Guy doesn’t get enough credit for his amazing songwriting as well as singing ability. He often goes unnoticed when mentioning some of the best singers and songwriters of all time in country music. To this day he’s still one of my favorites and I love listening to his music.
Wow, I lived in East Orange New Jersey in 1970 to 1975. I also dropped out of school at 16 years old. I smoked 2 packs a day for four years and stopped when I was pregnant. Didn't start back but it wasn't easy. I'm much younger than him. I followed his music and shows. Thanks for the video and memories.
Eddie was a major force in BOTH Country and pop music. His voice, stage presence and musicianship remain unmatched. I agree totally that he didn’t get the credit he deserved as a songwriter and performing. As a former disc jockey, I never had the opportunity to meet him, but I heard from more than a few people that he was kind and endearing person. His music will live on forever and bring smiles to us all with his talent. Miss you, Eddie!
Wow! I had no idea that he passed away shortly after I saw him in concert in Nevada (State Line) around 1996. R.I.P. Mr. Eddie Rabbit. A really great song writer and performer!
My first concert. Eddie Rabbitt and The Righteous Brothers(circa 1983) I remember The Righteous Brothers( I’m assuming the bass in their voice) being so loud, I covered my ears in my Aunts and Moms lap. But boy oh boy when Eddie took the stage I was smitten with him and music! My dear Momma loved Eddie Rabbit and now both of them have passed on. I love coming across this stuff because it reminds me of days gone by and my dear Momma! ❤ 7:04
Christie thanks for sharing. The bass voice was Bill Medley. It is famous for that bass voice. I would be sad if i didn't get to see Crystal Gayle either.
A friend of mine Bill who was Eddie's Road Manager also played with him at certain times. Bill and I went to the same school as I did, he was a year older than me, but he stayed to the end with Eddie, Bill took it badly when Eddie passed. he called me the day he died, it is so hard losing a good friend, In fact when Eddie was trying to think of the name of a song he worked on and they were on tour, Bill was talking to him about a plan as to where they were going and then Bill said to him" ohh on second thought" we could do something else and before Bill started to tell him Eddie said " that's it!" and Bill asked "what" he said the title of my next song "On Second Thought" I will always remember that!
I worked many years for Eddie.There are several things tht are faults in this video starting with his Fathers name. He was very good to my kids & I. His Dad THOMAS EDWARD lived in our home til he passed. We miss Eddie so very much & will forever miss him.
Hi Paul, Greetings from Ireland. Eddie was called after my father Edward, aka Ned, who was Tommy's brother. I'm also Edward but known as Eamon. I worked in Greensboro NC in 1977 for 4 months. I got to Nashville one W/E, met his Mom and visited Uncle Tommy in a hospital in Murfreesboro after a car crash. Nice to see this piece even if not 💯 per cent. Times were different then, money scarce, no mobile phones etc. Love to exchange info. Rgds, Eamon Rabbitt
I searched long and hard for a song my father performed when he was 30, and I was 5. I'm now 45. My dad had a very modern and eclectic taste for classic rock and country music, apparently. He was known as a singer in our South asian indian community, but outside of christian indian music, he enjoyed the likes of deep purple, creedence revival, VH, and other 8 tracks I found. It was common in the week for him to meet with his friends who all played instruments, and he often sang impromptu. I held on to these memories and especially this song bc it would be in 1984 that my dad died at 30 and i was 5. I finally found the cover song he performed and enjoyed....it was driving my life away. It has been in my playlist ever since, and when I want to remember my dad, I'll jam it. I didn't know he passed from cancer, and my condolences go to his family and fans. I lost my baby sister to pan can at the age of 43 just last year, and she also enjoyed this song bc it made us feel closer to our dad. Thanks for shedding light on this great singer and his rise and success in creating poetry in music. #fcukcancer
What about his hit songs "I can't help myself" and "We can't go on living like this". I remeber hearing these two songs played on the radio many times over
I was thinking about my dad's favorite song when I began researching Eddie Rabbitt. His was Elvis singing Kentucky Rain. I would have to say I am partial to Every Which Way But Loose.
