If I could only fly - Merle Haggard

[@joyceplacek1961]

Blaze Foley sang this song at my dad's memorial in 1984 . He loved and thought that my dad walked on water. He barely made it through the song. Rest in peace Blaze. And rest in peace to my father Clyde Buchanan. Writer of Austin Pickers.

[@saintshouse6791]

blaze wrote it. What a superb story you have

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@Mark Hoffman ciao Mark! Come stai? 🙋‍♀️🥰😍😘💘🍀

[@joyceplacek1961]

@Mark Hoffman I'm well. Do I know you ?

[@addahandletocontinue69ing]

that story is really something... wow

[@silviaretamoza]

Video de Merle hsggsry en español

[@147shawna]

There's no-one today to compare with Mere Haggard

[@nonreader]

There has never been - and never will be - anyone to compare with Merle Haggard.

[@MarkBudge-qs3ch]

Not even close !!!

[@jim5746]

Merle puts all the wannabe so called country singers to shame !!

[@user-ie4yt9ff7s]

Absolutely

[@DRife-o7l]

👍 U 👍 got 👍 that 👍 right 👍

[@claytondavis3089]

The “new” country music can’t begin to compare to this classic melody!

[@johnledford694]

The rock n' roll of Country?

[@sunsetd7587]

Amen!!

[@clydebaxter3072]

I dedicate this to my Son Izaiah William Clyde Baxter whom perished tragically in a house fire August 11th 2023 Rest in Eternal Peace and Godspeed my sweet youngest prince.

[@LynnWood-r3g]

😿🌈

[@Tommy-fk4kc]

amazing song choice

[@jeaniewilliams3949]

So sorry about your son wish you didn't have to go through that God bless you

[@clydebaxter3072]

@@jeaniewilliams3949 Thank you, bless you.

[@tommythomson5806]

My heart goes out to you and your family.

[@gregiles908]

Sweetest manly sound that can ever be produced. Glorious tones, marvelous sentiment, timeless delivery. ❤

[@DebbieOliver-tv2xb]

Luv u merle.

[@jamessupplee7289]

There have been a lot of great singers in country music, but Merle was blessed with all the qualities you mentioned. He was a poet and touched people's hearts. He still does.

[@dappy848]

You just nailed I so agree

[@daveandersen2484]

knowing this was written by a troubled, sometimes homeless guy...seems to tear me up, putting myself in his, and all us other troubled souls shoes...if i could only fly...i sure wish we could all fly, to be near our loved ones, when we are lonely,and need to be near them...then for some strange reason, it makes me think of my loved ones who have passed away...if i could only fly to heaven to see them.

[@johnpastirchak1053]

Who's still crying over Merle? Ok, I'll start... Me.

[@americanpatriot7359]

💔💔💔

[@sandygreer1921]

We all miss Merle.

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

Me😪😪😪

[@dorothywelch8904]

Me too

[@MarkBudge-qs3ch]

Me as well !!!

[@karenbritt8888]

Happy Birthday April 6 today❤❤❤Merle Haggard we still Love and miss ya. ❤️ ❤❤ you can fly now in Heaven. Bless your family ❤

[@kathleenmcwhirter3583]

I'm so glad the great Merle Haggard recorded this gorgeous song, written by Blaze Foley, giving it the far wider audience it deserves.

[@mfort8487]

Even listening to this version I can close my eyes and hear Blazes deep voice sing "and one more lonely night". I hope his soul is at rest. RIP

[@danvitale1825]

???

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!

[@fivedotsdave9723]

@@danvitale1825 Dan we're not all mind readers, what do you need to know?

[@billpaul4013]

Great song and great singer

[@davidstokes8538]

The lyrics were amazing. Well done. Rip Merle and Blaze

[@venitabanerjee]

Happy heavenly birthday Merle born ...6th April 1937 Died ...6 th April 2016.💕

[@EstherMaySalvati]

❤❤😢😢

[@randallelliott7875]

One day, we'll all fly. Praise the Lord.

[@jerrylarch6556]

My wife died today. This song is the perfect expression of how I feel right now. It's so perfect I even have mobility issues and can't stand for very long ("I can hardly stand"). I MISS YOU PAULA!!! IF I COULD ONLY FLY!!!

[@robertsalter637]

That's terrible. I'm very sorry to hear it. I hope that you are able to get through the pain.

[@joyceplacek1961]

@@jerrylarch6556 So sorry for your loss sir. May she rest in peace until you can fly also.

