My husband was in the Army in Dessert Storm.. This Song Means so much to Us!!! Thank God For Our Men & Women For Their Sacrifice & Service FOR OUR FREEDOM.. GOD BLESS THE USA❤️🇺🇲🙏
Go ahead....get emotional. I don't trust a man who can't cry. God gave us tears for a reason. My daddy served in the USAAF in WW2......and my son gave 21 years to the Corps, serving in Iraq and retiring as a Major. I am oh so proud of them both. We live on the back door of Quantico Marine Base, and believe me, the men and women of the Corps appreciate it when someone thanks them. I went home to Chicago for Christmas a couple of years ago, and met a young soldier going home to surprise his mom for Christmas. I thanked him for his service, and he just beamed. I know he had one happy momma that Christmas.
Lee Greenwood was excited about this rendition because they let him sing it the way he really wanted it sung. Besides The USAF Band , Lee Greenwood, Tim , Rob , Chance, and Austin. What Adam Rupp did for percussion and his jet fly by. He gets a HUGE way to kick ass Adam.. love your reactions Chris and I wish you would do more Home Free. Prayers to you and your family for your loss
Lee Greenwood said this was the first time he was able to sing this song the way he wanted to because someone was able to carry the melody. Home Free doesn't do covers. They do upgrades. And when they collaborate with the original artist (like they did with Don McLean, The Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers,, and here with Lee Greenwood) they border on the supernatural. They have a way of making the original artist/s sound even better. It's like discovering them all over again.
You asked what you were listening to: A masterpiece. Lee Greenwood still sounds great. He was able the do some adlibs to this version that he always wanted to do. This was done during quarantine and all the parts were done in the 4 cities at the beginning of this video and seamlessly edited together. The Air Force Singing Sargents were fantastic. Thank you for your heart felt reaction and to your father-in-law for his service to the country. Sorry for your loss. Keep coming back to Home Free every once in a while, there are plenty of great songs to explore. Your and your family have a blessed day.
To my fellow brothers and sisters who served during and in the Viet Nam war who were verbally (and some times physically) abused a simple "thank you" means a lot.
What a wonderful tribute to "Pop's" memory. You were so into the song I am not surprised that you caught Adam's "fly over" percussion at the end. Since you are a newer reactor to "Home Free" you might not have had the opportunity to listen to all their patriotic and social justice videos but you must. Another aspect that Home Free always endeavors to bring to their projects is to honor the legends that they are collaborating with. Thanks for doing this. 🇺🇲
That's Adam Rupp for ya.....the flyover at the end. Perfection 🥰 I have extensive military history in my family. They did this impeccably. Lee is said to have said he was so thrilled to dobthis with HF and the USAF Singing Sargeants, AND to finally sing it the way he wanted to! Word also is, that Lee asked HF, and THEY asked if he was OK with the USAF group to join. Gotta love those guys. 😍 they also covered "go redt high on that mountain" which is gorgeous!, and "my country tis of thee", which is also gorgeous 😍 ❤️
Thank You Larry !! One of the Very Best reactions I have ever heard. I cried right along with you. My Dad served and came back phsically but not in one piece mentally, now we know and have a name for it. This song should have won a Grammy in the least !!!
What a beautiful tribute! My tears are falling with you my dear Friend! You're just incredible 😍. This song always tugs at my heartstrings. Hugs hugs hugs, patti. Ps you serve everyday more than you will ever know!!!
This is by far the best version of this song, if it doesn’t bring out some emotion in one listening to this, I feel sorry for. them..I’m married to a Vietnam veteran and my pride in our military grows every time I listen to this song. Glad to see it also touched your heart.
I love this beautiful song , sung by so many wonderful people. Your father in law would have loved this song. I am Canadian but I love this song so much.
Thank You! I'm not an American, I'm here in the UK, from the UK. ... But I love this Anthem, the American Anthem, brings tears to my eyes and soul. Great lyrics, as you said profound! The singers all brought real heart felt meaning to the song. Thanks again for sharing. Enjoy your day, blessings from the UK. ❤
Larry, I want to say all ur reactions come from the heart. To answer ur ? about saying "Thank You" , no it can't be said enough. I am 71 yr old and only wish we would have heard those words coming back form Nam.
That little jet fly over at the end was courted of Mr Rupp. Best version of this song out there. Brings a tear to my eye every time I listen. Great reaction and wonderful tribute.
This is by far my favorite rendition of this song. Home Free is my absolute favorite group of any kind. Sorry for your loss. I love your reactions and wish you would react to Home Free more often.
