Amen! Unfortunately I went to a church when I was a kid where several members of one prominent family were incredibly racist. I never knew that until I took my best friend to church with me and they treated him badly. He was black and it really turned me off of church for a long time.
My own dad abandoned me and my brother in the middle of Arizona , in the 70's , my mother never re married , but a man named Jimmy ( a black man) was always a father figure to me
My JV football coach was the first influential Black man in my life and I still think about him. He made me a better teenager & person and I didn't want to let him down. Some of the kids didn't treat me the same because of the way I looked. But Coach Pack gave me the chance and I ran with it and earned respect. Forever grateful.
I’m 60 now and had almost the same grandfather figure when I was 13, he passed away 2 years later. Broke my hart. He shaped who I am to this very day, I think about him to this day. Never underestimate the power of influence on a boys life to become a good man. I thank God to this very day for him.
This song is about our relationship with Jesus. That old man from Ronnie's childhood taught him about the real meaning of faith and love. We all should strive to be more like that old man, a wise and devote Christian.
Yes it was. He’s given interviews about it. He said that Old Man Wrigley was the person who most influenced his faith in God. Ronnie Dunn went to seminary school to become a preacher. This song is a tribute to the man who brought him to God and helped structure his faith. He won’t do the song live because he can’t make it through it without getting emotional and choking up.
If a song can bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eyes, then the writer and singer have done their job to leave a lasting memory in your soul you will always remember. Great song and video.
The best part of this video is that this child needed a father figure in his life just as this man needed a child to nurture. This child was raised to believe in what was in people's hearts, not by the color of their skin. The world would be a better place if people could keep seeing people's hearts through the eyes of children, and not the bigotry of elders.
I watched a guy walk into the middle of class one day about 2 weeks into my 1st semester in college in Ireland 🇮🇪 & the teacher told him he was interrupted class, & asked him to leave. I laughed at the thought of him busting into class & then being told to leave. He was a Black Nigerian guy. Anyway turns out he became my best friend & one of the most special people I ever knew .
Beautiful song and wonderful video. I can feel the boys loss....I was as blessed in my life like this young man because I had a Mr. Wrigley. His name was Les. He was one the maintenance men at Dorset Village in Los Angeles, Ca. in the 1950s & 60's. Les was the best man I ever met. Les, God Bless you and thank for you for your friendship, humor, support and wisdom.
True love from the heart is color blind. This is heart wrenching watching the bond of love, but cannot be destroyed by a slow ride in a hearse. WE BELIEVE there is more in life. I’m a 74 y/o (white) man from Kansas and we have to love and try to build on trust and relationships every day, one loving human being at a time. Peace and love, my brother and sister! Ciao!
Mannn, yall got me over here like Jai grabbing tissues. I didnt expect that. I appreciate the shout out. That's really cool. I just try to show love to people that are real and hope its reciprocated. That's all we can do in life and you by no means owe me anything considering the content you've both put out.✌❤💯
Dunn's voice; Brooks' guitar playing skills; the Gospel SANGERS brining in the melody and the VIDEO (mini -movie) that interwove it all together---further impacting the beauty of such a great moral telling story. Musical geniuses and all who their respective roles in this TIMELESS master piece.
They gave and took from each other ! Precious gifts of a far reaching friendship that lasts a lifetime ! Those of us so blessed are truly lucky people !
While Kix Brooks was the lead singer on their bigger hits, Ronnie Dunn had the blue eyed soul voice that tugged at ur heart on the deeper more meaningful songs. This was a personal song written about an older black combat vet that had a huge impression on his youth and life. This song won them Single of the a Year, Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year. It’s also ranked in the Top 40 country’s saddest songs and that’s a huge feat in itself.
We loose our fathers in many ways and the fact that the young man found the friendship in a neighbor who has had his own lose was part of the beauty of the story , God bless you both
Song is great reminder of the truth of Jesus. Being human isn't about race or even culture. It's about relationships, and love and kindness. Something we need more of in this ol world.
