He should have been in both places a lot sooner than he was a lot of people with a lot less talent than he had got in sooner than he did which was just not right
One of the great songwriters and a very fine singer. This song has been immortal...recorded by such stars as Ray Charles and many more. These Jordanaires, who also backed up Elvis in the early years, are great too. Hal David helped write a great one for Don, recorded in 61, called Sea of Heartbreak. It was a monster hit when we were youngsters. I still love it to day!
Unbelievably, this classic song by Don only made it to the #7 spot in the Billboard Country charts in 1958. All I can say is that there must have been a hell of a lot of good records out at that time because to my way of thinking, this has #1 written all over it.
tarquin45, just seen this one mate, In 1958 I was 19yrs, there was so much great music for those times. Buddy holly etc. I'm still playing now and feel a bit sorry for the latecomers who listen to (What I think is) Crappy music you can find me on youtube, and maybe "Whatever happened to Saturday night" Gib Williamson,,,, Thanks
This song just ripped my heart out, threw it down, stomped it into the ground, poured gasoline on it and lit it on fire. 😭 It's a beautiful, outstanding song, though. 😄
The first song I heard from Don Gibson was sea of heartbreak and have been a big fan ever since .The Ray Charles I can stop loving you is by far the best . Every song Ray sang had that magic quality .Ray was a genius.
Worked with him once at a little school near Springfield Mo. There was a storm that night and all the musicians let go of their electric instruments when a lighting bolt struck something nearby and the lights flickered. I was singing and had a hold of a metal mike stand. I turned loose of it, but we were doing Amazing Grace and we never missed a beat. fun memories
AWESOME! There will never be another chorus the likes of The Jordanaires. So grateful to see this clip. Nice that T.Tommy asked the group to come forward for this performance. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing! :D
I just love it! And because of Don Gibson WHO wrote this song, thanks Don (IF you can read youtube comments). Wonderful country song it is! Pity that I cannot see the video (because of this app?).
True country and western music, as it was once called. I like the way Gibson sings his song. He toys with the melody a bit and his phrasing is fantastic. Normally, I like the Jordonaires, but could have done without their solo. I can still appreciate Ray's version, but the two can't be compared - apples and oranges.
Isn't that T. Tommy Cutrer that introduced the song? He has a GREAT bass voice, himself. Loved him when I was a little girl and knew him so much. That was in the early to mid-50s, btw.
If by out of fashion you mean Don isn't grabbing his johnson and hollering about his bitches and his bling...well...sir...I will just stick to out of fashion. Same goes for the stupid talentless garbage coming out of Nashville these days. And BTW..a whole lot will agree with me..not that it matters.
Unbelievable Gibson, il folk singer per eccellenza! Che - detto da un vecchio italiano classe 44 mica è poco! O no? Auguri a tutti gli amanti di questa vera musica "western"!
There are some good bargains available just now on Amazon UK I just got 7 Don Gibson original LP's They are now on a box set CD and have been enhanced (whatever that means) for just a few quid. Admittedly there are no liner notes but a great set of Don's early stuff. Check it out. Long live Don Gibson!
I think Don is playing a Gibson "L-5" . The beautiful guitar fills in the backround played by Gene Sloan are played on a super 400 ,which is like an L-5, but with a cutaway and electronics. This is at a time when music,guitars ,and amplifiers were at the top of their game.
@@jimmybusk Don Gibson is playing a Super 400, not an L-5. btw, never heard of Gene Slone. I was looking to catch a glimpse of Grady Martin, but it wasn't Grady. I was wondering who was playing all those guitar fills. Thanks.
Some folks want to believe that this song is Arthurs, but until I see it in black and white...written on a napkin with beer stains on it...Don Gibson wrote the song!
This song came out I thought it was a beautiful song it was on a 45 . On the other side was Oh. Lonesome me . For the ones that don't know he wrote both on the same day both went to number 1.on the hit parade
Tom Smith Yeah that's the way Don was. I think he had his inner demons torturing him. Maybe even some little white pills too. But he was obviously a gifted songwriter and deeply felt his songs. This from "Barton Fink" "No, I've always found that writing comes from a great inner pain. Maybe it's a pain that comes from a realization that one must do something for one's fellow man - to help somehow to ease his suffering. Maybe it's a personal pain. At any rate, I don't believe good work is possible without it." That's Don Gibson the singer/songwriter.
