Big and Rich 8th of November Reaction

[@inspirationworks8357]

This song is expertly written. Big & Rich do not get enough recognition for their talent. And ... thank you for making the point about some not believing in war. I am one of those, but let me tell you, I absolutely honor veterans. Whenever I see someone with the commemorative plates on their cars or hats on their heads, I extend my hand, look them in the eye, and thank them for their service. Regardless of how I feel about the military or war, I do not and will not ever take the respect from those who had or have boots on the ground. I never ever utter the words, "I don't believe in war" or some such statement to those who fought it ! It would be more accurate for me personally to say that I don't *agree* with war as a concept but in the world we live in, it is a reality and I don't deny it. My brother, my sister, and my BIL have collectively given more than 65 years to the military, all Navy. My sister was a Senior Master Chief Petty Officer at retirement. My BIL is the same rank. My brother was a master mechanic and flight deck captain and retired a detailer. I would never disrespect the work they did, their dedication, their sacrifices, or their service.

[@amandawilliams8070]

It’s a shame they came home and were treated so bad. I’m grateful for all of our military and veterans. Thank you to everyone of you for our freedom.

[@ronharsh4309]

Your right.they were treated bad.then when the V.CS started to move into America they were set up in houses cars jobs lived here all my life and there driveing new cars while mine is held together with baleing wire.what's wrong with this picture??

[@julepstillion2284]

They were treated awfully half of them didn't have a choice but to go

[@gianna01michelle]

I used to have a Carpentry teacher who was a seabee in Vietnam. He showed us some slide pictures of his time there. They had to had the luckiest bull dozer driver ever. They were bulldozing a road through the jungle and uncovered a bunch of our own mines that hadn't been activated thankfully. I think he said that they were called butterfly mines. In the picture you could see them up under the dozer and sticking out from under the tracks of the dozer. He also talked about how people would take dead babies and wrap them up with hand grenades and hand them to soldiers and disappear. The soldiers think that they were just helping the mother and would be killed.

[@donnaharrison3559]

And so many of them have suffered in silence. They don't want to relive what they went through. I pray the ones that are suffering in silence find someone to talk to and help them through their rough days.

[@mikeholton9876]

thank you, for thanking my heroes. my first Platoon Sergeant SFC Miller was a Nam Vet i got my first lesson in Soldiering from him, the Nam vets prepared us for Desert Storm, we passed that to the kids that followed us...

[@angelalunsford2005]

Country artists are wonderful when it comes to appreciating the military.

[@celiagorleski2716]

Big & Rich are singers of today. This video brings a tear to my eyes because I remember the Vietnam War. It was on the news every night. Soldiers that came home were not welcomed with open arms they were belittled and and received hate.. The war was not popular and in fact it was never called a war. It was referred to as the Vietnam conflict. A lot of the veterans from Vietnam became homeless people. This was the last War or conflict that used to the lottery draft system so most of these men were not volunteers. But they deserved better from the United States when they came home.

[@illinoisboy8577]

Its about time someone reacted to this song! God bless our troops past present and future!

[@brianharkai0680]

Amen, I wish people would not forget our veterans! It's very sad that they are forgotten

[@patrickroche4035]

the angels were crying as they carried his brothers away. gets me every time.

[@wizard3z868]

Sargent says look up ahead like dark evil cloud 1200 came down

[@BlazedTheGemini]

The intro gets me every freekin time

[@roymcdougall4296]

When I hear songs like this about OUR GREAT VETERANS AND THEY DON'T GET THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE ESPECIALLY FROM VIETNAM. SONGS LIKE THIS MAKE ME CRY

[@aaronsmart9839]

yeah......

[@Terrakyan]

Don't thank them for their service but instead Welcome them home. That's something they never got!

[@lennapeterson286]

Wow! I remember that time. My older brother dropped out of high school joined the Army and was immediately sent to Vietnam. Laos to be exact. At 19. He recently passed away and I wanted to say a public Thank You to my brother and all veterans for your service. God Bless You All.

