Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Fishin' in the dark

[@mrrsamthatoneekidd]

My brother died about 6 months ago in a sprint car racing accident. He was blowing up the tires before his race and one exploded and crushed the whole left side of his head. This was his favorite song on the entire planet. And it will forever be the song that reminds me of him

[@artrodgers3273]

I am sorry for that that makes me sad

[@janmuldoon]

So sad to die so young but I hope he loved what he was doing....and that he didn't suffer long. Terrible tragedy. Such a great song.....gotta love anyone who enjoys it as much as i do!!!!

[@amandabegger4192]

Sorry for your loss

[@dogfood2461]

Who asked?

[@BlueHouseSessions828]

@@dogfood2461 dick head

[@vickiedodson]

My son passed away on February 1, 2024. He sang this song his junior year in high school at homecoming. It was one of his favorites.

[@CatherineDeveries]

I'm so sorry you lost your son hug's and prayers

[@cindyganshorn1669]

Sending long distance hugs, for ur loss. I lost my 29 yr old daughter on Feb 2 2023, & she loved this song too! Hopefully, they're singing this together, & fishing in the dark...

[@billiewhitehead9225]

Love this song and the presentation!

[@nopcshere6097]

​@@billiewhitehead9225I have to agree, this is the best presentation I've heard of it!

[@travr6]

30 years later and still a hit

[@connarmacosko5845]

Agree with you

[@Dieselcallaghan]

Travis Decker kaybe n

[@sabrinaking6686]

Darn good song

[@susanlyons8569]

10-4

[@Gaby-ep4dn]

Yup

[@lilgirlfrumhicktown]

everybody says that country sucks, but if you're ever at a party and you start to play this song....everybody, and i mean EVERYBODY sings along and NOBODY complains, what does that tell yah?????? COUNTRY RULES!

[@nopcshere6097]

This one was a big hit at our wedding! 24/9/22!

[@MathiasShaw637]

Country music doesn't suck.. People do.

[@robertedwards9861]

fuck you from 12 years ago lol jk rocknroll

[@khiobi1687]

Even as a metalhead who isn’t into fishing I can’t resist singing along

[@MrKernkraft4000]

Look on drummer's face is like "I can't believe you guys talked me into doing the harmonica at the same time! This is SO MUCH HARDER than it looks!!"

[@jemogan]

I'm Denver born and raised, and the Dirt Band was quite highly thought of around here back in the day. One of the very first concerts I ever saw was when they played the field house of the local college. Fun show. Perhaps my biggest memory of that night was how often everyone in the band would just switch instruments and they'd all play something else every few songs. LOTS of talent there.

[@jesus001ify]

He’s been doing it for 50 years

[@leahflower9924]

@@jesus001ify lol thats awesome

[@joycehiggins7712]

I thought the same thing lol

[@randykirchhevel7311]

This song has great base.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

One of the most underrated bands of all time.

[@lukepotter9041]

Joshua Brooks ya know it!

[@jamesp6283]

For true...I think they're blood related to brooks and Dunn somehow

[@joshuabrooks4907]

@@jamesp6283 I don't know

[@savage_the_wild]

For sure! The Kentucky Headhunters were madly underrated as well

[@jacobhubbard6519]

Sadly yes

[@SM-xs8zq]

My husband left this world just a month ago. This song was one of our favorites, since we were dating. I miss him so much. R.I.P Ed Martin 1985-2022

[@nopcshere6097]

Oh how terrible. I am so sorry. Your husband lives on, in your heart and the memories you made with him - like this one.

[@estebanmiguel6019]

May the Lord bless you in this life and may you one day walk hand in hand with your sweet husband on the shores of the eternal Crystal sea.

[@rodneyallred1742]

So young....God Bless..

[@jlwhite702]

I'm sorry for your loss, at least he left us with great taste in music and you in his heart.

[@SM-xs8zq]

Thank y'all for the kind words. He is still loved & missed and I still sing this song to him whenever I hear it. I hope he hears me. God Bless

[@cindyh8017]

Loved this song and dancing to it in my livingroom.

[@85wastedyears]

Best country song of all time. I'm a die hard metal-head and I can still appreciate the greatness of this excellence.

[@JMG0590]

I am a metal head and I love the guitar sounds in this song

[@masteryoda218]

Metalhead here too. A hit is a hit no matter the style! Stay metal, my friend🤘🤘🤘

[@leahflower9924]

this is good but better than hank williams? lol huh

[@85wastedyears]

@@leahflower9924 lol huh everybody is entitled to their own opinion.

