2 dudes sitting in a room listening to every type of music , enjoying the music having a laugh chatting about the way music affects your lives. You 2 guys make me laugh, bring me to music I would never listen to usually, if only everything in life was as good as these videos the world wouldn’t be as messed up as it is. Thanks guys for making me feel better about the journey we are on. Cheers for the laughs and a big hey ho to every other person out there in KZfaq land.

Just remember that Haggard was the "Poet of the working man." The working man comes in every color!

As a rock fan I discovered Merle Haggard in recent years just after his passing and I got to say Merle is the man.

Fun little fact for you guys: Merle Haggard was an inmate at one of the prisons that Johnny Cash famously went and performed for, back in the day.

I used to hate country but after I deployed to the middle east, hearing it over there was such an emotional experience because it reminded me so much of home.

That instrument you were asking about is a pedal steel guitar. Also Merle Haggard was incarcerated in San Quentin when Johnny Cash played there in 1958. He said seeing Johnny Cash made him want to change his ways and pursue a career in music.

At the beginning, where you ask, What is that right there?", THAT's a peddle steel guitar sliding into it.

Conway Twitty - I'd Love To Lay You Down = Country music pimp music. I'd love to hear a review on this song LOL

Ray Charles and Willie Nelson Seven Spanish Angels

Mamma tried by Merle Haggard is one of his most outstanding pieces, a true story about his life, along with Sing Me Back Home. About his life in prison. Id recommend Willie Nelson. Him and Merle were the two best. Check out 7 spanish angels.

Nothing like a good steel guitar - thats what that be LOL :)

“He Stopped Loving her Today” by George Jones, it will break your heart. 💔

Rap, Country, or Metal can't get enough of Lost in Vegas \m/

Waylon Jennings - I've always been crazy Awesome groovy song

Hey Yall ! I love your reactions . One country music artist you should check out is Dwight Yoakam. I'd recommend Guitars and Cadillacs to start , or 1000 Miles from Nowhere . He did a cover of Sloop John B , which is a an old song from the Islands of the Caribbean , also done by the Beach Boys . The Beach Boys is another awesome band you should look into .

You guys made me look up that song... written and recorded on the spot when their driver said he hated the city, wanted Montana. On the spot made it up, you guys heard the first time any band ever played it! Actual musicians are cool

Credence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son Awesome review guys!! This channel rocks

Fun fact about Merle he was in San quinton prison when Johnny cash played a concert there that inspired Merle to make music. Years later Merle would do the same for David Allen Coe.

Jonny cash a boy named sue!

Really appreciate this reaction guys. I've grew up listening to Merle. Know this song like the back of my hand. Your take on "there's folks who've never worked and they've got plenty" is an interpretation I had never considered. I had always just taken it as a comment about people born with silver spoons. I think Merle meant it both ways most likely.

You two cats are the epitome or the definition of a Class Act!!! (Proud to know you're out there.)

You guys might like Highwayman by The Highwaymen. Supergroup with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson.

I love your reactions and personalities. Thank you. This is one of my favorite songs of all time. A life anthem, if you will.

You need to listen to "Go rest high on that mountain" by Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and Patty Lovless.

That twang is the steel guitar..

Do Marty Robbins "Big Iron". My favs from merle were "Working man blues", "I think I'll just stay here and drink", and "the fighting side".

I like what you guys are doing...and the impartiality you possess and the equality of the different genres you play....kudos!!!

This warms my heart and gives me hope for my country. Love these guys

I don't listen country much but my mom did somewhat,and Merle is someone I can listen to,and this is real Country. Believe it or not a lot of metal heads,metal musicians are inspired by this old school country Cash,Haggard etc... because they did talk about things they've gone through in life and social issues just like metal does And just because country isn't loud like metal the lyrical content there are a lot of similarities And like you guys said old school country is amazing,great job again guys love it👍🤘

Dwight Yoakam- Guitars, Cadillacs.

I just came across you all's videos today and I can't stop watching you guys are very refreshing. It's good to see some young folk out there getting out of their comfort zone and listening to other types of music and actually giving other types of music a fair Shake. You guys keep it up love it two thumbs up!!!

Well guys. After watching two videos I smashed that subscribe button! It’s so refreshing to see people that can enjoy music across genre, cultural and generational lines. I love all types of music. And it’s great to not feel alone in that anymore! You guys are class acts. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work.

Just found y'all a few hours ago when one of your country reactions showed up in my recommended videos. I LOVE your reactions and the fact that you react to some country songs. Can't wait to see more. Thank you!

Thank you for reacting to REAL country!

I really enjoy watching your videos - how you listen and really seem to enjoy the different kinds of music. I also enjoy your analysis of each song - you put a lot of thought into it. Keep up the good work.

Listen to Tulsa Time from Don Williams

Waylon Jennings - Luckenbach Texas. Y’all might like that

Merle Haggard is the greatest of all time, as far as country artist go. King George is the king but Merle wrote over 800 songs himself and had such a smooth voice. RIP TO A LEGEND

I live in the town merle was born and raised in. Bakersfield. I follow you guys for your metal song reactions. Keep up the good videos

Leona Williams, who was Merle’s wife at the time, sang harmony. She was previously married to Buck Owens. Another country great.

