Irish Pro Singer Amazed By Home Free First Time Hearing Elvira (feat. The Oak Ridge Boys)

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  • @ItsmeBarry
    @ItsmeBarry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    I am so glad you reacted to this collaboration between Home Free & The Oakridge Boys. "Elvira" was a huge hit for The Oakridge Boys in 1981. You can see the great respect these 2 groups have for each other. The Oakridge Boys are mentors to Home Free & it is like they are passing the baton to a younger version of themselves. They have performed together on the Grand Ole Opry. Adam Rupp's vocal percussion is the best in the business. He can simulate drums & any other sounds perfectly. Home Free is my favorite a cappella group. They are so talented yet very humble guys

    • @crystalparker8269
      @crystalparker8269 ปีที่แล้ว

      These have been my favorites since they each came out singing. OAKS have been at it since the 50s or 60s. Home Free Has been at it since early 2000s.

    • @bitteroldfart
      @bitteroldfart ปีที่แล้ว

      I Grew Up Listening To The Oak Ridge Boys And Always Trained My Voice To Go Baritone....This Was An Awesome Collaboration AND, A Great Way To Pay Homage To The Ones Who've Inspired You. I Love It!

  • @i.luv.2.teach.78
    @i.luv.2.teach.78 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The collaboration between HF and The Oak Ridge Boys seems like the passing of the baton from one generation to the next younger generation.
    These guys sounded "fantastico" together!

  • @daventunes3822
    @daventunes3822 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Just a fun note: this arrangement came from Geoff Castellucci of Voiceplay. He passed it along to Home Free when they got the chance to collaborate with the Oaks. Very cool.

    • @npilot4445
      @npilot4445 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love Geoff too, and Voiceplay. Voiceplay = musical theater acapella with mini movies, Home Free = acapella stage/singing with some cute videos, Pentatonix is a little less my kind, too poppy. Although who can resist Avi? He's in his own folk / singer class...he could sing an ingredient list for cookies and make it sound ahmahzing... :) And to think! The group that brought me into acapella was? No laugh, barbershop New Fangled four...

  • @nancyankrom3803
    @nancyankrom3803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    😂 I can’t believe you never had the Pleasure of the Oak Ridge Boys music before. They have been Certified Country Artists for decades. Guess it’s better late than never, right 😉. For Home Free to sing with them was a huge blessing to Home Free. Good reaction to this collaboration. The song was a #1 hit for The Oak Ridge Boys in 1981. Its my favorite song of theirs. ❤️

    • @sandraweisbarth4148
      @sandraweisbarth4148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lol... I almost hit the floor when you indicated the Oak Ridge Boys must be good to sing with HF. Please, Oak Ridge were singing before these kids were born.

  • @brucebannerman6848
    @brucebannerman6848 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The guy with the black beard also sings bass,tenor and anything in between, also whistle like you can't believe!

  • @user-vl4fx5wf1q
    @user-vl4fx5wf1q หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Home Free is Fantastic!!❤❤❤

  • @redelfshotthefood8213
    @redelfshotthefood8213 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When this song originally was released by The Oak Ridge Boys... my Mom loved the song. She used to dance in a goofy way, and sing “Mauw Mauw”. A happy memory.

  • @laurencethomas219
    @laurencethomas219 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The Oak Ridge Boys have been together since 1973...50 years! Pretty much the same lineup. The only acapella country group I can think of for most of those years. They had many hit songs, Elvira being one of them. Thanks Barry

  • @vapatsfan6174
    @vapatsfan6174 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love hearing the older group with the younger group. It's an amazing mix of their sounds.

  • @ruthcurfman7532
    @ruthcurfman7532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Illegal" and "Arrest them" haha. Enjoyed your reaction!

  • @StorytimeWithLana
    @StorytimeWithLana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Awesome! We miss you, Barry when you're not around.