[@theurbancowboys]

@@JMG0590 the palm mutes tho 💗💗❤️❤️❤️

[@aydanmiller4113]

If your one of the 800 ppl that don't like this song get your head checked

[@annraines3573]

Exactly

[@amandakreider4140]

They probably think jelly roll and morgan wallen have talent

[@DarylMalibiran]

💀

[@richardb8777]

I can assure you...there are not really 800 people that dislike this song...Guaranteed!

[@DuecePiece]

This man is playing drums and the harmonica at the same time. Even at the most simple pattern that's some talent for sure! Love the song, thanks Brandon Walker 👍🤘

[@kevinleiter9285]

very complex band

[@colinengle2310]

Happy early birthday

[@kattroyer6775]

damn right

[@andreasmosesian8427]

Anna Marie Helvit of Katzenjammer plays piano, glockenspiel and harmonica at the same time. And she sings when not using the harmonics.

[@ajlovjc7]

Love this kind of country music!! Brings back childhood memories!! Love it!!

[@aliblue3605]

My sister and I used to dance to this with my Aunt, either at their place or the family cabin on the lake. Love this song, MEMORIES.

[@graceann547]

It sure does for me too..🥰

[@daledunham9258]

I’ll never forget this song. Driving around in high school and my buddies Ford ranger pick up. Going hunting fishing such a great life. What the fuck happened?

[@texasfishing254]

U got old .. its still happening...lol no disrespect I don't know ur age..lol

[@laciadano3258]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johnmatias120]

liberal democrats

[@marytetrick8136]

Took it all for granted...i did it too...

[@LLFoolJ]

Declining white birthrates

[@Farley198033]

Perfect first date song! Greatness knows no age!

[@huffmanpropsproperty817]

When I was a very young girl, 8,9, 10... my aunt Billy and Cousin Dawn, used to run the Fan Club for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and a few summers I got to travel with my Aunt and Cousin following the band around selling shirts, tapes, posters etc... it was a lot of fun. These guys treated me very well and gave me back stage passes to every concert. Back when Lenny Martinez was the manager. Good times and memories I will never forget.

[@jeremiahhuffman2964]

Hello fellow Huffman

[@intkxzc459]

Just goes to show the dirt band could rock when they wanted too. One of the greatest bands and vocals ever.

[@milesmccracken7196]

I don't really believe they were the best. But, I still like it!

[@p4p384]

@@milesmccracken7196 he said one of the greatest not the best read before you write.

[@jamesd7495]

man the dirt band sure could rock the hell out. wish ida grown up during that era

[@conniepratt2039]

Mr. James ~ Can you imagine ALL the music waiting for us back Home?🤗

[@levicurtis7528]

They still playing. I saw them in concert last night in Ohio. So many years later and not a thing has changed.

[@DELVIIO]

For real

[@dandubreuil9676]

They still can. I saw them last year. They were awesome. Weirdest things, I was never a fan until I saw them live!

[@jamesd7495]

Dan Dubreuil I’ve always been a fan of em. Never had a chance to see em live though

[@BenjaminCummins-fv9yi]

I remember my dad taken me fishing at night and we a cd player he would play this song I was 13

[@davidglover318]

If Valentine's day was in April. This would be the song for it..

[@jimanderson5264]

This is country when country was country

[@Zau1lFishyyyyy]

Ligma

[@alanwest6035]

This is a hit

[@annabrahamson4320]

It was cross over.

[@KellieLeigh48]

It was country ​@annabrahamson4320

[@markheyen7301]

As I get older I learn to appreciate the talent of bands like this.

[@wmden1]

Those loud, staccato, guitar licks, and the harmonica coming in right behind them are uncommonly good. Not to mention the great vocal harmony. This has become a strong, but pleasant ear worm, lately.

[@thegoodvibesrelaxationstat8442]

Every 80s kid listened to this riding in their grandparents' Oldsmobile to a family reunion. Or maybe it was just me. ;-)

[@allanbarsness6076]

it was a 74 "Cuda"for me

[@timlane9371]

It was one of those Pontiac station wagons for me as a kid. Rode in the back to be a rebel without a seatbelt!

[@thespy7795]

I think it was just you.

[@TeresaLangley]

I have always loved this song - and it's quite awesome that an original guitarist for THE EAGLES is playing for them on it!

