Sammy Kershaw - Third Rate Romance (Official Video)

Music video by Sammy Kershaw performing Third Rate Romance. (C) 2004 Mercury Records
#SammyKershaw #ThirdRateRomance #Vevo

[@lisamckinney5760]

Back when Country Music made sense ...I Miss REAL COUNTRY MUSIC

[@Markdenson012]

Hi dear I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your profile and sent a text hope you don't find it pestering...?

[@sammy-n7b]

The Amazing Rhythm Aces were real country. Were Hemen's Hermits real heavy metal?

[@Sammykershaw9384-u8v]

Dont forget to like ,subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on my latest releases if you wanna talk more my first digit is 616 followed by 675 then 298 and 7.

[@tracykingston9668]

@@sammy-n7b Were crossover with this tune when it came on the scene. Sorry , bud. 😋

[@billysikes1374]

Probably the most underrated country artist ever

[@fleetwood7538]

No it's not🙄

[@ZitchyMC]

@@fleetwood7538 who is?

[@FootballJesus]

@@fleetwood7538Sorry to tell your entitled ass but opinions exist.

[@FootballJesus]

@@fleetwood7538Sorry to tell your entitled ass but opinions exist.

[@nicksmith8166]

Why is literally everything “underrated” now days. Go find a new catch phrase.

[@ronanolan5425]

I was there when he made this video in Opelousas, Louisiana. The bar they were at was names "The Oaks" and the motel was across the street named " Pap's Motel". The bar is no longer there but the motel is still open.

[@dlarta7265]

Been there

[@that70sguy74]

Still better than any "country" song played today. Go Sammy.

[@luckeybucket]

country aint country nowadays

[@collinehays526]

So true 😅

[@janetwebb2701]

Amen!

[@williamotter5419]

Realit

[@HarleyRider-th7kv]

It's just hard to beat Sammy, Joe Diffie and Tracy Lawrence. They beat the hell out of where country has gone today.

[@marypowers5041]

[@titopuente8313]

Harley Rider 3021 Yup, all these new meth heads are ruining country music.

[@RonJohn63]

+Harley Rider 7130 You didn't mention Mark Chesnutt.

[@jasonsreelfishing1996]

mark is the man.

[@georgeeleftheriou9173]

teavis tritt trace Adkins

[@juliacrosby5066]

I'm still listening in 2024!! Great song

[@CissyBrazil]

Me too!

[@adrainnwallace5327]

30 year old song

[@miltonfogg2875]

Me too! Sammy never gets old!😂❤

[@Sammykershaw9384-u8v]

Dont forget to like ,subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on my latest releases if you wanna talk more my first digit is 616 followed by 675 then 298 and 7.

[@hbgriss]

When country was real and “sassy!” 🤘🏼💪🏼

[@tracyhall6195]

👍😏👍

[@brianhandley3445]

Yep, I agree wholeheartedly! My Dad used to say, that, todays country is “bubble gum” country. And, it was never said that well, before.

[@bowsel]

women, the down fall of men can I get an amen here?

[@larrybill2661]

l agree with you, indeed Sammy Kershaw is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@Markdenson012]

I came across you on this very comment section of joe diffie.his music have saved so many people from the trauma and difficult times in their lives and not just that he is a great singer but also an influential man who sing from the heart ❤ My father was a great fan of joe diffie ...he bought so many tickets and have been on several concerts. His a is a man with so much honor🎖 RIP legend 💔 Are you from the United States?

[@davidshaw604]

Amen

[@rocknraptor3195]

I beg to differ lmao!! Learn how to spot a good man, or a bad one but guessing you good at that! PLENTY out there but you all the same falling for the same ol story & line, sad actually.

