Reba McEntire - Fancy REACTION!

[@blakerutherford5243]

"I hope this doesn't have a dark story to it." Everyone that's heard it before:😬😬

[@ash2xx1]

Blake Rutherford 🤣🤣

[@JessicaNWheeler]

Yep as soon as I heard him say that I thought "sorry Billy I did it to you again bro"

[@alexusturner2039]

Can you please do Carrie Underwood Chactoaw County Affair Leave Love Alone Mexico One Way Ticket Daughtry There And Back Again Regular version and acoustic version

[@audreyshive1773]

🤣

[@JadeLoveless9291]

Straight up the face I made lol

[@colinpreston80]

The story is about a girl escaping from extreme poverty by any means necessary.

[@MrJoeylj]

Sure

[@maryaltshuller885]

@@MrJoeylj Sometimes it's called you do what you gotta do.

[@sassbrat]

Her mother did what she had to do to save her kids even if it meant what she had to do to Fancy. But in the end Fancy did become a lady and is opening up a safe haven for girls.

[@sallymcmurray949]

Her mother prostituted her out instead of going out herself and getting a job.

[@mythoceanas8874]

Just to add more context, the song was original written by Bobbie Gentry in the late 60s as a feminist statement. The story telling style is Southern Gothic. The mother has a terminal illness and she worked out a deal for the 18 year old Fancy to become an escort. Based on the first line of the Chorus people think she was forced, but the second line “if you want out, well, it’s up to you” is the option. Just like “The Night the Lights went out in Georgia”, Reba took an old hit and breathed new life into it. But sometimes it’s hard to put perspective into it based on the time it was written.

[@michellepetty6404]

there is a reason why she has the title of " The Queen of Country"

[@dannythemysterious8221]

True. No one does it like Reba. I miss that type of music. Reba old Carrie Brooks and Dunn. Garth Brooks George Strait Alan Jackson etc. Thats true country right there

[@dannythemysterious8221]

@goldenhawk H yes. I agree. Now don't get me wrong their is some good country music here and there but they dont have that essence and love to it that the old singers played. They just can't beat the old days and I will forever stand to the day I die that the old music is the only country music around

[@TheStefan6969]

@@dannythemysterious8221 I hear you, and Brooks and Dunn and George Straight have new (last year or so) stuff out that's getting radio play!!

[@davidhunt8456]

True who ever heard of the king of Rap? If they are called a king they sold 1/10th of the records she sold in 30+ years

[@iamnotgoldenhar8645]

I think the queen is Loretta Lynn. Reba, Dolly, and Loretta Lynn have had the title at one time or another.

[@tanyafield277]

I like the ultimate message of this song is that she did what she needed to do in order to make her own way in life "i's gonna be a lady someday though I didn't know when or how and I ain't done bad" 😢🥰🥺

[@candidsandie]

*and I ain't been back* ❤

[@grabble7605]

@@candidsandie Kinda fucked up. She had fifteen years she could've gone and helped her mama...

[@candidsandie]

@@grabble7605 it's a song. Nobody was hurt during the writing/singing of this song.

[@ashleyoxford3121]

Finally someone reacted to this song... one of the best stories in country music

[@reneebush2399]

Mr. Video just reacted to it too.

[@micheleeccleston4444]

Society prefers to keep the real-life stories of this in the dark. That way they can continue to blame poverty on the actions of people instead of blaming the desperate actions of people on poverty.

[@mt3311]

"Now in this world there's a lot of self righteous hypocrites that call me bad, they criticize momma for turning me out, no matter little we had," that is a harsh line about life.

[@ShermanCassidy]

Why does Reba always give me chills when she says “she said just be nice to the gentlemen, Fancy, and they’ll be nice to you.”

[@cisio64123]

Because of the way she emphasizes it and you know unlike her innocent daughter exactly what she means by being nice. It just isn't the norm for a mother to be telling her daughter this, usually it's the opposite.

[@Gottsmote]

The song itself is emotional, but just the images of the mother standing there and that being the last time she saw her.... Damn, I miss my mother.

[@rainbowmom7582]

I miss mine too. ❤

[@professionalvampire1]

Most of her videos are mini-movies. Aside from this one, my favorites are "The Heart Won't Lie" (duet will Vince Gill), "Does He Love You" (duet with Linda Davis, and "Is There Life Out There". The last line (spoken) of that video gets you right in the feels!

