Hi Everyone! Clearly from reading the comments I have made a mistake and reacted to a cover of the song and not a version sung by Garth himself!! 🤦🏻♂ I can only apologise for this!! A few of you have been kind enough to send me this link to a live version which I wish I had actually reacted too so thank you for that, if anybody wants to check it out you can find it here 👇🏻 ua-cam.com/video/8vhV4AituQ4/v-deo.html Craig
Just lurking here, but had to log on when I saw you refer to this as a cover. I work here in the industry in Nashville and I can tell you with certainty that this is Garth on vocals. I'll send him this link; maybe he'll pop in himself and set the record straight. (But I expect he'll just laugh.)
This is one of the few songs that Garth actually did a video for, but that still doesn't make it easy to find. A good companion to this is Reba McEntire's "If I Had Only Known". Same sentiment, but less metaphor.
This is amazing in a stadium! Great meaning to the song. I don’t risk things knowing what I have. Just a great song. Listen to it in concert when fans sing along.
One of my favorites- all genres. My dance was with my husband. We met in high school and were together for 48.5 years until he lost his battle with 10 yrs of stage 4 colon cancer. I picked him up from chemo one afternoon and he was in tears. The woman with breast cancer next to him was talking to her friend about her husband walking out on her and the kids because he couldn't take it. He held me close and said he was so grateful that he knew I would be there. Next month I've have lived for 6 yrs without him. We had a wonderful life - sometimes poor, sometimes middle class but always taking time to smell the roses and do the things we loved. I couldn't have had a better life with the best person I've ever known. Guess God wanted him back. I could have missed the pain but I'd have had to miss the dance.
I hope people realize the “dance” isn’t just about that one night under the stars. It’s about an entire compilation of memories and experiences. This is played at many high school graduations and even at funerals. It’s saying the entire experience was worth it, even though it’s sad after it’s over.
I happened to listen to this song on the first anniversary of my husband’s death, a very difficult day, and it was such a great reminder that, in spite of the pain, the journey had been so worth it.
Garth brooks is single-handedly the best concert I have ever experienced. He’s such a consummate performer. Every song he sang was like listening to him on album, minus the overwhelming roaring of the crowd singing ever word in unison. What a concert!
For me this song is always about dancing with my baby son in my arms, making him laugh, but the child who later in his life we lost. If I'd known that would happen, would I still have married and had him? ABSOLUTELY. The gift of him was worth everything. Love you still, Kevvy.
My wife and I while dating loved his song Shameless. She passed in August 2022 from viral pneumonia. So this song touches me deeply. I'm so happy we had the "dance", but I still cry several times a week, missing her.
I’m terribly sorry. I lost my wife a year and a half ago, and I still think about her everyday. Most days are manageable, but things will still trigger me. And that’s okay. I have to believe we will be reunited some day. I’ll say a prayer for you and her.
In the official video at the end he voices these words…… you know I’ve never compared myself to the folks in this video but god forbid if I should ever leave this world unexpectedly I hope they play The Dance for me because you see that’s it, I could of missed the pain but then I’d of missed the dance and I wouldn’t miss this for the world! ❤️
this is one of those songs that have been played at 4 of the most loved people's funeral in my life my sons my father-in-law and both of the men that raised my 😢
Played this at my wife's funeral. We had 10 wonderful years..should of been much longer..Cancer took her...She was a wonderful person. She was my life. The dance...is my song to her. 😢
This song helped me through the loss of my husband of 30+ years (friends for 36+ years). I lost him in 2020, the pain was suffocating especially watching our only child suffer. BUT realizing that we're all going to loose or be lost to our loved ones helped me appreciate "The Dance" that was our life. I wouldn't change a thing, I'd still pick him so "I'm glad I didn't know" and just loved, laughed and lived daily.
This song puts life in perspective when you lose someone. I had 42 years with my husband before he passed. The dance goes on through our children and grandchildren. So sorry for your loss. So grateful for Garths beautiful song!
The official video to this song is amazing. Unfortunately not on UA-cam but it used to be on CMT website (country music television) so check there. This song gets played a lot at memorial services and funerals with a video or slideshow of the person being honored and all the things they loved doing in life
This is one of the most beautiful and deep songs I've ever experienced. I learned it years ago when it was first released and love it still. Garth Brooks is an amazing entertainer and human being.
