John Conlee sings "Rose Colored Glasses"

[@timothypaul63]

Still listening to John Conlee in 2024. His voice is amazing, it never ages. He still has the same powerful voice after all these years.

[@deborahfurman3761]

Me too

[@ava5ava]

Came across this song 10 minutes ago on TikTok and can’t stop listening to it, it’s amazing

[@milanajordan5720]

October 2, 2024 from Saint Cloud, MN 56304 (the zip makes a dif)

[@neildarealdeal7129]

@@deborahfurman3761 Yup,Yup, Yup!

[@derekuberstrausse8633]

John Conlee is one of my favorites of all time. And I was born in 1971

[@rlin2648]

People say "HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY" is the best country song of all time. I say "ROSE COLORED GLASSES" is the best one ever.

[@tommykarate5126]

He sings this so well

[@devakikaren]

There is no best country song. Way too many great ones to single just one out. It's like saying so and so is the best guitarist in the world, etc. Too many great ones.

[@kristinesmart3134]

They are both true classics, I agree.

[@kristinesmart3134]

​@@devakikarenGreat point. In addition, everyone has a different opinion or unique taste. I was just lucky to have been to their concerts.

[@todddowney368]

They are definitely in the top two!😂

[@LJfootball14]

His opening line makes the hair stand up on my arms. What a great waltz!! John Conlee is one of my favorite all time male vocalists. One of the best baritone country singers!

[@scottmichaels12]

I agree! That's how opening lines are supposed to hit you. His voice is unmatched.

[@TobyCastle]

I drove OTR, listened to this man for many, many miles. A more peaceful time in trucking. Help me get through many nights driving. Love his voice

[@patriciajrs46]

I totally agree. Former OTR.

[@scottmichaels12]

I've never been a trucker but I can see why you guys loved this stuff. Thanks for what you did for this country.

[@bertblue9683]

This is from an era of what country music should sound like. Not today's teen pop music you hear on the country channels.

[@AdrianTomlin-tx3so]

Amen!!

[@TheSaltydog07]

I call today's country music pop music with a twang.

[@timbrock2785]

Still here, still listening to the beautiful voice of John Conley!!!

[@AdrianTomlin-tx3so]

Always and forever man

[@jasonwalding9402]

I hate to see that comments on this song are years old. This song is a classic in as much as Jason and the Golden Fleece, or Beowulf is classic literature. So too this song is classic country and tells the story of a place we have all been. Wether you live in Texas, or if you live in New Jersey, this song speaks to all.

[@GeorgeFlippin]

People are still listening, and it's 2021!

[@MsCrissC]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@lisafromnewhampshabroughtt6575]

I will always ❤️ this Song! 2021!

[@jeffsottosanti5170]

Introduced my 14 year old son to this great song just a few days ago. He didn't agree with me saying it was one of the best country songs of all time but he did like it a lot.

[@cam.]

Still here brother. Always come back to the classics

[@elliottpritt2106]

My uncle Frank wrote the lyrics to this song! Frank (George) Baber and John Conlee were great friends. My Uncle Frank was an Army drill sergeant and a very physically imposing man. Standing next to Conlee, he was a giant, but he wrote these touching and personal lyrics. What a great song.

[@georgeamink7090]

Great story!

[@ronwinkles2601]

One of my favorite songs. One of my old Army buddies could sing it with realism that could make you cry. Here is E.R. Stevens, MSGT (Retired).

[@carsonlawsone]

Awesome song n memories 😢❤

[@michaelmitchell8528]

God bless true people and the music.

[@hendo338]

You're uncle wrote a song that is very high in the rankings of the greatest country songs ever written.

[@TheMuvyman]

Chills.

[@jeffstewart7688]

My dad and I watched John Conlee sing this song on Austin City Limits. One of the only times My Dad and I could agree on anything. To me, this song is one of the greatest ever written!

[@spiritsciences2012]

I'm my opinion this is one of the best country songs ever.😎

[@janicescott7338]

Waynes Way My favorite!

