Dave Fenley - "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" Official Video (The Judds Cover)

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Dave Fenley performs "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)," originally sung by The Judds. Available now on all streaming platforms!
Lyrics:
Grandpa, tell me 'bout the good old days
Sometimes it feels like this world's gone crazy
And Grandpa, take me back to yesterday
When the line between right and wrong
Didn't seem so hazy
Did lovers really fall in love to stay
And stand beside each other, come what may?
Was a promise really something people kept
Not just something they would say and then forget
Did families really bow their heads to pray
Did daddies really never go away?
Oh, Grandpa, tell me 'bout the good old days
Grandpa, everything is changing fast
We call it progress, but I just don't know
And Grandpa, let's wander back into the past
And paint me the picture of long ago
Did lovers really fall in love to stay
And stand beside each other, come what may?
Was a promise really something people kept
Not just something they would say and then forget
Did families really bow their heads to pray
Did daddies really never go away?
Oh, Grandpa, tell me 'bout the good old days
Oh, Grandpa, tell me 'bout the good old days
Songwriters: Jamie O'hara
Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days) lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

[@DaveFenley]

Hey friends! Thanks so much for the overwhelming response to this song. For all of you dealing with loss, my heart goes out to you. I only wanted to put this song out as a reminder to the world how family values used to be so important. What I’ve received in return other than amazing support, is stories of people who are missing a loved one. I’m so grateful for all the stories of love that y’all are sharing on here. I encourage you to read other comments and help each other out. None of us are alone here. Maybe we can take this small opportunity to love one another. It’s a safe place that only a special few will prolly ever see. If you feel like sharing this song with someone who might need it, I’d also be eternally grateful. I could use your help to reach more people. SPREAD LOVE LIKE PEANUT BUTTER

[@adela7912]

❤🍀🇧🇦

[@ibanezza6341]

Don't forget the jelly.

[@kevinoverton6869]

Great job on this cover.

[@swampydouglasobannon8804]

A million Dollar voice🍀⛪🗽🇺🇸 GOD BLESS

[@dannylong4452]

Good job bro

[@leenicholson1506]

I like how just one man and a guitar can blow 99% of today's music out of the water.

[@_lodeanmusic_4478]

For real brother I couldn’t agree more. My grandpa just passed and he taught me to play guitar that’s how I found this.. I’m glad that there are others who think like he taught me to think. One man with a guitar is all you need

[@TastingPlastic]

not close but he is pretty amazing

[@johnargumaniz9179]

Easily

[@johnargumaniz9179]

Modern country is trash. Has no real meaning. This is simply a cover yet the way the guy sings the song puts some real emotion into the song that you don’t hear from these new punks that are cramming out music nowadays

[@robertthompson227]

Hey, I think this is great too. But you gotta be able to hear the keyboard right? Those are not guitar sounds lol

[@DaveFenley]

Hey y’all, my family!! I am so proud to share this. I loved this song as a kid. And it means even more to me now. This song isn’t really about grandpa...it’s about how far we’ve strayed from the simple, good values that the previous generation represents. I long for the days where we loved more than we fought. I love this song. I hope you do too. SLLPB Ps. This is my wife, mom, and dad in the video. They were troopers. Haha

[@thyago858]

Beautiful my friend!

[@miahh1504]

Amazing job, brother. My momma was from Lufkin...she would’ve loved your voice. My granddaddy (her dad) was a guitar player, she was a pianist, and I myself am a bassist. So I would be so bold to say that Lufkin produces some musical talent! Keep that good stuff coming, brother. Oh and go have some Lufkin BBQ and tell me how awesome it is! Love that joint!

[@focklersd]

I believe Mr. Fenley could control his own You Tube destiny. Sell merchandise, I'll buy! Keep pushing content, ur own songs, I'll play. He's as amazing artist 😍

[@robertsmith8663]

I agree Dave... A few months ago I was singing this song thinking about my loved ones who have passed and a more simple time... Awesome job!!!! I've listened to this 3 times already in the last couple hours...

[@sarahmae277]

Thank you for sharing Dave

[@user-cb3li3qt4z]

My grandpa has brain cancer and blood ancer please pray for him this song is for him

[@patrioticstacker]

Jesus will heal him 🙏

[@Jonases_20]

Sending prayers to him hun. And for his healing

[@386_bikelyfe4]

I’ll pray for him dawg keep ya head up family 💯

[@ttephi3667]

Godbless your dear Grandpa

[@sergeblanchet5705]

Je vais prier pour lui

[@charlesbaire8723]

For every man who feels out of place in a crazy crazy world this song gets the tears flowing. I bet we all wished we could go back. It is not as hard as you think... Put down your phone.

[@JC-du6sn]

Look up Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

[@barriewoodhams3937]

im with you there charles wow the world has gone and changed so much and not for the better love to all x

[@powermechanicalservices6641]

If I didn’t I wouldn’t have heard this song. That almost took me back to a different time

[@SheepdogSmokey]

I'd give up an arm for an hour with my Grampas. Strike that - I'd give up a foot!

[@thc_smaxks107]

Passed away when I was 6…this song wrecked me as a Young man at 22

[@we_the_treeple4072]

Grandpa: the toughest man we will ever know besides our father.

