@garlandgranger8182 4 жыл бұрын
It is ashamed that this type of sound has died. These men were awesome and I will forever remember their music.
@packingten 4 жыл бұрын
Garland I play pedal steel,I started in 1980 I had loved the sound of one since Tom Brumleys sound on Buck Owens WOW I got good enough to play out about 7/8 yrs later in that 7 or so yr time slot there was not hardy any playing jobs for a steel player finally wuit trying to play out around 1995,I did play for David Church in 2006/7,But no groups want steel and onesvthst do its that crap they call. Country. Visit my channel got some Hank Sr by David on there. Cheers.
@ninjapurpura1 4 жыл бұрын
K Rose
@jacquelinemartensen5130 4 жыл бұрын
Same for me.
@JP-20s 4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% I love their music..
@carolcarter6103 4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Sad that 2 have died Did they not have sons to carry on their sounds. LOVED THEM saw them 3 times in Tennessee!
@lancasterritzyescargotdine2602 Жыл бұрын
Every song these magnificent men ever performed was a masterpiece in its own right. Losing them was a loss to mankind like no other.
@janicesimmons6764 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I loved the Statlers
@MisterMitchMM 4 жыл бұрын
Godspeed Harold Reid. Thank you so much for bringing joy in my life. Rest in Peace. 4/24/2020
@JRS2248 4 жыл бұрын
Rest with the Lord Harold, peace he will bring you for ever and ever. Amen
@Mattea68 4 жыл бұрын
@@JRS2248 I believe Harold wrote this or co Wrote it
@TheDjthecount 2 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold, I will see you in Heaven. Thanks for the memories.
@freegirl5422 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@freegirl5422 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if he or anyone close to him realized how rare his voice was. Natural base voices with the quality he had are highly prized in classical circles, and as I already said, are very rare💔💔💔
@thelastjohnwayne 2 жыл бұрын
RIP Lew and Harold you will always be loved by true Country Music fans
@spenceranderson8606 3 жыл бұрын
The Statler Brothers the best quartet ever these guys could harmonize and could sing like none other when Lew left they were blessed with Jimmy Fortune he was with them for 20 years rest in peace Lew and Harold thank you STATLER BROTHERS your music will live forever they were a class act God bless.
@cdl1952 4 жыл бұрын
Harold Reid just passed , God bless you on your journey,Harold
@cheecher971 10 жыл бұрын
Lew Dewitt's voice is so pure and clean. I'm not convinced that the verse he beings singing at 2;18 of this video isn't one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
@patriot4786 6 жыл бұрын
GoldenEagle yeah because this song is AMERICAN
@brazilianniceguy 5 жыл бұрын
2:18
@musicmike4145 4 жыл бұрын
Lew's voice is truly glorious!
@noelgribble1004 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Deitch. Your comment on Lew Dewitt was spot on. All the best.
@hunterthompson5501 4 жыл бұрын
Wow charlie!! I just discovered this video. I have heard many versions of this song by the statlers, but this is close to perfection. And its live!!! And you are so dead on about Lew. Hes operatic in this clip. Unreal voice!! Totally made the statlers in my opinion
@redlinemando 4 жыл бұрын
@2:18 What you're hearing here kiddos, is Lew Dewitt knocking it out of the park with one of the clearest high tenor vocals in the history of country music. To all the so called tenor singers of today that are watching this video. Lew just gave you a free lesson in tenor 101. THIS...….IS HOW IT"S DONE!!!!!!! RIP Lew Dewitt & now Harold Reid. I never knew either of you, but I've loved & admired you as brothers for many yrs. God Bless Don, Phil, & Jimmy. We pray that the Lord comforts you guys, all the family & close friends throughout this time of grief. Be comforted in knowing we will see them again singing with the angels.
@philiphereford5657 Ай бұрын
Lew Dewitt had a world class voice. Pay attention to the end of the song where he cut loose. Unbelievable!!!!
@CCMike777 Ай бұрын
AMEN!
@sonnydave8551 8 жыл бұрын
The best quartet in music. Pop or Country. Lew DeWitt was terrific!