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never forget he wrote this great song along with a lot more hits. Terribly underrated!!!!!
I've just now discovered that!!
He's in the "Songwriters Hall Of Fame " and "Country Music Hall Of Fame".
He should have been in both places a lot sooner than he was a lot of people with a lot less talent than he had got in sooner than he did which was just not right
One of my Daddy's favorite songs. God rest his Soul. One of mine now too.
my wife and my favprite song. this has been our song for going on 59 years. always snuggle when we dance to it
One of the great songwriters and a very fine singer. This song has been immortal...recorded by such stars as Ray Charles and many more. These Jordanaires, who also backed up Elvis in the early years, are great too. Hal David helped write a great one for Don, recorded in 61, called Sea of Heartbreak. It was a monster hit when we were youngsters. I still love it to day!
I grew up listening to his great hit songs. Don Gibson is a piece of the American Pie. A true pillar in his fans life..
Don was brilliant at songwriting and a great country singer.❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was truly a great song. But was not written by Don.
This special song with its many 'memories' will live on FOREVER!!!
this was my wifes and my song from the start in 1961. we have been married for 59 years now. still going
What a glorious glimpse of music history that was So much talent displaying it live. Wonderful.
So good to see Don Gibson and the Jordanaires performing live on a video! Thanks a million for posting it.
I loved playing these songs On the juke box when I was sixteen years old and still love all of your songs thanks again Don Gibson G //B you
Hello Janice.
I guess you most be a country music lover
Don Gibson I always though under promoted in the US, but in Australia we played his music a squillion time.
Fabulous, he was one of the best, wrote some great songs and a great singer.
After Elvis started using the Jordanaires, every star wanted them. They been on every major hit record for years.
True country music, oh bring it back.
Unbelievably, this classic song by Don only made it to the #7 spot in the Billboard Country charts in 1958. All I can say is that there must have been a hell of a lot of good records out at that time because to my way of thinking, this has #1 written all over it.
Well, this was the B-side to "Oh, Lonesome Me", which went to #1.Tough for B-sides to reach #1
All music back then was good in like now sadley
tarquin45, just seen this one mate, In 1958 I was 19yrs, there was so much great music for those times. Buddy holly etc. I'm still playing now and feel a bit sorry for the latecomers who listen to (What I think is) Crappy music you can find me on youtube, and maybe "Whatever happened to Saturday night" Gib Williamson,,,, Thanks
Don is a legend.
57-60 there was a lot of good music
This song just ripped my heart out, threw it down, stomped it into the ground, poured gasoline on it and lit it on fire. 😭 It's a beautiful, outstanding song, though. 😄
Yea! You wax eloquent with the English language.
Absolutely, nailed it!
One of the all time great performances
Yep.
The first song I heard from Don Gibson was sea of heartbreak and have been a big fan ever since .The Ray Charles I can stop loving you is by far the best . Every song Ray sang had that magic quality .Ray was a genius.
Sea Of Heartbreak one of my faves 👍👍👍👍Lone Wolf :)
RAY CHARLES ha sido el mejor intérprete de la historia. Su versión de este tema, junto a THE RAELETTS, es la número UNO de todas las que se han hecho
Another great classic. Love Don Gibson.
How the hell do you down vote the guy that wrote the song? He is not using a bunch of studio mixer crap, pure singing clear and raw.
Some people would repaint the Sistine Chapel ceiling with a roller.
I have this on DVD, along with several other performances by several artists. LOVE IT!!!
Hello Helene.
I guess you most be a country music lover?
Worked with him once at a little school near Springfield Mo. There was a storm that night and all the musicians let go of their electric instruments when a lighting bolt struck something nearby and the lights flickered. I was singing and had a hold of a metal mike stand. I turned loose of it, but we were doing Amazing Grace and we never missed a beat. fun memories
starworth1 mii
wow!!!! you must've been one darn good singer!! do you still sing?
Hi 👋
Hello beautiful.
I guess you most be a country music lover?
Absolutely Love this man. Love this song. He's DEFINATELY EYE CANDY!!!
hahahahaha!! eye candy or what!!!!! love that expression. fab!
Thanks Don Gibson, I absolutely love this song.
Hello irene.
