Merle Haggard: Poet of the Common Man

1987 Concert from TNN

[@josephsutphin9275]

his son said he wasn't just a country music singer ,he was the best country music artist. i agree

[@minniepine9115]

Merle is the MAN all over the STATES I only wished he came to New Zealand 🎸🎤🎼💜

[@bettycupp488]

Listened to Merle Hag for many years love his singing.

[@tonysilva2836]

@@minniepine9115 qq

[@lynnadams7017]

What about Kristofferson, Willie,Cash,Waylon Whitley,Newbury, many many more. Merle was great but to leave all those singer,songwriters out isn't good Especially Kristofferson & Newbury

[@alcoull590]

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[@victoriarachelle89]

The 36 who disliked this has no clue what great country music is

[@berthathijssen1765]

better than was and is er never Merle was en is the Best of al mis you. Ever and ever the BEST

[@mariobello8775]

People who don't like the music of Merle Haggard, knows nothing about music.

[@ginajones5470]

I agree, they don't see what us fans see, that's ok, I guess freedom of speech, but I adore Meryl Haggard, and Bonnie too, totally awesome 😀 💞

[@sherrymartin2486]

You got that right!!! Must be some of these so called today's singers

[@Donk82]

Amen to that!!!!!!

[@francesmoore5789]

Must have clay ears if you dislike this man’s voice. Superb! Lots of charisma great songwriting. Brilliant songwriter. A modest caring man with a towering talent.

[@lancegrey1225]

You said that right! 😂

[@ca5ey65]

Merle the greatest singer and musician of c&w. in heaven god will be listening to merle not cash or others no

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Mr Merle We Love You & Your Singing. BONNIE & THE STRANGERS.

[@margaretsharbono2218]

10-2022 to 4-2-2023 Listening to His Sons. Lost My Husband Bobby 8-14-2021 He is able 50 yrs old here.

[@kevinloewen6830]

I can't and won't listen to new country today. If you've lived your life listening to REAL country like i have you just can't!! Hes still my favorite and i still sing his songs at karaoke every Saturday night. "Sing me back home " is my all time favorite Hag song. I got to meet this man at stage left at the Merritt music festival. Proudest moment of my life!

[@barbarajunechampion6690]

Merle Haggard, without a doubt, was the best of the best. His music and voice will live on forever.

[@margaretsharbono5831]

I have Listen to this So many Times. I Truly Love Loved Love this Man. Mr Merle Haggard He is THE BEST. Singer, Song Writer. Great with Guitar & Fiddle. Great Stage Presentation. Nobody Better. Loved Him Since I was 11 yrs old in 1967. Now in 2024 at 67 yrs old still listen to Him& Loving Mr Merle Haggard Always. 4-13-2024. 2:55am MABS

[@shanecasey5369]

The Greatest Singer, Songwriter Ever in Country Music..

[@thelmaturner]

Just listing at I won't say one of the greatest but The greatest of all singers and song writers of all times ,no other words can express this Icon except He is and was the best there is in this life time Thank you Merle for giving us your best ,you were the best , R I P Meryl Haggart job well done ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love you unconditionally Thelma Turner❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cliffsimpson4154]

Merle, the poet of the common man,sure miss him❤

[@bonniehutton4320]

Pretty much perfection. There will never be another one such as Merle.

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@johnhedges235]

IT IS NOT LIKELY WE WILL EVER HAVE THE PRESENCE OF SOMEONE LIKE MERLE HAGGARD SO ENJOY THE GREAT MUSIC HE LEFT US I KNOW I DO EVERY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kentmorrell3913]

One of my hero’s and definitely my favorite country artist of all time!!!

[@freddurbin9106]

The Hag is the Greatest RobbieJo and I Love ❤️ his music. R.I.P. MERLE.

[@atthewhiskey]

The great thing about Haggard and what makes him my favourite is that he is telling his personal life story. It's so powerful.

[@earlblack2914]

There won't be any one who can even compare to this man as he's been the best country musician and performer in my lifetime. I was born in 56 and told at a young age that I'd appreciate this music when I get older. It didn't take long. With this mans help. The last concert I attended was in Santa Barbara county bowl in the early 80s. May he RIP.

