I can remember my parents playing this album. I had to find it because I've been saying the hook to this song for 2 weeks. R.i.P. Dimples your music lives on for sure❤
1982 this was the song that made me read the Bible for the first time as an adult. I've never been the same. That was 36 years ago and I'm still serving the Lord. Look up the verses he quotes that's what I did. I found the one person at work that I knew had a Bible and asked her could I borrow it. But don't talk to me I don't I just want to borrow your Bible, God bless you Olivia you have no clue what you did for me.
The significance of this song goes deep not just for America.. even to the state of the world.. even more than that.. he didn’t know he was about to die when this song was being recorded. So him saying “I might not see ya” and him talking about heaven and all that was prophetic to the world and to himself. Awesome job Rich! You will never be forgotten because of gems like this.
Rose Robinson those memories was the best music was music violence was less a t least you know then you will be here to see another day O the memories sometimes it gd to go bk !!!
ONE OF MY CHILDHOOD SONGS. ❤❤❤❤LOVE THIS. HE STATED FACTS,I COULDN'T SEE IT BACK THEN,LIFE WASN'T AS BAD AS IT IS NOW. RICHARD EVEN QUOTED SCRIPTURES IN THIS,WHICH MADE IT ALL THE MORE A GOOD SONG. I WAS SINGING IT BACK IN MY DAYS,BUT NOW I HAVE THE FULL MEANING OF IT.👍❤✌🙏
Jan. 12 marked the 8 year anniversary of my dads death.. it's coo that i can come on here and read about how much you guys loved him and what his music meant to you.. I'm still reading all of the messages in his inbox but I'll reply to all of them i promise! Thanks again for the love and support! Rest in Heaven papa bear! I know you have to be smiling right now because i can't seem to stop :0)..
I remember what I was doing when this song came out. Was JUST getting started in life....those were the MOST very good times! And this song just added to the good times and eased the troubled times in life. Everyone could identify with SOMETHING in this song. We all appreciated the Bible part, as well. The message was, and today still so true.... "If it ain't one thing, it's another". What a masterpiece to share! 🙏😇🙋
I knew this song since my childhood. Today I am still touched by this master piece. I cannot believe that he has passed on. RIP bro, and thanks for your contribution.
This song has so munch meaning even in this time of day, here we are 2017 and this song make so much sense now and should be #1 on the Billboards I believe. This guy has a great voice and very soothing rhythm all around. Hate if you must, but I will keep praying for you!
If yoy really understand were he coming from back then YOU understand when the government took preying OUT of school what we think GOING to happen.. Really JUST THINK WHEN TRUMP PUT THAT TXT on china then that corona came OUT.. OPEN your eyes and mind please because uf we don't we must understand this is CANNOT touch what's coming next.. That's why we must be in JESUS IN STAY IN HIM AND NEVER LOSE OUR FAITH IN HIM.. WHEN YOU HAVE TIME LISTEN TO GOD IS MY EVERYTHING
Frist time Iv heard this song! My sister called me told me to listen! It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, every word scripture that proceeded out the mouth of God✝🙏🏽
Just wanted to say I loved this song and still do love this song. I have not heard this song in over 25 years. It made me cry because I know what he is talking about and I know he believed what his grandmother was talking to him about. He will be missed but I look forward to seeing him one day in paradise
It’s always going to be playing because Gods word never comes back void. The message back then is needed for today this is the perfect song to play forever. 🙏🏼✝️ blessing Groucho ✝️❤️🎼
AT THE TIME THIS SONG CAME OUT, Richard 'Dimples' Fields was a devout Jehovah's Witness, and he attended the same Kingdom Hall that I attended on 98th and E Street in East Oakland. He came in most Sundays, and I NEVER SAW ANYONE ask for an autograph or fawn over him. He was treated like--and acted like--just another 'Witness.' Good dude.
I remember when this song first came out also. This song is timeless from 1982 up until now,same thing going on. The monologue at the end offers positive hope and you don't hardly hear that too often in secular music. Beautiful track hands down. Just found out Mr. Fields had passed may he rest in peace and not be forgotten. Have a peaceful journey,"Dimples"!
Not true!!! King David is the messiah!! Ezekiel chapter 37 20 to the end!! Hosea chapter 3 vs 4 Jeremiah chapter 30 vs 1-10 Psalms chapter 89 !!! The new thesis a Greek book plagiarized from the so-called Old Testament!!
