Six years after retirement, the Statler Brothers sang one final time at their induction to the Country Music Hall of Fame (Summer 2008). Excuse the poor video quality.
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@thelastjohnwayne3 жыл бұрын
Dear Statler Brothers: Us true Statler Brothers fans will go to our graves loving you.
@shelliecollier70178 ай бұрын
Darn straight!
@TheCoyotedog2 ай бұрын
❤
@markk4042 Жыл бұрын
Who did not know that the Statler Brother's TV show was THE NO.#1 program all 6 or 7 years they were on???? Ending on a high note! How many shows do you know that had THAT same ethics and integrity to stay on top the whole time??? They knew when to quit when they were at their BEST!!!
@highnrising4 күн бұрын
The #1 show ON CMT. Let's not get carried away.
@mariellemartin73724 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Harold. :-(
@WeedaMae6 ай бұрын
The Statler Brothers were sooo generous to their hometown Staunton Virginia. I still love to listen to their music. It brings back fond memories of the Happy Birthday USA 4th of July events. Oh how crowded Staunton would be. Back then I was too “young and dumb” to realize and appreciate how special it (and The Statlers) was/were. And now…we have the next generation with Wilson Fairchild performing many of the songs that their Dad’s entertained us with over the years. Thank you Harold, Lou, Phil and Don and Jimmy.
@jeffharper75792 ай бұрын
I have to have some sound or music playing so I can sleep, I listen to them almost every night all night. Very relaxing.
@thelastjohnwayne3 жыл бұрын
The Statlers and Alabama were the 2 greatest country groups of all time.
@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC4 жыл бұрын
Such a shame that they retired, but can't blame them for being tired of living on that bus out of a suitcase. Anybody can get tired of that. But so great to hear them again.
@conniechisamore73565 жыл бұрын
Phil never changes, he still looks the same
@onecoolguy5174 жыл бұрын
Now that Harold is gone, it's over for sure for the Statler brothers. I never had the pleasure of seeing them live in concert, but they will live on for many, many, years as the best gospel and country band that ever graced a stage anywhere. RIP Mr. Reid. You were one of the best my friend, and you'll be sorely missed by all!
@juliew19664 жыл бұрын
Joe Murray I saw them many times live in concert. It was a rare treat. Those God-loving men and their witness to their audience was wonderful. They had a comedy skit, thanks to Harold.
@onecoolguy5174 жыл бұрын
@@juliew1966 I'm sure seeing them live was a treat for you, and some nice memories as well. I never got the opportunity to see the Statler brothers preform live, because I lived in a small town in Kansas, back in the mid 70'S, and they were always hundreds of miles away from me!
@kevinfan7264 жыл бұрын
at least they filmed their last concert.
@donnahanson31393 жыл бұрын
I saw them in concert twice in the 70’s and 80’s they were wonderful. I miss them so much and still listen to them everyday.
@UPNSP2 жыл бұрын
The Statler Brothers will always have better music than Gayle (singer of the dumbest hit I have heard in 25 years, ABCDEFU) will ever have.
@onlywenilaugh65894 жыл бұрын
We have lost one of the greatest bass singers in my childhood. :(
@1978garfield3 жыл бұрын
I would say of all time.
@corneliadenninger53952 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold Reid.
@GregoryChampy Жыл бұрын
Ya know....I've been a hard rockin' metal head all my life and, as a general rule, cannot stand country music. But, I could listen to these boys sing this song for eternity. I absolutely love this song.
@txlongarm14 жыл бұрын
All I can say is it's a good thing I wasn't in the audience or I'd have bawled like a big baby and embarrassed the kids. Heck, I teared up watching the video. The memories this "event" invokes from me are overwhelming. As the great George Younce once said, "and there ain't nobody come along like these boys".
@markk4042 Жыл бұрын
I remember George Younce saying that on their final tour! And I still watch it on DVD occasionally!!
@connienania4867 ай бұрын
Simply The best,you will not see the likes of these fine gentlemen again!!!
@57sutherland5 күн бұрын
There were a lot of tears from this video. Not just you.
@banner7413 жыл бұрын
If there's ever been a better four part harmony sound than The Statler Brothers,I've never heard it,truly one of a kind.
