I'm not sure which question astonished me more - the fact that someone asked them how much money they made (such an inappropriate question, even more so back then!) or that someone actually thought Lew didn't smile! Lew almost always looked like he was smiling or simply happy in general. These men were legitimately one of the best things about my childhood and having parents who loved country music.
The Starlets were always my favorite group I got a chance to see them in concert several times and they always put on a great show Harold was one of my favorites I loved his corny jokes Rest in Peace Harold
The Statler Brothers was my first concert experience in 1980. They played the Dunn Center at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville Tennessee. They had a autograph session and a meet-and-greet directly after. That was one of my favorite life experiences getting to meet them.
" We love to pick and sing. And it's not a nine to five" " It may not be a real job. But it keeps our dream alive. We've played in front of many and sometimes just a few". Anyway it doesn't matter.. It's what we love to do".
With Harold and lew now gone sad to say there will never me a Statler reunion but thank God they made recording and videos for us all to love the old and new fans am sure that will come along
@@Scarletspeedster68 my mom is in heaven with them..She thought Harold was the best. I had a big crush on Lew, I met him once. My ringtone on my phone is Flowers On The Wall.
Harold sang bass the way its supposed to be sung- he filled the chord. Which is what all members of a quarter are supposed to do. His bass was rich & resonant & he didn't sing 2 octaves below the chord as if having a freakishly low register somehow improves a song. Many bass singers today do that & it sounds awful, or even worse, they find the lowest note they can hit & merely growl a muttering monotone, and ruin a good hymn in the process. Harold did it right. RIP
You nailed it. Many Bass singers try to sing too low. just to try to impress people with "How Low Can You Go". And it sounds terrible. It does not sound natural or even fit with the rest of the group. I am a Bass/Baritone. And I know exactly what you mean.
true. august 8 and august 21, if I remember right. also- Harold and Phil have been best friends since they were kids and their Dads were also best friends!
Phil was actually class of '56 - ancestry.com has yearbooks from their high school, and I found him listed as a senior that year. But he was indeed that close in age to Harold... hmm.
As far as "Class of", it depends on the individual school district. My son's friend was born the same year he was, but was a year ahead of my son due to a "age five by September 1st" rule. My son was born in October, his friend in March. And then too, there is parental choice, and failing a grade to consider.
It's funny How Harold Is Supposed to stand on the other end which is the right end because he's a bass Singer and Lew is on the bass Singer side. But after all a good video I love Statler Brothers
It's funny they mention that Harold graduated in 1957. P hil was born the same year a s Harold; he's just thirteen d ays older than Harold. So w- ouldn't he have graduated hi gh school the same year?
@ Tupa Neemia, Harold was the Group's Bass Singer, and both he, and Don, the Lead Singer, are actually real life Brothers. Harold, and Don are the only 2 group Members that are also Brothers. Phil and Jimmy are not Brothers with Harold and Don, or each other.
Linda Wheeland yes i also noticed that the Statlers where the same height when Lew was still with them, when jimmy came they were not the same height anymore
Ralph Emery has been around for a mighty long time in Country music entertainment news. The last I checked he's still sharing planet earth with us at 87 years of age. 👍💕
It's Balsley and Fortune. I know, I'm driving everybody crazy with the corrections. Just a super, super, super Statler Brother fan. Don't forget Lew DeWitt.
RIP Ralph Emery 2022, Harold Reid 2020 and Lew Dewitt 1990. Miss you.
I absolutely love the Statler Brothers!! Best Country Group Ever!!
The Statler brothers were always loved.
I've never heard Harold go flat or off key. He is the best bass of all time.
Best country quartet ever. I'm a fan since the 1970's when I was a kid. I saw them in concert 3 times in the 1980's. They were awesome!
I love the Statler brothers. They are a great grope and I love listening to their music.❤
Love The Statler Brothers RIP Harold Reid
I'm not sure which question astonished me more - the fact that someone asked them how much money they made (such an inappropriate question, even more so back then!) or that someone actually thought Lew didn't smile! Lew almost always looked like he was smiling or simply happy in general. These men were legitimately one of the best things about my childhood and having parents who loved country music.
This was fun watching. God bless them all!
Gonna miss you Harold!
My mom is in heaven with Harold and my Lew..had a big crush on him!
@@barbarashaw8136
Aww. He’s in heaven with my mom and her parents too and her family ( the statlers)
SO SHARP & COOL IN THE MOMENT.....REGULAR GUYS RISING SOOO HIGH & FOR GOOD REASON...THEY ARE SPECIAL TO THIS DAY 10/19!!!
The Starlets were always my favorite group I got a chance to see them in concert several times and they always put on a great show Harold was one of my favorites I loved his corny jokes Rest in Peace Harold
Really? Do you like The Statler Brothers too?
The Statler Brothers was my first concert experience in 1980. They played the Dunn Center at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville Tennessee. They had a autograph session and a meet-and-greet directly after. That was one of my favorite life experiences getting to meet them.
" We love to pick and sing. And it's not a nine to five" " It may not be a real job. But it keeps our dream alive. We've played in front of many and sometimes just a few". Anyway it doesn't matter.. It's what we love to do".
