I truly believe John never got the recognition he deserved. There is no better singer/singer writer & should have got SO much more recognition than what he has received. God bless all of us from the old school 🏫
I really believe this is one of the greatest country songs ever written. I also believe he is right about returning to values. He's telling it like it is!
This is real country music. John Conlee is one of my favourite real country stars because his music tells stories, and takes me to a place in time where I was not fortunate enough to grow up. Fun fact that I just learnt, me and John have the same birthday except hes 57 years older than me. He's 76 and I'm 19.
In my humble opinion...John Conlee is 1 of my 5 favorite all-time country music singers. 1.John Conlee 2.Ronnie Milsap 3.Gene Watson 4.Don Williams 5.Gary Stewart I 49 yrs old now...I can remember back in the 70s & 80s on country music stations...you couldn't turn on the radio without 1 of these 4 Legends being on a country station... Lord...how I miss all this REAL COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!!
Randy Miller : Right on with your choices.....I call today’s music ‘counterfeit country’. A lot of noise by artists wearing their cleanest.dirty shirts.
He's absolutely right about needing to go back to values but these values must also include our environment, local businesses and actually doing a real days work. John has such a natural voice great singer
@@jaysmith2414 no they don't I used to do concrete work back in the early 90s and a crew of 3 of us could do 2 house foundations per day and we wheeled the concrete in wheelbarrows . That same company now has 6 people and they use all automated equipment and do 1 house foundation per week .
Heard him does this at Billy Bob's in the early 1990's. Still sounds amazing! He was one of the best entertainers to see in person. At Billy Bob's he walked around to all our tables as he sang. I wish things were like the olden days still.
Sharon, this is Donald. I found your comment to be most interesting. I wonder if you would be willing to tell me why this song brings a tear to your eye. Sharon, I'm 62 years old and have been blind since birth. I love this kind of music that has a positive message. Have you ever heard Alabama sing Down Home or Because he lives? Sharon, these are beautiful songs. I have plenty of other songs to tell you about if you're interested. Sharon, have a great day!!!
For some of us, it is in our DNA; we can't loose it. We just earn the labels that assign us to the "old" and that's very right for me. My grandkids will never get to be of the "old" school no matter how old they get. It is something that happens miraculously and never given but earned; much like inevitability, dna, schooled in the hard knocks of life. The little red school house where I spent my first three years formed me as an adult. They just aren't the same environment these days as they were when I was in kindergarten. I started in Ithaca, NY and every time we moved the rules of each state were different and that's why I spend so many years in Kindergarten from NY to VA, to NJ. I ws the most over-educated kid on the block. L O L
Well hello there. My name is Donald Mayer. I was married for 28 years and I'm from the old school. My bride died in December of 2016. Many times, my wife said that I did not sign up for all the problems we had. Janet, let me make it abundantly clear I signed up for all the problems we had. I can only hope you have a husband who loves you with all his heart. If you don't, you're more than welcome to communicate with me. You may send me a reply if you want to do so. I'm so glad you have grandchildren. That is so wonderful! Janet, have a fantastic day!!!
@@donmayer58 - I am flabbergasted and thinking of how to begin this. Why on earth would anyone think for one minute that life would be easy and full of pink roses? I was one who looked at each dawning as a new day with no mistakes in it, yet. Being from the old school just means life was learned by living it and not by dreaming it from any tv show or someone's definition of it. LOVE is still a four letter word; its definition is simple enough: a verb. I don't think anyone ever thinks that any choice they make is an instant success story. It is not a reasonable assumption even for a child. I taught my children about the Law of Cause and Effect. It is always in play regardless if you believe it or not. No one "signs up" for a hard life but life will fool you and you have to be prepared to deal with it. You always have two choices and I deliberately chose to move forward, not backward. After the failure of my 8-year marriage to a military man I took a six year break trying to heal a broken heart. In that period of time I did a lot of growing up and into what became an extrovert, avoiding personal relationships, but developing my radio personality and becoming a party hostess for the singles group I belonged to in those days. It was a very important transition time for me and I eventually became a counselor for Suddenly Single people. I never realized that it would be a great training ground for dealing with six children, grand children and community service. I certainly take the time to count my blessings; I can't complain. I am abundantly blessed. I am always in overload and sometimes explosive - in the right way - mostly with my Dad's sense of humor. I really believe when things get tough - the tough get going. Not always to what the family appreciates, but nevertheless, reality and often in-check. And thanks for the comment. It's nice to find out that someone really does read this stuff! It's the only way I have of "letting it all hang out" and getting it out of my system. I married three times and each one worthy of a book. I've outlived everyone, much like my mother did and she lived to 101 and her mother to 104. So it looks like I have a way to go.