We have seen nothing in 2019 this corona going on got the hold 🌎 up side down. But if you read revelations it could have told use what going to happen. First shall be last and the last shall be first. GOD let's this happened bringing individuals to Him LOL He did not give is the SPIRIT OF fear but a strong mind in Him
It's so sad and so true!!! It doesn't matter what country you live we all have same problems over and over again. This song is so true!!! God bless Richard Fields in heaven
It seems right when im getting on top of my game all hell breaks loose and this evil ass corona plandemic is going to fuck up Millions of us . Sorry but its end game this New world DISORDER is NO Joke , do some research Please
On this day in 1982 {May 22nd} Richard 'Dimples' Fields performed "If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... At the time the song was in it's second of three weeks at #47 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, that was also it's peak position on the chart and it spent a total of ten weeks on the Top 100... Sadly, Richard 'Dimples' passed away at the young age of 57 on January 12th, 2000 {a stroke}... May he R.I.P.
The Truth.. He is singing about the State of Human Condition of America Then. And everything that he is Singing about Still Applies to what is happening in America Now. Wow!
How could I have forgotten this was my anthem every time something ELSE would go wrong in my life?? Fortunately, I matured and things turned around. Can't blame anyone else but myself now! LOL!! Knight, thanks for posting!!
I remember listening to this song in my senior year of high school. I was so misled back then and impulsive but this song always made me really think. God was good then and He's still good today.
I loves this song Mr. DIMPLES is talking about life. I still listen to that song. It tells all about what is happening in this world. He told nothing but the truth. Mr. DIMPLES was one of the greatest singer in the world. Really miss him!❤
All these scriptures he talk about in the bible bring tears to my eyes , my grandmother teaches me all of them when I was 7 years old , bless her heart , that's 45 years ago .dimples you song still going strong , first time I hear it I was 11 , you will always live on in your music ...bless
Hi...this is Dimples' son Groucho, just saying thanx 4 keepin pops' music & memory alive!!
e fields have you tried to get your career on like poppa?
We thank your dad and other artists from his generation who gave us this good, timeless music.
So memories come back with this song! 💕 Thank you for posting
Well dimples son Groucho @e fields your father is amazing and this is my jam thank you
This song is the truth...some people nowadays really should give this great tune both ears
Snoop brought me here, i remember this song from the 80's.
My dog !!!!
This song is more relevant today than when it came out in the 80s
Amen
So this is where a snoop dog got this sample ❤
2024 still bumping this ...classic
This song means more today then it ever did we are living the last days wake up folks it's time to get right with God.
He was speaking about everything we're living through now.
God's kingdom is the only hope for humankind. Amen
Indeed no other kingdom can . Not these man made kingdom or Wicked Governments.
The words of this song, are like a prophesy for nowadays. RIP, RICHARD. 🙏🙏
Preacher was quoting it this morning
@@1280spoon Amen. 💐
It is a prophecy, it’s in the Bible.
Hey Groucho, your Dad was not only musically gifted, he was highly anointed. I thank you for sharing him with the world 🌎.🙏🏿🫶🏾🫡
This song has a powerful message for us all
And it's true. Nerves going up and smoke and the doctor gives you dope to cope. I know exactly what he's talking about here.
To bad that more people don't set back and really listen to what he is saying and really think about the song after it is finished
I tell you one thing this song will never get old
Thank you so much for sharing this and thank you for your dad service to our musical community. This was an awesome song.
Wow!! All he's talking about is happening right now 2022. The Word of God never changes!! He sure was teaching us something!!
I can remember my parents playing this album. I had to find it because I've been saying the hook to this song for 2 weeks. R.i.P. Dimples your music lives on for sure❤
2023 And this tune is still staying strong. Bless up Richard, this is exquisite.
One of the best songs of this lifetime
It's 2019 and this song is so relevant to the times we are living in...talk about a prophetic piece of artistry
Right!!! That's exactly what I said
This is what you call a timeless song
🐶
Yessir
@@Nintendofan2012 i agree 💯
1982 this was the song that made me read the Bible for the first time as an adult. I've never been the same. That was 36 years ago and I'm still serving the Lord. Look up the verses he quotes that's what I did. I found the one person at work that I knew had a Bible and asked her could I borrow it. But don't talk to me I don't I just want to borrow your Bible, God bless you Olivia you have no clue what you did for me.
God Bless you!!
😊great song. True.
Who still listening in 2020 ?
It would be good for us in 2020 to take heed to his message as we are nearer to what what he was talking about than when he sang. Dan 2:44
I am
Indeed... just as sure as Revelations chapter 21 was instilled in me at 13 years old when this song came out in 1982.
