Ronnie Dunn - Cost Of Livin'

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июл 2011
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    Lyrics:
    Give you forty and then some
    Whatever it takes
    Three dollars and change at the pump
    Cost of livin's high and goin' up
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  • @michaelhenry6712
    @michaelhenry6712 Месяц назад +12

    Given Obama and Biden economic policies... still rings true. How can anyone legitimately vote for more of this?

  • @coldwellpaul
    @coldwellpaul 2 года назад +569

    I worked at this Goodyear tire plant for about ten years… It still makes me sad today. I stayed until the last day. Thank you Ronnie Dunn for producing this song.

    • @morgancruse9816
      @morgancruse9816 2 года назад +30

      I'm from Martin. Goodyear closing changed all of northwest Tennessee. Everyone was affected. So sad

    • @darrynberry8124
      @darrynberry8124 2 года назад +25

      From the uk yeah a get this . Left the military picked up a driving job . Bought me a nice car and rented a flat in an okay area . Worked any weekend boss man wanted . 2 months he let me go as his business went under . Watched it all go and didn’t hit home till had to move home and missus left .

    • @kylec3869
      @kylec3869 2 года назад +8

      I am 40 years old now and in the 15 years through my life had a lot of lay offs from manufacturing it's tough. This song also makes me sad as well been there to many times. Now the last almost 4 years I have work at a garage company long hours every week 67 hours 6 days a week.

    • @shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965
      @shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965 2 года назад +4

      I work for tire hub. It used to be Goodyear untill the distribution murger with Firestone... Now it's tire hub

    • @stevenbrown9786
      @stevenbrown9786 Год назад +15

      My dad did 20 years at Goodyear tire plant . He told me never waste your life for the big guys . The will just use you then throw you out like trash !

  • @skylerrevis7492
    @skylerrevis7492 8 месяцев назад +34

    12 years later now look at the cost of living 😢😢

  • @brandonplaisted8194
    @brandonplaisted8194 Год назад +228

    Sad thing it's a decade later and this song still rings true today.

    • @drakehonest2
      @drakehonest2 Год назад +2

      Hey how are you doing today?

    • @JHub-el8wu
      @JHub-el8wu 11 месяцев назад +5

      Got that right bro. God bless

    • @unconka-rebeltruth9336
      @unconka-rebeltruth9336 8 месяцев назад +2

      Ain't nothing changing . . . We gotta start a new

    • @JH-rk9gd
      @JH-rk9gd 5 месяцев назад +3

      Except for 4 good years under Trump

    • @johncournoyer3624
      @johncournoyer3624 5 месяцев назад

      Since consolidation cause me to move back to New England~ I've had four contract jobs, training my replacements- offshoring~ Not so rewarding for US company(Staples twice)

  • @maryreddin1407
    @maryreddin1407 11 месяцев назад +15

    This song was written by Phillip Coleman about the closure of the OLDEST North American Goodyear Tire Plant in Union City Tn. Im from near there and my husband put in 26 years, 6 days a week for the most part. The closure was a surprise in some ways and a given in others. Little Union City has about 13,000 population, just a small Tn town and in 1969, Goodyear put the town on the map. My dad was a plumber and pipe fitter and helped build the plant. It’s 2023 and Union City is STILL here. Lots of the guys went to trade schools to become welders, Nurse’s, some got out of town or out of state jobs, but basically the township stuck it out together. Another tire manufacturer of humongous machinery tires took over the building, Titan Tire. We all got knocked down a bit, but Union City and the surrounding county GOT RIGHT BACK UP‼️Thank you guys for the song.

  • @danhillsgrove3925
    @danhillsgrove3925 3 месяца назад +14

    Closed my machine shop after 44 years of absolute struggle and this song helps me cope in 2024

  • @jf5245
    @jf5245 2 года назад +231

    Lost my dad 2 years ago. Played this song at his funeral. Just showed up on my feed. Today's my birthday. Dad's subtle way to say Happy Birthday son.

    • @jf5245
      @jf5245 2 года назад +3

      @@huertta Thanks JC!! Saturday was the two year anniversary. You don't get over it, you get used to it. Had a Red Cardinal land in my back yard Saturday morning. It was another hello.

    • @gratefuljason84
      @gratefuljason84 2 года назад +3

      Happy Belated Birthday! RIP Pops!

    • @barbaramatthews3742
      @barbaramatthews3742 2 года назад +2

      Sorry for your lost

    • @barbaramatthews3742
      @barbaramatthews3742 2 года назад +2

      Sorry for your loss

    • @jf5245
      @jf5245 2 года назад +3

      @@barbaramatthews3742 Thank you so much.

  • @allenbossaller4260
    @allenbossaller4260 2 года назад +757

    This hits harder then it ever has

  • @brandonswartley9100
    @brandonswartley9100 2 года назад +23

    Thank God for the hard working middle-class American. 🇺🇸

    • @drakehonest2
      @drakehonest2 Год назад

      Hey how are you doing today?

    • @davidyates7940
      @davidyates7940 Месяц назад

      We don't have a chance buddy. Everybody doing good but us

  • @jasonstram6000
    @jasonstram6000 7 месяцев назад +10

    I own two companies, even though they are still small. I have 7 employees and doing everything I can in 2023 to keep them employed. The worst thing is I don't want to lay someone off.

