This was my early childhood! My parents' car radios. Not knowing or caring what color was coming through the speakers as long as it was country. And then I hit puberty and went straight to heavy metal. XD
It's 'everyone' music! You don't need to sing like a diva; just grab your guitar and sing your story! Just down home, everyone is welcome. We have a 'bluegrass' night at one of my neighbor's house and everyone is welcome. That's what I really miss, hearing bluegrass. The new country hurts my ears...but this kind I love.
You know it always broke my heart it broke my heart foreign Florida Georgia Line Luke Bryan and all them come along and started doing that rapping not no offense to rapping or rap artist or nothing I'm just saying it doesn't belong in a Country Song wood would a rap artist put country on his music hell no would you put country and rock and roll together no would you put country and Hip-Hop together no I can understand the artist doing it and making money but why are they wanted they play this s*** on country music radio stations that pissed me off
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool and let me tell you something this s*** they play today on the country music is not country music at some kind of a modern or a pop or some crap I don't know what it is but it's not country
RIP sir. Texas lost a LEGEND today. Charlie's songs were part of my youth. He had such a pure voice and sweet demeanor. My condolences to everyone who loves this great man. 💔
Charlie Pride is country music royalty!!!! I grew up listening to country, and Mr Pride is one of my parents favorites!!! My parents blasted his records up high on Sundays! RIP Charlie Pride, you pioneered great country music sir!!! Thanks!!!!
I am a white dude that’s been rollin with Charlie all my life. He’s not just another brother singing country music he is a living legend please do more Charlie pride🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏🔥
Diomedene Charlie actually opened the door for several African-American country singers; Big Al Downing, O. B. McClinton, and a few lesser names came shortly after Charlie blew the door open.
Charlie Pride is a country legend. Saw a documentary where he said that although he was a victim of racism from venues, hotels, etc., never once in his long career was he ever abused by any member of his audiences.
His nickname is “the pride of country music”! Charlie pride is considered one of the greatest country music singers in the history of country music and no one can just dispute that! Charlie pride has a laundry list of hits including crystal chandelier, all I have to offer you as me, is anybody going to San Antonio, I’m so afraid of losing you again, Kaw Liga, your man loves you honey just to name a few! He was inducted into the country music Hall of Fame in 2000! Again, one of the greatest country music singers in history!
Charlie Pride passed away today. I'm so sad that this amazing legend has left us. I'm glad you got to know about him and hope you have heard more of his music.
Watching black folks finding out Charley Pride existed is fantastic. He's NEVER given enough credit for the doors he had to bust through...he managed to make it in country in a time where he couldn't even perform to his target audience because the venues were segregated. I think (I'd have to look it up to verify) country radio knew his race would be an issue so they didn't tell anyone he was black until he already had a hit song on the radio and people were hooked. He had TONS of hit songs. P.S. he's still alive. You should find a way to tell him/write him to tell him how you reacted. I bet it would make him so happy to see so many young black people discovering country after the struggles he went through.
I always find it strange to think almost every black home in Britain listed to Charley Pride on Sunday after church - we knew he was black alright! - but black people in his own country never knew...
@@KC-gy5xw, it was well known in the US that he was black and he was and still is very popular. Fantastic musician. People love to paint us as a racist nation but as someone who has lived all around the country I see racism as quite rare. Of course the fanatics make the news, that is what they are. Normal people living and working together aren't newsworthy.
Charley Pride was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Game several years ago and won music awards throughout his career and he had a lengthy one. My mother and I saw him perform this song at a country festival in California in 2016 he still is a very nice looking man and his voice still smooth as silk
I found this after hearing about Charley Prides passing! My heart is broken. I remember being little running around singing Burgers and fries and Cherry pies 😭😭😭😭
We "white people" have been loving and listening to Charlie for more years than you have been alive. He has been singing through our radios, stereos, 45's and 33's, and on our tv's. We love him and respect his voice and music. Welcome to some more great music.
Exactly! We giggled more about the line "and love her like the devil when you get back home" being 8 or 9 we struggled to even know what that meant. ))))
Back in the Charley Pride Stone country was country it was country Charley Pride did country Charley Pride was country Charlie Rich was country Barbara Mandrell I was country Willie Waylon they was doing country music Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton so you f***** it all up it's awful I hated hated that are of music when it started I said from the beginning this is bad terrible terrible I hated hated hated and I grew up on country I love real country but I hate the rapping and stuff on country music's
It's not I got something against rap I think rap has his voice I like some rap songs I don't like all of it but there are several rap songs I do like and I got nothing against nobody out here rapping I'm just saying don't bring it in my country music don't put beer in my coffee
Absolutely agree... He was a hell of a great singer, and a hell of a nice guy.... I was in tears when he passed... I gotta tear in my eye now... Saw him in concert afew yrs before he passed... I would've gone back in a heartbeat...
I’m so tickled to see this type of UA-cam shows,yours and others where young people are exploring music from past eras there’s some wonderful performers and songs for the kids from the last two generations to enjoy with your grandparents! Sometimes I think young people don’t realize that there was a time before them, it’s called history,music history. I am so enjoying watching,thanks for doing this.
My father worked overnights at Tex-Ize in SC. Every a.m. when he's get home he'd play this for me to wake up to. Then he'd kiss me good a.m. Yes, my name is Angel. And 3yrs of age it wasn't a romantic love song to me.... It was simply Daddy's way of saying he loved me and making a tradition for us.
His voice always reminded me of that feeling of a warm blanket on a snowy day cozy by the fireplace. Such a kind sweet person. Absolutely love his music, since I was a little girl back in the 70s...
Charlie Pride had an amazingly beautiful voice for Country Music. Loved to hear him sing. I'm 65 so I grew up listening to Charlie Pride and many other Country Singers then broke away to Chubby Checker, Beatles and then Rock-n-Roll all the way. I love all types of music.
Charlie is the best, man. He had dozens of hits. You should check out Crystal Chandeliers, All I Have To Offer You Is Me, I'm Just Me, Kawliga... I could go on and on. A legend in country music.
Charlie Pride is the number 2 all-time money maker for RCA records. Second only to Elvis Presley. I am a 60 year-old man and he has been one of my favorites since I was 10 years old. I saw him live last year and he has still got it.
