I learned about Earl Thomas Conley when I saw Blake Shelton win a big award at the CMA’s and he said that he was giving it to Earl’s family because Earl did not win any of those and he was so deserving to win for his songwriting. Very gracious of Blake.
Dang he's smooth I'm about to be 41 and I grew up on guys like him and Alabama and collin Raye and man i miss country like this . this new country is crap
The first time I heard this song I was in the middle of a 22 year relationship with a well known married man. This was before social media and one night he brought me this CD and told me this song said exactly how he felt. He was a rock star so I don't know how he discovered a country song but after I listened to it, we held each other and cried. That was several years ago but I still cry when I hear it
I have been seeing a man for 11 years now who is living (though not married) to another woman. I really felt this song. However, I know at the end of the day, the woman they go home to is the woman they love the most, and we are fooling ourselves if we think otherwise.
@@BornFree6664 of course you're right but every story is unique. I've never regreted my time with him. I travelled the world with him and I'm a rich woman now thanks to his generosity but that doesn't mean it was easy. I finally walked away when his band was inducted into the R&RHOF and the wife insisted on going with him. But I have no regrets.
@@Robyn-mi7pl I don't regret my time with mine either, which is still ongoing. In my case I already owned my home and have a very good job in mining, so had no need for his money which I think is what attracted him to me (I certainly am not young, two years after meeting him my children have popped out 6 grandchildren 🤗). He attends all my family events, childrens weddings, 21sts, birthdays. My grandchildren know him as Nanny's friend. Also, his other partner knows about me, and my family knows also. We only get one life so we must grab our happiness when we can, and he makes me happy.
@@BornFree6664 And that's all that matters. It sounds like you've made a good life for yourself. I think you and I are the lucky ones. My married man is still my best friend. Love and happiness to you and your family.
This is what REAL COUNTRY is all about. I don't know where this "new country sound" came from but it needs to go back there. RIP dear sir, you have a voice of gold.
This is real country music. You don't just listen to this type of music, you feel it. You can hear the emotions in his voice. I miss this type of country music.
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I try mightily at that query to reflect upon James Coburn at Sam Peckinpah''s (age 59) wake when the same lament passed around that he took so much with him, but "Why isn't"---Not verbatim, but it will do, this evening..."Be ever so grateful to what he left for us. It was a miracle."
Regardless of how many times I hear this song it always makes my heart ache. You can hear his genuine personal pain, it's both tragic and beautiful at the same time. You can't fake that deep level of sorrow.
If it's lived experience, then he deserves the sorrow he brought on himself. Had he been true and stuck to his oath, not gotten involved with another woman, while he promised to be true to his love, he wouldn't be in the heartache in the first place. Don't feel bad for people who can't keep it in their pants. Shame on him for getting into a committed relationship if he wanted to continue living a single life. Don't ever put up with sleeze bag man like that, Christina. Know that you deserve far better.
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism I have an amazing husband. On June 22nd we celebrated our 20 year anniversary. We both came from broken marriages with a couple children and a ton of heartache. He has 2 boys, I have 2 girls. We survived being a blended family. Our family came with total loons for ex spouses and confused kiddos. We came out stronger for it, I absolutely adore my husband. He's seriously the nicest man you'll ever meet. It's impossible to get mad at him. Seriously, it's really hard. He's got a huge heart.
@@freewarrior6269 That's and easy one. If you never moved on, then you had no business getting into another relationship with another woman in the first place. It wasn't fair to her or yourself. If after years latter, your ex returns and you are contemplating leaving your new wife for your ex, then boy, you've got letting go issues you need to resolve and you don't belong in a relationship at all.
Earl Thomas Conley gained his angel wings today 😪 Thank you for all your beautiful songs sir ❤ You will truly be missed. RIP EARL THOMAS CONLEY COUNTRY MUSIC ICON 😭😭😭❤
One of my favorite real country music artists and I love this song! Sad he's gone from us, but singing 🎶 in the Heavenly Choir. I loved his song with Anita Pointer, one verse, wishing you could just rewind and start over---- but the world has turned too many times. A hard, life lesson. Love you Earl Thomas Conley! Sempre~ 💕 rosita 🌹
In the mid & late 80s you couldn't hardly turn on a country radio station without hearing Earl Thomas Conley, Vern Gosdin, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Restless Heart, Larry Gatlin, John Anderson, Tanya Tucker, T.Graham Brown, Conway Twitty, Johnny Lee, Charlie Daniels, Dolly Parton, The Bellamy Brothers, Don Williams, Mel McDaniels, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, George Strait, Johnny Paycheck, Ricky Van Shelton, Ronnie Milsap, T.G Shepperd, Eddy Raven, Rosanne Cash, Keith Whitley, John Conlee, Sweethearts Of The Rodeo, The Forrester Sisters, The Oakridge Boys, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle, Highway 101, Alabama, Hank Williams Jr, Dwight Yoakam, Reba McIntyre, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Charley Pride, & Ricky Skaggs...& I could go on & on. The mid & late 80s & TNN Network & CMT was so good...this really makes me miss that era of Country Music... That's when Country Music was still Real Country Music!!! Man.. I REALLY MISS THOSE TIMES!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.