I remember the official music clip for this that was played on CMC, Garth makes a very beautiful statement at the end, I will never forget it, he says... "You know, I never compared myself to the folks that are seen in this video, but if for some reason, god forbid I should leave this world unexpectedly, then I hope they play The Dance for me, because I mean that's it, I could of missed the pain but I would have to miss the dance... And I wouldn't miss this for the world"
Actually there are several live versions of this song online ....one in Brooks concert at Notre Dame Univ ....the one where a woman is holding up a huge sign that she has cancer ....Brooks stops , go over to her , gives her his guitar ....is stunning ... Love your reactions .....you might be the best I' ve seen .....Thanx
You right it is hard to get his music. Even this is just lyrics with another singer singing it. I went to his concert at LSU Stadium. It was awesome. I could feel this stadium shaking under my feet.
I lost my best friend in '15 and used this song as a reference in the eulogy I gave for her service. So many good times we shared and her loss was more than I could bear. If I hadn't opened my heart I would not have felt the pain of losing her. But I would not have all the wonderful memories. Rest in Peace, my dearest friend
I have a Garth brooks autograph baseball. He played in the minor league with the NY Mets. He met fans every day, would talk to ppl on the phone. My brother would sit with him and talk bout how his wife had an addiction problem and Garth told my brother about his upcoming divorce, and how he fell in love with Trish yearwood. My brother couldn’t believe how down to earth he was, also my brother had no clue who is was because he hate country music.but he’s a big fan of garths
Beautiful eulogy. Official video is so beautifully done. When you lose those you love you realize the life with them was worth the pain. Thanks for the reaction
He can sing anything, Thunder Rolls is one of my favorites, he's got so many you can't choose just one,Thank You for your reaction and hope you and your family have a blessed evening ❤️ 🙏
No regrets is how I feel whenever I hear this song! Most beautiful song from beginning to end! Garth is a master storyteller! So smart of him to protect his artistry! Thank you for sharing and your reaction!!!
Garth a very powerful singer that you'll enjoy listening to others of his. The Dance, i never pass up the chance to to listen to it. You nailed it right.
Written by Tony Arata in 1986 It was turned down by Everyone for 3 yrs Garth had told him If I ever get a record deal I'm going to record that and in 1989 He did and made it his Tony didn't even recognize it when Garth played the album for him He even said man I love that song I wish it was mine... LOL He didn't recognize it because it had only been a demo with piano and guitar for 3 yrs It Took Garth to give it Life. I thought that was pretty darn cool.
Garth did not write the lyrics to "The Dance". Tony Arata wrote them. Garth heard the song when he was at a little place in Nashville called The Blue Bird Cafe. Tony was there and was singing The Dance, and Garth fell in love with the lyrics, but did not yet have a recording contract, but he still talked to Tony, and asked Tony if he was planning on recording it, or if he was trying to pitch the song out to other Artists. Tony was trying to pitch it out to other Artists, but no one was really interested in it at the time, so Garth asked Tony to hold onto it for him, and if he ever got a recording contract, he would gladly record it. As we all know, Garth did get a Recording Contract, and The Dance was one of the Songs that he recorded on his very first Album titled Garth Brooks. The album was released in 1989, and became one of Garth's many major hits. It's a song about the loss of loved ones. It's also the song that Garth closes out all of his shows with before the encores.
