Merle Haggard - 30 Again

This show was before the song came out on LP. One of those album cuts that endures beyond some other songs put out as singles. I think Merle has more songs that were album cuts or B-Sides that are classics than any other artist in music (including Today I Started Loving You Again, Silver Wings, Footlights, Somewhere Between, Every Fool Has a Rainbow, White Line Fever, Irma Jackson, California Cottonfields, Tulare Dust, Farmer's Daughter, Honky Tonk Night Time Man, Holding Things Together, Diana, Make Up and Faded Blue Jeans, Shopping for Dresses, No Time to Cry, Listening to the Wind, and many, many others....

[@kathleenheath8371]

I am a UK fan and if I could be 30 years old again I would some how have gotten over to see Merle Haggard live in his concerts and meet him. I love him so much.

[@durwinpocha2488]

host, what feels good to you? "if I said that the show would be over." Merle, one of the best.

[@tippimail1]

Mighty Merle would have been 82 today-"They say life starts at 50,we've been lied to,my friend".Truer words were never spoken.

[@carpenter5575]

Ain't that the truth.... life gets harder at 50 and even worse at 60 I'm dreading the 70s if I make it

[@tippimail1]

@@carpenter5575 I'm 78-you'll make it!

[@carpenter5575]

@@tippimail1 my dad is 80 and feels better than me lol or at least he acts like it but probably not he's just more stubborn and don't let it show

[@tippimail1]

@@carpenter5575 Thank's for replying-love this song-had to play it again.

[@charlesbadgley7117]

This is one of Merle's masterpieces!

[@crossoverline4623]

What a true talent merle no electronics auto tune, just pure talent

[@tomcooley3778]

Just great 👍 😊

[@broganmoffet7173]

When was the last time you heard a singer do a song that well with no band no filters just him and his guitar. He was so good most people will not never see the likes of merle again

[@dandillinger23]

Not often. But thank god for Chris stapleton.

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

Merle and Freddie harmonized beautiful together!

[@MrRich-yp7eu]

Two beautiful hearts gone from this world. I was a young man Merle when you were prime time. Precious. Thank you.

[@steinsteel]

Been listening to some "New" Country singers who came along in the late 70s,80s to try to be more openminded. Sure lot of good singers who went by then , but Good Lord when i come back to Merle, it seems like i don't want to come back listening to those "new" singers that are Real Big men compared to whats New Country today. Merle Haggard is something i will never get used to . He is not Old or New. He is a Timless Man of Art.

[@cnjoora]

Timeless indeed

[@jenniferjohnson8525]

Rest in peace, Merle. Go be 30 again...

[@uppenafamily9253]

Jennifer Johnson

[@bradfordsmith5942]

Jennifer Johnson Amen

[@bradfordsmith5942]

Amen!!!

[@tommywood343]

Merle is one of my favorite song on Hag and Freddy. R.I.P.

[@tippimail1]

Mighty Merle would have been 81 today-the other guy is Freddie Powers.They say life begins at 50-we've been lied to,my friends.I'm 73 and can vouch for that.

[@sandyrobertson1497]

I believe in my heart he always loved and missed Bonnie Owens.She was always so proud of him and in awe of his talent.Merle I believe your with Miss Bonnie now

[@maggiereman]

Were Merle and Bonnie ever in a relationship?

[@nedrabradley7837]

@@maggiereman they were married for 13 years. Bonnie had the best of both worlds. Married and worked with Merle forever Soul mates for life.

[@donconnelly2926]

Merle Haggard, What A Poet!

[@Hagfan789]

Ole. Ralph Emery has sure been a dedicated fan of Merle's over the years.

[@superchef78]

Just finally realized the influence he had on George Jones... that phrasing! I’m an odd musical type... I tend to enjoy the subtle nuances that vocalists throw in rather than an “entire song”. Anyone relate?

[@mrbeaverstate]

55 and yes, we've been lied to my friends.

[@cut1986]

57. Yep.

[@charlesbadgley7117]

I miss Merle so much!

[@joanne-solutions3506]

So true love to be 30 again.. RIP Merle..

[@casper1918]

Man,this song is so true.

[@blocksize]

Just watched Hag place this live at a concert 2 nights ago. Still kicking ass at 75! This song had the whole audience cheering an laughing! God Bless Hag!

[@dufus2273]

He could sing a most difficult song with such ease. RIP

[@rustyjustice8047]

The best ever! Miss him

[@NoName-vj5rs]

This song holds so true,now that I look back on things I regret,people I've hurt unintentionally but still hurt them 💔 my heart will never heal from this ,still lovejoy Sally always will😔

[@donnayeauger6820]

I do too, Merle! And at the time a lot of us I 'm finding out at 71yrs old thought that was when we turned old!

[@yoursisesthermeya]

I've just turned 30 and feel so old. Seeing this has made me realise I need to embrace it. Thankyou

[@MissCeo3000]

If society would be positive towards turning 30 then people could enjoy it while they have it, and 20-somethings wouldn't live in fear of it.

[@yoursisesthermeya]

I have just turned 30 and feeling so depressed about it. Do you have any advice x thankyou for your honesty xx

[@thedig10]

Once again.. thanks for posting. This is just vintage Merle in my opinion.

[@mitch1835]

Merle's songs apply to any generation,the new breed of country could take a life class just by listening to Merle! You don't need all the background crap, just a good voice and a guitar. George Strait and Alan Jackson come real close.

[@seancrowe8488]

Thats a beautiful little ditty by Merle and so true

[@jameshigginbotham265]

i love Merle he was the BEST.

[@RubyReddRuby]

The best of the best!! Love me some Merle.... and always will!!

[@drewgibb2227]

Yes he was !

[@MSEI1844]

That voice!