@bebo5558 5 жыл бұрын
I live in De Witt!
@darrendickinson5464 3 жыл бұрын
As sad as it is, there will be a day when no one knows who the Statler Brothers were. Breaks my heart. This is the best music ever.
@clayfarnsworth5750 4 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold. My deepest sympathies to your family and of course band mates. I am sure you and Lew will sing up a Storm. I grew up with your music and I still go to it when I want to remember my childhood or needing that feeling of home. Tonight I am trying to introduce my granddaughter to your great harmonies in hopes she too will find a love for your music. Thank you for all the great songs and fantastic memories.
@jcasey65 3 жыл бұрын
I bet they are singing up a storm, I grew up listening to them, so many memories come back to me
@garyrasberryjr.552 2 жыл бұрын
Not just a great singer, Harold was also a very good songwriter. He wrote "Bed of Rose's"
@claylyons6447 4 жыл бұрын
Saw them in concert 3 times at the Indiana State Fair in the 1980"s They were not good. THEY WERE AWESOME!!
@kennyhuskisson2684 4 жыл бұрын
We lived in Jackson, Miss. In the 70s, my mom took me to see them on my 12th birthday, Donna Fargo opened for them, an Awesome show indeed! That was 1976! Seen them again in 1978 & Barbara Mandrell opened that show. Love the Statler Brothers!👍✌
@DaddyDynamite01 2 жыл бұрын
Lew DeWitt is just about my favorite singer from the early days of my music memory. He was a rare talent and I appreciated his sound from the beginning. Thanks for the Statlers.
@caioyanni1567 10 ай бұрын
I'm from Brazil, and here we have a singer who reminds me a lot of Lew's voice. His name is Barrerito, take a look at his work
@wargeocarl 6 ай бұрын
Lew's guitar playing was an added plus!
@heinzjandik7937 4 жыл бұрын
No Oak Ridge Boys, no Alabama or whoever could ever reach the Statlers. Absolutely the best.
@michelewalburn4376 4 жыл бұрын
That is my opinion also. I love them.
@tomlarson3035 4 жыл бұрын
I grew up with the statlers i will always love them and their music. RIP Harold and Lew you will be missed
@randallwatson8760 7 жыл бұрын
Don and Lew had such amazing harmony
@patriot4786 6 жыл бұрын
Randall Watson yes
@JP-20s 4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, I agree with you..👋👋👍👍
@barneypfeffer3032 2 жыл бұрын
The one handpicked by lew never replaced lew but made his own mark.jimmy fortune
@angelafishburn7654 Жыл бұрын
My father loved The Statler Brothers. I remember well listening to them as a child. I tend to tear up when I hear them now. For some reason, this one always gets me, especially when Lew soars over that last refrain.
@lynnmiller320 5 жыл бұрын
Why can't songs sound like this today?
@maryannanderson7517 4 жыл бұрын
I have a theory of what might be a possible reason. These guys from the past LOVED music and were willing to practice HOURS every day to get their sound perfect. They had to get the sound perfect because everyone was recorded on one track so if one of them messed up that meant EVERYONE had to start all over. That put huge pressure on them to get it right and that meant those hours of practice were necessary. My father was part of a gospel music quartet when he was in college. He told me that they would NEVER sing a new song in a church or on the radio until they had first practiced it at least 100 times. That's no typo. That's ONE HUNDRED times. When they got up to sing a song they wanted to know all the words without ever having to look at the lyrics. They wanted to know if there were places in the song where the guy singing lead could switch to tenor and the guy singing baritone could switch to lead to make it sound better. They wanted to make sure they had the tune exactly correct. They wanted to make sure the key they were singing it in was exactly right and not just slightly too high or slightly too low. In other words, they wanted to know the song inside and out and they could only know the song that well if they spent HOURS practicing it. And of course, they were willing to put that sort of work into preparing to sing the song because they loved the music and they loved what they were doing. It seems that many of today's singers do NOT love the music and do not even attempt to be a great singer and many of them would not even consider practicing a song for days in order to get it exactly right. They just want to be a celebrity and make lots of money...and it shows in the inferior product they put out. Even with their multiple tracks and the ease with which someone can redo just his part of a song if he is the only one who messed up, they still put out an inferior product. Hence the frenzy to invent the good old autotune that can be used when a singer looks good on camera but just cannot sing. "Get up here and look purdy, darlin'. We'll take care of all those times you were out of tune with this handy little gadget we just invented." What a gyp! That is why "live" concerts today are so often lip-synched. It's to hide the fact that the singer can't actually sing. I guess that's the end of my rant.
