ONE OF MY AND MY DADS FAVORITE SONG TO LISTEN TO.BUT NOW THERE'S HAVE BEEN A TRAGGIC DEATH IN THE FAMILY AND NOW HE'S NO LONGER WITH US HERE ON EARTH.HE PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON FROM LUNG CANCER.YOU WILL BE VERY MISSED AND LOVED ALOT.AND WE WILL MEET BACK UP AGAIN LATER ON DOWN THE ROAD AND WE CAN START WHERE WE LEFT OFF WHEN U LEFT ME HERE ON EATRH ALONE. R.I.P. DADDY LOVE YA LOTS C-YA-SOON.YOU ARE NOW MY GUARDING ANGEL WATCHING OVER ME AND THE FAMILY FROM UP ABOVE.
I had tickets to a concert in Woodville,Texas to see my all time favorite country singer Keith Whitley, when he died they replaced him with a new singer Clint Black. I gave the tickets away, there was no replacing Keith, his voice, his feeling in his song or his connection with his fans and with the man himself.
So, i am learning more about Keith, and I did not know that he wrote "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind"....Does anyone know if he had ever sang a demo of that? I would love to hear him sing that one!
@shauniegayle Keith didn't write "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind," Whitey & Darlene Shafer wrote it. His version is on his 1986 album "L.A. To Miami."
@shauniegayle I've never met Keith. He died the month before I graduated from high school. I've met his mother Faye for the first time in 2003, his brother Dwight and his wife Flo and son Michael first in 2003, and again in 2005 and met up again with Flo in 2009, and his sister Mary in 2005.
You have an ear for a great song Gordon.This one is exceptional.Great words and a great singer.Not maney country singers ,left that can work a song like this fellow does.This is as close to old time country as it gets.I'll put him right alongside Merle Haggard.Thanks Gordon. Snodgrasser.
I sit here & listen to Keith sing, song after song. Just the thought his of beautiful voice and such a handsome man. Makes me miss him more & more each day. Love you Keith. You were sure a natural and your voice was a gift more than you ever knew. Just wishing you were here, well you are here in my heart and will always be. Debbie :)
I knew a man that was able to carry concrete blocks up both arms, strong as an ox. He loved this song, always sang it, and danced with grace. Thank you Garry, for the gentleness you showed.
my wife is from newyork city and she listened to everything but country until she heard keith whitley she transformed from listening to rap etc etc to nothing but country thanks to keith whitley when she first him she had me play his music for hours.thanks keith for helping me transform a city slicker into a country girl.R.I.P
I sure love Keith. He sure does know how to sang a song. I just wish he had lived longer. No one should blame Lorrie for Keith's dead she didn't make him drank that was his choice.
I sure love Keith. He sure does know how to sang a song. I just wish he had lived longer. No one should blame Lorrie for Keiths dead she didn't make him drank that was his choice.
I sure love Keith. He sure does know how to sang a song. I just wih he had lived longer. No one should blame Lorrie for Keiths dead she didn't make him drank that was his choice.
Forever 33, a life lost way too early.....He loved Lorrie but something else more.....Thanks so much, I cry when I hear this, I did love to hear him sing and always will!
Keith had a choice; the bottle or his family. He chose the bottle. Its a human tragedy. It happens all to often. We saw it with Lefty, with Gram Parsons, with Ira Louvin, and with Carter Stanley. Sadly we will see it again.
Its me again folks to comment once again on another superb selection by MAMsMom97. I like this one but love the other version with lorrie but this one will be good, because Keith never sung a bad song. Yet he does it again so effortlessly, puts life into a song and gives it a indentity of its own. He and lorrie was back then and forever will be "The President and the First Lady" of country music. Never get tired of listening to his music. He is the Greatest of All Time. R.I.P. Keith Love ya
I think this is the most beautiful country song I've ever heard. Keith flashed a smile and I lost my heart to him immediately. Thank you for posting this song. It's really special.
Thanks so much for posting I love this song!! It don't get any better than this! True country! My mom and dad used to sing this to each other when I was little, gosh do I miss those days!
my mom danced with my grandpa to this song at her wedding, he was dieing from lung cancer at the time. it was one of the saddest days ever when it should have been a happy one. i miss my grandpa...
Ernie Thacker & Route 23 should make a Keith Whitley CD with his greatest hits of course approved by the family ........ I will be the first to buy one as many will do.
@pmilmidi I agree, but since Ernie's car accident in the spring of '06 that almost killed him, it's been very hard, and next to impossible, for him to do anything musical. Ernie would be a great one to do a Keith tribute album. Ernie got into music because of Keith. He even named his two kids after him.