That flag is such a treasure. When my late husband was in the Association of United States Army (a veterans organization) and was the assistant president, he organized a special program and had this song playing for part of it. Some of the rest of the program included veterans who had been in the Bataan Death March speaking. Not a dry eye in the house! We celebrate our veterans tomorrow, and our son will fly the flag in our yard in memory of his father. Thank you for your reaction.
vietnam vet. It was a long time coming. So, however trite it might seem, the "thank you for your service?" is welcomed. Friends who deserve it more and have never, will never, hear it. I won't argue right or wrong; but we should all respect those who did what they felt was right with courage and conviction. the freedoms they fought for, and some died for, include religion and convictions that might even be different than those who served. Courage to stand up for your beliefs, resulting in jail time or service time are part of that heritage of freedom.
Thank you for your honest, heartfelt reaction and thank you for recognizing and thanking our military members! Your love and appreciation of their service touches the hearts of those that have/are serving and their families. My husband served 24 years in the Navy and my son served in the Marines, and I couldn’t be more proud!❤ love your reaction and love Home Free!
My dad was a WWII VET and I miss him and my mom soooooo much..they both passed away in 1994 within 5 months of each other..I'm so proud to be one of their 10 children..🇺🇸🙏♥️
My condolences on your loss and may God bless your grief journey! May all your precious memories help you through and give you peace. ♥ yes, it's a beautiful rendition with Lee and all
Kudos to everyone involved! From the producer film crew Adam Rupp with his drums in the jet sound. God bless you I feel your pain. Be blessed. My uncle at 100 years old just passed away he was in 101st airborne for D-Day. God bless past and present to stand up for the USA! And such sacrifices...
As a retired USAF veteran, I thank you for your deep thoughts regarding this performance and the men and women it honors. I don’t think this could ever be performed better.
Great reaction! You are just a few who actually caught the "fly over" at the end...yes this is one of my all time favorite versions of an already great tribute to the US Military and the sacrifices they make and have made for ALL of our freedom. I honor the memory of "Pops" and how special of a man he was and the fond memories of him will live on long after our lives have ended. Not sure if you reacted to their version of "Brothers in Arms" but it's another awesome tribute to the fallen and just the sheer madness of war in general. I highly reccomend it. Thanks for your passion and tears - As a 72 year old grampa, I'm never afraid to shed a tear on something as touching as this. Good on you my friend! RichieC (Atlanta)
This was during quarantine so to get this produced and edited...Home Free have the best productions. Adam is a beast in this. His drum sounded so real.
And can we have a shout out for the tech support on this? It was recorded and filmed in at least 4 different locations. Even the Home Free members were not all in the same place when they sang. The sound mixers and editors for Home Free are nothing short of amazing.
Great reaction....what are you listening to....absolute perfection is what you just watched! Believe me...when they sing this live...No one is sitting....we are all standing!
Thanks for sharing this song your feelings and family history. Thank you for your appreciation of service members past and present. We are happy to hear it
Such a great tribute. You can be proud of it. Never be ashamed to cry. Let yourself go. For years I did not dare to cry. But 3 years ago I broke down, mentally but also physically. It was like a balloon that burst. Now I cry without being ashamed. Another great collaboration. What beautiful voices from everyone who sings here. And among all those people that one great incredible Adam with his inhumanly good beatboxing/percussion/mouth sounds
Thank you for sharing this with us. Loved that you dedicated this to your Pop. I believe with all my heart he’s looking down on you and smiling. Love that you had such a precious relationship with him 💕💕
You might like their version of “God Bless America”. I cry every time I see this video. No shame is that. I always thank any serviceman I see for their service. They can think I’m not cool, that’s fine. I want them to know they are honored!
I agree that when you come across some who has been part of the military a thank you for their service lets them know they do mean something to us. My family had grandparents from WW1, parents from WW2, my husband in Vietnam and many other times they have been a part of the service. God Bless them all. This song is amazing. So glad the guys were able to be with Lee Greenwood and the U.S. Airforce Band singing this song so amazingly beautiful and heartfelt. Thank you for the reaction.
