Jim Reeves ~ Distant Drums

[msmadcat5]

happy birthday mum x god,it doesnt get any easier,what i would give for even 5mins with you again . xxx god bless

[bvvv231]

Bless you for this upload....

[EarthSteward]

I don't understand why there are negative comments about this song. I was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam for over two years and this song makes me swell with pride for my efforts and better understand the hardship it placed on my wife and daughter. I simply do not undertand the people who belittle and mock those of us who risked our lives for our country.

[2k8nessie2k8]

this is/was my dads last song at hos funeral...i cant stop listening to it...i love you dad allways.xxxxxxxxxxxx

[bigdav123456]

@2k8nessie2k8 Bless you my friend I hope that the voice of Jim gives you the same solace it gives me..x

[Brazilshirley]

This song was about a distant war and losing someone to it. Viet Nam took so many of my generation. I remember this song as it came on a demo 8 track with my new 66 Mustang Convertible and my husband left for Viet Nam in 1967. He came home but was never the same. He later took his own life. So many lost to a useless war.

[curtainsrail]

could not listen to this record for a long time, although it came out before my mother passed away and she loved this song, it seemed to be for-telling me of what was to be. It always takes me back to that period of my like whenever i here it.Thanks for this fantastic video. R.I.P. Jim Reeves. and Mam and Dad

[07520janelia]

Thx for all the nice songs on your list love to listen to Jim's music it seems to calm me

[henrike286]

I like this ,As I like all good music

[guiness2709]

Me too! Lol! Sept '66!! :)

[DanniK66]

this song was no1 in the charts when I was born in September 1966 :)

[doreenwoods1]

@DanniK66 me too i just found this out today so I had to check it out

[MisterKim66]

A great touching song. really, lovely...

[pradeepshah100]

18 morons dislike this song

[catman5169]

@pradeepshah100 Please don't put honest, respectable morons on the level of those who don't like this!!

[emilimily1]

my aunty sung this song to me when i was going to bed for my brouther. because he uesde to sing it to me befor he dide

[amckayceng]

Class, my dad listened to Gentleman Jim when he came home every week from the North Sea, usually spent all Friday afternoon doing the books, paying the crew, and chilling out, didn't know his stress until it was too late, but he had a long life with GJ, (oh and Olivia Newton John - the auld rascal!)

[bcfcioo]

all his songs brings tears to my eyes so many memories

[dianne65uk]

This aways brings a tear to my eyes as it was played at my Dads' funeral - he too was a gentleman. RIP Daddy xx

[smileysal1976]

@dianne65uk it was also played as we were going into the crematorium for my nans cremation

[dianne65uk]

@smileysal1976 It was played as we were going into the crematorium too. My Dad had specified that he didn't want a religious service - this was perfect as he was a Jim Reeves fan. I have fond memories of him singing songs such as 'He'll have to go' when I was growing up.

[MySuej]

my dad woed my mum to this.....

[Loverboy19691]

Always reminds me of my grandad who liked listoning to jim reeves and johnny cash.

[123ranchu]

RIP cathrine wallace EIRE.

[palerider917]

GENTLEMAN JIM FOREVER 50 YEARS OF VELVET VOICE

[mrsgramma]

He reminds me of my mother, too,who listened to him a lot. I lost my mother within a month of losing my son. Velvet Jim's voice kind of bathes the heart. Thanks

[ULMOify]

what a voice.......thanks for the post

[ammariepaul]

i love jim reeves, reminds me of my mother, who also loved his singing

[Madelow56]

A classic from a Hall of Famer.

[Ian9Rush]

lovely! you have Elvis,Roy Orbison,&Gentleman Jim top3 in the world my up..

[davyboy232]

when this was number one my mum and dad got married

[wackster66]

aww my childhood!!

[29360]

Love and miss you soo much, Dad xxxx

[XxKcookiez29]

@29360 Your dad :o??!

[ilovemusic0212]

:') Miss you grampa..<3<3

[XxKcookiez29]

@ilovemusic0212 OMG :o

[bwire59]

I used to see jim and yhe blue boys in Indianapolis in early 60's. He would always sit at our table and have a drink with us.Oh what a great guy.The blue boys were great too. How I miss him.

