Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson - Pancho and Lefty (Video)

[@cerconefamily2912]

My grandfather was a troubled man. An orphan, an alcoholic and was severely abused as a child. He was really strong and very smart. He became very successful and had two beautiful daughters one of whom was my mother. When he got everything he ever wanted he destroyed because he was scared someone would take it all away. He drank himself into oblivion in a bar he had built in his house. My mother and her sister forbid us from seeing him but when I grew up I was really drawn to him. We had a great relationship and I helped mend the fences. We were all there at his deathbed. My mother cried like I've never seen before and he had a soldiers burial in Arlington. This was his favorite song. R.I.P. Granpa I hope you know everyone loved you.

[@philschuler9674]

Thats a beautiful and tragic story. God bless you and your Grandfather.

[@samueldewey5528]

My grandparents raised me n i never quite got to know my real dad n relate to this story R.I.P. GRAMPA love you much n miss ya

[@KimCritchlow-cn3yf]

Nice tribute

[@thejoker2000]

Grandpas are always the first to go before you know. Their feelings are eternal.

[@MarieBlain-mx8mf]

What a great story. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@humbertohernandez3067]

All these classics are fading away , just like I am . I guess that's the way it is . I'm glad to take them with me.

[@lethalchase1065]

19 from Oklahoma will play this song all my life

[@annoyedbrox4851]

​@@lethalchase1065 16, from India of all places, I love this song, country music and the open air, these classics are timeless and won't go nowhere.

[@travismiles5885]

Nah bro, if it's good the younger generations pick up on it. I dont know how old you are but I'm almost 50 and a die hard metal head 🤘🏻 I grew up with my older family members playing this kind of stuff and I was just to angsty and full of youthful defiance to listen to "old people music." Now that I've lived long enough to experience life I get this music. It takes a long time for an acorn to grow into a mighty oak. I still love my head banger stuff but Waylon Willie, Johnny and the rest are right there next to them in my playlists, keeping company with all the great classic rockers from the 60s and 70s. Cream rises to the top. Dont fret you're leaving it in good hands. Thank you for keeping it alive, we found it because of cats like you. Take that with you and leave the music so we can pay it forward.

[@jbmusic4095]

@@lethalchase1065 lets fucking go brother, forever. keep it real and honour our ancestors

[@peytonledbetter6007]

Making it my mission to instill these masterpieces in my kids when I have some. A piece of you will live on with that.

[@randybrewer2019]

What the hell? Why is this song so soul ripping? There are only a few songs that last through multiple generations, yet still educe nape hair goosebumps. May God bless Townes, Nelson and Haggard. American icons.

[@theleap2946]

I was grateful to see Haggard play in my home town for the first, and sadly the last time. It was weird. “I’ll see you next year!” he said, but he died the next year instead. It was a great night. Modern country fans who were probably wondering what the fuss about were cohabitating a space with old country lovers who probably watched all these old crooners in their primes. Ten gallon hats eveywhere, with farmers and country people in their best clothes and then dufusses like me that love metal and hardcore, but grew up with this music, all watching in a 100-year old theater. Heck of a night. This should be a country song itself.

[@johnstack4316]

It was sad to see Townes vansandt who actually wrote the song do a cameo appearance.

[@jamesknutson8684]

One of my dad's favorite songs. I lost him two weeks ago. Listening to Willie's music, it's almost like he's here with me.

[@christiewood1458]

So sorry for your loss; may his memory be a blessing. 💙💚🙏🏼💚💙

[@tyler1671]

Chin up... this pain never goes away

[@Pietro7383]

You are fortune to have a dad who introduced you to music with deep messages!

[@gabefields8012]

My dad loved this song also. He passed away in 2011. I first heard this one when I was 15 with my dad, which was odd considering I was a metalhead. I moved 150 miles away from him when I turned 18 so I didn't see him nearly as often but in a sense he lives on in these songs. Sorry for your loss

[@stepinthyme1624]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad in 2020 and my Ex in 2022-the pain hurts, but the music helps.

[@jimmycollette9209]

Willie, Merle, and Towns all in one video. Three of the worlds greatest singer songwriters ever in the same video. Don't get any better. Miss you Towns and Merle. Hang in there Willie.

[@charlesbrowngodhelpmeimiss4907]

Page from my life

[@regdavies5737]

This song was also recorded by Emmy Lou Harris, and it was her version that Willie Nelson first heard.

[@clemep]

I think very few people know that Townes Van Zandt wrote this...

[@reggiehall7612]

Seems to me that Townes lived a hard life. I'm grateful he gave us this before he departed.

[@caronmacisaac208]

Oh my god.. I am going to cry face off when will goes..all these country superstars. Nobody will ever be able to come even close. Their stellar and have left an infinity of perfect. Check me out@ caron macisaac(youtubevideo)

[@crz-impact3677]

That tasty little lick after Merle’s delivery of “now he’s growing old” gives me goosebumps 100% of the time

[@garryspowerpointpresentati6125]

took me weeks to learn it

[@mickeyphillips6603]

“Say a few for Lefty too. He only did what he had to do.” Those lines always give me goosebumps.