@@heidifruchtl354 I got my info directly from Garth himself. I used to have a DVD that told all about Garth, long before he ever went to Nashville, back when he was still in Oklahoma. It talked about the Band he formed out there with a group of guys, and the name of the Band was Santa Fe. It also told how Garth actually went to Nashville twice to try and score a record deal, with the first time being in 1985. He was actually talking to a record label exec in his Office when an aspiring singer knocked on the door, and asked to borrow $700.00 from the exec, and Garth said that he made that $700.00 per week playing night clubs in, and around Oklahoma, and the Record Exec then told Garth to go back home, and Garth did go back home less than 24 hours after arriving in Nashville. Then it went on, and explained how, and where Garth met his first Wife, Sandy Mahl. It was Sandy who talked him into making another attempt at Nashville, and he went again, in 1987, and this time, he stayed in Nashville, only because Sandy kept telling him that he had what it took to make it big, but he had to wait it out until his turn came up. And that's when the Bluebird Cafe thing happened with Tony Arata. Garth had already been writing, and he had co written another one of his hits called "IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES", and had performed it earlier that sane evening at the Bluebird. It was that night that a Record Label Exec from Capitol Records Nashville was sitting in the audience, and the next day, Garth was signing on with Capitol Records Nashville. He had asked Tony Arata if he was planning on recording "The Dance" or if he was trying to pitch it out to other Artists.. Tony wrote it in hopes of someone like George Strait would record it, but no one else, including George was interested, so Garth asked Tony if he could have it if he got a record deal, and Tony let him record it on his very first album. That's the story I heard as told by Garth himself.
Garth is a master at this.....singing a song that brings back all those old long ago memories and smacking you up side the head with them! Hearing him sing this song always brings the tears! I love it! But it sure pulls at the old heart strings! Truthfully, I have at times listened to this song over and over again, it's so good! Thank you!
You spoke so well on the meaning. I've lost my parents, 24 aunts and uncles, 6 cousins, 2 sisters, and my 36 yo neice last Christmas. You go through stages, as we all do, but listening to this song, it makes you grateful for the time ive have had with such a huge loving family. Memories are beautiful. ❤
Wow, thank you for reacting to this. I had this played at my wedding so many years go - and what a dance it was and what a dance it's been. Thanks again.
My DIL’s brother, who was 17, told his parents if anything happened to him he wanted this song and Alabama’s Angel Among Us played at his funeral. He was in a horrendous auto crash shortly after and died 2 weeks later. Both songs tore our hearts out.
No worries! It's not your fault. A lot of reactors have thought this was Garth as well. It's still a genuinely good reaction. There is also the official video with Garth Brooks singing it. I'll find the link. It would be worthwhile reacting to it(or even just for your enjoyment) it brings even more emotion to it. In the beginning, he explains why the song means to him.
My late husband was on tour with Led Zeppelin. He took me to see Garth Brooks and he said Garth was a better concert. I still miss my husband. I wouldn't want to miss the pain of him passing because I wouldn't be a part of us loving each other.
I think you'd really enjoy his song, We Shall Be Free. It's a timeless song, that we can all agree that we wish it had a time to not be needed any longer.
FWIW, there is an official CD, DVD collection called "The Ultimate Hits". This would make an excellent Christmas gift from one of your generous, devoted fans! The DVD has most beloved music videos, a lot recorded from his most famous concerts.
You should look up the video of Kelly Clarkson honoring him with this song at The Kennedy Center! She blew it out of the water and made Garth Brooks cry!! It was so awesome! ❤
Hi. You are by far the best at reacting to videos. I just wanted to say that this isn't Garth Brooks. This song is amazing but nobody sings or feels it like Garth Brooks. Knowing the way you love music, if you ever get the chance to hear the original by Garth Brooks, you will absolutely love it! All the best. You are great!
Garth Brooks is my favorite artist, and its such a shame his original music is so hard to find, especially with all the internet services out there these days If you want another emotional song (especially for fathers), "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman is a great one to check out
You should hear Kelly Clarkson singing this song to honor Garth at his Kennedy Center Honors in 2020. SHe sings it beautifully and Garth's reaction is awesome!
This was one of the best UA-cam videos ever when Garth sang to a cancer patient in what came to be known as the KICK CANCERS ASS crusade. There is also a video where he followed up with her. You are listening to a very good Garth impersonator. ua-cam.com/video/_kCh7jm2Soc/v-deo.html
I wish you could see the video. It had clips from the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger, John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr, and several others that were gone too soon. Maybe someone can help out with others that were shown in the original video. Would they have made the choices they did if they had known how it would all end? It is a great song. Another you should listen to is "Unanswered Prayers."
