George Jones is considered king of country, but for me, It's always been Merle Haggard. I never tire of his mellow country voice. True country.

Boy ain't that Bonnie sumthin...how many years she spent singing behind Merle & she Always looks like there's no place she'd rather be. God Bless her.

Damn I’m betting that just like myself there’s a lot of us 70’s babies that this song hit home to

I always tell people it is like this: There is Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and George Jones. You rank em how you like. But, those are the greatest. I love them all intensely. However, I have to put a thumb on the scales for Merle.

You know whether you like country music or not you have to admit he had the most terrific Voice and a great instrumentalist I've listened to Merle since I was seventeen years old and he's my favourite of all time. Sure going to miss him. There will never be another to take his place. You sure can relate.

You can see Bonnie Owen's in the background just in awe of his vocal talent.

I love Bonnie's reaction at 3:00. She loved that guy. RIP

The perfect voice. This man was a National Treasure. 🎼🖤

Nothing like this coming out of Nashville now. Glad I can still see Merle on video

How I would love to have these days back.

I'm 41 years old and I ain't got no place to go when it's over. Damn legend and legends will go on forever. RIP. You where country music.

There's no way it gets any better than this. Love and miss ya Merle. R.I.P

Thank you Merle for showing us what country music is all about.

Ah... Footlights, gotta be my all time favourite. Thank you Merle.

Merle Haggard, greatest country singer, songwriter ever, hands down! His music covered so many different things about livin’ and life in general! He’s missed everyday, however he’s left us with a gift…..that gift is his music! RIP Merle, forever in the hearts of your many country music fans and country music fans in general!

Merle Haggard was George Jones' favorite singer, and this was his favorite song. That speaks volumes in my book.

"Tonight we"ll kick the footlight out again..." oh how i love the Hag and his music... No one come close to this man.. RIP

Merle Haggard is the greatest country singing star that ever was. That's all there is to it.

Many of my favorite songs by Merle Haggard. I will never cease to stop loving and missing him 😢😔🙏

Only Merle could Write Songs as inspiring as this 1. I Love it. Speaks volumes. Turn it up and reflect on his greatness. I learn a lot when I Listen to Deep Lyrics like this. God Bless you Bonnie and the boys. Proud of you all; we all are. Dream it and Be It. I think that's what the Hag did. Soon I'll see ya in Heaven our friend.

Merle Haggard's "strangers" were a classy set of musicians.

And once again.....I'm here and this song still hits ❤..........let's go ❤

We lost country when we lost Merle! He had the ability to reach into our heart and some how soothe the hurt! What a tremendous talent! Rest In Peace Merle you were the best!

What a voice ,what a brain ,what a genius.

I think he sounds better live than in the studio, just dang awesome

Watching Bonnie Owens in the background and she's in total awe of Merle. Imagine getting the show she got from him every night for all those years. I think he amazed her over and over again!

what a legend,truly the best singer i have not only his guitar skills,but his voice was so rich....real country back then

Dear Merle Haggard you are sorely missed !

I was lucky enough to see him do this song last year. I was in the front row. Greatest time of my life!

Merle is the true KING of country music!!

I listened to Merle's music more than any other country singer. He is truly my favorite.

Merle Haggard, what can I say? Merle Haggard is one of the finest American Country Singers that ever lived.

Can't help but think that Hoss, Hag and Patsy are making sweet music in heaven.

Im 65 and have allways loved this wonderful music Keep singing merle.

Saw my friend Merle in 1982. Had a few drinks with him and a few members of his band. RIP my friend. Will see you on the other side. I'm hurting today! Your friend Ron.

That song has some great lyrics. How many times do you think Mearle went on stage feeling bad. Those footlights bright and in his face. But still had to smile for his fans. I think Mearle went down fast after he realized it was over as far as tours go. Grew up on Mearle and still listening at 63. What a great songwriter, musician and singer. There aren't many that were ever out there like that. ( Hank William's, Mearle Haggard, Kris kristofferson , Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan) They were songwriters first . And wrote many songs for many different artist including themselves, but out of all who among these greats I still have to say Hank William's and Mearle Haggard will always be at the top of the list. Takes a different breed to be able to do what Hank, Mearle, Kris, and Bob did . Songwriters first as I said and always Mearle Haggard will be my favorite of all time.

We'll miss you. We loved you and we still do. You may not be with us anymore but your music will always stay.

When I was in the USAF I would come home on leave and my Dad and I would get some cold beer and listen Merle and George until we hours in the morning. I sure miss him and the good times we had

Never will there be another mighty Merle!!!!😝😭😭😭

R.I.P. Merle you are the best ,will always play your songs !!!

So long Mr. Haggard. ThankYou for bein here a while.

New country music might be tired but it ain't haggard? Merle is the greatest of all time! RIP Hag!

The best of all time ------total package !!!!!!!!! Merle Haggard

The greatest friend a song ever had. 'I'll never get over his passing because he helped me get through. some of the hardest times of my life. To me, in my heart, he was family. R.I.P. HAG ! you earned it buddy

Never tire of hearing his music, not only an outstanding music writer but could also play guitar.

so graciously walked away without a curtain call...RIP hag.

This is the song that says it all ...about his work!

Guess we. will never get over the loss of Merle Haggard

Started singing this song when I was a teenager. Now I am almost 41, like he says in the song. Time flies.

I bet there is some great music being sang in heaven this year, I know my husband an brother are right up front , enjoying it.

Lawd have mercy, since I was a little Girl I've loved the Hag :) his music will live on Long after this legends left us...Bless him.

