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  • Cody Johnson - Travelin' Soldier (Acoustic)
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    Known for his explosive live shows and electrifying stage presence, COJO Music / Warner Music Nashville Platinum recording artist Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. In the last year, Johnson, who MusicRow predicts “just might be the future of real country music,” has released a critically acclaimed, award-winning feature-length documentary (Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story), delivered two celebrated albums (Human The Double Album and A Cody Johnson Christmas), sent his most successful single to country radio with “’Til You Can’t”, added to more RIAA platinum and gold singles and album certifications, played sold-out concerts and more. In fact, Johnson increased his worldwide streams by nearly One Billion in 2021, growing from Two Billion to nearly Three Billion streams.
    Johnson’s new album Human The Double Album has received tremendous media praise making the ‘best-of’ lists with All Music (Favorite Country Albums of 2021, Human), Billboard (15 Best Country Songs of 2021, “’Til You Can’t), Holler (Country Records of the Year, Human), New York Times (Best Album of 2021, Human), Saving Country Music Best Mainstream Country Albums of 2021, Human), Taste of Country (Best Country Albums of 2021, Human and Top Country Songs of 2021, “’Til You Can’t), Yardbarker's (Country Music’s Biggest Breakout Stars of 2021) and more.
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    #CodyJohnson #TravelinSoldier #Acoustic

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  • @brantrobinson6975
    @brantrobinson6975 8 місяців тому +3081

    Still waiting on this to hit Spotify 👀👀

  • @soccerfreak429
    @soccerfreak429 2 роки тому +6191

    May be overreacting, but I think this is the best cover of anything I've heard. Love this dude

    • @JSchube21
      @JSchube21 2 роки тому +116

      Not overreacting at all. I said the exact same thing

    • @GTA4nut56
      @GTA4nut56 2 роки тому +94

      That title belongs to Hurt by Mr Cash himself

    • @mercedes4364
      @mercedes4364 2 роки тому +22

      Not overreacting at all.

    • @harleygreene442
      @harleygreene442 2 роки тому +6

      I agree💚

    • @sgilbs1
      @sgilbs1 2 роки тому +42

      @@GTA4nut56 kinda hard to beat a cover that was so good the man who wrote it said “that’s not my song anymore.”

  • @ImSmittenFishing
    @ImSmittenFishing 10 місяців тому +698

    My mom used to let me sing my heart out to her on Snapchat. Whether it was good or bad, she said it made her day. Cody Johnson’s version was one of the last songs I sang to her before she passed away this April. Love you mama.

    • @adamshirley4549
      @adamshirley4549 6 місяців тому +9

      I’m sorry for your loss. Cherish those memories brother. I remember the one song my granny used to sing to me all the time. Satin sheets. Still tears me up to listen to it

    • @nainoapeterson7871
      @nainoapeterson7871 5 місяців тому +3

      That’s awesome bro. When I was a kid my mom loved playing this on repeat. so this song reminds me of my mom too.

    • @dondada624
      @dondada624 5 місяців тому +2

      Great memory! You made me remember the last song I sang to my mom before she passed this past July. Thank you for that 🙏

    • @Adam-sw8cc
      @Adam-sw8cc 5 місяців тому +2

      💔💔

    • @Janellabelle
      @Janellabelle 5 місяців тому +2

      Is his version lyrically different?

  • @owen1438
    @owen1438 8 місяців тому +645

    I know it’s cliché to say that a cover is better than the original.
    But holy damn, this is the most heavenly thing I’ve ever heard.

    • @NJDEVIL91923
      @NJDEVIL91923 7 місяців тому +1

      idk he literally mumbled through half of it...

    • @DimiG88
      @DimiG88 7 місяців тому +12

      I agree. I don't think the original comes close.

    • @deedeedoodoo2518
      @deedeedoodoo2518 6 місяців тому +25

      @@NJDEVIL91923No he didn’t lmao hater

    • @NJDEVIL91923
      @NJDEVIL91923 6 місяців тому +1

      @@deedeedoodoo2518 not hating at all i like most of his music but im not wrong he mumbled his way through half the song

    • @johnmaher4972
      @johnmaher4972 5 місяців тому +7

      @@NJDEVIL91923I’m sorry but no he sang it perfectly

  • @xandalynnewebster5312
    @xandalynnewebster5312 2 роки тому +3061

    I'm not even embarrassed by how many times I've listened to this. It's so peaceful and emotional. I need it in my life forever.

    • @milesgriffin8910
      @milesgriffin8910 2 роки тому +9

      Same dear, how are you doing today

    • @equestrian4days330
      @equestrian4days330 2 роки тому +13

      Dude same. I’ve never been one to like a song so much that I can’t stop playing it… but this song I can’t stop going to UA-cam to listen to it

    • @arcx23
      @arcx23 2 роки тому +2

      Twinz

    • @milesgriffin8910
      @milesgriffin8910 2 роки тому +1

      @@arcx23 how are you doing today pretty

    • @hunterstiltner7556
      @hunterstiltner7556 2 роки тому +8

      @@milesgriffin8910 bruh💀

  • @TheBritishPatriot
    @TheBritishPatriot 2 роки тому +4130

    Cody seriously needs to release an Acoustic Sessions Album, these are all fantastic!

