Steve Azar - Waitin' On Joe (Revised Version)

[@DWtechfan]

between Steve Azar's great performance and voice & Morgan Freeman, this has to be one of the best country videos of all time

[@benhoffman8539]

Far from it, but good video

[@loribrien3288]

Love this song!

[@driftwood5551]

You’re right!

[@bsociety4647]

Idk why but it reminds me of the theme in "Man I wanna be," by Chris Young & "Waitin on a woman," by Brad Paisley (which had Andy Griffith btw). Anyone else agree?

[@mikeouxma5061]

​@@benhoffman8539What are your top three country music songs?

[@kirklindell4409]

morgan freeman sure put life in perspective in the opening of this song

[@spectrelead]

Ain't that just the absolute truth

[@fordtechchris]

@@mellissaconway6284 having just lost my dog, I can confirm, this got to me.

[@jamesmalone2774]

I'm pretty sure I want Morgan Freeman to preside over my funeral

[@thatoneannoyingpotato4147]

For real

[@cindypierce8086]

I fall in love with this song when it first came out. And seen Steve and Bob Seger in concert and it was awesome. And I still love this song in 2024.

[@MegaSusan48]

Steve never forgets where he came from. Comes home often.

[@WesHuntermusicman]

It's good to never forget

[@laurasmallwood5611]

That's because Greenville was one of the best hometowns to be from....thanks Steve

[@lulumachines6213]

That's only leyends come on please

[@lulumachines6213]

@@laurasmallwood5611 is because your burn right there

[@xMegaMikex]

I just lost my brother and we both loved this song. He was taken too soon. Miss you Matthew. I hope I get to see you again.

[@carlafreeman2150]

You will your brother again I Haven when it your time to go

[@immortalisxamor]

I think the message is loud and clear: Always appreciate what you have, for someday they will be gone. :)

[@sassyrose14]

i love morgan freeman's voice. such a perfect narrating voice

[@QueenOfTheSea101]

this song ALWAYS brings tears to my eyes. Poor Joe and Joe's brother. Joe tried to be on time just once in his life and it cost him his life. Morgan Freeman's narration makes it an even better music video.

[@DWtechfan]

This is a great song that doesn't get played on radio anymore.

[@Devildog-eo5mu]

When I was 16 years old, way before tv recording was available, me and my brother would wait at the house on Friday evenings for this music video to come on. We would watch it and go out for the evening...nothing ever bad, just country boy fun...riding dirt roads..hanging out with friends..drinking cold beers! I served in the Marine Corps from 07’ to 12’..when times got really bad I always went to this song and my older brother for comfort! Great song, nothing matters more than family! Friends come and go but my brother has always been there for me when I needed him! Semper Fi!

[@leekennedyharris]

I remember when he used to play in Columbia, MO then stop at the Holiday Inn Airport in St. Louis to stay the night with his band. I worked there at the time and they were always so nice to me. I still have the CD and letter of thanks that he left 15 years ago. He deserves much more recognition!

[@williamjames6624]

Well you do make a good point in your comment, Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@stephieann931]

Had a chance to meet Steve, He is an AWESOME man!!!!

[@williamjames6624]

Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@jodybeard7715]

You are so lucky

[@judyjohnson3304]

Love Steve Azar's music.I grew up in the Greenville area, and danced to his music all during my 20's. Very proud of Steve!!

[@judyjohnson3304]

Great song Steve! Where can I buy the video?.

[@judyjohnson3304]

Great song Steve! Where can I buy the video?.

[@johnnyfrench3915]

Judy Johnson I when too school with him

[@CaptJunebug]

I won a guitar autographed by him ! I always loved this song ! It relates to my job ! I am a Towboat pilot !

[@carterkellam2961]

I havent heard this song in years, something made me think about it today and it stuck in my head till I could remember it, so glad I refound this great song

[@foxwyrick1]

Me too, I couldn't remember the title, but knew it had something to do with Joe. So glad I found it!

