Good Stuff

This message captures the sometimes common tension in a young marriage where there has been a misunderstanding.  The young man in our story leaves to sort out his feelings and winds up getting some sage advice which guides him back home.  The theme is beautifully punctuated by Kenny Chesney’s hit song, “The Good Stuff.”  Viewers will enjoy the simple but powerful message centering on understanding.  The Good Stuff…Pass It On.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Wife: (yelling) “Don’t you even think about that…”
Bartender: “What can I get for you, man?”
Husband: “A better life than the one I’ve got.” “…a life kind of like that one.”
Bartender: “Hey, it wasn’t always a perfect picture, but there were some perfect parts…”

Music in background:
Well, me and my lady had our first big fight ?So I drove around 'till I saw the neon lights ?Of a corner bar ?Not a soul around but the old barkeep ?Down at the end and looking half asleep ?But he walked up and said what'll it be? ?I said the good stuff
'Cause it's the first long kiss on a second date ?And droppin' the ring in the spaghetti plate 'cause ?Your hands are shakin' so much ?And it's the way that she looks with the rice in her hair ?Eatin' burnt supper the whole first year ?And askin' for seconds to keep her from tearin' up ?Yeah man, that's the good stuff ?ANNCR/SUPER: The Good Stuff…Pass it On. A Message from The Foundation for a Better Life.

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Tears instantly....now I can't stop these raining eyeball from raining😭😭🙂🙂😭😭

BillieAnne Hunter from Columbia Heights, MN, April 14, 2020

Just beutifull. :] :}

Anonymous, December 15, 2017

I love seeing your commercials! They truly make me smile and believe in the goodness of mankind! Thank you for passing on the wonderful messages of life, hope and love! I am so amazed by it all!

Kimba from Raleigh, NC, October 7, 2017

We have had some times, but after 39 yrs. were still making it.

Anonymous, June 14, 2016

I LOVE YOU BABY!

Anonymous, November 7, 2015

i love my husbend

cescelie from huninningTX, October 20, 2015

Such amazing messages on all your videos!!! We need more of this positivity in our world !!!

Veronica from Arizona, September 7, 2014

never give up on family!

Reyna, 9 years old from Rowland Hieghts,CA, October 28, 2013

I so love this tv shows

Hansard from School, May 22, 2013

Anyone know what the song is called?

Ozzy from Nc, March 27, 2013

My life is like that.... And this video made me a little happier (:

Ozzy from Nc, March 27, 2013

I LOVE IT!

BOB from LAS VAGAS, March 26, 2013

That was deep! Makes you think more about the good in life than the bad and makes you think not everything in life is bad. Sure there are some bad parts here and there but it will always get better even though it may take some time for it to happen.

Jose from Lport ny, February 11, 2013

This video is so true... I love it. I believe that this commercial should be veiwed by many more.

Abri Ciabattari from Fayetteville, Arkansas, February 2, 2013

That's how my moms life was.

rick alonso from beverly hills, January 29, 2013

Wow I love it! Touching!

monalisa from indonesia, December 4, 2012

I like this commercial because it reminds me that no matter how bad a fight can be at the end you can still end up forgiving each other.

Christine A from Illinois, September 5, 2012

This video is very touching, it reminds me of my parents. Not everything was ever perfect, they had fights, but their love overcame. Very personal and touching, I love it!

Annonymous from USA, April 7, 2011

Wish this comercial would get played more often. I think more people that are married should pay more close attention to it. Too many people now days give up to quickly on thier marriage, marriage takes work and work pays off with the Good Stuff in the end!

Tara M from Wisconsin, April 1, 2011

I tear up whenever I see this commercial.

Sherry S from Ontario Canada, December 16, 2010

@ martha j "down at the end looking half asleep."

Michael Y. from Houston, TX, December 7, 2010

I love it but want to know what the words are in the first part while the bar tender is speaking. I can't make them out and it's driving me crazy!

martha j from cincinnati, ohio, November 16, 2010

I remember the words my sister, Micah, gave me. She says relationships aren't going to be easy but you make the best of the situation.

Chris l from Vicksburg, June 1, 2010

Who is the girl in the video?

Ray B. from Hobbs, NM, May 7, 2010

Wow. What a powerful message this is. Love is beautiful especially when its shared with a person you really love. The person I thought of when I saw this was my boyfriend, my teddy bear. At times there are dull moments, but thanks to God we are up again. Definitely more great and memorable moments in our relationship. Love is a beautiful thing. I LOVE YOU BABY!