I am
@@cherylwalker3041 me too... by the way are you on FB?
I totally love and remember this great song!! God Bless you Mr.Dimples
I went to see Richard dimples 30 years ago he saved my life. Love him
Did Richard talk Bible truth to you linda about God's Kingdom?
I love this. Very old, but my parents played it for me when I was a little girl. It was popular then, and it's still popular with me TODAY!!!!
Monica Charley that's awesome / a permanent good memory for you
The significance of this song goes deep not just for America.. even to the state of the world.. even more than that.. he didn’t know he was about to die when this song was being recorded. So him saying “I might not see ya” and him talking about heaven and all that was prophetic to the world and to himself.
Awesome job Rich! You will never be forgotten because of gems like this.
So true!!! Ty didn't know whole story! My jam for over 30yrs!!!
Huh? He dies 18 years after this record was released. What did you mean?
We use to listen to this every morning before going to school. I miss the late 70s and early 80s!
Still playing this song in 2024 ‼️❤
Me
I'm with ya.!!
2022 and I'm still in love with this song. ❤️❤️❤️
this music should be in this era it has a meaning.
Betrice M. Wold Right on
Betrice M. Wold it is simply unforgettable.
Doggy dog world snoop dogg sample
I havent heard this song in decades and I still remembered all the words. RIP Dimples
Same here
music back in the day has so much meaning to it
Rose Robinson so true the era is backwards these songs should be today's songs I love them so much!!! bring back so many memories!!!
Yes it did have so many memories . Some make you happy and some make you sad depending on the man you was in love with lol
Rose Robinson those memories was the best music was music violence was less a t least you know then you will be here to see another day O the memories sometimes it gd to go bk !!!
Rose Robinson U R SO RIGHT
Rose Robinson
no "ones"reall" this days, and your grandma was right. it's all in the Bible. look at "God"
Go
If it ain't one thing, it's another very very beautiful song 😍 ❤️ 💕
The brother was preachin!!
stanley adams if it ain't one thing it's another
This song speaks the past, present, and future.... Thanks Richard
I never knew Richard "Dimples" Fields actually ministers at the end of this song. #Sweet
Hard believe earlier complain 'bout ugly lady having his baby!?
Very Prophetic!
I never knew it either until many years later when I finally heard the full-length version of this song here on YT.
@@elliecarrol2126 I believe it was a boy named Groucho
That’s because the always play the radio version, they don’t want to hear about The coming of the Lord
Its 2022, and 40 years ago theis gem was released.....and still as relevant as ever. Fantastic social commentary! R.I.P Richard, and thak you!
Wow! This song didn’t age at all, prophetic! 😯Still relevant today in 2023! Rest in heaven Mr Fields! 🙏🏾❤️
ONE OF MY CHILDHOOD SONGS.
❤❤❤❤LOVE THIS.
HE STATED FACTS,I COULDN'T SEE IT BACK THEN,LIFE WASN'T AS BAD AS IT IS NOW. RICHARD EVEN QUOTED SCRIPTURES IN THIS,WHICH MADE IT ALL THE MORE A GOOD SONG.
I WAS SINGING IT BACK IN MY DAYS,BUT NOW I HAVE THE FULL MEANING OF IT.👍❤✌🙏
Jan. 12 marked the 8 year anniversary of my dads death.. it's coo that i can come on here and read about how much you guys loved him and what his music meant to you.. I'm still reading all of the messages in his inbox but I'll reply to all of them i promise! Thanks again for the love and support! Rest in Heaven papa bear! I know you have to be smiling right now because i can't seem to stop :0)..
Yeeee!!
I remember what I was doing when this song came out. Was JUST getting started in life....those were the MOST very good times! And this song just added to the good times and eased the troubled times in life. Everyone could identify with SOMETHING in this song. We all appreciated the Bible part, as well.
The message was, and today still so true....
"If it ain't one thing, it's another".
What a masterpiece to share! 🙏😇🙋
I knew this song since my childhood. Today I am still touched by this master piece. I cannot believe that he has passed on. RIP bro, and thanks for your contribution.
"400 years and still not free" He ain't neva lied!!!
This song has so munch meaning even in this time of day, here we are 2017 and this song make so much sense now and should be #1 on the Billboards I believe. This guy has a great voice and very soothing rhythm all around. Hate if you must, but I will keep praying for you!
The song was relevant then and even more so in 2019
It was #1 on the R&B singles chart forty years ago this day in 1982.
Ah, ever hear of the story of Claude Newman and the Miraculous Medal? Go search you tube .
