I'm noticing a lot of different families outside of the US are reacting to this song recently. We were angry Americans when this song was written - we just lost 3000 citizens in an unprovoked attack and those troops in the video were in Afghanistan. The lyrics resonated with every citizen at the time. We were sucker punched and we did light them up like the 4th of July. Make sure to research songs origins to better understand WHY they were written.
@@ChristyValley bush knew about 9/11 before it happened but allowed it so they have a true reason to invade the Middle East for natural resources without having to use a false flag.
My grandfather served three tours in Vietnam with honor and even he hated this song when I showed it to him as a kid. Despite being in favor of the invasions that followed.
This of course came out shortly after 9-11-01. I think he's had multiple trips overseas as part of the USO. This was originally only played for us troops overseas and we requested him to release it on an album since our family members thought we were a little crazy. He wrote this as a tribute to his late father that passed away right before the terrorist attacks on 9-11 as a thank you to his father's service and those in combat zones.
Yup!! A portion of the video is shot in Kosovo and I was there when they filmed it. I am in that video. I have never seen myself but I am in there somewhere lol.
Actually he wrote this right after nine eleven on a napkin in righteous fury because of the Anti-American sentiment and to support the troops while honoring his father, saw a video where he was explaining the song
Every time because like almost all Americans 9/11/01 isn’t just a day it was a day where you knew exactly where you were when you got the news about the attack
We have a saying “America doesn’t have a King or Queen, we have a flag.” That’s one of the reasons this is such a big deal. He did a great job with this one.
I have to agree with some of the comments. Knowing the reason for this song is important. He wrote this right after the attacks of 9/11. It was one of the worst days in US History. Many of us felt a vulnerability we had never experienced before. But with the bad came some amazing things. A citizenry more united than ever and a resolve unbreakable. They may have blackened our eye but we came back and lit them up like the forth of July. A rally cry for the American people at a much needed time.
I think whoever suggested this should have given you some context. It was written after 9/11. He didn’t just write this kickass banger out of the blue.
Toby Keith has provided more than 250,000 troops with a touch of home through performances in 17 countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and several ships at sea. That was nearly 300 shows from Afghanistan to Cuba, Djibouti, Guam, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan and points in between. The USO presented him with its Spirit of the USO Award. A really good guy and fellow Oklahoman, he was out of circulation most of last year battling stomach cancer, but has been seen at some of his Oklahoma Sooner sports venues so seems to be much better now.
Ya’ll really NEED TO KNOW why this song was written & sung. And why it means so much to Americans. 🇺🇸 ✌🏻 Edit: Oh WOW!!! 🤩 Thank you for the ALL thumbs up. 🇺🇸 Bless Ya’ll ✌🏻
to be fair.. they are British... and they are kids... I am not sure if they were even born then. And their mom is not exactly sure so I am sure she doesn't want to say when she is not sure. For all she knows that could be from a few years ago.
If the British wrote a song like this believe me, the Americans would be the there rocking with you. Yes we're emotional, loud and brash but we love our anthems and this will always be the anthem of 9/11 and the beginnings of fighting back.
Honestly, we were all angry immediately, but this song helped us to get over the shock and go about the dirty business of finding those that perpetrated this act.
@@julieenslow5915 exactly !!! I just wish I could’ve been there to see them light up the sky like the Fourth of July but what we did see was only on TV and it wasn’t a whole lot. We saw more of the invasion of Iraq and I’m not sure what Iraq had to do with that. After all of those years in the army saying they were glad to be there because they did a lot of good for the Iraqi people when they were there because they put in clean water pipes because the people there had rickets and all kinds of bone disease problems. SAD!! Most of the soldiers that I talk to enjoy their time over there in the Marines weren’t too thrilled because they had to go over there and they were combat engineer so their job was to find explosives. The reserve unit here are combat engineers in the army reserves, hairdo, something entirely different. After 10 years in the military, that is one neat thing, and that is that they have jobs just like everybody else, but some jobs are dirtier than others.
As an Irish American with a bunch of military family members this song always fills my heart and brings a tear to my eye for Ole Glory and the millions of brave souls who fought for our freedom to whine about bs
Thank you, our country is falling apart tbh, it's full of sissys. The civilians talk about how the troops don't want to be in war, some of us kinda do and some don't. They speak out for troops like they know all about the military cause they played call of duty once. But yeah man thanks a lot, I love Ireland and it's people, very nice folks.
@@Who_WX love your name The A10 Warthog doesn't get the respect they deserve they've saved my brother and my cousins. But yeah the founding fathers are doing cartwheels because of what the country has become
@@blakemcelrath54 Man, the A-10 is an all around perfect aircraft but it can't beta modern fighters in a dogfight, retirement is unfortunately on the rise. The founding fathers aren't happy with what it's become, but they'll see the people in heaven and chew their ass for what they've done.
