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  • @georgschmidt5281
    @georgschmidt5281 5 днів тому +1

    This is one of the best versions ever of the Great Pretender.

  • @michaelchappell902
    @michaelchappell902 11 місяців тому +14

    The Statler Brothers were the best

  • @user-gz2xi5um8h
    @user-gz2xi5um8h 9 місяців тому +11

    I absolutely love the Statler Brothers rendition of this song ...... unmatched ever!

  • @user-lm8vi7nh3s
    @user-lm8vi7nh3s Рік тому +21

    I’ve always loved this song. Thank you Statlers for singing this song..

  • @kathrynhayes6144
    @kathrynhayes6144 4 місяці тому +9

    You will be missed Harold Reid

  • @corneliadenninger5395
    @corneliadenninger5395 3 роки тому +101

    The unrivaled Statler Brothers. Always in unbelivable harmonies. Those were the times. RIP Harold Reid and Lew DeWitt. Thank you for the great music you left. / CD

    • @lindajohnson6368
      @lindajohnson6368 2 роки тому +12

      I totally agree!! It was Lew that picked Jimmy out to replace him.. How amazing and thoughtful of Lew thinking of the other three!!!!!!!

    • @jamesdecker6894
      @jamesdecker6894 2 роки тому +2

      000

    • @annbrown8804
      @annbrown8804 2 роки тому

      @@lindajohnson6368 I

    • @eleanorfirzell5095
      @eleanorfirzell5095 Рік тому

      Yes Thank you

    • @lindabyers2320
      @lindabyers2320 Рік тому +3

      Their m8sic eas so rrlaxing. It was always great. They eere the best enterainers. Did try to go to asmany concerts that I could

  • @georgetaylor8591
    @georgetaylor8591 Рік тому +10

    Love the Statler Brother's!!!!! Next the Oak Ridge Boys...The two groups brought a lot of cheerful music that never get tired of listening to!!May the Great Men that have left us and went to Heaven!! Their Music will never be for gotten!!!!! Lives on For ever!!!!

  • @rustyking8783
    @rustyking8783 Рік тому +30

    Real class: Unmatched harmonies. Beautiful tempos. A legendary group.

  • @johnrieck1846
    @johnrieck1846 2 роки тому +21

    Jimmy Fortune sang this very well

  • @Barbara-pe2jf
    @Barbara-pe2jf 27 днів тому

    In watching some of these last performances, they knew Jimmy wasn’t going to stop performing, and they were really setting him up for future successes. Extremely classy.

  • @kristimeeder7561
    @kristimeeder7561 11 місяців тому +13

    I heard them for the first time when I was 14 & bought all their albums, Harold was an amazing bass , they are and were really Country music ❤❤🥰

  • @eleanorjayetilleke320
    @eleanorjayetilleke320 Рік тому +57

    With the early passing of Lew Dewitt and recently of the unrivalled bass singer Harold Reid we will never see the likes of a group such as the Statler Brothers. RIP Lew and Harold! Thanks for the wonderfully harmonised singing. We shall never forget you

    • @georgetaylor8591
      @georgetaylor8591 9 місяців тому +2

      That is so true!!!! ❤❤❤

    • @davidnickey8703
      @davidnickey8703 3 місяці тому +1

      Many a great group of singers have graced stages around the world before multitudes of fans. Without question, two of those great groups were The Statler Brothers and The Platters.
      Thank you, from an appreciative fan!

  • @Luanne-ws2fc
    @Luanne-ws2fc Рік тому +9

    Thank you. No other country singers knew just how treasured old memories are to little old ladies like me. When you reach your eighties it's pretty much All you have left . Thanks so much for realizing that.

  • @janicesimmons6764
    @janicesimmons6764 Рік тому +22

    Back when I was 17 and in high school I played the Statlers music over and over. I loved them then and still do. They are awesome ❤️❤️🙏🙏😊

    • @stevebowser6977
      @stevebowser6977 10 місяців тому +1

      The Statler Brothers were fantastic! No group can come close to them. R.I
      P. Lew, & Harold

    • @jeffharper7579
      @jeffharper7579 4 дні тому

      I'm 57 and my best friend and I listened to them back in the 70s unfortunately he was killed in 82 but to this day I still listen to them almost every night as I go to sleep.

