Besides being a true story of Loretta Lynn's life, it's the story of my mother's life as well. My mother's father also worked in the Van Lear coal mines, and I was born just 40 miles away in the same small town my mother was born and raised in. My mother is the youngest of 12 siblings, and the life described in Loretta's song is the story of my mother's life in every detail, just as it was for generations of poor Appalachian families. But they are a proud people who will always survive, regardless of the hardships. I am very proud of my mother being a "Coal Miner's Daughter."
Sissy Spacek won an Oscar portraying Loretta in Coal Miners Daughter... and Sissy was singing the songs too. Kinda like when I Walk the Line came out. 20 yrs later or more .. Reese Witherspoon won the Oscar too. singing June Carter Cash.
If you ever watch the movie Coal Miner's Daughter it's interesting to note that Sissy Spacek who played Loretta actually sang all the songs in the movie. She did a very impressive job!
Loretta's story is very touching, it transcends all races, creed & colors. With her passing I watched the movie again last night, it's a movie that has stood the test of time! RIP Loretta, Doolittle & good bless Webb/Lynn families!
I grew up similar the old way. We only got one pair of shoes for the whole year..Same with school clothes. We Grew most of our food And was grateful Times have changed so much
No matter how many times I hear the song it gives me goosebumps because she's not ashamed of where she came from and yes that's a true story to her song and the movie is about the song which is her life thank you for your reaction
There was a movie made about her life. It’s called Coal miners daughter. It was released in 1980 starring Cissy Spacsek and Tommy Lee Jones. She was married at 14 years old in 1948.
On her ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee (she bought the ranch and the town), she has a replica of the cabin she grew up in for tourists to go through. It even has a replica of the well she mentions in the song. She has the mansion, and a smaller house (that's still a good size house) there.. but has never forgotten her roots. Back in the day, people would go to the ranch and would often see her and her husband outside working the garden and the ranch.
10-04-22 R.I.P. Loretta. She was my secret girlfriend ever since I saw her perform live when the Grand Ol' Opry road show came to Seattle way back in the 60s. Hard to believe such a remarkable music icon is no longer with us. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Butcher hollar is literally 25 mins from where I live and the area I was raised. Visited the home place many times. But the raising she’s talking about was the raising of so many of us in the mountains of Southeastern Ky, my Father, my 2 Grandfather’s, 2 Uncles, older Brother all worked the mines.. But my parents were raised the exact same way, just the way it was, working the garden all day, raising crops, coal mines, washing clothes on an old washboard, good cool well water my grandparents had, it’s was just the way of life here for so many decades, and we didn’t really realize just how poor we were financially, bc we have pride and filled with wealth inside!!!! Very emotional and good reminiscing song for those that understand that way of life
A line in the song goes...." my Daddy worked all night in the Van Lear coal mines." and decades later Loretta would release the grammy winning album "Van Lear Rose" with Jack White, who, as a fan, searched her out for friendship and then wound up working with her on the album.
Love Loretta Lynn. I once heard the late great Jerry Clower say that Loretta Lynn was the only person in Nashville that might have grown up more country than him. And that's saying something.
The queen of country music!!!!! Loretta is 89 now and still writing. The movie is about her life. Sissy Spacek won an oscar for playing Loretta and Sissy did all her own singing too. Loretta's daddy was played by Levon Helm who was a great musician and singer and writer. Check out The Band. Songs like The Night They Drove old Dixie Down, Evangeline, and so many more.
To the young people in this country 17 om up this is going to be your life soon I guarantee it.I forgot to say you won't even have the coal to keep you warm in winter,cook,hot water for bathing,laundry.That college really made you smart.
We didn’t have it as bad as this song but I remember the hand me downs, the big garden,and juggling the car if mom had to take us somewhere. Probably the worst year I remember was the year Dad spray painted a tumbleweed for a Christmas tree. I also remember we got two pairs of shoes every year,a pair of work boots for school to keep our feet warm and a pair of P. F. Flyer tennis shoes cuz they were dirt cheap and it was physically not safe to go barefoot. The one time I did I screwed up my foot and wound up in the hospital.