[@amberdulay7238]

And For My Broken Heart!!

[@wendymielak399]

She remade Does he love you with Mrs Dolly Parton... It's wonderful...

[@marthahigh2171]

the baby was taken by the welfare and her mama died.....This song was written by Bobbie Gentry and recorded by her ..you should listen to Bobby Gentrys.."Ode to Billy Joe'

[@Lucas-xl2ds]

Gentry also recorded it

[@AnimeMovement]

I much prefer Reba's recording of this song, but Gentry's "Ode to Billy Joe" is an absolute masterpiece.

[@ellenmarch3095]

Yes, please, please, please, please do Ode to Billie Joe

[@cjturner2008]

I'm A 30yr gay guy,and this is my Anthem through my PTSD and no matter my pain I will always love my momma And protect her

[@jodyswanson2912]

I thought this was going to show her 2019 CMA awards song that she sang. The photo to this video is deceiving. When she sang this at the awards it was incredibly awesome.

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

The imagery from video gives extra depth to the song, that's missing when you don't see the video.

[@daventunes3822]

I think that it makes the point that Fancy refused to stay a victim of her circumstances. She took a bad hand and made it work for her. Also, I believe you've done some reactions to Martina McBride's videos. She's another artist who has bravely tackled issues other shy away from.

[@darwinmorden4731]

My wife's early memories include a single divided among 5 children and two parents, I met her when her work was not something to be proud of. Because she risked her pride today she is a pillar of the community.

[@BramptonAnglican]

People need to understand sometimes a woman needs to do what she needs to do.

[@franfitzgerald7718]

i have heard this song my entire life But your reaction touched my HEART you truly grieved for that young girl in a BEAUTIFUL WAY thank You for making me see this in a totaly NEW WAY

[@BSPT12]

People always miss the beginning when the taxi driver says, “my wife has seen all of your films” - she became a movie star.

[@kohakuaiko]

"this ain't about child trafficking is it" that's not what we called it back then.

[@spokenme08]

She had turned 18 so she was at least legal."It was the summer I turned eighteen" The state took the baby. "The welfare people came and took the baby" Songs like this is why I love country so much. Songs to react to: Harper Valley PTA -Jeannie C. Riley -Funny story song Letters from war-Mark Schultz -Emotional,a tribute to family members

[@tashainjena]

How about ole red?

[@qiaramartinez9451]

Songs like these are the reason I like country too this so the stuff I want people to hear when others say country is awesome cause man sometimes it really is

[@spokenme08]

@@qiaramartinez9451 I love story songs in any genre. Give me a song about the hard times,the good times and the lonely times. Anyone who is into rap/hiphop or rock that tell stories would enjoy this type of Country music.That's how i got people I know into it.

[@spokenme08]

@@tashainjena I had forgotten about that one.

[@joshuaadams371]

Or Harper valley pta cover by Loretta lynn or any of her songs tbh

[@cece1940]

My fav of hers is her cover of “The lights went out in Georgia” 💕

[@billherndon7939]

This is a cover too.

[@sassbrat]

When you hear just what really happened to the brother's wife makes the line 'see little sister don't mess when she aims her gun' all the more real.

[@jenniecartier3917]

It’s a dark country song but that’s what makes it a great song!!

[@launilarson692]

Reba knows how to tell a good simple story .

[@dennisanderson7034]

This is a very dark song but Reba nails it!

[@daniellenoyes3426]

Billy you should really listen to Chris Ledoux -- This Cowboy Hat

[@shantel7107]

Yes! Comment on every video until he does.

[@stripedtigress]

Oh heck yes!!! And Hooked on an 8 Second Ride!

[@AriesFiyah]

Growing up and still, I loved Reba so much! That came from my Mama. This is my favorite Reba song and one of the first country ones I ever memorized. Thank you for all the reactions, Billy!!

[@RowdyRuth]

I always found this song very disturbing. I was the only daughter in a family of five children and my mother and father only dreamed of me getting married and having kids. It felt like this song.

[@colinolson7798]

Can you please do "Cleaning this Gun" by Rodney Atkins

[@ziridestaudios]

That's such a good song!

