Kathy Mattea - Where've You Been?
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- "Where've You Been?" was written by Jon Vezner and Don Henry. Jon Vezner (husband of Kathy Mattea) wrote the song about his grandparents. The song was written for Kathy Mattea, who initially refused to record it, saying it would be too difficult to sing in concerts without crying. Co-writers Jon Vezner and Don Henry pitched the song all around Nashville. Everyone loved the song, but no one wanted to record it. In the end, Mattea finally relented and recorded the song the way it had originally been presented to her - a simple arrangement with guitar, piano, and upright bass.. She recalls:
"It's a true story about Jon's grandparents. They had both gotten very sick and were in the same hospital, but didn't know it. His grandmother had been slowly losing it, and she didn't recognize anybody. She was in unfamiliar surroundings, so she finally quit talking altogether. Jon was there visiting, and he was up seeing his grandfather; he said to the nurse, "Has anybody brought him down to see her?" She said no, and he asked if he could do that.
"They said yes, so he wheeled his grandfather into his grandmother's room. His grandfather kept stroking her hair, saying, "Look at her hair. Nobody has hair like grandma," and she looked at him and said, "Where have you been?" It was the first thing she had said in weeks.
"When Jon told me the story for the first time, it was before we had even gotten engaged, and he just cried and cried. When he played the song for me and the first chorus came around, I knew where he was going with the lyric, and I just couldn't believe he could be that vulnerable as a writer, to put that moment in a song."
The song was Mattea's biggest hit, winning her a Grammy. It also won Song of the Year (1990) at the Grammys, CMA's and ACM's.
Claire had all but given up
When she and Edwin fell in love
She touched his face and shook her head
In disbelief, she sighed and said
In many dreams I've held you near
Now, at last, you're really here!
Where've you been?
I've looked for you forever and a day
Where've you been?
I'm just not myself when you're away
He asked her for her hand for life
And she became a salesman's wife
He was home each night by eight
But one stormy evening, he was late
Her frightened tears fell to the floor
Until his key turned in the door
Where've you been?
I've looked for you forever and a day
Where've you been?
I'm just not myself when you're away
They'd never spent a night apart
For sixty years she heard him snore
Now they're in a hospital
In separate beds on different floors
Claire soon lost her memory
Forgot the names of family
She never spoke a word again
Then one day, they wheeled him in
He held her hand and stroked her head
In a fragile voice she said
Where've you been?
I've looked for you forever and a day
Where've you been?
I'm just not myself when you're away
No, I'm just not myself when you're away
My wife is in a nursing home. This song made me cry.
I'm so sorry. 😔😔💔
I'm so sorry. (((Hugs))) ❤
Sending a hug to you today.
🫂... not how we expect things to go but she has you there. All that will ever matter.
I took care of my mom for 8 months at home after she was diagnosed with 4-stage Cancer 😢
My husband, age 56, just passed away last week. I watched him fight so hard for so long but eventually, he let go. Oh my Rob....I too, looked for you forever and a day, then I found you....though we shared a mere 12 years, you filled them with so many memories. This song was one of them. As we'd listen, he'd get all teary-eyed and hold my hand. Now that is true love.
My condolences
Oh bless your heart ❤️ prayers for you during this awfully hard time.
@@cherylallison4166 thank you.
So so sorry 💞💞
I'm so sorry! 💔💔
Dad passed away this past Sunday with me holding him. Mom left in September. Reunited again ❤😢🎉
My deepest sympathies 🥀
My mother suffered with this deadly disease - I watched my father cater to her every need - his love for her was forever - I will always remember him for this - my mother at times would address me by my father's name but I took my cue from him and learned of love in such a different way - to this day I thank him for his skills and leadership whenever I remember both - RIP Mom and Dad - thank you for your guidance and love
My hubby and I are living the bridge of this song right now. We have pneumonia and he also has blood clots.
It's such a blessing to LOVE the man you married. Would y'all pray for us?
We are healed, Praise God!!
