I remember the first time I heard this song was in the Fall of 1978. I was a teenage boy driving my Mother down the interstate; she listened to this song playing on the radio and cried profusely, yet asked me not to change the station. My Father had just passed five months prior, and this song touched her heart like no other. I still tear up 43 years later when I think about that moment. It's a forever favorite of mine for many reasons. RIP, Mom and Dad. :(
I’m 54 and just lost my father. Back in the day I was always drug along w/my parents to dances at the VFW Hall. The bands always played this song …which I’ve always loved…… but I ALWAYS danced w/my dad to this, so now here I sit playing every MH version and remembering my dad. I miss him 😢 R.I.P. DAD. I LOVE YOU.
So sorry for your, and your Mother's loss (any siblings?), I lost my Daddy (I over 65, and YES, U still call my father "Daddy". He was Daddy to me then, and will ALWAYS be.) in1996, and I miss him so much. MA m, try to do what I do. remember the GOOD times, You wou wouldn't miss your father so much IF there WASN'T GOOD TIMES. . Rember the GOOD times, and ☺ ☺ smile. Claudia H.
Me too man. I’m 20 years old and sometimes when I get hammered and I’m not drinking with anyone I’ll go on CZcams and demolish old country live videos. It’s so strange hearing this emotion being put into a song compared to the shit my peers and modern people listen to.
Merle Haggard is the best country artist that has ever lived. I still listen to his music everyday. Kind of gets me moving in the a.m. I miss him...saw him again in Jan. 2015. My sweet husband Jim took me to see him one more time. It was standing room only. Great show...
It was early seventies I would sing and play it while in the marines I sing it 2 my wife 1973 it was our favorite song 🎵 🎶 😌 💕 she is gone now to heaven to be with Jesus we were married almost 48 years
I'm not much into Country music. But a cowboy I went through school with finally got the nerve to ask me out. He took me to this Country Western bar with live music. Because I didn't know to how to waltz or swing, he just held me in his arms and slow danced. And kissed me. Sadly, he died at 38. This song always brings him to mind.
It took him awhile, but Merle finally got his wings, and flew back (to his heavenly) home.! R.I.P Merle.I know IF I put ME others will join me, and say why they think Merle finnaly got just what he desered? He had a hard life, but combined it with super talent. I hate it that he has left us here, but at least he got his "Break". God seen to that .
My German Shepherd loves the Hag! My late husband use to have a country band, and sang this song, as well as some of Merle's other tunes. When my dog gets anxious, all I have to do is go to CZcams and find Merle..He "calms the savage beast'!
One of my 7 cockatoos sings along to this song. I played it so many times when I created my Silver Wings routine with the Silver ISIS wings Sun Bear just loves this song
Hag!This was the first song that came to mind when I heard he passed. I was blessed to see him when I was 20 in 82! Saw many concerts of various venues back then,but his is INCOMPARABLE ! True timeless legend! RIP forever in my heart!
I love the Hag! And this Saturday his birthday & anniversary of his passing I have a cockatoo who loves airplanes & Silver Wings is my fav song I actually bought a pair of exotic ISIS wings and choreographed a routine about this song! I have performed this number at a country dance hall. If it doesn’t snow Saturday I would love to perform this number in his honor
This was one of the songs we laid grandpa Larry to rest with. Truly a beautiful song and will always be held with the highest regard within the family. Thank you Mr. Haggard
Ken Burns just made a documentary about Country music. Several interviews from Merle are in PBS documentary. It started on PBS on Sept 8th 2019. It is sixteen hours about country music origins and till the year 2000. Awesome. Took Ken Burns eight years to make...he feels awful that Merle died before he could see the final documentary.
Silver wings shining in the sunlight Roaring engines headed somewhere in flight They're taking you away And leaving me lonely Silver wings slowly fading out of sight Don't leave me, I cried Don't take that airplane ride But you locked me out of your mind And left me standing here behind Silver wings shining in the sunlight Roaring engines headed somewhere in flight They're taking you away And leaving me lonely Silver wings slowly fading out of sight ***************** Silver wings shining in the sunlight Roaring engines headed somewhere in flight They're taking you away And leaving me lonely Silver wings slowly fading out of sight Slowly fading out of sight.....
