SCOTTISH GUY Reacts To Merle Haggard & Toby Keith "The Fightin Side of Me"

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[@jwmson7791]

Merle was and still is a national treasure. Never be another like him. RIP Merle. ♥️ Great reaction!

[@TheDonsChannel]

Thank you very much

[@duckduckgoismuchbetter]

@@TheDonsChannelGreat reaction to a great song. I tried hard, and failed, to find a KZbin video with the FAMOUS live 70s version of this song. But the original 1970 version, which is equally good, is below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXauoIeCl9CVnbc You may like many of his songs. He's got dozens of great songs...and I don't say that lightly or about many, including from the traditional country that I love. Merle really is one of the most prolific singers when it comes to just incredibly great songs, even from that Musical Renaissance, that Golden Age of Music known as the 60s and 70s! One you might like, which is equally detested by all the right people (cough...the evil Left), is Okie From Muskogee. "Okie From Muskogee" Merle Haggard, Live circa 1970 (I think this is the more beloved & famous live version of the song) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4SchXWIp9yDotE Btw, just so you know, most conservatives are not ever going to donate through Leftist managed Patreon. Patreon is known for discriminating against and de-platforming anything and anyone who is deemed "offensive" to the Woketards of the world.

[@sherrym9274]

When we start remembering the REAL country I can't help but think of George Jones' "Who's gonna fill their shoes" NOBODY in today's "country" has a tenth of the talent as Merle, Waylon, Willie, George, or Johnny or even the talent that was out when Toby Keith got big.

[@duckduckgoismuchbetter]

@@sherrym9274 The song was prophetic. And to this date, no one has filled their shoes.

[@matthewlee6168]

Merle Haggard was the embodiment of country music. He was the Gold Standard.

[@dragons8822]

He wasn't the Gold Standard & the embodiment of country music, "He Is" the Gold Standard & the embodiment of country music !

[@wgj4everlong426]

Haggard wrote that in the Vietnam era,and it's just as relevant today

[@janettamcgee8124]

It sure is.

[@fixitshop3025]

Damn right

[@brianbaswell5895]

Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Hank Williams Jr., and all of the 60s, 70s and 80s Country Stars were Epic! The Greatest of all time! They were Patriotic and Honest and straight forward! Miss that kind of music. I'm grateful for the legacy they left!

[@cridgeway666]

You're absolutely correct

[@fixitshop3025]

100% agree, I’m 16 and even I can see that country music today with a few exceptions isn’t real country music

[@steveg5933]

I've been fortunate enough to see both of these men in concert, though not in same concert. Another Merle Haggard song you need to hear is Okie from Muskogee. It came out in the late 60's/70's as a protest song against the songs protesting the Vietnam war. Merle was always a staunch supporter of the US & it's military

[@lovelightshine2329]

I love Okie from Muskogee!

[@cherylkruisheer3365]

Oh yeah!!!

[@mickie-fielden5629]

Amen!! From an Okie..

[@michaelduncan4310]

Steve G Any true American should be...An Ardent supporter of our military, Law enforcement etc....!!!!

[@davionscott7]

I am 63 and have listened to Merle my whole life. Toby is damn fine with Merle. I love it needs to be the second national anthem!!!

[@patrickthompson2193]

I miss the Hag but Toby is a good one to carry it on. Great reaction!

[@tammycosby4495]

This was actually written during the Vietnam War. The ‘squirrelly guy’ was anti war back them. Merle was one of the greats. He started recording in the 50s and had dozens of hits. Check out ‘Mama Tried’ which is semi-autobiographical, even the birthday in prison part. It’s an amazing song.

[@lb3848]

Merle Haggard got out of San Quenton Prison in 1950. His first recording was released in 1962. His first album was released in 1965.

[@lb3848]

Sorry, got out of prison in 1960. typo.

[@robinmills8675]

Merle (The Pearl) never sang a bad song. I have been loving him for 50 years.

[@okie-kan9240]

I love "Rainbow Stew" by Merle Haggard. But this song really says it all for me.