[@janetrevino8709]

Brings me to tears..

[@gracewomack4228]

...we are all getting old...those of us who are lucky enough...

[@mattmatt6572]

Get old or die trying... my grandfather always told me getting old ain't for sissies.

[@dvrn86]

Merle's voice is like pulling on a warm jacket on a cold day.

[@rickhensley5963]

Now this song is real C&W music. Not the half-baked twangy bill shit of today.

[@charliewhite9777]

Check out Daryll Mc Call " the weeds outlived the roses " ( 1976)

[@JamesBond-ym2gv]

Your absolutely right 💯💪🤠

[@iwantmynametobeaslongaspos7194]

Finally someone who agrees with me. Modern country is trash but old country is amazing. A lot of people say they hate all country but old country is art. This is coming from a big rap fan, I genuinely love country

[@JimmyGelhaar]

Preach it!!

[@toddbob55]

agreed ... january 1st of 2000 country music died

[@Martin.Wilson]

Townes said that he really couldn't take credit for writing this song because it came to him like a thunderbolt. He said he felt like this song was just passing through him and all he did was write it down. Typical of the humble man he was.

[@Rosemary-rh7nt]

That was the perfect explanation of this song......❤thank you......❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@noeldeal8087]

I seem to write poetry when I lose someone I love or when I'm really really hurt. Kinda just flows out...

[@javanautski]

Perfect gifts come from above - just have to be humble enough to receive this

[@PaEMT_FF9]

💯%

[@davidsimmons5936]

I tell you only believing God healed you your family I'm David Austin Simmons gold Beach Oregon neskia by Ophir hardtack ridge Pima messiah hi grandson I declare God healed you your family I suppose

[@Butchsiek]

Hard to imagine, Willie has been in Music for 83 years.. 67 Professionally . First song he wrote at the age of 7.

[@Lunathelunatic21]

Merle

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

Willie Nelson was 48 yrs old, and Merle Haggard was 44, in 1981. Wow. It's like Willie got old fast, and has stayed old forever.

[@gtfochimba]

Right?! He looked AT LEAST 70 here lol

[@Truerealism747]

​@@gtfochimbastrange and amazing how he hasn't that must since then in reality

[@christienelson1437]

But still young at heart.💕💕🙏

[@heathermilligan393]

My momma was born in 43, she had a vinyl record cover with Willie in a suit and clean cut, I was born in 1980, she loved her some Willie clean and long haired ❤

[@lucas_almeida10]

People looked older by that time

[@minniesmomma6374]

A classic! I am 64. When this came out I was way younger and not thinking of getting old. Life goes by so quickly and songs like this make me wish I was young again and could relive it all again. Don’t know why.

[@greglewis1146]

10,4

[@Michael65429]

I turn 70 tomorrow and this song makes me realize I have wasted my life away, wish I could change my past, and sad that it's gonna be over soon. Peace and love is what it's all about y'all...

[@timmarkham1728]

I agree

[@runyourrace2finish910]

I’m right there with you brother. We are here then we are gone.

[@k4door789]

Me too makes me cry ..

[@Joe-bg7is]

We all live and we all die

[@RodWilliams-y9b]

Sad but true!!!!😢

[@charlesbrowngodhelpmeimiss4907]

True my friend

[@StevenAdams-zj8tx]

Yea but left sold out Pancho for the reward money they were friends great betrayal

[@Disent0101]

AND GRASS IS GREEN, MEANWHILE WATER IS WET!

[@halfson9261]

When I die, I'm going to be whisked across the universe to settle down and meet my soul mate

[@randyjohnson2936]

One of the best ever written" thank you you boys ❤

[@bobs58cruiser]

Two of the greatest EVER

[@tshafi5030]

Oh yeah! Oh Hell yeah!!!

[@strangelove47]

Three of the greatest ever.

[@randomritchie]

Debatably one of the most iconic songs of true country music.

[@jefffarrell7066]

No. It's not debatable.

[@roderichroby6236]

Country WESTERN Music.

[@mikeivey6504]

Townes Van Zandt wrote this incredible song and we should all be thankful that these two legends covered it so masterfully. Nice to see Townes get to be in the video.

[@gar949]

yes it is

[@Tsuma_Vento]

Townes has gotten more appreciation over the years, but I think he's still massively underrated when you put him up against the famous country artists.

[@Kontomanikos1964]

He is appearing in the video many times

[@jasonmcgarity971]

Townes at 1.01 in

[@DrawFlush]

Exactly! Credit needs to go to Van Zandt. Although this is a nice version, nothing compares kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKHVg41orKuEepY

[@delldunn7590]

They should have made a western movie out of this when the song was popular

[@GreenAshR47]

Hey, that's a good idea. Maybe doing so now would reignite the song's popularity.

[@tonycollins3505]

Still popular …

[@garybrewer4212]

literally did..... its called pancho and lefty. i have it on vhs

[@troymiller319]

DRRRRR

[@robbiebettilyon5304]

Absolutely!

[@m.g.n4898]

Ah, Townes Van Zandt - what an amazing writer! Always goosebumps.

