My wife and I picked this song-separately- for our wedding in Las Vegas. My mother was a Jim Reeves fan in the fifties and fell apart as Ursula and I danced together to the beautiful melody and lyrics that had many in tears..
No human being will ever sing the way Jim Reeves did. The rich, mellow baritone that characterized the uniqueness of his music, comes out clearly in this classic. No wonder the this song stayed for a long time at the top 10 of the UK music charts..!
I used to listen to this song on my brother's gramophone....the kind where you had to wind it first before you could play what felt like a "rock" hard plate.... lol... Feels a like hundred years ago! I just about knew every song of JR's. I still find myself singing these songs just out of the blues. Thanx so much for sharing.
noteverton-well said! In the 60's i would never listen to middle-of-the-road music, then i started singing for a living, and realised how good people like Jim Reevesare!
You know, as a hard core rocker-a big Zeppelin fan etc, this used to be considered "dad's" type of music. Then I started singing in a band. Wow did that change things! I still love my rock, punk, metal etc, but now I crave to hear people who can really sing. This song has such a beautiful melody, every note is spot on, every word is clear and every line is meant. Then there's Patsy Cline.
our song for our nanna may who sadly passed away on 12 th nov 2011. sleep tight nanna may we love you loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxx leah, lloyd, harrison, chole and ollie
I love this song, my dad would always sing this to us when we were younger. He would always sing this song to all of his children, even though it's between a man and his wife. He would sing it to us because my grandfather always sung it to my grandmother when he was younger. I love it <3
My grandmother, affectionately known as "MomMom", always played this song on the piano for me, so this occupies the most special place in my heart. Thank you for the smiles, the tears, the nostalgia. This is precious . . .
One of the greatest pure voices I can ever remember, along with Alison Krauss, Frank Sinatra and Karen Carpenter. Just my opinion for sure. Wikipedia says that 2 years after his death(July 31st 1964) ,his song "Distant Drums" hit number one in the UK ahead of Beatles hits "Yellow Submarine" and "Eleanor Rigby" and to this day he is still the most popular English speaking singer in Sri Lanka.
@uscgccampbell Distant Drums a UK no 1 a few weeks after The Beatles had already been knocked off the top of the charts with the double A sided Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby, so whoever put that information in Wikipedia didn't do their research.
I love this song...It reminds me of being a child on a sunday morning my dad would play his jim reeves album and sing this to my mum they adored each other my mum died 11 yrs ago my dad died five days later True Love ay RIP my Precious Mum and Dad xxxx
i have listened to jim reeves for 50 years and my sons grew up listening to him also and now with todays music really respect this wonderful singer along with the great roy orbison the two best singers the god gave voice too bless him
My Dad was a big Jim Reeves fan and used to sing covers of his songs and play guitar and sang just like him! My dad died yesterday so I have sat on youtube playing Jim Reeves songs! Takes me back to being a boy! R.I.P. Dad 14/02/1945-14/04/2011 .
My sister and brother in law danced to this on their wedding day. It sounds corny, but I have to say he's a good man. My sister and my brother in law were made for each other.
this is a very special song to a very very special mum ,who i dedicate the song to ,on a perfect day ,love you millions miss u trillions ,love always xxx
I can't get enough of this beautiful song. I usually listen to it on a daily basis; but not all the time. What a smooth and wonderful voice Jim had and it hurts my heart to know his career was cut short due to him dieing in an airplane crash. We all love you Jim and we are looking forward to you singing again for us all that love you when we meet you in heaven.
Hello there..........I am JR's hardcore fan since I was a young boy and I love and sing most of his songs with my faithfull guitar to myself and my family but I really wish you guys out there who are also hardcore JR's fans with music talents and studios, pleaseeeeee make more karaoke music on JR's songs for us to sing along. Would really appreciate it.....Thank you and God bless!!
@ApaiSai I,too,am a hardcore JR fan...Over the years, I've tried to collect as much of his music as I could...even have some original RCA vinyl (albums)...There will never-ever be another "Gentleman" Jim...
reminds me of my swimming coach from Kentucky, George Sadler, who made me discover Jim Reeves and other american singers when I was just a kid... thank you George for opening a new world for me...n matter where you and liz are today, I love you both because you were understanding of a 13 yr old kid....
