I have been driving trucks for nearly 26 years now and put almost 3 million miles behind the steering wheel. Diabetes is taking it all from me and the best part is i have a wonderful wife that has stood beside me the whole time. She is truly a proverbs 31: 10 woman. I will be hanging it up this weekend stepping out this truck this weekend for the last time and spending the rest of my life with my beautiful wife. God has been so good to me
Thank you for keeping the wheels rolling driver! As a CDL holder for 48 years now i have been everything from a company driver, owner operator, and small fleet owner so i really appreciate your years of dedication to a profession that doesnt often get much thanks. Just remember that you may leave trucking but it will never leave you!
25 years this year. I can on imagine what it must feel like to be on the last trip. Hopefully I have a few more years in me yet. I've been fortunate to stay in good health so far but we never know what lies ahead. Enjoy your remaining time with the ones you love, you have earned it.
Your dad was the heartbeat of America. He will always be with you. I know that it is hard, we lost our mom buck in Febuary, she passed away in a car accident. I would be lying if I told you that it got any easier, it doesn't. Just keep living, and remember your dad. Sounds like he was a good hardworking man.
My dad drove for over 40 years..mom and dad bought a 5th wheel trailer and traveled across North America after he retired. Mom's been gone 20 years, Dad for 15. We played this at,his interment with a dozen roses for Mom. Today is his birthday. Miss you, Dad❤ This song is for you❤❤❤
Talked with a guy at a truckstop who was on his last run over the road for 51 years. Had on a new pair of boots, and I seen him climb up in the cab, gave me a wave, and bumped the horn for me. He talked about how excited he was to get back to his wife and move out of the rig. He said he was going to give his rig to his youngest son who wants his own rig for his 28th birthday. Just an all around great guy.
Truckers are so under appreciated! With out them our Country would be at a standstill! They are what keeps this country working! Needed even more with this Covid! God Bless them all!
As a driver I appreciate your support. It is a very unappreciated lifestyle. We leave our family, our home, and daily lives to stock the shelves. Unfortunately we are still looked at as being big slow and in the way of going nowhere fast. If only people knew just what it takes to be a driver, they might give us a little more room. But the unfortunate truth is as long as the shelves are full we are nothing more than a inconvenience
This is my theme song. I’ve spent 20 years on the road. Just a few more songs on the all night radio, and I will spend the rest of my life with the one that I love.
I was a cashier, trucker came through my line with his wife. He was a little bent over from back pains, asking where pain reliever was. He said he and his wife been on the road. I told him Thank you. He said for what? I said for making sure deliveries were on time. The poor guy about choked. Then said Nobody ever said that to me before. Thank you. He bought his stuff and him and his wife were back on the road. I didn't mean to make him cry. I just wanted him to know I appreciated him for the job he does for us. May God Bless ...Thank you Thank God for you.
Michael Derr I hope at My Last Day of Trucking as I'm gonna be 30 an Starting My Truck Driving Life I hope to Look Back and Leave The Asphalt Cowboy Life behind Proud of What I'd Done in My Life! Future Truck Driver at first William Beck Jr Soon after Skye Paul I'm changing My Name Legally
My Dads been driving over 50 years. Started at 12. Quit school. Went to Vietnam. Made it back. Got married, had 2 kids. Got cancer last year, beat it. Now he's back on the road headed out to California as I write this.
I’m writing this one year and two days after you have retired, hopefully you’re still enjoying your retirement and not too board, my dad was still working at 82 then got cancer and lost a lot of weight he couldn’t work anymore passed away last November just before his 83 rd birthday, know how hard he found life because he couldn’t work, like yourself he enjoyed working, please enjoy you’re retirement you have earned it x💕🏴
I would like to dedicate this song to all of those tireless road warriors who drive all over America's roads and highways to deliver our goods and services to every corner of the USA and beyond. America would grind to a halt without our truck drivers! May the spirit of St. Christopher go with you.
I no longer drive a large car but I firmly believe if you drive one long enough that you will come to realize that God watches over you during the near misses. I remember several times when things could have turned tragic but did not. Any truck driver with any time driving will vouch for this. God bless yall truckers you earn every dollar that you get. Love this song. Thank you Mam.
Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
Sure, we have near misses and close calls but it's down to your own skill and an occasional stroke of luck. Drove trucks for 40 years with no faith whatsoever and I'm still here to tell the tale. 🚚
@@grahamlive But, driving a truck will not save your soul on judgement day. That is the difference. Only Jesus Christ died on a cross to forgive us of our sins and all we have to do is believe and accept what he did for us on the cross to be saved.
i vouch. was around 4 am on a dark highway, after i get fuel i’m hammering down in the left lane and there was a flipped over box truck with music instrument in the middle and left lane. was close to hitting him but missed him and almost smoked my breaks out. all the guys lights went out
This song reminds me about my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, I miss her smiles, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never miss a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there is some pain, I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes, I will miss you to the core! but some times i wonder why bad thing always happen to good people. She’s always in our hearts…
I lost one of my best friends on March 16th, 2024. She was a driver, as am I. We've both been in it long enough to be classified as ol' school drivers. We still use an Atlas, we did paper logs, and we ran manual trucks. We met only a few years ago, but our experience and experiences bonded us quickly. We talked for hours some days as we did our miles. This song was played at her memorial service, and I was so emotional. I miss her dearly!! RIP Trix... you were one of the best, and you are thought of often 💕❤️💕
My husband was a long-haul trucker for many years. You have got to really work hard on a marriage when one of you is gone that much. Thank God he’s local now. Most people have no idea what drivers sacrifice to bring product to the warehouse.
Im lucky to live near Wisconsin Dells, which has the Crystal Grand Theater, as well as a local casino that gets country artists in quite a bit. I've gotten to see Neal McCoy, Clint Black, Gary Allan, Charley Pride, Scotty McCreery, LeAnn Rimes(before she went pop), Sawyer Brown, Diamond Rio, Ronnie Milsap, and a host of others. Thankfully, we have a lot of fairs too to go to. Im working my way through the list. Unfortunately some of them are dying off before I could see them, like Don Williams. It's why I'm trying to get to more older artists when they're in the area.