Beautiful, love 💘 this song, what a talent, he got even better with age, his voice one of a kind, happy his sons are caring on. Ben sounds a lot like him. RIP.🙏 We 💘 you.
Every time I listen to this song, it reminds me of all the young men of my generation who reported for duty when they got their draft card. They did not volunteer, and more importantly they did not run. They served our great nation at a time when they were not loved by her. This song also reminds me of all of us who volunteered for service. Thousands of whom were sent to Vietnam, while many thousands of others like myself were not. This song touched all of our hearts in one way or another, and still does today as we shall never forget those who never returned home. It is also an appropriate song for all those who served in OIF and OEF.
I agree this is awesome. Love it soooo much I bought a pair of Silver ISIS using my wings and did a dance routine with the wings telling the story he sings about.
For Delinda’s Mom! Rest In Peace beloved Mother of My friend! You have a daughter that misses you and will love you for eternity! You are with Our Lord now, your suffering is done!❤️🙏🏻🕊🌸🌺💐
The man, the legend. My son now 32 learned this song when he was 5.... still sings it. Merle you are missed and will never be replaced !! I just turned 65 this year play this song often… was just about to shed a tear, but Merle said “no, you’ll need those for another day”… RIP MR. HAGGARD
I choreographed a special dance routine to this song using huge Silver ISIS wings (like belly dancers use). Everyone loves the routine as Meryl sings the story I use the wings to give a visual of the words. Thank you Meryl for this special song that I love
Merle was the best. Love all his songs I have in my music library. This brings back memories of the time times my husband had to go remote during his military years. Thanks for sharing. 🎶❤️
Thank You Mr. Merle from Hank in North-Bay, Ontario, Canada.. Oh ..... how I WANTED to join You on stage when you came to Memorial Gardens in North-Bay Amen oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
It's a hot summer day here in Vegas, nothing new, but I just got in from siting outside/ watching the planes/silver wings coming in as I usually do thinking about how blessed/memories/love every time I can/I do that, nothing better to come in and put this masterpiece on/love you Merle/all, always/and forever
Haggard had an awesome voice and wished Radio would play more of the good days of Countty Music. Still Several out there's still more good singers. JACKSON, Twitter. Strait . Bring back that music. ❤❤❤❤
![Merle Haggard - "Silver Wings (1985)" [Live from Austin, TX]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/yQ_P-4Aq_vY/mqdefault.jpg)
I remember the first time I heard this song was in the Fall of 1978. I was a teenage boy driving my Mother down the interstate; she listened to this song playing on the radio and cried profusely, yet asked me not to change the station. My Father had just passed five months prior, and this song touched her heart like no other. I still tear up 43 years later when I think about that moment. It's a forever favorite of mine for many reasons. RIP, Mom and Dad. :(
I’m 54 and just lost my father. Back in the day I was always drug along w/my parents to dances at the VFW Hall. The bands always played this song …which I’ve always loved…… but I ALWAYS danced w/my dad to this, so now here I sit playing every MH version and remembering my dad. I miss him 😢 R.I.P. DAD. I LOVE YOU.
A sad moment but your mom must've love your father.
You got me crying .
Beautiful; thank you for sharing this -- prayers to mama and papa!
So sorry for your, and your Mother's loss (any siblings?), I lost my Daddy (I over 65, and YES, U still call my father "Daddy". He was Daddy to me then, and will ALWAYS be.) in1996, and I miss him so much. MA m, try to do what I do. remember the GOOD times, You wou wouldn't miss your father so much IF there WASN'T GOOD TIMES. . Rember the GOOD times, and ☺ ☺ smile. Claudia H.
No matter what these young kids say. You can never bet class when it comes to the old country music AMEN. What do you think
I couldn't agree more. The stuff they call Country Music today sucks. I'll take the old-school music every day.
The longer I live, the more I LOVE the 70's
This song though he recorded in the 60s
He had a beautiful voice 💚🇮🇪❤️
Hello there Mairead nice meeting you here
This is my absolute favorite version performed by the Hag...