This song is so what i think of my wife Cathylynn I love you baby all and every day of my life but most of all i love you because your understanding and because we will allways be together always and forever......... your Husband Terence
I love this because it is what i feel about my terence my world ..my life ..my whole heart i will always love you darlin in this an the after life...your wife Cathylynn
Elvis did it too but I prefer Jim's version
olderman998 2 days ago
This song is call-waiting tone of my cellphone. Beautiful & Great song!
MisterKim66 1 month ago
this was my girl friend and my song sadly she has passed away
TheBb36 2 months ago
My wife and I picked this song-separately- for our wedding in Las Vegas. My mother was a Jim Reeves fan in the fifties and fell apart as Ursula and I danced together to the beautiful melody and lyrics that had many in tears..
vanislefan1 2 months ago
No human being will ever sing the way Jim Reeves did. The rich, mellow baritone that characterized the uniqueness of his music, comes out clearly in this classic. No wonder the this song stayed for a long time at the top 10 of the UK music charts..!
Wemmick65 2 months ago 4
A GREAT singer but as always gone too soon! I have LOTS of his records! GREAT POST!!
vernonburton 2 months ago 2
I used to listen to this song on my brother's gramophone....the kind where you had to wind it first before you could play what felt like a "rock" hard plate.... lol... Feels a like hundred years ago! I just about knew every song of JR's. I still find myself singing these songs just out of the blues. Thanx so much for sharing.
Phikay1 2 months ago
noteverton-well said! In the 60's i would never listen to middle-of-the-road music, then i started singing for a living, and realised how good people like Jim Reevesare!
Mackingcole 2 months ago
You know, as a hard core rocker-a big Zeppelin fan etc, this used to be considered "dad's" type of music. Then I started singing in a band. Wow did that change things! I still love my rock, punk, metal etc, but now I crave to hear people who can really sing. This song has such a beautiful melody, every note is spot on, every word is clear and every line is meant. Then there's Patsy Cline.
noteverton 2 months ago 3
I Love you Becuase who you are.. Mahal
Bleesedgrace 2 months ago
rhis song reminds me of my papa (: gudd times ! x
Tuala93 2 months ago
our song for our nanna may who sadly passed away on 12 th nov 2011. sleep tight nanna may we love you loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxx leah, lloyd, harrison, chole and ollie
TheCarlmathoulin 3 months ago
For my wonderful Charlie xx
TheLilyskid 3 months ago
ME AND MY DAD HAVE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES WITH THIS SONG SINGING WHEN WE HAVE HAD A FEW BUT YEH DAD YOU GOT A GOOD VOICE !
mary65blondie 3 months ago
DAD LOVE YOU LOADS MARY !
mary65blondie 3 months ago
I love this song, my dad would always sing this to us when we were younger. He would always sing this song to all of his children, even though it's between a man and his wife. He would sing it to us because my grandfather always sung it to my grandmother when he was younger. I love it <3
8DFahren 3 months ago
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8DFahren 3 months ago
My grandmother, affectionately known as "MomMom", always played this song on the piano for me, so this occupies the most special place in my heart. Thank you for the smiles, the tears, the nostalgia. This is precious . . .
siliconnoisseur 4 months ago
One of the greatest pure voices I can ever remember, along with Alison Krauss, Frank Sinatra and Karen Carpenter. Just my opinion for sure. Wikipedia says that 2 years after his death(July 31st 1964) ,his song "Distant Drums" hit number one in the UK ahead of Beatles hits "Yellow Submarine" and "Eleanor Rigby" and to this day he is still the most popular English speaking singer in Sri Lanka.
uscgccampbell 6 months ago
@uscgccampbell Distant Drums a UK no 1 a few weeks after The Beatles had already been knocked off the top of the charts with the double A sided Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby, so whoever put that information in Wikipedia didn't do their research.
cbak12sg 4 months ago
Amazing.
siensone 6 months ago
I love this song...It reminds me of being a child on a sunday morning my dad would play his jim reeves album and sing this to my mum they adored each other my mum died 11 yrs ago my dad died five days later True Love ay RIP my Precious Mum and Dad xxxx
trish7704 6 months ago 2
One of my Mom's all-time favourite country singers. She would have love to hear this again. Love you Mom!
