Hey Shawn and Mel 👋 don't think you noticed this but as the cab drove off, the sign in front of the house said it was a future home for runaway girls by Fancy Rae Baker, In loving memory of my mom, "To thine own self be true " 👍 Still love this song ♥️😊
Shawn's facial reactions when he started realizing what was going down was priceless. 🤣 As many times as I've seen and heard this video and I cried again!
that song was written by Bobby Russel and original sang by Vickie Lawrence in the early 70s. There was also a Movie, Shot in 1981 by the same name, staring Kristi McNichol, shot in my home town. Chattanooga, Tn.
"You know I might have been born just plain white trash, but Fancy was my name!" I love that line, especially the determination in Reba's voice when she said that.. By the way, this song is a cover of a song originally recorded by Bobbie Gentry.
I always cry when Reba says "In this life there's a lot of self righteous hypocrites that call me bad, they criticize mama for turning me out, no matter how little we had" I genuinely start to sob!!! And then sob some more.
This is a cover of Bobbie Gentrys song "Fancy"(1969). Which you have reacted to a few weeks ago. Bobbie Gentry was a singer/songwriter and producer. One of the first women to have ever done that. Reba did a great job of Bobbie's song.
Bobbie Gentry wrote it, but Reba McEntire slayed this song, this song is so deep, her mother didn’t want her to have the life she had, her husband left her and their two children, and they were going to die, I’m sure she raised her daughter to be a good girl, but reality was hitting her in the face, and it was only the option left for her daughter, so she took it and told her daughter don’t let me down , do something with your life, survive, Live.
I was INVESTED in this story when the song came out. I had some rough teen years and could empathize with Fancy. She had very little choice. Her mom is sick & dying, her father gone, no other family to take her in, no money, and she’s 18 so no foster home or benefits minors might get. I was so happy she was strong and made it through. I know a lot of people thought her mama was pimping her out, but mom knew Fancy would be alone and could only rely on herself to survive.
@@victorianewton2426 In my state the child receives free healthcare for most things and some college funds. If you were ever in foster care, you can be designated as an independent student which means you will be eligible for a pell grant. If you were in foster care because of the death of a parent, you may receive some social security benefits as well. It just all depends on the situation.
reba had music videos in country like michael jackson had them in pop, long intros and huge productions, good stuff, reba has that dolly parton level of magnetic super talent, everybody loves her, just look at how she steals the screen with attitude and charisma in this..she's a rarity I'm glad y'all get the song, some people blame the mother, dang shame, mom did all she could, they act like those days you could just get help like you can now, but this was the 30's when it took place I think
@@kreiner1and that's okay. We all need help from time to time. I give you a great deal of credit for getting through that. That takes a great deal of courage and stamina. Kudos to you!!
It's a story about a mother prostituting her own child to a bunch of strange men in the hopes of turning a dollar. I'm glad you find that empowering though.
@@victorianewton2426 Hi!, Sorry that you found my opinion on this offensive but I don't think you understand the situation of doing whatever it takes to live. Maybe you've never had to choose between eating or putting a roof over your head or clothes on your back but for some of us, we've been dealt a bad hand in life & no matter how hard you try to dig yourself out of the hole, the dirt flies in faster than you can imagine. Myself, I've worked 3 jobs at once, while paying for 14 credit hours in a spring semester of college but had to take a beating just to have a bed to sleep in. Doesn't mean I slept with someone for money, but was humiliated constantly for trying to better myself. That was a long time ago but I remember climbing out & was lucky to have a roof, utilities & bologna sandwich once a day just to get by & that was before living in my car in a park & cleaning up in a gas station bathroom. One day when I write about the circumstances, I will send you the book & I hope that you will have a little more compassion for my situation & others who have similar experiences. God Bless You and your family & Merry Christmas!!!
Y’all PLEASE check out Reba’s ‘She Thinks His Name Was John’. More great story telling with a very contemporary lessson. Y’all’s reaction had me in tears… when we grow up & become parents, we begin to understand and yes forgive some of the decisions and choices our own parents made. Beautiful, guys!💜 Stay safe & love much💖
Y’all are like me when I hear Reba. To ME, she’s one of the GREAT storytellers of our time. “I wonder if that really happened?” Is because she’s SO convincing with her delivery. Some FAVES of mine are “He Gets That From Me”, “She Thinks His Name Was John” and of COURSE “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia”. ALL GREATNESS!
