Dean Dillon At The Flora-Bama

"Dean Dillon At The Flora-Bama" , Produced February 2016 . Among his many Awards Dean entered the "Country Music Hall Of Fame" in 2020 . His song "Tennessee Whiskey" recorded by several Artists eventually became one of the biggest songs ever when it was recorded by Chris Stapleton . This Concert Video is an intimate evening with one of Nashville's Greatest Songwriters . Dean tells fascinating stories about his songs and performs many of his hits . Video Produced by Mike Cotton and Dave Barnes . More Information Contact , "Mike Cotton Productions" : ( call / text ) 850-384-1484 , Facebook Private Message www.facebook.c... . Special Announcement : We have just released "The Joe Gilchrist Story " on DVD and on Vimeo ! Dean is featured in the Film ( opening , closing, and other scenes). Dean talks about the Greatest Friend a Songwriter ever had ! Joe was the major owner and innovator of the "Flora-Bama" for 40 years and Founder of the "Frank Brown International Songwriters Fest".

[@fishinghippi]

Best i have listened to in awhile. The songs and the fabulous stories

[@chrisweatherford760]

This is my single favorite video on youtube. Dean is one of the kings of country music!

[@MikeCottonProductions]

Thank you so much Dave Barnes and I are very proud of this production

[@amandamason9451]

Dean Dillon is a songwriting genius! He has a way with words like none other!

[@wesshipp2418]

What a story. What a storyteller.

[@rlin2648]

This is the best song writer video ever made.

[@MikeCottonProductions]

Thank You ! Please Share

[@gibsonleather5835]

Agree.

[@shanemiller6982]

The best song writer ever? You are outta your mind. Good story teller .....Sure.... a good Song writer.... Naaaaaaa.

[@ralphdekemper3055]

Watch Tennessee Whiskey too….🎸

[@jameslevi1243]

@@shanemiller6982he is amazing. He wrote most of the songs George Strait recorded. Everyone wanted to record his songs.

[@Steve-u4j]

What a talent we all have missed out on other than his song writing abilities. In my opinion he is just as talented vocally, musically as willie,george,allen or a bunch of other famous country artis.

[@lindasnyder6879]

I could listen to his stories all day. He is free from alcohol and pot, and he is really cool. Thank you Dean and Mrs. Dillon for the time.

[@johnpayne6180]

It was 1985 my first trip to Nashville and I met and heard Dean Dillon's "It's your love that makes you sexy." I came home to Boston where we mostly got unhappy trucker songs and I told everyone:"Country MUSIC is going to make it big everywhere!" John Payne. Boston

[@thomasdalton2042]

This deserves its on Netflix special. The man is a national treasure

[@davemc6152]

Agree!

[@Tyranth8r]

@@davemc6152Tennessee whiskey his story. Check it out

[@gregmorris2509]

I just turned 70 last month saw lots of same bands. Leon, Johnny Winter (same concert Columbia University 1971.I had never heard of him before Tuesday night by accident but then watched entire video Mean this with all respect he looks like a cross between Leon Russell, willy Nelson and actor Sam Elliot

[@bcascadascrane9831]

I just found him, myself, thanx to You Tube for offering this up today!

[@maryannproffitt44]

He says like everyone in America however we weren’t all alive at that time. Love Dean Dillon’s music and we all in the whole south know who Clayton mobile homes is and are thankful for thier business but even more thankful we aren’t having to live on mobile homes anymore.

[@scottwilson702]

This man is from my hometown in of about 15 thousand people about 40 miles North of Knoxville TN. He is a great example of a man that chased his dream completely on his own and became one of country music’s greatest songwriters. He is an inspiration to everyone who believes in themselves.

[@ladysilverwings5261]

This is a quietly magnificent show and the best time I've had with a total stranger in many years. A gift from God that I stumbled upon this - perhaps the greatest entertainer of or time

[@joshkemper8959]

That was not enough time for me

[@joshkemper8959]

Up to me saying that you are a friend of mine and I have not found anything yet you can call me BACK

[@ladysilverwings5261]

@@joshkemper8959 Did you get lost on the way to Sesame Street?

