My Mom loved this song. It was a big part of my youth. When I hear this song, I'm back in the kitchen hearing my Mom sing to it on the radio. She passed away in 79. I'm now 59 years old and turn to 10 yrs old when I hear this song !!
this song speaks to everyone who's ever been in love I love it so much I think about my husband who is in heaven with my God now and I can't help but think of all the beautiful memories it represents thank you so very much I love this song
I'm so thankful to have this videos of OC Smith little green apples. And was so happy to see that he was put into North Carolina's Hall of Fame of music. Hallelujah
as Frankie said in opening his version : "this is one of the most poignant and tender love songs ever written and the writer never even said I love you in the song, but its all there"
I loved this man xxxxx His beautiful voice and lyrics will live on forever. I remember slow dancing with my big Daddy to O.C. Smith and other real soul singers xxxxxx What sweet memories xxxxxxx They don't make music like this anymore. Touches your soul.
If that's not loving me, than all I've got too Say... Man, music in my day's came with something called Class. What a moment in time, Dec. 26th 2019 for this ole smooth song to come across my screen.
Me too...it was real different then. Nowadays they'd go to jail, I got the belt many times due to my mother going off on my Dad as soon as he walked in the door from work!! Sister did also!
It was composed by my high school classmate and friend Bobby Russell. He also wrote Honey. May he rest in peace. I hope to meet him again if it be the will of God.
Best rhyme in a song... EVER! "God didn't make little green APPLES, and it don't rain in INDIANAPLOIS... It even won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1969.
O.C. Smith was my father. I was born blind, and now as grown man, I feel I am giving back to my father for what he shared and did for me. I just remastered this song and hopefully soon, we'll release it. You can also find a lot about me and what I am doing. I want to share a 1,000,000 acts of kindness. It's called the Little Green Apples Project. Even though I am blind, I am learning how to pitch a baseball, so I can pitch a ball in every minor and major league baseball field. Here's a video of my first day of a full wind up. ruclips.net/video/MAn9-IFAtaA/видео.html
O.C.SMITH SE FOI HÁ TEMPOS - EM 2001 - DEIXOU UMA GRANDE SAUDADE ! CURTO ELE DESDE O FINAL DA DÉCADA DE 60 ! TENHO ALGUNS VINIL DELE ! SABIA TUDO ! DESCANSE EM PAZ !!!
Funny story about this song, growing as a kid my daddy would play this type of music. And when he and my mom separated, I remember him leaving with his stereo on the back of his nova car, saying to me don't cry. Daddy will be back .L.O.L I remember this song and I remind him of that day and he felt so shameful. It wasn't about hurting him, all I want to say: God didn't make little green apples in the summer time.
My dad would play this over and over and over and over. I know every word. Him and my mom were so in love! I thought about him this morning and thought about this song. Had to play it this morning. Haven’t heard this in quite a few years not since I was a kid. These are the songs that really made history in the hearts of people. Sweet memories… this song is golden. I close my eyes and am in my childhood home.
I just looked up o. c. smith sorry to ssy i did not know he died! I remember when this song was a HIT on the charts, playing many times a day on radio! Great singer, wish more was written about stars from the 60s & 70s ! That u don't hear about, due to age???
I played in the Floor Shows of O.C.Smith, as a Drummer. We were an International 11 Man Band. All, very good Musicians on Stage. The Shows were all sold out. O.C. Smith was very popular and had many Female Fans. Many Artists play his Hit "Little Green Apples" in their Repertoire. He was a fantastic Entertainer and a great Soul and R & B Singer. His Voice was velvet soft and deep. For me,he had the same Voice like Lou Rawls. It was an Exciting Time for me, as a young Drummer. P.C.
I love your words. I am OC Smith's son....It makes my heart smile knowing how Dad's voice could move people so much. Feel free to contact me on facebook. I'm planning a concert tour, "A Tribute to OC Smith, my agent is in the planning stages now.