The emotion in her voice for this is on a level all Reba's. And the strings, the way they slowly built up as she sang "I knew what I had to do, and I made myself this solemn vow: I was gonna be a lady some day, though I didn't know when, or how", I get goosebumps every single time! This song, and much of what Reba sings, is one of the best examples I can give as to what country music is, at the very core. A story! Good music of any genre should be a story that people can relate to, and that is so rare these days, barely a dying ember of what was once a roaring fire. I'm glad to have been able to enjoy this kind of music in my youth. It helped shape some of who I am now.
One of my favorite singers of all time! I got to see her in concert in Los Angeles. She changed outfits almost every other song to match the videos of the song she was singing including this one.
Reba always tell a great story, I always love her songs, even ones that she redoes it is usually better than the original. and yes, you have been pronouncing her name correctly.
I absolutely love you both! You get it! You have to walk in someone shoes to understand the choices they have made or will make. My mother and father made choices for me (not like these, but still life-changing choices) that I found out about later in my adult life. Instead of getting mad & angry, I put myself in their shoes and realized exactly why they made those choices and I understood. They made me the person I am today, which I like to think is a good, kind, compassionate, yet strong and independent person. Love your perspective always💓💓💓
I loved to sing this when I was younger. I realize now why my mom didn't want her 11-year-old singing it. But now I see it as a coming of age story - including a lot of heartache. I've always felt empowered by it.
WOW...I dont know how I missed this reaction...Ive been waiting for you 2 do this one for ever. Great reaction. After this video came out, during her concert tours, Reba would actually come out on stage in the taxi cab, wearing the coat and hat, It was amazing. Ive included a link. Reba's shows were ICONIC!!! th-cam.com/video/l0-4xmPv_o8/w-d-xo.html
Reba makes every song better!! Another great one is her duet with Kelly Clarkson "because of you". Like this one, Great song, fabulous video, deep meaning. ❤️
You know what I like most about reactions to songs like this? They teach us EMPATHY for each other! Not only do we feel empathy for the fictional characters in the songs, but through music, we come to understand that despite our differences in ages, our differences in races, and even our differences in religions and nationalities, we’re all human. We share the same problems, the same feelings, and we face the same challenges. The better we can make life for the least among us, the richer we can all be. Thanks for the reaction and for being who you are!
Hi guys next stop in the Reba rabbit hole HAS TO BE "Does He Love You?" All 3 versions in the correct order, first original version is a duet with Linda Davis from 1993,94? ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO! Secondly, the Kelly Clarkson live version from CMT Crossroads,and lastly, the 3rd and most recent, from Rebas new 3 cd set, which dropped just last month,is a version with the ultimate Dolly Parton. Both have been in the business for 90+ years combined and had NEVER recorded before this collaboration! But please please please react to all 3 in this order,and yes,it helps to view them in the correct order!!! Cannot wait. Let's just say the original starts things off with a blast! You'll understand what I mean by the end of the first video!!! God bless yall yall are authentic,awesome and warm and welcoming, like family to me! Sincerely, Scotty Cargo from bham, Alabama!
There are certain lines in 80s and 90s country songs that you just have to shout at the top of your lungs, and "I might of been born just plain white trash, but Fancy was my name" is 100% one of them.
Greetings from concord , n. C. , hi guys, just want you to know that i enjoy your reactions and i am checking out folks and you guys are awesome. Jamal said tonleave a comment to let you know i was watchin ! Shawn your attention to detail in this song is awesome , i could watch you and know the song and all the surprises, keep up the majic , ill be watchin !!!!!😍😍
Shawn's eye's bulged out of his head! I guess he's never heard a white person being called or call themselves white trash. I don't mean that in a bad way. He was like WHAT WHAT!?!
His face took me out😂😂 he understood right away what was going on. I feel like she caught on in the middle and then kept looking at him for validation on if what she was hearing was correct. Loved loved loved this reactions.
