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.
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.
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.
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!!
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..
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 🤔
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
@@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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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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.
❤Amen
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.
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.
Amen. And to be picked by the person he's replacing with the blessings of.
The Oaks learned that lesson the hard way.
I love this song. It reminds me of my beautiful sister Elizabeth who died so very young.
Heartbreakingly sad. God bless you brother x
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!!
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.
I agree and one of the most beautiful Love songs ever ❤!
Country music is never going to the same this was the best group of men they made country music big time
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..
The porch swing scene was filmed on my family's front porch. It's nice to finally see this video all together.
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
I love this song. Beautiful
It was also filmed on my front porch! That is weird! I guess we are both famous.
@@ginnywhite333 Liar.
@@foobarmaximus3506 You'd think "Joan Quick" would have seen the video at least once, like, way back in the previous century.
The Statler Brothers and the Oak Ridge Boys ....the two best country groups ever🎵🎸🎵🎸👍👍
Alabama.
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.
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!
We need more of this style of country music 😇
Yes we do
Maybe the most beautiful song that the Statler Brothers (with Jimmy Fortune) ever did.
Agreed I think it s the most beautiful song about love I have ever heard
Back when music was actually worth listening to
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!
Rip Harold...thanks for the 🎶
One of my all time favorites of all the songs in the Universe.
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.
Stunning. Absolutely beautiful. I grew up listening to these guys
and to this day this song brings a tear to my eye.
Love it.
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.
My favorite Statler song.
This was one of my late fathers all time favorite songs of the Statler Brothers. 👊🇺🇸😉💪✅✅✅✅
My mother loved there songs .great band.i like them as well.
17 years sweet Libbie. Still missing you .
I named my daughter after this song ♥️♥️♥️
Jimmy fortune greatest tenor lead voice I haver heard.
Rest in peace and thank you for making your part of The Statler Brothers everything it is and was
thank you again Jimmy to my second niece i will never see till i get to heaven Elizabeth Jean
Stunningly beautiful ballad
One of my favorite songs!
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.
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.
A great song from the greatest quartet ever!
Godspeed to you Harold Reid. Thank you for giving my bestest friend a kiss. You made her day. Heck you made her life! 🙏💕🙏
RIP Harold Reid
I still can't believe that Harold Reid is going RIP mr Harold Reid
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!
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
Love your music and always will.
I love this song. I wish this video would be restored
It is difficult to believe that this was the very first song Jimmy ever wrote! Yes that is true. Superb song and harmonising.
yes and you can hear his voice. He had the kind of voice, that stood out
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.
Jimmy Fortune brought this song to the group. What a sound, so good on many levels. Outstanding.!
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.
What a beautiful song
A #1 hit for The Statler Brothers on the Country & Western charts. It was the 695th #1 C&W song of the Rock Era.
Beautiful harmony. 5/2020
Yes it is
Jimmy really could sing like an angel. This song proves it. I love it!
Beautiful song. Great harmony. Thank you for posting it.
Absolutely love this song
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
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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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Turn off your caps lock asshole.
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 🤔
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
Then you cheated on him
Love this video! Little fuzzy but the sound quality is excellent. RIP Harold. One of my favorite songs of theirs in the Jimmy era.
I grew up listening to this with my mom
RIP Harold!!
I wasn't aware this video existed! It's an outstanding use of time depictions and costuming!
One of the best🍁✌🍂
God rest your spirit Queen Elisabeth II.
beautiful
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.
Rest In Peace Harold!
I always knew this video existed. Nice to see it again. Thanks for posting.
Amen
@@davidduffy2046 Good point. I think I remember seeing it on the TV show, but couldn't find it again until now.
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
@@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.
My Grandpas Favorite song
Great Song Written By Jimmy Fortune.Also A Great Singer.
Great song
Luv this song--
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....
Exactly
Yes we do
My beautiful niece Tayzie
Love this song!
Like country u are the best
Finally after many years, I’ve found the video for this song!
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.
That’s the reason I thought all these years that the video was “gone”
The “Nashville sound “ at its best.
Such a pretty song
I've seen these men in.many costumes but this video is how I'll always picture Phil in my mind!
Loved them since I painted & counted flowers on the wall.
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.
Man these guy s are country no question about it
I love you har old
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...
He died in 2020 not 2002.
I absolutely loved Do You Know Your Are My Sunshine and Atlanta Blue
2023 here
I can't hear this song without thinking Fred Sanford.
I never thought of that. Probably because he never sings, "I'm coming to join you."
Great video put togethet
Never thought I'd see the day where Don would have a girl that got away.
This was the first album (cassette ). I ever bought. Think I was like 13 years old.
I like when Jimmy sings this with Dailey and Vincent
I personally know Jamie. Good guys.
R.i.p. Harold Reid and original member Lew Dewitt.
❤❤❤❤❤
Yes Yes!
I Did Not Know About This One.
What's not to like?
I really 💘 love the starlet brothers. Play more of them please.
Jimmy Fortune penned the song.
Rip bullfrog. Harold
Im glad them backstreet boys jokes don't even come close to sounding this good the original boy band
That'd be the Oakridge Boys. :-)
who cares about the Gaystreet boys
The Model A Fordor was nice.
RIP harold reid
The women in the video are the wives of the band members
XMLarry No, they are not.
@@williamsonmunier1 do you know anything about them
@@jennifursun3303 actresses
@@williamsonmunier1 ok do you have any names by some chance
Might be wives of band members but are not wives of the statlers. I believe they use professional actresses in their videos.
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
They hid this video or took it down for along time./
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.
Growing up in the late 70’s and 80’s there was a girl I had a crush on and her name was actually Elizabeth yep I still wonder what happened to her
That girl shows signs of abuse going on at in courage. Her foods gone. Destroyed. Moldy. ? Excuse me. ? 👮🏿♀️💩❓👩⚖️
What in the world are you talking about?
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. ❓✝️👩⚖️
You w friend
But who did Elizabeth marry?