When You Say Nothing At All : Keith Whitley & Allison Krauss

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[@Brijeeta]

The greatest duet that never happened.

[@miguelaguirre9032]

Right Right.

[@tbdlostsoul]

Wow really and call me stuck in pass rite im one of a kind i love then i love all i dont ever stop im old school im born in life whete im passed many people i need go back to days befire i was born im just give yall everything yall want im say nuttin at all i need you yes i think so but im do it luke it says nuttinvall all i love everyone take care and be sure to remember me one day everyone going look back and say he was one of the really best ones and he was mis understood biggest heart well live yall and see yall sooner ate later peace stay true goodbye to all.................

[@kevinchadler469]

I totally agree with you!!! Keith Whitley died way before his own prime even!!! I love country legends like Merle, Waylon, Conway, Jonnie Cash, George Jones, Don Williams and Charlie Daniels as well and may god rest their souls, but this man would have been one as well!!! Sad

[@Ken-mu3dc]

@@kevinchadler469 All the names you have mentioned tell me that you are a fan of REAL country music as I am. There are some real legends amongst those names but my own favourite is Waylon Jennings. What a voice he had. I agree that Keith died way too young and he too is a sad loss to country music.

[@kevinchadler469]

Yes, definitely

[@JamesDove-k7t]

Always think about my mom and dad when I hear this. One day hopefully we will meet again....

[@dr.vonslifeinvesting6485]

God bless you

[@philiprandazzo8258]

Two gifted singers/songwriters. So sad that we lost Keith Whitley too soon. He was so talented.

[@kishormohammad1176]

Yes he was Gifted ! What a beautiful song !

[@carlwetmore608]

To whom ever put this together, I thank you! Great job! 👍

[@freespirit_17]

❤❤❤ Right😢

[@catman916]

Whoever created this duet deserves much credit. This is a seamless blend of 2 wonderful versions.

[@kirkkrieger9360]

It was actually a DJ from Milwaukee. I can't remember the name but thank his soul for putting this beautiful creation together!

[@Goibniu001]

Minneapolis K102-Country DJ Gino Ruberto. His best mix. So good, in fact, the station was threatened with a lawsuit by Lorri Morgan, Whitley's widow. The mix was dropped immediately, never to be heard again...until now. Thank you to the person posting it here. *Edited for spelling.

[@kimking4997]

I agree. This is so good!

[@baylinkdashyt]

@@Goibniu001 She wouldn't have had any legal grounds to sue...

[@TomCee53]

@@baylinkdashyt She certainly would have legal grounds. Copyright prohibits using both recordings without permission.

[@kevbutler1886]

Not enough words to descibe how beautiful this duet is....

[@itschase]

One of those songs you’ll remember word for word 50 years from now.

[@krismikewill]

Keith Whitley had the perfect 80's country music voice. It's still classic and amazing.

[@slojoe58]

If angels can sing, they'll sound like Allison Krauss

[@Brianchristenson-g6w]

Keith whitley is in the country hall of fame .long overdue he is a great country singer and bluegrass artist

[@johnrushman1586]

I cried when i heard this version. And i heard the duet of Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman "Fast Car". Really good job.

[@lydialeija2427]

A Lovely Duet, sung with Pure Beauty and Truthfulness of Lyrics. TY 😍🎙❤️🎶 💞 🤗💖💯🙏🙏🙏👏🏻👏🏻

[@sisleymichael]

Keith left this world too early. Had he stayed, he would rank right up there with the greats in country music. He was country. Who sounds like him in the stuff they call country today? They all have the fake country accent, their songs come out of the algorithm in the computer and they sound the same. Blending these two awesome singers like this is masterful. I like it as a duet. It is an era that is gone and I am afraid will never come back.

[@debbieminton9589]

yes Keith did leave this world way too early (so young, only 32 😥) ... he is already a legend even in his short life, but you're right ... had Keith lived, he would have definitely ranked up there with all the iconic greats !!

