Excellent choice of songs.Ronnie Dunn is singing and this is a true story of his childhood.Kix Brooks is in guitar.The older gentleman was like his grandpa,and he the son/grandson he never got to have.Thats a very special bond all kids deserve.
It is always a great thing when a young person has someone like a grandfather/grandmother type. So much can be learned from senior citizens. When a young person realizes that being old does NOT mean older people do not have anything to offer .. in fact it means that young person has the probability of being a loving & giving person. The amount of wisdom in those years lived ... enormous amount of knowledge and LIFE EXPERIENCES.. no better educational experience than that.
You have to do this song! It's called "This ain't nothing" it is one of the most incredible songs talking about putting things into perspective. What is actually a big deal and what isn't. It's a tear jerker for sure. ruclips.net/video/eSdItuvBxc8/видео.html
Ronnie Dunn is one of the best live vocalists I have ever seen and heard. This song live, sung at the New Orleans Superdome in front of 70,000 people and you could have heard a pin drop...Great song and great reaction!!
Very few reactors pick up on the lyrics of this song. When Ronnie sings about “the words written in red” he is referring the quotes of Jesus in the Bible. Powerful verse.
@@johnnyvee7103 Bible police. lol. It's an explanation for those who don't know what the "words written in red" are. May you do the same for somebody someday.
I only picked up on that because Imy mother gave Me a KJV Bible with certain words written in red before she died. The red words were Jesus 's words and not the apostles
Ronnie Dunn was a youth Pastor before he started up in his musical career. Great writer, great set of pipes! As was mentioned he wrote this and it's a true story from his childhood in Coleman Texas. He really takes you to church in this Amen!
You're exactly right. Kids don't see color they see the person you are. I always believe prejudice is taught, not something you're born with. And that's such a shame.
I didn’t know anything about racism are what it stood for until I got in my high teens and I had friends of all colors and we always met in the middle of the trailer park just about everyday and played until dark are until our parents hunted us down. I was actually in a church group called Royal Rangers which is just like Boy Scouts and I invited all my friends to it know matter there color. Matter of fact the number one person I invited was James and he was black. The number of problem is the politics and media. They do everything to keep us divided so they will have unlimited amount of power.
You can't say racism is taught because it would have had to have started somewhere. We are taught to see differences and when we are insecure we attack people who are different to boost our self esteem. Racism isn't some super evil it is structurally the same as people hating on the elderly, fat, bald or whatever. In Japan and India they do it based on ancestry but look the same. Humans who are unhappy look for differences to tear others down. When you bring someone down it appears you are being lifted up.
Unfortunately, our world and much of our news and programming on tv continues to try to show a difference in color, sexual orientation and religion. People think that if it isn't discussed it won't change but it's just the opposite. As long as we point out differences or give groups of people special attention or special treatment kids are always going to grow up seeing those differences. Simple things like Alicia Keys "Shine, shine my black sunshine!" commercials on Nickelodeon.... Some people will say "Wow, that's a great positive message for young black kids" but my son, who is 4 years old, white and doesn't recognize color of skin as a difference among people said to me "I don't get it, the sun is yellow. It isn't even black." So do I explain to my 4yo that they are talking about the little kids being black and then also explain to him why they are called black and not brown, that brown is reserved for another ethnic group? Then when he asks why she is asking the black kids to shine and why they get to shine but he doesn't do I go into detail, again with a 4yo and explain to him how African Americans were treated over history and how in some areas they are still seen as different or lesser than other people or repressed? Why does he need to be told or taught that when he should be the one who is doing the teaching. Teaching adults how to not see color and just seen another kid on TV. It is never going to get better, ever, by pointing out differences even if you don't think you are doing it to divide...
It's not a question of not seeing color - of course, people/kids see color - but they don't see color as a filter of whether someone is good or bad. It's just a part of who they are, and part of what makes them interesting, unique, and beautiful as a person.
This song is soooo good and based on a true story, Ronnie’s vocals in this song are amazing And yes, Ronnie Dunn is the singer and Kix Brooks is on the guitar….love is color blind ***SONG REQUEST*** The little girl by John Michael Montgomery….one of the heaviest songs in country music PLEASE check it out
You have to do this song! It's called "This ain't nothing" it is one of the most incredible songs talking about putting things into perspective. What is actually a big deal and what isn't. It's a tear jerker for sure. ruclips.net/video/eSdItuvBxc8/видео.html
Not quite true, This song since it's release is sung at every Brooks & Dunn concert, And still is sung at concerts today. This was one of their biggest hits, And gets a great reaction from the audience every time. Trust me I know, Been to see these guys 95 times since 1998,
@@Almcingrid3663not all Bibles. The ones with the red are called the red letter editions. A lot of children's Bibles have this. It helps them to distinguish which words were spoken by Jesus. Adults can usually tell the difference by the context.
When I think of all that God has done for me in my 73 years, I cannot help but to shed a tear of joy whenever I hear the chorus of this song because it points me to Jesus. I met him when I was 39 and that began a journey of the recovery of my life. I went from being a violent angry man who hated himself to become a man of patience, contentment, and joy who can love himself, which is foundational for all other relationships.
