Geoff is so good at music, but it always impresses me how good he is at storytelling too. That lamenting scene after John died is such a genius little moment. He could have just sung it like he did the rest of the song, but by changing the visual of the scene he made a much stronger story of it.
There is something about Geoff in a relaxed pose that shows off his physique while hitting ridiculously intense notes that just amplifies attraction. Maybe it’s a previously-unknown form of hypnotism and we’ve all succumbed.
Like others have commented, watching you melt and/or become discombobulated has become one of my favorite new hobbies. I should drop and do a pushup every time you say "sir!" It would be a huge boost to my fitness goals. 🤣🤣 Kathy confirmed that the white tank top, jeans, and stool are the same they used in 16 Tons, as a deliberate Easter egg for fans, as well as borrowing Papa Castellucci's tools again. They filmed this in the storage space (an empty store) PattyCake rents at the mall near the studio because Geoff is brilliant when it comes to arranging but the silly man didn't think about the significance of 2/22/22 until he discovered every venue in town, including PattyCake, was booked on the day he planned to film. Jimmy Dean (yes, the sausage guy) recorded a sequel to this song called Cajun Queen, in which she goes down into the mine and rescues her man. The opening harmonica sound is still used in some of the Jimmy Dean commercials. Big Bad John is an awesome song, and I love Geoff's rendition, but I can't listen to it very often. John dies an honorable, heroic death but he's still, y'know, dead. I generally like my entertainment to be a tad more cheery.
I'm not sure if you know, but Geoff narrarates audio stories too. From Edgar Allen Poe to The Little Mermaid, he's very good at it. Very nice to listen to him read you to sleep! 😊
I'm 60 years old and I remember singing this one with my sisters. (Our Dad was a singer/musician...great songs were everywhere in our house! 😁🎶) It was one of our favorites and I still love it! When I saw Geoff did this one I HAD to give it a listen. He did not disappoint! Nor did your reaction to it! Well done! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
They were having trouble finding a place to film and ended up having to move a bunch of “stuff” out of the way in the basement of the old PattyCake studio. It was just he and Kathy. In the behind -the-scenes she kind of explains how they managed to get all those duplicate Geoffs filmed. Geoff and his son William raided Papa Castelucci’s tool shed again. Those tools really get a workout. First in 16 Tons, then this, and he even stole the sledgehammer again for Seven Nation Army!
My grandpa loved these kinds of "miner songs" since he worked the coal mines during the Great Depression. So I grew up with his record player, Big Bad John, 16 Tons, Dark as a Dungeon, Coal Miner's Daughter, Working in the Coal Mine... between that and my dad's "trucker country music" ("Take Me Home Country Roads", "On the Road Again," lots of Kenny Rogers) these classics weaved through my childhood, and Geoff is just tugging those heartstrings with that warm, deep voice!
Great reaction as always! I'm so glad, that you point out Geoff's higher notes, because yes they are indeed gorgeous ❤ This truly is great storytelling both in terms of the song and the video.
I grew up with the singer Jimmy Dean (yes, the sausage maker) and his cover of this song......should give it a listen....Jimmy used to have a variety show in the 1960's.......>^^
Yeah, Geoff is such a talented storyteller! He's so good at conveying the emotion in a song. Also, you should react to something by Dermot Kennedy sometime. Lost, Better Days, etc. He's an amazing songwriter and singer.
I was so excited for this song, I was looking forward to it so much and got so excited when I noticed the premiere for it, wish I would have caught that but glad to have finally watched it, a couple days late. I actually had to pause to react to your reaction at one point it was amazing. Glad you loved it, and I don't really think you can ever really get used to his voice.
When Geoff cuts to the black and white type screen it is meant to be ghostly, also notice you cannot see the 3 bgv's but you can still hear them just like they where haunting ghosts.
The original recording is by Jimmy Dean, 1961. Word on the street was that Jimmy was recording an LP and needed one more song to fill out the total runtime, so they just threw something together where he could mostly talk rather than sing. It ended up as the B side of a Single, and then it became a hit because radio stations played it rather than the A side. Yeah, Jimmy Dean the frozen sausage guy. (I don't know if they sell his stuff in Australia or not.) And here, 60 years later, the folks who hold the song copyright are making new royalties off it. Ya never know.
