My husband, age 56, just passed away last week. I watched him fight so hard for so long but eventually, he let go. Oh my Rob....I too, looked for you forever and a day, then I found you....though we shared a mere 12 years, you filled them with so many memories. This song was one of them. As we'd listen, he'd get all teary-eyed and hold my hand. Now that is true love.
I never really "got" this song when it came out. After that, my grandmother passed away from Alzheimers. Now my mother has it and is headed down the same path. This song now means so much more to me, and I cry whenever I hear it because I understand exactly what the couple in the song went through and how the writer felt seeing them decline. This is one of the most powerful, meaningful songs I have ever heard and I am grateful to Kathy Mattea for recording it - her voice, emotion, and phrasing perfectly convey what the song is all about.
My Mom was 32 when she married my Dad. He passed away last year just after their 60th wedding anniversary, and now I am her guardian. She asks me every where my Dad is. Her dementia doesn’t allow her to even realize he is gone. I used to love this song, but now that I am living it the meaning is more powerful than ever. I pray for the day when Mom will get to see Dad again because I know she will say to him, “Where have you been?”
Your story made me cry. God bless you Rick, I've walked that same path. I took care of my dear old step-mom, June, for thirteen years, until she went to be with my Dad again; he was only 60 when he died...I'm now much older than he got to be. I believe they are together again, in harmony. Coincidentally, that was the name of our farm in Nova Scotia. Your posting is dated two years ago; it doesn't get any easier does it.
I'm living your story now, Rick. I'm not sure I believe in the traditional form of heaven, but I know my mother-in-law does; she's just scared to go around that last bend, even though she truly believes something better is there, including her husband of 76 1/2 yerars. Peacw to all who mourn.
My Dad passed away from Alzheimer’s last year. It really is the long goodbye. After his diagnosis, we watched him decline over seven years. He lived an amazing life, and we miss him every day. Thank you, Miss Kathy, for this beautiful masterpiece 🙏🏾✝️❤️
This should be used in Alzheimer's Disease commercials. This IS a POWERFUL Song!!!! The Love, Compassion and Kindness in Kathy's Voice IS just absolutely Amazing and Beautiful!!! I saw this when this song came out on MTV. I cried my eyes and heart out and all these years later, it is unchanged! Thank You Kathy, You are one of the most Precious and Beautiful Souls that Graced our World!!!!
My mother suffered with this deadly disease - I watched my father cater to her every need - his love for her was forever - I will always remember him for this - my mother at times would address me by my father's name but I took my cue from him and learned of love in such a different way - to this day I thank him for his skills and leadership whenever I remember both - RIP Mom and Dad - thank you for your guidance and love
Years ago I fell in love with this song then I found out that it became the National Alzheimer's Association's Theme Song...they deserve it...I still love this song.
+Cathy Miller Both my parents had it. Fortunately they were able to stay in their own home instead of a care facility. My mom was with him when he died & she passed away about 2 years later.
You should listen to"Saving Grace" by Jerry Sally or the version by Cordle, Jackson & Sally it will truly help you if you are dealing with a loved one going through Alzheimer's.
This beautiful song reminds me of my deceased parents. After we lost Dad, Mom was never the same. She carried on and was strong, but knowing her, she missed her mate. Mom joined Dad 20 months after his death. I miss them both, but they are reunited in the presence of the Lord. And that, my friend, is also beautiful!
It's common for long married couples to die within a year or two of the firsts death. But they never reunite. The ONLY line of truth in the various fibs foisted on "believers" is the one about " from dust to dust." Religion is the easiest scam to get your money. And control you. Trump is GOD. Send HIM money!
I cry from beginning to end. It describes my life and I don’t want it to end like that. It is the only song that I love so much that it breaks my heart. 🙏🏻💔
I saw her on TV once. I'm not normally a country fan but this song is great. She wrote it about her husband's grandparents. The grandma had dementia and the grandpa took care of her. They both got sick and were admitted to the hospital. Grandma stopped eating and speaking and shut down. Grandpa finally got well enough to come visit her on another floor and she woke right up and asked "Where have you been?" True love means taking care of someone when they are old and frail.
I love her singing and her songs. One day I happened to make a service call for the company I worked for in Cross Lanes, WV. I was shocked to see her photos on the wall and the piano. I asked the lady if she was related to Kathy Mattea and she told me that she was Kathy's mom. It was an honor and a pleasure to just talk to her about her daughter, but it got even better when I asked if that was Kathy's piano. She said yes and asked me if I played. "A little" I replied. I could never have asked to play it, so I was blown away when her mom asked me if I'd like to play Kathy's piano. Although I'ver never met Kathy, when I hear her music, I always remember visiting her home and playing her piano.
The BEST Country song ever written. Whitney Houston or any other I don't think can't outdo this in the purest form. Kathy had me in tears watching her on TV as a kid singing this song at the Grammy's. I can still feel this in my heart when I think of a Love Story brought to life in a song.. Thank you Kathy for this gift of LOVE.
I agree, Judy. George Jones’ He Stopped Loving Her Today is a good one but doesn’t tug my heart like Where’ve You Been. That song represents a love story in the truest sense.
She didn't write it actually, it was done by another artist who sang this at The Blue Bird Cafe. It never became a solid hit, until Mattea used it for her single. It's a true story based on the Grandparents of the singer/songwriter (I can't think of his name). It was in Ken Burns' documentary Country Music.