Larry at their concerts when they sing this, the audience rises for the song. It's an incredible experience. Been trying to get you to understand, Home Free is *MORE* than country music...they are *THE REAL DEAL* . My cousin got drafted in 1969 and came home to Miami in 1972, minus his right leg, and with drug abuse and alcohol abuse and next to no0 help from the DoD and the VA fighting him for his rightful benefits...he went and fought, not because he wanted to but because he had to do so, and then refused to treat him decently...and in 1979 in the middle of downtown Miami he blew his brains out because he was in such despair, he had nothing to lose he thought. By the way when he left he had been a high school athlete and then in college he took up bodybuilding - and this was before the abuse of steroids became a thing in that sport, and he was a big (especially to me a 10 year old he was my idol I looked up to, all I wanted to do was grow up to be and look like him...he was a hero) and then she the shadow of that man come home defeated in every way possible, and for people to treat him so disrespectfully and the government to turn their backs on him, it was disgusting
@@judydavis7993 thanks Judy. I know I've shared this story on reactions to this and to Born in the USA - Chance's awesome rendition of that classic - because it's right that we remember our Vietnam vets, who came home "losers" to some, and were so reviled & treated horribly by many segments of our country...shameful time...
@@miamidolphinsfan my brother was drafted but joined as opposed to being drafted and went to Okinawa but didn't get treated like that because I think he immediately went to work for Boeing in Seattle, but my brother-in-law came home addicted to heroin and wasn't treated very well but he did see action and the horror of that war. He still struggles to get veterans help and can't seem to get his life straightened out. I call him The Wanderer. Doesn't let any grass grow under his feet if you know what I mean. He just seems lost.☹
@@judydavis7993 that was my cousin, he came home to Miami but for 7 years left in his life he lived on the edge of society....he was no communication with the family a lot of the time....and sometimes my parents (especially my dad who was his 1st cousin) would ask his Mom (great Aunt Ella Mae) where's Jocko (his nickname) and she sometimes wouldn't know.
Just watched your reaction to the most awesome version of God Bless the USA EVER! I have been a Home Free fan for a while, but new fan of you. I love that you got emotional! No matter how many times I hear this song, and particularly this version, it still makes me cry. Enjoyed your American Pie reaction as well. If you haven't seen the video of Home Free with The Oak Ridge Boys singing Elvira, you need to check it out. So much fun!
Shout out to Pop! I always called my grandfather "Pops" before he passed away. He was in the Navy and a Police officer (retired from both) before being a loving father and grandfather. You're emotions spoke to me on a soul to soul level.
Yes Sir, you picked a good one to dedicate!!!! Mr Greenwood's original kicked ass and made everyone proud --- for great reason. HF had their cover of it, which was awesome in it's own right and way ......... This ONE, takes the cake!!! Condolences regarding your loss --- Thoughts & Prayers to you and family ... it's tough, very tough. Those "Service" Men & Women who give and have given deserve all the praise and then some; I for one am truly thankful. Under the guise of what is "painted" or the narrative --- they are true to our Country and its People. The "World Stage" however ... Be Safe
Feel NO shame about being "patriotic"! There isn't a bit of shame involved. NEVER apologize for feeling emotion abut your family, friends, or loyalties. It's certainly not weakness, but strength! I heard Lee sing this, live, in the '80's, in the Philippines, when I was in the Air Force stationed there (retired AF). Trust me, we were all highly emotional!
I have never wished for a ❤️ option on here as much as I do right now! I am a daughter of a Navy man and a longtime volunteer at my local American Legion. This song gets me every single time I hear it.
Larry, Thanks to your father-in- law and thank you for loving our country! I have watched your reaction a couple of times because I love experiencing it with you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Don’t be ashamed…you’ve served in your own way. Someone has to hold down the home front so there’s a reason for someone else to stand on the front line. So thank YOU.
No need for an apology here for the emotions. You reacted like an american being pround of his country and the men and women that granted us the right to be a citizen of this great nation! My father is a Vietnam Vet, Uncle a Korean war vet, and grandfather a WW2 vet. If I didn't have health problems, I would have served as well. I get watery eyes with the great Lee Greenwood's first word of the song. You're a true patriot my friend, god bless and RIP to your wonderful father-in-law Pop for his service and god bless you as well.
There's an immediate gravity to the song, in just the first two verses. We're all right there with you. Anyone with human sensibilities will choke up at this. USMC here. I believe this will be my 300th time listening.
First off, THANK YOU so much for your service. I hate how canned it must sound when someone says that, but there's truly no other way to say it. The Bible says "No greater love is this, than a man lay down his life for his friends". Thank you for stepping up to be a friend for each of us. Lastly, this is on my playlist now and I can't get enough of this song!
I love it all! I am amazed how Adam did all of the percussion on this, it sounds like a drumline! Lee and the boys are fantastic, and the Air Force band's look on their faces as they sing this beautiful song is amazing! One of my favorites!
