Keith Whitley - Don't Close Your Eyes (Official Video)

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2018
  • Watch the official music video for "Don't Close Your Eyes" by Keith Whitley
    Listen to Keith Whitley: KeithWhitley.lnk.to/listenYD
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    Chorus:
    Don't close your eyes, let it be me
    Don't pretend it's him in some fantasy
    Darling just once let yesterday go
    And you'll find more love than you've ever known
    Just hold me tight when you love me tonight
    Don't close your eyes
    #KeithWhitley #DontCloseYourEyes #OfficialMusicVideo

КОМЕНТАРІ • 9 тис.

  • @muhammadosama9628
    @muhammadosama9628 4 місяці тому +964

    Anyone enjoying this masterpiece in 2024?

    • @zeca5254x
      @zeca5254x 4 місяці тому +21

      I am today, March 6, 2024, in São Paulo, Brazil.

    • @pocahontas1836
      @pocahontas1836 4 місяці тому +4

      Course, just found IT. Lovely Song. Make me cry...

    • @KevinMiller-xn5vu
      @KevinMiller-xn5vu 4 місяці тому +4

      ​@@zeca5254xMarch 11, 2024 and beyond, even if I have to do it on UA-cam, because even though Willie's Roadhouse specializes in traditional country music, they don't play ALL the old songs, and they play some songs that I don't remember listening to in the past.

    • @candybaker3954
      @candybaker3954 4 місяці тому +8

      This music is the soundtrack to summers in the backyard with the above ground swimming pool and dancing with my daddy when I was little

    • @Texas-Chris
      @Texas-Chris 3 місяці тому +12

      Keith Whitley is timeless !!!

  • @countrygospel2628
    @countrygospel2628 3 місяці тому +524

    Who is else listening in 2024 ?

  • @patrickmwansa6124
    @patrickmwansa6124 2 місяці тому +250

    Who is still listening to this beautiful song in May 2024?

    • @user-ww8yv7fw8f
      @user-ww8yv7fw8f 2 місяці тому +5

      Still wonder how LORI IS!

    • @clifforddaigle1412
      @clifforddaigle1412 2 місяці тому +6

      I am beautiful song

    • @340duster8
      @340duster8 Місяць тому

      Change the word eyes to thighs and it makes the song take on a whole new meaning. 😂

    • @user-qb3qf7zd5k
      @user-qb3qf7zd5k Місяць тому +2

      @@user-ww8yv7fw8foh she’s doing fine I’m sure. Keith died a long time ago. We all learn to go on with our lives after losing a loved one.

    • @cindyhornberger8356
      @cindyhornberger8356 Місяць тому

      ​@@user-ww8yv7fw8f She's married, but sadly announced last month that her husband has been diagnosed with cancer 😢

  • @SoftRockMusic83
    @SoftRockMusic83 Місяць тому +162

    Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world

    • @emmahernandez5159
      @emmahernandez5159 Місяць тому +6

      That's so sweet! God bless you and I wish you the best in life also! Take care :)

    • @jk-oh6zh
      @jk-oh6zh Місяць тому +4

      Right back at you !!!I hope life is being good to you

    • @Moki-iz2ym
      @Moki-iz2ym Місяць тому +1

      Ditto

    • @phansecomorgage1247
      @phansecomorgage1247 Місяць тому +2

      Same to you ❤

    • @georginab6995
      @georginab6995 Місяць тому +2

      Thank you!

  • @mitecochapin6031
    @mitecochapin6031 2 місяці тому +96

    Who listening on May 2024

  • @williamhoyle1060
    @williamhoyle1060 6 місяців тому +281

    My father passed away earlier this afternoon. 62 years old.
    Every Sunday he would make breakfast for us growing up, and he would have this album on cassette just playing on repeat and singing every word.
    My father is the reason I love Keith Whitley and country music the way that I do.
    Listening to this one loud as hell tonight for you old man. Hope you're singing along too.

    • @brianluce5277
      @brianluce5277 6 місяців тому +4

      Sorry to hear

    • @badanamu9249
      @badanamu9249 5 місяців тому +7

      Most sincere condolences

    • @user-jw9pu7nd7y
      @user-jw9pu7nd7y 4 місяці тому +7

      Sorry for your loss but a great memory

    • @pattyfarghaly1821
      @pattyfarghaly1821 4 місяці тому +3

      😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @Candyce-gq8oy
      @Candyce-gq8oy 4 місяці тому +6

      😢Music will take you right back to those Sundays and you can reflect on those precious memories. Sorry for your loss.. May God bless you and your family ❤

  • @user-zj9mm8sb2h
    @user-zj9mm8sb2h 4 місяці тому +86

    My dad cried when he passed away . I have seen my dad cry not to many times . Thanks for the music. RIP

  • @SoftRock8386
    @SoftRock8386 2 місяці тому +35

    I believe that somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions that I feel when I listen to masterpieces like this song.

    • @shyannecutright8914
      @shyannecutright8914 19 днів тому

      This is one of the most heart-wrenching feelings.Of course i'm gonna rap watching somebody that you're desperately in love with being in love with and hurt over somebody else

  • @thelastjohnwayne
    @thelastjohnwayne 4 місяці тому +83

    Alcoholism is a horrible thing. Get help. RIP Keith.

    • @Deborah-vx8tu
      @Deborah-vx8tu Місяць тому

      Also Weaser! RIP!❤❤❤😢❤❤❤

  • @leosemmler308
    @leosemmler308 2 роки тому +885

    I'm SOOO happy Keith is FINALLY being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame...LONG overdue.

  • @PuritaDebuque-kn4ud
    @PuritaDebuque-kn4ud 8 місяців тому +215

    Sometimes, It’s not the song that makes you emotional. It’s the people and things that come to mind when you hear it. 😚

  • @cowboygamer9952
    @cowboygamer9952 3 місяці тому +12

    One of the best songs ever written.

  • @terryadams1336
    @terryadams1336 3 роки тому +736

    Back in 1990 this song would fill up a dance floor faster than any other song.

    • @jefferyronson8950
      @jefferyronson8950 2 роки тому +19

      I believe that, plus it's almost a tear jerker.

    • @angelagartenstein7975
      @angelagartenstein7975 2 роки тому +26

      I sadly admit I was not aware of country music in the early 90s! There is a lot I have missed but no more! I have heard this song several times and today, 08/28/2021, I’ve declared this song and Keith Whitley my FAVORITE!♥️

    • @TristanandIsolt
      @TristanandIsolt 2 роки тому +14

      @@angelagartenstein7975 Friends of mine and I went over all the best country songs and singers from Hank Williams to Luke Combs and we declared this the greatest country song of all time when we we were done.