@@maureen3134I wish I was like Whitney Houston and sing that song. I always think of this song and thought SOMEONE would love me like that till the end. ❤❤❤ I love Kathy for moving my heart to this song .
@@ThrdSonofSpardareally? This song I thought would be much bigger than it was. It is my song for my mom and everyone that I have missed and loved. ❤❤❤ I still cry even now❤
My hubby and I are living the bridge of this song right now. We have pneumonia and he also has blood clots. It's such a blessing to LOVE the man you married. Would y'all pray for us?
My sister just lost her husband to cancer after a wonderful 55 years of marriage . My dad and mom had periods of being separated due to illness. This describes what that was like.
My husband and I have been married for 50 years. My soul for sure is right with God. Death holds no fears, me losing my best friend and the love of my life does. I love you Bud Walker and I pray that we die coupled up in each other's embrace❤
My Mom and Dad are reunited in heaven now. I hope your sorrow heals in time. A very good friend who's now in heaven introduced me to this song long ago. I'm glad I found it again. It is a comforting song.
Rosanne, why would you want to take from Dennis a peace he has found in the loss of his dad and most of all his son. Dennis didn't try to tell anyone who was right or wrong, he just directed another Music lover named Linda where she might also find some peace! And correct me if I'm wrong but it is stated as a Bible study. I haven't gone there and I doubt you have either! You are taking a scriptural passage and telling Dennis this is the only way that you can believe. I am sorry you found a need to try to take the peace that Dennis has found, take it away, and tell him the way that he should believe. My comment to you is "how dare you". My Comment to Dennis is "Keep what you found Dennis and hold it dear to your saddened heart". May God hold you and bring you peace. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen
I just saw this story on Ken Burns' documentary "Country Music" and, yes, I cried. It is such an emotional story about her husband's grandparents love and lives. God bless Kathy, her husband, Jon Vezner and their families that are truly blessed.
@@SilverWolfM200LDH I've learned so much about country music and its history from that program. What I really learned is how much love is in that genre of music. Now, I'm in a classic country music phase.
@@dace938 So have I Dave, I've always know that about this great genre. That's excellent, I've loved all country music from all genres for decades. I've been being reacquainted with the classics recently.
Lost mom to dementia in 2019, then lost dad to covid on September 27th of 2020. They are both gone now and we miss them both so much. We go on as they would both want us to, but trust me, it will never be the same, ever. Rest in peace to two of the greatest people in the world. A piece of our hearts is gone.
I lost my mother to dementia last year. She was diagnosed with “Failure to Thrive”, due to the isolation from CoVid quarantine. Lost my dad five years ago. I understand the heartbreak and loss.
I lost my mom and dad to the exact same cancer last year,"wherev you been I've been waiting on you".We're the last words she ever spoke to me and that will haunt me the rest of my life.
@@amazingcars8303 you got that right now it's about how someone looks an not how they sound I always say if I wanted to see a naked woman I'd look on porn hub not cmt
Such a beautiful song -- makes me think of my own life. There is none of us getting younger. Some day you will ask yourself -- where did my life go? Seize the day and the loved ones you have....before its too late.
I love this song. My mom has Alzeimers and getting worse every day. My dad wont leave her side. Both are still at home though. It is wearing him out physically and mentally. They have been married 62 years. It's tough to see the situation but so beautiful to see the love they have for each other. Marragie shouldnt be a trial basis sort of thing. God brought them together and blesses them every day.
It can be also finding your true love. It feels like you have known them all your life. Not just a spouse but genuine love of God. My son loves me like that :)
My dad met my mom and started dating her when she was 16 I'm 49 now on May 26th this song describes them perfectly outside of the fact that he just died a few years ago... I wanted to dedicate this to Twila Weatherford. The greatest Mom anyone could ever ask for...
I was just telling my wife about a couple in the obituaries, who both died within couple days of each other, on New Years Day and January 2nd, after being married about 67 years, likely 2 of the casualties from local nursing homes, dying from coronavirus. I asked her if she remembered Kathy's song, of this title, off of cd I still have, about the older couple in the hospital together, but she couldn't recall until Googling it. As soon as it started playing, she recalled it and we teared up, as anyone human would do. I just couldn't help but think of the many seniors who must be in hospitals and nursing homes as couples, together, and possibly not be aware of it. Beautifully done, even though she originally didn't want to record it.
We are all graced that Kathie had decided to perform this song despite the pain of doing so. Imagine living without having ever heard this most incredible song.
I have loved this song for years so well written, so perfectly arranged, and amazingly delivered. It always brings back the humanity to me that we all forget. 💞
This song is something we can all relate to. It was written by her husband. It stuns me and makes me love just about everything. She and they read many awards for this.
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music🎶today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
I,remember hearing this song "Where've You Been, on the radio one day! Loving each other with all your heart, is the most precious gift you will ever receive in this world. To love one another ,into old age, must be amazing!! What a touching song!
I am so sorry for your loss. This song is very touching to those of us that has lost a loved one. I pray that God puts his arms around you and comforts you during this time and let you know you are not alone ❤
What an amazing song. I have loved this song for so many years and when going thru some tough years lost touch of the song. I found it again and now sing it when I go to karaoke. A bit somber for the bar scene, but the KJ likes to hear it at times. We all deserve to be loved like this!!! So glad Kathy's husbands grandparents had a love like this!!!