My grandfather was Charlie Nile, him and Janet raised there children, and grandchildren. He came home and told us he meet her at a truck stop and she said she was going to write a song about him. He just laughed, we played it at his funeral! He was the greatest inspiration to being a better person than I can ever think of in my life!
@@JoeHupp Yes, I asked Gene how he got the idea for the song. He said he had the idea to write a song about an 18 wheel truck driver. Then he tried to think of something else to go with it that had a number. He said he thought of 12 and got the idea for 12 roses. He made no mention of Kathy.
Just hung up my keys, came in from the road, and retired after 32+ years behind the wheel of a big rig last week. This song used to make me cry because I never thought the gentleman in this video would be me, and now it is. This is my official retirement song. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get reacquainted with the gal I married almost 45 years ago. If you do the math, it's easy to see that over the years, we've spent more time apart than together. I now intend to correct that.
Today’s the day! He has 391/2 years with UPS. I was his waitress in July 91 and went home with him in August 91. Married in Jan. 92. We’ve had 14 children to go with his first. Love this song and waited for the day it would be ours to play.
johnsont963 The king Of Country! I'm here because you just can't find country music on the radio anymore! God Bless. I've enjoyed reading all the posts.
@@jksimmons1612 and her Nitro High School Wildcats jacket beside her on the bus. I’m proud to be a Nitro Wildcat too! Kathy’s father and my father worked together years ago.
My wife is patiently waiting for this day, it's been 25 years on the road. My kids are all grown up and I've got 5 grandchildren. Love this song. Safe travels to all my trucker family out there, don't ever let the road take your family, always family first.
My utmost respect goes to our truck drivers who keep our country moving. Also, they just don't make em like Kathy anymore. Pure classic country music gold. A wonderful singer
This song sums up how I felt about my late wife-she went with out me so many times because I was away from home pounding pavement.When she passed unexpectedly I learned the hard way what she truly was,the best wife/partner a man could ever ask for.Tomorrow will mark 9 years since she passed,and I will always miss her and I’ll always be alone till God calls me home to be with her.Georgina Goodayle April 7th. 1976 to May 19th.2015.✌️
I HAVE SUNG THIS SONG 100000000 TIMES AS I DROVE THESE LONELY HIGHWAYS ALL NIGHT LONG = HOPING THIS WOULD BE MY LAST RUN = AND = I COULD MAKE IT HOME == THIS SONG ACTUALLY KEPT ME ALERT AND ALIVE == YEP!! I FINALLY MADE MY LAST RUN = AND = MADE IT HOME == YEP !! I DO LOVE THIS GREAT AMERICAN COUNTRY SONG!!!!!
Many of us in the beginning didn't see our families or go home for months. Showers were far between, laundry on the road had to be washed in shower rooms and hung to dry in the rig, little to no hot meals, etc. When ppl opened their eyes and realized how bad we all were suffering, ppl started to open their homes, farm lands, go throw drive thru or even cook us a hot meal. It took a crisis for ppl to realize how important we are but now that the crisis is down we become Nothing again. Yes we choose the life of a trucker, but just as everyone else we didn't know what was to come. There where days some of us drove 20hrs to get emergency medical loads across the country. The Federal government gave exemptions to the drivers hauling these loads. I didnt see my family for almost 4 months, and ran multiple exempt loads. I only ask for a little more respect on the roads. I think that's all most drivers want.
Still listening July 2022. AND YES IMA A TRUCK DRIVER. 38 YEARS NOW. RETIRING THIS DECEMBER. Thank You Kathy. I wish I could a met her. 🤠🤠🌵❤️💯 SUCH A CLASSY LADY
I just finished my last run last night, and my nephew sent me this video congratulating me on my retirement. Now I can't stop listening to it.. Love it.
It's a nice song. I lost my Dad in September to Blood Cancer. In the comments I feel the same as the rest. Dad was a Mechanic on Offshore oil rigs in the Gulf. And He busted His back to give me and my Mother the best. He did His part now it's my turn to do mine. REST IN OUR LORD DEAREST DAD. 😢
Thank you so much for your hard work keeping our great country together. I never drove a truck but I've driven a lot of nails. I'm a carpenter. I have always respected you guys. God Bless you and yours.
tony rowland - 30+ years in transportation...10 yrs drivin' airplanes and 20+ drivin' big trucks (including 8 yrs teaming w/my wife!) We both miss the work and the people. No better group of people than truckers! Good luck Tony, enjoy what you earned with your hard work!
I saw Kathy and her band at the Nashville airport boarding the plane back in the nineties. This song brings tears, I greatly appreciate truck drivers , I work in hospital supply chain and depend on their service to get our supplies. All due respect to them always.
That’s a nice song, but I spent 42 years on the road! I lost three wives because of my profession! And now I sit here alone with a broken heart! If people only knew what it’s really like, they would appreciate us more!
I appreciate what you have done. I have always had Respect for truck drivers. God Bless you. Thank you again! Sweet Lou from Utah!!❤☺ (Sweet Lou was my handle on the cb radio back in the days!)
My dad and his 3 brothers and now my brother is a truck driver and I appreciate every single one of you guys and without you guys we wouldn't have what we have
I love it she's wearing a George Strait shirt! Ronnie Milsap, Conway Twitty...all those guys. I miss their music played on the radio like it used to be.
God Bless You for your comment. There are a Lot of Good Men that drive for a living only to be told by a woman "I don't want to fall in love with a Truck Driver". Your comment gives faith that there are Good Women left in this world.
@@paulgrubbs3006 my papa drove an 18 wheeler my dad drove a box truck my buddy Keith has drove trucks for 40 year my friends dad drives a cement truck and I know a couple of tow truck drivers as well and my mom's papa owns two dump trucks
This brings back memories of my grandpa, who drove for 40 years. Gone are the days when two people got married and the woman stayed faithful and took care of the house and kids, no matter how long the man was away doing whatever it took to put food on the table, and was waiting on the front porch when her husband pulled in. You never see that with today's women. But when my grandpa died, he and my grandma had been happily married for 62 years. Sad that those days are gone....