[@Gin0827]

My husband passed away 2 weeks ago. We went to several Merle concerts. I heart aches. We sent balloons up in the air after the funeral. I asked the kids to put on Merle’s silver wings. I wish I had asked for this one. Sorry for your loss.

[@nevereverforever0010-uf9su]

its gonna be ok.. shes still with you. jus not in skin, but in energy

[@peggymoore3423]

I'm so sorry, Jerry. I hope that you find a way to lessen your pain . Your Paula is still with you. My partner died on May 30th. He introduced me to Merle and I can't stop listening. May your beloved rest in peace.

[@eddieswewney2496]

I lost my 2 brothers 2 years ago and I have not got over them gone and never will Rip miss you forever 💔

[@mikeorenic7155]

There will never be another Merle Haggard .... You will be sadly missed

[@KevinAsher-zo2qz]

You got that right.

[@russianthotbot6997]

Yep

[@nigellambert4738]

People will be watching this outstanding performance in 50 years time - Merle will always be regarded as a truly great artist.

[@reaxionmb]

If he could only shout out Blaze.

[@burkejw59]

Waiting for the world to9 change

[@katherineskaggs6739]

Very true! Just awesome!

[@wilmanolan9452]

One of my faves.

[@jgibson010]

45 more to go

[@tammyward2932]

In all my years I've never heard this BEAUTIFUL SOULFUL HEARTFELT song and I've listened to country music my whole 50 plus years on this earth. It almost brings me to tears speaking directly to my heart!!! Blessings to ALL!! 😍🥰🙏💯🤍💜🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💙🥺😢🤗

[@ronaldjohnson902]

Welcome to the club…

[@stephenyoho148]

Blaze Foley wrote this song

[@johnschade90]

Merle has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.

[@russellsard2827]

😅

[@bradfordsmith2897]

When Merle says "I'll try", it gets me every time! 😥💙🎸

[@johnkirtlan9854]

😢me too

[@peggymoore3423]

Yes!

[@lillianmills2110]

Thanks Blaze Foley for this beautifully written song. Merle Haggard was a word finder for songs, hence picking up this gem and singing it like it was his own. Miss you Merl. Rest in Peace both you and Blaze. 🙏💛

[@AndyBenitez-e1z]

Hi Lillian💐💐

[@lillianmills2110]

@ Hi Andy 🤗

[@dunexapa1016]

Every note, ... perfection... just wow ... all I can say is thank you Merle .... simply, thank you... and God Bless ...

[@rogertripp167]

Perfection at it's best! Words, melody, heartfelt emotion sung by the best voice ever to sing a country song, period! G.O.A.T.

[@DeeMoback]

Yup .....but should always mention Blaze...... always.... everytime..... always

[@jamesy5962]

​v

[@dunexapa1016]

I thank the Good Lord every day to be able to experience such beautiful music. This song is directly from the heart. Right straight from the heart.

[@donnacarter2726]

​@@dunexapa1016😅

[@jamesavery9581]

Merle is the man.How great thou art.The man is amazing.Shame on the radio for denying his humble music.

[@JackieParks-nq9th]

Lord give us true heartfelt country music back, so sad we've lost them all.

[@jeffsweeney8785]

It hasn’t gone away it just has chosen to hide because of arrogance towards the simple.

[@usav8erharris585]

Miss you Merle. This was when country music told a story.

[@BoogityBarnes]

Written by Blaze Foley....one of my favorites. Saw him live in 1984 at the Outhouse in Austin. He crawled from under the pool table and got on stage to perform. Blew me away that night. I was recently divorced and missing my 4 year old daughter. Blaze's song is fantastic!

[@BoogityBarnes]

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[@rondickson7906]

I never get tired of hearing this song or Merle singing it. I think of my daddy who took his life over 20 years ago. If I just fly to be with him for a time.

[@joanbyrne111]

Sorry to hear about this from Ireland

[@darylhouse9560]

Best to you ..and fly

[@sbae8675]

My condolences to you my dad passed away he was a youngman at 54 but thanks to him im listening to merl kind regard.from ireland 🇮🇪this was one of his favourites

[@tomcoryell]

I’m a survivor of my dad’s suicide as well. It’s been over 50 years and it still hurts. I’m sorry for your loss and I understand.

[@Khuttu2]

Thank you Merle for this beautiful song it brings me to tears each time yet I love it so.

[@Officialmichferit504uc]

sending love,honesty and frankness make you vulnerable, did you watch this at live?

[@BobPapadopoulos]

The original Blaze Foley version is untoppable though.