Randy , don't forget that George and Merle did some of their best music in the 80's . that's when Possum did I Am What I Am and Still The Same Old Me .those two albums sent him over the no show years . also The Hag and he did their duo album then the 80's were firmly theirs . I know they are considered to be from the 60's crop though . thanx
A song is just words with a melody. And when words are spoken that have truth in them, they always hit differently. Based on the look in his eyes, if he hasnt lived the life he sang about, he should have been given an oscar. He had me convinced.
This is a beautiful song. So sorry to hear of his passing. One of my very favorite songs. I heard it for the first time at Bad Bobs at Memphis, Tn. Something about his voice spoke to lots of us. God bless his family. His voice will be around for many more years.
The good news is there are some who are trying to bring this stuff back in a different way. Namely Ernest and Hardy (Flower Shops and Wait In The Truck)
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism Why would you say that? Nobody asks to be cheated on! I was saying what I said in Hope's that maybe he felt that way when he was with her or me... I didn't know till after the fact, when I did find out it broke me! This song was just a thought that maybe he felt that way
@@kimberlyshaver5015 If he lived this song, then that means he cheated on his loving wife who was always faithful and good to him. If he lived this live before and you did too, then shame on both of you, cheaters. What do you mean, why would I say that? lol. It's a song about a guy cheating on his loving wife and how it leads to heartache.
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism Did you not understand that the other commenter was trying to tell you that SHE was cheated on? She wasn't the cheater! Pay attention!
@@Howiesgirl No. She may have meant to say that but she didn't. She said "You can see it in his eyes that he's lived this before.... Me too buddy!" Perhaps she isn't paying attention to the lyrics enough to know it's song about a man cheating on his wife and loving both woman, his loving wife who has always been faithful and good to him and his mistress who screws at night behind her back. If she's relating with him, she's a cheater. If she wasn't listening to what he was singing about and thought she was relating to someone who was cheated on, then of course, she's simply mistaken. How you understand her relating to the singer as being a cheating POS lol by actually misunderstanding the song lyrics is beyond me. Perhaps it's something she's trying to explain in her SECOND comment AFTER I condemned her relating to a cheater. Pay attention!
TILL I READ THE REPLYES I DID NOT KNOW OF HIS PASSING ,,I HAVE ALWAYS LOVE THIS SONG & ALL HIS MUSIC ,,I FEEL SO SAD ,,WONDER WHY NO ONE AIRED OF HIS PASSING,,R,I,P E,T,C,,,,WITH CONWAY & ALL YOUR FRIENDS,,,
I’m 46 . My dad is 77 we love music 50s 60s 70s and 80s .burned many cds for him in early 2000s .so I know his taste . Just the other day we had a cookout at my brothers house . As always I’m a dj playing my dad his songs . He asks me for a request I’m like ok dad what u wanna hear? He says early Conley . lol I’m like what my dad likes a little country but not much . I’m like earl thomas Conley ? He’s like yes . And I say holding her and loving u . He says yes that one . I’m like yes dad I’ll gladly play it . It’s a beautiful song . He retired 2 years ago 45 years as a trucker . He said he’s been hearing this song every day for the last week . Lost my mom 12 years ago . He’s a widow . They had their issues in the 80s . I guess my papa related .
I believe some of us were on the receiving end of this song and some on the taking side. It sounds rather romantic but when it happens it is so very painful. It is so sad to hold one man in your arms and loving another man that you cannot be with. It is the hardest thing I ever had to do. Thank heavens I held on to the man who loved me and I did learn to love him again and this time better than ever. I now appreciated what I had.❤
@@richardwolske2015 , I am glad that you told your best friend the truth that you fell in love with this other lady. At least you were honest, Richard and love just happen. Everything turn out the way it should have because look it is now 47 years later and you and your wife have been blessed with two fantastic children, and your best friend is still in your life as a best friend to you and to your wife. How terrific!!! God Bless!!! ❤
You are so right, I was in a relationship with a woman I loved and because it wasn’t fair that I had a wife at the same time who I also loved. I finally told Annie what I was doing wasn’t right and after hours of just holding her I left. I still love that girl and miss her so much.
There is still some good country out there. The station that I listen to is in LA, and I am in NH, but the music is worth it. It is a family owned station and they play what they want.
What happened to him. How did he pass away what was wrong with him I didn't hear it on the news or anyting. When he would come to Laughlin Nevada. I worked up in the Starview room and the dawn celebrity theater serving cocktails at his concerts. He was awesome Ray Price Merle Haggard and I can go on. I'm so sad he's gone. If you can let me know what happened to him. I would greatly appreciate it
Never have I ever seen/heard a person share perfectly a bruise on his heart both in his words and in his soul felt music that can reach down into other people’s hearts to touch their hurt that was buried so long ago.
