My husband met me when my son was 3. He adopted him. We went on happily married, having many more children. When our youngest three sons were ages 6.6 (twins) & 7, my husband died, at only 45 yrs old. Our eldest son was in his 20s, and he has stepped up in his brothers' lives as a father-type figure. I once was thanking him for how much he has helped and all he has done for his brothers. He responded, "I'm just paying Dad back, doing for his sons what he did for me." I cried for 3 days. Yes, this song hits me hard.
Ok I didn’t cry til that. God bless and provide continued support and comfort to you and your family. At 45 I dealt with prostate cancer. Post surgery I coded from an internal bleed. Almost left but I still have more work to do. A strong woman like you came along and rescued me from myself. 53 now and I got to fulfill my dream of finally getting married to a Lady with three children almost grown. I’ve done the best I’ve known how but my dad had paranoid schizophrenia so while he tried his best. His best was in a reality different than ours. Life is beautiful but hard! Keep going
Yes! BTW The actress playing his wife in "I'm Gonna Miss Her" was someone he had a crush on. He requested they get her to do the video as a way to meet her. It worked! She is now his wife.
This was Brad's break out hit. He and a friend wrote this song. This was his friend's life. Who had a great relationship with his step son. Brad told him let's make your wife cry.
What a beautiful story. It also shows a wonderful actor from the 1970s Lee Major who was the Six Million Dollar Man. From Harlem. Damn. Tough neighborhood. Had it hard. My brother lived there and loved it. I made it through the song without crying this time. I teared up though. I'm on my son's phone. Lost mine. He's gonna kill me
My dad was this dad. He married my mom when I was 4, and he never treated me as anything less than than his blood. Even after they split up when I was in my 20s, he made sure I knew that I was still his son as far as he was concerned. I got to play this song for him on his deathbed and tell him how much I appreciated him. I'm really grateful that we had that moment.
I made my stepdad cry with this song. He came into my life when I was 15, now 36. I also came into my daughters life when she was 4 and she's now 19. This song hits deep on many levels.
There is no issues with a strong man crying, we need more of them showing its ok for a guy to cry.. i know i did when i saw this! Heck, i cry during movies, songs, sometimes instrumental music that moves me.. So we got you man.. dont worry ever about crying on camera.. It is Ok and normal for guys to cry.
As I had my first child in 1979 and my second in1984 I can say that in the southeast with my firstborn I was not allowed to have anyone in Labor and Delivery but with my second it was very different. Major changes in just 5 years.
My wife also had 3 daughters. One was already married and the 2nd child was 19 and the youngest was 5. The youngest was my learning to be a dad. When she turned 18 she asked if i would adopt her. This was the happiest day in my life . When I married my wife it was a challenge learning to be a dad. I would not change anything in my life. My beautiful daughter is now 32 and she is still the priceless gift ithat God gave me.
8:19 Brad Paisley is good about hitting you in the feels. But you have to be thankful that you have the kind of heart that can be touched. It’s SO much better than being so hard-hearted like many men are. Your tender heart makes you a good husband and father. 😊
Pre-70's. Dads were not permitted in the delivery room. Moms also were not awake during birth. Dr. Did not want the nonprofessional dad that might faint. Or if some emergency came up, did not want emotional mom & dad. It was seen more like an appendectomy than a natural occurrence. In the late 60's it started to change
Brad runs the whole line from tears your guts out (in a good way)to makes you laugh your ass off.This is a good representative song of country being 3 chords and the truth.The good songs are about storytelling of lifes happenings.Thats why the songs backgrounds are all over the map because life is.Going thug to hugs is progress.Showing emotions is a tribute to the artists too.
I dedicated this song to my dad at my wedding back in 2018. My father basically didn't give a shit about me and wasn't around and this man stepped up with me at the age of 1yrs old and filled those shoes. He is now a retired 45yr OTR owner operator truck who has also hauled for our military and federal agencies. He was gone for weeks at a time but when he was home, I always ran out to the truck when he arrived and helped him get his bags out the truck and gave him huge hugs. He cared for me in the hardest way possible but loves me very much. Now it's been my turn to take care of not only him, but my mother. He sacrificed a lot while I was growing up. Now I must sacrifice for him. He has battled cancer and my motheris going through her own battle of cancer and I am there 24/7 to do whatever is needed. They are almost done with all their treatments. I'm just glad I was able to bring in a grandkid before it was too late. My daughter is 8yrs old and they absolutely love her to death.
I'm writing this through tears in my eyes. I've heard this song many times, but seeing you react to it gave it new meaning to me. My parents were married in 1968. My brother was born in 1970, I was born in 1972, and my sister was born in 1976. My parents are still married. My Dad is my hero. My Mom was a stay at home, Mom. My Dad was the breadwinner. He worked long hours 5 days a week and sometimes weekends, but he was always there for every birthday, holiday, school event, anything important to his kids he was there. Long story short, recently, my Dad told he that I'm a good man and he knows that because he's seen it. Hearing him say that, knowing that he was proud of me, still means everything to me. So I hope that I'm at least half the Dad he is.
I first heard this song as a teenager while taking a shower. Immediate waterworks. After my shower I ran and cried in my daddy’s arms. Not too many years before that while in middle school I learned that he was not my biological dad. He met my mom when I was less than 1 and he adopted and raised me. I remind myself to interpret this as “parent” instead of dad since I’m a mom lol but the message still rings true. My parents are now divorced but it never changed our relationship or that I am the biggest daddy’s girl on this planet. He is the best daddy and the best grandpa ❤
I married my husband at 23. We both came into the relationship with a child. His son at age 3, came and lived with us full time. There was a lot of adjustments to get through in the beginning because he had a very hard first 3 years. He was a stubborn boy, but so was I. He has grown into an amazing man. I still tear up thinking of his early years and the anger tantrums and acting out he had to go through and the love and patience I had to keep showing him, that I chose to be his mommy and love him every day even when his acting out is so exhausting. He graduated high school, got married to a beautiful, wonderful woman and has 4 beautiful children. You want to hear the kicker. He did a 23 and me to find out information for a family tree he and his wife were doing. He’s not even my husband’s son either. We told him he is and will always be our son and we will always be his mom and dad. Love that kid to the heavens and back. Always will.