[@yvonnevanderleij4667]

Mis je

[@robertbrown8416]

Merle Haggard is the True King: " of Country Music!!!! Then George Straight

[@ChucknArkansas]

Yep, best damn song I've heard I've heard in fifteen years................no doubt!!!!!

[@moniqueaudet7129]

MERLE HAG THE REAL COUNTRY MUSIC LOVE YOU STILL ❤❤

[@waynelockwood9570]

Here is A Great Country Music Artist big time Who Knew How to make A greta Song like This Sound Even better when Merle Haggard sing's it , A great Singer indeed.

[@terrychase543]

ive loved this fabulous singer snice 1965he brings lifeto hissong which i still sing today rip hag

[@audiophileman7047]

Very few people could put a song over like the one and only Merle Haggard.🤩 If anyone deserves to be called legendary, it's certainly Merle Haggard. 😻

[@rubyw6738]

This man Merle Haggard, is the best country singer , as well as songwriter I have heard in my 85 years on this planet! Miss him greatly!

[@kathyyansick5382]

...be safe! ...your fortunate!

[@paulimondi9017]

Merle the Pearl.!.( ... most of the best often didn't prefer fame; fortune or notoriety, anonymous was often the answer. Best/ Least/ it gets nuts, I went to prison deliberately, as I had opportunity to do 2nd half of his concert/ -prov VA Memorial Hall/ James Burton. , well it's better to go all out ... the guitar sessions... Roy Nichols struggled to play this * technique! James B., was Merles favorite- acompaniment. Thinking.?.

[@TheOneCleanHippy]

True, but he didn't write this song.

[@willduniver8773]

Blaze foley wrote this song

[@daleorestherhoover8193]

@@willduniver8773 here we are

[@erichourihan6421]

This is what country music is supposed to sound like.

[@georgesowan7683]

Amen to that Eric.

[@billridge7854]

Thank you Hag.

[@johnschade90]

One of the best singer of all time we miss you hag

[@hughowens2811]

greatest country singer I've listened r I p

[@joswenson8285]

Toby was right up there!!! He looked up to Hag...Awesome men!!

[@austin-p3s1j]

Merle was the best. My favorite artist of all time hands down.

[@sarahthornburg894]

Daddy always liked Merle Haggard !!!!!!!

[@tjdinfl]

That’s the best damn song I’ve heard in 15 years.

[@franbaker7638]

Wow, Merle Haggard at his best. Heaven's choir has a new, strong voice. RIP.

[@stoneydalat179]

Wow ☺️. Heaven's choir, that's a good one @Fran Baker

[@billridge7854]

Don't know where he's Sanging it,but he'll damn shore be branging it

[@shadowflowers747]

@@stoneydalat179 Heavens Choirs the greatest choir of em all ❤

[@gailwalker9345]

Makes me cry everytime so deep and heartfelt. A master of emotions.❤

[@KrystieWay]

Theyll play this at my funeral next week

[@gregpeterson3468]

I was driving in my truck listening to Sirius XM Prime country the day Merle died on his birthday I pulled over and shed some tears.... never get tired of listening to The Hag...God bless..

[@jimd41]

I was at work and looked at my computer to see what was on the internet on Merle’s birthday. Not much. 10 minutes later my daughter called me and said Merle had passed. I couldn’t believe it. Hard day. Never be another.

[@dennisswafford4985]

I was driving my truck in Stallion Springs near Tehachapi California to a delivery and heard on the radio Merle had died and the lady I was delivering to came out to meet me and told me about Merle dying and we both cried together for a few minutes and when I left I listened to that radio station playing Merle all day I listened to Merle with my dad when we bought his first album and many many more

[@patcarter5126]

Love Merle and his rendition of this touching song. RIP Merle and Blaze. :)

[@stoneydalat179]

This song is really touching @Pat Carter. Merle was so blessed, may is gentle soul rest in peace ☮️

[@LarryBill-ei8kh]

l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!

[@pattyandstanhike]

This song is so well written. and Merle singing it. no words.

[@murph5438]

An absolute masterpiece - the song - the performance --- it does touch the soul --- that's what beauty does

[@paolot8515]

George, weylon, Johnny, Buck, Glen, Merle, Marty, Country legends to the end. RIP

[@joshuab3715]

And Blaze Foley. The writer of this song.

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

It’s really brought into focus by juxtaposing them and their talents with the current crop of country music “stars.” Well, at least from what I know. Things got so bad that for the past few years all my music comes from KZbin channels, mostly people in living rooms, bedrooms, and on porches. Even dropped my Serius/XM subscription.

