Platinum rapper FIRST TIME REACTION to Merle Haggard - Sing me back home

[@mikehall3114]

You just entered a rabbit hole of one of the greatest songwriters and lyricist who ever lived. Moma Tried, Today I started loving You Again. Looking for A place to fall apart Big City

[@warrenburlingame1172]

This is a true story about a man that took Merle under his wing and took care of him in prison. We lost Merle in April of 2016 on his 79th birthday

[@rebeckahlong2136]

Love to see you reacting to Merle Haggard,one of my favorite country singers,never had a bad song in my opinion.

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

Rest in Paradise Merle "The Hag"! "If We Make It Through December" "Momma Tried" "Okie from Muskogee"! Merle was performing at Billy Bob's Texas trying to break the Guiness World Book record for most Tequila shots sold in one night! WHAT A PARTY IT WAS!!!! YeeHaw!!! 🤠🤠🤠🤠

[@jimiswartz2648]

Merle was the total package. He wrote, he had one of the greatest voices in country music, and he could play. He was also the poet for the common man. “Holding Things Together” and “The Farmer’s Daughter” still give me an emotional reaction.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Oh, you’re hearing Greatness in Country Music…The Hag. Master Songwriter, Guitarist, Fiddler and Vocalist. As soon as Merle was released from San Quentin - he was writing hit songs; awareness for convicts that have served their time: Lonesome Fugitive Branded Man A really great place to start with The Hag.

[@RogerMcCauley-s1e]

Merle was absolutely legendary. You will love just about everything you listen to.

[@Bamagirl-uf8xn]

@Krizz K. Johnny Cash did a concert at San Quentin when Merle was incarcerated there. Watch Kennedy Center Honors when he was an honoree.

[@jajincaable]

Unfortunately, Merle passed away in April of 2016 but he left behind a string of hits and was a legendary figure. He was, along with Buck Owens, a part of the Bakersfield sound and was not only a great singer but a great songwriter, too. Check out Mama Tried, If We Make it Through December, Lonesome Fugitive, Okie From Muskogee, The Fightin' Side of Me, Branded Man, and Are The Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Were Still Silver) to get a thorough sampling. You may also want to check out his duet with Willie Nelson called Pancho and Lefty.

[@artfisk3]

The Hag !! a legend, "the way i am " is a must hear !

[@redtick79]

The guy behind him, singing harmony, with Ray on his guitar strap. is the lead singer of the group of Asleep At The Wheel, Ray Benson. This is a joint concert.

[@rachaelstacks1054]

I grew up listening to Merle and he's always been one of my favorites.

[@margaretsimmons1598]

If you really like stories, check out Marty Robbins. He’s saying mostly the western side of country western. He has a trilogy that’s really good. The first song in the trilogy is El Paso. The second song in the trilogy is.faleena. And the third song is El Paso city I think you’d really enjoy it

[@sharonpate5481]

I was born in 1951 and grew up with a daddy from Tennessee who played guitar 🎸 and my mother learned to play. We lived in places so small they and their friends played for local dances every weekend 🥰👵🏼☮️

[@claytonburney8166]

40 #1 hits

[@f150bft]

Merle has sooo many hits.... One of my favorites is "I think I'll just stay here and drink"

[@Jude_196]

MERLE was the REAL DEAL!!! Have ALWAYS LOVED HIM...and, his songwriting abilities....ALWAYS HIT ME!! You're like me: LOVE HARMONIES!! You might check out Silver Wings!! HUGS from TEXAS, KRIZZ!!

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

This is "country music " at it's very best. Merle is the MAN ! What a friggin' voice ! :)

[@karenpowell6063]

Sad song but beautiful. The harmonies and the haunting sound of the musical instruments really set the tone. Merle's vocals weren't what they used to be still good singing though , he sang the song with heart , powerful

[@sandralorenz1796]

Check out "Mama Tried".

[@larrybench6398]

No Sir Merle Haggard, has passed away sadly he has many great song's to choose from my mother's favorite before she passed was a song called "MY FAVORITE MEMORY OF ALL" you may want to try it. Thanks

[@jewls9697]

Need to do one of the last songs he recorded. Him and Willie Nelson...It's All Going to Pot!! R.I.P. Merle!! ❤

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Such a heartbreaking song. ❤

[@sdw3355]

Oh and Merle is great at impersonating others like Cash, Buck Owen’s, Marty Robbins. His vocal range is great and soo smooth. I was born in the wrong decade. Sexy too, like fine wine.

[@jewls9697]

Johnny Cash used to play for the inmates at San Quentin Prison. One time While Merle was there serving time he got to see Johnny perform. Merle said that's what I want to do. And he did!!

[@KathyBlackwell-xk9rg]

Here's some good Merle Haggard songs! Silver wings, Mama tried, rainbow Stew and throwing horseshoes over my left shoulder and is there a 100's more!!

[@markoehler2752]

Unfortunately as Merle aged, he commonly messed up the verses/lyrics in his live performances, as he did in this case. For the full effect of the song, listen to an older recording or the studio version. RIP one of the biggest legends in not only country music, but in the music of the world.

[@GrandmaShirley-op4jm]

Grew up listening to real country music. Merle was one of them.

[@krizzkalikoreactsmusic]

He is so great!

