Alabama - The Closer You Get (Official Video)

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Lyrics:
The closer you get, the further I fall
I'll be over the edge now in no time at all
I'm falling faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall
#Alabama #TheCloserYouGet #OfficialVideo

[@jameskidd8733]

My cousin was Jeff, God rest his soul, My biological father drove the bus for some time, I remember them playing the pavilion at Myrtle Beach

[@AlishaTaylor-gc7hf]

My cousin is Teddy Gentry

[@ConniesCountryLivin]

Beautiful

[@ConniesCountryLivin]

​@AlishaTaylor-gc7hf Nice

[@hollykost637]

1:12 🎉

[@ConniesCountryLivin]

​@@hollykost637Hey Holly!!!!🎉

[@keisabarela2306]

Im 52 I'm still listening in 2024

[@Tombaker6625]

I’m 54 and I’m still listening

[@RandyOwen-uh3vj]

Thanks for your lovely support over the years, I truly do appreciate everything. God bless you!!! 💐☮️

[@scottmiller665]

I’m 46 in June 2024 and still blaring Alabama through the radio!!

[@tonybowen3264]

I'm 64 and trust me, you're listening to some of the Best music Ever!!!! ❤

[@monicaboyd4557]

Im 49.....grew up listening to Alabama....love this band.....of course......still listening ❤

[@rayedwards4132]

Alabama is true country gold. They will forever be country music legends.

[@khan.954]

Sweet home

[@MeganAngel-bz5nz]

What's up with you? Pp pp

[@ebogar42]

They're more bluegrass than country.

[@JSharpe427]

I agree

[@RandyOwen-uh3vj]

Thank you so much for your Lovely support over the years till date. God continue to bless you...

[@jaytalkington852]

I’m 65 years old. Seen many concerts. George strait. Johnny cash. Hank jr. Many others. Best concert ever was Alabama. Not even close

[@masonconnor2059]

Hello Jay 👋

[@nathanrains9292]

April 2024 who's still crankin this bedroom music!!!!!!??????

[@roxied930]

Me❤

[@ashtrayripleytn]

Been on a Playlist since the 1980s

[@ConniesCountryLivin]

Nathan, telling all his business. #5th .lol Hey 🌎

[@dennisulrich4499]

Yeaaa

[@lesmurphy7173]

, ​@@roxied930

[@trishnorberg9921]

In 1978, I was 22. And the 1st time I ever even heard of these guys, was when my sister in laws grabbed me and said “ Do you want to go see Alabama sing?” I was like”Sure whoever they are!” And we went! That concert was in the Great Falls, Mont. high school gym. Seriously. Maybe? 1000 people attended. I was hooked on them with the first song. Mesmerized. I went home to Washington state and hunted down their albums. Not a lot of country music in my area then. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen them in concert 4 times since. And have most their albums , and their signatures. As they used to stay after concerts and sign the programs. This video reminds me so much of what it felt like to sit so close in that gym and listen to them. I’ve never forgotten or taken that for granted, how lucky I was that night.

[@josie4065]

I have three minutes of battery left, and this is how I'm going to spend it.

[@cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln]

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤

[@Sarah1920s]

Prayers❤

[@Sarah1920s]

I too have lost my parents. I am almost 50. Keep trusting in God. He can carry u through. ❤

[@stormcorrosion176]

Love you brother

[@janemoore4319]

Awww, hes loving that i know. God bless from SC😊

[@norarivers2744]

This is still magical in 2024 💛✨

[@fortyninemore]

That’s right

[@leahharris5]

❤❤. Yes it is ❤❤

[@-SpAcEThUnDeR]

HELLYEAHH🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pallmall5495]

I hated Alabama when I was younger because they sounded too pop. Today, compared to the new country, this was stone cold hard core country music. I also find myself listening to them quite a lot.

[@JSharpe427]

Once I used to hate country or not listen to it at all except a few songs. Now when I am by myself when my mom isn't around I listen to it more, feeling like it's better than a lot of music out there now

[@pallmall5495]

@@JSharpe427 I am more open minded to music now at 50 years old than I was as a kid. The pop music I hated in the 80s I listen to a lot now too. The new country music of today is just too processed. Every song is dirt road, Chevy truck, hey girl, and bon fire. All the singers sound the same too, with the exception of a few. I think you will find that you can't go wrong with any music from the 70s -late 90s though. Good luck in your music journey, hope you discover many great songs.

[@JSharpe427]

@@pallmall5495 thank you so much! I actually like some 70s like the outlaws. My favorite song of theirs is angels hide!

