I opened for him here in El Paso once. What a great singer, writer and showman! I feel in love with his music while stationed over in Germany where my own band played then. 1980-1983 RIP ETC!
Young man junior in high school. Headed to a FFA convention in Gatlinburg Tennessee with my agriculture teacher Mr. Steve Rinehart Listening to this song good times I'll never forget
Oct. 24 This is a great song and i was supprised to learn that ETC wrote it. Oh the days of actual live music before all the manipulation we have in todays music.
Love the hell out of this song for years,first I ever heard Earl sing it,never knew he wrote it .Such a befitting song for such a great singer ,so far this is the best rendition of it I have heard he really does this song some serious justice ,I loved it. RIP
I'm from East Tn. I 1st heard this song when I came home on leave from Germany. Fell in love and got it so I could take it back to Europe with me. It meant so much to me to dream of those Smoky Mtn memories. What a meaningful song.
This song takes me back home in my mind. I relive my best years. Just makes you nostalgic with the first words. What a legend. I put George Jones at the top but ETC is def a top 10.
I remember him playing in my town in Canada in the 80’s. I can’t recall who he opened for so that’s an indication his show was more memorable. I was very impressed by Earl Thomas. He almost looked frightened, almost is the key word since he really wasn’t he just has that appearance, shy, timid and he did a solo acoustic set that was very much flawless. He did all of his songs and the ones on the album with heavy instrumentation sounded great with him doing them solo. Many songwriters don’t or can’t perform well in front of an audience. Earl was broadening his horizons and I think he slowly started to embrace the limelight. Eddy Raven was songwriter that never had to work again after so many of his songs were hits by others. He loved. performing and he had an on stage persona very much unlike Earls. All a guy needs is one song he wrote to be a hit by one of the headliners and you’re good for life.
I have saw thid msn in conserrt 4 times... more than anyone. He is my favorite. Have you heard crould around the corrner? It makes me think of paw paw & tear up
What are you talking about? If you have proof let’s hear it? I did a search for Bill Allison songwriter and got nothing. I’m serious, and curious what you’re getting at. If someone owns song copyrights and they were stolen, that’s very serious. If you can prove it it’s also very important to expose that fraud. I’ve heard stories of unnamed mainstream artists walking 16th Avenue in Nashville and stealing songs, ideas for songs and melodies from the buskers. That’s a pretty shitty thing to do as a person let alone an established figure that doesn’t really need the income boost of another smash hit.
Damn I did know he wrote this great song. Have always love Mel's version as well as this. My family came thru East Tenn. In 1837 and settled in Big Sandy. Pure Appalachian folks.
ETC should be in the CMHOF, Country Music Hall of Fame!!
Gotta love this guy ,that's one man and one voice that will never be replaced
AMEN
Just Stone Cold Country. Love this man. May he Rest in Peace.
Earl Thomas Conley was a great singer.❤😂🎉😅
I opened for him here in El Paso once. What a great singer, writer and showman! I feel in love with his music while stationed over in Germany where my own band played then. 1980-1983
RIP ETC!
He had such a beautiful presence. I heard this song in my younger years.
There will Never be another ETC, or anyone that can match up
This Was Country! White Cabover!
I could listen to his music all day ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He was a great songwriter!. Live his music.
Young man junior in high school. Headed to a FFA convention in Gatlinburg Tennessee with my agriculture teacher Mr. Steve Rinehart Listening to this song good times I'll never forget
Oct. 24 This is a great song and i was supprised to learn that ETC wrote it.
Oh the days of actual live music before all the manipulation we have in todays music.
Just the sound of that voice makes my heart jump. He is amazing... I miss him. RIP Earl
Love the hell out of this song for years,first I ever heard Earl sing it,never knew he wrote it .Such a befitting song for such a great singer ,so far this is the best rendition of it I have heard he really does this song some serious justice ,I loved it. RIP
I know it’s late in time but I loved this man’s voice music talent 😢
Man can he sing. And a great writer.
We lost a good man, saw him twice, wish we could have him back!!!!!😪😪😪😪😪
I'm from East Tn. I 1st heard this song when I came home on leave from Germany. Fell in love and got it so I could take it back to Europe with me. It meant so much to me to dream of those Smoky Mtn memories. What a meaningful song.
RIP Earl Thomas Conley
10/17/1941 - 04/10/2019 Thanks for ALL the GREAT music and songs you left for ALL of FANS to listen to,
ETC had such a Beautiful singing voice & knew how to use it. I miss his songs, there will never be an ETC
I listen to another special angel. He makes the world a lot better and bad days much brighter 💥💥💥
This song takes me back home in my mind. I relive my best years. Just makes you nostalgic with the first words. What a legend. I put George Jones at the top but ETC is def a top 10.
