Merle Haggard - Kern River

Music video by Merle Haggard performing Kern River. (C) 1985 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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[@allenperkins7571]

In 1947 we lived a few blocks from the Hag. I followed him from my time in the Navy until his passing. There will never be another like him.

[@MartinManson-ss8yr]

Hag there's never been a poet better 😎

[@Dcvillnz]

Merle was a Rare diamond - Which the likes of his kind are no more . They shall never be another like him . This isn’t a good world anymore and today’s music is proof . Thank you Merle for all the memories growing up . May Godbless you and keep you in his graces : R.I.P. 🙏 Listen durning Covid Times July 4 20

[@sheilasummers9896]

,“'‡%%% we classifieds side'affair c

[@101662napo]

That wasn’t Covid that was the made up Trump flu

[@georgedean8999]

Kern river blues by Meryl haggard

[@bronbrondadventure73]

My beautiful dad merle haggard. I love and miss you so much dad. ❤❤

[@wendyc.castillo1691]

Listening to this song for the first time, thankful your dad shared his talent with the world

[@NormanBanks-ll8gh]

There will never be another that could ever replace Merle Haggard

[@beverlybalan8852]

You were so Blessed to have him as your dad. ❤❤❤

[@bronbrondadventure73]

​@@beverlybalan8852thank you he was the best ❤

[@dena8258]

Beautiful song!❤

[@allenmaliniemi7291]

My mothers ashes are spread on lake isabella & my best memories are of us living in Kern County fishing the upper Kern & having ice cream in kernville after our awesome day❤❤❤

[@originalmroldschool]

I just finally located this song after remembering seeing this video on TNN back when it first came out in 1985 when I was 9. All I could remember was "well it's not deep nor wide, but it's a mean piece of water, my friend." Even with that, I was hazy on the specific wording. Glad I found it. Thank you to Merle for leaving a great legacy of music.

[@beefdog2011]

I can't help but think that there are stories here untold.

[@paulsmith7662]

I've been listening to this song since I was 20 know I am 55 still makes me cry right now R.I.P MERYL

[@ruralangwin]

Same here. A true heartbreak. What poet.

[@marly6576]

I live along the Kern River, We love Merle in Bakersfield❤️

[@brotherc8993]

We got a whole mural of Merle in oil dale.

[@LS1FAN]

RIP. The absolute best Country song writer hands down. Kris and Willie come in 2nd.

[@jerry-st7rc]

Townes van Zandt over willie for song writing

[@flaga2479]

You forgot Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Colter Wall, Hank Williams, Ed Bruce and Guy Clark

[@samwrought5650]

Bold statement but I agree 💯

[@waderoten5584]

The best country song writer of all time Hank

[@shadowthehedgehog4737]

Nobody beats Johnny Cash.

[@jerry-st7rc]

Cant say california ain't country. I live near the Kern river in a place called inyokern. Mountains with no life, tumble weeds, hot dry summers, just a bunch of land, few trees here and there. Wild West for sure.

[@simonh5110]

Inyokerns cool man I love it out there. My mom grew up there

[@josephtolman257]

Live in the Kern river valley, from ridgecrest

[@katin93555]

I live in Ridgecrest So I know how it is big time

[@gradyward9649]

I’m a truck driver and I remember crossing Kern river. I love Merle Haggard and my Daddy did too! I’m missing my Daddy, he was and always will be the best man I will ever have known! He taught me everything and we had a hell of a time! Love you Daddy happy Father’s Day coming,, see ya soon!

[@jerry-st7rc]

@@gradyward9649 lost my momma 2 years ago. Were all in it together. Sorry for your loss and stay blessed and enjoy life while it's here😊

[@sandracrosbie8468]

That is absolutely beautiful. I have spent my entire day listening to so many talented country singers who love the country they are living in. Fighting for the hardworking people who are the backbone of any country. Not living in a lie. Someone has dark ideas going forward. Remember his favourite poem is "the snake". Don't allow slithering poison to destroy the lives of so many unsuspecting people who are being lied to day after day. The Snake is all for himself. He wouldn't wipe his feet in the people who are enthralled for some reason by his pretending to be one of them. How many billionaires beg for money from those who can hardly get their families by month by month.?. I would bet my home that he would give no money to anyone of his supporters if they needed a dollar to survive. I am Irish sitting here in my home in Ireland loving the sounds of the places mentioned in this clip. This music is food for the soul. It's a pity that so many great people are gone. From Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪❤️❤️

[@user-ut9ob7nn8o]

I miss merle haggard ❤

[@jamesmc4101]

Great Song, by One of the Greatest

[@dlmullins9054]

I remembered this song today and found it here. I was a young man when it came out and is still one of the best songs ever made and the story is well told by the Master of country.

[@lsalubeman]

A classic tune from Bakersfield! I grew up fishing the Kern River. It's a mean piece of water for sure.

[@user-oj4tj7ou9k]

If this is/was his last written song pure honest genius it's one more reason, and reason enough for Rolling Stone magazine to vote him the greatest country artist (male or female) of all time.

[@shannonreed9332]

Born n Raised in Bakersfield....floated the river many times....swam in it year after year and now I moved to West Virginia. Listening to Merle makes me a little homesick but brings back some good memories!

[@pallmall5495]

watch the New River, has an under tow like the Kern.