❤ with you ❤
My sister just lost her husband to cancer after a wonderful 55 years of marriage .
My dad and mom had periods of being separated due to illness. This describes what that was like.
My Dad passed away from Alzheimer’s last year. It really is the long goodbye. After his diagnosis, we watched him decline over seven years. He lived an amazing life, and we miss him every day. Thank you, Miss Kathy, for this beautiful masterpiece 🙏🏾✝️❤️
It is the known as the long goodbye for a reason. You say goodbye to that person over& over again.not knowing if or when they can reach out
My Mom was 32 when she married my Dad. He passed away last year just after their 60th wedding anniversary, and now I am her guardian. She asks me every where my Dad is. Her dementia doesn’t allow her to even realize he is gone.
I used to love this song, but now that I am living it the meaning is more powerful than ever. I pray for the day when Mom will get to see Dad again because I know she will say to him, “Where have you been?”
Yes one day we will all meet our loved ones in Heaven
Your story made me cry.
God bless you Rick, I've walked that same path. I took care of my dear old step-mom, June, for thirteen years, until she went to be with my Dad again; he was only 60 when he died...I'm now much older than he got to be. I believe they are together again, in harmony.
Coincidentally, that was the name of our farm in Nova Scotia.
Your posting is dated two years ago; it doesn't get any easier does it.
😢😢
I'm living your story now, Rick. I'm not sure I believe in the traditional form of heaven, but I know my mother-in-law does; she's just scared to go around that last bend, even though she truly believes something better is there, including her husband of 76 1/2 yerars. Peacw to all who mourn.
God bless, know that in her heart he lives there forever.💕♥️❤️🌅
This should be used in Alzheimer's Disease commercials. This IS a POWERFUL Song!!!! The Love, Compassion and Kindness in Kathy's Voice IS just absolutely Amazing and Beautiful!!! I saw this when this song came out on MTV. I cried my eyes and heart out and all these years later, it is unchanged! Thank You Kathy, You are one of the most Precious and Beautiful Souls that Graced our World!!!!
Joseph& I went thru this together. He fought so hard to understand why this happened yo him❤
I am so sorry I feel so bad😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😢😢
Niki white,my husband joseph us in heaven& out of pain. Loving him everday
I'm crying, you're crying, we're all crying...
xedra every damn time
Is that what's happening - this old sentimental beat up Vietnam vet just thought my eyes were leaking.
Yeah . . .
Am not. It’s allergies. In January. That’s all.
Kathy Mattea's husband wrote this song about his grandparents. So it's a true love story. It's a touching and beautiful story.
I never really "got" this song when it came out. After that, my grandmother passed away from Alzheimers. Now my mother has it and is headed down the same path. This song now means so much more to me, and I cry whenever I hear it because I understand exactly what the couple in the song went through and how the writer felt seeing them decline. This is one of the most powerful, meaningful songs I have ever heard and I am grateful to Kathy Mattea for recording it - her voice, emotion, and phrasing perfectly convey what the song is all about.
This beautiful song reminds me of my deceased parents. After we lost Dad, Mom was never the same. She carried on and was strong, but knowing her, she missed her mate. Mom joined Dad 20 months after his death. I miss them both, but they are reunited in the presence of the Lord. And that, my friend, is also beautiful!
Yes, it is.
My grandparents were in a nursing home same room thank God. There were 6 months apart in death. ❤
I can relate after my mum passed in 2012 me Da was never the same and 1 year and 7 months later he passed.
It's common for long married couples to die within a year or two of the firsts death. But they never reunite. The ONLY line of truth in the various fibs foisted on "believers" is the one about " from dust to dust." Religion is the easiest scam to get your money. And control you. Trump is GOD. Send HIM money!
Wonderful song though.🤑
Just lost my wife of 54 years and I listen to this and cry my eyes out. Love this song!
You just can't help but cry when you hear this song😥😥😥
You are not human if you don't break down and cry when this song plays
I at the end...