In 2020 my Momma passed from cancer. During our last few months together she requested this song (and only song she requested) to be played at her funeral. I had never heard it, and couldn't/didn't listen to it until the day she passed. I cried like a baby. I BELIEVE Momma. And I KNOW it doesn't all end with a ride in a hearse. Jesus Christ is The Way, The Truth and The Life...and the only way to the Father. I had a dream just a year or so before Mom got sick (or really we just didnt know yet 😔) that I was at her house at her feet crying and telling her I forgave her for the past, I repented for the things I did and said that did not honor her over the years and then I washed her feet. Then I woke up. That day I text her and told her what God laid on my heart. I said to her what I said in the dream and she said she said she loved me and she wished she could hear it every day. (I didnt mention washing her feet, she probably would have thought I was weird or something lol) Fast forward to 2020 and we found out she was sick. 3 months later she was paralyzed from the waist down (due to the cancer spreading). I took her in to take care of her. She didnt want that because she didnt want to put me through that, but I said no, you are my Momma and nobody will take care of you like someone who loves you. So she stayed. (Plus she cooked in a nursing home for over 20 years and knew how they treated patient's.) Anyway, it wasnt until one day I was giving her a sponge bath and got on the floor to wash her feet that I realized God restored our relationship and humbled me like never before... washing my mommas feet. She passed 2 days before my 40th birthday. One of the best moments was when I was helping her and she looked me in the eyes and said "Thank you for loving me so much". 😭💖 It wasn't always easy, she was "stubborn as a mule", as they say, but she was a fighter. Always was. All I could do was LOVE HER LIKE JESUS. So thats what I did. By the grace of God.
Exactly! It was about Jesus without actually saying His all powerful name! Everyone needs to hear of Him. Not everyone is ready to listen if you lead off with his name though! JESUS to the end!
It's got nothing to do with Jesus and why do people have to bring religion into everything? It's about the relationship between an elderly black man at one end of of his time here and a young white kid at the beginning of his and what each gives to the other, which would be the case regardless, even if they were both atheists.
Sean Scanlon “I raise my hands, bow my head, I’m finding more and more truth in the words written in red they tell me that there’s more to life than just what I can see. I believe.” There may be other things to take from this song but it is definitely about Jesus.
Sean Scanlon it obviously emphasizes the faith the old man had that influenced the boys life. “The words written in red” refer to the red print in the Bible, being Jesus’ spoken words.
@@seanscanlon9067 you are wrong,, But thats ok In a good way....The old man is talking about seeing his loved ones again, Because he Believes in the scriptures Notice the bible Notice the after life wishes he has , yes the kid is hurt by the passing of the man, But he now also Believes he will see him again,, In the end, the bible is open, Sure the pic of the old mans family is in it, But the Word s I believe is about Believing in jesus words, For whom ever believes in me shall have everlasting life, Its from a true story That Dunn wrote about that encounter with the old man in his own life FACT GOD BLESS And it should always be about our creator
My Gradmother was best friends with her black male neighbor when I was six yrs old. I am 75 now and I still remember them sitting on front porch and laughing their heads off. I loved it. Jesus breaks all barriers
This was the video that brought me to your channel a year ago. This song, these words, this video hits home with a lot from my generation. Because I can remember my visiting neighbors with my grandparents and taking food to families when someone passed away or needed whatever. Many occasions women, black ladies and white, would do the same for my grandma. It was just what you did no matter your color. They never said to us kids” you know , Mrs. so and so, the black lady” it was always their name period. So I raised my kids and now my children the same. There are more people who believe in God and love no matter what but the media won’t show that. 🤨
Family... one of the greatest songs ever written, one of the greatest bands ever put together, and one of the greatest dinners to hold a mic! Thank you... I cry every time I hear this! I too, was father less...
One of my favorite songs that helps me out. I lost my grandfather a few years ago. We were close, very close!! So this gives me strength and helps me remember him and what he taught me.
This is about a beautiful long friendship between this boy and wise old fellow. This is really about the cycle of life, the old man knew he wouldn't live forever, but what this young man gained from knowing & loving & respecting his elder, is priceless.Country is soulful story telling. Brookes and Dunn are great. Music is what moves me, don't care what era or style it comes from, if it moves me, I love it.
