Forever Grateful For Toby Keith - Stephen Colbert Bids Farewell To A Country Music Legend

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  • “We hit it off like a house afire” says Stephen Colbert about his first meeting with country legend Toby Keith, who became a frequent guest on “The Colbert Report” and later performed on “The Late Show.” The two men made an unlikely pair, in Stephen’s words, “like when a duck and a horse are friends.” Thank you, Big Dog.
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  • @otterrufus
    @otterrufus 3 місяці тому +3251

    Years before Toby was ever diagnosed with cancer an old original bandmate's two year old daughter was diagnosed with a tumor. Toby got them into St Jude, which he had been supporting for years. They were unable to save the little girl but after seeing the model of St Jude providing housing, and everything else the children's families need to be able to be with them during their treatment free of charge. He was inspired to create his own foundation in Oklahoma, The OK Kids Korral, where they provide those same services for the families of children going through cancer treatments at OU Medical's cancer treatment center. That to me sums up the character of the man.

    • @nadiamccall4311
      @nadiamccall4311 3 місяці тому +42

      Only one problem; this is the tale put out by his marketing agent, whose idea it was to create the OK Kids Korral, in order to improve Toby's image to people like you. Normally, people don't need to put out press statements like that to do good works.

    • @69RSCamaro
      @69RSCamaro 3 місяці тому

      ⁠​⁠@@nadiamccall4311what a POS person you are, I can’t imagine living so miserable, they didn’t put this information out from his marketing, it was put out by the people who lost their daughter, he clearly lived in a way that he didn’t have to try to improve his image, he was obviously good to people around him, maybe you should think of doing the same!

    • @domdela5217
      @domdela5217 3 місяці тому +131

      @@nadiamccall4311 If Colbert says Toby Keith is a good dude, Toby Keith is a good dude. Whether its a marketing stunt or not (do we know how much TK contributes to the foundation?), kids and their families are receiving a great service when they're going through a very tough time.

    • @gerald5175
      @gerald5175 3 місяці тому +81

      @@nadiamccall4311 Wow, that sounds really cynical. Where did you hear that it was his agents idea and that he didn't really want to help people?

    • @lindalambertson6294
      @lindalambertson6294 3 місяці тому +81

      ​@@nadiamccall4311
      If they don't put the word out how will people know that it exists?
      Regardless of the reason millions will be helped.
      It still says a lot about this good man in my opinion.
      🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

  • @JamesWillard1923
    @JamesWillard1923 3 місяці тому +1792

    I’ll be joining Toby Keith soon I have been battling throat cancer. I’ve lived a good 65 years. I doubt I’ll be here at 66. I’ll see you soon Toby.

    • @77RebLBrown
      @77RebLBrown 3 місяці тому +174

      I wish you and those you care about peace and solace.

    • @highdesertbiker
      @highdesertbiker 3 місяці тому +113

      Peace to you brother

    • @kenjisparks
      @kenjisparks 3 місяці тому +78

      God bless you, sir. I wish you journeys of peace.

    • @FUKdjt8645
      @FUKdjt8645 3 місяці тому

      FUK CANCER, bless you Brother

    • @MMallon425
      @MMallon425 3 місяці тому +104

      Ride it 'til the wheels come off, man. But when your journey is over, Godspeed. You've earned your rest.

  • @alexbowman4392
    @alexbowman4392 Місяць тому +23

    Toby considered himself a "conservative Democrat", basically he saw positives on both sides of the aisle. He didn't like politics, he loved America. That's something a lot of people need to get with today. He was a great guy and will be missed.

  • @eugenekillian8807
    @eugenekillian8807 2 місяці тому +100

    If Stephen Colbert and Toby Keith can respect each other and be friends, maybe there’s hope for this country yet.

    • @brandonsmith-bo6fk
      @brandonsmith-bo6fk 2 місяці тому +8

      Hell yeah. We will always have more in common with eachother than we are different❤

    • @Ryan-li8qc
      @Ryan-li8qc 26 днів тому

      Probably not, this is one of the few times hes been a decent person.

    • @erikgrimmcard2392
      @erikgrimmcard2392 16 днів тому

      @@Ryan-li8qc Are you daft? Toby Keith was always a decent person, no not decent, an amazing person. Way better than you can ever hope to be after this BS comment.

  • @Waynerock77
    @Waynerock77 3 місяці тому +1036

    Did not expect Colbert to give a more touching tribute than most of his fellow country singers. He got me at the end when he got choked up. I have a new respect for Stephen and I am sorry you lost your friend sir.

    • @dod2304
      @dod2304 3 місяці тому +84

      and his greater message of appreciating the whole person and not dwelling on the things you disagree with is very much needed now. Too much polarization of "both' sides. It's tearing this country up. Comes just as much from the Left as the Right. Everyone has to own their part in it.

    • @courtney-rw8ch
      @courtney-rw8ch 3 місяці тому +12

      Well said.❤

    • @hermunkulus
      @hermunkulus 3 місяці тому +13

      When push comes to shove we're all human beings at our core. The disagreements will always be there (some people being angrier than others), but it comes with the territory due to different upbringings.
      I'm far from being a country music fan (not part of the target audience), but I respect its legacy and significance. Toby was one of the greats.

    • @michellerobin5461
      @michellerobin5461 3 місяці тому +3

      Well said 🥺❤️

    • @a.e.7988
      @a.e.7988 3 місяці тому +16

      Colbert is a class act!

