I was born and raised in Staunton Va. I grew up listening and watching the Statler Brothers and was even around them a few times. Eric done a excellent job with this song. Wish he would do more.
My late mom heard this on the radio and loved it! She always felt like the Statler Brothers version was a bit too "chipper" for someone who's slowly losing their mind. She said that, with the drums and Eric's deeper darker voice, the song becomes more dangerous-sounding, like he's about to crack and start killing people a la "Falling Down". (If you haven't seen that movie, watch it. It's good)
I love the original but it hit me that it is more chipper, or at least in the early versions of it. My mom played this type of music when I was a kid (born in 70) so even though it wasn’t “new”, it felt new to me. I miss this type of song.
dangerous? killing people? dude's just depressed, the "chipper" tone is just him trying to mask it, after all why would he keep saying he's fine and having "lots of fun" if he sounded depressed and edgy ?^the happy and quirky melody also contrasts well with the lyrics and gives very particular anxiety notes that are missing on this cover. Dude on this one sounds like he already gave up and is being ironic about it ; While on the original he sounds like he's tryna super hard to convince not just his friends but mostly himself he's fine
I learned about this version filling out a quiz. I'm 64 and still love this song. So I thought I'd listen to it. They do the song justice. I'm going to listen to more from this guy but I agree with everyone it's a shame he wasn't a big success. Reminds me of the Stray Cats which we don't have anymore. I'm glad this got over 2 million views.
Saw Eric 25 years ago in Tootsies and then a year later. A dynamaic and talented performer/composer. How on earth he didn't make it big I'll never know. He played in London and Country Music People gave him a great write up. When I see some of the muppets today, I just shake my head.
Those in charge of the entertainment business will Never give this guy a chance. This is an old classic country song. And done very well. It is Not the propaganda crap we hear today.
When this first came out I was living in my first apartment....the wallpaper in the kitchen was covered in mushrooms! I didn't have the money to go anywhere except work. I didn't have a TV either, so I REALLY felt this song!!!
I was totally impressed when this came out. He did such a great job with this cover. I was expecting him to be the next big thing. I was so sad that he didn't get to continue in the industry.
I was seven years old when this song came out, and I thought this was the coolest sounding song i ever heard! I decided to check out his album a few years back, and it was just as groovybsnd brilliant!! It should have been a career making album for Eric! Nashville, you missed the boat with this cat!
This song came out when I was 22. And it HIT me so hard back then. I adore this song. To me, it's about how life was for real introverts, before online gaming and social media. Finding ways to entertain ourselves because we really did NOT want to be out there.
Awesome! I am an original Stadlerversion fan from age 12 and now at 58 I am an Eric Heathlery version fan! Fabulous remake with great guitar and vocals! Love love it!! Keep rocking it !
Great version of an awesome song that I often use to explain my need for solitude to my friends who would have all the reason in the world not to have me in their reality.
I love both versions. I used to sing this in karoke, so it has a special place in my heart. Regardless of which version you prefer, you have to admit those drums rock!
I love Eric's take of this song...he made it his own. Love the imagery and style of the video, plus, Eric is so good looking. He had it all... talent, looks and potential, but haven't really heard anything about him since this....Wonder what he is doing now?!?!!!
he preforms in other countries, i actually personally know him haha😂 he just covers other songs like these but he is currently working on other albums :)
just met him last weekend at a gig I had in North Dakota. got on stage and jammed a couple. he plays in David Lee Murphy's touring band as well. after their show he checked out the local bars and musicians.
I had just found the original Statler Brothers concert footage so I could hear this song again after ages …. That led me to this cover which I was unaware of. Good Job.
Love this version.... I saw this guy live once .. totally random thing in Boise Idaho 20 years ago.... very impressive stage personality... great dynamics!!!
EnderTron 360 no worries, but seriously, imagine if some Radio Disney/Disney Channel artist did a cover of this? It could either be surprisingly good, or a big flaming middle finger
It's been 17 years since I last heard this song and though I couldn't remember the name at first, all I had to do was sing the words and it all came flooding back. As long as its been, I never forgot the words....I've really missed this song.
