Garland I play pedal steel,I started in 1980 I had loved the sound of one since Tom Brumleys sound on Buck Owens WOW I got good enough to play out about 7/8 yrs later in that 7 or so yr time slot there was not hardy any playing jobs for a steel player finally wuit trying to play out around 1995,I did play for David Church in 2006/7,But no groups want steel and onesvthst do its that crap they call. Country. Visit my channel got some Hank Sr by David on there. Cheers.
The Statler Brothers the best quartet ever these guys could harmonize and could sing like none other when Lew left they were blessed with Jimmy Fortune he was with them for 20 years rest in peace Lew and Harold thank you STATLER BROTHERS your music will live forever they were a class act God bless.
Lew Dewitt's voice is so pure and clean. I'm not convinced that the verse he beings singing at 2;18 of this video isn't one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
Wow charlie!! I just discovered this video. I have heard many versions of this song by the statlers, but this is close to perfection. And its live!!! And you are so dead on about Lew. Hes operatic in this clip. Unreal voice!! Totally made the statlers in my opinion
@2:18 What you're hearing here kiddos, is Lew Dewitt knocking it out of the park with one of the clearest high tenor vocals in the history of country music. To all the so called tenor singers of today that are watching this video. Lew just gave you a free lesson in tenor 101. THIS...….IS HOW IT"S DONE!!!!!!! RIP Lew Dewitt & now Harold Reid. I never knew either of you, but I've loved & admired you as brothers for many yrs. God Bless Don, Phil, & Jimmy. We pray that the Lord comforts you guys, all the family & close friends throughout this time of grief. Be comforted in knowing we will see them again singing with the angels.
Lew DeWitt is just about my favorite singer from the early days of my music memory. He was a rare talent and I appreciated his sound from the beginning. Thanks for the Statlers.
I wonder if he or anyone close to him realized how rare his voice was. Natural base voices with the quality he had are highly prized in classical circles, and as I already said, are very rare💔💔💔
RIP Harold. My deepest sympathies to your family and of course band mates. I am sure you and Lew will sing up a Storm. I grew up with your music and I still go to it when I want to remember my childhood or needing that feeling of home. Tonight I am trying to introduce my granddaughter to your great harmonies in hopes she too will find a love for your music. Thank you for all the great songs and fantastic memories.
My father loved The Statler Brothers. I remember well listening to them as a child. I tend to tear up when I hear them now. For some reason, this one always gets me, especially when Lew soars over that last refrain.
We lived in Jackson, Miss. In the 70s, my mom took me to see them on my 12th birthday, Donna Fargo opened for them, an Awesome show indeed! That was 1976! Seen them again in 1978 & Barbara Mandrell opened that show. Love the Statler Brothers!👍✌
@@pse919 yes, may he RIP 😔. I came across with this song as a 4th grader playing GTA San andreas like about 12 to 11 years ago :) haha.. thanks to Rockstar games, I came across to this beautiful song
First time I saw the Statler Brothers they were opening for Johnny Cash. I have been a fan there’s for many years. In fact have been to 17 of there performances. Harold has always mad me laugh. He was truly a great singer and always added a lot to the show. Harold had a way about him that people really enjoyed. He will be missed. Norm P
I have a theory of what might be a possible reason. These guys from the past LOVED music and were willing to practice HOURS every day to get their sound perfect. They had to get the sound perfect because everyone was recorded on one track so if one of them messed up that meant EVERYONE had to start all over. That put huge pressure on them to get it right and that meant those hours of practice were necessary. My father was part of a gospel music quartet when he was in college. He told me that they would NEVER sing a new song in a church or on the radio until they had first practiced it at least 100 times. That's no typo. That's ONE HUNDRED times. When they got up to sing a song they wanted to know all the words without ever having to look at the lyrics. They wanted to know if there were places in the song where the guy singing lead could switch to tenor and the guy singing baritone could switch to lead to make it sound better. They wanted to make sure they had the tune exactly correct. They wanted to make sure the key they were singing it in was exactly right and not just slightly too high or slightly too low. In other words, they wanted to know the song inside and out and they could only know the song that well if they spent HOURS practicing it. And of course, they were willing to put that sort of work into preparing to sing the song because they loved the music and they loved what they were doing. It seems that many of today's singers do NOT love the music and do not even attempt to be a great singer and many of them would not even consider practicing a song for days in order to get it exactly right. They just want to be a celebrity and make lots of money...and it shows in the inferior product they put out. Even with their multiple tracks and the ease with which someone can redo just his part of a song if he is the only one who messed up, they still put out an inferior product. Hence the frenzy to invent the good old autotune that can be used when a singer looks good on camera but just cannot sing. "Get up here and look purdy, darlin'. We'll take care of all those times you were out of tune with this handy little gadget we just invented." What a gyp! That is why "live" concerts today are so often lip-synched. It's to hide the fact that the singer can't actually sing. I guess that's the end of my rant.
