Don't Let the Old Man In
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
August 10, 2019 11:56am CST
I recently watched the Clint Eastwood movie, the Mule. The movie was based on a true story. I did not realize Eastwood is 89 years old. Amazing to watch him act.
At the end of the movie there was a song that played and it really got my attention. I really enjoy music anyway. I researched a little and found the song. I have to share it with you. I was surprised Toby Keith (country artist) sang it and he also wrote the song. I did not recognize his voice at first.
I watched an interview with Toby Keith. He met Clint Eastwood before the movie. They talked about the movie. Toby asked him what the movie was about. He told him about the drug cartel and an old man.
Toby Keith asked Eastwood how he kept going at age 89. He said, "I just get up every day and I don't let the old man in". That gave Toby an idea to write this song. He sent it to Eastwood, he loved it, and it is part of the movie now.
Listen closely to the words in this link. And the video scenes are all taken from the movie...
Music video by Toby Keith performing Don't Let the Old Man In. (C) 2018 Show Dog, LLC marketed and distributed by Thirty Tigers http://vevo.ly/8dORJO
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Aug 19
Toby Keith must have been thrilled.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
10 Aug 19
Still going strong is our Clint wonderful and I love the song.
Have not seen the film though as yet.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
10 Aug 19
@CarolDM
We have had a couple of actors here like that too still going strong. Song is lovely after that came Willy Nelson he really does sing nice you know too and plays the guitar very well.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Aug 19
@lovinangelsinstead21 I did not listen to the next song. Willie is amazing too.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
10 Aug 19
I watched this several months ago when I was sitting on my friend's furbabies. Her dad rented it and we watched it late one night. I liked the movie, except for the ending.
The song made me want to tear up!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
10 Aug 19
@CarolDM That's why I put the disclaimer.... but okay, I'll edit it.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Aug 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum I really appreciate you doing that Amber.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
11 Aug 19
yes ma'am, mr. eastwood 'tis gettin tad long'n the tooth. a great actor 'n director. thanks fer sharin' this song. mr. keith's written many wonderful songs o'er the years.
i got tickled 't mr. eastwood when he met his current wife. much younger'n himself, did the news. when asked how he kept'p with her, he replied "naps". whilst she 'twas givin' the news, he'd be nappin' so's they could go'n eat supper, etc.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
11 Aug 19
@CarolDM don't reckon i knew 'f such :( seems he jest aint the type 'f fella fer long relationships, eh? nope, not slowed down'n that'd be the key i'm thinkin'. too oft folks retired 'n sit 'round not doin' much - their bodies'n minds plum wear out.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Aug 19
@crazyhorseladycx That is true, we have to keep moving.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
10 Aug 19
Wow thanks for posting this. What a great song and I've been a Toby Keith can for ages but never heard this song before. Great lyrics for me to hear today
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
12 Aug 19
@CarolDM I've been listening to this song on my alexa since you posted it.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Aug 19
@Marilynda1225 That is great Marilyn, me too. It really is a good one.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
10 Aug 19
That's cool thank you for sharing. I always enjoyed his movies. He's only a few years younger than my mom but certainly a lot more aware. I will watch out for the movie.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84039)
• Rupert, Idaho
11 Aug 19
I never heard that song....but that's great to know!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
11 Aug 19
he is an iconic addition to the American theater! I still love his westerns the most. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Pale Rider, what a talent!!!!
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@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
10 Aug 19
Now I'm gonna have to get MrsJ to track down the movie!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Aug 19
@SophiaMorros You are welcome, glad you liked.
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@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
12 Aug 19
@CarolDM we watched it last night. It was very good! Thanks for the recommendation!
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@beachbabe26 (190)
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11 Aug 19
Yes I know that movie and I haven't finished watching it.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Aug 19
I have not seen this or heard it, I will take a listen.
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@LindaOHio (178869)
• United States
10 Aug 19
Interesting background information on the song! Thanks for the link.
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@dgobucks226 (35621)
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11 Aug 19
Really nice song and it did fit the scenes in the movie. I haven't seen this film did you like it? And I knew Clint was in his 80's but had no idea he was close to 90 
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