I can't believe a hundred seventy people would say they didn't like this this is some of the greatest country music there ever was I know Jimmy Fortune came in after the original gentleman passed away but you got to give him credit he's got a voice like no other in The Statler Brothers I'll tell you what can bring a tear to your eye when they sing because they bring their heart and soul to their music God bless Statler Brothers and may God bless him with long lives
Rest In Peace, Harold Reid. You're now singing bass in Heaven's Choir. May the blessings & comfort of God attend the Reid family during their time of sadnesss.
John Collins I’m gonna cry. I didn’t know till I read this. Love that ole boy. I always go to see them around my birthday in February every year. Miss you Harold. Heavens a brighter place now.
You are correct also General Kael, NOBODY comes cloe to Harold's vovice either. Him, and his singing were 1 in 100,000,000 ! ! Right On ! ! Yes Sir ! All theStatler's knew how to put a song together, and sing it as if they meant EVERY WORD ! ! Thanks for your post General, and Many Many Thanks to the Statler's. I really would be Lost IF I never heard them sing, nor seen them on T.V. They were the ONLY group i knew who could do GREAT COUNTRY, and GOSPEL.
The line "..don't know if I can ever live my life without you" gets me every time. I think of my son, gone 28 years. I live on without him, but I miss him every day of my life.
He wrote that song after meeting a 12 year old little girl named Elizabeth in a wheelchair at a concert one time who had no other dream but to meet Jimmy Fortune and The Statler Brothers! ❤❤❤
The Greatest Country group of all time, their wonderful voices and exquisite harmonies send shivers all over me and the goose bumps start just thinking of their beautiful songs. I live in England and never had the opportunity to see them on stage. Have all of the UK released albums and listen tom them constantly. Miss them very much, Thank you all for the wonderful times you have given my late wife and myself.
Our Dad passed in September 2015. He was my longest life-friend. I've been missing him (and our Mom/2008) very much through this intense time of transition after being his primary care giver since 2008. On January 17, 2016 while traveling along on my way home from a friend's funeral, I was deeply missing Dad's company and conversation on our many drives together. That's when I decided to treat myself to a 'comfort' excursion and pulled off my travel to a little country store browsing and dinner. I'd never heard this song before until it played over the speakers while browsing that little store. Of course, I started crying - in gratitude. My name is Elizabeth... and I know with all my being, this was from Dad and Mom (she loved and used to play traditional country songs). Somehow, these moments just work like that and, personally, I believe in something greater than ourselves that creates these special moments for us. Dad used to email electronic greeting cards all the time with added notes of love and gratitude. I got the distinct feeling, he found a different way to get the message across. Good one, Dad, as usual. Love you both, always.
I love them all but Reid was my favorite. I just learned today that it's a man singing tenor in the song "Amanda" by Don Williams. I thought he had a nice voice too.
Kenneth Smart,Sr. I know it's like to lose the love of your life I had someone so dear to me to talk about it it's sad but it helps she was taken from me by drunk driver in a head-on collision she died shortly at the hospital why he suffered minor injuries but he's never going to drive over again because he's in a place where he belongs and I know God took my angel home like he took your angel home and someday we will see them again so God bless you and your family
Harold Reid, who sang bass for the Grammy-winning country group the Statler Brothers, died on Friday, April 24th, 2002 after a long battle with kidney failure. He was 80 years old... Between 1965 and 1990 the Staunton, Virginia group had sixty six records on the Billboard Country charts, thirty three made the Top 10 with four reaching #1, "Do You Know You Are My Sunshine" for two weeks in May 1978, "Elizabeth" for one week in March for 1984, "My Only Love" for one week in March of 1984, and "Too Much On My Heart" for one week in November of 1985... Founding member Lewis Calvin DeWitt passed away at the young age of 52 on August 15th, 1990 {Crohn's disease}... May both Mr. Reid and Mr. DeWitt R.I.P. * They just missing having three more #1 records when their "Flowers On The Wall" for four weeks in 1966, "Do You Remember These" for four weeks in 1972, and "Oh Baby Mine (I Get So Lonely)" for one week in 1983, all peaked at #2...
The Statler Brothers are from my home town. We're so proud of all of their accomplishments. They're all so very friendly with all of us. For 25 yrs. they performed at our July 4th celebration. Big attendence from around the world.
2/13/1984 I got news my Grandmother that helped raise me passed away. Her name was Elizabeth “Lizzie”. Months later I had my car radio on and about to drive out of the parking lot when this song came on. I had to stay in the parking area for several minutes until the tears stopped.
Fun Fact: the song was written about Elizabeth Taylor by Jimmy Fortune and when Elizabeth Taylor learned the song was written about her, she was so moved by it that she actually had the guys perform the song for her at her 52nd birthday in 1984.
