Bobby Bare - 500 miles

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  • čas přidán 25. 02. 2008
  • young Bobby Bare , 1964
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  • @Deadlymcsweaty
    @Deadlymcsweaty Před 4 měsíci +304

    Anybody watching this in 2024?

  • @Invisibleindreamsonly
    @Invisibleindreamsonly Před 3 měsíci +72

    I am watching it in 2024 and there’s sadly no music today compares to stuff like this.

    • @admilano8921
      @admilano8921 Před 2 měsíci +3

      yes there is you just stare at mainstream shit but there are thousand of bands making good music trying to be noticed

    • @user-oc1st5sv4v
      @user-oc1st5sv4v Před 2 měsíci

      That's a fact

    • @user-le3in4sy7g
      @user-le3in4sy7g Před 2 měsíci

      Beautiful real singing and real melody

    • @Batmann24
      @Batmann24 Před měsícem

      Like

    • @loisfalana8497
      @loisfalana8497 Před 29 dny +1

      Aint that the truth.

  • @dabprod
    @dabprod Před 8 lety +1693

    I was a 19 year old soldier stationed in Korea when I first heard this song on the radio. Boy what memories that brings back to an old man. I would sing along listening to a little transistor radio when on guard duty.

    • @castercamber
      @castercamber Před 8 lety +88

      +dabprod I was stationed in Korea too, about 30 years later. It was a lot more than 500 miles from home. Thank you for your service.

    • @dabprod
      @dabprod Před 8 lety +58

      +castercamber Yeah, 10K miles across the pond we used to say. Thank you for your service too sir.

    • @donnanash8920
      @donnanash8920 Před 8 lety +40

      +dabprod thanks so very much for your sevice!

    • @dabprod
      @dabprod Před 8 lety +33

      +donna nash ......Thank You Donna. I was proud to serve my country.

    • @akgeronimo501
      @akgeronimo501 Před 8 lety +22

      +dabprod Isn't it funny how a song or a smell can put you right back there?

  • @efannurrahmannaem
    @efannurrahmannaem Před 5 měsíci +29

    Anyone listing in 2024?

  • @lennon1252
    @lennon1252 Před 3 měsíci +18

    He's 88 years young and still singing! ❤

    • @07028
      @07028 Před 3 měsíci +2

      He was promoting his new album on “Outlaw Country” (Sirius/XM) this morning (March 17, 2024)

  • @krochill.9871
    @krochill.9871 Před 3 měsíci +29

    It's April 2024 and I'm plugged in to this melodious song! 💜

  • @charlesterviel5748
    @charlesterviel5748 Před 11 dny +3

    I grew up with these songs.still listen to them 🙏

  • @beulahfuldreamer8369
    @beulahfuldreamer8369 Před 9 lety +772

    Chokes me up every time. Home is not just a word. It is a symbol of love. A place of refuge from all that is wrong.

    • @willijr78
      @willijr78 Před 6 lety +16

      Home is an old hebrew word for momma

    • @rodneyalexander9097
      @rodneyalexander9097 Před 6 lety +3

      Amen

    • @hemaachuta9793
      @hemaachuta9793 Před 6 lety +6

      brnis openofear ...home is the place of love...how true..

    • @philipbuckley759
      @philipbuckley759 Před 5 lety +1

      intresting....toda...

    • @corneliadenninger5395
      @corneliadenninger5395 Před 5 lety +4

      And for me it is place to be loved and be respected. That must Not be relatives. That can be friends as well. So I've got several homes. /CD

  • @danieldelaney9747
    @danieldelaney9747 Před 8 lety +692

    We sang this in Vietnam all of the time. It sure brings back a lot of memories, some good and some not so good but real memories in every way. Thanks Bobby and Norton771

  • @ThePatsyfan
    @ThePatsyfan Před 12 lety +283

    How can anyone dislike this song? For a live recording, his voice is flawless. It just does not get any better than his. I grew up on this music. Thank you mom and dad for introducing me to this rich world of music of the 50's and 60's!

    • @chuckschillingvideos
      @chuckschillingvideos Před rokem +1

      Perhaps some folks aren't terribly thrilled with Bobby implying that he wrote this song (which he did not)?

    • @marihyunglo
      @marihyunglo Před rokem +1

      You are right. 👍🏻

    • @martinkalmus3761
      @martinkalmus3761 Před rokem +2

      Did anyone disliked it,how can see that and who?
      Must speak with them,maybe they have problems what must be solved Fast ^^

    • @guygrip9634
      @guygrip9634 Před rokem

      Boy do i miss these daus

    • @katrinasolien7553
      @katrinasolien7553 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@chuckschillingvideosHe said he related to the song because it told part of the story of his life. He didn'tclaim credit as composer. I love the lyrics and tune of the song and his rendition.

  • @peachy3ify
    @peachy3ify Před 9 lety +500

    This song had special meaning to me too. It was one of the few songs my husband sang during his years with bands. He died in 2009, but still miss him everyday.

  • @mikehicks4395
    @mikehicks4395 Před 2 měsíci +26

    This song is so true about where our great America has gone ...so far away .. 😢

    • @stablegenius4059
      @stablegenius4059 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Technology has destroyed love, people and countries. Nowhere is the same anymore. I wished we never had this technology.

    • @seshwondo376
      @seshwondo376 Před měsícem

      The 20th century had 2 world wars, the destruction of the family and more martyrs murdered because of their faith in Christ than the previous 19 centuries combined. Technology isn’t the problem, evil has been around since the dawn of time.