He’s #1 no doubt about that!!! 💙
I remember this in 1970, got married at 16, husband was drafted, he left on a plane for basic Training! Went to Vietnam! Came home a different person!
@@rhondaboncutter5812 hope things are better God Bless!!!
Me too man. I’m 20 years old and sometimes when I get hammered and I’m not drinking with anyone I’ll go on CZcams and demolish old country live videos. It’s so strange hearing this emotion being put into a song compared to the shit my peers and modern people listen to.
Mine 2
Four talented sons Marty sounds the most like Dad. Ben is the most talented. All four have an earned place in country music..
Merle Haggard is the best country artist that has ever lived. I still listen to his music everyday. Kind of gets me moving in the a.m. I miss him...saw him again in Jan. 2015. My sweet husband Jim took me to see him one more time. It was standing room only. Great show...
Hello there Janelle nice meeting you here
This song should have played at his funeral. Rest easy Merel
This is the best rendition on CZcams for this song, please never delete.
Just FYI, this whole concert is also on spotify
Amen.
The whole band was really on top of the world that night! Awesome concert!
Yes, in accordance with that. Got to see Merle in Albuquerque in 1991 when he toured with Lorrie Morgan and Clint Black, best night ever.
@@sartainjaooooooo
Silver Wing's took you Merle to Heaven "" leaving us missing you so ""💘🎶🎶🎶
A fitting epitaph for a master songsmith and working mans hero.
I could listen to Merle for hours
I do
@@paulbrown1585 So do I.
I do
It was early seventies I would sing and play it while in the marines I sing it 2 my wife 1973 it was our favorite song 🎵 🎶 😌 💕 she is gone now to heaven to be with Jesus we were married almost 48 years
Merle is so Handsome..
This was the theme song of me and my wife over seven deployments and as many more dets.
I personally don't think is a more appropriate song for PCS's for military couples and deployments. God bless!
Miss that Merle Haggard! Still listen to his music everyday! He was the best! Janelle in Houston
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Me too, every day!
Remember this song when my husband went to Viet Nam. Merle is true country. Thanks for posting.
Hello there Sandra nice meeting you here
I'm not much into Country music. But a cowboy I went through school with finally got the nerve to ask me out. He took me to this Country Western bar with live music. Because I didn't know to how to waltz or swing, he just held me in his arms and slow danced. And kissed me. Sadly, he died at 38. This song always brings him to mind.
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Merle's smile just warms your heart!
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Haggard had more talent in his 10 fingers than WHOLE music Industry today.
It took him awhile, but Merle finally got his wings, and flew back (to his heavenly) home.! R.I.P Merle.I know IF I put ME others will join me, and say why they think Merle finnaly got just what he desered? He had a hard life, but combined it with super talent. I hate it that he has left us here, but at least he got his "Break". God seen to that .
Hello there Claudia nice meeting you here
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My German Shepherd loves the Hag! My late husband use to have a country band, and sang this song, as well as some of Merle's other tunes. When my dog gets anxious, all I have to do is go to CZcams and find Merle..He "calms the savage beast'!
One of my 7 cockatoos sings along to this song. I played it so many times when I created my Silver Wings routine with the Silver ISIS wings Sun Bear just loves this song
@@cockatoosmommaryangel6747 It's funny how animals, and fowl as well, respond to music. Of course, who couldn't respond to the "Hag"? lol
Hag!This was the first song that came to mind when I heard he passed. I was blessed to see him when I was 20 in 82! Saw many concerts of various venues back then,but his is INCOMPARABLE ! True timeless legend! RIP forever in my heart!
I love the Hag! And this Saturday his birthday & anniversary of his passing
I have a cockatoo who loves airplanes & Silver Wings is my fav song
I actually bought a pair of exotic ISIS wings and choreographed a routine about this song!
I have performed this number at a country dance hall.
If it doesn’t snow Saturday I would love to perform this number in his honor
Lovely xx
One of the greatest song's ever
BEST SONG THE HAG
EVER WROTE #1 IN MY
BOOK, COUNTRY LOST
A GREAT MAN, R.I.P MY
FRIEND, AMEN.
