Tom T. Hall "Old Dogs Children & Watermelon Wine"

Tom T. Hall performing "Old Dogs Children & Watermelon Wine" at Music City Roots live from the Loveless Cafe on 11.16.2011 Tom T. Hall Night hosted by Eric Brace & Peter Cooper with an all-star band including Duane Eddy, Lloyd Green, Mike Bub, Mark Horn, Mike "Supe" Granda, Richard McLaurin & Jen Gunderman

[@jerrymiller9610]

So, this guy can get up in front of a full auditorium by himself with an acoustic and keep people spellbound, you could hear a pin drop, and probably half of them are trying not to cry they're so moved by this. Wow, will he be missed.

[@ginajones5470]

Love this song from Tom T. Hall, he's the best!!!💝💝💝

[@carolbecker9282]

Yes

[@javiersmith4079]

@@carolbecker9282 hi Carol

[@erniegraham1582]

I met him in Toronto many years ago, awesome man , very humble guy

[@johnrhodessr9945]

John I Cycu is voice to email from your phone and your system has

[@vladimirpolgar1737]

Now I am 82 and I still love this song.God bless Tom T.Hall.

[@dwightdodd3734]

No better storyteller on THIS planet !!!

[@vladimirpolgar1737]

Thank you

[@GeorgeBowling-te2xk]

I,m 83 & I agree w/U.

[@GeorgeBowling-te2xk]

I,m 84, ditto,many respects to you & TT HALL.

[@GeorgeBowling-te2xk]

I,m 84 ,love this music. Bless you.

[@djp411]

Not a person in the crowd made a single sound while he sang. They all knew the story, had heard the song a zillion times, BUT the storyteller was right in front of them and they all knew they were being blessed by greatness....live.

[@carolejohnson791]

2021🤟

[@williamgroce6262]

Rip 🙏 08 20 2021

[@morticiaaddams1797]

I couldn't have said it better ❤ he will be missed 😥

[@scotttucker5306]

Beautifully said

[@patriciajrs46]

Exactly!! Well said.

[@user-gx3zp7wd7f]

The biggest problem in this world is that this song could not be released today

[@abelincoln3287]

RIP Tom T Hall. You were the story teller of my youth. You never brought unneeded attention to yourself. Always a good performer, always a gentleman.

[@renafox4481]

May he rest in peace!🙏🙏🙏🙏😪💔

[@renafox4481]

Thank you ❤

[@dianestroud3402]

@Abe Lincoln...I could have said it better myself. I grew up listening to him. His songs were soothing, uplifting, heart-touching. One of a kind talented man. May he RIP💖💔💖

[@scotttucker5306]

Thank you Abe! That was quite the honest tribute. He didn't draw attention to himself, he let his songwriting to the talking. RIP Mr Hall.

[@robertbrogren8794]

Tom T Hall

[@cottoncuz4]

I'm 60 years old here in 2024.So glad I found this rare treasure. I'm not sure why, but it made me cry like a baby...

[@katkat2340]

Innocence is so rare

[@joelwelch5762]

I turned 65 4 months ago. I've heard this song before but don't know when or by who.

[@Judy-wi2eu]

If you were around in the seventies? Tom T.Hall, Bobby Bare(Bear) Ray Stevens Jim Stafford, Hoyt Axton ,Jerry Reed, and lord forgive me if I leave anyone else out. Look them up for lots of laughs

[@williamshinhamjr6085]

Me too I’m. 69

[@richardgill7249]

Poop p ​@@Judy-wi2eu

[@jerilynn5894]

My dad loved this song 2022. Asked me to sit to listen to it and I had other things on my mind. What I wouldn't give to have him ask me to sit and listen to it again. He passed in August 2022

[@sherrimarston9069]

Same here. ❤

[@raymondmaitland9639]

I am 66 and I identify with that old man's philosophy Tom T Hall. Tells it perfectly. Back when the Greats wrote real music and ballads

[@jimmymiller77]

LOOK, No Autotune, No flashing Lights, No Special Effects.... Just Pure Talent. They just don't make em like this any more. >

[@haroldk724]

I know HUH...just a man and his music...true country

[@beeallen-hine1421]

Jim Miller henceforth George Jones song “ Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes”

[@wolfieandemmasisters9200]

Yeah. He was wonderful. Pure raw talent

[@joyarmes7235]

Jim Miller no need. For auto tune. Just a beautiful voice and a guitar. December 2019

[@robert48044]

Talent and a Great story.