  • @davinsellers
    @davinsellers Год назад +110

    Man this song is a little motivation to keep on keeping on. Because as a 31 year old single dad of a 8 year old who has worked 60-70 hours since I was 15 years old, sometimes I just want to throw the towel in. This song truly help me to keep going and always put god first. Thank you Ronnie Dunn this hits home today.

    • @thedude2422
      @thedude2422 Год назад +5

      Keep up the good fight brother!

    • @robertluffman4256
      @robertluffman4256 Год назад +3

      Hang in there! I did Three jobs and 30 years later 7 great grandkids it's well worth it

    • @matthewdeevaughn258
      @matthewdeevaughn258 Год назад +2

      25 2 kids and a wife no one to babysit worked 60+ to save money when I was younger now it’s 60+ to get by

    • @billythekid5196
      @billythekid5196 Год назад

      Brother

    • @christymcgowan9167
      @christymcgowan9167 Год назад +1

      Rooting for you! Keep pressing forward!

  • @nathanbuganza2479
    @nathanbuganza2479 2 года назад +281

    This song was ahead of its time. Blaring it on repeat right now

    • @JB-mh6xz
      @JB-mh6xz 2 года назад +1

      It was written during part 1 of the take down of America... the same people have come back to finish the job

    • @joshrabatin
      @joshrabatin 2 года назад +3

      You ain't kiddin

    • @marissarobinson72
      @marissarobinson72 2 года назад +5

      I shared this on Facebook saying his that

    • @Littlerush90
      @Littlerush90 2 года назад +7

      Let’s go Brandon

    • @bigbear8816
      @bigbear8816 2 года назад +11

      Not really ahead of it's time... Same clowns around at that time too, but this time has been worse. Still love this song though. Hits home to a lot of hard working people

  • @coltonadkins7929
    @coltonadkins7929 9 месяцев назад +34

    As a Texas veteran working daily this song is in my head at work often. I'm 30, and can't believe I'm witnessing the death of our nation.

    • @beckygarrigan3700
      @beckygarrigan3700 8 месяцев назад +6

      You should be 73 like I am and really see how our country is dying. I'm so worried for my grandkids. People just don't understand what socialism/communism means.😢 😢

    • @davidmackey1107
      @davidmackey1107 7 месяцев назад +2

      I’m 20 y/o and I have a old soul I don’t belong around these people my age no one has respect or morals anymore it’s just sad

    • @trjohnson57
      @trjohnson57 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you first for serving in the military, and now for continuing to improve our country! We strengthen the things that remain by holding fast and raising a generation of real Americans!

  • @lucianwalcott3680
    @lucianwalcott3680 Год назад +4

    I am 59 I have been a carpenter all my life
    For the last year I have worked somewhere that the only reality is on a screen
    Wow what have we come to
    I meet young people
    Willing to work hard
    But they don’t know how
    Because our culture is so perverted from what true American reality has always been it’s not just about education, but experience
    That is what has made America great
    People who learn from experience
    Who love and respect each other
    Who know that it’s okay to have expectations towards each other
    And money isn’t everything
    And it’s way too important

  • @kyleshafer563
    @kyleshafer563 2 года назад +24

    More true now than when this was released. Thanks Brandon.

    • @trevorjennings721
      @trevorjennings721 2 года назад

      Hello Kyle, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the virus??

    • @MasterDreadnought89
      @MasterDreadnought89 14 дней назад

      When are you idiots going to realize that it's not dem vs republican when it's clear they're against the American people. Don't think for a minute that either really have the best for us hard working middle class (that includes upper poor as well). Only when they limit the terms for congress only then will we be able to progress.

  • @petey123
    @petey123 Год назад +29

    And here we are 2023...

    • @drakehonest2
      @drakehonest2 Год назад

      Hello how are you doing today??

    • @hydrobananas
      @hydrobananas 4 месяца назад +1

      2024 now

    • @zachn1771
      @zachn1771 4 месяца назад +1

      The cost of livins high........and goin up!!!!

  • @jamescorkern1665
    @jamescorkern1665 2 года назад +201

    This song still brings me to tears, it’s just so true and it’s real. Not many real artists like that out here💯🇺🇸

    • @Furry_love118
      @Furry_love118 2 года назад +1

      M

    • @debralucas5907
      @debralucas5907 Год назад +2

      Who ever thought we would pay for air and water

    • @unclrogPitcher
      @unclrogPitcher Год назад +1

      makes me cry ever time... ive been that guy standing there too many times...God. bless

  • @user-jf1of2uk1w
    @user-jf1of2uk1w 4 месяца назад +7

    I'm not sure when Ronnie Dunn put this song out. But I will say here it is 2024.And this song sure does it home a lot

  • @32degreesretarded62
    @32degreesretarded62 2 года назад +36

    This song hit hard 10 years ago when I got out of the army. Pa had 20 years in with Roadway Express and was near retirement. He just hit 30 years because of the crash and the reduction in his pension. Now with cost of fuel, food and electric... Here we are again...