Whether you ever react publicly or not, for your own enjoyment, listen to Jackson Browne's "For a Dancer." If you liked this one, Jackson takes it step farther, reminding us that "in the end there is one dance we'll do alone," but that despite that, we need to go on dancing, and planting seeds and "keep a fire for the human race." And in case you noticed I've left like half a million comments tonight, Yep. I was having a tough evening. I discovered your channel, and now I'm spending the evening with you. Much better evening now. Thanks!
This is a cover you should do it again but make sure you get a live version of Garth doing it Also Garth has so many great songs that summer friends in low places rodeo two Pina coladas two of kind work on full house so Many more
I lost my sister when I was 18. She committed suicide but was found in time to be resuscitated and put on life support. We had to make the decision to turn off the machines because she was brain dead. She was 25 and had a beautiful 3 yr old boy. It was the right decision and I knew that in my head, but I couldn't make my heart understand. I felt guilty for giving up on her. Every time I thought about her, all I could remember was that one decision. The only memory I could see was her lying in that hospital bed hooked up to all those machines. For two years, I couldn't get past it. Then one day I was driving and trying to find a radio station. I didn't listen to country music then. I stopped on a station that was on a commercial. The song that came on next was Garth's The Dance. I had to pull over because I was crying so hard. Not because I was sad, although I was. I was crying because all of the good memories of my sister came rushing back. This song gave me back my memories of my sister. There's never been a song that has meant more to me than this one. And I know it means just as much to so many people. It's an incredibly powerful and emotional message. It's hard to go through the pain in the end, but the journey and all its' special moments are definitely worth it. Thanks for reacting to this one. You made my day today 😊
This is my tribute song to my husband, who just drank himself to death after our divorce, and I will never get over the guilt of that however, if you’ve ever heard the song whiskey lullaby, that is the tale of our lives.
Hi Everyone!
Clearly from reading the comments I have made a mistake and reacted to a cover of the song and not a version sung by Garth himself!! 🤦🏻♂
I can only apologise for this!!
A few of you have been kind enough to send me this link to a live version which I wish I had actually reacted too so thank you for that, if anybody wants to check it out you can find it here 👇🏻
ua-cam.com/video/8vhV4AituQ4/v-deo.html
Craig
It’s not uncommon with Garth’s music. No one blames you, I’m sure. You do a good job.
Just lurking here, but had to log on when I saw you refer to this as a cover. I work here in the industry in Nashville and I can tell you with certainty that this is Garth on vocals. I'll send him this link; maybe he'll pop in himself and set the record straight. (But I expect he'll just laugh.)
Interested in your thoughts from the real Garth Brooks singing
This is one of the few songs that Garth actually did a video for, but that still doesn't make it easy to find. A good companion to this is Reba McEntire's "If I Had Only Known". Same sentiment, but less metaphor.
This is not a cover
My husband who was a Veteran, lost his cancer fight 5 months ago. We spent 22 years together and I would never have missed the dance.
This was played at a friend’s funeral. Tears flowed …❤
This one of my favorite songs ❤️
One of the most beautiful songs ever!
This is amazing in a stadium! Great meaning to the song. I don’t risk things knowing what I have. Just a great song. Listen to it in concert when fans sing along.
One of my favorites- all genres. My dance was with my husband. We met in high school and were together for 48.5 years until he lost his battle with 10 yrs of stage 4 colon cancer. I picked him up from chemo one afternoon and he was in tears. The woman with breast cancer next to him was talking to her friend about her husband walking out on her and the kids because he couldn't take it. He held me close and said he was so grateful that he knew I would be there. Next month I've have lived for 6 yrs without him. We had a wonderful life - sometimes poor, sometimes middle class but always taking time to smell the roses and do the things we loved. I couldn't have had a better life with the best person I've ever known. Guess God wanted him back. I could have missed the pain but I'd have had to miss the dance.
This song brings me to tears.. it was played at my daughters funeral. She was the best part of me.. and I miss her daily.
I hope people realize the “dance” isn’t just about that one night under the stars. It’s about an entire compilation of memories and experiences. This is played at many high school graduations and even at funerals. It’s saying the entire experience was worth it, even though it’s sad after it’s over.