  • @ronniephillips3677
    @ronniephillips3677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Barry dear, if you like Acapella with a theater feel, please react to Voiceplay . Their bass singer arranged "Elvira" for this video.💋💋

  • @vickiroman189
    @vickiroman189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Home Free has worked with several seasoned professionals: "Children, Go Where I Send Thee" with Kenny Rodgers, and "American Pie" with Don McLean come to mind.

    • @nightthornkvala94132
      @nightthornkvala94132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And God Bless the USA with Lee Greenwood.

    • @super_siri
      @super_siri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And devil went down to Georgia with Charlie Daniels. Which is my favorite collaboration!!!

    • @toodlescae
      @toodlescae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They also did one with Alabama. Christmas in Dixie.

    • @toodlescae
      @toodlescae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@super_siri I didn't know they did that one.

    • @super_siri
      @super_siri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@toodlescae I have looked to try and find a video but I have been unsuccessful. So it's just a song. But I know Charlie Daniels played the fiddle and sang the devil. Austin played the Georgia boy, Tim plays the narrator and of course hits all the bass notes. It's really great, definitely recommend searching it out.

  • @anacece8852
    @anacece8852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh Barry! sorry! I won't be able to be with you (and with Barry's angels) tonight... it's too late for me: tomorrow I have to get up early and go to work with all my neurons well placed. But the first thing I'll do in the morning, while having my coffee, is watch the video! that's for sure! please give lots of hugs to everyone from me!

    • @ItsmeBarry
      @ItsmeBarry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Missed having you there but I understand it was a late posting 1am in Ireland 😴 I made sure to mention you in the chat, so we still had all of Barry’s angels 😉

  • @aj2587
    @aj2587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well I'll be at work as usual but I'll definitely watch when I get home.

  • @baskervillebee6097
    @baskervillebee6097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oak Ridge released Elvira in 1966.
    Please listen to Unchained Melody by Home Free. Made popular in the 60s by the Richeous Brothers. From a 1953 movie called Unchained. ( source of the black and white prison theme)

    • @dagmar.6954
      @dagmar.6954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think you got some of your dates a little mixed up. Dallas Frazier first recorded "Elvira" in 1966 but it became a big hit when "The Oakridge Boys" recorded it in 1981. Also the movie "Unchained" was released in 1955. Bobby Hatfield from The Righteous Brothers recorded the song "Unchained Melody" in 1965.

    • @baskervillebee6097
      @baskervillebee6097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dagmar.6954
      Thank you

  • @vickybolsby9153
    @vickybolsby9153 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The guys felt so honored to do this with the Oak Ridge Boys. And I luv the mutual admiration between them. One gentleman said " I need to meet this Elvira if shes got all this talent singing bout her!" 😂 Enjoyed this immensely

  • @grayeyeslady
    @grayeyeslady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Oak Ridge Boys have been around since the 70's and have always been so much fun. Then you put Home Free with them and you have a super fun time.

  • @Missilynn
    @Missilynn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oak ridge Boys were the original group to release Elvira. They still got it after all these years. Love Home Free collaborating with anyone.

  • @sean_b_drummer
    @sean_b_drummer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As I tell everyone, you can't be in a bad mood while listening to, Home Free. 👍🏽😁

    • @super_siri
      @super_siri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I mean you can...my boyfriend is, but he doesn't care for a capella (sometimes I wonder why I date him) ...but if you are do you actually have a soul or enjoy music.

    • @sean_b_drummer
      @sean_b_drummer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@super_siri I guess I should have added, listening them on purpose. 🤷‍♂️
      You don't have to have EVERYTHING in common to get along. 👍🏽😁

    • @jackkomorowski2722
      @jackkomorowski2722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's a true story!

    • @super_siri
      @super_siri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sean_b_drummer No that's very true. We have a lot in common but it's like the weirdest things, we both hate bananas, but love banana flavored candy, we both hate spicy food, we're both fiscally conservative, but lean liberal in a lot of other ways {he calls himself a centrist, which is probably the closest thing I could call myself as well}, we were both raised Lutheran, and left the faith young, I have returned to it, he has not really, although he's very knowledgeable, we like a lot of the same kinds of music outside of a Capella. But the best things about him are that he's super smart, and very funny, so he keeps my mind engaged, and makes me laugh. He hates questions (I love to ask them), he hates when people hand him things unless he asks for them (I love to hand him things he didn't ask for to make him deal with his own mess). We've been together for just over 3 years, and it's really just gotten better, even though there are days where I wonder.