[@joehunter6819]

There was only one Merle Haggard, loved his brand of country music ever since I was a young man, I've heard alot of different artists that were good, just none like the Hag!

[@Hagfan789]

Never get tired of watching this stuff. Great show.

[@jamesworthington3346]

My wife and I saw merle at least a dozen times .the first being in 1970 and the last was in Sept of the year before he died. His voice changed over the years but it was always great.i honestly believe he was at his best in the 80s and 90s when his voice had matured and he was singing what he wanted to sing and not just what was popular.rip hag you were the best and you are missed by millions of true country fans

[@fredcolman3230]

I am a Wilie Nelson fan for years,how the hell did I not discover this great man Merle Hagard until a couple of years ago.Sad I never got to see him live.What a great man

[@christophercasey6775]

One of Merle's best friends.

[@pamelamitton8830]

I don't know how I've only recently discovered Merle and now I listen every day...I just love his sexy voice xxx

[@linneahambalek193]

The best country voice, love him ❤

[@bavlen]

A great show. Wish we still had Merle.

[@user-ki4zi9cb5y]

You can tell he really enjoys music and interesting his audience. Love you Merle.

[@jimmcfalls6559]

Merle was the poet that sang about the life he lived from his heart to the listener. Pure heartfelt country music at its best!

[@Walter-ri1li]

Merle's parting of this World sure has most certainly made a massive hole in not just the entertainment World but in almost every day conversations. The missing of him on the Country Social Stage seem to.have knocked it all about. People just aren't the same today no matter where you go. Even Country shows have dwindled to next to nothin' now. In this Performance as I watch him do his great hits now it was almost as if he was tellin' ev'ry one it's not far from the end for him. I will always be playin' his tracks as if he's still here.

[@karenenderle532]

He was such a cool cucumber when he knew he was ON and knew exactly how important it was for his fans to see him this way. Now, I know he had moments that he battled with insecurity, paranoia, and some other things that almost all of us humans fall victim to. My sincere hope is that at the end of his life, he had a moment of clarity and finally allowed himself to recognize just how great and how important he was! Peace to his memory. His music and the love/respect of music that he had and passed on to others, will live forever!

[@nicifilteau1447]

Mighty beautifulyl said! Isn't it a blessing we have the recordings and videos/movies? I just viewed the footage of his Memorial Service in Bakersfield; it was very special ~ ~ ~

[@janicesartain8417]

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[@annajackson6163]

I am sorry that I only discovered the Hag's music about 4 years ago!It's truly remarkable. RIP Merle ...

[@ronniebishop2496]

I heard Fugitive, in 1966, and Merle just kept coming with better and better, and being from Oklahoma I was inspired. Most of his great songs didn’t hit number one. He had about 70 top ten hits 40 number one hits and he wrote 34 of them.

[@loisharrington6544]

He was the best. His music still is.

[@tinaprince5659]

Listened to Merle all my life he was a real country artist missed

[@JaneFox-ej2ss]

no one will ever be the man with the talent and the heart that. he had his songs are the soundtrack to my life and I was blessed he called . e FRIEND I will miss him every day I have left

[@ronnienisbet9661]

Love Merle best country singer in the world and always will be great to have his family, continue great country music going on better than what we have today god bless merle and his family love from his biggest fan in Scotland

[@claycook2230]

I have enjoyed playing guitar as a hobby all my 79 years, just an amateur want to be , people like Merle had unbelievable talent. I really enjoyed this videos!

[@KevinSmith-hm5pj]

Best Spirit in the country music family ❤

[@panzyprice1]

We sure miss you Merle... R.I.P cuz...

[@jeanettekane5877]

I have been a huge fan of Merle Haggard all my life and now love his sons. Merle was the real deal and kept it country.

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Me Too.

[@ivanstruiksma6369]

I remember in the eighties Paul Harvey said certain types of musical entertainment were having their problems attracting audiences. This is one of the reasons why. Merle was a man who truly understood what life was like in reality. The man was a very gifted songwriter and down to earth talented musician!

[@barbarapetry8013]

One of my favorites!! Love this man and his music 🎶

[@davidpennington9339]

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[@margaretsharbono2218]

He is & was The BEST EVER. LOVE MR MERLE HAGGARD THE HAGGAARD 5. ROCK COUNTRY MUSIC MR MERLE, NOEL LEE, BEN MARTY & SCOTT.