[@katy61]

Same!!

[@my2cents49]

Me too. Strange how sometimes what you need to hear just pops up out of nowhere...

[@markperry762]

Masterful combination Of Azar, Morgan Freeman, song and video.

[@skysussen3684]

My best friend Joe Welch was hit by a train 4 years ago...His birthday was a few days ago. Miss you brother!

[@mariefenwick8282]

I am so sorry

[@jeanhatfieldrichardson1036]

Steve Azar's is one Hell of A MAN. Radio 99.7 needs to play this song daily

[@jasonbleau4646]

that opening monologue though...awesome

[@CarlaFreeman-mg4zz]

Me and my daddy loved this song the first time we heard it 😊my daddy passed away April 4th 2022

[@adelissahunsley]

I have a lot of people waiting on me in heaven. 2 sets of grandparents, my mom and dad, my sister, and a nephew that never got to breathe on earth plus several aunts and uncles. I came close to joining them many times (I didn't win the genetic lottery you might say) but I am still kicking. Life is short, cherish the ones you have.

[@williamjames6624]

Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@shojay9270]

God Bless Steve Azar for performing such a great song!!! I heard this for the first time in 2002 and I still love.

[@paulettewalker5861]

This song really hits home My dad JOE (JOSEPH) died on the mighty mississippi river on the tug boats

[@williamjames6624]

Yes you say it’s all right, Hello How Are you doing 👋👋👋👋💕

[@paulettewalker5861]

@@williamjames6624 I'm good thank you enjoy this blessed beautiful hot day in Texas ENJOY

[@TheWacoCapretto]

this song gave me the chills...i called my brother up to check on him. btw steve make some more music your amazing

[@sheilacawthon7116]

Hello Steve. This is Sheila. Eveytime l hear this song I flashback on MS. Keep The Faith 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ethanreynolds7892]

my dream in life is to play football for VOLS

[@ethanreynolds7892]

I HOPE TO HAVE A WIFE AND CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN.

[@laurasmallwood5611]

I'm proud to say Steve's singing about our hometown Greenville, Ms. It was so good to see familiar places in the video💕💕💕

[@lisaturner9762]

Yes 😍 I haven't been home in a few years but I know where all of these places are and when I get homesick I come and watch this video ❤

[@carlafreeman2150]

I have 2 older brothers and if I lost one of them I would feel bad and be crying my eyes out for 3 weeks

[@freeman28100]

This is the saddest song ive ever heard, i dont cry and this brings tears to my eyes.

[@SuperClass2013]

this song make me cry every time i listend to it. I cry my eyes out every time it says i didn't get to tell my brother goodbye. i didn't get to tell my grandma good bye. we were closer than me and my mothwer was. its been a long 2 years and i still cry for not getting to say good bye. rip grandma.

[@williamjames6624]

Well I agree with you, Hello how are you Cheyenne 👋👋👋❤️

[@ryanv3858]

My mom had this cd when it came out, blasted it every damn day for probably 90 days straight. As much as it drove me crazy because I was a teenager into hip hop and rock, I love every song to this day. He played in my town of Wilkes barre PA at the woodlands probably over ten years ago. I regret not taking my mom, but we didn't know he was there. Idk if she liked his music, or if she just thought he was hot. Or both....

[@susiedupree1253]

This song released shortly after my baby brother was killed in a freak auto accident. We didn't have the privilege of growing up together and we were both young adults enjoying our new relationship and just like that, he was gone. I loved a state away, and at that time, we didn't have cell phones. The police in my town told everyone they didn't know where we were, so I found out about him passing almost a month later. I still haven't forgiven myself. I miss you so so much, Little Joe.