[@chrisjbrown147]

Pretty much was my father; miss him ever day.

[@slawsonjr]

Grandpa's are the toughest and softest hearted men you'll ever meet rolled into one man. I miss both of mine everyday

[@rebo80]

Fathers leave...grandpas stay and take on both roles.

[@joshuawoodson1032]

@@rebo80 truest thing I've ever heard

[@dionsaunders5141]

My father got nothing on my grandfather

[@dakotastorey8188]

What a great cover. So relevant now. I miss childhood in the late 80’s early 90’s...simpler times

[@timwhite4885]

🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@timwhite4885]

🥰

[@josebarajas3630]

Yes, so right ,....Me? ,.....60 n 70's

[@chadfifield8290]

Preach on

[@eldios13]

Not much simpler.... your just paying attention now

[@abbe9148]

We played this at my grandpas funeral today. I'll never not cry when I hear it. Such a beautiful song. Rest in peace grandpa..

[@getoutjustin2553]

I wish I could hug you so tight. ❤❤

[@DylanBinds]

I really wanted to play this at mine, however my grandpa wasn’t known for his interest in country and my family refused to have it played. I have never stopped playing this for myself every so often within the weeks and months after release. Beautifully Sincere, this brought a precious view on the guys side of the grandpa’s relationship, and I thank you Dave Fenly So Much. Thank you for doing what your doing.

[@mangusphilip7353]

He’s best singer ever, Abbe how are you?.

[@CaptainIrish]

Just lost my grandma and grandpa this last year. Totally get it. I feel like when I'm older the young ones wont ask me about the good old days because today isn't so great. The good days are gone.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I grew up in some of those good ole days, born in the 50's! Grew up poor, but always had food to eat, but our Church was so important! I miss those days, life goes by so fast now, so many changes! Miss those days!

[@aaronoldchannel]

Bro. This was legendary

[@cesar_yf2637]

This IS legendary

[@crosescott7949]

wow.....just wow

[@Kyleb4u]

You basically made this song what it was. You brought the emotion to this classic!

[@OUTRAGE09HKF09BOSTON]

@@cesar_yf2637 you said it. This IS legendary @No Life Shaq

[@davidhenderson3565]

IS

[@joshlindsey8763]

Hey Dave and friends, Heaven just got a new Angel this week, my Grandada passed away this week...it's a hard loss but we all know he's in a much better place with all the family and friends he's been missing! I'm so glad I found this beautiful song, it's definitely helped me out with this loss...I've shared it with family & friends and we all really love this song! Thank you so much Dave for this wonderful song, it's helping us more than you could imagine!

[@DaveFenley]

So sorry for your loss. 🙏😢❤️

[@sawyerj5323]

❤

[@seanabbott5493]

I lost my grandpa Abe last week. He was 98 years old and such an amazing man. He served in WW2 as a waste gunner on a b24 liberator in Italy and was even blessed by the pope! He became a chemist for General Electric and was married to my grandma for 66 years before she passed in 2015. I'm gonna miss him 😢 Sunday dinners at his house when I was a kid are still my best memories. He valued his family and loved his grandsons He was the best cook! I can only hope to be half the man he was one day.

[@DaveFenley]

Incredible story! Sorry for your loss. 😢❤️🙏

[@christinasecrist3096]

Sorry for your loss. My grandfather was also a WWII vet and was blown off the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor. They were truly a different breed!

[@samspace81]

The greatest generation. RIP Sorry for your loss

[@thetruthyes]

My hearth breaks when I hear stories like this and when i look at our families, how everyone is so busy and dont care for each other anymore, doesn't matter how much you try🥺

[@readthebible67]

Lovely tribute. Thank you.

[@cindypugh2809]

My daughter danced with my dad to this song at her wedding. Back story, he had a stroke 5 years ago & refused to work with rehab, until my daughter came to visit and he got out of bed and started trying to walk again, working with rehab to one day be able to dance at her wedding. This song combined with his pure joy in his eyes as he stood out of his wheelchair to dance with her had the entire room in tears. Thank you for such a beautiful song.

[@westonsutton7234]

That made me tear up that's fucking amazing

[@rafaelsilochi4364]

So Nice. The Power of Love. I hope He is doing good. Miss my grandparents. Beautiful song. I wrote a song to him and my grandmather. Peace and Love!

[@user-ks6ck7yh3m]

❤😢❤😢❤😢❤

[@andyistilt1983]

😭

[@nahnahson]

"Did daddies never really go away" Hits deep

[@foxyluna5676]

My dad left me so it does hit pretty hard

[@georgememafu5184]

Same here...that was deep

[@dewayneprince7429]

My dad was my best friend he left when i was 8 never to return, my wife who i gave every ounce of me to left, my mom recently passed and guees what, even my step dad went away, to be with my exwife, so as you said that song hit so very hard, brings tears to my eyes everytime i hear it, the one man to never go away and to always srerr me right and true was my grandpa, the one that taught me that a man loves truly protects what he loves and suffers when he must for what he loves so his family doesnt have to

[@seanharris4652]

@@dewayneprince7429 prayin for u homie.

[@brendanminer3089]

I’m dad that went away I’m glad to be back. I’m sorry for us we can be stupid.