[@kevinchandler179]

He would have gave George Strait and Garth a run for their money 💰!!! Because, they were the 80s and into the 90's, when Merle, Conway, Waylon, George Jones, Charlie Daniels and Don Williams passed the torch 🔦!!!! Rip 🙏 Keith

[@kevinchandler179]

​@Cerus98He was great, but died young sad to say!!! Let's not go to far, he was better than Merle, Conway, Waylon, George Jones, Charlie Daniels, Don Williams and Jonny Cash, and George Strait and Garth Brooks??? Lol

[@kevinchandler179]

If anyone was ever going to do this song, Allison was amazing 👏 and knocked it out of the park!!!!

[@renecruz1020]

I once had someone to love. Now I’m alone. This song makes me feel better about myself. I have reserved this song in my heart for when I get married again. To a real woman who loves me for who I am.

[@geerterri]

Me, too. He died a year ago.

[@richconnolly1611]

Trust God brother. Be patient if you can. I was alone for four years after an abusive relationship and He brought a wonderful, kind and loving woman into my life a year ago.

[@thomasbrady9146]

Such a great duet. Also lost my wife recently of 54 years. She was my life and such a wonderful person. Loved her so much.

[@gailwood803]

So sorry for your loss

[@Ken-mu3dc]

So sorry to hear about your sad loss. You will always have your happy memories to help you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

[@peppers721]

GOD BLESS you Sir.. May The Lord Try to heal the pain, I pray for you to be strong, and 1 day yall will Be together as before.

[@lindakraus8431]

Lost my beloved fiv3 6y five l9ñg y3àrß aago

[@joemazeroll2371]

Sorry for your loss, brother... no one can say anything that can even touch your loss.. live in peace....

[@mikeyates7931]

Somewhere in Heaven Kieth Whitley is smiling while listening to this .

[@martinyates1296]

Eloquently put Mike. I concur. This was my wedding song. Good on ya “cousin”.

[@mikeyates7931]

@@martinyates1296 Thanks - it's nice to know that good taste runs in the family

[@cassandrathomas5248]

Most likely

[@kathycabral5489]

I agree....this is so beautiful....

[@kevinchandler179]

Agreed 👍!!! Rip 🙏

[@milesjohnson2780]

If you’re listening to this towards the end you can faintly hear Keith singing “When you say nothing at all” in the background repeatedly and it’s putting me to tears how beautiful his voice was and the sadness to his death. It’s so powerful to me.

[@mattlonas5998]

Go listen to his son, he sounds like his father.

[@Hockey_Boy_314]

Completely agree😇💗

[@dennisdemark8151]

I agree Miles Johnson, I remember calling the radio station (country) in Philadelphia and they confirmed that he passed away the day before...my heart 💔sank. He was absolutely had a one in a million singing voices.

[@corir1045]

Jesse sounds nothing like Keith.. he suck’s actually

[@rolandgarcia9950]

BEAUTIFUL YET HAUNTING

[@tommy-we6bt]

2023 and Still one of the Greatest love songs of All-Time

[@kathleenchang9206]

Such a beautiful arrangement of such a beautiful song by two Country Icons. We lost the troubled soul of Keith much too soon. He sings now with the angels now and Allison has always had the voice of an angel.

[@marypatstrobel2913]

I have always loved this song but this duet singing it absolutely beautiful!

[@silverhawk5191]

One of the very best songs ever written and sang by two of the most beautiful voices in Country music. Keith Whitley left this earth way to soon !

[@miguelaguirre9032]

Yes he did😞😞

[@miguelaguirre9032]

My favorite one Don't Close Your Eyes

[@dondecapot9283]

Waaaaay too soon. Great voice

[@frednoble1833]

Way to soon. I drink my fuckin brains out. Trying ti stoo. Are you saying they nebmver actually sandmg together. I THOUGHT they were lovers

[@kevinchadler469]

I agree, we all love old school country and definitely miss Merle, Waylon, Conway, Jonnie Cash, Don Williams, George Jones, Charlie Daniels and Mr. Keith Whitley as well!!! Rip to all of them country legends!!! I bet they are making a hell of a show and country medly up in heaven!!!

