Im not a big country fan, but i came across this video! He has a great, deep gentle, calming voice! Beautiful! Let,s go back to the day when a singer just sings! Simple lyrics, simply sand, simple instruments!
When I was in Saudi Arabia during ODS, I got this album on cassette from donations from a library. I listened to it almost every day for those four months.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Skip's voice was amazing. Nobody else sounded like him. So distinctive. James House and Radney Foster also had very distinctive voices. Two more great singer/songwriters that never got the recognition they justly deserved.
He walked away from Nashville back in the 90's to pursue his career on a little bit of a different path. He just kept writing hit after hit and has written so much music on the charts with # 1 songs being recorded by others that he was still outshining the competition without singing a note himself.
I have listened to country my hole life and I'm just now hearing this guy and this song I'll tell you George straight is the king but Skip Ewing is right there with him Love this song can't stop replaying it just can't figure how I haven't heard of him?????
As songwriters in country music go, when it comes to lyricists, Skip Ewing is SUCH an amazing craftsman. He has written some lines that IMMEDIATELY reduced me to tears. When it comes to lyrics in country music, I think he's as good as anyone in the last 50 years, easily. I am a professional musician and songwriter, but there are some of his lyrics that I simply WISH I had written. And of course he is a very solid acoustic guitarist and a very good singer. Have liked and admired him for many years!!!
I first heard this song in August of 1988. I was in a hospital bed recovering from lung surgery. I learned the song shortly afterward. I was still able to sing after that, thank God.
Richard Nye: I'm so happy for you! I had minor but scary surgery on my neck which might have impaired my vocal cords. First thing I did when i woke up was sing! Thank you, God!
I'm so glad for you! As a singer. I cannot imagine not being able to sing. Think of that line from Shawn Colvin's song:"if thrre were no music. I would not get through."
“Every Other Weekend” - Recorded by Reba McEntire. “I Believe” - Performed by Diamond Rio. “Love, Me” - Sung by Collin Raye. “Rebecca Lynn” - Made famous by Bryan White. “Someone Else’s Star” - Also performed by Bryan White. “The Gospel According to Luke” - A song by Skip Ewing (and many more, many more)
he simply writes words and phrases that make you want to take a deep breath and realize there are some people who just get it way before anyone else. Every word and thought original and from their heart and soul. I am a songwriter who went to Nashville for a weeks visit in 1987. Tho only dream I had at the time was to have one of these stars sing one of my songs. Many great writers toil, I'm sure in the background. Look at a Billboard Chart and the number of writers on every top song. Sometimes, it takes a team. This guy does it all on his own
Just an absolute crying shame that Skip is just a footnote from the 80s. Should have been a superstar. Unfortunately someone took country out of country music.
I have 2 others I've loved as much. Guy Clark and Rodney Crowell. Amazing lyricists. Great singers and story tellers! Skip is way up there in quality sounds!!
Tom I agree with you! He is as good with words as I’ve ever known over the many years. But for some reason he just never vaulted to the top like I believe he deserved. He certainly writes and sings his soul into his songs!
I fell in love with Loid listening to skips songs… we were engaged a short time then split up, then started dating again 10 years later and about 6 weeks later he was killed in a mining accident. The night he died he came to me in a dream that I’ve never forgotten.
I remember the first time I ever saw Skip Ewing, 1980's Minnesota State Fair he was playing at one of the free stage shows, I was hooked. I bought his cassette tape and played it until it was wrecked💜💜💜💜💜
I heard one of Skip's songs on XM Radio today, God it brought back memories. I saw him in concert back in the late 80's. He's one of the best songwriters around
One of my all time favorite Skip Ewing songs!! I actually have MANY favorites....... well.... I can't honestly say I dislike ANY of his songs!! But some take me to a special place with a special meaning when I listen to them ..... Thank you Skip for sharing your talent with the world!
I have Skip's first album with all of his great songs. Don't understand why he didn't go to the top. Great voice, great selection of songs. Trying to keep up with his career. Hope we hear from him again real soon. A great talent.
One of my old all time favorites. Think i was 18 when i first heard it in 1988. When country was still country. Still think he is a great artist xx to Skip
One of the most AMAZING singers and songwriter to EVER come along. I have always wondered what happened to Skip? I do not think that he ever wrote or put out a bad song or song that I did not like. The Gospel According to Luke, will forever be my favorite album. I love every single song 🎵 on that album. I would sure love to hear more music 🎶 from Skip. I never could understand why he let other people cut ✂️ his songs 🎵 when he has such a great voice and should have recorded them himself. Imho He is such an incredibly talented artist.
