The first time I heard Keith Whitley, he was singing this song, and he was wearing a worn out Levi denim jacket, and he looked like he had been dragged out of an alley and thrown onto the stage. It was a different episode of Nashville Now. And then he sang this song, and I remember telling my songwriting partner "this guy is going to be a major star". I wasn't far wrong. For several years after his passing, a string of male country singers made good money trying to sound like Keith Whitley. I also cover this song, but I don't think I ever heard a better version than Keith's.
I believe Ferlin Huskey was the first one I ever heard do the song.. Of course Keith Whitley sang like it happened to him last week. A great voice, he sold the song no matter what it was.
Love this tune and love Keith ! My dad wrote a couple of Keith's songs, along with two other incredible writers, so it's a treat hearing Keith anytime. Thank you for sharing !
I like keith but George strait also contributed alot of traditional country of the same caliber back then also and was around quite a bit longer then keith in the 80's
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he should be in the country music hall of fame. a superstar that left too early.
He's in now thankfully
Classic Keith Whitley voice nuances. Man that guy could sing.
Great song written by premiere country songwriter HARLAN HOWARD. Was a big hit for singer Charlie Walker in 1958.
CW did a heck of a job with Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
As did Ray Price and Martina McBride.
Oh how big could this great singer could have been. Whitley and Hank Sr. had a bottle that let them down.
As unique as Willie Nelson As smooth as George Straight. As a original As George Jones this was the best voice country music has ever seen.
Wow. I've never seen this video until now. Keith Whitley could sing anything. Miss his music so much.
Keith Voice Is Beautiful Rip
Always loved Keith music so sad he left us so early in his life!!
That's a country singer right there.
The first time I heard Keith Whitley, he was singing this song, and he was wearing a worn out Levi denim jacket, and he looked like he had been dragged out of an alley and thrown onto the stage. It was a different episode of Nashville Now. And then he sang this song, and I remember telling my songwriting partner "this guy is going to be a major star". I wasn't far wrong. For several years after his passing, a string of male country singers made good money trying to sound like Keith Whitley. I also cover this song, but I don't think I ever heard a better version than Keith's.
Keith was a modern day version of Hank Williams Sr all the talent anyone could ask for sadly like Hank he left the world too soon .
I believe Ferlin Huskey was the first one I ever heard do the song.. Of course Keith Whitley sang like it happened to him last week. A great voice, he sold the song no matter what it was.
Charlie Walker
fantastic KEITH WHITLEY * 💌
What great a singer.
Dang what a great singer
Best country singer of all time
Not a chance.
Best country voice ever.
A great singer TRACY gone way too soon
Sorry, but Lefty Frizzell was.
George Jones, silly.
What an incredible voice
Wow what a gem. Before Keith hit. And this song is meant for him.
Simple amazing voice Keith never hit a bad note
The best that's ever been !
Love this tune and love Keith ! My dad wrote a couple of Keith's songs, along with two other incredible writers, so it's a treat hearing Keith anytime. Thank you for sharing !
Your dad had a great voice as well! Thankful for his service also. A Chance & Homecoming 63 are two of my favorites from his pen.
@@rackem04 Thanks for that comment Curtis, that's really nice of you to say
Your Dad was a great writer! Homecoming 63 was a favorite of Keith's !
@@terryhorton817 Thanks for the nice words Terry !
I like keith but George strait also contributed alot of traditional country of the same caliber back then also and was around quite a bit longer then keith in the 80's
I've been jamming to this song as of late 😮
Great dance tune. Especially if you have a great dance partner
A great singer gone way too soon
He was the best such a handsome guy I love u
Thank you for uploading! I've never heard this song live before, and it's great to see more gems like this on RUclips.
Nashville Now performance. Great band.
What a great performance from Keith, as usual. My grandmother and I used to spend hours watching Nashville Now. Good memories.
Perfection
Mr. Country Music
This is a first for me, great!
Very good thanks Keith
Thank you!!
❤️🎶
What a sad waste ... He was brilliant ...
He gave us so much. Not a waste.
He is playing the guitar that Chris Young bought.
Believe this was written by parachutist/songwriter Harland Howard...
he's no GG allin
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