Wade Hayes - Old Enough to Know Better

[@KoBrA5zero3]

This song would become a hit again today 30 years later if it were played on radio. I miss this era of country music.

[@MattMullins-jt4gk]

Ain’t good country singer out there to sing it . Better this way

[@jacobenyart4075]

Check out Zach Top he's bringing it back!

[@extremeocd1184]

​@@MattMullins-jt4gkI think he may have meant if they'd play the original? That was just how I read it, I could be wrong. I was wrong once back in 1980! 😂😂😂😂

[@Astray13]

@@jacobenyart4075yeah he is, he is awesome!

[@bobhill3941]

I was happy I grew up in that era.

[@covertops19Z]

I'm closin' on 71 YO, pushin' 35 in my mind. Yeppers, this tune could still be my personal theme song..

[@SS-fu7dd]

I met Wade a few years back when he was playing a joint about like the one in the video. Mingled with the crowd between sets like he was just another guy there to see the show. He seemed to be a really nice and down to earth guy. Wish Nashville hadn't gotten so far away from this sound.

[@hsqacshop7362]

He's playing in my town Quincy, Illinois for July 4th weekend 2022....FreedomFest!

[@roarkm.o.banjonjeffries3713]

Camp lejeune you're n n Hancock incorrectly you better get this s*** straight

[@luke8222]

He is playing at my local fair tonight! Jefferson county wv

[@carrolhathcock4941]

I've seen Wade ten times and met him four times including tonight, he is still the same humble and kind guy he's always been.

[@Trendmedia178]

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[@rh9721]

Im 77 years old and I remember when Wade made his debut on the country scene. He was a very talented guitarist and he had a sound that was stamped on the era. As I remember, it was early 90s. He has never received the attention and radio play that he should have. He beat cancer in his 40s and is still around today, although you dont hear his songs. Its a shame. Best Wishes Wade. I still listen to your music.

[@jksmith1747]

🍀 Oklahoma boy keeping country country,🍀

[@lavernerusso9122]

Saw him live in St Louis at Little Bit of Texas Great performer.

[@gonecountry246]

Same here RH. Wade came to our little town last year and I felt like I was probably his biggest fan there. I still listen to 90's country every day and don't listen to anything else. What a awesome era for country music it was! The instruments really had drive. I haven't listened to new country radio in 20 years and I'm 37 years old.

[@tayls2964]

Growing up in rural Ohio, this was one of the radio favorites. Keeping country, country.

[@garyhelms5506]

He played lead guitar for Johnny Lee for about 6 or 8 years before getting his own record deal. And I agree, his guitar sound and his over all sound was and still is very good! Radio should have treated him alot better. I miss country music now, I wish we still had it around.

[@jeremykuhl2416]

The 90's back when country music was COUNTRY music!

[@jeremydhaston]

The funny thing is, in the nineties, people complained that it wasn't country enough

[@jungleking9703]

@@jeremydhaston That's because they didn't know what was coming in the next centuary.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah it was work hard play hard mentality in those days.

[@jcbbb]

Wade Hayes deserves more recognition

[@jordanstuart7701]

JCB correct. especially considering he beat cancer

[@joejordan6708]

JCB where can I find Wade Hayes song "The hammer and the nail" ?? his first hit?

[@jerrymoadj.r.1911]

U damn right

[@josephjtrevino7612]

JCB yes he does he rocks my world .he makes me happy when he sings I need some more his music .where are some more of his hits.a fan V

[@candytwodeer8138]

Go wade and you do Oklahoma proud

[@jeremybartlett7306]

Listening in 2021 and still love this stuff from the 80s and 90s

[@allisongriffiths2546]

Yes!

[@kaylasteger5414]

2023

[@GeneWatson8993]

How long have you been a great fan of Wades music?

[@brackenruth]

2024

[@zubairpasha71]

I'm not American but I just love country music..... Something that teaches you about the little things in life to cherish..... God bless América and country music

[@cliffordyawn2696]

Thank you my friend and God bless all of you and your country.🙏

[@seanmoore4248]

God bless you, my friend!

