Statler Brothers - Do You Know You Are My Sunshine

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Oh how I miss real beautiful music like this...... Rock and Roll died at the end of the 70s and Country Music finally died in the 90s. And now all we have left is our old Records Tapes and CD and KZbin music videos. I thank you KZbin for allowing a platform for this.

[@RiderOfRohan13Pro]

Lew had a voice like a steel guitar. They don't make 'em like him anymore. Rest in Peace.

[@philliphoward7455]

My wife and I first learned of the Statler Brothers in 1973. From that time on we were hooked. We bought most of their vinyl albums and attended at least a half - dozen of their concerts. We have seen both Lee and Jimmy in concert feel that both were excellent. I think that that era of country entertainment is gone forever and that those 5 men - Harold, Phil, Lew, Don and Jimmy - were born to sing and perform. I thank their wives for sharing them with us all those years.

[@claylyons6447]

Best country vocal group ever. I saw them in concert 3 times in the 1980's. Lew DeWitt had retired by then. I think anyone could relate to their songs, no matter what genre of music they prefer.

[@Lynn-r8h]

❤

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Rock and Roll Died in the 70s and Country Music died in the 90s and Music has never been the same. Thank God for KZbin

[@mameschwarzfischer2806]

My favorite group

[@StacySchwass]

Wish some group would pick this up, just dont hear that beautiful harmony anymore. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@patroverius4319]

I doubt anyone will believe me, but my mom is the little girl in this song. She attended one of their concerts when she was a kid, and she asked them to play You Are My Sunshine, but before they got to it, her mom (my grandmother) told her they had to leave. Then, one day she heard this song on the radio

[@earlhaywood4372]

Good for you. God Bless you. Life is like that, many of us who have influenced and done many things that made history and changed life, are like the old saying, " IF A TREE FALLS IN THE FOREST AND NO ONE HEARS IT DOES IT MAKE A NOISE ?

[@brianhelle7064]

Love the Statler Brothers. Harold was always the comedian that's why they're loved so much. I always listen to their music. After Lew Dwitt left and Jimmy Fortune joined in the early 1980s their music still topped the charts. Miss the group. Sad day in the country music industry when Lew Dwitt and Harold Reed passed away in different years and different days. RIP Lew Dwitt and Harold Reed.

[@wilmashaw4863]

I didn't listen to Statler music until well after Jimmy Fortune joined the group. Now, I love Jimmy but Lew DeWitt has stolen my heart. I wish I had seen more of him.

[@karenhiller9189]

Lew was my favorite❤

[@a1chemist1]

Lew was the Better high tenor that mixed better with the group

[@AlanStevenson-Graham]

Great group

[@AlanStevenson-Graham]

The 1st song I heard from the Stanley's was the comedy song Flowers On The Wall

[@LyndaLesperance]

I loved Lew what a talented guy!

[@pg1171]

The Statlers have always been an extremely class act. Very personable and extremely talented. Harold and Lew will always be terribly missed!

[@claylyons6447]

You got that right! I saw them in concert 3 times back in the 1980"s. Awesome!

[@StephenKershaw1]

yeah, their drug use and pedophilia was so classy

[@NRKem]

I wonder if The Statlers Brother's had any idea how much sunshine their music brought, and continues to bring, to so many of us!

[@juneribbons5196]

And still brings. Some times I just listen to all of their songs. I binge watch

[@MemestiffGaming]

I'm an 18 year old and they bring me sunshine everyday

[@Brenilea]

My mom loved The Statler Brothers and listening to them makes me think of her!

[@cards0486]

Il live in Louisville and they came here on tour quite often. I saw them every time. They certainly enjoyed performing and all the love between the audience and the guys was apparent.

[@rosemaryjonston8529]

Lew and Jimmy .. two of the best tenor voices ever!!!!👍👍👍💕💕💕💕

[@cooter-of7ej]

lew picked jimmy to replace him there a story told by jimmy

[@thomasquinnsr7103]

I have always loved the Statler Brothers and their music. I saw them and their bus in person and was given a tour

[@popcultureo4246]

Rest In Peace Harold Reid, there will be sunshine for you in heaven!

[@shawndowdy7697]

this was the first casstette tape I ever bought, had never heard of the Statler Brothers at the time, I wore that poor cassette out so bad when it clicked I'd have to pull it out and "forward" it with a pencil to get past the scotch tape!

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Goodbye Harold and Lew. We will always love you.

