Found out my dad sung this to me in the womb. I'm pregnant with a girl so he asked if I've been singing to her and he sung this song to me. My mom always wanted a daughter and knew her name would be Elizabeth.
@mfisher19524 жыл бұрын
The addition of Jimmy Fortune was one of the few times that a group could change vocals and still nail it. The Statler Brothers had consistently fine harmonizing.
@toddhelms40373 жыл бұрын
Amen. And to be picked by the person he's replacing with the blessings of.
@TommygunNG Жыл бұрын
The Oaks learned that lesson the hard way.
@charliefoss46997 ай бұрын
I love this song. It reminds me of my beautiful sister Elizabeth who died so very young.
@stewartb88693 ай бұрын
Heartbreakingly sad. God bless you brother x
@sndjtdprd8 ай бұрын
In 1980 I left my sweet childhood friend behind in Devine, TX. When this song was released it reminded me of my dear friend, Amy Elizabeth. I still think of her today.
@lineygoblue4252Ай бұрын
For me, the Statler Brothers didn't become THE Statler Brothers until Jimmy Fortune joined them. His voice just fit the rest of the guys like a glove. Love this song.
@salmonkill72 жыл бұрын
Statler Brothers were the finest example of what a male 4 part harmony can sound like where you truely have all 4 parts on an equal footing of importance!! In most 4 part harmonies, you have a truely gifted lead singer or maybe two greats with a decent bass singer, but these four men were all at the top of their game in their respective portions of the harmony and the result is musical magic!! Thank God for the Statler Brothers!! I have always loved their music, but it wasn't until recently that I realized the genius of these 4 voices!! In Heaven they are serving up another Statler Brothers hit in-between their excellent Gospel music songs!!
@tammyallen42893 жыл бұрын
Country music is never going to the same this was the best group of men they made country music big time
@rockerforlife1942 ай бұрын
Stunning. Absolutely beautiful. I grew up listening to these guys and to this day this song brings a tear to my eye. Love it.
@toywind535 жыл бұрын
The porch swing scene was filmed on my family's front porch. It's nice to finally see this video all together.
@ginnywhite3334 жыл бұрын
i was blessed that Jimmy wrote me back when i told him how much i loved this song it reminds me of my second niece i never got to see grow up cause she died in the womb the week she was to be born her name was Elizabeth
@triciarossi11304 жыл бұрын
I love this song. Beautiful
@foobarmaximus35062 жыл бұрын
It was also filmed on my front porch! That is weird! I guess we are both famous.
@foobarmaximus35062 жыл бұрын
@@ginnywhite333 Liar.
@TommygunNG Жыл бұрын
@@foobarmaximus3506 You'd think "Joan Quick" would have seen the video at least once, like, way back in the previous century.
@rdowning603 жыл бұрын
Losing Lew to illness when they were on top of country music was a huge blow..however they found the best addition they could have ever hoped for in jimmy..good things happen to good people..what an incredible success story and legends they were..are..and always will be..
@frankarce81304 жыл бұрын
The Statler Brothers and the Oak Ridge Boys ....the two best country groups ever🎵🎸🎵🎸👍👍
@tcfaulconer84442 жыл бұрын
Alabama.
@williambisang23963 жыл бұрын
Back when music was actually worth listening to
@edcrean61913 жыл бұрын
This is truly and by far one of the most beautiful songs by The Statler Brothers I've ever heard, I listen to it everyday.
@denisemancina95482 жыл бұрын
I agree and one of the most beautiful Love songs ever ❤!
@morganottlii2390 Жыл бұрын
My mom's favorite music! And I have a daughter named Elizabeth. I hope some day to dance with her at her wedding to that song. May Harold rest in peace and be forever in Glory.
@maxsdad5383 жыл бұрын
Maybe the most beautiful song that the Statler Brothers (with Jimmy Fortune) ever did.
@denisemancina95482 жыл бұрын
Agreed I think it s the most beautiful song about love I have ever heard
@denisemancina95482 жыл бұрын
I thought this was the most beautiful country song ever ! I was a young child and I remember this song one of the best Love songs ever!
@elizabethmontalvoe-townmus91583 жыл бұрын
We need more of this style of country music 😇
@michaelcaplan70122 жыл бұрын
Yes we do
@MsCatslady Жыл бұрын
Jimmy Fortune is now on the Gaither Gospel Show. and still singing. I keep missing it, its usually on a Friday night. He is a great sing. And l love listening to him.
@deborahpannell75414 жыл бұрын
Rip Harold...thanks for the 🎶
@randallkoch61833 жыл бұрын
All their song s were great. I think they outdid themselves with this song. Everything about it; the harmony and the video were TOO GOOD!