    • @pagnottafrancalinapagnotta2371
  • @anthonyrickson1283
    @anthonyrickson1283 Před rokem +11

    Teardrops fell on mama's note
    When I read the things she wrote
    She said, "We miss you son, we love you, come on home"
    Well, I didn't have to pack
    I had it all right on my back
    Now I'm 500 miles away from home
    Away from home, away from home
    Cold and tired and all alone
    Yes, I'm 500 miles away from home
    I know this is the same road I took the day I left home
    But it sure looks different now
    Well, I guess I look different too
    'Cause time changes everything
    I wonder what they'll say
    When they see their boy looking this way
    Oh, I wonder what they'll say when I get home
    Can't remember when I ate
    It's just thumb and walk and wait
    And I'm still 500 miles away from home
    If my luck had been just right
    I'd be with them all tonight
    But I'm still 500 miles away from home
    Away from home, away from home
    Cold and tired and all alone
    Yes, I'm still 500 miles away from home
    Ho, I'm still 500 miles away from home
    Yyy

  • @dstorm7752
    @dstorm7752 Před 9 lety +37

    This was a popular song in Vietnam, which was 10,000 miles from home.

  • @chrismemmott9493
    @chrismemmott9493 Před 4 lety +105

    Crowds now days should have this kind of respect

    • @grimjack148
      @grimjack148 Před 3 lety +2

      One if the great songs. If you want to test a new singer, request this one. If he can nail it, he's country. If not, he's just bro pop with a baseball cap.

    • @grimjack148
      @grimjack148 Před 3 lety +2

      @Bobby Bare thank you for your response. I am a fan from my childhood once I First heard Numbers. I have grown to appreciate all of your music. My parents were big fans and lespecizlly oved your Old Dogs album. Thank you for all you have given us, sir.

    • @chrissoro2033
      @chrissoro2033 Před 2 lety +1

      It's Denmark and audiences weren't supposed to make any noise. I think it would be better if they at least looked like they were enjoying it, but that's cultural, too.

    • @genetmeghann5284
      @genetmeghann5284 Před 2 lety +1

      @@grimjack148 he's a great and humble human being jack, I'm so blessed to have met with him last year. Have you attend any of his concert ?

  • @vickimagee6514
    @vickimagee6514 Před rokem +9

    My son was just deployed. This song makes me think of him so much. I miss him horribly . Being a single mom (my hubs/their dad was killed in a wreck in 2007) it's just been me and my children for 15yrs. He's 22 now, but he was my rock for so long. Don't know how I'm gonna make it so long without him. Just praying he makes it home safely every day and night.

    • @gregnormal5101
      @gregnormal5101 Před 10 měsíci

      Hello! How are you doing? Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you are a fan? Have a great day. Stay Safe!

    • @50pinkies67
      @50pinkies67 Před 19 dny

      Prayers for you and your son's safe return. God Bless. From Pennsylvania. ❤

  • @chrissherrill6592
    @chrissherrill6592 Před 8 lety +381

    Now thats country music!!!

  • @rhondaboncutter5812
    @rhondaboncutter5812 Před 3 lety +118

    This song was important to my Dad, he was a Marine in Japan! I loved all Patriotic Songs, so proud of him! Love this song!

    • @joeforte7788
      @joeforte7788 Před 2 lety +2

      You may like this song " Forever's much to long", by go cat go check it out.

    • @mrbojangles977
      @mrbojangles977 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Your dad must have been a beautiful man..

  • @swatgaming6926
    @swatgaming6926 Před 4 měsíci +16

    Anyone listening in 2024?

  • @bettystephens3590
    @bettystephens3590 Před 7 lety +179

    my father took bobby to cut his first record , they meet at a factory in OHIO were they both grew up.

    • @chicoesqualia7061
      @chicoesqualia7061 Před 5 lety +11

      Thanks to your dad!

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

      Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️
      Please send me a mail via. Bobbybare212@gmail.com

    • @janetbrowntlc
      @janetbrowntlc Před 3 lety

      That's wonderful

    • @janetbrowntlc
      @janetbrowntlc Před 3 lety

      @@bobbybare9998 are you really Bobby Bare ?

    • @joeh2690
      @joeh2690 Před 3 lety

      Very cool!!!

  • @EGrdneck
    @EGrdneck Před 13 lety +39

    Daddy always said he listened to this song and said he cried soo much wanting to come home, but he was a trucker and had to feed me and my brother....Rest In Peace Dad I miss you more and more!!!!

    • @annalenaberger8823
      @annalenaberger8823 Před 2 lety +2

      Rest in Peace Mum! Soonly you have gone 10 days ago in to the sky! :(( :)--SKY :)

    • @charlesgoodspeed3474
      @charlesgoodspeed3474 Před 4 měsíci +1

      My Dad was a gear jammer for 50 years.God blees

  • @23pair
    @23pair Před 11 lety +47

    Wonder why this song makes a 40 year old man , who is not even that familiar with country music, weep...literally, with tears streaming down my cheeks. Actually, I know exactly why. It seems to be the song of the girl I used to love who is no more now. Rest in peace Vicki. You're home now.

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

      Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️
      Please send me a mail via. Bobbybare212@gmail.com

    • @haroldwilliams1535
      @haroldwilliams1535 Před rokem +7

      Sir , this is pure Country real Country..People can relate to it...These type of songs aren't around anymore...SO Sad..

    • @Richard-sg8lr
      @Richard-sg8lr Před rokem +2

      God Bless.

    • @guygrip9634
      @guygrip9634 Před rokem +3

      Man your human stay with that long the ullitimate of love is knowen once this over we will have joy of love we felt happy as moment i watch this great time in this wonerful moment ❤

    • @dabprod
      @dabprod Před 11 měsíci +1

      Sorry for your loss.

  • @rahat_got_no_chill
    @rahat_got_no_chill Před 7 měsíci +10

    R u also still listening to it in these last days of 2023..?

  • @haroldwilliams1535
    @haroldwilliams1535 Před rokem +49

    I've listen to this song all my life I'm in my 60's never get tired of hearing it...I drove a truck for 3 years and man I can relate to this song very much..Thanks Mr. Bobby for a well deserved song that still being played...Your a great Artist..

  • @johnpublic157
    @johnpublic157 Před 8 lety +195

    I am a professional motor coach operator. I drive from the Wichita Kansas Greyhound Bus Terminal to Pueblo, Colorado, which is 450 miles from home, so this is now officially my theme song. Just about brings tears to my eyes. Love it.