[@genevestal9740]

R.I.P. Harold Reid, owner of an ultra incredible bass voice. Roadhog reunited with his right hand man, Witchita

[@davidphillips1620]

there never has , nor will there ever be a group who can replace the statlers

[@HiveOfBees]

+david phillips you are so right

[@mr.warmth1511]

+david phillips they fialy put them in the hall of fame

[@daviddooley5361]

AMEN!!!

[@dippydija6275]

The oak ridge boys could put up a good fight, but theyre probably the closest we got

[@walteralrutz5324]

AMEN !!!

[@Casper1tfg]

The GREATEST GROUP EVER in Country Music...BAR NONE!!!

[@GooglFascists]

Grew up with the Statler Bros. singing in local churches in the Shenandoah Valley region of VA. They never sounded the same after Lew passed, but Jimmy's tenor allowed them to stay together and keep blessing us with music.

[@rickyedwards7504]

Jimmy was actually the better singer, more stable, more controlled, but Lee’s voice just floated around up there in the stratosphere. I could listen all day

[@DayTrader__]

@@rickyedwards7504 completely agree. Jimmy was the better singer but Lees voice was just incomparable to any singer I’ve ever hear and I loved it too.

[@emilyandkaylatyler6120]

You can't find real talent like this today.

[@claylyons6447]

You got that right. Totally agree.

[@claylyons6447]

Agreed!

[@hapehollidaze]

Absolutely love these guys, listening to a few of these songs instantly takes me back to the age of 7 (I’m 56) waiting for the mail to come with my 10 cassette tapes for 1 cent from Columbia house!! Of which 3 were The Statlers! Best country music group ever! Long live Lou DeWitt! Hope you’re harmonizing in heaven - amazing talent!

[@buckscott3147]

Same, same, same. Age 56, age 7, Columbia House, all of it...

[@ENDERTON2000]

Me too, 55. Saw a lot of country acts throughout the 70's at a campground/theme park (ponderosa park) in Ohio growing up, including the oak ridge boys. Sadly never seen the statler brothers though

[@franceskotzur9401]

This is what music is missing these days. Melodies, harmonies, and joy.

[@2009metisman]

a time when the vocals weren't drowned out by the instruments

[@whatevericantfindone]

Statler's are my all time favorite group. I Tweeted to them last night and they actually answered I told them they were the ring tone on my phone, they said wow, we're a ring tone, we love you! . I was so excited I jumped up and down, called two friends. Made my day.

[@mr.warmth1511]

+Middy Darius they are nice people for sure

[@pammiesuepastura]

+Middy Speir How can I get them on my ring tone? (I'm stupid that way).

[@mikeadili4686]

The best singing group the world has ever known. This is one of my favorite songs.

[@sauquoit13456]

Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, died on Friday, April 24th, 2002 after a long battle with kidney failure. He was 80 years old... Between 1965 and 1990 the Staunton, Virginia group had sixty six records on the Billboard Country charts, thirty three made the Top 10 with four reaching #1, "Do You Know You Are My Sunshine" for two weeks in May 1978, "Elizabeth" for one week in March for 1984, "My Only Love" for one week in March of 1984, and "Too Much On My Heart" for one week in November of 1985... Founding member Lewis Calvin DeWitt passed away at the young age of 52 on August 15th, 1990 {Crohn's disease}... May both Mr. Reid and Mr. DeWitt R.I.P. * They just missing having three more #1 records when their "Flowers On The Wall" for four weeks in 1966, "Do You Remember These" for four weeks in 1972, and "Oh Baby Mine (I Get So Lonely)" for one week in 1983, all peaked at #2...

[@libertyann439]

Yeah but they had so much great stuff that never charted!

[@bchbys]

2020

[@sauquoit13456]

@@bchbys Thanks for the reply and the good catch, I guess I'll have to proof read all future 'Cut and Paste'.. Thanks again and stay safe...

[@Wglass90]

Lew DeWitt just recently reunited with one of his brothers. R.I.P. Harold Reid.

[@billdemarce1789]

Had to be quite a reunion.

[@trailladymtb7700]

Yes indeed,, quite a reunion!!!

[@catherinebeasley8631]

974 will always love this group, best quartet ever.

[@ChristineNeff]

There will Never be a Quartet Like the Statler Brothers !!! They are THE BEST Ever !!!!

