The Statler brothers - We Got Paid by CASH

[@juliancox4263]

The best vocal group in American history and you never hear any trash about any of them!

[@billyboy19431]

LOVED their music over the years. Unfortunately only saw them ONCE in concert. AMAZING singers, as well as a GREAT MEN!!!

[@sharonterao9613]

I love these starter brothers true american!

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@gregfisher4529]

How proud Johnny Cash would be knowing the "boys from Staunton, Virginia" are now in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

[@therebelandhissidekick561]

Yeah and I believe Johnny cash would know that tho but the interview he would be doing if was still with us all would be something else god rest both JR Cash and the later ones of the group !

[@willschlemmer5611]

Next they are going to be inducted into the Rock and roll hall of Fame

[@billyboy19431]

NEVER FORGOT that Johnny gave them their break into show business, more importantly NEVER FORGOT where they came from. Always gave BACK to their community!!!

[@jeffharper7579]

Very true, they gave credit where credit is due. The older singers always do unlike some new ones. The classic singers seem to remember how rough life was and did stuff to help their home towns not turn their backs on them. No matter how famous they are they never forgotten their roots. I listen to them with the Oakridge boys and Alabama every night on my Kindle as I sleep, never gets old.👍😊

[@jeffharper7579]

By the way I'm 56 and they bring back memories of happier times.

[@CLHolt]

Rest in Peace Harold Reid.

[@billytownsend1777]

Best ever

[@frankbarnwell____]

I'm a RUSH guy. Love Harold, Statler brothers. Good singing is just that. Enjoy. Good night Harold and Niel.

[@whiskers811]

Love listening the all songs by Statlers

[@kevinmiller6324]

@@frankbarnwell____ Who's Neil?

[@reneetadych5279]

When did Harold die of the Statler brothers? I never ever heard he passed away or is this thing pulling my chain it said rest in peace Harold Reed 10 months ago he's been gone that long and I never even heard about it good grief my deepest sympathy to his wife and family Lord in heaven

[@Jazzbeu55]

I love the music of the Statler Brothers, but I love even more the fact that they had grateful hearts. They made no secret of their debt and gratitude to Johnny Cash.

[@hankkingsley2976]

Ol Road Hog served with him in the Navy.

[@kevinmiller1763]

I wonder if the boys would have been successful had Johnny NOT hired them to open for him?

[@hankkingsley2976]

@@kevinmiller1763 the boys would have been successful anywhere. Like how Good they were on WEAK radio

[@kevinmiller1763]

@@hankkingsley2976 WEAK radio. Sounds like the kind of station the Three Stooges would be in charge of. Lol.

[@gsadvisor]

@@kevinmiller1763 Doesn't matter. They and John fulfilled God's plan. I am grateful.

[@michaelquinn7319]

Harold Reid is now being greeted in Heaven by Johnny and June.

[@Mattea68]

and his honorary brother Lew DeWitt

[@dangeissinger4906]

As well as JD Sumner and others

[@avenger1888]

@@dangeissinger4906 You for got Luther Perkins as well.

[@patriot4786]

And Lew!

[@melaniehefner1098]

As the story goes, they started with Cash and ended with a Fortune.

[@axehack64]

I have never heard that before....BRILLIANT!!

[@kevinmiller6324]

Lol.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Did you make that up?

[@kevinswinyer3176]

@ thelastpatriot, it does not matter if she made it up or not, because either way, it's very true, and in more ways than one.

[@kevinswinyer3176]

@@thelastjohnwayne Johnny Cash is the Man Solely responsible for the Statler Brothers getting their start in Country Music. He hired them to open up for him beginning with their very first Show in Canton, Ohio in March of 1964. Within just a short couple years, they were recording songs, and making records, and slowly getting seen, and heard. They stayed with John for the next eight & half years before they finally realized that the time had come for them to get out on their own, and all throughout their 38 year Career, they always performed Sold Out Shows, and during all of their years, they only had 2 people leave the Group. Joe McDormand was their first Lead Singer from 1955, until 1960, when Harold's younger Brother Don stepped up to the Microphone to take over for Joe, and then Jimmy Fortune was selected by Lew Dewitt to take over for Lew as the Tenor Singer when Lew took a 6 month leave for Medical Reasons, and at the end of the 6 months, Lew came back, but realized within a week, that he could no longer keep up with the Statler's Rigorous Touring Schedule, and retired, thus putting Jimmy Fortune in permanently as the Statler's Tenor Singer. Lew was with the Statlers for 18 years, and Jimmy was with them for almost 21 years. Jimmy is now enjoying a very busy Solo Career in Music while Don, and Phil are enjoying retirement. Harold passed from Kidney Disease in April of 2020.

