@@redheadedneighbor Maybe you don't know Melanie by name but I'm sure you've heard some gems from her, like Ruby Tuesday, Lay Down and Look What They've Done To My Song Ma, to name a few.
Just Ren being Ren. I wonder how he feels now looking back at this as his future self. He must be proud of how far he's come, all that he's achieved and most importantly the improvement in his health from back then. You're right there's plenty of basic stuff to be thankful for that we take for granted that many don't even have.
From his interview with Zack, Ren has come to terms he will likely always be in pain. He said it has been so long and many years with the pain he doesn't really know what his body would feel like without it.
And it hurts my heart how much pain he’s endured. It’s a miracle he survived. So many famous Artists have overdosed on pain medications, antidepressants and sleeping pills. He’s an inspiration ❤REN
The first time I heard this, I did cry. But, it was happy tears. Reflecting on where he is now. I think that Ren writes through the eyes of the human experience. Something that we all share. I couldn't agree MORE with counting your blessings. I TRULY believe that when you do. They will SURELY multiply. No, you wete not rambling. ❤🤗❤
Ren is such a lovely human being. So fully transparent, open and honest. I always feel he is me and I am him. No one else ever did that before for me. And I think there will be never anyone else like this again. Impossible.
@@redheadedneighbor It's really strange that I feel so deeply about him. Never experienced that strong feeling for a stranger in my entire life. And somehow he doesn't feel like a stranger anymore.
Great reaction again bonnie lass, the kids a bit special that's for sure. He's turned a 52 year old ex-punk fan Geordie into a Rap fan, how did that happen!?!?
This one's a bit of a hidden gem so am pleased you got to it though I could see it really resonated - that's Ren's gift (or curse lol). I like to think that Ren might revisit this one someday and do a sequel as such with his future self going back to talk to his younger self to "thank" him for not giving up and to reassure his younger self that it all ended up really positively - I think it would be really interesting and tie a nice bow around it all.
l today its 52 years up the track (anniversary ) and in all that time no artist i can remember effect s me in that way i do now and only Since REN came into being so to speak , so we all have a period in our lives to rethink and re manage what we say and do , and see the the constant changes and manipulations that happen all around , and the tracks you hear all of them have thier own identity and effects all very well thought and actioned we are so lucky to have have this man amongst us the people >>>>>>been missing my go to channel had too return as always great reactions happen right here guys
If you're not familiar with it already, the hook here is from a '72 Melanie Safka song also called 'do you believe'. I think you'll like it. Quite a lot.
Grateful for music nerds like yourself. 👍👍 Going to look it up now. Edit: I'm back. Wow. Was she very well known when this was released? I feel peehaps she was the tail end of the folk movement and would have been popular from the 90's onwards.
Hello my dear readheaded friend!, Ren never fails does he?, hope all is good with you?, ps I know you try very hard to keep your emotions under control,and to be fair, you do quite well at it!, however your bottom lip quivering as it does, always gives you away!, you are a wonderfully sensitive and empathetic human being,and I feel both proud of you and blessed to be part of your Readheaded family!❤xx
We all talk to our future self so it defently reaches out, he is a folk artists my favorite is Harry Chapin every song is a true story, Jim Croce is another,
Such a brilliant lyricist...I really relate to him having got Crohn's in my early twenties and like Ren's condition it can lock you down and isolate you from the world around you, even though you wander through everyday events. In my sixties now so I find his songs and lyrics very cathartic. I've never been one for glancing over my shoulder too much, but they've helped me process some of the crap times I've been through and I'm sure there are so many more people out there that his artistic talent helps and speaks out to. Thanks for another great review Red, you always brighten up the day ! Some people search for happiness all their lives and the key to it is normally there in those early years when you have so much fun with all your mates. Experiencing life's events with the people you love I think is the very embodiment of happiness.
Hi there Redhead! I love your heart ❤. I too think Kenny Rogers speaks to your soul. Have you heard one of his final songs called "Goodbye"? It pulls at your heart strings. Keep up the positive vibes. Peace from AZ!!
