I replaced the name Lori with "Allie". She was the best dog (Boxer) I ever had, and passed last Feb. I play this song on my guitar and sing it to my wife who breaks down and sobs every. single. time. Can't help singing it though... it's a remembrance.
Keith Whitley was one of the best singers ever...he had a heart of gold too! It makes me sad that the addiction finally took his life! I know what the battle of the bottle is I too have had to fight it nearly my whole life...since the age of 15...its not an easy fight!! So if youve never started ,please DON'T.. and if your trying to quit..get all the supprt you can !
Not sure if it is true but an Urban Legend about this song is that Lorrie Morgan was out on tour when he recorded this song from his living room, after he finished recording this song he took his life. That is why you can hear the TV in the background.
tell lorrie i love her..tell lorrie i need her..telller everything ull be okay if i could just see her..tell lorrie i lover her..tell lorrie i need her..n if i leave this whole world tell her shes the only girl for me..<3
I just had to sing this song on u tube he's the best singer in my heart check it out under 1971bradley my wifes name is Loretta so I changed a few things check it out but he's always in my heart
oK...i am reading lorrie's book, and she says he recorded this for her right before she went on tour, it was about 3 weeks before his death. If you're a Keith Whitley fan, I suggest reading her book, it's called "Forever yours, Faithfully"
No other song on the face of the planet is as true and emotional as this one. I mean this is straight from the heart, reminds me of Lennons Mother or Kurt Kobains you know you're right. It reaches beyond the grave like a farewell letter.
Facts straight please. Keith died at home of alcohol poisoning. Lorrie was in Canada on tour. She tried so hard to save him from alcohol, he was her greatest love. Their story is so heartbreaking and of course ended in tragedy.
@atm682718 He drank himself to death in 1988 or 1989 I think. He checked into a motel with a big bottle of Jack and came out feet first. I was very upset that day. I am a huge Keith Whitley fan.
This song is what made me realize what death was... it is after the fact but you can still hear in his voice what was gonna happen. I cry every time I hear it.
@shawtyismymelody Keith lost everything, including his life, to alcoholism. He lost his wife prior to his death, due to it as well. He eventually drank himself to death early one morning.
my daddy used to sing this to me when i was blue.. for my name is lorie.. growin up it annoyed me when daddy would play this song and sing it at the top of his lungs.. boy what i would give to hear him sing it today. had my world ripped apart this week and i got no daddy for hes in heaven now but i still got this song. rip daddy ron hager sr. save a spot for me daddy ill be with ya again soon!!
@lhouston2010 my dad played the guitar and sing this song... his sisters name was lorrie... but... he sang it for my mother... and he is in heaven now for almost 20 yrs... sorry for your lost... this song means alot to alot of people...
@lhouston2010 my daddy played this song for us... with the guitar and sing.... i would give anything to hear him again his sisters name was lorrie but he song this song to my mother.... and us kids... he has been gone for 20 yrs now..... i am sorry to hear your lost.... but when i read your post it touch my heart... i wish that man was here next to me singing to us... god bless you
@ArcTicHaZeFTW Kieth was one of my dads favorite singers and hes my favorite 2 my dad died when i was 7 years old im 15 now almost 16 and i can still remember him singin keiths songs he didnt play it on the guitar but he knew every word to every song R.I,P. Charles M. Heaberlin- Son husband and father
I enjoy a lot of country music but in all honesty if Kieth Whitley were still alive he would be rivaled only by George Strait for beautiful and meaningful songs.
thats a silly statement . the booz did it and dont ever forget that , I guess you never had anyone close to you that was a alcoholic,, they wont listen they forget everything but the bottle they have no feeling for anything so go read up on drinking and see if its the drinker or the partner
@TaNkGaUgE8921 she didn't do it. he did. he made a choice to drink and not be sober. he chose alcohol over his wife. she told him it was the booze or them and he chose booze. he was a wonderful singer, but like many he chose his drug (alcohol) over his family and friends.
@nancythetall Yes i dont know it for fact but the storie goes that after his death this song was found in some of his stuff that he recorded at home and was never recorded in a studio, dont know if the story is true im glad it was found and have listened to it a thousand times at least!!!!
Keith Whitley along with Randy Travis and George Straight 3 of the Best Country Singers out there!! Keith Whitley puts alot of emotion and passion in his music and it really reaches out to you. One of the Best that ever sang Country Music for sure!!
Keith Whitley along with Randy Travis and George Straight 3 of the Best Country Singers out there!! Keith Whitley puts alot of emotion and passion in his music and it really reaches out to you. One of the Best that ever sang Country Music for sure!!
to jhnchapa, your right the new nashville crap is just that crap!!! it isnt country..however keith whitley is not of this new nashville scene. he was one of the greats even though his time was short he made lasting impressions..
I hate country, it's all pop rock with a twang. But Keith Whitley was A GOD!! A POET! Thanks for posting this, I'd forgotten all about "tell lorrie". Beautiful man!
@jhnchapa nashvill country is crap, but keith was not of this new nashville scene. he was a true and genuine artist. his music is how country should be played. its a shame nashville has taken such a personal and real music form and transformed it into the crap we here today...
@ojicreewarcry HE WROTE THIS TO LORRIE MORGAN BEFORE COMMITING SUICIDE.... MY MOM'S NAME IS LAURA AND MY DAD USED TO SING THIS TO HER.... HE PASSED AWAY IN 2004 AND THIS STILL STOPS ME EVERYTIME!
