Thank you guy's so much!! Some time when I feel so bad feeling sorry for myself & my many friends that's not with us anymore, I play this song & feel better, please be good to your friends because one day they will be gone!! May God Bless All !!!!!!
My Mother was the Statler Brothers "biggest" fan. Even though Harold once told her "We have fans lots bigger than you!" Now my 3 year old granddaughter, Elizabeth, thinks this song is just for her. She will also be a Statler fan.
The story goes that The Statlers were watching a movie on their bus. Elizabeth Taylor happened to be one of the stars of the movie. Jimmy got the idea for the song from this and quickly wrote it. They later got to sing the song to Ms. Taylor while she was on a movie set..
We were lucky enough to see the Statlers over the years . We were saddened when Lew left due to health. Jimmy proved a wonderful replacement. I cried through their final show in Roanoke. They were just so genuine , they are missed. Harold's passing this year was so sad in a year that was bleak.
I randomly thought of this song on the way home from work today and lo and behold I come home to see the Statler bros on tv ! And a couple songs later Elizabeth ! That happened today , and I liked this song when I was 13 ,but not for some reason I love it today . Sounds absolutely beautiful !
My father came up with my middle name from this song when I am missing him I listen to this song and my first name namesake song by Waylon Jennings Amanda...I prefer the Statler brothers though.
This makes me miss my grandma. When i was little and living a state away from her ( Grandma in Arkansas and me in Oklahoma) she would sing this to me. Now she's in heaven. Btw.... My name is Elizabeth
As hard as it is to choose a favorite Statler Bro.s song, THIS one is way up there, tied with "Go to My Grave" & "Did You Know You Are My Sunshine" & of course, "Flowers on the Wall". Thanks for posting this beautiful classic written by little Jimmy.
i sure wish the statler brothers would do one tour with the other two four part harmony groups we all know. little big town, and the oak ridge boys. that'd be awesome!
When my parents were still together, my mom didn't want to sleep with my dad. So, me and my brother slept in a bunk bed. My dad slept on the floor in me and my brother's room. We had a cd player so every night, my dad would turn on the statler brothers on.
Well it gets more and more prominent everyday specially with Toby Keith recent recent death black George Jones songs who is going to fill their shoes none of these new artists going to do it that's for sure they're starting to die off again and
Rest In Peace, Harold Reid. You're now singing bass in Heaven's Choir. May the blessings & comfort of God attend the Reid family during their time of sadnesss.
John Collins I’m gonna cry. I didn’t know till I read this. Love that ole boy. I always go to see them around my birthday in February every year. Miss you Harold. Heavens a brighter place now.
The Greatest Country group of all time, their wonderful voices and exquisite harmonies send shivers all over me and the goose bumps start just thinking of their beautiful songs. I live in England and never had the opportunity to see them on stage. Have all of the UK released albums and listen tom them constantly. Miss them very much, Thank you all for the wonderful times you have given my late wife and myself.
You are correct also General Kael, NOBODY comes cloe to Harold's vovice either. Him, and his singing were 1 in 100,000,000 ! ! Right On ! ! Yes Sir ! All theStatler's knew how to put a song together, and sing it as if they meant EVERY WORD ! ! Thanks for your post General, and Many Many Thanks to the Statler's. I really would be Lost IF I never heard them sing, nor seen them on T.V. They were the ONLY group i knew who could do GREAT COUNTRY, and GOSPEL.
I can't believe a hundred seventy people would say they didn't like this this is some of the greatest country music there ever was I know Jimmy Fortune came in after the original gentleman passed away but you got to give him credit he's got a voice like no other in The Statler Brothers I'll tell you what can bring a tear to your eye when they sing because they bring their heart and soul to their music God bless Statler Brothers and may God bless him with long lives
The line "..don't know if I can ever live my life without you" gets me every time. I think of my son, gone 28 years. I live on without him, but I miss him every day of my life.
Our Dad passed in September 2015. He was my longest life-friend. I've been missing him (and our Mom/2008) very much through this intense time of transition after being his primary care giver since 2008. On January 17, 2016 while traveling along on my way home from a friend's funeral, I was deeply missing Dad's company and conversation on our many drives together. That's when I decided to treat myself to a 'comfort' excursion and pulled off my travel to a little country store browsing and dinner. I'd never heard this song before until it played over the speakers while browsing that little store. Of course, I started crying - in gratitude. My name is Elizabeth... and I know with all my being, this was from Dad and Mom (she loved and used to play traditional country songs). Somehow, these moments just work like that and, personally, I believe in something greater than ourselves that creates these special moments for us. Dad used to email electronic greeting cards all the time with added notes of love and gratitude. I got the distinct feeling, he found a different way to get the message across. Good one, Dad, as usual. Love you both, always.