[@kathiberry7151]

I lived in Nashville for many years, and would go see Dean sing whenever he would perform at different places. I remember the first time was at Opryland in the late 70's or early 80's. I also saw him at the Nashville Palace. It would be many years later, while I was living and working for the USDA-Forest Service at Wrangler Horse Campground at Land Between the Lakes, that I would get to sit by Dean's fire at his campsite, where he would graciously entertain many of us with his music. Every time he visited our campground in Kentucky, which was about 100 miles north of Nashville, he would share his stories of horseback riding out west in the Rockies and other places with us. This man is a true national treasure, and one of the nicest most down to earth people I have ever met from the music industry, and as my husband worked many years at Opryland I met a lot of them. In my opinion, there will never be any other writer as prolific and brilliant as Dean Dillon. I live far away from Nashville now in Florida, but I would so love to see him come down here for a performance.

[@t.grahambrown9049]

@Kathi Berry That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. 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 long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶

[@sharontrauger1078]

Great friend with tremendous talent!!!!

[@shellyhardin5359]

I have watched this 5 or 6 times and its still no enough I love the songs and the stories .

[@bubbastrait4796]

Thanks for been a great fan of my dad ma’am geroge strait ma’am 🥰💝

[@SJ-ni6iy]

I don’t know how I stumbled across this but he’s really amazing. I was continuously blown away, song after song, story after story. He is such a gifted, talented person.

[@danachauvin9056]

Great song . I just went to the Flora Bama. My son took grandkids from Alaska to Alabama. Had to show me. Next time I go back ill go in the evening.

[@mamatrop]

This video alone is worth everything to any unknown dreamer of songwriting. It can happen and the right people can and will come into your life and give you that one leg up. Bless you Dean Dillon!

[@donaldgreene3105]

A fantastic listen now I'm a huge fan of someone who two hours ago I had never heard of

[@ronshauling2000]

I cried so many times during this performance. Thank you for the memories

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Genius, and a player who doesn't mind bearing his heart when he sings

[@bondalero0074]

Born in 72’ and the biggest George Strait fan ever; so glad I saw this video to see where the magic came from…..#🎼🎸👑George✨

[@TravisLambert]

Great show, thank you for posting

[@MikeCottonProductions]

Thanks , Dave and I are very proud of this one .

[@irchauch9147]

OMG. The tears started at the 1st song about jesus. WHAT A ONCE IN A MILLENNIAL TALENT. God bless you Mr. Dillon.

[@edwardgordon4309]

That's the Holy Spirit using Dean to speak to you 🥲🙏☝

[@GeneStewart71269]

A talented guy and a friend of Gary Stewart who wrote some of Gary’s hits! Gary died too too soon and took his own life and robbed us of his talent and a passel of great songs we never got to hear! RIP Gary Stewart

[@davevannoy664]

Grew up on Gary Stewart! Well, when your from Vero Beach that's what you did! My Dad and Uncle worked with him at Piper! R.I. P Gary!

[@artemisXsidecross]

Gary Stewart a favorite in this household.

[@9407south]

I could watch this over and over. Now I know why I started out being such a huge George Strait fan. Thank you Dean Dillon from the bottom of my heart.

[@t.grahambrown9049]

@Glenn Edwards That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. 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 long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶

[@terryhorton817]

@T.Graham Brown OH my Lord !! I have been a Huge Fan of yours for Decades !! My entire family ,and friends , have always loved your incredible voice and soulful delivery !!!❤ You Sir are a Country Music Legend ,and Treasure !!!❤ I love watching and listening to you sing on the Country Family Reunion !!❤ Your song, " Turn The Water Into Wine " Is Phenomenal, of course with you singing it !! I just wanted you to know that you are a Spiritual Inspiration to me and many others around the World 🌎 God Bless You T.Graham Brown 🙏😇

[@terryhorton817]

@angela G lmbo!✔ Absolutely 💯✔ Wow ! 👏 I was more than surprised ,to say the least 😄 Like a K id in a Candy Store 🍬 :) This was a really Great Video ! I WHAT a Treat !!✔ Stay Blessed @angela G !!✔

[@tamramehl9197]

I so would love to meet this guy. The stories that he isn't talking about are the ones ID love to here. Plus I love long hair on a man. Product of the 60s.

[@josephstoliker986]

Accidentally bumped into Dean and so glad i did. I felt like i was right there.

[@GarrettWalkerMusic]

I just watched and listened to this again for the 4th or 5th time. So inspirational when it comes to writing. He’s so simple and easy so bad that I realize that it’s hard to write simple. Amazing man!!

[@MikeCottonProductions]

Thank You Garrett ! Dave Barnes and I are very proud of this production . We have done hundreds of live music productions , but this one really is SPECIAL ! Please share and follow us on Facebook at Mike Cotton Productions .

[@sharontrauger1078]

Love Dean's story. Know and have worked with a few of them myself.

