Hal Ketchum should be inducted into the country music hall of fame!!! His music is incomparable to anyone else... He had raw true talent that stayed with with him his whole life.... We are better for him. … legends never die....
The Country Music Hall of Fame is a "funny" thing. About 15 years ago, I was listening to my country station, and they were talking about who was in and who wasn't. It was so long ago that I forget the names, but with so many of them, I yelled, "Are you sh*tting me?!"
Laura Cantrell posted something about his passing on Facebook. I recognized his name but had never listened to his music unfortunately. This song is fucking awesome. Sad when you only learn of someone once they pass.
No one will believe me but I got the privilege of meeting Hal as I did his AC work for the last years of his life. He was the most humble and amazing man, he always gave generous tips for no good reason and even gave me a copy of his last album before he released it! RIP Hal! God bless you
Living my life on his songs. It would have been awesome dude to have known him personally like that But then I think he put his heart and life into his misic
I grew up listening to Hal, Randy, Conway, Diamond Rio etc...I couldn't tell Hal wasn't everything the big names were. There were just so much good singing and songwriting going on in the late 80's that the stage could only hold what it could hold. I definitely held Hal up there with any of the other giants.
I work in radio and several years back my station put on a concert with Hal and Restless Heart. I've met a lot country stars in my 30 years in the business, but none nicer or more easy to get along with than Hal. Most stars want to rush you off the stage when you introduce them, but not Hal. He told me to take as much time as I wanted to promote the radio station before introducing him... even though his stage manager didn't really agree. After the show Hal didn't want to stop playing. He asked me to take him to a local bar that was open late. So Hal and a few others from the station took him to a nice place that was open until 3am. Hal brought his acoustic guitar and we found a spot on the outside deck. Several people there had been to his show and knew who he was and made it out to the deck. Hal spent 3 more hours singing, chatting everyone up and signing autographs. When the bar closed I took him back to his hotel and he gave me a hug and thanked me for my friendship. I only knew Hal for one night. I wish it was more. I'm always miss him.
Totally agree. Grew up listening to him on South Texas radio. I was always so excited to hear this song come on as a kid. As an adult, understanding the lyrics, it's so heartbreakingly beautiful. 😔
I just read that Hal Ketchum passed away just now at 67 years. old. This has always been one of my favorite songs of all time and my taste in music is very eclectic. But I tell ya, a good song is a good song is a good song - regardless of the genre or the decade. IMHO, this is one of those songs. R.I.P., Hal Ketchum.....
It's a great song and this is a great version. It was written by a fellow Irishman named Mick Hanly. It was a big hit in Ireland before Hal did his excellent version.
Wow. We are so much alike. Our eclectic tastes in music. I remember when this song first came out and I loved it. And we have all been in the protagonist's shoes haven't we? I recently caught the tail end of this song switching radio channels. Then I heard he passed away. Such a sad story for this terrific singer. I just had to download the song to my phone. It just was playing songs at random and this one came on. I felt the need to watch this video, that I remember from way back when. Such nice comments about a talented singer taken away from us too soon. Your comment especially, spoke to me, as you were saying what I was thinking.
@@tiffanyshanley1419 I'm just going to download this now. I remember it from 1993, they would play this video a lot on the country channel. My taste in music ranges... I have Johnny Cash to Slayer. Now this song added. Cheers everyone from Miramichi.
May be the most underrated country singer of all time. Never a mention anywhere of Hal but the Past the Point of Rescue album alone should be up there with some of the greatest country albums of all time!
Maybe I'm wrong here, Probably the reason he didn't get credit he deserved at the time,is because of the Garth Brooks hype at the time. Hal Ketchum R.I.P. was just as good as Garth Brooks and country music stars. As much I like country music, I never thought much of Garth Brooks. Hal Ketchum R.I.P. great Singer and sadly missed.
Past the point of rescue is the most important song to me.ive loved this song most of my life.Hal Ketchum will never be forgotten. His music has touched me and those around me. I love the acoustic version of point of rescue the best. I'm past the point of rescue but never giving up.
This is the type of song you play, then play again and again, and on and on until you look up and it's midnight. Then you decide to play it one last time before calling it a day.
