Statler Brothers Singing Again

Six years after retirement, the Statler Brothers sang one final time at their induction to the Country Music Hall of Fame (Summer 2008). Excuse the poor video quality.

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Dear Statler Brothers: Us true Statler Brothers fans will go to our graves loving you.

[@shelliecollier7017]

Darn straight!

[@TheCoyotedog]

❤

[@WeedaMae]

The Statler Brothers were sooo generous to their hometown Staunton Virginia. I still love to listen to their music. It brings back fond memories of the Happy Birthday USA 4th of July events. Oh how crowded Staunton would be. Back then I was too “young and dumb” to realize and appreciate how special it (and The Statlers) was/were. And now…we have the next generation with Wilson Fairchild performing many of the songs that their Dad’s entertained us with over the years. Thank you Harold, Lou, Phil and Don and Jimmy.

[@jeffharper7579]

I have to have some sound or music playing so I can sleep, I listen to them almost every night all night. Very relaxing.

[@mariellemartin7372]

R.I.P. Harold. :-(

[@sueadt8421]

Getting my daily STATLER fix!!! I love these guys!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gpmcd1044]

God bless the Statlers. RIP Harold. We miss you already!

[@dewittshank7351]

My wife and I were privileged to be at the Statler Brothers final concert, and even more privileged they chose to hold it in my hometown of Salem, Virginia. One of their guests was Jimmy Dean, clearly not in good health at that time. I suppose that may have been his last concert, too. But as big as he was, at one time anyway, the Statlers ruled that night. What a triumph they had for their last appearance.

[@warrenburlingame1172]

We are so lucky to have videos like this. RIP Harold

[@markk4042]

Who did not know that the Statler Brother's TV show was THE NO.#1 program all 6 or 7 years they were on???? Ending on a high note! How many shows do you know that had THAT same ethics and integrity to stay on top the whole time??? They knew when to quit when they were at their BEST!!!

[@highnrising]

The #1 show ON CMT. Let's not get carried away.

[@onecoolguy517]

Now that Harold is gone, it's over for sure for the Statler brothers. I never had the pleasure of seeing them live in concert, but they will live on for many, many, years as the best gospel and country band that ever graced a stage anywhere. RIP Mr. Reid. You were one of the best my friend, and you'll be sorely missed by all!

[@juliew1966]

Joe Murray I saw them many times live in concert. It was a rare treat. Those God-loving men and their witness to their audience was wonderful. They had a comedy skit, thanks to Harold.

[@onecoolguy517]

@@juliew1966 I'm sure seeing them live was a treat for you, and some nice memories as well. I never got the opportunity to see the Statler brothers preform live, because I lived in a small town in Kansas, back in the mid 70'S, and they were always hundreds of miles away from me!

[@annem8152]

at least they filmed their last concert.

[@donnahanson3139]

I saw them in concert twice in the 70’s and 80’s they were wonderful. I miss them so much and still listen to them everyday.

[@UPNSP]

The Statler Brothers will always have better music than Gayle (singer of the dumbest hit I have heard in 25 years, ABCDEFU) will ever have.

[@Elvis2549]

RIP Harold, U WILL be missed

[@jacobfranz1204]

I will turn 74 exactly one week before this Christmas, and it seems everyday another part of my past dies, actors, singers, sports stars, etc. etc. The Everly Brothers are both gone, as are Seals and Croft, the Temptations, the Supremes and the Four Tops are now down to one original member each, I could go on, and on. It has been 3 years since Harold Reid of the Statler brothers passed on and an unbelievable 33 years since Lew Dewitt passed on, leaving only Phil and Don of the original four, Jimmy replaced Lew in 1982. Of the touring group Johnny Cash put together, consisting of the Stater brothers, Maybelle Carter and her 3 daughters ( including Johnny's wife June), Carl Perkins and Tennessee Three, all are gone except Phil and Don. Many of us old timers, will tell you pain and illness are the hardest part of growing old, but for me it is all the loss, and when someone as funny and talented as Harold Reid passes damn that is damn near impossible to handle. Thankfully there are his records, and his videos to help us get through the tough days. God bless you Mr. Reid and your family, both the real one, and your stage one. Thanks for laughs and music.

[@alanmiller8840]

Just discovered them in. 2021. So sorry I never heard of them before

[@53bigmikejones]

RIP Harold. You will be missed but your music lives on.

[@Judy-hn9dr]

You've got that right!!!

[@lonelyinterstellar2689]

These legends are one of a kind. They will forever be my favourite band

[@kevinmiller6324]

@@Judy-hn9dr Same with Lew. We'll miss his harmonics as well.

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

Such a shame that they retired, but can't blame them for being tired of living on that bus out of a suitcase. Anybody can get tired of that. But so great to hear them again.