[@kalmanizer]

This is the SADDEST song!! This song can EVEN make a 27yr old guy like me get all emotional. This is why I LOVE Country Music sooo much!! No other genre of music can move me as much as a good 'ole Country Song! :)

[@billylewallen195]

Yeah I lost my brother Joe lewallen in 2000 he was killed in a car wreck in Florida n left behind two loving sons n a girlfriend who should of been his wife as long as they were together I'll miss u Joe. Ur brother. Billy lewallen

[@mariefenwick8282]

sorry Billy

[@justinmyslive4108]

Billy Lewallen I know exactly where you're coming from

[@FreeSpiritPressNews]

Pretty powerful words by Morgan Freeman like always!!!

[@MC-hs4mf]

Just realized that was Morgan Freeman, I cant beloeve I just realized thay was him after all of his movies Ive watched.

[@FreeSpiritPressNews]

@@MC-hs4mfMr. Freeman always has something to say and he doesn’t have to say a huge amount of words to speak volumes.

[@SuperBossfox]

Steve played at our high school dances at St. Joe in Greenville. He always had that gift of music, I'm glad the rest of y'all appreciate it now.

[@matthewhall2745]

Thank you, Steve, for this song.

[@lorrainesavage325]

We lost My brother he got hit by the train years ago . .there was 6 in the car and all deceased. This song brings back so many memories good and bad but I still listen to it..Our family was devastated .

[@williamjames6624]

Lovely comment, Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@sheilacawthon7116]

I listen to this very often. Keep The Faith and Count your Blessings. Sheila Cawthon

[@lisaturner9762]

Makes me miss my hometown Greenville, Ms so much 😭

[@williamjames6624]

Yes you make a good point here ,Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@kyliepollert8341]

This was very sad to be played on the radio, but I remember it on CMT very well.

[@ethanreynolds7892]

MY COUSIN PHIL RAWLS DIED BY CRASHING HIS VEHICLE INTO A POLE ON FLEWELEN ROAD IN CEDAR HILL,TN HE'S WITH JESUS NOW.

[@davidarcand9304]

Who's still listening 10/22/22

[@rlwestm83]

Definately underrated as far as quality country songs go.

[@FresnoCA93727]

Makes you appreciate what you got in your life.

[@mamabutterfly3763]

I don't know what it is about this song but every time I hear it, it reminds me of my dad. I know its about his brother Joe but to me that guy named Joe is all about my father who I have waited my whole life for. Only in this video that guy named Joe is actually me, to my sister and his brother Joe is our father. Its a story of brothers, yet in the back story it is my sister waiting on me.

[@loribrien3288]

It's true, sometimes you just got to let somebody be who they are no matter what.

[@WesHuntermusicman]

Thanks my Mississippi brother! Great song/video/message Love Morgan Freeman too!

[@anniebellemiller2986]

No crap, I started to listen to this, and a train came through my town...

[@williamjames6624]

Well you make a good point in your comment, Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋

[@matthewhall2745]

Recently, a friend of my father's lost two daughters and a great-granddaughter in a house fire. My father, mother and I went to the funeral service. Listening to this song makes me think of them. It almost brings me to tears. G. Matthew Hall

[@skeetmc]

30 something years of my life spent in Greenville, MS..where this video was shot....been gone for 7 years now & couldnt wait to get away. After seeing this video just brings back memories of that place ..who would have ever thought that...cool to see Steve go back & make a video from where he is from & use the locals on top of that. Deinately miss Shipley's Dohnuts...we have one here...but its NOWHERE close to the one back home. My parents still live there...so we get back every now & then.

[@markperry762]

Incredible song. My favorite country song video. Masterful.

[@spicegirl2392]

this song is amazing and oh so sad

[@jodybeard7715]

My wife got 2 brothers and she said if one them died bu getting hit by a train she would be torn up and know they died a painful way she is s glad to know that is brother not really dead

[@jolene999902002]

I love this song! Crying now. My younger brother is SO slow to get anywhere! And a much older family friend absolutely loved this song

[@DaveWollenberg]

Steve hit #28 in '02. Loved Morgan as 'Easy reader' on the original Electric Company, back in the '70s. God bless ya, for postin' it!

