Trisha Yearwood - Walkaway Joe (Official Video) ft. Don Henley

Official video for "Walkaway Joe" by Trisha Yearwood.
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Music video by Trisha Yearwood performing Walkaway Joe. (C) 1992 MCA Nashville

[@lelataulia817]

"Destined to deceive her, he's the wrong kinda paradise"...how those words hit deeply! Lyrics are just too beautiful!

[@LionEmpress22]

It was a good thing she [the child in the song] got out just in time, before she turned 18, otherwise she mighta got caught up in all of his ridiculous thieving cratp... Love can't fix everything. Lucky 4 her she realized that.

[@celweh]

Sadly, so many of us had a Walkaway Joe in so many ways. Trisha's voice with Henley, is beautifully haunting.

[@Redbirds1100]

Mine was a runaway Jane, it has been 35 years now and there is not a day I don't remember what she did to me.

[@sgriff0421]

@@Redbirds1100 29 years for me, I sadly have to say that it affected me even years later, two that might have been great relationships I purposely never allowed myself to let it get to that point for fear that it would happen again.

[@marydellemccarthy1196]

I totally agree. You expressed it so accurately.

[@MeggieWillis]

I once had a walk away Joe way before I moved from home.

[@MeggieWillis]

@@Redbirds1100 I'm so sorry about that.

[@valerizamost7232]

Trisha and Don Henley are so good together. Don has done several duets and is always amazing.

[@AuntK68]

The line "She only wanted love, didn't bargain for this, she can't help but love him for the way he is" may be one of the most beautiful lines ever recorded. The way Trisha and Don's voices blend in the harmony is just perfection.

[@jimmywallace5030]

Sorry so long down the road

[@1988casco]

Beautiful lines hit me and stay with me too, it was lovely to see your comment about the line. And to understand how you felt about it!

[@KINGBOY-vi3sb]

He's the wrong kind of paradise

[@theelf152]

When I first heard it, I thought exactly the same thing. Just masterful how the voices become one. This is something that Don has spent a lifetime doing with the Eagles, and further examples of this are his duets with Stevie Nicks and Patty Smyth - "No Mistakes" is beautiful in this regard to.

[@bethglaser26]

I agree 100% I wonder how old Matthew McConaughey was when he made this video

[@wayneo1269]

Trisha and Don's voices work really well together.

[@staceychutskoff1232]

Yesss!

[@rosebloodwater13]

This is what I love about older country music. It tells a story.

[@harisharis4287]

True. Classic country ballads tell many different stories.

[@couch09]

Exactly!!!

[@dhlake]

When credibility was still important and hypocrisy wasn’t the platform for Democrats

[@TNR-lover]

@@dhlake This song involves abduction of a minor and statutory rape because the girl is only 17. I can think of far better stories to be telling than that. Speaking of statutory rape, I believe Matt Gaetz is still being investigated for just that...

[@patrickjwhited6567]

LOL! Older country music.. I'm 68 years old and every morning my dad was up at 4:30 am, making his breakfast with an AM country station on the radio. This is NOT "old" country music. It's really good music, don't get me wrong. It's not old though.. :)

[@Liasontruelove]

This classic never gets old..and whew Matthew McConaughey looked like a dream even back then..alright alright alright..

[@engine22emt]

The thing I always liked about Don Henley was that he simply loved music He sang back up for so many great female vocalists and he truly enjoyed it

[@rosylee5683]

Starting with the greatest; Linda Ronstadt.

[@mwilk19]

You make it sound like he's dead.

[@jamesanthonyfoley]

Yeah he’s not dead Eric

[@adelissahunsley]

yes I love sometimes love ain't enough. Pretty much if he is on a song you know it is going to be awesome!

[@lawrencehatch8292]

A class act…

[@UtubeuserLMJKBD]

I always loved how her mom took her back into her arms. I thought I knew better when I was young and all I got was condemnation. That only left me vulnerable to more walk away Joe's. Parents, love and forgive your children while they learn through their mistakes.

