Merle Haggard - "I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink" [Live from Austin, TX]

[@hayduke191]

This is when music had a heart and soul and was real!

[@burnedoutgolfer]

was just drinking with Dad on Fathers day. Rip Merle and God Bless Your family

[@sgtsquank]

Been coming back to this for years. How awesome is this video? The little solos on each instrument is fantastic. RIP Merle, you were a real one.

[@russelljazzbeck]

Haha same it's one of my favorite videos.

[@glenbeck5602]

A perfect example of just how talented he really was

[@JHargis68]

The True King of Country Music.

[@speed5029]

nothing like coming home after work, kicking your boots off pouring yourself a drink and kicking back to Merle. Cheers!

[@fredlibby8518]

CHEERS BACK!

[@clintleffingwell8129]

Best incorporation of brass instruments into a country song ever, in my humble opinion.

[@Dubyahh]

Newer one but you might like "I'm just a clown" by Charlie Crockett

[@thendrjazz]

Bob Wills and several other Western Swing bands were blending brass and string instruments very nicely in the 1930s-40s

[@juliannerichards4549]

seriously fine.

[@CoffeeTimeBrian11]

Wow! Country, jazz sax, bluegrass fiddle, barroom piano, blues trombone; all on one song.

[@juliannerichards4549]

it’s top shelf.

[@juliannerichards4549]

Top shelf.

[@TheNaturalGamer1]

Are you a baddie tho ​@@juliannerichards4549

[@ronniebishop2496]

What an amazing artist. Back when country music was adult entertainment and not bubble gum like today.

[@earltrunell9895]

Didn't realize how good he was on guitar! Grew up listening to his music.

[@russelljazzbeck]

What a great solo by Merle!

[@cliffsimpson4154]

Nobody knows how good Merle was, I know as I been listening to him for many years & l wish he was still with us I’m glad I still have his music❤ RIP my friend, miss ya.

[@virginiatrailcameravideos]

I got to see George Jones live. So bummed I never had a chance to see Merle live. He is the overall greatest for me.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Virginia nice meeting you here

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@jefflivengood1860]

With all due respect to George. Merle is the king

[@stephensupernor4481]

As a Texan I can't agree (George is King), However Merle is top 3 maybe 4. George Strait Waylon Jennings Johnny cash Merle Haggard.

[@mariefrench8058]

That's real country people ,I been listening for many years ,can't get any better

[@3373-g8z]

One of many reasons that 1975-1985 was the best period of my life.

[@JCW418]

Anyone who gives a thumbs down should be required to explain themselves.

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

They probably didn't like the artist and/or his performance.

[@anghiggy5029]

J.W. I was just thinking the same thing!! How can anyone give a thumbs down? I mean why are they even here if they don't like Merle?

[@anghiggy5029]

@@unnecessaryapostrophe4047 Duh, but then why are they even here?

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

@@anghiggy5029 How else are they going to know whether or not they like it if they don't check it out?

[@pennagainagain7491]

J.W.: Great idea. They're called trolls: they hate music and are jealous of anyone successful -- the only way to deal with them is to ignore them. That said, Merle has two other recordings of this tune on KZbin, both slower tempo, more time to bring out the serious emotion behind it ( like the best of country music), but this version has a kick to it that is just irresistible. I think I'll just stay here and ... listen to it one more time.

[@tcsmith9924]

Did his prison time, came out and rocked the world with his music. RIP Merle

[@maddman18210]

To this day this song remains my Number 1 Country and Western Tune. It's been my Ringtone on my Cell for over 10 Years. Merle was a True American Patriot who loved his country and Rose up from some hard times to become one of the finest Singer song writes in Country music's time. We miss you Merle.

[@tomlehr861]

Merle didnt dump the older playets,he knew talent

[@nate1988]

Can't get enough Merle, can't get enough of this song. A true talent and one that is missed.

[@oceancrosby4578]

You ain't the only one that listens to this song over and over. My dad told me Merle is great and hey my dad is never wrong....; And my dad taught me how to play the guitar.

[@wesleyosborne3551]

An't no more like Merle 50 year fan! Keep it up ben

[@MrCountygitar]

The best guitar jammin I’ve ever heard

[@123Goldhunter11]

Merle sure knew how to put a band together. Could pick pretty good himself.

[@oceancrosby4578]

Yep, Merle could pick...

[@JohnnyPerth]

Amazing band

[@glenbeck5602]

He was an excellent fiddle player as well

[@carolagan4169]

​@@glenbeck5602Just love his supreme ways of singing all of his music love it love bit Fantastic AC

[@larrysutton925]

Damn Mighty Merle throwin' down some licks! Love it!