@@CMSProductions Dig that. Hey Dave, Would southern R & B stars make the "country" cut ? What about guys like Robert Johnson, Leadbelly, Little Richard, Otis Redding, Charlie Pride, etc... Also, not that this matters. But George Jones is my new favorite. Have you ever seen the "Only prettier" official video from Miranda Lambert ? Totally wood producing. Just a thought on the R & B dudes
@@CMSProductions Oh yeah, the two banjo Jagoffs from "Deliverance" Scruggs and Earl or whatever LOL.. JK on the jagoff part. I'm sure they are/were cool guys
As a kid in the early 90's I rode my big wheel in the driveway. We blared his music. To surprise me my parents took me to one of his concerts in Youngstown, Ohio where I got to meet him. He died the following year. So many memories that mean so much.
I loved this one Dave. I knew "drivin' my life away" and Rainy Night, But I never knew he wrote Kentucky Rain. One of my Elvis favorites. Seemed like a very decent man. Sorry it took me awhile to get to this. Selling my house. Thanks for the upload, my friend !
The youngsters in here probably don't remember Harlan Howard. Harlan wrote more than 4000 songs and 100 of them cracked the top 10. Now how's that for song writing I bought my gf an Eddie Rabbitt album for her birthday and it made her day.
You failed to mention how may future song writers Harlan Howard helped to begin their careers. Everything else i agree with you 1000% except the part about your girlfriend. I didn't know her. I will have to do an upcoming video on him. What do you think Jason, should I?
My sub ten year old self was a big Eddie fan, before I went rock and metal in my tastes, which still last to this day. Still a soft spot for Eddie tunes tho...the little headline "Rabbitt bitten' by monkey" is something else LOL
Why isn't he noticed in his beautiful music's that he wrote and sung it doesn't make any sense because he should be in the fame as well as other country singers unfair to him y'all should be ashamed of yourself
I don't know how he could have been compared to Elvis Presley. Eddie was a proficient guitarist and a brilliant songwriter. Elvis was neither of those things. Elvis was a performer - not a musician or songwriter. Eddie, on the other hand, had real chops as a singer, player, songwriter - AND performer. He was the real deal.
@CMSProductions . . . i was the vocal arranger and writer of the horn charts for an Elvis tribute show that toured Canada in 1979 and '80. A lot of research went into the project - and I have to say the more I learned about Elvis - the less impressed I was. Admittedly - I was observing from a player's POV - not that of a fan. On the other hand - Eddie Rabbit was a singer, songwriter, musician and performer - and a solid family man who was also invested in his community. Like Canadian Michael Buble - he stopped his career when his son was sick - and he supported various groups who were working for cures - or at least better treatment - for serious illnesses. He was simply an admirable man on so many levels. Although his songs are STILL covered by every Country band - from Legions to 'A' rooms to concert halls - It was just rotten that he walked on so young. (PS - I was a Gene Vincent fan.)
The ability of Mr. Rabbitt to crossover from country to pop, shows what a talented man he is. Some of his domes can be considered love songs too. What a brilliant singer and songwriters. Had he lived longer, he would have influenced much more artists to be successful crossover stars
Guy doesn’t get enough credit for his amazing songwriting as well as singing ability. He often goes unnoticed when mentioning some of the best singers and songwriters of all time in country music. To this day he’s still one of my favorites and I love listening to his music.
We agree 💯
Wow, I lived in East Orange New Jersey in 1970 to 1975. I also dropped out of school at 16 years old. I smoked 2 packs a day for four years and stopped when I was pregnant. Didn't start back but it wasn't easy. I'm much younger than him. I followed his music and shows. Thanks for the video and memories.
Eddie was a major force in BOTH Country and pop music. His voice, stage presence and musicianship remain unmatched. I agree totally that he didn’t get the credit he deserved as a songwriter and performing. As a former disc jockey, I never had the opportunity to meet him, but I heard from more than a few people that he was kind and endearing person. His music will live on forever and bring smiles to us all with his talent. Miss you, Eddie!
Amen
He was born a songbird. What a beautiful voice he was blessed with and shared with us all. Forever beloved. ❤ 🙏
Amen
Wow! I had no idea that he passed away shortly after I saw him in concert in Nevada (State Line) around 1996. R.I.P. Mr. Eddie Rabbit. A really great song writer and performer!
I agree 100%
Eddie was a phenomenal artist!!!
That he was
Sad he is gone. He sounds like a good man. Too many good people are gone too quickly.