    • @sidneyclay396
      @sidneyclay396 2 роки тому +8

      my mom and dad danced to this song 🙂

    • @TristanandIsolt
      @TristanandIsolt 2 роки тому +3

      @@cameronvelthuis1844 Yep that's what David Allen Coe and the writer believe. They're biased. My friends and I took months going over all the best country songs of every year from 1960 to now. Of course it's possible we got it wrong, but not for lack of effort. Hank Williams was before 1960 but we added him in.

  • @thethorpean9997
    @thethorpean9997 4 роки тому +355

    This is REAL COUNTRY!!! bring it back, Nashville!!!

    • @danhennis7165
      @danhennis7165 3 роки тому +6

      I agree!

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 3 роки тому +3

      @@danhennis7165 agree with you

    • @boogitybear2283
      @boogitybear2283 3 роки тому +5

      I’m from Nashville. I left years ago and glad I did. I can’t stand the city anymore. It’s a mainstream joke.

    • @billydow1971
      @billydow1971 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, the new age country is just not country. Country pop.

    • @jaysmith179
      @jaysmith179 3 роки тому +3

      @@boogitybear2283 Turning more Liberal Hollywood every day. Very sad what has happened to Nashville.

  • @mpaiva287
    @mpaiva287 3 місяці тому +12

    I am not a country music guy by any means, very selective, BUT Keith Whitley made me into a fan. His voice, his music is timeless Country. The greatest of all-time👍 👌

  • @TrapMusicNow
    @TrapMusicNow 9 місяців тому +238

    Dad was awesome. Rip pops. Mom doesn’t know it but you’ll forever be the champ.

    • @MsBandrews
      @MsBandrews 9 місяців тому +10

      That must be a beautiful memory for you Thanks for sharing.

    • @kandygibson6778
      @kandygibson6778 9 місяців тому +13

      Sweetie, I am sorry that you lost your father so young. I feel sure that your father knows that he's your champ, and it thrills him.

    • @roniegaleano217
      @roniegaleano217 8 місяців тому +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @rinavandijk-dc5zg
      @rinavandijk-dc5zg 8 місяців тому +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @rinavandijk-dc5zg
      @rinavandijk-dc5zg 8 місяців тому +4

      I close my eyes because the memories are better than the real things some time he always on my mind be cos hic already go tho heaven long time ago ❤

  • @terryhogan6205
    @terryhogan6205 3 роки тому +203

    My God, this man could sing. What a shame he left us....

  • @jacobmccoy2899
    @jacobmccoy2899 4 роки тому +1573

    This is country. Not the bs on the radio now. Don’t even get me started.

    • @kevino1489
      @kevino1489 4 роки тому +14

      Relax

    • @Saiputera
      @Saiputera 4 роки тому +34

      I agree the pop is so overated

    • @peytonvaneik737
      @peytonvaneik737 4 роки тому +4

      Jacob McCoy honestly tho

    • @joseposada988
      @joseposada988 4 роки тому +3

      Today artist are better then these trash y'all call classic

    • @joes4593
      @joes4593 4 роки тому +30

      Keith could have been among the greatest country artists ever. It just wasn't meant to be. Thank God for the sample we got. A great talent. RIP Mr. Whitley...

  • @waynejohnson8843
    @waynejohnson8843 Рік тому +89

    He sang this song for every man who lost their first love....

  • @garytodd5605
    @garytodd5605 Рік тому +270

    A voice silenced by alchol addiction. R i p Mr. Whitley you are missed not only by those that loved you but by millions of others.

    • @charlesswilling5814
      @charlesswilling5814 11 місяців тому +9

      He died from alcohol but it wasn't the alcohol that poisoned him.

    • @johnbartlett9568
      @johnbartlett9568 10 місяців тому

      ​@@charlesswilling5814only Jesus saves from Sin

    • @lindacarbone9576
      @lindacarbone9576 10 місяців тому +2

      @@charlesswilling5814 Amen to that

    • @benjaminhodge5110
      @benjaminhodge5110 8 місяців тому

      @@charlesswilling5814it was the drugs that got him

    • @user-ox8ln2np4v
      @user-ox8ln2np4v 8 місяців тому +6

      The report stated his blood was still half full of alcohol when they autopsied his body.

  • @doofdudes7067
    @doofdudes7067 4 роки тому +662

    It’s June 2020 who’s till
    Checking out this song with me.. classic!!!!

  • @mandya.4314
    @mandya.4314 4 роки тому +2584

    It's January 2020, who is still checking out this song? 🙋‍♀️ Love it!

    • @birdiecurry2100
      @birdiecurry2100 4 роки тому +28

      Mandy A. ❤️

    • @bradcampbell475
      @bradcampbell475 4 роки тому +41

      This song calms my 10 month old daughter and puts her to sleep. It has since she was born

    • @1956buffalobill
      @1956buffalobill 4 роки тому +24

      My all time favorite country song! I go to a lot of horse trail rides, and this is one of the most requested dance songs - especially by me. One of my horse buddies knew whenever this song was played, that he had to dance with me. Such a great voice, gone way to soon!

    • @sidm479
      @sidm479 4 роки тому +33

      I found this song and it made me cry. Alcohol killed this poor guy. Being a good looking guy with all he had going for him and he drank himself to death. I haven't anything to offer anyone. I lost the only girl I ever loved and now I am supposed to start over at 48. Just doesnt feel like I'll be ok :'(

    • @DeborahLowe9
      @DeborahLowe9 4 роки тому +16

      @@sidm479 you will be okay just hold on and the right girl will come into your life..

  • @lesliegoldman8434
    @lesliegoldman8434 2 місяці тому +112

    Whose listening in April 2024

  • @amandanicole6914
    @amandanicole6914 Рік тому +175

    As a kentucky girl who's grown up on Keith, and loves him dearly I'm so thankful they finally gave him the recognition he so rightfully deserves
    Rest in peace Keith❤️

    • @oscarlandrum
      @oscarlandrum Рік тому +2

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..😊

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому +1

      ​@@oscarlandrumciao Oscar!🙋😍😘💘🍀

    • @shannonnichols3415
      @shannonnichols3415 Рік тому +2

      It’s not acceptable for an adult to “want to be friends with” someone you don’t know much less to have “been watching them for months! That’s inappropriate & disgusting! ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE CONTACTING KIDS! Stop it now

  • @ThePoeticKing
    @ThePoeticKing 3 роки тому +1107

    It's 2021 and I'm still listening to this classic.