@MAMsMom97 I sure can see him learning the notes and sounds as he is healing. Get it started and put it out on the airway that this will happen. I think a bunch of us loyal Keith fans will understand and support Ernie......God Bless
One of the best songs ever sang by the greatest country/bluegrass singer ever. My whole life my favorite singers have been Hank Sr and George Jones. Knew all of Hank's songs and a good deal of Georges',love Waylon too. I still think they are truly awesome but then I heard Keith!!!!!!!. What range, tone, pitch, feeling, WHAT A VOICE, he just never sang a mediocre song or hit a bad note. Thank you MAMS for all the great videos.
OMG- I miss that voice! He had the ability to rip your heart out with the words of his songs. What an amazing voice! Songs still ring true today as when they were new.
Dwight once said that Keith lived his songs and felt every word!
R.I.P. Keith W....you sang some of the most sincere c/w songs. This style of songs seems to suit you perfectly. One of the greatest. Reminds me of Vern Gosdin abit
When I first got this song from Sharon, I was floored how they could take such an awesome song and destroy it into a duet, sorry but nothing better than how it was meant to sound, and in raw form as a duet.
This is indeed such a beautiful song,so pure from the heart and full of honest feelings and the duet with Lorrie Morgan is even better,to bad they passed away,Keith,Marty Robbins,Vern Gosdin,Dottie Rambo,all true country singers/writers/performers/entertainers,but their music remains in our hearts forever,thanks for posting,Eric.
@conductorron -VERY kindly worded, thanks for respecting the heartfelt opinions of others, and I agree with you, Keith's voice was an amazing one.
This charted at #13 (country) in 1990, the year after Keith passed away.
I started a playlist for him today. My channel can be your ultimate music library with 425 playlists featuring over 300 artists and a list for every year since 1900 - you can listen to the sounds of any past year like you're back in the day.
My father in law had cancer and a few days before he passed, he was very sick, He put this song on and reached across the table and took his wifes hand and sang this song from the bottom of his heart to her. Nothing has ever moved me like that. R.I.P. Mr. Bellah
Keith has one of the purist voices I've ever heard. This beautiful song is so sweet. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone could sing this to their true love? This is double talent here - both singer and the song writers. Here in Kentucky we admire Keith's music and miss him so much. We met his red haired guitar player when he worked at Renfro Valley for awhile back in the 90's and we enjoyed his music. Thank you for posting. - Paula
Such a beautiful song! What a shame Keith is gone to be with the angels. I love all his songs and have collected every one of them. He is still my idol!
For real? I'm only asking because I really think that a *songwriter* would know (a) that "songwriter" is one word, and (b) the difference between "to" and "too." I would also expect anyone to refer to someone he *knew* in the past tense, when such third party had passed twenty years earlier.
Not trying to pick a fight. Just throwing that out there. If you knew Keith Whitley, great. He's one of my all-time idols.
This song reminds me of my grandmother and grandfather. He's on his 13th year of having Alzheimer's Disease and doesn't remember anyone, not even her. She still visits him, even though it's so hard on her to see him like that.
I absolutely love this song and have heard it sung by many artists including Keith Whitley, but to my knowledge, I have never seen this demo version. Thanks for posting! 5*****s Fav'd and added to my playlist.
I cherish this Fabulous song in my Heart. What a smooth and abidding song. I met these 2 singers when I was singing in nashville many yrs. ago. What a sad day when the world lost keith Whitley. he was my inspiration in music. As I am a nashville songwriter and will never forget him. Today & always keith you are in my heart. God Bles You Lorrie & your children.
I remember when they first announced his death.... it was so sad... then they released an album that had some private songs he hadn't released previously. This song was on that album
I'll never forget the day I heard Keith was dead. I nearly drove off the road I was crying so hard.
I started out my love for bluegrass music with Ralph Stanley and saw Keith and Ricky a hundred times. When he went with JD Crowe, I saw him many more times. I even got to introduce JD at a show in Berea, KY. I remember talking with Keith backstage and him showing me Lester Flatt's guitar he was playing that night.
He was a superstar in the making and country is poorer for losing him!
i feel your pain for the loss of him....and so know that country music lost one of it"s greatest the day he died...he will forever live on in my heart and soul.
Keith Whitley had the golden voice, but he was human, he had problems like we all do. Lets just remember all the pleasure he gave to us with his gift.
If Keith didnt have a drinking problm he would been the best country singer ever but just like lorrie morgan said life goes on but i think he is the best, thats what i think but that's me keith whitley is missed teribly in counrty music
The version that I was commenting on in the previous post was with Kieth singing with his wife (I believe)....this is the first time that I've heard this version ....absolutely astounding !