  • @luisrivera3056
    @luisrivera3056 3 місяці тому +636

    That was a great tribute Colbert... Rest in peace Toby Keith.

    • @JR-lg7fd
      @JR-lg7fd 3 місяці тому +3

      ai bot

    • @johnniemurphy410
      @johnniemurphy410 3 місяці тому +7

      I totally almost always disagree with your monologs , an your constant attack on certain people , but your Tribute to Toby Keith brought me to tears..he is a legend , Thank you.

    • @Michael-dj9zq
      @Michael-dj9zq 3 місяці тому +2

      I agree
      The first time I didn’t want to throw something at the TV at Cobert

    • @jdsullivan38
      @jdsullivan38 3 місяці тому

      It was a total bullshit tribute by the most blatant propagandist of this era

  • @mauibuilder1239
    @mauibuilder1239 3 місяці тому +454

    Thank you Stephen for putting differences aside and honoring a good man and a legend. We need more of this in our country right now...putting differences aside and finding common ground. RIP Patriot

    • @materialgrl2000
      @materialgrl2000 3 місяці тому +18

      The problem is when you can't agree on human rights there is no middle ground.

    • @ashleygaerke3371
      @ashleygaerke3371 3 місяці тому +9

      Amen 🙏🏻 it was a great tribute and I second that. We definitely need more, putting our differences aside and finding common ground. We are all humans and we are all Americans 🇺🇸. Rest in peace, Toby. I’m a huge country music fan and I was a huge Toby Keith fan are used to rock out in the car to should’ve been a cowboy when it was first released as my mom or dad was driving us somewhere. I totally group or 90s country and Toby was one of my favorites from the moment he came on the music scene. Then, as I grew up and became an adult, I admire him as a person. Thank you Toby for everything and thank you Stephen for honor and Toby and such kind words. And I’m glad you found friendship with someone that you may not agree on everything with it shows great character in both parts. RIP to the Legend Toby Keith. 😢💔🙏🏻🇺🇸

    • @bretkindell6887
      @bretkindell6887 3 місяці тому +3

      100 %

    • @davidwindham5804
      @davidwindham5804 3 місяці тому +2

      @@materialgrl2000 you’re never going to get everyone to agree on human rights. Stop beating yourself up over it, life is too short. The best thing we can do is love each other and accept each other for who we are.

    • @jamescurfman3284
      @jamescurfman3284 3 місяці тому +7

      @@materialgrl2000 The problem is THAT ATTIDUDE which you immediately took with your reply.
      There IS middle ground and we must find it. That is how this nation was built.
      There is more than just the negative connotation of the word 'compromise'.
      We FIND a way or we MAKE a way to work together, or we FAIL; 'A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand.' How do people not understand that very simple logic?

  • @filmfx66
    @filmfx66 3 місяці тому +59

    I did not expect that from Colbert. This says a lot about Toby and who he was. God rest his soul.

  • @leewomack3498
    @leewomack3498 3 місяці тому +868

    I watched Stephen Colbert last night and the tribute he gave to Toby Keith left me crying. It was one of the best tributes I've ever heard about anyone!
    Thank you Stephen, RIP Toby 😢😭

    • @b-meaker99
      @b-meaker99 3 місяці тому

      #FuckCancer

    • @videoaccount4323
      @videoaccount4323 3 місяці тому +10

      Dude was a jingoistic racist or at least played one for money and fame. No great loss.

    • @yamahaguy1732
      @yamahaguy1732 3 місяці тому

      @@videoaccount4323Tell me how the f**k he was a racist.

    • @InfiniteDream3r
      @InfiniteDream3r 3 місяці тому

      @@videoaccount4323 what a miserable and insufferable person you are.

    • @vincentfesta9540
      @vincentfesta9540 3 місяці тому +26

      @@videoaccount4323 you are a sad individual

  • @ThePapawhisky
    @ThePapawhisky 3 місяці тому +305

    I appreciate your tribute to Toby Keith. 20 years ago I was in the Air Force and stationed at Tinker AFB (Oklahoma City). Toby Keith would occasionally appear unannounced in the bleachers to watch squadron softball games. No fanfare. But the guys noticed. It meant a lot to the guys. I’ll always remember and appreciate that about him.

    • @kristinLB
      @kristinLB 3 місяці тому +7

      Oorah!

    • @dod2304
      @dod2304 3 місяці тому +9

      @@kristinLB that's for Marines, but I'm sure he gets your good intentions. 😉

    • @ROOKTABULA
      @ROOKTABULA 3 місяці тому

      Maybe he was feeling guilty for being such a bigoted cheerleader for the illegal war, predicated on lies, that his pals Chancellor Cheney and W sent so many service people to die or be maimed in? Could be.

  • @greggd2027
    @greggd2027 3 місяці тому +2

    All of us should take Mr. Colbert's tribute to heart and embrace our fellow Americans. We used to do that. But, especially in the last 10 or 20 years, that tradition has been on the decline. Thank you Mr. Colbert for reminding us of how things should be

  • @shonnyd4071
    @shonnyd4071 3 місяці тому +146

    Wow!!! I met him at my job. I work for Ford Motor Company and he did a commercial for our F150’s at Dearborn Truck Plant around 2004. I was a union rep and didn’t know him. At the time I believe he just won some Grammys. I happen to be outside when he pulled up. He was surprised I never heard of him and asked for my name. When it came time to do the commercial, EVERYONE was excited to see him. When he saw me he said my name in front of everyone. The shocked look on their faces made me feel like I hit the mega bucks!! I played it off like I personally knew him. That was such an awesome day and unforgettable moment for me. May he rest in paradise 😊

    • @t.h.1982
      @t.h.1982 2 місяці тому

      Great story. I'm sure he had less fans in Dearborn than Claycomo 🙂. Glad they welcomed her up north as well.