I guess you most be a country music lover?
When Classics gather 'round and talk about "The Classics", this is a big part of the conversation.
Brilliant version by Don and the Jordanaires...
ole classic!! country!!🎸🎤🎶🎵wonderful** love💕 it!😊😊
The Jordanaires are icing on the cake. ❤❤❤
AWESOME! There will never be another chorus the likes of The Jordanaires. So grateful to see this clip. Nice that T.Tommy asked the group to come forward for this performance. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing! :D
Another great singer with a great voice the original is the best
Yes, l just can't stop loving you, but now l live in memories of yesterday of U.
I'm a Don Gibson fan but I'm a huge jordainares fan.
These guys are the all time vocal back up champs .
LOVE THIS MAN AND HIS MUSIC.
He also wrote "Sweet Dreams", made famous by Patsy Cline and covered by Tommy Mclain with a Swamp Pop version...very talented man...RIP.
Esta presentación almacenada en un vídeo es una joya. Gracias por subirla
I can only imagine what METROPOLIS would've been like with this original version. Kudos to Don Gibson!
“A classic!” Just Magic! ❤️ 10 out of 10!
Best. Amazing song he wrote. RC is known for it.
I was only 3 1/2. This is great. My parents and I would have been watching this. I miss these shows. Thanks guys.
Hi Patricia
Hello Patricia.
I guess you most be a country music lover?
@@howelorenzo7962 Yss, I am. Raised on Hank Williams and Hank Locklin, among many others. My family were/are musicians and singers, songwriters.
@@patriciajrs46 wow that so nice. Where are you from originally?
@@howelorenzo7962 Wyoming.
Don gibson ..beautiful masculine voice
This song is awesome!!!
I just love it! And because of Don Gibson WHO wrote this song, thanks Don (IF you can read youtube comments). Wonderful country song it is! Pity that I cannot see the video (because of this app?).
True country and western music, as it was once called. I like the way Gibson sings his song. He toys with the melody a bit and his phrasing is fantastic. Normally, I like the Jordonaires, but could have done without their solo. I can still appreciate Ray's version, but the two can't be compared - apples and oranges.
Original! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Hello Rhonda.
I guess you most be a country music lover?
I just sang this on the Simply Sing app!
This is the first time I’ve seen this music video! ❤
Great singer also wrote some of the greatest songs.
great film here, thanks for the posting really enjoyed this. Many thanks.
Best song ever my dads favourite song he died very young but he loved Florence my mom so much and he was a Johnny cash fan and he loved Detroit city
Hello Brenda.
I guess you most be a country music lover
What a great song!
June Carter had a crush on Don Gibson; but Johnny Cash made her his... pretty love story 🤩
Thanks for the posting... I love it!
Isn't that T. Tommy Cutrer that introduced the song? He has a GREAT bass voice, himself. Loved him when I was a little girl and knew him so much. That was in the early to mid-50s, btw.
Hello Linda
years has taken its toll on me but the songs still makes sense for me.
Love Don Gibson. He is s urchins a talented song writer
There's zero doubt that music was far, far superior back then.
Baron Evola, nice to see you here. I appreciate the presence of your kind here.
Nostalgia is a seductive liar.
@@TheSaltydog07 Today's music sucks and has been in a downward spiral since the 60s. Hardly an arguable point.
only 71G viewings???? People have no taste these days...very awesome rendition. Soulful...
+Tom Smith 24K in the past 5 months. That's respectable for out-of-fashion 50 year old music.
If by out of fashion you mean Don isn't grabbing his johnson and hollering about his bitches and his bling...well...sir...I will just stick to out of fashion. Same goes for the stupid talentless garbage coming out of Nashville these days. And BTW..a whole lot will agree with me..not that it matters.
YES I AGRED GIVE ME THIS GREAT SINGER AN SONGS GOD BLESS DON
Tom Smith I TOTALLY AGREE with you Tom and most of the True Classic Country musicians and singers also do!
Tom Smith Should be 71 million in a more perfect world. But at least we have Google UA-cam to have a world communal share.
!Que combinación.....Don Gibson ylos Jordanaires!
Such wonderful memories
Great singer
You've been gone 10 years and I still love you
@Mary Hodgmond. It's been longer than that, he passed away a little over 16 years ago at the age of 75. RIP Don Gibson.
love this elvis does a pretty good one
wow very nice country song
Great song!
this is the best version!!!