I'm glad you enjoyed it! This version was recorded in 1987. Lorrie was executive producer on a few compilations that were released after Keith's death, including the "Greatest Hits" CD, which this song first appeared on. She put her vocals along with Ricky Skaggs' vocals on the version that was released on the "Greatest Hits" CD. This song won a CMA award in 1991 for Best Vocal Collaboration. It also won a handful of awards for the songwriters. The single made it to #13 here & in Canada.
I met Keith & Lorrie many yrs. ago in Nashville, Tn. I am a nashville songwriter myself. No one can take their place. This song is awesome.Lorrie, I miss you. Keith will forever be in my mind & heart. I love you both. Cindy
One of the very best for sure!! Got to see him perform live at our local festival one year and at that time didn't really know who he was. Now I do and I really like his singing. Wish he were still here to entertain us.
You're referring to Ernie Thacker & Route 23 and their brilliant tribute to Keith called "Keith, How Many." You can search YouTube to find them performing this wonderful song live. Thanks for your comment!
Does anybody know where one might find this recording? I've looked and looked but all I can find is the duet version...it's a demo so it's probably not on an album, right? Is it on a boxed set or anything?
No, there is no Keith Whitley box set in existence. The Keith Whitley Association makes these rarities available at a cost of $3 apiece, which covers the cost of the disk and postage, with the remainder of the proceeds going to future development of a website and fees associated with getting non-profit status. Send me a message for more info.
Man this is country music at its best. Keith has always been one of my favorite singers. You just can't get music like this since country music went to the dogs.Please don't ever take this off.
Keith was the best and always will be even though he is gone. His voice is like no other. thank god he made wonderful song's he left behind for us all to hear from years to come.I know if he were here today he would have made more wonderful song's that's real COUNTRY R.I.P Keith
i have found this material,some of it for the first time, very very enjoyable. most grateful to u sharon. sorry i wont be anywhere near sandy hook, possibly for years, but eagerly awaiting reports on the exhibit next month.
I'll definitely report what happens there. OK, maybe not everything that happens... as Cherrie always says, "What happens in Sandy Hook... STAYS in Sandy Hook." (LOL)
i knew this singer just now,he's amazing
rogeriafraga25 1 week ago
Every thing Keith sings give me goose bumps.....Such a great singer who died way to early....Love you Keith and Lorrie...
charmjac68 3 weeks ago
This is such a beautiful song! I loved Keith Whitley singing it most of all
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ONE OF MY AND MY DADS FAVORITE SONG TO LISTEN TO.BUT NOW THERE'S HAVE BEEN A TRAGGIC DEATH IN THE FAMILY AND NOW HE'S NO LONGER WITH US HERE ON EARTH.HE PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON FROM LUNG CANCER.YOU WILL BE VERY MISSED AND LOVED ALOT.AND WE WILL MEET BACK UP AGAIN LATER ON DOWN THE ROAD AND WE CAN START WHERE WE LEFT OFF WHEN U LEFT ME HERE ON EATRH ALONE. R.I.P. DADDY LOVE YA LOTS C-YA-SOON.YOU ARE NOW MY GUARDING ANGEL WATCHING OVER ME AND THE FAMILY FROM UP ABOVE.
trucoltsfan2818 2 months ago
why why did he have to die so young, listen to his voice and tell me that it's not a shame that he left so young.....
simonne234 2 months ago 2
My dad had the honor to play the drums with this guy it was in Keiths last year my dad is a great drummer...he was only in his teens :)
TheTurtlelover95 3 months ago
Not only a great song. A very good vidieo. X out Lorrie Morgan he would still be alive.
JulesElway07 3 months ago
damn makes me want to lopen up a cold one and get my old flat top down and try try try to sing along!!!
MrHeljam 3 months ago
What a great talent gone too soon
It seems rock stars die too soon from drug overdoses and country stars die too soon from alchocol overdoses
wb5oxq 4 months ago
Sing the Hell out of Keith...!!!!
kentucky9000 5 months ago
I had tickets to a concert in Woodville,Texas to see my all time favorite country singer Keith Whitley, when he died they replaced him with a new singer Clint Black. I gave the tickets away, there was no replacing Keith, his voice, his feeling in his song or his connection with his fans and with the man himself.
trhughes09 5 months ago
@trhughes09 Bet you regret that decision now. Clint Black is better than Whitley was.
LT1HILLINGHOE 1 month ago
@LT1HILLINGHOE ~~NOT!!
BeckyB289 1 month ago
@BeckyB289 Yeah....Clint is better.
LT1HILLINGHOE 1 month ago
I still love this songs with those beautiful words and it does make me feel so emotionals whenever I play this song on Yoy Tube
suyinlynn 5 months ago
please sign the petition to have Keith inducted into the country music hall of fame....we are the ones who love his music...we need to do this....