@@maryannanderson7517 ...that was not just a rant...it was spot on for so many "personalities " today who are masquerading as singers. If that is popularity, it is entertainment- not singing.
@@maryannanderson7517you are absolutely right. The Statlers had a reputation of being so well practiced that when they went into the studio they used much less time than many other singers. They were always well prepared and ready to go.
Since I heard this song and new york city on Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, I've been a big fan of this band. And today one of the member Harold Reid(on our left side) passed away. Rest in peace.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! the first lead has an INCREDIBLE! voice and the second lead can hit some serious high key and it's no surprise they won best country vocal group several years in a row from 1971 to around 1978 with crazy voices like that, just a side note the guitar licks in between are pretty awesome too and did anyone notice the second lead guy's vocals were turned too high? being a sound technician it stands out to me
Turned too high?!?!? I’m not sure but I think you are criticizing their mix, typical sound man! The singers set the mix, the sound man’s job is technical. He is to make happen what the artist demands. No the “second lead” is not set too high, that is the Statler’s sound
No one, or group of men could ever replace the best group EVER! I play their recording. Very often. There was no one else like the STATLERS. They were the Best Ever. Class of 1957!
Yes, people who like the Statlers should check out Wilson Fairchild, Harold & Don's sons, Wil and Langdon. They've written many wonderful songs of their own, but their CD "Songs Our Dads Wrote" is amazing. Jimmy Fortune even sings with them on one cut.
TheNorthWolf i agree..., thats the genius of the Rockstar people.. they have great taste of music to introduce these music to younger generations, and because of GTA, I knew the statler brothers and their amazing music
I just want 2 mention these 4 great talented men never received the adulation that some of the rock musicians did, even though they won many awards, different audiences I realize but compare the lifestyles and you will see who were real winners in life
Some of us came here because of good o'le past music from childhood Some of us came here because of a great game But one thing is for sure, this music is one of the best . . . . . . . and screw those 15 ballas dope pusher
Every time I went to see them, they would finish the show, go backstage and change and come back out to sign autograph and take pictures for all who wanted them They would not leave the stage til everyone was out. AMAZING AND A TRUE CLASS ACT
The Statlers were extremely popular throughout the '70's and early '80's. Lew Dewitt left in '83 due to ill health and his talent could never be replaced.
Todays singers wish they had this talent. I believe that when God was giving out singing talents, modern so-called singers went and hid. The Statler Brothers were and are a great group and God has well blessed them. I regret never having met them.
I loved the Statler Brothers so much. Fortunately when they toured they came to my city quite often. I saw their show every time. For some reason this song popped into my head today, and I had to come see them sing it. I had forgotten at the end Lew’s tenor goes high and is just so perfect. After Lew got sick and left the group it was never the same. Their harmony and sound were very very special. I’m grateful I kept all my vinyl albums; and turntables are making a comeback. I get to enjoy them all over again.
They had so many great songs. I'm 56 years old now and loved their music since I was a kid in the 1970's. I'm glad I got to see them live 3 times in the 1980's. Lew DeWitt had retired. Each perfomance was awesome!
Listen to that Harmony!! Classic Statler Brothers Signature. Happy birthday USA would be this weekend at good old Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA!! This would be their 45th anniversary of the celebration.
