When I joined the Marines in 1971 an old Man that I had delivered papers to as a boy took his flag down from his pole and expertly folded it and gave it to me. He said you can give it back when you get home. I carried it everywhere when I could and put it in a safe hands when I could not. I returned to my home town with the flag still folded. I went to give it back to the dear old Man and he had passed away. I am 70 now and I still have it. My flag and all others are precious to me.
That’s an absolutely beautiful story❤ Would make a great inspirational movie! Thank you for sharing and very grateful for your service! God bless you and our Country🙏🇺🇸💛
@@tommywoodfin1332 People increasingly have different definitions of fighting, and different definitions for whatever "it" is. The Trump supporters think they're saving America, but they're trying to destroy it.
As a Canadian i can't understand why any presidential candidate wouldn't use this to explain his point of view it says everything you would need to know about where he stands. It gives me chills and I'm a Canadian !!!
@@matthewdooley7855That is a sad truth. I also am Canadian, we have a weak political system, no better than the US. The systems need to be overhauled to be for the people again!
My husband served in the Air Force during Vietnam. He built a 15 foot working model of the USS Nimitz that is in the Pacifica war museum in Fredericksburg Texas. He got invited on the ship. They gave my husband the flag that they flew on the ship when it was on the east coast. I have a flag that the VA gave me when my husband recently passed away. He was, and I am proud of our flags. Love your reaction to the song. God bless all Americans.
I am old grandmother who could not sleep at 3 in the morning and I am sitting her crying now. I have not heard Johnnie Cash telling us the story of our flag in many years. I want to Thank You very much for your patriotism. I also love my country very much and am sick of what is happening to it by evil leaders. You also spoke the truth and you can get on the soapbox anytime.
I agree .... he IS telling the story of America. The old man is telling him it doesn't matter how ragged it might look .... it's been through a lot! God Bless America!
I'm a 71 year old Veteran who was a pilot their whole life. Yes I am old school and will be up front with you I have never liked hip hop or Rapp. I stumbled across your videos just a couple days ago and started watching because O think the first one I saw was " "Unchained Melody" which was so much of a personal song I leaned on when my Lady passed back in 2004. That video and others I have watched about Johnny Cash has really gotten me to like you a lot, how your heart is, and how you are a really good man. I have been so happy seeing you enjoy the same things us "baby boomers" did in the 60's, 70,s, 80,s. So I became one of your subscribers. Can't say though if I'll ever want to listen to Rapp, but for your music I might give it a try. Keep up the good work. God Bless you and family. JOE. Lake Havasu, Arizona.
I feel the same way. Your country is sort of like your child - huge big love in your heart for him/her, but you’re not blind to its faults - you try to correct and you love anyway…
I have tried to get to everyone to give my thanks. I was just diagnosed with stage one Multiple Myeloma. Things have been vey hectic. It looks like I am in for another fight. I'm not giving up. I hope I live long enough to see Trump fix this wonderful country of ours. That would make us all great again.
I’m Patriotic to my soul! I turned this on the hear this song again, it’s been a long while. Tears were flowing in the first few seconds. I love my nation. I love its people. I pray we make it!
You are absolutely correct this is the history of America wrapped up in one flag. And Johnny Cash very probably disapproved of Vietnam I would be very surprised if he didn't. This particular song always makes me cry.
You’re EXACTLY right!!!! That’s what he’s doing…he’s telling the story of the American flag, where it’s been, what it’s been through and the reason it’s such an important symbol!!! People just don’t realize that piece of cloth stands for and what it means to America
Im from Colombia South America. I'm proud to be an American citizen . Johnny Cash and the ragged old flag got me so emotional, but your reaction got me on tears. I'm very happy that you feel that way now about your Country, and you explained so good exactly why you didn't appreciate it before. I love and respect America, I fly that flag 24 , 7 at my house, and every time it gets ragged, I replace it with a new one. My husband is Vietnam Veteran, and I'm very proud. GOD BLESS AMERICA. My home, my sweet home. Im almost 70 years old and i love the reaction vidios
America needs good, legal immigrants like you. That is the backbone and wonderment of this great melting pot of ideas, hard work and loyalty. My wife became a citizen four years ago and it was one of the proudest days of her life. Thank you for being part of what is right about the United States.
@johnmcginnis2452 Thank you. It was one of the most emotional, happiest day of my life the day that I became American Citizen in 1996. Congratulations to your wife. The American dream is real for the people that come to USA , follow the rules, work hard, respect the law, pay taxes and contribute to the Country.
To be patriotic doesn't mean to blindly support the government or ideals that are detrimental - it means we can both be proud of what we get right and also point out what is wrong and we should always keep trying to better our society to make it the best place it can be for us all.
