Story Behind "Moments" Emerson Drive

Keith Burns interviews hit song writer Sam Tate ("Moments"-Emerson Drive, "If You're Going Through Hell", "The River Knows"-Rodney Atkins, "Shut Up and Drive" Chely Wright and more. The Stories Behind The Songs is filmed at the Glen Cambell Museum in downtown Nashville.

[@musicmyfavs1907]

"moments" by Emerson Drive is one of my favorite songs ever...

[@kenwickens8155]

I've had that look in my eyes. Truely blessed I'm still here

[@jb71577]

I'd forgotten about this song. So glad I ended up down the rabbit hole with this one.

[@likescountry114]

I love hearing why a song was written!

[@peterburns3200]

That song is very special to me personally thank you for writing something that has helped me

[@doblerjoshua]

Mr. Tate, thank you for bringing this song and these words to the world. I first heard the song in 2011 I believe and was sung by Emerson Drive, It instantly became one of my all time favorites and something I hold close to my heart, it's just such a beautiful song. Even though Emerson Drive did a great job, they didn't do the song justice after listening to you sing. Again thank you so much for this gift.

[@robertfeather5488]

they need these song writers in country today

[@deangeorge4982]

Awesome! I had a feeling this just wasn't a song someone wrote without a story. It still chokes me up. Even more so now that I know the story.

[@jeddyhi]

He wrote a masterpiece. A Picasso for our ears instead of our eyes.

[@larrybruton6375]

Not many songs that touch me move me makes me cry like a baby for an hour every time I hear it almost impossible to play guitar sing it myself without breaking down but hey thanks for the story behind this awesome song ❤️

[@johncagle6488]

One of the greatest things I've ever heard ! Every time I hear it !!

[@briandaugherty1247]

Timeless song . Great 🎵 song.

[@j.marcduguay4086]

God given talent for sure...

[@rstilwell03]

I love to hear the song writers sing they're song...it is so damn good...thank you for this video

[@BlekSheep_1]

Thank you for doing what I can't... I am 55, have started writing songs then quit because I have mental issues and can never finish them, then life happens. I was going through a lot in 2006 when this song debuted. Still going through things alone just like 2006. Some things never change. Not sure if it's good that I am here but, it is what it.... Isn't

[@katiejordan9409]

Such a wonderful song

[@billclarity4715]

A masterpeice! Superlatives won't suffice to describe it

[@hmp4521]

Just got off the phone with my 5150 buddy got her out of a DV situation. Yeah, I’ve had my moments!

[@mikemiller4206]

God sent this one through the right window, nicely done!

[@thomasdickey9852]

Brilliant!

[@pennguino9137]

Whew, those allergies are kicking in

[@rjhall5712]

I'm glad he got his song recorded, but the Emerson Drive version is a perfect example how Nashville producers steal the soul of the lyrics and compress it into a shiny ball of crap , just killing the very heart of the powerful lyrics , this version has much more depth !!!

[@user-qv1qk7qi5t]

It's way to drug out I can't listen to it knowing Emerson original song on radio nails it big time