I am a 70 year old woman and just watched you for the first time. I just want to say that you two are amazing. The love and respect you have for each other shines through. Already love you guys. God Bless You
Crushed me. He taught him something else very special… To believe. There is something more than what we have here in life and that old man pass that on to him.
Half and Jai, I love you guys!!!! I've been a firefighter for 20 years in a 90% low income city. I'm a country boy, but I love the people of the city I serve and protect. Y'alls videos show diversity and love and it makes me so happy!!!! If the rest of the world could just get along. Country music is what I grew up on, but I love all music. Keep up the awesome work, and Jai, if Half messes with you, just call me the Big Sexy!!!!!
True story about Brooks & Dunn... The night prior to their concert in the 90s, they were at "The Cat's Meow", a karaoke bar on Bourbon St in New Orleans. They signed up for one of their OWN songs, got on stage and started singing. One of the patrons was quoted in The Times-Picayune newspaper to have said, "Damn, they look just like them, too bad they can't sing as good!".
Wow! That brought tears to my eyes! 😥 Such a beautiful story of a good man and a young boy. The old man had lots to say and what was nice.... the young boy loved to lessen. The song brought me right there with the story. 💯😔
We all bleed red. We LOVE & we DIE. This is a powerful song of love & death. Unconditional. Without the BS. BTW. The lead singer Ronnie Dunn went to divinity school and this is his song about a special Man he knew growing up. Thank GOD he recorded it. Thank You both for the reaction video.
You two are remarkable. I like the way you respected the song and didn't pause and babble all the way through it like so many do. Your faces, as the song played, said everything and words weren't really even necessary. Thoughtful and soulful commentary and thank you both very much.
One of my favorite songs, videos and reaction couples. I like the respect, concern and love you seem to have for each other. Thanks for entertaining me the way you have.
I absolutely hand's down tear up and cry, from a place deep in my soul, so wanting this in our world. Grew up raised in Civil Rights era, still remember watching MLKJR EPIC, I Had A Dream speech, on our only TV, small portable black and white with rabbit ears. God Bless, Thankyou MLKJR, from the bottom of my heart, for putting stepping stones for this, now old woman❣️R.I.P. MLKJR ❤️☝🏻🕊❤️🤲🏻 🙌🏻 I just believe he heard the words of the Lord, Well done Thy faithful servant, when Jesus brought him home, to his real eternal world❣️🙏
My best friend sang this song at my dads funeral in 2015 and now my best friend has been gone 3 months so this song is very emotional and special to me❤️ “The words written in red” my favorite part...
The ones singing this is true story about him when he was growing up and this is like his grandfather figure to him, such a beautiful song very well written. God bless
I enjoyed the way you both listened and moved to the music and then interpreted the song. I'm new to your videos but definitely a fan of you two. Thanks
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This is one of favourite songs for the car right now , love singing it at the top of my lungs, love brooks n Dunn. Every time I watch a reaction to it it brings a tear to my eye.
Wow I totally agree hello from Canada I just discovered you guys and I'm really glad I did and this was the first one so I can blame you for making me cry. This makes me feel like he lost his grandfather maybe it's because I didn't get to know any grandparents but wow and when he said the line written in red how true I think those are quotes in the Bible that are written and read anyways thank you so much God bless
By far and away my favorite reaction channel. I really appreciate how real you two are. You are amazing souls with great values and character. It certainly shows through your post. Stay safe and keep it up with the great content.
I lived this as a child, my best friend was a retired electrician that had a lake cabin next to my families lake home. I had way better conversation with him while fishing than I ever had with kids my age.