[@brushylake4606]

Poncho needs your prayers, it's true...but save a few for Lefty too. Heartbreaking.

[@redstateforever]

Love Willie, but when The Hag starts in...damn. That voice is smooth as silk, there’ll never be another. The working man’s poet.

[@thepianist7084]

I've thought that for years. That entry of Merle is just....

[@amerigodiehl7426]

I honestly think it's the best part of an already amazing song,

[@bazthehandyman]

Absolutely

[@gwenyffyr]

Recently I sang this a Capella for the folks in the assisted living facility where I live myself. No one had ever heard of it before. I won our talent show as a result. Until this time no-one there knew I could sing! I made a few new Willy and Merle fans out of them😊

[@timmarkham1728]

Awesome

[@dvrn86]

You mean Townes Van Zant fans!

[@johnnystafford1826]

@@dvrn86 he has a cameo in here. Cool

[@dona6606]

Most impressive! You Rock!!!!!!!!!! Greetings from Thailand

[@brandonkitchen9229]

🇮🇱😀🇮🇱

[@Flashback50s]

It is great to see Townes Van Zandt in several of the scenes as a different person each time.

[@luketdrifter2100]

First time I noticed him in the video. Agreed, very great to see

[@papajohnloki]

@@luketdrifter2100 yeah

[@bigsky1970]

Yep, he wrote this song.

[@johnharrison2466]

Time is a cruel thing

[@mikebrown2531]

time is neither cruel or gentle, it's what you do with it that counts.

[@hugoagogo4324]

No time is cruel

[@cinnamongirl7877]

This kind of music has saved me during this pandemic. Whoever reads this.....I hope you are safe and well. This too shall pass.

[@wbrobinson1]

I'm here brother. Semper Fi!

[@citytaxi1082]

👍👍👍👍

[@calvinsharp3346]

@@wbrobinson1 wp

[@stanleyweingart6361]

And I advere to this day; The best song ever written. Thank you, Towns van Zant for sharing your genius.

[@stanleyweingart6361]

@@wbrobinson1 I got your back, devil!

[@swiftmatic]

Now, THAT'S real Country ❤

[@TheSubygirl]

My dad in a nutshell. I miss you dad. I hope you're surrounded by your dogs and heaven has good fishing.

[@jackmorgan5687]

Hello,how are you doing?

[@AP-nx6xo]

👍🏻

[@plarddaniel5137]

Les animaux sont interdits au ciel.

[@ricklong3260]

I'm on my way I'll meet you at the old fishing hole. Rick

[@deleriom]

Me too brother, I'm hoping for peace for you and your dad.

[@Peanutgames2013]

Songs that tell an entire story, with the music video to provide the visual. Those days are long gone.

[@arkynative667]

Sadly

[@frankducett9]

No they aren't.

[@Peanutgames2013]

@@frankducett9 Well I don't see any videos with a story anymore, so if you do you are lucky

[@tshafi5030]

Best EVER!!!

[@nathanreed9643]

Sad but true my friend and they are not coming back sadly 😢

[@jerimiahhamby4790]

I love the gave the writer of this song a cameo in this video. RIP Townes Van Sandt. Writing legend

[@BMauneyGearmaker]

I noticed that as well. All these years and today I noticed this.

[@jerimiahhamby4790]

@@BMauneyGearmaker in all honesty, I didn’t know until it was pointed out to me on another KZbin page that plays the video. Might have been this one if you scroll far enough.

[@davidcook7528]

Listen to Snowing on Raton...another great by TVS.

[@Calebevansmusic]

I just noticed that.

[@alexanderdeppa8044]

Can honestly credit Townes for getting me through my worst bouts of depression in my younger years. If I have a son I want to name them after him.

[@brt-jn7kg]

Only two highwaymen left. I cannot begin to the you how much Willie will be missed here in Central Texas. He does a whole lot for a lot of people behind the scenes that nobody ever hears about. The man is a National Treasure

[@SJ-ni6iy]

Seeing Townes in the background is my favorite part of the video. A beautifully written song, made even better by the legends singing it.❤

[@myvenusheeler]

We think alike. Townes Van Zandt was a hell of a musician. Of course, not taking away from Willie and Merle in any way.

[@kenknight4560]

Say a prayer for Lefty... RIP Merle.

[@alvinwoods639]

There will never be Country music this good again.. All the Great ones have passed on or will soon be there. Damn I miss those good days of Country..

[@williameidson7289]

oh yes grew up in nashville in the 40's

[@chrissummers6545]

What was that like? Very interesting ❤​@@williameidson7289

[@darkeagle5836]

The legends are dying off and their sure as hell not being replaced.

[@jeslerish]

Check out hellbound glory..

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Unfortunately Charley Pride has gone to the other side today.

[@rogermullen6825]

so true

[@jonahmenikoff1997]

sturgill simpson, tyler childers, colter wall, jason isbell are doing their best!

[@darkeagle5836]

@@jonahmenikoff1997 In my opinion, they do not replace Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Waylon Jennings etc...

[@Mongo1940]

Rest In Peace Townes Van Zant who wrote this classic. He's in this video in several scenes. Great song writer.

