I was playing a gig in Danville VA last Dec and this little kid about 8 years old comes up to me and asks me to play the "Robert Earl Keen Christmas Song". He sang the entire thing with me, it was great. Glad to know the youngin's like me are raised on the classics.
This is my favorite Christmas song. I listen to it every year. So many elements of it, remind me of my childhood. In a good way. Thank you Robert Earl Keen, for this gem.
"White Christmas" be damned.....this is pretty close as to how most of our "real" Christmases at home are. Priceless...timeless.......never gets old. You gotta believe Jesus has a belly-laugh at just how true these images are on His blessed birthday and the absurdity of how we celebrate it.
I’m 30, I swear this is my entire family’s (30 people deep) family Christmas song, we would sing it when we were kids, we change the lyrics a little to fit our own family, this is the perfect Christmas song and I have some good family memories I cherish with this tune
This song just brought so many memories of Christmas parties past. And yes my parents did the motorhome part in New York when we visited my dads family. That part always makes me grin. Merry Christmas everyone.
I am a product of this situation. Hillbillies from Utah met my mom's new boyfriend like this and I was born. The rest was history. Merry Christmas to all from 2022
My favorite Christmas song! It reminds me of my dad's side of the family. They've mostly past away now but this song reminds me of family get togethers gone by.
I once called them to request it, and they said they would try. I hung up and said what do they mean they will try?? They are in charge!! It was the next song.
@Angel Bulldog That's awesome that we just happened to interact here on You Tube! I have been living in Winston-Salem for the past few months, but I go back to Pleasant Garden occasionally now. Have a good Thanksgiving!
I’m not much of a Christmas music guy, but I do love listening to this song. Just reminds ya that everyone’s family is messed up and that’s what makes family get togethers interesting.
Hear ya. I’ve seen it all at family get togethers. I love the tense silence sometimes. Nobody says anything because the first thing anyone says will be the wrong thing. I’ve seen it get to the point where every one is small talking and looking really tense and finally someone will ask someone else why are you being so quiet today. Uh oh
I was listening to this in the car tonight Brilliant and I was singing along to this most excellent Christmas Song Robert’s hair and beard are the colour of mine ✅
I can't even begin to tell you all how much fun it was going to The Robert Earl Show in the 90's. Saw at least 10 shows and every single one was a blast! REK has always delivered for his fans!
The genius of this song is the restraint. It would be easy/expected to write a song with extreme over the top characters. REK essentially wrote characters we all have in our family and the copious consumption of alcohol at Christmas. This is the counterpoint to all the traditional holiday classic that just idyllic and little else. This song resonates and all sounds very familiar because this is how most people's christmas parties go.
This song is such a great summary of what happens in most families and is playable at any time throughout the year. It's relatable to me here in North Carolina.
@@michaelclark9762 i love me some hayes carll as well as townes van zandt. All great songwriters that tell stories not just toss out words. Really hard to say if one is any better than the other. Guess it comes down to personal preference.
I got relatives in Defiance, Ohio and Ft. Wayne, Indiana that this reminds me of. Also, used to have a Stop & Go up the street (it's a Circle K now) with a guy named Chet who used to call every kid "George," would bounce your change on the counter and catch it before he'd hand it to you . . . and would sell me Marlboro's when I was 9.
I LOVE this song! My Dad got me into it. I had no idea Robert Earl Keen was the original singer/writer; the version I had heard was by Montgomery Gentry. oh well, Cheers! Thanks for the timeless tune
Saw REK and his band on 12/6/17 at the Town Theater in NYC. One of the best shows I have ever seen. We had a fantastic time and can't wait until he is back in the area. Thanks for a great show!
I think our guy didn't want to play this one that day. I think he was wishing his most requested song was more genius, which - he sure has plenty to choose from. They just don't make us giddy with delight and anticipation for CHRISTMAS. Ain't nothin' wrong with the thing that makes us giddy with delight being requested more than other songs. And also, this IS a genius song. Anyone who gets this many people thinking "that's me!" obviously captured something fundamental. He is hands down and no contest the most talented of his generation.