    • @whoeverme1475
      @whoeverme1475 Před 6 lety +6

      I guess I will feel the same way, now that I'm training to get cdl so that I can drive a greyhound bus. Oh... yeah I am originally from Kansas too.

    • @brianharris9304
      @brianharris9304 Před 6 lety

      John Public k

    • @patricmanda4665
      @patricmanda4665 Před 5 lety +2

      Just moved from Wichita to corpus Christi Texas. I to am hundreds of miles away from Wichita ks homesick

  • @inamikrules
    @inamikrules Před 2 lety +44

    I lost my son in 2018, and this is how I think of him, on his way somewhere out there, and me on the station waiting for my train to arrive, so I can catch up with him. But until then I will continue listen to great music

    • @genetmeghann5284
      @genetmeghann5284 Před 2 lety +5

      I lost my husband 10years ago so I know how hard it is to endure the pain, we just have to be strong for them okay. I'm a huge fan of Bobby bare his songs are so good it got me through those hard times, I also got the opportunity to meet him last year and became an official fan till date

    • @beckyordiway7752
      @beckyordiway7752 Před rokem +2

      Awww...what a beautiful story. I lost my son in 2006. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's hard but we will all be together one day 🙏

    • @lobo7792
      @lobo7792 Před 2 měsíci

      You’ll never replace him but music and memories are mystical in their own rights. Brings back ALL the good memories.

  • @aaronrider4051
    @aaronrider4051 Před 8 lety +150

    Love it when Bobby laughs and sings "I'm five THOUSAND miles away from home" towards the end. Thus making the song, in 1964, like a plaintive letter from the GIs in Vietnam.

    • @ashokghosh1203
      @ashokghosh1203 Před 4 lety +2

      Love & crying..........

    • @Mynamestreet
      @Mynamestreet Před 4 lety +5

      pretty sure it was because he is performing in Norway.

    • @tedpeterson1156
      @tedpeterson1156 Před 3 lety

      Um, no.
      He was in fucking Norway.

    • @aaronrider4051
      @aaronrider4051 Před 3 lety +4

      @@tedpeterson1156 good for you, smart customer. I didn't say BOBBY was saying he was in Nam. I said the SONG seems like it could have felt that way for GIs.

    • @mais6384
      @mais6384 Před 2 lety

      My ex husband service VN 1965.

  • @JustMe-sd9yf
    @JustMe-sd9yf Před 5 lety +80

    I'm a married girl living with in-laws, no matter how loving and caring they are towards me, I don't know how many miles I'm away from home- my real home. With the fragrance of my dad's sweat, and my mom's cooking, and the squeals of my siblings.

    • @joseywells7500
      @joseywells7500 Před 4 lety +2

      U need to go for a visit.
      I'm 750 away, but it ain't home anymore.

  • @Conniecrassritter
    @Conniecrassritter Před 10 lety +232

    I'm 500 miles away from home
    Teardrops fell on momma's note
    When I read the things she wrote
    She said we miss you son we love you come on home
    Well I didn't have to pack
    I had it all right on my back
    Now I'm 500 miles away from home
    Away from home away from home
    Cold and tired and all alone
    Yes, I'm 500 miles away from home
    I know this is the same road I took the day I left home,
    But it sure looks different now. And I guess I look
    Different too, cause time changes everything. I wonder what
    They'll say, when they see their boy looking this bad.
    Oh I wonder what they'll say when I get home
    Can't remember when I ate
    It's just thumb and walk and wait
    And I'm still 500 miles away from home
    If my luck had been just right
    I'd be with them all tonight
    But I'm 500 miles away from home
    Away from home away from home
    Oh I'm still 500 miles away from home

    • @Bbatsonjohn
      @Bbatsonjohn Před 10 lety +1

      lol

    • @jledford5644
      @jledford5644 Před 6 lety +4

      I heard him perform this song at the Texas club, in Baton Rouge, La many years ago. I love this song and it was one of the first songs I learned to play on the guitar. I would merge his version into the PP&M version.

    • @King_Steffon_II
      @King_Steffon_II Před 5 lety +1

    • @johnnyc.8256
      @johnnyc.8256 Před 4 lety

      Away from home, away from home, cold and tired and all alone, I’m still 500 miles away from home

    • @lauraprice8109
      @lauraprice8109 Před 4 lety

      That's farwhere are you

  • @thercattrainer
    @thercattrainer Před 11 lety +44

    Bobby Bare was performing this concert in Oslo, Norway in April of 1964. He was accompanied by the Anita Kerr Singers and the Jim Reeves Band the "Blue Boys." This is truly one of my favorite classic country music songs. It is a shame that they don't write country music like this anymore.

    • @brianbiechele1958
      @brianbiechele1958 Před rokem +2

      Thanks for the info. Cool.

    • @oldcodyjr
      @oldcodyjr Před rokem +4

      We’re all getting older continually and it’s sad one by one these wonderful musicians will be gone. Sure hope there’s a heaven and a music section for all of us to hear our favorites throughout eternity. Thanks, Bobby Bare for you and your voice and songs.

  • @williamfabrey9273
    @williamfabrey9273 Před 5 lety +2

    This song has a lot of memories, I hitched hiked from L.A. to Pennsylvania,I remember a lot of night walking, thumb and wait!!!

  • @janiceobernberger8846
    @janiceobernberger8846 Před 5 měsíci +5

    It's 2024 and I'm watching this great song

  • @lloydlatham9490
    @lloydlatham9490 Před 7 lety +22

    Grew up with this music and would never care for much of anything else. The best years of country music.

  • @eightapeach2861
    @eightapeach2861 Před 10 lety +105

    This is one of the best damn things I've ever heard in my life.

  • @donrichmond7001
    @donrichmond7001 Před 6 lety +2

    The country singer of today can't hold a candle to the old country singers

  • @williammount6496
    @williammount6496 Před 3 lety +127

    This is a real heart jerker - I will never feel at home on Earth, only with our father in heaven. Dr William Mount

    • @cam.
      @cam. Před 3 lety +5

      Same here sir

    • @pencan
      @pencan Před 3 lety +8

      Keep you head up doc. I get this was tired from not sleeping and pain felt the same. made it thru another day. Peace be with you. My prayers for you.

