The Statler Brothers - Susan When She Tried

[@jeffmatuszak477]

The photo of The Statlers, Emmy, and my hero, Tom T., all inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame the same night, will forever be etched into my memory! 💜💜💜

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Both Lew and Harold are now gone but they will not be soon forgotten by us die-hard Statler Brother fans

[@russellhancock9765]

I will Never Forget The Starter Brothers. So Sad that Harold is Gone.

[@russellhancock9765]

Statler. I can't spell tonight.

[@janetbarnett4668]

While I love Jimmy Fortune, I'm so partial to these older songs before Jimmy joined. It may be because I grew up on these songs. The Statlers were my mother's favorite group.

[@carolynridlon3988]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ - loved them since the very beginning on johnny cash show. Rip Lew & Harold.

[@danmenefee5437]

This was, and will be, the best quartet that ever lived! Believe it!

[@chuckwilliam4746]

So good

[@richarddennis9598]

You're Right About That, Dan Mene. I Like The Oak Ridge Boys, Too. But To Me, They Only Have About Half (IF THAT MUCH), Of The Harmony That The Statler Brothers Had, If That Much.

[@chuckwilliam4746]

I prefer the ORB, but you are correct about the harmonies. I grew up on both of em, mom used to listen to the 8 Tracks all the time. :)

[@richarddennis9598]

@@chuckwilliam4746, So Did I. As A Matter Of Fact, The First Statler Brothers Music, That I Had, Was Two 8 Track Tapes That I Used To Listen To, Every Day, 3, 4, And 5 Times A Day. I Never Get Tired Of Listening To Them.

[@mikebyrum8311]

Dan I agree with you

[@GG-qr6du]

Love all of these guys, but came here just to hear Lew.

[@brass1951]

Me too ❤

[@connieco77]

Lew Dewitt was an American treasure.

[@hotdog1960]

I agree! 😁

[@jeffcordes1744]

So was Jimmy Fortune

[@ruthcantrell-lq5fr]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@williamsonmunier]

HE STILL IS!

[@alanyoung5153]

Yes he was

[@patriot4786]

Nobody sings it like the Statlers... their vocals and harmony are just out of this world... especially Lew Dewitt, he was very amazing, RIP

[@happyolddude]

And now with Jimmy Fortune.

[@maeneisler2313]

I had forgotten how beautiful Lew sang til I heard him on this after all those years. Sad loss

[@LoveClassicMusic0205]

Don and Lew made the Statler Brothers great. They were never quite the same after Lew had to leave the group.

[@francisalanwormald6328]

AT 83 i am late to this...my adoration of their work is solid..BUT ..a fondness foer Lew Dewitt should not disregard the amazing contribution of Jimmy Fortune.....I listen to this day....

[@wiscgaloot]

Lew's high harmonies on the chorus send shivers down my spine. Such a talented singer, gone way too soon.

[@leonardd.hilleyii7554]

Totally agree. He had a unique voice.

[@rebeccasloane324]

Lew was the best in my opinion we lose a great voice i will miss him

[@garythompson4525]

Always loved to listen to the high notes by Lew

[@jeanmanning8028]

Nobody could ever replace Lew! Don’t care how good they are! He has a certain “presence”!

[@lovvingd]

Hello Jean How are you doing today?

[@jeremygoddard3088]

My mom passed a few years ago and the Statler brothers were one of her favorite groups. Grew up listening to them and still love them to this day.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

I feel that. I still have my mom, but there will come a time when hearing them makes me cry. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@SallyTStephenson]

This is my favorite 🤩 😊

[@thelastjohnwayne]

How many of you have an old love like this? Basically the proverbial "The one that got away" That you think about all of the time.

[@TheLjkit]

This is the one group which is THE definition of talent and country music. Each of their songs touches me in a way none other does..These men, including Jimmy and Lew, have shown the world how to harmonize and work together since 1955 and I still listen to them on almost a daily basis. ljkit RIP Lew, and enjoy a well deserved retirement guys.

[@deekrivers1]

Loved these guys ever since I was a kid and first heard "Flowers on The Wall" Their songs/harmony tug at my heart like no other artists.

[@waderoten5584]

That is damn near perfection.

[@wiscgaloot]

Oh man, those harmonies are the best of any of their hits. And I had a Susan just like that 20 years ago. Nobody's fault but mine....

[@malcolmpattison4304]

Lew Dewitt, one of a kind. If you don't get emotional listening to Lew you're emotionless.

[@patriot4786]

Malcolm Pattison agree

[@jimshearer7465]

Great harmony.

[@barbarashaw8136]

Lew DeWitt ...❤

[@barbarashaw8136]

I got to meet Lew once...Such a gentleman .....I always thought he was the cutest too

[@richarddennis9598]

VERY TRUE!!! Lew Was Exceptionally The Greatest And Best Tenor, That I've Ever Heard!! I Seen All 4 Of These Guys Back In 1980 Or 82, In Dothan, Alabama. That Had To Be One Of The Last Concerts That Lew Done With "The Statler Brothers." He May Have Done One Or Two More Concerts With Them, But He Couldn't Have Done Many More. Because "Elizabeth" Came Out, In 1983, I Think. They Wrote 95 To 99 Percent Of What They Sang. Harold And Don Reid, Are Two Dang Good Songwriters.

