The kids today will never understand or appreciate the way the world was then. People cared about their neighbors, weren't buried in their phones, were loyal, and didn't show love just for the sake of one upping someone else on social media.
I was born in 81’ and I had a dysfunctional home life but it was still a great childhood! Stayed outside from morning til night. Played “Kick the Bottle” and drank from the water hose. Laid in the grass with the dogs and made mud pies. Rode our bikes all day long. Ate good food too at grandmas! We respected our elders and loved one another. We were also much more active back then! I feel sorry for my children because the internet is their everything. It’s my own fault but I had no clue what damage it could do when I handed them PlayStations and iPhones. I was the last person in our immediate family of five to get a smart phone or Facebook. When I did, my friends said, “Welcome to the 21st Century”. I used to spend a lot more time with my husband and children before I had an iPhone. I wish I had never picked up one of these dang things and I wish just as much I could’ve seen what effect technology would have on my kids. Do you have kids? What does a parent do when they’ve allowed their kids to have phones and social media so young but 10-13-19 years later they see the negative impact? I feel like I can’t take their stuff away now but I REALLY need to! I feel like it could cause more harm than good at this point to take their electronics. My older two kids understand my concerns and my 13 yr old would respectfully accept my decision to not let her have smartphones or social media. She’s a great child. But my 10 year old would act like a lunatic I am certain! 😩🤦🏻♀️ I recently set time limits on the phones but I cave in on days I don’t feel well or when I’m busy, which is often. I recently watched “Social Dilemma” and it made me even more eager to make some changes. I want my kids to be outside! You’re so right. Kids will never know what life was like back then. Did you know the suicide rate for junior high kids has increased 185% since the internet? I find that heartbreaking.
BS17 I was born in 1980 and I know EXACTLY what you mean EVERYTHING u just sd about growing up and our kids now is how I feel EXACTLY its crazy u sd EVERYTHING that I wanted to say!😉
@@angelabise1333 I was born in 1951. I had a very abusive childhood. It’s over. I try my best to get rid of my pain. I have been working on myself since I learned about psychology. I sank into it like ducks on water. It saved my life. My 2 younger sister and brother committed suicide. That is how bad it was. My sister 1 year older than me with me also think about ending our life but we don’t have the guts. We have severe pain from arthritis pain, fibromyalgia, chronic pain. Yet we talk about our childhood and find the funny stuff we did. No indoor bathroom. We see how the world has changed since we were kids. It’s mind blowing. Kids now days don’t have that good old childhood we had. I agree 100%. My granddaughter is soon to be 12 and my son and daughter in law try to get her outside on her bike, roller blades, trampoline, they have her in tennis, gymnastics, karate, she’s a fish in water even starting to mow grass with an easy push mower. They try to keep it limited with all the phones and technology. She’s an ‘A’ student. Friends galore. She has parents that care so much about her and family and friends around her. They live in a city. I grew up on the farm and so did my kids. You just never get bored. Always something to do, work or play. Climbing trees. A treehouse. It was limitless. And good home made balanced meals. Those days are gone forever. But I know I grew up in the best years of music ever! Music is my savior on my dark days. But singing with it makes me feel even better if not the best!!! Hang in there guys! Don’t lose sight of good morals and values. And good common sense. It will get you so much further in this life. Teach your children that! Thanks for sharing! And God I have to say my world of music is vast!
@@BS-dq1kz I know how you feel (I'm a bit older than you, but same generation) but don't kick yourself. Do your best, as that's all you can do, love. And thank you for that statistic, as I didn't know suicides had reached such heights at that age group.
It's a damn shame that Earl Thomas Conley didn't get the recognition that he deserved. He was one of the greatest singer's ever. R.I.P Earl. You will be forever missed and loved.
He may not have made it into the Hall of Fame (shame on them), but his voice & soul stirring songs made it into our hearts. It would be so nice to turn on the radio & hear voices & songs like his!
@crystalbarron9022 does he show you that he loves you in other ways? I would rather he buy me something I want or need rather than on expensive flowers that will die in a few days...! He bought me lilac bushes for my yard! That's enough for me! Instead he buys me cherries when they're in season, clothes that I want, he cooks for me because I can't anymore. There's all the little things that he does or says that mean so much to me. He knows never to hit me(again) because of repercussions! We've learned respect for each other! I hope you get this from your spouse! Much luck to you & prayers! ❤
This song keeps me in check ! Sometimes i feel that i don't express my gratitude as often as she deserves! I do agree that Earl and Keith are Tops! From the heart❤!
