Anita Carter and Bob Wootton - It Doesn't Matter Anymore

[@charleslee4204]

Anita had the best voice in the Carter Family !

[@mrwestern33]

Nobody, and I mean NOBODY (including Patsy Cline) could sing like Anita Carter. Simply, the Best!! And gorgeous too!!!!!!!

[@mbrand19971]

Anita Carter may had been the more versitile vocalist of the Carter Family that could sing about everything. She didn't chart many hit records but sang duets with Hank Snow, Waylon Jennings among others. She rightfully deserves a lot of praise of a great singer she really was.

[@georgezink8256]

Hank Williams and her were great pair

[@BethnJulia]

Anita Carter was perhaps the greatest underappreciated vocalist ever to grace us with her presence. What a lovely songbird.

[@lutherleeboggs5655]

I just said something similar on another video. I can't believe a voice like that wasn't known all around the world. Superstar voice but sadly unknown by far too many people.

[@johngeorge9865]

How very true

[@jimmybusk]

@@lutherleeboggs5655 Who cares about the rest of the world...She's Ours, and we're lucky.

[@t4texastomjohnnycat978]

One of the most talented, AND most beautiful women God ever created.

[@johnnymac8680]

I totally agree!

[@trishpeterson9043]

Best voice ever. Even till now.

[@robbiemendenhall9381]

Yes!

[@edbrake2801]

Without a doubt Miss Anita was in a special class of singers. She doesn't get the notoriety she richly deserved. A real woman, so beautiful and with such a sweet voice; I suspect she was just as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She is my all-time favorite female country performer.

[@MomoBaileybutt]

Agreed! 💯

[@bazthehandyman]

The lovely voice of Anita Carter.....world class.

[@robyntattersall236]

Most talented of the Carter girls with her lovely vibrato

[@59Skyliner]

Wow......I am totally surprised at Bob's vocals. Seen him many times w/JC and never heard him solo. Anita was a beautiful lady with true class and style. The best always go early........Rest in Peace Oh Beautiful One.

[@keithhumber7523]

I met the whole Johnny Cash show ,nicer people you could not wish to know,every last one of them.....I love them, just wish they were still with us......RIP,

[@tennisbumojai]

The magnificent Anita Carter.

[@HektorBandimar]

Anita Carter had a fabulous voice and was a beautiful lady.

[@bluzblowr]

my band(Johnston Bros.) warmed up for Johnny Cash at Jamboree in the Hills 1979...Bob was on guitar with Johnny's band. Coincidently, we played The Caravan Club in Albuquerque a few months later, and in walked Bob and the rest of the group...I told Bob I loved the show ...how impressed we were...I noticed his role was primarily to play the Luther Perkins tic tac guitar parts. He sort of smiled and said "yeah, it's real hard to branch out on this gig"

[@sergio944]

Never cared for country music but I do like Anita Carter. A great singer and great looker too.

[@leosuazo5662]

Shw was overshadowed by her last name but one of the greatest voices of all time

[@izzyanddennyfan]

Anita does have an amazing voice

[@jasongarriott5284]

Beautiful Rockabilly song sang in the true Country Music fashion. Truly beautiful. Anita Carter and her husband did a beautiful job.

[@curbshoppin]

i always thought Anita was the best singer of the Carters,,,,,,,,love this clip....Wooten was a big part of Johns shows love him or hate him he was there

[@idisagree61]

Saw Bob Wootton in old New Ulm, MN circa 2005. Sounded like the late great Johnny Cash. It was a great treat! One I will never forget until I get Alzheimer's.

[@mollybrowne4460]

I wish I could sing like Anita, she had the prettiest voice in the world

[@janenebain4026]

You are not the only one on that subject, May they all rest in peace

[@Jeffro321]

Anita's collection of songs that came out on the German label Bear family are superb..Also her duets with Waylon Jennings were great. Rings of gold is a classic..

