FIRST TIME HEARING! | George Jones - He Stopped Loving Her Today REACTION

[@ashleyd6393]

When the song says they placed a wreath upon his door and soon they'll carry him away, that was meaning carry him to his grave, that's why the song begins, he said I'll love you til I die" and when they say "first time I seen him smile in years" because he could never smile when be was alive because he didn't have her anymore

[@GaryBarlow-js3ph]

Ashley , there are many interpretations of music but in the case of first time I'd seen him smile in years it is generally considered that this means the smile the mortician puts on your face in the casket. He hadn't smiled for years missing her. We all here things different ways. Actually you are just fine in your thoughts also.

[@ashleyd6393]

@@GaryBarlow-js3ph yea I understand what you're saying, I grew up on this song. When i was younger every morning I'd wake up to hearing my grandfather's Cajun French music, then at night it was George, Conway, hank, the whole gang!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

You lost the point. He stopped loving her because he died.

[@josephmarshall1371]

Yes he did

[@IRAB-m5q]

That went further over his head than Apollo 11.

[@deputydawgoneit]

The song has always broken my heart. The only way he can get over a woman who stopped loving him was to die. Complete Lyrics: He said, "I'll love you til I die" She told him, "You'll forget in time" As the years went slowly by She still preyed upon his mind He kept her picture on his wall Went half crazy now and then But he still loved her through it all Hoping she'd come back again He kept some letters by his bed Dated 1962 He had underlined in red Every single 'I love you' I went to see him just today Oh but I didn't see no tears All dressed up to go away First time I'd seen him smile in years [Chorus] He stopped loving her today They placed a wreath upon his door And soon they'll carry him away He stopped loving her today

[@julieallen1213]

I remember listening to this song as a kid and getting my heart broken over and over every time but not being able to stop listening to it.

[@michellejones6630]

He's a golden gem. He had a rough life, and many marriages, but could surely write some beautiful songs!!!!.... he's truly missed 😢.... they just don't make em like that anymore ❤

[@Brenda70707]

George didn't write this song. He didn't even want to record it, but his label talked him into it. As for Taylor Swift, please! She is nowhere near George Jones. Comparing them is like comparing a tricycle to a Harley-Davidson. He was a legend. He inspired generations of country singers. He was a pillar of country music. His career began in the 50s. In the 90s and after the turn of the century, new country artists asked him to be in their videos and on their albums. There will never be another George Jones.

[@onemanriot100]

George is GOATED multiple times over.

[@CoastalNomad]

George Jones is a legend..... Sadly, I think you were being overwhelmed with the facts about George's life presented on screen to process the lyrics..... The song is not about his life..... It is about a friend..... "He said I'll Love you till I die,..... She said You'll forget in time"....... = She divorced him, He was still in love with her, "He Stopped Loving her today...... All Dressed up to go Away.... They Hung a Wreath upon his Door" = He Died, "She came to see him one last time" = She attended the Wake or Funeral..... "He Stopped Loving her Today"...= HE kept his wedding vows of till death do us part, and loverd her till he died.....

[@sherinelson2890]

You need to listen again.

[@MelissaDalehite-ey4bu]

So cool to see you appreciatthis song. He's one of tne best!!!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤Love you and your Dad.

[@Code9]

Unfortunately, you missed the whole story that's laid out in the song. But you're not alone. Nearly every non-country fan who reacts to this song misses the whole point of the song. Here's what you need to know about country music if you're gonna react to country songs. This is key: For the most part, Country songs are ALL ABOUT THE LYRICS. Country songs tell stories and the songwriter only has 3 to 4 minutes to tell the entire story. Therefore, EVERY word counts. Good country songwriters are masters at condensing entire thoughts into a few words to paint a picture of what's happening in the story. In this story, the narrator (George Jones) starts right out of the gate by saying "He said I'll love you 'til I die." That's a clue right there that he's talking about what some other man said. The other man is his old friend. If you pay attention to the lyrics in the rest of the song, you'll discover that his friend has passed away. The narrator tells us that he (the narrator himself) went to his friend's funeral. That's why he said his friend was "all dressed up to go away." His friend was lying in an open coffin. How do we know it was an open coffin? We know because the narrator told us he "didn't see no tears" and he told us it was the "first time he'd seen him (his friend) smile in years". That's also why he says, "...soon they'll carry him away." So this is how his lovesick friend stopped loving the woman who had left him years earlier. This refers us back to the opening lines: "He said I'll love you 'till I die." And that is, indeed, what his friend did. His friend loved the woman until he died. By the way, the line that goes, "...the placed a wreath upon his door" is a reference to an old custom (mostly in the deep South, I think) whereby a wreath is placed on the front door of a deceased person.