[@johntracy2861]

Allison Krause is the best singer in Nashville! Period!

[@ds10363]

He was the greatest. Alison’s voice is like an angel playing a harp. This was a perfect collab. I miss him to this day. Badly

[@stephentaylor9366]

Keith had a wonderful voice, a beautiful wife in Lorie Morgan, and a fantastic career ahead of him. What he didn’t do was stop drinking!! . He didn’t and THE DISEASE OF ALCOHOLISM took him from us and Lorie. SAD.

[@Calvin-01]

Used to hear this all the time in the good days of country radio when you could call and request music. Now you’re lucky if they even answer

[@debbieminton9589]

and even though this blended version of the song 🎶 was played by the radio stations back then, it never was actually released commercially ...

[@brettclark7833]

Two words… unbelievably outstanding! The best of the best

[@kishormohammad1176]

I love this song is well

[@kevinchandler179]

Damn right!!!!

[@erinburleson3929]

It's sad that they could not do this song together in real life.

[@Corinthians--ek4kt]

My son was on an accident, he couldn't walk, talk or eat 7 years , then passed away. Only JESUS , HE is the Only way.

[@kishormohammad1176]

May your son soul fly high in Paradise . (In sha Allah) Is Arabic meaning God willing . Sending love from England x

[@sharonm.t.2492]

I never really heard much of Keith Whitley until I started seeing him when I'd look up When You Say Nothing At All. I just thought he covered country songs but after looking his bio up, they are covering him! He passed way back in '89. (RIP - gone way too soon - What a loss!) This song is basically hubby's & my song. Also, I truly love Don't Close Your Eyes! What a tearjerker!

[@sharonm.t.2492]

PS - I grew up in the 70s & 80s so it's not because I'm too young to have known who he was. I guess I was just more into rock & soul back in the day.

[@renecruz1020]

Jamming and hurting at the same time. RIP Keith! Your music lives on

[@kevinchandler179]

I always have to listen to this rendition at least once a week!!!

[@richbernhardt4690]

I met Alison in Virginia a few years back....a beautiful person in person as you see in videos and other media!

[@joncoots7196]

If Keith was alive this would win so many awards

[@ourcatthefatness]

Absolutely! Two of Country musics most amazing singers.

[@kevinchandler179]

I agree, and know Keith was in heaven clapping 👏 when Allison sang his masterpiece!!! Such a wonderful song and two amazing voices!!!

[@chrispyle5049]

RIP Keith this duo sends chills down my spine every time i hear it

[@Kenttx100]

Mine spinectoo

[@dannyboy6155]

Rip brother and yes this a beautiful song

[@kevinchandler179]

Definitely amazing

[@kb4432]

Just wow, words can't express

[@KreigsMarine2]

He died by drinking himself to death.... so sad. I need to stop drinking too

[@lindag2214]

This womans got a voice that could make angels cry...❤

[@byronjackson9373]

It's Oct. 16 2020. Stuck in the pandemic listening to absolute beauty.🐣

[@dennislove7887]

THE PLANDEMIC 😂😂😂😂🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑😜🐑🐑😜

[@dondecapot9283]

December 2020 Pandemic Sucks This song brightens my day 2 GREAT voices

[@arizonastrong9756]

Jan 2021 still stuck here.

[@jzk3919]

You should have said nothing at all about that hoax. It should have remained unsaid.

[@shaboggiehunte5119]

Feb 2021 and the pandemic rages on

[@scottgray7345]

I was a working musician with a regular day job for years. Covid hit & shut everything shut down . I became a recluse. I shut down. Even though all of the anger & craziness I put my wife & my children through, & yes even leaving me behind, I'm recovering & still got my family beside me. God bless that strong and beautiful woman! I want to play this at my first open mic In a long time, scared I won't finish it becaus3 Imma see her a break down in tears,

[@rockisdead1000]

In the real world this would have been the most unbelievable version of this song

[@CourierSixMojaveExpress]

This was a song me and my dad sang together. He let go of this world April 28th 2022. I miss you dad and I'm sorry I didnt sing this everytime you asked. I love you Dad this will forever be our song.