Love your Channel's penchant for frivolity as in Bill Burr .... though here we are going the other way into TEARS without a doubt ... Ronnie Dunn gives a stellar performance in this Ballad of REAL AGAPE LOVE, Mentoring from a true heart .... a friend a young person is left with only GOODNESS and GRATITUDE ....never attitude ! This what we need more of in our Nation, the world !! So great our Lord is clear in these two proponents in lyrical story. Love it. GBjj
He gifted him with the words of our Lord and Savior ( words written in red). He was a man of great faith and he passed that on to the child. Praise Jesus in all colors. God bless
This was the singers story when he was a boy I love this video and song, color of someone’s skin has absolutely nothing to do with love of all mankind! I love you guy’s stay safe and keep the videos coming God Bless
Jai I am so happy to see you relaxed and smiling your beautiful Julia Robert's smile 😃. You to Half just not the Julia Robert's smile lol. Half I can see you are feeling good and confident in yourself and you should because utube subs can be vicious. Just remember you will get some bumps in your utube channel road or in your life's road . They are just bumps not failure. Even if they knock you off your feet they are still just bumps. Don't do the blame thing just get up brush yourself off and keep on walking or running to the things you want in life. Sorry for the momma lecture I just wanted to let you guys know we can see the growth in your channel and we are happy for you. Good vibes ,Baby.
noah mitohell We Thank you for that. Sometimes it does get discouraging when you have subs talking bad about you and more so of my girl. I can really careless what they have to say about me. I have thick skin, but occasionally it does get to me because I am human. I hate to see my girl hurt and sad because it messes my energy up. But I’m not going to rant about it. Thank you for you continuous support!💯💯💯
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The kid needed a father figure and the man needed a son, they filled the void in each other’s lives. And, damn, can Ronny Dunn sing
Ronnie Dunn is so slept on as a vocalist.
When you have Jesus Christ in your heart there is no more room for race,color, or creed... God Bless.
Amen
Amen to that,brother.
Amen! Unfortunately I went to a church when I was a kid where several members of one prominent family were incredibly racist. I never knew that until I took my best friend to church with me and they treated him badly. He was black and it really turned me off of church for a long time.
@@shawnj1966 sadly their are hateful people everywhwere you go, even in church. but that is clearly not what God is about
Lmao tell the to the ppl during the crusades and all through the church's history
This is what America is TRULY about. Don’t listen to the media...THIS is what we are all about❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is a true story of the singer when he was a kid
Interesting
Yeah, apparently it was really difficult for him to get thru so they didn’t preform it live a lot.
No it isn't. Look it up.
@@jacobgreer9546 Boy ... you sure are a spoiler
never knew that,makes me like it a little more
"Words written in red".... When Jesus spoke in the Bible.
no truer words will ever be spoken.
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@@CalamityJane- Amen
My own dad abandoned me and my brother in the middle of Arizona , in the 70's , my mother never re married , but a man named Jimmy ( a black man) was always a father figure to me
Blessings ❤
My JV football coach was the first influential Black man in my life and I still think about him. He made me a better teenager & person and I didn't want to let him down. Some of the kids didn't treat me the same because of the way I looked. But Coach Pack gave me the chance and I ran with it and earned respect. Forever grateful.
True story…
And the background singers are a southern Baptist choir.
Loved the story loved the song and most of all Loved the message 🙏
I’m 60 now and had almost the same grandfather figure when I was 13, he passed away 2 years later. Broke my hart. He shaped who I am to this very day, I think about him to this day. Never underestimate the power of influence on a boys life to become a good man. I thank God to this very day for him.
This song is about our relationship with Jesus. That old man from Ronnie's childhood taught him about the real meaning of faith and love. We all should strive to be more like that old man, a wise and devote Christian.
Agreed! ❤🙏
This was actually taken from events in Ronnie Dunn’s life, the lead singer.
No it wasn't.
that's what i heard I'd believe it
Yes it was. He’s given interviews about it. He said that Old Man Wrigley was the person who most influenced his faith in God. Ronnie Dunn went to seminary school to become a preacher. This song is a tribute to the man who brought him to God and helped structure his faith. He won’t do the song live because he can’t make it through it without getting emotional and choking up.
@@tomhelmsjr no he hasn't. Google it.
@@jlfcpa LOL. You spoilers must have miserable lives.
This is a song that always seems to strike a chord with anyone who listens to it. Brooks and Dunn are two of the greats.