I sure loved him, that Voice has now been silenced wayyy too soon. Bless his heart, the “powers that be” of CMA never treated him right.. Just drove past Curb Records/NashV yesterday.. No more pain, I Know Where Love Lives, and you’re now there.. 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Just saw the news about Hal's Alzheimer's diagnosis. It's a horrible disease. I'm so blessed to have been able to hear his beautiful music. Blessings to him and his family.
It IS horrible. My gram succumbed to the disease a while back, living with it for over ten years. We all say it's terrible that Hal passed away so young, but then rethinking back to when my gram was alive, she really wasn't. It was more of a blessing that he passed away rather quickly, and not suffering for years on end. Although the family suffers most I think
Your music was so much a part of my life in the early 90's after a divorce!!Your voice and you were like nobody else!!Prayers to your family!!Sing with the Angels!🙏😪
How relevant this song is today as it was the day it was written.Once in a lifetime love thst can never be that most of us experience that's truly heartbreaking.
No. We have a station that plays 70-90’s country & they played Small Town Saturday Night the other day. It’s good but people never played his really beautiful songs. Glad you did!❤
I fell in love with his music the first time I hear it back in 1991. I was lost and he gave me hope. I had the most amazing opportunity to meet Hal several times, including being invited onto his tour bus to just hang out and talk for hours - which I will never forget. So thankful to have experienced him and his music. Hal you will always be in my heart, I know where love lives - rest in peace.
This man was one of the best voices ever in country music.... Why didnt he get the recognition he deserved... Rip hal u live on in your music sir... Truly brilliant ❤
Was a great song then and has aged incredibly well. Hal's loss was a heavy one for lots of us. Maybe because of his emotive and rangy voice, maybe because he represents a style and time long since passed. RIP buddy.
I remember listening to this song on the radio in the early '90s like it was yesterday. Great time for REAL country music. Hal will be missed but his music will live on.
im also sad to hear of his passing ,that song,icould listen to it over&over again,does any body know who the beautiful lady is in that song,but any way,hate to hear of his passing,ride that cycle to Heaven's Door🌆🌆🌆🌆🌆
My first wife and I were fortunate to catch Hal in concert in 1990 in a small bar. Still have great memories of him and his band. A true artist!! Sad to hear of his health problems. Getting old SUCKS!!!
Megan Willis Hi Megan. It was a little cowboy joint called Cody’s and then called Murphy’s when it changed hands. I don’t remember getting autographs or anything. He pretty much performed and split. It was 30 years ago Ha Ha!! Hal was sure underrated in my opinion but that’s pretty much how the music industry works. Cookie cutter acts all sound the same to me and they are the ones who sell records. I have always preferred bands or singers who have true talent and go against the grain. Those who put talent and unique abilities ahead of commercial goals, record sales and radio play lists!!
Megan Willis well my wife liked the show for sure. That bar is no longer a bar, it’s been turned into a senior citizen center🤣!! I’ve seen Dwight Two times recently and that old dude sure puts on one heck of a good show. We live in Kansas. My first wife and my wife now were born and raised here in Hays KS. Have you ever had a chance to see Chris LeDoux? That cowboy knew how to put on a show! My first wife and I saw him in Wichita back in 92. We didn’t have back stage passes but we were able to get in and she was able to sneak a kiss on his cheek. I was fortunate enough to see him 4 different times. The last time was in 04 not too long before he passed away. He was one heck of an entertainer and bareback rider back in the day!! His band, Western Underground still does shows with Chris’ son. I think he’s the drummer and sings but not too sure on that one.
I was sitting in my car in 2004 at 3am drinking beer in New Jersey and this song came on a static as hell AM radio station from Virginia. Loved it ever since.
Hal had the most soulful brown eyes I had ever seen. I have another video of this song in a live performance and when he looks into the camera, it's like he cuts right through my soul and I know if I ever met him in person I would be totally under his spell and "past the point of rescue." It breaks my heart to think of him overtaken by old age and that dreadful disease. I hope his family will have God's blessings and the strength only he can give, as they live through this ordeal.