[@annmoore8696]

Keith is One Most Missed #1 Country Music Singer ! Now this is True Country 🤠 🎶🎵🎶

[@brettclark7833]

I listen this song every day, Keith Whitley, you the man I know you’re not here, but you can hear me and Alison Krauss top shelf

[@debramoge3149]

Keith has the PERFECT male country voice. They are amazing together!

[@debbieminton9589]

@Debra Moge ... and Alison has the perfect angelic 😇 female country voice !! ... they're so beautiful blended together !! 💜💜💜🎶🎶💜💜💜

[@paulineinsley5937]

I really do hear the words.He has a awesome voice. It is such a loss to lose a man with a gift of song. I cry every time I hear this song .I can't finish singing without crying. Alot of emotions in his songs. Will never get tired of hearing his voice. Allison sound beauitful also.

[@Jww213]

❤❤❤

[@chadwenske3134]

My late wife LOVED this song

[@richardallison1355]

THIS , HANDS DOWN, IS THE VERY BEST DUET THAT NEVER HAPPENED. BEAUTIFUL, TINDER AND TUGS AT YOUR VERY SOUL. RIP.

[@dondecapot9283]

No argument here👍👍

[@bigsadmcgee61]

I don’t care how tough someone is, if you can’t feel a tear coming out of you then you have no sole.

[@TheWoodsmanMilling]

Well, I have feet, so I have two soles.

[@jcartwright9036]

@@TheWoodsmanMilling if your feet could sing, would they be sole soul singers?

[@TheWoodsmanMilling]

@@jcartwright9036 most definitely.

[@debbieminton9589]

lol 🙂, you guys ...

[@susanjordan7766]

Wouldn't be very polite to a disabled person. Soul it would be.

[@donnacsrpenter7226]

These two voices together bring a tear to an old womans eye.This is the song i play for my man.Hes the only one,soulmate❤❤❤❤❤

[@GarryMatthews-v4r]

Such a beautiful song by a beautiful woman with that rustic country gent fantastic

[@stephenfricke9298]

Beautiful. Cant imagine not being able to hear this rendition. Absolutely breathtaking

[@bobbyhopper7592]

Wonderful beauty , great pairing to classic. Thank You

[@sirspinalotgti]

The last few moments where Keith's voice is a fading echo just makes me believe and think that he came back to sing this song with her and then his spirit returning back to beloved Eternity... Thank you to technology, Keith and Allison, but most of all, to devoted and creative fans who know MUSIC IS TIMELESS. WELL DONE.

[@bkwitek]

What a beautiful thought. I’m living for eternity ❤️🙏😇

[@markbarrett5516]

When I imagine what angels sound like when they sing, I suppose they're almost as good as Allison.

[@69chacka]

SO BEAUTIFUL! This is 1 of those songs,although simple, touches my heart & brings me to tears from the 1rst time I EVER heard it🙏🏾💔

[@debbieminton9589]

@Mark Barrett ... you are so right about Alison ... I have always thought that Alison Krauss has the most angelic 😇 voice I've ever heard ... and this blended version of Keith's original song with Alison's cover is my most favorite version of it ever !! 💜💜💜🎶💜💜💜

[@barbgreen7350]

EXACTLY💗🕊

[@jeneannebrown1944]

Amen! She has the voice of an angel

[@pauljensen1697]

Yes, the greatest & most romantic duet ever recorded!

[@tinasmith1770]

Keith would of been one of the greatest country singers ever. He is so underrated. Have he lived and had a long career he would been every bit as big as Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson if not bigger. So sad.

[@teewoods9846]

by far. one of the greatest duets to never have happened. bless the persons who created this.

