Along with having all his recorded music, my husband and I watched him perform live many, many times. He was not only a talented singer/song writer, but he could captivate an audience with his sense of humor and was always ready to stop and speak with his fans. I don’t think he got the recognition he deserved from the country music industry. Thanks for the video.
He was an amazing singer. 'That was a close one' was my favorite. He was so very popular, it's a shame he isn't mentioned much by the current country industry. RIP sir. May Gods Grace and Comfort be with all who knew him and his many fans.
Earl Thomas Conley was one of the greatest entertainers of the 80's! I sing most of his songs at karaoke keeping his memories alive! He deserved more recognition and success! Vale and RIP, never to be forgotten! On behalf of all his Australian fans!❤
I discovered Earl's music about 20 years ago when I was in my early 20's and I bought the ''Essential Earl Thomas Conley'' cd and I was so floored by his music. One great song after another and I played that c.d for a long time.
He got us through the 80s. It would not had been the same without his music in the 80s. I just now found out he died. Now I'm bummed out : ( I hope he's in Heaven.
I’m not a country music fan, but I did stumble onto Earl Thomas Conley’s history recently. I had a 3rd Great grandmother Nancy (Conley) Hamilton from near Portsmouth. Conley’s has 2 sets of 4th gg parents that are my 5th gg parents in the Captain Henry Connelly and Joines family lines. Earl Conley would be a 3rd cousin once removed to sportscaster and former Kentucky Rupp’s Runts Basketball player, Larry Conley. He is also a double 3rd cousin twice removed to Historian William Elsey Connelley, who wrote about the Conley family history. Earl Thomas Conley adds even more color to this very interesting Conley family line! I couldn’t trace Earl’s mother’s, Davis and Meadows, family lines? Since he was noted for not able to sing at all (couldn’t carry a tune in a basket), it amazes me that my mother’s grandfather, apparently, has multiple distant cousins that are great country and bluegrass musicians/song writers/singers!
Thanks for the video Dave. Also, sincere apologies for messing up my initial Pay Pal attempt. Please disregard the first one. Getting old my friend. Thanks for all you do. Never heard of this guy either Dave. being your Yankee brother from Pittsburgh. But what I am starting to notice is how many country singers are originally northerners. I believe Dwight Yoakum was raised in NYC, if I have that right. This guy worked a steel mill in Ohio. In a non-related fact, William McCarty, AKA "Billy The Kid" was also born and raised in NYC
Let me know if you received that Dave. Sorry for the mistake. I think I have it down now. I actually requested before sending. Yes Dave. I feel stupid. Sorry man.
@@CMSProductions Of course, my friend. I've fit you into my monthly budget. You're a really good dude Dave. Make you a deal tho, once you get 200,000 subscribers, you owe me a beer and a guest visit on your show !. Ha. I'll even come to you. I have a friend Sue who lives in VA Beach. I can hit there on my way to my big brothers house in Savannah
@@CMSProductions Sorry for first messing up and actually trying to bum 20 bucks off ya. I have two brain cells left at this age Dave. One's lost, and the other is out looking for it
@Michael O'Toole So you are now joining my brain cell club. You sent the bill and I started to pay it. No worries my friend. Because of your kindness and donation. I am creating the "Spotlight TV Super Stars" that will include a list of all sponsors for that Month and will be included in every video for that month. That was a long winded way of saying that your name will be mentioned in every future video for April.
@@CMSProductions Aw hell Dave. I, like you, didn't do it to be acknowledged. You can call me your "Pittsburgh Faction", Dumbass, whatever ya want my friend, if it can lead to giving you more time to make us happy with your content. Truly bro, I've learned more about country music from you in three months than I did my whole life. Respect, my friend !
Earl Thomas Conley should be in The Country Music Hall of Fame already!!!
We agree
Absolutely, I’ve been playing guitar for all my life. His songs can touch your heart with the top best of all time.
One of my favorite artist during the 80’s and 90’s. Songs that meant so much to me. ❤
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Along with having all his recorded music, my husband and I watched him perform live many, many times. He was not only a talented singer/song writer, but he could captivate an audience with his sense of humor and was always ready to stop and speak with his fans. I don’t think he got the recognition he deserved from the country music industry. Thanks for the video.
I am glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 🤠
Earl was a great country singer and performer I liked all his songs you will aways be missed R.I.P EARL
Amen and Amen. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
His voice was very distinct and enjoyable. He was country. Very underrated.
He was an amazing singer.
'That was a close one' was my favorite. He was so very popular, it's a shame he isn't mentioned much by the current country industry.
RIP sir.
May Gods Grace and Comfort be with all who knew him and his many fans.
Amen and Amen
Earl Thomas Conley was one of the greatest entertainers of the 80's!
I sing most of his songs at karaoke keeping his memories alive! He deserved more recognition and success! Vale and RIP, never to be forgotten!
On behalf of all his Australian fans!❤
Thanks for sharing
HE WAS A LEGEND ❤❤
True that is.
