The Old Lamp Lighter by Jim Ed Brown

[Nightowl631]

Beautful Song,make me think about my dad,i lost him last year,miss him alot ! Thanks.

[beatsbooze]

Thank you Maureen:

I could listen to Jim Ed all night, and you put together a great package.

I'm not ashamed to say I still get a little 'misty' listening to this.

Thanks again

Ron

[agz286]

I have looked for this song a long time...I rmember fond memories of mum and dad playing in on a record back home a long time ago...I love it

[m1kewithaone]

so was this on the radio in '61 or 2? because i remember it, i was only in 2nd grade in '62. maybe it was 63?

[gloyahoo]

My parents liked this song, brings back memories. *****Stars

Thank you for sharing.

[cutanea2]

This is a beautiful walk down memory land, thank you, Maureen. Beautiful graphics.

[TheSteamtramman]

Anyone doing their tourist thing should head for Malvern in England. The council wanted to get rid of our original gas lamps and go all flash modern but we beat them and gas lamps still glow!

[CountryGirlNOhio]

Beautiful song. I like the original by Sammy Kaye better

[momac71]

Thanks so much Maureen

This reminds me so much of my parents singing it.

By the way, where icome from (Scotland) the lamplighter was "Old Leerie"

Dont ask me why

[Maureen712]

@momac71 Catherine O'Leary was an immigrant living in Chicago in the 1870s. It was alleged that a fire started in her barn which went on to burn a large part of the city, an event known as the Great Chicago Fire. After the fire, she was used as a scapegoat by the Chicago Tribune whose reporter admitted that he had made up the story of a cow kicking over a lantern because he thought it would make colorful copy. Many believe that the fire began with the O'Learys' cow knocking over a lantern.

[joemags247]

i'm a lamp lighter

[hunlandMom]

Very nice and Pleasent song. Your video, Maureen, is simply fantastic and artistic.

You have a talent. Fantastically quality montage and the all video. I love your great job. Thumbs up.5****************

[Maureen712]

@hunlandMom Thank you very much! I'm happy you enjoyed it! :D

<3 Maureen

[1958wvpicker]

Howdy

this is a great old song

i'd like to do a cover of it if i can find the lyrics for it

realy enjoyed it

Rich

[jaksspring97]

my parents danced their first dance to this song in Martinsburg Missouri in the early to mid 60's. They went to a youth group dance and were matched b/c the girl and boy with the biggest feet were supposed to dance together. I have to chuckle everytime i hear the story.

I love u Mom and Dad.

[Maureen712]

@jaksspring97 That is such a cute story. It made me laugh. Thanks for telling me. :)

<3 Maureen

[JimmyDonRedmon]

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[jekiwe]

maureen...i grew up listening to jim, bonnie and maxine...this song....and margo (9th of may)...scarlet ribbons and the three bells of course....and so many more. thanks for remembering this trio....

[olga2415]

The 60s were definitely a kinder, gentler time...I miss them. Thans for posting this wonderful video.

[mamamialove]

Yes siree...as so should we..huh Maureen?....huggie wuggies to you both....blessings..for your sweet work on youtube...

mama

[Maureen712]

@mamamialove Hi Mama Lauren, Great to hear from you again! I hope things are going well for you in your new home. Huggie wuggies to you! :D <3 Maureen

[SpringtimeSkies129]

Maureen,

This was so sweet...it reminds me of a story my mom would read to me a long time ago...I think it was something from Robert Louis Stevenson.

This was such a cozy video....Thank you!

[Maureen712]

@SpringtimeSkies129 I was hoping you would see this one. I had a feeling you would like it. Thank you for your nice comment! :D Hugs, <3 Maureen

[SpringtimeSkies129]

@Maureen712 Yes I loved it...It was comforting :-)

Thank you!

[TACYELLA11]

Sweet :-)

[Maureen712]

@TACYELLA11 Thanks, Tacy!  Good to hear from you again...I missed you.

<3 Maureen

[BigLoveZone]

a very nice blast from the past!

[Maureen712]

@BigLoveZone Thank you! <3 Maureen

[mara114828]

Thank you for this beauty!

