It is ashamed that this type of sound has died. These men were awesome and I will forever remember their music.
@packingten4 жыл бұрын
Garland I play pedal steel,I started in 1980 I had loved the sound of one since Tom Brumleys sound on Buck Owens WOW I got good enough to play out about 7/8 yrs later in that 7 or so yr time slot there was not hardy any playing jobs for a steel player finally wuit trying to play out around 1995,I did play for David Church in 2006/7,But no groups want steel and onesvthst do its that crap they call. Country. Visit my channel got some Hank Sr by David on there. Cheers.
@ninjapurpura14 жыл бұрын
K Rose
@jacquelinemartensen51304 жыл бұрын
Same for me.
@JP-20s4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% I love their music..
@carolcarter61034 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Sad that 2 have died Did they not have sons to carry on their sounds. LOVED THEM saw them 3 times in Tennessee!
@lancasterritzyescargotdine2602 Жыл бұрын
Every song these magnificent men ever performed was a masterpiece in its own right. Losing them was a loss to mankind like no other.
@janicesimmons6764 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I loved the Statlers
@spenceranderson86063 жыл бұрын
The Statler Brothers the best quartet ever these guys could harmonize and could sing like none other when Lew left they were blessed with Jimmy Fortune he was with them for 20 years rest in peace Lew and Harold thank you STATLER BROTHERS your music will live forever they were a class act God bless.
@thelastjohnwayne3 жыл бұрын
RIP Lew and Harold you will always be loved by true Country Music fans
@MisterMitchMM4 жыл бұрын
Godspeed Harold Reid. Thank you so much for bringing joy in my life. Rest in Peace. 4/24/2020
@JRS22484 жыл бұрын
Rest with the Lord Harold, peace he will bring you for ever and ever. Amen
@Mattea684 жыл бұрын
@@JRS2248 I believe Harold wrote this or co Wrote it
@TheDjthecount2 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold, I will see you in Heaven. Thanks for the memories.
@freegirl54222 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@freegirl54222 жыл бұрын
I wonder if he or anyone close to him realized how rare his voice was. Natural base voices with the quality he had are highly prized in classical circles, and as I already said, are very rare💔💔💔
@redlinemando4 жыл бұрын
@2:18 What you're hearing here kiddos, is Lew Dewitt knocking it out of the park with one of the clearest high tenor vocals in the history of country music. To all the so called tenor singers of today that are watching this video. Lew just gave you a free lesson in tenor 101. THIS...….IS HOW IT"S DONE!!!!!!! RIP Lew Dewitt & now Harold Reid. I never knew either of you, but I've loved & admired you as brothers for many yrs. God Bless Don, Phil, & Jimmy. We pray that the Lord comforts you guys, all the family & close friends throughout this time of grief. Be comforted in knowing we will see them again singing with the angels.
@DaddyDynamite012 жыл бұрын
Lew DeWitt is just about my favorite singer from the early days of my music memory. He was a rare talent and I appreciated his sound from the beginning. Thanks for the Statlers.
@caioyanni156710 ай бұрын
I'm from Brazil, and here we have a singer who reminds me a lot of Lew's voice. His name is Barrerito, take a look at his work
@wargeocarl6 ай бұрын
Lew's guitar playing was an added plus!
@darrendickinson54643 жыл бұрын
As sad as it is, there will be a day when no one knows who the Statler Brothers were. Breaks my heart. This is the best music ever.
@angelafishburn7654 Жыл бұрын
My father loved The Statler Brothers. I remember well listening to them as a child. I tend to tear up when I hear them now. For some reason, this one always gets me, especially when Lew soars over that last refrain.
@philiphereford5657Ай бұрын
Lew Dewitt had a world class voice. Pay attention to the end of the song where he cut loose. Unbelievable!!!!
@CCMike777Ай бұрын
AMEN!
@claylyons64474 жыл бұрын
Saw them in concert 3 times at the Indiana State Fair in the 1980"s They were not good. THEY WERE AWESOME!!
