Bill Anderson and Roy Acuff - "I Wonder If God Likes Country Music"

[@CountryQueen4Ever]

Lyrics: (Bill) We were tunin' up to play a gig Just another one night stand I looked over my guitar And there stood an old man. His cowboy clothes were frayed and worn And his boots were far from new He said I'd like to sit in with your band I'm a country singer too. Well, we just had a big laugh And when I looked back at the old man There was a tear in his eye I told the band to cool it I didn't wanna see him cry. He reached down and he took my guitar With a determined look on his face But as he started to play and sing A look of sadness took it's place. He said I've sang my songs from Maine to California Seen the world through the window of a car I never saved a dime back when I made it I always thought someday I'd be a star. But now my voice is cracked and no one wants me My wife gave up on me years ago It's been so long my kids don't even know me Pickin' and singin' is the only life I know. And then he said, (Roy) I wonder if God likes country music Will there be a place up there to sing my songs Will he make my fingers nimble like they used to be So I can play the chords and sing along. (Bill) I just stood there, none of us really knew what to say He took my guitar and he put it down ever so gently And then as he started to turn and leave The band stood up and applauded And I can still hear his words today, he said (Roy) I wonder if God likes country music Will there be a place up there to sing my songs Will he make my fingers nimble like they used to be So I can play the chords and sing along..

[@jamestaylor2328]

A Very Heart Touching Story

[@robertmooney1560]

@@jamestaylor2328 worldpeace is

[@robertmooney1560]

nice atmosphere 0 Mooney worldpeac

[@nicifilteau1447]

This is very much a heart song, and though neither of my grandpas played guitar, or sang like this, it makes me long for those days when they were around to love and visit with 🤗 . . .sad but sweet 💖

[@duanecolbert7632]

❤

[@robertevans5531]

Roy. Run the. Opry. That. A. Fact Amen

[@QWZXM]

They dont make em anymore like Roy Acuff and Bill Anderson.

[@QWZXM]

Still brings a tear to my eye-

[@townonhill]

Listen to thiscsong with Bill Anderson & John Conlee, it's just as good as this version, I wouldn't split them.

[@ashleycnoble3280]

This is when country music was still innocent and good. Its all over now.

[@robertrstw8354]

I'm sure God does. I thank God for blessings to all of us with Roy Acuff and of course Bill Anderson. What an attribute all these legends gave us all

[@QWZXM]

Amen- Well said.

[@TerryGordon-v9n]

Great dedication to all those men and women who sang and loved these country songs and never made it

[@QWZXM]

Amen-

[@stacythomas1652]

I love this song, but it kind of makes me feel like crying knowing that Roy Acuff is now in heaven.

[@bruceb3786]

He's playing along and singing

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

@Bill Anderson Bill Anderson replied: "robert baker Thank you once again for your love and the affection you’ve shown towards my music,I’ve been a passionate and affectionate,loyal singer🎶. Do you mind if we text somewhere private?" 2 hours ago

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

@Bill Anderson Bill Anderson replied: "@robert baker That's so sweet of you to say🤠. Well thanks once again for the love and support you've shown towards my music career 😉 it really means a lot, I'm so overwhelmed🤠 may I know how lon..." 1 day ago

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

@Bill Anderson NO! this is a trick to send me sad song lyrics to get me to start drinking, and drink myself to death, like you did to my father BTW: there is no way you are getting into Heaven for doing that, so you will never know if God likes country music or not I'm going to go through Dads stuff, and smash the rest of your records

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

@Bill Anderson Never a fan Bill, I see you have a 84th birthday coming up Nov1, You will be able to answer my question, any day now, if you were good and get into Heaven? I used your records as frisbees smashing them against the 2 room shack I grew up in as a kid with my 9 siblings Because, you are responsible for my Dad being a drunk from listening to your sad songs, that's why I smashed them The song Po Folks comes to mind, and really made Dad drink and cry like a baby, Spending all his money on booze, and also to replace all your records I smashed

[@robertevans5531]

Whispering. Bill. Was. Really. Young. Back. Then

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Bill was in his early 30s when he originally recorded this song, and he was in his late 50's when he recorded this version of this song.

[@philipdickey6460]

Obviously God loves country music

[@haroldwilliams1535]

Here are Two of the GREATEST Country singers they'll ever be..Along with these two this error of country music will never be again...So Sad I grew up on this type of Country music..Today's country music can't even get on wave link these people sing on..God Bless each and everyone of them..Those who are still here and those who have gone..

[@QWZXM]

I agree- well writtened.