  • @paullee2177
    @paullee2177 Рік тому +946

    A great version. I'm a retire AF Vietnam vet, makes me think of all those who didn't make it home. They will never be forgotten. Thanks you.

  • @Anonymous-fu5ok
    @Anonymous-fu5ok Рік тому +152

    I was born in 1970. Sometime in the early 90s my mom visited a traveling display of the Vietnam memorial wall. She found a name on the wall and I watched her start crying. She told me she had a boyfriend before my dad and he was killed in Vietnam. My mom has since passed away.
    I always think about that when I hear this song.

  • @jimmyfair3806
    @jimmyfair3806 Рік тому +1007

    Being 18, I had enlisted 1 year before September 11th, 2001. I did two tours overseas right after the attack and lost close friends of mine to war. The dixie chicks version of this song was out at the time and this brings back so many memories. Im tearing up right now just listening to it. thank you.

    • @lily5794
      @lily5794 Рік тому +20

      thank you for you’re service 🤍

    • @jaziahbryson695
      @jaziahbryson695 Рік тому +21

      Thank you for your service you made us all proud god bless America and god bless the US armed forces🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @gregbaker3701
      @gregbaker3701 Рік тому +18

      I was a Staff Sergeant at the time, my wife just had our son and I had to leave. I think about the ones that didn’t get to come home too. God Bless the USA!

    • @xavierlavalley398
      @xavierlavalley398 Рік тому +6

      Thank you for your service we all salute you and respect your for keeping our country safe

    • @christincalloway1697
      @christincalloway1697 Рік тому +3

      🫡🫡

  • @145gladiator
    @145gladiator 2 роки тому +994

    The rest of mainstream country needs to take notice of what this guy is doing! THIS is what real country is!!

    • @bremblebee5522
      @bremblebee5522 2 роки тому +17

      He's not really doing anything new. This is cover of the Dixie Chicks song. It's a good song but remakes aren't new thing.

    • @thomasmartin722
      @thomasmartin722 2 роки тому

      Amen

    • @AllieSierdsma
      @AllieSierdsma 2 роки тому +7

      y'all in Nashville(Nash - Vegas) take notes!

    • @codybell87
      @codybell87 2 роки тому +18

      @@bremblebee5522 Bruce Robison song*

    • @nealtouchet5028
      @nealtouchet5028 2 роки тому +3

      @@bremblebee5522 cojo does everything to the next level he's 100% better than those liberal trash Dixie chicks

  • @adammarino2237
    @adammarino2237 3 місяці тому +114

    Why this isnt on apple music yet is criminal

  • @tyronehuling9432
    @tyronehuling9432 Рік тому +633

    Whys this not on Apple Music already Cody? Come on now man you’re slacking you’d have millions downloading this song. Best version I’ve heard

    • @jacicaplinger2744
      @jacicaplinger2744 10 місяців тому +3

      omgosh fr

    • @enjohVEVO
      @enjohVEVO 10 місяців тому +20

      It’s definitely a legal thing haha

    • @codyfoust2883
      @codyfoust2883 9 місяців тому +4

      I guess you’ve never heard of copyright

    • @gracesmith6968
      @gracesmith6968 9 місяців тому +7

      I waited for years for the Luke Combs cover to come out for Fast Car so yea it might take a while 🤷‍♀️

    • @DriftingDude
      @DriftingDude 8 місяців тому +2

      I’d download this 100%

  • @ChrisJohnson-br2le
    @ChrisJohnson-br2le 2 роки тому +1120

    We need a whole album of influential covers. This dude can’t miss I swear.

    • @jamesjarmon7383
      @jamesjarmon7383 2 роки тому +25

      If he does The Dance, it's over. I'd die on the spot.

    • @BrickwallGoalie
      @BrickwallGoalie 2 роки тому +3

      Amen, I'd be the first to buy!

    • @samkelly4826
      @samkelly4826 Рік тому +1

      @@BrickwallGoalie only if I'm the second!

    • @NeonClone66
      @NeonClone66 10 місяців тому +1

      I think he does covers better than anyone out there rn

  • @tferry05
    @tferry05 2 роки тому +639

    What I love the most of these stripped down sessions is Cody’s demeanor. His eyes are closed 99% of the song. You can tell he is just as caught up in the emotions of this song as we are listening to it. Takes a special kind of artist to “tear your heart out when they sing” as George Jones would say. Absolutely love the amount of passion and vulnerability he shows to help us put ourselves on his songs. And how he relays it in the lyrics especially in the songs he’s written himself.

    • @falynns
      @falynns 2 роки тому

      He has to visualize the lyrics, don't over-complicate it by projecting the financial interests of evil men as some kind of romantic fantasy.

    • @kinleightate3504
      @kinleightate3504 2 роки тому +2

      he is literally amazing and puts his heart in every song and thats what makes him so different.

    • @baileyhobbs1747
      @baileyhobbs1747 2 роки тому +11

      @@falynns where is the evidence that Cody Johnson is evil?