@kennyhuskisson26844 жыл бұрын
We lived in Jackson, Miss. In the 70s, my mom took me to see them on my 12th birthday, Donna Fargo opened for them, an Awesome show indeed! That was 1976! Seen them again in 1978 & Barbara Mandrell opened that show. Love the Statler Brothers!👍✌
@clayfarnsworth57504 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold. My deepest sympathies to your family and of course band mates. I am sure you and Lew will sing up a Storm. I grew up with your music and I still go to it when I want to remember my childhood or needing that feeling of home. Tonight I am trying to introduce my granddaughter to your great harmonies in hopes she too will find a love for your music. Thank you for all the great songs and fantastic memories.
@jcasey653 жыл бұрын
I bet they are singing up a storm, I grew up listening to them, so many memories come back to me
@garyrasberryjr.5522 жыл бұрын
Not just a great singer, Harold was also a very good songwriter. He wrote "Bed of Rose's"
@sonnydave85518 жыл бұрын
The best quartet in music. Pop or Country. Lew DeWitt was terrific!
@bebo55585 жыл бұрын
I live in De Witt!
@cdl19524 жыл бұрын
Harold Reid just passed , God bless you on your journey,Harold
@cheecher97110 жыл бұрын
Lew Dewitt's voice is so pure and clean. I'm not convinced that the verse he beings singing at 2;18 of this video isn't one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
@patriot47866 жыл бұрын
GoldenEagle yeah because this song is AMERICAN
@brazilianniceguy5 жыл бұрын
2:18
@musicmike41454 жыл бұрын
Lew's voice is truly glorious!
@noelgribble10044 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Deitch. Your comment on Lew Dewitt was spot on. All the best.
@hunterthompson55014 жыл бұрын
Wow charlie!! I just discovered this video. I have heard many versions of this song by the statlers, but this is close to perfection. And its live!!! And you are so dead on about Lew. Hes operatic in this clip. Unreal voice!! Totally made the statlers in my opinion
@barbarashaw81364 жыл бұрын
Miss Lew ....He was so kind and just so talented...I got to meet Lew at a 4th of July event...he was so sweet and kind...I cried when Lew left us.
@elvslvrr19353 жыл бұрын
He was so young. Just 44 when he had to leave because of bad health, the just 8 years later, 52, when he died. Such a great loss.
@janicesimmons6764 Жыл бұрын
I loved the Statlers and still do!! So happy to find them here with all these top groups right where they belong❤❤
@warrenbuchanan651511 ай бұрын
The best harmonies ever , untouchable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@luciledevries4783 жыл бұрын
One of a kind pure country today's music is nothing to compare to these men .
@lindawest98003 жыл бұрын
Love the Statlers. Lew was the best tenor. Never the same without him
@randallwatson87607 жыл бұрын
Don and Lew had such amazing harmony
@patriot47866 жыл бұрын
Randall Watson yes
@JP-20s4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, I agree with you..👋👋👍👍
@barneypfeffer30322 жыл бұрын
The one handpicked by lew never replaced lew but made his own mark.jimmy fortune
@lynnmiller3205 жыл бұрын
Why can't songs sound like this today?