I don't think Reba's version was better than Bobbie Gentry's. Bobbie's version was released in 1970 and Reba's in 1991. That's a big difference in technology right there. The audio is dimmer on the Gentry version. Productions got more extravagant as years went by. Bobbie is the one who wrote this song. I listened to it as a young kid and it made me sad back then. I just went and watched the reaction to Bobbie's version, and Shawn, even you were astounded and wowed by the song & story in it, seemed to be just as much as to this version.
Shawn and Mel... really love your channel! I love your appreciation for Reba and her beauty and talent. This song really touches a lot of emotions and makes us realize how lucky we are. I'm so glad you guys appreciate Reba and her beautiful song!
I have come up with a nother good song for you two it called one in a million by Larry Graham.It a song I sang to my wife when we first started to date I hope you will do this song and the one called Teddy bear by Red Sovine. Because both are all about love and that what the world needs today..
Y'all mackin' it right. Once I thought I loved this song; 15 years later I learned what it meant to "turn 'em out;" 15 years later it's hard to even hear with dry eyes. Great Reaction!
This is Reba's song. Period. I really appreciate your reaction--I've watched several reactions to this song. There's a lot who didn't even know what she was saying. Others said, "Well, I don't know if this song is good. . ." Survival is rarely clean, Jack. Decisions for survival need to be made and unless you've been there, you don't know. I know. Most reviewers did NOT know. But, you guys knew. . . and I am so so thankful that you get it. You got the very kernel that she was trying to give--don't judge.
You wanna real good collab song with Reba and Brooks & Dunn, you MUST check out "Cowgirls Don't Cry". Not only is the song and lyrics beautiful, and often moistens my eyes, but the fact that Reba was a barrel rider in a rodeo before she made it big just hits the spot!
This is such a "Pretty Woman" fantasy. Reality would have been that a poor girl from backwoods New Orleans would not have been meeting Aristocrats- nowhere near the same circles- THIS girl would have ended up strung out on meth, turning tricks for whatever money she could get. That would have been HER reality. It makes a great song, though. Good reaction.
Country music is about storytelling and Reba is the Queen. This song is a great example. So are The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia and She Thinks His Name Was John.
I've always hated this song. No, there is NO excuse for putting your own child in harm's way, not to mention pushing your barely 18-year-old daughter into the arms of predatory men to make a buck. It's vile and disgusting. As a parent, go get a job! I like Reba, but I can't stand this song. My mom had a lot more than two children along with a husband who wouldn't work. She worked three jobs to keep our home going. As a parent, you do what you have to do to put food on the table, but that does NOT include using and abusing your children.
Welcome back…Missed Y’all. Reba is a must Rabbit Hole. Highly suggest: Brooks and Dunn ft. Reba - If you see him Reba - She thinks his name was John (Reba was the first and only Country artist to speak out about AIDS awareness)
Do I need to be a Patreon or contribute a certain amount to get a song request that I have for you both to react to? More like two. But. Let her cry-hootie and the blowfish Rain- folk soul revival I swear I’ll chip in a fund just for these two. They are two good not to be heard. I PROMISE that you’ll love them both. PLEASE they just both hit home for me and I’m sure others will/can relate
If you want to see a video that will hit you almost as hard as this one, look up Reba McIntire and Brooks & Dunn singing"Cowgirls dont cry". or "Have you seen her/him". Both songs are powerful
Mel picked up on the scenario a LOT faster than Shawn.... Regrettably as a woman, we know what is expected, happens and is inevitable of certain scenarios.
Was listening to this song in the car on my way home today tearing up, lip quivering...Lord people, things hit different as you get older. This used to be a powerhouse, feminist power song, and it still is, but now, I just think about how helpless and scared they all must've felt.
This reaction is exactly what should be had when someone hears this song for the first time, shock, sadness, understanding, and the face of being proud…. Love it. You have a subscriber ❤️
If you like this version of the song, check out Bobbie Gentry's version. She wrote it, produced it and recorded it first. Reba's cover is very faithful to the original.
Bobbie Gentry did the original song but her style and presentation was for 1960's television. Reba's video version along with her voice tells a more complete story, plus Reba also has a hell of a voice and acting ability.