    • @jaredrifkin5368
      @jaredrifkin5368 2 роки тому +7

      @@falynns that’s a terrible take. We does all of this anytime he sings a song that means a lot to him. Does it during his concerts when he sings on my way to you and dear rodeo

    • @falynns
      @falynns 2 роки тому

      @@baileyhobbs1747 Never said he was; listen to the lyrics again.

  • @AbbeyMcDonald-yh3ur
    @AbbeyMcDonald-yh3ur Місяць тому +18

    April 2024 Cody, please release it 🙏🏻😭

  • @TheXXBLOODSHOTXx
    @TheXXBLOODSHOTXx Рік тому +249

    It’s better than Dixie chicks. I said what I said.

  • @dylanmilam1456
    @dylanmilam1456 2 роки тому +1881

    This one is without a doubt the best version of the song. He really poured his heart and soul into it. God bless the US armed forces!

    • @emeryschaefer7077
      @emeryschaefer7077 2 роки тому +9

      heck yeahhh. God bless amereica

    • @dianau7612
      @dianau7612 2 роки тому +5

      Agreed!

    • @kyleboszor828
      @kyleboszor828 2 роки тому +30

      Helllll no lol Dixie chicks can’t be matched

    • @txbroncstomper
      @txbroncstomper 2 роки тому +5

      @@kyleboszor828 try listening to the Bruce Robinson original, now that's heart and soul. Natalie and the girls are good but Bruce has the best version

    • @emilyemerson7103
      @emilyemerson7103 2 роки тому +3

      we can’t forget the original either. without them, this song wouldn’t be here ❤️

  • @MarleyRae
    @MarleyRae 2 роки тому +769

    My 2 year old listens to this every day and says he’s “waiting for his daddy soldier” to come home ❤️

  • @karinnekittinger5878
    @karinnekittinger5878 4 місяці тому +14

    my brother is currently in the air force overseas. this song brings me comfort when i miss the chaos of him being home. i miss arguing with him

    • @Realcodyjohnson
      @Realcodyjohnson 17 днів тому

      Hello, how are you today? Nice to meet you on here.

  • @joevalentin2450
    @joevalentin2450 11 місяців тому +63

    He has given the song a unique dimension that we never heard before. That is the sense by which cover song artists become original themselves. And that's their win. You are a real talent Mr.Johnson.

  • @jacksongreer7477
    @jacksongreer7477 2 роки тому +134

    Cody I don't know if you remember, but you reposted a video of me singing on your tik tok almost a year ago. I'm the Marine that was singing your song Diamond in my Pocket. Your music has gotten me through a lot of tough times and you are a huge inspiration to me.
    You've done it again with this song. I'm currently stationed in West Africa so just know that even from halfway around the world you're still making an impact on this young Marine's life. Thank you Cody Johnson!!!

  • @gmi11z69
    @gmi11z69 2 роки тому +254

    These country songs about soldiers always hit so different

  • @kandacetodd6
    @kandacetodd6 Рік тому +62

    I love your cover. This song reminds me if my dad who died AUG 20, 2008 in Afghanistan serving his country. I will always be your fan and i know my dad would have been too. THANK YOU COJO

    • @treyconerly4845
      @treyconerly4845 Рік тому +3

      i’m sorry for ur loss kandace i’m so thankful for his service 🇺🇸

    • @michaelgethridge3555
      @michaelgethridge3555 Рік тому +2

      God bless you and your family

    • @bucketts76
      @bucketts76 Рік тому +1

      Thank you and your family for the unselfish service ❤

  • @laviniaprestes9020
    @laviniaprestes9020 Рік тому +32

    Lyric:
    Two days past eighteen
    He was waiting for the bus in his army green
    Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
    Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
    He's a little shy so she give him a smile
    So he said would you mind sittin' down for a while
    And talking to me, I'm feeling a little low
    She said I'm off in an hour and I know where we can go
    So they went down and they sat on the pier
    He said I bet you got a boyfriend but I don't care
    I got no one to send a letter to
    Would you mind if I sent one back here to you
    I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    Too young for him they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Never more to be alone when the letter says
    A soldier's coming home
    So the letters came from an army camp
    In California then Vietnam
    And he told her of his heart
    It might be love and all of the things he was so scared of
    He said when it's getting kinda rough over here
    I think of that day sittin' down at the pier
    And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
    Don't worry but I won't be able to write for a while
    I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    Too young for him they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Never more to be alone when the letter says
    A soldier's coming home
    One Friday night at a football game
    The Lord's Prayer said and the anthem sang
    A man said folks would you bow your head
    For the list of local Vietnam dead
    Crying all alone under the stands
    Was the piccolo player in the marching band
    And one name read and nobody really cared
    But a pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
    I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    Too young for him they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Never more to be alone when the letter says
    A soldier's coming home
    I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    Too young for him they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Never more to be alone when the letter says
    A soldier's coming home

  • @ryantoone785
    @ryantoone785 2 роки тому +432

    He killed this so hard. Everything this man touches is gold, literally its just mind blowing. And just an amazing powerful voice. Man is doing country music the way it should be.