Skip Ewing made it as big as he wanted too. Nothing was holding him back but him self. He writes and sings his songs exactly as much as he wants to. Truly a legend in his field. The one thing that did slow him down was his divorce. His commitment to his family always came first. A true artist with TOTAL control if his career in music. He has respect of the entire country music industry. He is a true superstar.
YES I LOVE SKIP EWINGS MUSIC I SAW HIM IN CONCERT HERE IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO A LONG TIME AGO. NOT TO MENTION HE IS ORIGINALLY FROM THE STATE OF COLORADO AND YES HE DOES HAVE GREAT TALENT hE IS A FANTASTIC SINGER AND SONGWRITER AS WELL.
skip ewing is the most amazing singer...what ever happened to him? ALL of his songs take me back to a place when I was the happiest I have ever been and will ever be again
What happened to Skip Ewing? This man has such a heart ❤️ touching voice! It's been so long since I've heard him and when I heard this song my heart ❤️ was touched or say woke it up with this feeling that I still feel! You are a one of a kind Skip Ewing! God bless 🙏 you and your family 💓
Wonderful song from a rational point of view. Fear and Excitement all combined in one. Giving your heart unconditionally to the right person is one of life's most precious moment.
The most underrated country artist of all-time.
Im not a big country fan, but i came across this video! He has a great, deep gentle, calming voice! Beautiful! Let,s go back to the day when a singer just sings! Simple lyrics, simply sand, simple instruments!
When I was in Saudi Arabia during ODS, I got this album on cassette from donations from a library. I listened to it almost every day for those four months.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Skip's voice was amazing. Nobody else sounded like him. So distinctive. James House and Radney Foster also had very distinctive voices. Two more great singer/songwriters that never got the recognition they justly deserved.
I had forgotten just how much I loved him!! Listening June 7, 2024 and still loving his tender voice!!!! 💝🌹🤗💋🥰💯😍🎶🎙
Skip and James House, two underrated singer/song writers.
One of the best artists I've ever heard.His songs are all solid gold, I don't understand why he didn't reach superstar status
He walked away from Nashville back in the 90's to pursue his career on a little bit of a different path. He just kept writing hit after hit and has written so much music on the charts with # 1 songs being recorded by others that he was still outshining the competition without singing a note himself.
He's got a very soothing calming reassuring voice
I have listened to country my hole life and I'm just now hearing this guy and this song I'll tell you George straight is the king but Skip Ewing is right there with him Love this song can't stop replaying it just can't figure how I haven't heard of him?????
I love, love, love this song! 💗 I wish I could download it to my phone! Skip Ewing is the best singer/songwriter!
As songwriters in country music go, when it comes to lyricists, Skip Ewing is SUCH an amazing craftsman. He has written some lines that IMMEDIATELY reduced me to tears. When it comes to lyrics in country music, I think he's as good as anyone in the last 50 years, easily. I am a professional musician and songwriter, but there are some of his lyrics that I simply WISH I had written. And of course he is a very solid acoustic guitarist and a very good singer. Have liked and admired him for many years!!!
It makes you want someone who feels the exact same way about you
Yes he is he has so much Heart and soul in his music
When did this song come out it's a beautiful song and he has an amazing voice no one could sing it better
I see comments from 5 years ago why haven't I heard of this guy and his voice and this song it hasn't been played on the radio that is a #1 hit song
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I first heard this song in August of 1988. I was in a hospital bed recovering from lung surgery. I learned the song shortly afterward. I was still able to sing after that, thank God.
Richard Nye: I'm so happy for you! I had minor but scary surgery on my neck which might have impaired my vocal cords. First thing I did when i woke up was sing! Thank you, God!
It came out late 70's
I'm so glad for you! As a singer. I cannot imagine not being able to sing. Think of that line from Shawn Colvin's song:"if thrre were no music. I would not get through."
It came out in 1988 not the 70s about the same time as Don't Close Your Eyes
I love his Voice, so underrated, very good songwriter, singer too 🌹
One of my favorites......makes me smile.....warms my heart! Thank you Skip, so very talented!
He is incredible everything he sings it's from the heart. I don't know why Nashville doesn't put him on stage with the country music awards
VERY underrated artist. More people should know about Skip Ewing and his music.
Yes they should that guy can sing
“Every Other Weekend” - Recorded by Reba McEntire.
“I Believe” - Performed by Diamond Rio.
