The Statler Brothers ~ "More Than A Name On A Wall"
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- Опубліковано 13 гру 2015
- Album: Greatest Hits
Utgitt: 1989
Låtskrivere: Jimmy Fortune / John Malanghthon V. Rimel
From their farewell concert October 2002 in Salem, Virginia
"More Than a Name on a Wall" is a song written by Jimmy Fortune and John Rimel, and recorded by American country music group The Statler Brothers. It was released in April 1989 as the third single from their Greatest Hits album. The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart
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Jimmy Fortune (born March 11, 1955, in Williamsburg, Virginia) is an American country music singer from Staunton, Virginia. Fortune sang tenor for The Statler Brothers for 21 years, and wrote the song "Elizabeth" for the group. After The Statler Brothers retired, he continues to perform as a solo artist.
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The Statler Brothers (sometimes simply referred to The Statlers) were an American country music, gospel, and vocal group. The quartet was formed in 1955 performing locally and, in 1964, they began singing backup for Johnny Cash until 1972.
Originally performing gospel music at local churches, the group billed themselves as The Four Star Quartet, and later The Kingsmen. In 1963, when the song "Louie, Louie" by the garage rock band also called The Kingsmen became famous, the group elected to bill themselves as The Statler Brothers. Despite the name, only two members of the group (Don and Harold Reid) are actual brothers and none has the surname of Statler. The band, in fact, named themselves after a brand of facial tissue they had noticed in a hotel room (they joked that they could have turned out to be the Kleenex Brothers). Don Reid sang lead; Harold Reid, Don's older brother, sang bass; Phil Balsley sang baritone; and Lew DeWitt sang tenor and was the guitarist of the Statlers before being replaced by Jimmy Fortune in 1983 due to DeWitt's ill health.[3] DeWitt continued to perform as a solo artist until his death on August 15, 1990, from heart and kidney disease
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LYRICS:
I saw her from a distance
As she walked up to the wall
In her hand she held some flowers
As her tears began to fall
She took out pen and paper
As to trace her memories
She looked up to Heaven
And the words she said were these
She said "Lord my boy was special
And he meant so much to me"
And oh I'd love to see him
Just one more time You see
All I have are the memories
And the moments to recall
So Lord could You tell him
He's more than a name on a wall
She said "He really missed the family
And being home on Christmas day"
And he died for God and country
In a place so far away
I remember just a little boy
Playing war since he was three
But Lord this time I know
He's not coming home to me
She said "Lord my boy was special
And he meant so much to me"
And oh I'd love to see him
But I know it just can't be
So I thank You for my memories
And the moments to recall
But Lord could You tell him
He's more than a name on a wall
Lord could You tell him
He's more than a name on a wall
Lord could you tell him
He`s more than a name on a wall
More than a name on a wall
If you lived during vietnam war, or a patriot, or just a human with a heart, that song has to touch you deeply.
@@royburkham1755 wasn't born until the 90s and have never fought but this song always hits hard
I can not describe the feeling, watching the families, when I have visited the wall. Being a soldier during the Vietnam war, the hurt never goes away.
Coming from a very patriotic military familyand being a veteran and the widow of a veteran, this song could almost make us stand and salute with tears running down our faces
Sad, and lots more mothers fell the same way. My Daddy, and 3 uncles served in WWIII, 3 cousins (that I know of) served in Vietnam, and all came back. Thank God. However 1 cousin could not take basic training, his mind couldn't handle it. (this was the draft) His father that had addopted this son of his wife had to go get him.
The first time I heard this I was driving and I had to pull over and stop because I couldn't see to drive!
I was one of the lucky ones to come home. 58000 didn't make it home rest in peace my Brothers.
AMEN
"Welcome Home," William Grim....
Thank you for your service and welcome home
Thank you for your service !!
Thank You
Probably the best song written in tribute to soldiers that did not come home and their loved ones who suddenly had their world torn apart, Seen the wall, read many names and while in Arlington considered it the most humbling, calm, reflective experience I've ever witness. God Bless our Soldiers
At the Memorial Day service this year in church the pastor's wife sang this song. The entire church broke down, the entire congregation was in tears and fell apart. The pastor dismissed the service early that day. God bless the unknown names of all the men and women and families that sacrificed so much for us.
Good bye Harold. Thank you for the memories. Earth has gotten a little more grayer and heaven a bit more brighter.
I miss him. I grew up listening to them. 💔
I am a Professional soldier and despite many hairy episodes, I am very lucky to come back alive. I can relate to the words of this song and it means so much to so many people, fathers, mothers, wives and family. It is a beautiful tribute to all soldiers, especially to those whose loved ones never returned and who laid down their lives for their country. Thanks Jimmy and Statler Bros.