Cute!!! 💕
@@brendaisajiw3417 The song is "What We Love To Do". Another of their autobiographical songs from the 1993 Album- Home.
And written by Langdon and Wil, Don and Harold's sons, if I remember correctly.
I got to meet the Staler Brothers at a 4th of July Celebration. Johnny Cash was there too.
Lucky!
Wow! Awesome! I would have loved to have a chance to meet them too. That would have been awesome!
Love the rare videos of the Statler Brothers from the 70s! Thanks for posting them!
The world’s greatest!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
That’s awesome.
Love the Statlers....LEW was my favorite....RIP Lew
No favorites. Loved them all the same.
@@brendaisajiw3417 he helped me once when I needed most.
With Harold and lew now gone sad to say there will never me a Statler reunion but thank God they made recording and videos for us all to love the old and new fans am sure that will come along
Harold was always cracking jokes.
I cried the day Lew passed away.
So sweet and a real good man
Most of all, I miss his voice
And now Harold Reid has joined him in that heavenly choir. RIP Lew and Harold.
@@Scarletspeedster68 my mom is in heaven with them..She thought Harold was the best. I had a big crush on Lew, I met him once. My ringtone on my phone is Flowers On The Wall.
@@barbarashaw8136 That had to be a thrill.
Lew's standing position is just cool
He is with Lew in Heaven!
The best group ever
😢R.I.P. Harold Reid
Miss him
Harold sang bass the way its supposed to be sung- he filled the chord. Which is what all members of a quarter are supposed to do. His bass was rich & resonant & he didn't sing 2 octaves below the chord as if having a freakishly low register somehow improves a song. Many bass singers today do that & it sounds awful, or even worse, they find the lowest note they can hit & merely growl a muttering monotone, and ruin a good hymn in the process. Harold did it right. RIP
You nailed it. Many Bass singers try to sing too low. just to try to impress people with "How Low Can You Go". And it sounds terrible. It does not sound natural or even fit with the rest of the group. I am a Bass/Baritone. And I know exactly what you mean.
@@thelastjohnwayne JD Sumner did it that way.
My mom loved Harold
Miss my sweet Lew
"Sure, if you can find the other three." HA!!!!
Phil should have been included in the class of '57 as he was thirteen days older than Harold.
true. august 8 and august 21, if I remember right. also- Harold and Phil have been best friends since they were kids and their Dads were also best friends!
Phil was actually class of '56 - ancestry.com has yearbooks from their high school, and I found him listed as a senior that year. But he was indeed that close in age to Harold... hmm.
As far as "Class of", it depends on the individual school district. My son's friend was born the same year he was, but was a year ahead of my son due to a "age five by September 1st" rule. My son was born in October, his friend in March. And then too, there is parental choice, and failing a grade to consider.
@@abigailvance413 Go figure.
this was great haha
Roadhog!!
Will they ever sell a videos of their tv variety show? I would sure love to have them.
@DianeHodges Yes. Check the website StatlerBrothers.com
@@Yooper_1980_at_Heart StStatlerbros.com.
"Does Lew ever smile?" I counted three in this video.
Oops, four.
It's funny How Harold Is Supposed to stand on the other end which is the right end because he's a bass Singer and Lew is on the bass Singer side. But after all a good video I love Statler Brothers
It because Lew played the guitar.
Oh that's right
@@rodrickwatson747 The Oak Ridge Boys did it in reverse-t enor, lead, baritone, bass.
It's funny they mention that Harold graduated in 1957. P hil was born the same year a s Harold; he's just thirteen d ays older than Harold. So w- ouldn't he have graduated hi gh school the same year?
@@kevinmiller1985 none of them were playing any instruments so they could choose to stand in any formation if they wanted.
Who’s Harold
@ Tupa Neemia, Harold was the Group's Bass Singer, and both he, and Don, the Lead Singer, are actually real life Brothers. Harold, and Don are the only 2 group Members that are also Brothers. Phil and Jimmy are not Brothers with Harold and Don, or each other.
@@kevinswinyer3176 Neither was Lew.
Do you happen to have the other song that they sang on the show "The Official Historian on Shirley Jean Ferrell"?
Shirley Jean Burell
It's Shirley Jean Burell
It is BURREL
@@barbarashaw8136 Burrell.
Lew’s Standing position was cool wasn’t it. Has anyone notice they are all about the same height, notice the hem line of their jackets.
Linda Wheeland yes i also noticed that the Statlers where the same height when Lew was still with them, when jimmy came they were not the same height anymore
Yes indeed
Miss Lew he was so sweet
One question that should have been asked of by the boys, is why did they all dress alike?
Are you still doing concerts? Where?
The Statler Brothers last concert was October 26, 2002 in Salem, VA when they retired.
Does anyone know the name of the host?
I think it's Ralph Emery.
@@fintanoclery2698 It is.
Ralph Emery has been around for a mighty long time in Country music entertainment news. The last I checked he's still sharing planet earth with us at 87 years of age. 👍💕
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@@brendaisajiw3417 Not anymore-Ralph died January 15th, 2022 at the age of 88.
Op
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It's Balsley and Fortune. I know, I'm driving everybody crazy with the corrections. Just a super, super, super Statler Brother fan.
Don't forget Lew DeWitt.