That's The Way Love Goes - Merle Haggard and Johnny Rodriguez

[sanchojds]

Three things. One, you hit this perfectly. Two, you'll never make it in this new convoluted age of country/pop. Three, you have the voice to bring this kind of music back. All the Earl Thomas Conelly and Johnny Duncan and Gene Watson covers that could be sung by a guy like you. Man, just do it. This music needs a guy like you can appreciate and actually sing.

[TheShondoya]

Beautiful combination your voice and your playing, really enjoying listening to you!

[lloydhorlick]

I enjoyed your rendition of this song. I do cover of Jim Reeves, Dean Martin and others. If you like, have a look at my channel lloydhorlick.

[MrTexastexas]

way to go james keep singing no one can top you

[carter102950]

This Georgia Girl loves your music. Would love to see you in concert. Love your voice and your back up singers on some of your videos are good too, You are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1992toby1992]

you sir have opened my eyes to a whole new genre of music i found you when looking for covers for brown eyed girl because i am trying to learn to play that myself and since then - 4 o clock this afternoon i have been stuck listening to YOU on repeat, you have some awesome talent, and if i die an old man in 60 odd years and your not famous then this generation will have seriously missed out because i could listen for years!

love england

true inspiration and i was you all the best of luck

[headredbone]

You say you think Merle does a better job. That is funny, because you sound more like Johnny Rodriguez.

[eric72265]

WOW! I am a drummer for a country artist, and I was really embrassing for a deep baratone voice. You just made the hair on my neck stand up. AWESOME cover man. Nice JOB!

[farmladyful]

WOW!! That was great. What a great country voice, you covered Merle's version very well, if you can do that, you have a great future with a talent like you have. I will be listening to more my friend. Cheers from New Zealand, Joanie

[ConditionOfAnonymity]

absolutely amazing talented young man. i just ran across his videos the other day, and i'm WoWed!!! this dude can really sing a very wide range of different styles, and it seems he'll be one of the great ones. i'm so glad i found his music, ya don't find talent like this often. singers are a dime a dozen, but great singers are rare, and i can't wait until i get my hands on his new album, i hear that he has even wrote some of the songs. i've always thought that singer/songwriters were better...

[blondie44881]

I think you have an amazing voice and great looks too lol :)

[blondie44881]

I think you have an amazing voice and ur hott so it fits lol

[robfam08]

this guy is awesome he can sing anything

[ammariepaul]

wickedly good

[8920580]

Damn good job on a fine country song! Keep singing and making people smile : )

[sendingoutansos]

You should have seen my Dad when he came by to see me on my B-day...I put one ear plug in his and one in mine ...he loves you ...he was singing as loud as ever along with you ...thinking about my Mom and when they were first married ...she is gone but his love remains ,totally devoted to her memory ...he was singing it for her ...precious memory for me <3

[reliablebow]

was reading about Merle today...have to listen to more of him...meanwhile, You have such a great voice!,really enjoyed this...thanks

[biggjohn420]

hay man u need to do id just love to lay u down by conway twitty man i thank u would do a great job on it

[BRINGUROWN18]

damn good song bubba but u do look like johhny in his prime

[BRINGUROWN18]

if u look at johhny u kinda look like him in his prime good sound bubba

[stephen72473]

I'd say you NAIDED it!!!!! Coming from a die hard Haggard & Lefty fan! : D

[fzaiko]

Outstanding

[MrNormsHGW]

The more I hear this song the more I like it. You did a great job on it too. If it's ok I did a version that was heavy with Pedal Steel that I'd like to put as a video response.

[sendingoutansos]

Your new CD/ album is

AWESOME*****AWESOME*****AWESOM­E****

Can't wait for the next one!!!

[sendingoutansos]

James ... not sure you still read these but if you do or not this is such a beautiful song and I do believe I like your version of this one better than anyone I have ever heard... I am making a video of my parents when they were young. Mom has passed on but he has not stopped loving her , true love is eternal so ... I was searching for the perfect song and this is it , and your voice will be on that video . <3

AWESOME***** as always ...

[matt1284508]

You have a gift.Enjoy it.We do!

[paulsheesley]

nice

[Pepshort]

I was so excited to see that you'll be releasing your first CD soon. It's been too long in coming, in my opinion! May G-d bless you and your family with only the best, James. You've brought so much pleasure to so many of us here on YouTube

[pianomanhome]

Heck yea

[pianomanhome]

Is it coming out in Walmarts, Targets,...the radio?....love to hear it.

[gimmedatstick]

Terrific! You have a wonderful voice. I love your choice of songs, too. More, please!

[evadnotlem]

very very good,,, goodstuff

[patkralc1]

You have a nice voice. I enjoyed the video.

[jacksnapper1]

great job on one of my all time favorite song.keep up the singing your good.

[super1dog]

You are sexy!

[Gilstrap2009]

Great job on this and all your other music. Did you know Lefty Frizzell released this song before Haggard or Johnny R?

[awesomesteve]

you got tabs for this version? and is it capoed?

[Zhan1960]

Sign me up, James.  Please put me on the top of your Greatest Fans' list!

[Darklink152]

I live in Bakersfield where Merle Haggard livedfor a long time. Problystill does, but my dad has one of The Strangers (The Hags Band) playing in his band with him, and another one randomly pps in and out to play as well. My Dad also stood next to Merle Haggard twice but hasn't been introduced yet. Some day he plans on meeting his country music idol. And I have to say you do a great job at all d songs you do. Keep it up.

[TheSingingBobby]

wonderful! You've got talent friend.

I gave it a shot, but I think I'll keep my day job..lol

[BasketOfCandles]

In my personal opinion( haha) you do it even better than Merle! And I've been listening to Merle Haggard since 1963!! Get up to the Opry! You belong there!