God bless you, Brother. I'm so happy for you.. Same thing for me .it all started with a ride from a preacher. Praise Jesus! He finds a way to drag us out of the Devil's hand
@ Asia And BJ I was born and raised in Detroit. I was a bit over a year old when the 1967 riots happened. It was the summer Detroit was on fire. We were one of only 3 white families in our neighborhood all the other families were black, but you know what? While most of the city was turning against each other because of skin color, our neighborhood drew closer together. We worked even hard to take care of each other, to care more for each other, to watch over and protect each other that much more. Whatching your videos remind me so much of this beautiful couple that actually did live down the street from the house I grew up in. They were in their lare 30s to early 40s when I was a kid and I always liked helping out around their house. Kohn loved building homemade telescopes and had a passion for astronomy. Mary loved her vegetable garden behind their garage. I learned so much from the both of them. And just like this story I grew up, graduated high school in 1984, joined the military and became a military police officer. After basic training, the police academy, infantry school and gunners specials school I was stationed in Germany 85-87. I didn't come home on leave until April of 86. My parents had divorced as I was the last kid to leave the house and I was told that the house was sold to split the assets between my parents. I had went back to the neighborhood when I was on leave just to look around. Most all the adults and kids that lived there had moved out and new people and families had moved in. People looked at me strange for 2 reasons: 1)I was white in a now all black neighborhood. 2) I was was wearing my class As dress uniform. Peoe asked me lots of question and I explained that I used to live there. I went to John and Marys house and there was a lady about my age in the front yard, I asked if she knew John or Mary and found out she was Marys niece. She told me that both had passed a few years back and asked how I knew them. I told her who I was. She looked at me with a smile and crying and said she had been looking for me for a while. Angela, her name, had taken me in the house and I was so amazed house everything was the same. Angela took me down into the basement and showed me a telescope that John and I had built together. When I was a kid. Angela told me that John had passed first and then Mary less than a year later. Mary had left the house to Angela because they had no children of their own. Apparently in the will Jihn wanted me to have the twlescope we built together along with a letter Mary wrote to me. She wrote that they both loved me so much and regretted not having children of their own, but were so grateful that I gave them a chance to experience being parents everytime I'd visit. She ended her letter by telling me not to cry for them and if I ever miss them Point the telescope at the Northern Star and look up and I'd see them when ever I wanted. It's 2022, I'm 56 years old and. I still hane that wooded bx telescope with the hand polished lenses that John and I built and in an air tight sealed clead bag is the letter Mary wrote to me. And on a clear Phoenix night when all the stars can be seen I pull out that telescope point it towards the Northern Star and say hello to that wonderfully beautiful couple that the both of you remi d me so much of. Thank you so much for being such lovely people. I truley hope that you both have long lives filled with all the love and kindness you want.
The last scene in that video always hits me the hardest and maybe it is just my interpretation but I see it that just when the boy was hurting the most, the old man blew those pages of the Bible aside to reveal the picture of his wife and baby as if to say, "Don't cry for me, I am home with my wife and baby" So even in death he was helping the boy.
Another thing about this song and video is it shows how truly amazing it is when children are raised without hate and to see everyone as a person regardless of color. This is how I was raised. How my wife was raised rest her soul and exactly how we/I are raising our children. Love this and lots of love to you guys
I was lucky to grow up with multiple older people in my childhood. Yes, one of them was a great older black gentleman named Willie Brown. He, his wife Elizabeth, and their daughter Mary were awesome people that treated me with kindness and I will never forget them.
This is based on Ronnie Dunn’s life. He had a old gentleman he was friends with growing up. Also he was studying at the seminary to become an ordained minster (pastor) when he went into music instead. This duo split up a few years ago to do solo things and now are coming back together to do some more music.
What I take from this to a certain degree, is that between this innocent child, and this elderly experienced man both have pure hearts. Neither color nor age played a part in their lives and sin hadn't been able to take hold. Love won out.
It is not a sad song. It is a powerful song. "I'll see my wife and son in just a little while". His passing reunited him with his wife and son. It also made the young man realize how much his time spent with and wisdom shared by the older gentleman was priceless.
This song rejuvenates my faith. My Mom died in 2006 she was 95, my brother 65, and I was 55. She showed her belief just like " Old Man Wrigley." This song brings her back to me, though I still think of her every day. Several losses had shaken me this year, and I discovered this song : now I listen daily!❤
This song was written by Ronnie Dunn about his childhood!! This was a true experience he had and it’s really hard for him to sing this without breaking down!!
At the beginning of the song it says his mom would send him over with things for the old man. So he learned from his mom that color didn't matter. Because she showed that she cared about the old man, the boy learned from her to care about people.
Obviously his parents didn't teach hate but actually sent the child with gifts. Who's going to say no to a child. Had the parents went they might have been rejected.
This is as much a statement of faith as it is the eulogy of an old friend. Growing up in Oklahoma with old claim folk I had many old friends that passed when I was fairly young. I know the feeling. I have many stories of early Oklahoma in my head and heart. More importantly, I have Jesus in my heart. God bless.❤️❤️
My grandma cried hard hearing this song after her husband and my grandfather died. I saw the video when it first came out and if you notice in the video the old man lost his life partner and the boy didn't have a father at all. So love brought them together through believing that they'd see their loved ones after it's all over, and their suffering was worth that love.