Congrats. I’ve been with my wife 37 years , adopted her son when he was 7. He dedicated this song to me when it was released. He’s 44 now. Father and son is who we are. Best wishes for a long and rewarding life
I never heard this song even though I know of Brad Paisley. It's a song that you have to fight not to cry because it's so beautiful. It was wonderful to see into your heart Black Pegasus. It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us. ❤❤❤
This song gets to me every time. I’ve helped raise my stepson since he was 2 years old. He’s 27 now and has given me a beautiful grand baby girl. I wouldn’t change a thing.
I have mental / physical disabilities and I've never been interested in getting married, having relationships, or children. But in August of 2005, I took in a 1 week old orphan kitten, and I bottle fed him, and taught him how to eat and drink out of bowls. He was a Russian Blue (gray) cat I named Church. He was the best cat I never had.. He passed away on July 3, 2022 - Now, every time 4th of July comes around, my heart is not into celebrating it just knowing that on the date before is the anniversary of the day I lost my sweet, loving boy. I miss him so much. I know he wasn't a human, but he was my baby. 😭🥺 I'm glad I took him in - even though I didn't have to - 'cause it brought me a wonderful and loving companion. RIP Church. Miss you, boy. 😺💖
I'm sure I'm not the only one out here who appreciates hearing you share your own experiences and sentiments with us, so thank you for your honesty. Brad Paisley is actually a very funny guy when he wants to be. The official video of his songs "Celebrity" or "I'm Gonna Miss Her" or "I'm Still a Guy" or "Alcohol" are all tremendous tunes and great fun. His song "Ticks" is also fun, but I don't think there is an official video for that one, even though there definitely should be. Keep tuning into Brad because that rabbit hole is a deep one.
"He Didn't Have to Be" was written by Brad in honor of his Stepfather, who raised Brad from a very young age. For a lighter side of this West Virginia native, check out "I'm Still a Guy", "Ticks" or "I'm Gonna Miss Her". They'll bring tears in a different way. Great reaction, as usual.
I can totally relate, my dad was the best! He taught me much and was my biggest cheerleader. He was not biological. I never, ever forgot the fact that he didn't have to!
I'M gonna miss her is a great track. There is a reaction video on here tomtom a smaller channle I watch. The guy actually had a legitimate spit take. I still laugh 100 times.
This one made me tear up. My wife had 2 sons when we met. I'm the only dad they know or even want to know. That was 18 years ago. I raised them and they are definitely my son's. Hell they're my best friends. As a matter of fact I'm getting ready to ride to work with them as I type this. I'm so thankful for them both
I recently moved to care for my stepdad after my mom passed in May.. I played this for him when he and mom first got married, and now I am again. I love him deeply, and I'm so glad he has been here for all my moments.
My 85 year old grandpa is exactly like the dad in this song. He was/is a father to my mom. Is a grandfather to me and my brother and a great-grandfather to my bro's kid.
When my daddy met my momma, she was a widow with 5 little boys. I arrived 8 years later. And when my momma passed in her 90's, one of my brothers told a family member from my dad's side that my daddy showed all them boys how to be good, decent hard working men that took care of their families. Your emotions are touching. Do not be afraid to show that tender side. Love your reactions. And - for something fun - "I'm Gonna Miss Her"
Hold on to the memories. My dad died in '18 about 3 years after my mom died. I made it a point to not miss a moment with him. We leaned on eachother. I was just out of a bad divorce and he with my mom dying. Those few years I spent with him were the best years of my life. My dad was my best friend. He and I went fishing nearly every weekend. He told me things I'd never known about him. I miss him still, the memories have made it so much easier. Typically I loose it when I hear Conway Twitty's song (That's my job). I wished I could ease the pain. It never goes away it merely fades a bit.
Married my wife 34 years ago, I raised her 2 children, boy and girl, they call me dad ,and I have grandchildren that call me grandpa, and that makes my heart ❤️ sing. 😊
Beautiful reaction. Your emotions are right on point and it’s a beautiful thing you can express your emotions. Your daughters will be better for having you and love you to pieces. Dads and their girls. ❤✌
I could relate to this song when it came out. I was a single mom of 2 boys when I met my second husband. When my youngest got married, he sang this song to his "dad" at the reception and had everyone in tears.
On my parents last anniversary together (she was terminal and we knew she would die) we sang this to our dad. Mom had four kids and he is nobody’s father but to us he stepped in to care for a woman with 4 children. We hit the jackpot when he came into our lives
This song means a lot to because when it was released, I was a single father of 3, 2 girls, and a special needs son. It brought a kinda peace to me that I can't explain. Thank you for your sharing and your honest reaction videos.
i know you dont care for getting emotional in your video's and all, but from a viewer's perspective it reinforces the emotions we feel when we hear that song rather its our 1st time hearing it with you or our 10000th time listening to it, it makes us feel it even more
I'm crying here. Lost my dad 4 years ago and had him for a long time. I realise so much that I was more than lucky. We had a special bond as a child he was so thoughtful and fun as an adult we worked together I gained so much respect for him and as his final carer I felt priviledged and proud to have known and loved and been loved by a truly beautiful gentle man. He gave me his time his love of books and music and joy for the simple things in life. As adults, we enjoyed friendship and fun love and respect. I miss him so much. You shouldn't ever be afraid of showing emotion it's healthy and helps you work through the hard times and music is balm for the soul especially country music!❤❤❤
The situation in the hospital with the mother being taken off and the dad not being there for the birth could still happen for an emergency C-section. For a planned C-section, dad is usually there, but an emergency one requires general anesthesia. It does look more like the typical process of labor and delivery in the 70s and 80s, though.
It does not have to be an emergency C-Section. Any serious complications can cause a Doctor to close the delivery room. A limb presentation, nuchal cord, complicated breach, placenta previa or abruptio placenta can all be very reasonable reason to keep the family out of the room.
We had a planned one I assume. Because we got dressed in the blue gowns and what ever. But they wouldn'tet me in on our second birth. I was stressing like crazy. So I guess it was planned but maybe she said she didn't want me in there idk. I finally did and cut the cord. But wow. Way different than our first baby. Natural birth.