It's sad. Another legend of country music has gone home. Why can't (and many, many more like his) music still be played today? I try to "feel" songs today. Nothing. Played ETC song today, and still brings chills. RIP Mr. Conley
YOU JUST DONT HEAR THIS TYPE OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANY MORE I MISS THE HEART AND PASSION AND POWER THAT SINGERS LIKE EARL THOMAS AND GEORGE JONES ALL THOSE GUYS SUNG WITH RAW TALENT
My dad would disagree with you. This was pop country too him . Music changes all the time you either change with it are don't. I enjoy the new stuff as much as the 70 80.
Love that smile Lisa. If this is you. I have no idea why I'm writing this. Or what I should say. But maybe someday I will find out. Till that day. I can't wit to find out.
This is the truest song ever written and performed! I have lived it! It’s the Cold Hard Truth! Life has been very difficult and sad even after reconciliation!
I've loved this song since it was released, when I was in high school. The conflict of emotions, the triumph of conviction over passion, the beautiful lyrics, the delivery...everything about it is perfect. Well done, sir.
“If she’d give me one good reason I’d be gone, but she ain’t done one thing wrong.” Might be the simplest and best lyric ever written on this topic. So relatable. I dated my high school sweetheart for 4 years. I spent the last two of those years hoping for a reason to leave. She never gave me one. I finally had the courage to end things. It broke her heart, and I didn’t want to break anyone’s heart.
Earl felt every word of this song, you can feel the pain in his voice. Some singers will sing a song like this with a smile on their face, and it destroys it for me, you can tell they're just singing words and haven't lived the song.
Mike I...Preach On...Preach On...Preach On my Friend...Preach On. Man...I miss CMT, the 80s & early 90s country music. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MOST OF THIS TRASH BEING PLAYED ON COUNTRY MUSIC STATIONS TODAY IS EVEN CONSIDERED TO BE COUNTRY MUSIC. MOST OF THIS TRASH IS ABOUT 2,000 MILES AWAY FROM REAL COUNTRY MUSIC.
WOOWOOOWW. Have not heard this in 20 or more years... I swear I felt pain as soon as I heard it. The song touches those who have suffered, for he sings suffering.
Hello. How are you doing? Hope you're fine. I am Mike Collins and I'm Originally from Norway but currently live in Rochester new York city Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl.
Love this song and his voice! 💞 My hubby is amazed how I know the words to so many songs. It's easy when they're good and meaningful! Such great storytelling!! 💞💕💕 He's in God's Choir now! 🙏🙌🙏
Am i the only one noticing the tears in his eyes? Wow! This is a masterpiece! Love you Thomas💯
I did. The tears are the song.
This man was one of the greatest thank you ETC
I noticed, so much depth in his voice also
MISS him
❤😂❤❤😂❤ 2:16 2:21
No you weren't I noticed it too
I learned about Earl Thomas Conley when I saw Blake Shelton win a big award at the CMA’s and he said that he was giving it to Earl’s family because Earl did not win any of those and he was so deserving to win for his songwriting. Very gracious of Blake.
Been listening to his music for years
@@floydpeele3489😊
Wow a true country legend ❤
Rest in peace earl Thomas Conley a true singer
Who is still listening to this incredible song 39 years later?
Me ❤
And me...
Me too...
Me
Me too
This song makes me cry
Me too , always !
They don’t make em like this anymore the songs that were real and from the heart the made you feel something
Dang he's smooth I'm about to be 41 and I grew up on guys like him and Alabama and collin Raye and man i miss country like this . this new country is crap
Yes, today's country is terrible. Why are we not listening to new artists like this.
You’re not kidding this is country quality
Good tune need more old school if they only new george jones or strait or Keith shit
Earl Thomas Conley is one of the best of all time
Is that his son singing background on this song?,looks just like him,love all his songs ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
I feel his pain. It's such an emotional song
The first time I heard this song I was in the middle of a 22 year relationship with a well known married man. This was before social media and one night he brought me this CD and told me this song said exactly how he felt. He was a rock star so I don't know how he discovered a country song but after I listened to it, we held each other and cried. That was several years ago but I still cry when I hear it
I have been seeing a man for 11 years now who is living (though not married) to another woman. I really felt this song. However, I know at the end of the day, the woman they go home to is the woman they love the most, and we are fooling ourselves if we think otherwise.
@@BornFree6664 of course you're right but every story is unique. I've never regreted my time with him. I travelled the world with him and I'm a rich woman now thanks to his generosity but that doesn't mean it was easy. I finally walked away when his band was inducted into the R&RHOF and the wife insisted on going with him. But I have no regrets.