@@belleferrar8898 ...My favorite from Brooks and Dunn... Saw them live at the Greek Theatre... There was a full moon overhead... One of the sweetest moments of my life...
Being a 57 year old man (yes, I am white) raised in the south racism is hard to overcome. But good people are good people no matter the color of their skin, their political beliefs, the sexual orientation, or their financial status. Just found you guys a couple days ago, love y'all. Such a beautiful couple.
Yes, I am 61 years old. Our father was in the army, so we always moved around pretty much our hole childhood. My parents taught us kids to respect everyone as you would want to treated. We lived in the south in different bases, and had many friends of color, religion. Back in 1968 we had a very good female a African - american friend, and expierenced racism. We remained friends for many years until her unfortunate passing. Mom and dad are in heaven now. We raised our adult children, to be respectful of everyone, regardless of race, religion, or sexual preferences. Unfortunately today their is so much hate and racism in our country, so sad.
Such a great reaction!!! I really struggle to not ball my eyes out. The innocence of the kid who it seems could never be corrupted. He seemed like a good man in College. Apparently it's a true story about Ronnie Dunn the singer. Incredible.
the story of the Garden of Eden is reflected in every person’s life. Children show us how it would be to live in the garden. Then, some where around puberty, we eat from the tree of knowledge and we turn. We reject everything we knew, we chase flesh (fig leaves) and are tricked into believing things of this world is what’s important. If we listen to our own hearts, we know there’s something better, because we all started there. Love
I can't imagine hating someone because of the color of their skin. We're all instruments in God's choir, and it wouldn't sound right with even 1 voice missing.
I'm coming across this beautiful reaction, 2 years later..mainly bc I love this song (not my normal genre to listen to) and I love seeing these reactions! When I was a kid, it was normal in my household to take a few things from the garden to the new widow/widower, whoever needed a little "help" without asking for it and I had the pleasure of knowing alot of the elders around my community. They seemed to enjoy the fresh vegetables weekly but the time spent just talking with them, listening to their stories...priceless. you learn to appreciate how good God really is, having good morales and values, integrity, honesty, and most importantly, love for your neighbor. Seems be lost these days but I still believe and I still love, regardless.
God...I'd have to say you two are my favorites on here. Love how you both break down and talk over songs and lyrics. You two are cool as shit!! Love it!! ❤
They where one of the greatest country bands of the 90s!!! Great reaction! This song hits me right in the feels every time. Rest in Paradise Ronnie! I hope when you got to heaven the old man Wrigley was there to greet you into the Pearly Gates🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜
I've always loved Brooks and Dunn. Ronnie Dunn has the best voice. This song is my all-time favorite of theirs. You should listen to Jamey Johnson's "in color"
There's no jew nor gentile no male or female, no slave or free man we are all one in Christ Jesus for those who believe. I can't wait until we are in Heaven in that heavenly Choir, perfect fellowship and love, no divisions or hate. With the God who IS Love. This song gets me fired up again and again everytime I hear it. When the Roll is called up Yonder, I will be there, Amen.
There is ABSOLUTELY no color in my eye’s. We ALL bleed the same. My Daddy always told me to be kind to everyone know matter what Color or Religion. And young man you we’re right on! We need more of this music today. 😔Love you two ♥️GOD BLESS 🙏🏻
Beautiful song that truly makes you cry, Ronnie Dunn wrote this song about the old man he knew who he called Mr. Wrigley. Brooks and Dunn are outstanding singers, this was the most beautiful video about what he experienced personally.
Ive known this song my entire life - still makes me tear up. I introduced this to an elderly WW2 Vet at our local VFW - because it makes me think of him anytime I hear this... he loved it and we have a tremendous relationship!
Thanks you too! I drop more than one tear every time I hear this song. I really enjoyed your thought’s on this wonderful song. And you are right BJ we do need more songs like this in the world today! Y’all take care and have a Happy and safe New Year my Brother and Sister!!! 😎😎😎😎😎
Yes they are both there. The guy in the video playing the guitar is Brooks. The guy singing is Dunn. They are the group they call themselves Brooks and Dunn. They’re a duo one of the best in country music ever.❤
The two gentlemen performing this performance are Kiks Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Kiks Brooks is the man on the guitar and Ronnie Dunn singing and this is from Ronnie's childhood.
Garth Brooks is a whole different machine! Brooks and Dunn are amazing together. They were paired by a record company while trying to make solo careers.
Brooks and Dunn were so popular in country music that people called the annual album of the year award...the Brooks and Dunn award, they won so many times. Some of the greatest music of our time.
This song and video make me cry everytime, it shows that children need our older generation so much. They need the exposure to the elders of every culture to grow beyond the confinement of the segregation mentality.
You two are awesome with this reaction. This is one of my wife’s favorites that she introduced me to. I’m 80’s rock Gen X and I fell in love with this song!!
the most wonderful thing about children is they adore and like people that make them feel safe. Not color nor race or religion, but who makes them feel safe. And then the world tells them otherwise to corrupt their innocence. :( This is one of the best songs and videos out there in Country and any other genre of music. And brooks and dunn are amazing. So happy you did this one.
Ronnie Dunn is the guy singing the song. The other guy with the cowboy hat is kix Brooks! Really enjoyed this reaction In 1990 the two singers formed the group that would be called Brooks and dunn!