Bellamorra55543 6 months ago 14
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wonderlandwoman1 1 month ago
@Bellamorra55543 can you provide a link to the petition in a message here, please?
carole7777 2 weeks ago in playlist The Official Keith Whitley Association Playlist
beautiful song...love Keith!!
blastlm3 6 months ago
So, i am learning more about Keith, and I did not know that he wrote "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind"....Does anyone know if he had ever sang a demo of that? I would love to hear him sing that one!
shauniegayle 6 months ago 3
@shauniegayle Keith didn't write "Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind," Whitey & Darlene Shafer wrote it. His version is on his 1986 album "L.A. To Miami."
MAMsMom97 6 months ago
@MAMsMom97 Thank you for clearing that up!!! So, on a personal note, did you ever have the chance to meet Keith, or any of his family?
shauniegayle 6 months ago
@shauniegayle I've never met Keith. He died the month before I graduated from high school. I've met his mother Faye for the first time in 2003, his brother Dwight and his wife Flo and son Michael first in 2003, and again in 2005 and met up again with Flo in 2009, and his sister Mary in 2005.
MAMsMom97 6 months ago
He still is a good singer. I'm sure he's up there somewhere singin' just as beautifully as ever.
Ethyliel 7 months ago
A True Artist that's gone way to soon!!!
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opie1956 7 months ago
another great country song by a great country artist thanks of r posting it
radioactivesludge23 8 months ago 2
@boogeyman4648 He was and That'swhy he Drank himself to death.
dorajean1 8 months ago
beautiful song
sherriesha 8 months ago
keith is so much missed an loved sleep in gods arms dear son of god...bigterry
xbigterryx 8 months ago
You have an ear for a great song Gordon.This one is exceptional.Great words and a great singer.Not maney country singers ,left that can work a song like this fellow does.This is as close to old time country as it gets.I'll put him right alongside Merle Haggard.Thanks Gordon. Snodgrasser.
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Such a beautiful voice. How sad to live your life for the booze... and die for it.
But he is at peace now, with our Lord. It's the ones left behind that are still
hurting to this day. R.I.P Mr. Whitley.
lupe88030 8 months ago
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Such a beautiful voice. How sad to live your life for the booze... and die for it.
But he is at peace now, with our Lord. It's the ones left behind that are still
hurting to this day. R.I.P Mr. Whitley.
lupe88030 8 months ago
Such a beautiful voice. How sad to live your life for the booze... and die for it.
But he is at peace now, with our Lord. It's the ones left behind that are still
hurting to this day. R.I.P Mr. Whitley.
lupe88030 8 months ago
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Such a beautiful voice. How sad to live your life for the booze... and die for it.
But he is at peace now, with our Lord. It's the ones left behind that are still
hurting to this day. R.I.P Mr. Whitley.
lupe88030 8 months ago
Such a beautiful voice. How sad to live your life for the booze... and die for it.
But he is at peace now, with our Lord. It's the ones left behind that are still
hurting to this day. R.I.P Mr. Whitley.
lupe88030 8 months ago
when will we ever heard another keith whitley ? I don't think ever!
loripoohbear 9 months ago
what a guy, i love this song
leblanc17ful 9 months ago
I sit here & listen to Keith sing, song after song. Just the thought his of beautiful voice and such a handsome man. Makes me miss him more & more each day. Love you Keith. You were sure a natural and your voice was a gift more than you ever knew. Just wishing you were here, well you are here in my heart and will always be. Debbie :)
queenofheartz155 10 months ago
I knew a man that was able to carry concrete blocks up both arms, strong as an ox. He loved this song, always sang it, and danced with grace. Thank you Garry, for the gentleness you showed.
SmootchTW 10 months ago
Beautiful Song!
trublon4u 11 months ago
my wife is from newyork city and she listened to everything but country until she heard keith whitley she transformed from listening to rap etc etc to nothing but country thanks to keith whitley when she first him she had me play his music for hours.thanks keith for helping me transform a city slicker into a country girl.R.I.P
TheEnforcer1971 11 months ago
i love this song <3
heydia 1 year ago
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I sure love Keith. He sure does know how to sang a song. I just wish he had lived longer. No one should blame Lorrie for Keith's dead she didn't make him drank that was his choice.
juanita777bosmeny 1 year ago
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I sure love Keith. He sure does know how to sang a song. I just wish he had lived longer. No one should blame Lorrie for Keiths dead she didn't make him drank that was his choice.
juanita777bosmeny 1 year ago
I sure love Keith. He sure does know how to sang a song. I just wih he had lived longer. No one should blame Lorrie for Keiths dead she didn't make him drank that was his choice.