I saw one person react to this and he said, "I guess they didn't have Maytags back then." If her family had a washing machine it wouldn't have done them any good because they had no running water and also they had no electricity. If he had LISTENED he would have heard that. "Mama read the Bible by a coal oil light" People don't usually read by a coal oil light if they have electricity. "I remember well the well where I drew water." People also don't draw water from a well if they have running water. What on earth would they have done with a Maytag???? A couple of prerequisites for running a washing machine are running water and electricity.
Kind of gets me a bit choked up today with her passing. My folks grew up during the same time in rural Oklahoma and life was so hard back then. They both really loved Loretta Lynn because I think they could kind of relate to her and her early life.
I live 20-30 minutes from the house she grew up in. Right at 15 miles. Worked underground in the mines for a while. It's just a different way of life that most people would never even know about if not for music and were very proud to have musicians like Loretta Lynn, Chris Stapleton, Crystal Gail, Dwight Yokum, The Judy's and many others, who can share our stories and culture with the world. I love just off of U.S.23 (Country Music Highway). It's nice to see a reaction where someone actually listens and appreciates a good story about something that is real.
Later in life,early 2000's I think,she did a great song about her parents called Van Lear Rose.It's from an album produced by Jack White of The White Stripes.They also did a duet on the album called Portland,Oregon.The song is about a night Loretta got mad at her husband Doo.Check out either of those songs
I love this song and I love Loretta Lynn. When I was little my dad and I watched Coal Miner's Daughter. I have loved that movie and Loretta Lynn ever since then.
Just seeing this. You're right, this song really keeps you humble. My grandparents grew up in the '20s and '30s with no electricity and no indoor plumbing. Can you imagine going to the outhouse when it's 20 below zero? One of the many hardships. When they got married, they were so thankful just to have a small house with electricity, a bathroom, and a washer/dryer. All luxuries to them! It really gives you a lot of perspective about all our conveniences today.
If you do watch “Coal Miner’s Daughter “ it would be awesome to watch it together on a CB live. I m know you guys are busy it would be cool. But either way , plz watch the movie! It’s so good, great acting , and movie was so good. It took all the awards that year!
First time seeing you two. Love the dialogue and analysis of this song and now, I'm gonna check out more of your vids. You two seem like truly genuine people! I am Loretta's 3rd cousin from the southeast part of Kentucky and loved hearing you speak in such a positive manner.
Pre-pandemic we were coming out of Nashville and on a whim took an exit to go see her home at Hurricane Mills,TN. Beautiful home, campground and creek across the road, pasture of horses behind the home. It was so beautiful and peaceful. Its definitely worth the small detour.
She had a hard life, including her marriage. Crystal Gayle, another great country singer (think extremely long hair) is her younger sister. Her cousin is also a talented artist, Patty Loveless. Check out her song, Never Leave Harlan Alive. its another coal mining song.
One of the First Ladies of Country. Watch the movie, "Coal Miner's Daughter". Reese Witherspoon sings all the songs. Poor is poor. Urban, Appalachian... black or white. She never forgot her past. But, the film is about June Carter Cash and Johnny.
she is one of the nicest kind ladie, i got to talk to her at one of her concerts that i took my mom and dad too we had front row seats and she took the time to talk to me that gave my mom and dad the biggest thrill they always loved her and it was a thrill to me by taking them to her concert.
Loretta didn’t just break barriers in country music, she blew them the f*** up! From women’s rights, to hugging Charlie Pride at the awards show when she was told not to stand next to him because it wouldn’t look good for a white woman to be seen with a black man. When he won that award she whispered in his ear, “Tell them to kiss your black ass, honey” She was a legend, and her greatest achievements might’ve been outside of the 100’s of hit songs she wrote. You should listen to Van Lear Rose album that was produced by Jack White. Also, find videos of him talking about her. He loved her like his own mother
Loretta has been well covered in the other comments so I'll just add that she also had talented siblings, both male and female. Probably the more well-known is singer Crystal Gayle. Crystal got a Grammy for "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," hosted TV specials, awarded two CMA Vocalist of the Year awards, etc. As far as the movie singing (and the Sissy Spacek parts in the sountrack are great), Beverly D'Angelo did the singing in her character of Patsy Cline. Loretta's dad was played by Levon Helm, who may be known for the song "The Weight." In the movie during the funeral for Loretta's dad, Levon is actually the singer leading everyone in "Amazing Grace" during that scene. Also on the movie/soundtrack he sings "Blue Moon of Kentucky." What a great movie and depiction of her life, including a young Tommy Lee Jones as "Doo."
