Hip hop Dj reacts to The Statler Brothers. "Do You Remember"

[@teresacryer5872]

They started out as a Gospel group. Listen to "How Great Thou Art". So awesome.

[@chriscalfee9593]

The Statler brothers brought class to country music

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

Thank-You, for playing the all time, wonderful group. Seen them in concert several times, really enjoyed them. I think you will like them.

[@carlr2837]

What I always liked about the Statler Brothers is that their harmonies sound comfortable, natural, and unforced. So many times when you have four people harmonizing, they sound like they are working hard, but with the Statler Brothers, is just sort sort of easy to listen to, and everything fits.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

100% agreed. Nothing like that familly harmony.

[@Code9]

This actually brings a nostalgic tear because 99% of these things represent snippets of my growing up years. There's something about nearly all of those things that are somehow embedded deep in my DNA. And let's talk about the song writing! That was a masterful piece of work, weaving all those random products and cultural icons into a solid rhyming scheme. Major kudos to the song writer!

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

You are spot on!

[@johndavidson5228]

Still enjoying this rabbit hole.

[@b.dwaynearmstrong577]

Harold Reid, the bass singer, was my uncle.

[@gloriakeener3883]

Harold Reid, the bass singer is a very funny person. He did a lot of skits with the other singers. They did a lot of good gospel songs.

[@darlenesimmons4324]

Love the Statlers. They got their name from Statler Tissues. The bass singer said they were nearly the Kleenex Brothers!

[@bryanbennett972]

I was a senior in High School when this song came out. Those were the Good Ole Days. I remember growing up listening to the Grand Ole opry all through the 1960's into the 1970's every Saturday on our Home Radio as a Family. No TV where we lived out in the country. I have been hooked on Country all my life since those early days. Pushing towards the big # 70 soon and Maw and I can still dance to some of those old tunes when they come on the radio or if we put on a record from back then. We still have those 45's and numerous old albums we just love to still play. We just love your show DJ PJ. Thanks for the Memories!

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Great stuff Bryan! Dance on brother,dance on!

[@lefty3141591]

Class of 57 is another nostalgic song by them. Worth adding to the list.

[@pstanton2445]

Listen to "I'll Go My Grave Loving You" or "Susan, When She Tried".

[@cog4life]

Yes we love them!!!

[@leftalone4264]

For 30 years of my life, it was all Statler Brothers for me. Home Free then showed up. I still own 31 Statler cassettes. Thank you for reminding me.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

31! Wow

[@cynthiamitchell2880]

You need to listen to these guys sing Carry Me Back. I am a true Statler Fan. Seen them in concert 3 times.

[@dianaprobst3157]

I'm just a little too young to have grown up experiencing most of this, but I'm familiar with the references...and I still get that nostalgic, fond feeling when listening to the song, even though it's not really the soundtrack of my life. It's both fun & a little wistful at the same time, delivered in a jaunty fashion.

[@CherylHughes-ts9jz]

I remember this song playing on the radio when I was little, and trying to see how many of the things i recognized😅I was eight

[@johndavidson5228]

So full of nostalgia. Very nice!

[@txlongarm]

You nailed it. Love the Statlers!

[@albertaadams4640]

You might enjoy The Oakridge Boys too. They started as a gospel group, had many country hits

[@byax1]

Give “I was there”. Heart tugger

[@sharonvincent4238]

I love them. They were wonderful singers and usually had a little humor in their songs.

[@sandralorenz1796]

The Statler Brothers have so many great songs. I've seen them in concert twice and they did not disappoint. Check out "Silver Medals and Sweet Memories" and "The Junkies Prayer". And, I Remember ALL of These.

[@benniemaine1790]

I love the Staler Brothers.

[@dennisharnish9063]

I remember all of this, quests I am just old.

[@unity1016]

Oh, crap, I'm old! I remember all of these.

[@ernaanspach473]

I think you described it perfectly. Statler Brothers were fun. 👍🎼❤️

[@stripes497]

I spent many hours listening to The Statler Brothers with my Father growing up as a child. I didn't like them at first, however, now that He is gone, I am beginning to enjoy listening to The Statler Brothers because their music reminds me of the hours of listening to The Statler Brothers with Him. Thanks for letting me hearing these reaction songs with this particular Country and Western musicians.