I have been driving for 29 yrs an my beautiful wife takes care of it all when im gone ,yard work kids ,grangkids etc ,still call her everyday to tell her i love her
A great song. Reminds me of my Dad all too well, 3 million miles behind the wheel before his health grounded him. Still remember waiting to meet him when he got home from a long run. :)
Your dad appreciated it sooo much you're waiting for him to get home. He was "waiting" to get home to see you too, as I feel the same way when out on the road for awhile.
I love this song. It reminds me of my brother who spent so many years behind the wheel of a truck. Now he and his sweet wife have retired and have bought a ford cargo van and are making it into a home on wheels to see this great land of ours at a slower pace and off the interstate.
I really think the trucker who brings his love a dozen roses as a "thank you" for putting up with being alone so much, so often, is beautiful. She knows she'll get both him and a dozen roses. How sweet. They're just two kids in old bodies, holding hands like childhood sweethearts. They are.
Playing this song for my Pappy Renshaw who was a trucker for 35 years and passed away December 14 to covid-19. I miss you dearly Pappy Renshaw. May you rest in peace
I'm a Native combat sniper and though I might be an old guy now, I'm tougher than a bent nail, but this song makes me cry every time. KATHY MATTEA IS GREAT!
🙏❤️❤️everything will be alright put your head high...hold on strong because your smile matters a lot to others..so don’t make others sad also, by hurting your self ...stay strong 💪
kathy grew up next door to my grandmother in Cross Lanes WV on Valley Dr. Wish we could go back to those simple times, even for just one day. Thank you Kathy
I just happen to find Kathy Mattea’s song 18 wheels and a dozen roses again it’s been close to 30 years since I last heard it play on radio takes me back growing up in the 1970’s when my dad was a trucker, a retired marine and a business owner before losing him in 2019 I can remember dad being gone for 2 sometimes 3 weeks in a row come home for a few days was gone again I miss you dad even as I got older getting to spend time with you out on the roads was always a high light of mine getting to drive your tractor in the different yards I enjoy my time with you no matter what we did years later getting to operate the family business along side you and my brothers was an honor wasn’t many family’s that had a landscaping company and all 3 of us kids worked along side you dad I still to this day am operating your company along side my one brother Charles and of course now we have 15 employees to do the work they were special times times that no one can ever take away from us I miss you dad I hope Charles and I have made you proud Dad thank you for all you did for me for us I know I’ll see you again until that day comes please just watch over us direct us in right way if possible George Louis Kelley September 15 1941 April 25 2019
The country music of the eighties is impossible to top. Country music was just beginning its comeback, and it came back with a flair and style that would have put a smile on the faces of the old timers.
my dad always talked of his shipboard days in WWII and the trip to Japan that was cancelled with the end of the war. The other talk was that of family and his trucking. That Jimmy V6 screaming, the boss giving him one dollar for fuel for a load and he soundly rejected, the time a rock set the air valve open and he ran a load of tomatoes out of the ozarks without brakes, hugging the tight curves and finally making the straightaway to see family. Then out for another turn.......................god bless him and all hard working Americans................
WE, the non-drivers of these big rigs don't realize how tough it is to do that type of work. Thinks about it, you really have to be alert at all times, not just your driving, the drunk on the road. I could never, ever be that focused, thus, I could never do it. But, hats off to those who can!!! Thank you!!!
I have a hard time working in a factory. It took a long time to get my wife to understand I hope I can hang my keys up one day and play that song and give her my keys to show my appreciation to her for letting me do what wanted to do for my occupation
My Dad was an OTR trucker for most of his life he passed suddenly on April 27,1982 of a fatal heart attack... he was 51... my best memories of him are riding with him out there on the interstates watching him shift and maneuver that 18 wheeler like a pro he was a great man, husband and father and great truck driver always willing to help a stranded driver or give a hitch hiking service man a ride....Miss you Dad... keep the pedal to the metal...
Atta girl Kathy! A man gives his life's blood to a job, to take care of his loved ones. 🌹🇺🇸🌹 Blessed to live country where hard working men will give you the shirt off their back, if you just treat ‘em square.
114* on the Texas plain, or 55* below on a Montana mountain pass, that Freight Liner has to get through. So with steely nerves and steady hands upon the wheel, drive safe and sound, till like Charley one day you may hang' er up as well.🚛
Used to see lots of these old classic country singer's buses out there on the white lines. Not so much any more. Give em a toot and a wave when you see 'em. I love this stufff
Got 27 years in.. Have at least 12 more before I can hang it up. I love my rig. Love this life.. It gets hard some times by myself, .. Hot cup of coffee rolling the west Texas prairies and a big moon rising.. Its all good..
You may not know it but you're living my dream. I travel the highways but in a car and not as often as I'd like. I have thousands of miles under my tires but not nearly as many as I'd like. There is nothing like a hot cup of coffee and a sunrise on a new horizon. Safe travels and may us kindred spirits pass on the highways
I always have and always will tip my hat to the trucks all across this great land, my father still hammers those gears after 17 yrs. God bless America and God bless truckers
I lost him 3 years ago to heart disease. It hadn’t been the same since. I guess it never will be. Christmas is next week. It wasn’t his favorite time of the year but he put up with all the celebrations because it was my favorite !!!!
Hello 👋 Amy. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado,, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
I not a truck driver, I was on the other side, I was the DOT BEAR. During my 22 year career, I met many great drivers. On my last day just before I signed off for the last time this song played on the radio. It was a great send off.
met this lady in 94. Sold her a van. great lady. she sang this on the showroom floor of Gallagher Ford to me and the owner. best experience of my life!! Great lady and a great song!
Immer wieder dieser Song hören und einen in die Jahre gefahrenen Trucker , ein Sonnenschein !!am Horizont , der Rente. Vielen Dank dafür , aus Germany !!
Today is my retirement day, 40+ years on the road. Always dreamed of this day and I knew I would be listening to this song when my time was up. Yall be safe out there drivers...
This song reminds me about my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, I miss her smiles, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never miss a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there is some pain, I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes, I will miss you to the core! but some times i wonder why bad thing always happen to good people. She’s always in our hearts.
