Keith Whitley-Complete Last Appearance on "Opry Live"-1989 

If today’s country music had one ounce of this mans talent, we would still have real music.

Out of thousands of singers in the world when I heard he died I was driving and had to pull over and cried like a baby. It was announced on the radio. Will never forget that one. He sang from the soul.

Hands down one of the greatest voices there ever was in country music. But as long as we play his music, he is never really gone. Never get tired of hearing Keith sing.

My God what a voice. That sound was when country music was the real deal. May you rest in peace Keith Whitley. You're truly missed. ❤️

This was one of the finest country music artists in our lifetime! It's so sad that he left us so early in life.

I just Thank God I was able to quit drinking for good.....amazing it’s been 9 years for me..... just sad such a talented man couldn’t do it......please pray for those who can’t quit it’s an aweful struggle

You can just tell he’s just wore out and tired, all the pressure he had to endure. But he really had a voice of gold that no one else has. He made country music real, and that’s the way country should sound.

I read somewhere that Keith had a motorcycle accident and after that he changed and in his performances you could see a sadness in his eyes. If you look closely at him in this video it really seems like he was tired physically and emotionally. He could put and incredible amount of heart and soul into his music and make people feel like they had a friend that understood their problems. He had more talent in one finger than 50 of these country pop bromance singers of today.

without a doubt the best country music singer in the history of country music. ....love you Keith....RIP....brother. ..

It's safe to say this song is timeless! It's been 31 years since he last played and it still connects to us! RIP Keith Whitley

What a true country voice. Gone way to soon but not forgotten.

I can't say this enough. I love Keith Whitley. I'm 72. His voice. He puts you there.

This man would smashed all number one records of all time had he lived longer !! RIP KEITH W

Keith had TOTAL control of his vocal cords. In one word he could hit 4*5 octives. He Danced around the words of his songs. Truly blessed. I miss 'um.

I have been listening to country music for most of my 63 years and I can truly say Keith Whitley is my all time favorite. I (as many) was crushed when I heard of his death. There will never be another who can compare to his wonderful voice. I said at the time " Keith, you had so many more songs to sing to me." He will always be missed.

I am a huge Keith Whitley fan! Right from the beginning he stole my heart with his warm rich voice and soulful singing. You feel everything he is saying, in every song he sings. He passed just 4 days before my 30th birthday and I will remember that day just like it was yesterday. I just couldn’t believe it when I heard the news. Gone too soon, but never forgotten, RIP Keith ❤️

He needs to be in the hall of fame soon

Keith is one of the greatest of all time. I just finished reading Lorrie's book from 1997. I realize we all have our struggles. He had everything most of us only dream about--a beautiful wife and kids and a great career. I wish he could have taken his rehab attempts seriously and got himself squared away. I would have liked to still have him around today making more great music instead of the junk coming out of Nashville.

Wow the Eighties brought us so much talent! No one sounds like Keith Whitley! You can hear and feel the emotion in the music he left behind! Beautiful!

You can just feel the pain in his voice in this song...Thats when you know music comes straight from the soul.

I am still a loyal fan of Keith Whitley in 2016. He is a one of a kind.

I love Keith's voice. Rest in peace. You are missed!!

A great singer gone way too soon R.I.P Keith He had an awesome voice & will never be forgotten.

My gosh ..... that voice . Just a thing of beauty

Simply the best country music singer ever.

Not a day goes by that I don't wonder what he could have done for country music. Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more!

Keith Whitley had a God- given voice. Nobody from his Era could hang with him. His range was incredible and his ability to play a variety of instruments as good as any studio musician was impeccable. He was just starting to reach his prime when tragedy took him from us. He had played music and sang all of his life and should be a Hall of Fame Member to say the least. His music lives on , and the memory of his Beautiful Voice will never be forgotten ! ❤ GOD gained another Choir Member ! Prayers for all family and friends of this Wonderful Talented Legend ! 🙏

Name one singer today who could sing with this much conviction, and talent. Without the help of studio dubbing. No one

Never be another singer with such talent.. He was and still the best country singer of all times

That is what Country Music should sound like- What a Great voice- I can listen to this hours a week.