"I can't remember how I'm kinned to them" is an often used statement around my parts. I know people in town and from church who I know I'm kinned to but can't remember how
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I think this is not just Texas families but nationwide. At least one line in this for everyone. This man is Texas Royalty.
P Matthews amen
@@1978DirtyD no doubt about it. I'm in KY and I'm listening
Florida. I first heard this song on the Don Imus show. I’ve listened to it ever since.
In Texas a man could get shot for saying this but Montgomery Gentry did this very well considering.
💯💯💯
I was playing a gig in Danville VA last Dec and this little kid about 8 years old comes up to me and asks me to play the "Robert Earl Keen Christmas Song". He sang the entire thing with me, it was great. Glad to know the youngin's like me are raised on the classics.
I’m from Danville, VA and I’m bummed I missed seeing it!
@@joeburke197 I'll be at Ballad Brewing on Aug 3rd 2019! Come on out.
When you comin back bud? I'm from chatham..
That’s so amazing 🙌
@@WorldsMotorsports hey brother, sorry for the late reply but I’ll be back at Ballad Brewing on Feb 11 from 7-9pm!
Am I the only one who listens to this whether it’s Christmas or not? We are dead in Halloween season and I’m bumping this!
Hell no. I listen all the time.
Bumping it? Wow
I listen to this year round! love robert earl keene!
apparently not. I'm listening and it is almost June.
Its on every playlist i own;!! Montgomery gentry do it right...The Dixie Chicks w Rosie o Donnel is a classic!!!
Christime alla time
YOLO!!!
Rarely is a song irreverent, reverent, humorous and human all at once. I am new to this song and will love it until I die.
Welcome to the family Jason.
I’m 66+ and it’s the first time I’ve ever heard it. Love it. 👍🏻🙏🏻
This is my favorite Christmas song. I listen to it every year. So many elements of it, remind me of my childhood. In a good way. Thank you Robert Earl Keen, for this gem.
Ditto. Such a fantastic song writer and song. Love ya, REK!
❤WORD my brother it may be the best real Christmas song ever !
Is it weird that I love this? It reminds me of my family. They are not perfect, but they are mine.
Rarely is a song irreverent, reverent, humorous and human all at once.
You are weird
5 years, or 25, no. You aren’t weird.
Merry Christmas everybody! 2020 ain't been right, but it's been something.
Well, at least it's been. Better than nothing 😂 maybe?
"White Christmas" be damned.....this is pretty close as to how most of our "real" Christmases at home are. Priceless...timeless.......never gets old. You gotta believe Jesus has a belly-laugh at just how true these images are on His blessed birthday and the absurdity of how we celebrate it.
An underrated and under appreciated artist.
Legend
Not under appreciated in Texas. Legend.
I’m 30, I swear this is my entire family’s (30 people deep) family Christmas song, we would sing it when we were kids, we change the lyrics a little to fit our own family, this is the perfect Christmas song and I have some good family memories I cherish with this tune
Robert's increasing resemblance to Santa Clause can only improve this holiday classic!
:-)
Very under rated for a long time
Good one!
This is one of those songs everyone can relate to!!
Why do I cry whenever I hear this? So good. Thank you.
Thank you so much Deb for being a true fan of my music🎵🎶,I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️. Hope to hear from you soon🤠❤️
I do too!
I love Christmas and Christ. This is perhaps the BEST and truest Christmas song of all time.
AMEN
Second only to Fairy Tale of New York
One of my favourite Christmas songs!!!
Merry Christmas 🎄
This song just brought so many memories of Christmas parties past. And yes my parents did the motorhome part in New York when we visited my dads family. That part always makes me grin. Merry Christmas everyone.
This was one of my Mom's favorite Christmas songs . . . She'd LOVE this version.
Me too. Merry Christmas Teddi!
She was obviously a good woman, so sorry for your loss😔
Feliz Navidad everyone, and Merry Christmas to all families! - Dec 25, 2020.
Christmas wouldn't be the same without listening to this, been digging it since 1994. Twenty-four years !
"I can't remember how I'm kin to them."!!! I wish I'd written that line.
