Rapper FIRST TIME reaction to Merle Haggard - Are the Good Times Really Over

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Rapper FIRST TIME reaction to Merle Haggard - Are the Good Times Really Over
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[@Searles007]

"Mama Tried" 💚🤙🏼

[@GorillaMansoon]

Great song! The Grateful did a great cover of that song.

[@Ryan_Crown]

Amazing song!

[@cjturner370]

That's my favorite song from him

[@emilywalker1389]

One of my favorite songs ever

[@melodydaniel8630]

Yes! I hope he does that.

[@ironmom9023]

I am an old white woman and I relate to you…..We are Human. Don’t apologize for “not Hating” ….We need young men like you.

[@matthewlee6168]

Merle Haggard is the Gold Standard for country music. I had the pleasure of seeing him live twice--he is sorely missed. His voice and songwriting are unequalled.

[@Jude_196]

SO ENVIOUS!!!

[@billybee3423]

I got to see him six months before he passed. At that same show, on a side stage, my wife and I stood 3’ from an up and comer named Chris Stapleton. Ironically, he blew up six months later.

[@selina973]

Legend

[@rayiskool444]

hell ya if your running down my country your runnin down the fighting side of me

[@HateTheGameTX]

@@rayiskool444you swung and you missed. Nice try though.

[@ceciliamasters5972]

I’m a 72 year old Hispanic woman born and raised in NM. Those sweet images are Norman Rockwell paintings. His paintings would appear in the weekly Saturday Evening Post. I think often of the neighborhood where I grew up. The kids were of all racial backgrounds, Native American, Black, Hispanic, Italian, Japanese, White. The kids all played on my block together. We all went to the same elementary school, with the exception of a few who went to Catholic School. We were all friends and playmates. I wished I had a Norman Rockwell painting of my neighborhood. We talk too much about division and race. When we do that we don’t give enough credit to people like Charley Pride, Sammy Davis Jr. , Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, and everyday people like my Uncle who organized a Boys Club in our neighborhood and included every boy who wanted to join. It’s like you have said Black Pegasus, we need more love! Amen.

[@Rommereil]

My brother, you need to go down the Merle Haggard rabbit hole. He's right up there with Johnny Cash! My favorite Merle Haggard tune is "I take a lot of pride in what I am". His more popular songs "branded man", "sing me back home", "silver wings" are incredible too. FYI: Merle Haggard was a prisoner in San Quentin when Johnny Cash played there, watching Johnny Cash perform changed Merle Haggard's life.

[@BarbButler]

💙💙💙💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@whoisit441]

Merle far surpasses Johnny Cash. Far! No comparison.

[@webbtrekker534]

I'm 78. I'm a Navy Vet. I'm a proud American. That said, I liked the video. Can't say I'd heard it before but I probably had. I remember everything he was singing about. But,...... What I really liked was what you had to say. As one proud American to another, Thank you!

[@markward5049]

Thank you for your service

[@birdingtrip7101]

OMG This is a man straight, not Straight out of Compton poser world, but straight out of PRISON. Not county jail but San Quentin. He wrote all his many many top songs!! He is my favorite in the whole world. So there is that.

[@scotttretten8020]

He was in the audience when Jonny Cash played San Quentin

[@onionhead5780]

Merle and Waylon are my favorites. Don’t know how to describe them but both have very unique singing voices.

[@BarbButler]

💙💙💙💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BarbButler]

@@scotttretten8020💙💙💙💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@shannonc2440]

Ditto!

[@johnwrinkle3443]

He was a real outlaw but changed when he GOT OUT OF PRISON, he had a troubled youth also. Thank you for being who you are............

[@johnwilson4675]

Bruh he is the truth and the REAL OUTLAW when all the others just sang about it. He lived it

[@jerryobrien5944]

For real...I'm an Okie from Beaver, OKLAHOMA....poor and open minded. If I never heard Merle, I might be inside the prison now...he and Mom opened the eyes.