He feels his music and delivers that soulful sound. Rip KW 😭

Geez … it gave people chills the day it came out , it gives you chills tonight . Absolutely haunting song and talent .

There will never be anyone like Keith Whitley.

Damn!! So sad that a man of his magnitude is passed away. Still listening 2020!!

Beautiful song, and Keith sang with love & feelings...R.I.P. Keith.

Absolutely love this song!!

So glad Keith will be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022!!!!!

RIP the best country music singer EVER!!

Anyone still listening in 2019? I am.

Still waiting for the day we will get back to REAL COUNTRY MUSIC AGAIN. LOVE YOU KEITH WHITLEY. REAL MUSIC.

His music gives me the chills everytime I hear it. Perhaps the greatest voice of all time

My all time favorite country singer. No one can't compare!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

His voice was so smooth, no one like him!! Play his stuff all the time even now. I guess he's not really gone if we do that?

The man is the best in country music, by far!!! Wow what a voice! He’ll never be replaced! Sooo sad he’s gone! Gives me the chills when he songs best I’ve EVER heard!

I don't think that's so unusual, for an African American woman to love Keith Whitley. Any heart knows what it likes, no matter where it comes from or what body it's in. God bless you!

Gives me goosebumps every time I hear him . 🙏

He is undoubable one of the best singers I have ever heard, he can make you cry at the drop of a hat,, he speaks to the soul !!

A beautiful song. Kieth was a great and true country artist

there will never be another singer with a voice like this. I mean never!!!!!

So sad that he left this world much too soon....such a rich, beautiful voice...

I love Keith Whitley.... His one of a kind voice and talent...He is missed by so many.. RIP Keith know you are loved and missed💔

I really believe Keith was the best. Just so unfortunate that he died so young and didn't get to make more music. Unbelievable voice. What a talent...

Evry time I hear Keith Whitley sing It is amazing, Still so many years later his death still makes me sad. RIP Keith.

Love this song - what an awesome artist that left us way too soon.

One of the great voices of COUNTRY MUSIC !! Rest In Peace Keith !! Happy Birthday !!

One of my all time favorite songs.. ~RIP~ Keith. You may be gone but you'll never be forgotten..

A tortured soul but the greatest country music singer of all time, IMHO. So hugely talented but so much personal tragedy. Sad. I never get tired of listening to KW. Never.

nobody will ever fill his shoes

He left way to soon, I loved hearing him and Lorrie sing ....Keith even now your truly missed. 2014

Gone way to soon. One of the best.

Already gone 30 yrs and no one can match him yet!!

It's 2019. Still going strong with this song.

Talent!! Shame we lost him so soon!! Every song he sang was Awesome!!

This kinda Country has died out,I’ve been listening to Country since l was a little kid,My Grandma would take Me into the Den to Listen to the GRAND OL OPRY in the 50s♥️

Amazing performance by a legend. God rest his soul. That was a good time in America for me as a kid. I miss it.

This is one the greatest singers everrrrrrrr ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

Every time I hear Keith Whitley sing Don't close your Eyes I get Goosebumps. I remember when he passed away a very sad day because he was truly everything as a musician and performer to me.

Still My Favorite Song' #1 COUNTRY MUSIC We Miss You Keith and Thank You Dear for All of The Music 🎶❣️🎶

How can't anyone not admire this awesome voice, he really gets to the heart! Awesome background music too! Hard to find in today's music! No keepsakes like this gem!!

wish he was still here

Thanks Keith for all your great music and that voice.

There should be a major motion picture made that tells his story.