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

We have lost one of the greatest bass singers in my childhood. :(

[@1978garfield]

I would say of all time.

[@corneliadenninger5395]

RIP Harold Reid.

[@guybos1]

The greatest vocal group in country music history I love 'em

[@thelastjohnwayne]

The Statlers and Alabama were the 2 greatest country groups of all time.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Theee Best... Voices... music... entertainers... dressers... Theee classiest, all the way around. As they say: "They broke the mold when they made these guys" - and there'll never be another group like them.

[@mikecook9805]

Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr well said.

[@lonelyinterstellar2689]

Rip Harold

[@kimberlytracy03]

Actually FOUR BEST Voices!!

[@banner74]

If there's ever been a better four part harmony sound than The Statler Brothers,I've never heard it,truly one of a kind.

[@beautifulkalkaninturkey3320]

i can confirm , theres never been a better one thats why you aint heard it

[@jaguarangel2000]

Oh, God bless you dear men. You have brought so many years of joy to us. Now that my dear mama is getting ready to pass, I will be getting her your music to listen to, while she lies in her bed. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

[@lynnandersonfan]

The Statler Brothers are THE ALL-TIME GREAT group in country music!!!! I miss them so much! Jimmy Fortune's gone solo since they retired as a group, and he's wonderful as a solo artist!

[@JonBrew]

not many bands can come back after 6 years and sound as good as this...

[@lonelyinterstellar2689]

Agree

[@lonelyinterstellar2689]

You still there, sir?

[@UPNSP]

That’s for damn sure

[@cmw611]

I am not a big country music fan but...I would have LOVED to have seen the Statler Brothers in concert just once!

[@junemcdonald4867]

I sure wish you guys were still singing today!!!! I love and miss you all so much,!!!!!!

[@claylyons6447]

I agree. They were the best. I've loved their music since the early 1970's when I was very young. I saw them live 3 times in the 1980's at the Indiana State Fair. Best live concerts that I ever saw!

[@francisalanwormald6328]

AT 82 THE BROS will NEVER get too old for my ancient ears...BLESS EM!!!!

[@Yooper_1980_at_Heart]

I agree.

[@marianfee3877]

I agree totally 🤩🤩👨🏻‍🎓

[@francisalanwormald6328]

@@marianfee3877 NOW 85...I STILL HAVE MY C/Ds. ISTILL MARVEL AT ALL THE STORY SONGS THEY CREATED. THE LYRICS DANCE IN MY MIND, Be Well

[@txlongarm]

All I can say is it's a good thing I wasn't in the audience or I'd have bawled like a big baby and embarrassed the kids. Heck, I teared up watching the video. The memories this "event" invokes from me are overwhelming. As the great George Younce once said, "and there ain't nobody come along like these boys".

[@markk4042]

I remember George Younce saying that on their final tour! And I still watch it on DVD occasionally!!

[@connienania486]

Simply The best,you will not see the likes of these fine gentlemen again!!!

[@57sutherland]

There were a lot of tears from this video. Not just you.

[@rdowning60]

Wish they would've posted the whole song and interview..

[@countrygal4205]

I love ALL you guys.

[@maryhoward4219]

RIP Dear Harold!

[@Bobison]

One of the finest groups to ever grace the stage! The Statlers and The Oak Ridge Boys wrote the book when it comes to gospel/country music harmony groups. Thanks for this final look look at these country legends.

[@bettyjoegentry9280]

God Bless them all! Jimmy's grin is so cute. He looks like a kid locked in a candy store all night.Im betting he is cherishing those moments when he gets to sing with his heroes one more time as much as he will cherish that award.

[@deborahbaggett3771]

Oh How I Love The Statler Brothers!! This video brings back all the great memories. I could listen to them sing all day long. Also love seeing Jimmy Fortune still performing, Hoping to attend another concert soon.

[@conniechisamore7356]

Phil never changes, he still looks the same

[@louiserawle8999]

Loved them so much...RIP HAROLD

[@rose473]

I love them too and have missed them so much. It was good to come here and hear them singing again. God bless them. the music we hear on the radio now is junk. I can only listen to it a very little while and have to turn it off. The 'Statlers had their own tv show for awhile and I don't think I ever missed a show.

[@chrisaustin9392]

When it comes to great country music groups the Statler Brothers are and will always be the G.O.A.T.

[@notaverygoodguitarplayer]

Wow. Wow. Wow! I saw them on Farewell tour, and haven't seen this! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

[@debraschmidt3640]

Rest in Peace Harold Reid

[@mreddiemush]

I have loved them for over 40 years. What a classy group. Hard to find that anymore.