I grew up listening to Charlie Pride. He was one of my dad's personal favorites. All of his music always put's a smile on my face. A wonderful country artist that really made 70's and 80's country what is was!!!
I've been listening to Charlie Pride since 1966 and he was my all time favorite. I have been to a 12 or more concerts and got autographs at every one. He was a great singer and person and I will greatly miss him. RIP Charlie.
That might be his most important achievement. Seriously. That's great to hear. :) My parents got divorced after being married 37 years. It crushed me and I was in my 20s!
I watched this reaction when you first put it out and today when Charlie Pride passed away I had to come back to this reaction vid. He was a great singer. Love your stuff my friend.
One of the best country songs and singers of all time. When younger, my grandma and I would listen to this tune on repeat. Many years later, I played one of his songs at her funeral.
I never thought about Charley Pride as being black . My Dad played his records along with all the other country music . Awesome singer . My favorite was Snakes Crawl at Night. Race never occurred to me .
Dude, I'm 56 years old, and cut my teeth on Charlie Pride. He's a country legend! I have almost every one of his albums! You should listen to "Roll On Mississippi".
And this dude is one of the top country singers of all time. He's definitely a pride and joy of the country music world, and he's one of my favorite singers.
@James Currie I am sure Dustin is referring to Barbara Mandrell's song i was country before country was cool from the late 70's or so. There definitely a time when Country wasn't cool
I was stationed in Gitmo in the early 70s when Bob Hope put on one of his last military shows for the troops. His show was put on basically for the benefit of the Navy personnel and their family members at the main base. Naturally, the Marines were placed at the back of the crowd, at least those that weren't on guard duty, so our participation was negligible at best. My battalion commander was a James Mattis type; tougher than nails, mean as a snake, and wild as a March hare; we loved him. He recognized that his boys were being treated like second hand shoes and he approached Hope to request that he put on a show specifically for us, he declined. However, there was one man that agreed; Charlie Pride. He put on one hell of a show and although I'm not a country music fan at heart I was taken back by Mr. Pride. Afterwards we all faded back to our respective houch (literally industrial chicken coops) and my path took me past the mess hall; basically an old wooden building with screen windows, exposed wall studs, and picnic tables under over head lights. There was only one interior light on at the time and I was curious as to what was going on given it was midnight. Just as I reached the building my base commander came staggering out of the door to relieve himself when he noticed me strolling past. Marines like nick names and mine was Ham (Cunningham, go figure) and he called me by name and asked me if I had enjoyed the show. Of course I had and I responded accordingly. The he said, "Ham, I have someone I want you to meet." After he got through with his business he walked through the door and held it open for me and there he was; Charlie Pride. I was introduced and Charlie stood up, reached for my hand and we shook hands like long lost friends. Mr. Pride was born in Mississippi and I lived there when I joined the Marines. We exchanged memories of home, talked about his show and how honored he was to serve the troops. I was thrilled by the experience, the only "celebrity" I've ever met in person and the opportunity to meet a good man. I'll never forget it. And yes, he sang Kiss an Angel Good Morning, it was released in 1971 and was one of his greatest hits. On a side note, every Marine that gets stationed in Cuba goes through an orientation process. Since the Cuban Missile crisis happened less than 10 years prior, relationships between our countries was not what you would call friendly. Our primary mission was to hold the line, until the Naval dependents were safely evacuated from the island. How long did we have to hold; 23 minutes; it was anticipated that we would all be dead after that but the order was, hold the line for 23 minutes. Loved me some Marine Corps and our own unique, "Band of Brothers". Thank you Mr. Pride for thinking about us and thank you Jamal for the memory. Semper Fi: Class of 68.
I grew up with Country music of all kind [Rockabilly, Outlaw, Old School, Country Rock, etc] and most especially Mr Pride's music... he is one of the best CnW vocalists of all time and the ONLY Black Gentleman performing Country n Western and Gosple music for more than 40 years. He has always been excellent. A Headliner, and frequent performer at the Grand Ole Opry [and only top tier musicians ever performed there. He always said that he learned to sing by listenig to the radio. He was also very humble and I believe he was Blessed and passed that Blessing on to others. He was such a beautiful person. He passed away recently, and I still cry about it. He was a lovely human being with the most calming kind hearted ways. I will love him and his music forever. Even his talking voice was deep and bright and soothing. It always astonished me that my Black Friends had never even heard of him [or Living Color which is Alt Metal, and the Band Called Death which was proto Punk, but thats another story, lol]. Its like not knowing who the Muhammad Ali was. Mr Pride WAS the Muhammad Ali of CnW Music, it blew my mind that Black Folks werent faniliar with him. His voice was pure and golden. Some songs to cheack out: Good Hearted Woman, Dontcha Fight The Feelings of Love, Im Just Me, The Snakes Crawl At Night, almost any song he has done is excellent, but one of my favorites is Kawliga which is somewhat contraversal. Its about a 'wooden Indian' and some people take offense, but Charlie Pride aways sang it with pride, if anyone tried to give him a hard time he'd just say that he was Black, European, and Native and if anybody had a right to sing that song, he did. A big chunk of my Family is Melungian, a mix of Black Folk, Native [Choctaw, Cherokee, Miwok, Kiowa, Arapaho, Kwa-Nah-Hey, Navajo], and Scottish... and I never felt hurt by that song. I felt proud... and angry at the colonist mindset that has broken our world to pieces. I prefer the studio records because thats what I was raised with and you can really hear how gorgeous and rich and powerful his voice is in studio recordings. I loved your reaction... it made me cry and I hope EVERYONE learns about Charlie Pride. Especially Black Folk. Even if they dont like Country Music, It so important that People KNOW. Thank you for spreading the word. May the Creator and Lord Jesus shower you and your Dear ones with Blessings, Healing, Protection, Joy, Laughter, Prosperity, and Ridiculous Good Luck
Got to see him a handful of times here in Houston at the Rodeo back in the late 70s-80s. My mom loved Charlie Pride and Charlie Rich, so when they came to town we went lol. Beautiful voice and a better gentleman. Rip to a Country Great.
Charlie Pride is one of the greatest and biggest country music legends of all time. He has a ton of material you could check out, and IT’S. ALL. WORTHY. Those original albums are the freakin bomb. Glad you found him.
