Thank you for the comments/explanations! I lm aware this is a classic so on a first listen while listening to his voice for the first time I got the meaning misunderstood. I fully appreciate this song more after rewatching and listening and hope to dive more into his work soon!
Geroge's voice is so amazing, it's easy to get lost in the sounds. How many notes can you get out of "her"? George like 12 notes out of that sylallbe. He has a TON of good songs - funny novelty songs, AMAZING duets with Tammy Wynette ("golden ring" is touching, and "two story house" is fun) and cheeky songs like "the corvette song".
The Corvette Song is another great plot twist song from old George. Country lyrics have a lot of cleverness to them, despite the simple appearance of the artists.
The first line explains his love for this woman. " He said Ill love you til I die." He stopped loving her when he died and they carried him away to his grave.
This is what I was going to say. His friend loved her till he died. She came to see him at his funeral. They placed a wreath upon his door, and soon they'll carry him away.
@@pleutron : That, my friend, is the absolute gospel. Many do exactly that. This reaction amounted to word salad being produced by a person far more interested in self-promotion than the piece being evaluated, Whenever a hears, rather than listens, important information is almost always lost or ignored. The messaging of the song is abundantly clean and simple. Ain't no implications. There are no double meanings. A person loves another for as long as that person is alive. No matter what, the love stays alive as long as there is life. Simple. He stopped loving her because we all know that with death come finality. And yet, this reactor missed something so basic, something so damned obvious. Tells you a lot about the person, huh? Self-obsessed? Oh yeah, that and much, much more.
Aileen it was his friend who died, In the first line it says he told her he would love her until he died, he stopped loving her because he died, They placed a Wreath upon his door and carried him away, The lady came back to attend the funeral.
most reactors don't get it the first time thru - mostly because the wreath on the door thing is old fashioned and doesn't really happen anymore - so they don't 'get it'
@@Cybrludite ; Okay, let's say the wreath thing was missed or not heard due to interference. What about all the other points made. Old photos? Old love letters?Going crazy from time to time? All dressed up to go away? Soon they'll carry him away? First time a smile was seen in years? I mean, how clear a picture must be painted? The problem is not hearing. The problem is not listening. There is a huge difference between the two, you know?
George Jones had a very unique voice and vocal delivery. I swear the man could sing the phone book and make it a tear jerker. This is perhaps his greatest hit yet he almost didn't record it, thinking nobody would like it. His career was in the basement and he was facing bankruptcy so he took a chance. This song is what revived his career and made him even more popular than ever before. It's considered by many to be the greatest song ever written despite having such a dark theme. His friend SAID he would love her until he died... and he did. You're pretty young so you may not be familiar with the old southern tradition of hanging a wreath of flowers (Preferably black) on the door of someone's house that just had a death in the family, especially someone who lived there. That way folks know that the family is grieving and they deserve to not be harassed by salesmen, religions, whatever... although stopping by to bring food and ask after them to see if they are okay. It does help
A lot of reactors don’t get this song when they hear it. You have to really listen to the lyrics. His friend died, and he still loved her. He stopped loving her because he died
“Nobody will buy that morbid son of a bitch.” An actual quote from George when he was shown this song…it’s now one of the greatest country songs of all time
Great Reaction to this Classic....... When George was presented with this song, he didn't want to record it, saying that no one would listen to such a sad song...... It ended up being one of his biggest HIts, and gave his career a second breath of life...... Singer is talking about his friend, the main character in the story who passed away...... - "He said he would love you till I die" - "All Dressed to Go Away"..... Undertaker had done funeral preparations..... - "They placed a wreath upon his door".... In the south they use to hang a black wreath on the front door to signify a death in the family..... - "Soon they will carry him away"..... take him from the house where the visitation was held to cemetery...... - "She came back to see him one last time....." She attended the funeral......
I am so glad your back on You Tube, I love your reactions. This song rips my guts out every time. Yes, there is a lady that I will stop loving the day I pass away. Great reaction to a classic song, country has many great songs like this. Do not be afraid to explore.
Such a great yet sad song. The first line tells you that he’ll live her till he dies. But what most people miss is that she had left him. He always hoped that someday she would come back.
I was lucky enough to see him sing this in person. His voice has a quality that will tear your heart out. I was bawling. “Choices” is another great george song.