Salute to your father...love the flag! My dad was a navy fighter pilot in WWII. We could use a few great men like them right now. Each time I hear this song-the tears flow. We are blessed to live in the US of A!
They used to play this before taps every night at basic training..(in the A.F.) we'd all be singing at the top of our lungs. Getting hyped.... b4 9 o'clock lights out.. lol.. .. this was 99' Still gives me chills Unk
I love this rendition of a wonderful song. I have family who have served in the military going all the way back to WWl. And in every war since then. Have an uncle who is still MIA. so much patriotic pride in this one for me. My son-in-law served 2 tours in Iraq and he loves when people thank him for his service.....The guys made this song a masterpiece for me. Thank you HomeFree for your love and respect of our veterans and military. Thank you for a very heartfelt reaction. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸
A great heartfelt reaction and special tribute to your father-in-law! Hey, let the song blare from your car all you want to, and let the neighbors complain! Maybe some of the "woke" ones will grow some brain cells and actually learn something! GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Greenwood...here he is in his mid-seventies?.....and can still belt it out....RESPECT... and of course over the years this song is as iconic as the Star Spangled Banner....even if you don't know the words mostly likely you have heard it...
What a lovey blend of voices. God Bless you for playing this so soon after your fathers passing. I don't know if I could have held it together it would have been so raw. But Home Free strikes a cord in me so deep, their voices are so great, then you toss in Lee Greenwood in there he makes me cry everytime I hear that song. The the choir was so great. Thanks for playing this, what an awesome tribute!
I love the phenomenon called " A wall of sound". Very few groups can pull it off. Mostly happens with strong choirs. But.. Home Free and Pentatonix are great examples of the stopping power of that " wall of sound". And there couldn't have been a better song for it. Any red blooded American should tear up hearing these guys. As the family of active military and veteran, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I cry every single time I listen to it. And I have listened to this a million times. (Not kidding). What has happened to our country????
I don’t know how any American could listen to this and not get emotional!
My husband was in the Army in Dessert Storm.. This Song Means so much to Us!!! Thank God For Our Men & Women For Their Sacrifice & Service FOR OUR FREEDOM.. GOD BLESS THE USA❤️🇺🇲🙏
Thank your husband for me!
Please thank your husband for his service from me
This brought me to tears too! The best ever version of this wonderful, patriotic song. God bless our military!
Go ahead....get emotional. I don't trust a man who can't cry. God gave us tears for a reason. My daddy served in the USAAF in WW2......and my son gave 21 years to the Corps, serving in Iraq and retiring as a Major. I am oh so proud of them both. We live on the back door of Quantico Marine Base, and believe me, the men and women of the Corps appreciate it when someone thanks them. I went home to Chicago for Christmas a couple of years ago, and met a young soldier going home to surprise his mom for Christmas. I thanked him for his service, and he just beamed. I know he had one happy momma that Christmas.
I'm from Australia but we're Americas closest allie so I thank them for their service 💙
Lee Greenwood was excited about this rendition because they let him sing it the way he really wanted it sung. Besides The USAF Band , Lee Greenwood, Tim , Rob , Chance, and Austin. What Adam Rupp did for percussion and his jet fly by. He gets a HUGE way to kick ass Adam.. love your reactions Chris and I wish you would do more Home Free. Prayers to you and your family for your loss
Lee Greenwood said this was the first time he was able to sing this song the way he wanted to because someone was able to carry the melody.
Home Free doesn't do covers. They do upgrades. And when they collaborate with the original artist (like they did with Don McLean, The Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers,, and here with Lee Greenwood) they border on the supernatural. They have a way of making the original artist/s sound even better. It's like discovering them all over again.
You asked what you were listening to: A masterpiece. Lee Greenwood still sounds great. He was able the do some adlibs to this version that he always wanted to do. This was done during quarantine and all the parts were done in the 4 cities at the beginning of this video and seamlessly edited together. The Air Force Singing Sargents were fantastic. Thank you for your heart felt reaction and to your father-in-law for his service to the country. Sorry for your loss. Keep coming back to Home Free every once in a while, there are plenty of great songs to explore. Your and your family have a blessed day.
I 100% agree!!
Home Free often ends their concerts with this song. When they do, the whole audience stands and sings with them. It gave me goosebumps for sure.
To my fellow brothers and sisters who served during and in the Viet Nam war who were verbally (and some times physically) abused a simple "thank you" means a lot.