I happened to listen to this song on the first anniversary of my husband’s death, a very difficult day, and it was such a great reminder that, in spite of the pain, the journey had been so worth it.
Garth brooks is single-handedly the best concert I have ever experienced. He’s such a consummate performer. Every song he sang was like listening to him on album, minus the overwhelming roaring of the crowd singing ever word in unison. What a concert!
Same. Garth threw the best party I’ve ever been to (well, me and a few thousand of his closest friends). 😄
The "Dance" is a metaphor for life. If you ever get a chance to see the official video, do it.
My favorite by Garth and he has so many great songs
Garth Brooks recorded so many great songs. Love this one.❤️
For me this song is always about dancing with my baby son in my arms, making him laugh, but the child who later in his life we lost. If I'd known that would happen, would I still have married and had him? ABSOLUTELY. The gift of him was worth everything. Love you still, Kevvy.
God Bless & so sorry for ur loss, but hang on to those precious memories!🙏❤
I'm loving your reactions and comments on Garth Brooks song (The Dance)❤❤❤❤❤
Got back from my grandmas funeral in the early 90’s turned on the radio and this song came on coincidence? I don’t know
My wife and I while dating loved his song Shameless. She passed in August 2022 from viral pneumonia. So this song touches me deeply. I'm so happy we had the "dance", but I still cry several times a week, missing her.
I’m terribly sorry. I lost my wife a year and a half ago, and I still think about her everyday. Most days are manageable, but things will still trigger me. And that’s okay. I have to believe we will be reunited some day. I’ll say a prayer for you and her.
In the official video at the end he voices these words…… you know I’ve never compared myself to the folks in this video but god forbid if I should ever leave this world unexpectedly I hope they play The Dance for me because you see that’s it, I could of missed the pain but then I’d of missed the dance and I wouldn’t miss this for the world! ❤️
Love this song and all of Garth's music! Thanks for listening. You should listen to his other "Unanswered prayers"
this is one of those songs that have been played at 4 of the most loved people's funeral in my life my sons my father-in-law and both of the men that raised my 😢
Played this at my wife's funeral. We had 10 wonderful years..should of been much longer..Cancer took her...She was a wonderful person. She was my life. The dance...is my song to her. 😢
I absolutely loved your reaction and thoughts on the meaning of this song.
This song helped me through the loss of my husband of 30+ years (friends for 36+ years). I lost him in 2020, the pain was suffocating especially watching our only child suffer. BUT realizing that we're all going to loose or be lost to our loved ones helped me appreciate "The Dance" that was our life. I wouldn't change a thing, I'd still pick him so "I'm glad I didn't know" and just loved, laughed and lived daily.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you had your dance. ❤️
Blessings to you. May you find joy in the memories 🙏.
This song puts life in perspective when you lose someone. I had 42 years with my husband before he passed. The dance goes on through our children and grandchildren. So sorry for your loss. So grateful for Garths beautiful song!
@@jankreps5115 I'm sorry for your loss as well.
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The official video to this song is amazing. Unfortunately not on UA-cam but it used to be on CMT website (country music television) so check there. This song gets played a lot at memorial services and funerals with a video or slideshow of the person being honored and all the things they loved doing in life
Great reaction. I can't help but feel if you like this song, you'll love Unanswered Prayers.
This is one of the most beautiful and deep songs I've ever experienced. I learned it years ago when it was first released and love it still. Garth Brooks is an amazing entertainer and human being.
I remember the official music clip for this that was played on CMC, Garth makes a very beautiful statement at the end, I will never forget it, he says... "You know, I never compared myself to the folks that are seen in this video, but if for some reason, god forbid I should leave this world unexpectedly, then I hope they play The Dance for me, because I mean that's it, I could of missed the pain but I would have to miss the dance... And I wouldn't miss this for the world"
Actually there are several live versions of this song online ....one in Brooks concert at Notre Dame Univ ....the one where a woman is holding up a huge sign that she has cancer ....Brooks stops , go over to her , gives her his guitar ....is stunning ... Love your reactions .....you might be the best I' ve seen .....Thanx
This song always meant a lot to me. As you grow older you appreciate it more with each passing year.
The song itself was written by Tony Arata and was rated as one of the best songs ever written in any genre..
