This song makes me cry. Especially gives me chills too, when the lyric sings "I barely waved." for the Grandfather. This song is very meaningful. I'm not much into Country, but I love this song. (:
Congratulations for being the reason I listen to country music now. First heard this song on Y101.1 in Ottawa and have been listening ever since. Such an honest song with a lot of meaning to it for everyone. I think I just listened to it with my boys 6 times in a row.
omg,I heard this song on the radio and all i could think of gravenhurst,Im 45 and this brought a tear to my eye,I miss home in the old days ,great song!!!!
This is one of those tracks I hear on the radio ... and don't realize it isn't a huge US country radio hotness track ... it's great song man ! Found it on here, only 80 000 grand hits ? come on ...
What a beautiful song filled with wonderful memories. Makes me stop and remember the exact times in the late '70's. Proud that it is about Bracebridge too! It's a sure hit,Deric!
This song is probably one of my favourite country songs at the moment. You can clearly see this song means something to you, and you sing it with your heart. Not very many remaining artists like that, i love it.
This video deserves more views.. I grew up in a small town in alberta and now i'm off going to school in a big ol city. Heard this song on the radio and it brought me back home. Thanks Deric Ruttan.
Great thing is I was born and raised in the same town as Deric so I can actually follow his trip down mainstreet and remember the names of all the places he mentions.
Thanks so much to Cory Donovan who introduced me to this fabulous song...she is from the same neck of the woods as Deric...every time I hear this song I think of her...Love you Cory
Something about this song makes me tear up. Not good when you're a big macho guy and the kids ask, "Who do you put your sunglasses on every time this song comes on?" Great song, though.
97.9 Lloyd FM introduced me to this song. Gotta be honest never really heard of you before this tune, but damn she's a beauty and now I have to say I'm a fan
i love this song brings back memories of me and dad and my brother who pasted away in 1979 you are what country is all about thanks for this song its nice to see the old man smile for a change , i hope you have more songs like that coming i am one of many fans but i am your number one fan hands down .
This is why I like country music, it's pretty much the only music that has any meaning in their songs anymore. It's pretty sad that of all the songs coming out lately, country's the only genre that doesn't just take a single line or even just a word and repeat it for 4 minutes and call it a hit song.
Wow, I feel like this each time I go home. I torture my children and husband with stories and I have often wondered "Who's town this is" now. Bracebridge used to be MY town. Macaulay was my school. This song just took me back and made it mine again. Thanks, Deric.
I wish the stations would start playing you guys down here in the states! Lot of talent up that way! You and Corb Lund are some of my favorite newer artists and it's a damn shame not many down here have ever heard of you or him, hopefully i'd like to see that change!!! Keep up the great music!!
If you close your eyes, you can transplant yourself into this song and relive a part of your life you wish you could have back. Derek does this with great success and is on a par with the likes of Aaron Lines (20 years too late) or Miranda Lamberts The house that built me. These songs hit a part of me that makes me say wow, how do they know so much about my life. Great job Derek
Hey pard, you gave me hope back in 2008 when I first heard California plates. I was working at a greenhouse and that song came on. I got to see you at the Hanover fair a few years later and you talked about how dierks covered one of your songs? I was surprised to hear good songs on the radio to start with and even more surprised to hear you were making a living. I’ve been songwriting since 09’ I’m finally keeping a roof over my head and gas in the tank. Thank you. Your songs were a game changer and main street 1979 still makes me cry.
I know he's written but yes it's truly sad because he can paint a hell of a picture with his lyrics and voice, hell of a great song! Would love to see him break through!
Love the song and video. Jeth Weinrich is a master of videos and Melissa Baker is pretty awesome too I have to say! (mom's right to be proud) lol Great job to the entire team that worked so hard to make this video.
this song sounds just like bracebridge its crazy had the video playing and all i could picture was bracebridge loved liven on main street! just above the old bakery back in the day
Just sayin', that does not look like Bracebridge Ontario. I can picture the park, hardware store and kfc at the end perfectly and it doesnt look like that
+Jaron Kennedy That's because it isn't. It's Marfa, Texas. We shot this video in the winter, and 5 foot snowbanks on Bracebridge's main street in January weren't the look I was going for. : ) Those aren't my real parents either! I'm very proud of this video. I think it does a great job of relating the story of this song.
One of the few country singers who has a genuine talent and still sings meaningful songs. Thank you Deric!
I was driving with my Grandpa when this song came on, I was listening to these lyrics so closely and started tearing up...I love my Grandpa
I know this is 10 years later, but sorry for your loss❤
This song makes me cry. Especially gives me chills too, when the lyric sings "I barely waved." for the Grandfather. This song is very meaningful. I'm not much into Country, but I love this song. (:
Touch of class,anyone with a heart can somehow relate to this.It just reminds me of when I was a kid.