I live in Tennessee. They had some deadly flooding in Waverly Tennessee where Loretta Lynn has her Ranch. Her ranch foreman and close friend for many years was one of the victims of the floods. This only happen a few months ago and the whole town is still struggling. They've never said exactly how much damage was done to her Ranch but from all I've read it was pretty bad and she's still grieving over the loss of life. We all are. There's a heartbreaking video on TH-cam of a lady and her son on the top of their house. She went on Facebook live and talks about the flooding and how afraid she is. She shows the flood waters rushing by then it goes off. Their home was washed away. The son survived but she didn't. We had some flooding where I live about 80 miles from Waverly but nothing compared to them. It's been heartbreaking for our whole State.
The movie is most excellent. I’m pretty sure Sissy won the academy award for her role in Loretta Lynn’s memoir of Coal Miners daughter. 9to5 is an excellent movie 2.
She was a real coal miners daughter. Thats her life. I recommend you watch the movie. Its very accurate.
With Levon Helm too!
The movie is great.
Just finished her book again this week. She was something else, for sure.
People looking for real heroes need to see the heroism in the lives of men and women like Loretta's parents.
This song is her autobiography and so is the movie . It’s amazing.
sissy spacek and tommy lee jones were amazing in that
@@wheelmanstan they absolutely were. That movie left an impression on me.
Loretta lived this song.
She lived a lot of her songs.
Besides being a true story of Loretta Lynn's life, it's the story of my mother's life as well. My mother's father also worked in the Van Lear coal mines, and I was born just 40 miles away in the same small town my mother was born and raised in. My mother is the youngest of 12 siblings, and the life described in Loretta's song is the story of my mother's life in every detail, just as it was for generations of poor Appalachian families. But they are a proud people who will always survive, regardless of the hardships. I am very proud of my mother being a "Coal Miner's Daughter."
it's the story of everyone. I was a phone company lineman's son, etc. pure americana.
My grandpas life . My grabdnas life too .
One of my grandpas committed suicide by drinking acid because his lungs were shot
Loretta passed today at 90 years old good reaction RIP Loretta
Loretta was and always be hot shit there's nobody like her! What a life story!
Sissy Spacek won an Oscar portraying Loretta in Coal Miners Daughter... and Sissy was singing the songs too. Kinda like when I Walk the Line came out. 20 yrs later or more .. Reese Witherspoon won the Oscar too. singing June Carter Cash.
You would love the movie. It goes into her friendship with Patsy Cline.
If you ever watch the movie Coal Miner's Daughter it's interesting to note that Sissy Spacek who played Loretta actually sang all the songs in the movie. She did a very impressive job!
and she wanted Sissy for the part right away
I grew up not to far from her home. We had a hard life but everyone loved Jesus and made a life in east Kentucky
Loretta's story is very touching, it transcends all races, creed & colors. With her passing I watched the movie again last night, it's a movie that has stood the test of time! RIP Loretta, Doolittle & good bless Webb/Lynn families!
I grew up similar the old way. We only got one pair of shoes for the whole year..Same with school clothes. We Grew most of our food And was grateful Times have changed so much
She was the Queen of country music. Like a Grandmother to all. So Genuine and sweet.
No matter how many times I hear the song it gives me goosebumps because she's not ashamed of where she came from and yes that's a true story to her song and the movie is about the song which is her life thank you for your reaction
It's really beneficial for us to know how all of our families lived back through the generations. It was so much harder than today.👍👍👍
There was a movie made about her life. It’s called Coal miners daughter. It was released in 1980 starring Cissy Spacsek and Tommy Lee Jones. She was married at 14 years old in 1948.