    • @webby796
      @webby796 9 місяців тому

      Listening to some cody songs man some of his songs are awesome has a similar voice to Tim mcgraw

    • @randyharris2470
      @randyharris2470 8 місяців тому

      I love this man🎉

  • @jackspates8873
    @jackspates8873 2 роки тому +126

    I have loved this song since I first heard Bruce Robinson do it. Being a combat veteran and having a son who laid his Guitar and music career down, for a rifle in the Marine Corps I cry evetime I hear this song

  • @jarrodsmith1920
    @jarrodsmith1920 Рік тому +203

    is it sad that I've had this cover on repeat for about 4 days straight ? even got my non country work friends belting out the chorus lol

    • @jamessmith671
      @jamessmith671 7 місяців тому

      No way bro🫡💯🫠 I must have listened too it about a thousand times in a day 😂❤

  • @codyedmondson1036
    @codyedmondson1036 Рік тому +14

    All you guys saying "Thank you for your service..." be an American worth dying for. That's all the thanks a soldier needs, I promise you that. God Bless America and true Americans.

  • @ByZuiEdits2
    @ByZuiEdits2 2 роки тому +634

    Lyrics
    [Verse 1]
    Two days past eighteen
    He was waitin' on a bus in his army greens
    Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
    Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
    He's a little shy so she give him a smile
    And he said, "Would you mind sittin' down for a while
    And talkin' to me? I'm feelin' pretty low"
    She said "I'm off in an hour and I know a place we can go"
    So they went down and sat on the pier
    He said "I bet you got a boyfriend, but I don't care
    Cause I got no one, to send a letter to
    Would you mind if I sent one back here to you?"
    [Chorus]
    I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    "Too young for him," they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Nevermore to be alone
    When the letter says, "A soldier's comin' home"
    [Verse 2]
    So the letters came from an army camp
    In California then Vietnam
    And he told her of his heart, it might be love
    And all of the things he was so scared of
    He said, "When it's gettin' kinda rough over here
    I sit and think about that day on the pier
    And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
    Don't worry but I won't be able to write for a while"
    [Chorus]
    I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    "Too young for him," they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Nevermore to be alone
    When the letter says, "A soldier's comin' home"
    [Verse 3]
    One Friday night at a football game
    The Lord's Prayer said and the anthem sang
    And a man said, "Folks, would you bow your heads
    For a list of local Vietnam dead?"
    Well, cryin' all alone underneath the stands
    Was a piccolo player in the marchin' band
    And one name read, and nobody really cared
    Except that pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
    [Chorus]
    And I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    "Too young for him," they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Nevermore to be alone
    When the letter says, "A soldier's comin' home"
    When the letter says, "A soldier's comin' home"

  • @jmakins5
    @jmakins5 2 роки тому +92

    So, does this mean that we're getting an album of acoustic covers? Because, if so, I am SO here for that!

  • @BassWhoopinFishingTeam
    @BassWhoopinFishingTeam Рік тому +98

    He needs to put out a acoustic album. All these covers are absolutely amazing. Love the sound of his Gibson too. Proper country twang.

  • @merricsosh
    @merricsosh Місяць тому +3

    This song will never grow old. Keep these gems coming Cody.

  • @logantherealone
    @logantherealone 2 роки тому +258

    This. Is. Killer.
    CoJo never disappoints.

  • @alicemiddleton2665
    @alicemiddleton2665 2 роки тому +96

    I started crying the second he started singing. There’s something about this song that always stops me in my tracks, what a beautiful, beautiful work of art this is ❤️‍🔥💔

  • @alexislandry5035
    @alexislandry5035 11 місяців тому +7

    My 10 month old son absolutely LOVES cody johnson, when he is super fussy or upset we put this song on or the song when i call your name or dear rodeo he calms right down and either stays completely calm or goes right to sleep it’s adorable

  • @Spaghetti_Yeti
    @Spaghetti_Yeti Рік тому +5

    My parents met in the navy, I grew up overseas due to being a military brat. My older brother enlisted this year and goes to bootcamp this summer. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared, my brother was the one friend who never left during PCSing.
    Thank you all who have served or are currently serving.

  • @KRose1395
    @KRose1395 2 роки тому +313

    He’s just incredible. I personally like this version better than the original

    • @Elbighurt78
      @Elbighurt78 2 роки тому +4

      This version is good but the original is still the best!!

    • @grayson_jenkins6992
      @grayson_jenkins6992 2 роки тому +18

      The original has nothing on this masterpiece

    • @Elbighurt78
      @Elbighurt78 2 роки тому

      @@grayson_jenkins6992 really?? have you heard Bruce’s version?? This one is good I’ll give you that.

    • @sethison2727
      @sethison2727 2 роки тому

      Original not even good 😂

    • @sethison2727
      @sethison2727 2 роки тому +3

      @@Elbighurt78 the original is sang by the Dixie chicks

  • @JohnnyReb2000
    @JohnnyReb2000 2 роки тому +83

    This song is pure gold. My Grandfather lost several buddies in Vietnam and nearly lost his own life there, so this song really hits close to home in a way, especially since I wouldn't be here if my Grandfather died in Vietnam. God bless our Vietnam Veterans!

