Toby had been fighting cancer for about three years, and it wasn't going to let him go. This was his last performance; he had a busy day and was almost too tired to walk onstage, but he did. And then he gave what must be one of the most honest and touching goodbyes to all of us who loved him. He knew he wasn't going to have another chance, and what a true artist to push himself to perform one last time. Toby Keith meant a lot to me for so many years. I own every cd he ever released, and I can sing you any one of the songs. Or all of them. He was the Big Dog Daddy, and I loved him. He had a strong faith and I hope he is in the heaven of his dreams. Good night, Toby, I hope to see you again in whatever the next life may be. Thank you for playing this for me Harri. Your reaction was tender and honest, and yes, that was his wife in the audience.

As a 76 year old woman, he saved his best song for the last of his many many songs.

He definitely was saying goodbye. Your star will always shine Mr. Keith. ❤❤❤❤

He lived well, did a lot of good, went out strong, with class, and grace, can anyone ask for more of life ?

Beautiful performance by Toby Keith .. wow RIP Toby ❤️😢

I cried for over 3 weeks before I could get a grip on his passing away. I'm crying now. Such an incredible man. RIP TOBY KEITH.

😢😭💔 "“Don’t Let the Old Man In” was originally written by Keith for Clint Eastwood’s 2018 film The Mule, based on the true story" but yes in this performance I am sure he knew he was dying, He had stopped chemo also

Toby wrote that song long before he knew he had cancer. The song was inspired by Clint Eastwood. Toby ask Clint how he did it, he was just starting a new movie in his 80"s Clint responded... I get up in the morning and i don't let the old man in !!! Toby liked the line wrote a song Clint liked the song so much he put it in the movie he was making. The name of the movie is The Mule Toby was not going to sing that song that night he had another picked out . But Dick Clark's son insisted he change it to let the old man in which he did and brought down the house with his performance. Little did he know it would be his last TV performance. God Bless you Toby where ever you are. My world was a better place with you in it and will continue to be for the rest of my life.

Such a somber but beautiful goodbye

Toby had tears in this eyes too.

Toby should be named as a national treasure 😎👍

What can be better than country music? Great music. Wonderful stories and voices captivating the hearts and souls of their audiences. ❤

I will admit that I’m not much of a country and Western fan, but he has such a brilliant voice, and if you listen to the lyrics, it’s just such a beautiful song. Once again, you’ve pulled a hat-trick Harri. Thank you for all you do in bringing a lot of happiness to others. Blessings to you all the way from Weymouth.

I believe he was saying goodbye 😢So sad

Powerful performance by one of the Best! Thank you for your music Mr. Keith

Even though he did 3 more shows in Vegas after this I believe he was saying goodbye. I still cant listen to him without crying. RIP Toby

Toby was saying goodbye. His death hit hard. Wendy perfect request. Wonderful reaction Harri!

What a heartwrenching, yet heartwarming performance.

He must have known the end was near.

The phrase, title was something clint Eastwood daid to Toby. Toby asked him how he managed to stay so busy directing, producing, acting ect.. and clint told him " dont let the old man in

Toby Keith had so many great songs so whether you need to hear something heartfelt, patriotic, romantic, sad, melancholy, inspiring, thoughtful, or just plain funny, yeah especially funny, then Toby’s got what you need. My favorite songs by Toby Keith are Who’s That Man; Wish I Didn’t Know Now; You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like That; He Ain’t Worth Missing; We Were In Love; Upstairs Downtown; Don't Let the Old Man In; How Do You Like Me Now; Made in America; I Wanna Talk About Me; American Soldier; Trailerhood; A Little Too Late; A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action; and of course Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue. RIP Toby, we miss you!

Rest in peace my beautiful man 💔

Toby Keith, R.I.P

Loved your reaction Harri

RIP Cowboy. Thank you for all the great music and inspiration.

Toby wrote this in 2018 for Clint Eastwood on his 88th birthday. He asked Clint how he was going to celebrate his birthday and Clint said he was leaving the next day to make a movie....that movie was "The Mule". Toby ask Clint how he kept working at his age and Clint said..."I don't let the old man in." Toby wrote this song, sent it to Clint and Clint used it in the movie. Little did Toby know this would apply to his situation. He wrote this in 2018 and he was diagnosed in 2022, so, no, he had no idea what was going to happen. RIP Toby.

You should react to the sing he wrote for his friend who died of cancer...it's called...Cryin For Me!! ❤😢

Loved Toby . Beautiful singer the real thing . So sad to see him go RIP

One of the good guys.❤

After this show Toby had set up 2 shows in Vegas for Dec 8-9 the shows sold out within mins so they pushed another one on him ,it was to much, Toby texted me and told me about the shows, I suggested he try 1 then see how he fills, he then told me the Drs gave him 2yrs with chemo, he told me that there was absolutely no possible way to cure his cancer he said the chemo killed all the good cells to,Toby did those Shows for TOBY,a couple day after the shows he text me I asked how he was feeling, he told me he was Bad he said he could not hardly swallow it hurt very bad . He said it hurt to sing because they had stitched his dyapharm.he said he signed up for hospice.

WendyJo - Welcome, belated as it may be. This submission by Toby Keith is one of the most sincere and touching performances I have ever seen. "Don't Let The Old Man In" has become the motto for my older brothers and me. I am the youngest at 71 now, and we have all been fortunate enough to be inspired by this, Toby Keith's final heartfelt song. We each end our birthday cards to each other by writing, "Don't Let The Old Man In". I read your comments, which were both touching and sincere. Wonderful submission and tribute to a great human being. Harri, your reaction comments from your heart as well. I can't thank both of you enough for this one and I do hope that many others to follow experience this, his final farewell message and love for his wife.

He wrote this from something that Clint Eastwood said to him. It was featured in the movie that Clint Eastwood directed and stared in called "The Mule".

It’s so sad to see this performance and know it was his last. It’s so hard to let go of our heroes. I will grieve the senseless murder of John Lennon until the day I die. Thanks Harri and Wendy Jo 🌺✌️

He said on an interview he made this song after he had a conversation with Clint Eastwood he ask him what his secret was to living to be in his 90s he said I didnt let the old man in

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You're right but when you find out you got cancer and its terminal those words have a whole different ring to them a whole new meaning because you only got so much more time to go to say goodbye to those you love

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It wasnt cause he was dying it was from a conversation with Clint Eastwood

Yes, Mr. Keith knew he was terminal, but aren't we all, terminal? None of us are getting out alive, better get right with our Savior, Jesus. He had asked Clint Eastwood how he keeps going and Mr. Eastwood said that he doesn't let the old man in, and Mr. Keith wrote that beautiful song. The song was used in the movie "The Mule".

When was this performance

How do i go by sending you a music video request?

He knew he was dying

If you watch when they show his wufe you'll see shes crying. They knew.