Vince gill started writing the song following the death of country music singer Keith Whitley in 1989. He did not finish the song until a few years later following the death of his older brother Bob of a heart attack in 1993. Typically played at funerals.... hits me in the gut every time i hear this song!
He wrote an additional verse last year. The lyrics to the new verse are as follows: "You're safely home in the arms of Jesus / Eternal life, my brother's found / The day will come I know I'll see him / In that sacred place, on that holy ground."
Vince Gill sings this song as a tribute to George Jones at his funeral. He struggled through the song but pulled through in the end to have a fitting goodbye to his friend “Possum”! Check it out to see this man pour his heart out in this song.
I can’t even listen to that song without crying my heart out. It was my father’s favorite. He had an incredible tenor voice and he’d sing it in church. Dad was a professional musician so in my view, no one could sing it better than he. I’m so happy to know that people are still enjoying this incredibly moving, uplifting song. ❤️
Easily my favorite version of this classic hymn. Also, the visuals in the video are stunning. It was filmed in the Austrian Alps when Home Free was touring Europe.
You need to react to Their cover of Boyz to men.....End of the Road.....that will end up being your favorite! You should also react to Vince Gill doing this song.... chills......
I have a hard time with this song, but wanted to hear Home Free do it. They did an amazing job, did Vince Gill proud and made me cry like a baby! Thanks guys for being so open to new things, as Home Free has a new fan because of you!!🥰😁
Oh, WOW!!!! I had never heard of Home Free. It is hard to believe they are singing without any instruments!!!! How absolutely amazing!! Love this song anyway, but this was just gorgeous!! Thank you!!
This song was written by Vince Gill about the loss of his brother. There are many recordings of him breaking down singing it. It's really touching. Home Free does a really great job with it and I like that they honored our Military. You do need tu watch the original I promise you'll get a whole different feeling.
Home Free are unique in the way they pull at our heartstrings. They put their heart and soul into everything they do, that includes when they do funny.
I love watching you two. Definitely my favorite reactors. Ashley blows me away with her old soul. She is a special young lady. Keep doing what y'all do.
I can't make it through this performance without tears. I keep thinking of a friend I met in my early twenties. I only knew him a few years, but he was the brother I never had. My wife and I became very close with him. Unfortunately he died very young in an accident. I still think of him often, and this song stirs up those memories and how much I miss my "brother!"
Amber You are doing GREAT at getting our boy Jay "cultured". Jay, she's a keeper for sure!! My dad recently passed away and all four of his kids got to pick a song for his memorial video. This was my pick! (I also made the video and my whole family loved it). I was repeatedly told by my dad's freinds that my dad would have loved what I did in the video, that really hit me.
Check out their latest”Travelin’ Soldier”....for humor, “Champagne Taste”, written by Tim....”I Can’t Outrun You”...”End of the Road”...”Blue Ain’t Your Color”...”When a Man Loves a Woman”....”Cover Me Up”...for more humor, “Butts Medley”
I tear up every time I hear this song. Vince Gill also has a beautiful voice. Reacting to Home Free and Pentatonix ( Home Fries and Pentaholics) will bring in a whole bunch of viewers ready to guide you through the maze. Pentatonix “Amazing Grace” will give you chills and Home Free cover “I Swear” will make you laugh. So many more…. Can’t wait to meet baby Luca!! Amber, you look beautiful; & y’al are going to be wonderful parents.
Their ability to invoke emotions in their voices is unparalleled. This is my first hearing it also. I knew it was out but had not yet listened. Amazing. And your reactions matched mine.
There are songs that will grab your heart, in a good way and a sad way. This is one of those songs, Home Free's version as well as Vince Gill's original, totally beautiful. Vince's version was played at my brother's funeral in 2007.
My father sang in a barber shop quartet. Four part harmony without instruments. A quartet sang at his funeral. He also adored Blue Grass music. He took us all to the International Fiddle Contest in Nashville Tennessee when I was a teenager. I love these groups. My memories are sweeping over me. Experiencing a capella with Daddy was so special. Thank you for this children. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
Hey Jay & Amber this song Go Rest High On that Mountain was written & done by Vince Gill, he wrote this song for his brother who died of a heart attack who was older in 1985
Great emotional reaction! This is a beautiful version of this song. Like you said so much talent in these 5 guys. You should really hear their version if "How Great Thou Art". Thank you for your emotional reaction to this beautiful song.
