Joe Diffie - Bigger Than the Beatles (Official Music Video)

Music video by Joe Diffie performing Bigger Than The Beatles. (C) 1995 Sony BMG Music Entertainment

[@BRO_v1]

Many yrs ago Joe played my little town’s annual festival..I was ~14 at the time and had been playing guitar for just a cpl years. My dad chairs the festival so I was helping them get set up n basically just walking around offering a hand to anyone that looked like they could use one. I was helping Joe’s guys unload and I hadn’t noticed but Mr. Diffie was there in the background just killing time and he overheard me ask one of them a single question about a guitar of his. He politely chimed in and answered my question and I said thank you, sir. When we were done he yelled at me as I walked away “hey, stick around a minute after the show”. I figured he wanted me to help them load up quickly and get the hell out of our tiny very rural town. Instead we sat behind the tiny amphitheater thing and talked about music for nearly 2.5 hrs. He was impressed by how much I knew about both country and classic rock music and I explained that as a child of divorce I listened to different music in different places and also I knew the very old country bc my grandpa, who was my hero, loved that stuff. As we were winding down and goodbye was approaching I said something along the lines of “It was great talking to ya, Mr Diffie. I appreciate your time and I appreciate your music”. We shook hands and he said “why don’t you see if that will fit in your truck” as he pointed to an acoustic guitar of his that was left out for him to noodle on, obviously trying to give it to me. I said no sir I couldn’t take your guitar. Joe Diffie said to me sorta chuckling “it’s ok, I’ve got one or two others” and as I again said no sir I couldn’t he spoke over the top of me and said “son, these aren’t arguments I lose” and that was the last thing he said to me and then he turned and walked away after I picked it up and almost tearfully thanked him. Yeah I know he was a “Pickup Man” but more importantly he was just a good, good man. He will be so dearly missed.

[@littleleaguegamer460]

You’re licky

[@siorghlas4616]

Awesome story. What a blessing.

[@goshring]

@@siorghlas4616 that is LEGENDARY!

[@wswanson3018]

Wow

[@lisawallett2912]

That's so awesome!

[@LenoraJ9]

Damn virus. Stay home everyone. We are losing too many people. Lots of great songs from him. RIP. Condolences to his friends and family. 🙏🏻❤️

[@rvh2441]

yeahhe was a good one

[@MrHmg55]

Now he's up there with John Lennon and George Harrison and, of course, all the country stars who passed before him. A wonderful, versatile singer, at home with a heartbreak ballad or an upbeat story-song like this and "John Deere Green." RIP, Joe!

[@justindement5629]

This is unreal 😢

[@billymeadows101]

My heart is so broken

[@Love_clouds999]

I’m just heartbroken 😞

[@christiaanramsey3786]

That mullet, that mustache, that music. We didnt know how good we had it in the 90’s did we. Now, I can’t even turn on mainstream country radio.

[@valleygirlknits]

I agree. I listened to country since I was young. By the end of the 90s it had changed and I'm no longer interested in today's "country".

[@dsan94]

The 80s and 90s were scientifically the worst decades for music and now there isn't a mainstream artist that puts out anything worth a damn.

[@glenn5964]

How in the hell does this song not have multi million views, good country like this is taken for granted, it's so sad!!!

[@lostsheppard87]

Oh it does! Just not on YT.

[@matt4455]

Well you weren't wrong

[@tammysue6515]

Joe diffie l will miss you

[@George-bj5ki]

IT was number one

[@4948jcat]

👍🏼

[@Virginiashadow]

Not sure why, but his death really brought this virus crap to me...strong. rest up Mr John Deere Green. Many a college night and cheap beer spent listening to Mr. Diffie. RIP

[@davehamann5967]

Me too. Somehow when I saw Joe Diffie had passed from the virus it sent chills up and down me. Stay safe Everyone. LISTEN TO THE DOCTORS !

[@Virginiashadow]

@Jonathan Kent I work around death every day. Thanks for the reminder. Not real sure why youd cuss and act like that.

[@jodyburke8328]

Hit me hard to dang.

