...this song evokes emotions within myself as a man of 68 years old I have trouble reconciling with...I am caused to realize that my time draws to a close on God's earth but still being full of foolish pride cannot bring myself to admit my failures and embittered shortcomings that should come with some apologies. The song makes my old being realize it's pending mortality and my inability at this age to do some things I promised myself to do before I got old...and before I die!
One of the best beards out there! Funny I have been listening to nothing but bass singers all my life and finally decided to look him up and find out who he is and amazed that he still sings so well at 83
love this man, and his group ....so many songs over so many years ...so many moments William Lee was always close by with a tune to soothe .His tunes were always exactly what I needed to hear in troubled times,and happy times too ,he would always just say what I was kinda feeling,I always thought it was strange ,but it was the way it was ,cant really explain it properly...long may he continue to have that sort of effect on people A truly incredible talent sent from God .....Thank you God
I seen the boys in tunica not to long ago. I could sit and listen to this man sing his heart out all night. Love ur voice. God bless your soul brother. Keep up the great music.
When this song was originally recorded, I read that it was done in one take so that the raw emotion could be felt right away. If the song took multiple takes, the emotion may not have been the same. William Lee nailed it.
There's something in William Lee's live performances that can't be captured in the recording studio....this song fits him to a T....and expresses the spirit for life that lives in him....and he has the fortunate ability to convey this to the listener..... enjoy
Just heard this song on the radio for the first time; looked it up and was reading through the comments and came across yours from a year ago. You doing okay?
My God this song spoke of all the things that have been in my old heart for years now. As my days grow short, I could have never said it better, or had something make me face my regrets more head on.
William Lee Golden...A PROUD BREWTON ALABAMA NATIVE...which is about 50 miles south of my hometown of Satsuma Alabama. I REALLY want this played at my funeral...I feel every word of this song in my soul.
@@travispeavy3629 Do you know if you're any kin to Ray Peavy Jr. or Ray Peavy Sr. Ray Jr is my age 51 & we graduated from Satsuma High School in '88...his dad, Ray Sr lived in Saraland but is originally from Brewton & went to school with William Lee Golden.
I'm a 70's guy,, and we had it best! No other generation had it as good as we did! Fact! The big war was over ww2 that is for about 20 something years, and modern technology sprang up,, from better stoves, washing machines, lol,, to t.v., radios, recording devices, and medicines, and everything else, that NO OTHER GENERATION ENJOYED! And the music that was created, showed a beauty and love, that is now sadly taken for granted by the young ones!
WHAT A GREAT SONG,MAKES A MAN THINK ABOUT THINGS HE NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO DO IN LIFE BUT WANT'S TO DO BEFORE HE PASSES.. NOBODY CAN DELIVER A SONG ANY BETTER THAN"WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN" WITH THE OAKS OR SOLO HE IS SOLID GOLD EITHER WAY.I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!
Allison, I'm 51 yrs old now...you are so right. My great grandmother used to say all the time when I was a little boy..."the older you get, the farther in time you go back in your mind". I never really understood what she meant then...BUT I SURE DO KNOW WHAT SHE MEANT NOW!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.
I was at the taping for this, WLG was a gracious guest and let me take some pics with myself and my family with him. Thanks for bringing this to the net.
We saw the Oak Ridge Boys a couple of weeks ago here in New Hampshire. They were great and William did a number of lead songs. He sounds great and got the most standing ovations. It was a great show. Love these guys.
Oh my goodness!!! I probably already commented on this...BUT... William Lee Golden Is the most beautiful man both inside and out that I believe exists in this world!!! I met him many years ago (like 1982) and he blew me away then and still does to this day!! I think his voice and the way he delivers a song is AMAZING!!! Not to mention how amazingly beautiful he is...
Great song. INteresting how the 1st verse has some light dreams(seeing a baseball stadium, floating on Miss. etc) and then gets heavy in the 2nd verse talking about something he needs forgiveness for from his Mama and listening to his Dad. William Lee Golden has always been able to deliver a song.
Nice song. That's the country I remember. And that's why I'm writing and singing myself. I'm trying to bring em back. I too have a Before I die song. I wasn't aware other people had used that title until now. I guess I'm on the right track. Thanks God.
