Sir I disagree , his voice is not at all underrated , everyone who is a country fan or in the country music industry loves Rinnie Dunn and Brooks and Dunn
Ronnie was actually writing about his child hood... an old black man was his best friend from ages about 6 until he went to college. This song is literally a true story.
I am a 58 year white man in Oklahoma. We can all bind together in sharing music. Especially music that makes us think about our faith and eternity to come. Don't let the media divide us. You are my brother Jamel. Most people don't care about the color of skin, just if you are a good or bad person. You and I are good. :)
Ronnie Dunn is from Louisiana... This is a beautiful story/song...He still comes to my home town to help restore old theater... A good man with a good heart...
None of us see color until we are taught to, then comes a time in life we realize we’ve all been lied to.. Much love my brother from another mother Jamel
It's a crying shame people hate because the color of skin. I did construction and we landed a job near where some black folks lived, I never had a issue with skin color but until we actually get to be around each other, it's one thing to pass someone by and nod your head but to get to be around each other. A old black man named Matthew would stop by everyday at lunch, one of the funniest and nicest person I had ever met. It's when we get to be around each other to actually get to see first hand that we are all the same, we are all Gods children. There will be no haters in Gods kingdom, if we cant learn to love each other then God have mercy on your soul
This song has been healing me às loss issues were overwhelming me. I was lucky to have older parents and this brought my Mom's deep faith back into my heart. I had her til she was 95 and we were pals . Now I'm 72 it's back in my heart because I toohad the gift of older people who showed me such faith. Since hearing this song I feel it strongly again. Needed it bad!. Beautiful reaction as always ❤️!
When i was young color did not mater i like ever body when i was young i did not have any food. A black family gave me food an i did not see color i say a family helping some bother out.
to quote a great man and lead singer siki spacek "a coloring book is a coloring book no matter what different colors are used inside of them" quote he gave when asked about difference in races.
Jamal, my friend. Just a 74 year old guy in Kansas, and I love your reviews. I have seen such events as this in my life, and they touch the soul, irregardless of the color. God bless you, and keep on with your reviews. We can make a difference in this crazy old world right now, one person at a time. I’m not quitting..... Love, Ron
The best gift we can give our children is a loving relationship with our older people, especially ones of a different skin color. Mine was a sweet lady who lived to be 102 years old. She told me the story of her life, being a share cropper, chopping cotton, raising babies, how to make greens and cornbread... I absolutely loved her and her family.
Beautiful song and wonderful video. I can feel the boys loss....I was as blessed in my life like this young man because I had a Mr. Wrigley. His name was Les. He was one the maintenance men at Dorset Village in Los Angeles, Ca. in the 1950s & 60's. Les was the best man I ever met. Les, God Bless you and thank for you for your friendship, humor, support and wisdom. Thanks you Brooks & Dun for such a wonderful song and video.
I don't know if that was an actual story, but let me share my story. When I was a child, 50 some odd years ago, my mother worked as a General Sessions Court clerk. She saw the worst of the worst, back then. (which is probably a joke to some of today's criminals) Seems like they must not have been that bad, because one day we were driving to the grocery, and she saw a black man walking down the road. She recognized him, as a common criminal, who came in the court house often. I remember her saying, "Why that's (whatever his name was, I was like 4 years old), and stopped, and offered him a ride. He accepted, and she drove him where he was going. After he got out of the car, I asked her who he was. She said he had to come to court a lot, but he was really a nice man. This didn't register so much with me, till I was a teen. I fell in with a "wrong" crowd. When they would come to my house, and see my mom, they would always react with, "That's YOUR MOM?" Then, "She works at the court house, right?" I would always say yes, and my friends, any and all of them, who had ever been in trouble would tell me, when they were waiting for their court cases, be it juvenile or adult, she would walk up and talk to them. She would tell them she hopes they pull thru whatever their troubles were, and she was praying for them. And my mother would always pray for them. I know this, for a fact. I know, if my mother would stop and give a lift to a black man, in the 1960's, without fear of what other people would think, she cared about everyone. And her influence on me, and my troubled friends, was huge! The majority of us turned out to be great people, who are still great friends today. God blessed my mom, and He blessed me by making her my mom.
lol, "what are you guys trying to do to me". We don't just do it to you. We do it to ourselves too. I've heard the song hundreds of times and it still brings on the tears. Beautiful reaction. ❤
Jamel, to answer your question “what y’all tryin to do to me?” Share our common faith & humanity so we can all understand that love & caring is all that matters
Yes it was Ronnie’s story about a old man in his neighborhood. When I was little we kids would sit on the porch and help snap green beans and husk corn, while listening to all of the older folks sit and talk. We would listen and hear stories about their lives when younger and they would give us knowledge we could get no where else. Too bad our kids do not get to do that in this day and time. We respected our elders and knew they were to be treasured and offered us values, morals and helping others out.
Angela, you just brought up memories of sitting on my Grandma's porch snapping green beans with her & my Mom! I hadn't thought of that in a very long time. Thank you for taking me back to my 1950's childhood. 😀
Angela, you just reminded me of sitting at the kitchen counter snapping peas with grandmother and mother while grandmother had the pressure cooker making preserves out of anything that could grown in the garden. She would have all these mason jars. I sure miss both my mom and grandmother.