    • @sean_b_drummer
      @sean_b_drummer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@super_siri That's great stuff! 😍

  • @user-vl4fx5wf1q
    @user-vl4fx5wf1q หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oakridge Boys are great too!!❤❤

  • @aletheaglenn6656
    @aletheaglenn6656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Oak Ridge Boys have been singing for over 50 years. They are a great group also.

  • @milomurphy9178
    @milomurphy9178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Geoff Castellucci of VoicePlay helped the guys out on this video and did the arrangement for this rendition.

  • @candisshort8227
    @candisshort8227 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🤣😂🤣 the fact that you don't know the Oak Ridge Boys!! Makes this even better!!!!

  • @carolchatham7766
    @carolchatham7766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love this so much the guys are so humble and pay respect to there elders just love try LOVE TRAIN or HELPLESSLY HOPING enjoy

  • @freadadillon4071
    @freadadillon4071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As always, love your reaction. The Oakridge Boys have been around forever. That they would want to collab with Home Free is a real honor. They were totally star struck. Love this version of this song.

    • @annekim2634
      @annekim2634 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love how the one guy from Home Free is totally fanboying -- wearing their merch, takes a selfie with them, gets them to sign his shirt -- it's priceless!

  • @denicesanders4586
    @denicesanders4586 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Austin put the shirt he was wearing into a glass frame. The Oaks all signed it. There is a video where you can see it hanging on the wall when you first enter his home.

  • @sharonmortimer3843
    @sharonmortimer3843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The Oak Ridge Boys have been around since 1945. Since they did this song the Oak Ridge Boys have become mentors to Home Free. The have done many things together since. Tim the bass of Home Free has always wanted to be able to sing like Richard Sterban the bass from the Oak Ridge Boys. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.

  • @darrinlindsey
    @darrinlindsey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Home Free did an absolute amazing job in rearranging this former #1, Pop and Country, hit by The Oak Ridge Boys.

    • @ItsmeBarry
      @ItsmeBarry  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree this is an amazing recording and I’ve still to hear the original. Thanks Darrin.

  • @patwood7011
    @patwood7011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow, Tim and Adam were stand outs in this performance. Thanks Mr. Barry. 🌹

  • @ohseedee27
    @ohseedee27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    HF does another collaboration with the Oak Ridge Boys. "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem" is a holiday song but it's a great listen any time of year, same for their collaboration with Kenny Rogers & "Children, Go Where I Send Thee." On the latter, listen to the outro for how the collab came to be. One of my all-time favorites is the collab with Don McLean, "American Pie." Don asked HF to join him for a 50th anniversary re-release of the song and it was unbelievably good. Thanks for the reaction, Barry, it was great.
    PS - I see you reacted to the HF 9-5 video, but you really, really need to see their LIVE performance.

    • @wilshade
      @wilshade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      In Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, you will notice that ALL of the voices are perfectly layered. Even through the wonderfully tight harmonies, you can hear each individual voice.

    • @donnaflynn9615
      @donnaflynn9615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Be sure it’s the 9-5 plus beatboxing live where they all beatbox. It’s awesome!!

    • @hidebehind2604
      @hidebehind2604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I SECOND THE CHOICE OF hF Nd Oak Ridge Boys " BEAUGIFUL STAR OF BETHLEHDM.THE REZPECYT BY EACJ GROUP AND EACHS MEMBERS IS REl.

  • @toodlescae
    @toodlescae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this older generation, younger generation type of thing. Like passing the torch.