Amen
I was listening to his music as young girl that was around 6 year's old and i really enjoyed his music it made my day
We love him too
Seemed like a beautiful man with a big ❤️
Amen and Amen. Thank you for watching.
Love Eddie singing R.I.P. from Galway ireland with love xx❤❤❤
We love him too
Eddie didn't get the require 🎉this man was a goat
Both his parents were from Galway.
Hard to believe he’s been gone 25 years. He wrote three songs that Elvis recorded. I’ve been to his gravesite. I really enjoy his music. So handsome.
It is hard to believe.
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG
I love the music of Eddie, Even I had the complete LP collection. Nice to know that some people likes his music
There are a lot of people who still listen to his music. Thanks upi for watching the video.
I don't like his music I love it keeps me going
His songs are some of my favorites over 50+ years. 🎉
We love him too
One of my favorite singer..loved his great songs with his golden vocal
i agree with you. He died way to young.
My first concert. Eddie Rabbitt and The Righteous Brothers(circa 1983) I remember The Righteous Brothers( I’m assuming the bass in their voice) being so loud, I covered my ears in my Aunts and Moms lap. But boy oh boy when Eddie took the stage I was smitten with him and music! My dear Momma loved Eddie Rabbit and now both of them have passed on. I love coming across this stuff because it reminds me of days gone by and my dear Momma! ❤ 7:04
I also remember looking everywhere for Crystal Gayle! Sadly she wasn’t there , they just played her vocals! 😂 I was a very unhappy 5 yr old! 😂😂
Christie thanks for sharing. The bass voice was Bill Medley. It is famous for that bass voice. I would be sad if i didn't get to see Crystal Gayle either.
He was the first person I bought concert ticket for...Juice Newton opened for him. Saw him multiple times...he was just so good!
I didn’t even know he passed away until this year when I heard “I Love a Rainy Night” on American top 40 on iheart radio. I loved his music.
We do too
exellent docu. Rabbit was a good man. i had no idea. time well spent. Rabbit will be missed.
Glad you enjoyed it
Going down the Rabbitt Hole ..// driving my life away was Super....Thanks
Rock on!
I dated a man who look just like Eddie Eddie was my favorite country singer he was a Beautiful man.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
I loved Eddie Rabbit ❤ R. I. P.
So do i and thanks for watching
A friend of mine Bill who was Eddie's Road Manager also played with him at certain times. Bill and I went to the same school as I did, he was a year older than me, but he stayed to the end with Eddie, Bill took it badly when Eddie passed. he called me the day he died, it is so hard losing a good friend, In fact when Eddie was trying to think of the name of a song he worked on and they were on tour, Bill was talking to him about a plan as to where they were going and then Bill said to him" ohh on second thought" we could do something else and before Bill started to tell him Eddie said " that's it!" and Bill asked "what" he said the title of my next song "On Second Thought" I will always remember that!
Thanks for sharing
I didn't realize he died either. What an awesome artist and song writer
We agree 💯
He died so soon like my favorite Beatle George Harrison both so handsome and died from the same cancer❤️Rest in Eternal Peace Mr. Eddie Rabbit❤️
Amen and Amen 🙏
I worked many years for Eddie.There are several things tht are faults in this video starting with his Fathers name. He was very good to my kids & I. His Dad THOMAS EDWARD lived in our home til he passed. We miss Eddie so very much & will forever miss him.
Sorry for any mistakes that were made
Then remove this...very little truth to this
Hi Paul, Greetings from Ireland. Eddie was called after my father Edward, aka Ned, who was Tommy's brother. I'm also Edward but known as Eamon. I worked in Greensboro NC in 1977 for 4 months. I got to Nashville one W/E, met his Mom and visited Uncle Tommy in a hospital in Murfreesboro after a car crash. Nice to see this piece even if not 💯 per cent. Times were different then, money scarce, no mobile phones etc. Love to exchange info. Rgds, Eamon Rabbitt
I love his songs and Crystal Gale. The best duo. RIP.
Amen
@CMSProductions I heard he became born again christian.. is that true?
@@er5650 As far as I know he did
@CMSProductions praise God. To Him be the Glory, amen . Thanks for sharing. God bless. Church tomorrow, my friend.