    • @jessiemaness1469
      @jessiemaness1469 3 роки тому +6

      Me to

    • @hyphix03
      @hyphix03 3 роки тому +18

      who doesent i just turned 18 in april i was raised on this music

    • @songcoverswithnoah8409
      @songcoverswithnoah8409 3 роки тому +9

      Same

    • @annward4149
      @annward4149 3 роки тому +12

      Me too. I just can't stop listening to the old songs. They're just about experiences in life.

    • @tombergman5419
      @tombergman5419 3 роки тому +10

      That's because you have taste my friend

  • @gbfan100
    @gbfan100 3 роки тому +3346

    My dad would sing this at a local bar for karaoke. He sounded a lot like Keith. Lost my dad 2 years ago and I can still hear my dad singing this..

    • @dyanlondon7057
      @dyanlondon7057 2 роки тому +47

      🙏🏼

    • @katvlogs6208
      @katvlogs6208 2 роки тому +58

      Jesus will take care!

    • @dennisberry9793
      @dennisberry9793 2 роки тому +32

      So sorry for your loss oh a Nd from Qld Australia .

    • @brannonmcpherson7119
      @brannonmcpherson7119 2 роки тому +29

      Sorry for your lost

    • @territucker7926
      @territucker7926 2 роки тому +40

      So sorry for ur dads passing. It’s never easy to lose someone we love. Hold ur memories close. ❤️🙏
      Ur dad had great taste in songs this is def one of my
      top 3.

  • @syhimself5-0
    @syhimself5-0 2 місяці тому +2

    Someone sung this at the pub and I had to search it up on UA-cam. I'm 34 years old and I'm in love with this song😢

  • @flood1962
    @flood1962 Рік тому +148

    Sometimes I need this music. We all have pain inside us and when we’re sitting all alone, well I believe a good cry helps with the stress,especially when you have no one to be with.

    • @jamgirl933
      @jamgirl933 10 місяців тому +8

      Exactly! I always believe a good cry helps to cleanse the heart and soul.

    • @elsajones6325
      @elsajones6325 10 місяців тому +1

      😘

    • @cherilynjetton313
      @cherilynjetton313 9 місяців тому +3

      We are never alone ❤❤

    • @kandygibson6778
      @kandygibson6778 9 місяців тому +3

      Well said my friend.

    • @hgrossano
      @hgrossano 8 місяців тому +3

      If you believe in Jesus, give your life to Him, He will transform you beyond what you can ever imagine. His Holy Spirit will indwell you and you will never, ever be alone. You will realize that this world is no longer your focus. Everything will change and your eternity will be secure in Heaven. Prayers to you in abundance 🙏🏻❤️

  • @chrisramsey3603
    @chrisramsey3603 3 роки тому +488

    True singer, effortlessley as if he was just talking to you. Rare talent. So sad he is gone and way too early.

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 3 роки тому +13

      True very true we lost Keith Whitley to soon to alcohol addiction at the age of 33 years old when he passed away his music will always lives on forever the king of COUNTRY music singer number one and always will be

    • @bernadettemintmier9618
      @bernadettemintmier9618 3 роки тому +8

      Yes, may he rest in peace. What a voice he had. God-given talent, for sure.

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 3 роки тому +3

      @@bernadettemintmier9618 agreed

    • @gmandersonjr
      @gmandersonjr 3 роки тому +2

      He couldn't take the pain.

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 3 роки тому

      @@gmandersonjr agreed we lost Keith Whitley to soon at the age of 33 years old when he passed away from alcohol poisoning is my favorite COUNTRY music singer number one and always will be number one

  • @glorialee5354
    @glorialee5354 3 роки тому +778

    Alot of people don't want to admit but there is one person in thier life they will always treasure!!!

    • @lisavinton9396
      @lisavinton9396 3 роки тому +14

      Truth ❤️

    • @karenfall7540
      @karenfall7540 3 роки тому +48

      I know I do. He passed away before I could see him again. We were 16. I'm now 58. My heart hurts sometimes

    • @glorialee5354
      @glorialee5354 3 роки тому +17

      @@karenfall7540 I am so sorry.i know what it is like, believe me.prayers for u.

    • @ericoakes5709
      @ericoakes5709 3 роки тому +33

      So true. Even undeserved and irrational. You can't help who you love.

    • @johnksharp1197
      @johnksharp1197 3 роки тому +1

      @@lisavinton9396 tiger

  • @dmack7328
    @dmack7328 4 місяці тому +16

    I never get tired of this song... Country like it should be!!!

  • @tonydemedeiros3674
    @tonydemedeiros3674 Рік тому +81

    My dad passed 3 years ago today. He used to sing this song all the time on his guitar. Was one of his favorite songs. My 12 year old daughter has been crying missing him so much . Breaks my heart he was an amazing person who put everyone fist. Miss you so much daddy think of you every day ❤luv you see you in heaven.

    • @keithfinnell7505
      @keithfinnell7505 8 місяців тому

      He will be waiting on you! May God Bless you and keep you in His Precious Care !!!

    • @christinebrowncudney1195
      @christinebrowncudney1195 5 місяців тому +1

      Sending healing hugs, lost mine also. The pain is unbelievable 💔

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 4 роки тому +581

    How many people are still in Love with someone from decades long ago ? Holding on to long lost memories , wondering if they ever think of You . Crazy this life we live .... never knowing

    • @byronackermann5404
      @byronackermann5404 4 роки тому +13

      Amen brother....most definitely so...

    • @zk6754
      @zk6754 4 роки тому +17

      Goin on 12 years. Love at first sight. But we both had to grow as people. Those feelings have never faded on my part. I know she hates country. But she is the yin to my yang. My equal but my opposite.

    • @wholesgetsloud5102
      @wholesgetsloud5102 4 роки тому +4

      @@zk6754 crazy on THAT map of the truth

    • @zk6754
      @zk6754 4 роки тому +10

      Brian Holmes I know she thinks of me. She got engaged to some schmuck. You have people you look at and you don’t say it but you know they won’t make it. I know her well enough to know they won’t. When she has relationship problems she’s on Facebook a lot. She’s been on Facebook a lot lately. She’s admitted she has a bad problem with cheating. That tells me this is the beginning of the end for them.

    • @wholesgetsloud5102
      @wholesgetsloud5102 4 роки тому +1

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  • @12verjef
    @12verjef 2 роки тому +936

    I recently discovered Keith, and I have got to say, I haven't heard more emotion or pain from any other singers. Really tugs at your soul this stuff. Glad I found you Keith , better late than never, RIP

    • @izabellaplayz7515
      @izabellaplayz7515 2 роки тому +37

      Tragic lost he's gives you chills it's sad how he died drank his self to death in 45 mins so sad.