RIP Harold. There is no doubt your longtime buddies were waiting in heaven for you like Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Luther Perkins just to name a few. 🌅🇦🇺💔
She was called a scarlet woman by the people Who would go to church but left me in the streets With no parents of my own, I never had a home But an eighteen year old boy has got to eat She found me outside one Sunday morning Begging money from a man I didn't know She took me in and wiped away my childhood A woman of the streets this lady Rose This bed of roses that I lay on Where I was taught to be a man This bed of roses where I'm livin' Is the only kind of life I'll understand She was a handsome woman just thirty-five Who was spoken to in town by very few She managed a late evening business Like most of the town wished they could do And I learned all the things that a man should know From a woman not approved of, I suppose She died knowing that i really loved her From life's bramble bush I picked a rose This bed of roses that I lay on Where I was taught to be a man This bed of roses where I'm livin' Is the only kind of life I'll understand This bed of roses that I lay on Where I was taught to be a man This bed of roses where I'm livin' Is the only kind of life I'll understand
Thank you very much, Offhat, for taking time to write all the words to that song!!! I’m going to try and find out who wrote this song also!? I think maybe I heard that song a very long time ago by them!!! Thank you again!!! Really a great song… Sad but great!!
@@gaymichaelis7581Harold Reid, the bass singer, wrote it. His brother, Don, is the lead. Can you imagine that much talent in one family? And now their sons and their grandsons are both singing together. Check out Wilson Fairchild and Jack and Davis Reid. Wilson Fairchild did a great CD a few years ago called "Songs Our Dads Wrote." Jack and Davis are just getting started.
It is ashamed that this type of sound has died. These men were awesome and I will forever remember their music.
Garland I play pedal steel,I started in 1980 I had loved the sound of one since Tom Brumleys sound on Buck Owens WOW I got good enough to play out about 7/8 yrs later in that 7 or so yr time slot there was not hardy any playing jobs for a steel player finally wuit trying to play out around 1995,I did play for David Church in 2006/7,But no groups want steel and onesvthst do its that crap they call. Country. Visit my channel got some Hank Sr by David on there. Cheers.
K Rose
Same for me.
I agree with you 100% I love their music..
I totally agree. Sad that 2 have died
Did they not have sons to carry on their sounds. LOVED THEM saw them 3 times in Tennessee!
Every song these magnificent men ever performed was a masterpiece in its own right. Losing them was a loss to mankind like no other.
I agree. I loved the Statlers
The Statler Brothers the best quartet ever these guys could harmonize and could sing like none other when Lew left they were blessed with Jimmy Fortune he was with them for 20 years rest in peace Lew and Harold thank you STATLER BROTHERS your music will live forever they were a class act God bless.
lew the one that found jimmy threes a video of jimmy talking about getting the job its on here
RIP Lew and Harold you will always be loved by true Country Music fans
Lew Dewitt's voice is so pure and clean. I'm not convinced that the verse he beings singing at 2;18 of this video isn't one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
GoldenEagle yeah because this song is AMERICAN
2:18
Lew's voice is truly glorious!
Thank you Mr Deitch. Your comment on Lew Dewitt was spot on. All the best.
Wow charlie!! I just discovered this video. I have heard many versions of this song by the statlers, but this is close to perfection. And its live!!! And you are so dead on about Lew. Hes operatic in this clip. Unreal voice!! Totally made the statlers in my opinion
@2:18 What you're hearing here kiddos, is Lew Dewitt knocking it out of the park with one of the clearest high tenor vocals in the history of country music. To all the so called tenor singers of today that are watching this video. Lew just gave you a free lesson in tenor 101. THIS...….IS HOW IT"S DONE!!!!!!! RIP Lew Dewitt & now Harold Reid. I never knew either of you, but I've loved & admired you as brothers for many yrs. God Bless Don, Phil, & Jimmy. We pray that the Lord comforts you guys, all the family & close friends throughout this time of grief. Be comforted in knowing we will see them again singing with the angels.
Lew DeWitt is just about my favorite singer from the early days of my music memory. He was a rare talent and I appreciated his sound from the beginning. Thanks for the Statlers.