I love this song and have the original 45. This live version is also wonderful. I have fond memories of music from the late 60's and early 70's. Thank your for posting this.
Shannon, I wanted to give you a nice surprise. OC was my father. I am Robert F. Smith. I would love to hear from you. Contact me at facebook. thanks robert f. smith
Lori, this Robert, one of OC Smiths sons. I am blind, but have been blessed in so many ways. I just wanted to say thank you for enjoying my father's music. In the near future I am finishing up a tribute to my dad. In studio quite a bit these days. Robert F. Smith. www.LittleGreenApplesProject.com
P.s. How ironic. I wake up today and thought about this song. Again haven’t heard it since i was a kid. And the ironic part is that my father’s name is also Robert Smith just like your name. God bless you. This must be a “God’s Wink” for both of us.
+Robert F. Smith I love your father's voice! I listen his songs since I was a kid. I can't find, on RUclips, his version of "For the good times", which is perfect in his voice. If you find it, please share with us. May God bless his beautiful soul!
Sonia, please feel free to contact me on Facebook. I am going to be doing a concert tour in the future,, "A Tribute to OC Smith", my agent is in the planning stages now.
@@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357 which statement was I one hundred percent wrong on. If it was ( Then maybe you have no soul) I was kidding and thought people would pick up on the remark.
When I heard this song on the music channel, I recorded it to play for my father, silly me all I had to do was Google it. But anyway when I played it for him, he immediately said that's O.C.Smith. That's one of my favorite songs. L.O.L
I just found this singer - literally just now. He was singing the theme song to "The Leaning Tree". Cannot find it on a CD by this singer, but what an expressive singer. I will be on Amazon tonight and get an album by him. Sad it took me so many years to find him.
we have a music box...3 women around an apple tree...plays this song. bought it in San Francisco years ago. From my Guelita Carmen to my husband.,🍏🍏🌳🎤🎤🎶 4. 15. 17
2009 Fresno CA I heard this song from a great lover friend Terry she passed away like my other friends one by one no reason she was 43 ,one thing she promised was to look over her 10 year old son but I went to prison now I'm out at 41 now I'm by myself with a 9 month baby girl ,makes me think
i remember seeing o.c. smith play this and many other songs when i was stationed at the missile base (malmstrom air force base) in great falls, montana back in 1972 at the recreation center, being so far from texas, this brought me much comfort back then.
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My Mom loved this song. It was a big part of my youth. When I hear this song, I'm back in the kitchen hearing my Mom sing to it on the radio.
She passed away in 79. I'm now 59 years old and turn to 10 yrs old when I hear this song !!
It's 2024. For some reason, this song just ran across my mind. It takes me back to my younger days in the summer.
this song speaks to everyone who's ever been in love I love it so much I think about my husband who is in heaven with my God now and I can't help but think of all the beautiful memories it represents thank you so very much I love this song
Hope you found in the temporal world in the meantime for ya.
One of the most expressive male voices in pop music history.
My grandmother would play this for me as a child. I love it still today 2/15/2021.
I'm so thankful to have this videos of OC Smith little green apples. And was so happy to see that he was put into North Carolina's Hall of Fame of music. Hallelujah
Rest in Peace 'til i see you again Dad❤ I love you forever
Legend of the soul, O. C. Smith, great great singer❤️
Was introduced to OC Smith by my late brother in law - in the 1970 and eventually bought 2 of OC's vinyl's - what a voice😊❤
One of the most beautiful and meaningful songs ever!!!!!! Just GORGEOUS!!!!!
as Frankie said in opening his version : "this is one of the most poignant and tender love songs ever written and the writer never even said I love you in the song, but its all there"
What a song takes me back to my youth, when I didn't have to worry about all this chaos in the world
What a beautiful song…And Smith’s style just superb!
This song reminds me of my Mom. May she rest in heaven!!!
