Here in my listening to this while my wife takes care of the baby and our 2 year old girl runs in and out of my office. This song kept me going back when I was 18 working a grunt construction job for $8/hr in Texas. Always dreamed one day it’d pay off and I’d have what I have now. Self funded trading account that more than pays the bills, a wife who is awesome, and two adorable kids. Wish I could go back, hug that desperate 18 year old, and thank him for the insane sacrifices he made so I could end up where I am now. In a way it feels like this song does that.
I'm listening to this with tears welling up in my eyes, my son is due on the 26th, and all I want to do is be the best father, husband, and human that I can be. I want my son to be proud of his old man.
I’m going to be 4 years sober this August and that’s something to be proud of. In the most humble manner possible, I couldn’t have done it without Jesus. Some truly terrible things happened to me over the last 3 1/2 years and I’m basically the modern version of Job from the Bible. Yet, 4 1/2 years ago. I called upon the Lord after being an atheist all through college and he opened the clouds and left me standing in the light.
When I hear the part “you don’t need to make a million just be thankful to be working” it makes chills go up my spine because it shows that as long as your trying that’s all that matters!
As a father of three sons and a broke man who can barely pay his bills working as a mechanic and a us marine veteran I feel this song deep in my bones it is my daily life
Keep going Marine, it gets better. Grumpy old Army Combat Engineer on this end. Me and my wife have raised 3 sons An Army Intel Analyst, a Welder and our youngest is a Marine Intel Analyst. We're proud of all of them
I've spent most my life barely paying bills and sometime just not paying them at all is how I got by. I feel your pain. Struggle is sometimes the only thing I feel that helps me get by. Just keep trying brother. Thank you for what you've done for us as a country! With tears in my eyes! You're something to be proud of Truckin
I ignored my own needs in life and helped my late elderly Mother fight cancer for the last 10 years of her life. I said that I'd not comment unless it's an emergency and Mom's memory is the most important emergency because I love her and miss her. She's the only kindness that I've seen in this world in the past 30 years. I am my Mother's son. Daniel.
This is such an underrated song. Every son knows what it’s like to want to make your dad proud. Especially coming from a family with a successful father and a not so successful son. My dad never gave me his money but just his wisdom and always told me stuff like this. Fantastic line “you don’t need to make the millions, just be thankful to be working.”
“Got your chin held high as tears fall down, gut sucked in, chest stuck out” That’s how I feel a lot. I cry almost daily sometimes for no reason and start panicking, but I still have to put on a brave face and deal with the world, so sometimes I end up doing exactly that. Keep my chin up with tears on my face, and figure out how to keep moving forward and ignore the tears.
U nailed it! Keep on keeping on. Life is hard and life is easy. Your stamina and persistence will make a difference in this world. Keep ur chin up. Move forward!
As a daughter who saw first hand a dad who did everything for his children. I wanted nothing more than to see my dad happy, he deserves more than this world can offer him. 50 yrs and finally he made his forever home. Tears of sadness seeing him tired, stressed all those years are replaced with tears of joy, love and gratefulness because through all those hard times he was a father who no matter what WAS PRESENT, WAS THERE and now I'm so thankful to say he is finally getting what he deserves. I Love you dad, Si Dios Quere
I grew up on this age of county music. I’m not a fan of county but MG makes me cry every time. I never really had a dad, but my mom instilled the mindset of pride and work in me. My fiancé and I will be getting married next month and I cannot think of a better band or song to include. Thank you for being in my life.
“ dad I wonder if I ever let you down” sinks in deep every time, lost my dad at 15, we listened to this song constantly, I’m now 23, just had a beautiful baby girl, run/own my own business, just trying to make you proud 🙏
If I can offer you anything at my age (34) - start saving as much you can for retirement now. I was only focused on the brand new shiny, impress girls and friends, and now I'm twice your age and trying to catch up for a somewhat lost 17 years (or at least 10) where I could've been shoveling money into 401(k)s and stuff. Trying to catch up when you missed all that is pretty expensive. You don't have to be eating out of a bean can every night because you're saving too much, but save as much as you can now. You will thank yourself in another 17 years, I promise.
My dad was an airman during the nam years, I see those DRESS BLUES and the F-15 fly over and I can’t help but shed tears. Miss ya POP, RIP MR Gentry thank you for your great music and workmanship.
I know the feeling I had a great grampa in ww1 he was in the army , grampa in ww2 he was on a bomber crew in the air force and my other grampa in Korea he was an officer on a carrier in the navy
One of the many reasons I love MG! I actually asked my Dad this question a few years before this great song was released. He said something very similar: “You will always be my son and I will always love and be proud of you.” For your father, who was a great man, to affirm your life in that fashion, is the best gift in life!
My heart is with Troy Gentry' family, friends and fans during this time of mourning his death today. May You Rest in Peace, In Jesus Name I Pray AMEN !!!
Because that IS something for anyone to be proud of. 😊 Knowing that you are giving your life all that you can to succeed and refuse to be beaten or defeated by life's circumstances is what we, the older generation called PRIDE.