@jamesconner3437 3 жыл бұрын
@@maryannanderson7517 ...that was not just a rant...it was spot on for so many "personalities " today who are masquerading as singers. If that is popularity, it is entertainment- not singing.
@williamsmith3847 3 жыл бұрын
See E Michael Jones for your answer.
@williamsonmunier1 Жыл бұрын
@@maryannanderson7517you are absolutely right. The Statlers had a reputation of being so well practiced that when they went into the studio they used much less time than many other singers. They were always well prepared and ready to go.
@lindawest9800 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Statlers. Lew was the best tenor. Never the same without him
@patriot4786 4 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold Reid (the bass vocalist on the left), he died today 25 April 2020 😔
@pse919 4 жыл бұрын
Patriot He also wrote this song. RIP
@patriot4786 4 жыл бұрын
@@pse919 yes, may he RIP 😔. I came across with this song as a 4th grader playing GTA San andreas like about 12 to 11 years ago :) haha.. thanks to Rockstar games, I came across to this beautiful song
@wdspoppy7744 4 жыл бұрын
@@patriot4786 Ditto!!!
@normputt7734 4 жыл бұрын
First time I saw the Statler Brothers they were opening for Johnny Cash. I have been a fan there’s for many years. In fact have been to 17 of there performances. Harold has always mad me laugh. He was truly a great singer and always added a lot to the show. Harold had a way about him that people really enjoyed. He will be missed. Norm P
@czgamesnik 4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Fortune posted on his facebook message about Harold passed away on April 24th. 2020.
@barbarashaw8136 4 жыл бұрын
Miss Lew ....He was so kind and just so talented...I got to meet Lew at a 4th of July event...he was so sweet and kind...I cried when Lew left us.
@elvslvrr1935 3 жыл бұрын
He was so young. Just 44 when he had to leave because of bad health, the just 8 years later, 52, when he died. Such a great loss.
@1959qwertyui 4 жыл бұрын
The Statlers were extremely popular throughout the '70's and early '80's. Lew Dewitt left in '83 due to ill health and his talent could never be replaced.
@motomuto3153 4 жыл бұрын
Since I heard this song and new york city on Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, I've been a big fan of this band. And today one of the member Harold Reid(on our left side) passed away. Rest in peace.
@luciledevries478 3 жыл бұрын
One of a kind pure country today's music is nothing to compare to these men .
@barrygioportmorien1 3 жыл бұрын
The greatest country group ever.
@conniedoyle2587 3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!!!
@warrenbuchanan6515 11 ай бұрын
The best harmonies ever , untouchable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@yezki8 7 жыл бұрын
Some of us came here because of good o'le past music from childhood Some of us came here because of a great game But one thing is for sure, this music is one of the best . . . . . . . and screw those 15 ballas dope pusher
@elko3022 7 жыл бұрын
Yehezkiel Siahaan i like ya you are sympathetic.
@patriot4786 5 жыл бұрын
Yehezkiel Siahaan BATAK KO BANG?
@graceallen6120 5 жыл бұрын
Lew dwitt
@Andresria 4 жыл бұрын
guess what! i came here from that great game.
@georgetcarsoncarson7046 4 жыл бұрын
@@Andresria nhi
@carolcarter6103 4 жыл бұрын
Every time I went to see them, they would finish the show, go backstage and change and come back out to sign autograph and take pictures for all who wanted them They would not leave the stage til everyone was out. AMAZING AND A TRUE CLASS ACT
@dawnkudalski416 Жыл бұрын
I still have a picture of Harold and I from one of the many concerts I saw with my mom growing up. Still listen to them today 45 yes later.