  • @mikerankin5973
    @mikerankin5973 9 месяцев назад +2

    They are taking our way of life

  • @jaconewb7550
    @jaconewb7550 4 года назад +7

    I lost my dad on Thursday. 11-21-19..I travelled and worked with my dad for a construction company for years. Early on one of our bosses loved country and I heard this song come on riding with him and my dad once...it was the first country song I ever liked and I liked it because it reminded me of my dad. The hardest working, most intelligent and handy man I’ve ever known. My best friend and hero I will miss him forever. Cherish your dads people. Let them know. My dad was 53 and died a horrible death of cancer. The last year I’ve been by his bedside 24/7. In the beginning as a son and best friend wanting to be with my hero. In the end as those things but also his caregiver. Luckily I don’t have kids and was able to do this, and as hard as it was I’d do it a hundred thousand more times to have him again. Idk why I’m writing all this...I just don’t know what to do with myself

  • @kevinmendoza2170
    @kevinmendoza2170 4 года назад +583

    Covid is the new market crash and this song is as relevant today as it ever has been.

    • @jonwagner2150
      @jonwagner2150 3 года назад +33

      Yeah covid 19 is a joke

    • @johnkoppe8808
      @johnkoppe8808 3 года назад +6

      Yep for sure

    • @eb1680
      @eb1680 3 года назад +2

      Shit I bought a house in June ... Estes are super fuckinnnn low

    • @codycastro8083
      @codycastro8083 3 года назад +17

      It’s crazy how this world crashed over power. They don’t care about us.

    • @jamesyoung2259
      @jamesyoung2259 3 года назад +5

      You have 2 realize is hyping up that bs I'm fine I been around people had it I lift stuff heavier than me everyday put that in between

  • @MrJbuddrow
    @MrJbuddrow 10 месяцев назад +3

    Here we were 12 years ago and now Oliver Anthony comes out with rich men north of Richmond. I felt this song then and feel it more than ever now. Keep your head up and keep moving forward.

  • @codyheaton4081
    @codyheaton4081 Год назад +42

    As a 25 year old I look back at how life has flown by and the people we lost . Never take a second for granted. Nothing is guaranteed !

  • @michellehood5369
    @michellehood5369 10 лет назад +360

    I dedicate this song to my husband. He works hard everyday to take care of me and his 2 boys. No matter how cold, how hot, or how bad he feels he does what he has to do to make sure we have a roof over our head and food in our bellies. He served his country in the navy and is just one hell of a man in my eyes. Thumbs up to Ronnie for this song, Thank you I cry everytime i hear it.

    • @chatoguerra8841
      @chatoguerra8841 5 лет назад +5

      God bless him 🙏

    • @davidtaylor8233
      @davidtaylor8233 5 лет назад +18

      That's a wife

    • @chrisferguson3631
      @chrisferguson3631 5 лет назад +6

      thats what daddys do and you and the boys are worth every hurt and tired day -thats a good man you have - and i bet you are a good wife -hard to find either these days

    • @jimmyjam9891
      @jimmyjam9891 5 лет назад +3

      He knows how blessed he is. Fantastic comments, just saying.

    • @fastcougar3200
      @fastcougar3200 4 года назад +2

      Tell that to my biatch ex

  • @jendrekandy9997
    @jendrekandy9997 2 года назад +10

    Here we are in 2022. This song is more relevant than ever.

  • @TheCradM
    @TheCradM 6 месяцев назад +2

    This song hit me hard when it came out. I’m from New England, but grew up working in a metal shop, we almost folded back then. We managed to survive, thanks to the boss taking zero pay for a few months. It was scary, humbling, and strengthening. This is the first time I’ve watched the video. February 10 is my birthday. Weird.
    Edit: when the song came out it was gas is $5 and change at the pump . They changed the lyrics when the gas prices halved, so it didn’t sound unrealistic.

  • @vitamind2387
    @vitamind2387 Год назад +9

    I’m 40, served in the military, college degree and just got laid off. This song hits different now

  • @melissapersha5891
    @melissapersha5891 4 года назад +6

    Oh honey I’m in Paducah, Kentucky. My dad was railroad and when I was little I watched this shit. Today it still happens. I’m good my parents are good but I cut hair when I can got the homeless when I can because it’s everywhere. I don’t know why this song came up but know I’m doing everything I can through Facebook to educate folks of what I know about this screwed up world. Much love and prayers to you. That video made me cry.

    • @ericsmith8708
      @ericsmith8708 Год назад

      So true this is how life goes reality song. How are you Melissa ?

  • @theserenadingcraftsman
    @theserenadingcraftsman 4 года назад +155

    Sure hits home today 😔
    Hope everyone out there can still get by during this chaos, keep your heads up 👍

    • @bethsmith4349
      @bethsmith4349 4 года назад +1

      Good Luck and God Bless

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜

  • @southernbite3463
    @southernbite3463 2 года назад +1

    Stay strong 💪 and shoot for the stars

  • @dylanlloyd2067
    @dylanlloyd2067 Год назад +4

    Here in Carolina furniture and textile mills began closing in the early 90s; the other shoe dropped with NAFTA in 1994. Entire towns were reduced to vacant buildings, empty windows and decay.. Main Street and formerly vibrant shops lay dormant, cracked windows and For Lease signs within the blast crater of Walmart. We have the 2nd highest loss of farmland in the country after Texas; many new generations are packing it in and heading to the cities. Never for a moment forget to stop and pray on all the blessings that you have.

  • @kodylucas4372
    @kodylucas4372 2 года назад +17

    This song hits harder then ever right now

  • @jeffbarker7778
    @jeffbarker7778 2 года назад +3

    One of the Most REALEST VIDEO'S you'll ever watch.. EXACTLY what it's like living in a small town.. Reminds me of my Hometown in Ohio..