@maryannanderson75174 жыл бұрын
I have a theory of what might be a possible reason. These guys from the past LOVED music and were willing to practice HOURS every day to get their sound perfect. They had to get the sound perfect because everyone was recorded on one track so if one of them messed up that meant EVERYONE had to start all over. That put huge pressure on them to get it right and that meant those hours of practice were necessary. My father was part of a gospel music quartet when he was in college. He told me that they would NEVER sing a new song in a church or on the radio until they had first practiced it at least 100 times. That's no typo. That's ONE HUNDRED times. When they got up to sing a song they wanted to know all the words without ever having to look at the lyrics. They wanted to know if there were places in the song where the guy singing lead could switch to tenor and the guy singing baritone could switch to lead to make it sound better. They wanted to make sure they had the tune exactly correct. They wanted to make sure the key they were singing it in was exactly right and not just slightly too high or slightly too low. In other words, they wanted to know the song inside and out and they could only know the song that well if they spent HOURS practicing it. And of course, they were willing to put that sort of work into preparing to sing the song because they loved the music and they loved what they were doing. It seems that many of today's singers do NOT love the music and do not even attempt to be a great singer and many of them would not even consider practicing a song for days in order to get it exactly right. They just want to be a celebrity and make lots of money...and it shows in the inferior product they put out. Even with their multiple tracks and the ease with which someone can redo just his part of a song if he is the only one who messed up, they still put out an inferior product. Hence the frenzy to invent the good old autotune that can be used when a singer looks good on camera but just cannot sing. "Get up here and look purdy, darlin'. We'll take care of all those times you were out of tune with this handy little gadget we just invented." What a gyp! That is why "live" concerts today are so often lip-synched. It's to hide the fact that the singer can't actually sing. I guess that's the end of my rant.
@jamesconner34373 жыл бұрын
@@maryannanderson7517 ...that was not just a rant...it was spot on for so many "personalities " today who are masquerading as singers. If that is popularity, it is entertainment- not singing.
@williamsmith38473 жыл бұрын
See E Michael Jones for your answer.
@williamsonmunier1 Жыл бұрын
@@maryannanderson7517you are absolutely right. The Statlers had a reputation of being so well practiced that when they went into the studio they used much less time than many other singers. They were always well prepared and ready to go.
@heinzjandik79374 жыл бұрын
No Oak Ridge Boys, no Alabama or whoever could ever reach the Statlers. Absolutely the best.
@michelewalburn43764 жыл бұрын
That is my opinion also. I love them.
@tomlarson30354 жыл бұрын
I grew up with the statlers i will always love them and their music. RIP Harold and Lew you will be missed
@motomuto31534 жыл бұрын
Since I heard this song and new york city on Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, I've been a big fan of this band. And today one of the member Harold Reid(on our left side) passed away. Rest in peace.
@patriot47864 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold Reid (the bass vocalist on the left), he died today 25 April 2020 😔
@pse9194 жыл бұрын
Patriot He also wrote this song. RIP
@patriot47864 жыл бұрын
@@pse919 yes, may he RIP 😔. I came across with this song as a 4th grader playing GTA San andreas like about 12 to 11 years ago :) haha.. thanks to Rockstar games, I came across to this beautiful song
@wdspoppy77444 жыл бұрын
@@patriot4786 Ditto!!!
@normputt77344 жыл бұрын
First time I saw the Statler Brothers they were opening for Johnny Cash. I have been a fan there’s for many years. In fact have been to 17 of there performances. Harold has always mad me laugh. He was truly a great singer and always added a lot to the show. Harold had a way about him that people really enjoyed. He will be missed. Norm P
@czgamesnik4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Fortune posted on his facebook message about Harold passed away on April 24th. 2020.
@ninjabluewings4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! the first lead has an INCREDIBLE! voice and the second lead can hit some serious high key and it's no surprise they won best country vocal group several years in a row from 1971 to around 1978 with crazy voices like that, just a side note the guitar licks in between are pretty awesome too and did anyone notice the second lead guy's vocals were turned too high? being a sound technician it stands out to me
@rickyedwards75042 жыл бұрын
Turned too high?!?!? I’m not sure but I think you are criticizing their mix, typical sound man! The singers set the mix, the sound man’s job is technical. He is to make happen what the artist demands. No the “second lead” is not set too high, that is the Statler’s sound
@hazelandros27403 жыл бұрын
No one, or group of men could ever replace the best group EVER! I play their recording. Very often. There was no one else like the STATLERS. They were the Best Ever. Class of 1957!
@1959qwertyui4 жыл бұрын
The Statlers were extremely popular throughout the '70's and early '80's. Lew Dewitt left in '83 due to ill health and his talent could never be replaced.