And as a side note from an old disc jockey: I love John Conlee's rendition of "The Old School and "Stuff That Works." My station played music considered "middle of the road" and Classics. Now I love country as you can tell by what John Conlee sings.
I can remember riding dirtroads w mama n daddy when I was a kid. Sitting in the backseat w my little brother. Listening to great music like this. I made 40 this year and I realize this music will never get old to me.
Been a John Conlee Fan my entire life, so glad to see him still singing you can see how it still makes him happy to perform. A true Legend. Thanks John.
I have such great memories of his music when I was kid. Mama had a tape of his she'd play while she cleaned house. Such a great voice and most certainly underrated. Love this song! God Bless John Conlee!
Love his music, have his albums and have been to several of his concerts. I HATE it when he stops singing every other line and just speaks the words. Won't pay to hear you talk Mr Conlee. Love your music and that's what I want to hear. On a lighter note I believe John is one of the most underrated artists in Nashville.
Ok Mr John your voice is undeniably great but with this song you hit the nail on the head. Why can’t we, us, our country just go back to the beautiful days like this. Thank you sir.
Love his voice....i watched several videos this morning and love when talking about success of a record John says "we" and "us" even mentions the songwriters at the end of this song. He's definitely from the old school.
I was going through a box of old songs and I came across an 8-track tape of John I don't have the player that I used to play them on so I looked it up on Google to see if he was still here and oh my God it was awesome I got to hear some of his old stuff again thank you John you made me smile again 😀
Monica, that was an absolutely beautiful reply. I have a feeling you love Christian music from what you said in your reply. My name is Donald Mayer. I'm 62 years old and have been blind since birth. I can tell you my wonderful wife was from the Old School. We were married 28 years. My wife died on December 3, 2016. I love this kind of positive music. Have you ever heard Josh Turner sing I Serve A Savior? This is a beautiful song! Well, let me check this for mistakes with my talking screen reader. Have a great day!!!
I've had the pleasure of getting to see John Conlee in concert here in Mobile Alabama about 5-6 time & got to meet him once in 1991...HE WAS JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER EVERYTIME I SAW HIM & SO APPROACHABLE & GENUINE WITH ALL THE FANS!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama
I'm an auto mechanic. Hooked a good woman and started a family. Still together. There's been temptation but I'm from the old school. Thankyou sir
We had the privilege of seeing John Conlee at the Grand Ole Opry twice. He's one of the last of the real country singers. God bless him.
Bread and water saved a old country drunk like me God bless you john and your family love you so much...
I truly believe John never got the recognition he deserved. There is no better singer/singer writer & should have got SO much more recognition than what he has received. God bless all of us from the old school 🏫
He does not write any songs -'mostly he sings the songs written by one of the masters of songwriters named Harlan Howard and/or Hank Cochran
My how times have changed.
I love his voice so much.real country music here makes me tear up.
I'm from the Old School and thank Jesus my wife is too.
John Conley is the best country singer ever gotta like rose colored glasses. I grew up listing to him. Thankyou
I love John Conlee's music. He used to be a DJ turned country singer and boy did he make his mark.
He was also an imbamer in louisville ky
No auto tune here! John’s voice has never changed. Awesome!
Elizabeth
Doesn’t even have to try
Yes people knowing how to sing and making us good feeling with it being real not fake in today's world I love this
I'm 28 years old.
This is one of my favorite song ever.
And I'm proud to called myself «Old School»!
I was from the old school as well. Too bad my my wife wasn't. Good luck if you can find one from the old school
We need more youngsters who like the old school. Have a blessed life.
I really believe this is one of the greatest country songs ever written. I also believe he is right about returning to values. He's telling it like it is!