[@rayjackson3096]

Oh how my heart hurts tonight. I loved Tom T. Hall and losing him saddens me greatly. This song was my favorite of all his songs and it had quite an affect on my own life. Now i am over 65, nearing 68, and this song still means a lot to me. Thanks, Mr. Hall, you surely will be missed.

[@desertmulehunter]

Same here

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

The lyric,"God bless little children, while they're still too young to hate," may be the most profound one I've ever heard; ( written during such a tumultuous time in US history. If the story's true, the old, Black gentleman was very wise) Anyone who's missed his music has missed so much.

[@jamesgilmore1684]

@@lincolnmaceachern2410 it would be interesting if that old gray black gentleman was still around and did a spot on someone's show telling about meeting Tom T. Hall.

[@carmenpyle2127]

Say that again. Very unique music and style 👌

[@clarasnyder9946]

@@lincolnmaceachern2410 that is so true . I have not heard anyone quite like him

[@walterstephens5737]

I'm 65 just like the Ol Grey Haired Gentleman in the song. Laying here on my Bed with my 5 Dogs and listening to Tom T Hall just as my Dad did with me God Bless you Tom T Hall 🙏

[@davidgreen1005]

I grew up on old country music and ballads, this song never gets old, I'm 55 now.

[@warrenpuckett4203]

I guess I have had watermelon wine. Been about 40 years. That is if buying one of those olds Stone Mountain melons and injecting it with a 1/5 of rum counts. Then chilling it and eating slices of the next day. I can find the rum. But those big old dark green watermelons are hard to come by now. I bit like finding a Charly McClain concert.

[@robwill-yi7pu]

I still love it and I’m 77

[@johntimmons6052]

Timeless music ,all good songs tell a story and this one is a great one.

[@davidgreen1005]

That old dog, a 15yr old pit female, when I hit the floor, 911 got called, that old 15yr old pit played on me, no one was allowed to touch me. My mother, pulled her to my side and laid on her, so rescue squad could get me out of the house and to the hospital. I'm that old dogs lifeline, and she's mine❤❤❤❤

[@billlong1206]

Your still young, But that is a Great song 😊

[@Mullay2]

Who is watching this video in 2019? It is timeless that's for sure.

[@nealchampagne7297]

I am. I sang this song proby more than Tom T. in barrooms, around campfires... What a song. Never gets old.

[@margiebeard2797]

I loved and still love him. This song reminds me of my daddy RIP 2000 ❤

[@randyhutchinson9910]

Wonderful

[@randyhutchinson9910]

@@margiebeard2797 I've listened to Tom since I was a little boy

[@kentmarsh6442]

Some of us are! Not ashamed to wipe a tear away either.

[@jimwalker5933]

Today's country music can't hold a candle to this.

[@narpiesgallo9810]

its all the drugs and drinking hard living lol

[@lucystephens2155]

narpies gallo

[@comic99h9]

Jim Walker .... AMEN. .Brother

[@samanthaschofield743]

Jim Walker my favourite song since I was young, when my aunle was a trucking in the days

[@waterhead001]

Truth

[@bellgab]

The likes of which we'll never see again.

[@shirleyfletcher5859]

My dad loved this song and il never forget old dogs and children and watermelon wine miss you lots dad❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing?

[@user-du4pg6me3g]

Mine too, I grew up listening to this on 8-tracks... My dad loved Tom T

[@Contakum]

"Old dogs" are those with wisdom, "children" are those with idealism, "watermelon wine" is what helps you deal with the injustices of the world. I love Tom T. Hall.

[@dawn9524]

Contakum

[@user35007]

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[@carloshernandez-pp7rk]

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[@jGoodloejr]

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[@joycombs5242]

Contakum One of my fav songs and singers !

[@donaldmack2307]

My 8 year old boy, Blaze, died of lymphoma this Monday at 230am in my arms. This song means alot to me. Rest easy Blaze, you were a good boy.

[@wayneyeager2842]

Sorry to hear of this! My sincere condoleces!

[@nathantate1626]

I’m so sorry...

[@unclemikeb]

How terrible. I can think of nothing more painful than losing a child. I hope you have trust you will meet that boy again one day in a world far better than this one.

[@michelroy3708]

Je vous souhaite sincères condoléances...Blaze will always be with you Michel Roy Montréal, Québec.

[@phillipdavies6548]

I feel your pain sir and thank God for my kids, grand-kids and in due in November my first great Grandchild. But tonight, when I lay me down, I'll be thinking of you and your boy.