    • @truealpha7439
      @truealpha7439 2 роки тому

      Aaron Lewis daughter sings this

    • @jonathonheaton2433
      @jonathonheaton2433 2 роки тому +3

      That makes two of us

    • @13kavak13
      @13kavak13 2 роки тому

      And the world would be missing what without you?

    • @jonathonheaton2433
      @jonathonheaton2433 2 роки тому +4

      @@13kavak13 What the hell. That was unnecessary and completely rude and inappropriate. Please take that comment down

    • @bryanschaefer4850
      @bryanschaefer4850 2 роки тому

      @@13kavak13 definitely missing more than without you that's for sure.

  • @emmajasmin8944
    @emmajasmin8944 13 днів тому +7

    apple music please.

  • @ranchanasomnuk9124
    @ranchanasomnuk9124 2 місяці тому +8

    Still waitin for this on Apple Music 😩🥲😭

  • @ge4r1a5ldsayz
    @ge4r1a5ldsayz 2 роки тому +84

    [Verse 1]
    Two days past eighteen
    He was waitin' on a bus in his army greens
    Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
    Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
    He's a little shy so she give him a smile
    And he said, "Would you mind sittin' down for a while
    And talkin' to me? I'm feelin' pretty low"
    She said "I'm off in an hour and I know a place we can go"
    So they went down and sat on the pier
    He said "I bet you got a boyfriend, but I don't care
    Cause I got no one, to send a letter to
    Would you mind if I sent one back here to you?"
    [Chorus]
    I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    "Too young for him," they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Nevermore to be alone
    When the letter says, "A soldier's comin' home"
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    [Verse 2]
    So the letters came from an army camp
    In California then Vietnam
    And he told her of his heart, it might be love
    And all of the things he was so scared of
    He said, "When it's gettin' kinda rough over here
    I sit and think about that day on the pier
    And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
    Don't worry but I won't be able to write for a while"
    [Chorus]
    I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    "Too young for him," they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Nevermore to be alone
    When the letter says, "A soldier's comin' home"
    [Verse 3]
    One Friday night at a football game
    The Lord's Prayer said and the anthem sang
    And a man said, "Folks, would you bow your heads
    For a list of local Vietnam dead?"
    Well, cryin' all alone underneath the stands
    Was a piccolo player in the marchin' band
    And one name read, and nobody really cared
    Except that pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
    [Chorus]
    And I cried
    Never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    "Too young for him," they told her
    Waitin' for the love of a travelin' soldier
    Our love will never end
    Waitin' for the soldier to come back again
    Nevermore to be alone
    When the letter says, "A soldier's comin' home"
    When the letter says, "A soldier's comin' home"

  • @dmneeds
    @dmneeds 2 роки тому +255

    Fantastic job to Cody and the entire band. I also need to say that the audio quality and mix are great. Whoever is handling that end of things needs to get some credit.

  • @samueldeneef-blowers5930
    @samueldeneef-blowers5930 6 місяців тому +51

    We need this on Spotify ASAP

  • @booted290
    @booted290 7 місяців тому +28

    I don't usually go for covers but this may be the best I've ever heard.

  • @briancoolman6260
    @briancoolman6260 2 роки тому +101

    My mom used to play the og version of this song while my dad was in Afghanistan it still makes me tear up thinking of how it sucks to have a loved on across seas. Couldn’t be more thankful to call a soldier dad though.

    • @sadboisonly1004
      @sadboisonly1004 2 роки тому +8

      If your pops is still around, tell him I said thanks for his service

    • @Catharine662
      @Catharine662 Рік тому

      Thank him for his service and his courage. ❤🕊💙

    • @okthen7096
      @okthen7096 Рік тому

      please thank your father for his service 🙏 much respect for him 🇺🇸

    • @loganjackson675
      @loganjackson675 6 місяців тому

      Thank you to your father and to your family’s sacrifice. As a former soldier, I’ve found a lot of people are thankful for service members but don’t realize how much their families also give. Military wives, sons, and daughters carry so much worry, anxiety, and heartache and deserve a lot of appreciation. Thank you

    • @braydenlewis7438
      @braydenlewis7438 3 місяці тому

      Oh man you really set the onions out 😢

  • @michaelmorrison5471
    @michaelmorrison5471 2 роки тому +75

    Amazing version of Travelin' Soldier!

  • @daphnetilas5612
    @daphnetilas5612 Рік тому +10

    Song hits home because my grandma was the girl getting letters from Vietnam…I can’t imagine how she felt when her local news would read that list. She tells me all the time her and my grandpa are lucky for him coming home

  • @ryanreeder9348
    @ryanreeder9348 Місяць тому +3

    This cover reminds me of my brother who was in the service. Chokes me up every time I hear it

  • @davidsheets4040
    @davidsheets4040 2 роки тому +165

    What an amazing job once again by Cody Johnson even better than the original!!
    This needs to be on country radio now!

    • @wildcat8890
      @wildcat8890 2 роки тому +2

      I agree! We need to start requesting it on a local radio station nation wide!!

    • @davidsheets4040
      @davidsheets4040 2 роки тому +4

      @@wildcat8890 only problem is I rarely listen to country radio I either listen to xm or watch it on here ool

  • @joshp9031
    @joshp9031 2 роки тому +59

    Can't convince me otherwise that Cody Johnson doesn't have the best acoustic covers out there right now

  • @hunterwatson2991
    @hunterwatson2991 Місяць тому +5

    This needs to come to spotify!!!!