I am a huge Keith Whitley fan he was one of the all time greats and he would have been the greatest if he had have lived long enough!! the man had the heart and soul of country music!! he sure felt what he sung and he made you feel it!! miss him he sure passed way too soon!! but left some fine some of the best music!! I put him right in there with the company with Merle and George and thats some fine company and hard to get in with!! but he was sure right there with um!!! He made you feel that song Lordy day that is sad!! love ya Keith hope you made things right with the Lord and your singing in that Heavenly choir!! He sings in that I never go around mirrors that he had a memory to hide!! I just wonder what it was that Keith had that was so hurtful to him and caused him to drink like he did and caused the pain he sings about and you can see so plain in his eyes oh it just hurts to see!!!

Keith had just a beautiful voice &spirit. It’s so sad he left just as his career was peaking. I still love to hear his songs.

this man had such a beautiful ♡ and soul and voice like an angel :/ heart still breaks when i hear his music.

Song of the year..another gt. Legend gone too soon..loved his music & voice .one of my favorites...gone but not forgotten...RIP Keith

Mr. Whitley we love you, we miss you!!

Keith Whitley had one amazing voice , no one can ever sing like him and never ever will neither. I adored him he was a wonderful, and caring person that loved life and people. He left this world way to soon. Now he's singing for our Father and his beautiful angels in heaven. I love and miss you Keith. May you rest easy sweetheart. Maryann 💖💞💕

Wow... what a powerful and heartfelt song... no wonder Whitley "lives on" in the minds of so many. Thanks for posting! * * * * *

``~`~Brings tears to my eyes `~`~When he sings `~`~Just most feelings in he`s voice how he could sing those lyrics ``That`s ``So touching ``` So happy he`s son singing ``Love he`s voice `` Has He`s Dads + Moms Talent

What a great performer. We miss him - he left us way too soon. Thoughts are with Lorrie.

omg how awesome... we love our KeithWhitley so much

this was a great video for its age love keith whitley to bad he passed far to young

This is my very favorite song he ever sang. The first time I ever heard his voice I was at a stand still. My heart sunk and cried. His voice is a God given talent. I can't think of anyone with a voice like his. I watched a video of his life just bawled like a baby. He seemed so real and humble. That voice control is breath taking. Gone way too soon.

31 yrs ago today, Keith left us and this world lost a once in a lifetime talent. as a recovering addict ( I been relatively clean since 96) you never see the demon till it comes calling. RIP KEITH WHITLEY. we didn't know you were singing for your life.Damnit ,brother we miss you.

Rest in Peace Keith...your music lives on.

One of my favorite video's of Keith Whitley. It really shows the heart and soul he put into his songs. Hard to believe the master has been gone for 23 years. R.I.P Keith your fans still love you and miss you.

Love Keith and all his music. Lorrie and Keith made a good pair, just listening to him swing makes me cry

This man left the planet wayyyyy to soon, what a tragedy. His music will live on!

It is sad that he is gone, and will be sadly missed by all

I miss this man and his beautiful music. It touches your heart and soul. Country music list a real treasure in this man. Country music today could learn a lot from him.

It's so heartening to see teenagers acknowledging Keith's greatness. That's what I'm all about, preserving Keith's memory for a new generation of country music fans. Thank you so much for your nice comment.

I remember seeing Keith in Little Rock that Friday. Don't know if that was his last performance , but then heard the bad news that Monday. What a shock it was. What a great loss. Keith we miss you.

true singer song writer, gone before his time!

Amazing. Truly amazing.

He had just started his way to greatness, the best male voice in true country music to date! He sang and played...not hooked up to a computer to make music! Such a loss!!!

The one and only.. There will never be another singer like Keith Whitley..God Bless..

Will always love his voice. This is true country music.

I miss you sweetheart n your wonderful voice . I listen to you everyday n Always will ... one Great County Singer ❤

always my favorite. always i still tear. no matter what.... Have all album's. CD. of such a great singer