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kathy2010spears 1 year ago
this song is terrific, i listen to it over and over thanks for sharing
cookie23814 1 year ago
Forever 33, a life lost way too early.....He loved Lorrie but something else more.....Thanks so much, I cry when I hear this, I did love to hear him sing and always will!
agw505 1 year ago
love keith, had a great voice
lesj100 1 year ago
Keith had a choice; the bottle or his family. He chose the bottle. Its a human tragedy. It happens all to often. We saw it with Lefty, with Gram Parsons, with Ira Louvin, and with Carter Stanley. Sadly we will see it again.
RossM3838 1 year ago
JUST BEAUTIFUL ! MISS YOU KIETH !
pconley46 1 year ago
i love this song
trish198822 1 year ago 2
Its me again folks to comment once again on another superb selection by MAMsMom97. I like this one but love the other version with lorrie but this one will be good, because Keith never sung a bad song. Yet he does it again so effortlessly, puts life into a song and gives it a indentity of its own. He and lorrie was back then and forever will be "The President and the First Lady" of country music. Never get tired of listening to his music. He is the Greatest of All Time. R.I.P. Keith Love ya
lno71 1 year ago 4
@lno71 my friend I am a staunce supporter or Keith Whitley but George Jones and Tammy will forever be the President and First Lady
Ellenberg88 1 year ago
Amazing voice, handsome too!! R.I.P. Keith!!!
MySnaz 1 year ago 2
1 of the best ever Country Voices that have been heard on earth.....and probably up in heaven too. R.I.P. Keith
mclenptp 1 year ago 2
I think this is the most beautiful country song I've ever heard. Keith flashed a smile and I lost my heart to him immediately. Thank you for posting this song. It's really special.
honeybeezsting 1 year ago
Thanks so much for posting I love this song!! It don't get any better than this! True country! My mom and dad used to sing this to each other when I was little, gosh do I miss those days!
greeneyeslinz 1 year ago
my mom danced with my grandpa to this song at her wedding, he was dieing from lung cancer at the time. it was one of the saddest days ever when it should have been a happy one. i miss my grandpa...
1radash 1 year ago 2
this song is like the best ever timeless keith whitley had it all i love him
namesvoorbugvall 1 year ago
Ernie Thacker & Route 23 should make a Keith Whitley CD with his greatest hits of course approved by the family ........ I will be the first to buy one as many will do.
pmilmidi 1 year ago 5
@pmilmidi I agree, but since Ernie's car accident in the spring of '06 that almost killed him, it's been very hard, and next to impossible, for him to do anything musical. Ernie would be a great one to do a Keith tribute album. Ernie got into music because of Keith. He even named his two kids after him.
MAMsMom97 1 year ago 5
@MAMsMom97 I sure can see him learning the notes and sounds as he is healing. Get it started and put it out on the airway that this will happen. I think a bunch of us loyal Keith fans will understand and support Ernie......God Bless
pmilmidi 1 year ago
Keith is the man!
THFH69 1 year ago
I'll always love this song 4-ever! :-)
Yes, I'll probably be listening to it when I pass on too ;-)
This is my absolute favorite Country duet!
Thanks Sharon for posting all these GR8 songs!
esacnitsuj1 1 year ago
One of the best songs ever sang by the greatest country/bluegrass singer ever. My whole life my favorite singers have been Hank Sr and George Jones. Knew all of Hank's songs and a good deal of Georges',love Waylon too. I still think they are truly awesome but then I heard Keith!!!!!!!. What range, tone, pitch, feeling, WHAT A VOICE, he just never sang a mediocre song or hit a bad note. Thank you MAMS for all the great videos.
ThePurecountrygal 1 year ago
I don't care if he did have a drinking prob. He's still the best.
claycmi 1 year ago
OMG- I miss that voice! He had the ability to rip your heart out with the words of his songs. What an amazing voice! Songs still ring true today as when they were new.
Dwight once said that Keith lived his songs and felt every word!
The best Ever!!!! Now and Forever!
jimlarimore1951 1 year ago
This is a beautiful song and my sster Barb can do ths just beautifully..Ok, an i,hee hee
SuperFoxy777 1 year ago
R.I.P Jessie
hornyallthetimenate 1 year ago
This is a great song this is what country should sound like besides this want to be songs of today
politicalwatcher1 1 year ago 2
This is a great song I am a fan of old country this new stuff that they try to call country just does not have sound like Kieth whitly
politicalwatcher1 1 year ago 3
the song is so beautiful! i just love it!!