Constance Lane I kinda wimpier some
Constance Lane this song tugs my heart strings
3 people in the room listening to this song.. 3 people reaching for the box of tissues to wipe away tears. xx
I cry from beginning to end. It describes my life and I don’t want it to end like that. It is the only song that I love so much that it breaks my heart. 🙏🏻💔
This was our wedding song as I walked down the aisle to my handsome groom of 33 years now. 💕
Years ago I fell in love with this song then I found out that it became the National Alzheimer's Association's Theme Song...they deserve it...I still love this song.
+Cathy Miller Both my parents had it. Fortunately they were able to stay in their own home instead of a care facility. My mom was with him when he died & she passed away about 2 years later.
Cathy Miller years ago I didn't. Know who this was but I liked this song
You should listen to"Saving Grace" by Jerry Sally or the version by Cordle, Jackson & Sally it will truly help you if you are dealing with a loved one going through Alzheimer's.
@@sarahswomley2580 God be with you!
I didn't know that, Yes very fitting🙏🛐🙏
This song gets me EVERY time. We all look for a love like that--even when we worry about losing it.
I agree, especially about losing it. I have loved like this beautiful song, but not have been loved. Regardless, when I see an elder couple walking hand in hand, I mist up and thank God that after all these years they are still celebrating their love. Totally beautiful!
Me too
😮this is absolutely the way l feel after 52 years of marriage
Your words are so perfect!!!!!
@@audie9941 that's beautiful.. congratulations
The BEST Country song ever written. Whitney Houston or any other I don't think can't outdo this in the purest form. Kathy had me in tears watching her on TV as a kid singing this song at the Grammy's. I can still feel this in my heart when I think of a Love Story brought to life in a song.. Thank you Kathy for this gift of LOVE.
Saddest and bestCounty song ever goes to George Jones with: he stopped loving her today.
I agree, Judy. George Jones’ He Stopped Loving Her Today is a good one but doesn’t tug my heart like Where’ve You Been. That song represents a love story in the truest sense.
She didn't write it actually, it was done by another artist who sang this at The Blue Bird Cafe. It never became a solid hit, until Mattea used it for her single. It's a true story based on the Grandparents of the singer/songwriter (I can't think of his name). It was in Ken Burns' documentary Country Music.
@@maureen3134I wish I was like Whitney Houston and sing that song. I always think of this song and thought SOMEONE would love me like that till the end. ❤❤❤ I love Kathy for moving my heart to this song .
@@ThrdSonofSpardareally? This song I thought would be much bigger than it was. It is my song for my mom and everyone that I have missed and loved. ❤❤❤ I still cry even now❤
when country was a story bout life insteat of about convincing people of how country you are
Mark Amstoid Perfectly said
Mark Amstoid I know what u mean
Mark Amstoid Yes!
Mark Amstoid when sex didn't have to sell, talent did
@@amazingcars8303 you got that right now it's about how someone looks an not how they sound I always say if I wanted to see a naked woman I'd look on porn hub not cmt
I saw her on TV once. I'm not normally a country fan but this song is great. She wrote it about her husband's grandparents. The grandma had dementia and the grandpa took care of her. They both got sick and were admitted to the hospital. Grandma stopped eating and speaking and shut down. Grandpa finally got well enough to come visit her on another floor and she woke right up and asked "Where have you been?" True love means taking care of someone when they are old and frail.
Correction her husband wrote the song.
Exactly.
So beautiful ❤
One of the most gorgeous voices in music.
I love her singing and her songs. One day I happened to make a service call for the company I worked for in Cross Lanes, WV. I was shocked to see her photos on the wall and the piano. I asked the lady if she was related to Kathy Mattea and she told me that she was Kathy's mom. It was an honor and a pleasure to just talk to her about her daughter, but it got even better when I asked if that was Kathy's piano. She said yes and asked me if I played. "A little" I replied. I could never have asked to play it, so I was blown away when her mom asked me if I'd like to play Kathy's piano. Although I'ver never met Kathy, when I hear her music, I always remember visiting her home and playing her piano.