[@loboblue5441]

Agree

[@katrinatorrance2326]

Absolutely the best country song EVER. It has been my favorite since I was a teenager. Now I'm priviaged to be able to attend the same church as John

[@nicolesandoval2413]

I like it too

[@fredthompson6176]

I agree....great song plus his voice has so much presence and strength, it's very compelling.

[@EveGoohooe-pz5ew]

One of the most under rated country singers of all time.HANDS DOWN

[@Mike-w9w3o]

Yes I totally agree with you, just sayin 😎😎

[@scottmichaels12]

He really was, and still is. I'm glad that he's still with us.

[@k-bobthakilla7649]

Anyone here in 2024?

[@raymondfryar1533]

You bet.

[@SGTBrown44]

Absolutely. AND I’m 25 listening to this golden country music. George Jones had it right when he asked “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes”

[@TheSaltydog07]

October. Huge Conley fan. Love the Opry. ❤❤

[@101rzr]

My mom an dad has passed reminds me of her an dad singing it. 😢 Song gives me goose bumps. ❤

[@MartyMcCoy-b3y]

October 23 2024.This is Real Country music.

[@douglasarnold6597]

John Conlee has one of the best voices ever!! His music is timeless

[@dougasmoosomin9512]

John conlee N bill andson

[@williamlinington9166]

Absolutely, and it is a very powerful voice. I hope he gets inducted into the CMHOF. He deserves it.

[@warrenrayledbetter9957]

Wasn't he like 70 in this video?

[@beaver_creek_outdoors2010]

You can say that again !

[@sherrypiazza8176]

@@williamlinington9166 90

[@tecolote7463]

I'm here because of American Idol. Sunday Feb. 18, 2024. How can I have possibly never heard this song before? Amazing song.

[@chaircouch1082]

Haha me too.

[@nuttybar9]

The same.

[@BBinPa]

Same here. Great song. Thanks Idol!

[@scottmichaels12]

Wow! That is crazy to a 50 yr old like myself that you've never heard such a beautiful song until 2024. Glad to have you on the team though.😀

[@curtisyost5247]

A classic to the be sure. A beauty

[@virginiapeterson704]

John Conley has one of the most pitch perfect voices in all of Country music. He is never sharp or flat and he has great breath control. His Southern accent comes through his throat and chest and not through his nose. It is very pleasing to listen to and he could make just about any female fall in love with whomever they were with and the guy was clever enough to play his songs for her.

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello ✋ Virginia

[@JasPlun]

Yes He and Waylon Jennings just had that "Country Voice".

[@fishinwidow35]

He has the smoothest voice ever.

[@curtisyost5247]

Pitch in inflection and tone etc awesome

[@patsaxon5284]

This singer is a country legend, and sadly we no longer hear his music on the radio any more.

[@machelesteve]

I hear you on this. He's great.

[@sheeznutz2254]

Country music is garbage anymore!

[@toriharbert643]

My mom passed away a year ago. She use to say this was my song. The night she passed away i heard this song 6 times on the radio. I heard it every night on the radio for 2 weeks.

[@CrowCreekOutdoors]

Q97.3 Chattanooga plays it a lot. They play country classics 24/7. Except on Friday nights I think when they do bluegrass night.

[@corgicottage8578]

Willie's Roadhouse on Sirius radio plays him.

[@TerryChristensen-h5k]

I just auditioned last night and was accepted to sing as a regular in a local country music show. I am thinking of singing this song as one of the four songs in my first set. I’m 54 years old and have loved his music since the 80’s.

[@tracycholo5590]

You definitely should. I would love to hear your version.❤

[@Mike-w9w3o]

You go, whoever you are Nothing but love..😎😎

[@Mike-w9w3o]

Thank you.. 😎😎

[@IBEW44]

I'm an old man now, years ago I took my beautiful girl lady to a concert in a place called ZIGGAFEILDS IN TULSA OKLA to see John Conley!!! It was great time back then. I wish I knew what year it was. LIFE WAS SO GOOD AND THE WORLD wish I could go back one more time for a bit. 😢

[@Carballoca]

He’s one you hear the first line of a song you know exactly who it is he has an iconic voice.

