Tom T. Hall (born May 25, 1936 in Olive Hill, Kentucky; died August 20, 202… Read Full Bio ↴Tom T. Hall (born May 25, 1936 in Olive Hill, Kentucky; died August 20, 2021) was an American country music songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, novelist, and short-story writer. He wrote 12 No. 1 hit songs, with 26 more that reached the Top 10, including the No. 1 international pop crossover hit "Harper Valley PTA" and "I Love", which reached No. 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. He is included in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Songwriters. He became known to fans as "The Storyteller", thanks to his storytelling skills in his songwriting. Hall won the Grammy Award for Best Album Notes in 1973 for the notes he wrote for his album Tom T. Hall's Greatest Hits. He was nominated for, but did not win, the same award in 1976 for his album Greatest Hits Volume 2. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry from 1971.

As a teen, Hall put together a band called the Kentucky Travelers that performed before movies for a travelling theater. During a stint in the Army, Hall performed over the Armed Forces Radio Network and wrote comic songs about Army experiences. His early career included being a radio announcer at WRON, a local radio station in Ronceverte, West Virginia.

Hall's big break came in 1963 when singer Jimmy C. Newman recorded his song "DJ For a Day." In 1964 Hall moved to Nashville, TN, and within months had songs climbing the charts. Nicknamed "The Story Teller", he has written songs for dozens of country stars such as Johnny Cash, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, and Alan Jackson.

One of the most popular songs, "Harper Valley PTA", was originally recorded in 1968 by Jeannie C. Riley, sold over six million copies, and won both a Grammy and CMA award. The song later would inspire the motion picture and television program of the same name.

Hall's own recording career took off after that and he had such hits as "A Week in the Country Jail," "Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine," "I Love," "Country Is", "The Year Clayton Delaney Died," "The Old Side of Town," and "I Like Beer." He was also noted for his children's songs, the most popular being "Sneaky Snake".

He also hosted the syndicated country music TV show Pop Goes the Country.

His son, Dean Hall, is also a singer and is member of the MuzikMafia.

A hard-rock adaptation of his song I love was featured in a series of successful television commercials for Coors beer.

Hall largely retired from writing new material in 1986 and from performing in 1994; his final public performance, which was also his first in several years, was in 2011.

Discography

Singles Written and Performed By Tom T. Hall

* "I Washed My Face in the Morning Dew" (#30, 1967)
* "Ain't Got The Time" (#68, 1968)
* "The World The Way I Want It" (#66, 1968)
* "Ballad of Forty Dollars" (#4, 1969)
* "Homecoming" (#5, 1969)
* "Strawberry Farms" (#40, 1969)
* "Day Drinkin'" (#23, 1970)
* "Salute to a Switchblade" (#8, 1970)
* "Shoeshine Man" (#8, 1970)
* "A Week in a Country Jail" (#1, 1970)
* "Ode to Half a Pound of Ground Round" (#21, 1971)
* "One Hundred Children" (#14, 1971)
* "The Year That Clayton Delaney Died" (#1, 1971) (also reached #42 on the Pop Singles Chart)
* "Me and Jesus" (#8, 1972) (also reached #92 on the Pop Chart)
* "More About John Henry" (#26, 1972)
* "The Monkey That Became President" (#11, 1972)
* "Old Dogs, Children, And Watermelon Wine" (#1, 1973)
* "Ravishing Ruby" (#3, 1973)
* "Spokane Motel Blues" (#16, 1973)
* "Watergate Blues" (#16, 1973)
* "Country Is" (#1, 1974)
* "I Love" (#1, 1974) (also reached #2 on the Adult Contemporary Chart and #12 on the Pop Singles Chart)
* "Sneaky Snake" (#69, 1974) (reached #55 on the Pop Singles Chart the following year)
* "That Song Is Driving Me Crazy" (#2, 1974) (also reached #63 on the Pop Singles Chart)
* "Deal" (#8, 1975)
* "I Care" (#1, 1975)
* "I Like Beer" (#4, 1975)
* "Faster Horses (The Cowboy And The Poet)" (#1, 1976)
* "Fox On The Run" (#9, 1976)
* "Negatory Romance" (#24, 1976)
* "It's All in the Game" (#12, 1977)
* "Your Man Loves You, Honey" (#4, 1977)
* "What Have You Got to Lose" (#9, 1978)
* "Son of Clayton Delaney" (#14, 1979)
* "You Show Me Your Heart (And I'll Show You Mine)" (#11, 1979)
* "Back When Gas Was Thirty Cents a Gallon" (#36, 1980)
* "Jesus On the Radio (Daddy On the Phone)" (#9, 1980)
* "Solder Of Fortune" (#51, 1980)
* "The Old Side of Town" (#9, 1980)
* "Everything From Jesus To Jack Daniels (#42, 1983)
* "P.S. I Love You" (#8, 1984)
* "A Bar with No Beer" (#40, 1985)
* "Down At The Mall" (#65, 1986)