[@dannyblack4629]

love her voice

[@floracanfield3480]

Bob wooten is a very shy man I didn't Know he could sing since I have been a Fan of Johnny CASH AND BOB HAD BEEN WITH HIM FOR ALOT OF YEARS HE DID CARE FOR Anita

[@nitropost]

Flora Canfield I believe what you are saying about is caring of Anita, still, he is not a very good up front singer, background maybe, passion on what you are doing is important.

[@janenebain4026]

I should hope he did care for her, But I don't understand why they had broken up, if they cared for one another a lot, well that was history & I supposed it isn't really anybody business want happened. they are all together now

[@ronclifford3336]

This song has a tragic but amazing history. It was made a hit in two different decades by two different Superstars and was written by another Superstar of the time. Paul Anka wrote the song, who was big in the sixties and seventies. Buddy Holly recorded it just before his death and it went on to be a posthumus hit for him, although he never knew it. Then Linda Ronstadt re-released it, adding her own guitar riffs to it (as can be heard here) and made a hit with it. Now here two other Superstars (Anita Carter and Bob Wootten) are doing it

[@hitchhikrr]

anita carter had an amazing voice

[@elc1960]

Does anyone out there remember her 1971 hit "Tulsa County"? She was a tremendously talented lady, as were her sisters. This is the first time I've ever heard Bob Wootten sing. Not too bad for a guy known mostly as a guitar player.

[@bertnobbe2746]

Although he was Johnny Cash guitar player Bob Wootton alsp had a great voice. And Anita?? Everybody knows she was and is THE BEST!!!

[@analaura8064]

What a wonderful song. By the way, It seems like I'm the only one who likes to see Bob Wootton singing...

[@bnic9471]

He has a nice voice.

[@trishpeterson9043]

I like Bob Wootton Heard he passed away. He kept Johnny Cash's music alive after Johnny passed even though he was not married to Anita anymore.

[@corneliadenninger5395]

In MHO Anita Carter and Patsy Cline were on the same singing Level. RIP Patsy Cline and Anita Carter.

[@tonylupo1764]

They both had absolutely very powerful and beautiful voices and I love both singers.The difference is that Anita had unbelievable range Patsy could never hit the high notes Anita could. Anita was characterized as a soprano by some and could sing soprano while still being able to sing any lower range as well.

[@aditiban002]

Absolutely Beautiful... Stunning good... At every level.. Paul Anka would be so happy hearing this

[@burgers79]

Iwasnt old or fortunate enough to ever see johnny cash live, but went to the millenium forum in Derry city n.ireland the other nite and seen bob with his wife and sexy daughter scarlett belting out all the hits and its was something else. if yous get this meesage (wootton family) thank you very much for keepin johnnys memories alive. He will be very proud of yous. xo

[@twofortheroad1325]

I'd never heard her speak before! Thanks so much for this. It's great to see them together but also to hear her spoken voice! Thanks!

[@orbit15]

wow, I have not heard that song in years. Always knew about Junes life, but is nice to Anita and Helen on youtube. Thanks for this one. B

[@vroom843]

Great song for a duet

[@Jesper2807]

I did'nt know they were married. Thank you for posting this rare clip. Bob is my hero.

[@Jeffro321]

Bob Wootten replaced the great Luther back in the late 60's and did a bang up job for Cash. Maybe all you clowns are jealous that he was married to Anita. Bob Wootton 4-ever....

[@eileenkabush]

This is such a rare and priceless video. Wonderful! I love it!

[@skeetabix36]

Hank was after her.Ive just red 'Will you miss me when im gone', the Carter Family bio.Brilliant book

[@emtcowboy1968]

Luther Perkins died in the hospital from complications from injuries from a house fire. He apparently went to sleep in the living room while holding a lit cigarette. His daughter awoke around 6:00 am to find the living room in flames and Perkins collapsed near the door. An emergency crew rushed Perkins to Vanderbilt University Hospital, where he was kept in intensive care until finally succumbing on Monday, August 5, 1968

[@edithalemm2604]

So ein schönes besonderes duett. Danke fürs teilen. Lg

[@Collecian]

Anita always sounded better to me than June and Helen, she was also the pretties. Man, can she surely sing!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shortybeck6901]

I don't know why, but I find it funny when Anita's hair gets caught at 1:55.