  • @killawofe
    @killawofe 3 місяці тому +241

    Stephen is underrated in the category of great men. I love his intelligence and insight and gentleness. I can’t believe he got me crying over Toby Keith.

    • @Rakotacivet
      @Rakotacivet 3 місяці тому

      You realize he's paying tribute to a racist bigot who made songs about openly murdering black people, right?

    • @brmam1385
      @brmam1385 3 місяці тому +18

      Couldn’t believe it either, but I cried too. When he said he’d looked down at his shoes & asked himself “what am I doing?” I was floored. A very decent man remembering another very decent man. Let’s pass it on.♥

    • @liquidmagma
      @liquidmagma 3 місяці тому +4

      Great men???? Get real.

    • @goskawow1943
      @goskawow1943 3 місяці тому +3

      he constantly belittles people who dont agree with him and took the opportunity to get an easy W

  • @colbyjackjohnson4111
    @colbyjackjohnson4111 3 місяці тому +200

    This is the exact thing all of us need to do with eachother, huge respect to Stephen for telling a story of correcting himself to get to know someone’s character before judging them

    • @blackout7615
      @blackout7615 3 місяці тому +3

      Colbert looks like a small woman next to Toby.

    • @georgearmstrong681
      @georgearmstrong681 3 місяці тому +3

      I DO NOT LIKE Colbert, but I gotta give him kudos for this. Bravo Colbert. I wish we could get back to disagreeing without hate.
      ...of course, he had Joy Reid on this episode (big hater), so there's still that - disappointing.

    • @janetphillips2875
      @janetphillips2875 3 місяці тому

      Oh yeah, Colbert always does just that🙄🙄🙄🙄

    • @07jeepgirl
      @07jeepgirl 2 місяці тому

      @@georgearmstrong681 So many pansies with widdle hurt feewings in the comments.

  • @michaeldelazzer167
    @michaeldelazzer167 3 місяці тому +202

    Mr. Colbert, I can't say I'm a fan of yours but that was an excellent tribute. Well done.

    • @c1aytonbigsby
      @c1aytonbigsby 3 місяці тому +18

      You can disagree on politics and still be a fan of someone’s character. Colbert is an example of what every American should aspire to be.

    • @n0-one0
      @n0-one0 3 місяці тому +12

      ​@nbigsby It's tough to watch him complain about how we're all getting angrier at each other when he has consistently tried to "other" everyone who leans right of center ever since he took the reins of The Late Show. He is an agent of the type of division that he claims to dislike. So many of our political leanings are influenced by our parents, by our families, and by those who surround us. If everyone who has ever shown you kindness thinks one way, then you'll naturally be inclined to think that way as well (at least some of the time). I'm all for calling out extremism, but chastising average people who lean slightly right or left is barely one step above attacking someone for an immutable characteristic. I enjoyed the Colbert Report because he didn't take himself so seriously back then and he gave both sides their due criticism. He has lost his way. This was a nice tribute and a rare moment of honesty, clarity, and nuance for Colbert version 2.0, but I can't see myself tuning in much and I certainly don't see him as "an example of what every American should aspire to be".

    • @c1aytonbigsby
      @c1aytonbigsby 3 місяці тому +2

      @@n0-one0 you’re literally saying because you don’t agree with him politically you won’t be watching him (which could translate to you don’t like his character). Politics isn’t everything and you can disagree with that and still be friends with them. I have two friends who lean very far to the right while I lean more to the left. They’re my two best friends.

    • @n0-one0
      @n0-one0 3 місяці тому

      Many of my close friends are my political opposites. I just had lunch with one. I won't watch Colbert anymore because he regularly insinuates that everyone who doesn't shill for big pharma and the neo-con warmongers in the democratic party are idiots. Also his writing staff at The Late Show are unfunny hacks. I watched the Late Show every night when Letterman hosted, and he has different politics than I do as well. He just never talked down to regular people.

    • @freerider604
      @freerider604 3 місяці тому +3

      Why are u even here if you’re not a fan 🙄

  • @bettysperber7011
    @bettysperber7011 3 місяці тому +40

    While I may not agree with Steven Colbert he outdid himself with a heartfelt Tribute
    To Toby Keith

  • @figmo397
    @figmo397 3 місяці тому +215

    What a lovely tribute! I always love it when someone breaks a stereotype, and in this case, they both did.

  • @stevedoesnt
    @stevedoesnt 3 місяці тому +106

    I live in Norman Oklahoma, just a mile or two from where he lived. I’ve always, always felt like I (we) didn’t *really* know him. I know 100% that people in my circle pre-judged him, and I’d always remind them of how for the longest time, based on the sign out on his property, he had supported many local democratic politicians running for office here. In that way, he was an enigma.
    I didn’t know him. He seemed to be quietly existing among us. As huge of star he was, nobody here had anything bad to say about Toby Keith, the person. A man deserving of so much respect, I think. May he rest in peace. And as always, fuck cancer.

    • @Woosaidthat
      @Woosaidthat 3 місяці тому +5

      Ameen ❤ from Tulsa.
      May his family have the strength and support to deal with his loss.