I'm from Brazil, and here we have a singer who reminds me a lot of Lew's voice. His name is Barrerito, take a look at his work
Lew's guitar playing was an added plus!
Godspeed Harold Reid. Thank you so much for bringing joy in my life. Rest in Peace. 4/24/2020
Rest with the Lord Harold, peace he will bring you for ever and ever. Amen
@@JRS2248 I believe Harold wrote this or co Wrote it
RIP Harold, I will see you in Heaven. Thanks for the memories.
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I wonder if he or anyone close to him realized how rare his voice was. Natural base voices with the quality he had are highly prized in classical circles, and as I already said, are very rare💔💔💔
Lew Dewitt had a world class voice. Pay attention to the end of the song where he cut loose. Unbelievable!!!!
AMEN!
Absolutely ☝️
RIP Harold. My deepest sympathies to your family and of course band mates. I am sure you and Lew will sing up a Storm. I grew up with your music and I still go to it when I want to remember my childhood or needing that feeling of home. Tonight I am trying to introduce my granddaughter to your great harmonies in hopes she too will find a love for your music. Thank you for all the great songs and fantastic memories.
I bet they are singing up a storm, I grew up listening to them, so many memories come back to me
Not just a great singer, Harold was also a very good songwriter. He wrote "Bed of Rose's"
My father loved The Statler Brothers. I remember well listening to them as a child. I tend to tear up when I hear them now. For some reason, this one always gets me, especially when Lew soars over that last refrain.
Saw them in concert 3 times at the Indiana State Fair in the 1980"s They were not good. THEY WERE AWESOME!!
We lived in Jackson, Miss. In the 70s, my mom took me to see them on my 12th birthday, Donna Fargo opened for them, an Awesome show indeed! That was 1976! Seen them again in 1978 & Barbara Mandrell opened that show. Love the Statler Brothers!👍✌
RIP Harold Reid (the bass vocalist on the left), he died today 25 April 2020 😔
Patriot He also wrote this song. RIP
@@pse919 yes, may he RIP 😔. I came across with this song as a 4th grader playing GTA San andreas like about 12 to 11 years ago :) haha.. thanks to Rockstar games, I came across to this beautiful song
@@patriot4786 Ditto!!!
First time I saw the Statler Brothers they were opening for Johnny Cash. I have been a fan there’s for many years. In fact have been to 17 of there performances. Harold has always mad me laugh. He was truly a great singer and always added a lot to the show. Harold had a way about him that people really enjoyed. He will be missed. Norm P
Jimmy Fortune posted on his facebook message about Harold passed away on April 24th. 2020.
The best harmonies ever , untouchable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Harold Reid just passed , God bless you on your journey,Harold
As sad as it is, there will be a day when no one knows who the Statler Brothers were. Breaks my heart. This is the best music ever.
I loved the Statlers and still do!! So happy to find them here with all these top groups right where they belong❤❤
The best quartet in music. Pop or Country. Lew DeWitt was terrific!
I live in De Witt!
One of a kind pure country today's music is nothing to compare to these men .
Miss Lew ....He was so kind and just so talented...I got to meet Lew at a 4th of July event...he was so sweet and kind...I cried when Lew left us.
He was so young. Just 44 when he had to leave because of bad health, the just 8 years later, 52, when he died. Such a great loss.
Why can't songs sound like this today?
I have a theory of what might be a possible reason. These guys from the past LOVED music and were willing to practice HOURS every day to get their sound perfect. They had to get the sound perfect because everyone was recorded on one track so if one of them messed up that meant EVERYONE had to start all over. That put huge pressure on them to get it right and that meant those hours of practice were necessary.
My father was part of a gospel music quartet when he was in college. He told me that they would NEVER sing a new song in a church or on the radio until they had first practiced it at least 100 times. That's no typo. That's ONE HUNDRED times. When they got up to sing a song they wanted to know all the words without ever having to look at the lyrics. They wanted to know if there were places in the song where the guy singing lead could switch to tenor and the guy singing baritone could switch to lead to make it sound better. They wanted to make sure they had the tune exactly correct. They wanted to make sure the key they were singing it in was exactly right and not just slightly too high or slightly too low. In other words, they wanted to know the song inside and out and they could only know the song that well if they spent HOURS practicing it. And of course, they were willing to put that sort of work into preparing to sing the song because they loved the music and they loved what they were doing.