[@samuelpierce4263]

I can't hot the like button enough

[@sleeve8651]

Stumbled onto this and makes me wonder how many other treasures are buried in these One's and Zeros ? Just spectacular ! In True Country fashion ! Began with a Religious song, and ended with a GOD BLESS YOU ! Folk's like you Sir that keep me believeing in this mess called Life ! And Thank You, for that ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@StillYHWHs]

This song is the song that I said is exactly like the same story that happened to me when I was approximately 21-22. I never went out. It was rare and memorable. Total gentleman.. I went home. He went home. Nothing more. He told me he was going to write a song about it.

[@myklmusic]

What a stroke of luck to experience this Songwriter - just showed up right here. I'm almost hypnotized by His stories, and Musics. I'm even becoming a better writer mySelf as I'm hearing this. I'm rushing off to my pianos now. Thank You for this.

[@robingruzs9522]

I am writing my music too bec tonight these singers INSPIRING me !!

[@pudman33]

Man I am so glad I found this today. Worth every drop. It was awesome to hear the songs I knew well, growing up singing and playing but it was just as fun to hear some songs I didn't know he wrote. I dont know what I enjoyed more, the songs here or the stories behind them. Thank you Dean Dillon. LEGEND!

[@hduke1459]

Where are you now dude it's still great today

[@hduke1459]

So where are you now,,❓

[@stephenshearer5185]

I'd say both! Songs and stories!!!

[@gordonvogel6359]

Did 'n't know you but you are great

[@jmack619]

@@hduke1459 I wanna know where everybody is now!

[@jerrymartin4440]

At first i said Who..then what an hour and 20mins any one thing at this moment wasnt getting more than 10 seconds of my time; then I listened. The single most serendipitous moment ive ever experienced. It was exactly what i was seaking a place where i could be transformed in peace and comfort! Thank you Dean Dillon love bro

[@MikeCottonProductions]

Thanks Jerry ! That means a lot !

[@ladyjane3070]

What pleasure that was to listen to! Made my day!

[@DavidSmith-cy9yl]

I really enjoy this sharing God's word

[@donaldlapress7061]

You're a true craftsman, gifted storyteller and musician. God bless you Sir!

[@toddphipps5496]

An American Icon and legend songwriter. Did everything his way. A true genius storyteller with his songs.

[@metlmuncher]

The story telling and singing were great. The ending got me. Who says boys don't cry.

[@brentfarmer4022]

I Found goldHERE, JUST GOLD!

[@arcarc7229]

Just found this, this guy is amazing!

[@kenwhite6628]

I just found this one and I have a new favorite song 🎵 😍

[@thatoneguy6776]

I met this man so many years ago...... most soulful and wonderful person ever.

[@galenmullenax4039]

These songs describe all our lives in one way or another...Thank you!!❤

[@lydiaanderson7471]

@Hello Galen how are you doing

[@GaryHardy-g1v]

❤ Love this whole show!

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

I knew about dean 32 years ago. I was a George Strait fan and I knew Dean wrote a lot of the songs George did. So, I bought some of Dean’s albums. Always been loved him. His songs are magically good.

[@jeffumphress8188]

He looks, sounds & acts like Ray Wylie Hubbard. Love them both.

[@smilesbright2589]

Amazing songs so grateful to see and listen 🎧 to this post thank you

[@pamlawley876]

I so enjoyed the story of his life. What a journey ! The music the memories. He sure made others famous and even better with his words and melodies in great music. Thanks for sharing !

[@t.grahambrown9049]

@Pam Lawley That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. 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 long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶

[@t.grahambrown9049]

@Tonya Harmon Thank you once again for your love and the affection you’ve shown towards my music,I really appreciate that. I’ve been a passionate, affectionate and a loyal singer🎶. Do you mind if we text somewhere private?

[@MrMd5555]

@Tonya Harmon not sure if you've heard of me or if you're a fan of my music or not but I'm a loyal song writer too! -Elvis Presley

[@bubbastrait4796]

Thanks for been a great fan of my dad Geroge strait ma’am 🥰💝

[@yalahamike]

This man should have a wall full of grammy's

[@TalleyDega]

My upmost Respect! Sir, ya gain ya True Blue Fan. God Bless

[@derrondavis5009]

Damn. Where has this guy been all my life. I can relate to this whole show. AWSOME. Thank you sir

[@BobM195]

Dean is a Legend and I'm glad he got himself straightened out. It's a hard life. The Smoking, Drinking, helps get the material along with them 2-5 am quiet times. I know I did it for about 5 years. Enjoyed the show Dean.👍🎸✝️☮🇺🇸

[@willhascall4741]

Aww man! Need to start making it to more shows! Perfect example of how music is power.