    • @cooldude7046
      @cooldude7046 3 місяці тому

      Amen
      Stay cool 😎

    • @KeithPorter07
      @KeithPorter07 3 місяці тому +4

      Amen to that fuck cancer I have stage 4

    • @michaelstanton5455
      @michaelstanton5455 3 місяці тому

      I'm sorry to hear that Keith. I'm not sure if there is a higher power, but I'll say a prayer for you tonight in the hopes that there is...@@KeithPorter07

    • @cooldude7046
      @cooldude7046 3 місяці тому +3

      @@KeithPorter07 Fox Chase center in Philadelphia. I will pray for your miracles. 1 breath at a time 1 day at a time.
      Stay cool 😎

  • @mwalker3547
    @mwalker3547 3 місяці тому +70

    Stephen, I disagree with you politically on almost everything, but this is one of the most heartfelt tributes I've seen to the memory of Toby Keith. Thank You and Rest Easy Toby....

    • @robertparker6280
      @robertparker6280 2 місяці тому +2

      Was thinking the samething

    • @toddstein5407
      @toddstein5407 2 місяці тому +1

      This shows me that opposites can find common.ground

    • @natlovell122
      @natlovell122 2 місяці тому +2

      Same, I don’t like Colbert, but I respect this so much

  • @34LOLWTF
    @34LOLWTF 3 місяці тому +47

    This needs to go viral. The terrible things I've seen said by people who simply didn't agree with Toby's politics are so disheartening. Stephen gave an amazing tribute right here. Like a genuine human should. Rest easy, Toby.

    • @dennisegrant5901
      @dennisegrant5901 2 місяці тому +1

      Didn't like his politics at all but I loved his music and he seemed like a really nice guy.

    • @Uthgardloki
      @Uthgardloki 2 місяці тому

      a dead asshole is still an asshole

  • @rickdagrexican7351
    @rickdagrexican7351 3 місяці тому +73

    I had learned of his passing much earlier today but it wasn't until I watched this video that I shed a tear for his passing. Thank you for humanizing him. And also for pointing out how we might disagree with people but we can always find common ground. Once again Stephen Colbert points out that he is a beacon for honest truth and respect. Even for people we disagree with. And that is why I have been a long time fan.
    Thank you

  • @gingercook7944
    @gingercook7944 3 місяці тому +446

    That was a beautiful tribute, really beautiful, so many people dying of cancer and so many around 62 or 63...I am 63, 6 months remission from head and neck cancer.....every time someone else passes.....i am reminded of this gift, this life, the brevity of it, and how petty and small these differences are or should be.....this was a great example of open hearts and good intentions, the right intentions, thank you.....

    • @Sammasambuddha
      @Sammasambuddha 3 місяці тому +13

      Buddah says, "The meaning of life is in death."
      Also, "We learn the most important lessons when we lose the things we feel are most important."
      🙏

    • @cnuque76
      @cnuque76 3 місяці тому +13

      Wishing you continued health and healing

    • @kkrolf2782
      @kkrolf2782 3 місяці тому +8

      I’ve tried most recently, since a dear friend’s daughter was diagnosed with cancer, to do my best to give thanks for the blessings we have, and meditate, however briefly, to send a small ripple of goodwill into the world. That young lady - mother to 2 elementary schoolers - is currently in remission as well. I do hope you, Gingercook, continue to grow stronger and healthier.

    • @redcoldchillipeppers
      @redcoldchillipeppers 3 місяці тому +6

      Anyone who beats cancer is an absolute badass. Live life to the fullest!

    • @chasekemp6642
      @chasekemp6642 3 місяці тому +10

      My mom passed just over a year ago at the age of 61. I was and still am devastated. You're right. This is a gift and we're glad you're still here.

  • @jf5417
    @jf5417 3 місяці тому +27

    This really surprised me. What a lovely tribute.

  • @willy3918
    @willy3918 2 місяці тому +12

    A class act. Thank you for keeping alive the fact that you can disagree with someone and still like and be friends with them.

  • @jaym7961
    @jaym7961 3 місяці тому +228

    That was the most touching tribute to Toby I've seen thus far. Genuine. Thanks for that Mr. Colbert. RIP Big T.

  • @mikewest1874
    @mikewest1874 3 місяці тому +13

    I never met him, but my parents used to print his Easy Money Band t-shirts when he was starting out. He chose a small no name T-shirt screen printing shop to do his shirts. He treated my parents with respect and courtesy. I considered him my "Oklahoma Brother". I loved his music, and respected the man. A great patriot, and a mighty fine person. Respect.

  • @swdw973
    @swdw973 2 місяці тому +14

    As a vet, I loved his patriotism. He had a special place in the hearts of my 3 sons, all who joined the military after 9/11. Two of them went to Iraq. His "boot up your a** song" resonated with the people in the military that went to the middle east after 9/11 on a level most civilians will never get. And it inspired people when he toured the middle east and sang it. Just watch videos where the crowds he sang to over there react to that song. In some ways, he was a modern day Bob Hope, as he would go places other entertainers wouldn't even consider. I am a fan of many of his songs, and will always be grateful for his support of the military and veterans, as I come from a long line of those that have served. Will very much miss him. He was a great talent, with a heart of gold, that cared about people in ways many entertainers don't. Thanks for the tribute to a wonderful human being.

  • @michaelhogg324
    @michaelhogg324 3 місяці тому +12

    Nice tribute Steven and he's right NEVER judge anyone

    • @janielouschafer8023
      @janielouschafer8023 2 місяці тому +1

      He said prejudge, you can still judge just not before you meet someone

  • @BenThere_DoneThat
    @BenThere_DoneThat 3 місяці тому +621

    Wow, I did not know he passed. What a touching tribute. Stephen is always a class act.