Aidan would be a terrible eyewitness. "No, the guy I saw was wearing a cowboy hat. This guy isn't wearing a cowboy hat , so it can't be the same person." 😁
Toby Keith wrote this song in both honor of his Dad, a veteran, who passed early in 2001 and of course 9/11. America isn't used to being attacked on her soil so as you can imagine, it was not only a shock and a tragedy, it was a call to arms for every American to defend our flag and country once again!! Great reaction! Literally just came across your channel and will be sticking around for more reactions 🙂
I find it incredible how we come together in times of tragedy or when we are attacked...it is a statement to how the US can unite and will when we need to without hesitation to defend it and our allies. 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇬🇧
yup i graduated 2002 and signed right up to the army and stayed for 6 years and truth be told if i had not gotten injured i would still be in to this day
I completely remember 9-11 I was standing in my living room as I watched the second airliner hit the second tower. I live in Phoenix, Arizona, we sent firefighters across the country to assist the brave NYPD and NYFD. I was serving with my local sheriff's office, when I got to work that afternoon I was greeted by a deputy sheriff with his K-9 to search us officers before we entered the jails. The entire jail system was on complete lock down, all doors secured not an inmate moving. I supervised the inmates making meals in the jail kitchen with only 3 of the normal 28 inmates available for duty!! I had inmates asking if Sheriff Joe Arpaio would release them to serve in our military, he did release non violent offenders to our military with a promise that if they served their enlistment honorably their criminal records would be expunged and he held up his promise!! The jail was so quiet you could hear a pin drop and we housed 2,000 inmates!!!
i saw Toby Keith in iraq in 2005 and 2011. i didn't grow up a country music fan. i grew up listening to heavy metal and rap, but after seeing Toby Keith i started listening to country. it's now one of my favorite genres. i have a lot of respect for Toby Keith.
Toby Keith did 18 worldwide USO tours. He and the actor Gary Sinese individually and separately have done the most USO tours since the great Bob Hope. Keith’s father lost his right eye in battle. Try Keith’s great “An American Soldier.” God bless and RIP Toby.
I like viewing this song as a compliment to "Where were you when the world stopped turning" by Alan Jackson. Both about 9/11, but taking different approaches. This song represents the anger people felt, manifesting in a desire for destruction, retribution, and revenge. The Alan Jackson song, on the other hand, is the more sad and contemplative feelings people felt which made you want to be a better person and live a better life because you realized how precious it was. And the thing is that most people probably felt both and would identify with both songs, as difficult as that may be to understand.
Toby does a lot of work with the USO entertaining troops all over the world. Founded during World War II, the USO sought to be the GI's "home away from home" and began a tradition of entertaining the troops and providing social facilities. Involvement in the USO was one of the many ways in which the nation had come together to support the war effort, with nearly 1.5 million people having volunteered their services in some way. The USO initially disbanded in 1947, but was revived in 1950 for the Korean War, after which it continued, also providing peacetime services. During the Vietnam War, USO social facilities ("USOs") were sometimes located in combat zones. Toby is currently battling stomach cancer.
Rest in loving peace, Toby. You gave all and to me a treasure to all that served. Thank you for the songs, videos, and yourself. God Bless you and your family, Toby. 🙏🏼🕊🇺🇲👍🏽👍🏽
daughter , wife and mother of Soldiers and Marines...we still show true emotion every single time we hear this song..20 years later...I guess you had to be here...
It’s pretty clear this would not happen under the current Administration in Washington in 2023. Hopefully this cowardly administration will be voted out and the USA will once again be the strong beacon of liberty.
@@neilforehand1121 While true our current administration is complete garbage, if America was attacked we would all still reunite under the same common goal of protecting America, happens every time
A lot of country performers do shows for the troops overseas and here in the states. The shows usually will have a couple singers and a comic and a band.
Thanks for reviewing this as a British family. I’m gonna recommend before you watch reaction videos to maybe read a synopsis of the songs. This song was made shortly after 911 so it had great impact after the towers came down. It might’ve affected your vision when watching it even greater. I am a military spouse of 23 years and yes, the families of these soldiers, greatly appreciated entertainers like Toby Keith who gave their time to give a little bit of cheer to these dedicated soldiers and families. Again, thanks for your review.
This song was so powerful when he made it and its still powerful now! No matter what anyone says. This song was out after the 9/11 attack. It helped us Americans be strong throughout that whole depressing year.
Wow.. when you see that pic you can tell it's Toby's Daddy... they look just alike... Toby writes the songs that he has lived.. some funny, some patriotic, some heartfelt... Pls God let him completely recover from his stomach cancer.. We need men like Toby Keith in this world.
This video is a compilation of his USO concert performances of this song. Among the things the USO (United Service Organization) does is arrange for celebrities to entertain the troops - especially deployed troops.
i did 3 tours in afghanistan and toby came out multiple times with the uso he wrote this song right after 911 he wrote this not only for the troops but for the American people he is a wonderful dude and even with his current health issues he still supports our troops
I believe Bob adopted America as his home, or maybe we adopted him. I think Bob was British by birth. His Christmas tours to visit the troops overseas were an annual event. I think you can still find the video of most of those shows online. He always seemed to make an effort to show the faces of the crowd so people back home might have a chance to see a loved one.
When my son was stationed in Iraq during Iraqi Freedom, The Charlie Daniels band came to their camp. Joe was on duty so he didn't get to the concert but Charlie and the band came by the hangar where Joe and his squad were working and spent a good half an hour with them, posed for photos and the whole shebang. It meant a great deal to the guys. Remembering how we felt at that time, as Joe's loved ones, although I hadn't heard it at the time, I can well imagine how we'd have loved this song back then. I had a great-nephew there at the time, as well but he was never in a forward area. Joe, otoh, was a tank repairman and he's a slight guy, but superquick. Even though he was the squad leader, when they timed each guy's speed at getting out of their tank and hooking up to a damaged tank with chains and getting back inside their tank, Joe was fastest. He admitted that he did that job most often as he felt it was his duty as the fastest guy. Fortunately, we didn't know that until he was safely home. I can't imagine knowing that when he was over there. He always talked about working in the hangar and so in my Pollyanna mom way, I had this silly little picture of him like the Mr Fixit guy, safely in his hangar waiting for the tanks to be brought to him. As it was, when I learned about this, even though he was safely home by then, I lost a good bit of sleep over it, I can assure you! I remember asking questions about it. like, "So, were there like people shooting at you when you did that?" "Oh, no, mom. Because the tanks always broke down in nice secure places." (Rotten sarcastic kid.)
