For his first large concert, it wasn't well known among fans that Charley (correct spelling by the way) was black. He began by saying "Friends, I realize it's a little unique, me coming out here - with a permanent suntan - to sing country and western to you. But that's the way it is."
Charlie Pride was TRULY one of the all-time greats. He's directly responsible in some measure for making country music (and music in general) what it is today.
That's why his pillow in the video he had a University of South Carolina logo, Hootie and the Blowfish started when the band members were students there.
The chorus of this song was written by Bob Dylan in 1973 and was never released as an official recording. Decades later, Ketch Secor from Old Crow Medicine Show wrote the verses; it was released on their first album. It's a song with a neat history.
During my bar days, this song always gained that same reaction. If folks danced, they hit the floor. And whether or not you could sing, you sang every line.
Yep just to add that Charley Pride was the first black musician ever inducted into the 'Country Music Hall of Fame' and also he was the first solo black man to sing the Super Bowl National Anthem (Super Bowl VIII 1974) :)
And the Camo boots at the beginning is Duck Dynasty the 1st guy to pick him up Sal Roberts. Then Willie Roberts his wife and daughter pick him up. Then Lady A picks him up. Guy at the bar is Jess Roberts.
Robertson is their last name. Si is the first driver, Willie, Korie, and Sadie are second. Jase is the guy in the bar. Gotta laugh whenever I see this video. They are from the my hometown, too.
@@Devila103 and the foorball player from Knoxville Tennessee, "Payton " in the convertible, also in the club with the girl setting on his lap, and dancing with the girl.
The night I met my husband, he sang “I only wanna be with you,” by Hootie to me. It’s been our song for almost 20 years, until he heard this song. Now I get serenaded by both genres of Darius. Great song! “I only wanna be you” is another great song. His voice is amazing! Just sayin’.
This is a cover song. The original is by a band called “Old Crow Medicine Show”. Rucker was the front man for a very popular 90s pop rock band called “Hootie and the Blowfish”
The root of "originally" is "origin" so in the true sense of the word, originally he was in the Wolf Brothers, which eventually expanded and became Hootie and the Blowfish.
This song was started by Bob Dylan and finished by Old Crow Medicine Show. Both are worth your time! Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” makes me hug my kids and tear up...such an amazing vibe!
Motel in Memphis and Big Time in the Jungle are a couple of my favorite OCMS songs. A lot of really powerful songs with interesting melodies from them.
I loved Darius as Hootie. Some of my friends laughed at me and said I was lame. I didn't care I knew he was amazing. Fast forward about 20 years and I'm listening to a country station and I immediately recognize the voice.. I yelled out loud Hootie!! He is one of the most played Country singers now. I love it.. Who's laughing now.. 💙
@@BruteStrength99 What are you talking about? Darius Rucker IS/was Hootie.. As a matter of fact they are on tour right now.. A reunion tour.. Google is such an amazing thing..
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Whether it's Old Crow Medicine Show or Darius Rucker doing this song it is near impossible to not sing along with this song. Both do it great. The song just pulls you in.
I'm from Roanoke so this song has a special place in my heart. And also it's a perfect country song. They play it at the Virginia Tech games and we all go nuts. I simply couldn't trust someone if they didn't like this song.
HOO-TAY..and the Blowfish, Yall do know his career started in mainstream rock first right?..Back in the early 90s late 80s, Nobody as of late has been able to pull the music transition this man has...plus he is one of the best song writers period in the aspect of writing hits
There are a ton of cameos in this video from the Duck Dynasty guys to Lady Antebellum and the Old Crow Medicine Show band who originally made this song a hit!
Ray Charles was told by his management that if he did a country music album it would ruin his career. Ray said it was the total opposite and sold millions!
Technically, a Bob Dylan song--though he only wrote the chorus way back in 1973 and could never figure out the rest so he let another band (Old Crow Medicine Show) finish it around 2005.
When you lock yourself into one type of Genre then you rob yourself of Music, period! Nice to see your expanding. I listen to everything, that way I'm never alienated.