[@stevenfultz731]

Amen brother God bless ya hoss !!

[@slikballa]

God bless you and your country men

[@JaysonT1]

Well, most country music isn't American any more either.

[@anthonyfinojr7503]

I am Gen X 74. This was real country back into my 90s youth. It was my greatest generation that I was in.

[@clevacaudill7056]

Why they don't still play his songs instead of this stuff they play.

[@mattbrigner4815]

Because Old country is dead just like old rock and roll. They're both going out together.

[@tombeyer375]

​@mattbrigner4815 God bless you Matt, for seeing what's really goin' on, BROTHER. This just hit me, trying to celebrate my step grandsons 19th birthday party. Yeah, I'm a music head, but there's a whole ltta truth to good ol' country music.And that's sayin' sometin', coming from an old hard rock and roller!! Peace out and keep on keepin' on!

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

Nashville went woke, murdered country music. That town isn't even recognizable anymore. Even ruined the ' Opry.

[@scottmichaels12]

Wade Hayes doesn't have any face tattoos.

[@taylorblack9699]

This song goes out to those of us that are old enough to know better but are still too young to care!

[@christineparis5607]

I was just reading, "dreaming out loud" about Hayes' career, and wanted to see his breakout video. I couldn't believe it was filmed at Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas! It's not far from where I live and I've seen many fantastic acts up close there...the town itself is a mecca for tubing down the Guadalupe River that runs through town, and it has great places to eat. If you can, get to Gruene and see what Texans are really like, they love their music and are irresistible...

[@ki6atm]

He’s from Oklahoma

[@laurarobbins3947]

Yep...he's from Oklahoma. Bethel Acres Oklahoma in fact. I was 3 years ahead of him at the High School there.

[@alexcrawford5350]

Clint Black: Hey, what’re you doing here!? This is Wade Hayes, not Clint Black!

[@mr.wizard2974]

Wade not only is a great singer but can play the heck out of a guitar.

[@NASCARROCKS]

The late 80's and 90's had the best country music IMHO

[@Clawhammers12]

Lord I lived the drinking and driving nails the next day with a hangover. I was ok if I made it past dinner which was actually in the middle of the day back then in Georgia. This song brings back memories. Some good and others not so good. Thank you for posting this video.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Congratulations on achieving sobtiety, good sir.

[@realchrisgunter]

Who’s listening to this is in 2025?

[@100PercentTexanWoman]

Love this song! Still listening to it in 2025!

[@realchrisgunter]

@@100PercentTexanWomansame!!

[@rdsii64]

Is it me or is this when country still sounded like country?

[@tinytim5172]

I'd go a long with that ya

[@markbrocklehurst7320]

True - I think it still does, if you find the right singers / musicians.

[@SJ-hw2we]

For radio..this is country

[@Skriot]

The shit that's on the radio now...is not country!!!

[@munchbox1975]

Go check out Cooper Alan. He’s got this voice and some great new music.

[@speedracer4217]

One of the most underrated voices in all of country music. This man can sang!

[@JaysonT1]

Voices??! He was a god on county guitar! Next to Paisley.

[@extremeocd1184]

I just don't understand why he never did anymore, never seem to go any farther? Seems he could have had decade after decade....hit after hit but I don't remember anything else he done?

[@erikedgerton1669]

His voice sounds like a man in his 50s I was shocked to see the video.

[@foxtrotthree569]

@@extremeocd1184he survived cancer which assisted in slowing his career. He still tours, just saw him two weeks ago in Laughlin, NV with Billy Dean and Shenandoah. He’s still great and hell of a guitar player.

[@extremeocd1184]

@@foxtrotthree569 Thank you for that information. As I read it, I noticed my maiden name was in the comment. You just don't hear or see it much, unless you're talking about one of my ancestors....Homer Laughlin...as in the china company.

