Butch McDade , the Ace's gifted drummer wrote this touchingly beautiful song. Cancer took Butch but he left this behind for all of us. Russell sings it with meaning. Thank you Butch.
I started singing this song 40 years at the Tower Club. Gary liked it too. Gary didn't sing on a song lest he liked it. Jay the R&R drummer liked it too as did Jimmy on steel. I know Bill Bagby liked it!
Awesome guys! The best thing about this genre of music is it's ability to tell a story in a believable voice and emotion. No other form delivers it as real as this anywhere and that along with the fantastic organic instruments and playing style makes it truly timeless!
These need to be put on Spotify
Wow. RUSSELL RIP brother ❤️ what a moving song. That lonesome fiddle was so deep on this. One of best Fiddle leads and endings I have ever heard 🇺🇸
I love the song the end is not in sight such a simple song but seads so much ❤
Butch McDade , the Ace's gifted drummer wrote this touchingly beautiful song. Cancer took Butch but he left this behind for all of us.
Russell sings it with meaning. Thank you Butch.
Beautiful song
Great song, by Russell. I've just read that he passed away last year from cancer. What a sad loss, from one of my all time favourite country singers.
OMG, I love this song so much. That fiddle at the end is one of the most haunting passages in country music.
Butch McDade! I had the pleasure of playing bass on a lot of gigs with him on drums. A very gifted musician and GREAT drummer! RIP
Time makes it no easier ....the loss of Russell... Butch...
such talents...and beautiful people... ..
Such sad losses. One of the greatest bands ever.
The fiddler is Gene Elders. He spent 10 years with George Strait's Ace in the Hole band. He also played for Lyle Lovett and Joan Baez among others.
touched by this for 40+ years
Russell, beautiful as always.
Rest in Peace Russell......
True Americana music, absolute masterpiece.
Outstanding. .. no words to express the feel of the melody with the voice combination. Just give us more..
I started singing this song 40 years at the Tower Club. Gary liked it too. Gary didn't sing on a song lest he liked it. Jay the R&R drummer liked it too as did Jimmy on steel. I know Bill Bagby liked it!
Awesome guys! The best thing about this genre of music is it's ability to tell a story in a believable voice and emotion. No other form delivers it as real as this anywhere and that along with the fantastic organic instruments and playing style makes it truly timeless!
I don't think this song can be done any better than this.
excavatoree check out Terje Sending on this song
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One of my favourites from the Aces.
Absolutely beautiful.
God have mercy on the Blue and the Gray. Had relatives on both sides.
Just brilliant
never heard of Russell Smith but glad that i did great music
Russell Smith was the lead singer of The Amazing Rhythm Aces.
Excellent delivery and arrangement.
Just so very fine!
He was great Died 7/12/19. Of Cancer
Russell Smith. Butch McDade died back in '98.
lovely 100-100
Excellentttttt 100-100
more please
that fiddler played with George Strait.
anybody got a link to 2017 tour dates!!??
Bruce Molsky on fiddle ?
Russell if you are married your wife has to be proud of you