[@jsh6952]

Merle, even though he served time when he was younger, is probably one of the greatest Patriots the US has ever had. He also was blind to differences in Race, Color, or Creed. He shared a lot of the views that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had. Rest in Peace, Mr. Haggard.

[@davidpunneo6361]

Grew up on the dirt roads drinking beer and listening to Merle. You should look up his life history. Definitely outlaw.

[@justmejoy124]

Facts a well known loved country singer

[@greg4876]

Same here man....merle and me got drunk many times in my 65 Chevelle SS on the dirt roads of NC....i had my girl, my thirty thirty and a 12 pack. i know it sounds boring but that was some of the best memories of my life

[@traciemack6168]

All we had to do growing in a small southern town was ride the dirt roads listening to our favorite music wide open. I remember doing it with Mama and Daddy when I was a child. When I was a teenager, we had our deadend dirt roads where we did our wilder partying. Loud music was always a part of this. I'm loving this musical journey with you, even subscribed to your channel. Thank you sweetie!

[@waima20]

I'm a kiwi (NZ ander ) and almost 80 years old and loved Merle Haggard when he released a song called " All my friends are gonna be strangers" back in the early 60`s ... and have loved so many of Merle`s songs through the years. And to hear this guy (a rapper) acknowledge Merle`s talent as a writer- singer and amazing musician create beautiful music is so lovely to hear.

[@JonnyBoi1984]

Fightin' Side Of Me is one of my favs of his. Very much still relevant these days. Unfortunately, not many younger people feel that kind of pride anymore.

[@cog4life]

YOU SHOULD REACT TO “FIGHTING SIDE OF ME” 😊 🔥

[@jayjonasen3325]

I totally forgot about this gem!! Thanks for the reminder 🙂

[@rayiskool444]

right on great one to reveiw today no dought at all review it

[@alaandre004]

I can understand some of the sentiments. Especially now when little in this country seems worth standing up for when everyone up top shits on it.

[@Russtastic]

The Hag was as outlaw as they come. He served hard time. His song "Momma Tried" has a lot of truth about where he comes from.

[@user-nz8vd7es7k]

I said to myself the exact same thing you posted to myself when he guessed him to not be outlaw.

[@colbyingrum6041]

Look up Momma Tried, Take this job and shove it, and Outlaws prayer

[@chipjones817]

Here's a great Merle song..."I think I'll just stay here and drink"

[@alesiaking5578]

ABSOLUTELY!! Best Two-Steppin song at all bars in Nashville.🎸

[@Rev.Clarence]

Sir, I'm very proud of you and what you're doing on your channel here! And by being non-racial and nonbias in your opinions and reactions is a huge plus! I'm a 67 yr old Christian man and was brought up believing that we were all made by God, therefore color, or ethnicity, has nothing to do with anything! I love how you interpreted Merle Haggard's song here because, I personally believe, that's exactly how he meant it to be! And when I listen to this song it almost always brings tears to my eyes. I'm also a 6 year Army veteran. '78 to '83. I grew up in the era he sings about. I've watched the world change around me 😢. My mom and dad did all the things he says he wished we still did! And when they passed away, we (my siblings and I... 6 of us) sang Merle Haggard's "Silver Wings" at each of their funeral services. Merle was a family favorite! Along with Willie Nelson. God bless you sir🙏 Rev. Clarence Parker

[@TexasMagnolia]

We call him “The Hag”. Legend, OG, A Master Songwriter, Vocalist and Guitarist. The Hag was an Artist for the common man, the blue collar workers. He sang about what he wanted/was important and if the fay cats didn’t like it, he didn’t give a sh!t. Merle Haggard is a very deep rabbit hole you must discover. And watching him perform live is an experience.

[@Lisa-dn2gx]

Merle love America like so many did. If we're to change the Country we're living in now the 1 THING WE HAVE TO DO IS REALIZE THAT WE'RE ALL FELLOW AMERICANS & BE PATRIOTIC AGAIN!! THIS IS OUR COUNTRY MY FELLOW AMERICANS, LET COME TOGETHER!!!!!!!