I live and grew up in Texas. Charlie Pride was always a favorite with me, family and friends. We have seen him in concert many times. You need to listen to his younger stuff. His voice was pure honey. I taught my daughter and her friends to do the Texas Two Step to Charlie's music.
Charlie Pride was my absolute favorites. Try “Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone”. That was the first time he ever performed live. Until then, his songs were only allowed to be played over the radio because he was black. People didn’t want folks to know that. So up until he performed Is Anybody Goin To San Antone, they didn’t know. From what I’ve read, the entire crowd was silent. They couldn’t believe this was the man they’ve been going nuts for. His son... Good Lord his son is the spitting image of his father. And sounds exactly like his dad. It’s amazing.
everyone knows his music, but what I found amazing is that he played professional baseball, pitched for the Memphis Red Sox of the Negro American League,
Charlie Pride won the Living Legend award in 1997 (presented to him by Loretta Lynn). He is part of my childhood and one of my ALL TIME favorites!!! If you want goosebumps, listen to "Roll On MIssissippi" .... I cry every time I listen to him sing that song. And I've never been to Mississippi ..... he truly was connected to something Divine. 💚
Charley Pride was the first music concert I ever saw in 1972 here in Calgary, Canada....I was only 8 years old but I fell in love with his music......he was a giant!!
Had the honor of meeting Charlie many many years ago when this song was a hit, I was maybe 15 in 79 or 80. Absolute gentleman. I'll throw in a request for his version of Anybody going to San Antone
Ray Charles made and or wrote alot of country songs even when his record label tried to stop him. Check out "Seven Spanish Angels ", by Ray Charles and Willie Nelson.
Yes, before he was a recording artist, Ray Charles worked in a Country Western band. One of his first hits was "I'm Moving On" by Hank Snow. He had an entire album of Country, entitled "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music." On it, he had a huge single hit, "I Can't Stop Loving You." Another big hit from that album was Eddie Arnold's "You Don't Know Me." His follow-up album was "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Volume 2." Hits from this album included, "Take These Chains from my Heart" and Hank Williams' "Your Cheating Heart." These two albums are on 1 of 4 CDs in the Box set "Ray Charles: The Complete Country & Western Recordings 1959-1986." Other big Country hit singles by Brother Ray on this CD set include "Busted" and Buck Owens' "Crying Time."
When I was driving truck over the road down in Texas, heard a driver singing the first few lines of Is anybody goin' to San Antone, and they stopped , then I keyed the mic on my CB and sang the next line, and then somebody else came in with the next line and so on... might give you an idea of how much Charlie Pride gets from his fans and in Texas there was a bunch of them on the road that day... Check out Charlie's song Is anybody goin' to San Antone, I think you'll dig it.....
@@drewg1043 Cool! Who was your Great Uncle? I write songs myself so I was curious... Check out Perfect Nobody under my name, not the best quality recording but the bones of the song are there..
I am over 70 years old. As a teenagere I used to sing Charlie Pride songs. He was one of my top 5 favorites. I still just love his voice. He was a really nice man to, I mean really nice man.
My mom freaked when I told her he was Hootie from Hootie and the Blowfish...always criticizes my music taste and now she has come late to the Hootie party😂😂
Charlie Pride has always been country, he’s a member of the grand ol Opry, he has more awards than you can shake a stick at! I love Charlie! Had a crush on him growing up.
Charlie pride and Johnny Cash were our favorite country artists when I was a kid, this was my mother's favorite song. Many don't realize that Mr. Pride was on the cusp of a major league baseball career when he started his career in country music, his true passion was baseball and he was pretty good at it, in his semi pro career, he won batting titles, he was known for being able to hit a curve ball thrown his way, a mile, he could also throw a 90 mph fastball. Mr Pride was one of the nicest and most genuine people you could ever hope to meet, the fact that he chose Dallas as his home, sure made us folks from Dallas mighty proud. RIP Charlie Pride, when you are there inside those pearly gates, I hope you won't mind my mom's pestering you too much, you were always her favorite.
Mr. Charlie Pride was one to be admired and was very respected. Anyone who had met him was always saying how nice and soft spoken he was. I had got to see him once and just loved him.
I'm an old white lady but bless your heart you make my day by making me laugh. Love your personality and antics. I agree with you pertaining to music. I don't care what color a singer is, if it's good music then it's good music.
I love Charley Pride SOOOOOOO much. He is an AMAZING musician who has a voice like butter. So smooth and rich. An amazing song writer. A wonderful wonderful human being. A true tribute to the human race. He is pure love. The whole world loves him. My most favorite country singer of ALL time!!!!! Music is not a color. It is the language of God.
I love Charlie Pride; I grew up listening to him. He was the first black man to sing Country and Western and he was great, loved by millions. Excellent choice my friend, excellent choice.
You're initial reaction to seeing Charlie walk out on that stage was probably the exact same reaction many of his fans had when they first saw him too! LOL! But that shock just gives way to awe when you hear Charlie sing!
I was born and raise a country girl in New Brunswick Canada i grew up listening to Charlie Pride it's a sad day today 😢 go rest high on that mountain Mr. Pride.God bless you🕊
You're exactly right about him living in the Metroplex but Arlington to be more precise. I've seen him many times at Ranger games sittin out with the rest of the people like normal and the cool thing is people didn't hound him and let him be one of us and just enjoy the game
@@allenmurphy7630 Way back in the 70s if you said someone was from Arlington anyone who didn't live around there would say "where?" so everyone just said Dallas. LOL. But it could be that he did live in Dallas at one time and moved to Arlington later. Nowadays it seems it's just all one massive place from just east of Dallas to just west of Fort Worth. I lived just about where Grand Prairie started, about 4 miles from the old Naval Air Station and there was actually space between all the towns along I30
Hell, back in the day, Charlie Pride was on the airwaves all the time. I'm 54, and I remember listening to him on AM radio when I was a kid, alongside Glen Campbell, Buck Owens, Charlie Rich, Lorretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, etc., etc. Glad you found him.
RIP..Charlie Pride! I listened to him with my grandma back in the 70's. He was a legend! That voice was special..please sing it to her again in heaven Charlie!
