Merle Haggard on Watching Johnny Cash Perform in Prison

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Merle Haggard tells the story of how he saw Johnny Cash perform while he was doing time in San Quentin Prison. He describes his experience in prison, calling it "fun" at times.
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@douglowe5355 4 ай бұрын

Ironically enough, when Merle passed away, I was in jail serving the minimum (10 days) for a DUI conviction. I was more than double the legal limit, and I remember the judge telling me that the law required him to impose the sentence. The Hagg going to his reward while I was behind bars put alot of things into perspective. I've always loved his performances and songwriting--but that experience will forever be with me because of Merle's passing...

@williamweiss6128 3 ай бұрын

Sure do love those old country singers, man. Real, genuine.

@alejandroelias4348 4 ай бұрын

I started listening to Merle haggard in the first grade, and later in my life, I was able to attend 7 of his concerts in Tucson az and in Sierra Vista az, . He was a big part of my lifestyle and still remains that way now.

@screddot7074 3 ай бұрын

The best concert I ever went to was Merle Haggard. He made you feel like the concert was just for you even though you were sitting in the nose bleed seats.

@theupsndowns8161 3 ай бұрын

Saw him a few times in Cali in the 90z. Freakin badass

@twgibbs3 2 ай бұрын

I bought tickets to see Merle at the McCallum theater in Palm Desert, California. I arrived at the concert and Merle's sons opened for him. After his sons were done performing, it was intermission time and I couldn't wait for Merle to come out. I thought the intermission was going on longer than an intermission usually does. After a while, the manager of the theater came out and told us that Merle had fallen ill and wouldn't be able to perform. Merle was then taken to a local hospital and was admitted for what was reportedly pneumonia. Ticket holders had the option of getting a refund or rescheduling. I chose to reschedule because I really wanted to see Merle. So they rebooked a date and when they rebooked, the ticket holders from the previous concert were able to get tickets to the rescheduled show. Shortly before the new concert date, Merle cancelled again due to illness and died a short time late. So I never got to see Merle perform in person. Merle has always been one or my favorites.

@birddog9201 2 ай бұрын

Man you message really stuck me. Merle is by far the greatest talent country music has ever seen. Wish you were able to see him brother that really bums me out.

@DaveBohannan 2 ай бұрын

I am a big country music fan, I have been listening to this music for 80 years, and I think he was the best there has ever been

@harveyotoole2029 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely !!

@madonnajacobson4108 2 ай бұрын

I'm 74. I listen to every genre except classical and most raps. Merle is one of my favorites.

@SneakyCheeseThief 2 ай бұрын

His speaking voice sounds so much like my grandad - the accent, the languorous rhythm, even the slight smacking noise of his mouth between sentences - that I watch videos of Merle to hear him again. What’s more, grandpa turned me on to the music I love - from Hank, Merle, and Johnny Cash, to Townes and John Prine. I miss you, sir!

@777jones 3 ай бұрын

I had the honor of seeing Merle and his band play in 2006 opening for Bob Dylan. Love of my life also with me. And it was my birthday. Great day… RIP Merle.

@crazywisdom2 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Dan, Merle.. the pleasure was all ours. Thanks for sharing ~!!~

@beanzburriton4263 2 ай бұрын

how is the pleasure yours? more than his? please explain

@Sundance56 3 ай бұрын

My Mother was such a huge fan of Merle, she gave me his name, as my middle name. I always thought that was really cool. Thanks Mom!

@jamescook2115 14 күн бұрын

He was a special person in which we were all blessed to have in our lifetime. I think I'll stay, bottle let me down, make up and faded blue jeans and many more. What a guy!

@BrianTroutman-h2q 6 күн бұрын

I agree!

@johnriggle8576 4 ай бұрын

Got to hang out with him 20 something year's ago , one of the most down to earth people ..... miss you

@danshannon5216 4 ай бұрын

Met MH at Rama Ontario unforgettable.

@darlenemstrommer7687 3 ай бұрын

Merle and Johnny got to end up to be best friends as also Johnny was very bright

@sstaners1234 Ай бұрын

My personal favorite concerts I ever had the privilege of attending was Merle Haggard. He asked the audience what they wanted to hear and it was unanimous: Okie From Muskogee. He looked at us and said no. “I hate that song.” End of the night he waved to the crowd and said see ya, and as we were about to leave, 🎶We don’t smoke marijuana in Muskogee🎶

@BrettJohnson-n1v 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe Dan gets to meet all these stars. The interviews are so much fun.

@Rubin4749 3 ай бұрын

I haven't always been "a Dan Rather fan". But I gotta say, this series Rather has done with Musicians has been *INCREDIBLY* great.

@DrDennis 3 ай бұрын

Watched this on tv when he was still alive. Great singer!!! ❤

@lfrost6718 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant interview with a Brilliant and honest Artist! Thank you so very much.

@larrymclarnon-pd8xf 3 ай бұрын

One legend admiring another.😊😊

@Ultra54able 3 ай бұрын

Well said.

