Merle Haggard - What Have You Got Planned Tonight Diana

[@judemcmaster574]

Here in 2024, and so loving this great singer, 🎶🎶

[@richardbell1668]

I've never had a Diana in my life, but this song gets me choked up. I can't imagine anyone doing a better job with it than Merle. Miss you Hag.

[@quicksimplebeauty]

This song has always made me choke up, since I first heard as a girl

[@mustluvseinfeld4444]

Literally in tears...how have I never heard this beautiful ballad before?! 😢

[@martinward8515]

We found this song and name or daughter after song , but god wanted her love our angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sunsetd7587]

Me too.. my name is Diana and I've been in love with merle for 50 years.. why haven't I ever heard this song?😊

[@daveruc5652]

Meeting this wonderful man was one of the great experiences of my life. I was a musician who worked for many recording artists as well as a few of Merle's former band members.Words cannot describe what a fine person he was...Rest In Peace My Friend....

[@oldermusiclover]

do you know who payed the pretty guitar part on this song

[@KathyButner]

Dang

[@joehagen8854]

⁠ Bellamy. Brothers & Gene. Watson

[@billie877]

Oh my, I wasn't expecting tears but here they came. Merle's songs are always so full of expression. 🎶💕

[@tangobango9653]

Luv Merle’s voice...nothing else on earth quite like it.

[@marytoner554]

We love god Loved loved

[@magmusic7562]

Look up Ben Haggard

[@dkstarkey7135]

In my circumstances, it hurts my heart, I m 85 years old , and loved two beautiful, kind, sweet, and as gentle women as there are. I miss them both. A total of 66 years of marriage, God has blesses me.

[@dianarhyne]

❤️

[@corir1045]

❤️

[@101662napo]

Two blessed ladies ✝️

[@krystieway9068]

No one holds a candle to Merle the Hagg. Gone but never forgotten.

[@dianadavis2301]

He was my father's favorite singer/musician and at my daddy's funeral we played Merle Haggard and the CD just kept playing.It was kinda crazy we kept pushing buttons and it just kept going.Now my father is up there with his ultimate super hero.R.I.P. Mr. Mighty Merle Haggard.They broke the mold when they made you.WE LOVE AND YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER THROUGH YOUR MUSIC.

[@dianadavis2301]

Also this was my name Diana and I have a sister named Carolyn go figure huh lol.M.M.H. the greatest that ever lived.

[@toddrinker9436]

Just shed a tear I haven’t heard Merle sing in a while and it really got me🥲

[@heatherschroeder2962]

Same.

[@gailwalker9345]

That touches in all the right places. Merle an absolute star

[@101662napo]

Makes me want to drink a beer 🍻 to the HAGGARD

[@dianainbama1986]

I'm a big Merle Haggard fan and never heard this song before, till now...Thought I've heard them all...My name is Diana ~ Love you Merle and I don't have any plans tonight...

[@mrbeaverstate]

nice))

[@maryannanderson7517]

This is my absolute favorite song by Merle Haggard and I have NEVER heard it on the radio. I purchased an album that had Diana on it and if not for that album I would probably never yet have heard this beautiful song. I am a huge Merle Haggard fan and I was lucky enough to see him live in concert one time. My niece and I saw him at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. We got to the Ryman fairly early and were seated in the second row of the balcony. The row in front of us was totally empty so there was nothing between us and the stage so we were delighted that it appeared we would have a clear shot of the show. Just as Haggard was being introduced, about five or six young men who looked like they were barely legal walked in and sat down in the empty row right in front of us. I say “barely legal” because they appeared to be maybe 21 or 22 years old and they walked in holding cups of beer and it looked like they had already had a few rounds before they even got there. I groaned a bit because I assumed they would be loud and obnoxious, possibly mocking Merle’s songs or laughing at him, and there would go any chance I might have of enjoying his singing. Merle went into “Mama’s Hungry Eyes” and VERY SOFTLY I could hear those young men singing with him. He started singing “Okie from Muskogee” and again they were singing every word as he sang it. This was the way it went through the entire concert. They sang every word with Merle and they would sometimes sing harmony to him and they had great voices. Not only did they not ruin the concert, they actually enhanced it. When the concert was over and we started to walk out I nudged one of the young men on the arm and asked him how guys so young were such huge fans of Merle Haggard. His response to me was, “We were raised right.” I left that concert having learned a bit of a lesson about not being so quick to judge people.