    • @rileyfuckingrifle
      @rileyfuckingrifle 3 місяці тому +2

      It was only on the fifth, very recent.

    • @kingayy9267
      @kingayy9267 3 місяці тому +17

      I loved the story he told of meeting Toby and how it encouraged him to respect his guests as people, not what he thinks they are before meeting them.
      RIP Toby

    • @dee_dee_place
      @dee_dee_place 3 місяці тому +5

      I didn't know either.
      I'm not a huge country western fan but there are some artists that I really like & Toby Keith was definitely one of them.
      Thank you for your music, Mr. Keith. I'm sure the Old Man will be smiling when he lets you in. You will be missed.

    • @chrisb9122
      @chrisb9122 3 місяці тому

      No he is not. He's a rich liberal asshole.

    • @Dozer04r1
      @Dozer04r1 3 місяці тому +16

      @@quantumbuddhistso…you missed the point of Stephen’s commentary on this vid eh?

  • @e0n555
    @e0n555 3 місяці тому +179

    Thank you Stephen Colbert, for this beautiful tribute to Toby Keith. I needed those reminders about our humanity. And I will really miss Toby Keith, RIP. 😭😭💕

  • @WilliamBonney-gl2qf
    @WilliamBonney-gl2qf 3 місяці тому +21

    Touching tribute by Stephen
    Had no idea they were friends...that's true friendship,to be able to set aside political differences and be there for one another.
    RIP Big Dawg

  • @granitemonkey
    @granitemonkey 3 місяці тому +68

    As much as I don't care for Colbert, I appreciate his empathy and humanity. I appreciate him being a stand-up person.

    • @echogl
      @echogl 3 місяці тому +6

      The tribute was very nice. I don't care for Colbert either with all his POLITICS - but this is about Toby Keith. I never realized what a special man he was. GOD, Family and Country. Condolences to your family. Well done Cowboy - you will be so missed.

    • @kdizzle901
      @kdizzle901 3 місяці тому +2

      I just hate how woke and liberal he is…….Conan lasted so long cuz he never brought his politics into his entertainment

    • @sudano9958
      @sudano9958 3 місяці тому +9

      @@kdizzle901Yeah, and Colbert will have such a short career because of it. Wait what...

    • @materialgrl2000
      @materialgrl2000 3 місяці тому +4

      @@kdizzle901 sorry that he talks about the world as it is??? What can you not handle reality?

    • @materialgrl2000
      @materialgrl2000 3 місяці тому +2

      @@echogl if you don't like the world getting political then feel free not to vote.

  • @S8NSAYS
    @S8NSAYS 3 місяці тому +127

    What a beautiful tribute. And equally beautiful perspective.

  • @maureengreen617
    @maureengreen617 3 місяці тому +190

    Your tribute is a reminder of the intelligence, decency and compassion of our funniest citizens. Thank you for telling us about your friendship with Toby Keith. I extend my condolences to the Keith family to his friends like you who will miss him terribly.

  • @sabinekantenseter5581
    @sabinekantenseter5581 3 місяці тому +195

    I was fortunate enough to have seen Toby Keith twice in concert. He was an amazing performer and artist.
    Rest In Peace, Toby!

    • @AnthonyWallace-cf2df
      @AnthonyWallace-cf2df 3 місяці тому +1

      Hello beautiful 👋🌹, how are you doing?....I’m sorry for Invading your privacy, i was on my scrolling mode then I saw you and stop to say hi…I hope you don’t mind.

  • @robertglasser645
    @robertglasser645 3 місяці тому +12

    I have to say I am not a Steve Colbert fan, however I will say I love his tribute to Toby. It’s very sad that something like this has to happen for us to come together. God bless Toby and his family!

  • @monalisa233
    @monalisa233 3 місяці тому +83

    Had no idea these two were friends. What a great thing to see past differences and find the common part of us to share. Thanks Stephen for the tribute to him. I only met him once but he was funny and kind. Rest in Peace Toby

  • @RobertJohnson-bj5lk
    @RobertJohnson-bj5lk 3 місяці тому +254

    Like Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, you never know where two great friends will spring up from. Good for you Stephen, a heartfelt tribute to a true American, from a true American.🇺🇸

    • @fifermcgee5971
      @fifermcgee5971 3 місяці тому +7

      So true, lovely comment.

    • @TheHSIHP
      @TheHSIHP 3 місяці тому

      I guess everyone forgot how he divided the nation during the Bush years and championed a war based on lies in which thousands of Americans died

    • @bowtoyoursensei554
      @bowtoyoursensei554 3 місяці тому +5

      Beautiful comment. Very true.

    • @DmDrae
      @DmDrae 3 місяці тому +4

      I was trying to think of another unlikely duo and here it was 🙏

    • @divi2747
      @divi2747 3 місяці тому +5

      or Alice Cooper and Glen Campbell

  • @irisheyes7815
    @irisheyes7815 2 місяці тому +14

    I don’t know this show, but a beautiful tribute to a man of incredible patriotism, integrity and principle. RIP Toby ❤

  • @DSCMH
    @DSCMH 3 місяці тому +16

    Not a huge Colbert fan, but this is A+ class. Well done.

  • @a24396
    @a24396 3 місяці тому +425

    A very touching sentiment, I'm sorry Stephen lost his friend.

