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    Merle Haggard, country music legend dies at 79.

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    http://edition.cnn.com/2016/04/06/entertainment/merle-haggard-country-music-dies/


     


          All the great country music artists I grew up listening too are kicking the bucket. :(


     


    Silver Wings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w99UIu9N44w


     Okie from Muskogee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iYY2FQHFwE


     


    Merle Haggard was also an amazing impressionist. Watch here for some great impressions of Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash and more.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkDAPl8-Soc

    +8  Views: 1190 Answers: 7 Posted: 9 years ago

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    ....one of my favorites.


    ....God bless.

    I read about and was shocked by his age (and demise). Surely he can't be that old! Ah, we've reached "that age". Shame, I still like his music.....

    country bumpkin

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    Willie Nelson will be 83 at the end of this month. I'll be broken hearted when ole Willie dies, he's a true Texas legend..
    terryfossil 1

    Willie Nelson is my wife's favourite,,she drives me mad with it,her next is Andre Rieu..>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..
    country bumpkin

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    Give Venny a high five from me.:)

    It was with a heavy heart this news greeted me this morning.  Though I'm not much of a country music fan, there is no denying Merle Haggard was a great talent and entertainer, a leader in the industry.  RIP, Merle....you've earned it!

    country bumpkin

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    We've lost so many great artists and celebrities this past year.;(
    Bob/PKB

    I wonder how many current stars will shine bright 50 years from now...

    Sad news RIP

    country bumpkin

    Moderator
    Very sad. :(

    Without a doubt,one of the best of country singers,,his songs have certainly outlasted him..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

    country bumpkin

    Moderator
    Did you watch the 2 minute video of him impersonating other country singers, it's very good. :)
    terryfossil 1

    Not yet CB,but i will..>>>>>><<<<<<<..
    country bumpkin

    Moderator
    Watching the video is not a requirement. LOL

    I never knew that he was so good at impressions. Wow! Loved his Johnny Cash and even the way he played the guitar in true Johnny Cash style. I used to like to watch the interaction between the two 'bad boys' Merle and Willie, whenever they were performing together. They sure had fun (getting in trouble I'm guessing).    :)

    country bumpkin

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    I would have loved to be privy to some of their conversations especially when all these bad boys were together at the same time.
    Waylon, Willie, Johnny, George. Merle etc.
    Ducky

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    Hilarious I imagine.

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