Love this song! You should watch American Soilder as well. Grateful to all who serve. Have a couple of family \friends who talk about the Brits they served with over seas. Ya'lls military rules too!! Hmm... red, white, and blue best colors for our flags!🇺🇸🇬🇧
Shortly after the 9-11 attack on the United States, many artists in country music came out with songs (not sure about other genres as I only listen to country 99% of the time). Of the many most notable songs that came out IMO the most soul hitting one is by Alan Jackson. Here is the full title to the video on youtube the first time is was ever sang in front of an audience "Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) (CMA Awards 2001)" And yes that day the world did stop turning, it wasn't just our country who pulled together, many of our allies jumped immediately to defend and help us, THANK YOU to those countries and their citizens!
Hello folks, Today was my first time sitting in with you and I want to thank you for allowing me to do that! I enjoyed the time I spent with all of you so I subscribed and left a like for you while I was here! So glad to see Toby made it across the pond again! Nothing can replace our National Anthem, but this song does have it's place in our society. Toby Keith paid his own way to entertain the troops all over the world, in war torn countries! FABULOUS REACTION FOLKS!
This unbelievably patriotic song was written to highlight the overwhelming response of the American war machine should she be called into service. If only we can respond equally to the tyranny within before the Republic is lost forever. God bless America. her service members and her children.
In the US the organization is called the United Service Organization (USO) it was started the fourth of February 1941. For nearly fifty years he was the name and face of the USO, that was Bob Hope. From WW2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Lebanon Civil War, the Iran-Iraq War and the Persian Gulf War. Not bad for something that started as a radio show then morphed into providing "Wholesome Entertainment" for the young troops far away from home, to live shows in all over the world and even conflict areas to this day..
I stand and salute you sir!! I lost a brother when you lost your son!! He will be considered a Hero the rest of my life. Air Force 6 year veteran, thank you for raising your son to be honorable to serve his country!!!
Famous singers across all genres visit military bases especially in times of war as you can see it's a hell of a morale booster. It happens quite frequently. This song in particular came out right after 9/11. So many are away from their families for months and months at a time. My old man fought in two wars, he's a Marine.
Horrible horrible time that i will never ever forget. I was in tears for days after the towers fell. To see the jumpers jumping out of the building they the dozens falling to their death, this song was written in response of to the 9/11 attacks.
As many mentioned this song was written directly after and because of 9-11, this is a very important song to us. And it reminds us of the one time the country was not divided.. we were all upset and we all came together and everyone agreed that someone was going to pay for what they did. Sad times but also good times since the country was united together
After 9-1-1, Toby Keith wrote this song to show our anger with the attacks. He also volunteered for several USO tours, donated money from the sales of his song to relief support, and tried to raise the moral of the country. Mission accomplished.
He wrote this in response to 9/11. The whole country needed to uplifted. Especially the troops after the time of the attack. This song is a huge deal to our country
This was in response to 9/11 and the attack on our country. When Toby says “a mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back “he is referring to the attack on our country!
The entertainments for the troops is typically put on by USO. The oldest memories I recall were with Bob Hope & many others. The USO travels everywhere in the world for the troops. Bob Hope once said the performances would occur in either inactive zones or where lulls in the war were apparent but that there were times when fighting would break out and the shows would go on as long as it appeared safe. As Toby said in the beginning there men & women dying so we could rest peacefully in our beds. Entertaining the troops is the least we can do. Those that go out to entertain the troops have done so without pay.
this song was for the 9-11 attacks,written by Toby. He used to travel to the military bases, but has now become very ill. Yes, this is an American Patriotic song before our government went left of center.
This song is about the USA response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as a tribute to his father who died in March of 2001 in a car accident. His father was a Vietnam Veteran who was proud of his country. Toby Keith really looked up to his father and wanted to honor him and his service to this country. Toby Keith never actually served in the military but is very supportive of the US Military. At first Toby Keith didn't intend to record this song on a CD but the commandant of the Marine Corps persuaded Toby to record this song. What finally persuaded him to record it was so that it can be played for the military troops when he wasn't there to sing it for them. He wanted to initially keep the song for just the troops but people ended up hearing it and loved it. People wanted to be able to listen to it when ever they want to so he finally released it to the public as well.
Love Toby, he's been really sick 😢 This Tennessee girl loves Country Music. Here's one for Mrs.Bloke Chris Stapleton, COLD at the CMA'S it's the best !
Another of his patriotic songs is "American Soldier". He also has some pretty funny videos you should watch: I Ain't As Good As I Once Was, I Love This Bar, I Wanna Talk About Me, How Do You Like Me Now and of course, Red Solo Cup. He is a great person and patriot and we all wish him a speedy recovery from stomach cancer! Love him!
I’m American and I can’t hear this song even today without crying. I’m also from Oklahoma one town over from where Toby grew up and still lives. He wrote this song in response to 911 and you don’t realize what it meant to us over here in helping us heal after that horrible day. ❤️🇺🇸
Fun fact: when Toby sings, “a mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back”, it was originally supposed to be “a mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in Iraq.” But it was decided that would be too inflaming. I don’t know, truth is truth…
We don't really need anything to keep our moral up. We are 100% Red White and Blue all of the time. To all of our allies, THANK YOU. Espescially NZ, I know that you feel slighted. I was friends with a gal from NZ for years... She always said that they weren't recoginized enough. I Agree. You are a VERY important part of the Allies, also. We deeply appreciate ALL of you! Thank You!
