The Statler Brothers -- We Got Paid by Cash [REACTION/GIFT REQUEST]

[@gilberthornick6924]

I remember when they were a gospel group and got hired by Johnny Cash to be his back up singers. Always loved the Statler Brothers. They had so many great songs.

[@sorrystaunton]

My favorite group…they were soooo inventive!!! Wrote it for Johnny’s 25th anniversary in showbiz TV special.

[@jamesdemarco7161]

One of the clearest examples of The Statlers as Johnny's backup singers, to me, is "Daddy Sang Bass". Johnny sings "daddy sang base", June sings "momma sang tenner", then the Statlers sing "me and little brother just joined right in there". If you look the song up on YT, there's a live version with The Statlers standing behind.

[@barneypfeffer3032]

June did not sing momma sang tenor original recording was Jan Howard June was having a baby

[@farmdaddy1555]

@@barneypfeffer3032 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHi4gWulmJ51ndUsi=jLW11LMF5suqoMJI. Looks like June to me

[@farmdaddy1555]

@@barneypfeffer3032. I think this is the video he was referring to ?

[@barneypfeffer3032]

In the recording Jan Howard sang mama sang tenor June was inhospitable having a baby

[@mamakittyluvsjesus]

As far as groups go my folks always loved loved the Statler Brothers and the Oak ridge boys heard them a lot loved them both both had lot of great songs . Thanks you guys for this gift .Thank you also Don for the great reaction .

[@margaretk.302]

Thanks Carolina, Farm Daddy and Don!! This is one of my favorite songs. I love the fact it was all based on a handshake. No contract needed. How times have changed.

[@heyyou9693]

The cover Johnny Cash's Give My Love to Rose on the Short Stories album. Lew Dewitt, the original tenor, absolutely nails it. His voice may be one of the most unique in the history of music.

[@dianemiller3432]

Great, great song by The Statler Brothers! Love this song and them. Thank you all for the request and great reaction to this song, Don!

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

Just great group, nothing else needs to be said.

[@claylyons6447]

Best country vocal group ever. Never a bad song by them.

[@KevinRCarr]

Have loved Johnny and the Statlers as long as I can remember. For the life of me I can't figure out how I've missed this one until now.

[@Turkeyinthehay]

The Statler Brothers are my favourite group ever. I saw them several times up here in Canada in the 70's. ♥

[@terrywoodyyc]

Wow, what a terrific song! Thanks so much CarolinasBeauty and Farm Daddy for this one. I think I've only heard it couple of times a long time ago, and it is absolutely wonderful to hear it again. And that's a great reaction Don, and it sure is 9.7 ...

[@lindanicholson950]

Very familiar with this one. Love a lot of their songs.

[@dennisking7872]

Great song!

[@b.dwaynearmstrong577]

I am fortunate to say that Harold Reid, the bass singer, is my uncle. He has passed away. I remember when they started to tour.

[@LarryMcMillan-j4r]

Harold Reid was my favorite restaurant in piece Harold

[@LarryMcMillan-j4r]

I meant Harold Reid was my favorite Bass singer

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

i never realized until recntly they sang on Johnny's song Daddy sang bass. on the chorus June sings "mama sang tenor" then the statlers sing the next ine"me and little brother join right in there"

[@joycemcfee1829]

It's hard to add anything that hasn't already been said. Loved it!

[@ednafenton7558]

Love the Statler Brothers & this song! Can't wait to see what you think about it. They wrote & recorded some great songs!!! If you haven't listened to it yet, another great song that will make you laugh is, "You can't have your Kate & Edith too."

[@SallyBedow]

We saw the Statler Bros. when they were with Johnny Cash.

[@libertyann439]

Johnny was grappling with addiction problems. June said she wouldn't marry him unless he got himself straight.

[@LarryMcMillan-j4r]

Their buddy Luther is Luther Perkins