[@johngraham1001]

Yeah Bernie Leaden was briefly in the band. I thought that was Bernie. Jackson Browne also was in NGDB briefly

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hi there,how are you,i hope your fine?

[@Blackopsundead]

Thank god my mom played this for me and my brother when I was little, I love it :D

[@corymercer6271]

I totally remember this song for childhood.

[@sabrinaking6686]

Great song

[@ofam4114]

Same

[@stuhiggins6065]

same same

[@kclark9820]

I've been listening to this group since 1988 and still am today. Just proves true music never gets old. I love it 👍👍. Greetings from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@brendabartz9402]

A Band that transcends time, generations and just never gets old!

[@derekkess657]

Incomparable🎶 Is this your favorite song?

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hi there,how are you,i hope your fine?

[@SnakeEaterGaming]

I’m not a big country fan. I’m even less of an old school country fan. But this song hits me in a different way and I can’t explain it. It’s almost a perfect song. I can’t stop listening to it 😂 it’s great!

[@nopcshere6097]

It is amazing! And these guys pull it off so well. My fiancee introduced me to it, and we are planning to play it at our wedding next year.

[@katieh8186]

@@nopcshere6097 that’s so sweet. My husband is a huge outdoorsman and it makes me think of him. A sweet love song

[@classicstangs]

Should see Kanye see if he likes it

[@tinabeeson7241]

Same here!! It gives you a GOOD FEELING is what it does. I've been listening to it over & over again everyday & I feel great!!

[@kodiak2005]

Back when country music was music. Not like the crap of today where all you need is a look. Todays country music has no substance.

[@nikstergoldie5307]

Bros in boots, today's "country" is painful to listen to.

[@fadedempirecarclub948]

Nikster Goldie its all starting to become pop music

[@stuartgoodliffe6072]

You’re listening to the wrong country stations. Tune into some Texas country.

[@mr.wizard2974]

@@nikstergoldie5307 that's why I don't listen to ir

[@frankb8632]

So true

[@nataliestaheli51602]

And no one there has any recording device held in the air, but instead are just sitting there listening and appreciating this incredible band! Those were the days

[@williamwall3403]

They definitely had recording devices back then. They just were more obvious so you would probably be stopped from bringing them in.

[@oct484]

This was one of my favorite song of theirs as a kid

[@bricklover2258]

This is one of my favorite songs second to Brad paseleys Mr police man.

[@kimberlynnwomack4262]

+oct484 I miss "old country" I grew up on this! and Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks all of the oldies but goodies.

[@connorm955]

+oct484 Me too.

[@onefunnyfatguy]

+Kimberlynn Womack "old" what are you 20?

[@kimberlynnwomack4262]

kevin lakey closer to 30 actually

[@daviddubois5913]

I’ll be seeing them in concert this Saturday. Can’t wait I used to listen to this band with my dad when I little.

[@thebloodofhisdeath]

Songs like this one prove, at least to me that country has taken quite a nose dive especially after achy breky heart. This song rocks!!!

[@laurahaun8581]

My daddy died in 09 and this gives me goose bumps every time. Something my momma til this day doesn't get. It don't matter if we sit forever and the fish don't bite. This song is it.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how is the weather treating you?

[@bluesteel8376]

When I was a kid this was my dad's favourite song. To this day, it is still one of the few country songs I enjoy.

[@CatherineDeveries]

My husband has been gone 16 years today and this was one of his favorite songs it still reminds me of Ed

[@jlwhite702]

I never met him but because of you he is in my prayers tonight, keep your head up and live the life he would want you to

[@spirittammyk]

I'll still blast this full power when it comes on the radio!

[@dr.corneliusq.cadbury6984]

I heard this song a long time ago but never figured out what it was. Glad to have rediscovered it.

[@karenoestreich2731]

I would not miss it for the world!! I have seen you a couple of times and you were one of my all time favorite country bands when l was in highschool in the late 70's!!

[@ThyShadowAngel]

This sounds GOOD!😌 I wish I could be a little kid again, or at least have that feelin, or at least when summer comes again😄🙌🏼🎶

[@dilleycurtis]

Fishing that elusive fish. Love this song. The real deal.

[@devinjessie7499]

i dont see how people can hate this song my true love and i got together our second time fishing in the dark you know who you are DJ I still love you

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hi ,how are you,i hope your fine?