[@BenJamin-ou7kd]

I've been on the tow boats for 9 years, I was to.busy all the time, always working. Never had time to talk, to, to backup my brother,.help out my brother Joe with his addiction, Joe rivera. I wish would have put you my family first, quit my job and be by your side to help you with your addiction , my twin brother joe, I'm sorry, at least your suffering is over, I will always miss you.

[@jordanstuckey1482]

cuate rivera hope it gets better for you man!!!

[@aaronblanchard8843]

Kinda fkd me up.

[@WesHuntermusicman]

is this song about your brother? Sorry for your loss

[@doughesson]

It may not be written FOR his brother but he sure sees the connection,@@WesHuntermusicman

[@onewxrldmusic7303]

Everything about this song is pure brilliance... I mean everything!

[@jessieburnette4037]

my aunt is in this video she has brown hair. and in jim:'s café and the lady with the baby with curly hair is my cousin and I love this sonnnnggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!//

[@WesHuntermusicman]

too cool! are you from the delta?

[@brandiolive4976]

Wes Hunter my question exactly

[@KittyCatDonut]

ive watched this video sooo many times, and it still makes me cry :( it's beautiful and should have gotten more recognition then it did. steve is amazing.

[@rush437]

worked with a guy named joe when this song came out. me and old joe became real good friends. lifes moved on and we went separate ways several years ago. old joe passed away a few months ago. i miss that guy, RIP Bondo Kidd

[@tommycrump1]

My brother was killed on December 23,1976. I was 11. I never got to tell him goodbye. I just wish he was here now that mama and daddy are gone. Thankfully my mama introduced me to Jesus.

[@mikewilson8998]

1/29/93 I lost mine. I was 15. Not many understand.

[@tommycrump1]

But we know​@@mikewilson8998

[@angelawilliams7548]

I’’m here in 2021 waiting on you...:Moran you make this so much better

[@danathompsoncpa]

Saw Steve @ Barefoot Landing playing golf. A great guy, very talented and a pretty good golfer. He made some new fans.

[@WesHuntermusicman]

I'm a singer/songwriter but I've never played golf. Now I'm ready for the challenge!

[@TexasHoneysuckle]

This one always makes me cry but it also reminds me not to worry about why I am waiting on someone and be thankful I have that someone to wait for.

[@elizabethschrunk8411]

Seems like another life time since I heard this. Thanks for posting!

[@gordoncade2233]

This song pops into my head once in awhile,and I spend more time searching for it because I can’t remember the name. Grrrrrr Beautiful song though.

[@stevielynn6166]

When my cousin was 3 or 4 he use to sing this song so much and "I'll walk" and he's 7 now with a 4 year old brother and I hope this song shows them how fast someone can be gone

[@rhino100604]

A TRULY GREAT SONG, STORY & PERFORMANCE !

[@jimfrigo5580]

Steve and James House just did a fundraiser for the Foundation of Arts in Jonesboro Arkansas. It was incredible they were incredible.

[@jessewalter2846]

I lost my little brother songs right

[@alvahgilson1501]

Anyone listening #2024??

[@ramonajohnson789]

I am

[@kparkslpnful]

I use this song to describe my ex who is apty named Joe. I used to tease him until I realized that at the end it talks about the brother dying in a car wreck. We just had a young man pass away about a year ago and now this song is hard to hear

[@kyliepollert8341]

It wasn't a car wreck; he died on the train tracks, because he was always late for the train.

[@dk11b]

What a great song. Amazing, deep lyrics! And how about Morgan Freeman-that guy just has a way about him that makes you feel something! im real close with my older brother, when i hear this song i just choke up-cant imagine not having him around. Scares me. Songs like this just arent played on the radio enough.

[@ashleytaccone5298]

i love the intro ............great song

[@williamjames6624]

Well you make a good point in your comment, Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@americanpatriot3638]

I would rather be an hour early than a minute late...