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety +9

      @@pencan I was amazed and overwhelmed seeing great comments on my songs. Thanks once again for supporting. Please send me a mail via.
      Bobbybare212@gmail.com

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety +7

      I was amazed and overwhelmed seeing great comments on my songs. Thanks once again for supporting. Please send me a mail via.
      Bobbybare212@gmail.com

    • @Raynecolwell
      @Raynecolwell Před 3 lety +1

      That’s a sad quote... earth is paradise to me.

  • @thomsonlaikhuram1470
    @thomsonlaikhuram1470 Před 5 lety +284

    Anybody watching this in 2019?

  • @thecasualgamer2011
    @thecasualgamer2011 Před 8 lety +135

    look how decent those folk in the crowd are.. good ol days

    • @jonny_-dv9tz
      @jonny_-dv9tz Před 7 lety +3

      +dETROITfUNK they should act like they are drunk asfuck nooo

    • @tommigun7688
      @tommigun7688 Před 7 lety +6

      Yea, but the folks were decent everywhere at that time, in the US too. Look up Four Strong Winds by The Brothers Four performing at UCLA. I am sure UCLA audience today would be.. well, a little different :(

    • @dabprod4962
      @dabprod4962 Před 7 lety +6

      Lack of pride in there appearance.

    • @jimmythesaint2286
      @jimmythesaint2286 Před 7 lety +2

      excellent girl backup singers

    • @jerrykeen7169
      @jerrykeen7169 Před 7 lety +4

      yes they are. l wonder if Janie Frickie is one of them. she started as an excellent back-up singer.

  • @walterembry1951
    @walterembry1951 Před 9 lety +88

    when i was coming home from war i heard this song it just made the tears fall and i just sat

  • @ruthmetcalf3319
    @ruthmetcalf3319 Před 8 lety +112

    I've been in these shoes.Still love this song. Now I'm 63.Memories still linger.

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

      Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️
      Please send me a mail via. Bobbybare212@gmail.com

    • @lquinn7212
      @lquinn7212 Před 3 lety

      I hear you brother!

    • @mais6384
      @mais6384 Před 2 lety

      68 now.
      I’m 81.

  • @alaysiakayebutler6299
    @alaysiakayebutler6299 Před rokem +6

    The one about the soldier and his horse in the snowstorm almost making it back to Mary Ann marked my heart as a very very small child...

  • @jasonhunter6125
    @jasonhunter6125 Před 9 lety +127

    the sound of the voice is so magnificent; they don't make'em like that anymore. So many artists from that era got that special voice and I can't describe it; listen to roy orbison, lee hazlewood, the ronettes; whatever; their voices are just so different than anything today; weird.. and I love it

    • @MaryElizabeth99
      @MaryElizabeth99 Před 5 lety +1

      I am age 66 and I've been telling myself for 50 years that they had voices back then.

    • @frankiebutler2894
      @frankiebutler2894 Před 5 lety +1

      Jason Hunter
      IMO, it's called singing....don't hear much anymore.

    • @marioalvidrez231
      @marioalvidrez231 Před 5 lety +2

      Reason is because of the stereo equipment they recorded on and the sound of their voice was natural with zero editing other than noise reduction/ cancellation. Now day and since the 80s they have been using hi fi equipment which now is termed high res. Everything is digital now. Voices are encrypted and then decoded. Back then it was just the sound of minute scratches on vinyl

    • @comradeivan3903
      @comradeivan3903 Před 5 lety

      @@marioalvidrez231 But to upload the voice to a CZcams video it is uploaded and then decoded

    • @Semperfi2011
      @Semperfi2011 Před 4 lety +2

      It’s called testosterone

  • @Michael50Saints
    @Michael50Saints Před 7 lety +138

    In Vietnam we sang this song allot as we got short ( days left on rotation) we changed it to 10,000 miles. The orther was we got to get out of this place

    • @cyrussebastian5385
      @cyrussebastian5385 Před 5 lety

      Michael Gayer but the vietnamese defeat you in that war,long live asian people,the home and place of the brave people,i say these because i m asian man,i m pro asian and not a pro american,your country colonized my country that resulted many deaths of my old compatriots in the past and they take away the bells for you believe it is your trophy in defeating us? huh? and if not for our tough president s criticizing your bad actions against us,you ll not return that bells,thank God that it comes to your minds,american to return back that bells wich do not belong to you,and this day,you didn t give your apology by saying sorry for what you have done and pay for it.guess what country it is you colonized in southeast asia from 1898 to 1946,guess now,it is in our history and your history,i know you know that.i m waiting for your answer.

    • @juliant43
      @juliant43 Před 5 lety +5

      @@cyrussebastian5385 SUCK IT UP

    • @friendofcoal
      @friendofcoal Před 5 lety +11

      @@cyrussebastian5385 Cyrus, you're full of $hit! The US never colonized nor wanted to colonize Viet Nam. The French (colonials) were there & the commies (russians) wanted it all. The southern part of Viet Nam was extremely rural and 3rd world, while the north was slightly more advanced. The russians controlled the north through Ho, while the N. Vietnamese ruthlessly attacked the south. This action drove the final nail into the division of Russia & China. Your knowledge of Asia & it's history seems to be somewhat limited and insufficient, thus probably your YT name...… You Are an Idiot and a Troll.....!

    • @Acaciavet
      @Acaciavet Před 3 lety +1

      @@cyrussebastian5385 How did I miss your father

    • @nukepity9266
      @nukepity9266 Před 3 lety +2

      @@cyrussebastian5385 jesus fuck this dude has some sort of personality disorder

  • @rhondaboncutter5812
    @rhondaboncutter5812 Před 3 lety +31

    I was born in 1953, loved this song when I was a kid! I grew up with music everyday in my home!