[@sarahlamb8032]

Brilliant rip hag

[@honestbutugly]

Too cute

[@patriciatucker7043]

Beautiful song why in the world wasn't it a hit.

[@discoveryman59]

Merle was a pearl. RIP they don't make that kind of man anymore.

[@gussmith5691]

This song literally paints a picture in your head. It's written so carefully and uses just the right words that stick with a listener. Country music just doesn't do that anymore. And I'm not a basher of modern country, but nothing hits home like a good Haggard, Waylon, or Johnny Cash song. Eric Church is the only artist nowadays who keeps this style of songwriting alive.

[@maryannanderson7517]

I stopped watching Country Music Award Shows the year that Taylor Swift won I believe Entertainer of the Year. She undoubtedly is very talented but if she is country then I'm the Queen of England.

[@imacomputerbuddie]

it's one of mine to

[@oldermusiclover]

@@Mike-sp4iz it is mine too and yes the word pictures are great

[@backyardportageegomez4061]

Don’t forget about Willie look up yesterday’s wine full album

[@madbrowniac7871]

Glad that you mentioned Eric Church. His line about how he "(paints) with (his) old Gibson" is written and sung by a guy who very obviously appreciates the Country & Western Gurus who preceded him and pointed to him such a clear track to follow.🤔😉🎤🎼🎵🎸🎻🎹🥁📻B.W.

[@kmill61]

one of the sweetest,and saddest song i think ever recorded..God bless the "Mighty Merle Haggard"

[@jerryfranklin9493]

An awesome ballad sung by one of the all time greats......all I can add is wow!!!

[@violetkelley1632]

Love Merle Haggard!!!

[@darrellking4292]

No one can sing like Merle! Miss him!

[@gailragsdale885]

What a beautiful voice. What a beautiful man. God bless.

[@lovinlife6630]

My favorite Merle Haggard song!

[@imacomputerbuddie]

+lovinlife6630 One of mine as well.

[@jennifursun3303]

mine too

[@2bornae]

A beautiful song with a tear jerking ending

[@jerrymabry6963]

I never heard this beautiful song Rest in peace Merle.You were fantastic.

[@blocksize]

Who else could do a better version than Hag? No one that's who!

[@dalemcdonald9463]

Except the writer....

[@andrewnail583]

Randy Travis recorded a beautiful version of this song

[@Debj1951]

Hard to believe I never heard this before. A beautiful song ---- reminds me of an old love.

[@KLUNKET]

What a masterful song- I rehearsed this for a show and when I sang it on stage I choked up at the end. Randy Travis just released a BEAUTIFUL new rendition of this on his new "Influences" album. It made me cry again, which is what inspired me to come online and hear Hag sing his version, and tell my story of the time I tried to sing the song.

[@francesmoore5789]

The saddest song. Merle lends so much pathos to it. He’s a beautiful soul.

[@joankellogg5300]

What a wonderful voice, miss you Merle, you have been my favorite since the 60's

[@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!!

[@luannebaker6936]

I have always loved this song. Thank you Merle for all the music you have given us. Thank you for sharing this videos.

[@threemississippi]

One of the most beautiful ballads with powerful lyrics…..

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice, and a beautiful man!!

[@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!!

[@jennieanderson971]

A song that touches my heart ..deeply almost the story of my husband & me ... Time is passing so quickly..have nothing planned tonight my love ~

[@FrankATracy]

Jennie Anderson, that's such a beautiful sentiment!

[@Nadeshiroo]

Reminds me of my husband god rest his soul miss him no I have nothing planned but thinking of you baby

[@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!!!

[@jeffsutton950]

Absolutely fantastic song from Merle haggard

[@mander1295]

This might be my very favorite Merle Haggard song. I heard it because I bought an album that it was on. I have NEVER heard it on the radio. I don't understand why this never got play time.

[@marshamartin1334]

I love this and like many others never heard it on the radio. Merle was the best.