You’ve definitely got to do some Hootie and The Blowfish, too! Darius met his bandmates while attending University of South Carolina, and they officially formed in 1986. It’s a pop-folk-rock, anchored in Darius’ voice and too notch musicianship. Darius made the move to country over 10 years ago. BTW, can’t tell from names. My best man at 2nd wedding is named Darius, and he is Hispanic. 😉
Darius is one of the best story tellers in music. He went country but his style stayed the same he tells you story in the music that you can picture in your mind.
Check out Darius Rucker way back when he was with Hootie and the Blowfish. They had some great tunes...,"Let Her Cry" and "Only Want To Be With You". Great stuff.
I love seeing Amber mouth the words rocking back and forth and seeing Jay enjoying the song. Jay, you have come a long way and found out there is a lot of good music from many different genres.
Thanks so much for your lovely support and encouragement towards me. I'm highly appreciated to have you as a supportive and understanding fan that cares so much You are indeed amazing and wonderful. I'm very grateful and thankful.
@@dariusrucker1349 If you are the real Darius, I've been a fan of your since Hootie and the Blowfish. I love your country music. Radio and Forever Road are my favorites. Radio takes me back to my teenage years. Blasting music in the car with friends.
I know, when I first heard this song, I was like is that Hootie? I love Darius Rucker, that man has some real natural talent! I love that guy, he always makes me smiile!
Rockin reaction, Don't feel bad dude...I envy you in a way,getting to enjoy this and all the great music you have reacted to for the first time and doing it with your gal,who by the way is a real star and the two of you are blowing up, congrats.
Charlie Pride. He was the first mainstream black country western singer. And there are several NHL players of color - not the majority, but they're there. Look both up. And Hootie and the Blowfish were the ×*%÷ in the 90s.
Love Darius Rucker's songs. When I first heard him with Hootie and the Blowfish, I thought he could fit in with the country music genre. Another interesting black country artist is Jimmie Allen.
The mix with Duck Dynasty just makes it all that much better. This was "our song" 2013. Used to request this on band night at the Cat House (bar) in Eureka Springs Arkansas. Fun dancing! Miss that time.
Great reaction!! Was kinda waiting to see if you'd notice the Duck Dynasty crew in there. Also, the Country group Lady Antebellum was in the video as well! (just some fun facts and Lady Antebellum is another group to consider doing for some Country reactions!) But I'm so glad to see you loved this!! Keep going with Darius. Do both his solo country stuff and some of his stuff with his Rock group Hootie and the Blowfish.... You can't go wrong with any of it!!!! :) :)
It did not take him long to transition from Hootie & The Blowfish, which at the time was considered alternative rock, to doing country music as a solo artist. Hoody & The Blowfish themselves were very successful.
Darius has admitted he grew up listening to country, so this was kind of a home coming. I would love to hear him work with Alison krauss . please try her " when you say nothing at". She has such an ethereal voice.
So true, but I like some voices just go better with the effortless etheral sound. Robert said he learned more from singing with her about breath control that helped
Darius Rucker is a great singer. He didn't start out in country though. If you've ever heard a Hootie And The Blowfish song, you've heard Darius sing! "Let Her In" is my favorite Hootie tune.
Black Country singers Charlie pride - Kiss an angle good morning Darius Rucker- It won't be like this for long Kane brown- used to love you sober and many more
Hootie and The Blowfish were SOOO good but really it was like 99% Darius. Such a great great artist! ... BTW this song was written by Bob Dylan in 1973 but he never finished it and I think he called it 'Rock Me Mama' ... then gave it to Old Crow Medicine Show.
Glad he liked it so much! He actually played it at the grand ole opry ,then Ole Crow Medicine Show came out and played with him. They actually wrote and originally performed it.
Bob Dylan actually wrote and recorded the the chorus and melody to this in 1973 then Old Crow Medicine Show wrote the verses a couple of decades later.
Others have probably told you that Darius was also in a group called Hootie and the Blow Fish! Y’all should definitely listen to them, too! Some other country Black artists: Charlie Pride (Country Music Hall of Fame) and Kane Brown. I think there are more, but this is just off the top of my head.
I always love when Jai takes control because she always hits with fire songs which where where some of the only country I could find growing up close to Manchester England when country was a bad word in my friend group, keep on keeping on
you have to listen to the legendary Charlie Pride.... his song Kiss an an Angel Good Morning.... ( my fav song, brings back fond memories of my childhood) ....