This song makes me think of my dad and how he absolutely adored my mom til the day he died.....they were married for 27 years and he loved a woman and kids that weren't his and showed me how to be a good husband to my wife. Miss ya dad.
Hi Aileen 😊 I saw that your reaction to George Jones's He Stopped Loving Her Today dropped while I was at work and I watched your reaction with the sound down in the break room and turned on the transcript so I could read your words... Magnificent heartfelt spectacular are words that describe your reaction 😊👍 You're absolutely right😊 the genre may be different and yet talent is unmistakable and this is what we enjoy 😊 Yes in the country community, George Jones was considered the best country singer not only his tone but also his phrasing and storytelling 😊 Also how he puts his mind, soul and Spirit into each of his songs and you picked up on this beautifully 😊👍 Before listening to your reaction here at home, I read all the comments including your PIN as you explained that on first listen there was a misunderstanding in the lyrics, namely the Southern culture of things...a black wreath on the door denoting death. The opening two lines set the tone..."I love you till I die" and "You'll forget in time"and then the story unfolds. I think a lot of people think that your reactions are rehearsed and that you might listen and re-listen before recording but that is not true, if they have been listening to your recordings for very long. I discovered your channel with your reaction to the Beatles Now and Then back in November last year and then I began listening to your reactions from your beginning and brought it forward. In listening to your reactions, I have come to understand you, as a person, and how you present yourself and react to the videos in a very fresh sense so that your reactions are pure and honest. This is something that is very important to you. Because of this we who are watching learn how you think, how you listen and how you feel and you take the time to explain this to us. And you have stated this that there are those who listen and you want to feel which in turn leads to understanding. Many get annoyed of you pausing to reflect on a particular idea that you have that the song conveys to you. These people are in the minority. The reason we love you and the reason why your channel has grown is because we delight when you pause the video to explain something that has hit you. You do discuss it later in the closing comments and that is great. You have also stated that at first when you were starting your channel you were doing things the way others were doing and you became unhappy and you scrapped everything and decided that you were going to do things your way and look what has happened. Your statement from the beginning is that you are a lover of all kinds of music which allows you to listen to all kinds of music fresh and we get to enjoy your reactions. All the recommendations that I see in the comments are all outstanding and I look forward to your reactions 😊 Have a great day you and Arya 😊👍
I was going to suggest this too. Great song! James Taylor covered this on a live album. Introducing it he said it’s so sad it’ll make you weep - it’ll make your dog weep.
Oh my god first off hello you in the red dress??? You look so good in that color the way you’re eating, Bestie😌 Going off of the thumbnail alone, this is gonna be such a cute reaction ❤️
George Jones felt every word that he sang, and his own emotions came out through his vocals. He lived most of what he sang about! There has never been another to convey such emotion the way that he did. He said that he loved ballads, things that make you feel, but during his live shows he said that he had to throw in some fast/happy songs to bring his own mood back up, because the sadness of the stories would start to bring him down. I'm surprised that a lot of people these days that are discovering George for the first time, they get to this song they don't realize that the man died. This whole song is taking place at the mans funeral. That is what makes the song so unimaginably sad, the man loved her until he died. I took my wife 30 years ago to her first Jones concert, she wasn't really a country fan, she barely knew who George was, and she was irritated that I was taking her to a country music show. I will NEVER forget this, Jones started singing this song, he got to the chorus and I turned and looked at my wife, her mascara was running down her face and she was openly sobbing. I put my arm around her, and she said "that man can sing unlike anyone that I have ever heard". She has been his number one fan ever since! One of my favorite George Jones songs is a song from later in his career called "Where the Tall Grass Grows". He sings a line that said "I would sooner build a fire and crawl across it slow, than to face those burning memories where the tall grass grows"... such a powerful statement and Jones delivered it so wonderfully well. Check that song out if you ever get time.
Hi Aileen, you are really great when you analyze the music and explain, the meaning, the story let’s say a little everything, you can bring all kinds of music on your channel, it’s always nice to listen to something that maybe you have never heard, beautiful reaction.❤
I’ve heard this song so many times Alieen, but this is the first time that I heard it and realized that the story of the song isn’t nearly spelled out as I remember. I guess it can be easy to miss. So honestly, I thought your reaction was really interesting. Thank you! I do love this song though, despite not being country music fan. It absolutely rips me up every time.