BP the reason he wasn't allowed in the delivery room in the beginning of the video is bc back in the day, they made expectant fathers wait in the waiting room (or at least outside the door). This song came out 1999, so it was commonplace for dads to wait outside the room during the delivery. Ty, another great react:-)
No, in the 80s and 90s, fathers were always encouraged to be in the delivery room. Even sometimes in the 70s, if the mother and father wanted, he was allowed in the delivery room. If there was a very serious complication that required unplanned surgery, the father was not allowed in.
My mother, in two dysfunctional and abusive marriages, including my father, who abandoned us, because we were an inconvenience, finally had the stand and strength to walk away to protect us, her three babies. In our teenage years, she finally met a man that asked her and us to be a part of his life. More of a father than my father could fathom or had the capability to be. I’m blessed, she’s blessed! He accepted three young teenagers, that he didn’t have to. I’m grateful for his unconditional love. 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
My dad married my mom and adopted my sister and I when I was 3 years old. We lost him to cancer after 40 years. He showed me that anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. He taught me to be the man I am today. It was hard for him because his father died 6 months before he was born. I miss you dad and you will always be my hero
Love is forever, caring for another human is a gift. Share it. Be generous with your time. You will never know how it helps other humans. Hugs to your family! Peace my friend!
Black Pegagus I have been watching your videos for the past few weeks and to be transparent about the things in your life, the situations you have gone through, if the tears come and flow, let them. Any one who can not watch emotion is not someone I want in my life. We were created to feel and understand emotions and you said it best, having a child in your life be it yours or someone else’s, to live them and care for them is part of our human journey, and I have two biological sons as well as two step children a son and a daughter. Each of them has gad a part of helping me become the man I am today🤓
My mom got with my stepdad when i was 3 uears old. I am now 29 and they are still married and he is a wonderful grandpa to my two boys. 💙 SO very grateful for him stepping up when he didn't have too. Too show my appreciation for him, My youngest son and him share a middle name. ❤
I love Brad Paisley! Can you please do a reaction to "Ticks" by Brad? It's one of his upbeat, fun songs. You should definitely listen to that because it's a much different size to his music. But I absolutely love this song. My kids had this in their lives.
I also have a 5 year old and a newborn, she's 3m now, I'm watching this and I'm bawling at this. My husband has a stepdad and he's an amazing man because of it, Chris (his stepdad) is a great man and he's always been there for him and his brother.
My dad is 9 years older than me; I send this to him every year on Father's Day. The hell that me and my siblings put him through he did Not deserve, I am glad he loved us enough to stay. I love him because he didn't have to be my Dad, he Chose to.
This song messes me up too and I’m 69 years old. I was two years old when my mom married the man that raised me and my younger sister, he stayed and raised my sister and I . This song is beautiful in so many ways. ❤️✌🏻🎶
My 2 favorite Brad Paisley songs that are on the humorous side are; "Ticks" and "I'm Still a Guy". I think you should check them out. If not as a reaction; at least do it just so you can see how Brad can be just as light hearted and funny as he can be deep and emotional.
My parents adopted me when I was a baby, raised me in a wonderful household and my father was my the example I hold myself to in all situations. We laid him to rest yesterday, this song hits extremely hard.
My dad wasn't in the room when any of us 6 kids were born, 1961 thru 70. Back in those days the father stayed in a waiting room and paced around until the doctor announced it was all over. No sonograms either in those days. Baby's sex wasn't known until the birth. This is an amazing song! And Brad sang it perfectly.
I asked my father if he wished he could have been in the delivery room when any of us kids were born... he said "No!!!!" 😆 🤣 😂 we were born late 50s- mid 60s.
*When I Get Where I'm Going ~ Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton* . It's beautiful, it was my sister's request at our Mama's funeral. My grandpa never called my dad his son in law, he was his son. ...he treats my husband and brothers in law, the same. A lot of times during c-sections, nobody could/can go in. I was under GA with our first, I saw him for a few minutes after I woke up and then they took MD to NICU. I was alone with our second because of the urgency and husband had our 3 year old and went to the wrong hospital. He got into the OR before surgery was done, but IK had already been taken to NICU.
Thanks for sharing this one, BP. I never heard it before. The man who raised me was in a situation like your dad. His father died when he was 5 years old, and his brother, only a couple years older than him, became "man" of the house. He did the best he could to play that role. What was most important to me was knowing that someone out there actually wanted me and my siblings. Prior to him stepping in, we were passed around (dumped off) between our parents and other family members quite a bit. I don't blame any of them because they were also doing the best they could given circumstances at the time. That's really all any of us can ever do. But we can also look at those things that we appreciate and despise most to try to make things a little better for others, especially our own children.❤
Son of a single mother here. I can't hear this song without tearing up because I never experienced having a dad. I have total respect for any man who steps up to be a father for another man's child. I also completely understand why many would rather not. I hope to one day be at least half the dad that I wish I'd have had.
This is my favorite reaction if yours I have seen to date, mostly because of your honesty. I think the world would improve exponentially by every percent change we make from lying to truth. Thanks for sharing your experience, it may never be relevant to me personally but I could feel the honesty throughout and fortunately you have enough subscribers that more than a couple of people who needed not only this song but your honest reaction to it will come across it. People say it's hard to change the world, but everyone changes the world every day with every choice they make. Curing cancer or taking over europe aren't the only things that make and impact. I try to do my best, practice empathy, give without expecting to receive, and learn and grow every day. Thanks for reminding me that other people are trying too.
I thank God for the man who came into my granddaughter's life and took on the responsibility for her and her 4 yr old daughter. I can't say enough about him, he's a keeper for sure.
Real men cry. Feeling these things show strength not weakness. Brad&Carrie Underwood co-hosted the Country Music Awards for years and were great together. If you haven’t reacted to her song “Before He Cheats” both the song&video are great. It was on her 1st record after she won American Idol. She’s come a long way. I’d love to hear that reaction!!! This one was so good. Thanks
Brad Paisley pitched the idea for this song to his co-writer, Kelley Lovelace. The song is Lovelace's own lived experience. They were in a writing session one day and Lovelace's step-father was present. Paisley's pitch was, something to the effect of, "I think we need to write a song abut you two. Something that'll make your wife cry."
