I am a late comer to the Statler Brothers, they retired soon after I became a fan, but I love them so! Thanks for sharing your memories. I wish I could get your TV show on DVD. Could you see about that?
Thank you. I liked the format--it placed the subject in the prime position, and the intereviewer didn't interrupt or ask long and lengthy questions. Well done.
I’ve always loved the Harmony of the Statlers , still do. I’m 58 and they were my favorite since I was 10. My Grandma bought me my first Statler album. My first concert ever was them also. So I am a huge fan and always will be. ❤
Loved this group. My parents listened to them when I was a child in the 70's. Now, I have one of their albums, yes albums. I spent many hours in my childhood in my room listening to records and the Statlers were part of my collection.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I’m 66 and have been a fan since i was 9. I am currently reading “Random Memories” and love the stories.
So enjoyable. As good as the first Q & A session. Those of us in the same age bracket can totally relate to your 'favorites' and remembrances. That's why your comments make us happy - they bring back fond memories. I hope you continue this interview project.
Thanks Don, for answering the questions. Love hearing your answers. It's great being about to see you and hear you again. The Statlers were the best group out there. I still listen to your songs everyday. You have written some of the best songs. I will be looking forward to the next Behind the Curtain.
My mother went to a Statler Brothers concert in 2003, on the same weekend my twins decided to make an early appearance. I remember her worry over the situation, but I didn't mind because she was able to see the Statler's. She was back in time for the birth of her youngest grands.
Thanks, Don, for taking the time to answer these questions. It's so interesting and it's great to see you. I hope you're enjoying retirement, I know I am! Miss seeing you perform. Soooo.....did your parents all feel you made a good living with your career choice? That was cute! The Statler Brothers were THEE BEST group ever!! No one else comes close.
Love the Q&A session. I remember the different suits too!! Always enjoyed seeing you guys at your 4th of July celebrations and at the Valley Forge Music Fair in NE PA. Still my favorite group, I'll Go To My Grave Loving You!!
Thank you Don those are such fun videos, love seeing how humble and normal you fellas are even with all the success! Love hearing about your faith and your friendships with the rest of the group!!! Awesome seeing 2nd and 3rd generations continuing the great tradition! God Bless!
Don, I truly enjoyed listening to you on this video. I'm sure that others, as much as I, appreciate your candor, openness, willingness to share. Now I'm not so sure about Diet Coke and Apple! I'm Diet Pepsi and Android. But I do share one characteristic with you. I heard your clock in the previous video and contacted Debbie to find out what brand it is. I just bought one for my husband for Father's Day. It has added distinct joy to both of our lives. Thank you for not cutting it out of the video.
Always good to hear from you, Don. I’m grateful for your constant references to the Lord’s blessings in your life. By the way… I’m an “Apple” guy, too.
Don, thank you for this and your music! Thank you for changing my life in a great way. The first concert I had ever gone to when I was 13 was to see The Statler Bros and Barbara Mandrel in La Crosse, WI with my folks. Then the first guitar I ever purchased a few years later was an ovation like Lew's. I've had your albums, 8-tracks, cassettes and cds. Thank you for your candidness behind the curtin. May God bless you and your family and love listening to the boys of Wilson Fairchild!
I always loved listening to your beautiful singing voice and now your speaking voice is comforting to listen to as well . It's crazy I don't know you ,only shook your hand at a couple of concerts , but I feel as you are family. That is what the magic of the Statler's was , you all made us feel like you cared about your fans, Thanks Don Take care
Thank you for sharing these fun stories and information. I enjoy them so much. Been a Statler Brothers fan for many years and came to Happy Birthday USA several times. I still listen to your music just about every day. I also love the music of Wilson Fairchild and Jack and Davis. You all are a blessing.
This was so cool. I loved the show on TV. I wore their tapes out listening to them. We were playing their gospel album for my mom when she was fading away. She passed away to the song "I'll fly away" Good memories.