Erica Hutcherson Same here. My mom constantly sang around the house. I often find myself at 56 randomly sang this song or an Andy Williams song.
Me too! My Mom-RIP Went to his church in L.A.
Amen
Oc Smith is a legendary singer
Lynn Ellis
I love this song but only by him I could listen to it all day
Prefer Millers version slightly
His is the best, but Eddie Arnold did an excellent version as well.
I loved this man xxxxx His beautiful voice and lyrics will live on forever. I remember slow dancing with my big Daddy to O.C. Smith and other real soul singers xxxxxx What sweet memories xxxxxxx They don't make music like this anymore. Touches your soul.
If that's not loving me, than all I've got too Say... Man, music in my day's came with something called Class. What a moment in time, Dec. 26th 2019 for this ole smooth song to come across my screen.
This song brings a tear to my eye. Brings back many memories.
Superb performance awesome just awesome!!!! So thankful I just found him what a singer!
Great Song, reminds me of a better time in life with my family. Love you all no matter what, mom/dad/Evelyn/Brit/Jackie/Jake.
This song takes me back to my childhood in the 70s. (And I mean the happy parts, not the bicycle wrecks, broken bones, Pop whooping my ass, etc.)
Me too...it was real different then. Nowadays they'd go to jail, I got the belt many times due to my mother going off on my Dad as soon as he walked in the door from work!! Sister did also!
What does whooping mean?
It was composed by my high school classmate and friend Bobby Russell. He also wrote Honey. May he rest in peace. I hope to meet him again if it be the will of God.
What a performance from the Soul legend, O.C.Smith.Thanks for sharing this rare video.
Loni's Tube You're Welcome...
Love this song from back in the day, nothing better then old school.
Awesome tune I'm remember my parents play in the reggae version also ;-)
Best rhyme in a song... EVER! "God didn't make little green APPLES, and it don't rain in INDIANAPLOIS... It even won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1969.
I loveee this song! Wow, he could sing!
What an awesome voice! Love this song too.
Listend to this today at a friends dad's funeral - so heartfelt and it spoke of the fathers love for their mother - just beautiful
O.C. Smith was my father. I was born blind, and now as grown man, I feel I am giving back to my father for what he shared and did for me. I just remastered this song and hopefully soon, we'll release it. You can also find a lot about me and what I am doing. I want to share a 1,000,000 acts of kindness. It's called the Little Green Apples Project.
Even though I am blind, I am learning how to pitch a baseball, so I can pitch a ball in every minor and major league baseball field. Here's a video of my first day of a full wind up. ruclips.net/video/MAn9-IFAtaA/видео.html
God bless him and you...
This is one of my Fav songs....MAY G_D BLESS you and his soul!!!
+China Brooks - Wasn't his church in L.A. Near LAX?
Okay, I attended a Repass there after a Funeral that O.C. Smith Officiated in 1997.
+everybodyhasone - Such as it should be!
O.C and his family lived Village Square Little Rock Arkansas. I still DJ this in Summer 2020
this is the best performance of this beautiful song that I ever heard
Wow, you made me smile today, OC was my dad. thanks if you want contact me on facebook.
I agree!
@@KindnessConnection he is missed
VERY good and lively...but Frankie!
@@Salakert Frank too, but this has more soul :)
O.C.SMITH SE FOI HÁ TEMPOS - EM 2001 - DEIXOU UMA GRANDE SAUDADE ! CURTO ELE DESDE O FINAL DA DÉCADA DE 60 ! TENHO ALGUNS VINIL DELE ! SABIA TUDO ! DESCANSE EM PAZ !!!
Absolutely wonderful, thank you so much for posting this video
Oscar Del Santo You're Welcome..
Oscar Del Santo
Oscar Del Santo and friendly and
O.C. Smith xxxx Legendary talent. Loved him.
What an special atmosphere. What a perfect performance. I wish i had been there
reminds me of my army basic training days back in 1968....great song
Did your instructor have an afro?
