Mel Tillis was a gentleman thru and thru besides having a golden voice. Being a stutterer myself at times severe, I thought I’d write to him and ask him if his stutter bothered him or was he used to it as his trade mark. I never thought he’d have the time to answer. Well I received a 2 page handwritten response in which he told me about the up hill battle in the beginning because of his stutter. He went into some detail about how mean people can be - but he made it because his talent as a singer shown through. He really was a phenomenal example of the possibilities even with that affliction that has affected millions of people some of whom hide it well and some that can’t. Thank you Mel and I for one will miss you ever so much and thanks for the pep talk. A truly wonderful and talented man.
@@wizzardofpaws2420 you are correct. Singing erases stuttering but unfortunately you cannot sing your way thru life. Watch the movie Every Which Way But Loose He’s in it singing in a bar one of his most famous tunes beautifully. Then he has to introduce Sandra Locke and at first there’s a long pause and then he got it out. Really cute. He and Eastwood were friends I gather And the second tune, he sang in the movie was Coca-Cola cowboy when they got to the part where the words go he’s got an Eastwood smile and Robert Redford hair. They changed the words so it went something like he has a real nice smile and Robert Redford hair, I guess at the request of Clint. The letter that I received from Mel was not a boiler plate computerized print out, but it was a handwritten letter two pages in which he was truly thankful to talk to fellows stutter in the letter. He describes how when he auditioned as a newcomer he was brushed off with a thank younext and never given a chance until somehow, he managed to talk his way into it, probably by his singing, which which is truly remarkable
This really shows how great Mel’s voice and versatility really was. He was loved by everyone. Countrypolitan. I was just thinking about my lady and how she was everything a man like me could ever dream of, everything, but she died from breast cancer after 16 years of something most of my friends haven’t had 16 days of. It was real true love from God.
My goodness! Another very underrated country singer, singing only the way well a real country music singer. I will keep listening to this icon among other icons…Damn I miss those days😢😢😢
This song has a very deep meaning... Songs from back in the day were written when feelings were real, and Life was real.. Not like today, fake words, fake feelings and no compassion for each other These days ARE almost gone forever I miss them!!!
I was raised on 70's country music, what an incredible era of music! Of all the wonderful songs in that genre, this song is easily one of my favorites, what a smooth, wonderful tune!
I was 6 years old in 1979. I was born here in Tucson and my parents and I moved to San Manuel in the late summer of 1978. I heard this song on an eight track tape that my mom taped a bunch of songs from a record. I think that his music and his memories will live on forever. His daughter Pam Tillis put out a lot of great music too. She is really great too
The best Classic Country music songs/Singers can only be heard on CDs, nuthin's Country today, haven't listened to Country music for 2 decades, my CDs are my life saver, George, Tammy, Conway, Buck, etc. are holding Classic Country for me. George said, "Who's Gonna Take Their Place?", nuthin and never, future is bleak.
Ugh! RIP Mel! This is my all time favorite Country song, Mel sang at the Palomino Club bar in Clint Eastwood's classic movie "Every Which Way But Loose". We'll miss you, Mel! The old ways are almost gone for good....
I was fourteen in 1979 too and grew up 100 miles from Chicago. We visited AZ over the 1978 Xmas holiday and did drive down to Tucson. My dad was stationed there in WW2. I didn't listen to country music at that time and today I just ran across an old radio survey from the late winter of 1979 and am hearing this song for the first time!
Ol Mel passed away today. Had to play this one for him because it was my favorite Tillis record. Takes me back to my Uncle Buddy's house -- listening to his portable radio on a windowsill, with the Birmingham afternoon sun shining through the kitchen, where we drank many a beer together...RIP Mel. Say hello to my Uncle Buddy...
When I was thirteen, I used to sit between my parents while we drove down the road in our station wagon. When KRAM would play this song, I would sing along with it. I grew up on all the Country Gold of that era. I still sing it at karaoke bars here in Vegas. People love it. I get a lot of handshakes and slaps on the back when I finish singing the old greats.