[@vincecook8374]

Love Merle so much. . Saw him at the House of Blues, like 25 years ago, such a wonderful show. Great vibe with the crowd, great voice, great band. Still one of the best live shows ( of any musical style) I've ever seen. Long live the Hag.

[@matthewblake3562]

Nothing better than a good haggard song

[@truckin3799]

Omg now I know where my grandpa got his dressing style from!! RIP grandpa and Merle !!! 😎😎

[@LeonAllanDavis]

Lot of people don't realize but Merle was a top gun picker. He could run the frets with the best of them.

[@scottweindegher]

Yes he was

[@aaronrider4051]

Merle and Roy Nichols are the best together

[@foxyroxstar]

ah The Kingdom of I Am Music In Country Music! Fox! Rock's Czar! "I'm From Merleland!" (but we'd like to travel further South 'bound boys!")>My Dear Ol Dad LOVED Austin City Limits! Over Here! Now Over Here! Take It!

[@joeyeakin4460]

Rip Merle Your music will always be forever

[@jameswebeck7329]

Best story teller of country music. RIP Hag😢

[@jayjflynn]

No auto tune.... just talent from all of them

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

Talent and the use of auto tune aren't mutually exclusive

[@bigbob1968]

God, I love this man and his music! RIP Merle!

[@garygolden9220]

Merle thank you sir for the great music all these years. You lift my Heart! I miss you so much!

[@joeyeakin4460]

"no woman gonna change the way I think" amen brotha

[@skobuffs5761]

Mighty Merle giving everyone a chance to shine!

[@johnnyhenderson3449]

Him ,Waylon ,willie ,and Johnny are all the best in my area ''

[@eduardocarrochio6326]

hag nailed those solos!

[@tpitman]

Iwas just thinking he holds his own.

[@michelleroberts6597]

he sure did.

[@MsSleddawg]

I KNEW THERE JUST HAD TO BE A COUNTRY SONG THAT REMINDED ME OF OUR CURRENT SITUATION~~ ;o))

[@cherylgrimaldo225]

Lmao 😂

[@billingersoll1266]

Merle is one of my favorites.

[@nate1988]

A true talent allows all the talents around him to have their spotlight. That's really what makes this song so special for me, at least this performance. Merle was a TRUE musician who knew how to hand over the limelight!

[@MicahFoxxMusic]

He knew how to take it back, too!

[@stevenredsteer8307]

WOOOOO! God damn! Still wish music was made by musicians not producers. SO SO SO GOOD! Killin it on every instrument!

[@cherylgrimaldo225]

Especially Haggard.

[@harrellkerkhoff8054]

It just doesn't get much better than this!

[@Nick-iw3ol]

This is an epic video love all the instrument solos what a great time to be alive

[@michaelkramer8568]

Excellent performance!

[@MrRezillo]

Yeow! Love this song. Merle is almost more jazz than country on this one; love it!

[@LeonAllanDavis]

The essence of country music. There are lots of country songs just as good as this, but none any better. Right up there in the pantheon. Makes God smile and all the angels in Heaven fall silent.

[@tenore8]

THE Superstar of Country Music. MERLE!!!

[@t4texastom587]

R.I.P. Hag Miss Bonnie Roy Biff Tiny Norm and all the rest of the Strangers that thrilled us with great music over the years. 🎶🎻🎸🎶

[@dwrutsgnt4225]

Nothing like the original sung by a legend

[@LinkRocks]

Man, Merle sure could play him some guitar.

[@commontater8630]

Yeah! As classy a Roy Nichols solo as that was, Merle really gave it the grit!

[@robertbowles780]

@@commontater8630 Well you told me what I wanted to know... who was the guy with the black guitar....

[@commontater8630]

@@robertbowles780 Yep, Roy Nichols. He really plays some gorgeous stuff, including at the end when the camera is on the other guitarist (Clint Strong, also playing a black Gibson) but it is Merle's solo that I truly love.

[@hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada]

The quintessential country music voice!

[@DidYouReadEULA]

The amazing Larrie Londin behind that drum kit...huge hero of mine. The album version really highlights Larrie's amazing talent more by catching each and every perfectly placed note, what an amazing musical drummer.

[@rickeyboy1959]

Merle Haggard, "A True American from the start who always poured his heart out to us everyday and enjoyed every minute of his music with us", his music will live with us forever, as we love and miss you Merle, downtown Ricky Brown, Jackson, Tennessee

[@normasmith5118]

Some of his songs just make me cry, love him miss him. 💜

[@karenbritt5815]

Merle Haggard is just good . One of my favorite

[@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.

[@vaughnwinslett776]

The king of country and western.