Just heard of the passing of this great entertainer. Charlie Pride always was and still is my mother’s favourite singer. Fond memories of growing up listening to his Christmas album year after year. Season’s Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦.
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CHARLIE IS A DAMN COUNTRY LEGEND. HIGHLY RESPECTED IN THE COUNTRY COMMUNITY.
The Fatman Legend!!
This was my early childhood! My parents' car radios. Not knowing or caring what color was coming through the speakers as long as it was country. And then I hit puberty and went straight to heavy metal. XD
@@mr.onehouse264 I LIVED EXACTLY THE SAME CHILDHOOD BUT GRADUATED TO CLASSIC ROCK. I DO ENJOY SOME METALLICA & STP TYPE STUFF AS WELL.
@@thefatman2780 Sad for me is some that of that heavy metal is now considered classic rock. :'-(
@@mr.onehouse264 ALL THAT MATTERS IS WHAT IT MATTERS TO YOU
It's not Black music , it's not White music , it's American music .
It's 'everyone' music! You don't need to sing like a diva; just grab your guitar and sing your story! Just down home, everyone is welcome. We have a 'bluegrass' night at one of my neighbor's house and everyone is welcome. That's what I really miss, hearing bluegrass. The new country hurts my ears...but this kind I love.
YAAASSSSSS!!!!!
Exactly 👍
Exactly! It's Pure Country. One of my favorite Charlie Pride songs is .... "Is anybody going to San Antone".
Amen
Unfortunately Mr.Pride passed away today. Sad to hear, he was my Grandma’s favorite singer and he was a true country legend.
RIP he died today, this year takes a heavy toll.
Yep i cried. Seems like yesterday! Im 25. Hes a voice heard since my grandparents passed down to my parents! Legend!
@@kyl75 great wonderful singer
Let me tell you something: Charlie Pride doesn’t DO country music- Charlie Pride IS freaking COUNTRY MUSIC!
I will second that....
Damn right my daddy raised me on Charlie Pride, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash and ALL the greats.
AMEN THAT!!!! He was a damn staple of country music.............just glad he and his generation have found the treasure we all have had for decades!
I came on to say the exact same thing! Charley is a LEGEND! 😊❤
You are so right
Charlie Pride is a legend. This was back when country music wasn't shitty pop music.
Thank You
You know it always broke my heart it broke my heart foreign Florida Georgia Line Luke Bryan and all them come along and started doing that rapping not no offense to rapping or rap artist or nothing I'm just saying it doesn't belong in a Country Song wood would a rap artist put country on his music hell no would you put country and rock and roll together no would you put country and Hip-Hop together no I can understand the artist doing it and making money but why are they wanted they play this s*** on country music radio stations that pissed me off
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool and let me tell you something this s*** they play today on the country music is not country music at some kind of a modern or a pop or some crap I don't know what it is but it's not country
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The IDIOTS that think their music is great. It is great, a great big FART.
Charlie’s son has a reggae band. These are my fellow Texans. I don’t live there anymore, but proud nevertheless less. George Strait, Willie Nelson ...
RIP sir. Texas lost a LEGEND today. Charlie's songs were part of my youth. He had such a pure voice and sweet demeanor. My condolences to everyone who loves this great man. 💔
he’s from mississippi
RIGHT
Charlie Pride was born and raised in Sledge Mississippi, not in Texas
@@joejaramillo9757 Where did he die?
@@RwandaBob he chose texas
Charlie Pride is country music royalty!!!! I grew up listening to country, and Mr Pride is one of my parents favorites!!! My parents blasted his records up high on Sundays! RIP Charlie Pride, you pioneered great country music sir!!! Thanks!!!!
Everybody that's a fan of old country music knows Charlie Pride.
So true, sadly Country Music is like NASCAR they sold their soul for a few bucks in order to go mainstream.
Yep😍
Amen
You're absolutely right! RIP Charley, I feel sad tonight but this man was absolutely one of the best there ever was. Effortless and an awesome voice!
Especially when you grew up in the 70’s and 80’s.
I am a white dude that’s been rollin with Charlie all my life. He’s not just another brother singing country music he is a living legend please do more Charlie pride🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏🔥
I grew up with him.
For a long time he wasn't another brother singing country, he was the only brother singing country.
Diomedene Charlie actually opened the door for several African-American country singers; Big Al Downing, O. B. McClinton, and a few lesser names came shortly after Charlie blew the door open.
you didn't get a heart....???
My brother’s all-time favorite country singer!
From Mississippi, married to his lovely wife for over 50 years.
This knowledge sure puts a strong emphasis on his love songs, doesn't it? It just hits that much deeper
Charlie Pride is a country legend. Saw a documentary where he said that although he was a victim of racism from venues, hotels, etc., never once in his long career was he ever abused by any member of his audiences.
Sevendust has some brothers in the band if you haven't done any of their song great band
We lost him today. Our hearts are broken.
Back when Country was country.
His nickname is “the pride of country music”! Charlie pride is considered one of the greatest country music singers in the history of country music and no one can just dispute that! Charlie pride has a laundry list of hits including crystal chandelier, all I have to offer you as me, is anybody going to San Antonio, I’m so afraid of losing you again, Kaw Liga, your man loves you honey just to name a few! He was inducted into the country music Hall of Fame in 2000! Again, one of the greatest country music singers in history!
Dang, I thought those were Conway's songs. I only saw Conway sing them! At 63, I'm still learning!
Got to meet him about 2yrs ago, when I worked at Cook Children's Hospital. He came and sang for the kids, at Christmas. R.I.P Mr. Pride
Charlie Pride passed away today. I'm so sad that this amazing legend has left us. I'm glad you got to know about him and hope you have heard more of his music.
Charley Pride was RCA's second biggest artist when it came to sales. He was second to a fellow named Elvis Presley....
And third was a little dude named John Denver. 😉
RCA was swingin' for the fences in those days!
Watching black folks finding out Charley Pride existed is fantastic. He's NEVER given enough credit for the doors he had to bust through...he managed to make it in country in a time where he couldn't even perform to his target audience because the venues were segregated. I think (I'd have to look it up to verify) country radio knew his race would be an issue so they didn't tell anyone he was black until he already had a hit song on the radio and people were hooked. He had TONS of hit songs.
