Joe Nichols performs a cover of Merle Haggard's "If I Could Only Fly" at the Country 97.1 HANK FM studios in downtown Indianapolis for a special group of listeners!
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@tonygolf7613 жыл бұрын
This is actually Blaze Foley's song, but Merle made it famous. Joe N. is one of those few country singers, as well as Merle, that can make you feel the words. Thanks for sharing this video!
@tony-iv7lf Жыл бұрын
Blaze didn't get the recognition that he deserved.
@maureenmcmahon207711 ай бұрын
Exactly 💯
@maureenmcmahon20776 ай бұрын
Very welcome
@maureenmcmahon20776 ай бұрын
❤ very welcome
@101662napo4 ай бұрын
Why do the Karen’s always have to show what they know we all know that this is a blaze song, but Merle Haggard sing it and made it great you don’t have to tell people what they already know
@PaulSchuster-yj4zbАй бұрын
Nice heartfelt version of this beautifully written Blaze Foley song.
@cherylharveyhill83838 жыл бұрын
Joe was born to sing these songs. Takes your breath away.
@murph30014 жыл бұрын
You are soooooo right
@benpeters21483 жыл бұрын
So true he was
@davidasbury58432 жыл бұрын
Absolutely so good
@user-zk9ro4qr9y5 ай бұрын
My absolute favorite of Joe Nicols. Could listen to this over and over. Awesome!!❤
@bernicejones9332 ай бұрын
Our beloved Meryl really started something pretty special 💖
@pollysmock46763 жыл бұрын
I don't listen to much country music and have never heard this singer, but John Prine said some good things about the songwriter, Blaze Foley, and this song, so here I am, listening to this. The very first syllable he sang got me right in the gut with its beauty and resonance. A voice like that is a gift from God, Joe Nichols -- use it well and may the world hear you.
@MariaMaria-oo3kj Жыл бұрын
Find original Foley.
@eddields Жыл бұрын
Blaze Foley is worth checking out - songs like If I could Only Fly and Clay Pigeons are classics, and when John prime says he wished he'd written them you just know they're good!
@anelladambrosio2513 Жыл бұрын
@@eddieldsciao Eddie! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🍀
@roge7113 Жыл бұрын
John prine covered a blaze foley song called clay pigeons, a great song
@maureenmcmahon2077 Жыл бұрын
Love his voice,& yes God bless him 🙏
@immedgerto4 жыл бұрын
Merle covered this song, Blaze Foley wrote it. This is a great version.
@hectorasham82784 жыл бұрын
Mr. Foley wrote such a wonderful song. Blaze Merle and Joe really done justice to this great song. Merle did it the best yeah yeah I know I'm a big Hag fan. Mr.Nichols sure has the voice for this music and I hope he keeps on singing.we need more Joe's.
@2pi6284 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think Nichols version is the best. But out of respect here is Blaze Foley "If I could only fly" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHPbaZmIhcSIrq8
@minniegiesbrecht68083 жыл бұрын
T Mike ..
@fredwood4205 жыл бұрын
You got to admit, a great voice. He's got talent as well as looks. Todays country isn't country, it's marketable crap. Joe can sing and he makes it soulful. Well done.
@murph30012 жыл бұрын
WRONG!!!!!
@eileenpalmisano426 Жыл бұрын
He is a great sings beautiful meet him in person in NJ and bought his autograph guitar and went on his bus for 5. Songs he sang to me beautiful man
@lynnolson7986 Жыл бұрын
@@murph3001 8 West
@treysmith11229 ай бұрын
In full agreement!
@maureenmcmahon20776 ай бұрын
Straight up bud!!
@strawman81118 жыл бұрын
Those cool guitars and Joe makes Mr. Foley's song beautiful. Thank you Sir.
@eiringundersen60377 жыл бұрын
kid rock
@user-db5ts2yt6o3 ай бұрын
I love this young man. I'm sorry he died so young and fresh. He's wonderful.
@LynnZB2 ай бұрын
Joe Nichols is still alive, if that is who you are referring to.
@user-db5ts2yt6o2 ай бұрын
@@LynnZB thank you.
@seanbrennan80773 ай бұрын
I sat here and just listened in silence, found myself crying like a child... absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
@donalcorrigan440420 күн бұрын
🎉ft
@steray811219 күн бұрын
Right there with you.
@almanaylor25865 жыл бұрын
You don't need a full band to have a great song. this is really great and I love Joe's voice.