[@tracysmith1871]

What I love about this song is it fits world wide. Everyone should feel this way about their country. I assume it's like this all over world.🙂

[@jeffburnham6611]

Tracy, I disagree with you. There are many people that flee their home countries in search of a better life, but bring their problems with them and expect others to change to accommodate them. As the song says, "If you don't love it, leave it".

[@emmef7970]

@@jeffburnham6611 I would venture a guess and say we have more U.S. born woke haters than immigrants. How many immigrants stormed the Capital or took to the streets rioting. Just not something immigrants get caught up in as the vast majority are thankful to be here. Pointing fingers at the wrong population.

[@cruzfamily7777]

I like your reaction to this classic, this song is one my all time favorites!!!!

[@bekahms]

I love your Patriotic reactions! Country Music is great for any emotion you want to have. Good ole Country boys and girls seem to have a way of saying it best for me.

[@marieprater9922]

You should listen to Okie from Muskogee.

[@nbrrcowbird9355]

@@tobykeith119 wow a toby Keith fan acting like toby Keith

[@nbrrcowbird9355]

@@tobykeith119 If y'all ever wanted to meet toby Keith head to i love this bar Oklahoma City

[@nbrrcowbird9355]

That's his bar in OKC he may or might not be there but he's an Okie but idk from Muskogee

[@libertybell8852]

@@nbrrcowbird9355 Toby's from closer to OKC.

[@libertybell8852]

I'm from Muskogee lol!!

[@pklbndt11]

Merle Haggard!!! Hands down my favorite artist ever!!!

[@claudiaweber7011]

Merle Haggard LEGEND!!! 👍😎🇺🇸

[@jeanettedegiulio8220]

Unsaddling my horse returning from a cattle roundup. Clean up drink some whiskey and listen to Merle Haggard. A true legend. The music that helped raise this Idaho Cowgirl 🎶❤🎶

[@coletedeux]

Merle Haggard was serving a prison sentence when Johnny Cash met him and heard his music. Johnny sponsored Merle when he got out and the rest, as they say, is history.

[@jamesworthington3346]

Johnny didn't meet merle until later in life

[@frandistabile4723]

Thank you for your awesome reactions to these Patriotic American songs! You are an amazing person and I want to thank you for your service and defending freedom and also the troops! My son is half Irish and Scottish and Italian on my side and he was proud of both his heritages and I was once in a wedding where my best friends family was from Scotland and her uncles came in Kilts and it was so much fun being with them. Boy could they drink. Lol! Love your accent by the way!

[@TheDonsChannel]

Thank you very much Fran. I really appreciate your kind words

[@frandistabile4723]

I meant every word.

[@timlamb6196]

Merle did another song called I take a lot of pride in what I am. It's a song about being jobless and homeless but still holding ones head up and trying. As a person that walked that road I can relate.

[@reneehomen2226]

Love that song and performance! If you don't like our country, nobody is keeping ya here! I love my country of The United States of America 🇺🇸

[@johnmurphy9304]

Love Merle Haggard, this is a great version, Toby Keith is great. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@jerricocke987]

Don thank you so much for this I never knew that the hag and Toby Keith did a duet and it was just wonderful. It amazes me that a song that was written to address protesters of the military involvement in Vietnam is still every bit as valid and every bit as current as the fight inside of me is great reaction thank you so much.

[@cherylann9781]

Merle Haggard is National Treasure. Part of the Bakersfield Sound, that competed with Nashville for the soul of Country. The Bakersfield Sound was more gritty and about the working man. His family was part of the Dust Bowl migrants that made their way to California's Central Valley to work the fields. Merle was a favorite of Ronald Reagan and played for him often. Old school,country.

[@Spring-ne2mz]

The great Merle Haggard. This is Merle’s song. He is famous for the Bakersfield sound out of California. Merle’s parents, just as mine, came to California out of the dust bowl of Oaklahoma

[@onlyme114]

Merle has always been one of my favorites. I've picked and sung more Merle songs than anyone else back in the day and this was ALWAYS MY FAVORITE. 💖💖🇺🇸🇺🇸💖💖

[@mistermisanthrope4106]

Merle Haggard is classic country. He was a legend by the time Toby Keith was a gleam in his Dad's eye. LOL!