    • @joeriley3721
      @joeriley3721 Před 3 lety +3

      Born in 52. Same here! They were the good old Days!🤠

    • @rhondaboncutter5812
      @rhondaboncutter5812 Před 3 lety +2

      @@joeriley3721 Hey, Joe! Hope and pray you are well and happy!

    • @janetbrowntlc
      @janetbrowntlc Před 2 lety +1

      @@joeriley3721 I feel ya !

    • @robgib3132
      @robgib3132 Před 2 lety +2

      same here but now i feel this song is like a spiritual message calling me home to heaven with Jesus

    • @genetmeghann5284
      @genetmeghann5284 Před 2 lety +1

      @@robgib3132 Great songs rob but why do you sound so heartbroken !

  • @JohnRobertMauney
    @JohnRobertMauney Před 8 lety +79

    We ^baby-boomers^ grew up listening to this genre of good 'ol music!

    • @mr.warmth1511
      @mr.warmth1511 Před 7 lety +5

      we played a lot of towns bobby was always liked

    • @bbrewer4614
      @bbrewer4614 Před 6 lety

      JohnRobert Mauney n

    • @lindabeasley9784
      @lindabeasley9784 Před 6 lety +2

      JohnRobert Mauney you are absolutely right!! This was on the radio alot!

    • @jimsmith6547
      @jimsmith6547 Před 5 lety +1

      Only thing I thing I can truly say good about the boomers is they had good music

  • @sandy6660
    @sandy6660 Před rokem +19

    It's been over 1100 for me most of my adult life. My childhood was the best. Bobby is a true country artist. Love his music.🎶❤️

    • @dennisraymond881
      @dennisraymond881 Před rokem

      You're absolutely right.... Good evening Sandy how are you doing over there hope you're having a wonderful day it's a lovely day that the lord has made.

  • @Pentagonshark666
    @Pentagonshark666 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Belive it or not, but i rembember my past life and i was in USA army in WW2, but i myself was born in 1987 in Estonia and this song is my life.

  • @vanntasticfishn
    @vanntasticfishn Před 6 měsíci +1

    Im so far removed from home and humanity this song helps bring me back.

  • @johnkyle3749
    @johnkyle3749 Před 8 lety +72

    Look how well dressed the audience is

    • @IMGuapo-dg1hu
      @IMGuapo-dg1hu Před 5 lety +1

      John Kyle I noticed that too. People had respect. Times may change but I don’t. You ever start laughing when someone gets mad and tell them they’re great. They don’t know how to respond, but I’m a Vietnam vet in case they want to see if God is real or not. Within the next ten seconds.

    • @numbo655
      @numbo655 Před 4 lety

      This is in Norway btw

  • @betsydonoghuewilson
    @betsydonoghuewilson Před 5 lety +9

    I loved this song as a child and still do! I have stage 4 cancer so waiting to go to my heavenly home!

  • @booboodfool9101
    @booboodfool9101 Před 4 lety +1

    Last year I left my home to travel 15000 kms away from my home, due to the Coronavirus I had to come back... And I spent 2 days trying to get back to my people... And I remember this playing on the airport while looking out the huge windows, cold, alone and hungry; just wanting to be a 5 year old child again on my mother's arms.

  • @thomasshaw4371
    @thomasshaw4371 Před 7 lety +29

    A much simpler time when people were much better to one another,miss those days,for sure

  • @petehugh4717
    @petehugh4717 Před 10 lety +60

    Bobby Bare's song use to keep me company when I was in the service in the late 60's. It help me to think of this song and hear it in my head when thousands of mile from home and all alone.
    Thanks Bobby !

  • @johnnyweston2
    @johnnyweston2 Před 5 lety +3

    :) I was born in 1993, i grew up with those old songs
    still now, I listen to 'em everyday.

  • @SpeegBJ
    @SpeegBJ Před 4 lety +20

    Already moved 12 times by the time I was 10; when this tune came out in '64 I could barely listen to it, so hard it was to find home. Bobby Bare was the first live performer I ever saw at age 14. Thank you.

    • @georgemelvin7687
      @georgemelvin7687 Před 3 lety

      Hello Bonnie, how are you doing?

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

      Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️
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    • @02waltercoverin71
      @02waltercoverin71 Před 2 lety

      Hi Bonnie hope you’re okay?

  • @pagnottafrancalinapagnotta2371
    @pagnottafrancalinapagnotta2371 Před 3 měsíci +1

    It was our song ,he passad away 5 years it brings lots memories 😢😢

  • @JoeHolmes-vx6xq
    @JoeHolmes-vx6xq Před 10 měsíci +7

    I’ve walked on several foreign lands not always by choice, this song always brings a little feather in the throat

  • @paul-young
    @paul-young Před 7 lety +44

    Bobby Bare is still alive as of this writing.
    You know....
    Many too young armed forces left and never returned!
    I like how Bobby is all dressed in just about all Black..
    The sadness of it all. resonated with many J.Cash's memorial war songs.
    All the stone memorials. If only they could speak.
    Blessings to all whether it's you or your're a family member who survived.
    Let me know if you saw this. Love,

  • @shirley9066
    @shirley9066 Před měsícem

    Heard this tune a few months ago coming from an icecream truck. 😊 music only. & I was away from home. About 200 miles away from home.

  • @jo-annhoughton3216
    @jo-annhoughton3216 Před 9 lety +8

    I don't care who wrote it, all I know is when I listen to it, it brings my Dad back to me,, and I can sit and close my eyes and his there with me. If I was to listen to the original it wouldn't be the same! We sang along with ,,,, Bobby Bare,,,,

    • @georgemelvin7687
      @georgemelvin7687 Před 3 lety

      Hello

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

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  • @alexcawthorne811
    @alexcawthorne811 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I don't think there's a bad version of this timeless classic - thank you Hedy West. Although this was the most commercially succesful version I prefer the folk versions to the country one - the best being The Seekers.