[@angelwalker4663]

My mom was madly in love with Randy Owen. I remember I loved listening to Alabama with her. She went to a concert and I remember being so excited for her. I've grown and watched her beat cancer twice. She is my hero.

[@33thdegreescottishrite16]

She's in a better world.. take care!

[@nevergonnagiveyouup7540]

Yeah she's a good and lucky person and she luckily survived take care

[@lindabergman3127]

That's wonderful 😁👈

[@joejones9944]

@B Mo So sorry to hear about Your Mom. Listen to Her Music Often and keep Her Memory Alive through Her Love for Great Music like this

[@joejones9944]

Angel Walker, I'm so Glad to hear Your Mom has Overcome and is still with You. She had Exellent Taste in Music.

[@mollywelch1488]

68 and still listening. Never will stop!❤❤❤

[@BBaldwin]

Arguably the greatest country band ever. “Take Me Down” is a stunning piece of crossover country that still gets to me nearly 40 years later.. Those vocal harmonies are in league with The Eagles’.

[@LyonsArcade]

I'd like to hear the argument against it. There's no country band even in the same conversation as Alabama. It's not as if they're the best, there's nobody else even mentionable. Who are we supposed to compare them to, restless heart? They easily are the greatest country band ever, they had over 40 #1 hits, no band is even close to that.

[@FFLL2112]

I read they played the Bowery in Myrtle Beach 6 nights a week for tips only. They would lay in bed at night before sleeping and practice harmonies. It paid off to say the least 💯

[@nancyjordan4]

My 2 fav bands the Eagles and Alabama

[@mustanguy102]

It’s 2022 I’m 40 years old and this song still takes me back to being 10 and my grandparents dancing to this in the living room and it still brings a tear to my eye.

[@TheShadowKarl]

I'm 47 and it reminds me of my Mom when I was a kid. She loved Alabama. I remember liking this song a lot.

[@haremking9084]

I'm only 16 but still love this kind of song

[@myracrosby1186]

@@TheShadowKarl Oh my mom as well. I loved this song.

[@allenwoods4291]

By by

[@emmevillegas2833]

I’m teared up too. I go back to these times. They were so simple. So good. I can’t explain it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-yn3qr6cl5e]

Greatest country band ever.

[@HotRodDad]

Alabama is largely responsible for the soundtrack of my youth. So many good memories. Thank you Alabama.

[@briangleason5597]

Same here. Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed and healthy New Years.

[@Tina-de6lb]

🎉same here 🎉

[@cosmickingdom625]

What a beautiful youth that must have been. I was just telling my buddy it must have been amazing growing up with Alabama, real country, and classic rock.

[@jenniferrose9816]

@@cosmickingdom625 it was awesome, real country and rock. Unfortunately it's all dying out now:(

[@Succubus342]

Same here, them and John Denver

[@bethreads3294]

One of my favorite all time bands!!!

[@katieadams7803]

Yeppers to that!!

[@HyperInflation2020]

Remember how Big they were in the 80s

[@jerrymoadj.r.1911]

I do my first concert I was 7

[@waynemullen2207]

Tracy Byrd keeper of the stars

[@waynemullen2207]

James Otto makin love

[@sparkygreen6298]

2019 still here loving Alabama

[@larryf.boutwell3297]

When I met Becky 47 years ago the Closer She Got the more I was falling for her to be in my life forever ❤️

[@dennisstuempfle5594]

RIP Jeff Cook. You will be missed

[@rebeccahansen]

RIP JEFF COOK🙏😔😇 THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES OF GREAT MUSIC.. COUNTRY MUSIC JUST GOT A LITTLE MORE SAD WITHOUT YOU

[@RandyOwen-uh3vj]

Thanks for your lovely support over the years, I truly do appreciate everything. God bless you!!! 💐☮️😢

[@malteseheart]

RIP, Jeff Cook. You were amazing.

[@RandyOwen-uh3vj]

Thanks for the Love.💔😢

[@MrKevinwg]

This is the country version of The Eagles.

[@Phuq-U2ube]

No it’s not this not even close!

[@lancehurley9743]

My favorite country band of all times..nothing else is close..

[@coburnlowman]

They dominated the 80's.

[@lisalaux2629]

Yes, they surely did. Simply Amazing!!