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
This is still one of the most beautiful and saddest songs I've ever heard. I listen almost every day to remind myself people and the world used to be like that. Not what we have today.
True love like this is far too rare, and Kathy Mattea's song struck my sensitive chord and my tear ducts. Even a retired cop can cry. Thank you Fred, Ned, and Mrs. Mattea for such a soul-rendering performance.
Beautiful song. I just lost my youngest son & I know this song isn't about that kind of loss, but it brings him to mind & manages to put a smile on my face cause I know I'll see him again.
Oh Sherry, I do not have children, but I know it is the deepest kind of loss. I am so very sorry. I lost my dear husband last summer, he was only 50. He wad diagnosed in October and gone by August. We will see them again and when I see something that reminds me of him I smile and feel so lucky that I was able to be a part of his life, if only for a short time. Hugs..
No one should sing this song but Kathy Mattea, maybe it's the family connection. You can tell by listening that this one truly comes from within. Beautiful. Tim M. 4/6/2023
I lived w/ my grandparents in1989. Every morning while getting ready for school the local radio station would play this song. Every morning. At first my grandmother and I found it nice to listen to. By week 2 we had enough. I moved away the following year but whenever I would see my grandmother she'd recite the lyrics, "Where have you been?..." It became our way of saying I missed you. My grandmother died in 2007 after a long fight with cancer. I play this song when I think of her.
willee51 After hearing Kathy on this song, I somehow feel she is a bit more than "Country"; with the ensemble, she was an "ensemble singer" (I don't know if that's a proper term). She was a "human instrument", a voice that blended in with the viola, the piano, whatever they are called. I am not a studied musician but I know beautiful music when I hear it.
This is practically my paternal grandparents' story. My grandfather was a car salesman. Fanny my grandmother developed Alzheimers Disease in the 80s. Grandpa was diagnosed with Leukemina around that same time. He made the decision to undergo chemotherapy to survive to care for his wife. Unfortunately he lost his battle. At one point they were even in the same hospital in different rooms on different floors as the song says. Everytime I hear this song I think of them. From the moment I heard this song it touched my heart in a very special way.
I first heard this song in 1990 while watching the ACMs on the Armed Forces Radio Television Network. At the time I was in the Air Force and stationed in Germany, we didn't have a lot of access to country music, about an hour once a day on the Armed Forces Radio network was all we got and that was in the middle of the day when I was working. When my wife and I heard it we were stunned. To both of us, it was the most beautiful and well performed song we'd ever heard. To this day I've heard nothing that compares. Years later my wife and I lived this song. My wife's father was stricken with Alzheimer's and my mother with dementia. This song still touches me deeply. To 485 people who gave this song a thumbs down, you lack empathy and most likely don't have much of a soul. If this song doesn't touch something deep inside you, you're are likely dead inside.
I heard this beautiful song less than one year after my mother’s sudden death on Christmas Eve, 1998. To say I sobbed like a child would be an understatement. Thank you, Kathy! 😢
Shelley, you will find it and it'll be great. I don't no what happen to Kathy. By the way if you ever need to talk, get a hold of me. How great is this love? breaks my heart.
Just heard about a lucky couple in their late 90’s who are enjoying sharing a room in a nursing home. Made me think of this song. I’d love to hear the songwriters’ stories behind how they wrote the words & music that became this beautiful, timeless song. It’s not easy to say so much in so few words. And that melody! And of course, Kathy nailed it! Bravo and Brava!! 👏👏👏👏👏
I was just a kid when I first heard this song in an award show. I just couldn't stop crying. When I broke up with my first love people say we would find each other like that. But my mom id really the person who loves me that much. She's not herself when I'm away. I love you too mom. Je T'Aime.
One of the best story telling songs ever. A simple slice of life that we can feel the good and bad. Mattea is made for the song and a Masterpiece was born.
I and my husband both worked for decades in nursing homes - he was a nurse, I was an aide and several other jobs within the nursing homes. My mom died 12 years ago, here at home with us, while in the early stages of Alzheimers. She forgot the names of most of her family, but never forgot my name nor that of my husband. We were her caregivers. Now my husband is my caregiver, as my health is declining much quicker than his. Glen Campbell recorded a song shortly before he quit performing and subsequently died, not knowing any of his family at the end. The song is piognant and telling, about how Alzheimer robs its victims of their memories. "I Won't Miss You" is the song. My husband says this song by Kathy Mattea saddens him, as he saw it happen so many times over a career of almost 47 years.
Lost my dad in May to Alzheimer's. This song just ripped my heart out. I had forgotten about this song, and then stumbled upon it today. I needed a good cry, lol.
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I heard this song for the first time when I was a teenager in the late 80s and bawled my eyes out then and still do now such a powerful song that a whole generation probably doesnt know
hands down the most beautiful song ever written. Thank You for all of us who love our spouses and have remained faithful to them. Love freely give in matrimony outshines every thing meant to distracts us from that glorious commitment
I grew up hearing my Dad listen to this song and absolutely loved it. Now being married (even though it's only been a year) I love the song even more and on a different level than was even previously possible.