[@melodied4314]

Thank you Johnny Cash for giving us this group.

[@garybanglebangle7949]

You can't replace singers like this. They had fun doing music for all to enjoy.

[@19504x4]

They got close to replacing when Jimmy was added

[@janicesimmons-d8r]

I’ve loved the Statler brothers since I was n the 11 th grade n high school. I’m now 83 years of age and their music has aged with me and its better than ever. May God bless you singers with a front row seat in His Heavenly Choir❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@davidcain1970]

Boy, you got me, on age, I'm not tap dancing so much any more! But, I would pay a lot of money to have been with you on that floor! 🤓😷🤠

[@mdbruffy]

You have to wonder how Johnny Cash felt the first time he heard this song.

[@barbmaddern1513]

mdbruffy This song was a dedication song they performed for Johnny Cash celebrated 25 years in 1980 🌅🤗🇦🇺

[@mdbruffy]

@@barbmaddern1513 I know. I just wondered how Cash felt the first time he heard it.

[@mdbruffy]

@@blancobasnett No,no,no. I just wondered how he felt about the song that's all.

[@kevinmiller6324]

@@mdbruffy I imagine it made him pretty proud.

[@mmb5291]

Eight months after they opened for the first time, I saw them for the firs time, November 14, 1964. My wife and I went to see Johnny Cash but all we talked about all the way home was how much we enjoyed the Statler Brothers. Been a fan ever since.

[@briancollins50]

I'm 63 ! Have to thank my parents ! They got me Hooked on the Statler Brothers !

[@rowdyandbaileymcdoulett]

I’m 27 and I’ve been hooked on them for most of my life. Best band of all time

[@connienania486]

The best country group ever, very underated,my absolute favorites.

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@terrycarr6880]

I was very fortunate to be in the audience while they were taping this. I miss country music like it was. Not taking anything away from Jimmy Fortune but I grew up listening to the late Lew Dewitt and am partial to him.

[@patriot4786]

Terry Carr Lew DeWitt was better than Jimmy fortune

[@kevinmiller1985]

To me Lew & Jimmy were b- oth great.

[@paulapow6578]

Lew had a very unique tenor voice, as does Jimmy. Very different from each other, and both very unique. When Lew realized he could not continue to be part of the group, he chose Jimmy as his replacement, and what a perfect choice! Jimmy still performs solo and he’s awesome!!!!

[@claylyons6447]

They were the best!

[@barbarashaw8136]

I met Jimmy but Lew will always be my hero for something sweet he did me.

[@anngardner6408]

Half of that sound is blowing heaven wide open now!! Oh, praise the Lord I lived to hear these guys. What a blessing!👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@statler152]

I'm 34 and when I was born my parents couldn't get me to sleep nor could they sing. So they put on a statler record and the staplers would sing me to sleep. Now 34 years and two many concerts to count later.... here I am still a fan I have t shirts hats belt buckles the stuffed dog they put out and now those same albums my dad had. ( I've since added to the collection) and I still looooooovvvvve the statlers.

[@daltongibson3601]

RIP Harold!! One of the best!!

[@connienania486]

Harold is remembered with love and wonderful memories never a sour note in his private life or career. What a great example of a life well lived

[@georgemoore7186]

Was never a fan of groups, didn't like the Beatles, didn't like the Stones, there were many that I didn't like(didn't dislike them, just wouldn't buy their records) but the Statler brothers were special, they harmonized so well that they sounded like just one person with a lot of talent, Now I believe that Talent like beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I think my wife was the most beautiful women to ever take a breath.....and the Statler brothers were the best of all time!....and I think I am right on both counts, hell I know I am right🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dennissmith5837]

Groups like the Statler Brothers and George Stait and other true country artists don’t come by very often. I could listen to them every day and not get tired of them.

[@Mattea68]

Love this song it tells their story so well..Rip Harold,Johnny,June and Lew

[@montewiederhold3508]

The best quartet ever and there have been some good ones but these guys are the best!!! God Bless those guys!

[@ejvaudt67]

Rest in peace, Harold, and thank you for the memories and entertainment you provided.

