Country music Reaction - RED SOVINE Teddy Bear - This will make you shed happy tears

[@KLUNKET]

I used to perform locally with a Gentleman named Frank Grill who had a popular Country Music band in the area. In his older years Frank's voice started to go and he would have me fill in as the vocalist... one night we were doing a show at a bar called the Crystal Lounge... It was a rowdy place, people having fun and drinking, being loud, so loud that I felt like that they weren't paying much attention to our music at all. At one point during our set I asked the boys if they would be able to do the background music for the song Teddy Bear... they said sure, but Frank turned to me and said "you can't do a song like that in a bar! These folks wanna dance and have fun"!! I looked Frank in the eye and said "They aren't paying attention to us anyway, I am doing the song"!!! He rolled his eyes, but jumped in with his guitar anyway when the band started to play. I introduced the song by saying "Here's a sad ol' song that is one of my favorite story songs"... I wouldn't have believed this if I hadn't seen it myself, but everyone in that rowdy bar shut right up! They quieted down and were giving me and the song 100% of their attention!!! As the song was nearing the end, I looked around and could see tears in many people's eyes. That is a TESTAMENT to a well written song... very powerful!

[@grampaj3416]

Us truckers are big and slow vehicles on the road. We are people also, we make the sacrifices of being able to be at home with our family. We keep food in the store, cars on the car lots, clothes, building materials etc. please show some respect and give us the space we need for our trucks.

[@katinacobb2814]

He sings with so much emotions!

[@cuthbertmalcolm3651]

Every time I play this song it brings tears to me

[@katinacobb2814]

Show emotions! I am the same way!

[@timothyallen4267]

It doesn't matter how old you are, this song will always put a lump in your throat that will almost choke you. This is a great story! Kudos to whoever wrote this 👌

[@32a34a]

Red Sovine co-wrote this with Dale Royal,Tommy Hill and Billy Joe Burnette and released in 76. There is a follow up to this song called Little Joe.

[@NathanVeenstra]

I am not really a country music fan, but I listened the whole song because of the great storytelling. And ended up with a lump in my throat.

[@johnlewandowski8624]

Indeed! When this song played on the radio when I was driving, I had to pull over. I couldn't sing this on karaoke!

[@hockemeyer1]

Red Sovine is one of the best story tellers in country music. Phantom 309, Giddy up Go, and Little Joe are some you might enjoy.

[@miniwhinny74]

And Roses For Mama and Little Rosa.

[@toddoglesby9849]

Little Rosa also

[@encrypter46]

This New Yorker cheers these truckers as heros. These men were always some of the best people on the road.

[@BobBlanchardMarketer]

Jesus, I heard this when I was 5 years old and cried. If this doesn’t touch your soul, go get checked…

[@amandafox8603]

The story of Teddy Bear I heard was a true story. ❤

[@sabrehollowell9392]

One of my huge nostalgic songs ❤ my grandparents played all the time

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

My mom says my grandpa was friends with Red. He came by to visit around my second birthday she said. She said he was the nicest guy.

[@Pahoe77]

He had a lot of songs that tugged the heart strings - roses for mama; little joe; giddy up go; daddies girl, come to mind.

[@carolynrowe1370]

The trucking community is amazing. My Dad was a trucker. We lived in south Texas. He fell off his trailer in Oklahoma. My Mom was trying to get to him at the hospital. As soon as she hit the road and put a call out for directions on the CB (before google map), truckers came to the rescue. They found out what she was driving. They would come on the CB when they saw her and tell her to just follow them. As one trucker would have to turn off, another would take his place. They got her all the way to Tulsa where a cop too over to get her all the way to the hospital (with lights flashing).

[@michaelwood6353]

This is what life is about!!! Helping others achieve their dreams when they can’t!!!

[@DeniseThomson-d1p]

Still chokes me up 😢

[@patrickwalker4385]

It happens to us all man true country music

[@harrytuttle8161]

if you don't tear up , you ain't a live .

[@davem8836]

And now you know why Red Sovine is so beloved in the trucker world.