It seems that many of today's singers do NOT love the music and do not even attempt to be a great singer and many of them would not even consider practicing a song for days in order to get it exactly right. They just want to be a celebrity and make lots of money...and it shows in the inferior product they put out. Even with their multiple tracks and the ease with which someone can redo just his part of a song if he is the only one who messed up, they still put out an inferior product.
Hence the frenzy to invent the good old autotune that can be used when a singer looks good on camera but just cannot sing. "Get up here and look purdy, darlin'. We'll take care of all those times you were out of tune with this handy little gadget we just invented." What a gyp! That is why "live" concerts today are so often lip-synched. It's to hide the fact that the singer can't actually sing. I guess that's the end of my rant.
@@maryannanderson7517 ...that was not just a rant...it was spot on for so many "personalities " today who are masquerading as singers. If that is popularity, it is entertainment- not singing.
See E Michael Jones for your answer.
@@maryannanderson7517you are absolutely right. The Statlers had a reputation of being so well practiced that when they went into the studio they used much less time than many other singers. They were always well prepared and ready to go.
Love the Statlers. Lew was the best tenor. Never the same without him
Since I heard this song and new york city on Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, I've been a big fan of this band. And today one of the member Harold Reid(on our left side) passed away. Rest in peace.
The GREATEST GROUP ever in Country Music
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! the first lead has an INCREDIBLE! voice and the second lead can hit some serious high key and it's no surprise they won best country vocal group several years in a row from 1971 to around 1978 with crazy voices like that, just a side note the guitar licks in between are pretty awesome too and did anyone notice the second lead guy's vocals were turned too high? being a sound technician it stands out to me
Turned too high?!?!?
I’m not sure but I think you are criticizing their mix, typical sound man!
The singers set the mix, the sound man’s job is technical. He is to make happen what the artist demands. No the “second lead” is not set too high, that is the Statler’s sound
Loved listening to Lew
No one, or group of men could ever replace the best group EVER! I play their recording. Very often. There was no one else like the STATLERS. They were the Best Ever.
Class of 1957!
Don's and Harold's are Wilson Fairchild, and the apples didn't fall far from the Reid tree. They are funny, talented, awesome too!
Yes, people who like the Statlers should check out Wilson Fairchild, Harold & Don's sons, Wil and Langdon. They've written many wonderful songs of their own, but their CD "Songs Our Dads Wrote" is amazing. Jimmy Fortune even sings with them on one cut.
Storytellers extraordinaire both in a song and in between the songs! One of the many pillars of country music!
Bebo May "back then"
It's great how video games and movies can connect younger generations to some great older musicians like these good fellows.
TheNorthWolf i agree..., thats the genius of the Rockstar people.. they have great taste of music to introduce these music to younger generations, and because of GTA, I knew the statler brothers and their amazing music
Have loved the Statler Brothers for many years - wonderful harmonies. R.I.P. Harold
I just want 2 mention these 4 great talented men never received the adulation that some of the rock musicians did, even though they won many awards, different audiences I realize but compare the lifestyles and you will see who were real winners in life
I grew up listening to the Statler Brothers ! Good music ! 👍👍
No Oak Ridge Boys, no Alabama or whoever could ever reach the Statlers. Absolutely the best.
That is my opinion also. I love them.
I grew up with the statlers i will always love them and their music. RIP Harold and Lew you will be missed
There will NEVER be another group like the Statler Brothers! Close harmony, great sound, good music and most of all CLEAN looking!
Great song! I miss the Statler brothers..👋👋👋👍👍👍
Don and Lew had such amazing harmony
Randall Watson yes
Yes sir, I agree with you..👋👋👍👍
The one handpicked by lew never replaced lew but made his own mark.jimmy fortune
Stunning voices god they should be super stars, well you guys are super stars in my house your voices and harmonies are just brilliant thank you guys.