He was my dad's close friend and worked together before starting big! And drank a lot together lol. I never forget him hanging out with us and just being Earl Thomas! RIP buddy!
This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost battling cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, life could be so unfair most times, but sometimes I wonder why bad things always happen to good people
Back in the 80's things were so simple, no cell phones, no computers, people cared and the songs were off the chart!!! Miss hearing you Earl Thomas Conley, you will always be in my heart!!!I will always come here to hear and remember you, gone too young, but never forgotten!!!!❤❤❤
I am only 38. But would rather hear the oldies because they actually have meaning to the songs. And there is a song that hits you just right depending on situation.
I miss the old world so bad. If I told these youngins that most everybody was real people, they would listen, but they wouldn't believe me. You woulda had to have been there.
This song reminds me of my great uncle. He was an alcoholic, mean, downright ornery but he treated my aunt so well. Eventually he quit drinking for her.
Broke my heart, l loved his music. Have his double album greatest hits. Holdin Her and Loving You, Heavenly Bodies, What She is is a Woman in Love. He had more number ones than any other male country singer in 80s and 90s.
@@HighSpeedNoDrag You’re right! I feel these smart phones and other internet m/electronic devices are ruining families altogether. Not just our children but our marriage ma as well!
Yeah true Timmy 😊 I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺
Yes I agree, not very crazy about the newer version of Country Music. 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, were the Best, especially the 1980s, so very many Wonderful Country Artist came on the scene, got got very popular in that Decade, and On. Oh Wow what a very wonderful song, , liked the Video of this. I remember this song. 🎶🎵🎶🙏😇🙏🤗🥰
@@douglasgeiger7591 I'm 76 now. My husband passed 11 years ago, after 46 1/2 years of marriage. This was identical to our marriage in the 60s. We were in our teens. Every word is so accurate. Things improved and we had many good years. During his last years, every night, when I put him to bed, he went to sleep listening to "I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You " by Alan Jackson, on replay. Looking forward to joining him when the Lord chooses. Just reminiscing. Hoping Jesus brings someone for you. God bless. ❤️
I can say I’m blessed with a loving wife I have done her wrong in so many ways she never complains about anything she has been there when I had nothing to offer her but our love she always tells me as long as we have each other nothing else matters we have been together since 3-13-1998 a lot of things has changed since then we’re happy than ever love you baby face
You two sound a lot like my parents. They're both in their upper 80s now and been married for 67 years. My dad put her through hell in the early years. She dealt with so much more than anyone should ever have to. Nine children, many corrections, and many years later, they act like 2 teenagers in love. Fortunately, he has spent the last 40 years doing all he could to make it up to her. That kind of commitment is so very rare these days. Your wife sounds like that caliber of a woman. RARE in todays world. God bless you both and good luck.
Your wife sounds like me. I love my husband but like Earl says she hates how she loves me sometimes. I do at times but I wouldn't trade my husband for nothing. Just wish he would quit getting so mad at every little thing. I know I thought of leaving but I'm not that type I just keep hanging on when anyone else would have. I just now learn how to go along when he doesn't give in.
“Fire and Smoke” album, it’s a must. He had one of those amazingly unique and beautiful voices. He didn’t get the recognition he surely deserved. RIP Earl, You have always been and will continue to be part of the soundtrack of my life.
I think that this man was definitely one of a kind. His music is really great. I think that even though he is gone his music and his memories will live on forever
I remember when I was living in Alabama me and my Aunt Mot would go to lady's night and they would play this she has passed away now but Earl keeps her close to my heart 💜❤️💜❤️
This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost battling cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, life could be so unfair most times, but sometimes I wonder why bad things always happen to good people
I really appreciate ppl who make statements like this is real country. It really lets me know who u are deep down inside. ! Don’t get me wrong I love this song!! But I like lots of songs. By a variety of artists. And a variety of genres. I like a lot of songs that u wouldn’t consider country. Glad to know how u feel b4 I wasted my time getting to know u!
I went to Laughlin Nevada and he was playing at the casino when this was #1. He saw me in the Casino and gave me and my friend front row tickets. After the show we took a walk along the river walkway and he sang it to me again. Pretty awesome. RIP
Rip Thomas is a Legend Kim and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺
I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺
Seems like when i LOVE someone I loose him. I am letting Jesus take the wheel because I know I can't do anything without him leading me thru this life. In a world where true love and care and empathy and real friends and family are so hard to find.