I related to this song back when it first came out as a youngster. The message still applies all these years later.
If yoy really understand were he coming from back then YOU understand when the government took preying OUT of school what we think GOING to happen.. Really JUST THINK WHEN TRUMP PUT THAT TXT on china then that corona came OUT.. OPEN your eyes and mind please because uf we don't we must understand this is CANNOT touch what's coming next.. That's why we must be in JESUS IN STAY IN HIM AND NEVER LOSE OUR FAITH IN HIM.. WHEN YOU HAVE TIME LISTEN TO GOD IS MY EVERYTHING
Only thing changed is that Martin got his holiday
R.I.P. Richard you left us all one hell of a message.
Relevant in 2024
My mom had this on a 45 when I was waaaaaay younger....I'm 45 now and I remember all the lyrics 😊
The sad thing about this song is that it’s still relevant today 😢
Man Look to the Son….. A LEGENDARY MUSICIAN….. appreciate Him forever!!
Frist time Iv heard this song!
My sister called me told me to listen!
It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, every word scripture that proceeded out the mouth of God✝🙏🏽
Just wanted to say I loved this song and still do love this song. I have not heard this song in over 25 years. It made me cry because I know what he is talking about and I know he believed what his grandmother was talking to him about. He will be missed but I look forward to seeing him one day in paradise
Yesss Wonderland... Can't wait for Jehovah to awaken him from sleep. 💚
Gosh Miss Mr Fields..
Takes me back to those good ole days.
Music aint the same no more.
Rest in Power Richard
Always in our hearts..✊❤
A true Prophet and he taught through his music!! Rest on my dear brother, rest on!!!
Yes May he rest In Heaven
A genuine classic, my niece took her first steps during the time this song came out,,,very beautiful
It’s always going to be playing because Gods word never comes back void. The message back then is needed for today this is the perfect song to play forever. 🙏🏼✝️ blessing Groucho ✝️❤️🎼
If we don't have enough to deal with now, with the COVID19 ... OMG , this song really helps us. thank you all for this. '3
..you're pretty Judi.
we had a blk president in Obama . i'm glad i lived to see this !! and martin is a holiday !! god bless us !
Thank you Richard Dimples, for this classic. Oh my this is memories. May your soul rest in peace.
It's 2023, and this song is still 🔥 relevant.....
AT THE TIME THIS SONG CAME OUT, Richard 'Dimples' Fields was a devout Jehovah's Witness, and he attended the same Kingdom Hall that I attended on 98th and E Street in East Oakland. He came in most Sundays, and I NEVER SAW ANYONE ask for an autograph or fawn over him. He was treated like--and acted like--just another 'Witness.' Good dude.
Did He die faithful? Or did the world overtake Him?
@@m.t.2309 He died faithful
@@southernbellel74 really...good, I was always told He left Jehovah. He came back before He died...good.
@@southernbellel74 Really good to know..
That’s wild, I lived there as a kid…right by Elmhurst Park before things got crazy in the mid 80s and we moved to Fresno.
The record company needs to reissue this in cd format asap
old school nothing like it brings back great memories
I remember when this song first came out also. This song is timeless from 1982 up until now,same thing going on. The monologue at the end offers positive hope and you don't hardly hear that too often in secular music. Beautiful track hands down. Just found out Mr. Fields had passed may he rest in peace and not be forgotten. Have a peaceful journey,"Dimples"!
🙌💃🙂👍ALWAYS LOVED THIS.
💞❤💞❤💞🌞
This song is one of the most motivated songs that could touch the soul and point anyone in the right direction. Relevant for years to come.2018....etc
Is
AMEN
Going through a tough time right now. I started singing the chorus of this song! I'm gonna be ok! Thank GOD for MUSIC!
R.I.P RICHARD.
Classic music
When did he die?
@@leroy592 he passed away in 2000.
This country is gone. That song is an understatement to today’s world.
This song spoke nothing but facts!
the best song i have heard, if you agree say yea...
Keith Hill Yea!
Yea...
It is so real . that is the way life is . If it ain't one thing it's another
@@lindasperlich1412 yes
I love this song!!!!!!!! Real talk.
I'm here 2019 jamming to this song
I'm here wit cha Nola..
@@337Brian Im down with it
me too, when you just know
Yea
Me too 2020 this song is the anthem
This Song Is So True,The Only Answer Is JEHOVAH GOD Thru His Son JESUS CHRIST Trust The Lord Pray
So very TRUE....
Amen!
