Red Sovine - Teddy Bear 1976

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  • Red Sovine Teddy Bear Live Perfomance
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    Red Sovine Teddy Bear Lyrics
    I was on the outskirts of a little southern town
    Tryin' to reach my destination before the sun went down
    The old CB was blarin' away on channel 1-9!
    When there came a little boy's voice on the radio line
    And he said: "Breaker 1-9! Is anyone there?
    ome on back, truckers and talk to Teddy Bear!"
    Well, I keyed the mike and said: "You got it, Teddy Bear!"
    And a little boy's voice came back on the air
    "'Preciate the break, Who we got on that end?"
    I told him my handle, and, then he began:
    "Now, I'm not supposed to bother you fellows out there
    Mom says you're busy and for me to stay off the air
    But you see, I get lonely and it helps to talk
    'Cause that's about all I can do, I'm crippled, and, I can't walk!"
    I came back and told him to fire up that mike
    And I'd talk to him, as long as he liked
    "This was my dad's radio", the little boy said
    "But I guess it's mine and mom's now, 'cause my daddy's dead!"
    "Dad had a wreck about a month ago
    He was trying to get home in a blindin' snow
    Mom has to work now, to make ends meet
    And I'm not much help, with my two crippled feet!"
    "She says not to worry that we'll make it alright
    But, I hear her crying, sometimes late at night
    You know there's just one thing I want more than anything else to see
    Aw, I know you guys are too busy to bother with me!"
    "But, you see, my dad used to take me for rides when he was home
    But, I guess that's all over now, since my daddy's gone
    Not one breaker came on the old CB
    As that little crippled boy talked with me
    I tried hard to swallow a lump that just wouldn't stay down
    As I thought about my boy back in Greenville Town
    "Dad was going to take mom and me with him later on this year, Why,
    l remember 'I'm saying: 'Someday this old truck will be yours, Teddy Bear!'
    But, I know I'll never get to ride an 18-wheeler again
    But, this old base will keep me in touch with all my trucker friends!"
    "Teddy Bear's gonna back on out now and leave you alone
    'Cause it's about time for mom to come home
    But, you give me a shout when you're passin' through
    And I'll sure be happy to come back to you!"
    Well, I came back and I said: uh! "Before you go 10-10
    What's your home 20, little CB friend?"
    Well, he gave me his address and I didn't once hesitate
    'Cause this hot load of freight was just gonna have to wait
    I turned that truck around on a dime
    And headed straight for Jackson Street, 229
    And as I rounded the corner, oh, I got one heck of a shock
    late wheelers were lined up for three city blocks!
    Why, I guess every driver for miles around had caught Teddy Bear's call
    And that little crippled boy was having a ball
    For as fast as one driver would carry him in
    Another would carry him to his truck and take off again
    Well, you better believe I took my turn at riding Teddy Bear
    And then I carried him back in and put him down in his chair
    And buddy if I never live to see happiness again
    I want you to know I saw it that day, in the face of that little man
    We took up a collection for him before his mama got home
    And each driver said goodbye and then they all were gone
    He shook my hand with a mile-long grin
    And said: "So long, trucker I'll catch ya again!"
    Well, I hit the Interstate with tears in my eyes
    I turned on the radio and I got another surprise
    "Breaker 1-9!" Came a voice on the air
    "Just one word of thanks from Mama Teddy Bear!"
    "We wish each and every one, a special prayer for you
    'Cause, You just made my little boy's dream come true
    I'll sign off now, before, I start to cry
    May God ride with you, 10-4, and goodbye."

КОМЕНТАРІ • 89

  • @HistoryOfCountryMusic
    @HistoryOfCountryMusic  10 місяців тому +8

    whentcowboysings.com/red-sovine-teddy-bear-hee-haw/

  • @1whitedovexo
    @1whitedovexo Місяць тому +20

    who's still listening in 2024 I know I sure am awesome don't get old

    • @ronscherbinske4524
      @ronscherbinske4524 26 днів тому

      One of my favorites

    • @jackstoner1686
      @jackstoner1686 12 днів тому

      I listen to Teddy Bear quite often. There is nothing like this type of music.

    • @JeffreyMarlow-xz1nm
      @JeffreyMarlow-xz1nm 10 днів тому

      P.S. 2024 my mother's favorite song.My mother passed on May 31st,2008.

    • @mskat1954
      @mskat1954 4 дні тому

      Favorite. Turn up my car satellite radio when this comes on. Willie Nelson channel

  • @ChrisMcCarroll
    @ChrisMcCarroll 2 місяці тому +11

    I am a trucker. I have heard this countless times. And I cry every single time.