Ren has been through so much Trauma with his Chronic illness🙏He is explaining exactly what pain he went through in this Song !! & so many other songs whilst helping others who hear his music. He has a very special gift to be able to let this all out in his music far more than any other artist that I have heard before🤟Ren track Living Room Poetry :-) Unreleased Track🤓
No need to worry about talking more in the video, if we wanted to watch the song with no talking there’s a link for that lol - I appreciate the videos where you talk more and give more of your perspective! 😊
My VERY first thought was... It's DOLLY!! (obviously it's not, but that was an instant visual) Okay... When we get deeper into the lyrics, WOW. "Very Ren." Absolutely. One MORE line for the ages... "I'm a paradox. I feel so alone, yet I isolate myself. It's no one's fault but my own." Holy Blank! That is just SO profound. As you so well stated, this man is an artist in the musical realm as well as the poetic realm. He's more than a lyricist. When you said, "always be kind to people..." I'm pasting a comment I made on the official "Hi Ren" video after hearing it a bunch of times. see if we don't have similar thoughts..... "Genre? What genre? REN is a genre. I have listened to this more than a dozen times now... both this official version and through reactions. Not to sound overly dramatic, but I will treat people (known and strangers) more gently, more softly, and with more respect after experiencing this amazing work of art. Thank you Ren. You had a positive impact on my life." Yes, I'd say he is a certifiable phenom. Great reaction young lady!!
I think I edited since you first read it. I often post, then edit, then post... in real time as I'm listening. You replied even before I was DONE!! LOL
@@redheadedneighbor That's the original hook, but, I think Ren used/sampled/heard the remix by Phoniks of WuTang Clans - Back in the game. That's almost identical.
The female voice is a sample from 70s folk singer Melane Safka. I used to love that song growing up so check her out❤always appreciate your reactions❤
Thank you. I should absolutely look into her. How cool of Ren to use that
@@redheadedneighbor Maybe you don't know Melanie by name but I'm sure you've heard some gems from her, like Ruby Tuesday, Lay Down and Look What They've Done To My Song Ma, to name a few.
Just Ren being Ren. I wonder how he feels now looking back at this as his future self. He must be proud of how far he's come, all that he's achieved and most importantly the improvement in his health from back then. You're right there's plenty of basic stuff to be thankful for that we take for granted that many don't even have.
Yes! There is always good and always hope. I look forward as much as possible!
From his interview with Zack, Ren has come to terms he will likely always be in pain. He said it has been so long and many years with the pain he doesn't really know what his body would feel like without it.
@@kellyt5341 I saw a clip where he said that. I can understand that.
And it hurts my heart how much pain he’s endured. It’s a miracle he survived. So many famous Artists have overdosed on pain medications, antidepressants and sleeping pills. He’s an inspiration ❤REN
Thank you
The first time I heard this, I did cry.
But, it was happy tears.
Reflecting on where he is now.
I think that Ren writes through the eyes of the human experience.
Something that we all share.
I couldn't agree MORE with counting your blessings.
I TRULY believe that when you do.
They will SURELY multiply.
No, you wete not rambling.
❤🤗❤
Ren, is not just a musician or artist or poet. He explains our own feelings to us! I mean, what the heck! Lol Love it!
Ren is such a lovely human being. So fully transparent, open and honest.
I always feel he is me and I am him.
No one else ever did that before for me.
And I think there will be never anyone else like this again.
Impossible.
He is an original. Absolutely
@@redheadedneighbor It's really strange that I feel so deeply about him. Never experienced that strong feeling for a stranger in my entire life.
And somehow he doesn't feel like a stranger anymore.
@@Hexenkind1 I don't know you, but I suspect you have a much greater capacity for empathy than most folks do. YOU are very kind as well!!
@@AudioVile I don't know. I am just me. But thank you for the compliment anyway. :)
@@Hexenkind1 I can understand!!!
I just turned the corner into life. And away from death.
I'm a paradox too.