[@heathernikki5734]

THIS!!!

[@megangoldstein7743]

I ended up marrying my walkaway Joe. I spent nearly six years being abused by him until I found the courage to leave him. My family also condemned me for my mistake. I ended up in the arms of an Air Force Sergeant 30 days after the divorce was finalized and that Air Force Sergeant and I have been married for almost 9 years.

[@oneslikeme]

@@megangoldstein7743 I'm glad you found your happy ending

[@kevinwilliams2561]

VERY true. So very true.

[@akiramenai4973]

I am grateful for my parents.

[@jwest649]

Don Henley's voice just adds a rich dimension to hers that's fabulous. Love both of their voices.

[@keldance75]

I've never been a big Henley solo fan, but in this song, their voices are superb together.

[@pbhoidale]

I'm a huge Henley fan. Everything he's done has been remarkable and he adds nicely to this song.

[@hadmatter9240]

@@pbhoidale I never heard a song he recorded I didn't like. And when he's backing another artist, oh lawd!

[@intrepidvirgo938]

Agreed....another North Texas treasure

[@Dragonflyy826]

Amen. Here for it still, August 2021. It just never gets old. I keep it on my 90s country playlist. I miss ALOT of 90s music. But this??? This was a collaboration that was totally underrated for its time. It deserved much more recognition than it ever received. Such a shame. These two angelic voices brought the lyrics to life. Love them both, my parents raised me right so I grew up listening to the Eagles. And then nearly what? Approx 15-20yrs later Trisha comes out? Then this duet happened, and we fell in love with her (And Don!] even more. At least I did. And this will always be my 2nd favorite song of hers....but my #1 favorite will ALWAYS be-- "The Song Remembers When". The lyrics of that ballad, sang by her, again, angelic voice, just melts my heart. Think all of us have had a Walkaway Joe in our lives, and also a special moment in time where the song remembers the time in our life..... Can't imagine anyone but Trisha singing it either..... she makes those memories come to life and they reach out and touch your soul. Sorry Garth, but I'd take seeing your wife in concert any day over seeing you! Haha! 😉✌

[@robyn2595]

It goes without saying how great Miss Yearwood is but we can't ignore the brilliance of Henley.

[@gloriadolan]

not to mention it is Matthew McConaughey as he bf

[@bjchandler8937]

"The cold hard truth revealed what it had known." Deep powerful lyric. Brilliant. It's describes the exact moment you feel the 'hook' you never knew was there. It knocks the breath out of you. Some never recover.

[@missgreen8959]

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[@jamessharp9790]

Absolutely- reminds me of both going through my own learning curve and paying my dues to the odds with inevitable heartaches. That very line was among the inspiration for me to learn to say no and let go. And indeed it was another lesson in life . On the flip side of “ fate’s got cards that it don’t want to show “ - after leaving my children’s mother in 16’ after 18 years of an abusive marriage- and my son and I a against the world .. I’d reconnected with old classmates- including my HS crush. Seems she’d been dealt a lot of these types much as I’d chosen poorly before too. We married in late 20 and couldn’t be happier .

[@marilyncunnington2399]

Matthew McConaughey looks and was sooo young in this video. I didn't realize it was even him until tonight..... Trisha still has one of the best voices I've ever heard.

[@jt8251]

He was 23 years old!

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Marilyn hope you're okay?

[@recaseever539]

@@jt8251 he doesn’t even look that old. Maybe it’s just that the older I get the more everyone looks like kids to me. 😂😂

[@justinjarrell683]

classic country at its best 80s and 90s are the way to go

[@jocelynlong304]

Justin Jarrell cxxdm 

[@debarghyaroy9948]

Do we still have this excellence in what the radio plays today?

[@hadmatter9240]

I wish real country would come back. I miss ole Hank, Gene, and The Sons of the Pioneers.