Adam nailed the vocal percussion in this one. It was a special one!! Great reaction!! 💖💖💖
Thank you and your family for your father in laws service. God bless ❤
What a wonderful tribute to "Pop's" memory. You were so into the song I am not surprised that you caught Adam's "fly over" percussion at the end. Since you are
a newer reactor to "Home Free" you might not have had
the opportunity to listen to all their patriotic and social
justice videos but you must. Another aspect that Home Free always endeavors to bring to their projects is to
honor the legends that they are collaborating with. Thanks for doing this. 🇺🇲
That's Adam Rupp for ya.....the flyover at the end. Perfection 🥰
I have extensive military history in my family. They did this impeccably. Lee is said to have said he was so thrilled to dobthis with HF and the USAF Singing Sargeants, AND to finally sing it the way he wanted to! Word also is, that Lee asked HF, and THEY asked if he was OK with the USAF group to join. Gotta love those guys. 😍 they also covered "go redt high on that mountain" which is gorgeous!, and "my country tis of thee", which is also gorgeous 😍 ❤️
Thank You Larry !! One of the Very Best reactions I have ever heard. I cried right along with you. My Dad served and came back phsically but not in one piece mentally, now we know and have a name for it. This song should have won a Grammy in the least !!!
Those flyover sounds Adam makes at the end always give me an extra dose of goosebumps 🥰
What a beautiful tribute! My tears are falling with you my dear Friend! You're just incredible 😍. This song always tugs at my heartstrings. Hugs hugs hugs, patti. Ps you serve everyday more than you will ever know!!!
Thanks again Patti!
It's not hokey to thank them for their service... It's gratitude and I want them to know it. Great honest reaction to a great version of this song.
This is by far the best version of this song, if it doesn’t bring out some emotion in one listening to this, I feel sorry for. them..I’m married to a Vietnam veteran and my pride in our military grows every time I listen to this song. Glad to see it also touched your heart.
Thank your husband for his service! Salute!
My dad was an Army Medic on the front lines in Korea. This was a wonderful tribute. Thank you!!
I love this beautiful song , sung by so many wonderful people. Your father in law would have loved this song. I am Canadian but I love this song so much.
This should be our national anthem!
Thank you Chris, a special reaction to a gorgeous rendition of this song! So thankful! ♥️ 💙
Thank you for this reaction, i am not even an America and i feel American pride whenever i listen to this song..
Thanks so much!
I played the song 10 times this morning and it was beautiful
They play this song every yr at our local fireworks celebration on the fourth of july
Thank You! I'm not an American, I'm here in the UK, from the UK. ... But I love this Anthem, the American Anthem, brings tears to my eyes and soul. Great lyrics, as you said profound! The singers all brought real heart felt meaning to the song. Thanks again for sharing. Enjoy your day, blessings from the UK. ❤
Larry, I want to say all ur reactions come from the heart. To answer ur ? about saying "Thank You" , no it can't be said enough. I am 71 yr old and only wish we would have heard those words coming back form Nam.
Thank you Ken. Your service = my freedoms. I can't thank you enough.
a belated welcome home Ken...God Bless You...
That little jet fly over at the end was courted of Mr Rupp. Best version of this song out there. Brings a tear to my eye every time I listen. Great reaction and wonderful tribute.
I love this. I have 3 sons in the military and my father and great uncles served. I can not hear this song without weeping.
Thank you so very much, David
Thank you for viewing this video! It is a very stirring rendition of a very powerful song.
This is by far my favorite rendition of this song. Home Free is my absolute favorite group of any kind. Sorry for your loss. I love your reactions and wish you would react to Home Free more often.
This one is a Homefree MASTERPIECE!!! Very powerful, emotional, patriotic and so much talent from all !!!
"Pops" was an American hero, we never forget our soldiers, nor the sacrifice the soldier AND their families make. God Bless you, sir!
Blessings to you as well!
That flag is such a treasure. When my late husband was in the Association of United States Army (a veterans organization) and was the assistant president, he organized a special program and had this song playing for part of it. Some of the rest of the program included veterans who had been in the Bataan Death March speaking. Not a dry eye in the house! We celebrate our veterans tomorrow, and our son will fly the flag in our yard in memory of his father. Thank you for your reaction.
Go rest high on that mountain is another great one!
vietnam vet. It was a long time coming. So, however trite it might seem, the "thank you for your service?" is welcomed. Friends who deserve it more and have never, will never, hear it. I won't argue right or wrong; but we should all respect those who did what they felt was right with courage and conviction. the freedoms they fought for, and some died for, include religion and convictions that might even be different than those who served. Courage to stand up for your beliefs, resulting in jail time or service time are part of that heritage of freedom.