Heard this today on the radio during a throwback Thursday, and the minute the chorus hit it was like BAM! Face full of nostalgia. And I find it kind of funny that the older I get, the more I learn that songs I loved as a kid were covers.
This is so much like my dad... He has multiple sclerosis and I always worry about him, but he showed me this song and it makes me so relieved... He says it's exactly how he feels.
written by the late great Lew DeWitt, tenor with the Statler Brothers. he passed away in 1990 from Chron's Disease at the age of 52. what a great legacy. Eric gave the song great new life, i love this version. RIP Lew
Written by Lew Dewitt. It was first performed by The Statler Brothers, and was released as their debut single in September of 1965. The song became popularity in January of 1966, spending four weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1966, the song won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance - Group (Vocal or Instrument). In 1967, Nancy Sinatra covered the song for her album "Boots" (1967). In 1975, The Statler Brothers rerecorded the song for their first Greatest Hits album; "The Best of the Statler Brothers". The song was featured as the soundtrack to the 1994 film "Pulp Fiction". In 2000, Eric Heatherly covered the song for his debut album "Swimming in Champagne" (2000), also his debut single. Heatherly's rendition reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The rendition was made into the song's music video, which was directed by Gerry Wenner.🙂
Home Free Vocal Band in Honor of Harold Reid has a Recover of Flowers on the Wall on TH-cam just released May 2020. We were big fans of the Statler Brothers. Loved Harold and his Entertainment! Will Be Missed.
Ofen wondered what happened to Eric...met him years ago & thought for sure he had a huge career ahead of him...a very personable & talented artist...so much BETTER than many of the artists making tons of $$$ out there today...the music industry is so strange & too many times HUGE talent goes overlooked..
I never cared much for covers. It always seemed to me a lazy way of trying to capture some fame rather than writing your own stuff or doing an original from a hungry songwriter. But it's hard to take umbrage with this one. Great singing, playing, and I like his phrasing. It does the original full justice.
You ever sing a song your self it's no different but ppl record them self doing it then post it because they can make money off it plus this is better than the original by a lot
@@DW-qs7zd -- Obviously you didn't read my comment since your answer has nothing to do with what I wrote. I know I sing way better than you write. Your lack of punctuation is atrocious. Try a few commas so it's not one long sentence.
@@ricenglish4556 ok you said you never care for covers I explained why ppl do them and why it's not just a lazy thing Todo and sorry I don't give a fuck about how I type on TH-cam comment from a 15 year old video any one who does is loser this is not school no one grading this and you understood what every word I wrote means so since you was able to decode what I wrote that means the words I used worked just fine sorry if all that's not perfect on the touch screen I'm typing don't use autocorrect
@@ricenglish4556 think about it's 15 year old video what would be the point in taking the time to make sure every single word I type is spelled correctly or used the proper grammar that's not how ppl talk in the real world or have you never used lol or idk in your life while texting
Seen Eric in Farmington playing guitar for David Lee Murphy. He is so good, and a very friendly person. Thanks for a very memorable day man. Was an awesome show. In the pocket!
I always loved this a❤❤Statler Brother’s song but I have to say this guy nailed it. I love it way more than the original! Great Job! MAY GOD BLESS YOU GUYS! Amen!
You have to say what you feel when you feel it, especially if you are an artist of any kind (as your name infers). Don't worry too much about what other people think. What you think is important. While I was a mere baby when this came out, my much, much older brother played the original over and over again when he broke up with his girlfriend. It is etched into my brain. The originals always tend to be the ones that stick in our heads, but I enjoyed Eric’s version. He has a nice voice.
This dude, has more talent in his pinky than most of the so called “artist” that made it big! Amazing guitarist, song writer … Musician!! I love watching Eric’s showmanship and Guitar chops!! AMAZING!! He now sings with his Lovely wife As “The Record Store Troubadours”!!!