Im crying, My dad is that kind of dad. Even though I'm young, i do things that most people my age can do. I help take care of my brothers, stay up till 10:00 to get my Hw done, make lunches, help with breakfast and dinner, try to keep up on my jobs, ride horses, work with my friends raising money for causes, and managing to go out to work with horses every sat. just because i love to. My dad gets all choked up with me when he talks about it. My dads grandfather past away before i was born in the military, rest in peace.
This song reminds me of my dad who passed. "Dad I wonder if I ever let you down, if you're ashamed of how I turned out." It really sticks with me, but I know he'd be happy with everything I've done.
Same thats why I love this song too. God bless, always keep your head up and cherish the great times you’ve shared while he was around. Work hard and make sure he is proud thats what I try to do everyday
Don't feel like "The Lone Ranger". Most people feel like that. I'm only just now starting to feel like he IS proud of me & he's been gone 31 years this year. I bet your dad could not even fathom why you would think that he is not proud of you. GOD bless you & yours ... always !!!
My dad wasn't very nice to me and my siblings growing up, he was raised old school, but before he passed he said Bobby I'm proud of you, you've become a great mechanic in our trade. Been 12 years yesterday I lost him, i sure miss him.
My Grandfather escaped a father who wouldnt let him go to Junior High in Italy to come to America legally and learn a trade and put 8 kids through college. That's something to be proud of.
I remember singing this as a kid with my dad. We'd be driving anywhere, windows rolled down, singing at the top of our lungs. I didn't know back then how powerful the words to this song was, but now, at 28 and married, I get a lump in my throat listening to this.
True story: I had never heard of Montgomery Gentry until I bought tickets to go see Toby Keith in concert in Austin Texas. Montgomery Gentry opened for Toby Keith. As they starting playing and singing I said "Hey I know that song! I like it 😊! They played their second song and I recognized it from the radio also. I said" Ohhh man I really like this song 😯!! As they played their music I recognized their songs! I just didn't know who sang them. After seeing that concert I became HUGE Montgomery Gentry fans. I bought their greatest hits CD and learned their songs word for word. I went to three concerts of theirs after that and seeing the enjoyment on the audience faces were priceless. The first concert seeing Toby Kieth perform after Montgomery Gentry made one hell of a concert!! One I will never forget. I hated when Troy Gentry died in the plane crash. I really wanted to see more concerts of theirs.
@@bobbywhetzal4312 Yes! I have never been choked up about the death of a celebrity, but the day that T-Roy died, my eyes were misty with tears because of how profoundly their music touched me. God bless Eddie and Troy!
@@bobbywhetzal4312 yes brother Bobby the energy the smiles were contagious Eddie's expression s. We're the stuff t.roy giving it right back to me Thay put on the best show in Nashville Tennessee and and personally speaking my favorite getting to meet them at us 99 radio station to was awesome Thay were very nice guy's man rip troy your missed big time
@@scottfisher7478 you know what that STILL hurts man Thay were such a amazing duo that's still something to be proud of was getting to meet them AND get in free at the Sony jam at bb kings club in Nashville we had Russ Paul who's a big studio and live music man played on our CD we did at sound emporium studios Nashville Tennessee he played on there stuff Gretchen's hit red neck woman I had fun but tragic hit me hard I loved Troy n Eddie man rip t.roy your missed big time
I know no one cares, but the part where he says "you don't have to make a million just be thankful to be workin" really strikes me. I'm a 19 yr old high school graduate, and I make $7.25 an hour at work. I work my butt off and have lost friends since I've started working, but if I didn't have this job, I wouldn't be able to put myself through nursing school... I'm proud of my job no matter how irritating it gets...
+Mariah M.... I am a father of nine kiddos ranging from 3 years old all the way up to 20. I too work my butt off. All though we don't have a ton of money at the end of the month after bills are paid, we do have what we need and some of what the kids "want"! i put a 6 bedroom roof over their heads, food in their bellies, clothes on their backs, and shoes on their feet! It doesn't matter how much money we have as long as they are taken care of. Don't worry, it pays off in the end to see the smiles on the faces of the ones you love!
I agree with rob I'm only a few years older but I had to drop out due to missing so much school and being in and out of the hospital and I had to work hard get a ged better than nothing I guess but I have 2 kids and a wife now so I work my butt off too and had to work hard and fight threw the crap for a few years but now I'm a boss at a company manufacturing tesla car parts it will pay off
that's my favorite line in this song, I'm only 21 but since I was 16 about i dreamed of having a nice car and big house and bunch of money, but I like the rest of that verse as well with "if you're doing what your able, putting food there on the table, and providing for the family that you love, that's something to be proud of" after actually learning words to this song it kind of changed way I think about money I guess
The second verse, where he talks about rebuilding your life from the bottom up, and then settling down right as your getting back on your feet, brings tears to my eyes. My grandpa served during Korea, had to rebuild his life from the bottom after getting out of the Marines. I miss my grandpa. I love this song, it makes me think of him.
Crazy to think I listened this this album every night growing up. Used to go to sleep listing to it. Have not heard it in years but can still remember every word.