It just amazes me, you look in every Merle video & Bonnie is always into it & smiling...she always has that look like there is no other place she'd rather be than singing behind Merle..What a great lady. btw. this song was off Merle's 1979 album "Serving 190 Proof".

One of the best looking men in country music, look at him in his thirties. And a awesome singer

I never get tired of listening to Merle Haggard. Listen every night ! Thanks for allowing his bigest fan to listen!

I saw the Hag two nights ago in Winchester, VA. It was my third time seeing Merle. His voice isn't quite what it once was, but he's still better than most all these country "stars" of today. He played this song and sure enough walked away without no curtain call. If you have the chance go see him while you still can.

My Favorite Country Singing Hero and Comforting Footlight - Merle - God bless him! Thank you for the Music!

If we all want to really be honest, Merle is the great counrty singer. He one of the best song writers, plays the hell out of a guitar, and sings good.

i so love this song............. thanks Merle Haggard for sharing your beautiful talent.

Merle Haggard was The BEST SINGER EVER, then Alan Jackson. We Love Noel Lee & Ben. Listen to Them & Mr Merle Their Daddy Every Night since Nov 2021 7-9-24. 12:20am. MABS

Fantastic love this song from the brilliant merle one of the greatest singers thank you for this lovely post a legend

Gone but never forgotten .. my country hero .. I stil and will always listen to your music ... I only wish I would have seen more of your concerts .. I seen a lot .. and had every one of your albums ... now new age keeps me going with KZfaq !! Thank you Merle ... u keep me grounded .... RIP my country music hero .. 🤟🙌🏼

he didn't have to be handsome. He was. He didn't have to rely on his looks (he could have) . He just sang and sung well. I love Merle Haggard! Long Live the Hag!

Tears still run down my face 😭 when. I play all the songs from Merle. Which I play dayly Merle and Willie. The best icons in music

Several years ago, my daughter have ma birthday present of a ticket to see Merle love in Charleston, SC. Best concert of my life. Merle was REAL and talented and ill always remember how joyous that evening was to me. God bless, Merle. Haggard like ive never been before... 😂Chuck

will still play this song over and over....

King Of Country Music forever! Rest easy Hag, your still the best ♥️

Merle was the best,I've listened too him all my life and will finish out the rest as a haggard fan miss you Merle

This show took place in 1987 at The Concord Pavilion in California. Merle WAS Country Soul.. R.I.P. Hag

If i was dropped off on an island and i could only listen to one artist for the rest of my life..it would be ol hag!...hands down. May your amazing music live forever!

The Living Legend Merle Haggard. Pure Country. Awesome Video. Great Memories.

love you merle your spirit lives amungst us.

Merles girl 4EV 💯🌹🥰 I FELL FOR HIM AT 7 YRS YOUNG..I AM 56 NOW AND I LOVE EVERY SONG ...STILL NOW TO ETERNITY 🙂😍

sure miss him!!

I heard Merle say in an interview that this was his favorite song he'd written. Since a year ago, it's my favorite too.

What a country singer, the soul, the voice, the Hag, and standing behind him Ms. Bonnie.

the man could sing the damned phone book and you'd still feel like he was giving you his very soul. love and respect for Merle.

Hide the age and make the stage. Amazing! And plus ive seen Hag twice. LEGEND

One of the best of all time. Love You, Merle. Godspeed.

I'm always in a Good Mood when I hear Merle play and Sing. Makes me want to get up and Dance.

He opens his mouth an out flows greatness, never e another.

You'll be missed Merle!! One of the best. Funny in this clip how his bassman didnt realy "take the ball"..

I have heard Merle Haggard say in interviews , that this is HIS favorite Merle Haggard song.

God bless him, God rest his soul.

He is the best as far as total package goes- songwriting ability, voice, guitar ability, performance, and the band around him is second to none. To me, taken together, he is the best and in his prime I would put his voice in category of someone like Sinatra.

god bless merle hes better than all the others and he is the true king of country love ya bub

best Merle song ever. Heard this when I was 12 and have never questioned my love of good (aka old and actual country music, not rap and hip hop with a fake southern accent) ever again. This song cuts to the bone.

His three sons are terrific, by the time they get seasoned they will be almost as good as he was. This man has a voice it will be difficult to match!

That's right he lived the life that most men only dream of, wish I could have meet him, he my idol

This is the best version. When the live version is better than the studio version that’s a great artist

Always had a special place in my heart for Merle. I rememeber when I was about 10 years old sitting in my grandparents living room late at night back in the Louisiana woods and hearing "Sing me back home" playing quietly over the radio. So hauntingly beautiful at that time and place and I became a huge fan of his. Everytime I hear Merle it takes me back to those better days and it's bitter sweet. Rest in peace

Thank you Merle, I love all you sing and all you are, from an English fan. RIP

he lived it the way he Sung it !

Fantastic love this song from the fantastic merle thank you for this one of greats a legend

Merle Haggard live just love it ,I value these live appearances, very relaxing and down to EARTH,music.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME ? SOOOOO GOOD MY BOY MERLE

I have been listening to Merle Haggard since I was a kid and today his songs are just as great as they were then they will never be another Merle Haggard

Rest in Peace Hag, it's a sad day

No better country song is known to mankind.

Loving some of these songs all over again...thank you for posting!

I WENT TO SEE HIM IN LAKE TAHOE IN 1982; AND HE SANG THIS SONG; GOD HE IS SO INCREDIBLE ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMERS EVER; AND HE IS FROM OKLAHOMA LIKE MY DAD