Great voice!

[awesomesteve]

excellent dude.some more james taylor would be awesome.

[nicenna130]

NASHVILLE! ARE YOU LISTENING? WHY HAVEN'T YOU SIGNED WITH JAMES DUPRE YET? I would love a few new CD's to listen to. He's terrific, consistantly. We wouldn't have to program the CD player to play only certain songs. I can't believe that any of his songs would let anyone down. Sign him up real soon, and give him lots of money so that he can quit his day job and make music for us.

[777GypsyBoy777]

James love it,

you sing this better than Merle Haggard.

Kellymarie

[ScottyHale]

Although this is respectable and I'm a huge fan of you, James, this is a bit fast for my liking....it loses the feeling.

How about Kern River by Merle.....you thought about that one?

[MNcntrygal]

Remebering when you did your first video, you have come along way and then some. Again another great one. Sure can tell you are really into your music.

[pianomanhome]

Btw, the Hag did the best version of this... and you've nailed it just as good.

[pianomanhome]

GOD, you really know how to bring back all the oldies with outstanding respect for the integrity of the song and you are highly talented. I'd go to your concert if you ever got famous.

[brwneyedcountrycutie]

wowowowow so awesome...I am a huge fan..! U did awesome on this one James..!

[yctmgwypmcdfott]

think you are great. I do prefer the songs you recorded originally. There is a small echo in your recent songs and i think it takes away from the natural pureness and beauty of your voice.

[countrygirls431]

good video

[countrygirls431]

good videos

[sherlockmethod]

Nice. Very, nice. Why have I not heard of you? Well done.

[meo1960]

Man James, the sound quality in this one was OutStanding. Oh, and you can sing a little too(wink-wink).

[MediaBoBanger]

Great Man. Haven't heard this one in a while. I forgot about it. Bring on the vids Mr! :)

Good day sir!

[zachschevelle]

One of my favorites from you James! Keep them coming!

[mywifedawn]

Great job! How about doing a classic David Allan Coe tune

[carlson37]

Its another Great one James! I can forsee you doing remakes on so many songs and selling them hand over fist! God speed to you Guy!

[miniann15]

not taking away from haggard or johnny R. in my honest opinion you do the best job at this song...... out of the park james

[evegpt]

Oh wonderful...I am such a phan. you could sing the phone book. My DH is a retired country singer. I have a couple of his videos on here. He was is still is, great. Give a listen if you have time.

Have you heard "Pass me by" by Johnny R. I would love to hear you do that one.

Merle does a song called, "Have you ever been to Colorado" ot "Colorado" I haven't heard these songs in years. I would love to hear you do them.

[BaFlaBooey]

James, Homerun out of the park!

Are you using new recording hardware or software? This sounds so clear!

You're the best! Regards, Booey

[trmiller1]

James, I am speechless...that was terrific. You are going to hit it big some day. Keep up the great work.

[dissectional19]

hey James you ever gonna stop by Houston?

[olwhistler]

James , great job, great job. I didn't hear that nazzley sound of you know who. Just be James, good luck

[terry46619]

BRILLIANT! Again, as usual.

[jamesdupremusic]

no problem, sorry it took so long...you coming to Louisiana?

[cialis1969]

As usual, absolutely awesome...I know you must realize what a gift you've been given, never stop using your gifts, God Bless you and your family!

[dalesrmaninblack]

Hey James you done a great job on this song you have a great weekend my friend 5*****

[mcfun61]

another pleasure!!!!

[jamiegobangbang]

another great cover James! well done one of your best.

[MrsE24179]

Oh James...If you only knew what memories this brings back...My mother was in a band when i was a child....and this brought tears to my eyes. My happiest memories were of the years with listening to practicing sessions, and playing with other band member's children....oh what memories. Keep up the good work

[cwdunn2100]

You've done it again James! Brought back a flood of memories from childhood :-) Can't wait to hear the CD!

[rick5653]

Very nice James,top marks for this one

[NCLUSA]

5*****

[gopherdog]

James, I have been watching you for a year now. You are great artist!!

[Cody2987]

Well in my personal opinion James Dupre ROCKS!!!!!!!!!

[pianomanhome]

@Cody2987

[pianomanhome]

@Cody2987  Me too.

[SuperAttorney]

good job, nice voice, but Merle Haggard with Jewel version definitely is the best bar none

[teeger66]

Even though you look very young...you still sound very good....you might just have a great career ahead of you in the music world. Go for it! and the best of luck...

[redneckswed]

Awesome bud.

Chris

[idahodad1]

Bravo, another excellent cover

[bowlin3483]

Randy Travis covered this song in concert before. It was at Music Village USA.

[curbshoppin]

when yer good yer good.....loved it James

[Kevindad123]

Country rings out like the Liberty. Great stuff..!!

[mary5403]

i love this song good jod !!!!!

[firehawkbandit93]

Nice job my brotha!

[agrlfmtx]

I think YOUR version is better!! t:)

[shinnpick]

Great cover James. Your doing alot of my favorites. Check out my version. Take care buddy!

[teddie488]

Just great i bet when your cd gets out it goes straight in No1 bought by millions of youtubers allover the planet ...Thx

[coronababy]

personally i think james dupre sings it best

[rflemin3]

I have been following you for a while and I must say, you have really gotten good. I love to hear you sing and play more than listening to the radio. Keep it up. You are really very talented. (I'm from AL, btw.)

[jerova]

I really can't get enough of your voice. Truly, truly, great. Fantastic song choice too by the way. When am I going to be able to buy an album of you?

[joshporter08]

I love it! one of my favorite haggard songs!

[larry2043]

Great job, James!!!!

[CruiseMaster78]

Another great one man.