@beautifulkalkaninturkey33202 жыл бұрын
i can confirm , theres never been a better one thats why you aint heard it
@JonBrew14 жыл бұрын
not many bands can come back after 6 years and sound as good as this...
@lonelyinterstellar26893 жыл бұрын
Agree
@lonelyinterstellar26892 жыл бұрын
You still there, sir?
@UPNSP2 жыл бұрын
That’s for damn sure
@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr5 жыл бұрын
Theee Best... Voices... music... entertainers... dressers... Theee classiest, all the way around. As they say: "They broke the mold when they made these guys" - and there'll never be another group like them.
@mikecook98054 жыл бұрын
Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr well said.
@lonelyinterstellar26893 жыл бұрын
Rip Harold
@kimberlytracy032 жыл бұрын
Actually FOUR BEST Voices!!
@mssandy9014 жыл бұрын
P.S. I will go to my grave loving the Statler Brothers.
@franceslambert80704 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@kevinfan7264 жыл бұрын
I will too.
@lonelyinterstellar26893 жыл бұрын
Same here
@ltmdf1173 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!!!
@lonelyinterstellar26893 жыл бұрын
@@ltmdf117 Amen
@chevtrukman Жыл бұрын
THAT is how you go out on top! What I wouldn’t give to see them all together again.
@53bigmikejones4 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold. You will be missed but your music lives on.
@Judy-hn9dr4 жыл бұрын
You've got that right!!!
@lonelyinterstellar26893 жыл бұрын
These legends are one of a kind. They will forever be my favourite band
@kevinmiller63243 жыл бұрын
@@Judy-hn9dr Same with Lew. We'll miss his harmonics as well.
@gpmcd10444 жыл бұрын
God bless the Statlers. RIP Harold. We miss you already!
@francisalanwormald63285 жыл бұрын
AT 82 THE BROS will NEVER get too old for my ancient ears...BLESS EM!!!!
@Yooper_1980_at_Heart4 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@marianfee38772 жыл бұрын
I agree totally 🤩🤩👨🏻🎓
@francisalanwormald63282 жыл бұрын
@@marianfee3877 NOW 85...I STILL HAVE MY C/Ds. ISTILL MARVEL AT ALL THE STORY SONGS THEY CREATED. THE LYRICS DANCE IN MY MIND, Be Well
@Elvis25494 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold, U WILL be missed
@debraschmidt36404 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Harold Reid
@guybos15 жыл бұрын
The greatest vocal group in country music history I love 'em
@bettyjoegentry92805 жыл бұрын
God Bless them all! Jimmy's grin is so cute. He looks like a kid locked in a candy store all night.Im betting he is cherishing those moments when he gets to sing with his heroes one more time as much as he will cherish that award.
@dewittshank73512 жыл бұрын
My wife and I were privileged to be at the Statler Brothers final concert, and even more privileged they chose to hold it in my hometown of Salem, Virginia. One of their guests was Jimmy Dean, clearly not in good health at that time. I suppose that may have been his last concert, too. But as big as he was, at one time anyway, the Statlers ruled that night. What a triumph they had for their last appearance.
@warrenburlingame11723 жыл бұрын
We are so lucky to have videos like this. RIP Harold
@junemcdonald48675 жыл бұрын
I sure wish you guys were still singing today!!!! I love and miss you all so much,!!!!!!
@claylyons64474 жыл бұрын
I agree. They were the best. I've loved their music since the early 1970's when I was very young. I saw them live 3 times in the 1980's at the Indiana State Fair. Best live concerts that I ever saw!
@Bobison12 жыл бұрын
One of the finest groups to ever grace the stage! The Statlers and The Oak Ridge Boys wrote the book when it comes to gospel/country music harmony groups. Thanks for this final look look at these country legends.
@jacobfranz12049 ай бұрын
I will turn 74 exactly one week before this Christmas, and it seems everyday another part of my past dies, actors, singers, sports stars, etc. etc. The Everly Brothers are both gone, as are Seals and Croft, the Temptations, the Supremes and the Four Tops are now down to one original member each, I could go on, and on. It has been 3 years since Harold Reid of the Statler brothers passed on and an unbelievable 33 years since Lew Dewitt passed on, leaving only Phil and Don of the original four, Jimmy replaced Lew in 1982. Of the touring group Johnny Cash put together, consisting of the Stater brothers, Maybelle Carter and her 3 daughters ( including Johnny's wife June), Carl Perkins and Tennessee Three, all are gone except Phil and Don. Many of us old timers, will tell you pain and illness are the hardest part of growing old, but for me it is all the loss, and when someone as funny and talented as Harold Reid passes damn that is damn near impossible to handle. Thankfully there are his records, and his videos to help us get through the tough days. God bless you Mr. Reid and your family, both the real one, and your stage one. Thanks for laughs and music.
