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  • @jeffmatuszak477
    @jeffmatuszak477 6 місяців тому +4

    The photo of The Statlers, Emmy, and my hero, Tom T., all inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame the same night, will forever be etched into my memory! 💜💜💜

  • @thelastjohnwayne
    @thelastjohnwayne 3 роки тому +31

    Both Lew and Harold are now gone but they will not be soon forgotten by us die-hard Statler Brother fans

  • @russellhancock9765
    @russellhancock9765 3 роки тому +17

    I will Never Forget The Starter Brothers. So Sad that Harold is Gone.

  • @carolynridlon3988
    @carolynridlon3988 Рік тому +7

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤ - loved them since the very beginning on johnny cash show. Rip Lew & Harold.

  • @danmenefee5437
    @danmenefee5437 5 років тому +128

    This was, and will be, the best quartet that ever lived! Believe it!

    • @chuckwilliam4746
      @chuckwilliam4746 4 роки тому +6

      So good

    • @richarddennis9598
      @richarddennis9598 4 роки тому +6

      You're Right About That, Dan Mene. I Like The Oak Ridge Boys, Too. But To Me, They Only Have About Half (IF THAT MUCH), Of The Harmony That The Statler Brothers Had, If That Much.

    • @chuckwilliam4746
      @chuckwilliam4746 4 роки тому +4

      I prefer the ORB, but you are correct about the harmonies. I grew up on both of em, mom used to listen to the 8 Tracks all the time. :)

    • @richarddennis9598
      @richarddennis9598 4 роки тому +3

      @@chuckwilliam4746, So Did I. As A Matter Of Fact, The First Statler Brothers Music, That I Had, Was Two 8 Track Tapes That I Used To Listen To, Every Day, 3, 4, And 5 Times A Day. I Never Get Tired Of Listening To Them.

    • @mikebyrum8311
      @mikebyrum8311 3 роки тому +1

      Dan I agree with you

  • @janetbarnett4668
    @janetbarnett4668 6 місяців тому +2

    While I love Jimmy Fortune, I'm so partial to these older songs before Jimmy joined. It may be because I grew up on these songs. The Statlers were my mother's favorite group.

  • @wiscgaloot
    @wiscgaloot 4 роки тому +79

    Lew's high harmonies on the chorus send shivers down my spine. Such a talented singer, gone way too soon.

  • @connieco77
    @connieco77 5 років тому +75

    Lew Dewitt was an American treasure.

  • @patriot4786
    @patriot4786 6 років тому +61

    Nobody sings it like the Statlers... their vocals and harmony are just out of this world... especially Lew Dewitt, he was very amazing, RIP

  • @maeneisler2313
    @maeneisler2313 4 роки тому +48

    I had forgotten how beautiful Lew sang til I heard him on this after all those years. Sad loss

    • @LoveClassicMusic0205
      @LoveClassicMusic0205 4 роки тому +4

      Don and Lew made the Statler Brothers great. They were never quite the same after Lew had to leave the group.

  • @rebeccasloane324
    @rebeccasloane324 2 роки тому +8

    Lew was the best in my opinion we lose a great voice i will miss him

  • @GG-qr6du
    @GG-qr6du 3 роки тому +11

    Love all of these guys, but came here just to hear Lew.

  • @francisalanwormald6328
    @francisalanwormald6328 3 роки тому +9

    AT 83 i am late to this...my adoration of their work is solid..BUT ..a fondness foer Lew Dewitt should not disregard the amazing contribution of Jimmy Fortune.....I listen to this day....

  • @jeanmanning8028
    @jeanmanning8028 3 роки тому +15

    Nobody could ever replace Lew! Don’t care how good they are!
    He has a certain “presence”!

    • @lovvingd
      @lovvingd 9 місяців тому

      Hello Jean
      How are you doing today?

  • @garythompson4525
    @garythompson4525 2 роки тому +10

    Always loved to listen to the high notes by Lew

  • @jeremygoddard3088
    @jeremygoddard3088 3 роки тому +15

    My mom passed a few years ago and the Statler brothers were one of her favorite groups. Grew up listening to them and still love them to this day.