[@cliftonjarvis8010]

Not many people have the ability to write songs that tells a story and can touch millions of people’s hearts

[@therealtruth9502]

Back in the day all songs and music, told a story , so sorry for the path this generation is being led up, like sheep, baa

[@lauramattey2906]

AMEN AMEN!!!!

[@raewyncormack2461]

Look up Hank Snow ❤❤❤

[@hudsonthrownunderthebus]

Without a doubt one of the greatest song writers and story tellers who ever lived. RIP Tom T. Hall. Will never forget you Tom.

[@margiestefanko4825]

Met Tom T. at the restaurant I worked at in Apalachicola,Fla. He was a gentleman NO DOUBT. He pulled Ms.Dixie's chair out so she could be seated first. My late father's favorite as well as mine. Told Mr. Hall I grew up on his music and his reply was.... More kids should have...RIP Mr.Tom T. Hall... YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN MY MEMORIES😘🥰🙋

[@javiersmith4079]

Hi Margie

[@1972mrkleen]

They use the term "artist" a little too freely today referring to singers. This guy was an Artist!!!

[@familywiemann1960]

Yes we

[@twilaminx4761]

They don't make em like this no more!

[@richardcarew4708]

artiste... it's got an e on the end

[@bryanphillips6666]

Funny too!

[@ciaranmurray6623]

This man was a genius yet was so modest about his abilities. He made songwriting look so easy. Rest in Peace Tom T.

[@javiersmith4079]

Hello Ciaran how are you doing?

[@louisjanicepoulin6300]

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[@thisolddog2259]

Music now is just a packaged product, God bless the singers and songwriters that we all remember!

[@zeexenon2240]

This was a favorite of my sister in law who joined her sister, my wife, a couple of days ago in heaven. More tears. It won't be much longer before my number is up, and I'm judged. Meanwhile, I'll continue praying to join them in singing these great country songs. TGP

[@thisolddog2259]

@@zeexenon2240 I am very sorry for all of your loss friend. It will be a great reunion for you all!

[@thisolddog2259]

@@zeexenon2240 I am very sorry for all of your loss friend

[@billgiles3113]

It is 1205 am 2020 and I still love this song anyone else listening in 2020

[@richardjones2795]

First hearing for this, glad I did, I'm gonna go hear In the Early Morning Rain.

[@johnmcginley4802]

Ì love this song

[@vpelleri1]

Sure am!

[@gerriv3484]

Yes 3/8/2020. I just cried a little listening to this song. Memories.

[@ZNEBRAAJ]

Yes. I heard Homecoming on the radio today and had to look for some live Tom before bed. He really takes me back, and grounds me.

[@judsonkr]

That was well worth 9 minutes of my life.

[@XtremeMMM1]

So true

[@dalemaloney255]

GOD BLESSED TOM T HALL. one of the great singers of all time..

[@billygoatupnorth]

Wish I could like it a million times, my friend.

[@shirleymellen-roos7412]

william hansen x

[@kowhaijack6033]

Nine minutes of your life well worth listening to , awesome 😙

[@wareidav]

Utterly captivating... A story about an old grey black gentleman... Sung beautifully by an old grey white gentleman. RIP Sir... You deserve the rest.

[@cyrenahenry4205]

Love tom. 1 am 93.

[@barneyronnie]

​@@cyrenahenry4205 I'm sure that you're a beautiful lady! 😊

[@mgs1160]

RIP Tom T Hall, you brought a tear to my eye hearing this song, because of my father playing this when I was a kid. You brought happiness to many, over the years. When you get up there and settled, look up my dad and his old buddy Reggie Waters and play this song for them. Godspeed Sir.

[@gregadams6055]

One of my favorite singers as well and songwriters but the way he went out, I don't know if you'll be up there or not

[@trudyeggers407]

Me

[@trudyeggers407]

Me too

[@trudyeggers407]

Me too my dad loved Tom t hall

[@daisymaefrench4041]

You notice he doesn't rub up against anyone. He doesn't twerk or jump around like a clown. He just uses his God given talent which young people of today know nothing about. Love this guy.

[@claytoncornia4156]

Real musical talent doesn't need to make a spectacle of itself to be interesting.

[@ralphburke3274]

We were fortunate once to see Tom T. in person ..He is the truly a superb writer & performer

[@jimrenaud9476]

The best of the best.

[@jaysonhoward5128]

No smoke and light show just an old man and his guitar telling musical story’s of life. Doesn’t get any better young folk.

[@sadkingbilly]

good artists don't need fairytales to perform fantastically.

[@danausmus9807]

Been listening to this song for 40 years. Still enjoy as much as first time I heard it. Unbelievable.

