First Time Hearing HOME FREE “GOD BLESS THE U.S.A." (FT LEE GREENWOOD & THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE)

[@kapulanir.5]

Lee Greenwood wrote this song & asked Home Free to collab with him & he said it was the first time he felt like he could do what he wanted with his own song cuz he knew Home Free could hold their own with the melody...this song actually became very popular after 9/11 & as Americans we are very proud of this song...almost as much as the National Anthem

[@parsifal40002]

This song makes me proud to be an American. America isn't perfect no country is but I'm still glad and proud to be an American. Thank you for a great reaction.

[@janedc5ch319]

I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. IT KILLS me so many Americans don't love 💔 our country.

[@melissacaddell2604]

Beautiful. I have lots ved this since Lee Greenwood put it out. So patriotic. It makes u burst out with pride. I always want to sing along. I loved this collaboration. Thank u.

[@dorism4697]

I am a former immigrant. I have been an American citizen for many years now, more than half my life! This song always brings tears to my eyes, absolutely beautiful! 🇺🇸❤

[@pfcampos7041]

Same!

[@twentyonegrams8617]

We're lucky that we somehow get good people like y'all who want to be here. Thank you for taking a chance on us. ❤

[@ISAFMobius18]

And it's an honor and a privilege to have you as a fellow citizen. It's people like you that make this country amazing. So be proud of where you come from and being here.

[@steveblythe3544]

Thank you for being here

[@steveblythe3544]

It's originally his song. And he chose to be featured

[@robinr7224]

Lee Greenwood was the original singer of this song... many years ago. He's in his 70's now and can still bring it! There's a video on the making of this video you should check out. Amazing song and reaction! Thanks for reacting to it!

[@judithL3100]

Definitely check out the making of video!

[@1971tallica]

Originally released by Lee Greenwood - May 21, 1984 .

[@LaurieRein]

He wrote this song as well.

[@markalumbaugh2756]

Yes, this song by Lee Greenwood became an unofficial US Military anthem back in tge 80's.

[@Diane-d3p]

Yes, Lee Greenwood wrote “God BLess the USA”! He wrote it back when the Vietnam conflict was going on and our nation was torn apart. It was meant to show support for the USA and our military. My husband was a young Marine in that hell hole, we weren’t married at the time. It was a terrible time. ♥️🇺🇸♥️

[@firefighterchick]

Lee Greenwood was the original singer for this back in 1984. It is an iconic Patriotic song. He's had 20 major record releases and 35 charted singles. A very talented person. They did a fantastic job!

[@rebeccachurchbodell9004]

Yes, he also wrote this beautiful song 🎵

[@scottromer8584]

He also sang this song at Yankee Stadium, first game after Sept 11.

[@beckyklepper315]

He's one of my favorites from back then, and still now. 😊

[@timothypeterson4781]

You're a better American than many my friend.

[@Missilynn]

Absolutely

[@Almcingrid3663]

This brings me to tears. This is what America is supposed to be. Sadly, it’s dying every day but, there are those of us that still feel this way about our country.

[@dlgoodwin1542]

Lee Greenwood wrote this song and made it famous!

[@MindyImwalle]

You love our country more than a lot of folks who are born and raised.. honorary American status for you!

[@jerryhodges279]

I was on board the USS midway when Bob hope did a Christmas special and I watched Lee greenwood sing this song on the hanger deck, very powerful

[@donnabayhurst8896]

Lee Greenwood is the original singer of this song. He was the one who started song.

[@sharonmuzik]

I've heard this song hundreds of times and it still brings me to tears. I AM proud to be an American!

[@laurayoung2280]

Me too😍

[@lisasharf1442]

Same. Tears and chills.

[@texasproud2049]

This song brings tears to my eyes....President Trump plays this song as his walk out song at his rallies and it is special when Lee Greenwood sings it live at Trump rallies once in while. I am proud to be an American and pray for God's blessings for America and the world.

[@joannlandrum6171]

I believe for most people in my age bracket (62) this song is most recognizable due to the Gulf War (1991). During that time period, this song was played practically non stop, both here and in Kuwait. My younger brother served with the Marine Corp in Kuwait during the Gulf War and he told me the US troops heard this song almost continuously. While most Americans already knew this song, I think it took on a whole new meaning for us in 1991 and there after.

[@lianabaddley8217]

Yes! My Oldest sister was stationed in Germany during Desert Storm. I was in 10th grade. I still think of her every time I hear this song. The Tears flow every time! Still. So proud she decided to sign on the Line. Our whole Family is now also so proud of her daughter. My Niece just chose to sign on That Line a couple of months ago. She is excited to serve This Country wherever it may take her.