Here I sit at 4:39 am in a very small region of Nova Scotia Canada ... My husband is very sick ... My youngest out of six brothers is dying of cancer fast ... To fast to handle .. Actually ... This song brings me solace ... Can't say why ... For an old woman
Great song, i remember when this song was first released on CMT, country music television many many years ago. We alled that tv channel because we had videos that we was able to watch our favorite songs being played. Thank you all of CMT who worked to put the music on tv for all the fans of country music. And VH1 for our rock music videos also.
We sure miss the beautiful music of Earl Thomas Conley! He truly was one of the greatest male country singers of all time. I still listen to his music all the time. RIP musicman!
So weird? Was listening to some old songs n I see this comment ...my son was dj Williams too. He passed at the age of 39 July 30, 2020 from covid, awesome, handsome, loving musician, son. I miss him so much. 🎶 music memories.
In today's heavy handed recording industry, "inspiration" isn't the option it once was. Unlike the "outlaw" days when rebels like Roger Miller, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Tompall Glaser and David Allen Coe would stand up to the "suits of Nashville," today's performers no longer enjoy such leverage. They play what they're told to play, in some cases even at live concerts. One explanation for such artistic servitude-- their own talent agents have a nasty habit of climbing in the sack with the industry's corporate executives, engaging in quid-pro-quo arrangements of benefit to everyone except the baby-faced singer. Artists like Charlie and Bruce Robison Brothers, Nancy Griffith and other great South Texas talents all seem to flourish independently, but "independence" comes at a price. Not that it matters to me; I could listen to them all day on RU-vid. But none of them ever seem to ascend to the status of household names as "performers." An exception would be Ms. Griffith, but only as a composer. Her collaborations on "From A Distance" and "Love At The Five & Dime" helped to put her on the map as a song writer. Otherwise their notoriety is pretty much limited to a regional market, a not so appetizing prospect for today's starry eyed up and comers who would rather sell their souls for super-stardom.
If you pay attention to today's lyrics, they are very much the same...only thing is, recording labels want to reach the younger generation. Which we all know that they are NOT into old songs...therefore they add background "junk" and hip hop beats
I am not what is considered a hard-core Country Music fan, but Goddamn, I know music that is the shit. I get a lot of shit from my friends and family for the county musicians that I listen to. But you know what, I don't give two fucks, this shit right here is so fuckin' good I bump this shit at full volume in my car, at home, or wherever. I want to give a shout out to all the Earl Thomas Conley fans. To all the fans of ETC out there, If you've been along for the ride since the beginning, or if your like me, and just discovered this genius, I want all of us to remember that we were blessed to grow up in a time when this man (Earl Thomas Conley) was alive. Think about that for a minute! R.I.P Earl Thomas Conley, you will never be forgotten!
Wow!!!! This is the music that makes the world go around. His voice is very distinct and you can feel the pain. It sure makes you reminisce and even smile at the pain. Thats when you know you've got a voice and a great song.
yep, some of us ladies take longer to know we must walk away, but with true love, let the man do just something that touches our hearts so deep, we turn around. Sadly sometimes we should keep walking
@Willie. Rolls Thankfully, no snow, ice here. I'm below Atlanta about 45 miles so it helps. It's Northern GA that usually gets hit worse. We have had our ice storms. Don't care for any of it.. lol
The soul and beauty in this man's voice.. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! God dammit it made me cry!!! Hahaha 🙏👍 but I'm good with it!!! Beautiful song too!!!
Well, we use to listen to a local radio station full of static, bad reception. Today if I know the songs and artists, I go find it on RU-vid just perfect, loud and clear. Thank You!
What can I say about Earl Thomas Conley that hasn't already been said, He was one that should have went into the country music hall of fame ,well this is just my opinion the idiots that has anything to do with the country music singers that goes into the hall of fame ,WELL you truly messed up, cause this voice was truly an original, Solid Gold .
This is for my Sarah,,, the love of my life. Beside me in everything that I do. Constant support, unwaivering love. My heart, my world, I still don't understand why she stays. Just thankful for her..... I love u baby.
💞brings back memories 🥺 I tried so hard . But you can never change a person no matter how much you love them. You expect to be loved so much more back. So sad .