My wife's name is Lorie...when I get my guitar out and play this song it irritates her...says it makes her feel self concious...LOL but it is a wonderful piece...Keith Whitley is greatly missed...especially by those of us who love and play music.
my name is lorie and lost my daddy in 2009. he used to call the radio station and have this song played for me... miss my daddy... today daddy im tellin you lorie loves you an i need you... rip daddy
my name is lorie and i lost my daddy in 2009 to swine flu... daddy used to jam this song for me, kinda warms my heart as i sit here starrrin at daddys pic.. rip daddy lorie's tellin you i love you and i need ya...
this is such a great man im 14 usuually people my age loves pop and rap but i love people like this man right here i was raised with this music real music if you dont think this is real music then you need to listen to the words its about real life not partying onunce again this is *REAL MUSIC*
@ironhead309 thats cuz this song was recorded in his bedroom after Lorie left, Keith knew he was dying and he recorded this last song as his dying wish to the true love of his life. That is why this song was so Raw, it was recorded right before he died.......like within hours of his death.
i thought this song was recorded a good while before his death....like before his wedding. it was released after he died, but i was thinking it was recorded a good while before.
@24pipewrench I thought he wrote it just hours before his death and recorded it in his home studio. thats the reason for the bad quality sound. I believe its the only recorded version at least I have never found another. Simply Amazing song whenever it was written.
I love this song and Keith Whitley! My dad loved country music and use to sing this to me......My name is Lorie. My dad is gone now and I miss him so much!
I believe Keith and Lorrie had a Love, a bond that none of us could understand. She put up with so much, he knew that he put her thru hell. I just believe he knew. And this was his apology. It's emotionally raw, absolutely beautiful.
I adore Lorrie and Keith too. Pure Country Genius. May he rest well.
i met keith at fan fair 86 i knew that the man had come to nashville i told him i was from kentucky also he said thir is nowhere like home son and he ment it
if were alone in the desert with out a drink a water around on my knees and hands and that white scorchin sand with the hot sieera sun beaten, down if I could be granted my wishes and anything i want would come true I know that it might sound funny but heres what i want you to do ........Tell Wendy I LOVE HER.TELL WENDY I NEED HER, TELL HER EVRYTHING WOULD BE OK IF I COULD JU ST SEE HER ,TELL WENDY I LOVE HER ,TELL WENDY I NEED HER AND IF I LEAVE OLD WORLD SHES THE ONLY GIRL FOR ME !!!!!!!!!
Alcoholism is a disease of the brain. Once you are addicted God help you. This is a disease that comes with shame and disappointment. No one wants to be labeled an alcoholic, If you get help early there is hope. I lost my 22 yr old son Sean to his addiction to Ritalin/methylphenadate Nov 4 2009. He had had been prescribed yhis drug since he was 12. He asked me why God gave him this curse. He seemed to have no control. When the brain is damaged the decision process is effected. Love ya Sean
21 years old yesterday i turned and 21 years a true country legend has been gone from the great world than we call home . He will for ever be honored in my memory as one of the many classic country singers as being truly one of the best .
To anyone who has an alcohol problem i am not here to preach to u, but rather to extend my hand out to you as a lifeline. I know what u r going through. I walked down the same road as you did. U think life is unbearable, feeling sorry for yourself and no one cares for you and the bottle is your only escape, it's not. If u need to talk or looking 4 help i know qualified people who will bend over backwards to help u. Leave me a msg and phone number in my inbox and i will get back with u.
Keith Whitley was the man period. Everybody on here knows that, if u didnt u wouldnt be on here posting comments. Alcoholism kills period, no if's and's or but''s . It kills the body in some cases and others it kills families, relationships. Can u overcome it? Some do some don't. To bad my idol, hero, and friend couldn't overcome it. Is there help out there for alcoholics? YES!!!!. Will it be easy ? NO!!!. Can u do it? YES!!!. Is it worth it? HELL YEAH!!!!. Me, sober 10yrs. No excuses.
i loved my cuz keith very dearly miss him evry day he taught me evry thing i know about music cz of him i can play a guitar like picking corn ,i can sing ,write the best songs keith i love you and miss you so dearly you might be gone but not forgotton ,your cuz payne leyanne garrison
@lno71 keith was with lorrie morgan she was cheating on him my dad was personal friends with him so unless you know for sure dont make false statements
@lno71 my name is kevin and im a alcoholic. i get on my wifes computer and listen to thes sad depressing songs and i wont to die more than iv never thought of. i cought her with my best friend in my car and i cant get that out of my mind. iv tried quiting drinking now for sometime and now i drink all the time. I NEED HELP
@kristy9804 Take it from an oldman whos been there drugs alcohol you name it you can do it . It just takes the will to do it, You need help get it! Its that simple. But the crap with your wife behind you. Its not an excuse for throwing your life away its a reason to get on with your life. Your not alone my brother!
@kristy9804 first start with the music to change what you are hearing to something more positive. Then call some one. Call a Counseling Center. Put the drink down for awhile. Try to connect with someone and do something that is not about you. I am not being insensitive but if you are helping someone or doing something you can more easily handle overlooking memories and thoughts that keep popping up in you own head that hold you back.