[@coburnlowman]

@@lisalaux2629 It kinda makes me sad to think that someone could be so big and known by all. Then just a faded memory. They made enough money that I'm sure it doesn't matter to them😃

[@jimmyd8157]

I lived it. Even got to see them once. OUTSTANDING

[@carsonyoutube6900]

Yep

[@ronwhite7232]

They sure did, Phil. Had the opportunity to watch Randy and the rest of the band while I was at Ft Eustis, Virginia.

[@donavonmacallister3101]

The reason I like Alabama, 1) randy has a cool country raspy voice 2) both guitars really sound cool. 3) they have awesome 3 part harmonies .

[@tedfortune7072]

I'm listening at age 64. Love it.

[@Jerseymatt1865]

Who is listening to true country/8/2024?

[@repent4yoursins631]

We don't let country die down here in the south! #615 #NASHVILLETN

[@theresaretka6088]

Ah yeah , I grow up in the 70s 80s Hello jerseymatt186 way to go on the country music .❤on the old 1970s and 80s 🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@cabilgibbs]

Yep

[@rickflood8360]

this song is a BIG reason why Alabama won as the Country Group of the year...what, 4-5 times?....nuf said

[@bb-phantom3324]

Drummer really looks enthused!!

[@chadspence7483]

Rock and country at its finest

[@joshualong7835]

Praying for Jeff Cook and his health

[@rhondashinn1371]

What a timeless, classic band. I remember seeing them in 1985 in Ft.Worth, TX. I was 9 months pregnant. Reba McEntire was their opening act. Such memories!

[@Lasse-wf4dh]

the best country group ever !!!!!!!

[@anthonythomas7180]

These are some superbad brothers from other mothers. Their music bridged huge culture gaps. Country Rock Blues.

[@StephanieRogina-lx1pt]

IM 51, and I still listen I was a little girl when I first started listening to Alabama. I think they will ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE BAND. I started listening to them when I was 7 or 8 years old!!!😊

[@mikegrassman4773]

Being an Alabamian, about 90 miles from where these guys came from, I'm proud to say they opened the door for many groups in the 80s and 90s.

[@leahharris5]

❤. Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️. Jeff Cook ❤

[@TheYobo1016]

A forgotten band. Forget the genre. They were brilliant.

[@RyuHayabusa06]

Love Alabama. The greatest country band of all time. This song is timeless.

[@DanielG1095]

Now this is music

[@richardr7947]

For me 80s-90s country the best!

[@necessary_rights]

Indeed

[@carsonyoutube6900]

Yes

[@johnwomack8049]

RIP to ol' Jeff 💔, and bless the 3 surviving members of the Wild Eyed Southern Boys, Alabama!!!!😂❤😊

[@nigerianhouseplans5629]

If you dislike this you need to upgrade your speakers.

[@dsusan17]

THE NUMBER ONE COUNTRY BAND OF ALL TIME!

[@edricwilliam7525]

Yeah such a romantic song it made me remember my late wife, so D Rich how are you doing today?

[@oscarlandrum]

Amen I'm sure about that..💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@oscarlandrum]

Hello 👋......

[@ericsmith1786]

The some is one of my favorite song I love the lyrics nice memories. How are you D Rice ?

[@ross72ish]

So many childhood memories, Hands Down, Alabama is the best! There so good, it's almost intoxicating!! They don't make em, like this anymore, sadly!!

[@edricwilliam7525]

Yeah such a romantic song it made me remember my late wife,so Rose how are you doing?

[@aaronking7326]

Kenny Chesney was the almost unknown opener..1996.. Alabama just brought it for over 2 hours...One of the best shows I ever attended....

[@markrodriguez9442]

Jeff,you are the great guitar player in country music. I still miss you.

[@user-bn9qj4ov1n]

Hearing this 2023 takes me back to a very young girl watching my mom and dad dance in the living room. Being showed how a man in love treats his Queen.

[@katydidmccarthy1278]

They just can't make a bad song. Everything they do is outstanding!

[@oscarlandrum]

Amen and I'm sure about that..💯💯💯💯

[@oscarlandrum]

Hello 👋.....

[@classicrockstation]

So good...

[@SRowe1999]

Me and Daddy use to cruise in the woods and jam Alabama. I'm 41 now and Daddy is 74... Wow how the time flys. Alabama as been there the whole time. Learned how to drive in Ol Wayne National Forest while daddy sipped on a 12 pack. When I was 14 I use to drive us home.. lol.. Home was 45 minutes away. Ol how I miss them days...

[@virginiac7963]

1980's I was 12 yrs old .. 1st concert 1st kiss... Randy Owens .. on the cheek... thank you for giving me a reason to believe in the innocence of love...

