Home Free BEAUTIFUL STAR OF BETHLEHEM ft. The Oak Ridge Boys and Jeffery East

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  • @sterlingburgdorf
    @sterlingburgdorf 3 місяці тому +1

    Easy to forget the beatboxer Rupp is doing his magical thing here, too. Peace.

  • @SoCalMeerkat
    @SoCalMeerkat Рік тому +7

    Yeah once Home Fried it's impossible to be unFried.

  • @daleb1279
    @daleb1279 Рік тому +32

    The surprise in this was Austin in rehearsal kept it pretty standard in his solo but when they recorded, he went full on gospel and to see Joe and Duane patting Austin and grinning from ear to ear, you knew they felt like proud papas and obviously Austin was thrilled to get the literal praise from his idols and Jeffrey was back there smiling like Austin you got extra gears! Their Christmas in Dixie collab from this same session was also equally great, you are going to love it too.

    • @leslieoneal4464
      @leslieoneal4464 Рік тому +4

      She'll probably love that one, as well! "Christmas in Dixie" I mean. Tim introducing *Alabama* always makes me chuckle. You know he honestly couldn't believe he was there saying it! 😘😳👍

    • @momD612
      @momD612 7 місяців тому

      Oh that is just as fabulous ❤❤

    • @jerrybaker918
      @jerrybaker918 3 місяці тому

      Austin traveled and sang with his father's gospel group as a kid. We just had a glimpse of that Austin.

  • @kimberlygarwood-jl5om
    @kimberlygarwood-jl5om Рік тому +39

    I love this song. Austin's daddy was a member of a Southern Gospel group. The Oaks are on their farewell tour. Fifty years of awesome music. They deserve to retire. Love your reaction.

    • @redheadedneighbor
      @redheadedneighbor  Рік тому +3

      Do you know which group?

    • @kimberlygarwood-jl5om
      @kimberlygarwood-jl5om Рік тому +1

      @@redheadedneighbor No I don't .

    • @e.l.mcguire7464
      @e.l.mcguire7464 Рік тому +6

      Yes! Have tickets to see the Oaks in Rocky Mt VA next fall on their farewell tour!! Excited and sad at the same time!

    • @shilohauraable
      @shilohauraable Рік тому +6

      It's so sad to think about no more beautiful music from these amazing gentlemen! Thank goodness for CDs & streaming! 💖

  • @dogsoldiertoo1099
    @dogsoldiertoo1099 Рік тому +21

    I'm 70 years old and I get misty eyed on this one every time.

  • @sterlingburgdorf
    @sterlingburgdorf 3 місяці тому

    Plus, Adam Rupp doing all the percussion sounds. Unreal. Peace.

  • @justkaron
    @justkaron Рік тому +12

    I cry every time I listen to them sing this together. The Oaks are extremely fond of Home Free.

  • @RickSmith-tb8xr
    @RickSmith-tb8xr Рік тому +3

    The talent that God gave to these men is great

  • @kmwwrench
    @kmwwrench Рік тому +14

    And let's not forget the wonderful Jeffrey East. He's a very talented singer/songwriter who has written several songs for Home Free. I think you would enjoy his solo work. I highly recommend Love Again and Back Home to Me.

    • @bethcoussou
      @bethcoussou Рік тому +3

      So glad you mentioned Jeffrey East. I wasn’t going to let him be unknown. He has an amazing voice and is a gifted songwriter!

  • @hidebehind2604
    @hidebehind2604 Рік тому +2

    You feel their misic as much as you hear and see.
    It is said tears are from ones soul crying out for love.

  • @marshac7738
    @marshac7738 Рік тому

    #HomeFree #HomeFreeDoesChristmasBest ❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️

  • @damonkoback9233
    @damonkoback9233 Рік тому +3

    This song is when I become a Jeffrey East fan. Have been a Oakridge boys fan for over 40 years lol. Been a home Free fan for years.

    • @redheadedneighbor
      @redheadedneighbor  Рік тому

      This was the catalyst for you? That’s special!

    • @damonkoback9233
      @damonkoback9233 Рік тому

      @@redheadedneighbor yes I suppose so never thought about it much. I like most collaborations with home Free.

