Willie Nelson - He Won't Ever Be Gone (Official Video)

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  • @mikeboyer5482
    @mikeboyer5482 Před 4 měsíci +38

    It's 2024...I am 72 and grew up listening to Merle. Miss him and George and so many others. So thankful to have this platform to keep their music alive and available anytime the mood hits.

    • @timothycovert5301
      @timothycovert5301 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Just saw this on Willie's 91st birthday. Merle is my favorite ever. He would borrow minnows when I was 15 on Lake McClure in '74. Had a houseboat across the dock from us. Always replaced them and then some. I didn't even realize then.....how much he would mean to me later. Thanks Willie for doing this for our friend

    • @robertryan2542
      @robertryan2542 Před měsícem

      Right there with ya. From Ireland ☘️

  • @themusicbook8679
    @themusicbook8679 Před 11 měsíci +17

    The planet may have stopped spinning for a moment when Merle passed, but Willie, when it's your turn, the entire universe will skip a beat.

  • @davidfillmore3151
    @davidfillmore3151 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Wow . . . so beautiful. Thank you Willie for this tribute to Merle Haggard

  • @annamariehewitt3173
    @annamariehewitt3173 Před 8 měsíci +26

    That's what happens when you get really old...You end up losing everybody and you're always grieving someone...What a moving Tribute

    • @CB3Music
      @CB3Music Před 8 měsíci +2

      This song really is amazing!

    • @JustMyComents
      @JustMyComents Před 4 měsíci +3

      The worst part of getting old is NOT being frail, nor having more aches and pains. The absolute worst is losing your old friends. Getting old ain't for wimps.

  • @mseitts43
    @mseitts43 Před 7 lety +214

    Damn Willie you did it again! Nice tribute to Mighty Merle!!!!!

    • @rosemaryfoster1162
      @rosemaryfoster1162 Před 4 lety +1

      Definitely a heartfelt performance by Willy. The song was written by Gary Nicholson.

  • @christinevicker9017
    @christinevicker9017 Před 9 měsíci +17

    True willie he won't b gone while us fans keep his music alive an while his sons keep paying tribute an singing his song yippees for writing this willie❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @jakeford1570
    @jakeford1570 Před 7 lety +385

    Willie gets better with age. please take care of yourself Willie, we can't afford to lose anymore of the greats.

  • @mjlejer3241
    @mjlejer3241 Před 4 lety +96

    Willie can write a song about every single situation in life! What a talent...this is a good example of Willie singing about a friend of his who passed away. NO ONE WE LOVE is ever really gone, because they live on in our hearts and minds forever!

  • @judisaint3178
    @judisaint3178 Před 4 lety +74

    Merle considered Willie one of his closest friends, and Willie felt the same about Merle. Willie honoured his friend of 50 years the best way he knew how, by singing a hauntingly beautiful song together with Merle's youngest son, Ben, who sings backup and plays guitar throughout the song.

  • @markhouston2253
    @markhouston2253 Před rokem +9

    Only one Willie I'm sure gonna miss him when he gone!!!!

  • @cottonclarksa
    @cottonclarksa Před 4 lety +31

    The guitar riff at the end by Ben Haggard, Merle's son... WOW! It gets me in the "feels." I shut my eyes and just see Merle effortlessly playing that jazzy riff on his Tuff-Dog Telecaster. Instead, it's Merle channeling through his son, and it couldn't be more beautiful. It's a signature style all to Merle, and thankfully his DNA is living large in Ben as well.

  • @dennball
    @dennball Před 7 lety +71

    Another example of why Willie is a country music legend. This album is a must have if you are a country music fan.A fitting tribute to another legend.