P.S. he's still alive. You should find a way to tell him/write him to tell him how you reacted. I bet it would make him so happy to see so many young black people discovering country after the struggles he went through.
I always find it strange to think almost every black home in Britain listed to Charley Pride on Sunday after church - we knew he was black alright! - but black people in his own country never knew...
I second this post. 🙌🏻 Reach our to him.
@@KC-gy5xw, it was well known in the US that he was black and he was and still is very popular. Fantastic musician. People love to paint us as a racist nation but as someone who has lived all around the country I see racism as quite rare. Of course the fanatics make the news, that is what they are. Normal people living and working together aren't newsworthy.
Charley Pride was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Game several years ago and won music awards throughout his career and he had a lengthy one. My mother and I saw him perform this song at a country festival in California in 2016 he still is a very nice looking man and his voice still smooth as silk
not only is he still alive, he's still touring (before all the COVID-19 stuff anyway). I saw him in concert in Oct 2019.
I found this after hearing about Charley Prides passing! My heart is broken. I remember being little running around singing Burgers and fries and Cherry pies 😭😭😭😭
Rest Gently now Charley Pride. You're work here is done. Now go Kiss that angel.
We "white people" have been loving and listening to Charlie for more years
than you have been alive.
He has been singing through our radios, stereos, 45's and 33's, and on our tv's.
We love him and respect his voice and music.
Welcome to some more great music.
Never EVER once as a child in the 70s, and my mom had ALL his albums, did we say he was black. It never even dawned on us.
@@loki6253 he was just Charlie Pride.
Exactly! We giggled more about the line "and love her like the devil when you get back home" being 8 or 9 we struggled to even know what that meant. ))))
Back in the Charley Pride Stone country was country it was country Charley Pride did country Charley Pride was country Charlie Rich was country Barbara Mandrell I was country Willie Waylon they was doing country music Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton so you f***** it all up it's awful I hated hated that are of music when it started I said from the beginning this is bad terrible terrible I hated hated hated and I grew up on country I love real country but I hate the rapping and stuff on country music's
It's not I got something against rap I think rap has his voice I like some rap songs I don't like all of it but there are several rap songs I do like and I got nothing against nobody out here rapping I'm just saying don't bring it in my country music don't put beer in my coffee
Bro, he has been doing this for decades, he is a Legend in country music.
In a year like this, on a night like this... tears in my eyes. Music unites for sure. RIP Mr. Charley Pride!
R.I.P. Charlie. Lost a helluva voice and talent today.
Absolutely agree... He was a hell of a great singer, and a hell of a nice guy.... I was in tears when he passed... I gotta tear in my eye now... Saw him in concert afew yrs before he passed... I would've gone back in a heartbeat...
Charlie Pride isn’t some Johnny Come Lately. He’s a legend.
Definitely a Legend!
Darius Rucker. Amazing talent.
Yepper! A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Been digging Charlie Pride since the early 60's.
❤️
You got that right
Charlie Pride has one of the best voices there ever was in country music.
You have that right! Well said
Agreed!! That baritone is amazing!
My mother's favorite singer, she's 91. RIP Charlie
I’m so tickled to see this type of UA-cam shows,yours and others where young people are exploring music from past eras there’s some wonderful performers and songs for the kids from the last two generations to enjoy with your grandparents! Sometimes I think young people don’t realize that there was a time before them, it’s called history,music history. I am so enjoying watching,thanks for doing this.
Music breaks ALL barriers. He was my mother's favorite country singer.
He ain't doing Country music...He's doin' OLD SCHOOL Country music....MUCH RESPECT, for getting into that world!!!
I grew up hearing Charlie Pride. He’s a country music legend.
My father worked overnights at Tex-Ize in SC. Every a.m. when he's get home he'd play this for me to wake up to. Then he'd kiss me good a.m. Yes, my name is Angel. And 3yrs of age it wasn't a romantic love song to me.... It was simply Daddy's way of saying he loved me and making a tradition for us.
His voice always reminded me of that feeling of a warm blanket on a snowy day cozy by the fireplace. Such a kind sweet person. Absolutely love his music, since I was a little girl back in the 70s...
Charlie Pride had an amazingly beautiful voice for Country Music. Loved to hear him sing. I'm 65 so I grew up listening to Charlie Pride and many other Country Singers then broke away to Chubby Checker, Beatles and then Rock-n-Roll all the way. I love all types of music.
Charlie Pride didn't just 'do' country music, he OWNED country music. He had a huge string of hits. I love his voice.
Freddie Fender and Charlie Pride were all over country radio when I was a kid in the 70s.
Gosh, that's another name to add to mum's Echo list!
Freddie fender yes
with me it was the 60's; on moms stereo.
Freddie is from my neck of the woods. You should check him out on old Johnny Carson show
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Charlie Pride just passed away today, you should listen to Kaw-liga that’s another good song of his or any of his songs.
Yes sir Music Unites!!! Always! Color doesn't matter. My dad loved Charlie Pride. RIP Legend
I’m 51 years old and I’ve listen to Charlie Pride all my life, He is one of the greatest and has the awards to prove it.
Same here, I'm 51 also. He's one of my all time favorites that I've listened to my whole life
Same here. I'm 51 and was raised by my grandmother on old country. Wouldn't have it any other way.
I'm 63, he was the ONLY black person we were allowed to listen to, (father was a huge racist). But since he sang country, we we allowed to listen.
Charlie is the best, man. He had dozens of hits. You should check out Crystal Chandeliers, All I Have To Offer You Is Me, I'm Just Me, Kawliga... I could go on and on. A legend in country music.
Mike Hunt The original Amarillo by Morning
I don't think anybody in Country music has had more hits then Charlie, he is up there with Elvis, I saw him a couple mo ago, still can sing
Charlie Pride is the number 2 all-time money maker for RCA records. Second only to Elvis Presley. I am a 60 year-old man and he has been one of my favorites since I was 10 years old. I saw him live last year and he has still got it.
You're so good when you're bad, is another good Charlie Pride song.
Patches!
I grew up listening to Charlie Pride. He was one of my dad's personal favorites. All of his music always put's a smile on my face. A wonderful country artist that really made 70's and 80's country what is was!!!