[verysinful27]

SO BEAUTIFUL..................!! I GET GOOSEBUMPS... THIS REMINDS ME OF THE TIME WHEN I WAS LITTLE...MY DAD USED TO PLAY AND DANCE WITH MY MOM.....MY MOM HAS PASSED AWAY....

[stanibol]

soooo rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrromant­ic

[christine7231]

fantastic singer with a great voice , 1 of my dads favourite singers PIP DAD, RIP JIM,

[mrsgramma]

Jim Reeves incredible velvet voice was silenced way too soon. I loved everything he did. I remember the soft soothing sound of his voice helped my mother out of a nervous breakdown as they used to call them.

[RatifiedCow]

Thanks, mrtibbs...I'm listening to this probably about 5 times a day now...at least! =)

[poppop1john]

Exhilarating & soothing at the same time!

[bi184]

one of the best country singers of all time .lovey to voice of all time

[YellowLickilickyXL]

Jim Reeves is fucking awesome. AMERICA FUCK YEAH ASSHOLES!!!!!

[dennis9962]

Jim could sing a grocery list and make it sound smooth.

[Foxsora]

A morbid one - but one about which, nonetheless, we receive constant emails. Artists which have topped the chart following their death are:

Artist Cause of death date of

death Post humus no. 1 date/s of

Jim Reeves plane crash July 1964 Distant Drums Sept 1966 Last #1

[Dragonruler100]

what a beautful song...i first heard it the night before my husband left for Vietnam....1967...and it has stayed in my heart all these years....what a ever lasting voice Jim Reeves had....and how lucky the heavens are to have him now singing in their chore!!

[GHULAMMOHAMMADNIAZI]

call me from another no

[garyw930]

May I recommend the book 'A Pop Revolution, the transatlantic music scene 1965 to 1969' by the invisible man. The author is a big fan of this 1966 UK chart-topper.

[flicknife]

I just totally adore this...RIP Jim....

[TheMikee1994]

Mums Favorite xx i was listening to this as i grew up, great memories.

[jesmarbar]

Jim Reeves had such a soothing voice . No matter what he sang.

[TheSDavies93]

my mom used to sing this to me and my sister so many times before going to bed, i suddenly remembered it 10+ years later!!! <3

[tillie1961]

One of my late dads favourite songs. I grew up listening to this type of stuff. What a beautiful voice he had. Its such a shame he died so young. We played it at my mums funeral, as her name was Mary. I probably seem morbid, but it was a very suitable song.

[RHODESIA111]

@tillie1961 - Agree wholeartedly about the voice and dying tragically so young. He was a favourite of my late mothers and indeed, I still have her treasured singles and L.P's. somewher. When I have a moment to reflect on things, I still listen to his music.

[tanika159]

dit mooie lied gaat door heel het lichaam

is o zo prachtig

dank je

[dedousek100]

Krásné.......!!!!!!!!

[cmsobota]

Reminds me of summer holidays when I was a kid and this was No 1

[sathyavar]

reminds of my childhood

[sharpsterpete]

When i was a child in the late 70s my nana played jims songs all the time (no one watched tv then ) we would sit in the lounge room in front of the open fire and just enjoy these songs god i MISS nana.i think of YOU ever day 12/08/82 LUV YOU XXX

[george50ish]

reminds of my dad

[bobbobby62]

if only jim could fly

[BenaiahLLC]

great song!!

[TheUubertuu]

many have tried down the years, but no one has the magic of jim reeves for singing this song

[Zulamayz]

What a super smooth voice. Who could resist? B-sides, the words are so warm.

[dodgeydave68]

@ab1sur2do my dad used to play this as well i used to hate it also now i love this music and hate him what a turn around !!!