Check out Loretta's sister Crystal Gayle. Ready for times to get better, don't it make my brown eyes blue, Wrong road again.
And her cousin Patty Loveless. You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive.
She is cherished by many. Please do Pasty Cline too.
She was a great lady. She did so much for women in country music. RIP.
On her ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee (she bought the ranch and the town), she has a replica of the cabin she grew up in for tourists to go through. It even has a replica of the well she mentions in the song. She has the mansion, and a smaller house (that's still a good size house) there.. but has never forgotten her roots. Back in the day, people would go to the ranch and would often see her and her husband outside working the garden and the ranch.
10-04-22 R.I.P. Loretta. She was my secret girlfriend ever since I saw her perform live when the Grand Ol' Opry road show came to Seattle way back in the 60s. Hard to believe such a remarkable music icon is no longer with us. Her presence will be greatly missed.
Butcher hollar is literally 25 mins from where I live and the area I was raised. Visited the home place many times. But the raising she’s talking about was the raising of so many of us in the mountains of Southeastern Ky, my Father, my 2 Grandfather’s, 2 Uncles, older Brother all worked the mines.. But my parents were raised the exact same way, just the way it was, working the garden all day, raising crops, coal mines, washing clothes on an old washboard, good cool well water my grandparents had, it’s was just the way of life here for so many decades, and we didn’t really realize just how poor we were financially, bc we have pride and filled with wealth inside!!!! Very emotional and good reminiscing song for those that understand that way of life
I'm a fourth generation coal miner and this song always hits me in the feels. It's a tough life but a rewarding one.
A line in the song goes...." my Daddy worked all night in the Van Lear coal mines." and decades later Loretta would release the grammy winning album "Van Lear Rose" with Jack White, who, as a fan, searched her out for friendship and then wound up working with her on the album.
Love Loretta Lynn. I once heard the late great Jerry Clower say that Loretta Lynn was the only person in Nashville that might have grown up more country than him. And that's saying something.
Loretta’s voice is so good, you forget about how good the band behind her is. That bass player is really good
The queen of country music!!!!! Loretta is 89 now and still writing. The movie is about her life. Sissy Spacek won an oscar for playing Loretta and Sissy did all her own singing too. Loretta's daddy was played by Levon Helm who was a great musician and singer and writer. Check out The Band. Songs like The Night They Drove old Dixie Down, Evangeline, and so many more.
To the young people in this country 17 om up this is going to be your life soon I guarantee it.I forgot to say you won't even have the coal to keep you warm in winter,cook,hot water for bathing,laundry.That college really made you smart.
Always stay humble and kind. Smile when you see people you never know how much that smile can mean to someone.
Coal Miner's Daughter was a great movie... You should give "One's On The Way" a listen by Loretta..
The one and only Miss Loretta....May the Lord rest your sweet soul
I'm glad you did this. Loretta is my grandmother's cousin. I've never met her but always loved her music. Thanks.
We didn’t have it as bad as this song but I remember the hand me downs, the big garden,and juggling the car if mom had to take us somewhere. Probably the worst year I remember was the year Dad spray painted a tumbleweed for a Christmas tree. I also remember we got two pairs of shoes every year,a pair of work boots for school to keep our feet warm and a pair of P. F. Flyer tennis shoes cuz they were dirt cheap and it was physically not safe to go barefoot. The one time I did I screwed up my foot and wound up in the hospital.
She has a sister that sings to Her name is CRYSTAL GAYLE ! She has a song called DONT IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE
Crystal Gail is her baby sister- check her out- beautiful long haired singer.
I saw one person react to this and he said, "I guess they didn't have Maytags back then." If her family had a washing machine it wouldn't have done them any good because they had no running water and also they had no electricity. If he had LISTENED he would have heard that. "Mama read the Bible by a coal oil light" People don't usually read by a coal oil light if they have electricity. "I remember well the well where I drew water." People also don't draw water from a well if they have running water. What on earth would they have done with a Maytag???? A couple of prerequisites for running a washing machine are running water and electricity.