Country music is not my thing either but over the years having met some of the older country artists there is just something so real about their music. I've met Roy Clark who is a phenomenal guitar player and Conway Twitty, Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs they are all top level country players I deeply respect for their music and talent. If you want to check Vince Gill out you will enjoy his song Go rest high on that mountain song.
It's always a treat when you react to a Country song, especially from back when it was real Country. George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Don Williams, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynne, and so many more. Those folks are the legends of Country Music, and it's so nice when they are remembered. Lovely reaction, Aileen. Did you catch that the love-stricken friend had died?
George did a lot of great songs and a lot of fun ones as well. One of my favorites is "Who's Going to Fill Their Shoes." Find the video and watch for some outstanding reminders of where and who helped make music popular.
Oh my sweet weepin’ Jesus!! 🥲 hey lil’ lady Aileen, been a min., but we’re back! … and with “The Possum” even! I actually saw grown men and women break and cry, when that song was judo played on the ol’ dance floor juke box, when they used to exist. Geo had a way with the words - a specialist in his craft. could’ve had a little to do with his experiences. whatever it was, he had a double portion of it. no body could do it like George! good reaction, and video @lil’ lady Aileen!! 🥹 PS: when most of the old timers of Country were dying off, Geo wrote and sang a song, called: “Who’s Gonna Fill These Shoes?”. another pretty good song.
I grew up on George Jones. My mother loved him. And this was her favorite song. Between her and me this was something we listened to all the time. Mom bought this on 8 Track. I still listen to this today.
What was really amazing about this man?Is he never thought he was good enough of a singer.He always remained Humble but he surely loved his liquor May you rest in peace george,
transported back to Hee Haw pop goes the country, Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell sisters,Johnny Cash and so many others! Country has always been in my blood growing up in the backwoods of North Carolina it was kinda like that!
There is a rather hilarious interview segment on RUclips with George Jones talking about his frustration about people repeatedly asking him what the song meant. "He died! He died!"
This is my nanas favorite song when i first heard it it hit me hard and actually teared up,i must say im 23 years old and this is my favorite country song outta of all the ones,nothing like a classic 🖤
Love your reactions to the songs I love and grew up with. A song I have come to really adore is George Straight "Never going to let you go" It is now mine and my girls song. She asks me to sing it to her all the time.
Such added pathos with the quavery pedal-steel guitar and weepy harmonica. If this tune doesn't get you at least CLOSE to tears, you've never really been in love.
This was my one of my father’s favorite songs. Thank you for playing it. I recommend some happy country such as “devil went down to Georgia” or “all my rowdy friends are coming over tonight”. Something mid way between would be “the gambler” or “coward of the county”.
I am not a fan of more modern country music (to each their own, but if someone starts singing about their tractor, they've lost me) but I love the sound and melodies of more classical country music, although even that I don't normally seek out. I haven't heard this one in quite some time and it is a beautiful song, and I loved your thoughts on it and don't worry at all about rambling, that is what we are here for!
She has a playlist of songs by Ren with the latest one being Money Game part 3 this year 😊👍 Ren is awesome 😊 She says he is a modern-day Bard in the tradition of Shakespeare and I agree 😊👍 I subscribed to his channel so I get all his updates and releases 😊👍 Have a great day😊👍
There's a saying about country music: "It's 3 chords and the truth." A few other non-country reactors are finding out the simplistic yet heart wrenching beauty of the genre. "Golden Rings" with his then wife, another country music legend, Tammy Wynette is another great one to react to.
Hi Aileen greetings from England 🇬🇧 you should check out the Dolly Parton song "The Coat of Many Colours" this is a beautiful personal song performed by Dolly and its so good.
Hi Aileen! I’m 53. I’ve always been a metal head. I can’t stand country music. It seriously makes me psychotic! With that being said I do like some Johnny Cash. And since I was a kid I’ve always secretly liked this song. I have chronic PTSD and anxiety. I’m drawn to morbid meaningful sad songs that make you feel something!
My grandparents were married for 50+ years and he always told her he’d love her til the day he died. And at his funeral she played this song for him. It’s still hard for me to hear this song but it’s a deep love song.
I would suggest "The One I Loved Back Then" ( a more upbeat song) and "The Grand Tour" another sad song. George Jones was brilliant at being able to convey motion. In his fun songs, you see an emotional impact still. However, his sad songs strike at the heart. He had struggles with alcoholism and was divorced by one of his wives (Tammy Wynette) who I think he never fully got over. To me that is the emotion he taps into in songs like this and The Grand Tour. Thanks for a fun reaction.
