Delbert McClinton When Rita Leaves

[@MikeHeath1]

Thanks to Saturday Night Live for introducing the world to Delbert McClinton back in 1979. While he was a regional star for many years by then, folks like me never heard of him until that show. My response was to immediately go buy two of his LP’s. I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@duaneingram3172]

One of my favs

[@benjamingrullo]

First time I hear this song. It´s amazing.

[@ashleygleiter7867]

My dad loved this song. I can remember him listening to it and getting goosebumps in the evenings. He’s been gone almost 20 years and this song makes me feel like he was just here a moment ago.

[@MrGrackley]

There is no one like Delbert...I miss his performance so much!

[@MR.HandyANDY]

Delbert is one of the greats without question.

[@RitaCarlyn]

My name is Rita, pretty true, boyfriend introduced me to Delbert!

[@forgottenoldies8397]

One of the best songs -both lyrics and tune from this great singer

[@d9gdon45]

Damn, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. Love it.

[@townsvillian12]

I had a Rita too. Delbert perfectly captures the pain and delight that comes with the package

[@davidbarber7208]

Absolutely love this song, thanks Delbert

[@ritab-c492]

Hearing it for the first time. A neighbor just shared it with me. Love it!!💜

[@stephentravis6127]

Alway difficult to decide my favorite Delbert song, this on contends.

[@oldcodyjr]

Really great song!!

[@krzysztofjaworski2311]

I heard this wonderful song by Delbert in Mexican climates several years ago. And until today I did not know who sings it so fantastically. From today, thanks to my journalist friend who played it today in his broadcast, I already know and know the title. World Championship. A wonderful breakup song, great melody, emotional lyrics, beautiful guitar solo. 3m above the sky. Delbert, the great champion.🙂🎸👍🎵🎵❤👏👏🥂🍒

[@oldcodyjr]

Great song about feelings after a bad breakup.

[@domenickrbotto3196]

We saw Del in ‘93 innThe Apple. He’s real. He’s the definition of American blues. He sings life in this country much akin to Merle Haggard. Two philosophers of the common man. He sings and performs in such a relaxed manner that the emotions are felt so dearly....

[@mpjjoker]

One of my favorite Delbert songs!

[@carolann1126]

Mark Jester going to see him tonight at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands! Can’t wait!

[@davelogsdon5729]

mine also.

[@mildredsolomon3289]

great song, great melody, great lyrics...very catchy...Delbert is simply the best and it is obvious he loves to write songs, besides making the music....thanks Delbert..This song should have e been #1...also love Going back to Birmingham for the same reasons..!!!!!

[@stephencochran6563]

A few years ago I had the privilege of meeting DELBERT at a private residence, he is the same in person as he on stage. Just a good old boy...

[@johnbunch3468]

You don’t even need the video. Music tells the story. Love the song!

[@jamespardue3055]

A latter day Marty Robbins, maybe even better.

[@duaneingram3172]

Saw him and band at HOB in Myrtle Beach just after this song come out....opening second set, I asked him to play...he replied, we were not..but we are now. .. .awesome tune.. great artist for years...he and Bonnie were great together.

[@chriswerner6689]

It's better without the video!

[@karenkimbel5171]

This is one if my favorite songs now, heard it on FM 96 other night driving down the highway. Had to look it up to hear again. The lyrics, his voice, the Spanish sound, even the video is perfect. I told my new boyfriend when looking towards the woman next door, it's not Rita. She's gone. We laugh

[@johnhobbs8918]

Hell yes, some great music Delbert....

[@Levinsalor]

Just heard this one today. Love it!

[@narpiesgallo9810]

so so true Rita here my EX's do not know my whereabouts!!! lovin it

[@dalepeterson8735]

Such a great song.

[@Earthsaverdon99]

Soul music from one of the masters... Hope that he's still making music at 100.

[@steveconnelly9207]

G R E A T SONG !

[@lindabaxter1580]

Love Delbert, one of my favorite songs

[@allantetrault8280]

What emotions this provokes... great video to accompany a fantastic song.

[@rayqueen1652]

You just can not stop your self sing along with Delbert

[@Mark_KE8YCV]

Thanks Delbert

[@tippimail1]

Never heard this till yesterday-excellent song and video.Delbert is 79 today,He's got a fairly small audience,but we're rabid!!!If you look closely,at 3:11,you'll see,in the drivers side windshield,there's a Mustang Club of America sticker there.

[@susanwilliams1111]

He has an enormous following!

[@tippimail1]

@@susanwilliams1111 But not as big as Lil' Pimp!!!!I mean Lil' Pump.

[@capitolabill1921]

There's a military base sticker also. Possibly an officer's car? O2?

[@jacobatkinson8076]

Rip Chris Atkinson, I love you daddy❤️

[@jeffbrooks7246]

Awesome is all that needs to be said.

[@OthO67]

Happy Retirement to you Del.

[@siannarino]

A GENIUS !! NOTHING MORE TO SAY!!

[@anthonynavarro6074]

Best ever

[@tippimail1]

It doesn't get much better.

[@wags1956]

Fantastic

[@anthonyhopper9775]

A truth of Love on a lonely night.

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Yep.. Been there myself

[@Bluesrainbluesrainbow]

wonderfull!!

[@michaelmiller3526]

love it

[@jamesschell3081]

Dedicated to Hubcap Carter. RIP

[@cope3205]

RIP Bill Way

[@wagonwheel9426]

ain’t no better than Delbert

[@strawman8111]

Love it !!

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

"BUT BABY!!!.... WHO YOU GONNA BELIEVE???? ME? OR YOUR OWN LYING EYES!!!!??? -- Famous last words.... . . . . Don't ask me, I just got here!!! Will

[@thomaskolb8293]

sing it Delbert

[@marnasquires155]

I worked with a lady wo loved Delbert who wanted to start a fan club and did go Doris lol 😂

[@barrygathercole]

way cool

[@geraldmartin7207]

Always sad...to lose.. But it takes 2..

[@philallard986]

Man.. when she gone she REALLY gone.

[@marnasquires155]

I worked with a lady who always went to see him

[@charlesburrell3197]

Sounds just like the Rita I once knew

[@brucecapron9344]

This mannis a national treasure for 60mplus years. We have recently lost.John Prine. I think Delbert is stronger.

[@MrEclecticity]

Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned/Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. William Congreve 'The Mourning Bride' 1697

[@brucecapron9344]

Darn Dilbert take care

[@gabrielaavalos3323]

A ritmo de" bolero "latin music of Mexico

[@acousticgazzband6812]

"She burned that pony to the ground on the desert in New Mexico" FU and so long sucker! Ouch!

[@raallen1468]

I burned down my Ex's 79 light blue/white top Thunderbird. 😲 He could never prove who did it.... 🤣🤣 He cheated on me one too many times. 😈

[@dirkevans3443]

Yep, she’s pissed

[@retajyms4948]

😢😂😎❤️

[@walterdumouchel5004]

For Ricky k !

[@animefreakgoddess]

Brought here by a five dollar bill

[@cathylechner7819]

Aaa