    • @PhoebeFayRuthLouise
      @PhoebeFayRuthLouise 10 місяців тому

      I feel that. I still have my mom, but there will come a time when hearing them makes me cry. I’m sorry for your loss.

  • @TheLjkit
    @TheLjkit 9 років тому +74

    This is the one group which is THE definition of talent and country music. Each of their songs touches me in a way none other does..These men, including Jimmy and Lew, have shown the world how to harmonize and work together since 1955 and I still listen to them on almost a daily basis. ljkit RIP Lew, and enjoy a well deserved retirement guys.

    • @deekrivers1
      @deekrivers1 5 років тому +8

      Loved these guys ever since I was a kid and first heard "Flowers on The Wall" Their songs/harmony tug at my heart like no other artists.

  • @manac2334
    @manac2334 3 роки тому +4

    Will always and forever be the best and most talented.

  • @CaroleBicknell
    @CaroleBicknell 2 дні тому

    Love the Staler Brothers!

  • @junemcdonald4867
    @junemcdonald4867 5 років тому +6

    I really love you guys.!!!!!!

  • @Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop
    @Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop Місяць тому +1

    I saw them live when I was a teenager with my parents, I will always remember their songs, thank you dad for playing their records and giving me the great memories, R.I.P dad.

  • @wiscgaloot
    @wiscgaloot 4 роки тому +12

    Oh man, those harmonies are the best of any of their hits. And I had a Susan just like that 20 years ago. Nobody's fault but mine....

  • @malcolmpattison4304
    @malcolmpattison4304 8 років тому +96

    Lew Dewitt, one of a kind. If you don't get emotional listening to Lew you're emotionless.

    • @patriot4786
      @patriot4786 6 років тому +4

      Malcolm Pattison agree

    • @jimshearer7465
      @jimshearer7465 6 років тому +5

      Great harmony.

    • @barbarashaw8136
      @barbarashaw8136 5 років тому +6

      Lew DeWitt ...❤

    • @barbarashaw8136
      @barbarashaw8136 5 років тому +9

      I got to meet Lew once...Such a gentleman .....I always thought he was the cutest too

    • @richarddennis9598
      @richarddennis9598 4 роки тому +7

      VERY TRUE!!! Lew Was Exceptionally The Greatest And Best Tenor, That I've Ever Heard!! I Seen All 4 Of These Guys Back In 1980 Or 82, In Dothan, Alabama. That Had To Be One Of The Last Concerts That Lew Done With "The Statler Brothers." He May Have Done One Or Two More Concerts With Them, But He Couldn't Have Done Many More. Because "Elizabeth" Came Out, In 1983, I Think. They Wrote 95 To 99 Percent Of What They Sang. Harold And Don Reid, Are Two Dang Good Songwriters.

  • @kobrajesusreturns
    @kobrajesusreturns 13 років тому +18

    best group ever

  • @thelastjohnwayne
    @thelastjohnwayne 3 роки тому +6

    How many of you have an old love like this? Basically the proverbial "The one that got away" That you think about all of the time.

  • @dannykerr7454
    @dannykerr7454 4 роки тому +4

    They are the very best! I miss Harold already!

  • @bertduckwall5434
    @bertduckwall5434 11 років тому +22

    No group authors emotions the way these Virginians could. I can believe they will be retired. I'm am a Virginian and I am proud to have them as my fellow Virginians.

  • @impassable
    @impassable 10 місяців тому +1

    This is for you Susan

  • @williambisang2396
    @williambisang2396 3 роки тому +4

    Loved the Starlet brothers. Best of was the greatest

  • @berniepynn
    @berniepynn 11 років тому +29

    what a singer that guitar player was unbelievable.

    • @patriot4786
      @patriot4786 6 років тому +7

      bernadette pynn agree, he is the late Lew Dewitt... people say he is the most known tenor voice of Country music

  • @supernikki12100
    @supernikki12100 5 років тому +12

    Saw the Statler brothers with Lew Dewitt , fantastic show

  • @thelastjohnwayne
    @thelastjohnwayne 6 років тому +6

    Beautiful

  • @ronmeyers891
    @ronmeyers891 2 роки тому +2

    A FRIEND RECOMMENDED THIS TO ME AFTER A GIRL BROKE MY HEART. THANKS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL, SOULFUL SONG! STULL CAN MAKE MY 👁 WATER .