I remember being a broken hearted young man in 1993. A month long solo motorcycle trip through the heartland of America to the N.C. coast sorted my life out just fine. This was one of the songs that my Goldwing's stereo belted out as I cruised down the interstate! Wow. Good stuff!
I don't know how I missed his passing, one of his songs popped up randomly on my playlist and I saw he'd passed away. I don't know how I'd forgotten his songs but hearing his voice again I remembered them all over and why I liked his songs. Rest in peace sir, your music lives on.
Great song. Just watched a good interview with the composer of the song Mich Hanley on Irish TV. He was in Boston doing a charity gig, went down to Nashville for a look and handed a tape of his music into a recording studio aiming the song at someone different but a chick working there was Hal Ketchum's girlfriend and brought the song home to have a listen and Hal fell in love with it. And the rest is history as they say.
I love Hal ketchum he's one of the best in country music and this song is awesome. Too bad today's country music isn't nearly as good as it was in the 90's . Just no comparison.
Back when I was in 9 grade (1990) my art teacher would let us listen to the radio . We could listen to anything as long it was Hal Ketchum. She was so in love with him
One of the worst stories I ever heard when I missed his concert in Connecticut 6 months prior! In my honest opinion, his voice and songs will never be replaced! Love you Hal😢
I just hear about the passing. RIP Hal... The stars are one heck of a singing angel richer. Very underrated artist. Best of wishes for the people left behind.
Ah she's a beauty of a song. Always come back to it. It has the most incredible hook. No surprise the song has stood the test of time in my humble opinion
This has to be one of the best songs ever. The music, the lyrics and hals voice are just amazing. There is such a deep sound of regret in his voice. Few singers can truly make a song feel haunting, and moving at the same time.
This is one of my favorite country songs. I saw him many times when I lived in Nashville and he was a great singer, songwriter, a beautiful man . You will always be remembered. Rip Hal.
My wife passed away on July 1, 2018. I know that this is a breakup song, but it still fits the situation. I like to play this song when I think about all the memories we made together. Rest in peace, my dear.
He was a great. God has taken so many lately. I was blessed to see him in person. Love his music. Will always love his music. Mu heart goes out to his family.
I am shattered by Hal Ketchem's passing. Funny, when we started out, me, Johnny Slim Campbell, and Mr. Brooks played music in my trailer. My life changed by these two men and keeps evolving thanks to their epilogues.
The first song I ever heard from. I remember him riding his motorcycle in the video, his hair slightly gray and his thick eyebrows. A handsome man and great talent gone too soon. RIP Hal. 😥
I came here to listen to this amazing song. I haven't heard it in a while. I didn't know he passed. Literally brought a tear to my eye..and sadness 😥. What an amazing artist. He will truly be missed.
For a very long time, this was my very favorite song. When you performed in Detroit one year, I was the head of a dance team that was dancing to this song as we practiced. We actually went on to win 3 world championships. You actually came out to meet me and tell me how cool we all looked. May you rest easy
Amen, I’m reading this NOW in April of ‘19...dang sad to hear, Hal’s music has meant a LOT to both my wife and myself, a GREAT underrated artist...God Bless YOU Hal & Family
Oh my I didn’t know this.. Alzheimers has destroyed my fathers side of my family including my dad that passed away in October of last year.. my prayers to him and family.
Thanks, Hal! This is arguably best best country song, period. I knew it the first time I heard it many years ago and still think so today. Vocals, arrangement, and lyrics are phenomenal. I know the words by heart but can't sing the song without getting a little overcome. Good music touches, as this does.
Great lines: I swore I’d never fall like this again. Fools like me never win. Came to my knees again. And I wonder if I’m past the point of rescue??!!!👏👏👏👏👏
Hal Ketchum should be inducted into the country music hall of fame!!! His music is incomparable to anyone else... He had raw true talent that stayed with with him his whole life.... We are better for him. … legends never die....
The Country Music Hall of Fame is a "funny" thing. About 15 years ago, I was listening to my country station, and they were talking about who was in and who wasn't.
It was so long ago that I forget the names, but with so many of them, I yelled, "Are you sh*tting me?!"
Who's here after hearing of Hal's passing? RIP H.K.