    • @DavidCundiff-fx2mm
      @DavidCundiff-fx2mm 3 місяці тому

      ​@@National-wj8ny take your 🐃💩 somewhere else.

    • @chaunceyhaworth4884
      @chaunceyhaworth4884 3 місяці тому +6

      @@National-wj8ny lol. Spoken like a true Toby Kieth fan.

    • @herehere3139
      @herehere3139 3 місяці тому +4

      ​@@National-wj8nyeeeeasy there crazy person

    • @dinoanello5520
      @dinoanello5520 3 місяці тому +2

      So I take it you two didn't even listen to Stepens tribute?

    • @ROOKTABULA
      @ROOKTABULA 3 місяці тому

      ​@@National-wj8nyMarked for spam, cultist. 🤬🙄

  • @Dancrept
    @Dancrept 3 місяці тому +97

    I'm crying, I'am a rock fan, but I love Toby Keith songs an personality, this was a very lovely remembrance

    • @eduarDOGames560
      @eduarDOGames560 3 місяці тому +3

      That how big his impact was .. I’m not a country music fan never listen to his music But I knew how Good of a human he was! Rip friend!

    • @nickel8412
      @nickel8412 3 місяці тому +5

      Stephen is a class act, I’m learning from him in meaningful ways.

  • @goingoneight
    @goingoneight 3 місяці тому +23

    First class, Stephen. Absolutely first class. RIP Toby.

  • @dp92492
    @dp92492 3 місяці тому +90

    Amen. Just because we might have different opinions and views, doesnt mean we cant be friends. We need to remember this... thanks for the beautiful tribute.

  • @davesloat9006
    @davesloat9006 3 місяці тому +7

    I once had dinner with Toby Keith in a small camp in the Philippines. Even though we only had around 100 troops on that base, he graciously traveled halfway around the world to see us and give us a private concert. Til Valhalla, Toby!

  • @mattmanley7118
    @mattmanley7118 3 місяці тому +67

    What a touching tribute. Just goes to show that despite our differences we shouldn’t judge people before meeting them.

  • @petraforza3137
    @petraforza3137 3 місяці тому +76

    I have no words. Colbert, we are polar opposites, but you get it. That was the finest tribute I have ever witnessed. Amen and Wow! Beautiful!

  • @heydeanie
    @heydeanie 3 місяці тому +14

    You can disagree with the things someone says, but still love and respect them as a human... beautiful tribute...RIP Toby 💔

    • @danieljohn560
      @danieljohn560 3 місяці тому

      More humans need to take this to heart these days

  • @audreywellham2413
    @audreywellham2413 3 місяці тому +112

    Beautiful tribute. Toby will be greatly missed. 🕊️💙🙏🏻

    • @JamesAlbert-xc9hf
      @JamesAlbert-xc9hf 3 місяці тому

      Well said ma'am 💞🌹💞🌹😢😢😢

    • @solokimmie
      @solokimmie Місяць тому

      I can say that I dislike Jimmy Kimmel and a lot of other late night people, however, your heartfelt speech gave me hope that more people would come together. Sorry that you had to have Joy at the same time but I get it. Thank you, sincerely, Kimmie

  • @yyzgwm
    @yyzgwm 3 місяці тому +20

    I never thought I'd be crying over Toby Keith. Damn you, Colbert!

  • @sethkael9839
    @sethkael9839 3 місяці тому +8

    Respect earned and wise words Mr. Colbert. RIP to an American legend.

  • @RoughneckSportsCards
    @RoughneckSportsCards 3 місяці тому +36

    Can’t say I’m a big fan of Colbert, but he had an authentic classy tribute to the icon Toby Keith! RIP Mr. Keith

  • @jomccutcheon2173
    @jomccutcheon2173 3 місяці тому +136

    I loved this tribute to Toby so much! He will be missed!

  • @rudemood69
    @rudemood69 3 місяці тому +1

    I don't like Stephen Colbert and never have but i now have new respect for him. Stephen brought tears to my eyes not only talking about Toby Keith but his speech about us people being more respectful to each other. Thank you Mr Colbert for this.
    Rest In Peace Big Dog

  • @localcrew
    @localcrew 3 місяці тому +27

    Screw politics. Be humble. Love one another.

  • @brando7266
    @brando7266 3 місяці тому +211

    What a class act ,Stephen is,

    • @Autobahn4537
      @Autobahn4537 3 місяці тому +6

      This was just a moment of clarity for him.

    • @atarimeejyaneeka
      @atarimeejyaneeka 3 місяці тому +5

      He's a nut job. Colbert that is.

    • @derekralston5967
      @derekralston5967 3 місяці тому

      @@Autobahn4537why would you say that is it because he says things you don’t like about shit pants your fearful leader

    • @derekralston5967
      @derekralston5967 3 місяці тому +7

      @@Autobahn4537are you mad he’s not voting for shit pants

    • @mikelouis9389
      @mikelouis9389 3 місяці тому

      ​@@derekralston5967They are. Donald von SCHITZENPANTS their cult leader

  • @nowan71730
    @nowan71730 3 місяці тому +23

    Four years ago, Toby Keith came to our little town to play at a Music Fest. My Son and my Best Friend were close to the front and Toby brought them up on the stage to sing with him and just clown around a little bit. They spent the entire evening hanging out. Toby Keith was "Real". I have a picture of him, my friend and my Son, shoulder to shoulder having a cold one from a Solo Cup. My Son in that picture is the only one left now. My Son and I miss them both. Rest in Peace Toby and Rick.