    • @LuckyFoxes789
      @LuckyFoxes789 4 дні тому

      Fist time hearing this one. It's a bad day for rain... aint it. Lol

  • @ilovekatieskyforever
    @ilovekatieskyforever 9 місяців тому +23

    This song always pulls at my heart strings 😭

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 6 місяців тому +1

      Same here. ❤

    • @user-no1cs6ej6k
      @user-no1cs6ej6k 20 днів тому

      The only song that I cry to every time. Happy Tears!

  • @christokostnicka1429
    @christokostnicka1429 5 місяців тому +18

    born in 1979 and I must say no one has ever made a song as toughing as this man,hell of a job RED

    • @willystiles1665
      @willystiles1665 4 місяці тому

      Born in 1980 I agree with u cheers 🍻

  • @aprilphelps3815
    @aprilphelps3815 Місяць тому +11

    My dad was a trucker he died at 43 I lost him I was 9 years old in 2024 in STILL LISTENING balling my eyes out daddy I hope you know I still listen 😥

    • @gregnormal4
      @gregnormal4 8 днів тому

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  • @Inziagold
    @Inziagold 6 місяців тому +21

    My Daddy used to take us for rides in his big rig. He came off the road to raise my brothers and I. When his job was done, he went back on the road until he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Now I know how Teddy Bear felt, knowing Daddy will never pull up in his big rig again 😢

  • @clintonmcintyre1428
    @clintonmcintyre1428 10 місяців тому +17

    Red sovine was a legend

  • @Bashikonali
    @Bashikonali 15 днів тому +3

    Im young but ever since I first listen to this I felt so sad I'm upset music like this doesn't exist anymore red so sovine is now one of my favorite artists R.I.P Red sovine you're a legend

  • @bdavis51555
    @bdavis51555 4 місяці тому +8

    Reminds me of times listening to music with my dad who I lost in 1982,

  • @cctrucker5982
    @cctrucker5982 8 днів тому

    Always loved this song !

  • @ralphhorrigan5813
    @ralphhorrigan5813 9 місяців тому +11

    What an incredible voice and accent

  • @VickieWorthington-ug9nj
    @VickieWorthington-ug9nj 4 місяці тому +8

    Love this song ONE OF A KIND

    • @gregnormal4
      @gregnormal4 8 днів тому

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  • @yvonnehuntington8215
    @yvonnehuntington8215 2 місяці тому +4

    This song has just slayed me since I can remember. The artists are just not the same anymore.

    • @gregnormal4
      @gregnormal4 8 днів тому

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  • @raewyninglis1111
    @raewyninglis1111 10 місяців тому +9

    I love this song it really makes my day

  • @lyndonwebber1389
    @lyndonwebber1389 2 місяці тому +4

    Never heard this before until today at my buttys funeral, rip big boss

  • @pastelcarnations
    @pastelcarnations 2 місяці тому +2

    Oh wow, i remember my dad laying on the floor in front of the stereo listening to thissong and just crying. This brings back so many memories of my dad.

  • @karenrhjackson1331
    @karenrhjackson1331 7 місяців тому +5

    BEAUTIFUL❤

    • @gregnormal4
      @gregnormal4 8 днів тому

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  • @mudwiser1391
    @mudwiser1391 2 місяці тому +2

    The life of a gear jammer ain’t fer everyone, but by golly I loved it. Tearin’ down the interstate with my ears on, throwing back a handful of bennys with a thermos of java.

  • @KevinWhite-eu1pd
    @KevinWhite-eu1pd 27 днів тому +1

    I remember riding with my step-dad in 1968 autocar when this song came out . When I was a kid I learned to drive that Autocar. Years had passed and I seen him in Rural King in Highland IL. He said who you driving for now Kevin I said Big R . He said you got a good job . I said yeah I got a God job . I said to Danny Cruthis with a laugh I ought to sock you in the mouth for teaching me to drive a truck at the age of 12 back in 1977 . We both laughed. Danny has long passed and I've been trucking since 1983 .

  • @majellamcclenaghan859
    @majellamcclenaghan859 18 днів тому +2

    Love you

  • @user-wg3dy3mo5y
    @user-wg3dy3mo5y 27 днів тому +1

    A hit song on the pop charts as well. As it deserved to be.

  • @titanjedi
    @titanjedi 8 місяців тому +5

    thanks for this

  • @user-uq4cf5bj8r
    @user-uq4cf5bj8r 5 місяців тому +2

    i love red so much

  • @BeckyCheramie
    @BeckyCheramie День тому

    You can be a hardened criminal on death row and this song would still make you cry. This song touches your soul.

