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Keith Whitley

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I love keith whitley's song when u have nothing to say at all and i am interested in getting some information....written information on him since my last name is same as his . Whitley for the last name is rare. And I am hearing impaired...therefore, I can't hear his songs...so I would love to have his songs written down for my files.

>>By dixiewhitley (Sunday, 8 Dec 2002 07:26)

keith is alegend. my favorite person that has ever lived i like the way he sings and he was the best guitar player there has ever bean. ralph said when he was 15 years old when he first met keith that he never missed a lick on the guitar.i just met him twice in my life and those were the best moments of my life he was a down to earth guy not above his raisings

>>By poor monroe (Wednesday, 18 Dec 2002 06:00)

i could listen to Keith Whitley all day long. his voice is so diffents one day i will have all his songs he has ever came out with. so far i have none. but his music is one of a kind if any one can email me and tell me all the songs he has came out with i would love that dasiyorange@yahoo.com

>>By Feleena (Thursday, 26 Dec 2002 00:43)

I am 19 years old, and I love everything my Keith Whitley. He life and the shape he was in made his sad songs seem a little sadder. You could tell his influences in his style of singing from such atists, as Merle Haggard, and Lefty Frizzell. All of his songs are really great especially his slow sad songs, including my favorite, the old Lefty song "I Never Go Around Mirrors". Keith left this world much to soon, and never will be forgotten. He is truly an american icon and will always be. If you would like to e-mail me to talk about Keith and his songs and other artists my e-mail address is nickh@mounet.com

>>By nick hale (Friday, 14 Feb 2003 15:56)

Hey i'm 18, and keith is definately my favorite artist of all time. I was brought up on this kind of music and it has stuck with me. Keith did leave this world way too soon, and it's such a shame that it had to happen that way. I truly feel he would've have been the "best" country artist of all time. Just think of his short career, and how many hits he had. His voice is one of a kind, there is not another like it. I also do set and listen to him all day sometimes haha. I would like all the info possilbe on Keith, so e-mail me at krlewa01@louisville.edu

Later,
Kyle

>>By kylelew (Thursday, 27 Feb 2003 03:26)

Keith Whitley was born in early July of 1955, in a small eastern Kentucky town called Sandy Hook. There's alot to be said about his influences growning up, but Keith started out early - appearing on the Buddy Starcher radio show as early as 5 years old, singing "You Win Again" and "Big Iron". By the time Keith was 13-14 years old, himself, his brother Dwight, Ricky and Hobart Skaggs together formed a bluegrass band and made their own radio show broadcast out of West Liberty Kentucky. This of course led to the joining of Keith and Ricky to Ralph Stanley's band, The Clinch Mountain Boys. Keith and Ricky fit right in. It was at the bright young age of 15 that alcoholism had taken Keith by way of clubs and small circuits; and Keith couldn't turn it down. It was one way or another, and obvious, that Keith would be that way for a long time if not soon helped. Keith's next big step would be marrying his high school love, Cathy and signing on to RCA records after a breif fallout with J.D. Crowe and the New South. His first solo effort, "A Hard Act To Follow" was amazing, but small - and flopped. Singles included "Don't Our Love Look Natural" and "I've Got the Heart For You". However, it wasn't until his second studio LP, 'LA to Miami' that Whitley got the attention he deserved. "Miami, My Amy" shone his true talent, and followed up two other hits from that same record. A third album was in the works, and Whitley wrote most of his own material, but in recognizing that his talent was practically still un-noticed, the almost finished product was scrapped. It wasn't until 1988 that Whitley would see his biggest success to date: the release of "Don't Close Your Eyes" - an introduction to the songs that people still know him for today, including the title track, "When You Say Nothing At All", and "I'm No Stranger to the Rain". The album went gold and saw 3 top ten hits. Also, Whitley had remmarried country singer Lorrie Morgan and adopted a daughter, Morgan from her previous marriage. A son, Jessie, would soon follow. But the happiness was all too short, as Whitley's alcohol problem would catch up with him and sadly take his life on May 9th of 1989. He was 33. To date, Keith has 2 gold records and a tribute album. Several compilations were released including tracks that were recorded from the scrapped session and sessions with JD Crowe. Look for these titles - "Wherever You Are Tonight", "Kentucky Bluebird", "Sad Songs & Waltzes" and "Country Legends".

jeff swope

>>By callmeparanoid (Saturday, 12 Apr 2003 15:59)

Keith Whitley is what true country is all about. He was true to the legend of country music. It is a shame he had to leave so soon. He himself is a legend. Keith will live on in our hearts. No one will ever compare to him.

