It was so good to see Jeff singing with Alabama & Home Free on 'Christmas in Dixie' on Home Free's Christmas special. Rest in peace Mr. Cook, you earned your place in Heaven.
I fell hard for the group somewhere between my junior and senior years of HS (graduated HS in 1982) and have been a fan since. We are so blessed to be new members of the Fort Payne/Valley Head community. Oh my goodness this place is the closest place to heaven I’ve ever been. Much love to you and yours, Randy and much love for all the beautiful music you’ve blessed the world with.
In 1980 I was 17 and had joined the Army. I was getting ready to go into airborne school and some friends and me went riding horses before we had to report to the main base at FT Benning. I had a transistor radio I carried in my shirt pocket. A song came on and all 4 of us just stopped. We never made a sound while it was playing and even our horses never moved. The song was, " My Homes In Alabama". That song has stayed with me the rest of my life. I'm close to 62 now and even today, I get the same emotions that I had the first time I heard it. There will never be another Alabama in my life time. And to tell the truth, they are so unique that I believe that God just gave us one "Alabama" because, He does things only once, because it is perfect everytime.
Alabama has always been one of my favorite bands. I love the energy! The songs inspire. Every time I listen to them it’s like the first time. I’m so glad I still get to watch them singing up on stage. Jeff’s still right up there with them.
ALAMBA will always be my favorite music group , not because I’m from ALAMBA, but because they are so talented and I love all their songs! Long live ALAMBA!! ❤️!
I loved all your songs but Mountain Music always makes me clog no matter where I am! Have seen y'all 8 times! Maybe we'll see you in Greensboro this weekend!!!
ALABAMA BAND: MOUNTAIN MUSIC TOUR 1982: In 1982 on the Mountain Music tour I met drummer Mark Herndon during a break of the band playing softball 🥎 against the local radio station DJ’s. I was a beginning drummer and asked him how to play the fast part on Mountain Music. He showed me with his hands on his legs explaining it was a paradiddle-diddle between the kick and snare 🥁. He said to learn it slowly listening to Ride the Train from the Feels So Right album. I’ll never forget how kind he was to a young drummer and a total stranger! I’ll always love the Alabama band!
You're speaking my language, Randy. Your family and mine sound so much alike. The country life is a hard life, but a good life. My Daddy would have been 88, miss him every day.He worked in a cotton mill. Mama will be 86 in November. My Daddy and Mama married young. They would have been married 70 years this year. Proud of my Southern heritage,born bred in the mountains of South Carolina. May God bless you and your family.
I have my picture with this young lady, and she was so gracious. We were at a Martina McBride fan thingy. She was called away right when I asked her to take a pic with me and she told them " You are gonna have to wait because I have to take a picture with Ron first". Bless her heart!
i remember in the 80's , dont remember the year, my cousin and i had been to an Eagles concert and we were at my grandmothers home...and her neighbor was there, the neighbor said have you ever heard of a band called ALABAMA? and of course we didnt...she said they are my nephews and are going to hit it big...one of them sent her tickets everytime they were in the area...so she was sick and gave us her tickets and we went to birmingham al to a show and got to meet them after the show...now i know the family but not close enough to them personally...we were one of the first members to their fan club and this was the year of the first june jam , whatever year it was...the family are really good people from aunts to cousins....we saw them in concert maybe 5 times, birmingham , jacksonville state....and was always a good show.....
Randy needs to make things right with Mark. For himself, Mark and the fans. It’s heartbreaking he pretends Mark didn’t exist. I know for a fact Mark would welcome a reconciliation.
@@gloriacasella1185 no. but he was only in the band for 30 years and was inducted in the hall of fame with everyone else. so he's kinda important. Randy needs to make things right. But he's stubborn and holds grudges.
We love you Randy. We need more of Alabama today.
Howdy
It would be my greatest honor to shake Randys hand. Hes brought me so much joy over the years. Thank you Randy for sharing yourself with us. ❤
Love Alabama, I grew up with these guys, man, not literally, but their music. I was crushed when Jeff passed away.
I love Randy have been a huge fan of Alabama since I was a little girl
Absolutely the most down to earth celeberity there is...
It was so good to see Jeff singing with Alabama & Home Free on 'Christmas in Dixie' on Home Free's Christmas special. Rest in peace Mr. Cook, you earned your place in Heaven.
I fell hard for the group somewhere between my junior and senior years of HS (graduated HS in 1982) and have been a fan since. We are so blessed to be new members of the Fort Payne/Valley Head community. Oh my goodness this place is the closest place to heaven I’ve ever been. Much love to you and yours, Randy and much love for all the beautiful music you’ve blessed the world with.
Howdy
Same I did as well fell heads over heels for Alabama I had every album of theirs growing up in the 70s And 80s
Randy is still awesome ❤❤❤❤
Thank you.
He certainly is❤
I love listening to this. It was an amazing interview and song that he sang!!!