@janicesimmons6764 Жыл бұрын
I loved the Statlers and still do!! So happy to find them here with all these top groups right where they belong❤❤
@cjstone3140 3 жыл бұрын
Don's and Harold's are Wilson Fairchild, and the apples didn't fall far from the Reid tree. They are funny, talented, awesome too!
@williamsonmunier1 Жыл бұрын
Yes, people who like the Statlers should check out Wilson Fairchild, Harold & Don's sons, Wil and Langdon. They've written many wonderful songs of their own, but their CD "Songs Our Dads Wrote" is amazing. Jimmy Fortune even sings with them on one cut.
@ninjabluewings 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! the first lead has an INCREDIBLE! voice and the second lead can hit some serious high key and it's no surprise they won best country vocal group several years in a row from 1971 to around 1978 with crazy voices like that, just a side note the guitar licks in between are pretty awesome too and did anyone notice the second lead guy's vocals were turned too high? being a sound technician it stands out to me
@rickyedwards7504 2 жыл бұрын
Turned too high?!?!? I’m not sure but I think you are criticizing their mix, typical sound man! The singers set the mix, the sound man’s job is technical. He is to make happen what the artist demands. No the “second lead” is not set too high, that is the Statler’s sound
@susan5048 3 жыл бұрын
Lew’s voice was phenomenal.
@SaskiaCornell 4 жыл бұрын
Have loved the Statler Brothers for many years - wonderful harmonies. R.I.P. Harold
@connienania486 4 жыл бұрын
I just want 2 mention these 4 great talented men never received the adulation that some of the rock musicians did, even though they won many awards, different audiences I realize but compare the lifestyles and you will see who were real winners in life
@juanesplugas8190 3 жыл бұрын
Lew left us too early what a talent both as writer and musician!
@manfrommeeteetse3880 2 жыл бұрын
They look so young. I saw them in 1969. Great show.
@hazelandros2740 3 жыл бұрын
No one, or group of men could ever replace the best group EVER! I play their recording. Very often. There was no one else like the STATLERS. They were the Best Ever. Class of 1957!
@STUCATZOMARINE 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great live performance. The back up band was excellent .
@philiphereford5657 Жыл бұрын
Lew Dewitt..... unbelievable voice.
@20thCenturySir 8 жыл бұрын
It's great how video games and movies can connect younger generations to some great older musicians like these good fellows.
@patriot4786 6 жыл бұрын
TheNorthWolf i agree..., thats the genius of the Rockstar people.. they have great taste of music to introduce these music to younger generations, and because of GTA, I knew the statler brothers and their amazing music
@Casper1tfg Жыл бұрын
The GREATEST GROUP ever in Country Music
@barbmaddern1513 4 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold. There is no doubt your longtime buddies were waiting in heaven for you like Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Luther Perkins just to name a few. 🌅🇦🇺💔
@mikegross6107 4 жыл бұрын
There will NEVER be another group like the Statler Brothers! Close harmony, great sound, good music and most of all CLEAN looking!
@jeanbudgell7015 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome singers, I miss them so much. My kind of music.
@lornaswick7219 4 жыл бұрын
So very talented! So miss their music. RIP Lew and Harold.
@Sanchez59rus 4 жыл бұрын
Love how these songs tell you an actual STORY - and not being just a bunch of words that rhyme with eachother.
@teslashark 2 жыл бұрын
They are both about being dumped
@victorjeffers1993 4 жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to the Statler Brothers ! Good music ! 👍👍
@JP-20s 4 жыл бұрын
Great song! I miss the Statler brothers..👋👋👋👍👍👍
@Jecury 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rockstar you Brought me to this good song
@louiserawle8999 2 жыл бұрын
So sad hearing of Harold Reids passing..love him RIP Harold
@louiserawle8999 11 ай бұрын
@gregnormal5101 You would know very well from my post that I am a fan. You are a fool!!!