Rascal Flatts Broken Road has a similar message. It is definitely worth a listen.
You right it is hard to get his music. Even this is just lyrics with another singer singing it. I went to his concert at LSU Stadium. It was awesome. I could feel this stadium shaking under my feet.
“Unanswered Prayers”. 🥰
Dance and love while you can ❤️
This is one of the girls best songs!! Listen to “unanswered prayers” and “If tomorrow never comes”; 2 more soul searching songs! Great reaction!!
I lost my best friend in '15 and used this song as a reference in the eulogy I gave for her service. So many good times we shared and her loss was more than I could bear. If I hadn't opened my heart I would not have felt the pain of losing her. But I would not have all the wonderful memories. Rest in Peace, my dearest friend
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I have a Garth brooks autograph baseball. He played in the minor league with the NY Mets. He met fans every day, would talk to ppl on the phone. My brother would sit with him and talk bout how his wife had an addiction problem and Garth told my brother about his upcoming divorce, and how he fell in love with Trish yearwood. My brother couldn’t believe how down to earth he was, also my brother had no clue who is was because he hate country music.but he’s a big fan of garths
Damn tears already.... 😭😭
Beautiful eulogy. Official video is so beautifully done. When you lose those you love you realize the life with them was worth the pain. Thanks for the reaction
He can sing anything, Thunder Rolls is one of my favorites, he's got so many you can't choose just one,Thank You for your reaction and hope you and your family have a blessed evening ❤️ 🙏
Also That Summer" very special song.
No regrets is how I feel whenever I hear this song! Most beautiful song from beginning to end! Garth is a master storyteller! So smart of him to protect his artistry! Thank you for sharing and your reaction!!!
Garth a very powerful singer that you'll enjoy listening to others of his. The Dance, i never pass up the chance to to listen to it. You nailed it right.
In my opinion, 80’s and 90’s Country music the best ever! SO many great artists and songs. ❤️
Craig... Friends In Low Places by Garth............. Well worth it
Great song BUT, you sir are wonderful to see - someone who shows his feelings. Great trait.
Written by Tony Arata in 1986 It was turned down by Everyone for 3 yrs Garth had told him If I ever get a record deal I'm going to record that and in 1989 He did and made it his Tony didn't even recognize it when Garth played the album for him He even said man I love that song I wish it was mine... LOL He didn't recognize it because it had only been a demo with piano and guitar for 3 yrs It Took Garth to give it Life. I thought that was pretty darn cool.
You should look for the background of this song.
Now see if you can react to his song "the river". Garth is fabulous with his lyrics.
Garth did not write the lyrics to "The Dance". Tony Arata wrote them. Garth heard the song when he was at a little place in Nashville called The Blue Bird Cafe. Tony was there and was singing The Dance, and Garth fell in love with the lyrics, but did not yet have a recording contract, but he still talked to Tony, and asked Tony if he was planning on recording it, or if he was trying to pitch the song out to other Artists. Tony was trying to pitch it out to other Artists, but no one was really interested in it at the time, so Garth asked Tony to hold onto it for him, and if he ever got a recording contract, he would gladly record it. As we all know, Garth did get a Recording Contract, and The Dance was one of the Songs that he recorded on his very first Album titled Garth Brooks. The album was released in 1989, and became one of Garth's many major hits. It's a song about the loss of loved ones. It's also the song that Garth closes out all of his shows with before the encores.