Something about this tune....... really takes you back....... Funny thing, there were people back in the day trashed this sound as too smooth, countrypolitan... the strings and all that. But listen to it today, it sounds mighty fine. Imagine it coming out of a radio today...???!!!!
Can you imagine how Country will sound in 30 years? Maybe straight techno or something, and that might even make today's Country sound real good. I actually don't know how Country can get any worse from here, but we'll find out in about 5 years time. Yes, this song does have some Pop influence; but unlike Today's Country, it's just the perfect blend of Country and Pop elements.
I was playing an AM station in my dad's 2014 F350 while hauling hay, and this song came on. My dad popped in at the same moment and said, "You're going oldy goldy". I couldn't find it on Apple Music, but that's what UA-cam is for.
My Group of N.C. Guys love M-Mel so much that we have an Annual M-Mel Tillis Golf Invitational at N. Myrtle Beach SC now for 31 years! Love us some M-Mel!!!!!!!!!
Mel Tillis was the man i remember when he sang this song in Any Which Way but Loose, he was a good joke teller to, you will never be forgotten rest in peace
I agree wholeheartedly Rowdy. As a kid growing up in the 70s I remember Mel Tillis music wafting throughout the house on Saturday when my parents were doing house chores. What fond memories. I tell ya Rowdy, if we aint careful not only will we not have real country music, but we ain't gonna have a country anymore either.
Mel Tillis made appearance in Every Which Way But Loose sing Send me to Tucson he some movies Smoky Bandit 2 1980 Cannonball Run 2 1984 Burt Reynolds he had great music career he made be gone but his music live Forever🙏🙏
M-M-M-M Mel would have been 86 today-great songwriter,great singer,with a great band[The Statesiders],great entertainer-he was the whole package.We miss you,Mel.
Today I heard some sad news about Mel Tillis passing away November 19th 2017 this song right here just takes me back to a time when I used to watch him on television beautiful voice real honest person and he passed his talent off to his beautiful daughter Pam my condolences and best wishes for the Tilles family at this time God bless
My dad loves listening to this song. Oh gosh how much i miss him, i wish i got to see him one last time to tell him i love him and I'm sorry for what i did. I love you Daddy 💕 I'll see you soon. 🚀❤💘 R.I.P May 3, 2017
A seven to eight year old me spent the summer with my grandparents in in Foss, Oklahoma riding around in their Lincoln town car listening to this, Burning Memories, Bob Wills, and Anthony Berger. Ah memories.
The last generation of the extraordinary country music singers is vanishing. Hier in Brazil the old and good country music brings me total pleasure. I love to hear Mel Tillis, Ray Price, Hank Thompson, Faron Young, for instance.
This song saddens me. My lady was a wonderful woman and mother of my children. Most unfortunately there were grave differences in our physical desires and proclivities and I strayed, searching for something I thought was missing in my life. I strayed many times in my quest, Each time there was sadness in my heart that my "Lady" could not respond with true passion. This song brings back memories of my quest that was unfulfilled with others. My "Lady" was a good "Lady"
from the dawn of my introduction into the giant genre known as c & w, this is my fave by mel tillis. "send me down to tucson" barely missed out on making my top 1000 all-time music bucket list.....lil bro
I remember this song classic hits song was only 15 year old. Grow up all Country Music song from 1970s. Still enjoy more today. Was radio listener. Though years. Fun listen classic hits songs.
Mel Tillis was a gentleman thru and thru besides having a golden voice. Being a stutterer myself at times severe, I thought I’d write to him and ask him if his stutter bothered him or was he used to it as his trade mark. I never thought he’d have the time to answer. Well I received a 2 page handwritten response in which he told me about the up hill battle in the beginning because of his stutter. He went into some detail about how mean people can be - but he made it because his talent as a singer shown through. He really was a phenomenal example of the possibilities even with that affliction that has affected millions of people some of whom hide it well and some that can’t. Thank you Mel and I for one will miss you ever so much and thanks for the pep talk. A truly wonderful and talented man.