  • @susandiane
    @susandiane 11 років тому +10

    Susans of the world LOVE this song! Not Susie or Sue, but SUSAN!

  • @robertcameron9049
    @robertcameron9049 Рік тому

    I have always loved the Statler Brothers.

  • @leannah.8288
    @leannah.8288 11 років тому +4

    This song is so true...Every Susan I knew was very nice to me & other people...What a nice name!

  • @pammiesuepastura
    @pammiesuepastura 8 років тому +29

    One of my few regrets in life is not having the pleasure of seeing these fabulous men in person. Johnny and June and the Carter family are on the list too:( Music stinks with out them.Thank God for my vinyl

    • @patriot4786
      @patriot4786 6 років тому +2

      Pammiesue Pastura agree

    • @patriot4786
      @patriot4786 6 років тому +1

      same here...

    • @johnsydneywright2028
      @johnsydneywright2028 4 роки тому +4

      My beloved grandmother,rest her soul,took me, in 1972 when I was 7, to see Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three,CarlPerkins,The Carter Family"and"The StatlerBrothers,and it changed my life...God,I miss her soooo much

  • @marshallposey2063
    @marshallposey2063 4 роки тому +6

    Love their music!

  • @sherrysheler797
    @sherrysheler797 2 роки тому +2

    Still loving them and it's 2022..

  • @dwightslate4562
    @dwightslate4562 8 років тому +7

    Great group !

  • @kevinmiller1985
    @kevinmiller1985 4 роки тому +10

    Back in the days when Don had hair on his head. Lol. But then again, if I had to put up with Harold all these years, I'd lose my hair, too.

  • @KevinWRay
    @KevinWRay 5 років тому +4

    OMG WHAT A SONG!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!

  • @tirmyta
    @tirmyta 4 роки тому +15

    I once knew a woman named Susan. She made great chicken. There'll never be another like Susan when she fried.

  • @jeanebeling1392
    @jeanebeling1392 4 роки тому +4

    Wonderful quartet.

  • @Ms2blackcats
    @Ms2blackcats 12 років тому +5

    I love this song

  • @kballa513
    @kballa513 11 років тому +8

    Absolutely amazing! Love these guys.

  • @dburnham1941
    @dburnham1941 10 років тому +16

    Love the harmony

  • @philholloway4424
    @philholloway4424 5 років тому +12

    The greatest ever!!! RIP Lew!! Miss you Brother 💔🙏 😢

  • @tommylamb5306
    @tommylamb5306 Рік тому +1

    Them 4 had the best harmony of all time! They went on to do great things when Jimmy came to sing tenor! But these 4 were the best!

  • @RLCDKC92
    @RLCDKC92 9 років тому +14

    great song, love the way they sing

  • @thelastjohnwayne
    @thelastjohnwayne Місяць тому +1

    The Greatest Group in Country Music History .... Alabama is a very close second.

  • @robertlafavor5516
    @robertlafavor5516 3 роки тому +3

    Lew and Harold are both treasuers.

  • @dawncostello7462
    @dawncostello7462 Рік тому +1

    This song means so much, but in reverse.

  • @MsKayla130
    @MsKayla130 7 років тому +7

    Love this version of this song!!! :)

  • @pat1947100
    @pat1947100 4 роки тому +2

    Even after all these years you have to love those shirt collars.

  • @utubecenseorstruth
    @utubecenseorstruth 11 років тому +4

    Lori and I just celebrated 10 years together. Song reminds me of her. She is ticked about all the names I could name, but she wanted me and I am glad she helped me find christ and lead me away from the sinful ways of my youth

  • @whh01
    @whh01 12 років тому +5

    Jaime... 35 years later and I still love her.

  • @higgme1ster
    @higgme1ster 2 роки тому +5

    Lew Dewitt Blvd, Waynesboro, VA

  • @TheLisavm
    @TheLisavm 12 років тому +4

    Good time song from when I was a little kid..:(

  • @74Spirit1
    @74Spirit1 5 років тому +1

    I had always liked this song

  • @52goodguy
    @52goodguy 11 років тому +2

    congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! may the both of you have many happy years together.