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Virginia.... How are you doing today...💕💕💕💕 And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

[@gamermom70]

I was 16,dancing and singin and drinking wine coolers with this cassette playing in the background, ahhh memories

[@cormacdavid3129]

Hello Tina q

[@censorshipsucks9493]

Bartles and Jaymes tropical.

[@ericsmith1786]

Some lovely memories still listening I love this song. How are you Tina ?

[@oscarlandrum]

I always enjoy what you share here on KZbin but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..🥰😍💯😘😘

[@nancyshirah8427]

Nothing like Alabama ❤

[@RandyOwen-uh3vj]

Thanks for your lovely support over the years, I truly do appreciate everything. God bless you!!! 💐☮️

[@jamesmusic60]

One of the greatest bands of all time.

[@teresataylor1979]

Oh man 80's country at its best! love Alabama :)

[@jasonmikel536]

Teresa Taylor you got that right

[@secondamendment573]

Damn, they just don't make em like that no more.

[@thatoneguy8468]

don't think hank don it this away....no I don't think he created rap lyrics and kicked away the ol steel guitars

[@AT40Guy]

I live in Iowa City

[@briandalton8890]

Sure don't.

[@jenniferrose9816]

Unfortunately they don't..real country i fear is gone forever :(

[@corycg1956]

No they don’t

[@myworld3250]

I have always loved Alabama

[@nobodybetter9175]

What a rewind Alabama is for us folks in our early to mid 60 now. Back then we were in our early to mid 20s and were have'n the time of our lives. Even with as bad as things are right now in this world. Never think for one second that your not living in the best times of your life. Live it to the fullest. You'll look back on 2022 with memories that you wish you could relive too. Saw Alabama with Waylon in the 80s. What a great show it was.

[@ledonwissner2200]

Thank you for the best iconic country music and best family and friends memories while enjoying ALABAMA music. RIP JEFF COOK. xx

[@oscarlandrum]

Amen I'm sure about that..💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@oscarlandrum]

Hello 👋......

[@joeblow4785]

500 years from now this song will still be awesome !!

[@kellihardin1570]

Hell yeah 👍👍👍👍

[@joeblow4785]

Stand up drummer ! literally !!!

[@wadevest9232]

Still one of the best...Randy's vocals is top.

[@janetzuercher3239]

Greatest band ever,,people say glad they are back ,in my world they never stopped ,been a fan since 1980 . My husband knows if I get goose bumps from music ,it's Alabama, or Elvis🥰🥰🥰

[@pauldwhite370]

best band ever

[@deeparker1290]

Alabama was voted the Band of the Decade..... quite an honor....these 'bama boys know how to do it right....still going strong.....

[@teresiawhisnant235]

Still the best band ever.

[@tjgentry8296]

Alabama is THE STANDARD by which all country music, as well many other genres should aspire to achieve. Of course they can not, and will not ever be duplicated. Only imitated.

[@jadeneidler2862]

this is the real country music why don't we hear this any more on the radio

[@thomasmanuel1136]

Jade Neidler someone killed country music . It wasn't George Strait

[@corystewart5818]

Jade Neidler it's to good for the radio!

[@JBtheExplorer]

I'd recommend blaming the record companies first and foremost. They have an unreasonable amount of control, and albums won't be released until the label OKs every song. I've read some instances where successful artists have been told to scrap the songs they've made to be their lead single three or four times before the label finally accepts one. Artists take a lot of heat for the crap they make, but when it comes down to it, it's either they produce "pop-country" music, or they'll get passed up for someone else who will. Artists get very little control about what they make. If they had the freedom to do their own thing, you'd hear more variety in country. Not only old school country, but artists would probably go in many different directions. It would be real, it would be unique, and there'd be a little bit of everything for everyone, rather than one specific type for a very specific demographic.

[@tonyakelly171]

My answer would be that today's country music just sucks.

[@cheayunju]

So Jade Neidler then...

[@mattensor3431]

One of the greatest country bands if the the best

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Best country group EVER tell me whos better ? ROLL TIDE ROLL !!!🐘🏆

[@keeganob126]

Rest in peace, Jeff Cook...🎸

[@oscarlandrum-oh8ow]

I always enjoy what you share here on KZbin but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today..😘😍

[@jpringle1979]

Back before the country lost it's mind.... and soul.

[@buriedgoldhiphop8923]

I agree...well is fair to say that i dont listen to muxh country songs but when i do it seems to be about trucks lol but i love the opd country songs ima start collecting them. Good hear man

[@michele_torres_sososilver]

I just saw them this past Sat. night.....................will love them forever

[@jpringle1979]

I agree.