Great reaction guys, Amber your heart is on your sleeve girl. You need to see Vince Gill do this at George Jones funeral, it is so emotional it would bring a tear to a glass eye. We played this at my fathers funeral, it was the only song that was fitting.
Love this song so much. I appreciate Home Free and commend their taste in music BUT Vince Gill wrote this song in memory of his brother and another great country artist and sings it with so much tangible emotion and has one of the sweetest voices in country music I feel it should be remembered and acknowledged. Vince Gill songs WHENEVER YOU COME AROUND WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME
You both, along with Hone Free, made me burst into tears. I love you guys. I feel like were good friends. You both are so sweet to each other, and that's a blessing to witness.......
As a father whose only child (who made it home) was in a war zone in 2004, this song melted me and brought back memories and tears. The video, the concept, the music
It was written by Vince Gill, about losing his brother, who's video you should also check out, also. The real story isn't about military. You think you were emotional on this one. Look up the live version by Vince Gill.
How did i miss this one??? Ooh Vince ..... respect dear ... God Bless for such a beautiful written song ... tytyty Vince Gill !! Awesome cover of this song !!!!!
You know what, I really appreciate you two. The fact that you reacted as you did, is genuine. I hadn't heard or seen this song like this before, and it was really tough for me too. I have been in the Canadian Military going on for 20+ years, and like many others, I have had to bury more friends that I have served with than I thought I would ever have to. Both the ones that didn't make it home from the battlefield, and the ones who ended their own lives after they had been home, seemingly ok for years. I carry them with me, always. Thanks for having one of the most genuine channels out there, and keep doing what you are doing...
Everyone needs to feel human emotions to remind us who we are. All just human. Got tears well up on this one. Thanks for reminding me to feel life too.
You have experienced the magic of Home Free: they can go from jaw-dropping to hilarious to touching your soul without skipping a beat. Wonderful, genuine reaction, you two. And welcome to the Home Fries! -Todd
Stunning performance. Surprising how much Rob(the guy singing lead on this) sounds like Vince Gill. Vince did indeed start this for his close friend and Country singer Keith Whitley and couldn't finish it. Several years later when Vince's brother passed he was inspired to finish it and this is the ultimate result. An idea for something lighter for you! There is an old song from years ago by a group called Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs called "Little Red Riding Hood". Listen to the original then to a recent video from Tim Foust (the guy with the deep voice from Home Free) singing that song at his birthday celebration with his wife and a couple friends. Just search Tim Foust Little Red Riding Hood to find it. I would listen to the original first. It will make you appreciate Tim's version even more. Enjoy!!!
Jordan its unbelievable how far you've come from your very first reaction. Who would've thought. Anyhow this song I've never heard it before it were as if angels sang.... my eyes got wet ...whew
Three years ago this month, I lost wonderful friends on back to back to back weekends, and I dedicated this song to each of them. It has touched many lives.
When a Man Loves a Woman, would be a good one for Jordan to dedicate to Amber, Percy Sledge (original) Michael Bolton, pretty good version, and Home Free, which for me is the best version EVER.
Vince Gill wrote this when his brother died. You should listen to his version, too. Another great a cappella group is Pentatonix (also known as PTX for short). Home Free and Pentatonix both appeared on different seasons of the show "The Sing Off" and each won their respective seasons. Since you are already familiar with "Imagine" by John Lennon, you should react to their version. I also highly recommend "Mary, Did You Know?".
Try “ Can’t stop the feeling “. You can’t help but dance when you hear it. “My Church” is a good one too “ Home Free has an extensive catalog but it’s a fun rabbit hole to go down.Note. Head phones are needed for a better Home free experience
Watching the video of Vince singing this song at the funeral of his dear friend country legend George Jones, and breaking down and having to finish with a guitar solo because he was too broken up to sing...just devastating. Nive reaction, guys!