[@nataliesmelser1411]

I couldn't agree more

[@SpiritedSoul1986]

@@hadmatter9240 that kind of country is so monotone and boring. Most of them couldn't actually sing and their voices just drone on. Haha. The 80s and 90s is when music started becoming real where people showed off their vocal abilities and ranges and didn't all sound the same and so untalented. Today's "music is too much pop and rap mixed in where it isn't real country anymore. The 90s was perfect for music of all kinds. Unfortunately I don't think country music will ever be country again like that, but at least it won't be boring, monotone and dull like the era of Hank Williams Sr, Jr, Willie Nelson, etc. So dull and boring ughhh

[@deadspacegrave2219]

This song is 30 years old today and just as beautiful 🌺

[@nicole4659]

That long ago already. I thought I was older then that... lol

[@alexisclinton717]

It made a special appearance in Touched By An Angel.

[@user3-128]

The legendary Don Henley on backup vocals, ladies and gentlemen!!

[@bradford6007]

15 years after singing lead on "Hotel California," and Don Henley still has that perfect "sandpaper" voice. Perfect Harmony.

[@SerenityDreaming]

Things you learn as an adult: Momma never actually WANTED to be right about all the stuff she warned us. If their hearts break, yours do too!

[@katiemoody8087]

My daughter is only six and her little heart was " broken" in first grade just about a month ago. And it was because she didnt get to be 1 of the 4 girls to go to this other little girl's bday party. My daughter still brings it up now, and because shes my only i feel everything for the first and only just the way she does! And 27 years after i saw another country legend in concert, i get to see Reba again in a few weeks in Raleigh, with my mom who i went with to that first reba concert as well.. My daughter loves reba, and trisha, but i dont let het listen to this particular type of song....I lived with her father in an abusive relationship and thank god i have my parents and they allowed me to move back home multiple times, including after they threw him out of their house a month after i had my daughter, they never threw me out. I chose to go with him knowing what he was already by that point, but i THOUGHT my daughter would be better with her parents together (mine are married 44 years this year). But after i moved 4 hours away and nothing got better and i left with my daughter just before covid hit (im a chef so i was out of work completely for 2 years). I now have full custody, but he can try and get that revised if i move out. I wish he would be a tru walk away joe. Because my daughter has to see him 2 times a month.

[@rolandmiller5456]

Exactly. It colors the judgment when you've gone through it and you raised your child not to do the things that you did and yet they do it anyway. Because they think they know better than you do. They don't but they have to learn.

[@reanamarsh]

Not always my mom never hurt from my hurt I had a guy that really loved me and I believe to this day 20 years later he was my soul mate but she intentionally drove him away for fear of being an empty nester and her last child leaving home. She told me my only reason for being born was to take care of her for life since she gave me life.

[@theloquaciouslady]

@@reanamarsh Most Americans are too naive to acknowledge some mothers are complete garbage.

[@johnbruno7614]

June 2019 and still listening to this great song. Anyone else.

[@matto4897]

No

[@johnbruno7614]

@@matto4897 yeh another comidian lol

[@juanitamollon7439]

me for sure...love it

[@ginnygingin2]

Yes me! Dec 6 2019

[@ginnygingin2]

Yes me dec 6th 2019

[@duckbilledmonfrogga]

I'm obsessed with their harmony. I can't stop listening. ❤

[@curtisyost5247]

Dynamic harmony

[@jonathanlewis6473]

Nailed this pairing...whoever wrote this is one helluva songwriter......

[@joesimsmusic]

Greg Barnhill from Slidell, Louisiana!

[@MonicaGriego22]

Someone was really heartbroken and telling a truth that the world needs to hear before they feel it.

[@shannongallagher2382]

My first love was 1996 and was Identical to this song!💔💔💔 took years to get over

[@tammym6311]

I remember a time before we could have any song at our finger tips, listening for hours, sometimes days to hear this song

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing?

[@kathleenluciani3456]

So many of have gone through this, if only we could protect our sons and daughters.....wonderful song and I love Trisha

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Kathleen hope you're okay?