Singles Written By Tom T. Hall But Performed By Other Artists

* "Mad" performed by Dave Dudley (#6, 1964)
* "Artificial Rose" performed by Jimmy C. Newman (#8, 1965)
* "Back In Circulation" performed by Jimmy C. Newman (#13, 1965)
* "City of the Angels" performed by Jimmy C. Newman (#37, 1965)
* "What We're Fighting For" performed by Dave Dudley (#4, 1966)
* "Back Pocket Money" performed by Jimmy C. Newman (#10, 1966)
* "California Uptight Band" performed by Flatt & Scruggs (#20, 1967)
* "Dropping Out of Sight" performed by Jimmy C. Newman (#32, 1967)
* "Louisiana Saturday Night" performed by Jimmy C. Newman (#24, 1967)
* "Town That Broke My Heart" performed by Bobby Bare (#16, 1968)
* "Anything Leaving Town Today" performed by Dave Dudley (#12, 1968)
* "There Ain't No Easy Run" performed by Dave Dudley (#10, 1968)
* "Harper Valley PTA" performed by Jeannie C. Riley (#1, 1968) (also reached #1 on the Pop Singles Chart and #4 on the Adult Contemporary Chart)
* "Greenwich Village Folk Song Salesman" performed by Jim & Jesse (#49, 1968)
* "(Margie's At) The Lincoln Park Inn" performed by Bobby Bare (#4, 1969)
* "George (And the Northwoods)" performed by Dave Dudley (#10, 1969)
* "One More Mile" performed by Dave Dudley (#12, 1969)
* "Boo Dan" peroformed by Jimmy C. Newman (#31, 1969)
* "That's How I Got To Memphis" performed by Bobby Bare (#3, 1970)
* "Pool Shark" performed by Dave Dudley (#1, 1970)
* "If I Ever Fall in Love (With a Honky Tonk Girl)" performed by Faron Young (#4, 1970)
* "Second Handed Flowers" performed by George Jones (#5, 1972)
* "You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)" performed by Johnny Rodriguez (#1, 1973) (also #86 on the Pop Singles Chart)
* "I Can Still Hear the Music in the Restroom" performed by Jerry Lee Lewis (#13, 1975)
* "I'm Not Ready Yet" performed by George Jones (#2, 1980)
* "Dropping Out Of Sight" performed by Bobby Bare (#35, 1981)
* "Little Bitty" performed by Alan Jackson (#1, 1996)
* "That's How I Got To Memphis" performed by Deryl Dodd (#36, 1996)

I Love
Tom T. Hall Lyrics

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I Love little baby ducks,
Old pickup trucks,
Slow movin' trains - and rain.
I Love little country streams,
Sleep without dreams,
Sunday school in May - and hay.
And I love you too.

I Love - leaves in the wind,
Pictures of my friends,
Birds of the world - and squirrels.
I Love - coffee in a cup,
Little fuzzy pups,
Bourbon in a glass- and grass i inserted this it was missing
Old TV shows- and snowdelete this line
And I love you too.