My grandfather did just about every job and I think he was a trucker or van driver and this sounds like him and my mamie theyre both gone but not forgotten 😊
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I have been driving trucks for nearly 26 years now and put almost 3 million miles behind the steering wheel. Diabetes is taking it all from me and the best part is i have a wonderful wife that has stood beside me the whole time. She is truly a proverbs 31: 10 woman. I will be hanging it up this weekend stepping out this truck this weekend for the last time and spending the rest of my life with my beautiful wife. God has been so good to me
God bless…prayers for you!
God bless you and your wife. My daddy was a truck driver.❤
Thank you for keeping the wheels rolling driver! As a CDL holder for 48 years now i have been everything from a company driver, owner operator, and small fleet owner so i really appreciate your years of dedication to a profession that doesnt often get much thanks. Just remember that you may leave trucking but it will never leave you!
What a lovely comment I appreciate you!
25 years this year. I can on imagine what it must feel like to be on the last trip. Hopefully I have a few more years in me yet. I've been fortunate to stay in good health so far but we never know what lies ahead.
Enjoy your remaining time with the ones you love, you have earned it.
I lost me dad yesterday....he was a retired truck driver and his name is Charlie....we are playing this at his memorial service
I'm so sorry 💔 I'm a trucker we are all your family so wave at us and we will honk
Cindy E you will NEVER loose your dad , he is watching and waiting for the time you will meet again in heaven
Your dad was the heartbeat of America. He will always be with you. I know that it is hard, we lost our mom buck in Febuary, she passed away in a car accident. I would be lying if I told you that it got any easier, it doesn't. Just keep living, and remember your dad. Sounds like he was a good hardworking man.
Sorry for the loss of your father. I've been driving for 24 years. I'm in Florida headed home to Texas. This ride is for Charlie ...take care!
Prayers 😢💚
My dad drove for over 40 years..mom and dad bought a 5th wheel trailer and traveled across North America after he retired. Mom's been gone 20 years, Dad for 15. We played this at,his interment with a dozen roses for Mom. Today is his birthday. Miss you, Dad❤ This song is for you❤❤❤
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My father was a trucker too.
Wonderful memories
No Bullshit. One Of The Greatest Songs Ever Created
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10-4 good buddy remember keep on trucking and keep the rubber side truck driver
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great song love the truckers they supply us and keep things moving
Absolute classic song!!!classic country music!!
Talked with a guy at a truckstop who was on his last run over the road for 51 years. Had on a new pair of boots, and I seen him climb up in the cab, gave me a wave, and bumped the horn for me. He talked about how excited he was to get back to his wife and move out of the rig. He said he was going to give his rig to his youngest son who wants his own rig for his 28th birthday. Just an all around great guy.
It's the truth that you meet the best people unexpectedly.
Truckers are so under appreciated! With out them our Country would be at a standstill! They are what keeps this country working! Needed even more with this Covid! God Bless them all!
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@@tterry1604 God bless ya!
On behalf of my brother who currently drives and my dad who drove for 40+ yrs. Thank you
To all truckers, May God ride with you.
As a driver I appreciate your support. It is a very unappreciated lifestyle. We leave our family, our home, and daily lives to stock the shelves. Unfortunately we are still looked at as being big slow and in the way of going nowhere fast. If only people knew just what it takes to be a driver, they might give us a little more room. But the unfortunate truth is as long as the shelves are full we are nothing more than a inconvenience
This is my theme song. I’ve spent 20 years on the road. Just a few more songs on the all night radio, and I will spend the rest of my life with the one that I love.
Thank you Brian
Doing that today myself. Had a good time while it lasted.
@@bicentensolI've got a couple more weeks left before I get to do that. Just two more trips then I'm done after 9 and a half years
I was a cashier, trucker came through my line with his wife. He was a little bent over from back pains, asking where pain reliever was. He said he and his wife been on the road. I told him Thank you. He said for what? I said for making sure deliveries were on time. The poor guy about choked. Then said Nobody ever said that to me before. Thank you. He bought his stuff and him and his wife were back on the road. I didn't mean to make him cry. I just wanted him to know I appreciated him for the job he does for us. May God Bless ...Thank you Thank God for you.
Thanks Julie .
I miss my husband everyday. But I know because of him and those like him America keeps going. Bless you for acknowling him.
Who’s still listening to this in 2020!
Oh man, its a everyday thing, its a must to listen to.
me love it
I over here
Can you Stop! 1 year of that is to much
Me
Today is my last day on the road. I’m listening to this for my last 5 miles
Michael Derr Happy retirement brother
Michael Derr
Hope you're enjoying your retirement!
Congrats Brother.
Michael Derr I hope at My Last Day of Trucking as I'm gonna be 30 an Starting My Truck Driving Life I hope to Look Back and Leave The Asphalt Cowboy Life behind Proud of What I'd Done in My Life! Future Truck Driver at first William Beck Jr Soon after Skye Paul I'm changing My Name Legally
Michael Derr well done my friend, now go enjoy life. Hopefully that ol road won’t be callin ya back.
My Dads been driving over 50 years. Started at 12. Quit school. Went to Vietnam. Made it back. Got married, had 2 kids. Got cancer last year, beat it. Now he's back on the road headed out to California as I write this.
Eat only organic food, Himalayan Goji Juice, Thai-Go, Colloidal silver, Turmeric, Garlic...all gods medicine
God Bless every mile he drives. And God those who wait for his return.
Your Dad is hero! God Bless him!
God bless your Dad for his service and for his determination!
Sounds like a real man god bless him and you and your family
I been driving 30 years now and I retire on Monday 26 June 2023. It's been good but I am 71 years old now and it's time to go.
Wish you well in your retirement. Hope you have many productive years. Ahaead.
Happy retirement hopefully you have enough left in your self to do things you want to do.
I’m writing this one year and two days after you have retired, hopefully you’re still enjoying your retirement and not too board, my dad was still working at 82 then got cancer and lost a lot of weight he couldn’t work anymore passed away last November just before his 83 rd birthday, know how hard he found life because he couldn’t work, like yourself he enjoyed working, please enjoy you’re retirement you have earned it x💕🏴
I would like to dedicate this song to all of those tireless road warriors who drive all over America's roads and highways to deliver our goods and services to every corner of the USA and beyond. America would grind to a halt without our truck drivers! May the spirit of St. Christopher go with you.