gigget42 1 year ago
he is the best
tim23832 1 year ago
one of many great songs on a year that i was born when country singing / writers where just kicking out an onslaught of country gold WOOT GO 1987 :D
mentalm12 1 year ago
i sing this all the time on yahoo rooms it is a beautiful song
nascar382448 1 year ago
R.I.P. Keith W....you sang some of the most sincere c/w songs. This style of songs seems to suit you perfectly. One of the greatest. Reminds me of Vern Gosdin abit
mosrite60 1 year ago
You can"t get any better than older country music
ygolfpro 1 year ago
When I first got this song from Sharon, I was floored how they could take such an awesome song and destroy it into a duet, sorry but nothing better than how it was meant to sound, and in raw form as a duet.
stvoyager 1 year ago
This is indeed such a beautiful song,so pure from the heart and full of honest feelings and the duet with Lorrie Morgan is even better,to bad they passed away,Keith,Marty Robbins,Vern Gosdin,Dottie Rambo,all true country singers/writers/performers/entertainers,but their music remains in our hearts forever,thanks for posting,Eric.
bgrjabrindo 1 year ago 3
This may not be the best song ever recorded but there won't be many ahead of it.
conductorron 2 years ago 8
@conductorron -VERY kindly worded, thanks for respecting the heartfelt opinions of others, and I agree with you, Keith's voice was an amazing one.
This charted at #13 (country) in 1990, the year after Keith passed away.
I started a playlist for him today. My channel can be your ultimate music library with 425 playlists featuring over 300 artists and a list for every year since 1900 - you can listen to the sounds of any past year like you're back in the day.
chkjns 1 year ago
i love this song..my mom love this song and she went to be with god in nov i love you mom and i miss you so much
lilmom3569 2 years ago 7
She is resting in peace.... Just like my dad the hardest thing I could ever experience when he passed... God bless you and yours...
Besos41 2 years ago 8
Damn.....that's good stuff...thanks for posting Tex
txdaddad 2 years ago 8
Not much better than this.
bazthehandyman 2 years ago 10
My father in law had cancer and a few days before he passed, he was very sick, He put this song on and reached across the table and took his wifes hand and sang this song from the bottom of his heart to her. Nothing has ever moved me like that. R.I.P. Mr. Bellah
66draike 2 years ago 9
i love this song keith was an amazin singer ;;;;;;;;;;;)
ramlinrose2 2 years ago 24
Keith has one of the purist voices I've ever heard. This beautiful song is so sweet. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone could sing this to their true love? This is double talent here - both singer and the song writers. Here in Kentucky we admire Keith's music and miss him so much. We met his red haired guitar player when he worked at Renfro Valley for awhile back in the 90's and we enjoyed his music. Thank you for posting. - Paula
PaulinaRena 2 years ago 14
Thanks for this message about Keith & information. He was really good.
Margaret
magbrown1 2 years ago
no, keith is the purest of them all
rebelkash 2 years ago 6
Yes he has great music
shavemeface 2 years ago 11
This is a woderful duet and IMHO one of the best I've ever heard!
R.I.P dear Keith Witley. Your great music and talent will live on 4-Ever :-)
BTW...Thanks for the post. I had never heard this version before until I found this. Absolutely terrific + 5***** :-)
DaveRification 2 years ago 16
Beautiful duet, beautiful video to go with it :-)
Thanks so much!
DaveRification 2 years ago 9
If keith was alive he would be King Of Country Music!
whynotnow4 2 years ago 16
@whynotnow4 Keith IS the king of country music
slocolocal 2 years ago 33
@slocolocal NO HE AINT, the king of country would have to be Hank SR or Johnny Cash
hornyallthetimenate 1 year ago
@whynotnow4 the king of country would have to be Hank SR or Johnny Cash
hornyallthetimenate 1 year ago
Excellent
BILL
monaguehellya12345 2 years ago 15
Keith you left us much to soon. rest in peace.
donroutt 2 years ago 11
beautiful song......:)
ramlinrose2 2 years ago 6
Thanks To One Of The Greatest sounds Of Country muisic K.W.
dirkpitt77 2 years ago 5
ive listen to this song many times and i love it ........... :)
ramlinrose2 2 years ago 4
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DaveRification 2 years ago
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DaveRification 2 years ago
ooooo this is a nice song.
ramlinrose2 2 years ago 2
The best line in country music -- " Would you send us back Keith Whitley, if we give you Billy Ray."
Can't remember what song it is from right now, but it is how so many feel. The best voice in country music was taken from us way to soon.
1clayt 2 years ago 4
Keiths' music will live in our hearts forever, He was country when country was country. This song always brings the tears
ladyluckJTM 2 years ago 5
I bet Keith is looking down and still wondering what happen!!
May God Bess You and we still LOVE your songs Keith!!