I Love honest open smiles,
Kisses from a child,
Tomatoes on the vine - and onions.
I Love winners when they cry,
Losers when they try,

Music when it's good - and life.
And I love you too.

Overall Meaning

The song “I Love” by Tom T. Hall is a simple yet heartfelt tribute to the beauty of life’s simple pleasures. The song takes the form of a list of things that the singer loves, which includes everything from baby ducks and pickup trucks to rain and coffee. However, it is clear that the true focus of the song is the last line of each verse, “And I love you too.” By sandwiching his declaration of love for another person between lists of things he loves, the singer emphasizes just how deeply he feels this love.

The first verse lists a collection of rural sights and experiences that the singer loves, including baby ducks, old pickup trucks, and slow moving trains. These images create a nostalgic and peaceful atmosphere, and the use of the word “love” to describe them emphasizes just how meaningful they are to the singer. Similarly, the second verse lists a series of images that are more personal to the singer, such as pictures of his friends and little fuzzy pups. By including these personal details alongside the broader rural imagery, the song creates a sense of intimacy and warmth.

The final verse takes a turn towards the emotional, listing things like an “honest open smile” and “kisses from a child” alongside the more concrete images from earlier in the song. By including both the physical and the emotional, the song suggests that love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that can be found in both big and small moments. Ultimately, the song emphasizes that love is about appreciating life’s simple pleasures as well as being open to the emotional connections that come from sharing these experiences with others.

Line by Line Meaning

I Love little baby ducks,
I adore small ducks as they are innocent and cute.

Old pickup trucks,
I appreciate vintage pickup trucks as they bring nostalgia and history.

Slow movin' trains - and rain.
I have admiration for slow-moving trains and the tranquil sound and sight they bring. I also adore the rain and the natural calm it brings.

I Love little country streams,
I love tranquil little streams found in the countryside as they bring me peace and relaxation.

Sleep without dreams,
I enjoy peaceful sleep without any disturbing or vivid dreams.

Sunday school in May - and hay.
I enjoy Sunday school classes that remind me of the long-lost childhood days, and I love the smell of fresh hay in the air.

And I love you too.
I am deeply in love with you, and nothing can change that.

I Love - leaves in the wind,
I admire how the leaves in the wind move and create a serene backdrop.

Pictures of my friends,
I cherish pictures of my friends as they bring fond memories to me.

Birds of the world - and squirrels.
I am fascinated by the diversity of birds around the world and the cute squirrels that add cheerfulness to nature.

I Love - coffee in a cup,
I cannot resist the aroma and taste of a warm cup of coffee.

Little fuzzy pups,
I adore the adorable and furry puppies that bring joy and companionship into one's life.

Bourbon in a glass- and grass
I am a lover of the warmth and smoothness of bourbon in a glass. I also appreciate the smell and sight of freshly cut grass.

And I love you too.
I adore you to the moon and back, and my love for you is boundless.

I Love honest open smiles,
I value the sincerity and openness of smiles, as they show joy and contentment.

Kisses from a child,
I cherish the pure and innocent kisses from children, as they radiate love and warmth.

Tomatoes on the vine - and onions.
I have an affinity for juicy tomatoes on the vine, which reminds me of summer. Also, I love the pungent taste of fresh onions.

I Love winners when they cry,
I am a lover of genuine emotions, and seeing winners cry in moments of triumph moves me deeply.

Losers when they try,
I appreciate the effort losers put in their attempts, and I empathize with them when things do not go their way.

Music when it's good - and life.
I am a music enthusiast and enjoy quality music. I also hold life in high regard and value every moment of it.

And I love you too.
I cannot emphasize my affection for you enough. I love you swimmingly.

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Comments from YouTube:

@lizwelker7244

3y↑183

Just heard that this amazing man breathed his last on earth just hours ago. He’s always been such a big part of my life, so talented and down to earth. There will never be another Tom T! 😥😥😥

@chuckhall8088

3y↑6

Just heard the news myself 😢😢😢😢

@emiliebranham8672

3y↑11

RIP Tom T. Hall...you are the best of the best. 😭😭😭😭😭💕💕💕💕

@maggiepete2353

3y↑10

You are correct- there will never be another Tom T Hall

@machellebruzewski2685

3y↑6

This song brings back so many childhood memories that really means so much to me. Thank you, Tom, for so many wonderful songs and memories. May You Rest In Peace.

