Thanks to Saturday Night Live for introducing the world to Delbert McClinton back in 1979. While he was a regional star for many years by then, folks like me never heard of him until that show. My response was to immediately go buy two of his LP’s. I’ve been a fan ever since.
My dad loved this song. I can remember him listening to it and getting goosebumps in the evenings. He’s been gone almost 20 years and this song makes me feel like he was just here a moment ago.
I heard this wonderful song by Delbert in Mexican climates several years ago. And until today I did not know who sings it so fantastically. From today, thanks to my journalist friend who played it today in his broadcast, I already know and know the title. World Championship. A wonderful breakup song, great melody, emotional lyrics, beautiful guitar solo. 3m above the sky. Delbert, the great champion.🙂🎸👍🎵🎵❤👏👏🥂🍒
This is one if my favorite songs now, heard it on FM 96 other night driving down the highway. Had to look it up to hear again. The lyrics, his voice, the Spanish sound, even the video is perfect. I told my new boyfriend when looking towards the woman next door, it's not Rita. She's gone. We laugh
great song, great melody, great lyrics...very catchy...Delbert is simply the best and it is obvious he loves to write songs, besides making the music....thanks Delbert..This song should have e been #1...also love Going back to Birmingham for the same reasons..!!!!!
Saw him and band at HOB in Myrtle Beach just after this song come out....opening second set, I asked him to play...he replied, we were not..but we are now. .. .awesome tune.. great artist for years...he and Bonnie were great together.
We saw Del in ‘93 innThe Apple. He’s real. He’s the definition of American blues. He sings life in this country much akin to Merle Haggard. Two philosophers of the common man. He sings and performs in such a relaxed manner that the emotions are felt so dearly....
Never heard this till yesterday-excellent song and video.Delbert is 79 today,He's got a fairly small audience,but we're rabid!!!If you look closely,at 3:11,you'll see,in the drivers side windshield,there's a Mustang Club of America sticker there.
Thanks to Saturday Night Live for introducing the world to Delbert McClinton back in 1979. While he was a regional star for many years by then, folks like me never heard of him until that show. My response was to immediately go buy two of his LP’s. I’ve been a fan ever since.
My dad loved this song. I can remember him listening to it and getting goosebumps in the evenings. He’s been gone almost 20 years and this song makes me feel like he was just here a moment ago.
One of my favs
First time I hear this song. It´s amazing.
There is no one like Delbert...I miss his performance so much!
One of the best songs -both lyrics and tune from this great singer
Delbert is one of the greats without question.
love this song!
Damn, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. Love it.
Absolutely love this song, thanks Delbert
Hearing it for the first time. A neighbor just shared it with me. Love it!!💜
Alway difficult to decide my favorite Delbert song, this on contends.
Really great song!!
One of my favorite Delbert songs!
Mark Jester going to see him tonight at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands! Can’t wait!
mine also.
I heard this wonderful song by Delbert in Mexican climates several years ago. And until today I did not know who sings it so fantastically. From today, thanks to my journalist friend who played it today in his broadcast, I already know and know the title. World Championship. A wonderful breakup song, great melody, emotional lyrics, beautiful guitar solo. 3m above the sky. Delbert, the great champion.🙂🎸👍🎵🎵❤👏👏🥂🍒
I had a Rita too. Delbert perfectly captures the pain and delight that comes with the package
Hell yes, some great music Delbert....
This is one if my favorite songs now, heard it on FM 96 other night driving down the highway. Had to look it up to hear again. The lyrics, his voice, the Spanish sound, even the video is perfect. I told my new boyfriend when looking towards the woman next door, it's not Rita. She's gone. We laugh
great song, great melody, great lyrics...very catchy...Delbert is simply the best and it is obvious he loves to write songs, besides making the music....thanks Delbert..This song should have e been #1...also love Going back to Birmingham for the same reasons..!!!!!
You don’t even need the video. Music tells the story. Love the song!
A latter day Marty Robbins, maybe even better.
Saw him and band at HOB in Myrtle Beach just after this song come out....opening second set, I asked him to play...he replied, we were not..but we are now. .. .awesome tune.. great artist for years...he and Bonnie were great together.
It's better without the video!
Just heard this one today. Love it!
Great song about feelings after a bad breakup.
My name is Rita, pretty true, boyfriend introduced me to Delbert!
We saw Del in ‘93 innThe Apple. He’s real. He’s the definition of American blues. He sings life in this country much akin to Merle Haggard. Two philosophers of the common man. He sings and performs in such a relaxed manner that the emotions are felt so dearly....
A few years ago I had the privilege of meeting DELBERT at a private residence, he is the same in person as he on stage. Just a good old boy...
What emotions this provokes... great video to accompany a fantastic song.
Love Delbert, one of my favorite songs
Such a great song.
Soul music from one of the masters... Hope that he's still making music at 100.
so so true Rita here my EX's do not know my whereabouts!!! lovin it
G R E A T SONG !
Never heard this till yesterday-excellent song and video.Delbert is 79 today,He's got a fairly small audience,but we're rabid!!!If you look closely,at 3:11,you'll see,in the drivers side windshield,there's a Mustang Club of America sticker there.
He has an enormous following!
@@susanwilliams1111 But not as big as Lil' Pimp!!!!I mean Lil' Pump.
There's a military base sticker also. Possibly an officer's car? O2?
Thanks Delbert
Best ever
love it
Fantastic
You just can not stop your self sing along with Delbert
wonderfull!!
A GENIUS !! NOTHING MORE TO SAY!!
Love it !!
Rip Chris Atkinson, I love you daddy❤️
Awesome is all that needs to be said.
way cool
Happy Retirement to you Del.
A truth of Love on a lonely night.
Yep..
Been there myself
sing it Delbert
RIP Bill Way
Dedicated to Hubcap Carter. RIP
It doesn't get much better.
I worked with a lady wo loved Delbert who wanted to start a fan club and did go Doris lol 😂
ain’t no better than Delbert
😢😂😎❤️
Always sad...to lose..
But it takes 2..
"BUT BABY!!!.... WHO YOU GONNA BELIEVE???? ME? OR YOUR OWN LYING EYES!!!!??? -- Famous last words....
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Don't ask me, I just got here!!! Will
This mannis a national treasure for 60mplus years. We have recently lost.John Prine. I think Delbert is stronger.
Sounds just like the Rita I once knew
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned/Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
William Congreve 'The Mourning Bride' 1697
Man.. when she gone she REALLY gone.
I worked with a lady who always went to see him
Darn Dilbert take care
A ritmo de" bolero "latin music of Mexico
For Ricky k !
"She burned that pony to the ground on the desert in New Mexico" FU and so long sucker! Ouch!
I burned down my Ex's 79 light blue/white top Thunderbird. 😲
He could never prove who did it.... 🤣🤣
He cheated on me one too many times. 😈
Yep, she’s pissed
Brought here by a five dollar bill
Aaa