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“Your set is my living room!” Joanna about to test that tough little boys theory. Gary Alan is one of all my all-time favorite country artists. He literally does not have a bad song.
I love Gary Allen's songs. I especially love the songs called "Watching Airplanes" and "Smoke Rings in the Dark". All of his songs are emotional to me.
They were not just portraying soldiers they were actually real military, this video was deticated to servicemen and women who are the toughest out there. Gary Allan is amazing. Great guy.
Hi Guys. If I recall, Gary Allen did serve. He also has two daughters he fathered, and 5 more children he adopted after their mother-his fiancé-committed suicide. That takes a great man. His voice is so unique that he’s also one my favorite singers.
Great reaction! Are you going to record and share your reaction to your wife after this reaction video? Gary was in the service, Army I think and I don't know how long, he featured military and patriotism many times, but for this particular song he felt that military are the toughest men and still a little girl can totally change their world.
Gary Allan is my favorite. I love most of his songs. He was in the Army and does events for the troops. This came out in 2009. I always took the words to mean that a man will get mushy in certain private, personal moments. I get your points though. My mother told me that Daddy stressed really bad when I'd deploy but I never got a hint of that from him. He made sure I got a care package every week and there was always plenty to share with everyone. Never saw him cry, he didn't get mushy and I never doubted how much he cared.
Huge Gary Allan Fan! This is early in his career. After his wife’s suicide, Gary took his music in his own direction (no longer listening to what record execs wanted). Highly recommend: Smoke Rings in the Dark
You two are just too cute. Loved the glasses Keith! Happy Birthday Keith's wife! I never saw my dad cry, even when his parents died anyway, I thought I was alone at home and I was up in my room and I was singing "Walking after Midnight" (Patsy Cline) and you know how when you're alone your inhibitions are lowered, so I was belting it out. When it was over I heard my mom holler my name and I went down stairs and she said "Was that you up there singing?" I said yeah, why? She nodded her head and I turned around and well...He always said I was his little girl and I stood there in our living room and watched this 6ft mountain of man, this Marine, cry. He looked at me and said now you know how one little girl, with little blonde curls totally terrifies me. I'm proud of ya (insert nickname here). I feel this song now that he's gone more than I did when it was first released. As for my dating years, guys always wanted to clear it with my dad cause they were scared of him, truth was, my mom was who they needed to be scared of. She was the one cleanin' guns dad was like what's the point he (the guy I was going out with) won't be around next weekend lol...'nough about me. Video was filmed on an airforce base with military members returning home that day so they added it to the video. Gary himself did serve in the US Army. Video was okay but it could have been better. Just my opinion. Great reaction. As always, y'all made me giggle! Thank you!
I think the comment about the teenage girl is exactly why they did NOT use teenage girls in this video. It was all little girls. You're right. A dad's role evolves as his daughter grows.
This song was released in 2003 when we were freshly in Iraq, and Country music was (is) heavily influenced by the war, and patriotism. There were songs released that were not of the more traditional, "We'll put a boot in your ass" variety. Still, we were reminded that we were at war and that there were many, many children without a daddy or a mommy at home, as they were deployed with the military. And if you think Gary sounds whiny, he does sing with a lot of fricative noise. It's not a rasp per se, but it lends itself to sounding potentially like a big whine. In Ireland a pogue is a kiss, in the USA a purse, in USA slang, it means a passive homosexual man. If you like loud music, try listening to The Pogues, an Irish punk rock band. It's been a year so you probably won't read this, so, @Keith @Dustin I'm loving your reactions!
One of Gary’s biggest hits early on is Smoke Rings in the Dark. Y’all should do that one next. Also, It Ain’t the Whiskey and Songs About Rain are great choices. Keep going guys!!
Loved this song, this song reminds me of everytime I came back from deployment home to my little girls. Still remember my ex telling me everytime my daughters saw a plane in the sky they would always call out for me, cause all they knew was daddy got on a plane and would come and go. But everything in that song is true, little girls turn you into a bubbling mess as a dad.