[@sandraberube641]

Right on Merle Haggard, just so beautiful great song, 👏👏🎶🎵🤠🎸👏👏💜🥰🇺🇸🇨🇦💜🥰👏👏👍👍👍2021

[@murph3001]

Great ballad great vocalist. This is forever

[@lovinlife6630]

One of the greats of country music. I believe that when he sang this song, the words had real meaning to him. He will be greatly missed.

[@robertrouse4264]

He Can Fly Now..............On Angels Wings. This Song Is Like A Potato Chip.............I Can't Listen Just One Time. Love It !!!

[@sunsetd7587]

Merle ... you're flying high always!! Miss your voice. Thank you for all you shared

[@roxannaerhard4777]

I cry every time I hear his voice the only King of country for me. Fly high Merle ❤❤❤❤❤

[@waynelockwood5277]

This is One Great Singer big time, no matter how many time's we listen to these great Singer's each time the Music just keep's getting better to listen too, doesn't it, God Bless you Merle Haggard and Family and Friend's Too Always.

[@1alniter]

Even with all of his talent, he was such a humble man

[@stoneydalat179]

Merle haggard was such a great man in different ways @Mary Johnson, he was so blessed

[@mikehancock6103]

Still listening January, 2020. Will listen until I no longer am able.♥️👍

[@1marmona]

Mike Hancock 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@1marmona]

Mike Hancock, Merle could do no wrong, still can’t!!

[@straighttjacket666]

Merle is the beast, you'll always live strong and hard in Canada.thanks for yur years...

[@culinariadane2195]

@@1marmona adoro as canções de merle Haggard uma pena q já não está entre nós meu nome é neuza

[@charlieboy1701]

Amen.

[@elizabethmitchell9113]

A legend. I can't hardly listen without crying. So many memories wrapped up in his music.

[@tammyward2932]

Me too!🤗😢💯🙏💙

[@lisalopez7488]

Our times were so good. Memories come slip through our souls.

[@tammyward2932]

@@lisalopez7488 , Absolutely 💯 🤗 Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN! Peace to you! 🤗💯🙏🌺

[@LarryBill-ei8kh]

l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!

[@lewie7820]

Have always loved country music. Merle is the reason. Been listening to Merle since the 1960's ...........

[@SuperGrandlady]

Love the violin , and the sound of it, love the way that Merle Haggard sings too. Just think he sang this song in 1986and here I am listening to him today.

[@stoneydalat179]

He was blessed with such great talent, Merle's beautiful songs and memories will live on forever 😭. I'm listening to him almost all day here @Jeanette McMaster. Hope you doing good?

[@billridge7854]

Listening to Merle&Willie was like Jamming w/ family

[@charlieboy1701]

Dear everyone- Merle didn’t give a direct shout out to Blaze, but by making a perfect version of this song, he made some folks like me look it up. Now I , Sinatra fan, am also a fan of Merle and Blaze. When you have talent like these three gentlemen, a brick wall can’t keep you from busting trough.

[@valientevaliente9473]

as the qoute say:people not believe if thing not see

[@outisfound9956]

Love Merle, but Blaze live in a backyard was the haunting way to hear it.

[@chipmcdowell7043]

@@outisfound9956 Blaze's version was on key with his hearts feeling!! Blaze was over looked and not accepted!! Sad

[@murph3001]

You make a great musical point !!!! Great music does not stay locked up in a certain genre. Sinatra __ Whilly __ Haggard ___ great ballad singers __ great music___ label it any way you want

[@billridge7854]

Sinatra?

[@sandramoore]

I never heard this before, Now I think this was one of Merle Haggard's best.

[@eder7468]

Check out the original songwriters version. Blaze Foley - If I can only fly

[@tyecurtis7228]

If you see my dad in heaven. Sing him this song Mr Merle. I grew up on your music. Miss you and my dad.

[@billyganoesr6546]

Gorgeous song ❤

[@maryjocurrington7894]

Saddest song I've ever cried to...