Unbelievable Gibson, il folk singer per eccellenza! Che - detto da un vecchio italiano classe 44 mica è poco! O no? Auguri a tutti gli amanti di questa vera musica "western"!
Don Gibson from Shelby NC
Love this.
Wonderful! Dedicated to my Chiara!
I can't stop lovin' you!
You can visit Shelby, NC and the Don Gibson Theater & Museum and catch a rising star !
There are some good bargains available just now on Amazon UK I just got 7 Don Gibson original LP's They are now on a box set CD and have been enhanced (whatever that means) for just a few quid. Admittedly there are no liner notes but a great set of Don's early stuff. Check it out. Long live Don Gibson!
GREAT CLIP!!THANKS FOR POSTING!!!!!!!!!!
DON GIBSON ,,,,LOVE YOUR MUSIC
I sat next to Gordon Stoker (left) at the Dove Awards 1978 - he was cool but I would love to hear more of his stories about the Elvis days etc
Adios amigo .! Sadly missed .
When America was American.
North or South America?
Many thanks for this great recording. Really good to see. Much appreciated already subbed but I just rang the bell tonight.
this is the smoothest/new favorite version and it was done live. didn't need fancy recording processes.
Great!
Ray Slagged Off "ELVIS" On TV,,, So He's Definately Outta The Picture❤❤❤Craic On 'DON' The Stage Is Yours👍
I love it.
Die alten Lieder waren die besten.
classic song
todays county music should take notes and lessons
he wrote this and "oh lonesome me" the same afternoon while living in a trailer.
And written for his wife that had recently left him.
That sure is a perty guitar!!!
Hi🌹
Gibson Super 400 archtop, 18" lower bout. Don had killer taste in guitars.
Hello Helene.
I guess you most be a country music lover ?
wonderful voice. don must have been a smallish guy, that big gibson dwarfs him.
Yesss
That's a pretty guitar.
Sure is. That's a Gibson Super 400 I believe.
I think Don is playing a Gibson "L-5" . The beautiful guitar fills in the backround played by Gene Sloan are played on a super 400 ,which is like an L-5, but with a cutaway and electronics. This is at a time when music,guitars ,and amplifiers were at the top of their game.
@@jimmybusk thank you for all this detail!
@@jimmybusk Don Gibson is playing a Super 400, not an L-5. btw, never heard of Gene Slone. I was looking to catch a glimpse of Grady Martin, but it wasn't Grady. I was wondering who was playing all those guitar fills. Thanks.
@@sirwinston2368 Gene SLoan. He is really moving on the Don Gibson "Lonesome Number One" video. ..........PS, The Merle Travis Videos are also move.
Dá uma curtida quem veio procurar essa música após o the Voice!!
Some folks want to believe that this song is Arthurs, but until I see it in black and white...written on a napkin with beer stains on it...Don Gibson wrote the song!
Many people covered this song. It's great. I have a Ray Charles CD with a cover of this on it. The credits say Don Gibson. I love this music.
Ray Charles does a great job on this song too
he does!!! Roy Orbison as well. Don is the best . . . . . handsome
they are different moods...but I get your point...
@ tis true! all of them were brilliant!! thanks for reply
This song came out I thought it was a beautiful song it was on a 45 . On the other side was Oh. Lonesome me . For the ones that don't know he wrote both on the same day both went to number 1.on the hit parade
They've got the stand-up Bass and the electric Bass.
Very common back then.
Great Song 👌 gotta say JLL- The Killer does the best version (as always)
But, time has stood still, since we have been apart?
that is floyd cramer on piano
What year was this??
Songs like this one and Georgia on My Mind show what an extraordinary singer and player Ray Charles was.
Dons image is somewhat haunting...
Tom Smith
Yeah that's the way Don was. I think he had his inner demons torturing him. Maybe even some little white pills too. But he was obviously a gifted songwriter and deeply felt his songs.
This from "Barton Fink"
"No, I've always found that writing comes from a great inner pain. Maybe it's a pain that comes from a realization that one must do something for one's fellow man - to help somehow to ease his suffering. Maybe it's a personal pain. At any rate, I don't believe good work is possible without it."
That's Don Gibson the singer/songwriter.