@robinmatters59234 жыл бұрын
I love the Statler brothers and Harold and Donald Reid's sons who also sing as the group Wilson Fairchild. If you want to hear some good music just take a listen to Wilson Fairchild.
@lb9064 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, memorable, and just like they'd never left the business
@lynnandersonfan14 жыл бұрын
The Statler Brothers are THE ALL-TIME GREAT group in country music!!!! I miss them so much! Jimmy Fortune's gone solo since they retired as a group, and he's wonderful as a solo artist!
@corneliadenninger53955 жыл бұрын
I dedicate this song to my late beloved husband whom I lost April 17th 2019 after 45 years of marriage. Thank you Statlers for singing / CD
@williamsonmunier15 жыл бұрын
Bless you for that. I have it as the ringtone on my phone for my husband.
@cathy91604 жыл бұрын
Still sound amazing.that was real music.and they may have aged a tiny bit but they look great.
@claylyons644721 күн бұрын
These guys would sound good without even trying. Best country vocal group ever.
@JasonHalversonjaydog5 жыл бұрын
they sound as good as ever, they never missed a note
@sueadt8421 Жыл бұрын
Getting my daily STATLER fix!!! I love these guys!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
@ShadowWolf198211 жыл бұрын
six years without singing a note together and they can get together and pick up where they left off without missing a beat. How many groups can do THAT?
@bertpar687 жыл бұрын
ShadowWolf1982 No other group could do that and still sound as good. The Statler Brothers are and were the best
@kevinmiller19854 жыл бұрын
@@bertpar68 Maybe the Oak Ridge Boys could once they decide to hang it up. Fortunately they're still performing.
@marlenalinne79584 жыл бұрын
The Everly Brothers did it after a ten-year hiatus.
@maryhoward42194 жыл бұрын
RIP Dear Harold!
@jaguarangel20004 жыл бұрын
Oh, God bless you dear men. You have brought so many years of joy to us. Now that my dear mama is getting ready to pass, I will be getting her your music to listen to, while she lies in her bed. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
@K9AF14 жыл бұрын
I consider myself to be one extremely fortunate person, as I got to see the Statlers in concert four times. The last was part of their 'farewell' tour. NOBODY will ever come close to the talent these five (including Lew DeWitt) had.
@thomaskauffman21084 жыл бұрын
I seen them 13 times over the years, once in there home town of Staunton virgins 1977 gypsy rose park! Little Jimmy Dickinson opened and Charlie McCoy was there also!!!
@brendajohnston44424 жыл бұрын
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@barbaramiller77724 жыл бұрын
Three times for me. They were great every time.
@Yooper_1980_at_Heart4 жыл бұрын
I got see them in concert, one time only, mid 1970's at the South Dakota State Fair. Decades past by me until I heard of Harold Reid's passing on April 24, 2020. I have made up for lost time and a renewed love affair with the Statler Brothers and their timeless music.
@1978garfield3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see someone mention Lew.
@chrisaustin93924 жыл бұрын
When it comes to great country music groups the Statler Brothers are and will always be the G.O.A.T.
@cmw611 Жыл бұрын
I am not a big country music fan but...I would have LOVED to have seen the Statler Brothers in concert just once!
@suanconn14 жыл бұрын
I don't care if it had been six years since they sang together, they sounded great. I wish that they were still performing together. I miss true country music.
@countrygal42054 жыл бұрын
I love ALL you guys.
@rose4734 жыл бұрын
I love them too and have missed them so much. It was good to come here and hear them singing again. God bless them. the music we hear on the radio now is junk. I can only listen to it a very little while and have to turn it off. The 'Statlers had their own tv show for awhile and I don't think I ever missed a show.
@dianecarrico87114 жыл бұрын
And now Harold and Don's sons Wil and Langdon takes on there legacy they both look and sound like there dads too..love there singing... The groups name is Wilson Fairchild..
