I have loved y'all for years!!!! Since I was a kid and now I'm nearly 62. I just adore that tenor voice!

When Lewis had to retire because of his health many thought it would be the end of The Statler's. They had a brief slump on the charts but then Jimmy Fortune joined and a couple of his compositions -"Elizabeth" and "My Only Love" went to #1 and they were back on top. Fortune didn't try to replace Lew but added his own identity and talent to the group.

@sylviawald1174

4 жыл бұрын

My most favorite is his award winning "Too Much On My Heart" ❤

@FrankietheLawDog

3 жыл бұрын

He did change their sound, but in a very good way.

@edwardpeterson1634

3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent

@carolynwhite4955

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this group never get tired of listening to them very talented and loving group..

@barbaralilly9301

2 жыл бұрын

This man is such an excellent singer.

Jimmy has the most beautiful male tenor voice I've ever heard.

@glendagaskin151

8 ай бұрын

I agree. It was a God granted place for him. I believe Don was especially in tune with the Lord’s will. I certainly could be mistaken but I do believe they were committed Christians.

No words can describe the joy that these gentlemen brought to so many of us fans.Over 50 years together(3 of the 4 originals),totally unheard of..50 years of the best music this side of anywhere.God Bless you Statler Brothers,and rest easy Lew,you'l never be forgotten.Folks,,just cherish this music,there wont be any more like it..

@extremeocd1184

2 жыл бұрын

In this live farewell concert Don stated they'd been singing and traveling for over 40 years....but who's counting right? I too loved Lew and had a hard time accepting Jimmy in the beginning. Lew was all I knew but I came around and love Jimmy!!! Lew had a unique voice, they both do for that matter but I believe Jimmy's voice is a lot stronger than Lew's was? RIP Lew and Harold!!! I'll see you on the other side....... when God calls me home!!

@happyolddude

Жыл бұрын

Would Lew have written 'Elizabeth, Too Much On My Heart or My Only Love?' All written by Mr. Jimmy Fortune and all Number One songs and all awarded song of the year! So I ask again would Lew have done that? Get off Jimmys back please as he has done a tremendous job and forged his own career AND has always been very gracious about Lew! Did The Statlers need Jimmy more? We will never know that!

@Paladin70

Жыл бұрын

With absolutely no disrespect to Lew, to my ears the Statlers, already a great group, got even better with the addition of Jimmy Fortune, one of the best tenors I’ve ever heard.

@RamTrucks590

Жыл бұрын

​@@Paladin70I liked lew and still love his contributions to the Statler Brothers. He wrote Flowers on the wall, one of my favorites. Jimmy was a great addition after Lew had to stop touring.

@Paladin70

Жыл бұрын

@@RamTrucks590 Lew, suffering from Crohn’s disease and knowing he had to at least be replaced temporarily, had heard Jimmy sing and is actually the one who invited Jimmy to audition to be his fill-in, which later that year became his permanent replacement. True fans should be appreciative of what both brought to the group, as both men truly appreciated each other.

One of the greatest quartets ever!! They sang from the heart and soul!!!

No one has ever come close, nor will anyone EVER come close to the harmony of the Statler Brothers. WHAT TALENT......

@rebeccalara6574

Жыл бұрын

They just were never the same without Lew!

@jeffclark7888

Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccalara6574disagree.

@MsCatslady

Жыл бұрын

@@rebeccalara6574 They have Jimmy Fortune in singing, And his voice his just great, and still is. And he still is singing.

@sandygravel39

11 ай бұрын

I Disagree !

@chuchulainn9275

9 ай бұрын

Allison Krauss and Union Station

I could listen to his singing all day every day, this was my all time favorite song growing up.

Where did good music like this go? The Statlers and their breed are missed...

@paulcharette3088

4 жыл бұрын

GEORGE JONES

@jamesbrown9148

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful !!!!

@lonelyinterstellar2689

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously! I really miss them too!