    • @kellywatts248
      @kellywatts248 Před 2 lety +2

      Great and interesting.
      Trust you still listening? Prove me wrong

    • @billridge7854
      @billridge7854 Před rokem +1

      Right back at you Bud

  • @vstrum23
    @vstrum23 Před 3 lety +77

    There can't be a tribute more beautiful than this! Such warmth in the lyrics, such deep feelings in the voice. Brought me tears! Wondering how difficult it would be to sing this without crying. Deep respect for Willie & Merle. Love

    • @me-ge7im
      @me-ge7im Před rokem +5

      amen . perfectly written

    • @jgjjh4428
      @jgjjh4428 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Amen!!! 💕

    • @kenbaker3300
      @kenbaker3300 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I can't believe it never got the results it should have

  • @erinfraser7949
    @erinfraser7949 Před měsícem +4

    This is the song he wrote at the breakup of his marriage to BONNIE OWENS.Even in this great song I think the love respect and compassion for Bonnie he had comes through. RIP MERLE AND BONNIE❤❤❤❤❤

    • @erinfraser7949
      @erinfraser7949 Před měsícem +1

      These comments are fro THE DREAM recorded in 1978 by the legend HAG

  • @luckiestlad
    @luckiestlad Před 7 lety +68

    This is a brilliant song and tribute to the great Merle Haggard

  • @leahharris5
    @leahharris5 Před 3 měsíci +8

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

  • @drgonzo703
    @drgonzo703 Před 7 lety +145

    Maybe the most moving song since George Jones' "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes"

    • @TheStephscottlivi
      @TheStephscottlivi Před 6 lety +1

      I felt same with George singing who is gonna fill those shoes!

    • @TheStephscottlivi
      @TheStephscottlivi Před 6 lety +1

      I totally love Merle lol! And tried to do a tribute lol

    • @paniola1
      @paniola1 Před 6 lety

      agree, i just listened 5 times, just amazing

    • @thedevil2679
      @thedevil2679 Před 5 lety +2

      Sadly little did George know that it would be a bunch of pop country frat boys that were going fill them.

    • @thedevil2679
      @thedevil2679 Před 5 lety

      *going to

  • @dashjeffreys6998
    @dashjeffreys6998 Před 7 lety +225

    Country music was Merle. The men and women from that era made real country music.

  • @russelllittler8145
    @russelllittler8145 Před 5 lety +50

    What a beautiful song, and Willie sings it from the heart. Superb.

  • @janetfarris3739
    @janetfarris3739 Před 3 lety +4

    God bless you Willie you are the very first one with your beautiful tribute to Merle I know you and Merle were like brothers. You always will be. I keep you in my prayers 🙏 every night 🙏

  • @CliffLewis28
    @CliffLewis28 Před rokem +44

    Such a beautiful tribute from one legend to another. ❤️❤️

    • @WillieNelson-es9iy
      @WillieNelson-es9iy Před 7 měsíci

      Hello, I have seen quite a handful of your comments and Likes on my official page. Thanks for your kind words and good wishes. It's great to know I have such a devoted fan❤️ 0:06

  • @FrednDeeDee
    @FrednDeeDee Před 11 měsíci +29

    My tears run down my cheeks every time I listen to this wonderful tribute to Merle Haggard. Thank You very much Willie.

  • @letzgo7631
    @letzgo7631 Před 7 lety +105

    What a wonderful tribute to a truly great man. RIP Merle. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @merlehaggardtopfan1439
    @merlehaggardtopfan1439 Před 7 lety +87

    All I can say is thank you, Willie, and Merle.

  • @carlyandt6748
    @carlyandt6748 Před 2 lety +9

    The Lonesome Fugitive, is Loved and Honored as the Definition of Country Music. We all lost a good, good friend that day. Love you, Merl and Willie

  • @ivanstruiksma6369
    @ivanstruiksma6369 Před 2 lety +34

    Willie, You are singing this song from your heart. It shows from the emotion in your voice. Great tribute!

  • @candaceleigh123456
    @candaceleigh123456 Před rokem +5

    Thank you Willie, Happy 90th Bday❤

  • @davidgrundy5483
    @davidgrundy5483 Před 2 lety +37

    Love listening to this guy no matter what he sings. A true star.

