Alabama's Randy Owen shows The Tennessean around his farm, garden, first home and general stomping grounds of Ft. Payne, Ala., where he was raised and still lives.
He’s as rich as any man can get. Having a special place on earth to call home that you’ve known all your life with friends and family who genuinely love each other. It gets no better.
We drive by Randy's house every time we go to the Little River Canyon. One time he was in the yard and we waived...he smiled and waived back! Such a humble nice guy!
@@mindeloman My children refer to me as “mother” and use “daddy” when referring to my husband. My father-in-law lost his mother when he was 12-years old. Until his dying day at age 82, he referred to her as “Mommy.” My FIL was raised near Ft. Payne; and his maternal grandmother’s maiden name was Owen. I don’t know if there is a connection or not.
Randy Owen has a kind heart. You can see it when he talks of family and home his emotions come to the surface. Now I know why I’ve always loved Alabama’s music. Tried a true to his roots.
@@lindaroper2654 Mam, the walk of a Christian is more than how you think they should speak. None are worthy of God's gift, but I have seen how Mr Owen treats people and gives of his life to the less fortunate. I wish you the best, but I'm glad that you are not the gate keeper to heaven.
Went to many a Alabama concert in my younger days in the South ..... Never once went home feeling like I didn't get my money's worth .... Talented bunch of guys that put everything into the show.... Good Ole country boys that never forgot where they came from .....
This is true. The last time I went to see them was just a couple years ago.. David Allen Coe and Alabama. Drove all the way to Indiana. And it’s impressive how Randy has kept that beautiful voice of his. A lot of singers aren’t so lucky. But those tickets were worth every penny!!
I love Alabama. They are without a doubt THE best country music band ever. Randy is from the Old America that I love and I am sad that it has gone away. He is Genuine, Sincere, Real, Honest, True, Good, Loyal and A True Southern Patriotic American. We love you Randy. Thank you for sharing your God given talent for writing and singing songs. You have enhanced this world and given to us beauty in your songs. Thanks again and God bless you and your family.
I know the feeling he gets on that land. I have a 40 acre farm that my parents bought in 1951. I passed the land on to my son a couple of years ago to insure it stays in the family in case I go. I feel like a different person everytime i step foot on that land. Its my heaven on earth cause it was my momma and daddys.
I love that all 3 of them are just grounded and normal everyday people. Randy using an old jubilee to cultivate the land instead of a 100k tractor. They are just wonderful people making sweet mountain music. Their music is amazing and timeless! They have a song for every mood that you are in. I love you ALABAMA!
Randy's just down to earth great American man..fortunately I've been to Fort Payne and it's beautiful!! Always just true to his heart!!! An Alabamaniac forever❤️
That canyon he spoke about and shows in the video, im sure is the same place he sings about in the song "pass it on down" where he says theres a place where i live called the canyon where daddy taught me to swim..Alabama always has and always will be a class act...love the music, all of em
My all time favorite country singer in the 80's and still my favorite today in 2020,i love you guys so much, from your #1fan in Winston-Salem salem NC. 💞💞💞💞
I went to see Alabama in Cedar Park, Texas last year. I have loved your music since the first time I heard you. Still referring to your father as Daddy makes me so happy. I lost my daddy in 2013 and I still hear from him in music, in the calm nights and especially during my hectic days. Thanks Alabama for keeping this lady grounded in good country music. Love 'Why Lady Why.'
This is one of the nicest music groups ever! They are so down to earth. Randy Owen is so timeless and beautiful inside and out. He can go back instantly to being the kid with the dirty hands... speaks volumes.
Great video. Im not from the south, but i completly understand how randy feels. My home is california. My state once had a very rich cultural heritage. The gold rush, the end of the great expansion, surfing, the beach boys, motorcycles, hot rods, beautiful women, hollywood(the classic hollywood), james dean. Ext, ext, ext. I live now in the frozen north of alaska. My culture has been hyjacked by the left. California was once a place that a person could be very proud to call their homeland, now its a laughing stock. I know what randy means by the smell of the air. I know what pride in ones home feels like. Unfortantly, this has been robed from me. To all you southerners....dont give an inch on your history or your traditions. I wont be buried in my homeland, i hope that you can.
If you haven't already, choose Jesus and make Him your Savior, and you will be surprised how much He loves you and how much He will make your life good again, even in your own home state, at least for a thousand years, IMHO.
