Phil Vassar - Carlene

[@earljantzi]

Wish we could still get country music and videos like this. 1980-2010 was the best in my opinion

[@tornadohunter1054]

OMG you couldn't have said it better!

[@MicahHeard]

Agreed. Anything past 2010 is just mimicry of the past done up like a big turd.

[@KarleanCook]

This song is really my actual name

[@tylerwhaley992]

agree, this new country is just boring to me, the childers and bryants are just lame imo

[@BerserkCD]

dude I'm 22, live in NYC, all my friends listens to Trance, hip hop, rock, metal... I grew up the same you did. Listening to Phil Vassar, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney etc etc. I wouldn't trade it for the world!

[@shirleyforrest509]

Your just right my friends don't wanna hear country and say its boring!! I don't get it!!! Love and blessings from northern Ireland big country following here!! Look up northern Ireland country singers.x

[@KeithfromMN]

It's just another day in paradise! Rounding these fields in the hot summer sun. And make up for lost time here in my next 30 years.

[@handa2878]

Same! AMAZING

[@kamanyiahaz]

It's super cool 😎

[@teabaggervance8]

Get on down south son, we got a big ol sweet tea waitin.

[@182Marksn]

Phil Vasser is one of the most underrated country singers. Everyone of his songs are good.

[@countryprincess25]

Yup they are

[@henryjordan9453]

True

[@whatsgoingon7116]

That's because he wrote them and many of our favorite songs sang by other artists. He made far more cash writing their songs.

[@jonipilaske9841]

Love Phil! 100% under rated! So true!

[@timothypeters6829]

He was the first person I saw in concert. I don't remember it cause I was so little but my dad told me. 2023 and listening to co7ntry still. Love the older music like phill and brooks and Dunn and George and Kenny.

[@carlenewalters7372]

My name is Carlene and I am that Carlene--added this song to my happy playlist-WTG Phil

[@jodiritter9818]

Phil's so much more than what he gets credit for. He sings from his heart with everything he has.

[@brettlochner2637]

Saw him at Turning Stone a few years ago. Amazing show!

[@sylviastallion8954]

He sure is tall bro ish guy 3:22 good job!! Sylvia stallion

[@cobrawest08]

Phil Vassar, in my mind, is an under-rated country artist.

[@sabrinamarchand6145]

Agreeeee

[@josesanchez-gk3mv]

Steve I agree too.......

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

He damn sure is! Saw him in concert years ago and would love to see him again!

[@FarawayPictures]

Absolutely

[@devoncoolman88]

For sure. Saw him in a small show. Was exceptional. Interacts with the audience. Extremely good piano player and singer. Enjoyable to watch. Will certainly see him again.

[@michaelleach8897]

I’ve seen Phil live at the 10 second saloon in Indy, a small bar with a giant line dancing floor. Paid $25 each a sat 10 feet from the stage. I’d pay ten times that to see him 10 times farther away any day! What a great concert! All his songs are incredible. Great band, great vocals, perfect sound, what else could one ask for?

[@carlenetoa2118]

As a Carlene, I approve of this song

[@pegkinziger4195]

Phil Vassar is fabulous - if you have never attended one of his concerts where ever it may be....DO IT! Seen him 3 times & he gives it his all every single time! What A Great musician & entertainer!

[@stevenance7369]

Phil is a master songwriter/piano player/storyteller….

[@vincentboyle3032]

Good old country, can’t get this stuff anymore, this was the end of the era for great American music, there are some new artists out there carrying on the tradition, but they get no airtime, glad we got KZbin to live the past and find the future.

[@420SomewhereNice]

Was 15 when this magic piece came out. Forever a place in my history. So gled i lived when music made sense.

[@THERTOGAL]

Saw Phil a few years ago, WHAT ENERGY! WHAT TALENT! He’s absolutely amazing and I so appreciate his clean beautiful songs and music he’s written!

[@captainbigjim1708]

I want to know who this beautiful girl is. WOW!!!