@kevinswinyer3176 not the story I heard, but it's been more than a decade or two
@@heidifruchtl354 I got my info directly from Garth himself. I used to have a DVD that told all about Garth, long before he ever went to Nashville, back when he was still in Oklahoma. It talked about the Band he formed out there with a group of guys, and the name of the Band was Santa Fe. It also told how Garth actually went to Nashville twice to try and score a record deal, with the first time being in 1985. He was actually talking to a record label exec in his Office when an aspiring singer knocked on the door, and asked to borrow $700.00 from the exec, and Garth said that he made that $700.00 per week playing night clubs in, and around Oklahoma, and the Record Exec then told Garth to go back home, and Garth did go back home less than 24 hours after arriving in Nashville. Then it went on, and explained how, and where Garth met his first Wife, Sandy Mahl. It was Sandy who talked him into making another attempt at Nashville, and he went again, in 1987, and this time, he stayed in Nashville, only because Sandy kept telling him that he had what it took to make it big, but he had to wait it out until his turn came up. And that's when the Bluebird Cafe thing happened with Tony Arata. Garth had already been writing, and he had co written another one of his hits called "IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES", and had performed it earlier that sane evening at the Bluebird. It was that night that a Record Label Exec from Capitol Records Nashville was sitting in the audience, and the next day, Garth was signing on with Capitol Records Nashville. He had asked Tony Arata if he was planning on recording "The Dance" or if he was trying to pitch it out to other Artists.. Tony wrote it in hopes of someone like George Strait would record it, but no one else, including George was interested, so Garth asked Tony if he could have it if he got a record deal, and Tony let him record it on his very first album. That's the story I heard as told by Garth himself.
Garth is a master at this.....singing a song that brings back all those old long ago memories and smacking you up side the head with them! Hearing him sing this song always brings the tears! I love it! But it sure pulls at the old heart strings! Truthfully, I have at times listened to this song over and over again, it's so good! Thank you!
Please react to Don Williams. He has such a soothing voice and was known as "The Gentle Giant." "You're My Best Friend" is a good pick.
You spoke so well on the meaning. I've lost my parents, 24 aunts and uncles, 6 cousins, 2 sisters, and my 36 yo neice last Christmas. You go through stages, as we all do, but listening to this song, it makes you grateful for the time ive have had with such a huge loving family. Memories are beautiful. ❤
Wow, thank you for reacting to this. I had this played at my wedding so many years go - and what a dance it was and what a dance it's been. Thanks again.
My daughter says she wants this played at her funeral.
My DIL’s brother, who was 17, told his parents if anything happened to him he wanted this song and Alabama’s Angel Among Us played at his funeral. He was in a horrendous auto crash shortly after and died 2 weeks later. Both songs tore our hearts out.
I love your reaction; you seemed to totally relate to this.
No worries! It's not your fault. A lot of reactors have thought this was Garth as well.
It's still a genuinely good reaction.
There is also the official video with Garth Brooks singing it. I'll find the link. It would be worthwhile reacting to it(or even just for your enjoyment) it brings even more emotion to it. In the beginning, he explains why the song means to him.
Unanswered Prayers and If Tomorrow Never Comes
Let's hear some Elvis, This song by Garth is one of my very favorites and helped me when I was grieving the death of my husband.
My late husband was on tour with Led Zeppelin. He took me to see Garth Brooks and he said Garth was a better concert. I still miss my husband. I wouldn't want to miss the pain of him passing because I wouldn't be a part of us loving each other.
Another great Garth song is If Tomorrow Never Comes.
a song that brings me back to my teens
Unanswered Prayers is a Great song by Garth Ireland is another really good story Song
Love the new reaction!!
That song is beautiful. Try if tomorrow’ never comes
Paul Brandt...
"I DO" & "CONVOY"
You won't be disappointed 😉
I think you'd really enjoy his song, We Shall Be Free. It's a timeless song, that we can all agree that we wish it had a time to not be needed any longer.
Amazing how a song from the beginning of the 90s is still relevant with almost every single point having not made progress.
Nice reaction of the cover.
It wasn't him but it was still beautifully sung and it is one of the best songs ever written. It's a great message. Thank u.
FWIW, there is an official CD, DVD collection called "The Ultimate Hits". This would make an excellent Christmas gift from one of your generous, devoted fans! The DVD has most beloved music videos, a lot recorded from his most famous concerts.
If you can find the video with this song it's so emotional & beautiful 😊
If you want to see a live video of Garth check out one of his older songs "The Red Strokes " there is a video out there for this one.
If you do the Actual Garth Brooks song, you have to do Garth sings to cancer patient - The Dance
This song makes me ugly cry. Awesome reaction - subscribed.
Check out Garth singing The Change. It will move you.
You should look up the video of Kelly Clarkson honoring him with this song at The Kennedy Center!
She blew it out of the water and made Garth Brooks cry!!
