After his wife committed suicide he put out a very personal album. "Life Ain't Always beautiful " is a song about the heartache he was going through. He also has a good song "Nothing on but the Radio"
Gary Allan is from California and he has what many call the Bakersfield sound. I've seen him live in concert many times and he's always phenomenal. He has a very good album that was written after his wife committed suicide and the emotions are definitely felt through that album. I saw him in concert shortly after and you could tell that he was struggling to sing some of the songs. He has a list of great songs but two of my favorite are Man-to-Man and I Get Off on the Pain.
This song officially made me a Gary Allan fan in the Fall of 1999 when it came out. It was one of those songs at the time that I just couldn't wait to hear on the radio again, and every time I did hear it, it blew me away and gave me chills. I absolutely love everything about it, from the beautiful haunting melody, the lead and steel guitar, Gary's smoky vocals, and just the whole dark and brooding feel of it. It's still my most favorite song of his, personally. Also, the video is just so cool, and it fits the song perfectly, imo. Gary is one of those artists who has remained very underrated despite having a string of hits that went from 1996 up to the early 2010s. I especially enjoy his first six albums when his music was a mix of traditional country, honky tonk, and rock influences. My favorites are 1998's It Would Be You and 1999's Smoke Rings In The Dark. More of his singles I recommend hearing are "It Would Be You," "Loving You Against My Will," "Right Where I Need To Be," "Man To Man," and "Best I Ever Had." You also can't go wrong with just about any album cut from those first six albums of his. Btw, I'm also someone who is almost always attracted to the music and overall sound of a song first and only pay attention to the lyrics on repeated listens, so I get Keith's reaction to this song.
Absolutely awesome reaction, love it when yall really get into the details of the songs. Gary Allen is one of my all time favorite artists, not just because of his music, but for all that he has been through in his life.
I’m right there with you. Gary Allen is extremely underrated. They said this was a masterpiece, but that is really Gary, HE is the masterpiece. He sings from a place of knowledge and sorrow
Finally, the Perfect Bourbon Song. The discovery of Legendary Gary Allan! So much goodness, So Many Hits…So Much Tragedy. Gary has the “Bakersfield Sound” The Best I Ever Had Life Ain’t Always Beautiful The One. He is an Artist that would blow y’all away.
Gary Allan has the SMOOTHEST voice out there. He can literally take an average song and just make it sound different. It’s not his best, but he’s got a song called “Bourbon Borderline”
Gary Allen is the best. Been my favorite since this song. He does his own thing and is still putting out great songs. You should do Waste Of A Whiskey Drink. Its hilarious!!
This was my go to song frequently after a personal tragedy in 1999, tore my heart out but I couldn't stop listening to it. I'm so glad you got to hear it. Thank you Donna for giving them a 2nd shot at Gary Allen.
Gary Allen is one of the most underrated artists ever. He's always been one of my favorite singers since I was a kid. He's got some really great songs.
This was the first Gary Allen song I ever heard, blew me outta the water. You didn't like your first GA experience (Tough Little Boys) so I was pleased to see you enjoyed this one. *Edited to add: I find most of his videos a little weird but - close your eyes and listen and you'll find a whole lot to like.
Gary Allan is my favorite cpuntry artist. He has 40 songs that make you think and get in your feelings. His songs are so real. And he has quite a few songs that cross over to country rock or even blues. He is phenomenal. Also. His wife killer herself in the mid 2000s. If you know that information and listen to his first CD After that happened you can just feel the heartbreak and grief in every song. There is nothing like it.
Gary has long been one of my favorites . This has always been one of my go to songs, but the one that gets me and helped me through so many nights is "Every storm runs out of rain!" He has one of the most heart breaking stories, which contributed some to him not having hit as big as he could. And you did do one of his.. not one of his better ones, IMO. Dustin.. It has always had that AZ or NM feel to it to me, too. Thanks guys.