[@inspirationworks8357]

I am sorry for the loss of your brother. Bless him for his service and his life. ✌💗🎶

[@Jo.885]

That was beautiful. God bless our soldiers.

[@celiagorleski2716]

Wish more people knew this song. Thank you for playing it. Country singers can be counted on recording patriotic and religious songs.

[@billirvin9057]

I spent 27 months in Vietnam (1970-73) ... this song makes me cry every time I hear it. Thank you for your review.

[@inspirationworks8357]

Thank you ...

[@matthewsmith4647]

God bless you sir.

[@imissmayberry12]

❤️❤️❤️

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Your service is appreciated by me. My father is a Vietnam vet. Navy.

[@Terrakyan]

Welcome Home Brother!

[@illstreamthat]

I have an uncle on my dad's side of the family who did 3 tours in Vietnam. He said he kept going back because he'd rather be over there getting shot at from a distance than over here getting spit on. It's amazing to me how many people want peace for everyone, but have no interest in fighting for it. On my mom's side of the family, my grandfather and his 4 brothers joined the military (2 Army, 2 Navy and 1 Marine) during WW2. All my uncles were military and so was I along with all my male cousins and 2 female cousins. Any time I hear a patriotic song like this, it makes me remember all the people I worked with that never came back from their deployment and those that did only to be medically discharged.

[@jaysondixon923]

Daryl Worley has put out quite a few songs for military. Have You Forgotten? and I Just Came Back From a War are my favorites

[@frankt9288]

Yes do this song please

[@emmawebb6134]

Yessss please do these songs

[@dannakanizai7477]

Darryl is from my home town. Hes a trip frfr...

[@cyhawk16]

Sends chills down my spine when I hear this song. Prayers for all the veterans past, present and future.

[@jodidavis1178]

I like Big and Rich. When they came on the music scene, they had such a different sound.

[@TheSpud1129]

Gotta love early Lonestar (that was Rich singing)

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I got to see them play in a very small casino. Best concert ever!

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

@@TheSpud1129 he sang in Lonestar? Never knew that.

[@lc52071]

I work at a VA Out Patient clinic! I love my Vet's and they love me! It's the best feeling to be able to give back to them!

[@tommyh3411]

God bless you 🙏 for what you do

[@matthewsmith4647]

Doin God's work

[@armadillotoe]

God bless our veterans and their families.

[@kathylutz948]

I love that you did this! My uncle lost his life in the battle! He was 19 years old. He was an only child and his parents were never the same. I grew up seeing his picture and medal and a neatly folded flag. He saved 4 men before he died. I was shocked when this song came out and how it was attached to my family. Very special song for us!

[@inspirationworks8357]

Your story brought tears to my eyes. I have four sons and losing even one would devastate me ... And how much more that would be true if I only had one ! Nineteen is still a baby. Or it should be ... What these young men saw ... 💔 I am sorry for your family's loss ...

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

How can an Uncle be an only child? Unless they had another child later?

[@kathylutz948]

@@IdahoRanchGirl He was my Step Uncle to be exact. His parents divorced (he was their only child) and his dad married my grandmother who already had 4 children, one of which was my father. So, yes, he was an only child and my uncle.

[@codymallett6859]

“Greater love hath no man, than to lay down his life for his brother”~John 15:13

[@justinmccain2333]

Could you react to Courtesy of the Red White and Blue by Toby Kieth? He recorded it after 9/11.

[@loriyoung9747]

Justin McCain absolutely a great song!

[@nikkiplatt316]

If that doesn't get your patriotic heart pumping I don't know what will! Love T.K.

[@MrTobhag]

Put a boot in their ass!!!!!! Hell ya

[@dylanloveskellytaylor4774]

Also American Soldier by Toby Keith is great as well to honor our troops and explain the sacrifices made not just by our troops but by their families as well.