  • @Babybluebbw
    @Babybluebbw Před 7 lety +154

    Amen Willie! His spirit lives on in the hearts of each and every one of us who loved him!

  • @josephgrant757
    @josephgrant757 Před 7 lety +47

    Got goosebumps watching this can't believe it's already been a year since Merle left us. Still miss him every single day

  • @chrisyoung9653
    @chrisyoung9653 Před měsícem +2

    This will forever be my song for my best friend i lost. It hurts so much but i will join him one day so its ok. RIP to everyone who has been lost.

  • @mjlejer3241
    @mjlejer3241 Před 4 lety +11

    This song is about Merle Haggard, who became a CM giant with "Okie from Muskogee". He was 79 when he left us in 2016. He and Willie had some good times together. Willie is about 3 or 4 years older than Merle was, and we're so glad Willis is still with us!

  • @timh9407
    @timh9407 Před 7 lety +93

    Fantastic song !! I hope Willie never dies .He's the last of the real country artist before they all became disposeable corporate acts.

    • @kalmlykeabomb
      @kalmlykeabomb Před 7 lety +6

      The only hope we have are Stapleton and Eric Church.

    • @17johnston
      @17johnston Před 7 lety +2

      +Hunter Mcnelly Cody jinks has some good songs as well

    • @bosborn2012
      @bosborn2012 Před 7 lety +6

      And don't forget Alan Jackson

    • @purpleonyxyt9548
      @purpleonyxyt9548 Před 7 lety +10

      Y'all all wrong we still have Kris Kristofferson Alan Jackson David Alan coe And Good ole Hank Jr.

    • @williams.5952
      @williams.5952 Před 7 lety +1

      And sturghill Simpson

  • @thedaltizzerably6021
    @thedaltizzerably6021 Před 7 lety +94

    I feel bad for Willie, Merle was awesome.

    • @joarRov
      @joarRov Před 5 lety +6

      I also fear that he self will die soon. If he survive 15 years from now then I will be surprised. Willie is the best guy singer in the world

    • @rayvega3163
      @rayvega3163 Před 4 lety +1

      Joar TR actually make that another 90 years. ;)

  • @Sarah-cf4zd
    @Sarah-cf4zd Před 2 měsíci +2

    I have never stop listening to him I am 75 and been with him for a long time ..❤❤

  • @tonywestby613
    @tonywestby613 Před 3 lety +54

    Absolute pure class 👏 his voice breaking in the opening lines ,😥 beautiful lyrics ❤ rip merle and well done Willie you sang him back home xx

    • @jdonnabarnett456
      @jdonnabarnett456 Před 2 lety

      Hu7

    • @GIGI-jy6rf
      @GIGI-jy6rf Před 2 lety +2

      Waylon

    • @GIGI-jy6rf
      @GIGI-jy6rf Před 2 lety +2

      Waylon

    • @krisericson6063
      @krisericson6063 Před rokem

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  • @saiasaiawi2061
    @saiasaiawi2061 Před 4 lety +326

    I feel so sad for Willie. Who else's missing Merle on 2019?

  • @NICKWAPPERER117
    @NICKWAPPERER117 Před 7 lety +82

    Johnny, Merle, And Waylon. Willie's all we got now.

    • @bigmommaziga4095
      @bigmommaziga4095 Před 4 lety +21

      And Kris too

    • @agentgray369
      @agentgray369 Před 3 lety +2

      god bless him while he's with us.

    • @scottywilkinson533
      @scottywilkinson533 Před 3 lety +5

      We still have Hank Jr, David Allen Coe, And Willie are the last of the Cowboys.

    • @Soulintent95
      @Soulintent95 Před 2 lety

      @@scottywilkinson533 all the names i was going to list. But soon theyll all be gone.

  • @whippingbean4800
    @whippingbean4800 Před 7 lety +82

    He. Will always be with us.....His music epic.... His voice, soul, etc. are iconic... He will always be in my mind and heart..

    • @kimi8611
      @kimi8611 Před 7 lety +3

      Whipping Bean Who?