One of my favorite songs whether it,s living another day Having hope in dark times Graduating high school or college Fighting for your country Marrying a beautiful woman Bringing a life into this world Doing the best you can for your family Or retiring Thats something to be proud of I,m gonna play this song on my high school graduation day I know that much and many more
I’m not saying this just because he’s gone, but Troy really seemed to be an awesome person. Both of them seem to be great guys and full of energy and happiness. Great song
It's hard being the person you know you should be. Bruises, stitches, broken bones with no thanks. Long hours that end with favors for others until it's dark and your hungry with barley enough time to rest. But you know everytime my wife hugs me like she hasn't seen me in years it's all worth it, and still to this day when my father tells me he's proud it really hits me deep.
I just recently in the last few days have made the decision to recover from severe alcohol addiction due to a health scare. This song makes me so proud of myself and never again will I drink alcohol. Stay strong y'all, I know many people have been through the same thing.
Great song with a great message, don’t look at what your life is lacking or how you don’t measure up but at what you’ve got in life that’s something to be proud of and thankful for.
I grew up listening to Montgomery Gentry when I started listening to country music as a kid. I was devastated when I heard about Troy Gentry’s passing. He will never be forgotten. RIP Troy.
+21shroom here in New Jersey we have Thunder 106 they play mostly the best out there, none of that FGL trash... or even luke bryan that much, still wish they'd play more clint black and george strait ect
+me2456 no kidding... But unfortunately people don't like this stuff anymore. It has to either be punk rock or rap.. It's really sad cuz this stuff is going to strike a nerve in a good way, not make you want to cut yourself or cheat on the person you are dating/married to
You will be missed Troy! I know that you are up there with God looking down upon us. I pray for your family whom are grieving their loss of such a wonderful man. Troy was the epitome of a father and husband. Please pray for the Gentry family as they endure this tragedy. God Bless.
This song reminds my dad of his dad he was a WW2 air force veteran who delivered oil and raised 6 kids. He was loyal to my gramma and accoarding to dad was a wise and calm man.
I’m working in places that I never really planed to work at. I don’t get a father that tells me I’m doing something to be proud of. I’m encouraged by this song, understanding my drive that never stops to keep on working. It’s the best I can do.
THANK YOU GOD FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON EARTH AND ALL MY FAMILY TO FILL IT WITH. AMEN
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I dedicated this song to my boy that was college bound but ended up engaged with a baby on the way instead after graduating high school and working hard. Worked since he was 14 and became manager at 19. His boss wants to make him a partner in the restaurant he works at by the time he's 25. Takes care of his fiance, baby, has enough to get by and go on trips, but not rich by any means and still thinks of his mother, going out of his way to surprise me with things. Doing "what he's able" and I couldn't be more proud of this boy. He's such a good father, son, and future husband to his fiance and high school sweetheart. They're old souls and the cutest thing ever, like an old couple in 20 year old bodies. This song choked me up a few times at the college part cause I wanted him to go to college but that was my dream, not his.❤️
This song makes me think about what it means to be a parent, what it means to work hard, and how definitions of true success change as one matures. I especially love the lines, "You don't need to make a million - Just be thankful to be workin'. If you're doing what you're able, and putting food there on the table, and providing for the family that you love, that's something to be proud of."
I was an 18 year old father in 1984. I raised two wonderful children and now have 3 grandchildren. (Hoping for more) in 2004, I had a major setback in my career. This song helped get me through that period. God bless MG and RIP TROY!!!!
You know, everytime I feel as if I'm not good enough as a father, husband or man in general, this song always seems to pop up. And with a tear in my eye, in reassures me that I am doing alright and no matter what I should be proud of what I've done and have become. Because I'm making an honest living and making ends meet for my family.
The enemy will tell you that you are not good enough because he knows that if he is successful, he will break up the family and reduce your ability to raise your kids up in the way they should go.
I’m 34 and I grew up with this music. Man when I first heard this I had dreams and now I just work retail but I have been through heck and back and wouldn’t trade this life for anything. Proud of my resilience
I always took my granddaddy’s stories for granted. I recently got out of the army and I miss sitting in front of his lazy chair. He was the first pilot to lead females to dog fight the old school way for on single engine fighters. Colonel Ingrum was his name. He escorted the first soviet bombers to Alaska. Man the stories I heard. The struggles of my great grandmother went through while he was gone. Stories of the dust bowl. How I miss them so much.
Yea the line about missed by a hair reminds me of the stories my grandpa would tell me about him and his brother in WW2. Talking about his brother was the only time I’ve seen him cry. He was sniped in the back by the German French boarder in WW2.
These songs still have such a deep meaning to me every time I hear them I can't help but tear up a bit. Especially the part when he says, "And if all you ever really do is the best you can. Well, you did it man"
This song gives me comfort, but also makes me sad because my dad has such high expectations he would never say anything like this. Support and be nice to your children. They are doing the best they can.
I have never done anything special with my life. My dad was killed when i was ten. I raised 3 girls and barely put food on the table. I always tear up when i hear this song. Great song guys.
Troy RIP brother. Was a pleasure and a blessing to see you perform (3 weeks before the accident) and your band's excitement and enthusiasm is why I love country music. Thank you and take care watching out from above! May Montgomery Gentry be forever in my playlist.
Like so many others this song reminds me of my dad. He truly was part of the greatest generation. He raised me up right and I raised mine the same way.❤. God I miss him and all those folks.