[@ericloveday3647]

You got that right. He was Texas Bob Dylan

[@ericloveday3647]

Obviously Willie and Merle had great respect for him

[@randyelliott9152]

They should have put Townes name with the other credits at the top of the page.R.I.P.Townes and Merle.We still got Willie

[@diannmabus5114]

But even better than Dylan.

[@eclecticmusica]

@@ericloveday3647 He was America's Bob Dylan. Dylan will tell you that.

[@donnharris3223]

One of the great, beautiful desperado ballads of all time. From the tears he sheds for his mother in the opening stanza to the tragic ending, 'now he's growing old'-- it's a moving portrait, a metaphor for all of our lives, sung by two who have lived it.

[@alanmcneill2407]

Very, very well said. I hope you write other things.

[@davidgorka4315]

Anyone else get chills down their spine when Mearle starts singing halfway through?

[@bullferguson5668]

I am poncho

[@crunchie83]

The story goes Merle had fallen asleep during the recording session for this song when Willie woke him up around 4:00 AM to give him his part. Merle thought they should wait until the next session to give him time to learn it, fully expecting to have to redo it later if they tried it now so late into the session. He thought the lyrics Willie brought him were "a half a mile long" and no way he could get it right that quickly. But Willie pressed on and got Merle to record it right then. That's the only take they did and that's Merle's part you hear in this song.

[@yourfriendalejo]

Yep! Loved his voice after hearing his first line. I think that’s what a good country voice sounds like.

[@caramelmonster4082]

💜

[@yosofunnybunny4623]

Yes I'm just now becoming a merle fan

[@BeefbrothHD3L]

Im 19 and just started listening to Willie Nelson, Merle, the highway men etc. And it's the best music ive ever heard

[@mattblake9936]

me too man

[@susandufour8749]

Oh, i may need to adopt you as a musical grandson!

[@BeefbrothHD3L]

@@susandufour8749 bettt

[@heyjack3184]

Keep listening to old country my friend, it gets better. It will help you in life. May God bless you in your adventures in life.

[@UTCUTR]

Good for you my young friend. I am 35. I been listening to him since I was a pup. I now hold willie has my higher power. All men should believe in willie.

[@lisanowlin6123]

Lord I love this song so much. Listening to the guitar twang and Willie's voice, Merle's too, brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@bryonmollica]

I'm crying now

[@robertpuckett4346]

Same here. My dad used to play it for me and say "this song reminds me of us" One day I'll figure out what he meant. Rest easy pops till we meet again. Jim "IceMan" Puckett 1954-2020

[@robertpuckett4346]

@Nick Darling son of a motorcycle enthusiast and Harley rider, "The Iceman"

[@superpoacher6711]

I don't even know why I'm crying😂😂😂

[@georgerivers5839]

Same here. And not much does that to me.

[@bryanlilly8876]

This video just takes you somewhere. Willie, And Merle. I love Willie, But when Merle kicks in, It gives me goose bumps. 🙂

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@maxxxy79]

These two are at a minimum show what real country music is… the musics now a days isn’t rea country

[@dmreynolds3971]

I love Willie’s voice ….but when Merle’s voice comes in, my heart rises. I had the pleasure to see Merle in concert in Marietta, Georgia before he died. Checked a bucket-list box.

[@jeremybilbee9451]

I got to see him in Branson, Missouri. I'll never forgive myself for going to buy souvenirs at break and being outside of the room when he sang Silver Wings...my favorite song of his hands down. He was gone before I had a chance for redemption.

[@chiefwork1790]

Yep willie’s voice is pretty underrated

[@chiefwork1790]

Are you a big fan of his?

[@yuvettealbright9441]

This is the best ever

[@docasbroadway9049]

I also love the way he sings and it gives me memories to the good old days anway how are you doing?

[@acemulligan7010]

Heavy metal maniac here. THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE! Every once in a while, I come here, set it to loop, and let it play. Today is one of those days.

[@KartKrasher]

Listen to the original by townes van zandt

[@shanesantana54]

I'm with you brother! I'm still old school metal with Pantera, Metallica, Slayer and Motorhead.

[@ChollaRanch]

As an old-time Texas cattle rancher, I never was a metalhead . . . till I heard the folk rock/Hunnu rock/heavy metal Mongolian band: The HU. They've toured Texas twice now (2019 and 2021), and their heartfelt ballads, Metallica-approved covers, and straight-up rock hold my full attention. As for the Hag, his last performance was given just a few miles down the road from me, at the Nutty Brown Cafe in 2015. Forever memorable. RIP, Merle Haggard.

[@Eclectic999]

🤘

[@mazrio128]

Metal head here : Listen to the (specific) Townes Van Zandt - Rear View Mirror (live album) track #1 to hear the Greatest version (just 2 guitars and a fiddle). Love this one though.

[@pamelagraham4402]

Songs like this made me love country music.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

There are only a few songs that give me goosebumps. This is one of them. Love the song and Willie and Merle 👏🏻❤️‼️

[@ptrain86]

Totally agree

[@shanemason7163]

Look up Jae Mason!! He was good as well!!