Thank you for your service! This comes from the mother of another professional soldier.
@@CAM-to6wy Mothers, wives and family have an equally high level of stress when their loved ones are in the line of danger. They are never honoured but they are the silent heroines who are left to mourn the voids their loved ones leave behind.
Yes I agree but try 'I was Only Nineteen' by our Australian singer John Schumann. Written about his brother in law whom he said went over as a boy and came back a changed man! I was there 1968/69!
I spent 10 years Active Duty Army, retired from the National Guard. One of the highlights of my career was spent with Armed Forces Police in Washington DC. The night before The Wall was dedicated, my partner and I escorted marching units and bands, to the area around the Capital area. We were actually asked to lead the parade, but we were dead on our feet by then.
There are two names, from my small hometown in NE Ohio on the Wall.
God bless you. Thank you for your service to our country 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏
Jimmy sang this at a funeral last week with his pal, Mike Rogers doing harmony. It was so beautiful and Jimmy is the nicest person ever! The Statlers were a class act! No other group will ever measure up to them!
Wonderful song a truly patriotic song and Jimmy sings it beautiful
The oak ridge boys gave them a run for their money though.
Brings tears to this old Nam vets eyes..Thank you Jimmy for remembering us!
Co A 2 Bn 5 th Cav
1st Air Cavalry Division,1970
Thank You
Thank you for your service.
Thank You for your service, Sir
Thank you Sir.
Welcome home, Roy
God bless those 58,000 lives and the many more who didn’t make it to the wall! You will always be remembered , MAJOR RESPECT!
I served for 24years in the Air Force. I brought home many flag covered coffins. And I cried for all of them and their loved ones.
Thank you for your service all 58,000 + all those who live with the pain every day, God Bless!!!!!
One of the best songs ever written.
This song makes me cry. Thank you to all who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
THIS 85 REAR OLD REMAINS SO MOVED BY EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BRILLIANT TESTAMENT...DO MY CHILLS SHOW?
Being a Navy veteran who served in the 80's, I respect and am grateful for those who served before, during, and after me.
I was born in the 90s and never fought but I respect all who fought and still fight and those who gave and continue to give their lives for us.
Thanks for the support....!
thank you for your service had an older brother who was in Nam and lost a classmate there
GOD BLESS all 58,000 that gave their life RIP
My brother was one who didn't make it back. It still tears me apart.
I miss the Statler Brothers :(
Brings tears to the Vietnam Vet.
My son is active duty with 23 years of service. Visiting the Vietnam Memorial when he is in D.C. is always something he does. I told him about friends I lost in a place so far away and never realized the impact it would have on his life. It is one of the reasons he joined the Armed Forces.
Hate to hear of Harold Reid's passing. 😥 Loved hearing him sing. Praying for his family ❤
I remember growing up on PBS every year they would show the Statler Brothers farewell concert and i would always watch it. One of the greatest music groups ever
This song is proof that Jimmy Fortune was an addition to The Statler Bros. not a replacement.
MrBarneyb1 Absolutely
MrBarneyb1 definitely!!
MrBarneyb1 one of the best . Just awesome, I can't imagine someone else recording it. This song really hits home.
I've seen the Vietnam Memorial wall when it came to our town..I couldn't serve in the Military due to health reasons..Had 2 family members that did...One made it home one didn't..Point is when the wall came to town i went to see it..I can say honestly had a weird feeling come over me..Hard to expaling..Hat goes off to all military
The greatest group ever!!
I am a disabled Vietnam vet, and I greatly appreciate this song!
I feel like im the last youthful fan of these guys lol and the one singing this song to me was always the best pure vocalist they had. Im only 29 but i love these guys.
As an Australian Vietnam Vet I have visited this wall in D.C. and it is quite wonderfully done. So moving and many people were crying when they touched either the wall or drew over the name of their lost one. Well done America!
Man instant tears.Miss you so much Jackie. God bless you and all.
I love the song more than a name on the wall. It reminds me of añmighty God, how he Hurt giving up his only spn.
To my brothers and sisters who never returned. I would sit on the grass for hours and just watch people around the wall.
I, too came home. Left a lot of heroes behind. Trying to go on, but will never forget them.
Before I met and married the man who was my everything, I volunteered with the 'Traveling Wall' when it came to where I lived. The people who came ranged from Vietnam vets looking for their mates to families who wanted to see the name of their son, father, brother or boyfriend. The impact of those men and women who were overcome with emotion will always be with me.
My husband and I had been married about 15 years when the Traveling Wall came to our small town --- Admittedly I was nervous how it would affect my husband --- He served 3 tours in Vietnam, been injured was awarded Silver and Bronze stars and 3 Purple Hearts --- But didn't consider what he did as unusual --- Yet I knew the memories of those battles were still inside him when he'd awake from nightmares I cannot begin to imagine.