  • @icarusbanks8717
    @icarusbanks8717 2 роки тому +10

    The Handsome Hound says, "I agree with Camelia! I never get tired of listening to The Statler Brothers!".

  • @billyjordan5291
    @billyjordan5291 Рік тому +23

    Just unbelievable talent......RIP Harold and Lew.....

  • @user-co6jx5jo8p
    @user-co6jx5jo8p 3 місяці тому +1

    Have a signed picture of them from years ago from Elkhorn wi. Fair years ago.

  • @abigailvance413
    @abigailvance413 2 роки тому +30

    I love Jimmy's grin before he begins that last bit...

  • @Lucy-bc1qs
    @Lucy-bc1qs 11 місяців тому +5

    The Statlers sing this better than anyone. Then Jimmy steps up and blows it away!

  • @r6343
    @r6343 Рік тому +10

    Love the Statler Brothers. Saw them twice in concert. The Oak Ridge Boys are great, that relatively new group Home Free is very good, but the Statler Brothers are the best. I saw them when Lew was still with them. Words cannot describe what it was like to hear them in person.

  • @user-gk5fq2gr5v
    @user-gk5fq2gr5v 2 місяці тому +2

    The Platters would be so honored...great version of all.. These guys can sing anything and loved every minute of it!!! The very best group ever...❤ 4:17

  • @1978garfield
    @1978garfield Місяць тому +2

    I am the biggest Lew DeWitt fan you will ever meet and I freely admit Jimmy is a very talented singer & song writer.
    I suspect Lew would agree with me, he is the one that found Jimmy after all.

  • @kentlewan
    @kentlewan Рік тому +9

    This song and video should make you smile on even the darkest of days.

  • @judybunch5394
    @judybunch5394 Рік тому +9

    AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. The Statlers can sing anything 👍👏💜

  • @josephweiss1559
    @josephweiss1559 Рік тому +12

    Took a great song and made it even greater. Powerful

  • @cynthiafairchild8073
    @cynthiafairchild8073 2 роки тому +17

    They were my mothers favorite group quite a few years ago . I have just found this on my phone - After listening to this today I have to agree with her ! They are terrific!

  • @CindaCollins
    @CindaCollins 5 місяців тому +1

    Love the Statler brothers really going to miss them they will always be in my heart and thoughts Miss them there sound no one can replace 😢😢

  • @kimsappington3885
    @kimsappington3885 Рік тому +3

    I’ve never heard the Statlers sing this song. I grew up listening to my mothers old records of the Platters and always loved this song.

  • @larrywestberg3350
    @larrywestberg3350 Рік тому +5

    It doesn't get any better than this folks!!!

  • @alexkorzenewski4250
    @alexkorzenewski4250 5 місяців тому +4

    Big fan. Never heard them do this one. First class as usual. A great great group.

    • @williamsonmunier
      @williamsonmunier 3 місяці тому

      This was at their final or retirement concert. So sad.

  • @loniiverson8684
    @loniiverson8684 2 місяці тому +2

    Pure gold. ❤

  • @daviddooley5361
    @daviddooley5361 2 роки тому +37

    The Statler Brothers for ever!!

  • @jedallen-eq8gs
    @jedallen-eq8gs Рік тому +4

    The Greatest Of All

  • @dianeguidry1654
    @dianeguidry1654 9 місяців тому +2

    Equal to the Platters. Love both. Jimmy knocks it out of the park. 🥰

  • @nanmadean5968
    @nanmadean5968 Рік тому +4

    The"""STATLERS"""ARE.ONE.OF.MY.
    FAVORITE.GROUPS"""THEIR.
    HARMONY..IS.""A.BLESSING"""
    A. VERY""TIGHT"".""GROUP""

  • @annettedubois2998
    @annettedubois2998 2 роки тому +11

    You are the greatest thank you

  • @vickielovejoy6038
    @vickielovejoy6038 2 роки тому +13

    The greatest group ever!