You guys MUST do Daryl Hall(Hall and Oates) with Darius Rucker doing You Lost That Loving Feeling from Live From Daryl's House. It's the best version of that song EVER!!!
I love your reaction. It is so genuine and so respectful. It shows that you have reverence for these great singers and their music that we all love. I feel the same as you and am so glad you found Darius. Keep up the enthusiasm for exploring great music that you haven't known.
Darius used to be in Hootie and the Blowfish before he went country
Let Her Cry one of my favs
I concur....Let Her Cry was my all time fav. Hootie and the Blowfish songs...when I realized this was the same guy, I freaked out.
👍👍🎯
I really liked that band
Only wanna be with you was my favorite
@@jeffbrown2702 I liked them all!!!
Hootie! Hootie! Hootie!!!
I go blind!
RIP Charlie Pride who we lost recently, he truly broke down barriers in the day. I grew up listening to Kiss an Angel Good Morning.
Charlie Pride WAS Country Music and a true music and voice talent. He was a TREMENDOUS talent.
I should add the vast contributions to Country Music of Ray Charles as well.
I grew up listening to him as well, a very good singer
Charley was the best!
For his first large concert, it wasn't well known among fans that Charley (correct spelling by the way) was black. He began by saying "Friends, I realize it's a little unique, me coming out here - with a permanent suntan - to sing country and western to you. But that's the way it is."
Charlie Pride, Aaron Neville. 2 other black country singers. Charlie Pride is a legend.
Aaron Neville is from here (practically royalty) and he is definitely in the R&B camp.
Kane Brown
@@NOLAgenX he is but has recorded country as well
CHARLEY, NOT CHARLIE
Cleve Francis, Trini Triggs, Tony Jackson as well
Boy did us country fans get lucky when Darius left Hooty and the blowfish to sing country. What a voice. Love him!!!😊❤
He never left…but crushing it nonetheless
@@melvinsmiley5295 the band broke up in 2008 so I guess he kind of left.
100%. His voice translates SO WELL to country!
Trump raped a 13 year-old girl.
The greatness of Darius Rucker. From Hootie and the Blowfish, to reggae, to being one of the best country singers now, there's nothing he can't play.
Darius was the 3rd african american singer inducted into the Grand Ol Opry.
First Charley Pride.
Who was the second one?
Deford Bailey
Played on the Opry,not inducted
Is in Country Music Hall of Fame
@@nestea8385 I grew up with Charlie.
Charlie Pride was TRULY one of the all-time greats. He's directly responsible in some measure for making country music (and music in general) what it is today.
@@Phyrman1 I shook his hand when I was 9
FYI: Darius Rucker has been the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish since its formation in 1986.
That's why his pillow in the video he had a University of South Carolina logo, Hootie and the Blowfish started when the band members were students there.
I only wanna be with you.
@@honeybun5448 HOLD MY HAND!!!!!!!
Like his style! Music, clothes,,
Oh you gotta go way back to Charlie Pride listen to his Kiss an Angel Good Morning .... R.I.P. Charlie you will always be loved
I reccomended this twice now.
yes great song can still hear my Dad singing that to my Mom
I'm 56 and grew up on Charlie Pride. Awesome singer.
Too right, Charlie Pride was great
Great song. Brings back childhood memories.
The chorus of this song was written by Bob Dylan in 1973 and was never released as an official recording. Decades later, Ketch Secor from Old Crow Medicine Show wrote the verses; it was released on their first album. It's a song with a neat history.
The video of Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show is definitely worth a reaction! Very cool!
I've been in bars where this song is played and the whole place sings it at the top pf their lungs. Great song.
I sing karaoke...a lot. I have 3 friends (one is the KJ) and we KILL this one! Crowd fave!!
During my bar days, this song always gained that same reaction. If folks danced, they hit the floor. And whether or not you could sing, you sang every line.
I just love that he has the Duck Dynasty guys in there too.
Not sure I would have take a ride from Uncle Si, though! lol
Charlie Pride , a black man, was one of the biggest Country artists. Darius Rucker is Country. Darius was also Hootie from Hootie and the Blowfish.
Thank you I was thinking the same thing. I love Charlie pride!