Don't forget cabbies!
We good you said it very clear !!!
My daddy is retired now from trucking but this is what I grew up to love you daddy john knaak
Not just America, we drive trucks in Europe to,6week turnarounds???
@@mikestone7300 I was going to say that the world would grind to a halt without the Truckers.
I no longer drive a large car but I firmly believe if you drive one long enough that you will come to realize that God watches over you during the near misses. I remember several times when things could have turned tragic but did not. Any truck driver with any time driving will vouch for this. God bless yall truckers you earn every dollar that you get. Love this song. Thank you Mam.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a trail blazer or trending or a legend or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
Sure, we have near misses and close calls but it's down to your own skill and an occasional stroke of luck. Drove trucks for 40 years with no faith whatsoever and I'm still here to tell the tale. 🚚
@@grahamlive But, driving a truck will not save your soul on judgement day. That is the difference. Only Jesus Christ died on a cross to forgive us of our sins and all we have to do is believe and accept what he did for us on the cross to be saved.
Amen all glory to the Father
i vouch. was around 4 am on a dark highway, after i get fuel i’m hammering down in the left lane and there was a flipped over box truck with music instrument in the middle and left lane. was close to hitting him but missed him and almost smoked my breaks out. all the guys lights went out
I am listening to Kathy Mattea even in 2022.
She's a great singer and her music is timeless!!
Lovely comment,Hello grace how are you doing 👋👋👋
Very much timeless
This song reminds me about my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, I miss her smiles, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never miss a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there is some pain, I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes, I will miss you to the core! but some times i wonder why bad thing always happen to good people. She’s always in our hearts…
She also seems like a genuinely nice person as well.
I lost one of my best friends on March 16th, 2024. She was a driver, as am I. We've both been in it long enough to be classified as ol' school drivers. We still use an Atlas, we did paper logs, and we ran manual trucks. We met only a few years ago, but our experience and experiences bonded us quickly. We talked for hours some days as we did our miles.
This song was played at her memorial service, and I was so emotional. I miss her dearly!!
RIP Trix... you were one of the best, and you are thought of often 💕❤️💕
My husband was a long-haul trucker for many years. You have got to really work hard on a marriage when one of you is gone that much. Thank God he’s local now. Most people have no idea what drivers sacrifice to bring product to the warehouse.
I am not a trucker but I come from a trucker family and this song gets me teared up every time
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10-4 good buddy remember keep on trucking and keep the rubber side truck driver
Teddy bear makes me cry the most.
@@deathangel131 Roaddog
@@deathangel131 Im talking about a old trucker I know
Whatever truckers earn, it aint enough. God bless them all.
Kathy Mattea is the only famous singer I’ve ever seen in concert. It was a great night. I respect that she sings and plays.
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10-4 good buddy
She is very nice also, talks to fans after a concert.
Seen her live in London years ago, she was great.
Im lucky to live near Wisconsin Dells, which has the Crystal Grand Theater, as well as a local casino that gets country artists in quite a bit. I've gotten to see Neal McCoy, Clint Black, Gary Allan, Charley Pride, Scotty McCreery, LeAnn Rimes(before she went pop), Sawyer Brown, Diamond Rio, Ronnie Milsap, and a host of others. Thankfully, we have a lot of fairs too to go to. Im working my way through the list. Unfortunately some of them are dying off before I could see them, like Don Williams. It's why I'm trying to get to more older artists when they're in the area.
My grandfather was Charlie Nile, him and Janet raised there children, and grandchildren. He came home and told us he meet her at a truck stop and she said she was going to write a song about him. He just laughed, we played it at his funeral! He was the greatest inspiration to being a better person than I can ever think of in my life!
Great story, bruh. She didn't write it.
@@stevenfagaly3810 correct! Gene and Paul Nelson wrote it
@@JoeHupp Yes, I asked Gene how he got the idea for the song. He said he had the idea to write a song about an 18 wheel truck driver. Then he tried to think of something else to go with it that had a number. He said he thought of 12 and got the idea for 12 roses. He made no mention of Kathy.
@@stevenfagaly3810 My understanding is it was actually based on a friend of hers.
I hope all of that is true...I believe it...Kathy caught a great story and converted it into a song for our times!
This song was recorded back when music was music,i was once a trucker and this song is one that sny trucker could relate with and actually dig
God I miss this kind off music . No one is this smooth anymore . No one makes me want to dance . Though with my feet that might be for the best
69 years old and still driving, 47 years behind the wheel.
That’s awesome best of luck to you and many blessings.
Keep on truckin there Hand, I gave it up when the electrics started, 70's thru 2000's..one of the outlaws, carry on. "Beaver Eater"
God bless you with many more years
Time to retire, you ran me off the road,,,, lol
Not there yet but getting closer, 53 and 30 behind the wheel, still wearing jeans and cowboy boots like the old days.
I'm not a trucker......but I retired today. Great song.....brought a bunch of tears to my eyes. Thanks Kathy Mattea.
Just hung up my keys, came in from the road, and retired after 32+ years behind the wheel of a big rig last week. This song used to make me cry because I never thought the gentleman in this video would be me, and now it is. This is my official retirement song. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get reacquainted with the gal I married almost 45 years ago. If you do the math, it's easy to see that over the years, we've spent more time apart than together. I now intend to correct that.
Hubby is a trucker. This is on my playlist for when I know he's coming home. Helps pass the time until he's home again
Hello Jessica.. how are you doing?
Today’s the day! He has 391/2 years with UPS. I was his waitress in July 91 and went home with him in August 91. Married in Jan. 92. We’ve had 14 children to go with his first. Love this song and waited for the day it would be ours to play.
Thats awesome to hear I wish you peace and happiness in your golden years together.
This song is my brother Joey because he drives an eighteen wheeler
@MarcosBryant-mr7jw I love her voice and she seems to really care about the truckers, like I do!