  • @SarahSHAPLEIGH
    @SarahSHAPLEIGH 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @wandamweber6875
    @wandamweber6875 11 місяців тому +25

    Wow never heard the Statlers cover this song before. They do it well. Jimmy really knocks it out of the park. 🥰

    • @connienania486
      @connienania486 7 місяців тому +3

      Most underrated group in country music, everything they did was spectacular!! We will NEVER see the likes of the Statlers again

    • @brucerestau7716
      @brucerestau7716 2 місяці тому

      Jimmy was always a great replacement for the wonderful Lew DeWitt. RIP Lew and Harold.

  • @ameliacullen389
    @ameliacullen389 4 місяці тому +2

    fabulous version.

  • @mreddiemush
    @mreddiemush 2 роки тому +8

    The best version ever!

  • @user-co6jx5jo8p
    @user-co6jx5jo8p 3 місяці тому +2

    Jimmy fortune sings from his heart. I love him. Wish they were all still here singing

    • @brucerestau7716
      @brucerestau7716 2 місяці тому

      Jimmy totally rocked it. The late Tony Williams and his Platters would be so proud of the Statlers!

    • @Barbara-pe2jf
      @Barbara-pe2jf Місяць тому

      Try watching some Brothers of the Heart videos.

  • @joemomma6727
    @joemomma6727 Рік тому +3

    How repeatedly flawless they are

  • @annettedubois2998
    @annettedubois2998 2 роки тому +11

    Love the stabler brothers they are the greatest lessons to them on utube all night long thanks

    • @slodrickj
      @slodrickj 2 роки тому

      no its statler bros oh ok

  • @louiselabarbera3004
    @louiselabarbera3004 Рік тому +1

    They are retired. 2 have passed byt I lidten to them alot. Their music is here for our enjoyment

  • @jeansimpson7300
    @jeansimpson7300 11 місяців тому +2

    Unbelievably wonderful!!!

  • @brucerestau7716
    @brucerestau7716 2 місяці тому +1

    Jimmy Fortune completely nailed the ending! Tony Williams and the Platters would have been so proud of this performance. I miss this group so much...and RIP Lew and Harold!

    • @Barbara-pe2jf
      @Barbara-pe2jf 2 місяці тому +1

      It’s sign language for “I love you.”

    • @brucerestau7716
      @brucerestau7716 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Barbara-pe2jf Thanks. I did not know that!

  • @mameschwarzfischer2806
    @mameschwarzfischer2806 Рік тому +2

    WOW so good

  • @shirleymockerman5422
    @shirleymockerman5422 2 роки тому +8

    Love jimmy Fortune great ......michigan

  • @dalegarey7824
    @dalegarey7824 8 місяців тому +1

    Love Jimmy Fortune!!!!

  • @boardnelson
    @boardnelson 9 місяців тому +1

    Awsome,Awsome, Awsome ❤

  • @donarrington4835
    @donarrington4835 Рік тому +1

    I've always LOVED the Statlers.......saw them perform in Corinth, MS back in the 1970s.

  • @bobbiburger4015
    @bobbiburger4015 Рік тому +1

    I learned when I was a child how to give the world a fake smile

  • @joshuabrooks4907
    @joshuabrooks4907 2 роки тому +10

    Country music's original boy band in fine form.

    • @lylewright9363
      @lylewright9363 11 місяців тому

      Correction. They were men! No mistaking them for the freakshows we have endured for years. Entertainers par excellence!

  • @sonialeblanc4917
    @sonialeblanc4917 2 роки тому +3

    Magnifiques 👌❤️🎤🎶💪😁👌💃👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Sewcrafty1013
    @Sewcrafty1013 Рік тому +2

    NOBODY did it better!!