[@manac2334]

Will always and forever be the best and most talented.

[@bertduckwall5434]

No group authors emotions the way these Virginians could. I can believe they will be retired. I'm am a Virginian and I am proud to have them as my fellow Virginians.

[@Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop]

I saw them live when I was a teenager with my parents, I will always remember their songs, thank you dad for playing their records and giving me the great memories, R.I.P dad.

[@williambisang2396]

Loved the Starlet brothers. Best of was the greatest

[@supernikki12100]

Saw the Statler brothers with Lew Dewitt , fantastic show

[@junemcdonald4867]

I really love you guys.!!!!!!

[@robertlafavor5516]

Lew and Harold are both treasuers.

[@dannykerr7454]

They are the very best! I miss Harold already!

[@CaroleBicknell]

Love the Staler Brothers!

[@susandiane]

Susans of the world LOVE this song! Not Susie or Sue, but SUSAN!

[@impassable]

This is for you Susan

[@kobrajesusreturns]

best group ever

[@robertcameron9049]

I have always loved the Statler Brothers.

[@leannah.8288]

This song is so true...Every Susan I knew was very nice to me & other people...What a nice name!

[@tommylamb5306]

Them 4 had the best harmony of all time! They went on to do great things when Jimmy came to sing tenor! But these 4 were the best!

[@thelastjohnwayne]

The Greatest Group in Country Music History .... Alabama is a very close second.

[@jeanebeling1392]

Wonderful quartet.

[@KevinWRay]

OMG WHAT A SONG!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@ronmeyers891]

A FRIEND RECOMMENDED THIS TO ME AFTER A GIRL BROKE MY HEART. THANKS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL, SOULFUL SONG! STULL CAN MAKE MY 👁 WATER .

[@utubecenseorstruth]

Lori and I just celebrated 10 years together. Song reminds me of her. She is ticked about all the names I could name, but she wanted me and I am glad she helped me find christ and lead me away from the sinful ways of my youth

[@berniepynn]

what a singer that guitar player was unbelievable.

[@patriot4786]

bernadette pynn agree, he is the late Lew Dewitt... people say he is the most known tenor voice of Country music

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Beautiful

[@pat1947100]

Even after all these years you have to love those shirt collars.

[@whh01]

Jaime... 35 years later and I still love her.

[@sherrysheler797]

Still loving them and it's 2022..

[@pammiesuepastura]

One of my few regrets in life is not having the pleasure of seeing these fabulous men in person. Johnny and June and the Carter family are on the list too:( Music stinks with out them.Thank God for my vinyl

[@patriot4786]

Pammiesue Pastura agree

[@patriot4786]

same here...

[@johnsydneywright2028]

My beloved grandmother,rest her soul,took me, in 1972 when I was 7, to see Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three,CarlPerkins,The Carter Family"and"The StatlerBrothers,and it changed my life...God,I miss her soooo much

[@dwightslate4562]

Great group !

[@philholloway4424]

The greatest ever!!! RIP Lew!! Miss you Brother 💔🙏 😢

[@phillipgeorge4278]

I have chorns like he had no fun

[@marshallposey2063]

Love their music!

[@RLCDKC92]

great song, love the way they sing

[@kballa513]

Absolutely amazing! Love these guys.

[@marybrown6729]

Love them. I saw them at the ohio state fair when they opened for johnny cash.

[@lovvingd]

Hello Mary How are you doing today?

[@dburnham1941]

Love the harmony

[@Ms2blackcats]

I love this song

[@dawncostello7462]

This song means so much, but in reverse.

[@kevinmiller1985]

Back in the days when Don had hair on his head. Lol. But then again, if I had to put up with Harold all these years, I'd lose my hair, too.

[@MsKayla130]

Love this version of this song!!! :)

[@shaggy10sc]

makes me think of my granny. love her

[@52goodguy]

congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! may the both of you have many happy years together.

[@TheLisavm]

Good time song from when I was a little kid..:(

[@74Spirit1]

I had always liked this song

[@dwightslate4562]

THIS IS THE BEST SONG EVER DWIGHT

[@markpowell1723]

I agree

[@jefferycordes2505]

And Lews choice to replace him was the equally amazing Jimmy Fortune.

[@tirmyta]

I once knew a woman named Susan. She made great chicken. There'll never be another like Susan when she fried.

[@362mg]

🤣

[@madbrowniac7871]

😂🤣😂B.W.

[@colecampdave]

Thank you for the description and history of the Statler Brothers. They were one of my favorites and I enjoyed reading their interesting story.

[@TeamRainbowAirsoft]

"We love Shirley, Jean Berrel, and Elizabeth." - Grandstaff

[@Denmanize]

I remember a concert years ago I wish they have a reunion concert

[@Yooper_1980_at_Heart]

The Statler Brothers last concert was October 26, 2002 in Salem, VA when they retired.