He wrote that song after meeting a 12 year old little girl named Elizabeth in a wheelchair at a concert one time who had no other dream but to meet Jimmy Fortune and The Statler Brothers! ❤❤❤
My youngest sister passed away in July of last year. Her name is Mary Elizabeth. I heard the Statler Brothers song "oh Elizabeth" My heart sank. It was so hard to listen to. Now a year later I think it is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever Heard. Thank you Statler Brothers.
The Statlers Brothers are the best country group. All of them have amazing voices.
Listening to them sing one song is like eating one Lays Potato chip!!! You can't listen to just one!!!!!
This is what I call GOOD MUSIC !! Mark E. Switzer
Thank you guy's so much!! Some time when I feel so bad feeling sorry for myself & my many friends that's not with us anymore, I play this song & feel better, please be good to your friends because one day they will be gone!! May God Bless All !!!!!!
My Mother was the Statler Brothers "biggest" fan. Even though Harold once told her "We have fans lots bigger than you!" Now my 3 year old granddaughter, Elizabeth, thinks this song is just for her. She will also be a Statler fan.
First time I've ever heard my full name Elizabeth in a song. Beautiful.
AT 84 I ADMIRE & STILL LISTEN & SING ALONG WITH ALL FIVE OF THE BROS....RIP LEW & HAROLD
That Elizabeth might be a top twenty song all time?
R.I.P. Harold Reid best bass singer ever. The Statlers will always be my all time favorite group
However Jimmy Fortune is the lead singer in this song, and he goes/or used to go solo, stilll sing "Elizabeth".
@robbie--I don't know, I think Paul Robeson or Tennessee Ernie Ford might have something to say about that.
All are greats! But Harold was the funniest of them. The angels have a new bass singer, if they can keep from laughing! Godspeed, Harold and Lew.
The story goes that The Statlers were watching a movie on their bus. Elizabeth Taylor happened to be one of the stars of the movie. Jimmy got the idea for the song from this and quickly wrote it. They later got to sing the song to Ms. Taylor while she was on a movie set..
My dad loved this song so I'm playing it for him rip dad
My uncle Larry likes this song.
All I can say is amazing harmony
We were lucky enough to see the Statlers over the years . We were saddened when Lew left due to health. Jimmy proved a wonderful replacement. I cried through their final show in Roanoke. They were just so genuine , they are missed. Harold's passing this year was so sad in a year that was bleak.
My Mom loves the Statler Brothers. 💞
I would have loved to hear Vince Gill sing this..
One of the best songs from the 1980s
My all time favorite group.
I sure miss them on TV.
:-)
Prayers for the Reid family.
They have a great and long repertoire. However, this song and "Atlanta Blue" are two I like to listen to the most.
Best Quartet ever ! 👍👍
I cant get enough of the Statlers. I saw them in Madison which is one of my best memories. Love them.
I randomly thought of this song on the way home from work today and lo and behold I come home to see the Statler bros on tv ! And a couple songs later Elizabeth ! That happened today , and I liked this song when I was 13 ,but not for some reason I love it today . Sounds absolutely beautiful !
My father came up with my middle name from this song when I am missing him I listen to this song and my first name namesake song by Waylon Jennings Amanda...I prefer the Statler brothers though.
This makes me miss my grandma. When i was little and living a state away from her ( Grandma in Arkansas and me in Oklahoma) she would sing this to me. Now she's in heaven. Btw.... My name is Elizabeth
As hard as it is to choose a favorite Statler Bro.s song, THIS one is way up there, tied with "Go to My Grave" & "Did You Know You Are My Sunshine" & of course, "Flowers on the Wall". Thanks for posting this beautiful classic written by little Jimmy.
You should check out "You've Been Like A Mother To Me."
I love this song and the Stats.
Except for the hymns this is my favorite Statler Bros. hit!
My parents named me this they heard this song and they wanted to name me it
A great group of people
Thanks for this one Jimmy its a beautyful song
our daughters name is ELIZABETH
Love this song makes me think of my late grandmother ever time I hear it that was her name wonderful song
Jimmy, you are just an angel!!!
