This show was the first time I ever heard this great song. Still my favorite version. From 1986.
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@johnpastirchak10532 жыл бұрын
Who's still crying over Merle? Ok, I'll start... Me.
@americanpatriot73592 жыл бұрын
💔💔💔
@97remois15 ай бұрын
probably everybody who loved him and his music😢❤️🩹
@sandygreer19214 ай бұрын
We all miss Merle.
@vickieviresrichie76224 ай бұрын
Me😪😪😪
@dorothywelch89044 ай бұрын
Me too
@jerrylarch6556Ай бұрын
My wife died today. This song is the perfect expression of how I feel right now. It's so perfect I even have mobility issues and can't stand for very long ("I can hardly stand"). I MISS YOU PAULA!!! IF I COULD ONLY FLY!!!
@robertsalter63715 күн бұрын
That's terrible. I'm very sorry to hear it. I hope that you are able to get through the pain.
@joyceplacek196110 күн бұрын
@@jerrylarch6556 So sorry for your loss sir. May she rest in peace until you can fly also.
@Gin08273 күн бұрын
My husband passed away 2 weeks ago. We went to several Merle concerts. I heart aches. We sent balloons up in the air after the funeral. I asked the kids to put on Merle’s silver wings. I wish I had asked for this one. Sorry for your loss.
@nevereverforever0010-uf9su2 күн бұрын
its gonna be ok.. shes still with you. jus not in skin, but in energy
@147shawna7 ай бұрын
There's no-one today to compare with Mere Haggard
@nonreader2 ай бұрын
There has never been - and never will be - anyone to compare with Merle Haggard.
@MarkBudge-qs3ch2 ай бұрын
Not even close !!!
@jim5746Ай бұрын
Merle puts all the wannabe so called country singers to shame !!
@user-ie4yt9ff7s23 күн бұрын
Absolutely
@joyceplacek1961 Жыл бұрын
Blaze Foley sang this song at my dad's memorial in 1984 . He loved and thought that my dad walked on water. He barely made it through the song. Rest in peace Blaze. And rest in peace to my father Clyde Buchanan. Writer of Austin Pickers.
@saintshouse6791 Жыл бұрын
blaze wrote it. What a superb story you have
@anelladambrosio2513 Жыл бұрын
@Mark Hoffman ciao Mark! Come stai? 🙋♀️🥰😍😘💘🍀
@joyceplacek1961 Жыл бұрын
@Mark Hoffman I'm well. Do I know you ?
@hansenthingvold2212 Жыл бұрын
that story is really something... wow
@silviaretamoza Жыл бұрын
Video de Merle hsggsry en español
@claytondavis30894 ай бұрын
The “new” country music can’t begin to compare to this classic melody!
@johnledford6942 ай бұрын
The rock n' roll of Country?
@lillianmills2110Ай бұрын
Thanks Blaze Foley for this beautifully written song. Merle Haggard was a word finder for songs, hence picking up this gem and singing it like it was his own. Miss you Merl. Rest in Peace both you and Blaze. 🙏💛
@clydebaxter307211 ай бұрын
I dedicate this to my Son Izaiah William Clyde Baxter whom perished tragically in a house fire August 11th 2023 Rest in Eternal Peace and Godspeed my sweet youngest prince.
@user-bn2uw4bx9p5 ай бұрын
😿🌈
@Tommy-fk4kc5 ай бұрын
amazing song choice
@jeaniewilliams39495 ай бұрын
So sorry about your son wish you didn't have to go through that God bless you
@clydebaxter30725 ай бұрын
@@jeaniewilliams3949 Thank you, bless you.
@tommythomson58064 ай бұрын
My heart goes out to you and your family.
@karenbritt88884 ай бұрын
Happy Birthday April 6 today❤❤❤Merle Haggard we still Love and miss ya. ❤️ ❤❤ you can fly now in Heaven. Bless your family ❤
@davidstokes85387 ай бұрын
The lyrics were amazing. Well done. Rip Merle and Blaze
@JackieParks-nq9th3 ай бұрын
Lord give us true heartfelt country music back, so sad we've lost them all.