[@JessicaNWheeler]

@kyndakrazy I was going to request that one soon too! This is my request for the month hes doing right now. I'm a CrazyPack member.

[@JessicaNWheeler]

@@ziridestaudios I was going to request that one soon too! This is my request for the month hes doing right now. I'm a CrazyPack member.

[@ontxtteredwxngs]

yeah the song about threatening a child's life with violence. so fun! *sarcasm*

[@JessicaNWheeler]

@@ontxtteredwxngs Don't listen to it then if it bothers you

[@richardh776]

That is why Reba is a LEGEND in Country music.

[@danielhill9254]

Yay! This is what everyone was waiting for ❤ thank you!

[@jena6587]

“Summer I turned 18” still chills me.

[@tylawrence7857]

I heard this song for the first time at the end of a concert in Las Vegas. Talk about a showstopper it was awesome. If you ever had a chance to see Reba McEntire in concert, do it. She sounds as good if not better in person she has a very powerful voice.

[@cocodongeorge2793]

You should watch the 2019 CMA version of this. It’s SO good.

[@cnealon817]

Hope you saw the show Superstar last week about Reba. She did Fancy when no one wanted her to do it so she went behind their backs.

[@h06anbjo]

Hey! Remember Church bells by Carrie Underwood??? This is that songs "big sister"!!!!!!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I think you mean Reba would be big sister since it came out way before Carrie Underwood was a thing lol.

[@JazmineRhodes22]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 yes your right but carrie was like 4 years old or 6 years old when the song came out

[@jamescurfman3284]

And I am pretty sure Reba's version here is a cover, if I remember correctly (and I suppose I could be wrong). Of course, Reba made it her own. :)

[@autumnfall8829]

@@jamescurfman3284 you are correct. I cant remember the original artists name though.

[@deidraterrell8513]

Autumn Vollberg Bobby Gentry

[@theConquerersMama]

This song always breaks my heart. Thank you for recognizing the continuing issue of trafficking. My family acts like this an anthem.

[@susanwahl6322]

Her video is awesome.

[@1Oneof99]

3 wooden crosses by randy travis!

[@Vnachi8]

Ashley S that song will mess you up good the first time you hear it, you have to immediately listen to it again.

[@1Oneof99]

@@Vnachi8 yusssss!!! It's one of those "did that just happen?" Songs. So good💙

[@jameswhoever3730]

I loved it when he said,"oh, her name's Fancy!"

[@howardwhite5131]

Reba got a lot of hate when she decided to record this, because of the story behind the song. But she did it anyway.

[@FlyingRedTailHawk]

I am not surprised, it is a hard so to listen to and the video is as well. Reba's 30th Anniversary Rumor Has It album has three versions of it.

[@camillawilliams3122]

Reba is not the one who wrote this song. It was Bobbie Gentry.

[@howardwhite5131]

@@camillawilliams3122 I never said Reba wrote it. I just said there were a lot of people trying to get Reba to not record the song.

[@camillawilliams3122]

@@howardwhite5131 And I didn't say that to piss you off. I was just sayin'.

[@cra0422]

And now it's become her signature song. With all due respect to Bobby Gentry, this song is now Reba's, just like how "Hurt" was originally recorded by Trent Reznor and then Johnny Cash did his version

[@dennisanderson7034]

I've seen Reba in concert. Rockford, mid nineties. It was awesome! Got to meet Rhett Akins and Linda Davis. Got their autographs. It was Tracy Byrd, Rhett Akins, and Reba.

[@nicolehill4531]

Reba McEntire Take it Back!!! She so sassy in this music video! Her most recent CMA performance of this song was on point!!!!!!!

[@colinmckendrick9803]

this might be the most dark, sad, and real song of all time .

[@nickyneubert365]

One of my favorite Reba songs!!

[@NYMusic89563]

Chills every single time I hear this song.

[@donaldstone540]

In case you're interested....her names pronounced "Mac-Entire" like " Mac & cheese"......just sayin

[@DizzyDee1976]

I still get chills listening to this song and watching this video.

[@alyssataylora]

could you pls react to "cleaning this gun" by Rodney Atkins, 10/10 recommend

[@yybarra79]

It’s crazy how far back in history it goes. If they didn’t sell you off they just took you somewhere and left you because they didn’t have the money for that extra mouth to feed. But that doesn’t make you who you are. Loved the reaction like always. Much love.