[@jasonclay8382]

Would have been an awesome duo. Rip keith

[@richardpoore5687]

Til Lorrie Morgan gits there at least

[@Kyle-xn5zh]

Alison’s part from minute 3:01-3:15 gives me goosebumps every single time I hear this duet. Most Beautiful song ever written

[@tedmccormack208]

This song couldn't be any better then to have these two singers sing this song. A Perfect blend of sound and pitch.... Damn shame we lost one of them years ago...... At least WE have the recording to reflect on...

[@stephenfricke9298]

2 magnificent VOICES!!!

[@michaelbright1218]

Even Though It NEVER Happened... THIS Is My Favorite Version By Far ❤️🙏👑🌎

[@terryannemacdonald3058]

As much as I love Allison Krauss, it's about time this was done...too many forget...the great Keith Whitley

[@gmandersonjr]

I had my time to die but made it back for the army. I have shit to do.

[@elfoo8663]

I remember this in 1995. Those days were so awesome in music. At that time I never knew Keith Whitley was deceased. Later I wanted to hear this song like in 2011 and came to discover it was Keith’s song and he had passed when I was like ten years old. I was devastated. But he lives forever through his music.

[@OGamerGirl92]

My favorite song since i was a little girl i grew up with this version❤❤❤❤

[@thereaver8083]

If only this could have actually happened IRL. Would've been one of the biggest fucking hits in country music history.

[@christianmayhew2617]

The greatest duet that never happened

[@ElizabethRoseTexas]

The sound of Keith Whitley's voice will never stop being able to both break and heal my heart. What a blessing to hear it combined with Allison's here. Grateful ❣️

[@markmacdonald8512]

AWE!

[@Q.Gold30]

Beyond grateful

[@sartainja]

Perfect explanation of his voice. 😀

[@okiewade917]

Both versions individually are awesome but this is next level...

[@sueelliott2979]

KEITH WHITLEY. Gone too soon but never forgotten. Him paired with Allison Krause was genius!!

[@donaldwilson6918]

Hello 👋 Sue.

[@joanncrimi]

A Wonderful Song & Memory!!! We used to sneak Boone's Farm "Strawberry Hill Wine" from the 7/11 store underaged and took it to Ft. Lauderdale, FL Beach (Las Olas) on A Sunny High School Saturday!!! Lol🌞🌅💐🍓🍷🏖️

[@jamesmcintire3800]

I love Allison Krauss' voice. Her voice is so beautiful. Keith Whitley was one of the best male Country artists of his time and gone way too soon.

[@allencompton6200]

I'm 60 years old Keiths. Story and his music beings Me to tears Rip brother.

[@dustinking6700]

Funny how certain songs trigger memories years later😥

[@birdiecurry2100]

These two voices are so beautiful together.

[@stanleyunger937]

Love this song 💞

[@stanleyunger937]

Good song 😅

[@miguelaguirre9032]

Beautiful song i love it 👍❤🎶🐺🎼🎤.

[@s.p.s.m.9177]

I so do agree with ya!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💯

[@lauraowen8142]

Amen. Voices for heaven❣️🕊️

[@LarryjB53]

Thanks for combining these two great voices.

[@ruthsalazar2617]

Mind-blowing.. Sweet. I am sure all of you beautiful ladies ❤️❤️ will agree. Keith's voice is velvet seduction...

[@r.a.contreras174]

One word beautiful.

[@Grorge-en4em]

Keith and I are disdant relatives...we are the same age but never met...I am often asked if we are related ....I must say though, that Allison did a phenominal job on his song and she actually knew him

[@kishormohammad1176]

God bless his soul . Sending love from England

[@deanbabcock588]

If Keith would still be around the country music landscape would be different @! Pure pure country!

[@grantgambrall4882]

Putting these two versions together is just too good

[@hellokitty0160]

Beautiful Absolutely Beautiful ❤️ if I could give this 100 likes I would R.I.P Keith Whitley ❤️🌹🙏

[@brittnirasa6657]

This song was my mom and dad's first dance when they got married almost 29 years ago. And I play it for them every chance I get.