“Love, Me” - Sung by Collin Raye.
“Rebecca Lynn” - Made famous by Bryan White.
“Someone Else’s Star” - Also performed by Bryan White.
“The Gospel According to Luke” - A song by Skip Ewing (and many more, many more)
he simply writes words and phrases that make you want to take a deep breath and realize there are some people who just get it way before anyone else. Every word and thought original and from their heart and soul. I am a songwriter who went to Nashville for a weeks visit in 1987. Tho only dream I had at the time was to have one of these stars sing one of my songs. Many great writers toil, I'm sure in the background. Look at a Billboard Chart and the number of writers on every top song. Sometimes, it takes a team. This guy does it all on his own
Just an absolute crying shame that Skip is just a footnote from the 80s. Should have been a superstar. Unfortunately someone took country out of country music.
He opted horse ranching : )
@@audreyhill5720he is doing what he loves. Wish we could all be so lucky!
I could listen to you and Merle Haggard all day. Both of your voices are so silky smooth. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Oh my goodness ,✨❤️🔥✨I love this song , i forgot 💕 Thankyou Skip , one of my favorites,🌿🕊️🫒✨🍃
He has the kind of voice that gets me right in the pit of my stomach and I get sad and cry everytime I hear him wow what a great man.
I have 2 others I've loved as much. Guy Clark and Rodney Crowell.
Amazing lyricists. Great singers and story tellers! Skip is way up there in quality sounds!!
I don't know why he didn't make it further as a singer. He was a great performer, with a great voice. I am glad that he kept writing song's.
He made it! Too much fame is toxic. Too little means no income. I think he did just right.
Tom Mayer he did make it big in my opinion, his the most soulful country singer ever
Wonderful voice
He's awesome for sure, wonderful voice.
Tom I agree with you! He is as good with words as I’ve ever known over the many years. But for some reason he just never vaulted to the top like I believe he deserved. He certainly writes and sings his soul into his songs!
I fell in love with Loid listening to skips songs… we were engaged a short time then split up, then started dating again 10 years later and about 6 weeks later he was killed in a mining accident. The night he died he came to me in a dream that I’ve never forgotten.
This was when I was in high school brings back some good memories
I remember the first time I ever saw Skip Ewing, 1980's Minnesota State Fair he was playing at one of the free stage shows, I was hooked. I bought his cassette tape and played it until it was wrecked💜💜💜💜💜
He makes singing seem as natural as speaking!
Mary Johnson well said
I heard one of Skip's songs on XM Radio today, God it brought back memories. I saw him in concert back in the late 80's. He's one of the best songwriters around
I agree love him also
I VERY much agree!!!
Loving this Guy still in 2024
I swear every time I hear his voice, it's like falling in love. ❤
This is official 80's country. Don't hear this much anymore.
I loved this song on the first time I heard it in 88!! And I still do!!! My Dad was also called Skip!!❤
Some of the prettiest music I'VE EVER HEARD. One of my all time favorite songs.
How could anyone NOT fall for him?
One of my all time favorite Skip Ewing songs!! I actually have MANY favorites....... well.... I can't honestly say I dislike ANY of his songs!! But some take me to a special place with a special meaning when I listen to them ..... Thank you Skip for sharing your talent with the world!
I opened for him once when I sang country music. He was wonderful. I miss his music.
He sounded just like this live.
I saw him in concert and got his autograph. Great singer 👍
He’s not dead
I miss that kind of country music. .
I have Skip's first album with all of his great songs. Don't understand why he didn't go to the top. Great voice, great
selection of songs. Trying to keep up with his career. Hope we hear from him again real soon. A great talent.
this music is so much better than the crap that they play today......love this song...
Fantastic songwriter but such an awesome singer! Love his voice!
Absolutely love the way he sings
One of my old all time favorites. Think i was 18 when i first heard it in 1988. When country was still country. Still think he is a great artist xx to Skip
One of the most AMAZING singers and songwriter to EVER come along. I have always wondered what happened to Skip? I do not think that he ever wrote or put out a bad song or song that I did not like. The Gospel According to Luke, will forever be my favorite album. I love every single song 🎵 on that album. I would sure love to hear more music 🎶 from Skip. I never could understand why he let other people cut ✂️ his songs 🎵 when he has such a great voice and should have recorded them himself. Imho He is such an incredibly talented artist.