[@kathleencollins9803]

Don Henley. Perfect compliment to a perfect song.

[@amandal1785]

Yes Indeed!

[@MarkPollocktricks]

"Don Henley" and "Tricia Yearwood" create a classic masterpiece! A country ballad that evokes every sense of sentimentality nostalgia and romance personified and heartfelt. Feel the Love!

[@JP-fe8py]

Mark Pollock Trisha Yearwood

[@LouieNeira]

I don't know if I'd call it country. It sounds more like an Eagles song (for good reason).

[@apriljefferson43]

Why did you put quotation marks around their names? Lol

[@SpiritedSoul1986]

@@apriljefferson43 I was wondering the same thing. I was like wait what? 🤔🤔🤔

[@mitchsullivan2878]

Lol why would you put their names in quotations

[@rebeccadrake1123]

The pain of someone leaving you when they made you so happy can never be described. But this song comes damn close

[@mohammedibrahim42]

God bless you such lovely couple 😁 i wish you all the best in the world

[@travisconner1581]

About the same as a loved one dying

[@bjmccoy5638]

I messed up 2 relationships. The first love. Her parents found out my real age.we were 3 years apart. An my mom said maybe y'all should break up an get back together later when y'all get older. Well I did that. The girl didn't want me back the next week. It broke my heart afterwards cause she didn't want me back. Young love. 18 an 16. She was a dime. I doll baby. I fell into depression for a long time. Found a new girl. Lasted a year. I quit the relationship after a year due to thinking about my first love. I been paying the price going on 10 years now. So it ain't the same game out there. It hurts more on some days. God bless you an your husband. It's hard to start over again when it ain't easy like it use to be. I hope I find someone soon. My heart hurts every day.

[@travisconner1581]

Sometimes that's the problem though. You shouldn't let them become your world

[@jeffreyb8717]

Pure poetry. What happened to country music in the 2000’s?

[@patrickjwhited6567]

Trying to be "all inclusive"...

[@bobbistevens5648]

Wow, Matthew McConaughey and Don Henley. Two gorgeous and talented men from Texas in one video! And the incompatible Tricia Yearwood. Have loved this song for years, how have I not seen this video?

[@deannawarner4734]

Mathew McConaughey at only 23 years old looks so handsome in this video

[@jenniferpemberton3317]

Gorgeous ❤

[@misjune2023]

This is what real country music sounds like. I miss it. BTW anyone notices Mathew McConaughey in this video?

[@juliewilliams1441]

I know I came here to see him in the video! He was a cutie! I mean, still is, but he was a good looking young man.

[@danejones7122]

not till now!!!

[@mandiflanary8675]

I know, right? When I first saw this video, i thought it looked like him, and then I googled it and found out it's him! 😆

[@karenbrown7823]

Matthew McConaughey! I've loved this song for years and just today realized he was in the video.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing..?😊

[@QuangNguyen-ng5zh]

⁠@@honestj820lol, matt mcconaughey, not matt Leblanc

[@TribalTwinSC]

Don's backing vocals give me chills.

[@mthivier]

I love the shot at the very end. There's nothing like a hug from your mother to make things all right again, no matter how old you are.

[@redmoon9650]

Amen. If only mamas live forever 😔

[@joewilliams777]

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[@sarahholland5902]

My grandpa always told me that boy is a wrong kind of paradise

[@truetales187]

I was today years old when I discovered Don Henley sang this with her.

[@leslieraper8548]

This song just has a really special place in my heart ... 26 yrs ago my husband bought me this CD .

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Leslie hope you're okay?

[@RosePetal17]

I went through a period of absolutely loving country music. There was a time in the early 90s where the songwriting was pristine, pure and truthful ("new country") Love, Love, love this song!

[@richardwilliam9944]

Hi Rose

[@mohammedibrahim42]

Yep 🤔

[@wareidav]

I that really is your name.... I love it... You speak the truth.... This is just stunning

[@ashleyharris5308]

Who else is here rewatching the video after Kellyoke today and hearing Matthew McConaughey talk about being in this video?!!

