Willie Nelson, Toby Keith & Merle Haggard" ~ Pancho and Lefty"

From Willie Nelson - Outlaws & Angels
Utgitt: 2004
Album: "Pancho And Lefty"
Utgitt: 1983
Låtskriver: Van Zandt Townes
Outlaws and Angels is a live album by American country and western musician Willie Nelson. It was recorded on May 5, 2004, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. It was released on September 21, 2004, by the Lost Highway label. The concert featured guest performers singing duets with Nelson on each song and was later aired on cable television.
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Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American musician, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed in the late 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books.
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Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961) is an American country singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. Keith released his first four studio albums-1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin', plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of Mercury Records before leaving Mercury in 1998. These albums all earned Gold or higher certification, and produced several Top Ten singles, including his debut "Should've Been a Cowboy", which topped the country charts and was the most-played country song of the 1990s. The song has received three million spins since its release, according to Broadcast Music Incorporated.
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Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 - April 6, 2016) was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler.
Haggard was born in Oildale, California, during the Great Depression. His childhood was troubled after the death of his father, and he was incarcerated several times in his youth. After being released from San Quentin State Prison in 1960, he managed to turn his life around and launch a successful country music career, gaining popularity with his songs about the working class that occasionally contained themes contrary to the prevailing anti-Vietnam War sentiment of much popular music of the time. Between the 1960s and the 1980s, he had 38 number-one hits on the US country charts, several of which also made the Billboard all-genre singles chart.[1] Haggard continued to release successful albums into the 2000s.
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[@RonjasCCQ]

Lyrics: Livin on the road my friend, is gonna keep you free and clean Now you wear your skin like iron Your breath as hard as kerosene You weren't your momma's only boy, but her favorite one it seemed She began to cry when you said goodbye And sank into your dreams Pancho was a bandit boy, his horse was fast as polished steel He wore his gun outside his pants For all the honest world to feel Pancho met his match, you know, on the deserts down in Mexico Nobody heard his dyin words, ah but that's the way it goes All the Federales say, they could've had him any day They only let him slip away, out of kindness, I suppose Lefty, he can't sing the blues all night long like he used to The dust that Pancho bit down south ended up in Lefty's mouth The day they laid poor Pancho low, Lefty split for Ohio Where he got the bread to go, there ain't nobody knows All the Federales say, they could've had him any day They only let him slip away, out of kindness I suppose The poets tell how old Pancho fell, and Lefty's livin in cheap hotels The desert's quiet, Cleveland's cold And so the story ends, we're told Pancho needs your prayers it's true, but save a few for Lefty too He only did what he had to do, and now he's growing old All the Federales say, they could've had him any day They only let him go so long, out of kindness I suppose A few gray Federales say, they could've had him any day They only let him go so long, out of kindness I suppose

[@alfredozelaya1936]

Los Bukis Los Bukis

[@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q]

👍💓

[@curtisyost5247]

how he got the bread. the words and guitars just harmony

[@berndt7091]

😊

[@richardbarrick1492]

Oh my word, thank you for the kindness ❤and appreciation 💖 4 these 2 GIANTS of popular music 🎶 and definitely copying the lyrics for us, well done 👏

[@nsav8]

Toby Keith's smile when Merle starts to sing is priceless. He adored Merle.

[@jimmybreen5104]

God bless both of them ❤

[@TheDrummer51]

There's a real cool story about one of Merle's last concerts. Toby was there and Merle was failing, and he wasn't sure how long he could make it on stage. Toby told him he'd help out. Merle asked him how many of his songs he knew and Toby said, "Hell Merle, I know 'em all!" He ended up finishing the show for him.

[@rollinmckim4719]

Sure the hell am going to miss Toby.........

[@suestrother9030]

I captured it. 🙂 It'sva beauty.

[@balerjohnson3099]

Losing Toby was sudden and hard to take ..We worked the same oil fields at the same time in west Oklahoma ..we never met in those days but we sure chewed the same dirt at the same time ..Miss you boss

[@chrisbenoit129]

When you mentioned "west Oklahoma" I had to think for a bit to remember working there back in 1981. Guymon area. April. Thought I was going to see my first tornado (coming from Canada). A fairly dry and desolate place. Friendly people though. Oklahoma has brought us so many great entertainers!