@ctrygirl2001aw2 жыл бұрын
Ladies and gentlemen this is pure talent. Take a good look at it. It's as rare as gold.
@maureenmcmahon2077 Жыл бұрын
So very true my friend.
@joshhendrickson14414 жыл бұрын
Wow he sang it with ease that Merle did. Would love to hear him sit in with the Haggard boys!
@georgewilson80624 ай бұрын
Last voice of real country music
@wieberoelofoosterhof56352 жыл бұрын
this is a beautiful song, i can listen to it over and over again
@retaliaterguitar22 жыл бұрын
By the legendary Duct Tape Messiah, Blaze Fowley
@haroldbass67492 жыл бұрын
Lost my little brother to brain cancer when he was 37 12 years ago and I have been a very lonely person since I lost him he was my best and brother love and miss you GARY More anybody could every image
@sharonholsomback77697 ай бұрын
I listen to country all the time. Joe is one of the best. He has such a soft sweet voice.
@sharonholsomback77697 ай бұрын
So glad he could kick the alcohol before he destroyed his marriage & his life!
@user-zk9ro4qr9y5 ай бұрын
This song speaks to my heart. What an absolutely beautiful rendition Joe. Awesome.❤
@reeves624 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous performance of a song I just discovered. Many covers, but Merle and Joe Nichols do the best. How did I miss this song all my life?
@maureenmcmahon207711 ай бұрын
You sure are right 👍
@akeagleTL10 жыл бұрын
Joe Nichols has one of, if not the best voice in country music today. Unfortunately most of his album cuts are produced to appeal to country radio and really don't do his talent justice
@lejonbrames88205 жыл бұрын
so damn true
@dannyrousseau47925 жыл бұрын
I'D SAY HE HAS THE BEST
@charlieboy17014 жыл бұрын
akeagleTL name an artist that doesn’t. Than I you/
@joshhendrickson14414 жыл бұрын
Don't discount Ben Haggard, both equally talented
@carolrodriguez191511 ай бұрын
He'sa wonderful Country singers and one of the best got the voice is so gorgeous to sing should be singing some more beautiful songs got the voice.hope he never give up singing.
@joanndolberg43718 жыл бұрын
Best ever rendition, in my opinion.
@sbaldwinproperties70166 жыл бұрын
Right On!
@gerardhaubert82105 жыл бұрын
JoAnn Dolberg research this song, it’ll bring a lump to your throat
@pattivanlandingham29515 жыл бұрын
This guy's rendition is a bit closer to Blaze's. If any of you haven't seen Ethan Hawke's film Blaze, be sure to--it's excellent.
@ianburry5629 Жыл бұрын
It's good...but Blaze singing this at a wedding party in drunk mode...just him and his guitar..nothing tops that..
@morriswilburn98585 ай бұрын
Outstanding guitar.
@mstn4me13 жыл бұрын
ONLY JOE can sing this as good as Merle
@BlackSheepDog17 жыл бұрын
So much respect for Joe Nichols...thanks for paying homage to such a great song!!! How great it is to hear you sing it!
@DavidSchmidt-vf5it Жыл бұрын
This is the best cover of this song I've heard. I love the acoustic guitar work.
@jasonlawson8980 Жыл бұрын
I agree on that 100%. Joe Nichols is so damn good, one of the best country singers ever imo and sadly forgotten. And as you said, man the guitars are so beautiful and the one guitarist is laying down some beautiful background vocals
@murph30012 жыл бұрын
Always come back here. This remains one of the great vocal performances Ever !
@richardpatureau39802 жыл бұрын
It’s sad that songs like this, with a simple arrangement, will never see the light of day on today’s country radio. The stuff I hear now I call “ bubble gum” country.
@phenomenal6812 жыл бұрын
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THAT PURE COUNTRY VOICE!!!!! AND HE AINT BAD ON THE EYES EITHER!!!!!!
@owentyler72953 ай бұрын
Nice job on the Blaze song by Joe, a very accomplished singer. Please notice the kaypo position on the two guitars. Those two fellows are playing this beautiful music cross-corded. Thats why it is so beautiful. Every time i listen brings tears. An absolutely beautiful rendition.
@LimeyAZ Жыл бұрын
Joe , you have so much talent . Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us . ❤️
@turtle19dad4 жыл бұрын
I think Joe is very underrated as a country singer.
@blazingchris50483 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think he's singing the wrong songs...