Many a good time doing those things with many women thru my years! Fondest memories were cracking blue crab,& shelling shrimp under an old oak tree with Ole Mr. Cline! I couldn't eat it(allergic),& I was fast, too! Got older & finally realized WHY I was the one he always called to help😂I Still think I got the Best of it-his stories,& a couple candy bars,&/or a soda!!! My kids used to ask why I bought corn in the husks, instead of the cleaned packaged ones-they Hated shuckin' corn! They've never bought that cleaned corn as grown ups!!!😍
Ronnie Dunn's original career choice was to become a minister. That and the song being based on a true experience gives a great depth that touches the heart. imo
Interesting.....because when I moved to the south.....a student of mine invited me to a KKK picnic. Of course, I was offended and I didn't go.....but it does exist
You’re raised in the south, don’t see “colour”. That’s a Brit spelling lol. Everyone sees color. It’s how you see people. I see people, and dickheads of all races. I stay away from the dickheads. of all races. I stick to the cool people, again, of all races. I’m former military. I have friends of all races. For the other person in this thread talking about a KKK picnic, I’m from Mississippi. Born in 73. I’ve never heard of a KKK picnic. Thought those f’ers were pushed from the south into Idaho. 😂
Right in the feels, every single time. I really like when he says, "I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red" (referencing the words of Jesus are printed in red in a lot of bibles)
@@timcarr6401 I don't think that is what I heard, so I googled the lyrics and google also says, "the words written in red" which makes more sense with the song.
Darlene, I remember when I heard that song for the first time,I cried hard and I wasn't ashamed that people saw a grown man bawling their eyes out. Now, 25+ years later, I've got Leukemia and my soul has opened up and allowed my emotions to gush out of me at any given moment I will think back growing up and all of the things (good AND bad) and I will"turn the faucets wide open and you know what? I'm not gonna let any tears be held back for anyone,I'm a 54 year old man and I won't stop the way I am until I get to St Peter's Gates and be welcomed into heaven and fall at the feet of Jesus 🙏🙏😇😇
It's not just about skin color its like about life.. appreciating the small moments we take for granted, its about having faith in something.. With all this technology and science and fast paced world we live in.. maybe its worth it to push some of that aside and submit to a faith in something that may mean more than just this short lived existence.. be nice to see my mom and sister again..
I saw one of your videos a short time ago, and I thought it looked interesting so I checked it out. At first I wondered, "How does a guy create a following from doing Reaction videos?" Lol... sorry, but it seemed a bit pointless. Anyhow, I've watched more of your stuff because I always like to give anyone or anything a fair shake. I didn't think I'd be saying this, but I like what you do. You also show great heart and an understanding of life that is much needed these days. I'm on a bit of a different journey, helping people understand how to buy car without getting ripped off. There's a lot of "not so great people" out there... I'm just trying to do my part to make the world a little better place. From a different angle, you're doing the same thing. Much respect, Jamel. Take care, stay safe. Kevin Hunter "The Homework Guy."
One of dads best friends was our neighbor. I never actually knew his first name, he was Mr. Russel. One of the nicest, hardworking and honest men I’ve ever had the privilege to know. When he passed away I was serving in the Navy overseas. The service was beautiful and he had friends and family from far and wide. My father was asked to speak at his service and I wish I could have been there. I agree with you, a child needs to learn early that kindness and love knows no color, race, creed, or sexual orientation. As you may have guessed, Mr. Russel was a black man. But to me he was a man of great kindness who I would do anything for at the drop of a hat. My father continued to go to Mr. Russels house and do whatever Mrs. Russel needed up until she passed. This is just a beautiful song. And it got me for sure!
Ahhh I wish i was watching with you ,i,d give you a big hug and comfort you and wipe my eyes because i had some heavy tears coming out of my eyes .Hugs from Toronto Canada!!!!
Ten years ago I worked security at a casino. There was an older black gentleman name Roger I called him Rodge. We built a friendship that I will never forget. He worked security too but really didn’t need to work he retired from the postal service. Man we had great talks and he would tell stories about what he’s went through throughout his life and I did the same thing with him. I remember venting out to him when ever I had personal issues about anything. I left for another job and only stopped in once or twice throughout the years. My father went regularly and he would always ask about me and asked when I would stop in. I finally did a couple years ago just to find out that he passed away. God that broke my heart and it took everything that I had not to break down and cry right there. He was a great man. God rest his soul. “ I’m sorry Rodge for not stopping by “
He's also referring to the man's faith in God and heaven. The "words written in red" are the words in the Bible that were spoken by Jesus. Everything about the song, every layer of message, is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
This is by far my favorite Brooks & Dunn song. I'm white...my name is Randy... my closest friend is a black man also named Randy...we are both truck drivers & have been best friends for over 15 yrs...AND I'M BEING AS SERIOUS AS I CAN BE WHEN I SAY THIS MAN IS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME...WHEN I INTRODUCE HIM TO FRIENDS THAT MAY NOT KNOW HIM...I HONESTLY INTRODUCE RANDY AS MY TWIN BROTHER!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.
thx 4 the vid, something similar happened 2 me, it was Sep 11 2001, I was @ work when the towers fell, I couldn't focus couldn't think, course I knew we were @ war, just didn't know who with, I went next door n talked 2 my neighbor, WW2 vet, I needed someone 2 make sense of what had just happened, someone who had been there n done that, he talked to me...don't remember the exact words, came over 2 my house everyday after I got off work n told me a different story ea day, I loved that old man...when I hear this song I can't help but think of him, I'm black n he is white, wish he was my grandpa...I love that old man...peace
Oh boy do i believe! Please all y'all younger folks , take some time & talk to some older folks & really listen to what they say. Much luv from Iowa 😘😘😘😘
Heather...Preach On...Preach On...Preach On!!! Most older people I have been around always seem to have EXCELLENT PATIENCE, EXCELLENT LISTENING SKILLS, EXCELLENT ADVICE, & EVEN MORE EXCELLENT WISDOM!!! I'm 50 yrs old & my great grandmother was the perfect example of everything I just wrote. My great grandmother also used to tell me..."son, the older you get, the more you'll find yourself going back in time in your memories." I never really understood what she meant then...BUT I SURE DO KNOW WHAT SHE MEANT NOW!!! Much love from Mobile Alabama.