    • @cody3619
      @cody3619 Před 7 lety +13

      Merle Haggard

    • @johnheard824
      @johnheard824 Před 3 lety +3

      Not many left now ! So sad .

    • @margaretmolloy257
      @margaretmolloy257 Před rokem +1

      @@johnheard824 so sad for Willie to sing that.im in tears listening. It ❤ was a beautiful tribute.

  • @rickcrandell8151
    @rickcrandell8151 Před 7 lety +122

    Beautiful tribute on this day. One year since hes been gone from us. Love it Willie.

  • @nathanlacerda1737
    @nathanlacerda1737 Před 7 lety +32

    Great song about a great guy! Happy birthday Merle. We all miss you

  • @markb4120
    @markb4120 Před 7 lety +32

    Old timers slowly fading away, but the music lives on. Thank God. New stuff not the same.

  • @enriquerafaelmayodiaz3397

    My friend willie you are the best king of american country music, for ever, l tell you from Cuba, l never tire to hear you, Thank you.

  • @ramonasbluegrassandstuff4146

    Merle died on his own same birthday, April 6, 2016, the day after my 50th birthday and just two days before my beautiful 80 year old mother graduated up to Glory land. Merle Haggard kept me comfort with listening to him on my little transistor radio under my blanket at night since I was a little girl only 5 years old. HE WON'T EVER BE GONE ... HIS SONGS LIVE ON 🎶🎶🎶💃💃💃❤❤❤ Love you Hag and fam!!!

  • @janemcgrath4907
    @janemcgrath4907 Před 7 lety +7

    How wonderful to see Ben Haggard here with his dads music brother Mr Willie Nelson.Great tribute on this Mr Merle Haggard's Birthday and First Anniversary.Thank you.

  • @ironguru7866
    @ironguru7866 Před 7 lety +19

    RIP Hag'! Fantastic song Willie! You're truly the last of the breed.

  • @angiesiddall9563
    @angiesiddall9563 Před 6 lety +1

    Unfortunately, Merle is gone, but his songs and music will live on and on. Nice tribute to Merle Willie. R.I.P. Merle Haggard ♥

  • @MiaMia-jo7ry
    @MiaMia-jo7ry Před 7 lety +14

    I remember first time I met Merle that was with the Hamilton Brothers when they had a special priviate concert in Geneva Ohio. It was then I was up close and personal with Merle when he was sick and having a hard time breathing. I helped him be able to breath again after he was able to gain back his ability to carry on with the event. Merle was very much a beautiful soul and a very caring individual I had the opportunity to know as well as enjoy his company after. And breakfast the next day was amazing with him. He was very much a charictor. Always full of smiles. This is a man who definitely is a legend! Merle has been missed by so many of us who truly had that opportunity to really know the true loving enjoyable man he was! Willie your Tribute to Merle is amazing and it shows the true friendships you have had!! God Bless you Willie and may our dear friend Merle R.I.P.

    • @Walter_Nicolas
      @Walter_Nicolas Před 3 lety

      Hello Pretty ❤

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 Před 3 lety

      Hello Colleen, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 Před 2 lety

      Hello Colleen how are you doing!!

  • @brynnrains2946
    @brynnrains2946 Před 4 lety +10

    Today is four years since Merle died. I had to come listen to this song. Merle is my favorite singer of all time. This song helps ease the pain.

  • @kahihutchison4525
    @kahihutchison4525 Před 6 lety +9

    I don't understand why anyone could dislike Willie Nelson. No matter what he sings its awesome

  • @user-gq6lp2hk8s
    @user-gq6lp2hk8s Před 9 měsíci +1

    Among the greatest country and western personalities ever to grace the music industry, Willey your the best,

  • @nicoledelorme3202
    @nicoledelorme3202 Před rokem +2

    Extraordinaire merci bisous magnifique génial super beau.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @The_Hunter00
    @The_Hunter00 Před 3 lety +8