That's beautiful! ❤
shes got a George Strait sweatshirt on in the diner !!! thumbs up for two great artists.
johnsont963
The king Of Country! I'm here because you just can't find country music on the radio anymore! God Bless. I've enjoyed reading all the posts.
And the West Virginia State flag as a backdrop behind the band on that last stage shot. Doesn't forget where she came from.
such a talented country music artist!
george strait...last of the workin cowboy country singers
@@jksimmons1612 and her Nitro High School Wildcats jacket beside her on the bus. I’m proud to be a Nitro Wildcat too! Kathy’s father and my father worked together years ago.
My wife is patiently waiting for this day, it's been 25 years on the road. My kids are all grown up and I've got 5 grandchildren. Love this song. Safe travels to all my trucker family out there, don't ever let the road take your family, always family first.
This was country !! Wish I was 10 yrs old again working on cars with my dad.
You can say that again. The good old days. Totally different country and people, and I can't help but cry my eyes out at what we have lost.
My utmost respect goes to our truck drivers who keep our country moving. Also, they just don't make em like Kathy anymore. Pure classic country music gold. A wonderful singer
Yes exactly.
Michael, you got it right on both of your statements. 👍 Thank you
Thank you.
You are so right.
They don’t make truckers like they used to either!
This song sums up how I felt about my late wife-she went with out me so many times because I was away from home pounding pavement.When she passed unexpectedly I learned the hard way what she truly was,the best wife/partner a man could ever ask for.Tomorrow will mark 9 years since she passed,and I will always miss her and I’ll always be alone till God calls me home to be with her.Georgina Goodayle April 7th. 1976 to May 19th.2015.✌️
I HAVE SUNG THIS SONG 100000000 TIMES AS I DROVE THESE LONELY HIGHWAYS ALL NIGHT LONG = HOPING THIS WOULD BE MY LAST RUN = AND = I COULD MAKE IT HOME == THIS SONG ACTUALLY KEPT ME ALERT AND ALIVE ==
YEP!! I FINALLY MADE MY LAST RUN = AND = MADE IT HOME ==
YEP !! I DO LOVE THIS GREAT AMERICAN COUNTRY SONG!!!!!
+R J C R J C Just thank God that you made it home safe and sound.
+R J C R J C so you're at least 1,712 years old?
i do the same thing pulling my tanker across americas highways
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When country music was still country music. And good.
Many of us in the beginning didn't see our families or go home for months. Showers were far between, laundry on the road had to be washed in shower rooms and hung to dry in the rig, little to no hot meals, etc. When ppl opened their eyes and realized how bad we all were suffering, ppl started to open their homes, farm lands, go throw drive thru or even cook us a hot meal. It took a crisis for ppl to realize how important we are but now that the crisis is down we become Nothing again. Yes we choose the life of a trucker, but just as everyone else we didn't know what was to come. There where days some of us drove 20hrs to get emergency medical loads across the country. The Federal government gave exemptions to the drivers hauling these loads.
I didnt see my family for almost 4 months, and ran multiple exempt loads. I only ask for a little more respect on the roads. I think that's all most drivers want.
Still listening July 2022. AND YES IMA A TRUCK DRIVER. 38 YEARS NOW. RETIRING THIS DECEMBER. Thank You Kathy. I wish I could a met her. 🤠🤠🌵❤️💯 SUCH A CLASSY LADY
I just finished my last run last night, and my nephew sent me this video congratulating me on my retirement. Now I can't stop listening to it.. Love it.
Plain awesome! My dad was a long haul trucker for a time.
congrats best wishes take it easy buddy
lineygoblue congrats buddy..you deserve it..enjoy
lineygoblue all the best Buddie
lineygoblue congratulation
I so love how smooth her voice is; she's vastly underrated.
You ARE so right!!! GORGEOUS VOICE!!!
A one of the absolute best female country music artist in the industry.
A woman with the voice of an angel and a heart of gold. I love her music!
45 Good Years Driving,Miss Most of it.....
Well put!!
It's a nice song. I lost my Dad in September to Blood Cancer. In the comments I feel the same as the rest. Dad was a Mechanic on Offshore oil rigs in the Gulf. And He busted His back to give me and my Mother the best. He did His part now it's my turn to do mine. REST IN OUR LORD DEAREST DAD. 😢
God Bless you and your whole Family
Now that's what I call a country song. This is what country music is supposed to be.
Patrick Anzaldua I totally agree with you!
+Patrick Anzaldua I have to agree. today's Country just sounds like Rap to me.
+Patrick Anzaldua I'd classify Mattea as "country-folk". (That's not a pejorative. I thumbed it up.)
+Patrick Anzaldua I'd classify Mattea as "country-folk". (That's not a pejorative. I thumbed it up.)
Now that's what I call a country song. This is what country music is supposed to be.
That was my life for 28 yr 7 months. Then the old body said that enough. Thanks Kathy.
Thank you so much for your hard work keeping our great country together. I never drove a truck but I've driven a lot of nails. I'm a carpenter. I have always respected you guys. God Bless you and yours.
As Alan Jackson said, "there's nothing wrong with a hard hat and a hammer" :-)
tony rowland - 30+ years in transportation...10 yrs drivin' airplanes and 20+ drivin' big trucks (including 8 yrs teaming w/my wife!) We both miss the work and the people. No better group of people than truckers! Good luck Tony, enjoy what you earned with your hard work!
Love this song
Thanks for all you did! America needs truckers to survive! God be with you!
That's gonna be my retirement song in 2043. I'm a city bus driver with over 8 and a half years on the job and I love every single day of it. Cheers
Hang in there. My husband has been a truck driver 30 years and retires in one year.
Thank you to all the Truckers driving much needed goods during the Covid-19 pandemic!
Much respect to everyone doing their part!
As a truckers wife I appreciate this song
Shelley Bloxom Same Here!!!!!
Plan to marry my trucker some day soon ..I love you BRUCE.k
I saw Kathy and her band at the Nashville airport boarding the plane back in the nineties. This song brings tears, I greatly appreciate truck drivers , I work in hospital supply chain and depend on their service to get our supplies. All due respect to them always.