@karenspooner716711 жыл бұрын
These guys are the BEST singing group ever. Love them. God Bless You Boys.
@edwolfe19506 жыл бұрын
I love how Jimmy gave it to the "older" Statlers. I attended their last tour because my sister gave me an awesome birthday gift of tickets to their concert!!! Life is great!
@loindafl Жыл бұрын
Believed the Statler Brothers won Entertainer of the Year without releasing an album or touring. All based on the love their fans had for this group.
@mreddiemush3 жыл бұрын
I have loved them for over 40 years. What a classy group. Hard to find that anymore.
@rosemaryjonston8529 Жыл бұрын
Never be another group like these guys!!!!💕💕💕💕💕
@TheSinger100410 жыл бұрын
The greatest harmonies in country music history
@blockchained0x5 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. They sound amazing one at a time and just awesome together. Best I agree
@corneliadenninger53955 жыл бұрын
A great amazing boygroup!! Right from the beginning in the 60ties as a member of John R CASH's Musical family till 2002 when they retired. Great singing and great harmonies. Love them. /CD
@marlenalinne79585 жыл бұрын
This gave me goosebumps and I could listen to these guys all day long. I can't think of any other country act that comes even close to them. They are the greatest!!! And the Country Music Hall of Fame waited waaaay too long to induct them.
@deborahbaggett37713 жыл бұрын
Oh How I Love The Statler Brothers!! This video brings back all the great memories. I could listen to them sing all day long. Also love seeing Jimmy Fortune still performing, Hoping to attend another concert soon.
@Casper1tfg7 жыл бұрын
The GREATEST GROUP to ever grace the stage of country music. No others even come close. Thank You Harold, Lew, Phil, Don and Jimmy. You were "The Statler Brothers" and will remain so throughout history. God Bless.
@twilagitschlag56624 жыл бұрын
It looks like they had so much fun singing together again
@yoyodaddyoh410 жыл бұрын
MAN I WISH THEY WOULD DO IT ONE MORE TIME!!!!!
@mrbmac05095 жыл бұрын
Yeah man.............just one more time!!!!!
@shannonfisher58294 жыл бұрын
Still great. Harold made his journey to heaven 4.24.20. Very much squawling like a baby watching their videos
@Yooper_1980_at_Heart4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the tears are still flowing. I am so glad to have seen them in concert one time in the 1970s at the South Dakota State Fair.
@tornadopap7 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you guys on here. The Statlers were the best singing group ever and that is why they are the most awarded group in history. Miss seeing their concerts. Love to the guys.
@notaverygoodguitarplayer3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Wow. Wow! I saw them on Farewell tour, and haven't seen this! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
@SORATheKey9913 жыл бұрын
So good to hear them again! They sound wonderful. I guess, when you are the best, it just sticks with you!
@georgesmith699510 жыл бұрын
The greatest quartet EVER! BAR NONE!
@daviddooley53619 жыл бұрын
Could not agree with you more!!!!
@CashPresley328 жыл бұрын
The greatest group ever.
@thomasgreene90306 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I miss them.
@dorislavoie99115 жыл бұрын
You got that right
@jayrunyon39695 жыл бұрын
Great quartet but even they would say The Cathedrals were the best ever.
@diannemc48404 жыл бұрын
That’s Awesome!!!👍🏻
@alfredkloos85914 жыл бұрын
Harold Reid....April 24,2020...RIP
@ltmdf1173 жыл бұрын
I love many types of music from country, to rock and roll, some heavy metal to blue grass. Even a little old soul. But these guys are with out a doubt My favorite group of all time. It’s a shame that time catches up to us all and we will never again hear them all together live. Rip in Harold and of course Lou.
@franklinwatkins40714 жыл бұрын
Actually Harold was wrong in this case. Y’all didn’t “sound like hell.” Y’all sounded great!! GODS blessings on y’all and look forward to seeing you in Heaven.🙏🏻
@georgecalvindillabough67757 жыл бұрын
Just as good as they were back in the 60's and 70's
@patriot47865 жыл бұрын
Lew joined singing with you guys in heaven
@osborne19395 жыл бұрын
I love the Statler Brothers, what a group. One of the best groups.