[@IRAB-m5q]

As someone else pointed out, the first and last lines summarize the entire story; "He said "l'll love you til I die" and "He stopped loving her today". That's the entire story; all the rest is just details along the way.

[@barbaralindsey9587]

This is such a sad song, all through a great song. He loved a woman until he died !

[@GinMae]

LFR - best country song evah! (and I'm not really a country fan) -- lyrics are KEY...(don't be distracted by the story stuff they're showing.. just the REAL lyrics) if you really listen you will "get it" lol -- thanks!!!

[@cynthianelson9623]

Listen again with just the lyrics, ignore his personal history. Saddest country song of all time. This guy could sing and pulled those notes around with his voice.

[@gailvolm3862]

listen, just listen, that's all it is self explanatory.

[@joycewetherbee7421]

Taylor Swift started singing country and moved to pop. You should listen to this song again now that you know he only stopped loving her because he died.

[@terryderush2657]

Seriously

[@christophermetz9196]

He was he died in 2012 - 2013 true legend his nickname was the possum

[@joycewetherbee7421]

There’s a KZbin video that it’s perfect for this song.

[@sharonburcham66]

I saw George several times! Looking forward to see if you get this song!! He was married to legend Tammy Wynette! George like to drink, they also called him no show jones! Love you and LFR FAMILY

[@josephhinton5489]

Having watched a couple dozen reactions to this song I can always tell those who won't get the ending because they spend too much time talking and reading to get the nuance of the song which is the most impactful part of the song. The dude dies. That's why he was able to stop loving her.

[@jamesknox7171]

Listen to the Damn lyrics!!!

[@joejoebrian1014]

To get the best of George go with The Corvette Song, The Grand Tour, A Picture of Me Without You. He literally has never had a bad song.

[@kylesummers1565]

I met some of the stars back in the days, but I don't think I ever met George. I wasn't a huge fan at the time, but his legacy has grown on me. Peace, Love!!

[@user-hm3hr1er2n]

George was the best country singer ever

[@1960leeann]

If you don't know what hanging a wreath upon the door means, you'd probably never get the meaning.

[@jmadar51]

He was married to Tammy Winett. Sang in the 50’s 60’s 70 he was one of the best

[@darkomtobia]

"Country Bumpkin" by Cal Smith

[@shelleyparsons5735]

"He stopped loving her today. They placed a wreath upon his door, & soon they'll carry him away. He stopped loving her today". Did you miss the fact that he died?

[@tammyslavens3687]

George Jones # White lighting.

[@ashleyd6393]

Jojo, u better react to this again and actually listen, the comments are grilling you.😂 Yall! He's young, give him another chance to react to it. And don't ever, ever, ever, ever compare George Jones to Taylor Swift, could u imagine swift fans VS Jones fans on here,Jones fan: "yall young folks don't know shit about good music" swift fans: " who the fk is George Jones

[@michellejackson6679]

Many ppl thought this was about Tammy Wynette.. his wife .. 2x.. tammy divorced him once for his drinking.. married him again.. divorced him again.. Tammy passed b4 George and when he came out with this song (b4 she passed) many thought this was a song about her.. they both denied it as far as I remember.. I was very young at the time.. I just remember my parents telling me this

[@BOOMNERD51]

You'll appreciate it more after the comments. It's hard, as you say jumping in cold without knowing his history. You're very open minded, but you needed a little mre background info to really enjoy! Thanks LFR Jojo for delving into this era!

[@susananderson1495]

HE died

[@diannalaubenberg7532]

There are many good singers from the past. Charley Pride, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Sr. Expand your knowledge of music and your understanding will be increased. (When you feel up to it, try Opera, especially Luciano Pavarotti.) If you have never heard Mahalia Jackson (a Gospel great) then you are missing out big time.

[@boatsknowsbbq8632]

RIP Possum 🙏🏻

[@bella-xp7qd]

They put a wreath on his door which they used to do when someone dies. He was all dressed up for his viewing during calling hrs. HE DIED.