@roberta.elliott22088 жыл бұрын
blaze foley's song...this is a terrific rendition
@lavers_16 жыл бұрын
Blaze was the best
@haywardsmith14294 жыл бұрын
One talent we will never see again in this life time bar none
@joshuawaltz94845 жыл бұрын
Merle would be so proud. Joe Nichols deserves every achievement he attains.
@ramsaymery22242 жыл бұрын
Well done. It is difficult to not listen to this song a few times. Thank you.
@chadeckman55258 жыл бұрын
rip Merle. find Blaze Foley. this song is filled with your hearts. Thank you Blaze for such a meaningful song. you passed too soon.
@barbaracassello48187 ай бұрын
This song gets to my heart!!!!
@jeannettedavis9263 Жыл бұрын
Joe Nichols voice is so beautiful. Have always loved listening to him.
@135paris Жыл бұрын
The voice, the guitars, wonderful!
@michaelzinc15 жыл бұрын
If I Could Only Fly is the fiftieth studio album by American country singer Merle Haggard, released in 2000. The title song was written by Texas songwriter Blaze Foley. It reached number 26 on the Billboard Country albums chart.[1] Merle did a nice job - but, rest his soul, Blaze Foley wrote this beautiful song
@bobbyshelton92544 ай бұрын
I watched a video of Merle, claiming that he wrote the song. No matter who wrote it, it is beautiful and both of them (Merle and Joe) have done awesome jobs with the delivery of such a heartfelt song and perfect melody. Truly an American treasure of great talent by all who put it all together.
@101662napo4 ай бұрын
Merle Haggard never claimed to write this song pretty annoyed with all the Karen’s
@TheDancinbear6213 жыл бұрын
DARN...never realized this guy could sing like THIS!! It is amazing and awesome!!
@davidasbury58432 жыл бұрын
Best version I’ve ever heard
@tylerjensen79998 жыл бұрын
WOW! ! ! That was beautiful. Joe has such talent and you can tell he feels the music which he sings. Thanks for posting.
@EuniceJohnson-vx2bk Жыл бұрын
What a voice and such a handsome guy!!!
@user-vs5to5uy7k7 ай бұрын
Awesome!! awesome!!awesom3 ; cover of this song!!
@MrFlatroofer7 жыл бұрын
Excellent version, really enjoyed
@jennifervanhoose82298 жыл бұрын
IF I COULD ONLY FLY, JOE'S VERSION IS "GREAT "!!!!!
@all9562110 жыл бұрын
I sure can relate to what you said about your wife. My husband passed away in February this year. We listened to this song many times. God I miss him more everyday. Do the tears ever stop?? This is a very good cover. I think Hag would agree.
@veravajr27 күн бұрын
Such a great voice. He is awesome !
@MrBernardesreis8 жыл бұрын
My God, amazing performance. It's like I had gone back in time and suddenly watching a presentation of Merle Haggard! Thanks the author of posting....
@MrNekkid11 жыл бұрын
Yes, I know Blaze wrote this, but the fact is, I cried like a little girl thinking about my wife who passed away last November, and as long as the performer can evoke some emotion from you, they have succeeded in the songs light..
@johnhconleyconley58874 жыл бұрын
Love this music. Firsts time listener
@allanhughes785911 ай бұрын
You now honestly own this song even Merel can not compete with this dont care what anyone says !!!!!!!
@RonaldEarlWilsher5 ай бұрын
Love Joe but he’s no Merle. Not even close.
@allanhughes78595 ай бұрын
DEPENDS HOW YOU LOOK OR HEAR IT MEREL WAS NOT A GREAT SINGER BUT A GREAT WRIGHTER OF SONGS NO DOUBT BUT THIS JUY HAS A VOICE ??@@RonaldEarlWilsher
@regcochrane4786Ай бұрын
Nope Not even close
@nancyfancy20188 жыл бұрын
Good job Joe...Merle can hear u whenever u sing now....your voice lends itself to his songs so well. Love it!
@maxwelljose22415 жыл бұрын
This is Blaze Foleys song
@juanitarodriguez47783 жыл бұрын
@@maxwelljose2241 o upkay thank you
@timrouse92735 жыл бұрын
My first time seeing this video..the repeat button is wore out!!
