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- A powerful message, and a powerful, moving song -- rich with vocals and orchestral instrumentation. This is, by far, my favorite Dixie Chicks song I've ever heard. Be yourself, and don't let the monsters and critics shape who you are or what you want to be. Natalie's vocal is rich, and a semi-orchestra backs up her talented sisters on instruments.
Turned out the Chicks were right.
Boom. 🎤 drop. Truth
They sure were
People with the intellect above a peanut knew it was true at the time.
Exactly
Still true today with the trump followers
What really pissed me off was reading that other country acts agreed with them but didn’t have the cajones to stand up with them.
Typical USA country artists.
@@corysimmons5701 not only country artists... there were pop, rock, soul even hip hop atrists who agreed with Chicks but were completly silent.
What the country industry did to them devastated their careers. They waited it out and came back against the grain and fought their way back. God bless their resolve because what is right is right. God bless America and the right of freedom of speech.
Only in America, hate to tell you there is a big huge world out there outside of America, and they sold out concerts and sold Millions of Albums worldwide, while the idiotic right could not handle the truth. Then this came out and they ran the table. 5 Grammy's for the song an album. Meanwhile the Right was proven to be wrong for the 10,000th time.
@@toddstevens13 You're right there. They played up in my country (Canada) during that time. Their album Taking The Long Way is pure gold.
@@toddstevens13 Country music radio stations in the U.S. stopped playing their records, fans destroyed their albums and protested at their concerts, and Maines even got a serious death threat during a concert in Dallas.
But Shut Up & Sing shows that Toronto was the hottest market when tickets for the Chicks' Accidents and Accusations tour initially went on sale with a second date added immediately. Since then, additional dates were added in Halifax, Winnipeg and Calgary.
@@billvallier3852 Exactly, Americans are so myopic they actually believe they are the only country in the world. Sad really.
Always loved the Dixie Chicks, were the victims of political crap
They were and are still awesome
And I was never a country fan
Emily said that they cried the first 100 times they sang this. When I discovered it, I must have played it 60-70 times in one weekend.
Been a fan for over 20 years. I get literal chills when I listen to this song, too.
"It turned my whole world around, and I kind of like it" BEST LYRIC EVER!
There isn’t a time that I don’t smile when listening to that line.
This song and the album it's from is a masterpiece IMHO.
Home and Taking the Long Way IMO are both masterpieces. Gaslighter almost there :)
@@toriboy25 Gaslighter was the newer album.
@@toriboy25 I love this comment but I will disagree a little bit @toriboy25 after seeing the Gaslighter album performed live it definitely is not an almost it's a a part of a trilogy of masterpieces
@@RyanLaws83 Aw I am jealous! Wish I could see them live.
@@toriboy25 I cried it was amazing
My good man. Much respect, but if you were not ALWAYS mesmerized and awed by Natalie Mains voice, you were not paying attention.
Yup.
Toby Keith was the one who caused the stuff calling them out. Also it was GW Bush in the 2000’s not 80’s. and the comment was that they were embarrassed that the president was from Texas . So because of TOBY KEITH throwing them under the bus, calling them un-American, the brown stuff flew through the fan and hit the wall. So at an award show they sang and Natalie had a t shirt with rhinestones that said F.U.T K. That’s the back story. He tanked their career and his.
And now Toby Keith has stomach cancer. KARMA?
@@timmartin9375 that’s interesting. Hmmmmmm
I stopped being a fan of his because of that stuff.
Tim Martin choose your words wisely sir! Cancer sucks and nobody would wish it on anyone. The Chicks and Toby may have had there issues back in the day but I guarantee you neither 1 would wish Cancer on the other.
That's 99 percent true, the only thing you was wrong about was Toby tanking his career! His songs still are being played on country music radio, and he is in country music hall of fame! Just saying he might of been a asshole but far from tanking.
I had the same reaction, tears of happiness and totally moved by this performance..
People knew their babies traveled with them. So imagine getting calls that bombs had been hidden in the concert venue if they didn't cancel people would die. Or threats that they were going to shoot them. To me that is the words that people should have been outraged about. Not what Natalie said.