I've been listening to Charlie Pride since 1966 and he was my all time favorite. I have been to a 12 or more concerts and got autographs at every one. He was a great singer and person and I will greatly miss him. RIP Charlie.
Music actually breaks down walls that never should’ve been there.
The ruling classes were the only ones with the money to create them and the need for them to exist. So, they did.
I was raised on this music ! Charley is an absolute legend.....his voice is amazing !
Request Charlie pride "is anybody going to San Antonio" same show your playing
Mr. Pride... butter, honey, and whiskey in his voice. I remember hearing him when I was a kid in the 70's, still love the guy.
FYI: Charlie Pride is now 86 years old and has been married to his wife for 64 years (since 1956)
Almost forgot about him...CAN'T forget Charlie Rich!
That might be his most important achievement. Seriously. That's great to hear. :) My parents got divorced after being married 37 years. It crushed me and I was in my 20s!
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Shoot by the time I was 20 my dad was married to his 4th wife and my mother was married to her 3rd husband.
Well we know what happened when he got back home :) Its a simple thing.
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When he got home I am pretty sure that there were no Burgers and Fries only Hugs and kisses.
I watched this reaction when you first put it out and today when Charlie Pride passed away I had to come back to this reaction vid. He was a great singer. Love your stuff my friend.
One of the best country songs and singers of all time. When younger, my grandma and I would listen to this tune on repeat. Many years later, I played one of his songs at her funeral.
I never thought about Charley Pride as being black . My Dad played his records along with all the other country music . Awesome singer . My favorite was Snakes Crawl at Night. Race never occurred to me .
Mine did too all the time we never saw where or black just like a member of the family we listen to him so much
Ikr😍
Dude, I'm 56 years old, and cut my teeth on Charlie Pride. He's a country legend! I have almost every one of his albums! You should listen to "Roll On Mississippi".
D. Wayne Harbison great song!
Oh man that song puts in a place that almost brings tears to your eyes
@@AnthonySipes I know. A lot of his songs do, but that one is sort of special.
His best song by far. I absolutely love it
I'm 58 and agree completely. Jamal's was motionless for sooooo long, in disbelief, that I thought the video had frozen.
He was amazing singer....my mom actually got to see him in concert and get a autograph.....RIP MR PRIDE
And this dude is one of the top country singers of all time. He's definitely a pride and joy of the country music world, and he's one of my favorite singers.
Charlie Pride was country way before county was cool!
@James Currie I am sure Dustin is referring to Barbara Mandrell's song i was country before country was cool from the late 70's or so. There definitely a time when Country wasn't cool
I caught that.. Nice reference man!😉
I was stationed in Gitmo in the early 70s when Bob Hope put on one of his last military shows for the troops. His show was put on basically for the benefit of the Navy personnel and their family members at the main base. Naturally, the Marines were placed at the back of the crowd, at least those that weren't on guard duty, so our participation was negligible at best.
My battalion commander was a James Mattis type; tougher than nails, mean as a snake, and wild as a March hare; we loved him. He recognized that his boys were being treated like second hand shoes and he approached Hope to request that he put on a show specifically for us, he declined. However, there was one man that agreed; Charlie Pride.
He put on one hell of a show and although I'm not a country music fan at heart I was taken back by Mr. Pride. Afterwards we all faded back to our respective houch (literally industrial chicken coops) and my path took me past the mess hall; basically an old wooden building with screen windows, exposed wall studs, and picnic tables under over head lights. There was only one interior light on at the time and I was curious as to what was going on given it was midnight.
Just as I reached the building my base commander came staggering out of the door to relieve himself when he noticed me strolling past. Marines like nick names and mine was Ham (Cunningham, go figure) and he called me by name and asked me if I had enjoyed the show. Of course I had and I responded accordingly.
The he said, "Ham, I have someone I want you to meet." After he got through with his business he walked through the door and held it open for me and there he was; Charlie Pride. I was introduced and Charlie stood up, reached for my hand and we shook hands like long lost friends. Mr. Pride was born in Mississippi and I lived there when I joined the Marines. We exchanged memories of home, talked about his show and how honored he was to serve the troops. I was thrilled by the experience, the only "celebrity" I've ever met in person and the opportunity to meet a good man. I'll never forget it. And yes, he sang Kiss an Angel Good Morning, it was released in 1971 and was one of his greatest hits.
On a side note, every Marine that gets stationed in Cuba goes through an orientation process. Since the Cuban Missile crisis happened less than 10 years prior, relationships between our countries was not what you would call friendly. Our primary mission was to hold the line, until the Naval dependents were safely evacuated from the island. How long did we have to hold; 23 minutes; it was anticipated that we would all be dead after that but the order was, hold the line for 23 minutes. Loved me some Marine Corps and our own unique, "Band of Brothers".
Thank you Mr. Pride for thinking about us and thank you Jamal for the memory.
Semper Fi: Class of 68.
God bless you and thank you for your service. It is because of men like you I get to live free.
Thank you for your service! ❤️🇺🇸💪
COOL. 😎 👍
THANK YOU to ALL of My Military sisters and brothers! 🇺🇸 💜
I grew up with Country music of all kind [Rockabilly, Outlaw, Old School, Country Rock, etc] and most especially Mr Pride's music... he is one of the best CnW vocalists of all time and the ONLY Black Gentleman performing Country n Western and Gosple music for more than 40 years. He has always been excellent. A Headliner, and frequent performer at the Grand Ole Opry [and only top tier musicians ever performed there. He always said that he learned to sing by listenig to the radio.
He was also very humble and I believe he was Blessed and passed that Blessing on to others. He was such a beautiful person. He passed away recently, and I still cry about it.
He was a lovely human being with the most calming kind hearted ways. I will love him and his music forever. Even his talking voice was deep and bright and soothing.
It always astonished me that my Black Friends had never even heard of him [or Living Color which is Alt Metal, and the Band Called Death which was proto Punk, but thats another story, lol]. Its like not knowing who the Muhammad Ali was. Mr Pride WAS the Muhammad Ali of CnW Music, it blew my mind that Black Folks werent faniliar with him. His voice was pure and golden.