[@Kristinkirkland138]

Born and raised in Bakersfield, in Kern County, CA, and I can say that it is called the 'Killer Kern' for a reason. So sad how many lives have been taken, especially at Hart Park. Beach park is ok when they let the river flow... Not too far from Shasta is where I call home for now, but Kern County is my home ❤

[@thomashetrick8266]

Fla still love the original country boy rip

[@TexasToni11]

Memory unlocked 😊😢

[@davids3906]

I have listened to this song 1000x times ♥️

[@coster3168]

Merle Haggard was a realist then became a poet then he became a musician can't get better in that

[@taylordw]

He was very handy on guitar and occasionally fiddle as well

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@taylordwciao Taylor! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🌅

[@mickwells9431]

Beautiful, beautiful song by the flat out best to ever write and sing country music. Miss ya Merel.

[@merlebymanzati3623]

MERLE HAGGARD il migliore di sempre testi canzoni mai banali

[@nikhilsharma4716]

One of my Favorite Merle Haggard songs! Thanks for uploading!

[@petetittl2833]

He was such a poet.

[@jamiemartin1793]

Listening to Hag.....This whiskey tasting a little better. RIP sir.

[@Anaris10]

Just fixin' to open my whiskey and a beer...listening to Hag!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissimo video per una canzone meravigliosa! Rip.. Merle... 😍😍😊😊💘💔💔🙏🙏

[@MarkBudge-qs3ch]

Just cracked a beer open ….. love this song 🎧 !!!

[@doctwiggenberry5324]

One of the best vids to music I have seen.

[@mariasmusicmemories4025]

RIP Merle Haggard your songs have so much meaning to me❤️

[@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 songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days….

[@sealevelbear]

Merle in ‘85, amazing.

[@Grissom_Outdoors]

Underrated song

[@Anaris10]

I grew up swimming in the Tuolumne and Merced Rivers around here, never tried the Kern.

[@gregb.162]

There are no words because you have all the words.

[@tommywood343]

A beautiful song. R.I.P Mr Merle Haggard ❤

[@LarryJones-oj3fy]

Can't beat that my friends! One of the greats!

[@davidbyerly9846]

Love this video. For the longest time MTV actually had it available- then it disappeared thanks for posting.

[@rogerbowen4246]

Every thing merle did was a hit thanks merle for the memories and the music love and miss you brother

[@sherrydance48]

Best singhet ever

[@scottchase8014]

Thank you for playing this Apollo theaters I appreciate you.... APOLLO IN GREEK APOLLYON IN EGYPTIAN AND ABADDON IN HEBREW

[@simonh5110]

Stay out stay alive. If you know you know...

[@bobwhite3148]

A better time in my life there ever was.love ya lefty .

[@steelmob]

I live in lake Isabella next to the Kern and this song is a true story his wife did drown in the river

[@robertmcginness4610]

Ode to Janet we never kissed but we were always us. Rest in peace Janet.

[@jamescryan2003]

I love it For sure

[@user-rl1kv6wz1i]

I lived in Bakersfield for 10-1/2 years, ther Kern River takes ~6 lives a year.

[@a.gwestra1344]

Love this

[@user-cb3ui3oo8s]

Today I Look at the Sky and wonder why and when my River will end.

[@WindPoppy]

This is the saddest song I know, but I appreciate the California geography references.

[@redeye1978]

You know this about Merle’s dog not a human right? Hahahaha 🤠

[@anniealvord65]

That’s worse

[@kleidendiamond4710]

Kern river is dangerous ..the bank drops deep ppl don’t know it

[@jbgood7694]

After the winter of 2023 we had a super heavy snow melt which made the rapids in Kern River exceedingly high. One day driving on the road along the Kern River I noticed a sheriff posted on the banks. I can see a red kayak wrapped around a tree. I later found out that a kayaker had gone under and his body was stuck underwater for 43 days until the river receded and the rescue swimmers could recover his body.

[@SuperSergiosj]

Happy New Year 2024 💥🙏💖🙏💥

[@Meltedwhisky]

Most people don’t realize that it was his horse that drowned in Kern. They were trying to cross and a current took the horses legs out. He made it to the banks, but his horse never did. Kern River still today takes several lives, but me, I’ll never swim Kern River.

[@darrellsmith7507]

Great song love it ❤😂

[@scottspradley1349]

From Bakersfield

[@Eric-ff2ii]

Ol’ Kern river

[@davewollenberg1518]

Sounds like Janie Fricke, singin' backup on this 1, too.

[@OdinX316]

Sad how true this song was for Merle, he did drown in still water-pneumonia!

[@MrBunhead123]

Nice

[@johnnyluna5319]

What can we do when people just don't believe us Including our own family

[@greglewis1146]

miss ya cowboy

[@TheKitchenSpirit]

Ive dipped in the kern before. And I live to tell the tail

[@Sherakee]

🤣tail😂😂 Report to HR

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@deankruse4491ciao amico!😊😘💘🌅

[@sherrydance48]

Merles favorite song Betty Lumpkin 😢😮😅😊😅😢❤😂

[@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.

[@redeye1978]

My family where Okies 🤠 from Oildale

[@KAMAAINA101]

Fact ,over 300 peeps have drowned in the Kern River..

[@wesrm1]

None of the footage in this video looks like the Kern River or the Bakersfield area.

[@jerry-st7rc]

Looks like Shasta when he refers to where he lives now.

[@lamontmartinez2565]

The songwriters girlfriend and best friend drowned in kern river

[@oneilwarren4917]

,

[@lennybuttz2162]

Ouch, this recording is really muddy. Why do people bother posting songs with poor quality?

[@sweetjones9302]

@soviet kermit I know right!

[@user-og3rn7sd7s]

You missed the song!

[@willwipf7030]

Love this song