@@bradleycarroll8187 You realize this song came out in 2000 right? None of those acts were his contemporaries. You wanna mention acts that made it instead of him then you go with onea who debuted around the same timd: Gary Allan, Kieth Urban, Brad Paisley, Rodney Atkins, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Turner etc. And that's not to mention the previous generation that was still putting out music regularly.
If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the bridge that this song builds between the end of grunge and the beginning of the short-lived swing era of the late 90’s.
Who's here in 2020, sitting at home because of COVID-19? Somehow, this song seems appropriate right now...LOL Take care, everyone. Stay inside and be smart. This too shall pass.
He invented that guitar strap. Sold it to fender or pevy ??? amazon sales it along with other places and in the description they give full credit to him "" Eric Heatherly " he also invented one with handcuffs along with the seatbelt one. He's an AWESOME guy I've know him since we were 16. Wished he would of had more success also.
Actually, it would be "was" since this is the cover song itself. Saying it "has" a cover would mean that there is a cover song of this exact cover, which there isn't.
I've been trying to remember the name of this song for years. I'll hum it to myself and sing a couple lines every now and then. Glad i finally found it again
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HE IS A GUITAR PICKING PHENOM!!! NASHVILLE MISSED ON THIS CAT!!!! HE'S BETTER THAN 100 SO CALLED STARS TODAY!!!!
He and Brad Paisley should have a pick off!
@@PNWRideAlongs lmfao bitch pratly?
@@PNWRideAlongs Eric Heatherly is far better than Brad "Pansy" will ever be.
❤❤❤🌼🎲
I end up back to artists like these and I'm always thinking, "Where'd you go?! Come back!!" I love this version. What a voice!
Eric never got the chance or recognition.... He has one helluva voice....
I do not care for covers much but this dude rocks this fine catchy tune. Love it Eric
I agree, he did right and proper tribute, while somehow adding some pizazz and flair of his own style. Well done cover for sure!
I was born and raised in Staunton Va. I grew up listening and watching the Statler Brothers and was even around them a few times. Eric done a excellent job with this song. Wish he would do more.
Very good with a rockabilly spin. It's hard to beat the Statler Brothers, but this is very close!
Cool song my Grandma loved his version & at the time she was in her 70
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close but Statlers will always be hard to match so its inferior
@@beautifulkalkaninturkey3320 Better than you could do.
@@sergeantmasson3669 well you don't know that because you've never heard me sing have ya Sarg
My late mom heard this on the radio and loved it! She always felt like the Statler Brothers version was a bit too "chipper" for someone who's slowly losing their mind. She said that, with the drums and Eric's deeper darker voice, the song becomes more dangerous-sounding, like he's about to crack and start killing people a la "Falling Down". (If you haven't seen that movie, watch it. It's good)
I love the original but it hit me that it is more chipper, or at least in the early versions of it. My mom played this type of music when I was a kid (born in 70) so even though it wasn’t “new”, it felt new to me. I miss this type of song.
This was a great cover of the Statler Brothers classic. Liked the upbeat guitar and the bass line was perfect.
nah
dangerous? killing people? dude's just depressed, the "chipper" tone is just him trying to mask it, after all why would he keep saying he's fine and having "lots of fun" if he sounded depressed and edgy ?^the happy and quirky melody also contrasts well with the lyrics and gives very particular anxiety notes that are missing on this cover. Dude on this one sounds like he already gave up and is being ironic about it ; While on the original he sounds like he's tryna super hard to convince not just his friends but mostly himself he's fine
Flowers On The Wall is one of my all times favorite songs, decided to listen to this preparing to be unimpressed, but I LOVE it
I was the same. So happy I gave it a listen.
Wow!! I LIKE it!! Great cover!
That guitar is MEAN!!
Breathe London
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he totally honored the original with this version. I wish he had found more success. I was and am a fan
well said!
I still listen to that very album.