@@BourbonCountryReacts very true, but I wouldn't trade my daughters for anything in the world. Just like you wouldn't trade your son for anything in the world. And what you said about your Dad, and what you did with your son, my Dad did the same with me. I don't know if you remember or not but I told you my story about 9/11, being in Saudi Arabi when the planes hit, well we were on phone silence for about 2 weeks after, I remember when I finally got to call home my mom said my dad was just constantly watching the news, trying to get information about my unit, and praying that he didn't. He did this for every deployment I ever did until he passed away. He knew the horrors of war and never wanted me to follow in his foot steps, but was damn proud I did. I told my daughters growing up, I will always be proud of my military service, but to not be like me, be better than me, don't follow in my footsteps, use my footsteps to create your own path. I never wished for my daughters to join the military, cause I knew the military mentality when it came to women, and I know the scarface, and I did not want them to expierence it, but if they would have joined I would have been right there supporting them. It's the life of a parent.
The message I took away from the song and video is that these are our strongest, toughest men in our country, who fight against terrible things and become "babies" when they have daughters. These men were tough little boys, not "woke snowflakes", these are real men.
My dad danced with my older sister during the father-daughter dance with her at his wedding before dancing with me to the song My Little Girl by Tim McGraw
I think it might be more that soldiers are the stereotypical "tough guys," but coming home to their little girls, makes them softies again. That'd be my take on it, but I'm not familiar with him very much either.
I swear y'all are gonna have me drinking again. Between y'all and my only son in law who's been my only son for 20 years and works nights so keeps asking me to come over in the mornings and day drink with him. I might just give in and see if I can still shoot whiskey. It's been 40 years. Seeing the kids running to their Daddy's gets me every time. This is the song about when they first become Daddys and the kids are small. The song about you hurt my daughter I'm hurting you comes later. He wasn't a puss Dad. Having three little girls and their Daddy in the military was just like that. And Daddy was always cleaning his guns when they started dating.. Lol. When I started dating it was my oldest brother cleaning his guns in plain sight through the glass door to the den. I rarely had a second date with a guy. I appreciate all the lemons he saved me from in hind sight but at the time he really made me mad. You should react to Craig Morgan Red Neck Yacht Club since summer is coming. I still think you'd love Martina McBride When God Fearin Women Get The Blues.
I was always scared of taking a bit to the face because I always thought that I couldn't take it.....I dodged and lashed out after, but, when I actually took a hit to the face i realized that i was stronger than i knew
What you got to consider is the time frame this song came out. Gary was doing tours with USO, and we had the first few tours of combat run their course, so at the time this was a hit, there was a flood of returning soldiers coming home to see their wives and kids. I don't believe for a second that this is a cynical "cash grab" or whatever.
I love Gary Allan, but I admit that this isn't really one of my favorites of his, and it's not really typical of his overall sound/style. Most of his songs kind of blend country and rock, and a lot of his older songs, especially, have a more old school country/honky tonk feel. Check out some of his earlier stuff like "Smoke Rings In The Dark" (his best one, imo), "It Would Be You," "Loving You Against My Will," "Right Where I Need To Be," "Man To Man," "Her Man," etc.
Gary Allen is a very established singer, he does not need to cash in on anything. I see this as his was of honoring the fathers in the military. Not that it had anything to do with the song. But I understand you getting mad over people using the military for personal gain. Gary Allen is incredible, great music. Check out Charlie Daniels “Simple Man” and “Reflection”.
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I haven't seen a country video yet that "uses" military, that's kind of a low blow guys. It's respect for them, they spend so much time away from family.. Y'all are so literal lol I guarantee if either of your kids got hurt or sick you'd be a big baby. It does not make you a pussy it makes you human. There's plenty of songs that show the tough side but I'm sure you don't expect them to show the soft side. Anyway, Gary Allen is awesome and he had a few really dark ones after his wife committed suicide, might be more to you're liking 😆
you guys have got to react to john michael montgomery letter from home, awesome awesome song that hits me in the feels and it came to mind when you mentioned your father having a hard time during your deployment...
When do we get to see Joanna take part in reacting to a song? I mean, you are in her living room, so she should get some screentime. And Happy Birthday to her. Gary's profile says he was in the Army but it didn't offer much info beyond that. As for father's being protective, the first guy I dated turned green when he came in and saw deer head's mounted on the walls. He turned greener when my dad casually commented that his taxidermist was 'always looking for a new challenge'. Needless to say, the poor guy didn't even try to so much as hold my hand. Gary Allan's 'A Feeling Like That' and 'Smoke Rings In The Dark' are two of his better songs. They feature his vocal range much better than this. Because he does have a great voice, but he doesn't really show that off in this song. Johnny Cash - "Hurt" is the first I would suggest but I warn you it's a hit in the feels song. For something that's funny "A Boy Named Sue" Kirk Jay, who got his start on The Voice. His covers of "God Bless The Broken Road" and "I'm Already There" and amazing and Darius Rucker "Don't Think I Don't Think About It".