[@tracykingston9668]

Money may grease the wheels , but good lookin young gals make the world go round. LOL 😁

[@RAM-tc7xq]

40 years later learning the lyrics are NOT "THIRD GRADE ROMANCE" 😂

[@Nurse66]

Third Rate Romance… LOW RENT RONDEAVUE!!!! 😂😂😂

[@TheRockin1953]

i sure they were way older than 8 years old....loll

[@RAM-tc7xq]

@@TheRockin1953 that's how old I WAS when it came out 😆

[@LisaW509]

I can see how having the phrase in the title could be confusing.

[@RAM-tc7xq]

@@LisaW509 jusy starting to learn to read about that time

[@RangerDanger66]

you know you're raised right when most of these songs are older than you and you're listening to them and loving them!

[@ritchhelmuth9168]

I agree 💯!

[@Hamchuck112]

How many teenagers listen to 70's rock? Not much of a valid point.

[@Dolla_dolla]

RangerDanger66 lovethis man

[@TimKaeb]

RangerDanger66 yes I am 18 years old and love old country music!!!

[@raymondward336]

And lived em

[@Mxbdt]

Please come back county music.

[@sheenagarrett6089]

When your old enough to realise what the song is about...

[@donarthiazi2443]

HaHaHa understanding this song is not exactly rocket science 😂 Still, many people will probably understand it about the time they learn to correctly use _"you're"_ instead of _"your"._

[@jenniferard5173]

It doesnt take much to put two and two together...🤦🏻‍♀️

[@johnmcwatters480]

Sammy still rules 😂😂

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@jenniferard5173 Exactly 🤷

[@hbgriss]

I was this old when i was fully hooking up at every and all country bars to this song vs playing w lyric meanings.

[@tracyhall6195]

..lol. ... For the dozens of times that I have viewed this gem 💎 video,, ..I never even noticed that "Sammy" is watching Sammy on the 📺 at 1:55 ! 😃 ...lmao. 😄

[@morganottlii2390]

I met Sammy Kershaw 1 time. A real likeable guy.

[@tiorobot]

I've heard this song many times before but I had never seen the video until today. The end of the video reminds me of something that I saw happen at a truck stop off Interstate 20 near Abilene Texas. She left with his pants, wallet and keys. Ole boy was not a happy camper.

[@carlasullivan3637]

Loved this song for years. Ex bartender and saw this played out several times lol

[@IwantRoses]

Wish I would've thought to do this back in my 20's when I could pull any man lol

[@alanhumphrey4198]

Bet you did!!😊😊

[@user-qj9ru8vt6x]

Yeow, I hope that's not you in the picture talking.....😮

[@lindahunter8457]

⁠@@IwantRosesI bet you saw plenty of old fools working as a bartender.

[@bigtnb012672]

3rd rate romance....low rent rendezvous!!! Nuff said

[@SwankyKitteh82]

"You don't look like my type, but I guess you'll do." ... If I had a dime for everytime...

[@ronaldt491]

You poor thing. I hope things improved later on.

[@dianehayse1816]

Lol

[@michaelfrain8196]

I'll even tell you I love you if you want to me to

[@michaelfrain8196]

I'm not bad looking,but with a woman that looks like that on that video,yeah I'd tell her I love her if she wanted me to

[@candicox1568]

@@michaelfrain8196 ha ha

[@kimbelanger1113]

I met Sammy in 96 talked and hugged him. He was a sweetheart with a voice and accent that melted my heart for years.

[@tracyhall6195]

..[In my best "Napoleon Dynamite" voice]... "LUCKY !!" 😕 ❤️

[@jeannespahr2696]

Me and my sweetie were arguing in my car, what's 🤓 new, he played this to break the ice. Loved it every since. Love my sweetie.

[@alvincourtney227]

Most Country singer today don't have a clue what Country music is

[@btmbud]

Did anyone else catch Sammy as the motel clerk? Great version

[@nickl7321]

btmbud I did lol it was hilarious

[@christophersherrell4592]

He was also watching the music video for Queen of my double wide trailer.