@williamsonmunier15 жыл бұрын
The BEST
@kimberlytracy032 жыл бұрын
I've LOVED these guys since I was 10 years old! I am now 56!! I will NEVER quit listening to their music!
@bjsmoker4 жыл бұрын
Our whole family l over the Statler Brothers. Brings back so many awesome memories.
@rondarawson62363 жыл бұрын
Still AMAZING BACK THEN AS THEY WERE IN THERE YOUNGER DAYS....JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM.....MISS YOU HAROLD....R.I.P.😇🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@mssandy9014 жыл бұрын
They still sound great. Abravefan, you are right when you say there will never be another group like the Statlers. They gave us many years of enjoyment. It's great that we can see and hear them on You Tube.
@juliew19664 жыл бұрын
It sounds wonderful!
@TheTexastransplant5 жыл бұрын
Immortal, awesome, very simply THE BEST! Thank God for these guys.
@truthteller84592 жыл бұрын
I wish Harold was still alive and they were still performing to this very day.
@mkrobinson9512 жыл бұрын
1:53 - 2:16 NEVER ceases to give me chills ... especially "what a man really isssssss" ... it seems like it may be their favorite part of the song too they way they play into it.
@linusquandras98532 жыл бұрын
I saw the Statlers every year they toured since I was 5. I'm now 56 and Harold has passed. But nothing can erase my memories of how much fun they were and how crazy Harold was. Always made everyone laughed
@joanmorris22924 жыл бұрын
Great singing groups. 🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛🎛
@garybanglebangle79495 жыл бұрын
One of the best singers of music. Regular or Gospel. I have the CD and DVD of their Gospel special and I enjoy them. No on can match the fun they had. I also have several records. Great old music.
@miroslavarozman63417 жыл бұрын
Miroslava M:Novakovic. THE STATLERS ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST OF ALL THE COUNTRY SINGERS .THERE SONGS TOUCH YOUR HEART AND YES EVEN MAKE YOU CRY. WHO EVER HAS NOT LISTENED TO THEM ARE REALLY MISSING OUT ON THE BEST OF SONGS AND SINGERS. THEY ARE MY FAVORITE HERE THANKS TO CD AND RECORDS , HERE BEING CROATIA. BLESS THEM AND ENJOY.
@bugs84845 жыл бұрын
When you have been listening to a group for so long, it's hard to give them up. Thank goodness for videos like this that keeps entertaining us.
@terrabork67983 жыл бұрын
Timeless... man these guys were awesome
@patriciaelston66025 жыл бұрын
Wow! They could still sound AWSOME!
@jetcitysinatra73004 жыл бұрын
The quality is great, just being able to see this brings back a lot of memories for me. I write Phil Baisley ever so often in Staunton.
@joyarcha36205 жыл бұрын
I STILL LOVE THEM,THEY WERE, AND STILL ARE THE BEST----
@gayleputt5 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see the Statlers twice in Cincinnati. Afterwards, I was able to shake hands with Don. I still haven't washed it! haha
@pedaphelps4 жыл бұрын
still awesome
@alanmiller88403 жыл бұрын
Just discovered them in. 2021. So sorry I never heard of them before
@Time4Stories19676 жыл бұрын
that is my favorite singing group and my favorite song;; love connie
@leonardprovost26345 жыл бұрын
Still got it,thanks for the memories.
@vadaterry27562 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of seeing them several times
@rogerwade9141 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful, best group ever. ❤️ THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!!
@vincentbelfire28734 жыл бұрын
they still sounded great
@dennisbergstad95432 жыл бұрын
Sounded awesome love those guys miss them terribly
@joshuabrooks49075 жыл бұрын
How awesome. Talk about a final hurrah.
@jeannebassett608211 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much for posting this. I grew up listening to them, therefore my daughter grew up listening to them. Now she is about to have a baby girl...and you better believe I will still be playing my Statler Brother records...yep, records!
@pamjones71284 жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me.❤️❤️
@janicew62224 жыл бұрын
WOW, I have tears coming down my face too, RFD has started showing their TV show recently, caused me to think about them and how much I miss their music.
@kelcormom12 жыл бұрын
oh my gosh this brought tears to my eyes! I had the honor & privilege of seeing them live 7 times (including their final show). There will never be artists of their caliber again.
@franceslambert80704 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, they sang my all time favorite song!!!!