Mel was the best storyteller ever. He would draw you in and have you right up til the end. Man I miss him and all the other singers we’ve lost over the past few years.
This song came to mind tonight, so I looked it up. I enjoyed Mel's first hilarious story, then as the band kicked off this song, I saw our ole family friend, Ernie Reed, front and center playing fiddle. What a treat on this holiday of reminiscing about our musical past. It's hard to beat this music and its musicians. I hope some of the youngins that we see keep it alive.
I heard a story on Country's Family Reunion about Johnny Russell asking Mel about when he sold bibles and Johnny said "Hey Mel, how many bibles you sell a day" and Mel said "368". Johnny said "How did you sell that many bibles in one day" and Mel said "Well I-I-I-I walk up to the door and say Hi-Hi-M-Hi-Hi M-M-M I'm Mel T-T-T-Tillis and I'm se-se-selling bibles, would you like fo-fo-for me to s-s-s-sell you one or would you pr-pr-prefer I read it to you". Mel Tillis was a great storyteller and a fine singer-songwriter 🙏
I like the band too. they sound great and look sharp. You don't see that much anymore outside the older artists. They actually care as much about how the band looks as how it sounds.
RIP Mel Tillis one of a kind with a beautiful voice
MARTY IS GEORGOUS AND SO TALENTED LOVE HIM SO MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mel was the best storyteller ever. He would draw you in and have you right up til the end. Man I miss him and all the other singers we’ve lost over the past few years.
This song came to mind tonight, so I looked it up. I enjoyed Mel's first hilarious story, then as the band kicked off this song, I saw our ole family friend, Ernie Reed, front and center playing fiddle. What a treat on this holiday of reminiscing about our musical past. It's hard to beat this music and its musicians. I hope some of the youngins that we see keep it alive.
Mel Tillis was the ultimate entertainer! R.I.P. Mel!
Man, I’m going to miss that man and his great entertainment! He was one of the greats! And that band is one of the best! REST IN PEACE MEL!!
I heard a story on Country's Family Reunion about Johnny Russell asking Mel about when he sold bibles and Johnny said "Hey Mel, how many bibles you sell a day" and Mel said "368". Johnny said "How did you sell that many bibles in one day" and Mel said "Well I-I-I-I walk up to the door and say Hi-Hi-M-Hi-Hi M-M-M I'm Mel T-T-T-Tillis and I'm se-se-selling bibles, would you like fo-fo-for me to s-s-s-sell you one or would you pr-pr-prefer I read it to you". Mel Tillis was a great storyteller and a fine singer-songwriter 🙏
R.I.P Buddy Mell... Love ya!!!! Thanks for the joy!!!!
that's called class! Think it will ever come back? We sure need it!
I like the band too. they sound great and look sharp. You don't see that much anymore outside the older artists. They actually care as much about how the band looks as how it sounds.
Two great entainers together. Wow it doesn't get any better than this. I loved to hear them both.
total class act.. His band was one of the best in the business.
The best entertainer
Mel Tillis was a wonderful entertainer R I P Sir
Mel sounds great.
Entertainment at it's Best!
I see the late great drummer Chuck Landry!
Merv Tubbs...loved this guy
My main man, Dennis Pratt, on the keyboard!
what's the name of Mel's lead guitar player?
That looks like Brian Sterling on guitar. He played lead when Mel had Jerry Reid on guitar too, but we lost Jerry to cancer some years back.
whata nice change to see a well dressed band istead of ripped jeans and scrffy tee shits.
I met mel and got a pitcher with him.
Pitcher of beer or what?
Where is Kenny Vaughn?
I think the lead guitar player is Mike Kass, from MN., he also plays the Steel Guitar .
Not Mike Cass on guitar or steel.