[@Louie-jq2vn]

The .treth 6:18 truth

[@cjean49]

I'm watching this in June 2021. I'm 71 years old and how this brings back the memories of what real country music is. I was raised on it. Touches the heart and soul that none today does. Thank God for classic country music.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

I was blessed to have grown up attending sing alongs at my buddies farm (cook shed outback) ... Tom actually played at their country resturant/bar and stayed at their farm (likely was in the cookshed) i was overseas in the service at the time. Great musician. He was/is a national treasure

[@makeme66]

I grew up around the Hall Family. Even went to High School with two of his nephews. Just now realizing what an honor it was! RIP....Tom🙏

[@williamconverse6010]

@@frenchfryfarmer436 is

[@meldavies1225]

You are so right Jay, I am a 69 year old English guy who found real country late in life. Makes me nostalgic, moves me to feelings too hard to describe. Wonderful songs and artists, wish I could have seen them live.

[@larrygrisham3698]

​@@frenchfryfarmer436 o ooooo o o9999 o⁹9999999 o 99999999

[@jimyoung6271]

"God bless little children while they're still too young to hate."

[@vikinghex]

five mins of calm in this stupid world thanks tom

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

Amen

[@jerrycapel9456]

Thanks

[@belliott538]

Love me some Tom T Hall... It's Late May 2020... Stupid World? Hell Hoss, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet!

[@ep61611]

Probably the biggest amount of respect the audience gave to Tom T Hall during this performance was they kept quiet and listened to the song in its entirety. Even when the camera panned on the audience you never saw any talking or whispering or laughing - you saw that he had their full attention. They even waited until his last strum on the guitar before they started applauding.

[@dragonfoe]

When an artist, especially a country singer/writer reaches the level of a Tom T Hall, I think it is expected. I would not have done anything to take away from the moment if I had a chance to hear him live.

[@ep61611]

Dragonfoe "Expected"? Yes. "Given"? Not necessarily so. I remember when I was younger in N. Carolina and stumbled onto the filming of a Matlock episode. The scene was one where Andy and a lady were supposed to get out of a taxi in front of the county courthouse. When they called for quiet, even the noisy birds shut up (how they did that I'll never know). But there was some dumb ass who kept whistling "The Fishin' Hole" - the theme song for the old Andy Griffith Show. It took 4 or 5 re-takes before he'd shut up. Respect is only as good as those who understand what it means.

[@dragonfoe]

Dave Speener Well, that may be a case of apples vs oranges... nobody paid to be on that set in that scenario, this was a paid audience and people want to hear the artist, not some yahoo whistling. I would not put Andy up with Tom T Hall personally. But still, I see your point.

[@ep61611]

Dragonfoe I've seen concerts where people have paid and still the screaming and whistling were so loud that no one could hear the music. Your point is a rather weak one. Yes, Tom T did deserve the kind of respect he got, and by the same token, Andy deserved the respect he didn't get. Both performers put in the long years and worked hard on their craft to become the success that they are (or were, in Andy's case). Though different genres, they still deserved the respect that should be afforded people of their status. So, it all goes back to the listeners. Paid or not, the respect should have been there.

[@dragonfoe]

Dave Speener OK, so chalk it up to "Some crowds are nice and some are crap" he just lucked out and got a nice one. I was only talking about my view and how I approach concerts and shows.

[@jaybyrd3670]

RIP Tom T. The storytellers these days that can even hold a candle to these fellas of yesteryear are getting fewer and further between

[@scotttucker5306]

Mmm hmmm! You said it! This video shows it so well too.

[@FactsOnlyPlease.]

Absolutely, and I am Black with no appetite for the music our people make the last 20 years or more. Hold on to your memories when all else is gone …

[@elizabethharper9208]

I invite you to seek out Mary Gauthier (go-shay). Amazing songwriter. She is considered Americana.

[@Brian-nl1ok]

@@FactsOnlyPlease. you’re funny man… I don’t know how anybody can Not listen to that music, and it don’t matter what color your skin is

[@FactsOnlyPlease.]

@@Brian-nl1ok The context was storytelling, and I was speaking of lyrics and to hold on to your memories. I didn’t say I didn’t like Black music, just not a fame of music of the last 20 years.

[@donbirkholz6842]

"I remember the day Clayton Delaney died" is my favorite. Now fans sadly remember the day Tom T Hall died.

[@GusRob52]

My mom is in a nursing home with the later stage of dementia. This song made her smile. I play music for her when I visit her.

