thpaine1950 (June 28, 2008 at 4:42 am)

me too. possibly my favorite from the album.

Cylos42 (June 26, 2008 at 8:42 am)

This song is, well, special, not for what you think. I knew a "Bear" his name was Bear. We lived together for 7 years. We walked together everyday. We hung out. He was someone I loved. He was our dog. Bear. A Akika shepard mix. Very Beautiful and loyal Bear. Our Bear. I miss you.

SLUM1LORD (June 2, 2008 at 8:47 pm)

I had never heard this song until it was played a friend of mine's funeral. His nick name as "Bear" and the whole front of the funeral home was lined with teddy bears of every conceivable size, shape and color. This year, we will be playing this song again at the golf tournament held in his honor "The Barry Reed Memorial" in Eagle, Idaho! Here's to you my friend!

milagro46 (May 14, 2008 at 11:54 pm)

What a gentleman!!!

jetsfanforever (April 29, 2008 at 8:10 am)

Lyle Lovett is best. I agree with To3by - Step Inside this House is No. 1 and this is No. 2 on a great album. It drives me nuts that some think this is a nonsense song. The bear is a metaphor. The lyrics say you shouldn't jump to conclusions and judge someone by other peoples' impressions; you should use your own judgement. And "even though your friends may stop and stare," it shouldn't matter. "That's a bear there," and if the bear's your friend, you'll stand by him no matter what.

ecolihappens (April 27, 2008 at 6:14 am)

I love this too!..Except he probably isn't a son of a bitch. I bet his mom is pretty cool Katerey523

Katerey523 (April 14, 2008 at 11:24 am)

Sweet tune! Lyle's one talented son of a bitch! Thanks for posting this.

arai59 (March 25, 2008 at 2:59 am)

Outstanding !

mosbypup (March 21, 2008 at 6:45 am)

WOW! That's Sam Bush on mandolin!!!!!

To3by (March 6, 2008 at 1:03 am)

Great song! My 2nd fav on Step Inside This House....my fav is the title track....thanks for posting!