My Grandfather used to sing this song all the time around the house. When he passed, at the funeral, it stayed on repeat in my mind. I think of him often, and when I think of him, I think of this song as well.
Great reaction, great song. I've been heartbroken by a girl, whom I loved very much. But she started playing games and I broke up with her while still loving her to death. It's been hell for a few months. Men, be men and understand, when a woman leaves, she already has someone lined up, let her go, work on yourself, join a gym, get hobbies and never ever take her back.
That particular combo of instruments will break your heart into pieces, all by themselves. Then you've got those lyrics with George's voice and style... just a huge classic. Edited.. Yes. He's known pain. That's what you picked up on.👍
At one point this was the saddest song every sung. I think "Whiskey Lullaby", 'Stay" and "Travelling Soldier" might have passed it, but this song is special. As sad as it is, it's a really touching love song.
Hello miss alieen ❤ I'm not a country music fan but the song has meaning and heart ♥ its good you reach out to your fans 😅 that's what makes you a human being ❤ california ed
Some songs you must listen closely to, and this is one of those. That line "They placed a wreath upon his door", refers to a custom of identifying a local death by placing a wreath, usually dark, on the door. When George sang "First time I'd seen him smile in years", it was a reference to morticians back in the day putting a slight smile on the deceased' face. Yes, you should listen again, uninterrupted by the camera. You can hear the original studio version much better, with no audience reacting to this huge hit for George. RIP Mr. Jones. We loved you dearly.
Thank you for the comments/explanations! I lm aware this is a classic so on a first listen while listening to his voice for the first time I got the meaning misunderstood. I fully appreciate this song more after rewatching and listening and hope to dive more into his work soon!
Happy Anniversary fellow Twitcher. I hope that all is well. Wishing you a very Wonderstastic and Blessed Anniversary and Weekend.
Geroge's voice is so amazing, it's easy to get lost in the sounds. How many notes can you get out of "her"? George like 12 notes out of that sylallbe. He has a TON of good songs - funny novelty songs, AMAZING duets with Tammy Wynette ("golden ring" is touching, and "two story house" is fun) and cheeky songs like "the corvette song".
It's understandable. George Jones, aka, possum, loved the ole bait n switch in his music.
The majority of classic country songs were stories, often sad.
The Corvette Song is another great plot twist song from old George. Country lyrics have a lot of cleverness to them, despite the simple appearance of the artists.
The first line explains his love for this woman. " He said Ill love you til I die." He stopped loving her when he died and they carried him away to his grave.
This is what I was going to say. His friend loved her till he died. She came to see him at his funeral. They placed a wreath upon his door, and soon they'll carry him away.
Best comment here. I don't think that a lot of people understood the words.
I think reactors are so caught up in trying to sound smart that they don't really pay attention
Damn. That’s dark 😢
@@pleutron : That, my friend, is the absolute gospel. Many do exactly that. This reaction amounted to word salad being produced by a person far more interested in self-promotion than the piece being evaluated, Whenever a hears, rather than listens, important information is almost always lost or ignored. The messaging of the song is abundantly clean and simple. Ain't no implications. There are no double meanings. A person loves another for as long as that person is alive. No matter what, the love stays alive as long as there is life. Simple. He stopped loving her because we all know that with death come finality. And yet, this reactor missed something so basic, something so damned obvious. Tells you a lot about the person, huh? Self-obsessed? Oh yeah, that and much, much more.
Never apologize for rambling. We can listen to music anytime we want. We watch your channel for your reaction and your personality. Never change
Agreed.
I agree
Aileen it was his friend who died, In the first line it says he told her he would love her until he died, he stopped loving her because he died, They placed a Wreath upon his door and carried him away, The lady came back to attend the funeral.
most reactors don't get it the first time thru - mostly because the wreath on the door thing is old fashioned and doesn't really happen anymore - so they don't 'get it'
@@blueboy4244And in this recording, the audience cheering drowned out the line.
@@Cybrludite ; Okay, let's say the wreath thing was missed or not heard due to interference. What about all the other points made. Old photos? Old love letters?Going crazy from time to time? All dressed up to go away? Soon they'll carry him away? First time a smile was seen in years? I mean, how clear a picture must be painted? The problem is not hearing. The problem is not listening. There is a huge difference between the two, you know?