Guys need to listen to some midland. Burn out, drinking problem and every songs a drinking song are great and i think youd enjoy them. But just about all of their songs are amazing.
After reading some comments, no Keith. You don't have to eat your words. Because you DIDN'T know. It happens. From the wife's view...my husband is a friggun mushball with the kids. He cried (we cried) when we found out we were pregnant and heard the heartbeat for the first time. ... And now y'all HAVE to react to Cleaning This Gun by Rodney Atkins. Lol
Guys, I'm with you 100%.While the message was good, the overall pattern of the video was dizzying. Was it about war?...Soldiers?...or the connection between a dad and his daughter. This was definately one of those songs that can do without the vid.
Gary Allen was in the military an when he got out Allen Jackson was the one that got him started in country music that song was Gary first big hit I'm Robby would you do Jimmy dean big John my dad was a big supporter of military my grandfather was the rank of three stripes on bottom an two on top an he was in theater arts in WW2 what was theater arts please do the song you well love it
I have a reaction suggestion that isn't exactly country I guess but if you've never heard Eva Cassidy sing "Over the Rainbow" you should do it! It's one of my favorite performances ever! You guys always love when you can feel the emotion in a guitar performance and that's definitely what you get in this one! I always feel transported to another world when I listen to this song! Just do yourselves a favor and go listen to it! I promise you won't be disappointed
With country music you gotta get out the literall sense of the words matching the imagery sometimes it does and sometimes it's an instantiated thought like military men are the most strong so when they have babies they turn into babies , it dosnt say that In the words of the song you have to think outside the words ...that's what a country song does sometimes ...
Great Reaction as always! Now gentleman after watching this y'all gotta react to: Rodney Adkins He's mine If for no other reason then just the awesome music but I truly believe y'all will LOVE IT! Happy birthday to the wife BTW!
It’s totally different with a daughter. Now I have a granddaughter. Maybe it’s different here. If you’ve never experienced it, you won’t understand it.
This isn't a new song but I got the general concept that the the military guys are representative oh the hard guys but the little kids get to them in spite that.There is another song that covers the sitting there cleaning his gun while the older daughter is on a date.Its not his though
I always thought he used military because they are the toughest men out there but even they turn into baby’s when they come home and see their little girls again
You are so right they are going to tell you are wrong 😂😂😂 He was in the Army. Also he is part of The Boot Campaign to improve the lives of veterans and show appreciation for the military etc. When I first heard this on the radio, I didn’t get a military vibe so the video surprised me. 🤷🏻♀️
The video was uploaded to UA-cam in 2009, but it first aired on television in 2003. Country music produced a lot of patriotic/military themed songs and music videos for several years following September 11. This particular video was released shortly after the Iraq War began. It did feel like the military aspect was shoehorned into the video, but I honestly think that had to do with the times. I'm willing to give Gary Allan the benefit of the doubt that this was intended as a tribute to the military in light of what was happening at the time and not a cash grab.
I was thinking whiny as well . I didn’t grow up with a dad ,so I have no way to relate. I was a big Tom boy playing in the creeks and climbing trees and pretty tough, but when I had my daughter I did become a big softy in some ways , I cried the day she was born, when she took her first steps , her first day of pre-k and all the big milestones after but I am a woman so I guess it’s not the same although my ex did cry at a few of those as well. I had never heard this song before and I don’t think I will again. Thank y’all for keeping it real and would like to know your opinion after watching it again
Glad I didn't have a daughter. She would've wrapped me around her little finger, and I'd have stacked bodies in mineshafts over a 100mi radius. - Keith
Not mad, but like others Gary is one of the favorites. However, I don't think Tough Little Boys is the best start.. try Smoke Rings in the Dark or Every Storm runs out of Rain. But if he ends up not being your jam, at least you gave it a shot! Great video guys.