[@lisat5597]

Lol. Figured I wasn’t the only one....he’s such a 👶

[@sherrybunger121]

Haha. Yes! He was so young!!

[@missysample4486]

I must confess I couldn't help myself! :)

[@kristaleighy]

That's why I'm here lol.

[@shivanigulati5448]

Use this as a like button if you thought you'd come to this video and be the first to type this comment here

[@mariocruz6281]

To EVERYONE listening to this, take every word in, chances are your going to go through this.

[@markd3107]

This song was my introduction to Trisha (we only had CMT in the UK for a couple of years), and I fell in love with her voice instantly, and the girl can do no wrong. I have all her albums, but this remains my favourite track despite its' unfortunate subject. To my mind this was her defining moment.

[@shyannebarnes6078]

We all have a walk away joe somewhere in my life

[@TGWMPE]

+shyanne barnes So True! Very good point!

[@shyannebarnes6078]

+TGWMPE yeah well people can never make their minds up

[@dwightmiller8687]

shyanne barnes i walked out.one relationship after 7 years she hit me but i stayed with her till i was like this song

[@sylvia7777]

shyanne barnes true

[@dadofmine9957]

Or a Walk Away Jane 😂

[@tedchamberlain7560]

Don Henley adds the perfect counterpoint voice

[@kellyharcrow821]

I had the honor of being 20 feet away from Trisha when she first came out at a little crappy bar in Oxford, AL when nobody knew who she was. Still have my autographed cassette tape! I knew she was going to be big! Never knew she was going to be iconic, Garth Brook's wife big but I knew it is soon as I heard her voice!

[@brianhicks8234]

We’re showing our age when we mention cassettes lol. My kids look at me like I’m crazy heaven forbid mentioning an 8-track!

[@kellyharcrow821]

@@brianhicks8234 Hahaha definitely Brian!

[@suzyjoe4781]

i think i actually feel my heart literally break a lil with the memories and this song and the pain certain love stains ones heart with

[@aspectra]

+suzy joe I was so lucky to see this live last night. This was the final song of the night, and Garth performed the duet with Trisha.

[@juliesprouse947]

+Christian Costello I'm so jealous. They didn't perform it here! :(

[@amberkolody153]

suzy joe yeah I’ve felt this pain once

[@aprilwooten5557]

I know how you feel I been there.

[@micheleevans1074]

That is deep.

[@AM-br4ix]

An underrated song ❤!!

[@brianhicks8234]

Trisha and Don should have done so many more duets together!

[@rickallison5411]

I had no idea that Henley ever sang the second part to this song...what harmony!

[@trishayearwood8857]

Thanks for your love and support . It's a huge pleasure to know that I have got real fans. May God continue to bless you. Kindly send me a direct message 7069932413

[@DaveWollenberg]

Trisha and Don hit #2 in Billboard, 1-23-93. God bless!

[@JarlinaFitness]

Now, this is real music 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@mohammedibrahim42]

Yes real music sweetheart

[@likemesomeyoutoob]

When Don Henley bust out that last "Walkaway Joe".

[@MSMaryland]

This is Pure Country 💗

[@michaelsmith_32329_]

Hello Mary... how are you doing?

[@johnbruno7614]

I didn't know that was Matthew McConaughey in the video, he really turned out to be a awesome actor. Love his movies.

[@msjenna1211]

John Bruno me either lol

[@rochellehayez2352]

But got ugly

[@johnbruno7614]

@@rochellehayez2352 Lol. 💓👍

[@okaykell]

DAMN THESE OLD COUNTRY SONGS!!!! Pulling on my heart strings.

[@darcy3478]

Matthew McConaughey just said on The Kelly Clarkson Show that this was his first time in front of the camera before he done Dazed and Confused 💛

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Rach nice meeting you here

[@reynagomez6936]

Me🙋‍♀️

[@rmwolfe]

I’m surprised Matthew could say anything on the Kelly “I’m gonna talk over you” Clarkson show.

