My mom was madly in love with Randy Owen. I remember I loved listening to Alabama with her. She went to a concert and I remember being so excited for her. I've grown and watched her beat cancer twice. She is my hero.
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
It’s 2022 I’m 40 years old and this song still takes me back to being 10 and my grandparents dancing to this in the living room and it still brings a tear to my eye.
What a beautiful youth that must have been. I was just telling my buddy it must have been amazing growing up with Alabama, real country, and classic rock.
Arguably the greatest country band ever. “Take Me Down” is a stunning piece of crossover country that still gets to me nearly 40 years later.. Those vocal harmonies are in league with The Eagles’.
I'd like to hear the argument against it. There's no country band even in the same conversation as Alabama. It's not as if they're the best, there's nobody else even mentionable. Who are we supposed to compare them to, restless heart? They easily are the greatest country band ever, they had over 40 #1 hits, no band is even close to that.
I read they played the Bowery in Myrtle Beach 6 nights a week for tips only. They would lay in bed at night before sleeping and practice harmonies. It paid off to say the least 💯
What a timeless, classic band. I remember seeing them in 1985 in Ft.Worth, TX. I was 9 months pregnant. Reba McEntire was their opening act. Such memories!
@@lisalaux2629 It kinda makes me sad to think that someone could be so big and known by all. Then just a faded memory. They made enough money that I'm sure it doesn't matter to them😃
I just watched the CMT special on this band last night. Such a beautiful tribute! I had not clue that Jeff had passed away. RIP. Still an amazing group.
In 1978, I was 22. And the 1st time I ever even heard of these guys, was when my sister in laws grabbed me and said “ Do you want to go see Alabama sing?” I was like”Sure whoever they are!” And we went! That concert was in the Great Falls, Mont. high school gym. Seriously. Maybe? 1000 people attended. I was hooked on them with the first song. Mesmerized. I went home to Washington state and hunted down their albums. Not a lot of country music in my area then. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen them in concert 4 times since. And have most their albums , and their signatures. As they used to stay after concerts and sign the programs. This video reminds me so much of what it felt like to sit so close in that gym and listen to them. I’ve never forgotten or taken that for granted, how lucky I was that night.
I'd recommend blaming the record companies first and foremost. They have an unreasonable amount of control, and albums won't be released until the label OKs every song. I've read some instances where successful artists have been told to scrap the songs they've made to be their lead single three or four times before the label finally accepts one. Artists take a lot of heat for the crap they make, but when it comes down to it, it's either they produce "pop-country" music, or they'll get passed up for someone else who will. Artists get very little control about what they make. If they had the freedom to do their own thing, you'd hear more variety in country. Not only old school country, but artists would probably go in many different directions. It would be real, it would be unique, and there'd be a little bit of everything for everyone, rather than one specific type for a very specific demographic.
My first ALABAMA concert was in 1982...I was 2...still have the tiny little shirt that says, "ALABAMA on Tour 1982." I was VERY blessed that my parents took me to see ALABAMA every, single year from 1982 til around 1999. (Sometimes we got to see them twice a year when we would go to Myrtle Beach.) Through the years, we would wait and do and "meet and greet" with them after their concerts ~ they truly LOVE their fans!! All I can say now (being 42) is WoW ~ they were and are still AMAZING!!! Always loved Mark's hair here. And do y'all notice Jeff's shirt? Randy always spot on and Teddy is just way too cool.
1980's I was 12 yrs old .. 1st concert 1st kiss... Randy Owens .. on the cheek... thank you for giving me a reason to believe in the innocence of love...
I agree...well is fair to say that i dont listen to muxh country songs but when i do it seems to be about trucks lol but i love the opd country songs ima start collecting them. Good hear man
I'm 41 and I still listen to these guys and I love them my grandma was in love with them especially Randy lol and my best memories of me and my Mamie ( granny) would be listening to Alabama records and sneaking candy and root beer away from Papa ( gramps)..we had her farewell party 2010...after God was ready for her and we had the song angels among us at her funeral..but I remember this one here being one of her favorites 😊
song will forever remind me of my parents, this journey, and eagles. we used to drive from Oklahoma back to Arizona for holidays and summer. im 30 years old and i finally found out who sings this song. I have read a lot of yalls memories and how this brings back your grandparents. You all have no idea how much i wish i had those memories. I never got to meet them, so im living vicariously thru yall. So thank you.