[@mischeledenton4711]

He was 1 of the greatest gifts of Country Music from Our Lord and Savior 🙏

[@seawolfnavy]

Goosebumps,RIP Keith... Allison, good job singing like a Angel

[@debbieminton9589]

@seawolfnavy ... I've always thought Alison Krauss has the most angelic 😇 female voice I've ever heard anywhere !! were you or are you in the Navy ⚓ ?? only asking because my son served in the Navy 🇺🇲🇺🇸 ...

[@nightwolfmt]

Just beautiful. So sad there is no singers like Keith or Allison anymore.

[@troytravis8598]

Im not sure. Is it a lack of great singers or is it a lack of great song writers? I hear singers with amazing voices all the time uet the songs they perform are just not of high quality.

[@haleymccune121]

nightwolfmt unfortunately

[@danielbutcher5836]

She's still alive.

[@arianawilliams1493]

Amen

[@danielstrunz5759]

@@troytravis8598 Those singers lack virtue

[@rayandbeckyviglione4285]

This is so cool, listen closely, really sounds like they recorded this together.

[@michaelr.carter2389]

I lost my soul mate after 38 years never expected it

[@debbieminton9589]

@Ray and Becky Viglione ... I know, right ?? ... the technology of mixing is amazing ... though I love both Keith's original and Alison's cover, this blended version is my most favorite ever !! 💜💜

[@debbieminton9589]

@@michaelr.carter2389... so sorry for your loss 🙏 ... someday you'll be together again with the angels 😇 ...

[@billfritz8070]

2 great voices, this is how country music sounds-9/20

[@greghicks8575]

No one and I mean no one can cover Keith Whitley but this is the 1 and only exception and I’m shocked she’s fantastic and I’m sure he’s smiling down on her .

[@karenmcclure4782]

Beautiful song

[@davidholton1990]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song?

[@debrajablonski3972]

Absolutely beautiful

[@mikeyates7931]

This is perfection .

[@carminemarcello7201]

The voice of angel and the voice of pure country!!

[@brewster84067]

I've listened to this song over and over for 30 years. Get a couple drinks in me and it still brings a tear or two. No doubt one of the greatest songs ever written, and in this rendition sung by two of the best voices of my era.

[@waktosha7378]

Or every era!!!

[@charleslee4204]

I think if I ever hear an angel sing, she will sound like Allison Krause !

[@johnwalsh3907]

Wow is all I can say. It brought tears, the best I’ve ever heard. RIP Keith and God Bless Allison

[@odinfromcentr2]

It's a crying shame there wasn't the chance for this collaboration to happen for real, but through the magic of recording and editing technology and a skilled user of said tech, we've been blessed with a pretty good idea of what it could have sounded like. I don't know if she was aiming for that when she put down her vocals, but the AK cut really does harmonise pretty much perfectly with the KW cut.

[@peterbuyse8500]

How to make a perfect song even better. Wow.

[@imay7133]

My favourite song!

[@BrianLane21]

I used to not be able to decide which version of this song to play. Now its easy with this amazing duet.

[@lisabaluh8129]

still loving and it's almost 2023!!!

[@davidholton1990]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song?

[@kishormohammad1176]

I'm listening to this awesome tune in April 2024 !!!

[@nancyfox6238]

This song was my and late husband song so beautiful can still see his smile when he said nothing at all still cannot believe he isn-t here the most unexpainable i know he is still my wind beneath my wings until i can fly to meet him to depart no more the forever ever after of this life- life is eternal

[@donaldwilson6918]

Hello 👋 Nancy.

[@jdbimmer3853]

So nostalgic my heart is crying and smiling at the same time.🥲🥲🥲💞💞💞

[@StacyFranzen-ep6ck]

Gotta shed a tear for the living and the rested❤.

[@davidholton1990]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song?