  • @Princess_karen
    @Princess_karen Рік тому

    This is the most wonderful version of this song, I have listened to this hundreds of times

  • @PaulaThompson-x9w
    @PaulaThompson-x9w Рік тому +13

    I forgot to mention Jeffrey East in my comment LoL. He has such a beautiful voice. Austin has a video on his page of he and Tim singing " "What's It to you" with Jeffrey and Chris Chatham. It's so good.

  • @Karenbutnotone
    @Karenbutnotone Рік тому +2

    they also sang with a group called Texas Hill. you need to check out them all singing Go Tell It On The Mountain. any song Home Free sings is just magical.

  • @Quizzy0000
    @Quizzy0000 Рік тому +1

    the song Home free - Snow globe would be a great reaction its a original from them.

  • @jeffreyjacobs390
    @jeffreyjacobs390 Рік тому

    The lead singfer starting off with guitar was a very nice baro tenor and the Old Guard = Oakridge Boys ..... joining The New Guard = HOME FREE brought such good feeling church chorale Hymn singing .... Austin on the HIGH TENOR blows away even the veteran tenor in the Old Guard as well as any who appreciate great vocal talent ! Loved it. GBjj

  • @ryanellsworth7246
    @ryanellsworth7246 Рік тому

    There's a reason HFries consider this an all time favorite. What a perfect homage to Christ and our good old Oak Ridge Boys. They don't make them like this anymore.
    Shine on red! You make our days beautiful!

    • @ryanellsworth7246
      @ryanellsworth7246 Рік тому

      Can't wait to see you do the Lee Greenwood version of God Bless the USA and American Pie with Don McLean. You will also love Delta Dawn, From here to the moon and back, Mom, Starship (showing Rob's journey into being a father) and another personal favorite Everything will be okay. There's just sooooo many!

    • @redheadedneighbor
      @redheadedneighbor  Рік тому

      Absolutely!

  • @kevinullsperger1940
    @kevinullsperger1940 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see your reaction to Christmas Must be Tonight by The Band. A beautiful song by a R&R Hall of Fame band

  • @chrismorin1318
    @chrismorin1318 Рік тому +1

    My Dad was a big, tough, macho man! But give him beautiful music with tight harmonies, and he'd bawl like a baby, have layers of goosebumps, and shiver as a chill ran up his spine! I'm the same way! Music is my medicine! Great reaction! ❤

  • @LeandraSilvio
    @LeandraSilvio Рік тому +16

    I cry every time I hear this. My grandpap was a preacher and was also in a gospel quartet. This arrangement floods back so many memories!! So, I cried right along with you! ❤

  • @lindareynolds8430
    @lindareynolds8430 Рік тому +1

    #HOMEFREE for the holidays!

  • @419driller
    @419driller Рік тому +2

    I betting their collab with Kenny Rogers would be right up your alley. Children Go Where I Send You.

  • @JackRazz1
    @JackRazz1 9 місяців тому

    I absolutely love the camaraderie between Austin and Joe. Warms the heart, moistens the eye.
    Thank you for such wonderful content, Red.

  • @mdyng1955
    @mdyng1955 Рік тому +1

    I cry every time I hear the Oaks or Home Free sing gospel songs! I've followed the Oaks since the 60's and Home Free since 2014! My two absolute favorites! I love your reactions, so real! 💗

    • @redheadedneighbor
      @redheadedneighbor  Рік тому

      Thank you. I appreciate that. These guys are so interesting!

  • @CindyNavarro
    @CindyNavarro Рік тому +1

    One of my favorite Christmas songs! I love their collaboration.

  • @leslieoneal4464
    @leslieoneal4464 Рік тому

    Definitely get around to the collabs with Kenny and Alabama! You won't regret it! 😘👍🎄 The one with Kenny, "Children, Go Where I Send Thee", is on Kenny's last Christmas album. He loved Home Free! I've been a huge Kenny Rogers fan since the early '70s. I'm SO happy that Home Free got to record with him before he passed. ❤

  • @rowdydog
    @rowdydog Рік тому +1

    You just can't go wrong with the Oak Ridge Boys, and Home Free!! These guys look like they are having so fun together. As for getting a little teary eyed, go right ahead, I get a little teary eyed sometimes, too.