G'day guys, first up... Happy birthday to Mrs Keith, many happy returns, darl, and many more... ;)) I gotta agree with Dustin, as good as the song is, it's more than a bit whiny... but, that's the luck of the draw, not every song is gonna please everyone... I know I don't like everything out there and I'm sure there's stuff that I like that others can't stand, but I'm having a ball watching you blokes get into it... just wish I could afford to send you something yummy... speaking of...would it be possible to get some kinda list together(maybe around the first anniversary of the channel?) of all the yummies, either in price order or rating order, or maybe even both?... I've been trying to keep track but mate, it's friggin hard... I went back through all the videos to find the 2 bourbons that Dustin held up a couple (?) of vids ago but can't find 'em...fair dinkum, if they had teeth they'd probably bite but I can't see 'em... anyhoo, keep 'em comin'... lookin' forward to what comes next... ;))
For me, Gary Allen is kind of hit or miss. This particular song isn't one of my favorites - but if you decide to give him another chance, Smoke Rings in The Dark, Songs About Rain, Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain) and Right Where I Need To Be are all worth a listen. His vids tend to be on the artsy-fartsy side so I recommend listening with your eyes closed.
I always enjoy your guys primarily because of your honesty. I see too many people trying to speak very very carefully to avoid saying what they think. If God ever put a filter between my brain and my mouth I'm pretty sure my mother removed it with a peach switch when I was a child. Not sure what I think of the song. I leave that up to folks like you.
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“Your set is my living room!” Joanna about to test that tough little boys theory.
Gary Alan is one of all my all-time favorite country artists. He literally does not have a bad song.
I'm sure we'll get more requests and bribes. - Keith
I love Gary Allen's songs. I especially love the songs called "Watching Airplanes" and "Smoke Rings in the Dark". All of his songs are emotional to me.
DAMN RIGHT!!!
They were not just portraying soldiers they were actually real military, this video was deticated to servicemen and women who are the toughest out there. Gary Allan is amazing. Great guy.
yeah, I assumed the imagery was of real folks. You can spot the fake stuff. - Keith
Hi Guys. If I recall, Gary Allen did serve. He also has two daughters he fathered, and 5 more children he adopted after their mother-his fiancé-committed suicide. That takes a great man. His voice is so unique that he’s also one my favorite singers.
A few have commented that he served. So, I suppose I get to partially eat my words. Glad to hear it. - Keith
He has 3 daughters and his wife had 3 daughters which he adopted.
Great reaction! Are you going to record and share your reaction to your wife after this reaction video? Gary was in the service, Army I think and I don't know how long, he featured military and patriotism many times, but for this particular song he felt that military are the toughest men and still a little girl can totally change their world.
Yes he was in the Army. Great song! Agree totally. 🙂
lol, no, no reaction to her. - Keith
Gary Allan is my favorite. I love most of his songs. He was in the Army and does events for the troops. This came out in 2009. I always took the words to mean that a man will get mushy in certain private, personal moments. I get your points though. My mother told me that Daddy stressed really bad when I'd deploy but I never got a hint of that from him. He made sure I got a care package every week and there was always plenty to share with everyone. Never saw him cry, he didn't get mushy and I never doubted how much he cared.
Yeah, my dad was quiet about his stress too. - Keith
Happy birthday Joanne
Huge Gary Allan Fan! This is early in his career.
After his wife’s suicide, Gary took his music in his own direction (no longer listening to what record execs wanted).
Highly recommend: Smoke Rings in the Dark
Smoke Rings in the Dark
Life Ain't Always Beautiful are two of my favorite Gary Allan songs. I'd vote for both of these.
Listen to man to man by Gary Allan
Happy birthday Joanna!
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You need to listen to it again.
You two are just too cute. Loved the glasses Keith! Happy Birthday Keith's wife!
I never saw my dad cry, even when his parents died anyway, I thought I was alone at home and I was up in my room and I was singing "Walking after Midnight" (Patsy Cline) and you know how when you're alone your inhibitions are lowered, so I was belting it out. When it was over I heard my mom holler my name and I went down stairs and she said "Was that you up there singing?" I said yeah, why? She nodded her head and I turned around and well...He always said I was his little girl and I stood there in our living room and watched this 6ft mountain of man, this Marine, cry. He looked at me and said now you know how one little girl, with little blonde curls totally terrifies me. I'm proud of ya (insert nickname here). I feel this song now that he's gone more than I did when it was first released. As for my dating years, guys always wanted to clear it with my dad cause they were scared of him, truth was, my mom was who they needed to be scared of. She was the one cleanin' guns dad was like what's the point he (the guy I was going out with) won't be around next weekend lol...'nough about me.