[@sandramccoy491]

Pam i agree with you. John is a great singer

[@randymiller3949]

No doubt about that Ms.Pam...John Conlee is a "LIVING LEGEND" & sounds just as good now as he did in the 70s & 80s. My favorite 6 "REAL COUNTRY SINGERS"... 1.John Conlee 2.Gene Watson 3.Ronny Milsap 4.Gary Stewart 5.Don Williams 6.Merle Haggard To me...THEY'RE TRUE COUNTRY LEGENDS!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama

[@johnwilliams9526]

You can say the same of Merle Haggard.

[@roberthouston6562]

@@randymiller3949 your list matches mine. Those gentlemen are legendary and have filled out the soundtrack of my life.

[@mrtophat9304]

@@randymiller3949 great list but its missing George Jones

[@BurtBowers]

Sounds as good as the the way it was sung back in the 70's.

[@mistascott007]

A true country classic. It just don't get no better.

[@epistemichumility]

You got that right... This is country music

[@wvhunter1968]

I am an MRI TECH in WV and a patient asked to hear "old country" as they got their MRI done. I heard this song and re-fell in love with it all over again. What a timeless classic that's slipped my mind for far too long.

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello ✋

[@spot2528]

No auto tune...no studio magic. Just a very well written song sung by someone who knows how to sing.

[@patriciajrs46]

Right on. Magic. Talent.

[@melissaburns622]

I love him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jason Walding, if it's old, so am I. This song came out in 1978, I had been married 2 years, and was 20 years old. I have listened to CM for 61 years. I am an old lady now, and my family on both sides has deserted me. Including my son and his icky girlfriend. My husband couldn't help it; he had Pancreatic Cancer. He fought like Hell, for 2 years because it would kill me when he died. I'll die alone, and that want I want now. No one needs to come around then. They were not here when I needed them, so they do not need to bother me later. I got a dog, she doesn't steal, hit me, and treat me like crap!!!

[@CindyKoeppel-k1s]

I love this simple but dear man who never forget his humble ways.

[@matthewtino8364]

I'm 33 and LOVE this older country music.

[@brucekielty8180]

John Conlee sings with a ton of soul.

[@AnnaRosannaDanna]

He gave me a pIr of rose colored glasses in Jena Louisiana. I need to start wearing them again. One of the most beautiful beautiful songs ever!

[@holloweb]

In 1990 I was a Captain in the Air Force. Six years of marriage was about to end and my wife had some serious medical issues. I heard this song as I was getting off the highway outside of the base one morning and it brought me to tears. I had to pull over and compose myself before going through the gate into the base. This song helped pull me through that time and 33 years of marriage. Until just recently, it would always bring a tear to my eyes whenever I heard it. I wanted to take my wife to one of his concerts for our 30th anniversary and rekindle what was once a great romance but it didn't work out. Two years later she filed for divorce. I have this song on a sound track I listen to frequently. No more tears but now I just love to hear John Conlee sing it.

[@user-xs5fj3ms2l]

This is one of those songs I grew up hearing that still give me a reason to get a bit choked to tears.

[@stevehoward850]

one of the greatest of all times .

[@genegibson1690]

That voice, that song just unforgettable

[@dianetaylor4526]

I love this song. Glad to hear it again. Miss the old country music it's so much better than the music today.

[@LTJC70]

It's March of 2023 and I'm here listening!!! I've always loved this song!!! Actually, I grew up on country music... My Aunt Sissy used to play 1050 WHN all day long and I'd be in the living room holding a porcelain poodle like a microphone and sing my little heart out all day long!!! Miss those days!!!