Glad to see you reacting to a great American singer, filming many scenes overseas in combat zones. I wish you'd all hop on a plane and come visit the States, preferably a southern State like Texas. It'd open your eyes to what this is all about and you'd get to have some mighty-fine food in the process! Come visit us sometime, you won't regret it! As a Veteran, I never saw Toby Keith while he was on tour, but we all rocked his songs regardless. Take care, and have an awesome day over there in the UK!
It's a song about 9-11-2001, you should look at "Where were you the Day the World stopped turning, Alan Jackson. ❤ Tody Keith has Cancer, and just strat touring again
I meet more celebrities in my 4 years in the Marines than all of my other 32 combined. One day randomly in my chow hall I turned around and Kal Penn was just sitting there. Lutinetenant dan, Barack Obama, I was hoping Forrest Gump would make an appearance but I wasnt that lucky.
It really should be our National Anthem. This brilliant musician has entertained our troops for years. He has been fighting stomach cancer. I’ve spoken with him. He’s hanging in there. He mentioned all our national symbols in this song. (The eagle, the freedom bell, the Statue of Liberty and “Old Glory,” our flag.) ♥️💕♥️
After 9/11 the Queen had our national anthem played. I watched people from the UK crying for America and while I was crying for my country it brought me comfort.
Yes, he goes to Army bases. The intent is to boost moral. These music, comedic, and NFL Cheerleader tours are sponsored Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).
Toby Keith has a rather extensive catalog of patriotic music. His work with the USO is a great way to relieve a bit of stress for our troops deployed and a way to remind them what they are fighting for and that despite the garbage that gets put on the news Americans support them and are truly thankful for their service. I wish we had a USO stop on board when I was in the Navy.
I miss the patriotic heart we all had as American's after 9-11. God rest those souls. Felt some of it return when 45 was in office. You 3 look like a sweet family. Thank you for playing To be Keith's song. ❤
I'm noticing a lot of different families outside of the US are reacting to this song recently. We were angry Americans when this song was written - we just lost 3000 citizens in an unprovoked attack and those troops in the video were in Afghanistan. The lyrics resonated with every citizen at the time. We were sucker punched and we did light them up like the 4th of July. Make sure to research songs origins to better understand WHY they were written.
6,000. Planes and everyone combined was 6,000
100% i understand they prob didnt know but if they did know why it was called the angry american they wouldnt have joked about the title
And still angry at what is happening in our country.
@@jakesmith6033hopefully not for much longer. the people have spoken
even worse is the attack was orchestrated by Israel government
This was in response to the attack on 9/11.
We will never forget 🇺🇸🙏🏻
I remember where I was on that day next day join the military 💯💔
@@ChristyValley bush knew about 9/11 before it happened but allowed it so they have a true reason to invade the Middle East for natural resources without having to use a false flag.
This song was because of 9/11, and the fact that his dad died the same year
My grandfather served three tours in Vietnam with honor and even he hated this song when I showed it to him as a kid. Despite being in favor of the invasions that followed.
This of course came out shortly after 9-11-01. I think he's had multiple trips overseas as part of the USO. This was originally only played for us troops overseas and we requested him to release it on an album since our family members thought we were a little crazy. He wrote this as a tribute to his late father that passed away right before the terrorist attacks on 9-11 as a thank you to his father's service and those in combat zones.
Yup!! A portion of the video is shot in Kosovo and I was there when they filmed it. I am in that video. I have never seen myself but I am in there somewhere lol.
@DJ Beezy thank you for your service brother
Actually he wrote this right after nine eleven on a napkin in righteous fury because of the Anti-American sentiment and to support the troops while honoring his father, saw a video where he was explaining the song
I dont think they got the true meaning of the song.
@@dublindavepoker they didn't know the context. They do now, assuming they read these comments.
as a proud American it’s hard to hear this song and not tear up
I choke up every time.
Every time because like almost all Americans 9/11/01 isn’t just a day it was a day where you knew exactly where you were when you got the news about the attack
Exactly!
@@davidbullock1101 first grade class. We were in the middle of a spelling b, and all sat down and were sent home
Toby died today....been listening to his music all morning. 🥰
RIP Toby Keith. You made a difference in the lives of so many.
We have a saying “America doesn’t have a King or Queen, we have a flag.” That’s one of the reasons this is such a big deal. He did a great job with this one.
Debbie- Also remember what George Washington said, "An American would rather die on his feet than live on his knees."
This song makes me so proud to be an American.
I wish Toby wasn't suffering from health problems, praying for a miracle. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I don't like country but love this song
@@bluechief9656that makes no sense
@@jamiekrtkmp They don't (generally?) like country music, but they like *this* country song.
Thankfully it is Jan. 2024, he is doing very well and is performing again! God is so good!!!
@@SusieDaw-ix6pv He just lost his battle. RIP Toby
I have never seen a more British reaction in my life. 😂
I AGREE
Came here to say the same!
Same exact thoughts!😊
Yep - Stiff Upper Lift as my mom used to say of the Brits when I was a child.
they don't get it at all
I have to agree with some of the comments. Knowing the reason for this song is important. He wrote this right after the attacks of 9/11. It was one of the worst days in US History. Many of us felt a vulnerability we had never experienced before. But with the bad came some amazing things. A citizenry more united than ever and a resolve unbreakable. They may have blackened our eye but we came back and lit them up like the forth of July. A rally cry for the American people at a much needed time.
Prayers for Toby Keith fighting stomach cancer. Keep strong Toby! ❤
O no is he really??? This makes me so sad 😞 😢
damn.........