[@ericbutton222]

Merle had a world class beautiful voice. Underrated if you ask me. His band were all world class musicians aswell

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Underrated? WTF? No.

[@carrolpearson3927]

U said it best . Just a great songwriter .voice and singer. he was always my favorite and still is .

[@suewalker3600]

Eric Button How can you say Merle Haggard was underrated 😳? Wrong. But I needed that laugh.

[@thomaslemon3971]

@@carrolpearson3927 He could pick a pretty mean guitar too! Best total package country artist that ever was.

[@janicesartain8417]

Love his writing songs,he was a great guitar player. He was a self made man singer and musician. He taught himself. He was a great man..

[@janicesartain8417]

I miss Merle and Bonnie both. Greatest si gers of all time.

[@billfranklin9820]

I agree with his Son , I would be so proud to be his Son ! I wish he could have lived forever, It’s nice that we can listen to him even though he’s in Heaven ! ❤

[@ganderbeaver77]

Merle Haggard has unmasked lyrics using common language to reveal the ups and downs of an "ordinary" life. His boys are also very talented.

[@johnharding6139]

One of the best song writers ever...what a great performer

[@jenroseadiansingh933]

The best music to listen to in this covit19 quarantine time. RIP Merle

[@tootaller]

never fergotten''.... RIP Merle

[@kevanrice1496]

ive said before to get good at pool play a better player my dad was best ive seen

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@douglasweatherley6410]

May you rest in peace Merle you and George Jones and Conway Twitty Charlie Pride are the best country singers around may you guys rest in peace

[@jordanbowen6136]

and mr paycheck

[@lindacarruth4729]

Waylon too

[@margaretsharbono2218]

Johnny Cash

[@tracyspeers7012]

Thank You to whoever put this concert on KZbin,, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson are the best to ever play write perform music,,, Nobody else can walk a mile behind them,,,I wish Merle was still with us,,,But He is in a better place and one day I will see Him again,,, Willie Nelson is still here,,,Once again Thank you for putting this concert on KZbin,,,This is. Tracy Speer good night God Bless Yours Always,,,

[@ellendoherty6981]

Rest in peace Merle, your beautiful music will live on forever xx

[@terriweber8678]

I do believe he saved my life with his music, back in the 70s. Love him...❤

[@shuffle877]

This is awesome. Merle never didn't ever do ANY bad songs EVER

[@merlesullivan903]

This a great song and Merle is a great singer. He is really the best of country music singers for sure.

[@marygalloway112]

Love Merle And Bonnie. Never get tired of their singing and good music. Miss both of them.

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@samparx1]

RIP SIR MERLE HAGGARD I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER YOU REST EAZY IN ETERNAL PEACE

[@maxwalls2925]

No comparison best ever only listen to them.

[@helentipton7566]

Merle was the best no one could sing like him

[@freddurbin9106]

Merle was the best, your absolutely Helen Tipton Fred and RobbieJo my rescue Doxie

[@carmenmacdonald165]

Merle Haggard is my singer and I love his voice

[@mariobello8775]

My mighty Merle R.i.p.was the best singer according to my understanding of music .There will be no other singer better than the late great mighty Merle.love you Merle love your show manship love your voice .

[@jim5746]

A true great country music superstar, so much talent, musician and singer songwriter, just simply the best of them all.

[@merlesullivan903]

Also Bonnie Owens has been great, also the Strangers has been a wonderful and enduring band.

[@tommylunsford8070]

Never anyone before,and never be anyone after Rest in peace my buddy Merle

[@sixstringer7162]

There are none better, because it doesn’t get any better!

[@janeredding1314]

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[@jeffposton7888]

Merle Haggard: The King Of Country Music Was blessed to see him live in concert at the Fox Theatre STL MO Merle may be gone but he is on my radio in the morning when I wake up And on my radio when I go to sleep

[@carolcarstensen6485]

Listen to your music everyday never get bored, best singer ever.miss you

[@paulacipollone3312]

I listen to him ever day and night.one of my favorites is Farmers Daughter.

[@telekaster19991]

If theirs ever been any better I've not heard it.

[@rae0521]

Take a listen to The Mavericks. Comparing bands is such a waste of time. Like trying to compare apples with oranges. Each has it's own flavour... and BOTH are great!

