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.
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..
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
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.
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.
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 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
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
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 love watching your reactions. I grew up with this music, but watching you guys are rediscover it, brings a whole new dimension and appreciation to it. Know, what you are doing is very uniting.
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
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.
This is my first night watching your channel. I must say that you two have the most feeling and expression of any other music reactions I've seen. Way to go! Very appreciated.
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. . .
You two just took me back to my childhood! Waaayyy back. My mom dearly loved Jim Reeves. Nearly every night my folks would stack albums six deep on our huge console stereo and we would fall asleep to music (everyone had speakers in their room). Jim Reeves was always in the stack. Check out Welcome To My World, it's one of his best.
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.
There will only be only one Jim reeves, this was when country music, had heartfelt songs, this is classic country music at its best. My late belovedom, loved this old classic country music. Remember growing up listening to this on 8-tracks.
This is one of the few records in my mum and dads radiogram. I grew up with this deep,rich voice. He has so many more songs. Someone else has listed a few please check them out 🌸🌸
You guys are so cute, keep up all those sweet words.:) I sense that doing this channel together is often romantic for you two because the tender and meaningful words from the older songs really touch your hearts. Its really nice you can share this together. People always tell my husband and I that we are the "love birds" (we have been married 33 years) , I think you two have now officially joined "love bird" club. Great reaction, lots of fun, have a great day. :)
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....
Hi guys, absolutely loved your reaction to the great Jim Reeves. Seeing your reaction Mel, made my heart smile. Back when that was recorded, it was called country and western music, A very different world compared to today. Your reaction made me laugh, and I thank you for that. Anyway now I'll have to go, 👍 Thanks Shawn&Mel. Take care guys, cheers from Allan in (Scotland). 😅
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 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
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.
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.
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?
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
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!
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.
My parents had most of Jim Reeves albums so this takes me right back to my childhood 😊 Such a smooth and distinctive voice.
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!
You can't go wrong with Jim Reeves. He is one of my go to's!
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
Smoothest male voice back in the day, one of the most unbelievable voices of all time!!!
His voice was so pure. One of the greats who won’t b forgotten.
Be at peace
🐥🇨🇦🐥be well
I LOVED your reactions ! My Dad who passed away last year loved this song
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.
LOVE your reaction. Awesome song from WAAAAYY back from an outstanding bass singer. What a voice he had, OMG!
I have to say mel has the most gorgeous smile a blessed man shawn the song is absolutely magnificent gentleman jim reeves
The talent that's still unrecognized by many people and Country music is filled with Gems like these. The best music there is.
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 .
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..
He has the most beautiful voice & the way he delivers the message/lyrics is to die for.
Jim Reeves was famous world wide. It was a sad day when he died in that plane crash.
You just can not go wrong with any song sung by Jim Reeves. He was one of a kind, and his music is timeless.
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
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.
My dad loved Jim listening to this brings back memories.
Jim Reeves...simply the best! Always been a favorite of mine! His voice is so smooth! He has a plethora of hits!
Listened to Jim Reeves growing up and love his music! Makes me think of memories of my Dad!
jim reeves memorial is on highway 79 outside of Carthage, Texas..it is beautiful...you will like Don Gibson..
Jim Reeves is one of my favorite singers of all time. A master! Great reaction. 🇺🇸👍🔥💯⭐
My favourite singer of all time, learned about Jim's songs from my mum.his songs and memory will live on.legend of country...
My dad used to play and sing this song for my mom. She was a big Jim Reeves fan. I still know all the words. Thanks for the memories 😊☮️❤️🌻👵🏼
These 2 are brilliant with every reaction his expressions make me laugh 😃 seem like a really good couple 💑
Jim Reeves sings the beautiful song “Welcome to my World”. You should definitely listen to an Eddie Arnold record and a Connie Smith!
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.
Nashville, TN born and raised and I love it when y'all play my classic country music.
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
This is one of my father's favorite songs. I remember growing up hearing my father sing this song all the time. Brings back memories.
You have just discovered one of the greatest voices in country music.
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 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
I still do this song at every show. I will never have his voice but I love this song and Welcome to my world.
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
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.
What a voice. Love this man. I grew up listening to this music. Great era for Country music.
I like this song so much and Jim has a classic voice.❤❤❤
Always makes me tear up. Puts me right back in grandpas car on the long ride to Florida for the summer.
my mother had this on one of her records when i was growing up, and i've always loved it. i've always loved his voice, too.