[@RHETT2K]

Such a great time in Country Music! What a wonderful Bruce Hornsby parallel!

[@dldave1978]

Phil’s music is my life in the 90s…the stuff he sung and wrote. This guy is 90s country!

[@maggielynn8691]

She was just as gorgeous in her glsses and braids.

[@Reggaefusionlives]

childhood memories. still one of my favourite country songs to this day

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Same

[@RustyCas999]

This song is probably universal… we all know someone who was overlooked and went on to great things, and those who seemed to have it all and now have little. Life is (mostly) fair for most of us.

[@Numba003]

I hadn't heard this song in many years before I heard it the other day on the radio. Phil Vassar put out some good stuff. Thank you for this. God be with you out there everybody, and Merry Christmas! ✝️ :)

[@infernokid1990]

This song has some the best rhyme scheme i've ever heard.

[@t.e.burgos3263]

When I lived in Nashville, I saw Phil often working out at the Green Hills YMCA. I had the biggest crush on him! So hot and so talented!

[@70Kenny]

Phil Vassar has written so many country songs that have been recorded by other artists, but when I bought Phil's CD of him performing his own songs about 4 years ago, I was just completely floored. What a talent! Why is Phil Vassar not at the forefront of country music today? I'm going to go out on a limb here--Kenny Chesney's good, but Phil Vassar is great.

[@mlkjklgtc]

Thank you!!!

[@jodysmith8048]

David Slater was male vocalist winner of 1987 Star Search with Phil Vasser as the runner up male vocalist and both of them became major country singers

[@terrytrostel5919]

We need good fun music like this again

[@karlenewarner8170]

My name is Karlene, I wish I looked like Christy Brinkley but I regret not going to high school reunions. Came from a graduating class of 40 something! I haven’t turned out so bad !

[@lenagreen2979]

Love Phil's songs. Super talented. I miss this season of country music. Honestly you could put Carlene out now and we'd all love it!! We all need,just another day in paradise!! Thanks Phil❤🏝🏖

[@ThePolka]

What a song.... It's now a part of my life. Thank you, Phil. You made my day again.... It's now, 9:45 PM. Time to shower and go to bed. Good Night, Carlene. You're the cutest.....

[@christinasornbutnark1208]

Almost forgot about this dude till he was on the news today talking about the passing of Toby Keith. Love Phil

[@r.jeffponder3318]

Good ole Country music. Now all pop. So sad!

[@Misty505ify]

Hey, I'm 14 years old and people expect me to LOVE pop music or whatever...but when I was little this is ALL I listened to, I still today. when people tell me wierd, I tell them that country is my life, it's what brought my life to happiness age to me doesn't matter to me, all that matters is that Im having a nice time and being happy :)

[@ciarraibuzz]

Phil Vassar is a real country music star. "Carlene" is better than 98% of what they play on "country music radio." A lot of the current batch of " country music stars" cannot hang with Vassar. Not a close call. Looking forward to seeing his show in January (no snow, Dear Lord). BTW, our number one is Vince Gill. He blows away every current "country star" of today. Not even close. Vassar and Gill. Not too shabby.

[@kmeuirathomas6741]

Timeless master piece. But his song didn't get the credit they deserve. I love his song

[@ethanmiller2932]

None of the good ones do but of course on the flipside, they are all tally ho to honor, respect, and love garbage, crap, and garbage.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Didn't get credit? Lmao..WTF..It was a HUGE hit!

[@lizxbleach]

phil vassar is amazing!! his concert was the best ive been too

[@jasonaustin1038]

Thanks for making the summer of 1999 one of the best in this life.

[@colinpreston80]

I forgot about this song, but I'm glad KZbin recommended it. Brought a smile to my face after a long week.

[@lacimason2520]

Haven't heard this song in a decade or 2, I just woke up and it randomly popped in my head. So happy I found it. Loved this song when I was a little girl, I'm 28 now

[@susanl8509]

It's a song I have to listen to at least twice!