This song is so powerful and beautiful.. I am moved every time I hear it.. it is even more special watching you two listen to it and your reactions. I love you both so much. Thank you ❤️
End of the song when the kid goes back always gets me because that was me when my grandpa died, hurts because you know what that kid is going through because you’ve lived it.
I'm crying for all the victories and pain in my life. This song story brought all home to me with so much passion , truth. Hard to bear alone. Thanks. Never heard this before. Especially alone this reaches into me and did not let go until all the tears burst out.
I'm from Canadaand white my soninlaw is black they have been married 20yrs.,I couldn't love this young man more if I gave him the breath of life myself. YOUNG lady you hit the nail on the head when you commented that kids are taught prejudice,.As an older white person with different ethnic groups making up my family a word of advice it always starts with someone saying to you oh I dont see color beware ,what are you color blind We all see that we are different but all Gods children,why he made us different I dont care because the song says I believe and there's more than we can see and it's not all there is .love you guys best regards and you and your family stay safe.
Kix Brooks is playing the guitar and Ronnie Dunn is singing. This song is a true story in Ronnie’s life. Believe won single of the year, video of the year and song of the year for 2006 :)
I had an older black man in my life as a young white kid. He was a farm hand for my friend's family. I would visit with him, his wife and daughter regularly and take them fresh fish that I caught at the river. I learned a lot about people in general from them and I'll always hold a special place in my heart for them. Don't allow ignorance to cloud or close your mind to what matters most in life. This song reminds me of him so much.
Just a simple story of two hearts NOT FITTING together on the outside ... but, in the heart and mind of People feeling each other's worth and THAT IS WHAT GOD WANTS OF US. Thanks to Ronnie Dunn for the great vocal performance ! GBjj
They have a full band , but the focus is mainly on the lead duo , Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn , they are both singers , songwriters and musicians , but the lead vocals are mostly handled by Ronnie Dunn (he does sometimes play guitar though ), Kix Brooks does mostly backup vocals and guitar , most of the remaining instrumentals are done by the rest of the band
Brooks and Dunn are two people. Their are a duo. Been singing together for a long time. Retired now though. Ronnie Dunn is the main singer, and is the one that is singing in this song.
I love your interpretation of the song. You two are amazing! Your sincerity and the way you interact with your followers touches my heart. To quote the words of an old song, "You're simply the best!" God bless you Asia and BJ, Thank you for giving so much.
Love this song...tear up every time...the message is so on point like you said children dont see color they see kindness.....too bad we couldn't hold on to that side of youth
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Excellent choice of songs.Ronnie Dunn is singing and this is a true story of his childhood.Kix Brooks is in guitar.The older gentleman was like his grandpa,and he the son/grandson he never got to have.Thats a very special bond all kids deserve.
This is not true story of Ronnie Dunn, he has spoken on this
It is always a great thing when a young person has someone like
a grandfather/grandmother type.
So much can be learned from senior citizens. When a young person realizes that being old does NOT mean older people do not have anything to offer .. in fact it means that young person has the probability of being a loving & giving person. The amount of wisdom in those years lived ... enormous amount of knowledge and LIFE EXPERIENCES.. no better educational experience than that.
You have to do this song! It's called "This ain't nothing" it is one of the most incredible songs talking about putting things into perspective. What is actually a big deal and what isn't. It's a tear jerker for sure. ruclips.net/video/eSdItuvBxc8/видео.html
Ronnie Dunn is one of the best live vocalists I have ever seen and heard. This song live, sung at the New Orleans Superdome in front of 70,000 people and you could have heard a pin drop...Great song and great reaction!!
Very few reactors pick up on the lyrics of this song. When Ronnie sings about “the words written in red” he is referring the quotes of Jesus in the Bible. Powerful verse.
I think the same thing very few reactors realize
@@melmajor90 so are you guys the bible police? its arrogant to point this out to others...something Jesus would never do. Food for thought, hopefully.
@@johnnyvee7103 Bible police. lol. It's an explanation for those who don't know what the "words written in red" are. May you do the same for somebody someday.
I only picked up on that because Imy mother gave Me a KJV Bible with certain words written in red before she died. The red words were Jesus 's words and not the apostles
@johnnyvee7103 except Jesus told all his followers to go preach the gospel to the whole world .. so it absolutely is something Jesus would have done
Ronnie Dunn was a youth Pastor before he started up in his musical career. Great writer, great set of pipes! As was mentioned he wrote this and it's a true story from his childhood in Coleman Texas. He really takes you to church in this Amen!
You're exactly right. Kids don't see color they see the person you are. I always believe prejudice is taught, not something you're born with. And that's such a shame.
Racism is taught for sure.
I didn’t know anything about racism are what it stood for until I got in my high teens and I had friends of all colors and we always met in the middle of the trailer park just about everyday and played until dark are until our parents hunted us down.
I was actually in a church group called Royal Rangers which is just like Boy Scouts and I invited all my friends to it know matter there color. Matter of fact the number one person I invited was James and he was black.
The number of problem is the politics and media. They do everything to keep us divided so they will have unlimited amount of power.
You can't say racism is taught because it would have had to have started somewhere. We are taught to see differences and when we are insecure we attack people who are different to boost our self esteem. Racism isn't some super evil it is structurally the same as people hating on the elderly, fat, bald or whatever. In Japan and India they do it based on ancestry but look the same. Humans who are unhappy look for differences to tear others down. When you bring someone down it appears you are being lifted up.