[@maryanderson3386]

I grew up listening to the oldies Country Music

[@maryanderson3386]

Since I was a little girl I'm an older lady now I like the Unicorn song and the song I wonder if God likes country music

[@QWZXM]

I did as well. Country music in 2021 doesn't have the same appeal to me as ut did even 20 years ago Hello from Newfoundland.

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

Two very nice men in country music there should be more like them. I’m a big fan

[@stephendoherty2847]

What a great song sung by two Kings of country music

[@philipdickey6460]

Roy Acuff…love him, and his music

[@jamestaylor2328]

I am sure God loves country music! As he has taken all the best country stars there ever was! God Bless You All!

[@QWZXM]

Nice words. Hello to you from Newfoundland

[@grantwilson8406]

Wow that was so amazing! I'm 16 years old and big into classic country and I like to listen to Roy Acuff! That song makes me tear up almost all of the time!

[@suescdoris2202]

Thanks to all of you for the text and the sweet response God bless all of you amen SUE SCDORIS MODERATOR THANKS

[@bradhouser4556]

Fan of bill Anderson and Roy Acuff.

[@jonijenkins8006]

When Mr.Acuff starts singing,I just get chills! Love this song/video so much ❤️

[@suescdoris2202]

Very beautiful song by them two God bless them amen love them thanks to all of you amen

[@duanecolbert7632]

The Old speckled Bird, God bless him.i remember this song well on CMT back in the early 90's my daddy and I would both tear up when Roy Acuff sung his part. Man if this one don't pull at your heart you don't got one

[@poppaw0415]

When Roy Acuff died the Grand Ole Opry went down hill I went a couple years ago and I'll never go back

[@melissaburns622]

Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!! I have listened to Country Music since I was 3 years old. I'm 64 now and crippled up and relax to CM!!!!

[@SamTurner-m3b]

All the great ones are gone

[@jwatchorn]

Pure country music....the old man (Roy) wasn't the only one with a tear in his eye. We're losing all of our pioneers

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Bill Anderson, himself an elderly musician now, still does this song, with numerous guest singers of course.

[@michaelcline5317]

😢unfortunately this is true my friend 😢

[@philly452009]

I hear you on that, I think maybe only two or three left from that era

[@michaelcolgrave4184]

It's clearly obvious that that God loves country music , otherwise why would he have taken so many of our wonderful singers in the prime of their lives, cheers from Tasmania

[@mdbruffy]

It makes you wonder. Songs like this where the older performer- and it could be anyone- sings Roy's part and you have to wonder how they feel about singing something that really strikes so close to home.By this time, Mr. Acuff had practically stopped playing and singing because he just wasn't as able as he used to be. You have to wonder how he felt about that- and acknowledging it this way.

[@mdbruffy]

@Bill Anderson I'm 59 and I cannot remember NOT being a fan your music.

[@mdbruffy]

@Bill Anderson I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I have never texted- never was interested in it or had time for it. I've found that most of the messages I need to send can go by regular e-mails. Just old-fashion that way I guess.

[@mdbruffy]

@Bill Anderson I was. Someone removed my reply.

[@mdbruffy]

@Bill Anderson mdbrufffysuddenlinknet.

[@ronaldsolberg2295]

As the saying goes.."Nothing but the honey on this one!"

[@bigdfuzz1]

My wife and myself went to a matinee at the Opry in August of 1990. The highlight of the show Roy Acuff and Minnie Pearl. After Minnie Pearl finished her part of the show she got a standing ovation. She stood at the end of the stage and waved to the audience and looked like she wiped a tear from her eye. I always wonder if she knew some of these people would never see her on stage again. The next year she had a stoke that finished her performing.Mr. Acuff died a couple years after.

[@dannyblack3814]

Beautiful song

[@cjstone3140]

Love this song, love this video, love these 2 awesome country music icons!

[@MalineBothmaDeBoer]

So beautiful Bill Anderson, brought many tears to my eyes love this and love you ❤ Maline

[@billie877]

Oh my, who can listen to the beautiful words of this song without tearing up? 😢 I know that I can't.

[@wandaellis4034]

One of my very favorite songs. These two are giants of Country music.. Doesn't get any better...

[@stephendoherty2847]

I totally agree with you there

[@QWZXM]

I like both of these singers- touching song. The way it was back then- United States and Canada were the countries these guys entertained in :the words: "Seen the world through the window of a car" is reality.

[@jasonmorgan4182]

HE must like country music, as many of the singers as HE has there with HIM.

[@Calvaryscout]

Amen..........and God Bless both men..... for NOW more than ever they give me Strength of faith to carry on.

[@ruthcoghill8800]

I Love This Song . I hope there will be some Country Music 🙏🙏❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mysay1957]

In life we trust, in death we continue, in gods hands we all end up, god bless you roy acuff🙏🙏

[@dannyblack3814]

Beautiful song, I always enjoyed sitting and talking with Mr. Acuff when we went to The Opryland Park back in the day. He was a super nice man.

