Being from FL I grew up listening to Gary Stewart. Now that I'm older and away from home it takes me back to my younger days hanging in Okeechobee. Bonus just found "Essential Gary Stewart" on CD for my Jeep.
This is real country music. I can't tell you how much I loath today's "country" music! Why even call it country, why not call it light rock? Either way won't this crap sell? I was flipping throught the channels recently and stopped on CMT, where there was some show that had "artists" on stage singing Edgar Winter Group's "Free Ride" and totally rockin' out. I say country music died in '81 with the advent of Alabama. Anyone else have a different year?
Ladies and gentlemen this IS country music. Gary was by far the best at making you cry and his music was from the heart. Gone but definitely not forgotten.
I just discovered this guy today, listening to a classic country radio station and I already love this guy and now want to hear as much of him as I can. Absolutely brilliant.
Long after Garth Brooks has left everyone's memory (which will come sooner than later), people will talk about this musical genius. He didn't swing on a rope, he just did a ton of dope. That's how you make music that survives the ages.
Gary Stewart was/is the greatest honky-tonk singer of all time, possessed immense talent for writing and singing, and who knew well the tortured soul of the music he wrote and sang. Many a night I spent listening to his music non-stop as I tore through a bottle of Jameson Irish, or Jack Daniels Black. He left us way to soon--Rest in Peace Gary Stewart; you are missed by many.
To my ears, there's a very striking similarity between the singing voice of Gary Stewart and that of Jerry Lee Lewis(in Jerry's earlier career)-only Jerry Lee didn't use that much vibrato. I think one would really hear the similarity if Gary would've recorded something like "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" or "Once More With Feeling", or if The Killer would have recorded "Out Of Hand" or "She's Acting Single(I'm Drinking Double) Anyway, It's a shame Gary isn't around anymore-he was great!
Alot of country greats are copied by other artists. This dude cannot be copied; he's one of a kind. Enjoy, because you will never ever see anyone do this again.
I think that a large portion of the best true honky-tonkers have no chance getting into the hall of fame. It is really sad but the people deciding on the country music hall of fame are radio people and honky-tonk music does not play on the radio. Very sad I think we should start the Honky-Tonk Music Hall of Fame (HTMHF). I nominate Gary Stewart can I get a second?
Gary was a great songwriter and an excellent singer of other's songs as well. This Tom Jans song never sounded better to me except when Tom sang it himself. He was real Country when mainstream Country wasn't.
If I spend every Saturday night ( that the kids don't have a need for me ) for the rest of my life sipping bourbon and indulging in Gary Stewart youtube videos, I will die a happy man
@aeroshine I love all of Gary Stewart's songs, & could not understand why he wasn't as big as Billy Joe Royal or bigger!! Direct TV changed their stations. I always stayed up for hours recording them on the DVR. Now the new ones will not let you record anything on any of the music channels. I still have a few on a DVD somewhere that I pop in & listen to.
I'm having precisely that kind of evening right now. Hangin' out with Evan Williams and Gary Stewart
Man, ain't You Tube great? I've been tracking this phenomenon for a couple of years now, Gary's music is experiencing a definite revival, people are sick of the fluffy, sugar sweet stuff out there now, and they are getting off on the raw, whiskey soaked emotion that defines Gary's music.
He belongs in the country music hall of fame . The true king of honky tonks . Country music has gone pop . filling statiums is not the country root artist . Its in the honky tonk . Garys steel player plays for me now . And yea we play honky tonks . And end our show with empty glass. RIP Gary
@001tucker Your so right about Gary I saw him many moons ago in San Jose and he played with his leg in a cast and he rock the place out I wish he was still with us.
Gary Stewart's wife did not leave him. She died of pneumonia in November 2003--They had been married over 40 years. In Dec 2003 he committed suicide--lived a troubled life and never had the opportunity for growth and being sober.
His wife left him, his son commited suiside, he continued performing for awhile, as he grew older he couldn't take it anymore. not sure if he just couldn't take growing old and everything that had happened. He committed suiside around 2000-2003 maybe.
I was lucky enough to see him 10 or 12 times , mostly a the Yellow Rosein Lindale , Texas and Lees' SilverFox in Terrell. Always great , even signed my new silverbelly one night
saw him in a small honky tonk bar in bakersfield in the early 80's with about 20 or 30 other people in the bar. good to hear that warbling voice again.