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

@@shanemason7163 … Thanks. I’ll check him out.

[@JJCelestino]

Red knecks privilege

[@jomorgannz]

This song is an earworm for me at the moment

[@Thc14Me]

You are not alone.

[@Thc14Me]

And it's still there. At least I'll know the words if I ever try to sing this karaoke when drunk.......again.

[@bradyray4063]

This is my all time favorite song. I’ve often told my family that I want it played at my funeral.

[@wyattsassomevideosareviews2722]

I'm make Shore we play wap for you

[@jmgack1]

Same here

[@Johnnysthunder]

Never forget Townes Van Zandt, the genius that wrote this epic, epic song...

[@jimoliver535]

...and he's in this vid. :-D

[@alicelovell3905]

What a Genius Song writer!

[@JJX921]

Yes Sir. He wrote the best ballad in Country Music History.

[@brucebehner4142]

@@Jeffbambam no

[@kobebarka8633]

When you see Willie and Merle sitting at the table with the Townes the next table over, it zooms in close on willie and his head his looking in Townes direction singing to him.

[@sbteam1332]

When Merle starts singing it's as crisp as a brand new $100 bill.

[@ADFeldbauer]

They had 98% of the album complete, they just needed a title song and Townes Van Zant wrote this and Willie was like Thats IT! He goes slamming at Merle's bus door saying they had the title song hence why Merle only ends up in just a sliver of the song.

[@amyjo6153]

My mom loved this song. RIP Dolores, cheers to you! xoxo

[@davidmurphy5083]

Hello Amy

[@jrad1593]

My 2 yr old wants me to play this song for him before bed almost every night...he sings along. Music lovers young and old will continue appreciate these guys.

[@klaire1058]

He’ll remember it for life

[@dianachester8106]

My 21 yr old GRANDSON Used to call it "NANA'S SONG!!".We played it over and over from Dallas to Oklahoma!! He would say, "PLAY NANA'S SONG!"HE STILL REMEMBERS IT AND ALWAYS WILL!! "SOOO ADORABLE!"

[@ldaick2358]

An old soul✌️🥺

[@douglasanderson542]

Keep your eye on that boy he’s going places fast🤠

[@IshDaFishPickleball]

thats the people we need these days, and forget about life for awhile

[@kenmckinnell8153]

I get chills when Merle comes in toward the end.

[@powi3378]

Know what you mean...🎼🤥

[@ricktuit468]

A song that never gets old

[@robinschmidt6237]

Me too! Every time since I was a little girl 35 yrs ago.

[@wayne-lj4in]

Yes! Merle.. He can just nail stuff like no-one else. 03:50 ! :>)

[@Martin.Wilson]

Even though I know it's coming, it gives me goosebumps every single time I hear Merle bring it home. I don't know exactly what it is, but it deeply affects a lot of people the same way.

[@ritaheilm4218]

Great Song & Awesome Video.

[@FredHonest-ot2wl]

Hello, how are you doing today, I hope you are having a wonderful day?

[@dookey71]

Imagine a convertible driving through the desert on a cool night with a million stars in the sky and this song pumping out of the stereo. WOW! Such a great song!

[@mepayne1]

I like the way you think.

[@lawnmowermanTX]

Epic.Comment. Ever!

[@jamesclark4927]

My opinion is this is the best version. 👌

[@bionicman6969]

This reminds me of ole pap he could play all this stuff and bring a tear to your eye. Couldn't read a lick of music, one of those old timers that played by ear, God I miss you dad.

[@staylofordo7111]

Nobody, nobody, could put the feel of country western music like Willie and Merle . I like Townes special way of picking this song and it’s beautiful too. Willie and Merle beat everyone. I have my version. But I can’t come close to any of these three. Thank you for the awesome video!

[@Magoshowmedival]

I'll Forever love this song. R.I.P. Merle...

[@michaelbarnes9768]

So will I my grandfather's favorite song he's been gone for 12 years now and I still listen to it

[@jamespierce3652]

Antonio Ferreira Neto Ok thanks

[@davebunch5493]

Antonio Ferreira Neto RIP Merle!!!!

[@jpb1231000]

And Townes..

[@paulmartinez2475]

I will too.

[@LOVECOUNTRYMUSIC]

This is one of the best duets in history. 👏🏻❤‼

[@luluwinke6581]

yo major repeat

[@raymondclifton1238]

Possibly one of the best songs of all time. Lyrics, vocals, and producing, spot on!

[@leahharris5]

❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️. Merle Haggard ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Martin-mp4iq]

respect to willie and merle for including townes in the video

[@marcusg503]

Totally agree!

[@betsareoff]

Yes. The author of the song. Cool

[@phillipgeorge4278]

Respect to townes for including them you mean

[@lindsaygulley2689]

Thank you.

[@Martin-mp4iq]

@@phillipgeorge4278 true ;D

[@rustyjrust873]

18 wheels, good music, and a good road; that's all I ever asked for. The simple life. I was blessed 44 years. Amen.