This is a great song the mountains of east tenn are beautiful if you haven't been you need to go I love this song and this voice
What a Class Act A Great Entertainer
I love the part at the end where he says, "Thank you ... I love you! How's it going?"
Thank you, i love you, i enjoyed it..
The only thing I can think to say etc one of the best they'll never be another one like him.thanks earl thomas
That was a close one was awesome.
@@thurgoodstubbs9670 love that tune
Absolute country gold. Real country music.
ETC was so talented. He is greatly missed ...❤
Love everything he ever sang
I remember him playing in my town in Canada in the 80’s. I can’t recall who he opened for so that’s an indication his show was more memorable.
I was very impressed by Earl Thomas. He almost looked frightened, almost is the key word since he really wasn’t he just has that appearance, shy, timid and he did a solo acoustic set that was very much flawless. He did all of his songs and the ones on the album with heavy instrumentation sounded great with him doing them solo. Many songwriters don’t or can’t perform well in front of an audience. Earl was broadening his horizons and I think he slowly started to embrace the limelight.
Eddy Raven was songwriter that never had to work again after so many of his songs were hits by others. He loved. performing and he had an on stage persona very much unlike Earls. All a guy needs is one song he wrote to be a hit by one of the headliners and you’re good for life.
What a beautiful song love your music RIP you are missed 3:45
Very good song man makes me think of the good o days🎸👍🍻
Love his voice!!
A great song by the late Earl Thoma Conley
i didn't know he wrote that song! we used to dance to this song at our local dance hall in the 70's...alway loved this song, wow
He didn't write this song bill Allison did and got no credit for it
Earl did right this song
My grandma's name was Roberta as well.
Nope. I'm sticking with good old Earl Thomas Conley's version. This man has more class and talent than any new music I've heard.
I love him
I loved this song and Mel Street's performance, but I didn't know ETC wrote it, much less recorded it.
Love this song - especially the fiddle!
another great singer gone way to soon miss you e.t.c. give them hell up in haven
I have saw thid msn in conserrt 4 times... more than anyone. He is my favorite. Have you heard crould around the corrner? It makes me think of paw paw & tear up
THE LEGEND HIMSELF!!
One Of My Favorite Earl Thomas Conley Songs . What A talent He Was, We all Miss You E.T.C.
OH THAT VOICE,
Awesome song
Xcellent
❤️
GREAT
No one will ever sing as Good as ETC. Not even Blake Shelton
Leavingthiswoldlovingyoumelstreet
Beautiful. Both him and Mel could sing this. Ronnie Milsap also
Ronnie never sang this, you are thinking about Smokey mountain rains
You Can't Make Old Friends
is that Ronnie Milsap playing the Piano ?
i just seen that....sure looks like him
From what year and TV show was this from?
Early 1980s / German TV show. It was taped in Germany-- the artists, band, and singers were brought in from Nashville.
Bill Allison wrote this song i meet this man and got no credit for it so sad I have his whole story
What are you talking about? If you have proof let’s hear it? I did a search for Bill Allison songwriter and got nothing. I’m serious, and curious what you’re getting at. If someone owns song copyrights and they were stolen, that’s very serious. If you can prove it it’s also very important to expose that fraud. I’ve heard stories of unnamed mainstream artists walking 16th Avenue in Nashville and stealing songs, ideas for songs and melodies from the buskers. That’s a pretty shitty thing to do as a person let alone an established figure that doesn’t really need the income boost of another smash hit.
NOW ETC is longer with us ,are out there trying to destroy the reputation of a wonderful man an angel shame on them 😢
@@shirleydavis3934 he was a amazing man God rest his soul
@@thurgoodstubbs9670 was you there when i talked to him ,,,no... this man was a amazing man and told me the truth
@@billiejoblake5608 The song was written by ET and Dick Heard. Look it up!!
WOW didn't realize ETC had written the song! I do prefer Mel Street's version better
Zina Johns you should hear Larry Sparks version! I still think etc is awesome though.
no way, ETC is the BEST!!!
Earl wrote it but Mel sang it better.
nope
No one has a baritone like Earl does. Such a deep, rich voice.
got that wrong!! he has the best voice in the world!!!
WRONG!!!
Etc is great,but i agree with you i prefer mel streets version
Damn I did know he wrote this great song. Have always love Mel's version as well as this. My family came thru East Tenn. In 1837 and settled in Big Sandy. Pure Appalachian folks.