@@er5650 Always Amen
Hi, I am so sad he passed away so young. I loved his music, but never realised he isn't with us anymore.
I agree with you that it is sad. I wonder how much more great music he would have made.
I searched long and hard for a song my father performed when he was 30, and I was 5. I'm now 45. My dad had a very modern and eclectic taste for classic rock and country music, apparently. He was known as a singer in our South asian indian community, but outside of christian indian music, he enjoyed the likes of deep purple, creedence revival, VH, and other 8 tracks I found. It was common in the week for him to meet with his friends who all played instruments, and he often sang impromptu. I held on to these memories and especially this song bc it would be in 1984 that my dad died at 30 and i was 5. I finally found the cover song he performed and enjoyed....it was driving my life away. It has been in my playlist ever since, and when I want to remember my dad, I'll jam it. I didn't know he passed from cancer, and my condolences go to his family and fans. I lost my baby sister to pan can at the age of 43 just last year, and she also enjoyed this song bc it made us feel closer to our dad. Thanks for shedding light on this great singer and his rise and success in creating poetry in music. #fcukcancer
Thanks for sharing
Loved Eddie Rabbit, songs were so easy to sing to.
I agree 100%. Thanks for watching.
Such an amazing talent, taken too soon!
R.I.P. EDDIE
Amen
What about his hit songs "I can't help myself" and "We can't go on living like this". I remeber hearing these two songs played on the radio many times over
As many great songs as he has had. I could do a whole video just listing them.
He was so good looking !!
He died way to young
Absolutely!! He could leave crumbs in my bed!! Haha!!.
@@missmew3499 lol
So sad when he passed will be missed❤
We agree
"I can't help myself" The best song Eddie ever recorded. Just My opinion, and I'm always right. "We can't go on living like this" is second .
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
💫💖EDDIE RABBIT💖💫
Xoxo ~Love you Eddie😊
Am I correct in my belief that you love Eddie Rabbitt
THE BEST!!
I am glad you liked it.
What an awesome artist 😊
We agree
I loved Eddie driving my life away was my favorite.
I was thinking about my dad's favorite song when I began researching Eddie Rabbitt. His was Elvis singing Kentucky Rain. I would have to say I am partial to Every Which Way But Loose.
@@CMSProductions "Turn right Clyde"
@Kevin O'Toole I see I am not the only fan of the movie. lol
@@CMSProductions Dig that. Hey Dave, Would southern R & B stars make the "country" cut ? What about guys like Robert Johnson, Leadbelly, Little Richard, Otis Redding, Charlie Pride, etc... Also, not that this matters. But George Jones is my new favorite. Have you ever seen the "Only prettier" official video from Miranda Lambert ? Totally wood producing. Just a thought on the R & B dudes
@@CMSProductions Oh yeah, the two banjo Jagoffs from "Deliverance" Scruggs and Earl or whatever LOL.. JK on the jagoff part. I'm sure they are/were cool guys
Man i love Eddie Rabbit
Sweet
As a kid in the early 90's I rode my big wheel in the driveway. We blared his music. To surprise me my parents took me to one of his concerts in Youngstown, Ohio where I got to meet him. He died the following year. So many memories that mean so much.
Thanks for sharing
❤loved Eddie and his music
We do too
Epic episode as always
I am glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have recovered from your trip. BTW. I am still jealous.
Good singer, rip to him
I agree.
His songs and his voice are so soothing and beautiful. This artist should get more credit for his music excellence.
we agree Wendy
I loved this one Dave. I knew "drivin' my life away" and Rainy Night, But I never knew he wrote Kentucky Rain. One of my Elvis favorites. Seemed like a very decent man. Sorry it took me awhile to get to this. Selling my house. Thanks for the upload, my friend !
Thank you and i am glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with selling your house.
@Kevin O'Toole Have you checked out the T-shirt idea's on the channel community page. I think there is a plumbing one you might recognize.
@@CMSProductions No. But I'm going to this very minute !
I never knew he wrote Kentuck rain, it's one of all time favorite songs.
@@marionoz9980 And Ronnie Millsap played the piano in it.
Lovely video. From Ireland ☘️
Thank you and thank you for watching.
Incredible artist.
We agree
I love he’s music so sad 🙏🙏
same here.
The youngsters in here probably don't remember Harlan Howard.