[@metsrus]

I love how this song could be considered a prequel to "Just Another Day in Paradise" in the story line.

[@carlenec9497]

I went to Einstein Bagel yesterday for the first time & ordered caramel hot coffee, the gentleman who took my order made the coffee & I looked at the receipt & he spelt my name correctly Carlene, typically people don’t get the spelling correctly. I thanked him for spelling it correctly & that’s when he told me about this song. I’m 42 & never heard of this song, so I looked it up, it’s lovely & soothing like that cup of caramel coffee 😊

[@richardstump4582]

I love Phil Vaser! What A Great Song! Great Artist! Great Singer!!! This A Happy Song! For Some 1# who is Falling in love ! Great! Song! Phil!!!!! Thank You! Sir, Will See Ya!!

[@pjbmusicman]

If all pop country was like this the world would be a better place

[@katscratchfever3506]

This isn’t pop country. At all. This is pure country and we like it that way.

[@CJJJCC]

Whoa...sure didn't expect a country song when i saw the guy before he started singing

[@marybethsphone]

So I have a story about Mr. Phil Vasser! He graduated from Brookville High School in Lynchburg Virginia my mom and dad not only went to school with him my dad graduated the same year as him(1980)! back when I was a teenager going to Brookville High School myself, he came to town and put on a concert right there in the gym at Brookville! I got to meet him and it was an amazing experience that all these years later I still remember and always will! He's a super nice down to earth guy 😁

[@karleensirna3313]

but did they know Carlene? lol

[@emeraldaradia]

I ADORE this song and Phil Vasser in general. All of his songs seem to be about some part of my life. He's so underrated.

[@mlkjklgtc]

Abslutely!

[@levihayes5486]

Haven’t heard this song in a while. Went home singing it. My girlfriend wanted to know who Carlene was!

[@Abc-qw5th]

Levi Hayes ^^^ this would be my luck

[@keni3032]

Its cindy crawford

[@joslynnford7742]

Levi Hayes love 💕 it!!! Did you tell her Carlene was the valedictorian? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🖖🏽🖖🏽🖖🏽🖖🏽🖖🏽

[@therealityoffitness]

Carlene is "Little Miss 4.0 Smiling for the Camera on the Cover of Vogue!"

[@sheilastrzalka4154]

Oh man GF asked who is Carlene.. what did you tell her

[@kellismom7230]

This is the song that I heard on the radio when I fell in love with Phil Vassar's music. Saw him in concert a few times and he can really play that piano like no other. What a hunk of a man.

[@toddbarry9474]

I love this song! My grandma's name is Carlene! I used to line dance in my grandma's living room as she was given a CD of this song back in 2005! It was so much fun back then!

[@SonnyMoonie]

Thank you for this song. I think it's helped keep my mom young at heart. It was my dad who had the horn-rimmed glasses. He's passed away a few years now. Her old stomping grounds was downtown Vancouver, before it got built over with new skyscrapers. She was the valedictorian at caring for a lot of children, if you know what I mean.

[@David_F97]

I had the chance to meet Phil is person. I really enjoyed my time with him.

[@matthewratzlaff1654]

me too :) really nice guy

[@727-Ammygreat]

What a beautiful and happy reunion after a very long time together in their college years. It’s a very touching experience.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

The song that introduced us to the genius of Phil Vassar.

[@dannysimion]

Oh Phil Vassar had some great hits back in the early 2000s. This was my era of country music for me - late 90s to early 2000s where country music and a slight bit of pop was all I needed in the genre. Has that wholesome sound that I dug.

[@dalejenkins1558]

Very underated artist! Problem is people don't know good music anymore

[@LouiseRoss-rs8me]

My friends and I listened to Phil at The Courtyard Cafe in Antioch TN before he ever had a record deal. He used to perform a lot of Elton John songs.