George Jones had a very unique voice and vocal delivery. I swear the man could sing the phone book and make it a tear jerker. This is perhaps his greatest hit yet he almost didn't record it, thinking nobody would like it. His career was in the basement and he was facing bankruptcy so he took a chance. This song is what revived his career and made him even more popular than ever before. It's considered by many to be the greatest song ever written despite having such a dark theme. His friend SAID he would love her until he died... and he did. You're pretty young so you may not be familiar with the old southern tradition of hanging a wreath of flowers (Preferably black) on the door of someone's house that just had a death in the family, especially someone who lived there. That way folks know that the family is grieving and they deserve to not be harassed by salesmen, religions, whatever... although stopping by to bring food and ask after them to see if they are okay. It does help
A lot of reactors don’t get this song when they hear it. You have to really listen to the lyrics. His friend died, and he still loved her. He stopped loving her because he died
“Nobody will buy that morbid son of a bitch.”
An actual quote from George when he was shown this song…it’s now one of the greatest country songs of all time
Great Reaction to this Classic.......
When George was presented with this song, he didn't want to record it, saying that no one would listen to such a sad song...... It ended up being one of his biggest HIts, and gave his career a second breath of life......
Singer is talking about his friend, the main character in the story who passed away......
- "He said he would love you till I die"
- "All Dressed to Go Away"..... Undertaker had done funeral preparations.....
- "They placed a wreath upon his door".... In the south they use to hang a black wreath on the front door to signify a death in the family.....
- "Soon they will carry him away"..... take him from the house where the visitation was held to cemetery......
- "She came back to see him one last time....." She attended the funeral......
great??? wtf?!
I am so glad your back on You Tube, I love your reactions. This song rips my guts out every time. Yes, there is a lady that I will stop loving the day I pass away. Great reaction to a classic song, country has many great songs like this. Do not be afraid to explore.
There is a lady - no longer with me - that I will stop loving the day that I pas away.
I still love how he got an impaired driving charge riding his lawn tractor to the liquor store.
Such a great yet sad song. The first line tells you that he’ll live her till he dies. But what most people miss is that she had left him. He always hoped that someday she would come back.
I was lucky enough to see him sing this in person. His voice has a quality that will tear your heart out. I was bawling. “Choices” is another great george song.
Now that you know that his heart-broken friend has died, go back and listen again.
This song makes me think of my dad and how he absolutely adored my mom til the day he died.....they were married for 27 years and he loved a woman and kids that weren't his and showed me how to be a good husband to my wife.
Miss ya dad.
Hi Aileen 😊 I saw that your reaction to George Jones's He Stopped Loving Her Today dropped while I was at work and I watched your reaction with the sound down in the break room and turned on the transcript so I could read your words... Magnificent heartfelt spectacular are words that describe your reaction 😊👍 You're absolutely right😊 the genre may be different and yet talent is unmistakable and this is what we enjoy 😊 Yes in the country community, George Jones was considered the best country singer not only his tone but also his phrasing and storytelling 😊 Also how he puts his mind, soul and Spirit into each of his songs and you picked up on this beautifully 😊👍 Before listening to your reaction here at home, I read all the comments including your PIN as you explained that on first listen there was a misunderstanding in the lyrics, namely the Southern culture of things...a black wreath on the door denoting death. The opening two lines set the tone..."I love you till I die" and "You'll forget in time"and then the story unfolds. I think a lot of people think that your reactions are rehearsed and that you might listen and re-listen before recording but that is not true, if they have been listening to your recordings for very long. I discovered your channel with your reaction to the Beatles Now and Then back in November last year and then I began listening to your reactions from your beginning and brought it forward. In listening to your reactions, I have come to understand you, as a person, and how you present yourself and react to the videos in a very fresh sense so that your reactions are pure and honest. This is something that is very important to you. Because of this we who are watching learn how you think, how you listen and how you feel and you take the time to explain this to us. And you have stated this that there are those who listen and you want to feel which in turn leads to understanding. Many get annoyed of you pausing to reflect on a particular idea that you have that the song conveys to you. These people are in the minority. The reason we love you and the reason why your channel has grown is because we delight when you pause the video to explain something that has hit you. You do discuss it later in the closing comments and that is great. You have also stated that at first when you were starting your channel you were doing things the way others were doing and you became unhappy and you scrapped everything and decided that you were going to do things your way and look what has happened. Your statement from the beginning is that you are a lover of all kinds of music which allows you to listen to all kinds of music fresh and we get to enjoy your reactions. All the recommendations that I see in the comments are all outstanding and I look forward to your reactions 😊 Have a great day you and Arya 😊👍
“She Thinks I Still Care” is one of his best
I was going to suggest this too. Great song!
