In this live farewell concert Don stated they'd been singing and traveling for over 40 years....but who's counting right? I too loved Lew and had a hard time accepting Jimmy in the beginning. Lew was all I knew but I came around and love Jimmy!!! Lew had a unique voice, they both do for that matter but I believe Jimmy's voice is a lot stronger than Lew's was? RIP Lew and Harold!!! I'll see you on the other side....... when God calls me home!!

Would Lew have written 'Elizabeth, Too Much On My Heart or My Only Love?' All written by Mr. Jimmy Fortune and all Number One songs and all awarded song of the year! So I ask again would Lew have done that? Get off Jimmys back please as he has done a tremendous job and forged his own career AND has always been very gracious about Lew! Did The Statlers need Jimmy more? We will never know that!

With absolutely no disrespect to Lew, to my ears the Statlers, already a great group, got even better with the addition of Jimmy Fortune, one of the best tenors I’ve ever heard.

​@@Paladin70I liked lew and still love his contributions to the Statler Brothers. He wrote Flowers on the wall, one of my favorites. Jimmy was a great addition after Lew had to stop touring.

@@RamTrucks590 Lew, suffering from Crohn’s disease and knowing he had to at least be replaced temporarily, had heard Jimmy sing and is actually the one who invited Jimmy to audition to be his fill-in, which later that year became his permanent replacement. True fans should be appreciative of what both brought to the group, as both men truly appreciated each other.

My most favorite is his award winning "Too Much On My Heart" ❤

He did change their sound, but in a very good way.

Magnificent

I absolutely love this group never get tired of listening to them very talented and loving group..

This man is such an excellent singer.

They just were never the same without Lew!

@@rebeccalara6574disagree.

@@rebeccalara6574 They have Jimmy Fortune in singing, And his voice his just great, and still is. And he still is singing.

I Disagree !

Allison Krauss and Union Station

I agree. It was a God granted place for him. I believe Don was especially in tune with the Lord’s will. I certainly could be mistaken but I do believe they were committed Christians.

You are right, nobody else like the statlers.

I really only liked the Statlers when Jimmy became part of the group , in fact we made the long trip to Nashville just to watch their tapings! But their is a much better group now if only they decide to become a permanent group ! You might want to check them out “Brotherly Love “ Jimmy is also now recording with them and the harmony with this group is unbelievable and second to none !

There will never be a group like the Statlers. I loved Lew and didn't think anyone could replace him. Jimmy didn't, he brought a freshness that was a short in the arm to an already magnificent group, both in singing, songwriting, and showmanship. Thank God for videos like this! They can continue to bless us with their harmony and wit for ages to come.

GEORGE JONES

Beautiful !!!!

Seriously! I really miss them too!

That's the way I feel right now

@@nancymccourt7890 the small number of current fans can glorify them by sharing these songs...

I do

I do

Love them.

That's exactly what I do too.

I do love these guys listen to them all the time

I'm almost 70...and how I miss their presence... the integrity and humility they portrayed!

Hello how are you doing

@@andersonwilson4391 well thank you,

Always nice to have another Statler brother fan. I presume your an American unlike me who is English but love country music , these boys were some of the best. Have a good day.

And every time I saw them, they were this great. Awesome group.

Susan*theywerethebesti

To James Street-Amen, brot her; my favorite country mus ic group followed by the Oak Ridge Boys. Too bad the Sta tlers are retired; would loved to have met them & gotten t heir autographs & possibly had my picture taken with th em. Since they are I've taken my mom to see the Oaks, Lo retta Lynn, the Gatlin Brother s & Charley Pride in concert.

Absolute Best!!

I'm a big Oak Ridge Boys fan, but I have seen the Statler's numerous times. Including in their hometown. I love 4 part harmony. To me there's nothing better than voices harmonizing. I had the priviledge to see The Cathedrals on their final tour. Just love it.

Lew Dewitt was awesome. I saw him perform before Jimmie jumped on board. Such a unique, sweet tenor voice.

todd shaw

Two sons are Wil, Harold's son, and Langdon, Don's son. They're great!

I just ordered the book

AMEN TO THAT

gheester60 me as well

Agreed

Yes I agree with u good country music is needed

To gheester 60-The only wa- y you're going to get true co- untry music is by using a S- martphone or some other m ethod as radio stations no l- onger play this type of coun try. As far as I'm concerned country music is dead.

One of the few groups who changed a member, sound changed, but they were still great anyway. Love them with Lew, and with Jimmy as well.

Hi

He should, he wrote it.

Oak ridge boys song the boys are back

@@pauleaves7721 lyly.ll

Stand strong. If you have kids, do whatever it takes to stay in their lives. Kids need a good dad now, more than ever. If you don't have kids, let her go right out of your thoughts and mind. Like a very bad, unreliable car that you loved the style and the paint job, the interior, etc. but you just can't get it to be reliable or dependable, regardless of how much you work on it, how much you spend, there's always going to be something else. It's tough and painful to let go of lemons, but, like a bad tooth, they won't get better. Many women do men a favor by leaving, sine so many men won't leave. Mentally thank her, then blot her out of your mind and move on to your better life! Sorry for the short novel! Have a good day!

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Hello Teressa

You are completely insane.

PB L Jimmy is good but I sure miss Lew DeWitt, the original tenor.

@TheJanka51 LOOK at who is being STUPID. After Jimmy joined the Statlers, they went on another 22 years before they retired with many hit songs. Even Lew stated that Jimmy joining the group reignited them and gave them many more years of stardom after going stagnant . I wouldn't say Jimmy was better than Lew but brought a fresh approach to the music they sang. Lew was very talented and had a unique voice.

It doesn't ave to be about who is/was better, just enjoy the guys from beginning to their retirement.

TheJanka51 You are a stupid little bitch

Hi Brenda

Hello Donna

How are you Donna

Same here and I seen them in concert back in the day.

He wrote the song Elizabeth

Shawn Phelps\ has come

He wrote this song

He wrote "Elizabeth", "Too Much On My Heart", "My Only Love", "More Than A Name On A Wall", "Forever" and "I Believe". There were more but they never made it to recordings......that I know of. He's a great singer and an awesome song writer!!

Yes and he wrote both songs!

Hello beautiful

Hello how are you doing

Hi cutie

Hello ginny

The Statler brothers will ALWAYS be one of America's favorite.

R. Christ Such a wonderful group !!!!!

R. Christine Young just y

I LIVED IN THESE GUYS HOMETOWN AND WOULD SEE THEM EVERYWHERE....

So glad I had the opportunity to see them live and I'll never forget it.

Hi Tracie

I love y’all thanks for letting me know love you so much

Hi Sylvia