Mama Tried - Merle Haggard cover

[@elleandtoni]

Happy Sunday morning! It was inevitable that we'd eventually do some Merle Haggard on this channel, and Toni and I have been wanting to do "Mama Tried" for a while. It's a Haggard classic with those #relatable lyrics. Who didn't turn 21 in prison? Hope you enjoy!

[@jfr597]

Beautiful version of Mama Tried. Reina, you asked for suggestions to do something different in the Livestreams. How about doing the "Nerd Rap" I think it would be fun.

[@andrewcarden74]

AWESOME!!!

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Reina del Cid never been to prison hope I never do also. But life itself is a nasty confinement on its own

[@BennilocoLoves]

This song was in mama's list too! Love that ya do so many classics! GIRLS ROCK! 😊 👍 💕 🌵 🐢 🎸🎶

[@vwroccars]

Are u doing a live stream today?

[@mylomania]

Toni plays every style as if it's the only one she's ever played. So versatile I'm surprised she's not a top LA session player. Fabulous stuff.

[@bellysize]

No kidding. She is so good. Effortless. A joy to listen to.

[@phillmaf7319]

Fantastic ,as ever. I love the two guitar twanging ending , si simple and cool it could make the devil go to church. We are so lucky to have such talent in a music media world of strictly commercial mediocrity.

[@dagr.johnsen2164]

I just wish that Haggard could've seen this. He'd be in tears...

[@SandraOshea-d7o]

I like the way ya'll put the words on the bottom so who ever could sing along.

[@stevelongariello9079]

The parents of these 2 raised them right. Two young ladies,fine players,having a blast at making music. Thanks for sharing.

[@gramhaas1]

My adult son, a musician turned me on to you girls. You both a gift from the heavens. Keep performing.

[@jackalister1662]

Reina is so clear and pure in her voice,unlike many singers who mumble through the words. Both young ladies are beautiful.

[@nards656]

It’s amazing how much learning her actual name changed my general perception of her.

[@jockstrap8383]

Seriously, Toni is the greatest wingman of modern times. Her guitar playing is great, but she smashes the harmony every time, sometimes while ripping a tasty line at the same time. Try it; it ain’t easy. When you gals finally get DownUnder, I’ll happily host a BBQ for 300 of your biggest fans in my backyard.

[@mjr320]

pick me pick me i do not even care what state you are in i am there no matter where

[@paulhall170]

@@mjr320 me too, please, I love these ladies...

[@flybob63]

Toni reminds me of Don Rich from the Buckaroos. Outstanding guitar playing and perfect on the harmonies

[@irmarsmars7]

Me too! Please come to Adelaide, Australia!!

[@irmarsmars7]

Just let me know when - I’ll organise free accomodation, free transportation + sight seeing, and suss out some venues!

[@Filthy_Rich_556]

Toni is such a badass

[@johnny9895]

Can't comment anything else but YES !!! I'm always extra happy when she joins in singing.

[@peterscandlyn]

Assassin in disguise, in the nicest possible way.

[@Hammer757]

yep, she is

[@markcook7738]

Such a badass!

[@robertbrouillette6767]

If on,y Merle Haggard was here to see and hear this. This is my very favorite song of his.

[@bd9375]

Been a Merle Haggard fan since back in the 60's. Love those old songs and great singing.

[@deanmason5900]

Merle would have loved this,one of his best ,and they did an outstanding job with it.

[@nigeleagle8654]

Ladies your playing just gets better and better

[@gsco82]

Toni's solo captured the country twang perfectly!! Thanks for uploading this.

[@latokatn506]

Glad to hear Younger talent Keeping Real country Alive , IMO They Are Super Talent !!!!

[@AndreLeonovitch]

Outstanding rendition.... I now have 3 favorite versions.... Merle Haggard, Grateful Dead and now Reina and Toni. Thanks for the smiles this morning.