[@AnOhioPatriot]

Thank for this epic song. I’m a Grateful GrandPa who gets to sit beside 4 - 5 of my Grandchildren in a church pew on Sunday mornings. In our family, the good old days are alive and well. Passing on an inheritance and a heritage. Life sometimes gets hard, but Jesus is our Almighty Powerful Redeemer. We know from whence our help cometh. What a great tune!!!

[@anniemalmsttom7720]

I love your message, reminds me of parts of my childhood, sitting in the Church pew with my family ❤ Blessings to you and yours, thanks for sweet reminders❤❤❤ absolutely beautiful song❤

[@curtisgaskell7965]

How do we make this song trend, the world needs to hear this !

[@ashleyrutherford3816]

Why did this show up two days after I found out my grandpa was diagnosed with cancer. If you’re reading this please send love and prayers my way. Thank you so much. Love you everyone 💕 beautiful song! Thank you!

[@DaveFenley]

So sorry to hear this. I lost a grandpa to cancer as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5u2fmiefdiCaMk I wrote this song with a friend dying of cancer. She’s gone but her song and memory lives on. Jesus gives us the strength to find peace.

[@ashleyrutherford3816]

Dave Fenley, thank you for this. Much love. I’m currently listening to your music on Spotify. I have to say, I’m so glad I found you. You’re an amazing singer.

[@namelessghoulphantom]

Hang in there!!! My grandpa died from cancer 20 years ago and I miss him so much 😭😭

[@USMC-cx2nj]

Prayers from SC....

[@tjeff8439]

Prayers from AR

[@mikeoxlong8052]

Mad soul in that voice. I'll never understand why people don't appreciate authentic style and soulful voices like this.

[@CrazyJ1985]

Real people do. The issue with the music world is that all this fake bs crap music is pushed by the corporations and labels. They dont want real music and real artists, like this, but instead they want an industry that they can control.

[@the_phantom_nova6200]

Sadly modern music is made out of worldly corruption instead of soul and them good ole days. But luckily theres a few of us out there that still listen, sing, and write good old soul filled music

[@unastamus6122]

2.9K dislikes??? What's WRONG with people??!

[@gavindubray2855]

same

[@johnbond2939]

@@unastamus6122 they like grandma more

[@t.s.t.4085]

To our US citizens, and those who truly want to be, who are listening to this extremely important song: We are ONE. We're ALL Americans. Most in our nation, are so very PROUD to be here.

[@mikek8632]

I miss my grandfather every single day. He passed away on Dec 26th. Thank you for this video, pulled at a few heart strings that's for sure.

[@henrickanaynay6941]

I just sang this at my grandpa’s funeral on friday. I will cherish it forever.

[@gachagiraffe519]

Sorry for your loss we all cherish stuff and moments that happen :)

[@DaveFenley]

So sorry! 🙏😢

[@greyruff6313]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@peggymorris9670]

Sorry for your lost.🌹💕🌹💕🌹💕

[@ibeefalot6945]

Smoking on that grandpa pack 🚬💨

[@Reaper-px3tn]

My grandfather is dieing and I wish I could just go back to the good old days that I spent with him as a kid and do it all over again.

[@DaveFenley]

Prayers sent. ❤️🙏😢

[@stonedviking5198]

❤🙏

[@dimndsnperls]

I'm so sorry for you 😢 I lift you and your family up in prayer that god comfort you through this difficult and painful time🕯🙏 God be with you all and shine his everlasting light upon you❣

[@ozzysanchez7959]

My energy goes out to you and your family... 🙏🏽

[@rebelscumcustomsweathering5584]

Its the hardest thing ive ever been through in my life its been 6 months and i still come back here to cry sometimes. Good luck brother i pray for a recovery if possible

[@michaeltorrez8977]

ill listen to this over taylor swift

[@josephgore8879]

💯

[@tylerwaddell1077]

I’d rather listen to a cat dying then Taylor swift

[@russmapes8469]

Agreed. But what does she have to do with this? I would rather listen to this than thousands of other talentless artists.....why her?

[@tylerwaddell1077]

@@russmapes8469 because she’s probably the worst singer in the world

[@carlyvidler995]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@lorenjohnson1980]

Lost my grandpa almost a year ago and this song made me think of him and his lessons, witty sayings and morals. Men were built differently back in the day. Thank you for this amazing song!

[@jacksonwelsh5935]

Hey, how’s your week going so far?

[@Ivan-fm3mh]

"Раньше Мужчины были по- другому сложены"-Ваши слова красивы в своей правде. Уважение к старшим- это уважение к Душе,что здесь,на Земле,дольше в гостях,чем ты сам... Всех благ, Искренне

[@Mikey-gp5xc]

I hear that. My grandpa was an angel. Man of values in all his endeavors. Respect was his biggest lesson. If someone disrespects you they will do it again if you let them.

[@AusOpenBodybuilding]

I think my estrogens high this comment got me 😭😭😭

[@erikgonzales4027]

We need more of this. The real country. Not the stuff that’s being played on the radios. I’m only 17 but this song hits so hard

[@tylerschenfeld2642]

I agree

[@chrisadams240]

If ur looking for stuff on the radio cob theres fuck all ur better off dusting off ur mum or dads tunes and having a listen to

[@hitandruncommentor]

Well that’s what KZbin and indie music sites are for. If you like this era of country this is a cover of a 80-90s country back when it didn’t imitate pop.