Gary Allan is my favorite simply because his songs tend to make you feel something, make you think, or make you reflect. He's so underrated it is criminal. Plus, he's lived many of his songs, so the songs hit harder. His wife killed herself after suffering from severe migraines and depression. She was also an airline stewardess, if memory serves me well, and so "Watching Airplanes" and "Right Where I Need To Be" are sort of references to that. There were a couple albums that sort of revolved around Gary's grief over losing his wife, and then he snapped out of it with "No Regrets", and with that song, he'd sometimes choke up on stage, take a swig of Jack Daniels, and power through it. So the sadness, grief, loss, lonliness in his songs and in his voice has a touch of authenticity. Other artists, even the greatest and most popular don't really live their songs and bring stuff like Gary out in people. Gotta do more Gary Allan songs! Edit: I believe you did see a Gary Allan song before, and if I remember right, you guys thought he was too studio produced/manufactured. I believe the song was "Songs About Rain". I thought you both were wrong about that assumption, if it was indeed you guys that said it (I watch many reaction channels about Gary Allan's music). For the record, Gary Allan isn't one to conform to studio exec BS, and I think he recently dropped his label and is going for straight to online productions of his music and videos. I could be wrong on that though. He ditched the hat to symbolically show he was ditching the manufactured-ness that was popular at the time in country (and still is today). Oh, and some influences on Gary are the likes of Del Shannon, and he even does a cover of "Runaway". He's also in that Bakersfield sound along with Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens, and Merle Haggard. But it shouldn't be surprising since Gary is a California boy. So toss in a lil bit of that surfer rock from the 50s in there too. YOU MUST GO DOWN THE GARY ALLAN RABBITHOLE! You'll thank me later!
Gary Allen is amazing. Now considered an older singer, but He can keep up with the best of old country like George Jones, Waylon, Johnny Cash, John Conlee, Conway, and John Anderson. Dwight Yoakam is another one that is now considered old, but can run with the older ones. He has so many great songs. Here's some great ones by Gary: The One, Right Where I need To Be, Best I Ever Had, Life Ain't Always Beautiful, Get Off On the Pain, Watching Airplanes, Loving You Against My Will, Tough Little Boys, Songs About Rain, Man to Man, Learning How to Bend, and Her Man. in October of 2004 Gary's wife committed suicide, and his songs got really deep afterwards for awhile. But still, all really good.
So I’m late to see this but I am loving how much y’all love Gary’s voice! He’s been my favorite since he first came out in 96. I’m from Texas but I lived in the Phoenix area for 4 years in the early 2000s. Several times he would have a concert and give all the proceeds to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He didn’t write this song. My favorite song his is The One and I also really like It A’int the Whiskey.
This has always been my favorite Gary Allan song. He had some other great songs. I see that others have suggested "Songs about Rain" and "Life Ain't Always Beautiful". I would second those and add "Tough Little Boys" to the list of future reactions.
Gary Allen has such a wonderful voice. Conway Twitty has a growl but so does Gary Allen. I'm not saying they sound the same. Apparently I like guys who growl when they sing. It's a beautiful song. I might have to replay this video! Thanks guys.
This song is, as the kids say, a vibe. It draws you in and keeps you hanging on until the last note. It helps that I’ve never heard another song even remotely like it.
Ive loved this song since it first came out. Just now, for the first time I realized how eerily similar this sounds like it could have been a Roy Orbison song.
Yea you pretty much hit the nail on the head! Hes basically saying i know im not the right man for you; we're just too different. So im gonna leave before you have to tell me to leave
G'day boys, This bloke and this song remind me of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game"... but I could be wrong 🥴 Dustin, glad to see the hat get dusted off for the day...🙂 Keith, did the shirt fit, or did it end up being a wall hanging?...😏 🙃🐨🇦🇺
Who doesnt listen to lyrics. For good artists its just as important as the music. I must have super powers because im able to listen to the music and the lyrics. Just giving you a hard time. You have a great channel and its one of my favorites. Just brought it up because other reactors say the same thing you did.
Hey guys I just found you and love your videos. If you want a real treat check out country Boy live in London and hold on. No shit, if you loved the studio version you'll be blown away. Please check it out.
He has to many good ones like don't tell Mama, bourbon borderline, it ain't the whiskey, watching airplanes, waste of a whiskey drink, ruthless, every storm and that's just off the top of my head
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Speaking of over-engineered songs, didn't Shania Twain become super famous due to being married to Mutt Lange? I mean Shania is talented and super hot, but Mutt Lange is one talented SOB. She's got songs that sound like Def Leppard songs. haha
Gary Allen in my opinion is the most underrated country artists today his music is phenomenal
I would almost agree but kinda could argue him being the most underrated. I'd probably have Chris Cagle at the top of that list.