  • @shaggy10sc
    @shaggy10sc 13 років тому +4

    makes me think of my granny. love her

  • @marybrown6729
    @marybrown6729 5 років тому +6

    Love them. I saw them at the ohio state fair when they opened for johnny cash.

    • @lovvingd
      @lovvingd 9 місяців тому

      Hello Mary
      How are you doing today?

  • @leslieandmike4194
    @leslieandmike4194 10 років тому +18

    I love the statler brothers,george jones hank Williams,conway,loretta kitty wells pasty cline.all the great misic of the ole days

    • @elamite66
      @elamite66 10 років тому +1

      everyone should listen to all those artists they are special in their own way Too many people are too limited in the kind of music they listen to not that I am not guilty myself but music has so much of a variance and why not try to listen to them all?

    • @corneliadenninger5395
      @corneliadenninger5395 5 років тому +1

      Patsy Cline!!

    • @peteturner6165
      @peteturner6165 4 роки тому

      Proves you have Taste with a Capital T.

  • @colecampdave
    @colecampdave 7 років тому +10

    Thank you for the description and history of the Statler Brothers. They were one of my favorites and I enjoyed reading their interesting story.

  • @urbanakerlund8710
    @urbanakerlund8710 8 років тому +15

    "There's Just One I Remember - Makes Me Feel Funny Down Inside - I'd trade 'em all for just an hour of Susan When She Tried..." I like Elvis' version the most, but this original version is superb!

  • @ColtonBlumhagen
    @ColtonBlumhagen 9 років тому +25

    Until I listened to Dailey & Vincent's cover album of the Statler Brothers, I had no clue who they were. All there songs are awesome.

    • @vernareed2692
      @vernareed2692 4 роки тому +1

      Vincent & daily are some more good authentic entertainment & talent!!

  • @dwightslate4562
    @dwightslate4562 8 років тому +4

    THIS IS THE BEST SONG EVER
    DWIGHT

  • @jefferycordes2505
    @jefferycordes2505 2 роки тому +3

    And Lews choice to replace him was the equally amazing Jimmy Fortune.

  • @oddball113
    @oddball113 13 років тому +3

    The best of the best

  • @lindsaymcdaniel521
    @lindsaymcdaniel521 Рік тому +2

    I wonder if they still think about Lew often. They probably miss him

    • @LoveClassicMusic0205
      @LoveClassicMusic0205 7 місяців тому

      I know I do. They were never quite the same after Lew had to leave the group. I did like Jimmy Fortune's song Elizabeth, though.

    • @dukapaducha
      @dukapaducha 6 місяців тому

      @@LoveClassicMusic0205
      I'm with you on Lew, such a lovely musical range, he could instantly change a song from common-place to a 'must play' astounding listen. Loved the guy.

  • @Denmanize
    @Denmanize 9 років тому +5

    I remember a concert years ago I wish they have a reunion concert

    • @Yooper_1980_at_Heart
      @Yooper_1980_at_Heart 4 роки тому +2

      The Statler Brothers last concert was October 26, 2002 in Salem, VA when they retired.

  • @TeamRainbowAirsoft
    @TeamRainbowAirsoft 12 років тому +14

    "We love Shirley, Jean Berrel, and Elizabeth." - Grandstaff

  • @bettyborrego6293
    @bettyborrego6293 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome

  • @berniepynn
    @berniepynn 4 роки тому +2

    The best there is

  • @utubecenseorstruth
    @utubecenseorstruth 5 років тому +2

    This one is for you Kimmie. I meant it when i sang it. I might not have married you, but you were one of the best

  • @tcusolito115
    @tcusolito115 9 років тому +2

    ty

  • @georgerutnam1053
    @georgerutnam1053 2 роки тому +3

    Did you know that Elvis did this song too...both versions are great!

  • @nanahelen8053
    @nanahelen8053 10 років тому +6

    So many memories. Lawy I was that stupid "Susan".

  • @KarmaCollin
    @KarmaCollin 12 років тому +3

    @MultiSciencerules I feel ya brother. This night is like many others. I am awake thinking "what if".