[@trueblue1615]

What a perfect song in every way

[@stevendrabik4873]

My 4 year old daughter’s favorite song (thanks to dad). Song will be awesome for another 100 years!

[@puffchick4197]

I love this song and my husband and I love how excited he gets it always makes me want to go camping Love this so much

[@willhandle9153]

This song will never die in our hearts even after there gone

[@JAYALEXANDER0187]

2019..still fishing in the dark

[@milesmccracken7196]

Same here!

[@shawnshute1926]

same heres

[@mrcoolio2702]

JAY ALEXANDER 2020 still fishing in the dark. Anything biting?

[@what59]

Mr Coolio same here

[@huckleberry2307]

Been fishin in the dark for forever now

[@MrNightmarekill]

My dad always listens to country, and when I was younger this was always my favorite country song, I would get so excited hearing it come on the radio.

[@TheMalchiah]

My very first concert when I was a child. Didn’t appreciate them at the time. But they are quite good. But I’m 40 now. A lot of time to sink in.

[@pri2816]

I’m a Scottish guy who first got introduced to this band in 1993. Love this and “I love only you”

[@bradvinson8782]

Definitely always puts a smile on my face to hear the good Ole music

[@louisvilleguitarguy]

I'm 15 and going to see them live for the 3rd time soon. The last two times, we got to meet them backstage. I wish more people today still liked this kind of music...

[@williejoe6961]

You gotta respect a band that can keep great timing and harmony!! Bernie Leadon, from The Eagles fame, will always be one of my favorite guitarist!!

[@mikehoody5327]

You are truly one of a kind dear, wish there were more like you.

[@jenniferhjelmeland4056]

Darn covid19 you guys were to be in Decorah, Iowa tonight 😣 THANK GOD FOR videos.

[@ManBearPig3]

This song comes on every time I think of going fishin'. And it doesn't leave my mind for hours. Such a great song.

[@adelissahunsley]

This song takes me back to outdoor summer barbeques when I was little, laying a blanket down and watching for shooting stars, eventually waking up in bed having been carried there. Childhood is such a short and precious thing.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hi there,how are you,i hope your fine?

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how is the weather treating you?

[@handicapitation3250]

I've been a metal head my whole life (35 years), but for the last year I've been listening to old country and freakin love it!!

[@jeremiahhuffman2964]

As a man who studied psych, you don't know anything till about 33, founding fathers knew this, president age has to be 35.

[@kellykremposky7678]

Me and my deceased husband like this song . Brings back memories of good times . Thank you .

[@kristophermichaud4467]

I love how so many people have cherished memories of this song. I always think of when me and my sister played Power Rangers Dino Thunder for the GameCube while listening to music our parents had. We just could not stop laughing when we realized the T-rex character walked perfectly in sync with the song. Still brings a smile ear to ear when I hear it.

[@ChollaRanch]

Came here after watching Home Free's fun new a cappella mash-up of Fishin' and Boondocks. Such good music from all these great bands! Love it!

[@helo821ab]

I love all the music by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Each band member adds something special, but I could listen to Jimmy Ibbotson sing all day. He makes you want to jump up and sing along!

[@scibbleandgiggle]

they are coming to Wisconsin next Thursday, can’t wait…bringing all four kids! Can’t wait for Mr. Bo🥰

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hi ,how are you,i hope your fine?

[@JasonSmith-ow7sw]

This song won't get out of my head!!! But I ain't complaining

[@juliephilp5736]

gee this is a good song gets me foot tapping every time great band also!

[@derekkess657]

Incomparable🎶 Is this your favorite song?

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hi dear,how are you,i hope your fine?

[@sabastiandavid6132]

Kids in the new millennium are not enjoying good music as I did back in the days, this is pure magic 🎁🎁

[@gaoutlaw]

30+ years later, this is still a fun song

[@EveryDayGamerElite]

Has to be one of the most covered country song ever. I love it!

[@karenhardy7885]

love the country sound with the good instruments in the back up , wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, love it !

[@Equ3strianGam3r]

I used to love this song. I heard it the other day at the casino and immediately started to sing along with it but couldn't remember at all who sang it. I'm surprised something like a song that I haven't heard in years stuck around in my memories. Thank you KZbin.

[@ChrisCurtisFan]

Sing it, Jimmy!!! He surely does NOT look drunk. My GOD, where would anybody think that! He's just having a good time singing a fun song. End of story! These guys were pro's!! Great vid -- thanks for sharing it with us! :-)

[@jenellewesacute2335]

Me and my moms favorite song❤❤❤ RIP momma playing this song for you.