You can tell Shawn was starting to figure it out when she said, "Mama spent every last penny. We had to buy me a dancing dress." The wheels in his brain were starting to turn. You can see it in his face and body language. Shawn you caught on fast. It seem to be that in most of the videos i watch of people reacting to this song the guy seems to catch on a little faster than the girls. Amazing reaction.
REBA'S BEEN MY FAVORITE COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST FOR DECADES JUST LIKE ( JONI MITCHELL ) FOR ROCK YOU GUYS! 😊 YOU GUYS SHOULD DO ( THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN GEORGIA ) SHE MAKES YOU FEEL THAT ONE TOO SHAWN AND MEL! 😊
The hard-hitting Southern Rock groove is kinda like the sweetness added to a nasty medicine to help it go down a little easier. But dang, this is one of the most horrible stories I've ever heard put to music. Tragic, sad, and genius at the same time.
I love yalls reaction! This was a very controversial song when it came out because people started realizing it was about prostitution. Please react to Rebas song You Lie! Her vocal range is so amazing!
Never seen this version before. Made me cry. Listen to Nights that the lights went out in Georgie by Vickie Lawrence. Reba also covers that one, but Vickie Lawrence imo does it better.
I was doing my family tree and I found out my Great grand mother became a prostitute for a little while after my great grand father died young . I guess woman didn't have much choice back then .And I see a lot of them married old men .
Hey Shawn and Mel 👋 don't think you noticed this but as the cab drove off, the sign in front of the house said it was a future home for runaway girls by Fancy Rae Baker, In loving memory of my mom, "To thine own self be true " 👍 Still love this song ♥️😊
That was the same inscription on the locket Fancy placed on her mother's tombstone. "To thine own self be true".
I was gonna say the same thing
Shawn's facial reactions when he started realizing what was going down was priceless. 🤣 As many times as I've seen and heard this video and I cried again!
Reba is one hell of a storyteller. I would suggest The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia. Damn good Reba song
Agree!! But audio version not official video for first time listeners😉💜
Yes!!
Most definitely!!!
that song was written by Bobby Russel and original sang by Vickie Lawrence in the early 70s. There was also a Movie, Shot in 1981 by the same name, staring Kristi McNichol, shot in my home town. Chattanooga, Tn.
@@XCross64 Which was always weird to me because I know her from Mama's Family
"You know I might have been born just plain white trash, but Fancy was my name!" I love that line, especially the determination in Reba's voice when she said that.. By the way, this song is a cover of a song originally recorded by Bobbie Gentry.
Shawn’s face when she said white trash!
I always cry when Reba says "In this life there's a lot of self righteous hypocrites that call me bad, they criticize mama for turning me out, no matter how little we had" I genuinely start to sob!!! And then sob some more.
The look on your face when you realize what's about to happen is priceless.
This is a cover of Bobbie Gentrys song "Fancy"(1969). Which you have reacted to a few weeks ago. Bobbie Gentry was a singer/songwriter and producer. One of the first women to have ever done that. Reba did a great job of Bobbie's song.
Bobbie Gentry wrote it, but Reba McEntire slayed this song, this song is so deep, her mother didn’t want her to have the life she had, her husband left her and their two children, and they were going to die, I’m sure she raised her daughter to be a good girl, but reality was hitting her in the face, and it was only the option left for her daughter, so she took it and told her daughter don’t let me down , do something with your life, survive, Live.
I was INVESTED in this story when the song came out. I had some rough teen years and could empathize with Fancy. She had very little choice. Her mom is sick & dying, her father gone, no other family to take her in, no money, and she’s 18 so no foster home or benefits minors might get. I was so happy she was strong and made it through. I know a lot of people thought her mama was pimping her out, but mom knew Fancy would be alone and could only rely on herself to survive.
Benefits that foster kids get? As an ex foster kid I'd like to know what the benefits were. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
@@victorianewton2426 In my state the child receives free healthcare for most things and some college funds. If you were ever in foster care, you can be designated as an independent student which means you will be eligible for a pell grant. If you were in foster care because of the death of a parent, you may receive some social security benefits as well. It just all depends on the situation.
reba had music videos in country like michael jackson had them in pop, long intros and huge productions, good stuff, reba has that dolly parton level of magnetic super talent, everybody loves her, just look at how she steals the screen with attitude and charisma in this..she's a rarity
I'm glad y'all get the song, some people blame the mother, dang shame, mom did all she could, they act like those days you could just get help like you can now, but this was the 30's when it took place I think
I was on the streets at 14 alone, not it has been 36 years I'm ok now. This song hits me hard.