  • @calebpatterson7005
    @calebpatterson7005 Год назад +2

    I never comment on these, but this video got me. It gets me every time I watch it.. my grandfather worked in that plant for 33 years. He was the night super intendant. If you worked there from the 70s until 2002, chances are you knew him. I miss that man every day.

  • @austinbarley942
    @austinbarley942 2 года назад +12

    Im listing to this filling out job applications trying to fill some mighty big boots. My grandfather was the type of man to work 3 or 4 jobs to keep a roof over our families head ,food in our stomachs and to keep the lights on. He was the definition of a hard working American man. If i can be half the man he was i think ill do just fine.

  • @seann5848
    @seann5848 8 лет назад +644

    Songs Like this make me forget how much my back hurts when I hop off that fork lift..thanking god everyday when I roll outta bed at 2am that I'm lucky enough to be working ..amen

  • @sammiemicheals474
    @sammiemicheals474 3 года назад +95

    This song makes me cry so hard Everytime I listen. I am so blessed with the most hardworking Dad in the world. He never complains, he loves his family so much I don't even know how he makes it happen sometimes.

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜

    • @dawnfuller8495
      @dawnfuller8495 2 года назад +1

      bless ya heart babygirl...im sure it if his love for yalls family

    • @josef9001
      @josef9001 Год назад

      I hope you tell him this. He'll appreciate it. You just made me look at myself. Thankyou

  • @johnbrom9285
    @johnbrom9285 2 года назад +35

    11 years since its release and this song still resonates..

    • @beckygarrigan3700
      @beckygarrigan3700 8 месяцев назад

      The Union City I grew up in was nothing like it is now. In the 50's and 60's there were a lot of jobs here. It's really sad how this town has fallen since GY left. 😢

    • @commonsense.1014
      @commonsense.1014 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@beckygarrigan3700thank a ceo. They made that choice extra profit, was better than doing what's right.

  • @leeroyhernandez449
    @leeroyhernandez449 Год назад +15

    Been at job my 17yrs now work threw rain, cold weather, hot summer days ..This song keeps me strong for my family to provide for them..Thanks Ronnie Dunn for this song I play everyday on my way to work

  • @hillbillydranyam7915
    @hillbillydranyam7915 5 лет назад +27

    I swear he took a picture of my life and wrote this song, I've told potential employers those exact words. Took me almost 30 yrs of working for other folks before I got my shit together and started my own lil welding shop. Just me, a couple thousand dollars worth of used tools and equipment, and an old second hand carport I walled in. Finally feel like I'm able to breathe...... My wife work 40 hrs a week and I'm able to work my own schedule, pick my kids up from school and be a father who has time for them. 13 more months and we own our lil farm, free and clear. Been a long road. I want to give them the world, but all I know I can do is give them each an acre of land, and hopefully live long enough to help em build a house. Maybe they won't have to struggle like the wife and I have... Just another Hillbilly trying to not suck at life🤔. Anyone else feel this way?

    • @ryang7437
      @ryang7437 5 лет назад +2

      American Dream Hillbilly! 👏

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад

      okay this is also a comment section, drop me a mail or message me on Google hangouts at Ronniedunn201999@gmail.com and make sure you let me know I shared you this myself.💜💜

    • @triggerguard1
      @triggerguard1 Год назад +3

      Doing the same thing as a machinist. Getting ready to head to Missouri and start over, build up our business and hopefully live long enough to see the fruits of my labor. With any luck, maybe a grandkid or two will be working with me.

    • @justdone1068
      @justdone1068 Год назад +4

      Yes sir, same here just a hillbilly trying not to suck at life. may GOD bless

  • @bradreif995
    @bradreif995 6 лет назад +84

    Honestly if I won the lotto, every time I saw someone that I thought genuinely needed help. I would pay for whatever they were buying and give them a little extra. Sometimes I would leave money at a store or restaurant and pay it forward. I hope people with money don’t get to caught up in them selves and actually do the right thing. Don’t ever let anything change you, stay humble and remember where you came from.

    • @nickpellegrino3528
      @nickpellegrino3528 4 года назад +1

      I could not agree more.

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜

    • @richardmarble4707
      @richardmarble4707 2 года назад

      Brad. The only reason I have ever desired to be rich is to do exactly what you have said. The funniest thing is that when you look at those who have nothing they, many times, give more comparatively to their income.

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 2 года назад

      @@richardmarble4707 send me your email now, I will like to Know more about my lovely fans💜

  • @bigst05
    @bigst05 Год назад +10

    You know this song resonates so powerful across generations my grandfather worked 16 to 18 hours a day from the time he was seven till he was over 70. It was just instilled in him when he retired he basically went crazy because he had to have something to do this song is for all the hard-working people who are battling And living pay to paycheck and this high interest high, inflation world we are in I pray for you all, and God bless those that have passed on before us

  • @JBfromKY
    @JBfromKY Год назад +13

    I just keep coming back to this... One of the greatest.

  • @wenden0505
    @wenden0505 5 лет назад +238

    I get tears and goosebumps every time I hear this song.

    • @A.D.C.3
      @A.D.C.3 5 лет назад +5

      Me too. It gets struck in my head and keeps me up. It's my motto recently.

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад +4

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜

    • @dfchatten
      @dfchatten 2 года назад +1

      Same...