[@melin520]

Forty mile from the nearest gravel road We cut our life in the ponderous pines We sweated hard to beat the winter snow But the cabin's up we've got lots of times What have you got planned tonight, Diana Would you consider lying in my arms I love you more than ever now, Diana I'm sure you're the reason I was born Jim was born the first year we were here Look at him my God he's almost grown The baby's in the cradle fast asleep Just think in no time he'll be up and gone ++++++++++++++ What have you got planned tonight, Diana Would you consider lying in my arms I love you more than ever now, Diana I'm sure you're the reason I was born Well time sure does fly, doesn't it ? Diana It's been almost two years now since, since you've been gone Speaking of time you know mine's better In fact just another breath or two I'll be home By the way, what have you got planned tonight, Diana Would you consider lying in my arms I love you more than ever now, Diana I'm sure you're the reason I was born.....

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

It says Ponderosa Pines.

[@michellekitten8324]

And it says "mine's about up"

[@melin520]

@@michellekitten8324 Thanks but listened carefully twice, it should be "Speaking of time you know mine's better"

[@jennaevers8048]

My pap died a week ago and he used to sing this to gram all the time.

[@jennifursun3303]

understand that one.

[@jblcva]

In his day he had the best voice in country, better than Marty and Jim Reeves.

[@oldermusiclover]

Jim is still my fav singer ever

[@willowredhawk352]

Marty and Merle were equals. Love this song.

[@almcquilkin5501]

I'm own opinion, The Hags voice will never be bettered. Best there ever was .

[@davidpfeifer4755]

George Jones had a tremendous voice too. They were eachothers favorite singers!!

[@oldermusiclover]

well not quite better then Jims

[@1alniter]

What a fabulous entertainer he was... I can listen to him 24/7.. Thanks for sharing the vid with us...

[@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!!

[@donnayeauger6820]

Rip those of us that are still here miss you!

[@Safeni21]

Such a beautiful song ❤❤❤❤❤

[@heatherschroeder2962]

My favorite Haggard song(written by or not). That voice.

[@maryannanderson7517]

I was talking to my older brother just last night about this song. I told him that I had NEVER heard it played on any radio station and it was not at all well known but to my way of thinking this is the most beautiful Haggard song ever. Maybe stations didn't play it because they thought it was too sad but I don't really see anything sad about a love that lasted all their lives and he is now looking forward to seeing her in another life. How can that be sad????

[@fueledbybakmi]

A radio station in New Zealand still plays this song

[@g-towngoat7752]

This and “that’s way it was in ‘51” are 2 of my all time favorites. Never got the recognition they deserved.

[@JakeMabe1]

I heard this one time on the radio. Some DJ must've branched out and played an album cut. I have no earthly idea why this was not released as a single.

[@sandygarcia6684]

I had forgotten this song. I always loved it. Merle Haggard was one of a kind.

[@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!!

[@sandygarcia6684]

@@LarryBill-ei8kh And to you, also, I wish the same.

[@LarryBill-ei8kh]

@@sandygarcia6684 Thanks you Sandy

[@LarryBill-ei8kh]

@@sandygarcia6684 it my pleasure having you as a friend and where are you from if you really don’t mind me asking??

[@LarryBill-ei8kh]

@@sandygarcia6684 Hello Sandy how are you doing hopefully you are doing good I’m just having my free time so I said I should come and check on you if you really don’t mind??

[@kevinjulian1521]

I cry every time I hear this and If We Make It Through December.

[@dianarhyne]

My husband used to sing both of these songs to me. Beautiful memories.

[@edmiksis5660]

The mighty Merle the best there ever was and always will be nobody comes close

[@erinfraser7949]

Sounds just as good as the original recording with Bonnie doing the harmony. Merle always sounded great right to his last recording Love Merle and Bonnie RIP BOTH

[@fredethier2517]

That might have been Leona Williams doing harmony on the original

[@davidgregory6291]

Johnny Cash did a version of this but nobody could do it quite like Merle.

[@NC-zy7mo]

The master off REAL Country Music

[@jmacleve]

I heard it on the radio here in Akron. Used to be a country station called WSLR and they played it all the time.

[@toddroland731]

Jay Bird was the DJ

[@terryboren4186]

Have to admit I just came across this song. Another jewel

[@Hagfan789]

One of my all time favorite Merle tunes. Written by a guy named Dave Kirby, it was released by Merle in 1976 on his album titled "The Roots of My Raising"

[@jennifursun3303]

+Hagfan789 my very fav song

[@texasbest308]

My mother loved this song and she had a vinyl 331/3 record I think and she played it

[@donmorton8111]

I've loved this song since I first saw him perform it in the mid 1970's watching a B&W TV in Amherst, Massachusetts on one of those Saturday night country music shows (like the Porter Wagoner Show?). I suppose it's always been on my mind and was one of many factors that led to me finding myself in Alaska within ten years. But, I've always cringed at "...we cut our life in the ponderosa pines..." To the best of my knowledge, ain't no such thing here in Alaska!