That's cool. My step dad used to talk about seeing a very drunk but talented Hank Williams at the Blackboarad in Bakersfield in the early 50's. Comparable experiences, although his is a somewhat more legendary I suppose.
I just purchased satellite radio and heard out of hand . It fit my situation perfectly. I heard his other great tunes and fell in love with his music. What a tragic loss.
Brilliant,Thanks for posting,now being a brit, aka (oliver twist)where is sweet country red and honky tonkin',every album made you always want more,regards the shake I always found it attracting,like a buddy holly hiccup,we eh he hel the little things you hoo say and do,etc.
Why do people come on here to make nasty comments. If you don't like it, just go away and keep your comments to yourself. It is so immature of people to do that. I guess they don't have a life and they are miserble with theirself. I once had a husband like that, notice I said once. Sent him on down the road, ley all the other miserables out there follow him. PLEASE!!!
no doubt, look at that sweet-ass hairdo! The man was never comfortable in his own skin, but with about a gallon of liquor in him, his voice calmed down, and he could actually lay down some good honky tonk music. Unfortunatley, I don't think he had enough to drink in this video.
I thought he was great, too. After he killed himself, the paper said he shot himself in the throat. The throat! What does that say when such a great singer kills himself that way? Man, that's more than just despair. Go figure ....
Who ever suppressed Gary's music should be hung up. He had talent beyond his time. The people on music roe never know true talent when it comes around.
What a fine talent!!! It's a dirty rotten shame that the Nashville powers that be were, and in many cases still are clueless. Had the establishment actually been controlled by individuals who could recognize talent, just maybe Gary would still be with us today.
what a shame the video was posted with such low volume.
mightyramboy 2 months ago
Being from FL I grew up listening to Gary Stewart. Now that I'm older and away from home it takes me back to my younger days hanging in Okeechobee. Bonus just found "Essential Gary Stewart" on CD for my Jeep.
DaveV318 3 months ago 2
Gary is a natural talent. It's obvious that his songs come from his heart. Many of his later video's show his true vices, sadly enough.
TheLucyd11 3 months ago
This is real country music. I can't tell you how much I loath today's "country" music! Why even call it country, why not call it light rock? Either way won't this crap sell? I was flipping throught the channels recently and stopped on CMT, where there was some show that had "artists" on stage singing Edgar Winter Group's "Free Ride" and totally rockin' out. I say country music died in '81 with the advent of Alabama. Anyone else have a different year?
milesw1966 3 months ago
I will always love Gary Stewart's music, and still want to go bar-hopping and drinking when I hear his songs - - he was the King of Honky Tonk
threemississippi 3 months ago 2
Ladies and gentlemen this IS country music. Gary was by far the best at making you cry and his music was from the heart. Gone but definitely not forgotten.
riley19762010 3 months ago 2
I sure do miss Gary, This song is so true, this is to @REsensee
TheWilliamjsmith 4 months ago 2
I was his biggest fan. Played his music all the time. Sure miss him.
fancypanta232002 4 months ago
I just discovered this guy today, listening to a classic country radio station and I already love this guy and now want to hear as much of him as I can. Absolutely brilliant.
TCMO99 5 months ago 2
Ohhh he`s not only a good musician but watching him live; i can see he`s so charismatic <3
imaStonesFan 6 months ago 3
He was so happy singing this; a good one to leave us with.
Kubasaki62 7 months ago
Long after Garth Brooks has left everyone's memory (which will come sooner than later), people will talk about this musical genius. He didn't swing on a rope, he just did a ton of dope. That's how you make music that survives the ages.
lforbus 7 months ago 3
i remenber my dad play"n this when i was a small child.its still great
keving198411 7 months ago
this is the Gary that we all wish was still here, smiling, and lov'in what he's doing....love,love Gary Stewart 's music.
bluerosies 8 months ago
Wow i cant believe some of these negative comments. Lets see some of you dipshits get up there and sing it better.