I agree with you completely
Not the most underrated artist, but this entire album is definitely criminally underrated.
Totally agree!! I have been a huge fan forever!!
He’s definitely underrated.
I love Gary Allen!!!! He’s so underrated!!!!!
Every storm runs out of rain!
I second this song!
Third it…
Add my vote!
Added to the list. -Dustin
Beside this song, one of my favorites by him is "Life Ain't Always Beautiful".
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Keith, you’re thinking of Chris Issac - Wicked Games.
The lyrics are Powerful…I wish y’all would have relistened live.
After his wife committed suicide he put out a very personal album. "Life Ain't Always beautiful " is a song about the heartache he was going through. He also has a good song "Nothing on but the Radio"
Added to the list. -Dustin
Nothing on the radio is awesome
Gary Allan has some great songs. Too bad I never hear him on the radio anymore.
Gary Allan is from California and he has what many call the Bakersfield sound. I've seen him live in concert many times and he's always phenomenal. He has a very good album that was written after his wife committed suicide and the emotions are definitely felt through that album. I saw him in concert shortly after and you could tell that he was struggling to sing some of the songs. He has a list of great songs but two of my favorite are Man-to-Man and I Get Off on the Pain.
I love Man To Man.
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Love Gary Allen. His song, songs about rain is incredible
This song officially made me a Gary Allan fan in the Fall of 1999 when it came out. It was one of those songs at the time that I just couldn't wait to hear on the radio again, and every time I did hear it, it blew me away and gave me chills. I absolutely love everything about it, from the beautiful haunting melody, the lead and steel guitar, Gary's smoky vocals, and just the whole dark and brooding feel of it. It's still my most favorite song of his, personally. Also, the video is just so cool, and it fits the song perfectly, imo.
Gary is one of those artists who has remained very underrated despite having a string of hits that went from 1996 up to the early 2010s. I especially enjoy his first six albums when his music was a mix of traditional country, honky tonk, and rock influences. My favorites are 1998's It Would Be You and 1999's Smoke Rings In The Dark. More of his singles I recommend hearing are "It Would Be You," "Loving You Against My Will," "Right Where I Need To Be," "Man To Man," and "Best I Ever Had." You also can't go wrong with just about any album cut from those first six albums of his.
Btw, I'm also someone who is almost always attracted to the music and overall sound of a song first and only pay attention to the lyrics on repeated listens, so I get Keith's reaction to this song.
Added to the list. -Dustin
His best song is RIGHT WHERE I NEED TO BE...AWESOME SONG
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Absolutely awesome reaction, love it when yall really get into the details of the songs. Gary Allen is one of my all time favorite artists, not just because of his music, but for all that he has been through in his life.
I’m right there with you. Gary Allen is extremely underrated. They said this was a masterpiece, but that is really Gary, HE is the masterpiece. He sings from a place of knowledge and sorrow
Finally, the Perfect Bourbon Song. The discovery of Legendary Gary Allan! So much goodness, So Many Hits…So Much Tragedy. Gary has the “Bakersfield Sound”
The Best I Ever Had
Life Ain’t Always Beautiful
The One.
He is an Artist that would blow y’all away.
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Gary Allan has the SMOOTHEST voice out there. He can literally take an average song and just make it sound different.
It’s not his best, but he’s got a song called “Bourbon Borderline”
Added to the list. -Dustin
Gary Allen is the best. Been my favorite since this song. He does his own thing and is still putting out great songs. You should do Waste Of A Whiskey Drink. Its hilarious!!
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This was my go to song frequently after a personal tragedy in 1999, tore my heart out but I couldn't stop listening to it. I'm so glad you got to hear it.
Thank you Donna for giving them a 2nd shot at Gary Allen.
Thank you Danielle. I also listen to it repeatedly anytime I happen onto this song. I just love the sound of it.
Gary Allen is one of the most underrated artists ever. He's always been one of my favorite singers since I was a kid. He's got some really great songs.
He's got some bangers watching airplanes songs about rain man to man
My faves!
Her Man is another great song to of his!🥰
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This was the first Gary Allen song I ever heard, blew me outta the water. You didn't like your first GA experience (Tough Little Boys) so I was pleased to see you enjoyed this one. *Edited to add: I find most of his videos a little weird but - close your eyes and listen and you'll find a whole lot to like.