Laura Cantrell posted something about his passing on Facebook. I recognized his name but had never listened to his music unfortunately. This song is fucking awesome. Sad when you only learn of someone once they pass.
Same😢
His music has always been on my playlist.
Loved this song ! I played it a million times and always felt the same way! RIP you wonderful man
No one will believe me but I got the privilege of meeting Hal as I did his AC work for the last years of his life. He was the most humble and amazing man, he always gave generous tips for no good reason and even gave me a copy of his last album before he released it! RIP Hal! God bless you
Great story, thanks for sharing!
That's amazing, don't let this memory ever die.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Living my life on his songs. It would have been awesome dude to have known him personally like that
But then I think he put his heart and life into his misic
A respectable story and I'm sure hal has read this ! We miss you Hal !! Rest easy !
RIP Hal your music will never be forgotten.
Love his voice
I absolutely agree with you. All of Hal's music it awesome🎶🎤🚶🏽💙.
..."past the point of rescue" is not his music
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@@doreenmaclean4953 not his
He never became as famous as I thought he should have...
You’re right, but he still was a hit maker in the day.
He probably didn't sell out.
@Glenn Weeks Where would you get music on a Guitar like that .
I grew up listening to Hal, Randy, Conway, Diamond Rio etc...I couldn't tell Hal wasn't everything the big names were. There were just so much good singing and songwriting going on in the late 80's that the stage could only hold what it could hold. I definitely held Hal up there with any of the other giants.
I think his many health issues prevented him from becoming the mega star he could have been. Still accomplished so much.
I work in radio and several years back my station put on a concert with Hal and Restless Heart. I've met a lot country stars in my 30 years in the business, but none nicer or more easy to get along with than Hal. Most stars want to rush you off the stage when you introduce them, but not Hal. He told me to take as much time as I wanted to promote the radio station before introducing him... even though his stage manager didn't really agree.
After the show Hal didn't want to stop playing. He asked me to take him to a local bar that was open late. So Hal and a few others from the station took him to a nice place that was open until 3am. Hal brought his acoustic guitar and we found a spot on the outside deck. Several people there had been to his show and knew who he was and made it out to the deck. Hal spent 3 more hours singing, chatting everyone up and signing autographs. When the bar closed I took him back to his hotel and he gave me a hug and thanked me for my friendship.
I only knew Hal for one night. I wish it was more. I'm always miss him.
This man had one of the greatest voices in country music, and this song is a masterpiece. R.I.P. Hal. See you on down the road someday.
Totally agree. Grew up listening to him on South Texas radio. I was always so excited to hear this song come on as a kid. As an adult, understanding the lyrics, it's so heartbreakingly beautiful. 😔
His voice sounds very much like Eddy Raven's voice.
The song was written by an Irish artist, he covered it. I really like his version more than others.
@@tallwaters9708 Yes Mick Hanly
@@tomgreene1843 yep
In my opinion, I don't think there's a better country song than this.
Such a terrible loss of yet another stellar Country artist 😔
I saw him many times when I lived in nashville. What a wonderful singer, songwriter, man. You'll be deeply missed. RIP Hal.
@@patriciamillsaps2975 are you wishing him to go to hell???
@@lisaclayton9183 I had a typo meant Hal not hell and I corrected it.
Your so right
@Clint Black Clint black I need a vocal coach
I just read that Hal Ketchum passed away just now at 67 years. old. This has always been one of my favorite songs of all time and my taste in music is very eclectic. But I tell ya, a good song is a good song is a good song - regardless of the genre or the decade. IMHO, this is one of those songs. R.I.P., Hal Ketchum.....
It's a great song and this is a great version. It was written by a fellow Irishman named Mick Hanly. It was a big hit in Ireland before Hal did his excellent version.
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Wow. We are so much alike. Our eclectic tastes in music. I remember when this song first came out and I loved it. And we have all been in the protagonist's shoes haven't we?
I recently caught the tail end of this song switching radio channels. Then I heard he passed away. Such a sad story for this terrific singer. I just had to download the song to my phone. It just was playing songs at random and this one came on. I felt the need to watch this video, that I remember from way back when. Such nice comments about a talented singer taken away from us too soon. Your comment especially, spoke to me, as you were saying what I was thinking.