@dorothylawson1389 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite song by the Statler Bros. They could really sing!
@ginocandia1516 3 жыл бұрын
😊😊I’m very pleased to know I’m not the only one that loves the song, but when last did you play it.
@alexbaker2615 4 жыл бұрын
The Statler Brothers were incredible!!! When I saw them in concert Reba McEntire open for them!!! Rest in peace Harold!!!!
@philholloway4424 5 жыл бұрын
The best group ever in music!!!! Love the Statlers!!!
@bebo5558 5 жыл бұрын
Storytellers extraordinaire both in a song and in between the songs! One of the many pillars of country music!
@patriot4786 5 жыл бұрын
Bebo May "back then"
@JeffTuttleSr 4 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold
@stevebirmingham9650 4 жыл бұрын
Stunning voices god they should be super stars, well you guys are super stars in my house your voices and harmonies are just brilliant thank you guys.
@stewartsnape1231 5 жыл бұрын
My favourite statler hit . Great singers , nice deep bass voice and high near end
@gjaysmith Жыл бұрын
The best part of digital is it hasn't died....listen anytime you like
@MsOliveLeaf 4 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic. Life was good back then when the Statler Brothers made hits.
@garybanglebangle7949 3 жыл бұрын
Music from the old great days you could enjoy the sound. A time when Music was great. Men could sing nice and clean. R.I.P Harold.
@garythompson4525 Жыл бұрын
Loved listening to Lew
@carolynhughes8364 5 жыл бұрын
We saw them 4 times lew was great but jimmy brought a new sound that I believe lew approved of.
@patriot4786 5 жыл бұрын
Carolyn Hughes lew was the best. end of discussion
@mikedaniel4547 2 жыл бұрын
Actually Lew is the one who brought Jimmy in to fill in when he first got sick.
@libertyann439 5 жыл бұрын
No one sings 'em like The Statlers!
@lynnclark7793 4 жыл бұрын
The best quartet in the business in my opinion!
@bettybarbour5910 3 жыл бұрын
To me these men’s voices will never die
@anitamusic8121 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful song!
@cards0486 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the Statler Brothers so much. Fortunately when they toured they came to my city quite often. I saw their show every time. For some reason this song popped into my head today, and I had to come see them sing it. I had forgotten at the end Lew’s tenor goes high and is just so perfect. After Lew got sick and left the group it was never the same. Their harmony and sound were very very special. I’m grateful I kept all my vinyl albums; and turntables are making a comeback. I get to enjoy them all over again.
@claylyons6447 2 жыл бұрын
They had so many great songs. I'm 56 years old now and loved their music since I was a kid in the 1970's. I'm glad I got to see them live 3 times in the 1980's. Lew DeWitt had retired. Each perfomance was awesome!
@jamesgray1946 9 жыл бұрын
Listen to that Harmony!! Classic Statler Brothers Signature. Happy birthday USA would be this weekend at good old Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA!! This would be their 45th anniversary of the celebration.
@libertyann439 5 жыл бұрын
I used to go to the Staunton celebrations throughout the 1980s. Enjoyed them each year!
@evey022 8 жыл бұрын
All you have to do is to follow the damn train , CJ !!
@khalnayak7162 7 жыл бұрын
oh man dis is gold
@happymod4429 5 жыл бұрын
Ur wrong
@happymod4429 5 жыл бұрын
All we have to do was follow the damn train Cj
@djbageleatusbeanus2741 5 жыл бұрын
@@happymod4429 that was wrong
@yuichizzx8350 5 жыл бұрын
@@djbageleatusbeanus2741 you are wrong
@a1chemist1 2 жыл бұрын
Lew Dewitt was their true tenor and gave them their sound!
@huntersygrunts 5 жыл бұрын
"Everybody go to the desert!!! Ask for forgiveness" The truth at WCTR Radio 🤗❤️.... My childhood
@lindawheeland2974 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, especially the last few second with Lou's high tenor voice, good looking man.