  • @Tere0829
    @Tere0829 5 лет назад +56

    I'm a grown man and this song has me in tears. It's a lot of our lives. Never been too good at expressing some of this but this song nailed it

  • @jeffhalliday5576
    @jeffhalliday5576 Год назад +20

    A golden song full of lyrics that speaks a billion words. Truly a God given song.

  • @mattzane7732
    @mattzane7732 10 месяцев назад +10

    I just went to work this morning and they had a sign on the front door saying it was bought out and we were out of a job so I bought a 5th and turned this song on to listen to while I apply to other jobs all I can do is weld and Ive been doing it for the past 6 years God Bless And Good Luck to anyone listaning in the same shoes as me hope you everyone does well in this world going crazy love yall

  • @jessicagillespie6703
    @jessicagillespie6703 3 года назад +34

    I was a teen when this came out, it hit hard then and still does.... Especially in the times we live in.
    Opening lyrics give chills every time.

    • @ronniedunn4298
      @ronniedunn4298 3 года назад

      Thanks for supporting my youtube channel with good comments kindly contact me via email: ronniedunn740@gmail.com

  • @vardenfell971
    @vardenfell971 8 лет назад +39

    songs like this that make you sit back and take a look at what the world used to be.

  • @kingchrisss777
    @kingchrisss777 5 месяцев назад +22

    13 years ago and look how worst it’s gotten sense

    • @devinbechstein6807
      @devinbechstein6807 2 месяца назад

      Isn't going to get better with government spending. They think we're all stupid but eventually these idiots in government all of them are going to drive this country in the ground. They already have a good head start. I was born in 88 this country resembles nothing of how I grew up. Yes im a millennial only by name gen z is nosediving this country and im ashamed

  • @nikaluss5946
    @nikaluss5946 5 месяцев назад +5

    “Yesterday my folks offered to help, but they’re barely getting by themselves”….. that’s me and my my little sister. If I have money it’s hers too.

    • @davidyates7940
      @davidyates7940 Месяц назад

      That's what it's all about brother come in this world with nothing go out with nothing you sound like me and my family ya gotta help each other to make it

  • @trevorpritchard2985
    @trevorpritchard2985 Год назад +8

    Really hits home.. having a job you loved for so many years taken away 😢

  • @perkjuice6492
    @perkjuice6492 3 года назад +280

    Big shout out to all my hard working fellow Americans ! We’re in it together, keep your head up.

    • @nl6443
      @nl6443 3 года назад +7

      Local 613 thankful to be working

    • @ronniedunn367
      @ronniedunn367 3 года назад +4

      Hello perk , thank you so very much for liking my songs and supporting me , God bless you , you can also email me or text me if you want to see more video . Ronniegenemusic@gmail.com hope to hear from you soon .

    • @loganpryor3235
      @loganpryor3235 3 года назад +4

      Local 136 damn glad to still keep punching that card

    • @jacobwieczorek3516
      @jacobwieczorek3516 3 года назад +2

      Amen man you do the same

    • @bryansmith2755
      @bryansmith2755 3 года назад +6

      Let's come together get that old man that is in office !!!!that he say leading this country !!!!!! He ain't shit !!!! He been in Congress for 30 some yrs !¡!! Ain't done shit !!!!!!!!!!! Now gas prices gone high rate !!! But to the people who voted for him I hope u lose everything

  • @jodiewodie23
    @jodiewodie23 Год назад +4

    This is life of a man tryna provide for his family an this is what we're here for God an our family these work boots are way over due for new ones but bills are payed first it's okay to put ya sepf last for yours but just know we are strong men keep it up an wipe the tears away ,an let do it again tomorrow boys love u Amen

  • @randallthompson6864
    @randallthompson6864 10 месяцев назад +1

    right up the road from Ripley, i know the feeling. It took me 13 years to come back home from out west working. Thank you Ronnie! love this song!

  • @thomaskelly8571
    @thomaskelly8571 2 года назад +23

    One of the most underrated and taken for granted songs I have ever heard. Pay attention to the words and then realize where we are and where we are headed.

  • @ComputerChickProductions
    @ComputerChickProductions 2 года назад +26

    This song got me through the tough time in 2020 when I lost my 10 year career due to the rona. I was putting in resumes everywhere. I took a less paying job to stay financially afloat because I am a single mom. I kept my options open and recently found a new career.

  • @ketoboi2154
    @ketoboi2154 11 месяцев назад +2

    Lost my job at yellow and so did many, 22,000 of us drivers. Love you all and keep on trucking. ❤️

  • @JH-rk9gd
    @JH-rk9gd 5 месяцев назад +2

    Cost of Living has never gone up as fast as it had in the last 2 and a half years,

  • @jensz9360
    @jensz9360 4 года назад +8

    I just wish the song was longer...man, Dunn's got a voice. Just what country has been missing. Plus he tells stories in his song that the average man can relate to. Just a great artist!

  • @sherlockholmes2354
    @sherlockholmes2354 3 года назад +17

    As a high schooler from Union city who’s parents were greatly affected by the closing I really appreciate u making this song

  • @thegrambo5629
    @thegrambo5629 2 года назад +4

    Woke up and hated my job. Listened to this and remembered how lucky I am to even have a good paying job and I am able to support my wife and kids. Respect

  • @tpainfx4745
    @tpainfx4745 2 года назад +16

    This one hit hard in 2012 and I can imagine it’s hitting many hard now. I can say I’ve been blessed since 2013 with things turning around for me.