@ellenccke1413 жыл бұрын
I named my daughter after this song ♥️♥️♥️
@jennifursun33034 жыл бұрын
thank you again Jimmy to my second niece i will never see till i get to heaven Elizabeth Jean
@urgdaddy3 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorites of all the songs in the Universe.
@stephenalsbrooks97464 жыл бұрын
This was one of my late fathers all time favorite songs of the Statler Brothers. 👊🇺🇸😉💪✅✅✅✅
@tootbarkley72763 жыл бұрын
My favorite Statler song.
@shainebingham93104 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold Reid
@paulasmith13963 жыл бұрын
I still can't believe that Harold Reid is going RIP mr Harold Reid
@mitchandheatherpresley60984 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace and thank you for making your part of The Statler Brothers everything it is and was
@jessemercier69692 жыл бұрын
My mother loved there songs .great band.i like them as well.
@happyolddude Жыл бұрын
It is difficult to believe that this was the very first song Jimmy ever wrote! Yes that is true. Superb song and harmonising.
@MsCatslady Жыл бұрын
yes and you can hear his voice. He had the kind of voice, that stood out
@highnrising Жыл бұрын
It's especially amazing because you'd think the Statler Brothers might have made songwriting skills part of the qualifications when they chose a replacement for Lew. But they didn't, and just told Jimmy that he should write songs if he wants to--and he went and wrote three #1 hits.
@song4you802 жыл бұрын
I was very lucky to see them at the Holiday Star Theater in Merriville,Indiana just when this song just hit the charts. Always will love this song has so many special memories.
@williamsonmunier Жыл бұрын
And now the Holiday Star is long gone. I grew up and taught in the area. It was a great loss. And yes, I saw them there too.
@dennisgarrison73154 жыл бұрын
A great song from the greatest quartet ever!
@robertyanes47513 жыл бұрын
Stunningly beautiful ballad One of my favorite songs!
@stevescrews447 Жыл бұрын
Jimmy fortune greatest tenor lead voice I haver heard.
@peggyhill72834 жыл бұрын
Godspeed to you Harold Reid. Thank you for giving my bestest friend a kiss. You made her day. Heck you made her life! 🙏💕🙏
@starladodge36 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my favorite song by the Statler Brothers and favorite video and I was looking all over for it and I am glad some finally posted it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I COULD KISS YOUR FOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@foobarmaximus35062 жыл бұрын
Turn off your caps lock asshole.
@jeanoboyle24395 ай бұрын
Listening to this on March 17, 2024 for its Irish sound ... before today, I had no idea this song had a video. Love the "timeless" theme ... thanks for sharing!
@bethy-lou33076 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song. Great harmony. Thank you for posting it.
@thomasgary1219 Жыл бұрын
I work at night and sleep during the daytime and I woke up one evening with this extraordinarily beautiful and somewhat haunting song running through my mind, I didn't know the name of the song, really all I remembered was the melody and the basic but complex chord structure. I searched for days until I found it. I am a classically trained pianist and musician, and I couldn't tell you the last time I heard this, all I can figure is that I heard it while riding in the car with my dad while he and my mom were going through a divorce, and even though I was just a child this song somehow was deeply imbedded into my subconscious and somehow came back to the surface of my mind as I slept that day. Pretty interesting 🤔
@hank68875 жыл бұрын
Love your music and always will.
@mkl626 жыл бұрын
A #1 hit for The Statler Brothers on the Country & Western charts. It was the 695th #1 C&W song of the Rock Era.
@horsehide30392 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Fortune brought this song to the group. What a sound, so good on many levels. Outstanding.!
@williamsonmunier Жыл бұрын
He said he wrote it one night in a hotel room and had a couple tape players and recorded it in the tile restroom. Took it to them the next day! It was the first song he had ever written.
@alyssachantaychampagne27734 жыл бұрын
Oh Elizabeth I long to see your pretty face I long to touch your lips, I long to feel your warm embrace Don't know if I could ever live my life without you Oh Elizabeth I'm sure missing you I remember when we shared a life together You gave me strength and love, and life that felt brand new You so far away I have to say I'm feeling blue Oh Elizabeth I'm sure missing you Oh Elizabeth I long to see your pretty face I long to touch your lips, I long to feel your warm embrace Don't know if I could ever live my life without you Oh Elizabeth I'm sure missing you Well it's been said before that I've caused many heartaches And I wonder if that parts really true Be it right or wrong it feels my heart will surely break Oh Elizabeth I hope you understand Oh Elizabeth I long to see your pretty face I long to touch your lips, I long to feel your warm embrace Don't know if I could ever live my life without you Oh Elizabeth I'm sure missing you Don't know if I could ever live my life without you Oh Elizabeth I'm sure missing you Oh Elizabeth • • • • • My current girlfriend is named Elizabeth. She doesn't live far, but it's difficult to see each other which practically makes our relationship long-distance. I've been really missing her recently and this song truly captures my feelings for her. If you're reading this, my Elizabeth, I love you more than you can imagine.