Thank you guy's so much!! Some time when I feel so bad feeling sorry for myself & my many friends that's not with us anymore, I play this song & feel better, please be good to your friends because one day they will be gone!! May God Bless All !!!!!!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE VOICE JIMMY FORTUNE HAS,....I WISH THAT THE STATLER BROTHERS WERE STILL PERFORMING,....I NEVER GOT TO SEE THEM PERFORM, BUT, I SURE ENJOY THEIR MUSIC, AND, THEIR BEAUTIFUL HARMONIZING.
I had tickets 3 different times for their show and only got to see them about 5 years before they stopped touring. It was, and still is, one of the BEST concerts I have ever been to.
Yeah, know what you mean. They did replace the 1 Statler, with Jimmy Fortune, but I don't know IF Harold Reid could be replaced. I'm just glad happy there is RU-vid, so we ALL get a chance to hear that TRUE, and unduplicted sound that is Country at it's Finest. I want to listen to more now, so I'm moving on, but Ruth Feder, IF you couls listen to only 1 singer, or 1 band, the Statlers would DEFINITLY BE THE ONE !
My youngest sister passed away in July of last year. Her name is Mary Elizabeth. I heard the Statler Brothers song "oh Elizabeth" My heart sank. It was so hard to listen to. Now a year later I think it is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever Heard. Thank you Statler Brothers.
I attended a concert they did in Waco, Texas. When they sang More Than A Name On a Wall I cried for all of my brothers and sisters who's names carved on the wall. US Navy 1966-70.
My daughter’s middle name is Elizabeth because of this song. I was 5 months pregnant. Oh Elizabeth I long to see your pretty face. . .That-was 36 yrs ago! I was on a long road trip & this was the #1 song - played over& over & over & ....!
My Mother was the Statler Brothers "biggest" fan. Even though Harold once told her "We have fans lots bigger than you!" Now my 3 year old granddaughter, Elizabeth, thinks this song is just for her. She will also be a Statler fan.
Oh I remember when this song came out, I had to go to the hospital for surgery, so I brought along my Sony tape player and played the heck out of this song!!
My dad was on the road a lot when I was little. When he would get home I'd tell him to play my song( its my name) and he would play it and let me stand on his feet and dance with me. I love u daddy
We need more music like this. It makes you feel good, like singing along. I’m sure that the lack of music that required talent and that make you tap you feet, along with a belief in God, love of country and a solid 2 parent family is the cause of our decline.
The Elizabeth in my life was my Grandmother too, a feisty Scot born in Motherwell, near Glasgow. She was small but mighty and took me through life as if I were her own. I miss her every day, and she has been gone these 28 years. They were true pioneers, my Nan and Gramps, never spent a nickle on themselves but lived for their only son, my Dad who died in 2009. Needless to say, this was one of his all time favorites as well as mine!
Jimmy's now association with Ben Isaacs has brought him to an even higher level if that was possible. Superb tenor and always says if it was not for the Statlers calling him he has no idea where he would have ended up. But with a voice and talent in writing he would have pushed his way through.
Gotta say this was my parents. My dad couldn't be without her she was his world. She past in 2019 he past in 2022. Short time after her he was lost without her .
The story goes that The Statlers were watching a movie on their bus. Elizabeth Taylor happened to be one of the stars of the movie. Jimmy got the idea for the song from this and quickly wrote it. They later got to sing the song to Ms. Taylor while she was on a movie set..
Jimmy Fortune was highly recommended by Lew DeWitt. When they hired Jimmy, Jimmy told them he would be with them until they retired. He was thrilled to be a part of the Statler Bros.
mom's favorite group. I cut my teeth on the Statler's music. Since tomorrow is Mother's Day and her birthday is Tuesday, this is gonna be rough. Rest is peace, mom. May I see you again in Heaven
We were lucky enough to see the Statlers over the years . We were saddened when Lew left due to health. Jimmy proved a wonderful replacement. I cried through their final show in Roanoke. They were just so genuine , they are missed. Harold's passing this year was so sad in a year that was bleak.
I grew up next door to my Grandmother, named Elizabeth. We were very close. This song first came out a couple of months after she passed. Thirty-five years later, I still cry when I hear this song!
this is my favorite song!!!! wish I could have met you guys....my mom got me started on country music with you...she LOVED you guys!!!!.....R.I. P. Harold :( ;( :(
Still don't really care for country music too much but I have a sweet spot in my heart for The Statler Brothers after Lester roadhog Moran And His Cadillac Cowboys live at the Johnny Mack Brown High School
my friend tom hubb,s passed away he was a country music fan and a wonderful steel guitar player he use to play with billy grammer also steel guitar show, s at st louis mo he lost his love of his life sue he also loved harness races at anna illinois county fair with his brother harald and me his friend ivan painter. me and harald are going to meet their in his memory.