Home Free is one of the best acapella groups! You should review their version of Ring of Fire... it's amazing! Also their cover of "How Great Thou Art" will give you chills.
Vince gill started writing the song following the death of country music singer Keith Whitley in 1989. He did not finish the song until a few years later following the death of his older brother Bob of a heart attack in 1993. Typically played at funerals.... hits me in the gut every time i hear this song!
He wrote an additional verse last year.
The lyrics to the new verse are as follows: "You're safely home in the arms of Jesus / Eternal life, my brother's found / The day will come I know I'll see him / In that sacred place, on that holy ground."
@@MommaBird52 Beautiful! Thank you, Debbi Sorrentino.
Saw him perform this live twice. Cried both times.
This song played at my son's funeral. I am balling right now too.
Vince Gill sings this song as a tribute to George Jones at his funeral. He struggled through the song but pulled through in the end to have a fitting goodbye to his friend “Possum”! Check it out to see this man pour his heart out in this song.
I am a combat vet Vietnam 1965/1966 . You have done more good than you could possibly ever know . Thank you both for this
and God bless you both
Welcome home, brother.
Thank you for your service. God bless you.✝️
Best to you, sir and *thank you.*
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR!
Thank you brother for your service.
Now try their version of "How Great Thou Art" if you haven't already...
I can’t even listen to that song without crying my heart out. It was my father’s favorite. He had an incredible tenor voice and he’d sing it in church. Dad was a professional musician so in my view, no one could sing it better than he. I’m so happy to know that people are still enjoying this incredibly moving, uplifting song. ❤️
Easily my favorite version of this classic hymn. Also, the visuals in the video are stunning. It was filmed in the Austrian Alps when Home Free was touring Europe.
Always seems like reactors take a long time or just never do how great thou art. Its a performance to be experienced.
Vince gill wrote that when his brother passed away. I had that song played at my husband's funeral
Gets me every single time!
You need to react to Their cover of Boyz to men.....End of the Road.....that will end up being your favorite! You should also react to Vince Gill doing this song.... chills......
Been requesting this since their first video.
You haven’t heard the real emotion of this song till you hear Vince Gill sing it with Patty Lovelace at George Jones funeral!
That video brought me to tears. It was so powerful
I agree about real emotion when you hear Vince Gill and Patty Lovelace sing it at George Jones funeral.
Yes! It killed me at GJs funeral.
Make sure you have tissues handy
I agree. This is a good version but Vince's has so much more emotion. Cry every time.
I have a hard time with this song, but wanted to hear Home Free do it. They did an amazing job, did Vince Gill proud and made me cry like a baby! Thanks guys for being so open to new things, as Home Free has a new fan because of you!!🥰😁
Oh, WOW!!!! I had never heard of Home Free. It is hard to believe they are singing without any instruments!!!! How absolutely amazing!! Love this song anyway, but this was just gorgeous!! Thank you!!
For more cappella you should listen to Pentatonix Hallelujah...absolute angels!
Agreed and bohemian rhapsody daft punk!!! Blow you away!! Pentatonix just wow.
Pentatonic are awesome, you have to do Hallelujah, that will blow you away.
Vince Gill singing it after George Jones's death absolutely rips my heart out.
This song was written by Vince Gill about the loss of his brother. There are many recordings of him breaking down singing it. It's really touching.
Home Free does a really great job with it and I like that they honored our Military.
You do need tu watch the original I promise you'll get a whole different feeling.
Basically said the same thing before seeing ur post... gotta give ya a👍😉 Why not Vince Gill's original version?
He started this song for fellow country star Keith Whitley finished it years later for his brother added a third verse two years ago
Jay & Amber are such beautiful souls.... thanks to them for posting this very heart touching (& true) song!
Home Free are unique in the way they pull at our heartstrings. They put their heart and soul into everything they do, that includes when they do funny.
Love one another... we're not here on this earth very long... thank you guys!
It's remarkable how seamlessly they integrated that verse of Amazing Grace into an absolutely amazing performance of this great song!
