Merle Haggard - Silver Wings

Merle Haggard performs a great version of his classic Silver Wings.

[@Hagfan789]

On a 707 airplane flying from Phoenix to Los Angeles, Merle Haggard wrote one of the most heartbreaking songs in his discography-“Silver Wings.” He was traveling with Bonnie Owens, his wife at the time, when inspiration struck. “I looked out and those silver wings were just gleaming. I thought, ‘What a great premise for a song,’” he said in an interview with Uncut. “Silver Wings” debuted in 1969 as the fourth track on Merle Haggard & The Strangers’ album Okie from Muskogee. The album performed well, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard country album chart and No. 46 on the pop chart. It even earned Haggard the Country Music Award for Album of the Year in 1970. Despite the commercial success of the album, “Silver Wings” never quite made the charts on its own. Thanks Shakey 🤠

[@TheEmmy111]

Always loved Merle Haggard ❣️his son Benny blows my mind cause he sounds just like his dad. I believe he’s got Merle beat on guitar❣️

[@irmacushing3483]

Boy his voice was wonderful in this video! Thank you it was a treat to see him and hear him sounding soooooo good! Plus that hat is the bomb!

[@markive9907]

Coming attractions no less ❤❤❤great clips 👍

[@erinfraser7949]

Another great version of a great hit by the greatest singer. RIP MERLE AND BONNIE. ❤❤THANKS FOR THIS POST

[@wolf4555]

Hi Shakey. Another great video. Thanks for the Merle fix. For those of us who don’t enjoy the new country sound having these clips that you post of “REAL” country music to watch and listen to is a great gift. Thank you ❤ God bless. Looking forward to the coming soon!

[@Shakeyleg]

Thanks! I always try to dig up something rare I can’t find anywhere else. lol.

[@deedeescrystalblueclassics3973]

Hi Shakey, enjoying your channel..Silver wings..one of my favs by Merle 🎸

[@rockribbedrushy7705]

Just how many hats did Merle have? And are they in a museum somewhere?

[@Shakeyleg]

There are a few things in Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame but mostly it is still with the estate. Ben said they didn’t throw any of it away thank goodness! Lol