The Oak Ridge Boys at Branson TV Special (Remix)

[@Grisbi6]

Sad to watch now, after their great tenor Joe Bonsall has passed away...

[@janet2926]

Yes, it is sad to watch now that Joe has gone on.

[@99travman]

Say what you want about the Singin' Steve Sanders version of the ORB but he brought a lot of soul and energy to the group during his years along with some great songs. The ORB are my favorite country group of all time and doesn't matter if it is William Lee Golden or Steve Sanders filling the role the harmonies are amazing and would not trade in some of the hits they had with Steve like Lucky Moon, Gonna Take A Lotta River, and No Matter How High. Until this video I had never heard Stay With Me before and that seems like an under-rated ORB song now that should have been a big hit too.

[@cherylpotter1699]

I liked Steve! He wasn't bad!

[@johnsparrow5607]

I liked the Oaks when Steve was in the band. He is missed.

[@estelleadamski308]

I was out of the country and didn't find out about his death till mos. later. So sad as I have followed Steve since he was in his teens as a gospel singer. Amazing voice!

[@pamcarter7462]

@@estelleadamski308 How old was Steve. I love to hear Steve. So sorry to hear about his death

[@estelleadamski308]

@@pamcarter7462 Steve was 45 when he shot himself in the head in 1998. I followed him since I was 15. Loved his voice

[@Texanrider76465]

I worked security at an Oak Ridge boys concert many years ago in Waco. I met all of the guys, but they most friendly and at going towards me was Steve. I shook his hand and we chatted for several minutes. I miss him.

[@bryancross5051]

My best friend from high school was the lead guitarist for about 24 years- Don Carr, rockin' those hilarious cow print pants. What a great band!

[@vickieclark5931]

Wow, he was really good.

[@bryancross5051]

@@vickieclark5931, he's a great musician and friend! Still rocking today.

[@momD612]

Good to know. I honestly couldn't tell if it was a guy or a girl. 😂😂 great musician either way! ❤

[@richardzamborowski8944]

Follow them since 74 great group always thank you for all you do and done my favorite of all

[@roxane5074]

Rip Joe Bonsall 😢 he was so energetic 💔💔

[@rosemcpadden299]

Awesome thanks for posting enjoyed the show ✌️☮️💖💙💕 Blessings to you ALL

[@elizabethcoopers901]

God Richards The vibrato when he comes in with everybody else what a voice even current it's still just as good an amazing gifted singer

[@mommybee1282008]

Omg this is the special we had on tape growing up. I loved this so much!!!!

[@rickeyzinn7542]

One of my favorites. I think of my ex-girlfriend ever time I hear "Lucky Moon " rest in peace Joy.

[@eikenberryadmin3204]

I can't wait till December, get to see them in Nashville one more time. Miss, Steve & Dewey..

[@KDaynes43]

Dewey is still living. Why would you say he had passed away?

[@Oaks2025]

Dewey is still alive and doing good

[@conrar1320]

25:32 - Richard casually singing an A1 with ease

[@KCTrumpeterAPB]

He absolutely throttles it. I remember when this aired on TV - I was a freshman in college and about fell out of my chair watching it in my dorm room when it sat on that A1 at the end. 💪💪

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

Thank you again so much for having this be up here, whenever I watch Steve sing "Thank God For Kids", I just want to put my arms around him and never let him go. God bless you and his family always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@brendabrown6500]

James Otto Sweet Heart uuiop

[@BillTurner-p2i]

steve took bill's place 4 to 6yrs. this was the same person that was on gos. jub. on sun. morning also in the oaks band and with the fla. boys. rip steve and joe.

[@gailwillis4496]

Watch this every night. My favorite video.❤

[@lynnjulian5491]

A sad day. Joe went to Heaven todsy.

[@jamesharrison2926]

The Boy's doing it like they only can. Seen they many times. From Delaware, to South Carolina, to Chattanooga Tn.

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I love to watch my late beautiful precious Steve so much. God bless you and his family always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@vickieclark5931]

Yes, Steve was my favorite also. I adored him. When he died I felt so depressed. I wish he was still with us cause he had a lot of talent and could have done a lot of other great things in his life.