[@higgme1ster]

Lew Dewitt Blvd, Waynesboro, VA

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

Until I listened to Dailey & Vincent's cover album of the Statler Brothers, I had no clue who they were. All there songs are awesome.

[@vernareed2692]

Vincent & daily are some more good authentic entertainment & talent!!

[@urbanakerlund8710]

"There's Just One I Remember - Makes Me Feel Funny Down Inside - I'd trade 'em all for just an hour of Susan When She Tried..." I like Elvis' version the most, but this original version is superb!

[@rebeccahayes6912]

rodney carrington

[@leslieandmike4194]

I love the statler brothers,george jones hank Williams,conway,loretta kitty wells pasty cline.all the great misic of the ole days

[@elamite66]

everyone should listen to all those artists they are special in their own way Too many people are too limited in the kind of music they listen to not that I am not guilty myself but music has so much of a variance and why not try to listen to them all?

[@corneliadenninger5395]

Patsy Cline!!

[@peteturner6165]

Proves you have Taste with a Capital T.

[@lindsaymcdaniel521]

I wonder if they still think about Lew often. They probably miss him

[@LoveClassicMusic0205]

I know I do. They were never quite the same after Lew had to leave the group. I did like Jimmy Fortune's song Elizabeth, though.

[@dukapaducha]

@@LoveClassicMusic0205 I'm with you on Lew, such a lovely musical range, he could instantly change a song from common-place to a 'must play' astounding listen. Loved the guy.

[@bettyborrego6293]

Awesome

[@oddball113]

The best of the best

[@berniepynn]

The best there is

[@tcusolito115]

ty

[@nanahelen8053]

So many memories. Lawy I was that stupid "Susan".

[@georgerutnam1053]

Did you know that Elvis did this song too...both versions are great!

[@utubecenseorstruth]

This one is for you Kimmie. I meant it when i sang it. I might not have married you, but you were one of the best

[@KarmaCollin]

@MultiSciencerules I feel ya brother. This night is like many others. I am awake thinking "what if".

[@josephsutphin9275]

in all do repect, jimmy.... he has you beat

[@caretofobia1]

Larga vida a los Statler! Como dijo uno por ahi, DeWitt y Jimmy son diferentes, pero sin lugar a dudas DeWitt fue el mejor ;) Jaja

[@KarmaCollin]

For me...her name was Billie Jo. It will always be her. Noone will ever come close.

[@nelsonlachappellejr9377]

They are number 1.Don't for get it.Nelsonlachappelle

[@ramonascott-kemp207]

Mine wasn't a 'susan' - but a guy & he was the best.

[@bryndacochran5392]

Jimmy Fortune is great. When he sings Farside Banks of Jordon & The Wall iI. Know I will see my husband again. We were married almost forty years when agent orange from Vietnam finally took his life ten years ago. He left me his 1931 A-Model ( which I keep like new because he did) He told me to give it to my next husband if found someone to love like we did but I can't. I'm leaving it to our Goddaughter Chas when I finally join him on the Farside banks soon I hope I never expected it to be this long. Oi love my great niece and nephew and Chas so very much but this old Auntgranny is ready to cross. I know Perry ( Pepop) is waiting for me. Have a GODBLESSED life y'all I'm waiting for God to call me over there.

[@unkelben]

Good luck in the next life, be proud of who you were until now, and I hope you are still alive and happy today :)

[@John1948TwelveA]

I know just what you mean. I have my "Susan" too. Maybe we all do...

[@philholloway4424]

Paula for Me...😪😪

[@mikevaluska7313]

Debbie for me.

[@MultiSciencerules]

@KarmaCollin Heather for me. I realized it much too late. She is like a home I cannot visit anymore.

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Boy, Phil was married to that haircut.

[@patriot4786]

Mark James Meli ikr, from the early 60s until they retired, Phil's hairstyle never changed abitt!!!

[@MrRobertcoe]

@kobrajesusreturns I agree. I wish they were back.

[@mom2kris]

Mine was also a guy, my late husband Kerry

[@lpodruchny]

I personally like both Lew and Jimmy. I don't think either is better or worse than the other. Just a little different........... Just my opinion. .......

[@keithtraa]

Well !!!

[@0217ldp]

One of the Statlers remarked on an interview when they were auditioning people to take Lew's place, Jimmy was the first one they heard and they knew instantly, he was the one. But they kept interviewing people so as not to dash hopes and possiblyget into conflict with anyone..

[@lynwoodheath]

It sounds like Peggy got him too!

[@patriot4786]

lore ann LEW is the best

[@MTNDRMER1]

iTS BRENDA FOR ME

[@jethro035181]

my susan never tried, but took me for a huge pile of money

[@markhuffine5212]

jethro035181 I think we married the same Susan!!

[@allenharrell1917]

sue mertens r.i.p.

[@leannah.8288]

It's Carl Wayne H. for me (for 17 years now)...

[@calebboone8487]

Just asked my Susan to marry me. She said Yes!! :)

[@georgesmith6995]

Sue Marchand, missed that one! So stupid of me!