The Statler Brothers - I've Never Lived This Long Before

From "The Statler Brothers Show" on The Nashville Network

[@rose473]

Don Reid has been blessed with a great singing voice and he is also a very good song writer. I hope that he is having a very blessed retirement with his family. His son and nephew are very talented as well. God bless them all.

[@agnescook2125]

Now "THAT" is a Great Country Band!! Never tire of listening to them. RIP Harold!!

[@deannabodenhamer705]

My all time favorite voices! (Along with Charlie Pride.)

[@kellywilliams529]

Man! I love these guys! I wish I could make them all young again, and singing their songs on stage again. I wish I could have seen them live in concert!

[@joshd3400]

You are amazing and will be missed for ever love you Harold Reid you where one of the greatest and no one will ever be able to replace you .

[@williamhutcheson6511]

Nobody does nostalgia better.

[@user-el7cc1ru6h]

Someone please put these reruns back on TV we all need happy TV again news is depressing now

[@cabin11]

I want to pay tribute to Jimmy Capps. Awesome picker.

[@TheLTD_]

What a Staple they were. I’ve been listening to a ton of their music. And Not 1 bad song.have I heard.

[@ecklecticgal7009]

Amen Brother.

[@lonelyinterstellar2689]

Seriously. Classic Country music will never grow old

[@margaretmotjoy4451]

I have always Loved The Statler Brothers. I will alwaysl miss Harold Reid. God bless him forever !

[@connienania486]

I don't think they were recognized fully 4 the excellent songwriting today's country can't compare but I wonder if today's audience would appreciate them. They are so used to trash that is today's "music"

[@sandrastreifel6452]

My ex introduced me to them in the 70’s.

[@paulinefraser8361]

Statler brothers are really great.

[@joshd3400]

Heavens God an angel in heaven now with you Harold Reid rip and God speed 📿💝😇

[@jacobfranz1204]

I will turn 72 a week before this Christmas, and I keep listing to more and more music especially my two favorite groups the Mills Brothers and the Statlers. I was thinking about how despite changes in each group, they sounded just as good. When the Mills Brothers lost their brother and their Dad replaced him, and when Lew left the Statlers and Jimmy replaced him, neither group missed a single step.. Now all the 4 Mills Brothers and their dad are all gone, and Harold and Lew from the Statlers have left us too. Thank God we have their music and videos of them. I may not be at the end of the road but I can see it from where I am. I cannot say I am looking forward to the last few steps, because they are usually very unpleasant, but I can't wait to step through the door that is at the end of the road, because there is one hell of a show going on on the other side, and they just added Harold Reid, and you know with him there, you are going to have a great time. Thanks Mr. Reid, for the laughs and amazing music looking forward to seeing you soon.. God Bless you.

[@ronaldwprovo5530]

I will turn 83 on April 4th I listened to Jimmy last night.

[@hill2mason]

wow 10 years really? their retirement was good for them but a damn shame for us.............

[@stephencorbett3849]

One of the philosophical song of all time. Don Reid should be in the song writers hall of fame.

[@ecklecticgal7009]

Amen brother.

[@rose473]

yes he should be

[@aliceeldridge6292]

@@rose473 yes he should be. They are the best group I have ever heard.

[@vanceandbonnieneuberger8881]

Definitely!!

[@shawndowdy7697]

Jimmy Fortune has written some really great ones too like Elizabeth!

[@ileybaker460]

I love this group ! They are so talented !!

[@marthaworman7495]

One of greatest quartets ever. Jimmy Fortune was a most excellent addition to the group. So talented.

[@nancyjwhaley7658]

Love

[@nancyjwhaley7658]

Jesus Christ is our savior history of God strata spray godfather we love you answer your first day Jesus

[@mindiebailey2299]

Lew had a unique voice as well

[@gwencovington110]

Still fantastic. Wilson Memorial high school Fisherville, virginia

[@nancyscofield4436]

I loved this song. I listened to it every chance I get. I agree with the comment that Don Reid belongs in the writer’s hall of fame.

[@margaretwilson1539]

Every voice perfection. 👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏💛💛💛💛🎙🎙🎙🎙

[@rebeccad5988]

Wow, Great 💞🎼🎶🎸 Song and Instrumental Great Harmony. RIP Harold.

[@jimlepeu577]

I see the great Jimmy Capps was lead guitar on this track 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@alfredkloos8591]

Harold Reid....April 24;2020.....RIP.