[@hexane8]

🎵 You were country.... When country wasn't cool 🎶

[@raymondfryar1533]

In my humble opinion John Conlee has the best male voice in country music.

[@joeschneider732]

Takes me back in time!! This is Country, I can't stand the new shit!!

[@nathanurick8320]

Joe I won’t be as harsh as you but I will 100% agree, there is very little good country music now. George Jones wrote a song called “ who’s gonna fill their shoes “ and my answer is nobody.

[@samh6210]

@@nathanurick8320 tottaly agree only new country artist i like is ben haggard as he does a lot of his dads music and is nothing like these new country folk

[@roberthouston6562]

@@nathanurick8320 I believe that there will be, must be, has to be a modern rebellious outlaw movement that steers the genre back to traditional Country and Western music.

[@joyceshaver8654]

What wonderful memories I have when listiening to this wonderful music

[@bennybost7073]

This country today is not traditional country music.July 20th 20-21

[@deryckdensmore6689]

He is truly in a class of his own, awesome voice.

[@kennykersey5746]

One of my favorite songs for karaoke night

[@scottmichaels12]

I always love these videos where their musical peers are having the same reaction to the song and voice that a regular dude like me is having.

[@jay420z]

This song is one of those songs that'just stand the test of time. Just outstanding. One of the best country songs ever. Thank you for the video

[@elizabethgravett6743]

I grew up as a kid in the 80’s. This was the first cassette tape I got. I think I was in 2nd grade? I don’t know why my Mom picked it out for me but I’m glad she did. Still one of my favorite country singers!

[@marymoseley6550]

First time I heard this song late 70s working at a bar in Norfolk va before I met my late husband Larry thank God for him

[@Grahamgusbull]

Still catch my breath every time I hear this masterpiece!

[@davidhorton6077]

I'm 77 still love this song as much as I did the first time I heard it, way back inn the 70's

[@johnshelton5470]

Real Country Music John Conley

[@jimratliff2753]

Now that there folks is just good old down to earth music and great times with the ones we love. About as good as it gets.

[@patriciawatts3169]

Ive always loved that beautiful song

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello ✋ Patricia

[@patriciawatts3169]

Hello

[@Fredjohnson2920]

@@patriciawatts3169 where are you from??

[@Fredjohnson2920]

@@patriciawatts3169 are you there??🙄

[@patriciawatts3169]

@@Fredjohnson2920 yes

[@charmainehilyard7715]

This is a beautiful song. John Conlee has a voice that I will never forget.

[@gotithonest777]

Where have all the real Country artist gone to??? Only real music ever!! Sing it John!!

[@Babybluebbw]

Wishing John Conlee a very happy 72nd birthday today! Born Aug 11, 1946.

[@janellepowles660]

I absolutely love him. To me the measure of a really good singer is when you hear him you know it's him there's no question. He's unique. He's one of a kind. I love John Conlee

[@billoneil2719]

You still got it John

[@Mary-i7z]

Here is to uncle Bob Moody, gone but never forgotten . Love you uncle Bob!❤

[@bkeyser1]

I loved this song heard him in an old bar in Beaumont Tx

[@davidmartin1949]

This is TRUE ,country music ! ! !

[@sonhopson1]

I got to see Mr. Conlee sing this song live at a concert in downtown Nashville in the 80’s. I consider myself so lucky!!

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello ✋ Sonya

[@DallasFitzgerald-cj6ds]

I'm still listening to John, vern, merle and all the rest of the real country singers

[@devakikaren]

PLEASE don't leave out Jerry Lee Lewis. He had so many huge country hits, along with his rock hits.

[@texstar77]

The Voice! VG still stops my world down!

[@gabriel51366]

One of the greatest songs ever written. I could never get tired of singing along with this song.

[@davidlavers4041]

I'm now 51. Brings back Saturday nights and my grandfather listening to the radio in the early 80's. Great song

[@christianluensmann9216]

Such a unique sound. Nobody does it like Conlee.

