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07-04-2016, 09:20 AM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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Goodbye to the "Okie From Muskogee". Had a short tough life.
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07-04-2016, 09:37 AM
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Lyminge, Shepway, Kent
 
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Location: Geelong - Go Cats
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"I Take a Lot of Pride in What I Am"
RIP Merle
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07-04-2016, 10:43 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Another legend gone.
Grew up with the old man cranking Merle's tunes in the car. I still listen to him now. I have a compilation disc with a live track where he does Impersonations, a big medley of him playing other peoples songs and doing a great job of mimicking their voice. He's always been a favourite of mine. He had a rough upbringing and spent a good amount of time locked up....did pretty well for himself in the end. Impersonations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ipNJGwA1kM |
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07-04-2016, 05:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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RIP, sadly missed.
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07-04-2016, 06:04 PM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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 Yep familiar with this clip too. The one I posted is the one I referred to being on my CD. I reckon his life story would make a good book, or maybe even a movie. |
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08-04-2016, 12:36 PM
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Location: brisbane bayside
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r.i.p
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08-04-2016, 03:53 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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RIP lot of the great names have gone over the last few years
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08-04-2016, 04:53 PM
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R I P, another great talent and character has left us. He will be sadly missed.
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08-04-2016, 05:04 PM
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HUGH JARSE
 
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I'm a big fan of Merle. I have a lot of his song, mostly from live gigs. Love some of his bluesy stuff.
I also love his impersonations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlhEdo9T-Oo Silver Wings is one of my favourites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROA21n2zxmQ |
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08-04-2016, 06:55 PM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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My fav is "I think I'll stay here and drink". One of the non piano versions. But the strategy of the song's theme didn't I think work out for Merle............... or I.
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09-04-2016, 02:33 PM
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RIP Merle,
Grew up watching "Movin On" which Merle sang the theme song from. Been enjoying the complete series someone kindly gave me on DVD.
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10-04-2016, 09:38 PM
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DJR Fan
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Sadly he passed on the same date as his birth date too.
God bless. I found out on Ray Stevens facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/raystevensmusic1707/ |
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Merle Haggard Dead at 79
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