    • @carolej.6067
      @carolej.6067 2 роки тому +7

      Hi vertig 🎶🇨🇦🙋‍♀️ Me too. May 2022

    • @TheGlen775
      @TheGlen775 2 роки тому +16

      Yes same here,brotherly love is beautiful. Everytime I hear it I think about my big brother Nick who I lost in a tragic drowning accident 5 years ago. Wish I could go back in time.

    • @johnhopkins4983
      @johnhopkins4983 2 роки тому +16

      Your Correct ya can tell he feels his lyrics and music when he sings

    • @stephensimpson6205
      @stephensimpson6205 2 роки тому +20

      I've listened to so many tear jerking songs in my life I thought I ran out of tears lol

  • @aligayle125
    @aligayle125 Місяць тому +2

    I remember listening to Keith in the car as a kid going on drives. He had a beautiful voice.

  • @nhmichael03104
    @nhmichael03104 Рік тому +100

    Truly a timeless song... KW's voice is classic and pure. He was the gold standard.

  • @LarryBouley1
    @LarryBouley1 3 роки тому +39

    My favorite Keith Whitley song

  • @billyrice9711
    @billyrice9711 3 роки тому +443

    It's January 2021 and the country is falling apart who's still listening

  • @patricklynch1065
    @patricklynch1065 Рік тому +101

    72 years old and crying listening to this wonderful 😢man who is only here in his music. So sadly missed

    • @ScarlettEmerald4
      @ScarlettEmerald4 Рік тому +1

      ❤❤🎵

    • @oscarlandrum
      @oscarlandrum Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..❤️

    • @jamesrobert672
      @jamesrobert672 Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..?

    • @JaniceHebert
      @JaniceHebert Рік тому

      Oh so sad to hear about that. So far I hope. You doing good now and by the way I’m Janice Mind if I know about your name hearty man.

    • @Miguel-st6ny
      @Miguel-st6ny 7 місяців тому

      This song will make you 😢 😭 😿 😢

  • @johnhepfer4484
    @johnhepfer4484 Рік тому +34

    Rest In Peace Keith Whitley. I love his voice.

  • @martinhowerton9038
    @martinhowerton9038 2 роки тому +300

    Sure miss voices like Keith's with today's country music. His voice is timeless!

    • @dianelibsack6058
      @dianelibsack6058 2 роки тому +4

      Hello,.Mr. Howerton. Wantd 2 reply 2 yor Nice Comment u made. I agree,
      Mr. Whitley's Voice & Singing. Is,Timeless.& Sure Wud,Be Nice,Hearing More of It. Like His. Its Be NICE. Surely.

    • @lynncameron9885
      @lynncameron9885 Рік тому +2

      They just don’t make them like this anymore

    • @billysmith667
      @billysmith667 Рік тому +3

      This was when country music was music

  • @bensaunders399
    @bensaunders399 5 років тому +902

    I played guitar for him back in the day. He was a great song writer and a better person. Love you brother.

    • @stevelehenbauer5158
      @stevelehenbauer5158 5 років тому +23

      A great singer, and song writer

    • @jackiehollaway4520
      @jackiehollaway4520 5 років тому +28

      Love his voice. Don't think I have heard one likes his ever since he passed away.

    • @quentindugger5389
      @quentindugger5389 5 років тому +22

      You have my respect sir & my subscription.

    • @careyduggan1228
      @careyduggan1228 5 років тому +18

      Man I would of loved the privilege to experience that

    • @penmarie7123
      @penmarie7123 5 років тому +20

      How COOl is that, Ben!!...my daddy was a guitar player all his life (lead guitar and steel - gave up going to Nashville to stay and raise my brother and me, but always played music as his living)...he played with some amazing country artists. My daddy's where I got my LOVE for music!! LOVE this song and Keith's voice!

  • @missbeautifullyleleleanna7876
    @missbeautifullyleleleanna7876 6 місяців тому +36

    This song was sang deep from the heart ❤️ Ive been in recovery and will celebrate 8 years on January 21st.
    I can relate to his struggles with addiction. Through my time of self discovery and going through the physical/ Emotional sobriety,
    I have to say that there's very few artists that helped me through the hard times .. but Keith's story and his music inspired me to continue to "keep fighting the good fight."
    All is not lost, Your Victory is just beginning."
    I still take it one day at a time ❤ & I'm so grateful to have a 2nd chance at life again 💯❤️

  • @kameronstewart8851
    @kameronstewart8851 Рік тому +125

    I am a 12 year old boy that grew up listening to 80s and 90s country, and a little rock. Keith is one of my all time favorite singers, and I will never stop playing his stuff

  • @ziggyblue782
    @ziggyblue782 3 роки тому +558

    His life of addiction and death made for one hell of a sad documentary. He was absolutely brimming with talent and by all accounts was a super good guy. Those addiction demons are sure hard to shake.

    • @dgonzalez650
      @dgonzalez650 3 роки тому +24

      Sadly many have internal demons that are just hard to shake or ever fully overcome, addiction being one of the worst. You try to live life as best as you can but sometimes theres no warning before those deamons take hold and might take you all the way to your death bed.

    • @jameshuddleston4736
      @jameshuddleston4736 3 роки тому +6

      They sure are ,!!!

    • @InAtlasAtLast
      @InAtlasAtLast 3 роки тому +31

      I’m a month in to trying to shake mine, I’ve relapsed a couple of times

    • @mountaindreamer2145
      @mountaindreamer2145 3 роки тому +17

      Stay strong, go to therapy, talk to family or friends that love you. You deserve the best life can offer you. There are so many wonderful times ahead of you.

    • @elijahmorgan7620
      @elijahmorgan7620 3 роки тому +23

      Yes.... I haven't watched the documentary but I lost both of my parents in the last like 5 months over addiction... It's terrible... I'm only 19 so it's hard. I really hate how drugs change the people you love.

  • @Dadee3
    @Dadee3 3 роки тому +601

    *I'm into Jazz and R&B as a pianist, but this kind of music isn't even about the chords to me but the lyrics, something I usually never pay attention to. This music is beautiful.*

    • @joyceshaver8654
      @joyceshaver8654 3 роки тому +17

      Just setting here crying listening to Keith Whitley song so many memories from thee past. Wish he was here playing beautiful music.

    • @MrGlussier
      @MrGlussier 2 роки тому +10

      Wow just heard this fir first time the lyrics the voice and music are amazing.

    • @Dadee3
      @Dadee3 2 роки тому +6

      @@MrGlussier *Indeed!*

    • @lisarossman313
      @lisarossman313 2 роки тому +8

      Just brings me to tears Everytime I hear this song.