@darktruth8013

3y↑2

Me too. That's why I'm here. 😥

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@liz-yx3yb

3y↑57

My dad used to always play this song for me when I was little. He passed away today but I hope he knows how much I love him ❤️

@patriciajrs46

2y↑1

I am sorry for the loss of your father. God bless you and yours.

@danmesser6129

2y↑2

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. May you feel God's comfort and peace.

@jodylandry3972

1y↑3

My Dad also…. I surprised him with this song as our Farher-Daughter dance at my wedding reception…we both ugly cried😢…he passed away last year

@hamishplaythis

1y↑2

My Dad and I danced to this at my wedding. He passed away this year ❤ hope you’re doing ok

@0327jmcdonald

1y↑2

My dad did too. And I’m thankful he’s still here. Your dad knows you miss him and love him!

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@isabelmorinigo5795

3y↑37

I absolutely love this song. There's something about it that makes me believe in humanity and touches my soul.

@thomashanks1033

Hello Isabel how are you doing. I'm Thomas from USA. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

@markmarkofkane8167

3y↑13

My late mom used to play this a lot. I thought it was boring. But as I got older, this song touches my soul. He was a poet singer. He was different than most stars.

@mattcarey1824

5y↑8

We played this at my grandfather's funeral a year ago. It's a strange sweet thing to me. Crying by myself, but laughing simultaneously because I can still hear him singing this to me growing up.

@wesleyblisard5416

2y↑14

I'm fixing to turn 51 and I remember this song a long time ago and still sounds just as good today as it did when things were simpler. Thank you for sharing

@frankenjack3953

You 51 yet mate?

@christinebennett7942

9y↑178

We played this song for my grandson when he was in a coma recovering from a brain tumor. He still loves this song. Thanks Tom T. Hall

@sethh1898

Aww. Is he ok know ?

@marial.hammond8326

Christine Bennett is he ok?

@kkocsis197

That was nice of you.

@peggymicsky8607

4y↑2

Love is the best medicine! 💖

@kkocsis197

Peggy Micsky and laughter is!

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@catfishandcoleslaw

3y↑23

Hard to believe he’s passed. One of my favorite songs was this one. Well done.

@AmericanIsraeliJew

4y↑2

Why would anyone thumbs down this wonderful song?

@johnpalmer1289

Awesome song

@CHite-lw9sr

7y↑10

This is just so sweet. My grandfather loved this song. He spent a lot of time trying to recall the lyrics, but he always had "I love little baby ducks" and "I love you, too" pretty well memorized. Thanks for posting.

@TheMeatballMen

14y

I love this song

@chefjaike

3y↑12

All of Tom's songs tug at my heart strings and make me cry....especially this one!!

@iroc-zmoney

3y↑39

I remember finding my mom and dad dancing to this in the living room as a kid and getting mad because I wasn’t included😂

@ireneharrison5550

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@redtesla

That's wonderful ❤

@sandyflanagan2794

Same and pure honesty

@sandyflanagan2794

That shows how much they love each other. You are very blessed 🥰

@shanedenny5234

1y↑1

One of the sweetest, most memorable songs ever recorded. A true classic that will forever live in the hearts of those that heard legendary Tom T. Hall sing it the first time. ❤

@philupchurch3161

11y↑1

One of my wife's favorite songs. Her father (now passed) sang it to her and her brother's and sister's while growing up, and it bring's back fond memories for her.

@appamtnculture1302

3y↑4

The writer of many famous country songs recorded by many of the most famous in the world. RIP Mr. Hall.

@grandygm

Best song ever 💖

@mrs.g.9816

24w

One of my favorite country music songs! I like the images in this video, too.