If a song can bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eyes, then
the writer and singer have done their job to leave a lasting memory in
your soul you will always remember. Great song and video.
The best part of this video is that this child needed a father figure in his life just as this man needed a child to nurture. This child was raised to believe in what was in people's hearts, not by the color of their skin. The world would be a better place if people could keep seeing people's hearts through the eyes of children, and not the bigotry of elders.
I watched a guy walk into the middle of class one day about 2 weeks into my 1st semester in college in Ireland 🇮🇪 & the teacher told him he was interrupted class, & asked him to leave. I laughed at the thought of him busting into class & then being told to leave. He was a Black Nigerian guy. Anyway turns out he became my best friend & one of the most special people I ever knew .
Mr Rothskin beautiful
Beautiful song and wonderful video. I can feel the boys loss....I was as blessed in my life like this young man because I had a Mr. Wrigley. His name was Les. He was one the maintenance men at Dorset Village in Los Angeles, Ca. in the 1950s & 60's. Les was the best man I ever met. Les, God Bless you and thank for you for your friendship, humor, support and wisdom.
Mine was my Mom, who had me at 40, lived til she was 95❤ never shy about expressing her deep faith!
True story and that sweet old man helped the lead singer find his faith in God. I love this so much. So many sweet and loving messages in this song.
I had a woman in my life like this named Lovey. I was bullied as a kid and always gravitated toward older adults. Goosebumps.
True love from the heart is color blind. This is heart wrenching watching the bond of love, but cannot be destroyed by a slow ride in a hearse. WE BELIEVE there is more in life. I’m a 74 y/o (white) man from Kansas and we have to love and try to build on trust and relationships every day, one loving human being at a time. Peace and love, my brother and sister! Ciao!
This man taught him about belief in life after our short time here. What an enormous gift. Beautiful vido and song.
Truly am shaking watching this ... how amazing and deep this is... no color lines... just love. this is how the world should be
Mannn, yall got me over here like Jai grabbing tissues. I didnt expect that. I appreciate the shout out. That's really cool. I just try to show love to people that are real and hope its reciprocated. That's all we can do in life and you by no means owe me anything considering the content you've both put out.✌❤💯
amazing caucasian WE CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH BRO! LIKE FOR REAL!
Ronnie Dunn has one of THE best voices in country music.
Father or not everyone needs a Mr. Wrigley in their life. Nothing wrong with having more than one mentor!
"........finding more and more truth, in the words written in red".
Dunn's voice; Brooks' guitar playing skills; the Gospel SANGERS brining in the melody and the VIDEO (mini -movie) that interwove it all together---further impacting the beauty of such a great moral telling story. Musical geniuses and all who their respective roles in this TIMELESS master piece.
Mahalo for this reaction. Just goes to show that music is about emotion and storytelling regardless of genre or background we can all connect.
They gave and took from each other ! Precious gifts of a far reaching friendship that lasts a lifetime ! Those of us so blessed are truly lucky people !
Hands down the best song every written.
Never fails to touch my heart.
While Kix Brooks was the lead singer on their bigger hits, Ronnie Dunn had the blue eyed soul voice that tugged at ur heart on the deeper more meaningful songs. This was a personal song written about an older black combat vet that had a huge impression on his youth and life. This song won them Single of the a Year, Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year. It’s also ranked in the Top 40 country’s saddest songs and that’s a huge feat in itself.
We loose our fathers in many ways and the fact that the young man found the friendship in a neighbor who has had his own lose was part of the beauty of the story , God bless you both
Song is great reminder of the truth of Jesus. Being human isn't about race or even culture. It's about relationships, and love and kindness. Something we need more of in this ol world.