[@jonahhex8178]

Well said. Always remember that the country we love is not the government.

[@dalcaY]

The Hag is an "OG" in country music. "Sing me back home" is an amazing song. His catalog is deep

[@pamelachappell1089]

This song is so powerful. I love that you try to find the 'we-ness' in all these songs rather than the divisiveness. You are a sweetheart.

[@oldmeninchairs3365]

Great reaction! Merle came to national attention with the ant-hippie pro-Vietnam War anthem "Okie from Muskogee" in 1968. Over the years he realized that we had been lied to, and he moved more and more into the counter culture. The next Outlaw you need to discover may be the best of them all Waylon Jennings. He also has dozens of great songs. "Are you sure Hank done it this way?" might be a good place to start.

[@williamdavis6400]

I always enjoy Merles songs. I enjoyed your message too. It's needed in this country today, more than ever. Thank You.

[@leonardwashington6456]

Hats off to you bro. You don't buy into the divisiveness of politics and I appreciate that. Merle was one of the greatest and you should check him out some more. Mama Tried, Drink Up and Be Somebody, Okie From Muskogee, Ramblin Fever, Pancho and Lefty (with Willie Nelson), you can't miss with Merle.

[@carma459]

That VOICE clear, strong And crisp

[@bedlam1314]

I grew up listening to Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Don Williams. All of it is really good listening. If you have not done Don Williams, he is really worth listening to.

[@timmoser3526]

You have a pulpit most don’t! You been there, know the mindset and have opened the door. Use your rap to open that door for others!

[@mikejacobson14]

I want freedom, peace, safety, and a simple life where I don't see my countrymen as the enemy. I want this even more for my children. I think you do as well, because you're an American. I'm glad you reacted to this.

[@terrell48]

One of the best loved country artists that was loved and respected by his fellow artists from the country genre, he was very intuitive with his music what a talent

[@eloisecarlin8695]

Merle’s the best ,, I live in Las Vegas and have seen great performances but the guy who always got to me was Merle Haggard. He put poetry to music and he’s sorely missed. You’re going to have a great time ahead of you with this artist. Enjoy

[@kevinbush3885]

its the words and the way they make you feel

[@brettmariotte3343]

I like your openness and honesty when talking to us as Adults, one to another, without the baggage so many people try and burden us with. We are fellow Americans, me and you. As it should be. Stay strong and safe my brother.

[@jannaromine5908]

Love Merle Haggard!

[@vickihirsch8340]

Merle Haggard was doing time at San Quentin when he heard Johnny Cash live. He started to turn to music. He was doing hard time but started to write and play great music. Hes part of the " Outlaw Country" trend. He was offically pardoned by Ronald Reagan in 1972. One of Willie Nelsons best friends

[@tiffinibostic5963]

We love and miss you Haggard ❤

[@jasonyoumans9504]

I like the way you are open minded, and willing to move forward as we all should. So many of these performers that you saw that came out of the era we’re brave enough to stand for the truth. Many were inspired by Woody Guthrie, who wrote America the beautiful, and the song were taught in school, is only part of this song there was verses that have been deleted from most media if you will. If you look it up and listen to the rest of it there’s been wise people that have been there all along through our strife in a country and humanity.

[@jameslinville5402]

As I sit here at almost 70 years old white man and listen to this song and watch the video that goes with it, I almost cry, because there is so much truth in this song for the white AND the Black people. I am reminded I am on the downside of life, I cry not because it's about over, but because the young today will miss the real America as it really was as the song talks about it.

[@Renovion]

*salute to you and your father. I was raised in a family where members of my family fought in every war this country has had including the French Indian & British war. That tradition ended with me. I should have been in Desert Storm but 3 days before I was heading out I was in a hit and run and it took me a year to learn to walk again... Navy said no thanks. I too have lost friends over our freedoms. I do tend to get a bit triggered especially if I see someone burning our flag. However, all that junk aside I enjoyed this reaction. Merle kind of straddled the fence to outlaw country. He has a huge catalog of music I think I have over 20 albums of his and I know I don't have all of his work. Some of his music will get you dancing, some will make you sit and think. Love your reactions keep up the good work.

