Mel Street - I Met A Friend Of Yours Today

[@charliecroft7012]

Now this was real country music...this was drinking 🍸 music until you were stoned 😮😮I'm grateful that I stopped drinking 🍸 I wouldn't take a drink for a million dollars 😮😮😮

[@JanWoods-d3p]

I am happy to hear that,I hope you can stay on the wagon for good,All our best to you❗️🙏🏻

[@roycesteward6256]

I played guitar for him. For 3 years. What a lost. A great boss and man.

[@vernaburns1629]

One of the BEST!!! So sad.

[@debbiedaniels553]

He sure was a great artist... I have his music and play quite often... 🤗

[@oakleydavid7619]

You played for the best of the best ! Yea man !!

[@lesliebrennan3351]

What became of Mel?

[@bubbasouth69]

@@lesliebrennan3351he committed suicide on his birthday in 1978. Depression was just too much for him.

[@jasonjohnson7445]

One of the most underrated country songs ever.

[@carylonevans882]

Too bad we don't have country music like this anymore,!!

[@jasonjohnson7445]

Amen. The crap from Nash Vegas sucks !

[@laserguy007]

Such good songs he Sang ...

[@webbjr37]

Good song by a great singer who didn't get the fame he deserved

[@harleyfitch9051]

if he had lived he would have been the very best including George

[@marygillingham8926]

I grew up listening to country music and this is the first time I’m listening to Mel songs he’s another George Jones

[@rayprice2461]

A true country song. What a contrast to the garbage Nashville slugs out these days. RIP Mel Street. God Bless genuine American Country Music!

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

A to the men

[@vheth5968]

So much of what they sing today is crossover to rock and such which ok some is ok , Like How Travis Tritt rocked Country, but some I agree is awful. What is worse the trashy attire.

[@javystrait1]

George Strait recorded this several years ago. Today’s radio won’t play George Strait anymore.

[@michaelcaplan7012]

You're right Ray. Today's so called country music is pure crap.

[@shirleymurphree1660]

Mel,was great. We had worked a show in Roanoke Va. He left us all way to soon. Shirley Raye

[@allred1986]

I was in Sevierville TN. Saw a tribute group to the Statler Brothers, American Pride. Man that was good. But the guys did a Mel Street song, Borrowed Angles. He is still making a mark today in country music. Man Im glad to see REAL COUNTRY is growing in popularity.

[@evelyngoyal3417]

Why all country favorite singers had lived short, like Jim Reeves, Mel Street, John Denver. So good songs Mel Street lingering voices deep inside, I could just imagine if you lived longer I knew you might had so many many songs for us. Long live memories of yours thru these songs.

[@67plymouth440]

Mel Street, One of the unrecognized heroes of country music past. Rest in peace MEL STREET .

[@davidfrancisco196]

I grew up living for a period of time within 200 yards of Mel Street. Mel lived right outside of Bluefield, WV in a little community call Brushfork for a few years. Little did I know that Mel would go from the local TV stations 'Country Showcase' to Nashville and a number of country music chart toppers. Smokey Mountain Memories is my favorite song by Mel. I also worked with his brother Harry. Read the book by George Jones titled 'I Lived To Tell It All'. George was let out of a Louisiana jail to travel to Nashville where he sang at Mel's funeral. Mel left us at the young age of 42. RIP..............Mel Street

[@noahsmith8988]

Hard to beat a Mel Street son one of the best if not the best

[@breadman391]

My dad introduced me to his music a couple of years ago and am hard core listener now. I grew up on REAL country music....Jones, Haggard, Conway, Cash, Straight, Willie....I'm sure you get the picture. I'm glad I've been introduced to his music. It's too bad talented men like Mel, Whitley and Stewart left us too soon.

[@miriamwilliams925]

I still cry over Mel he was such a good singer.

[@faronfan]

Haven't heard Mel Steet in ages. Hard to believe he committed suicide over 30 yrs ago. Thanks for keeping his great music alive!

[@janieruiz3996]

God, only takes, the BEST!!!

[@shelllewis1765]

depression is a sick that u can't think straight people my what the hell but it's real

[@noahsmith8988]

He sang songs that so many of them were true he was great

[@shawnstuckey6664]

Very True. What A Great Country Music Singer. And Story Teller. I Love His Voice. And Even Sing Some Of His Song's Myself. In August Of 1974. My Father. Who Was A Good Country Guitar Player. Got To Work Two Show's With Mel Street. And My Dad. Loved Mel's Singing Also. I'Ve Got A Great Picture Of Them Together. At The Bar Together. Great Memories. Nashville. Forgot. About Real Country Music.