  • @walkofnails2923
    @walkofnails2923 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Oak Ridge Boys are in their 70’s when this was done I think. They still got it!! 😁

  • @vegaswillie
    @vegaswillie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy shit, Barry.
    There's some seriously talented gentlemen in that room.
    Nothing short of incredible,
    Nice reaction as always.

  • @lindawarden-burglund9603
    @lindawarden-burglund9603 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I always love your reactions! I grew up listening to the Oak Ridge Boys. They were the best in the business back in the day and they've passed the torch to Home Free! What a wonderful collab on a classic song! Please react to Home Free singing "How Great Thou Art" and "Brothers in Arms". Keep a tissue handy. You might cry!

  • @michaelfrazier1971
    @michaelfrazier1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Since you seem to enjoy Austin Brown's amazingly high tenor voice, you should listen to Home Free's rendition of, "When A Man Loves a Woman!" Austin takes the lead in this performance, and it's outstanding!

  • @danellwein8679
    @danellwein8679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    the old meets the new . .the main difference is .. back then . they didn't do the beat box thing .. good reaction Barry .. made my day ...

  • @barbaracampbell9907
    @barbaracampbell9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a major hit in the 70s before home free was born isn’t it amazing

  • @commonsencequeen
    @commonsencequeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi! You may like also The Statler Brothers, you have so much personality, love watching your reactions!

  • @patrickhumphreys5851
    @patrickhumphreys5851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The Oke ridge boys have been together since 1974 and this is their song but Home Free has pretty much been there little brothers and has been really good friends over the years. A great song to react to.

  • @fredamedic2000
    @fredamedic2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song was originally by the Oak ridge Boys when I grew up in late 70's early 80's. I love their interactions. You get the feel the Oak Ridge Boys is passing the baton so to speak to a new generation. They did a Christmas song together called "Beautiful Stsr of Bethlehem" that's amazing too.

    • @MegaBumblebee666
      @MegaBumblebee666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No it's not originally done by the Oak ridge boys they have the most popular version though. Original was done in 1966 by Dallas Frazier

  • @lisamcbride8921
    @lisamcbride8921 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Oakridge Boys are country music Royalty! Loved this colab, and your reaction, as usual!

  • @roberthudson1959
    @roberthudson1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The Oak Ridge Boys may have lost something musically, but they make up for it with enormous experience. This lineup was together from 1974-1987, and reunited on New Year's Day of 1996. They make HF, formed in 2000 and with this lineup since 2016, look like newcomers.

  • @ajonteampanalo
    @ajonteampanalo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Home Free + Oak Ridge Boys ❤️🙌🙌

  • @debraparsons2618
    @debraparsons2618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love the smile on your face when you hear just the right note(s) and blend of Perfect voices in the songs you react to for us💜😊🎶

  • @lindanearing4710
    @lindanearing4710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legends and legends in the making. The only thing better than the Oak Ridge Boys singing Elvira is the Oak Ridge Boys AND Home Free singing Elvira. So much talent in one place. Adam Rupp's beat boxing is just phenomenal, although that's not anything unusual. Home Free is famous for spreading happiness.

  • @anacece8852
    @anacece8852 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    19.- I will never be able to forget the entrance of the two of them into the house, through the door that led to the large kitchen, and my grandmother's terror mixed with several dozen hysterical screams. What a funny situation! The badger did not understand anything, he looked skeptically at that human who did not stop shouting, with a certain grace at me (who was sitting on the ground laughing non-stop), and raised his head looking at my grandfather with a curious expression that said : “Okay, I came with you to greet your family… and now what do you want to do with these people? Are they all crazy? Shall we bite them? Can you give me something to eat and take me home?" He took it with him, of course (poor animal: surely he already had a low opinion of humans, but he must have returned home convinced that it is better to keep them at a great distance!). And I, in an oversight of my grandmother, can say that I have had the great honor of petting a badger. Then they went along the edge of the road to the mountain path, my grandfather with his long, leisurely stride, and the badger behind him, trotting, tail wagging to the beat.