[@lindarumsey3109]

Merle will always be my favorite country singer ever. I had the pleasure of attending one of his concerts with my dad for Father's day one year, and I still feel blessed because he was amazing!

[@mcoke61]

Haggard=Legend

[@redstateforever]

Merle was called the Poet of the Working Man, a well deserved title. His lyrics came from the heart and represent the feelings of so many from all over the country. And his voice was smooth as silk, no one sounds like Merle.

[@shellymoreton9814]

Loved your reaction on this one! 😅 One of my dad's favorite songs when I was a kid.

[@janettamcgee8124]

My late father was a WWII veteran and would sing this at the top of his lungs when it was on the radio.

[@colbymorris6034]

Ok bro your officially an honorary Texan, I've stamped and approved it🤣 Anytime you want to fly in, and they ask you for a passport, you just tell them your Texas approved and to move out your way hoss😂👍 This man is more of a patriot than all the people in LA, Portland, NYC, and DC combined. Seriously my man, you are more than welcome here anytime. Lots of Scotts down here as well so you may find it pretty homey👍

[@TheDonsChannel]

Thank you very much Colby. Appreciate that 😁

[@BlueseySole]

#TheDonsChannel Merle Haggard is a Country & Western music legend. Just like Hank Williams Sr, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, and so many more He was a prolific song writer as well as singer and guitar player. He had numerous hits. This song, Fighting Side of Me, was a well known song/hit of his that rings just as true today as it did when he wrote it.

[@cynthiajamison4006]

Amen! Great reaction, way to tell it like it is! When I grew up everyone I knew was proud of our country, our fathers served in World War II, they sacrificed their lives so others might be free. I grew up knowing that the rights that I have have a high-cost, they are paid by the blood of men and women before me, and I will always honor their sacrifices and be proud for what they stood for!

[@jucadvgv3449]

this was origionally a merl haggard song from 50 yrs or more ago. always have loved it 🙂.

[@jaimesonmeza7097]

Great reaction my man and yes country music is an apologetic and is not ashamed to say that we love this land that we live in and we always think in honor the men and women who served to give us these rights that we have so that way we can live free also understand that freedom is not free and we do live in the land of the free because of the brave men and women have an asked these rights that we have today and also if you listen to some more Merle Haggard you will definitely recognize his voice when you hear one of this song is being played on the radio legendary and iconic call of merle haggard is mama tried

[@cathysmith466]

Merle Haggard is a legend in country music

[@djmagallanez854]

This was a huge hit way back for Merle Haggard. Merle is a country music icon.

[@bekahms]

Merle Haggard's hit with his single "The Fightin' Side of Me." The song comes from his live album of the same name. Haggard wrote "The Fightin' Side of Me" in response to the military action in Vietnam: "Runnin' down the way of life / Our fightin' men have fought and died to keep," he sings in the tune. I saw him twice in concert. Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, George Jones...and others. Great Classic country.

[@julieperkins7077]

Boy, I love both of them guys and I sure do miss Merle

[@paulwhite5840]

That song is from my childhood. Merle was king!

[@TexasMagnolia]

Don, I cannot covey to you the Legend Merle Haggard was! Merle wrote this song, and many like, during the Vietnam War.

[@SueDamron]

Love your response!! You make me feel even more patriotic!! Very uplifting!! You’re as patriotic as any of us from the USA!!

[@brendacofer967]

Merle was the best, grew up listening to him and still do. Another song I recommend, Martina McBride, INDEPENDANCE DAY.

[@nbrrcowbird9355]

Listen to both Okie from Muskogee - Merle Haggard, Tulsa Time - Don Williams, and America - Waylon Jennings

[@davidleadford6511]

One of the things that gets me going are those that praise our veterans, while embracing something (Socialism) that many of our veterans died fighting.