@nancymccourt7890

3 жыл бұрын

That's the way I feel right now

@lonelyinterstellar2689

3 жыл бұрын

@@nancymccourt7890 the small number of current fans can glorify them by sharing these songs...

I love their songs, dress code and will miss them greatly.

Every time I hear this song it brings such deep emotions and flashbacks to days gone by. I could hear it a thousand times and never get sick of it. I sure miss these guys.

When you have a truly natural voice like Jimmy it stays solid and unchanged, his solo career proves this . His exquisite voice has not changed one bit.

Amen brothers and sisters!!! They make the term awesome 2nd!!! Best group ever! They don’t need instruments, their voices make the music!

Jimmy Fortune has a flawless voice,just so melodic..

At the age of 16 I started singing in a local gospel quartet singing lead mainly by the influence of the Statler brothers. I learned to sing tenor by listening to Lew DeWitt. I listened to and enjoyed these guys for years. I shed tears when I heard Lew passed. I had a chance to attend their farewell concert, but I knew it would be too painful for me. I’m 64 now and I miss them every day. Thank God for KZread. God be with you guys…

Jimmy Fortune has an amazing voice. absolutely love this song.

This is beautiful. They don't make groups like the Statlers anymore. I hate to see this era of music fade.

@JJ-kt2ub

Жыл бұрын

You are right, nobody else like the statlers.

@agnesfredericksen9892

Жыл бұрын

I really only liked the Statlers when Jimmy became part of the group , in fact we made the long trip to Nashville just to watch their tapings! But their is a much better group now if only they decide to become a permanent group ! You might want to check them out “Brotherly Love “ Jimmy is also now recording with them and the harmony with this group is unbelievable and second to none !

@maryhill7694

Жыл бұрын

There will never be a group like the Statlers. I loved Lew and didn't think anyone could replace him. Jimmy didn't, he brought a freshness that was a short in the arm to an already magnificent group, both in singing, songwriting, and showmanship. Thank God for videos like this! They can continue to bless us with their harmony and wit for ages to come.

Absolutely perfect harmony...we sure lack this kind of music today!

The Statler Brothers were the best of the best. No one ever came close to them. They were a class act

I could sit and listen to them for hrs and hrs. such pure voices

@garydoeden9787

4 жыл бұрын

I do

@garydoeden9787

4 жыл бұрын

I do

@peggyfarias6158

4 жыл бұрын

Love them.

@paintboy2

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I do too.

@jacquelinemartensen5130

4 жыл бұрын

I do love these guys listen to them all the time

I just so love this song. I could listen again and again to the Statler Brothers. Xx

@andersonwilson4391

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing

@ameliacullen389

Жыл бұрын

@@andersonwilson4391 well thank you,

@ameliacullen389

Жыл бұрын

Always nice to have another Statler brother fan. I presume your an American unlike me who is English but love country music , these boys were some of the best. Have a good day.

God bless Jimmy Fortune and his magnificent voice

I know. I'm 19 and I feel like I missed the era of real music like this. I love to hear jimmy and phil together.

@elainesimons9079

2 жыл бұрын

I'm almost 70...and how I miss their presence... the integrity and humility they portrayed!

I sure miss them and wish we had good country music like this on radio today. Perfection!

@kellystutts9295

6 жыл бұрын

AMEN TO THAT

@sylviacormier8108

5 жыл бұрын

gheester60 me as well

@barbaravanagas9909

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@sharonbendixen7329

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree with u good country music is needed

@kevinmiller1985

5 жыл бұрын

To gheester 60-The only wa- y you're going to get true co- untry music is by using a S- martphone or some other m ethod as radio stations no l- onger play this type of coun try. As far as I'm concerned country music is dead.

grew up on Statler Brothers. loved them then and still do. two of the boys are taking over, love their voices to.

@nancyhickman9850

3 жыл бұрын

Two sons are Wil, Harold's son, and Langdon, Don's son. They're great!

