Dennis and the Classics IV were one of a kind......only wish I had gotten a chance to see him and the guys years ago.....Always was a huge "Spooky" fan and only Dennis
could give the song its magical quality with his Magical one of a kind fantastic voice.
We all miss you Dennis but rest in peace that you and your wonderful music and the special gift you gave the world with your voice - will never be forgotten.
There seems to be a lot of misinformation here so be skeptical of what you read. One thing no one can be mistaken about, Dennis Yost was a major talent.
It was a loooong time ago and I don't doubt I was wrong about her being his sister. Might have been a neighbor. who ever she was, she knew a lot about him and what he was up to at the time. Being a band guy I hung on every word. That was a good time to be in Jax. Skynyrd, the Allmans, lots of good music in the area in the day.
This was such a memorable "classic" for Dennis and the guys....why don't more bands today do it! Great song to do anytime anywhere for any age group...Wish I had got to see Dennis and the guys in their heyday...now that would have been something....Your classic voice will always be remembered....
I used to go to high school with dennis' sister. we would sometimes sit together on the school bus. a friend of mine bought a telecaster with a bigsby tail piece from him for like 25 bucks. But I think he bought it back for the recording session for Spooky or something like that.
So many artists have remade this song. But the original is still the BEST ! Dennis Yost is one of the best ! About 25 years ago I bought one of his solo songs titled "My First Day Without Her". Although the song was never a hit, it was very good. I was stunned to hear it a few weeks later , while watching a horror movie (Nightmare). The song had made the film's soundtrack. Another honor given to the great late Dennis Yost. He has already been missed by his fans.
@DancingSpiderman MAN, ARE YOU A PIECE OF WORK...WHY I'M WASTING MY TIME WRITING THIS IS BEYOND ME...TRY AND REMEMBER THIS , OK?...HE WAS INJURED IN CYCLE CRASH...REMEMBER, IT WAS THE RESULTS OF A MOTOR CYCLE CRASH......PLEASE...FOR EVERY ONE'S SAKE... NO MORE WRITING... KEEP YOUR ASS HOLE COMMENTS TO YOUR SELF....
@MALTOMEEGE The A##hole is the person who wrote Dennis died from a motorcycle crash!!!!!!!!! I wish someone would stop him from his A##hole comments!!!!!!!!!
@lvyost I DON'T KNOW WHY I'M EVEN WRITING THIS,,, OK YOU TUBE WORLD...MALTO MEEGE HEARD THAT MR. YOST DIED FROM INJURIES HE SUSTAINED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH SOME YEARS AGO....I FOUND OUT HE WAS NOT HURT IN A CRASH...HE PASSED AWAY FROM INJURIES FROM A FALL....LINDA, READ THE COMMENT BELOW BY DANCING SPIDERMAN...THAT IS WHO I CALLED AN ASS HOLE...AND THAT'S AN HONEST AND SINCERE QUESTION HE ASKED? I STILL REMEMBER WHAT D/S WROTE....YOUR RIGHT, THAT PERSON IS SICK AND NEEDS HELP.
Yes, very sad in deed. Dennis was a friend from high school days in Jacksonville, FL. I was one of his biggest fans. He was very talented and will be missed greatly. Ron Carey Jax, FL
I am in Radio Broadcasting and I heard he had a fall a couple of years ago that did some brain damage,not sure what kind of fall but it must of been a real bad one.According to his wife he was Just fine on Saturday and gone the next day.You are missed Dennis and thank you for the interviews and great music.
Dennis and the Classics IV used to play my home town when I was a teenager, and always put on a great show. I got to play with him a few years back, and he is a great guy; unfortunately, as the above video shows, his voice is about shot, and he can't hit the notes he used to.
This was done just before he had throat surgery which pretty much restored his voice. Also, shortly after this was shot, he successfully sued for the rights to the name "Classics IV" which had been sold without his permission. At this show, he was performing as "The Classic One".
dennis was a really nice guy met him once back in 1988 in chesapeake va he opening with 3 dog night.
SIGNALSTAT 1 month ago
this should have so many more views.
lpsdaniella 5 months ago
Dennis and the Classics IV were one of a kind......only wish I had gotten a chance to see him and the guys years ago.....Always was a huge "Spooky" fan and only Dennis
could give the song its magical quality with his Magical one of a kind fantastic voice.
We all miss you Dennis but rest in peace that you and your wonderful music and the special gift you gave the world with your voice - will never be forgotten.
musicandmovieguy55 11 months ago 3
There seems to be a lot of misinformation here so be skeptical of what you read. One thing no one can be mistaken about, Dennis Yost was a major talent.
ol49rrrrr 1 year ago
It was a loooong time ago and I don't doubt I was wrong about her being his sister. Might have been a neighbor. who ever she was, she knew a lot about him and what he was up to at the time. Being a band guy I hung on every word. That was a good time to be in Jax. Skynyrd, the Allmans, lots of good music in the area in the day.
dandamagetoo 1 year ago
pre-OBAMA...when life was good....Save a place for me Dennis, there in heaven....
jerry854 1 year ago
Dennis yost is great and is a legend, This music vid does NOTHING to showcase what was his talent. HORRIBLE ACOUSTICS!
seekermichael007 2 years ago
@seekermichael007 This song was recorded during a concert at the Ryman Auditiorium in Nashville TN (the original Grand Ole Opry)!
Mrs. Dennis(Linda)Yost
lvyost 1 year ago
His singing thrilled me back in the day and it still does. Thank you for the memories and RIP.