You made it out! You were strong enough to overcome it, that's all that matters! You are still standing!!!
@@thesweetestteas.4534 I wasn't strong enough on my own, I had people hold me up when I couldn't stand.
God bless you sweetie! I just want you to know that you are strong, beautiful, and very resilient! Kudos to you and I will always stand by you!!
@@kreiner1and that's okay. We all need help from time to time. I give you a great deal of credit for getting through that. That takes a great deal of courage and stamina. Kudos to you!!
Check out Reba McEntire and Linda Davis "Does He Love You?"
Every woman has a red and black dress. A pair of stilettos, lipstick and mascara.
SACRIFICE IS ESSENTIAL TO SURVIVAL!
Fancy, story or not, was the true definition of a Hustler 👊💪🌟 Most of us have to hustle in life just to live; Reba understands this 🥰❤️
It's a story about a mother prostituting her own child to a bunch of strange men in the hopes of turning a dollar.
I'm glad you find that empowering though.
@@victorianewton2426 Hi!, Sorry that you found my opinion on this offensive but I don't think you understand the situation of doing whatever it takes to live. Maybe you've never had to choose between eating or putting a roof over your head or clothes on your back but for some of us, we've been dealt a bad hand in life & no matter how hard you try to dig yourself out of the hole, the dirt flies in faster than you can imagine. Myself, I've worked 3 jobs at once, while paying for 14 credit hours in a spring semester of college but had to take a beating just to have a bed to sleep in. Doesn't mean I slept with someone for money, but was humiliated constantly for trying to better myself. That was a long time ago but I remember climbing out & was lucky to have a roof, utilities & bologna sandwich once a day just to get by & that was before living in my car in a park & cleaning up in a gas station bathroom. One day when I write about the circumstances, I will send you the book & I hope that you will have a little more compassion for my situation & others who have similar experiences. God Bless You and your family & Merry Christmas!!!
Exactly, you do what you have to
Y’all PLEASE check out Reba’s ‘She Thinks His Name Was John’. More great story telling with a very contemporary lessson.
Y’all’s reaction had me in tears… when we grow up & become parents, we begin to understand and yes forgive some of the decisions and choices our own parents made. Beautiful, guys!💜
Stay safe & love much💖
Being a Southern girl, from the Deep South, this song is one of my favs. RIP Mama Kay 9-14-59 - 11-14-2021.
Y’all are like me when I hear Reba. To ME, she’s one of the GREAT storytellers of our time. “I wonder if that really happened?” Is because she’s SO convincing with her delivery. Some FAVES of mine are “He Gets That From Me”, “She Thinks His Name Was John” and of COURSE “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia”. ALL GREATNESS!
The emotion in her voice for this is on a level all Reba's. And the strings, the way they slowly built up as she sang "I knew what I had to do, and I made myself this solemn vow: I was gonna be a lady some day, though I didn't know when, or how", I get goosebumps every single time!
This song, and much of what Reba sings, is one of the best examples I can give as to what country music is, at the very core. A story! Good music of any genre should be a story that people can relate to, and that is so rare these days, barely a dying ember of what was once a roaring fire. I'm glad to have been able to enjoy this kind of music in my youth. It helped shape some of who I am now.
One of my favorite singers of all time! I got to see her in concert in Los Angeles. She changed outfits almost every other song to match the videos of the song she was singing including this one.
great story, thank you. I'm a rock fan but, Reba is truly special...
Reba is our Generation’s Loretta Lynn.
Reba always tell a great story, I always love her songs, even ones that she redoes it is usually better than the original. and yes, you have been pronouncing her name correctly.