@lno71 yeah, my grandpa started drinking at the age of 16. married my grandma, raised nine children. all became very successful in life. married to the same woman for over 60 years, died at the age of 96. the booze finally nailed him. wonder how long he might have lived if he would have quit drinking.
@TimNotgrass here it is take it for what it is worth. question to you when u drink do u think about this shit might kill me..no all u want to do is drink and have a good time. did keith realize that night that drinking was going to kill him no .maybe he wanted to drink because he had problems hell i dont know or just maybe he had an aquired taste for it. the point is we lost a great singer in him and that i know first hand what it can do and the help is there if u r willing to go after it
@lno71 my apologies.......Keith was one of the greatest singers to ever grace the waves of country music, truth is i was sitting here with my guitar thinking of people like him, hank Sr., my uncle and my Dad and wondered if i too would eventually end up like the. so as i pop todays first top.....cheers to them!!
@castletriglav - And you know so much - ha-friggin'-ha-ha. It's a disease, you ignorant idiot. The only reason for you to post something so ugly & hateful is that you are jealous of the gift he had. What have you done with your life? And as far as what Lorrie's done with her life, it's really none of your business. It's obvious that she loved him. Maybe it did get to be too much for her to deal with. Who could blame her, other than you? Sounds to me that you've dealt with an alcoholic.
@castletriglav beautiful man acting like a dumb ass just to get attention awww man i gone and gave you attention so since i allready did i send you a heartfelt f*ck off you insignificant little prick.
you dont know true country until you have heard the good stuff like keith whitley! He is such a beautiful singer nobody else can carry a tune like him he is an original singer to bad he is gone): i wish i could have met him and told him he is like no other singer!! :]]
@leeman1971 my grandfather used to sang this song after my grandmother left him they were in a band and i wish they both were still here because they are true artists he sounds like my grandfather rip arley taft stults
you dont know true country until you have heard the good stuff like keith whitley! He is such a beautiful singer nobody else can carry a tune like him he is an original singer to bad he is gone): i wish i could have met him and told him he is like no other singer!! :]] love you keith whitley
I can relate to Keith's disease, i used to be an alcoholic and that disease took everything away from me that i loved in this world. It took away my family, friends and my idol and friend Keith Whitley. Alcoholism destroys the one thing that all of us hold dear and that is family. I cant undo what i have done in the past only learn and move on. I am proud to say i have been sober 4 10 yrs now but everyday its a constant struggle. Only time can heal things. God bless u all. R.I.P. Keith W.
"...if all of the fish in the water could echo my last dyin' plea, well, I know you might not understand it, but here's what I'd want it to be...."Tell Lorrie I love her..." ~ Keith Whitley
my dad played in a band all his life he was also an alcoholic but he was sober for this past 18 years but all his drinking finally caught up with him and he died of liver cancer 0n 7/8/2010 but he helped so so many people in those 18 years of not drinking and so many people from AA came to his wake and told us he saved their life he made us so proud i love him so much
@imoanxnaomi I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a strong, and I'm SURE a wonderful man! I'm glad he died sober...some people never make it to sobriety. AA people are awesome! God bless you and thank you for sharing this.
Never knew anything about this song,and was just doing a search on here re: my husband who passed away! My husband passed 2008 and i feel he led me here!
@Angelite7 It's an awesome song that speaks volumes to me and to Lorrie, I'm sure! I was touched deeply, as it helps me to realize that people are lovable even when they are stricken with the disease of alcoholism. Keith Whitley was such a man.
so sad the last recording of this song.......he was so drunk..........and you could tell but think he new his time was up.............it was so emotional...........he was a great singer
@livelaughlove389 (Hiya S.!) And the reason why you don't like many of his songs is because you like TRUE Country music. Real stuff, like Keith's or Wade's, ya know.
Them boxer well still your wnt they i have a 3 yr old and he's the biggest baby ever i love him like one of my kids . Im sorry for your lose ....
jon2675 1 day ago
I replaced the name Lori with "Allie". She was the best dog (Boxer) I ever had, and passed last Feb. I play this song on my guitar and sing it to my wife who breaks down and sobs every. single. time. Can't help singing it though... it's a remembrance.
KingOfPain35 3 days ago
He sounds like Merle Haggard to me in a way.... Both are legends!
lee102780 4 days ago
Keith Whitley was one of the best singers ever...he had a heart of gold too! It makes me sad that the addiction finally took his life! I know what the battle of the bottle is I too have had to fight it nearly my whole life...since the age of 15...its not an easy fight!! So if youve never started ,please DON'T.. and if your trying to quit..get all the supprt you can !
Foreversmiles45 6 days ago
Not sure if it is true but an Urban Legend about this song is that Lorrie Morgan was out on tour when he recorded this song from his living room, after he finished recording this song he took his life. That is why you can hear the TV in the background.
ME19801990 1 week ago
@ME19801990 he died from acute ethynolism(alcohol poisoning).he didnt kill himself.he had an addiction he couldnt overcome
XleperXmessiahX 1 week ago
tell lorrie i love her..tell lorrie i need her..telller everything ull be okay if i could just see her..tell lorrie i lover her..tell lorrie i need her..n if i leave this whole world tell her shes the only girl for me..<3
MsLivelaughlove02 2 weeks ago
Great video- song from the heart.
MrFisherman02 3 weeks ago
His voice is amazing...I love it.