I read about him. A truly great singer. I read he said singing took his stutter away.
That's a great story. When stars were genuine
@@wizzardofpaws2420 you are correct. Singing erases stuttering but unfortunately you cannot sing your way thru life. Watch the movie Every Which Way But Loose He’s in it singing in a bar one of his most famous tunes beautifully. Then he has to introduce Sandra Locke and at first there’s a long pause and then he got it out. Really cute. He and Eastwood were friends I gather And the second tune, he sang in the movie was Coca-Cola cowboy when they got to the part where the words go he’s got an Eastwood smile and Robert Redford hair. They changed the words so it went something like he has a real nice smile and Robert Redford hair, I guess at the request of Clint. The letter that I received from Mel was not a boiler plate computerized print out, but it was a handwritten letter two pages in which he was truly thankful to talk to fellows stutter in the letter. He describes how when he auditioned as a newcomer he was brushed off with a thank younext and never given a chance until somehow, he managed to talk his way into it, probably by his singing, which which is truly remarkable
This really shows how great Mel’s voice and versatility really was. He was loved by everyone. Countrypolitan. I was just thinking about my lady and how she was everything a man like me could ever dream of, everything, but she died from breast cancer after 16 years of something most of my friends haven’t had 16 days of. It was real true love from God.
He was truly a great singer. So sorry about your wife.
Prayer and peace to you sir .. you’re one lucky man I can tell to have all those blissful years. I know you miss her everyday
God bless you
Sorry for your loss sir!
Sounds like a life time of joy in those 16 years!!
My goodness! Another very underrated country singer, singing only the way well a real country music singer. I will keep listening to this icon among other icons…Damn I miss those days😢😢😢
This song has a very deep meaning... Songs from back in the day were written when feelings were real, and Life was real.. Not like today, fake words, fake feelings and no compassion for each other These days ARE almost gone forever I miss them!!!
Yes, now in 2022 this would be considered glamorizing adultery and get you cancel cultured.
If trying to quit drinking this song will make you change your mind, real cheating and drinking songs.
damn straight
And it was adult entertainment not bubble gum like today.
@@tinaalaniz1221 Oh I’ve had a great time in Tucson.
Mel just passed away. RIP Mel -- you gave us a lot of pleasure. Thanks.
I was raised on 70's country music, what an incredible era of music! Of all the wonderful songs in that genre, this song is easily one of my favorites, what a smooth, wonderful tune!
You are right on this!!
Thoroughly agree. Absolute best !!!!!!!!!
This is real country music I'm glad I grew up in that era
Yeah! Me Too. It’s not the same any more. SAD!!!!L SO SAD!!!
@@char.sWhitey Morgan is out there still keeping it real
I was 6 years old in 1979. I was born here in Tucson and my parents and I moved to San Manuel in the late summer of 1978. I heard this song on an eight track tape that my mom taped a bunch of songs from a record. I think that his music and his memories will live on forever. His daughter Pam Tillis put out a lot of great music too. She is really great too
The best Classic Country music songs/Singers can only be heard on CDs, nuthin's Country today, haven't listened to Country music for 2 decades, my CDs are my life saver, George, Tammy, Conway, Buck, etc. are holding Classic Country for me. George said, "Who's Gonna Take Their Place?", nuthin and never, future is bleak.
Ugh! RIP Mel! This is my all time favorite Country song, Mel sang at the Palomino Club bar in Clint Eastwood's classic movie "Every Which Way But Loose". We'll miss you, Mel! The old ways are almost gone for good....
Wyatt Michael miss all these things wish the old days were back
Close enough to perfect
Palomino Club bar? Yep you've been around awhile, a classic A good time to be alive.
Oh wow I’ve have some great times in California, and Tucson. lol
Oh stop
Real country music right there. Rest in Peace Mel. Thanks for the decades of great music.