This song reminds me of my dad that I lost to leukemia,he meant the world to me and I miss him with all my heart and wished he was here today. I just thank god that he gave me him as my dad, and so very happy that I was with him when he left us. Love you my Dad,and miss you so so much. I will always be the apple of your eye..xoxoxoxoo Judy
My parents celebrated their 58th anniversary on the 23rd. This song so reminds me of they because they are inseparable. I can't imagine one without the other. Hopefully God will be merciful ~
This is one of the most meaningful songs I've ever heard. Mom had a large family and all but one had alzheimers. Her name was Clare. Thanks for posting it.
I creid when this song came out...little did I know this song would become a reality, My Dad died from the complications of Alzheimer's in 2003. Mom symptoms began showing in 2010. God bless us, all...
My husband, age 56, just passed away last week. I watched him fight so hard for so long but eventually, he let go. Oh my Rob....I too, looked for you forever and a day, then I found you....though we shared a mere 12 years, you filled them with so many memories. This song was one of them. As we'd listen, he'd get all teary-eyed and hold my hand. Now that is true love.
My condolences
Oh bless your heart ❤️ prayers for you during this awfully hard time.
@@cherylallison4166 thank you.
So so sorry 💞💞
I'm so sorry! 💔💔
I never really "got" this song when it came out. After that, my grandmother passed away from Alzheimers. Now my mother has it and is headed down the same path. This song now means so much more to me, and I cry whenever I hear it because I understand exactly what the couple in the song went through and how the writer felt seeing them decline. This is one of the most powerful, meaningful songs I have ever heard and I am grateful to Kathy Mattea for recording it - her voice, emotion, and phrasing perfectly convey what the song is all about.
Her husband wrote this about his grand parents.
Dad passed away this past Sunday with me holding him. Mom left in September. Reunited again ❤😢🎉
My deepest sympathies 🥀
My wife is in a nursing home. This song made me cry.
I'm so sorry. 😔😔💔
I'm so sorry. (((Hugs))) ❤
Sending a hug to you today.
🫂... not how we expect things to go but she has you there. All that will ever matter.
I took care of my mom for 8 months at home after she was diagnosed with 4-stage Cancer 😢
My Mom was 32 when she married my Dad. He passed away last year just after their 60th wedding anniversary, and now I am her guardian. She asks me every where my Dad is. Her dementia doesn’t allow her to even realize he is gone.
I used to love this song, but now that I am living it the meaning is more powerful than ever. I pray for the day when Mom will get to see Dad again because I know she will say to him, “Where have you been?”
Yes one day we will all meet our loved ones in Heaven
Your story made me cry.
God bless you Rick, I've walked that same path. I took care of my dear old step-mom, June, for thirteen years, until she went to be with my Dad again; he was only 60 when he died...I'm now much older than he got to be. I believe they are together again, in harmony.
Coincidentally, that was the name of our farm in Nova Scotia.
Your posting is dated two years ago; it doesn't get any easier does it.
😢😢
I'm living your story now, Rick. I'm not sure I believe in the traditional form of heaven, but I know my mother-in-law does; she's just scared to go around that last bend, even though she truly believes something better is there, including her husband of 76 1/2 yerars. Peacw to all who mourn.
God bless, know that in her heart he lives there forever.💕♥️❤️🌅
My Dad passed away from Alzheimer’s last year. It really is the long goodbye. After his diagnosis, we watched him decline over seven years. He lived an amazing life, and we miss him every day. Thank you, Miss Kathy, for this beautiful masterpiece 🙏🏾✝️❤️
It is the known as the long goodbye for a reason. You say goodbye to that person over& over again.not knowing if or when they can reach out
Just lost my wife of 54 years and I listen to this and cry my eyes out. Love this song!
This should be used in Alzheimer's Disease commercials. This IS a POWERFUL Song!!!! The Love, Compassion and Kindness in Kathy's Voice IS just absolutely Amazing and Beautiful!!! I saw this when this song came out on MTV. I cried my eyes and heart out and all these years later, it is unchanged! Thank You Kathy, You are one of the most Precious and Beautiful Souls that Graced our World!!!!
Joseph& I went thru this together. He fought so hard to understand why this happened yo him❤
I am so sorry I feel so bad😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😢😢
Niki white,my husband joseph us in heaven& out of pain. Loving him everday
My mother suffered with this deadly disease - I watched my father cater to her every need - his love for her was forever - I will always remember him for this - my mother at times would address me by my father's name but I took my cue from him and learned of love in such a different way - to this day I thank him for his skills and leadership whenever I remember both - RIP Mom and Dad - thank you for your guidance and love
This was our wedding song as I walked down the aisle to my handsome groom of 33 years now. 💕
You just can't help but cry when you hear this song😥😥😥
Years ago I fell in love with this song then I found out that it became the National Alzheimer's Association's Theme Song...they deserve it...I still love this song.
+Cathy Miller Both my parents had it. Fortunately they were able to stay in their own home instead of a care facility. My mom was with him when he died & she passed away about 2 years later.
Cathy Miller years ago I didn't. Know who this was but I liked this song
You should listen to"Saving Grace" by Jerry Sally or the version by Cordle, Jackson & Sally it will truly help you if you are dealing with a loved one going through Alzheimer's.
@@sarahswomley2580 God be with you!
I didn't know that, Yes very fitting🙏🛐🙏
This beautiful song reminds me of my deceased parents. After we lost Dad, Mom was never the same. She carried on and was strong, but knowing her, she missed her mate. Mom joined Dad 20 months after his death. I miss them both, but they are reunited in the presence of the Lord. And that, my friend, is also beautiful!