@BigDaddy-vr2ut Жыл бұрын
Lyric’s :I almost felt you touching me just now I wish I knew which way to turn and go I feel so good, and then then I feel so bad I wonder what I ought to do If I could only fly, if I could only fly I'd bid this place goodbye, to come and be with you But I can hardly stand, and I got no where to run Another sinking sun, and one more lonely night The wind keeps blowing somewhere everyday Tell me things get better, somewhere, up the way Just dismal thiking on a dismal day Sad songs for us to bare If I could only fly If we could only fly If we could only fly There'd be no more lonely nights You know sometimes I write happy songs Then some little thing goes wrong I wish they all could make you smile Coming home soon and I wanna stay Maybe we can somehow get away I wish you could come with me when I go again If I could only fly, if I could only fly I'd bid this place goodbye, to come and be with you But I can hardly stand, and I got no where to run Another sinking sun, and one more lonely night
@suzanneroyster78322 жыл бұрын
Good Lord !!! That’s an amazing song and an amazing voice singing it and two amazing guitarists playing and the harmony is just right!!!! Blaze and Merle are both very proud of you guys !! What a simple but perfect performance!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@jimnoakes93942 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful!! That's all I can say.thank you Joe no more lonely nights Blaze
@jdhcgeucbdbdhch1338 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful voice with so much feeling he brings me to tears. Thank you joe. With love
@laurieanne6 жыл бұрын
this song sends me to another planet...
@cmusic054 жыл бұрын
Best version so far. Musicians are phenominal. Joe Nichols is one of my favoarites.
@angelaarnold37408 күн бұрын
Brilliant Joè Thanks SAW YOU in NASHVILLE AND YOU WERE AMAZING ❤❤❤😂😂😂
@tommybolden46462 жыл бұрын
Joe is a great singer for these type songs.
@MsJohnniecool7 жыл бұрын
This is THE BEST version of this song I ever heard ... Joe and the boys are downright amazing !!! ( JC - Alberta ) .
@rinacarty68743 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of a fabulous song. It has been covered by numerous artists but this is quite brilliant. Blaze will be smiling in his place of rest. Gerry Farry
@juanitarodriguez47783 жыл бұрын
Joe makes me cry like a baby when he sings this song listen family I want this as the first and last song played at my farewell party
@joem21667 жыл бұрын
I almost felt you touching me just now I wish I knew which way to turn and go I feel so good and then, then I feel so bad I wonder what I ought to do If I could only fly, if I could only fly I'd bid this place goodbye to come and be with you But I can hardly stand and I got no where to run Another sinking sun and one more lonely night The wind keeps blowing, somewhere, everyday Tell me things get better, somewhere, up the way Just dismal thinking on a dismal day And sad songs for us to bare If I could only fly If we could only fly If we could only fly There'd be no more lonely nights You know, sometimes, I write happy songs Then some little thing goes wrong I wish they all could make you smile Coming home soon and I wanna stay Maybe we can, somehow, get away I wish you could come with me when I go again If I could only fly, if I could only fly I'd bid this place goodbye to come and be with you But I can hardly stand and I got no where to run Another sinking sun and one more lonely night
@jameswilkey94343 жыл бұрын
Joe is one to fill big shoes I saw him in yuma ariz in 2005 and it was hot that night in yuma and very muggy now if you have been fishing in 119 degrees it's hot when he came here he couldn't hit his high notes because of the heat but he is one of the best singers I've ever heard among all the rest of them god bless joe Nichols
@123ewq12 жыл бұрын
i was NOT exepecting to like this cover, im a huge merle haggard fan, he did a great job with this. stayed really true to how merle sings, good job makin me feel the lyrics almost like merle does.
@royzee28 Жыл бұрын
Oh! that is soooooo goood! What a man, first tuned to this version 12 years ago and Joe really does it justice!
@windsonguntamedspirit31512 ай бұрын
A true natural God given talent. He can write as well as he sings. And he has the most powerful heart felt song's of any other artist no matter what the genre. Love him, his heart, his music.
@lillianmills2110 Жыл бұрын
OMG! What a great rendition 💛
@maureenmcmahon2077 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Man ❤
@EricTheTriumphant7 жыл бұрын
My cousin sang this song at my mom's funeral this past June. It was absolutely beautiful.
@user-vs5to5uy7k Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautifull sung Joe Nicols!!
@kylegoorhouse57898 жыл бұрын
fortunately I can match most of his notes so this song is one I sing to my 2 children over the phone at night while I'm gone for weeks at a time for the railroad.
@paulwood84106 жыл бұрын
what a nice thing to say....
@bowesman10009 жыл бұрын
A very nice version of the Blaze Foley song. Joe Nichols has Merle Haggard like timbre for sure. I never get tired of listening to this song no matter who is doing it. Willie Nelson does it great as well on Seashores of Old Mexico album.
