Jim Reeves was an American country & popular music singer-songwriter from the 50's-80's. He was known as "Gentleman Jim". He had many great hits such as "Mexican Joe", "Bimbo", "Four Walls", "He'll Have To Go", "Adios Amigo", "Welcome To My World", "Am I Losing You?", "I Love You Because", "I Won't Forget You", "Make The World Go Away", "Missing You" "I Can't Stop Loving You" etc. He was only 40 years old when he died in a plane crash. But he left a great legacy of music behind.
Gentleman Jim Reeves. His voice along with his manner was awesome. I remember watching the TV when his plane was missing and they had authorities out looking for it. It was a sad day and a big loss. Beautiful voice. He was a real singer.
This took me way back. What a voice Jim Reeves had! I never thought about this as a girl, but he had to be calling her from a phone booth indoors, probably at a bar. “I’ll tell the man to turn the juke box way down low.” There was no caller ID, so she answered the phone not knowing who called. Did she answer yes or no?
Known as "Gentleman Jim Reeves", this is his signature sound. Other great examples are, "Make The World Go Away", "Welcome To My World", and "Am I Losing You?".
You can find most all of his recordings here on RUclips, type his name in the bar and have loads of fun hearing this man. Most of his music was recorded at Bradley Studios in Nashville Tennessee known as the Nashville Sound. Jim and Chet Atkins a super great guitarist were responsible for the inception of the Nashville sound to include the vibraphone and strings backing the artist! Keep in mind these songs from that time period were recorded in one large room maybe with some sound screens, otherwise everyone had to know their job to record these priceless songs in one take!
Jim Reeves had what it takes to be a living legend. Gone entirely too soon. My dad played professionally in the late 40s and 50s. If you closed you're eyes you would think Jim Reeves was singing. Ironically my dad would have been 100 yesterday. Thank you for reacting to this song. Elton John did a cover of this song y'all should check out. Shawn you are a lucky man
This came out when I was a kid. My mother loved this song. When it came on the radio, everything came to a stop until it was over. We dared not make sound while Jim was singing.
My mother had almost all the LPs he had released. I learnd about Jim through my mother's heavy use of pickups on the gramophone. Some of her records were quite worn down. When I got a little older, I tried to renew her record collection and replace the most worn LPs. It has been several years since I lost my beloved Mother. But I inherited her record collection and combined with my own collection I have pretty much everything Jim has released as well as several compilation albums. If you have been so impressed of "He'll have to go", you have many good experiences waitig for you, dear Shawn and Mel. -Enjoy. . .
Another great song by Jim Reeves that I haven't seen mentioned yet is "Distant Drums". We listened to his greatest album growing up...it was one of my dad's favourite records.
In Belize in East carribean we Love JIM REEVES old to young in the 70 that that's play on the radio we didn't have TV . I've dance kiss to Jim Reeves. On Sunday nothing better than Jim all day on the radio with Patsy Cline, loretta Lynn so on.
This is the epitome of a great country song, lyrics that are understandable, music that goes along with the lyrics but doesn't overpower them, and is relatable, at least on some level, to a lot of people. It may not have happened to you or you may not have done this, but you may know someone who it has happened to or you can at least understand what is going on in the song, and it tells at least part of a story. Great reaction to a great singer. I would suggest you give a listen to Marty Robbins' song "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife". It won a grammy for best country song in 1971.
I grew up listening to Jim Reeves. My mother listened to him and He'll have to go was her favorite of his songs. What a one of a kind, amazing voice! Love his music..
Another in a long line of great Texas artists that reached the pinnacle of greatness. And another that tragically died (Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Jim Reeves, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and many more).
I love when young people can enjoy the old songs...more need to listen to them. This was the beginning of real shit....no matter what kind of music you listen to....
I'm deaf and rely on hearing aids and lip reading, I could always hear his voice in a smooth rhythm and on tv I had no problem reading his lips, his voice was beautiful. 😍
Jim Reeves had one of the best voices in Country music. He was such a talent. The only competitor he had for the top spot was Don Williams (my personal favorite). Thanks for doing this one for us, and best wishes in 2022.