IM 51, and I still listen I was a little girl when I first started listening to Alabama. I think they will ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE BAND. I started listening to them when I was 7 or 8 years old!!!😊
Greatest band ever,,people say glad they are back ,in my world they never stopped ,been a fan since 1980 . My husband knows if I get goose bumps from music ,it's Alabama, or Elvis🥰🥰🥰
Ive been a fan since 1981 when i was 7yrs old. I remember riding in the back of my friend's jeep and going 4 wheeling in the Colorado mountains and singing Alabama songs from the backseat.❤
I Love Alabama and their great sound of guitar, drums and THEM VOCALS!!!! GREAT SONG, makes me smile and think when I was 5 years old running barefoot in the house from hearing this on mommas stereo. I would just DANCE!!🥰🤘
My mom was madly in love with Randy Owen. I remember I loved listening to Alabama with her. She went to a concert and I remember being so excited for her. I've grown and watched her beat cancer twice. She is my hero.
She's in a better world.. take care!
Yeah she's a good and lucky person and she luckily survived take care
That's wonderful 😁👈
@B Mo So sorry to hear about Your Mom. Listen to Her Music Often and keep Her Memory Alive through Her Love for Great Music like this
Angel Walker, I'm so Glad to hear Your Mom has Overcome and is still with You. She had Exellent Taste in Music.
I’m 65 years old. Seen many concerts. George strait. Johnny cash. Hank jr. Many others. Best concert ever was Alabama. Not even close
Hello Jay 👋
Been to 5 june jams 91 to 96
53 and still love alabama
My favorite country band. Ever since I was a little kid, brings back good memories.
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
Prayers❤
I too have lost my parents. I am almost 50. Keep trusting in God. He can carry u through. ❤
Love you brother
Awww, hes loving that i know. God bless from SC😊
He be jammin right along with you when you do ❤ best wishes
It’s 2022 I’m 40 years old and this song still takes me back to being 10 and my grandparents dancing to this in the living room and it still brings a tear to my eye.
I'm 47 and it reminds me of my Mom when I was a kid. She loved Alabama. I remember liking this song a lot.
I'm only 16 but still love this kind of song
@@TheShadowKarl Oh my mom as well. I loved this song.
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I’m teared up too. I go back to these times. They were so simple. So good. I can’t explain it. ❤️❤️❤️
Rest in peace, Jeff Cook...🎸
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..😘😍
70 years young. Never heard another group come close to these guys. Still sounding great after all these years 😊
Alabama is true country gold. They will forever be country music legends.
Sweet home
What's up with you? Pp pp
They're more bluegrass than country.
I agree
Thank you so much for your Lovely support over the years till date. God continue to bless you...
Alabama is largely responsible for the soundtrack of my youth. So many good memories. Thank you Alabama.
Same here. Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed and healthy New Years.
🎉same here 🎉
What a beautiful youth that must have been. I was just telling my buddy it must have been amazing growing up with Alabama, real country, and classic rock.
@@cosmickingdom625 it was awesome, real country and rock. Unfortunately it's all dying out now:(
Same here, them and John Denver
Arguably the greatest country band ever. “Take Me Down” is a stunning piece of crossover country that still gets to me nearly 40 years later..
Those vocal harmonies are in league with The Eagles’.
I'd like to hear the argument against it. There's no country band even in the same conversation as Alabama. It's not as if they're the best, there's nobody else even mentionable. Who are we supposed to compare them to, restless heart? They easily are the greatest country band ever, they had over 40 #1 hits, no band is even close to that.
I read they played the Bowery in Myrtle Beach 6 nights a week for tips only. They would lay in bed at night before sleeping and practice harmonies. It paid off to say the least 💯
My 2 fav bands the Eagles and Alabama
Please OH Please bring me back to the 80s
When you think of how much God loves you when listening to this song, it hits different.
I'm 64 and still love this music
72 and still listening!