Video was filmed on an airforce base with military members returning home that day so they added it to the video. Gary himself did serve in the US Army. Video was okay but it could have been better. Just my opinion.
Great reaction. As always, y'all made me giggle! Thank you!
I dated some girls in my misspent youth who's badass dads really, REALLY were not the ones to fear. For sure. - Keith
Thank you 😊
Song is almost 20 years old. Definitely respectful to the real warriors
We had no idea it's been around that long. - Keith
Best Gary Allan song Grey Sky Morning.
This guy is a Vet and baby girls are totally different than little boys and the feels are different completely I know I raised both.
Gary Allen usually puts a lot of more military videos out there cause he was in the army just out of high school.
Cool. - Keith
I think the comment about the teenage girl is exactly why they did NOT use teenage girls in this video. It was all little girls. You're right. A dad's role evolves as his daughter grows.
Yeah, it probably does. But, I don't have that first hand experience. - Keith
This song was released in 2003 when we were freshly in Iraq, and Country music was (is) heavily influenced by the war, and patriotism. There were songs released that were not of the more traditional, "We'll put a boot in your ass" variety. Still, we were reminded that we were at war and that there were many, many children without a daddy or a mommy at home, as they were deployed with the military. And if you think Gary sounds whiny, he does sing with a lot of fricative noise. It's not a rasp per se, but it lends itself to sounding potentially like a big whine. In Ireland a pogue is a kiss, in the USA a purse, in USA slang, it means a passive homosexual man. If you like loud music, try listening to The Pogues, an Irish punk rock band. It's been a year so you probably won't read this, so, @Keith @Dustin I'm loving your reactions!
Not even kidding. Gary Allan is an amazing songwriter and singer. He's been through a TON of shit.
One of Gary’s biggest hits early on is Smoke Rings in the Dark. Y’all should do that one next. Also, It Ain’t the Whiskey and Songs About Rain are great choices. Keep going guys!!
Songs About Rain is a great song!
Gary Allan has been my favorite since he came on the scene in 1996.
I really like your no editing policy. Happy Birthday to your very tolerant wife, Joanna!
You have no idea of her tolerance.... - Keith
Loved this song, this song reminds me of everytime I came back from deployment home to my little girls. Still remember my ex telling me everytime my daughters saw a plane in the sky they would always call out for me, cause all they knew was daddy got on a plane and would come and go. But everything in that song is true, little girls turn you into a bubbling mess as a dad.
Which is why I'm glad I didn't have one. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts very true, but I wouldn't trade my daughters for anything in the world. Just like you wouldn't trade your son for anything in the world. And what you said about your Dad, and what you did with your son, my Dad did the same with me. I don't know if you remember or not but I told you my story about 9/11, being in Saudi Arabi when the planes hit, well we were on phone silence for about 2 weeks after, I remember when I finally got to call home my mom said my dad was just constantly watching the news, trying to get information about my unit, and praying that he didn't. He did this for every deployment I ever did until he passed away. He knew the horrors of war and never wanted me to follow in his foot steps, but was damn proud I did. I told my daughters growing up, I will always be proud of my military service, but to not be like me, be better than me, don't follow in my footsteps, use my footsteps to create your own path. I never wished for my daughters to join the military, cause I knew the military mentality when it came to women, and I know the scarface, and I did not want them to expierence it, but if they would have joined I would have been right there supporting them. It's the life of a parent.
The message I took away from the song and video is that these are our strongest, toughest men in our country, who fight against terrible things and become "babies" when they have daughters. These men were tough little boys, not "woke snowflakes", these are real men.
Dustin….your friend needs to listen to “Cleaning this gun” by Rodney Atkins!!!! That was my ringtone for my daughter when she was in high school!!!!
They definitely need to react too it Ha
Absolutely!!!!
Yes, this!
Definitely!!!!
Yes!!! Great song!!!
Joanna cracks me up! Hope her birthday was awesome. Happy birthday Joanna!
Never heard this song or artist before but I liked it.
Til the next 🖒
I'll let her know about all the birthday wishes in the comments. - Keith
Daddy's little girls
My dad danced with my older sister during the father-daughter dance with her at his wedding before dancing with me to the song My Little Girl by Tim McGraw
Gary travel to the deployed troops n entertains often. He's a true American gent.
I used this song for my Father/Daughter dance at my wedding.