Congratulations for being the reason I listen to country music now. First heard this song on Y101.1 in Ottawa and have been listening ever since. Such an honest song with a lot of meaning to it for everyone. I think I just listened to it with my boys 6 times in a row.
omg,I heard this song on the radio and all i could think of gravenhurst,Im 45 and this brought a tear to my eye,I miss home in the old days ,great song!!!!
This is one of those tracks I hear on the radio ... and don't realize it isn't a huge US country radio hotness track ... it's great song man ! Found it on here, only 80 000 grand hits ? come on ...
What a beautiful song filled with wonderful memories. Makes me stop and remember the exact times in the late '70's. Proud that it is about Bracebridge too! It's a sure hit,Deric!
this song right here reminds me of every childhood memory, and how much you want nothing to have changed.
I live in my hometown and this song takes me back to 1979 when mainstreet on Saturday night was full of cars and shoppers.
I saw Deric Ruttan at the Red River Ex on June 22, 2012, got to meet him, shake his hand, an autograph, and a picture!
This song is probably one of my favourite country songs at the moment. You can clearly see this song means something to you, and you sing it with your heart. Not very many remaining artists like that, i love it.
This video deserves more views.. I grew up in a small town in alberta and now i'm off going to school in a big ol city. Heard this song on the radio and it brought me back home. Thanks Deric Ruttan.
Great thing is I was born and raised in the same town as Deric so I can actually follow his trip down mainstreet and remember the names of all the places he mentions.
I was born many years after but even I can as I'm from Ghole but been to Bracebridge many timez
Nice one!!! 94.7FM in Hamilton, Ontario is giving it lots of airtime. It sings my song!
Many blessings, GW
The grandpa line hits hard
My grandfather recently passed from cancer and this song kills me
Thanks so much to Cory Donovan who introduced me to this fabulous song...she is from the same neck of the woods as Deric...every time I hear this song I think of her...Love you Cory
i wish i was alive back then, too many rules and worries today. i want a simpler time. amazing how things change
Something about this song makes me tear up. Not good when you're a big macho guy and the kids ask, "Who do you put your sunglasses on every time this song comes on?" Great song, though.
If that grandpa line doesn't get you, nothing will.
Love this song. Driving with my family in the 70's. Good memories.
The car in this video is a 1964 Buick Wildcat and it was my grandpa Lem. He recently passed away in 2016. He lived by this
97.9 Lloyd FM introduced me to this song. Gotta be honest never really heard of you before this tune, but damn she's a beauty and now I have to say I'm a fan
2018 and I'm still watching this video, too bad back home our Main Street is boarded up in favour of the big box stores on the outskirts of town :(
i love this song brings back memories of me and dad and my brother who pasted away in 1979 you are what country is all about thanks for this song its nice to see the old man smile for a change , i hope you have more songs like that coming i am one of many fans but i am your number one fan hands down .
I can't get this song out of my head! Another GREAT song from anohter Canadian country artist!
This song is brilliant
This is probably one of my favorite Deric Ruttan songs, and he's got a lot of good ones!!!
Wonderful song! 93.7JRFM in Vancouver. One of my favourite songs :) This deserves a lot more than thirty-six thousand views!
i think i broke the replay button
Wow nice video, that's the place where we live.. Marfa, Tx. Great song.!!
this song so touching it made me cry when i heard in burlington when u play it Deric god bless you
I love everything about this song forever 🎸❣🎸
Just saw him at Craven Country Jamboree. Such an amazing singer! So glad I got to see him :)
fantastic song stirred up many emotions and forgotten memories
I love this song!!! it makes remind me of my childhood and all of the fun times I have had!!!
This is why I like country music, it's pretty much the only music that has any meaning in their songs anymore.
It's pretty sad that of all the songs coming out lately, country's the only genre that doesn't just take a single line or even just a word and repeat it for 4 minutes and call it a hit song.
I just heard this on satellite radio I love it
dont know how this doesnt have more veiws. deffinitly my favorite song my derric
Love your song....
Wow, I feel like this each time I go home. I torture my children and husband with stories and I have often wondered "Who's town this is" now. Bracebridge used to be MY town. Macaulay was my school. This song just took me back and made it mine again. Thanks, Deric.
I wish the stations would start playing you guys down here in the states! Lot of talent up that way! You and Corb Lund are some of my favorite newer artists and it's a damn shame not many down here have ever heard of you or him, hopefully i'd like to see that change!!! Keep up the great music!!
I love you're music
I remember when snow stopped me from doing things. I work on the main street so I definitely understand! Great video regardless!
This is such a beautiful song, and I'm not even a Country fan!
Great tune. Heard it today on my way home. Reminded me of making the clockmaker cd :p way back.