>>By Kelli O (Tuesday, 15 Apr 2003 18:14)

I used to love Keith Whitley, but then this paranoid guy ruined my life, so now i don't really listen to him anymore..too painful

>>By punkin (Tuesday, 6 May 2003 18:50)

maybe someday I'll be able to forgive him, and then I'll break out the keith cd's and it'll be a happy day...cuz he's AMAZING! Contemporary artists can't even come close..."When You Say Nothing At All" is one of my all-time favorite songs.

>>By punkin (Wednesday, 7 May 2003 14:36)

well first of all there is not. nor will there ever be another man on this earth thats even close to my king mr keith whitley sr. i love his songs my fav is thats where i want to take our love. best song ever been sang. i was only 13 yrs old when he passdaway. he is still alive not only in songs but in spirit i feel it every time i listen to his songs little on play em. i sure like every one wish he could have stayd a little longer but i dont blame keith not at all it was his time he had nothing to do with what happend to him he was a victom its like cancer he lost his battle to it . i know fisrt hand becuase i had an ucle like he was and it was sad but thank the good lord hes ok now keith was standing in line had is ticket in hand and took his flight to heaven with god and jesus as pilt and co pilot i know ill see him again someday sooner are later i will .im in a band and do nothing but his songs devoted my life to it i may sound like him but im not him and never will be no one will . well thanks a million cowboy kelly aka keith whitley jr.

>>By cowboy kelly (Friday, 9 May 2003 07:41)

i love that punkin girl. she says i ruined her life.. perhaps i did. but there's no real way to tell her i'm sorry. maybe a keith whitley song? hm... "nobody in his right mind" oughtta do it.

anyways, christine... (thought 'punkin' would cover it up, didn't ya.. ) yeah, if i ever see you again, this is a good way to see me as. i'm sorry. you know that. can't do much about it, now - but there are some things in life that you can't lie about ~ yeah. well... a little too personal for a public site, but life goes on.

so you want keith whitley lyrics? don't count on his website its gotten cheap. the world needs a more reliable keith whitley site. god, troy elder is an idiot.

jeff swope

>look for my upcoming cd soon<

>>By callmeparanoid (Monday, 30 Jun 2003 20:15)

What a terribly said day it was in the world when we lost Keith Whitely...I absolutely love his music!
My favorite is "I'm no stranger to the rain" wow! How powerful is that song!!
Keith will forever have a place in my heart !

>>By Susie (Wednesday, 2 Jul 2003 07:36)

i love his song dont close your eyes. i wish he was still on earth with us. my wife and i named our little girl whitley ann.

>>By jerry (Thursday, 3 Jul 2003 04:56)

Hello Y'all,

I own and operate www.keithwhitleyblvd.com . I have seen a negative post or two about this site, and find it rather suprising. Especially when I have run this site for over 4 years now. I pay for everything that is done, the domain name, the hosting,etc. This is not cheap to run. I do not ask for ANY reimbursement for what I do. I started the site out of love and dedication for Keith, but I guess some people just don't understand that. I have a full time job, married and raising a child. Yes, I am sure there is alot more I could do for the site. Lyrics has always been a big issue on the site. I have had many fans volunteer the lyrics, and yet in the long run, They are the ones that don't come through. I have a job 40 hours a week to tend to, a family, and personal life (which I believe I an entitled to have. I help promote artists that love and pay tribute to Keith in their shows. Keith Whitley events, I help with those as well. Maybe some fans feel that I should get a divorce, quit my job, and put my daughter up for adoption, so I can make Keith Whitley Blvd. Com a site that pleases every single visitor that comes in. Well, I thought about it, and have decided that I am keeping my job, my wife and my daughter, and what personal life I DO HAVE, and I am still going to run Keith's site for the 99% of the REAL FANS who enjoy the site. If ya want lyrics and can help, that is awesome. Send them my way, I will add a LYRICs link, and add the fans names to each and every Lyric they send in. Ya know, there are many people out there who does things from their heart and don't look for any recognition in return, I just hope they don't get stabbed in the back as much as I do. Y'all have a good day, and God Bless Keith Whitley and all his many GREAT FANS out there who still love him and his music.

Troy Elder (Webmaster)
http://www.keithwhitleyblvd.com

>>By telder (Sunday, 18 Jan 2004 16:52)

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