[@connieedknowles]

I LOVE that this song is being played. My 5th great-grandfather fought in what we Americans call the American Revolution. He was captured by the British in the battle of Charleston Bay & held in the bottom of a British Ship, shackled & chained for 9 months. I think of him every time I hear this song. It makes me proud that his suffering bought my freedom.

[@richb313]

Darren Rust the guy you saw at the console convinced Lee to really go for it and he sure did making this the very best version of this song out there.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Mr Taylor, in this country, we just witnessed how your country shows it's loyalty & patriotism, through the passing of your beloved (worldwide) Her Majesty, The Queen. In the US we don't have a central figure to draw us together, but we do have our country, and we do love our USA despite all our infighting....trust me if outside folks tried to do something we rally together to fight the common enemy.

[@karentrupp3746]

They played this song when I became an American citizen, very emotional

[@psynetFM]

Nice, I bet that was a great experience. We sang this song quite a bit in elementary school. All of the patriotic/pledge of allegiance stuff pretty much completely stopped in high school though.

[@xScooterAZx]

Ya know,It's Lee Greenwood featuring Home Free. Lee invited them to do this with him. Lee is the first singer. He was 77 when they did this.

[@susanengland3919]

Lee Greenwood wrote and had a hit with this song back in the 80s. The Air Force group are known as the "Singing Sergeants",

[@randykillman6475]

Lee Greenwood wrote this song. The first album it appears on is his 1984 album You've Got a Good Love Comin'. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart when originally released in the spring of 1984, and was played at the 1984 Republican National Convention with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in attendance, but the song gained greater prominence during the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991 as a way of boosting morale. As a result of its newfound popularity, Greenwood re-recorded the track for his 1992 album American Patriot. The popularity of the song rose again sharply after the September 11 attacks and during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the song was re-released as a single, re-entering the country music charts at No. 16 and peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart in 2001. A new version of the song was recorded in 2003 and released as "God Bless the U.S.A. 2003." Truly amazing is that Lee was about 77 years old at the time of this recording. His voice is truly amazing especially at this age

[@aletmartins6940]

Lee Greenwood wrote the song.

[@terryhopkins1466]

Lee wrote and performed this song for 40 years through good times and bad.

[@stracymcclellan363]

O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, PLEASE BLESS OUR USA!!!

[@cavamom]

I think Lee Greenwood sounds better than ever and this is now my favorite version by far. I so enjoy your reactions. Even though you’re not American, your a valued member of the Home Fry family, so you kinda are. 😂❤

[@debraanderson5480]

This is Lee Greenwood’s hit song! It one of the most successful country patriot songs we have!

[@debbiehall9091]

Lee Greenwood is an amazing singer. So glad decided to Collab with him and the military. Home Free is so patriotic.

[@gatorbayou17]

I'm old enough to remember how great it was when the original was popular, but this version, WOW

[@suzannezethner8180]

Lee Greenwood wrote and sings this song. Many Americans prefer this to be the National Anthem. 😃

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Lee Greenwood wrote and sung this song first! Beay song! So patriotic!!❤❤

[@RubyCanete-bg3to]

Proud American Here God Bless the USA 🙏🇺🇸❤️

[@dannydavis1659]

I have loved this song since Lee Greenwood released it back in 1984. He was 77 years old when they filmed this. You were so right that it came out at a time during the pandemic when we really needed the pick me up.

[@deborahlewis656]

Fyi: my daddy served 30 years in air force band( he's my hero)rip ron parsons😪😪🇺🇸👍

[@hollylewis6631]

This song is played at EVERY single event in our little town of Sparta Tennessee that honor the military. Every person at the event will sing, we all the lyrics.

[@deborahpalmisano912]

As a Marine Corps veteran, this song touches my heart every time I hear it.

[@minneyruth]

This version pumps you up and it's powerful. I'm happy you liked it 😊

[@MommaBird52]

It was the Singing Sergeants of the Air Force Band. Lee wrote this song. He is 79 and still kills that song. There is a video on the making of this video that you may be interested in checking out. One thing some people miss is the fly-over sound from the Ruppster at the end. I live on base at NAS Pensacola, Home of Naval Aviation and the Blue Angels so that fly-over is so familiar to me. I love this version of God Bless the USA!