I was selling whiskey one night at a concert william lee and the goldens. Illegal whiskey. 40$ a qt. After all the negotian were made,Mr Golden pulled out a wad of money. He humbly said sir, could I have a fruit jar of cold water.I repied oh thats on me. He calmy said,its on me. There was no money exchanged that night in Knoxville. What a super class act!
this is the first time I've heard his voice ever, I can never hear him in the Oak Ridge Boys, Richard and the other two guys drown him out in all the songs I've heard them in
Thank you so much for posting this. Tell me who sings with more heart than William?? And he is still going strong 40 years later. He will always be my all time favorite.
Oh Yeah...In 1982 William Lee's beard and hair were so amazingly soft and I told him so....I can only imagine that they are the same way now!!! William Lee you will always be my CRAZY crush!!!! GREAT memories!!!!!
I was lucky to meet William Lee Golden at the Denver International Airport in 2003. He was wearing an American flag jacket and American flag boots, but nobody recognized him. It took me several minutes to muster up the courage and I nervously approached him as he waited in line to purchase a small "Denver" refrigerator magnet. Before I was able to say anything, he cut me off and said "Yep. I'm him. Please don't make too much of a commotion because these good people just want to go about their day without a disturbance." I laughed and we waited in line together silently. After he made his purchase (he paid with a $100 bill!), he turned to leave the shop. Right before he exited he hesitated near the door and sang a few lines of "Elvira" to all the customers and employees! A true gentleman! The cashier said that he forgot his receipt and I said I'd take it to him but I kept it. I framed it and it hangs in my kitchen to this day to remind me of the brief moment I shared with my favorite entertainer.
William Lee Golden's performances are so flawless that each word he sings resonates deeply within my heart. Perfection itself.
Something really special when a powerful song meets a powerful singer!
Country soul personified.....William Lee Golden
Something so comforting about his voice. Reminds one of a simpler time.
the world need more country singers like him
Amazing Country Voice 👍..he has the South in his Soul
Tears listening. God bless you all.
...this song evokes emotions within myself
as a man of 68 years old
I have trouble reconciling with...I am caused to realize that my time draws
to a close on God's earth but still being full of foolish pride cannot bring myself to admit my failures and
embittered shortcomings that should come with some apologies. The song
makes my old being realize it's pending mortality and
my inability at this age to do some things I promised myself to do before I got old...and before I die!
One of the best beards out there! Funny I have been listening to nothing but bass singers all my life and finally decided to look him up and find out who he is and amazed that he still sings so well at 83
love this man, and his group ....so many songs over so many years ...so many moments William Lee was always close by with a tune to soothe .His tunes were always exactly what I needed to hear in troubled times,and happy times too ,he would always just say what I was kinda feeling,I always thought it was strange ,but it was the way it was ,cant really explain it properly...long may he continue to have that sort of effect on people A truly incredible talent sent from God .....Thank you God
Love it...very powerful... amazing song
straight from the heart,such a great singer ..wow!!
I seen the boys in tunica not to long ago. I could sit and listen to this man sing his heart out all night. Love ur voice. God bless your soul brother. Keep up the great music.
How can you "dislike" this guy and song. Great stuff.
26 year old here.... and I loved this song.
me too
William Lee Golden is so talented. His music touches my heart every time. I always found him to be super handsome and mysterious.
Thank you for your shiloh hill !! Amazing. Really amazing !! i felt it. God rest them souls. This song just touches.
I love hearing William Lee Golden sing
William Lee Golden rocks this song.
When this song was originally recorded, I read that it was done in one take so that the raw emotion could be felt right away. If the song took multiple takes, the emotion may not have been the same. William Lee nailed it.
Glad to see William is still performing solo as well as with the group.
Até hoje 😮
I LOVE this song. The Oaks are my favorite country group. William Lee is still singing with the best of them.
Thanks for singing and also for the oak ridge boys. It's a comfort
My dad used to listen to y'all before he died. Mama's gone now too.
Me too. I feel your pain.
A fine song, sung by a troubadour of our time....Billy Lee always had soul! This is great!
I can't believe people hit the thumbs down. This is pure class
There's something in William Lee's live performances that can't be captured in the recording studio....this song fits him to a T....and expresses the spirit for life that lives in him....and he has the fortunate ability to convey this to the listener..... enjoy
Amazing...and so heartfelt... I found myself crying because I have "A LIST" of things to do before i die'...and it probably won't happen....
Just heard this song on the radio for the first time; looked it up and was reading through the comments and came across yours from a year ago. You doing okay?
