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Another Kelly Klassic – Leona Williams “Yes Ma’am” – by Des Kelly Leona Williams, 3rd wife of Country Legend Merle Haggard (who boasted 5 wives during his life), sings this song to her Mother-in-law, aptly titled “Yes Ma ‘am”. Leona, who was also previously married & had a son named Ron, who is a recognised Country Vocalist himself, did her best to help M.H. gain the recognition he truly deserved. Then, came the breakdown of her marriage to Merle & Leona & son Ron went their own way down the Showbiz track. Yes Ma’am is yet another indication of what Country music is really  about, just one four-letter word, LIFE. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...

Oct 23, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , ,
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Another great “Kelly-Klassic” – “Leona Williams “Yes Ma’am” – By Des Kelly A personal massage  in song, to the mother of Merle Haggard from his 2nd wife, many years ago. The true story was that Merle first married Leona Hobbs, had their first family including Marty (named after Marty Robbins),  Noel & Dana, & maybe a couple of others. Then, he moved on, to marry Leona  Williams, had no children by her, and then went on to marry Bonnie Owen’s, estranged wife of Buck.  Merle went on to another brief marriage, before he met his final wife (his 5th),produce his youngest son, Benjamin (Ben) Haggard, before he passed away on his 79th birthday, after becoming one of the most famous Country Icons, on the Planet, pardoned of all previous crimes, by President Nixon, and having some of his recordings chosen by the Astronauts, on their way to the moon, in fact, ...

Aug 28, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , ,
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