I wish he had been more successful too. This was a wonderful cover and true to the original
Me too, Laura. Mystery sometimes why such talent doesn't "make it". HOWEVER, HE DOES HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE AND IS STILL PERFORMING, LOOK HIM UP😎
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I learned about this version filling out a quiz. I'm 64 and still love this song. So I thought I'd listen to it. They do the song justice. I'm going to listen to more from this guy but I agree with everyone it's a shame he wasn't a big success. Reminds me of the Stray Cats which we don't have anymore. I'm glad this got over 2 million views.
I'm 38, and the stray cats was the fist cd I ever bought. Still have their vinyl. Still one of my favorite bands
Saw Eric 25 years ago in Tootsies and then a year later. A dynamaic and talented performer/composer. How on earth he didn't make it big I'll never know. He played in London and Country Music People gave him a great write up. When I see some of the muppets today, I just shake my head.
Those in charge of the entertainment business will Never give this guy a chance. This is an old classic country song. And done very well. It is Not the propaganda crap we hear today.
Saw him at a festival in Sactown decades ago-really good live.
WTF! This is the absolute best remake of any song I've heard of in my 55 years on this planet...why can't I share it?!
Cathy just tell people about this great cover song...
Just copy and paste the link to share.
I seem to recall a version that says Lucky Strikes
I can’t help myself, I just keep coming back to watch this great artist. 👍👍👍
I've listened to this song 20 times today, now don't tell me I've nothing to do
Same here I just keep listening to it on replay
I love you guys!!!
When this first came out I was living in my first apartment....the wallpaper in the kitchen was covered in mushrooms! I didn't have the money to go anywhere except work. I didn't have a TV either, so I REALLY felt this song!!!
You have nothing to do! Lol
I'm okay with someone taking a song and making it their own. I believe he accomplished that with this version. I think the statler brothers approve.
As a kid I was enamored of "Flowers on the Wall". I couldn't find a decent rendition of it on TH-cam, but I found this excellent cover!
Loved this cover of the old Statler Brothers tune the first time I heard it. Not a big fan of remakes but this one rocks!!
I was totally impressed when this came out. He did such a great job with this cover. I was expecting him to be the next big thing. I was so sad that he didn't get to continue in the industry.
Fantastic version of this classic. I love it !!!
I love Eric's version A LOT, always have. He is soooooo handsome. Why did he not become a country superstar? He definitely should have.
I know! I loved his whole album! It’s got that cool Rockabilly style. I have no idea why he never made it.
I was seven years old when this song came out, and I thought this was the coolest sounding song i ever heard! I decided to check out his album a few years back, and it was just as groovybsnd brilliant!! It should have been a career making album for Eric! Nashville, you missed the boat with this cat!
VERY impressive!!! I was skeptical, completely won over!
I am old enough to remember this song hit the AM airwaves.I just love the guitars with all that twang and palm muting.Great video loved it.
That was extremely well done. For as song that old it's incredibly catchy!!!
Yup, the original came out in 1965
This song came out when I was 22. And it HIT me so hard back then. I adore this song. To me, it's about how life was for real introverts, before online gaming and social media. Finding ways to entertain ourselves because we really did NOT want to be out there.
Absolutely love the original, this is my new favorite version of it.
MOST EXCELLENT COVER!! BRAVO!!!!
Hi Pamela,How are you?
This version totally does the original version justice. Well done !!!
you nailed it?. what a great remake of one of my most loved songs from my youth. I'm 54. Thank you for sharing such talent with us
Eric, you knocked it out of the park with that performance! Great!
Awesome! I am an original Stadlerversion fan from age 12 and now at 58 I am an Eric Heathlery version fan! Fabulous remake with great guitar and vocals! Love love it!! Keep rocking it !
Never heard of this performer but he does a great cover of the Statler Brothers' classic. Great song for any occasion. Nicely done, Sir.
Totally was not expecting this guy to do a rockabilly cover. Pretty cool
Great version of an awesome song that I often use to explain my need for solitude to my friends who would have all the reason in the world not to have me in their reality.
Same💔
...DON'T TOUCH THE SONG!! It's the best rendition I've ever heard. It NEVER WAS a rock and roll song!! Absolutely fabulous!!