I Love our pioneers. Thank you God for opening my eyes.
This was a big hit back in '68. I remember my mom buying the 45 to this. Loved it ever since.
Reminds me of my childhood when things were so simple and innocent. My dad would play this song all the time.
Funny story about this song, growing as a kid my daddy would play this type of music. And when he and my mom separated, I remember him leaving with his stereo on the back of his nova car, saying to me don't cry. Daddy will be back .L.O.L I remember this song and I remind him of that day and he felt so shameful. It wasn't about hurting him, all I want to say: God didn't make little green apples in the summer time.
The Seventies, entertainment, musicianship and a song that shaped my life.
WHAT A VOICE.GREW UP LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC.MY FATHER LOVED HIS MUSIC :))
I grew up listening too, because he was my father. He still makes me smile.
Wonderful! Brings back so Good memories !
What a version of a great song.just brilliant.
Yes he's the Original singer of it.
My dad would play this over and over and over and over. I know every word. Him and my mom were so in love! I thought about him this morning and thought about this song. Had to play it this morning. Haven’t heard this in quite a few years not since I was a kid. These are the songs that really made history in the hearts of people. Sweet memories… this song is golden. I close my eyes and am in my childhood home.
we all got along so much better in the 70s,go am radio.
We will always love you. Thank you for your contribution to making our world a more beautiful place...I hope to meet you one day in heaven.
I just looked up o. c. smith sorry to ssy i did not know he died! I remember when this song was a HIT on the charts, playing many times a day on radio! Great singer, wish more was written about stars from the 60s & 70s ! That u don't hear about, due to age???
i love this song when did it come out , remember this song as a kid in the 70's
I played in the Floor Shows of O.C.Smith, as a Drummer.
We were an International 11 Man Band. All, very good Musicians on Stage.
The Shows were all sold out. O.C. Smith was very popular and had many Female Fans.
Many Artists play his Hit "Little Green Apples" in their Repertoire.
He was a fantastic Entertainer and a great Soul and R & B Singer.
His Voice was velvet soft and deep. For me,he had the same Voice like Lou Rawls.
It was an Exciting Time for me, as a young Drummer.
P.C.
So many memories of the love of my life. it will always be our song. We let each other go 40 years ago. still in love🌹🌹🌹
Sharon Speer
😢😢😢
Memories of wonderful days long gone.
I friggin love this song♥️🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏
this live rendition is so much better than the too cute one that was a hit. And I really liked that on his! His voice here is fuller, it glows.
such a down to earth happy warm song
Beautiful!!!!!! Rest in Paradise,Mr.Smith
What a treat. Thanks for this, just perfect.
luv this song from cape town south africa thankx to mr clarence ford
Love the line. Smiles when she first sees me. Cause she's made that way.❤ Damn he's smooth!
I love your words. I am OC Smith's son....It makes my heart smile knowing how Dad's voice could move people so much. Feel free to contact me on facebook. I'm planning a concert tour, "A Tribute to OC Smith, my agent is in the planning stages now.
I love this song,it was in my head just now.🌷🌷🌷
Of all the great singers who sang this...even the great Old Blue eyes didn't give it such impact as the Legendary OC. Smith.
I love this song and have the original 45. This live version is also wonderful. I have fond memories of music from the late 60's and early 70's. Thank your for posting this.
Shannon, I wanted to give you a nice surprise. OC was my father. I am Robert F. Smith. I would love to hear from you. Contact me at facebook. thanks robert f. smith
Beautiful version! 💛🌻
What a voice. Amazing how music was so beatiful
Lori, this Robert, one of OC Smiths sons. I am blind, but have been blessed in so many ways. I just wanted to say thank you for enjoying my father's music. In the near future I am finishing up a tribute to my dad. In studio quite a bit these days. Robert F. Smith. www.LittleGreenApplesProject.com
REMEMBERING OCIE "O. C." SMITH
(June 21, 1932 - November 23, 2001)
[06/21/2023]
this was one of my favourite songs when I began singing...... Love it
P.s. How ironic. I wake up today and thought about this song. Again haven’t heard it since i was a kid. And the ironic part is that my father’s name is also Robert Smith just like your name. God bless you. This must be a “God’s Wink” for both of us.
