If only we could have those days back again...sigh. I remember when you could leave your front door, windows and cars unlocked and no one ever thought of locking any of them. You could walk down a street and not worry about being shot from a passing car. I may be old BUT I still feel bad for all those who will live many more years with really great memories of today and all its turmoil.
Those were great times to be an American. The only this that takes the joy out of it for me is knowing how blacks were treated in those days. Sorry, but I can't unknow it.
Today’s violent world is the cost of diversity...there are good blacks and good hispanics, but truth is literally 90% of violence is from those two groups. But, just like in “The Emperors’ New Clothes”, no one can question the beauty of diversity without being made fun of.
@Yurt of Gloaming Not Christian....but what I wrote is the truth, if you dare to verify it. US crime by state, race, and income is in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, and world populations for the past several decades is published on a number of websites (as well as in the old hardback Encyclopedias, if you want something that doesn’t have the “Internet” reputation). Keep an eye on the overseas news sources, as well. It’s illegal in many European countries to talk about race (in any context except “Colored good, White bad”) but often one can glean who’s doing most of the violent crime by keeping a sharp eye out.
Most likely a reference to an old tv and radio show called "A date with Judy". Judy's mom was always dispensing home spun advice to Judy about boys and dating.
This song brings back a lot of memories of the time when I was growing up. Sometimes the nostalgic feeling is so strong, I tear up a little (Don't tell anybody. It'd ruin my image), but I still love listening to it. R.I.P. Harold Reid.
YES Harold, but also Phil, Don, and I remember Jimmy Fortune. Seen them in live concert, and shoke hands with Don, and that "Cuttie" Jimmy Fortune! YUmmmmmY !
Okay...I've waited long enough for someone to point this out - but since no one has, it's up to me to say something. Did anyone besides me recognize Lew's tenor voice in this version of the song? Jimmie's mug is shown in the various photos of the group in this video, but this version was recorded before he became a member.
Lew discovered Jimmie and brought him to the group as his fill in. We all loved Lew however once Jimmie was full time there was no point in undermining the future.
Well got u youngsters by a couple years but u bet those were the good ole days even had a 57 Chevy at one time where's the time machine take me back one more time
My mom was a big fan of the Statler Brothers. Thier music makes me remember her, and I got all her CD's of them. They made a perfect harmony, and Harold often stole the show
My dad used to play this song in the car every once in a while. I loved it then, as a teenager, and still love it today as a man about to turn 50. R.I.P. Dad.
Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he raised you up on a great group. I'm in my mid 50s and I think the Statler brothers are the best group of many great groups. I listen to them most nights. My opinion is Statler then I can't decide if Alabama or Oakridge boys are second.
I discovered this morning that the music that means the most to me is sung by someone or a group who enjoys their music. The Statler Brothers always gave me that impression. I love their harmonies and their rhythm as well as the fun they always seemed to have on their tv show. As Bob Hope used to say with meaning, “Thanks for the memories.”
You remind me of one of my favorite rock songs of the 70s…Thank You For The Music, by ABBA. There’s a graciousness and gratitude in the song that’s akin to the Statlers’ enjoyment of their music.
The Statlers were one of the best concerts I attended, they put on a fabulous show. There will probably never be a group with the vocals they all had. I miss them a ton.
The story of my life, so is the class of 57.i graduated in 56,my wife of 65 years in57.i m going on 85 and rember everyone one of them except Pepsi green.that was in the south and didn't last long.i had that style of chev and my fender skirts rusted off.we lived in michigan.i have done ,,had or saw everything in the song.the 50 were great.i was born at a great time.to bad they couldn't last longer. B safe everyone.john 3:16. Remember today your oldest you have ever been and the youngest you will ever be
I'm still here just turned 86, growing old is a privileged, denied many.still married to woman for 66years last. Fall. thek secret to a long marriage is I get to do anything my wife let's me foo
I'm 36 so I was born well after anything mentioned in this song, but I absolutely love it anyway because it just goes to show that every generation has things they remember fondly from their youths.
I was a teen in the 50s; I've told my grandkids and anybody else who would listen that it was the best time ever to be a teen. Of course I remember everything in the song. What a happy time that was! Things have gotten so complicated now.
@@joanbryant4601?? Who's girlfriends mom? It's obviously a pop culture reference of some kind, like everything else in the song. In fact, I think I dimly remember reading once, years ago, what it refers to. But if so I can't recall it anymore.