[@bettyrosser4359]

I caught it

[@AnitaJones-yb9jd]

Hopefully thank goodness I have the same you can forget about me to her birthday what did you buy me some cheap blue fidget I won't wear okay I'll accept that one is it an hourglass I can buy nothing I have to keep things in my account please stop thank you freak you get it tomorrow no please don't come by and see me I'm hurt enough 👋🤭😠🧐🥺😴🥺🫡🥴😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😑🫥

[@AnitaJones-yb9jd]

Tu is a heat and one 🕜

[@lindamateri7298]

This is one of the funniest videos,,, love Sammy’s voice he is always smiling he obviously loves singing,, real Country,,,

[@mistybailey688]

😂

[@leftgerm8670]

I've loved this song since I was 9. Didn't get it then. But I sure do now.

[@billysturgeon8616]

I don't know who was in charge of picking the actresses for the 90's Country Music videos, but that person had a great eye for it.

[@christopherbonanno1120]

And what is funny is as you get older you still look for woman that looks like what you grew up looking at

[@arthurradley4423]

It doesn't seem to be as many out there now as there was in the 90s

[@lindahunter8457]

The third rate men are still falling for the sob stories of much younger women. They probably will end up lonely and possibly broke.

[@danielshaw8049]

I must confess , Sammy did a good job on this Song

[@cindymartinez6582]

I know another singer sang this but sammy Kershaw kicked butt singing it he's a great singer even though vern gosdin is my favorite of all times his songs makes you cry especially chisel and stone sad song

[@danielshaw8049]

@@cindymartinez6582 yes it is, I found God and this is no more.

[@cindymartinez6582]

Yes Daniel he did

[@josephwrichard2643]

@@cindymartinez6582 I was just listening to Both Sammy n' Vern Gosdin on my way home, "There ain't nothing Wrong" and "Do u believe me Now" Beautiful

[@jamesdaple9951]

I just can’t get over her eyes! I’ve watched this video bunches of times!

[@sammybummahbee1198]

I love it at 2:55 when asked if he’s done this kind of thing before and he says a time or two and he counts with his fingers and keeps going.....

[@hcaballero57]

Every time I hear that part I always mimic it.

[@michaelfrain8196]

I'll even tell you I love you if you want me to

[@tracyhall6195]

I like it when Sammy spins on the bar stool at 2:43 ! 🌋

[@robinbrogdon3365]

I love me some Sammy Kershaw and have for years. ❤❤❤❤

[@jeannespahr2696]

Me and my man's song. He played for me while trying to talk to me. We both know what it means to us. Smiling

[@chadwickcloister5143]

"the amazing rhythm aces"

[@pamelamyers9613]

One can not dispute some of the most brilliant lyricists are men and women writing the words for country music songs.

[@Markdenson012]

I love this song so much my colleague at work recommended this song to me and I decided to give it a try... I have no regrets lol

[@alanhumphrey4198]

I remember when Sammy first started out, he would always appear with saddlebags slung over his shoulder.😊😊

[@loraeden1596]

He's absolutely right..no need to talk about... When you know what you want... Love that...

[@tracykingston9668]

Yep , they were both wanting to have a serious game of chess.

[@troydaigle7902]

​@@tracykingston9668LOL

[@procrastinator6902]

"You don't look like my type" lyrics should've been "You look like my dad"!

[@timmymassey7869]

Yoooo this is hilarious 😭😂😂

[@lindahunter8457]

😂😂😂

[@willdes8330]

Every time I watch this video, I always wonder if that was actress Victoria Jackson , or just a look a like. Always liked this video.

[@erikalynn06]

I grew up on this kind of country music,I miss it!

[@timothyashworth4914]

I second that mam ;)

[@garthrmunisweatlive7265]

you don`t need to "miss it",here it is. I don`t know but Sammy might even still tour occasionally. peace out. Reggae country Rocks!!!

[@travisgilmore7924]

erika k me too

[@ethanweeter2732]

This is not really a country song, it is actually a soft rock or blues song.