[@jgabora]

Damn they were good! Jimmy's voice is amazing.

[@GavbinTitle]

Me and my father always listened to this song when we went fishing. I miss those days. Time flies. I'll always be a man of country...forever.

[@dazymaewestmcdonald4996]

I was raised listening to this song when we went places,even around the corner to school,it means a lot because I miss going fishing in the dark with my dad

[@carlacarter74]

i always listened to this song when i was little growing up going to camp grounds with the family on my ole walkman cassette player...DAMN THTS BEEN YRS...

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hi ,how are you,i hope your fine?

[@62Ford]

Always loved listening to them. Got to see them live one time. It was wicked!

[@trimble3433]

In high school, I'd always imagined the song's setting is where I'd take my date. 10 years later, haven't happened yet :(

[@samuelcaballero9966]

They'll come along one day, usually the diamonds are found by those who know where to look. Dont stop believing +

[@metaloutlawguts2853]

Did it happen?

[@graceann547]

It will..🥰

[@85wastedyears]

Never give up on love.

[@Waylon3241]

Has it happened yet

[@Bravo-30]

Even a country boy, well, 58 yrs young from over the water in the shires of Lincolnshire UK has this at the top of his music list. Great Band

[@wadeboggs9824]

U made my day even better i no one thing i wont to be like u as a country star

[@Storm66000]

Reminds me of the summer when me and my dad were cruising around in his old pick up truck and listening to country! Good memories : ) aw.

[@skinnyfixed]

I think this is probably one of country's all time greatest songs! Still listening in 2012!

[@TheMultiGunMan]

★★★★★ I loved this Song when I was a kid! I use to listen to it whenever I went to my Grandma & Grandpa's place. Good times.....Good times. Thank you for posting it!

[@kyledamron]

It was my favorite as a kid too still one of my very favorites

[@mccuiston10]

I grew up in Nebraska! So, I grew up on country and I’ll always remember this song and know all the words which is crazy as I was little. I miss childhood 😢

[@codym8897]

Taken from the album "Hold On" (1987), this was the last Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album to feature founding member John McEuen before leaving for a solo career until returning to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 2002. The album produced 3 chart-topping singles: "Baby's Got a Hold on Me", "Fishin' in the Dark", and "Oh What a Love".👍

[@lawlisrn]

No lip syncing here! They never had to! Shame for saying so!

[@aliblue3605]

This song is my childhood at my one Aunt and Uncles place, and at the family cabin. Still love it to this day.

[@bballjosh2128]

It is literaly impossible not to like this song.

[@alexisloredo9539]

My husband introduced me to this song ❤️ & I love it! We’re only 26 & love the old country music 🎶🎵

[@nopcshere6097]

My wife-to-be introduced me to it as well, and this performance got me HOOKED on it! Can't get enough of it! We will be dancing to this at our wedding in 6 weeks.

[@jennyaldrich7456]

I like this song, I like the drums and guitar well all of the instruments!

[@joshuabrooks4247]

one of NGDB's best songs. thanks for posting this.

[@katieo7069]

I love this group, have since day one. Just watched them on tv, they are still great.

[@donnypence638]

2020 listening to this was fishing in the dark.. then my woman called me.. so now I'm layin in the dark dam woman fell asleep.. so i left her I'm back out fishing in the dark morning...

[@allanbarsness6076]

Its a good thing shes sleeping,the way things are in 2020,Donny

[@lmth161]

The voice brought me here too!!!! I love this song & had to see the video again. ;-)

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello dear,how are you,i hope your fine?

[@xstraightedgechrisx]

Use to jam to this all the time, definately gonna put this on my fishing playlist.

[@williamwhite9141]

Great song. Not sure anyone can come close to singing it as well! Great job......thanks to Blake and the Voice for bringing this song back up!

[@zacharysmithandguitars355]

This is the real country music 🎶 I was rase on

[@WolfMichael11]

Im 15, and i think we need this music today. Todays music that most teens listen to sucks.

[@brianscott9861]

This is a song, that to me, it's a good simple life. I was in the Air Force in south Georgia. This song matters. It's showing the simple pleasures of life, by just being kind to each other. We truly are all God's children. It's just about being good to each other. That's all God wants, Jesus too! My father in heaven. 🙏

[@jeramycolgrove4281]

I have been playing this for days and I still do like it