Not only one of my favorite songs BY him... One of my favorite songs EVER...🌹🦋
Songs about rain is my favorite! Good to see y’all back!
Agreed!
One of my favorite songs by him is Don't Tell Mama.
Hey y'all!! I love this man. So under appreciated and under rated. This song is, in my opinion, his best.
More Gary Allen is needed!
My fave song of his is Songs About Rain. He has a fabulous voice
Gary Allan is my favorite cpuntry artist. He has 40 songs that make you think and get in your feelings. His songs are so real. And he has quite a few songs that cross over to country rock or even blues. He is phenomenal. Also. His wife killer herself in the mid 2000s. If you know that information and listen to his first CD After that happened you can just feel the heartbreak and grief in every song. There is nothing like it.
Gary has long been one of my favorites . This has always been one of my go to songs, but the one that gets me and helped me through so many nights is "Every storm runs out of rain!" He has one of the most heart breaking stories, which contributed some to him not having hit as big as he could. And you did do one of his.. not one of his better ones, IMO. Dustin.. It has always had that AZ or NM feel to it to me, too. Thanks guys.
Added to the list. -Dustin
I think this is my favorite Gary Allen song. A very, very good artist.
First Gary Allan song i heard was "Songs about rain."
I love me some Gary Allen.
I loved the song. What a fantastic voice. Great reaction. I love when you go into detail about the song.
Every time I hear this played I think wow what a great song!
Hugely underrated artist! He has a rough story. He puts his hurt into his music and you can feel it. He puts on an amazing show also!
Gary Allan is my favorite simply because his songs tend to make you feel something, make you think, or make you reflect. He's so underrated it is criminal. Plus, he's lived many of his songs, so the songs hit harder. His wife killed herself after suffering from severe migraines and depression. She was also an airline stewardess, if memory serves me well, and so "Watching Airplanes" and "Right Where I Need To Be" are sort of references to that. There were a couple albums that sort of revolved around Gary's grief over losing his wife, and then he snapped out of it with "No Regrets", and with that song, he'd sometimes choke up on stage, take a swig of Jack Daniels, and power through it. So the sadness, grief, loss, lonliness in his songs and in his voice has a touch of authenticity. Other artists, even the greatest and most popular don't really live their songs and bring stuff like Gary out in people. Gotta do more Gary Allan songs!
Edit: I believe you did see a Gary Allan song before, and if I remember right, you guys thought he was too studio produced/manufactured. I believe the song was "Songs About Rain". I thought you both were wrong about that assumption, if it was indeed you guys that said it (I watch many reaction channels about Gary Allan's music). For the record, Gary Allan isn't one to conform to studio exec BS, and I think he recently dropped his label and is going for straight to online productions of his music and videos. I could be wrong on that though. He ditched the hat to symbolically show he was ditching the manufactured-ness that was popular at the time in country (and still is today).
Oh, and some influences on Gary are the likes of Del Shannon, and he even does a cover of "Runaway". He's also in that Bakersfield sound along with Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens, and Merle Haggard. But it shouldn't be surprising since Gary is a California boy. So toss in a lil bit of that surfer rock from the 50s in there too.
YOU MUST GO DOWN THE GARY ALLAN RABBITHOLE! You'll thank me later!
Gary Allen is amazing. Now considered an older singer, but He can keep up with the best of old country like George Jones, Waylon, Johnny Cash, John Conlee, Conway, and John Anderson. Dwight Yoakam is another one that is now considered old, but can run with the older ones. He has so many great songs. Here's some great ones by Gary: The One, Right Where I need To Be, Best I Ever Had, Life Ain't Always Beautiful, Get Off On the Pain, Watching Airplanes, Loving You Against My Will, Tough Little Boys, Songs About Rain, Man to Man, Learning How to Bend, and Her Man. in October of 2004 Gary's wife committed suicide, and his songs got really deep afterwards for awhile. But still, all really good.
So I’m late to see this but I am loving how much y’all love Gary’s voice! He’s been my favorite since he first came out in 96. I’m from Texas but I lived in the Phoenix area for 4 years in the early 2000s. Several times he would have a concert and give all the proceeds to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He didn’t write this song. My favorite song his is The One and I also really like It A’int the Whiskey.
I’ve added this votes. Really awesome to hear that he gives to children’s hospitals -Dustin
This has always been my favorite Gary Allan song. He had some other great songs. I see that others have suggested "Songs about Rain" and "Life Ain't Always Beautiful". I would second those and add "Tough Little Boys" to the list of future reactions.