When we got to the Wall he located one name that meant a lot to him -- He touched the name and tears fell. He looked at me and said of all the men he knew other there -- this one young man was the one who shouldn't have died and certainly not so young --- He was only 18. My husband said he was like a little brother to him --- Even with a weapon in his hand, he still looked like he should have been headed to play baseball --- not fight in a war.
This song is the most perfect tribute to all the men and women who have been sent to war --- Some never coming home and some coming home, forever changed.
Now it seems we're on the precipice of WWIII and I fear that the only thing we have learned, despite all of technological advances, is how to kill and destroy more efficiently. We never seem to learn to value life --- We're incredible adaptive and resilient creatures --- But also very frail and so easy to be destroyed............. And we just never seem to learn.........
God Bless those who gave all.....and those who wear the uniform today and stand ready to protect this country from all enemies.
A Wonderful tribute to those who gave their all. No one could sing like The Statler Brothers
They all are not just a name on a wall! Hero's
This song meant so much to my aunt who lost her son in Vietnam. RIP Ronnie Melton.
Thanks to my dad who served in korea and my uncles and father inlaw that served. And to all the other heros that did. Thank you.
My cousin was a door gunner on a Huey. He never came home from Vietnam. I have visited the wall, and have visited his marker in Arlington.....
My daddy was more then a name on the wall
I was lucky i made it home., Bless all the Nam Vets.
Thank you for your service.
@@jodybeurmann809 thanks
I so agree, my buddies are there and I am not, makes you wonder.
I hope that when everyone hears this song, that why The Veterans served you dued for and the sacrifices that our families made for in our great country.
And when you vote, remember that our Military Veterans died for God and Country.
Vote blue
In 2016 I was in DC with 23 WW2 vets on the honor flight (top 10 events in my life). We got to the Vietnam Wall, one WW2 vets searched out and found his brothers name on the wall. The 92 year old sat quietly on the back of the bus the rest of the trip, he didn't give a shit about the spread of communism in vietnam (even though we were all anti communists) Herb just wanted his brother back. What a powerful song.
MY brother LITTLE JERRY. god I LOVED HIM SO MUCH. He has a beautiful Daughter - he only got to see her for a few hours than had to go back to VIET NOAM. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY love you forever.
made me bawl like a baby when I seen them do this in person
I'm making dinner right now on this memorial day weekend thinking of those who gave all. Tears running down my face as I listen to this song.
God bless all you Gold Star moms, dads, spouses, and kids.
Love that song love the statler brothers
As an Ex Service Man myself this song is so lovely and touching 😢
This and 50,000 names on the wall are two songs that tear me up. Vietnam Veteran 67-69, God Love you all
I'm so glad I lived in a time when country music was awesome
This song is so wonderful and the Statler Brothers make it GREAT. I was lucky to not have to go to the terrible war, bur pray for the families everyday who lost someone there. Thank you Jimmy for such a wonderful song!
Thanks to all veterans if not for all of you I wouldn't be writing this today thank each and everyone from the bottom of my heart thank you
When the Statlers hired Jimmy to replace Lew he told them that until they decide retire he would be part of the group. He was just a young guy at the time. He was there when the other three retired and they did their final concert.
Hello beautiful 👋 hope you’re having a great day??
This is beautiful, It brings tears to my eyes and my heart breaks for all the parents that had a son/daughter that gave his/her life for our Country.💔
😢R.I.P. HAROLD REID
I loved him so much...
So sad 🇺🇲🇺🇲✝️✝️😢
One of the saddest songs ever.
agree
Rest in peace, Harold!
Some gave all &some still give,thanks for the like remember there are angels among us!,,,,
I still love this song and most of all The Statlers are still one of my favorite groups
Remember the POW,s an MIA,s 1969
I heard this song for the first time recently at the end of a short movie streamed on TUBI. The name of the movie is "Names on the Wall". The movie is 25 minutes long.
I love the song it touch my heart
We lost our young man and woman in Vietnam from all branches of our military. They're all more than names on the Wall.
Have not heard this song in so many years. Sure does sound different now. ~ Gold Star Mother of Sgt. Cole Wixom
Still the best
I know this is about the men & woman we lost but since I lost my father early it makes me think of him.
This is a great song for all the Men who Gave their All!!! May they all RIP!!!!!!
One of their absolute best songs since I first listened to them in '58 with 'Flowers on the Wall' Loving the Statler Brothers....and Jimmy.