The best group ever in music!!!! Love the Statlers!!!
My favourite statler hit . Great singers , nice deep bass voice and high near end
That was fantastic. Life was good back then when the Statler Brothers made hits.
This was a great live performance. The back up band was excellent .
Lew left us too early what a talent both as writer and musician!
I love good Country & Western and,bluegrass. And this is quality music!!!
So very talented! So miss their music. RIP Lew and Harold.
My favorite song by the Statler Bros. They could really sing!
😊😊I’m very pleased to know I’m not the only one that loves the song, but when last did you play it.
Love how these songs tell you an actual STORY - and not being just a bunch of words that rhyme with eachother.
They are both about being dumped
The best part of digital is it hasn't died....listen anytime you like
Absolutely beautiful song!
Lew Dewitt..... unbelievable voice.
Thanks Rockstar you Brought me to this good song
The Statler Brothers were incredible!!! When I saw them in concert Reba McEntire open for them!!! Rest in peace Harold!!!!
Some of us came here because of good o'le past music from childhood
Some of us came here because of a great game
But one thing is for sure, this music is one of the best
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and screw those 15 ballas dope pusher
Yehezkiel Siahaan i like ya you are sympathetic.
Yehezkiel Siahaan BATAK KO BANG?
Lew dwitt
guess what! i came here from that great game.
@@Andresria nhi
Awesome singers, I miss them so much. My kind of music.
They look so young. I saw them in 1969. Great show.
Such heavenly voices!!
Every time I went to see them, they would finish the show, go backstage and change and come back out to sign autograph and take pictures for all who wanted them
They would not leave the stage til everyone was out. AMAZING AND A TRUE CLASS ACT
I still have a picture of Harold and I from one of the many concerts I saw with my mom growing up. Still listen to them today 45 yes later.
The two at the center are still alive.
Yes, they are Phil Balsley and Don Reid.
The greatest country group ever.
Heck yeah!!!
Absolutely awesome and very beautifully done!!!🇱🇷🇱🇷✝️👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍🌹💕💗💓
The Statlers were extremely popular throughout the '70's and early '80's. Lew Dewitt left in '83 due to ill health and his talent could never be replaced.
Todays singers wish they had this talent. I believe that when God was giving out singing talents, modern so-called singers went and hid. The Statler Brothers were and are a great group and God has well blessed them. I regret never having met them.
They were just as special in person as on stage!
So sad hearing of Harold Reids passing..love him RIP Harold
@gregnormal5101 You would know very well from my post that I am a fan. You are a fool!!!
All you have to do is to follow the damn train , CJ !!
oh man dis is gold
Ur wrong
All we have to do was follow the damn train Cj
@@happymod4429 that was wrong
@@djbageleatusbeanus2741 you are wrong
Music from the old great days you could enjoy the sound. A time when Music was great. Men could sing nice and clean. R.I.P Harold.
I loved the Statler Brothers so much. Fortunately when they toured they came to my city quite often.
I saw their show every time.
For some reason this song popped into my head today, and I had to come see them sing it.
I had forgotten at the end Lew’s tenor goes high and is just so perfect.
After Lew got sick and left the group it was never the same. Their harmony and sound were very very special.
I’m grateful I kept all my vinyl albums; and turntables are making a comeback.
I get to enjoy them all over again.
They had so many great songs. I'm 56 years old now and loved their music since I was a kid in the 1970's. I'm glad I got to see them live 3 times in the 1980's. Lew DeWitt had retired. Each perfomance was awesome!
One of the best shows I ever attended!
We saw them 4 times lew was great but jimmy brought a new sound that I believe lew approved of.
Carolyn Hughes lew was the best. end of discussion
Actually Lew is the one who brought Jimmy in to fill in when he first got sick.
To me these men’s voices will never die
Thank you for sharing another of their great songs
Beautiful, especially the last few second with Lou's high tenor voice, good looking man.
Lew’s voice was phenomenal.
The best quartet in the business in my opinion!
One of the best tearjerker country songs ever recorded, sung by the best in the business, thanks for this incredible video you found.