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

I thought that was him!!

[@jamiesmith5728]

Love this video and that movie!!!!! No wonder I've always thought he was so fine!!! He's been in my subconscious since I was 13 😂

[@jacobmyers5204]

I'm here for the "walkaway Joe" reference, come on man!

[@stevecrawford4932]

the 'Walkaway Joe' notes that Don Henley hits at 3:47 nails me every time - how come I can't hit them notes - pretty song.

[@yankeegirl5175]

Always my favorite part too 😊

[@DaveWollenberg]

Don still smoked cigarettes, back then, too.

[@fufhertoo]

Alright, alright, alright! Saw this video a million times back in the day and just now notice that the walkaway Joe is Matthew McConaughey. How cool.

[@claytrendell1246]

Song still gives me chills. I was this guy for half of my life before I met my angel.

[@jennymerrick8385]

I have tears every time I hear this song. Reminds me of John when we rode in his truck up into the Rockies. He was in awe and I loved his reaction. Years and years ago...but the song remembers when

[@tslmiami6288]

Lord don't let my baby girl go through this. I know how this kinda hurt hurts... 😔

[@HRH-THO-II]

Thats a great line. Very song worthy. I could work off that line.

[@juanitaburon1482]

tslmiami I hear you I have 2girls and a son. GOD PLZ. DONT LET THEM EVER HAVE THIS HURT. Also

[@JoJo-io7sx]

She will be fine... unless she fat and don't take care of herself

[@barryvilda9079]

tslmiami so do I

[@beverlyarcher3744]

tslmiami if that happens it would be a surprise though maybe it would be a better idea she does so she will have a life lesson to follow in the future

[@sweetleftyswing]

I predict the guy in the video will have star potential

[@CBDM777]

alright alright alright.

[@amilheim]

He's an Academy Award winner. Who would of thought.

[@Harpplayer504]

The guy is a member of "The Eagles"

[@Evilirishman77511]

Don Henley? Naaaaaah.

[@amilheim]

Nope, it's Matthew McConaughey in the video - very young.

[@79tazman]

What a great song wish Country was still like this

[@gregsimmons441]

Love how Trisha and Don sing in such perfect harmony. The video is pretty awesome too. March 2020 and this song still gives me chills....well done, Trisha and Don 💕❤

[@jordanbenson3145]

Beautiful song written by Greg Barnhill. I just had the joy of meeting him in Nashville last week. Such an humble guy.

[@aurlene8360]

I am 11, and I got to meet her last summer. She is Soooo nice!!! Seriously, she's the sweetest person, and I got her autograph and everything!!! (It's hanging on my wall)

[@aurlene8360]

+Brittany B There's people MUCH younger who have social media accounts, plus my parents aren't like super strict about me seeing bad stuff on social media. Trust me, I've seen plenty of bad stuff much much worse than what's on social media, also 11 year olds aren't as dumb as ya think. We know there's no Easter Bunny or Santa Claus and stuff. We also know that the world is a really terrible place with people doing drugs and stuff. But yes, I can see where you're coming from

[@aidanmaguire1481]

S

[@aurlene8360]

+Aidan Maguire What the hell does that mean? And if it's about me having a social media account, then just don't even say a thing. My parents are doing the best they can, OK? They're really trying hard, and frankly, I think they're doing a very good job, thank ya very much 4 readin this, and now would ya PLEASE just drop it?

[@ryanoshay7018]

That's really cool that you got to meet Trisha Yearwood. Doubly cool that she's nice in person. This is probably my favorite song of hers. This or "How Do I Live Without You", it's kind of hard to call, I like them both evenly.

[@aurlene8360]

+Ryan O'Shay Yeah, and also she's in love with the boy, ya can't forget that one!!😁

[@KenLeet]

I don't listen to much country music, but this song is simply masterful! An incredible blend of vocals, and lyrically, a masterpiece. Wow......