  • @mikehenry8618
    @mikehenry8618 Рік тому +9

    I'm a long time HomeFree fan. Loved this and I enjoy your reactions also. I like that you are authentic and not ashamed to cry. I'm a 74 year old man who can't help but cry when I hear this version. Another Christmas song done by Voctave (Oh come all you faithful) makes me cry everytime. They have 11 members, male and female. Keep up the good work, I'll be watching!

  • @babyfry4775
    @babyfry4775 Рік тому +1

    Awww feel better soon. This is beautiful isn’t it?!! Jeffrey East is a singer/songwriter who’s written songs for Home Free like Why Not and he’s wonderful. Home Free does another song with the Oaks - Elvira. I think the two groups really like each other. They sing a song in this venue with Alabama too, Christmas in Dixie. I think this was during Covid so they had a small audience. O Holy Night, Angels We Have Heard on High, Mary Did You Know. 😍😃

  • @fredamedic2000
    @fredamedic2000 Рік тому +6

    I love both groups. I grew up on the Oakridge Boys. You can tell they were all having such a great time together. Both this one and Elvira you can tell it's Luke the Oakridge Boys are kind of passing the torch so to speak.

  • @PaulaThompson-x9w
    @PaulaThompson-x9w Рік тому +15

    This one fills my heart and puts a smile on my face and yes, a couple happy tears. . I love seeing how much they respect each other and enjoy each other's company. Home Free has "Home Away from Home " videos and in episode 1 it shows them getting ready to play at the Grand Ole Opry and perform with The Oak Ridge Boys. You might enjoy reacting to it. You learn so much about their personalities and what they do. Thanks for reacting to Home Free.

  • @belinda9696
    @belinda9696 Рік тому +1

    I hope you feel better soon. They have done a whole concert together before, it was around 2018 or 19 I believe. The Oaks have now announced their retirement after this year.

  • @minneyruth
    @minneyruth Рік тому +2

    🥰 #HomeFree 🥰

  • @AudioVile
    @AudioVile Рік тому

    This was really nice! I hadn't heard it before. OMG!! Austin is converting the masses in this!! Both groups are fantastic in their own rights. It almost strikes me as the Oaks passing the torch for this type of choral country genre. Great reaction!

  • @Kenshin60
    @Kenshin60 Рік тому

    A few songs of Home Free to check out are Ring of Fire featuring Avi Kaplan of Pentatonix, Folsom Prison Blues and Mayday (which may surprise you). Great reaction.

  • @anitawright7169
    @anitawright7169 Рік тому

    This was part of a livestream concert they did because of the pandemic. They also sang with Alabama. Check it out. Love your reaction!

  • @DeansMayhem
    @DeansMayhem Рік тому +14

    Glad that you loved it! I really like to see the Oak Ridge Boys and their love and respect for Home Free, especially this one where two of them were "taken to church" by Austin. As I understand it, during rehearsal Austin was just signing "normally", but during this performance he stepped it up and the Oak Ridge Boys LOVED it.

  • @LynnRamsay
    @LynnRamsay Рік тому +11

    They all sounded so great together 😊One thing you missed when you talked about cake and frosting the cherry on top Jeffery East lol

  • @Froggyh63
    @Froggyh63 Рік тому

    Sweetest "reaction" I have yet to watch. I've been an Oaks fan since the early 70's, and now a fan of Home Free as well. You can tell that you were simply feeling it in your soul!
    A couple of suggestions: Pentatonix Mary Did You Know and Voiceplay The Grinch are fabulous as well!

  • @sterlingburgdorf
    @sterlingburgdorf Місяць тому

    Love your chair jumping! Home Free does the same to me as well. Peace.

  • @paulbarnett5725
    @paulbarnett5725 11 місяців тому +1

    I grew up in a Pentecostal church showered in the word of God...I take those lessons with me to this day
    Praise our lord and savior Jesus Christ...just saying ,I love this I'm following

  • @formergoat
    @formergoat Рік тому +3

    This is so awesome. Amazing artists singing a beautiful song about my Jesus. It doesn't get much better than that.

  • @teresacartwright5406
    @teresacartwright5406 Рік тому

    The legendary Oak Ridge Boys & Home Free are fantastic together and Jeffrey East has such a beautiful voice. When Austin was a kid he sometimes traveled and sang with his father's gospel quartet in Georgia, so if it feels like he took you to church .. . The harmonies are outstanding and Adam's beatboxing is always perfect.