@cjstone31403 жыл бұрын
Don's and Harold's are Wilson Fairchild, and the apples didn't fall far from the Reid tree. They are funny, talented, awesome too!
@williamsonmunier1 Жыл бұрын
Yes, people who like the Statlers should check out Wilson Fairchild, Harold & Don's sons, Wil and Langdon. They've written many wonderful songs of their own, but their CD "Songs Our Dads Wrote" is amazing. Jimmy Fortune even sings with them on one cut.
@SaskiaCornell4 жыл бұрын
Have loved the Statler Brothers for many years - wonderful harmonies. R.I.P. Harold
@connienania4864 жыл бұрын
I just want 2 mention these 4 great talented men never received the adulation that some of the rock musicians did, even though they won many awards, different audiences I realize but compare the lifestyles and you will see who were real winners in life
@STUCATZOMARINE2 жыл бұрын
This was a great live performance. The back up band was excellent .
@mikegross61074 жыл бұрын
There will NEVER be another group like the Statler Brothers! Close harmony, great sound, good music and most of all CLEAN looking!
@philiphereford5657 Жыл бұрын
Lew Dewitt..... unbelievable voice.
@manfrommeeteetse38802 жыл бұрын
They look so young. I saw them in 1969. Great show.
@carolcarter61034 жыл бұрын
Every time I went to see them, they would finish the show, go backstage and change and come back out to sign autograph and take pictures for all who wanted them They would not leave the stage til everyone was out. AMAZING AND A TRUE CLASS ACT
@dawnkudalski416 Жыл бұрын
I still have a picture of Harold and I from one of the many concerts I saw with my mom growing up. Still listen to them today 45 yes later.
@yezki87 жыл бұрын
Some of us came here because of good o'le past music from childhood Some of us came here because of a great game But one thing is for sure, this music is one of the best . . . . . . . and screw those 15 ballas dope pusher
@elko30227 жыл бұрын
Yehezkiel Siahaan i like ya you are sympathetic.
@patriot47865 жыл бұрын
Yehezkiel Siahaan BATAK KO BANG?
@graceallen61205 жыл бұрын
Lew dwitt
@Andresria4 жыл бұрын
guess what! i came here from that great game.
@georgetcarsoncarson70464 жыл бұрын
@@Andresria nhi
@Casper1tfg Жыл бұрын
The GREATEST GROUP ever in Country Music
@20thCenturySir8 жыл бұрын
It's great how video games and movies can connect younger generations to some great older musicians like these good fellows.
@patriot47866 жыл бұрын
TheNorthWolf i agree..., thats the genius of the Rockstar people.. they have great taste of music to introduce these music to younger generations, and because of GTA, I knew the statler brothers and their amazing music
@juanesplugas81903 жыл бұрын
Lew left us too early what a talent both as writer and musician!
@JP-20s4 жыл бұрын
Great song! I miss the Statler brothers..👋👋👋👍👍👍
@susan50483 жыл бұрын
Lew’s voice was phenomenal.
@lornaswick72194 жыл бұрын
So very talented! So miss their music. RIP Lew and Harold.
@Sanchez59rus4 жыл бұрын
Love how these songs tell you an actual STORY - and not being just a bunch of words that rhyme with eachother.
@teslashark2 жыл бұрын
They are both about being dumped
@garythompson4525 Жыл бұрын
Loved listening to Lew
@victorjeffers19934 жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to the Statler Brothers ! Good music ! 👍👍
@barrygioportmorien13 жыл бұрын
The greatest country group ever.
@conniedoyle25873 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!!!
@alexbaker26154 жыл бұрын
The Statler Brothers were incredible!!! When I saw them in concert Reba McEntire open for them!!! Rest in peace Harold!!!!
@bebo55585 жыл бұрын
Storytellers extraordinaire both in a song and in between the songs! One of the many pillars of country music!