[@andrewmcnicoll4268]

My favorite was Alan Jackson's That September Day.

[@SuperKaren1953]

I love it.I love military tributes. My brother did two tours in Nam.It changed him till the day he passed away.

[@goofyanimal]

You would enjoy *American Soldier* by Toby Keith then. Toby is very patriotic and even plays for our troops.

[@madmann5373]

That is a great selection, he loves the troops

[@dawnrisas7641]

Exact story of my life as a child. Word for word, scene for scene...yes!

[@BelindaTN]

Love Big and Rich. They have such a unique harmony sound. Ty, I think you would get a lot out of Big and Rich "Holy Water".(because you work with a lot of troubled people) The video is amazing, but the message is special. The song was written for one of their sisters. Big Kenny's sister and others like her. It is bringing attention to rape. In particular the devastating rape of the young and innocent.

[@inspirationworks8357]

Big & Rich have beautiful harmonies. I love their music and songs and I have always loved Holy Water. I know nothing of the story behind the song but what you shared here ! Thank you for that. ✌💗🎶

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

Their absolute BEST song!!

[@djconnell9122]

Deb Alexander it was written about big Kenny’s sister who was suffering from domestic abuse

[@briand1972bd]

Please, whenever you get a chance, listen to David Ball's song titled Riding with Private Malone.

[@oldkingcol3]

Absolutely this song is amazing. One of only three songs I can think of that gives me chills. Also Wrong Side of Heaven by Five Finger Death Punch is amazing. My wife and I say if anyone watches the video without getting emotional, then they don't have a soul.

[@frankt9288]

Yes do this please

[@thefalco1981]

Very powerful song! Great suggestion!

[@probchild85]

John Prine ''Sam Stone '' Is a powerful song about a veteran

[@lukewe6994]

Great song!

[@markolson397]

I served with the 173rd. Company B 1965 Operation Hump.

[@leslieking6259]

Thank you for your service. Welcome home, Sir.

[@ricanfromthesouth7905]

Honor to subscribe!! Big and Rich is the duo ;) .. Love what you're doing, Lord knows you got me threw tonight! God Bless You.

[@dawnrisas7641]

Proud 20 year Army Brat! Dad Veteran 62-85, VN? He won't/cant say. We WERE on small post northern Japan 68/69, and he was "TDY" a lot.. I was born 65, so 8th of November one of my faves

[@inspirationworks8357]

I had an inkling what TDY meant, but had to look it up. 😁 We "civvies," ya know. 😁

[@julieclark329]

Being a granddaughter, daughter , niece , cousin and mother of a veteran. This hits so close to home. I try to thank a veteran whenever I meet one.

[@judithbishop993]

Kenny and John took the gentleman back to Vietnam for some closure. Thanks for playing this great tribute song. So many of my friends are suffering with Agent Orange.Judy

[@lasonjawyatt6571]

This is so beautiful but I have yet to hear it and not cry!!!!😢. I do and have raised my daughter to Thank any and all vet.s she might meet. Everyday is veterans day for our family❣️

[@lc52071]

I have been working at a Veteran's outpatient clinic for 15 years! It's the best blessing God could ever give me! Come one day and listen to the stories! I love my job and doing all I can do with our Vets!

[@mulberryman1305]

the song *I just Came Back From A War* by *Darryl Worley* is a great song about what it's like for a soldier to return home

[@Traci59]

He’s my neighbor 🇺🇸

[@WyldPinky]

Thank you so much for this video, I had never heard the song before and now it's earned a place on my playlist!

[@richardcook5747]

I love the thought you give to the meaning behind the lyrics of this and every song you review. Very genuine! Thank you for keeping an open mind. God bless our vets!

[@taratacker9909]

As a Veteran, I can say that serving is the hardest and painful job. But it can be very rewarding. I got out of Army 17 years ago. I still maintain relationships with my "battles". And I would do it again.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Thank you for your service. My dad is a Vietnam vet and I remember him not being home for 3 years.