[@christophercovington4275]

I'm an ex driver and I will always love red

[@stephanietip]

This song has torn me up since I was a kid

[@oldermusiclover]

Harri for what it is worth to you Real Men do cry. it is ok

[@SickGirlRocks]

Oh noooo! This song has made me cry since the first time I heard it in the 80’s

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

Sad story but kind of end on a happy note that will touch your heart

[@melvance7281]

Honestly. This is the happy part. Many have done versions of the " fall out" of this version that will totarip your heart out your chest. Believe me. I'm an old fart....and I'll admit to bawling my eyes out to this, you have no idea just how much I freak out to the various follow up versions

[@pmcwilliamson]

Two others are..Roses for Mama and Giddy Up Go!! I listened to Red Sovine on cassette, wore out 2 of them.

[@tomh3652]

There is a even sadder sequel to this called Teddy Bears last ride. And check out his song Roses for momma.

[@oldermusiclover]

had a CB years ago met all kinds of interesting people

[@johnvetere]

This makes most everyone emotional.

[@williamschrom1584]

I hope you and your son have a fantastic reunion this holiday season

[@angelsierra6126]

This song always tears me up 😢

[@paulajones1177]

I grew up listening to Red Sovine on the radio. He was one of my Dad's (who was a trucker) favorites. I lost my Dad 24 years ago. Hearing this brings back so many memories. Red Sovine was a master at these stories. Each tugs on the heartstrings. Some that are well worth checking out are "Teddy Bear's Last Ride", "Lil Joe", and "Roses For Momma".

[@bonnieloggins8923]

Everyone needs to hear Teddy Bear’s last Ride

[@deborahpetitpas2332]

Happens to me every time I hear this song, and I grew up listening to it

[@ivansavoie3190]

Giddy up go is another good one, by Red Sovine

[@daviddepoe7942]

I was a karaoke host for over three year's, a full year seven night's a week. My singing was the only thing in my life my father had shown that he was proud of me for. He bugged me to do this song but I was never able to make it through it without getting choked up. I only wish I could have done it once without error for my dad who passed in 2012.

[@js3599]

Red Sovine... "Roses for Mama" will give you chills.

[@jomiiller6297]

This is a tear jerker for sure. Another is Ray Sawyer from Dr Hook Daddy’s Little Girl he tears up towards the end

[@judymeeker2925]

This has always made me cry as a child. I cried again hearing it here.

[@patticriss2238]

Everyone should hear this song at least once. My dad, toughest cowboy I ever knew, cried like a baby every time.

[@richardtaylor8595]

This was what real country music is. Red Sovine was a great musician and story teller...

[@jeffdickens9556]

I've listened to that song since the'70's and always brings tears to my eyes

[@Pippin14]

Just can't listen to this without crying. Even way back when. Now it's hard to type.....

[@Midnyte_Angel]

No matter how many times I hear the song I can't make it without tearing 😢

[@dsusan17]

Oh Nicole! You hit Harri with one of the saddest songs in Country Music! I cry every time! Wonderful reaction Harri!

[@Nicole_Jewell]

I gave him a warning that one of my last 3 songs would make him probably make him tear up.

[@dsusan17]

And it did! Haha

[@oldermusiclover]

have you ever heard Teddy Bear's last ride

[@steve-ph9yg]

@@oldermusicloverthe Teddy Bear songs make big truckers cry.

[@oldermusiclover]

@@steve-ph9yg aaw may the good Lord watch over you while you are trucking

[@WilliamTross448]

I ❤️ your content,and the way you look at life.

[@krisswegemer1163]

Yeah, loved that song when I was a kid. The name Red Sovine was a household word in my town.

[@Nicole_Jewell]

This is the song I was talking about that would make you tear up. It gets me every time I hear it. I had a feeling it would get to you. Red Sovine is a great story teller and I will give you some more from him.

[@randykillman6475]

Think of a world where folks would be kind to each other and help children in need?

[@shawnpilgrim2355]

My grandpa was a truck driver and he used to play Red Sovine tapes all the time. I know dozens of his songs. However, I never thought that they would reach the level of exposure they have now thanks to KZbin.