[@oddijohnston9144]

The younger generation for the most part wont have these songs in their library. Good to hear people keepin old country alive. Good job!

[@josep211080]

Maybe because knowadays granpas are so young.

[@hillbillylivesmatter2608]

Joc Bonilla lol

[@kylebaumhower2749]

15 and I love this song. I wish I was alive during 70’s 80’s or 90’s

[@brycemanagement6462]

just want us all to pour our energy into our children in these difficult times How does that SOUND? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJaVqWeAh8dlmtE This song is for our kids I'll carry you on my Shoulders How does That SOUND?

[@brycemanagement6462]

@@josep211080 y'all can I share something encouraging with you today, how about a new song to help remind us of what matters? How does that SOUND? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3O6aaqKebpjh6s

[@danzz2787]

This song brought tears to my eyes, reminiscing over my grandfather who passed. He was an engineer and taught me so much when I was young. God bless this country and God bless the great men in our lives that built us up to be great men.

[@aliyamoon80]

After I lost my grandpa, I couldn't listen to this song for years. This rendition brought back that longing for someone who I loved with all my heart.

[@laineycomer5710]

I’m only 15 but this song is so important to me cause I’m from a changing generation.... I’ve always loved sitting down listening to my elders lives how everything has changed so much... thank you for this song cause to me it represents how something could be so similar yet so different at the same time.

[@flowerladie]

You have a good head on your shoulders sweetie ❤️

[@atennyson4143]

You sound wise beyond your years... must come from sitting down with your elders :)

[@RhinoDNA]

Oh how I wish I had been more like you when I was your age...60 years ago! 😥

[@Guy-dv9xw]

I feel the same. I’m 16 and grew up on old tv, old music, old culture; hard to connect with people my age who had different upbringings. I can’t spend time with my grandparents anymore but I always come back to things of my childhood like this song when I’m down, it will forever be a part of me

[@RhinoDNA]

You are a very smart young man and when you grow older your elders will live on in the stories you share with others. Maybe your own children, even.

[@streetshots1274]

Man I’d do anything just to get 10 more minutes with my grandpa.

[@stuartgreig2256]

Same here pal

[@joeramirez2941]

Me too, friend. Me too.

[@sissylexi1561]

My granddad died 12 years ago. Left. Giant hole. Oh for just a few minutes to say thank you to him for everything

[@bigdave6331]

not gonna lie, got choked up over this one, didnt get to say goodbye to mine.

[@Badass1974]

@@bigdave6331 me too. But I made amends with him. Lose that guilt. My greatest mentor was my grandfather. Taught and regarded me not like child but a young man. You always told me made mistakes early in life. When your 18 grown man. Act like it. Work hard take pride in anything you do. Taught me about chores. Work keeps a man honest.

[@manuelmejia4481]

As a Mexican American this is a beautiful song much Respect From Anaheim

[@manuelmejia4481]

You are welcome

[@t.s.t.4085]

I lost my mother March 2024. The most difficult, surreal, and profoundly sorrowful day of my life. That I'm a citizen of the US, with the full force of America's love, via this platform, has helped so much. Let's help all U.S. sweet babies who have lost their parents.

[@chkchkpap45]

Dammit why am i crying? I swear im a grown- ass man.

[@lucio.martinez]

Men can cry now a'days--let it out, it's a good thing!

[@jennycopenhaver8177]

Just cause you a man doesnt mean you dont have feeling like everybody else

[@chkchkpap45]

Lol I guess I should say, I dont cry much as a dude, but this made it happen ;)

[@jeremydhaston]

Me too bro. Me too.

[@dewayneprince7429]

Everytime i play it, and only when i am alone lol

[@TheDTrain2335]

Not often a cover is better than the original-but this is the exception. Not only a great song, but honestly this is the kind of song, the kind of message we need right now in 2020.

[@StangRacingProduc]

Daniel I agree. He nailed it and if 2020 ever needed a song to listen to it this is it

[@barrettgranger9139]

I agree, he took this to another level

[@joshs3916]

Hope it's on iTunes, one day soon. Don't use streaming services

[@TheDTrain2335]

Josh S it is on iTunes and Apple Music.

[@kimberlyboude5606]

I couldn't agree more!!!!! Love the Judds but your rendition of this song is just plain amazing! Love it and love your raspy voice....you truly are a one in a million singer

[@krystalcochran2229]

My niece sang this song at my dad’s memorial. This song means so much to me. He checked himself into the hospital the same day my daughter gave birth to my first grandchild and his first great-great grandchild…he never made it out and passed of Covid. Your version gives me chills every time I listen to it, thank you ❤

[@AndrewWaine]

Hello krystal 👋

[@endeell]

This song hits me so hard I can barely handle it. I wish I had the same stories as the other commenters on this video, family that were loving and close. It's like I wish I could relate to the lyrics, but I can't and that's what makes it so powerful. I have my own children now, two boys. I shower them with love every day. It probably sounds weird but I can't wait to grow old and watch them prosper, and maybe one day I get to tell my grandkids about growing up in the 90s.