RTurpin81 3 weeks ago
Replace Lorrie with your name
Jaysinpcola 3 weeks ago
One of my favorites. If you listen closely.... you can hear his t.v going..... kind of eerie feeling.
JayWhite212063 4 weeks ago
This is 1 of those songs that you know has a powerful meaning because you feel the goosebumps hit you all of a sudden.
R.I.P. Keith <3
tahngarth69 1 month ago
Keith is not dead.. I see him everytime I look into the mirror......
MrJeffm66 1 month ago
this song is one of the greatest
bkmaster1979 1 month ago
Sure wish we could of went fishen Keith, But one day we will.
leseverett 6 months ago
love this song
MsBacon82 6 months ago
By far one of the best country singers ever to live.Great song,great singer.
ashbail256 6 months ago 8
it gives you chills to know this is the last song he wrote and recorded >.<
beeptv 6 months ago 2
I just had to sing this song on u tube he's the best singer in my heart check it out under 1971bradley my wifes name is Loretta so I changed a few things check it out but he's always in my heart
1971bradley 6 months ago
oK...i am reading lorrie's book, and she says he recorded this for her right before she went on tour, it was about 3 weeks before his death. If you're a Keith Whitley fan, I suggest reading her book, it's called "Forever yours, Faithfully"
shauniegayle 6 months ago
mistakes should be forgivin we are all human
MrDw1889 7 months ago
think about it the blond killeed him
drywall61 7 months ago
THIS IS DEFINATELY A CLASSIC----IF----THERE HAS EVER BEEN ONE!!!!
freepcmoney 7 months ago
Tell janette the same
motorcityMarty 7 months ago
Tell Chris that I love him :'( RIP sweetheart
JanaINJax 7 months ago
This the first time i have ever hear this song and it just broke my heart.... :(
jaida1984 7 months ago
This is an amazing song
bubbles1994love 7 months ago
No other song on the face of the planet is as true and emotional as this one. I mean this is straight from the heart, reminds me of Lennons Mother or Kurt Kobains you know you're right. It reaches beyond the grave like a farewell letter.
wheelmanstan 7 months ago
Facts straight please. Keith died at home of alcohol poisoning. Lorrie was in Canada on tour. She tried so hard to save him from alcohol, he was her greatest love. Their story is so heartbreaking and of course ended in tragedy.
Kat38 8 months ago
thts too bad
a2Dajay1987aj 8 months ago
OMG THIS SONG MAKES ME CRY ITS SO BEAUTIFUL N TRUE
MariposaMamita 8 months ago
Lori didn't kill anyone. Keith had a deadly illness called alcholism. He died alone at home after ODing on whiskey. His illness killed him.
mxc2sls4549 8 months ago
Lorie killed him she broke his heart!
1998disco72 8 months ago
i know its a dumb question...but what happen to Keith? didn't know he passed!
atm682718 8 months ago
@atm682718 He drank himself to death in 1988 or 1989 I think. He checked into a motel with a big bottle of Jack and came out feet first. I was very upset that day. I am a huge Keith Whitley fan.
jlehner1 8 months ago
@jlehner1 He died of a broken heart
1998disco72 8 months ago
This song is what made me realize what death was... it is after the fact but you can still hear in his voice what was gonna happen. I cry every time I hear it.
sbb29 9 months ago
@sbb29 ur right i think the floain aimlessly part is him strapped to a raft like the indians did when sum1 died
jbub338 8 months ago
Just a beautiful, beautiful song!!
brselch 9 months ago
Such a heartfelt beautiful song. I almost cry every time I hear it, you could really feel his love for Lorrie. He was a true Candle in The Wind.
LightningFreakGurl 9 months ago
Beautiful song
mamaspat 9 months ago
Lol my name is lory :D ... butt really good song and a hell of a good singer
lorylag 9 months ago
This has just brought tears to my eyes. I can hear everything he was feeling as he was singing this. R.I.P. Keith
1nonlySeptember 9 months ago
Such a powerful song to listen to. Especially when you think of what actually happened to Keith. It really hits you right in the gut.
Jatycre 9 months ago 14
@Jatycre Actually he died the night he taped this. He was in his basement. Lori R.
SuperTeamJacob2010 7 months ago
@Jatycre what happened?
shawtyismymelody 7 months ago
@shawtyismymelody Keith lost everything, including his life, to alcoholism. He lost his wife prior to his death, due to it as well. He eventually drank himself to death early one morning.
Jatycre 7 months ago
@Jatycre awwwwwwww
shawtyismymelody 6 months ago
It sweet; my dad dedicated this song to my mother, but her names Sherry. ( R.I.P Dad. )
RoseDekotoD 9 months ago
4 dislikes? How can anyone possibly dislike this song?!!!
EWreckShin 10 months ago
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best song he very made
bounceykid 10 months ago
my daddy used to sing this to me when i was blue.. for my name is lorie.. growin up it annoyed me when daddy would play this song and sing it at the top of his lungs.. boy what i would give to hear him sing it today. had my world ripped apart this week and i got no daddy for hes in heaven now but i still got this song. rip daddy ron hager sr. save a spot for me daddy ill be with ya again soon!!
lhouston2010 10 months ago 3
@lhouston2010 my dad played the guitar and sing this song... his sisters name was lorrie... but... he sang it for my mother... and he is in heaven now for almost 20 yrs... sorry for your lost... this song means alot to alot of people...
