My brother died about 6 months ago in a sprint car racing accident. He was blowing up the tires before his race and one exploded and crushed the whole left side of his head. This was his favorite song on the entire planet. And it will forever be the song that reminds me of him
So sad to die so young but I hope he loved what he was doing....and that he didn't suffer long. Terrible tragedy. Such a great song.....gotta love anyone who enjoys it as much as i do!!!!
everybody says that country sucks, but if you're ever at a party and you start to play this song....everybody, and i mean EVERYBODY sings along and NOBODY complains, what does that tell yah?????? COUNTRY RULES!
I'm Denver born and raised, and the Dirt Band was quite highly thought of around here back in the day. One of the very first concerts I ever saw was when they played the field house of the local college. Fun show. Perhaps my biggest memory of that night was how often everyone in the band would just switch instruments and they'd all play something else every few songs. LOTS of talent there.
Sending long distance hugs, for ur loss. I lost my 29 yr old daughter on Feb 2 2023, & she loved this song too! Hopefully, they're singing this together, & fishing in the dark...
I’ll never forget this song. Driving around in high school and my buddies Ford ranger pick up. Going hunting fishing such a great life. What the fuck happened?
This man is playing drums and the harmonica at the same time. Even at the most simple pattern that's some talent for sure! Love the song, thanks Brandon Walker 👍🤘
When I was a very young girl, 8,9, 10... my aunt Billy and Cousin Dawn, used to run the Fan Club for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and a few summers I got to travel with my Aunt and Cousin following the band around selling shirts, tapes, posters etc... it was a lot of fun. These guys treated me very well and gave me back stage passes to every concert. Back when Lenny Martinez was the manager. Good times and memories I will never forget.
I’m not a big country fan. I’m even less of an old school country fan. But this song hits me in a different way and I can’t explain it. It’s almost a perfect song. I can’t stop listening to it 😂 it’s great!
Those loud, staccato, guitar licks, and the harmonica coming in right behind them are uncommonly good. Not to mention the great vocal harmony. This has become a strong, but pleasant ear worm, lately.
2020 listening to this was fishing in the dark.. then my woman called me.. so now I'm layin in the dark dam woman fell asleep.. so i left her I'm back out fishing in the dark morning...
Taken from the album "Hold On" (1987), this was the last Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album to feature founding member John McEuen before leaving for a solo career until returning to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 2002. The album produced 3 chart-topping singles: "Baby's Got a Hold on Me", "Fishin' in the Dark", and "Oh What a Love".👍
And no one there has any recording device held in the air, but instead are just sitting there listening and appreciating this incredible band! Those were the days
This song takes me back to outdoor summer barbeques when I was little, laying a blanket down and watching for shooting stars, eventually waking up in bed having been carried there. Childhood is such a short and precious thing.
My daddy died in 09 and this gives me goose bumps every time. Something my momma til this day doesn't get. It don't matter if we sit forever and the fish don't bite. This song is it.
My dad always listens to country, and when I was younger this was always my favorite country song, I would get so excited hearing it come on the radio.
Lazy yellow moon comin' up tonite, shinin' thru the trees, Crickets are singin' and lightning bugs are floatin on the breeze Baby get ready..... Across the field where the creek turns back by the ole stone road I'm gonna take you to a special place that nobody knows Baby get ready.....OooooooOooo You and me going fishing in the dark, Lying on our backs and counting the stars Where the cool grass grows. Down by the river in the full moon light, We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night Just movin' slow... Stayin' the whole night thru, feels so good to be with you... Spring is almost over and the summer's comin' the days are gettin' long Waited all winter for the time to be right, just to take you along Baby get ready..... And it don't matter if we sit forever and the fish don't bite Jump in the river and cool ourselves from the heat of the night Baby get ready.....OoooooooOoo [Repeat the CHORUS (x3)] You and me going fishin in the dark!
I love all the music by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Each band member adds something special, but I could listen to Jimmy Ibbotson sing all day. He makes you want to jump up and sing along!
His name is Mike, he is my favorite ex boyfriend. He sang this to me as we danced in the basement of a frat house, UW Madison, 1991… I broke his heart because I felt I wasn’t worthy of his love. Nevertheless, this song always makes me think of him and smile!
Today is 4/25/2024 & I've just learned about this song. And I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! Been playing it @ least 20 times a day since the 1st time . It's a FEEL GOOD song!!
I'm 15 and going to see them live for the 3rd time soon. The last two times, we got to meet them backstage. I wish more people today still liked this kind of music...