[@terrymartin8352]

Sorry brother it's a rough road.. My mama past five years ago now. I played Elvis gospel for her the night she left us. She made eye contact and visibility relaxed..shortly afterward she was gone. Music is a miraculous thing.. I wish you well.

[@Lisa-jg6gt]

Hugs to you both, I lost my Dad in March 2016 not from Congestive heart failure,, this is the music that he loved, and I grew up hearing on the radio, so therefore I also have an appreciation for the old country music...

[@barrykelly2722]

Sorry you are going through the hell that dementia is. I'm in a similar situation and can emphasize a little. One day, they say, it will all be over. Looking for that day myself.

[@JustMe-mg6vw]

Donald Mack, I am so sorry for your loss. My son nearly lost his mind when he lost his 12 year old daughter. May we all have peace.

[@danettehicks2920]

STAY STRONG, YES,, LISTEN TO THE MUSIC AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL THRU THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ❣❣PLAY SONGS 4 UR MOM, I went to the same thing with my mom in 2010 nursing home with dementia I feel you only got prayers with you music if I allow any service job in a special thank you do that lady want to like only you may know to bring peace and happiness make as many good memories as you can prayers for healing and strength always open adore didn't find any kind of Civility group Tanger out there just ask someone if you can't I don't know how old you are but anyway take video and pictures even if you think you don't want to now you will probably be later or someone will God bless

[@brian5o]

It’s not often that the loss of a celebrity or musician effects me but this one hurts. Rest In Peace Tom. You’re going to be missed. The world was truly a better place because you were in it.

[@halfairley6044]

Amen.

[@kevinjasper6620]

I cried too

[@donnacarter2726]

@@halfairley6044 I .Tom t hall was one of a kind, so down to earth songs!!!

[@donnacarter2726]

They don't make country music like they used to., too bad!

[@jacquejudy3814]

Only a kind soul could write a song like this. RIP Mr. Hall.

[@AlyseNicoleO]

My Dad just passed away last week. This was his drunk crying song. Dammit if I'm not crying now.

[@brucehughes7476]

Finally makes sense life is old dogs children and water melon wine

[@cholly853]

I'm 56 now and my mom past away in February of 2018. When I was a child we used to sit around as a family and listen to music together. Tom T. Hall was one of those we listen to and this song was one that stood out. Tears welled up at hearing him sing it, bringing back memories of a different time for this world. Those times, I'm afraid will never return, but thankfully Christ will return and a better time than even those old times will come.

[@roger_melly5025]

My sister was a lifelong fan and, when her husband got her tickets for his concert in London for her birthday, he remembered and invited her back stage. Absolute legend of a storyteller and a man

[@nathanurick8320]

I’m gonna have to put in for early retirement if I don’t put my phone down. I literally could listen to this music 8 hours a day. God bless all of you greats for what you have given all of us.

[@shanegillespie6014]

To see how captivated the audience was during the performance says it all.

[@markradzwion5547]

He is 84 years old this year, and all I can say is this man is a gift from God, to country music. He is priceless, and there aren't many like him left! Treasure this people.

[@gregadams6055]

It's a shame what happened to him after you wrote this. Cannot believe he would do this to himself

[@Mikebaillie2024]

@@gregadams6055it is sad and unfortunately likely more then him handled COVID this way at first

[@gregadams6055]

@@Mikebaillie2024 I think I read that his autopsy showed a certain drug in there that he used to take to prevent him from drinking. I forgot the name of it. He struggled with alcohol addiction his whole life. He must have had a relapse or something.

[@Mikebaillie2024]

@@gregadams6055 maybe you are right not trying to start an argument but I thought I heard something about it being Covid related maybe I’m wrong

[@gregadams6055]

@@Mikebaillie2024 if you are talking about Tom t Hall, he shot himself in the head and his only son found him like that

[@walterpayne9120]

We've lost another great country singer. May God keep his family strong in this time sorrow.

[@carlsapartments8931]

this kinda music is dead... look around, can you imagine any of todays people being like this at 70 or 80 yrs old.... NO NOT POSSIBLE, this is gold!

[@drakehonest9116]

Hey how are you doing...?

[@jacquisaurine886]

I love old music, meant something back then .

[@511robyno]

A favourite of Terrys old gals and geezers. ( If you know you know.) 1:37

[@BlainePatrickAlcpwn]

Im 15 and all i can say is Tom T Hall, Johnny Cash, and Marty Robinson have saved me from modern music. I cant stand the stuff but Tom is just amazing. My generation has been lied to about what music is good.