[@elizabetheliott7512]

Don't stop plesse. Dining touching so manyifes with your music...ypu helped over the years battle cancer....and always end my days with your music...losts of days start it that way...Ted was right about you going straight to the top of charts for a long time sir. .may life always treat you kind...as well as your family....Happy Holidays...2 more Good times in everyone's life's...

[@BenjaminJSullivan]

This was really released in 1999? Wow! I remember when this was brand new. I can't believe it's been 12 years! Looking good Carlene!

[@karleensirna3313]

thanks lol

[@BenjaminJSullivan]

@@karleensirna3313 You're welcome! It only took 10 years for you to reply! LOL

[@richardlorith6936]

For those of us who do not live where we grew up, we can relate to this song when you go back and run into people you know

[@michaelsidick]

Phil Vassar is GREAT! I saw him play live!

[@ThePolka]

Well, back again. Can't get enough of this song. I get new meaning from it every time I hear it. Thank you again, Phil.

[@spiritfox2026]

I have spent years trying to find this song again. 0:30

[@johndybala8580]

My granddaughter, Karleigh, loves this song. I don't have the heart to tell her he's not actually singing her name.

[@carlenepruett1088]

Fun song...I was asked at church today if I'd heard it!! My name is Carlene also, and it's been rare to meet other ones with this name! Thanks for such an up beat, happy song!!:)

[@Michael103101985]

I gotta ask if you hold a Ph.D...

[@carlenetorii4008]

My name is Carlene too!

[@karleensirna3313]

me too

[@carleneoliveirapires660]

Realmente não tem muitas Carlene pir aí.

[@carlenejason2600]

im 18 and i found out about this song today.... oh im a Carlene too

[@HappyTrekkers]

I work with a woman named carlene and i cant help think of this song each time i hear her name. Vassar had great story telling songs.

[@msanna191]

Hearing the words Valedictorian in a good old country song is everything to me....

[@adallen23]

Im 16 i grew up with country and for the longest time ive grow out of it and it feels like my life hasnt been complete so Ive gone back and now im much happier person

[@jpearson70]

One of my favorite songs to date...it just has that feel good feel to it.

[@thesportsfan1777]

Just heard this song for the first time yesterday, and I already love it

[@tiberiuscaesar9857]

Hey this girl is the bomb! tattoos zero, gimmicks zero, bra zero, natural beauty with understated makeup and clothes WOW lookin' good Carlene :) I agree with Maggie Lynn glasses are hot on her, I like the whiz kid look.

[@54raceman]

Just wish I knew who she was lol

[@Foxfire-xq5ij]

Ditto

[@chrisschneider6863]

yes! He's awesome keep it up Phil vasser!

[@suzen.G.the.canadian]

my mom's name was Carlene, and I first heard this song in 2000 when I came back to my home town after being away for 16 years!

[@elmerlumague7041]

I am a secondary school teacher handling grade 7 students age 12 & 13,,,,,whenever i play country music on my class, most of them gives me a smile. It seems that they are not familiar with the songs because they are not interested with the kind of song i let them hear. I could still remember my high school years, when i was still young....this is the kind of music i like. I love to hear such kind of song untill now and i am always fascinated with country music.

[@SgtJackyBoy2150]

Thank you KSR for reminding me of this song!!!! Go Ryan Go!

[@CH-ih6ov]

Love this song!

[@scooter5117]

i'm a natural redhead and my name is Karlene!!! LOVE THIS SONG :)

[@tylerslepicka156]

Yo

[@karlenewarner8170]

Same here and same spelling! Takes me back to when I actually had a figure!

[@michaelvanhorn3271]

Kryptonite

[@karleensirna3313]

I come for the song but stay for the comments from other Karlenes

[@hom2fu]

this music video should have more viewers! it's sad that people can't enjoy good music!