Just remove it, you don't actually need a stomach to live, just gotta be more careful about what you eat.
AMEN.
@@TattleDelta I’m not sure about the stomach, but intestines can be removed, I had to have my colon removed at 13.
I think whoever suggested this should have given you some context. It was written after 9/11. He didn’t just write this kickass banger out of the blue.
Toby Keith has provided more than 250,000 troops with a touch of home through performances in 17 countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and several ships at sea. That was nearly 300 shows from Afghanistan to Cuba, Djibouti, Guam, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan and points in between. The USO presented him with its Spirit of the USO Award. A really good guy and fellow Oklahoman, he was out of circulation most of last year battling stomach cancer, but has been seen at some of his Oklahoma Sooner sports venues so seems to be much better now.
I’ve watched so many reaction videos to this song and I’ve never seen LESS emotion 😂
Yup. Those two kids were fighting every word to not get caught up in the song. Danged teenagers.
Thank you.
Woke British 😂
This is the first group of foreigners that did not quickly figure out this song is about 911.
Ya’ll really NEED TO KNOW why this song was written & sung. And why it means so much to Americans. 🇺🇸 ✌🏻
Edit: Oh WOW!!! 🤩 Thank you for the ALL thumbs up. 🇺🇸 Bless Ya’ll ✌🏻
AMEN. Some do not understand but we sure do 🇺🇸
to be fair.. they are British... and they are kids... I am not sure if they were even born then. And their mom is not exactly sure so I am sure she doesn't want to say when she is not sure. For all she knows that could be from a few years ago.
If the British wrote a song like this believe me, the Americans would be the there rocking with you. Yes we're emotional, loud and brash but we love our anthems and this will always be the anthem of 9/11 and the beginnings of fighting back.
This was written because Al Qaeda fucked our towers.
@@teresa2845they all look 30 wym
This song means so much to us ,because he wrote it after 9/11. Once we overcame the shock ,we were angry and this song was perfect.
Honestly, we were all angry immediately, but this song helped us to get over the shock and go about the dirty business of finding those that perpetrated this act.
@@julieenslow5915 exactly !!! I just wish I could’ve been there to see them light up the sky like the Fourth of July but what we did see was only on TV and it wasn’t a whole lot. We saw more of the invasion of Iraq and I’m not sure what Iraq had to do with that. After all of those years in the army saying they were glad to be there because they did a lot of good for the Iraqi people when they were there because they put in clean water pipes because the people there had rickets and all kinds of bone disease problems. SAD!! Most of the soldiers that I talk to enjoy their time over there in the Marines weren’t too thrilled because they had to go over there and they were combat engineer so their job was to find explosives. The reserve unit here are combat engineers in the army reserves, hairdo, something entirely different. After 10 years in the military, that is one neat thing, and that is that they have jobs just like everybody else, but some jobs are dirtier than others.
This came out shortly after 911. A lot of Americans know where we were when this song hit the radio. I know I sure do!!!
Yep I remember first time hearing it
As an Irish American with a bunch of military family members this song always fills my heart and brings a tear to my eye for Ole Glory and the millions of brave souls who fought for our freedom to whine about bs
Thank you, our country is falling apart tbh, it's full of sissys. The civilians talk about how the troops don't want to be in war, some of us kinda do and some don't. They speak out for troops like they know all about the military cause they played call of duty once. But yeah man thanks a lot, I love Ireland and it's people, very nice folks.
@@Who_WX love your name The A10 Warthog doesn't get the respect they deserve they've saved my brother and my cousins. But yeah the founding fathers are doing cartwheels because of what the country has become
@@blakemcelrath54 Man, the A-10 is an all around perfect aircraft but it can't beta modern fighters in a dogfight, retirement is unfortunately on the rise. The founding fathers aren't happy with what it's become, but they'll see the people in heaven and chew their ass for what they've done.
Aidan would be a terrible eyewitness. "No, the guy I saw was wearing a cowboy hat. This guy isn't wearing a cowboy hat , so it can't be the same person." 😁
If you watch these guys enough you’ll realize that Aiden is the moron of the group. Lol
That's what I thought 😅
Lmao
He wouldn’t recognize Clark Kent
None of them strike me as particularly intelligent.
RIP Toby Keith, you said what most of us felt. We miss you
Toby Keith wrote this song in both honor of his Dad, a veteran, who passed early in 2001 and of course 9/11. America isn't used to being attacked on her soil so as you can imagine, it was not only a shock and a tragedy, it was a call to arms for every American to defend our flag and country once again!! Great reaction! Literally just came across your channel and will be sticking around for more reactions 🙂
I find it incredible how we come together in times of tragedy or when we are attacked...it is a statement to how the US can unite and will when we need to without hesitation to defend it and our allies.
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yup i graduated 2002 and signed right up to the army and stayed for 6 years and truth be told if i had not gotten injured i would still be in to this day
I completely remember 9-11 I was standing in my living room as I watched the second airliner hit the second tower. I live in Phoenix, Arizona, we sent firefighters across the country to assist the brave NYPD and NYFD. I was serving with my local sheriff's office, when I got to work that afternoon I was greeted by a deputy sheriff with his K-9 to search us officers before we entered the jails. The entire jail system was on complete lock down, all doors secured not an inmate moving. I supervised the inmates making meals in the jail kitchen with only 3 of the normal 28 inmates available for duty!! I had inmates asking if Sheriff Joe Arpaio would release them to serve in our military, he did release non violent offenders to our military with a promise that if they served their enlistment honorably their criminal records would be expunged and he held up his promise!! The jail was so quiet you could hear a pin drop and we housed 2,000 inmates!!!
i saw Toby Keith in iraq in 2005 and 2011. i didn't grow up a country music fan. i grew up listening to heavy metal and rap, but after seeing Toby Keith i started listening to country. it's now one of my favorite genres. i have a lot of respect for Toby Keith.