That is why The Lord said----unless you come as a little child. I agree this song could heal alot if we let i touch our Souls like you said. Great reaction to a heart felt video.
Your reaction choked me up little, Jamel. You reacted with honest, raw emotion. I agree this beautiful video could help end racism. You are a beautiful soul
In my very young years in the Mississippi delta probably age 3-6, (in the late 60's), around the cotton, soy bean and rice fields where we lived, we were all like this. We all got along. I remember sitting on the front porch with our black neighbors and we did not see color. All of our families worked together in the fields and farms. Of course I was young and didn't see much outside of our community so I'm sure not everyone was like us. Once I moved to Jackson, Ms. it was a whole different world. Seems like the bigger cities are always a melting pot of hate and anger.
I can take you back even further. In the 1940's we lived next door to a black family in Greenville, MS. I loved them. Guess who got to see my pictures painted as a first grader ,1st. ? That sweet neighbor lady. I really think that if we could get politicians out of our lives---we could all get along. It behooves them to keep us separated.
I was born and raised here in Mississippi. I’m almost 50 and my mom had a black lady take care of me when I was a kid and I loved her like a mother. Her name was Annie and her husband killed her years later. Everyone thinks those of us living in the south hate blacks but that’s not true. This is a great song.
This song is my all time favourite of Brooks and Dunn.....im 52 years old and the message and meaning of this song makes me cry my eyes out every time....and I believe in God and also I believe that we as a global society should love, honor and respect each other no matter our cultural differences....its politics and the bad apples of our cultures that keep us from rising above ourselves....
Jamel, one of my top 10 fav videos of all time, I'm not a huge country music listener, but this rocks my soul everytime I watch it, if it doesn't move you , you are heartless. A simple man loving God and believing in the hereafter, a young child cherishing the friendship and wisdom of an old man, I feel God's presence when I watch this, I "believe".
Ronnie, wrote this song about a time in his childhood and was actually what got him saved! Yea most country songs are true stories about a time in their that changes them. that's why a lot of people won't listen to country music, they say it's to sad but, people don't what to face the truth, it is sad but, it's also truth! Thanks for sharing this always makes me sob!
What a message to us all! The song is so moving but the emotion I felt while watching this was how much I could tell it was touching your heart! We are ALL part of one rainbow of color. God's rainbow. Thanks for sharing some of your honesty with us!
WOW this is the most touching video I have seen very powerful. The part that really hit me hard was toward the end when the young man returned to the house and the bible opened up to where the picture was. That sent chills down me. But I believe that was the old man letting his friend know he was still with him.
If you Google "Brooks and Dunn 8: Believe | Chicken Soup For The Soul", halfway down the page, lyricist Craig Wiseman talks about writing the song with Ronnie Dunn, and about how much of the story about the old man was true.
Jamel, I can't believe you did this!! I litterally LIVED this song in my early life in the Wilderness of Northern Minnesota! Old Mr Hamilton was JUST this guy to me. He came to Northern Minn in the 1880's as a little kid on an OX CART!!!!!! He told me SUCH TRUTH and SUCH WISDOM that a 9-10 year old just couldn't digest. Through the CENTURIES I still remember him, his gifts, and the wisdom he left me. This song makes me tremble and RAISE MY HANDS BROTHER!!!! THIS is what life is about - PASSING IT ON, BROTHER, PASSING IT ON....
🙏🙏 I believe! Such a beautiful song. We need more of this in the time we are living in. It breaks my heart to see how people are trying to divide one another. 😢.
I've been listening to country music since I was about 10 I'm 59 now and I've heard some tear-jerkers in my life but this one I have no words-just tears! Beautiful!
Jamal, you're a class-act, love the way that you put your thoughts in bubble quotes and not interrupting the video, enjoy reading your thoughts as well. Thank you, Ed
I wish we had more people like you. I was raised in a Baptist church. Love "everyone" & treat them with respect. My prayer is that we start listening to one another. We may want different things however i 100% feel we could turn our world around by doing at least one good deed a day & treat each other with respect. We need a better place for our children to live in.
It's ok, I gigged wit Ronney in 1983 in Enid, Oklahoma and his voice has always been a "JESUS MOMENT." Between You and Ronney my crying again, again, again, Happy New Year and Blesdings...
I started listening to country music around 2006 when i lived in North Carolina, and this was one of the first songs I listened to. Unbelievable message.....unbelievable song....hooked for ever.
Tim McGraw "If You're Reading This"; Trace Adkins "Alrington"; And of course, Miranda Lambert(?) "The House That Built Me". All these songs are super touching.
God Bless music that brings hearts and hands together. God Bless you my friend for appreciating something that will bring Love to everyone. Music ain’t Music unless it moves us.... moves us close together. Love to you.