@clarklee9820

20w↑1

this reminds me of my little sister when were little kids .. im now in my 50’s and when i miss her i send her this song…

@vivianramage7361

Thanks for the music! RIP ❤️😘🇺🇸

@DavidHernandez-oc1oz

30w

Love this song as much now as I did when it first came out

@hannahpickering7683

4y↑2

My mom would sing this song to me when I was little, now I sing it to my boys. 💕

@jayepotts7814

Love this song so much

@davidrmohr

11y↑7

Great song. I actually remember the other version where he says "whisky in a glass and grass." I guess some folks took the "grass" part wrong and it was changed to "Old TV shows and snow." Hey ib80123! I used to sing this to my son - he also thought I made it up and had the same reaction when he found out I didn't. :) Hey Erik! Nothing wrong with feeling cozy!

@jbnewsom

13y↑4

Just lost my grandpa a few days ago. This was his all-time favorite song. I do like the original b/c it was more fitting to my grandpa. We even played it at his funeral. RIP Grandpa

@cathridge

13y

Thanks for adding this. I was never much into country music but as a kid, I lived in an area with only one radio station and we had to deal with every kind of music. Im an r&b/soul/funk music lover but I learned to love older country songs and Tom T. Hall is an artist who I fondly remember from my childhood. This song and "I Love Beer" were great. Im probably one of the black people on the planet with Tom T. Hall records haha

@dayv2017

3y↑2

RIP TOM, such a wonderful song writer!

@charlotteswincicki2226

7y↑13

This is a tearjerker of a song. Just love this!!

@bonnie8545

8y↑55

My dad used to sing me this song all the time. Made me cry like a baby!

@mamatibborscassady9388

8y↑1

+Bonnie Made an embroidered t-shirt with lyrics for my son in 77.

@MichSignMan

He sounded that awful? lol

@brooke5751

Same!!!❤

@imstillhere3753

This song reminds me of my grandparents that raised me like their own children. I can see my mum swaying to this music. Good memories. ❤️

@LoisFox131

14y↑4

This is a great video. This song is simple and sweet. I'm glad people still remember this song.

@thomashanks1033

Hello how are you doing. I'm Thomas from USA. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

@jcsmith88

3y↑1

My mom used to sing this to me and I just randomly googled the lyrics and it brought me here. This makes me miss her so much. I never heard the original song but it’s so cute

@jeaneenoneal4325

This song is what life should be

@shelbylou02

4y↑1

As Tom sang....I love music when it's good. And this is classic. 💚

@Laurencetw

4y↑1

listened to this song every morning as a little kid on my mom's clock radio before going to school. brings back powerful and emotional memories that cannot be described.

@milkspank9140

7y↑4

Tom T Hall is easily the best songwriter on the planet

@sharonreneebrownmydiaries9943

My grandmother always played country music in her house and this is one of my favs. Simple, beautiful, heartfelt

@masonicmoth

36w

My mom used to randomly sing just the first line and I never heard the whole song until now... I sent it to her. I hope she sings it again someday. She's in her 70s ❤

@rolandg313

I love this song very nice

@XxLoveofMusicXx

12y↑1

My daddy used to sing this song to me and my sister when we were little and I wanted to sing it to my kids but I couldn't remember all the words...I could only remember the first verse..so thanks for putting the words up too :) great memories

@12Sady

This song has gone around in my head for years! So happy to hear it again.

@ronthornton2583

4y↑1

My Dad loved this song. He passed away in 1977. I think of him every time I hear it ☺

@makennarenae8678

4y↑1

i haven’t heard this song in 4 years until it came on the radio one day and made me so happy cause my grandpa used to sing this to me every day and i loved it. he passed away in 2016 and i miss him so much but this song reminds me of him and makes me super happy to hear it all again

@saraanderson8458

3y↑1

RIP MR. Hall the world of country music lost another great one. 😪

@mamawfrancy

6y↑1

This old song is a classic (reminds me of my angelic mom) .... just the sweetest of sentiments & so so true. 'Life's simple pleasures are later our most cherished treasures'... sadly sometimes we may not appreciate or realize that till we're older. :)

@allisonsousa8483

3y↑2

My nephew and I sing this to each other all the time. ❤️

@patrickmcgee6917

This song never gets old for me. Just love it. My childhood. So simple, so soothing, and uplifting. Now I’m teaching my beautiful 2 year old granddaughter to listen to it and try to sing it. She’s loves it! Mesmerized by it😊😍😍😍

@loniebrown9646

3y↑1

I grew up listening to this style of country, got older, found rock and roll, heavy metal, and the classics are pulling me back, just for a visit.