Your concerned about OUR country because you are a good man and your family sacrificed for it, I did 21 years active duty army and people like you are the reason it was worth it all❤
he is telling the story of America. He is telling as to WHY we should show our flag respect. To see the positivity of it, no showing the negativity. Why we should not 'take a knee' or be disrespectful. the flag many talked about hanging in a museum is 'Old Glory'. It flew during the war of 1812 and when the Star Spangled Banner was written. Also each color has a meaning about honor, blood, and hope. If you like this song try his song 'Gods Gonna cut you down', look at all those donating time.
This song about our country and our flag takes me to the song The Ballad of Ira Hayes Song about a marine from ww2 who came home a hero but died a lost soul ... its a very touching song about one of our lost heroes and Johnny thought we should rememer who he was and i always agree with Mr. Cash
This brought me to tears when I 1st heard it, and brought me to tears every time I heard it again throughout my ife, and now I'm in tears again......we as a nation, should never forget, that many thousands of men and women gave their life, to keep America, to what it holds most important, and that is the people, freedom, liberty, and love.....bottom line. 💗💗💗
I cry every time I hear this. Ive been hearing it since I was a small child. My grandpa, my mother, myself and now my children treasure this from Johnny.
This makes me tear up everytime i I hear it. I thank God for allowing me the privilege of living in America. Love my country and not afraid to say it. 🇺🇲🇺🇸
I absolutely love this song. It is so true. I am almost 80 yrs. old and I am patriotic and the older I get it the more I am. I so agree with everything you say. I love my country and am so thankful for all of our service men and women who have fought for our country and our freedoms. My father was in world war 2, my uncle in Korea, and my husband in Viet Nam Now my grandson is in the Army. I am so proud of all of them, what they fought for. I pray for our country now because I don't feel that we are in the best situation right now. I really enjoyed you commentary and I don't think you talk to much. Keep on doing your thing.
I’m actually bewildered that I never heard this before! I’m 100% with you on this BP…what a hard hitting message from a legend such as Cash🖤 Thank you for your respectful reaction🙏🇺🇸💛
Johnny was a left-leaning patriot. He knew the system and the country wasn't perfect - moreover, he knew it would never be. But, he loved that this country seeks to be perfect. That we try. That we'll fight for, and die for, our freedom, and other folks' freedom. That we have the courage to fix our own problems and put in the work. Johnny loved THAT America.
I don't know that I would characterize him as a "Left Leaning Patriot". Sure he was against the Viet Name war, as were people from both major parties. And its true he made it his mission to speak out on behalf of the mistreated and the marginalized. Conservatives do that too. They don't necessarily believe that more government taxation and spending and regulation is the answer to helping the poor. And as a Bible-believing Christian, I am not sure what his stance would be on social and sexual issues. He definitely loved his country.
I recommended this song twice at least. I'm Canadian, and when I first heard this song I loved it immediately and never forgot it. At the time I was as liberal as they come, and like I said, a Canadian - that doesn't change what a beautiful song this is. Since then I've changed my views a lot. There's nothing like out of control liberals to make a man conservative. Check out Johnny's cover of Sting's I Hung My Head. Not related to this song in anyway, but a great story told in the way only Johnny could tell it.
My son and I drove from Katy, Tx to Conroe, Tx. About 70 miles. We counted the American flags we saw. There were 123 flags on everything from buildings to fence posts. Yes, we are proud of our American flag.
Just started watching your review videos today and I had to watch another and another and another, up to eight of them so far. I'm a 60 yr old white guy and I have say bro...I love your videos. How your able to go beyond your "comfort" level, into other genres times and cultures. How you have great appreciation and understanding of all music. Much Repect 👊🤜🤛👌👍
I served in the U.S Navy for 5 years and I've been in the Air Force Reserve for almost 5 years and was deployed from October 2021 to February 2022. I am proud to serve this country and as long as I'm able to, I will continue to serve until I retire in 2035 at 21 years of combined service.
Johnny Cash wrote this song in 1974 sitting on a courthouse bench in Binghamton, NY. He sang it for the first time later that night in the Broome County Arena. My parents were at that concert.
There is a video, I can not tell you how many times I’ve watched it, and I feel like you’d absolutely love it. It’s called “The star spangled banner as you’ve never heard it” It’s the true story of our contry’s flag And it brings a tear to my eye everytime I watch it
❤❤❤❤😢 I agree ..this song hit me in the guts. Im 38 and I've gone up and down with being an American. I also needed this message not just for my country but for myself.
Yes, She Will Overcome. If my my memory serves me, "We'll Overcome," originated in the mid 1940s in South Carolina from a worker's strike at a cigar manufacturing plant. Thank you, BP, for your patriotic love of this country and to your father for his service. 🫡🍻💞🇺🇸
He is talking about YOUR flag, our flag as Americans, yes he is giving us some history, so we should have pride in our country. Our country was not perfect, be we are always working on it to become better.