In 2020 my Momma passed from cancer. During our last few months together she requested this song (and only song she requested) to be played at her funeral. I had never heard it, and couldn't/didn't listen to it until the day she passed. I cried like a baby. I BELIEVE Momma. And I KNOW it doesn't all end with a ride in a hearse. Jesus Christ is The Way, The Truth and The Life...and the only way to the Father. I had a dream just a year or so before Mom got sick (or really we just didnt know yet 😔) that I was at her house at her feet crying and telling her I forgave her for the past, I repented for the things I did and said that did not honor her over the years and then I washed her feet. Then I woke up. That day I text her and told her what God laid on my heart. I said to her what I said in the dream and she said she said she loved me and she wished she could hear it every day. (I didnt mention washing her feet, she probably would have thought I was weird or something lol) Fast forward to 2020 and we found out she was sick. 3 months later she was paralyzed from the waist down (due to the cancer spreading). I took her in to take care of her. She didnt want that because she didnt want to put me through that, but I said no, you are my Momma and nobody will take care of you like someone who loves you. So she stayed. (Plus she cooked in a nursing home for over 20 years and knew how they treated patient's.) Anyway, it wasnt until one day I was giving her a sponge bath and got on the floor to wash her feet that I realized God restored our relationship and humbled me like never before... washing my mommas feet. She passed 2 days before my 40th birthday. One of the best moments was when I was helping her and she looked me in the eyes and said "Thank you for loving me so much". 😭💖 It wasn't always easy, she was "stubborn as a mule", as they say, but she was a fighter. Always was. All I could do was LOVE HER LIKE JESUS. So thats what I did. By the grace of God.
Bless you❤✝️
Yes it’s about loving one another but this is all about Jesus to me!!!!
Exactly! It was about Jesus without actually saying His all powerful name! Everyone needs to hear of Him. Not everyone is ready to listen if you lead off with his name though! JESUS to the end!
It's got nothing to do with Jesus and why do people have to bring religion into everything?
It's about the relationship between an elderly black man at one end of of his time here and a young white kid at the beginning of his and what each gives to the other, which would be the case regardless, even if they were both atheists.
Sean Scanlon “I raise my hands, bow my head, I’m finding more and more truth in the words written in red they tell me that there’s more to life than just what I can see. I believe.” There may be other things to take from this song but it is definitely about Jesus.
Sean Scanlon it obviously emphasizes the faith the old man had that influenced the boys life. “The words written in red” refer to the red print in the Bible, being Jesus’ spoken words.
@@seanscanlon9067 you are wrong,, But thats ok In a good way....The old man is talking about seeing his loved ones again, Because he Believes in the scriptures Notice the bible Notice the after life wishes he has , yes the kid is hurt by the passing of the man, But he now also Believes he will see him again,, In the end, the bible is open, Sure the pic of the old mans family is in it, But the Word s I believe is about Believing in jesus words, For whom ever believes in me shall have everlasting life, Its from a true story That Dunn wrote about that encounter with the old man in his own life FACT GOD BLESS And it should always be about our creator
My Gradmother was best friends with her black male neighbor when I was six yrs old. I am 75 now and I still remember them sitting on front porch and laughing their heads off. I loved it. Jesus breaks all barriers
My favorite country song is “go rest high on that mountain” by vince gill. Its beautiful song🌹
I’m blessed by watching this video. My heart feels better
This was the video that brought me to your channel a year ago. This song, these words, this video hits home with a lot from my generation. Because I can remember my visiting neighbors with my grandparents and taking food to families when someone passed away or needed whatever. Many occasions women, black ladies and white, would do the same for my grandma. It was just what you did no matter your color. They never said to us kids” you know , Mrs. so and so, the black lady” it was always their name period. So I raised my kids and now my children the same. There are more people who believe in God and love no matter what but the media won’t show that. 🤨
Family... one of the greatest songs ever written, one of the greatest bands ever put together, and one of the greatest dinners to hold a mic! Thank you... I cry every time I hear this! I too, was father less...
One of my favorite songs that helps me out. I lost my grandfather a few years ago. We were close, very close!! So this gives me strength and helps me remember him and what he taught me.
This is about a beautiful long friendship between this boy and wise old fellow. This is really about the cycle of life, the old man knew he wouldn't live forever, but what this young man gained from knowing & loving & respecting his elder, is priceless.Country is soulful story telling. Brookes and Dunn are great. Music is what moves me, don't care what era or style it comes from, if it moves me, I love it.