ArcTicHaZeFTW 9 months ago
@lhouston2010 my daddy played this song for us... with the guitar and sing.... i would give anything to hear him again his sisters name was lorrie but he song this song to my mother.... and us kids... he has been gone for 20 yrs now..... i am sorry to hear your lost.... but when i read your post it touch my heart... i wish that man was here next to me singing to us... god bless you
ArcTicHaZeFTW 9 months ago
@ArcTicHaZeFTW Kieth was one of my dads favorite singers and hes my favorite 2 my dad died when i was 7 years old im 15 now almost 16 and i can still remember him singin keiths songs he didnt play it on the guitar but he knew every word to every song R.I,P. Charles M. Heaberlin- Son husband and father
jbub338 8 months ago
@jbub338 God Bless. Keith had one of the best voices ever. Your father had good taste. Never forget that!!
402maypo 8 months ago
@402maypo thank you
jbub338 8 months ago
I enjoy a lot of country music but in all honesty if Kieth Whitley were still alive he would be rivaled only by George Strait for beautiful and meaningful songs.
RamboBond296 10 months ago 2
He was my uncle, I never had the chance to meet him though....
sourcreamheadshot 10 months ago
This guy's name fits perfectly in place of Lorrie's :)
ArielNotTheMermaid 10 months ago
Keith Whitley was awesome. My husband loved his music R.I.P Ronald Goodman Sr I miss you so much
babigirl672003 10 months ago
He's the Best to bad his fame and Love died early!
Wacitate 10 months ago
thats a silly statement . the booz did it and dont ever forget that , I guess you never had anyone close to you that was a alcoholic,, they wont listen they forget everything but the bottle they have no feeling for anything so go read up on drinking and see if its the drinker or the partner
bbooz 10 months ago
I Wonder How Lorrie Morgan Feels After Hearing This, Now That He's Dead, And She's Responsible For It????
TaNkGaUgE8921 10 months ago
@TaNkGaUgE8921 your fukin sick in the head
feedingfrancis 10 months ago
@TaNkGaUgE8921 she didn't do it. he did. he made a choice to drink and not be sober. he chose alcohol over his wife. she told him it was the booze or them and he chose booze. he was a wonderful singer, but like many he chose his drug (alcohol) over his family and friends.
LadyKsvinesnivy 10 months ago
What is this recorded on a goddamn Tascam 4 track cassette recorder at home? So lo-fi. So honest and beautiful it makes me tear up.
nancythetall 10 months ago
@nancythetall Yes i dont know it for fact but the storie goes that after his death this song was found in some of his stuff that he recorded at home and was never recorded in a studio, dont know if the story is true im glad it was found and have listened to it a thousand times at least!!!!
curtknows101 9 months ago
if you can listen to this without getting choked up...well, you're more stealth than me. love KW!
laceyhuntsman36 10 months ago
Tell her everything will be Ok..
pincherbuck69 11 months ago
tell madeline that i love her
shatteredsun 11 months ago
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Keith Whitley along with Randy Travis and George Straight 3 of the Best Country Singers out there!! Keith Whitley puts alot of emotion and passion in his music and it really reaches out to you. One of the Best that ever sang Country Music for sure!!
southerncharm84 11 months ago
Keith Whitley along with Randy Travis and George Straight 3 of the Best Country Singers out there!! Keith Whitley puts alot of emotion and passion in his music and it really reaches out to you. One of the Best that ever sang Country Music for sure!!
southerncharm84 11 months ago
The only song with my name in it !!! Beyond beautiful !! LOVE it !!
gratefulwildflower 11 months ago
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
Lorenzo1366 11 months ago 3
keith whitley ranks right up there with no show jones, mighty merel, and waylon, and the great hank sr. thanks for posting this video
wadegeorge200 11 months ago 2
to jhnchapa, your right the new nashville crap is just that crap!!! it isnt country..however keith whitley is not of this new nashville scene. he was one of the greats even though his time was short he made lasting impressions..
wadegeorge200 11 months ago
I hate country, it's all pop rock with a twang. But Keith Whitley was A GOD!! A POET! Thanks for posting this, I'd forgotten all about "tell lorrie". Beautiful man!
jhnchapa 11 months ago
@jhnchapa nashvill country is crap, but keith was not of this new nashville scene. he was a true and genuine artist. his music is how country should be played. its a shame nashville has taken such a personal and real music form and transformed it into the crap we here today...
wadegeorge200 11 months ago
@jhnchapa whata ever country is amazing the only thing i listen too!!!
31babygotback 11 months ago
I grew up watching and listening to Keith Whitley playing Bluegrass with Ralph Stanley he was my favorite !!!
Scooby4279 11 months ago
You think he was hammered when he wrote this awesome tune ?
ojicreewarcry 11 months ago
@ojicreewarcry HE WROTE THIS TO LORRIE MORGAN BEFORE COMMITING SUICIDE.... MY MOM'S NAME IS LAURA AND MY DAD USED TO SING THIS TO HER.... HE PASSED AWAY IN 2004 AND THIS STILL STOPS ME EVERYTIME!