I couldn't stop myself from crying. This song came out right after I found out I was pregnant, and My Dad had just passed as well. It was like he was telling me I was doing ok.
This song reminds me of my uncle he was in the military and he almost died there and we are all thankful for everyone that served our country and the ones that are in service right now 🇺🇸
I rescued a baby bird from my cats mouth heading towards the woods. Had an old bird carrier from our bird we had n couple years ago we found a bird nest random had put in there. Baby bird just jumped in there. I took some rope hit branch with nest first try and hoisted him up. Watched mama and daddy take turns feeding him. Made me cry thought thank you Lord ❤️ that's something to be proud of ❤️
I wrote this part of the song in my newly wedded cousin’s wedding book “You don’t need to make a million, just be thankful to be working. If your doing what your able, putting food there on the table, and providing for the family that you love. That’s something to be proud of.”
R.I.P Troy Gentry 1967-2017 you had a life to be proud of and hang your hat on R.I.P a true legend
Who's here in 2024 still listening! Rip Troy Gentry you surely are missed
Here in my listening to this while my wife takes care of the baby and our 2 year old girl runs in and out of my office. This song kept me going back when I was 18 working a grunt construction job for $8/hr in Texas. Always dreamed one day it’d pay off and I’d have what I have now. Self funded trading account that more than pays the bills, a wife who is awesome, and two adorable kids.
Wish I could go back, hug that desperate 18 year old, and thank him for the insane sacrifices he made so I could end up where I am now. In a way it feels like this song does that.
He surely is missed R.I.P. Troy Gentry
He is really missed R.I.P Troy Gentry
I'm listening to this with tears welling up in my eyes, my son is due on the 26th, and all I want to do is be the best father, husband, and human that I can be. I want my son to be proud of his old man.
Godspeed Sir !
You are never ready or able to be the best. However if you do the best you can, you did it man! Enjoy every minute.
@@jimpuskar9291 thank you brother!
That’s all we can do brother. I have three sons now.
TEARS ARE GOOD
YOU ARE HUMAN ❤️❤️❤️
I’m going to be 4 years sober this August and that’s something to be proud of. In the most humble manner possible, I couldn’t have done it without Jesus. Some truly terrible things happened to me over the last 3 1/2 years and I’m basically the modern version of Job from the Bible. Yet, 4 1/2 years ago. I called upon the Lord after being an atheist all through college and he opened the clouds and left me standing in the light.
Good job warrior 👏 👍 💪 💙 🙌 keep your head up brother. ❤❤❤
Congrats brother.
@@omotola73 thank you for your support
@@tctelectronics thank you 🙏🏻
God's with you!
When I hear the part “you don’t need to make a million just be thankful to be working” it makes chills go up my spine because it shows that as long as your trying that’s all that matters!
Kelly
This song is definitely a classic--already!!!
@@kellyrobinson2297 you just comment your own name and leave? Wtf
Facts
Truth
As a father of three sons and a broke man who can barely pay his bills working as a mechanic and a us marine veteran I feel this song deep in my bones it is my daily life
Semper fi fellow devil. Keep going
Just keep working man
Ty 4 ur services & sacrifices..we hear u
Keep going Marine, it gets better. Grumpy old Army Combat Engineer on this end. Me and my wife have raised 3 sons An Army Intel Analyst, a Welder and our youngest is a Marine Intel Analyst. We're proud of all of them
I've spent most my life barely paying bills and sometime just not paying them at all is how I got by. I feel your pain. Struggle is sometimes the only thing I feel that helps me get by. Just keep trying brother. Thank you for what you've done for us as a country! With tears in my eyes! You're something to be proud of Truckin
I ignored my own needs in life and helped my late elderly Mother fight cancer for the last 10 years of her life. I said that I'd not comment unless it's an emergency and Mom's memory is the most important emergency because I love her and miss her. She's the only kindness that I've seen in this world in the past 30 years. I am my Mother's son.
Daniel.
I am sorry that you went through this. I hope that you find peace and that God blesses you for your sacrifice.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rest easy Troy you and Toby Keith up there in heaven singing together
Troy Gentry passed away today. Troy, rest in peace. I love all of your songs, and this one is my favorite.
Who the hell is Troy Gentry
+Come At Me Bro lol kek
Logan Holmes he has so much to be proud of ❤
boi, its one of the lead singers, hence Montgomery GENTRY
the on with guitar
This is such an underrated song. Every son knows what it’s like to want to make your dad proud. Especially coming from a family with a successful father and a not so successful son. My dad never gave me his money but just his wisdom and always told me stuff like this. Fantastic line “you don’t need to make the millions, just be thankful to be working.”
amen
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As a daughter who just, at 31, made her father proud....I feel this.
“Got your chin held high as tears fall down, gut sucked in, chest stuck out”
That’s how I feel a lot. I cry almost daily sometimes for no reason and start panicking, but I still have to put on a brave face and deal with the world, so sometimes I end up doing exactly that. Keep my chin up with tears on my face, and figure out how to keep moving forward and ignore the tears.
👍💚
ur not alone. there are many that quitely smile. .......ur reward....just hold it tight
Amen forsure very Truth
Life will get better. As long as you put in the work. Hope you are doing well and God bless
U nailed it! Keep on keeping on. Life is hard and life is easy. Your stamina and persistence will make a difference in this world. Keep ur chin up. Move forward!