Such a great voicd! So missed. His music lives on!
I was 14 here in Tucson 79 what a great year here in Tucson now and always will be it's great! I can understand about this summer!
I was fourteen in 1979 too and grew up 100 miles from Chicago. We visited AZ over the 1978 Xmas holiday and did drive down to Tucson. My dad was stationed there in WW2. I didn't listen to country music at that time and today I just ran across an old radio survey from the late winter of 1979 and am hearing this song for the first time!
I love classic Country music so much, this song is just the truth plain and simple. One of those great cheatin' songs.
Polecat5150
Who hasn't thought of this happening to them? I know I have
@@harrydeanbentzel never kiss and tell 😉
He never cheated. He just hated this music... BFF 🥺🥺🥺
I got a couple. Come have a listen. Great style I'm told
You don’t have to cheat to like it but a lot can identify. lol
Ol Mel passed away today. Had to play this one for him because it was my favorite Tillis record. Takes me back to my Uncle Buddy's house -- listening to his portable radio on a windowsill, with the Birmingham afternoon sun shining through the kitchen, where we drank many a beer together...RIP Mel. Say hello to my Uncle Buddy...
Great post, Mr. Kevin...
I was raised prim and proper. And still am.
Kevin Wicker I’m just south of bham a few miles... listenin to Mel... the sun is bright on this September Sunday afternoon... beautiful...
When I was thirteen, I used to sit between my parents while we drove down the road in our station wagon. When KRAM would play this song, I would sing along with it. I grew up on all the Country Gold of that era. I still sing it at karaoke bars here in Vegas. People love it. I get a lot of handshakes and slaps on the back when I finish singing the old greats.
if you're ok with taking down Robert E Lee you ain't country at all team vagina!
i'm a good ole rebel! now thats just what i am!
How did Trump enter this dialogue? Manginas everywhere now.
snakebitmgee You're a good man sir.
Not for nothing, but singing about the girl whose love is free, sitting between your parents?
I'm 69 and I love this
I'm 30 and so do I
Something about this tune....... really takes you back....... Funny thing, there were people back in the day trashed this sound as too smooth, countrypolitan... the strings and all that. But listen to it today, it sounds mighty fine. Imagine it coming out of a radio today...???!!!!
+PabluchoViision to each their own
Can you imagine how Country will sound in 30 years? Maybe straight techno or something, and that might even make today's Country sound real good. I actually don't know how Country can get any worse from here, but we'll find out in about 5 years time. Yes, this song does have some Pop influence; but unlike Today's Country, it's just the perfect blend of Country and Pop elements.
I was playing an AM station in my dad's 2014 F350 while hauling hay, and this song came on. My dad popped in at the same moment and said, "You're going oldy goldy". I couldn't find it on Apple Music, but that's what UA-cam is for.
Music doesn't get better than this..magic
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I saw him perform this song in Tucson during a Christmas special with his daughter Pam. Such a special evening at Desert Diamond Casino.
Music was so good back then. He was amazing and we loved his music.
My Group of N.C. Guys love M-Mel so much that we have an Annual M-Mel Tillis Golf Invitational at N. Myrtle Beach SC now for 31 years! Love us some M-Mel!!!!!!!!!
There will never be a more beautiful voice than Mel’s!
He did have a beautiful voice, didn't he? 🙂
Yes, there are… many, MANY voices.
BUT, he is among the giants of top class singing talent.
Mel Tillis was the man i remember when he sang this song in Any Which Way but Loose, he was a good joke teller to, you will never be forgotten rest in peace
This is one of the most beautiful song I've heard
Of course, it is!
Great song great era
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My uncle showed me the movie “Every Which Way but Loose” in 1986. I’ve loved this music ever since!
There is no longer real country music like this. This kind of music is a dinosaur.
Sadly correct. They actually cared about what they did and had passion for it and recordings like this prove it.