  • @StevieB1362
    @StevieB1362 Před 12 lety +12

    Oh what a classic. I'd give anything to go back to those happy days of innocence. Long live Mr. Bare & his great music. The fact he's singing in Germany shows the magnitude of his reach & appeal.

  • @EveSheppeard
    @EveSheppeard Před měsícem

    Eve Sheppeard baby girl in my country and I love ❤️ Bobby Bare ! My Dad's favorite song!

  • @billpirtle1879
    @billpirtle1879 Před 13 dny

    Loved this when I was a young kid

  • @sparkinj7383
    @sparkinj7383 Před 8 lety +6

    I'm currently on a hitchhiking trip across the united states working my way from Maine to Washington state. this song has been on my mind, just about the entire trip because my grandfather used to sing it to himself under his breath whenever things were quiet. I only just now learned the name of the song and singer, and I guarantee I will be playing this song at every bars jukebox whenever available. I'm currently 800 miles from home, planning on traveling 600 more by train due to the generosity of a very kind Marine Corps Vet that served in Korea, and saw combat. he's been telling me stories about the war, about hitchhiking everywhere he went when he was younger, and many many other stories as well. I have been enjoying his company very much, and I will be sad when we part ways. this man stopped by the road and asked me if I needed a ride while I was on my way to find a farm to earn a few dollars at. I wasn't even hitching at the time, he saw me going up a big hill with a heavy pack, and just stopped by. i thanked him for his service immediately after he mentioned he is a vet. and I'd like to thank any vets in any branch of the service that might be reading this. so, thank you for your service, and I appreciate everything that's has been given up so we may be free to have journeys like mine.

    • @lukasgoodmusic854
      @lukasgoodmusic854 Před 8 lety +1

      Please tell me more about youre Story...
      wait to hear Form you

    • @sparkinj7383
      @sparkinj7383 Před 8 lety +1

      +Lukas GoodMusic well, damn. A lot has happened since I met Don in Canajoharie. He bought me a train ticket to Cleveland, Ohio, which I gratefully accepted. on a layover, I met a couple old hippies watching out for what they called "bomb trains" which are essentially freight trains loaded with highly combustible, highly volatile materials or liquids. one of them handed me a 20 and asked me please not to spend it on tobacco, so I vowed to him that I would not. when I arrived in Cleveland, at 5 am, I hung out in the train station for around 2 and a half hours until the sun came up. I wanted to visit the rock and roll hall of fame, but they weren't open until 10. I ended up finding my way to a memorial park for the Navy and Air force, and cleaned up litter before paying my respects and taking pictures. when 10 neared, I was able to enter the rock and roll hall of fame for a price of 23 dollars, which I spent the previous money given to me on. after a few hours of seeing the sights, I sat outside a while and proceeded to find a good shoulder on the side of the road I could hitch at. I walked straight west out of Cleveland on superior ave, and into Lakewood. I was informed that Lakewood was not a city I could legally hitchhike in, so I walked back to Cleveland where I found a very small shoulder, which was my only option. I flew my sign there, which read "I wouldn't pick me up either! west please!" for about 25 minutes before a man picked me up and brought me to his house to relax and have a couple beers. while I was there, he loaded me up on all kinds of gear that he brought wit him when he hitchhiked halfway across the country. stuff like a personal tent, a trekking pole, bear mace, a small tackle box for the fishing gear I was given in NY. a canteen with a pouch I could separate from, liquid candles, and probably more that I've unfortunately forgotten about. he also doubled the amount of money I had on me, which left me with a total of 120. after all that, he brought me back to the train station, where I waited until they opened. he literally told me "Take this, and go as far west as it'll take you by train." so I did. I bought a ticket from Cleveland, Ohio to creston, Iowa, where I made my way to the Twilight Zone Night Club. there was only the bartender, and one customer when I entered. the bartender seemed impressed that I was able to make it halfway across the country in only two weeks, and kept buying me drinks. he brought me to his house, because he had a vacant apartment above his garage he was willing to let me sleep and shower in. I was very grateful of course, as always. he fed me breakfast in the morning, and brought me to a cornerstone on rt 34 so I could head west from there. I stood there on the side of the road for nearly 10 hours with a sign reading "hitchhikers are dangerous" and eventually a couple of girls stopped with a pickup truck. "hop in the bed!" of course I obliged, tossing my stuff in, and myself after it. they brought me around the corner where I was able to introduce myself, and ask where they were headed. thy weren't going far, but they offered me a home cooked meal and a shower and place to sleep. I was tired, cold, and hungry, so I accepted gratefully. I ended up spending two weeks in that house. one of the girls didn't live there, but the other did, and I was able to make great friends. I'll post another comment soon. I have a cheap tablet, and the amount of typing I'm doing is slowing it severely.