[@justgus5150]

I've always wondered if this was about his wife Tammy Wynette, who he put through hell with his drinking. She wrote a song about turning their home into a bar. To keep him and his money at home.

[@pglsp]

TAYLOR SWIFT lolololol BRO SERIOUSLY DON'T INSULT THIS MAN WITH HER NAME!

[@BrandonFromLYT]

Q. What does this song and a hoodie have in common? A. They both went over your head.

[@beegee1960]

Seriously, you did not just say Tayor Swift was more famous than George Jones! Maybe to teenagers. George Jones is a legend who has been famous longer than your parents have been alive. He is arguably one of the 3 best country singers of all time.

[@kittenlang333]

You're awesome from how you wanna know everything :)

[@williamharvey4732]

Melotic sound.

[@FuzzyWCTX]

Zac Brown Band - "My Old Man", "Fun Having Fun" and "Leaving Love Behind"

[@ashleyd6393]

My son is 14 now, but when he was younger he said "mom I want you to hear a song that reminds me of pop" which is my dad, my sons father was never in his life and my dad taught my son everything he knows, my son has so much love from us, and always will, he started playing "my old man" by Zac brown band, my dad is a very hard worker that always had to struggle, but is the best and does whatever it takes for his family, when I heard those words from that song, I couldn't hold back the tears, I love my baby boys ♥! There were people at my house and I hate to cry in front of anyone, but it broke me.

[@reedwilson64GTO]

"Whiskey River" by WILLIE NELSON

[@austinhodges2919]

He stopped loving her because he died

[@MrDdaland]

A bit of the back story- when they started recording this song, Jones life was pretty much a shambles. He was drinking very heavily, getting a reputation for not showing up, or showing up drunk etc He ABSOLUTELY hated this song, he made the comment that no one would listen to that morbid POS. Took the producer a year and a half to get it completed It became his signature song, and led him to a resurrection of his career

[@purpleepicicon]

Along the same lines, you might want to listen to Tim McGraw's She Can't Be Really Gone, Don't Take the Girl, or both.

[@IRAB-m5q]

That whooshing sound was thia song going completely over your head. You have no idea how famous this song is, and even less idea why.

[@cincity076]

You must "love not to know."

[@jimmycranier3668]

Classic country. Is the best , try Conway Twitty and Hank Williams JR. And John Conley for starters.

[@chevy266nova]

Our you out to lunch ? He stoped loving her because he DIED.

[@Bucky1836]

Hank Williams Jr

[@jaynebuchanan4612]

I tried to persist with you in this song, but you demonstrated your abject youth with your distraction. You didn’t LISTEN to the words. They are the key to songs and Country music in particular. I was younger than you when I heard this for the first time, and understood it.

[@dustyhead3126]

FYI. Garth Brooks is most Famous country artists in world. George Jones best voice in country music. George Straight best country singer. Dolly Parton is the GOAT.

[@Donnagilbert6497]

George was the GOAT, but even HIS favorite singer was Merle Haggard!

[@jamesmyers7142]

If Taylor Swift lives to be 500 she will never be as good or as famous as George Jones.

[@latachia_2981]

Amen to that!!!

[@wyofett1412]

Hey stopped loving her because he died my guy.

[@cindyknudson2715]

Often, songs such as this are written about common themes, not necessarily strictly personally biographical. Songs can be stories that people can relate to or sympathize with. The song isn't biographical George. It very probably was written by someone else but his interpretation is what captures our imagination and/or heart.

[@Instrulnomical]

Wow Great Song! Try Reacting To “Best Of Me” By “The Starting Line” Or Even “Incomparable” By “Dead By April”

[@bRicKhOoousE]

You need to listen all my exes live in texas George strait and Johnny cash hurt

[@fulks19]

I'm shocked at all the reactions that don't even get what the meaning of the song is. The moment he sang, "They placed a wreath upon his door" should have been a clue. So many of the reaction videos have people talking through the song and not listening to the lyrics.

[@frauleinmona]

You needed to listen to the whole song and pay attention to the story. You kept stopping and talking about insignificant things that didn't have anything to do with the story that George was singing about. And therefore, you completely missed the point. Bad reaction video. You were too goofy and didn't take it seriously. a bit immature. Sadly, your attention span was very poor.

[@1960leeann]

And he has no idea what a wreath upon the door is.