Now you're playing true country music❤ Jim Reeves died in a plane crash right outside Nashville in 1964. I grew up in Nashville, not far from where he lived. Some of my favorite "Gentleman Jim" songs are mentioned above. There are a couple not mentioned; a fun song, "Billy Bayou" and a tear jerker "The Blizzard"
I have been listening to him sing sense 1980. Im 49 now he is and always will be one of my favorites of all time I have stage 3 fibrosis but each and ever time I can I will listen to him
Gentleman Jim Reeves had so many hits. You seem to be the only ones covering these wonderful hits from the past! Two great songs I did not see mentioned here are Distant Drums and Hawaiin Wedding Song.
My father had a beer with Jim R. Back in his airforce days in texas. My father had all his records too. He played them when he would drink. I still remeber those days growing up. Now 63yrs old
Jim Reeves was the first true international star. He did songs in languages from South Africa and in Dutch. He died in a plane crash in 1964. But he continued to have top 10 hits to around 1982. That's how popular he was. He had #1 hits all over the world. This song was also a #2 pop hit and a top 5 R&B hit.
This was indeed a smash hit back in the day. I remember it was my grandpa's favorite song. Yes, they did have competition in relationships back then, and unfaithfulness didn't go over well...just like now. LOL
Gentleman Jim Reeves had the best male vocals in country music history....and he sang duets with the greatest female country vocalist in Patsy Cline. Amazing.
I remember hearing him sing a song that could have been called “little child”. I played one of his gospel albums over and over in the mid 1960s because of that song but cannot remember the title.
Thank you guys for playing Jim Reeves,I've been a fan since junior high 45 years ago.Since it's wintertime,may I suggest Jim's classic"The Blizzard",a great story song and a tearjerker too
Even though we lost him 5 years before I was born I'm lucky my dad loved his music and made me fall in love with his music. "Welcome to my World" is another great 1
Ive said or years now, that if I could have anyone's singing voice, it would be Jim Reeves or Ricky Van Shelton!!! Such smooth baritone from both of them!
Can you believe that deep, silky voice? That was probably the very first song that I learned to sing as a kid, We lost way too many great great artist way too soon. When I was a kid all my mom only ever listened too country music. As I got a little older I loved pop and rock and roll music like the Beatles, but as a kid I really thought that when I 'grew up' I would naturally prefer country music to everything else, just as a matter of maturing. 🤣🤣🤣
Oh the sweet memories. Of all6 of us kids sitting on the sofa . Watching Mom and Dad sway twirling and Dipping across the living room. Thx for sharing ♥ your reaction.
I am a Canadian married to a Trinidadian man and Jim Reeves is loved in Trinidad too. My husband's aunt played Jim Reeves all the time at limes (BBQS). Great reaction. Cheers from Canada
Jim Reeves was one of the best Country Crooners and my personal favorite. He died much too young in a small plane crash in a plane that he was piloting. He had become caught in a storm, and Reeves suffered spatial disorientation (he didn’t know if he was going up or down) While preoccupied with trying to re-establish his ground references, Reeves let his airspeed get too low and stalled the aircraft and crashed into the ground. The year was 1964 and Jim Reeves died at only 40 years old.
Jim Reeves has a rich deep voice that sets a real mood. One of his best known classics in that tone is Welcome to my World.
Jim Reeves was an American country & popular music singer-songwriter from the 50's-80's. He was known as "Gentleman Jim". He had many great hits such as "Mexican Joe", "Bimbo", "Four Walls", "He'll Have To Go", "Adios Amigo", "Welcome To My World", "Am I Losing You?", "I Love You Because", "I Won't Forget You", "Make The World Go Away", "Missing You" "I Can't Stop Loving You" etc. He was only 40 years old when he died in a plane crash. But he left a great legacy of music behind.
I love your knowledge and well said
He died in 1964…. Tho his songs were recorded through the 80s
@@dr3putt62 That's right.
@@dr3putt62 His records Charted into the 80's
Your are wrong Mr reeves died in a plane crash in the mid 60s
My sister that pasted years ago, loved him, her favorite. Memories
Gentleman Jim Reeves. His voice along with his manner was awesome. I remember watching the TV when his plane was missing and they had authorities out looking for it. It was a sad day and a big loss. Beautiful voice. He was a real singer.
Jim was big in the 50s he was called mr. velvet. He was killed in an airplane accident.