Great interview with Don, still remember when myself ,Wife and son "Chris" came to the museum (early 80,s) and eat lunch at the "Legend" and met Jimmy and also saw Don in the booth with Jimmy ! Made us welcome ! We have been to the 4th of July celebrations maybe 3 times (got rained out one night ) ! Believe we have been to 21 Music concerts all together ! You guys were the best ! Never met Lew but first time we saw Jimmy on stage was at the Indiana State fair ! I believe i met you Mother at one of the 4th of July events and she was asking if anyone had a photo of the parade, i think i gave her one ! I see the Rowes restaurant is still open with Family run ,it was very good food ! A side note about your and Harolds sons music , they even sound like you guys ! Great stuff ! P.S. Some where in the Museum ? their should be a little award given at one of the concerts recognizing the "all American Band ! I met Mouse and Boopie ? , like Jerry and Bull and ? Anyway i liked their music ! I asked them to play "I cant live long like this " but they said it was too long ! ! ! Anyway thanks for doing the interview , look for the next one ! Good luck, stay well. Jerry, Marilyn and Chris Uhte Richmond, In .47374 "Class of 55"
Thank you Don to your and your late great brother Harold and the boys in the band. You were the center of my country music taste and forever the memories of my youth will follow me with your music ringing in my ears. Remain blessed and healthy the rest of your days. THANK YOU!!
Ive been a Statler Brothers fan ever since i first heard them sing back in the 60's. Was fortunate enough to see them in concert in Greensboro NC once. Reba was the opening act!
1st attended a concert that The Statlers did in late 70's or very early 80s in Norfolk at SCOPE, then a few laters in Wmsburg VA at the theme park. and one last time well after Phil passed away, RIP Phil, and Jimmy joined. My Favorite songs Class of 57 and More than a Name on a wall. THANKS DON for so much GREAT Music.
Mr. Don, I love that we have so much in common, such as books and the tv shows. Perry Mason is my all time favorite, along with Columbo. I love crime/drama and ghost tours! Dick Van Dyke, I still love the reruns, along with most of the shows in that era! I am so fascinated with your wealth of knowledge and I could listen to you talk about everything! You can make a rat trap interesting! Much love and God Bless! ❤️ Hersh & Tam
I have a story to tell. Back in the 89s, I attended a July 4th show in Staunton. A cab driver, for some reason, dropped me off in front of Don's house. I didn't ask him. He offered, and I said yes. There was a small local newspaper in the big driveway. I wanted the address label for my scrapbook. Instead of just taking it, I walked to a nearby 711. I bought a copy of the same paper and switched them. I got my souvenir and did the right thing, too!
Don still looks good. I see Jimmy quite a bit doing appearances on Gaither videos. He has also done some quartet stuff with Bradley Walker, Ben Issacs and Mike Rogers.
This made my day. I was going down memory lane. I Had all the old band photos out and listing to music. Then I decided to listen to wilson fairchild. Then i got my new Christmas Headphones out. I swear thats you all backing your boys. Merry Christmas Don! Thanks for all the years of the Statler Brothers.
Wishing you a belated birthday with love. I'm not too far behind you. LOL! I finished Piano Days a few months ago and now reading it again - it's such a great book!
Being from Lexington, Virginia.... I was so proud of the Guys from Stanton, Virginia 35 miles away. I so enjoyed the 4th Concerts. God Bless and thanks for the chat.
Really enjoyed this, as well as the music accompaniment in the background, thanks!! So glad and proud to have Don's autograph card that came with the Statler Brothers Anthology CD collection I purchased a couple years ago, great man and great group! :)
I'm surprised you didn't say I Love Lucy. We weren't kind to your comedy. We laughed because you were funny. I donated boxes of books to our local libraries. They can always use the money they get when they sell them. There are numerous books I refuse to part with. A lot of this I already knew. I appreciate that you're still with us to talk about it. The day you leave us I'll cry all day. Nah, I'll cry for a week.
I would like to ask Don 3 questions: How is the voice holding out and could he still perform in public if he chose to do so? Does he see much of Jimmy Fortune? Does he write songs with Wilson-Fairchild? Just some things that popped into my little head while watching another interview earlier.