[@oliviachambers9010]

+Blaine Patrick he is my cousin

[@wyatt1700]

your awesome...wish more of the younger generation would understand that

[@stevegibson2255]

+Blaine Patrick I agree with you 100%.Today's generation really does not know what good music is. I also cannot listen to ANY of the modern music. One thing I like to do is play this song over and over and listen to the story behind the words of the song - have you ever done that?

[@thehyperactivesloth]

Dan Bern, Todd Snider, Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains, fuck man there's only so many lines to list. Radio music ain't music, it's filler for the ads. We've got it just like Tom, Cash, Dylan, Townes, Muddy, Blind Willie.... just a bit harder to find these days. Check out Bo Ladner... killer dude that does a killer Johnny Cash show, a la the Elvis impersonator days.... peace and hair grease my man.

[@redshift912]

if you cant find any good madern music you arent looking hard enough. if you mean radio , then yes , i totally agree

[@colleenquinn2838]

Just another beautiful legend fading away from us.Country music doesn't get any better than this.

[@christopherbrian8638]

Hi Colleen

[@javiersmith4079]

Hi colleen how are you doing?

[@shirley8992]

AMEN. He I Truly A Legend Loved by All.

[@stevekyleskmusic6538]

I’ve heard this song all through my life growing up, but I’ve never heard it performed as well as he did in this version with just him. Truly a gem.

[@williamallen7194]

I remember the days standing on the seat besides my father in his 71 ford truck. I will always have this and others in my heart. I'm 58 now these songs will live on sign. Sleepless in. Sevierville. T. N.

[@graphitepencil6522]

I'm listening with tears 😭 in my eyes! It's like listening to a beautiful story. I'm 22 years old.

[@mds4733]

me too and I'm 60.

[@patriciaakande110]

You are sweet!

[@oungkarmaharaj5860]

Country music is not only music, but an experience and a way of life.

[@atfourothirtythree]

Like one of his song suggests: Country Is.

[@bluestreak443]

Absolutely!

[@jeffscott8323]

Story of life.

[@edwardhudson8505]

Today we lost a great storyteller and a top of the line singer. A lot of singers should follow Tom T. Hall lead and the glorious path he left us. We lost a great, a legend. RIP.

[@theharpeth]

I watched this and cried like a baby. Most touching performance I’ve ever seen.

[@911bluemonday8]

Tom sang this song from the back seat of my Camaro as I drove him from bar to bar in Phoenix to sing and help promote him new L.P. and get more radio airplay on the west coast. I was the morning D.J. on a country music station in Phoenix. What a night, what a memory and what a treat! Thanks Tom, I guess it worked pretty good. W. Steven Martin Broadcasters Hall of Fame!

[@s.r.r.]

911 bluemonday Lucky you.

[@johnbabcock4237]

911 bluemonday Phoenix..what time and year?

[@danielneece6404]

911 bluemonday thank you

[@pipeguy6000]

Wow, just smile

[@bettyahlheit2071]

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[@rodgiles4405]

I was in a cheap hotel in Albury Australia in 1974. The guy in the room next to me put this record on his player and it repeated over and over for the rest of the night. Can't soon forget that.

[@originalfoxylady4520]

There must be Country music in heaven! I just discovered Country during pandemic 🇯🇲😁💥🇺🇲

[@pinballjunky7117]

Just heard the passing of Tom T. Hall. And had to listen to his music. R.I.P. to the story teller of country music. You will be missed . But your music will be played forever.

[@71tatonka]

Same here RIP Tom T thanks for the songs.

[@jasonhochman3750]

RIP Tom T Hall, even though he was retired in this appearance, he still was a story teller. I bought his songwriting online some years ago. When the book arrived, it turned out it was discarded from Nashville Library, and it was signed by Tom T Hall, much to my surprise.

[@terrietackett8964]

I’m going to be cremated, and the ashes of my beloved dogs, buried with me, and on my tombstone, my name, and ,” Old Dogs, and children, and watermelon wine below that. Thank you, Tom.

[@Dan-n-Duke-jr2ic]

Mine will be..my old dog, no children. But some watermelon wine.

[@joe-lf2dv]

I saw him play in New Orleans at an elementary school auditorium in about 83'. He invited all the children in the audience to come and sit in the floor up close. Maybe best concert ever.

[@ftjax]

I heard WW back in 1973 on a radio program While waiting to watch college football 🏈

[@danpatch4751]

When he started playing it got dead quiet in the audience, great respect.