[@Teresia12]

Songs bring them back to us for sure. For me it is my Mama. She always had music on as she did chores. Statler Brothers wad one of her favorites as well. Wonderful childhood memories.

[@dennisharnish9063]

Thank you for your reactions. It is music like this that I remember well. I am 77 so I was young then.

[@tyroneburton9284]

My mama fed me a steady diet of the Statlers. Loved their gospels especially! I am now 50 years old and I have been tinkering with this song with updated lyrics that us Gen X can get nostalgic about. I could have slapped together anything I guess but I want it to just as nuanced and evoke that joy with a touch of melancholy. To me this is one of the statlers most perfect songs. my all time fave is Thank You World. Give that a listen!

[@barbaracriss3614]

Mine as well. Jimmy was good but Lou is who gave them that "IT thing" he's talking about... Pretty dang good for some mountain boys...

[@scotteboy]

Almost like a Barber shop quartet

[@markoehler2752]

Can’t get enough Statler brothers! I love those guys!

[@Dsmwarrior1996]

They added a little more of that barbershop quartet sound to their music

[@kimking6036]

I remember some of those things. Some were before my time but I heard of all most everything.

[@ivansavoie3190]

As much as I liked them when I was younger never realized how good they were including the musicians

[@TJHB52]

A happy song to start my day, even though my eyes got a bit misty at times. Thank you🙏

[@coletedeux]

Old enough here that I caught all of them. Always did like this song.

[@carlprince2866]

That vibe is why thy are best seen live

[@Judy0910]

I remember everything that they sang about. Such wonderful memories! I remember this song 🎵. They had a show on TV for a few years.

[@jayce711]

More country legends right there!!. They had a lot of humor in their shows. They had their own tv show at one time. It was great. Our whole family would sit to watch it. No one wanted to miss it.

[@diannthomas5653]

Yes I’m old enough to remember most of these but not all. Being from Louisiana. I must ask that do “Do you know you are my Sunshine” It’s a state favorite around here.😎

[@mintonmiller]

I saw them live once. Not only does their music have that vaudeville feel, but their comedy routine between songs was great too. The show I was at, they had five curtain calls, and they were the opening act.

[@Haziesmom2023]

I enjoy your reaction channel so very much!! Thank You!

[@barbaracampbell7127]

The Statler Brothers and the Gatlin Brothers were and are among the very best. But to be completely honest, to differentiate between the two bands I have to picture the singers in my head to tell which one is singing. Alabama, the band came later, and is probably my favorite country band of all time.

[@JackStraw1961]

Don't forget The Oak Ridge Boys.

[@barbaracampbell7127]

@@JackStraw1961 I never confused The Oak Ridge Boys with the Statler or Gatlin Brothers. The Oak Ridge Boys are responsible for one of my all time hated songs, "Elvira". Hate that song. Makes me want to go clean out barn stalls. The Oak Ridge Boys do have good music but I cringe when I hear Elvira. Alabama is still awesome decades later. "Lady Down on Love" is still so beautiful.

[@JackStraw1961]

I totally agree about Elvira, I had erased that from my memory. Another from that same time that made me want to off myself was Swingin', I forget who did that song, but I hated it.

[@barbaracampbell7127]

@ColonialBuckeye Top 3 hated songs= Elvira, Barbara Ann (because people screwed up my name with it) and Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus.. Other than That I like all music except polka and screaming heavy metal I can't understand

[@PapaFixit]

@@barbaracampbell7127 I completely agree.

[@PapaFixit]

The Best Years of our Lives / The Movies.

[@bobobeebs]

You are very canny to detect the whimsical nature of this song, as it matches the style of their live performances. They put on, essentially, a combination concert and comedy show. I saw them 2 or 3 times live and it was always a good time. If you are taking suggestions, I recommend "Whatever Happened to Randolph Scott", "I'll Go To My Grave Loving You", and "Don't Wait on Me".

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Always takig suggestions my man.

[@albertaadams4640]

​@@DjPjrocReacts911 More than a name on a wall and Class of '57

[@757optim]

Cigarette Loads. I had forgotten about those. With this being the 4th of July weekend, I'm reminded that the Statler Brothers used to do a "Happy Birthday America" concert/celebration on this weekend in their idyllic home town of Staunton Virginia, that hadn't changed much in appearance in 50 years or more, in celebration of Independence Day. The stage was in center field of the baseball field in the central park of this small town in the Blue Ridge and local organizations & charities set up games and concessions to raise money. People came from all 50 states and some foreign countries and set up lawn chairs on the field to listen to guest bands who played all afternoon and into the night. The Statlers would close the show of course and the night would end with fireworks. On one occasion I had a CB radio in my van sitting in the traffic created by everyone leaving at once and all the chatter was about leaving a dream-like experience and heading back to the rat race. No one wanted it to end. Happy Birthday America indeed. Thanks guys.