[@aimeekeel]

My dad loved Merle Haggard so much.

[@jkhawk1967]

Merle Haggard, willie Nelson, Johhny Cash all sang, and hung together. I listened to them growing up.

[@sharonglover7221]

Listen to more of Merle Haggard. He has the Best country songs.

[@woodworkinggunnybear581]

You found a shining gem over a deep rabbit hole with Merle. I guarantee you'll vibe with his music.

[@singleoakfarm1024]

Merle would smoke and drink with the best of them. You really need to know the history of the times to understand this music. Im 60 years old and grew up on this music. He had been in jail he'd had a hard life growing up. But at the time of the song, only hippies smoked pot. A lot of country music super stars drank and did drugs. He's friend Willie is a big pot smoker. I'm glad you enjoyed this.

[@juliesmith5211]

Black Pegasus I have never suggested a song to anyone ever but I truly believe this song would be perfect for you to listen to…. It’s preform by trace Adkins called Til the Last Shots Fired. Make sure you watch the live performance! If will get to those feels of yours no doubt because I know how much you love this country plus the fact your dad served!! Don’t let this one slip past you IT’S THAT GOOD! Julie

[@kevinsharpjr]

Have you heard the song Empty Chair from Trace Adkins ?

[@kevinsharpjr]

Have you heard the song Empty Chair from Trace Adkins?

[@juliesmith5211]

Trace does amazing songs.... my grandfather was in WWII and was in the Navy but would never talk about it... I would never attempt to imagine what he lived through!! Empty Chair 🪑 is a great song!!

[@vernonprentice8009]

Together We Stand, Divided We Fall!!! The words are ours black, white, yellow, red, or brown...

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

Legend of country. " Mama Tried" is one of his best.❤ As very patriotic...try "Walking on the Fighting Side of Me" by Merle. You will enjoy it. 😊

[@sharonmuntz1872]

You got the point! It’s about family, real freedom for everyone and a peaceful approach to life for everyone!

[@JDogg1971]

Quick comment. I love the reaction. Please dive into Merle because he has one of the smoothest voices in music. Much love! 👊🏼

[@adamwedincampwedincamp333]

Mama tried is must along with Pancho and lefty..

[@stevehill6062]

You are the only "opinion" type video presenter that i care to watch. Your honesty, level headed reasoning is always spot on. Thank you for the entertainment, but most of all, your rational comments.

[@karensilvera6694]

You impress me so much. I respect your views so much and I think you expressed your thoughts really well. Thanks BP.

[@PaintedCavern]

❤❤❤ Merle Haggard!

[@beverlyastorga6825]

Merle was a genius songwriter.

[@suicyco4life666]

Grew up listening to the Hag. Probably my favorite artist of all time. Definitely top 3. Back in the 70's it seems like my mom never took her Merle Haggard 8-track tape out of the tape deck in the car. I had the whole thing memorized before I was in kindergarten. You need to check out a song called "Mama tried." Or "That's the way love goes." Both are excellent! 👍

[@bamabythebay]

Merle is a goat!!❤🎶🎶 This was in Austin. This song told the truth. Look at what's happened.

[@richardluce4527]

God bless you brother. We gotta speak truth, listen and come together. We can disagree without trying to cancel each other. 🙏🏼

[@Jimbow03]

In my opinion this was your best reaction. Thank you!

[@macfelsing8597]

I'm really enjoying your reactions, especially to the genres of music you are exploring. I am an old Marine and I live in Montrose Colorado. It's cool you are in the Springs! Keep talking from the heart. That's where we all need to be talking from. (Instead of the lower end ;-) )

[@carolynbailey7081]

Merle Haggard is Outlaw country. He performed in little country corner joints in my home town of Richmond Va before there were big arenas for performances. He was a contemporary of Johnny Cash Johnny Cash in all his glory performed at prisons notably San Quentin while Merle Haggard was an inmate for robbery. He was married 5 times and couldn’t seem to get his personal life together but he was one of the great outlaw country singers and composers who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

[@jamief7102]

This guy is great really so I LOVE the reaction. Real one.