Listen to that Harmony!! Classic Statler Brothers Signature. Happy birthday USA would be this weekend at good old Gypsy Hill Park, Staunton, VA!! This would be their 45th anniversary of the celebration.
I used to go to the Staunton celebrations throughout the 1980s.
Enjoyed them each year!
GTA fans +1 love K rose
Was the 1st time i heard of them ,! Liked them fro then , love from northern Ireland,!
:)
knew them thanks to cash... and then got surprised while playing gta heard them on the radio game
Awesome. A true classic. Cheers!
"Everybody go to the desert!!! Ask for forgiveness" The truth at WCTR Radio 🤗❤️.... My childhood
GTA FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GTA San Andreas
Unbelievable ❤❤❤👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 C.J for life
God thank you for real music, not this wrap crap we are subjected to today, I'm 77
RIP Harold. There is no doubt your longtime buddies were waiting in heaven for you like Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Luther Perkins just to name a few. 🌅🇦🇺💔
Great old music, fantastic harmony with these guys.
The book ends of this wonderful group are gone now,and I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW I FEEL.Wonderful music that is gone now.God Bless them all JP
Lew Is forever my Favorite..he did something kind to help me.
Never heard somethiing better than Statler Brotgers! Everytime i hear them, i get tears in my eyes! Rudolf Switzerland
The Great Lew DeWitt simply goes to another place at 2:19, and I'm here for it-over and over and over. It's phenomenal!
Professionali... Preparati... Perfetti... Clap my hands...
thanks for sharing! there's no other like the "Statler Brothers"!!
Lew Dewitt was their true tenor and gave them their sound!
Thanks for posting. Lew DeWitt was awesome - love "LEW" on his guitar.
Consistently year after year for several years, vocals, songs and singing at its best that could never be duplicated by anybody!
always loved this song, the music in the actual recording studio version stands out more, but they are an awesome singing talent!
She was called a scarlet woman by the people
Who would go to church but left me in the streets
With no parents of my own, I never had a home
But an eighteen year old boy has got to eat
She found me outside one Sunday morning
Begging money from a man I didn't know
She took me in and wiped away my childhood
A woman of the streets this lady Rose
This bed of roses that I lay on
Where I was taught to be a man
This bed of roses where I'm livin'
Is the only kind of life I'll understand
She was a handsome woman just thirty-five
Who was spoken to in town by very few
She managed a late evening business
Like most of the town wished they could do
And I learned all the things that a man should know
From a woman not approved of, I suppose
She died knowing that i really loved her
From life's bramble bush I picked a rose
This bed of roses that I lay on
Where I was taught to be a man
This bed of roses where I'm livin'
Is the only kind of life I'll understand
This bed of roses that I lay on
Where I was taught to be a man
This bed of roses where I'm livin'
Is the only kind of life I'll understand
Thanks
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Thank you very much, Offhat, for taking time to write all the words to that song!!! I’m going to try and find out who wrote this song also!? I think maybe I heard that song a very long time ago by them!!! Thank you again!!! Really a great song… Sad but great!!
As my father put it so bluntly, "It's about a kid who grew up in a whorehouse."
@@gaymichaelis7581Harold Reid, the bass singer, wrote it. His brother, Don, is the lead. Can you imagine that much talent in one family? And now their sons and their grandsons are both singing together. Check out Wilson Fairchild and Jack and Davis Reid. Wilson Fairchild did a great CD a few years ago called "Songs Our Dads Wrote." Jack and Davis are just getting started.
Never saw that one before. What a treat! Loved those guys.
👍❤️ brilliant song just love these guys❤️🙏
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ya,, country rose !!!
No one sings 'em like The Statlers!
I love that "ooh ooh ooh ooh" at the end
I completely forgot about That Good Ole Nashville Music. I must have watched it in the early 70s.
Lew dewitt had a fantastic voice
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I prefer Don Reid's. It's awesome. (next to the guitar guy) My favourite country group.
Lew's high harmony was a perfect fit. With all respect to Jimmy Fortune, he could never truly fill Lew's vocal style
RayNDeere agree
@@mikemg4554 don reid is lead and lew dewitts voice is tenor. Both are best in their own vocals