[@johnbattles1002]

Pensacola has great memories for me. In the early 80's, my wife (before she was my wife) and I were teachers at a Christian school in Georgia. Our teaching staff attended a teacher's conference at Pensacola Christian College the summer of 1983, and while there, I proposed to her on Pensacola Beach. For some strange reason, she said yes! Lol! Years later, 2003-2007, our daughter attended Pensacola Christian College. When we would go visit her, we always went to the naval museum, and we saw the Blue Angels a couple of times. It was all so very awesome and inspiring! Thank you sincerely for your service, and God Bless the USA!

[@marlahudgins7038]

LEE GREENWOOD is the original writer and singer of this song..Did you hear ADAM RUPP, the beat-boxer do the sound of the jets flying by?

[@louisetemples7011]

Hey Craig! Thank you for this AMAZING song and video! Home Free and Mr Greenwood won Telly awards for this performance. Prior to the award presentation it had gone viral and amassed over 200 million views in a very short time. Telly awards are the association that presents recognition of excellence for videos from all platforms on social media. It's a really big deal just to be nominated and a great honor especially to win. Home Free are simply Phenomenal in everything they do and moreover incredibly awesome human beings and wonderful gentlemen. I'm so proud of them and truly love and appreciate them so much! I'm thankful for what they've brought to my life. I also appreciate the hard work that you do for your channel and the care and respect you show to the artists. God bless and sending love from South Georgia USA ♥️😀🍟

[@chrisholland6052]

Technically it wasn't the actual Air Force Band, but a vocal group from the band called the Singing Sargents. And yes their voices are incredible. Wonderful reaction, greatly appreciated.

[@deehunter8408]

Lee Greenwood wrote the original song! God Bless him....😃

[@Rod-Wheeler]

America's second National Anthem!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

I am glad you enjoyed it, Adam did an amazing job and his 'fly over' at the end was amazing.

[@judydavis7993]

There really are some wonderful voices in that US Air Force group. I can never hear this song without feeling American patriotic pride. We don't need a band because we have Adam who is a one man human drum kit complete with jet fly over sound at the end. He is so talented. Lee Greenwood also sings Between a Rock and a Heartache that HomeFree had released a cover of recently, and Dixie Road which is very good. It's been said that Lee can play the saxophone. Thanks for your great reaction. 🥰

[@lindaulik5040]

Lee Greenwood wrote this beautiful song.

[@markrindt8730]

Well said my good man. This rendition is very emotional charged that absolutely moves me every time I hear it. I chose to listen to this song with new listeners because I draw even more emotions by watching your reaction.. and I say, WELL DONE👍👍👍

[@sherikuykendall2621]

I am so glad you listened to this. We do love America. This is Lee Greenwood's song he wrote and sang years ago...At all remember it.

[@ntracefan]

9/11 happened on a Tuesday and the following Friday (9/14 )we raced in Memphis Tennessee and when we got to the race track they were playing over the loud speakers God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood and it was played many times that night. Such a patriotic time in the USA

[@seanjohnson6186]

I saw several comments about Lee Greenwood being the original singer of this which is true. However I missed seeing any mention of Lee Greenwood writing this song which is also true. The first album this song was in 1984 nearly 40 years ago. My how time flies. I can remember this being played on the radio for a long time, I still here it every once in awhile and it still makes me want to stand up and sing at the top of my lungs. Unfortunately I can only sing when I am alone because I can’t carry a tune.

[@jenniferezzell7547]

I love this song. Several years ago I saw a video here Lee Greenwood was asked about his favorite performance of this song. He said he got to share the stage with 4 presidents and 5 First Ladies and when he got to the part “I’ll gladly stand up next to you…” They all stood up with him and 4 jets did a fly over as he finished the song. He said it was one of the most powerful and nerve racking performances he has ever done. I wish there was a video of it.

[@sandydunlap414]

I was blessed to be at a concert when Lee Greenwood introduced this song ( it was not on the radio yet). Then about 10 years later I was at Ft. Campbell as the troops returned from Somalia. The Governor and a couple of other people have their speeches then Lee Greenwood stepped up to the podium to sing this song! When he finished the song, the families were reunited with their heroes! Still brings tears to my eyes thinking about that morning!

[@DewayneGore]

I love Home Free, but Lee Greenwood is a Country Music Legend. I saw him live in Salinas California in 1986 while stationed in the Army out there. He bought 10,000 tickets out of his pocket and donated them to the USO, who, in turned sold them at low cost to us on base and the proceeds went to their charities. He sounds as great today as he did back then.