[@MissyA1966]

That's what I like about Country Music the songs always have story to tell!😘

[@deedeephillips8143]

Reba revolutionized music videos by making all of hers mini movies! This is her signature song and most radio stations wouldn’t play it because of the content and length.

[@Alisha_79]

I saw her first sing this in 1992! Then again in 2012. I tell you I never thought of it as sex trafficking because she was 18. However you are right! Much younger and much older are all victims. If you look up who is responsible, you might be shocked.

[@danicao5010]

Reba's song Turn on the Radio is a really fun one.

[@professortoni726]

This is the first time I've watched your channel and although I've heard this song many times, your reactions took me on the journey of this song like it was new. Thank you for that. I am now a subscriber!

[@trishaalvarez8938]

I am so glad that someone actually got this song! I have watched many other reactions and most of the men think she was a maid who got connections. I am like what?! That's your take away?! Wow!

[@tiffripley6602]

I have always loved her music!! She is a favorite of mine, and Fancy is just amazing!!

[@marycostley77]

What I like about the song is the message a poor girl had to do what she had to do to survive. However she not only survived, she flourished and made it big. She went from doing what needed to be done to owning everything she dreamed of like a Georgia mansion and a New York flat. Also in the end she forgives for mother for what she had do but can now see why she did what she did to do right for her daughter.

[@jamielandis4308]

This song tears your heart out.

[@tonyacook8966]

Hey Billy..you're AWESOME! I'm one of Rebas biggest fans and have been since I was 13 years old and I'm bout to be 44 in September. So thank you SO much for showin her the respect she deserves 💯🌟

[@amyhuggins9920]

The QUEEN! Yaaaaas! This is the first concert I ever attended in high school. I’m 48 now. I’ve loved her since the first time I heard her sing. I don’t even listen to country anymore-except 90’s country and Chris Stapleton because if you don’t listen to Chris, you’re not human!

[@sophiakimball5301]

My uncle is her current guitarist - Jim Kimball

[@donnasue2513]

So my daughter is watching some of your reactions with me. She was wondering what kind of music you listen to riding down the road?

[@karaaguilar4982]

Billy, a couple of things...this is Reba’s MOST popular song...why? It doesn’t matter where you came from; it matters how you treat people on the way up. It’s empowering! To fill out a little more of your Reba repertoire - check out “Is there Life Out There” - in THAT video her husband is played by Huey Lewis

[@renaeforeman4285]

I love Reba and have seen her in concert a lot. Favorite female country artist ❤️

[@genevariden9876]

I have always loved the story line in this song and the video as well. Her Momma had to do what she could to give her kids a chance in life. Fancy did what she had to, to follow the dreams she didn't know she had.

[@DJShihTzuman]

'You know you might want me to wait around. This ain't the best neighborhood' No fucking kidding! She grew up there!

[@baggerchicforever2687]

All the greats are good story tellers and she's way up on top of the list with the best of them. ..great song. .

[@kstern5218]

“Reba’s videos be having me go THROUGH it!” For real though…

[@jarrods1193]

Love your reactions Billy! You should react to Reba's video for Sunday Kind of Love. It has an old military theme to it I think you'll like and her voice is amazing on it! She also has several great live performances of Fancy you should check out. Fancy has became her signature fan favorite song that she always closes her tours with. The one from last year's CMA awards was great and Fancy from Reba Live '95 is also amazing! You'll see why she is the queen of country!

[@DukeSar77]

I just searched this yesterday, wondering if you'd heard it and was disappointed. Now here it is!

[@tinaturner3624]

She ate that performance up!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@sasu52]

Thank you Billy for reacting to Reba she's a great singer and story teller

[@jessicaromero2586]

My favorite Reba song is For my broken heart. It's a song and album dedicated to the entire band that got killed in a plane crash years ago....

[@denisewelden9568]

We all do what we gotta do!! But I love Reba and other country musicions because they relate to many things in my life!

[@crystalsmith4919]

Reba can tell a story like no one else!!!