YoCyrus87 9 months ago
agreed. I miss this music!!!!!!
dbldd75 11 months ago 2
Thank you for posting!! I love this crazy voice. LOL Too bad he went so early...phyllis..
sleepytimegalz 1 year ago
Why Gary, why, did you have to leave us on MY birthday? Loved your music, and songs, but feel worse now! :(
hoohaw1 1 year ago
I have to come back here to this vid~~~
thanks for sharing
RubyLovesTomDonnelly 1 year ago
I soo love this song and GAry Stewart~~~
RubyLovesTomDonnelly 1 year ago
One neat song,,who cares if you are lving life the way you want to and happy about it~
50marcy 1 year ago
great singer near my home in kentucky, this is the kind of music we play at the saw mill bars, classics
knoxcountykyman 1 year ago
love, love love GAry and his music
RubyLovesTomDonnelly 1 year ago
One of my all time favorite albums "Out Of Hand". Man, Gary has hair more epic than Conway! RIP Gary, you gave me much musical pleasure.
mginsel 1 year ago
Gary Stewart was/is the greatest honky-tonk singer of all time, possessed immense talent for writing and singing, and who knew well the tortured soul of the music he wrote and sang. Many a night I spent listening to his music non-stop as I tore through a bottle of Jameson Irish, or Jack Daniels Black. He left us way to soon--Rest in Peace Gary Stewart; you are missed by many.
BobLeeSwaggerUSMC 1 year ago
right on, Iforbus. the mold was broken.
rioblancoman 1 year ago
To my ears, there's a very striking similarity between the singing voice of Gary Stewart and that of Jerry Lee Lewis(in Jerry's earlier career)-only Jerry Lee didn't use that much vibrato. I think one would really hear the similarity if Gary would've recorded something like "What's Made Milwaukee Famous" or "Once More With Feeling", or if The Killer would have recorded "Out Of Hand" or "She's Acting Single(I'm Drinking Double) Anyway, It's a shame Gary isn't around anymore-he was great!
saxman107 1 year ago
Alot of country greats are copied by other artists. This dude cannot be copied; he's one of a kind. Enjoy, because you will never ever see anyone do this again.
lforbus 1 year ago
I saw him many time at Cowboys Dallas. Thank you Gary for the memories... GOD SPEED
miragemanager 1 year ago
Gary's not in the Hall Of Fame ? Put him in now !!!!
squabs217 1 year ago
I think that a large portion of the best true honky-tonkers have no chance getting into the hall of fame. It is really sad but the people deciding on the country music hall of fame are radio people and honky-tonk music does not play on the radio. Very sad I think we should start the Honky-Tonk Music Hall of Fame (HTMHF). I nominate Gary Stewart can I get a second?
bnewsom81 1 year ago
just love it man.
gwezeeboy 1 year ago
I have always loved his music.
ChrisDan915 2 years ago
Gary was a great songwriter and an excellent singer of other's songs as well. This Tom Jans song never sounded better to me except when Tom sang it himself. He was real Country when mainstream Country wasn't.
GeorgieWise 2 years ago
If I spend every Saturday night ( that the kids don't have a need for me ) for the rest of my life sipping bourbon and indulging in Gary Stewart youtube videos, I will die a happy man
aeroshine 2 years ago 27
Me too!
mightybisons 1 year ago
@aeroshine I love all of Gary Stewart's songs, & could not understand why he wasn't as big as Billy Joe Royal or bigger!! Direct TV changed their stations. I always stayed up for hours recording them on the DVR. Now the new ones will not let you record anything on any of the music channels. I still have a few on a DVD somewhere that I pop in & listen to.
cajanwitch60 1 year ago
@aeroshine
I'm having precisely that kind of evening right now. Hangin' out with Evan Williams and Gary Stewart
Man, ain't You Tube great? I've been tracking this phenomenon for a couple of years now, Gary's music is experiencing a definite revival, people are sick of the fluffy, sugar sweet stuff out there now, and they are getting off on the raw, whiskey soaked emotion that defines Gary's music.
jamcrane3 7 months ago 7
@jamcrane3 as a drunk person on youtube right now i can totally appreciate your comments
highart2003 2 months ago 2
He belongs in the country music hall of fame . The true king of honky tonks . Country music has gone pop . filling statiums is not the country root artist . Its in the honky tonk . Garys steel player plays for me now . And yea we play honky tonks . And end our show with empty glass. RIP Gary
001tucker 2 years ago 4
He belongs in the rock and roll hall of fame too, he belongs in any music hall of fame...
gummoboy333 2 years ago
he neeeds to be in the hof! its crazy that he is not part of that, there loss
gummoboy333 2 years ago
@001tucker Your so right about Gary I saw him many moons ago in San Jose and he played with his leg in a cast and he rock the place out I wish he was still with us.