Gentleman Jim...wonderful to dance to.
Jim was big in the 50s he was called mr. velvet. He was killed in an airplane accident.
Omg you found Jim Reeves!!!! He is so wonderful. I sing this song all the time. My wife now knows the words, 😆
I love watching your reactions. I grew up with this music, but watching you guys are rediscover it, brings a whole new dimension and appreciation to it. Know, what you are doing is very uniting.
Always gives me goosebumps
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
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
That voice! Learned to love these from my mother. Some memories are worth keeping.
Great reaction guys, your firing on all cylinders with your pics to react to....best reactors on RUclips ...by far... keep going guys ...love it !!!
This is my first night watching your channel. I must say that you two have the most feeling and expression of any other music reactions I've seen. Way to go! Very appreciated.
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. . .
My mom loved Jim Reeves and I can see why his voice is so smooth
Growing up as a kid i would hear this on the am radio , now i sing it to my wife and she loves it 😊❤
You two just took me back to my childhood! Waaayyy back. My mom dearly loved Jim Reeves. Nearly every night my folks would stack albums six deep on our huge console stereo and we would fall asleep to music (everyone had speakers in their room). Jim Reeves was always in the stack. Check out Welcome To My World, it's one of his best.
I was born. 1950. I remember this song in my house &. My dad singing it all the time. 🎸🎸💞💞💞💞💞💞
True Classic Country!
Love you guys reaction to this!!! To go back and enjoy beautiful music like this!
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.
Voice like silk. Love hearing him. Always have. Thanks guys.
Gentleman Jim
Wow, im 70. I remember this great song. The thing is, great songs are always great!
There will only be only one Jim reeves, this was when country music, had heartfelt songs, this is classic country music at its best. My late belovedom, loved this old classic country music. Remember growing up listening to this on 8-tracks.
beautiful, a voice so gentle and pure
Gentleman Jim was truly a class act! One of the best! This is country music, not the stuff you hear today.
I love that you two love Gentleman Jim! He was such a great vocalist! One of the all time greats.
I grew up on Jim reeves. He was known as the man with the million dollar voice
This is one of the few records in my mum and dads radiogram. I grew up with this deep,rich voice. He has so many more songs. Someone else has listed a few please check them out 🌸🌸
My daddy's favorite singer. He use to walk around singing, " Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone". Good memories.
You guys are so cute, keep up all those sweet words.:) I sense that doing this channel together is often romantic for you two because the tender and meaningful words from the older songs really touch your hearts. Its really nice you can share this together. People always tell my husband and I that we are the "love birds" (we have been married 33 years) , I think you two have now officially joined "love bird" club. Great reaction, lots of fun, have a great day. :)
Grew up listening to Jim. One of my most liked singers
I used to come home from work, turn out the lights,
then stretch out on the couch, listening to Jim Reeves
Such a relaxing smooth voice . I love his music
My Dad's favorite... heard him all the time
Great 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’d forgotten what a beautiful song this is! Thx!
My grandfather dang gospel and mr. Reeves was a big inspiration to him... he had all his records ... thank u for the memories
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....
Hi guys, absolutely loved your reaction to the great Jim Reeves. Seeing your reaction Mel, made my heart smile. Back when that was recorded, it was called country and western music, A very different world compared to today. Your reaction made me laugh, and I thank you for that. Anyway now I'll have to go, 👍 Thanks Shawn&Mel.
Take care guys, cheers from Allan in (Scotland). 😅
My dad passed away in ‘93 and he loved Jim Reeves and Loretta Lynn. Try Distant Drums. Best memories ever!
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.
Jim Reeves Had A Beautiful Voice 💙
Interesting song called ( Distance Drums )" by Jim R.
Another classic I grew up will, and still listen to too! Great reaction and great song choice!
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. 😍
The Man with the Velvet Voice !
Music of my youth.
That voice.
Try"Welcome To My World" by Jim Reeves it's a must!!!
My mum and dads song. I remember them dancing around the dining room to this. Miss them so much.
Gentleman Jim Reeves sang a great 1961 (my graduation year) Willie Nelson song "Hello walls". You will love this one too!!!
Jim Reeves was my Mother’s favorite singer…. Followed very closely by her love of Charlie Pride.
Gentleman jim reeves the man with the velvet voice