My favorite song to two step..... I am always 17 when this song plays.
Hello there Whitney nice meeting you here
My favorite country singer. May you RIP . You will not be forgotten 🙏🙏
Love this song🫶saying goodbye to people that you so miss; see them in heaven🤗🙏
Happy Easter Home ATX, very deversified, miss the R and R Sometimes .... 😊 Many Blessings to all of you. GOD Bless and Thank You Jesus
Hello there Terrie nice meeting you here
This was one of the songs we laid grandpa Larry to rest with. Truly a beautiful song and will always be held with the highest regard within the family. Thank you Mr. Haggard
Ken Burns just made a documentary about Country music. Several interviews from Merle are in PBS documentary. It started on PBS on Sept 8th 2019. It is sixteen hours about country music origins and till the year 2000. Awesome. Took Ken Burns eight years to make...he feels awful that Merle died before he could see the final documentary.
This song goes out to my dad, cause our mom passed away.
Hello there Lynn nice meeting you here
Amen old country forever
I think Bonnie was the best harmony singer ever with Merle. They sound amazing together.
Silver wings shining in the sunlight
Roaring engines headed somewhere in flight
They're taking you away
And leaving me lonely
Silver wings slowly fading out of sight
Don't leave me, I cried
Don't take that airplane ride
But you locked me out of your mind
And left me standing here behind
Silver wings shining in the sunlight
Roaring engines headed somewhere in flight
They're taking you away
And leaving me lonely
Silver wings slowly fading out of sight
*****************
Silver wings shining in the sunlight
Roaring engines headed somewhere in flight
They're taking you away
And leaving me lonely
Silver wings slowly fading out of sight
Slowly fading out of sight.....
Don play that sax
I love this song 🎵
The best voice SILVER WINGS ❤️❤️❤️ LOVE YOU MERLE HAGGARD
U R SO RIGHT MY FRIEND ABOUT THE MIGHTY MERLE HAGGARD, I AM A FAN OF CLASSIC OLD COUNTRY &THAT'S WHAT MERLE IS TO ME.
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Like the older version of his voice & music plus changed some words but awesome Merle ways! Greatest voice
My favorite Merle Haggard song
Hello there Linette nice meeting you here
his youth has left but his song has lived FOREVER in my humble heart....
This song brings back a lot of memories.
Beautiful, love 💘 this song, what a talent, he got even better with age, his voice one of a kind, happy his sons are caring on. Ben sounds a lot like him. RIP.🙏 We 💘 you.
Every time I listen to this song, it reminds me of all the young men of my generation who reported for duty when they got their draft card. They did not volunteer, and more importantly they did not run. They served our great nation at a time when they were not loved by her. This song also reminds me of all of us who volunteered for service. Thousands of whom were sent to Vietnam, while many thousands of others like myself were not. This song touched all of our hearts in one way or another, and still does today as we shall never forget those who never returned home. It is also an appropriate song for all those who served in OIF and OEF.
Amen! My sentiments completely. Thank you for your service, this American Patriot is forever grateful for it.❤❤
Such a beautiful song!
no one could sing this like merle!
Hag was the best of all singers.
Hello there Margaret nice meeting you here
I agree this is awesome. Love it soooo much I bought a pair of Silver ISIS using my wings and did a dance routine with the wings telling the story he sings about.
For Delinda’s Mom! Rest In Peace beloved Mother of My friend! You have a daughter that misses you and will love you for eternity! You are with Our Lord now, your suffering is done!❤️🙏🏻🕊🌸🌺💐
Hello there Cathy nice meeting you here
There was only one engineer bill, one Dwight d Eisenhower, only one kern river, one America, and just one Merle haggard.
Reminds me of my Dad flying away in the C130's he flew on most of his 20 years in the Air Force.
A big one for Merle & the Strangers..Released back in 1969 on an album titled, "A Portrait of Merle Haggard".
