BEFORE I MET YOU by CHARLEY PRIDE

Before I Met You by Charley Pride
1966
Charley Pride From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1934) is a country music artist. During his career, he has had thirty-six number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. He was one of the few African-American country musicians to have considerable success in the largely white country music industry.
While he was still trying to make it in baseball, Pride had heard much encouragement to join the music business from country stars such as Red Sovine and Red Foley. Soon, he was working towards this career. In 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, Pride visited Sun Studios and recorded some songs.[4] One song has survived on tape, and has been released in the United Kingdom as part of an LP-box. The song is a slow stroll in walking tempo called "Walkin' (the Stroll)." [5]
After struggling to get a contract with a record company, he finally caught the ear of record producer Chet Atkins. Atkins was the longtime producer of RCA Records, and made stars out of country singers like Jim Reeves, Skeeter Davis and others. Pride was signed to RCA in 1966. In 1966, he released his first single with RCA, "Snakes Crawl at Night". When the song was promoted to radio stations, the label called Pride "Country Charley Pride". At this time, country music was a white medium.
Soon after the release of "Snakes Crawl at Night", Pride released another single called "Before I Met You". Soon after, Pride's third single, "Just Between You and Me", was released. This song was what finally brought Pride success on the Country charts. The song reached #9.
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Sadly Charley Pride passed away yesterday, Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Dallas, Texas of complications from Covid-19 at age 86
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to The Pride Scholarship at Jesuit College Preparatory School, St. Philips School and Community Center, The Food Bank, or the charity of your choice.
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[@luv2wubsy]

this was the song my husband sang to me on our wedding day.. still sings it to me after 16 years, and still makes me cry

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Charley Pride - pure class, and years ahead of his time... Such a great talent... and truly one of the all-time great voices in Country Music.

[@millwalllboy9]

I’m 24, my dad always played this song when I was younger and I loved it. I had a son of my own 1 year ago and he absolutely loves this song I always dance around the living room with him to this song and he has the biggest smile on his face. Rest in peace Charley, your music will always be remembered with my family ❤️

[@adrianbabwah7611]

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[@adrianbabwah7611]

I'm listening to this song this Sunday morning with my Dad ❤❤❤❤

[@adrianbabwah7611]

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[@peterchilila]

This one of Charles pride s greatest hits I forever enjoy

[@ritacoates2254]

My husband sang this to me 60 years ago and after almost 59 years still say this is true. “Our song”

[@cynthia6637]

What a great song.. Nothing like being loved this way.. to have this be a part of my life.. Beautiful...

[@mtsumusic]

Charley Pride playing the original, great Countrypolitan music! You don't hear this kind of ensemble playing anymore: guitar, bass, percussion, steel guitar, lead singer and background vocalists. Quite a sound!

[@anthonydeleeuw]

mtsumusic that is so true. It’s all electronics now. I would love that steel guitar a couple extra times throughout the song. It’s my favourite part.

[@bonukej]

Charlie you are one of the best singers in the world. I always love to listen to your songs.

[@annbellnelson2859]

Someone just dedicated this song to me right now 🤗😍

[@07520janelia]

I love Charley's velvet voice it just seem to speak to me I love his music thank you for the post

[@catherinechibala5790]

Always love your music, RIP.

[@Kelly-lo6cz]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. CHARLIE PRIDE WAS AMAZING. REAL MUSIC! I hate modern music. It's garbage. How could our society regress so much? Make Music Great Again! -Young Person

[@ginnybagwell1580]

Such an amazing voice. No voice enhancement just his perfect voice. Glad I got to live through all these Greats and Charley was one of the best. Bless you all the GREAT songs you sang.

[@ginnybagwell1580]

One of the great ones. Love every song he has recorded. So many.

[@ontario474]

Verry good singer that's what u called good country music

[@ritacoates2254]

We will be married 60 years soon. He sang this to be in early sixties and still feels the same. Thanks be to God

[@cynthia6637]

"Before I Met YOU.... What a Fantastic message.. I thought that too.. Before I Met you.. I thought all this too.. But that was.. Yes my dear..But that was before I met YOU.. You have taken my life.. . To feel loved by You my dear.. have made a difference..in my life.. Yes You.. my love.. Before I Met You.. ))

[@franlandt2612]

My hubby and I have sung this forever. I had no idea it was a Charley Pride song! Now I like it even more!