I recall hearing that the original OG recording said "One hell of a man" at the end, but they changed it to be more family friendly for it's time. It could just be a legend though.
@@Mark_Agamotto1313_Smith That is true. They pulled the 45 with the original lyric off the market after a short time, and issued the revised version. If someone has a copy of the original release, it might be worth some dough. Of course, he still says "man-made Hell" in the revised version, but that's semi-literal whereas the other reference is completely figurative.
This arrangement was one that made me particularly appreciate Geoff's gift for harmonies. It really does seem like we're hearing three other guys chiming in with the person spinning the legend of Big John, rather than one singer dubbed multiple times. So much work goes into creating and blending all those beautiful vocal lines into a perfect chorus, it blows my mind.
I came in from picking a gallon of blueberries with my back hurting and feeling like a pin cushion from the mosquitoes. When I saw that you were reacting to this it brought a smile to my face! Thanks for making me feel better!😀Oh! The original was more of a spoken work done by Jimmy Dean if you would like to compare them I've always loved the story of John. Geoff did wonderful work on this one.
Noticed you point this out every time with the solos and nobody answers but the term usually used for Acapella with music aid is Hybrid Acapella (I’ve also heard Acabrid) so there you go. Love these!
Super job fellas with a super song!!! K-R-A-Z-Y video kept me in stiches.... You guys know how to make me laugh!! Saw you in April in Hotlanta - can't wait for you to return! RichieC (Atlanta)
DJ, don't be sorry! we are all thinking it (this song IS sexy) and we appreciate you saying it out loud. and, from what I know from Geoff and Kathy, they've heard much, much worse ;) this song is also hella sad when you think about it, but I am not usually able to think very clearly if I am watching the video :D
Same here. During the depression my grandfather had to go work in the coal mines. So when this or 16 Tons came on the radio, we would get a little history lesson. I can’t listen to either of them without remembering some of the stories he had to tell. Most of the stories were pretty sad so this is always a mixed bag for me. Like the song but it stirs up a lot of sadness.
this is slightly off topic but it IS VoicePlay related. Approximately 16 houra ago they dropped their cover of Radiohead's - Creep, Ft Anthony Gargiula. This song is going to break people, especially reactors. just thought I'd give you a heads up. They didn't reset the Bar, they flying spin kicked it.
Another wonderful, fun reaction. I don't think you react to rap. I don't care for it, BUT, you MUST hear this young man named Ren. Watch Hi Ren, and then read his story.
Geoff is so good at music, but it always impresses me how good he is at storytelling too. That lamenting scene after John died is such a genius little moment. He could have just sung it like he did the rest of the song, but by changing the visual of the scene he made a much stronger story of it.
Big Bad Geoff breaking poor little DJ one song at a time! ❤🏴
Big bad Geoff!
He’s such a story teller via music….his emphasis on certain notes build the mood. He’s PHENOMINAL!!!❤
Fun fact: This was actually shot in the PattyCake Productions storage room.
There is something about Geoff in a relaxed pose that shows off his physique while hitting ridiculously intense notes that just amplifies attraction.
Maybe it’s a previously-unknown form of hypnotism and we’ve all succumbed.
❤❤Geoff...yes. amazing. Total.perfect...voice.from.heaven. No.coment...🎉🎉😊
Like others have commented, watching you melt and/or become discombobulated has become one of my favorite new hobbies. I should drop and do a pushup every time you say "sir!" It would be a huge boost to my fitness goals. 🤣🤣
Kathy confirmed that the white tank top, jeans, and stool are the same they used in 16 Tons, as a deliberate Easter egg for fans, as well as borrowing Papa Castellucci's tools again. They filmed this in the storage space (an empty store) PattyCake rents at the mall near the studio because Geoff is brilliant when it comes to arranging but the silly man didn't think about the significance of 2/22/22 until he discovered every venue in town, including PattyCake, was booked on the day he planned to film.