TheTony1947 2 years ago
Such a Beautiful song.He was the greatest and if he was alive today he would be "The King Of Country Music!" We loved you Keith,may you RIP.
whynotnow4 2 years ago 6
Beautiful! thank you
rosesredvioletsblue 2 years ago 7
awesome wish he was still here
ramboslamo 2 years ago 7
Keith sings a beautiful country song here...RIP old friend, thank you for your contribution to County Music....
jaymay1105 2 years ago 7
Keith Whitley is the best!
pamelzey 2 years ago 5
Such a beautiful song! What a shame Keith is gone to be with the angels. I love all his songs and have collected every one of them. He is still my idol!
pamelzey 2 years ago 4
What a great find and thanks so much for sharing it with us. Great post and pictures.
ROYS5166 2 years ago 3
Great song and vid.5*****Jerry
jc6154 2 years ago
I have worked w/ Lorrie & Keith, they are great. I am a Nashville Song writer. This song is so Special to.
cinelliott46 2 years ago 6
For real? I'm only asking because I really think that a *songwriter* would know (a) that "songwriter" is one word, and (b) the difference between "to" and "too." I would also expect anyone to refer to someone he *knew* in the past tense, when such third party had passed twenty years earlier.
Not trying to pick a fight. Just throwing that out there. If you knew Keith Whitley, great. He's one of my all-time idols.
ilv0lpe 2 years ago
This song reminds me of my grandmother and grandfather. He's on his 13th year of having Alzheimer's Disease and doesn't remember anyone, not even her. She still visits him, even though it's so hard on her to see him like that.
ellecee13 2 years ago 5
I absolutely love this song and have heard it sung by many artists including Keith Whitley, but to my knowledge, I have never seen this demo version. Thanks for posting! 5*****s Fav'd and added to my playlist.
Have a blessed week,
Jeff
18spd51 2 years ago 3
I cherish this Fabulous song in my Heart. What a smooth and abidding song. I met these 2 singers when I was singing in nashville many yrs. ago. What a sad day when the world lost keith Whitley. he was my inspiration in music. As I am a nashville songwriter and will never forget him. Today & always keith you are in my heart. God Bles You Lorrie & your children.
cinelliott46 2 years ago
I remember when they first announced his death.... it was so sad... then they released an album that had some private songs he hadn't released previously. This song was on that album
adarkenedmind 2 years ago
I'll never forget the day I heard Keith was dead. I nearly drove off the road I was crying so hard.
I started out my love for bluegrass music with Ralph Stanley and saw Keith and Ricky a hundred times. When he went with JD Crowe, I saw him many more times. I even got to introduce JD at a show in Berea, KY. I remember talking with Keith backstage and him showing me Lester Flatt's guitar he was playing that night.
He was a superstar in the making and country is poorer for losing him!
geldridge 2 years ago 3
i feel your pain for the loss of him....and so know that country music lost one of it"s greatest the day he died...he will forever live on in my heart and soul.
katikuskat 2 years ago
Keith Whitley had the golden voice, but he was human, he had problems like we all do. Lets just remember all the pleasure he gave to us with his gift.
Emediss 2 years ago
and he is good buddy and keith is my hero
stummergirl 2 years ago
IM just saying if he wouldnt of drank than he would still be alive im not saying he isnt good
stummergirl 2 years ago
If Keith didnt have a drinking problm he would been the best country singer ever but just like lorrie morgan said life goes on but i think he is the best, thats what i think but that's me keith whitley is missed teribly in counrty music
stummergirl 2 years ago 11
Keith IS the greatest country music singer ever, with or without the drinking problem.
MAMsMom97 2 years ago 13
@MAMsMom97 disagree
hornyallthetimenate 1 year ago
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kathy2010spears 1 year ago
@stummergirl Amen!
Sawampbilly40 1 year ago
I agree completely.
bradh02 1 year ago
@stummergirl
I couldnt of said it better myslef... as i sit here and drink as i cry over my computer... I wish he was still here... Waylon and Hank Sr. also
shizzle512 1 year ago
Absolutely Great! Smooth music! Hate we lost Keith at such a young age!
mbcrotts 2 years ago
The version that I was commenting on in the previous post was with Kieth singing with his wife (I believe)....this is the first time that I've heard this version ....absolutely astounding !
Thanks again .
DamienakaFritenite 2 years ago
What a beautiful voice !
Is that his wife, Lorrie Morgan, singing with him ...and was her voice dubbed in after his death ?
My wife and I are Crazy about this song ...we only heard it, for the first time,about a year ago
Thanks for sharing, MAMsMom97
DamienakaFritenite 2 years ago
I'm glad you enjoyed it! This version was recorded in 1987. Lorrie was executive producer on a few compilations that were released after Keith's death, including the "Greatest Hits" CD, which this song first appeared on. She put her vocals along with Ricky Skaggs' vocals on the version that was released on the "Greatest Hits" CD. This song won a CMA award in 1991 for Best Vocal Collaboration. It also won a handful of awards for the songwriters. The single made it to #13 here & in Canada.