  • @jakedoe1302
    @jakedoe1302 7 днів тому

    Back when trucking was a good way of life

  • @miztahfrawg
    @miztahfrawg 4 місяці тому +4

    I wanna hear this guy tell me a storh every time i go to sleep

    • @chemicalspore
      @chemicalspore 2 місяці тому

      You want to go to bed crying? Lol

    • @miztahfrawg
      @miztahfrawg 2 місяці тому +1

      @@chemicalspore I already do on account of my mother's chronic alcoholism

    • @chemicalspore
      @chemicalspore 2 місяці тому

      @miztahfrawg halfway house might be the answer bud.

    • @miztahfrawg
      @miztahfrawg 2 місяці тому

      @@chemicalspore I already live in half a house

    • @chemicalspore
      @chemicalspore 2 місяці тому

      @@miztahfrawg now i feel like you are fuckin with me

  • @LoveDemGuns
    @LoveDemGuns 2 місяці тому +1

    I use to be best friends with his grandson. Time changes all

  • @user-ko1tu8cd4m
    @user-ko1tu8cd4m 15 днів тому +2

    God Bless All(JOHN 3:26)

  • @LuckyFoxes789
    @LuckyFoxes789 4 дні тому +1

    One thing about us truckers. We do love kids nothing makes us sadder then kids not giving us the air horn sign no more.

    • @donnawhite5062
      @donnawhite5062 4 дні тому

      This Grandma is teaching her grandson to pump his little arm! Thanks to all you truckers out there!

    • @LuckyFoxes789
      @LuckyFoxes789 4 дні тому +1

      @donnawhite5062 we don't need a thanks ma. But It will be nice to hit the horn for your baby's one time or another.

  • @JohnnyCook-ne3dc
    @JohnnyCook-ne3dc 11 днів тому

    I may be a man but this man makes me cry every time I hear him

  • @Shhhh_Its_Me
    @Shhhh_Its_Me 2 місяці тому

    This song makes me miss my dad
    He was a trucker and had to retire in 2009 due to health issues and doctors orders
    He talked about missing being out on the road truck driving everyday until his death in 2019
    I miss you DAD

  • @coversbyben8564
    @coversbyben8564 2 місяці тому

    My grandfather used to drive as an owner operator sonce before i was born, and i remember when i was a young'un, every now and then he'd stow me away in the back of the cab of his truck and take me on short hauls with him occasionally. I fell in love with the open road and here in a month or two at 21, im gonna be starting training to get my CDL so i can do the same thing for when i have kids or grandkids. I love you Bop, i hope i make you proud.

  • @richiehoyt8487
    @richiehoyt8487 27 днів тому

    Ah, you can't beat the comedy classics! 🤣

  • @dianebaum2754
    @dianebaum2754 3 місяці тому +1

    I told a facebook friend this morning, "I was listening to Red Sovine this morning, remember him? He had a song about a boy named "Teddy Bear." and I cried remembering it. My dad came home from work and told me about this song he heard and how he cried, right there. he was a barber in downtown St Paul. I was maybe 10 years old. I have loved it ever since, so today I played it on Alexa and had that cry, remembering him."

    • @gregnormal4
      @gregnormal4 8 днів тому

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  • @mightyquinnproductions8672
    @mightyquinnproductions8672 2 місяці тому

    When I first heard this I was blown away so moving and Red Sovine as the right style and emotion for this its still so powerful love it.

  • @russellseville6068
    @russellseville6068 5 місяців тому +1

    Great song my crippled uncle liked

  • @solidsteel3634
    @solidsteel3634 3 місяці тому +2

    In 1979, German country singer Jonny Hill covered this song in German language. To this day it brings tears to people's eyes in Germany. Thank you for this song that reminds us that we are still human despite everything.

  • @CheshorcatBeats
    @CheshorcatBeats Місяць тому

    Wow what a song

  • @newsweathertraffic18
    @newsweathertraffic18 19 днів тому

    Amazing how perfectly this sounds like the Studio version. I was certain it was dubbed but it's not, it's just an identical word-for-word recital including all the same pauses and inflections. Red Sovine was an excellent spoken word artist and in some ways it's harder than singing.