[@Terrakyan]

@@IdahoRanchGirl Tell your Dad from one vet to another, Welcome Home!

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

**** Mr. TY ****, the man that narrates this song in the beginning, was the man who wrote ME & BOBBY MCGEE, Janis Joplin took the song to number 1 and is an all time classic....his name is Kris Kristofferson

[@LoriDawnLynn1981]

Oh I so wish he would do Sunday coming down...my favorite Kris Kristofferson song

[@jenniferatkinson442]

Lori McKinney or Why me Lord ❤️

[@LoriDawnLynn1981]

@@jenniferatkinson442 yesss I love that one too. I grew up listening to his music so I had assumed everyone my age knew he was so much more than just a actor

[@jennyhagemann9691]

Mr. Roach Kris Kristofferson

[@inspirationworks8357]

@@LoriDawnLynn1981 So much more !

[@secolerice]

Wow! I have never heard this before! This hit me hard. I am an Army Brat and my dad went to Nam when I was 13. He never talked about it.

[@heatherpennington4702]

My daddy was in Vietnam and this song hits home for me. Thank you for doing this song.💜🇺🇸

[@wendel5520]

You should dedicate next Monday for Veterans Day and do only Patriotic songs. Good idea? I have plenty suggestions if interested.

[@chieffan92588]

I've got a few suggestions as well. Some may be the same, but they're still good songs.

[@bethany_dawn5222]

Love this idea.

[@stevenkyle9711]

wendel hardy I like this idea too

[@jeremylilly1054]

I would love to see this happen

[@berlyn3014]

Great idea! I bet he could get tons of suggestions from us

[@freadadillon4071]

Oh Lord. When you think you have put it all behind you, and shoved the pain down where it won't come back to stab you, here is comes, roaring back, and shocks you back into the hell of it all. This song breaks my heart. There is no excuse for any vet to be homeless, jobless and without honor.

[@inspirationworks8357]

My brother gave more than 20 years to the US Navy and they pushed him out with their mandatory promote-or-retire schtick. When he arrived home in Tennessee, they wouldn't even hire him at PetsMart. Ridiculous that there aren't more reentry supports in place for vets returning to civilian life. But, you are just property of the United States of America when you enlist and when you no longer suit their purposes, when you are obsolete to them, it is bye bye. I don't talk to my brother and haven't in years but that really made me mad to hear how he was treated after giving so much in service to the Navy. :/

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

And they are more concerned with finding homes for illegal immigrants, while those that served this country live in the streets and need medical help, mentally and physically. It's astounding. Take care of Americans first!

[@darrellbleichner9664]

This is the first time seeing your channel and I am very impressed with what you had to say about veterans. I am going to watch more of your reactions especially with anything doing with the military. I would like to see your reaction to The group Home Free with Lee Greenwood’s song God Bless the USA. Home Free is a cappella group. They use no instruments. They make all the instrument sounds themselves.

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

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[@MRM-Red]

I have so much respect for veterans, I have my Grandpa's Purple Heart and Bronze Star, also my husband is a Marine (90-98) God Bless Our Troops

[@patriciapritchard3018]

Wendy we meet again😉, how are you?,hope well? I really think we need to do a family tree...........

[@MRM-Red]

I agree, I think we need to do one also

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

I agree Ty, just like famous people make Christmas records, Fallen Soldier songs should be done too! .... Great Story, lots of great people died in that war.

[@lisahouk7776]

I had 5 uncles who served in korea and when they came home,they had no one waiting. ..some family. sad people have no care for those who die and serve for us . god bless our service members,and thank you!

[@brt-jn7kg]

He doesnt stop the video. Probably the best reaction he has ever giving !

[@edwardroggenbuck4626]

This is the first time hearing this song and I really appreciate that you played it.