[@rustusandroid]

The instrumentals on this song are so amazing... Lots of gospel licks in there.

[@TimPrice-m9t]

He is outlaw. He runs with them other boys. The years of music you are reviewing is all over the place. Outlaw country and it has its place. Thanks for reviewing it. Only reason I’m watching👍

[@teresapilkington8088]

He is awesome all his songs are great

[@SickGirlRocks]

10:49 amen thank you for preaching

[@leekitchen8390]

The man, the legend, "the Hag."

[@Uncle_B_-Rad]

I appreciate your transparency.. Thanks for all you do sir!!!!

[@rullaferd9663]

Listen to Merle's songs about Mama's Hungry Eyes,Today I Started Loving You Again,Branded Man,I Take A Lot of Pride Who I am.He was one of our greatest singer- songwriters ever.His life story is simply amazing.Great reaction.

[@Rodney-yb4nz]

#1 contry artist of all time,

[@barbarawayland2424]

I love this man's talents. He has so many great songs and did great interpretations of other singers. Some of my favorites are Silver Wings, If We Can Make It Through December, Okie from Muskogee....it goes on and on.

[@larrywoodard2639]

He is amazing, nice reaction. You should do momma tried. Great song.

[@treelimb1520]

Merle from Oklahoma. A man a good man is a good man no matter his color.

[@pamhodges527]

He's from oildale calif.

[@treelimb1520]

@@pamhodges527 ok but His parents were from there.

[@travisdean8794]

I’ve certainly walked my own path. Survived my youth. Don’t get on KZbin much but enjoy your channel. I love music. Older country music and southern rock. I’m just a cowboy. I don’t judge anyone. Some of my friends hate country music. I just appreciate the messages and musicianship of a good song. No matter what it is. And it’d be damn handy if they could build a Ford and a Chevy to last 10 years like they should. My Ford is 38 years old. Gets the job done. Hard to find quality anymore in anything.

[@ericarnold9947]

I'm just an old country boy.. I'm glad I stopped here for a moment to see this... Bottom line about this, about all of it is God and country. I don't have much as far as what is worldly, but I'm so wealthy in what I do have. I'm not much different than you, as in, I love to know and have understanding in others. Nothing racial about that. I've been so blessed to meet, know and have friends in all kinds of cultures across this beautiful nation. Point is, we're all His people, so when I say brother to anyone, I can proudly know in my heart that it's true brotherhood. It's good to know that the best of the free life isn't gone, and I pray that the good times really ain't over for good. Thanks for sharing.

[@charliefisher4044]

Merle was one of the real outlaws. He spent 3 years in San Quinton Prison when he was in his early 20's. He saw Johnny Cash perform at the prison and he was inspired.

[@chaddesantis5333]

Merle sang from his Dad's point of view. Definitely music from the heart, but in his early years he always asked himself "would my dad buy this album?" Merle is a true outlaw. He's been to prison, grew up in and out of jail and youth homes. He smoked more weed than Willie, too. Check out the one he did with Willie Nelson before he passed "It's all going to pot" if you get a chance.

[@scarlettg6136]

I'm from Bakerdfield CA, the only Oklahoma town in California, and home of Buck, Merle and other Outlaws. They were "Real", as we now say.

[@liddacat]

I am so glad I got to live in America when we were free . A lot of people do not realize how much of your freedom has been taken. I pray you get to experience it.

[@sparky5636]

He was the outlaw!

[@catherineshafer5894]

All the paintings are done by Americas most favorite artist. He has many paintings showing all cultures. He painted many southern towns down south with it's diverse population. Some of his more memorable works depict the young black children being accompanied be Government officials during the Martin Luther King era. When you have a chance,please check out Norman Rockwell and his works. HE WAS A TRUE AMERICAN AND could put the life and feelings of all Americans even during those horrible times. I'm 75 and grew up during those times.