[@briartlaw]

Thanks for posting very good ,,

[@jrvaz9330]

She Sounds like Her sister June when she’s talking in the beginning

[@grazyhorse8910]

Wow. Awesome

[@antoniopastore5094]

Bob Wootton,oltre che immenso guitar-man, anche nella veste di ottimo cantante, in una esecuzione meravigliosa !!!! Antonio C. Pastore

[@JustAThought155]

Once again Anita’s voice amazes me! Wow! But on a side note, I wonder if Bob was scared to sing in public? That was one of the most interestingly weird duets I have ever seen; it looked like he could or would not make eye contact with her. Different.

[@timshade2223]

"All my trials" Anita Carter

[@TheOfficialCole]

Amazing Footage!! It gets no cooler than Bob Wootton!

[@Meanie2024]

Woooooooooooooooooow that is amazing

[@minnowpd]

Wanda Jackson does a killer version of this, love all them angels.

[@dufus2273]

bob was one lucky man.

[@krystalbrawner7373]

what a cute couple

[@liza8423]

Anita sang beautifully....Bob sounded flat! he didn't show the feeling of affection singing with her ...i wonder if they were still together before her death! RIP Anita!

[@shortybeck6901]

They divorced long before she died. Bob remarried, but Anita didn't.

[@MrPach19]

Bob Wootton is singing as stiff as Luther did when he sang "I'll Be All Smiles Tonight" with June Carter! Funny :p

[@murryjcohen]

He certainly doesn't have the talent Anita does.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@@murryjcohen He was a pretty decent git slinger. As a singer, not so much.

[@murryjcohen]

@@chuckschillingvideos What is a "git slinger"?

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@@murryjcohen It's just slang for a guitar player.

[@murryjcohen]

@@chuckschillingvideos Thanks for the response. Never hard that one. Do you know where the expression comes from?

[@c7i6abc]

Thank you for noting the date the concert took place, I knew it was the '70's, but to see exactly, that's great, everyone should think of that when posting videos, thanks. Odd thing though, I've never heard of Anita before or she might have gotten lost in the family group while on stage, I thought I've seen them all. I know the song and I know it has a faster pace than that, then someone mentioned Buddy Holly, Well Of Course! thanks.

[@gordenscottfan3107]

Notice Bob Wootton's delivery is very similar to Cash....served him well the last years of his life doing the Tennessee Three shows singing the Cash songs....

[@bluzblowr]

I warmed up for Marty Stuart at Sunset Park in 1991, and got to talking with him about that show I saw with my brother at Jambouree in the Hills, how much we loved it - Marty was in Johnny's band at that time. I told him about my conversation, which I though showed Bob Wootten's sense of humor...Marty scowled at me like I was a piece of crap. Guess he didn't get it.

[@headshot666]

go bob!

[@krisfujimoto72]

Bob is so missed. He was fabulous and underrated.

[@ltcis]

Bob looked as nervous as a cat in dog kennel. Singing on stage looked like it was way outside of his comfort zone. Sounded pretty good though.

[@mt3311]

He looks like that because he is a guitar player and not a singer.

[@nathanocanas6628]

Everyone just gonna ignore that Bob Wooton was Johnny Cash’s guitarist?😳

[@jimmiller3518]

Unequally yoked as far as singing ability- Anita is light years ahead if Bob Wooten. He is very good musician but no singer. Anita is the Appalachian Angel as usual and yes as. the one comment implies the most under appreciated female singer ever in any genre, and definitely in Country! underappreciated

[@peeturdee]

Bob sadly pales next to Anita bit realistically any vocalist would.

[@shawnduncan8257]

She did good, but he is no Buddy Holly.