[@meangirls180]

i went to one of his concerts with my mum who had brought me up listening to charlie (at nottingham) when we met him and had pics taken he asked my name, when i told him it was corinna, he just started singing corinna corinna, was amazing, got a kiss and autograph but the singing of my name i will never forget, i was named after the song too so extra special that he would know it, him and daniel o;donnell are amazing.

[@unknownb3096]

Great singer, great song.

[@meandarley2009]

Great country singer of all times...love it!

[@keithdouglas2584]

Very good song from Charley Pride Thanks thumbs up,Keith

[@lorinne2054]

I grew up listing to charley. He has been and always will be a comfort to me.

[@Crzdingo]

Happy birthday Charley. You are such a gentleman and you made us so happy for so long. Thank you for the music. Lots of good wishes to you.

[@melodymatheny9074]

Charley pride is my country singer. I grew up listening to this album with my dad. it brings back. a lot of happy childhood memories!

[@wilfredheggart647]

thank you I appercaite it thought I had called them by accident

[@davidbng]

Charley Pride is one of the greats. Thank you for uploading his songs. David, Bangalore, INDIA

[@renierdeysel2215]

This is the first Charely Prie song I fell in love with way back in 1981. I was in hospital, recovering from a serious accident. I became a serous Charley Pride fan the,n, still am today.

[@jamesmckee1756]

His voice is unreal best country singer of all time in my opion

[@emmaandrossy]

just love his singing, so smooth.

[@CJWorth1]

RIP My Mother loved listening to him and as a result...so do I!

[@RedLaZer2]

CJWorth1 such a preventable loss makes it a travesty

[@Singingspam]

I was brought up on this, listening to Charley on 8 track.... oh I feel old!! Loving it still though

[@the_wind_sings]

Every other version of this song is in waltz time, but he did straight ahead 4/4....and yet, it still feels like the same song! Fantastic.

[@BlueCatUs31]

Can't stop listening to this. AAaaah!

[@NoiseMostBeautiful]

Can't be beat...what a voice. He's consistantly good. This I'd have to say is probably on my short list of the top songs.

[@AdriVanRensburg]

Dankie my bokkie dit is net ek en jy so bitter lief vir jou my skat😂❤❤🎉🎉

[@Qetuodgjlxvn8700]

I thought id heard good singers in my time . but that was before I heard you . peace and love to you Charlie.

[@RedLaZer2]

Rob Foster nice comment, gave me a chuckle. What a tragic loss.... RIP Charlie

[@ohwhatelse]

NO one like YOU Charlie Pride. My bro in law, an artist, met you in Utah (I think it was) & he says yr just an absolutely great guy. I thought that before but, his word is gold. GOD bless you buddy.

[@rosehomrich3975]

Love This Man. The Very Best Of Country Music!! 💕❣️

[@janetworthy7526]

love Charlie pride I play him all the time

[@jimcobb4691]

Been a fan since 1976

[@animalxray78]

great singer saw him in concert recent great show!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@5856eb]

He's awsome. I met him in Croydon about 1986 I think after a show. I have been listyening to hinm since the 60's. Best country singer ever. Merle second. Sorry Merle, your a god too

[@sjackson1739]

I am officially under a country music spell in 2020. Lol! His music is good!

[@ruthboykin9873]

I had been here before for I had given it a thumbs up! Not surprising because I love this song! Thank you for having it here.

[@DianeJohnson86]

I added this to my favorites list.

[@georgehall1614]

I did too! ❤️

[@SteveMachiskinic-ec2co]

Charley pride is the perfect persoñ for singer and the best musician in songs

[@trumanbarker6274]

2020 and this is still the best country music

[@1410kb]

This is the real Country music...

[@cecils3357]

+Kolbjorn Berg Amen Brother!!

[@wilfredheggart647]

these one was a eight track

[@wilfredheggart647]

it is very hard to say could even be the divorce eight track

[@russgrunert3955]

Yup

[@heinzschmidt1224]

Ziggy 54 n.

[@killarueee4]

I went to see him here in Ireland in Hillgrove Hotel Co. Monaghan and I found him very humble, I also got my picture taken with him which I shall always cherish. He had a little Irish( conus ta tu) meaning how are you . you are just Brilliant Charlie and you are here again this month , God bless you now and always

[@indigosow]

great song. My dad used to play his songs all the time when i was a kid

[@samoy10]

very very good!!!