[@frauleinmona]

@@1960leeann Yes, didn't figure that one out either. I'm surprised he didn't think it was a Christmas decoration. Geez.

[@timcarr6401]

You have absolutely no idea what this song is about. You are easily distracted.

[@joeskinner6009]

Guy talks too damn much. Gotta listen to country music lyrics or you'll never understand.

[@sharonburcham66]

Carrie underwood video before he cheats!! Please

[@dvrmte]

You didn't get it...

[@kevinarnold8634]

This is a shockingly inept take on this song.

[@chriscallaway4027]

He didn't listen, and definitely didn't get it!

[@willyweber2218]

Taylor WHO ?

[@marvcameron7854]

She is at his funeral

[@OkiePeg411]

Sorry, but Taylor Swift is NOT more famous than George Jones!!!!!!

[@jamescrawford2854]

Watching you I realized that you didn’t listen to understand.

[@princeofpcos9804]

Better than Taylor Swift? Very, very long list

[@frauleinmona]

Way better.

[@matheo1231]

Comparing George to Taylor is an offense.

[@latachia_2981]

Taylor Swift isn't even near the catagory of singer George Jones was in. George Jones was a geat Country singer, along with Ray Price & Merele Haggard and many others........Taylor Swift might have started in the country genre, but she never was a good country music singer, It was good that she went to the pop music, because that does suit her well. A few real country singers are left. Gene Watson,Willie Nelson , Ronnie Milsap, Hank williams Jr. Dolly Parton, Rhonda Vincent

[@markcharbonneau7529]

He died.

[@arby163]

Sometime you should consider shutting up and listen to the song and you might be able to figure it out.

[@deborahbrummet8613]

Wait did you just say TS is better than George Jones? Lol that's a joke , George Jones is the GOAT especially in Texas !!!!

[@nealbrennan7406]

I dislike when reactors use this video. They get caught up reading the video and miss the words of the song.

[@deborahphillips9890]

Thats a drinking song

[@pxjones63]

You need to actually pay attention to the lyrics in the song. The very first line he sings tells you the story of the song. It’s like sitting here watching you totally miss the point, as the story goes “whoosh” right over your head. Still like your reactions, but if you’re going to react to, actually listen to what he’s saying in the words.

[@stanleycotton]

Stop reading his bio and listen to the damn song... you are the 3rd one reding the bio instead of listening to the god damn song

[@davidsutton6218]

You totally missed it.

[@danielstinson1790]

He didn’t actually listen to the song, he was to busy making general comments. I subscribe to several reactionist but I’ll pass on this one.

[@JonOlomon]

He focused on the wrong areas and missed the point of the story line.

[@beegee1960]

You paid more attention to the story than you did the song. Maybe that’s why you didn’t get the story.

[@sharcrum]

If you spend all the time the song is on, reading George's bio, you're really not listening to the context of the song which is what you're supposed to be reacting to.

[@latachia_2981]

Next time read the bio, BEFORE doing the reaction ,so you have an idea who you are reacting to!!

[@sweatypotato4751]

Please react to music and not politics please

[@nancybaker6011]

You weren’t listening to the lyrics, and you didn’t get it.

[@roger16trekkie]

Taylor swift is not that good.

[@latachia_2981]

I totally agree!!!

[@Rita-j4z]

u didnt get it

[@charlyW34]

OH FREAKIN' NO. You also have picked a crappy version of the many vids of this song offered on youtube. All those notes ARE DISTRACTING. You need FULL attention to get the brilliance of the writing, and the genius of George's ability to tell the story. You cheated yourself out of a mind blowing realization.

[@mireyaporter3631]

you didn't really listen.

[@stephensalter570]

Don’t bother reacting to music. You don’t listen.

[@jmadar51]

Drank too much.

[@joeskinner6009]

You talked so much I don't think you heard any of the song. Don't quit your day job.

[@joeskinner6009]

This guy has no business reacting to songs.

[@joecrosby5427]

He’s far more popular his popularity has lasted 60yrs and even the new generation gets sucked in when they hear his voice. Taylor Swift on the other hand has lost popularity over the years with the people that liked her in the beginning she changes for the current trends cause to her it’s all about money he stayed the same till the day he died and people loved generation after generation

[@Taterhole]

What the hell do you mean….. better than Taylor Swift? My farts are better than Taylor Swift.