James Taylor covered this on a live album. Introducing it he said it’s so sad it’ll make you weep - it’ll make your dog weep.
It was Voted the Number One Country Song of the Top 100 Country Songs of all Time !
Three chords , a story and the truth always works. Music lifts our spirits.
The absolutely smoothest voice I ever heard. If your not feeling sad you will after listening to George Jones. R.I.P. George. You are truly missed.
Love your videos
Awesome to see the varieties of genres you cover. Tanks bunches.
Back at the millennium they ranked the greatest country songs of all time. This was number 2 right behind his ex wife's song Stand By Your Man.
Saddest song ever written
Try Me And Little Andy by Dolly Parton for that designation.
Hank Williams " I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"!!
No ... George Jones song Wid Irish Rose....that is the saddest song ever
There are so many. Concrete Angel, Independence Day, Whiskey Lullabye, Rest High on that Mountain, Fire Away are all that can compete for that title.
Oh my god first off hello you in the red dress??? You look so good in that color the way you’re eating, Bestie😌 Going off of the thumbnail alone, this is gonna be such a cute reaction ❤️
Thank you for this reaction video George Jones is the definition of country music, He wrote it, he sang it, and he lived it “White Lightning” 1959❤️☺️
George Jones felt every word that he sang, and his own emotions came out through his vocals. He lived most of what he sang about! There has never been another to convey such emotion the way that he did. He said that he loved ballads, things that make you feel, but during his live shows he said that he had to throw in some fast/happy songs to bring his own mood back up, because the sadness of the stories would start to bring him down. I'm surprised that a lot of people these days that are discovering George for the first time, they get to this song they don't realize that the man died. This whole song is taking place at the mans funeral. That is what makes the song so unimaginably sad, the man loved her until he died. I took my wife 30 years ago to her first Jones concert, she wasn't really a country fan, she barely knew who George was, and she was irritated that I was taking her to a country music show. I will NEVER forget this, Jones started singing this song, he got to the chorus and I turned and looked at my wife, her mascara was running down her face and she was openly sobbing. I put my arm around her, and she said "that man can sing unlike anyone that I have ever heard". She has been his number one fan ever since!
One of my favorite George Jones songs is a song from later in his career called "Where the Tall Grass Grows". He sings a line that said "I would sooner build a fire and crawl across it slow, than to face those burning memories where the tall grass grows"... such a powerful statement and Jones delivered it so wonderfully well. Check that song out if you ever get time.
The real king of Country music
I would argue a different George, but it’s matter of opinion.
Hi Aileen, you are really great when you analyze the music and explain, the meaning, the story let’s say a little everything, you can bring all kinds of music on your channel, it’s always nice to listen to something that maybe you have never heard, beautiful reaction.❤
Found you a few weeks ago and now your one of my favorite to listen to. Keep being you because your something special
George Jones is one of my favorite country singer in the plane my grandma loved his music before she died😭😭😭
I’ve heard this song so many times Alieen, but this is the first time that I heard it and realized that the story of the song isn’t nearly spelled out as I remember. I guess it can be easy to miss. So honestly, I thought your reaction was really interesting. Thank you!
I do love this song though, despite not being country music fan. It absolutely rips me up every time.
Country music is not my thing either but over the years having met some of the older country artists there is just something so real about their music.
I've met Roy Clark who is a phenomenal guitar player and Conway Twitty, Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs they are all top level country players I deeply respect for their music and talent.
If you want to check Vince Gill out you will enjoy his song Go rest high on that mountain song.
Great reaction Aileen hope you are doing well today
It's always a treat when you react to a Country song, especially from back when it was real Country. George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Don Williams, Charley Pride, Loretta Lynne, and so many more. Those folks are the legends of Country Music, and it's so nice when they are remembered. Lovely reaction, Aileen. Did you catch that the love-stricken friend had died?
George did a lot of great songs and a lot of fun ones as well. One of my favorites is "Who's Going to Fill Their Shoes." Find the video and watch for some outstanding reminders of where and who helped make music popular.