[@Cindy-xl6xj]

My gosh! I'm a city girl, not much of a country fan but my Grandpa is straight up from Tennessee with the strongest accent you can imagine. He's 91 and I love him so much. I call him sunshine and he calls me moonshine. I just heard this song and I've played it over and over again. It makes me cry so hard for your voice is just amazing, I can feel your emotion. Thank you for touching my heart.❤ Country music is blessed to have you!! - Cindy

[@mikediamond437]

@@davidholton9667 …r u trying to pick up chicks on KZbin again David?

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot5244]

Such a sweet pure heart. God Bless you.

[@josephjames8456]

Hi beauty

[@usingbothsidesofmybrain1690]

Moonshine, I love that.

[@rainbirdknits8716]

"Everything is changing fast - we call it progress, but I just don't know." Man.. My grandpa would be so confused by the way the world has become in the past 2 years.

[@honeybee52000]

As would mine. What a rendition this was!

[@danielgood8958]

The last 30 yrs has changed so much. Families just don't get together like they use to. The only time it happens is during funerals.

[@CrazyJ1985]

@@danielgood8958 too true. My mom was the glue that kept my family together. She passed away in 2010, since then no matter how hard I try, the family.just drifts further and further apart. Now both parents, all 4 grandparents, and brother are gone. Uncle and cousins may as well be on a different planet even though they're in the same city. And that's just in 10 years.

[@TruthDissident]

@@CrazyJ1985 Welcome to urbanization of America. This is Liberalism. The destruction of the natural order.

[@CrazyJ1985]

@@TruthDissident sad ain't it, and to think, this is the world that we're leaving to our kids?

[@caseytorres3047]

Just lost my grandpa, or a dad as I see it, this song is for him, I absorbed every words of wisdom from this man, they just carried him out of his home wrapped in a American flag, he was a vet. Grandpa I'll see you soon, thanks fenley for mastering this, and let's all learn to wonder back into the past and grow. Love you grandpa.

[@truthofauburnwa6717]

I still have my grandpa, but he was my father figure, no dad, but he was better than you can imagine. i cry ever time i listen to this. the good ol days. fishing ect. sorry caseytorres3047 for your loss. rip pops

[@dp8951]

I’m weeping. I’m so nostalgic watching this video. Thanks for taking me back. You’ve got a lifelong fan

[@89gtman]

The best rendition of this song I've ever heard. And at a pivotal time in life. Thank you. Sincerely

[@larry5948]

Yep hands down the best rendition. Thanks

[@patrickpina6744]

Exactly how i feel too. This song just hit me like a Mac truck! Thank you

[@stevenharding5350]

@@larry5948 k99999999

[@kayteegirl07]

I agree

[@toddbingham215]

I agree. Broken hearted for the current state of our country and longing so much for “them good ole days. 😢

[@void870]

I met the man I call my Grandpa when I was about 10 years old. He married my Grandma and really took his role as a grandparent to heart. I remember him telling me and my brother stories of when he was my age and bagging his first deer, the first time he taught me a song to play on guitar, eating deer meat for breakfast with him and grandma, and spotting all the critters around the property, and many more memories. On my 11th birthday, he gave me my first guitar, and he is the reason why I became a musician and eventually a guitar builder. This year, he won't be able to see me turn 29, after passing away a few months ago. I miss you, Grandpa. I can only hope to live up to your example.

[@pizzaranchify]

You wrote a beautiful tribute to your amazing grandpa.

[@rocktomusic96]

Hi, my heart goes out to you. I lost my Dad last August. What have you written. Where can I hear any of your songs. I bet your Grandpa was and still is very proud of you and the man you became. He's looking down at you. And he is always with you.

[@aaronfehr4033]

Thank you for this. My daughter sent this song to me when my dad passed away. of the very few times i was able to cry in front of people.

[@chopperjoe6592]

Wished I'd listened to grandpa! Now he's gone and it seem the good ol days are leaving to. No disrespect to the Juds, but you killed this song! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@diesellifter]

Just lost my Pawpaw and it has changed everything... it has brought me to my knees.

[@daleosborn3729]

I'd say misspelling the Judds is disrespectful...... lol.

[@chriswhite7533]

I listened to my grandad he was ma dad anaw. I have never seen or heard anything from my own dad. Now with epilepsy my memory and mental health is here. I can't remember what all my grandad said to me.

[@WHSuperman2005]

My grandfather worked so hard to retire comfortably. Instead of taking vacations and living the life, he decided to raise a 6 year old boy...me. I would do anything to hear his stories again. I have two beautiful kids who I share his stories with. Wish he could be here to share them himself. I miss you, Grandad. I will see you again.

[@SeanPalermo-wc8fe]

My grandpa died 5 years ago this song made me cry

[@MichaelDonald-pe6wr]

Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..

[@backwoodbeaches7895]

I just heard this for the first time today. I started this life off with fifteen grandparents, no kidding. And this brought me to tears within seconds. Thank you for what you did.

[@jessesimms4383]

Representing our hometown with great clean music! The song hit home.

[@cb3rdDegreeBurns]

Fellow Angelina country native

[@DaveShooter1]

Amen all the way..