This is still magical in 2024 💛✨
That’s right
❤❤. Yes it is ❤❤
HELLYEAHH🔥🔥🔥🔥
My cousin was Jeff, God rest his soul, My biological father drove the bus for some time, I remember them playing the pavilion at Myrtle Beach
My cousin is Teddy Gentry
Beautiful
@AlishaTaylor-gc7hf Nice
1:12 🎉
@@hollykost637Hey Holly!!!!🎉
This Is The Definition Of A Genuine Band The Closer You Get The Further I Fall 🎶🤟🔥
Never knew they had so much soul
Alabama. Country band of the decade- the 90's.
One of my favorite all time bands!!!
Yeppers to that!!
Remember how Big they were in the 80s
I do my first concert I was 7
Tracy Byrd keeper of the stars
James Otto makin love
RIP Jeff Cook. You will be missed
What a timeless, classic band. I remember seeing them in 1985 in Ft.Worth, TX. I was 9 months pregnant. Reba McEntire was their opening act. Such memories!
RIP, Jeff Cook. You were amazing.
Thanks for the Love.💔😢
68 and still listening. Never will stop!❤❤❤
So many childhood memories, Hands Down, Alabama is the best! There so good, it's almost intoxicating!! They don't make em, like this anymore, sadly!!
Yeah such a romantic song it made me remember my late wife,so Rose how are you doing?
Alabama one of the best country bands out there love there music..
Being an Alabamian, about 90 miles from where these guys came from, I'm proud to say they opened the door for many groups in the 80s and 90s.
The reason I like Alabama, 1) randy has a cool country raspy voice 2) both guitars really sound cool. 3) they have awesome 3 part harmonies .
I'm 40. This will be jam when I'm 70. This IS what real country is.
❤. Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️. Jeff Cook ❤
They dominated the 80's.
Yes, they surely did. Simply Amazing!!
@@lisalaux2629
It kinda makes me sad to think that someone could be so big and known by all. Then just a faded memory.
They made enough money that I'm sure it doesn't matter to them😃
I lived it.
Even got to see them once.
OUTSTANDING
Yep
They sure did, Phil. Had the opportunity to watch Randy and the rest of the band while I was at Ft Eustis, Virginia.
Drummer really looks enthused!!
That's Mark Herndon and he's from Massachusetts
The story goes that the production company made them hire him. The cousins didn’t like it and got rid after a several years together.
My mom's favorite band ever rest in peace pamm jo I miss you so much
I just watched the CMT special on this band last night. Such a beautiful tribute! I had not clue that Jeff had passed away. RIP. Still an amazing group.
I remember back in the day Alabama would win every country music award year after year...
I'm proud to say I'm from Ft.Payne, Alabama
Alabama is one of my favorite best country groups
I’m proud to say I’m from Etowah County,Alabama
Maplesville, Al
@@JDub-mi7fs Yes i will do that for you.
In 1978, I was 22. And the 1st time I ever even heard of these guys, was when my sister in laws grabbed me and said “ Do you want to go see Alabama sing?” I was like”Sure whoever they are!” And we went! That concert was in the Great Falls, Mont. high school gym. Seriously. Maybe? 1000 people attended. I was hooked on them with the first song. Mesmerized. I went home to Washington state and hunted down their albums. Not a lot of country music in my area then. I’ve been lucky enough to have seen them in concert 4 times since. And have most their albums , and their signatures. As they used to stay after concerts and sign the programs. This video reminds me so much of what it felt like to sit so close in that gym and listen to them. I’ve never forgotten or taken that for granted, how lucky I was that night.
this is the real country music why don't we hear this any more on the radio
Jade Neidler someone killed country music . It wasn't George Strait
Jade Neidler it's to good for the radio!
I'd recommend blaming the record companies first and foremost. They have an unreasonable amount of control, and albums won't be released until the label OKs every song. I've read some instances where successful artists have been told to scrap the songs they've made to be their lead single three or four times before the label finally accepts one. Artists take a lot of heat for the crap they make, but when it comes down to it, it's either they produce "pop-country" music, or they'll get passed up for someone else who will. Artists get very little control about what they make. If they had the freedom to do their own thing, you'd hear more variety in country. Not only old school country, but artists would probably go in many different directions. It would be real, it would be unique, and there'd be a little bit of everything for everyone, rather than one specific type for a very specific demographic.