[@jolynnberk9996]

This was one of our favorite dance songs back when my husband and I met in the 90s … and it’s still one we dance to often - especially when our band buddies play it live at our local Texas honky tonk.

[@corey978]

Wish thay would play music like this on the radio now instead of the same 10 pos songs on repeat .

[@nwojunkie]

you can't find True Apple Country on the radio? around here it's 105.5

[@TheJaceBass]

Call your local station and call them out on their bullshit music .... I did and now theirs a throw back song every ten songs lol

[@andypagano]

Spellbinder what’s a radio?

[@ccc0909]

It's every genre like that too. Country could help rid the issue if they'd do a classic country genre like classic rock has. Problem is still play the same playlist like classic rock does with shitty acdc or def leppard every other song.

[@gracieclay5154]

Go on you tube

[@youdagoob]

DANG. 90's country kicked. No wonder I liked country music back then.

[@superdave6432]

web amen brother

[@tinytim5172]

We're did it go wrong today's country is pop

[@mariososa9236]

Country music is really the best music you can listen to. Love the lyrics and musicians! Truly the ogs !

[@rockyjames8039]

Saw him live when this song was first released in East Texas. Happy birthday, Wade! Heard the song on the drive in this morning and it instantly brought me back to 1994 and The Pines!

[@MrBlueSkyMrNight]

+Rocky James Wow. That's cool. I only got to hear it on the radio back then - WYNY 103.5 FM. Great tune.

[@cliffordyawn2696]

Man this guy was so talented. I was glad to see that he's doing better with his colon cancer

[@sespoirs3417]

I'm 46 years old, Im' french (Grrrrrr I'm not American!!!!!!) And I love your country music!!!! God bless America!!!!!

[@legitbait8890]

+Sespoirs 34 You are awesome man. But be proud of where you come from.

[@nickambrose4598]

Hey buddy red, white, and blue. Not only is that America's flag but France has red, white and blue as well. Allies!

[@MrBlueSkyMrNight]

+Sespoirs 34 checkout my 80's - 90's COUNTRY music list.

[@sespoirs3417]

Chase, thanks you, but it 's not easy to be proud when you have a président like the fat Hollande and when your country say come on to the islamists.... I' ll be proud Only if I was english or american.

[@janetjones3129]

+Sespoirs 34 Aww I love your French culture. I wish I could speak French though. Hang in there!

[@DollyTrees-do8zu]

This is Jeanette nail I'm 70 yrs I met wade Hayes back in 1997 I'm so glad I did he inspired me to become a singer,I'm a local entertainer in ft worth and so is my oldest sister ,thank you wade ,

[@grasshopper3930]

There's nothing even remotely close to this talent in today's country music. And man can this guy play guitar

[@nicolehardin5841]

grass hopper wadecanplayaguitarbetterthan Anybodyincountrymusichemake Thatguitarsing Likejerryleelewismakesthatpiano Sing

[@supersonicsroots]

Well... actually... the lead guitar and solo was played by Brent Mason, not Wade Hayes.

[@NDB-Semper]

As someone who's never listened to country, I must commend this performer and song.

[@glennpiccolo2027]

I remember seeing this dude in concert when I was 8... I walked up to the stage waved and he threw me a pick... I still got it and still rockin Wade!!!

[@allie8648]

❤️

[@glennpiccolo2027]

@Wade Hayes always and forever brother

[@ashifaahamed1111]

so cool

[@DennetteLivingston]

May Jesus continue to bless you 🙏❤️🦋

[@19dcw50]

THIS DUDE'S GOT A GREAT VOICE FOR COUNTRRY MUSIC..I REMEMBER I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS SONG & I LOVED IT...STILL DO...

[@kellyrayburn4093]

When he looked in the rear view and saw those flashing lights from the cruiser, the look on his face was, "I do not need this." Great actor as well as an excellent singer.

[@timothyclani6609]

The lyrics, rhythm, super guitar work, good voice in his songs convey real country life and feelings. Great country songs. Glad to hear his super music in his concert this yr.