I absolutely love you both! You get it! You have to walk in someone shoes to understand the choices they have made or will make. My mother and father made choices for me (not like these, but still life-changing choices) that I found out about later in my adult life. Instead of getting mad & angry, I put myself in their shoes and realized exactly why they made those choices and I understood. They made me the person I am today, which I like to think is a good, kind, compassionate, yet strong and independent person. Love your perspective always💓💓💓
I loved to sing this when I was younger. I realize now why my mom didn't want her 11-year-old singing it. But now I see it as a coming of age story - including a lot of heartache. I've always felt empowered by it.
Did you guys see the sign at the end, it said Fancy Ray. Baker future home for runaway girls
Love you guys reactions all of them
my husband's cousin named her daughter Fancy after this song. yes, we live in La.
WOW...I dont know how I missed this reaction...Ive been waiting for you 2 do this one for ever. Great reaction. After this video came out, during her concert tours, Reba would actually come out on stage in the taxi cab, wearing the coat and hat, It was amazing. Ive included a link. Reba's shows were ICONIC!!! th-cam.com/video/l0-4xmPv_o8/w-d-xo.html
Shawns spidey senses went off right away 🤣 Great reaction vid!!
I commented on that earlier. He picked up on it quick.
Reba makes every song better!! Another great one is her duet with Kelly Clarkson "because of you". Like this one, Great song, fabulous video, deep meaning. ❤️
You know what I like most about reactions to songs like this? They teach us EMPATHY for each other! Not only do we feel empathy for the fictional characters in the songs, but through music, we come to understand that despite our differences in ages, our differences in races, and even our differences in religions and nationalities, we’re all human. We share the same problems, the same feelings, and we face the same challenges. The better we can make life for the least among us, the richer we can all be. Thanks for the reaction and for being who you are!
Amazing reaction.... I'm a rock fan but, Reba.... Speaks to me.... I'm in tears with you both. Thank you for sharing and being real.
The night the lights when out in Georgia is another good one by Reba!
Damn, Shawn figured it out immediately!!!!
Shawn is amazing in this, you can see him realizing what the song is about
He picked up on it quick
Hi guys next stop in the Reba rabbit hole HAS TO BE "Does He Love You?" All 3 versions in the correct order, first original version is a duet with Linda Davis from 1993,94? ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO! Secondly, the Kelly Clarkson live version from CMT Crossroads,and lastly, the 3rd and most recent, from Rebas new 3 cd set, which dropped just last month,is a version with the ultimate Dolly Parton. Both have been in the business for 90+ years combined and had NEVER recorded before this collaboration! But please please please react to all 3 in this order,and yes,it helps to view them in the correct order!!! Cannot wait. Let's just say the original starts things off with a blast! You'll understand what I mean by the end of the first video!!! God bless yall yall are authentic,awesome and warm and welcoming, like family to me! Sincerely, Scotty Cargo from bham, Alabama!
When I saw her in concert in Lake Tahoe she opened with this song and the cab was on the stage.
I just saw her Saturday. She closed with this song and had a tree all lit up with lightening storm going on behind it. She's amazing!
@@pamelawilliams3144 I agree she is so talented!!
There are certain lines in 80s and 90s country songs that you just have to shout at the top of your lungs, and "I might of been born just plain white trash, but Fancy was my name" is 100% one of them.
"The Night That the Lights Went Out In Georgia" is another great storyteller!
Yes is a classic great one
Absolutely agree!
You saying it right. She's truly a phenomenal artist.
Vickie Lawrence sang the original singer of The Night the Lights went out in Ga and I believe Bobbie Gentry was the original singer of the song Fancy
I'm not far from New Orleans and I cry every time I hear this song cause I know how many times this situation doesn't play out like this song!
Greetings from concord , n. C. , hi guys, just want you to know that i enjoy your reactions and i am checking out folks and you guys are awesome. Jamal said tonleave a comment to let you know i was watchin ! Shawn your attention to detail in this song is awesome , i could watch you and know the song and all the surprises, keep up the majic , ill be watchin !!!!!😍😍
I might have been born plan white trash but Fancy was my name. Love that line every time. ❤
Shawn's eye's bulged out of his head! I guess he's never heard a white person being called or call themselves white trash. I don't mean that in a bad way. He was like WHAT WHAT!?!
His face took me out😂😂 he understood right away what was going on. I feel like she caught on in the middle and then kept looking at him for validation on if what she was hearing was correct. Loved loved loved this reactions.