[@JoyceLolly2]

Wonderful song beautiful singers

[@hickchick4life266]

I've met all my heroes and shook all the hands Of all I wanted to meet I've kissed all the women that once were the girls I dreamed about falling to sleep. I've looked up the bullies from grade and high school And gave them a piece of my mind I've even looked up some old teachers I had And 'pologized for being unkind. --- Instrumental --- I've talked to my mama and told her I knew I hadn't done all that I could She just smiled and kissed me and said after all You know prayers answered late are still good. And daddy there's things I'd love to tell you But you died 25 years ago 'Cause just now I'm learnin' a few of the things I thought for years you didn't know. And there's nothing I've done that I wish I've done less But there's a few I wish I'd done more And the thing I find hardest to believe is I'm here 'Cause I've never lived this long before. --- Instrumental --- I find myself readin' the Bible more now than I did Say ten years ago And I find myself lookin' at young girls and thinkin' That's somebody's daughter you know. And what does it mean when they call me Mister And say things I don't comprehend And to tell you the truth more often to me Their mama's look better than them. --- Instrumental --- But there's one call I haven't brought myself to make One mem'ry that I can't erase I've still got the pictures that I can talk to But I'm not up to go face to face. But maybe she's happy and Lord I hope so And maybe her kids have kids of their own But to me she'll always be a dance in the spring And a mem'ry I can't leave alone. And there's nothing I've done that I wish I've done less But there's a few I wish I'd done more And the thing I find hardest to believe is I'm here 'Cause I've never lived this long before. --- Instrumental --- So now that my life is laid out in order I guess I'm ready to go I'll find me a shade tree and build me a cabin And watch the daffodils grow. But wait just a minute if you'll excuse me I just saw someone I used to know And I'll come back tomorrow and finish this chorus Da da da da da Da da da da da. And there's nothing I've done that I wish I've done less But there's a few I wish I'd done more And the thing I find hardest to believe is I'm here 'Cause I've never lived this long before. I've never lived this long before...

[@alexmurray5449]

Beautiful music ,so good to just sit back and relax and enjoy!!

[@ecklecticgal7009]

So true. Whenever I want relief from the bad news in the world, I put their music on and it settles me down.

[@barbaracarpenter1260]

They had a TV show in the '90's. I watched it every Saturday night. So sad when it went off the air. Harold always made you laugh with his antics. I loved that show.

[@daviddooley5361]

I got to see these guys in concert 4 different times back in the eighties, the absolute BEST vocal group EVER!! Norman Rockwell put to music.

[@jereefinson1789]

Got to see them at Jackson County fair in Holton Kansas in the late 60's while they were still with Johnny Cash. RIP Johnny and Harold

[@ecklecticgal7009]

Love your comparison to Rockwell. So true! I found the Statlers only recently. Wish I'd paid more attention back in the day, but I rebelled against country music for years because that's what Dad played. I realize now that he knew a thing or two. But He's gone now and I can't tell him. I realize now just how good the Statlers were/are. Truly "America's poets."

[@kevinmiller1763]

@@jereefinson1789 AND Lew.

[@glenntroyer]

I got to see them twice in Ohio at county fairs in the late 80s. Wow!

[@vanceandbonnieneuberger8881]

I saw them three times! At the SD State Fair we were towards the front and our then 3-year-old was a fan. Made his day, and then some, when Jimmy waved to him a couple times!! ❤️❤️

[@bobevans8839]

Maybe my favorite song that was never released as a single.

[@thelastjohnwayne]

We miss you Harold. Please tell God and Jesus hi for me.

[@bettietucker7582]

We will miss you Harold. You were loved and the best. Statler brothers was the best

[@stephencorbett3024]

this song speaks to everyone over 40 don could real write these songs that were as much lifes philosophy awesome

[@nancyhickman9850]

Heaven"s choir now has s wonderful Bass singer and entertainer. Thanks for all those years. Harold. now rest in Heaven with God. Thanks for the Memories ❣🙏

[@ecklecticgal7009]

Don strikes me as a very thoughtful, observant, talented and very intelligent man. He could have excelled in college. But we are fortunate that he chose to add to our appreciation of life.

[@deannabodenhamer705]

Don has always been my favorite- but love all of them & think there are no other voices as well matched.

[@mikekeele1533]

Five "dislike" comments have been tallied for this great song. Maybe those grinches need to listen a little closer.

[@danielwrekly3921]

They cant hear

[@carolmartin2503]

Their ears aren't working .......... not as well as the brother's voices ....... Praise the Lord for the blessings of their music amen! Harold was wonderful ... but I do hope they don't just stop singing...... altho i know they'd already retired ! =(

[@ecklecticgal7009]

Or just get the heck out of the way.

[@ivanolsen8596]

Dont think they listen at all, just go through and press as many dislikes as they can in a day. Their brain only has 2 purposes, one is to stop their eyes falling back in their head, the other is to prevent their ears from banging together.

[@junemcdonald4867]

AMEN!!!! Love these guys!!!!!!

[@bettywiebe2688]

They were the first concert my sister and I went to see that was back when Lew was still a part of the Statlers. They were fantastic.

[@stanicebrooks8508]

Great group God Bless them

[@robyngibson1710]

Jimmy has the best harmony voice ever!