    • @stephaniewright340
      @stephaniewright340 2 роки тому +9

      It tells a story .that's why I love old country...

  • @kpf8186
    @kpf8186 Рік тому +18

    The Voice brought me here.

  • @user-cc5hl9nb2x
    @user-cc5hl9nb2x 2 місяці тому +6

    I saw a gentleman sing this song which i never heard before on karaoke on fb.
    Took me back when my mum passed😢😢
    Lovely song.
    Im gona sing in on karaoke some day, with a tear😢

  • @joedirt7519
    @joedirt7519 4 роки тому +665

    Sad to say the music they play today will be called "Classic Country" 20 years from now. I'm so glad I grew up to 80's and 90's Country... I'd give anything to go back to those days.

    • @dragoninwinter
      @dragoninwinter 4 роки тому +10

      Amen brother.

    • @waynekeyes1732
      @waynekeyes1732 4 роки тому +16

      I was born in88 and still listen to the real country music not this new crap

    • @dakotayoung5717
      @dakotayoung5717 4 роки тому +12

      I was born early 2000's but I grew up with real country. If people forget this beautiful music- it's their own loss 🤷‍♀️ sad to say that preservation isnt exactly easy with my generation... stubborn (and pretty hateful)
      I'd say I'm one of the only kids I know that has a listens to this: much less maintains a traditional mindset

    • @bloggingky
      @bloggingky 4 роки тому +4

      Joe Dirt one the best songs describing my era is Mark Wills, 19 something. It’s probably not one I think about when I think about my favorite songs/artists (I can never decide between Conway Twitty and The King of Country, George Strait, and of corse, Reba!) but whenever I see or hear someone talking about how they miss the music they grew up, that one always comes to mind.

    • @dakotayoung5717
      @dakotayoung5717 4 роки тому

      @Chris Russell I can understand that

  • @DavidIrbyUSAF
    @DavidIrbyUSAF 2 роки тому +184

    I miss this man, and I never knew him. His music still gives me chills to this day.

    • @mommatis8275
      @mommatis8275 Рік тому +4

      I feel the same way you do David what his music keeps him alive as long as people remember him and play his music he's not really gone his soul is gone to heaven his body may be resting but he will always be here with all of us as long as we never forget lest we always remember and never forget this is the way it should be without regret when you love someone for who they are you're loving thought she'll never die as long as there's a cheer to cry your love will be with them forever and in your heart they will never die God bless you for your awesome comment would love for all of us who miss him dearly in Maine

    • @SP-qo3pd
      @SP-qo3pd 9 місяців тому +3

      Some people you just want to do good. Keith was one of them, but he's singing with Jesus. RIP

    • @Cindi-yd7tk
      @Cindi-yd7tk 6 місяців тому

      Married David syree of polind four kids they like David ..trillium corp..ias sex. Dr. Nude bat seventy ice skater.gay test
      3:21 3:21 3:23 3:24 3:25

    • @phyllispender783
      @phyllispender783 6 місяців тому

      Such beauty and chillin

  • @charlesschaefer-yy3fn
    @charlesschaefer-yy3fn Рік тому +21

    I lived through the 90s singing these words to many beautiful women as we danced the nights away. Thank you Keith, my friend... for the memories. My friends have died one by one, alcohol takes some, drugs take some, bad health and carelessness. None of us are immortal. I guess I'm no stranger to the rain.

  • @teresariggs6523
    @teresariggs6523 Рік тому +16

    Keith Whitley's songs had so much inspiration to everyone .

    • @Urbankeith1254
      @Urbankeith1254 Рік тому

      Hello teresariggs6523
      How’re you doing?
      Thanks for all your love and support, also for being an amazing fan.
      It’s nice meeting you here ❤🎉

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому

      @@oscarlandrum ciao Oscar!🙋😍😘🌅🍀

    • @oscarlandrum
      @oscarlandrum Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.👆💯💯🥰

  • @RickSrFlood
    @RickSrFlood 5 років тому +590

    Billboard needs to rate this song in the top 50 songs of all time......enuf said

    • @TrevorM4ZT
      @TrevorM4ZT 5 років тому

      Agreed!

    • @travisbannon3216
      @travisbannon3216 5 років тому +4

      Rick Sr. Flood top 10 not 50 !!!

    • @ronriggs9954
      @ronriggs9954 5 років тому +1

      This "Cuckold song"?

    • @theyoutuber4933
      @theyoutuber4933 5 років тому +2

      Hell Yeah Brother 💪💯 you said it

    • @alexbeggs1847
      @alexbeggs1847 5 років тому +2

      Most definitely! Tim McGraw sung this at a Pittsburgh concert a few years back. Said it was one of the most influential songs for his music he could credit.

  • @sloopynumber1
    @sloopynumber1 4 роки тому +700

    2020 and still listening to real country music.

  • @michaelpringle7011
    @michaelpringle7011 5 місяців тому +8

    I love this singer. Remarkable voice

  • @alfredgonzalez1564
    @alfredgonzalez1564 Рік тому +26

    I just discovered this artist, man singing with so much emotion, heart ake, such a class act. R.I.P. Keith

    • @jamesrobert672
      @jamesrobert672 Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..?

  • @chriswilson1551
    @chriswilson1551 5 років тому +366

    Lost one of the greatest country music singers of all time on this day 30 years ago. 7/1/1955 - 5/9/1989. Keiths music will forever live on.

    • @rucitukana5375
      @rucitukana5375 5 років тому +3

      One of my favs❤

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 5 років тому +7

      Chris Wilson true very true we lost Keith Whitley to soon to alcohol addiction at the age of 34 years old when he passed away he was such a very talented person he learned the guitar at the age of 6 years old

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 5 років тому +1

      Ruci Tukana mine to

    • @richelleimingan1054
      @richelleimingan1054 4 роки тому +1

      I was 10 then

    • @richelleimingan1054
      @richelleimingan1054 4 роки тому +3

      @@williammccloud5579 he was 34? Omg

  • @MaxObra
    @MaxObra 2 роки тому +92

    It is amazing how people from different countries and different interests unite in love for this song

  • @DNaWhoot
    @DNaWhoot Рік тому +19

    I'm not much of a country fan but damnit this man and Conway Twitty make me feel their music. Much love

  • @barbarasmith4560
    @barbarasmith4560 Рік тому +14

    My sons father sang this to me because our 12 year marriage was ending that was in 1996 God rest his soul he passed in 2013 at 64 from COPD. I still cry today over this

    • @mommatis8275
      @mommatis8275 Рік тому

      I'm so sorry for your loss

    • @mommatis8275
      @mommatis8275 Рік тому

      Scott Williams is TJ we never met but I love what you wrote and you made me smile and nobody really does that anymore I hope you're smiling too I hope life is being really good to you I hope you're staying safe and staying warm it's been a long cold winter now we're finally getting the snowyou seem like a really nice person you can tell a lot about the words of person rights it's almost like you have Windows into the eyes of their soul well I just want to let you know you made me smile thank you maybe I'll chat with you again on another day so long for now for Maine

    • @jamesrobert672
      @jamesrobert672 Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..?