Your introduction to this video, before you played the, “RAGGED OLD FLAG” video clip, and your sage discussion afterward, was the most important and significant reaction I have ever seen! You are TRULY, wise, beyond your years! You renew my hopes and dreams for the future generations. I'm feeling my own mortality at age 73, and I was beginning to fear that my hopes for the future, would die with me. --->Some people could live for a million years, and never understand what you just explained in LESS than 15 minutes. Actually, you nailed it in the first 8 minutes, before you played the Johnny Cash video clip! But, your post-video discussion, really BROKE IT DOWN, for anyone who didn't understand. It was EPIC! ---> If only the World could see through your eyes, well, let's just say, we would FIND THE WAY to trust and love people, instead of turning, FIRST, to THE WAYS OF WAR. ---> We have a lot of work ahead of us, but, If you have any doubts, please know that, the World is a better place, because of YOU.
I think more than a decade ago I found Jonny Cash on some old records, and they brought me much joy. Thanks to his songs I discovered some other singers, like Gene Auntry due to the song "Who's Gene Autry?". And while I was trying to find meaning of his another song "309", (becouse I am not a native english speaker, and not good with symolism) I found Red Sovine's "Phantom 309". It's pretty much story told while the background music is playing, but you may find it interesting.
My granddaughter cares the flag at the start of our rodeos, they play this song as she is flying around with our flag and I shed tears every time! Thank you for telling it like it is ❤❤❤
Johnny recorded Kris Kristofferson’s Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down. Please check it out and these songs also written by Kris: Why Me Lord, The Pilgrim, From the Bottle to the Bottom and so much more. He is a POET.
You got it right on what Johnnie Cash was saying. It is not about a particular flag in a small town but about the USA and what the Stars and Strips stand for throughout our history. So you got it right.
He wrote this as a poem. Years later, his band put this poem to the music you hear. He closed out a lot of shows with this song, and with the song "I Walk The Line." Your friend, the Retired Paramedic in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
Best reaction I've seen yet. So nice to see such strong Patriotism. You don't see that much anymore. We are a proud Country of people from different races and cultures who's descendants made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for our rights and freedoms. This Country has earned the respect and envy of the World. I thank all the Veterans present and past for your service to this Country. May you be blessed, watched over, and guided by God. Lest we forget!
Johnny Cash is great. I met him once, and he’s such a gentleman. This is a wonderful song, and will tug at your heart strings. I know there are probably more stars than should be at the time of each incident. But it matters not, the song is really a thought provoking work of art.
No, you're correct. The ragged flag of the title is a metaphor for America and the ideals it was founded on. It's gone through a lot, it's taken a lot of beatings, it's "sometimes hung a little low", but it's kept flying through it all.
WOW!!! 🤯 Thank you for picking this one! I’ve loved Johnny Cash for 25+ years, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard this! This choked me up & brought tears to my eyes! 😢 Thank you again!! BTW… you & your wife are in our prayers and I hope she’s feeling great & doing good!! ❤🙏🏼 God bless & much love to the both of ya!!
Thank you! Every time I listen to one of your reviews, I like you more and more. Each one tells me a little about yourself and those bits are adding up to an amazing person.
Johnny Cash had come up to Washington State and he was walking down main street of a small town and he sat and talked to an old Veteran that was also a historian and he Told the Story just like Johnny but it in the song.
Son... You do love this country. You're right to be concerned. As long as there are folks like you, and me, and many of us... we'll be just fine. From a USAF vet, like your dad... It'll be alright. Fight the good fight.
As long as there is one person left willing to die for us, to defend us, there is hope. Johnny always spoke from his heart. He was the best example of humanitarian, with Jimmy Carter.
This is America...everything we are and will be forever. We are one under this flag and we should never forget it. Our flag is symbolic to who we are, what we represent, and our one unified identity. We are America. We should never forget it. We should work together to preserve it - for ourselves and one another. Much love. ❤
Great choice BP. I have loved this presentation by Johnny for so many years. He speaks the truth how so many of us older folks feel towards our FLAG and out country. And BP please keep TALKING F those peeps that say you talk to much speak your mind please, it is what our founding fathers put on that piece of paper that represents the rights we all are entitled to.
Keep doing reactions, BP. You are a solid man, talking sense, and saying things many need to hear, plus showcasing this wide range of music. You are good for this country.
I'm hoping you get around to Johnny's "God's Gonna Cut You Down" it's message is fire. If you're interested in Johnny's collaborations check out "The Highwayman" done with Willy Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings, four of country music's legends. They formed the band The Highwaymen. Thank you for reviving some of the most historic American music ever made.
People forget that just because they don't like the government they should still love their country. It's been through a lot and it's not that old. It's still learning and if we don't raise it right it'll just end up being another statistic.
