This is fantastic, Gene is the best singer and entertainer. He deserves to be inducted into The County Music Hall of Fame. Come on CMA, what are you waiting for? Do it now.
My mom played this song A LOT when I was a kid... What an amazing singer, and I love the way he feels the song. He doesn't just stand up there and sing. He feels it. They don't make them like that anymore... Country music at it's finest, right here!!
@Shoterq yes the great love to see him on this song .steve you are the best steel guitar ever .you show a lot the way you play this song ill always vote for u all
This is so close to home I just can't stop listening to it. I have played it 6 times and still going .Chill bumps are still on my back .I am going to play this song till they go away.The best dam country song since Love you till I die. Thats what Country music is suposed to do. Tear your heart out and drive your ass to drink.
Love Gene Watson - he has never been given the credit he deserves. He deserves more than some to be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. He deserves a lot of recognition.
I wouldl like to tell you how much your song "Farewell Party" has meant to my family. My uncle, Jack Humphrey was murdered by his wife in 1977 and it took 29 years to put her behind bars. Your song was a way to express how we felt and it really seems that you could have taken the words right out of his mouth. Thank you and God Bless you!
wish he were singing it to me :-) love this version...I have it on VHS from Austin City Limits..one of the best performances ever & nice job on the pedal steel too..kat
Thanks for this great video. I could listen to this all day long. Just a terrific voice and beautiful song. I think this is the first song I ever heard by Gene Watson a long, long time ago. Wish there were more songs like this today, but then there are no singers today that could come close to Gene.
Oh This Has Just Got To Be The Very Best Version Of This Song By Gene. I Just Cant Stop Listening To It,and Watching Gene Sing It. This Is What Makes Life Wonderfull.Luv You Gene. Also Thanks For Posting This One ! Pat
This is soooooo good - just can't seem to get enough of listening to this song. Watching this video just now, I finally figured out who the younger version of Gene Watson reminds me of and I really hate putting it down on paper because I'll probably get a lot of flack from it but here goes - he reminds me of a younger Dog The Bounty Hunter. Watch the video again and see if you can see a little bit of Dog in Gene. Thanks so much for the posting of this video - just great! - Gini
Didnt think this could get better but this is the best yet, love that harmony phrase at 2.59min (its new! love it!) fantastic voice, just getting better and the song is a steel players dream! .Simply .......Outstanding!
Each time you post another treasure by Gene I am so thrilled to have it for my favorites list. Of all the great songs he's sung so wonderfully this is my favorite of all. Just the way he sings it makes it his song and no one else's. What a terrific voice that has never changed. I can never say enough good things about this tremendously talented artist. . He looks super here, too. Thanks again . - Paula
A great singer can make any song his, but sometimes the song is bigger than the singer and takes on a life of its own. Such is the case with "Farewell Party." But no matter who does it, there's nothing like the original from the great Gene Watson. Thanks, Raymond!
the saddest country song ever written
singinglovr1 3 months ago
great song, great instrumentation and great harmonizing. country music at its best.
denisjl100 4 months ago
WHAT A VOICE
LITTLEPROBLEM21 4 months ago
He made being a Country DJ FUN! I used to sit on the air and just listen.
Ferrum2004 4 months ago
This is fantastic, Gene is the best singer and entertainer. He deserves to be inducted into The County Music Hall of Fame. Come on CMA, what are you waiting for? Do it now.
themaucks1 5 months ago 5
when they lay me down thats the song i want played, BRILL
robiboy51 5 months ago
My mom played this song A LOT when I was a kid... What an amazing singer, and I love the way he feels the song. He doesn't just stand up there and sing. He feels it. They don't make them like that anymore... Country music at it's finest, right here!!
mjmanry1 7 months ago
one of the best songs ever tru country
rainsplayer 7 months ago
i love this song, it was played at my cousin,s funeral, He committed sucide over a girl. it was very moving
carolees1962 7 months ago
That steel guitar player is the great Steve Palousek........Great Job, Steve!
Shoterq 8 months ago
@Shoterq yes the great love to see him on this song .steve you are the best steel guitar ever .you show a lot the way you play this song ill always vote for u all
Pp42918 4 months ago
Amazing.
rickyd0821 9 months ago
dangit,I;m pissed,no one ever told me about this talent before,I've got a lot of catching up to do,lol
turnbull58 9 months ago in playlist lots
hes nearly has good has stu stevens
sleaponit21 10 months ago
This was Austin City Limits - great soundboard stereo.
taxman9922 1 year ago
OMG, YOU CAN TELL GENE FEELS EVERY WORD OF THIS SONG !!!
shirleybigham100 1 year ago
It's nice to see a star who appreciates his band, Especially the Steel Guitar Player!
That guy is good, and you can tell he gives it his all.
Awesome Video!
jubinizzle 1 year ago
One of the greatest and also one of the saddest songs of all time. I have danced many a mile to this song for many a year.
