Dwight continues to be a classic in his own time. A genius. He takes a 45 year old staple recorded by dang near everybody and makes it his own thing. Listening to him is like listening to it for the first time.
Bernie Bennett everything you say is true BUT you neglected the singer songwriter who WROTE THIS TUNE, the EXCELLENT Danny O’Keefe who did the BEST VERSION by far. Now, I feel better.
I don't care for country music. Never bought a C&W album. Then I had no choice but to escort my wife to a Brooks & Dunn concert & Dwight opened up for them. I was as impressed as when I saw Tina Turner. He knows how to entertain!
Just found this...I'm a die hard DY fan. Love everything he sings but...this he takes you there. And like many others he sings. That's what sets him apart from ALL others.
That hillbilly accent I hear it everyday right home in KY. He might have grown up in Ohio but his home that sound was flourishing. God bless him n his.
This acoustic version is so much better than his earlier recording. Sounds like he has learned more about life. He puts do much emotion into his singing. Great song, great voice, great video!
If anybody can pull off a good cover of this song, it's Dwight. The man rarely disapoints and this is no exception. In his own Bakersfield hillbilly moanin' way, he still manages to evoke the feel of the original, even with his ever so slight inflection changes. Its the mark of a true artist who take a pure melancholy song like this original by Danny O'Keefe, and make it his own. Dwight Yoakam is vastly under-rated in this regard.
I think this is one of those rare songs nobody could trash. Been done by the greats Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Leon Russel, and the one I grew up on Charlie Rich and I have yet to hear a bad version.
dwight is one of the few who never changed,never compromised who he was,to me, that makes him an ARTIST,Trashville,[and what it should be called nowadays,]is full of singers,but very,very few ARTIST,DWIGHT tried trashville but they didnt get it, so he went to LA and became a friggin LEGEND,I dont understand why, but that seems backwards to me,anyways that was in the 80s,but nothings changed,there aint much country music in the country music capital anymore,just my two cents worth.
I used to listen to this song when I was little. I always loved it. Its nice to hear it by Dwight. He just has that soulful voice that can do the song justice. Thanks for sharing.
Hard to beat the orig by Danny O'Keefe. Just something about the pureness in Danny's original. Always good to listen to different versions...thanx to UA-cam....
I think he went back to Bakersfield & hooked up with Buck Owens, but none the less he is a true ARTIST as you stated. My favorite is "She Wore Red Dresses, & then "I Sang Dixie". I love all of his music.
Yes Dwight. You do know how to sing the blues... "Some gotta win and some gotta lose..." I just lost and it is somewhat comforting to hear your voice and words...
I concur Dolph Savage. Thanks, Dwight for being the go to thing in my life. I do so prefer the older stuff, talking about kin, sin, hope, and the appropriately intense dose of revenge. I'm still giving 3 pears a chance, but I've never had to work so hard to like your work.
@slinginguitarman I totaly agree with U, Nashville has lost it's countyspirit looong time ago.... Dwight is one of the few Country-artists that will be remembered forever! Thumbs up from Norway :o)
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Play around you lose your wife, play to long you lose your life...what a great line and so true
I almost lived this line.
I'd say this is showing a hell of alot of respect to Dannie O'Keefe.
Yeah, I agree he's got it right more than most.
Dwight continues to be a classic in his own time. A genius. He takes a 45 year old staple recorded by dang near everybody and makes it his own thing. Listening to him is like listening to it for the first time.
Bernie Bennett everything you say is true BUT you neglected the singer songwriter who WROTE THIS TUNE, the EXCELLENT Danny O’Keefe who did the BEST VERSION by far. Now, I feel better.
Loved the Elvis version but this one is great. Nothing like the original tho
Man that man can sing.
I don't care for country music. Never bought a C&W album. Then I had no choice but to escort my wife to a Brooks & Dunn concert & Dwight opened up for them. I was as impressed as when I saw Tina Turner. He knows how to entertain!
I love everything Dwight sings. He is awesome!
Kathy Green he sounds like he needs to shit
my favourite Yoakam song, Dwights voice suits this song perfectly.
Yes Dwight is The Most Talented Country Music Singer Ever!
johnny cash said he was his favorite
most talented feet
1967-Danny O'Keefe, originally wrote and recorded it. It is definitely a classic.
Love Dwight's rendition!
How about his cover of 1000 miles from nowhere
This one should have been released as a single.....love it!
Beautiful rendition of a great song by a wonderful artist.
Dwight gives this beautifully crafted song the Bakersfield treatment and it's a perfect fit - one of the best versions out there...
Dwight's Martin Acoustic Guitar makes this version my favorite... Its so distinctively crisp and powerful.
Just found this...I'm a die hard DY fan. Love everything he sings but...this he takes you there. And like many others he sings. That's what sets him apart from ALL others.
He's the only artist I can watch over and over.
That hillbilly accent I hear it everyday right home in KY. He might have grown up in Ohio but his home that sound was flourishing. God bless him n his.
This acoustic version is so much better than his earlier recording. Sounds like he has learned more about life. He puts do much emotion into his singing. Great song, great voice, great video!
Dwight has that special SOMETHING...one of my favs...BR
I love this song!" My Hero"
Beautiful country blues performance by Dwight!
He does a really nice version of this.
Thanks so much for posting this clip. Great sounds from Dwight, as always!
If anybody can pull off a good cover of this song, it's Dwight. The man rarely disapoints and this is no exception. In his own Bakersfield hillbilly moanin' way, he still manages to evoke the feel of the original, even with his ever so slight inflection changes. Its the mark of a true artist who take a pure melancholy song like this original by Danny O'Keefe, and make it his own. Dwight Yoakam is vastly under-rated in this regard.
