There is no best country song. Way too many great ones to single just one out. It's like saying so and so is the best guitarist in the world, etc. Too many great ones.
His opening line makes the hair stand up on my arms. What a great waltz!! John Conlee is one of my favorite all time male vocalists. One of the best baritone country singers!
My uncle Frank wrote the lyrics to this song! Frank (George) Baber and John Conlee were great friends. My Uncle Frank was an Army drill sergeant and a very physically imposing man. Standing next to Conlee, he was a giant, but he wrote these touching and personal lyrics. What a great song.
I hate to see that comments on this song are years old. This song is a classic in as much as Jason and the Golden Fleece, or Beowulf is classic literature. So too this song is classic country and tells the story of a place we have all been. Wether you live in Texas, or if you live in New Jersey, this song speaks to all.
Introduced my 14 year old son to this great song just a few days ago. He didn't agree with me saying it was one of the best country songs of all time but he did like it a lot.
My dad and I watched John Conlee sing this song on Austin City Limits. One of the only times My Dad and I could agree on anything. To me, this song is one of the greatest ever written!
I'm an old man now, years ago I took my beautiful girl lady to a concert in a place called ZIGGAFEILDS IN TULSA OKLA to see John Conley!!! It was great time back then. I wish I knew what year it was. LIFE WAS SO GOOD AND THE WORLD wish I could go back one more time for a bit. 😢
John Conley has one of the most pitch perfect voices in all of Country music. He is never sharp or flat and he has great breath control. His Southern accent comes through his throat and chest and not through his nose. It is very pleasing to listen to and he could make just about any female fall in love with whomever they were with and the guy was clever enough to play his songs for her.
My mom passed away a year ago. She use to say this was my song. The night she passed away i heard this song 6 times on the radio. I heard it every night on the radio for 2 weeks.
I just auditioned last night and was accepted to sing as a regular in a local country music show. I am thinking of singing this song as one of the four songs in my first set. I’m 54 years old and have loved his music since the 80’s.
I am an MRI TECH in WV and a patient asked to hear "old country" as they got their MRI done. I heard this song and re-fell in love with it all over again. What a timeless classic that's slipped my mind for far too long.
No doubt about that Ms.Pam...John Conlee is a "LIVING LEGEND" & sounds just as good now as he did in the 70s & 80s. My favorite 6 "REAL COUNTRY SINGERS"... 1.John Conlee 2.Gene Watson 3.Ronny Milsap 4.Gary Stewart 5.Don Williams 6.Merle Haggard To me...THEY'RE TRUE COUNTRY LEGENDS!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama
I love him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jason Walding, if it's old, so am I. This song came out in 1978, I had been married 2 years, and was 20 years old. I have listened to CM for 61 years. I am an old lady now, and my family on both sides has deserted me. Including my son and his icky girlfriend. My husband couldn't help it; he had Pancreatic Cancer. He fought like Hell, for 2 years because it would kill me when he died. I'll die alone, and that want I want now. No one needs to come around then. They were not here when I needed them, so they do not need to bother me later. I got a dog, she doesn't steal, hit me, and treat me like crap!!!
In 1990 I was a Captain in the Air Force. Six years of marriage was about to end and my wife had some serious medical issues. I heard this song as I was getting off the highway outside of the base one morning and it brought me to tears. I had to pull over and compose myself before going through the gate into the base. This song helped pull me through that time and 33 years of marriage. Until just recently, it would always bring a tear to my eyes whenever I heard it. I wanted to take my wife to one of his concerts for our 30th anniversary and rekindle what was once a great romance but it didn't work out. Two years later she filed for divorce. I have this song on a sound track I listen to frequently. No more tears but now I just love to hear John Conlee sing it.
It's March of 2023 and I'm here listening!!! I've always loved this song!!! Actually, I grew up on country music... My Aunt Sissy used to play 1050 WHN all day long and I'd be in the living room holding a porcelain poodle like a microphone and sing my little heart out all day long!!! Miss those days!!!
I grew up as a kid in the 80’s. This was the first cassette tape I got. I think I was in 2nd grade? I don’t know why my Mom picked it out for me but I’m glad she did. Still one of my favorite country singers!
Joe I won’t be as harsh as you but I will 100% agree, there is very little good country music now. George Jones wrote a song called “ who’s gonna fill their shoes “ and my answer is nobody.