They said it in London because it was the night before the invasion and they (Great Britain) were also going to war. She (Natalie) felt she should at least address it.
the video is even better. a true work of art with all the symbology in it. from the oil for blood to the hysteria references, the judging from the bible thumpers etc.
I absolutely agree, the video, tells the story. I saw them when they still went by "The Dixie Chicks" I had a front row ticket for their concert in early 2000's. They were "Incredible!" I touched Natalie's hand.
Video always gives me chills
This is one of the strongest performances of one of the best songs I have ever heard. This is what music is about.
Simply outstanding. Natalie’s voice is just gold as is this song 🙌🏼
They are simply the best!!
Still brings tears.
I fell in love with The Chicks when I saw their first televised concert. Natalie's live vocals with Emily and Marty's playing! Perfection! And I am not a country music fan (I do like a song here and there) but they are special to me
They just blow me away with all their songs but this one is the one for me.
Highly recommend the documentary they made about the drama. They were in the middle of making a tour documentary and then BAM. It all happened so it turned into a documentary on their experiences.
It's very ironic how people were so mad about Natalie saying what she did but these days people say horrible horrible things and nothing happens. I guess you can blame the internet for that though which wasn't around like it is now back then.
I love that they owned the threat and called it shut up and sing.
I went to their concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in early 2000's. They were Tremendous! Packed the house!
I'm glad you listened/read lyrics and story behind this song. There were a few people that had a "reaction" that did not understand it!
In all really great music, regardless of genre or era, context is everything, when hearing these songs for the first time nowadays. I don't return to reaction channels if the reactor has no knowledge about the song, and/or is obviously only a superficial reactor anyway.
And even pop songs with not-so-serious subject matter and lyrics, are still totally tied up in the context of the time of the songs. Sometimes, this can only be fully understood by those who were there at the time.
But it's crucial for people hearing a song for the first time, to at least LEARN as much as possible about the context around the song.
Yep......with anything that matters, context is everything!
Makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
The aggression (Lesbian? Seriously? How old?) and death threats were primarily aimed at Natalie for using her right to free speech, that you guys are so proud of.
But not in other countries, for some reason.
Maybe she felt safe to actually express herself around people who openly protested against a vile and pointless war.
As for patriotism; it's not "My country right or wrong", that's nationalistic bollocks, using the troops, the people who will pay for willy waving.
Patriotism is not sending young men and women to fight, be injured or die for no good reason.
And they were right.
Check out their appearance with Beyonce at the CMAs in 2016. Cracking good stuff!
Freedom of speech does mean freedom from criticism. Their rights were not violated.
@@awesomeautistartist8628 What are you jabbering about?
The studio version also is strong and beautiful. I always tearing everytime I listen to it
It's about Natalie's beautiful voice beautiful voice it sends chills to almost everybody that hears it. What a talent!
That whole album is pure gold
Listen to ALL of their music. It all tells a story so Natalie always delivers a powerful performance. Traveling Soldier will give you chills too. I love the words in their songs as well as the music. I've always loved their music and I never banned them because they were right. They never should have been banned. That whole thing took away their Constitutional right to speak freely. People would sue for that today.
I can not overstate what a HUGE deal this was . It was an act of subversion at the time. And they were RIGHT.
This song should be celebrated for all of history. And it's absolutely beautiful.
Love her voice. I have 2 cd's of theirs and when I'm in my office I play them, back to back. Natalie's voice is one of best ever.
In one of those "youtube moments", this vid came up in my suggested vids today, and I had to click immediately. This is a very important song, and this is an absolutely stunning performance!
I so enjoyed your honest and enthusiastic reactions and observations, on everything having to do with this most excellent and historically important song! Thank you for a great video!
"Voice inside my Head" is a great song from their younger videos. The srtudio version of this video is great. She has an amazing voice.
thank you for taking this song for what it is .
peace x
I'm not necessarily against expressing one's opinions by voting with one's wallet, but I don't understand how people think cancel culture is something of the left when the right cancels more aggressively and more on a grand scale than the left ever has. I bet I can come up with a list of people and companies canceled by the right off the top of my head than most anyone from the other side. The big ones are Bud Light, Disney, Nike, NASCAR, and NFL as well as any movie or TV show with LGBTQ folk or what they consider too many women or racial minorities whether it is "The Little Mermaid," "Ghostbuster" sequel, or "Barbie." Like I said expressing yourself in such a way is not necessarily a bad thing, although generally could be considered petty, but cancelling people, books, and other things is very much an activity that the right embraces.