  • @pamelamoore1824
    @pamelamoore1824 5 лет назад +104

    God bless the working man

    • @charlesden6406
      @charlesden6406 3 года назад

      Hello beautiful how are you doing?

    • @ronniedunn4298
      @ronniedunn4298 3 года назад

      Thanks for supporting my youtube channel with good comments kindly contact me via email: ronniedunn740@gmail.com

    • @upchurch9219
      @upchurch9219 3 года назад +1

      @@ronniedunn4298 fake

    • @ericsmith8708
      @ericsmith8708 Год назад

      So true with what is going today God bless you I love this song. How are you Pamela ?

    • @dylanpage2422
      @dylanpage2422 2 месяца назад

      And the working woman

  • @Jessecarniglia
    @Jessecarniglia 6 лет назад +23

    Nothin i cant drive, nothing i cant fix. Amen🙏

    • @That1guybob
      @That1guybob 6 лет назад +2

      Jesse Fielding I deliver to the plant every once in a while.

    • @justinlohman454
      @justinlohman454 4 года назад

      Amen brother

  • @canebrake91
    @canebrake91 2 года назад +13

    This one really hit home, it gave me a moment of being grateful for what I have.

    • @canebrake91
      @canebrake91 Год назад

      @Ronnie Dunn I am doing the best I can, I try to live everyday being the best person I can be with what I have to give.

  • @mth101261
    @mth101261 2 года назад +7

    I cried like a newborn when first I heard this song and that was 10 years ago. Today...I wept even harder given the circumstances of this nation.😢

    • @jeffr5506
      @jeffr5506 2 года назад

      It's really terrible to see what is happening to America now

    • @calebgilman9128
      @calebgilman9128 2 года назад

      Well get through it nothing in this world will ever keep us down along as we keep getting back uo and sometimes u gotta be there for someone n then they'll be there for u

  • @pdswrld5200
    @pdswrld5200 4 года назад +9

    I'm a Mexican American fellow from California & can't deny this song is soul touching ❤💓 I love it & keep strong everyone Don't give up😊💪❤✌

    • @kingsaulification
      @kingsaulification 3 года назад +1

      Ima hard working mexican from lubbock texas. Stay strong my brother 🙏

  • @corbinmurphy4708
    @corbinmurphy4708 3 года назад +15

    This song always has and always will be so relatable to so many people.

    • @ronniedunn8764
      @ronniedunn8764 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for your sincere compliment and love towards my music, Covid19 has shaped us all, we have you to be most thankful for🎸🙏💟

  • @karolynspbyrd9570
    @karolynspbyrd9570 Год назад +2

    So true .I was born in the depression..in 1940..then in the 70s..now same here..each time is hit harder....it breaks your heart...no classic Or middle ...it is poor or rich...don't think a middle area at all...we are poor and more poorer..took our jobs ..give us chicken feed..to stop working and the other a good Bye...who cares about our children and great grand and great great grand children

    • @ronniegenedunn
      @ronniegenedunn Год назад

      It’s with heartfelt gratitude I wanna say thank you for your kind words. I don’t usually do this often but your kind words attracted me. it’s been an honor entertaining you. Where are you steaming from sweetheart ?

    • @ericsmith8708
      @ericsmith8708 Год назад

      Yes is funny how life goes things changed I love this song reality song. How are you Karolynsp?

    • @LarryBill233
      @LarryBill233 Год назад

      Hello Beautiful how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??

  • @MTwoodGuru
    @MTwoodGuru 2 года назад +2

    $5 dollars and change at the pump...and going up. Fitting for today one of my favorite old songs.

  • @bluerenegade889
    @bluerenegade889 3 года назад +7

    I started a new job. I’m very green and everyday seems so uncertain. I just want to do the best that i can. This job can lead to me to a brighter future I never had before. God please give me the strength to do what needs to be done and keep my family safe and secure.

    • @lokoamerican4934
      @lokoamerican4934 3 года назад

      Amen

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜💜

    • @ronniedunn367
      @ronniedunn367 3 года назад +1

      I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. 🎶🙏Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email: Ronniemusicgene@gmail.com

  • @michaelc6627
    @michaelc6627 3 года назад +8

    The cost a livings high and where we headed it's just going up!.listen to this watching my baby sleep!#prayers

  • @deannaalbritton9548
    @deannaalbritton9548 Год назад +11

    This makes me think of my Daddy. He just passed and even before his passing, every time I listened to these lyrics, I think of my daddy. This is who my Daddy was, and who all the remaining generations will be. Hard working, honest, dependable and humble people. Amen!

    • @deannaalbritton9548
      @deannaalbritton9548 Год назад

      Thought of..

    • @ronniegenedunn
      @ronniegenedunn Год назад

      It’s with heartfelt gratitude I wanna say thank you for your kind words. I don’t usually do this often but your kind words attracted me. it’s been an honor entertaining you. Where are you steaming from sweetheart ?

  • @ryanstack3992
    @ryanstack3992 2 года назад +4

    hang in there to all those great families working hard and doing their best - this is not an easy time - lift each other up.

  • @JVoss-ny2xg
    @JVoss-ny2xg 3 года назад +23

    It just doesn't get much better than Ronnie Dunn. I could listen to him everyday and it never get old. He sells you on the story within the song in everything he sings. He and only a handful of others stand alone in country music.