[@balerjohnson3099]

I made as far west as Laverne Oklahoma and was about 60 miles away from you in ,81. Oklahoma has produced some great artists . Leon Russell , Garth and Toby .. Reba Mcentire used to be a waitress and served my dad back in the day . Ronnie Dunn and Roy Clark lived near me and I did meet Ronnie just before he left for Nashville ...many , many others from our state @@chrisbenoit129

[@countryboy5510]

sorry bro from this texas boy sad

[@vwalsh63]

Looking back, I'm thinkin "live like you were dyin" Tim McGraw song (idk who wrote it) is about Toby Keith. That's based on nothing at all, just sayin. Also you and I might've choked on the same dust. I lived in Boise City "at the turn of the century" and Amarillo since '05. Drove a flatbed over the road, probably delivered a million miles of drilling pipe and sacks of 'mud' from MT and ND to TX and LA (seen one or two oilfields)

[@debracalamia3837]

Toby respected his elders and loved and admired Merle and Willie. Just beautiful. ❤

[@terrybumpass4799]

If Toby was older, he could have been the fifth highwayman.

[@alainjamet6047]

Merle could have been! But in the song there is the higghwayman, the sailor, the dam builder and the astronaut... There should have been a fifth verse!

[@karinwallblom9991]

❤

[@coolguy2475]

100%

[@kimberlygibbs7094]

Wow...how many other entertainers got to sing this with Merle & Willie...speaks volumes. ❤

[@dangifford2710]

Only Wiilie would play a guitar onstage that looks older than him.

[@blondie6549]

Only Willie left. Merle & Toby 2 greats we miss! 😇😇 👀 down. 🎶 together! Wow amazing concert! 🙏🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🙏

[@kimberlypotts3874]

AMEN❤😞💔😇🙏🌹

[@sandymatlock4776]

❤

[@annamariehewitt3173]

I'm 74 and play this great song on my guitar...We must not let it die...

[@stanleymerritt2893]

Great songs never die Keep the faith.

[@lauramattey2906]

Amen

[@mattensor3431]

This song will NEVER DIE

[@Paul-wv6cj]

That's awesome! Keep on rocking!

[@YvonneOrtega2020]

My 21 year old son loves this song... This song will NEVER DIE. Willie and Merle are legends and the addition of Toby in this song up'd the song! 3 COUNTRY LEGENDS!!!

[@PresZach1]

Rest In Peace Toby

[@tmatney]

The smile on Merle’s face when Toby hit that certain tune with his voice. So awesome to see right now

[@dustystrings36]

Toby was a great musician. A great loss for all of us. We should treasure his recordings.

[@fperri302]

RIP Toby and Merle !!

[@owenmccall632]

Just pure natural talent on that stage

[@judithbishop993]

Thank You Toby for looking out for Merle.

[@aema5124]

Look at how the older stars let Toby Keith step forward and sing a good song with them !!! ❤🎉😊

[@lindadobranetski6302]

Wow three great legends whom I love all their music, now only one left. Good old Willie and he is the oldest. RIP Toby and Merle

[@curtisallred7250]

R.I.P Merle Haggard! April 6, 1937 - April 6, 2016 (age) 79

[@BlackmanforTrump]

And now Toby, i can't believe it 😢

[@brucemiesau1551]

Merle was great and is very much missed and so was tobey both tobey and merle were very talented and could do just about any song. , and the guy who sings thru his nose is ok.

[@dougwebber784]

I can only imagine how Toby felt on that stage performing such a great song with two legends like Merle and Willie. Awesome.

[@chadadkins8738]

blessed

[@MAGAMANPATRIOT]

Oh someone else was on the stage with Merle and Willie ? Between Merle making that Fender ring and Willie making Trigger sing I didn't notice anyone else..

[@marktait2371]

dear doug believe is ol scotty boots emerick on the right of the stage but not sure he usually on plays acoustic guitars he told me a few stories about backing up willie abd in studio with merle when they recorded she aint hooked in me no more he gave me merles best of cd advance copy with the song for my 50th birthday he dated my sister for quite alwhile do know him well if so must have been highllight of his music career also pretty sure is ol boots emerick told friend of mine has loads of guitars so maybe he is playing electric my nephew knows scott toby whole bunch thougt he said scott was in the band for the show have to ask him either way great performance by all old boys look like sorry spelling server poor rural virginia he also showed me pictures of whole bunch toby band in jimmy buffets studio but the show must have been special for ol toby love him or hate him sister called him sweet old bear scott and band good ol.boy.very laid back great sense of humour nephew says bunch of good ol boys he traveled with them from nville on tour bus to nissan pavillion met my neice and husband backstage passes they knew band and crew also great show nephew said then ol boys headed back to nville exhausted but ol tobys drivers and crew got them back safe and sound thanks driver my nephew on the bus ultra professional kept everyone safe

[@curtisyost5247]

he probably felt shivers

[@sbooth5507]

The next day he wrote "I'll never smoke weed with Willy again" that's how he felt lol

[@Forevertrue]

I Am so going to hate Willie's last day!!!! A righteous performer and artist.