[@charlie81980]

Reminds me of my grandpa. We would listen to this on cassette tape of Willie Nelson called ‘half Nelson’. A tape of songs that Willie did with other singers. I am almost 43. Grandpa passed away when I was 16 and I still miss him everyday. It is amazing how one person can have such an impact in this world. When grandpa passed I lost my fishing partner. I don’t go camping anymore. Haven’t been to Montana or go on summer trips much like we use to. However, it is also because of grandpa that I never tried alcohol or drugs. He had his sobriety at the three year mark when I was born and maintained that until he passed away. He was straight up with me and lead me down the correct path. Miss you grandpa.

[@kristalxleigh07]

I still have my grandmother's Willie Nelson cassette tape. Takes me back in time to the backseat of her car listening to good ole Willie.

[@gabefields8012]

Sorry for your loss.. thank God for solid parents/grandparents. There is not enough of them anymore

[@playinem121]

Charlie81980-Your grandfather sounds like a very GOOD man and I am betting that you are a good solid man yourself. Like you, I have been blessed to have some incredible influences in and upon my life. Most of them are gone now but I like to think that somewhere in some way they are still watching me. It helps me sometimes to do the next right thing and every now and then to make better decisions than I might without the love and respect I have for those who showed me the way. I hope there are people in your life who are just coming up and can benefit from your examples and experiences just as you did with your grandfather. Thank you for sharing your story brother.

[@playinem121]

Charlie81980-Your grandfather sounds like a very GOOD man and I am betting that you are a good solid man yourself. Like you, I have been blessed to have some incredible influences in and upon my life. Most of them are gone now but I like to think that somewhere in some way they are still watching me. It helps me sometimes to do the next right thing and every now and then to make better decisions than I might without the love and respect I have for those who showed me the way. I hope there are people in your life who are just coming up and can benefit from your examples and experiences.

[@johnslaughter3806]

God bless Grandpa

[@Morrisneuro83]

Merle made this song….epic and the best ever! We love you Merle

[@nickmerrick18]

How many times can I love this song?, Infinite. LOVE

[@lgr8280]

Honestly, how many times can one listen to this masterpiece and not get tired of it? Still counting.........

[@defaultlife3538]

Same

[@careful...Icarus]

Set on endless repeat friend and fade into it.

[@carolmcouture3422]

Disobedient Nomed it is a very nice song

[@stacyanderson5121]

For ever

[@stacyanderson5121]

@Disobedient Nomed q

[@jamesbaggett7223]

That mournful tone in Willie's voice always gives me chills

[@KyleStansfeld-zi6gc]

This is an amazing song written by Townes Van Zandtz. Perfected by Willie and Merle. Love the part where Merle comes in. He was such an exceptional singer and musician. Such a rich voice.

[@betsyboneshaker2204]

Oh my, they both sing like angels on this song. They really nailed it. Thank you, Townes.

[@JamesSmith-wf1pd]

I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?

[@jonsebastian4823]

Hi Betsy, Willie and Merle do a great job on Pancho but I can't get enough of Emmylou's version kills me every time. Stay safe girl

[@JamesSmith-wf1pd]

@@jonsebastian4823 oh really?

[@wickedvivid75]

Townes was beautiful and so are Haggard and Nelson.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@George Dave ciao George!come stai?🙋🥰😍😊😘

[@rayward3630]

Probably my favorite Country singer. Merle Haggard had a unique voice that wasn't mistaken for anybody else. He was able to put words to music maybe better than anyone before and since him. Hell, I remember him from Hee Haw, when the family would all sit and watch on Saturday nights and I always tried to mimic his voice. I didn't always agree with his political views, but that isn't why I admired him. I admired him for what he could put into a song, his underrated ability on the guitar and what he brought to country music. I remember his impressions of Marty Robbins, Hank Snow and Johnny Cash. Nobody could do them better, not even them. He will be missed and nobody will ever replace him. I'm glad I lived in the era where I got to listen to and watch him.

[@Insignificatos]

God this is Beautiful. Special, beyond special. Meaningful, beyond meaningful. Townes you found it.

[@MarlaHoneycutt]

I play this song all the time my mom was my best friend and loving mom. She just passed away at 91 . I miss her so much Thanks for this song.❤

[@SNBoomer4ever]

❤ 91 is a long-lived life. I hope you find comfort in that and take care of yourself. Your mom is resting well.

[@danlogan5657]

sorry for your loss

[@MarlaHoneycutt]

@@danlogan5657 Thank youGod bless you.

[@jonmyers8046]

I remember when this song came out. It was constantly being played over and over. The song and video are masterpieces, and these two are legendary 👍

[@davidtucker2380]

Thank you for growing up in a time when men were men.

[@garymacpherson7355]

Towns Van Zandt wrote this Willy and Merl do a great job.

[@George_Washington_Hayduke]

I didn't learn about it until Willie and Merle did it 11 years after it came out. I don't have much excuse either. As I was in and out of Austin from 74 until 90. I'd heard of Townes but there were so many great musicians in Austin in those days it was hard to keep up. Maybe he was in Nashville my early Austin years. I distinctly remember riding in the back of a pickup and some guy telling me about Townes but I don't think I ever saw him live. Towne's life was truly tragic. I can't help but wonder how much his brilliance was due to his mental illness and how much was in spite of it.