[@anthonycook8737]

Lost my grandfather on Father's Day 2020. Hands down the greatest man I ever knew. His wife, my grand mother, passed in 2019 after a long battle with alzheimer's. She was non-verbal and bed ridden for the last 5 years of her life. He never left her side and she never left their home. They were married for 67 years at the time of her passing. My grandma and grandpa were the definition of "the good old days". Max and Phyllis, I love you and miss you both.

[@mel9044]

i feel so with you😥🕊

[@der699]

the Judds and this guy together , chills! would be a great mix

[@michellehall2154]

This is an amazing version of the Judds song. Absolutely breathtaking. I will be listening to it for days to come. I lost my Daddy back in 2023 ..I miss him dearly. There are days when i just dont want to move ahead. The world is a different place now without him. So thankful For this song and the love of Jesus for holding me on days when I feel like just giving up.

[@ttephi3667]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Precious Father Michelle. I lost my Daddy too early this year. Even saying that is almost unbelievable. The pain is too much to bear sometimes. I _love_ this version of this song and when I hear it, even though I love it, I now burst into a river of tears. The whole world has changed for my Mum and I. I know Jesus will look after our loved Ones and surround our beloveds with perfect Love and perfect Light. From the little girl in me to the little girl in You, who adore their Fathers. Strength, love and hugs

[@hrafnagumunnin6408]

My grandfather was a foreman on the oil fields of west Texas. He was a quiet man most of the time and was sick the last few years of his life. The thing I remember the most about him were his fishing trips he used to take me on and the stories he gave me to hold on to. They weren't just stories. They were life lessons and advice for later. He knew that then. I didn't realize that until I was older. Thank you B.W. Pruitt. Miss you so much.

[@brendanrutherford208]

This dude is a soul healer

[@Jdublifter]

The Judds would be so proud of your version.

[@AJT-zy9ok]

Lost my grandfather back in 1985 when I was only 14. Lost my grandmother 10 years later. Never knew my grandparents on my fathers side. My mom passed about 8 years ago. I still miss all of them. It just seems like life gets more heartbreaking as you grow older and start losing those closes to you. Great cover of this song and it sure gets the tears flowing thinking back to the past.

[@DaveFenley]

I lost my grandpa in 85 too. Sad

[@matthewreese2475]

My grandfather just passed away. Wish I had more time with him in the end. Good song

[@DaveFenley]

Sorry for your loss.. 😢🙏❤️

[@seanglin168]

I could tell that this was very very very painful 💔😢😞😔😕😪💔

[@rexsauro5831]

My grandpa died of cancer 13 years ago and I would love to be with him again even if it was for a few minutes, he was my best friend...

[@DaveFenley]

We all wish for 5 more mins. Someday

[@ChristHeals01]

This was the song played at my grandpas funeral I absolutely fell in love with this cover and it made me remember all the great times with my grandpa

[@thejohns7584]

I would love to hear this man cover "country roads"

[@paulaleger1982]

I love how he puts so much passion and heart into this song. First time hearing him and I enjoyed it.

[@mangusphilip7353]

Sorry for the disturbance I’m new here and the network at my camp has been good for few days now that’s how I’m able to communicate you,I’m a soldier and the United States Army and I would want us to be friends so you can be giving me updates of what’s going on okay,please do this for me it will really make me happy!!!

[@meowiguess903]

@@mangusphilip7353 how you doing right now?

[@jesseburton655]

That's what makes an artist. ☺️

[@justtom1820]

Me too. Really love his voice and simple style.

[@aam9283]

I told my daughter who is 28 to listen to this song, I gave her the choice of the Judds version or his and she chose Dave. The Judds are the best....but Dave Fenley nailed this with his acoustic rendition. I listen to this song, over and over, love him.

[@Bubbarain717]

Lost my grandpa in 2014 I was 13. That same year my parents got divorced. This song really hits home for me. I always said I was born in the wrong decade… you did a great job!

[@DaveFenley]

Damn. Thanks

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot5244]

Stand strong, Grandpa is still right here in your heart. Make him proud and God Bless you.🙏

[@deborahstarman9874]

It's not hard to see your hand holding mine when it snows like this. I am always in Toronto all over again.

[@joshuahighhouse4565]

Jesus H Christ!! I cannot beleave this mans voice, his powerful rendition of this gr8 country song with nothing more than an accoustic guitar & his soulful Bruce Springteeness like voice damn near brght tears to my eyes ( i am not a cryer). i do not knw y i have nvr heard of this man b4 tday. i have it on repeat its soo good. This man blows most (if not all) othr country singers away! I hope 2 hear much more frm this artist. Dave is a REAL singer & these days they are very few & far between.

[@switchedup5312]

“Did daddies really never go away..,” hits different when your great grand father, grandfather and father arnt your blood. Because every man in my patriarch has commitment and abandonment issues. Literally every “father figure” in my life married into my family. None of my blood stuck around. Now that I have my own 3 kids (5yo 2yo 1 yo) I can’t imagine making them feel the way I felt growing up.

[@DaveFenley]

Be the change.

[@thegoldenpath326]

The curse is broken with you, that's a helluva thing to be proud of.

[@traviscassidy1869]

Amen brother. Be that man they need.

[@stevescuba1978]

Good on you man! The world needs more good dads and grandpas!