[@patricciaevans6221]

I hope GOD likes country music cause I know my Daddy would love this song

[@TheThomasmoon]

This song always makes me cry reminds me of how much my Grandmother loved country music .

[@sandydouvia3993]

The most amazing song I have ever heard.I love this.Because this is real Country Music.

[@michaelglover-tl5ei]

What great talent

[@ritasousa844]

Cool

[@garthfan2007]

bill anderson always stayed true to country music love his music thank you for sharing

[@andrewpattison5860]

True country music

[@jsroadpilot]

this song always brings tears to my eyes......i miss classic country music so much....my mom and dad used to listen to this type of music...mom has been gone since 78 and dad in the early 90's...

[@bertpar68]

jsroadpilot This is the music my parents raised me on. It is the best.

[@russp5704]

It’s music about life in general it will never go out of style

[@PhillipCox-cv5sk]

True as it gets country song

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

My 92yo cousin owns the rights to this song.

[@bluestarlighting29]

One greatest singer Bill Anderson, I saw at Fan Fair back then . Songs play on my cassette tape. One great hit song

[@maryanderson3386]

I love this song I have for a long time the old music is better than the new stuff

[@lydiajacobs371]

This song is so beautiful.

[@elizabethturrell2791]

This is a real Country song thanks Bill x

[@sandydouvia3993]

God Bless Roy Acuff.He left us such a blessing in Country Music.I adore Him.

[@Michael-h4j2w]

The Great Roy Acuff (rip) and the Great Bill Anderson no one else like them

[@janetjackson9700]

Rough Acuff was so loved by me..I respect him as an older singer..I remember hearing him singing when I was a child.. he'll be missed dearly by me and many others.. As for you Mr Bill Anderson your also a great artist in country music..my greatest love for music is country music and the ones who sang them..your all great in writing and singing country music.. Thanks for all you do to keep us entertained...

[@jstaxzfrm400]

I agree with ur comment well said

[@rickytree310]

I'm 58 and I still love the oldies and will till the day I die

[@daveshewmake554]

CHRISTian Country ALL the Way ✝️🙏🏻🤲🏻👐🏻🙌🏻🤠

[@dannyblack3814]

Every time I listen to this I get tears in my eyes.

[@jonijenkins8006]

Love this so much! Two of my all time favorite artists.

[@nightrider40104]

Love this video tells a great story

[@gittiandskip]

Fantasic There will never be another Roy Acuff

[@SamTurner-m3b]

Real country music

[@GlenfordAndrus-vf4lg]

One of the best of all time roy acuff wr miss you roy!

[@dannyblack3814]

I love this beautiful song. We miss You Mr. Roy

[@floydhill4425]

I Love all of Bill song keep it up one good man I play all his song on my phone

[@Beardedfurflinger]

Yes God loves country music,Veterans,& all who belive in his glory,great song,great artist,RIP Roy A.,for God needed another singer in the choir.

[@JanetSmith-r9o]

Love this song ,both great voices . Sound awesome together

[@lynnmiller320]

It is too bad music does not sound like this today

[@georgecamp5811]

Same here M 73 an my dad. An mo an sister an I played instermenta. Dad pl aged at dances. Miss them days

[@michaelglover-tl5ei]

Roy's voice held up well considering he's in his 80s here

[@Christopher0817]

one of my all time fave songs by one of my favorite singers everytime I hear this it makes me miss Roy Acuff this song is what country music is

[@danjudy3901]

doesn't get better than this.

[@stephenwatson672]

Trippy video

[@alangodfrey505]

Bill yet another great song, we had a four piece band brother in law lead and bass player let us use is mums kitchen my friend the drummer and I sang, there only two of us left me and my drummer still phone one another every couple of weeks.

[@PhyllisJaco-bt2kl]

Beautiful song.

[@profsat5]

Whispering Bill Anderson and Roy Acuff,great music.

[@Tennessee608]

Yes I am sure God will love Country Music. Country Music isn't what it used to be ,Love Roy Acuff.

[@markhall7182]

A great song by great singers

[@jonijenkins8006]

I absolutely love this video!

[@KrizRogers]

An all time favorite for sure. Very sad, but favorite.

[@gittiandskip]

l Love and miss you you roy you are a all time favorite of mine

[@jjohnjoni]

Compassion. Another great story by Bill.

[@calleish]

One of the best ever.

[@jeanmiller4614]

I think that bill anderson is the most hand omega man I have ever see when he was young and at the age he is now .