Loretta is about 89 now. You have to listen to her recite this song like a poem on TH-cam. It’s beautiful! Watch her movie too. It got an Oscar
Kind of gets me a bit choked up today with her passing. My folks grew up during the same time in rural Oklahoma and life was so hard back then. They both really loved Loretta Lynn because I think they could kind of relate to her and her early life.
Don't mess with this woman.. just wow.. love her true stories,, her music was life experiences.. she wrote her life in songs
I live 20-30 minutes from the house she grew up in. Right at 15 miles. Worked underground in the mines for a while. It's just a different way of life that most people would never even know about if not for music and were very proud to have musicians like Loretta Lynn, Chris Stapleton, Crystal Gail, Dwight Yokum, The Judy's and many others, who can share our stories and culture with the world. I love just off of U.S.23 (Country Music Highway). It's nice to see a reaction where someone actually listens and appreciates a good story about something that is real.
With Ms. Loretta, what you see is what you get. She is always herself, and she is an amazing woman.
this was one of my moms ALL time favorite Artist and songs, you got me thinkin about my mom, she passed in 2017,, appreciate you playing this.
Rest in glorious peace, Loretta.. You were an original..
"Coal Miner's Daughter" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. It's a story of Loretta's life growing up.
Lorretta is a great artist. She poured her heart into every song she wrote and performed.
Later in life,early 2000's I think,she did a great song about her parents called Van Lear Rose.It's from an album produced by Jack White of The White Stripes.They also did a duet on the album called Portland,Oregon.The song is about a night Loretta got mad at her husband Doo.Check out either of those songs
this is the best piece of americana music ever written. imho. just fantastic.
Asia thank you for reacting to this song.. This song was my moms favorite song .. Still puts tears in my eyes
Love the way you are doing "country"............respect ! thank you.
MUST WATCH THE MOVIE!! You'll be totally engrossed from start to finish.
It truly is a FANTASTIC movie!
I love this song and I love Loretta Lynn. When I was little my dad and I watched Coal Miner's Daughter. I have loved that movie and Loretta Lynn ever since then.
Just seeing this. You're right, this song really keeps you humble. My grandparents grew up in the '20s and '30s with no electricity and no indoor plumbing. Can you imagine going to the outhouse when it's 20 below zero? One of the many hardships. When they got married, they were so thankful just to have a small house with electricity, a bathroom, and a washer/dryer. All luxuries to them! It really gives you a lot of perspective about all our conveniences today.
I saw her perform outside in the pouring rain. She said "If y'all stay I will" and we did
i loved the movie so much . i could watch it over and over . this is my favorite song also
Beautiful Sad song...So is the movie "Cole Miners Daughter" Must See Classic
She is so great. I love her.
Loretta was a legend. A true story.
Love Loretta Lynn so many great country singers.
Humble beginnings don't decide your ending.
I'm an underground coal miner been a coal miner for 8 years and love it and this song
This is a true story of her life
If you do watch “Coal Miner’s Daughter “ it would be awesome to watch it together on a CB live. I m know you guys are busy it would be cool. But either way , plz watch the movie! It’s so good, great acting , and movie was so good. It took all the awards that year!
Legend, mentor to uncountable number of female country singers. 👍 Love you two 💕
First time seeing you two. Love the dialogue and analysis of this song and now, I'm gonna check out more of your vids. You two seem like truly genuine people! I am Loretta's 3rd cousin from the southeast part of Kentucky and loved hearing you speak in such a positive manner.
Loretta's a BOSS! Absolutely LOVED your reaction man!
Still get chills!!!
Pre-pandemic we were coming out of Nashville and on a whim took an exit to go see her home at Hurricane Mills,TN. Beautiful home, campground and creek across the road, pasture of horses behind the home. It was so beautiful and peaceful. Its definitely worth the small detour.
She had a hard life, including her marriage. Crystal Gayle, another great country singer (think extremely long hair) is her younger sister. Her cousin is also a talented artist, Patty Loveless. Check out her song, Never Leave Harlan Alive. its another coal mining song.
My mother had a wash board in the 1960's and 70's. Many families had one. Whether they were black or white
Really good movie my father and I went to the theatres to see this. One of the best memories I have of him.