@@tiffanyshanley1419 I'm just going to download this now. I remember it from 1993, they would play this video a lot on the country channel.
My taste in music ranges...
I have Johnny Cash to Slayer.
Now this song added.
Cheers everyone from Miramichi.
2024
Still here
Still great
Gone to soon
Not forgotten
Like veterans
Gone but not forgotten
Lot of them jamming together up there
Forever.....❤😂
May be the most underrated country singer of all time. Never a mention anywhere of Hal but the Past the Point of Rescue album alone should be up there with some of the greatest country albums of all time!
I loved this guy. I was courting a women with broken heart. Played it for her. Were together now 13 years
This song gives me chills when the chorus kicks in. I got the windows rattling but still can’t get it loud enough.
Same. I play it over and over ..... and then once more.
Absolutely ,me too.
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Amen. Ever since its release in 92 when I was young. Every time I hear it.
Exactly. 🥀💫💃
RIP Hal Ketchum. Definitely one of the most underrated country music artists.
Agree 100%
Maybe I'm wrong here, Probably the reason he didn't get credit he deserved at the time,is because of the Garth Brooks hype at the time. Hal Ketchum R.I.P. was just as good as Garth Brooks and country music stars. As much I like country music, I never thought much of Garth Brooks. Hal Ketchum R.I.P. great Singer and sadly missed.
Very!
Past the point of rescue is the most important song to me.ive loved this song most of my life.Hal Ketchum will never be forgotten. His music has touched me and those around me. I love the acoustic version of point of rescue the best. I'm past the point of rescue but never giving up.
No. Never ever give up
This is the type of song you play, then play again and again, and on and on until you look up and it's midnight. Then you decide to play it one last time before calling it a day.
RIGHT ON Brother! Does NOT get any better than this...
Doing that right now!
Written by an Irishman called Mick Hanly
I've loved Half Ketchum since my early
20's and I'm no spring chicken now and I still love him!
Yes exactly
I sure loved him, that Voice has now been silenced wayyy too soon. Bless his heart, the “powers that be” of CMA never treated him right.. Just drove past Curb Records/NashV yesterday.. No more pain, I Know Where Love Lives, and you’re now there..
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Yes that is 100% the Truth, he is where love lives, forever, hal one of my musicial heros.
This song was my introduction to country music. That was in 1992. I served a tour of Germany and the Middle East during the Gulf War. RIP Hal.
Oh nooo!
“Do you know how much I love you?
No,you don’t!
But,I do!”
R.I.P ,Hal ! You’ll be always in my heart!
Hal may be losing his memory, but his music fills ours! Rest easy, Hal!
Hes our hometown hero.from greenwich ny.20 miles from me
"Last night I dreamed you were back again. Larger than life again. Holding me tight again." This song starts off strong and don't let up.
Written by Mick Hanly from limerick Ireland.
Fits his voice and style perfectly 😍
Hal should have gotten more recognition then he ever did , One of the greatest country voices ever !!!! RIP Hal , long time Fan !!!!
It was written by an Irish fella Mick Hanley. Hal’s best song. Fit him like a glove. RIP, HAL.
Hal co-wrote many of his own songs, and he obviously chose the ones he didn’t very carefully. Great stuff.
wish country music still sounded like this
Hal Ketchum
This song was written by Mick Hanley an Irish singer songwriter. There's a video of Hal and Mick on Utube singing this song together.
The golden age of America. Now just cucks and stupid fucks.
Me too, Scott....these new "artists" stink!
You wanna hear great country music - 650AM WSM.
Hal is not dead
He is rocking out on my stereo right now!!!!!
He is a very nice person to everyone. God Bless Hal.
Damn. Now this song will make me cry for two reasons. RIP Hal!