  • @barrycapron3423
    @barrycapron3423 Рік тому +9

    No need to apologize for needing to get a double dose of Austin to make you feel better. Some reactors do listen to a song 2 times if it hits them right. This same special they also did a song with Alabama, you should check that one out too

  • @donnasmith4426
    @donnasmith4426 Рік тому

    Austin really comes alive during songs like this. His Gospel background shines through. I bet it makes his father proud.

  • @softshoes
    @softshoes Рік тому +1

    Ole Joe loves him some Home Free doesn't he. Can't blame him. This is from the Home Free Christmas Special where they also appeared with Alabama. I think it was a patreon show.

  • @ppresley9208
    @ppresley9208 Рік тому +3

    I cry every time I hear this rendition ... my two favorite groups ! So glad you're a Home Fry !

  • @rodconner9079
    @rodconner9079 Рік тому +2

    Love it - just absolutely love it!!! These used to be the norm not so many yrs ago; traditional, bluegrass, country gospel music --- "Timeless" sound. Be Safe

  • @billwieland8497
    @billwieland8497 Рік тому +6

    You seem like yourself. Thanks for this reaction. At first I was thinking this is their one with Alabama; OBVIOUSLY NOT. lol That's a good one to: *Christmas in Dixie* Feel better soon. *HUGS*

  • @andrewwallace4481
    @andrewwallace4481 Рік тому +1

    Guess who's back, back again ! our friendly Neighbor
    with another gem of a Live Performance from Home Free Put me in the xmas spirit
    😀🎄🎄🎄

  • @shilohauraable
    @shilohauraable Рік тому

    I just LOVE this video! I grew up with the Oakridge Boys! 💖

  • @michaelsemones7539
    @michaelsemones7539 Рік тому +2

    That’s REAL music !!!

  • @darlaharrelson6487
    @darlaharrelson6487 Рік тому

    I can’t even wait till you finish your reaction to this song. It’s like I was a kid again and all the family members and our friends and neighbors would sit around singing Christmas songs all night. Well till midnight anyway most kids would have to be took to bed and it was so special fires in the fireplace. And we had a few fireworks too so many good memories. I love 💕 this song 🎵. Wow I get to enjoy my grandkids and great grandkids. I’m so proud of our family. Thank you for reaction and Merry Christmas 🎄 and happy new year. 🎊🎈. #HOMEFREE.

  • @danalynch8889
    @danalynch8889 Рік тому

    Austin's sung in church as a kid and even traveled with the gospel group his dad was with.

  • @sharonmortimer3843
    @sharonmortimer3843 Рік тому +1

    The other guy that started the song was Jeffrey East on the guitar. Have you watched Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys yet? This was actually a live stream how you had to pay to watch. They also sang with Alabama, Rachel Wammack and Striking Matches. I really enjoy watching your reaction to this song.

  • @michaeldalzell6670
    @michaeldalzell6670 Рік тому +1

    I’ve always said that HF should do a Gospel album with all the ol classics like this one and Amazing Grace

  • @richb313
    @richb313 Рік тому +1

    Hope you feel better soon and Great Reaction all of them on that stage like and respect each other Jeffery East works with Home Free writing and performing.

  • @kennethbryson7751
    @kennethbryson7751 Рік тому +2

    This style music is definitely where my soft spot is! Love quartet music and also sing with a southern gospel group myself so I too love this. Just with an acoustic guitar, it sounds like a band behind them! Thanks for showing us you! Still praying, get better soon! Low bass Kenneth.

  • @tomhansen4576
    @tomhansen4576 Рік тому +2

    Jeffery East is featured in HF's video of People, which Jeffery wrote. He also wrote Why Not, another HF video. Jeffery is also part of the other non a cappella band that Tim and Austin created, called Sweet & Low Co. that also includes Chris Chatham who has been featured in another HF video, So Long Dixie.

  • @miamidolphinsfan
    @miamidolphinsfan Рік тому +1

    This always reminds me of growing up in Flagler Street Baptist Church right here in Miami singing this song every Christmas Eve at Candlelight Service

  • @waynebohannon
    @waynebohannon 6 місяців тому

    You were raised right!

