Darius Rucker Performs "Let Her Cry" | CMT Campfire Sessions

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[@LuciferMorningstarDanny]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If I ever have the opportunity to meet Darius I’d love to buy him a beer and shoot the breeze for 1/2 an hour or so. No photo needed just the privilege of his company. What a legend .

[@jamesmontana29]

True living legend

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Aw! Love this comment! ✋✋

[@pctrader841]

More like a whiny joke...

[@larettabice5978]

Love DR! ❤

[@maxtouchet8103]

​@@pctrader841your a whiny joke if you ain't got nothing nice to say you know the rest keep that hate to yourself man no sense in it there's enough hate in this world I hope whatever is troubling you subsides man don't b inf others down cuz of your bitterness God Bless you sir

[@ericrittenhouse6105]

Anyone who grew up in the 90s and did not like Hootie and the blowfish needs to hear this version of this song. Darius was and still is one of the greatest singer/song writers of our generation. Amazing

[@pctrader841]

Their nickname in the 90s, was "Hooter and the Blowjob". I never cared for his style; now I can't stand that whiny fool and his music after the way that he disrespected the very state that helped him succeed in his career. Then, recently, he was arrested on a drunk driving charge here in Tennessee. That asshole could have killed someone that night! He's nothing but a selfish clown and a joke.

[@maxtouchet8103]

@@pctrader841 you truly need help man just a straight up hater and troll

[@marywheelerauntiememe601]

I absolutely agree with you. Everytime I hear this song, it brings tears to my eyes.

[@Rhonda_Lee]

Anyone who doesn't like Hootie never listened to them. They were amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Chris_L034]

i was thinking you cant beat the original.

[@duanedaggers7190]

Regardless of it's solo, with Hootie, or with a group of friends around a campfire. True American artist. Appreciate his talent.

[@hed_sh0tz__638]

True.. I never liked their music. But he's always had such a good voice.

[@gbssurvivor130]

That was UHHMAZZZZING!!!

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

Truly a one of a kind voice. This song never gets old.

[@calebgarrett4060]

Best country song that wasn’t a country song….. Love it!

[@paulv5260]

Song is 30 years old and still hits like the first time I heard it... Darius has always had a place in my music rotation..

[@dougmorgan6819]

I’m sorry sir, you must be mistaken. There’s no way this song is thirty yea… checks notes… oh man… that means I’m old.

[@paulv5260]

@@dougmorgan6819 here, take my cane sir.. I got you..

[@jakenlivsmommy]

​@@dougmorgan6819I guess that means I'm old too. Never thought it was 30 years old. He's still got it.

[@laurahelton8654]

Crying at 10 am on my couch was not on my bingo card today. I always think of my dad when I hear this song. He always loved it.

[@Myworldmymind908]

❤

[@reginaphalange2023]

❤

[@nickcurole8024]

As a father of a 3 year old little girl, this comment made me tear up a little.

[@laurahelton8654]

@@nickcurole8024 I’m sorry! Your daughter is lucky to have you ♥️

[@violentfrog_]

how many modern bro country songs have 1% of the impact, storytelling, emotion and performance of this song.

[@just_voices91]

One of the only artists out there today who sounds better live but am i the only one who thinks this man sounds better than he did in the 99's?

[@michaelwright1643]

In the 99's? Umm...yes, he sounds good

[@elobo]

How does this not have millions of views already. This was amazing!

[@JoeBucks]

Fantastic!!!! I agree with ya !

[@tynstaci]

This man’s music has lived in my life for decades. Extremely talented artist.

[@beenice9867]

His voice is great because he feels the words he’s singing and the emotion is raw and true.

[@JudiDolliverAstley]

This man has more talent in his little finger than most artist these days!❣️

[@PoetClbrown]

I met Darius through his voice, this song, and a gang named Hootie in a computer class in 93. A bunch of young black kids listening to a love song over a country twang. It wasn't the cool thing to do, but my 15 yr old self was in instant love. 30 years later and my 45 yr old self is thanking that kid for not moving along with the crowd.