[Maureen712]

@mara114828 Thank you very much, Mara! :D <3 Maureen

[azpmo001]

dear maureen , i imagine you in the rocking chair with your mother singing such a lovely song. in my playlist to you dedicated . thumb up. -orlando

[Maureen712]

@azpmo001 Thank you very much, Orlando!  :D <3 Maureen

[Keoniwa929]

Hi Maureen, This is an old favoite of mine too. A few years ago, Alice & I saw him at the Grand Ole Opry. We were on our way to Graceland, and Branson. He still sounds good to me....**********

John

[Maureen712]

@Keoniwa929 Thanks, John. I listened to a recent post. He still sounds good to me, too! :D <3 Maureen

[tustles]

Maureen This is Wonderful. I rewmember my parents playing this song.Wonderful video Fantastic pot. Thanks My Sweet sister. Love Always And Forever Sherry 100*********** God Bless KTF also favorited Love And Peace from Canada

[Maureen712]

@tustles I'm happy you enjoyed it, Sherry! I made a tape of my Mother's favorite songs and played them at the funeral services when she passed away.

Lots of Love from Mike and Me!

FRIENDS FOREVER, SISTERS, TOO! :D

<3 Maureen

[w1949]

Great memories

Lovely song and download

Awesome

Have a nice weekend

Tom

[Maureen712]

@w1949 Thanks, Tom! I hope you're having a nice weekend, too!

<3 Maureen

[puckett456]

maureen, i so enjoy these old songs. this is especially beautiful.i love jim ed brown songs. thank you for sharing this video with me. 10stars. god bless you, margie

[Maureen712]

@puckett456 Thank you, Margie! I tried to thank you last night but wasn't able to. I'm glad things are okay again. God bless you! :D <3 Maureen

[davesnouffer]

Jim Ed Brown's voice was always so mellow. The Browns' sound was so just right for this song (and 'The Three Bells', too). As with you and so many others who have responded, this was a real favorite of mine while in junior high......so long, long ago.

[Maureen712]

@davesnouffer Nostalgic moments are so nicely spent! :)  <3 Maureen

[beachfrontal]

They maKE NICE SONGS TODAY, BUT SOMETIMES WE SHOULD STOP AND REFLECT WHEN SONGS WERE MORE VARIED, I CAN NOT IMAGINE ANYONE SING A SONG TODAY (oops taps) about old lamp lighters just isn't going to happen,is it?? songs were much more varied than todays themes are sex drugs and heartbreak. loved it .

[Maureen712]

@beachfrontal I'm happy you liked it.  Thanks for the nice comment! <3 Maureen

[pappagolf]

Thanks Maureen

for the old music

[shawent]

Oh this is really lovely maureen.

[bigeeezy]

A lovely crafted video *****

[maynardcat]

Very nice I haven't heard this song it a long time. The sound quality is also very good.

[likekinds]

I well remember when this song was released. 1959 was a year of fast moving transition. This vintage classic, with it's nostalgic lyrics, brought us back to good 'ol solid ground. What I can't remember, is anyone who didn't like this song.

I think you collected an excellent selection of pictures to accompany this all time favorite. Thanks for a very nice video. We don't have gaslights anymore. Not to worry. I'll light a candle for you. ♥

5*

[Maureen712]

@likekinds Thank you for your very nice comments. I said the same thing you did...

I don't know anyone who didn't like this song. I figured there'd be a few lamps that

wouldn't be appropriate for this song. Thanks for lighting a candle for me. :D

<3 Maureen

[santamara]

A beautiful video Maureen! So nice!

You don't usually make Vids often,

but when you do,,, they are always exceptional!

Thank you for sharing! xo

[Resonantforce]

@santamara

Really nice video!!

Thanks for the share santamara!!

xo

[Maureen712]

@santamara Hi! I used to make videos more often but I've run out of ideas and inspiration. I hope this is the first of many...I enjoy making them as much as I enjoy receiving very nice comment like yours. :D

Thank you very much!

<3 Maureen xo

[mettanc]

LONG TIME NO SEE...hope u r enjoying your spring...mine is good.......

all the best.

michael