[MrXgamerz]

johnney cash had nothing on this guy

[TheUubertuu]

many artists down the years have recorded distant drums, but i have yet to here any one do it like the master there as only ever been one jim reeves and even after all these years his voice still calms and relaxes the years may go by but the voice of jim reeves still reaches down the years

[wesmatron]

Like many kids in England in the 70s I was surrounded by Country and Western music from the US. I have fond memories of Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, Hank WIlliams, Hank Snow, Johnny Cash and many more.

[Faith7Fairfield]

i love to listen to this in my car. it relaxes me and reminds me of my dad.

[macvatu]

I see John Wayne and 8th Cavalry whenever this song is on, why??

[lofatmat]

@macvatu try the 7th cavalry

[WALRU11]

Nice version of this Cindy Walker composition, but the superior rendition of this song was done by Jimmie Rodgers in 1966 on his Country album. Rodgers' tender tenor voice infuses each word with poignancy. In 1966 during the raging Vietnam War this was an especially touching & meaningful ballad.

[MrKolt2112]

one of the most distinctive voices of his time

[arendvb]

this is music that will life for ever, I was a sailor and in the lonely nights far away from home I listened to the music of Jim Reeves.

[w8t5un0n]

my father used to dance with my mum to this tune and i can see them dancing in my minds eye [things change live the moment ]

[TheSkaggs54]

If i had to chose a Favorite Jim Reeves song i probally couldn't do it but this would be in my top 5 oh by the way this would be the 4th out of his 6 postumous #1 hits and it topped the charts for 4 weeks on 5-21-66.

[theonetrugod]

Grew up listening to these songs

[lightupnat92]

<3

[roger5016]

r,i,p,dad jan this year

[kingslegion1]

i grew up with.. gentleman Jim .. and this is actually the song my mom says my dad used to get her.. so i heard it alot.. lord i love it,

[MarkusRavyn3]

Played at my Grandma's funeral in September of last year, only two days ago we have buried Grandad to. They are together again, where hurt and pain can't touch them. I love and miss them both so much, and will forever remember them.

[mferike1]

Nagyon nagyon tetszik és egy könnycseppet is elmorzsoltam a

barátaim emlékére

[Farrah300]

This song was released just two years after his tragic death. What an amazing singer he was.

[Farrah300]

This song came out just two years after his tragic death. It's amazing to me how he could still make hits from beyond the grave. What an amazing singer he was.

[jollofrulz]

Reminds me of my nan. She absolutely loves his songs.

[roquestar63]

What an amzing voice, still awesome after all these years. what an era!

[mkl62]

A post-humous hit for Jim Reeves on the Country & Western charts. It was the 101st #1 C&W song of the Rock Era. It also hit #1 in the United Kingdom.

[RudiF1000]

Reminds me of my parents... in happy times..

[catman5169]

Gentleman Jim...a voice that can never be silenced.

[Farrah300]

@catman5169 You are so right.

[Calleban8356]

Den absolut mjukaste, kärleksfull röst jag i mitt liv hört, från den tid då jag inget visste om Hat och Krig<3<3<3

[ranteraptorkiller]

MY DAD LOVES THIS SONG VERY MUCH, HE ALWAYS HEAR THING EVERY NIGHT

i like, i love this song so much

[ranteraptorkiller]

i like, i love this song so much

[MrLiamy]

loving all of these songs because th.,ey remind me of my father.

[MrBoblee23]

this man was full of love rip jim

[kk10061]

i am an indian living in u,k for last 50 years .Although i am very much indian classical raga as well as light music .when it comes to listening jim reeves i forget others

[MrBoblee23]

@kk10061 respect to you

[FRANKY7362]

@kk10061 Respect again!

[MrLesliegreen]

Jim Reeves had a great singing voice am not old enough to remember him but a

big thank you to the person who has made this video and for posting it! I can`t stop

playing it a great tune. The best version of them all.

[ApaiSai]

My late mom's favourite when I was a young boy.....I still can remember the way her hums the song away everytime it was played on the radio. Miss her each time I hear this song. Miss you too dad ! God be with you both.