If you want to listen some metal next time, try Dio-Holy Diver or the hard rock masterpiece: Rainbow-Stargazer Anyway i also love Haggard so im going to watch this now 'cause you guys are awesome!

Classic. I believe the woman singing harmony was Leona Williams, his wife at the time. She also wrote the only song on the album that Merle did not write I think it was called Texas fiddles or something.

You guys are awesome! Thanks for doing this video

Working Man Blues should be next for Merle.

I can´t believe you guys haven´t played a song by metal legend Ronnie James Dio yet. The guy who invented the metal horns! Dio - Don´t Talk To Strangers!

Merle Haggard, Mamma Tried.

That steel guitar sound at the beginning of the song, which prompted you guys to say “that’s country music”, is a signature of what became known as ‘the Bakersfield sound’. It was popularized by artists like Merle Haggard and Buck Owens - the latter known for his role as co-host of the tv show Hee-Haw. The Bakersfield sound went on to dominate 1970’s country music, and was an important bridge -along with Southern Rock - to the modern country sound heard on the radio today.

Nice review guys. I haven't heard that song since I was a Country DJ 30 years ago. Thanks for bringing it back. Keep digging. There's great music everywhere.

Ok, I've got the country song for you! And it's a duet! Whiskey Lulliby by Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss! BUT, you gotta watch the video as you do the review! This is probably the best mainstream country song to come out in the vast 20 years.

Now when I listen to songs I find myself wondering what your reaction would be. Today I was re-blown away by the guitar work on The Outlaws song "Green Grass and High Tides".

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND mamma tried by merle haggard

OMG, I enjoy watching you both. Love watching your reactions to the stories behind each song!

Y'all just made me feel proud to be from America again. Love this ✌

You Guys should check out Merle Haggard with Willie Nelson, Pancho and the Lefty

Enjoying your show from somewhere in Montana 😊 Your show is awesome, thank you!

Johnny paycheck, " take this job and shove it" "Seven Spanish Angel's " willie Nelson, ray Charles

Omg omg MERLE!!!!!! Reminds me of every road trip ever as a child!! Ahhhhhh I LOVE YOU GUYS 😘😘😘

You guys are killing it! I didn't realize you were doing country songs too. PLEASE do "The Only Hell My Momma Ever Raised" by Johnny Paycheck.

Saw in concert eighties excellent he played this song and what is great we were moving to Montana best decision I ever made. He died lung cancer but kept his voice to the end. RIP

You guys are awesome! Enjoy your videos so much!

Many words of wisdom in this song! Great video Ryan and George!

I think you all would enjoy country songs like "3 wooden crosses" by Randy Travis or "he stoped loving her today" by George Jones. Both showcase good storytelling and lyricism in the country genre. Bless up.

I don't know what I expected when I clicked on this video, but I certainly didn't expect you guys to be so entertaining and insightful. Subscribing.

Townes Van Zandt- Waiting round to die

Anytime a Steel Guitar comes in on a country song, its gonna be good! Love that sound.

That lady singing back-up is Leona Williams, and it's neat how you guys picked up on not only her vocals but also the contribution that that style of back-up singing added to the greatness of the music. She's a very interesting story. Williams was a young singer-songwriter and a lifelong musician who'd cut a few minor singles for MCA (including the first album recorded in a prison by a female singer, in San Quentin, no less) when she joined Merle's road band as the "girl singer". In those days, most country touring acts were sort of package deals, where you not only got your star but also several other members that took standard moments to shine. You had a hot picker, usually a "brothers harmony" or "family gospel" back-up group, sometimes a high-lonesome tenor, and a girl singer. In the mid '70s, Williams replaced Merle's estranged second wife Bonnie Owens, who'd toured with Merle during his star making days in the '60s. She and Merle married in 1978. They eventually divorced in 1983, and by then she'd written two of Merle's Number One hits. One was a song called "You Take Me For Granted", where the singer tells his beloved how devastated he is that she seems to not really care if he loves her or not, he's just there. It's made all the more powerful by the fact Leona wrote it about how she feels Merle treated her, and he knew it. Okay, so there's all that then. Good stuff, guys, keep it up.

Love the channel guys.. I can see that you guys are very eclectic like myself. I enjoy all types of music. Keep on doing what yall do..

Love the analysis! You guys really got it going on. Down to earth

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb. A live version would be nice

TOOL "Lateralus" plzzz. Been wanting to see you two react and break it down for so long now.

I'm a big fan of old country music and i enjoy both of your takes on the ones you do!!

Every time I quit a job, this song is my jam! I love all genres of music, but, because of my dad, Mearle Haggard is my go-to Country Artist. Thanks for reviewing this song, guys!

Lmao I like how instantaneously y’all were like “yep, that’s country” Also im digging those music cuts and edits y’all are putting like the Joe Cocker at the end. Liked that idea of listening to a song and not turning it off because I do that sometimes thinking hmmm this not a bad song and just let it rock. Dope reaction guys and keep up the good work.