  • @stephenrichie4646
    @stephenrichie4646 Рік тому +2

    Outstanding! Never heard that before ❤️

  • @highnrising
    @highnrising 11 місяців тому +2

    I like how after the song seemed to be done, they let Jimmy turn it into something to show off on. Don was like: "If it'll get a good audience reaction, then go for it."

  • @davidbarker5957
    @davidbarker5957 Рік тому +2

    Good stuff!

  • @zolawilder2273
    @zolawilder2273 Рік тому +3

    Jimmy fortune doesn't get enough credit for his singing somebody needs to help him

  • @IamwhoIam333
    @IamwhoIam333 Рік тому +2

    I love this song

  • @nanmadean5968
    @nanmadean5968 Рік тому +3

    They have retired now but they do perform on special occasions...THEy.
    Are SPECIAL. BLESSINGS. !!

    • @shawngarza8399
      @shawngarza8399 8 місяців тому

      Do they have a new bass singer?

    • @williamsonmunier
      @williamsonmunier 3 місяці тому

      They do not perform anymore.

    • @Barbara-pe2jf
      @Barbara-pe2jf 3 місяці тому

      Only Jimmy still tours. However, check out Wilson Fairchild.

  • @helenharris6725
    @helenharris6725 Рік тому +1

    Love them

  • @Gerald_Tad
    @Gerald_Tad Рік тому +1

    Wonderful!!!

  • @ryancoulter8331
    @ryancoulter8331 Рік тому +2

    Jimmy still tours

    • @highnrising
      @highnrising 10 місяців тому

      Jimmy's older now than than Harold and Phil (and, of course, Don) were here.

  • @jacksawatsky3463
    @jacksawatsky3463 Рік тому

    I like the Oldes .

  • @vrouwkje
    @vrouwkje Рік тому +2

    💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @carlziegler146
    @carlziegler146 2 роки тому +2

    so much joy!!!

  • @ryancoulter8331
    @ryancoulter8331 Рік тому +1

    Las Vegas prime real estate for a big flashy sign please do it😮😅🎉

  • @margaretwilson1539
    @margaretwilson1539 2 роки тому +2

    Jimmy... 😁

  • @margareteturbuck1885
    @margareteturbuck1885 Рік тому

  • @cabecaolocutoreliseudasilv3223
    @cabecaolocutoreliseudasilv3223 7 місяців тому

    🎶🎶🎶🔝🔝🔝. 🤘 🤔🤣🤣🤣

  • @lufknuht5960
    @lufknuht5960 11 місяців тому +2

    This could be easily modified to be a Christian song -- the feeling of the lost person, the religious lost member of a Church, pretending that God's still around in his actions. Or pretending that good works are found!

  • @marypecore1517
    @marypecore1517 2 роки тому +1

    0125

  • @lucygaylan558
    @lucygaylan558 2 роки тому +5

    Where are the brothers now? Are they still singing?

    • @jasonboitlung6831
      @jasonboitlung6831 2 роки тому +5

      No..but jimmy does 💗💗🔥

    • @williamsonmunier1
      @williamsonmunier1 2 роки тому +7

      They retired in 2002. Jimmy has a solo career now. As a matter of fact, this is a clip from their final concert.

    • @georgecrosby113
      @georgecrosby113 Рік тому +5

      About a month ago we saw Jimmie and Harold and Don's sons, Will and Langdon a.k.a "Wilson Fairchild" in a concert. The three of them did several Statler's songs.
      Jimmie is still a great performer and Will and Langdon are filling their father's shoes very well!!!!
      Also check out "Brotherly Love" another Quartet Jimmie Sings with........
      ua-cam.com/video/yXGeivsNvTo/v-deo.html

    • @vivianchristensen7820
      @vivianchristensen7820 Рік тому +3

      Wilson Fairchild are so awesome. They are funny as heck and they are great entertainers. Great guys! And Brotherly Love OMG they are unbelievably excellent!!! Their harmonies amaze me. Definatly worth checking them out...

  • @yvonnecollett9092
    @yvonnecollett9092 Рік тому +2

    Good, but the original Platters version is absolutely sublime!