[@rushmull9789]

Oh my this guy is killing it I'm 64 and thought I knew it all about some ,,, crying

[@MrPugsleyj]

i"ve never heard a singer with such a clear voice he sings with such passion,and yet easy to relate too

[@oakleydavid7619]

You played with the best of the best !! Yea man !

[@justanoteok]

SUCH A GREAT SONG THAT WILL BE REMEBERED FOR YEARS AN YEARS TO COME...WELL HE LEFT US SOME OF HIS GREAT TALENT TO SHARE FOREVER..REST IN PEACE MEL AN SURE YOUR SINGING UP ABOVE....ALWAYS IN COUNTRY MUSIC....SONGWRITER DOMINICK PATTERSON

[@intuitive7274]

No one should say one negative thing. This is pure soild country gold coming from deep in his soul. You can not write or sing like this unless you have been through hell. So yes its country because country is and pain and heart ach

[@jamesshowacre]

Quit judging this man for his taking his life depression is such a disease enjoy the music everyday someone you know or love is in depression its sad but his music lives on.

[@glennralston4943]

That's a fact. Don't judge, least you be judged.

[@robertsherrill8089]

James Showacre well said young lady !!!!

[@debbiewhite6876]

Yes you are so right my friend l love all Mel music 😉😋😋😋😋😋

[@iolet.9695]

💜♡💜

[@jasonatkins6926]

People who don't have clinical depression don't understand and they need to walk in the shoes of people who do.

[@sandrasutton3755]

Borrowed Angel was so so beautiful by Mel Streer.we sure miss him. RIP.ALWAYS.

[@williamtedder7519]

I have not listen to mel.until my cousin got me into his music.I live one town he had grown up at R.I.P Mel

[@shirleycarrigan920]

Sandra Sutton orrowed angels

[@jamesavery9581]

Mel Street had his problems just like anyone else,but his music is still with us.And wonderful music it is.

[@ronshalita]

Mel actually lived his songs! He was real!

[@kennyhubbs8163]

Ron Shalitaiip

[@phillipsmith5994]

Ron Shalita a very good sanger

[@herberthinton1499]

Phenomenal talent, he was a very underrated singer. Very distinctive voice. He died when I was in high school, and the world lost a great singer.

[@johnnierexrode146]

This man could sing. I am sitting here right now in the shadow of Clinch Mountain about twenty miles from where Mel was born and raise. He was born in the small town of Grundy Virginia. He was supposed to have been my Uncle Dillow Streets cousin. He sang on a local T.V. station for years before he became so famous. It is sad that he chose to take his life the was he did.

[@nedrabradley7837]

Handsome man and great artist. If you have depression please seek help.

[@teasym2762]

Mel is brilliant here love all his songs sad he's not still around

[@davidevans3602]

He was one of the greatest on my list I would put him up there with Conway Twitty George Jones Merle Haggard and all the good ones

[@sarahmoviereviewer4109]

Back when country music told a story ! Rip great country music ! & Rip mel Street

[@deborahsnell8453]

A favorite of mine! Such a loss! R.I.P. MEL! Gone but not forgotten!🙏🏻✝️❤️

[@viv062540]

He was definitely a great singer. Sad he left us to soon.

[@cricketwhite208]

R. I. P. Mel. Still love your music.

[@amywhite1056]

Mel was from my hometown, Bluefield, wv... Love all of his music... R.I.P MEL STREET... You had some of the best music...

[@charliecroft7012]

They take their life because a lot of times they have given up, not knowing what they are looking for, it's Jesus Christ 😢😢praise God 🙏 🙌 ❤️ 😊

[@tomjanik4671]

I don't think we will ever hear a classic singer from 1976 like Ol' Mel again.... (

[@carlruf9037]

Mel's music invokes memories of jukebox tunes playing in a small town dimly lit, smokey filled "beer-joint", while ceiling fans whirled above. Every other beer on the bar was a PBR and the place was serving up steamed blue crabs and shrimp (Chesapeake Bay country) on a breezy warm summer's nite. Think 1964 - 1972.