[@Teresia12]

I love this. Whatever Happened to Randolph Scott is another of my favorites. I got all of them. But then I've got more than a few years on you. Lol

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

LOL! Age ain't nothing but a number

[@carolgranados4892]

I love this group. They also sing gospel.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Thanks Hip Hop man...really enjoyed this one. 😎

[@tallestmountain]

I know what you mean by theatrical. As I had mentioned in another post, they were more than singers, they were entertainers. And that quality really came out in their weekly TV show. They would have several kinds of segments on the show. A mix of comedy, drama, song, and story telling. We don't have musical shows anymore. A class act through their whole career. And they had the ability to draw you into the song. If you didn't actually remember those things, you did at the end of the song. I do remember several and I actually have Dixie cup lids with movie stars on them.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

What movie stars do you have?

[@tallestmountain]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 It has been so long since I had them out and looked at the, I don’t even remember. All 40s and 50s stars. Black and white.

[@gorjlg]

The Entertainers on and off the record.

[@melissabrooke1146]

They’re one of my all time favorites!

[@cindy-followerofjesuschris6572]

"Flowers" was written by Lew DeWitt, an original member, but who became seriously ill and Jimmy Fortune took his place. Jimmy is still traveling, writing, and recording. He sounds just as fabulous now as 40 years ago. Please follow some of his music. Jimmy's a natural tenor.

[@sorrystaunton]

The greatest group in the history groups….they recorded the best songs I’ve ever heard.

[@georgecrosby113]

Interestingly, the song is with Lew DeWitt, while the picture used in the video is with Jimmy Fortune. We just saw a live concert with Jimmy and Wilson Fairchild (used to be Grandstaf) Will and Langdon, Harold and Don's sons. They did a couple of Statler songs that brought back many memories.

[@kippytx]

They were so unique. Different from other groups

[@lulatodd2147]

I simply love them, always have.

[@dsusan17]

The Country Music world owes so much to Johnny Cash. Thank you for reminding me of this song. No I don't remember most but it makes me want too! Wonderful analysis P.J.!

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thank you D.

[@beegee1960]

Another nostalgic hit was Class of 1957 Had It’s Dreams. But my favorite was FLOWERSon the WALL

[@piglyglyn]

Many of the Statler Brothers songs had themes of nostalgia and memories. A couple of those are "Things" and "The Boy Inside of Me". I really hope you do "Silver Medals and Sweet Memories"

[@charlesvaughn2192]

My favorite by them is "Elizabeth".

[@laynecox3992]

I remembered most of this, born in 55 in Appalachia near where these guys were from. As my wife said" Like stepping back in time 20 years". As a young teenager heard them singing at church revivals as that was how they started.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Great group, love the Stats!

[@laynecox3992]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 Bed of Roses is another great one.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Did it. Search it, you'll find it.

[@laynecox3992]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 will do, new sub to you.

[@roniboyd613]

I've been a fan of theirs from day 1, yes, I'm that old😜. I grew up listening to country music and nothing else until junior high. I just subscribed 'cause I've been enjoying your music journey, take care❤

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thank you @Roni Boyd

[@tm2bee]

Just about a month ago my grandkids called me while they were on vacation. "Grammy! We saw a store named Piggly Wiggly!" lol We don't have those in great numbers around here anymore. Just in small out of the way towns, if at all.

[@MegaEaglelover]

They originally started out as a gospel group and even sang backup for Elvis

[@judymeeker2925]

Oh yes I remember. Wish I could live in these days forever, ❤ the days I watched Howdy Dudy as a child. And the boogy man nobody forgets him.

[@edithmaxim2041]

Lester Roadhog are the statler's.

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Thank you!!!! Next is Class of 57 please. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@gwumpyolman]

These guys were great. I was lucky enough to see them multiple times. Always a pleasure. I had a truck with moon hubcaps. I also love the whip at the county fair. And the seam up the back or her hose still makes my knees weak. Have a great weekend. Sorry it took this long to find you. :)

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Welcome!