BIG shout out to James Arvey Ibbotson for going from a teenage session drummer to a hit writing and producer, multi instrument playing expert, and remaining grounded to his 70's. Ibby you were and still are one of the best.
★★★★★ I loved this Song when I was a kid! I use to listen to it whenever I went to my Grandma & Grandpa's place. Good times.....Good times. Thank you for posting it!
i always listened to this song when i was little growing up going to camp grounds with the family on my ole walkman cassette player...DAMN THTS BEEN YRS...
Sing it, Jimmy!!! He surely does NOT look drunk. My GOD, where would anybody think that! He's just having a good time singing a fun song. End of story! These guys were pro's!! Great vid -- thanks for sharing it with us! :-)
@WolfMichael11 I was 5 years old when this song came out. This is when country music was still country music. I grew up on this music. I totally agree with you dude.
Well it's 4/25/2024 today. Hope you've been doing good. Listen to this song daily to get a burst of Feel Good energy. It's what I do now that I've heard it.
I grew up in Nebraska! So, I grew up on country and I’ll always remember this song and know all the words which is crazy as I was little. I miss childhood 😢
I was raised listening to this song when we went places,even around the corner to school,it means a lot because I miss going fishing in the dark with my dad
My brother died about 6 months ago in a sprint car racing accident. He was blowing up the tires before his race and one exploded and crushed the whole left side of his head. This was his favorite song on the entire planet. And it will forever be the song that reminds me of him
I am sorry for that that makes me sad
So sad to die so young but I hope he loved what he was doing....and that he didn't suffer long. Terrible tragedy. Such a great song.....gotta love anyone who enjoys it as much as i do!!!!
Sorry for your loss
Who asked?
@@dogfood2461 dick head
This is country when country was country
If your one of the 800 ppl that don't like this song get your head checked
My uncle follows your profile! Are you the sandwich prince that made all the videos and the uploads all that?
Exactly
They probably think jelly roll and morgan wallen have talent
💀
everybody says that country sucks, but if you're ever at a party and you start to play this song....everybody, and i mean EVERYBODY sings along and NOBODY complains, what does that tell yah?????? COUNTRY RULES!
30 years later and still a hit
Agree with you
Travis Decker kaybe n
Darn good song
10-4
Yup
Look on drummer's face is like "I can't believe you guys talked me into doing the harmonica at the same time! This is SO MUCH HARDER than it looks!!"
I'm Denver born and raised, and the Dirt Band was quite highly thought of around here back in the day. One of the very first concerts I ever saw was when they played the field house of the local college. Fun show. Perhaps my biggest memory of that night was how often everyone in the band would just switch instruments and they'd all play something else every few songs. LOTS of talent there.
He’s been doing it for 50 years
@@jesus001ify lol thats awesome
I thought the same thing lol
This song has great base.
My son passed away on February 1, 2024. He sang this song his junior year in high school at homecoming. It was one of his favorites.
I'm so sorry you lost your son hug's and prayers
Sending long distance hugs, for ur loss.
I lost my 29 yr old daughter on Feb 2 2023, & she loved this song too! Hopefully, they're singing this together, & fishing in the dark...
One of the most underrated bands of all time.
Joshua Brooks ya know it!
For true...I think they're blood related to brooks and Dunn somehow
@@jamesp6283 I don't know
For sure! The Kentucky Headhunters were madly underrated as well
Sadly yes
Best country song of all time. I'm a die hard metal-head and I can still appreciate the greatness of this excellence.
I am a metal head and I love the guitar sounds in this song
Metalhead here too. A hit is a hit no matter the style! Stay metal, my friend🤘🤘🤘
this is good but better than hank williams? lol huh
@@leahflower9924 lol huh everybody is entitled to their own opinion.
@@JgWerd the palm mutes tho 💗💗❤️❤️❤️
My husband left this world just a month ago. This song was one of our favorites, since we were dating. I miss him so much. R.I.P Ed Martin 1985-2022
Oh how terrible. I am so sorry.
Your husband lives on, in your heart and the memories you made with him - like this one.
May the Lord bless you in this life and may you one day walk hand in hand with your sweet husband on the shores of the eternal Crystal sea.
So young....God Bless..
I'm sorry for your loss, at least he left us with great taste in music and you in his heart.
Thank y'all for the kind words. He is still loved & missed and I still sing this song to him whenever I hear it. I hope he hears me. God Bless
I’ll never forget this song. Driving around in high school and my buddies Ford ranger pick up. Going hunting fishing such a great life. What the fuck happened?