[@williamgreb2199]

WOW!!! Do you complaining people want some "cheese with your whine". Most of the musicians that I play music around are amazed at the way Willie is able to break time and rhythm with his voice and guitar and come back to where the band has kept the back beat and rhythm. I will bet you can't do it!!!!!!

[@r.mcbride2837]

No, I can't, but I don't bill myself as a singing star and charge lots of money for people to come listen to me slaughter a classic and be pitchy as hell. That guy on the right, whoever he is, was just gawd awful. If I'd been there and paid the gate, I'd have been asking for my money back.

[@thedutchessofdragonshyre4630]

I think they sounded great!

[@davidgibbons2996]

@@r.mcbride2837 obviously you moron dont knowxyour country muscians

[@yqwgjsg]

R. McBride The guy on the right is Toby Keith......a certified super star. All three are super stars. A live show can be a bit confusing if you try to compare it with a released studio recording. The timing will always be different. Just being in the same room with these guys is worth the ticket. RIP Haggard.

[@janefriel6895]

That's our Mr Nelson, unique.☘️

[@ogjoseywales1823]

Townes Van Zandt did the best Version… he wrote the damn song

[@juanitalewis9306]

Look at Toby's Smile. He is in Awe

[@jameslannon9788]

One of the best songs ever written. Townes Van Zandt the legend. Of course Willie, Merle and Toby... great job!

[@lordemed1]

Iconic performamce of iconic song. Man, doesn t get any better with Willie, Merle (RIP) , and Toby

[@lordemed1]

Let´s not forget the song´s creator, Towne van Zandt who left us too soon.❤

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@lordemed1ciao amico! 🙋‍♀️😊😘💘🌅

[@vickieviresrichie7622]

Good for Toby getting to jam w/ two of the greats i know he lovend it. 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉

[@diningroomfish5470]

Beautiful 3 awesome guy's just doesn't get better 😊

[@juanitalewis9306]

Toby showed respect to icon legends. They all hwd natural respect for each other. I Love watching these videos.

[@Tacoma.c]

I am on the banks of the Erie Canal in Upstate NY. Truly enjoying these tunes.

[@DavidEinAustin]

Townes Van Zandt was one of the best songwriters ever, and one of Ft Worth's most talented sons.

[@KaiserBlade]

Well this song anyway.

[@paulstaney325]

Townes, bless his heart, so sad he is gone too.

[@jimrebr]

RIP Toby Kieth and Merle Haggard, this is in my top ten best songs, we still have Willie, who I dearly love!!❤️ 😢❤ My thanks to the LEGEND Townes Van Zandt for writing this pearl.

[@JackieParks-nq9th]

😢😢😢hang in there Willy hate the good guys leaving us, left with pop singers pretending to know country😢

[@t.rayhenry1186]

I am so grateful we can still watch live performances such as these. Are they perfectly sung and played? No, but that’s the beauty of live music. Willie was picking that guitar like a boss, and Toby Keith knew he was on stage with two absolute legendary artists. That’s what made this special.

[@suewalker3600]

@Toby Keith Official Chanel Ever since you started singing. I'm in Georgia.

[@lowellyowell2922]

All of the newer singers nowadays Can't even come close to the older country, Western singers.

[@ssjb7542]

February 2024 RIP, Merle. RIP, Toby. BRAVO, Willie!! You THREE live in the WORLD's heart always & forever, heaven & earth! AMEN. TY xo

[@JackieParks-nq9th]

Amen,we are beyond saddened as we lose the best of them. Country music has lost its heart. Pop music has replaced pure country! Please bring back country music!!!

[@danmoreno37]

Great to see Willie shredding!

[@kostaffing7747]

all i can say is legends like you’ll never see on stage together ever again rip merle god bless willie and toby and prayers for toby

[@margaretjamieson3604]

RIP Toby Keith 🇺🇸

[@BlackmanforTrump]

😢😢😢😢

[@aprilesandefur1827]

RIP Toby and Merle... two greats are gone. Amazing music with three great legends!!

[@venetia6296]

Willie is left alone to carry the torch now. Thank you ✌️

[@brandonzubrod5392]

Wow. 3 great legends of country music! RIP Toby and Merle

[@marianaduran6898]

Only one left is WIILY- RIP MERLE & TOBY HIWAYMEN ALWAYS 4 EVER ❤❤❤ SING LOUD IN HEAVEN, MY COUNTRY CUTIE LADY WILL HEAR Y'ALL ❤❤

[@kennethpack1963]

If pure talent could keep you alive, Mele would have lived to be two hundred and four, or so....