  • @karinfichtner7479
    @karinfichtner7479 Рік тому

    I'm crying right along with you, my dear girl. This is, I believe, my favorite Christmas song featuring HF. And the ORBs just make it better. Sure can tell Austin grew up singing in church, can't you? Merry Christmas!

  • @scottabercrombie376
    @scottabercrombie376 Рік тому +1

    The joy and happiness on your face is infectious! ❤

  • @ElizabethRoss-uj8rl
    @ElizabethRoss-uj8rl Рік тому +8

    Good to see you back -- hope you're feeling better! Home Free taught me to love country music, gradually at first, but improving over a decade of listening to their fantastic voices. The Oak Ridge Boys are legends that I remember from my childhood, but honestly paid little attention, and now I replay their collabs with Home Free often. Great reaction -- stay well and have a happy Christmas season!

  • @waynetanguay6640
    @waynetanguay6640 Рік тому +2

    Beautifully done. You need to check out Home Free doing "How great thou art". It will definitely create some emotion.

  • @bethcoussou
    @bethcoussou Рік тому

    Redhead, I hope you feel better soon! Hopefully this video helped even a little bit. Talk about a super group with all of these talented gents! Joe cracks me up every time I watch this video. When Austin is bringing us to church with those height notes, Joe stands up! Jeffrey East is the guy that played the guitar. He opened up for Home Free in Europe years ago and they hit it off. Jeffrey, Austin, and Tim have collaborated on songwriting and sing together in another group called Sweet+Low Music Co. with some other folks. Looking forward to seeing you react to Home Free with Alabama, and the late Kenny Rogers. That’s another story for that reaction.

  • @joywright8794
    @joywright8794 Рік тому

    YES. It takes me back to Grannies place. Simple but hauntingly beautiful.

  • @stevethomas1638
    @stevethomas1638 Рік тому

    I came for the Home Free reaction but I subscribed for your honest emotions along with those lovely auburn locks framing your beautiful porcelain skin tone.

  • @timworks991
    @timworks991 Рік тому +1

    Sorry to hear that you have been feeling under the weather, but there is nothing like the beautiful harmonies of our guys to lift one's spirits. Your lovely smile and obvious joy are infectious. Loved your cake and frosting analogy. They go together so well, a tribute to their skill and versatility. Always looking forward to your next reaction.

  • @denise_landry
    @denise_landry Рік тому +1

    Thanks Red ~ 🖤🍟

  • @BigT2664
    @BigT2664 Рік тому

    I know you said in one of your other videos that your first crush was Kenny Rogers. For me my first musical crush was The Oak Ridge Boys, especially as my voice deepened and then I begin to be able to hit some of those... not all... but some. I have only been to four professional concerts... and they were all Oak Ridge Boys. So when Home Free did some collaboration with the Oaks I was super excited! I'm an old man in my 50s and can still be a starstruck fanatic.

    • @redheadedneighbor
      @redheadedneighbor  Рік тому

      Me, too. Seeing and hearing this was so impressive to me! Love it! Btw, that’s not old at all.

  • @debbiehall9091
    @debbiehall9091 Рік тому +1

    I knew you would like this song. All of these guys are so amazing.❤️❤️❤️

  • @theironherder
    @theironherder Рік тому +1

    Another day, another fine Home Free / Oakridge Boys / Jeffrey East song, another excellent reaction. Thank you. FWIW, Austin was interviewed by Brad Steele on Brad's YT channel. Highly recommended. Tim did a longish interview with Elizabeth Zharoff (YT channel The Charismatic Voice), and on Chris Rupp's YT channel there is a multi-part series on the history of Home Free. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

  • @quinjesuis9187
    @quinjesuis9187 Рік тому +1

    Awesome ❤️‍🔥

  • @glendamcgrady1244
    @glendamcgrady1244 Рік тому +2

    What a perfect collaboration!

  • @brendasorenson6186
    @brendasorenson6186 Рік тому +1

    So beautiful! The admiration and respect they have for each other is quite evident. Hope you get well soon!

  • @joyvanderveer2282
    @joyvanderveer2282 Рік тому

    Feel better soon Red. This song is just so pretty it makes me cry too. I'm glad you enjoyed it too. God bless and Merry Christmas.