@@Robyn-mi7pl I don't regret my time with mine either, which is still ongoing. In my case I already owned my home and have a very good job in mining, so had no need for his money which I think is what attracted him to me (I certainly am not young, two years after meeting him my children have popped out 6 grandchildren 🤗). He attends all my family events, childrens weddings, 21sts, birthdays. My grandchildren know him as Nanny's friend. Also, his other partner knows about me, and my family knows also. We only get one life so we must grab our happiness when we can, and he makes me happy.
@@BornFree6664 And that's all that matters. It sounds like you've made a good life for yourself. I think you and I are the lucky ones. My married man is still my best friend. Love and happiness to you and your family.
@BornFree6664 Not true. Sometimes you just gotta do the right thing. No matter low much it hurts. And you can't say a word when she walks away.
Solid Country Gold right here.
Any singer that has a tear in the voice, will make the audience feel the words. He's pretty perfect.
Love this song describes my relationships
@gregnormal5101hi what's up I'm Jay
I enjoy doing pushups and sit ups WBU Greg nice to meet you
That's how you can tell what a REAL singer is. They don't just sing the song, THEY FEEL IT!
Him and Keith Whitley
He poured such raw emotion into this song. You don't only hear his amazing voice, you FEEL the whole song also. Legend
Amen! You feel this song in your bones
Well said Brother!
Yes, true.. it don't change the fact, that a MAN IS A MAN IS A MAN
Yes true feel also
Absolutely
You can see in this man's face he's speaking from experience....
This is what REAL COUNTRY is all about. I don't know where this "new country sound" came from but it needs to go back there. RIP dear sir, you have a voice of gold.
Yes you are right. Nice memories with this song back in the 60s one of my favorite country music singer. How are you Fran ?
lol cringe
Somewhere, got too much Pop influence. I'd rather hear the music like this, that I heard as a kid.
there is new "real oountry" though it hasnt died it has just changed.
I only love the old country ❤️
This is real country music. You don't just listen to this type of music, you feel it. You can hear the emotions in his voice. I miss this type of country music.
The song is just saying exactly what I passed through.
AMEN
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I can totally relate ND this song came out at the perfect time
I Agree Brinng Back Real Country !🤠❤
He actually looks 😢 while he’s singing this.
Why isn't country music still like this ? Pure classic !!
Damn good question.
Because country went WOKE back in the 90's and it's SUCKED ever since!
money and greed
I try mightily at that query to reflect upon James Coburn at Sam Peckinpah''s (age 59) wake when the same lament passed around that he took so much with him, but "Why isn't"---Not verbatim, but it will do, this evening..."Be ever so grateful to what he left for us. It was a miracle."
It still is. You just have to look for it. Just because pop country stations play pop country doesn’t mean this type of stuff isn’t still out there.
Regardless of how many times I hear this song it always makes my heart ache. You can hear his genuine personal pain, it's both tragic and beautiful at the same time. You can't fake that deep level of sorrow.
If it's lived experience, then he deserves the sorrow he brought on himself. Had he been true and stuck to his oath, not gotten involved with another woman, while he promised to be true to his love, he wouldn't be in the heartache in the first place. Don't feel bad for people who can't keep it in their pants. Shame on him for getting into a committed relationship if he wanted to continue living a single life. Don't ever put up with sleeze bag man like that, Christina. Know that you deserve far better.
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism I have an amazing husband. On June 22nd we celebrated our 20 year anniversary. We both came from broken marriages with a couple children and a ton of heartache. He has 2 boys, I have 2 girls. We survived being a blended family. Our family came with total loons for ex spouses and confused kiddos. We came out stronger for it, I absolutely adore my husband. He's seriously the nicest man you'll ever meet. It's impossible to get mad at him. Seriously, it's really hard. He's got a huge heart.
@@freewarrior6269 That's and easy one. If you never moved on, then you had no business getting into another relationship with another woman in the first place. It wasn't fair to her or yourself. If after years latter, your ex returns and you are contemplating leaving your new wife for your ex, then boy, you've got letting go issues you need to resolve and you don't belong in a relationship at all.
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism stfu Karen. Nobody's perfect. Including your ass. Lol.
@@billystclair1528 Sounds like Billy Karen is feeling bad about cheating. Meet my mute button, cheating, trolling Karen.
Nothing like this comes out of NASHEVILLE any more .................
Yep. It’s sad too… this is real country music.
That's because Nashville has gone WOKE! FUCK NASHVILLE THESE DAYS!
You are so right!
Or anywhere for that fact. Computers and f ing auto tune they stop trying to make there voices better and some just can't sing.
Not by a long shot. We were blessed to grow up listening to this.
Earl Thomas Conley gained his angel wings today 😪 Thank you for all your beautiful songs sir ❤ You will truly be missed. RIP EARL THOMAS CONLEY
COUNTRY MUSIC ICON 😭😭😭❤
AMEN
Well said. Unfortunately they don''t make many singer-songwriters like ETC anymore. A sad commentary on where the genre...and our world...has gone.
