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Topic: RIP- Merle Haggard |
Ron Page
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Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 2:25 am |
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His legacy will be everlasting.
Sincere condolences to Norm Hamlet and others who knew him well.
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Godfrey Arthur
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 2:28 am
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Merle as he got older got braver and wiser.
Singing songs like Where Did America Go, What I Hate and Politically Uncorrect just put him out there in the realm of reality.
When was the last time an artist had this much fun?
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Godfrey Arthur
From:
3rd Rock
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 3:23 am
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His son posted the following on Facebook about an hour ago...
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What a brave and poetic capture. We were there!
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Roger Kelly
From:
Bristol,Tennessee
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 5:30 am
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It's been said that "It's not what you take with you It's what you leave behind."
Merle left a Legacy that will long be remembered by those who loved his music and took with him a little bit of all of us who Loved and Admired him.
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 6:15 am
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So sad to hear this news, I love Merle and his music!
I am fortunate to have seen him many times with my wife who is a big fan of his as well. The last time was this past summer at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Band, Nj, and was hoping that he made it through here again this year, but here is in a better place now.
My condolences to his family, friends and his band members, especially the gracious Norm Hamlett and Floyd Domino.
RIP Merle!
P.S. Hiro, that was the 'Last of the Breed' tour, with Wille also and Asleep at the Wheel.
I was there too, and just watched a video from Netflix from that tour. It's worth getting and the best part is the extras where they interview all 3 on the bus after the show, really funny and informative.
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I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.
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Barry Blackwood
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james sluder
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 7:52 am What a sad time !
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from the first time i heard ''swinging doors'' i was locked on to the Merle Haggard song's..Spent many hours listning and learning the lead guitar part's that created the ''Hag''sound .Then about 10 years ago i got a pedal steel and went after the Norm Hamlet sound ..
Merle has a beautiful song ''When my last song is sung" on u-tube ..
My prayer's go out to the family and the band !
R.I.P Merle !!!! |
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 8:00 am
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James,
Thanks for that link, I don't think there could be a better song than that today 
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I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.
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Jay Dee Maness
From:
North Hills, CA
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 8:39 am Merle
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Larry Bales
From:
Las Vegas, NV.
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 9:09 am Merle
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| Sad news for all country fans. |
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Billy McCombs
From:
Bakersfield California, USA
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 9:47 am
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Well said Roger Kelly!
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 10:13 am
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Had tears in my eyes when I heard the news earlier today. What a giant this man was. Not enough words to describe it. My condolences go out to his family.
RIP, Merle and Thanks from the bottom of my heart for all the great music you gave us.
Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria
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Bob Ritter
From:
pacfic, wa
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 12:02 pm
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| I loved that man and his music too. It gave a voice in this world to a lot of what I feel. I would be nice if we knew how Norm Hamlet is doing and if he would give us all a word at this time, I am sure Norm could relate to Merle and his music like none of us can. |
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John Booth
From:
Columbus Ohio, USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 12:54 pm
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So Sad.
I feel a Haggard and Jones kind-o-night coming on.
JB
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Mark Eaton
From:
Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 1:18 pm
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I was curious about the funeral arrangements, was wondering if it would be a public deal like for George Jones in Nashville. I was thinking there was an outside shot that I could sort of swing it combined with some nursery/agriculture business stuff I have coming up in the Central Valley. Merle lived about a 3 1/2 hour drive north of me outside of Redding.
Looks like it will be a smaller private event, I just read this on the Music Row news website. One of my other big favorites and his equally famous wife will be there:
The funeral service for Merle Haggard will be held at his home in Palo Cedro, California, on Saturday, April 9. Marty Stuart will officiate and sing, along with his wife, Connie Smith.
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Spencer Scott
From:
England (deceased)
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 1:45 pm
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He was for me the greatest performer of country music, he and Willie Nelson said it all" Every things gone to pot" A safe journey Merle RIP.
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Mike Archer
From:
church hill tn
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 2:01 pm hag
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the Hag was the real deal period
he is and will be missed
have a good trip mr Hag
sing um back home.....
mike
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Fred Rogan
From:
Birmingham, AL USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 3:32 pm
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If you don't have it get Cass Country, Don Henley's latest release. He and Merle sing The Cost of Living with Milo Deering on steel. If you ain't bawling now you will be...
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J.C. Norris
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2016 10:41 pm Merle; The greatest
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| The greatest country singer, song writer ever to grace a stage. Saw Merle many times, I listen to him almost every day. My condolences to Norm( one of the finest steel players ever) & the family And all the Strangers. Our music will never be the same. J.C. Norris |
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Tom Wolverton
From:
Carpinteria, CA
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Posted 8 Apr 2016 4:49 am
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Paul Wade
From:
mundelein,ill
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Posted 8 Apr 2016 5:18 am Merle; The greatest
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he will be missed . my fav singer of all time.
R.I.P Merle... 
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Joe Breeden
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2016 6:25 am
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| There ain't no more. Sad, sad. |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2016 6:28 pm
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Took me a couple days to post about this. My heart was so heavy when Big E passed on, now the Hag has gone to join him on that big stage in the sky. I miss those two so much. May the Lord grant them peace and joy.
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2016 8:16 pm
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RIP Merle, Condolences to your family and friends.
You left many memories with your Family, Fans and Friends. Your music will endure. |
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