I love both versions. I used to sing this in karoke, so it has a special place in my heart. Regardless of which version you prefer, you have to admit those drums rock!
I love the retro-rocker vibe Eric Heatherly had. I just wish everyone else shared my same opinion.
Man i forgot how much I love this version 🤟🏼
I love Eric's take of this song...he made it his own. Love the imagery and style of the video, plus, Eric is so good looking. He had it all... talent, looks and potential, but haven't really heard anything about him since this....Wonder what he is doing now?!?!!!
maybe lookin fer you
Billy Krzemien
He will have a new Album out in the coming months,keep your eyes open!!
he preforms in other countries, i actually personally know him haha😂 he just covers other songs like these but he is currently working on other albums :)
just met him last weekend at a gig I had in North Dakota. got on stage and jammed a couple. he plays in David Lee Murphy's touring band as well. after their show he checked out the local bars and musicians.
I enjoy the Statler Brothers harmony. But credit where due, he did an excellent cover of the song.
Excellent version. Beautifully done
I had just found the original Statler Brothers concert footage so I could hear this song again after ages …. That led me to this cover which I was unaware of. Good Job.
He really does this song justice...just awesome!
Love this version.... I saw this guy live once .. totally random thing in Boise Idaho 20 years ago.... very impressive stage personality... great dynamics!!!
Im still a BIG FAN of this guy ! Hope he is doing amazing and making kickass music ! Love ya Mr. Eric !
I prefer this version over the original one
This is my first time sitting down and listening to this version and I love it. It sounds incredible!
He should be playing all over the country. Great performance
Rockabilly at its finest! 🥰
Great cover of this wonderful song. Well done, Eric!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Eric hit #6 in Billboard, 8-27-00. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! Have a great week!
Best cover of that song , genius
This is the version I grew up with and it will suddenly pop into my head
"I keep hearin' you're concerned about my happiness
But all that thought you're givin' me is conscience I guess
If I was walkin' in your shoes, I wouldn't worry none
While you 'n' your friends are worried about me I'm havin' lots of fun
Countin' flowers on the wall
That don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty-one
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do
Last night I dressed in tails, pretended I was on the town
As long as I can dream it's hard to slow this swinger down
So please don't give a thought to me, I'm really doin' fine
You can always find me here, I'm havin' quite a time
Countin' flowers on the wall
That don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty-one
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do
It's good to see you, I must go, I know I look a fright
Anyway my eyes are not accustomed to this light
And my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete
So I must go back to my room and make my day complete
Countin' flowers on the wall
That don't bother me at all
Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty-one
Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo
Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do
Don't tell me I've nothin' to do"
Songwriters: Lewis Dewitt
Flowers on the Wall lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
He did an absolutely fantastic job with this remake! GOOD JOB!
Hello Cathy
This has more respect for the original then Disney Remakes
EnderTron 360 there’s a Disney version of this?
Why?
@@bladeobrian2144 no I meant that Eric cared more about the original song and I was comparing it to Disney's horrible movie remakes
EnderTron 360 oh I see,
Sorry about that,
@@bladeobrian2144 it's alright, it's a pretty easy mistake to make
EnderTron 360 no worries, but seriously, imagine if some Radio Disney/Disney Channel artist did a cover of this?
It could either be surprisingly good, or a big flaming middle finger
It's been 17 years since I last heard this song and though I couldn't remember the name at first, all I had to do was sing the words and it all came flooding back. As long as its been, I never forgot the words....I've really missed this song.
Heard this today on the radio during a throwback Thursday, and the minute the chorus hit it was like BAM! Face full of nostalgia. And I find it kind of funny that the older I get, the more I learn that songs I loved as a kid were covers.
This song never gets old.
Love this version He nailed it
randomly searched for this song when I ran across this one... so glad I did! this is by far my favorite version!
Hello Amanda
The guitar, bass and drum tones in this are outstanding. Vocals on point too - great cover.