That’s a nice song, but I spent 42 years on the road! I lost three wives because of my profession! And now I sit here alone with a broken heart! If people only knew what it’s really like, they would appreciate us more!
I appreciate what you have done. I have always had Respect for truck drivers. God Bless you. Thank you again! Sweet Lou from Utah!!❤☺ (Sweet Lou was my handle on the cb radio back in the days!)
My dad and his 3 brothers and now my brother is a truck driver and I appreciate every single one of you guys and without you guys we wouldn't have what we have
I bless the hell out of you!
We've all made sacrifices no one sees. It's what we chose.
I would like to mmr i am truck drivers wife i am alone to
God Bless great Christian people, and their sacrifices
That's Country........ Music from my time.... clean and honest.....
Not like the garbage they try to label as country nowadays. Cant stand it.
Absolutely
I love it she's wearing a George Strait shirt! Ronnie Milsap, Conway Twitty...all those guys. I miss their music played on the radio like it used to be.
Im in the wrong era
And tells a story while it’s at it
May 21, 1988 - Kathy Mattea drives to #1 in Billboard with "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" :)
Babybluebbw and it was very deserved. this song is one of my favourites of all time.
I think that this song made my father love her music.
One song wonder! She is a great singer!
Wow! That's the day I was born!
Back when Country Music had true artist!!! Thank you Kathy for all the years I have listened to this amazing song!!!!
My husband has been a truckdriver for over 40yrs. Can't wait till this happens
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10-4 good buddy
God Bless You for your comment. There are a Lot of Good Men that drive for a living only to be told by a woman "I don't want to fall in love with a Truck Driver". Your comment gives faith that there are Good Women left in this world.
My comment was for Loretta Sicilia.
@@paulgrubbs3006 my papa drove an 18 wheeler my dad drove a box truck my buddy Keith has drove trucks for 40 year my friends dad drives a cement truck and I know a couple of tow truck drivers as well and my mom's papa owns two dump trucks
This brings back memories of my grandpa, who drove for 40 years. Gone are the days when two people got married and the woman stayed faithful and took care of the house and kids, no matter how long the man was away doing whatever it took to put food on the table, and was waiting on the front porch when her husband pulled in. You never see that with today's women. But when my grandpa died, he and my grandma had been happily married for 62 years. Sad that those days are gone....
Beautiful. I will remain faithful to my trucker
***** amen
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I agree with you. But you don't see that often enough in today's men either, not just women.
I have been driving for 29 yrs an my beautiful wife takes care of it all when im gone ,yard work kids ,grangkids etc ,still call her everyday to tell her i love her
A great song. Reminds me of my Dad all too well, 3 million miles behind the wheel before his health grounded him. Still remember waiting to meet him when he got home from a long run. :)
Your dad appreciated it sooo much you're waiting for him to get home. He was "waiting" to get home to see you too, as I feel the same way when out on the road for awhile.
i was an over the Trucker for about 33 years, i Retired in August of 2016, Dedicated this song to my wife for48 years
I love this song. It reminds me of my brother who spent so many years behind the wheel of a truck. Now he and his sweet wife have retired and have bought a ford cargo van and are making it into a home on wheels to see this great land of ours at a slower pace and off the interstate.
Hello beautiful how are you doing today 👋🤗👋
@@DavidSmith-zg7eb ciao David!🙋😍😘🌅🍀
I really think the trucker who brings his love a dozen roses as a "thank you" for putting up with being alone so much, so often, is beautiful. She knows she'll get both him and a dozen roses. How sweet. They're just two kids in old bodies, holding hands like childhood sweethearts. They are.
Roses for a lady should be as much as possible
25 years and still jamming them gears! Thank you Jesus for keeping my dirty side down!
Playing this song for my Pappy Renshaw who was a trucker for 35 years and passed away December 14 to covid-19. I miss you dearly Pappy Renshaw. May you rest in peace
Sorry for your loss R.I.P
I'm a Native combat sniper and though I might be an old guy now, I'm tougher than a bent nail, but this song makes me cry every time.
KATHY MATTEA IS GREAT!
Thank you for your service!
@@Dr.Pepperdave You're very kind, thank you.
We played this song as my family and I walked out of the Chapel when daddy passed away. 04-2009
One of my all-time favorite songs, by my all-time favorite female vocalists!
I was married to a trucker for 16 years - this song still makes me cry.
You have my Salute; Takes a Special Lady to deal with the Lifestyle..🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸🌹
Good Day Lisa. How's it going with you?
Hello Liza
🙏❤️❤️everything will be alright put your head high...hold on strong because your smile matters a lot to others..so don’t make others sad also, by hurting your self ...stay strong 💪
This song reminds me of my Uncle, my dad.
I quick there's dairy is a truck driver made me cry😢
2024 and I'm still pushing those 18 wheels
God Bless you and be safe!
Thank u to all our trucker's out there for keeping this country running
kathy grew up next door to my grandmother in Cross Lanes WV on Valley Dr. Wish we could go back to those simple times, even for just one day. Thank you Kathy
This song hit #1 on the country charts on this this back in 1988.
I love it
+Angelo Rinaldi I remember when it did.
You forgot this song was "Song of the Year"
I just happen to find Kathy Mattea’s song 18 wheels and a dozen roses again it’s been close to 30 years since I last heard it play on radio takes me back growing up in the 1970’s when my dad was a trucker, a retired marine and a business owner before losing him in 2019 I can remember dad being gone for 2 sometimes 3 weeks in a row come home for a few days was gone again I miss you dad even as I got older getting to spend time with you out on the roads was always a high light of mine getting to drive your tractor in the different yards I enjoy my time with you no matter what we did years later getting to operate the family business along side you and my brothers was an honor wasn’t many family’s that had a landscaping company and all 3 of us kids worked along side you dad I still to this day am operating your company along side my one brother Charles and of course now we have 15 employees to do the work they were special times times that no one can ever take away from us I miss you dad I hope Charles and I have made you proud
Dad thank you for all you did for me for us
I know I’ll see you again until that day comes please just watch over us direct us in right way if possible
George Louis Kelley
September 15 1941
April 25 2019
The country music of the eighties is impossible to top. Country music was just beginning its comeback, and it came back with a flair and style that would have put a smile on the faces of the old timers.
my dad always talked of his shipboard days in WWII and the trip to Japan that was cancelled with the end of the war. The other talk was that of family and his trucking. That Jimmy V6 screaming, the boss giving him one dollar for fuel for a load and he soundly rejected, the time a rock set the air valve open and he ran a load of tomatoes out of the ozarks without brakes, hugging the tight curves and finally making the straightaway to see family. Then out for another turn.......................god bless him and all hard working Americans................
now, that's one classy lady. good Ole country music
I was thinking she's GOT to be dying in that dress! Too HOT.