Ah, happy memories of my late mother, who was a huge fan of Jim Reeves and absolutely loved this song.
Exactly the same for me x
My mom loved him too. I remember her talking about him when I was a kid.
so was i my fav singer
Same here.
My Mother passed away recently, and I remember listening to Jim Reeves with her.
I had "I love you because" played at her funeral......
@@mythgreatbritain now that is a good song as well. He had quite a few. A good choice for her I imagine x
This took me way back. What a voice Jim Reeves had! I never thought about this as a girl, but he had to be calling her from a phone booth indoors, probably at a bar. “I’ll tell the man to turn the juke box way down low.” There was no caller ID, so she answered the phone not knowing who called. Did she answer yes or no?
Who could say no to that beautiful voice?
Jim Reeves. One of the purest voices blessed by God.
One of the top male voices of all time, doesn’t matter which song you pick, he makes them all sound great!
My parents had most of Jim Reeves albums so this takes me right back to my childhood 😊 Such a smooth and distinctive voice.
Known as "Gentleman Jim Reeves", this is his signature sound. Other great examples are, "Make The World Go Away", "Welcome To My World", and "Am I Losing You?".
Make The World Go Away was sung by Eddy Arnold, not Jim Reeves.
Jim Reeves was famous world wide. It was a sad day when he died in that plane crash.
Gentleman Jim
One of the most beautiful voices ever. Such mellow music. I’d love to hear more
You can find most all of his recordings here on RUclips, type his name in the bar and have loads of fun hearing this man. Most of his music was recorded at Bradley Studios in Nashville Tennessee known as the Nashville Sound. Jim and Chet Atkins a super great guitarist were responsible for the inception of the Nashville sound to include the vibraphone and strings backing the artist! Keep in mind these songs from that time period were recorded in one large room maybe with some sound screens, otherwise everyone had to know their job to record these priceless songs in one take!
Jim Reeves had what it takes to be a living legend. Gone entirely too soon. My dad played professionally in the late 40s and 50s. If you closed you're eyes you would think Jim Reeves was singing. Ironically my dad would have been 100 yesterday. Thank you for reacting to this song. Elton John did a cover of this song y'all should check out. Shawn you are a lucky man
You can't go wrong with Jim Reeves. He is one of my go to's!
I LOVED your reactions ! My Dad who passed away last year loved this song
Smoothest male voice back in the day, one of the most unbelievable voices of all time!!!
Interesting song called ( Distance Drums )" by Jim R.
Jim Reeves sings the beautiful song “Welcome to my World”. You should definitely listen to an Eddie Arnold record and a Connie Smith!
Ain't nothin new under the sun.
Try"Welcome To My World" by Jim Reeves it's a must!!!
This came out when I was a kid. My mother loved this song. When it came on the radio, everything came to a stop until it was over. We dared not make sound while Jim was singing.
Jim Reeves!!
Velvet voice. Try "Welcome to my world"!!
My dad played this song back in 1971 and I still love it
My mother had almost all the LPs he had released. I learnd about Jim through my mother's heavy use of pickups on the gramophone. Some of her records were quite worn down. When I got a little older, I tried to renew her record collection and replace the most worn LPs.
It has been several years since I lost my beloved Mother. But I inherited her record collection and combined with my own collection I have pretty much everything Jim has released as well as several compilation albums. If you have been so impressed of "He'll have to go", you have many good experiences waitig for you, dear Shawn and Mel.
-Enjoy. . .
True Classic Country!
His voice was so pure. One of the greats who won’t b forgotten.
Be at peace
🐥🇨🇦🐥be well
Jim Reeves had a great voice. I think he was a newsreader before he started singing. He had some pretty good songs too - Blizzard, Distant Drums
He has the most beautiful voice & the way he delivers the message/lyrics is to die for.
Another great song by Jim Reeves that I haven't seen mentioned yet is "Distant Drums". We listened to his greatest album growing up...it was one of my dad's favourite records.
Distant Drums is my favorite.
I have to say mel has the most gorgeous smile a blessed man shawn the song is absolutely magnificent gentleman jim reeves
In Belize in East carribean we Love JIM REEVES old to young in the 70 that that's play on the radio we didn't have TV . I've dance kiss to Jim Reeves. On Sunday nothing better than Jim all day on the radio with Patsy Cline, loretta Lynn so on.