[@sandeegualtier462]

Everything he wrote brought my Mom to tears. She’s been gone 21 years. Maybe he can sing for her in heaven. Good job Tom🎸🎶🎼🎵May you RIP

[@javiersmith4079]

Hello sandee how are you doing ?

[@gregadams6055]

I hope he goes to heaven but do not know after what he did to himself he would be the last person I would think they would do that to himself

[@timwalker2753]

I just wonder who the 91 people are who dislike this. Tom T Hall is what Country Music is about. Love the Storyteller

[@keithwallbank6703]

[@lindasmith6202]

Tim Walker They're 91 people born without souls.

[@CashPresley32]

Another great and my definition of music is someone who Tom T mentioned Johnny Cash.

[@eamonndonald6259]

Tim Walker yes I agree, why would they even bother.

[@rickbeach1471]

4 non blondes

[@MsDellis1]

My dad loved this song when I was growing up. I didn't like it myself, now 30 years later here I am trying to listen to it everyday. My dad was 65 years and 11 months old when he passed away. I like to make myself believe he is really in Miami drinking on some watermelon wine. I miss you daddy

[@nabrennan9181]

It's awesome how music can keep us connected to the departed we miss

[@janicewoods9206]

My mom loved this song

[@carsonbush249]

My grandpa loved this song too...

[@michealbridges3788]

I grew up with it all what a day's to remember my God.

[@heaththompson3834]

Isn't it crazy that we never fully appreciate those things when there happening. But they create an anchor to the past that we can visit anytime we want and remember when times were simpler..alot of my family loved that song that are no longer with me...I miss those times

[@susanholland411]

The BEST STORY TELLER. Could listen to him all day long. Thank you Tom T. HALL FOR your soothing voice and great songs! May you rest in peace and sing for all the ones in heaven.

[@javiersmith4079]

Hi Susan

[@ratherknotty]

This shows the caliber of Tom T. Hall, to perform without the band, and hold the audience in silent, respectful awe. Not wanting to miss a thing.

[@MrBudhale]

Don't get much better than this song.., been singing/playing it to myself for many years.. 72 and still love to pick/grin the TTH tunes..😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️

[@glennso47]

rather knotty Same as Roy Orbison. Roy just stood there and sang with out a bunch of fancy things.

[@waynejenkins4243]

@@glennso47 Same here. Orbison, Tom T, Noble Ray and John Prine for me. Nothing fancy, just beautiful music!

[@scotttucker5306]

Mmm hmm!

[@jerryp8263]

Watching during lockdown May 2020. Brought a big smile to my face. Please Lord help us.

[@its4it]

Same here.

[@chadkeith7592]

I will pray for you and our nation

[@marypulley6512]

RIP, A wonderful entertainer .HE sang a story to life. I loved him and we will find ourselves wishing for him again ❤

[@javiersmith4079]

Hi Mary

[@johncrane2935]

Tom T Hall, what a hell of an entertainer and such a gifted songwriter. Recently we have lost so many greats of country music, men and women, so sad. It is understandable though seeing the greatest were all born 70 to 85 years ago. We expect these wonderfully gifted beings to live forever. Bye Tom T, thank you for your great music, rest in peace

[@dellaedwards2722]

I grew up listening to Tom T Hall, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson , Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette , George Jones , Bill Anderson and all the country music greats.

[@Johnny_Blaze]

How on EARTH does he sound exactly the same as he did when this was recorded. Tom T. Hall is timeless!

[@danstringer7610]

This performance leaves me speechless! I love the message of the song and the way he delivered it.

[@evaheldreth3542]

As George's said WHO IS GOING TO FILL THIER SHOES

[@mikebowlin7348]

Listening to this when l was 18. Now l will be 65 in 2 months. Just like the first time. Still feeling it.

[@marked8421]

I'm with you my friend

[@sawboneiomc8809]

That audience was filled with respectful and appreciative people who knew who they was there to listen too.

[@bluegrassfan23]

One of the greatest storytellers of the 20th century.

[@johnkuba5854]

bluegrassfan23 the best story teller ever

[@suehicks2804]

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[@jackiegeist5119]

bluegrassfan23 I

[@russellcampbell9198]

bluegrassfan23 Yes, sir.

[@judithjones8235]

Sue Hicks f

[@janicollier4239]

Rest in peace tom t hall , you will be forever loved and missed by me and everyone who was lucky and blessed enough to hear you sing I love ya heaven gained a amazing Angel

[@williamcrook1242]

What i loved is the respect he gives the old gray black gentlemen. It made me a better person hearing that line when i was 12.