That'[s a really nice anecdotal comment. .
Wow what an amazing story. Thanks for sharing.
Wow what a story. Love it.
Bildad1976 I live near Cross Lanes 😀
Wow! What a wonderful story and an incredible Blessing for both you and Kathy’s Mom!
Lost mom to dementia in 2019, then lost dad to covid on September 27th of 2020. They are both gone now and we miss them both so much. We go on as they would both want us to, but trust me, it will never be the same, ever. Rest in peace to two of the greatest people in the world. A piece of our hearts is gone.
I lost my mother to dementia last year. She was diagnosed with “Failure to Thrive”, due to the isolation from CoVid quarantine. Lost my dad five years ago.
I understand the heartbreak and loss.
I lost my mom and dad to the exact same cancer last year,"wherev you been I've been waiting on you".We're the last words she ever spoke to me and that will haunt me the rest of my life.
To anyone thinking of listening to Kathy Mattea, a warning: When Kathy aims for your heart SHE WILL NOT MISS!
Joey Fredrickson yep
True..
Yep. A beautiful voice singing a beautiful song.
Love her. Let her get my 💓
Love her, hope am the one.
My Dad passed away in April and my Mom went to be with him yesterday on their 60th wedding anniversary. This song is helping me through.
I'm so sorry for your loss. How sweet that they were back together for their 60th anniversary. Prayers for you.
My Mom and Dad are reunited in heaven now. I hope your sorrow heals in time. A very good friend who's now in heaven introduced me to this song long ago. I'm glad I found it again. It is a comforting song.
Linda Green Helm it helps
oh so sad I'm sorry for your loss
Rosanne, why would you want to take from Dennis a peace he has found in the loss of his dad and most of all his son. Dennis didn't try to tell anyone who was right or wrong, he just directed another Music lover named Linda where she might also find some peace! And correct me if I'm wrong but it is stated as a Bible study. I haven't gone there and I doubt you have either! You are taking a scriptural passage and telling Dennis this is the only way that you can believe. I am sorry you found a need to try to take the peace that Dennis has found, take it away, and tell him the way that he should believe. My comment to you is "how dare you". My Comment to Dennis is "Keep what you found Dennis and hold it dear to your saddened heart". May God hold you and bring you peace. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen
I was just telling my wife about a couple in the obituaries, who both died within couple days of each other, on New Years Day and January 2nd, after being married about 67 years, likely 2 of the casualties from local nursing homes, dying from coronavirus. I asked her if she remembered Kathy's song, of this title, off of cd I still have, about the older couple in the hospital together, but she couldn't recall until Googling it. As soon as it started playing, she recalled it and we teared up, as anyone human would do. I just couldn't help but think of the many seniors who must be in hospitals and nursing homes as couples, together, and possibly not be aware of it. Beautifully done, even though she originally didn't want to record it.
This song never fails to make me cry my eyes out.
My husband and I have been married for 50 years. My soul for sure is right with God. Death holds no fears, me losing my best friend and the love of my life does. I love you Bud Walker and I pray that we die coupled up in each other's embrace❤
That little smile at 2:26, love it. When you've listened to your beloved spouse snore for decades, you get it.
I always end up choking up at the part when they're old in the hospital and finally get to see each other
Jennifer Holloway
I am right there with you on that one! It is very touching.
yes i agree
+Jennifer Holloway Well yes it is the very deep meaning of genuine love only possible after years of together.I too love that part.
It can be also finding your true love. It feels like you have known them all your life. Not just a spouse but genuine love of God. My son loves me like that :)
+Judy Dolcine YES!
My husband and I will celebrate our 59th anniversary tomorrow. This song is so sad but so touchingly celebrates long love.
Oh Betta, oh Wally, I can'tbare it I miss you
I just saw this story on Ken Burns' documentary "Country Music" and, yes, I cried. It is such an emotional story about her husband's grandparents love and lives. God bless Kathy, her husband, Jon Vezner and their families that are truly blessed.