Toby Keith did 18 worldwide USO tours. He and the actor Gary Sinese individually and separately have done the most USO tours since the great Bob Hope.
Keith’s father lost his right eye in battle. Try Keith’s great “An American Soldier.”
God bless and RIP Toby.
I like viewing this song as a compliment to "Where were you when the world stopped turning" by Alan Jackson. Both about 9/11, but taking different approaches. This song represents the anger people felt, manifesting in a desire for destruction, retribution, and revenge. The Alan Jackson song, on the other hand, is the more sad and contemplative feelings people felt which made you want to be a better person and live a better life because you realized how precious it was. And the thing is that most people probably felt both and would identify with both songs, as difficult as that may be to understand.
Toby does a lot of work with the USO entertaining troops all over the world. Founded during World War II, the USO sought to be the GI's "home away from home" and began a tradition of entertaining the troops and providing social facilities. Involvement in the USO was one of the many ways in which the nation had come together to support the war effort, with nearly 1.5 million people having volunteered their services in some way. The USO initially disbanded in 1947, but was revived in 1950 for the Korean War, after which it continued, also providing peacetime services. During the Vietnam War, USO social facilities ("USOs") were sometimes located in combat zones. Toby is currently battling stomach cancer.
Bob Hope was the one who brought the huge celebrities to the troops during the Vietnam era. And many have done it since.
Yes this was his song in reference to the 911 attacks ❤ Happy St Patrick's Day everyone ☘️🍻
Rest in loving peace, Toby. You gave all and to me a treasure to all that served. Thank you for the songs, videos, and yourself. God Bless you and your family, Toby. 🙏🏼🕊🇺🇲👍🏽👍🏽
daughter , wife and mother of Soldiers and Marines...we still show true emotion every single time we hear this song..20 years later...I guess you had to be here...
Toby did a lot of USO shows for troops all over the world. A great man and patriot. RIP brother!
Body language says it all. The smile on moms face watching men do men things, and the kids not getting it.
The kids are fighting "getting it". Americans aren't cool and fighting for freedom isn't cool. May they never have to find out the hard way.
the patriotic format and him with the troops performing makes more sense knowing he did this song directly after 9/11. 🇺🇸
It’s pretty clear this would not happen under the current Administration in Washington in 2023. Hopefully this cowardly administration will be voted out and the USA will once again be the strong beacon of liberty.
@@neilforehand1121 Totally Correct - Thank you !
@@neilforehand1121 While true our current administration is complete garbage, if America was attacked we would all still reunite under the same common goal of protecting America, happens every time
Love this song, I can hear it 100 times and not get tired of it
A lot of country performers do shows for the troops overseas and here in the states. The shows usually will have a couple singers and a comic and a band.
Thanks for reviewing this as a British family. I’m gonna recommend before you watch reaction videos to maybe read a synopsis of the songs. This song was made shortly after 911 so it had great impact after the towers came down. It might’ve affected your vision when watching it even greater. I am a military spouse of 23 years and yes, the families of these soldiers, greatly appreciated entertainers like Toby Keith who gave their time to give a little bit of cheer to these dedicated soldiers and families. Again, thanks for your review.
This song was so powerful when he made it and its still powerful now! No matter what anyone says. This song was out after the 9/11 attack. It helped us Americans be strong throughout that whole depressing year.
Wow.. when you see that pic you can tell it's Toby's Daddy... they look just alike... Toby writes the songs that he has lived.. some funny, some patriotic, some heartfelt... Pls God let him completely recover from his stomach cancer.. We need men like Toby Keith in this world.
He traveled all of the world singing for the troops for free. One of the most patriotic Americans that ever lived.😢
This video is a compilation of his USO concert performances of this song. Among the things the USO (United Service Organization) does is arrange for celebrities to entertain the troops - especially deployed troops.
i did 3 tours in afghanistan and toby came out multiple times with the uso he wrote this song right after 911 he wrote this not only for the troops but for the American people he is a wonderful dude and even with his current health issues he still supports our troops
Thank you for standing in the gap. Keeping our great country safe ♥️
Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
It's a decades long tradition to entertain the troops abroad. Take a look at the history of the late American comedian, Bob Hope.
I believe Bob adopted America as his home, or maybe we adopted him. I think Bob was British by birth. His Christmas tours to visit the troops overseas were an annual event. I think you can still find the video of most of those shows online. He always seemed to make an effort to show the faces of the crowd so people back home might have a chance to see a loved one.
@@scottgorski7931 True that!! I'd forgotten that tidbit.
When my son was stationed in Iraq during Iraqi Freedom, The Charlie Daniels band came to their camp. Joe was on duty so he didn't get to the concert but Charlie and the band came by the hangar where Joe and his squad were working and spent a good half an hour with them, posed for photos and the whole shebang. It meant a great deal to the guys.