    • @sparkinj7383
      @sparkinj7383 Před 8 lety +2

      the girl that did live at that house I was staying at had 3 beautiful daughters, and an extremely dickish boyfriend. I had noticed on my first day there that he had a short temper, and what I witnessed while there did not change my opinion in the slightest. about a week and a half of being there, the two started fighting over something petty. He approached her and started yelling, and swearing at her over her simply talking to a guy, who also had 3 kids, and a fiancée. I walked outside, because it wasnt my circus to be involved in. I heard him yell, I'm done, and he went inside to pack his stuff. he packed up a bag, took his Xbox, and went over to his Buddy's house. a few days passed, with no sign of him, so I started talking to this girl, and she seemed interested in me, well enough anyways. one night, we were sitting on the couch in her breezeway, drinking, talking, listening to music, purely having a good time, without touching or kissing. hell, we weren't even close enough on the couch for our knees to bump. at around 2am, the ex walks in, sees me on the couch, and just jumps on me, pounding on my face. I was drunk, so I had no clue what was going on until he was about halfway through, when I grabbed him by the shirt, and hooked an arm behind him to pull him closer so he couldn't hit me anymore. when he was done, I let him go, stood up, shook his hand, told him that by acting like that, he is not a man, he's still a boy, then I walked outside with my whisky, for a cigarette and to calm myself. I still slept there that night, upstairs, with my bear mace handy, and one eye open. the next day, I was packing up my bag to start heading out again when he left to go to the corner store for a pack of cigarettes. hours went by, and nobody heard from him, until one of his friends told the girl that he was headed to California. supposedly he had sold his Xbox, and bought a bus ticket. i decided to stay awhile anyways, because I wanted to heal up my left side of my face, my lips, and my black eyes and broken blood vessel in my left eye before hitting the road again. it wasn't two days before he started messaging her again, telling her that he's far away from home, and scared shirtless. I laughed when I heard about that. I laughed even harder when I heard that the dickwad didn't even make it a 3 hour drive away from home. he was in des Moines, Iowa! anyways, he was headed home, and I didn't want to have to act on anything, so I kept my mace handy as I packed my bag, and because it was late, I decided to see if I could spend the night on the couch at a Buddy's house just a couple houses down. the next morning, which was yesterday, I left them at about 9am, and started walking west on 34 with my thumb and a sign saying "Its not as bad as it looks!" after a few hours walking, a woman by the name Tammy picked me up, and brought me South to St. Joseph, Missouri, where she dropped me off at a gas station. before I got out of the car, she handed me a 100 dollar bill! I tried to refuse it, but she wouldn't take no for an answer. after about a half hour at the gas station, I met an older couple of hitchhikers after they were dropped off at the same station. we chatted for a while, and eventually we parted ways. after a few minutes, they came back! the woman had reportedly rolled her ankle, and wanted to see if we could go half on a motel to rest it for the night. my ankle was sore as well, so I obliged. we hailed a cab, and eventually found a motel to sleep in. this morning, I fed them breakfast at the neighboring burger king before we got a cab back to the gas station we met at. while I was trying to hit a ride out, an off duty trucker brought me to a truck stop, where I was able to find a ride to Omaha Nebraska, at another truck stop. I'm typing this as I sit in a Pilot\Arbys waiting until morning, when I'll be able to get a ride from a trucker that offered me a ride either south or west in the morning. he won't know which until morning, but my destination has changed from Washington to California, so either way, I'll be getting closer. I'm still going to Washington, but I have a buddy in San Diego who is stationed at the naval base that I'd like to see before the opportunity passes.

  • @rosemarydua3574
    @rosemarydua3574 Před 10 lety +27

    This song of Bobby Bare always bring tears in my eyes as i am less than 5,000 miles away from home,missing you all guys back home.

    • @rosemarydua3574
      @rosemarydua3574 Před 10 lety +11

      ***** I love those classic country songs

    • @rodneytaylor3115
      @rodneytaylor3115 Před 9 lety

      Rosemary if your in the country im thinking of, stay in the rear with the gear. Cpt. Rod Taylor US Army

    • @rosemarydua3574
      @rosemarydua3574 Před 9 lety

      Rodney Taylor Nope sir,middle east right now.thanks anyway and belated Thanksgiving day to all.

    • @georgemelvin7687
      @georgemelvin7687 Před 3 lety

      @@rosemarydua3574 hello Rose

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

      Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️
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  • @maurovinci2971
    @maurovinci2971 Před 4 lety +1

    Hedy West (April 6, 1938 - July 3, 2005) was an American folksinger and songwriter. She belonged to the same generation of folk revivalists as Joan Baez and Judy Collins. Her most famous song "500 Miles" is one of America's most popular folk songs. She was described by the English folk musician A. L.
    We can't forget HEDY WEST author of this music!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @honestj820
      @honestj820 Před rokem

      Hello how are you doing..?😊

  • @JamesPrewitt-ps6sl
    @JamesPrewitt-ps6sl Před 17 dny +1

    10:55am Born and raised on this music. Nothing better, except the gospel of this time!!!

  • @axelschall7964
    @axelschall7964 Před 6 lety +7

    I was a ladd of 15 when I first heard american country music. An old sergeant of the us armee who frequently came by to our restaurant in the frankfort area, took me to the nco and I had the very pleasure to hear this great singer; btw my favorite album is still that "down and dirty", he released in the early '80s. - Do hope, that my English hasn't gone that bad.

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

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  • @dantaylor2025
    @dantaylor2025 Před 9 lety +62

    The old songs like this one really make me miss my dad and remember him even more.

    • @markyeeee
      @markyeeee Před 9 lety +3

      Same for me friend....

    • @mrbmac0509
      @mrbmac0509 Před 9 lety +2

      markyeeee me to!

    • @sherylbeasley4938
      @sherylbeasley4938 Před 9 lety +3

      Same here.

    • @ronaldsolberg6231
      @ronaldsolberg6231 Před 6 lety +6

      I'm 76 now almost 77. I just wonder when my daughter will be thinking and saying the same thing. sure hope not soon. I love life even though nothing but aches and pains.

    • @rockymarino584
      @rockymarino584 Před 6 lety

      Dan Taylor me too!!!

  • @tinawatson1690
    @tinawatson1690 Před 2 lety

    I had the pleasure of meeting him in 1994. I was working at a convenience store in south Florida, he came in with Little Jimmy Dickens. They were doing a fishing show with Wade Reynolds . He is truly a Southern gentleman.

  • @taylorarmour340
    @taylorarmour340 Před 3 lety +1

    I've cried a million tears on this song I'm an old truck driver 52 years

  • @russellheinz3971
    @russellheinz3971 Před 5 lety +13

    20 years old and on a lark I hitched hike from Phoenix, ariz back to my hometown in Iowa. Flagstaff 5:00am so cold waiting for a ride . Oklahoma City praying for a ride because it’s going to rain any minute. Excelsior Springs, Mo at 2:00 in the morning just hoping the cops didn’t see me sleeping downtown under this awning. When I finally got home
    I sat down on a park bench in the town square and thanked God that I made it back in one piece and promised myself I would NEVER do such a dumbass thing again!!! This song was running through my mind on that whole journey.