[@tammym6311]

I love what you do. I can tell that you're really taking in the lyrics. That's what country music is, words and a story. I think a lot of people give up when they hear the twang and can't get into the story. You were very into the song from start to finish. It was great to see

[@mistymichele3771]

I'd forgotten how powerful this song is. War IS Hell. There are several artists/bands who do a lot for veterans and military, especially 5FDP and KISS. I do feel we need to take better care of our vets. My great uncle was one of those kids who went to Vietnam and came back haunted... he never talked about the war, and was sick a jokester. He literally had me laughing at my grandmother's visitation(his big sister). I asked him them, how was it that no matter how bad things were he could always make us laugh. He put his arm around me and said "If I learned one thing in those jungles all those years ago, it was that sometimes you have to laugh to keep from screaming cause if you start screaming you will never stop". Truly one of the most profound things anyone has ever said to me, that was 14 years ago and I kinda make it my mantra. Sorry for the ramble.

[@inspirationworks8357]

Thank you for the "ramble." Your great uncle sounds like a good man.

[@mistymichele3771]

@@inspirationworks8357 thank you, he was!

[@joshthran8696]

Big and Rich had a lot of good songs. I think you'd like That's Why I Pray. John Rich has a lot of good solo songs too. Should check out Shutting Detroit Down of you get a chance

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Great song. But most of their songs are!

[@bipolarbear9952]

"Wrong Side of Heaven" by Five Finger Death Punch is a music video that every American should be required to watch. This video actually addresses exactly what you talked about in your commentary here.

[@alexbrock2563]

Love that song. I did 26 years in the Army.

[@bipolarbear9952]

@@alexbrock2563 Thank you so fucking much!

[@alexbrock2563]

@@bipolarbear9952 So very welcome.

[@alexbrock2563]

When you see a Vietnam Vet walk over and say Welcome home and watch their face light up.

[@bipolarbear9952]

@@alexbrock2563 I will! :)

[@flouisbailey]

Hats off to Big and Rich for another great song I had never heard🎖💕💕💕⚡️⚡️🌹🌷🌸💐🌻. I was an 8th grader in the time of this song

[@lindamueller2858]

I lost my daddy in 1967 in the war....it breaks my heart but I know I will see him one day..

[@imissmayberry12]

❤️❤️❤️

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I thank your father for his sacrifice. My father was there at the same time. He was lucky to make it home. But he was gone for years. I was very very young at the time and didn't really understand what was happening. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@ericm8732]

That is Specialist-6 Lawrence Joel at the beginning being awarded The Medal of Honor! He was a 37 year old Medic during this Battle. He was shot twice, in the right thigh, and again in the right calf. He bandaged his own wounds. He had orders to stay on the ground. He defied orders and took care of the wounded. The battle lasted over 24 hours but, he went all over the field looking for more medical supplies as his were exhausted right away. He recieved a Silver Star. On March 9 ,1967 President Johnson presented SPEC-6 Lawrence Joel, "The Medal Of Honor" on the White House Lawn! The city of his birth and Hometown, Winston-Salem N.C. has a Coliseum named after Him. The Lawrence Joel Veteran's Memorial Coliseum. He was a Korean War Veteran also. The Coliseum has Memorial Tablets, Plaques, and Stands all around the outside with names of all K.I.A.s from our County from all the Wars. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetary!. R.I.P.

[@gibson9516]

Never watched your channel. Thank you for letting the song play out. This one song should be listened to from start to stop. Thanks for your patience and respect for those who gave their all.

[@nickhawkins6054]

I loved how in the intro, kris said his name and Ty promptly said “I know”. Made me laugh!

[@frankgerlach5059]

Bob Dylan, first is a poet, he set his poems to music, An unusual voice to say the least but he is never off key ever. Almost every singer out there has a Dylan song in their book, From, Knock, knock, knocken on Heavens Door, to Blowing in the Wind a song that put down racism." Positively 4th Street" is my favorite out of literally hundreds of songs. He was called , The Voice of his generation , which he declined. By the way, the longer you listen to his music, the better his voice becomes, no joke. Jimi Hendricks version of Knock, Knock, Knocken on Heaven's Door, Dylan said he liked it better than his own, Serious Chops! "Hey Mr. Tambourine Man" is rated High on Rolling Stone's best ever Rock and Roll songs. His ,"Like a Rolling Stone" was ranked #1.