[yasmar66]

WHAT A VOICE THIS MAN HAD GONE FAR TO SOON VERY EASY ON THE EAR A GENTLEMAN AND LEGEND. RAMSAY FAE EDINBURGH

[2dolls66]

yes this is a very comforting song and it takes me back to a time when my father had just returned from vietnam 1967 and we were posted to regimental training base signals what a shit fight followed 1967-1973 he would play this to calm us all down he was a triage nurse 2 battle field promotions australian army and the words meant so much to him and now i know why

[MarkusRavyn3]

To listen to this any time is a comfort, the first time hearing this being at my Grandma's funeral. I miss her so much, a wonderful woman. X

[EMMALAVERNE]

When i was a teenager, i used to share this with a friend called Pete at Reg's Marina snack bar and arcade in Caesarea, Ontario. I just hope U are still out there Pete and remember me. Is Nancy who used to kick ur arse at pinball. Lub ya Pete wherever U are!!

[MegaCarp24]

nan loved this man RIP nan missed every day love u xx

[paulaudoire]

i could listen jim reeves allday

[1029vbuday]

@paulaudoire me to

[MonkeyNinjaFlying]

my dad loved this song just like his 2 two daughters, mandy and wendy, but he had ten kids lol, rip dad xo

[MonkeyNinjaFlying]

my dad and his two daughters also loved it, although we are a family of 10! rip dad xo

[djdreyer43]

another great singer and great voice, one of my all time favorite singers

[MsClassicsneverdie]

Thank you Barry Sibraa, for introducing me to one of the greatest voices of all time, now I understand love, Janette.

[mollysangelique]

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[goodieswanted2011]

I have been practicing his voice for over 40 years - I still come to tears sometimes when I hear some songs. He was blessed - I was so saddened when I found out later in life he was gone before i had a chance to see him live.

[roger5016]

my dad loved it r,i,p,dad

[johnplinehan]

my mother played jim when she was doing the housework in the sixties i didnt appreciate it then but by god i dont think ive ever heard a better baritone voice love jim god bless

[thegoldenbullet1]

great song

[JubalCalif]

@thegoldenbullet1

I second that emotion! One of the most beautiful voices ever!

:)

[EarthSteward]

Thanks, Mr. Tibbs! Beautiful voice, memories......

[mdjdecorations]

God bless you Sam, the best man at my wedding, I miss your friendship so much even after 35 years, RIP, mate,

Mick.

[livinglifeonabuzz]

Just listening now....so many memories :-)

[nabby1874]

such a deep and and unmistakable singing voice pure class

[kk10061]

oh god i love this voice and this song / jim, reeves will always be ther withis golden voice he had

[MrAnfield183]

this song is a classic,for me the best country/gospel singer ever.thank's for posting

[shuchr]

15 people dont appreciate good music

[oliveoyl64]

jim was always one of my childhood favourites!

[powerof96]

this is one of my many icon......

[babeofelvis]

My parents have all his records. I grew up listening to Jim. What a wonderful voice, and what fond memories.

[mattz432]

there does appear to be 14 people who hit the wrong button!!!!!!!

[abangyob54]

tiap malam saya dengar lagu2 jim revees dari kaset. bersama ibudi kampung. terus tertidor

[songbird702]

I have always loved Jimmy Reeves..So sad he left us far too soon!!

[MrBigbertie]

i remember this from my childhood. when i played it for my mum she cried for her late brother who loved jim

[ApaiSai]

I have known this song since I was a kid and I am still listening to Jim Reeves every now and then. His songs had always been my late parents' favourites. I do play the guitar and sing some of his songs that I can memorise and getting back to remembering my parents...............and wishing that they are still around.

[jaymesmomaw]

GREAT!!!!Gentleman jim was so great.If he had lived wonder if country music would be as is today.don't think so country music just ain't what it was back then.Can't we go back ?

[velehof]

Hallo,assistance to the Czech Republic is not free

[53international]

My favourite singer I can listen to Jim all day. I am only 61, but he has such a wonderful voice. No one can or ever will be able to sing like him.

[eamonn2000]

dit doet mij herinnneren aan m,n opa,kippevel,geweldig nummer

[67jkerr]

My old mate John Moore sang this every New Year John gone to the old C & W club in heaven. Sing it John sing it!!