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

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  • @casesoutherland4175
    @casesoutherland4175 Před 4 lety +54

    This song really hits hard when I listen to it. Even when I am home, it still makes me feel lonely.
    Also, for those of who say you can't use a 12-string for country, kiss it! Bobby Bare is one of the greatest country artists ever and he used 12-strings in his early years! I think the one he has in this video is a Gibson B-25 12.

    • @janetbrowntlc
      @janetbrowntlc Před 2 lety +2

      @Case Southerland , my daddy was a self taught guitar player. He too played a 12 string and he sure could sing too. Had his own band and even his his own radio show for awhile. He sang only Country music.

  • @anelissastanibol5417
    @anelissastanibol5417 Před 7 lety +1

    Definitely know I am getting older when those dears who loved and sang this genre of songs with me are now many more than a million miles beyond the moon.

    • @bobbybare9998
      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety +1

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  • @FAITH-FAY
    @FAITH-FAY Před 4 lety +1

    My mom loved this song. She passed Feb.15,2017. I miss you mom. My heart hurts to see you.

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      @bobbybare9998 Před 3 lety

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  • @carlyleramcharan1879
    @carlyleramcharan1879 Před rokem +4

    I was 8 years old when this song was released. Doesn't get better than this. I just bought me a new copy on 45 rpm.

  • @daveodo4315
    @daveodo4315 Před 2 lety +18

    Living thousands of miles away from where I grew up and far from my oldest friends and family this song really hits me hard and deeply.

  • @jesseschnieders9734
    @jesseschnieders9734 Před 6 lety

    My two year old loves this song. Sad thing is he is 5 miles away living with his mom. Feels like 500. Miss you Jacky.

  • @KeithCarnahan
    @KeithCarnahan Před 2 lety +1

    Reminds me of my time in the Marine Corps. So far away from home.

  • @shemvlogs3744
    @shemvlogs3744 Před 3 lety +3

    This comment section is filled of Nostalgia.💞💕✨

  • @laneoesterle-miller5853
    @laneoesterle-miller5853 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I love Bobby Bare’s version of this amazing song! One of the very best. You feel every emotion. So sad!

  • @beatleme2
    @beatleme2 Před 6 lety +4

    Bobby always had a serious sadness in his eyes. Nobody ever sang this song like him

  • @jackelewish1568
    @jackelewish1568 Před 8 měsíci +2

    One of the best songs to cry yourself asleep to.

  • @twj1996
    @twj1996 Před 10 lety +26

    This song has stood the test of time.

  • @lisamurray3079
    @lisamurray3079 Před 2 lety +3

    Bobby back in the day. This thing gets me in tears. And he drank performing this.

    • @christopheranderson3975
      @christopheranderson3975 Před 2 lety

      It’s a very beautiful song, they don’t make good music like this nowadays don’t you agree ?

    • @genetmeghann5284
      @genetmeghann5284 Před 2 lety

      It's seems you're a true fan and has been to couple of his concert years back, I'm a huge fan too, He is definitely the best

  • @jeffpenney6489
    @jeffpenney6489 Před 2 měsíci

    When I would hear this at night driving down the road. Made me want to head home. Still trucking.

  • @rhpositive2002
    @rhpositive2002 Před 8 lety +6

    My mom is dead and this song always reminds me of her.

  • @yongkim7421
    @yongkim7421 Před 7 lety +21

    I'm five hundred miles away from home.
    Teardrops fell on mama's note when I read the things she wrote
    She said, "We miss you son, we love you come on home."
    Well, I didn't have to pack, I had it all right on my back
    Now I'm five hundred miles away from home.
    Away from home, away from home
    Cold and tired and all alone
    Yes, I'm five hundred miles
    Away from home.
    I know this is the same road I took the day I left home
    But it sure looks different now
    Well, I guess I look different too cause time changes everything
    I wonder what they'll say when they see their boy looking this way
    Oh, I wonder what they'll say when I get home.
    Can't remember when I ate it's just thumb and walk and wait
    And I'm still five hundred miles away from home
    If my luck had been just right I'd be with them all tonight
    But I'm still five hundred miles away from home.
    Away from home, away from home
    Cold and tired and all alone
    Yes, I'm five hundred miles
    Away from home...

  • @meimeianddongdong
    @meimeianddongdong Před 4 lety +3

    Very sad and touching song .

  • @FRANKIESIXTOES
    @FRANKIESIXTOES Před 4 měsíci +2

    One of the great songs of all time. It has a meaning for so many people.

  • @tedpeterson1156
    @tedpeterson1156 Před 2 lety +1

    I remember we had curtains just like those dresses. Musta been a popular pattern

    • @honestj820
      @honestj820 Před rokem

      Hello how are you doing today?😊

  • @robertjrussotti1037
    @robertjrussotti1037 Před 5 lety +7

    For me the 500 miles are eternity for the loved ones I have lost. This song makes me cry.

  • @sppatrick6
    @sppatrick6 Před 13 lety +12

    I'm 16 years old raised on this kind of music. this is my all time favorite by far. Bobby Bare is absolutely great.

    • @Haadi42
      @Haadi42 Před 9 měsíci

      I wish to know the same. Only 3 years younger than you, if the math inside my head adds up

  • @jesseking3277
    @jesseking3277 Před 2 lety +1

    love this i would walk bout 5 miles from me house to grammas and back home sung this song all the way and back

  • @michaellangston5692
    @michaellangston5692 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Always love to hear this song and nobody ever sing it like he does

  • @evefox8284
    @evefox8284 Před rokem +2

    I remember this so well. I sang every word. Thanks Gary Spradlin

    • @ericsmith1786
      @ericsmith1786 Před rokem

      Amazing singer nice memories back home still listening to his song... How are you Eve Fox ?

  • @shanephillips1730
    @shanephillips1730 Před rokem +2

    Oh, how I wanna go home!

  • @kathrynocheltree5371
    @kathrynocheltree5371 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Ive always loved this song. It takes me back a long, long time.

  • @juancarloscervantes3285

    My father in-law brother did a 40 year 40 years sentence in jail and this song was his favorite