[@deoraniindarjeet]

To my husband who always play this song and showed me so much love I love you too my dear husband

[@emmaandrossy]

i do so love this song, plus of course Charley!!

[@zaaritha]

One of my favorites!

[@alfie7of7]

for my Dad.love and miss you.xxxxxx

[@deltaf22]

Absolutely smashing! Charlie ROCKS! What a voice......wow !! He just rolls it out so smoothly..

[@HoldorFold]

Very nice Alan stars for ya. Goood audio. Lloyd

[@prabhakarsamuel259]

A LOVELY SONG, SUNG IN A VERY STYLISH AND FASCINATING WAY. IT IS MY MOST FAVOURITE SONG FROM THE ALBUM OF MY CHARLIE PRIDE . I WISH THAT HE SHOULD RENDER MANY MORE SONGS ALLTHROUGH HIS LIFE JUST AS OF THIS NICE ONE

[@GloriaBennett-q8p]

Charley Pride was a great singer.

[@dannyspencer3035]

Driving in my 60 Chevy on Friday nights in the 60s with Charlie in my 8 Track .

[@Sing4theMaster]

Nice song ! Thanks for posting Alan. Wife and I got to hear Charley at the Grand Ole Opry in June at the Ryman Auditorium. He STILL has a great voice and sang "Burgers and Fries" A great memory for sure.

[@yerbuddi]

one fine old memory - thanx for posting AlanPaladin! :) Yerbuddi

[@briartlaw]

Good old Charley ..One of the best ..

[@countryboy5510]

love all charley prides

[@alfie7of7]

Love and miss you Patsy.xxxxxx

[@5856eb]

He is and always has been the best. I meat and chatted to him in Croydon after a show. HE IS THE MAN.

[@aurora1166]

thanks so much for posting this song hadnt heard it before its absolutely fab.

[@maisiestephenson873]

Nice music

[@marcellabrown4270]

Have always loved charley pride👍

[@denisegregory1954]

this is the best music to listen to can,t beat it .

[@alfie7of7]

Ilove charley.....this is for my lovly nan...i miss you darling. Topsy.xxxxxxx

[@alfie7of7]

Love and miss you Dad.xxxxx

[@1venavena]

Very sweet song, super

[@davidpotter6866]

Still can not be topped..

[@lewisfunkjr7221]

We miss you Charlie

[@khitswillie]

my favorite singer since i was just a little girl

[@normaajarie4359]

Me to the best of charley i play it every day after school

[@adromio]

This is what real music sounds like man

[@jennykamau8087]

Best song ever!

[@CandySpirit1]

thank you for this great video.

[@silviasimimba4265]

Lovely and charming music just like the singer himself. God bless

[@LorraineMcdonagh]

Such a beautiful voice and such beautiful music.

[@CReneeShock]

Love it...

[@alfie7of7]

Happy bithday John....love you.xxxxxx

[@kiki16805]

i love this song sooooooooooooooooooooo much

[@alfie7of7]

Love and miss you Patsy.xxxxz

[@rubybelliarejones6444]

Ruby belliare soo awesome love it wow

[@paulrolf9011]

Alltime great singer in any genre, in my humble opinion

[@guesswho520]

Charley Pride performed at Greune Hall, Greune. Tx. 16 Nov 2017. Truly Amazing, American Country Music at it's BEST...

[@chrissmith8421]

This is my Fav Charley Pride song

[@kaisersoze9880]

swinging the world by the tail ! RIP CHARLEY.. you did swing the world by the tail!

[@andrearenne7233]

Good music great meaning Charley Pride

[@sarawaweru7664]

The song's reminds me of my day's

[@Copolia]

Oh yeah!!! He shares my date of birth, 18 March. This knowledge has made me so very, very happy. Thank you!!!

[@laurapoulsen276]

When country was real.

[@pili2255]

Hi Alan! Beautiful memories! 5***** Gaby.

[@MegaSonly]

Very beautiful.

[@corrinesomba9328]

Life is truly short and it passes by just like that 😢

[@tyalortr]

i listen all his song i think he is the best

[@denisecook2737]

Love this song

[@bobjarnagin7494]

Very very very good.

[@whispperson]

I Like this Version by the Legend Charley Pride.