[@shellywilliams1269]

He is one of best of all Times!!❤❤❤❤

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@spockspock]

I’m just staying here with a drink. Thanks Red.

[@commontater8630]

Damn, that Merle could play some guitar! Those other two boys, not bad either ;-)

[@briancook8508]

Music pure music

[@kevinanderson4804]

These live tunes sound amazing glad we can enjoy these rip

[@garywillis5748]

Cmon people! Fans of the Hag should know this.

[@joemiles6917]

Another great song from the great Merle.

[@irisheyes5890]

I never want to hear a sax or horns in classic country. But live Merle.

[@stephensupernor4481]

This is my go to song every single time I leave a bar!! That and Family Tradition from Hank Jr.

[@ripwheeler8175]

Real Artists at work shhhhhh.....

[@SBC233]

He’s having a great time… love it!

[@freddurbin9106]

I Love ❤️ Old Merle, The Hag.

[@robertdavison507]

Bass and drums are so solid in this

[@nineteeneightynine432]

Im grew up on hearing merle haggard,George Jones,Keith,Whitley,Waylon Jennings etc from my dad listening to it. Also heard a lot of 90s country first favorite country singer was Alan Jackson. I quit listening to mainstream country around 2010 i still listen to to more traditional sounding ones most are considered Americana nowadays.. but one thing country music lost was the solo instrument parts like merle had in the 60/70s in his music. It showcased the band not only the lead singer of the band cool to show everyone appreciation....

[@Chaotic.Neutral3313]

Outlaw country from a real outlaw!🦋

[@tomkelsey3512]

We miss you Merle !

[@darrellsmith7507]

Great song ❤😂

[@clydedude]

Classic Hag!! One of my Heroes!!

[@moniqueaudet7129]

Me too I'll do just like you Marle love it very good R I P MERLE HAG

[@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.

[@dcpp5574]

Merle haggard is still one of greatest country music artists!

[@miriamwilliams925]

I miss merle so much..

[@oceancrosby4578]

Dam that old boy can pick the guitar. I am surprised. Yes, Merle is great, and even though I am young and live across the world, I love good music. But I didn't know the boy can pick like at.

[@woodyd-184]

Merle being Merle.

[@timoraymo]

This has been my life for over 25 years. HHa

[@shannanteegarden9302]

You know this man has me thinking my heart and dang I better put that thing up I get to needing some news about being raised be aliens or the dang questions I'm sorry the hard thing to say with a dad like this. Even the perifial vision is in color and what do you do I ask myself 4 point on the university campus must be over my head I said thank alll the time and was not ever sure who to say it too but thank you really if kids and most people ever communicated. Guess this trying to never leave one behind hope none let's you down I can't even really think about it

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Shannan nice meeting you here

[@richardbeerd]

Great song from the Hag....

[@frankieontiveros4830]

Awesome song!!

[@tomnparmer]

Just really good country

[@alexclark3403]

This was the good times when he was around

[@alj521]

great guitar player

[@corbantumataroa5122]

Love this Song..thank you Mearle

[@ronkistner2672]

boy I SURE MISS BONNIE SINGING BACK GROUND, IT'S NOT THE SAME WITH OUT HER

[@brettlazor8219]

Fuckin wonderful. That 25/50 ain’t so bad either

[@danherrell6341]

Simply the King

[@shawnwolf9080]

LEGEND

[@crossoverline4623]

Yes I think just stay here and drink listening to your songs merle

[@user1138]

Thanks for uploading this! This has always been my favorite live recording by far.

[@kennethmills5470]

Makes me want to go to a bar.

[@commontater8630]

Well if you're as young as you look in your picture, you're gonna have to wait a while!

[@doomedplanet8587]

Is it that inspiring?

[@DrVonNostrand]

Buddy, bring the bar to YOU

[@kevinanderson4804]

I know this comment is 2 years old but ain’t nothing wrong with going to a bar you only live one life bro

[@methylacetate]

Go. Go now.

[@jamesworthington3346]

Only one of many great hag tunes

[@tcsmith9924]

Merle had his hard times... and came out on top. Did anyone know or realize Roy Buchanan played guitar for him? go check that guitarist out. Awesome musicians.

[@commontater8630]

First I've heard of Roy Buchanan playing guitar with Merle. Seems doubtful.

[@nedrabradley7837]

@@commontater8630 yes Roy Buchanan played with Merle

[@robertmcginness4610]

Just Merle, ain't just Merle!

[@akbalchauhan8631]

DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS IN TO JAZZ.WELL DONE MERLE MUSS U A LOT!

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

To have a badass like Roy in his band Merle was pretty damn badass as well. Damn his band was tight.

[@tommysmith5135]

Best live band in business.