[@margaretsimmons1598]

Check out his song “Mama Tried”

[@matthewmctaggart7506]

Merle passed in 2016. Eric Church has a tribute song to him called “pledge allegiance to the Hag”

[@jamesewilliams1900]

Use to deliver wood to Merle out in Palo Cedro Ca. He use to do truck commercials at the dealership I worked at. So many song from him to experience.

[@debbrarobinson1548]

Back in the day where I grew up we had what was referred to as a Honky Tonk lol Merle played there! My Mom said he’d be so drunk and rowdy! RIP Honky Tonk man we miss you ❤

[@jewls9697]

I love Waylon Jenning's guitar!! We need to do some of him! He has a whole concert on KZbin that has already had each song separated. It's Waylon & the Waylors on a stage & his iconic W up on the black wall done in white lights. Gota ❤ Waylon!!

[@sdw3355]

Finally someone cover “The Hag!” He’s in my top 5. W&W, M&M. Waylon and Willie, Marty and Merle. (Of course there’s other greats like George Jones, Highway men.) Merle is on my daily playlist. He lived most of his songs and his sons Noel and Ben are spitting image of him. There’s a video of Noel explaining Merle’s story behind this song. It really cuts deep.

[@BobbiTopacio]

He tour right up to his passing was still the OKie to the end love ya Merle

[@revaflowers3115]

His voice was stronger when he was younger. It makes it hard to realize the full potential of his songs.

[@botabob]

Damn, that guitar solo sounds good. Enjoy the journey - cheers

[@matthewneely]

Great one Krizz. I got to go see Merle on the Marlboro tour in Houston Texas in the 80's. Been a fan ever since then. His catalogue of Music will be a fun Rabbit hole to watch you react to, if you decide to. Personally, one of the many Favorite songs of mine that he performs is "Misery and Gin". I think you would like it. Also.. we been keeping it like you put it... "I Got my hand on the Bible, Other hand upon a Rifle." In South Texas from the moment we were old enough to Understand. Much love to you and yours.

[@beckyrinaldi6622]

I am loving this channel. I'm bias to Country so hope you do more. :)

[@richardpierce7819]

My favorite Merle story goes like this. ; one day Merle and his wife were getting on a plane Merle said today I started loving you again his wife replied ; do you realize what you just said . Merle replied ; yeah I ' ll write it later. Then true to his word he wrote the song ; Today I started loving you again. You should check it out.

[@ramonagomez4022]

That would have been a compliment opening for Merle

[@f150bft]

Merle has passed and he has 3 sons that I know of... Two look a lot like him and young Ben sings like him...

[@sandramoore]

If you love harmony, some of the best is by the Trio, an all-star group formed by Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Look for such gems as: Telling Me Lies, Wildflowers, Where Will the Words Come From, My Blue Tears, After the Goldrush, and many others.

[@StacyMoore241]

Merle Haggard died April 6th 2016 at 79

[@timwilmot6433]

Great reaction. Check out his album/cd/record called Same Train a Different Time. He sings old train and hobo songs by Jimmie Rodgers, Just fabulous and very underrated. which is almost impossible for Merle Haggard.

[@vickihirsch8340]

Merle saw Johnny Cash perform at San Quentin where he was incarcerated. Cash's show inspired him to graviate to music and he pursued his careeer when he was released. He was officially pardoned for his crimes by President Ronald Reagan

[@michellejackson6679]

Merle spent some time in Prison.. his song's are truth. I want to hear some of your music.. where can I find that?

[@michaelphipps8647]

Ren - Money Ties and Slaughter House!!!

[@debbers]

You didn't say Kally baby at the end, I look forward to that and it makes me smile!

[@davidvsr]

Two words for ya.....Mama Tried

[@richardpierce7819]

Johnny Cash once told Merle ; you've lived out the songs I sang.

[@StacyMoore241]

You ought to checkout his songs Oakie from Muskogee, Mama Tried, If we make it to December

[@margaretsimmons1598]

Merle is an ex convict

[@marlinsparks2002ify]

Misery and gin The way i am Momma tried Branded man Lonesome fugitive All great songs

[@jgn1326]

Seems like you are into unique music that maybe isn't heard every single day on every channel everywhere you go. If you are there is an Irish country singer, he is awesome. His official video has 11 million views on it already. It may not be very popular in the state yet, but it should be. His name is Derek Ryan and the song is "Made of Gold". It's honestly one of the best and most beautiful songs I've ever heard, You won't be disappointed istening to it.

[@masonbryant9145]

You need to hear this when he was in his prime. This version doesn't compare.

[@angieday5183]

What about the incredible story and lyrics?

[@FayeSimon-k3d]

Merle Haggard is no longer alive.I’m sure of that. I saw Vince Gill pay homage to him.

[@TheLordHighXcutioner]

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[@vickyhendrix4453]

Merle should have been the country singer of the century instead of George Straight. I love both but it’s the truth.

[@angieday5183]

Merle not still alive.

[@ValliDavis]

Know reaction to the live version is preferred but you need to hear Young Merle’s version. Sadly this is much declined from his prime voice. Still good though.

[@redzone77p]

YOU CAN'T DIS THE HAGG LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!😕

[@RitaMoriartey-k4d]

Wow! You said slap my dog, I kick your cat? Well I say kick my dog, I kick your ass! The poor cat did nothing! A poor defenseless cat. Just like your dog. A terrible thing to even say, even if it was just your motto Don't get me wrong, I like you but not what you said

[@chrislind57]

No he is not still alive.