[@warrenburlingame1172]

Would love it if you would react to they're song Clay Kentucky. I live about 20 miles from there. This song was banned in England because of the word knickers. Apparently that means under wear there

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Whats the population of Clay?

[@warrenburlingame1172]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 1181

[@warrenburlingame1172]

@ColonialBuckeye I know right

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

LOL

[@Amaberean]

Funny, I grew up and lived through all that. Looking back, I didn’t realize it then, but we were living in the golden innocent age in America. I truly believe that was the last Happy Time in America- before it all started going to hell.

[@donrogers1337]

If You do go down their rabbit hole, Buckle Up it will be a fun ride.I'll be right there with You.

[@sharonburcham66]

My sister went to church with them! I’ve met them when I was a kid… very nice!! ✅Tennessee

[@A100-y2c]

I recalled foremost the reference to collectible Dixie ice cream cup lids, which had movie star photos on the undersides (and later baseball stars). The Studebaker mention refers to my hometown's automobile manufacturer, which ended US production in 1963 that had gone back to horse-drawn wagons & carriages.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Love that car!

[@levvellene570]

So, old enough to remember 'these'? And will you pretend not to? Heh, I 'blind-bought' several records (on vinyl) back in the early 80's, and this record I never regretted to get, and always played too much...

[@libertyann439]

You should listen to "The Movies." Very clever lyrics. Definitely early Hollywood vibes.

[@edithmaxim2041]

Oh my gosh you have to listen to "Lester Roadhog and the Cadillac Cowboys" It is a spoof on the early morning radio shows.

[@masonsteele1674]

Ya .. I did! 😎

[@gregfisher4529]

Please review song "The Movies" by the Statlers. Genius song and one of my all time favorites. Thanks!! 😃

[@gregwhite8794]

top 5

[@chlupl]

Another good nostalgia song is When Country Wasn't Cool by the great Barbara Mandrell. Honestly, It was about before my time, but I picked up putting peanuts in my soda from it, lol.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Wait, what? Peauts?

[@chlupl]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 Adds a little salt to the mix. Mom said it was common when she was growing up.

[@wayneclendenen2036]

I can remember buying a nickel bag of planters peanuts and pouring them into a 7 ounce bottle of coke...It released the carbonation and would make it fizz...Livin' Large ha ha!!!

[@lisahartman805]

Have you listened to any songs from Marty Robbins (A White Sport Coat was one of my Daddy's favourite's) I like My Woman My Woman My Wife. How about Skeeter Davis's End of the World? One of my Momma's favourite. 💖💖

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I've done a few. Here's an example. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIe9gnaoh7yEo7M

[@beegee1960]

Every single one.

[@lisahartman805]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@mamakittyluvsjesus]

Another one they sung was class 57

[@davidmassey3364]

I remember them all except Saving Lucky Stars. That must have been regional. In the West we saved S&H Green Stamps. We got them with every purchase at the grocery store. If you filled a book full of green stamps you could trade them in for items like a mix master or a hair dryer ect. I think the Lucky Stars might be the same thing. Let me know if anyone knows.

[@alanh1508]

To finish your rabbit hole you should finish with "The Statler Brothers Song" by Grandstaff. Grandstaff is a duo formed by Harold and Don Reid's sons Wil and Langdon Reid.

[@derrickhorner6058]

A funny Stats song is YOU CAN'T HAVE YOUR KATE AND EDITH TOO. You should react to that

[@lindanicholson950]

The Movies. Monday Morning Secretary. The War Still Ain't Over For Mama. Mama Cried When The Yankees Came Home. Some Memories Last Forever. and more....

[@laynecox3992]

Ah yea we do

[@carlprince2866]

you need to see the live ... We got paid by Cash

[@lisahartman805]

💖🎶🥰

[@jameswilhoite8150]

Holiwood variety show

[@renegilbertson9737]

You did your reach recheck

[@jimmycranier3668]

Lucky strike green , government needed as much green dye for the military in ww2 so lucky strike changed their color.

[@wayneclendenen2036]

I was born in 1949 so I remember all of these references... I'm just not sure if that's a good thing or not...

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

@Wayne Clendenen I love it! I'ts definetly a good thing.

[@andrewyoung2796]

I thought it was. Lucky Stripe green. Chewing gum😃

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

lol