[@carolpaukstis6623]

Thanks for this . Love The *Hag* RIP There will never be another ,,,,,,',,,,,,,,,,

[@phyllishouse6930]

My husband lived merls music We would listen for hours.laughed and cried.still the best music ever

[@deansurratt7936]

This is the first time i've seen this video & i thought i had seen everything utube had to offer on the mighty Merle! We can't get enough of the Hag! Keep them coming in! He's the best country singer ever, IMHO!

[@tommylunsford8070]

You said a mouth full there!!

[@sixstringer7162]

You got it right! The best, ever!

[@joshuasmail6001]

Absolutely! ❤️

[@sixstringer7162]

@@joshuasmail6001 Near effortless perfection! Who ever did it better? Nobody comes to mind!

[@joshuasmail6001]

@@sixstringer7162 Agreed!

[@thomasbrown3061]

Love Love this tremendous Hag show 😁👊‼️

[@colorsforward9951]

His kids loved him for the pleasure We loved him for the performance. And I love him for all the pain he helped me understand.

[@dawnstrydom4031]

Awesome. THE GREATEST 💙💙💙💙

[@debb1371]

This is the 2nd song I've enjoyed tonight, I'm loving his voice. RIP Merle...

[@jamesserie3692]

Unbelievable good stuff from the best ever music of are time 👏

[@mariobello8775]

R.I.P MERLE, I dearly do miss you ,and more than anyone else. I love your voice your showmanship your lead work your humble Ness. It's because of your music I'm a live to day. God bless you Merle.

[@deloreslane2934]

That was awesome as they all were.

[@enahersom3167]

Such a wonderful singer and songwriter

[@franktaylor331]

When you find an honest song and an honetst singer together, you will with find Merle Haggard.

[@suewalker3600]

The expression on his face when he sings tells his story. Tugs heavily on your heart ❤️

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@daisylucy2]

I agree. You can see the true feelings on his face!

[@luannebaker6936]

There never be another Merle. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@gerardbowman256]

There is no greater Star! Merle is the one who inspired me to sing professionally. My daddy listened to nothing but Merle Haggard from 1962 to 2004, and when he heard me sing for the very first time in my life, He put Merle down and listened only to me. this meant everything to me... to know my dad would give up his Idol for his son... I think my sister summed it all up in a single statement... "O.M.G... This is my brother? " I feel honored to have a Merle Haggard upbringing.

[@gailwalker9345]

I am 74 and had never heard of Haggard, the Stones and Beatles were my go to. Just found Merle by accident and, how I wish I had the opportunity to see him live. So real, so deep Thankyou..Australia

[@emiliovaqueromartin1656]

Merle in 1987 live in Nashville TNN

[@crossoverline4623]

Down every road AND every sidewalks I pass, I always play THE FUGITIVE BY THE HAGG

[@marysusans1808]

I’ve been a country music fan for so many years. I must say Merle has certainly been one of my country music favourite’s.🎸

[@nancyterrywhittemore2015]

Many others sang his songs, but nobody did it like Merle! He was the best!!

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@mariececilelassere]

Just one star of ĺove countrymusic with my great amour for beautifull man and voiçe incredible thanks Merle of all my heart 💎💎💎💯🌈❤️❤️❤️😏😏😏

[@henrifoisy911]

" ONE-OF-A-KIND " LOVE you Mr. Merle. See ya' in Heaven & there I Hope to sing a tune with You for JESUS & My Mom & Dad. Amen hank in North-Bay, Ontario. Canada oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[@roknrolbilly]

I LISTEN TO MERLE AND THINK OF MY DAD! THATS GOOD STUFF MAN!!!

[@darleneflannigan2358]

One of my favourite songs by Merle..Kern River...Looking for a Place To Fall Apart....he sang with such feeling and emotion in his voice...I cry almost everytime I hear him sing

[@catherineivors3434]

Simply the best love merles singing 👏👏👏👏🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@leanicekestner9679]

Love this man, and his music 🎵

[@ricardorodriguez5143]

Simply The Best . Case Closed!

[@dorattafrost611]

so good

[@chuckmelton3602]

Merle best there was best there ever will be #1 fan! Rutherfordton nc chimney rock nc lake lure loves you buddy!