John Conley & John Anderson are 100% real country stars
Roger Bowen Damn right. They both have unique voices and they’re also both very humble, down to earth great guys.
And one of the best
His voice is just outstanding. Just as strong and memorable as ever. Shame country does not let these legends on the radio anymore.
In Bakersfield CA they still play these songs on the radio.
KCW 107.1
Nashville, TN 105.1 the wolf plays these treasures
In Phoenix 94.1
South of Atlanta, 100.1
@@johnbrown1568 yup! that's the one i listen to.
Always old school. He a humble man who kept it country!
A guy talented beyond common things anointed by God to do things beyond most of us he was chosen to do things most of us dream of
John Conlee is one of my favorite Country Singers....and this is one of my favorite songs! 🎶
This is real country music. John Conlee is one of my favourite real country stars because his music tells stories, and takes me to a place in time where I was not fortunate enough to grow up. Fun fact that I just learnt, me and John have the same birthday except hes 57 years older than me. He's 76 and I'm 19.
One of the GREATEST Singers of all times!!
This is why I love old school country , real stories told by real people , no fakeness
Country Music as it should be . America lost it's way . And Country Music sadly followed it . Love me some Ol School John .
That voice is iconic.
Why do i have to cry... Listening to country music. Huge respect to those who make music.
As a younger guy, this song speaks volumes.
This is how music should be, tell it like it is John!
Can you imagine hanging out with that room full of awesome people for a night?
Would be FANTASTIC NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Great singer !! True country music !! Country icon !! Timeless !!
I really wish could get whole world back to these principles. love you John for all you great music. Real country
In my humble opinion...John Conlee is 1 of my 5 favorite all-time country music singers.
1.John Conlee
2.Ronnie Milsap
3.Gene Watson
4.Don Williams
5.Gary Stewart
I 49 yrs old now...I can remember back in the 70s & 80s on country music stations...you couldn't turn on the radio without 1 of these 4 Legends being on a country station...
Lord...how I miss all this REAL COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!!
Randy Miller : Right on with your choices.....I call today’s music ‘counterfeit country’. A lot of noise by artists wearing their cleanest.dirty shirts.
Randy Miller lovely list. Love them all
Great choices! They are Amazing singers. mine has to be Waylon Jennings Merle haggard and willie Nelson!
There have been so many greats that it's hard to pick only five, but I'd have to add Merle Haggard among the best.
I'm right there with you brother, great to them still performing, sad to see them aging away.
Today's stars want to know what REAL country music is look no further than John Conlee.
You damned straight
That’s real country
One of the living legends and one of my favorite singers of all time
I agree, he was one of the BEST.
One of my favorite singers too.
When country was country
He still is
He's absolutely right about needing to go back to values but these values must also include our environment, local businesses and actually doing a real days work. John has such a natural voice great singer
Most people do a real days work and don't get paid what they are worth.
@@jaysmith2414 no they don't I used to do concrete work back in the early 90s and a crew of 3 of us could do 2 house foundations per day and we wheeled the concrete in wheelbarrows . That same company now has 6 people and they use all automated equipment and do 1 house foundation per week .
He really tells a story in these songs, he's a natural talent
No body has a voice like that. ..Legend
I am a classic metal guy. The energy and feeling Mr Conlee puts off is amazing. You could see how that song resonated with the audience.
There will never be singers like this again I mean all the old school singers 👍
Heard him does this at Billy Bob's in the early 1990's. Still sounds amazing! He was one of the best entertainers to see in person. At Billy Bob's he walked around to all our tables as he sang. I wish things were like the olden days still.
Conlee has such a unique voice. Such an underrated singer.
John Conlee's incredible voice has not changed! Love it.....Beautiful! Thank you! :)
I'm 45 and never found my soul mate. I was raised this way by my grandpa. I feel like I missed out on life no kids no wife no bond . No forever 😢😢😢😢😢😢
It's not too late but as a divorced man, 42, with 3 kids.... it's unbelievably hard. The dating world isn't 'old school' anymore
John has been a class act since the beginning.
I pray we all get back to the old school values
Wow! That song still brings a tear to my eyes..