[@Cherrybomb510]

jpringle1979 couldn't have said it better.

[@Scott89878]

Ironically, this song was under fire when it was released because of the heavy use of the electric guitar as country pushed the envelope.

[@jasonaustin3091]

Best “crossover” band along with the “eagles” of all time. All ages, pop or country, loved this band.

[@mmgrant2024]

FANTASTIC

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Grant... How are you doing today.... 💕💕💕💕💕 And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

[@Elrond_Hubbard1]

A person forgets sometimes how damn great Alabama was/is.

[@lilphisch]

GREATEST BEST GROUP EVER!!!

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Lilphisch..... How are you doing today....💕💕💕💕💕 And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

[@goodliving1972]

Hi lilphisch,hope you’re okay?

[@ericsmith1786]

Yes. My favorite group of all time I love this song nice lyrics so entertaining. How are you lilphisch ?

[@laneward3511]

I remember back in the day Alabama would win every country music award year after year...

[@kimberlybarrett6738]

I'm proud to say I'm from Ft.Payne, Alabama

[@coreycampbell7976]

Alabama is one of my favorite best country groups

[@sovetskyskaiyastrigon1750]

I’m proud to say I’m from Etowah County,Alabama

[@daltonray2623]

Maplesville, Al

[@kimberlybarrett6738]

@@JDub-mi7fs Yes i will do that for you.

[@martahuling3603]

Amen brother

[@nickywhitmore4350]

This song is still great

[@dominiczamora5551]

The best country band ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kande6916]

This bands music still blows me away today !!!!! True legends!!!!

[@ehodylaum]

I just fall in love every day for Alabama Songs. I'am so happy to be alive while they still on road.

[@sandifarmer3657]

Amen guys amen

[@AnthonyLincoln-sg1py]

Best country group ever! They put out so many hit songs year after year!

[@tammysmith2697]

ALABAMA is the best ever! Still bring a smile to my face after all these year. LOVE THEM

[@jasonmikel536]

Tammy Smith you got that right

[@jeannineallen2868]

❤️.

[@edricwilliam7525]

Yeah such a romantic song it made me remember my late wife,so Tammy how are you doing?

[@leeanndavidson4452]

❤❤

[@ericsmith1786]

The Alabama bands real country music I love this song still listening to this song. How are you Tammy ?

[@stitchedwithlovebyloretta4684]

that look from Randy...omg I'm 55 and still melt😍😍

[@RandyOwen-uh3vj]

Thanks for your lovely support over the years, I truly do appreciate everything. God bless you!!! 💐☮️

[@michellecarroll9733]

How Mercy !!!! Have mercy!!!!

[@jenniferstalcup]

Love❤Randy’s voice!

[@rayannfatimah4334]

Wonderful Song of love.

[@goodliving1972]

Hi Rayann,hope you’re okay?

[@mrsjgray09]

My first ALABAMA concert was in 1982...I was 2...still have the tiny little shirt that says, "ALABAMA on Tour 1982." I was VERY blessed that my parents took me to see ALABAMA every, single year from 1982 til around 1999. (Sometimes we got to see them twice a year when we would go to Myrtle Beach.) Through the years, we would wait and do and "meet and greet" with them after their concerts ~ they truly LOVE their fans!! All I can say now (being 42) is WoW ~ they were and are still AMAZING!!! Always loved Mark's hair here. And do y'all notice Jeff's shirt? Randy always spot on and Teddy is just way too cool.

[@edricwilliam7525]

Yeah such a romantic song,so Stephanie how are you doing?

[@joecalhoun5303]

Had the 45 when I was 8 in 1983 when I bought it. This country so much better than today’s stuff.

[@davidcoleman4160]

I grew up listening to these good one's and it feels good to go back,and listen to them. They help you relax and brings back memories!!

[@stitchedwithlovebyloretta4684]

Those eyes..........oh my

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Loretta... How are you doing today... 💕💕💕💕 And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?

[@charlessmith4877]

The one and only!!..

[@johngomez2170]

Good o Alabama music good country music grew up with my dad

[@sameetmehta2905]

what beautiful music !

[@TraceyTaylor-up2tj]

Alabama what an amazing group absolutely one of the best

[@colbystevens3008]

Legends

[@TerryRussell-nj4cb]

I'm 72 still love Alabama great music!

[@jimmiejohnson5908]

Alabama, always, Randy Owens & the guys .