My answer would be that today's country music just sucks.
So Jade Neidler then...
Thanks Momma for all the great memories, my momma raised me right liking this good old country
ALABAMA is the best ever! Still bring a smile to my face after all these year. LOVE THEM
Tammy Smith you got that right
❤️.
Yeah such a romantic song it made me remember my late wife,so Tammy how are you doing?
❤❤
The Alabama bands real country music I love this song still listening to this song. How are you Tammy ?
Damn, they just don't make em like that no more.
don't think hank don it this away....no I don't think he created rap lyrics and kicked away the ol steel guitars
I live in Iowa City
Sure don't.
Unfortunately they don't..real country i fear is gone forever :(
No they don’t
A person forgets sometimes how damn great Alabama was/is.
Nothing like Alabama ❤
Thanks for your lovely support over the years, I truly do appreciate everything. God bless you!!! 💐☮️
ALABAMA BAND SONG THE CLOSER YOU GET LOVE THIS SONG.
Now this is music
For me 80s-90s country the best!
Indeed
Yes
RIP JEFF COOK🙏😔😇
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES OF GREAT MUSIC.. COUNTRY MUSIC JUST GOT A LITTLE MORE SAD WITHOUT YOU
Thanks for your lovely support over the years, I truly do appreciate everything. God bless you!!! 💐☮️😢
Greatest country band ever.
Very true for someone going through hard times,,, then bam, true love, a dream come true, God can move oceans and mountains
The greatest band and guys
I was 16,dancing and singin and drinking wine coolers with this cassette playing in the background, ahhh memories
Hello Tina q
Bartles and Jaymes tropical.
Some lovely memories still listening I love this song. How are you Tina ?
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..🥰😍💯😘😘
My favorite country band of all times..nothing else is close..
They just can't make a bad song. Everything they do is outstanding!
Amen and I'm sure about that..💯💯💯💯
Hello 👋.....
One of the greatest bands ever
Standing drummer pounding the fu#k out of the snare drum !!! "Yes I'm falling ,yes I'm falling, yes I'm falling yes I'm falling" !
2019 still here loving Alabama
Love Alabama. The greatest country band of all time. This song is timeless.
RIP to ol' Jeff 💔, and bless the 3 surviving members of the Wild Eyed Southern Boys, Alabama!!!!😂❤😊
Alabama is a great band! I’m a “ Yankee from Wisconsin- but they are so talented! Great music!
Rock and country at its finest
Thank you for the best iconic country music and best family and friends memories while enjoying ALABAMA music. RIP JEFF COOK. xx
Amen I'm sure about that..💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Hello 👋......
Oh man 80's country at its best! love Alabama :)
Teresa Taylor you got that right
I’m 56 , still listening too!!!
I’m 25 and I love Alabama reminds me of my childhood.. ❤❤
❤ i 60 and still love there music the seventies when me and my stardate
this song is a BIG reason why Alabama won as the Country Group of the year...what, 4-5 times?....nuf said
My first ALABAMA concert was in 1982...I was 2...still have the tiny little shirt that says, "ALABAMA on Tour 1982." I was VERY blessed that my parents took me to see ALABAMA every, single year from 1982 til around 1999. (Sometimes we got to see them twice a year when we would go to Myrtle Beach.) Through the years, we would wait and do and "meet and greet" with them after their concerts ~ they truly LOVE their fans!! All I can say now (being 42) is WoW ~ they were and are still AMAZING!!! Always loved Mark's hair here. And do y'all notice Jeff's shirt? Randy always spot on and Teddy is just way too cool.
Yeah such a romantic song,so Stephanie how are you doing?
500 years from now this song will still be awesome !!
Hell yeah 👍👍👍👍
Kenny Chesney was the almost unknown opener..1996.. Alabama just brought it for over 2 hours...One of the best shows I ever attended....
Alabama ❤
1980's I was 12 yrs old .. 1st concert 1st kiss... Randy Owens .. on the cheek... thank you for giving me a reason to believe in the innocence of love...