[@connorm955]

She was married to Bob? Wow, didn't know that.

[@moproducer]

Well, there was probably a reason for that...Bob and Anita divorced not very long after this video, and Marty Stuart was a Cash in-law at the time of your concert. In Marshall Grant's book, there are veiled references to some hanky-panky going on in the Cash band during the late 1970s, and I would imagine that some of the family had little use for poor ol' Bob.

[@charleslee4204]

I think Buddy Holly would have gave a thumbs up !

[@billyuhlir3783]

Bob wooten was a very unappreciated musician.

[@GodsWildfire]

If I didn't know better, I would have thought she'd marry Hank Williams.

[@Jeffro321]

Yep I know had a few beers while posting comment corrected myself the 2nd time around not everyone is perfect..

[@countryfan5]

I see.... Yes it have to be Johnny that comes out from the backstage....

[@Hoopermazing]

Oh my god... I've never seen Anita Carter at this stage of her life before. Wow she plumped up... which isn't to say that I still wouldn't have hit it.

[@rcperry2000]

Hoopermazing she had RA

[@linwoodvowell6747]

Hank Williams Sr.

[@apballard]

@Jeffro321 I know I'm jealous. Go Bob Wootton.

[@buddyholly3527]

Buddy Holly is the King.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

They were divorced in 1974.

[@countryfan5]

Is it Johnny Cash that is playing the piano??

[@john6218att]

there was no mention of her marriage to Bob in her obituary

[@shortybeck6901]

Probably because they divorced long before then.

[@krisfujimoto72]

I think she and Bob divorced prior to her death.

[@skeetabix36]

She shoulve married me not bob

[@frankfisher4380]

you'll have to get in line.my friend ! I first saw the Carter girls in the mid 40's & she was a teenager & sang like an angel then & was the most beautiful of the bunch, by far ! Loved her then, love her now, even though she's gone, darn it !

[@Zardoch]

A shame forcing poor ole Bob to sing:-)

[@pianoman74]

HEHEH, Bob Wootton in '78? Pardon me saying, but in this period he looks as if he was a mix of then-Willy deVille and Engelbert Humperdinck ^^

[@TheChief1313]

I am glad I can not sing.I would not want clips of my self n my ex out there.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

A rather bizarre choice of material for a husband-wife duet.

[@valeriecurtis8361]

Bob does not seem to have any feelings for her. Feel sorry for as she seemed to have feelings for him.

[@mrblindfreddy9999]

i was wrong bob can sing but on this one he is flat and maybe this one is too slow for him

[@IanRob2011]

Too bad Anita couldn’t keep her hands odd of June’s husband, Johnny Cash and vice versa. June is a better woman than I am. Neither one of them would be in my life. Talent doesn’t make you beautiful a loving heart does. June had a truly loving heart. Rip June

[@MomoBaileybutt]

Silly comment and commentary, period.

[@Lucybgirl]

She really was beautiful inside and out; unlike vicky.

[@ihatedinonuggets]

Lucybgirl damn what did Vicky do???

[@shortybeck6901]

Icky Vicky!

[@Mike583]

Vicky who?

[@MontanaLeighTV]

Lol.

[@shortybeck6901]

@@Mike583 Vicky Wootton. Bob married her after divorcing Anita.

[@mrblindfreddy9999]

i reckon i sing better than bob and i am dead set useless

[@mikeystrafford]

There is NOTHING about these two. Sorry to any fans out there, but I don't think Buddy Holly intended this to happen guys.... It can be such a great rockabilly song, or a fantastic ballad, but this is just a mish mash of shit - wrong lyrics, bad timing, bad phrasing... jees - Let's get good to boogie guys. Mikey xx (really really really sorry if i offended anyone here)

[@ihatedinonuggets]

Mikey Strafford Bob really doesn't do well here, but Anita did just fine. As for how different the song is, that's your opinion but you have to realise that a cover shouldn't be a carbon copy of the original, and a lot of covers are in totally different genres.