[@imperiallegacy]

@@garymacpherson7355 townes

[@regdavies5737]

This song was also recorded by Emmy Lou Harris. It was her version that Willie Nelson first heard and inspired him to record it.

[@stevenpdxedu]

During the 1980's (my trucker years out of Pasadena Tx) Willie's music kept me going for untold miles and smiles. Always wanted to a have a few minutes chat with Willie . . . just because he seems like such a nice guy. Thanks for everything Merle and Willie, it's been a great ride.

[@7layeroscillator807]

pasa get down dena or in my neighborhood, stinkadena

[@Karbide3084]

@@7layeroscillator807 I can confirm both of these nicknames for Pasadena Tx 👍My birthplace. Parents learned to 2 step at Gilley's. Grew up over the ship channel in Cloverleaf.

[@docasbroadway9049]

it makes me remember alot

[@jameshurst5378]

Hello Steven, how are you doing today it’s nice to meet you here 😊

[@infamousjax]

when merle comes in though... goosies everytime... hope you're resting in piece old man... you probably saved my life

[@shaneellis9519]

I'm from Austin and I've seen Willie a few times in my 50yrs. I was lucky my friend Gabriel Roads mom sang backup for Willie. I met Willie at that Christmas party. He was a kind gentleman. We even shared a bowl lol. Such a great memory.

[@WillockRudger-qu9li]

Hello how are you doing today

[@traininglime5559]

This is real country music. Real country music tells a story or a lifestyle. it’s not this whistling Pop music that you hear on the radio today, that is not country music. This is real true country music and you can tell by the emotion in the song.

[@mmartin7483]

I agree 100% with you. No screaming no swearing and they didn't need to be half naked to make a Hit!

[@wyattpetersen4532]

Mainstream country died when Bush left office

[@leftyo9589]

amen! bro country sucks!!!

[@TheAncientTale]

I agree. I, for one, hate country music. That’s a bit of a disturbance, due to my location of living, but I do generally love this song. It’s a story, something memorable, something that makes sense. Not some garbage about Applebee’s.

[@Anonymous_joe445]

@@mmartin7483 and nothing about beer or a truck or hunting it is now sadly about Whitetails and trucks and beer . Country music used to be a art form where they showed the south had poets too know every song goes like I get my truck and I’m ready shot to a buck And I get my deer and I’m ready to drink some beer . It’s like country rap know about the same things back in the day before the 90s country was about story’s and the root meanings of the song were not country in lyrics but wholesome now country music try’s to make songs about the country if you know what I mean

[@only_james]

I remember moving to Stockholm by myself at age 21 for my bachelor's degree. It was wintertime, and I often took walks in the dark evening in the woods and by the lake next to my apartment building. I always played this song, sang along softly as I walked the path and thought of my home and family in the Netherlands. Every time I play this song now that I am back in my country, I think of the beautiful time I had in Sweden. It brings tears to my eyes.

[@kp7502]

The song tells the story of two outlaw characters, Pancho and Lefty. Pancho is portrayed as a Mexican bandit, while Lefty is his American accomplice. The lyrics depict the betrayal of Pancho by Lefty, who turns him in for a reward. The song explores themes of friendship, betrayal, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life on the run.

[@paulruiz4518]

People used to say the song was about Pancho Villa life story?.... There "Might" be some Similarities; Pancho Villa did have Americans fighting in his Army. He was betrayed by those who were close to him or (set-up in the ambush in Parral, Chihuahua México) My 2- grandfather's on both sides, lived in that part of Mexico, Durango where Pancho Villa was from and lived in his, hacienda during that time period. My Dad was 2- yrs. old when Pancho Villa was killed, and during the Mexican Revolution there was certainly lots of; killing, betrayals, friendship and loyalty around? It must have been Crazy Not Knowing Who to Trust or Not!!!

[@gwyngriffiths3669]

@@paulruiz4518 The writer of the song Townes Van Zandt specifically said the song was NOT about Pancho Villa

[@paulruiz4518]

@gwyngriffiths3669 that's correct? But I said "Similarities" Not the same?

[@azul_6.5-cf7dm]

@@paulruiz4518the Mexican revolution was the real “Wild West” the u.s just copied the culture and made it into cowboy western movies. Anglos from Texas aren’t aware that they copied the cowboy culture from Mexican vaqueros/mexican cowboys. Anglos migrated to Texas,Mexico as pilgrims.

[@paulruiz4518]

​@azul_6.5-cf7dm That's Absolutely True!!.....

[@pointnIaugh]

Will had a B-Day a couple of days ago. God bless, he's the only one of the 4 legends who are still with us 🙏

[@williamthomas7534]

This song has always been one of my favorites. I absolutely LOVE the fact that Townes Van Zandt is in the video. First he was a Federale then the guitar player in the cafe. Well done. I also heard that Willie’s daughter produced it.

[@thatkidthatkid2075]

Beautiful I love this well done ❤

[@mlafeverphd]

Right on about Townes Van Zandt - had to do a double take the first time I saw it.