Votes and song request added. -Dustin
If I remember right y'all did his song tough little boys
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You guys gonna have to pull the cue cards back out 😂😂
Gary Allen has such a wonderful voice. Conway Twitty has a growl but so does Gary Allen. I'm not saying they sound the same. Apparently I like guys who growl when they sing.
It's a beautiful song. I might have to replay this video!
Thanks guys.
Must be a big James Hetfield fan. His growls are epic. - Keith
My favorite song of his is Get Off On The Pain
This song is, as the kids say, a vibe. It draws you in and keeps you hanging on until the last note. It helps that I’ve never heard another song even remotely like it.
Agreed. The vibe is strong with this one. - Keith
One of my favorite artists!
I believe this was the title track for his debut album in 99
You guys would have a lot of fun going down the Gary Allen Rabbit Hole!
Ive loved this song since it first came out. Just now, for the first time I realized how eerily similar this sounds like it could have been a Roy Orbison song.
Orbison was who I the name I was looking for and just couldn't get off the tip of my tongue. - Keith
SONGS ABOUT RAIN.
that song always gave me Bob Seger mixed with Chris Isaaks vibes.
I love his voice.
i subscribed bc you reacted to gary allan. he's the greatest.
Used heart for sale was his debut album. It had Her Man on it.
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I got see Gray Allen in concert in October of 2021 one of best concert I been too
Gary Allan is a great guitar player - he might not be up there with Keith Urban or Brad Paisley - but still a great guitarist
Yea you pretty much hit the nail on the head! Hes basically saying i know im not the right man for you; we're just too different. So im gonna leave before you have to tell me to leave
G'day boys,
This bloke and this song remind me of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game"... but I could be wrong 🥴
Dustin, glad to see the hat get dusted off for the day...🙂
Keith, did the shirt fit, or did it end up being a wall hanging?...😏
🙃🐨🇦🇺
It's the video when he's on there local variety show.
Billy Idol did Dancing with Myself, Springsteen did Dancing in the Dark.😊😊
Oh, rite! - Keith
Keith look up Wicked Game by Chris Issak and see if that's what your thinking of, the music style is similar.
Songs about Rain is a good one of Gary's too
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Gary Allen is a very good singer, and my choice of bourbon is Lady Liberty.
He's just as good live. And check out "Sorry" off the dame album
Hahaha! Welcome to the best singer.
Who doesnt listen to lyrics. For good artists its just as important as the music. I must have super powers because im able to listen to the music and the lyrics. Just giving you a hard time. You have a great channel and its one of my favorites. Just brought it up because other reactors say the same thing you did.
Votes added. -Dustin
Her Man is a good song by home
Added that vote -Dustin
I really feel like you guys would like his song "alright guy".
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Check out gary allan songs about rain, man to man, and the one they are absolutely phenomenal songs
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I love all his songs, but my favorite is a cover, Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning).
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Chris Isaac wicked game is what I assume you were looking for
Sounds like Chris Isaak wicked games
Wonder if you was thinking he sounds similar to Dwight Yokum?
he performs in owensboro kentucky often.. cheap tickets
Hey guys I just found you and love your videos. If you want a real treat check out country Boy live in London and hold on. No shit, if you loved the studio version you'll be blown away. Please check it out.
BTW he has a song titled Bourbon Borderling
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Your close by saying Arizona.He's a Cali boy.
Chris isaak
she doesn' + love him; SO he's up and leaving like "smoke rings in dark "
Stray Cats i think is who i think you are thinking of,
I was thinking of Roy Orbison. I'm not sure why it took forever to get that off the tip of my tongue. - Keith
You should check out his song Best I ever had
He has to many good ones like don't tell Mama, bourbon borderline, it ain't the whiskey, watching airplanes, waste of a whiskey drink, ruthless, every storm and that's just off the top of my head
@kennethabebdroth8513 oh yeah he has many good songs
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Speaking of over-engineered songs, didn't Shania Twain become super famous due to being married to Mutt Lange? I mean Shania is talented and super hot, but Mutt Lange is one talented SOB. She's got songs that sound like Def Leppard songs. haha
Keith... it reminds you of CHRIS ISAAK WICKED GAME. You're welcome.