KJOSCOT 7 months ago
i have listened to jim reeves for 50 years and my sons grew up listening to him also and now with todays music really respect this wonderful singer along with the great roy orbison the two best singers the god gave voice too bless him
halkburn 7 months ago
absolutely love the vibraphone in the right channel - really subtle arpeggios and not too loud, but just the job, lovely
keef71 8 months ago 3
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@keef71 too many big words... =)
RatifiedCow 5 months ago
@keef71 Don't get too technical about a beautitul song sung by a marvellous singer
lethe5032 4 months ago
This was my 1st dance at my wedding- it says everything I needed my wife to hear- 16 years on it still means the same x
iain2761 8 months ago
this is just perfection - that voice with that backing, what's not to like?
keef71 8 months ago
wish i could sing
b280383 8 months ago
another song gerry loved god rest hes soul xxxxxlove ronnie
ed123ization 10 months ago
My Dad was a big Jim Reeves fan and used to sing covers of his songs and play guitar and sang just like him! My dad died yesterday so I have sat on youtube playing Jim Reeves songs! Takes me back to being a boy! R.I.P. Dad 14/02/1945-14/04/2011 .
Frankers6 10 months ago 2
@Frankers6 I really don't know what to say. You're in my prayers.
Stemax1960 10 months ago
@Frankers6 So sorry to hear of your great loss...I lost my Dad in 1991
catman5169 9 months ago
@catman5169 reminds me of my dad who always used to croon along with jims songs....RIP DAD x
loonylinda 8 months ago
My sister and brother in law danced to this on their wedding day. It sounds corny, but I have to say he's a good man. My sister and my brother in law were made for each other.
Stemax1960 10 months ago
this is a very special song to a very very special mum ,who i dedicate the song to ,on a perfect day ,love you millions miss u trillions ,love always xxx
gailquigley 10 months ago 2
the best singer ever
Zwop1919Wxp1 10 months ago
I can't get enough of this beautiful song. I usually listen to it on a daily basis; but not all the time. What a smooth and wonderful voice Jim had and it hurts my heart to know his career was cut short due to him dieing in an airplane crash. We all love you Jim and we are looking forward to you singing again for us all that love you when we meet you in heaven.
cRaZyNfUnLoViNg 11 months ago 2
Hello there..........I am JR's hardcore fan since I was a young boy and I love and sing most of his songs with my faithfull guitar to myself and my family but I really wish you guys out there who are also hardcore JR's fans with music talents and studios, pleaseeeeee make more karaoke music on JR's songs for us to sing along. Would really appreciate it.....Thank you and God bless!!
ApaiSai 11 months ago
@ApaiSai I,too,am a hardcore JR fan...Over the years, I've tried to collect as much of his music as I could...even have some original RCA vinyl (albums)...There will never-ever be another "Gentleman" Jim...
catman5169 9 months ago 8
reminds me of my swimming coach from Kentucky, George Sadler, who made me discover Jim Reeves and other american singers when I was just a kid... thank you George for opening a new world for me...n matter where you and liz are today, I love you both because you were understanding of a 13 yr old kid....
SuperMokshda 11 months ago
my favourite song..
devilorphee 11 months ago
My dads favourite singer.
colbran 11 months ago
This song fills me up with such emotions.
MyChannelYouDickhead 11 months ago
This song is so what i think of my wife Cathylynn I love you baby all and every day of my life but most of all i love you because your understanding and because we will allways be together always and forever......... your Husband Terence
TerryCathylynn 1 year ago
I love this because it is what i feel about my terence my world ..my life ..my whole heart i will always love you darlin in this an the after life...your wife Cathylynn
TerryCathylynn 1 year ago
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I love you because I do and this song tells the man I love how much.The best thing that ever happened to me.Love you ..Cathy
cat625able 1 year ago
I love you because I do and this song tells the man I love how much.The bs=estthing that ever happened to me.Love you ..Cathy
cat625able 1 year ago
SO BEAUTIFUL N MEANINGFUL SONG ABOUT UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.
23rubyrose 1 year ago