[@jeffreyscott4564]

I love the emotion Merle has in his voice when he sings this heartfelt ballad. I wish he'd mentioned Blaze Foley and given credit to the man who wrote the song. None the less,, Merle nails it and his rendition is so moving

[@RonTimmonsM1]

What a great time for music there are no computers and all these musicians were playing live in front of an audience on TV how amazing is that? Not only that but the lead guitar player is absolutely amazing I certainly would like to know who he is. I absolutely love this song too. Cheers to everyone who loves good music that is made by real musicians

[@benjaminfeldman1244]

maybe Clint Strong on guitar

[@debragray-Angel86]

THIS SONG BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES, AND A SMILE WITHINE MY HEART. I THINK OF MY ONLY CHILD WHO WENT HOME ,AT 23YRS,MY MOM,N MY UNCLE JACK GRAY,I MISS HIM SINGING TO ME SINCE A CHILD.I WISH I COULD FLY ID WRAP MY ARMS "OH SO TIGHT"" AROUND THEM .N NEVER LET GO..! Thanks so much for the memory..I really needed to b humble today n grateful.

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

What do you admire most about Merle

[@debragray-Angel86]

His gentleness when he speaks. My UNCLE JACK N CINDY GRAY SANG TOGETHER N WAS COUSINS TO THE KIMBERLY 'S THEY KNEW WAYLON N HAD MET MERLE,said he was awesome.IVE ALWAYS LOVED HIS MUSIC, HIS WORDS HE SANG COMES FROM HIS HEART,N I CAN FEEL THEM WITHINE MINE ..♥️

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

@@debragray-Angel86 that’s really nice,what’s your favorite song from Merle

[@colinwood387]

Meryl was an incredible artist and his style of singing was unique he performed this brilliantly

[@Boxframe98]

What a beautiful song. Sure do miss you Merle. Glad your music is still here to enjoy, I never get tired of his voice. So much emotion and depth of soul. I love the way he interprets every song he sings he left so many gifts for us to hold on to.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@@davidmoore2325 ciao David!come stai?😍😘❤️🎶

[@jimlester8878]

I always thought Merle Haggard wrote this song if I could only Fly

[@0802turtleman]

How can anyone give this beautiful song a thumbs down? You

[@bowesman1000]

it was like 88 when i think i played this song at least 30 times straight on cd when i first got it. on my expensive alpine system in my big work van it sounded like best music i had ever heard.

[@LindaPelchy-qb3op]

Beautiful song. Wonderful singer

[@LarryBill-ei8kh]

l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!

[@maryjocurrington4006]

I think this is the saddest song I've ever heard. I heard it after my precious daughter/best friend died and i play it most every day and cry, as all the feelings were taken away from me when she left except the part that never stops hurting.

[@dianachester8106]

So SORRY 😇😪 MARY JO...

[@sbae8675]

So sad Mary a parent should never out live there kids ..but if we all could fly there be not many people left on the ground tho .

[@dr.seytan4310]

Rest in peace ;(

[@charlotteritchie3338]

Oh Mary Jo, I can’t fathom your sorrow and grief. I only know that you will see each other again. You really will. 💗💗

[@dehndavenport807]

This comment made me tear up 😔

[@guitarman3968]

RIP, Merle. You are irreplaceable.

[@AmeisterAmerica]

Thank you Steve for your friendship and sending me this great song when I’m down.🙏✌️💜😎🇺🇸

[@davidholton9667]

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song! How are you?

[@alangodfrey505]

We dont know which way to go at this moment. My Mum died 20 years ago but I still wish I had been there at the end. Love Her XX

[@marcrobinson5498]

If it wasn't for youtube and a very slim few oldies stations around the country......this music would be gone.......share these songs and keep them alive.....young people can't enjoy what they don't know exists

[@shawngilbert4900]

I thank God, I was able growing up to Merle’s music

[@rohitbrandon]

Such great depth, such new height - such greatness. Merle you are a star forever. RIP

[@patsyeast1584]

There will never be another Merle Haggard and no one else can even capture that voice..

[@LarryBill-ei8kh]

l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!

[@WalterParkes-l7z]

I could just sit 'n listen to this Man sing till the night light turns to day 'n again over 'n over. All I is songs just makes me feel good and worthy to repeat. Miss ya' old mate ya' music just keeps me movin' on.

[@fungidungie]

That is quite a combination of words, music and singer, it just works.

[@jameslevi1243]

Blaze Foley by all accounts was a musical genius. He lived in Austin during the Armadillo HQs. Days. He never had a plan for his life. He and Town Van Zant were the same. Drank and fought and played to empty bars. Lost talents, undiscovered superstars. This is a tragedy. There are songs we will never get to hear. If it wasn’t for Merle haggard this song would have been lost. Life is too short to waste the talents God gave you.

[@0Nafod0]

"If it wasn’t for Merle haggard this song would have been lost" Or people could just have listened to Blaze's version.