102? You need a song like: 🪕🎙️🎵🎶Prohibition, radio soaps, and Charlie Chaplin please. Ahh do you remember these? Bright zoot suits, pantaloons, and Model Ts were keen. Ahhhh do you remember these? President Hoover built a dam, and a penny bought you more. Taking your date to the speakeasy club, give your password at the door. Ahhhh do you remember more?🎵🎶 😂😂
Yes I do, and I love those times more each day. It was truly the Golden Age of Childhood. Please, let us turn back to God; it is the only way to save our country. I have this album, and there isn't a single mediocre song on it.
Really!? That's so cool. I'm actually from Staunton, VA, USA. I used to babysit Jimmy's kids when I was 13. It wasn't cool for me to be a fan of the Statlers when I was growing up. But, I didn't care. I just love their stellar 4 part harmony, songwriting, and all the old music, movie & gospel references! Like Ray Charles said: All good music transcends age & time. You like what speaks to you & moves you. There's no right or wrong. Glad the songs are still making people happy! 👍❤️😛
The Statlers were enjoyable to listen to no matter which genre you. Preferred. They blended so well and their lyrics were always fun and interesting to listen to. Thanks, guys, for the memories!
@@joshuabrooks4907 you're so wrong about Don, Lew and Jimmy. Lew put the Statlers on the map. Do you remember "Flowers On The Wall"?? He gave them their unique sound. Don wrote most of their songs and was an excellent lead singer. Lew couldn't have found a better replacement than Jimmy.
I'm only 60, so I don't remember most of those things, but I do remember the Statler Brothers being very popular where I lived in the 70s. Country music was the most predominant genre and the Statlers got a lot of radio play. Even though the things they mention in this song are before my time, I still love it. In fact, I am a guitarist/singer and I sing a solo cover of it with acoustic guitar. Of course, being only one singer I cannot do those phenomenal harmony vocals the Statlers do, but I muddle through it by myself fairly well I think. LoL It's a really fun song to play! ❤👍✌️
This sure makes me sad cuz I wish for those days back!! I remember all those things. I have lived in the 50s for a few years now cuz the 2020s have been a nightmare!! Those days were my favorite! The Statlers were from my neck of the woods. They use to give free concerts on the 4th in Stanton, VA, where they are from. Remember them from waaaay back, before they got their new tenor which was shown here. Yes, these were great memories. I'll continue to stay in the 50's where it's much more pleasant!
A "LIST " song by THE BROS & this 82 yr old is weak in the knees!! not to mention tyrin to sing alongI I do declare how I recall all & more..But the Bros. bring it all back & so too life!!!...Miss them...
Wow I'm going on 75 have respected them back in Johnny Cash days they didn't screw up their good morals thru the professional career they are my heroes in patent leather boots thank you!😮
I was a kid in the early '70s....and yes, I remember many of these! (Small town USA is always 20-30 years behind everyone else...but we like it like that!! Gee, I wish I could go back!)
I'm surprised no modern harmony group, with authentic singing chops (if ANY truly exist anymore) has redone this fabulous song with a new set of lyrics for different, and more recent, decades. There could be a different version of this song for every decade since it came out.
I always did think this was a more optimistic, and more older, version of "We Didn't Start The Fire." or We Didn't Start The Fire was a more honest, and more pessimistic, look back of the Cold War to the 2000's.
ONE OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO Is PLay this with my friends anf family and see who remembers them all ... we all do ... and some great stories come up about all these things 😀😀
I Love the Statler Brothers. I've seen them many times. And my husband worked with them many times at LNO. Yes I remember all of these..Even the Statler Brothers.
I'm 30 years old and this was the music that I grew up listening to with my dad. I have a playlist that has oldies back when music was actually music. Love it still to this day 😊. So many memories
I raised both of my kids on many of the "old times Ingersoll as they put it but they both had a good appreciation of of all music & there was much less of the violent stuff played/ heard in my house . Theu were even introducing the grandkids to it . Yeah 😄😄😄
how in the world can so many people dislike this video? they must not be a fan at all of the Statler brothers or older style county music. this is a great video and song
I remember this song as a new hit. Even though they are singing about things that were popular before my 1960 birth, I knew of those things. History was always my passion.
So sad, Now we must say, "Do you remember the Statler Brothers?" I suspect many today lack a clue as to how great they were (and are--Thanks to RU-vid).
Since you're a youngster I'll let you know that in the last verse when they say "Dewey, Dewey who?" They are not referring to Donald Duck's nephew as the video depicts, they are rather referring to the 1948 election between Harry Truman and Thomas Dewey. The Chicago Daily Tribute incorrectly reported that Thomas Dewey had won the election when in reality Harry Truman had won. A famous picture was taken of Truman hoisting the paper after he correctly was announced the winner of the 1948 election.
I loved the stapler brothers. .. who would not remember them ? I loved when he stuttered but then sing just as normal as you and me loved you all. Went to a concert back in the the 70 laughed out head off .. TN