It was so awesome! ❤
“The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all you are traveling for.”
Louis L’Amour
Hi. You are by far the best at reacting to videos. I just wanted to say that this isn't Garth Brooks. This song is amazing but nobody sings or feels it like Garth Brooks. Knowing the way you love music, if you ever get the chance to hear the original by Garth Brooks, you will absolutely love it! All the best. You are great!
You should react to Kelly Clarkson's tribute to Garth Brooks singing this…it was beautiful and made Brooks cry.
She did a great job! ❤
Garth Brooks is my favorite artist, and its such a shame his original music is so hard to find, especially with all the internet services out there these days
If you want another emotional song (especially for fathers), "Cinderella" by Steven Curtis Chapman is a great one to check out
You should hear Kelly Clarkson singing this song to honor Garth at his Kennedy Center Honors in 2020. SHe sings it beautifully and Garth's reaction is awesome!
You should really do more Garth he has so many great song
This was one of the best UA-cam videos ever when Garth sang to a cancer patient in what came to be known as the KICK CANCERS ASS crusade. There is also a video where he followed up with her. You are listening to a very good Garth impersonator.
ua-cam.com/video/_kCh7jm2Soc/v-deo.html
Wonderful reaction. Miley Cyris has a song The Climb, which is about life's journey. Definitely worth a reaction to it.
I wish you could see the video. It had clips from the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger, John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr, and several others that were gone too soon. Maybe someone can help out with others that were shown in the original video. Would they have made the choices they did if they had known how it would all end? It is a great song. Another you should listen to is "Unanswered Prayers."
Such a beautiful song, Kelly Clarkson definitely did an amazing rendition
Whether you ever react publicly or not, for your own enjoyment, listen to Jackson Browne's "For a Dancer." If you liked this one, Jackson takes it step farther, reminding us that "in the end there is one dance we'll do alone," but that despite that, we need to go on dancing, and planting seeds and "keep a fire for the human race." And in case you noticed I've left like half a million comments tonight, Yep. I was having a tough evening. I discovered your channel, and now I'm spending the evening with you. Much better evening now. Thanks!
There is a live version that would be the one you want
This is a cover you should do it again but make sure you get a live version of Garth doing it Also Garth has so many great songs that summer friends in low places rodeo two Pina coladas two of kind work on full house so
Many more
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Yes, the Dance is a Metaphor for life. If he knew she would die, perhaps he may have chosen a different partner. But, he's glad he didn't know.
I lost my sister when I was 18. She committed suicide but was found in time to be resuscitated and put on life support. We had to make the decision to turn off the machines because she was brain dead. She was 25 and had a beautiful 3 yr old boy. It was the right decision and I knew that in my head, but I couldn't make my heart understand. I felt guilty for giving up on her. Every time I thought about her, all I could remember was that one decision. The only memory I could see was her lying in that hospital bed hooked up to all those machines. For two years, I couldn't get past it. Then one day I was driving and trying to find a radio station. I didn't listen to country music then. I stopped on a station that was on a commercial. The song that came on next was Garth's The Dance. I had to pull over because I was crying so hard. Not because I was sad, although I was. I was crying because all of the good memories of my sister came rushing back. This song gave me back my memories of my sister. There's never been a song that has meant more to me than this one. And I know it means just as much to so many people. It's an incredibly powerful and emotional message. It's hard to go through the pain in the end, but the journey and all its' special moments are definitely worth it. Thanks for reacting to this one. You made my day today 😊
This is my song to my husband. Beautiful song even though it's not Garth singing it
OMG! This is such an amazing song! Great performed live! Gives me chills every single time I see him live and just hear the song.
This song should have came with a WARNING: DO NOT MIX WITH ALCOHOL!
Written by Tony Arata.
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I sang this to my wife at her funeral
This is my tribute song to my husband, who just drank himself to death after our divorce, and I will never get over the guilt of that however, if you’ve ever heard the song whiskey lullaby, that is the tale of our lives.
Robert G this sure sounds like Garth maybe I’m wrong but I grew up hearing him grew up a 150 miles from him
This song is beautiful, but that’s not Garth. It’s a cover.
It is Garth!