[@dragonfly9416]

This song is sad.But her mom had to move her up town to get her out of poverty,her mom wanted fancy to have a shot at a good life and that is exactly what happened.If her mom didn't do that then fancy would have ended up on the streets because she had turned 18 and the system doesn't take in 18 year olds.A ball was happening at the governor's mansion and her mom set it up for fancy to go.Her mom said"this is your one chance Fancy,don't let me down" Fancy impressed those at the governor's mansion and that night Her life was changed forever.Fancy's mom saved her.

[@harmon0173]

Her videos are always epic.

[@kimrice6703]

I COME FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF TENNESSEE GROWED UP POOR 5 KIDS SINGLE PARENT LIFE WAS HELL I NEVER STOP GRINDING TILL I GOT WHAT I WANT.

[@jenniboo9441]

This sons gives me chills everytime I hear it/watch the video

[@amandahandlin1405]

Hi Billy hope you're staying safe and thank you for putting out all the great content your reaction videos are my favorite ones to watch thank you so much for doing your best to keep us all entertained. I wish you all the best and many blessings.

[@charleswendt4868]

I have been in love with Reba for many years.

[@tiamo543]

this song makes me cry everytime

[@cisio64123]

Billy you must understand the reality of the story is that Fancy's poor family had been left further impoverished by desertion of her dad and it only got worse once her mom got sick and the reality hit that she was dying. This left her mom with very little money and time to secure her children's future. She knew the baby would eventually have be taken by welfare and was young enough to be put into a new family so there was hope for it. Her real desperate concern was for of age Fancy who would have little to no opportunity out of her circumstances. Fancy was obviously quite beautiful and her mom knew that was her only card she had to play as her way out. It was a sad perfect storm that converged to give few options for Fancy other than to " Just be nice to the gentlemen" so they would be nice to her. Fancy's mom invested in her future by spending all of the money that was left in dolling her beautiful daughter up with the purpose of attracting the attention of men. None of this was done by the mother to benefit herself as she knew she was dying , it was only done out of love to benefit Fancy and hopefully secure her a better life. Her mother gave her the tools she needed , pointed her to where she should go and then let her grown daughter go to decide her future for herself . Fancy understood her mom's reasoning and the circumstances that really gave either of them few choices. This why she couldn't hate her mom for what she did or blame her for it as she did indeed get out and end up greatly better off.

[@leisongivangomo5656]

You have my respect sir! 👏👏👏

[@ashleenail1990]

I saw that you were doin this one. I had to see your reaction to this one!!!😂😂

[@davidmiles7263]

"Mac in tire" lol

[@Lilak2002]

This is a good one. I love Reba and her stories.

[@Kai_Oti]

Reba was a pioneer of the music video format. They all tell stories.

[@ladylisaromance8129]

I cry every time! 😢

[@allura9163]

Oh heck yes! I love this song

[@pumpkin1017]

You know, I have seen this video and heard this song many times, but watching it along with you and seeing you react made me a little emotional as well.

[@toddferguson4571]

Im with you on this one Billy !!

[@FeliciaMay13]

You need to do a video on Hot Country Knights... Any or all their videos. They are a total blast. Got to see Reba live some years ago, her encore was Fancy.

[@wearinganapron]

Billy, it says "the welfare people came and took the baby, Mama died, and I ain't been back."

[@Bellajane007]

You will find lots of songs that pulls at your heart in country music. They tell stories of real life issues.

[@stacycole1935]

90s country was the best country. Music and the videos were amazing.

[@trickeytrickyvideos]

Dolly Partin's "Coat of Many Colors" is another song like this; a song that's more of a tragedy story.

[@jenleekongkeo7374]

I love Reba!!

[@toddhodges4405]

He knows the baby was taken by the welfare people, he is wondering where the baby is now, Fancy could have found him

[@kathleentate8343]

She wouldn't of wanted to bring the baby, into her life

[@connieguzman8721]

One of my favorite country songs. Such a sad story.

[@JustTanya.]

Technically it's not child trafficking because Fancy was 18 years old, the age of consent. It's just sad but also to show that no matter how bad things are, you do what you have to do to get out of that. It's more of the plight what women have had to go through, since forever, to survive. Little girls being sold out to older men for their own satisfaction. But for Fancy, she became who she was but she still made sure that she made the decisions, they weren't made for her. That's kinda what the message is, at least what I interpret from it. 😎👍