[@davidkroeker8269]

simply amazing. you don't even even have to be a fan of classic country to love this, you just have to appreciate true talent. they don't make guys like this these days. God bless the Statler Brothers. goodnight:)

[@thebonniebluenetwork]

November 13, 1977 Johnny performed at the LSU Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. My mama, a single mother working two jobs, somehow managed to get tickets to take me to that. This was back when these boys were still touring with Johnny. You know, I hardly remember anything about Johnny's performance that night, but forty-odd years later, I still remember seeing The Statler Brothers perform. As far as I was and still am concerned, they stole the show.

[@MawuliMensahUSK]

They're is the best tribute song I've ever listened to.

[@lydiajacobs371]

What a beautiful thing to say about a great man.

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@shannonfisher5829]

4-24-20. Harold was the best natured star, never haughty. It's terrible that he died from kidney failure, when years ago he offered a kidney to George Younce. If I remember correctly, that's when Harold's problem was discovered. You youngins are hearing history, 4 part harmony and these are just the greatest guys. See you later bass man

[@axehack64]

Shannon...Thanks for mentioning that. I too thought it was extremely ironic that the first call George got was from Harold offering one of his kidneys, and then that is what perpetuated his death. RIP Harold, you were truly a gift to all music lovers.

[@Swhothgra]

They don’t make stars like this today . Some of the best

[@AePa4859]

They’re terrific. I love their gospel music!! Those suits are hilarious!!

[@patbrannon4609]

There is nobody like them,love there personalities, great people

[@jeffharper7579]

One thing I admire about the true legends,the Statler's and Doll , among others they never forget about where they came from or how they got started and gave credit to the people that helped them.

[@deborahchapman222]

I saw Johnny Cash and the Statler Brothers at the little rural Princeton County Fair in 1965. I was 15 and with my elderly aunts. It cost $2.25 to get in. I thought that was way too much money to see some singers. Little did I know that I was about to see a concert of a lifetime for the paltry sum of $2.25. The Statlers were fantastic. I knew they were bound for stardom. Johnny was drunk. I had never seen a drunk person but I knew he was drunk. I thought he was going to fall off the stage by the end of the program when he and June sang Ring of Fire. 😮 I am so glad he got his life together and married June. He too was a incredible entertainer and he is definitely a STAR ⭐️

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@deborahchapman222]

@@gregnormal55. of course

[@gregnormal55.]

@@deborahchapman222 Hey! That's very good to know, I just can't stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all their soon is your favorite? You take care and be safe

[@anonymous11201]

It started March of sixty-four Many years ago We were hired by Johnny Cash To open up his show Four boys, a worn out Cadillac With a road map on the dash For the next eight and one half years We got paid by Cash He took us down to Nashville To Columbia studio Not knowing where we came from They told us where to go But Johnny said, "I like 'em Don't you give them no trash" You see, we were Johnny's little boys And we got paid by Cash We were there when June became Johnny's lovin' bride And we sang to him that mornin' Our buddy Luther died And we were there when the son was born That filled them both with pride And we were there when John remembered God was on his side We watched him on the concert stage We watched him write his songs And saw the things we had to do And the things that could go wrong And if we had to start again We'd do it in a flash 'Cause we learned more than we earned When we got paid by Cash Then came the time when our career Demanded that we go And through some tears we all shook hands That last and final show All those years we never had A contract or a clash Whatever we may be today We owe it all to Cash We were there when June became Johnny's lovin' bride, And we sang to him that mornin' Our buddy Luther died And we were there when the son was born That filled them both with pride And we were there when John remembered God was on his side Now John will tell you there were years When times were good and bad But we can tell you they were some Of the best we ever had Carl Perkins and the Carters And the Tennessee Three We were one big happy family And would have done it all for free Don don, don don Don don, don don

[@mariebenson6279]

RIP Harold. I've been a fan since you started in 1964. Country music at its best!

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@avenger1888]

Here we are, the summer of 2024. There are only 2 members of the original Statler Brother still alive. As the second edition of the Statler brothers, there are 3 members still alive.

[@philliphoward7455]

My wife and I first saw them in 1973 and we've been fans ever since. Their harmony was great.

[@row-r1l]

We lost another great one. God must really Love Country Music. RIP Harold

[@Granny73]

I remember my mom watching them on HeeHaw and I thought he had the deepest voice I ever heard. RIP

[@stevenlee6750]

Chloride Az

[@loindafl]

Probably commented on this video multiple times but still feel lucky to be alive while the Statler Brother were tops!