    Got the news this morning
    It would be a tough day
    Some are so much larger than life
    Can't believe they could pass away
    When it comes to country music he's the world
    And it wouldn't be all it is without Merle
    But he won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    A Fugutive and a Branded Man
    Mama Tried to understand
    Left us a lifetime of songs
    And he won't ever be gone
    We were friends right from the start
    And we shared some high times
    I would sing some songs he wrote
    He would sing a few of my own
    Music made us brothers 'til the end
    But not a day goes by that I don't miss him
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    Ramblin' Fever and The Way I Am
    Blue collar blues for the…

  • @daleray300
    @daleray300 Před 6 lety +11

    I've watched this video at least a hundred times and it tears me up every time that I do; even when the views are in succession. Merle is my favorite of all time. The fact that Ben Haggard is playing E. guitar and singing back up only sweetens the deal. I hope that Ben goes far in the music business. He is good! Pancho and Lefty is my second favorite song of all time. Thank you Willie. The words you sang are felt by millions!

  • @darinjames3313
    @darinjames3313 Před 2 lety +1

    Theres really nothin like laughter with a Friend.....Unless yer makin music together.....then its Heaven.....MERLE/WILLIE...God bless MERLE and Long live WILLIE...

  • @chriswood541
    @chriswood541 Před 3 lety +1

    I feel for willie.. really is the last man standing.. RIP Merle.. RIP Waylon.. RIP Johnny.. RIP Paul..

  • @margekamak1
    @margekamak1 Před 7 lety +9

    OMG, Willie ... just AWESOME. Made me cry ... have never been able to put you or Merle as #1 or #2 ... you are equal in my heart. Love you both.

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Margaret, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

  • @KaleidoscopeJunkie
    @KaleidoscopeJunkie Před 7 lety +7

    Sad anniversary indeed. . .Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 - April 6, 2016)
    But so glad he brought so much. Thank you Willie. This is a wonderful homage. Even better because you and Merle are kindred spirits.

  • @dougmisantoni4384
    @dougmisantoni4384 Před 4 lety +4

    Heavenly...Thx Willie..Wow....
    His songs live on....
    He wont ever be gone..
    Thanks Merle.....

  • @donnysmith946
    @donnysmith946 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful song Thanks Willie and Ben Haggard on the Guitar!!

  • @cindyanshutz7026
    @cindyanshutz7026 Před 6 lety +8

    Never gonna forget you Merle. Willie, what a great tribute to your friend.

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 Před 3 lety

      Hello Cindy, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

  • @seann5848
    @seann5848 Před 7 lety +36

    Grandpa passed Sunday before memorial day. Found this shortly after. Weird how life works.

  • @debbiejones5663
    @debbiejones5663 Před 4 lety +1

    I agree Willie just keeps getting better and better. Great tribute to Merle and he won't ever be gone. R.i.p Merle

  • @aboynamedsue6912
    @aboynamedsue6912 Před rokem +4

    Who's gonna make a song for Willie when he is gone (hope that is a long time away.) Since most of the old country legends are already ''gone''.
    Anyway you will be always on our minds.❤

    • @rhaspados666
      @rhaspados666 Před 14 dny

      Really the only one left even close to the same level would be david Allan coe

  • @pascaldrake8811
    @pascaldrake8811 Před 6 lety +11

    “When it comes to country music he’s the world”. Amen! He won’t ever be gone for me. I still listen to him every day.

  • @joejrwesthamunited4586
    @joejrwesthamunited4586 Před 7 lety +10

    This song has just stood me still , thanks America; rip merle , carry on the living legend Willie Nelson 🤠🕵

  • @OuldGit1
    @OuldGit1 Před 7 lety +18

    Great tribute to the memory of a marvellous friendship -- beautiful!

  • @gavinpickens8671
    @gavinpickens8671 Před 7 lety +11

    Good job red headed stranger . You brought a tear to my eye.

  • @eriqgislason
    @eriqgislason Před 7 lety +22

    RIP Merle. Beautiful song Willie!