Seems like a really good one. - Keith
I think it might be more that soldiers are the stereotypical "tough guys," but coming home to their little girls, makes them softies again. That'd be my take on it, but I'm not familiar with him very much either.
Seems like a reasonable take on the song to me. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts I did some research after commenting. Apparently, he was in the Army himself and was/is also part of the Boot Campaign.
Saw him live in the early 2000’s. Great performance and wonderful catalog of songs! “Songs about rain” is fantastic
Since you both have sons, you should do Lee Brice "Boy"
Rodney Atkins - cleaning this gun
I swear y'all are gonna have me drinking again. Between y'all and my only son in law who's been my only son for 20 years and works nights so keeps asking me to come over in the mornings and day drink with him. I might just give in and see if I can still shoot whiskey. It's been 40 years. Seeing the kids running to their Daddy's gets me every time. This is the song about when they first become Daddys and the kids are small. The song about you hurt my daughter I'm hurting you comes later. He wasn't a puss Dad. Having three little girls and their Daddy in the military was just like that. And Daddy was always cleaning his guns when they started dating.. Lol. When I started dating it was my oldest brother cleaning his guns in plain sight through the glass door to the den. I rarely had a second date with a guy. I appreciate all the lemons he saved me from in hind sight but at the time he really made me mad.
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Gary has a song Bourbon Borderline .....cheers!
You guys should do some Tammy Wynette,I recommend satin sheets or divorce
I vote for those too.
I thought the military fit right in with the song. It was about brave tough men, and a military man is about the bravest and toughest there is.
Had a couple relatives clean their guns when my cousins brought home a boy.
I remember my sister bringing one home for the first time. I happened to be in uniform, and decided to clean the AR. I was amused with myself. - Keith
I was always scared of taking a bit to the face because I always thought that I couldn't take it.....I dodged and lashed out after, but, when I actually took a hit to the face i realized that i was stronger than i knew
A strike to my self means nothing to being vulnerable to anything else
This song is amazing seeing dad's come back to their kids after deployment is awesome
What you got to consider is the time frame this song came out. Gary was doing tours with USO, and we had the first few tours of combat run their course, so at the time this was a hit, there was a flood of returning soldiers coming home to see their wives and kids. I don't believe for a second that this is a cynical "cash grab" or whatever.
He means don't back down to anyone even if you know you'll get beat (in the face)
I love Gary Allan, but I admit that this isn't really one of my favorites of his, and it's not really typical of his overall sound/style. Most of his songs kind of blend country and rock, and a lot of his older songs, especially, have a more old school country/honky tonk feel. Check out some of his earlier stuff like "Smoke Rings In The Dark" (his best one, imo), "It Would Be You," "Loving You Against My Will," "Right Where I Need To Be," "Man To Man," "Her Man," etc.
After completing high school, Gary Allan entered the U.S. Army for a one-year hitch.
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Gary Allan What would Willie do
Gary Allen is a very established singer, he does not need to cash in on anything. I see this as his was of honoring the fathers in the military. Not that it had anything to do with the song. But I understand you getting mad over people using the military for personal gain. Gary Allen is incredible, great music.
Check out Charlie Daniels “Simple Man” and “Reflection”.
I think he wanted to represent what he considered to be the strongest of strongest. The video showed military guys with pictures of their daughters.
One of my favorite artists. Thanks guys.
YESSSS! Such an amazing song!🥰
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- Momma Was A Lot Like Jesus ua-cam.com/video/Lel-ROwCqFw/v-deo.html
You need to react to little boy and preacher Man
I hope you give Gary Allan another chance and try Smoke Rings in the Dark.
Added a vote for that one
Shot out
I haven't seen a country video yet that "uses" military, that's kind of a low blow guys. It's respect for them, they spend so much time away from family.. Y'all are so literal lol I guarantee if either of your kids got hurt or sick you'd be a big baby. It does not make you a pussy it makes you human. There's plenty of songs that show the tough side but I'm sure you don't expect them to show the soft side. Anyway, Gary Allen is awesome and he had a few really dark ones after his wife committed suicide, might be more to you're liking 😆
you guys have got to react to john michael montgomery letter from home, awesome awesome song that hits me in the feels and it came to mind when you mentioned your father having a hard time during your deployment...
When do we get to see Joanna take part in reacting to a song? I mean, you are in her living room, so she should get some screentime.
And Happy Birthday to her.