    • @Mycophile11
      @Mycophile11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh wow. I was just laughing and laughing reading this. I thought something like this might be coming. I like the lines where you described the scene from the perspective of the badger. 😂 I would love to have heard what that badger said to its family around the dinner table that evening. My grandmother would scream about things too. Very funny, it’s as if I was there. 😃I think your grandfather knew exactly what was going to happen when he stepped into that house.

    • @anacece8852
      @anacece8852 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Mycophile11 The looks of the animals, the way they move their heads... Sometimes you have to give them a voice, because they seem to be crying out for it! XD
      That scene, seen together, was so funny...!

    • @eveline5858
      @eveline5858 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@anacece8852 😁😁😉

  • @kimking6036
    @kimking6036 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My son was 3 or 4 when the Oak ridge boys dropped this record. My son will be 44 soon. He went around singing this song, loudly most of the time ♥️

  • @AnneMajdosz
    @AnneMajdosz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Came here from your short, Barry. I was raised on country music, so I really enjoyed this collaboration. Love your reaction! ❤

  • @Trishapurpleprincess
    @Trishapurpleprincess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This was an amazing collaboration! I grew up with the Oakridge boys and 80s style country for a few years but loved this
    Did you see Austin and his " Fangirl " moment? Or Catch Rob comparing beards?

    • @lschoenrank
      @lschoenrank 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or that amazing bass drop by Adam at about 4:18 just before the blackout?

  • @beverlykrebs4372
    @beverlykrebs4372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi Barry! I am PRAYING I'll be home from the hospital by then & able to make the chat & watch Elvira with you! I know you'll enjoy it coz HF sounds great singing this song! They stuck me in the hospital on Monday bcoz my heart was not doing great. They have done every test known to man & can't find anything to explain what's going on, so I'm still here.😕 Well, even if I don't go home, I still hope I can make it tonight!! Looking forward to it! Love you Barry!! 🎶💜🎶

    • @patwood7011
      @patwood7011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You don't know me Beverly Krebs, but I sincerely hope you get well soon, and they find out what the problem is with your heart. Please take care of yourself. (I personally hate hospitals.)

    • @ItsmeBarry
      @ItsmeBarry  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m sure you’ll be fine and you’ll be home soon enough. Stay strong Beverly, I’m thinking of you.

    • @michaeldecker3480
      @michaeldecker3480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Best wishes, get well soon.

  • @cheridampier2524
    @cheridampier2524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Love Home Free! This one is such a treat! If you're a fan of the bass, Tim Foust, may I suggest his solo acapella song, Come go with me/Stay. He shows that five octave range in it and it's crazy good

    • @musicelle812
      @musicelle812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tim Foust not only has a wonderful bass but also has a five octave range. Check out Tim and Austin Browne singing "My Maria" on TH-cam to see what I mean!

  • @darrinlindsey
    @darrinlindsey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Oak Ridge Boys took this song to #1 on both the country and pop charts in 1981. Home Free did a collaboration with Kenny Rogers too, shortly before he passed away.

  • @sagittarian1955
    @sagittarian1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Oak Ridge Boys began their career in the 1940's (not a typo) singing gospel music as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They later moved toward country music and somewhere along the line changed their name to The Oak Ridge Boys. I was born in 1955, so I have actually heard them all my life! I think listening to gospel quartets gave me my love for bass singers.

  • @marshac7738
    @marshac7738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this collaboration with our favorite acapella fellas ❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️

  • @debbiehall9091
    @debbiehall9091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't go wrong with Home Free and the Oakridge Boys.❤️

  • @marciaramirez3791
    @marciaramirez3791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Loved the reaction to "Elvira" with Home Free and the iconic Oakridge Boys! Noticed you had reacted to "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers, enjoyed that tremendously. May I suggest "Unchained Melody" cover by Home Free, it's amazing. They stayed true to the original but, as always with Home Free, made it their own at the same time. Looking forward to seeing your reaction on this. Thank you for always bringing a smile to our faces and putting a song in our hearts.