[@joshuabrooks4907]

He certainly doesn't look like he'll be 83 on his next birthday.

[@allanballard8840]

when this song first came out we were at the grand ole opey and roy & bill did this and there was an on cor for more of it and they did the song more god bless them both because they are 2 of the best there wil ever be my name is allan ballard

[@Lauriesdelight]

This Video Used To Be On TNN Alot...... Missed It And Thought I'd Never See It Again...Ty For Posting...

[@Lauriesdelight]

@Bill Anderson I love your soft whispering voice and your smile keep them going love you, Bill ❤

[@brianhelle7064]

All I can say is WOW. Great video. Love the song but never saw this video. AMAZING. Love Bill and Roy. Great duet

[@brianhelle7064]

@Bill Anderson I was born in the mid 1960’s (after “Still” came out). My dad always listened to country & that’s what I grew up on. I have a biography book & cassette tape (yes I still have a cassette tape player - Lol) from Bill Anderson. In the 1980’s (forget exactly what year) I seen Bill Anderson in a outdoor festival concert in Millersport Ohio at the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival on Saturday (the last day before Labor Day every year they would have someone from the Grand Ol’ Opry). I’ve always loved Bill Anderson music & I’m in my late 50’s now

[@brianhelle7064]

@Bill Anderson Sure I’m a fan of yours I would love to talk to you more. Actually it would be a great honor to talk with you. How would we do this texting somewhere else private?

[@brianhelle7064]

@Bill Anderson I tried to send it. If I’m understanding this all I had to do was put in my name with no @ or gmail attached. I would really enjoy talking with you but I know we are both busy you with your music career/empire & me being a over the road truck driver. Please let me know how we can communicate again or if you want my cell phone number I can do that to but I’ll delete it when you tell me you have it. Have a magnificent day sir and may God continue to Bless you

[@brianhelle7064]

@Bill Anderson yes sir I’m here. One of my favorite songs & I learned it from you. (Fiddle playing intro) I love those bright lights and country music I won’t stay home and cry tonight like all the nights before I just learned that I don’t really need you anymore I found a little place downtown where guys like me can go and they’ve got bright lights and country music Bright lights and country music a bottle and a glass soon I’ll be forgetting that there ever was a past and when everybody asks me what helped me forget so fast I’ll say Bright lights and country music Fiddle and Steel Guitar intro A table by the bandstand a bottle filled with wine honky Tonks were made for men with women on their minds nothing else can take away this loneliness of mine quite like bright lights and country music Bright lights and country music a bottle and a glass soon I’ll be forgetting that there ever was a past and when everybody asks me what help me forget so fast I’ll say Bright lights and country music. I love those Bright Lights and Country Music There are other songs of yours (like Wild weekend, Still, Tips of my fingers, Cold Hard Facts of Life [Porter Wagoner Version- cause I’ve never heard your version], City Lights (Ray Price Version [cause once again I’ve never heard your version] { and I know you wrote it about Commerce Georgia when you lived there a short time and worked radio, I live in Winder which is about a 30-45 minute drive from Commerce Georgia - coincidence?? Maybe lol} and other songs that I love also and I karaoke sing while going down the road in my truck cause I’m a over the road truck driver and it keeps me occupied passes the time.

[@brianhelle7064]

Yes sir I’m here. I sent you my cell phone number like you asked me to

[@BamaGal54]

This song will touch your heart like no other. For all the old country singers who can no longer sing the songs like they used to. This is for them!! Love Roy & Bill!!! Love this song.

[@CashPresley32]

Beth Wood I know Willie, Merle, Kenny Rogers, and a few others still have great voices.

[@budlightrebel28]

relievng the good old days

[@budlightrebel28]

@Bill Anderson I've been a fan for a long time now I even remember fandango on tnn my grandma and me used to watch it every night and you can be a star to do you remember ob mclinton I'm sure you do please reply back

[@budlightrebel28]

@Bill Anderson is my number please reply back

[@MrSngall]

nice song

[@mrrich1733]

just great

[@countrycajunfan1959]

I sure miss the Grand Ole Opry the way it used to be .... and I often wonder this same thing myself. Beautiful song and video!

[@DocHollidayRet]

Wonderful both are great.

[@willwipf7030]

Love this song ,

[@euniaturnbull3112]

Wow love it

[@Dezz444]

Great video. I love Bill Anderson . What a creative person. And I'd forgotten how much I missed Roy Acuff. Frank Tuma

[@DianaManton]

Great Song

[@jantourne]

great music

[@johnallison1942]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@ColDreydenGordon]

My favorite Bill Anderson song

[@georgemasters9563]

I didn't know Bill wrote this song

[@nicktinsman275]

rip the late roy acuff the great mandlion player