[@jamesworthington3346]

You are right but remember it's their freedom to think as they want. It's our job to prove to them that they are wrong

[@emmef7970]

@@jamesworthington3346 Unfortunately some of them are too dense to see the light.

[@rickymeredith3918]

I'm just an old Oklahoma hound dog and theirs a song that inspires me please look up watch me bleed by team fearless it makes my old blood strong again !!!! Also raised on merle haggard !!!!

[@mistermisanthrope4106]

If I may suggest just a few classic country singers you should hear : Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, the Carter Family, Keith Whitley, Chris LeDoux, Don Williams, Hank Williams Sr & Jr, Charlie Daniels, Ray Price, Gary Stewart, Alabama, George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, Patty Loveless & Darryl Singletary.

[@heidistoeberl7176]

I think this is one of your best!!!! Brilliant, and not just for the song!!!!! Thanks bunches!

[@TheDonsChannel]

My pleasure Heidi. Thank you very much for your support

[@willow625]

Two of my favorite country singer. Meryl Haggart - The ultimate country singer

[@laurashepherd9979]

I love and miss Merle. Toby was a classmate of mine and a PATRIOT! ❤

[@pattyyoung2103]

Had not heard that one in a while! 😃😃 And I Love the way you talk!

[@TheDonsChannel]

😁Thank you very much

[@hrhdianednum7203]

That Scottish Burr.

[@Prozak63]

You've done several song by Toby Keith and Trace Atkins. I love them both and they support our troops to the end. This song here reminds me of one Trace has titled Whoop a Man's Ass" 😝💪

[@texaspatriot4215]

Thank you for playing this one my friend, always loved this song, first time I've heard from these 2 Patriots.

[@susaniserhoff9361]

Was always a fav of mine from Merle Haggard, great song

[@TheDonsChannel]

Love it

[@nicoleedwards3265]

THE country legend! Youre getting deeper and deeper into the raw heart of this country Don!

[@margaretsimmons1598]

Marie Haggard is a country legend

[@larrymcauley3152]

New one I had not heard before. Los Babys playing Ghost Riders In The Sky. 3 lead guitars. One older man can make his guitar "sing".

[@itscrazyal]

Merle is the legend

[@nataliesmythe7643]

You need to listen to Merle Haggard's song. Sing Me Back Home

[@TexasMagnolia]

Merle Haggard: Rainbow Stew Are the good time over for good

[@edithdavis2848]

Yep that's the Hag, one of our great ones, Toby is good too. You need more Haggard. He was a wild one, who raised hell, but stayed true to his lady.

[@tiffanym2374]

my favorite Merle song will always be Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Star. I've loved it since I was a little girl. I'm not requesting a reaction video...but I think you should give it a listen.

[@sweetpea1797]

Merle Haggard-Legend! Another (living) Legend is Hank Williams Jr. “A Country Boy Can Survive” is iconic and beloved here. I would love to see you react to this one!

[@BelleDede01]

Merle died in 2016 and when he did his last concert, he was on an oxygen tank and could hardly keep up but Toby Keith was there and told Merle that if he needed him, he'd be there for him. Sure enough, when Merle couldn't sing anymore, he signaled Toby and without a second of hesitation, Toby was on the stage singing Merle's songs to the delight of the whole band, and the audience. It was a great night as Merle did not want to cancel any shows for his fans. What a great person (RIP Merle). Here's the video of that last concert. kzbin.info?search_query=toby+keith+helps+merle+haggard+on+stage+for+last+performance Now Toby himself is fighting stomach cancer and had to cancel all of last year's concerts and he came on stage for an award that was given and he was able to sing a song. He's much thinner than he used to be but we're all hoping he'll come back stronger and healthier. Prayers for Toby. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXbdqHeHZtZkiJY Again, thanks for the awesome reactions. Love from Canada

[@frankscarborough1428]

Listen to Merle Haggard sing...mama tried.. he did serve time in San Quentin he heard Johnny Cash perform at San Quentin. Merle served his time and then pursued a career in country music. Ronald Reagan pardon him. Please react to this song

[@susangodwin600]

You put me in a good mood just listening to you listen to these songs! 😀

[@vikingmama93]

A classic!