[@danieldaniels7571]

Jonathan Kent already on lockdown and I have always washed my hands. And it’s not like I didn’t see the reality of people dying from this all over the world. But losing Joe Diffie to it connects to me in a lot more personal way than random unknown people in Italy, China or New York

[@donnad554]

RedEyeBuck right me to.

[@blaketv3048]

RIP Joe Diffie!! Damn this Cornavirus :(

[@Cookiecrumbles93]

Blake TV Kung flu

[@fayegrosjean1323]

Rip Joe diffie

[@osamabinladen824]

Why? He got killed because of Coronavirus?

[@Abax77]

@@osamabinladen824yeah sadly. One of the first

[@darkherdt1725]

RIP Joe Diffie and to all the other victims of this virus. I pray they find a cure soon.

[@tj3688]

90's country music was the best! Miss it so much.

[@J.Chapman-Drums]

What an absolute legend Joe Diffie was. I’m a huge country music fan from the UK and this makes me sad to see this. You don’t get much better than 90s country music. RIP!

[@kurtskaaning5426]

Got that right - good country music - keep listening and I still listen to lots of British music for an old guy like me - 66 years from Canada- stay healthy.😊

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Damn right...90s country is just the gold standard

[@J.Chapman-Drums]

@@MarkSmithhhh 90s country music songs have the perfect balance. Every instrument can be heard clearly occupying its own area of the song. As a musician, it’s just one of many reasons as to why I love it. Simple songs, but made very well!

[@kurtskaaning5426]

@@J.Chapman-Drums right on - have good day.

[@nfleming1218]

When you keep hitting the volume up button on your phone, but its already full blast.

[@billymeadows101]

I am from Nashville I am extremely sad

[@jmsfabrication7821]

Especially at the end with that 4 part Beatles "Yea Yea Yea"!

[@blackiowa]

Guilty

[@travisbaxter6597]

@@blackiowa STINKER

[@westtexasoutlaw6197]

First the gambler now joe what the hell is goin on hope y’all are rockin heaven legends never die 🍻

[@coastdweller]

Man Joe, why did the corona take you.... this Georgia country boy cant believe it. I can still here ya playing while me and my brother sat by the pond fishing surrounded by cows back in the early 90s.

[@libertyBuilders]

Austin Dean Damn buddy now your taking me back, I listened to Joe in the early 90s riding these ol West Virginia backroads drinking Milwaukee’s best!

[@4CYLS]

All of his songs remind me of my childhood living at my parents (who absolutely loved country music) R.I.P.

[@G1stGBless]

4CYLS me2. Simpler days.. good luck my friend, and God bless

[@kurtskaaning5426]

Your parents were good people and enjoyed country music - bless them.

[@nicolegilstrap100]

One of my favorites from him. My heart hurts right now. I can’t even believe it. RIP Joe Diffie!!!

[@kurtskaaning5426]

Yes it's a sad thing - we can still listen for years ahead his music.- a great talent - anyway be safe and have a great evening.

[@travisbaxter6597]

GO USA@@kurtskaaning5426

[@TheNextlevelProject]

RIP buddy ... our boys played football together way back when. Thank you for all of your great music. You rocked!

[@DoubleJizzle2000]

Damn man, Joe Diffie is one of my favorites. Rest in peace, Joe.

[@zacmorri]

I always wanted to see this music video but when this song was popular there was no on demand streaming service. Sad that I hadn’t thought of this song in over 20 years. Rip thanks for this song it’s beautiful

[@restionSerpentine]

I spent hours on CMT waiting for it to come on so I could record it on VHS

[@brendaarmour9510]

I hate u corona ....RIP Joe Diffe our heart's are heavy tonight...😪❤️

[@alvallac2171]

*hearts (plural) heart's = possessive

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@briancumpston1132]

Great song. Joe Diffee's mullet game is strong. Very impressive.

[@ragereynolds4374]

James Kirk You're probably not even old lol, not compared to me

[@Bigcrappie1208]

Mississippi mud flap

[@traviscarr6536]

If you have big aspirations, you gotta have a big mullet .!

[@DTF_official]

RIP Joe. I love your music. You’ll be greatly missed.