[@ricklangevin1642]

Toby Keith could sing with anybody and to sing with the best of those two he did awesome give thumbs up to that man the best

[@user-zj1ft5tx5f]

Nothing could sound any better, Waylon, Willie and Toby. I'm sure Waylon and Toby are singing up in Heaven keeping an eye on Willie. Willie's voice after all these years is pure perfection. Love them all so much.

[@davidstokes8538]

Genius. Could tell Willie was motivated by Toby’s singing. R.I.P. legends. Willie slashed the guitar. Love Willie too.

[@lindabarnett2507]

I really enjoyed TOBY'S music it was awesome. The Lord wanted him more. RIP your battle is over.

[@merlehaggard2696]

Toby is a great singer. Obviously Merle is one of the greatest of all time. But Toby holds his own. Wow.

[@lowellyowell2922]

3 country in music. Legends, don't get any better than that.

[@user-rt2bg4je2o]

I will never stop hearing you sang Toby with any one

[@wolfgangkeller6304]

R.I.P.Toby

[@Forevertrue]

Thank you Towns Van Zant!!

[@juddpalmer4368]

I will miss you Toby 😢

[@79tazman]

This was written by Townes Van Zandt a great music artist RIP Townes Van Zandt

[@corinebramwell9368]

Wow great songs guys I always love listening to this song over time love from Australia ❤️😘❤️

[@Nightrain76]

This is a classic performance. Willie’s guitar solos are spot on as well.

[@davidcook5705]

You know it was a great honor for Toby to be onstage with these two legends.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Considering both are heroes of his.

[@fatimasilva938]

Goodness this brings tears to my eyes ,loved Merle and Toby .

[@johnnylovelis3375]

Rest easy toby i would've loved him and george strait do this together

[@wayneprince243]

Willie and that guitar is not to be ignored. Three great and stylistic voices!

[@tonyt.michaels4814]

What a thrill it must have been to share the stage with the Hag and Willie. Legends!

[@ambu6478]

Man, it doesn't get much better than that!! Three of the best on one the best songs!!

[@mmggaa123]

Truly, I don't know why Willie choose a classical guitar to perform C&W music, but as long as I live I'll always be grateful he did. 😊

[@debbienolan8367]

Amen 🙏. ❤️

[@ethanweeter2732]

That is Trigger, his classical acoustic Martin guitar.

[@cathylange833]

YOU PEOPLE COMPLAIN TOO MUCH. IT'S MUSIC AND IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL. DON'T OVER THINK IT!

[@shaunelijah455]

AMEN Cathy. Too many social media "experts on everything" these days. Heck, I wrongfully go there myself when I need to get back at the world at times. But mostly we all need to strive to speak the Truth in LOVE.........

[@charlesmishak8434]

Damn right

[@jameswallace3043]

What a great group to hear one of the few last times

[@stevevlietstra629]

They sound amazing. The bass player and drummer nailed it!

[@edwarddeitch8886]

No massage stage production to bolster mediocre talent. Just three musical geniuses playing one of the greatest songs ever written. Pure joy!

[@mikemoon6245]

Willie and Merle are true legends. They can sound any way they like and be great. Subtle differences in versions are appreciated.

[@BlackmanforTrump]

So is Toby!!

[@SugarwoIf]

I know its out of time, but the way Willie sings this is pretty close to how Townes did it originally.

[@DavidEinAustin]

Sugarwolf Great observation! Very few folks have heard Townes version. Townes was the man!

[@user-hj4je5rq5g]

I love this song country music legends ❤️🎶🎸🤠

[@rifleman1873]

That is real music! Some of the younger generations don’t appreciate it, but that is ok, cause I don’t appreciate some of what they call music either.

[@feralmario310]

Merveilleuse chanson merci Townes Van Zandt !

[@Honkytaco]

Willie : sing on tempo? Yea right , hold my joint

[@timbailey9515]

3 Greats mighty Merle Willie Big Tobe love these guys

[@hughhammell1964]

RIP , Toby Deeply loved for what you did.

[@mikkijohnson1838]

Ecclesiastes 4:12 “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” These 3 men held each other up tied tightly. Merle was fading, Willie is 90 now and Toby battling stomach cancer. Praying Toby holds on as long as Merle and Willie. Prayers for Willie and Toby🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mikkijohnson1838]

@@ChangingTides777 Please forgive my ignorance. That scripture just came to mind at the time. I apologize to everyone that I offended.