[@Dorian_sapiens]

The Dead's was the first version of this I heard, so it's always the one I think of first. Sorry, Merle.

[@rshrsh5420]

Search You Tube, I seen George Strait sing it at T Mobile Arena here during a concert.

[@larrytalbott700]

Check out the Everly Brothers rendition on their Roots album!

[@MrCucumber416]

The version by Randy Travis is also quite good!

[@BoxofRain-ff4td]

Andru Earl x2 on the Dead, Skull & Roses

[@petertheobald5898]

The "Hag"!!!!!!.....🤗👍👍✌✌ .... and Toni with all the "Roy Nichols" licks!!!!....👏👍

[@johnnytoobad7785]

One of my favorite "Country" songs...brings back memories of "The Dead" concerts I attended in a past life...:)

[@fredbond2429]

Johnny Toobad Yessss....the Dead did an excellent cover of this song..

[@tristan8141]

Me too Johnny. Bob Weir singing lead vocals

[@richarderamirez5909]

Loved Toni's harmonies...

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

You make an old man's soul happy! If Merle ever needed justification for his work all he would have needed to hear was this. Those Roy Nichols links were pretty good, too!!

[@MultiBaldEagle]

Oh my God she has perfected the Bakersfield sound on that Telecaster

[@jessetryon5108]

It's got such a 'Me and Bobby McGee' roll to it... I like it!

[@tweekuncut41]

I don't know how I missed this one! Two years late, but better late than never!

[@markseelye8270]

❤ There’s just no end to your talents. Toni, This made me think back to your train track Jambalaya solo muting the strings to get that cool country thump. ❤️😁

[@seraphcms2511]

What I really love is the fact that you both obviously have a lot of fun playing!

[@Blackwater_Jack]

Two beautiful old souls.

[@jsz1962]

I could not love you two more than I do at this moment.

[@marctollenaere]

I fully agree with you.

[@brucemaceachern299]

I like Rina's guitar opening.... Toni always kicks ass..... Wonderful vocal blend...

[@thomasmoores8239]

Haggard done right always makes me cry. Excellent cover.

[@joeiscoffee]

This one got an instant replay.🎸🎸 🎸

[@donaldneumeyer4423]

This is fantastic Reina and Toni! You got that Bakersfield sound down.

[@tomlehr861]

Very good, been playin it for 50 years,my theme song once

[@kdhanso]

My parents listened to records by Merle, Buck, Glen, Chet and many other country artists back in the day. This one brings back memories. Very nice. Thanks!

[@cheofbowland]

Chet Atkins?..

[@barbarag.5521]

I STILL listen to Merle, Buck, Johnny. Lol And thank you Reina and Toni - this was so much fun. Brava! More!

[@bigdaddeo76]

@@barbarag.5521 so do I, for my whole life. 62 yrs & counting.

[@wiseguy4364]

Nice job girls, nice to see young people that know the classics. Merle would be proud of you guys.

[@creep1155]

You never let us down! Love that chicken pickin', Toni! Thanks for the smiles!

[@debbiedrey3482]

Wow!! Haven't heard this song in years. Thanks!

[@paulkelly5817]

I love country music. No... I LOVE country music, and that was a stunning rendition of this classic. Toni, that riff sounded amazing on that tele 👌🏻

[@tamrahrane3349]

I really enjoy the softness and fun with the songs you gals are doing. Makes me feel like I miss having the bestie to just let loose with. ❤️❤️✌🏽

[@littlebirdy5962]

It's so nice to see fellow female guitarists, playing country at that. Y'all rock! 👏

[@oderbeiobialways]

Great! Just like diving in a sea of sound n music....

[@jonkolstad2]

You two just amaze me. Toni remembering all of those notes and you remembering all of those words. Love you guys, thanks.

[@legends1024]

I just love you two. Thanks for a great Sunday Morning.

[@tomhawken3351]

This is a Great Version of “Mama Tried”. I’m going to be playing this video over a few 100X. Thank you for a Great Sunday Morning!