    • @ronniedunn8764
      @ronniedunn8764 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for your sincere compliment and love towards my music, Covid19 has shaped us all, we have you to be most thankful for💯💟🙏

    • @halfairley6044
      @halfairley6044 Год назад +1

      I Love Written in Red.

  • @jillianjohnson2130
    @jillianjohnson2130 8 лет назад +1728

    if this song gives u goosebumps your a hard working american

  • @vivianrusolo1234
    @vivianrusolo1234 Год назад +2

    The song is perfect for the cost-of-living today in 2022.

  • @TheNorthernWhiteWolf
    @TheNorthernWhiteWolf 2 года назад +2

    This song makes me think of my dad. He's retired now but used to work in an oil refinery, working 12 hour shifts overnight, weekends, holidays... more than his fair share in fact, 'cause others didn't want to. Then didn't see him much in the day because that was his bedtime. It was my dad who kept us going financially for so many years. I appreciate that and this song so much - it's impossible to listen to without tearing up. But that's what a good work ethic feels like.

  • @treyferguson9393
    @treyferguson9393 4 года назад +19

    That little girl In the video getting whatever she got off the shelf and her mom saying no we can't afford it hits home for me I've been there. That hurts more to me then any of it.

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜💜

  • @mattyholcombe9258
    @mattyholcombe9258 3 года назад +3

    My father served in the Navy, then went to Ga. Tech, where he met and married my mom. After one year he was recruded to work as an intern for Otis Elevator Company (probably heard of it) . They hired him full time within a month and he spent 44 years there. I can't even imagine what these people have gone through. Wow!!!!

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜💜💜

  • @waynespeights5473
    @waynespeights5473 2 года назад +1

    I feel closer to God listening to you thank you

  • @azpowerphxaz1237
    @azpowerphxaz1237 2 года назад +3

    Brooks & Dunn owned the 90's.
    They carried country music on their backs for an entire decade.

    • @azpowerphxaz1237
      @azpowerphxaz1237 Год назад

      @ashley1994
      Kix & Ronnie dominated the country music genre thru the 90's. To even argue the point is blasphemy and shows how little you know about country music.
      Stay safe.. peace. ☮☮

  • @alperez873
    @alperez873 8 лет назад +68

    Prayers to all who are going threw tough times an rough sacrifices. I know God has a plan for everyone an I pray for those who need the prayer more than ever.. God bless

    • @terrytaylor7562
      @terrytaylor7562 5 лет назад

      Al Perez broken hallo

    • @johnhendricks9609
      @johnhendricks9609 4 года назад

      Thank you

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜💜

  • @BEASTMODEAKERS686
    @BEASTMODEAKERS686 4 года назад +212

    This song hits so close to home right now during this difficult time. Covid-19 has took its toll on us all!

    • @midnightgaming9849
      @midnightgaming9849 3 года назад +3

      im from the uk and I love driving and listening to this

    • @johnwayne8477
      @johnwayne8477 3 года назад +15

      The government sure can put a hurt on us huh?

    • @HelloThere-jr6gd
      @HelloThere-jr6gd 3 года назад +10

      Not if you live in a rational thinking state that didnt close everything down

    • @dawnfuller8495
      @dawnfuller8495 2 года назад +1

      COVID 19 BULLSHIT!!!!!!!

    • @caribbeanbound8357
      @caribbeanbound8357 2 года назад +6

      governments reaction is what is still taking its toll. The people would have been fine otherwise. But I still feel ya

  • @ChiefRRoss
    @ChiefRRoss Год назад +2

    What a MOVING Video. It's SO REAL!! WOW!! and like others, I tear up every time. LUV this song.

    • @ChiefRRoss
      @ChiefRRoss Год назад

      @OfficialRonnieDunn well I can't lie, somehow it's not been but a few months. I enjoy this song so much, I tried it in karaoke, and failed. I just wasn't familiar enough to cover it. So, I've bought a sound system, setting it up in my garage soon and will be practicing until I can do Cost of Living with the respect it deserves.
      I appreciate what you do. Singers give us so much, and you exceeded that with this song. I'm retired Navy, I appreciate all you do. Thank you Ronnie

    • @ChiefRRoss
      @ChiefRRoss Год назад

      @OfficialRonnieDunn I am, i joined one just today. By the way, the first.R in my screen name is for Ron, or as my family calls me...Ronnie.

    • @ChiefRRoss
      @ChiefRRoss Год назад

      @OfficialRonnieDunn sounds like a great idea, THanks

  • @arhoghunter01
    @arhoghunter01 2 года назад +1

    I was there a decade ago. Whirlpool shut down and I was fortunate to land another job. GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

  • @Spiritthecheetahsupremacy
    @Spiritthecheetahsupremacy 5 лет назад +7

    I'm 31 yrs young and I have been working on and off sence I was 17 and I'm thankful for every job I had now I'm a dad and I have never been so scared of anything in my life then to not have a job thank God for a temp agency

  • @markflitton6646
    @markflitton6646 6 лет назад +303

    Been there, plant closed, lost my house. Starting over at 50 is hard.

    • @johnsmith-fe2lu
      @johnsmith-fe2lu 6 лет назад +10

      Mark Flitton I'im 36 and starting over rn. Praying u get ur opportunity

    • @That1guybob
      @That1guybob 6 лет назад +4

      Mark Flitton keep your head my friend. The plant manager that was at the tire plant came to my factory in lexington and we lost around 800 jobs. Praying for you.