Another one that’s good for your heart is ‘Believe’ by Brooks and Dunn. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes! That is in regular rotation at my house but I still tear up every time I hear it. ❤️
YES!
I will second the suggestion of Brooks & Dunn, "Believe". Beautiful song, pulls at the heartstrings and still an uplifting song.
They have done Believe.
This is a song that I want sun for me some day….I simply love it. They do a spectacular job singing it, all their voices harmonizing so perfectly.
Hoo-Raw!!!
Thank you for doing this beautiful song. Home Free has the ability to make us have every emotion. Great reaction
I love watching you two. Definitely my favorite reactors. Ashley blows me away with her old soul. She is a special young lady. Keep doing what y'all do.
I can't make it through this performance without tears. I keep thinking of a friend I met in my early twenties. I only knew him a few years, but he was the brother I never had. My wife and I became very close with him. Unfortunately he died very young in an accident. I still think of him often, and this song stirs up those memories and how much I miss my "brother!"
Amber would like their version of "When a man loves a woman". It's one of my favorite covers of it.
Fast forward 6 months, they’ve reacted and Amber literally wanted to thank Austin’s mama. 😂😂😂
Amber You are doing GREAT at getting our boy Jay "cultured". Jay, she's a keeper for sure!! My dad recently passed away and all four of his kids got to pick a song for his memorial video. This was my pick! (I also made the video and my whole family loved it). I was repeatedly told by my dad's freinds that my dad would have loved what I did in the video, that really hit me.
I love this group, you MUST check out "Ring of Fire" next! This song always makes me cry every time! ROCK ON!!
I love this one!!
Yes! Ring of fire!!!
This is harmony at it's best. Even though it's a sad song it's one of my favorites.
Chill bumps ! Love acapella groups. Anything by Pentatonix is always awesome. God Bless America and all that have fought on our behalf !
Check out their latest”Travelin’ Soldier”....for humor, “Champagne Taste”, written by Tim....”I Can’t Outrun You”...”End of the Road”...”Blue Ain’t Your Color”...”When a Man Loves a Woman”....”Cover Me Up”...for more humor, “Butts Medley”
I think their covers are great but the originals are the best.
I tear up every time I hear this song. Vince Gill also has a beautiful voice. Reacting to Home Free and Pentatonix ( Home Fries and Pentaholics) will bring in a whole bunch of viewers ready to guide you through the maze. Pentatonix “Amazing Grace” will give you chills and Home Free cover “I Swear” will make you laugh. So many more….
Can’t wait to meet baby Luca!! Amber, you look beautiful; & y’al are going to be wonderful parents.
I absolutely love this group... they amaze me every time I hear them
You really need to react to "Butts Remix"
There remake of "American pie" featuring original singer Don Mclean is awesome.
Don Mclean actually asked them to remake it with him.
I don't tear up much at anything, but this video gets to me big time, much respect to y'all for posting it and your reactions,
This is such a good song and well done. I don't think I've yet to make it through the song without tearing up.
Their ability to invoke emotions in their voices is unparalleled. This is my first hearing it also. I knew it was out but had not yet listened. Amazing. And your reactions matched mine.
Beautiful x
This gets me every time. Both my grandpa and granddaddy were both veterans.
These boys always pull at my strings. My heart strings.
There are songs that will grab your heart, in a good way and a sad way. This is one of those songs, Home Free's version as well as Vince Gill's original, totally beautiful. Vince's version was played at my brother's funeral in 2007.
My father sang in a barber shop quartet. Four part harmony without instruments. A quartet sang at his funeral. He also adored Blue Grass music. He took us all to the International Fiddle Contest in Nashville Tennessee when I was a teenager. I love these groups. My memories are sweeping over me. Experiencing a capella with Daddy was so special. Thank you for this children. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
Hey Jay & Amber this song Go Rest High On that Mountain was written & done by Vince Gill, he wrote this song for his brother who died of a heart attack who was older in 1985
Jaay and Amber...don't know who said it..b
Deep dive Home Free. This is essential.