U got old .. its still happening...lol no disrespect I don't know ur age..lol
❤️❤️❤️❤️
liberal democrats
Took it all for granted...i did it too...
This man is playing drums and the harmonica at the same time. Even at the most simple pattern that's some talent for sure! Love the song, thanks Brandon Walker 👍🤘
very complex band
Happy early birthday
damn right
Anna Marie Helvit of Katzenjammer plays piano, glockenspiel and harmonica at the same time. And she sings when not using the harmonics.
Back when country music was music. Not like the crap of today where all you need is a look.
Todays country music has no substance.
Bros in boots, today's "country" is painful to listen to.
Nikster Goldie its all starting to become pop music
You’re listening to the wrong country stations. Tune into some Texas country.
@@nikstergoldie5307 that's why I don't listen to ir
So true
2019..still fishing in the dark
Same here!
same heres
JAY ALEXANDER 2020 still fishing in the dark. Anything biting?
Mr Coolio same here
Been fishin in the dark for forever now
When I was a very young girl, 8,9, 10... my aunt Billy and Cousin Dawn, used to run the Fan Club for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and a few summers I got to travel with my Aunt and Cousin following the band around selling shirts, tapes, posters etc... it was a lot of fun. These guys treated me very well and gave me back stage passes to every concert. Back when Lenny Martinez was the manager. Good times and memories I will never forget.
Hello fellow Huffman
Every 80s kid listened to this riding in their grandparents' Oldsmobile to a family reunion. Or maybe it was just me. ;-)
it was a 74 "Cuda"for me
It was one of those Pontiac station wagons for me as a kid. Rode in the back to be a rebel without a seatbelt!
I think it was just you.
Love this kind of country music!! Brings back childhood memories!! Love it!!
My sister and I used to dance to this with my Aunt, either at their place or the family cabin on the lake. Love this song, MEMORIES.
It sure does for me too..🥰
Perfect first date song! Greatness knows no age!
Just goes to show the dirt band could rock when they wanted too. One of the greatest bands and vocals ever.
I don't really believe they were the best. But, I still like it!
@@milesmccracken7196 he said one of the greatest not the best read before you write.
No lip syncing here! They never had to! Shame for saying so!
I've been listening to this group since 1988 and still am today. Just proves true music never gets old. I love it 👍👍. Greetings from 🏴
I’m not a big country fan. I’m even less of an old school country fan. But this song hits me in a different way and I can’t explain it. It’s almost a perfect song. I can’t stop listening to it 😂 it’s great!
It is amazing! And these guys pull it off so well. My fiancee introduced me to it, and we are planning to play it at our wedding next year.
@@nopcshere6097 that’s so sweet. My husband is a huge outdoorsman and it makes me think of him. A sweet love song
Should see Kanye see if he likes it
Same here!!
It gives you a GOOD FEELING is what it does.
I've been listening to it over & over again everyday & I feel great!!
In high school, I'd always imagined the song's setting is where I'd take my date. 10 years later, haven't happened yet :(
They'll come along one day, usually the diamonds are found by those who know where to look. Dont stop believing +
Did it happen?
It will..🥰
Never give up on love.
Those loud, staccato, guitar licks, and the harmonica coming in right behind them are uncommonly good. Not to mention the great vocal harmony. This has become a strong, but pleasant ear worm, lately.
Thank god my mom played this for me and my brother when I was little, I love it :D
I totally remember this song for childhood.
Great song
Same
As I get older I learn to appreciate the talent of bands like this.
If Valentine's day was in April. This would be the song for it..
I showed my Asian friends in asia
2020 listening to this was fishing in the dark.. then my woman called me.. so now I'm layin in the dark dam woman fell asleep.. so i left her I'm back out fishing in the dark morning...
Its a good thing shes sleeping,the way things are in 2020,Donny
Songs like this one prove, at least to me that country has taken quite a nose dive especially after achy breky heart. This song rocks!!!
man the dirt band sure could rock the hell out. wish ida grown up during that era
Mr. James ~
Can you imagine ALL the music waiting for us back Home?🤗
They still playing. I saw them in concert last night in Ohio. So many years later and not a thing has changed.
For real
They still can. I saw them last year. They were awesome. Weirdest things, I was never a fan until I saw them live!