Country music world is a lessor place with out him
💔🙏
Go rest hi on that mountin Earl. The angles gained a wonderful one today.Love you and your beautiful music.
He’s a very unmentioned legend in so many ways. Absolutely amazing beautiful voice. He makes us feel the song
❤Heart song, indeed.
One of my favorite real country music artists and I love this song! Sad he's gone from us, but singing 🎶 in the Heavenly Choir. I loved his song with Anita Pointer, one verse, wishing you could just rewind and start over---- but the world has turned too many times. A hard, life lesson. Love you Earl Thomas Conley! Sempre~ 💕 rosita 🌹
So true
@@LaidBackLora What's the name of your book? 🌹 rosita
I agree William
He quietly made some of the most real and home hitting songs.
Yes he did
Yeah cheating, that's real and so wonderful LOL
@@kbanghart cheating is real deal shit for some though.
He was great!
@@alanaeckert9566
Some? I'd say almost everyone has experienced betrayal from someone they care about.
In the mid & late 80s you couldn't hardly turn on a country radio station without hearing Earl Thomas Conley, Vern Gosdin, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Restless Heart, Larry Gatlin, John Anderson, Tanya Tucker, T.Graham Brown, Conway Twitty, Johnny Lee, Charlie Daniels, Dolly Parton, The Bellamy Brothers, Don Williams, Mel McDaniels, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, George Strait, Johnny Paycheck, Ricky Van Shelton, Ronnie Milsap, T.G Shepperd, Eddy Raven, Rosanne Cash, Keith Whitley, John Conlee, Sweethearts Of The Rodeo, The Forrester Sisters, The Oakridge Boys, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle, Highway 101, Alabama, Hank Williams Jr, Dwight Yoakam, Reba McIntyre, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Charley Pride, & Ricky Skaggs...& I could go on & on.
The mid & late 80s & TNN Network & CMT was so good...this really makes me miss that era of Country Music...
That's when Country Music was still Real Country Music!!!
Man..
I REALLY MISS THOSE TIMES!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
Randy Miller you named alot of great ones they all had so many great songs.
ALL the very best Country. Don't forget, King George Strait!
@@AngelLadyinSC
You are so right...I did forget to name King George Strait...I'm so glad you caught that.
Thanks again.
Randy , don't forget that George and Merle did some of their best music in the 80's . that's when Possum did I Am What I Am and Still The Same Old Me .those two albums sent him over the no show years . also The Hag and he did their duo album then the 80's were firmly theirs . I know they are considered to be from the 60's crop though . thanx
Amen !!!!
A song is just words with a melody. And when words are spoken that have truth in them, they always hit differently. Based on the look in his eyes, if he hasnt lived the life he sang about, he should have been given an oscar. He had me convinced.
One of the best songs ever done!!!!
This may be the best damn country song ever.
Close race with "Don't Close Your Eyes." ♥♥
That or He Stopped Loving Her Today.
@@Earthgal1964
I love "dont close your eyes"
E T C was bad ass and still is listen to him all the time
2nd.
Sunday morning comin down is #1.
one of the best country singers I've ever had the privilege to know. ..Miss you my friend
This is a beautiful song. So sorry to hear of his passing. One of my very favorite songs. I heard it for the first time at Bad Bobs at Memphis, Tn. Something about his voice spoke to lots of us. God bless his family. His voice will be around for many more years.
I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😊 the song but when last did you played it?
@@ginocandia5770 ciao Gino!🙋😍😘💘🍀
So emotional this song back in the 60s one of my favorite country music singer. How are you Janice ?
@@ginocandia5770I'm playing it now. I played it numerous times.
I definitely miss listening to music like this one, I wish more country music radio stations would play more music like this one.
Right all the play is the new stuff
The good news is there are some who are trying to bring this stuff back in a different way. Namely Ernest and Hardy (Flower Shops and Wait In The Truck)
Prime country on siriusxm plays this kind of music think it channel 58
They can't. merl was right. Murderers been communicated down on music row.
Brotherly love. With kieth. Favorite
You can see it in his eyes that he's lived this before.... Me too buddy!
Then you only have yourself to blame.
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism Why would you say that? Nobody asks to be cheated on! I was saying what I said in Hope's that maybe he felt that way when he was with her or me... I didn't know till after the fact, when I did find out it broke me! This song was just a thought that maybe he felt that way
@@kimberlyshaver5015 If he lived this song, then that means he cheated on his loving wife who was always faithful and good to him. If he lived this live before and you did too, then shame on both of you, cheaters. What do you mean, why would I say that? lol. It's a song about a guy cheating on his loving wife and how it leads to heartache.
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism Did you not understand that the other commenter was trying to tell you that SHE was cheated on? She wasn't the cheater! Pay attention!