[@rosemaryjonston8529]

Never be another group like these guys!!!!💕💕💕💕💕

[@mssandy90]

P.S. I will go to my grave loving the Statler Brothers.

[@franceslambert8070]

Me too!

[@annem8152]

I will too.

[@lonelyinterstellar2689]

Same here

[@ltmdf117]

Amen to that!!!

[@lonelyinterstellar2689]

@@ltmdf117 Amen

[@GregoryChampy]

Ya know....I've been a hard rockin' metal head all my life and, as a general rule, cannot stand country music. But, I could listen to these boys sing this song for eternity. I absolutely love this song.

[@phaneserichthoneus8895]

I like The Statler Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Happy Goodman Family, KISS, Disturbed, Rob Zombie, Aphex Twin, David Arkenstone, Jonn Serrie, Mars Lasar, and Yanni...and Egyptian Lover, too.

[@karenspooner7167]

These guys are the BEST singing group ever. Love them. God Bless You Boys.

[@cathy9160]

Still sound amazing.that was real music.and they may have aged a tiny bit but they look great.

[@lb906]

Beautiful, memorable, and just like they'd never left the business

[@marlenalinne7958]

This gave me goosebumps and I could listen to these guys all day long. I can't think of any other country act that comes even close to them. They are the greatest!!! And the Country Music Hall of Fame waited waaaay too long to induct them.

[@rondarawson6236]

Still AMAZING BACK THEN AS THEY WERE IN THERE YOUNGER DAYS....JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM.....MISS YOU HAROLD....R.I.P.😇🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@corneliadenninger5395]

I dedicate this song to my late beloved husband whom I lost April 17th 2019 after 45 years of marriage. Thank you Statlers for singing / CD

[@williamsonmunier1]

Bless you for that. I have it as the ringtone on my phone for my husband.

[@ltmdf117]

I love many types of music from country, to rock and roll, some heavy metal to blue grass. Even a little old soul. But these guys are with out a doubt My favorite group of all time. It’s a shame that time catches up to us all and we will never again hear them all together live. Rip in Harold and of course Lou.

[@ShadowWolf1982]

six years without singing a note together and they can get together and pick up where they left off without missing a beat. How many groups can do THAT?

[@bertpar68]

ShadowWolf1982 No other group could do that and still sound as good. The Statler Brothers are and were the best

[@kevinmiller1985]

@@bertpar68 Maybe the Oak Ridge Boys could once they decide to hang it up. Fortunately they're still performing.

[@marlenalinne7958]

The Everly Brothers did it after a ten-year hiatus.

[@robinmatters5923]

I love the Statler brothers and Harold and Donald Reid's sons who also sing as the group Wilson Fairchild. If you want to hear some good music just take a listen to Wilson Fairchild.

[@tornadopap]

I have to agree with you guys on here. The Statlers were the best singing group ever and that is why they are the most awarded group in history. Miss seeing their concerts. Love to the guys.

[@chevtrukman]

THAT is how you go out on top! What I wouldn’t give to see them all together again.

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

God Bless the Starlet Brothers, for making my life easier, listening to you. Going to work everday, had you on the radio. Just listening to you, you were special to me.

[@Fillindahandle]

Harold will be dearly miss I got to see you guys in ogale county faire grounds unfowe had a teabag storm that night only got to see you for a gr but still was very wroth seeing you guys thank you for your music

[@juliew1966]

It sounds wonderful!

[@tammysimmons7500]

wish we could see the whole interview...❤❤

[@maryspeaks2903]

How wonderful to h ear them sing again. They are the only group I ever saw in person, and they only ones I ever wanted to see. In my eyes they were and are the best. Thank you so much for all the great songs.

[@SORATheKey99]

So good to hear them again! They sound wonderful. I guess, when you are the best, it just sticks with you!

[@edwolfe1950]

I love how Jimmy gave it to the "older" Statlers. I attended their last tour because my sister gave me an awesome birthday gift of tickets to their concert!!! Life is great!

[@rhondasheridan7049]

And ooo my goodness 😳... I nearly forgot 😅. I seen you all at the Holiday Star in Indiana 🙂

[@janicew6222]

WOW, I have tears coming down my face too, RFD has started showing their TV show recently, caused me to think about them and how much I miss their music.

[@TheTexastransplant]

Immortal, awesome, very simply THE BEST! Thank God for these guys.

[@joewheatley8905]

I have listened to them as a child and as an adult. I listened over and over again. I listened to dissect each vocal and learn. I listened so hard and wanted so much to be a part of them. I don't know why, but I'm proud of them. Maybe a Virginia thing. I know they inspired me....for ......sake, I listened to them every single day of my teen years.