[@bigEratt]

Originally done by Amazing Rhythm Aces in 1975..

[@cynthiapressley8455]

This was my Mama's favorite song. I can't believe I still remember all the words. It's a good sing-along song.

[@larrybill2661]

l agree with you, indeed Sammy kershaw is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…

[@cynthiapressley8455]

@@larrybill2661 thank you. I hope the same for you. 😊

[@larrybill2661]

@@cynthiapressley8455 it my pleasure having you as a friend and where are you from if you really don’t mind me asking??

[@cynthiapressley8455]

@@larrybill2661 Hi. I live in SE Texas. What about you?🙂

[@larrybill2661]

@@cynthiapressley8455 That’s really a nice Place to stay

[@MrJoker-]

Play on Sammy, play on!!!

[@scrapiron6870]

Beautiful song with those vintage sensational ladies, pure as gold. Never again

[@traviswilliams4962]

This right here is REAL country music....not that boohoo crap...talkin bout my neighbor shot my dog and I'm getting divorced!!!!

[@beeztrapp1612]

Where exactly is the song about your neighbor shooting the dog and getting divorced? Is it in the room with us?

[@Chicken_Wing91]

I’d rather hear that than another generic country pop song about driving my truck down a dirt road.

[@lindahunter8457]

@@Chicken_Wing91those songs are tiresome and boring.

[@Chicken_Wing91]

@@lindahunter8457 that’s like your opinion

[@lindahunter8457]

@@Chicken_Wing91 I was actually AGREEING with you that generic country pop about the pickup truck, etc was boring. Did you think I was saying this video is boring??? I think it’s classic.

[@excavatoree]

How many realize this is a song from 1974? (Russell Smith, The amazing Rhythm Aces) Sammy's 1994 version is a cover.

[@lindalowe924]

Thank you and yeah I think my mother and father done a great job

[@Markdenson012]

I love this song so much.my colleague at work recommended this song to me and I decided to give it a try... I have no regrets lol

[@marilynmccollum5905]

I love this music video!!! My favorite thing is Sammy “doing the 5 finger count”!!!!!! Gotta love it!!!!

[@70smusicjunkie]

“But only a time or 2 3? 4?5”. The head tilt says “hell idk”

[@jamesdaple9951]

God is she gorgeous!!

[@marthaard2385]

Dang so is he not her pick up guy

[@loraclary5448]

Sammy is gorgeous too!!

[@lindahunter8457]

Sammy is gorgeous! Beautiful voice too. The very young actress/model is indeed very beautiful. I love this video. I’m an “older” lady, and have worked hard to look as tasteful as I can as every decade passes. No doubt, women in their 20s are gorgeous. For all of us women, we were too at that age!

[@ronaldkejick4826]

A very good rendition of a very good tune. Thank you, Sammy Kershaw.

[@cindymartinez6582]

Good singer song writer right up there with vern gosdin love sammy

[@franklatona2667]

I agree 50 percent. This is an excellent rendering (Sammy's personality carries this video) Sadly, I can only rate the song itself as Ho Hum (mediocre) The Amazing Rhythm Aces we're never great song writers.

[@user-cr4ml2rp6w]

@@franklatona2667 L take. the original is great

[@dabprod]

@@franklatona2667 Was a huge hit for the Amazing Rhythm Aces. Carson had them on The Tonight Show to preform it. Never heard from them again.

[@collinehays526]

Sounded great Sammy missed listening to you where have you been 😅😅

[@CissyBrazil]

Back in the day, Sammy Kershaw did those great expressions when he was singing a song… A smile of his head, etc. Unique! 😂😂 cracked me up!

[@sweetpea2839]

I hated leering eyes and knowing smiles. They knew nothing and did not see anything worth while they looked right past it.

[@cynthia6637]

This is a true story for this song....