Love that!
that "drag" you were talking about at the start is called Reverb.
and again i love your point of view of the song and understanding how it would feel.
Thank you. I get in the moment and lose every technical term I ever knew.. lol. 🤣
I’m glad that you enjoy my commentary. That is a really nice thing to say
Great reaction again bonnie lass, the kids a bit special that's for sure. He's turned a 52 year old ex-punk fan Geordie into a Rap fan, how did that happen!?!?
I’m right there with ya. These guys over the last couple of years have me a rap fan.
This one's a bit of a hidden gem so am pleased you got to it though I could see it really resonated - that's Ren's gift (or curse lol).
I like to think that Ren might revisit this one someday and do a sequel as such with his future self going back to talk to his younger self to "thank" him for not giving up and to reassure his younger self that it all ended up really positively - I think it would be really interesting and tie a nice bow around it all.
What a great idea! I hope he does!
l today its 52 years up the track (anniversary ) and in all that time no artist i can remember effect s me in that way i do now and only Since REN came into being so to speak , so we all have a period in our lives to rethink and re manage what we say and do , and see the the constant changes and manipulations that happen all around , and the tracks you hear all of them have thier own identity and effects all very well thought and actioned we are so lucky to have have this man amongst us the people >>>>>>been missing my go to channel had too return as always great reactions happen right here guys
Oh, wow. Thank you. You are right about life and how it twists and turns.
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If you're not familiar with it already, the hook here is from a '72 Melanie Safka song also called 'do you believe'. I think you'll like it. Quite a lot.
Thank you for telling me. I didn’t know that. That enriches the song!
Grateful for music nerds like yourself. 👍👍 Going to look it up now.
Edit: I'm back. Wow. Was she very well known when this was released? I feel peehaps she was the tail end of the folk movement and would have been popular from the 90's onwards.
@@redheadedneighbor I just checked it out for the first time. Right up your alley (hopefully), and worth checking out, even if just for yourself.
@@michaelwaynemartin3291 thank you!
Thank you once again for doing an older Ren track, and a brilliant one as well. Look forward to the next one. Perfect reaction as well.
This was my pleasure.💕
Heard this song a while back and he did this song years ago but to me one of his best AMAZING brilliant reaction god bless
Ren is great. And i wish i hade a neighbor like you...Cheers from Sweden.❤
Cheers! Thank you!💕
Thank you for another great reaction video..... Ren finds a way to speak to us all..... I understand what you are saying my friend... Thanks
Thank you. Thank you, very much.💕
Hello my dear readheaded friend!, Ren never fails does he?, hope all is good with you?, ps I know you try very hard to keep your emotions under control,and to be fair, you do quite well at it!, however your bottom lip quivering as it does, always gives you away!, you are a wonderfully sensitive and empathetic human being,and I feel both proud of you and blessed to be part of your Readheaded family!❤xx
I hate that it does that. Ruins my whole stone face.. but I suppose there are always “ tells”.💕. Thank you, my friend. I appreciate that.
Red hair, emerald green dress, great reaction and that smile ❤️🤪🐷
💕Thank you. Very much.
@@redheadedneighbor again… more than welcome 🙏
We all talk to our future self so it defently reaches out, he is a folk artists my favorite is Harry Chapin every song is a true story, Jim Croce is another,
Oh yes! Definitely!
Beyond Awesome ❤️🔥
So good!
Love that song, it brings a lump to my throat every time
I enjoyed your reaction very much😊
Thank you. This was such an excellent song!
Exquisite reaction, so glad I could experience it with you
Thank you so much for joining me.💕
LESSS GOOO
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Another great track and reaction Poppet, keep them coming.
Thank you.💕😊
So many golden nuggets in this song. ♥
Absolutely!!
Such a brilliant lyricist...I really relate to him having got Crohn's in my early twenties and like Ren's condition it can lock you down and isolate you from the world around you, even though you wander through everyday events.
In my sixties now so I find his songs and lyrics very cathartic. I've never been one for glancing over my shoulder too much, but they've helped me process some of the crap times I've been through and I'm sure there are so many more people out there that his artistic talent helps and speaks out to.