I cried as well, very moving piece.
I couldn't of said it any better, I heard of this song on the same amazing documentary, and I feel the same way.
@@SilverWolfM200LDH I've learned so much about country music and its history from that program. What I really learned is how much love is in that genre of music. Now, I'm in a classic country music phase.
@@dace938 So have I Dave, I've always know that about this great genre. That's excellent, I've loved all country music from all genres for decades. I've been being reacquainted with the classics recently.
I am watching now...and yes I am crying.
I,remember hearing this song "Where've You Been, on the radio one day! Loving each other with all your heart, is the most precious gift you will ever receive in this world. To love one another ,into old age, must be amazing!! What a touching song!
She's sleeping six feet away like the angel she is.I thank God I finally found her
I love this song. My mom has Alzeimers and getting worse every day. My dad wont leave her side. Both are still at home though. It is wearing him out physically and mentally. They have been married 62 years. It's tough to see the situation but so beautiful to see the love they have for each other. Marragie shouldnt be a trial basis sort of thing. God brought them together and blesses them every day.
90 seconds in and I can't see though the tears.
I love this song. Kathy Mattea is one of the best perforners I have had the honor to see in concert.
This song is something we can all relate to. It was written by her husband. It stuns me and makes me love just about everything. She and they read many awards for this.
Mike Nolan Her & her husband are holly-wood 🤡's
There are some songs that everyone should hear. To me, this is one of them.
... to be loved like this ... Touching story, beautifully sung - Kathy Mattea has the voice of an angel!
And the song is oh so true in its entirely
This song is so fitting for what our country is going thru. God thank you for our loved one's.
anyone who has lost a loved one to dementia will certainly cry over this one
This song makes me think about my Grand parents. they were married over 60yrs and he passed away at home. My Grandma was holding his hand when passed
This song always touches my heart. Kathy has one of those voices that just touches your heart
Tears.... Such a beautiful song. I love revisiting my favorite songs from the 80's.. But the song holds a different meaning now.... 🌷💕
Such a beautiful song -- makes me think of my own life. There is none of us getting younger. Some day you will ask yourself -- where did my life go? Seize the day and the loved ones you have....before its too late.
My dad met my mom and started dating her when she was 16 I'm 49 now on May 26th this song describes them perfectly outside of the fact that he just died a few years ago... I wanted to dedicate this to Twila Weatherford. The greatest Mom anyone could ever ask for...
💞💞💞💞 sweet boy!
Sending love.❤️♥️💕❤️♥️💕🎈❤️❤️❤️💕🎈❤️♥️💕❤️♥️💕🎈❤️♥️💕🎈❤️♥️💕🎈❤️forever
I am so sorry for your loss. This song is very touching to those of us that has lost a loved one. I pray that God puts his arms around you and comforts you during this time and let you know you are not alone ❤
I have loved this song for years so well written, so perfectly arranged, and amazingly delivered. It always brings back the humanity to me that we all forget. 💞
i wish we could get more real music like this. perfect!
Just heard about a lucky couple in their late 90’s who are enjoying sharing a room in a nursing home. Made me think of this song.
I’d love to hear the songwriters’ stories behind how they wrote the words & music that became this beautiful, timeless song. It’s not easy to say so much in so few words. And that melody! And of course, Kathy nailed it! Bravo and Brava!! 👏👏👏👏👏
This song was featured in the Ken Burns PBS documentary on Country Music.
True love like this is far too rare, and Kathy Mattea's song struck my sensitive chord and my tear ducts. Even a retired cop can cry. Thank you Fred, Ned, and Mrs. Mattea for such a soul-rendering performance.
Nonno 1887-1980
Nonna 1899 - 1997
Married 60 years
That was a love story
That wasn't just a love story, that was one they believed in. That's why so many marriages within the last 30 years fall apart. They don't believe in the story that could be.
I worked with couples with dementia and this song breaks my heart.