[@WhitneyStone-d3b]

We love our country ❤

[@judithL3100]

You can’t ever hear this song without getting chills! Home Free covered this back when Chris Rupp was still with them, too. It is filmed in front of Mt.Rushmore. Also, a beautiful version!

[@jillsample1846]

The song makes me cry for our country! God Bless the USA. God given voices!! Wow!!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

The most impressive thing to me was Adam Rupp with those amazing drums! This was Lee Greenwood’s song from back in the day. It’s a favorite patriotic song of a lot of Americans. The voices of the military band were beautiful!🐝🤗❤️

[@southernenigma3427]

How much more patriotic can you get? I loved the original of this song and I love this version as well. I didn't care too much for the "fly over" at the end. I think they went over the top just a bit but it was done for patriotism and that's fine by me! Loved your reaction.

[@menacingdonutz]

God bless the USA feels like a second national anthem to me, it’s such a beautiful song and this performance with Home Free, Greenwood, and the USAF is phenomenal.

[@TheWynch]

I am glad you liked this song. I am proud to be an American, regardless of troubled times and social upheaval, when Americans get punched we get tough, all of us and stand together as one. This song brings that Patriotism to light.

[@bettyjones3317]

Lee Greenwood wrote this song, and recorded it, years ago.

[@karentrupp3746]

By the way Lee Greenwood also wrote this song

[@cheekrrettlurks8441]

Lee Greenwood is the writer and original recorder of "God Bless the U.S.A." (1984). This song is so emotional and well-written, that many have suggested that it rivals the actual National Anthem. At the time of this Home Free release, Lee was 77 years old and still belting it out from his soul. He said working with Home Free was a fantastic experience and gave him a chance to perform and hear his own song in a way that he had never imagined.

[@michellemckinney9721]

This is an amazing remake of an awesome song by Lee Greenwood

[@cindyfox622]

I remember this song it was before Perian Gulf War and our news paper and radio gave a address we could letters to our troops. We didn't know who would receive them(man or woman) sending our support praying for them return home safely. I say we because where I worked we all sent letter's not knowing who would get them but it didn't matter! 🇺🇸

[@lindasanford-buttermore2886]

My son is in his 19th yr with the Navy. When I see him in his white uniform and listen to this it makes me cry

[@JoanN63]

What a wonderful collaboration with Lee Greenwood and The United States Air Force band. One by one such beautiful voices which match so well with the voices of Home Free. The fact that Lee Greenwood remains the center of attention I think shows a lot of respect for this great singer. But Adam Rupp tops it off with his incredible beatboxing/vocal percussion/vocal sounds. He is inhuman. I'm not American either, but Dutch, Yet I felt it too

[@Gary-h6f]

Retired Air Force here. This song was played at every dining out, a formal dinner where everyone wears either mess dress or service dress, and we all stood to stand at attention - every time. Song still gives me chills.

[@mgday933]

Exact reaction I expected from you! It's Lee Greenwood's song. 👏 👏 👏

[@marianclough8577]

Lee Greenwood wrote God Bless The USA in 1984 and he does an amazing job singing with all of these great voices.

[@amandaholden279]

And did you notice this song was ALL acapella. They did a great job with this song. Its ours! Lol as americans we love this song. Glad you could appreciate it like we do. Thank you.

[@alfrede.neuman1257]

As good as this sounds there's a reason for it beyond the vocals. The recording/engineering is outstanding. Top notch Grade A.

[@cindyphifer970]

Ring on her finger, Time on her Hands and Somebody's gonna love you are 2 more songs I can remember of Lee Greenwood

[@usmadgirl3074]

I don't know why they call it the US Air Force Band. It's actually the US Air Force "Singing Sergeants" NOT a band! Loved your "patriotic" reaction! I've probably watched this video at least 200 times & it gives me goosebumps & teary eyes every time. I've been a patriotic American for a long time (not as long as Lee Greenwood) but sadly, most of the foreign reactors I watch are more patriotic than half our country's brainwashed citizens!

[@debbiehall9091]

Home Free did a cover of Lee Greenwood Between a Rock and a Heartache. If you haven't you need to react to it.

[@robinmentzer7974]

Great song, Lee Greenwood still sounds amazing even after all these years. As far as I am concerned you are an honorary American!

[@amberrice232]

Love Lee,I am from East Tennessee..saw Lee at a local High School Gymnasium in 1984.(I was10😉😎)My grandparents ❤ & parents went ,as well,my Father loved this song 🎶 he bravely served with the US 🇺🇸 Army in Vietnam!!Thank you for you're support and love ❤ for the 🇺🇸 troops,across the pond.