As a daughter who saw first hand a dad who did everything for his children. I wanted nothing more than to see my dad happy, he deserves more than this world can offer him. 50 yrs and finally he made his forever home. Tears of sadness seeing him tired, stressed all those years are replaced with tears of joy, love and gratefulness because through all those hard times he was a father who no matter what WAS PRESENT, WAS THERE and now I'm so thankful to say he is finally getting what he deserves. I Love you dad, Si Dios Quere
Rip Troy Gentry, you have much to be proud of.
Nathaniel Steen he's awesome
Nathaniel Steen this reminds me of when I lost one of my friends on a mission when I was in the Air Force
Nathaniel Steen it's sad I was gonna see him at my county fair. that's where he was headed when he died.
Nathaniel Steen Not to be rude but in awhile later you think micheal Montgomery will be in this taking troy's place??
RIP Cubby
I grew up on this age of county music. I’m not a fan of county but MG makes me cry every time. I never really had a dad, but my mom instilled the mindset of pride and work in me. My fiancé and I will be getting married next month and I cannot think of a better band or song to include. Thank you for being in my life.
my brother is a marine and this song made me cry and I thank any one who is in the service
Austin johnson tell him I said thank u. For giving is life to us.
Marine is and I mean always spelled with an upper case M(Marine).
Tell him thank you for his service
Semper fi for your brother, huge respect!
Semper fi. Tell him thank you.
2024 and still have this on replay bring back real country 💪🏻🇺🇸
Yes!
A life to be proud of. RIP Gentry.....
To our Military and our Veterans thank you for your service 💪🎖️🪖
thank you for your kindness 😊
“ dad I wonder if I ever let you down” sinks in deep every time, lost my dad at 15, we listened to this song constantly, I’m now 23, just had a beautiful baby girl, run/own my own business, just trying to make you proud 🙏
This song gets in my feels. Even though I’m only 16 almost 17, I take pride in what I have.
That's the attitude. Massive respect.
Keep that pride and stand tall brother.
Happy 18th birthday
If I can offer you anything at my age (34) - start saving as much you can for retirement now. I was only focused on the brand new shiny, impress girls and friends, and now I'm twice your age and trying to catch up for a somewhat lost 17 years (or at least 10) where I could've been shoveling money into 401(k)s and stuff. Trying to catch up when you missed all that is pretty expensive. You don't have to be eating out of a bean can every night because you're saving too much, but save as much as you can now. You will thank yourself in another 17 years, I promise.
Don’t take life for granted.
Rest in peace Troy :(
Its so sad. RIP Troy
Just saw the news. This is one of my fav songs. Sleep well, Troy!
Mine too RIP Troy!!!!
Sending prayers from my family to his family 💔
Amen
Continue to Rest in Peace Troy Gentry.
R.I.P. Troy. Country stations all over the country are playing this song as a tribute to Troy. He will be forever missed.
Just heard this for the first time. Haven’t had a tear come down my cheek since butterfly kisses. This song is stupid powerful
Holy crap first time? I remember this coming on the radio when it was new. I feel old now
My dad was an airman during the nam years, I see those DRESS BLUES and the F-15 fly over and I can’t help but shed tears. Miss ya POP, RIP MR Gentry thank you for your great music and workmanship.
I know the feeling I had a great grampa in ww1 he was in the army , grampa in ww2 he was on a bomber crew in the air force and my other grampa in Korea he was an officer on a carrier in the navy
My dad served in the air force. Rip dad
R.I.P. Troy Gentry 1967-2017
More people need to hear this song. 15 mil ain't enough.
Colt yes!
Montgomery gentry something to be proud of song music video.
Yes
Cocomelon
Right
One of the many reasons I love MG! I actually asked my Dad this question a few years before this great song was released. He said something very similar: “You will always be my son and I will always love and be proud of you.” For your father, who was a great man, to affirm your life in that fashion, is the best gift in life!
R. I. P Troy Gentry, jam on in heaven
How do you know he went to heaven???
Frank Smith Troy Gentry was killed in a helicopter crash!
No that is horrible
@@franksmith1956 who the f cares?
Jemdie 101 you stupid
This song has a totally different meaning as we get older. I listen to this as a reminder to be grateful for my life today.
My heart is with Troy Gentry' family, friends and fans during this time of mourning his death today. May You Rest in Peace, In Jesus Name I Pray AMEN !!!
Amen
My cousin killed himself because of PTSD after he got back...
I miss him.
May we never forget brother/or sister
Diana Brantley @🤪🚩😇
The part that he says if all you ever really do is the best that you can then you did it man give me chills to this day every time I hear it
Because that IS something for anyone to be proud of. 😊 Knowing that you are giving your life all that you can to succeed and refuse to be beaten or defeated by life's circumstances is what we, the older generation called PRIDE.
@@murraychadwick9362 well said
IN MEMORY OF TROY GENTRY YOU WERE A VOICE AND MAN TO BE PROUD OF, YOU WILL BE MISSED !! FLY HIGH
Im crying, My dad is that kind of dad. Even though I'm young, i do things that most people my age can do. I help take care of my brothers, stay up till 10:00 to get my Hw done, make lunches, help with breakfast and dinner, try to keep up on my jobs, ride horses, work with my friends raising money for causes, and managing to go out to work with horses every sat. just because i love to. My dad gets all choked up with me when he talks about it. My dads grandfather past away before i was born in the military, rest in peace.