In loving memory of my dear friends, Jack & Jerry...... They met later in life and loved forever. Now the reside in Heaven.
As we get older it becomes easier to relate to this song.
So true. I was a teen when this came out, and it was boring to me. Now, I have a grandma with dementia. This song tears me up.
Everyone wants this kind of love....half of my life is gone and I still haven't found that kind.
Shelley, you will find it and it'll be great. I don't no what happen to Kathy. By the way if you ever need to talk, get a hold of me. How great is this love? breaks my heart.
Thank you John.
Anytime Shelley. Just call or write. Never forget, you are LOVED.
Thank you both.
I found it!!!! I finally found it!!!
I heard this song for the first time when I was a teenager in the late 80s and bawled my eyes out then and still do now such a powerful song that a whole generation probably doesnt know
One of my most favorite songs by Kathy. ❤️
I heard this beautiful song less than one year after my mother’s sudden death on Christmas Eve, 1998. To say I sobbed like a child would be an understatement. Thank you, Kathy! 😢
hands down the most beautiful song ever written. Thank You for all of us who love our spouses and have remained faithful to them. Love freely give in matrimony outshines every thing meant to distracts us from that glorious commitment
my husband locked me away for fifteen years.. now i'm almostfour years liberated and this song still brings my tesrs because i'm singing to myself.
This song has helped to remember how short and fragile life can be for the ones we love.
We are all graced that Kathie had decided to perform this song despite the pain of doing so. Imagine living without having ever heard this most incredible song.
I cry every time I hear this song.She has such a beautiful voice that brings the song to life.
magic sensitive country song so beautiful!!!....it was one of the best for 80s time....
....as i left the hospital today i was sobbing all the way home...... 64 years of undying unrelentless love.....my heart is breaking into tiny pieces
❤
Wow what wpuld we be without love to carry us through our life journey! I met my true love of 45 years on a blind date arranged by a friend. I send him a thank you card every year on the anniversary of that first date.
Ahhhh, the memories of times gone bye! Back when Country was worth listening to!
willee51 After hearing Kathy on this song, I somehow feel she is a bit more than "Country"; with the ensemble, she was an "ensemble singer" (I don't know if that's a proper term). She was a "human instrument", a voice that blended in with the viola, the piano, whatever they are called. I am not a studied musician but I know beautiful music when I hear it.
One of the most beautifully heartbreaking songs ever.
Hello Paula
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music🎶today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
Great song, touching lyrics, beautiful voice.👍🏻👍🏻
I have the pleasure of seeing Kathy and Suzy Bogguss in concert in about a week. I have to pre-listen to this one all I can. But I have a feeling I'll still be sobbing during the concert.
What an amazing song. I have loved this song for so many years and when going thru some tough years lost touch of the song. I found it again and now sing it when I go to karaoke. A bit somber for the bar scene, but the KJ likes to hear it at times. We all deserve to be loved like this!!! So glad Kathy's husbands grandparents had a love like this!!!
I sure do miss the 70s and 80s. The music today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?
My Daddy, and my Mama both were in the nursing home together. My Mama would always look out the window waiting for my daddy to come home. She thought she was home she had Alz and my daddy had a stroke. This song is my life story. My daddy snored also. This could have been written for me.
It was written in 1989
The story of how true love was meant to be
Not perfect
But commited
Love the song- Story
150%
😢💜🙏✝️
This is practically my paternal grandparents' story. My grandfather was a car salesman. Fanny my grandmother developed Alzheimers Disease in the 80s. Grandpa was diagnosed with Leukemina around that same time. He made the decision to undergo chemotherapy to survive to care for his wife. Unfortunately he lost his battle. At one point they were even in the same hospital in different rooms on different floors as the song says. Everytime I hear this song I think of them. From the moment I heard this song it touched my heart in a very special way.