[@Ieishdragyn]

First, Lew DeWhitt, now Harold Reid.. Half of a truly classic group gone.. Jimmy Fortune is good, but he can never beat Lew.. and he is so loud, he stands out, not always in a good way. Rest in blessed pace, Lew, John, June, and HArold.. youll never be forgotten by many...

[@joshuacox581]

I would loved to see Cash’s reaction to this song!!

[@brucerestau7716]

One of the greatest vocal groups ever assembled. Thank you Johnny Cash, for bringing them to us! We miss you boys...and RIP Lew and Harold!

[@kadeberrier3799]

''We sang the hyme the morning our buddy Luther died'' always gets to me!

[@ronniecline1393]

Kade Berrier I always thought the line was “we sang to him the morning, our buddy Luther died”

[@leebrown6247]

I don’t understand the Luther reference.

[@ronniecline1393]

Lee Brown Luther Perkins (no relation to Carl) was Johnny’s lead guitar player. He was a heavy smoker and it’s believed he fell asleep with a lit cigarette and burned to death, best I remember it was the early 70’s. At the end of the song the Statlers sing “Dow Dow Dow”, that was Luther’s guitar line in Ring of Fire in fact any early Cash song, the words may have been Johnnys but the melody was Luthers👍

[@leebrown6247]

Thank you!

[@loganflorea3165]

Ronnie Cline It’s we sang the hymn

[@terrycarr59]

I was fortunate enough to live in Nashville and went to the taping of this show. Two great nights of entertainment at the New Opry House at Opryland. Great memories.

[@deweysmith4486]

A great tribute from a great group to a great legend.

[@Jedibob2002]

Rip Harold Reid, we love you and may you forever shine in the light of the lord

[@DorothyKoehn]

Great love Jimmy sings from his heart

[@Lynn-r8h]

Jimmy isn’t in this video.

[@pgsomers8775]

Great clip - the Stater's were terrific entertainers and for quite awhile the best show in the USA period. Marshall Grant leaving JR to manage the Statler's must have been something else. How 2 viewers could give this a thumbs down is ridiculous!

[@RussellWinner58]

Best group ever. I got to see them live in concert. Best shows I have ever seen.

[@cathyejohnson119]

I was fortunate to have seen them in Vegas, the first time they Headlined. Front and center. One of my best memories.

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@patrickfranklin9661]

Lew was such an amazing tenor...but then again,they were all incredible!

[@tomtom6319]

Jimmy was waaaay better

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

My mother went to one of the last concerts the Statler Bros did, in Salem VA near their hometown of Staunton VA . It was the same weekend that my precious twins were born. I won't ever forget that time, and we named 1 of them Elizabeth...👍

[@Lynn-r8h]

❤❤❤

[@patriot4786]

so beautiful and touching song... and the amazing Lew DeWitt wish he was with the Statlers till their retirement in 2002

[@sandrastreifel6452]

The Statler Brothers were my introduction to country music, a favourite of my ex.

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@MartyChristianSoldier]

Simply outstanding.

[@bobrussell5182]

The Statlers..will always be the best to me.

[@bartkearns1195]

Were are great groups like this today thank you so much Johnny cash for giving us the statler brothers so glad you knew great talent when you saw it rip

[@richardskola6982]

Lucky as I can be. In September of '63, the Johnny Cash show played Patio Gardens, the music and dance venue at Lagoon Amusement park north of Salt Lake City for the first time. I met them each year. Same for everyone else that had been a part of the Johnny Cash Shows.

[@normanay8008]

Love the Statler Brothers. Back where I come from. I babysat for Lew Dewitt and Harold Reid's children when they were little and I was young. Love their harmony. Love these "Guys from the Valley" in Virginia. RIP Harold.

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@jennyklatt9505]

Love the Statler's music!!

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@johnunk9267]

Grew up listening to the Statler brothers, somehow their songs just fit life. Loved the fact they never hid their faith in God.

[@CCoburn3]

Johnny Cash was a class act. And that allowed him to recognize class when he saw it.

[@MTknitter22]

Bravo - Country Music is NOTHING like this now

[@MarionSnedden]

Their goodness shines through

[@carolynwalker339]

I love the piano music in the background.

[@donnahanson3139]

Thank you world for the Statler Brothers!! Our lives are so much better cause you were in it!