Yep just to add that Charley Pride was the first black musician ever inducted into the 'Country Music Hall of Fame' and also he was the first solo black man to sing the Super Bowl National Anthem (Super Bowl VIII 1974) :)
He wasn't Hootie. Everyone called him Hootie, but he hates that.
I did not know that last....
@@elysehfm8797 lol he will always be hootie
Listen to Let Her Cry by Hootie & the Blowfish that’s Darius Rucker singing soul
Respect for any singer that does not have to resort to cussing..just a good song!
This song is such a jam. You have to sing along with it. Darius Rucker is such a class act. Love him.
Hootie and the blowfish let her cry. It's an awsome 90's tune with Darius Rucker and his original band.
YES! YES! YES!! "Let Her Cry" and "Hold My Hand" and "Only Wanna Be With You"!!!! :)
@@michaelgilbert197 Yeah !!!
All of them!!!
Hootie Hootie Hootie ie!!! 😊
Just came here to say this OR Only Wanna Be With You :)
@@abbyteed Awsome choice as well by hootie.👍
And the Camo boots at the beginning is Duck Dynasty the 1st guy to pick him up Sal Roberts. Then Willie Roberts his wife and daughter pick him up. Then Lady A picks him up. Guy at the bar is Jess Roberts.
My West Monroe,Louisiana home folks...👍
Robertson family from Duck Dynasty including Jase, Korie, Sadie, Si and Willie
Robertson is their last name. Si is the first driver, Willie, Korie, and Sadie are second. Jase is the guy in the bar.
Gotta laugh whenever I see this video. They are from the my hometown, too.
IMHO, There's only one Lady A and they ain't it.
The real Lady A has had that name for over 20 years, Antebellum stole her name.
@@Devila103 and the foorball player from Knoxville Tennessee, "Payton " in the convertible, also in the club with the girl setting on his lap, and dancing with the girl.
The night I met my husband, he sang “I only wanna be with you,” by Hootie to me. It’s been our song for almost 20 years, until he heard this song. Now I get serenaded by both genres of Darius. Great song! “I only wanna be you” is another great song. His voice is amazing! Just sayin’.
He was made for country! Love his voice so much. Even my husband, who pretty much hates country music, loves DR's country music.
This is a cover song. The original is by a band called “Old Crow Medicine Show”. Rucker was the front man for a very popular 90s pop rock band called “Hootie and the Blowfish”
I think The old crow medicine show were sitting in the the bar at the end there.
You have heard his voice before because it's Darius Rucker from Hootie & The Blowfish. Now he is solo and Country
Just shows how much colour doesn’t matter, in anything, let alone music. Darius is just a phenomenal singer
100% !!!!!!!
... and SO MUCH FUN to see these 2 discover him! :). This couple is adorable and give consistently thoughtful, authentic reactions.
Colour doesn't matter , if you are White . Anyone else ,it's degrees of disadvantage, marginalisation and discrimination.
He was originally in a group called Hootie and the Blowfish.
The root of "originally" is "origin" so in the true sense of the word, originally he was in the Wolf Brothers, which eventually expanded and became Hootie and the Blowfish.
😂 So funny seeing Jay “discover” a Black Country singer. 😆 Yes Jay, he’s super awesome and he is not new to the scene. Many great hits! We love him.
A lot of babies have been named Darius because of this amazing man. His voice is incredible!!! Country or pop rock, everything he sings is great.
Darius was awesome with Hootie and the Blowfish and he's outstanding as a solo artist.
Hahahahaha! I was thinking ‘man, that guy looks a lot like the lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish. Maybe I’m an idiot…’
Nope. Hahaha
Please react to: -Charlie Pride: Kiss an Angel Good Morning -Hootie & the Blowfish: Let Her Cry -Thanks!!!
This song was started by Bob Dylan and finished by Old Crow Medicine Show. Both are worth your time! Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” makes me hug my kids and tear up...such an amazing vibe!
I love Rod Stewart Forever Young also
To give you the idea of Old Crow Medicine Show, they had songs called Methamphetamine and I Hope I'm Stoned (When Jesus Takes me Home).
Old Crow Medicine Show's video is so much more interesting. And I LOVE Methamphetamine. What an incredible song.
Motel in Memphis and Big Time in the Jungle are a couple of my favorite OCMS songs. A lot of really powerful songs with interesting melodies from them.