[@michaelarchie4841]

love Dean Dillion,hes so much a part of our lives. I love how he tells the stories behind the song. Hes a Legend.

[@daviderdyjr.1923]

Fastest 1 hour and 20 minutes and worth every second.

[@MrJim7431]

I am so glad ran across this it gave me a ideal to a song I wish I had some like you to share what God has given me you are amazing May god richly Bless you.

[@joannhenderson7395]

My first time hearing this guy. I wasn’t expecting such a beautiful voice

[@patalexander3702]

Dean Dillion, than you for making my day so great!

[@claytondollens9464]

You have to be skilled at the craft of song writing. Dean Dillion has that gift/skill. Go chase your dreams don't give up..

[@retaliaterguitar2]

I'm an aspiring song writer/outlaw country perfomer. A part of me always credited George Strait to my want to perform for folks, and that may be true to this day. However I realized after watching Mr. Dean that he is the one I want to emulate.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Good luck man I’m pulling for you!

[@pjj9491]

George isnt the consumate writer...as Dean is...love them both tho...Dean wrote so much w Gary Stewart so love them alllllllll

[@pjj9491]

@@jmit3491 i love King George..itd be blasphemous not to in Texas...but sheer talent blongs to Dean Dillon and Gary Stewart and ETC

[@larrybrown1597]

It's a songwriters world Dapper Dan, go for it.

[@jaypierce6336]

Best hour and 20 mins Ive spent in a while . Great performance !

[@MrBsteve47]

AWESOME SONGWRITER!!!!!! Just saw this and He's pretty much the same as in person!!!

[@ellencooney5563]

Thanks for being a champion of introspection. Never give up on your boys.

[@kiddkidd8087]

So glad he washed and got those silvery/gold tresses trimmed! They're gorgeous!

[@tubeyouize]

Classic Dean D. I spent some time around this man several years ago...cross paths a few times since...and still I am speechless hearing so many of these songs. I perform several of them and never ever say "here's a George Strait song"...but "here's a Dean Dillon song." I mean this man makes these songs come alive. My mentor and dear friend Larry Butler introduced me to him and several other country songwriters and great talents all. But, of all of them...this guy's songs just stuck in my head. I hardly even played any country music back then and today I can guarantee you when I play there's always a Dean Dillon song in my set! He truly is the "James Taylor" of country music! Good job also in this production...good sound, editing and production! Gus H.

[@MikeCottonProductions]

Thanks !

[@garnetanderson8472]

This is a jewel that I just happened upon playing around on KZbin. Great songwriter and storyteller. Thanks for posting .

[@hduke1459]

Dean Dillon,I love your down to earth stories and stroking,so beautiful band entertaining 💕❤️🍺

[@hduke1459]

A while,I love KZbin and Serius XM,the Highway and Y2K,proud of your videos

[@hduke1459]

@@t.grahambrown9049No,I don't believe you are the real Dean

[@bcascadascrane9831]

I love writers of music. This is a good show

[@janetclark4885]

Awesome ! Dean you remind me so much of my late younger brother , We used to play ,write and sing togetheir ;Thanks !!

[@Taine2]

Staggering talent. Makes it look too easy. We know it’s not. God bless Dean Dillon. An inspiration if there ever was one.

[@bobellingson7699]

Think maybe I'm speaking for a few of us here: DD deserves to be a name we in the C/W tribe know and appreciate a hell of a lot more than we seem to. Thanks to a good friend, I was just turned on to this video. Hey: do likewise, people, and spread the good word. And thanks of course for posting this video

[@bcascadascrane9831]

I agree with you!

[@garylam6233]

Wow I’m not a music geek ,I love to listen to all kinds of music! And you don’t realize the great minds that’s behind the scenes. What a great song writer and a stage presence.

[@paulwest1813]

One man and his guitar, singing the songs from his heart, just as he wrote them he wrote them, there is nothing that is more personal than that, hearing them the way they were intended.....before an engineer and producer got a hold of them.

[@jonmccoy2234]

I sure enjoyed this. One Hell of a Man

[@kmi1070]

Totally awesome!

[@lisamiller4123]

Oh how you touched me❤️✝️

[@SidewalkDreamsRecords]

Thank's for posting this!

[@MikeCottonProductions]

Thank You ! Please Share

[@jamesakers1175]

I always enjoy the singer/songwriter sessions. It's awesome to hear the back stories behind these hits. And Dean has had a major impact on country music. Thanks for the ride.