Dwight is just plain incredible!! He is unique and absolutely amazing, he can sing anything! And does it so well! Thanks for the post.
I grew up listening to this song. I've loved it for a long time. Dwight does a great job on it.
I think this is one of those rare songs nobody could trash. Been done by the greats Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Leon Russel, and the one I grew up on Charlie Rich and I have yet to hear a bad version.
By far my favorite version ☺️ of this song.Dwight knocks this song out of the park!
Nice homage to the original!
Love the Dwight !!!
He can TEAR SOME OF THIS UP ! :-)
each song gets better and better love you and this song mr dwight
I'll ways love his voice
Much more mellow sounding Dwight than I am used to, but good version still. Dwight is still one of my favorite recording artists.
Major props for a great rendition of this classic.
dwight is one of the few who never changed,never compromised who he was,to me, that makes him an ARTIST,Trashville,[and what it should be called nowadays,]is full of singers,but very,very few ARTIST,DWIGHT tried trashville but they didnt get it, so he went to LA and became a friggin LEGEND,I dont understand why, but that seems backwards to me,anyways that was in the 80s,but nothings changed,there aint much country music in the country music capital anymore,just my two cents worth.
Dwight was born to sing this song.
That Doyle Hargraves sure can sing. Mmmm Mmmm ;)
Marv W
We aint got no band, Terry!
Marv W U push 9-1-1...& tell em to bring an ambulance...or a hearst ✌️
Dwights still the greatest country singer even after all these Years. The king lives on!!!
Love, love, love Dwight!!!!!
Dwight sings this song beautifully! No if, and, or buts about it!!
I used to listen to this song when I was little. I always loved it. Its nice to hear it by Dwight. He just has that soulful voice that can do the song justice. Thanks for sharing.
I could enjoy the sound of this fine young man for the rest of my life.
Mr. Yoakam, I thank you. Not just once but many times in my life, you've made the fucking difference, sir.
Love Dwight ❤
I only know Dwight's Version and i love it always have, always will!!!
I can't help but think of him in Sling Blade everytime I see him. He was one foul man.
tiredlawdog I was just thinking about that, why would he take such a part?
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Thanks for posting this! Dwight is Awesome!
Great, great, great song! Love it! Thanks for re-doing this classic, Dwight.
Waylon knocks this song out of the park !
Dwight nails this song. Best version!
I saw Dwight a few years back in North Carolina and he sang this song, it was awesome!!
I love this song! thanks!
Big Fan of Elvis Presley!
He was also a big fan of Johnny Cash and Buck Owens.
Gorgeous... thanks!
Great singer
I wish some of the singers that pass for country in Nashville these days would take a listen to this guy. He is great.
Hard to beat the orig by Danny O'Keefe. Just something about the pureness in Danny's original. Always good to listen to different versions...thanx to UA-cam....
The best version I ever herd thanks Dwight
we all been there- love Dwight's string rendition-
Dwight's unique take is very enjoyable 😎🐈
Oh my gosh it's Mac Brazel. We love you from Vegas!
Great version
Dreamland music
Damn! Eddie Perez on Lead Guitar
He's such a great singer.
seen DY point dublin a lot of years ago he is a perfectionist best concert I have ever been to !!!!
Love it..love Dwight
Great song great version
A great version of a great song by one of America’s greatest, Mr Danny O’Keefe.
Best version of this song ever recorded..beautiful
LOVE IT
how beautiful
this is GREAT!
One of the all-time great songs by the underrated Danny O'Keefe. Love Dwight, especially when Chelsea Williams is his opening act!
@MrCharlesDog ----You nailed it. Could not have said it better: The original is soulful, classic country.
Love that song
This is great.
He is sensational ..love him
No words can be said, ...........
Awesome!
Hey! That's it! You got it! I never could quite place what other song this one reminded me of, but you nailed it. Astute observation. Thanks.
i married this man in sooooooooooo many songs & videos .... love Dwight Yoakam
great artist love all his songs
Nobody can sing Danny O'keefe like Danny O'keefe, but this is damned good.
So agreed. You don't have to listen too long - Dwight Yoakam is great!
Dwight played this last weekend in Fresno and it kicked ass!
country music needs dwight back on radio
One of the best versions of this song... right up there with Leon Russell
I heard this song last night.. now Im finding everyone else who did it ...they are all great....
Sings the SHIT out of this!! Love it.
Have always loved this song by Charlie Rich. I love Dwight's version.
Aloha All,,,
What a great talent, we are all so lucky to have him...
Just a great talent, and in my book, a good to great
actor also...
Big
I think he went back to Bakersfield & hooked up with Buck Owens, but none the less he is a true ARTIST as you stated. My favorite is "She Wore Red Dresses, & then "I Sang Dixie". I love all of his music.
Yes Dwight. You do know how to sing the blues... "Some gotta win and some gotta lose..." I just lost and it is somewhat comforting to hear your voice and words...
Eddie Perez on a Gretsch is sublime on this
I agree. It really hits home with his life.
I concur Dolph Savage. Thanks, Dwight for being the go to thing in my life. I do so prefer the older stuff, talking about kin, sin, hope, and the appropriately intense dose of revenge. I'm still giving 3 pears a chance, but I've never had to work so hard to like your work.
@slinginguitarman
I totaly agree with U, Nashville has lost it's countyspirit looong time ago....
Dwight is one of the few Country-artists that will be remembered forever!
Thumbs up from Norway :o)