[@timjess79]

First time I ever saw Willie with his hair down🤣🤣🤣

[@randallfrillmann9201]

This song always reaches my deepest emotions and I haven't yet figured out why.

[@Dr.Stanny]

@Toby Keith Official Chanel I litterally listen to this every day while at work, always pulls me back 👌

[@Dr.Stanny]

@Toby Keith Official Chanel NEVER !!! 👌 much love from the UK 👌😁

[@marcmcfarland5113]

Same here! And I don't know exactly why but it always has.

[@JoanBrown-tf6dr]

Both are so loved and missed

[@klistiranikrupije1724]

R.I.P. Merle

[@austinescalera6416]

RIP Merle Haggard

[@debbienolan8367]

The look on their faces and smiles, what joy they have singing together! Treasures each one of them!

[@renevanderschuur4811]

i agree whaty a legends

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@@renevanderschuur4811 ciao Rene! Come stai? 🙋‍♀️🤩😍😘💕

[@renevanderschuur4811]

@@anelladambrosio2513 hello how are you 😘

[@renevanderschuur4811]

love Merle 👌

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@@renevanderschuur4811 ciao Rene'amo Willie e Merle...🙋🥰😍😘❤️

[@mildredperry8334]

Singing in heaven, all three ❤❤❤

[@nicolasbartlett598]

Willie Nelson is alive my friend

[@gregersrasmussen1967]

Toby Keith did damn well. Somebody Got to pick up the songs of the past. Good job all. 👍

[@valeriejaycox5316]

Great performance.

[@jennycartwright5578]

RIP Townes

[@tangobango9653]

One of Townes van Zandt’s very best.

[@Sans-y3m]

I dont smoke the herb like Willie but I would with him lol

[@angelacalderone9608]

🙏✌️❤️ RIP Toby 💔🎗️

[@dole8001]

To all of those who complain that the singing is off, What do you want? A live performance will always be different each time (especially if the musician isn't lip syncing) and will always be different from the studio engineered version.

[@JohnPalazzini]

+D Ole People always need something to complain about. Fact is, the great majority of them are talentless, vapid bores who couldn't carry a tune in a paper bag.

[@jamesbedingfield1802]

D Ole s

[@kristianjordet2256]

But atleast it's honest and real!

[@jeffreyadams8345]

These fellas have stayed true to country period! Good stuff

[@jeffreyadams8345]

I think its great

[@bradmartin7067]

Merle makes it good

[@Moneytalks.29]

Are we throwing enough hate at ea other for things people said... "yesterday??" Whats it all matter now?? RIP MH and TK ❤❤❤

[@tammybabcock4802]

Love the song and I love all three of these men

[@roids37]

Willie Nelson is like the Dave Mustaine of Country Music. Well loved, and much respected!

[@rperez2608]

I am giving them a standing ovation right here in my house. Fabulous

[@rollinmckim4719]

This gang seems reluctant to add what Ashley does so wonderfully...........OHHHH AND NOW HE'S GROWING OLD when it comes to Leftie.....

[@retriever19golden55]

RIP Townes...you suffered, for sure, and you weren't appreciated as you deserved, but by god you left us some serious music. I have Live at the Old Quarter on repeat; just Townes and his guitar, among friends... the way Townes should be heard.

[@paulstaney325]

Townes, lead a troubling life, died too young as a result. Kinda thought he had that James Dean philosophy, " Live fast, die young and leave a good looking corpse. " Most everyone I know appreciate , Poncho and Leafty.

[@mysidianbard5890]

Man, Jim Keltner is everywhere it seems. A real working mans drummer.

[@tommagnano8455]

Jim Keltner’s dad was our family’s painter. He was always talking about his son being a drummer. Pasadena’s own.

[@nancywessling7380]

Best of the best ever!

[@daviddavis7710]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@JimDarr-hx8ld]

3 of the greatest

[@afc007]

Yet another wonderful performance of a wonderful song written by the astonishing talented Townes Van Zandt and given a wonderful boost by a talented team. All win here, Townes included.

[@francolanera2443]

Très fort

[@MAGAMANPATRIOT]

Boy ol Townes wrote some great songs , this is one of his most popular. The Ballad of Ira Hayes is one of my favorite Townes song's. Merle and Willie do a fine job here , Haggard the great American poet

[@BlackmanforTrump]

Just going to leave Toby out? He is a legend himself, imo the most underappreciated country artists of all time and honestly i think he is #1 on my list. The people who were there that night are so freaking lucky.

[@francesmoore5789]

Wow! And Merle still sounded better than the others