  • @donnasmith8301
    @donnasmith8301 3 роки тому +472

    THE GREATEST country voice to have EVER existed and will exist until the Lord himself comes back. His heart may stop beating but his memory will not die. Thanks for reading this 😁

  • @tedunseth3966
    @tedunseth3966 4 роки тому +336

    Powerful. His voice gives chills and hits the soul.

    • @juliemont.999
      @juliemont.999 4 роки тому +3

      Ted Unseth, he is so romantic 😌 I love his music

    • @tedunseth3966
      @tedunseth3966 4 роки тому +5

      @@juliemont.999 He should be in the hall of fame. He has the best voice I have ever heard in country music.

    • @pandavelli8176
      @pandavelli8176 4 роки тому +4

      Ted Unseth one of the G.O.A.T’s of country, he grew up about an hour away from me and sadly it seems he is extremely under appreciated today, he brought back that classic sound when country was going in a more pop direction

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 4 роки тому +3

      Ted Unseth i love his music as well just lost him to soon to alcohol addiction at the age of 34 years old when he passed away he was such a very talented man just lost him to soon and every song he sang there was a purpose for every song he sang there will never be another Keith Whitley the king of COUNTRY music singer number one and always will be number one and his music will always live on forever

    • @lisaklein1486
      @lisaklein1486 4 роки тому

      His son has a new album coming out.

  • @Odyssey23
    @Odyssey23 Рік тому +15

    Such a beautiful song, and what an amazing singer Keith was.

  • @DianaBlauvelt-cs4ud
    @DianaBlauvelt-cs4ud 3 місяці тому +4

    One of the Best Voices in Country music Ever! A joy to listen to & gone way too soon! Still listening after 30 years! Love you Keith!!

  • @aubreebarbosa3647
    @aubreebarbosa3647 2 роки тому +411

    Im sure we all think about someone we miss when this song is on. Hands down one of my favorite country artists of all time, RIP Keith Whitley 🙏

  • @dwade6322
    @dwade6322 2 роки тому +22

    I think EVERYONE can relate to this kind of sorrow.❤️

  • @CCBackBosland
    @CCBackBosland 2 місяці тому +2

    😅this is my Mama's favorite song.shes gotta voice like an Angel... Christina Bosland was here with Jesus and our angels😅

  • @billprovost5635
    @billprovost5635 Рік тому +8

    It's January 2023 and I'm just chillin'

  • @mattyjay8896
    @mattyjay8896 2 роки тому +150

    One of the greatest country voices of all time!!

    • @bababaker2657
      @bababaker2657 Рік тому +2

      Yes he is. He was one the greatest . Such passion in his singing

    • @lindamon5101
      @lindamon5101 Рік тому +1

      And songs!

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 Рік тому +1

      Agreed

    • @jamesrobert672
      @jamesrobert672 Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..?

    • @RobLents
      @RobLents Рік тому

      100%

  • @justinsmith413
    @justinsmith413 2 роки тому +322

    To me he has more emotion in his voice than almost any other male country singer, and thats saying alot. He makes it seem so easy, yet he still hits me hard in the feels when he sings. An all time great country voice.

    • @anotherdaystronger153
      @anotherdaystronger153 2 роки тому +10

      Yes! Exactly. This song plays in my head every so often and I just have to hear his voice

    • @Symnsn
      @Symnsn 2 роки тому +7

      He’s not only singing it, he lived it. It’s gut wrenching to me to hear so much pain in his voice, and know all the heartbreak behind it

    • @lorrainekliendienst3732
      @lorrainekliendienst3732 2 роки тому +6

      Such beautiful music.makes me CRY.xxxxxx

    • @timothystephenson2498
      @timothystephenson2498 2 роки тому +8

      I feel so bad for what music we could have had from him if he hadn't have passed away at such a young age. Always remember to drink responsibly.

    • @dianelibsack6058
      @dianelibsack6058 2 роки тому +2

      Very Nice Comment,U made. Mr. Smith. I agree wirh you. He ,Sure Does,Have a Beaut. Voice.& Sings Beautifilly.& Divine. Also.

  • @BOGSTVE
    @BOGSTVE 3 місяці тому +3

    A old man on the beach sing this song last night.. Thanks granfa

  • @dennisdemark8151
    @dennisdemark8151 2 роки тому +63

    We lost the one and only Keith Whitley 33 years ago today 9, May 1989 😢🙏🏼🕯️✝️🕯️🙏🏼
    He absolutely had a one in a million singing voice 🎤🎶🎸 that his fans will never forget.

    • @stupendous1068
      @stupendous1068 2 роки тому +1

      He died in 1989. Making it 33 years in May 2022.

    • @dennisdemark8151
      @dennisdemark8151 2 роки тому +1

      @@stupendous1068 This is correct Stu....gone but never forgotten 😢🙏🏼🕯️🕊️🙏🏼

    • @salomonalvarez3263
      @salomonalvarez3263 2 роки тому

      @@stupendous1068 what happened to him?

    • @stupendous1068
      @stupendous1068 2 роки тому

      @@salomonalvarez3263 Died of alcoholism.

    • @donniewinter5331
      @donniewinter5331 Рік тому +1

      And married to lorie morgan

  • @roadperry8768
    @roadperry8768 2 роки тому +25

    FEBRUARY 2022 Whose Still CHECKING OUT THIS SONG ... 😉 BEAUTIFUL VOICE & RHYTHMs PERFECT

  • @mmcallister6218
    @mmcallister6218 Рік тому +10

    Love this song! He was on his way! So sorry he is gone. Beautiful and emotional song.