[@colosine]

Not only did I grow up with the hag playing, but I grew up in his home town, when I was a baby I lived right down the street from his old house and the railroad tracks he sings so frequently about, love the song, love the cover, and love the band, keep up the good work

[@MarnysCrochetandCrafts]

This is my very favorite Haggard song. My ex-husband and I used to sing this together all the time, years ago.

[@billbove7304]

Keto Marny - The Keto Crocheter Ironic how the Grateful Dead turned me into a Merle fan doing this live in many shows.

[@mikeswope6721]

A 2-minute gem! Thank you!

[@gillygil8747]

I play this song! My brother and I feel this song. I've never done anything to warrant getting arrested, let alone a prison sentence. Toni!!! Oh my!!! Great solo! Great cover! We played this once at a firehouse and the cook came out from the back to listen. You know you are nailing it when people are dancing and singing along. I thought I saw a pack of "Luckies" in Reina's sleeve.

[@whorhaydelfuego7190]

Toni's grin every time they hit the "but her pleading I denied" part of the refrain cracks me up.

[@austinmaxi555]

Best cover I have ever heard of it... You made it your own

[@darrellthompson6252]

2 of the best artists I've seen on KZbin.. not to mention pretty

[@stir_stick]

Toni got that tele twang down!! Another gem ladies, thanks for posting! Tony

[@Fbs1969]

Two beautiful artists ,,,,,, thank you

[@bushmaster7893]

I'm glad you picked out some Haggard music, as he is one my favorite country singers. I enjoyed your version of it and I hope you pick some more country to play. I love to watch Toni pick out some tunes on that Electric Guitar. You both Rock!

[@bertholdweisser2316]

Merle Haggard is also one of my favorite country singers. I love also the music of Reina and Toni.

[@ronshepard5228]

Happy to have you join in

[@dmz140]

Great song! Great performance! Great guitar work Toni! The Tele sounds great!

[@bertholdweisser2316]

I am always happy, when I see your music videos. I llike also the different styles.

[@zathrasnotzathras655]

You do all the Merle you want. I suspect he’d be love this. You did a wonderful job

[@charlescoomes8951]

You two are so inspirational

[@donnyoh]

Out of the park! Crazy good arrangement. I love you two and your music🎶

[@tallyhoroad]

Life is so much better with you two! ❤️

[@lesliemonahan8028]

Great version of this song. Love it!

[@jimmymorgan520]

Thanks for the flash-back to a time about 50 years ago when I played this song with Dad. Great job!

[@bigcos1966]

This is so perfect and awesome, it's hard to describe. Toni is one of the best guitarists playing right now. Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and Toni. Wow. And awesome vocals and guitar work of course by Reina!

[@edjmcc1958]

I am big on Merle songs, you two nailed again ! Every song I hear is so smooth, every note , instrumentally, and vocally , seems so natural and tight .👍👍❤️❤️

[@robertworcester6824]

Best cover of this song I’ve ever heard. Shows off both of your guitar skills quite well. Toni is awesome but you do a great job on that finger style as well. Love the tone on that guitar too.

[@troybutler9737]

2:32 of pure joy and happiness. Two friends jamming on a great song- hard to beat.

[@DonPedersen]

As an old C&W fan let me say good job. I admire the variety of music you play.

[@mitc0185]

The little walking blues riff that Toni does after the solo is great

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Not the typical cover you'd expect to see from two young ladies, but I enjoyed it very much, especially the tele picking.

[@johnnorman6022]

This song always brings tears to my eyes .

[@javierlamana5527]

Rachelle and Toni, thank you for your music. Take care!

[@mewanhujon7138]

My favourite one from the Late Great Merle Haggard... Thank you Ladies❤

[@johnkraus5454]

Two nice young ladies who are way more talented than any of today's so called pop stars.

[@pierreyvesgagneux2342]

Sure !!! You're right !!! Agree !!!

