The f---cked up things is this song was released in 2003. The last troops left Iraq in 2011 (as far as the press releases tells us) and Afghanistan continues.
God Hag is a treasure said it before he is an artist--I don't care what the hell his politics are!! does Kern River have politics!! I think it insults Hag to reduce him to a politician oh Graceland to the Promised Land!! man what a song!!
why politics who cares HAG is a great artist!! he could sing Mary had a little lamb and it would be great. We are more I hope than political creatures
Thank God for HAG he more than Bush Obama whoever He makes America a better place--BTW heard he was sick is he OK now?
@GJNCA : I'm not sure he ever sang what he didn't believe in: it's more that he mellowed with age (and got turned on to pot by Kris K, hehe).... but there has always been a wry self-mocking style about Merle, even this song... you can always read him from any direction. That's one reason he's Merle and no one else will ever be Merle.
@samuelpdog > much more than just America. It's about war generally too. Also about "Someone's missing in Modesto, it's sad about the clues, suddenly the war is over, that's the news." So there's always this loss with a shift in news coverage...
Merle Haggard has so many great songs. This one really cut through because it shows you can believe in your country and still find fault with those in charge of it.
Another grest video from Merle. I played some studio for him years ago and would love to be playing the keys for him again. He's a great guy. Saw him in Branson a few weeks ago. I wish he'd hire me if he ever needs a keyboard man,,,,Keith
Thanks for posting this video. I never knew they made one for this song. I remember the day the cd came out, my dad, brother, and I wanted to show the Hag some support putting it out on his own label, so we each purchased a copy. The last Merle cd my dad and I ever listened to together.
The f---cked up things is this song was released in 2003. The last troops left Iraq in 2011 (as far as the press releases tells us) and Afghanistan continues.
Bttry01 1 month ago
God Hag is a treasure said it before he is an artist--I don't care what the hell his politics are!! does Kern River have politics!! I think it insults Hag to reduce him to a politician oh Graceland to the Promised Land!! man what a song!!
vivascargill1 1 month ago
@GJNCA most people just assume since he has southern roots he is republican.
watsonvillian 5 months ago
Hats off to Norm Stevens here also! :)
Snoopysunderground 6 months ago
why politics who cares HAG is a great artist!! he could sing Mary had a little lamb and it would be great. We are more I hope than political creatures
Thank God for HAG he more than Bush Obama whoever He makes America a better place--BTW heard he was sick is he OK now?
vivascargill 1 year ago
fuck you dems you can burn in hell
dieingiirdr2000 1 year ago
@GJNCA : I'm not sure he ever sang what he didn't believe in: it's more that he mellowed with age (and got turned on to pot by Kris K, hehe).... but there has always been a wry self-mocking style about Merle, even this song... you can always read him from any direction. That's one reason he's Merle and no one else will ever be Merle.
dangervich 1 year ago
I like his music,,,,,But he sold out the working man by supporting the Obuma Administration.
RickinFLA07 1 year ago
quit trying to make it about republicants and demicraps. This song is about america
samuelpdog 2 years ago 5
@samuelpdog > much more than just America. It's about war generally too. Also about "Someone's missing in Modesto, it's sad about the clues, suddenly the war is over, that's the news." So there's always this loss with a shift in news coverage...
dangervich 1 year ago
Merle Haggard has so many great songs. This one really cut through because it shows you can believe in your country and still find fault with those in charge of it.
TheNorthernLeeches 2 years ago
I elect THE HAG for PRESIDENT !!!!
all95621 2 years ago 13
@all95621
I second that motion.
augustabirdman 1 year ago
Another grest video from Merle. I played some studio for him years ago and would love to be playing the keys for him again. He's a great guy. Saw him in Branson a few weeks ago. I wish he'd hire me if he ever needs a keyboard man,,,,Keith
amosmoses888 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this video. I never knew they made one for this song. I remember the day the cd came out, my dad, brother, and I wanted to show the Hag some support putting it out on his own label, so we each purchased a copy. The last Merle cd my dad and I ever listened to together.
CajunTroubadours 2 years ago 10
I am sorry to hear that.
My mom was a big Merle Haggard fan back in the 70s. I grew up singing his songs with her in her little Toyota truck.
bek12 2 years ago