Remembering how we felt at that time, as Joe's loved ones, although I hadn't heard it at the time, I can well imagine how we'd have loved this song back then. I had a great-nephew there at the time, as well but he was never in a forward area. Joe, otoh, was a tank repairman and he's a slight guy, but superquick. Even though he was the squad leader, when they timed each guy's speed at getting out of their tank and hooking up to a damaged tank with chains and getting back inside their tank, Joe was fastest. He admitted that he did that job most often as he felt it was his duty as the fastest guy. Fortunately, we didn't know that until he was safely home. I can't imagine knowing that when he was over there. He always talked about working in the hangar and so in my Pollyanna mom way, I had this silly little picture of him like the Mr Fixit guy, safely in his hangar waiting for the tanks to be brought to him. As it was, when I learned about this, even though he was safely home by then, I lost a good bit of sleep over it, I can assure you! I remember asking questions about it. like, "So, were there like people shooting at you when you did that?" "Oh, no, mom. Because the tanks always broke down in nice secure places." (Rotten sarcastic kid.)
sounds like u did a mighty fine job at raising that kid lol
THANK YOU for raising a superhero! ❤🤍💙 🇺🇸👊✌️
As others have said “a sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back” lyric in the song is the 9/11 attacks.
Love this song! You should watch American Soilder as well. Grateful to all who serve. Have a couple of family \friends who talk about the Brits they served with over seas. Ya'lls military rules too!! Hmm... red, white, and blue best colors for our flags!🇺🇸🇬🇧
Another song for y'all is Aaron Tippon "Where the Stars and Stripes, and the Eagle Flys" came out less than a week after Sept. 11
That song and his performance gives me chills! God bless America!
Shortly after the 9-11 attack on the United States, many artists in country music came out with songs (not sure about other genres as I only listen to country 99% of the time). Of the many most notable songs that came out IMO the most soul hitting one is by Alan Jackson. Here is the full title to the video on youtube the first time is was ever sang in front of an audience "Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) (CMA Awards 2001)" And yes that day the world did stop turning, it wasn't just our country who pulled together, many of our allies jumped immediately to defend and help us, THANK YOU to those countries and their citizens!
Thank you everybody who has served, for your service to this great country! ❤❤❤ we love you all!
Hello folks, Today was my first time sitting in with you and I want to thank you for allowing me to do that! I enjoyed the time I spent with all of you so I subscribed and left a like for you while I was here! So glad to see Toby made it across the pond again! Nothing can replace our National Anthem, but this song does have it's place in our society. Toby Keith paid his own way to entertain the troops all over the world, in war torn countries! FABULOUS REACTION FOLKS!
This unbelievably patriotic song was written to highlight the overwhelming response of the American war machine should she be called into service. If only we can respond equally to the tyranny within before the Republic is lost forever. God bless America. her service members and her children.
Most patriotic man. He made numerous visits to our troops.
In the US the organization is called the United Service Organization (USO) it was started the fourth of February 1941. For nearly fifty years he was the name and face of the USO, that was Bob Hope. From WW2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Lebanon Civil War, the Iran-Iraq War and the Persian Gulf War. Not bad for something that started as a radio show then morphed into providing "Wholesome Entertainment" for the young troops far away from home, to live shows in all over the world and even conflict areas to this day..
I literally love this man, sincerely and completely. Lost my son in Afghanistan ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I stand and salute you sir!! I lost a brother when you lost your son!! He will be considered a Hero the rest of my life. Air Force 6 year veteran, thank you for raising your son to be honorable to serve his country!!!
Famous singers across all genres visit military bases especially in times of war as you can see it's a hell of a morale booster. It happens quite frequently. This song in particular came out right after 9/11. So many are away from their families for months and months at a time. My old man fought in two wars, he's a Marine.
This was in response to 9/11 & I can tell you as a New Yorker & a patriot this song gets me emotional every time I hear it
Horrible horrible time that i will never ever forget. I was in tears for days after the towers fell. To see the jumpers jumping out of the building they the dozens falling to their death, this song was written in response of to the 9/11 attacks.
Goosebumps every time this plays
As many mentioned this song was written directly after and because of 9-11, this is a very important song to us. And it reminds us of the one time the country was not divided.. we were all upset and we all came together and everyone agreed that someone was going to pay for what they did.
Sad times but also good times since the country was united together
After 9-1-1, Toby Keith wrote this song to show our anger with the attacks. He also volunteered for several USO tours, donated money from the sales of his song to relief support, and tried to raise the moral of the country. Mission accomplished.
He wrote this in response to 9/11. The whole country needed to uplifted. Especially the troops after the time of the attack. This song is a huge deal to our country
I watch every reactor that does this song. I'm happy you guys like it. ❤
I think this was the first song that came out after 9/11 and I still rock this song to this day. I love this song.
It was written for his Dad and after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. GOD BLESS EVERYONE🙏😇❤️🇺🇲
This was in response to 9/11 and the attack on our country. When Toby says “a mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back “he is referring to the attack on our country!
So glad y’all did this one 💪🏻
They don’t appear glad…just bored.
Doesn’t matter how many times I hear this song. Always get goosebumps and teary-eyed. RIP Toby Keith.
The morale of soldiers is fine. It is to show appreciation.
The entertainments for the troops is typically put on by USO. The oldest memories I recall were with Bob Hope & many others. The USO travels everywhere in the world for the troops. Bob Hope once said the performances would occur in either inactive zones or where lulls in the war were apparent but that there were times when fighting would break out and the shows would go on as long as it appeared safe. As Toby said in the beginning there men & women dying so we could rest peacefully in our beds. Entertaining the troops is the least we can do. Those that go out to entertain the troops have done so without pay.
this song was for the 9-11 attacks,written by Toby. He used to travel to the military bases, but has now become very ill. Yes, this is an American Patriotic song before our government went left of center.
The black eye was 9/11 sneak attack. We lit up their country with bombs like 4th of July. Gives me chills
This song is about the USA response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as a tribute to his father who died in March of 2001 in a car accident. His father was a Vietnam Veteran who was proud of his country. Toby Keith really looked up to his father and wanted to honor him and his service to this country. Toby Keith never actually served in the military but is very supportive of the US Military.