Unfortunately, our world and much of our news and programming on tv continues to try to show a difference in color, sexual orientation and religion. People think that if it isn't discussed it won't change but it's just the opposite. As long as we point out differences or give groups of people special attention or special treatment kids are always going to grow up seeing those differences. Simple things like Alicia Keys "Shine, shine my black sunshine!" commercials on Nickelodeon.... Some people will say "Wow, that's a great positive message for young black kids" but my son, who is 4 years old, white and doesn't recognize color of skin as a difference among people said to me "I don't get it, the sun is yellow. It isn't even black." So do I explain to my 4yo that they are talking about the little kids being black and then also explain to him why they are called black and not brown, that brown is reserved for another ethnic group? Then when he asks why she is asking the black kids to shine and why they get to shine but he doesn't do I go into detail, again with a 4yo and explain to him how African Americans were treated over history and how in some areas they are still seen as different or lesser than other people or repressed? Why does he need to be told or taught that when he should be the one who is doing the teaching. Teaching adults how to not see color and just seen another kid on TV. It is never going to get better, ever, by pointing out differences even if you don't think you are doing it to divide...
It's not a question of not seeing color - of course, people/kids see color - but they don't see color as a filter of whether someone is good or bad. It's just a part of who they are, and part of what makes them interesting, unique, and beautiful as a person.
COLOR NEVER MATTERS,it is love and friendship and memories. RAISED in Alabama and we never looked at color only the heart.
Same here. Lauderdale County.
It's a story of faith, not race relations.
Never thought about it till the grown folks told us.
This song is soooo good and based on a true story, Ronnie’s vocals in this song are amazing
And yes, Ronnie Dunn is the singer and Kix Brooks is on the guitar….love is color blind
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The little girl by John Michael Montgomery….one of the heaviest songs in country music PLEASE check it out
Yes and another song that really gets me crying like a baby is Alyssa Lies by Jason Michael Carroll
@@mettesrensen6116 omg if that one gets u, u need to check out The Little Girl by John Michael Montgomery 😭
Yes or Vince Gill's - Go rest high on the Mountain, you sound check out Home free's cover of that one
You have to do this song! It's called "This ain't nothing" it is one of the most incredible songs talking about putting things into perspective. What is actually a big deal and what isn't. It's a tear jerker for sure. ruclips.net/video/eSdItuvBxc8/видео.html
Ronnie Dunn has said that he rarely will sing this live because he can't keep his voice from breaking.
Not quite true, This song since it's release is sung at every Brooks & Dunn concert, And still is sung at concerts today.
This was one of their biggest hits,
And gets a great reaction from the audience every time. Trust me I know, Been to see these guys 95 times since 1998,
I have performed this song before and it's not one you can half sing. You have to give it your all to do it justice.
I’ve had the pleasure of hearing them sing this at one of their concerts and it was an incredible experience.
Words Written in "RED" referencing Jesus words highlighted in RED in some Bibles
It is in my King James bible, Jesus's words
All Bibles
Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
The words written in red is the revalation the most important part of the bible
@@Almcingrid3663not all Bibles. The ones with the red are called the red letter editions. A lot of children's Bibles have this. It helps them to distinguish which words were spoken by Jesus. Adults can usually tell the difference by the context.
When I think of all that God has done for me in my 73 years, I cannot help but to shed a tear of joy whenever I hear the chorus of this song because it points me to Jesus. I met him when I was 39 and that began a journey of the recovery of my life. I went from being a violent angry man who hated himself to become a man of patience, contentment, and joy who can love himself, which is foundational for all other relationships.
I hope to find this same patience. Be blessed.
God bless you, Brother. I'm so happy for you.. Same thing for me
.it all started with a ride from a preacher. Praise Jesus! He finds a way to drag us out of the Devil's hand
Amen brother
This brings tears every time .... Brooks and Dunn are very special artists !!!!
@ Asia And BJ
I was born and raised in Detroit. I was a bit over a year old when the 1967 riots happened. It was the summer Detroit was on fire. We were one of only 3 white families in our neighborhood all the other families were black, but you know what? While most of the city was turning against each other because of skin color, our neighborhood drew closer together. We worked even hard to take care of each other, to care more for each other, to watch over and protect each other that much more.
Whatching your videos remind me so much of this beautiful couple that actually did live down the street from the house I grew up in. They were in their lare 30s to early 40s when I was a kid and I always liked helping out around their house. Kohn loved building homemade telescopes and had a passion for astronomy. Mary loved her vegetable garden behind their garage. I learned so much from the both of them. And just like this story I grew up, graduated high school in 1984, joined the military and became a military police officer. After basic training, the police academy, infantry school and gunners specials school I was stationed in Germany 85-87. I didn't come home on leave until April of 86. My parents had divorced as I was the last kid to leave the house and I was told that the house was sold to split the assets between my parents. I had went back to the neighborhood when I was on leave just to look around. Most all the adults and kids that lived there had moved out and new people and families had moved in. People looked at me strange for 2 reasons:
1)I was white in a now all black neighborhood.
2) I was was wearing my class As dress uniform.