  • @artandchill2480
    @artandchill2480 3 місяці тому +11

    iraq 2008 there was toby Keith landing in Iraq with a back pack and a guitar, you know he didn't say much but he got right to singing and putting up a show for us and it really made me forget about the war that afternoon, im crying because he truly loved the troops, he truly was a child of God and he is in heaven with Jesus singing songs and making friends. amen Go with God Toby. thank you

    • @terrymckenzie8786
      @terrymckenzie8786 3 місяці тому

      Jesus dosen,t like country music. That’s why he drank wine and not beer.

    • @artandchill2480
      @artandchill2480 3 місяці тому

      @@terrymckenzie8786 ok

  • @kaylafinch4206
    @kaylafinch4206 3 місяці тому +3

    Making me cry. Toby was my first crush. Always wanted to kiss the tall man in the white hat. What a legend❤️

  • @jeremybowser9801
    @jeremybowser9801 3 місяці тому +9

    Colbert gained my respect with this beautiful message...RIP Toby

  • @sharonpeterson896
    @sharonpeterson896 3 місяці тому +89

    What a lovely tribute.

  • @8KB24-81
    @8KB24-81 2 місяці тому +4

    R.I.P... He was a good man. My Dad was a veteran and respected him for caring. And I am end stage heart failure. Waiting too be put on list for heart transplant but more likely hospice. So song has a lot of meaning. And for him too dedicate Toby Keith. Tim Mcgraw always a class act

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 3 місяці тому +41

    A really beautiful memorial tribute. Stephen has the best words. He knows what they mean and he uses them well!

    • @AnthonyWallace-cf2df
      @AnthonyWallace-cf2df 3 місяці тому

      Hello beautiful 👋🌹, how are you doing?....I’m sorry for Invading your privacy, i was on my scrolling mode then I saw you and stop to say hi…I hope you don’t mind.

  • @peterkurg8169
    @peterkurg8169 3 місяці тому +129

    A really nice tribute for Toby Keith. well said Stephen Colbert. it was moving

  • @bryanmckenzie4636
    @bryanmckenzie4636 3 місяці тому +13

    Very good tribute. We can disagree yet respect each other and actually play together.......... Thank you for posting this,

    • @MorrisBranch-jf6dq
      @MorrisBranch-jf6dq 3 місяці тому +2

      The way it mostly was before social media took over everyone lives

  • @shaunwatson7485
    @shaunwatson7485 3 місяці тому +2

    Never been of Colbert until now. AWESOME tribute sir

  • @Pratalax
    @Pratalax 3 місяці тому +127

    Well said. For the people we encounter in our lives, that get us to check our prejudices, whether by choice or simply by circumstance, we should be forever grateful. I certainly am. It's thanks to these experiences the world grows wider and more caring. Rest in Peace.

    • @Wedgenet
      @Wedgenet 3 місяці тому +2

      Judging Toby Keith for his post-9/11 jingoism and warmongering and vile attacks on anyone who opposed the war in Iraq is not prejudice. It's judgement for his actions. Prejudice is pre-judgement, and he has been -- and should be -- post-judged as he was. That's part of Toby Keith too. Just because he died doesn't mean that we should forget about all the parts of a person and all the things he did.

  • @lindasokolowski8506
    @lindasokolowski8506 3 місяці тому +51

    Very touching tribute. Thank you Mr Colbert.

  • @SaundraScott
    @SaundraScott 3 місяці тому +16

    Beautiful, heartfelt tribute. Thank you, Stephen.

  • @theadamhobbs
    @theadamhobbs 3 місяці тому +21

    Toby was a real one. I was lucky enough to meet him at a Waylon Jennings tribute show at the Moody Theater in Austin TX and when everyone was rounded up to sing "Luckenbach, Texas," he was one of the few singers on stage that didn't have to look down at the teleprompter for the lyrics. We had a nice chat after and took some photos and he did it all with grace and a smile on his face. Great tribute, Stephen.

  • @bearpowers166
    @bearpowers166 3 місяці тому +174

    That was beautiful Stephen. I saw Toby in West Michigan. My marriage was on the rocks and life was not good at all but, his music was a note of hope that summer. Thanks Toby Keith for the music and humanity. It will be missed.

  • @carolynmckee4295
    @carolynmckee4295 3 місяці тому +42

    Toby Keith was a great performer, talented song writer, dedicated family man and humanitarian. He was a good man. Thank you for that heartfelt memorial, Mr. Colbert.

  • @adamcontreras1486
    @adamcontreras1486 3 місяці тому +2

    Im not a fan of Colbert by even the farthest stretch, but i loved this. A truly genuine and heartfelt message. God bless both Toby and Stephen for this

  • @ronnieparker4393
    @ronnieparker4393 3 місяці тому +1

    Such a great tribute

  • @SoonerPocket
    @SoonerPocket 3 місяці тому +52

    I grew up in Norman Oklahoma. My high school was Norman North High School. We have this charity event there every year called SPUD (students performing unselfish deeds). It raises hundreds of of thousands of dollars for local families in need. He would donate so much to them every year to help his community. Heck of a guy

  • @luvmydogs8389
    @luvmydogs8389 3 місяці тому +15

    Steven's tribute to Toby Keith moved me to tears😢. Prayers to his family and his legions of fans😞🙏💔.

  • @flysky6248
    @flysky6248 3 місяці тому +2

    What a great singer.Always in our hearts.