Definitely great song who’s gonna fill there shoes
No one could sing the sad songs like George Jones.
The man that sang at George's funeral had he crying.
Appreciate the reaction Aileen. Arguably the greatest country song and singer of all time. R.I.P George. 🙏😪
This Song always make me Cry ! It was Voted the Number One Country Song of the Top 100 Country Songs of all Time !
Good Reaction
Thank you for reacting to a country song, and I like when you stop and talk about the song.
The Possum! A country legend!
Ramble all you like. We are here for it! Oh, and that red dress is stunning.
One of the best singers of all time in any genre.
Fax.
Oh my sweet weepin’ Jesus!! 🥲
hey lil’ lady Aileen,
been a min., but we’re back! … and with “The Possum” even!
I actually saw grown men and women break and cry, when that song was judo played on the ol’ dance floor juke box, when they used to exist. Geo had a way with the words - a specialist in his craft. could’ve had a little to do with his experiences. whatever it was, he had a double portion of it.
no body could do it like George!
good reaction, and video @lil’ lady Aileen!! 🥹
PS: when most of the old timers of Country were dying off, Geo wrote and sang a song, called:
“Who’s Gonna Fill These Shoes?”. another pretty good song.
I grew up on George Jones. My mother loved him. And this was her favorite song. Between her and me this was something we listened to all the time. Mom bought this on 8 Track. I still listen to this today.
George definitely lived life!!!
What was really amazing about this man?Is he never thought he was good enough of a singer.He always remained Humble but he surely loved his liquor May you rest in peace george,
You UNLOCKED the Country Talent tree....Ohhhh Myyyyyy! Buckle up!
Three chord and the truth, welcome to country music!! Great reaction!
transported back to Hee Haw pop goes the country, Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell sisters,Johnny Cash and so many others! Country has always been in my blood growing up in the backwoods of North Carolina it was kinda like that!
There is a rather hilarious interview segment on RUclips with George Jones talking about his frustration about people repeatedly asking him what the song meant. "He died! He died!"
George Jones was my uncle favorite they pmayed this song at his funeral
This is my nanas favorite song when i first heard it it hit me hard and actually teared up,i must say im 23 years old and this is my favorite country song outta of all the ones,nothing like a classic 🖤
I had read a few years ago that this song was voted as the # 1 saddest song of all time.
Even if Country isn't your type of music, a great performance by a talented artist will still touch you.
Have a wonderful day beautiful Aileen
What an awesome classic!
Aileen, have you checked out ''T-Pain tennessee whiskey'' ? Amazing cover. And yes, that dude can sing without autotune.
Love your reactions to the songs I love and grew up with. A song I have come to really adore is George Straight "Never going to let you go" It is now mine and my girls song. She asks me to sing it to her all the time.
I've always loved this song and you're very lovely lady
Such added pathos with the quavery pedal-steel guitar and weepy harmonica. If this tune doesn't get you at least CLOSE to tears, you've never really been in love.
This was my one of my father’s favorite songs. Thank you for playing it. I recommend some happy country such as “devil went down to Georgia” or “all my rowdy friends are coming over tonight”. Something mid way between would be “the gambler” or “coward of the county”.
I am not a fan of more modern country music (to each their own, but if someone starts singing about their tractor, they've lost me) but I love the sound and melodies of more classical country music, although even that I don't normally seek out. I haven't heard this one in quite some time and it is a beautiful song, and I loved your thoughts on it and don't worry at all about rambling, that is what we are here for!
Hello lovely Aileen 🤘🎸🎶😊♥️
Its the Pedal Steel guitar that got to Aileen.
U should give George Strait’s GIVE IT AWAY a listen.
This is a story.
it was always a personal this song for Jones - and many other if not all of them - but especially this one.
Definitely more George Jones & other country artists. Most older artists are great storytellers.
Wreath symbolizing mourning and the smile the mortician put on his face
The personal experience I always wanted to hear a song about was his famous lawnmower ride. The most country music star thing ever
I'm not sure how you fit on the screen with a heart that big 😉❤I would love to see your reaction to Ren - Hi Ren.