I just cannot believe you're gone. You really were something to be proud of. Rest in paradise T-Roy.
This song reminds me of my dad who passed. "Dad I wonder if I ever let you down, if you're ashamed of how I turned out." It really sticks with me, but I know he'd be happy with everything I've done.
I wonder that all the time too.
Same thats why I love this song too. God bless, always keep your head up and cherish the great times you’ve shared while he was around. Work hard and make sure he is proud thats what I try to do everyday
That verse rips my heart out my dad died before I could make him proud
Don't feel like "The Lone Ranger". Most people feel like that. I'm only just now starting to feel like he IS proud of me & he's been gone 31 years this year.
I bet your dad could not even fathom why you would think that he is not proud of you. GOD bless you & yours ... always !!!
My dad wasn't very nice to me and my siblings growing up, he was raised old school, but before he passed he said Bobby I'm proud of you, you've become a great mechanic in our trade. Been 12 years yesterday I lost him, i sure miss him.
If you miss Montgomery Gentry Give me a HELL YEAH. RIP Troy Gentry
HELL YEAH!!!!!!
HELL YEAH!!!
HELL YEAH
HELL YEAH,MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HELL YEAH
My son's a United States Marine....that's something that I'm very proud of!
tell him i said thanks for your service
God bless him. a true hero
Damn right. Something I've been thinking of as an 18 year old doing. But I'm just not really sure on anything right now
Tell him thank you and he should be proud to be a marine my grandfather was a marine and he was on of the chosen few in the Koran war
Tell him we are grateful for his service a true hero
My Grandfather escaped a father who wouldnt let him go to Junior High in Italy to come to America legally and learn a trade and put 8 kids through college. That's something to be proud of.
Yes it is
Yes sir
This deserves 10k likes. Your grandfather is an American Legend
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Damn right it is.
I’m 27 and this song reminds me of my dad. He passed last year. May he be at peace and may we heal this pain.
"You don't need to make a million, just be thankful to be working"
This song tears me up every time.
I remember singing this as a kid with my dad. We'd be driving anywhere, windows rolled down, singing at the top of our lungs. I didn't know back then how powerful the words to this song was, but now, at 28 and married, I get a lump in my throat listening to this.
True story: I had never heard of Montgomery Gentry until I bought tickets to go see Toby Keith in concert in Austin Texas. Montgomery Gentry opened for Toby Keith. As they starting playing and singing I said "Hey I know that song! I like it 😊! They played their second song and I recognized it from the radio also. I said" Ohhh man I really like this song 😯!! As they played their music I recognized their songs! I just didn't know who sang them. After seeing that concert I became HUGE Montgomery Gentry fans. I bought their greatest hits CD and learned their songs word for word. I went to three concerts of theirs after that and seeing the enjoyment on the audience faces were priceless. The first concert seeing Toby Kieth perform after Montgomery Gentry made one hell of a concert!! One I will never forget. I hated when Troy Gentry died in the plane crash. I really wanted to see more concerts of theirs.
Gentry..RIP Brother. BLESSINGS To His Family and Fellow Singer Partner Montgomery.
My names Anna Adrianna Helene Evans nice sweet kind woman im.just trying make friends I live
I’ve been on an old country music binge lately and I have been obsessed with this song. Listen to it at least once a day. So good
They were awesome in person...may T. Roy RIP
@@bobbywhetzal4312 Yes! I have never been choked up about the death of a celebrity, but the day that T-Roy died, my eyes were misty with tears because of how profoundly their music touched me. God bless Eddie and Troy!
@@bobbywhetzal4312 yes brother Bobby the energy the smiles were contagious Eddie's expression s. We're the stuff t.roy giving it right back to me Thay put on the best show in Nashville Tennessee and and personally speaking my favorite getting to meet them at us 99 radio station to was awesome Thay were very nice guy's man rip troy your missed big time
@@scottfisher7478 you know what that STILL hurts man Thay were such a amazing duo that's still something to be proud of was getting to meet them AND get in free at the Sony jam at bb kings club in Nashville we had Russ Paul who's a big studio and live music man played on our CD we did at sound emporium studios Nashville Tennessee he played on there stuff Gretchen's hit red neck woman I had fun but tragic hit me hard I loved Troy n Eddie man rip t.roy your missed big time
Wait…old?
I know no one cares, but the part where he says "you don't have to make a million just be thankful to be workin" really strikes me. I'm a 19 yr old high school graduate, and I make $7.25 an hour at work. I work my butt off and have lost friends since I've started working, but if I didn't have this job, I wouldn't be able to put myself through nursing school... I'm proud of my job no matter how irritating it gets...
+Mariah M.... I am a father of nine kiddos ranging from 3 years old all the way up to 20. I too work my butt off. All though we don't have a ton of money at the end of the month after bills are paid, we do have what we need and some of what the kids "want"! i put a 6 bedroom roof over their heads, food in their bellies, clothes on their backs, and shoes on their feet! It doesn't matter how much money we have as long as they are taken care of. Don't worry, it pays off in the end to see the smiles on the faces of the ones you love!