Thanks for another great review Red, you always brighten up the day ! Some people search for happiness all their lives and the key to it is normally there in those early years when you have so much fun with all your mates. Experiencing life's events with the people you love I think is the very embodiment of happiness.
I understand. Very well. Thank you so much
Hi there Redhead! I love your heart ❤. I too think Kenny Rogers speaks to your soul. Have you heard one of his final songs called "Goodbye"? It pulls at your heart strings. Keep up the positive vibes. Peace from AZ!!
I haven’t heard that one. Dare I?
That little laugh rips my guts out. Btw, Do You Believe by Melanie Kafka is pretty powerful; that's where the sample in the beginning comes from.
That is important info for me, thanks for giving me that info.
Love your ren reactions ❤heres one for you a very very very young ren ,trick the fox called its a mash up .its so good 👍
Added!
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Ren has been through so much Trauma with his Chronic illness🙏He is explaining exactly what pain he went through in this Song !! & so many other songs whilst helping others who hear his music.
He has a very special gift to be able to let this all out in his music far more than any other artist that I have heard before🤟Ren track Living Room Poetry :-) Unreleased Track🤓
He does have a way of perfectly capturing it!
'bout time Red...glad you liked it. had a sound of Melanie ( lay down) and "Eminem-ish" Ren
Hey, it might take me a bit to get my shoes on but I always show up!
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He explains the human condition ❤
Yes.💕
No need to worry about talking more in the video, if we wanted to watch the song with no talking there’s a link for that lol - I appreciate the videos where you talk more and give more of your perspective! 😊
Thank you. Sometimes, I can’t contain myself
Perfect as always. Looks like this hit quite close to home for you. You are amazing x
Thank you. Ren is one of the greats!
My VERY first thought was... It's DOLLY!! (obviously it's not, but that was an instant visual) Okay... When we get deeper into the lyrics, WOW. "Very Ren." Absolutely. One MORE line for the ages... "I'm a paradox. I feel so alone, yet I isolate myself. It's no one's fault but my own." Holy Blank! That is just SO profound. As you so well stated, this man is an artist in the musical realm as well as the poetic realm. He's more than a lyricist. When you said, "always be kind to people..." I'm pasting a comment I made on the official "Hi Ren" video after hearing it a bunch of times. see if we don't have similar thoughts..... "Genre? What genre? REN is a genre. I have listened to this more than a dozen times now... both this official version and through reactions. Not to sound overly dramatic, but I will treat people (known and strangers) more gently, more softly, and with more respect after experiencing this amazing work of art. Thank you Ren. You had a positive impact on my life." Yes, I'd say he is a certifiable phenom. Great reaction young lady!!
Really?
I think I edited since you first read it. I often post, then edit, then post... in real time as I'm listening. You replied even before I was DONE!! LOL
Thank you! Ren is just a tsunami of greatness! Thank you so much for this fantastic comment!
@@redheadedneighbor My pleasure! I'm signing out for a while. You will be MIST!! 😉
@@AudioVile 🤣
The vocal hook is an old hippy folk song. Melanie Safka - Do You Believe.
I wish I would have known previously. That makes this even more special
@@redheadedneighbor That's the original hook, but, I think Ren used/sampled/heard the remix by Phoniks of WuTang Clans - Back in the game. That's almost identical.
RIP Melanie. she sadly passed last might
Wait, what?😳
@@redheadedneighbor The female voice on this track passed away last night. Melanie Safka.
Mwah!
XXX
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Thank you! And returned 💕
And to think you Almost didn't become a Ren Fan!
Do you believe in fate?
It shocks me really. I am so glad that I love music and give artists multiple opportunities because Ren would have been a big loss
Love Melanie safka ❤
She is new for me. Love it.
Melanie was considered folk and not really county. she even did some early Bob Dylan covers.
Interesting!
@@redheadedneighbor Come to think of it, she did Mr. Tambourine Man at Woodstock.