[@Christy__M]

I'm so saddened by his death today. 😭He was fine and posting on Facebook Friday and dead Sunday. So many good memories listening to his music in the 90s rural midwest. RIP to a country legend 🙏

[@kingking-yv4nu]

Thanks for the respect of my father

[@Abravesfan1988]

God damnit i miss the good ole days in the 90’s

[@SELVESTER420]

Me to man me too George strait, Allan Jackson Clint black sawyer brown Reba Alabama the list goes 90’s is the best

[@hardrockn33]

You and I both.. great times

[@jscountrygirl85_326]

You definitely ain't the only one! Great times compared to now, that's for sure.

[@A_friend_called_Five]

I love all kinds of music: rock pop, folk, country, rap, etc. but I am the kind of person who, if a song I don't like comes on the radio, I station surf until I find something I like. I swear in the first half of the 90s when I was in my 20s, I could tune in to a country station and just let it ride for hours. Every single track was a good one, it didn't matter who the artist or band was, I loved it all. There was so much fantastic country music coming out of that time period I can't even believe it.

[@melissaritter7348]

"Country Music uh we have 2 Rejoice that Joe Diffie is in Heaven and we'll see him again someday in Heaven" .

[@LizaPeninon]

I can't believe he's not here anymore, there are no words that I can say :( I'm so sad :( Rest in Peace, Joe . We won't ever forget you ...

[@mkelly5009]

My dad's not here anymore but he is well-respected thank you for the respect

[@goshring]

I was lucky enough to see Joe in concert at the height of his success. He put on a great show. It was fun and full of energy like a rock concert, and I don't think anyone sat at all the whole time there. After singing 3rd Rock from the Sun, Joe tossed me a guitar pick that I still treasure to this day. Man he was great and I know we fans sure miss him.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

This man is such a legend...pure country from the golden age of country music in the 90s...

[@tiffanythaxton7016]

RIP to this amazing country legend. You will be missed

[@mariezeligman]

So many good songs from him... COVID can't kill the music.

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@leeuwestein101]

Was reading msn and just found out😭😭😭😭 this hurts- mr.christmas was my christmas album!! Leroy will always be a fave

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@robinallen7964]

Missing joe diffie so sad RIP great music

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@coppertopv365]

Miss ol Joe! No one can Really replace the people and Talent Country has had, cant really replace George Strait, Alan Jackson, Willie, Cash, Hank Sr and Jr, Joe.. I'm just so thankful most of their music can be found here on KZbin

[@billymeadows101]

time 0:45 ...""They got a love bigger than the Beatles... wild and Free Like a Rolling Stone.. they got a love that take them higher than the Eagles.. ain't life such a sweet sweet song"" ....rest in peace Joe..we love you Like a Rolling Stone

[@Mike-ur1yp]

Rest in peace Joe! A singer I'll actually miss!

[@koinonianessify]

The song that reminds me of my sweet grandparents. RIP Joe Diffie💗 May Jesus comfort your family and friends

[@vincenzotesoro1169]

Mr. Diffie, Was one of the best sure. Could lay a song down.

[@diannaralston9877]

Amazing voice, love those eye's and he could pull off the mullet, So sad ..ppl pay attention this virus is nothing to mess with..stay home

[@LindyFordNutritionWellness]

So sorry to hear about Joe Diffie's passing. He was a classic. I remember his songs before I even really became interested in country music. An artist that will be missed.

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@CalebsMomJess]

It hurts my heart he has passed :( RIP Joe! Glad I was raised around your music!

[@mkelly5009]

Thanks for the respect on my father Jessica

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@jasminehaynes9904]

Rip!! Grew up listening to his music this song came out the year I was born! Country music lost a legend.

[@callenfuller7332]

Absolutely love Joe Diffie's voice. He is a rare talent who can sing in every key. A golden voice.

[@sandrasmith8365]

2:39 “Ain’t life such a sweet sweet song?” 🥺

[@ellanorelouise8267]

I lost a love in 2013. He was a singer in my pub. He would sing this to me

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@jenniferdijames1671]

GO Joe Diffie . My Dad is a fan of the Beatles even though we've lost George and John. R I p Boys. Nice job Joe.