I loved Darius as Hootie. Some of my friends laughed at me and said I was lame. I didn't care I knew he was amazing. Fast forward about 20 years and I'm listening to a country station and I immediately recognize the voice.. I yelled out loud Hootie!! He is one of the most played Country singers now. I love it.. Who's laughing now.. 💙
Darius was never Hootie. He's said that many times lol
@@BruteStrength99 What are you talking about? Darius Rucker IS/was Hootie.. As a matter of fact they are on tour right now.. A reunion tour.. Google is such an amazing thing..
Thank you all for your lovely comments and support towards me. I will continue bringing you all the best . I am very grateful 🙏to have you as a fan that cares ...... Feel free to send me a message on my email I promise to reply back .....
@@aziniowa nope…just the band’s name. No one is Hootie but everyone assume he is and the band are the Blowfish
Tony Jackson is nice too.
Fantastic voice! Love his work so much. How fun to see the Duck Dynasty guys too.
Whether it's Old Crow Medicine Show or Darius Rucker doing this song it is near impossible to not sing along with this song. Both do it great. The song just pulls you in.
Uncle Si just takes it to another LEVEL!!! LOL
Listen to Kiss an Angle good morning by Charley Pride. "yep a brother"
I'm from Roanoke so this song has a special place in my heart. And also it's a perfect country song. They play it at the Virginia Tech games and we all go nuts. I simply couldn't trust someone if they didn't like this song.
Hootie!!! ... LOVE how he incorporated the Duck Dynasty guys...Psi Robertson driving the old truck... And LADY ANTEBELLUM!!!! lol
HOO-TAY..and the Blowfish, Yall do know his career started in mainstream rock first right?..Back in the early 90s late 80s, Nobody as of late has been able to pull the music transition this man has...plus he is one of the best song writers period in the aspect of writing hits
There are a ton of cameos in this video from the Duck Dynasty guys to Lady Antebellum and the Old Crow Medicine Show band who originally made this song a hit!
Thanks for the info, i didn't know that!
Lady Antebellum was actually who was singing backing vocals in the song.
Ray Charles was told by his management that if he did a country music album it would ruin his career. Ray said it was the total opposite and sold millions!
LOL! Bless your heart! Again darlin', Charlie Pride!!! He sings, you want to grab whoever your close to and hug them!
Darius Rucker is hands down, the best singer in the world today. Period
he was in a huge band in the 90s. let her cry is my fave song of theirs. PLEEEEEEZE check it out!!!
Hootie & the Blowfish
Technically, a Bob Dylan song--though he only wrote the chorus way back in 1973 and could never figure out the rest so he let another band (Old Crow Medicine Show) finish it around 2005.
My opinion, old crow medicine show’s version is much better.
@@brentl8813 I agree and I think ya'll should check out that version some time.
@@brentl8813 totally agree. OCMS just has the better feel and those harmonies are amazing.
When you lock yourself into one type of Genre then you rob yourself of Music, period! Nice to see your expanding. I listen to everything, that way I'm never alienated.
You both should listen to the Neville Brother, 3 black artists from New Orleans!
True! Music is the only true univier on earth.
Saw him live last night. He was the entertainment at a trade show my wife and I attended. He went for over an hour. It was incredible.
Appreciate that he shakes hands with an old Redneck and also with a truck full of hippies.
Our country really needs more of this energy right now.
You’ve definitely got to do some Hootie and The Blowfish, too! Darius met his bandmates while attending University of South Carolina, and they officially formed in 1986. It’s a pop-folk-rock, anchored in Darius’ voice and too notch musicianship. Darius made the move to country over 10 years ago.
BTW, can’t tell from names. My best man at 2nd wedding is named Darius, and he is Hispanic. 😉
Coffey Anderson another black (Texas) country singer who is a Patriot, a family man and a Godly man! He writes his own songs too! 💜🙏✝️
Darius is one of the best story tellers in music. He went country but his style stayed the same he tells you story in the music that you can picture in your mind.
Oh Darius Rucker...his voice just sounds like a fireplace at home on a cold winter night.
I have been listening to old country since 1952. This is one of my favorites. Thanks
Darius Rucker was the lead singer of Hootie and The blowfish. He went County and Sounds so Awesome. I love everything he Sings !!!!!!