Amanda O. from Bronx, New York, April 16, 2010

This spot needs to played a whole lot more; perhaps we would not have a 50% divorce rate and so many lonely children from broken homes creating a circle of hurt we can't even begin to imagine. This Generation of Children (and I am one, I am 18) when they grow and get married THIS is the lesson we need to be taught-to stick it out past the emotions and really make "love" mean something now-a-days. I have been with my man 3 years now and we've had MANY rough patches but overall, I grow to love him more every year.

Jamie N. from Cinci, OH, March 14, 2010

This commercial makes you realize that those little things that you argue about aren't as important as all those great moments you've shared in your relationship. I Love It!

Jessica A. from Renton, Washington, November 8, 2009

Love it.

JP from Commack, NY, October 19, 2009

it touches me more ways than one

chris napolion l from vicksburg, October 9, 2009

This is cool.

Aubrie G. from CA, August 26, 2009

I saw the "I Hope You Dance" spot and now "The Good Stuff"...just awesome. I love most Country music due to the soul searching honesty of many of the songs. If they haven't done so already, they should consider spots based on "Drive," "Letter to Me," "You're Gonna Miss This," "In Color," etc.

Billy W. from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, July 17, 2009

This commercial touches me every single time I see it. The song is absolutely one of my favorite Kenny songs of all time and it fits perfect with this message. Great job, I'm very impressed.

DJ M from McHenry, IL, March 6, 2009

That wonderful "barkeep" is my cousin. Love ya Tommy.

Elise D. from Tacoma, Washington, January 13, 2009

This reminds me of my grandfather he is very close to passing but he told me when I first got married about how, my grandmother burned the first dinner she made for them when they first got married and how he ate it with a smile on his face, that to me is true love.

Ebony D from Abilene, TX, September 13, 2008

While watching the TV spots, I found myself sitting here smiling-just smiling. Even after the spot had finished and as I am typing in this comment, I am smiling. What a great job. I found you on Jeanne's Endo Blog. I am going to link to you as well. You can make me feel good each morning. Great! Great! Great! Thank You.

Mckay K. from Chatta. TV USA, July 20, 2008

Anything with Kenny you know it's going to be awesome. Great commercial and awesome song. I just love Kenny Chesney!

Linda H from Castle Rock, June 10, 2008

Kenny Chesney

Rachel P. from USA, June 2, 2008

Who wrote the song?

Steve S. from Rochester, NY, June 2, 2008

I just saw this commercial tonight and I kept waiting for the picture of some Major Beer brand to come up - but it never happend. I can't believe ads like this one exist! How do I donate to this foundation?

David Z from Lake Stevens, WA, May 28, 2008

I absolutely loved this commercial. Kenny Chesney is the best!

Dawn E. from Pennsylvania, May 27, 2008

This commercial always makes me realize how special my wife and son are to me. I sing the song constantly.

Colin from Bahamas, January 28, 2008

Hearing Kenny Chesney's "The Good Stuff" made me take immediate notice of the Good Stuff Ad. I love the TV spot and that song is just so true and meaningful.

Sherry L. from Illinois USA, January 24, 2008

I just Love T (the barkeeper)! He is not just that way on TV but in person too!

Kylie B. from Salt Lake City, Utah USA, January 14, 2008

"The Good Stuff" is so true I love this commercial!

Teresa M from South bend,IN, January 1, 2008

The comments about "The Old Barkeep" and his generosity are absolutely true and this is honestly the way this man is. I was in the parking lot of his restaurant in Utah at closing time when a homeless guy was walking by. "Barkeep" said "You hungry brother?" Me, "Barkeep", and the homeless guy ate the best bbq chicken on earth with beans and slaw and drank sodas on a warm evening. I will never forget his generosity.

Robert P. from Los Angeles, California USA, December 4, 2007

I like it and I'm inspired.

Shen D. from China, December 4, 2007

Please make this available for a download! As a married man myself, I would like to play this every day to remind myself what I have.

Tim O. from Concord, New Hampshire USA, November 30, 2007

The "barkeep" in this video is a very generous restaurateur in Utah. He and his lovely wife feed people in need, not to mention feeding the rest of us the best BBQ in the state! What a wonderful video made by wonderful folks.

Ted S. from Utah, USA, November 24, 2007

I've been friends with the bartender in this one for a little over a year and I'm here to tell you that is no act... he really is that kind of guy!