You can't help but cry when you watch this, beautiful. The song describes Ronnie Dunn's encounter with an old man whom he calls "Old Man Wrigley." It was written by Ronnie Dunn, the singer in the video. It just goes to show you how much love there is for each other if we only reach out. BELIEVE, there is so much more to our Heavenly Home than there is to our earthly home.
If a song can bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eyes, then the writer and singer have done their job to leave a lasting memory in your soul you will always remember. Great song and video.
Love this. Cry every time I hear it. They say it’s based on Ronnie’s life. Thanks for sharing your reaction. You should check out 8th of November by Big and Rich.
I saw Brooks and Dunn perform live in Las Vegas twice. Each time they played this song, it was like church up in the Colosseum. Brought the house down.
Oh my lawdy lawdy...I ball my eyes out EVERY time I see this video!!! The message is so POWERFUL!!! I love the part where he sings about "the words written in red"...referring to the New Testament!! Yes y'all gonna need tissues...just sayin. This video ABSOLUTELY defines how I was raised...☝️☝️☝️💟💟💟 Thanks for y'alls honest reaction...Blessings 💞 Yes God does have a plan for all of us...Praise God ☝️☝️☝️
Let's not forget his amazing voice. Most underrated voice in country. Beautiful song and voice.
Sir I disagree , his voice is not at all underrated , everyone who is a country fan or in the country music industry loves Rinnie Dunn and Brooks and Dunn
When people don't see skin color the world is a better place for everyone.
Amen. It is a shame that there are those who call themselves " Progressives " , that are trying to destroy the progress we have made.
I have always felt like that,
Facts
Most of us dont see color
Facts
This is a true story about Ronnie Dunn's childhood friend. He wrote the song.
Wow so glad I know this I cried ❤️
Yes it's based on the true story of Ronnie Dunn who wrote the song
RONNIE Dunn is a Minister also
Yep it is based on his childhood.
I had a similar experience as a child probably why I never understood racism
What a tribute to Mr. Ridley! A person doesnt realize how many lives they touch.
Ronnie was actually writing about his child hood... an old black man was his best friend from ages about 6 until he went to college. This song is literally a true story.
Wow I didn't know that it was was a true story but I should have known it how he sung it I love that song.
@@noliafreeman4297 Neither did I!
Kix Brooks wrote that song he wrote all of Brooks and Dunns songs
It was written by Ronnie Dunn and Craig Wiseman. It was not written by Kix Brooks
Not a true story.
I am a 58 year white man in Oklahoma. We can all bind together in sharing music. Especially music that makes us think about our faith and eternity to come. Don't let the media divide us. You are my brother Jamel. Most people don't care about the color of skin, just if you are a good or bad person. You and I are good. :)
Ronnie Dunn is from Louisiana... This is a beautiful story/song...He still comes to my home town to help restore old theater... A good man with a good heart...
I'm a 44 yr old white boy raised in the country in an all white town, but thanks to my parents I see you as my brother. Thanks for sharing this.
None of us see color until we are taught to, then comes a time in life we realize we’ve all been lied to.. Much love my brother from another mother Jamel
Thanks Dustin🙏🏾
100% agree. Hate/racism is taught. Want proof, look at a playground of toddlers, they dont see color
Man I love the comment, it is so true
Dustin Cavell Yes Dustin. That is so very true.
It's a crying shame people hate because the color of skin. I did construction and we landed a job near where some black folks lived, I never had a issue with skin color but until we actually get to be around each other, it's one thing to pass someone by and nod your head but to get to be around each other. A old black man named Matthew would stop by everyday at lunch, one of the funniest and nicest person I had ever met. It's when we get to be around each other to actually get to see first hand that we are all the same, we are all Gods children. There will be no haters in Gods kingdom, if we cant learn to love each other then God have mercy on your soul
I've never heard this particular B&D song, but I will never forget it. I felt God's grace.
The first time I heard it i almost cried
Amen
I can’t listen to it without raising my hands! ❤️
This song has been healing me às loss issues were overwhelming me. I was lucky to have older parents and this brought my Mom's deep faith back into my heart. I had her til she was 95 and we were pals . Now I'm 72 it's back in my heart because I toohad the gift of older people who showed me such faith. Since hearing this song I feel it strongly again. Needed it bad!. Beautiful reaction as always ❤️!
Racism is taught and learned. Want to stop racism? Stop teaching it to our children. I love Brooks and Dunn. Ronnie Dunn has a special voice!
Yes Well said!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
i wish we could, you have to raise your children right so when they go out in the real world where people will try to influence them, it bounces off
I raised my children right I am proud to say
Yea this dudes voice is incredible
@Cobb Knobbler My initial comment is without bias or prejudice for or toward any specific race. Racism is a learned psychology.
True story... Thank you Ronnie Dunn.. what an amazing song... If this doesn't touch you.. you don't have a soul.
We should all love each other. Colors do not define a person. Love does.
When i was young color did not mater i like ever body when i was young i did not have any food. A black family gave me food an i did not see color i say a family helping some bother out.
My ole grand-pap used to tell us kids, "don't judge a man by his color, judge him by his heart".
well said Gary
to quote a great man and lead singer siki spacek "a coloring book is a coloring book no matter what different colors are used inside of them" quote he gave when asked about difference in races.
