Sorry I haven't been around, life happens.... But one thing be known, for 32yrs, I listened to you, and the memories on each song, bring me back to a time of learning in life.
My father died on fathers day 2019. He never said he loved me . I guess he thought I knew. Don't be such a tough guy that you leave without telling your family how you feel.
Im sure he loved you some fathers dont say it but they do my father died 2 years ago he never said it but on his last days he whispered in my ear said he was proud and love me at times I still hear his whispered say I love you
Father’s esp my dads generation, he’s 80 right now, were really taught to keep a stiff upper lip, keep emotions hidden and men don’t cry. (Which once I married I learned isn’t true - rarely but they cry) I’ve always told ‘my dad I loved him and for years he’d smile and say thank you or ok. As the years have gone by and he’s softened a little he chokes out an “I love you too” but it’s still not easy. 🤷♀️ I’m positive your dad loved you far more than you’ll ever know. Dads are just tricky. 🙂
This fits my dad perfectly, we lost him coming up on a year this month. It still doesn't feel real. Always wished he would be here when I'm older, I turn 30 next month. The day he passed I lost more than my father, lost the best friend I could ever ask for and that I'll never ever get back. Yeah my kids are my best friends but it'll never be the same..
My dad's been gone 28 years now, and I never heard those 3 words from him, he was always working...and everyone has tried to tell me he loved me and was proud of me. I will always hope they're right. Our sons have rarely had a day go by that they heard us tell them we loved them and that we were proud of them. I never wanted them to wonder some day if they were loved. I even wondered if I was wanted because they thought mom couldn't get pregnant again. My sisters were 18 and 13 when I came along. It's been interesting to not know how you fit in.
oh gosh!!😢😭 i cried a lot! i was just passing by to look some songs while travelling home, and this song was accidentally i clicked. and. tears fell down on me as i remember my dad before he left for an operational duty. he is an army-ranger and he whispered me "i'll be back" before he go to operation far away from home. and months later all just back home was his things and his army boots. He died on an operation way-back 1990 and i could not forget what he whispered to me until now. thanks to this song.
I have been a Billy Dean fan for as long as I can remember. I have heard some very moving songs from you, but I really think this one is the best you have ever done. It is a pleasure to hear it. You brought tears to my eyes as you made me think of my step-dad and everything I went through with him before he passed away. Never stop singing Billy, your voice is truly a gift from heaven.
We "lost" my father in WWII... he survived when most of his brothers in arms didn't, but when I was a boy his friends and sisters told me he was never the same afterwards...not even close. He never lost the demons and terrors but always kept his ability to be a good father to us, was always there. A better man never existed. This song reminds me of him. Thanks, Pop.
First time I saw Billy Dean was Springfield music fest 1989. What an amazing artist. Down to earth, kind and easy on the eyes. Beautiful rendition of this classic Reba song. I love Billy the Kid!
Billy did a great job on this Reba classic. But don't forget LeAnn Rimes' stunning and emotionally beautiful rendition, sung for Reba's benefit at Reba's tribute show. Reba loved it as did the audience who gave it a 100% standing ovation.
Richard Leigh's hands are those at the piano and the song is from his own life, as he tells his songwriting seminar participants. He lived all his songs and Billy Dean is the guy to sing this.
Billy Dean can really deliver this one.... his emotion and face convey the song so well. He understands that the composer writes all his songs about his own life and made himself into a Nashville Songwriters' Hall Of Fame member. Richard Leigh lived all his hit songs. It appears to be Richard playing the piano part. Listen to the beautiful orchestration and the slight double-track of the vocal. This is very well made.
Beautiful! I came here after seeing you on American Idol. You had tears in your eyes when Chloe got through the American Idol auditions. You wear your emotions on your sleeve and in your music. :)
My daddy's name , oddly enough, was Billy Dean. He died when I was just a few days old. Never saw a picture of him till I was in my 30s and it wasn't a close up. I know so little about him. I wish I could have known him and my mom .