People willing to step up and be a parent are a gift, i had a steo mom who wouldnt do that, but i have a baby sitter (mom left when i was a month old, and i call that baby sitter my mom), it makes a massive difference. I do not want children, but i respect those who do. My baby sitter will always be my momma kimmy, i am her son, and her kids are my brothers and sister. She drove 1300 miles just to see me again when i was in Virginia, and she was in Kansas. Thats a true momma.
Never be afraid to show your emotions. Life matures us and puts us in touch with our feelings. Some run from them and others let them show. Having kids changes everything. Love your reactions, thanks for sharing.
Mr. Peguses. There was a time, not so long ago, that fathers were not allowed in the delivery room at the hospital. In fact, no one but the medical staff was allowed in. So dad, surrounded by family and friend supporters waited in the waiting room until the baby was born. Then the nurse would come out to report to the dad that all was ok and to announce the gender. Once the baby was cleaned up, inspected and safely in the nursery, dad and maybe grandparents would be brought back to see the baby through the glass. Keeping the baby from being exposed to viruses, bacteria and any germs that may make the baby sick.
I was wondering if someone was going to mention this for BP. My Dad was never in the delivery rm for any of his children's births. Not sure how well he would have done, even if he was allowed. In addition to him not being in there, it was common practice for mothers to be anesthetized by Demerol, etc, many years ago. My Mom was knocked out for at least her 1st 2 deliveries, so my Dad likely saw me & my brother before she did.
1973. I was born during a shift change so no one on the staff told my Dad. Another man in the waiting room told my dad that his wife just got a roommate and maybe she was who he was waiting for. Yep.
Country music is awesome for this reason. Many country songs tell a good story that can touch your heart in a time that you might need it in your life for real!
Awwwww bless your heart!!! And don't ever apologize for your feelings!! A lot of men can't!! A real men show emotion!!! Your kids are very lucky to have a daddy like you!!! Hugs 🤗
This is my son and my husband’s song, he’s now 33, and my husband has been his dad since he was 3 wks old. Always considered him his son, and it’s never changed. Xo
Yup. I cry EVERY time I hear this. The best music is the music that most triggers our emotions. Real men aren’t afraid/ashamed to truly show themselves. 👍😍
I would be a mess if I had to react to this song. I’m 70 and cry like a baby. It could have been an emergency birth in an operating room so that is why the dad wasn’t there.
This is why I do not listen to to this song! 😂 you can see the exact moment bp realized what the song is and it hits you straight at the ❤️ great reaction sir!
I always love this song, every time I hear it. Our mom met our step-dad, who we call, "Pops," when we were 7, 5, and 2. I dedicated this song to Pops several years ago, giving it to him in a frame. Our dad was in our lives, too, we just got a bonus in Pops. Pops is almost 84 years old, with Alzheimer's and non-alcoholic cirrhosis. We know we don't have a ton of time left with him. I love him so much, and Pops has always been there for us. This song will always touch me because of Pops, who has always been "the dad he didn't have to be."
My gusband adopted my two girls even tho they were legal age. It was important to him AND them. He just walked out oldest down the aisle. She told me she had never dreamed of a dad walking her to her husband because she had never had one. This one hits.
This song has always hit me in the feels from being raised by a single mother, but it hits different listening to it after having a daughter two weeks ago!
My husband met me when my son was 3. He adopted him. We went on happily married, having many more children. When our youngest three sons were ages 6.6 (twins) & 7, my husband died, at only 45 yrs old. Our eldest son was in his 20s, and he has stepped up in his brothers' lives as a father-type figure. I once was thanking him for how much he has helped and all he has done for his brothers. He responded, "I'm just paying Dad back, doing for his sons what he did for me." I cried for 3 days. Yes, this song hits me hard.
Wow 🥹❤ Testament to the right raising of your children. Good job to you both! 👍👏 (my condolences for such a tragic loss) 😔💝
Ok I didn’t cry til that. God bless and provide continued support and comfort to you and your family. At 45 I dealt with prostate cancer. Post surgery I coded from an internal bleed. Almost left but I still have more work to do. A strong woman like you came along and rescued me from myself. 53 now and I got to fulfill my dream of finally getting married to a Lady with three children almost grown. I’ve done the best I’ve known how but my dad had paranoid schizophrenia so while he tried his best. His best was in a reality different than ours. Life is beautiful but hard! Keep going
That's a beautiful and tragic ending. I'm sorry for your loss. Good on your son for being there and so mature and wise for his age
Sending love to you and your boys❤
SALUTE To both your Late Husband and your oldest son Both STOOD tall when needed!!!
Brad Paisley - I'm Gonna Miss Her (Official Video)
Yes!
BTW The actress playing his wife in "I'm Gonna Miss Her" was someone he had a crush on. He requested they get her to do the video as a way to meet her. It worked! She is now his wife.
I agree!!!❤
Yes, light hearted and funny 😂
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, react to "I'm Gonna Miss Her" This is a must do.😂
I was just about to suggestion that!😂😂😂❤
This was Brad's break out hit. He and a friend wrote this song. This was his friend's life. Who had a great relationship with his step son. Brad told him let's make your wife cry.
What a beautiful story. It also shows a wonderful actor from the 1970s Lee Major who was the Six Million Dollar Man. From Harlem. Damn. Tough neighborhood. Had it hard. My brother lived there and loved it. I made it through the song without crying this time. I teared up though. I'm on my son's phone. Lost mine. He's gonna kill me
A great song for the great men who step up and in when they could just step away.
My dad was this dad. He married my mom when I was 4, and he never treated me as anything less than than his blood. Even after they split up when I was in my 20s, he made sure I knew that I was still his son as far as he was concerned. I got to play this song for him on his deathbed and tell him how much I appreciated him. I'm really grateful that we had that moment.
His "alcohol " is the most truthfully and funny song, it's a lol.
My son turns 32 tomorrow and he is that man; he’s a wonderful father for 3 years to a now 12 year old boy; I am so proud of him.
