Trey Hensley - “Silver Wings” (Merle Haggard Cover)

Here’s one of my favorite Hag tunes…but they are all my favorite.

Guitar is a 2021 Martin D-18 Standard
Strings are D’Addadio XS mediums (13-56 gauge)
Pick is a ToneSlabs “Darth Tone” 1.4mm FS

I’m using my iPhone to record and uploading straight to YouTube. No additional mics or recording equipment…or software. Or AI. Just a guitar and me.

[billparrish]

You took me back, brother. For a minute there, I was a small boy in my Maw-maw's kitchen, bright Kentucky morning sunshine streaming in through her curtained window, listening to Merle wailing this out of her old AM radio on the counter, with her lightly humming along as she flips a fresh batch of her delicious fried apple pies in a black cast iron skillet. Your voice, your playing, even that hat -- you _are_ a time machine, aren't you? Well, thanks for the ride, Trey! It sure was a nice little trip....

[lesbialek]

Wow! Your vocal tone, guitar work and sound is impressive. Not easy for a 1 man band to pull off such a full sound, but you sure did. You did the ol' classic justice. Really well done. Congrates!

[virginiatrailcameravideos]

Love Merle. Trey does a great job of covering Merle songs. His voice is made for these songs.

[benmacquarrie]

Literally played like the original record, nailed it 👍

[lonniebiz]

Perfect. I don't expect to ever hear Silver Wings done any better than this. I especially liked the tasteful lead and fills you did during the rhythm.

[jordanmarks]

Did a awesome job. My dad once sang this song with Chris Ledoux in Cheyenne, Wyoming and let me tell. you just you alone performing the song was awesome perfect. Keep doing what you’re doing all the best Godspeed.

[jonathanl]

Great performance. I’ve had your covers on repeat for weeks.

[nixternal]

Holy smokes the goosebumps! Mama Tried might be my favorite, but this is the most beautiful song. Man Trey, you did this justice man. Thank you, couldn't wake up to a better video today.

[zanedeacon]

I've known of you and heard you play over the years excellence is the word for it! I really love these home type recordings. You make me wanna play! Although not near as good 😂 im watching and as soon as you are in driving distance I'll have at least 6 tickets bought!

[williamlewis]

That is the first time I did hear the song titled "Silver Wings". . Thanks for keeping it alive .

[Harrison.Kirkland]

iPhone recorded, unplugged, no fancy mics and mixers. Pure talent. Absolutely generational talent. Trey is up there with Chris Stapleton.

[ivantemerov]

I can't believe I'm living with Trey Hensley at the same time. I feel very lucky to be able to listen, learn and be inspired by Trey's music. I'm your devoted fan.

[stevebernard]

Right on, brother! Sounding great. You and that D-18.

[patrickobrien.]

Superb cover. Lovely vocal, guitar sounds great. Love this.

[randytausch]

Such a great performance of such an ICONIC song. One of the first songs I ever learned to play and sing.
And you did it on THE PERFECT guitar for it.
I brag about you to every picker I know.
Simply

[robertjustiana]

A cool version of my favorite Blaze song. Actually, one of my favorite songs ever, period. 😊👏

[janetoconnor]

This is so good, and in my favourite key Of E!

[dustinadair]

Zach you are saving country music. Thank you so much!

[grinningfool]

Top shelf performance as always. And your guitar tone is always drool worthy, regardless of what guitar you are playing. That’s the true sign of a world class player.

[GregTuckerKellogg]

My goodness, Trey. What an understated beauty