Reba sings this song! This song makes me cry! I was a lucky kid, knew my Dad loved me! This song is probably true for many kids of years gone by! Dad's didn't usually show a lot of emotion back then! They were veterans, too tough! But inside they ached to say how they felt!
Man my dad who was a nam war hero great dad..died like in this song ..died near a year ago...was in icu a floor away from me as I fought for my life with him...he died an hour before I awoke from a 22 day Coma ..this song just made a 36 year old man cry like. baby..I'd never heard it...great song
Wow!!! That was awesome!! Looks like it was filmed in HD such a sharp picture!!! Great job ,Billy!!! Congrats Richard on writing such a great song!!! Love ya Sheila
I knew of Reba's version, but I saw Billy Dean on The Nashville Network talking about this album, and doing his song.......It just floored me.....This is an amazing video.......
Yes Billy did a great job on this Reba's classic. But don't forget LeAnn Rimes stunning rendition sung for Reba's benefit at Reba's tribute show. Reba loved it as did the audience who gave it a 100% standing ovation.
What an unbelievable job you did on that, sir!!! Just heard one of your songs and made me remember yours is one of the most beautiful I have heard in my life. Seriously ♥️
+Elizabeth Harris --makes me cry too. I know my Dad loved me--guess he didn't know how to express it. But I would tell him that I loved him whenever I got the chance. Hope he is R.I.P. Love ya Dad.
I've wished my entire life I would have had a good relationship with my father, but it just wasn't in the cards. Give your father's a hug, he's the only one you'll ever get.
louie2037 Sorry you wasn't close to your dad. I must say, My father was a wonderful man. We didn't have much but we had all we needed. My parent's raised 4 girls. Miss them so much.
M DAYEL Thank you for you r posting. Funny thing is, he gave us everything we wanted; but he never gave himself. He gave us everthing, but he gave us nothing, Well, I made sure to give my kids everything of myself that I could, and I do the same for my grandkids. So, maybe, he gave me something after all.
Chris b I was blessd I had a wonderful dad he was gone a lot at sea but he always came home he loved mom till the end she passed in his arms thanks for this song dad passsed at 85 years old they are together.
Rest in peace to my grandfather We lived under the same roof but barely interacted much and I regret it to this day. He died last year January 31 2017. I thought I had more time with him because two days before he died he was suppose to be the preacher to marry me and my husband. He was so happy.
Beautiful song!! I relate to this song cuz it’s like you’re singing about my Dad!❤️ You always know how to tug at my heartstrings with your music!😢💔 Thank you for sharing your music with us!!!💙💙💙
WoW.....Wish I knew where he would be performing at. I would drive hours to see him. My daughter was such a fan, she was 2, n during meet n greets he saw her, in his big 6'+ body n squatted down so she could run into his arms n that was that.....she's 28 now n still loves him..
My dad died at age 50 from a massive heart attack. I was the last to talk to him, I just walked out of CCU and they called a code. I just knew it was dad. I was a nurse and while I was visiting him I would check his monitors as much as I could without drawing attention to it. But he caught me once and wanted to know the truth about what I saw. I lied and said he'd be home in a few days. Before I got to the elevator they called code 3 more times. My mom was getting off the elevators and I told her to run down to his room. He was gone. My dad was proud of me, that I had a better job than him and made more money at age 23 than he did after working for CalTrans for 21 years. He wanted sons and got girls but always told me what's a boy good for? You can do anything they can. We fought alot in my teen years but he always was proud of me. He never got to meet his grand-children. I'm 62 years old now and still have a hard time dealing with his death. I wish I could have had more time with him.