RIP my good friend Hal, you meant a lot to me back in the 90’s and I’m eternally grateful. Love you Man !!!
this song still gives me goosebumps, especially when he sings "but i do", such a hauntingly beautiful song.
he was so handsome. So sad here at the Holidays. RIP
Best 90s music 😢 I still listen to it this new crap will never hold a candle to the old 80s and 90s guess im showing my age lol RIP
Just saw the news about Hal's Alzheimer's diagnosis. It's a horrible disease. I'm so blessed to have been able to hear his beautiful music. Blessings to him and his family.
Its one of my favorite country songs, i always turn it up, sad to hear about his condition
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@@chadsimmons6347 God be with family!
It IS horrible. My gram succumbed to the disease a while back, living with it for over ten years. We all say it's terrible that Hal passed away so young, but then rethinking back to when my gram was alive, she really wasn't. It was more of a blessing that he passed away rather quickly, and not suffering for years on end. Although the family suffers most I think
Sad to hear of his passing today. Too young.
Your music was so much a part of my life in the early 90's after a divorce!!Your voice and you were like nobody else!!Prayers to your family!!Sing with the Angels!🙏😪
Late nineties for me after a mid nineties divorce. Lost count of how many times I Two Stepped to this song. And with how many different gals.
How relevant this song is today as it was the day it was written.Once in a lifetime love thst can never be that most of us experience that's truly heartbreaking.
Country radio never gave him his due. Well, as a DJ, I played his music every shift I ever had. A true talent that will be missed. R.I.P. Hal.
No. We have a station that plays 70-90’s country & they played Small Town Saturday Night the other day. It’s good but people never played his really beautiful songs. Glad you did!❤
I fell in love with his music the first time I hear it back in 1991. I was lost and he gave me hope. I had the most amazing opportunity to meet Hal several times, including being invited onto his tour bus to just hang out and talk for hours - which I will never forget. So thankful to have experienced him and his music. Hal you will always be in my heart, I know where love lives - rest in peace.
This song is a straight up classic.Obviously,underrated as Hal was.Man he had a voice.Fly with angels Hal Ketchum
This man was one of the best voices ever in country music.... Why didnt he get the recognition he deserved... Rip hal u live on in your music sir... Truly brilliant ❤
One of my absolute favorite country songs.
I love the living daylights out of this song😍 RIP. Your music is forever🎸🎶
Written by Mick Hanly from limerick Ireland.
@@patrickambrose5372 Oh thank you!
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Was a great song then and has aged incredibly well. Hal's loss was a heavy one for lots of us. Maybe because of his emotive and rangy voice, maybe because he represents a style and time long since passed. RIP buddy.
I remember listening to this song on the radio in the early '90s like it was yesterday. Great time for REAL country music. Hal will be missed but his music will live on.
im also sad to hear of his passing ,that song,icould listen to it over&over again,does any body know who the beautiful lady is in that song,but any way,hate to hear of his passing,ride that cycle to Heaven's Door🌆🌆🌆🌆🌆
Only just found out he'd passed away...still THE definitive version of this song for me. Rest well Hall. ❤
My first wife and I were fortunate to catch Hal in concert in 1990 in a small bar. Still have great memories of him and his band. A true artist!! Sad to hear of his health problems. Getting old SUCKS!!!
Megan Willis Hi Megan. It was a little cowboy joint called Cody’s and then called Murphy’s when it changed hands. I don’t remember getting autographs or anything. He pretty much performed and split. It was 30 years ago Ha Ha!! Hal was sure underrated in my opinion but that’s pretty much how the music industry works. Cookie cutter acts all sound the same to me and they are the ones who sell records. I have always preferred bands or singers who have true talent and go against the grain. Those who put talent and unique abilities ahead of commercial goals, record sales and radio play lists!!
Megan Willis well my wife liked the show for sure. That bar is no longer a bar, it’s been turned into a senior citizen center🤣!! I’ve seen Dwight Two times recently and that old dude sure puts on one heck of a good show. We live in Kansas. My first wife and my wife now were born and raised here in Hays KS. Have you ever had a chance to see Chris LeDoux? That cowboy knew how to put on a show! My first wife and I saw him in Wichita back in 92. We didn’t have back stage passes but we were able to get in and she was able to sneak a kiss on his cheek. I was fortunate enough to see him 4 different times. The last time was in 04 not too long before he passed away. He was one heck of an entertainer and bareback rider back in the day!! His band, Western Underground still does shows with Chris’ son. I think he’s the drummer and sings but not too sure on that one.