Peoe asked me lots of question and I explained that I used to live there. I went to John and Marys house and there was a lady about my age in the front yard, I asked if she knew John or Mary and found out she was Marys niece. She told me that both had passed a few years back and asked how I knew them. I told her who I was. She looked at me with a smile and crying and said she had been looking for me for a while. Angela, her name, had taken me in the house and I was so amazed house everything was the same. Angela took me down into the basement and showed me a telescope that John and I had built together. When I was a kid. Angela told me that John had passed first and then Mary less than a year later. Mary had left the house to Angela because they had no children of their own. Apparently in the will Jihn wanted me to have the twlescope we built together along with a letter Mary wrote to me.
She wrote that they both loved me so much and regretted not having children of their own, but were so grateful that I gave them a chance to experience being parents everytime I'd visit.
She ended her letter by telling me not to cry for them and if I ever miss them
Point the telescope at the Northern Star and look up and I'd see them when ever I wanted. It's 2022, I'm 56 years old and. I still hane that wooded bx telescope with the hand polished lenses that John and I built and in an air tight sealed clead bag is the letter Mary wrote to me. And on a clear Phoenix night when all the stars can be seen I pull out that telescope point it towards the Northern Star and say hello to that wonderfully beautiful couple that the both of you remi d me so much of.
Thank you so much for being such lovely people. I truley hope that you both have long lives filled with all the love and kindness you want.
The last scene in that video always hits me the hardest and maybe it is just my interpretation but I see it that just when the boy was hurting the most, the old man blew those pages of the Bible aside to reveal the picture of his wife and baby as if to say, "Don't cry for me, I am home with my wife and baby" So even in death he was helping the boy.
Excellent insight.
That's beautiful chuck...I never thought of it that way... thank you...I feel better now...
Another thing about this song and video is it shows how truly amazing it is when children are raised without hate and to see everyone as a person regardless of color. This is how I was raised. How my wife was raised rest her soul and exactly how we/I are raising our children. Love this and lots of love to you guys
This song gives me the chills everytime I hear it! Ronnie Dunn's voice is amazing
I was lucky to grow up with multiple older people in my childhood. Yes, one of them was a great older black gentleman named Willie Brown. He, his wife Elizabeth, and their daughter Mary were awesome people that treated me with kindness and I will never forget them.
I've heard it so many times and I sob every. single. time. So moving. Brooks & Dunn are one of my favorites in country. Grew up with their music.
Brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I listen to this song. ✌️❤️
This is based on Ronnie Dunn’s life. He had a old gentleman he was friends with growing up. Also he was studying at the seminary to become an ordained minster (pastor) when he went into music instead. This duo split up a few years ago to do solo things and now are coming back together to do some more music.
Love has no age or color, the little boy truly loved the old man! We should all be loving each other.
I have heard this song so many times and watched so many reactions to it, and I cry at this song every single time.
What I take from this to a certain degree, is that between this innocent child, and this elderly experienced man both have pure hearts. Neither color nor age played a part in their lives and sin hadn't been able to take hold. Love won out.
It is not a sad song. It is a powerful song. "I'll see my wife and son in just a little while". His passing reunited him with his wife and son. It also made the young man realize how much his time spent with and wisdom shared by the older gentleman was priceless.
Kix Brooks on guitar, he plays many instruments. Ronnie Dunn singing about faith. ‘Words written in red” from the Bible….
Ronnie Dunn is singing and brooks does plays and backup singer
They are a Country Duo. Ronnie Dunn and Kicks Brooks make up the leads of the band. They have many awards and many platinum albums. Legends.
This song rejuvenates my faith. My Mom died in 2006 she was 95, my brother 65, and I was 55. She showed her belief just like " Old Man Wrigley." This song brings her back to me, though I still think of her every day. Several losses had shaken me this year, and I discovered this song : now I listen daily!❤
This song was written by Ronnie Dunn about his childhood!! This was a true experience he had and it’s really hard for him to sing this without breaking down!!
I mentioned this to you and so glad you got to it. It's a true story for the lead singer. TY
yeah i am one of those that can hear this over and over, and tear up every time.... enjoyed it very much! Love yall keep up the good work.
At the beginning of the song it says his mom would send him over with things for the old man. So he learned from his mom that color didn't matter. Because she showed that she cared about the old man, the boy learned from her to care about people.
That’s straight up gospel, you could definitely hear that in church.
Well said Asia, hatred is taught, a young mind is the purest
@@mattbecham597 you build on yourself from a negative experience, unless you give up
Obviously his parents didn't teach hate but actually sent the child with gifts. Who's going to say no to a child. Had the parents went they might have been rejected.
@@mattbecham597 delusional
And still people try and debate this, this is crazy, I've never in my life as to see people act like this.
This is as much a statement of faith as it is the eulogy of an old friend. Growing up in Oklahoma with old claim folk I had many old friends that passed when I was fairly young. I know the feeling. I have many stories of early Oklahoma in my head and heart. More importantly, I have Jesus in my heart. God bless.❤️❤️
This song gets me in the feels everytime. Same with 21 years-tobymac that song wrecks me no matter how many times I listen to it & watch the video.