[@antjewestra6361]

Love this song

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤️ this is one of my favorite videos to watch

[@primroseharan9749]

Simply fantastic love merle and miss him so much a legend

[@n5393c]

GREAT PERFORMANCE ON A GREAT SONG . THANKS FOR THE POST !!

[@GeorgeJonesFan100]

Great song!

[@matthewellis9787]

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[@charlesbadgley7117]

This is one of Merle's masterpieces!

[@softailspringer9915]

Oh what a great artist Merle was

[@RAZORMCHANK]

He still sings it in concert often ...wonderful song !

[@joeysinkovic377]

Miss you bad Merle.

[@friendlysnake]

Man oh man, it's hard to top Merle. He and the Possum were hands down the best.

[@tazzjp]

I appreciate this song more as I get older now days lol... thx for posting ..

[@mariefrench8058]

Oh lord how I wish 30 again

[@kenny7245]

30 was old then 50 comes and man thats reality

[@kaylao.3326]

30 is only old to a child

[@jpeezyfasheezy1]

love that merle

[@a.gwestra1344]

Beautyful love this song

[@mitchellmarcus4843]

How many of us Boomer generation wishes that we were 30 again?

[@Hagfan789]

This little gem was released in back in 1987 on Merle's album titled, "Chill Factor".

[@matthewellis9787]

Tom t hall

[@matthewellis9787]

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[@kolbywyatt7936]

keeping outlaw country alive

[@kenny7245]

Hags so laid back but brilliant efortles

[@sharonolson9494]

I loved it it made me feel so good

[@mariececilelassere]

How make for dont love this lovecountrysonger unforgettable ? I can not because l am crazylove for him!!! RIP my genius Merle with my heartloving and silver wings like one angel like you are ❤❤️❤️😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Thoughts respectueuses sincerely to Haggardfamily fabulus 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉(2023/05/17)

[@onecircle1]

Freddie Powers is quite the musician as well.

[@salvadorluqueacosta6927]

merle haggard. eras divino

[@countryjazzjohnny]

Both of those songs were on my first Merle Lp, "The Fighting Side of Me". He also did a great version of "Every Fool" on "The Epic Collection - Recorded Live".

[@JosephdeLange]

Never heard this song. Made me laugh

[@jeremycastle]

Good job!

[@garydaltonolecountrymusic2711]

priceless

[@loraschultz772]

Wish I was 30 again, I would like to go back and do things over, but I would keep my hubby.

[@NoName-vj5rs]

I wished I could back to my Sally,Damn I hate getting old

[@yoursisesthermeya]

I have just turned 30 and feel so down about getting older. Could you give me some advice please x

[@noname-ln6vq]

@@yoursisesthermeya if you find someone you truly love,no matter what ,Never let go!!!!!!

[@mariececilelassere]

How can forget goldensongvoice of my cesar imperator countrymusicman merle my heartloving of my life ❤❤❤❤❤ unforgettable immense countrymusicman in all performances...real genius I am crazyĺove by you and bewitchwed forever RIP My genius gr😢eat amour de with my heartache forever ❤❤❤ thanks for all you give to us 🎉🎉🎉 ❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thoughts sincerely admiratives of course to merveilleuse Haggardfamily ❤❤❤❤ (2024/)28/02) billions sweets thoughts sweetheart I die of love for you in the eternity and more as possible 😭😭😭❤

[@colinwood387]

Brilliant

[@agejohanlervik2629]

Rip.

[@judywaldner9107]

One of the best!

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

Sounds better than the record.

[@countryjazzjohnny]

This would have been early 1987 I think, as the show was well before the song came out as a single in late 1987. His current album was "Out Among the Stars". He also did "Almost Persuaded" on the show, which was his current single at the time...

[@matthewellis9787]

No Play. Tom t hall

[@matthewellis9787]

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[@idaberrones3809]

Meddle was so handsome right there,

[@angussss10]

@randy fletcher - You'll notice Merle has a smirk on his face when he's singing that line and Freddy is giggling too.. It's supposed to be funny, Merle really emphasizes that line live in concert to try and get a laugh... I don't think Ralph's laugh was out of line...

[@bonniejulien8505]

I think there's not another person that but considering what Merle Haggard

[@dandillinger23]

Long live The Hag

[@ksufler]

what did Merle say as the answer to the question "what feels good to you?"... I cant understand it :(

[@blocksize]

"If I said that, the show would be over"

[@ramhagramhag5481]

ksufler - wanting bj

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Ralph Emery 😁🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@sfperkins36]

I miss shows like this. I think tv and also the music has gotten worse

[@KLUNKET]

What year was this? Late 80's? I seem to remember seeing this when it first aired, I never missed Ralph Emery...

[@JRoss707]

Pretty much Kern River with a. change of lyrics.

[@varminttank]

I don’t drink but I’m about too

[@yoursisesthermeya]

I have just turned 30 and a bit down. I'm a single mum doing a law degree and starting my own business. I plan to travel the world and also take my daughter to Africa. Does anyone have any advice please. I am trying to stay positive but regret so much. Xxx

[@ruthbumbar8142]

I want to give you praise for continuing your studies and your plans for your future. This is not an easy thing with homework plus you also are a mum which is also lots of responsibility. Just remember life has lots of ups and downs. We learn from those downs and how to get back up again. Always be thankful for what you have and accomplished.

[@DEATHVIPER1777]

The great Freddy Powers!!!

[@stevesattlerfilms]

What show is this? and who is the Host?

[@1992Maton]

1:04 what is that chord after the D?!

[@kellynorris4051]

Cry

[@gomerpyle6113]

what is freddys last name?

[@charlesbadgley7117]

Freddy Powers.

[@jimboslice9472]

his partner looks almost like bonnie owens only better,,, sings way better

[@Patti-jm4js]

Miss you Merle