The Statler Brothers - Child Of The Fifties
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- Named after a brand of tissues, the four members of the Statler Brothers did not in fact share a fraternal bond; what they did share, however, was the distinction of being one of the most successful vocal harmony groups in the history of country music. Formed in the group's home base of Staunton, VA, in 1955, the Statlers were originally a church trio comprised of bass vocalist Harold Reid (born August 21, 1939), baritone Phil Balsley (August 8, 1939), and tenor Lew DeWitt (March 8, 1938). In 1960, Reid's younger brother Don (born June 5, 1945) signed on to take the lead vocal reins, and the quartet performed gospel music under the name the Kingsmen.
After arranging a meeting with the promotional department for a local Johnny Cash concert, the Kingsmen were asked to open the performance. Cash was so impressed that he invited the group to join the tour, and after changing their name to the Statler Brothers, they remained on the road with Cash from 1963 to 1971. The Statlers signed to Columbia Records in 1964 and a year later scored a huge country and pop hit with DeWitt's "Flowers on the Wall," which also lent its name to their 1966 debut album. 1967's The Statler Brothers Sing the Big Hits held true to its title's promise, generating a pair of Top Ten singles in "Ruthless" and "You Can't Have Your Kate and Edith, Too."
In 1969, the quartet moved to Mercury Records, where they remained for over two decades; their first single for the label, 1970's "Bed of Rose's," was a Top Ten hit. In the same year, they held their first Fourth of July picnic; for decades, the celebration remained an annual holiday staple, drawing tens of thousands of fans each summer. Throughout the first half of the 1970s, the Statlers remained fixtures on the Top 40 charts thanks to a string of nostalgic singles like 1972's "Do You Remember These" and "The Class of '57," 1973's "Carry Me Back," and 1974's "Whatever Happened to Randolph Scott." Their LPs of the period were often concept records: 1972's The Statler Brothers Sing Country Symphonies in E Major was whimsically formatted like an orchestral performance (complete with side-break "intermission"), while 1975's joint release Holy Bible/Old Testament and Holy Bible/New Testament fulfilled a long-standing dream to record a gospel project. 1973's Alive at the Johnny Mack Brown High School, on the other hand, was a tongue-in-cheek effort recorded under the group's comic alias Lester "Roadhog" Moran & the Cadillac Cowboys.
The sentimental "I'll Go to My Grave Loving You" was a Top Five hit in 1975 and was included on the Statlers' first best-of compilation, released later in the same year. After a series of Top Ten hits that included 1977's "The Movies" (another recurring Statler theme) and "I Was There," they earned their first chart-topper in 1978 with "Do You Know You Are My Sunshine," from the album Entertainers...on & off the Record. In 1980 the Statler Brothers celebrated their first decade on Mercury with 10th Anniversary, which featured the smash "Charlotte's Web," taken from the film Smokey and the Bandit, Pt. 2, in which the group also co-starred.
After 1982's The Legend Goes On, DeWitt was forced to leave the group as a result of Crohn's disease; the illness ultimately killed him on August 15, 1990. The remaining Statlers tapped Jimmy Fortune as his successor, and immediately Fortune earned the group its second number one with his "Elizabeth" (an homage to actress Elizabeth Taylor), from the album Today. Their next two LPs, 1984's Atlanta Blue and 1985's Pardners in Rhyme, were credited to simply the Statlers; each record generated a number one hit -- "My Only Love" and "Too Much on My Heart," respectively -- again composed by Fortune. They returned as the Statler Brothers for the 1986 inspirational release Radio Gospel Favorites, followed later in the year by Four for the Show. 1987's Maple Street Memories produced the Top Ten single "Forever"; 1989's "More Than a Name on the Wall," which peaked at number six, was their last significant hit. They continued releasing albums, however, and in addition to remaining a popular touring act in the 1990s, the Statler Brothers also hosted a long-running variety show on TNN.
In 2002, the Statler Brothers announced their retirement from the road. On October 26, they played their last concert at the 10,000-seat Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA, not far from Staunton, where they'd started and where they continued to maintain their headquarters. ~Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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Jimmy Fortune brought something very special to the Statler Brothers. He brought a new sound to the group that was still Statler. Lew DeWitt picked a worthy, wonderful successor!
I agree 100%
RIP Harold thanks for the music
I faithfully watched The Statler Brothers when they were on TV weekly, I think it was Saturday nights, but not sure. I miss seeing them but things change and we all get older!
I grew up in the 50's. LOVE this song.. They were the good ole days!
They are one of the few singers/singing groups that you only have to hear the first few chords or notes and instantly know who they are.