You need to watch the music video they produced for this single. It's spectacular.
The studio version and official video are what you should check out. The video is beautiful and disturbing obviously given the subject matter. This live version is great as well. I suggest you check out their song “Gaslighter”. Another personal and emotional pop banger.
They played a few years ago in MN --- It was amazing, STUNNING! I remember the moment of one of the first "cancel culture" moments. She spoke out about George Bush and being ashamed of being from TX. This was political for me and many but also parlayed into personal anthem for me and my personal relationships.
Love love love your authentic reaction
I still shed a tear on this song
Nat is a stunner
They showed them...they just sang the national anthem at the DNC 💙💙💙
I love the Dixie chicks ... i know they have a different name but to me they will always be Dixie Chicks... i have been listening to them since i was 13 i am 40 now. I don't care what there political views are because they have the right to feel and say as they please... i love them for their music... they have so much talent.. and are beautiful souls that made music that has healed my heart ... i went to their concert for the first time ever in my life two nights ago here in Dallas ...awesome JOB!!! Great show! A show that was sold out!! And to the cancel culture .... stop being so hateful and delicate... everyone is entitled to feel the way they want... and have their opinions... people shouldnt be so salty and in their feelings because the world cant be run that way.
Love The Chicks! ❤️
One of the most powerful songs ever sung. Anger and regret for how they were treated is all through the song. The first time I heard this I hadn't known about their troubles. I looked at my husband and said, "What the heck has happened to them? Something must have."
She shur is purdy ! This isn't country, it's a hybrid, a blend of country, pop, and rock ballad. Beautiful powerful song !
So proud of them, then and now!
You should watch the documentary that was made about that whole time period called "Shut Up and Sing". I never had any interest in them before but, after the controversy, I checked out the documentary and became a fan of them and their music after that. They might has lost some fans (good riddance) but, they gain a whole bunch more.
To those who think the chicks were somewhat weak for making the statement outside of America. Well, i went to see them here in the summer of 2023 and its 10 fold as far as their politics go at the concert. I saw MANY people leave but its just song lyrics and graphics on a screen but the real weak people well........were to weak and left. These women are heroes
I love them their message is very clear
It was the right that was upset not the left just to correct the statment
Look at her clench her fists in the climactic moment. Powerful feels. Heroes.
This is the problem with people who don’t allow individuals to have individual opinions and what is scary to me is that we are in a pandemic place today which is 1000 x’s worse…..
Love the Chicks, very talented
Chicks were spot on ,
Boom .
There's a great series on TH-cam called The history of country music. Worth viewing.
The songwriting team of Natalie & Dan Wilson is a dream.
MERLE HAGGARD WAS MY DADS FAVORITE SINGER OF ALL TIME SO I GREW UP LOVING HI TOO LOL SO U WON ME OVER ALREAD MY DEAR.
The reason they felt this song is beacuse it a true song for them they was doing a concert a few years back and said they was ashamed of president Bush being from texas and said he was a dum it got them cancelled for a good while from country radio and also they was people smashing there cd in the streets so yea there felling reflect this song
RIP Laura 💔
From what I gathered and remember at the moment this happened back in the early 2000s was Natalie made a comment about Freemason and Cabalist, George Bush Jr. She said she was ashamed the President was from their home state of Texas.
Nonetheless, they were right. Had I realized then what I realize and know now - I would’ve been louder in supporting these Patriotic ladies. They sure were trying to tell us something way back then.
Not a country singer, but would love you to listen to John Farnham singing Help, live with the Melbourne Symphony orchestra. He's who we call, in Australia, 'The Voice'.
You should also check out their song Sleep At Night off the new album or March March
Chicks 🔥🔥🔥
they fucking smashed it!
I love the chicks ❤
an epic vocal rant for sure and live sounds just like their studio albums.
They mean every word.
March, March,,, As good if not better.