I can't stop listening to this great classic it never bores or annoys me. R.I.P HAL KETCHUM 🙏
RIP sir!! This is your masterpiece.
I was sitting in my car in 2004 at 3am drinking beer in New Jersey and this song came on a static as hell AM radio station from Virginia. Loved it ever since.
Hal's haunting voice and great arrangements made all of his music stick in our minds. He is a classic performer and this song is country at it's best.
I would put this song in the top 10 of all time!
Hal had the most soulful brown eyes I had ever seen. I have another video of this song in a live performance and when he looks into the camera, it's like he cuts right through my soul and I know if I ever met him in person I would be totally under his spell and "past the point of rescue." It breaks my heart to think of him overtaken by old age and that dreadful disease. I hope his family will have God's blessings and the strength only he can give, as they live through this ordeal.
This is probably the only CD I can listen to EVERY song and love every song. So sad to hear today’s news. My heart hurts. Pax
Love that he played the Grand old opera. He definitely made it. Beautiful music man.
I remember being a broken hearted young man in 1993. A month long solo motorcycle trip through the heartland of America to the N.C. coast sorted my life out just fine. This was one of the songs that my Goldwing's stereo belted out as I cruised down the interstate! Wow. Good stuff!
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Don't you wish "you COULD go back". Or even find a Gold Wing at our price that could do the trip and that the scenery were as beautiful, etc.
wat a great image u gave:)greetings from ireland mate hope ur heart healed.
Great story. I can relate. I see myself in this video when Hal is riding his bike.
I had a bad breakup in 93. She broke my heart. I recorded my own version this song as a message to her.
I had just graduated from basic training in the navy when this song came out. Hal Ketchum is really great. His music never lost its touch
This song sounds as dark as the night. It is really great. This man's memory will live on forever
One of the best country songs! When country was still “good”!!!! God bless Hal Ketchum!
I don't know how I missed his passing, one of his songs popped up randomly on my playlist and I saw he'd passed away. I don't know how I'd forgotten his songs but hearing his voice again I remembered them all over and why I liked his songs. Rest in peace sir, your music lives on.
One of the best songs ever written, recorded, sung, produced, mixed, and mastered. AWESOME!!!
Written by an irish man named mick hanly
@@damiandoory753 Yes, I found that out. What a great cover of his song!
Written by Mick Hanly from limerick Ireland.
This song still sounds as good as it always has. It never lost its touch
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Imagine playing on jb mid-afternoon happy hour kinda song
What a gorgeous creation of God. Now , he can rest in His arms. God takes us home just in time, not our time! I live and miss you Hal!
Hello Lynn
One of the most haunting and musically balanced songs I've ever heard. We've all felt this way sometime in our life. It just gets inside your soul
Great song. Just watched a good interview with the composer of the song Mich Hanley on Irish TV.
He was in Boston doing a charity gig, went down to Nashville for a look and handed a tape of his music into a recording studio aiming the song at someone different but a chick working there was Hal Ketchum's girlfriend and brought the song home to have a listen and Hal fell in love with it. And the rest is history as they say.
Loved this song in the 90's. RIP Hal and thank you for the music ❤.
Rest In Peace Hal. Thanks for the childhood memories
I love Hal ketchum he's one of the best in country music and this song is awesome. Too bad today's country music isn't nearly as good as it was in the 90's . Just no comparison.
Agree. Country sucks. Well not real country.
Rest In Peace, Hal! Thank you for this great song and album!
Back when I was in 9 grade (1990) my art teacher would let us listen to the radio . We could listen to anything as long it was Hal Ketchum. She was so in love with him
A true country music legend RIP Mr. Ketchum
What a wonderful singer and great man. He will definitely be missed.
Was lucky enough to see Hal perform in the UK in Wolverhampton about 12 years ago. What a talent, and all my prayers to him and his family.
One of the worst stories I ever heard when I missed his concert in Connecticut 6 months prior! In my honest opinion, his voice and songs will never be replaced! Love you Hal😢
This chorus!!!! It sends chills all over my body.