Christmas Eve 2021. Been listening to this one for years!
I am a product of this situation. Hillbillies from Utah met my mom's new boyfriend like this and I was born. The rest was history. Merry Christmas to all from 2022
Damn Robert Earl, looking like a crazy old uncle these days! I love your music.
Just Jay 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Rolling in Austin looking at Christmas lights listening to REK Merry Christmas to all.
Merry Christmas
Best Christmas song of all time
My favorite Christmas song! It reminds me of my dad's side of the family. They've mostly past away now but this song reminds me of family get togethers gone by.
John Boy and Billy from the 90's! GREAT!!!
Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad from North Carolina!
Remember this for John Boy and Billy!! Merry Christmas from Statesville NC!
Merry Christmas from Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
I once called them to request it, and they said they would try. I hung up and said what do they mean they will try?? They are in charge!! It was the next song.
@Angel Bulldog That's awesome that we just happened to interact here on You Tube! I have been living in Winston-Salem for the past few months, but I go back to Pleasant Garden occasionally now. Have a good Thanksgiving!
Im in Tennessee they play it all the time lol
I’m not much of a Christmas music guy, but I do love listening to this song. Just reminds ya that everyone’s family is messed up and that’s what makes family get togethers interesting.
Hear ya. I’ve seen it all at family get togethers. I love the tense silence sometimes. Nobody says anything because the first thing anyone says will be the wrong thing. I’ve seen it get to the point where every one is small talking and looking really tense and finally someone will ask someone else why are you being so quiet today. Uh oh
God Bless Robert Earl Keen! Merry Christmas Y’all!
Every Christmas at work we play this song, but we change the words to honor our staff and volunteers.
I was listening to this in the car tonight
Brilliant and I was singing along to this most excellent Christmas Song
Robert’s hair and beard are the colour of mine ✅
Listen to this every single year since it came out
My favorite REk song!!!
She random smiles as he sings specific lyrics...you know it hits home like it does for all of us
This song has a dirty quality that most won’t get. But it’s definitely Texas fabulous...Merry Christmas from the Lonestar Republic
It ain't much different in Ky. Maybe fewer Mexicans, and we may be poorer for that
I can't even begin to tell you all how much fun it was going to The Robert Earl Show in the 90's. Saw at least 10 shows and every single one was a blast! REK has always delivered for his fans!
We saw him at Flores Country Store. We were surrounded by severely inebriated Aggies. It was a ton of fun!
This song is one I have listened to every Christmas since I first heard it 20 years ago. Classic REK genius songwriting.
Robert your voice is like fine wine, just getting better...
The genius of this song is the restraint. It would be easy/expected to write a song with extreme over the top characters. REK essentially wrote characters we all have in our family and the copious consumption of alcohol at Christmas. This is the counterpoint to all the traditional holiday classic that just idyllic and little else. This song resonates and all sounds very familiar because this is how most people's christmas parties go.
You name an artist, I am sure I dig 'em. REK is at the top of the list
This is a must listen at our house each year!
This song is such a great summary of what happens in most families and is playable at any time throughout the year. It's relatable to me here in North Carolina.
Thanks REK for this classic every Christmas season gotta listen to it at least 10 times.
Gosh,I just realized I forgot to listen this year! Dang it!! Listenin now!!
This is my family anthem.
Ditto. Christmas tradition, now by Zoom, several households and across the pond too - It will probably hurt, but play and sing it will shall!!!!
Feliz Navidad everybody!
A staple pick and grin at our Christmas Eve party forever it seems. Timeless classic.
Merry Christmas friends, lovers, casual acquaintances, and bus drivers, where ever you may find your fine selves!!
This is every Christmas at my parents ranch in Blanco... literally every year since I was a kid.
Same here up in Granger, Texas. Seems about the way it supposed to always be and I look forward to it.
Ah man I’ve always loved this song ! So cool to see you !!!!
I miss my grandparents so much
Reminds me of my childhood. Merry Christmas ya'll.
Thank you Merry Christmas Much love and respect
Best Christmas song ever!!
Man knows how to write songs like nobody else can!! Goes straight to the heart!!