Hello and good morning to you 😊 She has reacted to Hi Ren about a year ago and it's a great and emotional reaction 😊👍
She has a playlist of songs by Ren with the latest one being Money Game part 3 this year 😊👍 Ren is awesome 😊 She says he is a modern-day Bard in the tradition of Shakespeare and I agree 😊👍 I subscribed to his channel so I get all his updates and releases 😊👍 Have a great day😊👍
There's a saying about country music: "It's 3 chords and the truth." A few other non-country reactors are finding out the simplistic yet heart wrenching beauty of the genre. "Golden Rings" with his then wife, another country music legend, Tammy Wynette is another great one to react to.
Simple, mournful song. George Jones is Awesome!
Beautiful and also sad ❤
Every song of Mr. George Jones is amazing. I recommend listening to "Choices" by George. It is another real good song.
Hi Aileen greetings from England 🇬🇧 you should check out the Dolly Parton song "The Coat of Many Colours" this is a beautiful personal song performed by Dolly and its so good.
The line in this song that always destroys me is "he went crazy now and then". I can feel that in my innermost being!!!
Awesome 😯
My dad used to listen to this song, and I grew up appreciating some Country. Have a good day
The Grand Tour and The Corvette Song are amazing stories!!!
Hi Aileen! I’m 53. I’ve always been a metal head. I can’t stand country music. It seriously makes me psychotic! With that being said I do like some Johnny Cash. And since I was a kid I’ve always secretly liked this song. I have chronic PTSD and anxiety. I’m drawn to morbid meaningful sad songs that make you feel something!
This song absolutely slays me.
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Meomry thanks love what your doing thanks ❤
Rock on my gorgeous Aileen 😍, love you too ❤
My grandparents were married for 50+ years and he always told her he’d love her til the day he died. And at his funeral she played this song for him. It’s still hard for me to hear this song but it’s a deep love song.
I would suggest "The One I Loved Back Then" ( a more upbeat song) and "The Grand Tour" another sad song. George Jones was brilliant at being able to convey motion. In his fun songs, you see an emotional impact still. However, his sad songs strike at the heart. He had struggles with alcoholism and was divorced by one of his wives (Tammy Wynette) who I think he never fully got over. To me that is the emotion he taps into in songs like this and The Grand Tour. Thanks for a fun reaction.
Most people don't get this song on the first listen. It's so easy to miss the meaning in that very first line that explains the whole song
Ole possum puttin in the work that made the old country so great
My Grandfather used to sing this song all the time around the house. When he passed, at the funeral, it stayed on repeat in my mind. I think of him often, and when I think of him, I think of this song as well.
If you want more country music, I recommend George Strait's “Amarillo By Morning”. It’s a country classic
Great reaction, great song. I've been heartbroken by a girl, whom I loved very much. But she started playing games and I broke up with her while still loving her to death. It's been hell for a few months. Men, be men and understand, when a woman leaves, she already has someone lined up, let her go, work on yourself, join a gym, get hobbies and never ever take her back.
I really expected you to get that it was a friend who died, never feeling the love he wanted
That particular combo of instruments will break your heart into pieces, all by themselves.
Then you've got those lyrics with George's voice and style... just a huge classic. Edited.. Yes. He's known pain. That's what you picked up on.👍
At one point this was the saddest song every sung. I think "Whiskey Lullaby", 'Stay" and "Travelling Soldier" might have passed it, but this song is special. As sad as it is, it's a really touching love song.
Hello miss alieen ❤ I'm not a country music fan but the song has meaning and heart ♥ its good you reach out to your fans 😅 that's what makes you a human being ❤ california ed
Beautiful song! Country legend Alan Jackson sang this as a tribute at the Grand Ole Opry. I got chills!
R.I.P Mr G. Jones.. such great storyteller through music ❤
Some songs you must listen closely to, and this is one of those. That line "They placed a wreath upon his door", refers to a custom of identifying a local death by placing a wreath, usually dark, on the door. When George sang "First time I'd seen him smile in years", it was a reference to morticians back in the day putting a slight smile on the deceased' face. Yes, you should listen again, uninterrupted by the camera. You can hear the original studio version much better, with no audience reacting to this huge hit for George. RIP Mr. Jones. We loved you dearly.
The Grand Tour. Very moving 😢
I once heard a quote that "George Jones taught us all how to sing with a broken heart" and idk if truer word were ever spoken
The Grand Tour is a great song by him. Sad too
This is the only song in country music history to win song of the year two years in a row.
If his music is something you'd like to continue with, I highly recommend "she thinks i still care" excellent song