This group makes me miss my parents. Many great memories of them dancing to the Statler Brothers
Honoring the agreement with HM Queen Elizabeth II. God bless. It means something to some of We People.
My middle name is Elizabeth, after my dad's mom. He loved this song because of his close relationship w/his mom.
Love , love , looove the Statler Brothers
Rip Harry Reid!
I saw them in concert and they were fabulous. It was at the Fabulous Fox in St. Louis Missouri.
Ozark mama m
Seen the Statlers in person many times. They are absolutely great!
This song will live on for years.
Of course one of my Favorite songs.
So BEAUTIFUL My favorite Statler Brothers song
I love love love jimmy fortune!
Hey me and his wife are very jealous!
beautiful song
❤️🙏
A true treasure
David Hammo
Best country group ever!!!
Amen
My daughter's song
Beautiful song -
This was great country music. I won't even listen to the country rap they sing today
i love this song another great song y the great statlerbrothers we miss them takecare i love you all
GREAT JOB guys'
and Jimmy Fortune and Darrin Vincent and Jamie are so good,love them too!
i sure wish the statler brothers would do one tour with the other two four part harmony groups we all know. little big town, and the oak ridge boys. that'd be awesome!
Jimmy Fortunes voice is great in this song
I LOVE this song and the great harmonies by the Statlers.
Thank you Dilbert Doe..l just found channel 345, RFDTV and will be going back to it !
THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL SONG
Love him all 🤗
When my parents were still together, my mom didn't want to sleep with my dad. So, me and my brother slept in a bunk bed. My dad slept on the floor in me and my brother's room. We had a cd player so every night, my dad would turn on the statler brothers on.
Love this song..
Great harmony!
Maybe You and J.D. can sing bass in the Heaven's Quire
2022
I still can't get sound, 2 weeks. Except when it breaks in and I get a blast of volume.
it wasnt a sad song for me...until i saw the comments, dem feels
I too was my daddy's favorite
Well it gets more and more prominent everyday specially with Toby Keith recent recent death black George Jones songs who is going to fill their shoes none of these new artists going to do it that's for sure they're starting to die off again and
That Jimmy Fortune was the secret, no?
Rest In Peace, Harold Reid. You're now singing bass in Heaven's Choir. May the blessings & comfort of God attend the Reid family during their time of sadnesss.
I wonder if Lew greeted him at the pearly gates.
@@joshuabrooks4907 I'll bet he did, then they started harmonizing.
The Host Of Angels Choir Really Gained A Strong Bass! He was always my favorite person in the band.
John Collins I’m gonna cry. I didn’t know till I read this. Love that ole boy. I always go to see them around my birthday in February every year. Miss you Harold. Heavens a brighter place now.
I got to see y'all in Fairhaven Ms
to be in a church Harold was crazy .I love y'all all
Love this song.
My sweet wife Elizabeth died last Friday from a sudden ruptured aorta this will be played at her funeral rest in peace precious angel
Sorry to hear that
Their music is sunshine on the most dismal days. Rest in peace Harold Reid!
This makes me miss my mom and dad. This is what country music is about. Their harmony is amazing!!
My mother would play the statler's over and over again in the seventies as a kid
I agree, it makes me miss my Dad, he had a deep voice like Harold's. I got to see The Statler brothers in concert when I was a kid.
Just "down the road" in our Shenandoah Valley in Staunton was arguably the best 4 part harmony ever......The Statler's. Sure miss them!
The Greatest Country group of all time, their wonderful voices and exquisite harmonies send shivers all over me and the goose bumps start just thinking of their beautiful songs. I live in England and never had the opportunity to see them on stage. Have all of the UK released albums and listen tom them constantly. Miss them very much, Thank you all for the wonderful times you have given my late wife and myself.
Just once in a lifetime can we enjoy such talent. Thanks guys.
Amen..so glad I got to grow up with them
We will miss Harold terribly and that wonderful bass voice and witty sense of humor
Love the Statlers, and Jimmy Fortunes voice just send shivers down my spine!! Could listen to him for hours!
Man oh man I wish these guys were still around.
Jimmy Fortune has a terrific voice to fit into this group
RIP Harold Reid.This group was unequaled in sound and talent.
The good old Statler Brothers, very healing ,,we need more groups like the Statlers To day
They appealed to everybody. And Jimmy Fortune was a natural fit when Lew DeWitt had to retire because of ill health.
Yes we do.
RIP Harold. The Lord missed that voice and called it back home.