[@gingerkirsch9222]

Absolutely love his singing. Always good, no matter how long I've Listened to them.

[@edwarddotson3626]

Great lyrics and a voice that tells a strong story.

[@susietill8409]

This is the song he sang at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee, when my Granddaughter took me and another one ☝️ of my Granddaughters and her friend to the Grand Ole Opry in 2018.

[@gw6258]

It’s always amazing to watch a room full of legends and to see how much they sincerely respect and appreciate each other.

[@patriciajrs46]

That room really was full of legends!!

[@catherinethomson9619]

I just love to hear to hear Jon Conlee singing Rose colored glasses, I play it often !

[@shirleyrowe4078]

Timeless. Beautiful! ❤

[@jean-marcpharand4262]

the best never gets old,,,amazing song amazing singer

[@duaneflying5923]

Tears..just tears..thank u

[@stevemaggard5866]

Simply a classic

[@Daehawk]

Still love it. As a child in the 70s and a teen in the 80s I really didn't care for country. I was a rocker..still am. But my dad was huge country and gospel and I heard so much music. But this song stood out to me and I loved it. Still do :)

[@jsawyer201024]

Greatest music of all time wish we could go back to it no singers of today could pull this off

[@ZombieGamingMetalhead]

This was my dads song to my mother. Always brings a tear to my eyes. I miss them both dearly

[@randymiller3949]

This is one of my 5 favorite country singers... 1.John Conlee 2.Ronnie Milsap 3.Gary Stewart 4.Gene Watson 5.Don Williams In my opinion...the best of the best. I've been a truck driver for close to 30 yrs now...I met John Conlee at a truck stop in Nitro W.V...SUPER NICE MAN...HE WAS VERY APPROACHABLE & APPRECIATIVE WHEN I TOLD HIM I COULDN'T EVEN BEGIN TO COUNT THE TIMES HE HAD BEEN UP & DOWN THE ROADS WITH ME. He asked me where I lived...I told him Mobile Alabama...he said he really enjoyed coming to Mobile...then I told him I had seen him in concert in Mobile about 7 times. He just came back to Mobile about 2 mths ago...I got tickets AGAIN to see him & got to meet him again...then I told him about meeting him in Nitro W.V...HE SAID HE ACTUALLY REMEMBERED THAT MEETING!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.

[@TranslateToEnglish]

You evidently forgot about John Anderson, Johnny Paycheck and Hank Jr. Not to mention George Jones, Ray Price, David Ball and Merle Haggard.

[@randymiller3949]

Larry Warnock... Johnny Paycheck, Hank Williams Jr, Ray Price, David Ball, John Anderson, Merle Haggard, George Jones... Larry that's some GREAT REAL COUNTRY SINGERS that you named off, I really like all of them...but I didn't evidently forget the the list you named off... because the list I named off was MY PERSONAL FAVORITE COUNTRY SINGERS.

[@chrisbolton6598]

2024 anyone?

[@michaelsterling932]

Don't like it don't listen

[@AdrianTomlin-tx3so]

Yup classic country till the end for me!!

[@kristinesmart3134]

Me! Honest, this dear man played at the auditorium at my old Central School. I went with my Mom, wearing the dress I wore for my 3rd or 4th Grade Class Photo. I was honored to be by my Mom's side. I was her shadow she said. I'll always live my Mother, Father, and music! ❤😊

[@cerealj6]

I love this song!!!!

[@chrisbolton6598]

@@kristinesmart3134 sounds like an awesome memory. I think about my mom and dad every day. I would give anything just to be able to pick up the phone and talk to them. They carried so much wisdom. Some of it I was lucky enough to get.

[@janiceabner5250]

John Conlee, time has been good to you, you sound just as great as you did when you were younger

[@missled5466]

Sounds the same as it did when it first came out...John Conlee❤

[@clinthowe7629]

This is a live performance and it sounds better than the studio album version. Very nice Mr. Conlee, I love it 🫶🏻

[@rickhaggard]

My mamaws favorite country song. RIP. Love you and miss you since 1984.