My God this song spoke of all the things that have been in my old heart for years now. As my days grow short, I could have never said it better, or had something make me face my regrets more head on.
Awesome song first time hearing it
William Lee Golden...A PROUD BREWTON ALABAMA NATIVE...which is about 50 miles south of my hometown of Satsuma Alabama.
I REALLY want this played at my funeral...I feel every word of this song in my soul.
Yeah man I’m proud to be born and raised here in Brewton Alabama and raised in WS Neal school never really considered any thing different
@@travispeavy3629
Do you know if you're any kin to Ray Peavy Jr. or Ray Peavy Sr.
Ray Jr is my age 51 & we graduated from Satsuma High School in '88...his dad, Ray Sr lived in Saraland but is originally from Brewton & went to school with William Lee Golden.
Randy Miller I’m going to have to talk to my my relatives some but I honestly think I’ve heard them names
This man has a good voice, many people think he is stupid because of his beard, it does NOT matter! He sings well ....
+George Bush that beard is freaking awefull.... in the sense that it fill me with awe... im jealous
His beard is freaking awesome!!
I will defend William Lee, until the day I die. He is a true southern gentleman and has a heart of gold. Not to mention all the talent he holds.
@@tamisears4863 thank you for his defense . Most folks don't care or understand.
so true but also so sad :(( it would be so great if he could life forever i'd give him my life
I'm a 70's guy,, and we had it best! No other generation had it as good as we did! Fact! The big war was over ww2 that is for about 20 something years, and modern technology sprang up,, from better stoves, washing machines, lol,, to t.v., radios, recording devices, and medicines, and everything else, that NO OTHER GENERATION ENJOYED! And the music that was created, showed a beauty and love, that is now sadly taken for granted by the young ones!
Beautiful humble man. Great voice. It was a pleasure to see them in concert this last Saturday night.
WHAT A GREAT SONG,MAKES A MAN THINK ABOUT THINGS HE NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO DO IN LIFE BUT WANT'S TO DO BEFORE HE PASSES.. NOBODY CAN DELIVER A SONG ANY BETTER THAN"WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN" WITH THE OAKS OR SOLO HE IS SOLID GOLD EITHER WAY.I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!
We need MORE of not less of this !! The American Dream ! God Bless !
Love this song...now this is real Country music.
Great song...really paints a picture...
Isn't it crazy as you get older these things hit home? Life's to short, put some living in your dreams!!!
Allison, I'm 51 yrs old now...you are so right.
My great grandmother used to say all the time when I was a little boy..."the older you get, the farther in time you go back in your mind".
I never really understood what she meant then...BUT I SURE DO KNOW WHAT SHE MEANT NOW!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
Beautiful song. Great to hear him solo.
TRUE COUNTRY MUSIC ....THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED BE PLAYED.
I was at the taping for this, WLG was a gracious guest and let me take some pics with myself and my family with him. Thanks for bringing this to the net.
I was very moved by how William Lee sang this touching song.
pure class. pure talent
We saw the Oak Ridge Boys a couple of weeks ago here in New Hampshire. They were great and William did a number of lead songs. He sounds great and got the most standing ovations. It was a great show. Love these guys.
4Cabin I'm going next month to one I hope he leads some songs
My friend William Lee Golden. I meet him years ago in Colorado. Then both lived in same town.
Live it and that song hits home! Before I die..........Thanks William Lee :-)
IN DECEMBER 2021,THE LORD TOLD ME," NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, DON'T REWIND, AND DON'T GO BACK "!!!
AMÉM!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤
Always make me 😭, great song.
Oh my goodness!!! I probably already commented on this...BUT... William Lee Golden Is the most beautiful man both inside and out that I believe exists in this world!!! I met him many years ago (like 1982) and he blew me away then and still does to this day!! I think his voice and the way he delivers a song is AMAZING!!! Not to mention how amazingly beautiful he is...
I love listening to you sing William! 💞
Really strong and dynamic voice... hits home. An honest and sincere delivery...I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Every time I listen to this I cry.
I have followed this wonderful Man most of my life. He has more integrity than most people I know. He touches my heart.
Great song. INteresting how the 1st verse has some light dreams(seeing a baseball stadium, floating on Miss. etc) and then gets heavy in the 2nd verse talking about something he needs forgiveness for from his Mama and listening to his Dad.
William Lee Golden has always been able to deliver a song.