Chris S. from Logan, Utah USA, November 24, 2007

My wife and I just saw for the first time your Good Stuff TV spot. Wonderful. We have been married 40 years (this past July) and the message of the barkeeper is so true --- not always easy, and not always the best --- but it ends up Good Stuff if you give it the effort and hang in there. Just like the young lad went home to his wife! Bravo

Ed O. from Syosset, New York USA, November 9, 2007

I just saw this commercial and ran to my computer to see what this is all about. I've been married for a little over a month and am realizing, already, that marriage is tough work. My husband and I have been through a lot before and after the wedding, but we've been through many more happy, wonderful times and we love each other very dearly. This message you are putting out there with remembering "The Good Stuff" is a huge blessing to society and thank you for putting it out there for us all to see. A lot of times we lose track and forget about the good times and focus on the bad. We should all focus on the good times to make life a little bit better. I PROMISE to pass it on!!!!

Kristine D. from Medinah, Illinois USA, October 13, 2007

I'm inspired...

Rishi M. from Atlanta, Georgia USA, October 13, 2007

Having recognized the actors in this cute commerical, I had to come check out your website. This is the first I've heard of The Foundation for a Better Life and am thrilled to see this kind of organized effort in place to encourage some sorely needed values in society. I will definitely pass on the word.

Natasha C. from USA, October 11, 2007

Life becomes easy only when you have faith and friends indeed to talk to.

Nikum P. from Uganda, October 11, 2007

I love it! The Good Stuff Is what is all about!!!!!

Angie G. from Texas, USA, October 10, 2007

Yay. I like it!

Anonymous, September 24, 2007

Very Intresting.

Raj B. from Nepal, September 14, 2007

Life is this simple. WE make it difficult. Thanks for reminding me what's important.

Otis O. from Danville, Kentucky USA, September 7, 2007

Be sure to watch our other Pass It On® videos.

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DEVOTION

Loyalty

LOYALTY

Remember When

APPRECIATION

Top Shelf

HELPING OTHERS

Guitar Hero

LIVE YOUR DREAMS

Packages

COURTESY

Timeout

CIVILITY

Hallway

FORGIVENESS

Everything I Do

CARING

Cafeteria

REACHING OUT

Life's A Dance

LEARN AS YOU GO

Let Em In

CARING

Peer Pressure

CHARACTER

Change the World

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Grace VanderWaal

CONFIDENCE

Annie's Song

OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD

Road Rage

GOOD EXAMPLES

Just Say Hi

REACHING OUT

Truck Stop

RIGHT CHOICES

Apple Stand

CARING

Homer

LOYALTY

My Wish

PARENTING

The Greatest

OPTIMISM

Spirit of America

DETERMINATION

Reach

INTEGRITY

Love

LOVE

Already There

BEING THERE

Wet Cement

PATIENCE

Hope

HOPE

Be A Light

BE A LIGHT

Open Door

KINDNESS

America

CARING

Train

LOVE

Locker

CHARACTER

Generosity

GENEROSITY

Never Too Late

LIVE LIFE

Nate Staniforth, Magician

WONDER

Kindness

KINDNESS

My Life in Sports

APPRECIATION

Dishes

LISTENING

Most People Are Good

GOODNESS

Neighbors

PATIENCE

Special Athlete

SPORTSMANSHIP

Hall of Fame

ACHIEVEMENT

Power of the Dream

LIVE YOUR DREAMS

Soccer

OPPORTUNITY

Old Friends

FRIENDSHIP

Dear Me

HOPE

You Raise Me Up

INSPIRATION

Three Pointer

YOU GOT THIS

College

GRATITUDE

Piñata

SHARING

Basketball

SPORTSMANSHIP

Joshua's Heart

LOVE

Imagine

IMAGINE

Everyday Heroes

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Haircut

BEING THERE

Biker

GRATITUDE

Holding The Light

TEACHING BY EXAMPLE

Baseball

FRIENDSHIP

Oliver With A Twist

PLEASE AND THANK YOU

Get Along

GET ALONG

Track Coach

BELIEVE

Crosswalk

GOOD MANNERS

Jen Bricker

STRENGTH

Humble and Kind

KINDNESS

Home

FAMILY

Gratitude

GRATITUDE

Purse

HONESTY

Umbrella

CARING

Homecoming Queen

TRUE BEAUTY

Better Together

BETTER TOGETHER

You Can Let Go

LOVE

Hockey

LOVE

Veteran

THANK YOU

Classroom

HONESTY

A Better Life

A BETTER LIFE

I Hope You Dance

LIVE LIFE

The Wall

HARD WORK

Mallory Weggemann

RESILIENCE

Sarah Greichen

INCLUSION

Spread the Love

LOVE

Ballet

CONFIDENCE

We Shall Be Free

DO YOUR PART

I Will Always Love You

LOVE

I Believe

BELIEVE