[@dschonsie]

that's not really difficult

[@anarmadillowithagun]

okay boomer

[@dschonsie]

@@anarmadillowithagun the truth always hurts, lil duckling

[@anarmadillowithagun]

@@dschonsie yeah man music peaked in 1969 when “Sugar sugar” was the top of the charts

[@flybob63]

Toni is awesome on lead but Reina plays a very nice accompaniment too. Great job ladies.

[@MatheusFelizari]

That first guitar bend hit me like "wow, wait a minute!" and I rewound the video to see it again. Great video, girls! Regards from Brazil!

[@dalewilliams3834]

You gals make me wanta forget bout being a. Player . im old been doing it 50 years . and i just love to hear you all .wish i could play as good . thanks and keep it up.

[@thehighllama8101]

The sound quality is impeccable. Nice recording job.

[@TonysVrod]

Mmm, another Sunday morning has awakened me with the beautiful sounds of two lovely birds singing and playing from my iPhone.

[@carlnietoweise4653]

Brilliant! Reyna's voice is so soothing! Love you Toni!!!!! You rock!

[@nelynn5139]

Happy Sunday Morning! Thanks for such wonderful vids which always make my Sunday mornings wonderful.

[@RobertSchilf]

Great singing and playing! I love Toni's red telecaster!

[@DG-wu7ke]

I loved that string of triple picks

[@marshalllanier360]

A beautiful Telecaster and a beautiful young lady playing it.

[@roygunter3244]

I am sure Roy Nichols would be very happy with Toni's lead riffs and Merle would be happy with Reina's finger picking riff, I know I am impressed, a great job as always.

[@harleyxxfabco]

Awesome...My 11 year old daughter has watched all your videos and has commandeered my old Yamaha acoustic guitar. You both are inspiring her to keep bending those guitar strings.

[@rongrego3296]

Love Merle, love you two and Merle would love you too!!!

[@jago76]

Merle would be delighted and this awesome duo does it again. The only doubt I have is envisioning Reina and Toni doing life without parole!

[@austinknowlton1783]

Thanks so much! Love the Hag, one of the best. Now Tori has me wanting to learn the solo!

[@michaelfotenopulos3711]

Incredible!! I saw no bass player, yet!! There was one. I heard it. Awesome 👏!!

[@tristan8141]

I just learned to play this song by watching the chords she is playing. Thanks for showing me ladies! By the way, I love your rendition of it, and your voice is super smooth and beautiful.

[@findout9830]

This one is for ol Merle. He was an artist and a rebel. One of my fav, you surely did right by him with this rendition. I'm sure he is smiling from somewhere listening to this

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

I love you and I love The Hag. Together, incomparable. Great selection.

[@CrustyAbsconder]

You all are going to have 200,000 subscribers in a few months, certainly by Christmas. That is amazing achievement. Merle Haggard only has 63,000, for example.

[@Jenjane55]

You gals are amazing guitarists!! Keep up the videos. I'm a fan here in Texas.

[@jbtex784]

Love the way Toni played that Telecaster!

[@BELIEVEINGOD144REV7]

Put this one together with Billy strings dust in a baggie. Music will always be the best way to exercise our freedom of speech! I like this tune it reminds me of some good old back porch Pickin.

[@josemariafontcanameras1782]

These chicks sing and play real good. Greetings from Barcelona, Spain.

[@vidboy222]

Wonderful! I love when you do country songs. I always thought you would also sound great with at Dean Martin song like Memories are Made of This, or a Roy Orbison song like Only the Lonely. Love you guys.

[@NakedHillbilly]

I love this song because me of my momma and how greatful I am

[@tombowlin7798]

I have been in love with you two and your music magic since I first heard your call.

[@piercedarrow57]

O wow... I LOVE it!!! You NAILED this Outlaw Country Classic...GREAT job!!! Guitar playing, singing and harmonies are wonderful...really ENJOYED this!!! Thank You SO much...