Yes, it is.
My grandparents were in a nursing home same room thank God. There were 6 months apart in death. ❤
I can relate after my mum passed in 2012 me Da was never the same and 1 year and 7 months later he passed.
It's common for long married couples to die within a year or two of the firsts death. But they never reunite. The ONLY line of truth in the various fibs foisted on "believers" is the one about " from dust to dust." Religion is the easiest scam to get your money. And control you. Trump is GOD. Send HIM money!
Wonderful song though.🤑
You are not human if you don't break down and cry when this song plays
I at the end...
Constance Lane I kinda wimpier some
Constance Lane this song tugs my heart strings
3 people in the room listening to this song.. 3 people reaching for the box of tissues to wipe away tears. xx
I cry from beginning to end. It describes my life and I don’t want it to end like that. It is the only song that I love so much that it breaks my heart. 🙏🏻💔
I saw her on TV once. I'm not normally a country fan but this song is great. She wrote it about her husband's grandparents. The grandma had dementia and the grandpa took care of her. They both got sick and were admitted to the hospital. Grandma stopped eating and speaking and shut down. Grandpa finally got well enough to come visit her on another floor and she woke right up and asked "Where have you been?" True love means taking care of someone when they are old and frail.
Correction her husband wrote the song.
Exactly.
So beautiful ❤
I love her singing and her songs. One day I happened to make a service call for the company I worked for in Cross Lanes, WV. I was shocked to see her photos on the wall and the piano. I asked the lady if she was related to Kathy Mattea and she told me that she was Kathy's mom. It was an honor and a pleasure to just talk to her about her daughter, but it got even better when I asked if that was Kathy's piano. She said yes and asked me if I played. "A little" I replied. I could never have asked to play it, so I was blown away when her mom asked me if I'd like to play Kathy's piano. Although I'ver never met Kathy, when I hear her music, I always remember visiting her home and playing her piano.
That'[s a really nice anecdotal comment. .
Wow what an amazing story. Thanks for sharing.
Wow what a story. Love it.
Bildad1976 I live near Cross Lanes 😀
Wow! What a wonderful story and an incredible Blessing for both you and Kathy’s Mom!
The BEST Country song ever written. Whitney Houston or any other I don't think can't outdo this in the purest form. Kathy had me in tears watching her on TV as a kid singing this song at the Grammy's. I can still feel this in my heart when I think of a Love Story brought to life in a song.. Thank you Kathy for this gift of LOVE.
Saddest and bestCounty song ever goes to George Jones with: he stopped loving her today.
I agree, Judy. George Jones’ He Stopped Loving Her Today is a good one but doesn’t tug my heart like Where’ve You Been. That song represents a love story in the truest sense.
She didn't write it actually, it was done by another artist who sang this at The Blue Bird Cafe. It never became a solid hit, until Mattea used it for her single. It's a true story based on the Grandparents of the singer/songwriter (I can't think of his name). It was in Ken Burns' documentary Country Music.
@@maureen3134I wish I was like Whitney Houston and sing that song. I always think of this song and thought SOMEONE would love me like that till the end. ❤❤❤ I love Kathy for moving my heart to this song .
@@ThrdSonofSpardareally? This song I thought would be much bigger than it was. It is my song for my mom and everyone that I have missed and loved. ❤❤❤ I still cry even now❤
To anyone thinking of listening to Kathy Mattea, a warning: When Kathy aims for your heart SHE WILL NOT MISS!
Joey Fredrickson yep
True..
Yep. A beautiful voice singing a beautiful song.
Love her. Let her get my 💓
Love her, hope am the one.
I'm crying, you're crying, we're all crying...
xedra every damn time
Is that what's happening - this old sentimental beat up Vietnam vet just thought my eyes were leaking.
Yeah . . .
Am not. It’s allergies. In January. That’s all.
Kathy Mattea's husband wrote this song about his grandparents. So it's a true love story. It's a touching and beautiful story.
One of the most gorgeous voices in music.
My hubby and I are living the bridge of this song right now. We have pneumonia and he also has blood clots.
It's such a blessing to LOVE the man you married. Would y'all pray for us?
We are healed, Praise God!!
❤ with you ❤
My sister just lost her husband to cancer after a wonderful 55 years of marriage .
My dad and mom had periods of being separated due to illness. This describes what that was like.
This song never fails to make me cry my eyes out.
My husband and I have been married for 50 years. My soul for sure is right with God. Death holds no fears, me losing my best friend and the love of my life does. I love you Bud Walker and I pray that we die coupled up in each other's embrace❤
My Dad passed away in April and my Mom went to be with him yesterday on their 60th wedding anniversary. This song is helping me through.
I'm so sorry for your loss. How sweet that they were back together for their 60th anniversary. Prayers for you.
My Mom and Dad are reunited in heaven now. I hope your sorrow heals in time. A very good friend who's now in heaven introduced me to this song long ago. I'm glad I found it again. It is a comforting song.