@tomcosgrave14238 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, it is a really nice version of this beautiful song by Michael David Fuller (Blaze Foley) and although Merle Haggard made this song his own it is a great pity that Mick fuller did not get the recognition he deserved for writing it.
@jamesfisher77193 жыл бұрын
Blaze Foley wrote it
@stevehensley77313 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfisher7719 that’s what he said 👷🏼♂️
@chuckwalker57935 жыл бұрын
Blaze Foley ya'll. I wish he got more recognition. The duct tape messiah was a great songwriter.
@stevehensley77314 жыл бұрын
Chuck Walker he must've sold the song to Merle at some point or Foley never had a copyright for it. Damn
@2pi6284 жыл бұрын
@@stevehensley7731 He had a problem with self-sabotage and whiskey.
@stevehensley77314 жыл бұрын
T Mike, I sorta gathered that from the homelessness stories I've read recently. It's a shame that people who have so much talent and totally go a different and destructive route. I stopped drinking about 6 years ago , it wasn't really that tough but I was ready for a change. A lot more opportunities because I'm much more dependable.
@maureenmcmahon2077 Жыл бұрын
Love this man❤
@maureenmcmahon2077 Жыл бұрын
His voice is awesome
@richardryan86094 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Great, great voice and unbeatable guitar work.
@possumhayes11 ай бұрын
Songs and singers like This can make you cry. NEW Country makes me cry for a different Reason
@Madted18 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL - I'm sobbing!
@raybruce88154 ай бұрын
It's only a few good country. Singers left anymore and he's at the top of my list.
@tony-iv7lf4 жыл бұрын
probably the best version of the Blaze classic love the guitars.
@all9562110 жыл бұрын
Yes Blaze Foley wrote this song, however if you could of heard Merle tell how he came to record it. Merle said, "Blaze came into his house boat at Mt. Shasta, and said, " I have this song, It's the best damn song I've heard in years would you record it"? This is how it became Merle's song. Now Jo Nichols has made an excellent cover of it. No disrespect meant for any of the other comments here.
@billkimberlin93985 жыл бұрын
BS Merl's long time manager turned him onto it
@markive9907 Жыл бұрын
Joe & George straight ,are the only one in country that can do Merle’s Songs justice ❤️👍
@ianburry5629 Жыл бұрын
It's not a Merle song though is it...for all his faults and impurities Blaze probably wrote one of the best songs about real life ever
@Ms9776311 жыл бұрын
keep up Joe,..you are better than the rest in voice and real country music.., i like your voice much,..let the real country sound alive.....
@fairleywijesinghe40242 жыл бұрын
A country singer for sure hope he stays that way
@janetleith20135 жыл бұрын
Love this song and Joe Nichols
@maureenmcmahon2077 Жыл бұрын
Me too ❤
@chub4play9 жыл бұрын
Great one Blaze! If he has a mansion in heaven, look under the porch.
@henryhall32072 жыл бұрын
Great job need more of this in todays country
@64fairlane30511 жыл бұрын
here`s one to fill their shoes!
@2pi6284 жыл бұрын
Merle Haggard wore the shoes first.
@dozer16423 жыл бұрын
@@2pi628 do a little research bud. Merle didn’t write or compose this. He stole it. Blaze Foley wrote and composed this beautiful song and I will add, he sang it ten thousand times better than that self promoting star struck midget ever did.
@hectorasham82784 жыл бұрын
Both blaze and the Hag would be proud of mr.nichols.
@jimmydelaney95863 жыл бұрын
Just love this guy singing
@MrJkfamilyguy596 жыл бұрын
Good Ole Blaze Foley song. So sad Blaze had such a troubled life up until his death. Great songwriting. And of course great singing by Joe and the boys.
@phenomenal688 жыл бұрын
This song is my FAVORITE song of Merle's that Joe does!!
@mikejoseph47206 жыл бұрын
can't get enough of this truly outstanding performance ..pure , man ..
@lindaowens98652 ай бұрын
Beautiful job! I was lucky enough to see him in an intimate little venue in Charlotte County Florida with a couple of other performers. Out of all the huge concerts I've attended in my (long) life, it was the best. He is special and they were hilarious together on that little stage. Also, very easy on the eyes!! 😁 Thank you Joe for a great and intimate concert under the stars!!
@user-db5ts2yt6o2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm so glad he's not dead. Wow. He's really good.
@cmusic053 жыл бұрын
Best version ever, guitar players fantastic and Joe, what a great voice.