They did this song justice. My daddy loved this song and we played it at his funeral 16 years ago and still cry every time i hear it. 😭
so beautiful , had to play it again
Great emotional reaction! This is a beautiful version of this song. Like you said so much talent in these 5 guys. You should really hear their version if "How Great Thou Art". Thank you for your emotional reaction to this beautiful song.
Great reaction guys, Amber your heart is on your sleeve girl. You need to see Vince Gill do this at George Jones funeral, it is so emotional it would bring a tear to a glass eye. We played this at my fathers funeral, it was the only song that was fitting.
Love this song so much. I appreciate Home Free and commend their taste in music BUT Vince Gill wrote this song in memory of his brother and another great country artist and sings it with so much tangible emotion and has one of the sweetest voices in country music I feel it should be remembered and acknowledged.
Vince Gill songs
WHENEVER YOU COME AROUND
WHEN I CALL YOUR NAME
Written by Vince Gill. We played it at my Dad's funeral. It always gives me chills.
Never heard of these guys. Oh the harmonies! Loved it, thanks for this.
The more you listen the more you will love.
Your tears show your heart young lady! So kind Thanks!!
I am totally in agreement with you, this is my first time listening to Home Free singing Vince Gills song about his brother. Beautiful! I loved it 😍
You both, along with Hone Free, made me burst into tears. I love you guys. I feel like were good friends. You both are so sweet to each other, and that's a blessing to witness.......
This group is incredible! I have never heard of them! I learned a new group today! Thank u! Beautiful!❤️
What a beautiful remembrance of a loved one.. thank you for sharing. You are both good folks!!
Wow,cried my eyes out,I never heard this version of this song,omg,I have started a new playlist with all the music your playing
Amber, I love your depth of emotion on these songs. You are truly blessed
As a father whose only child (who made it home) was in a war zone in 2004, this song melted me and brought back memories and tears. The video, the concept, the music
Gosh just wanna reach thru the screen and give her a hug . You can definitely feel the song , I love that!
This song by Vince Gill was played at my dad's funeral. This is a tear jerker. Love this version as well.
This was one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thank you Vince...
It was written by Vince Gill, about losing his brother, who's video you should also check out, also.
The real story isn't about military.
You think you were emotional on this one. Look up the live version by Vince Gill.
One with Patti Loveless for George Jones funeral at the Grand 'Ol Opry. Hits me square in the feels everytime I hear it.
So beautiful. Bless Amber's heart - I was crying right along with her.❤
This song always seems to pull on the heart strings
BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY I WAS CRYING TOO , YOU WERE NOT ALONE WE FELT IT. ❤
Song gets me every time. Sweating my ass off cause it's muggy af, but I'm freezing now cause this is still giving me chills.
How did i miss this one???
Ooh Vince ..... respect dear ... God Bless for such a beautiful written song ... tytyty Vince Gill !! Awesome cover of this song !!!!!
If you have a chance listen to Vince Gill, Patti Loveless and Ricky Scaggs version. Home Free, amazing job.
Beautiful harmony.
You know what, I really appreciate you two. The fact that you reacted as you did, is genuine. I hadn't heard or seen this song like this before, and it was really tough for me too.
I have been in the Canadian Military going on for 20+ years, and like many others, I have had to bury more friends that I have served with than I thought I would ever have to. Both the ones that didn't make it home from the battlefield, and the ones who ended their own lives after they had been home, seemingly ok for years. I carry them with me, always.
Thanks for having one of the most genuine channels out there, and keep doing what you are doing...
As we carry all our fallen brothers, Thanks; from an American brother in arms.
Everyone needs to feel human emotions to remind us who we are. All just human. Got tears well up on this one. Thanks for reminding me to feel life too.
I requested this song at my sweet Dad’s funeral. The Vince Gill rendition. Such a powerful, heart wrenching song😔
Tears are evidence of the blessing you are receiving...I'm right there with you!
They do covers and originals. Welcome to the squirrel's nest that is Home Free (it is full of nuts!) You have a beautiful wife😉
You have experienced the magic of Home Free: they can go from jaw-dropping to hilarious to touching your soul without skipping a beat. Wonderful, genuine reaction, you two. And welcome to the Home Fries!