“Back in my day, they knew how to make real music... “ said my father, and his father, and probably his Dad too...! (But yes this is a fantastic song)
I agree wholeheartedly Rowdy. As a kid growing up in the 70s I remember Mel Tillis music wafting throughout the house on Saturday when my parents were doing house chores. What fond memories. I tell ya Rowdy, if we aint careful not only will we not have real country music, but we ain't gonna have a country anymore either.
Not on commercial radio. You have to find it. As always
No it is country
Mel Tillis one of my Country Heroes. Miss you Mel.
Sorry to hear Mel passed away today. Another country legend gone....😖😢
I love this song …….thinking of someone special from long ago ……
Vastly underrated country singer
R.I.P. MEL! PASSED TODAY SUNDAY THE LORDS DAY 11/19/2017.
Rest in peace, Mel, and thank you for your great music....
Mel was freaking awesome! anyone who's songs make it in a Clint Eastwood movie is ok with me brother! George King from Florida...👦
Man 😢 I didn’t know that.Bless his soul🙏🏼❤️🔥 His music will resonate forever.🙏🏼⭐️
My daddy's birthday 11/19
@@charlesdarwin1467 Another dumb Darwin THEORY.
Mel Tillis made appearance in Every Which Way But Loose sing Send me to Tucson he some movies Smoky Bandit 2 1980 Cannonball Run 2 1984 Burt Reynolds he had great music career he made be gone but his music live Forever🙏🙏
Love Tucson in summer or any other time.💖
Had my first real date in Tucson.
I've Always Loved Mel Tillis Since I Was A Little Girl
One of the classic country waltzes. Just awesome.
R.I.P. Mr.Tillis. Thanks for the music!
RIP Mister Tillis, Thank You for your music. Condolences to the family...............
Still listening to this gem in august 2024 MMMel you’re the best.
love this song im from Tucson and still here
You might enjoy my large Arizona playlist that well features the scenery around Tucson, and throughout the state.
@@cacatr4495 it got pictures of lucky wishbone?
@@WillsEasyGuitar I worked at Lucky Wishbone. Long time ago.
Went to U of A. Brings back memories.
Mel sang so good it made country fans think cheating was ok....
Go on and send me down to Tucson, and I'll get the job done.
What a timeless classic!
I LOVE MEL TILLIS It is sad that he's getting old and can't sing anymore but he is still a legend
were all gonna get old amigo
He died 2 days ago
I think he's dead.
Just watched Every Which but Loose. I had forgotten how great this song was.
This is Classic M-Mel and his beautiful, unique music IS LOVED BY THE WORLD!!! Ain't no better!! RIP M-Mel!!!
Nothing like the older days we seem to e joy them . Memories of long ago. Tru
My great uncle cecil is 94 years old he loves this song it was his wife and his song rip great aunt ruby
M-M-M-M Mel would have been 86 today-great songwriter,great singer,with a great band[The Statesiders],great entertainer-he was the whole package.We miss you,Mel.
Wonderful song, excellent singer. Mr. Tillis was the man. Love his voice
This music is 1st class
+gary monk (nywarrior50) I agree with you on that, Gary.
Yes sir
ty gary
You're so right ny302, wished we could hear music like this today!
Tojo the wrestler? He used to be big on Memphis Wrestling in the 60s & 70s.
Today I heard some sad news about Mel Tillis passing away November 19th 2017 this song right here just takes me back to a time when I used to watch him on television beautiful voice real honest person and he passed his talent off to his beautiful daughter Pam my condolences and best wishes for the Tilles family at this time God bless
This song brings back so many summer memories.
My dad loves listening to this song. Oh gosh how much i miss him, i wish i got to see him one last time to tell him i love him and I'm sorry for what i did. I love you Daddy 💕 I'll see you soon. 🚀❤💘 R.I.P May 3, 2017
I luv this song it's the best song ever I luv u Mel tillis I heard your song when I was 2 years old
A seven to eight year old me spent the summer with my grandparents in in Foss, Oklahoma riding around in their Lincoln town car listening to this, Burning Memories, Bob Wills, and Anthony Berger. Ah memories.