AMARALRE69 11 months ago
I am on my friend`s account he was a very good singer and will be sadly missed forever as he makes me stronger everyday! Denise R. B
mentalPat666 11 months ago
I am on my friend`s account he was a very good singer and will be sadly missed forever as he makes me stronger everyday! Denise
mentalPat666 11 months ago
such beautiful song such great artist this is tru country music hey hey thanks to keith whitley for bringing us such a amazing music legend
papahet1889 11 months ago
BEST LOVE SONG EVER!!!!!
krisbranlissah 1 year ago
my dad sings this to my mom all the time :) its so cute :)
♥
BlitzBaby4life 1 year ago
Country Music suffered a major loss when Keith died! His music was so pure country and from deep inside his soul. God Bless you Keith!
larrylea2 1 year ago
My wife's name is Lorie...when I get my guitar out and play this song it irritates her...says it makes her feel self concious...LOL but it is a wonderful piece...Keith Whitley is greatly missed...especially by those of us who love and play music.
LR0341 1 year ago
my name is lorie and lost my daddy in 2009. he used to call the radio station and have this song played for me... miss my daddy... today daddy im tellin you lorie loves you an i need you... rip daddy
lhouston2010 1 year ago 2
my name is lorie and i lost my daddy in 2009 to swine flu... daddy used to jam this song for me, kinda warms my heart as i sit here starrrin at daddys pic.. rip daddy lorie's tellin you i love you and i need ya...
lhouston2010 1 year ago
i love this song
thejkwards 1 year ago
A mans, man.
timmieturner 1 year ago
Kieth I LOVE this song. Sometimes it makes me cry but thats ok because sometimes you need a good cry to make you feel better. R.I.P Kieth!
princessinapigpen 1 year ago 17
if i could only sing like this man id get the women
thecountryboysinger 1 year ago 3
keith was the man, too bad lorrie is such a cunt.
that bitch sold his corvette
24pipewrench 1 year ago
Written for his then wife Lorrie Morgan, right?
dichambers 1 year ago 2
@dichambers yeah, you're right
CodyOliver1987 1 year ago
Keith is truely missed..what a great artist he was...R.I.P. Keith - you have a million fans missing you...:'(
Justweezie 1 year ago
this is such a great man im 14 usuually people my age loves pop and rap but i love people like this man right here i was raised with this music real music if you dont think this is real music then you need to listen to the words its about real life not partying onunce again this is *REAL MUSIC*
TheStarrgivens 1 year ago
a beautiful song sung with such emotion. A great country loss when we lost Keith I never new him, I wish I did.
farmladyful 1 year ago
I love this song, its a song sung from the heart for his soulmate, lorrie !!! i hate it that he left this world the way he did and way too soon, tim
TFS64 1 year ago
if you listen to the song good enough you can hear the TV in the back ground
ironhead309 1 year ago
@ironhead309 thats cuz this song was recorded in his bedroom after Lorie left, Keith knew he was dying and he recorded this last song as his dying wish to the true love of his life. That is why this song was so Raw, it was recorded right before he died.......like within hours of his death.
ChazztheSpazz69 1 year ago
@ChazztheSpazz69
i thought this song was recorded a good while before his death....like before his wedding. it was released after he died, but i was thinking it was recorded a good while before.
24pipewrench 1 year ago
@24pipewrench I thought he wrote it just hours before his death and recorded it in his home studio. thats the reason for the bad quality sound. I believe its the only recorded version at least I have never found another. Simply Amazing song whenever it was written.
dnowell1234567890 1 year ago
I love this song and Keith Whitley! My dad loved country music and use to sing this to me......My name is Lorie. My dad is gone now and I miss him so much!
larogersify 1 year ago
Keith Whitley is all we need to know RIp . Thanks for your music
300Megapixels 1 year ago
my dad sang this to me and played the guitar. this song is so beautiful
WENDYMOORE420 1 year ago
How could anyone give this a thumb down? What losers!
Donereb 1 year ago 2
I believe Keith and Lorrie had a Love, a bond that none of us could understand. She put up with so much, he knew that he put her thru hell. I just believe he knew. And this was his apology. It's emotionally raw, absolutely beautiful.
I adore Lorrie and Keith too. Pure Country Genius. May he rest well.
jpence80 1 year ago
@jpence80 you need to do some research...she put him through hell with her cheating ways..she drove him to his death!
stevewm1963 1 year ago
@stevewm1963 Booze put him down not a cheating wife!
zoot2233 1 year ago
@zoot2233 that is a well known fact that she was cheating on him
stevewm1963 1 year ago
A man that left us way to soon, I love playing this song on my guitar, Keith Whitley fan for life, ..........
NCTEAMJESUS 1 year ago
a true tallent
nobanisnoob 1 year ago
i met keith at fan fair 86 i knew that the man had come to nashville i told him i was from kentucky also he said thir is nowhere like home son and he ment it
nobanisnoob 1 year ago
This song makes me cry everytime!
hershe30 1 year ago
i love kieth what a great singer/voice to bad he cant tell us about the life he lived and expierenced
seksamerika 1 year ago
if were alone in the desert with out a drink a water around on my knees and hands and that white scorchin sand with the hot sieera sun beaten, down if I could be granted my wishes and anything i want would come true I know that it might sound funny but heres what i want you to do ........Tell Wendy I LOVE HER.TELL WENDY I NEED HER, TELL HER EVRYTHING WOULD BE OK IF I COULD JU ST SEE HER ,TELL WENDY I LOVE HER ,TELL WENDY I NEED HER AND IF I LEAVE OLD WORLD SHES THE ONLY GIRL FOR ME !!!!!!!!!