Just read Random Memories, just makes me admire these guys even more, top class voices , top class people.

@Jimc53us

4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the book

One of the best quartets of all time.

@kevinmiller1985

5 жыл бұрын

To James Street-Amen, brot her; my favorite country mus ic group followed by the Oak Ridge Boys. Too bad the Sta tlers are retired; would loved to have met them & gotten t heir autographs & possibly had my picture taken with th em. Since they are I've taken my mom to see the Oaks, Lo retta Lynn, the Gatlin Brother s & Charley Pride in concert.

@ShelJ96

5 жыл бұрын

Absolute Best!!

@toddshawgo7285

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a big Oak Ridge Boys fan, but I have seen the Statler's numerous times. Including in their hometown. I love 4 part harmony. To me there's nothing better than voices harmonizing. I had the priviledge to see The Cathedrals on their final tour. Just love it.

@toddshawgo7285

5 жыл бұрын

Lew Dewitt was awesome. I saw him perform before Jimmie jumped on board. Such a unique, sweet tenor voice.

@verapeters5495

4 жыл бұрын

todd shaw

Harold was my favorite and they're all good! Love these guys! RIP Harold!

They are perfect singing...the harmony ...I can't think of any other group that has that..

The thing that made the Statlers so great was their harmony! They all had very good voices individually. But the “whole” of their sound together was even greater than the sum of their parts.

Such a great group sorry they retired but then again I suppose they have earned it. Lucky for us Jimmy Fortune and Dailey and Vincent still sing all these great songs

When the group lost a brother due to death, finding someone to replace that part is often difficult. The Statler Brothers did a wonderful job picking Jimmy. This song is built just for him. The Brothers dominated the country music scene in the 70's, and left a lasting impression, and some great music to enjoy.

For three minutes 47...I just stopped breathing .....FABULOUS!

@stargazrBrass

8 жыл бұрын

And every time I saw them, they were this great. Awesome group.

@susanroberts1771

4 жыл бұрын

Susan*theywerethebesti

What a beautiful song that really touches your heart. Statlers brothers made a lot of good songs. They are absolutely the greatest artists of all times. I could never get tired of listening to their songs.

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Donna

@andersonwilson4391

2 жыл бұрын

How are you Donna

jimmy fortune is a God send....great harmony. They are all good.

@terryely7341

6 жыл бұрын

Teresa Reeves . ?..mm0p

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Teressa

This group was just the best. Jimmy Fortune has a very beautiful voice. He also shines on the song "Elizabeth"

@jimmylizabethwolfenden2503

5 жыл бұрын

One of the few groups who changed a member, sound changed, but they were still great anyway. Love them with Lew, and with Jimmy as well.

@deansauls6641

5 жыл бұрын

Hi

@johnveld7540

3 жыл бұрын

He should, he wrote it.

@pauleaves7721

3 жыл бұрын

Oak ridge boys song the boys are back

@dorismatheny7450

3 жыл бұрын

@@pauleaves7721 lyly.ll

There will never be another group like the Statler Brothers!

When Jimmy Fortune came aboard, he reignited that group and took them to heights they had never been before, IMO.

@robyngibson1710

5 жыл бұрын

You are completely insane.

@100dws

5 жыл бұрын

PB L Jimmy is good but I sure miss Lew DeWitt, the original tenor.

@lawrencedietrich9661

4 жыл бұрын

@TheJanka51 LOOK at who is being STUPID. After Jimmy joined the Statlers, they went on another 22 years before they retired with many hit songs. Even Lew stated that Jimmy joining the group reignited them and gave them many more years of stardom after going stagnant . I wouldn't say Jimmy was better than Lew but brought a fresh approach to the music they sang. Lew was very talented and had a unique voice.

@williamkrejca4641

4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't ave to be about who is/was better, just enjoy the guys from beginning to their retirement.