Lee Sasheen I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what it's like to lose a child. I almost did in 2015, our house had electrical fire, got my son out, didn't know where my daughter was but she made it out. Lost my husband though. Again I'm so very sorry
The greatest man I never knew Lived just down the hall And every day we said, "Hello" But never touched at all He was in his paper I was in my room How was I to know he thought I hung the moon? The greatest man I never knew Came home late every night He never had too much to say Too much was on his mind I never really knew him Oh, and now it seems so sad Everything he gave to us, took all he had Then the days turned into years And the memories to black and white He grew cold like an old winter wind Blowing across my life The greatest words I never heard I guess I'll never hear The man I thought could never die Has been dead almost a year Oh, he was good at business But there was business left to do He never said he loved me Guess he thought I knew
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I feel so fortunate that my dad told us that he loved us. I miss him.
Sorry I haven't been around, life happens....
But one thing be known, for 32yrs, I listened to you, and the memories on each song, bring me back to a time of learning in life.
My father died on fathers day 2019. He never said he loved me . I guess he thought I knew. Don't be such a tough guy that you leave without telling your family how you feel.
Amen! My married daughter calls me everyday! We say "I love you" at least a few times a day!
I’m sorry that happened to you, brother. God be with you.
Im sure he loved you some fathers dont say it but they do my father died 2 years ago he never said it but on his last days he whispered in my ear said he was proud and love me at times I still hear his whispered say I love you
Father’s esp my dads generation, he’s 80 right now, were really taught to keep a stiff upper lip, keep emotions hidden and men don’t cry. (Which once I married I learned isn’t true - rarely but they cry)
I’ve always told ‘my dad I loved him and for years he’d smile and say thank you or ok.
As the years have gone by and he’s softened a little he chokes out an “I love you too” but it’s still not easy. 🤷♀️
I’m positive your dad loved you far more than you’ll ever know. Dads are just tricky. 🙂
@@stevenfigueira8733 I’m sorry. 😢
This fits my dad perfectly, we lost him coming up on a year this month. It still doesn't feel real. Always wished he would be here when I'm older, I turn 30 next month. The day he passed I lost more than my father, lost the best friend I could ever ask for and that I'll never ever get back. Yeah my kids are my best friends but it'll never be the same..
Billy Dean, you done a wonderful job with this song. I lost my dad in 1969 and I miss him every day.
I used to be in the "Lions Club" and we sponsored our local county fair. We had Billy Dean come and play one year. Super, super nice guy.
I can't help but get the feeling that Billy Dean is just a good , kind and decent human being
Billy Dean's songs really hit differently listening to them now in my 50s than they did in my early 20s...
One of the most incredible voices I've witnessed in my 68 years!
20 years gone and still hurts.
My dad's been gone 28 years now, and I never heard those 3 words from him, he was always working...and everyone has tried to tell me he loved me and was proud of me. I will always hope they're right. Our sons have rarely had a day go by that they heard us tell them we loved them and that we were proud of them. I never wanted them to wonder some day if they were loved. I even wondered if I was wanted because they thought mom couldn't get pregnant again. My sisters were 18 and 13 when I came along. It's been interesting to not know how you fit in.
Billy.. loved your talent for 30 years. i chased Nashville for years when i finally found God. good work sir.
What a beautiful and emotional Song. It reminds me of my Father. Who passed away 24 years ago. It's really heart touching.
You don't find voices like his very often. God I miss Billy the kid. 😉 Greatness here.
oh gosh!!😢😭
i cried a lot! i was just passing by to look some songs while travelling home, and this song was accidentally i clicked. and. tears fell down on me as i remember my dad before he left for an operational duty. he is an army-ranger and he whispered me "i'll be back" before he go to operation far away from home. and months later all just back home was his things and his army boots. He died on an operation way-back 1990 and i could not forget what he whispered to me until now. thanks to this song.
I LOVE this version. Billy Dean did this song perfectly!!!! Just BEAUTIFUL!!!
What a wonderful song, made me cry! Love his voice! God Bless us all!
For my Dad. Thanks, Billy Dean, beautifully done!