  • @connorlhamon
    @connorlhamon 8 місяців тому +3

    My Mum came from Australia we’ve lived state side since ‘98 my dad was a sailor, I remember this song being played throughout the years, it amazing to hear a artist bring it back in such a way. Thank you.

  • @viroxa3496
    @viroxa3496 9 місяців тому +17

    This song hit me so hard. I'm crying like never before, listening to this on my way home from work.

  • @caitlynnmeadows2564
    @caitlynnmeadows2564 2 роки тому +27

    Lyrics for those who don’t know the song:
    Two days past eighteen
    He was waiting for the bus in his army greens
    Sat down in a booth in a cafe there
    Gave his order to a girl with a bow in her hair
    He's a little shy so she gave him a smile
    So he said would you mind sitting down for a while
    And talking to me
    I'm feeling a little low
    She said I'm off in an hour
    And I know where we can go
    So they went down and they sat on the pier
    He said I bet you got a boyfriend but I don't care
    I got no one to send a letter to
    Would you mind if I sent one back here to you
    I cried never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    Too young for him they told her
    Waiting for the love of the travellin soldier
    My love will never end
    Waiting for the soldier to come back again
    Never more to be alone when the letter says
    My soldiers coming home
    The letters came from an army camp
    In California and Viet Nam
    He told her of his heart It might be love
    And all of the things he was so scared of
    He said when it's getting kinda tough over here
    I think of that day sitting down at the pier
    And I close my eyes and see your pretty smile
    Don't worry but
    I won't be able to write for awhile
    I cried never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    Too young for him they told her
    Waiting for the love of the travellin soldier
    My love will never end
    Waiting for the soldier to come back again
    Never more to be alone when the letter says
    My soldiers coming home
    SOLO
    One Friday night at a football game
    The lords prayer said and the anthem sang
    The man said
    Folks would you bow your head
    For the list of local Viet Name dead
    Crying all alone under the stands
    Was the picolo player in the marching band
    And one name read nobody really cared
    But a pretty little girl with a bow in her hair
    I cried never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    Too young for him they told her
    Waiting for the love of the travellin soldier
    My love will never end
    Waiting for the soldier to come back again
    Never more to be alone when the letter says
    My soldiers coming
    I cried never gonna hold the hand of another guy
    Too young for him they told her
    Waiting for the love of the travellin soldier
    My love will never end
    Waiting for the soldier to come back again
    Never more to be alone when the letter says
    My soldiers coming home
    Also, this is my absolute favorite cover ever. His voice just melts my heart, like genuinely he’s amazing. 🥰

    • @Alanjacksonmusics
      @Alanjacksonmusics 5 місяців тому

      I was scrolling when I came across your profile omg you look pretty good on your profile picture I'd like to talk to you if you give me the chance to

  • @ejpowers4588
    @ejpowers4588 6 місяців тому +88

    I need this song on Spotify so I can just play it on repeat!!!😂

    • @tristoningram3041
      @tristoningram3041 6 місяців тому +1

      I think he said he won’t be publishing it, I really wish he would

    • @Freelo223
      @Freelo223 5 місяців тому +2

      If he post it on Spotify it will be taken down due to copyright anyway unfortunately

    • @user-bj9xq8nl7z
      @user-bj9xq8nl7z 4 місяці тому +1

      You can js put the vid on loop

    • @CutterFranks
      @CutterFranks 4 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely

    • @johansen4711
      @johansen4711 4 місяці тому +1

      Get UA-cam music. Comes with premium. Save money

  • @wshaley2913
    @wshaley2913 2 місяці тому +3

    GOD listens, he's here, all around us, everyday, everywhere, love this song

  • @keygangreen4022
    @keygangreen4022 5 місяців тому +16

    Please I need this on Spotify

  • @AngryTexan
    @AngryTexan Рік тому +15

    Former active duty Army Infantryman. Saw your show in Midland Texas, March 2019. After the show you put on, and the words you said about military and first responders is the reason why you will always be one of my favorite artists that inspires me everyday with your music. Your music inspires me to want to continue the pursuit of singing country no matter how long it takes for me to make it and one day hear one of my own songs on the radio.

  • @user-id7uj8ip8d
    @user-id7uj8ip8d Місяць тому

    I just saw Cody for the first time last night. During his meet and greet I asked him to play this song live in Tacoma. He chuckled and said maybe, he thanked us and walked off stage. I was disappointed but I knew it wasn’t on the set list so I didn’t expect to hear it. He came back out 3 minutes later and played travelin solider. Nearly brought me to tears!! Thank you COJO!!!!!!!

  • @Sh1fted_X
    @Sh1fted_X Місяць тому +5

    Can this please come out on spotify?

  • @Countrylife434
    @Countrylife434 10 місяців тому +27

    Cody is bringing back good country music.

  • @joshsokolowski1266
    @joshsokolowski1266 4 місяці тому +5

    I revisit this probably 5-10 times a month, it pops up as suggested in my search bar. One of the best covers I’ve ever heard

  • @brandonpotter5079
    @brandonpotter5079 19 днів тому +1

    Cody Johnson is just too damn good. It's one of the best covers I've ever heard, period. I could listen to this on repeat.