Hello Virginia.... How are you doing today...💕💕💕💕
And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?
Back before the country lost it's mind.... and soul.
I agree...well is fair to say that i dont listen to muxh country songs but when i do it seems to be about trucks lol but i love the opd country songs ima start collecting them. Good hear man
I just saw them this past Sat. night.....................will love them forever
I agree.
jpringle1979 couldn't have said it better.
Ironically, this song was under fire when it was released because of the heavy use of the electric guitar as country pushed the envelope.
One of the greatest country bands if the the best
The bridge tho 🥰🥰
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..
I'm 41 and I still listen to these guys and I love them my grandma was in love with them especially Randy lol and my best memories of me and my Mamie ( granny) would be listening to Alabama records and sneaking candy and root beer away from Papa ( gramps)..we had her farewell party 2010...after God was ready for her and we had the song angels among us at her funeral..but I remember this one here being one of her favorites 😊
song will forever remind me of my parents, this journey, and eagles. we used to drive from Oklahoma back to Arizona for holidays and summer. im 30 years old and i finally found out who sings this song.
I have read a lot of yalls memories and how this brings back your grandparents.
You all have no idea how much i wish i had those memories.
I never got to meet them, so im living vicariously thru yall. So thank you.
56 and still remember it as brand new
April 2024 who's still crankin this bedroom music!!!!!!??????
Me❤
Been on a Playlist since the 1980s
Nathan, telling all his business. #5th
.lol Hey 🌎
Yeaaa
,
@@roxied930
Love this song and one of Alabama's best.
Best country group ever! They put out so many hit songs year after year!
I love Alabama! Not only can they sing, but all of them look like tough guys!!! Hooooooooooo!!!!
Go figure, growing up in Boston and this band blew me away! Kinda felt like a southern city boy, lol
I just fall in love every day for Alabama Songs. I'am so happy to be alive while they still on road.
THE NUMBER ONE COUNTRY BAND OF ALL TIME!
Yeah such a romantic song it made me remember my late wife, so D Rich how are you doing today?
Amen I'm sure about that..💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Hello 👋......
The some is one of my favorite song I love the lyrics nice memories. How are you D Rice ?
Ain't this song the truth of what love truly does to when one presence around you or thoughts out of nowhere appear that make you weak in your knees..
This song is still great
I grew up listening to these good one's and it feels good to go back,and listen to them. They help you relax and brings back memories!!
❤❤THIS SONG NEVER EVER GET OLD ❤❤
July 16, 1983 - Alabama posts a #1 single on the Billboard country chart with "The Closer You Get"
Babybluebbw thanks to exile
Babybluebbw I'm so proud of you who knew that you knew how to Google that
Babybluebbw loved this song for years. now and always
i was born 8 days before this song hit #1 lol july 8th 1983 lol
On my birthday
I'm listening at age 64. Love it.
IM 51, and I still listen I was a little girl when I first started listening to Alabama. I think they will ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE BAND. I started listening to them when I was 7 or 8 years old!!!😊
Went seen Alabama in Knoxville tn last week they are hands down still the the best 50 year tour not missed a beat.
Greatest band ever,,people say glad they are back ,in my world they never stopped ,been a fan since 1980 . My husband knows if I get goose bumps from music ,it's Alabama, or Elvis🥰🥰🥰
I saw them 8 times in concert, was always in love with Randy Owens. Even now with his white hair, he gorgeous.
Ive been a fan since 1981 when i was 7yrs old. I remember riding in the back of my friend's jeep and going 4 wheeling in the Colorado mountains and singing Alabama songs from the backseat.❤
There will never be another Alabama they are the bomb today and always
I have three minutes of battery left, and this is how I'm going to spend it.
Alabama what an amazing group absolutely one of the best
I Love Alabama and their great sound of guitar, drums and THEM VOCALS!!!! GREAT SONG, makes me smile and think when I was 5 years old running barefoot in the house from hearing this on mommas stereo. I would just DANCE!!🥰🤘
I love this song nice voice still listening. How are you Ann ?
I'm 65 I still love a little Alabama !
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