[@damonbryan7232]

My suggestion would be "Rose's for Momma" by C.W. McCall. Another great singer/storyteller.

[@garyholland2796]

HarriBest reaction ty you so much for the video.my dad was a truck Driver for 30 YRS God Bless you 🙏🇱🇷

[@RalphRedd-e6l]

My uncle Billy used to play this when I was a kid it got me then it gets me now

[@missblondie2393]

First time hearing this song and the tears are flowing

[@kevinm4022]

This song brings a tear for more than one reason. Yes its an emotional song but its deeper to me. My dad loved Red. My dad passed away last year and when i listen to this i think of him. My mom who died shortly before loved flowers for mama. Cause of covid i missed her funeral but i was able to give flowers to my mama

[@gregjarnigan3515]

I love to see people discover these old songs. Peace and love to everyone from Old Greg!

[@rockabillyroadtrippers134]

Billys Christmas Wish, a real tear jerker by Red Sovine.

[@garybauer9494]

Red Sovine is a true story teller. Phantom 309 is one of his best I have ever heard. It started for me when I heard Teddy Bear the first time years ago.

[@OverandOutChief1]

Good one. Roses for Mama is pretty sad too. Phantom 309 is a classic signature from him.

[@robertarnold7187]

I've known this song for my whole life and it still gets me.

[@jodyhouser6437]

I remember listening to this and the other trucker songs on the weekend with my family as we played games. This song always makes me cry when I hear it again. It's been a while but it was beautiful.

[@philipdickey6460]

Red Sovine, his recitals are priceless, check out Roses For Mama, Phantom 309, Little Rosa, will bring you to tears

[@darrinlindsey]

Happy tears are the best. As sad as the first half is, the second half is so beautiful. I've heard this many, many times, and it never get old, and never fails to bring those happy tears.

[@marksanchez8055]

Excellent ❤

[@RitaBowen1]

I love this song when I was a little girl my grandpa was a truck driver I would go with him on short runs and he taught me this song . We would always sing this. Another good one is Phantom 309 you should give it a listen

[@stevedahlberg8680]

It's a great one!

[@asteverino8569]

Thanks for playing and commenting on a song that I might not care to listen to. Anyway , I am thinking of friends and loves who died young.

[@granjmy]

Don't steel your heart against your emotions, Hari. Stay tender hearted. Thanks for your reaction to one of my favorite old songs.

[@lauralane4808]

I cant listen to this one without crying. Giddy Up Go will give you happy tears.

[@LINDATHRALL-pb8zu]

MY DAD GOT ME LISTENING TO RED SOVINE HE IS THE BEST STORY TELLER HE KNEW HOW TO PUT MUSIC WITH HIS STORIES

[@anessalyn1035]

Great reaction. It's a sad story with a happy ending

[@agreyreb]

Harri, If you liked this one, you might want to check out "Phantom 309". It’s another tear jerker.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Well damn. I don't know how many times I've heard this song over the course of my lifetime and I kind of grew up in this culture. And yeah and particularly seeing that you really understood it and it moved you, I will actually have to admit that even though I've seen it so many times, my allergies are acting up a bit. Great reaction and please do more of this genre it's amazing. And there's so much humor and upbeat stuff too it's not all tearjerkers. But it runs the whole gamut there are so many. Check out red simpson, awful lot to learn, he got his start opening for Buck Owens out in the palace in Bakersfield and then when Buck really broke and started touring nationally Red Simpson stepped into his headlining position. He's got a great voice and he wrote so many Fantastic Trucking songs. Another one that is super classic is Dave dudley, two six packs away. And then many artists covered Six Days on the road. But the two battling top hits, laugh, or Red Sovine and Dave Dudley. And that's the tip of the iceberg there is so much more and it's all over the map and some of it goes all the way back to the 1930s it really does.

[@jimearnest4342]

This song always gets me in my feelings

[@wagonmaster1974]

Great, moving song. Red was a great storyteller. I, personally, think his finest was Roses For Mama - tied with Giddy Up Go.