Linda Green Helm it helps
oh so sad I'm sorry for your loss
Rosanne, why would you want to take from Dennis a peace he has found in the loss of his dad and most of all his son. Dennis didn't try to tell anyone who was right or wrong, he just directed another Music lover named Linda where she might also find some peace! And correct me if I'm wrong but it is stated as a Bible study. I haven't gone there and I doubt you have either! You are taking a scriptural passage and telling Dennis this is the only way that you can believe. I am sorry you found a need to try to take the peace that Dennis has found, take it away, and tell him the way that he should believe. My comment to you is "how dare you". My Comment to Dennis is "Keep what you found Dennis and hold it dear to your saddened heart". May God hold you and bring you peace. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen
I just saw this story on Ken Burns' documentary "Country Music" and, yes, I cried. It is such an emotional story about her husband's grandparents love and lives. God bless Kathy, her husband, Jon Vezner and their families that are truly blessed.
I cried as well, very moving piece.
I couldn't of said it any better, I heard of this song on the same amazing documentary, and I feel the same way.
@@SilverWolfM200LDH I've learned so much about country music and its history from that program. What I really learned is how much love is in that genre of music. Now, I'm in a classic country music phase.
@@dace938 So have I Dave, I've always know that about this great genre. That's excellent, I've loved all country music from all genres for decades. I've been being reacquainted with the classics recently.
I am watching now...and yes I am crying.
Lost mom to dementia in 2019, then lost dad to covid on September 27th of 2020. They are both gone now and we miss them both so much. We go on as they would both want us to, but trust me, it will never be the same, ever. Rest in peace to two of the greatest people in the world. A piece of our hearts is gone.
I lost my mother to dementia last year. She was diagnosed with “Failure to Thrive”, due to the isolation from CoVid quarantine. Lost my dad five years ago.
I understand the heartbreak and loss.
I lost my mom and dad to the exact same cancer last year,"wherev you been I've been waiting on you".We're the last words she ever spoke to me and that will haunt me the rest of my life.
There are some songs that everyone should hear. To me, this is one of them.
My husband and I will celebrate our 59th anniversary tomorrow. This song is so sad but so touchingly celebrates long love.
Oh Betta, oh Wally, I can'tbare it I miss you
My mom died from cancer.... 5 years ago 😢 I took care of her at home, for 8 months, after she was diagnosed... With 4-stage... I Still Miss Her 😢
I love this song. Kathy Mattea is one of the best perforners I have had the honor to see in concert.
when country was a story bout life insteat of about convincing people of how country you are
Mark Amstoid Perfectly said
Mark Amstoid I know what u mean
Mark Amstoid Yes!
Mark Amstoid when sex didn't have to sell, talent did
@@amazingcars8303 you got that right now it's about how someone looks an not how they sound I always say if I wanted to see a naked woman I'd look on porn hub not cmt
Such a beautiful song -- makes me think of my own life. There is none of us getting younger. Some day you will ask yourself -- where did my life go? Seize the day and the loved ones you have....before its too late.
... to be loved like this ... Touching story, beautifully sung - Kathy Mattea has the voice of an angel!
And the song is oh so true in its entirely
I love this song. My mom has Alzeimers and getting worse every day. My dad wont leave her side. Both are still at home though. It is wearing him out physically and mentally. They have been married 62 years. It's tough to see the situation but so beautiful to see the love they have for each other. Marragie shouldnt be a trial basis sort of thing. God brought them together and blesses them every day.
I always end up choking up at the part when they're old in the hospital and finally get to see each other
Jennifer Holloway
I am right there with you on that one! It is very touching.
yes i agree
+Jennifer Holloway Well yes it is the very deep meaning of genuine love only possible after years of together.I too love that part.
It can be also finding your true love. It feels like you have known them all your life. Not just a spouse but genuine love of God. My son loves me like that :)
+Judy Dolcine YES!
My dad met my mom and started dating her when she was 16 I'm 49 now on May 26th this song describes them perfectly outside of the fact that he just died a few years ago... I wanted to dedicate this to Twila Weatherford. The greatest Mom anyone could ever ask for...
💞💞💞💞 sweet boy!
Sending love.❤️♥️💕❤️♥️💕🎈❤️❤️❤️💕🎈❤️♥️💕❤️♥️💕🎈❤️♥️💕🎈❤️♥️💕🎈❤️forever
This song makes me think about my Grand parents. they were married over 60yrs and he passed away at home. My Grandma was holding his hand when passed
I was just telling my wife about a couple in the obituaries, who both died within couple days of each other, on New Years Day and January 2nd, after being married about 67 years, likely 2 of the casualties from local nursing homes, dying from coronavirus. I asked her if she remembered Kathy's song, of this title, off of cd I still have, about the older couple in the hospital together, but she couldn't recall until Googling it. As soon as it started playing, she recalled it and we teared up, as anyone human would do. I just couldn't help but think of the many seniors who must be in hospitals and nursing homes as couples, together, and possibly not be aware of it. Beautifully done, even though she originally didn't want to record it.
As we get older it becomes easier to relate to this song.
So true. I was a teen when this came out, and it was boring to me. Now, I have a grandma with dementia. This song tears me up.
This song always touches my heart. Kathy has one of those voices that just touches your heart
We are all graced that Kathie had decided to perform this song despite the pain of doing so. Imagine living without having ever heard this most incredible song.
I have loved this song for years so well written, so perfectly arranged, and amazingly delivered. It always brings back the humanity to me that we all forget. 💞
This song is something we can all relate to. It was written by her husband. It stuns me and makes me love just about everything. She and they read many awards for this.