Check out Darius Rucker way back when he was with Hootie and the Blowfish. They had some great tunes...,"Let Her Cry" and "Only Want To Be With You". Great stuff.
He’s still in Hootie
This song has be done by many artists but I believe this is the best ever. The story of how it was written is amazing, this is one great recording.
"Radio" is one of Ruckers best...absolutely love it.
I knew Darius was with Hootie and the Blowfish, but I haven't heard him since he went country. Excellent song
I love seeing Amber mouth the words rocking back and forth and seeing Jay enjoying the song.
Jay, you have come a long way and found out there is a lot of good music from many different genres.
Thanks so much for your lovely support and encouragement towards me. I'm highly appreciated to have you as a supportive and understanding fan that cares so much
You are indeed amazing and wonderful. I'm very grateful and thankful.
@@dariusrucker1349 If you are the real Darius, I've been a fan of your since Hootie and the Blowfish. I love your country music. Radio and Forever Road are my favorites. Radio takes me back to my teenage years. Blasting music in the car with friends.
He was the lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish. Great voice and awesome band! Check them out :)
I know, when I first heard this song, I was like is that Hootie? I love Darius Rucker, that man has some real natural talent! I love that guy, he always makes me smiile!
Charlie Pride- Kiss an angel goodmorning. Awesome song. One of the best black singers ever...
Rockin reaction, Don't feel bad dude...I envy you in a way,getting to enjoy this and all the great music you have reacted to for the first time and doing it with your gal,who by the way is a real star and the two of you are blowing up, congrats.
Charlie Pride. He was the first mainstream black country western singer. And there are several NHL players of color - not the majority, but they're there. Look both up.
And Hootie and the Blowfish were the ×*%÷ in the 90s.
Hootie was the 90's in a nutshell.
Love Darius Rucker's songs. When I first heard him with Hootie and the Blowfish, I thought he could fit in with the country music genre. Another interesting black country artist is Jimmie Allen.
The mix with Duck Dynasty just makes it all that much better. This was "our song" 2013. Used to request this on band night at the Cat House (bar) in Eureka Springs Arkansas. Fun dancing! Miss that time.
Several great black Country singers.
Great reaction!! Was kinda waiting to see if you'd notice the Duck Dynasty crew in there. Also, the Country group Lady Antebellum was in the video as well! (just some fun facts and Lady Antebellum is another group to consider doing for some Country reactions!) But I'm so glad to see you loved this!! Keep going with Darius. Do both his solo country stuff and some of his stuff with his Rock group Hootie and the Blowfish.... You can't go wrong with any of it!!!! :) :)
It did not take him long to transition from Hootie & The Blowfish, which at the time was considered alternative rock, to doing country music as a solo artist. Hoody & The Blowfish themselves were very successful.
Hootie was my favorite when they were together!!!
He sure can sing! Reminds me of Roy Orbison's vocals! 🤷🏻♂️
Darius has admitted he grew up listening to country, so this was kind of a home coming. I would love to hear him work with Alison krauss . please try her " when you say nothing at". She has such an ethereal voice.
@@eileenszudejko3455 anybody can sing with Allison Kraus. Love her and Robert Plant. That Album flat ROCKS!
So true, but I like some voices just go better with the effortless etheral sound. Robert said he learned more from singing with her about breath control that helped
You both made my Sunday,what a great pick,love it...
Darius Rucker was rock with Hootie & the Blowfish and he was country as a solo artist later on. Pure talent!!!
As a born and raised North Carolinian, I 100% love the city of Raleigh every time I go to the city!
Another underrated Darius song: History in the Making
Love Darius as a artist, singer and person! Hootie and the Blowfish was his pop band.....awesome 🎵🎶 Love y'all 💜🙏✝️ from the great state of Texas!
You don’t have to like country to love this song. Great music is great music, regardless of genre.
Great video, great musician. Liked him also when he was part of Hootie and the blowfish. Thank you very much again.
He has an enormous talent. I LOVED Hootie and the Blowfish but he’s wonderful in any genre.
Y'all need to listen to the Carolina Chocolate Drops, featuring Rhianna Givens. Corn bread and butter beans.