Mine two Sharon
Sharon, this is Donald. I found your comment to be most interesting. I wonder if you would be willing to tell me why this song brings a tear to your eye. Sharon, I'm 62 years old and have been blind since birth. I love this kind of music that has a positive message. Have you ever heard Alabama sing Down Home or Because he lives? Sharon, these are beautiful songs. I have plenty of other songs to tell you about if you're interested. Sharon, have a great day!!!
very touching indeed
This is the first country song that took root with me.
I love John’s music. All the older have memories
Man... how quickly we lose sight, of "The Old School"
For some of us, it is in our DNA; we can't loose it. We just earn the labels that assign us to the "old" and that's very right for me. My grandkids will never get to be of the "old" school no matter how old they get. It is something that happens miraculously and never given but earned; much like inevitability, dna, schooled in the hard knocks of life. The little red school house where I spent my first three years formed me as an adult. They just aren't the same environment these days as they were when I was in kindergarten. I started in Ithaca, NY and every time we moved the rules of each state were different and that's why I spend so many years in Kindergarten from NY to VA, to NJ. I ws the most over-educated kid on the block. L O L
Well hello there. My name is Donald Mayer. I was married for 28 years and I'm from the old school. My bride died in December of 2016. Many times, my wife said that I did not sign up for all the problems we had. Janet, let me make it abundantly clear I signed up for all the problems we had. I can only hope you have a husband who loves you with all his heart. If you don't, you're more than welcome to communicate with me. You may send me a reply if you want to do so. I'm so glad you have grandchildren. That is so wonderful! Janet, have a fantastic day!!!
@@donmayer58 - I am flabbergasted and thinking of how to begin this. Why on earth would anyone think for one minute that life would be easy and full of pink roses? I was one who looked at each dawning as a new day with no mistakes in it, yet. Being from the old school just means life was learned by living it and not by dreaming it from any tv show or someone's definition of it. LOVE is still a four letter word; its definition is simple enough: a verb. I don't think anyone ever thinks that any choice they make is an instant success story. It is not a reasonable assumption even for a child. I taught my children about the Law of Cause and Effect. It is always in play regardless if you believe it or not. No one "signs up" for a hard life but life will fool you and you have to be prepared to deal with it. You always have two choices and I deliberately chose to move forward, not backward. After the failure of my 8-year marriage to a military man I took a six year break trying to heal a broken heart. In that period of time I did a lot of growing up and into what became an extrovert, avoiding personal relationships, but developing my radio personality and becoming a party hostess for the singles group I belonged to in those days. It was a very important transition time for me and I eventually became a counselor for Suddenly Single people. I never realized that it would be a great training ground for dealing with six children, grand children and community service. I certainly take the time to count my blessings; I can't complain. I am abundantly blessed. I am always in overload and sometimes explosive - in the right way - mostly with my Dad's sense of humor. I really believe when things get tough - the tough get going. Not always to what the family appreciates, but nevertheless, reality and often in-check.
And thanks for the comment. It's nice to find out that someone really does read this stuff! It's the only way I have of "letting it all hang out" and getting it out of my system. I married three times and each one worthy of a book. I've outlived everyone, much like my mother did and she lived to 101 and her mother to 104. So it looks like I have a way to go.
And as a side note from an old disc jockey: I love John Conlee's rendition of "The Old School and "Stuff That Works." My station played music considered "middle of the road" and Classics. Now I love country as you can tell by what John Conlee sings.
And Don Mayer, you have a very warm and comforting evening. Thank you for your sweet "Hello".
I like your charming voice Mr John Conlee. Old school sounds good to me.
Sounds good to me too, Christian, a good country song with a moral lesson...
I can remember riding dirtroads w mama n daddy when I was a kid. Sitting in the backseat w my little brother. Listening to great music like this. I made 40 this year and I realize this music will never get old to me.
For my Marine Buddy, Tim Mills, For your mom....She raised one of the best I've ever known.
H7h!
What a story teller. Always one of my favorites
John Conlee, love your voice, you sing great as always
What a voice!!
My Sweet Brother says I'm Old School and that's good enough for me. And John Conlee love rose colored glasses.