Yep, I loved to come to lGeraldine Alabama andsee ALL my family (especially) my cousins!! But, then I was ready to get home to Tennessee. We went to see them at least 2+ weekends a month.. I still think about our times.... Kickball, walking to my cousin's house to tell them I'm here;:: Walking in the PITCH BLACK DARK going home to my aunts house through the cow PASTURE as our short cut. NO MOON.... NO LIGHT!!! We FELL over EVERY a cow in that FIELD!!!!! I'LL NEVER FORGET Those TIMES!!! With love ..
I'm not a farmer, but I love that FORD tractor, and have since I was a kid -- I'm 71, now ... I had no idea any part of Alabama looked like this. Boy, that's ME. What a great two minutes and fifty-six seconds ...
I clicked on the video, because of the Ford tractor.Thinking it was an 8N like mine, that I use on my 5 acres in Eastern Nebraska. I'm also 71, and enjoy old Fords and Alabama's music..
...and I recall the boy with the raggedy kneed blue jeans, trading cow feed or calves or hay. Some thoughts of my grandmother's dairy farm re-lived in my mind. ~ L
I was a high school kid when these guys played a gig at Panhandle State University in Goodwill Oklahoma a Podunk little town in the middle of nowhere Been in love their music ever since. They drove an old beat-up Dodge van.
Met Randy at the gates of his home, such a gentleman, and also met his Mum on a tour bus stop. Magic memories of seeing Alabama in concert on numerous occasions. Even had a picture taken on stage at Opreyland with the band. So sad to learn of the passing of Jeff. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Your guitar playing will live on forever and your close family bond always will too. Rest in peace Jeff 🙏🙏
I live right down the road in Calhoun County. It is a great feeling to know that someone with as much celebrity that Randy has, hes never forgotten where he came from. He is a true Southern Gentleman and I am proud to say hes a Bama Boy.
Still just a good ole’ lovable country boy. Got to meet and talk to him twice at concerts. My daughter was in diapers at one, and he took her and held her for a while when he greeted fans. Flipped her over and signed her diaper. They have the same name. Very nice down to earth man.
Alabama forever changed my life from a child until now, Randy’s voice was a God sent for me. So many songs of his played in the cab of granddaddy’s Case tractor when we were making dust with a round baler. And every time I hear them I am back in that cab with grandaddy, smelling his cigars and learning about life. Alabama has song for every memory of my Mississippi life. We love y’all
My daddy was raised on fruit farm road in a house built on a rock with no running water right near that canyon in Adamsburg Alabama and I know that feeling very well. I installed all the carpet and flooring in Randy's home and he really is a great person and so is Kelly.
When you start talking bout home, heritage, memories & start crying now that's heartfelt, Ik how he feels. It's worth it all when you can have memories than is meaningful..."Precious memories how they linger how they ever flood my soul. Precious mother loving father... Precious memories in the stillness of the midnight....✝️✝️🙏🙏💞💯
@@randyowen3222 since the 1980s several Favorites...Tennessee River, Love in the First Degree, Dixieland Delight, Song of the South, My Home's in Alabama , "Old Flames", ..and more! I dont think there is one song that doesn't speak to my soul! It doesn't matter where I am or where its played, when anything from Alabama comes over the radio its recognizable who You all are! I just fall down at the talent and spirit of the music. I am not a Country Music fan...I am a Alabama fan!!!! If I had to pick just one song....it would be "Old Flames" because of the soulfulness of the song! Big hugs to all of you and thanks for the Years of Beautiful MUSIC!!! Oh I am Sandy Lucy signed in on another PC...just saw the Scot/Flag on my icon...well I am Scots/English says DNA but I am all American!!!!!!!!
Thank you Randy yo buddy Homer from Texas your souls like the wind wandering up and down that Canyon stream that's pretty good sound one of y'all songs
I know just how he feels been living in the woods along the wapsi my whole life on the so many memories I grew up here my oldest son grew up here wouldnt have it any other way.
Hey, Randy this is Ann from way back in 1979. Remember me from duffy's travern I was a cacn can girl with all the other 5 of us with Toni . How great it is ti see ya. I don't kn if you watch these or not just taking the chance hoping you do. Would to see jeff how is he and Teddy. Man its been a long long time.
Thank you for sharing a personal glimpse at your life Mr.Owen. I am very grateful for your presence in the music world, and your presence on this great earth. Its a better place because of neighbours like you.