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@woodywood-tp5qq]

The way they Harmonized, is Second to NONE..😊😊😊😊😊🎼🎵🎶🎼🎼...there will Never be another Statler Brothers, that Sound...!!!!!!..God Bless you guy's...

[@vickydavis852]

A sad time. Rest in Peace Harold Statler. 💕

[@Mattea68]

Harold Reid

[@arlitabeard7693]

Harold was always my favorite mis s them but we all grow older

[@debbirbodner5358]

Harold Reed great singer,we miss him. The Lord needed another singer in heaven and now he is in heaven singing still. He is with his family who went before him.

[@thomasquinnsr7102]

I loved The Statler Brothers!!! I especially enjoy the song Flowers on the Wall.

[@dianecrawford4321]

My first concert.

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@cynthiamcgee4829]

I love The Statler Brothers and I have their final tour downloaded to my phone. 💕🇺🇸

[@loindafl]

First Concert I saw was these original Guys in the 70s in Garrett Coliseum. Still the best one I recall. Have been in the TNN studio at Opryland Ralph Emory with Ray Stevens. Once the show was done Ray said he didn’t have no place to be so we got a free 2+ hour concert. Great memories.

[@suzannerobbins6293]

RIP Harold Reid...thanks for the great memories! Loved their music! Need to find my cd and play all these old songs!

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@walnutgrove7318]

This one is for the biggest Cash fan I know. My cousin Bert Nobbe a legend on his own

[@bertnobbe2746]

Thanks it makes me shy!!!

[@marthahill1377]

Fantastic song.

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@Docsjeff]

My college roommate & I saw them and Barbara Mandrell in Abilene Tx. in 1979.They were AWESOME.

[@patricethess1488]

Grew up with the statler Bothers and Johnny cash

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@aerostns]

loved the ending of that song.....beautiful harmonies

[@brendawatson7396]

They were wonderful in every way

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@jonimichalski9193]

Rip Johnny and June Cash and Harold Reid And all of the past greats.and memories

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@rosemaryjonston8529]

Never be another group like the Statlers💕💕💕💕💕😊

[@alanneill1289]

Best guys ever, i have loved their music for over 45 years, really miss them all.

[@faronfan]

Saw some of those shows when they got paid by Cash and they were fabulous.

[@jimdodge5766]

God bless harold s family. Great singer lost today . RIP. Love ya bro.

[@cathyejohnson119]

Love the music. Love them, as humans, more. READ THEIR BOOK. AMAZING

[@fredschultz6468]

What a time for MUSIC, Johnny Cash and the Statler Bros And those Three from Tennissee

[@raybobkowalski2154]

What a great sound, it's timeless rip Harold

[@corneliadenninger5395]

Rip Lew and Johnny

[@patsyjohnson1785]

Love this group of guys 👍my favorites group👍

[@gsadvisor]

God Bless, Johnny Cash.

[@chrisleonard1939]

great voices they can really sing if people don't like them then sure don't like real music

[@chrisleonard1939]

they just have a great group and thank you for your reply

[@LewStatlerFAN]

Lew - ALWAYS GREAT!!! Harold sounds awesome on this version. : )

[@jonimichalski69]

Two great talent s Together

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@QWZXM]

Got most of their LP's-Great group.

[@mankind2112]

Love the Statlers, great video.

[@sararoeder2192]

Rest in peace Harold Reid, you will be missed.

[@gregnormal55.]

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[@sararoeder2192]

Yes I am.

[@gregnormal55.]

@@sararoeder2192 Hey! That's very good to know, I just can't stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all their soon is your favorite? Have a great day... Stay Safe

[@sararoeder2192]

My favorite song from the statler brothers is my only love.

[@gregnormal55.]

@@sararoeder2192 Hey! I hope you're having a very wonderful day so far, this is one of my favorite song of all time! If I may ask where are you from? You take care and be safe

[@parkerk7018]

Thank you so much for uploading this amazing clip! I love this song!! Keep up the great work!

[@davidperkins1986]

Both a sad and joyous day for we fans. Well done Faithful Servant Don.

[@Medic99]

Gratitude, what a rare quality

[@jeffreymatuszak1125]

Those suits ROCK! Love me some Statlers!!💙

[@MargaretWest-n3s]

My first 45 was Flowers on the Wall when I was in jr high 😊

[@frankohgermany1340]

great song by great musicans 👍

[@avenger1888]

I think this version of the Statler brothers is the better than the one with Jimmy .