@@nathanurick8320 tottaly agree only new country artist i like is ben haggard as he does a lot of his dads music and is nothing like these new country folk
@@nathanurick8320 I believe that there will be, must be, has to be a modern rebellious outlaw movement that steers the genre back to traditional Country and Western music.
I am HONEY ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS,, grew up in panhandle and would listen to country songs with my grandfather who by the way was Mexican. He loved it good times
I absolutely love him. To me the measure of a really good singer is when you hear him you know it's him there's no question. He's unique. He's one of a kind. I love John Conlee
1992 John pulled me up on stage in Bever Missouri and he gave me his rose covered glasses off his head. That song will always be near and dear to me. I still have the glasses today.
I am so excited to be seeing him on September 9, 2022 at the Park Theater in McMinnville, Tennessee. Rose Colored Glasses is a song so many of us can relate to.
No matter how unlucky I’ve been at times in my life, I was lucky I lived during the music era I did 60’s,70’s,80’s, and some of the 90’s… I’ll take it and die with a smile…
Still love it. As a child in the 70s and a teen in the 80s I really didn't care for country. I was a rocker..still am. But my dad was huge country and gospel and I heard so much music. But this song stood out to me and I loved it. Still do :)
John conlee is a country national treasure. Recorded songs that resonated with common everyday people. Songs that maybe got you through another day or a sunny day on a ride with loved ones. Songs like these are the closest things we have to a Time Machine, that takes you back to a place in your life that just felt right.
I'M still listening. June 2022. Luv John Conley. Luv all his songs. Country is not the same as in my time. Line dancing. Holding your loved one close on the dance floor. Beautiful memories. All gone.
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Still listening to John Conlee in 2024. His voice is amazing, it never ages. He still has the same powerful voice after all these years.
Me too
Came across this song 10 minutes ago on TikTok and can’t stop listening to it, it’s amazing
October 2, 2024
from Saint Cloud, MN
56304 (the zip makes a dif)
@@deborahfurman3761 Yup,Yup, Yup!
John Conlee is one of my favorites of all time. And I was born in 1971
People say "HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY" is the best country song of all time. I say "ROSE COLORED GLASSES" is the best one ever.
He sings this so well
There is no best country song. Way too many great ones to single just one out. It's like saying so and so is the best guitarist in the world, etc. Too many great ones.
They are both true classics, I agree.
@@devakikarenGreat point. In addition, everyone has a different opinion or unique taste. I was just lucky to have been to their concerts.
They are definitely in the top two!😂
His opening line makes the hair stand up on my arms. What a great waltz!! John Conlee is one of my favorite all time male vocalists. One of the best baritone country singers!
I agree! That's how opening lines are supposed to hit you. His voice is unmatched.
I drove OTR, listened to this man for many, many miles. A more peaceful time in trucking. Help me get through many nights driving. Love his voice
I totally agree. Former OTR.
I've never been a trucker but I can see why you guys loved this stuff. Thanks for what you did for this country.
This is from an era of what country music should sound like. Not today's teen pop music you hear on the country channels.
Amen!!
I call today's country music pop music with a twang.
Still here, still listening to the beautiful voice of John Conley!!!
Always and forever man
My uncle Frank wrote the lyrics to this song! Frank (George) Baber and John Conlee were great friends. My Uncle Frank was an Army drill sergeant and a very physically imposing man. Standing next to Conlee, he was a giant, but he wrote these touching and personal lyrics. What a great song.
Great story!
One of my favorite songs. One of my old Army buddies could sing it with realism that could make you cry. Here is E.R. Stevens, MSGT (Retired).
Awesome song n memories 😢❤
God bless true people and the music.
You're uncle wrote a song that is very high in the rankings of the greatest country songs ever written.
I hate to see that comments on this song are years old. This song is a classic in as much as Jason and the Golden Fleece, or Beowulf is classic literature. So too this song is classic country and tells the story of a place we have all been. Wether you live in Texas, or if you live in New Jersey, this song speaks to all.
People are still listening, and it's 2021!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I will always ❤️ this Song! 2021!
Introduced my 14 year old son to this great song just a few days ago. He didn't agree with me saying it was one of the best country songs of all time but he did like it a lot.
Still here brother. Always come back to the classics
One of the most under rated country singers of all time.HANDS DOWN
Yes I totally agree with you, just sayin
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He really was, and still is. I'm glad that he's still with us.