@12Sady

9y↑1

I grew up singing this with my parents and my siblings, what a heartfelt memory. Thanks so much for sharing. <3

@MP-sx1kc

10y↑8

I remember my grandfather singing this when I was kid. I love this song and the wonderful memories it brings back. :3

@Mrs.SusieDunn

R.i.p. Tom. Thank you for your beautiful songs. I will sing your songs to my grandkids as long as they will listen

@kkocsis197

I’ve loved this song ever since I was a baby! I used to have a dog named Cujo who loved it when we sang to him. And this song brings back my childhood! I’m so glad this was posted!

@offroadguygavin6074

5y↑1

Great song

@lydiacoffey2003

3y↑1

My dad used to sing me this and still does as I grow up ❤️ very special song to me love you dad

@samuelwillis6315

Wonderful man great artist . Heaven welcomes another angel .

@efrem1

3y↑1

A song from long ago in my childhood. May your soul rest in peace, Mr. Hall.

@alfredobotello5214

5y↑3

I find this home made video incredibly touching. Brings a tear to my eye every time I play it.

@marytaylor5126

8y↑26

Love this old song and so many Tom T Hall sung. He was a great writer, seems to love nature and just plain country.

@abc-wv4in

3y↑1

I've always liked this song.
RIP, Tom T. Prayers for your loved ones.

@Busterseyes

11y

Very nice and such a sweet song! Made me smile too. Besides there is something about squirrels that always makes me giggle. : )

@nancydavis_

I love this song : )

@thelife_ofBrian

7y↑5

I was only a little kid & dad used to put on his Tom t hall tape... I remember this song & how much it stayed in my head... even to this day, I'm 34 now... great song!

@Written.onhishand

My daddy used to sing this to me when I was a baby, and now I sing it to my own newborn baby. I wish he was here to see. ❤️

@ursulamaurer6671

9y↑1

I love that song and the artist singing it

@thomashanks1033

Hello how are you doing. I'm Thomas from USA. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

@annecaine2996

Tom T Hall is one of a kind😀

@mistyiceheart

11y↑1

I love this song! And the video was great as well, that " pictures with my friends " cracked me up! Thanks for the video loved it.

@Contakum

3y↑1

Tom T Hall ( (May 25, 1936 – August 20, 2021), I got word of his passing just now. He was genius a musician and his down to earth personality could easily be sensed in every song he performed. Thanks for the music Tom.

@kxd2591

Nice tribute to a loved one!

@kennethlingle2885

8y↑8

A cute country story telling song. And no one does it better than Tom T. Hall. This was country music people. The way it was supposed to be.......

@michelledoll3712

8y↑2

I learned this song in grade school, as part of a music show we put on. I never knew it as a popular song. Brings back wonderful memories.

@IamAloha

3y↑1

Hearing this brings me back to my Childhood , RIP Tom T Hall

@charlotteswincicki2226

6y↑5

What a wonderful song. God blessed him when he had him make this song.

@dzold42

13y

what a great tribute to one of the GREATS!! lost my dad bout 6yrs ago, Tom T was definitely one of our fave's! Amen gypsydevap!

@isabelmorinigo5795

4y↑2

If it wasn't for the coronavirus pandemic and being inside J wouldn't have come across this song. Reminds me life is so much more than material things. I loved this song when it first came out and still do. Thank you Tom.

@theLOLsincorporated

12y

I love this song so much. My grandpa listens to it on his computer.