[@TheBarnzilla]

Jennifer Dijames I’m gonna be pissed if Ringo goes last. Lol

[@jenniferdijames1671]

Me too.

[@jenniferdijames1671]

Nice job on that song. R I p Joe.

[@jenniferdijames1671]

Absolutely Eric.

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@derekwest4245]

takes me back to the 90's

[@suphianrawahneh8479]

I stay 90s with all music

[@brittanygildersleeve586]

😭😭😭 RIP.... Favorite country singer ever

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States 🇺🇸

[@garrettreed4641]

Joe might have died but he left his mark on many of people's hearts of country music lovers everywhere we will miss u joe

[@lisabeegle8747]

They gotta love bigger than the Beatles Wild and free like a Rolling Stone They gotta love takes 'em higher than the Eagles Ain't life such a sweet, sweet song Na, na, na, na, na Na, na, na, na, na Na, na, na, yeah yeah, yeah

[@G1stGBless]

Here after Mr Joe Diffie’s death. He was a good one. God bless, RIP. My favorite song of his. 🌹

[@mitchcota2631]

Joe Diffie's bigger than the beatles became his 5th and final number one hit to date

[@michaelglenn4655]

i have read some of the comments and arguments posted about this video and most people just plain miss the point. the song is about two people in love and are happy with there lives,you don't have to be rich to be happy .

[@mexxbone]

really?

[@George-bj5ki]

I even read a review by a proessional reviewer who missed the point

[@JozieWales420]

From one okie to another. Theres nothin like a pick up truck man. But im a girl and theres nothin like a pick up truck woman. To the many dances i dance to you're songs . R.I.P. JOE

[@wvcricker5683]

The 70s and 80s for rock... but when it comes to country, baby I want the 90s!!! 💕💕

[@robertcollett8402]

One of the best pure voices of the 90's

[@miketowner5272]

That's me dancing to this song 32 seconds into this video 😂

[@josealdana7119]

LOVE The Beatles Yeah-Yeah-Yeah-Yeah-ing in the background LOLz

[@Horizonhasfallen]

The star of this video, is none other than my HS A/V production teacher, Barclay Randall. He is a joy to work with, and to learn from. Thankful for getting to learn from him, and pursuing my interest in film/video production.

[@jennschoolcraft3584]

I completely forgot about this song it's one of the reasons I loved 90s country

[@kristopherfogg1573]

One of my favorite singers in the 90s. Diffie had alot of great hits!

[@daniellelightfoot8394]

RIP 💔

[@germancarjunkie]

cute song, wonderfully cheesy video!! I liked it in '95, still do!

[@coololdtimer]

underrated country love song

[@mrbroaddayak497]

Man the world changed forever when the good lord called you home. Things just lost there shine. Thanks Joe! You gave my childhood a true meaning almost a purpose or better yet a direction. You were my 1st ever cd and I knew every lyric to all of them. Sitting here today listening and it's like I can go all the way back to 1994 and smell the fresh cut grass at mom and dads. The sun is setting with that awesome orange glow. The dog is running around the yard getting excited as it cools off just a bit. My dad throws a football to me yelling catch as he takes a swig of Miller light standing in the barn with grass all over him sweating like hell. Then my little brother runs up and tries to intercept it as mom yells, "it's time to come in supper is ready," from the kitchen through that old metal screen in the window, and in the background on that old radio that always played country tunes in the background is john deere green. Man so many really fond memories to so many of your songs throught my 33 years of life, and I'm sure I'll still make a new one or two. My hope is maybe my son or daughter will even make one or two of there own, bc best believe they are learning about the pickup man. RIP Joe forever the greatest even with that awful mullet. Country music misses you more than ever we need guys like you again before it's to late and all we have left are groups like FGL or Darius Rucker and that's what country forever becomes. Thanks again joe for making my childhood "one worth remembering." Bye joe a true country legend.