Loid wherever you are in Heaven I hope you see I still remember our song
It brings you back to me if only in a sweet memory
Skip Ewing made it as big as he wanted too. Nothing was holding him back but him self. He writes and sings his songs exactly as much as he wants to. Truly a legend in his field. The one thing that did slow him down was his divorce. His commitment to his family always came first. A true artist with TOTAL control if his career in music. He has respect of the entire country music industry. He is a true superstar.
Skip was born Donald Ralph Ewing. Hit #8 in Billboard, 10-1-88. God bless!
I so love Skip Ewing. Still one of my favorite singers of all time!
I love 1988❤
YES I LOVE SKIP EWINGS MUSIC I SAW HIM IN CONCERT HERE IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO A LONG TIME AGO. NOT TO MENTION HE IS ORIGINALLY FROM THE STATE OF COLORADO AND YES HE DOES HAVE GREAT TALENT hE IS A FANTASTIC SINGER AND SONGWRITER AS WELL.
I agree with all of you he's a wonderful talent.
My girl and i have 45 years married and still going.
Still a fan forever..
I got his autograph at a concert he signed my red roper boots and a picture. He was so sweet and handsome 💙
OMG ...it dont get better than that!!!
This brings back memories! Loved this song when it came out. Thx for posting it!
Always one of my favorite Skip Ewing recordings.
Skip is the total package. He can move me to tears. What the hell happened to country music anyway.
Country music at it's best!
My cutie puttie love this man and this song.
Still a great singer and songwriter. Love You!
A great singer who never got acknowledged what a voice
Love this song! I wish it was available on iTunes, along with Don’t mind if I Do.
Skip is an artist that never got the publicity he deserves.
The Skip Ewings and Bryan Whites and Steve Wariners and Earl Thomas Conleys et al got upstaged by influx of early 90s arena country-rock.
This is a true 80s classic!
BEAUTIFUL SONG
Voice of gold
Skip I live in N.Ireland and have played your music for years.What a joy to listen to your music.Its so soulful it makes me cry.
This is one of the prettiest songs you'll ever hear. Great singer.
Absolutely one of the finest songwriters and voices in country music! Great song ! Great Voice! Period!
skip ewing is the most amazing singer...what ever happened to him? ALL of his songs take me back to a place when I was the happiest I have ever been and will ever be again
I'm so crazy about skip Ewing. I love his music, brings back so many good memories with my late husband.
Such a beautiful and sincere voice. O, I miss the music we could all relate to and loved.
such a beautiful song.lots of truth to this music.
Such a shame he doesn't do music like this anymore. He only does gospel. Pity. I had this cassette when it came out!
My ex use to sing this song to me all the time. I will forever think of him when I hear this song.
May he RIP! 💔
I don't have far to fall
I've already fell totally
❤️💋❤️
such a timeless classic
What happened to Skip Ewing? This man has such a heart ❤️ touching voice! It's been so long since I've heard him and when I heard this song my heart ❤️ was touched or say woke it up with this feeling that I still feel! You are a one of a kind Skip Ewing! God bless 🙏 you and your family 💓
Skip is so talented, singer, songwriter(writes many of his songs, including this one), and guitarist. Love this song.
your right. do you ever hear anymore from him.
No, not in quite awhile. I hope he is still recording, but I don't know.
Awesome singer, amazing song writer, and one great head full of hair😁
This is true country music this is what we need more of today in country music
i love this song
Why can’t I get this song in iTunes Store ?? I luv luv luv it
What a beautiful song, and what a great voice. wow.
i WATCH this video over and over... I really enjoyed skip
Very Nice Song ,Hit the Nail Art the Point.
Wonderful song from a rational point of view. Fear and Excitement all combined in one. Giving your heart unconditionally to the right person is one of life's most precious moment.
I like this song.🙂
❤️❤️ Beautiful song .Just the way I feel about Dennis
Yes he is a great singer.
Skip is fantastic!!!!!! He was never recognized for his singing. I could listen to him sing a phone book.
Great video & singer
Love his voice and musical 🎼
love his voice a wonderful and amazing singer
Brings back pleasant memories. Skip Ewing all the way. The best! Thank you....
I just love SkipEuing he has such A relaxing voice.....lori freeman
Duncan,Oklahoma
i love skip ewings music 🎶 🎵 😌
wish music can be like that again.
i remember watching him sit in te grass singing this whole cd,, on cmt sounding just like this..loved his music
I love I don't have far to fall by skip Ewing.
He is one of the best! Enough said?
His best song of his career as far as I'm concerned ❤❤
I think that's one of the best ever heard. thank you