[@cindys1796]

I do not care for most country songs, not my thing. Darius, though, could sing me the ABCs, and I would listen intently. 😊

[@Ronoceros]

Remember when my parents bought Cracked Rear View out of the Columbia House catalogue back in the day. Timeless voice on Darius

[@jeffreystanzel5601]

I only wish all campfires came with this option of Darius Rucker singing like this

[@teresahancock1404]

This man showed have been nominated many times over.He is so much better than most who have taken home awards and much more deserving.❤

[@kertrinaholt7306]

This song is his testimony to something in his life❤

[@jamesmontana29]

It's about him.

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

No shit

[@albertmarion9837]

This is a story every man and woman could understand. It's music like this that brings people together.

[@Rhonda_Lee]

I have loved Darius's sound since I was a teenager in SoCal. He is still amazing as my middle age ass sits in Florida. Amazing artist!!!

[@kimmyray1234]

Wish my middle aged Ass was sitting in Florida! ❤😂 thought about it many times ?! Guess I'm not the only one ? What part?

[@Rhonda_Lee]

@@kimmyray1234 Pensacola

[@kimmyray1234]

I have relatives in Lakeland

[@kimmyray1234]

Haven't seen them in years

[@Rhonda_Lee]

@@kimmyray1234 you should go visit them. Lakeland is beautiful.

[@mcsuchnsuch]

This song and “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” always pulls on my heartstrings.

[@deborahautry8922]

,my daddy dont drink or smoke hes a preacher retired and a carpenter plus a farmer who drives a amish buggy with a horse standard bred at 80somethingl in Ga i moved to flordia to take care of a husband who needed me more now. writing songs of joy peace faith serving in the church kitchen cleaning dishes after sunday dinner. drawing pictures of joy. GOD will rise me up to be a nice country christian singer in 2025 its going to be a blessing to help me retire buy a home i gave up 8yrs of my life to care for my sweet husband. so crying is not allowed dont have time. oh well rucker have a great tour u are so free and u dont realize it. i will be one day soon to go sing my hearts desire since age 5yrs old. ty vm for letting me be a fan i have a management degree and all natural in music and art. so someone will sing with me not worried at all. GOD is good the almighty has me on this and will bless me accordingly with a new husband to watch over me and provide the encouragement i need bye opening 3 art galleries by 2028 also. amen amen amen

[@peggyclaiborne730]

Darius has a voice like no other. I hope people realize that he sings from his heart! Loved him with Hootie, still loving him in country music. He could sing anything and sound great! ❤❤❤

[@garrettmartin2412]

Saw him almost 30 years ago in a small venue in Austin. His music keeps getting better and better. Easily one of my favorite artists of all time.

[@jpcolvin12]

Love this guy! Thank you for being a part of my life-

[@leahwatson2575]

Thank you. Please do not stop singin.😊

[@hanson2205]

Imagine being born with that voice lol .... that is just sweet harmony plus !

[@BHarris25]

Most people probably never even realize they have it.

[@darrellherbert3522]

Darius had raised a generation of men of accountability and action. Singe if us didn't even know we could have emotions, lol

[@YouTube_Professor]

This is the absolute best cover of this song. Guy slayed this.

[@WizardPandora]

How is it a Cover when it's his song to begin with?

[@leeandruby]

This is the OG bro

[@carladurham8685]

I think he's being sarcastic..

[@ML-lg4ky]

His music touches every year of my 47 years.

[@muzicgr8]

Love this mans whole career from Hootie to Darius. dude you rule

[@m73m95]

Even after all these years, this is still a hell of a song, man. Just a hell of a song.

[@jaybe33]

He has such an incredible, iconic voice. He really pulls you into the story behind the song.

[@moonglow630]

Saw Hootie when they opened up for Toad the Wet Sprocket in 1995. They were just starting to become popular. Toad was my fav band so I was front & center & got backstage passes & met all the blowfish, along with the Toad guys. Sadly, Darius wasn’t there. But he was right in front of me when he sang this song, which was my fav at the time. Still have it on my phone today.

[@WilliamsChaney-bb3fi]

hello friend, how are you doing today

[@alika207]

Did this just happen? If so, welcome back, Darius!