  • @kevinsnipes6511
    @kevinsnipes6511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Love the double reactions, Barry. I remember listening to "Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys all the time in the 80’s on the radio. Home Free’s collaboration with them was so special to hear after all these years.

  • @ShawolOT5
    @ShawolOT5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Oakridge Boys are LEGENDS! ♥️

  • @StorytimeWithLana
    @StorytimeWithLana 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Back where I left off.
    Not giving up on you, Barry.
    Go...Oom pa pa, oom pa pa, oom papa mau mau...

  • @Krisna_K
    @Krisna_K 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Oak Ridge Boys are country legends along with The Statler Brothers who were big at the same time! I was lucky enough to see both groups (at different times) at my local state or county fair (I forget which, it was so long ago)!

  • @judydavis7993
    @judydavis7993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Two of my favorite groups together. Wonderful collaboration. Adam really shines in this one.. Enjoyed your reaction. 🦋🎶💕🦋

  • @nydiajohnson3632
    @nydiajohnson3632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The oak Ridge Boys released Elvira in 1981. They are Country Classic!

  • @ernaanspach473
    @ernaanspach473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely love your double reactions! My favorite! Thankyou!

  • @catcav29
    @catcav29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Maybe you can do one of the Oakridge Boys other hits on the channel.

  • @phronsieonne5883
    @phronsieonne5883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Barry, the oak Ridge Boys “Elvira” spent 16 weeks on Billboard’s top 100 chart for Adult Contemporary as a crossover. It topped out at #8.

  • @sallyannlady
    @sallyannlady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I remember suggesting you review this, and I'm glad you did. It's a great song- the Oaks with their classic hit, joined by Home Free- a match made in heaven.

  • @tracyz9155
    @tracyz9155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks for your reaction. I love the Oak Ridge Boys and they were one on the first close harmony groups I listened to. Their bass, Richard Sterban, started my life long love of bass voices. This was an amazing collaboration on one of the Oak Ridge Boys most popular songs. (Arranged by Geoff Castellucci of VoicePlay which I think is so cool)

  • @lisaedwards-heimes2412
    @lisaedwards-heimes2412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have a beautiful smile-you remind me of Deacon on the show Nashville!

  • @engelbertvicmiller
    @engelbertvicmiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh Barry! I was smiling along with you man! Your reaction pretty mine mirrored mine....I'm in shock (and a little awe)...I never expected this track to be that good!
    You said about the layers.....and well....there's so much going on....I now need to go to the original video to watch and listen to this again....to catch everything.....and I'll probably have to watch it multiple times! Awesome!

    • @ItsmeBarry
      @ItsmeBarry  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Such a friendly comment, from a great guy.
      Thanks Vic.

  • @lauramata4244
    @lauramata4244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Oak Ridge Boys are all in their 70s. They were HUGE in the 1970s and 1980s.

  • @charlietipton8502
    @charlietipton8502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some of the Oak Ridge Boys are past their vocal prime. No surprise there with forty years. They are still gems as artists and human beings.

  • @joanneloyd9507
    @joanneloyd9507 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can't stop watching your face as you review. I already love Home Free and Petatonix, but your expressions are amazing .

  • @cyndid7555
    @cyndid7555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Home Free is amazing!! Little bit of news... Austin got his start on cruise ships as a member of the onboard cast for shows. Royal Caribbean are known for their wandering minstrels! That's apparently where Home Free found him. They we're wandering around singing. It was so my 1st introduction to Acapella.I am in awe!

  • @corwinchristensen260
    @corwinchristensen260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    American Pie with Don McLean if you're going for the Home Free collaborations. It really showcases Don and each one of the Home Free group. It is a cover that really does justice to a song that has become an American anthem for thousands of people for over 50 years.

  • @4Just1Girl
    @4Just1Girl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And the Bass singer of the Oak Ridge Boys, is Richard Sterban, When He started out in Music He was in a group called The Jordanaires; Who ALMOST exclusively sang backup vocals for Superstar performer, Elvis Presley!!!