55zippo 1 year ago
This is so close to home I just can't stop listening to it. I have played it 6 times and still going .Chill bumps are still on my back .I am going to play this song till they go away.The best dam country song since Love you till I die. Thats what Country music is suposed to do. Tear your heart out and drive your ass to drink.
MrLongtimegone 1 year ago
I Love this song. It is the possibly the greatest country song ever.
bobbygee300 1 year ago
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shannon231000 1 year ago
Down to Earth Texas Country boy whos knows how to put it town
steinsteel 1 year ago
Gene is fantastic! Thank you!
norbie6 1 year ago
WHAT A GREAT SONG GENE WATSON FAREWELL PARTY MY FATHER LKOVEDTHAT SONG HE HAD THAT PLAYED AT HIS FUNERAL WHAT A GOOD SONG MICHAEL
cntstpdizsht 1 year ago
perfect song from a true country singer this song will live forever nobody can come close to this
rainsplayer 1 year ago
ONE BAD ASS SINGER>>>> I'M FROM THE OLD SCHOOL!
CHBRYSON60 1 year ago
Love Gene Watson - he has never been given the credit he deserves. He deserves more than some to be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. He deserves a lot of recognition.
legalvol 1 year ago 3
Absolutely beautiful !
louisemusiclover 1 year ago 4
I just love the strength, quality and depth of his voice...really is a great job done here. A truly wonderful country vocalist.
MrSoftshoe 1 year ago 2
I wouldl like to tell you how much your song "Farewell Party" has meant to my family. My uncle, Jack Humphrey was murdered by his wife in 1977 and it took 29 years to put her behind bars. Your song was a way to express how we felt and it really seems that you could have taken the words right out of his mouth. Thank you and God Bless you!
sweetsoprano88 1 year ago
No! no Dog the Bounty Hunter here!!!
dollydimple1000 2 years ago
This song touches me to the very bottom of my heart. The first time I heard it I cried all the way to work.
dollydimple1000 2 years ago 2
wish he were singing it to me :-) love this version...I have it on VHS from Austin City Limits..one of the best performances ever & nice job on the pedal steel too..kat
ponytoes 2 years ago 3
@ponytoes That was the concert where I first saw him. It was on TV.I was hooked from that moment on!
latachia888 2 years ago
Thanks so much for this post,and all of GWS.This had always been my fav.
I danced a many a dance with this song.
God Gene can hit those high notes WOW!
OMG The ending always has taken my breath away....This is what I call country singing,Oh what memories I have with this song....Gene your the Man !
Love this song,can't stop playing it...
kyrose
kywoman1950 2 years ago 6
Thanks for this great video. I could listen to this all day long. Just a terrific voice and beautiful song. I think this is the first song I ever heard by Gene Watson a long, long time ago. Wish there were more songs like this today, but then there are no singers today that could come close to Gene.
MsDerbygirl 2 years ago 14
Oh This Has Just Got To Be The Very Best Version Of This Song By Gene. I Just Cant Stop Listening To It,and Watching Gene Sing It. This Is What Makes Life Wonderfull.Luv You Gene. Also Thanks For Posting This One ! Pat
TheJukeboxGirl 2 years ago 5
what a magnificent man. He sure has the right job, fixin no car would be as good as this. Keep it up gene. We love you eh!
MyCanadianeh 2 years ago 4
This is soooooo good - just can't seem to get enough of listening to this song. Watching this video just now, I finally figured out who the younger version of Gene Watson reminds me of and I really hate putting it down on paper because I'll probably get a lot of flack from it but here goes - he reminds me of a younger Dog The Bounty Hunter. Watch the video again and see if you can see a little bit of Dog in Gene. Thanks so much for the posting of this video - just great! - Gini
woodngini 2 years ago
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bogotaco 2 years ago
This is an amazing version of probably the best song ever recorded, love it, 5*
patsym100 2 years ago 10
Didnt think this could get better but this is the best yet, love that harmony phrase at 2.59min (its new! love it!) fantastic voice, just getting better and the song is a steel players dream! .Simply .......Outstanding!
psglicks 2 years ago 7
What else can be said about this song and the man who sings it....not much...just listen and enjoy.
manny5442 2 years ago 4
Each time you post another treasure by Gene I am so thrilled to have it for my favorites list. Of all the great songs he's sung so wonderfully this is my favorite of all. Just the way he sings it makes it his song and no one else's. What a terrific voice that has never changed. I can never say enough good things about this tremendously talented artist. . He looks super here, too. Thanks again . - Paula
PaulinaRena 3 years ago 7
Another great video- It is nice to see the younger side of Gene Watson-Thanks for posting & sending me the notice of new videos being posted-
Mitzi
zhvoto 3 years ago 4
A great singer can make any song his, but sometimes the song is bigger than the singer and takes on a life of its own. Such is the case with "Farewell Party." But no matter who does it, there's nothing like the original from the great Gene Watson. Thanks, Raymond!
MAMsMom97 3 years ago 3
This man is a legend...Thank you so much for sharing, Judy
1989k1947 3 years ago 5
Always had a love for this song. Thank you!
Burlywurl 3 years ago 2