[@petercarkagis3513]

a fine old classic from a wonderful legend Tom T Hall, always have time to listen to him

[@kennethdabbs3021]

Reno & Smiley's the rain is cold and slowly creeping around

[@jonmorgan2617]

I've been a musician and singer all my life. Song writer, too. Tom T. Hall makes me fall to my knees! Incredible talent!!!!

[@pattistilwell7424]

@@jonmorgan2617 Hi Jon how are you doing. I'm Patti from California. I hope you are safe and in good health? Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. Hope you don't mind please.

[@mikesnyder1788]

This song proves that TTH is a National Treasurer! Long may he sing!

[@someblindkid]

Mike Snyder semi err S,emo Semi wreaks

[@craig5477]

Some songs tell a story that everyone can relate too … I think that makes a classic. Thanks Tom

[@thomasslusser7983]

I'M 87THIS YR & I AGREE

[@johncrane2935]

45 years ago I separated from my wife and children as things became unworkable. My ex tried every trick in the book to stop me from seeing or talking my children, such was the scorn. Then one day I heard Tom T's song I Left You Some Kisses On Your Door. I thought how explanatory the lyrics were for our situation as often I would go to see the kids as arranged and they wouldn't be home, my ex would have taken them somewhere and I would just stare at the front door and would just kiss my fingers and touch the door before I left. l couldn't believe it when i heard this song, it was exactly our situation. I made a copy of the song and sent it to my ex and I couldn't believe it when my eldest daughter rang me and told me her mother had got her to ring me. Who said there wasn't power in words. Thank you Tom T. You left such a mark on this world.

[@rebsarge]

I love this very subtle difference in timing in this rendition. It's a lot more bluesey - more like an old man remembering - like me. Maybe that's why I like it so much.

[@michaeladams7473]

Me too

there's meaning in the spaces and pauses and fingers moving on the strings give feeling and humanity to the music.

[@patrickambrose5372]

Totally agree. Waylon Jennings was mesmerised during the performance, and first to Stand for the ovation.

[@jodynightingale2592]

listening to this makes the whole world right

[@Jandana65]

I remember my oldest brother used to play this on his guitar when I was a kid. That's one thing no one can take away is your memories, and that's a damn good one!

[@vbhall3407]

R I P Tom T Hall I remember listening to sneaky snake when I was a child..it was one of my fav songs..thank you for the great childhood memories ..

[@federalist46]

Makes more damn sense than anything else going on these days.

[@angelahalse2326]

Wish these great singers were still here wonderfull

[@renacraft7001]

4:15 am in 2021... still better than today's so-called music...

[@javiersmith4079]

Hi Rena

[@LB-eh5fz]

♥️

[@renag8987]

Bless his heart, a great man, storyteller, songwriter, Class Act. So very sad to hear of his passing earlier tonight 🌹

[@dixieluper1610]

I grew up with this wonderful " Story Teller!" Love ALL of his music and don't have a favorite. Well, NOT counting this one. I'm 64 this past November and to this day remember almost all of his music to this day. There will NEVER be a master story teller like Tom T. Hall, NEVER!!

[@MrWayno1]

My entire life my watermelon patch has had more than I could use and this year none. Life is weird. Love you Tom.

[@davidaitken4157]

Absolute bloody legend and I've listened to him for as long as I can remember, he was very popular in Australia........And this is a great performance

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi David how are you doing. I'm Patti from California. I hope you are safe and in good health? Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. Hope you don't mind please.

[@aaronbyrne1671]

Nobody will ever touch this man talent with excellent song like this one A1 Happy Easter to everyone in this world.

[@littlewolf2999]

i remember when i was a young child listening to This Great Man with my parent's on their stereo and was in awe by his voice and stories. mama and daddy can now sit along side him now an listen to Greatness. RIP Sir 🙌

[@lavenderhearts101]

Country doesn't get any better than this. What a class act!

[@aaronpederson6840]

One of my favorite songs of all time, and this performance was just wonderful.

[@freedomworks3976]

The storyteller

[@johnbarleycorn2587]

At 75 years of age, I still cry when I hear this song. Thank you Mr Hall.

[@thevictorianedge5465]

It is beautiful ain't it ❤

[@JackieBlue65]

60😢❤

[@glg2895]

He is definitely an influence on my songwriting. I had the awesome privilege, many years ago, of sitting maybe 10' away - same level (at an after-dinner show), directly in front of Tom T. in Tampa, FL in 1979. Loved the chat with him between his songs. He was so down to Earth & a very humble human being... & very grateful to his fans. I have always cherished the memories of that night ever since! RIP, Tom T. Hall.... ❤️