I was just a kid when I first heard this song in an award show. I just couldn't stop crying. When I broke up with my first love people say we would find each other like that. But my mom id really the person who loves me that much. She's not herself when I'm away. I love you too mom. Je T'Aime.
love Kathy seen you in the80 s at Owensboro big e
My Mom passed in 2010 Nov.6th. That was my son's birthday who passed away Jam. 25th 2008. My parents were married for 63 years & he took care of her the last 6 months of her life. This song means so much to me.
Lost my dad in May to Alzheimer's. This song just ripped my heart out. I had forgotten about this song, and then stumbled upon it today. I needed a good cry, lol.
I lost my dad last year....and my 26 year old son, Nathan, in a car wreck 6 months ago. I am so sorry for YOUR loss. Please do what I did...if you are searching for REAL comfort about your dad. Please go to a free website called JW.ORG. At that site you can request a free copy of a bible study aid called "What does the Bible REALLY teach?" They will send it to your door totally free of charge....Or....if you prefer you can just read it for free online. The book takes you right to the bible to answer life's big questions like "Where are the dead?" "Real hope for our dead loved ones." and "Why does GOD allow suffering....among many other topics. I am so glad I did this....I grieve for my dad and my son...but my heart is at peace because I now know what GOD'S word REALLY teaches about where they are and what the future holds for them and virtually EVERYONE who has ever died....and it is an AWESOME hope!!! A hope I NEVER would have found in "christian" churches. My prayer this night is that you and your family find comfort.
Shannon Lane me too.... I am sorry for your loss... God Bless
I share that experience. Thank you Kathy.
I creid when this song came out...little did I know this song would become a reality, My Dad died from the complications of Alzheimer's in 2003. Mom symptoms began showing in 2010. God bless us, all...
This song always has touched my heart.
Watched the Ken burns country music documentary with my grandpa and when they were talking about this song we both cried, so heartfelt and touching. This song stuck with me
This was the first CD I ever bought. I was 10. No idea why I loved this song so much at 10 😂
I am 35 and have just now found this kind of love. I don't know you situation, but never give up!! I was ready to give up when Susie came along!!
One of the best story telling songs ever. A simple slice of life that we can feel the good and bad. Mattea is made for the song and a Masterpiece was born.
Dougcivic Minded
I so agree with you! This is a song with a story that we can all feel at one time or another.
My mom died from cancer.... 5 years ago 😢 I took care of her at home, for 8 months, after she was diagnosed... With 4-stage... I Still Miss Her 😢
I cry every time I hear this. It reminds me so much of my great grandparents. Thank you for posting this.
This is real country.
This beautiful song defines what real love should be. No wrecking balls, no choreographed dance moves, no stage lights and fire, No one talking about how one part of their body might be wet, etc... A song that gets right to the "heart of the matter"(pun intended).
I think this is the most beautifulest song in the whole wide world. It reminds me of me and my wife the wonderfulest woman in the world.
A couple - elderly friends of Ann & I - are at the nursing home. He's on his last legs. They've been together for over 60 years. I dug out this song:
This is still one of the most beautiful and saddest songs I've ever heard. I listen almost every day to remind myself people and the world used to be like that. Not what we have today.
Ahhhhhh....I remember when country music was still good and wasn't pop lite. Kathy Mattea was/is awesome. This one always gets me choked up.
Good God… Even now this song STILL makes me choke up 🥹
This is one of the most meaningful songs I've ever heard. Mom had a large family and all but one had alzheimers. Her name was Clare. Thanks for posting it.
I played this song at my wedding. It describes true love.
This song has always reminded me of my parents when they were both in the same hospital in separate beds on different floors...♥
I'm not crying... I just got something in my eye.
aallen6408 😀yeah right lol.
aallen6408 this song reminds me of my grandmothr
Yeah, tears.
Mom died from alzheimers. But thru music, even this song, she could remember this song! Thanks Kathy!!!!!
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I miss my love, he too passed away from Alzheimer's and this song makes me sad when I hear it. Rest in peace Larry I will always love you.
313 people don't have a soul! This song just tears at your heart strings . Real Music. Real Country Music. Real Singer.
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