[@thelastjohnwayne]

There will never be another Statler Brothers

[@patriot4786]

Lew here made it all more beautiful, especially hes guitar work and melodious tenor vocals

[@dburnham1941]

This is a great song. It is happy. I still miss that voice of Lou DeWitt.

[@supernikki12100]

He spell his name Lew DeWitt, saw them in 1980 just love Lew voice.

[@sylviasteacy8021]

Do do I. Rest in peace, Lou! Love you!!❤️❤️

[@sylviasteacy8021]

Do do I!! Rest in peace, Lou! Love you!!

[@impassable]

Love Lew's voice in this one

[@shirleymeeks8448]

I love Statlers Brothers

[@ivanmcaleese6388]

Don Reid was brilliant singer

[@steveo479]

This is by far and away my absolute favourite Statler song. That is saying alot, because of the vast array of great songs.

[@marieblackwell068]

It's one of my top Statler brothers, but, biy, it's hard to have a single top ONE

[@aleksey262]

Only a very loving dad could write such beautiful words for his young daughter, who praise her for the whole world. Be Happy!

[@2010eab]

Some of the greatest harmonies you’ll ever here! Thanks for all the great years, starting listening to these guys when I was a teenager

[@melmacneill2786]

Great to see Lou. He is a great singer however he is also a great guitar player and does not get nearly the credit he deserves. Listen closely to his guitar work.

[@patriot4786]

Mel MacNeill i know right, Lew was amazing

[@corneliadenninger5395]

*Lew

[@francisalanwormald6328]

AT 85 I SO LOVE SEEIN THE BROS AS YOUNG MEN!! ALWAYS A LISTENING TREAT!!!

[@kathyfisher532]

THIS IS REAL MUSIC

[@highnrising]

The first and only number 1 hit for the original 4-man Statler Brothers with Lew DeWitt.

[@wade727nelson]

Oh Lord when I die take me back to when the Statler Brothers were singing great music forever

[@wiscgaloot]

Oh man, Lew's tenor was fantastic. RIP, Lew.

[@richardrevetta8389]

They were my dads favorite group. God rest his soul.

[@wade727nelson]

I didn't think I liked country music and then one day the Statler Brothers came on the radio.

[@bacsi19461]

No four guys should have that much singing talent.

[@hanklogsdon8390]

Statler's were awesome!!

[@billwestrope8169]

4 terrific gentlemen great music RIP HAROLD

[@tp-gj3sc]

I've seen them in concerts 5 or 6 times. They never get old.

[@faithdaily1959]

I miss them.

[@sunflowers28]

Country folks are class acts, and all heart...♡♡♡ @RonnieDunn was the first one to note a Twitter message. I hollered so loud I grabbed my pillow so my neighbors didn't make a noise complaint. 10:30 at nite and squealing over Ronnie Dunn♡♡♡ Most of them do acknowledge. Lucky us!

[@cards0486]

I have loved them for so very long. I still have all the albums. When Lew got sick and had to leave the group they never sounded the same. Donnie, Harold and Phil were still as perfect, but the harmony of those four could never be replicated. Then they retired. And Harold passed on. But, oh, I’m so thankful to still have their beautiful songs.

[@janicesimmons-d8r]

Did you know Statler Brothers. YOU R MY sunshine. I love your music🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@vb5356]

My mother loved you so much. Special memories of my childhood in the 70’s and 80’s.

[@t4texastomjohnnycat978]

😢R.I.P. HAROLD REID

[@lonniechiasson1747]

I know this may be intended a happy great song, but as I play and sing this song to my dog , she licks my tears as I'm singing bc I know one day god will call her home. But today I made sure she knows how much I love her.

[@bacsi19461]

best group ever, hands down.

[@FelipedeAndrade04]

My favorite song! RIP Harold!!!

[@MaryAnderson-xs5wd]

I love my smart phone because of all of these older songs. I remember setting beside my daddy in a little white rocking chair listening to these songs. Wonderful memories.

[@angelhunt9389]

Love the classics..sometimes we just need to sing our way home..

[@samiranbiswas1470]

Angel Hunt MN

[@lonniecraig5186]

@Angel Hunt I have done so on several occasions. And this song is a great one to sing to while driving, IMO.

[@tonyhoward7004]

I remember their greatest hits album we used to play continuously in the record shop on Music Row…..so many great songs but this is my absolute favorite

[@clairederickson3356]

This song has become my "earworm"".

[@Thomasgene]

God Bless The Statler Brothers, Thank you Dad For Taking Me To see them! God Bless You Dad!