I grew up on Jim reeves. He was known as the man with the million dollar voice
I used to come home from work, turn out the lights,
then stretch out on the couch, listening to Jim Reeves
This is the epitome of a great country song, lyrics that are understandable, music that goes along with the lyrics but doesn't overpower them, and is relatable, at least on some level, to a lot of people. It may not have happened to you or you may not have done this, but you may know someone who it has happened to or you can at least understand what is going on in the song, and it tells at least part of a story. Great reaction to a great singer. I would suggest you give a listen to Marty Robbins' song "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife". It won a grammy for best country song in 1971.
Marty Robbins also died in the plane crash that Jim was flying
I haven't heard Jim Revees sing since I was a kid in the 60s. He was always regarded as having the golden voice of country .
The talent that's still unrecognized by many people and Country music is filled with Gems like these. The best music there is.
LOVE your reaction. Awesome song from WAAAAYY back from an outstanding bass singer. What a voice he had, OMG!
💞13 Years!!!💞 ✨Congratulations!!! ✨ 🥂 To a lifetime together, as One! 🥂
Jim Reeves was my Mother’s favorite singer…. Followed very closely by her love of Charlie Pride.
jim reeves memorial is on highway 79 outside of Carthage, Texas..it is beautiful...you will like Don Gibson..
On the Wings of a dove, jim Reeves
The Man with the Velvet Voice !
Music of my youth.
That voice.
I remember my dad listening to this song when I was a kid. I am 69 years old now and still love this song.
I was born. 1950. I remember this song in my house &. My dad singing it all the time. 🎸🎸💞💞💞💞💞💞
The Velvet Voice of Jim Reeves
Gentleman jim reeves the man with the velvet voice
Wow, im 70. I remember this great song. The thing is, great songs are always great!
My mom loved Jim Reeves and I can see why his voice is so smooth
One of the smoothest voices to ever sing a country song.
These 2 are brilliant with every reaction his expressions make me laugh 😃 seem like a really good couple 💑
My daddy's favorite singer. He use to walk around singing, " Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone". Good memories.
My dad loved Jim listening to this brings back memories.
Listened to Jim Reeves growing up and love his music! Makes me think of memories of my Dad!
I like this song so much and Jim has a classic voice.❤❤❤
I grew up listening to Jim Reeves. My mother listened to him and He'll have to go was her favorite of his songs. What a one of a kind, amazing voice! Love his music..
Another in a long line of great Texas artists that reached the pinnacle of greatness. And another that tragically died (Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Jim Reeves, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and many more).
I love when young people can enjoy the old songs...more need to listen to them. This was the beginning of real shit....no matter what kind of music you listen to....
I'm deaf and rely on hearing aids and lip reading, I could always hear his voice in a smooth rhythm and on tv I had no problem reading his lips, his voice was beautiful. 😍
Jim Reeves had one of the best voices in Country music. He was such a talent. The only competitor he had for the top spot was Don Williams (my personal favorite). Thanks for doing this one for us, and best wishes in 2022.
Now you're playing true country music❤ Jim Reeves died in a plane crash right outside Nashville in 1964. I grew up in Nashville, not far from where he lived. Some of my favorite "Gentleman Jim" songs are mentioned above. There are a couple not mentioned; a fun song, "Billy Bayou" and a tear jerker "The Blizzard"
It’s so maddening how many musicians have been lost in plane crashes ! It’s really unbelievable.
The blizzard is one of the saddest songs. Makes me cry everytime.
Jim Reeves Had A Beautiful Voice 💙
Growing up as a kid i would hear this on the am radio , now i sing it to my wife and she loves it 😊❤
Always makes me tear up. Puts me right back in grandpas car on the long ride to Florida for the summer.
I have been listening to him sing sense 1980.
Im 49 now he is and always will be one of my favorites of all time
I have stage 3 fibrosis but each and ever time I can I will listen to him
You just can not go wrong with any song sung by Jim Reeves. He was one of a kind, and his music is timeless.
"Distant Drums", "My Cathedral", "We Thank Thee", "Where We'll Never Grow Old", "The Blizzard", "Welcome To My World"....❤❤❤❤❤
SUPPERTIME brings back memories of our dearly departed.