MAMsMom97 2 years ago
@DamienakaFritenite: thats Keith's great friend Ricky Skaggs on the mandoline and on the harmony vocals. Lorrie dubbed in her voice after his death.
RossM3838 1 year ago
I met Keith & Lorrie many yrs. ago in Nashville, Tn. I am a nashville songwriter myself. No one can take their place. This song is awesome.Lorrie, I miss you. Keith will forever be in my mind & heart. I love you both. Cindy
cinelliott46 2 years ago 2
never ever get tired of this beautiful voice
usamodeerf 2 years ago 2
i live in the town where he grew up sandy hook ky
nick91595 2 years ago
we lost a beauty.....RIP Keith
nanny0763 2 years ago 3
One of the very best for sure!! Got to see him perform live at our local festival one year and at that time didn't really know who he was. Now I do and I really like his singing. Wish he were still here to entertain us.
Dan6204 2 years ago 2
you know i really like keith whitley. knew him personally. he is the tim richmond of nascar. still missing you keith.
gary52h 2 years ago
Your stupid,Tim Richmond Died of AIDS
lmscarberry 2 years ago
Great song and Great singer in my favorite.
Thank you for nice posting.
Greeting from Japan
CptSato 2 years ago 2
Today on the "Bluegrass" station I heard a song by some guy names Thatcher title "Keith Forever". has anyone heard this song???
He sounds just like Keith.
pmilmidi 2 years ago
You're referring to Ernie Thacker & Route 23 and their brilliant tribute to Keith called "Keith, How Many." You can search YouTube to find them performing this wonderful song live. Thanks for your comment!
MAMsMom97 2 years ago
I love this song me and my dad used to sing this song when I was little. Brings back old memories
assclown1988 2 years ago
Beautiful. I love this guy. What a loss to not have him around anymore.
suedou 2 years ago
Does not get any better than this, thanks for posting
GeneWatsonSongs 2 years ago
I'm only 24 but my dad raised me listening to Keith and I think he is one of the greatest of all time. We lost a legend too early in his great life!
R.I.P. Keith Whitley
chevelle6305 3 years ago 2
i love keith an have for a long time
stiffler0918 3 years ago
Thats Keith's great friend Rickey Skaggs on mandoline and tenor harmony. Just great.
RossM3838 3 years ago 3
very good but sad
debbieg64 3 years ago 3
Does anybody know where one might find this recording? I've looked and looked but all I can find is the duet version...it's a demo so it's probably not on an album, right? Is it on a boxed set or anything?
mandospence 3 years ago
No, there is no Keith Whitley box set in existence. The Keith Whitley Association makes these rarities available at a cost of $3 apiece, which covers the cost of the disk and postage, with the remainder of the proceeds going to future development of a website and fees associated with getting non-profit status. Send me a message for more info.
MAMsMom97 3 years ago
he still hits the right notes for me!
he is still missed!
dukebrando 3 years ago 4
I sat here, stunned by how beautiful this song is.. and my eyes welled-up :(
I'm with poopstain565, PLEASE don't ever take this off! Thank you so much for sharing.
dandelionjp 3 years ago 6
this is so great. I with you all. Clouds are around us. Keith was the greatest. I love him.
123gojanie 3 years ago 4
Man this is country music at its best. Keith has always been one of my favorite singers. You just can't get music like this since country music went to the dogs.Please don't ever take this off.
CARL
poopstain565 3 years ago 8
Thanks Carl, I agree.
soisitok 3 years ago 3
AMEN
darkwatch07 3 years ago
man what happened to real country like this
clarkenrj 3 years ago 5
Clark, I must agree.
soisitok 3 years ago
you and me both friend
clarkenrj 3 years ago 2
Keith was the best and always will be even though he is gone. His voice is like no other. thank god he made wonderful song's he left behind for us all to hear from years to come.I know if he were here today he would have made more wonderful song's that's real COUNTRY R.I.P Keith
teeteemurphy 3 years ago 11
Thanks TeeTee, I could not agree more. I gave you a thumbs "up".
soisitok 3 years ago 5
nice song ty
JoCoolone 3 years ago 5
i have found this material,some of it for the first time, very very enjoyable. most grateful to u sharon. sorry i wont be anywhere near sandy hook, possibly for years, but eagerly awaiting reports on the exhibit next month.
witheforddon 3 years ago 3
I'll definitely report what happens there. OK, maybe not everything that happens... as Cherrie always says, "What happens in Sandy Hook... STAYS in Sandy Hook." (LOL)
MAMsMom97 3 years ago
One of my fave keith songs, love it ! ! !
hicken1077 3 years ago 5