  • @caretofobia1
    @caretofobia1 7 років тому +6

    Larga vida a los Statler! Como dijo uno por ahi, DeWitt y Jimmy son diferentes, pero sin lugar a dudas DeWitt fue el mejor ;) Jaja

  • @lpodruchny
    @lpodruchny 8 років тому +29

    I personally like both Lew and Jimmy. I don't think either is better or worse than the other. Just a little different........... Just my opinion. .......

    • @keithtraa
      @keithtraa 8 років тому +1

      Well !!!

    • @0217ldp
      @0217ldp 7 років тому +2

      One of the Statlers remarked on an interview when they were auditioning people to take Lew's place, Jimmy was the first one they heard and they knew instantly, he was the one. But they kept interviewing people so as not to dash hopes and possiblyget into conflict with anyone..

    • @lynwoodheath
      @lynwoodheath 6 років тому

      It sounds like Peggy got him too!

    • @patriot4786
      @patriot4786 6 років тому

      lore ann LEW is the best

  • @John1948TwelveA
    @John1948TwelveA 12 років тому +7

    I know just what you mean. I have my "Susan" too. Maybe we all do...

  • @josephsutphin9275
    @josephsutphin9275 9 років тому +9

    in all do repect, jimmy.... he has you beat

  • @MultiSciencerules
    @MultiSciencerules 12 років тому +4

    @KarmaCollin Heather for me. I realized it much too late. She is like a home I cannot visit anymore.

  • @nelsonlachappellejr9377
    @nelsonlachappellejr9377 3 роки тому +1

    They are number 1.Don't for get it.Nelsonlachappelle

  • @markjamesmeli2520
    @markjamesmeli2520 7 років тому +12

    Boy, Phil was married to that haircut.

    • @patriot4786
      @patriot4786 6 років тому +5

      Mark James Meli ikr, from the early 60s until they retired, Phil's hairstyle never changed abitt!!!

  • @KarmaCollin
    @KarmaCollin 13 років тому +1

    For me...her name was Billie Jo. It will always be her. Noone will ever come close.

  • @ramonascott-kemp207
    @ramonascott-kemp207 10 років тому +6

    Mine wasn't a 'susan' - but a guy & he was the best.

  • @bryndacochran5392
    @bryndacochran5392 7 років тому +6

    Jimmy Fortune is great. When he sings Farside Banks of Jordon & The Wall iI. Know I will see my husband again. We were married almost forty years when agent orange from Vietnam finally took his life ten years ago. He left me his 1931 A-Model ( which I keep like new because he did) He told me to give it to my next husband if found someone to love like we did but I can't. I'm leaving it to our Goddaughter Chas when I finally join him on the Farside banks soon I hope I never expected it to be this long. Oi love my great niece and nephew and Chas so very much but this old Auntgranny is ready to cross. I know Perry ( Pepop) is waiting for me. Have a GODBLESSED life y'all I'm waiting for God to call me over there.

    • @unkelben
      @unkelben 5 років тому

      Good luck in the next life, be proud of who you were until now, and I hope you are still alive and happy today :)

  • @MrRobertcoe
    @MrRobertcoe 13 років тому +2

    @kobrajesusreturns I agree. I wish they were back.

  • @mom2kris
    @mom2kris 10 років тому +3

    Mine was also a guy, my late husband Kerry

  • @allenharrell1917
    @allenharrell1917 10 років тому +4

    sue mertens r.i.p.

  • @MTNDRMER1
    @MTNDRMER1 11 років тому +2

    iTS BRENDA FOR ME

  • @jethro035181
    @jethro035181 11 років тому +4

    my susan never tried, but took me for a huge pile of money

    • @markhuffine5212
      @markhuffine5212 6 років тому

      jethro035181 I think we married the same Susan!!

  • @georgesmith6995
    @georgesmith6995 10 років тому +3

    Sue Marchand, missed that one! So stupid of me!

  • @leannah.8288
    @leannah.8288 11 років тому +1

    It's Carl Wayne H. for me (for 17 years now)...

  • @calebboone8487
    @calebboone8487 11 років тому +1

    Just asked my Susan to marry me. She said Yes!! :)

  • @crzyjanie
    @crzyjanie 11 років тому +1

    john do you possibly remember the name of the statler song when the guys in the band sang with them?

  • @Rusty3659
    @Rusty3659 9 років тому +1

    I'm trying to get my Susan to try.