[@PURPLE40ICE]

I saw this guy in concert years ago,, I miss him,, love that deep voice

[@barbarabaxter2227]

I am almost 58 and I still love this song. I am old enough to know better and still to young to care! Literally!!

[@petrabotello2458]

I'm with ya. Heck yea.

[@edgein1830]

💀 yet ?

[@TCB62912]

Just used the title on a telemarketing call yesterday when they asked my age.

[@Char-dn7vl]

Great song

[@josnow57]

My daughter got the privilege of meeting him and getting his autograph when he was first starting out. This song reminds me of that time. He has/had a great voice.

[@patriciacoxson3180]

Hi WAYNE thank you so much for coming to Dumas Texas for singing for us fans. We had a fantastic time its was the best birthday I ever had with my family and friends ❤ hope to see you here again. Stay safe God bless 🙏 ❤ 💙 Your Biggest fan ❤ Pat and Gerry

[@williamrolls8075]

Hello Patricia

[@JesusSanchez-i7l]

Old enough to know better but still to young to care... My motto 😅

[@scottsmith3593]

Heard this on the radio for the first time today (I'm in NH!), had to track it down. I surely thought the artist had to have been older - that's a compliment!

[@TosTinManEasyCooking]

Having fun listening to some good old tunes like this!

[@wolffitness4662]

I agree

[@chessiesystemrailfanman3741]

+TosTinMan EasyCooking Same here my brother!!

[@realmmhd5990]

yeah but my cousins hate it lol

[@blueschild61]

Check out my "90's Country" playlist. It's all upbeat stuff like this.

[@mackdadx3]

Listen to Cody jinks, if you like true country

[@frankpyanoe9420]

I met this man yesterday at Staunton, Virginia's Happy Birthday America celebration. We had a nice conversation. He's a little older now, and he's still just as down to earth. Keep going Tony! You got this!

[@greggriffeth4612]

Love this song. My anthem, since I am 61 now ! Still, old enough to know better, but, to young to care ! Yee Haw....

[@lavernerusso9122]

63 and right there with you

[@luciabernreiter8483]

Lol really funny

[@RainbowDash72]

That fiddle kicks some serious ass in this song. I love it!

[@rhondaduncan6040]

I am old he looks like a baby by one I would have flirted with in my younger days😇

[@threevisionsgodpark]

This was my favorite song to sing as a little kid I'm told by my parents and grandparents, and now that I'm an adult, I still love it!!! It really fits for me and my life!! Hahaha! Country 'til I die!!!

[@bl3873]

It's the only way to live. Love from Texas.

[@jessicarice7820]

I agree the 90s was the best don't listen to the radio much these days because the music just not the same at all

[@rocketcityjoejones8345]

None of the garbage on the radio today will ever come close to this! Great music from the last great era of country music

[@jessepalmer3165]

None of this new poptry as I call it will ever compare to the old country

[@57HarleyDavidson]

+Rocket city joe Jones today's country music isn't garbage

[@josephs.5067]

"Luke Bryan is good country" boy shut your mouth and go check out the 1900s country

[@robschwark139]

I agree absolutely, there are a lot of good songs now but not like back then

[@KarenBaker-sn9tx]

Who is still listening to this in 2024

[@lindsay5241]

Me

[@johnoksys7713]

Better than most of today's pop country

[@bradleycollings8440]

Me

[@davidorohoe3889]

Without a doubt I am

[@Oculus729]

Me. Merry Christmas

[@robertgates1211]

Great band, great singer, my kind of old country!😊

[@DelightfulCupcakes-cq3cx]

I 👍💯

[@rogereaston78]

Wade is my true cousin from bethel. Wonderful singer.. he had one damn good band and the fiddle player was ole boy down the road! I'm very proud of him. I'll be in Shawnee brother next week and swing by to say hi.

[@deakon071]

That ol boy can play a mean fiddle

[@scottdonner3510]

After a traumatic brain injury i survived but was unwillingly placed in an assiated living faciliťy by my family. If not for Wade Hayes and his Old Enough to know Better but still too Young to Care. Id have pulled the plug long ago. Thank you Wade,from the bottom of my grateful heart !