[@timothybyrom5560]

The next one. My favorite memory of all.

[@karlweir3198]

Mama tried was a great song of his

[@rocksteady20101]

Thank you brother

[@Cissy777]

Sing Me Back Home

[@sharonglover7221]

Ohhh I love Merle Haggard. He was soooo famous and fabulous. He has great songs.

[@MrBobNLinda]

This one is early 1970s, and he did evolve from his attitudes of those days. Check "Okie from Muscogee" and then "It's all goin' to pot" with Willie Nelson. Merle IS the Voice of the People in many ways.

[@charlesgoode2125]

Merle was a patriot first, always. He was the working mans singer.

[@dawnhandschy8111]

He was definitely part of the outlaw club. He was an OG outlaw. The Hag was a great man. Please go down the rabbit hole.

[@randyrogers191]

Merle was part of outlaw County. That said he's got several songs worth checking out. Sing me back home, Fightin Side of me, Mama tried. He spent some time in the joint himself. Which is what sing me back home is about. And as a patriot (I'm retired military myself) you should definitely try Fightin side of me.

[@edrrobb1988]

I saw him in a little old small Cotton-Eyed Joe's club in Cookeville Tennessee years ago. Man it was amazing to get to stand so close to him and not be like an actual concert and just listen to him. Sit and play and sing

[@dukeravenshadow5532]

There was a time when life was simple, peaceful, content….joyful. Slower. I look back to the 70’s before vcrs, microwaves, cable, satellite tv. When there was only 3 stations to watch. Life was more sincere, more intimate “close”, genuine. You could trust most people, leave your vehicle unlocked, put a gun rack in your back truck window. You could count on your neighbor and people in your community to do what was right and look out for you. People didn’t take advantage of people as much. Everyone tried to treat everyone else…..like they would like to be treated. I pray those times return. 🙏♥️

[@reneeterra9863]

Here we are in 2024, I think it’s safe to say, “The good times are over for good.” 😩😩😩 Black P you have to listen to “My Favorite Memory” my absolute favorite Merle song! ♥️♥️

[@keithlinden439]

Working man blues. Epic Merle

[@Gin0827]

Best poetry from Merle. Excellent song writer. My husband and I miss him. Went to 3 of his concerts. Our family and ancestors have been in the military since the Civil war. The Veterans should always be appreciated. Amen on your patriotic words. Thanks for Merle.

[@iamhudsdent2759]

I salute you, brother, for your love of country. ABSOLUTE BEST Merle Haggard song, true poetry: The Runnin' Kind.

[@philipkirkpatrick3414]

When I need to connect with the feels, Merle crushes them every time. Okie From Muscogee is a must listen.

[@allendixon7700]

That's why l o v a goes all righosts are up question mark

[@waynefontaine5533]

I grew up with my Dad singin Haggard tunes around the house all the time, he sounded just like him. Merle Haggard wrote over 70 #1 hits for himself and other artists, over 100 Top 10 hits...he could play the piano, fiddle, guitar, and saxophones, in fact he mastered them all...He died in April 2016, and when I told my Dad it was the second time I ever saw him tear up. Mind you, he was a USArmy Vietnam vet, he deployed twice where he went thru hell, and he was a bare knuckle fighter when he returned stateside, this man did never got emotional except for when his Dad died in 2002, and when Merle Haggard died...that's how important Merle is to many of us...I'm just sayin...🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@antientdude1100]

I'm an old Hispanic male and I connect with you my Brother...

[@jackburns4691]

You had me worried at first because I had never seen your show before… but, you quickly changed my mind and I am thankful for you being a patriot and getting outside your box and looking at this video…. Great reaction video.- thanks for doing it.

[@lawrenwimberly7311]

still makes me cry

[@jameshiggins148]

Much love and respect for what you said at the end, brother.

[@50Cowboy]

Haggard is the OG of Outlaw Country. This is not a Haggard video. This is somebody adding video to his music.