Gary's profile says he was in the Army but it didn't offer much info beyond that.
As for father's being protective, the first guy I dated turned green when he came in and saw deer head's mounted on the walls. He turned greener when my dad casually commented that his taxidermist was 'always looking for a new challenge'. Needless to say, the poor guy didn't even try to so much as hold my hand.
Gary Allan's 'A Feeling Like That' and 'Smoke Rings In The Dark' are two of his better songs. They feature his vocal range much better than this. Because he does have a great voice, but he doesn't really show that off in this song.
Johnny Cash - "Hurt" is the first I would suggest but I warn you it's a hit in the feels song. For something that's funny "A Boy Named Sue"
Kirk Jay, who got his start on The Voice. His covers of "God Bless The Broken Road" and "I'm Already There" and amazing and Darius Rucker "Don't Think I Don't Think About It".
Guys need to listen to some midland. Burn out, drinking problem and every songs a drinking song are great and i think youd enjoy them. But just about all of their songs are amazing.
You guys should give Gary's "Right where I need to be" a listen, it has more of a rock feel and its really good 🙂
After reading some comments, no Keith. You don't have to eat your words. Because you DIDN'T know. It happens.
From the wife's view...my husband is a friggun mushball with the kids. He cried (we cried) when we found out we were pregnant and heard the heartbeat for the first time.
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And now y'all HAVE to react to Cleaning This Gun by Rodney Atkins. Lol
Guys, I'm with you 100%.While the message was good, the overall pattern of the video was dizzying. Was it about war?...Soldiers?...or the connection between a dad and his daughter. This was definately one of those songs that can do without the vid.
Gary Allen was in the military an when he got out Allen Jackson was the one that got him started in country music that song was Gary first big hit I'm Robby would you do Jimmy dean big John my dad was a big supporter of military my grandfather was the rank of three stripes on bottom an two on top an he was in theater arts in WW2 what was theater arts please do the song you well love it
I have a reaction suggestion that isn't exactly country I guess but if you've never heard Eva Cassidy sing "Over the Rainbow" you should do it! It's one of my favorite performances ever! You guys always love when you can feel the emotion in a guitar performance and that's definitely what you get in this one! I always feel transported to another world when I listen to this song! Just do yourselves a favor and go listen to it! I promise you won't be disappointed
Gary Allen has as great catalog of music but his best music came after his wife committed suicide, dude started pouring his heart out
Was probably cathartic. - Keith
Omg Gary has soooo many good ones, u should put “It ain’t the whiskey” on the list
Just found your channel, dont have a bribe but want to suggest from your reaction to this song you should react to Rodney Atkins "cleaning this gun"
My favorite of his is Life ain't always beautiful. He made this after his wife committed suicide.
Made me think of the rock song by Sixx AM, "Life is Beautiful."
Some really poignant lyrics in that. - Keith
Shortly after he started his singing career a few years after his wife I think had bad depression and committed suicide so he's been through a lot
Happy Birthday to Joanne! Only one song after this great reaction Rodney Atkins CLEANING MY GUN!
With country music you gotta get out the literall sense of the words matching the imagery sometimes it does and sometimes it's an instantiated thought like military men are the most strong so when they have babies they turn into babies , it dosnt say that In the words of the song you have to think outside the words ...that's what a country song does sometimes ...
I drink mine on the rocks to help the water intake LOL and im older Than Kevin so i need mine a little watered down .....and diapers not yet
Great Reaction as always! Now gentleman after watching this y'all gotta react to: Rodney Adkins He's mine
If for no other reason then just the awesome music but I truly believe y'all will LOVE IT! Happy birthday to the wife BTW!
It’s totally different with a daughter. Now I have a granddaughter. Maybe it’s different here. If you’ve never experienced it, you won’t understand it.
This isn't a new song but I got the general concept that the the military guys are representative oh the hard guys but the little kids get to them in spite that.There is another song that covers the sitting there cleaning his gun while the older daughter is on a date.Its not his though
Since you have a son, listen to "Til I was a Daddy Too" by Tracy Lawrence.
HAPPY BDAY!!!!!!
Being the wife (now ex) of a OEF vet this video makes me cry every time
I always thought he used military because they are the toughest men out there but even they turn into baby’s when they come home and see their little girls again
Agree with your reaction, but Gary wasn't "cashing in". Love Gary's music, all of it!