Great performance of one of my favorite all time songs. He should be a big star! Crazy music industry. 😔
Hello Rhonda
This is so much like my dad... He has multiple sclerosis and I always worry about him, but he showed me this song and it makes me so relieved... He says it's exactly how he feels.
written by the late great Lew DeWitt, tenor with the Statler Brothers. he passed away in 1990 from Chron's Disease at the age of 52. what a great legacy. Eric gave the song great new life, i love this version. RIP Lew
Hello Mandi
This is great!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 I was completely unaware of this guy, but now I’ve got to hear his other work 👍
Written by Lew Dewitt. It was first performed by The Statler Brothers, and was released as their debut single in September of 1965. The song became popularity in January of 1966, spending four weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1966, the song won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Performance - Group (Vocal or Instrument). In 1967, Nancy Sinatra covered the song for her album "Boots" (1967). In 1975, The Statler Brothers rerecorded the song for their first Greatest Hits album; "The Best of the Statler Brothers". The song was featured as the soundtrack to the 1994 film "Pulp Fiction". In 2000, Eric Heatherly covered the song for his debut album "Swimming in Champagne" (2000), also his debut single. Heatherly's rendition reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The rendition was made into the song's music video, which was directed by Gerry Wenner.🙂
Home Free Vocal Band in Honor of Harold Reid has a Recover of Flowers on the Wall on TH-cam just released May 2020. We were big fans of the Statler Brothers. Loved Harold and his Entertainment! Will Be Missed.
Best version
Ofen wondered what happened to Eric...met him years ago & thought for sure he had a huge career ahead of him...a very personable & talented artist...so much BETTER than many of the
artists making tons of $$$ out there today...the music industry is so strange & too many times HUGE talent goes overlooked..
I never cared much for covers. It always seemed to me a lazy way of trying to capture some fame rather than writing your own stuff or doing an original from a hungry songwriter. But it's hard to take umbrage with this one. Great singing, playing, and I like his phrasing. It does the original full justice.
Bro do you know how many covers are just better than the original? And at worst a cover is okay. Idk what you're talking about lol
You ever sing a song your self it's no different but ppl record them self doing it then post it because they can make money off it plus this is better than the original by a lot
@@DW-qs7zd -- Obviously you didn't read my comment since your answer has nothing to do with what I wrote. I know I sing way better than you write. Your lack of punctuation is atrocious. Try a few commas so it's not one long sentence.
@@ricenglish4556 ok you said you never care for covers I explained why ppl do them and why it's not just a lazy thing Todo and sorry I don't give a fuck about how I type on TH-cam comment from a 15 year old video any one who does is loser this is not school no one grading this and you understood what every word I wrote means so since you was able to decode what I wrote that means the words I used worked just fine sorry if all that's not perfect on the touch screen I'm typing don't use autocorrect
@@ricenglish4556 think about it's 15 year old video what would be the point in taking the time to make sure every single word I type is spelled correctly or used the proper grammar that's not how ppl talk in the real world or have you never used lol or idk in your life while texting
Seen Eric in Farmington playing guitar for David Lee Murphy. He is so good, and a very friendly person. Thanks for a very memorable day man. Was an awesome show. In the pocket!
i saw him in concert at the delta center a while back. great talent.
All i can say is dang..eric he really nailed this song., I've been a fan of the original song but his cover of it so Good
I always loved this a❤❤Statler Brother’s song but I have to say this guy nailed it. I love it way more than the original! Great Job! MAY GOD BLESS YOU GUYS! Amen!
As a kid I always loved this song and I never understood why, I never knew this was a cover,
same here, I just remembered it yesterday and went to look it up... not as catchy as I remember it to be.
I remember that big pants style😂
Great rendition Eric!
And salute to the Statler Bros!
Love the sound and look of these guitars, and the instrumentation and the drumming.
Happy 52nd Birthday Eric Lafon Heatherly!(Born February 21, 1970)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂👍👏🙌
good version and respectful of origanal
what is the origanal ?