LRAMGB 1 year ago
what talent this guy is what country is all about thanks Gary
TL160 2 years ago
Gary Stewart's wife did not leave him. She died of pneumonia in November 2003--They had been married over 40 years. In Dec 2003 he committed suicide--lived a troubled life and never had the opportunity for growth and being sober.
DocDocJerry 2 years ago
His wife left him, his son commited suiside, he continued performing for awhile, as he grew older he couldn't take it anymore. not sure if he just couldn't take growing old and everything that had happened. He committed suiside around 2000-2003 maybe.
StrkrAce42 2 years ago
Seeing the real deal sure pulls the covers on most of the "new country" (models in cowboy hats) acts
wildraisins 2 years ago
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Clint8179 2 years ago
The guy was magic on two legs.
Cindy489 2 years ago 3
is he singing about his hairstyle?
putdownan8dude 2 years ago
O' my that was funny! loved hin tho...is he still around? David Ball reminds me of his music! ;)
chergist 2 years ago
glad you like that one, cher! ;)
putdownan8dude 2 years ago
no he died december 2003
RIP Gary Stewart<3
Kabowa10 2 years ago
who couldnt love this song
blueroseof1 2 years ago
Ive been playing his stuff in one band or another since HE started! Love that Gary Stewart stuff!
HerbWalker 2 years ago
He liked those songs about adultery, didn't he?
majajh 2 years ago
I was lucky enough to see him 10 or 12 times , mostly a the Yellow Rosein Lindale , Texas and Lees' SilverFox in Terrell. Always great , even signed my new silverbelly one night
LongRangeLobotomy 2 years ago
lucky you
dano5670 2 years ago
saw him in a small honky tonk bar in bakersfield in the early 80's with about 20 or 30 other people in the bar. good to hear that warbling voice again.
fourbagger 2 years ago 2
lucky b2stard
dscottnmel 2 years ago
I had the same experience at the
Cheers and Beers in Lakeport, Florida in 1982.
That's one of those kind of memories that lasts a lifetime.
Long live the memory and the music of the
King of HonkyTonk.
jamcrane3 2 years ago
That's cool. My step dad used to talk about seeing a very drunk but talented Hank Williams at the Blackboarad in Bakersfield in the early 50's. Comparable experiences, although his is a somewhat more legendary I suppose.
fourbagger 2 years ago
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what a great song
mission341 2 years ago
Jenkins, Kentucky
pizzabobneace 2 years ago
I just purchased satellite radio and heard out of hand . It fit my situation perfectly. I heard his other great tunes and fell in love with his music. What a tragic loss.
cblderek1946 3 years ago
badass
loungecruz 3 years ago
Love this man! Saw him many times in concert!!
031744 3 years ago
Brilliant,Thanks for posting,now being a brit, aka (oliver twist)where is sweet country red and honky tonkin',every album made you always want more,regards the shake I always found it attracting,like a buddy holly hiccup,we eh he hel the little things you hoo say and do,etc.
prince1pal 3 years ago
what would he know bout contry in the first place but oh well sh*t happens i guess
Superchip08 3 years ago
hey highnrisin, youre a fool! that was his style!! but then again, what would you know about that!!!!!!!!!!
timuswiscurain 3 years ago
bigruss thanks for posting; gary stewart was huge in the seventies! his music was so different & unique, sure do miss him.....
timuswiscurain 3 years ago 2
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Simple music for simple minded people.
LOL. LONG LIVE IGNORANT SHEEP...
ruleoforder 3 years ago
he was awesome. I am just know discovering him. wish he would have been a bigger success, he deserved it. voice as smooth as TN whiskey
1morningsun 3 years ago
Go buy his greatest hits. That will get you up to speed.
danbone123 3 years ago
He was one of the original"outlaws" I believe.