What a shame i didnt recognized them earlier, i really really love them, although all of my friends are listining to pop/house and charts.
These boys are the best, right after Johnny -The Master- Cash!
Oh America, I don't know where it went. Me neither Harold
So sad hearing about Harold Reid passing this year 2020. RIP Harold
@@whiskers811 it was
They are now and always will be the absoluteness best of what makes country medic tug at your heart
Had a friend who died at age 92. Was in great health and a ball of energy. We were talking about getting older once and he told me that he didn't feel old, his mind still worked the same. He said the only problem was "when I get up in the morning and go to brush my teeth, I look in the mirror and ask who is that SOB."
I think I'm the only 11 almost 12 year old that knows bout all their songs by heart I've listened to them all and love them all.
Im 25 and have been listening to them since i was very young your not only one old country music is all i listen to your not alone. Good taste in music
Love that bass voice
Phil should have sang lead more often. Although can't complain about Don. I just always thought Phil should have had more chances, he really had a great singing talent.
Love listening to Statler Brothers.
T H E Statler Brothers !
I'm 14, and I love the Statlers' music.
Goodness I don’t know if you are still 14!!
@@glendagaskin151 no, 24, i don’t listen much to them these days, but still have a few recent tracks added to my playlist.
@piotrekjjj You're welcome. I'm happy to share. And it's one of my favorites too. It takes me right back to my childhood.
If you enjoyed this song, you may like 'Carefree Child'...
- Fifties musical nostalgia - vocal, guitar and images...
- Just click the channel link on the left.
HAPPY 4th JULY!!! GOD BLESS YOU AMERICA!!! GOD BLESS YOU STATLER BROTHERS!!!
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Thank you for this. One of my favorite songs.
i was born in the late 40,s everything about my life I can relate to the Statlers music .
Tom McMahon same here, born in 1942, am a child of the 50’s as well....
You probably have a lot of good advice about life
I was born in 1960.. but LOVE the Stater Brothers!!
That song is actually listed as "Foerever I will always love you.' On their album it is titled just "Forever".
When Elvis died, I cried. Broke my heart.
Where can I get a live video version of "Susan, when she tried," recorded "The Statler Brothers" in 1992 (or 1982) with vocal and instrumental ensemble (no orchestra!).
I'm only 21 and I grew up listening to the Statler Brothers like mama.
that song is contained in an album "Sons of Motherland"
love these guys, but there is one song that i almost never see. it is "i will always love you" can any one tell me where i can find it
thanks, I never had them. I've heard of them. luckily never had any of them.🅾🅾🆎
The best music!
born tail of '55, I'm a child of the fifties..
November '54 for me.
born 53
I have a question. In 1975 i heard a statler bros song called one more summer in Virginia...only once. I can't find it anywhere online or otherwise. Bein from Virginia, i would love to has a copy of it. Why did that great song totally vanity from their playlist?
I found it on RUclips.
Thoughtful and evocative. Typical Statlers.
nice song....but god i wouldn't want to do that all over again....no money, crazy ex-wives, and endless problems
be a hell of lot better than now
It is on RUclips - youtube[DOT]com/watch?v=tGvBApBTTYU
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I love a of their songs
who is lucy ren ten tin?
i love lucy and rin tin tin were classic tv shows
kelly prebish i've seen i love lucy, but have never heard of rin tin tin
gatewaysolo104 Rin tin if i am not mistaken(it was on before my time--LOL!) was about a young boy and his dog named rin tin tin.. they were in the army
cooties.
+Joan Morris It's OK Joan. All the other girls had cooties too... :D
not me u fool.
OK< tired of hearing the White Men's nostalgia. Try being a woman or a person of colour. No nostalgia there. It was horrible for us during the old times ~~and the modern times.
How bout Sam Cooke Jackie Wilson Nate king Cole CHARLIE pride THE platters and THE mills brothers Hattie McDaniels bojangles etc. Etc. and etc
@@dannyk4475 UHM, you do realize those people were under a cloud of fear every day of their lives (?) Death threats, segregation, (legal or not, some institutions still prescribe to it to this very day. It was worse when it was legal.) wage gap, police brutality, etc.
danny k is exactly the person I'm talking about in my original statement.
NOTE: When trying to convey a point of debate, you might want to use proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.
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@@dannyk4475 I'm glad you accept the reality of it now that it's been explained to you.
@@jgunn03 THE ONLY REALITY IS THE PAST WHICH YOU CAN'T GET PAST....SO AGAIN MY FRIEND SEEK HELP..IN CAPS OK
Sorry, Jimmy, you got nothing on Lew.