[@kimclewis5158]

Beautiful song even after 20 years later! Can’t believe this virus has taken a true legend. Heartbroken! You will be missed. 🙏

[@adamcamacho2514]

RIP my man, such weird times we live in now. Everyone stay safe and enjoy it while we have it still.

[@keelyleilani1326]

Rest in Heaven Joe Diffie♥️

[@kingking-yv4nu]

Thanks for the respect of my father

[@dannylandrum7899]

RIP, muh wigga. One of the great ones.

[@christopherosborne2906]

Even though he's gone he's a true country legend who'll never be forgotten.

[@kurtskaaning5426]

He is a third rock from the sun - have safe day.

[@X-Factor-by2kz]

Among Joe Diffie's best! Fantastic song and video! Sounds as good today as it did 24 years ago! Man I really miss 90's country!! You know back in the day when you knew every song and artist that came on the radio. Nowadays I don't know what is going on!

[@laceytheyorkie3163]

RIP your music will live on. Prayers for the family

[@michaleanmcelveen6939]

Born 1986 still going strong with good country in 2019

[@thefifaguide5802]

This dude was a freakin rockstar Rip

[@elisathompson1611]

This song is a good 20+ year old song. Middle transitioning to high school.

[@danjimmie0704]

RIP, Joe!!! Great guy!!! Glad I had the pleasure of meeting you even though it was brief!!! This guy was a country music icon in my book!!!

[@babygirl-fe4wp]

What happened to country!this is why I love 90s and back

[@barri45]

Thoughts and prayers for the family. Joe Diffie is one of the greatest

[@mlbolts72]

Rip Joe ..😓🎤🎸

[@DHudelson]

Great touch with the very Beatley "yeah yeah yeah"s at the end, matching the close harmony chord they end with on "She Loves You". Definitely some homage & respect from JD towards those titans of rock n roll. Diffie does show a great r 'n' r sense in many of his songs.

[@TristanandIsolt]

This song is just so sweet. I have no better words for it than that.

[@seanfink4775]

Got to meet him backstage a few years back one of the nicest people ever love this song

[@caseyrenee377]

RIP 😭 I grew up listening to him

[@realtreefordman]

I wish country music would come back like this country music has went to shit we will always love you joe his music will help bring country back we will always love joe diffie rip joe we will see you one day in the sky

[@tammiehoffman7520]

I always listen to this when I was little good times sure miss the good ole days

[@samthelegoman3990]

I’ve decided I’m growing a mullet to honor this man

[@nikkiderrick3055]

RIP pickup man, you will be missed and your songs will live on!! God be with your family and fans

[@JoshuaAssanowicz]

I AM Big Fan Of Joe Diffie And RIP Joe Diffie

[@minvike37]

Love this 80s country and the Mullet malitia.

[@amandahooker8612]

Soooo much love for you Mr Diffie. Thank you for sharing your gift and love for country music.

[@brian9355]

One of my favorites of all time. Thank you for all the happy memories.

[@3rdGenCamaroGirl]

Such an underrated singer. RIP to a legend

[@supporterofeverythingyouli6255]

Joe Knows All Now! RIP buddy!

[@dreadpirateroberts5239]

RIP to a true great! ❤️

[@robertclark6737]

Came after his passing, shed many tears...then had to laugh when the guy from "Jukebox" showed up in "Pickup Man" and now the ending of this one floating in the pool!!

[@LuLu-kz4pv]

Ha! Never would have noticed. Now I have to go back and watch Pickup Man!

[@davidcooper2856]

Thank you so much Joe Diffee.

[@senseijuan3230]

One of the best sing-along songs ever. When country music was great.

[@tonymazzella4812]

Creative video with A left handed bass guitarist depicting Paul with the Beatles playing at the pool side.

[@lindalovesal]

Rip Joe 🇨🇦💕❤️

[@AT-gi1ge]

My favorite Joe song!!!!! And what a funny and very sweet video.

[@thepost15]

RIP Joe

[@lordgitu9291]

Saw him at Thunder on the Ridge in Lake Eva Florida when i was like 10 years old

[@melmel4712]

My favorite Joe Diffie song. Been playing it on repeat since I heard of his passing.