I'm my opinion this is one of the best country songs ever.😎
Waynes Way My favorite!
Agree
Absolutely the best country song EVER. It has been my favorite since I was a teenager. Now I'm priviaged to be able to attend the same church as John
I like it too
I agree....great song plus his voice has so much presence and strength, it's very compelling.
John Conlee has one of the best voices ever!! His music is timeless
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Absolutely, and it is a very powerful voice. I hope he gets inducted into the CMHOF. He deserves it.
Wasn't he like 70 in this video?
You can say that again !
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I'm here because of American Idol. Sunday Feb. 18, 2024. How can I have possibly never heard this song before? Amazing song.
Haha me too.
The same.
Same here. Great song. Thanks Idol!
Wow! That is crazy to a 50 yr old like myself that you've never heard such a beautiful song until 2024. Glad to have you on the team though.😀
My dad and I watched John Conlee sing this song on Austin City Limits. One of the only times My Dad and I could agree on anything. To me, this song is one of the greatest ever written!
I'm an old man now, years ago I took my beautiful girl lady to a concert in a place called ZIGGAFEILDS IN TULSA OKLA to see John Conley!!! It was great time back then. I wish I knew what year it was. LIFE WAS SO GOOD AND THE WORLD wish I could go back one more time for a bit. 😢
John Conley has one of the most pitch perfect voices in all of Country music. He is never sharp or flat and he has great breath control. His Southern accent comes through his throat and chest and not through his nose. It is very pleasing to listen to and he could make just about any female fall in love with whomever they were with and the guy was clever enough to play his songs for her.
Hello ✋ Virginia
Yes He and Waylon Jennings just had that "Country Voice".
He has the smoothest voice ever.
Pitch in inflection and tone etc awesome
This singer is a country legend, and sadly we no longer hear his music on the radio any more.
I hear you on this. He's great.
Country music is garbage anymore!
My mom passed away a year ago. She use to say this was my song. The night she passed away i heard this song 6 times on the radio. I heard it every night on the radio for 2 weeks.
Q97.3 Chattanooga plays it a lot. They play country classics 24/7. Except on Friday nights I think when they do bluegrass night.
Willie's Roadhouse on Sirius radio plays him.
I just auditioned last night and was accepted to sing as a regular in a local country music show. I am thinking of singing this song as one of the four songs in my first set. I’m 54 years old and have loved his music since the 80’s.
You definitely should. I would love to hear your version.❤
You go, whoever you are
Nothing but love..😎😎
Thank you..
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He gave me a pIr of rose colored glasses in Jena Louisiana. I need to start wearing them again. One of the most beautiful beautiful songs ever!
I am an MRI TECH in WV and a patient asked to hear "old country" as they got their MRI done. I heard this song and re-fell in love with it all over again. What a timeless classic that's slipped my mind for far too long.
Hello ✋
He’s one you hear the first line of a song you know exactly who it is he has an iconic voice.
Pam i agree with you. John is a great singer
No doubt about that Ms.Pam...John Conlee is a "LIVING LEGEND" & sounds just as good now as he did in the 70s & 80s.
My favorite 6 "REAL COUNTRY SINGERS"...
1.John Conlee
2.Gene Watson
3.Ronny Milsap
4.Gary Stewart
5.Don Williams
6.Merle Haggard
To me...THEY'RE TRUE COUNTRY LEGENDS!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama
You can say the same of Merle Haggard.
@@randymiller3949 your list matches mine. Those gentlemen are legendary and have filled out the soundtrack of my life.
@@randymiller3949 great list but its missing George Jones
Sounds as good as the the way it was sung back in the 70's.
I love him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jason Walding, if it's old, so am I. This song came out in 1978, I had been married 2 years, and was 20 years old. I have listened to CM for 61 years. I am an old lady now, and my family on both sides has deserted me. Including my son and his icky girlfriend. My husband couldn't help it; he had Pancreatic Cancer. He fought like Hell, for 2 years because it would kill me when he died. I'll die alone, and that want I want now. No one needs to come around then. They were not here when I needed them, so they do not need to bother me later. I got a dog, she doesn't steal, hit me, and treat me like crap!!!
A true country classic. It just don't get no better.
You got that right... This is country music
I'm 33 and LOVE this older country music.
John Conlee sings with a ton of soul.