johnny2010cvs 1 year ago
Rest in peace Keith, If anybody deserves to be in the country music hall of fame its you. What would country music today be without you.
patrickgwar 1 year ago
Alcoholism is a disease of the brain. Once you are addicted God help you. This is a disease that comes with shame and disappointment. No one wants to be labeled an alcoholic, If you get help early there is hope. I lost my 22 yr old son Sean to his addiction to Ritalin/methylphenadate Nov 4 2009. He had had been prescribed yhis drug since he was 12. He asked me why God gave him this curse. He seemed to have no control. When the brain is damaged the decision process is effected. Love ya Sean
pwg1126 1 year ago 2
Logan WestVirginia.Tell Lana I love Her....ILove You Lana
jayman991000 1 year ago
Dunlow, West Virginia
elkins1984 1 year ago
21 years old yesterday i turned and 21 years a true country legend has been gone from the great world than we call home . He will for ever be honored in my memory as one of the many classic country singers as being truly one of the best .
echocompany540 1 year ago
To anyone who has an alcohol problem i am not here to preach to u, but rather to extend my hand out to you as a lifeline. I know what u r going through. I walked down the same road as you did. U think life is unbearable, feeling sorry for yourself and no one cares for you and the bottle is your only escape, it's not. If u need to talk or looking 4 help i know qualified people who will bend over backwards to help u. Leave me a msg and phone number in my inbox and i will get back with u.
lno71 1 year ago 3
Keith Whitley was the man period. Everybody on here knows that, if u didnt u wouldnt be on here posting comments. Alcoholism kills period, no if's and's or but''s . It kills the body in some cases and others it kills families, relationships. Can u overcome it? Some do some don't. To bad my idol, hero, and friend couldn't overcome it. Is there help out there for alcoholics? YES!!!!. Will it be easy ? NO!!!. Can u do it? YES!!!. Is it worth it? HELL YEAH!!!!. Me, sober 10yrs. No excuses.
lno71 1 year ago 60
@lno71 it ant easy but i am trying
hope i dont end up like my favorite singer it does run in the family
mrkenneth2101 1 year ago
@lno71 I just want to tell you how how much I think amazing that is! You sound like a very smart person and thanks for sharing that.
historygirl90 1 year ago
@lno71 thats inspirational
bwilliams20071 1 year ago
@lno71 If Lorrie wasn't horrie he might still be here!!!!!
TheTonya93 1 year ago
i loved my cuz keith very dearly miss him evry day he taught me evry thing i know about music cz of him i can play a guitar like picking corn ,i can sing ,write the best songs keith i love you and miss you so dearly you might be gone but not forgotton ,your cuz payne leyanne garrison
songwritertlg 1 year ago
@lno71 very nice comment bless you
w69f69 1 year ago
@lno71 keith was with lorrie morgan she was cheating on him my dad was personal friends with him so unless you know for sure dont make false statements
donk4511 1 year ago 3
@lno71 my name is kevin and im a alcoholic. i get on my wifes computer and listen to thes sad depressing songs and i wont to die more than iv never thought of. i cought her with my best friend in my car and i cant get that out of my mind. iv tried quiting drinking now for sometime and now i drink all the time. I NEED HELP
kristy9804 1 year ago
@kristy9804 Take it from an oldman whos been there drugs alcohol you name it you can do it . It just takes the will to do it, You need help get it! Its that simple. But the crap with your wife behind you. Its not an excuse for throwing your life away its a reason to get on with your life. Your not alone my brother!
zoot2233 1 year ago
@kristy9804 first start with the music to change what you are hearing to something more positive. Then call some one. Call a Counseling Center. Put the drink down for awhile. Try to connect with someone and do something that is not about you. I am not being insensitive but if you are helping someone or doing something you can more easily handle overlooking memories and thoughts that keep popping up in you own head that hold you back.
TheChris45662 8 months ago
@lno71
Listen to Keith every day still and just check myself in, I'm gonna beat it.
airbornbuckeye 1 year ago
@airbornbuckeye You'll beat it brother. I have faith in your courage!
zoot2233 1 year ago
@lno71 AMEN! Too many critics when they have no clue!
emilaymariesmom 11 months ago
@lno71 yeah, my grandpa started drinking at the age of 16. married my grandma, raised nine children. all became very successful in life. married to the same woman for over 60 years, died at the age of 96. the booze finally nailed him. wonder how long he might have lived if he would have quit drinking.
headredbone 11 months ago
ok does that mean that if u play the guitar its ok to get fucked up become famous and commit suicide via alcohol poison?????
TimNotgrass 10 months ago
@TimNotgrass here it is take it for what it is worth. question to you when u drink do u think about this shit might kill me..no all u want to do is drink and have a good time. did keith realize that night that drinking was going to kill him no .maybe he wanted to drink because he had problems hell i dont know or just maybe he had an aquired taste for it. the point is we lost a great singer in him and that i know first hand what it can do and the help is there if u r willing to go after it
lno71 10 months ago 2
@lno71 my apologies.......Keith was one of the greatest singers to ever grace the waves of country music, truth is i was sitting here with my guitar thinking of people like him, hank Sr., my uncle and my Dad and wondered if i too would eventually end up like the. so as i pop todays first top.....cheers to them!!
TimNotgrass 10 months ago
Another dead alkie.