If you close your eyes, you can transplant yourself into this song and relive a part of your life you wish you could have back. Derek does this with great success and is on a par with the likes of Aaron Lines (20 years too late) or Miranda Lamberts The house that built me. These songs hit a part of me that makes me say wow, how do they know so much about my life. Great job Derek
Great song & video...Congrats Deric.
amazing music..a definite fav on the radio..keep up the good work..looking forward to more ...great depth and feelings ....:)
Great Tune. Had no idea Deric was a fellow Canuck? Love the song even more now.
Really??? I'm from Vancouver I didn't know that???
Not only that, it's about the town just over from mind. His home town of Bracebridge Ontario Canada
Shit really? That's awesome man cheers from Quebec, Canadas black sheep lol
Beautiful Lyrics.
This is my favorite song.
Simply Awesome,Yeah!!!
I take that as a compliment. Thanks.
Hey pard, you gave me hope back in 2008 when I first heard California plates. I was working at a greenhouse and that song came on. I got to see you at the Hanover fair a few years later and you talked about how dierks covered one of your songs? I was surprised to hear good songs on the radio to start with and even more surprised to hear you were making a living. I’ve been songwriting since 09’ I’m finally keeping a roof over my head and gas in the tank. Thank you. Your songs were a game changer and main street 1979 still makes me cry.
Absolutely Divine!! Love the Vid, Adore the Song!!
Must be talking about good ol' Bracebridge, ON, Canada... Nice tune, Deric.... :o)
This is gunna be real big! Give it 1 week from now!
Could not see myself without my daddy or mom
I know he's written but yes it's truly sad because he can paint a hell of a picture with his lyrics and voice, hell of a great song! Would love to see him break through!
Great song!
Omg I love this song :) I dont know why but it makes me feel at home :) Cant wait to see you at the Paris Fair in Paris Ontario :D!!!
oh yeah, 93.7 Jrfm :) ma favourite fm :)
^Canucks fan, too? Awesome...
My favorite station too. it never changes.
Eric Chang so many people listen to it in northern Washington too!
Fanilly found it!!
amazing deep voice
❤️this
proud to be canadian
Love the song and video. Jeth Weinrich is a master of videos and Melissa Baker is pretty awesome too I have to say! (mom's right to be proud) lol Great job to the entire team that worked so hard to make this video.
Don't you just love when that happens.. haha. Bracebridge is just the bees knees, i miss it.
this song sounds just like bracebridge its crazy had the video playing and all i could picture was bracebridge loved liven on main street! just above the old bakery back in the day
I like his voice,charming
"what id give to see main street in 1979..."
yes!
Momma's smokin' hot
She really is!
Agreed. It's too bad Bracebridge was under 3 feet of snow when it came time to film it!
Quietly contemplative. It almost has a dreamlike quality about it.
Oh sweet!
Would've kinda been cool to see Manitoba St in the winter like that! :D
I do not like country but I love this song :)))
Too bad the video wasn't shot here, in Bracebridge :( makes me smile though knowing all the things he's singing about :)
Bracebridge is a very nice town
I kinda feel like that'd give it a neat feel to the video.
Ok...so now the wife's crying. Some cuddles...Awesome tune.
maybe do anouther video of it in the great muskokas
Hey deric I'm buddies with your cousin matt ruttan! :) my guitars also signed by you! We live in bracebridge, you gotta come visite
just wondering why there is 4 people who disliked this song..HATERS
agreed!
you know bracebridge is small when you're related to the people commenting (hi , i'm a distant huggard.)
Smiles, hi there 🌺
i absolutely love 94.7 it is life well that and 820 CHAM then some places we can get 106.7 (kitchener) and sometimes i can get 106.5(buffalo)
Anyone have a tab for this song? Absolutely love it but just can’t figure it out by ear!
I love this song, but I never knew the title, I asked Siri and she said sounds like Main Street 1979 but please don't ask me to sing it
there's 2 people that watched this video that havent got a heart
Cars from the 5-'s, super hot babe from 2010, stop it lol
are you talking about bracebridge ontario
Bracebride Ontario?
it's too bad you couldn't come home to film the video! that place looks nothing like bracebridge :(
so is kx96 in oshawa
Wedding ring on right hand. ??
Just sayin', that does not look like Bracebridge Ontario. I can picture the park, hardware store and kfc at the end perfectly and it doesnt look like that
+Jaron Kennedy That's because it isn't. It's Marfa, Texas. We shot this video in the winter, and 5 foot snowbanks on Bracebridge's main street in January weren't the look I was going for. : ) Those aren't my real parents either! I'm very proud of this video. I think it does a great job of relating the story of this song.
I see
Every time I walk down main street I think of this song
Anyone know the tuning for this song? I'm trying to learn it
+Dan P Drop D tuning (just the low E string). Then capo second fret and play out of a D position. - DR.
Right on! Thanks.
you know Jason ruttan