[@kylesealy9177]

My Father left when I was one and I can only remember a handful of times that I saw him after that. My dad came into my life at ten and treated me just like his son, like his blood, and I am eternally grateful for that. I now have three beautiful little girls and could not imagine leaving them alone to deal with this world. Y’all are right we must break this terrible cycle. Thanks so much Dave for this amazing cover of a beautiful song. It really hits me

[@redbloodedamerican2743]

This song gets me in my feels. Especially late at night

[@danielfralix5439]

Lol that’s why I’m listening rn (2:21 AM)

[@andresbazan5314]

Soul in this man's voice.

[@joycewheeler3972]

Omg my niece just showed me your you tube and I am so glad to hear such a talented young man,,but when you sang grandpa I cried.I are blessed sir,,,oh I am happy to say I am 70 years old and still enjoying to see a very handsome man singing like you, God bless you and your family

[@cynthia9642]

Anyone else notice that Dave takes the time to read every comment and he responds in kind?

[@DaveFenley]

Sometimes it takes a few days...I have a lot of videos now! Haha

[@msaadoki]

I'm 45 years old. Listen to country music for decades. This moment, when I heard that song, sitting in my car, getting goosebumps from head to toe and my eyes getting wet. My Grandpa came to mind. Thx a lot for that great song. This is what music is all about. AMAZING SONG DAVE!!!!!

[@backyardcigars8670]

I love the original version , but this one really hits my heart and reminds me of my love for my grandfather who recently passed away. The passion in the voice of Dave Fenley really warms the soul. thank you

[@donaldsteere645]

Could not even tell you how hard this is hitting right now … pray to our lord for some guidance…. Sincerely drained to the bottom of my soul :

[@razworthers_3601]

Just lost the greatest man in my life 😪 my grandad was the most legendary man ever to walk this planet 🌎 in my eyes. A proud family man with a big heart ❤. R.I.P Grandad.

[@hollyfisher8811]

Truly sorry for the loss (here on Earth💔) of your Beloved GrandDad!! Until you see him, AGAIN, one day, may those special memories bring some comfort and a few smiles🌄🌠...

[@JohanMartinelli92]

Sorry for your loss my friend. Times will get better eventually.

[@usracer3]

Mine recently passed as well, on May 15th. Never had a dad in my life, so he was my father figure all my life. There's a reason they are called Grand. I'm so sorry for your loss, its been hard for me to even accept that he's gone, but it will get better for us. You're never alone in these situations, so you know you can reach out to other people going through the same thing. Feel free to message/reply to me and I'd be happy to be someone to help and talk to. Prayers for you, and I hope you are doing good, as good as you could be in times like these.

[@razworthers_3601]

​@@usracer3sorry it's took so long to reply. Ye my dad walk and my grandad stepped up, always listen to this song now and the memories come flooding back. Cheers I appreciate your kind words I hope your doing well my friend

[@clayredline]

I've listened to this song thousands of times, had up a wall that wouldn't let my emotions in. First time I heard this cover some tears ran down my face. Lost my grandpa and best friend 3 years ago. Not a day goes by I don't think about him. If your grandparents are still alive,give them a call or go have supper at their table. Say grace together over fresh mashed potatoes and hold their hugs a little longer than normal.

[@elizabethfuller5508]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@loganmiller2912]

Fuckin felt that man. I was alright up until "did daddies really never go away" I busted into tears. My dad passed away in April this year right before I turned 19. Miss him every day.

[@jessethatslow2v881]

I feel you man I been strong the past three years my uncle died but this song just squeezes everything out of me

[@loramartin1822]

Love This! Awesome!! I Love My Grandpa!! He now Dancing with the Angel's🎶💜🎶✝️

[@marcdamico1987]

I would be nothing without my grandpa and God. Love ya.

[@davidbrownsandraschwingham6936]

Dave, you reach deep into my old heart with your love of the lyric. Thank you.

[@danoorren2543]

Wife heard me play this on my phone and she immediately popped her head out of the kitchen and said oh he’ll yeah who’s singing that . Sang along with love and happiness . Warmed my heart

[@DaveFenley]

Thanks!!

[@edenswaterislife9214]

Families bowing their heads to pray was key to the good ole days. We need to put the Lord head of our dinner tables again.

[@DaveFenley]

Amen! 🙏

[@edenswaterislife9214]

@@DaveFenley when I was a child, my Dad would say the feminism movement destroyed the families. I did not understand it then of course. But listening to this song again and seeing where we are today, I understand. God gave us each a place. Woman was never meant to take on mans labor. Personally I Love taking care of home. My husband works. We live a peaceful life. I wish others could understand it is up to them.

[@Mel-gg3xg]

Amen!

[@danwallgren4608]

@@edenswaterislife9214 good woman n level headed .. need more of you!! God bless you stay true to our roots. #merica

[@heidianderson3601]

We still pray at our dinner table with my parents and even still now in our own place! I will never not pray at meals!!!

[@isaacgonzalez5553]

I love this song so much my grandpa was my best best friend and I would do anything to have him back and riding in the old lil ford ranger truck. Ever since I was young I always saw him at 10 foot tall he was hard working man and even when he got older he always tried to cut the grass and work I’m glad I got to learn that from him. Grandpas are heroes.