I don't think she did. He was very animated. When he quickly moved up to the screen, pointing the finger into his headphone, turning his head, etc.
Watched and loved it!!! ☺☺♥
This happened to many of us young lady's back in the 80s my mama was one of these ladys that did this to her little girl
Check out - Tanya Tucker - Whats Your Mama's Name
Shawn and Mel...you guys are sweet and awesome!! You really understood the meaning of this song...one of my favorites! Your reactions are priceless!!!
Reba is a superior story teller. You should react to "The Night The Lights Went Out In Goergia". It had a surprising ending.
Coffee, great music and the smiles of you 2 makes a great day. ❤
AMEN!!
I don't think Reba's version was better than Bobbie Gentry's. Bobbie's version was released in 1970 and Reba's in 1991. That's a big difference in technology right there. The audio is dimmer on the Gentry version. Productions got more extravagant as years went by. Bobbie is the one who wrote this song. I listened to it as a young kid and it made me sad back then. I just went and watched the reaction to Bobbie's version, and Shawn, even you were astounded and wowed by the song & story in it, seemed to be just as much as to this version.
Shawn and Mel... really love your channel! I love your appreciation for Reba and her beauty and talent. This song really touches a lot of emotions and makes us realize how lucky we are. I'm so glad you guys appreciate Reba and her beautiful song!
She turned her out to save her. It was the only way to get her out of there and get her a better life.
I loved the look of shock on your faces...... priceless !
Shawn the look on your face when it clicked was priceless!
The moment he realized what was happening
My favorite Reba song!!
Men always have the best reactions to this song
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, your reactions. This was a GREAT song written and performed by Ms. Bobbie Gentry. Ms. Reba McIntire did an EXCELLENT job.
Y'all had the best reaction to this song! ❤❤❤
Whoever’s in New England “beautiful”
I have come up with a nother good song for you two it called one in a million by Larry Graham.It a song I sang to my wife when we first started to date I hope you will do this song and the one called Teddy bear by Red Sovine. Because both are all about love and that what the world needs today..
Reba is such a wonderful story teller. She has a way of singing and conveying the message and the lesson in her songs in vivid detailsz
Shawn, man, your face was priceless! Realization hit you like a lightning bolt. Great story, ainnit?!
The mother loved her so much she had to do what she had to do so she could have a better life
This has been a favorite for years! Reba is the best! Great reaction!! 👠👠👠
I personally say Mac n Tire.
Also "Fancy" is best heard LIVE! Reba live concerts are FABULOUS!
Y'all mackin' it right. Once I thought I loved this song; 15 years later I learned what it meant to "turn 'em out;" 15 years later it's hard to even hear with dry eyes. Great Reaction!
This is Reba's song. Period. I really appreciate your reaction--I've watched several reactions to this song. There's a lot who didn't even know what she was saying. Others said, "Well, I don't know if this song is good. . ." Survival is rarely clean, Jack. Decisions for survival need to be made and unless you've been there, you don't know. I know. Most reviewers did NOT know. But, you guys knew. . . and I am so so thankful that you get it. You got the very kernel that she was trying to give--don't judge.
You wanna real good collab song with Reba and Brooks & Dunn, you MUST check out "Cowgirls Don't Cry". Not only is the song and lyrics beautiful, and often moistens my eyes, but the fact that Reba was a barrel rider in a rodeo before she made it big just hits the spot!
This is such a "Pretty Woman" fantasy. Reality would have been that a poor girl from backwoods New Orleans would not have been meeting Aristocrats- nowhere near the same circles- THIS girl would have ended up strung out on meth, turning tricks for whatever money she could get. That would have been HER reality. It makes a great song, though. Good reaction.
Country music is about storytelling and Reba is the Queen. This song is a great example. So are The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia and She Thinks His Name Was John.
I've always hated this song. No, there is NO excuse for putting your own child in harm's way, not to mention pushing your barely 18-year-old daughter into the arms of predatory men to make a buck. It's vile and disgusting. As a parent, go get a job! I like Reba, but I can't stand this song. My mom had a lot more than two children along with a husband who wouldn't work. She worked three jobs to keep our home going. As a parent, you do what you have to do to put food on the table, but that does NOT include using and abusing your children.