Fantastic merle love this song one of the greatest singers thank you for this lovely post
THE LATE GREAT GOD GIFTED MERLE APRIL 6TH 1937 TO APRIL 6TH 2016 R I P AMEN ❤
Merle could interpret some special feelings and moments in life through his songs. Through those songs he has figured out a way to live forever.
Merle haggard was just something else
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Classic Country at it's best 🎶👍
This has been my favorite song for years. Never gets old❣️
Hello there Maryann nice meeting you here
My heart is broken 💔💔💘❤️🔥 because I miss you both❤😢 RIP
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Signature flying song! TY Mr Haggard.
The man, the legend. My son now 32 learned this song when he was 5.... still sings it. Merle you are missed and will never be replaced !!
I just turned 65 this year play this song often… was just about to shed a tear, but Merle said “no, you’ll need those for another day”… RIP MR. HAGGARD
He left 4boys behind that sound Just like him so he will live on in them
I choreographed a special dance routine to this song using huge Silver ISIS wings (like belly dancers use). Everyone loves the routine as Meryl sings the story I use the wings to give a visual of the words. Thank you Meryl for this special song that I love
He is just so natural it comes easy for him had so much talent 😉 God bless him I can't say enough about him I think of him every day 🙏💖🙏
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I just love this song!
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I love Merle Haggard, his songs are sad though
Definitely one of the top three or four country singers whoever stepped on stage
Merle was the best. Love all his songs I have in my music library. This brings back memories of the time times my husband had to go remote during his military years. Thanks for sharing. 🎶❤️
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Beautiful song.
Love this song,Merle Haggard ,one of the best singer
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King Merle, Master of country, never can be replaced!!!!
Hello there Nancy nice meeting you here
😭❤️ Beautiful
Hello there Sandra nice meeting you here
Use to be one of my favorite as a Young teenage. Always a Hag Fan.
MR MERLE HAGGARD
take me back to my childhood Merle....
68 West
My uncle Pats favorite,I miss him RIP uncle pat and Merle
7-19-2023 BenionLewis
Haggard Why Dont You use This Strong Positive Voice in More of Your Songs.
Just Beautiful..
This was suppose to be on Ben Haggard Color Me
Love hearing Meryl sing, he's one of my favorites!!
Hello there Linda nice meeting you here
Love this song 🎵
He warms my heart....great country singer.
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This whole concert is awesome!
They really outdid themselves that night! So outstanding!!!! Miss them so much!
@@brucycat1 I got to see Ben and Noel Haggard in Rochester, MN last fall, great performance, and highly recommended
Viva the memory and music of Merle Haggard.
I was in Viet Nam in 69/70 the first time I heard silver wings.still brings back memories.
I miss you Merle Haggard, but your music helps me, never will forget you. 😢
Thank You Mr. Merle from Hank in North-Bay, Ontario, Canada.. Oh ..... how I WANTED to join You on stage when you came to Memorial Gardens in North-Bay Amen oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
One top 10 greatest country songs ever!
Don' get no better.😌🌄
An that is the best kind of memorys you could ever have
Love the couple in the background in matching shirts. Indicative of the late 70’s/early 80’s.
THE BEST OF THE HAG
I would never leave you behind you are my daddy made over❤
Man how did he sound so good in person, better than the studio version
It's a hot summer day here in Vegas, nothing new, but I just got in from siting outside/ watching the planes/silver wings coming in as I usually do thinking about how blessed/memories/love every time I can/I do that, nothing better to come in and put this masterpiece on/love you Merle/all, always/and forever
True classic 👌👌
Just for fun listen to David Hartley do this song on his steel guitar. Fantastic rendition!!!
Great young man the Hag would be very proud. This is from an old original Merl fan
Sei il migliore Merle Haggard un bacio lassù
😍i almost dance for this😍
Haggard had an awesome voice and wished Radio would play more of the good days of Countty Music. Still Several out there's still more good singers. JACKSON, Twitter. Strait . Bring back that music. ❤❤❤❤
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I've seen him live and he is My favorite love him
merle!!
Love him so much!!
I now the song by heart by my dad.
Hello there Tonya nice meeting you here
Perfection , his best strangers band . And harmonies Bonnie ,Ronny Reno 👍❤️❤️
Great song