Was I having a great time when this song was popular! 1979 was a good year for me.
Absolutely love this song. It is so beautifully done by a wonderful artist
The last generation of the extraordinary country music singers is vanishing. Hier in Brazil the old and good country music brings me total pleasure. I love to hear Mel Tillis, Ray Price, Hank Thompson, Faron Young, for instance.
True song. True meaning. I'm and still listen to his music. It's better than reading a book.
One of my favorite drivin songs. Sad to hear of this legend passing. God speed Mel Tillis.
I remember a special lady a little south of Tucson back in 1984, will never forget her.
R.I.P. M-M-M-M-Mel-thanks for all of the great music.
Grew up in Tucson, The summers you need to get used to, they can be HOT...
When I visited Phoenix Arizona lastcyearci fell in love...I am moving there soon from Ohio...I can't wait..
My all time favorite Mel Tillis song!When country was great!
True country music. RIP Mel Tellis
I've always love this song and Mel Tills but it gos both ways remember listening to Mel growing up and watching him on Circle now amazing singer RIP
This song saddens me. My lady was a wonderful woman and mother of my children. Most unfortunately there were grave differences in our physical desires and proclivities and I strayed, searching for something I thought was missing in my life. I strayed many times in my quest, Each time there was sadness in my heart that my "Lady" could not respond with true passion. This song brings back memories of my quest that was unfulfilled with others. My "Lady" was a good "Lady"
from the dawn of my introduction into the giant genre known as c & w, this is my fave by mel tillis. "send me down to tucson" barely missed out on making my top 1000 all-time music bucket list.....lil bro
dam I am old 😂😂. brings back so many memories 🤣
ME TOO!! LOVE THIS MUSIC, CAN LISTEN ALL DAY!!! R.I.P. MEL
A lot of truth in this song.
Such a well written song with that unique phrasing only Tillis can deliver. Always one of my favorites.
I love this song, RIP legend.
RIP Mel. Thank you for the good times and memories. You will be missed.
I remember this song classic hits song was only 15 year old. Grow up all Country Music song from 1970s. Still enjoy more today. Was radio listener. Though years. Fun listen classic hits songs.
I have tried to think 🤔 of this song for years fantastic thank you.
RIP Mel Tillis your songs live forever
My father always sang this song with me. Now both are gone so I'd love to dedicate this song to Walter Baker. RIP love your daughter
Beautiful voice and emotional connection to the music. Mel you are missed.
Thanks for leaving us this song and many more just as good. Rest peacefully, Mel.
Mel Tillis will be rememberered
My hometown! Many good childhood memories! Great song from a great movie!
One of the BBBBBbBBBBB Best..
Never realized how naughty these lyrics were when I was a kid!
*_Rest In Peace Mel_*
*_Job Well Done, Sir_*
Makes Me Want To Cry Listening To This Song They Don't Make Music Like This Anymore
Thank you for the music you left us RIP Mel
Very beautiful song and the right person singing it . Love brother mel . Rip.🎤🥁🇺🇸🎸
Grew up on Mel Tillis music. This & Southern Rains are my favorite. Wonderful voice! 🎵📻👍
I LOVE this song and my wife sometimes wonders why. Aint nothing going on it's just a great song. RIP Mel Tillis thanks for all the great music.
My favorite by Mel...RIP, you will be missed.
Every whitch way but loose
I remember this song when it came out, and that movie pushed it to the top. 78ish
Still sounds great 8 24
One of the greatest country songs of all time I think
Love this man..I just melt when I hear his voice..
Rest in peace Mel thanks for all the great songs that will live on forever
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Another Great Song By Mr. Tillis ,From The Clint Eastwood Movie Every Which Way But Loose.
Saw him twice in one night at knotts berry park with my wife x one of the best memories
This guy didnt make a Bad song! RIP Mel! 😢 REAL COUNTRY folks, not like todays music😉
What a great song! RIP brother MT