Some songs to cheack out:
Good Hearted Woman, Dontcha Fight The Feelings of Love, Im Just Me, The Snakes Crawl At Night, almost any song he has done is excellent, but one of my favorites is Kawliga which is somewhat contraversal. Its about a 'wooden Indian' and some people take offense, but Charlie Pride aways sang it with pride, if anyone tried to give him a hard time he'd just say that he was Black, European, and Native and if anybody had a right to sing that song, he did. A big chunk of my Family is Melungian, a mix of Black Folk, Native [Choctaw, Cherokee, Miwok, Kiowa, Arapaho, Kwa-Nah-Hey, Navajo], and Scottish... and I never felt hurt by that song. I felt proud... and angry at the colonist mindset that has broken our world to pieces.
I prefer the studio records because thats what I was raised with and you can really hear how gorgeous and rich and powerful his voice is in studio recordings.
I loved your reaction... it made me cry and I hope EVERYONE learns about Charlie Pride. Especially Black Folk. Even if they dont like Country Music, It so important that People KNOW.
Thank you for spreading the word.
May the Creator and Lord Jesus shower you and your Dear ones with Blessings, Healing, Protection, Joy, Laughter, Prosperity, and Ridiculous Good Luck
Got to see him a handful of times here in Houston at the Rodeo back in the late 70s-80s. My mom loved Charlie Pride and Charlie Rich, so when they came to town we went lol. Beautiful voice and a better gentleman. Rip to a Country Great.
Charley pride has been singing country music for well over 50 years
Charlie Pride is one of the greatest and biggest country music legends of all time. He has a ton of material you could check out, and IT’S. ALL. WORTHY. Those original albums are the freakin bomb. Glad you found him.
I live and grew up in Texas. Charlie Pride was always a favorite with me, family and friends. We have seen him in concert many times. You need to listen to his younger stuff. His voice was pure honey. I taught my daughter and her friends to do the Texas Two Step to Charlie's music.
Charlie Pride was my absolute favorites. Try “Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone”. That was the first time he ever performed live. Until then, his songs were only allowed to be played over the radio because he was black. People didn’t want folks to know that. So up until he performed Is Anybody Goin To San Antone, they didn’t know. From what I’ve read, the entire crowd was silent. They couldn’t believe this was the man they’ve been going nuts for. His son... Good Lord his son is the spitting image of his father. And sounds exactly like his dad. It’s amazing.
I’m a huge Darius Rucker fan but living in Georgia, there’s nothing like Ray Charles singing “ Georgia On My Mind”
everyone knows his music, but what I found amazing is that he played professional baseball, pitched for the Memphis Red Sox of the Negro American League,
In 1974 he signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers so he could play in spring training. He even got a hit off of Jim Palmer.
Greg Ward
That is not a Revelation to some but, it IS for me. Thank you for sharing.
Charlie Pride won the Living Legend award in 1997 (presented to him by Loretta Lynn). He is part of my childhood and one of my ALL TIME favorites!!! If you want goosebumps, listen to "Roll On MIssissippi" .... I cry every time I listen to him sing that song. And I've never been to Mississippi ..... he truly was connected to something Divine. 💚
Charley Pride was the first music concert I ever saw in 1972 here in Calgary, Canada....I was only 8 years old but I fell in love with his music......he was a giant!!
I'm a 55 yr old white guy. Charlie was my deceased Mom's favorite singer. This brings back sweet memories.
one of my mother's favorites, too.
@@danm66 ... Same here. My parents had his albums along with Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves & other greats.
Same here my moms favorite too im also 55
Music knows no colors or borders - and, we all bleed red...💕
@@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579 I didn't know colors until I was told about them
Had the honor of meeting Charlie many many years ago when this song was a hit, I was maybe 15 in 79 or 80. Absolute gentleman. I'll throw in a request for his version of Anybody going to San Antone
I love Anybody Going to San Antone.
yes, love that song too!!
Fantastic song! How awesome you were able to meet him. I grew up on this music, makes me happy to see others enjoy it.
I'm white, 62 and fortunate enough to have been at the perfect age to remember how much we all loved Charley. True Legend.
Growing up in the seventies we always appreciated Charlie Pride ' because he was that one brother we have singing country music.
Ray Charles made and or wrote alot of country songs even when his record label tried to stop him. Check out "Seven Spanish Angels ", by Ray Charles and Willie Nelson.
Yes, before he was a recording artist, Ray Charles worked in a Country Western band. One of his first hits was "I'm Moving On" by Hank Snow.
He had an entire album of Country, entitled "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music." On it, he had a huge single hit, "I Can't Stop Loving You." Another big hit from that album was Eddie Arnold's "You Don't Know Me." His follow-up album was "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Volume 2." Hits from this album included, "Take These Chains from my Heart" and Hank Williams' "Your Cheating Heart."
These two albums are on 1 of 4 CDs in the Box set "Ray Charles: The Complete Country & Western Recordings 1959-1986." Other big Country hit singles by Brother Ray on this CD set include "Busted" and Buck Owens' "Crying Time."
@@WINKlerEnterprises oh yea I cant stop loving you...one of moms favorites. Thank you I had almost forgot about that one.
@@WINKlerEnterprises Yeah...it's kinda funny. Ray Charles made country music acceptable to white city people who wouldn't touch it before.
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When I was driving truck over the road down in Texas, heard a driver singing the first few lines of Is anybody goin' to San Antone, and they stopped , then I keyed the mic on my CB and sang the next line, and then somebody else came in with the next line and so on... might give you an idea of how much Charlie Pride gets from his fans and in Texas there was a bunch of them on the road that day... Check out Charlie's song Is anybody goin' to San Antone, I think you'll dig it.....
Bob Gridley what a great story!
My great uncle wrote most of his songs
@@drewg1043 Cool! Who was your Great Uncle? I write songs myself so I was curious... Check out Perfect Nobody under my name, not the best quality recording but the bones of the song are there..
Listened to Charlie since i was about 6, my mum loved country. now approaching 50 and still love Charlie. Love country.
I am over 70 years old. As a teenagere I used to sing Charlie Pride songs. He was one of my top 5 favorites. I still just love his voice.
He was a really nice man to, I mean really nice man.
