The Statler Brothers - The Fourth Man
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Named after a brand of tissues, the four members of the Statler Brothers did not in fact share a fraternal bond; what they did share, however, was the distinction of being one of the most successful vocal harmony groups in the history of country music. Formed in the group's home base of Staunton, VA, in 1955, the Statlers were originally a church trio comprised of bass vocalist Harold Reid (born August 21, 1939), baritone Phil Balsley (August 8, 1939), and tenor Lew DeWitt (March 8, 1938). In 1960, Reid's younger brother Don (born June 5, 1945) signed on to take the lead vocal reins, and the quartet performed gospel music under the name the Kingsmen.
After arranging a meeting with the promotional department for a local Johnny Cash concert, the Kingsmen were asked to open the performance. Cash was so impressed that he invited the group to join the tour, and after changing their name to the Statler Brothers, they remained on the road with Cash from 1963 to 1971. The Statlers signed to Columbia Records in 1964 and a year later scored a huge country and pop hit with DeWitt's "Flowers on the Wall," which also lent its name to their 1966 debut album. 1967's The Statler Brothers Sing the Big Hits held true to its title's promise, generating a pair of Top Ten singles in "Ruthless" and "You Can't Have Your Kate and Edith, Too."
In 1969, the quartet moved to Mercury Records, where they remained for over two decades; their first single for the label, 1970's "Bed of Rose's," was a Top Ten hit. In the same year, they held their first Fourth of July picnic; for decades, the celebration remained an annual holiday staple, drawing tens of thousands of fans each summer. Throughout the first half of the 1970s, the Statlers remained fixtures on the Top 40 charts thanks to a string of nostalgic singles like 1972's "Do You Remember These" and "The Class of '57," 1973's "Carry Me Back," and 1974's "Whatever Happened to Randolph Scott." Their LPs of the period were often concept records: 1972's The Statler Brothers Sing Country Symphonies in E Major was whimsically formatted like an orchestral performance (complete with side-break "intermission"), while 1975's joint release Holy Bible/Old Testament and Holy Bible/New Testament fulfilled a long-standing dream to record a gospel project. 1973's Alive at the Johnny Mack Brown High School, on the other hand, was a tongue-in-cheek effort recorded under the group's comic alias Lester "Roadhog" Moran & the Cadillac Cowboys.
The sentimental "I'll Go to My Grave Loving You" was a Top Five hit in 1975 and was included on the Statlers' first best-of compilation, released later in the same year. After a series of Top Ten hits that included 1977's "The Movies" (another recurring Statler theme) and "I Was There," they earned their first chart-topper in 1978 with "Do You Know You Are My Sunshine," from the album Entertainers...on & off the Record. In 1980 the Statler Brothers celebrated their first decade on Mercury with 10th Anniversary, which featured the smash "Charlotte's Web," taken from the film Smokey and the Bandit, Pt. 2, in which the group also co-starred.
After 1982's The Legend Goes On, DeWitt was forced to leave the group as a result of Crohn's disease; the illness ultimately killed him on August 15, 1990. The remaining Statlers tapped Jimmy Fortune as his successor, and immediately Fortune earned the group its second number one with his "Elizabeth" (an homage to actress Elizabeth Taylor), from the album Today. Their next two LPs, 1984's Atlanta Blue and 1985's Pardners in Rhyme, were credited to simply the Statlers; each record generated a number one hit -- "My Only Love" and "Too Much on My Heart," respectively -- again composed by Fortune. They returned as the Statler Brothers for the 1986 inspirational release Radio Gospel Favorites, followed later in the year by Four for the Show. 1987's Maple Street Memories produced the Top Ten single "Forever"; 1989's "More Than a Name on the Wall," which peaked at number six, was their last significant hit. They continued releasing albums, however, and in addition to remaining a popular touring act in the 1990s, the Statler Brothers also hosted a long-running variety show on TNN.
In 2002, the Statler Brothers announced their retirement from the road. On October 26, they played their last concert at the 10,000-seat Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA, not far from Staunton, where they'd started and where they continued to maintain their headquarters. ~Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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The Statler Brothers were, and still are, my favorite country and gospel groups. I loved watching their show every Saturday night. Harold was always my favorite. Rest in peace. I have cassettes, CDs and records of their songs an am always looking for those I don't have.
Harold and Lew together again. The world lost another great yesterday.
I have become disabled in my old age of 80. I also have been a secret country music fan. When you are born and raised in Brooklyn you never admitted to liking country music. Unfortunately I missed out on the best of all : The Statler Brothers..I love them. They are making my sad useless days so pleasent now I truly thank them.
I get tears. Such great jewels. And I'm not even American, nor born in the 20th century
I have loved the Statlers for years. Looked forward to Sat nights when their show was on. They came to a Christian college when I lived in Anderson, IN. I saw them in person. Such a thrill for me. They have always been the best and they have been missed so much. I sincerely hope they are enjoying their retirement It was so sad when Lew passed away, but Jimmy has done a great job. God bless all of them.
Brilliant. Amazing how young Cash is here. Heck, all of em! Great stuff.
Lew DeWitt. Man.
Still love these guys... :)
Rip Harold
Harold Reid....RIP
Excellent.
A slight error in the bio -- The Statlers were originally formed in 1955 as a quartet (not trio) with friend Joe McDorman as lead singer. He's the one who organized them, in fact. Called themselves "The Four Star Quartet".
the left on the left looks funny without his mustache
@mormonhobbit3848
8 жыл бұрын
the one next to him looks kinda cute w/ out his beard!
@janecrawford4796
5 жыл бұрын
@@mormonhobbit3848 Funny, all I see is beautiful! Perspective a telling thing?
@davidcoyle1084
4 жыл бұрын
Well, he WAS a funny guy!
@cindygalt5609
4 жыл бұрын
That's Harold, and he was skinnier then, but still just as cute.
Don Reid
Harmonies: stellar Rapping: so-so
@sGSdYgsdGA8fSWrRb2uzpMzzt2ys90
5 жыл бұрын
There is no rap in this
@HankleburyTV
5 жыл бұрын
That's pretty much what I'm saying :-)
Isaiah 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things. Ezekiel 33:22 Now the hand of the LORD was upon me in the evening, afore he that was escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning; and my mouth was opened, and I was no more dumb. Malachi 1:5 And your eyes shall see, and ye shall say, The LORD will be magnified from the border of Israel. 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 1Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Acts 19:20 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 1 Peter 5:12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. Revelation 6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Yea the bass was Harold Reid
harold reid reached a D2
Luke Chapter 13 1There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? 3I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 4Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? 5I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Anyone know the year this is from?
@janecrawford4796
5 жыл бұрын
264aub: This is from 1955.
@williamsonmunier1
5 жыл бұрын
Probably closer to 65 to 67. Harold and Phil were still in high school in 57.
@kadeberrier3799
4 жыл бұрын
1967
@brass1951
Жыл бұрын
@@williamsonmunier1 and Don was 10 years old in 1955.
@khalidcarl8456
3 ай бұрын
@@brass1951 It is true because Don Reid was born in 1945, so it is not plausible that he was born in 1955
What's the name of the one who's from 0:58 - 1:37 ?
@daviddooley5361
7 жыл бұрын
That's Don Reid, lead singer.