[@trishgunn6261]

Never new about Mel until an American friend told me about him. I am a ccnvert. A great voice

[@kathryntoler1444]

I fell in love with him and his music when I was a young teenager.

[@wonsyram1]

Sang from the heart and lived each of his songs . Gone too soon.

[@nicholasmoore3939]

Hello mary

[@allencathey6838]

played lots of his records during my radio days, today you hear junk. rip mel God bless.

[@davidevans3602]

Reminds me of the old days when I lost my wife to one of my best friends and her so-called friends that she had

[@Grahamgusbull]

As the site suggests.....Country at its finest!

[@lindakeen7644]

Mel was a great singer. My husband recorded one of his songs borrowed angels. Also we were raised in the same county and he lived at Garden Creek about 5 miles from us.

[@rickwillis1265]

I used to live in wise country Va. Live in Cincinnati now,

[@suedean1032]

Thank you. I see comments under some of his songs saying he was from West Va. And I've replied to a few that No, he wasn't, he was from. GARDEN CREEK (which name changed years ago to Rowe Va, even a post office closed and they combined 2). Which wasn't far from Grundy Va. But there on Garden Creek is a marker stating this was Mel Streets birthplace. Just to the road was my Daddy's homeplace. He was CM "Kin" McGlothlin, last son of 14 kids of Neally & Margie McGlothlin. They lived up Rosen Camp rd, a little ways up on the left. My Aunt Ruth Street lived there for many years after our grandpa died, until she was up in age and her & her husband moved in with her youngest daughter right beside her. At the edge of that road is the marker for Mel Street.

[@lindakeen7644]

@@suedean1032 I never knew he had recorded as many good songs as he did. We used to watch him on Chl 6 in Bluefield all the time. Mom always talked about him driving a cab in his younger days before he moved to Bluefield.

[@maryellendavis5774]

How much do you know about his family and if any are left and or what happened to them after his death. So sad but thankfully his wonderful music lives on. And i don t believe he lived all his songs.

[@DorothySaltel112]

Mel Street--I met a friend of yours today. This is totally awesome. I don't listen to country enough. Another great one that left us too soon.

[@DorothySaltel112]

Hemant Sanghvi This is a wonderful song. it would make for a nice poem.

[@DorothySaltel112]

Terry Martin Thanks Terry.

[@DorothySaltel112]

Lynn Smith thanks Lynn.

[@terrymartin9038]

Dorothy Saltel This one his me hard...not my experience...but I feel for the guy...plus I love Mel...

[@DorothySaltel112]

Terry Martin Yes indeed he sure sang a great country song.

[@helencuthill328]

Love this man’s voice , pure honky tonk music 🎶

[@busterevans2754]

A great very very good song by Mel Street damn good song the song just reminds me of my life though rest in peace Mel Street

[@SummerRkl]

Livingadream2, Your informational videos are pure quality and excellent. Thank you for your effort; much better than reading the side panel info. Mel was a fine country music artist and I purchased his music during the 1970s. How fortunate others and I get to learn more about an individual singer through your video montages.

[@robertaelder3015]

.Mel street was hurting why can't people know that things get to you and you think there's nobody to talk to that's why he did it .my heart is with him at least I understand keep his music coming for me thank you you tube

[@cherylgregory5671]

My mommy and

[@williamlinington9166]

Still one of the best country songs of all time.

[@lacyloulacy]

Pam my heart goes out to you. Mental health problems are overlooked by so many people. Depression is just like cancer, heart problems that every day american people have to face. However it has been shoved under the rug because no one really seems to care. However I do and I am so sorry that you lost your son.

[@davidevans3602]

I'll always admire Mel Street has been one of the greatest in country music rest in peace Mel Street you were one of the greatest thank you for your music

[@bluestarlighting29]

This true pure country music sound, kind sad he gone in heaven now. One greatest artist and talented singer and songwriter. Awesome song. 100%. Song use listen on radio stations back 1970s. At age 6, still listen in my 50s fans love classic hits songs.

[@nicky7elvis]

Althought I''m a huge Elvis Presley fan, Mel has stolen my heart as well. Great song and what a voice, love his songs. Thanks for sharing.

[@PelvisCashley]

and save part of your heart for Gene Watson....."the singers singer".

[@suefortner6696]

Yes I remember this song so well

[@nicholasmoore3939]

Hello Sue

[@threemississippi]

This & Smokey Mountain Memories are my favs that Mel sang - love all his music!