@edmahonejr.9364

4 жыл бұрын

TheJanka51 You are a stupid little bitch

This is real country music love to hear JimmyFortune sing country & gospel

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hi cutie

I have loved these guys since I was a kid and first heard "Flowers On The Wall". Sad to learn they had retired, but they deserve a well earned retirement. I felt out of touch with others when I was in college in the mid 70's I had little in common with other students, so I would go to the music room, put on the headphones, and listen to the Statler Brothers, and enjoy myself.

One of the saddest occurrences of 2020 was the loss of Harold. Always always loved these guys!

Where is talent like this today? I am grateful for the legacy of recorded music they left for us, and future generations, to enjoy.

They sounded better at the end than they did at the beginning ... like fine wine their voices became gold

I grew up on these songs. They are timeless.

OMG! How could it get any better than this??!!

This is truly the best song recorded by the Statlers. Jimmy Fortune has a FANTASTIC voice. He is also featured on the song Elizabeth.

@mf4608

6 жыл бұрын

He wrote the song Elizabeth

@marioncagle776

6 жыл бұрын

Shawn Phelps\ has come

@CentralVirginian1

4 жыл бұрын

He wrote this song

@extremeocd1184

2 жыл бұрын

He wrote "Elizabeth", "Too Much On My Heart", "My Only Love", "More Than A Name On A Wall", "Forever" and "I Believe". There were more but they never made it to recordings......that I know of. He's a great singer and an awesome song writer!!

@happyolddude

Жыл бұрын

Yes and he wrote both songs!

Beautiful voices, Perfection in their harmony... each one of the Statler Brothers’ voices unique

Sometimes life is just too heavy, We all have our own time when it just seems more than we can bear. If we're lucky we know where to find the answers and the courage to finish this thing we call life. " John 3.16 "

These guys were the best. Only the Statler Bros can belt that out so well. One of the best country songs, ever.

“The pain shoots through me like a dart” One of the saddest lines ever written. So beautiful

My wife left me 9 months ago and this song really hits home

@rockinroll817

3 ай бұрын

Stand strong. If you have kids, do whatever it takes to stay in their lives. Kids need a good dad now, more than ever. If you don't have kids, let her go right out of your thoughts and mind. Like a very bad, unreliable car that you loved the style and the paint job, the interior, etc. but you just can't get it to be reliable or dependable, regardless of how much you work on it, how much you spend, there's always going to be something else. It's tough and painful to let go of lemons, but, like a bad tooth, they won't get better. Many women do men a favor by leaving, sine so many men won't leave. Mentally thank her, then blot her out of your mind and move on to your better life! Sorry for the short novel! Have a good day!

Just love the Statler Brothers!!

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing

Sad day in history...those boys retiring.

@naturestudy100

7 жыл бұрын

The Statler brothers will ALWAYS be one of America's favorite.

@joyceemigh6228

7 жыл бұрын

R. Christ Such a wonderful group !!!!!

@margaretvanderlee8999

6 жыл бұрын

R. Christine Young just y

@ronaldfeeback9732

6 жыл бұрын

I LIVED IN THESE GUYS HOMETOWN AND WOULD SEE THEM EVERYWHERE....

@stevetide1on867

6 жыл бұрын

So glad I had the opportunity to see them live and I'll never forget it.

My parents really loved them. These guys had great voices, harmonies, but what made them great is they loved their fans. They were upstanding Christian men. I was really saddened when I found out Harold passed away. He was so funny. They gave great concerts. It took a little getting used to Jimmy, but that guy has a set of outstanding pipes. He is a very gifted songwriter too. Their song Elizabeth was played at my Memaw’s funeral. I miss them a lot. RIP Harold and Lew.

Best money I ever spent was on this dvd. Watched it so many more times than I can count.

I absolutely love this song and all the statlers songs. What a beautiful harmony

Love this group so much for I sure do miss them.

Best group ever. Thanks for all the great music and laughs you gave us. Miss you Harold.