[MrBenjamin835]

the only reason im looking up this song is that my mom died yesterday she was 81 and this was her favorite song. ill miss you Ann

[jamiecondron]

@MrBenjamin835 sorry about your loss

[31pegleg]

this reminds me of my Dad. He loved this song., but he died in 2007. Miss him so. Such a wonderful man.

[nyumbayamumbi]

@31pegleg May he Rest in Peace.

[justlikethatnosex1]

@31pegleg i understand that myself.. my grandpa loved this song. he died 3 mnths ago. so everday i listen to this song for him.

[jakethew]

this song reminds me of my nan so many times she played it and sang along 2 it miss her so much x

[badazzsuburban]

I love Gentleman Jim Reeves! One of the greatest singers of all time! My father could put this record on and put my daughter to sleep within minutes b/c of his soothing voice.

[reneta99]

Tak śpiewa prawdziwy artysta, który zna siłę swego głosu. Cudowie

[Rays61t36]

he died so young but we still miss him!!!

[glorvilla]

reply to meganockie: reminds me of my dad too, he always played jim reeves christmas time on his record player (vinyls), when we were kids, never forget them memories shall live with us forever!

[morganlabrador]

timeless talent , such a shame he died so young :-((

[jramamohan3]

I could swoon everytime I hear this golden baritone....heard it growing up..and makes me nostalgic.

[jlmichael9958]

I had a dream once when I was in second grade...this song was featured in it. It was a very romantic dream and a man wanted me to marry him. It was the first time I realized I was attracted to men...that was about 1965...it's been a long time but every time I hear this song it takes me back to that little boy so long ago and oh so far away...

[visvang1000]

ja mis daai dae van liefde vir jou medemens god seen ons met geduld dankie

[Stemax1960]

Why can't I listen to this song without crying?

[MegaNockie]

reminds me of my dad..... if only i had known how much i would miss him.

[redgarret69]

in memory of me mam

[abroughall]

What a true gentleman. As they say GENTLEMAN Jim Reeves.

[HoeShu]

geweldig mooi.

[HoeShu]

Gewelgig mooi.

[12345finchy]

TRUE LEGEND.

[mollysangelique]

zeg,is,dit,van,je,vader???gekr­egen,lekker,rustig,myn,vader,w­ord,in,bed,gelegd,thuiszorg,ii­ik,laat,hem,,lachen,schik,we,h­ebben,hy,lacht,anders,beetje,s­chuddend,hy,hhad,dik,krulhaar,­dun,van,liggen,na,eeen,half,uu­ur,met,my,gaat,hy,weg,ik,ben,e­en,babbelbeek,myn,1e,liefde,he­te,peter,zou,jy,myn,last,worde­n??

[grettoz]

my old man loved him!!

[joseph369xy]

godbless him!

[countbobby01]

Love you, Uncle Les!!! This reminds me of you! xxx

[doupetrob]

Jim Reeves: August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964

He tours with the angels above.

[supermum53]

so, lets start a Jim Reeves Group!!

[activepest]

@supermum53 I am in Aussie lets go

[delcomurf]

doe he tour in usa, i'd see him

[potatosandchips1]

my pops song. thank you xx 

[kk10061]

i am an indian with lot of knowledgw classical music . i mean indian music . but when i listen this man something happens in my inner soul he is superb.no words to describe his voice

[gardener513]

What a vioce, there's not many singers today who sing with such clarity.

[10171907]

This Great Voice & Song bring me back to the year 1966 & Sweet Memories.

[fajkie]

Great voice that will live forever!

[lynn61able]

we need a jim reeves in todays music

[joepilot48]

@lynn61able Well, there is a current artist that has the range, but he just won't do the material. Josh Turner. He could do covers of Jim's music, but whether he would have the same "soul" or not.... Well who's to say. Just wish he would try.

[subhasishbaruah]

Brings back memories of listening to Jim Reeves' great voice as a kid when my father played the Jim Reeves' LPs in his favorite record player!!

[DublinaThe]

dig it