True story of his friendship the singer
Does my heart good when I hear both of you talking about parents and grandparents wisdom and memories
My grandma cried hard hearing this song after her husband and my grandfather died. I saw the video when it first came out and if you notice in the video the old man lost his life partner and the boy didn't have a father at all. So love brought them together through believing that they'd see their loved ones after it's all over, and their suffering was worth that love.
Brooks and Dunn is up there. Ain't No Way to Go, My Maria, and She Used to be mine are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Can't forget the beautiful Neon Moon
@@belleferrar8898 Yes
@@belleferrar8898 ...My favorite from Brooks and Dunn... Saw them live at the Greek Theatre... There was a full moon overhead... One of the sweetest moments of my life...
thank you for choosing this song. It's so powerful
this makes me cry every time !!! Excellent job you guys !! I love this song and Brooks and Dunn !!
Being a 57 year old man (yes, I am white) raised in the south racism is hard to overcome. But good people are good people no matter the color of their skin, their political beliefs, the sexual orientation, or their financial status. Just found you guys a couple days ago, love y'all. Such a beautiful couple.
Yes, I am 61 years old. Our father was in the army, so we always moved around pretty much our hole childhood. My parents taught us kids to respect everyone as you would want to treated. We lived in the south in different bases, and had many friends of color, religion. Back in 1968 we had a very good female a African - american friend, and expierenced racism. We remained friends for many years until her unfortunate passing. Mom and dad are in heaven now. We raised our adult children, to be respectful of everyone, regardless of race, religion, or sexual preferences. Unfortunately today their is so much hate and racism in our country, so sad.
I’ve heard this over and over and I still get emotional.
Such a great reaction!!! I really struggle to not ball my eyes out. The innocence of the kid who it seems could never be corrupted. He seemed like a good man in College. Apparently it's a true story about Ronnie Dunn the singer. Incredible.
the story of the Garden of Eden is reflected in every person’s life. Children show us how it would be to live in the garden. Then, some where around puberty, we eat from the tree of knowledge and we turn. We reject everything we knew, we chase flesh (fig leaves) and are tricked into believing things of this world is what’s important. If we listen to our own hearts, we know there’s something better, because we all started there. Love
This song always tears me up. It’s just beautiful. ❤️
Makes me cry everytime. Love you both! ❤
OMG I loved that you raised your hand. POWERFUL!
I can't imagine hating someone because of the color of their skin. We're all instruments in God's choir, and it wouldn't sound right with even 1 voice missing.
Wow!!! I have never heard this expressed so well! I feel the same.
I'm coming across this beautiful reaction, 2 years later..mainly bc I love this song (not my normal genre to listen to) and I love seeing these reactions! When I was a kid, it was normal in my household to take a few things from the garden to the new widow/widower, whoever needed a little "help" without asking for it and I had the pleasure of knowing alot of the elders around my community. They seemed to enjoy the fresh vegetables weekly but the time spent just talking with them, listening to their stories...priceless. you learn to appreciate how good God really is, having good morales and values, integrity, honesty, and most importantly, love for your neighbor. Seems be lost these days but I still believe and I still love, regardless.
God...I'd have to say you two are my favorites on here. Love how you both break down and talk over songs and lyrics. You two are cool as shit!! Love it!! ❤
They where one of the greatest country bands of the 90s!!! Great reaction! This song hits me right in the feels every time. Rest in Paradise Ronnie! I hope when you got to heaven the old man Wrigley was there to greet you into the Pearly Gates🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜
I've always loved Brooks and Dunn. Ronnie Dunn has the best voice. This song is my all-time favorite of theirs. You should listen to Jamey Johnson's "in color"
Thanks for this reaction, I met you listing to Tom but this was special.
You guys are so cute together, thanks loved your reaction!!!!!
Ronnie Dunn is singing and Kicks Brooks is playing the guitar. They are one of the BEST duos in country music!
There's no jew nor gentile no male or female, no slave or free man we are all one in Christ Jesus for those who believe. I can't wait until we are in Heaven in that heavenly Choir, perfect fellowship and love, no divisions or hate. With the God who IS Love. This song gets me fired up again and again everytime I hear it. When the Roll is called up Yonder, I will be there, Amen.
There is ABSOLUTELY no color in my eye’s. We ALL bleed the same. My Daddy always told me to be kind to everyone know matter what Color or Religion. And young man you we’re right on! We need more of this music today. 😔Love you two ♥️GOD BLESS 🙏🏻
I can't quote the book. The chapter or the verse. You cant tell me it all ends in a slow ride in a hearse.
Beautiful song that truly makes you cry, Ronnie Dunn wrote this song about the old man he knew who he called Mr. Wrigley. Brooks and Dunn are outstanding singers, this was the most beautiful video about what he experienced personally.
Ive known this song my entire life - still makes me tear up. I introduced this to an elderly WW2 Vet at our local VFW - because it makes me think of him anytime I hear this... he loved it and we have a tremendous relationship!
I cry every time it's a beautiful message about friendship
Thanks you too!
I drop more than one tear every time I hear this song.
I really enjoyed your thought’s on this wonderful song.
And you are right BJ we do need more songs like this in the world today!
Y’all take care and have a Happy and safe New Year my Brother and Sister!!!
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He wrote this song. Made for what you hear. He loved that man. They were great friends. He sang this just once, just for his friend.
