Rest in peace Jo-El. Saturday January 13, 2024. It is my understanding was you were on tour and was playing in Llano Texas at the Llano Country Opery. Your Last song was Tear Stained Letter for which you received a standing ovation. Later on after the show you suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. My Mother and Father really liked your music and so did I. Rest serenely and thank you for the music and wonderful memories!
For some odd reason, this song came into my head today so I headed off to youtube to give it a listen. I didn't know the singer Jo-EL passed away earlier this year until I saw your post. RIP.
RIP Jo-El, you could rock the house! I’ll never forget you and Doug Kershaw tearing the stage up, you on your squeeze box and Doug on his fiddle. They don’t make them like y’all anymore! Now it’s time for you to rock Heaven! God’s blessings to your family and all your fans!
Jo-El Sonnier looked a bit like Eli Wallach. This country classic is my favorite song from him. This should have been a Billboard #1 country hit for Jo-El Sonnier. Reached #9 in the fall 1988, so still a big hit. What a musical treasure he was. RIP Jo-El Sonnier. Your music will live on forever.
I didn't know he had come back after his first wife's death. I've missed so much.Loved his songs so much. RIP Jo-el. My condolences to his wife and family.
Just heard the sad, heart breaking news that you are with Jesus and playing your wonderful Cajun music! Love you, and your music will be missed. Only good stuff comes out of Louisiana, you! Doug, Sammy, and Eddy Raven. I will think of you when I see that blue Cajun moon Eddy sings about! RIP and you have left behind many tear stained pillows with your passing, dear Jo-El! 💕 🌹 rosita
Woke up at 2:00 this morning with this song stuck in my head. Everybody has sung it but it’s just not the same without him and his squeeze box. Love it!!!!
I’m from the UK and I regret not seeing Jo-El when he came over a good while back. Thought he should have been a bigger star Stateside and disappointed his version of ‘Someday I Will Leave The Parade’ isn’t on you Tube. What a great recording ‘Tear Stained Letter’ is.
Awesomeness!!! Loved this song as a child! Used to dance and sing the words they don't make songs like this anymore! Right Through The Door Come a Tear Stained Letter!!! Oh Yeah!!! Such an underrated performer Joel was! Such a great get up and dance song!
Absolutely My Undoubted Favorite Country Record! Heard This On A Local Country Station Back N July 1991! Jo El Covered This Tune, Sounding Like The Karaoke Version, This 1 Is The Best!
I really miss hearing this song,just heard it today for the first time in almost its release!! We need more Jo-El Sonnier and Alan Jackson,etc! Not this crap they're calling country,today! The 90s was my kind of Country Music,it had something to look forward to; it also had hope about the future but,apparently the up and comers weren't listening!!!!
Hate to break it to you but the 90s is what started what modern country music is. Garth Brooks is the biggest reason country is where its at today. He mainstreamed it by adding pop flare to his songs and it just went from there. If you want to blame anyone, blame the biggest selling country singer of all time. :)
They get the red ass at me for changing a few lyrics.....like....."cry and cry if it makes you feel better ...wallow all around on a tear stained pillow.....no one thought it was funny....wrong crowd....boy was I in the wrong place. HAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHA
![Richard Thompson & Jo-El Sonnier - Tear Stained Letter [1990]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-wKZu8o0s9g/mqdefault.jpg)
Rest in peace Jo-El. Saturday January 13, 2024. It is my understanding was you were on tour and was playing in Llano Texas at the Llano Country Opery. Your Last song was Tear Stained Letter for which you received a standing ovation. Later on after the show you suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. My Mother and Father really liked your music and so did I. Rest serenely and thank you for the music and wonderful memories!
For some odd reason, this song came into my head today so I headed off to youtube to give it a listen. I didn't know the singer Jo-EL passed away earlier this year until I saw your post. RIP.
So sorry and deepest condolences to a Legend.
RIP Jo-El and thank you for all the wonderful music you gave us.
This is one of those songs that stays with you. Rest in peace dear soul.
And we have lost another legend. RIP Jo-El, you'll be in our hearts forever ❤😢
RIP Jo-El, prayers going out to family
I'm jealous of heaven. They have Jo-El now. What an amazing talent! Rest in peace.
RIP Jo-El, you could rock the house! I’ll never forget you and Doug Kershaw tearing the stage up, you on your squeeze box and Doug on his fiddle. They don’t make them like y’all anymore! Now it’s time for you to rock Heaven! God’s blessings to your family and all your fans!
Jo-El Sonnier looked a bit like Eli Wallach. This country classic is my favorite song from him. This should have been a Billboard #1 country hit for Jo-El Sonnier. Reached #9 in the fall 1988, so still a big hit. What a musical treasure he was. RIP Jo-El Sonnier. Your music will live on forever.
I didn't know he had come back after his first wife's death.
I've missed so much.Loved his songs so much.
RIP Jo-el.
My condolences to his wife and family.
A son of Louisiana made us real proud. Keep singing in Heaven to make the angels smile. ❤
I just love this! RIP Jo El. We miss you!!
Old but Gold! Best arrangement of this song. No question.
6-year-old me loved this song.
Fast forward 32 years and I gotta say, I had darn good tastes as a kid.