[@dennisbergstad9543]

Sounded awesome love those guys miss them terribly

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Thank you so very much do the Statler Brothers getting together one more time I guess 12 years ago?! And thank you to the announcer there and everybody who’s responsible for bringing this to KZbin for all of us to see!!! The musicians, etc.!!

[@mssandy90]

They still sound great. Abravefan, you are right when you say there will never be another group like the Statlers. They gave us many years of enjoyment. It's great that we can see and hear them on You Tube.

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

they sound as good as ever, they never missed a note

[@bugs8484]

When you have been listening to a group for so long, it's hard to give them up. Thank goodness for videos like this that keeps entertaining us.

[@garywilsonwilson893]

Grew up listening to you like so many others. Amazing group. The Best.

[@alfredkloos8591]

Harold Reid....April 24,2020...RIP

[@Casper1tfg]

The GREATEST GROUP to ever grace the stage of country music. No others even come close. Thank You Harold, Lew, Phil, Don and Jimmy. You were "The Statler Brothers" and will remain so throughout history. God Bless.

[@patrickn3833]

I wish I could have been there for this performance! I grew up listening to the Statler Brothers. Truly one of the greatest groups ever.

[@rogerwade9141]

Wonderful, best group ever. ❤️ THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!!

[@diannemc4840]

That’s Awesome!!!👍🏻

[@osborne1939]

I love the Statler Brothers, what a group. One of the best groups.

[@williamsonmunier1]

The BEST

[@leonardprovost2634]

Still got it,thanks for the memories.

[@TheSinger1004]

The greatest harmonies in country music history

[@blockchained0x]

Yes I agree. They sound amazing one at a time and just awesome together. Best I agree

[@corneliadenninger5395]

A great amazing boygroup!! Right from the beginning in the 60ties as a member of John R CASH's Musical family till 2002 when they retired. Great singing and great harmonies. Love them. /CD

[@Time4Stories1967]

that is my favorite singing group and my favorite song;; love connie

[@bjsmoker]

Our whole family l over the Statler Brothers. Brings back so many awesome memories.

[@deemontana6835]

They were the greatest 😢😢miss them

[@kimberlytracy03]

I've LOVED these guys since I was 10 years old! I am now 56!! I will NEVER quit listening to their music!

[@patriciaelston6602]

Wow! They could still sound AWSOME!

[@twilagitschlag5662]

It looks like they had so much fun singing together again

[@vadaterry2756]

I had the pleasure of seeing them several times

[@tracyhumes394]

The greatest group of guys I ever got to listen to or see cuz I always had a story to tell especially Harold was always making jokes about things may God Bless The Statler Brothers and their families thank you for the great music and the memories

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

The quality is great, just being able to see this brings back a lot of memories for me. I write Phil Baisley ever so often in Staunton.

[@trailladymtb7700]

I’ve grown old with these guys and regret that I never got to see them live in concert. Wish I could turn back time and see them, Elvis and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Listened to them my whole life and my godmother worshipped them and passed the love on to me. Just wow! Miss lee Dewitt

[@joyarcha3620]

I STILL LOVE THEM,THEY WERE, AND STILL ARE THE BEST----

[@garybanglebangle7949]

One of the best singers of music. Regular or Gospel. I have the CD and DVD of their Gospel special and I enjoy them. No on can match the fun they had. I also have several records. Great old music.

[@edsouth7456]

Thanks for the date in the intro.. ..

[@jeannebassett6082]

Thank you sooo much for posting this. I grew up listening to them, therefore my daughter grew up listening to them. Now she is about to have a baby girl...and you better believe I will still be playing my Statler Brother records...yep, records!

[@loindafl]

Believed the Statler Brothers won Entertainer of the Year without releasing an album or touring. All based on the love their fans had for this group.

[@shannonfisher5829]

Still great. Harold made his journey to heaven 4.24.20. Very much squawling like a baby watching their videos

[@Yooper_1980_at_Heart]

Yes, the tears are still flowing. I am so glad to have seen them in concert one time in the 1970s at the South Dakota State Fair.

[@linusquandras9853]

I saw the Statlers every year they toured since I was 5. I'm now 56 and Harold has passed. But nothing can erase my memories of how much fun they were and how crazy Harold was. Always made everyone laughed

[@terrabork6798]

Timeless... man these guys were awesome

[@Swiftyskaraoke]

Thanks for this. I never got to see thier induction. Please post more if you have it. Thanks again.

[@joanmorris2292]

Great singing groups. 🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛

[@mikefournier2601]

I would love them all again but that can never happen I know I fast the times are really over for good

[@yoyodaddyoh4]

MAN I WISH THEY WOULD DO IT ONE MORE TIME!!!!!

[@mrbmac0509]

Yeah man.............just one more time!!!!!

[@trudyanderson4328]

This was wonderful. They sounded great 👍