Thanks brother
March, march to my own drum
March, march to my own drum
Hey, hey, I'm an army of one
Oh, I'm an army of one
March, march to my own drum
March, march to my own drum
Hey, hey, I'm an army of one
Oh, I'm an army of one
I mean I'd argue that book banning and burning are about as cancel culture as shit gets.
She was right
the violins in this song are so good! I'd say as good as the ones in Ben E. King's stand by me.
Are you still liking chicks instrumental over voice? Their lead singer is awesome
Check out Dixie Chicks _ Travelin' Soldier
I actually mentioned that in the reaction, Brian. Thanks
Great video!
She said, "we hate that George W Bush is from Texas."
No. She said “just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We don’t want this war or this violence. And we’re ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas.”
I wasn’t a fan but how they where treated at that time I would follow there tour...
It was not cool to say that out of the country; but the death threats were DEFINATELY not cool.
They were put ofnthe country when they heard it
Tough ladies
It’s impossible to overrate the Chicks. Chicks Rule!
In a recent interview they talked to Chicks about And Natalie about what she said she was very sorry. It probably wasn't the right place to view her opinion according to what I heard. Yes I write to her own opinion but not on a stage that she was performing on or they were. I think that's why so much was made about it and the country found through their disks away. There are multi talented people/ladies and no one should hold anything against them. I believe they will soar like they did once before because they are the very best❤
Purchase their "Taking The Long Way" It ain't country as you think it is.
What happened to them is unforgivable!
Freedom of speech is for both sides and banning them is the right of the listener to patronize or not to patronize my right not to make nice
We saw the literal rage of the fall out for speaking their minds. For a country that prides itself on free speech these women were victims of speaking their minds.
Hi Brother,Love your honesty & agree what kind of parent threatened her over a song.
Could you Please react to one of these Randy Houser/ Jamey Johnson Farm Aid 2019 "LEAD ME HOME " WRITTEN By Houser. TY
They were actually in Europe when they heard the news about the war.
I don't think they got so much cancelled, as BOYCOTTED. (Same as what happened to Budweiser) However, Death Threats? Absolutely NOOO Reason for that!! I really think as a Rule. Entertainers should stay out of Politics! If asked by reporters they should simply say no comment or in my opinion.
It’s performed in 2008.
They were very much right. Something people are gunna be saying about Biden.
I stopped listening after the second slur of the "lefties" are you sure you're libertarian? You sound right wingish.
I think this is a great song and that it took a lot of "cajones" to do a song directly addressing the cancel culture they were a victim of after Natalie's comment that she was ashamed that George Bush was from Texas. Even though I am also not a fan of George W Bush (or the waste of lives and $ from the Iraq War which in the end, basically accomplished nothing other than being a catalyst for ISIS), it probably wasn't prudent to say a comment like that being country artists because a majority of country fans tend to lean towards the Right side of the political spectrum. I have to say that I have the opposite opinion of "new" country than you. Coming from a background of listening to a lot of classic rock and jazz fusion growing up (Chicago, Yes, Allman Brothers, Genesis, Weather Report, etc), it was bands like the Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band, etc that made me become a fan of (some) country because of the rock/pop edge to the sound and the solid, interesting songwriting. I've never been much of a fan of the "traditional" country such as George Straight, Hank Williams and Garth Brooks because of the traditional "safe" songwriting with a lot of the songs having similar chord patterns (I, IV, V like traditional blues....which I'm also not a huge fan of) and stylistically sounding very similar.
I had an ex send me this! I had the chance to see them in person months before they blew up! What happened to freedom of speech?!
Imagine being able to be mad as Hell!
The early 80's?
Cancel culture has ALWAYS been on the right. Even today.
We can say it was a violation of freedom of speech that might be some truth. The other part no one wants to talk about is they did this at work! If you or I try to use our job as a platform to make opinion felt, chances are we would be fired! I think there is 2 sides to this. Not just as simple as free speech you were on the clock! Just saying I get why they did what they did and understood why the need for this song.
I was going to listen but you insulted ‘lefties’ 2x for no reason. So this lefty is out.
Everybody gets whatever everybody wants out of a song or hears !I do not hear the same thing you hear I took this song and thought about a relationship between a man and a woman. About arguments that we often get into. I guess we hear what we want to hear right?
Well, that works - apart from the section about getting death threats. 😉