Jimmy Dean (yes, the sausage guy) recorded a sequel to this song called Cajun Queen, in which she goes down into the mine and rescues her man. The opening harmonica sound is still used in some of the Jimmy Dean commercials. Big Bad John is an awesome song, and I love Geoff's rendition, but I can't listen to it very often. John dies an honorable, heroic death but he's still, y'know, dead. I generally like my entertainment to be a tad more cheery.
I absolutely loved when he dropped out the other Geoffs and went to the blue light. That was just so chillingly amazing...
Watching DJ melt has fast become one of my favourite pastimes! 🤣
You would think DJ would be used to it by now, apparently, as low as DJ's melting point is, Geoff always goes lower.
I'm not sure if you know, but Geoff narrarates audio stories too. From Edgar Allen Poe to The Little Mermaid, he's very good at it. Very nice to listen to him read you to sleep! 😊
I'm 60 years old and I remember singing this one with my sisters. (Our Dad was a singer/musician...great songs were everywhere in our house! 😁🎶) It was one of our favorites and I still love it! When I saw Geoff did this one I HAD to give it a listen. He did not disappoint! Nor did your reaction to it! Well done! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
50 and sang this in my choir.
You may have noticed, on his channel, Geoff has some stories that he reads. I especially like his Poe.
They were having trouble finding a place to film and ended up having to move a bunch of “stuff” out of the way in the basement of the old PattyCake studio.
It was just he and Kathy. In the behind -the-scenes she kind of explains how they managed to get all those duplicate Geoffs filmed.
Geoff and his son William raided Papa Castelucci’s tool shed again. Those tools really get a workout. First in 16 Tons, then this, and he even stole the sledgehammer again for Seven Nation Army!
Geoff is unbelievably talented. Tim Foust still has my heart!
You should hear Geoff read "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe. Its on his site.
My grandpa loved these kinds of "miner songs" since he worked the coal mines during the Great Depression. So I grew up with his record player, Big Bad John, 16 Tons, Dark as a Dungeon, Coal Miner's Daughter, Working in the Coal Mine... between that and my dad's "trucker country music" ("Take Me Home Country Roads", "On the Road Again," lots of Kenny Rogers) these classics weaved through my childhood, and Geoff is just tugging those heartstrings with that warm, deep voice!
Great reaction as always! I'm so glad, that you point out Geoff's higher notes, because yes they are indeed gorgeous ❤
This truly is great storytelling both in terms of the song and the video.
Geoff does it once again! He is so very awesome! Love your reaction!
You will never get used to Geoff or be ready for him.
Good luck
I grew up with the singer Jimmy Dean (yes, the sausage maker) and his cover of this song......should give it a listen....Jimmy used to have a variety show in the 1960's.......>^^
Yeah, Geoff is such a talented storyteller! He's so good at conveying the emotion in a song.
Also, you should react to something by Dermot Kennedy sometime. Lost, Better Days, etc. He's an amazing songwriter and singer.
I was so excited for this song, I was looking forward to it so much and got so excited when I noticed the premiere for it, wish I would have caught that but glad to have finally watched it, a couple days late. I actually had to pause to react to your reaction at one point it was amazing. Glad you loved it, and I don't really think you can ever really get used to his voice.
This is the one where we learned that the finished product released on Patreon is not necessarily the finished product.
When Geoff cuts to the black and white type screen it is meant to be ghostly, also notice you cannot see the 3 bgv's but you can still hear them just like they where haunting ghosts.
The original recording is by Jimmy Dean, 1961. Word on the street was that Jimmy was recording an LP and needed one more song to fill out the total runtime, so they just threw something together where he could mostly talk rather than sing. It ended up as the B side of a Single, and then it became a hit because radio stations played it rather than the A side.
Yeah, Jimmy Dean the frozen sausage guy. (I don't know if they sell his stuff in Australia or not.)
And here, 60 years later, the folks who hold the song copyright are making new royalties off it. Ya never know.
I recall hearing that the original OG recording said "One hell of a man" at the end, but they changed it to be more family friendly for it's time. It could just be a legend though.