Though I've never served, I have the utmost respect for our men/women in uniform and such a deep-seeded love for this country. This gives me goosebumps every time I hear it and will forever be my favorite musical/spoken word piece. I even went so far as to get "I'm mighty proud of that Ragged Old Flag" tattooed on my inner left bicep. God bless!
My husband was any army 🪖 then he transfer to the Air Force . Are granddaughter was going to a private school 🏫 he wanted the best for her. They were standing up doing a pledge of allegiance a girl in her class was making fun of it. Our granddaughter turned around look at the girl and punched the right in the mouth 👄. She told that girl don't ever make fun of our American flag 🇺🇲. She told that girl that her papa what's dying for serving our country he was supposed to agent Orange. Our daughter and I had to go to school about this. Are granddaughter did not get in trouble . 2 months later my husband had passed away. He's buried in the military cemetery 🪦 in Keokuk Iowa.
In perspective, the 13 stripes honor the founding states. The stars are added as states join the union, so the arrangement of the stars changes. Two states have joined since I was born!
My father was 20 years Army WW 1, my husband was 20 years Army Vietnam 2 tours, my son was 20 years Army Iraq and Iran, my grandson is so far 11 years Army Afghanistan, my granddaughter, my grandson’s twin sister, 9 years Air Force served in Afghanistan the same time her twin brother was there. I am very patriotic. I love my county and our military.
Compared to me, you are a young man. I served in the Marine Corps, fought in Desert Storm. I wish more young people looked at things like you. As we say in the Corps, Semper Fi my friend.
All young people have to grow and learn in mind and body! I'm a 74 yrs old great grandma and I think you have grown up in to a fine youngman who has probably learned and decided for your self what is true and good about this country! Like you said the story of the flag was the dtory of the country 's history!❤❤❤❤
I am so glad you did this. I was actually just about to tell you I think you'd like this one but you found it on your own! I think it's a beautiful piece of poetry and Its cool to see how you connected with it. Keep it up man!
When I joined the Marines in 1971 an old Man that I had delivered papers to as a boy took his flag down from his pole and expertly folded it and gave it to me. He said you can give it back when you get home. I carried it everywhere when I could and put it in a safe hands when I could not. I returned to my home town with the flag still folded. I went to give it back to the dear old Man and he had passed away. I am 70 now and I still have it. My flag and all others are precious to me.
beautiful story, sir...thank you
Thanks for your service I'm sure that old man was smiling upon you knowing you taken care of that very flag he gave you I'm sure of it.
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Semper Fi Glass
That’s an absolutely beautiful story❤
Would make a great inspirational movie!
Thank you for sharing and very grateful for your service!
God bless you and our Country🙏🇺🇸💛
Johnny Cash was a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Air Force, so I know He Loved this Country and Flag down to his core!! RIP to Mr. Cash.
He was also the first person in the US to hear of Joseph Stalin’s death as he was a radio operator and was on shift when it was announced.
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Everything old becomes new again. Johnny Cash still inspires today.
And the cry of all the veterans when they see our current situation...THIS IS WHY I SERVED???🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My EAOS has long since passed, but I still believe that this country will stand because of its people and for its people.
@@lillianmaybriggs5358 As long as we continue to fight for it.
@@tommywoodfin1332 People increasingly have different definitions of fighting, and different definitions for whatever "it" is. The Trump supporters think they're saving America, but they're trying to destroy it.
Yes, I am a proud veteran and what is happening now makes me cry.
This Vet stands with you
I appreciate your reaction! 4 tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Not for politicians, but for my country and my fellow soldier. God Bless and good Day.
Thank you ! Thank you so much ! A true American patriot.
Thank you for your Service !!
Appreciate it.
Thank you for your service
Thank you from the bottom of my heart sir for your service. You truly are a treasure.
As a Canadian i can't understand why any presidential candidate wouldn't use this to explain his point of view it says everything you would need to know about where he stands. It gives me chills and I'm a Canadian !!!
Because none of them seem to actually feel this way. It would ring hollow.
@@matthewdooley7855That is a sad truth. I also am Canadian, we have a weak political system, no better than the US. The systems need to be overhauled to be for the people again!
@@Wishes890and all of the crazy liberals here hate our laws all of a sudden.
freedom does have legs.
I think they do have one....RFK Jr. They just need to want to know.
I cry 😭 with pride every single time I hear 👂 this song 🎧
Me too! Was raised during a time when we respected the Flag and our Country ❤️🇺🇲❤️
My husband served in the Air Force during Vietnam. He built a 15 foot working model of the USS Nimitz that is in the Pacifica war museum in Fredericksburg Texas. He got invited on the ship. They gave my husband the flag that they flew on the ship when it was on the east coast. I have a flag that the VA gave me when my husband recently passed away. He was, and I am proud of our flags. Love your reaction to the song. God bless all Americans.