[@seannaobrien4145]

I love this song before 2020 but in 2020 when I became a Marine Corps widow I love even more.

[@chrismorin1318]

This is Lee Greenwood's song! He wrote it, recorded it and it's be re- released in several occasions. This version is special because after decades of basically singing it the same way, Lee was able to let others take over the basics and he could add those extra special adlibs! I remember when this song originally came out. And ever since it's been such a patriotic song and I never cease to feel pride in my country when it's played. And when Adam strikes up that military snare, I lose it! He does it in Traveling Soldier too! He just hits that perfect cadence and it brings me to tears every time! Thank you for such a beautiful reaction!

[@johnthegreek5836]

Great great awesome cover and it’s cool that Lee Greenwood and the United States Air Force band are included

[@nursekaren]

I am Canadian and when Le Greenwood sings this he changes it up to fit Canadian. We too are proud of our country. Great performance.

[@jewls9697]

Lee Greenwood originally sang this. I put in a request for him. Hopefully we can see him do it. 🙂

[@connieedknowles]

I read that the castle-type building that this recording studio is in was built by a famous American gangster, Al Capone.

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

GOD BLESS THE USA 🇺🇸

[@deborahlewis656]

5th generation air force here( I served in Alaska)🇺🇸

[@Blueridge1]

Lee Greenwood....(Inside Out) check it out great song

[@barbaratomlinson9519]

After seeing a lot of your reactions I hereby name you an honorary American! Keep it up!!!

[@Daetalus67]

So others have already said, this is Lee Greenwoods song, he sang it back in the late 80's. I actually remember going through bootcamp in 1988 and having this song played many times during bootcamp to inspire us. Anyway, I just wanted to add, I heard that Lee was reigned in by the producers when he originally did this song and he had to sing it more tame and straight forward and he was happy to get to do this version were he could let it all hang out. Something more like he wanted to do in the original version. Again, I heard this or read it, don't really remember, so maybe its not even true, but seems like a cool story. =)

[@asherasspirit7727]

I love this song.. 🕯🔴⚪🔵

[@JimKienhofer]

He wrote this song just months after the 1st Iraq war started over when they invaded Kuwait and it rallied this country and the troops fighting against Saddam Hussein.

[@andreakubsch8428]

Lee wrote this and recorded many years ago.

[@mpowers6653]

I am American every time I listen the song I got chills and emotional 😭♥️

[@michaelvernon18]

I was a Marine in Boot Camp when I heard this song,I was on top of Mt MotherF**ker getting my eagle Globe and Anchor in a ceremony. We just finished 50 miles in 3 days doing group obstacles. It was the last phase of boot camp. It was a great feeling hearing God Bless th3 U.S.A a getting my EGA.

[@KeatingChick]

Lee Greenwood wrote and sang this song. It makes me cry every time I hear it. It's played along with the National Anthem at rodeos too. If you listen again, at the very, very end. you'll hear Adam making the sound of a jet flying over.

[@leslieoneal4464]

Definitely watch the "Behind the Scenes" video for this! You'll appreciate the video even more. 👍💕

[@babyfry4775]

Lee Greenwood wrote this song in the 80’s. He sounds great for 75! The Singing Sergeants sounded great too. You shouldn’t have to blur this since it’s Lee’s song (I wouldn’t think). Home Free does another Lee Greenwood song Between a Rock and a Heartache. So good. Good reaction Taylor.🥰

[@rickfranz6072]

Sitting here with tears coming out of both eyes once again. This group of people do it to me, no matter how many times I watch it. Thank you so much for your review. Just an old Air Force Vet!

[@TheBachBabe]

I've been listening to this song since it was released and it has never failed to bring tears to my eyes. Great reaction.

[@PatriciaHawke-u7j]

Just watched this video. Lee Greenwood originally recorded this right after Iranian terrorists took American hostages from our embassy in Iran. This was back at the end of Jimmy Carter's presidency. At the time, the USA was divided over so many things - pretty much like today. The taking of the hostages brought all of us Americans into a united front to the astonishment of other countries, especially those in middle east where pulling people together without threat of violence at the time was unheard of. Greenwood's song, God Bless the USA, pretty much became our rallying cry and further cemented the people into one angry country. BTW, Greenwood didn't have anyone else singing the song with him. Saw him in concert one time years later. His closing song was God Bless the USA. Awesome!