@jeffsweeney878529 күн бұрын
It hasn’t gone away it just has chosen to hide because of arrogance towards the simple.
@gregiles9085 ай бұрын
Sweetest manly sound that can ever be produced. Glorious tones, marvelous sentiment, timeless delivery. ❤
@DebbieOliver-tv2xb3 ай бұрын
Luv u merle.
@bradfordsmith28972 жыл бұрын
When Merle says "I'll try", it gets me every time! 😥💙🎸
@johnkirtlan9854 Жыл бұрын
😢me too
@daveandersen24845 жыл бұрын
knowing this was written by a troubled, sometimes homeless guy...seems to tear me up, putting myself in his, and all us other troubled souls shoes...if i could only fly...i sure wish we could all fly, to be near our loved ones, when we are lonely,and need to be near them...then for some strange reason, it makes me think of my loved ones who have passed away...if i could only fly to heaven to see them.
@mikeorenic71552 жыл бұрын
There will never be another Merle Haggard .... You will be sadly missed
@KevinAsher-zo2qz10 ай бұрын
You got that right.
@russianthotbot699710 ай бұрын
Yep
@johnschade902 жыл бұрын
Merle has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.
@eddieswewney24962 жыл бұрын
I lost my 2 brothers 2 years ago and I have not got over them gone and never will Rip miss you forever 💔
@dunexapa101611 ай бұрын
Every note, ... perfection... just wow ... all I can say is thank you Merle .... simply, thank you... and God Bless ...
@kathleenmcwhirter35832 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad the great Merle Haggard recorded this gorgeous song, written by Blaze Foley, giving it the far wider audience it deserves.
@mfort84872 жыл бұрын
Even listening to this version I can close my eyes and hear Blazes deep voice sing "and one more lonely night". I hope his soul is at rest. RIP
@danvitale18252 жыл бұрын
???
@tabathastaples78842 жыл бұрын
Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!
@fivedotsdave9723 Жыл бұрын
@@danvitale1825 Dan we're not all mind readers, what do you need to know?
@billpaul4013 Жыл бұрын
Great song and great singer
@moniqueaudet71297 ай бұрын
MERLE HAG THE REAL COUNTRY MUSIC LOVE YOU STILL ❤❤
@tammyward29322 жыл бұрын
In all my years I've never heard this BEAUTIFUL SOULFUL HEARTFELT song and I've listened to country music my whole 50 plus years on this earth. It almost brings me to tears speaking directly to my heart!!! Blessings to ALL!! 😍🥰🙏💯🤍💜🤎🖤❤️🧡💛💙🥺😢🤗
@ronaldjohnson9024 ай бұрын
Welcome to the club…
@stephenyoho14827 күн бұрын
Blaze Foley wrote this song
@jamesavery95818 жыл бұрын
Merle is the man.How great thou art.The man is amazing.Shame on the radio for denying his humble music.
@BoogityBarnes3 жыл бұрын
Written by Blaze Foley....one of my favorites. Saw him live in 1984 at the Outhouse in Austin. He crawled from under the pool table and got on stage to perform. Blew me away that night. I was recently divorced and missing my 4 year old daughter. Blaze's song is fantastic!
@BoogityBarnes3 жыл бұрын
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@Khuttu2 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Merle for this beautiful song it brings me to tears each time yet I love it so.
@Officialmichferit504uc Жыл бұрын
sending love,honesty and frankness make you vulnerable, did you watch this at live?
@BobPapadopoulos11 ай бұрын
The original Blaze Foley version is untoppable though.
@rogertripp167 Жыл бұрын
Perfection at it's best! Words, melody, heartfelt emotion sung by the best voice ever to sing a country song, period! G.O.A.T.
@DeeMoback11 ай бұрын
Yup .....but should always mention Blaze...... always.... everytime..... always
@jamesy596211 ай бұрын
v
@dunexapa101611 ай бұрын
I thank the Good Lord every day to be able to experience such beautiful music. This song is directly from the heart. Right straight from the heart.