    • @donnakeeley7924
      @donnakeeley7924 5 лет назад +28

      Mark Flitton Took care of my mom and dad for 45 yrs. Both were disabled. Now I am alone. Use to be a journeyman pipefitter and made good money. Now I'm broke down from lifting bodies and done out of love, I never got paid. Now I'm 66 and disabled... Alone, I live on 750.00 a month. Lost my home had to sell my truck and lost everything I owned to reposession. Was sleeping in my car with nothing but the clothes on my back and no money in my pocket. I survived! Now I'm one of the poor, living on very little a month. Sometimes I run out of food at the end of the month but I've learned how to fast for Gods homeless and poor for that week. God is good to me. I have a roof over my head and a bed to call my own and a GM car that runs well. . Can't work but I can pray!!! He's met all my needs.

    • @patriciamunsch3920
      @patriciamunsch3920 5 лет назад +4

      @@donnakeeley7924 I understand where you are coming from. I worked in hospitals and nursing homes which tore me up over the years. I've had several surgeries trying to fix myself and after so long not working nobody wants to hire me at age 58. My husband died on the job at the age of 50. It took a toll on me ,mentally, psychological and financial. Back in the day everyone wanted me to work for them but not anymore.

    • @awonderfulfeeling8588
      @awonderfulfeeling8588 5 лет назад +2

      Man. For what it's worth, I am truly sorry to hear that. When I hear these things, I think of my parents and everything they've worked for. If this happened to them, my heart would break into a million pieces, but you better believe I would do anything and everything to get them back on their feet and living life again. I am so sorry. I can only hope that you have loved ones that will do anything for you. Because after that, life itself becomes so much better and enjoyable. Even if it's kids or siblings. Don't matter who. Call em up. It ain't worth a fight unless your fanily is by your side.

  • @danielfinney4295
    @danielfinney4295 Год назад +7

    Thank you Ronnie for this song and video. It sings so true today. God bless you and everyone who sees this comment, hope y'all are doing ok

  • @anthonykostalas3393
    @anthonykostalas3393 2 года назад +2

    I love this song

  • @christienhogan1126
    @christienhogan1126 7 лет назад +98

    This song speaks the truth man, I work my ass off for what I have and I will work till my body snaps in half or till I die, god bless the service members of our county and god bless the blue collar folks out there. "Americas backbone"

    • @rover-qx5eq
      @rover-qx5eq 6 лет назад

      god bless

    • @erikheinlein104
      @erikheinlein104 5 лет назад

      god bless, big things come to those who get out there and get it..
      I like what you posted truer words haven't been said

    • @patriciamunsch3920
      @patriciamunsch3920 5 лет назад +1

      I hope you are one of the few who gets to retire and enjoy it. A lot of us started working full-time in our teens and tore ourselves up. Working for the company and never being appreciated is the worse. My husband worked since he was 16 full-time and then also on his parents farm. I worked full-time since I was 13, which BTW was when I also had to leave the abuse and take care of myself. Many 12-16 hr shifts and sometimes if help was short I'd work 20 hrs. We both worked 6-7 days a week. I wound up broken down at the age of 45 and my husband died on the job at the age of 50. We have nothing to show for it but many happy memories of the time we spent together. Best wishes to you and your family

    • @jackmehoff4613
      @jackmehoff4613 5 лет назад +1

      You're a great American Christien. God Bless you and your family.

    • @ronniedunn4298
      @ronniedunn4298 3 года назад

      Thanks for supporting my youtube channel with good comments kindly contact me via email: ronniedunn740@gmail.com

  • @petercunnius4028
    @petercunnius4028 5 лет назад +38

    WOW! The story of my life. To bad more people don't understand this work ethic.

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜

  • @Lonewolf1231000
    @Lonewolf1231000 2 года назад +4

    This song really hits close to home these days.

  • @calebowens3006
    @calebowens3006 2 года назад +2

    Man this song rings so true now a days

    • @drakehonest2
      @drakehonest2 Год назад

      Hello how are you doing today..?

  • @coryferguson8234
    @coryferguson8234 5 лет назад +229

    Titan tire company bought the Goodyear plant and is back in business in Union city Tn

    • @milespuckett392
      @milespuckett392 4 года назад +48

      THANKS TRUMP!!!

    • @jhaddenjr
      @jhaddenjr 3 года назад +9

      @James J
      The hell's that supposed to mean ... the LOL part
      Better sound off while you got the chance chump

    • @derekcouey7037
      @derekcouey7037 3 года назад +1

      @@milespuckett392 could not do it with out u

    • @damonhoose8464
      @damonhoose8464 3 года назад +2

      joebob928 guy didnt say anything to u dont gotta be a dick its called being be respectful

    • @wendellstafford8447
      @wendellstafford8447 3 года назад +5

      Great news for the people of Union City..

  • @montedogfish2626
    @montedogfish2626 5 лет назад +42

    This song speaks to the soul I love it

    • @ronniedunn1450
      @ronniedunn1450 3 года назад

      Thanks for supporting my music 🎶 I’m so grateful 🥰 and I hope you never stop being a ot fan, I would like to honor you by giving you my personal information if that’s ok by you.💜

  • @devans1995
    @devans1995 2 года назад +1

    From one blue collar boy to another, keep your heads up boys, we are the backbone of this amazing country

  • @matthogan4987
    @matthogan4987 Год назад +1

    Song hits hard especially now 😢