[@inspirationworks8357]

I am a native Minnesotan who grew up on the "southern" part of Highway 61. Hard to believe such a treasure originated just 127 miles from where my roots are !

[@carolreynolds2273]

I love all music! Love Big and Rich. Love you man! My dad received silver star award. Of course a lot more medals.

[@calebsmalling]

If you want a song of theirs that has a much happier feel to it, I'd recommend Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy. It's definitely a lot more upbeat and I think you'd enjoy the tune

[@LoriDawnLynn1981]

Yes yes most definitely yes lol

[@angelalunsford2005]

I’ve suggested this as well.

[@inspirationworks8357]

@@angelalunsford2005 Same. The video is a sight, too. 😁✌

[@caseyb4425]

Yeah Save a Horse is a cute video but they tore up that bridge here in Nashville and just laughed when they were asked to help pay to get it fixed

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

It's more upbeat because it's not about 40 plus Americans losing their lives in Vietnam. It's about well, riding cowboys instead of horses. That's always upbeat. I have my very own cowboy. I recommend it.

[@cob4128]

Some gave all by bully Ray Cyrus is a great patriotic song

[@raineystrees]

RAY CYRUS BILL - a Biggest liberal piece of shit and daughter that every hit the airways. TRUMP 2Q2Q

[@phyllisb4634]

You are right, we need something to make us remember and appreciate what other people, mostly just kids, gave up so we can bicker and fight over what are often just petty problems. I love this country and I hope ya'll do too. Thanks for sharing.

[@lesaserrato3575]

I have an undeniable respect for our military. I was born in march of 1964 My dad fought for the united states Army in WWII. He schoole myself and my 6 brothers and sisters to have respect and honor not just to our military but also for each and every human being that chose a life of service to his fellow man....from military to docs and nurses...firemen and women....police officers etc.

[@maryhamrick3508]

Big and Rich are amazing. They have great songs. This is one of them. Glad u like the song and u are on to an idea for the artist to have something some other CDs to honor the veterans and the ones that are serving now and to the future generation.

[@itsnotthesamething]

I wish there was a love button on youtube. God bless ALL our soldiers.

[@avicelyon6355]

i love this song. you did a better job holding it together your first time hearing it than i did.. not too many people understand how special america is... theres a huge difference between fighting to win, and fighting for whats right.. america truely is the freedom fighters of the world.. and sadly alot arent appreciated ..

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

Thank you for giving respect for our Veterans!

[@joedeardo2855]

Very fitting reaction to that song! If your interested ,big and Rich took him back to Vietnam and did a little documtery about it it's a great tribute to this one man! He even met the man that was commanding the troops on the other side of the battle! It's worth your time just to watch, it's on KZbin!

[@teresatorres3760]

This music is witness to our history some sad and some happy but all real and you my friend are letting some witness it for the first time, Thank you.

[@brendaisajiw3417]

Yes, Ty, it would be great to honor our soldiers more. Many gave their all!!! 💖

[@jamiebrown8652]

Really enjoy your channel and your positive upbeat commentary Keep up the good work Thanks

[@johnwilliams5301]

Even though some do not believe in war,we should all believe in helping and honoring those who gave all for our nation.

[@jacerea8683]

Love this song. You can hate the war but honor the warriors.

[@janalea5551]

This is a classic. It goes in my Saved category. This is why I stand. This is why I stand when our anthem is played. And always will.

