A couple of things that I want to say. First of all RIP Joe we miss you dearly and thank you for your music. Second, I don't know about anybody else but everytime I watched this video, why do I get the feeling i'm watching the movie "Weekend at Bernie's." Three besides myself who else still listen's to this in 2024?
No disrespect to the Pickup Man, but this was the first song I thought of when hearing of his passing. They better paint his casket John Deere Green, it would be a night to remember.
Age 61 - I’m sure he never dreamt he’d go this young when he sang this song....our hearts are breaking for you Joe Diffie - hope you’re hanging out by that jukebox ❤️
That's my thoughts also. When I heard about this I was like WTF??? How could someone so young die, but sadly this shitty goddamned virus has taken many good young people with it. If you think you're safe you aren't.
I was so devastated when my sister told me the covid19 took our talented Joe from us. 61 is much too young but God had other plans. He sings with angels now 💔💔
You COuld Not Listen TO A COuntry Radio Station In The 1990's Without Hearing Joe Diffie's Voice. Thanks For The Music. Thanks For The Memories. RIP JOE
I saw him at the Ryman auditorium in 2017. All I can say is God damn he walked out and cut into Third Rock from The Sun as high energy as he was 25 years ago. There was a special feeling in the air that night I'll never forget.
Lost my father this week. Had his viewing lastnight. He loved this song and had it played on his song list. Two days before he passed he was in a deep sleep. I gave it a shot and put this song on the speaker. He instantly awoke and gave us one last party together for about 2 hours. Rest easy dad. Love you
I actually own a jukebox. A 1967 Rowe/AMI Series II 100 record/200 selection. My Grandfather bought it when I was about 5 years old in the early 80s and it was passed on to me when he passed away in 2007. I was a teenager when Joe was big and country music was great in the 90s. So when he passed it really hit home for me. I'll keep the stiff drinks comin Joe.
I am a Southern Black woman who grew up on Country music. My heart is broken, regardless of the racial climate. Every song this man sung defined my youth. I would laugh and tell my sister to play this song when I die. I lost her and my mom within 2 days in 2016 and now the man that made our club nights life! God bless and my prayers to his family.
@ Loce Lopez , thanks for sharing your story with us . Music doesn't have a color bias . It's for anyone who enjoys it . Prayers for the family and friends of Joe Diffie ! 💖🙏🎶
Country music isn't racist, Charlie Pride and Freddie Fender are just two off the top of my head who have had great success. Country isn't about race, it's about life, and experiences we all share, especially if you live paycheck to paycheck. That life crosses all colors, we all feel the same pain, heartbreak, struggles and joys of simpler lives.
I just heard this song like 2 days ago and was in deep thought about how it will be true one day. Never could have expected it would be this soon... RIP to a legend.
RIP Joe.....god bless you.....saw Joe at the Bear Creek Steakhouse in Amite, La. Back in 2000.....what a great show, my wife and I were probably 6 ft away from the stage...we got tore up from the floor up
Man rip Joe diffie this song is such a classic along With many others I feel Joe Diffie was a little underrated but that's my opinion I feel he deserved more recognition than what he got.
Many yrs ago Joe played my little town’s annual festival..I was ~14 at the time and had been playing guitar for just a cpl years. My dad chairs the festival so I was helping them get set up n basically just walking around offering a hand to anyone that looked like they could use one. I was helping Joe’s guys unload and I hadn’t noticed but Mr. Diffie was there in the background just killing time and he overheard me ask one of them a single question about a guitar of his. He politely chimed in and answered my question and I said thank you, sir. When we were done he yelled at me as I walked away “hey, stick around a minute after the show”. I figured he wanted me to help them load up quickly and get the hell out of our tiny very rural town. Instead we sat behind the tiny amphitheater thing and talked about music for nearly 2.5 hrs. He was impressed by how much I knew about both country and classic rock music and I explained that as a child of divorce I listened to different music in different places and also I knew the very old country bc my grandpa, who was my hero, loved that stuff. As we were winding down and goodbye was approaching I said something along the lines of “It was great talking to ya, Mr Diffie. I appreciate your time and I appreciate your music”. We shook hands and he said “why don’t you see if that will fit in your truck” as he pointed to an acoustic guitar of his that was left out for him to noodle on, obviously trying to give it to me. I said no sir I couldn’t take your guitar. Joe Diffie said to me sorta chuckling “it’s ok, I’ve got one or two others” and as I again said no sir I couldn’t he spoke over the top of me and said “son, these aren’t arguments I lose” and that was the last thing he said to me and then he turned and walked away after I picked it up and almost tearfully thanked him. Yeah I know he was a “Pickup Man” but more importantly he was just a good, good man. He will be so dearly missed.
Same here, met him in 1992 while setting up his show and he hung out with us while we worked cracking jokes. He goes btw "I'm Joe Diffie" a country singer. The"ahh" name with a face kicked in. RIP Mr Diffie
What a beautiful story. The tears are rolling for sure. Thank you so much for sharing with us who.never got that private time with him. He was always in my private jam sessions that I could easily spend 12 hr on RU-vid straight. He was on my bucket list to see again by next yr. I am afraid my list just got 1 notch shorter.
Like many of you , I just heard this talented Country musician past away. I remember this and many of his other awesome songs dancing in the Air Force club on Osan AFB in Korea. RIP Joe Diffie.
RIP Joe Diffie...Just can't believe he is gone...Him and Kenny Rogers both gone the same week....Country music has been dealt a harsh blow this week....Prayers out to his family friends and fans...:(
RIP Joe saw you years ago 1958.-3/29/2020 . Your memory and this song mean a lot to me and family that saw you and enjoyed you . generations hear you now.
I remember listening to this song in the truck with my parents when I was just little. You'll never be forgotten my friend, and your music will live on forever! We love and miss you! Have a drink on us. RIP! 🍻
This ones for you abuelo! My abuelo loved country music when he came here from puerto rico he loved this song❤ miss you and love you! Francisco andino rodriguez 1938-2016