I love this song!!!!
I just hear about the passing. RIP Hal... The stars are one heck of a singing angel richer. Very underrated artist. Best of wishes for the people left behind.
Ah she's a beauty of a song. Always come back to it. It has the most incredible hook. No surprise the song has stood the test of time in my humble opinion
RIP Hal, Thank you for the great music you gave us !!!!
Absolutely one of the most underrated artists of all time! In my top 5 of all time!
This has to be one of the best songs ever. The music, the lyrics and hals voice are just amazing. There is such a deep sound of regret in his voice. Few singers can truly make a song feel haunting, and moving at the same time.
This is one of my favorite country songs. I saw him many times when I lived in Nashville and he was a great singer, songwriter, a beautiful man . You will always be remembered. Rip Hal.
My wife passed away on July 1, 2018. I know that this is a breakup song, but it still fits the situation. I like to play this song when I think about all the memories we made together. Rest in peace, my dear.
So sorry for your loss!
Rest easy, my man. Thanks for the music.
One of my favorite songs of all times. RIP, Mr. Ketchum - your songs will live forever in our hearts.
He was a great. God has taken so many lately. I was blessed to see him in person. Love his music. Will always love his music. Mu heart goes out to his family.
They don’t make music like they use to.Rest easy thank you for getting me through hard times.
I am shattered by Hal Ketchem's passing. Funny, when we started out, me, Johnny Slim Campbell, and Mr. Brooks played music in my trailer. My life changed by these two men and keeps evolving thanks to their epilogues.
Brilliant song brilliant writer. RIP Hal Ketchum. You were authentic country.
Ketcham family my heart is broken for you all. What a great voice and one of my favorites. He will be missed
Hello Missy
One of my favorite songs. So many memories tied to it. RIP 🌷
The first song I ever heard from. I remember him riding his motorcycle in the video, his hair slightly gray and his thick eyebrows. A handsome man and great talent gone too soon. RIP Hal. 😥
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I came here to listen to this amazing song. I haven't heard it in a while.
I didn't know he passed. Literally brought a tear to my eye..and sadness 😥.
What an amazing artist. He will truly be missed.
Rest In Peace Hal. Thank you for all your music😢💔
He should have been super famous with the voice..miss you Hal
For a very long time, this was my very favorite song. When you performed in Detroit one year, I was the head of a dance team that was dancing to this song as we practiced. We actually went on to win 3 world championships. You actually came out to meet me and tell me how cool we all looked. May you rest easy
Amen, I’m reading this NOW in April of ‘19...dang sad to hear, Hal’s music has meant a LOT to both my wife and myself, a GREAT underrated artist...God Bless YOU Hal & Family
R.I.P. HAL, the 90's seem just like yesterday !
Great song by Hal Ketchum, sorry to hear that he has Alzheimer's/Dementia. Bless him and his family.
So Sorry
Oh, NO! So so sorry to hear that, love his voice!
Eric Underwood how awful.
Oh my I didn’t know this.. Alzheimers has destroyed my fathers side of my family including my dad that passed away in October of last year.. my prayers to him and family.
:(:(:( YOU are the first one I've heard this from......
Mr Ketchum much respect to you and your music. God bless.
Thanks, Hal! This is arguably best best country song, period. I knew it the first time I heard it many years ago and still think so today. Vocals, arrangement, and lyrics are phenomenal. I know the words by heart but can't sing the song without getting a little overcome. Good music touches, as this does.
+jim stover.....He Stopped Lovin' Her Today. Best country song ever.
+karen kelly You have your version of best country song ever as do many.
you're all wrong Hank Williams I saw the light hands down the besty
I'd be tempted to agree.
Jim Stover I had my heart broken so bad and the song actually brought me to my husband who have I been married to for 18 years now
Loads of versions of past the point of rescue .. But Hal ketchum just pushes that button every time 😉 what a voice 😍🤗
Rip Hal my all time favorite song of yours!
Great lines: I swore I’d never fall like this again. Fools like me never win. Came to my knees again. And I wonder if I’m past the point of rescue??!!!👏👏👏👏👏