I remember the song from him on wax 1968 RIP O. C.
Amen, Brother. Keep doing what you're doing!
I remember this when I was a kid/ talking about love !
He was COOL! Good song!
One of my favorites
YEP SURE DOES BRING BACK MEMORIES OF YOUTH ????
Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones and others all got good covers of this song but no one reaches the original in any way.
We give thanks to O.C.Smith..only version that we know..🖤❤️🖖
This is actually a cover. Original was by Roger Miller. But i think they were released the same year.
Amen
Natural singer, great vibe.
What a great song - belongs to my "soundtrack of live"!!!
This is the first song a remember liking I must have been 3 or 4 when I first heard it
+Robert F. Smith I love your father's voice! I listen his songs since I was a kid. I can't find, on RUclips, his version of "For the good times", which is perfect in his voice.
If you find it, please share with us.
May God bless his beautiful soul!
Sonia, please feel free to contact me on Facebook. I am going to be doing a concert tour in the future,, "A Tribute to OC Smith", my agent is in the planning stages now.
If you don’t like this song you ain’t got a soul!
Or maybe you don't have a soul💜
@@billrizzo8699 You are 100 percent correct sir and also 100 percent wrong. Mind Blown.
@@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357 which statement was I one hundred percent wrong on. If it was
( Then maybe you have no soul) I was kidding and thought people would pick up on the remark.
beautiful record ,great voice !
Remembering Ocie Lee "O. C". Smith
(June 21, 1932 - November 23, 2001)
(06/21)2021)
"Little Green Apples" is a song written by Bobby Russell. Originally written for and released by American recording artist Roger Miller in 1968
7/9/2024. Grandmother did feed me "little green apples". Tart but they were tasty. 1960 to 1971 era!
Classic. NGO...Never Gets Old. thanks for the upload. Blessings
Jerry Johnson by
good work keep it up
Love this live version😎
Quien no suspiro con esta canción tan hermosa. Fue pastor y fallecio en 2001. talentoso caballero
When I heard this song on the music channel, I recorded it to play for my father, silly me all I had to do was Google it. But anyway when I played it for him, he immediately said that's O.C.Smith. That's one of my favorite songs. L.O.L
Sunday morning music we enjoyed me and me wife till.the apples went rotten
I just found this singer - literally just now. He was singing the theme song to "The Leaning Tree". Cannot find it on a CD by this singer, but what an expressive singer. I will be on
Amazon tonight and get an album by him. Sad it took me so many years to find him.
True Legend!!
I love this video
Another "Classic" by O.C., at the Empire Room of the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco.........
❤ the best song It's a loving song
we have a music box...3 women around an apple tree...plays this song. bought it in San Francisco years ago. From my Guelita Carmen to my husband.,🍏🍏🌳🎤🎤🎶 4. 15. 17
Beautiful !!
#blackexcellence to the Maximum. They don't make these voices anymore. 😉 Rest in power Mr. Smith.
To understand someone is true love ❤ i get it i understand you we are here for a time lets make it real
2009 Fresno CA I heard this song from a great lover friend Terry she passed away like my other friends one by one no reason she was 43 ,one thing she promised was to look over her 10 year old son but I went to prison now I'm out at 41 now I'm by myself with a 9 month baby girl ,makes me think
Love!
i remember seeing o.c. smith play this and many other songs when i was stationed at the missile base (malmstrom air force base) in great falls, montana back in 1972 at the recreation center, being so far from texas, this brought me much comfort back then.