Thank you so very much!
Thank you for your honest, heartfelt reaction and thank you for recognizing and thanking our military members! Your love and appreciation of their service touches the hearts of those that have/are serving and their families. My husband served 24 years in the Navy and my son served in the Marines, and I couldn’t be more proud!❤ love your reaction and love Home Free!
Awww, thank him for me!
Beautiful, just beautiful... the song, your reaction and you blessing dad (pops). Thank you, Chris!
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Beautiful, heartfelt reaction!!! ❤️ Thank you Pop's, for your service!!! 🙏🏻
Sooo much love.... God Bless the USA!!!!!!!!!!!! And God Bless you Larry.
You as well!
My dad was a WWII VET and I miss him and my mom soooooo much..they both passed away in 1994 within 5 months of each other..I'm so proud to be one of their 10 children..🇺🇸🙏♥️
My condolences on your loss and may God bless your grief journey! May all your precious memories help you through and give you peace. ♥ yes, it's a beautiful rendition with Lee and all
Thanks so much!
I may not be an American but I really enjoyed listening to this.
I have listened to this about 50 times and cry every time
Kudos to everyone involved! From the producer film crew Adam Rupp with his drums in the jet sound. God bless you I feel your pain. Be blessed. My uncle at 100 years old just passed away he was in 101st airborne for D-Day. God bless past and present to stand up for the USA! And such sacrifices...
As a retired USAF veteran, I thank you for your deep thoughts regarding this performance and the men and women it honors.
I don’t think this could ever be performed better.
Thank you so very much!
Thank you for your service! Our country is better because of soldiers like you. Salute!
It's ok man, cry it out. I know the song is very touching and powerful
All I can say is AWESOME !!!!
Beautiful. Gr8 reaction. Thx for sharing.
Great reaction! You are just a few who actually caught the "fly over" at the end...yes this is one of my all time favorite versions of an already great tribute to the US Military and the sacrifices they make and have made for ALL of our freedom.
I honor the memory of "Pops" and how special of a man he was and the fond memories of him will live on long after our lives have ended.
Not sure if you reacted to their version of "Brothers in Arms" but it's another awesome tribute to the fallen and just the sheer madness of war in general. I highly reccomend it.
Thanks for your passion and tears - As a 72 year old grampa, I'm never afraid to shed a tear on something as touching as this.
Good on you my friend!
RichieC (Atlanta)
Thanks so much for your very kind words!
This was during quarantine so to get this produced and edited...Home Free have the best productions.
Adam is a beast in this. His drum sounded so real.
I wish there were more than one like button to push! Love my Dad in heaven who served in the Korean War. 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷
Thanks so much and thanks to your dad that served. Mad respect.
And can we have a shout out for the tech support on this? It was recorded and filmed in at least 4 different locations. Even the Home Free members were not all in the same place when they sang. The sound mixers and editors for Home Free are nothing short of amazing.
Great reaction....what are you listening to....absolute perfection is what you just watched! Believe me...when they sing this live...No one is sitting....we are all standing!
My husband never gets emotional and he teared up when I showed this to him (he's an ARMY vet). Dolly Parton did a beautiful version of this song too.
Please thank him for me for his service!
This is beautiful and wonderful ❤️.
From this very proud Air Force Brat, I so deeply appreciate this song and your reaction!!! Thank you😊
Thank you so very much
@@larryshair If you must cry, cry with honor, with heart and with integrity
Thanks for sharing this song your feelings and family history. Thank you for your appreciation of service members past and present. We are happy to hear it
Oh Chris, hugs to you and everyone who has served and their families of which I’m one. God bless the USA 🇺🇸❤️
Thanks AJ 💗
@@larryshair I’m a family member, I didn’t serve but I respect all those who have. It’s not hokey
One of my favorites.
I get chills every time I here this song
Such a great tribute. You can be proud of it. Never be ashamed to cry. Let yourself go. For years I did not dare to cry. But 3 years ago I broke down, mentally but also physically. It was like a balloon that burst. Now I cry without being ashamed.
Another great collaboration. What beautiful voices from everyone who sings here. And among all those people that one great incredible Adam with his inhumanly good beatboxing/percussion/mouth sounds
My heart is with you… I’m crying with with you.
Thanks so much Joy!
Ugh 😕 you made me cry 😢 so sorry for your loss. This was a great reaction ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
This is THE BEST version of this song I’ve ever heard! I can’t tell you how many times I e listened to it and still it brings tears to my eyes❤️
Amazing reaction! I’ve been waiting for someone to notice the fly over at the end. I’ve watched this probably a dozen times and cry every time.