@@Howiesgirl No. She may have meant to say that but she didn't.
She said "You can see it in his eyes that he's lived this before.... Me too buddy!"
Perhaps she isn't paying attention to the lyrics enough to know it's song about a man cheating on his wife and loving both woman, his loving wife who has always been faithful and good to him and his mistress who screws at night behind her back.
If she's relating with him, she's a cheater.
If she wasn't listening to what he was singing about and thought she was relating to someone who was cheated on, then of course, she's simply mistaken.
How you understand her relating to the singer as being a cheating POS lol by actually misunderstanding the song lyrics is beyond me. Perhaps it's something she's trying to explain in her SECOND comment AFTER I condemned her relating to a cheater. Pay attention!
The emotion on his face really brings to this song to life.
RIP
Yes it does it a beautiful song
He looks so heartbroken!
yes, I thought his eyes looked "teary" (so sad)
Yes, I also noticed tears in his eyes! I just love this song! One of my favorites of Classic Country!
Beautiful song, yet a heartbreaker. Reminds us not to step on or over that "line" when married....world of grief.
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100% said. It’ll lead to a bad heartache. Make you regret your decision for the rest of your life if she was good to you.
My step over that line when we was married
Still trying to forgive myself of infidelity
GAIL I AGREE TOTALLY!!!
Excellent wording of word's,,Excellent work and beautiful songs
another country music icon has passed away. R.I.P Earl Thomas Conley
October 17, 1941 - April 10, 2019 .
Hardest thing you'll ever have to do...R.I.P bud
Oh no, this is the first time I have heard about this. RIP my brother.
I didn't know. ... How sad
What?? I hadn't even heard about his death. Damn man that's terrible. Another great icon lost to time, but will never be forgotten.
TILL I READ THE REPLYES I DID NOT KNOW OF HIS PASSING ,,I HAVE ALWAYS LOVE THIS SONG & ALL HIS MUSIC ,,I FEEL SO SAD ,,WONDER WHY NO ONE AIRED OF HIS PASSING,,R,I,P E,T,C,,,,WITH CONWAY & ALL YOUR FRIENDS,,,
One of the most treasured songs, sung by a legend, in my memory. Right next to, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” by Keith Whitley. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hi Anna, how are you
Dont close your eyes is a beautiful song for sure. Have a great evening Anna
It sure is, my best song ever, never forget the first time hearing it! WOW
@@jeanniecooper7390 hi Jeannie, how are you?
My two favorite legends also.
The man had like 17 straight #1s and is a country music LEGEND...but he isn't in the country music hall of fame! They'll never be another ETC!
He was robbed..one of the best!
An artist must be nominated for the hall of frame. Great artist
He should have been in the Country music hall of fame years ago. This new bunch aren’t even country.
Well said.
Well he should of have been. Probably the best thing they could do to honor his death is induct him into the Hall Of Fame that's for sure.........
I’m 46 . My dad is 77 we love music 50s 60s 70s and 80s .burned many cds for him in early 2000s .so I know his taste . Just the other day we had a cookout at my brothers house . As always I’m a dj playing my dad his songs . He asks me for a request I’m like ok dad what u wanna hear? He says early Conley . lol I’m like what my dad likes a little country but not much . I’m like earl thomas Conley ? He’s like yes . And I say holding her and loving u . He says yes that one . I’m like yes dad I’ll gladly play it . It’s a beautiful song . He retired 2 years ago 45 years as a trucker . He said he’s been hearing this song every day for the last week . Lost my mom 12 years ago . He’s a widow . They had their issues in the 80s . I guess my papa related .
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RIP Gone at 77 Sad. When Country was worth listening to.
I didn't know he'd passed away, God rest his soul xx
When country music was great
Country is just pop music without even a twang.
ken mcfarlane I agree 😢
Possibly the most underrated country music artist of all time. RIP.
Bj Tomas
Agreed, beautiful voice. Love it, just something about his sound on gerneral❤
I agree
Keith Whitley
Xander Allen love Keith Whitley, I don’t believe he was underrated at all. He’s considered one of the greats, just left us way too soon.
His voice wow his voice so clean miss the golden years of classic golden country
miss this Ole Boy , no one could sing the hard hitting songs like ETC.
A classic indeed. One of my favorites.
I believe some of us were on the receiving end of this song and some on the taking side. It sounds rather romantic but when it happens it is so very painful. It is so sad to hold one man in your arms and loving another man that you cannot be with. It is the hardest thing I ever had to do. Thank heavens I held on to the man who loved me and I did learn to love him again and this time better than ever. I now appreciated what I had.❤
Same here ❤
🦋🌹🦋 Lessons Learned In Life 🦋🌹🦋 67 and still have the memories 💔
@@richardwolske2015 , I am glad that you told your best friend the truth that you fell in love with this other lady. At least you were honest, Richard and love just happen. Everything turn out the way it should have because look it is now 47 years later and you and your wife have been blessed with two fantastic children, and your best friend is still in your life as a best friend to you and to your wife. How terrific!!! God Bless!!! ❤
@@wynonabieneman7985 , yes it was just lessons I had to learn in life, Wynona!!!🦋
You are so right, I was in a relationship with a woman I loved and because it wasn’t fair that I had a wife at the same time who I also loved. I finally told Annie what I was doing wasn’t right and after hours of just holding her I left. I still love that girl and miss her so much.