Welcome back…Missed Y’all. Reba is a must Rabbit Hole. Highly suggest:
Brooks and Dunn ft. Reba - If you see him
Reba - She thinks his name was John (Reba was the first and only Country artist to speak out about AIDS awareness)
Do I need to be a Patreon or contribute a certain amount to get a song request that I have for you both to react to?
More like two. But.
Let her cry-hootie and the blowfish
Rain- folk soul revival
I swear I’ll chip in a fund just for these two. They are two good not to be heard. I PROMISE that you’ll love them both.
PLEASE
they just both hit home for me and I’m sure others will/can relate
Please listen to Reba’s “She Thinks His Name Was John” that was released in the early 90s when AIDS was still in it’s infancy.
If you want to see a video that will hit you almost as hard as this one, look up Reba McIntire and Brooks & Dunn singing"Cowgirls dont cry". or "Have you seen her/him". Both songs are powerful
Shawn is tripping !! Lol 😂 lv this reaction.. one of the best country music songs ever .. not just my opinion it’s facts !!
Mel picked up on the scenario a LOT faster than Shawn.... Regrettably as a woman, we know what is expected, happens and is inevitable of certain scenarios.
Was listening to this song in the car on my way home today tearing up, lip quivering...Lord people, things hit different as you get older. This used to be a powerhouse, feminist power song, and it still is, but now, I just think about how helpless and scared they all must've felt.
Its ash wed valentine to you guys feb 15 2024 pray for those going through love them unconditionally .
Not sure if you even read comments, but something outside your comfort zone would be Anahata's Savage Daughter!
This reaction is exactly what should be had when someone hears this song for the first time, shock, sadness, understanding, and the face of being proud…. Love it. You have a subscriber ❤️
If you like this version of the song, check out Bobbie Gentry's version. She wrote it, produced it and recorded it first. Reba's cover is very faithful to the original.
Bobbie Gentry did the original song but her style and presentation was for 1960's television. Reba's video version along with her voice tells a more complete story, plus Reba also has a hell of a voice and acting ability.
Kelly Clarkson did a version for Kennedy Center Honors when Reba got inducted!…..check out that version too!
You can tell Shawn was starting to figure it out when she said, "Mama spent every last penny. We had to buy me a dancing dress." The wheels in his brain were starting to turn. You can see it in his face and body language. Shawn you caught on fast. It seem to be that in most of the videos i watch of people reacting to this song the guy seems to catch on a little faster than the girls. Amazing reaction.
You should see a more recent live version...with surprises during the performance: th-cam.com/video/D-YpS_2-2-o/w-d-xo.html
Loved your reaction, my guy. My first reaction was the same. Thank you for being so focused on the story.
Shawn face be crackin me up! 🤣
You guys would really enjoy Reba's songs, She Thinks His Name Was John and You Lie!
Love Reba named my Aussie Fancy. You should see the neighbors look when I say, Fanccyyyy. Lol
REBA'S BEEN MY FAVORITE COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST FOR DECADES JUST LIKE ( JONI MITCHELL ) FOR ROCK YOU GUYS! 😊 YOU GUYS SHOULD DO ( THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN GEORGIA ) SHE MAKES YOU FEEL THAT ONE TOO SHAWN AND MEL! 😊
y’all are right it’s pronounced MACKentire 😂 it is confusing
The hard-hitting Southern Rock groove is kinda like the sweetness added to a nasty medicine to help it go down a little easier. But dang, this is one of the most horrible stories I've ever heard put to music. Tragic, sad, and genius at the same time.
I love yalls reaction! This was a very controversial song when it came out because people started realizing it was about prostitution. Please react to Rebas song You Lie! Her vocal range is so amazing!
Never seen this version before. Made me cry. Listen to Nights that the lights went out in Georgie by Vickie Lawrence. Reba also covers that one, but Vickie Lawrence imo does it better.
The amount of time she looked over at him would have made me nervous. Somebody staring at me so much.
I was doing my family tree and I found out my Great grand mother became a prostitute for a little while after my great grand father died young . I guess woman didn't have much choice back then .And I see a lot of them married old men .
I'd like to see you react to Sugarland's STAY....