Class of '57 Statler Brothers 1973

[VASINGER]

The pride of Staunton, Virginia!

[cherylclair]

Since I graduated in 1967, I've always substituted that year for '57. It still fits the class.

[avatarfangirl11]

my grandfather was class of 57.by the way is it odd that I'm fourteen and I listen to this

[TRACYBYRDFAN97]

@avatarfangirl11 no, i'm 14 and love the statlers

[ourdolly2002]

was lew the lead singer  ofthis song

[friendlytac]

When they ended i was young,but I love this stuff,and so do all 4 of the kids in our home.I know it is because we love America and this music uplifts our God given country.

[jbuckii]

i have a 1979 coachman mini homewith an eight track am going to try to get it fixed i still have eight tracks

[MauryDann73]

I've gone on to prefer music that might be considered edgier and more modern than the Statlers, but they are an inextricable part of my childhood. This performance took place in the year I was born, and until about age 12 our family's record player and 8-track had the Statlers in heavy rotation. So many of their songs send me into nostalgic reverie. I might be an indie rock, electronica and hip-hop head now, but I do know that the Statlers were never quite as good after Lew's departure.

[LES6723]

@MauryDann73 Drank the kool-Aid didn't ya sucka ?

[bigtymer01rk]

This song is so depressing to me. Not because it's a bad song, but because it reminds me of all the time I've wasted, and how I am in my own class of '57.

[julianppp]

@bigtymer01rk maybe you havent wasted it, you just think you have. theres probably a ton of stuff you think was pretty bad or meaningless, but guess what thats life. have another cold one :)

[P51ride]

I was ten years old in 1975 when my mom bought their Greatest Hits vinyl record. I listened to it at least once a week. I still have the record but haven't played it recently. Their music is timeless and Dailey and Vincent honored them with their CD  Dailey and Vincent Sing The Statler Brothers

[ibelieveincows]

freddie took his life... that's so sad

[ibelieveincows]

i'm twelve...But i love these guys thanks to my dad

[countrymusicken]

I hit the dislike button by mistake. Sorry. I love the song. Can you remove my "dislike" please?

[countrymusicken]

And I married Linda Marie. My class of 57 has met every 5 years since and the locals meet every year in between. I have always thought our class was special and this song has been played at many reunions. Thank you S Bs.

[jerlan23]

100% true to life. This could be a biography of the class of any year.

[x3sawa]

I wasn't even born until 1992, but I love this band. I grew up listening to this kind of music and this is my dad's favorite band.

[lp1330]

I started school in 57-- do I also qualify as a member of the class of 57? Some of us DIDN"T want to change the world with our great works and deeds- but it changed anyway-- a lot, and a lot of it not for the good. Anyway, great song and thanks for posting it!!

[flgal88]

thanks so much for posting.....the Statlers will bever be duplicated

[The900custom]

this is special thank you

[Kailjiin]

LOOOOOVE YOU GUYS miss your music well sorta i play it on guitar lots gotta learn more tho xD

[svpst1]

Got this book yesterday, cannot put it down. What a terrific group of men. I've loved their music from day one and it just doesn't get any better than these guys.

[jd19431961]

61 was my year, but this could have still been written for us.

[bjcoky91]

57 was my year, so many friends are long gone, this song is like watching life all over again

[LES6723]

@bjcoky91 me too

[crap394]

Love these songs and anything this old reminds me of high school

[Roadrunner440]

I grew up listening to the Statler Bros. and love them dearly.I wish we could have vocal groups like them now.

[Danielgon123]

@Myspacelaaxd yup I agree......

[MyspacelaaxD]

I'm a teenager. I grow up with music about drugs and sex. I wish there were more songs like this!

[grampsart]

Class of '67' here, but if fits, I just substitute the names. These guys are awesome singers, aren't they?

[tommieparch]

my mom is class of 57, & when i asked her about it she just about told the same story they do.. nobodys dream came true... tommy atlanta

[nelliemae2000]

My mama was a Class of '57 too!! Love this song!!

[moosetruck66]

THEY WERE GREAT ! I MISS THE OL' TIMES.

[EpicRamen]

Our art teacher played this for us, his senior class, on the last day of high school. If we weren't crying already, this song made the tears flow.

[Edward110971]

My mother was class of "57 Her name was Mavis, I have never forgotten that, I cry my eyes out every time I hear this song! Great song!! Happy Mothers day Mom!! I love 'flowers on the wall" Statler Bros keep doing what you do!!!

[Denmanize]

I had a friend of Class of 57 was great

[andcasey2]

The wide lapels, the polyester. . . That's how we looked in 73 egads.

[34Packardphaeton]

My cousin really was a high school graduate in '57 . . . and didn't know about this song.

When I recently sent it to him, it REALLY made his day!

[SylviaBG]

Love the Statler Brothers! Thanks

[RonSternful]

Dec 08, 2009; DJ -144- 74- 6219; FBI FILE 282A - Ho -59712 ; This helps me explain my testimony and the links - I need to play this for the jury ; requested that the be designated as demonstrative evidence - this is and AID to prosecution in Mobs town Houston and Chicago. - Thank you, Carol Ann Davis Registered to FBI SAC Stern

[Bbatsonjohn]

Great music

[thedragonsworld]

im glad i grew up listening to music like this. nothin beats the classics

[Alex8U2]

My mother was class of '57....I miss her ...I miss you guys! I don't miss your music because I play it so often! I just turned 45, but I remember my dad's convertible and the 8-tracks of Statler brothers! Enough to mold my world in a RIGHT way!

[shanghaibenny2]

Miss you guys and all the other great singers of your age.

[gingercady007]

Love these guys!

[AccordionManiac]

Guitar playing is amazing

[antzzy1]

@AccordionManiac Yes, very good guitar playing. Lew DeWitte was great....

[wheelchairmommy]

i love harold's voice....

[y00sta]

about 15 yrs. ago i was doing some work at a holiday lnn where i live,went in for coffee and there sat the statler bros. a young kid was trying to break in their tour bus,i told them they took care of it and invited me for breakfast. never met any nicer folks. i could have stayed all day, what a treat

[SIGNALSTAT]

very nice song my statler favorite.

[latykai]

1957 i was in the navy for 3 years already but i can relate many of my classmates were leading similar lives. ty for posting

[Hollygirlwwe]

Gee, my mom was a junior in high school when this performance was aired!! I was not born yet but I love the statlers.

[jzmitch]

That was also the last time anybody said "gee". I'm kidding. I love the Statlers, too. I think that Elizabeth is my all-time fave. They're all beautiful, though.

[TheStatlerfan]

This is my all time favorite song of theirs.

[Hollygirlwwe]

Yeah. That is right. I love this song too. Too bad I cannot sing very well!!!! I know one thing if I went to Nashville I would not sing but I would love to meet them.

[antzzy1]

Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful! Lew Dewitte was a great musician and tenor....very much missed.

[justmusicandme]

Five star video!

[bigdaddymccarty]

things get complated when you past 18 thats the damn truth

[2902903]

Wow, haven't heard this one in a long long time. Thanks for this.