Great song and much respect for doing this one. 🇺🇸
Harold, Lew and Phil are several years older than Don and they had to wait until Don finished high school before he could join the band. All four sing lead but Don handled the majority. Lewis was the unofficial leader as well as their musical director. When Lew had to step down because of his health many thought it might be the end for the Statler's. Jimmy Fortune joined as tenor and he didn't try to replace Lewis but added his own identity and personality and the quartet carried on. They had been slumping on the charts and Jimmy wrote a couple of songs that the Statler's took to #1 and they were back on top. Lew DeWitt is sadly missed but his songs and voice will always be with us.
Lew was the one who picked Jimmy to take his spot in the band.
@@TheJer1963 - Lewis heard Jimmy singing at a county fair and approached him about joining the band.
Jimmy officially became a member in 1982 when Lewis became to ill to continue.
Lew, Phil and Harold were only six to seven years older than Don. Lew was born in 1938, followed by Phil and Harold, both born in 1939, and Don came along in 1945. Don was 15 when he joined the Statlers in 1960. Lew's replacement, Jimmy fortune, was born in 1955.
@@joshuabrooks4907 - That is exactly what I said. Harold, Lewis and Phil were several years older than Don.
Amazing song. I remember the first time I heard this song. I had to stop the work I was doing to wipe a tear from my eyes.
Another USMC Birthday and Veterans Day, fewer and fewer of us. For those no longer with us RIP! For those left thank you for your service. SSgt USMC RVN 68-69 and 72-73
Thank you Veterans...past, present, and, future
No telling how many mothers have listened to this song and cried there eyes out because of a senseless war,and now we want even take care of our vet's that fought for our country 💔
AIRBORNE, LEST WE FORGET, AMEN
Outstanding thank you
Love, Jimmy Fortune is the best of the best with his powerful voice.
I remember getting off the school bus and later watching the News with Walter Cronkite. The daily death totals, year to date deaths, total deaths, draft numbers, etc. would be at the bottom of the screen. They would show the jungle, tanks, bombings, shootings, and it was beyond brutal. Soldiers came back unpopular, spit on, unemployable, and cast outs! Thanks Jane Fonda for your help! IMO, its been a downhill side for America since then. I deeply, from my heart, appreciate this song for the men and women who served in that ugly war. They were short changed absolutely. Today, when I see a hat or patch, I thank them for their service, they nearly always tear up bc they are being acknowledged for their sacrifice. They say how it certainly was done back then! Jimmy, God gave you an amazing song to share. So thankful you went to jam with Lew all those years ago!
These guys are amazing
Filmed in my hometown Staunton VA. Rip Harold we love and miss you. I enjoyed seeing come thru work and talking. These concerts were a big part of my childhood.
Voices sent from heaven, God called Harold home RIP
God bless all those that have lost someone they love to war.
One of their best songs and they had many many good ones!👍
JIMMY FORTUNE.....GREAT....
I love this song also the Statlers
Beautiful song .God has blessed all of you !
My cousin name is on the wall. I miss him.
I remember seeing the Statler Brothers less than two weeks after visiting DC and made many trips by the Wall. When they did this song it literally brought tears to my eyes. Something about being at the wall and hearing this live two weeks was a very deep heart felt moment.
Yes, SAD.
Great tribute to those who gave it their all. Thank you.
Thank you Jimmy Fortune for a heartfelt song that touches me very deeply. I was fortunate to come home from Danang, Vietnam after a year of boots on the ground. I've been to the Wall several times, each as emotional as the first. Your song is especially poignant on this Christmas Day. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart and God Bless you and you family.
God bless you sir. Welcome home
@@paulrolf9011 Thank you, Sir!
@@craigb9489 Your very,welcome!
When Jimmy sings "Lord, my boy was special..." just crushes me. Thank you to our brave men and women that didn't come home.
God Bless our Vets. Not trying to be popular. I got three Uncles that served proudly. You did what was asked in an impossible situation. Merry Christmas
I seen the wall ome time in branson i see s lot of named i knew that i went thru basic in 1969
I have a playlist on my computer full of songs that would be appropriate for Memorial Day. This song is at the top. God bless all those who served, those who serve today.
Just listened to your song and it made me break out in tears. An amazing song with a good message behind it.
RIP: Larry Campos, Trine Romero, Melvin Carrillo, Crescendo Paul Sanchez of Roswell, New Mexico, Miguel Montanez of Carlsbad, NM and Ramon Leyba of Albuquerque, NM.
I love Phils harmony
Wow!
Thank you vets and welcome home.
It's sad knowing that many veterans are forgotten after they're K. I. A.It's also cool how Don and Harold sit with their heads bowed when they're not singing.
I lost my brother in vietnam in 1969 and i still miss him to this day and this song brings back alot of memories i love you and miss you dennis i wish that we would of had more time together just to talk to each other
God Bless you sir, and your brother. The nation can never repay its gratitude for your brother's sacrifice.