@dzold42

13y↑2

what a great tribute to one of the all time GREATS!! I'm in my 40's, lost my dad 7yrs ago and Tom T was one of our Fave's!! Amen gypsydevap

@thomashanks1033

Hello Dorothy how are you doing. I'm Thomas from USA. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, thank you.

@jenv9782

3y↑1

My husband used to sing this song to me decades ago. But he was an otherwise very abusive husband and father. And now here I am in tears listening to this so many years and two more husbands later....so sad how it all turned out...

@s6824s

14y

That was soooo sweet!

@marknsammi

14y

What a classic. Thanks for posting.

@msheffi972

11y↑5

Wow - I am doing the exact same thing. I just turned 40 and my dad died 2 years ago. We loved listening to Tom T Hall when I was a kid. I found a forum he had posted on where he linked this song. It made me feel happy and close to him tonight.

@wunhunglo2880

7y↑2

this tune is badass

@roxanne7169

14y

wonderful song...nothing can compare to music like this...it takes me back...thank u 4 posting

@goodgoodgoodful

14y

sometimes we just forget to enjoy many simple lovable things in our life that actually can make us happy if we realized it... nice lyrics.

@TheMchap1960

Awesome song writer and a national treasure in my opinion

@jamesstargel9345

2y↑2

Was one of my favorite songs when I was a kid, haven't heard it in so long I couldn't remember the lyrics.😁

@jamesstargel9345

He resides with our lord now, never be another tom t hall. In our lord's name... amen ✝️

@oungkarmaharaj5860

Another of the greats. His songs touch the soul.

@Hot100daze1976to1997

13y

This song - I Love - By Tom T. Hall peaked at # 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart on 09-28-1974

@johnfredenburgjr7404

Your squirrels were prairie dogs 😉 Tom T is a legend, nothing will ever top these old country songs, done by the true artists of country music, great video, enjoyed it much Peace \/

@masonziegenfuss1794

9y↑41

Thought it was cute when it first came out.. now with Grandkids it never fails to bring a wet eye and a smile at the same time.

@chrisbolhuis297

3y↑3

I'm 53, my dad and I used to sing along to this song on radio in his truck when I was little

@gingersnapsNdunkie

2y↑1

Same here. It takes on a whole new meaning when you get older and have grandkids. ❤️

@xpertnova5292

2y↑1

Hey yo brother you have the pfp of Maximilianmus and you are and old guy with grandkids man i am amazed i am a max fan too god bless.

@kwabee6869

@xpertnova52 Might be his grandkids

@georgemicha2454

I miss my mom to this song. She sang it to me as a child. I believe she meant every word. Neither of us got what we deserved.😢 Sorry mom.

@thatchattycat1735

4y↑2

We use this song to calm down our new puppy who can't just chill at night cause of the cats.

@haleroofing8150

The Poet Of County Music. Tom T is like Cash to me never heard a song i didn't like by him. Gotta love I Care , Sneaky Snake, That song is driving me crazy.

@traps5160

11y↑6

my dad sang this song to me.I didn't see him much.but it really made me remember how much he love's me.Great video & onions. :)

@Guitarzzzzzzz173

3y↑1

I remember this song from when I was a kid. Such a wonder song (and video) from the days when life was simple and innocent.

@SunshineGurl34

Just watched this with my fiancé and we almost cried this so wholesome

@tomlingle6704

My favorite of all time!!!

@baxiesmom5283

7y↑9

I remember my Mom singing this to me when I was a small child. Heard it today for the 1st time in years. I miss her + hearing her sing

@cherylbaphone6152

7y↑5

Sometimes I would hear my dad softly singing along to songs like this, he was so shy about singing in front of people, well, family. He had a great voice but like me, he was intimidated by my mother's extreme talent. She and her sister and college friend had a trio and won the Morris B. Sachs Amateur Hour show in 1956 and were offered a recording contract. They declined but split the $75 prize and gave their mom the watch prize. Dad and I always loved Westerns and C & W music as well as bluegrass and country swing. And boy did we love the classic singers like Tom. I still grieve for them even though mom has been gone 14 years and dad 3 and I listen to these songs and cry for the happy memories they bring me.