Mike Nolan Her & her husband are holly-wood 🤡's
Good God… Even now this song STILL makes me choke up 🥹
Tears.... Such a beautiful song. I love revisiting my favorite songs from the 80's.. But the song holds a different meaning now.... 🌷💕
One of the most beautifully heartbreaking songs ever.
Hello Paula
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music🎶today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
I,remember hearing this song "Where've You Been, on the radio one day! Loving each other with all your heart, is the most precious gift you will ever receive in this world. To love one another ,into old age, must be amazing!! What a touching song!
I am so sorry for your loss. This song is very touching to those of us that has lost a loved one. I pray that God puts his arms around you and comforts you during this time and let you know you are not alone ❤
She's sleeping six feet away like the angel she is.I thank God I finally found her
😭😭😭 every dang time! I sob like a baby!!
In loving memory of my dear friends, Jack & Jerry...... They met later in life and loved forever. Now the reside in Heaven.
This song is so fitting for what our country is going thru. God thank you for our loved one's.
I don’t know how she sings this without bawling ❤
What an amazing song. I have loved this song for so many years and when going thru some tough years lost touch of the song. I found it again and now sing it when I go to karaoke. A bit somber for the bar scene, but the KJ likes to hear it at times. We all deserve to be loved like this!!! So glad Kathy's husbands grandparents had a love like this!!!
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
This is still one of the most beautiful and saddest songs I've ever heard. I listen almost every day to remind myself people and the world used to be like that. Not what we have today.
True love like this is far too rare, and Kathy Mattea's song struck my sensitive chord and my tear ducts. Even a retired cop can cry. Thank you Fred, Ned, and Mrs. Mattea for such a soul-rendering performance.
I'm so sorry. This song always makes me cry. Takes me back to somewhere in my past. I wish I could give you a hug
Beautiful song. I just lost my youngest son & I know this song isn't about that kind of loss, but it brings him to mind & manages to put a smile on my face cause I know I'll see him again.
Oh Sherry, I do not have children, but I know it is the deepest kind of loss. I am so very sorry. I lost my dear husband last summer, he was only 50. He wad diagnosed in October and gone by August. We will see them again and when I see something that reminds me of him I smile and feel so lucky that I was able to be a part of his life, if only for a short time. Hugs..
What a beautiful. Way to honor someone.you love from now and forever
One of my most favorite songs by Kathy. ❤️
No one should sing this song but Kathy Mattea, maybe it's the family connection. You can tell by listening that this one truly comes from within. Beautiful. Tim M. 4/6/2023
I cry every time I hear this song.She has such a beautiful voice that brings the song to life.
I lived w/ my grandparents in1989. Every morning while getting ready for school the local radio station would play this song. Every morning. At first my grandmother and I found it nice to listen to. By week 2 we had enough.
I moved away the following year but whenever I would see my grandmother she'd recite the lyrics, "Where have you been?..." It became our way of saying I missed you. My grandmother died in 2007 after a long fight with cancer. I play this song when I think of her.
Ahhhh, the memories of times gone bye! Back when Country was worth listening to!
willee51 After hearing Kathy on this song, I somehow feel she is a bit more than "Country"; with the ensemble, she was an "ensemble singer" (I don't know if that's a proper term). She was a "human instrument", a voice that blended in with the viola, the piano, whatever they are called. I am not a studied musician but I know beautiful music when I hear it.
A very beautiful song!!
i wish we could get more real music like this. perfect!
I am 35 and have just now found this kind of love. I don't know you situation, but never give up!! I was ready to give up when Susie came along!!
I cry every time I hear this. It reminds me so much of my great grandparents. Thank you for posting this.
This is practically my paternal grandparents' story. My grandfather was a car salesman. Fanny my grandmother developed Alzheimers Disease in the 80s. Grandpa was diagnosed with Leukemina around that same time. He made the decision to undergo chemotherapy to survive to care for his wife. Unfortunately he lost his battle. At one point they were even in the same hospital in different rooms on different floors as the song says. Everytime I hear this song I think of them. From the moment I heard this song it touched my heart in a very special way.
....as i left the hospital today i was sobbing all the way home...... 64 years of undying unrelentless love.....my heart is breaking into tiny pieces
❤
I first heard this song in 1990 while watching the ACMs on the Armed Forces Radio Television Network. At the time I was in the Air Force and stationed in Germany, we didn't have a lot of access to country music, about an hour once a day on the Armed Forces Radio network was all we got and that was in the middle of the day when I was working. When my wife and I heard it we were stunned. To both of us, it was the most beautiful and well performed song we'd ever heard. To this day I've heard nothing that compares. Years later my wife and I lived this song. My wife's father was stricken with Alzheimer's and my mother with dementia. This song still touches me deeply.
To 485 people who gave this song a thumbs down, you lack empathy and most likely don't have much of a soul. If this song doesn't touch something deep inside you, you're are likely dead inside.
After all these years of loving this song, it still brings tears to my eyes when I hear it.
I heard this beautiful song less than one year after my mother’s sudden death on Christmas Eve, 1998. To say I sobbed like a child would be an understatement. Thank you, Kathy! 😢
Everyone wants this kind of love....half of my life is gone and I still haven't found that kind.
Shelley, you will find it and it'll be great. I don't no what happen to Kathy. By the way if you ever need to talk, get a hold of me. How great is this love? breaks my heart.
Thank you John.
Anytime Shelley. Just call or write. Never forget, you are LOVED.