I loved his style and still do.
Why do people come on here to make nasty comments. If you don't like it, just go away and keep your comments to yourself. It is so immature of people to do that. I guess they don't have a life and they are miserble with theirself. I once had a husband like that, notice I said once. Sent him on down the road, ley all the other miserables out there follow him. PLEASE!!!
teresahoopsdetroit 3 years ago
Man,this guy can sing big time....a unique voice and a style all his own.He definitely deserves more recognition and better respect. Don't you agree?
mclenptp 3 years ago 4
his wife had just passed away after a long illnes could have been one of the causes of his early demise.
darkshadowsfan1960 3 years ago
his voice was not shaking, that was his voice. he alway sung like that you must not have ever heard of him until now.
darkshadowsfan1960 3 years ago
i don't know why you would say something like that. a great artist was lost once again with gary. too sad all the time
lonestar1123 3 years ago
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TOO BAD THE MORON BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT!
masacure13 3 years ago
no doubt, look at that sweet-ass hairdo! The man was never comfortable in his own skin, but with about a gallon of liquor in him, his voice calmed down, and he could actually lay down some good honky tonk music. Unfortunatley, I don't think he had enough to drink in this video.
drunkondiesel 3 years ago
u just dont know good country music when u here it if thats all u have 2 comment on go listen 2 some hard rock or some rap
lukatre 3 years ago
I know you're not commenting to me! I said it's too bad he blew his brains out. The man was one of the last true honky tonk heros
drunkondiesel 3 years ago
I thought he was great, too. After he killed himself, the paper said he shot himself in the throat. The throat! What does that say when such a great singer kills himself that way? Man, that's more than just despair. Go figure ....
eyesrbest80 3 years ago
Maybe it's a lack of liquor. That's as good a guess as any for this sad-ass performance. His voice is shaking and quavering and shaking.
highnrising 3 years ago
One of the finest country parodists of all-time. Cledus Judd, eat your heart out!
highnrising 3 years ago
I simply love this man's music
ChrisDan915 3 years ago 3
Can someone please post In some room above the street.That is my favorite Gary Srewart song.
reddog1959 3 years ago
C'mon Russ, Give us "She's Actin' Single". Quit the torture brother!
THB79 3 years ago
what happend to this video?
melba1936 3 years ago
vclure great video
vicmcclure 3 years ago
bigruss, have you got 'She's acting single, I'm drinking doubles' anywhere? EVERYONE wants that one.
statlerlover 3 years ago
COULD YOU POST sHE'S ACTING SINGLE,i'M DRINKING DOU BLE,PLEASE?????
martitayork 3 years ago
i really love this video. i watch it several times a day, he was one of the best singers
melba1936 3 years ago
God bless him and Lou*********the KING OF HONKEYTONK COUNTRY MUSIC
thelonestar 3 years ago
he was my favorite singer,, and still is. god bless him
zipdog45 3 years ago 3
THis ladies and genlemen is what true counry music is supposed to be! He was and will always be a legend to me.
RIP Gary...you are surely missed!
REsensee 3 years ago 26
@REsensee Gary will always be a legend to me also.RIP Gary we miss you.
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Who ever suppressed Gary's music should be hung up. He had talent beyond his time. The people on music roe never know true talent when it comes around.
tulsa2stepper 3 years ago
Just amazing guy - love ALL his Honky Tonk music.
Thanks for posting this clip of Gary playing the piano on this one.
txlucylu 3 years ago
Thanks for posting. GS was a true original.
drivinnailsinmycoffi 3 years ago
love it! thanks for posting!
mrfern1977 3 years ago
she acting single is one of my favorite songs. could someone please please post it
privette1983 3 years ago
What a fine talent!!! It's a dirty rotten shame that the Nashville powers that be were, and in many cases still are clueless. Had the establishment actually been controlled by individuals who could recognize talent, just maybe Gary would still be with us today.
aeroshine 3 years ago
This 47 yr old Ft.Worth, Tx. boy, THANKS YOU!!! Growing up, I heard this before "She's Actin' Single". (It was posted, but disapeared.) sniff.
THB79 3 years ago
thank you, thank you, thank you--I don't understand why these vids keep disappearing. do you have more?
dandydonb 3 years ago