[@kjedil]

i cried so much.. I felt this.. ALL OF IT!... i miss grandpa!🥲

[@scpowell155]

This was played at my Dad's funeral as his grandboys rolled casket into the chapel. Absolutely beautiful 🌹🌹❤️❤️

[@DaveFenley]

🙏😢❤️

[@CaptainIsNasty]

My grandpa is in the hospital dealing with a rip in his intestine and had a heart attack a few days after. I’m here to reminisce and enjoy the good ol days while I still can with him. ♥️

[@nhotwings]

I hope he is well. 💜

[@DaveFenley]

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. I hope you got some great moments and maybe can still have more

[@CaptainIsNasty]

@@DaveFenley Thank you I appreciate the kindness, he is doing much better now. We’re growing a pea garden and planting some flowers around the house, It’s a blessing being able to go outside and do things with my grandpa again. I was raised by my grandparents, and your cover hits a soft spot in my heart.

[@YouthCan254]

'Did daddies really never go away' gets me all the time considering my dad abandoned us when I was 5yrs. I hear he has another family now. Just wish him happiness because I live with all the sadness. Thanks dad. Wish to see you someday.

[@harriettmoss3225]

I like his take on this 😢😢

[@terrygarvin1980]

Needed a reminder that not everyone and everything is going off the rails right now.. Thank You for bringing a proper perspective back to our lives....

[@iSmokeALoT19]

He didn’t write this. He covered this song. It’s a old song. I thought he did. My bad.

[@kalelpinas]

When you just wanna get away from the mess of today's world and travel back in time when everything was simpler and meaningful. I sometimes envy old people who died before everything got messed up. I think they're lucky not to have seen and experienced what we have now. It preserves their memory of a meaningful and happy life.

[@arleentretnoff2511]

Ahhh😭 I miss my two old man’s 😭💙 Both passed in 2015 One in July and one in December Best two grandpa ❤🥹

[@kylelehr7334]

To Grandpa, my best friend and my hero. I miss and think about you everyday. Until we meet again, I love you.

[@charlesbreidenbaugh5602]

I used to love this song growing up. My grandpa always told me Army stories. The one i will never forget was one where he was overseas fighting in World war 2. He seen something out of the corner of his eye and grabbed one of his army brothers. next thing thing they knew a explosion happened. Hi Sargent seen what he did and told him he just saved his Army brothers life. I must have heard this story hundreds of times. I never really knew if it was true. Then he passed away from a heart attack and I was devastated. He and I were really close. The day of his funeral came and I was wreck. My then girlfriend at the time(she later became my wife) was trying to help me through it all. I was standing outside the funeral home when some older gentlemen asked me if the is the funeral for my grandpa. I said yes but I didn't know who he was so I asked him how he knew my grandpa. His exact words were son I it wasn't for your grandpa I would have been killed in the war. I will never forget his stories or that day i met the man who he saved. He flew all the way to Michigan from Flagstaff Arizona to say goodbye to him.

[@DaveFenley]

That’s an amazing story! Thanks so much for sharing and for listening! 🙏

[@charlesbreidenbaugh5602]

Thanks for doing a great job on it. You have a new fan in Michigan.

[@Aaron71222]

Boy.....do we need a song like this at a time like today.....the world's really gone nuts hasn't it.

[@bumbrad3884]

How is Dave Fenley not in the country hall of fame yet! This is a real country voice

[@monicab7533]

If I commented every time I listened to and cried over this masterpiece, this feed would be full of my comments. Thanks for sharing with us, Dave!

[@chegueichegando9911]

My father passed away a few days ago, I always listened to songs like this with him,😭

[@diegorodriguez7979]

This is real music. This is an artist. What happened to the world? When did we lose our tracks? These lyrics is what the world needs in these times...

[@kolejefferis6292]

I miss you Papa! I wish I would’ve cherished your presence more and made more time to just sit and talk with you. I’ll always cherish in my heart the days of sitting and watching NASCAR, football, and baseball with you. I love you and I know heaven is treating you well. I can’t wait to see you again when my time comes. I’d live to hear about the good old days when we meet again. RIP Papa I love you. I wish you were here to see your great grand kids. They’d love you so much!

[@samuelmureithi1789]

I never had a chance to see any of my grandpa, it's sad state I dint ask any of these questions, yet thy are all over my mind, ," grandpa did you pass this knowledge and information to your children to pass it to us " grandpa RIP

[@d.mcmaster5670]

I lost my grandfather several years ago and after hearing this version I’ve never missed him so much. If you still have a grandfather, spend time with him, share stories and memories because one day you won’t be able to.

[@Life_of_Q]

My papaw died not too many years ago. But before he did, he always took me and my brothers fishing in kentucky lake. Loved every moment with him. I wish he was still here so we could bond more. Rest in peace Papaw.

[@hitandruncommentor]

Scary thing, this song is 30-40 years old, enough time for the original listeners to be hearing these questions from their own grandkids. Which makes me wonder, we knew we were on the wrong path since then, so how did we get here?

[@jimmystanbery6182]

I have found the perfect cover song for you. Well maybe not better than Grandpa but the women will go crazy. Restless Heart “I’ll still be loving you” Your rasp will blow this song out of the water!

[@andrewblamer9202]

As a kid growing up without a father, this song makes me cry everytime I hear it. Great cover sir.