Good job, Mom! He learned how to do that somewhere. :)
I made my stepdad cry with this song. He came into my life when I was 15, now 36.
I also came into my daughters life when she was 4 and she's now 19.
This song hits deep on many levels.
There is no issues with a strong man crying, we need more of them showing its ok for a guy to cry.. i know i did when i saw this! Heck, i cry during movies, songs, sometimes instrumental music that moves me.. So we got you man.. dont worry ever about crying on camera.. It is Ok and normal for guys to cry.
@jeffhall2411 as Dr. Phil always said, big boys might not cry, but real men do!
My wife had three kids when I met her. I been with her for 23 years and they are all grown up and adults now...The youngest was 3 when we met. :)
Love this very much!
As I had my first child in 1979 and my second in1984 I can say that in the southeast with my firstborn I was not allowed to have anyone in Labor and Delivery but with my second it was very different. Major changes in just 5 years.
My wife also had 3 daughters. One was already married and the 2nd child was 19 and the youngest was 5. The youngest was my learning to be a dad. When she turned 18 she asked if i would adopt her. This was the happiest day in my life . When I married my wife it was a challenge learning to be a dad. I would not change anything in my life. My beautiful daughter is now 32 and she is still the priceless gift ithat God gave me.
I'll bet those kids LOVE you!!
20 years for me and they were 6 & 7. I'm the only dad they've known and now I'm papaw to the youngest one's kid.
8:19 Brad Paisley is good about hitting you in the feels. But you have to be thankful that you have the kind of heart that can be touched. It’s SO much better than being so hard-hearted like many men are. Your tender heart makes you a good husband and father. 😊
Stay blessed ❤
I agree 100%. Well said. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a real man showing his emotions because it shows he has a very kind and loving heart.
I’m gonna miss her, Alcohol, Online, celebrity are all awesome (and humorous) hits of his
Pre-70's. Dads were not permitted in the delivery room. Moms also were not awake during birth. Dr. Did not want the nonprofessional dad that might faint. Or if some emergency came up, did not want emotional mom & dad. It was seen more like an appendectomy than a natural occurrence. In the late 60's it started to change
All of these for the party videos.
Ticks, Mud on the Tires, and I'm Still a Guy also are good fun songs
@@MrKillerklown81 yes I agree I forgot about those! To be honest Brad does not make a bad song
@@danabremer3377And "Easy Money" too! It's so funny 🤣
Thanks for showing true, real emotions. That's my friend is a real man. God bless.
Toodles
Brad runs the whole line from tears your guts out (in a good way)to makes you laugh your ass off.This is a good representative song of country being 3 chords and the truth.The good songs are about storytelling of lifes happenings.Thats why the songs backgrounds are all over the map because life is.Going thug to hugs is progress.Showing emotions is a tribute to the artists too.
Three chords and the truth. I like that
I dedicated this song to my dad at my wedding back in 2018. My father basically didn't give a shit about me and wasn't around and this man stepped up with me at the age of 1yrs old and filled those shoes. He is now a retired 45yr OTR owner operator truck who has also hauled for our military and federal agencies. He was gone for weeks at a time but when he was home, I always ran out to the truck when he arrived and helped him get his bags out the truck and gave him huge hugs. He cared for me in the hardest way possible but loves me very much. Now it's been my turn to take care of not only him, but my mother. He sacrificed a lot while I was growing up. Now I must sacrifice for him. He has battled cancer and my motheris going through her own battle of cancer and I am there 24/7 to do whatever is needed. They are almost done with all their treatments. I'm just glad I was able to bring in a grandkid before it was too late. My daughter is 8yrs old and they absolutely love her to death.
I'm writing this through tears in my eyes. I've heard this song many times, but seeing you react to it gave it new meaning to me.
My parents were married in 1968. My brother was born in 1970, I was born in 1972, and my sister was born in 1976. My parents are still married. My Dad is my hero. My Mom was a stay at home, Mom. My Dad was the breadwinner. He worked long hours 5 days a week and sometimes weekends, but he was always there for every birthday, holiday, school event, anything important to his kids he was there. Long story short, recently, my Dad told he that I'm a good man and he knows that because he's seen it. Hearing him say that, knowing that he was proud of me, still means everything to me. So I hope that I'm at least half the Dad he is.
I played this at my dad’s funeral! This is my dad!!! RIP DADDY!!!! I love you and miss you!!
I first heard this song as a teenager while taking a shower. Immediate waterworks. After my shower I ran and cried in my daddy’s arms. Not too many years before that while in middle school I learned that he was not my biological dad. He met my mom when I was less than 1 and he adopted and raised me. I remind myself to interpret this as “parent” instead of dad since I’m a mom lol but the message still rings true. My parents are now divorced but it never changed our relationship or that I am the biggest daddy’s girl on this planet. He is the best daddy and the best grandpa ❤
Man, I have never heard this song before. And I'm sitting here crying like a baby.
I married my husband at 23. We both came into the relationship with a child. His son at age 3, came and lived with us full time. There was a lot of adjustments to get through in the beginning because he had a very hard first 3 years. He was a stubborn boy, but so was I. He has grown into an amazing man. I still tear up thinking of his early years and the anger tantrums and acting out he had to go through and the love and patience I had to keep showing him, that I chose to be his mommy and love him every day even when his acting out is so exhausting. He graduated high school, got married to a beautiful, wonderful woman and has 4 beautiful children. You want to hear the kicker. He did a 23 and me to find out information for a family tree he and his wife were doing. He’s not even my husband’s son either. We told him he is and will always be our son and we will always be his mom and dad. Love that kid to the heavens and back. Always will.
My dad was my stepfather. I held his hand when he passed from cancer. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him. This song gets me too bro
I've never heard this song, but it made me cry it was beautiful
I’ve been with my wife 16 years I raised her two boys they are my boys and will never be referred to as my stepson’s ever
Congrats. I’ve been with my wife 37 years , adopted her son when he was 7. He dedicated this song to me when it was released. He’s 44 now. Father and son is who we are. Best wishes for a long and rewarding life
I never heard this song even though I know of Brad Paisley. It's a song that you have to fight not to cry because it's so beautiful. It was wonderful to see into your heart Black Pegasus. It's beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us. ❤❤❤
This song gets to me every time. I’ve helped raise my stepson since he was 2 years old. He’s 27 now and has given me a beautiful grand baby girl. I wouldn’t change a thing.