My favorite song by the Statler brothers. They had many great songs.

What a beautiful combination of voices

The pain shoot thru me like a dart" great line

I have this DVD and it is so good! Lots of music and humour. Dang these blokes were just so good.

GREAT VOCAL. AND MISS THEM VERY MUCH. I CAN LISTEN TO YHERE MUSIC ALL DAY. IVE GOT TOO MUCH ON MY HEART.....PRAYERS WITH THEM ALL.

A very good group of singers all their songs were great miss their voices we can still get their recordings as I do

JIMMY FORTUNE CAN HARMONIZE WITH A DOG WHISTLE!! LOVE TO HEAR HIM SING!!

My husband loved these guys. We would sit on the porch and listen to his 8 track tapes. Maybe he got to meet Harold Reid in heaven

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda

Miss you guys so much. There has never been a better quartet than you. PLEASE COME OUT OF RETIREMENT!!!! Love you guys.

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tracie

@lindaframe5791

2 жыл бұрын

I love y’all thanks for letting me know love you so much

this is the real deal when it comes to talent and smooth singing , omg the voices are like glass

I used to live in Staunton and saw these guys very often I would see Harold in 7-11 on Coalter St. when we got morning coffee...

I love these guys' songs. Very country and real too.

I have ALWAYS adored this song by the Statlers !!

@susieroberts4065

6 жыл бұрын

Janet A Crabtree me too

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Janet

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

@@susieroberts4065 hi Susie

For some reason I keep playing it over and over again.

"THE PAIN SHOOTS THRU ME LIKE A DART, I'VE GOT TOO MUCH ON MY HEART" wow right to the heart of well any broken hearted fool, me being one of those once or twice!!!!!!

I can't stop listening to this song!

@JamesBrown-dv4ve

Жыл бұрын

Same here and I seen them in concert back in the day.

As a young college kid in the early 70's, I attended a Johnny Cash concert, and the group that opened up the concert was the Statler Brothers, and until then, I had not heard of them. 50 years later, they certainly made history and have been a huge success.

Such vocals. Group singing at it's best, bar none. Period.

Amazing song by probably the best country quartet ever. Man, we'd have to go ten miles to hear songs as this again. Statler's amazing group.

This song reminds me so much of myself and how my life has played out.

I LOVE THIS SONG. SO SAD YET BEAUTIFUL..

One of my favorite songs by the Statler Brothers! Jimmy Fortune is great!!!!

Spectacular fireworks and fancy stage shows are not required with talent like this.

They are a TOTAL class act!

I have always loved this song! My favorite of all time by the Staler Brothers.

I grew up loving them and still do

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sylvia

OH HOW I MISS THE BROTHERS STATLER...BUT THEY HAD A HELLUVA RUN..& I RAN ALONG SIDE & TRIED TO SING ALONG ALSO...PRECIOUS MEMORIES!!!

Jimmy's voice is pure golden. Love these guys.

One of their All-Time Greatest & one of my All-Time Favorites!!!

I remember what I was doing the first time I heard this song. It etched itself in my memory. One of those unforgettable moments.

Awesome song and the harmony is second to none, Thanx

Jimmy has such a beautiful voice.

My Granny loved the Statlers. Listening to them cleaning house on Saturday morning. What I wouldn't give to go back to have just one more Saturday with her.

Thanks America's greatest quartet thank you

The pride of Staunton Va.

One of the best songs ever recorded absolutely brilliant 💙💙💙💙🎤👍xxx

I love the Statlers, with Jimmy and his voice, especially in Amazing Grace

Love this song will never tire of it 💙💙💙💙🎤👏👏👏👏🙏xxx

Best quartet of all time!!

Got to Love the Statler Brothers ♥

@christiandonaldson31

3 жыл бұрын

Hello ginny

Love the message in song and i like it very much bless your voices

Far and away the best sing group ever........Tim M. 5-19-2024

Love this song