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

I love you so much, Steve! (trying to be strong) God bless everyone else who loves him always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@PudgeManOfficial]

James Otto Sweet Heart 27:47 "Gonna Take Alot Of River"- I know you like that song as much as I do lol

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

Thank you. (hug) I love to watch him at the 29:17 mark there. (smiles) God bless you and his family always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@bonniewells9208]

He sure was awesome. Miss his voice.

[@carolinestewart532]

Thanks for this recently discovered the oak ridge boys via home free singing Elvira love both types of music

[@brandonb7763]

Steve why’d you have to let us go. 😢 The day I found out he killed himself I was extremely upset. It was like a ro model committing suicide. I wish would not have done it man. You could have gotten help. I’m still sad that you’ve left us all. God bless you and god bless the Oak Ridge Boys.

[@jamesharrison8630]

Amen and Amen

[@rickdavid6758]

Loved Steve's voice. Unfortunately not enough time spent on this Earth may he RIP

[@johnmeeks9856]

Joe was a entertainer!loved to watch him jump around!funny as hell!

[@AmandaHW1984]

So much energy! Love it! 💗💟💖

[@donnastuber9631]

I cried a lot watching this - thinking about Steve and what could have been.... they are the best group ever!!! Ive seen them in 5 different states❤❤❤❤ Miss you Steve! AND DEWY AND DONNIE!

[@vickieclark5931]

And now Joe is gone. 😪

[@kevinswinyer3176]

I was really hoping that they would have added my favorite Oak Ridge Boys Gospel Tune, which is "I WOULD CRAWL ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER".

[@kyleerickson6445]

Joe's hilarious mullet is the best part of this concert XD

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

To me, every time that we hear and see my late beautiful precious Steve Sanders is the best part of this clip. God bless you and those who have loved him longer than me always!!! Holly in East Tennessee (forever wishing that I had discovered him sooner)

[@brandonb7763]

It’s a good mullet

[@georgelehner7954]

Arguably some of their best ever sound....and their best ever band (with Dewey!).....wonderful memories of awesome concerts. Saw 'em at least 2-3X a year in those days.....

[@donnabitner8136]

Love the Oaks!

[@RegeneHuddleston-k7j]

😍🎼🎶ORB i sure have good memorys going too ORB concerts way down branson mo mansion theatre with elder good family frends i helped the oldtyme lived too be 84yrs.young we saw my youngest daughter whom was 3months old 11/2010 her eyes lighted up whenever healthcare providers thought she emmaley hannah briscoe( blind) amazing gods healing love came down there branson mansion theathre ORB Christmas concert HOW Can i describe HEALING MIracles 🌷🌹🎼🎶 born on that special bass singers b-day i share with richard stubran RIP joe bonsall we shared we both cat luves whenever i was 18 good-frend of mine moved away froms okla.-fla. & his goodfrend wanted too look me up after joe bonsall passed he knew me & my guy whom had moved away( orb our favorite group back 1983) 🌹🌷 rest in peace JOE BONSALL until we meet over in GLORYLAND

[@MasonTreadway]

Joe bonsall with a mullet! I never saw him with a mullet before!

[@mikefournier2601]

It was a good day when Steve left them an the music got good again when William came back .I remember why they voted him out an that was a big mistake on there side he makes a big part of them 👍

[@michellec717]

Damn I miss you so much singin💔💔

[@JoeBonsall]

Brother KYLE!!!

[@Oakswarrior]

+Joe Bonsall Ban-JOEY!!!

[@JORDAN-ul9vs]

Joe Bonsall Did you know this was one of the first shows to have the light flash on the drums at the beginning of Bobbie Sue? Dave still does it.

[@pablomoore6663]

This video is awesome and I love Elvira

[@ladyspookums]

Steve's hips, though subtle, do not lie 19:41 and 19:55

[@floriahigginbotham760]

❤none better!Never stop 😊😊😊

[@TheDizzleHawke]

The group my Christian parents wouldn’t let me see in 1977 because they were secular. I was so pissed.

[@carolinestewart532]

Was Donnie Carr father a pianist for Oak Ridge Boys or was it a different Carr altogether?