[@christyryan3637]

This song was literally the theme song to a whole relationship. God I miss that man. ❤️Best time of my life even with the rough patches

[@williamrolls8075]

Hello Christy

[@corinnamclean3373]

Wade Hayes!!! I had an "old" casette tape--- from when I just had-to-get: Dreamin Out Loud.... Absolutely Wonderful!! A Big Part of My Life, & what I Believed In!! Just had to look Wayde Hayes up today----to remember, & be Thankful---for him & his mu

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Wade's the real deal for sure haven't heard from him in awhile 🇺🇸🔥👍

[@gregsmith230]

Glad you’re back and healthy brother. Still love what you’re doing.

[@duckydarrick7460]

This guy is EPIC on the stage! Saw him in Swanzey, NH, about 3 years ago outdoors show was awesome.

[@extremeocd1184]

He definitely had that "country voice" that was such a hit....so great!!! It'd be great today if everyone would go back to what music used to be! Too much change for me! I'm old and set in my ways!

[@doughesson]

Back when you could tell a Chevy from a Ford without looking at the logo.

[@waydejenkins4964]

I Can Tell. I'm Chevy all the way. And Yes The Chevy bow tie helps for the un seasoned.

[@waydejenkins4964]

Yep. Own two classic bowties

[@ollady2230]

jjj

[@banjobones8075]

Exactly!

[@rwj3373]

Bow ties or menstrual pads? 🤔

[@thinkforurselfonce]

Legend has it, Wade is still hammering that piece of wood.

[@longhorn7]

God, I LOVE that steel guitar rip!

[@donnaheiden1105]

Happy birthday Wade Hayes. Thank you for your songs.

[@greyknightjusticar8412]

70's to 90's was golden years of country music.

[@Ezdduf4kuZ]

Wade fits the descriptiom of a real home grown cowboy. I can see this Wade cowboy, keepin' his dudes, takin' the hat off and goin' city slicker. Loved this song the moment I had heard it on CJJR here in Vancouver Cda back in '95. and didn't have a clue what Wade looked like.....until I saw this video sometime later . It was #1 for 2 wks here, I do now that. I dig all his top 40 hits from those earlier years. I'm looking for the original of "Don't Stop", but?. Anyway Thx4 postin' & lol.

[@Booksandbudgeting]

I love all his music and I just found out today that he is my second cousin

[@jesseraspler3700]

I discovered wade Hayes a few months ago. Can’t get enough of the rocker!!!

[@scottmichaels12]

A few months ago? Wow!

[@kskufan]

Love Underrated CM singer

[@richardharrison5620]

Hello 👋 How are you doing?

[@rockinbakkendesigns7658]

this song is my favorite for one reason it came out on my bday. Man did I have fun. I'm a cowgirl with an attitude.

[@leslieaguinaga5924]

I dedicated this song to My Mommy every year for her birthday. I miss her tons. June 20th will be 4 yrs since she left us for heaven. I love n miss u Mommy 4 ever in my heart

[@williamrolls8075]

Hello Leslie

[@jamesshirrell3677]

Wish wade was still on the radio

[@grasshopper3930]

When country music was country. Miss 90s country.

[@JoeBeaudette]

One of the greatest turn-of-the-millenium country songs every made.

[@davidhoagland468]

I'm 48 now and played fiddle for 15 years years ago... Agreed to play a show with the old characters for fun and this seems to be first on the set list... I hope the new crowd drinks as hard as they did in the 90s and 2000s.

[@clarktm1275]

At the time this song came out It was the story of my life!!

[@pg1171]

This man should STILL be a BIG STAR! At least as big as Brad Paisley... He can play just as good, and his voice is better!

[@mr.wizard2974]

Well had to come back again!!! Great song! Wade has it going on like a chicken bone!