Billy dean and Reba...great singers that can sing this song!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful comment...... hello Eileen how are you doing👋👋👋👋
I've listened to you since I was a little girl and have always loved your music. You're what true country really means. Beautiful version of the song.
I have been a Billy Dean fan for as long as I can remember. I have heard some very moving songs from you, but I really think this one is the best you have ever done. It is a pleasure to hear it. You brought tears to my eyes as you made me think of my step-dad and everything I went through with him before he passed away. Never stop singing Billy, your voice is truly a gift from heaven.
Dear Billy Dean,you are amazing, greetings from Lithuania ;)
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG!
We "lost" my father in WWII... he survived when most of his brothers in arms didn't, but when I was a boy his friends and sisters told me he was never the same afterwards...not even close. He never lost the demons and terrors but always kept his ability to be a good father to us, was always there. A better man never existed. This song reminds me of him. Thanks, Pop.
Yeah, my Dad was in Korea, a Marine! He had a hard time showing how he felt! Kept it inside!
Beautiful
One of the greatest singers!
First time I saw Billy Dean was Springfield music fest 1989. What an amazing artist. Down to earth, kind and easy on the eyes. Beautiful rendition of this classic Reba song.
I love Billy the Kid!
Billy Dean is an awesome singer I love his version of this country classic
This is the best version of this song.
Billy did a great job on this Reba classic. But don't forget LeAnn Rimes' stunning and emotionally beautiful rendition, sung for Reba's benefit at Reba's tribute show. Reba loved it as did the audience who gave it a 100% standing ovation.
Richard Leigh's hands are those at the piano and the song is from his own life, as he tells his songwriting seminar participants. He lived all his songs and Billy Dean is the guy to sing this.
Ill all ways remember when my dad refused to go to promise keepers with me. I have no regrets. God has time.
Billy is the best....beautiful singer.
Brings tears to my eyes and reminds me to call my dad. We're not as close as I wish we were, sadly. It's never too late.
Billy Dean can really deliver this one.... his emotion and face convey the song so well. He understands that the composer writes all his songs about his own life and made himself into a Nashville Songwriters' Hall Of Fame member. Richard Leigh lived all his hit songs. It appears to be Richard playing the piano part. Listen to the beautiful orchestration and the slight double-track of the vocal. This is very well made.
I loved this performance. Can never make it through "I hung the moon". Just cuts me deep and he's been gone 20+ years. I miss him.
Lovely Song 🫶🏼 2024!
He has a beautiful voice.So much feeling and emotion he puts into his songs.
Hello Debra how are you doing 👋👋👋👋
Billy was the master of the bitter-sweet melody. Touches the heart, soul and mind. Beautiful. ❤️💔❤️
I miss my dad soo much. .
Beautiful! I came here after seeing you on American Idol. You had tears in your eyes when Chloe got through the American Idol auditions. You wear your emotions on your sleeve and in your music. :)
I cry a lot with some of these songs! I cry easy!
My daddy's name , oddly enough, was Billy Dean. He died when I was just a few days old. Never saw a picture of him till I was in my 30s and it wasn't a close up. I know so little about him. I wish I could have known him and my mom .
Wonderful song! Thank you for this song!
Hello Judith how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋👋
Reba sings this song! This song makes me cry! I was a lucky kid, knew my Dad loved me! This song is probably true for many kids of years gone by! Dad's didn't usually show a lot of emotion back then! They were veterans, too tough! But inside they ached to say how they felt!
The older my Dad got, told me he loved me a couple times! An Ex-Marine, was tough through all the pain he was going through!
wow.. I really love this song . never make you tired of listening. it's a good memories. for who really love their Father. God Bless us All.
Man my dad who was a nam war hero great dad..died like in this song ..died near a year ago...was in icu a floor away from me as I fought for my life with him...he died an hour before I awoke from a 22 day Coma ..this song just made a 36 year old man cry like. baby..I'd never heard it...great song
+Jennifer Morgan May God comfort you and bless you. Be strong for your Dad!