Color is taught and love is not. Love is caught
Jamal, my friend. Just a 74 year old guy in Kansas, and I love your reviews. I have seen such events as this in my life, and they touch the soul, irregardless of the color. God bless you, and keep on with your reviews. We can make a difference in this crazy old world right now, one person at a time. I’m not quitting..... Love, Ron
The best gift we can give our children is a loving relationship with our older people, especially ones of a different skin color. Mine was a sweet lady who lived to be 102 years old.
She told me the story of her life, being a share cropper, chopping cotton, raising babies, how to make greens and cornbread... I absolutely loved her and her family.
Old souls and little children, two of the greatest gifts God has bestowed on humankind.
Brooks and Dunn did that so beautifully.😭
Beautiful song and wonderful video. I can feel the boys loss....I was as blessed in my life like this young man because I had a Mr. Wrigley. His name was Les. He was one the maintenance men at Dorset Village in Los Angeles, Ca. in the 1950s & 60's. Les was the best man I ever met. Les, God Bless you and thank for you for your friendship, humor, support and wisdom. Thanks you Brooks & Dun for such a wonderful song and video.
I don't know if that was an actual story, but let me share my story. When I was a child, 50 some odd years ago, my mother worked as a General Sessions Court clerk. She saw the worst of the worst, back then. (which is probably a joke to some of today's criminals) Seems like they must not have been that bad, because one day we were driving to the grocery, and she saw a black man walking down the road. She recognized him, as a common criminal, who came in the court house often. I remember her saying, "Why that's (whatever his name was, I was like 4 years old), and stopped, and offered him a ride. He accepted, and she drove him where he was going. After he got out of the car, I asked her who he was. She said he had to come to court a lot, but he was really a nice man. This didn't register so much with me, till I was a teen. I fell in with a "wrong" crowd. When they would come to my house, and see my mom, they would always react with, "That's YOUR MOM?" Then, "She works at the court house, right?" I would always say yes, and my friends, any and all of them, who had ever been in trouble would tell me, when they were waiting for their court cases, be it juvenile or adult, she would walk up and talk to them. She would tell them she hopes they pull thru whatever their troubles were, and she was praying for them. And my mother would always pray for them. I know this, for a fact. I know, if my mother would stop and give a lift to a black man, in the 1960's, without fear of what other people would think, she cared about everyone. And her influence on me, and my troubled friends, was huge! The majority of us turned out to be great people, who are still great friends today. God blessed my mom, and He blessed me by making her my mom.
That is a true story from Ronnie Dunn's childhood, they rarely preform it live because it's hard for him to get through.
You were truely blessed honey.
@@michellehammock3023 I seen them in Atlanta city NJ. They did the song but you could tell he was having a had time
itsnotthesamething That’s beautiful
I think that’s simply Beautiful God Is Good All The Time...
lol, "what are you guys trying to do to me". We don't just do it to you. We do it to ourselves too. I've heard the song hundreds of times and it still brings on the tears. Beautiful reaction. ❤
Jamel, to answer your question “what y’all tryin to do to me?”
Share our common faith & humanity so we can all understand that love & caring is all that matters
Yes, friend, yes!
I like the reference to finding more and more truth in the words written in red. In the holy bible words spoken by christ are those i. Red
So beautiful. I'm still crying
Ronnie's vocals were just amazing in this song
It was a true story. A very special bond, a friendship.
Yes it was Ronnie’s story about a old man in his neighborhood. When I was little we kids would sit on the porch and help snap green beans and husk corn, while listening to all of the older folks sit and talk. We would listen and hear stories about their lives when younger and they would give us knowledge we could get no where else. Too bad our kids do not get to do that in this day and time. We respected our elders and knew they were to be treasured and offered us values, morals and helping others out.
Thank You🙏🏾
Angela, you just brought up memories of sitting on my Grandma's porch snapping green beans with her & my Mom! I hadn't thought of that in a very long time. Thank you for taking me back to my 1950's childhood. 😀
Angela, you just reminded me of sitting at the kitchen counter snapping peas with grandmother and mother while grandmother had the pressure cooker making preserves out of anything that could grown in the garden. She would have all these mason jars. I sure miss both my mom and grandmother.
Many a good time doing those things with many women thru my years! Fondest memories were cracking blue crab,& shelling shrimp under an old oak tree with Ole Mr. Cline! I couldn't eat it(allergic),& I was fast, too! Got older & finally realized WHY I was the one he always called to help😂I Still think I got the Best of it-his stories,& a couple candy bars,&/or a soda!!!
My kids used to ask why I bought corn in the husks, instead of the cleaned packaged ones-they Hated shuckin' corn! They've never bought that cleaned corn as grown ups!!!😍
Angela Barazzone Ronnie was going to be a Preacher before Music found him and he was put together with Kix Brooks.
No interruptions and an honest reaction. Thank you for the glance into your soul. God bless you brother.
Jamel_AkA_Jamal this is a true story about Ronnie Dunn (the one singing)
Thank You🙏🏾
You get your wish. True story, like Mike Hess, says. That old man was a good man who loved God, dearly. He had things figured out.
Not a true story
I read he doesn’t do this one live because it’s too hard?
Ronnie Dunn's original career choice was to become a minister. That and the song being based on a true experience gives a great depth that touches the heart. imo
One of the only reactions I’ve watched where he did not pause the song to talk. He just had to let it ride all the way through
I was raised in the south. I wasn’t raised to see colour! I was raised to see somebody’s heart
Interesting.....because when I moved to the south.....a student of mine invited me to a KKK picnic. Of course, I was offended and I didn't go.....but it does exist
Only if Police didn't see color.