[@TheAKGrizz10]

Guys, I remember when they shot this video at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels,TX . It was a hell of a time. I'm 38 now and still feel that way!!!!

[@wdeatonjr]

52 and still learning this lesson

[@wdeatonjr]

LOL Thanks Art's

[@jimjohnson4029]

Met him in 1991 or 1992 at a new years eve party in McCloud Oklahoma. He was still in college. I belive his grand parents were still living up and around McCloud OK at that time. Him and his family was living in Tennessee at the time. Really cool young man back then. Glad he made it to where wanted to be in the music industry.

[@mr.wizard2974]

Don't forget May 29 is Wade Hayes day!

[@rubberduky1829]

Mr. Hayes….please don’t stop 😊

[@mr.wizard2974]

If I were a country singer Wade would be the singer I would want to sound like! Oh, one other thing ...I would want to pick the guitar like him too!

[@stevenogrady6604]

The vibe I get when listening to his music especially this song is that he was great and I can hear all the great country singers in his voice ❤ I don't know much about him just recently started looking up his music he is fantastic

[@andyinmichigan9058]

great song. good sound. talented musicians. well done

[@mitchcota2631]

Wade Hayes's old enough to know better became his only number 1 hit on the U.S. Country charts

[@clintonheath2751]

Still here 2025 who’s with me

[@nomad4856]

My name is wade as well nice to know there is a wade in my favorite genre of music

[@rosecreekrhythm1477]

Wade is one class guitar player. He can burn it up!!

[@roynunez8571]

OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER BUT STILL TO YOUNG TO CARE. YESSSSS, THERE ARE SOME THINGS IN LIFE THAT APPLIES TO ESPECIALLY NOW A DAYS. STILL JAMMIN TO BIG WADE ( 2-3-2021 ), WHO ELSE LOVES HIS MUSIC AND MUSIC OF THE 90'S..

[@Rogelle]

i remember now how much i loved this video. he was so cute!

[@Sam-c7j3o]

Country boys and cowboys do the craziest things and I love it!

[@pattybarnes363]

I am 64 years years and I love the all of the old country and all the new country western music from the 1950 still the new music now 2018 now

[@williamrolls8075]

Hello Patty

[@tom1959100]

I've mentioned several times to different people when we get on the subject of good country music that Wade Hayes has been neglected on classic country radio....loved his music and style. Why he's been seemingly forgotten is a head scrathin mystery to me. He's still better than 90% of the wannabe country singers of today!!

[@d01stanley]

Another great song! Wade is so talented & really nice to look at!!

[@mr.wizard2974]

pray for Wade...he's been fighting cancer...

[@extremeocd1184]

Oh no!! I didn't know that! Prayers for him. 😢😢🙏🙏🙏

[@vcfx10]

THIS IS MY THEME SONG MAN!!!

[@markbrocklehurst7320]

The volume always gets cranked up when this plays on my spotify playlist - awesome track!

[@janschneider2363]

I love Wade Hayes !! we need more of him, keeping country REAL !! and Wade, you are on fire with that tele' I knew that back in 2000 when I heard you play, a professional entertainer myself for 20 years, I know what people want to hear and it's NOT what they try to call country today, rock on man #godbless and love from #pittsburghPA

[@dominacky123]

+Jan Schneider IT SURE AS THE HELL ISNT TAYLOR SWIFT

[@taylorsteege735]

Virginia Beauchamp fuck you

[@jameswest230]

Jan Schneider 💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@jeffcrawford1210]

Yes you are so right

[@countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831]

Jan Schneider how the hell is he keeping country real compared to anybody else

[@thehurri-fan1290]

So he is sitting in the audience at his own show? I always said Wade Hayes was underrated thats some impressive stuff.

[@sarahh6062]

Thank you Johnny lee for the “inspiration” of this song 🎵

[@stonedokie1961]

One of the best Artists of the 90's /00's thanks for sharing

[@PatMurphy-PatMan]

Love this and others of your songs I've found today, Wade. Great stuff! Kudos!