  • @shaebowling
    @shaebowling Місяць тому +2

    What a beautifully constructed piece of work. He’s amazing! I love this man, wholeheartedly. He’s something else. 🩷

  • @robertsexton3055
    @robertsexton3055 2 роки тому +31

    Absolutely damn good music , god bless our veterans ✊🇺🇸

  • @gvbrielaG
    @gvbrielaG Рік тому +3

    Boyfriend just left for navy boot camp an this song is brings me so much comfort 😢

  • @marissapeck2673
    @marissapeck2673 8 місяців тому +28

    he needs to release this. it would get more fame than fast car.

    • @Hayden.711
      @Hayden.711 20 днів тому

      He didn't sing fast car, did he?

  • @Joshgilly94
    @Joshgilly94 21 день тому +1

    This has got to go on Spotify. Stat

  • @bill000
    @bill000 2 роки тому +520

    As a huge Chicks fan, I have to say this version is even more beautiful. His voice is sick.

    • @noahhall2268
      @noahhall2268 2 роки тому +14

      Bruce Robison wrote and sang it originally. Give that one a listen as well

    • @jonathanshepherd7567
      @jonathanshepherd7567 2 роки тому +10

      LoL. You’re not a fan. Just looking for a reason to put down the chicks

    • @connorlibs768
      @connorlibs768 2 роки тому +7

      @@jonathanshepherd7567 always

    • @dianau7612
      @dianau7612 2 роки тому

      💯💯💯💯

    • @bill000
      @bill000 2 роки тому +2

      @@jonathanshepherd7567 no really I love them to death

  • @dakotamickscorner7637
    @dakotamickscorner7637 2 роки тому +30

    Great song, nice cover. Unfortunately a story being retold and relived these days. As a former soldier I despair at all the young soldiers marching off to war from any country.

  • @deborahlauterbach6156
    @deborahlauterbach6156 2 місяці тому +2

    God Bless. Soldiers. Heroes in every way. Brings tears. Thanks for sharing.

    • @CRS999
      @CRS999 2 місяці тому

      Hi how are you

    • @Realcodyjohnson
      @Realcodyjohnson 17 днів тому

      Hello, how are you today? Nice to meet you on here.

    • @CRS999
      @CRS999 17 днів тому

      Hi

  • @breannadavis2142
    @breannadavis2142 Рік тому +7

    My boyfriend is in basic training right now and as sad as this song is, I cry to it just about every single day.

    • @collinargraves9732
      @collinargraves9732 Рік тому +1

      My brother is the in Marine Corp he got out a basic training last yr and he's my idol i was so sad and two weeks ago his girlfriend dumped him it's gonna be hard doing an online relationship but pls don't ever lose feelings for him

  • @sunshinenbacon9448
    @sunshinenbacon9448 Рік тому +7

    hoooooow does he only have a half of million followers thsi is TRUE COUNTRY

  • @chloek4045
    @chloek4045 Рік тому +5

    PLEAAAAASEEEEE CODY, WE NEED THIS ON APPLE MUSIC

  • @TayRMac13
    @TayRMac13 27 днів тому +1

    Literally in tears, love the original but you killed it for real!!!

  • @mar-nk4tb
    @mar-nk4tb Місяць тому +3

    dis version makes me cry PUT IT ON SPOTIFY

    • @mar-nk4tb
      @mar-nk4tb Місяць тому

      like my 20th time coming to youtube

  • @benjaminsimpson893
    @benjaminsimpson893 Місяць тому +12

    Why isn’t this on Apple Music?

  • @alanclarke5979
    @alanclarke5979 8 місяців тому +5

    Can we take a moment to appreciate the violinist who in his off time is back up vocals......bloodyyyy awesome bunch of musicians

  • @deedeedoodoo2518
    @deedeedoodoo2518 6 місяців тому +2

    Cody was the first person I ever saw live back at Shenanigans Bar in Huntsville Texas in like 2013. I was 18 years old 🖤. His voice is just as heavenly in person and he’s a really nice guy.

  • @katelynalbright4265
    @katelynalbright4265 2 місяці тому +1

    never fails to make me cry when i listen to this cover, just beautiful 🔥

  • @hzllerszn
    @hzllerszn Рік тому +29

    Honestly, this song hits close to home when you have a family member in the Army. My cousin recently joined right after he got out of high school, and I was scared because I didn't know if he would be coming home. This song is a good one and I like the original, but I also love this cover. Thank you Cody Johnson.

  • @patblair7370
    @patblair7370 Рік тому +6

    Thank you boys and girls for serving canadian and Americans we are one ❤

  • @maciebrewer541
    @maciebrewer541 21 день тому +1

    He is so unbelievably talented!

  • @TheBeardyBardsGamingExperience
    @TheBeardyBardsGamingExperience 2 місяці тому +1

    I am fairly certain I will never hear a better cover than this. I can’t even believe how well Cody covers this

  • @RandyCrime
    @RandyCrime 2 роки тому +97

    As a 17 year old who wants to enlist into the Military, this song hits really hard. Wonderful job, Cody! I loved it!