+Mariah M It pays off. I promise
I agree with rob I'm only a few years older but I had to drop out due to missing so much school and being in and out of the hospital and I had to work hard get a ged better than nothing I guess but I have 2 kids and a wife now so I work my butt off too and had to work hard and fight threw the crap for a few years but now I'm a boss at a company manufacturing tesla car parts it will pay off
Do what gets you closer to your goals. . . friends lost will be replaced with people who hold your same values. Chin up, chest out ;)
that's my favorite line in this song, I'm only 21 but since I was 16 about i dreamed of having a nice car and big house and bunch of money, but I like the rest of that verse as well with "if you're doing what your able, putting food there on the table, and providing for the family that you love, that's something to be proud of" after actually learning words to this song it kind of changed way I think about money I guess
The second verse, where he talks about rebuilding your life from the bottom up, and then settling down right as your getting back on your feet, brings tears to my eyes. My grandpa served during Korea, had to rebuild his life from the bottom after getting out of the Marines.
I miss my grandpa. I love this song, it makes me think of him.
My son was just born today I'm listening to this in the hospital room
Congratulations!!
Grats
Congrats
Congrats man please don't ever exlude him when he's older even if he's annoying or rude you will regret it...
Congratulations! Hope things are going well
You will be surely missed, Troy! RIP.
13 years later & I still come back to this song every once in a while for a mental pick me up. Beautiful song 🙏
Crazy to think I listened this this album every night growing up. Used to go to sleep listing to it. Have not heard it in years but can still remember every word.
One of my favorite songs whether it,s living another day
Having hope in dark times
Graduating high school or college
Fighting for your country
Marrying a beautiful woman
Bringing a life into this world
Doing the best you can for your family
Or retiring
Thats something to be proud of
I,m gonna play this song on my high school graduation day I know that much and many more
My grandfather raised me to be a great man and I'm damn proud of that R.I.P pappy cant wait to see u again
For real man😩
I’m not saying this just because he’s gone, but Troy really seemed to be an awesome person. Both of them seem to be great guys and full of energy and happiness. Great song
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Best duo ever miss them like crazy
I see alot of dads posting. This reminds me of my father and my grandfather. This is the kind of encouragement they would give me.
It's hard being the person you know you should be. Bruises, stitches, broken bones with no thanks. Long hours that end with favors for others until it's dark and your hungry with barley enough time to rest. But you know everytime my wife hugs me like she hasn't seen me in years it's all worth it, and still to this day when my father tells me he's proud it really hits me deep.
I just recently in the last few days have made the decision to recover from severe alcohol addiction due to a health scare. This song makes me so proud of myself and never again will I drink alcohol. Stay strong y'all, I know many people have been through the same thing.
I’m a recovering opiate addict. I have been drinking everyday since last year. You’re comment has giving me hope
Great song with a great message, don’t look at what your life is lacking or how you don’t measure up but at what you’ve got in life that’s something to be proud of and thankful for.
Serving my community as a volunteer firefighter, that's something to be proud of 👍🏻
Sam Battaglia am men to that thank u for risking ur life for us
I grew up listening to Montgomery Gentry when I started listening to country music as a kid. I was devastated when I heard about Troy Gentry’s passing. He will never be forgotten. RIP Troy.
Why isn't stuff like this whats new on the radio? Songs like this are so much better than anything new coming out on the radio any more.
Amen.
Country music used to be about life, now it's about whatever will sell for a month or two.
I agree
+21shroom here in New Jersey we have Thunder 106 they play mostly the best out there, none of that FGL trash... or even luke bryan that much, still wish they'd play more clint black and george strait ect
+me2456 no kidding... But unfortunately people don't like this stuff anymore. It has to either be punk rock or rap.. It's really sad cuz this stuff is going to strike a nerve in a good way, not make you want to cut yourself or cheat on the person you are dating/married to
I love the kick into the chorus; great vocal harmonies and singing. Well done Montgomery Gentry.
You will be missed Troy! I know that you are up there with God looking down upon us. I pray for your family whom are grieving their loss of such a wonderful man. Troy was the epitome of a father and husband.
Please pray for the Gentry family as they endure this tragedy. God Bless.
Making all of these beautiful songs. Now, that’s something to be proud of.
Rest in Peace Troy Gentry, prayers for your family & friends. Let your greatest hits live on!❤️
Thank you for this song and for these musicians. God bless them and all listeners
Rest in peace, Troy ❤
Thank you for sharing your talents with the world!
This song makes you think of the things you're grateful for.
R.I.P. T-Roy. One of the greatest voices Country Music Ever. 🙏🏼✝️
This song reminds my dad of his dad he was a WW2 air force veteran who delivered oil and raised 6 kids. He was loyal to my gramma and accoarding to dad was a wise and calm man.
I’m working in places that I never really planed to work at. I don’t get a father that tells me I’m doing something to be proud of. I’m encouraged by this song, understanding my drive that never stops to keep on working. It’s the best I can do.
Not only am i a vet from O.I.F. but O.E.F. too. And im trying my best to support my family. This song helps raise my spirits when i feel down.