Thank you for sharing this with us. Loved that you dedicated this to your Pop. I believe with all my heart he’s looking down on you and smiling. Love that you had such a precious relationship with him 💕💕
It's beyond amazing
You might like their version of “God Bless America”. I cry every time I see this video. No shame is that. I always thank any serviceman I see for their service. They can think I’m not cool, that’s fine. I want them to know they are honored!
I agree that when you come across some who has been part of the military a thank you for their service lets them know they do mean something to us. My family had grandparents from WW1, parents from WW2, my husband in Vietnam and many other times they have been a part of the service. God Bless them all. This song is amazing. So glad the guys were able to be with Lee Greenwood and the U.S. Airforce Band singing this song so amazingly beautiful and heartfelt. Thank you for the reaction.
Thank you for a heartfelt response. Too many Americans take our freedom for granted.
Absolutely.
Larry at their concerts when they sing this, the audience rises for the song. It's an incredible experience. Been trying to get you to understand, Home Free is *MORE* than country music...they are *THE REAL DEAL* . My cousin got drafted in 1969 and came home to Miami in 1972, minus his right leg, and with drug abuse and alcohol abuse and next to no0 help from the DoD and the VA fighting him for his rightful benefits...he went and fought, not because he wanted to but because he had to do so, and then refused to treat him decently...and in 1979 in the middle of downtown Miami he blew his brains out because he was in such despair, he had nothing to lose he thought. By the way when he left he had been a high school athlete and then in college he took up bodybuilding - and this was before the abuse of steroids became a thing in that sport, and he was a big (especially to me a 10 year old he was my idol I looked up to, all I wanted to do was grow up to be and look like him...he was a hero) and then she the shadow of that man come home defeated in every way possible, and for people to treat him so disrespectfully and the government to turn their backs on him, it was disgusting
So sorry for your loss Kevin. 😥
@@judydavis7993 thanks Judy. I know I've shared this story on reactions to this and to Born in the USA - Chance's awesome rendition of that classic - because it's right that we remember our Vietnam vets, who came home "losers" to some, and were so reviled & treated horribly by many segments of our country...shameful time...
@@miamidolphinsfan my brother was drafted but joined as opposed to being drafted and went to Okinawa but didn't get treated like that because I think he immediately went to work for Boeing in Seattle, but my brother-in-law came home addicted to heroin and wasn't treated very well but he did see action and the horror of that war. He still struggles to get veterans help and can't seem to get his life straightened out. I call him The Wanderer. Doesn't let any grass grow under his feet if you know what I mean. He just seems lost.☹
@@judydavis7993 that was my cousin, he came home to Miami but for 7 years left in his life he lived on the edge of society....he was no communication with the family a lot of the time....and sometimes my parents (especially my dad who was his 1st cousin) would ask his Mom (great Aunt Ella Mae) where's Jocko (his nickname) and she sometimes wouldn't know.
I am so very sorry
Just watched your reaction to the most awesome version of God Bless the USA EVER! I have been a Home Free fan for a while, but new fan of you. I love that you got emotional! No matter how many times I hear this song, and particularly this version, it still makes me cry. Enjoyed your American Pie reaction as well. If you haven't seen the video of Home Free with The Oak Ridge Boys singing Elvira, you need to check it out. So much fun!
No shame in a tear for your country and that amazing arrangement....Lee still got the chops...Subscribed👍
Shout out to Pop! I always called my grandfather "Pops" before he passed away. He was in the Navy and a Police officer (retired from both) before being a loving father and grandfather. You're emotions spoke to me on a soul to soul level.
Thanks so much SJ!
Yes Sir, you picked a good one to dedicate!!!! Mr Greenwood's original kicked ass and made everyone proud --- for great reason. HF had their cover of it, which was awesome in it's own right and way ......... This ONE, takes the cake!!! Condolences regarding your loss --- Thoughts & Prayers to you and family ... it's tough, very tough. Those "Service" Men & Women who give and have given deserve all the praise and then some; I for one am truly thankful. Under the guise of what is "painted" or the narrative --- they are true to our Country and its People. The "World Stage" however ... Be Safe
Thanks so much Rod!
Feel NO shame about being "patriotic"! There isn't a bit of shame involved. NEVER apologize for feeling emotion abut your family, friends, or loyalties. It's certainly not weakness, but strength! I heard Lee sing this, live, in the '80's, in the Philippines, when I was in the Air Force stationed there (retired AF). Trust me, we were all highly emotional!