  • @samschneider938
    @samschneider938 Рік тому

    Great rxn RHN

  • @jimmieguy1729
    @jimmieguy1729 Рік тому

    I just found your channel sweetie and I'm glad I did and yes I do cry when I hear it sung like that. I think I detect a little bit of southern girl in you I'm from Alabama. God Bless you .

    • @redheadedneighbor
      @redheadedneighbor  Рік тому

      Yes! I am from the South, was away for 13 years but I’m back now! Lol

  • @goodehands5388
    @goodehands5388 Рік тому +2

    Glad you're doing better 🌷

  • @philipsherman8838
    @philipsherman8838 Рік тому

    You should try "Mary did you know" because... Christmas. However, the one that makes me cry is "Travelin Soldier".

  • @dianeritthaler7792
    @dianeritthaler7792 Рік тому

    Beautiful arrangement. Hope you feel better. This was AMAZING ❤🎉

  • @jankreps5115
    @jankreps5115 Рік тому +1

    I love your reaction!! It was great to see all of the artists on stage appreciating each other so much for the contribution!! The Oaks retired this last year… But you never know they might show up if they’re asked to!? It’s nice to see you becoming a homefry… I kind of sneaks up on you! That’s what happened to me and now I’m a full-fledged Pam!! Have a wonderful Christmas!

  • @vinnieblair8576
    @vinnieblair8576 Рік тому

    MERRY CHRISTMAS #HOME FREE

  • @GW-og4us
    @GW-og4us Рік тому +1

    The one with Kenny Rodgers should be high on your list.
    It's up beat.
    Still fighting my bug.😷
    Glad you still can review songs.❤
    My bug is a major cough😜.
    Hope for fast recovery for you hun. Take care of yourself.

    • @redheadedneighbor
      @redheadedneighbor  Рік тому

      I hope you feel better. I had some fever but mostly I was exhausted. No energy at all. My arms and legs felt like cinder blocks. After I filmed yesterday, I went back to bed for the rest of the day. Lol I hope you feel better soon.🩷🩷🩷

  • @stanrock2225
    @stanrock2225 Рік тому

    SOOOOOO good

  • @unluckydiablo9502
    @unluckydiablo9502 Рік тому

    BTW, by New Years you need to do their version of Auld Lang Syne. It's beautiful.

  • @JoergBauer
    @JoergBauer 10 місяців тому

    God bless you! 😄

  • @markbronson7942
    @markbronson7942 Рік тому

    Very nice! Thank you for doing this reaction. Hopefully by now you are feeling a lot better?

  • @joann1917
    @joann1917 Рік тому

    Yes me.

  • @bethmashburn5894
    @bethmashburn5894 Рік тому

    Please do Full of Cheer

  • @jeraldbennett9289
    @jeraldbennett9289 Рік тому

    Have you heard of Voiceplay yet? They are an a capella group like Home Free and Pentatonix. They were on the same season of the Sing Off as Home Free. They have holiday stuff, Halloween stuff and covers of classic rock and other songs. Worth checking out when you have the time. Just discovered your channel. You are doing great

  • @Back2SquareOne
    @Back2SquareOne Рік тому

    I would like to recommend you consider reacting to Austin Brown (of Home Free) doing his solo version of Bring Him Home from the musical play version of Les Misérables. IMO, it is almost unbelievably good. Bring tissues.

  • @MN_Home_Fry
    @MN_Home_Fry Рік тому +2

    This was a Covid time streaming only event concert. Not sure if it's possible to find the full thing anywhere.
    Sorry you are under the weather. Hope you bounce back real soon.
    Happy holiday season to you and all my fellow Fries!

  • @hidebehind2604
    @hidebehind2604 Рік тому

    WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR REACTION TO HOME FREE RENDITION OF;
    "DIE A HAPPY MAN".
    RESPECTFULLY.

  • @oldsevenjd
    @oldsevenjd Рік тому

    you should do hillbilly bone by home free

  • @waynebohannon
    @waynebohannon Рік тому

    Excuse the interruption, but here is a good HF, Finally Free

  • @johnfogelsanger5960
    @johnfogelsanger5960 Рік тому

    listen to mayday from home free

  • @sag2horses
    @sag2horses Рік тому +1

    😉