Hahahahahaha!!!
castletriglav 1 year ago
@castletriglav - And you know so much - ha-friggin'-ha-ha. It's a disease, you ignorant idiot. The only reason for you to post something so ugly & hateful is that you are jealous of the gift he had. What have you done with your life? And as far as what Lorrie's done with her life, it's really none of your business. It's obvious that she loved him. Maybe it did get to be too much for her to deal with. Who could blame her, other than you? Sounds to me that you've dealt with an alcoholic.
kmoore32764 1 year ago
@castletriglav you dont know what life is about until you live it so dont judge nobody
bluefire1145 1 year ago
@castletriglav beautiful man acting like a dumb ass just to get attention awww man i gone and gave you attention so since i allready did i send you a heartfelt f*ck off you insignificant little prick.
billybong38 1 year ago
We all miss you Keith including Lorrie
1witchshaman 1 year ago
@1witchshaman Actually, Lorrie's been getting nailed on a regular basis, so, she's fine. I imagine she's happy to be rid of that useless alkie.
castletriglav 1 year ago
It's too bad Lorrie (Morgan) didn't believe him; if she had , Keith Whitley might still be with us today.
Rest in Piece, Keith
Fuuuuuucccccckkkkkk 1 year ago
you dont know true country until you have heard the good stuff like keith whitley! He is such a beautiful singer nobody else can carry a tune like him he is an original singer to bad he is gone): i wish i could have met him and told him he is like no other singer!! :]]
leeman1971 1 year ago 44
@leeman1971 my grandfather used to sang this song after my grandmother left him they were in a band and i wish they both were still here because they are true artists he sounds like my grandfather rip arley taft stults
delaneywright 1 year ago
you dont know true country until you have heard the good stuff like keith whitley! He is such a beautiful singer nobody else can carry a tune like him he is an original singer to bad he is gone): i wish i could have met him and told him he is like no other singer!! :]] love you keith whitley
leeman1971 1 year ago
I can relate to Keith's disease, i used to be an alcoholic and that disease took everything away from me that i loved in this world. It took away my family, friends and my idol and friend Keith Whitley. Alcoholism destroys the one thing that all of us hold dear and that is family. I cant undo what i have done in the past only learn and move on. I am proud to say i have been sober 4 10 yrs now but everyday its a constant struggle. Only time can heal things. God bless u all. R.I.P. Keith W.
lno71 1 year ago
Amazing song sad though =(
TheDesperatehousewiv 1 year ago
"...if all of the fish in the water could echo my last dyin' plea, well, I know you might not understand it, but here's what I'd want it to be...."Tell Lorrie I love her..." ~ Keith Whitley
TheDixieLeeChick 1 year ago
my dad played in a band all his life he was also an alcoholic but he was sober for this past 18 years but all his drinking finally caught up with him and he died of liver cancer 0n 7/8/2010 but he helped so so many people in those 18 years of not drinking and so many people from AA came to his wake and told us he saved their life he made us so proud i love him so much
imoanxnaomi 1 year ago
@imoanxnaomi I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a strong, and I'm SURE a wonderful man! I'm glad he died sober...some people never make it to sobriety. AA people are awesome! God bless you and thank you for sharing this.
TheDixieLeeChick 1 year ago
Never knew anything about this song,and was just doing a search on here re: my husband who passed away! My husband passed 2008 and i feel he led me here!
By the way......My name is Lori!
<3 U 2 Lee!!!! C U N Heaven!!!
Angelite7 1 year ago
@Angelite7 It's an awesome song that speaks volumes to me and to Lorrie, I'm sure! I was touched deeply, as it helps me to realize that people are lovable even when they are stricken with the disease of alcoholism. Keith Whitley was such a man.
TheDixieLeeChick 1 year ago
Bless 'em both
captainvideoralph 1 year ago
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he was a great man my whole family loves his music
jbub338 1 year ago
he was a great man my whole family loves his music
jbub338 1 year ago
i love keith, i play getar 2 but i wish i could play like he did. 1 hell of an artest. im glade i got 2 hear him play.
30packman1 1 year ago
A half gallon of Jack Daniels took this man from us its sad!
derdelyi 1 year ago
this brings back some memories...
blahlalallalala 1 year ago
RIP!!!! You will never be forgotten!!!!
TJD1211 1 year ago 2
so sad the last recording of this song.......he was so drunk..........and you could tell but think he new his time was up.............it was so emotional...........he was a great singer
Stone469 1 year ago
Where did real country music go??? And why did it change so drastically in the last 10 years or so??
livelaughlove389 1 year ago
@livelaughlove389 It changed because of Garth Brooks.
blondes4mee 1 year ago
@blondes4mee You're right Erich! There are not many Garth Brooks songs I like.
livelaughlove389 1 year ago
@livelaughlove389 (Hiya S.!) And the reason why you don't like many of his songs is because you like TRUE Country music. Real stuff, like Keith's or Wade's, ya know.
blondes4mee 1 year ago 2
@blondes4mee ......so true so true.....true country music needs to come back, and let them see how well received it is!
livelaughlove389 1 year ago
This is just as strong when I hear it today as it was years ago...it is a shame that we lost this man.
tarey76 1 year ago
@tarey76 sadly his demons made his passion rip kw
w69f69 1 year ago
It's a shame she didn't love him enough back. RIP Keith. <3
Blondelisa1 1 year ago