Nice song. That's the country I remember. And that's why I'm writing and singing myself. I'm trying to bring em back.
I too have a Before I die song. I wasn't aware other people had used that title until now. I guess I'm on the right track.
Thanks God.
William Lee Golden you have got a good strong voice I love this song
I believe this is one of the best songs, I have ever heard. I only wish I could write a song like this. Well Done!
Beautiful lyrics and melody and of course excellent voice.
This was my friend’s favorite song, he passed last night 😪🖤
Nicolle Guimarães Sorry about your loss May God Bless from an old Army Sgt
Praying for you both
2 years ago or 10 years from now. It's always hard to lose a family or friend. Sorry for your lose. But that's how they live on in Jesus name..
I'm sorry for your loss 😥
So sorry for your loss
I was selling whiskey one night at a concert william lee and the goldens. Illegal whiskey. 40$ a qt. After all the negotian were made,Mr Golden pulled out a wad of money. He humbly said sir, could I have a fruit jar of cold water.I repied oh thats on me. He calmy said,its on me. There was no money exchanged that night in Knoxville. What a super class act!
Great song and performance. Love the way the lighting just showed Bill and left the background dark. Very effective.
this is the first time I've heard his voice ever, I can never hear him in the Oak Ridge Boys, Richard and the other two guys drown him out in all the songs I've heard them in
+thegamerjoe 22 Listen to OZARK MOUNTAIN JUBILEE where he sings lead on the entire song and YOU'RE THE ONE, where he sings lead on the first verse.
+thegamerjoe21 Look for Still Holding On. That's one of his all time great ones. I love William Lee Golden.
That song is one of my favorites that he sings too Judy.
Look up Louisiana red dirt highway
Luv you !!Mr. Golden!!🤗😎🥰💯
I love this song
The whole package, a good looking guy with a great voice! Thanks for posting.
I THINK, THEY ARE JEALOUS OF HIM. HE IS A GREAT SINGER BEAUTIFUL VOICE
I love this song and this singer.
Simply love this
This is my favorite song
Awesome song
You don’t get no better than that. Wow
Great stuff to share with us CountryMusicLovers, Thanks :)
He has a great voice...thanks for posting this video him solo.
Beautiful I love this song
Love you uncle your a really good singer
omg i love this voice so much so sad that you don't hear it that much at the oak Ridge Boys :(((
I understand this more every time I listen to it
Thank you so much for posting this. Tell me who sings with more heart than William?? And he is still going strong 40 years later. He will always be my all time favorite.
I envy you Americans----You people have the BEST music and all in your backyard===Congrads from Kemptville Ontario Canada.
This world is not my home because I am just passing through on a journey to another world,this world is just a school where I learn where I am tested.
classic!!!!!!!!!! thank you for posting!
This song is AWESOME!!!!!!!
how could anyone not love him?
Oh Yeah...In 1982 William Lee's beard and hair were so amazingly soft and I told him so....I can only imagine that they are the same way now!!! William Lee you will always be my CRAZY crush!!!! GREAT memories!!!!!
Love this tune!
God bless you brother
For u special man.
Great song, love his voice. Thanks for uploading!
LOVED THIS SONG!
Thanks for sharing it Cal.
I love this man.
great song like to hear more
WOW!!! WONDERFUL!!!
Beautiful Song 🎵 ❤
Very under-rated song!
I don't know why William doesn't sing lead vocals more often with the ORB. He should!
Happy belated 80th birthday, William!
I was lucky to meet William Lee Golden at the Denver International Airport in 2003. He was wearing an American flag jacket and American flag boots, but nobody recognized him. It took me several minutes to muster up the courage and I nervously approached him as he waited in line to purchase a small "Denver" refrigerator magnet. Before I was able to say anything, he cut me off and said "Yep. I'm him. Please don't make too much of a commotion because these good people just want to go about their day without a disturbance." I laughed and we waited in line together silently. After he made his purchase (he paid with a $100 bill!), he turned to leave the shop. Right before he exited he hesitated near the door and sang a few lines of "Elvira" to all the customers and employees! A true gentleman! The cashier said that he forgot his receipt and I said I'd take it to him but I kept it. I framed it and it hangs in my kitchen to this day to remind me of the brief moment I shared with my favorite entertainer.
a Beard of Wisdom......& ......The Spirit from The Lord ! ! !
Great song
Before I die I hope to see the Oak Ridge Boys live.