Where have all the real
Country artist gone to??? Only real music ever!! Sing it John!!
In 1990 I was a Captain in the Air Force. Six years of marriage was about to end and my wife had some serious medical issues. I heard this song as I was getting off the highway outside of the base one morning and it brought me to tears. I had to pull over and compose myself before going through the gate into the base. This song helped pull me through that time and 33 years of marriage. Until just recently, it would always bring a tear to my eyes whenever I heard it. I wanted to take my wife to one of his concerts for our 30th anniversary and rekindle what was once a great romance but it didn't work out. Two years later she filed for divorce. I have this song on a sound track I listen to frequently. No more tears but now I just love to hear John Conlee sing it.
This is one of those songs I grew up hearing that still give me a reason to get a bit choked to tears.
one of the greatest of all times .
That voice, that song just unforgettable
Chills.
This song is one of those songs that'just stand the test of time. Just outstanding. One of the best country songs ever. Thank you for the video
It's March of 2023 and I'm here listening!!! I've always loved this song!!! Actually, I grew up on country music... My Aunt Sissy used to play 1050 WHN all day long and I'd be in the living room holding a porcelain poodle like a microphone and sing my little heart out all day long!!! Miss those days!!!
🎵 You were country.... When country wasn't cool 🎶
No auto tune...no studio magic. Just a very well written song sung by someone who knows how to sing.
Right on. Magic. Talent.
First time I heard this song late 70s working at a bar in Norfolk va before I met my late husband Larry thank God for him
A classic to the be sure. A beauty
He is truly in a class of his own, awesome voice.
I grew up as a kid in the 80’s. This was the first cassette tape I got. I think I was in 2nd grade? I don’t know why my Mom picked it out for me but I’m glad she did. Still one of my favorite country singers!
Now that there folks is just good old down to earth music and great times with the ones we love. About as good as it gets.
Still catch my breath every time I hear this masterpiece!
I'm 77 still love this song as much as I did the first time I heard it, way back inn the 70's
Just sit back at let the king sing it to you in a chair. He was so great!
One of the greatest songs ever written. I could never get tired of singing along with this song.
Great lyrics and a voice that tells a strong story.
This is a beautiful song. John Conlee has a voice that I will never forget.
In my humble opinion John Conlee has the best male voice in country music.
I'm still listening to John, vern, merle and all the rest of the real country singers
PLEASE don't leave out Jerry Lee Lewis. He had so many huge country hits, along with his rock hits.
The Voice! VG still stops my world down!
Absolutely love his singing. Always good, no matter how long I've
Listened to them.
Those Rose Colored Glasses are enjoying priceless Honk Tonk 4 /Ever!!!
From El Paso Texas
WOW!!!!! THIS IS MY FAVORITE ALL TIME COUNTRY SONG!!!!!!
(Sorry, Conway Twitty & Merele Haggard & George jones and all the rest)!
It's pure perfection. ❤
Wishing John Conlee a very happy 72nd birthday today! Born Aug 11, 1946.
Takes me back in time!! This is Country, I can't stand the new shit!!
Joe I won’t be as harsh as you but I will 100% agree, there is very little good country music now. George Jones wrote a song called “ who’s gonna fill their shoes “ and my answer is nobody.
@@nathanurick8320 tottaly agree only new country artist i like is ben haggard as he does a lot of his dads music and is nothing like these new country folk
@@nathanurick8320 I believe that there will be, must be, has to be a modern rebellious outlaw movement that steers the genre back to traditional Country and Western music.
What wonderful memories I have when listiening to this wonderful music
This country today is not traditional country music.July 20th 20-21
Man I love this song. I feel every single word. What a singer, what a song.
I got to see Mr. Conlee sing this song live at a concert in downtown Nashville in the 80’s. I consider myself so lucky!!
Hello ✋ Sonya
I am HONEY ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS,, grew up in panhandle and would listen to country songs with my grandfather who by the way was Mexican. He loved it good times
1978,...I was blowing and going in construction in Houston. Had him on the Boom Box.
Simply a classic
I absolutely love him. To me the measure of a really good singer is when you hear him you know it's him there's no question. He's unique. He's one of a kind. I love John Conlee
1992 John pulled me up on stage in Bever Missouri and he gave me his rose covered glasses off his head. That song will always be near and dear to me. I still have the glasses today.