    • @Naissa
      @Naissa 2 роки тому +2

      You stay safe and God bless you!

    • @bradlygreer6634
      @bradlygreer6634 2 роки тому +9

      Man I did it I left 2 weeks after I graduated high school I was still 17 when I left I was the youngest trainee at my graduation at Fort Jackson SC and I’ll tell you the hardest part of any of it is taking that first step and actually leaving I’ll tell you I’m currently overseas and everyday I wish I could see my mom and my sister but at the end of the day you just gotta live with because now you’re part of something bigger

    • @devonkearney3551
      @devonkearney3551 2 роки тому +4

      @@bradlygreer6634 Damn right brotha. USN here, 3 years in so far. Being away never gets easier, you just learn to live with it

    • @autumnbedwell2880
      @autumnbedwell2880 2 роки тому +2

      Please, stay safe.

    • @RandyCrime
      @RandyCrime 2 роки тому +3

      Thanks Autumn, I definitely will.

  • @lisac9342
    @lisac9342 7 місяців тому +4

    Never change a thing Cody, your music is amazing!!

  • @karenthomas330
    @karenthomas330 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Cody! This is fantastic cover. Please release this..COJO

    • @Realcodyjohnson
      @Realcodyjohnson 17 днів тому

      Hello, how are you today? Nice to meet you on here.

  • @skybelowus_
    @skybelowus_ 15 днів тому +3

    Perfect song to listen to while I’m pooping 😌

  • @SoldieredOut
    @SoldieredOut 2 роки тому +27

    I'm shipping off for Basic Training in 2 weeks, and let me tell ya, I'm nervous as hell. I know it really won't be that bad, but it's a big step for me. I love this cover so much, and I play it all of the time. Thanks Cody!

    • @bradanweber2795
      @bradanweber2795 2 роки тому +3

      I want to thank you for what you are doing no matter the branch you chose that you may pay the ultimate price but for protecting something and some people you love. This is why in 2025 im enlisting my self after high school

    • @manuelguerrajr.8209
      @manuelguerrajr.8209 2 роки тому +1

      Think of Basic as getting paid to work out and get mentally tough. You can do it if others have!

    • @tylersanchez9346
      @tylersanchez9346 2 роки тому +1

      best of luck man. give it your all and serve well. our wishes and prayers go out to you

    • @chelsear6825
      @chelsear6825 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your service and God bless🙏

    • @darrinkingsley385
      @darrinkingsley385 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for being brave to go protect this great country for us. Much love

  • @victoriasacuceda5957
    @victoriasacuceda5957 Місяць тому +7

    Best thing I’ve found on accident

    • @Realcodyjohnson
      @Realcodyjohnson 17 днів тому

      Hello, how are you today? Nice to meet you on here.

  • @gloriamyers6917
    @gloriamyers6917 Рік тому +13

    Love his voice. I cry everytime I hear this song. He did a great cover of this song.🥰

  • @gordonadams4793
    @gordonadams4793 Рік тому +10

    Son, you create the most awesome heart-felt music. God bless ya brother

  • @genewilliams7497
    @genewilliams7497 2 роки тому +5

    COJO……DAMN SON!!!! You flat nailed this one brother!!! Absolutely PERFECT!

  • @amyv8181
    @amyv8181 8 місяців тому +7

    Always loved this song back when it came out with the Dixie Chicks years ago but this version is So So much more heartfelt and more beautiful and just better. Love it so much!

  • @Valentine-bv9cg
    @Valentine-bv9cg 6 місяців тому +2

    to anyone scrolling through the comments while listening, i want you to know you are more than just a body. if someone doesn’t like you for you then they definitely don’t deserve all that come with you, including your body. be kind to yourself.

  • @lynbedfordbedford5076
    @lynbedfordbedford5076 Місяць тому +2

    I'd love to hear him do this beautiful song with the Dixie Chicks ❤❤

    • @Realcodyjohnson
      @Realcodyjohnson 17 днів тому

      Hello, how are you today? Nice to meet you on here.

  • @haylliehedrick1361
    @haylliehedrick1361 2 роки тому +76

    I have always love the Dixie Chicks, but this version of this song just brings a whole new story! It's such a beautiful remake!!

    • @cardsrock1475
      @cardsrock1475 2 роки тому +1

      Personally my favorite is the Aaron Lewis version. He only sings harmony in the chorus, but his daughter sings the rest of the song. It's beautiful

  • @ElijahSosa24
    @ElijahSosa24 Рік тому +24

    Keep coming back to this song
    So fkn good !!!
    WE NEED IT ON STREAMING SERVICES

  • @wshaley2913
    @wshaley2913 2 місяці тому

    I'm a nurse at a veterans center, most respect for my grandfather and my father in law, I go to work every night to keep them safe, for 5 years now, they've got my heart ❤

  • @markhenry8669
    @markhenry8669 Рік тому +1

    🌹🙏🏻🇺🇸🌹🙏🏻THANK YOU FROM A GOLD STAR FAMILY ⭐🌹WE WILL NEVER FORGET 🌹🙏🏻🌹