[@larrybill2661]

l agree with you, indeed Sammy kershaw is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…

[@Markdenson012]

This song hit so differently, it speaks directly to my heart ❤️ and I can't help it so it's on repeat all day lol. Where are you from beautiful?

[@jackson4404]

Sure feels like it.

[@jumpin_jack_1313]

"Third Rate Romance" is a song written by Russell Smith, first recorded in Montreal in 1974 by Jesse Winchester and his band the Rhythm Aces, assisted by Smith. It became a hit the following year by the newly re-formed Amazing Rhythm Aces on its 1975 album Stacked Deck.

[@billdavis6463]

Better yet, listen to the........ Amazing Rhythm Aces it's on their Stacked Deck album. 1974-1975 was the year!!!!! Oh what a year.. 🙂

[@JC-gw3yo]

Saw Sammy in Lewistown MT... Awesome... My wife was so beautiful

[@eyeonart6865]

When he smile you need no light in the room.

[@tracyhall6195]

LOL ~ Ol' Sammy makes a "cameo" in his own video as the "No Tell Motel" desk attendant at 1:55 ... with the "WAR" (L.A. soul band) hat and "smart" glasses ! 🤓

[@isabell5190]

Third Rate Romance DAMN SAMMY

[@Markdenson012]

Hi dear I was on my scrolling mode when I saw your profile and sent a text hope you don't find it pestering...?

[@joeb3668]

Haven't heard it in years ya gotta love it

[@brad-bx3mt]

Yeah, he does this rock classic, justice. Like both versions equally.

[@JRbiker1]

i remember when Freddie Fender released this song. First heard in on an AM country station in Katy Texas. Hal McClain was the disc jockey.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

If you're still listening to this you're a legend and I love you! Great song ....from Fort Worth, Texas

[@Sammykershaw9384-u8v]

Dont forget to like ,subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated on my latest releases if you wanna talk more my first digit is 616 followed by 675 then 298 and 7.

[@momsher1]

Always loved this video when CMT had REAL country videos airing!

[@bigdog593]

Love this song guess I been there many years ago

[@loisrussell6006]

Actually, a cute song. He’s got a wicked little smile, Lol would not even considered.

[@DavidIrbyUSAF]

I like this cover better than the original.

[@QueenOfTheSea101]

today's "country" is NOT country. THIS is country!!! what they're calling country today is more like pop. Rascal Flatts is one of the few artists of today who actually stick to country like it was meant to be heard. Sammy is one of my all-time favorites. and i love that the girl stole the rich guy's money and stuff! serves him right for taking her to some cheap motel

[@wdbisl]

Miranda Lambert is really country as well.

[@boydhopkins4319]

Tell that to Chris Stapleton.

[@lockedin60]

Every generation seems to interpret "country music" differently. If youtube or the internet had been available in the 1960 I feel sure that the 1940's generation would have said the same thing about Waylon and Buck Owens version of country. I like a variety of music genres. I am not a fan of rap or hip-hop or ballet music. These forms of expression just does not fit my taste. But they are legitimate forms of expression. I grew up listening to Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jim Reeves and Hank Williams Sr. I like some of their stuff but not all of it. Just like today's "country music".

[@itsleokid2075]

Lol

[@kyleb5169]

Garth Brooks started the pop country movement that led to where we are today. It started in the 90s with him when he made country music mainstream and popular.

[@ep61611]

I'm lucky enough to have heard songs during this period firsthand. The song originally came out in 1974 and was done by Jesse Winchester and his band The Rhythm Aces (you've probably never heard of him...neither have I). But the following year, it was re-done by the re-formed Amazing Rhythm Aces. This is where I heard it the first time - I think they did the best version, but then, I don't get too excited over re-makes.

[@tracyhall6195]

Good👍take. ... R.I.P., Russell Smith. 🎤 🙏 🕊

[@mptajosog]

Come on boy...you know better...always gettin yer self in hot water!😄

[@larrybill2661]

l agree with you, indeed Sammy Kershaw is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.