@donnacarter27269 ай бұрын
@@dunexapa1016😅
@nigellambert47388 жыл бұрын
People will be watching this outstanding performance in 50 years time - Merle will always be regarded as a truly great artist.
@reaxionmb3 жыл бұрын
If he could only shout out Blaze.
@burkejw592 жыл бұрын
Waiting for the world to9 change
@katherineskaggs67392 жыл бұрын
Very true! Just awesome!
@wilmanolan94522 жыл бұрын
One of my faves.
@jgibson0102 жыл бұрын
45 more to go
@rondickson7906 Жыл бұрын
I never get tired of hearing this song or Merle singing it. I think of my daddy who took his life over 20 years ago. If I just fly to be with him for a time.
@joanbyrne111 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about this from Ireland
@darylhouse9560 Жыл бұрын
Best to you ..and fly
@sbae8675 Жыл бұрын
My condolences to you my dad passed away he was a youngman at 54 but thanks to him im listening to merl kind regard.from ireland 🇮🇪this was one of his favourites
@tomcoryell Жыл бұрын
I’m a survivor of my dad’s suicide as well. It’s been over 50 years and it still hurts. I’m sorry for your loss and I understand.
@tjdinfl2 жыл бұрын
That’s the best damn song I’ve heard in 15 years.
@usav8erharris585Ай бұрын
Miss you Merle. This was when country music told a story.
@erichourihan642111 жыл бұрын
This is what country music is supposed to sound like.
@georgesowan76832 жыл бұрын
Amen to that Eric.
@billridge78542 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hag.
@user-dm9my2lt4mАй бұрын
Pamela Ruth Lee. Pierce( my fiance) rip.loved merle. Great memories. Rip. Merle. Bless your family. ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊
@guitarman39682 жыл бұрын
RIP, Merle. You are irreplaceable.
@gailwalker934510 ай бұрын
Makes me cry everytime so deep and heartfelt. A master of emotions.❤
@1alniter8 жыл бұрын
Even with all of his talent, he was such a humble man
@stoneydalat1792 жыл бұрын
Merle haggard was such a great man in different ways @Mary Johnson, he was so blessed
@murph543811 жыл бұрын
An absolute masterpiece - the song - the performance --- it does touch the soul --- that's what beauty does
@waynelockwood52773 жыл бұрын
This is One Great Singer big time, no matter how many time's we listen to these great Singer's each time the Music just keep's getting better to listen too, doesn't it, God Bless you Merle Haggard and Family and Friend's Too Always.
@elizabethmitchell91133 жыл бұрын
A legend. I can't hardly listen without crying. So many memories wrapped up in his music.
@tammyward29322 жыл бұрын
Me too!🤗😢💯🙏💙
@lisalopez7488 Жыл бұрын
Our times were so good. Memories come slip through our souls.
@tammyward2932 Жыл бұрын
@@lisalopez7488 , Absolutely 💯 🤗 Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN! Peace to you! 🤗💯🙏🌺
@LarryBill-ei8kh11 ай бұрын
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 songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!
@SuperGrandlady7 жыл бұрын
Love the violin , and the sound of it, love the way that Merle Haggard sings too. Just think he sang this song in 1986and here I am listening to him today.
@stoneydalat1792 жыл бұрын
He was blessed with such great talent, Merle's beautiful songs and memories will live on forever 😭. I'm listening to him almost all day here @Jeanette McMaster. Hope you doing good?
@billridge7854 Жыл бұрын
Listening to Merle&Willie was like Jamming w/ family
@lovinlife66308 жыл бұрын
One of the greats of country music. I believe that when he sang this song, the words had real meaning to him. He will be greatly missed.
@patcarter51264 жыл бұрын
Love Merle and his rendition of this touching song. RIP Merle and Blaze. :)
@stoneydalat1792 жыл бұрын
This song is really touching @Pat Carter. Merle was so blessed, may is gentle soul rest in peace ☮️
@LarryBill-ei8kh11 ай бұрын
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 songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!