Me too ! I was 10 I would sing and dance every time it came on the radio I taped it on my tape record
Awsome drums 🥁in this song !😀
Just heard the sad, heart breaking news that you are with Jesus and playing your wonderful Cajun music! Love you, and your music will be missed. Only good stuff comes out of Louisiana, you! Doug, Sammy, and Eddy Raven. I will think of you when I see that blue Cajun moon Eddy sings about! RIP and you have left behind many tear stained pillows with your passing, dear Jo-El! 💕 🌹 rosita
This song is obviously a master piece song..
From "Come On Joe," RCA, 1988. Loved it the first time I heard it, love it still.
That’s a great record!
I love this kind of music
I love this song.
Brings back memories
Seen him at the Indiana state fair back in 1991. He opened for Alabama. Great show.
Great one by Jo-El Sonnier! Danced to his music in the younger years! Cajun just like I am!
A masterful performance of one of Richard Thompson's most memorable compositions.
Woke up at 2:00 this morning with this song stuck in my head. Everybody has sung it but it’s just not the same without him and his squeeze box. Love it!!!!
Can't get enough of this jam!
Yeah it rocks, and is one of the best from the time period
I wish the country would come back to its roots like this guys music, Jo-EL Please come on back !!
I’m from the UK and I regret not seeing Jo-El when he came over a good while back. Thought he should have been a bigger star Stateside and disappointed his version of ‘Someday I Will Leave The Parade’ isn’t on you Tube. What a great recording ‘Tear Stained Letter’ is.
Awesomeness!!! Loved this song as a child! Used to dance and sing the words they don't make songs like this anymore! Right Through The Door Come a Tear Stained Letter!!! Oh Yeah!!! Such an underrated performer Joel was! Such a great get up and dance song!
Best version ever! Amazing tune and voice
I have loved this song ever since it came out!
John Clayton Cole
helped me find Richard Thompson. ....
BEST SONG in the past 30 years!
Joanne Murphy appreciate you listening
+Joanne Murphy ok i will put it on my faves ! go joe go !
Come on Joe!!!
Came out in between 8 th grade and my 9th grade year 💕
Absolutely My Undoubted Favorite Country Record! Heard This On A Local Country Station Back N July 1991! Jo El Covered This Tune, Sounding Like The Karaoke Version, This 1 Is The Best!
His music makes me feel like dancing, I'll be 77 next month
Bring back that country
this was my absolute favorite country song as a kid. it still is today!
I hadn't thought about this song in years
Love this song!!! Get's stuck in my head for days:)
I MISS YOU UNCLE JOEL!!!👩🌸🌸🌸💗💙
Damn , I really love his music
I love this song. My mom had it on a CD and, when she played it, my cat loved it. She would tap her tail in tune with it.
That's awesome.
RIP
If that song don't get yer feet movin'.......ain't no hope fer ya. 😃
One of thee greatest albums of all time!!!
When I lived out in Arizona I like to listen to Navajo Country AM 660. This song was always a favorite.
excellent song...thanks for posting
Oh the memories and SWEAT doing the "Walking Wazi" to this song!!😃
I was privy to see him live, back in the day. Thanks for posting.
This my favorite song
I really like & dig this song I was 6 years old when this song 1st played on the radio I also like the music video
My mom loved this song
I really miss hearing this song,just heard it today for the first time in almost its release!! We need more Jo-El Sonnier and Alan Jackson,etc! Not this crap they're calling country,today! The 90s was my kind of Country Music,it had something to look forward to; it also had hope about the future but,apparently the up and comers weren't listening!!!!
Hate to break it to you but the 90s is what started what modern country music is. Garth Brooks is the biggest reason country is where its at today. He mainstreamed it by adding pop flare to his songs and it just went from there. If you want to blame anyone, blame the biggest selling country singer of all time. :)
Yes Yes Yes! Another great song
I love cajun music
awesome song!!!!
Thank you for this -- a great heart starter!
I love this song
I'm not Cajun but I love Jo-el's songs!
U bet baby girl.
Wow, great cover.
Great song a friend of agood friend of mine always remember him Cajun Great
Jo_El is always good for a speeding ticket.
HA HA!! Very well-put!!
sang this to a co worker every day, well just the cry cry part
I did the same thing last week!
@@lorennicholls5901 sweet
Once heard always remembered
Karen Riches super.
Karen Riches look beans
Wanna see how fast a kenworth will go?? Put this on and you'll find out GREAT GREAT TUNE!!!!
AlwYs liked this Cajun song, & Jimmy c. Newman etal!
Richard Thompson said royalties from this song paid for his kid’s college education.
Written by Richard Thompson . check out Patty Loveless version . Also Johny Cash
D1 Big Shifter Johnny Cash's "tearstained letter" is different.
RIP
great singer from South Lousiana
Richard Thompson!
Dewd this is what music is!!
Just now learning about his death a month later.
Ah, takes me back.
RIP, cher.
All credits to Richard Thompson
oudeterp for sure.
Great
Apparently Linda Thompson has 34 friends.
They get the red ass at me for changing a few lyrics.....like....."cry and cry if it makes you feel better ...wallow all around on a tear stained pillow.....no one thought it was funny....wrong crowd....boy was I in the wrong place. HAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHA
WOW -- love it aaaaa eeeeeeeeeeee
ccc music
That drummer, good gawd. And the guitar player, yikes. This is the kind of song that makes me want to run out and start a band just so I can play it.
txan but i dig it!
I thought he was a dang good singer but I guess no one was ready for his kinda music. Maybe
The
She was cheating. Go with the squeeze box
I love this song
RIP