[@rorybisson756]

i know wagon wheel was his first step into country, but this feels more country than anything else he's done. while the studio musicians are cool, I would have loved this more if it was other country artists with him like they used to do in the 70's with the outlaw country artists.

[@SJ-db1lh]

I have always Loved his voice!! 💜💜

[@hanswolfhausen8347]

Not generally a fan of country but I'll make an exception for Darius giving his modern rendition of a Hootie classic. Great performance!

[@jodietully6651]

Absolutely love your voice ❤️ beautiful

[@user-wh9qr9ig1v]

Beautiful song

[@LincolnHawk-bk5yr]

The very first time I heard Hootie back in the 80s I told my friends "They gotta do country. They're a country band and don't even know it." I was so happy when Darius did.

[@michellelunstedt2406]

His voice is so gentle and touching ❤😊

[@paulinesteven3408]

Love love love this man his music his voice . Gets me every time 🥲🥰 legend ! though most people still say who when i mention Darius or Hootie here in Scotland! X

[@WilliamsChaney-bb3fi]

hi paulin, how are you doing today

[@wildcat_-yb3nv]

Just brought me back to the 90s

[@andyb7891]

As soon as you hear that voice you know it's Darius. True American treasure and just wholesome and down to earth as you can be.

[@user-rm9jc5nx9p]

D, I love every version of this song wether it be early years with the band, or when you are singing it with your country band but THIS version hits different. Loved you since the Carolina days and will continue. My goodnes how grateful we are to hear you sing.

[@nothereanymore2143]

This is the kind of man that doesn't see pigmentation. He's true at heart. No one's perfect.

[@jamesmontana29]

Bro where you from ?

[@jamesmontana29]

Rucker is a beast

[@darkcom152]

Cracked rear view remains one of my favorite (if not my favorite) albums to this day. Every time I listen to that album or any one of those songs I am immediately transported back to those days, lots of fond memories. Would love to shake Darius hand and thank him one day.

[@dontgetaboveyourreason]

What a legend! Amazing voice, incredible career. Love hootie and the blowfish and solo he's is also something else. His voice it's magic.

[@johndeer7712]

There is nothing more in my life than I want to just sit around a campfire with a guitar and jam tunes with a nice buzz.

[@callieputnam2970]

I am excited to say I have my tickets for Hootie and the Blowfish in September. Darius is one heck of a good singer/ story teller.

[@dozensides]

I have not watched it yet, but I thank you, Darius. She is missed yet. Thank you.

[@xunderoathx73]

I feel like this is the most American video ever, what a legend! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@brianmishler9274]

Oh my goodness!!! This is so amazingly good. I saw Hootie and the Blowfish back in the 80’s when I was in High School and my older Brother was going to MS State. He had me come down and treated me to their concert. Great memories!!

[@xxabomb9xx]

Please release this song and other campfire sessions as an album or just singles. Absolutely love this version! Just Incredible..

[@rraymond2007]

What an incredible version of this song. Darius’s voice brings me right back to high school days…

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Darius' contribution to the 'To Be a Man' song tells me everything I need to know about this man.

[@didactica9326]

Darius Rucker. Damn. Tears are coming hearing his soul singing right there

[@soulsharts]

God, I love that violin solo.

[@aduncaroo]

Agree!

[@StanGasiewski]

My favorite part is around 2:23 where the camera pans away and you can see Darius smile...it says "yep I've nailed it and I remember this feeling!" Brought it all back to they Hootie days. Excellent cal back!

[@Josh0222]

I remember seeing him open for Rascal Flatts back in 2009 and was blown away how good his voice was live. There's some artists who sound good on a track but struggle live. He is not one of them. He actually sounded way better live back when I was able to see him and clearly in this video it's evident how talented he is.

[@msg3tr1ght]

Love this song as much as I did when I was a kid. I only understood the melody then, now I understand the lyrics and appreciate the whole thing.

[@jefftaggart8534]

One of the greatest artist/writers of my lifetime. The man knows how to write what happens in everyday life and then put his soul into vocalizing it.

[@gregjohnson6329]

I hear there are two follow up songs. First, “Let Her DUI,” and second, “Let Her Dry…Out.” Bootie will deliver.