@paolot85156 жыл бұрын
George, weylon, Johnny, Buck, Glen, Merle, Marty, Country legends to the end. RIP
@joshuab37153 жыл бұрын
And Blaze Foley. The writer of this song.
@guermeisterdoodlebug79802 жыл бұрын
It’s really brought into focus by juxtaposing them and their talents with the current crop of country music “stars.” Well, at least from what I know. Things got so bad that for the past few years all my music comes from KZfaq channels, mostly people in living rooms, bedrooms, and on porches. Even dropped my Serius/XM subscription.
@robertrouse42648 жыл бұрын
He Can Fly Now..............On Angels Wings. This Song Is Like A Potato Chip.............I Can't Listen Just One Time. Love It !!!
@franbaker76388 жыл бұрын
Wow, Merle Haggard at his best. Heaven's choir has a new, strong voice. RIP.
@stoneydalat1792 жыл бұрын
Wow ☺️. Heaven's choir, that's a good one @Fran Baker
@billridge7854 Жыл бұрын
Don't know where he's Sanging it,but he'll damn shore be branging it
@shadowflowers747 Жыл бұрын
@@stoneydalat179 Heavens Choirs the greatest choir of em all ❤
@leslieallen59514 жыл бұрын
Best singer of all time
@billyganoesr6546 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous song ❤
@razorsharptokill10 жыл бұрын
I miss country music like this! Grew up on Merle haggard music.
@davidsaltz57085 жыл бұрын
razorsharptokill l loved him tooCNN
@randallmanning71825 жыл бұрын
If we could only fly, there'd be no more lonely nights
@gregpeterson34684 жыл бұрын
I was driving in my truck listening to Sirius XM Prime country the day Merle died on his birthday I pulled over and shed some tears.... never get tired of listening to The Hag...God bless..
@jimd414 жыл бұрын
I was at work and looked at my computer to see what was on the internet on Merle’s birthday. Not much. 10 minutes later my daughter called me and said Merle had passed. I couldn’t believe it. Hard day. Never be another.
@terrychase5432 жыл бұрын
ive loved this fabulous singer snice 1965he brings lifeto hissong which i still sing today rip hag
@jeffreyscott45644 жыл бұрын
I love the emotion Merle has in his voice when he sings this heartfelt ballad. I wish he'd mentioned Blaze Foley and given credit to the man who wrote the song. None the less,, Merle nails it and his rendition is so moving
@rubyw67384 жыл бұрын
This man Merle Haggard, is the best country singer , as well as songwriter I have heard in my 85 years on this planet! Miss him greatly!
@kathyyansick53824 жыл бұрын
...be safe! ...your fortunate!
@paulimondi90173 жыл бұрын
Merle the Pearl.!.( ... most of the best often didn't prefer fame; fortune or notoriety, anonymous was often the answer. Best/ Least/ it gets nuts, I went to prison deliberately, as I had opportunity to do 2nd half of his concert/ -prov VA Memorial Hall/ James Burton. , well it's better to go all out ... the guitar sessions... Roy Nichols struggled to play this * technique! James B., was Merles favorite- acompaniment. Thinking.?.
@TheOneCleanHippy3 жыл бұрын
True, but he didn't write this song.
@willduniver87733 жыл бұрын
Blaze foley wrote this song
@daleorestherhoover81932 жыл бұрын
@@willduniver8773 here we are
@johnschade903 жыл бұрын
One of the best singer of all time we miss you hag
@hughowens28115 жыл бұрын
greatest country singer I've listened r I p
@ChucknArkansas6 жыл бұрын
Yep, best damn song I've heard I've heard in fifteen years................no doubt!!!!!
@waynelockwood95702 жыл бұрын
Here is A Great Country Music Artist big time Who Knew How to make A greta Song like This Sound Even better when Merle Haggard sing's it , A great Singer indeed.
@onedayati5 жыл бұрын
Very Good Song.
@onedayati5 жыл бұрын
Very Good Song..