  • @ghostguru5589
    @ghostguru5589 Před 7 lety +14

    its just amazing how Willie make these beautiful songs... rip Merle ✌

    • @paniola1
      @paniola1 Před 6 lety

      Gary Nicholson wrote it

  • @walterbriggs272
    @walterbriggs272 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Willie for saying what we’re all thinking. God bless y’all , God take care of Merle

  • @leahharris5
    @leahharris5 Před 3 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤. I Love You Very Much. Willie Nelson ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tessabehr1094
    @tessabehr1094 Před 7 lety +6

    Wow! This is a masterpiece! R.I.P Merle, you won't ever be gone. Love you Willie!!

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Tessa , how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

  • @truckertrucker7494
    @truckertrucker7494 Před 7 lety +6

    I have been country since late 70s and never much a Willie fan, except for about a half dozen songs. When it comes to this song for our legend Mighty Merle, Willie nailed it. If you listen to Willie sing, the way he carries the note/tune, its epic. Its perfection at its finest.

  • @leahharris5
    @leahharris5 Před 3 měsíci +2

    ❤❤❤. Rest In Peace 🕊️🕊️. Waylon Jennings ❤❤❤❤

  • @TheMaddog72
    @TheMaddog72 Před 4 lety +1

    Merle ,he will always be with us !!

  • @SensualEnigmaJulez
    @SensualEnigmaJulez Před 7 lety +6

    My heart is crying. Beautiful. I love you, Willie. You and Merle are a fundamental part of the foundation of my life.

  • @shirleywinston80
    @shirleywinston80 Před rokem +5

    I love this song. Good job, Willie. Such a wonderful tribute to the best ever. He will never be gone, not as long as we can play his music, which I do every single day. Merle was the best. Thank you Willie for this song. Enjoy your music also.

    • @justiceharrison5142
      @justiceharrison5142 Před rokem

      Hello there Shirley nice meeting you here

    • @WillieNelson-es9iy
      @WillieNelson-es9iy Před 7 měsíci

      Hello, I have seen quite a handful of your comments and Likes on my official page. Thanks for your kind words and good wishes. It's great to know I have such a devoted fan❤️ 0:06

  • @teresaevangeline1
    @teresaevangeline1 Před 7 lety +7

    "Not a day goes by that I don't miss him ..."
    A beautiful tribute, friend to friend.

  • @muansanga7
    @muansanga7 Před 7 lety +22

    So good to see Willie up and about. Thanks for the music, red-headed stranger

  • @mjleger6035
    @mjleger6035 Před 3 lety +8

    No matter what happens in life, Willie can make a song out of it, that everyone will remember, and he does just that! I can't even imagine a world without Willie, and that will NEVER happen, because he has left so much of him where we can always reach out and grab him when we need to! I find a lot of solace when I need it, in any one of Willie's very appropriate songs! THANK YOU, WILLIE!

    • @donnamoore-tr4hk
      @donnamoore-tr4hk Před 6 měsíci

      Ok I'just love him. He
      has left a imprint on all
      our hearts. Thank you
      For America's song book

  • @judisaint3178
    @judisaint3178 Před 4 lety +4

    Willie Nelson wrote this beautiful tribute to Merle, one of his closest friends. Their friendship went all the way back to the 60s. It must be heartbreaking seeing his buddies slipping away one by one. In this article Willie talks about that friendship from the time they met until Merle rang him and said that he had lung cancer. It's well worth reading.
    www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/willie-nelson-on-merle-haggard-we-had-a-lot-of-fun-together-72110/

  • @debbieveasey4224
    @debbieveasey4224 Před rokem +2

    Merle, Willie, Johnny, Chris and Waylon ❤

  • @aniteowl1
    @aniteowl1 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you very much Willie! He will always love on as so many others do before him. You will, too! We are so blessed to have you and all in our lives! God bless you always... Smiles, Hugs with Love. Mary

    • @aniteowl1
      @aniteowl1 Před 4 lety

      I meant "live" on. Still love 😍

  • @marialeon2715
    @marialeon2715 Před 3 lety +3

    😢 that one came right from the bottom of the heart. Willie Nelson you’re one of a kind, please take good care of yourself. We love you

  • @chucklesmagoo5456
    @chucklesmagoo5456 Před 4 lety +3

    Willie is a class Act! What a wonderful tribute to his good friend the great Merle Haggard!
    Ben can sure play the hell out of his daddy's guitar !