[@schlickems5728]

@@0Nafod0Blaze's was better anyway. Glad I took the time to explore the geniuses that lived in the shadows of sold-out showmen. Merle was good but it's always so sad to me to know that the true greats were always outshined cause someone else had the money to make their songs famous, and a more advertisable face to sell them through.

[@richardgergen4427]

Credit to Blaze Foley for writing this great song, and tp Merle for pouring his heart and soul into it.

[@bingbonk]

"If I Could Only Fly" was written by the late Blaze Foley, a sometimes-homeless Austin songwriter and performer. Blaze was really hoping that somehow Merle would hear his song and record it.

[@Voltaire1955]

My problem as a Musician is I'm easily pulled in different directions-lacking discipline I guess. So now I'm working on Clay Pigeons and of course I had to hear Merle cover this masterful song. I wouldn't touch this after Merle, I'd never feel adequate..

[@WallyVanRiper1]

Oh, it's all about YOU, isn't it?

[@WindEnergy]

bingbonk Thanks for giving Blaze the credit he deserves.

[@donkeydee9133]

@@WindEnergy Morrow didn't write this song another feather rodak and Merle started singing it

[@WindEnergy]

Marvin Calvert metal detector Who is Morrow? What is rodak?

[@percyfree9831]

I'll never miss Merle,for the joy an peace hearing him is like Merle is alive today

[@debbiemcwilliams2789]

Ralph Emory brought us all the best artist...he will be missed as is Merle, Waylon and Hank Sr

[@josephkenny77]

I heard Merle sing this song at the Bonnaroo music festival a couple of years ago. EVERYBODY cried, cynical, ironic young people, women, children, old men. This is the greatest vocalist of our generation singing a great, great song.

[@rachelodazier5002]

One and only....I play his videos almost every day ...in place of taking pills I just pick up my iPad and watch and listen to the greatest voice of all times !!!

[@nedrabradley7837]

Merle Haggard is the best medicine you can take I also listen to him every day and night love me some Merle Haggard thanks Merle for your good memories

[@Carla-tz7qw]

Wynn Stewart taught Merel a lot about music. Merel still followed his Bakersfield roots. He didn't like Nashville that much.

[@zoewalker1024]

Love this song and cherish my track sung by Blaze Foley, I like Merle’s version too, but Blaze nails it

[@reaxionmb]

I mean, Blaze' his song.

[@xzysyndrome]

Maybe because Blaze Foley wrote the fucker...and this creep got all the fame for it.

[@johnpereira1609]

9

[@ianburry5629]

Blaze didn't just nail it...he lived it.

[@alanmaxfield8770]

There is not a single day goes by that I don't think of this song. I played this at my wifes funeral and there was not a dry eye in the place. And yes to truly appreciate this song, you have to hear Blaze Foleys version.

[@buddybell9711]

Id say he was one of the greatest poets of our time

[@EstherMaySalvati]

❤❤❤❤😢

[@williammitchell8252]

This is Blaze foley song! But yes Merle is for sure one of the greatest poets

[@mariedellasorte6567]

I just keep on listening for hours he is one the best country singer, Song writer's ever, and I love his voice so much.

[@riadebont9971]

Geweldige zanger

[@ecoliesrein790]

Blaze Foley edition is so much better

[@ecoliesrein790]

Not hating on haggard at all.

[@sentimentaloldme]

How I loved this guy when he sang...R. I. P. my friend.

[@arlenebalchak7916]

Don williams

[@karenbritt8888]

Merle Haggard enough said, Merle you can fly now ,Love and Miss you Mr Merle Haggard long live Haggard's songs, what a great man❤❤❤

[@davebennett4087]

You could take EVERY SINGLE singer in what passes for country music these days, add them ALL together and they wouldn’t add up to one Merle Haggard.

[@johnwesley8327]

Wish I could give this video two thumbs up.

[@countryjazzjohnny]

Merle gave Blaze a lot of credit. I heard that he tried to purchase Blaze's catalogue, but couldn't work it out with Blaze's family. There's a Blaze documentary where Merle is interviewed, and he said that Blaze died a hero. What better tribute than for the greatest singer ever to do your song...

[@joannelucas3703]

countryjazzjohnny you

[@promisesrkept]

The greatest singer but also the greatest musician and song writer! Merle should be in every Hall of Fame that exists.

[@jeremysaum693]

I heard he refused to give credit for some time

[@kennywebb3196]

I been asshole deep in Blaze and John Prine and of Course Merle and George the last week or so.

[@contactcontact7898]

No he did not