[@jewelporter2462]

I love me some John Conlee ,one of the Greatest thank you SIR‼️🇱🇷⚜️💙💗💯🥳😉🎼🎼🔥🤠😎🥰

[@melaniepinco3506]

Man I love this song. I feel every single word. What a singer, what a song.

[@cruiselifeeric]

Only just discovered this song, and artist, within the past year. So glad I did. Great stuff.

[@1013pka]

One of the best voices and songs in real country music ever. Most of the stuff they’re calling country music today is a joke.

[@chrischamberlain836]

He has such a strong voice that you can’t forget . His songs put you right in the place he’s singing about

[@karenbritt8888]

This is my favorite song that John Conlee sings rose colored glasses love it. Thank you for singing it all these years 1978

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello ✋ Karen

[@karenbritt8888]

@@Fredjohnson2920 Hello

[@Fredjohnson2920]

@@karenbritt8888 where are you from??

[@bradgauldin8643]

John conlee is a country national treasure. Recorded songs that resonated with common everyday people. Songs that maybe got you through another day or a sunny day on a ride with loved ones. Songs like these are the closest things we have to a Time Machine, that takes you back to a place in your life that just felt right.

[@BarneeFife]

No matter how unlucky I’ve been at times in my life, I was lucky I lived during the music era I did 60’s,70’s,80’s, and some of the 90’s… I’ll take it and die with a smile…

[@normanhinojos9291]

Those Rose Colored Glasses are enjoying priceless Honk Tonk 4 /Ever!!! From El Paso Texas

[@margietripp2882]

John Conlee has a very distinctive voice and he's one of the nicest guys in the business.

[@wthisthis01]

Love Love Love! Great song great man. Now this is country music.

[@kristinbreaux1918]

He's still got it. These are the songs I grew upon. Takes me back. I just love this song. True country music!❤

[@brendamyers6320]

Love John Conlees Music. what a great singer.. Love Love..😍🥰

[@Fredjohnson2920]

Hello ✋ Brenda

[@marymoseley6550]

Lord back in the 70s .my song now 70 yrs old lost my husband 7 yrs ago after 32 yrs he was military navy still hurts to this day

[@walkawayjoe]

That is one of the all time best ever country songs . It wore out the repeat button on some stereos guaranteed. What a voice . Im old i guess

[@BamaJayHayes]

Mr. Conlee had/has one of the purest vocals in the history of country music. Smooth as butter...

[@shirleyphillips9520]

I'M still listening. June 2022. Luv John Conley. Luv all his songs. Country is not the same as in my time. Line dancing. Holding your loved one close on the dance floor. Beautiful memories. All gone.

[@mamab8175]

Late to the game but I saw him in Okeechobee……brought tears to my eyes….what an amazing voice.

[@magpiemaniac]

Best voice ever. So authentic and heartfelt.

[@northerndeplorable6653]

What a tremendous voice! I've been a fan of John since the 80's and he still brings it!

[@XxJustinxx88]

This Is real music. I'm 29 years old and as long as I can remember I've loved nothing but the old country greats like John Conlee! How many of today's artist can sit with nothing but a voice and microphone and sound as good as John and the other real country music makers. As George Jones said In his song. Whose gonna fill their shoes? Vince Gill answered that question perfectly at George Jones funeral and he said I believe they don't make those shoes anymore and that's very true.

[@n.m.s7552]

I'm 31, and I totally agree!!!

[@bretts1]

John was played on radio constantly when I was a kid. Another Great in Concert was Ray Price. He stay at every concert till the last person got their autograph. He never took a dime of the songwriters money. Last album he made was Beauty IS and dedicated to his wife. He was dying of pancreatic cancer, cut the album in nov and past away in December. They did zero enhancements to his voice.

[@johnniejenkins9557]

In 2021, still one of the best country songs ever 😎

[@denairby7454]

You can't beat the good old country. Never goes out of style.