I appreciate this reaction. Like your dad, I was a fatherless father. You, and my sons, are breaking the cycle. Keep the faith.
Here are a few upbeat Brad songs: I'm Still A Guy, Alcohol, Mud on the Tires, Celebrity, Letter To Me, Crushin' It, American Saturday Night, Water
Old Alabama is another good one
Ticks
Ticks!
I'm Gonna Miss Her!
All of these! Plus Ticks and Old Alabama and I’m gonna miss her
His song “When I get where I’m going” is really good. Dolly Parton sings it with him.
this one makes me cry too
Grea suggestion, wonderful song.
I have mental / physical disabilities and I've never been interested in getting married, having relationships, or children. But in August of 2005, I took in a 1 week old orphan kitten, and I bottle fed him, and taught him how to eat and drink out of bowls. He was a Russian Blue (gray) cat I named Church. He was the best cat I never had..
He passed away on July 3, 2022 - Now, every time 4th of July comes around, my heart is not into celebrating it just knowing that on the date before is the anniversary of the day I lost my sweet, loving boy. I miss him so much. I know he wasn't a human, but he was my baby. 😭🥺
I'm glad I took him in - even though I didn't have to - 'cause it brought me a wonderful and loving companion. RIP Church. Miss you, boy. 😺💖
I'm sure I'm not the only one out here who appreciates hearing you share your own experiences and sentiments with us, so thank you for your honesty. Brad Paisley is actually a very funny guy when he wants to be. The official video of his songs "Celebrity" or "I'm Gonna Miss Her" or "I'm Still a Guy" or "Alcohol" are all tremendous tunes and great fun. His song "Ticks" is also fun, but I don't think there is an official video for that one, even though there definitely should be. Keep tuning into Brad because that rabbit hole is a deep one.
Hugs you, it's ok. Let your feelings show, I get touched by your words when you are showing emotion.
"He Didn't Have to Be" was written by Brad in honor of his Stepfather, who raised Brad from a very young age. For a lighter side of this West Virginia native, check out "I'm Still a Guy", "Ticks" or "I'm Gonna Miss Her". They'll bring tears in a different way. Great reaction, as usual.
Was written about a Friend …. Brad never had a step-father… was raised by both parents.
I can totally relate, my dad was the best! He taught me much and was my biggest cheerleader. He was not biological. I never, ever forgot the fact that he didn't have to!
I'M gonna miss her is a great track. There is a reaction video on here tomtom a smaller channle I watch. The guy actually had a legitimate spit take. I still laugh 100 times.
❤ I've been requesting this song hahaha
Agreed
This one made me tear up. My wife had 2 sons when we met. I'm the only dad they know or even want to know. That was 18 years ago. I raised them and they are definitely my son's. Hell they're my best friends. As a matter of fact I'm getting ready to ride to work with them as I type this. I'm so thankful for them both
❤😂 I'm going to miss her ..... Please 🙏🥺
YES, haha
Don't take the girl
Yes. This one!
I recently moved to care for my stepdad after my mom passed in May.. I played this for him when he and mom first got married, and now I am again. I love him deeply, and I'm so glad he has been here for all my moments.
My 85 year old grandpa is exactly like the dad in this song. He was/is a father to my mom. Is a grandfather to me and my brother and a great-grandfather to my bro's kid.
My grandfather was the same. I wouldnt have had any other grandfather
"Ticks" and "I'm Gonna Miss Her" are just a couple of Brad's lighter songs 😊❤😊
These two are what I was thinking about suggesting.
"There Goes My Life" by Kenny Chesney is a great companion piece to this song
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My Boy by Elvis Shane is another.
The song always makes me cry
The song is not messing you up. You're feelings are valid after having been part of another childs life. And family history is tough
When my daddy met my momma, she was a widow with 5 little boys. I arrived 8 years later. And when my momma passed in her 90's, one of my brothers told a family member from my dad's side that my daddy showed all them boys how to be good, decent hard working men that took care of their families. Your emotions are touching. Do not be afraid to show that tender side. Love your reactions. And - for something fun - "I'm Gonna Miss Her"
I lived this. I'm crying watching it. I lost my dad ( who didn't have to be) 4 months ago today. There was never a better man put on this planet.
Hold on to the memories. My dad died in '18 about 3 years after my mom died. I made it a point to not miss a moment with him. We leaned on eachother. I was just out of a bad divorce and he with my mom dying. Those few years I spent with him were the best years of my life. My dad was my best friend. He and I went fishing nearly every weekend. He told me things I'd never known about him. I miss him still, the memories have made it so much easier. Typically I loose it when I hear Conway Twitty's song (That's my job). I wished I could ease the pain. It never goes away it merely fades a bit.
Condolences. Treasure your memories and pass along his lessons to future generations.
Married my wife 34 years ago, I raised her 2 children, boy and girl, they call me dad ,and I have grandchildren that call me grandpa, and that makes my heart ❤️ sing. 😊
Beautiful reaction. Your emotions are right on point and it’s a beautiful thing you can express your emotions. Your daughters will be better for having you and love you to pieces. Dads and their girls. ❤✌
I could relate to this song when it came out. I was a single mom of 2 boys when I met my second husband. When my youngest got married, he sang this song to his "dad" at the reception and had everyone in tears.