Harlan wrote more than 4000 songs and 100 of them cracked the top 10.
Now how's that for song writing
I bought my gf an Eddie Rabbitt album for her birthday and it made her day.
You failed to mention how may future song writers Harlan Howard helped to begin their careers. Everything else i agree with you 1000% except the part about your girlfriend. I didn't know her. I will have to do an upcoming video on him. What do you think Jason, should I?
Thank you Eddie, now I know.
Thank you for watching the video.
My sub ten year old self was a big Eddie fan, before I went rock and metal in my tastes, which still last to this day. Still a soft spot for Eddie tunes tho...the little headline "Rabbitt bitten' by monkey" is something else LOL
cool
He has a beautiful voice better than garth brooks
Ok
when his child died..it destroyed him
As it did with Dean Martin when his son died
Why isn't he noticed in his beautiful music's that he wrote and sung it doesn't make any sense because he should be in the fame as well as other country singers unfair to him y'all should be ashamed of yourself
Ok
Thanks!
Welcome! Thank you
Your so correct he is a fantastict singer
We aagree
American Boy was on The Jersey Boy album in 1990
hmmm
He's nothing like Elvis at all.
Another man lost to Lung Cancer in their mid 50's
I hear that so often.
And it's just so sad.
I agree with you that people lost to lung cancer is sad. As for the other it is subjective.
Let's hear you sing you clown
Your right I like Eddie way better than Elvis Eddie has a way better voice
❤pure love
Sweet
You missed "Hearts On Fire"
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Love
We do too
Edward was quite a character. 🇺🇸
He was
EddiE rabbit we will miss you rest in peace
Amen
When i was young i hated country nusic other than eddie rabbitt and john anderson
Cool
I don't know how he could have been compared to Elvis Presley. Eddie was a proficient guitarist and a brilliant songwriter. Elvis was neither of those things. Elvis was a performer - not a musician or songwriter. Eddie, on the other hand, had real chops as a singer, player, songwriter - AND performer. He was the real deal.
Interesting perspective
@CMSProductions . . . i was the vocal arranger and writer of the horn charts for an Elvis tribute show that toured Canada in 1979 and '80. A lot of research went into the project - and I have to say the more I learned about Elvis - the less impressed I was. Admittedly - I was observing from a player's POV - not that of a fan. On the other hand - Eddie Rabbit was a singer, songwriter, musician and performer - and a solid family man who was also invested in his community. Like Canadian Michael Buble - he stopped his career when his son was sick - and he supported various groups who were working for cures - or at least better treatment - for serious illnesses. He was simply an admirable man on so many levels. Although his songs are STILL covered by every Country band - from Legions to 'A' rooms to concert halls - It was just rotten that he walked on so young. (PS - I was a Gene Vincent fan.)
@@wandamundy1759 Yes, Eddie did seem like an outstanding man. 😊
Should be in the County Music Hall of Fame.
Many have been inducted that are not nearly as deserving as Eddie Rabbit.
He passed away at the age I am now
It strange when you think about it
@@CMSProductions yeah,,, really because Elvis early 40's John Denver 53 years I think.
@@NicoleMcLain-nk8td At the age I am now 63 it seems everyday I am losing the heroes of my youth
How did he pass?
I always loved Eddie Rabbit and his music especially the song Just you and I with crystal Gayle.I thought they was married.Rest In Peace Rabbit .
Amen.
Please change title 'Tragic ending...' life happens.
I titled it the way I did was because I feel the way in which he died was tragic.
My family Dr looked just like him back in 70s now he's retired (my Dr) girls would play hooky just to go see him..lol
Now that is cute and sweet
lifeaway rainynight
Sweet
Look like CAT STEVENS
I can see that
No way. Eddie was extremely good-looking. Not all guys with beards look alike!
he is hairy like a wolfman.
Huh?
Pop not a country singer
Actually he is considered to be a country singer but I respect your opinion
The ability of Mr. Rabbitt to crossover from country to pop, shows what a talented man he is. Some of his domes can be considered love songs too. What a brilliant singer and songwriters. Had he lived longer, he would have influenced much more artists to be successful crossover stars
Was a country singer 1st and foremost.
to long
ok
That was a very HANDSOME. MAN . didn't know he was dead so Sorry RIP
Amen and Amen