@@Mark_Agamotto1313_Smith That is true. They pulled the 45 with the original lyric off the market after a short time, and issued the revised version. If someone has a copy of the original release, it might be worth some dough. Of course, he still says "man-made Hell" in the revised version, but that's semi-literal whereas the other reference is completely figurative.
Just recently found you, but your reactions make me giggle
love it, love it, love it. been a while since I've seen Geoff performing this, glad to watch yet another great reaction
Geoff is the king of bass by many reactors. His voice is incredible Solo or with voice play. Great Reaction
This arrangement was one that made me particularly appreciate Geoff's gift for harmonies. It really does seem like we're hearing three other guys chiming in with the person spinning the legend of Big John, rather than one singer dubbed multiple times. So much work goes into creating and blending all those beautiful vocal lines into a perfect chorus, it blows my mind.
Love the reaction. Thank you for my smile today. I was missing your Geoff reactions.
I laughed when you kept referring to they/them. Geoff, Jeff, Goff, and Daryll.
Laughing my socks off and you're only 2:48 in 🤣
Geoff is just a master! Hold on to your hat! I always thought ghostly Geoff was actually John's ghost
I came in from picking a gallon of blueberries with my back hurting and feeling like a pin cushion from the mosquitoes. When I saw that you were reacting to this it brought a smile to my face! Thanks for making me feel better!😀Oh! The original was more of a spoken work done by Jimmy Dean if you would like to compare them I've always loved the story of John. Geoff did wonderful work on this one.
Noticed you point this out every time with the solos and nobody answers but the term usually used for Acapella with music aid is Hybrid Acapella (I’ve also heard Acabrid) so there you go. Love these!
❤❤❤❤ stunning!😊
Gotta love it when geoff breaks the miners tools out 😂 💜🦌#DJantlers#DJsHerd
Love your reaction, thank you!! ❤❤
Wait till you watch the Halloween stuff! 😉😁
Super job fellas with a super song!!! K-R-A-Z-Y video kept me in stiches.... You guys know how to make me laugh!!
Saw you in April in Hotlanta - can't wait for you to return!
RichieC (Atlanta)
DJ, don't be sorry! we are all thinking it (this song IS sexy) and we appreciate you saying it out loud. and, from what I know from Geoff and Kathy, they've heard much, much worse ;) this song is also hella sad when you think about it, but I am not usually able to think very clearly if I am watching the video :D
I was WAITING for you to react to this, you will melt into putty
Another DJ meltdown!!! 😂 loved it! ❤
This is such a good one from Geoff. Really glad you got to see it and enjoyed it.
Try Shenandoah it will leave you in tears!
I love Geoffs take on this, but this song always brings tears to my eyes.
Same.
Same here. During the depression my grandfather had to go work in the coal mines. So when this or 16 Tons came on the radio, we would get a little history lesson. I can’t listen to either of them without remembering some of the stories he had to tell. Most of the stories were pretty sad so this is always a mixed bag for me. Like the song but it stirs up a lot of sadness.
this is slightly off topic but it IS VoicePlay related.
Approximately 16 houra ago they dropped their cover of Radiohead's - Creep, Ft Anthony Gargiula.
This song is going to break people, especially reactors. just thought I'd give you a heads up.
They didn't reset the Bar, they flying spin kicked it.
❤
You should learn sign language then. It's very handy.
Pause count or "Sir" count, which will be higher?
LOL, he began the reaction sweating, so he will probably have more pauses. It's so cute watching him fanboy so hard. 😂😂😂
Another wonderful, fun reaction. I don't think you react to rap. I don't care for it, BUT, you MUST hear this young man named Ren. Watch Hi Ren, and then read his story.
“Instruments” … Instruments of devastation 😅
Need to listen to more barbershop tunes. Hit me up for recommendations!
Johnny Cash songs are MADE for Geoff.
The whole song is likely to be devastating...
Have you ever listened to Özcan?
If you did not just feel your scalp try to crawl off your head... well, I would worry about you.
G is great. To many stops and jibber jabber- thats is the reason I do not subskribe.
Like when people count how many pauses during a Kazandra Brock reaction, we as your fans should count how many "SUH!" s in your vids. :P