[@101662napo]

Bakersfield California loves IT

[@terriweber8678]

I've been loving Merle for 50+ years...not enough hours in the day for listening to his music...🤗💜🎶☦️

[@tommywood343]

R.I.P. Hag

[@ricardorodriguez5143]

There Will Never Be Another Merle. Big Big Shoes To Fill! His Kids Can't Even Hold A Candle To Him. God Bless ,. My Mentor. I Know You Are Jamming In The Sky, If I Could Only Fly.

[@boblyon6404]

I disagree, Merle's sons are the closest anyone could ever be, and they are great. I'll take 'em anytime.

[@dannythacker1029]

those son;s of his are very good sound a whole lot like merle

[@bradfordsmith5942]

Ben does pretty good!

[@southernhellstorm6634]

Merle And George is what country music will never be again . Nashville puts out nothing but shit now. Merle Haggard is country Music! I sure miss him and George Jones. Real country music has been taken off our radios now. This country has went straight to hell.

[@valientevaliente9473]

oh merl i don't know but i can't hide myself from tears if i start to play your music

[@Mlongjar]

Merl you r t best wl miss you.....RIP

[@NixFix-RED]

I and a half a dozen friends of mine would jump on the motorcycles and go where ever we had to go to catch the Hag in Concert. We chased Merle all over the Western States for years. Thank you Merle for all of the good times we had... Love you Buddy, God Bless You Merle.

[@joevquezon8164]

Merle is the common man's musician. Guys like us ;)

[@orkneywoman]

I miss Merle and new songs but he left us so many and in the end too much was expected of him. He looked so unwell but kept on perfoming.

[@broganmoffet7173]

My wife and I saw merle live 12 times in our lives and I swear he sounded as good or better live than on tape. Rip hag your the best

[@helentipton7566]

Merle was the BEST!!

[@marysusans1808]

Merle’s music is certainly so wonderful. 🎸🙏🥂

[@bradfordsmith5942]

I saw him about that many times myself! Even got to meet him once, Ms Bonnie too! Met band members many times. Don Markham and I had a beer together at the casino bar! What great memories. Makes me sad that the era has passed. 😥

[@monmixer]

Nobody is gonna fill their shoes. Not in this decade.

[@gwenbeckham2553]

Love you 💕💕💕💕💕 miss it really miss the heck out of you bro but you have some beautiful sons that will forever hold you up and on our life as long as I'm here thank all you had your boys this is Gwen Beckham I'm staying in Eureka California

[@salvadorluqueacosta6927]

Merle haggard es el mejor músico country de la historia. Tardará mucho tiempo para que se le pueda, ni siquiera igualar. Descanse en paz.

[@emiliovaqueromartin1656]

Hola Salvador yo pienso como tu Yo vivo en España y tu?

[@himnosdenaufrago]

El más completo -gran compositor, gran músico, gran letrista, gran cantante...-, creo que solo Willie Nelson está en esa jerarquía de artista total. Sin desmerecer a Waylon, Kristofferson, G. Jones y tantos otros grandes entre los grandes..pero, sí, creo que Haggard fue y es el más completo.

[@s.r.r.]

@@himnosdenaufrago l agree. Simply the best.

[@kevanrice1496]

mine and my fathers favorite singer

[@walkawayjoe]

Man, seeing the country in a tour bus must be something. Especially in Merle's day. Like those road songs . Ramblin fever especially. I sure like it when he picks on that Tele

[@beltedcowz]

I wish I got into merles music sooner then I did the man was the best wordsmith

[@okothelvisotieno2998]

One of the greatest country musician.. I love his songs

[@doornroosjeize]

YOU ARE ,ALWHAYS MY HERO MERLE, THANKS FORR ALL YOU SONSS ALL GREAT SINGERS,, MARTY,,NOEL,SCOTT,AND BEN ,,I LISTNEN EVERY DAY GREAT DAD YOU WHAS ,R.I.P. MERLE NEVER FORGET YOU 🙏🙏

[@wmweirich]

Hag, the MAN ..... see you at LuLu's sometime soon, Merle. Miss ya. RIP

[@barbaralilly9301]

Kern River just one of my personal favorites.

[@larrybill2661]

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's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.