Beautiful!
So touching! God Bless You!!!
Watched him play on American Idol tonight. Still incredible with a guitar, just wish he had sang something. He's still got it.
love that him and Luke sang a little bit together. One of my favorite songs of his!
@@kellys.1971 I have loved Billy Dean, and I also love this song!! I have loved these songs as a kid!
He needs to come back!
Wow!!! That was awesome!! Looks like it was filmed in HD such a sharp picture!!!
Great job ,Billy!!!
Congrats Richard on writing such a great song!!!
Love ya
Sheila
I knew of Reba's version, but I saw Billy Dean on The Nashville Network talking about this album, and doing his song.......It just floored me.....This is an amazing video.......
Next to Reba's, this is by far the best version I've heard. It's refreshing to see a song like this come from a male perspective. Great job, Billy!
WHAT? Billy,when did you sing that song?
Anyway.sounds good.
Yes Billy did a great job on this Reba's classic. But don't forget LeAnn Rimes stunning rendition sung for Reba's benefit at Reba's tribute show. Reba loved it as did the audience who gave it a 100% standing ovation.
Billy Dean, you're a great singer and your version of this very moving song is just wonderful.
Billy the kid
Billy the owner
What an unbelievable job you did on that, sir!!! Just heard one of your songs and made me remember yours is one of the most beautiful I have heard in my life. Seriously ♥️
beautiful, heartbreakingly true for me, so very well done - thank you
+Elizabeth Harris --makes me cry too. I know my Dad loved me--guess he didn't know how to express it. But I would tell him that I loved him whenever I got the chance. Hope he is R.I.P. Love ya Dad.
I've wished my entire life I would have had a good relationship with my father, but it just wasn't in the cards. Give your father's a hug, he's the only one you'll ever get.
louie2037 Sorry you wasn't close to your dad. I must say, My father was a wonderful man. We didn't have much but we had all we needed. My parent's raised 4 girls. Miss them so much.
M DAYEL Thank you for you r posting. Funny thing is, he gave us everything we wanted; but he never gave himself. He gave us everthing, but he gave us nothing, Well, I made sure to give my kids everything of myself that I could, and I do the same for my grandkids. So, maybe, he gave me something after all.
Louie Last We forgive but can't forget. hugs :)
Louie Last I would say " don't look back" but that won't happen. We forgive but we never forget.
Great. Holds so much meaning to me
Never knew my father. He passed away on my 5th birthday. Wish I knew how he would have affected my life.
I hope to meet him somewhere in time
That is a wonderful thing to share. Trust in God and simply ask to be reunited with your father through the Lord.
Thanks, I am praying for his forgiveness, because he drank heavily and that is what took him away.
Chris b I was blessd I had a wonderful dad he was gone a lot at sea but he always came home he loved mom till the end she passed in his arms thanks for this song dad passsed at 85 years old they are together.
Chris b wow! Mine died exactly a week before my 5th birthday. I can definitely relate
Chris b you will in Heaven
Love it!!! I like the fact that Richard is playing the piano!! Keep them coming Billy!!
A real heartfelt voice
Rest in peace to my grandfather
We lived under the same roof but barely interacted much and I regret it to this day. He died last year January 31 2017.
I thought I had more time with him because two days before he died he was suppose to be the preacher to marry me and my husband. He was so happy.
Beautiful song!! I relate to this song cuz it’s like you’re singing about my Dad!❤️ You always know how to tug at my heartstrings with your music!😢💔 Thank you for sharing your music with us!!!💙💙💙
I've loved this song since I first heard it from Reba and it's great to see such a GREAT version of it. Love this one too!
heart. Am I going? I don't know why the cold wind blows. It seems to blow for me. Pray, Billybeans.
this makes me think of my granddad so much cause he did live just down the hall from my room. died on my birthday with Alzhiemers
Hey Billy - another totally amazing video! You look and sound amazing as usual. Thank you for sharing.