@Razorhaloforever 2 ай бұрын

Merle is a goddamn legend. Saw him once and was just amazed at how cool he truly is.

@wayne-lj4in 2 ай бұрын

Wish I could have.

@EmLasker 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the memories, Merle.

@Americal-v6r 4 ай бұрын

Yep, original,honest,,the real deal. Respect! You can see the deep discernment in his gaze, almost like it penetrates right through you. The real deal!

@eleanorlamont7375 2 ай бұрын

Merle!! I think you are the coolest dude ever!!!

@bradinch1563 14 күн бұрын

wow,this was great,glad i got to got to see him play live. rip

@tkreitler 4 ай бұрын

Merle didn't have much of a formal education, but he was a pretty sharp man.

@joseadan13m 4 ай бұрын

Sometimes you learn more off the streets than from school, his song “I take a lot of pride of what I am” explains it well

@MrJudohead 3 ай бұрын

Education has nothing to do with intelligence.

@mediumdoubledouble9012 3 ай бұрын

He was a smart man. Talented and smart.

@aleksandervaldal 3 ай бұрын

Education = indoctrination

@bsnf-5 2 ай бұрын

Education is good but you can be wise and knowledgeable without ever going to college. But they want you to follow their rules.. I say, be yourself. And do what you love.

@DRife-o7l 2 ай бұрын

Honest As Rain. The HAG Was Never Shamed If his game. . Legendary Merle Ronald Haggard. ❤❤

@tomdale1313 4 ай бұрын

"The Real Deal", thxs for sharing...

@BrianTroutman-h2q 6 күн бұрын

There will never be another!

@olskool3967 2 ай бұрын

a reporter asked cash one time, why do you have the same tune on every song? and everybody else don't. he said, because they are still looking for it, I found it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

@thenexthobby 9 күн бұрын

He was a brilliant example of how people want to learn and improve, even when they initially refuse to conform.

@doozerxxx5031 4 ай бұрын

Merle is an inspiration to all convicts that there is light at the end of the tunnel

@JamesMiller-e2f 2 ай бұрын

Silver Wings. Thanks, Merle.

@DRife-o7l 2 ай бұрын

Genuine Genius of country music Association

@Razorgto1969 Ай бұрын

wow dan is the man and so is that hero..................... in my books thank u Dan

@arnoldgonzalez7377 18 күн бұрын

The greatest country music player

@DavidJones-ey6ie 2 ай бұрын

This is so cool

@DRife-o7l 2 ай бұрын

The smartest Man in country music 🎵

@tp8030 3 ай бұрын

Merele had some pretty eyes. Legend!

@owensitter7852 3 ай бұрын

damn watching him say "clout" at 2:00 threw me off guard

@jayrom14 3 ай бұрын

Same I read this right when he said it😂

@seamus9750 3 ай бұрын

And mama cried😢

@TheCoquifrog 2 күн бұрын

They should def make a biopic of him

@Adulto357 3 ай бұрын

And i turned 21 in prison doin' lfe without parole...... no one could steer me right but mama tried

@shawnduncan5779 2 ай бұрын

I liked his song Rainbow Stew

@ernestconnell8087 3 ай бұрын

Merle the pearl

@russjones4034 Ай бұрын

I loved Merle but I believe i heard him say years earlier in an interview that he did not see Johnny when he performed at San Quenton. I could be wrong. It's a good story anyway. My Opinion Only.

@Ultra54able 3 ай бұрын

He still has young eyes.

@AnneliGwinner 2 ай бұрын

💌

@darlenemstrommer7687 3 ай бұрын

I have a book as man in white as Johnny Cash ended up being a prophet

@mdacosta7013 Күн бұрын

ive been to prision many times and if merle can turn it around so can i this man is a legend jonny cash gets false clout from spending a night in prison hes a poser

@leftypick4854 13 күн бұрын

Johnny Cash was just too good for the veins.

@Margaret-h7f 3 ай бұрын

Mr.Willy Nelson and Merle were best. Friends.I am like ya,ll

@daviddiven1640 4 ай бұрын

But it wasn't the best country and Western song. They didn't mention mama,trucks, trains, getting drunk, or prison...

@PatriciaBarnes-h6v 4 ай бұрын

No sir that was David Allen Coe

@daviddiven1640 4 ай бұрын

@@PatriciaBarnes-h6v Well if that ain't country I'll kiss your ass...

@trentparris1277 4 ай бұрын

I was drunk The day my mom Got outta prison I went To pick her up In the rain But before i could get to the station In the pickup truck She got runned over By a damned old train.

@daviddiven1640 4 ай бұрын

@@trentparris1277 Well a friend of mine named Steve Goodman wrote that song. With the help of John Prine...

@trentparris1277 4 ай бұрын

@daviddiven1640 🤣 glad to hear someone else these days enjoy some John Prine. It's a little cliche but Paradise is one of the best songs ever written.