  • @erichartman1659
    @erichartman1659 Před 7 lety +1

    Damn I miss The Hag. Great tribute Willie! Thank You. Poncho and Lefty forever!

    • @kellywatts248
      @kellywatts248 Před 2 lety +1

      Such a beautiful song
      Trust you still listening 2021

  • @tonitrask4103
    @tonitrask4103 Před 7 lety +7

    A great tribute from one great man to another! RIP Merle.

  • @donnamariepszoniak6101
    @donnamariepszoniak6101 Před 5 lety +3

    Merle will never be gone he lives on through his music & precious memories of you Willie and Merle Brothers forever """'love seeing Ben on guitar playing on this Song "" Merle lives on through his Son's also Marty Noel, and Ben "" love you Willie keep making your amazing music ""💘🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶

    • @davidpreston4019
      @davidpreston4019 Před 3 lety

      Hello Doona, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

  • @jimmybrush9918
    @jimmybrush9918 Před 7 lety +4

    Willie, we appreciate your singing forever...You will never be gone...like Leanord Cohen..I am ready my lord..

  • @KuliJens
    @KuliJens Před 7 lety +18

    What a great birthday present for our one and only Merle :)

  • @jordanmccoy6157
    @jordanmccoy6157 Před 7 lety +5

    Never gone and never forgotten. Rest in peace Hag.

  • @billymcnally1924
    @billymcnally1924 Před 7 lety +5

    What a beautiful tribute! God Bless Pancho and Lefty

  • @carsonbrown5931
    @carsonbrown5931 Před 7 lety +6

    This song hurts and reminds so good like no other. Merle surely will never be gone. Keep singing, Merle!

  • @AdrianaK
    @AdrianaK Před 2 lety +1

    It's so sad thinking how Willie and Merle were great friends, shared music, and even sang the song for Johnny when Johnny died. Now Merle is gone as well... They won't ever be forgotten.

  • @theresaphillips385
    @theresaphillips385 Před 3 lety +1

    Willie is aging like the finest of wines.You are loved by many,you will never be gone.I thankyou all you've given and continue to give💖💖💖💖

  • @JPaxton-hh6hr
    @JPaxton-hh6hr Před 5 lety +3

    Johnny, Waylon, Willie, Kris, Merle, and all the other true down to bone traditional country singers will never be gone.

  • @ronaldmcdonaldarmchairthej6352

    Thanks Willie!

  • @nancy4texas
    @nancy4texas Před 6 lety +2

    Got the news this morning
    Knew it'd be a tough day
    Some are so much larger than life
    You can't believe they could pass away
    When it comes to country music he's the world
    And it wouldn't be all it is without Merle
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    A fugitive and a branded man
    Mama tried to understand
    Left us a lifetime of songs
    And he won't ever be gone
    We were friends right from the start
    We shared some high times
    I would sing some songs he wrote
    He would sing a few of mine
    The music made us brothers till the end
    And not a day goes by that I don't miss him
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    Ramblin' fever and the way I am
    Blue collar blues for the working man
    We'll be singing him back home from now on
    He won't ever be gone
    He won't ever be gone
    His songs live on
    A fugitive and a branded man
    Mama tried to understand
    Left us a lifetime of songs
    He won't ever be gone
    We'll be singing him back home from now on
    He won't ever be gone

  • @gisele798
    @gisele798 Před 5 lety +1

    So So very good ,What a great song and Willie ,Your voice gets to me all the time ,You are really one of a kind ,THE BEST,,take good care my friend