Think this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written ♥️
Every time I hear this song, I end up having to mop up my face.
I don’t know how anyone could hear this song and not tear up. It’s a beautiful song. Awesome video and good message. :)
It's a true story by the singer, that song will" take you to church", cry every time I hear it
I am a 70 year old woman and just watched you for the first time. I just want to say that you two are amazing. The love and respect you have for each other shines through. Already love you guys. God Bless You
This is one of my favorite Brooks and Dunne songs.
I get goose bumps every time I hear it.
Love has no color....Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
Crushed me. He taught him something else very special… To believe. There is something more than what we have here in life and that old man pass that on to him.
This song still gives me chills
Half and Jai, I love you guys!!!! I've been a firefighter for 20 years in a 90% low income city. I'm a country boy, but I love the people of the city I serve and protect. Y'alls videos show diversity and love and it makes me so happy!!!! If the rest of the world could just get along. Country music is what I grew up on, but I love all music. Keep up the awesome work, and Jai, if Half messes with you, just call me the Big Sexy!!!!!
This was a true story of the singer’s boyhood, they didn’t see color they loved each other, only if we all could be like that.
How beautiful are the "little things" in life?! They are everything.
Thank you so much for this. 2021 just started, and your words about unity and looking past color are so appropriate right now. tysvm
This is the song played at my dads funeral almost 11yrs later it still makes me cry
Love you two💓💓💓 you two have great big hearts! You two help me hold on, thank you for your kindness
True story about Brooks & Dunn... The night prior to their concert in the 90s, they were at "The Cat's Meow", a karaoke bar on Bourbon St in New Orleans. They signed up for one of their OWN songs, got on stage and started singing. One of the patrons was quoted in The Times-Picayune newspaper to have said, "Damn, they look just like them, too bad they can't sing as good!".
Wow! That brought tears to my eyes! 😥
Such a beautiful story of a good man and a young boy. The old man had lots to say and what was nice.... the young boy loved to lessen. The song brought me right there with the story. 💯😔
Love to see my favorite power couple listening to Brooks & Dunn
Mr Rothskin Wow thank you for that compliment 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
So true and powerful!❤
This song gives me chills every single time I hear it! Beautiful song about faith.
All my favorite sad songs!!! 😩😩😩
You are such a beautiful couple nay God bless your souls
We all bleed red. We LOVE & we DIE. This is a powerful song of love & death. Unconditional. Without the BS. BTW. The lead singer Ronnie Dunn went to divinity school and this is his song about a special Man he knew growing up. Thank GOD he recorded it. Thank You both for the reaction video.
You two are remarkable. I like the way you respected the song and didn't pause and babble all the way through it like so many do. Your faces, as the song played, said everything and words weren't really even necessary. Thoughtful and soulful commentary and thank you both very much.
One of my favorite songs, videos and reaction couples. I like the respect, concern and love you seem to have for each other. Thanks for entertaining me the way you have.
That song has soooooo much meaning. Great great selection!!!
Rosalind Jones Yes it does
I absolutely hand's down tear up and cry, from a place deep in my soul, so wanting this in our world. Grew up raised in Civil Rights era, still remember watching MLKJR EPIC, I Had A Dream speech, on our only TV, small portable black and white with rabbit ears. God Bless, Thankyou MLKJR, from the bottom of my heart, for putting stepping stones for this, now old woman❣️R.I.P. MLKJR ❤️☝🏻🕊❤️🤲🏻 🙌🏻 I just believe he heard the words of the Lord, Well done Thy faithful servant, when Jesus brought him home, to his real eternal world❣️🙏
My best friend sang this song at my dads funeral in 2015 and now my best friend has been gone 3 months so this song is very emotional and special to me❤️ “The words written in red” my favorite part...
I enjoyed your reaction to this sweet memory of Ronnie Dunn. I’ll be back, Rock On, young people 😎🍑😷
Loved it. I cry every time I see this video.
It still gets me too
I love this song! Such a beautiful story!