@patriot47865 жыл бұрын
Bebo May "back then"
@stevebirmingham96504 жыл бұрын
Stunning voices god they should be super stars, well you guys are super stars in my house your voices and harmonies are just brilliant thank you guys.
@dorothylawson13893 жыл бұрын
My favorite song by the Statler Bros. They could really sing!
@ginocandia15163 жыл бұрын
😊😊I’m very pleased to know I’m not the only one that loves the song, but when last did you play it.
@barbmaddern15134 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold. There is no doubt your longtime buddies were waiting in heaven for you like Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Luther Perkins just to name a few. 🌅🇦🇺💔
@stewartsnape12315 жыл бұрын
My favourite statler hit . Great singers , nice deep bass voice and high near end
@jeanbudgell70153 жыл бұрын
Awesome singers, I miss them so much. My kind of music.
@MsOliveLeaf4 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic. Life was good back then when the Statler Brothers made hits.
@anitamusic81213 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful song!
@garybanglebangle79493 жыл бұрын
Music from the old great days you could enjoy the sound. A time when Music was great. Men could sing nice and clean. R.I.P Harold.
@lanslay73424 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome and very beautifully done!!!🇱🇷🇱🇷✝️👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍🌹💕💗💓
@philholloway44245 жыл бұрын
The best group ever in music!!!! Love the Statlers!!!
@lynnclark77934 жыл бұрын
The best quartet in the business in my opinion!
@lindawheeland29746 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, especially the last few second with Lou's high tenor voice, good looking man.
@jamesgray19469 жыл бұрын
Listen to that Harmony!! Classic Statler Brothers Signature. Happy birthday USA would be this weekend at good old Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA!! This would be their 45th anniversary of the celebration.
@libertyann4395 жыл бұрын
I used to go to the Staunton celebrations throughout the 1980s. Enjoyed them each year!
@Jecury9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rockstar you Brought me to this good song
@cards04862 жыл бұрын
I loved the Statler Brothers so much. Fortunately when they toured they came to my city quite often. I saw their show every time. For some reason this song popped into my head today, and I had to come see them sing it. I had forgotten at the end Lew’s tenor goes high and is just so perfect. After Lew got sick and left the group it was never the same. Their harmony and sound were very very special. I’m grateful I kept all my vinyl albums; and turntables are making a comeback. I get to enjoy them all over again.
@claylyons64472 жыл бұрын
They had so many great songs. I'm 56 years old now and loved their music since I was a kid in the 1970's. I'm glad I got to see them live 3 times in the 1980's. Lew DeWitt had retired. Each perfomance was awesome!
@louiserawle89992 жыл бұрын
So sad hearing of Harold Reids passing..love him RIP Harold
@louiserawle899911 ай бұрын
@gregnormal5101 You would know very well from my post that I am a fan. You are a fool!!!
@JeffTuttleSr4 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold
@johnlevison95524 жыл бұрын
One of the best shows I ever attended!
@2010eab3 жыл бұрын
Such heavenly voices!!
@bettybarbour59103 жыл бұрын
To me these men’s voices will never die
@dapvettes4 жыл бұрын
One of the best tearjerker country songs ever recorded, sung by the best in the business, thanks for this incredible video you found.
@a1chemist12 жыл бұрын
Lew Dewitt was their true tenor and gave them their sound!
@carolynhughes83645 жыл бұрын
We saw them 4 times lew was great but jimmy brought a new sound that I believe lew approved of.
@patriot47865 жыл бұрын
Carolyn Hughes lew was the best. end of discussion
@mikedaniel45472 жыл бұрын
Actually Lew is the one who brought Jimmy in to fill in when he first got sick.
@dantemanfredi82334 жыл бұрын
Professionali... Preparati... Perfetti... Clap my hands...
@mitchcolley14083 жыл бұрын
Greatest group of all time
@mrbobevans4 жыл бұрын
I love good Country & Western and,bluegrass. And this is quality music!!!