The difference with the old time singers, their interpretation of a song was as real and sentimental as a vivid experience.
They sang from the heart and spoke to the soul.
@@MySnaz Absolutely right!!
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The Baby Boomers Generation Rocked & Always Will ❤ from Wilmington Nc 5/5/21
Real song! Straight from the heart.
Man that guy must have lived these songs he sings.
This was the first song I heard him sing, and immediately fell in love with his music. His voice is so filled with emotion.
These legends are dying and we are left with today's crappy country. RIP.
There is still some good country out there. The station that I listen to is in LA, and I am in NH, but the music is worth it. It is a family owned station and they play what they want.
I totally agree!
Try frank foster and cody jinks
We do have one more great country music singer and it would be CHRIS YOUNG
WE GOT YOU TUBE SO WE CAN LISTEN UNTIL OUR HEARTS CONTENT. I LOVE IT.
What happened to country music??? I sure miss great music like this.
Today country music sucks !!
U got that right!
Thank God for TH-cam, Pandora, Amazon or whatever. I haven't listened to a modern station in years
William Johnson. Ain’t that the truth. This is real country music 👍
Same issues people have changed over the years just like this country.
In his eyes you can tell, He meant every word he sang. And I have to admit, so did I as I sang along.
Beautiful song by a country artist
Whoever wrote this, lived it
and still more are in the ...web...
What a nice memories with this song back in the 60s one of my favorite country music singer. How are you TravelFan ?
The emotion and passion in this song are incomparable! The tear in his eyes the whole time! You font get this no more nowadays
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But he was an inconsiderate asshole, playing with the emotions of two women. He deserved to end up alone.
@@Grisbi6 MAYBE?
So sad to learn of Earl Thomas Conley's death. Another great is gone. 💔
Kristy Renae all the greats are going to to heaven to soon
My all time favorite gone!!!
What happened to him. How did he pass away what was wrong with him I didn't hear it on the news or anyting. When he would come to Laughlin Nevada. I worked up in the Starview room and the dawn celebrity theater serving cocktails at his concerts. He was awesome Ray Price Merle Haggard and I can go on. I'm so sad he's gone. If you can let me know what happened to him. I would greatly appreciate it
He had dementia
He one beautiful singer he be sadly miss RIP
It's haunting. Can't stop listening....
Please don’t. He wouldn’t want you to!!
R.I.P. Earl Thomas Conley please sing a song for my Granny in heaven she loved you!!!
@Kathy Leatherman ya they just dont make music like this anymore!!! im sure you have since found new love though.
I'll be your friend
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Dang..I'm.crying! I still love someone and its been almost 20 years. I remember listening to this wth my dad...
You can see him choke up….. This REAL country.
Haven't heard this in years! Beautiful ❤️
RIP, Mr. Conley. Thanks for sharing your gift with us. We were indeed blessed.
I don't think anyone else could sing this as well as he does. Perfect voice
Hey how are you doing today..?
Agreed.
He has always, always been my favorite.
I never, never get tired of hearing him sing.❤
I don’t either!!! I love the music he treasured us with!!!
Never have I ever seen/heard a person share perfectly a bruise on his heart both in his words and in his soul felt music that can reach down into other people’s hearts to touch their hurt that was buried so long ago.
It's like George said . Whose going too fill there shoes .You are forever Earl.
They need a heart emoji. Your statement us spot on.
He died today. 💔💔
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It's sad. Another legend of country music has gone home. Why can't (and many, many more like his) music still be played today? I try to "feel" songs today. Nothing. Played ETC song today, and still brings chills. RIP Mr. Conley
Don williams
He was one of the best God needed his beautiful voice to sing in his choir
One of the few songs that can bring tears to my eyes.
While he is singing this song, there are tears in his eyes. Heart and soul.
Tears in my eyes. My mom loved this song. I lost her almost 2 years ago. It still hurts.
So emotional. with this song back in the 60s one of my favorite country music singer. How are you Peggy ?
So much emotion singing this song. He has a great voice
YOU JUST DONT HEAR THIS TYPE OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANY MORE I MISS THE HEART AND PASSION AND POWER THAT SINGERS LIKE EARL THOMAS AND GEORGE JONES ALL THOSE GUYS SUNG WITH RAW TALENT
Now! This is real county music.... miss the real stuff
ME TOO...
love your phrase.."the real stuff!"....and it was
My dad would disagree with you. This was pop country too him . Music changes all the time you either change with it are don't. I enjoy the new stuff as much as the 70 80.