[@destinyweaver8495]

DON HENLEY'S VOICE MADE THIS SONG: A DEFINITE HIT

[@janethardy3208]

I definitely agree. Don Henley is freaking hot.

[@lambyoung]

This song is perfect. I have never lived what happens in this song, not actually. But, I can completely imagine the hurt and sorrow of living this song because of the way Trisha and Don sing the life into this song. Perfect.

[@AnnaLVajda]

"The best way to show how much your children is by loving their Mother" Mathew McCounaughy

[@katherinemartindale2022]

what?

[@Melinda8162]

@@katherinemartindale2022 😁😁. That didn't make much sense!? 🙄

[@katherinemartindale2022]

@@Melinda8162 no joke...i think they meant well but something got lost in translation.....lol

[@morganjanelle4282]

Anna Vajda I think you may have forgotten a couple of words there. Your comment makes no sense, lol.

[@joewilliams777]

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[@ReeseJ.]

I never knew that was Matthew McConaughey! I just watched it and saw it after seeing him talk about it on the Kelly Clarkson show! That’s awesome! He’s so pretty! I love him!!!!!

[@heatherjordan8038]

Just came here for Matt! Wow, he looks so young!!

[@laurenbuford8052]

My dad was a walk away joe got into a lot of relationship and left due to drug. My mom would sing me this song when I was little and tell me not to listen to those boys. Now I’m a single mom of beautiful twin girls and I’m only 16. I dont regret not listening to my mom I got my beautiful babies and they saved my life but it’s a whole lot of hurting and made life harder than it had to be

[@daniellearcher8647]

I get that. Everyone is just now finding this song. This was a song from my childhood.

[@justanon7685]

Oh bless your heart. I know it's hard (had twin boys young). Use that youthful energy to your advantage and treasure every moment you spend with them. Things happen for a reason. You'll be a stronger and wiser woman due to your hardships. That's what life is all about. If it was easy, we wouldn't have a reason to live, love, laugh, find joy and grace. ((Hugs))

[@dianewhite1000]

~ Any song with Don Henelys Voice is a hit love his angelic Voice Frkn amazing

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Diane hope you're okay?

[@Genjo_N_Mojave]

*I am shocked this gorgeous heartfelt ballad doesn't have millions of likes!*

[@truthhurts2980]

I'm working on it

[@shelleybelcourt1860]

This isn't the only site where it has likes.

[@Jason-to4ju]

I could listen to Trisha Yearwood songs all day

[@alexandriabaisden1241]

They harmonized so amazingly!

[@julieschafer7562]

Oh the innocence of youth highlighted in this song!! So many girls/women get attracted to the "bad boy" and don't understand what this will mean. Love the vocals with the great singer Don Henley. The importance of the song is to learn not to repeat the same mistake by always hooking up with the "walkaway joes" we are attracted to in life.

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

I'm sure there were just as many Walkaway Janes...I'm curious to hear about those experiences as well.

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Julie hope you're okay?

[@rachelchristensen1581]

I must have seen this video at least 30 times, but never realised that was Matthew Mcconaughey. I had to come back after learning from his book Greenlights that this music video was one of his first acting gigs!! ❤

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Rachel nice meeting you here

[@RobinCambier-oz5qo]

Love her and Dons voices together....such a powerful song ...❤❤❤

[@jenlacy1980]

Man I was that girl out by 16 and having my babies at 18,21,23&28 wished I wlda listened to my mama

[@AnneRhymes]

So it's 2019 im still stuck here🤣😍🤭

[@markmanning5683]

Hey, it's good music. You have Class Anne

[@markmanning5683]

This one of my favorite late night traveling songs. My wife asleep on my shoulder and me singing (best as I can) to music like this. Your turn now to make memories.

[@timbohlken8100]

@@markmanning5683I agree mark

[@MikeRoberts1964]

That boy went on to have a movie career that was "arright arright arright"

[@karenmcmillan4626]

😂 yup!