@kittyrichardson684 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing another of their great songs
@Gunner982 жыл бұрын
I love that "ooh ooh ooh ooh" at the end
@huntersygrunts5 жыл бұрын
"Everybody go to the desert!!! Ask for forgiveness" The truth at WCTR Radio 🤗❤️.... My childhood
@libertyann4395 жыл бұрын
No one sings 'em like The Statlers!
@gjaysmith Жыл бұрын
The best part of digital is it hasn't died....listen anytime you like
@roscoepettigrew37372 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable ❤❤❤👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 C.J for life
@allenmurray78933 жыл бұрын
It's great to see Lew DeWitt perform with them. Can you believe how Don and Harold look back then? Only Phil never changed appearance .
@janetwatson59743 жыл бұрын
Todays singers wish they had this talent. I believe that when God was giving out singing talents, modern so-called singers went and hid. The Statler Brothers were and are a great group and God has well blessed them. I regret never having met them.
@williamsonmunier1 Жыл бұрын
They were just as special in person as on stage!
@AdwinNugrohoS1611 ай бұрын
this bed of Rose's where I'm livin'~~~~
@highnrising Жыл бұрын
This was a great and well-written song. My only criticism of the Statler Brothers is that they did too many rosey nostalgia songs and should have done a few more complex, adult-themed songs like this one!
@gremlinuk19686 жыл бұрын
ps2 ,GTA , San Andreas !! when I 1st hear this & the statler brothers !! & have a CD , that a friend did me , from the game !! K, Rose ! all the songs !!!
@reneehaugh47394 жыл бұрын
There music will last forever.
@paulhenrydallaire6 жыл бұрын
Doesn't come any better than this.
@evey0228 жыл бұрын
All you have to do is to follow the damn train , CJ !!
@khalnayak71627 жыл бұрын
oh man dis is gold
@happymod44295 жыл бұрын
Ur wrong
@happymod44295 жыл бұрын
All we have to do was follow the damn train Cj
@djbageleatusbeanus27415 жыл бұрын
@@happymod4429 that was wrong
@yuichizzx83505 жыл бұрын
@@djbageleatusbeanus2741 you are wrong
@jerrypolson52813 жыл бұрын
The book ends of this wonderful group are gone now,and I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW I FEEL.Wonderful music that is gone now.God Bless them all JP
@kimberelybalo62149 жыл бұрын
always loved this song, the music in the actual recording studio version stands out more, but they are an awesome singing talent!
@jeanharper50854 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold. You will be missed
@barbarashaw81364 жыл бұрын
Lew Is forever my Favorite..he did something kind to help me.
@jackdull56994 жыл бұрын
This is real country music back in the day. Not that generic crap country music stations are peddling now.
@manac23343 жыл бұрын
Consistently year after year for several years, vocals, songs and singing at its best that could never be duplicated by anybody!
@JoyceLolly24 жыл бұрын
Excellent song
@patriciashirkey41584 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Harold .
@stephenrichie46464 жыл бұрын
Never saw that one before. What a treat! Loved those guys.
@gatewaysolo10410 жыл бұрын
Lew dewitt had a fantastic voice
@mikemg45548 жыл бұрын
+gatewaysolo104 I prefer Don Reid's. It's awesome. (next to the guitar guy) My favourite country group.
@RayNDeere7 жыл бұрын
Lew's high harmony was a perfect fit. With all respect to Jimmy Fortune, he could never truly fill Lew's vocal style
@patriot47866 жыл бұрын
RayNDeere agree
@patriot47865 жыл бұрын
@@mikemg4554 don reid is lead and lew dewitts voice is tenor. Both are best in their own vocals
@mattbynumfilms4 жыл бұрын
I completely forgot about That Good Ole Nashville Music. I must have watched it in the early 70s.
@Cladman30012 жыл бұрын
God thank you for real music, not this wrap crap we are subjected to today, I'm 77