[@MikeKelsoJr]

Really Awsome artist !! 👍👏👏👏😊🎸🎤

[@lydiaanderson7471]

@Hello Mike how are you doing

[@LinkRocks]

Growing up I remember reading the liner notes on George Strait's albums and kept seeing the name "Dean Dillon". I thought this guy must be really good if he was on every King George album. Turns out he's a lot better than that. Thank you for all the wonderful music, Mr. Dillion.

[@callummooneh2510]

This is brilliant 👍. Priceless...♥️♥️

[@davevancise]

Solid Gold!!!! What a find.

[@brentfarmer4022]

I love all of this Thank you

[@timothyriley6691]

Dean Dillon ? I’ve never heard of him but I’m glad I ran across this video ! He is a real down to earth cool dude ! His voice and mannerisms will mesmerize you and you will be so interested and wanting to hear his voice keep talking about his life and singing ! He also has that look of someone you would be drawn too and want to be friends ! Great video Dillon ! He has a new fan right here !

[@ladysilverwings5261]

More than friends, Clyde 😎

[@sharontrauger1078]

Love this whole session!!!! Great song writer. Dean you have tons of my favorites.

[@t.grahambrown9049]

@Sharon Trauger That's so sweet of you to say Dear🤠. 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 long you’ve been a fan of my music 🎶

[@davidwilliams4571]

Iam glad l meet you today threw your music and life story enjoyed you very much lam a true lover of all muisic that feeds the soul and you truly do that with your talent lam nothing but a dreamer l will be seventy 9ooe day of August KZbin is great

[@chesta-dacheetaa8754]

This guy is awesome,,,,i could listen to him all Day-!!☆☆☆☆☆

[@clarkstone-bear7742]

Well this was great!!!! A lot of songs I new and some I didn't. I'm glad I checked this video out. Wish I could have been in that room. 👏👏👏

[@franklyterrence4860]

Not the breath you take.....so beautiful.

[@gigiandsav2029]

Truly grateful to come across this. Dillion is one of a kind and really enjoyed this. This is true inspiration for others. 🤠👍🎸🎙🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎼🎬❤❤❤❤❤❤🇺🇸

[@lindaetheridge14]

Beautiful song! ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulruebush3790]

A few decades ago we used to go to the Flora-Bama great music. At that time it look like a 10mph wind would blow it away.

[@davidwilliams4571]

I have a Chanel few jams on it l was born at the time l saw the birth of Rock and Roll lam a Rocker but county music still feeds my soul thank you for being you and your great work your born fan today guitar man Dave

[@andrewsparr3239]

Beautiful soul 💕➕

[@stevenyoung7339]

It was very nice reminded me when my Dad Dennis Young wrote a song called 1 women man with his friend Ed Massion

[@teufeldoc8564]

I have watched this twice through now. Shared it too. What a historical video. It’s like a backstage pass.

[@trentmoss6672]

Awesome I've this

[@trentmoss6672]

I love this

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

What a great couple of icons. Dean and florabama lounge 👍

[@gailporter8503]

Used to go there when I was 15! 67 now! It's still right down the road! A little different, but still there!

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

@@gailporter8503 Great memories can't be replaced. I got you by a year. I went to jm tate high school.

[@gailporter8503]

Randolph Relic Recovery - Foley High School 1972

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

@@gailporter8503 we used to go to the Lillian bowling alley too!

[@gailporter8503]

RRR - I DO NOT remember Lillian having a bowling alley. Must be one of them dead brain cells! 😁✌

[@chuckpruitt1244]

Just found this video. It is fantastic!! ❤👍❤😎 Thanks for sharing it.... 👍👍

[@robertlloydmusic]

The guitar really sounds nice. A combination of guitar, mic, and control booth EQ (and good soulful playing). Excellent sound. I should go further here... the voice and guitar mix and the reverb is just super. You can hear a whisper and the overall quality of the audio is about as good as it gets.

[@MrUsermister]

Absolutely excellent sound and balance ... however there's no mic on the guitar, it's all piezo-electric. But it's also the one tone down tuning, and the "drop D" that turns to be a "drop C" that gives the guitar that special "harp" sound.

[@danbessent246]

That's exactly what I was thinking when he started playing! I couldn't believe how dialed in they had that guitar.

[@jimwilson9371]

Your right

[@nowayoutbutup3122]

Brand new nylon strings .....

[@TheLindadb]

I love hearing people talk about the intricacies of guitar. ❤️