[@susanlamaeforbes1538]

Darius is a wonderful singer . Please keep going. You make me smile with all you do. 🌺🤗🙏🌺

[@WilliamsChaney-bb3fi]

hi susan, how are you doing today

[@susanlamaeforbes1538]

@@WilliamsChaney-bb3fi Doing great thank you .. Have a wonderful Memorial weekend... Time to relax!🤗

[@jimmystuckeysongs3859]

Darius slays everything he sings, he could literally sing the phone book and make it sound like a #1 hit; just sayin' y'all.

[@aaronmann49]

Love Darius! What a great true AMERICAN and amazing artist!

[@actionhero27]

At the age of 54 Hootie and the Blow Fish will be my first concert at Fenway Park this summer. Can't wait.

[@arthurperalta104]

This man is one of the most amazing voices

[@MyJc1967]

He is one of the greatest singers in my lifetime. I remember when I first heard his voice I was a target and I was going to buy a cassette and I heard him sing and I bought Hootie and the blowfish first album and I was a huge fan of his ever since then. This song is one of my favorite songs and I love it still today. I remember going home and I heard it and I just cried because it was so beautiful

[@davidcbeaudoin]

Amazing performance of one of my favorite Hootie and the Blowfish songs. You can practically feel the emotion in Darius as he plays. Such an awesome singer.

[@Busaboy1300]

Darius,s voice....wow.hes some singer.

[@clayton203]

This guy and Aron Lewis would be good to do a song , they are like from the same family style

[@michaelmeadows5142]

Good Lord, Sir! Please live a good long time, we need that American spirit voice of yours!

[@irasnyder8562]

Brings back great Hootie & the Blowfish memories. Hootie ended way way too soon. What a great song!

[@LynnWarner-qt6og]

Love, love, love this guy! Wishing the BEST for you. Take care.

[@vickyrussell1672]

Darius Rucker and Hootie and the Blowfish Man this music just resonates with my soul ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brianbrenton1025]

Longtime fan, but this caught me. 10/10, Sir. Well done

[@chrisblaize9219]

When it came out, I said Cracked Rear View was a country album recorded as a pop album. Good stuff either way.

[@MrMcQuade]

Darius, you listen carefully. There is no other voice like yours. Don’t ever stop singing! One of the greats you are! Thank you!

[@jaredphillips889]

Fresh out on bail baby can't hold down hootie!

[@timzeringue2649]

What about Hunter... Biden.? A real crook.

[@didactica9326]

lol Whut 😆

[@kevinangelini7857]

One of my favorites 👍

[@Thnkya]

Thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@kevinsills9235]

I’m gunna need a country style remix of all of the classic Hootie songs.

[@fredmanie2926]

Love this, never been a country fan, but the banjo twang sounds lovely

[@user-ic2vu6vj5q]

This man is a lyrical treasure and his voice has a story all its own. I feel like every time he sings he is telling me a story. He could speak these words and they would feel just as powerful.

[@kornfreak78]

My favorite Hootie song. Cool to hear this rendition of it.

[@leeedmonds7724]

The song the the bruised soul needs to hear. Thank you

[@worrahsellehcim]

Comfort food for the soul. Every time I hear your voice I stop what I am doing and listen to the song to the end.....and wish for more.

[@johntownsend2765]

This is a campfire that I desperately want to sit around. Love this song. Love this version.

[@mpthorvonericksen]

This album, Cracked Rear View, is ALWAYS in my car. I have a tradition of listening to it every Friday after work. Love this song.

[@sHaLeMoNeY87]

He’s got a golden voice

[@benhaven7501]

God damn ive always really appreciated his voice. so much depth and warmth

[@scottlewis733]

Love this man, his voice is like none other

[@rickmasseur2008]

LOVE his voice! I miss Hootie!

[@brianharder7714]

Loved this song so many years ago. That first album was the sound track of my life in 1994.

[@PatrickWagz]

Cracked Rear View!! 👍👍👍

[@underrun]

This show needed about 15 in the audience. Not zero.

[@meals123]

This is great! So is Darius and Dax doing To Be a Man.

[@ryanneathery6808]

I can’t wait I’m going to see these guys live in concert really soon