[@emilydawn6412]

RIP Sir thank you for sharing your gift with us, this is my fave of you fellas! Grateful my gramma shared you with me on her 8 tracks.

[@nathanielkropf7716]

Beautiful!!! One of the best country groups ever! Truely legendary.....

[@charleskeller8748]

I sang this song to each of my grandchildren the first time i held them.

[@claylyons6447]

Lew DeWitt passed away way too early. Hard to believe it's been almost 30 years. What talent he had!

[@elnivnorbxblastic3925]

i was looking looking and looking but now i found them myfirst time to hear their voice when i was 20s its very awesome for me now im turning 43 they are still fabulus voice godbless💖💖💖💖👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍😇😇😇😇😇👪👪👪👪from the heart of of the phillippines...

[@Pga924]

THE BEST quartet in country music!

[@billbunnel9884]

Those guys were the greatest .

[@shelby_smithkc21]

RIP Harold Reid 🙏😔

[@christinejones7070]

My favorite group. Miss you Lou Dewitt, loved and still love to hear him sing.

[@LewStatlerFAN]

Yes, ANYTHING WITH LEW IS PRICELESS. : )

[@gaymichaelis7581]

I love the Statler Brothers and I love this song!!! Yes, as PG 1171 here says they are an extremely class act, very personable and extremely talented!!! Yes, Harold and Lew will always be extremely missed!!! Thank you to the Statler brothers that are still here!! And thank you to the seller brothers, our brothers, on the other side!! Harold and Lew!!! And thank you to their wives and families and the band and their families!!! And to whomever is responsible for bringing this to KZbin!!

[@janerietcheck6125]

I love you Lew!!!!!And always will.

[@webbjr37]

Another good one from the top group ever

[@PLAYaudioTheSmoothJazzChannel]

I like this!

[@myold74]

Awesome song. Country doesn't get any better than this!

[@the_quaint_gypsy]

My parents had every statler bros record but I played only one song over and over, wearing it out. Little did they know then that I was a reclusive soul, they know now. Flowers on the wall foretold my life

[@taurnguard]

Rest in peace, Harold. :(

[@jacquelinereiterruth868]

My grandmother used to sing this song to me when I was a little girl......she loved the Statler Bros.......and it still makes me cry.

[@tinybiggsmusic]

Priceless!

[@jamesgallagher4726]

I love them. I have listened since 1966 when I was in the Navy.

[@msMarciaAnn1986]

Harold..thank you for writing this song.....

[@Yesica1993]

Oh, goodness, I've not heard this song in SO many years!!

[@countrymoni]

Very nice Song an i love it,thanks to you for sharing.Moni

[@jamesgallagher4726]

I was in the Navy in 1964 when I heard Flowers On The Wall. I came on leave to New York from Mayport, Fla. and sang it to my friends. They didn't believe it was on the radio. When it came to N. Y. they liked it. I believe I had a little part in that. Great group and times. Always loved this song also.

[@patriot4786]

james gallagher thank you for your service

[@aletamull5207]

I So-Love The Statler's!

[@mssandy90]

I am so happy this has been posted. They were absolutely the best of the best. Don has always been my favorite, but they were all great. Lew was so unique and they alway put on a show you could take your whole family to see. Thanks for the post brotherhamlet.

[@runingwater]

These guys are my favorite. I was fortunate to grow up near them and go to there 4 th of July concerts. They don't make guys like this anymore.

[@donnawoodman6249]

The guy withe the deep voice reminds me of a rumble strip , love it 😍

[@MemestiffGaming]

That would be Harold Reid, he passed a few months ago, rip

[@RMorr50912]

The Statler Brothers are the music I was raised with. Never be anything like them again. Amazing people and beautiful voices.

[@terryscott6891]

Absolutely the best

[@juneribbons5196]

My all time faviorite song

[@michaelwiley5889]

simply incredible. nothing like these guys and the Oaks

[@catherineparsons4880]

absolutely a first and forever. Memorable favorite

[@jamessmotrycki9032]

The Statlers were one of the best groups in Country music and thery still get me into the music even after over 40 years . I can remember listening to them and Elvis , Johnny Cash , June Carter Cash , Roy Orbison . Those guys made music fun .

[@elahegoodarzi2612]

James said

[@jeffe1779]

I'm pretty sure those suits are amazing.

[@patriot4786]

Jeff E 1970s