I'd love to see it one day, and I'll make sure I do. Sorry for your loss. God bless.
Johnny Wrote and Released this in 1974...
This was written as a patriotic response to the Vietnam protest movements.
Age has nothing to do with Patriotism. Love of country and love of all people has ALL to do with Patriotism. Well done young man.
We do not stand for our National Anthem, WE stand for our flag.
I am old grandmother who could not sleep at 3 in the morning and I am sitting her crying now. I have not heard Johnnie Cash telling us the story of our flag in many years. I want to Thank You very much for your patriotism. I also love my country very much and am sick of what is happening to it by evil leaders. You also spoke the truth and you can get on the soapbox anytime.
I love this one! Patriotic AF
I am a 76 yr old disabled vet - I appreciate your patriotism - thank you - there is still hope for this country!
God bless you and thank you for your service to our great country. 🥰
Thank you for your service Sir.
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I agree .... he IS telling the story of America. The old man is telling him it doesn't matter how ragged it might look .... it's been through a lot! God Bless America!
Great SONG Great Man
I Bet he's rolling over in his grave right now with the shape our country is right now 😢
Amen
His last album shows that he knew where we were headed.😢
You can bet every single one of old country rebels are. Right along with the rest of us awake enough to give a shygt. 💔
Naw hes up there with June looking down saying were on our way behind jeasus.
@@kimberlymclaughlin2709 AMEN Sister Kimberly 🙏 Thank you for Replying ❤🙏 May God Bless you and you're family
I'm a 71 year old Veteran who was a pilot their whole life. Yes I am old school and will be up front with you I have never liked hip hop or Rapp. I stumbled across your videos just a couple days ago and started watching because O think the first one I saw was " "Unchained Melody" which was so much of a personal song I leaned on when my Lady passed back in 2004. That video and others I have watched about Johnny Cash has really gotten me to like you a lot, how your heart is, and how you are a really good man. I have been so happy seeing you enjoy the same things us "baby boomers" did in the 60's, 70,s, 80,s. So I became one of your subscribers. Can't say though if I'll ever want to listen to Rapp, but for your music I might give it a try. Keep up the good work. God Bless you and family. JOE. Lake Havasu, Arizona.
Brother...your breakdown of your view on our country was amazing and important; thank you for sharing it.
I feel the same way. Your country is sort of like your child - huge big love in your heart for him/her, but you’re not blind to its faults - you try to correct and you love anyway…
I have tried to get to everyone to give my thanks. I was just diagnosed with stage one Multiple Myeloma. Things have been vey hectic. It looks like I am in for another fight. I'm not giving up. I hope I live long enough to see Trump fix this wonderful country of ours. That would make us all great again.
Im mighty proud of that Ragged old flag...
I’m Patriotic to my soul! I turned this on the hear this song again, it’s been a long while. Tears were flowing in the first few seconds. I love my nation. I love its people. I pray we make it!
You are absolutely correct this is the history of America wrapped up in one flag. And Johnny Cash very probably disapproved of Vietnam I would be very surprised if he didn't. This particular song always makes me cry.
You’re EXACTLY right!!!! That’s what he’s doing…he’s telling the story of the American flag, where it’s been, what it’s been through and the reason it’s such an important symbol!!! People just don’t realize that piece of cloth stands for and what it means to America
Im from Colombia South America. I'm proud to be an American citizen . Johnny Cash and the ragged old flag got me so emotional, but your reaction got me on tears. I'm very happy that you feel that way now about your Country, and you explained so good exactly why you didn't appreciate it before. I love and respect America, I fly that flag 24 , 7 at my house, and every time it gets ragged, I replace it with a new one.
My husband is Vietnam Veteran, and I'm very proud.
GOD BLESS AMERICA. My home, my sweet home. Im almost 70 years old and i love the reaction vidios
America needs good, legal immigrants like you. That is the backbone and wonderment of this great melting pot of ideas, hard work and loyalty. My wife became a citizen four years ago and it was one of the proudest days of her life. Thank you for being part of what is right about the United States.
@johnmcginnis2452 Thank you. It was one of the most emotional, happiest day of my life the day that I became American Citizen in 1996.
Congratulations to your wife. The American dream is real for the people that come to USA , follow the rules, work hard, respect the law, pay taxes and contribute to the Country.
“We do not remember days, we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten.” - Cesare Pavese
To be patriotic doesn't mean to blindly support the government or ideals that are detrimental - it means we can both be proud of what we get right and also point out what is wrong and we should always keep trying to better our society to make it the best place it can be for us all.
To be patriotic is to be proud and loyal to our nation, a lot of people in our government aren’t patriotic.