At first Toby Keith didn't intend to record this song on a CD but the commandant of the Marine Corps persuaded Toby to record this song. What finally persuaded him to record it was so that it can be played for the military troops when he wasn't there to sing it for them. He wanted to initially keep the song for just the troops but people ended up hearing it and loved it. People wanted to be able to listen to it when ever they want to so he finally released it to the public as well.
RIP Toby Keith!!! WELL done sir!!!
Love Toby, he's been really sick 😢
This Tennessee girl loves Country Music.
Here's one for Mrs.Bloke Chris Stapleton, COLD at the CMA'S it's the best !
What's crazy is this was almost not a relased song Toby Keith originally made it for only the troops to hear when he went overseas
Another of his patriotic songs is "American Soldier". He also has some pretty funny videos you should watch: I Ain't As Good As I Once Was, I Love This Bar, I Wanna Talk About Me, How Do You Like Me Now and of course, Red Solo Cup. He is a great person and patriot and we all wish him a speedy recovery from stomach cancer! Love him!
Who's your daddy is better than I love this bar
I’m American and I can’t hear this song even today without crying. I’m also from Oklahoma one town over from where Toby grew up and still lives.
He wrote this song in response to 911 and you don’t realize what it meant to us over here in helping us heal after that horrible day. ❤️🇺🇸
Yeah it's a uso tour. Uso is a great organization.
Fun fact: when Toby sings, “a mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back”, it was originally supposed to be “a mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in Iraq.”
But it was decided that would be too inflaming.
I don’t know, truth is truth…
RIP Toby. A true American
We don't really need anything to keep our moral up. We are 100% Red White and Blue all of the time. To all of our allies, THANK YOU. Espescially NZ, I know that you feel slighted. I was
friends with a gal from NZ for years... She always said that they weren't recoginized enough. I Agree.
You are a VERY important part of the Allies, also. We deeply appreciate ALL of you! Thank You!
Yes! Not only Toby Keith went to visit the troops, many Amazing, award winning singing artists, flew out to visit the troops!❤
Glad to see you reacting to a great American singer, filming many scenes overseas in combat zones. I wish you'd all hop on a plane and come visit the States, preferably a southern State like Texas. It'd open your eyes to what this is all about and you'd get to have some mighty-fine food in the process! Come visit us sometime, you won't regret it! As a Veteran, I never saw Toby Keith while he was on tour, but we all rocked his songs regardless. Take care, and have an awesome day over there in the UK!
THANK YOU. For your service, your sacrifice, your Family's sacrifice, and my Family's freedom and safety.
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It's a song about 9-11-2001, you should look at "Where were you the Day the World stopped turning, Alan Jackson. ❤ Tody Keith has Cancer, and just strat touring again
USO tours, United Services Organization. Been around since WW2 to entertain the troops. Other country's/allied troops are also entertained.
Prayers for Toby he is fighting cancer at the moment 🇺🇸 🤠
I meet more celebrities in my 4 years in the Marines than all of my other 32 combined. One day randomly in my chow hall I turned around and Kal Penn was just sitting there. Lutinetenant dan, Barack Obama, I was hoping Forrest Gump would make an appearance but I wasnt that lucky.
You met Barak Obama? I have never met or even seen a President in person.
Toby is a big supporter of the USO and goes all over entertaining the troops.
A song that will live in infamy, that’s Patriotism Y’all, God Bless Toby and watch over him through his difficult times.
It really should be our National Anthem. This brilliant musician has entertained our troops for years. He has been fighting stomach cancer. I’ve spoken with him. He’s hanging in there. He mentioned all our national symbols in this song. (The eagle, the freedom bell, the Statue of Liberty and “Old Glory,” our flag.) ♥️💕♥️
Another good one to react to from that same time period is Alan Jackson’s “Where Were You”
After 9/11 the Queen had our national anthem played. I watched people from the UK crying for America and while I was crying for my country it brought me comfort.
Ragged old Flag by johnny cash goes very well with this song
Yes, he goes to Army bases. The intent is to boost moral. These music, comedic, and NFL Cheerleader tours are sponsored Moral, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).
He goes to US Military Bases, correction.
4:23 Wednesday Addams and Malibu’s Most Wanted look confused and untouched by the entire theme or purpose of this song.
That's hilarious!
Toby did the USO type of tour entertaining our troops, fighting to kill terrorists, Bin Laden, Al Queda and ISIS.
Toby Keith has a rather extensive catalog of patriotic music. His work with the USO is a great way to relieve a bit of stress for our troops deployed and a way to remind them what they are fighting for and that despite the garbage that gets put on the news Americans support them and are truly thankful for their service. I wish we had a USO stop on board when I was in the Navy.
Post 9-11, we needed that song, it is him, went to Iraq and Afghanistan
Unfortunately Toby Keith is fighting stomach cancer now. 😢
He was performing in front of troops from 1st Infantry division in Kosova Herzegovina in that area
I miss the patriotic heart we all had as American's after 9-11. God rest those souls. Felt some of it return when 45 was in office. You 3 look like a sweet family. Thank you for playing To be Keith's song. ❤
"Felt some of it return when 45 was in office" 😂🤣
I hope that was sarcasm.
Last time I felt that way was when 44 was in office and Osama was killed.
We also came together after Katrina.
@@benjaminodem392 I'm happy you felt that way! Loving America is a personal and shared experience. ✌❤
We were angry when it was written. This song came out after the 9/11 attacks. This song rallied our country in a dark time.