[@tholloway3343]

adding one too that will bring tears to your eyes , angel flight by radney foster

[@wizard3z868]

arlington by trace adkins to

[@sherrywyllie2163]

Thank you Ty. Met a veteran in the ER who said he had stopped receiving insulin for his diabetes. Turns out military thought he was dead and stopped all his benefits. Took 6 months to fix paperwork and by that time he had irreversible damage. Sad.

[@inspirationworks8357]

Red tape ! When I hear stories like this, I get so angry and then frustrated because I honestly don't know the best and most effective way I could help !

[@NFMom]

Chris Ledoux This Cowboys Hat is a great song.

[@jeddodon]

That would be awesome if all the artists did that. People forget how good we really have it. Freedom isn't free. God Bless

[@dhooks6965]

“Holy Water” by Big and Rich is something you must listen to. An absolutely touching song. Very Anointed 😇

[@gregorylimer2058]

I was 6 yrs. Old outside playing basketball by myself and walked in the back door of my home. There everybody was in family screaming and crying . my moms brother Uncle Larry McCubbins Killed In Action Vietnam. 19 F-----G yrs. Old.Grandma (her son) was laying on floor shaking violently, hallucinating. Grandpa(his son) was in corner staring at nothing, with drool coming down his chin. I was 6 yrs. Old. Heres to all Vietnam HEROES . Bless you . I pray to the Higher Spirit all the time. These people who disrespect our country without sacrifice need not cross me. You have had my medicine before. Do not EVER talk down my country. I'll put somethin' on ya' Ajax won't take off. I am not a veteran. Biggest regret of my life.Thank you for letting me vent.God Bless America.......

[@MrJerry9204]

I was in the 173RD Airborne in 1967 thanks for your kind words and for sharing this song

[@boadiceameridionalis3732]

This reminded me of a song years back by Tim McGraw called If You're Reading This. I ugly cry when I hear it. From eastern NC in the middle of military bases. We love and appreciate our military's sacrifice. Now I gotta go ugly cry for a minute.

[@apineapple2609]

This song is very sad but this is what it costs to stay free. I'm joining the army this month and I just hope I make it back.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I am proud of you and thank you in advance for serving our country.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I just noticed this was posted 2 yrs ago! Your service is appreciated by me. My father is a Vietnam vet. Navy.

[@marydavis8866]

This song by Big and Rich is so moving !!!!!!!!!!!!!! very touching. Marianna

[@steveg5933]

This is the song that cemented my love of Big & Rich. I was born 16 days after the events of that day.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

I was 2

[@captron7814]

I can see the appreciation in their face when I say thanks. tell them you appreciate their sacrifice so we can be free now

[@tracyadkins3077]

Something to believe in, by Poison is an incredible song that also pays respect to vietnam vets. The lead singer, Brett Michaels, wrote it the night his best friend and bodyguard commited suicide in Palm Springs... the studio cut from the official video is pure, raw emotion as it was recorded the next morning. It took a LOT of takes because he kept breaking down in tears... the video is drop dead gorgeous too. The emotion on his face... gives me chills, you can FEEL what he felt.... and he's no actor, that's all raw emotion.

[@lauraanderson-cook9924]

I love this song and I'm so grateful for our troops..my father was in the military and he was shot (I wanna say desert storm but not 100 percent sure )and still has the scars he doesn't talk about it much....fast forward to last year ..I care for adults with various degrees of disabilities and one of my main individuals ended up in the hospital and there family member came in and was so sweet ..we got to talking and it gives me chills to this day but this man whom I never met before in a state i just moved to ...turns out my dad fought under his command and side by side with him....crazy to think they both went into battle not knowing 20+ years down the road it would come full circle 😍

[@svenska81]

Try SSGT Barry Sadler’s “Ballad of the Green Beret”

[@wizard3z868]

riding with private melon, Arlington

[@wendel5520]

You should do something by Kris Kristofferson one of the greatest songwriters ever!!