Never going to come again 😀
Bill Petrie : Your dad would just have to DISAGREE with me I DON'T CARE WHAT IT WAS TO YOUR DAD SO WHAT WITH WHAT IT WAS TO YOUR DAD.
I don’t just hear this , I actually FEEL it!! Magnificent!!!!!
This song brings back so many emotions from 30 years ago. Wow! I feel every single word.
I can literally feel the emotion when he is singing this song.
One of the best voices in country music - EVER! I love hearing that velvety tone & voice.
I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😊 the song but when last did you play it?
Love that smile Lisa. If this is you. I have no idea why I'm writing this. Or what I should say. But maybe someday I will find out. Till that day. I can't wit to find out.
Hi Lisa, how are you doing
You must have never heard Wynn Stewart. He was the king of Bakersfield county.
So Emotional. Nice memories with this song back in the 60s one of my favorite country music singer. How are you Lisa ?
This is the truest song ever written and performed! I have lived it! It’s the Cold Hard Truth! Life has been very difficult and sad even after reconciliation!
This kind of music is like a drug.....powerful 💪
I forgot just how good Earl Thomas Conley could be at grabbing your heart with his songs. Thanks for reintroducing me to his style.
Hi Sue, how are you doing
I've loved this song since it was released, when I was in high school. The conflict of emotions, the triumph of conviction over passion, the beautiful lyrics, the delivery...everything about it is perfect. Well done, sir.
Great song.
His eyes. His eyes feel every word.
It comes from the heart....as if he had experienced such pain
He lived it.
Those sad, bushy eyebrows do the trick!
Give us back our Country music 😢
“If she’d give me one good reason I’d be gone, but she ain’t done one thing wrong.” Might be the simplest and best lyric ever written on this topic. So relatable. I dated my high school sweetheart for 4 years. I spent the last two of those years hoping for a reason to leave. She never gave me one. I finally had the courage to end things. It broke her heart, and I didn’t want to break anyone’s heart.
How thoughtful ....still love her but love you more ,,,,nothing like a good old simp song
I’ve never heard any ones voice that is so clear an strong an he can hold that same sound completely the entire song, it’s so beautiful !!
Hello friend! I can see you do love his songs so much! But he’s good tho!
Hello dear @ Connie
Hello dear how are you doing @Connie
Who is the young guy singing beside him he looks like he might be family
Hi Connie, how are you doing today
Rest in Peace ETC-You had some great songs out and this one is one of my favorites
I so agree with that comment, his unique voice alone was outstanding and his sound was captivating ♥️ will always love his music, so sad he’s gone🙏
Georgus (* VOICE *) BEAUTIFUL SONG UNBELIEVABLY PERFECTION 💯 %
This guy has a voice like no other "Country" singer.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hello layne
@@christophergery2867hey what's up I'm Jay from NC nice 2 meet you
Earl felt every word of this song, you can feel the pain in his voice. Some singers will sing a song like this with a smile on their face, and it destroys it for me, you can tell they're just singing words and haven't lived the song.
Such a soul-feeling- hit the heart head on voice. I will listen to him more.
Damn that’s Good Country! 💘😅
There is no school like old school
Mike I...Preach On...Preach On...Preach On my Friend...Preach On.
Man...I miss CMT, the 80s & early 90s country music.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MOST OF THIS TRASH BEING PLAYED ON COUNTRY MUSIC STATIONS TODAY IS EVEN CONSIDERED TO BE COUNTRY MUSIC.
MOST OF THIS TRASH IS ABOUT 2,000 MILES AWAY FROM REAL COUNTRY MUSIC.
Amen Brother
Amen. I hate the new country music with a passion.
Play All By Myself don't want to live
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❤ I’m 39 years old and still been sitting to this 👏👏👏 never get tired of it love it
WOOWOOOWW. Have not heard this in 20 or more years... I swear I felt pain as soon as I heard it. The song touches those who have suffered, for he sings suffering.
Yes dear I agree with. He songs are so lovely and touching
Hello. How are you doing? Hope you're fine. I am Mike Collins and I'm Originally from Norway but currently live in Rochester new York city Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl.
@@mikecollins186 CROSS country skied in Norway, Winter Survival Training, US Army.. I absolutely loved it there. 1996ish
Love this song and his voice! 💞 My hubby is amazed how I know the words to so many songs. It's easy when they're good and meaningful! Such great storytelling!! 💞💕💕 He's in God's Choir now! 🙏🙌🙏
How many of you can truly relate to the words? I can for sure!
This one hits a little too close to home
The breaks in his voice as he sings this. You can feel the pain of telling these words to someone.
This song still sinks into me from my younger years , this is what is real music
So sad but I can feel the pain 😂
I'm living that now, knowing I'll never be able to love another as much as I loved her!!