John Anderson: The Long Black Veil

This is John Anderson's version of the country classic "Long Black Veil". It was written in 1959 by Danny Dill and Marijohn Wilkin and originally recorded by Lefty Frizell. Although this has been covered by a number of artists including the great Johnny Cash, I prefer this version, perhaps because this was the first one I heard. As a bonus the incomparable Merle Haggard makes a "special ghost appearance" (so described on the album jacket) taking over the first chorus in a haunting way that only Merle can do. Enjoy!

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[SlimSh8E]

Yep, it's Merle alright. I have the original album (vinyl) and it says "Special ghost appearance by Merle Haggard." It also says "I would like to thank Emmylou Harris and Merle haggard for helping make a dream come true. Because this was the last album recorded in Columbia Studio B, I would like to dedicate it to all the great artists, musicians, producers and engineers, past and present - especially Lou Bradley and Charlie Bradley who made Studio B a part of Country Music history."

[SlimSh8E]

Merle is on of my favorites, so I had to mention him. By the way, his (Merle's) newest album is awesome!

[MrArcher4life]

Anything with the Hag in it is #1 to me.

[starr522]

May I say that I think all of the versions are great. You know why? Because it s a great, well written, soulful song. Without a great song, the artist hasn t got a chance.

[jrross81]

this is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stecr15]

The absular BEST!

[Rcksaltnnails]

@tjdinfl Really? I have the double CD in front of me right now. None of the songs on this double CD are old recordings. They are rerecordings done by John Anderson and RIGHT ON THE CREDITS FOR THIS SONG it credits a "ghost" singing of Merle Haggard BY JOHN ANDERSON! TY for YOUR enthusiasm.

[tjdinfl]

@Rcksaltnnails You are wrong, friend; it is the one and only Merle Ronald Haggard doing the part in this song. I appreciate your enthusiasm though.

[Rcksaltnnails]

@tjdinfl It isnt Hag singing, it is Anderson doing an imitation. You can find the video on one of John Anderson's video releases where he does it live and talks about it.

[carollizc]

John Anderson has a great voice, and this is a great song. 'Nuff said.

[AndrewAdkins911]

This is weird, my Grandmother introduced me to John, because I look just like him in this picture. We look alike, both play guitar and well gosh he's talented. Only difference is I play Thrash Metal so.