[@gsp404faith5]

I didn't get to tell you goodbye. I love and miss you brother. I cant believe its been 2 years without you Duane.

[@chilocco]

Touching song. Loved it in the beginning. Thoughts of a lost friend.

[@tammym6311]

This song was so slept on!!

[@RegretWhisperer]

This is one of those times that I'm swole up with pride to be from Mississippi. Great song

[@vikingprincess6882]

Who is this underrated guy? 💗

[@TayAmara18]

I first heard this song when I was 10. I first saw the video when I was 11, and never really listened to Morgan Freeman's part...just skipped to the song. I'm 15 now..and today was the first day I ever really paid attention to Morgan Freeman's intro...and I know this sounds cheesy...but it saved my life...all I can say is thank you Steve Azar for the song and thank you Morgan Freeman for your words. :)

[@Maples01]

One of my favorite actors, he and Clint in "Unforgiven" was an unforgettable movie

[@likescountry114]

They are good friends and have been for a while..that's cool!! Steve is a great songwriter.. and Morgan....... well you all know!! I believe this collaboration was a "Bucket list" for both..wouldn't you say??!!!

[@WesHuntermusicman]

I would say!

[@dougharris2974]

This song reminds me of my friend lil’ Tommy Bearden. His name wasn’t joe, and he didn’t get killed by a train, but something about it makes me think of Tommy B

[@therealkingseekul]

I love this song you can actually feel it

[@starsanimemusic]

OMG, I remeber my dad showing this song to me as a little girl, about nine years ago. I've been looking for this song for forever, but forgot who sang it and the title until I clicked on this from another video. Great song!

[@blsjoker18]

Every time I hear this song I think about my brother to call to hang out but now he is waiting on me in heaven I miss my brother

[@jbtallullah7009]

Intro guitar is the best part.

[@charleshenderson4566]

I'm from his home town and knew of the Azar's but never heard this before. He is very good!

[@cusick420]

" Most of us keep waiting till our time here is over. Why? Becuase it matters.....We focus so much on what we're waiting for that, we miss or forget to appreciate what we got. Truth is there will always be something we need or want. Something we feel we have to have. Yearning for something missing. We could wonder how long its gonna take or how much must one endure. Or we could wonder, are we just wasting our lives? Waitin on Joe." How true is that.Only Morgan Freeman could tell it like it is!

[@nerboo]

I lost a good friend, Joe, over ten years ago. I miss him.

[@fish1648]

i'm always waiting on my younger brother but i thank the lord that I still have him here to wait on thank you god that i still have both of my brothers

[@1970sarteaga]

@tuph63 I wondered the same thing & then recently he came out with his new release on country radio called "Sunshine", a beautiful tune. I always have thought that Steve Azar never got the recognition that he deserved especially for this song.

[@WesHuntermusicman]

A LOT of singer/songwriters don't get recognized for their gifts and contributions. It's just part of the game in the business

[@Biebemax]

For all those wondering why Steve didn't stick around country - he did, gave his best. Too bad he was on Mercury at the time this and Monday came out - they put everything they had into Shania. He started his own label and released some great music. Despite the call from the people that they wanted to hear it (Sunshine, especially) money gets your music heard. My own station ignored the countless calls by listeners during request shows -wouldn't play it. Such a shame.

[@musicsfan1]

at the final verse I am not ashamed to admit I burst into tears

[@catyverster7312]

Thats true!!!! Love this song!!!!!!!😔😔😔😔😔😔

[@williamjames6624]

Well you make a good point in your comment,Hello how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

[@HermitGenius]

Pure brilliance... everything about this.

[@92celizabeth]

I had no idea that Steve was from Greenville MS I live just a 30 minutes from there how crazy!

[@WesHuntermusicman]

I sat in with his band at Ramada Inn in G/ville when I was a teenager and then we all went thru the drive thru beer barn for free beer b/c his dad owned it! lol

[@JodyBeard-rp2fl]

My wife loves this song abd loves Steve music