Thank you
John has always been one of my favorites, he didnt let fame go to his head unlike some and seems just as humble as ever. His voice never changes
Who's listening November 2024
Right Here.
80s country nothing like it!!!
Just got to see him last Friday night, and he is a National Treasure in my book !
Great song wish country would go back to this
Been a John Conlee Fan my entire life, so glad to see him still singing you can see how it still makes him happy to perform. A true Legend. Thanks John.
your 100% right john!!❤
I have such great memories of his music when I was kid. Mama had a tape of his she'd play while she cleaned house. Such a great voice and most certainly underrated. Love this song! God Bless John Conlee!
I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED JOHN CONLEE!!!
What an amazing voice... his music is legendary
Well I love this " old school" music ....AND THIS VOICE!🤣👾💜💜
Take me back to the old school
This song hits the nail on the head...…….Old School is where it is
"I can remember cruisin through town, in your daddy's car with the top rolled down, lookin so cool" .... hooked.
LOVE THIS AND JOHN TOO
Love his music, have his albums and have been to several of his concerts. I HATE it when he stops singing every other line and just speaks the words. Won't pay to hear you talk Mr Conlee. Love your music and that's what I want to hear. On a lighter note I believe John is one of the most underrated artists in Nashville.
it doesn’t get any better than some John Conlee, classic Country and he has such a unique voice... my FAV song by him and love them all
Ok Mr John your voice is undeniably great but with this song you hit the nail on the head. Why can’t we, us, our country just go back to the beautiful days like this. Thank you sir.
A country legend!
LOVE THIS SONG. HE SINGS IT WELL.
Singers who never change !!!!!!
It doesn't get any better than that
Great song by John.!
when there is story telling along with singing and captivates every body present and online John ur blessed
A True Legend
Country at is best
Omg a real voice ...you just don't get that anymore❤❤❤
I so love listening to these old classics, they are the best country music, so real.
LOVE ❤️ HIS MUSIC
Love his voice.
What a beautiful song 👩🎊morals are morals don’t hurt your mate ✨💋💝
Love his voice....i watched several videos this morning and love when talking about success of a record John says "we" and "us" even mentions the songwriters at the end of this song. He's definitely from the old school.
What a classic one of my favorite John conlee songs such a talent
Love his songs. My best friend in high school which was late 90s gave him a copy of his record to sign. She was so excited. Love him in louisiana
Wow, you were and still are fabulous.
Hope you love this song as much as I do
Listen to the words of this song
It pulls at my heartstrings every time I hear it
Still sounds as good as ever😊
I just started to say he sounds exactly the same. Voice is amazing 🎼🎶💟💯💯👍👍
God what a beautiful song
One of John's best songs, the way I was brought up.also
I was going through a box of old songs and I came across an 8-track tape of John I don't have the player that I used to play them on so I looked it up on Google to see if he was still here and oh my God it was awesome I got to hear some of his old stuff again thank you John you made me smile again 😀
Amen John! Your voice is still amazingly beautiful! Love you and God Bless🎶❤🙏🇺🇸
Monica, that was an absolutely beautiful reply. I have a feeling you love Christian music from what you said in your reply. My name is Donald Mayer. I'm 62 years old and have been blind since birth. I can tell you my wonderful wife was from the Old School. We were married 28 years. My wife died on December 3, 2016. I love this kind of positive music. Have you ever heard Josh Turner sing I Serve A Savior? This is a beautiful song! Well, let me check this for mistakes with my talking screen reader. Have a great day!!!
@@donmayer58 great 👍
Just saw him in concert and he’s great live.
I've had the pleasure of getting to see John Conlee in concert here in Mobile Alabama about 5-6 time & got to meet him once in 1991...HE WAS JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER EVERYTIME I SAW HIM & SO APPROACHABLE & GENUINE WITH ALL THE FANS!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama
Id love to c him in concert
John Conlee has that voice that when you here it there's no mistaking, and it sounds the same live as on a CD ....love me some Conlee........
One of my favorite singers . A true great country voice . Really takes me back
Saw Conlee a few years ago at the Opry...he sounded awesome!!
I'm from the old school too! July 20th 20-21
Many good memories from this song, glad I grew up old school...still live that way.