[@sheilahamm3999]

No one I mean no one can sing like the hag, he will forever be the greatest legend of all

[@grannydyess]

Beautiful song great singer

[@donniehodge2548]

Great Song Merle Thanks 👍👏

[@dkstarkey7135]

love youMerle, lots of days I listen to you, it helps make my days.

[@GlennLeet-s2n]

What a great song my man decides this song to me

[@ManManShawn]

oh my gosh ! What a beautiful song. Thank you merle and Kirby. Walter Shoults

[@rubyfisch5077]

Merle was the best of the best.

[@dkstarkey7135]

Another beautiful one.

[@obi-onekanoli2663]

This one always makes me cry.

[@joannetrites5206]

Beautiful song sung by a great singer!

[@MrPhil0267]

I love this song too. Merle Haggard is one of few singers my Mother approves of. First heard it on KHEY 690AM in El Paso TX. Be safe.....

[@garydaltonolecountrymusic2711]

A dangerous man with a song.

[@elizabethhughes5160]

LOVE MERLE singing any song as his voice is so unique and so beautiful .He @ Bonnie Haggard were always my 2 favourite country @ western singers. You could see they were madly in love with each other always .Even after they divorced Merle still loved Bonnie Haggard, @ Bonnie was always in love with Merle even after there divorce. RIP BOTH OF YOU .I ONLY wish would be that you had been buried together .Loved you BOTH ALWAYS ELIZABETH SCOTLAND XXXX

[@margaret-dianedube6939]

this song isn't one of the most popular of Merle's but love this video. Starting my Friday by listening to Merle.

[@victoriarachelle89]

My god what a beautiful voice

[@dkstarkey7135]

I still holding on to my memories because of you, love you Merle.

[@aaronrider4051]

I miss you, Merle.

[@justinsteinley4093]

RIP Merle, lots of love from Alberta

[@dkstarkey7135]

Still listening to Merle.

[@danalynnejohnson6850]

I heard this for the first time in Los Angeles, on KLAC, maybe so many years ago. ONly once, but this song sticks in my memory.

[@loricoleman2463]

Ohhh. Hes so good

[@joehagen8854]

What a lovely. Song and. Sung by the. Cream of the. Best

[@carolyndevane7998]

What a song!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rodneyainsworth9547]

Breathtaking

[@jennifursun3303]

this will always be my fav Merle tune forever thanks Merle got to see you many years ago

[@harrydeanbentzel]

a better voice?...no one

[@KLUNKET]

The man could SING!

[@loraschultz772]

Your home now Merle, Bless you sweet thing

[@stevenh8172]

Ed Bruce nailed it...beautiful song!

[@lythabloemendaal2206]

My FAVO singer ever!!!

[@michaelvanhorn7152]

sure hits home

[@barryflowers8071]

love this song

[@joehagen8854]

The. World lost. Its. One thee. Best focalist I. Personally have in a very long time

[@dkstarkey7135]

One of the saddest songs, I’ve listened too lately. Love it well done.

[@Hagfan789]

One of my favorites. Thanks Merle

[@ruthboykin9873]

Beautiful like all his songs.

[@rickhartline8884]

My very favorite.

[@maupric]

SIMPLY MAGNIFICIENT

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Handsome!!!

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

Beautiful song, sung by a beautiful artist!

[@pamhiers6087]

most BEAUTIFUL song...

[@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!!!

[@AA-im7ki]

Did he say back in 1929?! When was he born then?

[@gordonlaboucane4580]

awesome Merle!!!!

[@mariececilelassere]

When Heard this song ...no more comment : perfect sweet love thanks ...❤️❤️❤️RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jesib7526]

My FAVORITE Merle song!

[@jim5746]

One of a kind.

[@eddward1278]

That songs touches my hearts

[@grannydyess]

I want to cry when I hear this song

[@eddiewilkinson2804]

RIP Music Man