You’re raised in the south, don’t see “colour”. That’s a Brit spelling lol. Everyone sees color. It’s how you see people. I see people, and dickheads of all races. I stay away from the dickheads. of all races. I stick to the cool people, again, of all races. I’m former military. I have friends of all races. For the other person in this thread talking about a KKK picnic, I’m from Mississippi. Born in 73. I’ve never heard of a KKK picnic. Thought those f’ers were pushed from the south into Idaho. 😂
Right in the feels, every single time. I really like when he says, "I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red" (referencing the words of Jesus are printed in red in a lot of bibles)
Actually he sang "I'm finding more and more truth than the words written in red."
@@timcarr6401 I don't think that is what I heard, so I googled the lyrics and google also says, "the words written in red" which makes more sense with the song.
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This song just kills me! I cry every time I hear it! It's beautiful!❤✌
Yes very beautiful 🙏🏾
You and me both. So beautifully done. And Ronnie's voice is one of the best.
Me too 😥
Darlene, I remember when I heard that song for the first time,I cried hard and I wasn't ashamed that people saw a grown man bawling their eyes out.
Now, 25+ years later, I've got Leukemia and my soul has opened up and allowed my emotions to gush out of me at any given moment
I will think back growing up and all of the things (good AND bad) and I will"turn the faucets wide open and you know what? I'm not gonna let any tears be held back for anyone,I'm a 54 year old man and I won't stop the way I am until I get to St Peter's Gates and be welcomed into heaven and fall at the feet of Jesus 🙏🙏😇😇
Same.
It's not just about skin color its like about life.. appreciating the small moments we take for granted, its about having faith in something.. With all this technology and science and fast paced world we live in.. maybe its worth it to push some of that aside and submit to a faith in something that may mean more than just this short lived existence.. be nice to see my mom and sister again..
I saw one of your videos a short time ago, and I thought it looked interesting so I checked it out. At first I wondered, "How does a guy create a following from doing Reaction videos?" Lol... sorry, but it seemed a bit pointless. Anyhow, I've watched more of your stuff because I always like to give anyone or anything a fair shake. I didn't think I'd be saying this, but I like what you do. You also show great heart and an understanding of life that is much needed these days. I'm on a bit of a different journey, helping people understand how to buy car without getting ripped off. There's a lot of "not so great people" out there... I'm just trying to do my part to make the world a little better place. From a different angle, you're doing the same thing. Much respect, Jamel. Take care, stay safe. Kevin Hunter "The Homework Guy."
That was exactly how I was in the beginning. But with every video I watched, the more I wanted to watch. I really love this channel.
This is ronnie
Dunne's childhood
He wrote the song.
Listen to Jennifer
Hudson sing as tribute to brooks& dunn
One of dads best friends was our neighbor. I never actually knew his first name, he was Mr. Russel. One of the nicest, hardworking and honest men I’ve ever had the privilege to know. When he passed away I was serving in the Navy overseas. The service was beautiful and he had friends and family from far and wide. My father was asked to speak at his service and I wish I could have been there. I agree with you, a child needs to learn early that kindness and love knows no color, race, creed, or sexual orientation. As you may have guessed, Mr. Russel was a black man. But to me he was a man of great kindness who I would do anything for at the drop of a hat. My father continued to go to Mr. Russels house and do whatever Mrs. Russel needed up until she passed. This is just a beautiful song. And it got me for sure!
Thank you for sharing your story ❤️
@@scarletjohnston741 your very welcome!
5.30am in rural Western Australia and I'm sobbing 😪😪😪
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Ahhh I wish i was watching with you ,i,d give you a big hug and comfort you and wipe my eyes because i had some heavy tears coming out of my eyes .Hugs from Toronto Canada!!!!
Ten years ago I worked security at a casino. There was an older black gentleman name Roger I called him Rodge. We built a friendship that I will never forget. He worked security too but really didn’t need to work he retired from the postal service. Man we had great talks and he would tell stories about what he’s went through throughout his life and I did the same thing with him. I remember venting out to him when ever I had personal issues about anything. I left for another job and only stopped in once or twice throughout the years. My father went regularly and he would always ask about me and asked when I would stop in. I finally did a couple years ago just to find out that he passed away. God that broke my heart and it took everything that I had not to break down and cry right there. He was a great man. God rest his soul. “ I’m sorry Rodge for not stopping by “
He's also referring to the man's faith in God and heaven. The "words written in red" are the words in the Bible that were spoken by Jesus. Everything about the song, every layer of message, is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
Yes 🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Amen sister.
It's a striking lyric
"I'm findin' more and more truth
In the words written in red" ❤🙏
This is one of the all time great songs. I see 41 people gave a thumbs down to this...they have no soul.
You've got to wonder where their heads are... Certainly nowhere good I'm afraid.
Ronnie Dunn nailed that one. Beautiful song and great reaction. Thanks.
THANK YOU🙏🏾
Best Duo in country music, Ronnie Dunn most favorite voice, seen them 9x When they retired, I retired from country music.
This is by far my favorite Brooks & Dunn song.
I'm white...my name is Randy... my closest friend is a black man also named Randy...we are both truck drivers & have been best friends for over 15 yrs...AND I'M BEING AS SERIOUS AS I CAN BE WHEN I SAY THIS MAN IS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME...WHEN I INTRODUCE HIM TO FRIENDS THAT MAY NOT KNOW HIM...I HONESTLY INTRODUCE RANDY AS MY TWIN BROTHER!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
THANKS RANDY🙏🏾
This is THE most beautiful song that you have reviewed. AMEN & thank you.