I think I lean towards agreeing with you now. - Keith
Cleaning This Gun by Rodney Atkins. You guys would love this one.
To me...this song is about little daughters making their daddies emotional...boys try to be "tough" instead.
You are so right they are going to tell you are wrong 😂😂😂 He was in the Army. Also he is part of The Boot Campaign to improve the lives of veterans and show appreciation for the military etc. When I first heard this on the radio, I didn’t get a military vibe so the video surprised me. 🤷🏻♀️
Hi ya'll Love your Honest Reactions could you Please React to Billy Lord "SECTION 318" TY
The video was uploaded to UA-cam in 2009, but it first aired on television in 2003. Country music produced a lot of patriotic/military themed songs and music videos for several years following September 11. This particular video was released shortly after the Iraq War began. It did feel like the military aspect was shoehorned into the video, but I honestly think that had to do with the times. I'm willing to give Gary Allan the benefit of the doubt that this was intended as a tribute to the military in light of what was happening at the time and not a cash grab.
OMG laughing my azz off. Great reaction!
So the title was said "Cleaning my gun" by Rodney Atkins.
I was thinking whiny as well . I didn’t grow up with a dad ,so I have no way to relate. I was a big Tom boy playing in the creeks and climbing trees and pretty tough, but when I had my daughter I did become a big softy in some ways , I cried the day she was born, when she took her first steps , her first day of pre-k and all the big milestones after but I am a woman so I guess it’s not the same although my ex did cry at a few of those as well. I had never heard this song before and I don’t think I will again. Thank y’all for keeping it real and would like to know your opinion after watching it again
Glad I didn't have a daughter. She would've wrapped me around her little finger, and I'd have stacked bodies in mineshafts over a 100mi radius. - Keith
Not mad, but like others Gary is one of the favorites. However, I don't think Tough Little Boys is the best start.. try Smoke Rings in the Dark or Every Storm runs out of Rain. But if he ends up not being your jam, at least you gave it a shot! Great video guys.
Smoke Rings in the Dark is my favorite of his 😁
If y'all want a song matching the video. Cody Johnson "With you I am
To me he is calling military men tough little boys
Could have been his point in the vid, though, not really connected with the song. - Keith
G'day guys,
first up... Happy birthday to Mrs Keith, many happy returns, darl, and many more... ;))
I gotta agree with Dustin, as good as the song is, it's more than a bit whiny... but, that's the luck of the draw, not every song is gonna please everyone... I know I don't like everything out there and I'm sure there's stuff that I like that others can't stand, but I'm having a ball watching you blokes get into it... just wish I could afford to send you something yummy...
speaking of...would it be possible to get some kinda list together(maybe around the first anniversary of the channel?) of all the yummies, either in price order or rating order, or maybe even both?... I've been trying to keep track but mate, it's friggin hard... I went back through all the videos to find the 2 bourbons that Dustin held up a couple (?) of vids ago but can't find 'em...fair dinkum, if they had teeth they'd probably bite but I can't see 'em... anyhoo, keep 'em comin'... lookin' forward to what comes next... ;))
Dustin keeps that list. It's ... big. We've been through well over 150 different bottles on this channel. - Keith
For a switch up, to a song about dads and sons, I'd recommend Lee Brice's boy and Rodney Atkins's He's Mine.
For me, Gary Allen is kind of hit or miss. This particular song isn't one of my favorites - but if you decide to give him another chance, Smoke Rings in The Dark, Songs About Rain, Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain) and Right Where I Need To Be are all worth a listen. His vids tend to be on the artsy-fartsy side so I recommend listening with your eyes closed.
I always enjoy your guys primarily because of your honesty. I see too many people trying to speak very very carefully to avoid saying what they think. If God ever put a filter between my brain and my mouth I'm pretty sure my mother removed it with a peach switch when I was a child. Not sure what I think of the song. I leave that up to folks like you.
Yeah, we just say it. - Keith
I'm sending you something to try, hope y'all haven't tried this yet. You should get it tomorrow. Assuming I put your address in correctly.
Garry Lee and The Showdown - The Rodeo Song, not sure how "PG" you like to keep your channel but it's pretty funny lol
Also, James Wesley - Real
Love watching you guys!
THAT IS EACTKY WGAT MY DAD DID W. MY W. HIS MIR ROR E D HIS MI RRED SHAD ES LOL
Get kind of a "snakeyes" vibe going. - Keith