[@codym8897]

On October 25, 1999, Phil Vassar released his debut single "Carlene" on Arista Nashville. It was Vassar's debut single, and the lead-off single from his self-titled 2000 debut album. Vassar wrote the song with Charlie Black and Rory Bourke, and featuring background vocals by Collin Raye. The song is about a girl named Carlene who went to high school. He recalls being an athlete who struggled with academics when she was a valedictorian. Now Carlene is an adult, he visits the school yard, where he meets Carlene by telling him that she looks good. In the second verse, the two go for a ride together as they begin conversing. Now that Carlene has PhD, and she's modeling for Vogue. He was a songwriter, who gets a couple songs on the radio. The single edit eliminates one repetition of the chorus at the end. This was Vassar's first music video, and it was directed by Gerry Wenner. The video debuted on CMT as a "Hot Shot" on October 29, 1999. The video features Vassar singing and playing piano on a rooftop.👍

[@nicholasalexander4268]

One of the best songs in any genre

[@troycrane2949]

Just an awesome tune! If it wasn't #1 in the country, it certainly should have been. One of the best country songs of all time!

[@robinelwood7867]

YOU looking good Snuggs! All grown up!!! BEAUTIFUL 💙

[@ltaranu]

I'm a natural redhead as well....and was valedictorian and am finishing up my phd! Haha, I always loved this song for the coincidences. Too bad I'm not a model!

[@mikeanrysmom]

Ive bet Phil more than once hes awesome...a nice person ..............

[@alexschwaller5254]

I love this song, his voice is so unique...i love his songs that highlight his amazing piano skills even more😊

[@54raceman]

2:21 lets be honest we all got smacked by our mom a few times for that reason at that age lol

[@wazar4501]

Been my favorite song since 2009.

[@danielkawuki4616]

I love the Carlene in this video, much so the song itself.

[@tobiasdubose8812]

Don't get me wrong, I love my hometown of Knoxville, TN. But after watching this video, I bet it was fun living in Nashville during the first 10 years of the 21st century (2000-2009).

[@countrydj2]

Happy 61st Birthday Phil.

[@mariahisthe1]

EXACTLY! You are your own person with good taste for music.

[@elizabetheliott7512]

So awesome to see you on you tube Phil..best investment of those who believe d. And still do from movie gallery employee fan club press...knew it when I first heard your voice. Mary B

[@MrRifftheref]

The actress playing Carlene is so gorgeous

[@normanhowe4938]

Her name is Carlene.

[@chadgunderson9434]

Heck yes she is

[@JulesNjShore]

Awesome show in AC !!! U were awesome!!!

[@andypollardsr833]

Jill valentino h

[@andypollardsr833]

Jill valentino k

[@andypollardsr833]

B min plop pp]l0 0000000

[@belenahernandez-futch3101]

gail davies

[@carlenezimmerman6435]

Finally! Someone has my name!

[@jdkernon]

Carlene Zimmerman me too

[@jessycosme1995]

im half puerto rican n half italian n i lov country music 3

[@markb1889]

It's for everybody. We don't care where your family comes from. Its the melting pot and we welcome all the good people who enjoy this great music.

[@steveherrington562]

A kinder and gentler time.....still good stuff 👍🏻

[@cindyh8017]

I love your songs. You bring a smile to my face and that faraway look in my eyes is me remembering my youth.😂❤😂❤

[@tiberiuscaesar9857]

What is that gorgeous woman's name? Phil V is a big country star I get it and love his work but she deserves to be a top model WOW!!!!!!!!!!

[@nancychessor2146]

Love 2 hear him. Seen him at memphis at prymaid 2000. What a good guy .would love 2 see him again.good piano player. 😂😂😅 4:03

[@nancychessor2146]

Excellent piano player.

[@nancychessor2146]

Excellent piano player.

[@kollinscey2948]

This song kicks ass! Heard waiting outside to be seated atJose Tejas , various artists being played!

[@ethanmiller2932]

I have never never never never never never never never never never never seen a better PIANO PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matilda1491]

I loved this song back then just as much as I love it today! Thanks Phil!

[@baseballboy771]

so underrated. this guy is the man