[@MommaBird52]

Red was a storyteller for sure. He could always bring tears to your eyes!

[@daveconder4351]

Trucked over the road for 33 years this song and all from this time period were a staple of many long lonely nights 👍🥃

[@ednafenton7558]

Red Sovine has many songs that tug at your heart & make your eyes water. All his songs are good. Country Music has so many great truck driving songs. If you want a cute funny cb song listen to Shirley and Squirrely singing "Hey Shirley (this is squirrely)"

[@jewls9697]

@Harribest Thanks for all music! Keep on Giving us great music! This is a wonderful channel & we very much enjoy it!! Now we can we hear it!!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Listen to James Dewar / Robin Trower singing " I Can't Wait Much Longer " Winterland concert 1975 . 🎸🎼🎼🎼🇺🇸⚡️✨✨✨✨✨🏆

[@carollittle1059]

Such a huge hit!!

[@williambailey344]

It's not really a song but it always makes me cry or at least a tear in my eye.

[@bella-xp7qd]

I heard him live in concert, I'm guessing it was around 1974. It was at a dinner club. He was very popular then.

[@clifflawrence7479]

You’ve got a good heart my man

[@stephenulmer3781]

Great song! So Heartwarming ❤ "It'll come back' is another Red Sovine song i remember from way back in childhood (the 70s)

[@natlee8947]

Such a great song, always puts a tear in my eye. Red Sovine was such a great story teller. You should check out Phantom 309 and Vietnam Set of Cards also real touching songs. He also had a great singing voice he did songs like Truck Drivin' son of a Gun and Why Baby Why, the later with Webb Pierce.

[@melvinwion1606]

Red Sovine has sevral songs out therethat are simaler and just as good one being roses for mama

[@lindabland9656]

Red Sovine painted pictures of Reality Of Truckers in a few of his recordings. A must listen to, is Phantom 309.

[@michelleyorke2695]

Hecwas a really good musician.

[@pamelamcleod8663]

Teddy bears last ride is a must

[@TMF1954]

Thank you Harri

[@kimberlygrimm7007]

This song reminds me of my sweet dearly departed Daddy. He was a truck driver and when I was on Holiday vacation from school, he'd go to work and pick up his truck and come back home and get me. My Dad's CB handle was "Crazy Cooter" The mechanic who was best friends with Bo & Luke Duke on "Dukes Of Hazzard" I was little when he gave me my CB handle "Earth Angel" In 2013, my Dad was murdered. My Daddy wasn't a political man. He was a loving, kind and funny man whom loved life! Since he wasn't a "high ranking citizen" in Wheelersburg, Ohio; his murder wasn't and still hasn't been on the priority list!

[@dragon-lu3mk]

this song never fails to make my eyes water ... keep up the good work!!

[@frankhuggins9856]

Just to let you know that this song is a very true song he lived just down the street from where I lived that was a very very long time ago and the day that little boy passed away all of the TRUCK DRIVERS was to be there there was a lady called the police they said if does not stop calling them she will be put in jail

[@marybaillie8907]

Wow, ugly crying!!😭😭 What a beautiful story told to perfection. Beautiful. Happy but emotionally drained Harri. You did well Harri not to cry. Thanks Harri and Nicole. Amazing choice Nicole. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Nicole_Jewell]

Thank you

[@kathyyoung9539]

It is a True story.

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

I’ve heard it before, but here I sit full out cryin like a baby. Still thankful a song can move us all like that. It gives me hope. ❤

[@davidsuggs7491]

I remember hearing this on the radio as a kid. A couple more of his stories to check out are "Roses for Mamma" and "Deck of Cards". He has a pretty deep rabbit hole to get into. Love your reactions!

[@sandyhardcastle1566]

Thank you for this song!! I haven't heard it in years! Of course I'm crying.

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Next do his Roses for Mama. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dabber6832]

I've enjoyed watching your Expressions on some of these songs you can't hide it.. another real Fine musical treat is an acapella group named Home Free.. man of Constant Sorrow your ears will thank you truly amazing

[@DeniseThomson-d1p]

You are a hood soul ,i was tearing ip with you .