Merle is an O.G. Multiple stretches in prison. He is real country

I grew up listening to Merle Haggard and a ton of country, but today I listen to a lot of rock and metal, some rap, some country, and some of everything else basically. I just want to say that I really enjoy watching you guys talk about music, and I think it's awesome that you're so open to different music, and I think you do a great job of approaching unfamiliar music in a neutral way, regardless of the positive or negative bias related to said music. Keep on keeping on.

Just had you guys pop up in my recommended! Love your take on County music! Subscribed!

That thing you recognized at the start is a lap steel guitar. Every genre of music has “standard” licks and chord progressions. The line played is the equivalent of cross string bends you hear in every blues solo.

Do Waylon Jennings “don’t y’all think this outlaw bits done got out of hand” True story based on him getting busted.

Im a traditional country music lover and singer..in fact merle is my idol...i have a tattoo on my arm that says "mama tried" which is my favorite song of his( do a video of that one)....but anyway...good video fellas..i enjoyed it

Merle Haggard! Bad ass story teller. I just discovered you guys. Lovin' your reviews. I'm binging on them right now.

Country isn't my specialty, but "Highwaymen" With Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard & Chis Chistopherson is classic! If not for a video listen to it on your own time. {their version of "Ghost-riders In The Sky" is cool too} Thanks guys, you're the only reaction channel I actually watch {mostly for the Metal}! TY!

Next country song y’all should do is Reba McEntire- Fancy. And of course the obligatory Tool- Lateralus. Another great vid fellas!

Thumbs Up!! You guys are great. Wish you all the success in the world.

This is a fantastic channel. Positivity.....the world needs it. Thank you.

Posers and money chasers make up 90% of any genre, but that 10% left over is made up of real, honest people who are doing it from the heart. It doesn't matter what the genre is. Hell, you might not even like the genre , but there is no denying the authenticity of it when you hear it. And what George said about background music was on point. Haggard is best served with a cold beer, a fat J and some friends shooting the shit on the porch. It's mood music that does not require a great amount of focus. Another good one guys. It might be futile but here's my obligatory request: IGORRR - Opus Brain

Do some Darius Rucker. My Favorite song of his is ( I Don't think about it ) he was the lead singer of hootie and the blowfish in the 90s. Some may say it's not real country but his story is pretty awesome going from one genre (pop rock ) then going on his own to do country.

OMG! I never comment on stuff, but I just HAD to after watching this video!!!! I just found yall’s channel tonight and have been binge watching for over 2 hours. I wanted to see a lot of your “country music” reviews, and bam!, there was a Merle song!!!! He’s my absolute favorite! My Dad and I were huge fans (even saw him in concert together), and when I was little we “entertained” the family with me singing “Daddy Frank” with him. I lost my Dad, unexpectedly in January of 2017 and listening to Merle makes me feel close to my best friend. **I know that may sound corny**. I know you did this video months ago and will probably never read/see this comment, but I wanted you to know that I love you guys, and love your channel and the whole vibe/meaning behind it! Also, as a side note, I was feeling extremely sad one night and practically begging my Dad to give me a sign that he was ok, and honestly, the song “Looking for a Place to Fall Apart”, by Merle and Janie Frickie (I’m not sure I spelled that correctly) came on as I was driving, praying and crying... I had forgotten that song and had not heard it in YEARS! Wow, it was my feelings, being sung back to me, and quite honestly I felt like it was sorta a song by our favorite, from my Dad to me, to let me know he’s ok... Anyway, thanks guys! New subbie here, staying for the long haul!

Really love your channel. Keep up the great work.

Next metal reaction needs to be some Ronnie James dio! Probably the best metal vocals in history check out Black Sabbath the dio years you won't be disappointed

WOW. That was a good song. Im pretty sure this is the first country song that's resonated with me. Thanks for bringing this to my attention

I have watched a lot of your videos I really respect your open-mindedness and how you analytically listen to music.

I saw your George Strait review on my "Recommend Views". I have to say I have become a fan of your channel. I am a country music fan. I love how yall talk out the songs without making fun of the music LOL. I have been laughing so much through these videos. Well done gentlemen.

Do Johnny Cash 'The Man Comes Around'

Now THAT was real country! Seen suggestions in the comments for songs Seven Spanish Angels and The Highwayman. YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO DO THESE at some point! Hopefully soon. You would like the instrumental elements but what you would really appreciate most are the lyrics. VERY unusual subjects for classic country songs. When you do review them you'll see exactly what I mean.

Love what you're doing guys! Keep it up!

I do my best house cleaning to classic country!!! Did he say Duets??? How about Kenny and Dolly!!! "Islands In The Stream!!!!" Greatest mind opening classic duet ever! Trio...? Reba n B&D.....If u see him/ If you see her. Mad vocals y'all!

yall are great!

I like merge haggard! He has a lot of good music. I'm pleased with the way you both listen to music and just enjoy music. I'm a metal head and I listen to everything! There's to much music out there to be hooked on just one genre.

Merle Haggard was sitting in prison in California when he decided he become a country singer.

You guys are awesome. Fun to watch. For the love of music ✌