[@Almcingrid3663]

I'll never forget the day my 18yr old uncle and 18 yr old cousin was drafted and left for Vietnam. We had just lost a cousin over there. I was very young but, I remember it like it was yesterday. They were not given a hero's welcome for the ones that returned. Luckily, we live in a small town and the bus took each soldier home. I'll never forget running and jumping into my uncle's arms. So thankful he came home alive but, till this day, he has problems from it. He also suffers from Agent Orange exposure.

[@larynanntapp6333]

Hi stranger! I am thinking about your suggestion...mulling it over. My first thought is wondering if it takes away any of the emotional impact of 11/8. Now I am thinking of how to do that!

[@HEX-xh2iy]

Moonshine Bandits puts at least one song on every album dedicated to our military.

[@sagittarian1955]

You should check out Dave Bray. He's a veteran of the U. S. Navy AND Marines. Most of his songs are patriotic. "Last Call" is dedicated to police officers. "Into the Fire" is about firemen. "Warrior Inside" talks about veterans. I first found him when he was with the band Madison Rising and fell in LOVE with his rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner", which I have previously requested you review. It is like no other version I have ever heard.

[@theamericanwonder]

I missed the draft by a couple of years but I remember those times so well. I can’t watch this video without tearing up. What those dirty ass hippies did to our Vietnam veterans was unconscionable.

[@arichmond777]

This is the first time I've watched your channel....that medic of the 173rd Airborne, Mr. Lawrence Joel was my Godfather 😢 sweetest, most kind man you could ever meet. Your prerequisite idea is awesome by the way!

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

That's so awesome! You must be proud! What an amazing man and a true American hero. I thank your family since I can't thank him. God bless!

[@arichmond777]

@@IdahoRanchGirl I am very much, proud of him! Thank you for your kindness ☺️

[@sandydunlap414]

There are organizations that pair songwriters and veterans are paired up, and the veteran tells their story and then the songwriter will come up with a song about their story. These songs are then put out there for artists to listen to and can record. The veteran will also receive royalties for the song. I have a friend who actually did this-she and her three brothers all served. One brother was killed in action in Iraq, and her youngest brother took his own life several years later- because of PTSD. The song was never picked up by an artist, but it is a beautiful song.

[@bashfyl]

Beautiful song. It always makes me happy when the bad boys of a music genre produce amazing, touching, beautiful music that stuns their critics. Thanks for doing this reaction. Also there is a song called "Voices that care" that was done by a whole bunch of singers in support of the troops. You should check it out.

[@Skeagle1]

As a veteran I can say. If someone comes up to r and says “Thank You for your service “ that means more than all my awards combined

[@nothingbutlove40tis]

If you want a fun Big and Rich song, try Rollin' (The Ballad of Big and Rich). Not for fun, but I love Saved as well. Actually, most of the Horse of a Different Color album is great. You should try Kris Kristofferson's Why Me Lord (the Highway Men version). If you do want to do a Veterans Day special, take a look at John Michael Montgomery's Letters From Home, David Ball's Riding With Private Malone and Citizen Soldier by 3 Doors Down

[@0Gothikangel0]

On your own time you should look up the video of how this song came about. They took the guy who's story they are telling back to where this happened and he got to bury the boots seen in this video in a crater that was made on the day of the ambush. Seeing him be able to go back to that very spot where he was wounded and lost his brothers was something else. He also got to meet a man that played a role in what happened that November 8th.

[@inspirationworks8357]

Could you point me in the right direction to find this ? I am wondering if a Google search of "backstory for Big & Rich song, 8th of November" might lead me easily to that ... ??? Thank you for sharing ! ✌💗🎶

[@0Gothikangel0]

@@inspirationworks8357 The title on KZbin is "Big & Rich - 8th of November Documentary: A True Story of Pain & Honor" (If you want to use the link, instead of searching it here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/najChn2trK6Sf9U ) It is around 50 minutes long but it was worth the watch and those minutes seemed to go by VERY fast. :)

[@wizard3z868]

plus he got a chance to meet with high ranking and the intelligence pple from the vietcong