HE IS A LEGEND!!
HE IS A LEGEND!!
RIP.Earl.your a genuine singer>God bless you in heaven
Amen
I discovered Earl's music about 20 years ago when I was in my early 20's and I bought the ''Essential Earl Thomas Conley'' cd and I was so floored by his music. One great song after another and I played that c.d for a long time.
What is your favorite song by him?
@@CMSProductions I have loved you girl but not like this before from 1983. I also love Honor Bound.
Great list of songs, great voice , a lot of heartbreaking vocals. Just one of the best top ten. His songs spoke to your heart and pain. A real star.
Well said!
Earl Thomas had a God give gift to sing.
We love him too
I never knew what had happened to this fantastic artist. He passed away on my dad's birthday, April 10th. RIP ETC
Amen
One of my favorite ETC is one of my favorite singers ever.epic David epic
Thanks Edd. I learned a lot on this one.
It's a shame he wasn't never put in the country music hall of fame
We agree 💯
one of my fav country singers i still jam to hes music
Sweet
Love his music,,always listening to your music right today,and I'm 56 years old,,my is 75 years old and she had alot of his music,,,we love you
Thanks for sharing
Earl was truly a great country singer , I grew up listening to him sing . A great singer , need more like him now !!
True
He got us through the 80s. It would not had been the same without his music in the 80s. I just now found out he died. Now I'm bummed out : ( I hope he's in Heaven.
I hope he is too
Been a fan of E.T.C. since I was a kid in the 80s. Still listen to him today. They don't produce music any better than what I was raised on.
Sweet
Earl and anita pointer sang the song too many times I love that song.
Sweet
Earl did some great stuff! Thanks for the vid 😊👍
thanks. I am glad you liked it
He was great R. I. P.
I agree and thanks for watching.
I’m not a country music fan, but I did stumble onto Earl Thomas Conley’s history recently. I had a 3rd Great grandmother Nancy (Conley) Hamilton from near Portsmouth. Conley’s has 2 sets of 4th gg parents that are my 5th gg parents in the Captain Henry Connelly and Joines family lines. Earl Conley would be a 3rd cousin once removed to sportscaster and former Kentucky Rupp’s Runts Basketball player, Larry Conley. He is also a double 3rd cousin twice removed to Historian William Elsey Connelley, who wrote about the Conley family history. Earl Thomas Conley adds even more color to this very interesting Conley family line!
I couldn’t trace Earl’s mother’s, Davis and Meadows, family lines?
Since he was noted for not able to sing at all (couldn’t carry a tune in a basket), it amazes me that my mother’s grandfather, apparently, has multiple distant cousins that are great country and bluegrass musicians/song writers/singers!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Saw ETC at the Circle Star Theatre in Redwood City Ca 1987
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💯💫👍.
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Thanks for the video Dave. Also, sincere apologies for messing up my initial Pay Pal attempt. Please disregard the first one. Getting old my friend. Thanks for all you do. Never heard of this guy either Dave. being your Yankee brother from Pittsburgh. But what I am starting to notice is how many country singers are originally northerners. I believe Dwight Yoakum was raised in NYC, if I have that right. This guy worked a steel mill in Ohio. In a non-related fact, William McCarty, AKA "Billy The Kid" was also born and raised in NYC
Yep. Billy did. No worries on PayPal. again I thank you very much.
I remember.
We do too
@@CMSProductions thank you Spokane Washington radio 📻.
He was a artist.
That's a fact
He was related. I didn’t know him though. My great grandfather is the brother of his grandfather
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Let me know if you received that Dave. Sorry for the mistake. I think I have it down now. I actually requested before sending. Yes Dave. I feel stupid. Sorry man.
Damm man. Thank you. Yes i got it. I appreciate it very much.
@@CMSProductions Of course, my friend. I've fit you into my monthly budget. You're a really good dude Dave. Make you a deal tho, once you get 200,000 subscribers, you owe me a beer and a guest visit on your show !. Ha. I'll even come to you. I have a friend Sue who lives in VA Beach. I can hit there on my way to my big brothers house in Savannah
@@CMSProductions Sorry for first messing up and actually trying to bum 20 bucks off ya. I have two brain cells left at this age Dave. One's lost, and the other is out looking for it
@Michael O'Toole So you are now joining my brain cell club. You sent the bill and I started to pay it. No worries my friend. Because of your kindness and donation. I am creating the "Spotlight TV Super Stars" that will include a list of all sponsors for that Month and will be included in every video for that month. That was a long winded way of saying that your name will be mentioned in every future video for April.
@@CMSProductions Aw hell Dave. I, like you, didn't do it to be acknowledged. You can call me your "Pittsburgh Faction", Dumbass, whatever ya want my friend, if it can lead to giving you more time to make us happy with your content. Truly bro, I've learned more about country music from you in three months than I did my whole life. Respect, my friend !
EARL music career was a lot bigger then this short video described it...
Thanks for sharing your thoughts