  • @patrickfrazier864
    @patrickfrazier864 2 місяці тому

    I was on the outskirts of a little southern town
    Tryin' to reach my destination before the sun went down
    The old CB was blarin' away on channel 1-9!
    When there came a little boy's voice on the radio line
    And he said: "Breaker 1-9! Is anyone there?
    ome on back, truckers and talk to Teddy Bear!"
    Well, I keyed the mike and said: "You got it, Teddy Bear!"
    And a little boy's voice came back on the air
    "'Preciate the break, Who we got on that end?"
    I told him my handle, and, then he began:
    "Now, I'm not supposed to bother you fellows out there
    Mom says you're busy and for me to stay off the air
    But you see, I get lonely and it helps to talk
    'Cause that's about all I can do, I'm crippled, and, I can't walk!"
    I came back and told him to fire up that mike
    And I'd talk to him, as long as he liked
    "This was my dad's radio", the little boy said
    "But I guess it's mine and mom's now, 'cause my daddy's dead!"
    "Dad had a wreck about a month ago
    He was trying to get home in a blindin' snow
    Mom has to work now, to make ends meet
    And I'm not much help, with my two crippled feet!"
    "She says not to worry that we'll make it alright
    But, I hear her crying, sometimes late at night
    You know there's just one thing I want more than anything else to see
    Aw, I know you guys are too busy to bother with me!"
    "But, you see, my dad used to take me for rides when he was home
    But, I guess that's all over now, since my daddy's gone
    Not one breaker came on the old CB
    As that little crippled boy talked with me
    I tried hard to swallow a lump that just wouldn't stay down
    As I thought about my boy back in Greenville Town
    "Dad was going to take mom and me with him later on this year, Why,
    l remember 'I'm saying: 'Someday this old truck will be yours, Teddy Bear!'
    But, I know I'll never get to ride an 18-wheeler again
    But, this old base will keep me in touch with all my trucker friends!"
    "Teddy Bear's gonna back on out now and leave you alone
    'Cause it's about time for mom to come home
    But, you give me a shout when you're passin' through
    And I'll sure be happy to come back to you!"
    Well, I came back and I said: uh! "Before you go 10-10
    What's your home 20, little CB friend?"
    Well, he gave me his address and I didn't once hesitate
    'Cause this hot load of freight was just gonna have to wait
    I turned that truck around on a dime
    And headed straight for Jackson Street, 229
    And as I rounded the corner, oh, I got one heck of a shock
    late wheelers were lined up for three city blocks!
    Why, I guess every driver for miles around had caught Teddy Bear's call
    And that little crippled boy was having a ball
    For as fast as one driver would carry him in
    Another would carry him to his truck and take off again
    Well, you better believe I took my turn at riding Teddy Bear
    And then I carried him back in and put him down in his chair
    And buddy if I never live to see happiness again
    I want you to know I saw it that day, in the face of that little man
    We took up a collection for him before his mama got home
    And each driver said goodbye and then they all were gone
    He shook my hand with a mile-long grin
    And said: "So long, trucker I'll catch ya again!"
    Well, I hit the Interstate with tears in my eyes
    I turned on the radio and I got another surprise
    "Breaker 1-9!" Came a voice on the air
    "Just one word of thanks from Mama Teddy Bear!"
    "We wish each and every one, a special prayer for you
    'Cause, You just made my little boy's dream come true
    I'll sign off now, before, I start to cry
    May God ride with you, 10-4, and goodbye."

  • @silverflaneur
    @silverflaneur 3 місяці тому +2

    only tears when you have a heart...

  • @playitstrange129
    @playitstrange129 2 місяці тому +1

    Billy Connolly sent me here. 😂

    • @gregnormal4
      @gregnormal4 8 днів тому

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  • @jamespattillo2766
    @jamespattillo2766 2 місяці тому +1

    Good thing Teddy Bear didn't catch a ride with a serial killer

    • @kaseyrutherford5145
      @kaseyrutherford5145 Місяць тому +1

      😂

    • @gregnormal4
      @gregnormal4 8 днів тому

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  • @user-no1cs6ej6k
    @user-no1cs6ej6k Місяць тому

    1st rap song

  • @frothin
    @frothin Місяць тому +1

    Let us come together to insure that RobK and his awful band, The Workdogs are sued into oblivion for their awful take on this masterpiece.

    • @gregnormal4
      @gregnormal4 8 днів тому

      Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan. Stay Safe

  • @toddfritz8683
    @toddfritz8683 15 днів тому

    Lip synching a spoken word song. 😂

  • @cqpzg
    @cqpzg 7 місяців тому +2

    So many pedo references in this song

    • @churchvan
      @churchvan 7 місяців тому +14

      You're projecting buddy

    • @user-me7vi6qr5m
      @user-me7vi6qr5m 7 місяців тому

      Are you stupid. It's a song about a little boy who is literally dying

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 6 місяців тому

      Nonsense - maybe it's you who is one? 🫣
      Otherwise get your mind out of the gutter. 😡

    • @Cantthinkofahandle117
      @Cantthinkofahandle117 5 місяців тому

      WTF is wrong with you?!?! 🧐Just when I think I'm fucked up, some sicko like you comes along and makes me feel so much better about myself. Seek help, holy shit...

    • @redsolocup-kh2eg
      @redsolocup-kh2eg 3 місяці тому

      Your a loser man you got problems.