Your concerned about OUR country because you are a good man and your family sacrificed for it, I did 21 years active duty army and people like you are the reason it was worth it all❤
Thank you for your service, Sir.🫡🇺🇸
@@LHeyden-o6i thank you, your greatly appreciated ❤️
@@LHeyden-o6i thank you very much!
he is telling the story of America. He is telling as to WHY we should show our flag respect. To see the positivity of it, no showing the negativity. Why we should not 'take a knee' or be disrespectful. the flag many talked about hanging in a museum is 'Old Glory'. It flew during the war of 1812 and when the Star Spangled Banner was written. Also each color has a meaning about honor, blood, and hope. If you like this song try his song 'Gods Gonna cut you down', look at all those donating time.
This song about our country and our flag takes me to the song
The Ballad of Ira Hayes
Song about a marine from ww2 who came home a hero but died a lost soul ... its a very touching song about one of our lost heroes and Johnny thought we should rememer who he was and i always agree with Mr. Cash
Johnny Cash was always a great story teller, above all else.
The greatest.
I could feel your emotion at the end of that. I know man... me too. It's sad what's happening.
Cash loved American History and was a true Patriot.
This brought me to tears when I 1st heard it, and brought me to tears every time I heard it again throughout my ife, and now I'm in tears again......we as a nation, should never forget, that many thousands of men and women gave their life, to keep America, to what it holds most important, and that is the people, freedom, liberty, and love.....bottom line. 💗💗💗
I cry every time I hear this. Ive been hearing it since I was a small child. My grandpa, my mother, myself and now my children treasure this from Johnny.
This is who we are as Americans.
Much respect and honor to our military, both serving and veterans.
You are heroes.
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This makes me tear up everytime i I hear it. I thank God for allowing me the privilege of living in America. Love my country and not afraid to say it. 🇺🇲🇺🇸
I absolutely love this song. It is so true. I am almost 80 yrs. old and I am patriotic and the older I get it the more I am. I so agree with everything you say. I love my country and am so thankful for all of our service men and women who have fought for our country and our freedoms. My father was in world war 2, my uncle in Korea, and my husband in Viet Nam Now my grandson is in the Army. I am so proud of all of them, what they fought for. I pray for our country now because I don't feel that we are in the best situation right now. I really enjoyed you commentary and I don't think you talk to much. Keep on doing your thing.
You're correct. It's the story of America and the flag, which stands for the American people.
I’m actually bewildered that I never heard this before!
I’m 100% with you on this BP…what a hard hitting message from a legend such as Cash🖤
Thank you for your respectful reaction🙏🇺🇸💛
Johnny was a left-leaning patriot. He knew the system and the country wasn't perfect - moreover, he knew it would never be. But, he loved that this country seeks to be perfect. That we try. That we'll fight for, and die for, our freedom, and other folks' freedom. That we have the courage to fix our own problems and put in the work. Johnny loved THAT America.
I don't know that I would characterize him as a "Left Leaning Patriot". Sure he was against the Viet Name war, as were people from both major parties. And its true he made it his mission to speak out on behalf of the mistreated and the marginalized. Conservatives do that too. They don't necessarily believe that more government taxation and spending and regulation is the answer to helping the poor. And as a Bible-believing Christian, I am not sure what his stance would be on social and sexual issues. He definitely loved his country.
I recommended this song twice at least. I'm Canadian, and when I first heard this song I loved it immediately and never forgot it. At the time I was as liberal as they come, and like I said, a Canadian - that doesn't change what a beautiful song this is.
Since then I've changed my views a lot. There's nothing like out of control liberals to make a man conservative.
Check out Johnny's cover of Sting's I Hung My Head. Not related to this song in anyway, but a great story told in the way only Johnny could tell it.
This one really makes you want to cry. 🇺🇸
I retired from the Navy in 2005. I played this song at my retirement ceremony. I cry every time I hear it.
My son and I drove from Katy, Tx to Conroe, Tx. About 70 miles. We counted the American flags we saw. There were 123 flags on everything from buildings to fence posts. Yes, we are proud of our American flag.
This song is a beautiful history lesson. Makes me cry with pride every time I hear it.
Just started watching your review videos today and I had to watch another and another and another, up to eight of them so far. I'm a 60 yr old white guy and I have say bro...I love your videos. How your able to go beyond your "comfort" level, into other genres times and cultures. How you have great appreciation and understanding of all music.
Much Repect 👊🤜🤛👌👍
Americans need to hear this right now. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You must listen to "Greystone Chapel" on Live at Folsom Prison..... the man who wrote it is sitting in the audience as an inmate......🤯
I served in the U.S Navy for 5 years and I've been in the Air Force Reserve for almost 5 years and was deployed from October 2021 to February 2022. I am proud to serve this country and as long as I'm able to, I will continue to serve until I retire in 2035 at 21 years of combined service.
God bless America...Thanks for playing this song and opened up with your emotions and story...beautiful...