@deeujay4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful harmony. 5/2020
@michaelcaplan70122 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@user-ol5kv9vj9y10 ай бұрын
I love this song. I wish this video would be restored
@longtailcat704 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this song it is how I really full about my nana Elizabeth whit she passed away and this song was wrote for her thank you
@foobarmaximus35062 жыл бұрын
Jimmy really could sing like an angel. This song proves it. I love it!
@Nakoniviti3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful song
@jamiegriffin98662 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this song
@mikecosby40544 жыл бұрын
COUNTRY MUSIC AND NASHVILLE HAS SOLD OUT TO LESS TALENT AND CREATIVITY . ALL IN THE GREED OF MONEY....... WE NEED REAL COUNTRY LIKE THIS AGAIN....
@zachbostian25064 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@michaelcaplan70122 жыл бұрын
Yes we do
@cleverestx4 жыл бұрын
RIP Harold!!
@kickapootrackers72553 жыл бұрын
One of the best🍁✌🍂
@angelabellomy64575 жыл бұрын
I love this song my boyfriend at the time loved old time country music and loved to sing and this is one of the songs that he sang to me
@phillipgeorge42784 жыл бұрын
Then you cheated on him
@joshuabrooks49075 жыл бұрын
What a great song. BTW, rest in peace, Harold! It's sad how these guys can have a 25 year string of hits, and only hit number one four times.
@foxwyrick14 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Little fuzzy but the sound quality is excellent. RIP Harold. One of my favorite songs of theirs in the Jimmy era.
@kellyheidman26334 жыл бұрын
Great song
@joeycarroll44164 жыл бұрын
My Grandpas Favorite song
@libertyann4392 жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware this video existed! It's an outstanding use of time depictions and costuming!
@jvsmith78886 жыл бұрын
I always knew this video existed. Nice to see it again. Thanks for posting.
@davidduffy20465 жыл бұрын
Amen
@waterskippers4 жыл бұрын
@@davidduffy2046 Good point. I think I remember seeing it on the TV show, but couldn't find it again until now.
@bigwillietheb4 жыл бұрын
I remember when this video premiered on Casey Kasem's show Americas top 10 , mom had to watch it , I was only 9 years old at the time & looking back this is a very sad song , a good song mind you but it was so sad
@ednakelley8144 жыл бұрын
@@waterskippers It was probably hidden because Harold is wearing a Confederate uniform. In the age of Political correctness, left learners would have a heart attack even though he is simply acting a part.
@TheSherryBoops4 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@williamroberts13654 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Harold!
@sauquoit134564 жыл бұрын
Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, died on Friday, April 24th, 2002 after a long battle with kidney failure. He was 80 years old... Between 1965 and 1990 the Staunton, Virginia group had sixty six records on the Billboard Country charts, thirty three made the Top 10 with four reaching #1, "Do You Know You Are My Sunshine" for two weeks in May 1978, "Elizabeth" for one week in March for 1984, "My Only Love" for one week in March of 1984, and "Too Much On My Heart" for one week in November of 1985... Founding member Lewis Calvin DeWitt passed away at the young age of 52 on August 15th, 1990 {Crohn's disease}... May both Mr. Reid and Mr. DeWitt R.I.P. * They just missing having three more #1 records when their "Flowers On The Wall" for four weeks in 1966, "Do You Remember These" for four weeks in 1972, and "Oh Baby Mine (I Get So Lonely)" for one week in 1983, all peaked at #2...
@amanofmanyfaces59094 жыл бұрын
He died in 2020 not 2002.
@denisemancina95482 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved Do You Know Your Are My Sunshine and Atlanta Blue
@fayehetrick40245 жыл бұрын
Love this song!
@BrianPalmer-ix3pr11 ай бұрын
Great Song Written By Jimmy Fortune.Also A Great Singer.
@brendakrieger7000 Жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to this with my mom
@urgdaddy2 жыл бұрын
Loved them since I painted & counted flowers on the wall.
@Undertaker3041 Жыл бұрын
The “Nashville sound “ at its best.