Amen. Brother
Not true!!! King David is the messiah!! Ezekiel chapter 37 20 to the end!! Hosea chapter 3 vs 4 Jeremiah chapter 30 vs 1-10 Psalms chapter 89 !!! The new thesis a Greek book plagiarized from the so-called Old Testament!!
Yes yes yes..talking bout God's promise new world
It 2023 an i still play this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Me too
We have seen this song come to life. Thank you for this beautiful music 🎶.
2022 it's been a difficult time.
R.I.P Papa Bear... Love and Miss you immensely! Thanks for all the love and support you guys are showing!
So much more relevant today in 2019.
We have seen nothing in 2019 this corona going on got the hold 🌎 up side down. But if you read revelations it could have told use what going to happen. First shall be last and the last shall be first. GOD let's this happened bringing individuals to Him LOL He did not give is the SPIRIT OF fear but a strong mind in Him
yes
Right on..👍👍👍
One of my all time favorites. Love it!!
It's so sad and so true!!! It doesn't matter what country you live we all have same problems over and over again. This song is so true!!! God bless Richard Fields in heaven
RIP Dimples. This is a true classic. Heartbroken he is not still here to impart wisdom!
Dettra Keys God Bless
Richer is not DEAD 4REAL from RAMONA Williams
I met this man back in the day. Them Limewire days. RIP brotha
An all time favorite!
Yes Miss Keys Amen
That's for dam sure if it ain't one thing it's another.
alma williams You better believe it
Denise Horan sooner you know this better life will be. I’m I wrong ?
It seems right when im getting on top of my game all hell breaks loose and this evil ass corona plandemic is going to fuck up Millions of us . Sorry but its end game this New world DISORDER is NO Joke , do some research Please
I’ve heard my Mother say that phrase all throughout my childhood. Now that I’m grown, I definitely get it. Great song.
On this day in 1982 {May 22nd} Richard 'Dimples' Fields performed "If It Ain't One Thing...It's Another" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'...
At the time the song was in it's second of three weeks at #47 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, that was also it's peak position on the chart and it spent a total of ten weeks on the Top 100...
Sadly, Richard 'Dimples' passed away at the young age of 57 on January 12th, 2000 {a stroke}...
May he R.I.P.
Dam you remember all of that??!!
The Truth.. He is singing about the State of Human Condition of America Then. And everything that he is Singing about Still Applies to what is happening in America Now. Wow!
Very true,Skullfloer.
except for King's holiday.
True
Amen to that...
This. Is truth right now what's going on we need love and righteousness now more than ever
This song is perfect, just as it is with spiritual messages and all. This is what we need to hear not about twerking and after parties and thots.
You go! Girl!!!!
Shannon amen
Yes, yes, yes !!! This is an understatement. Very intelligent and on point. Thank you for this comment. It's not in vain.
absolutely
Exactly 😅🤣😂😆
I am one of Jehovah witnesses and what a great song.😊
We are living in the last days. Hello fellow servant of Jehovah
❤@@TLeak-hb4re
It's 2020 and the song sounds better now than when I was a kid
We understand it now.
One of our greatest rip mr fields ❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
A song with a message for all, the reality on one side and the promise only through faith which is to come...you decide.
Amen!!
Yes Sir Lord Jesus Amen 👍🙏☝️
How could I have forgotten this was my anthem every time something ELSE would go wrong in my life?? Fortunately, I matured and things turned around. Can't blame anyone else but myself now! LOL!! Knight, thanks for posting!!
This song so much describes life to a T.
AMEN2019.
Still relevant today.
My life.
So relevant to the current times!
Lovely song. It is VERY unusual that an actual singer will sing about real hope when all the others aren't . Wonderful ending.
Richard was a real brother.
Listening in 2024. I bought this album in 1982 when I was 18. Still have it in mint condition
Definitely a underrated performer
I remember listening to this song in my senior year of high school. I was so misled back then and impulsive but this song always made me really think. God was good then and He's still good today.
“If it ain’t one thang…..it’s another!” Everytime 👌🏾
I loves this song Mr. DIMPLES is talking about life. I still listen to that song. It tells all about what is happening in this world. He told nothing but the truth. Mr. DIMPLES was one of the greatest singer in the world. Really miss him!❤
Still listening in 2024
R.I.P Richard " Dimples" Fields. This is a true song.
All these scriptures he talk about in the bible bring tears to my eyes , my grandmother teaches me all of them when I was 7 years old , bless her heart , that's 45 years ago .dimples you song still going strong , first time I hear it I was 11 , you will always live on in your music ...bless
This is one of my best old school song .I love it so bad .