The cure is to love one another
Johnny Cash wrote this song in 1974 sitting on a courthouse bench in Binghamton, NY. He sang it for the first time later that night in the Broome County Arena. My parents were at that concert.
This is making me bawl my eyes out and I’m not even American! ABSOLUTELY beautiful! Thank you!
Well, I’m sitting here bawling my eyes out. Thank you that was beautiful.
There is a video, I can not tell you how many times I’ve watched it, and I feel like you’d absolutely love it.
It’s called
“The star spangled banner as you’ve never heard it”
It’s the true story of our contry’s flag
And it brings a tear to my eye everytime I watch it
Oh my goodness, that’s my favorite video to watch!!
Yessss I saw that it’s great
❤❤❤❤😢 I agree ..this song hit me in the guts. Im 38 and I've gone up and down with being an American. I also needed this message not just for my country but for myself.
Yes, She Will Overcome. If my my memory serves me, "We'll Overcome," originated in the mid 1940s in South Carolina from a worker's strike at a cigar manufacturing plant. Thank you, BP, for your patriotic love of this country and to your father for his service. 🫡🍻💞🇺🇸
He is talking about YOUR flag, our flag as Americans, yes he is giving us some history, so we should have pride in our country. Our country was not perfect, be we are always working on it to become better.
I loved that listen to Red Skelton say the plead of elegants
Your introduction to this video, before you played the, “RAGGED OLD FLAG” video clip, and your sage discussion afterward, was the most important and significant reaction I have ever seen! You are TRULY, wise, beyond your years! You renew my hopes and dreams for the future generations. I'm feeling my own mortality at age 73, and I was beginning to fear that my hopes for the future, would die with me.
--->Some people could live for a million years, and never understand what you just explained in LESS than 15 minutes. Actually, you nailed it in the first 8 minutes, before you played the Johnny Cash video clip! But, your post-video discussion, really BROKE IT DOWN, for anyone who didn't understand. It was EPIC!
---> If only the World could see through your eyes, well, let's just say, we would FIND THE WAY to trust and love people, instead of turning, FIRST, to THE WAYS OF WAR.
---> We have a lot of work ahead of us, but, If you have any doubts, please know that, the World is a better place, because of YOU.
I think more than a decade ago I found Jonny Cash on some old records, and they brought me much joy. Thanks to his songs I discovered some other singers, like Gene Auntry due to the song "Who's Gene Autry?". And while I was trying to find meaning of his another song "309", (becouse I am not a native english speaker, and not good with symolism) I found Red Sovine's "Phantom 309". It's pretty much story told while the background music is playing, but you may find it interesting.
My granddaughter cares the flag at the start of our rodeos, they play this song as she is flying around with our flag and I shed tears every time! Thank you for telling it like it is ❤❤❤
Johnny recorded Kris Kristofferson’s Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down. Please check it out and these songs also written by Kris: Why Me Lord, The Pilgrim, From the Bottle to the Bottom and so much more. He is a POET.
You got it right on what Johnnie Cash was saying. It is not about a particular flag in a small town but about the USA and what the Stars and Strips stand for throughout our history. So you got it right.
Heard this 100 times, and never without goosebumps and most of the time, tears
PB you got it right. It is the story of this country through the Flag.
As soon as the snare drum sounds - every time - the tears begin to fall.
He wrote this as a poem. Years later, his band put this poem to the music you hear. He closed out a lot of shows with this song, and with the song "I Walk The Line." Your friend, the Retired Paramedic in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦
Wow, everytime I listen to this. It hits me in my feels.
I'm thinking you should listen close to John Wayne stories too.
" why I love her"
" why are you marching "
" pledge of allegiance "
And more.
Best reaction I've seen yet. So nice to see such strong Patriotism. You don't see that much anymore. We are a proud Country of people from different races and cultures who's descendants made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for our rights and freedoms. This Country has earned the respect and envy of the World. I thank all the Veterans present and past for your service to this Country. May you be blessed, watched over, and guided by God. Lest we forget!
Johnny Cash is great. I met him once, and he’s such a gentleman. This is a wonderful song, and will tug at your heart strings. I know there are probably more stars than should be at the time of each incident. But it matters not, the song is really a thought provoking work of art.
No, you're correct. The ragged flag of the title is a metaphor for America and the ideals it was founded on. It's gone through a lot, it's taken a lot of beatings, it's "sometimes hung a little low", but it's kept flying through it all.
We are all under this flag in this country. No matter color we are be proud of what we stand for and let us all live under our great flag.
You are so soulful. I stand with you and the flag!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Johnny Cash - The original rapper. My most favorite artist, ever! Thanks for posting your reaction video.
WOW!!! 🤯 Thank you for picking this one! I’ve loved Johnny Cash for 25+ years, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard this! This choked me up & brought tears to my eyes! 😢 Thank you again!! BTW… you & your wife are in our prayers and I hope she’s feeling great & doing good!! ❤🙏🏼 God bless & much love to the both of ya!!