I'm seeing this..hearing it for the first time, like you. This is a double whammy of "feels"
Great upbeat Brad Paisley song I’m Gonna Miss Her he is def killer on the tear jerkers but that one is HILARIOUS! ❤ Great reaction as always
On my parents last anniversary together (she was terminal and we knew she would die) we sang this to our dad. Mom had four kids and he is nobody’s father but to us he stepped in to care for a woman with 4 children. We hit the jackpot when he came into our lives
This song means a lot to because when it was released, I was a single father of 3, 2 girls, and a special needs son. It brought a kinda peace to me that I can't explain. Thank you for your sharing and your honest reaction videos.
i know you dont care for getting emotional in your video's and all, but from a viewer's perspective it reinforces the emotions we feel when we hear that song rather its our 1st time hearing it with you or our 10000th time listening to it, it makes us feel it even more
I'm crying here. Lost my dad 4 years ago and had him for a long time. I realise so much that I was more than lucky. We had a special bond as a child he was so thoughtful and fun as an adult we worked together I gained so much respect for him and as his final carer I felt priviledged and proud to have known and loved and been loved by a truly beautiful gentle man. He gave me his time his love of books and music and joy for the simple things in life. As adults, we enjoyed friendship and fun love and respect. I miss him so much. You shouldn't ever be afraid of showing emotion it's healthy and helps you work through the hard times and music is balm for the soul especially country music!❤❤❤
The situation in the hospital with the mother being taken off and the dad not being there for the birth could still happen for an emergency C-section. For a planned C-section, dad is usually there, but an emergency one requires general anesthesia. It does look more like the typical process of labor and delivery in the 70s and 80s, though.
It does not have to be an emergency C-Section. Any serious complications can cause a Doctor to close the delivery room. A limb presentation, nuchal cord, complicated breach, placenta previa or abruptio placenta can all be very reasonable reason to keep the family out of the room.
Plus, they needed to show him out there with his supportive dad!
We had a planned one I assume. Because we got dressed in the blue gowns and what ever. But they wouldn'tet me in on our second birth. I was stressing like crazy. So I guess it was planned but maybe she said she didn't want me in there idk. I finally did and cut the cord. But wow. Way different than our first baby. Natural birth.
BP the reason he wasn't allowed in the delivery room in the beginning of the video is bc back in the day, they made expectant fathers wait in the waiting room (or at least outside the door). This song came out 1999, so it was commonplace for dads to wait outside the room during the delivery. Ty, another great react:-)
No, in the 80s and 90s, fathers were always encouraged to be in the delivery room. Even sometimes in the 70s, if the mother and father wanted, he was allowed in the delivery room. If there was a very serious complication that required unplanned surgery, the father was not allowed in.
Such a beautiful story. I love how emotional it brings you. Your girls are so lucky to have a dad raise them and teach them their value.
My mother, in two dysfunctional and abusive marriages, including my father, who abandoned us, because we were an inconvenience, finally had the stand and strength to walk away to protect us, her three babies.
In our teenage years, she finally met a man that asked her and us to be a part of his life. More of a father than my father could fathom or had the capability to be.
I’m blessed, she’s blessed! He accepted three young teenagers, that he didn’t have to.
I’m grateful for his unconditional love.
🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
My dad married my mom and adopted my sister and I when I was 3 years old. We lost him to cancer after 40 years. He showed me that anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. He taught me to be the man I am today. It was hard for him because his father died 6 months before he was born. I miss you dad and you will always be my hero
Love is forever, caring for another human is a gift. Share it. Be generous with your time. You will never know how it helps other humans. Hugs to your family! Peace my friend!
Having a Dad in the home is a Huge advantage!! Peace, Love!!
Black Pegagus I have been watching your videos for the past few weeks and to be transparent about the things in your life, the situations you have gone through, if the tears come and flow, let them. Any one who can not watch emotion is not someone I want in my life. We were created to feel and understand emotions and you said it best, having a child in your life be it yours or someone else’s, to live them and care for them is part of our human journey, and I have two biological sons as well as two step children a son and a daughter. Each of them has gad a part of helping me become the man I am today🤓
My mom got with my stepdad when i was 3 uears old. I am now 29 and they are still married and he is a wonderful grandpa to my two boys. 💙 SO very grateful for him stepping up when he didn't have too. Too show my appreciation for him, My youngest son and him share a middle name. ❤
This is the most real I've watched you be during the last 2 years.❤ Good for you.
I love Brad Paisley! Can you please do a reaction to "Ticks" by Brad? It's one of his upbeat, fun songs. You should definitely listen to that because it's a much different size to his music. But I absolutely love this song. My kids had this in their lives.
I also have a 5 year old and a newborn, she's 3m now, I'm watching this and I'm bawling at this. My husband has a stepdad and he's an amazing man because of it, Chris (his stepdad) is a great man and he's always been there for him and his brother.
My dad is 9 years older than me; I send this to him every year on Father's Day. The hell that me and my siblings put him through he did Not deserve, I am glad he loved us enough to stay. I love him because he didn't have to be my Dad, he Chose to.
This is so beautiful! Brad Paisley has a very beautiful voice. This song gets you in the feels. Love your reaction!
The fun Brad Paisley song is "I'm Still a Guy"
This song messes me up too and I’m 69 years old. I was two years old when my mom married the man that raised me and my younger sister, he stayed and raised my sister and I . This song is beautiful in so many ways. ❤️✌🏻🎶
My 2 favorite Brad Paisley songs that are on the humorous side are; "Ticks" and "I'm Still a Guy". I think you should check them out. If not as a reaction; at least do it just so you can see how Brad can be just as light hearted and funny as he can be deep and emotional.
My parents adopted me when I was a baby, raised me in a wonderful household and my father was my the example I hold myself to in all situations. We laid him to rest yesterday, this song hits extremely hard.
My dad wasn't in the room when any of us 6 kids were born, 1961 thru 70. Back in those days the father stayed in a waiting room and paced around until the doctor announced it was all over.
No sonograms either in those days. Baby's sex wasn't known until the birth.
This is an amazing song! And Brad sang it perfectly.
I asked my father if he wished he could have been in the delivery room when any of us kids were born... he said "No!!!!" 😆 🤣 😂 we were born late 50s- mid 60s.
*When I Get Where I'm Going ~ Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton* . It's beautiful, it was my sister's request at our Mama's funeral. My grandpa never called my dad his son in law, he was his son. ...he treats my husband and brothers in law, the same.
A lot of times during c-sections, nobody could/can go in. I was under GA with our first, I saw him for a few minutes after I woke up and then they took MD to NICU. I was alone with our second because of the urgency and husband had our 3 year old and went to the wrong hospital. He got into the OR before surgery was done, but IK had already been taken to NICU.