I was so lucky to see the CCDs before they broke up. Amazing musicians with such respect for tradition.
Layne and Nicki, you need to hear Rhianna do Patsy Cline's Crazy.
@@patriciakeith6755 I have, yonder gal can sing.
@@laynecox3992 she IS so dang good.
Rihanna is a great historian about early American music and the presence of African Americans in folk/blues/country.
Not country but Dobie Gray singing Drift Away is timeless and so uplifting.
That was written as a country song. When Dobie’s version came out, it was all over the country music stations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
Darius Rucker is a great singer. He didn't start out in country though. If you've ever heard a Hootie And The Blowfish song, you've heard Darius sing!
"Let Her In" is my favorite Hootie tune.
❤ Darius Rucker - fell in love with him and his voice when he was in the group Hootie and the Blowfish ❤
Wagon Wheel was written by and first recorded by The Old Crow Medicine Show. Darius, of Hootie and the Blowfish of the 90's, covered it and had a hit.
Darius was the lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish. He didn’t sound black singing pop either. I’ve always loved his voice.
Black Country singers
Charlie pride - Kiss an angle good morning
Darius Rucker- It won't be like this for long
Kane brown- used to love you sober
and many more
Hootie and The Blowfish were SOOO good but really it was like 99% Darius. Such a great great artist! ... BTW this song was written by Bob Dylan in 1973 but he never finished it and I think he called it 'Rock Me Mama' ... then gave it to Old Crow Medicine Show.
Darius knows his stuff. My favorite version of this song for sure.
This is one of those songs you can't help but sing along with. Darius does a great job on it. Another song I love from him is Beers and Sunshine
Glad he liked it so much! He actually played it at the grand ole opry ,then Ole Crow Medicine Show came out and played with him. They actually wrote and originally performed it.
Bob Dylan actually wrote and recorded the the chorus and melody to this in 1973 then Old Crow Medicine Show wrote the verses a couple of decades later.
@@ZombieRodeo just going to mention Bob Dylan’s part in this song
Others have probably told you that Darius was also in a group called Hootie and the Blow Fish! Y’all should definitely listen to them, too!
Some other country Black artists: Charlie Pride (Country Music Hall of Fame) and Kane Brown. I think there are more, but this is just off the top of my head.
Neal McCoy, Ray Charles & Al Green
JAY! Charley Pride was a prolific Black country star back in the day. Check him out!
Ha ha! Everyone on the Charley Pride bandwagon. WE'RE SMART!
yessss
YES Ma' am!!! Love Charlie!!! I'm in.... All aboard the Charlie train!!!
@@michaelgilbert197 woot woot? Choo choo?
I love this song...🎵🎶🎶 it was nice to see a couple of the Duck Dynasty brothers in the video, I used to love that show 🦆 🦆 😴 👻
Dude was a rock star but just dreamed of singing country music. I love both of him...lol
Darius Rucker is Wonderful!! And he doesn't record a bad song.
Darius Rucker is started lead singer for Hoodie and the Blowfish. Good music.
Hootie not Hoodie auto correct?
Love Darius. He's so unique has a great voice
Darius Rucker was the lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish 90's band!!!! Fantastic band!!!!
I always love when Jai takes control because she always hits with fire songs which where where some of the only country I could find growing up close to Manchester England when country was a bad word in my friend group, keep on keeping on
you have to listen to the legendary Charlie Pride.... his song Kiss an an Angel Good Morning.... ( my fav song, brings back fond memories of my childhood) ....
You guys MUST do Daryl Hall(Hall and Oates) with Darius Rucker doing You Lost That Loving Feeling from Live From Daryl's House. It's the best version of that song EVER!!!
Jimmie Allen - "Best Shot"
Carolina Chocolate Drops - "Cornbread and Butter Beans"
Kane Brown - "What Ifs"
Lol I had never seen the video before! I love that Si Robertson was driving the truck! Duck Dynasty was always so fun!
I love your reaction. It is so genuine and so respectful. It shows that you have reverence for these great singers and their music that we all love. I feel the same as you and am so glad you found Darius. Keep up the enthusiasm for exploring great music that you haven't known.
My S. Carolina boi!
Jay - you've never heard of Charlie Pride? Google that name, baby!
PS: The very 1st Rodeo star was black, too.