Yes they are both there. The guy in the video playing the guitar is Brooks. The guy singing is Dunn. They are the group they call themselves Brooks and Dunn. They’re a duo one of the best in country music ever.❤
The two gentlemen performing this performance are Kiks Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Kiks Brooks is the man on the guitar and Ronnie Dunn singing and this is from Ronnie's childhood.
Garth Brooks is a whole different machine! Brooks and Dunn are amazing together. They were paired by a record company while trying to make solo careers.
This is one of the best songs out there‼️ Kix Brooks is on the guitar and Ronnie Dunn is the singer. They’re great 👏🏻🎤🎸🥰‼️
My most favorite song ever! It will be played at my funeral! GOD reigns over ALL GOOD!
Brooks and Dunn were so popular in country music that people called the annual album of the year award...the Brooks and Dunn award, they won so many times. Some of the greatest music of our time.
I've watched this video a million times, and a million times, I cry....so beautiful, such a story
This song and video make me cry everytime, it shows that children need our older generation so much.
They need the exposure to the elders of every culture to grow beyond the confinement of the segregation mentality.
Another great reaction...Asia...I thought you were going to cry...I cried the first time I heard this song...
Ronnie has the best voice in country music. Ronnie Dunn is singing, Kit Brooks is playing the guitar. Best duo ever.
You two are awesome with this reaction. This is one of my wife’s favorites that she introduced me to. I’m 80’s rock Gen X and I fell in love with this song!!
This is why Country Music is so beloved. It makes you feel in your heart so hard. Lots of gospel in country music too..
I love watching people react to this song. It's one of my favorites. If I watch the video more than once I will tear up.
the most wonderful thing about children is they adore and like people that make them feel safe. Not color nor race or religion, but who makes them feel safe. And then the world tells them otherwise to corrupt their innocence. :( This is one of the best songs and videos out there in Country and any other genre of music. And brooks and dunn are amazing. So happy you did this one.
Ronnie Dunn is the guy singing the song. The other guy with the cowboy hat is kix Brooks! Really enjoyed this reaction
In 1990 the two singers formed the group that would be called Brooks and dunn!
Ronnie brooks vocalist and kicks dunn . They made many albums
This song has a very powerful message very legendary message of both loving and loss in these lyrics it's one of my favorites from Brooks and Dunn
This song is so powerful and beautiful.. I am moved every time I hear it.. it is even more special watching you two listen to it and your reactions. I love you both so much. Thank you ❤️
There one of the best country bands of all time brooks an dunn two people been together for yearssssss
End of the song when the kid goes back always gets me because that was me when my grandpa died, hurts because you know what that kid is going through because you’ve lived it.
His voice! It’s amazing! What a talent vocally!!!
Love this song. Sad but beautiful
I listen to this song at least once a week. And I tear up every time. It makes me feel rich in my soul.
I'm crying for all the victories and pain in my life. This song story brought all home to me with so much passion , truth. Hard to bear alone. Thanks. Never heard this before. Especially alone this reaches into me and did not let go until all the tears burst out.
One of the biggest country music duos of all time. They have multiple hits and Ronnie Dunn is one of the best lead singers on the planet!
I'm from Canadaand white my soninlaw is black they have been married 20yrs.,I couldn't love this young man more if I gave him the breath of life myself. YOUNG lady you hit the nail on the head when you commented that kids are taught prejudice,.As an older white person with different ethnic groups making up my family a word of advice it always starts with someone saying to you oh I dont see color beware ,what are you color blind We all see that we are different but all Gods children,why he made us different I dont care because the song says I believe and there's more than we can see and it's not all there is .love you guys best regards and you and your family stay safe.
Kix Brooks is playing the guitar and Ronnie Dunn is singing. This song is a true story in Ronnie’s life. Believe won single of the year, video of the year and song of the year for 2006 :)
The singer and the guitar player are Brooks and Dunn. . This is such a wonderful song.
I had an older black man in my life as a young white kid. He was a farm hand for my friend's family. I would visit with him, his wife and daughter regularly and take them fresh fish that I caught at the river. I learned a lot about people in general from them and I'll always hold a special place in my heart for them. Don't allow ignorance to cloud or close your mind to what matters most in life. This song reminds me of him so much.
Just a simple story of two hearts NOT FITTING together on the outside ... but, in the heart and mind of People feeling each other's worth and THAT IS WHAT GOD WANTS OF US. Thanks to Ronnie Dunn for the great vocal performance ! GBjj
Everything about this song is beautiful .
A Great tribute to Kindness, friendship, love and leadership. Ronnie Dunn did it... Great Reaction!
They have a full band , but the focus is mainly on the lead duo , Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn , they are both singers , songwriters and musicians , but the lead vocals are mostly handled by Ronnie Dunn (he does sometimes play guitar though ), Kix Brooks does mostly backup vocals and guitar , most of the remaining instrumentals are done by the rest of the band
Brooks and Dunn are two people. Their are a duo. Been singing together for a long time. Retired now though. Ronnie Dunn is the main singer, and is the one that is singing in this song.
I love your interpretation of the song. You two are amazing! Your sincerity and the way you interact with your followers touches my heart. To quote the words of an old song, "You're simply the best!" God bless you Asia and BJ, Thank you for giving so much.
Love this song...tear up every time...the message is so on point like you said children dont see color they see kindness.....too bad we couldn't hold on to that side of youth