Perfect time of the year to do Water by Brad Paisley
Thanks for sharing this one, BP. I never heard it before.
The man who raised me was in a situation like your dad. His father died when he was 5 years old, and his brother, only a couple years older than him, became "man" of the house. He did the best he could to play that role.
What was most important to me was knowing that someone out there actually wanted me and my siblings. Prior to him stepping in, we were passed around (dumped off) between our parents and other family members quite a bit. I don't blame any of them because they were also doing the best they could given circumstances at the time. That's really all any of us can ever do. But we can also look at those things that we appreciate and despise most to try to make things a little better for others, especially our own children.❤
For me another tearjerker is "Letter to Me"
Son of a single mother here. I can't hear this song without tearing up because I never experienced having a dad. I have total respect for any man who steps up to be a father for another man's child. I also completely understand why many would rather not. I hope to one day be at least half the dad that I wish I'd have had.
I love Brad Paisley he has so many good songs but you should check out she's everything
This is my favorite reaction if yours I have seen to date, mostly because of your honesty. I think the world would improve exponentially by every percent change we make from lying to truth. Thanks for sharing your experience, it may never be relevant to me personally but I could feel the honesty throughout and fortunately you have enough subscribers that more than a couple of people who needed not only this song but your honest reaction to it will come across it. People say it's hard to change the world, but everyone changes the world every day with every choice they make. Curing cancer or taking over europe aren't the only things that make and impact. I try to do my best, practice empathy, give without expecting to receive, and learn and grow every day. Thanks for reminding me that other people are trying too.
I thank God for the man who came into my granddaughter's life and took on the responsibility for her and her 4 yr old daughter. I can't say enough about him, he's a keeper for sure.
Real men cry. Feeling these things show strength not weakness. Brad&Carrie Underwood co-hosted the Country Music Awards for years and were great together. If you haven’t reacted to her song “Before He Cheats” both the song&video are great. It was on her 1st record after she won American Idol. She’s come a long way. I’d love to hear that reaction!!! This one was so good. Thanks
Brad Paisley pitched the idea for this song to his co-writer, Kelley Lovelace. The song is Lovelace's own lived experience. They were in a writing session one day and Lovelace's step-father was present. Paisley's pitch was, something to the effect of, "I think we need to write a song abut you two. Something that'll make your wife cry."
People willing to step up and be a parent are a gift, i had a steo mom who wouldnt do that, but i have a baby sitter (mom left when i was a month old, and i call that baby sitter my mom), it makes a massive difference. I do not want children, but i respect those who do. My baby sitter will always be my momma kimmy, i am her son, and her kids are my brothers and sister. She drove 1300 miles just to see me again when i was in Virginia, and she was in Kansas. Thats a true momma.
best song brad ever did
Never be afraid to show your emotions. Life matures us and puts us in touch with our feelings. Some run from them and others let them show. Having kids changes everything. Love your reactions, thanks for sharing.
Mr. Peguses. There was a time, not so long ago, that fathers were not allowed in the delivery room at the hospital. In fact, no one but the medical staff was allowed in. So dad, surrounded by family and friend supporters waited in the waiting room until the baby was born. Then the nurse would come out to report to the dad that all was ok and to announce the gender. Once the baby was cleaned up, inspected and safely in the nursery, dad and maybe grandparents would be brought back to see the baby through the glass. Keeping the baby from being exposed to viruses, bacteria and any germs that may make the baby sick.
I was wondering if someone was going to mention this for BP. My Dad was never in the delivery rm for any of his children's births. Not sure how well he would have done, even if he was allowed. In addition to him not being in there, it was common practice for mothers to be anesthetized by Demerol, etc, many years ago. My Mom was knocked out for at least her 1st 2 deliveries, so my Dad likely saw me & my brother before she did.
1973. I was born during a shift change so no one on the staff told my Dad. Another man in the waiting room told my dad that his wife just got a roommate and maybe she was who he was waiting for. Yep.
Country music is awesome for this reason. Many country songs tell a good story that can touch your heart in a time that you might need it in your life for real!
Check out Brads songs I'm going to Miss Her, Ticks and Alcohol
❤ yes yes 👍👍👍 Brad is a comedian
Awwwww bless your heart!!! And don't ever apologize for your feelings!! A lot of men can't!! A real men show emotion!!! Your kids are very lucky to have a daddy like you!!! Hugs 🤗
Some fun Brad songs. Ticks, I'm Gonna Miss Her, Online, American Saturday Night
Me Neither
This is my son and my husband’s song, he’s now 33, and my husband has been his dad since he was 3 wks old. Always considered him his son, and it’s never changed. Xo
Brad is a great country music artist, check out “She’s Everything” by him!!!!
Yup. I cry EVERY time I hear this. The best music is the music that most triggers our emotions. Real men aren’t afraid/ashamed to truly show themselves. 👍😍
I would be a mess if I had to react to this song. I’m 70 and cry like a baby. It could have been an emergency birth in an operating room so that is why the dad wasn’t there.
This is why I do not listen to to this song! 😂 you can see the exact moment bp realized what the song is and it hits you straight at the ❤️ great reaction sir!
I always love this song, every time I hear it. Our mom met our step-dad, who we call, "Pops," when we were 7, 5, and 2. I dedicated this song to Pops several years ago, giving it to him in a frame. Our dad was in our lives, too, we just got a bonus in Pops. Pops is almost 84 years old, with Alzheimer's and non-alcoholic cirrhosis. We know we don't have a ton of time left with him. I love him so much, and Pops has always been there for us. This song will always touch me because of Pops, who has always been "the dad he didn't have to be."
If you want a funny Brad Paisley try Alcohol
My friend you showing your emotions on camera just goes to show that you have a heart my friend
My gusband adopted my two girls even tho they were legal age. It was important to him AND them. He just walked out oldest down the aisle. She told me she had never dreamed of a dad walking her to her husband because she had never had one. This one hits.
❤ You sharing your story & emotions! 😊
This song has always hit me in the feels from being raised by a single mother, but it hits different listening to it after having a daughter two weeks ago!