@charles-gl4ws Жыл бұрын
Like country u are the best
@susanwaites24822 жыл бұрын
My beautiful niece Tayzie
@opie19564 жыл бұрын
Great song! Hello type in "Ron Howard Cover" listen to "The Dance" and "Three Wooden Crosses". To all of us who have lost ones. Life goes "that fast", and we will see them again "that soon"! R.I.P. Lew and Skodie.
@nique19448 ай бұрын
This video is why I always picture a soldier at war when I hear this song.❤
@jameslamon116 Жыл бұрын
2023 here
@tinamoritz37424 жыл бұрын
Such a pretty song
@mohinderbauer Жыл бұрын
I can't hear this song without thinking Fred Sanford.
@highnrising Жыл бұрын
I never thought of that. Probably because he never sings, "I'm coming to join you."
@PhillipCox-cv5sk2 ай бұрын
Man these guy s are country no question about it
@marcie4771 Жыл бұрын
Luv this song--
@dad17174 жыл бұрын
Finally after many years, I’ve found the video for this song!
@ednakelley8144 жыл бұрын
It was probably hidden because Harold is wearing a Confederate uniform. In the age of Political correctness, left learners would have a heart attack even though he is simply acting a part.
@dad17174 жыл бұрын
That’s the reason I thought all these years that the video was “gone”
@terryrogers7899 Жыл бұрын
God rest your spirit Queen Elisabeth II.
@rcjr26336 жыл бұрын
I like when Jimmy sings this with Dailey and Vincent
@ednakelley8144 жыл бұрын
I personally know Jamie. Good guys.
@mistergrandpasbakery99412 жыл бұрын
I've seen these men in.many costumes but this video is how I'll always picture Phil in my mind!
@hunterandrews20924 жыл бұрын
I love you har old
@dustyroads8344 жыл бұрын
This was the first album (cassette ). I ever bought. Think I was like 13 years old.
@danielberry9228 ай бұрын
I think this song means . I think they we're all in love with her , but she only married the one she loved . When she passed away , it broke his heart , he talks all the time . He don't know how he's gonna live without her . Elizabeth
@bigoldinosaur3 жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd see the day where Don would have a girl that got away.
@smoocifilms61693 жыл бұрын
R.i.p. Harold Reid and original member Lew Dewitt.
@sherrygillmore36395 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@baconcandy5 жыл бұрын
Im glad them backstreet boys jokes don't even come close to sounding this good the original boy band
@RB-tx4mn4 жыл бұрын
That'd be the Oakridge Boys. :-)
@bigwillietheb4 жыл бұрын
who cares about the Gaystreet boys
@norellpolk16265 жыл бұрын
Great video put togethet
@edsouth74564 жыл бұрын
Yes Yes!
@74Spirit14 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Fortune penned the song.
@phillipgeorge42784 жыл бұрын
Rip bullfrog. Harold
@XMLarry6 жыл бұрын
The women in the video are the wives of the band members
@williamsonmunier16 жыл бұрын
XMLarry No, they are not.
@jennifursun33034 жыл бұрын
@@williamsonmunier1 do you know anything about them
@williamsonmunier14 жыл бұрын
@@jennifursun3303 actresses
@oldermusiclover4 жыл бұрын
@@williamsonmunier1 ok do you have any names by some chance
@joanbryant4601 Жыл бұрын
Might be wives of band members but are not wives of the statlers. I believe they use professional actresses in their videos.
@leannbreer52816 жыл бұрын
The Model A Fordor was nice.
@yvonnepolk6166 жыл бұрын
I Did Not Know About This One.
@danielt42245 жыл бұрын
What's not to like?
@pathowell30204 жыл бұрын
I really 💘 love the starlet brothers. Play more of them please.
@zachbostian25064 жыл бұрын
RIP harold reid
@lianecornils6603 Жыл бұрын
Layla ask if she could live here. I had to say not now. Their looking for a bleeding heart to get out of paying her her disability. ❓✝️👩⚖️
@Lumotaku5 жыл бұрын
They hid this video or took it down for along time./
@ednakelley8144 жыл бұрын
Probably because Harold is wearing a Confederate uniform. In the age of Political correctness, left learners would have a heart attack even though he is simply acting a part.
@lianecornils6603 Жыл бұрын
That girl shows signs of abuse going on at in courage. Her foods gone. Destroyed. Moldy. ? Excuse me. ? 👮🏿♀️💩❓👩⚖️
@williamsonmunier Жыл бұрын
What in the world are you talking about?
@hunterandrews20924 жыл бұрын
You w friend
@hunterandrews20924 жыл бұрын
I love you staler brother my name is Hunter andrews 17