@@jansdoe6963 Statler Brother's, we just lost Harold Reid the Bass Singer
I think he done good with this song. Most modern country sucks but I actually like this, lol. Guess it's not so modern anymore, man I feel old.
This is my introvert theme song.
👍 true that, 😂
You have to say what you feel when you feel it, especially if you are an artist of any kind (as your name infers). Don't worry too much about what other people think. What you think is important. While I was a mere baby when this came out, my much, much older brother played the original over and over again when he broke up with his girlfriend. It is etched into my brain. The originals always tend to be the ones that stick in our heads, but I enjoyed Eric’s version. He has a nice voice.
This dude, has more talent in his pinky than most of the so called “artist” that made it big! Amazing guitarist, song writer … Musician!! I love watching Eric’s showmanship and Guitar chops!! AMAZING!!
He now sings with his Lovely wife As “The Record Store Troubadours”!!!
Sucks how this dude didn't make but Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Sam Hunt Florida Georgia Line etc did. Just shows us how far country has fallen off
@@bradleycarroll8187 You realize this song came out in 2000 right?
None of those acts were his contemporaries.
You wanna mention acts that made it instead of him then you go with onea who debuted around the same timd: Gary Allan, Kieth Urban, Brad Paisley, Rodney Atkins, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Turner etc.
And that's not to mention the previous generation that was still putting out music regularly.
If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the bridge that this song builds between the end of grunge and the beginning of the short-lived swing era of the late 90’s.
Who's here in 2020, sitting at home because of COVID-19?
Somehow, this song seems appropriate right now...LOL
Take care, everyone. Stay inside and be smart. This too shall pass.
This is me irl right now.
Sigh.
#stayhome
I'd love to watch captain kangaroo right now!
This song is perfect for right now lol
This song is so appropriate for the times. And I 💘 this version.
Holy smokes, havent heard this since I was a kid like 15 years ago and I'm 24 years old now. Thanks pulp fiction for reminding me.
Hey!! Im sitting here watching pulp fiction, heard Butch singing it in the car and I thought of this song and came right here! Lol 😆🤣
Awesome... the dude's shoulder strap is a seatbelt... hahahahaha!
He invented that guitar strap. Sold it to fender or pevy ??? amazon sales it along with other places and in the description they give full credit to him "" Eric Heatherly " he also invented one with handcuffs along with the seatbelt one. He's an AWESOME guy I've know him since we were 16. Wished he would of had more success also.
I never noticed that before. Lol
Guy I went to high school with had a book bag with a seat belt strap
Pretty nice pair of Fenders in the video also
There's a pic of Eddie VanHalen wearing one on the back of their second album.
As a kid my mother bought Eric’s cd with this on it. I wore that thing out! I thought he was gonna blow up.
the first time i heard this song i was working in a group home full of ppl with mental disorders... it fit perfectly! love the way he does this song!
You can't understand this song till you lived this song
Love you Eric ! Keep rocking out bubba !
harris?
Great cover
I used to love this song. Especially the Captain Kangaroo part.
So you know about Captain kangaroo neet thought I might be the oldest in the comments I think C./K. Wasn't that around 64or66?
This song I loved...still. You gave it a life with your awkwardness but still 😂😂 thanks love it
Great rendition!!
He did great job with this song
best updated version I ever herd
Wait, one of my favorite songs growing up was a cover? Well shit..
Right!
Ikr...
Actually, it would be "was" since this is the cover song itself. Saying it "has" a cover would mean that there is a cover song of this exact cover, which there isn't.
Statler Bros
all the songs you grew up listening to were likely covers. they quit writing long ago. just like with movies. reboot every 3 years.
I've been trying to remember the name of this song for years. I'll hum it to myself and sing a couple lines every now and then. Glad i finally found it again
If you gone do a cover this is the way to do it. 💃🏾
nice nice... a favorite song of mine by the Statler Brothers, then found this choice cover today
Excellent... Excellent... LOVE this..
Thank you
One of the few cover versions of a classic that compares very favorably with the original.