  • @lisag.blocker5275
    @lisag.blocker5275 2 місяці тому +2

    35yrs ago today, this legend left us! Thanks for leaving us the music you made Keith...it never gets old! Where would you be today??? Fly high and soar like a Eagle!🕊🙏💔

  • @johnbrett8788
    @johnbrett8788 6 років тому +1193

    Keith we are still listening in 2018. Rip

    • @timmy38583
      @timmy38583 5 років тому +17

      John Brett yes we are

    • @carolynwalker541
      @carolynwalker541 5 років тому +15

      His real name is jackie keith whitley and was married to Loretta Lynn Morgan

    • @anthonyragazzo5581
      @anthonyragazzo5581 5 років тому +12

      It gets no better than this dong

    • @anthonyragazzo5581
      @anthonyragazzo5581 5 років тому +8

      Sorry song

    • @waynetomlinson5153
      @waynetomlinson5153 5 років тому +8

      I heard Mike sing it on the voice years back but this version gets me everytime...
      My ex gf was still in with her ex partner and I was in love with her so much....
      😢😢😢

  • @cheyanneskye
    @cheyanneskye 2 роки тому +59

    My husband just died and everytime I close my eyes I see him. God knows I would give him anything for just five minutes with my soulmate

    • @stevemichalski226
      @stevemichalski226 2 роки тому

      I’m so sorry he died

    • @stevemichalski226
      @stevemichalski226 2 роки тому +1

      You should listen to more of his songs you will enjoy them

    • @hookednrolling2009
      @hookednrolling2009 2 роки тому +2

      I want ask my wife if she loved me when she pasted away in 2013 I cry every day for her

    • @deerhunter4585
      @deerhunter4585 2 роки тому +3

      I lost my wife 5 years ago, and everytime I close my eyes I ser her. God bless you for the love you have for him

    • @cheyanneskye
      @cheyanneskye 2 роки тому +1

      @@deerhunter4585 I don't think soulmates ican ever get over each other... Im sorry for your loss

  • @AnthonysTrends
    @AnthonysTrends Рік тому +10

    One of my favorite country song and singer🤗☝️👍

  • @Motorsport-Fan1982
    @Motorsport-Fan1982 5 місяців тому +10

    One of the greatest country songs of all times...i love it❤🇺🇲
    Greetings from germany 🇩🇪🎸

  • @wilkypa
    @wilkypa 5 років тому +455

    It's July of 2019. This song should be number 1 on the radio now.

  • @maryskelton458
    @maryskelton458 6 років тому +434

    they don't make them like this anymore 😕 such a beautiful song 👌 RIP Keith God bless ❤

    • @mistymusic2857
      @mistymusic2857 5 років тому

      Xo 2018

    • @1lyonman766
      @1lyonman766 5 років тому

      Goodness Ms. Mary....yur beautiful!....If I buy a Superman outfit can we hang out?!?!.....lol.....God bless u....(& my sincere apologies if yur a Mrs!!!!

    • @maryskelton458
      @maryskelton458 5 років тому +1

      1lyonman hi there bless you for you lovely comment, I'm flattered, thank you very much, but I am a Mrs lol sorry, been married for ten years now, God bless x

    • @1lyonman766
      @1lyonman766 5 років тому +2

      Great for u Mrs. Mary!!!....& also, no disrespect meant towards your hubby!!....I pray that y'all have a blessed marriage & life!...If u don't already do so, pray together & read God's Word together...combat the enemy together!!....God bless!

    • @kilasantana274
      @kilasantana274 5 років тому +3

      Keith whitley is a legendary singer and always well be rest in peace love his music and love the song the song brings so much tears to my eyes

  • @catalinamigliardi1078
    @catalinamigliardi1078 Рік тому +7

    I listened to Keith's song Dont Close Your Eyes 100 times, not tired of listening to him. His voice is beautiful. Sounds so good to the ear

  • @williambrewer2863
    @williambrewer2863 Рік тому +7

    Many years now, a lady asked me to PLEASE listen to this song and it would maybe help me understand her perspective of me. At a young age, love had hit me hard, and left me gutted. Thus, after listening and feeling these words, I understood. Thanks Keith, 🙏 🕊

  • @stephaniewright340
    @stephaniewright340 2 роки тому +212

    Keith was an amazing song writer and singer...this song is very powerful...and he does one hell of a job singing this song..it brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear this song!!!

    • @stevemichalski226
      @stevemichalski226 2 роки тому +10

      He was so talented

    • @stevemichalski226
      @stevemichalski226 2 роки тому +5

      Which of his songs is your favorite?

    • @robertmilly6018
      @robertmilly6018 2 роки тому +4

      Hello friend how are you doing 🌹 🌹

    • @lindadawson5928
      @lindadawson5928 2 роки тому +5

      Yes he sings great, but he didnt write this song...

    • @pepesilvia1924
      @pepesilvia1924 2 роки тому +7

      He was a great singer and performer but he didn't write this or most of his other hits if any.. most older country musicians didnt write their own songs.

  • @jefferywilliams5878
    @jefferywilliams5878 Рік тому +95

    Probably one of country music greatest. Extremely underrated. He put his entire heart and soul in his music. You can actually feel the music deep inside your body. He left us way too soon. His music could make a cowboy shed tears.
    Fortunately his music will be around forever.

    • @jamesrobert672
      @jamesrobert672 Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..?

    • @doreentimmers8436
      @doreentimmers8436 6 місяців тому

      You know I was sitting in my car while my wife was shopping and I sang this..a lady stopped next to me and thanked me for singing it, she was crying and did it was so beautiful, her mom listened to KW quite often, made me feel kinda cool that someone else was appreciating his song.❤❤

    • @doreentimmers8436
      @doreentimmers8436 6 місяців тому

      Said* typo

    • @doreentimmers8436
      @doreentimmers8436 6 місяців тому

      Oh by the way, I'm not Doreen, I'm her Dad on he account.

  • @Johnny53811
    @Johnny53811 Рік тому +9

    One of my all time favorite songs. It’s crazy how many hits this guy had in such a short amount of time. Not to mention how many songs of his have become hits for others

  • @buddwenabean8921
    @buddwenabean8921 4 місяці тому +4

    It's a shame you have to listen to these older songs just to remember what the old days were like. I remember my momma listen to these songs as I was growing up

  • @ChanceTalksBusiness
    @ChanceTalksBusiness 3 роки тому +192

    To me, this is the perfect country song. There is love, heartbreak, let down, hurt, and a glimpse of hope. I don't what they play on the radio today, but it ain't country!

    • @drmf2461
      @drmf2461 3 роки тому +2

      Except there are many times that hope never comes and the hurt just grows and lives on

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 3 роки тому +1

      @@drmf2461 agreed

    • @jeffrostunna6785
      @jeffrostunna6785 3 роки тому

      ???.

    • @Soxruleyanksdrool
      @Soxruleyanksdrool 3 роки тому +1

      I thought "You never even called me by my name" was the perfect country and western song.