Greatest music of all time wish we could go back to it no singers of today could pull this off
Here is to uncle Bob Moody, gone but never forgotten . Love you uncle Bob!❤
Late to the game but I saw him in Okeechobee……brought tears to my eyes….what an amazing voice.
Conlee was different. His voice, he was good lookin', too. Ma and I liked him, I remember watchin' him win '79 CMA. I was a young 22. Great TH-cam.
Hello ✋ Debra,how are you doing??
Only just discovered this song, and artist, within the past year. So glad I did. Great stuff.
the best never gets old,,,amazing song amazing singer
Mr. Conlee had/has one of the purest vocals in the history of country music. Smooth as butter...
John Conlee, time has been good to you, you sound just as great as you did when you were younger
Ive always loved that beautiful song
Hello ✋ Patricia
Hello
@@patriciawatts3169 where are you from??
@@patriciawatts3169 are you there??🙄
@@Fredjohnson2920 yes
What a tremendous voice! I've been a fan of John since the 80's and he still brings it!
Love the song. John sings it so great. Timeless.
He has such a strong voice that you can’t forget . His songs put you right in the place he’s singing about
John Conlee has a very distinctive voice and he's one of the nicest guys in the business.
Such a unique sound. Nobody does it like Conlee.
Lord back in the 70s .my song now 70 yrs old lost my husband 7 yrs ago after 32 yrs he was military navy still hurts to this day
That is one of the all time best ever country songs . It wore out the repeat button on some stereos guaranteed. What a voice . Im old i guess
Yes. An amazing voice and song. And the group around him. Wow.
This is a live performance and it sounds better than the studio album version. Very nice Mr. Conlee, I love it 🫶🏻
I just love to hear to hear Jon Conlee singing Rose colored glasses, I play it often !
I am so excited to be seeing him on September 9, 2022 at the Park Theater in McMinnville, Tennessee. Rose Colored Glasses is a song so many of us can relate to.
Hello ✋ Colleen
No matter how unlucky I’ve been at times in my life, I was lucky I lived during the music era I did 60’s,70’s,80’s, and some of the 90’s… I’ll take it and die with a smile…
Tears..just tears..thank u
This is TRUE ,country music ! ! !
This is my favorite song that John Conlee sings rose colored glasses love it. Thank you for singing it all these years 1978
Hello ✋ Karen
@@Fredjohnson2920 Hello
@@karenbritt8888 where are you from??
Still love it. As a child in the 70s and a teen in the 80s I really didn't care for country. I was a rocker..still am. But my dad was huge country and gospel and I heard so much music. But this song stood out to me and I loved it. Still do :)
Real Country Music John Conley
John conlee is a country national treasure. Recorded songs that resonated with common everyday people. Songs that maybe got you through another day or a sunny day on a ride with loved ones. Songs like these are the closest things we have to a Time Machine, that takes you back to a place in your life that just felt right.
Forgot how much I love this song. Great, unique, and powerful voice. I’ll be singing it for the next week.
Best voice ever. So authentic and heartfelt.
You can't beat the good old country. Never goes out of style.
I'M still listening. June 2022. Luv John Conley. Luv all his songs. Country is not the same as in my time. Line dancing. Holding your loved one close on the dance floor. Beautiful memories. All gone.
Sounds the same as it did when it first came out...John Conlee❤
One of the best Baratone voices ever!
It’s always amazing to watch a room full of legends and to see how much they sincerely respect and appreciate each other.
That room really was full of legends!!
One of my favorite songs for karaoke night
Had a Chance to See Him in San Antonio and He Performed this Great Song. It was Awesome
John's voice was so good and the one thing that I liked about John he never forgot where he came from and his hero's.
“Is” …. John is still with us. He still tours.
John Conlee kills it with this song. This is how you do it folks. And look at those around him. What an ensamble !
I grew up listening to great country music like this and I am thankful I did
One of the best voices and songs in real country music ever. Most of the stuff they’re calling country music today is a joke.
Look 👀 at this .... no auto tune no gimmicks no tricks !.... just a real singer 👌🏻 👍🏻
Love Love Love!
Great song great man.
Now this is country music.
In 2021, still one of the best country songs ever 😎
I love me some John Conlee ,one of the Greatest thank you SIR‼️🇱🇷⚜️💙💗💯🥳😉🎼🎼🔥🤠😎🥰