[@brendamullins2597]

Robyn Gibson I agree!!!

[@carolmartin2503]

AND he had perfect hearing to do the harmony ! I favor the tenor part, but think Don has one fantastic solo sound !!! I love to do a middle part best... sandwiched in between = such a comfortable place! These guys are so super ! Bye Harold =(

[@jamesharrison2926]

There's a New Star in Heaven, ask The Oak Ridge Boys.

[@johnross3398]

A number of years ago I went to Wheeling W.Va. and heard them at a concert. It was a good'un. They had great harmonies.

[@rebeccad5988]

Love this song !! Thank you'll Statlers Brother's

[@robertmullane7976]

Heaven's Choir just got a great bass

[@cb3plus845]

Robert Mullane A wonderful comment. Amen!

[@jorriewimmer4363]

Amen

[@robertavel8174]

Robert Mullane amen!🙏🙏

[@corneliadenninger5395]

RIP Harold Reid.

[@kevinmiller1763]

Heaven's choir got a great bass when JD Summers passed through the Pearly Gates in 1998. Harold is just one of many.

[@shirleymockerman5422]

I never paid attention to theses guys before .but today in 2021 i listen jimmy Fortune did theses great sounding songs .love it today .

[@vickikitterman4256]

Love you all.

[@idafillmore9515]

Rip Harold, Love the |Staler Bros.

[@carolmiller2640]

They have given me the best memories ever. Thank you so much..Statler bros.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

I've been sorry for the things I did less, but I sure I wished I'd done more.

[@williamholloway5529]

I Love Lew DeWitt And All of the Statlers May God Bless you all Love Ya Lisa CUPP OF UPLand Indiana

[@user-ne3lz6gg4x]

Starters are awesome

[@andrewroberts8139]

Kurt Vonnegut said they were 'America's poets'

[@lj8248]

The staplers are the best

[@lj8248]

Statlers

[@tommyfox6291]

So true for me too.

[@anniehall8474]

I am so sorry, Don Feild, on the passing of your brother.

[@anniehall8474]

Whoops, Reid.

[@vickihalbeisen9513]

Country music at it's best

[@frankbarnwell____]

Boy. Glad someone thought that, them or I are nuts

[@richardbury6317]

Great song!

[@RayC53]

great sentiment. Love these guys...

[@mssandy90]

This song is a little dragy, but still a good song. Only the Statlers could write and record a song like this and make it a great song. I really miss them, but they deserved to retire. It will be 10 years this October that they retired. But they still sound great and always will. Their talent will never be beaten. Thanks for the post.

[@timh9407]

Harold Reid RIP

[@sarahthornburg894]

YOU DONE GOOD MY FRIEND !!!! DON'T YOU LOVE MY ENGLISH !!!!

[@libertyann439]

You have to be certain age to pull off this song.

[@mattbynumfilms]

And to appreciate the song.

[@robertewalt7789]

I’m 72, it could be written about me.

[@anish10242]

@@robertewalt7789 you must've had so much that happened in your life.

[@patmccain5069]

The one wonderful Harold is fun

[@petervanwijk1401]

Love it . From Oz down under

[@lauraedwards5849]

Is this song suggestive of a "reincarnation" theme that Don references in his book on Heroes and Outlaws? Ask questions he advises in some of his book talks. So I'm asking.

[@lauraedwards5849]

I learned that it is not suggestive of reincarnation. "It is what it is." Each of us is the oldest today than we were yesterday.

[@sarahthornburg894]

Bob will be calling time in a little so good night to you ,Love to you everyone

[@monerz1]

& they're all actual brothers.

[@susanhall5102]

No. Actually Harold and Don are the only brothers. But they are all brothers in their and our hearts.

[@monerz1]

@@susanhall5102 So, you're saying none of them are related?

[@susanhall5102]

No. Harold Reid and Don Reid are actually brothers by blood. They are all brothers by choice.

[@Amanda-py8ff]

Are there any songs Phil sings lead?

[@conniedoyle2587]

Just a little talk with Jesus..15 years ago...i believe in music to name a few

[@rosebest2620]

Whoever said Harold Reid was the best bass singer was sorely mistaken. Harold Reid is only third best, Richard Sterban is second best, and J.D. Sumner is the best and the greatest of all time, not to mention he's also the world's lowest bass singer. There's no one lower than J.D. Sumner. May he and Harold Reid rest in peace

[@violagreene4643]

Any way you stack 'em up, that's three talented guys.

[@MrsOliva]

Rose Best, you are so beautiful lady ! Are you married ? Have you a facebook page, my dear ? I really want to see your photos in more detail. (Dmitri).

[@donaldlennon5928]

Good 'ole J D. Him and his cultivated growl.

[@marciahillsman5940]

Add Aaron McCune to the three and you have four spectacular bass singers! You are a winner regardless of which of the four you are listening to.