[@Markdenson012]

This song hit so differently, it speaks directly to my heart ❤️ and I can't help it so it's on repeat all day lol. Where are you from beautiful?

[@lostinspacerobinson1527]

Thanks Sammy , it was ,,,, Unexpected...... J.d, somewhere Ohio.

[@aledojustajones]

Sammy needs another #1 hit, I love his voice

[@mr.lineman4428]

I feel my age when I say this but I remember when Sammy Kershaw came out I today have every single album CD cassette Etc that he's ever put out he is an amazing singer and an amazing man

[@blackcallalily6540]

Sammy was such a cutie pie 😍

[@Markdenson012]

I love this song so much.my colleague at work recommended this song to me and I decided to give it a try... I have no regrets lol

[@hotchihuahua1546]

The name of the songs make me laugh , however , they do tell a true story . 😁

[@ruthanndaly11]

Now here is real county music !!! Wish we could go back to the real stuff !!!!

[@seanporter-rylant9712]

Me too

[@audreydouglas4807]

@@seanporter-rylant9712 I do too.

[@volunteerpatriot2143]

Loved the song back in the early 70's. Love the vid Sammy has done. They don't make music like this anymore.

[@lindaowens933]

I haven't heard him in years I forgot about him he was very good

[@cindyannehalcrow4401]

MY FAVORITE SONG...

[@tommymann69]

We love Sammy Kershaw

[@noahbryanmccutcheon7625]

I’ve had a few of those third rate romance and rendezvous

[@976mindy]

OH, he is. He has very strong, nice hands too ;)

[@vintagespider5627]

Oh this was good stuff

[@hardway1746]

So I made her the queen of my double wide trailer with the polyester curtains and the red wood deck.

[@dmotta2811]

My little daughter and I loved this song back in the 90s . We used to sing out loud the “ yes. I have but only a time or two” and then he would hold up three more fingers. And she was a little kid.

[@tracyhall6195]

🎶 "Midnight Rendezvous" !! 🎸🤘 😎 rocks ! (1980 rocker, by The BABYS !). 💟

[@hurtlockerr8661]

Awesome remake of this song Sammy nailed it .

[@jefferystark1662]

An awesome cover of "The Amazing Rythym Aces " hit from back in the Seventies By Sammy Kershaw and the Video Nails it !!

[@genbower]

Great song. Mighty good guitar picking too.

[@juliebrtek4506]

One Greatest Hit Song, Once go listen to music and later guys buy me drinks and later one said was get married next day. Never forget that back then: glad made home safe.

[@maxwoods3764]

Ol girl made his day 👌🇺🇸😂

[@MiaSeas-iy4hz]

I love this song it's soo true. He was so good at his music. 😊😊😊

[@bigdog593]

Listen to it again love it I told my 2 sons 2 Listen 2 this song and ask them it not worth it I know I did it love the 1 you are with

[@chris78162]

Just saw him a couple of weeks ago in Yorktown, Tx. He put on an amazing show

[@stevenconnell2463]

This definitely classic country music at its best

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Ahh yes the younger days, going to da club AKA beer joint and getting a wife for the night....

[@woobieweibel]

I think he kind of looks like Ray Wise... Both very handsome men!

[@melaniememories461]

Sammy is still 🔥

[@Markdenson012]

This song hit so differently, it speaks directly to my heart ❤️ and I can't help it so it's on repeat all day lol. Where are you from beautiful?

[@jondough76]

I always enjoyed Sammy's music back in his heyday. I even lived in his hometown of Kaplan, LA for about a year. He seems to be their one claim to fame.

[@rogertuttle243]

Still listening in dec 2020/jan2021. Great song!!

[@jamesheverling7841]

This is a catchy tune and video.!!!!!!!!!!.❤😂🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂❤❤

[@braysengentile3998]

What a artist wow.

[@alexasmachine]

NOW THAT WAS A KICKIN SCAM! 👊😆✌❤