@rohitbrandon8 жыл бұрын
Such great depth, such new height - such greatness. Merle you are a star forever. RIP
@colinwood387 Жыл бұрын
Meryl was an incredible artist and his style of singing was unique he performed this brilliantly
@patricianausedas7246 жыл бұрын
Oh if I could only fly...God bless Merle!
@sarahthornburg8943 жыл бұрын
Daddy always liked Merle Haggard !!!!!!!
@richardgergen44276 жыл бұрын
Credit to Blaze Foley for writing this great song, and tp Merle for pouring his heart and soul into it.
@maryjocurrington78942 жыл бұрын
Saddest song I've ever cried to...
@Boxframe986 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful song. Sure do miss you Merle. Glad your music is still here to enjoy, I never get tired of his voice. So much emotion and depth of soul. I love the way he interprets every song he sings he left so many gifts for us to hold on to.
@davidmoore2325 Жыл бұрын
Hello dear,how are you doing?
@anelladambrosio2513 Жыл бұрын
@@davidmoore2325 ciao David!come stai?😍😘❤️🎶
@jimlester8878 Жыл бұрын
I always thought Merle Haggard wrote this song if I could only Fly
@richarddando20098 жыл бұрын
Merle and Blaze met today.....R.I.P.
@RonTimmonsM12 жыл бұрын
What a great time for music there are no computers and all these musicians were playing live in front of an audience on TV how amazing is that? Not only that but the lead guitar player is absolutely amazing I certainly would like to know who he is. I absolutely love this song too. Cheers to everyone who loves good music that is made by real musicians
@benjaminfeldman1244 Жыл бұрын
maybe Clint Strong on guitar
@nakebuckaroobob6 жыл бұрын
Pure Country Gold
@williamgilbert28926 жыл бұрын
Merle.... I miss you, thank you for so much..
@shawngilbert49004 жыл бұрын
I thank God, I was able growing up to Merle’s music
@lewie7820 Жыл бұрын
Have always loved country music. Merle is the reason. Been listening to Merle since the 1960's ...........
@LindaPelchy-qb3op Жыл бұрын
Beautiful song. Wonderful singer
@LarryBill-ei8kh11 ай бұрын
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 songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!
@michaelferguson56577 жыл бұрын
Merle has always been my favorite country artist and writer I will miss him with all my heart just hope they have a guitar in heaven with his name on it
@patsyeast15846 жыл бұрын
There will never be another Merle Haggard and no one else can even capture that voice..
@LarryBill-ei8kh11 ай бұрын
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 songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days!!!
@JohnE5288 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of this song. RIP Merle and Jimmy Belkin - fiddler
@shirleyhamilton16995 жыл бұрын
One of the very best, RIP
@wademarchand44413 ай бұрын
Never heard this before beautiful song. Merle does a Great job as usual! One of the Best.
@mikehancock61034 жыл бұрын
Still listening January, 2020. Will listen until I no longer am able.♥️👍
@1marmona4 жыл бұрын
Mike Hancock 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
@1marmona4 жыл бұрын
Mike Hancock, Merle could do no wrong, still can’t!!
@straighttjacket6664 жыл бұрын
Merle is the beast, you'll always live strong and hard in Canada.thanks for yur years...
@culinariadane21954 жыл бұрын
@@1marmona adoro as canções de merle Haggard uma pena q já não está entre nós meu nome é neuza
@charlieboy17013 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@sentimentaloldme8 жыл бұрын
How I loved this guy when he sang...R. I. P. my friend.
@arlenebalchak79167 жыл бұрын
Don williams
@debbiemcwilliams27892 жыл бұрын
Ralph Emory brought us all the best artist...he will be missed as is Merle, Waylon and Hank Sr
@Ricky-qd6zyАй бұрын
Beautiful Song that can Only be Sung by the HAG. R.I.P.
@charlieboy17013 жыл бұрын
Dear everyone- Merle didn’t give a direct shout out to Blaze, but by making a perfect version of this song, he made some folks like me look it up. Now I , Sinatra fan, am also a fan of Merle and Blaze. When you have talent like these three gentlemen, a brick wall can’t keep you from busting trough.