Love has no color!
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thx 4 the vid, something similar happened 2 me, it was Sep 11 2001, I was @ work when the towers fell, I couldn't focus couldn't think, course I knew we were @ war, just didn't know who with, I went next door n talked 2 my neighbor, WW2 vet, I needed someone 2 make sense of what had just happened, someone who had been there n done that, he talked to me...don't remember the exact words, came over 2 my house everyday after I got off work n told me a different story ea day, I loved that old man...when I hear this song I can't help but think of him, I'm black n he is white, wish he was my grandpa...I love that old man...peace
Oh boy do i believe! Please all y'all younger folks , take some time & talk to some older folks & really listen to what they say. Much luv from Iowa 😘😘😘😘
Thanks Heather🙏🏾
Heather...Preach On...Preach On...Preach On!!!
Most older people I have been around always seem to have EXCELLENT PATIENCE, EXCELLENT LISTENING SKILLS, EXCELLENT ADVICE, & EVEN MORE EXCELLENT WISDOM!!!
I'm 50 yrs old & my great grandmother was the perfect example of everything I just wrote.
My great grandmother also used to tell me..."son, the older you get, the more you'll find yourself going back in time in your memories."
I never really understood what she meant then...BUT I SURE DO KNOW WHAT SHE MEANT NOW!!!
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
Listen to John Prine's song "Hello in There". Kind of the same message.
Heather Jackson yes . I am a firm believer that our elderly are the biggest treasure . We need to ale better care of them !! And just ..... listen
Amen, my brother!!
I am sitting here with my eyes welling up. I had a friend who worked at the dry cleaners around the corner from our apartment in M
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I'm 65 and just cried watching you watch this old song by Brooks&Dunn. Thanks for allowing me to discover it all over again through your eyes.
This song always brings a tear to my eyes. Ronnie Dunn’s vocals are amazing
Yes Amazing 🙏🏾
Jamel_AKA_Jamal you should react to where were you by Alan Jackson it’s about 9/11
tyler Garcia yes!! I agree 100%
i LOVE LOVE this. Ronnie Dunn has a great voice.
I’ve seen this video a couple dozen times over the years...and it still gets me every time.
SO GOOD🙏🏾
That is why The Lord said----unless you come as a little child. I agree this song could heal alot if we let i touch our Souls like you said. Great reaction to a heart felt video.
Your reaction choked me up little, Jamel. You reacted with honest, raw emotion. I agree this beautiful video could help end racism. You are a beautiful soul
Jamel is truly a beautiful soul 💜
Words written in RED powerful message we all share the same earth we all come from the same place I Believe!!!!!!!!!!!
In my very young years in the Mississippi delta probably age 3-6, (in the late 60's), around the cotton, soy bean and rice fields where we lived, we were all like this. We all got along. I remember sitting on the front porch with our black neighbors and we did not see color. All of our families worked together in the fields and farms. Of course I was young and didn't see much outside of our community so I'm sure not everyone was like us. Once I moved to Jackson, Ms. it was a whole different world. Seems like the bigger cities are always a melting pot of hate and anger.
I can take you back even further. In the 1940's we lived next door to a black family in Greenville, MS. I loved them. Guess who got to see my pictures painted as a first grader ,1st. ? That sweet neighbor lady. I really think that if we could get politicians out of our lives---we could all get along. It behooves them to keep us separated.
I was born and raised here in Mississippi. I’m almost 50 and my mom had a black lady take care of me when I was a kid and I loved her like a mother. Her name was Annie and her husband killed her years later. Everyone thinks those of us living in the south hate blacks but that’s not true. This is a great song.
This song is my all time favourite of Brooks and Dunn.....im 52 years old and the message and meaning of this song makes me cry my eyes out every time....and I believe in God and also I believe that we as a global society should love, honor and respect each other no matter our cultural differences....its politics and the bad apples of our cultures that keep us from rising above ourselves....
Jamel, one of my top 10 fav videos of all time, I'm not a huge country music listener, but this rocks my soul everytime I watch it, if it doesn't move you , you are heartless. A simple man loving God and believing in the hereafter, a young child cherishing the friendship and wisdom of an old man, I feel God's presence when I watch this, I "believe".
Yes 🙏🏾
Ronnie, wrote this song about a time in his childhood and was actually what got him saved! Yea most country songs are true stories about a time in their that changes them. that's why a lot of people won't listen to country music, they say it's to sad but, people don't what to face the truth, it is sad but, it's also truth! Thanks for sharing this always makes me sob!
This mans voice always makes my heart skip a beat, no matter what he sings. What an amazing voice he has🥰
this song will be played at my memorial service, for sure, its one of my favorites!!!!!!
What a message to us all! The song is so moving but the emotion I felt while watching this was how much I could tell it was touching your heart! We are ALL part of one rainbow of color. God's rainbow. Thanks for sharing some of your honesty with us!
WOW this is the most touching video I have seen very powerful. The part that really hit me hard was toward the end when the young man returned to the house and the bible opened up to where the picture was. That sent chills down me. But I believe that was the old man letting his friend know he was still with him.
Ronnie has such a great voice!!!!