[@justdynee]

This gets better as the decades march inexorably forward. A classic by one of the men in the video, the legendary Townes Van Zandt. Is the haunting melancholy getting more haunting ? I'm just imagining things as I get older, maybe.

[@dutchwolf5110]

This was my father's favorite song may he rest in peace

[@gavo6240]

Ya I don't know him but RIP

[@zig-zagman5073]

I karaoked this song with my dad makes me cry everytime

[@mariocosio885]

May your father rest in peace

[@patbrennan6572]

Your daddy had good taste Dutch..

[@shannonritter3576]

Same. Exact same. Everytime I hear this song, I feel that lump gather in my throat and tell myself not to cry.

[@rperez2608]

This is one of my favorite songs ever and when Merle sings it is the sound of an angel singing. I wish his voice were in the song even more. It's just a fabulous song.

[@MrPackers2012]

This is my favorite Willie Nelson/Merle Haggard song ever! I never get tired of listening to it! Great song and chorus!

[@keishiemcdaniel4011]

Mrpackers2012 mine too.. such a great song😢

[@shanewoods1980]

Who else rode with their dad, windows down dirt roads no destination, just Waylon, Willie, Hank jr, Johnny cash on the radio? Times I’d give my soul to go back to because I didn’t appreciate them as much as I do now

[@themersh4064]

Shane, with me it was my 2 uncles in an old pick-up truck with the windows down and I could barely see over the dash up on my knees back in the 60's and early 70's. 3 on the tree and the world was my oyster...RIP Randy and Donny. You are missed. Thanks for the memories. Cheers!

[@wallacesykes8130]

I sure did I miss my dad& the good olday's

[@duke6961]

Miss those times as well. Dad loved the music and I grew up on it. Lost my Dad September 3rd 2020 and my oldest dog on September 2nd 2020. Been working the riots since May 2020 in Portland. It's been a shit year. Savor every moment. Appreciate the small things because they pass so quickly. God, watch over us.

[@waynetincup5877]

And marty mostly. My dad's favorite. Mine too

[@branon6565]

Shane Woods ....Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Bocephus, King George Strait are the artists my Dad always had playin on the cassette deck in either his '70 Cj5 or '74 Bronco....still does to this day, only difference being now he's towing his Bronco with his '21 F350 Powerstroke 🇺🇸🤘🏻

[@carolyaster5466]

This song is so beautiful and haunting. Willie and Merle are amazing.

[@Insignificatos]

Excellent comment

[@carolyaster5466]

@4Q2 smith What a song. How sad. How beautiful. Thank you for suggesting it. TVZ wrote songs made of lightning and tears.

[@salvadormartinez5356]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing, Hi how are you doing?

[@keithkachnovich2863]

Great tribute to Townes

[@FredHonest-ot2wl]

Hello, how are you doing today, I hope you are having a wonderful day?

[@kennethbrown4474]

I bawl my eyes out missing my parents to this song.

[@JimFoster]

One of the greatest songs and performances of all time.

[@curtisstickler9667]

Dec 25, 2019. Can’t beat this kind of music

[@jjj6096]

I like both versions. But Townes van zandt is the best.

[@larrylinn8589]

@timetrader A great songwriter like Townes, writes songs that even great song writers will perform and record!

[@brittneyhaynes3786]

This was my dads favorite song. Makes me miss him so much

[@robertryan2542]

Pure magic. From Ireland.

[@ediliocantu7954]

One of my favorite songs never tired of it can listen to it all day long

[@gypsyfiresign1064]

This song really takes me back 25 years. I was working at a Top 40 Country AM radio station as a DJ. I was required to play the current hits twice an hour and that got so monotonous. But twice an hour we could play our personal choice that was considered an "oldie" and this song was always my choice. The Highwaymen was another huge favorite of mine. Country music has morphed into something I don't recognize. But this...thus was true "Outlaw Country"! I really miss those days.

[@musek5048]

Country sounded like country all the way until the mid 90s when you started hearing the more polished and cut studio tracks they tried to pass as "country". Everytime i hear these classics i get transported to a beautiful desert landscape at sundown while riding a horse. Traditional country drumming styles straight up capture the sound of being out there just ridin' around, at least to me of course. Midland's song "fourteen gears"(not the studio album version) is a perfect example of what i mean. I feel like a trucker when i hear that song lol

[@giovanna8187]

Just about my favourite country song. The mystery and melancholy get me everytime. Merle is dynamite. Wish he'd sung in a poetic vein like this more often. RIP.

[@Candoit2]

"Whose gonna fill their shoes"? Nobody, ever in this new generation...I'm 80 years old and been hearing these two for many many years. May you RIP Merle..... Gone but never forgotten 💔

[@willielam2189]

Im 74 and you are absolutely right!

[@leahharris5]

❤ ❤ I Love. Merle Haggard ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bobballard387]

willie nelson is still alive in 2019 rip merle haggard

[@wadeatkinson4766]

Would love to meet Willie "if" he ever passes...God Bless Willie

[@mcpheonixx]

One of my dads favorite songs! Rest easy dad, I'll be seeing you soon enough!