Dan Dubreuil I’ve always been a fan of em. Never had a chance to see em live though
Kids in the new millennium are not enjoying good music as I did back in the days, this is pure magic 🎁🎁
My husband has been gone 16 years today and this was one of his favorite songs it still reminds me of Ed
I never met him but because of you he is in my prayers tonight, keep your head up and live the life he would want you to
Fishing that elusive fish. Love this song. The real deal.
i dont see how people can hate this song my true love and i got together our second time fishing in the dark you know who you are DJ I still love you
Hi ,how are you,i hope your fine?
Taken from the album "Hold On" (1987), this was the last Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album to feature founding member John McEuen before leaving for a solo career until returning to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 2002. The album produced 3 chart-topping singles: "Baby's Got a Hold on Me", "Fishin' in the Dark", and "Oh What a Love".👍
My daddy used to sing this to when he would put me to bed, there were others but i always remember this song.
Hello gorgeous how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
I have always loved this song - and it's quite awesome that an original guitarist for THE EAGLES is playing for them on it!
Yeah Bernie Leaden was briefly in the band. I thought that was Bernie. Jackson Browne also was in NGDB briefly
Hi there,how are you,i hope your fine?
Im 15, and i think we need this music today. Todays music that most teens listen to sucks.
Who else is watching in 2020?
Me!!
I was and again in 21😁
This song will never die in our hearts even after there gone
Jimmie Fadden (the drummer) has to be one of the most talented musicians I've ever heard. Amazingly awesome song
And no one there has any recording device held in the air, but instead are just sitting there listening and appreciating this incredible band! Those were the days
They definitely had recording devices back then. They just were more obvious so you would probably be stopped from bringing them in.
I dont remember how I met this song but thank God internet exists
A Band that transcends time, generations and just never gets old!
Incomparable🎶 Is this your favorite song?
Hi there,how are you,i hope your fine?
This song takes me back to outdoor summer barbeques when I was little, laying a blanket down and watching for shooting stars, eventually waking up in bed having been carried there. Childhood is such a short and precious thing.
Hi there,how are you,i hope your fine?
Hello dear,how is the weather treating you?
My daddy died in 09 and this gives me goose bumps every time. Something my momma til this day doesn't get. It don't matter if we sit forever and the fish don't bite. This song is it.
Hello dear,how is the weather treating you?
When I was a kid this was my dad's favourite song. To this day, it is still one of the few country songs I enjoy.
This is the real country music 🎶 I was rase on
This was one of my favorite song of theirs as a kid
This is one of my favorite songs second to Brad paseleys Mr police man.
+oct484 I miss "old country" I grew up on this! and Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks all of the oldies but goodies.
+oct484 Me too.
+Kimberlynn Womack "old" what are you 20?
kevin lakey closer to 30 actually
I'll still blast this full power when it comes on the radio!
My dad always listens to country, and when I was younger this was always my favorite country song, I would get so excited hearing it come on the radio.
Lazy yellow moon comin' up tonite,
shinin' thru the trees,
Crickets are singin' and lightning bugs
are floatin on the breeze
Baby get ready.....
Across the field where the creek turns back by the ole stone road
I'm gonna take you to a special place that nobody knows
Baby get ready.....OooooooOooo
You and me going fishing in the dark,
Lying on our backs and counting the stars
Where the cool grass grows.
Down by the river in the full moon light,
We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night
Just movin' slow...
Stayin' the whole night thru, feels so good to be with you...
Spring is almost over and the summer's comin'
the days are gettin' long
Waited all winter for the time to be right, just to take you along
Baby get ready.....
And it don't matter if we sit forever and the fish don't bite
Jump in the river and cool ourselves from the heat of the night
Baby get ready.....OoooooooOoo
[Repeat the CHORUS (x3)]
You and me going fishin in the dark!
My 4 year old daughter’s favorite song (thanks to dad). Song will be awesome for another 100 years!
You gotta respect a band that can keep great timing and harmony!! Bernie Leadon, from The Eagles fame, will always be one of my favorite guitarist!!
This song hits different when you have actually been on a night fishing adventure
I've been a metal head my whole life (35 years), but for the last year I've been listening to old country and freakin love it!!
As a man who studied psych, you don't know anything till about 33, founding fathers knew this, president age has to be 35.
classic country nvr dies.....
Verna Mariano-Garcia a
Hi ,how are you,i hope your fine?
This sounds GOOD!😌 I wish I could be a little kid again, or at least have that feelin, or at least when summer comes again😄🙌🏼🎶
Damn they were good! Jimmy's voice is amazing.
That’s talent when you sound just like the album. Today, no one sounds like the albums because they can’t actually sing it’s the machines doing it
I love all the music by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Each band member adds something special, but I could listen to Jimmy Ibbotson sing all day. He makes you want to jump up and sing along!