[@Banditz71]

Current keyboard player Ronnie Fairchild's Dad (Tommy) was a pianist for the ORB (1959-60; 1961-72)

[@brendabedell3591]

Yes

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

Okay, the more that I watch Steve at the 29:16 mark of this clip, the more steamed it is that I become. Letting him walk out that door was the dumbest, most ridiculous, most stupid thing to have happen!!! (trying not to explode) God bless you and Steve's family always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@Banditz71]

"Letting him walk out the door" was not even REMOTELY what happened .... ya' need to do a little research on that. ;-)

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

@@Banditz71 I have done just that and if what I have learned and gathered is all true, I am even more convinced now that EVERY made move was all wrong. I just pray so hard with every fiber of my being that the Lord forgave Steve for what his final move went on to be. What happens to everyone else, minus Janet and Sevren that is, I couldn't care less. God bless you and Janet and Sevren always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@Banditz71]

@@SweetHeartHolly1982 - Well, what you've "learned and gathered" is completely incorrect ..... Steve "walked out on them" just hours before a show ... they had to call Duane's son, Dee, to fly in at the last moment to fill in. So, there was NO "letting him walk out the door" .... HE left "them" high and dry. Sadly, he was dealing with lots of personal issues at the time..........

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

@@Banditz71 Steve walked out because there was no other choice since the other group members made it as clear as crystal glass that their #1 priority was their image and a good deal of them personal issues was due to the fact that Steve couldn't control how much inconsiderateness from other people in his life was put out there on full display. With friends and family like that, who the heck needs enemies? God bless you always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@bonniewells9208]

@@Banditz71 it's too bad. Steve was so talented. If only he could get past his personal problems. I saw them at a fair in Wisconsin. They were awesome. Wish he was still here. Would be interesting to see what he would be doing now with his talent.

[@johnmeeks9856]

Love the oak ridge boys but no one replaced William Lee!Steve God bless his soul to me just didn't fit in with like golden did.hate that Steve had to deal with a crazy ex and took his life.rest in peace steve!

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

Can you believe that it has been 20 years now since Steve went forward? Yesterday was the day, if only I had discovered him sooner, I love him SO much!!! (burying my head) God bless you and his family always!!! Holly in East Tennessee

[@bonniewells9208]

Steve was a much better lead singer. Such a great voice, and he could sing anything.

[@denniswright3350]

Steve wasn't the lead singer. Duane Allen sang lead. Without Duane Allen most people would have never heard of the Oak Ridge Boys. Not because the others were talented, but there is a lot more to what the Oaks did in the music industry than just singing. They were incredible. They filled a role in the industry that no one else ever will again. That is a huge accomplishment to say the very least. If you talked to any member of the group, they would agree. They call him the "ACE" for a reason.

[@1crzflyer]

the bee gees of country .. . look at them mullets

[@carolinestewart532]

What's the song list on this?

[@Oakswarrior]

The songs included are: Lucky Moon, Love Song, Medley: You're The One/Never Hurts/Everyday, Dream On, Beyond Those Years, Y'all Come Back Saloon, Gimme Some Of Your Love, An American Family, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, Farther Along, Gonna Take A Lot Of River, Stay With Me, Thank God For Kids, Elvira, Bobbie Sue. The original airing shuffled the order of the songs; this version is re-edited to put the songs back in a more typical concert order.

[@carolinestewart532]

Kyle Boreing thanks kyle

[@carolinestewart532]

Hi Kyle does the oak ridge have this on either DVD or CD live with Steve Sanders no disrespect to the 4 great Oak's thanks

[@craigthiems250]

TheOakRidgeBoyswereagoodgrouptoseedowninBransonMo.

[@gwenammons7258]

Hi oak ridg boy we going miss your concert this sat in ohio you best singer god nose it

[@jamesharrison2926]

Oak Ridge Boys, one of a kind group, could make the phone book sound good. Met them personally on many occasions.

[@beagleman123456789]

No Williams Lee Golden 😡

[@bonniewells9208]

Miss your voice, Steve.

[@kevin-gs7jn]

Great concert 👏, except Elvira being performed way to fast, 😂. These acts unfortunately are gone forever, thank God for You Tube.

[@rosemcpadden299]

December 6 2023

[@josephambrose2852]

Mommy ate this rubbish up like caviar 😫

[@elizabethcoopers901]

God Richards The vibrato when he comes in with everybody else what a voice even current it's still just as good an amazing gifted singer