[@jerrybaker6247]

Great singer, so sad we lost him so early.

[@fireman70537]

SAD HOW DEPRESSION KILLS. THANK GOD MINE HAS LEFT NO MORE DEPRESSION......THANKS FOR THE RIDE IM LIVING A DREAM 2

[@nicholasmoore3939]

Hello Eugene

[@robertaelder3015]

I am glad these songs are good for when I am not busy thank you so much for the songs

[@howardwhite1334]

we lost you way to soon mel R. i.p.

[@lamarlogan7612]

Such truth in his singing.

[@hermanathompson145]

Ashame he's gone he was awesome

[@joycejoyea8304]

So sad he is left so soon 🌹 He has a beautiful voice and some awesome music ♥️

[@daviddudley505]

Now this is country music! Amen, and amen!

[@debrahwills3134]

great voice!

[@jamesbrown9148]

Mel Street was a great singer and song writer!!! I Love to listen to his songs !!!

[@Cliffbrock]

I was and still am a big Mel Street fan. I remember when he died. I've always love his music and use to sing his hit "" Smokie Mountain Memories "". 5 stars

[@bettychapman5661]

HE IS THE BEST SINGER OF ALL TIME I LOVE THESE SONGS THANK YOU FOR POSTING REST IN PEACE MEL STREET

[@sonnydave8551]

Great song. Mel was one of the best. George Jones had very high regard for Mel

[@dennisgarner498]

Because George too had his own demons and yes depression on its own is a terrible thing but complicated by booze its terrible..God Bless and RIP! Great singer...

[@debbiemathis1645]

Yes George Jones did

[@herberthinton1499]

A great talent. May he RIP.

[@pamwoodward6744]

Thank you so much! Luchretia

[@williamsfox8740]

Hello Pam hope you re doing okay

[@bettysmith8956]

I have always loved this man, & all the "cheating songs"

[@williamsfox8740]

Hello Betty hope you are doing okay

[@dragon672]

Great tribute. R.I.P

[@gmdriver43]

This is Real country music!!

[@jonniehill50]

such a loss,he had a beautiful voice

[@suenix1807]

I always loved Mel,and still love his music.Thanks for the video,you did an awesome job on it.

[@soundrafontenot6986]

I loved this man, he was one of the best ❤️

[@donniecastleman5701]

Legendary. RIP Mr. Street.

[@williewilliams5750]

Belongs in country music hall of fame

[@1whitedovexo]

what an amazing guy who is still listening in 2025

[@jasonjohnson7445]

I do.

[@brad04970]

THANK YOU CANADA FOR KEEPING THE MUSIC ALIVE. R.I.P. MEL

[@williamjordan6808]

Great song what talent,so sad to no the history of Mel.R.I.P,friend.

[@shirleyhughes8425]

love this song-he left us way too early

[@prettytightgirl]

LOVE THIS SONG THANK YOU - livingadream2 - for posting it FIVE STARS .

[@shirleyhughes8425]

Depression is a hard thing to deal with I get depressed myself not enough to kill myself..this gentleman was a third cousin to my dad.he had a beautiful voice and seemed to have things going his wayRIP Mel

[@michaelvanhorn3303]

So sad .just when wee need great country rip

[@charleswalters6624]

im from a real early generation but i grew up only listening to old cuntry. Theirs nothing better!

[@williamtedder7519]

i started this listen to him in 1973 when we came out of faster home. it was he and George Jones. Merle Haggard and Conway. And the females too! I love old country music not today.they got no soul or heart in to it! so keep it up

[@jimcole6507]

William Tedder today's so called country music, is a total waste.

[@nedrabradley7837]

You're so right

[@wroming2054]

sure did enjoy his songs

[@jimmydick-y2q]

This is what country music should be and Mel Street was a great example

[@DeeJay-bn3hu]

I REMEMBER this!

[@shirleyhughes8425]

What a voice

[@bacsi19461]

What great song, always loved it. What a loss he was.

[@arinvests]

I dont know much about Mel Street, but he was A lovely singer,& I have enjoyed all of his songs so far, Thanks for posting, Arthur

[@jointheconversation5517]

This song has a lot of meaning for me, it describes my Ex hope your having a great life katy

[@HunterDownunder-c2h]

I grew up in the 50s.... I have heard some great country music..

[@bobjlv]

My favorite Mel Street song, thanks

[@marilyntarrance6999]

Great song and singer !