Always gives me goosebumps
Gentleman Jim Reeves sang a great 1961 (my graduation year) Willie Nelson song "Hello walls". You will love this one too!!!
"The Blizzard" - powerful and moving. You WON'T regret it.
You have just discovered one of the greatest voices in country music.
Gentleman Jim Reeves had so many hits. You seem to be the only ones covering these wonderful hits from the past! Two great songs I did not see mentioned here are Distant Drums and Hawaiin Wedding Song.
My father had a beer with Jim R. Back in his airforce days in texas. My father had all his records too. He played them when he would drink. I still remeber those days growing up. Now 63yrs old
My dad passed away in ‘93 and he loved Jim Reeves and Loretta Lynn. Try Distant Drums. Best memories ever!
Jim Reeves was the first true international star. He did songs in languages from South Africa and in Dutch. He died in a plane crash in 1964. But he continued to have top 10 hits to around 1982. That's how popular he was. He had #1 hits all over the world. This song was also a #2 pop hit and a top 5 R&B hit.
I still do this song at every show. I will never have his voice but I love this song and Welcome to my world.
He was known as Gentleman Jim, and with his velvety voice, this former baseball player became a very important part in Country Music
Gentleman Jim was truly a class act! One of the best! This is country music, not the stuff you hear today.
This was indeed a smash hit back in the day. I remember it was my grandpa's favorite song. Yes, they did have competition in relationships back then, and unfaithfulness didn't go over well...just like now. LOL
Gentleman Jim Reeves had the best male vocals in country music history....and he sang duets with the greatest female country vocalist in Patsy Cline. Amazing.
Try Welcome to my World by Jim Reeves. Beautiful song!
Jim Reeves has wonderful gospel music too.
I remember hearing him sing a song that could have been called “little child”. I played one of his gospel albums over and over in the mid 1960s because of that song but cannot remember the title.
He has the most beautiful voice.
Thank you guys for playing Jim Reeves,I've been a fan since junior high 45 years ago.Since it's wintertime,may I suggest Jim's classic"The Blizzard",a great story song and a tearjerker too
My favourite singer of all time, learned about Jim's songs from my mum.his songs and memory will live on.legend of country...
Even though we lost him 5 years before I was born I'm lucky my dad loved his music and made me fall in love with his music. "Welcome to my World" is another great 1
Ive said or years now, that if I could have anyone's singing voice, it would be Jim Reeves or Ricky Van Shelton!!! Such smooth baritone from both of them!
Jim Reeves...simply the best! Always been a favorite of mine! His voice is so smooth! He has a plethora of hits!
Been pushing hard for this because y’all Have To Hear one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded:
Willie Nelson & Ray Price - Faded Love
Can you believe that deep, silky voice? That was probably the very first song that I learned to sing as a kid, We lost way too many great great artist way too soon. When I was a kid all my mom only ever listened too country music. As I got a little older I loved pop and rock and roll music like the Beatles, but as a kid I really thought that when I 'grew up' I would naturally prefer country music to everything else, just as a matter of maturing. 🤣🤣🤣
Please listen to Jim Reeves Welcome To My World And When Two Worlds Collide they are 100% worth listening to
Frank Borman and Jim Lovell often sang this song together on Gemini 7 to pass the time during their 14 days in space in 1965.
Oh the sweet memories. Of all6 of us kids sitting on the sofa . Watching Mom and Dad sway twirling and Dipping across the living room. Thx for sharing ♥ your reaction.
I am a Canadian married to a Trinidadian man and Jim Reeves is loved in Trinidad too. My husband's aunt played Jim Reeves all the time at limes (BBQS). Great reaction. Cheers from Canada
Love seeing young people introduced the artists like Jim Reeves. One of the finest male vocalists of all time IMO.
You guys need to hear Jim when he sings Bimbo. I think you're gonna love it.
Grew up listening to Jim. One of my most liked singers
Jim Reeves was one of the best Country Crooners and my personal favorite. He died much too young in a small plane crash in a plane that he was piloting. He had become caught in a storm, and Reeves suffered spatial disorientation (he didn’t know if he was going up or down) While preoccupied with trying to re-establish his ground references, Reeves let his airspeed get too low and stalled the aircraft and crashed into the ground. The year was 1964 and Jim Reeves died at only 40 years old.