[@GrainneDhub-ll6vw]

So many layers of meaning. The music carries the song of the spirit, the voices carry the song of the heart and the lyrics carry the song of the story.

[@amandasmothers5330]

Here because i just found out from kelly clarkson show this was 1 of the first times Matthew mcconaughey was on tv .i love it lol

[@brandylaviolette4606]

One of my all time favorite songs. This song is so spot on and so sad and all to common at the same time. Where did music like this go anyway? I miss songs like this.

[@tobiasdubose8812]

I heard this on SiriusXM station Prime Country: where they play country music from its greatest 20 years, the 80s and 90s (1980-1999).

[@kristinsteffensen4352]

The best! Trisha, Don, and Matthew all in one! ❤❤❤

[@toddrf]

Had to look this up. I never realized that the boyfriend is Matthew McConaughey.

[@jeanasmith1729]

Who did you think it was? It is obviously MM.

[@mileetn]

Me neither until today. I was looking him up for something and saw where it said he was in this video so of course I had to come watch. He is so young! Of course, so is Trisha!! I always loved this song!

[@mileetn]

​@jeanasmith1729 I'm sure they meant they had to look the video up after hearing he was in it. Because it came out many years ago so you wouldn't remember he was in it after he became well known. Obviously you can after knowing him.

[@toddrf]

@@mileetn exactly. MM was literally a nobody when this came out.

[@boredhousewifelife]

This song brings back memories! I remember listening to it as a young girl. Listening to it now as a grown woman it holds even more meaning. I think every girl has their "walkaway joe" at some point in life. I know I did. But it was "just another lesson in life" for sure. Happily married to a "stay-forever" Michael ;)

[@boredhousewifelife]

Oh, and never remembered it being Matthew McConaughey in the video! I bet he's been a walkaway joe plenty of times before. That smile. And like a fine wine he just gets better with age. LOL :)

[@mikemailman2907]

Not always

[@julie11997]

Carrie Carden I agree! I was 20 when this song came out! Happily married to a stay forever Michael as well! 😉😄👫💝

[@snhyork6050]

+Carrie Carden I am a happily married "stay forever Leon", great song.

[@aprilwooten8902]

Oh yes I had a walk away Joe at age 17. This song bring back memories. He walked away then now I see him every now and then. Sad. His name Hubert.

[@jeffkilfoyle6714]

Don Henley's voice ,,,, absolute perfection....

[@dankippert2677]

Another gem that came randomly on my youtube account

[@seelooney6854]

anyone notice that was Matthew McConaughey?

[@robertelee467]

For the record, beings that I've always seen him as a blond/dirty blond... I did NOT recognize him in this video. But as soon as you pointed that out, I definitely recognize a very young Mr. McConaughey.

[@kathleencollins9803]

Not till now!

[@Supersweetguy]

Yes, but his first movie was in 1993 called My boyfriends back as Guy#2.

[@nessh.b8716]

didn't realize until just now... and I've watched this video many times!! Lol

[@shawnaballou5113]

See Looney did you know he was in an episode of unsolved mysteries?

[@dallasp81]

Looking back,,, I knew I should of listened. But when your a teenager you think you know it all. 22 years old now and I've learned my lesson.. why is it so hard to find an honest person?

[@carimeagiazzi6640]

so true girl too hard

[@joshuabrooks4907]

You just have to find someone from Generation X.

[@brigidvanparys2062]

This happens to everyone at one time in their life. She was lucky to have a mom to go back too

[@dorisrives2070]

Never knew Don H was her backup singer until now. A wonderful song!

[@markd3107]

To think, this song is now 20 years old, and, yet it will forever evoke memories and emotions - surely the utimate recognition of a truely beautiful piece of music, by both writer and artistes.

[@greeneyedwenchester]

It's been 10 years, this song is 30 now and just as amazing.

[@MissSeaSea]

2020 and it still gets me right in the feels....

[@nicholegibides4752]

This was real country music 🎶 still makes me tear up

[@HyperActive7]

Back when music told a real story with real feelings behind it.