Her sister is Crystal Gayle a beautiful singer also! Crystal's hair used to reach the floor, now just to her bottom. Awesome singers!
One of the First Ladies of Country.
Watch the movie, "Coal Miner's Daughter". Reese Witherspoon sings all the songs.
Poor is poor. Urban, Appalachian... black or white.
She never forgot her past.
But, the film is about June Carter Cash and Johnny.
This was beautiful. Thank you for choosing this song for a reaction
Loretta Lynn is also the sister of country singer, Crystal Gayle, "Don't it Make My Brown Eyes Blue "
The movie with Cissy Spacek playing Loretta is fantastic- and true!
It’s one of the most beautiful songs
Most people don't read the credits but Sissy Spacek and Beverly D'Angelo both actually used their own voice when they were singing in the movie.
her book is incredible!
Queen of country music
she is one of the nicest kind ladie, i got to talk to her at one of her concerts that i took my mom and dad too we had front row seats and she took the time to talk to me that gave my mom and dad the biggest thrill they always loved her and it was a thrill to me by taking them to her concert.
Movie reaction ! Coal Miner's daughter Sissy Spacek nailed it !
Loretta Lynn loved it and Sissy Spacek .
What a beautiful reaction. So respectful and sincere. You two freakin' ROCK. ♡
Loretta didn’t just break barriers in country music, she blew them the f*** up! From women’s rights, to hugging Charlie Pride at the awards show when she was told not to stand next to him because it wouldn’t look good for a white woman to be seen with a black man. When he won that award she whispered in his ear, “Tell them to kiss your black ass, honey”
She was a legend, and her greatest achievements might’ve been outside of the 100’s of hit songs she wrote.
You should listen to Van Lear Rose album that was produced by Jack White. Also, find videos of him talking about her. He loved her like his own mother
Loretta is GOLD
YOU TWO ARE REAL LOVE YOUR REACTIONS ❤❤
Loretta has been well covered in the other comments so I'll just add that she also had talented siblings, both male and female. Probably the more well-known is singer Crystal Gayle. Crystal got a Grammy for "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue," hosted TV specials, awarded two CMA Vocalist of the Year awards, etc. As far as the movie singing (and the Sissy Spacek parts in the sountrack are great), Beverly D'Angelo did the singing in her character of Patsy Cline. Loretta's dad was played by Levon Helm, who may be known for the song "The Weight." In the movie during the funeral for Loretta's dad, Levon is actually the singer leading everyone in "Amazing Grace" during that scene. Also on the movie/soundtrack he sings "Blue Moon of Kentucky." What a great movie and depiction of her life, including a young Tommy Lee Jones as "Doo."
The greatest of ALL time❤
I really enjoy listening to you guys do reactions. Keepit up.
She is The Queen of Country Music.
Thank you. great reaction. TY
I live in Tennessee. They had some deadly flooding in Waverly Tennessee where Loretta Lynn has her Ranch. Her ranch foreman and close friend for many years was one of the victims of the floods. This only happen a few months ago and the whole town is still struggling. They've never said exactly how much damage was done to her Ranch but from all I've read it was pretty bad and she's still grieving over the loss of life. We all are. There's a heartbreaking video on TH-cam of a lady and her son on the top of their house. She went on Facebook live and talks about the flooding and how afraid she is. She shows the flood waters rushing by then it goes off. Their home was washed away. The son survived but she didn't. We had some flooding where I live about 80 miles from Waverly but nothing compared to them. It's been heartbreaking for our whole State.
love watching you both.
Love Loretta and Coal Miner's Daughter is a great movie
growing up in coal country, love her
True story. Watch the movie of the same name.
The movie is most excellent. I’m pretty sure Sissy won the academy award for her role in Loretta Lynn’s memoir of Coal Miners daughter. 9to5 is an excellent movie 2.
LOVED Y'all's reaction!
Her family is still so humble and proud! Great reaction!
i love the way u guys listen to the lyrics ! wow loretta ! love that u love country songs ! story tellers ! keep on keepin on ! love u guys
The movie is one of my favorites - great cast all around, great performances!