  • @dianesinnett4391
    @dianesinnett4391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oak Ridge boys have been around for at least 50 years singing

  • @keithschneider7716
    @keithschneider7716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Barry,
    The Oak Ridge Boys recorded “Elvira” in the 1980s. This is the Oak Ridge Boys’ signature song.
    Home Free did record a cover of this song without the Oak Ridge Boys.

  • @spearhead30
    @spearhead30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When a man loves a woman really shows Austin’s ability.

  • @rhondakleynen7994
    @rhondakleynen7994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have watched this over and over. I was a huge fan of The Oak Ridge Boys, and hearing them with Home Free brings such joy. Barry, I loved watching this and so appreciate your genuine enthusiasm with every reaction video - having it be a group I am so familiar with and introducing the Oak Ridge Boys to new fans is wonderful. Thanks again.

  • @coughlik1
    @coughlik1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Oak Ridge Boys still tour. They will be near enough by and we have seats for June 9. Can’t wait. Now hoping Home Free puts us in the Fall rotation again.

  • @cyndid7555
    @cyndid7555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh Barry...so glad you got to hear this Collab....geez...I LOVE your reactions cuz they are MINE!!!!

  • @dianericciardistewart2224
    @dianericciardistewart2224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Spot on reaction, Barry!! Love both of these groups!! I remember when the song came out, and it was a big hit for the Oak Ridge Boys then!! Fantastic arrangement, and, of course, top notch vocals!! Thanks Barry!! 💕💕💕

  • @kenyonfanj1438
    @kenyonfanj1438 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandma was from North Carolina she loved the Oak Ridge Boys and this song was one of her faviortes.

  • @JoeJBuddha
    @JoeJBuddha 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I find it amusing that Elvira was a street name. ;)

  • @freckles7184
    @freckles7184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hear those invisible drums? Adam is the best beatboxer EVER! These guys are so good!

  • @barefootalien
    @barefootalien ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a fun one, isn't it? And such a great moment for them, being huge fans of the Oakridge Boys. It's almost like a passing of the torch and always makes me smile. :)

  • @theironherder
    @theironherder ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Of all the amazing parts of this cover, I am supremely amazed that Geoff Castelluci (the bassie boy of VoicePlay) arranged this cover and evidently helped with the video. Such lack of ego on everybody's part.

  • @cherylhay4394
    @cherylhay4394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Astonishing fact? The Oak Ridge Boys are in their 70’s & 80’s.

  • @marylynne9104
    @marylynne9104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sweet snatch of a lovely song, in Barry’s beautiful voice. Bliss.

  • @teresacartwright5406
    @teresacartwright5406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's a video of another collaboration with Home Free, The Oak Ridge Boys and Jeffrey East on "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem" - the harmony is just as amazing as the song.

  • @TracyH13
    @TracyH13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to see you posting again Barry
    🎶 💙 🎶

  • @ArleneAdkinsZell
    @ArleneAdkinsZell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Home Free and The Oak Ridge Boys collaborated on Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (Jeremy East is also on it) and it is gorgeous, I hope you will check it out too.

  • @rebeccagibbs8794
    @rebeccagibbs8794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    PURE HAPPINESS!!! 😁

  • @karenrudderham4900
    @karenrudderham4900 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They obviously had SO MUCH fun! Nana Karen UK

  • @charlottesinclair1845
    @charlottesinclair1845 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Home Free - Beautiful Star of Bethlehem Ft. The Oak Ridge Boys and Jeffrey East is also wonderful

  • @JanSkaggs
    @JanSkaggs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great song for many voices. Enough for all to sing their parts of the melody and harmony. One of my favorite Oak Ridge songs! Great review Barry!

  • @cjbrewer7
    @cjbrewer7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Elvira came out in the 80's my mom loved that song when it came out

  • @jeffstrom164
    @jeffstrom164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can't be me, I'm me and I've always been me. You are you and you are just going to live with that. I swear, some people. Claiming he's me of all the nerve.