@lanslay7342 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome and very beautifully done!!!🇱🇷🇱🇷✝️👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍🌹💕💗💓
@2010eab 3 жыл бұрын
Such heavenly voices!!
@reneehaugh4739 4 жыл бұрын
There music will last forever.
@allenmurray7893 3 жыл бұрын
It's great to see Lew DeWitt perform with them. Can you believe how Don and Harold look back then? Only Phil never changed appearance .
@mrbobevans 4 жыл бұрын
I love good Country & Western and,bluegrass. And this is quality music!!!
@johnlevison9552 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best shows I ever attended!
@mitchcolley1408 3 жыл бұрын
Greatest group of all time
@dantemanfredi8233 4 жыл бұрын
Professionali... Preparati... Perfetti... Clap my hands...
@AdwinNugrohoS16 11 ай бұрын
this bed of Rose's where I'm livin'~~~~
@JoyceLolly2 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent song
@Cladman3001 2 жыл бұрын
God thank you for real music, not this wrap crap we are subjected to today, I'm 77
@jerrypolson5281 3 жыл бұрын
The book ends of this wonderful group are gone now,and I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW I FEEL.Wonderful music that is gone now.God Bless them all JP
@82Alnilam 9 жыл бұрын
GTA FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@user-jn4uc1ot7q 4 жыл бұрын
GTA San Andreas
@patriciashirkey4158 4 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Harold .
@paulhenrydallaire 6 жыл бұрын
Doesn't come any better than this.
@barbarashaw8136 4 жыл бұрын
Lew Is forever my Favorite..he did something kind to help me.
@kittyrichardson68 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing another of their great songs
@chongliwan2690 10 жыл бұрын
GTA fans +1 love K rose
@gremlinuk1968 3 жыл бұрын
Was the 1st time i heard of them ,! Liked them fro then , love from northern Ireland,!
@vincentb4659 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@torofdz89 3 жыл бұрын
knew them thanks to cash... and then got surprised while playing gta heard them on the radio game
@jeanharper5085 4 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold. You will be missed
@ameliacullen389 2 ай бұрын
I do love this song. It’s brilliant. So sad that Harold died. R.I. P. You are so missed , as is Lew. ❤❤
@jackdull5699 4 жыл бұрын
This is real country music back in the day. Not that generic crap country music stations are peddling now.
@gremlinuk1968 6 жыл бұрын
ps2 ,GTA , San Andreas !! when I 1st hear this & the statler brothers !! & have a CD , that a friend did me , from the game !! K, Rose ! all the songs !!!
@gatewaysolo104 10 жыл бұрын
Lew dewitt had a fantastic voice
@mikemg4554 8 жыл бұрын
+gatewaysolo104 I prefer Don Reid's. It's awesome. (next to the guitar guy) My favourite country group.
@RayNDeere 7 жыл бұрын
Lew's high harmony was a perfect fit. With all respect to Jimmy Fortune, he could never truly fill Lew's vocal style
@patriot4786 6 жыл бұрын
RayNDeere agree
@patriot4786 5 жыл бұрын
@@mikemg4554 don reid is lead and lew dewitts voice is tenor. Both are best in their own vocals
@randalmcmurphy1893 7 жыл бұрын
great country brothel song. four chords and the truth!
@dapvettes 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best tearjerker country songs ever recorded, sung by the best in the business, thanks for this incredible video you found.
@Gunner98 2 жыл бұрын
I love that "ooh ooh ooh ooh" at the end
@Dynamomst 9 жыл бұрын
GTA San Andreas Ever The Best For Musics
@gremlinuk1968 6 жыл бұрын
ya,, country rose !!!
@williammahoney2113 7 ай бұрын
Great old music, fantastic harmony with these guys.
@janetwatson5974 3 жыл бұрын
Todays singers wish they had this talent. I believe that when God was giving out singing talents, modern so-called singers went and hid. The Statler Brothers were and are a great group and God has well blessed them. I regret never having met them.
@williamsonmunier1 Жыл бұрын
They were just as special in person as on stage!
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