-Todd
Stunning performance. Surprising how much Rob(the guy singing lead on this) sounds like Vince Gill. Vince did indeed start this for his close friend and Country singer Keith Whitley and couldn't finish it. Several years later when Vince's brother passed he was inspired to finish it and this is the ultimate result. An idea for something lighter for you! There is an old song from years ago by a group called Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs called "Little Red Riding Hood". Listen to the original then to a recent video from Tim Foust (the guy with the deep voice from Home Free) singing that song at his birthday celebration with his wife and a couple friends. Just search Tim Foust Little Red Riding Hood to find it. I would listen to the original first. It will make you appreciate Tim's version even more. Enjoy!!!
I’ve never heard this what a great song. From a talented group
Y'all are two beautiful souls.
After that, you need to try something fun such as The Butts Remix. It's hilarious
that and Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget...lol
Jordan its unbelievable how far you've come from your very first reaction. Who would've thought. Anyhow this song I've never heard it before it were as if angels sang.... my eyes got wet ...whew
Vince Gill wrote this for his brother who died! Home Free does this song proud! Especially that last run
Three years ago this month, I lost wonderful friends on back to back to back weekends, and I dedicated this song to each of them. It has touched many lives.
The original version by Vince Gill is a must listen
Just Amazing group, Such great harmonies and sound...Brilliantly done. Thanks guys, Blessings
Please please please do the original!!! Vince Gill has the voice of an angel!!!
Amazing. Lord have mercy, the crying! 😭😭😭 I didn’t expect that but I should have. It hit me hard in the feels. ❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸
When a Man Loves a Woman, would be a good one for Jordan to dedicate to Amber, Percy Sledge (original) Michael Bolton, pretty good version, and Home Free, which for me is the best version EVER.
I couldn't stop the tears, just couldn't.
U have to hear them sing- End of the Road and Love Train, U will be surprise how good they really are.
OMG!!! 😭😭😭😭......... I cannot EVER listen to this song, and not get emotional!❤️🙏...... bless you sweet amber! ( I'm right there with you!!)
such a great cover. Amber needs to hear "Mom" by Home Free
Absolutely beautiful song and well done.
Vince Gill wrote this when his brother died. You should listen to his version, too. Another great a cappella group is Pentatonix (also known as PTX for short). Home Free and Pentatonix both appeared on different seasons of the show "The Sing Off" and each won their respective seasons. Since you are already familiar with "Imagine" by John Lennon, you should react to their version. I also highly recommend "Mary, Did You Know?".
Your reaction is awesome. I cry too every time I hear this beautiful song💕🙏
Please react to, Brooks and Dunn song “Believe”.. Happy to join the best family on RUclips ❣️
Yes it's a classic and two great artist it was them and Garth Brooks that turned my ear and hank Williams jr.
First time I have seen this and How perfect for a send off to Heaven. Thank you so much for playing this.
Try “ Can’t stop the feeling “. You can’t help but dance when you hear it.
“My Church” is a good one too
“ Home Free has an extensive catalog but it’s a fun rabbit hole to go down.Note. Head phones are needed for a better Home free experience
I can't express how much I enjoy your reactions. I love how you end your videos. Thank you so much.
Watching the video of Vince singing this song at the funeral of his dear friend country legend George Jones, and breaking down and having to finish with a guitar solo because he was too broken up to sing...just devastating. Nive reaction, guys!
Helplessly Hoping. The harmony is incred. A must listen if you like Home Free
Home Free is one of the best acapella groups! You should review their version of Ring of Fire... it's amazing! Also their cover of "How Great Thou Art" will give you chills.
Wow simplemente increíble una de las mejores interpretaciones.
Every song is the best, but throw in some comedy.
Like.... All about that Bass,
Grandma got run over by a reindeer.
Champagne taste.
This was my daddys favorite song. He made me promise to play it at his funeral. Its a beautiful song, it always makes me think of him.
If you're liking the acapella, then you should try out Voiceplay. Either "Boy Bands in 5 Minutes" or the Little Mermaid Medley.
Brings a tear every time i hear it......