You are correct also General Kael, NOBODY comes cloe to Harold's vovice either. Him, and his singing were 1 in 100,000,000 ! ! Right On ! ! Yes Sir ! All theStatler's knew how to put a song together, and sing it as if they meant EVERY WORD ! ! Thanks for your post General, and Many Many Thanks to the Statler's. I really would be Lost IF I never heard them sing, nor seen them on T.V. They were the ONLY group i knew who could do GREAT COUNTRY, and GOSPEL.
While that's certainly a warm sentiment, it's not biblical.
I saw the Statler Brothers in Denver shortly after this song came out. It always brings a tear. I think it’s one of their all time best songs!
Rest In Peace, Mr. Harold. God bless all of them. They were THE BEST! 😘🙏🏼💜Prayers for Harold’s family as well as the remaining brothers. 😢🙏🏼💜🌼🌷
I can't believe a hundred seventy people would say they didn't like this this is some of the greatest country music there ever was I know Jimmy Fortune came in after the original gentleman passed away but you got to give him credit he's got a voice like no other in The Statler Brothers I'll tell you what can bring a tear to your eye when they sing because they bring their heart and soul to their music God bless Statler Brothers and may God bless him with long lives
Amen
Jimmy gave The Statlers new energy. He was a great addition after Lew retired due to health issues.
I agree with everything you said.
I can't believe it either, Jimmy is talented and I know Lew and Harold are so proud of him in heaven. Don n Phil too.
I think it's an awesome song I Love It😅
Jimmy added so much to this group OF GREAT TALENT BLESS THEM ALL!!
Rip Harold Reid . Thanks for the great music . I remember your voice when I was a child .
I love this song I could listen to it all day
Me too
I listen to it often
This is a beautiful song! I wonder if there was an Elizabeth, the inspiration for this song?
Jimmy’s voice! OMG
SUCH TALENT!
The line "..don't know if I can ever live my life without you" gets me every time. I think of my son, gone 28 years. I live on without him, but I miss him every day of my life.
God Gayle!, I'm so sorry! I can't imagine
Thanks....it's been hard. He was 18 when he died.
@@gaylestratton8876 my oh my! Again, can't imagine! I'd hug and cry with you if you were in front of me.
So very sorry for your loss- been 10 years for my father. Can't believe it.
@@jonburrows2684 Thank you for your kindness. I've certainly cried a lot of tears.
song written for my wife elizabeh passed away in 2015 thanks statler brors
Our Dad passed in September 2015. He was my longest life-friend. I've been missing him (and our Mom/2008) very much through this intense time of transition after being his primary care giver since 2008. On January 17, 2016 while traveling along on my way home from a friend's funeral, I was deeply missing Dad's company and conversation on our many drives together. That's when I decided to treat myself to a 'comfort' excursion and pulled off my travel to a little country store browsing and dinner. I'd never heard this song before until it played over the speakers while browsing that little store. Of course, I started crying - in gratitude. My name is Elizabeth... and I know with all my being, this was from Dad and Mom (she loved and used to play traditional country songs). Somehow, these moments just work like that and, personally, I believe in something greater than ourselves that creates these special moments for us. Dad used to email electronic greeting cards all the time with added notes of love and gratitude. I got the distinct feeling, he found a different way to get the message across. Good one, Dad, as usual. Love you both, always.
From one Elizabeth to another, much love and deepest heartfelt condolences (sp?).
🕊💜🙏
From one Elizabeth to another.
Deepest heartfelt sympathies and prayers.
🕊💜🙏
Touching! God bless you!
I guess I need some new seals my eyes are leaking, Wishing you the best the world has to offer, And may love And kindness surround you
You're lucky you knew your dad. A lot of people don't. You are not special. Enjoy what you got.
That Jimmy sure could sing! Great song. Very very nice.
He wrote that song after meeting a 12 year old little girl named Elizabeth in a wheelchair at a concert one time who had no other dream but to meet Jimmy Fortune and The Statler Brothers! ❤❤❤
There will never be a group that sings quite like the Statler Brothers, Miss their music on country radio
JUst keep playing it over, and over on TH-cam, like I do.
The biggest mistake in Ken Burns documentary was the way he ignored the Statler Brotherss.
My youngest sister passed away in July of last year. Her name is Mary Elizabeth. I heard the Statler Brothers song "oh Elizabeth" My heart sank. It was so hard to listen to. Now a year later I think it is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever Heard. Thank you Statler Brothers.