Makes me think of my grandpa, that loving smile,
one of my all time favs. A country classic that makes me cry every time
The ones singing this is true story about him when he was growing up and this is like his grandfather figure to him, such a beautiful song very well written. God bless
Amen..i love the good Lord above and love this song
I enjoyed the way you both listened and moved to the music and then interpreted the song. I'm new to your videos but definitely a fan of you two. Thanks
I cry every time to this song and many other story song! Oh I Do Believe! God is good- Always
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Y'all pronounced my last name right. Lots of people struggle with it lol
Beautiful! If we all focused on loving one another we would be in a different place!
Stop letting hate fill you up!
To me it's a message about how God puts people in our path, to guide us. Their friendship was so pure, just as God's love for each of us!
Storytelling at it's finest...☝️❤😢☝️❤😢 On POINT with y'alls reaction and comments...thanks!! 👏❤👏❤👏
This is one of favourite songs for the car right now , love singing it at the top of my lungs, love brooks n Dunn. Every time I watch a reaction to it it brings a tear to my eye.
Love knows not color this is how I grew up ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
I love you and i thank you Jesus!!! I believe and my faith is unbreakable. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
True story of Ronnie Dunn's life. When people don't see skin color it's a better world for everyone. 6-12-2021
Wow I totally agree hello from Canada I just discovered you guys and I'm really glad I did and this was the first one so I can blame you for making me cry. This makes me feel like he lost his grandfather maybe it's because I didn't get to know any grandparents but wow and when he said the line written in red how true I think those are quotes in the Bible that are written and read anyways thank you so much God bless
By far and away my favorite reaction channel. I really appreciate how real you two are. You are amazing souls with great values and character. It certainly shows through your post. Stay safe and keep it up with the great content.
Thank you for being on here and playing this it fits
My absolute favorite Brooks and Dunn ( he's the singer) video/song... a true story and deeply honest!
The older Gentleman was his best friend and Grandfather figure .This song also makes me cry .
Thanks you guys are sooo cool. You love life and more importantly each other. Take care and God Bless you and yours.
"That's where he felt like he needed to be at that point in time" Perfectly said.
I lived this as a child, my best friend was a retired electrician that had a lake cabin next to my families lake home. I had way better conversation with him while fishing than I ever had with kids my age.
This is a true story.
Love your Channel's penchant for frivolity as in Bill Burr .... though here we are going the other way into TEARS without a doubt ... Ronnie Dunn gives a stellar performance in this Ballad of REAL AGAPE LOVE, Mentoring from a true heart .... a friend a young person is left with only GOODNESS and GRATITUDE ....never attitude ! This what we need more of in our Nation, the world !! So great our Lord is clear in these two proponents in lyrical story. Love it. GBjj
He gifted him with the words of our Lord and Savior ( words written in red). He was a man of great faith and he passed that on to the child. Praise Jesus in all colors. God bless
This was the singers story when he was a boy I love this video and song, color of someone’s skin has absolutely nothing to do with love of all mankind! I love you guy’s stay safe and keep the videos coming God Bless
great video we all arnt that much different and theres things more vastly important that our little world...i believe too
Jai I am so happy to see you relaxed and smiling your beautiful Julia Robert's smile 😃. You to Half just not the Julia Robert's smile lol. Half I can see you are feeling good and confident in yourself and you should because utube subs can be vicious. Just remember you will get some bumps in your utube channel road or in your life's road . They are just bumps not failure. Even if they knock you off your feet they are still just bumps. Don't do the blame thing just get up brush yourself off and keep on walking or running to the things you want in life. Sorry for the momma lecture I just wanted to let you guys know we can see the growth in your channel and we are happy for you. Good vibes ,Baby.
noah mitohell We Thank you for that. Sometimes it does get discouraging when you have subs talking bad about you and more so of my girl. I can really careless what they have to say about me. I have thick skin, but occasionally it does get to me because I am human. I hate to see my girl hurt and sad because it messes my energy up. But I’m not going to rant about it. Thank you for you continuous support!💯💯💯
Live that song.. special message.