@valientevaliente94733 жыл бұрын
as the qoute say:people not believe if thing not see
@outisfound99562 жыл бұрын
Love Merle, but Blaze live in a backyard was the haunting way to hear it.
@chipmcdowell70432 жыл бұрын
@@outisfound9956 Blaze's version was on key with his hearts feeling!! Blaze was over looked and not accepted!! Sad
@murph30012 жыл бұрын
You make a great musical point !!!! Great music does not stay locked up in a certain genre. Sinatra __ Whilly __ Haggard ___ great ballad singers __ great music___ label it any way you want
@billridge78542 жыл бұрын
Sinatra?
@tyecurtis72286 жыл бұрын
If you see my dad in heaven. Sing him this song Mr Merle. I grew up on your music. Miss you and my dad.
@jonathangee93486 жыл бұрын
You were the best Merle. R.I.P.
@jeremybauman17537 ай бұрын
Myyyy, what a high hat Merle!!
@joancrawfordhill5729 Жыл бұрын
He had a very good voice no one else compared
@anelladambrosio2513 Жыл бұрын
@@MarcosBryant-lj8ziciao Marco! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🌅🍀
@0802turtleman5 жыл бұрын
How can anyone give this beautiful song a thumbs down? You
@sloppy2nds3214 ай бұрын
I wish I could like it again. 😢
@WalterParkes-l7z17 сағат бұрын
I could just sit 'n listen to this Man sing till the night light turns to day 'n again over 'n over. All I is songs just makes me feel good and worthy to repeat. Miss ya' old mate ya' music just keeps me movin' on.
@josephkenny7711 жыл бұрын
I heard Merle sing this song at the Bonnaroo music festival a couple of years ago. EVERYBODY cried, cynical, ironic young people, women, children, old men. This is the greatest vocalist of our generation singing a great, great song.
@karenbritt88887 ай бұрын
Merle Haggard enough said, Merle you can fly now ,Love and Miss you Mr Merle Haggard long live Haggard's songs, what a great man❤❤❤
@robertbrown84166 ай бұрын
Merle Haggard is the True King: " of Country Music!!!! Then George Straight
@joanshanholtz99705 жыл бұрын
LET'S NEVER FORGET THE HAGG
@adrianmiller66418 жыл бұрын
RIP Merle. Heaven gained another awesome voice.
@kenthompson24116 жыл бұрын
So good I listened twice
@tangobango96535 жыл бұрын
Merle’s songs are always packed with feeling.
@nashvilleslim4 жыл бұрын
Merle didn't write that song.
@tangobango96534 жыл бұрын
nashville slim I know it was written by Blaze Foley....I stated my comment wrong....’Merle’s always sings with such feeling.’ Better slim?
@sunsetd758713 күн бұрын
Merle ... you're flying hogh always!! Miss your voice. Thank you for all you shared
@sandraberube6413 жыл бұрын
Right on Merle Haggard, just so beautiful great song, 👏👏🎶🎵🤠🎸👏👏💜🥰🇺🇸🇨🇦💜🥰👏👏👍👍👍2021
@sharrensattar50274 жыл бұрын
There are songs written, just words on a page, but it's the special artist that brings them alive; like Merle.
@jeremysaum6933 жыл бұрын
Blaze Foley sang it better
@nomilav498 жыл бұрын
I never heard this before but I love it. My mind goes over a whole list of loved ones who have gone before me
@josephb60352 жыл бұрын
First I have heard it,Merle only sings the good ones
@sandramoore6 ай бұрын
I never heard this before, Now I think this was one of Merle Haggard's best.
@eder74684 ай бұрын
Check out the original songwriters version. Blaze Foley - If I can only fly
@dannyjohnson60235 жыл бұрын
There will never be another
@dannyjohnson60235 жыл бұрын
i listened toBlaze Foley's rendition, Merle's is still my pick,
@HUNTERCOPELR8 жыл бұрын
the lord called you for a special performance rest in peace now you made an incredible legacy here on this rock and everyone knows your name :'(