PinkLederhosen 2 years ago
This was such a memorable "classic" for Dennis and the guys....why don't more bands today do it! Great song to do anytime anywhere for any age group...Wish I had got to see Dennis and the guys in their heyday...now that would have been something....Your classic voice will always be remembered....
musicandmovieguy55 2 years ago
I used to go to high school with dennis' sister. we would sometimes sit together on the school bus. a friend of mine bought a telecaster with a bigsby tail piece from him for like 25 bucks. But I think he bought it back for the recording session for Spooky or something like that.
dandamagetoo 2 years ago
@dandamagetoo Are you sure it was his sister? Dennis was an only child...maybe it was his girlfriend? lol!
Linda Yost
lvyost 1 year ago
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This song has been stuck in my head since it was written!
God done called another blues singer back home........
Woody Woodcasters
WoodyWoodcasters 2 years ago
So many artists have remade this song. But the original is still the BEST ! Dennis Yost is one of the best ! About 25 years ago I bought one of his solo songs titled "My First Day Without Her". Although the song was never a hit, it was very good. I was stunned to hear it a few weeks later , while watching a horror movie (Nightmare). The song had made the film's soundtrack. Another honor given to the great late Dennis Yost. He has already been missed by his fans.
fairnorth 2 years ago 4
What did Yost die from?
Karen41872 2 years ago
Respiratory failure. He was 65.
Tsuruta1 2 years ago
@Karen41872 "What did Yost die from?"
A yost infection?
DancingSpiderman 1 year ago
@DancingSpiderman You are tasteless.
Treaty4 1 year ago
@DancingSpiderman MAN, ARE YOU A PIECE OF WORK...WHY I'M WASTING MY TIME WRITING THIS IS BEYOND ME...TRY AND REMEMBER THIS , OK?...HE WAS INJURED IN CYCLE CRASH...REMEMBER, IT WAS THE RESULTS OF A MOTOR CYCLE CRASH......PLEASE...FOR EVERY ONE'S SAKE... NO MORE WRITING... KEEP YOUR ASS HOLE COMMENTS TO YOUR SELF....
MALTOMEEGE 1 year ago
@MALTOMEEGE The A##hole is the person who wrote Dennis died from a motorcycle crash!!!!!!!!! I wish someone would stop him from his A##hole comments!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Dennis(Linda)Yost
lvyost 1 year ago
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MALTOMEEGE 1 year ago
@lvyost I didn't call anyone names...you are the one who called everyone names for asking a sincere question.
Linda Yost
lvyost 1 year ago
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MALTOMEEGE 1 year ago
@lvyost I DON'T KNOW WHY I'M EVEN WRITING THIS,,, OK YOU TUBE WORLD...MALTO MEEGE HEARD THAT MR. YOST DIED FROM INJURIES HE SUSTAINED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH SOME YEARS AGO....I FOUND OUT HE WAS NOT HURT IN A CRASH...HE PASSED AWAY FROM INJURIES FROM A FALL....LINDA, READ THE COMMENT BELOW BY DANCING SPIDERMAN...THAT IS WHO I CALLED AN ASS HOLE...AND THAT'S AN HONEST AND SINCERE QUESTION HE ASKED? I STILL REMEMBER WHAT D/S WROTE....YOUR RIGHT, THAT PERSON IS SICK AND NEEDS HELP.
MALTOMEEGE 1 year ago
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MALTOMEEGE 1 year ago
@DancingSpiderman You are sick. May God forgive you for your disgusting comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Dennis(Linda)Yost
lvyost 1 year ago
Great voice,RIP.All will miss him.
ndhudecz 2 years ago 2
Dennis, I am so sad to hear you and your beautiful voice have left us.
moodygal51 3 years ago 2
This is very sad. Sad indeed.
spinnato 3 years ago
Yes, very sad in deed. Dennis was a friend from high school days in Jacksonville, FL. I was one of his biggest fans. He was very talented and will be missed greatly. Ron Carey Jax, FL
rcarey65 3 years ago 9
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the first soft-rock band
fabiomr2 3 years ago
I am in Radio Broadcasting and I heard he had a fall a couple of years ago that did some brain damage,not sure what kind of fall but it must of been a real bad one.According to his wife he was Just fine on Saturday and gone the next day.You are missed Dennis and thank you for the interviews and great music.
koolbossjock 3 years ago
R.I.P Dennis Yost, age 65, died in a nursing home in Hamilton Ohio Dec 7t, 2008.
jakerandall123 3 years ago
He died in a hospital rather than a nursing home, from what i've heard.
TopshelfTom 3 years ago
35+ years later he still looks and sounds good.
karmices 3 years ago
$1.25 a carload?is that a drive in ? sounds like van could have written it ..
bonfad10 3 years ago
Very good this video, good times to remeber;
milucca701 4 years ago 2
whos that fat guy?
MacGrurry 4 years ago 2
Bless you for posting this! Pure enjoyment!
Zepster77 4 years ago 2
Dennis and the Classics IV used to play my home town when I was a teenager, and always put on a great show. I got to play with him a few years back, and he is a great guy; unfortunately, as the above video shows, his voice is about shot, and he can't hit the notes he used to.
Lehamic 4 years ago
I agree, as they grow older they can't replicate the original pitch that they used to. That goes the same with Pat Upton of the Spiral Starecase.
But they still have their own unique way of doing it. They still sound good even though it's a few notes lower.
edex7 4 years ago
This was done just before he had throat surgery which pretty much restored his voice. Also, shortly after this was shot, he successfully sued for the rights to the name "Classics IV" which had been sold without his permission. At this show, he was performing as "The Classic One".
Mstrblu 4 years ago 2
THE ORIGINAL FINALLY!!!
dominique777 4 years ago 2