  • @janetleishman3776
    @janetleishman3776 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Stephen

  • @debrosman
    @debrosman 3 місяці тому +4

    Hail and Farewell to one of Country music’s legends, Toby Keith. During sad moments like this I always remember the lesson that physics teaches us. Energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only change form. My poet’s interpretation is that energy like Toby’s creative spirit/soul remains intact surrounding everyone he touched. RIP Toby and thank you for all of the music ❤️

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 3 місяці тому +93

    Well now I'm crying.

  • @Musicmanrobert
    @Musicmanrobert 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks dude and Toby was a great man. A true patriot.

  • @maxinefreeman8858
    @maxinefreeman8858 3 місяці тому +3

    Toby Keith didn't turn the wars into a political debate. He believed in supporting our troops wherever they were. He made about 20 trips to Iraq and Afghanistan. I've loved his music from the first time I heard it.

  • @rajo741
    @rajo741 3 місяці тому +13

    Well I wasn’t expecting to feel this (never a Keith fan) but Colbert is right. An honest and decent tribute. I learned something.

  • @rjpittman4510
    @rjpittman4510 3 місяці тому +5

    Toby Keith was my favorite musician for a long time. I went to one of his concerts as a kid, about 11 or 12. It was pouring down rain, but I was out there in my cowboy hat singing right along. A true patriot.
    His friendship with Colbert always struck me, because it goes to show that you don't need to always agree with your friends, just have mutual respect. RIP

  • @tvgreign9882
    @tvgreign9882 3 місяці тому +3

    This was beautiful.

  • @cameron818
    @cameron818 3 місяці тому +6

    You know what this was VERY well done. I don't agree with Colbert but he was absolutely a true Legend here.

  • @cleverusername9369
    @cleverusername9369 3 місяці тому +55

    What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute. Stephen is so right, we need to not pre-judge one another

  • @MaggieMayTB
    @MaggieMayTB 3 місяці тому +91

    So many unexpected blessings with the passing of Toby.
    I stumbled on this tribute unexpectedly after seeing so many hateful tweets regarding Toby.
    Wow.
    Lesson’s learned.
    Don’t judge not just words but instructions to live a solid life.
    Thank you Steve

    • @robertm7120
      @robertm7120 3 місяці тому +7

      A little bit of love will always outshine even the most provocative of haters. The body of hate is empty and cold. It doesn't stand a chance against a drop of pure love 😏.

    • @sailormade2
      @sailormade2 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@robertm7120 wow... that was beautiful!! Well said.❤

    • @bamabarbiegurl02
      @bamabarbiegurl02 3 місяці тому

      What are people saying about him?

    • @bjdefilippo447
      @bjdefilippo447 3 місяці тому +1

      @@bamabarbiegurl02 I don't know either, but my guess is that the switch from Democrat to Republican, and his support of Trump turned some people off.

    • @robertm7120
      @robertm7120 3 місяці тому +1

      @@sailormade2 It was from the heart. It is a shame that he had to leave us knowing the hardship our country is facing today. He was a real patriot! And I know he must have been troubled by it. Tragedy can often bring people together. But what is happening right now is not something being done to us; it is something we are doing to each other.

  • @user-fd3xf3yy9z
    @user-fd3xf3yy9z 3 місяці тому +2

    some breath taking words... Toby Keith will be missed

  • @coopdeville377
    @coopdeville377 3 місяці тому +5

    I can't thank Toby enough for supporting the troops and making many trips into harm's way to let all of them know how thankful we are as a nation for their service. When your kids are out there on the frontline, things change as a parent. RIP Toby.

  • @SeldimSeen1
    @SeldimSeen1 3 місяці тому +25

    Thank you Stephen Colbert for the beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Toby Keith.

  • @aprilinamsterdam
    @aprilinamsterdam 3 місяці тому +130

    Beautiful tribute, Stephen. Thank you for sharing your memories. May he rest in peace 💔

  • @zachpit
    @zachpit 3 місяці тому +2

    This was a wonderful tribute on so many levels. Well done Stephen. You got a new fan.

  • @kimcoats4532
    @kimcoats4532 3 місяці тому +25

    That was awesome! The world is a better place cause Toby was in it! RIP Big Dawg😢

  • @OblivionAviator
    @OblivionAviator 3 місяці тому +35

    That ...was super, super cool. Really well done & well said, Stephen Colbert! RIP Toby.

  • @SeonghwaffleJem
    @SeonghwaffleJem 3 місяці тому +59

    What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute. I can’t imagine how many people must be feeling this loss. I hope his music and his memory bring peace and comfort to everyone who loved him.

  • @51Saffron
    @51Saffron 2 місяці тому +2

    My family have all different opinions and views on life, we do not agree on many things, but that's what being an individual means. What I love about them, is that they will call someone out even if they support them for doing wrong, saying something stupid or just out right lying. They don't defend or make excuses for them. What a lovely tribute to someone he admired.

  • @cg2061
    @cg2061 3 місяці тому +3

    I am not a fan of Colbert but that was a beautiful, heartfelt tribute. Well done Stephen. R.I.P. Toby

  • @tracyadkins3077
    @tracyadkins3077 3 місяці тому +3

    What a beautiful eulogy. 🎉my heart goes out to everyone who knew him and loved him.

  • @ChristineMcQueen
    @ChristineMcQueen 3 місяці тому +7

    Growing up in the 90s, I solely listened to country music. It's my absolute favorite genre of any music, because it fills me with so much warmth and nostalgia. Toby Keith's music is a huge part of that. Hearing his passing was so very sad and I'm so touched that Stephen has such a beautiful tribute to him.