Take care.
Cindy
Great song i love all you songs
Very very beautiful song 😃😃😃😃😃😃
9 years old, Billy. Have a hrart.
I love this song
WoW.....Wish I knew where he would be performing at. I would drive hours to see him. My daughter was such a fan, she was 2, n during meet n greets he saw her, in his big 6'+ body n squatted down so she could run into his arms n that was that.....she's 28 now n still loves him..
Billy dean is the man.
Love him!
Hello Rhonda how are you doing 👋👋👋👋
I've never heard this song from a man's point of view...its an interesting switch up. I like when people do things unexpected...good job!
Beautiful song...... beautiful man.
Amazing voice
How i wish i could sang his songs
Never have reason for regret. Always tell those you care about that you love them, and often!
Never a day goes by without telling family and friends that I love them!
True!
@@rhondaboncutter5812good!
Huge hit for reba... would like to ask Billy who he was thinking of when he wrote this..
Missing you dad❤
I miss you daddy...
Wow I didn't realize that billy dean did this song too
Hello Stephanie how are you doing 👋👋👋👋
RIP George Floyd. The greatest man to ever live. Thank you for what you did for us. We miss you sweet king. Breathe in heaven
he's happy in heaven right now 😔😔
Saint patron of fentanyl and pulmonology, knee in heaven!
He does a great rendition of this famous Reba’s song
Because he wrote it!
thats amanzing...
This is a Reba McEntire song. Billy Dean did a beautiful job as well.
I swear he freaking looks like a young kurt russell in some of kurt russell's Movies !!!
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love u
I love Reba, I truly do. But I have to say that I prefer this version.
Jacob & Rebekah, if you're listeing, I love you both more than life itself
😢I miss you although you pass away 22 years😳😢
There was business left to do!!!
The greatest man I ever knew wore a badge and carried a gun.
He never said he loved me
Guess he thought I knew
🥲
Hermiso tema💜💙💟
Hermoso..
Covering Reba, nice...
My dad died at age 50 from a massive heart attack. I was the last to talk to him, I just walked out of CCU and they called a code. I just knew it was dad. I was a nurse and while I was visiting him I would check his monitors as much as I could without drawing attention to it. But he caught me once and wanted to know the truth about what I saw. I lied and said he'd be home in a few days. Before I got to the elevator they called code 3 more times. My mom was getting off the elevators and I told her to run down to his room. He was gone.
My dad was proud of me, that I had a better job than him and made more money at age 23 than he did after working for CalTrans for 21 years. He wanted sons and got girls but always told me what's a boy good for? You can do anything they can. We fought alot in my teen years but he always was proud of me. He never got to meet his grand-children. I'm 62 years old now and still have a hard time dealing with his death. I wish I could have had more time with him.
I too lost both my parents and a 1 year old baby boy...God bless...
Lee Sasheen I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what it's like to lose a child. I almost did in 2015, our house had electrical fire, got my son out, didn't know where my daughter was but she made it out. Lost my husband though. Again I'm so very sorry
Sweetie it's not the amount of time you get it's what time you do get God will bless you one day with seeing your father again trust and believe
The greatest man I never knew
Lived just down the hall
And every day we said, "Hello"
But never touched at all
He was in his paper
I was in my room
How was I to know he thought I hung the moon?
The greatest man I never knew
Came home late every night
He never had too much to say
Too much was on his mind
I never really knew him
Oh, and now it seems so sad
Everything he gave to us, took all he had
Then the days turned into years
And the memories to black and white
He grew cold like an old winter wind
Blowing across my life
The greatest words I never heard
I guess I'll never hear
The man I thought could never die
Has been dead almost a year
Oh, he was good at business
But there was business left to do
He never said he loved me
Guess he thought I knew
🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Cool
Broken promises. The only way to buy time.