This was a true experience of his childhood, the emotions in his voice make this song special
If you Google "Brooks and Dunn 8: Believe | Chicken Soup For The Soul", halfway down the page, lyricist Craig Wiseman talks about writing the song with Ronnie Dunn, and about how much of the story about the old man was true.
r gray, thanks for the tip. i checked it out, great lil read!
A story of Kindness, Friendship, Love and Leadership/Respect. Kudos to Ronnie Dunn. Good Reaction!
I have heard this song a million times and I cry like a baby every time I hear it!!
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Jamel, I can't believe you did this!! I litterally LIVED this song in my early life in the Wilderness of Northern Minnesota! Old Mr Hamilton was JUST this guy to me. He came to Northern Minn in the 1880's as a little kid on an OX CART!!!!!! He told me SUCH TRUTH and SUCH WISDOM that a 9-10 year old just couldn't digest. Through the CENTURIES I still remember him, his gifts, and the wisdom he left me. This song makes me tremble and RAISE MY HANDS BROTHER!!!! THIS is what life is about - PASSING IT ON, BROTHER, PASSING IT ON....
Never heard this song before, came over here from your list of favorite reactions. Now I'm sitting here balling my eyes out. Very touching song.
Beautiful song. I played this at my own fathers funeral. He was the best man I ever knew. I love your channel ❤
🙏🙏 I believe! Such a beautiful song. We need more of this in the time we are living in. It breaks my heart to see how people are trying to divide one another. 😢.
Thank You Lynn 🙏🏾
I've been listening to country music since I was about 10 I'm 59 now and I've heard some tear-jerkers in my life but this one I have no words-just tears! Beautiful!
This is probably my favorite reactions. Pure, simple,, honest, and emotional.
Well done, J-Man.
You the only one that talked about true meaning of song. TY sir
Jamal, you're a class-act, love the way that you put your thoughts in bubble quotes and not interrupting the video, enjoy reading your thoughts as well. Thank you, Ed
I wish we had more people like you. I was raised in a Baptist church. Love "everyone" & treat them with respect. My prayer is that we start listening to one another. We may want different things however i 100% feel we could turn our world around by doing at least one good deed a day & treat each other with respect. We need a better place for our children to live in.
If you didn’t cry to this ... You ain’t got a soul ... 😭❤️💕🙏🙏
I hope you are right that some day we can just see people as people. That is the way we raised our children and grandchildren!!!
Love this story, and real love is color blind as far as fellow humans.
God bless you brother for another great review.
It's ok, I gigged wit Ronney in 1983 in Enid, Oklahoma and his voice has always been a "JESUS MOMENT."
Between You and Ronney my crying again, again, again, Happy New Year and Blesdings...
I love this song, the story and the beautiful message about kindness and respect. Thank you!
🙏🏾 Thanks for watching🙏🏾
I started listening to country music around 2006 when i lived in North Carolina, and this was one of the first songs I listened to. Unbelievable message.....unbelievable song....hooked for ever.
Tim McGraw "If You're Reading This";
Trace Adkins "Alrington";
And of course,
Miranda Lambert(?) "The House That Built Me".
All these songs are super touching.
ditto
Watching this Brooks and Dunn video and watching you as I cry you had tears too you my friend have a good sweet kind heart don't ever change
God Bless music that brings hearts and hands together. God Bless you my friend for appreciating something that will bring Love to everyone.
Music ain’t Music unless it moves us....
moves us close together. Love to you.
Wow, first time listening to this song. took me back to my grandpa. I am 67 years old. makes one think!!!!
Vince gill rest high on that mountain but bring Kleenex.
Vince wrote that for his brother that had passed,,it took him a couple years to be able to finish it but its another heart felt song
You can't help but cry when you watch this, beautiful. The song describes Ronnie Dunn's encounter with an old man whom he calls "Old Man Wrigley." It was written by Ronnie Dunn, the singer in the video. It just goes to show you how much love there is for each other if we only reach out. BELIEVE, there is so much more to our Heavenly Home than there is to our earthly home.
I have yet to get through this song/video with dry eyes ❤
DEEP!!!
Same.
No kidding. Beautiful, deep song. Tissue alert.
One of their best songs!!! ❤️
The elders need to plant and nourish the seeds of faith early on. Carry the message of the Gospel daily.
If a song can bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eyes, then
the writer and singer have done their job to leave a lasting memory in
your soul you will always remember. Great song and video.
Love this. Cry every time I hear it. They say it’s based on Ronnie’s life. Thanks for sharing your reaction. You should check out 8th of November by Big and Rich.
Thanks for watching🙏🏾
I saw Brooks and Dunn perform live in Las Vegas twice. Each time they played this song, it was like church up in the Colosseum. Brought the house down.
Song gets me in the feelings everytime!
Amazing 🙏🏾
Just came from your Top 20 list to check this song out...Was not disappointed...Thanks for the introduction to this video.
Me too! Watching them in his order!
Oh my lawdy lawdy...I ball my eyes out EVERY time I see this video!!! The message is so POWERFUL!!! I love the part where he sings about "the words written in red"...referring to the New Testament!! Yes y'all gonna need tissues...just sayin. This video ABSOLUTELY defines how I was raised...☝️☝️☝️💟💟💟 Thanks for y'alls honest reaction...Blessings 💞 Yes God does have a plan for all of us...Praise God ☝️☝️☝️
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For years everytime l watch this video l cry. It just rips your heart!
As a man of fifty I still don't see the color of a person's skin I only see the soul in that person's heart
I cannot watch this without crying!! Every single time!!! 😭😭😭