THANK YOU GOD FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON EARTH AND ALL MY FAMILY TO FILL IT WITH. AMEN
I dedicated this song to my boy that was college bound but ended up engaged with a baby on the way instead after graduating high school and working hard. Worked since he was 14 and became manager at 19. His boss wants to make him a partner in the restaurant he works at by the time he's 25. Takes care of his fiance, baby, has enough to get by and go on trips, but not rich by any means and still thinks of his mother, going out of his way to surprise me with things. Doing "what he's able" and I couldn't be more proud of this boy. He's such a good father, son, and future husband to his fiance and high school sweetheart. They're old souls and the cutest thing ever, like an old couple in 20 year old bodies. This song choked me up a few times at the college part cause I wanted him to go to college but that was my dream, not his.❤️
RIP Troy Gentry 😢God bless you and have a wonderful time in heaven ✝️❤️
Anybody notice how much has changed since this song was released?
This song makes me think about what it means to be a parent, what it means to work hard, and how definitions of true success change as one matures. I especially love the lines, "You don't need to make a million - Just be thankful to be workin'.
If you're doing what you're able, and putting food there on the table, and providing for the family that you love, that's something to be proud of."
Hello how are you doing it's nice to meet you here
Whew that was a hell of a ride. Thank you God for grace.
An absolute masterpiece...I can't stop crying...
I was an 18 year old father in 1984. I raised two wonderful children and now have 3 grandchildren. (Hoping for more) in 2004, I had a major setback in my career. This song helped get me through that period. God bless MG and RIP TROY!!!!
You know, everytime I feel as if I'm not good enough as a father, husband or man in general, this song always seems to pop up. And with a tear in my eye, in reassures me that I am doing alright and no matter what I should be proud of what I've done and have become. Because I'm making an honest living and making ends meet for my family.
The enemy will tell you that you are not good enough because he knows that if he is successful, he will break up the family and reduce your ability to raise your kids up in the way they should go.
I’m 34 and I grew up with this music. Man when I first heard this I had dreams and now I just work retail but I have been through heck and back and wouldn’t trade this life for anything. Proud of my resilience
I always took my granddaddy’s stories for granted. I recently got out of the army and I miss sitting in front of his lazy chair. He was the first pilot to lead females to dog fight the old school way for on single engine fighters. Colonel Ingrum was his name. He escorted the first soviet bombers to Alaska. Man the stories I heard. The struggles of my great grandmother went through while he was gone. Stories of the dust bowl. How I miss them so much.
I read about your grandpa in a history book
Yea the line about missed by a hair reminds me of the stories my grandpa would tell me about him and his brother in WW2. Talking about his brother was the only time I’ve seen him cry. He was sniped in the back by the German French boarder in WW2.
These songs still have such a deep meaning to me every time I hear them I can't help but tear up a bit. Especially the part when he says, "And if all you ever really do is the best you can. Well, you did it man"
It's the "Dad I wonder if I ever let you down if your ashamed how I turned out" part for me.
I miss turning the radio on and hearing these kind of songs!!
This song gives me comfort, but also makes me sad because my dad has such high expectations he would never say anything like this.
Support and be nice to your children. They are doing the best they can.
Miss this song. I haven't heard it in forever. I believe that everyone should be thankful for what they have and proud of their accomplishments.
I have never done anything special with my life. My dad was killed when i was ten. I raised 3 girls and barely put food on the table. I always tear up when i hear this song. Great song guys.
Nothing wrong with a simple life!!!
Troy RIP brother. Was a pleasure and a blessing to see you perform (3 weeks before the accident) and your band's excitement and enthusiasm is why I love country music. Thank you and take care watching out from above! May Montgomery Gentry be forever in my playlist.
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Like so many others this song reminds me of my dad. He truly was part of the greatest generation. He raised me up right and I raised mine the same way.❤. God I miss him and all those folks.
Rest in peace Troy Gentry: 1967 - 2017
Man this song still gets me every time I watched it
I'll always love this song
this song bring backs so many good memories to me :(
I couldn't stop myself from crying. This song came out right after I found out I was pregnant, and My Dad had just passed as well. It was like he was telling me I was doing ok.
Thay sing good
itsGreeny same
Teary eyed coming back to the songs I listened to as a kid with my parents driving around lmao
I'm a long way from home. I miss my family so much. This song reminds me of my old man. Love it!
This song reminds me of my uncle he was in the military and he almost died there and we are all thankful for everyone that served our country and the ones that are in service right now 🇺🇸
Yep, Military, Police and Fire, keeping us all safe and serving for us!
Man, what a song, even now, when this band is sadly no more, It is still strikingly good and relatable, way to go guys
I rescued a baby bird from my cats mouth heading towards the woods. Had an old bird carrier from our bird we had n couple years ago we found a bird nest random had put in there. Baby bird just jumped in there. I took some rope hit branch with nest first try and hoisted him up. Watched mama and daddy take turns feeding him. Made me cry thought thank you Lord ❤️ that's something to be proud of ❤️
I wrote this part of the song in my newly wedded cousin’s wedding book
“You don’t need to make a million, just be thankful to be working. If your doing what your able, putting food there on the table, and providing for the family that you love. That’s something to be proud of.”