There's also Darrius Rucker. He sings county and he was the lead singer from Hootie And The Blowfish. Incredible singer.
Yes. He is awesome. Charlie goes way back to the '60s.
My mom freaked when I told her he was Hootie from Hootie and the Blowfish...always criticizes my music taste and now she has come late to the Hootie party😂😂
Hootie and the Blowfish is Great too!
As stated: Charlie Pride goes WAY BACK ❗️
This song is from 1971.
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Check ot Darius Rucker doing "Wagon Wheel" . Great video.
Jamal this guy was from the 50’s before the civil rights movement he broke the barrier
That would be '60's young man. Lol
I think this soog is from about 1972, yeah. I was a little boy then and he and Charlie Rich were all over the country charts then
And like I was just saying so was Johnny Mathis and Little Richard and they were both gay and black !
I am 61 years old. My Dad huge Country fan. I have no memory without Charlie Pride. Musical Legend.
I am in my 60ths and i love listening to Charlie Prlde I play his music loud and clear in New York and some folks say who is singing ❤
One of the greatest. You need to listen to "Is Anybody Going to San Antone" and "All I Have To Offer You Is Me"
Cotton Fields.
San Antone is an all time favorite.
Dont forget Crystal Chandler
Darius Rucker
Willie Nelson and Ray Charles - Seven Spanish Angels would be a great video to react to.
Had to go watch that. I almost forgot how much I loved Ray Charles. I really miss the classic country!
That's such a beautiful song. I love when they duet. I think Willie also sang it with his son and that was wonderful too. Just an awesome song
Love Charlie Pride! I grew up listening to him. Everyone loved him. So talented and a sweetheart.
I love Charlie Pride. Favorite from my 70s memories. Well deserved induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Charlie Pride has always been country, he’s a member of the grand ol Opry, he has more awards than you can shake a stick at! I love Charlie! Had a crush on him growing up.
Charlie WAS country music late 60's and 70's. Remarkable artist.
My dad use to listen to him when I was little. I am 55. He was one of my dad's favorite singers. Great voice. RIP Charlie.
Dat hat!! !!!
So glad you've discovered Charlie Pride, may he rest in peace. One of the best country singers ever.
ANYONE who grew up during the 70's that hasn't heard of Charlie Pride...well, literally has been hiding under a rock.
This is Charley Pride’s happy upbeat country song... Check out “The Snakes Crawl at Night” to hear his classic outlaw style as well.
Kaw Lijah
Charlie pride and Johnny Cash were our favorite country artists when I was a kid, this was my mother's favorite song. Many don't realize that Mr. Pride was on the cusp of a major league baseball career when he started his career in country music, his true passion was baseball and he was pretty good at it, in his semi pro career, he won batting titles, he was known for being able to hit a curve ball thrown his way, a mile, he could also throw a 90 mph fastball. Mr Pride was one of the nicest and most genuine people you could ever hope to meet, the fact that he chose Dallas as his home, sure made us folks from Dallas mighty proud. RIP Charlie Pride, when you are there inside those pearly gates, I hope you won't mind my mom's pestering you too much, you were always her favorite.
Mr. Charlie Pride was one to be admired and was very respected. Anyone who had met him was always saying how nice and soft spoken he was. I had got to see him once and just loved him.
I'm an old white lady but bless your heart you make my day by making me laugh. Love your personality and antics. I agree with you pertaining to music. I don't care what color a singer is, if it's good music then it's good music.
He was ahead of his time, and God Bless the country world to accept him with open arms.
I love Charley Pride SOOOOOOO much. He is an AMAZING musician who has a voice like butter. So smooth and rich. An amazing song writer. A wonderful wonderful human being. A true tribute to the human race. He is pure love. The whole world loves him. My most favorite country singer of ALL time!!!!! Music is not a color. It is the language of God.
I love Charlie Pride; I grew up listening to him. He was the first black man to sing Country and Western and he was great, loved by millions. Excellent choice my friend, excellent choice.
Another duet to shake you up my brother is “Willie Nelson & Ray Charles. “Seven Spanish Angels “
Willie Nelson was one of the performers at Ray Charles' funeral, along with Glenn Campbell.
7 Spanish Angels makes me cry every time.
Michael Glidewell no hate brother, love you!
Yes!
My mom well play that song over and over and over again lol. ❤️
You're initial reaction to seeing Charlie walk out on that stage was probably the exact same reaction many of his fans had when they first saw him too! LOL! But that shock just gives way to awe when you hear Charlie sing!
I’m a 51 year old white woman who grew up near Seattle. My mom loved Charley Pride so I grew up listening to him a lot! He is still in my playlists!
I was born and raise a country girl in New Brunswick Canada i grew up listening to Charlie Pride it's a sad day today 😢 go rest high on that mountain Mr. Pride.God bless you🕊
This brought a tear to my eye. Listened to this great guy way back in the 70s with my dad. He lived in my hometown of Dallas
me too! lol
lol I just posted something very similar about listing to this with my Dad!
You're exactly right about him living in the Metroplex but Arlington to be more precise. I've seen him many times at Ranger games sittin out with the rest of the people like normal and the cool thing is people didn't hound him and let him be one of us and just enjoy the game
@@allenmurphy7630 Way back in the 70s if you said someone was from Arlington anyone who didn't live around there would say "where?" so everyone just said Dallas. LOL. But it could be that he did live in Dallas at one time and moved to Arlington later. Nowadays it seems it's just all one massive place from just east of Dallas to just west of Fort Worth. I lived just about where Grand Prairie started, about 4 miles from the old Naval Air Station and there was actually space between all the towns along I30
Hell, back in the day, Charlie Pride was on the airwaves all the time. I'm 54, and I remember listening to him on AM radio when I was a kid, alongside Glen Campbell, Buck Owens, Charlie Rich, Lorretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, etc., etc. Glad you found him.
RIP..Charlie Pride! I listened to him with my grandma back in the 70's. He was a legend! That voice was special..please sing it to her again in heaven Charlie!
Just heard of the passing of this great entertainer. Charlie Pride always was and still is my mother’s favourite singer. Fond memories of growing up listening to his Christmas album year after year. Season’s Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦.
I was gonna say the look on your face was priceless, but it's your feelings! "Music Unites!"