I have never wished for a ❤️ option on here as much as I do right now! I am a daughter of a Navy man and a longtime volunteer at my local American Legion. This song gets me every single time I hear it.
I cry every time I listen to this ! Which is about 6 times daily! We all need to hear this right now with all the diversity going on in America.
This is such an amazing collaboration with Lee Greenwood and the military. This is a beautiful version.❤❤❤
Larry, Thanks to your father-in- law and thank you for loving our country! I have watched your reaction a couple of times because I love experiencing it with you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks so much!
The song has always made me tear up too. Especially since losing my son in Iraq.
I'm so very sorry. I can't imagine that pain.
@@larryshair Thank you Brother.
Don’t be ashamed…you’ve served in your own way. Someone has to hold down the home front so there’s a reason for someone else to stand on the front line. So thank YOU.
We love you and sorry for your loss!
No need for an apology here for the emotions. You reacted like an american being pround of his country and the men and women that granted us the right to be a citizen of this great nation! My father is a Vietnam Vet, Uncle a Korean war vet, and grandfather a WW2 vet. If I didn't have health problems, I would have served as well. I get watery eyes with the great Lee Greenwood's first word of the song. You're a true patriot my friend, god bless and RIP to your wonderful father-in-law Pop for his service and god bless you as well.
There's an immediate gravity to the song, in just the first two verses.
We're all right there with you. Anyone with human sensibilities will choke up at this. USMC here. I believe this will be my 300th time listening.
First off, THANK YOU so much for your service. I hate how canned it must sound when someone says that, but there's truly no other way to say it. The Bible says "No greater love is this, than a man lay down his life for his friends". Thank you for stepping up to be a friend for each of us. Lastly, this is on my playlist now and I can't get enough of this song!
I love it all! I am amazed how Adam did all of the percussion on this, it sounds like a drumline! Lee and the boys are fantastic, and the Air Force band's look on their faces as they sing this beautiful song is amazing! One of my favorites!
Such a beautifully presented tribute, both to your father-in-law and the other men and women who served and are serving.
Salute to your father...love the flag! My dad was a navy fighter pilot in WWII. We could use a few great men like them right now. Each time I hear this song-the tears flow. We are blessed to live in the US of A!
Thanks and AMEN.
Thanks and AMEN.
They used to play this before taps every night at basic training..(in the A.F.) we'd all be singing at the top of our lungs. Getting hyped.... b4 9 o'clock lights out.. lol.. .. this was 99'
Still gives me chills Unk
I love this rendition of a wonderful song. I have family who have served in the military going all the way back to WWl. And in every war since then. Have an uncle who is still MIA. so much patriotic pride in this one for me. My son-in-law served 2 tours in Iraq and he loves when people thank him for his service.....The guys made this song a masterpiece for me. Thank you HomeFree for your love and respect of our veterans and military. Thank you for a very heartfelt reaction. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸
Rest safe now Pops. He walks with you everyday Chris. Love ❤ to you and your fsmily
Thank you so very much
A great heartfelt reaction and special tribute to your father-in-law! Hey, let the song blare from your car all you want to, and let the neighbors complain! Maybe some of the "woke" ones will grow some brain cells and actually learn something! GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!!!!!!!
I love ADAM RUPP, the beatboxer doing the sound of the jets flying by
A masterpiece!!
Mr. Greenwood...here he is in his mid-seventies?.....and can still belt it out....RESPECT...
and of course over the years this song is as iconic as the Star Spangled Banner....even if you don't know the words mostly likely you have heard it...
My husband and I are both Marine Corps Veterans and this song gets me every time I hear it.
Sincerely thank you both for your service. I think that I bleed Red White and Blue.
Best version ever, Larry I could not stop the tears, This was so moving
Thanks Paul! This was a great song!
What a lovey blend of voices. God Bless you for playing this so soon after your fathers passing. I don't know if I could have held it together it would have been so raw. But Home Free strikes a cord in me so deep, their voices are so great, then you toss in Lee Greenwood in there he makes me cry everytime I hear that song. The the choir was so great. Thanks for playing this, what an awesome tribute!
I love the phenomenon called " A wall of sound". Very few groups can pull it off. Mostly happens with strong choirs. But.. Home Free and Pentatonix are great examples of the stopping power of that " wall of sound". And there couldn't have been a better song for it. Any red blooded American should tear up hearing these guys. As the family of active military and veteran, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Thank you so much and pass along my deepest thanks to your military family. So very appreciated.