Me and my moms favorite song❤❤❤ RIP momma playing this song for you.
His name is Mike, he is my favorite ex boyfriend. He sang this to me as we danced in the basement of a frat house, UW Madison, 1991… I broke his heart because I felt I wasn’t worthy of his love. Nevertheless, this song always makes me think of him and smile!
Hello Tracy how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
Hi dear,how are you,i hope your fine?
Today is 4/25/2024 & I've just learned about this song.
And I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!
Been playing it @ least 20 times a day since the 1st time .
It's a FEEL GOOD song!!
It's May 2nd 2024, I've just found this song and I totally love it too. 👌
What kinda music do you listen to that you dont know fishin in the dark
@amandakreider4140 back then I was into rock and metal because of my teenage kids. My taste in music has changed a lot since then.
30+ years later, this is still a fun song
15 years and this shit is still amazing 🤩
I remember in middle school when we did dance class we always danced to this song
love this song , am 62 and still looking for someone to come fishing with me
I'm 15 and going to see them live for the 3rd time soon. The last two times, we got to meet them backstage. I wish more people today still liked this kind of music...
This is a iconic hit, everyone knows it. Classic drinking song!
My very first concert when I was a child. Didn’t appreciate them at the time. But they are quite good. But I’m 40 now. A lot of time to sink in.
Going fishin right now!!! A 6 pack and a can of grizzly, life is good
BIG shout out to James Arvey Ibbotson for going from a teenage session drummer to a hit writing and producer, multi instrument playing expert, and remaining grounded to his 70's. Ibby you were and still are one of the best.
Ditto!
★★★★★
I loved this Song when I was a kid! I use to listen to it whenever I went to my Grandma & Grandpa's place. Good times.....Good times. Thank you for posting it!
It was my favorite as a kid too still one of my very favorites
Came here after watching Home Free's fun new a cappella mash-up of Fishin' and Boondocks. Such good music from all these great bands! Love it!
i always listened to this song when i was little growing up going to camp grounds with the family on my ole walkman cassette player...DAMN THTS BEEN YRS...
Hi ,how are you,i hope your fine?
Sing it, Jimmy!!! He surely does NOT look drunk. My GOD, where would anybody think that! He's just having a good time singing a fun song. End of story! These guys were pro's!! Great vid -- thanks for sharing it with us! :-)
Reminds me of the summer when me and my dad were cruising around in his old pick up truck and listening to country! Good memories : ) aw.
I love this song
This song comes on every time I think of going fishin'. And it doesn't leave my mind for hours. Such a great song.
I love how he is still able to sing this song almost exactly as the album version was!!
It is literaly impossible not to like this song.
I love this just taking my wife fishing nothing like it and if this song is on I crank it up
This sounds damn good to be a live performance old video on youtube. Better than the one they play on the radio.
This song is my childhood at my one Aunt and Uncles place, and at the family cabin. Still love it to this day.
best summer song ever! Lets go fishing!
I agree
love this song. my mom and her sister would sing this song when doing the dishes when growing up. Thanks to my mom I got hooked on this song.
Loved this song and dancing to it in my livingroom.
I think this is probably one of country's all time greatest songs! Still listening in 2012!
Definitely always puts a smile on my face to hear the good Ole music
These guys can drink beers around a campfire 10/10.
@WolfMichael11 I was 5 years old when this song came out. This is when country music was still country music. I grew up on this music. I totally agree with you dude.
I'm in backing 1979 when when I was in I was like 17 and Ohio when I was playing it with my daughter this on first came out it was good old times
they are coming to Wisconsin next Thursday, can’t wait…bringing all four kids! Can’t wait for Mr. Bo🥰
Hi ,how are you,i hope your fine?
If your watching this in 2021 your a freaking legend and i hope you have a great day
Well it's 4/25/2024 today.
Hope you've been doing good.
Listen to this song daily to get a burst of Feel Good energy.
It's what I do now that I've heard it.
I grew up in Nebraska! So, I grew up on country and I’ll always remember this song and know all the words which is crazy as I was little. I miss childhood 😢
Has to be one of the most covered country song ever. I love it!
I have an Old Poster of the Dirt Band Given to me by a great friend when they performed in Baker City Or. Back in the 60s
or 70s
I was raised listening to this song when we went places,even around the corner to school,it means a lot because I miss going fishing in the dark with my dad
Great song. Not sure anyone can come close to singing it as well! Great job......thanks to Blake and the Voice for bringing this song back up!