You have to do Johnny’s song about “Ira Hayes”…. Ira Hayes was an American Indian and one of the 6 Marines that famously raised the Flag on Iwo Jima
Thank you! Every time I listen to one of your reviews, I like you more and more. Each one tells me a little about yourself and those bits are adding up to an amazing person.
Johnny Cash had come up to Washington State and he was walking down main street of a small town and he sat and talked to an old Veteran that was also a historian and he Told the Story just like Johnny but it in the song.
Son... You do love this country. You're right to be concerned. As long as there are folks like you, and me, and many of us... we'll be just fine. From a USAF vet, like your dad... It'll be alright. Fight the good fight.
As long as there is one person left willing to die for us, to defend us, there is hope. Johnny always spoke from his heart. He was the best example of humanitarian, with Jimmy Carter.
WOW is right. I've never heard this before. It is monumental and inspirational. Thank you for sharing this.
Check out the superbowl commercial that used this song!!
You nailed it, man. The flag in the song is a metaphor of America and her people.
This is America...everything we are and will be forever. We are one under this flag and we should never forget it. Our flag is symbolic to who we are, what we represent, and our one unified identity. We are America. We should never forget it. We should work together to preserve it - for ourselves and one another. Much love. ❤
Great choice BP. I have loved this presentation by Johnny for so many years. He speaks the truth how so many of us older folks feel towards our FLAG and out country. And BP please keep TALKING F those peeps that say you talk to much speak your mind please, it is what our founding fathers put on that piece of paper that represents the rights we all are entitled to.
Keep doing reactions, BP. You are a solid man, talking sense, and saying things many need to hear, plus showcasing this wide range of music. You are good for this country.
It's okay to get emotional...💛
Loved seeing the genuine tears. I feel the same way.
I'm hoping you get around to Johnny's "God's Gonna Cut You Down" it's message is fire. If you're interested in Johnny's collaborations check out "The Highwayman" done with Willy Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings, four of country music's legends. They formed the band The Highwaymen. Thank you for reviving some of the most historic American music ever made.
he all ready reacted too that one
true that was a FIRE reaction...but I would like to see him react to "The Highwayman" as well as she mentioned@@williamparrish9954
People forget that just because they don't like the government they should still love their country. It's been through a lot and it's not that old. It's still learning and if we don't raise it right it'll just end up being another statistic.
Though I've never served, I have the utmost respect for our men/women in uniform and such a deep-seeded love for this country. This gives me goosebumps every time I hear it and will forever be my favorite musical/spoken word piece. I even went so far as to get "I'm mighty proud of that Ragged Old Flag" tattooed on my inner left bicep. God bless!
My husband was any army 🪖 then he transfer to the Air Force . Are granddaughter was going to a private school 🏫 he wanted the best for her. They were standing up doing a pledge of allegiance a girl in her class was making fun of it. Our granddaughter turned around look at the girl and punched the right in the mouth 👄. She told that girl don't ever make fun of our American flag 🇺🇲. She told that girl that her papa what's dying for serving our country he was supposed to agent Orange. Our daughter and I had to go to school about this. Are granddaughter did not get in trouble . 2 months later my husband had passed away. He's buried in the military cemetery 🪦 in Keokuk Iowa.
In perspective, the 13 stripes honor the founding states. The stars are added as states join the union, so the arrangement of the stars changes. Two states have joined since I was born!
TO MANY STARS ON THE FLAG TO BE THAT PARTICULAR ONE .
Thank you for such an honest reaction, this makes me cry and yes I'm so concerned about my country too.
My father was 20 years Army WW 1, my husband was 20 years Army Vietnam 2 tours, my son was 20 years Army Iraq and Iran, my grandson is so far 11 years Army Afghanistan, my granddaughter, my grandson’s twin sister, 9 years Air Force served in Afghanistan the same time her twin brother was there.
I am very patriotic. I love my county and our military.
Thank all of you and your family for your service!!!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you to your family. God bless you all.
Compared to me, you are a young man. I served in the Marine Corps, fought in Desert Storm. I wish more young people looked at things like you. As we say in the Corps, Semper Fi my friend.
“She’s in good shape for the shape she’s in”
That line always chokes me up. I haven’t figured out exactly why yet.
All young people have to grow and learn in mind and body! I'm a 74 yrs old great grandma and I think you have grown up in to a fine youngman who has probably learned and decided for your self what is true and good about this country! Like you said the story of the flag was the dtory of the country 's history!❤❤❤❤
I am so glad you did this. I was actually just about to tell you I think you'd like this one but you found it on your own! I think it's a beautiful piece of poetry and Its cool to see how you connected with it. Keep it up man!