Hayes Carll gives REK a run for his money! Maybe even beats him...
@@michaelclark9762 i love me some hayes carll as well as townes van zandt. All great songwriters that tell stories not just toss out words. Really hard to say if one is any better than the other. Guess it comes down to personal preference.
It's so refreshing to see a performer who performed their song just like you heard it the 1st time.... I hate when they screw with the lyrics.
We need this guy more than ever!!!! Bring it back!!! Make it awesome!!!
Mr. Keen, you are down home! Thank you ✌️❤️🤗 🎅
Thank you so much for the great entertainment keep up the good work
I got relatives in Defiance, Ohio and Ft. Wayne, Indiana that this reminds me of.
Also, used to have a Stop & Go up the street (it's a Circle K now) with a guy named Chet who used to call every kid "George," would bounce your change on the counter and catch it before he'd hand it to you . . . and would sell me Marlboro's when I was 9.
I graduated from Harlingen High School. He mentioned that town.
I was blown away when I saw your picture. You look just like your dad!
Robert Earl is one of the best!
This is just awesome !
My favorite Christmas song
I'm just discovering this song, which is great, because it's 2020 ( 'nuff said) and I'm a Bengals fan.
If you are searching for what an acoustic guitar should sound like live, you found it.
Do you know what they were playing? I couldn't identify the guitar makes
@@johnengland932 No, but I’m not talking about the make or model. I’m talking about the recorded tone.
I LOVE this song! My Dad got me into it. I had no idea Robert Earl Keen was the original singer/writer; the version I had heard was by Montgomery Gentry. oh well, Cheers! Thanks for the timeless tune
He's a national treasure!
Saw REK and his band on 12/6/17 at the Town Theater in NYC. One of the best shows I have ever seen. We had a fantastic time and can't wait until he is back in the area. Thanks for a great show!
A Modern Christmas Classic ...
My favorite Christmas song......😊
My fav rek song. I can just picture & feel it like I'm right there in the song.
Merry Texmas, y'all.....
from, Poth, TX.
I was The only Mexican at so many Christmas parties with girlfriends… I believe that first part of the song is about Me.
He always sounds like he is completely bombed. I love it. Sounds alot like Ray Wylie Hubbard.
STILL LISTENING 20YEARS!! My Jewish friend turned this LATINA on to him!!! And saw him at COWBOYS!!
Always love the shopping list.
My favorite Christmas carol! Trailer park in VA is this song and my childhood! 😂
Great song. Merry Christmas to all.
My favorite Christmas song ever
Merry Christmas from Boquillas Canyon, Texas!
I think our guy didn't want to play this one that day. I think he was wishing his most requested song was more genius, which - he sure has plenty to choose from. They just don't make us giddy with delight and anticipation for CHRISTMAS. Ain't nothin' wrong with the thing that makes us giddy with delight being requested more than other songs. And also, this IS a genius song. Anyone who gets this many people thinking "that's me!" obviously captured something fundamental. He is hands down and no contest the most talented of his generation.
Merry. Christmas
🌸 TY. 🌸
This song can only be appreciated in a live performance when everyone sings along
It is pretty glorious
Merry Christmas everyone! (2020)
Just love this song!!!
Merry Christmas 2022 😀 ❤️💚🎄
REK in the mid 80s....THATS music to grow up to!
I've played this for all my riders since yesterday.
Down in Texas, they have the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost: Willie, Robert Earl Keen and Jesus.
Johnny Bush, George strait, ... walker Texas ranger haha
Fantastic!
Just heard this song today 2022 Love it! Such a cute song 😊
I LOVE YOU, ROBERT EARL KEEN !!!
I'VE SEEN YOU LIVE MORE TIMES THAN I CAN REMEMBER!! YOU JUST GET BETTER AND BETTER!!
Merry Christmas from the famalee !!
Merry Christmas 2020
Great rendition of a very intoxicated Kenny Rogers covering REK's Merry Christmas from the Family!
Ha ha!
"I can't remember how I'm kinned to them" is an often used statement around my parts. I know people in town and from church who I know I'm kinned to but can't remember how