In 1980 I was 17 and had joined the Army. I was getting ready to go into airborne school and some friends and me went riding horses before we had to report to the main base at FT Benning.
I had a transistor radio I carried in my shirt pocket. A song came on and all 4 of us just stopped. We never made a sound while it was playing and even our horses never moved. The song was, " My Homes In Alabama".
That song has stayed with me the rest of my life. I'm close to 62 now and even today, I get the same emotions that I had the first time I heard it.
There will never be another Alabama in my life time. And to tell the truth, they are so unique that I believe that God just gave us one "Alabama" because, He does things only once, because it is perfect everytime.
Alabama has always been one of my favorite bands. I love the energy! The songs inspire. Every time I listen to them it’s like the first time. I’m so glad I still get to watch them singing up on stage. Jeff’s still right up there with them.
Thank you
One of the last generations. When Randys generation is gone all of those wonderful stories are gone. Love yo listen to Randy. He is so wholesome.❤❤
What a wonderful interview!!! 🥰
ALAMBA will always be my favorite music group , not because I’m from ALAMBA, but because they are so talented and I love all their songs! Long live ALAMBA!! ❤️!
Speechless. Thank you for your time.
Randy is a timeless entertainer.
I love Randy and I loved you for years😊
I think your awesome Randy!
This is awesome. Life long Alabama fan.
RIP Jeff Cook i love and listen to Alabama the best country music group of all time. They're my favorite Country music group of all time
Awesome video. Thanks
I loved all your songs but Mountain Music always makes me clog no matter where I am! Have seen y'all 8 times! Maybe we'll see you in Greensboro this weekend!!!
Howdy
He’s awesome. Praise God this C word is under control. So glad he’s got humor even after being sick. ❤❤❤
ALABAMA BAND: MOUNTAIN MUSIC TOUR 1982:
In 1982 on the Mountain Music tour I met drummer Mark Herndon during a break of the band playing softball 🥎 against the local radio station DJ’s. I was a beginning drummer and asked him how to play the fast part on Mountain Music. He showed me with his hands on his legs explaining it was a paradiddle-diddle between the kick and snare 🥁. He said to learn it slowly listening to Ride the Train from the Feels So Right album. I’ll never forget how kind he was to a young drummer and a total stranger! I’ll always love the Alabama band!
I will always love ALABAMA! They are the best ! Love❤
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You're speaking my language, Randy. Your family and mine sound so much alike. The country life is a hard life, but a good life. My Daddy would have been 88, miss him every day.He worked in a cotton mill. Mama will be 86 in November. My Daddy and Mama married young. They would have been married 70 years this year. Proud of my Southern heritage,born bred in the mountains of South Carolina. May God bless you and your family.
I have my picture with this young lady, and she was so gracious. We were at a Martina McBride fan thingy. She was called away right when I asked her to take a pic with me and she told them " You are gonna have to wait because I have to take a picture with Ron first". Bless her heart!
I love Alabama I love all the song they singing I miss Jeff rest and peace I follow you guys God bless you all from Tampa Florida 🙏
i remember in the 80's , dont remember the year, my cousin and i had been to an Eagles concert and we were at my grandmothers home...and her neighbor was there, the neighbor said have you ever heard of a band called ALABAMA? and of course we didnt...she said they are my nephews and are going to hit it big...one of them sent her tickets everytime they were in the area...so she was sick and gave us her tickets and we went to birmingham al to a show and got to meet them after the show...now i know the family but not close enough to them personally...we were one of the first members to their fan club and this was the year of the first june jam , whatever year it was...the family are really good people from aunts to cousins....we saw them in concert maybe 5 times, birmingham , jacksonville state....and was always a good show.....
I'm a cancer survivor 8 years this month. Breast cancer.. Done ✔️ clean for 8 years
.love you Randy forever! ❤️!
Good job Randy
Love!!
Legendary !!
Just listened to him sing 2020. What a horrible year, for all of us for many reasons. Me, personally, I was diagnosed with Cancer. May 5, 2020
I love Randy he’s so good looking. And even better as he has aged. ❤❤❤❤
I AGREE
Love you Randy O!!!
Love Alabama!
In 2023 still listening to that voice. Love it💓💓💓💓💓
💜🥰❤️😍🫂🙏😇💞
Randy needs to make things right with Mark. For himself, Mark and the fans. It’s heartbreaking he pretends Mark didn’t exist. I know for a fact Mark would welcome a reconciliation.
Really, was Mark an original member?
@@gloriacasella1185 no. but he was only in the band for 30 years and was inducted in the hall of fame with everyone else. so he's kinda important. Randy needs to make things right. But he's stubborn and holds grudges.
Glad someone said it. The way Mark was treated is criminal.
They had him ride in a separate bus with the crew.
That’s low as hell
@@gloriacasella1185 bingo
@@graystone3048 Maybe there was a reason ?
What happened to Mark??
He wasn't an original member of the band and supposedly the records put him in there to compare them to the Beatles.
The older he gets , the more he looks like George Lucas.😊
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