Thank you both.
I found it!!!! I finally found it!!!
anyone who has lost a loved one to dementia will certainly cry over this one
I have NEVER heard eternal love expressed so well, and may never hear another song to top it. Thanks for sharing. -Larry
Just heard about a lucky couple in their late 90’s who are enjoying sharing a room in a nursing home. Made me think of this song.
I’d love to hear the songwriters’ stories behind how they wrote the words & music that became this beautiful, timeless song. It’s not easy to say so much in so few words. And that melody! And of course, Kathy nailed it! Bravo and Brava!! 👏👏👏👏👏
This song was featured in the Ken Burns PBS documentary on Country Music.
Great song, touching lyrics, beautiful voice.👍🏻👍🏻
I love to sing, and this is the one song I cannot get through without crying...I will never know how she does it!
This song has helped to remember how short and fragile life can be for the ones we love.
I was just a kid when I first heard this song in an award show. I just couldn't stop crying. When I broke up with my first love people say we would find each other like that. But my mom id really the person who loves me that much. She's not herself when I'm away. I love you too mom. Je T'Aime.
love Kathy seen you in the80 s at Owensboro big e
One of the best story telling songs ever. A simple slice of life that we can feel the good and bad. Mattea is made for the song and a Masterpiece was born.
Dougcivic Minded
I so agree with you! This is a song with a story that we can all feel at one time or another.
I and my husband both worked for decades in nursing homes - he was a nurse, I was an aide and several other jobs within the nursing homes. My mom died 12 years ago, here at home with us, while in the early stages of Alzheimers. She forgot the names of most of her family, but never forgot my name nor that of my husband. We were her caregivers. Now my husband is my caregiver, as my health is declining much quicker than his.
Glen Campbell recorded a song shortly before he quit performing and subsequently died, not knowing any of his family at the end. The song is piognant and telling, about how Alzheimer robs its victims of their memories. "I Won't Miss You" is the song.
My husband says this song by Kathy Mattea saddens him, as he saw it happen so many times over a career of almost 47 years.
Lost my dad in May to Alzheimer's. This song just ripped my heart out. I had forgotten about this song, and then stumbled upon it today. I needed a good cry, lol.
I lost my dad last year....and my 26 year old son, Nathan, in a car wreck 6 months ago. I am so sorry for YOUR loss. Please do what I did...if you are searching for REAL comfort about your dad. Please go to a free website called JW.ORG. At that site you can request a free copy of a bible study aid called "What does the Bible REALLY teach?" They will send it to your door totally free of charge....Or....if you prefer you can just read it for free online. The book takes you right to the bible to answer life's big questions like "Where are the dead?" "Real hope for our dead loved ones." and "Why does GOD allow suffering....among many other topics. I am so glad I did this....I grieve for my dad and my son...but my heart is at peace because I now know what GOD'S word REALLY teaches about where they are and what the future holds for them and virtually EVERYONE who has ever died....and it is an AWESOME hope!!! A hope I NEVER would have found in "christian" churches. My prayer this night is that you and your family find comfort.
Shannon Lane me too.... I am sorry for your loss... God Bless
I share that experience. Thank you Kathy.
I heard this song for the first time when I was a teenager in the late 80s and bawled my eyes out then and still do now such a powerful song that a whole generation probably doesnt know
hands down the most beautiful song ever written. Thank You for all of us who love our spouses and have remained faithful to them. Love freely give in matrimony outshines every thing meant to distracts us from that glorious commitment
There is Nobody that this song doesn't touch and Nobody that it doesn't help in healing the loss.............thank you
GREAT, GREAT SONG!!!! Brings tears to my eyes, everytime I hear it!! Thanks for sharing!!
One of the best songs ever wrote .
Thank you Kathy
Totally agree.
Kathy didn't write it just sang it.
Kathy didn't write it just sang it.
What a lovely song. 'Her Frightened Tears Fell To The Floor'. That's the line that floored me.
I grew up hearing my Dad listen to this song and absolutely loved it. Now being married (even though it's only been a year) I love the song even more and on a different level than was even previously possible.
This song always has touched my heart.
This song reminds me of my dad that I lost to leukemia,he meant the world to me and I miss him with all my heart and wished he was here today. I just thank god that he gave me him as my dad, and so very happy that I was with him when he left us. Love you my Dad,and miss you so so much. I will always be the apple of your eye..xoxoxoxoo Judy
It was written in 1989
The story of how true love was meant to be
Not perfect
But commited
Love the song- Story
150%
😢💜🙏✝️
Heard this song years ago and sang at a nursing home fund raiser and then forgot about it until today. It still makes me cry.
This is the best song ever written!!
Yes it is
My parents celebrated their 58th anniversary on the 23rd. This song so reminds me of they because they are inseparable. I can't imagine one without the other. Hopefully God will be merciful ~
This is one of the most meaningful songs I've ever heard. Mom had a large family and all but one had alzheimers. Her name was Clare. Thanks for posting it.
This popped up again. I had to watch and listen again. An incredible song and a great voice. It always gets to me.
A couple - elderly friends of Ann & I - are at the nursing home. He's on his last legs. They've been together for over 60 years. I dug out this song:
I creid when this song came out...little did I know this song would become a reality, My Dad died from the complications of Alzheimer's in 2003. Mom symptoms began showing in 2010. God bless us, all...