[@bonnieandersen9472]

I LOVE those two and I love that song.

[@anitaharris9095]

One of his songs that seems to be really fit what is going on today is Are The Good Times Really Over For Good.

[@cridgeway666]

If you liked this song you would love all of Merle Haggard's songs

[@cliffordbarnes1631]

Don I get all of the Your You Tube alerts except for this one….unbelievable! Thank you so much Don!!

[@TheDonsChannel]

That's strange. My pleasure. I loved it. Thanks again

[@jeffburnham6611]

Merle released the original version back in 1970 as a way of his own take on those people protesting and mistreating those service personnel that fought and died in Vietnam, and were still fighting at the time. Say what you will about Country and Western music at the time, but many were true red-blooded, red, white and blue flag-waving patriots.

[@fredachildress3728]

I love this song!! Thank you for playing this, now if only a lot of Americans were as enthusiastic as you are, but, they're a bunch of spoiled brats.

[@cute_canadian_redhead6747]

It is actually a Merle Haggard classic!

[@magic8ball1982]

I think Ronald Reagan said it best: "I have read, and I have been questioned since I've been here about certain demonstrations against my coming. And I would like to say just one thing, and to those who demonstrate so. I wonder if they have ever asked themselves that if they should have the kind of government they apparently seek, no one would ever be able to do what they're doing again."

[@mickie-fielden5629]

Great reaction, I enjoyed it.. George Jones sings Who is going to fill their shoes? When all the greats are gone.. It's sad that Country isn't Country anymore.. Just one Woman's opinion..

[@aletmartins6940]

Good true country, not the new crossovers. It is interesting that there are quite a few very tall country singers: Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, Darryl Worley, Toby Keith come to mind - all 6’4” and more. Big men literally and figuratively.

[@cherylkruisheer3365]

Your joy and appreciation of the music is great, got to go severe weather alert just posted.

[@lisabosnak7581]

Wow two legends !! Thank you!!

[@danieldawg100]

The Lynyrd Skynyrd song/video of “Red, White And Blue” please watch their LIVE concert video singing this song. The WHOLE song is wonderful, but the last lyrics to our enemies within who choose to hate and complain about OUR COUNTRY is ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!

[@lisabosnak7581]

Legends

[@jucadvgv3449]

you really should hear the origional - just merle haggard, and he was young when he recorded it in the '60's, i believe. absolutely fantastic, and as good as this one is, i think the other's much better.

[@Jiambo]

Sweet! I requested this not long ago in the comments.

[@deebraun7488]

Excellent review! Thank you for your hard work.

[@TheDonsChannel]

My pleasure.

[@franknicholson6108]

Merle Haggard actually wrote this song and I totally agree with the setiment as at that time I was in Viet Nam. Thanks

[@patriciarooney6113]

It was fun to watch your reaction! Thanks

[@gsmith4042]

Love merle and this is my favorite one from him love the original more

[@debbiesenatore5433]

I love “old” country!!!!!!!

[@AllieSierdsma]

Real country

[@debbiesenatore5433]

Most definitely!!!!! Lost love, drinking, jail and Mama!!!!!!!!😂

[@kathleentate8343]

Great picture, behind you.

[@TheDonsChannel]

Thank you very much

[@lizacox1638]

Merle is a legend. 100% You should try and check out Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band.

[@edwardmiller9611]

I will pay the air fare for 51 U. S. senators to go anywhere else.

[@chrisparker2118]

It do go down.

[@leannwebb1762]

Preaching it brother!

[@darlaflorence7428]

Thanks for you videos!

[@nestea8385]

Check out "Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard

[@jamesworthington3346]

Merles the legend and tobies the student

[@rachelginter3616]

I hope you check out EmiSunshine and The Rain..she wrote a song in remembrance of Merle Haggard..( Merle )

[@pathare2658]

Yeah I've had that yelled at me. Back in the day

[@lovelightshine2329]

My two favorite men!