    • @ChanceTalksBusiness
      @ChanceTalksBusiness 2 роки тому

      @@drmf2461 That is so true! I don't know if he was going through any pain when he wrote this song, but it sure sounds like it.

  • @zaxxtraxx7088
    @zaxxtraxx7088 3 роки тому +90

    Just imagine how good country music would STILL sound if this man never died.

    • @sunshineforever6582
      @sunshineforever6582 Рік тому +2

      You got that right ⁉️ imagine how life could have been ....if only he was strong enough to withhold. This would been better place.

  • @sherryjones1404
    @sherryjones1404 11 днів тому +2

    He’s my all time favorite country singer. The richest, warmest and sexiest voice ever.❤

  • @jenniferwilhelm256
    @jenniferwilhelm256 2 місяці тому +3

    Yes, definitely enjoying this masterpiece today and always. Today May 9th/2024. The anniversary Kieth Whitley passed away. Beautiful memories of his music.❤❤❤❤

  • @arvilfrancis6029
    @arvilfrancis6029 5 років тому +1013

    Now, this is true country music. Not the shit we have today! 2018

    • @kimbam1282
      @kimbam1282 5 років тому +22

      Ain't that the truth

    • @harambes_revenge9220
      @harambes_revenge9220 5 років тому +24

      Yeah...Florida Georgia line...ugh

    • @annkarinbruaset7066
      @annkarinbruaset7066 5 років тому +21

      Thats true,,the noise they Call Music today is not Music,,,this we listen to here is Music,,

    • @williamberkebile8242
      @williamberkebile8242 5 років тому +10

      Amen!

    • @s3n159
      @s3n159 5 років тому +15

      try some Alan Jackson...also awesome, heart wrenching country music

  • @mysticmind2441
    @mysticmind2441 4 роки тому +501

    Its January 2020 ...who is here ? ...best wishes to all

    • @adamcoletti83
      @adamcoletti83 4 роки тому +1

      Yup!

    • @anthonymerrill6979
      @anthonymerrill6979 4 роки тому +2

      I been Listening to my HomeBoy fror 35yrs , from the bluegrass days with Ricky Skaggs RIP KW.

    • @williammccloud5579
      @williammccloud5579 4 роки тому +4

      Anthony Merrill true very true we lost Keith Whitley to soon to alcohol addiction at the age of 34 years old when he passed away he was such a very talented man just lost him to soon

    • @Voysh2Voysh69
      @Voysh2Voysh69 4 роки тому +8

      Drinking whiskey and listening to Whitley. Can’t think of a better night off by myself

    • @SarahSmith-ox5yr
      @SarahSmith-ox5yr 4 роки тому +5

      Thought this would be a good song for my wedding. Getting married this year. Not sure when but my man is country af & this would be perfect to dance to.💙
      He got me into this song.

  • @cathykocienda6905
    @cathykocienda6905 Рік тому +14

    This song is one of my all time favorites... it hits home. RIP

  • @elizabethrowley5593
    @elizabethrowley5593 5 місяців тому +2

    Just a beautifully honest heart felt song ❤ what I would give to find a bloke who cared about what went through my mind 😂

  • @kingnatediaz9942
    @kingnatediaz9942 4 роки тому +247

    I grew up on rap and Spanish music. And I find myself having to listen to this track at least 3-4 times a week

    • @dragoninwinter
      @dragoninwinter 4 роки тому +19

      Great music has no genre. It's universal. 👍

    • @caseyedwards3551
      @caseyedwards3551 4 роки тому +8

      Your the man to Nate that's just from a country boy from Washington

    • @johnellis3550
      @johnellis3550 4 роки тому +4

      Dude you have been missing out on this man and now you have discovered a treasure never let it go .

    • @TheBarnzilla
      @TheBarnzilla 4 роки тому +5

      Thanks for kicking Connors ass
      ;)

    • @mannygonzalez1225
      @mannygonzalez1225 4 роки тому

      Cause it's beautiful homie.

  • @stevieray56
    @stevieray56 3 роки тому +76

    He couldn’t have known it, but Keith Whitley was on his way to becoming a legend during the late 1980s resurgence of a more-traditional country music sound (though Whitley seldom wore a cowboy hat like many). Having worked with Ricky Skaggs in Ralph Stanley’s band as a teenager, Whitley had the voice and the chops for Nashville. The number-one title track from his 1988 album Don’t Close Your Eyes made him a bona fide country star, but he died of alcohol poisoning at 33 about a year after its release.
    A song about a man’s request for his partner to forget a previous paramour and make love with her eyes open, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” has since become a slow-dance classic in every honky-tonk and roadside bar. It was written by Bob McDill, the Nashville songwriting giant whose songs were recorded by Waylon Jennings, Pam Tillis and many others.
    Don’t close your eyes let it be me
    Don’t pretend it’s him in some fantasy
    Darling just once let yesterday go
    And you’ll find more love than you’ve ever known
    Just hold me tight when you love me tonight
    And don’t close your eyes
    The song would later be cut by Alan Jackson and, taking it from the female point of view, Kellie Pickler. Where most country singles from those days are now a fond memory, the “Don’t Close Your Eyes” single today is, almost inexplicably, one of that era’s strongest sellers digitally.

    • @donnahainline6531
      @donnahainline6531 3 роки тому +1

      Enough said! Nhi mop

    • @ritaflatt7605
      @ritaflatt7605 2 роки тому +1

      ❤💖♥️⚓⚓⚓

    • @larrypike2365
      @larrypike2365 2 роки тому +1

      @Steve Cabral - Your observations are incredibly insightful. I remember seeing Keith's Harley in the front entrance area of the CM Hall of Fame in Nashville a few years ago. Sad to think of all he had to live for and yet he couldn't stand the pain of life as it was for him. :-( What a tragic loss for lovers of country music. I think the Harley in this video is the one I saw at CMHOF a few years ago... ua-cam.com/video/xNU7iIdw7Ss/v-deo.html

    • @jamesrobert672
      @jamesrobert672 Рік тому

      hello do you really believe in God....?

    • @stevieray56
      @stevieray56 Рік тому

      @@jamesrobert672 No, why do you ask?

  • @JohnKennon-cf6hx
    @JohnKennon-cf6hx Місяць тому +1

    This man was a true artist. He put all his heart into his music. Proving again that todays country music has no soul.

  • @janetdixon1891
    @janetdixon1891 Рік тому +6

    My husband introduced me to this man, what a voice

    • @oscarlandrum
      @oscarlandrum Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. so how are you feeling today..❤️

  • @treywilliams551
    @treywilliams551 3 роки тому +64

    When he passed, so did real country.
    😭