I couldn't wear it.
WE, the non-drivers of these big rigs don't realize how tough it is to do that type of work. Thinks about it, you really have to be alert at all times, not just your driving, the drunk on the road. I could never, ever be that focused, thus, I could never do it. But, hats off to those who can!!! Thank you!!!
Brings tears.... i was a driver for over 10 years....so much life missed. 😢
Hi Monica hope you’re okay?
64 now and coming to the end of my career.40 years and I own the company.....but this song strikes home deep.Thanx Kathy.:)
Great song that applies to many people, not just truck drivers!
I have a hard time working in a factory. It took a long time to get my wife to understand I hope I can hang my keys up one day and play that song and give her my keys to show my appreciation to her for letting me do what wanted to do for my occupation
My Dad was an OTR trucker for most of his life he passed suddenly on April 27,1982 of a fatal heart attack... he was 51... my best memories of him are riding with him out there on the interstates watching him shift and maneuver that 18 wheeler like a pro he was a great man, husband and father and great truck driver always willing to help a stranded driver or give a hitch hiking service man a ride....Miss you Dad... keep the pedal to the metal...
Hello how are you doing?
Sounds like he was a great man. I bet he's very proud of you
Atta girl Kathy!
A man gives his life's blood to a job, to take care of his loved ones.
🌹🇺🇸🌹
Blessed to live country where hard working men will give you the shirt off their back, if you just treat ‘em square.
Lord,, just a few more miles.
Why I can feel 'em right here with me,
on this Silver Eagle, rolling through the night.
114* on the Texas plain, or 55* below on a Montana mountain pass, that Freight Liner has to get through.
So with steely nerves and steady hands upon the wheel, drive safe and sound, till like Charley one day you may hang' er up as well.🚛
Bill Bright been there I-10 east tx. I-90 billings to Wa. State
Love all songs about Truck Drivers! This country could not survive without them!
These songs cannot be much older
Hey
you got that right !!!!
much love & respect to The Kings Of The Road !!!
I can't handle this "new country", makes me crazy. 90s country had such wonderful tunes.
Hello beautiful how are you doing today 👋🤗
Used to see lots of these old classic country singer's buses out there on the white lines. Not so much any more. Give em a toot and a wave when you see 'em. I love this stufff
Got 27 years in.. Have at least 12 more before I can hang it up. I love my rig. Love this life.. It gets hard some times by myself, .. Hot cup of coffee rolling the west Texas prairies and a big moon rising.. Its all good..
You may not know it but you're living my dream. I travel the highways but in a car and not as often as I'd like. I have thousands of miles under my tires but not nearly as many as I'd like. There is nothing like a hot cup of coffee and a sunrise on a new horizon. Safe travels and may us kindred spirits pass on the highways
Glenn Edwards
God Bless. Here for the old time country music, but just loving all the posts. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you for what you do.
Get you a dog and a gun. I never get bored. Specially doings 34. Retirement, hell no I will die in my sleeper.
Keep the shiny side up, driver. We'll see you out there.
Fantastic song! Back when country music had heart.
My dad drove trucks 47 years my grandfather drove 68 years and I'm going into my 21 years
Much respect for all the trucker's getting it done , we need those products !
my daddy is a truck driver and one of my great uncle's was so I have a great love and a huge respect for truckers
I always have and always will tip my hat to the trucks all across this great land, my father still hammers those gears after 17 yrs. God bless America and God bless truckers
Germany Husmann Go Daddy. Chasing the Sunset with the hammer down
I lost him 3 years ago to heart disease. It hadn’t been the same since. I guess it never will be. Christmas is next week. It wasn’t his favorite time of the year but he put up with all the celebrations because it was my favorite !!!!
Hello 👋 Amy. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado,, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
@@markclifford1857 ciao Mark!🙋😍😘🌅🍀
I not a truck driver, I was on the other side, I was the DOT BEAR. During my 22 year career, I met many great drivers. On my last day just before I signed off for the last time this song played on the radio. It was a great send off.
met this lady in 94. Sold her a van. great lady. she sang this on the showroom floor of Gallagher Ford to me and the owner. best experience of my life!! Great lady and a great song!
Proud to be a fellow West Virginian ! Amazing Voice, Great Lady
Same here! ❤️
Hi Nancy hope you’re okay?
Proud mountaineer here !!
There are a couple of nods to her home state and high school in this video.
Immer wieder dieser Song hören und einen in die Jahre gefahrenen Trucker , ein Sonnenschein !!am Horizont , der Rente. Vielen Dank dafür , aus Germany !!
Today is my retirement day, 40+ years on the road. Always dreamed of this day and I knew I would be listening to this song when my time was up. Yall be safe out there drivers...
Hello Mitchell.. how are you doing?
This song reminds me about my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, I miss her smiles, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never miss a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there is some pain, I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes, I will miss you to the core! but some times i wonder why bad thing always happen to good people. She’s always in our hearts.
God Bless our wonderful Truck Drivers! Says alot about Kathy that she would record a song like this. Thank you Kathy Mattea
I'm not a big country fan - but this is one of my all-time favorites!
Same. Just had to look it up and listen though.
I love this video. Nod to rhe unsung heroes who get out goods to people❤
Great country song, sadly country music no longer exists today, sadest thing ever. ((
My grandfather did just about every job and I think he was a trucker or van driver and this sounds like him and my mamie theyre both gone but not forgotten 😊
Stumbled on this video tonight. Kathy has a great country voice....Western music tells stories of real people and lives.
It used to. Now we got shit from Luke Bryan and worse.