First Time Hearing | Home Free - God Bless the U.S.A |

[@susanengland3919]

Lee Greenwood was 77 when this video was made, and he still sounds as amazing as he did when I saw him live back in the 80s. The "Singing Sergeants" travel and perform quite an bit and yes, they sound wonderful as well.

[@BSConservativeGOAT]

I was SHOCKED at how he still had it

[@chrismorin1318]

After decades of singing this song the same way, it was said that Lee Greenwood was finally able to cut loose with those beautiful adlibs in this version! This song never ceases to give me chills, and I always end up in tears of pride! But there's something magical about this version. Especially when Adam hits us with that "military snare" sound! He does it in Traveling Soldier as well. It just makes my hair stand on end, and the tears flow! Thank you for another wonderful reaction.

[@teresacartwright5406]

Lee Greenwood sounds fantastic! He said that having Home Free & the Singing Sergeants meant that he could ad lib. I honestly think this version rivals his original! You don't have to be American (I'm Canadian) to appreciate the patriotism & sentiment of the song - it's terrific. If you haven't heard Tim's original "Land of the Free", you'll love it.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

The air force band are known as The Singing Sargents and are all officers in the Air Force. Makes me well up with pride when I hear this

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

HomeFree has been singing this song in concert forever. Nice to have a record and video of this extra special version.

[@xScooterAZx]

Lee Greenwood wrote it and released it in 1984.

[@PaulaThompson-x9w]

That is a lot of fantastic in one song. Whew is right. Lee still sounding great, so much talent from our military members and Home Free doing all the amazing things they do. And, Adam!!! Goodness he went all out. Thanks for the Home Free reactions

[@judithL3100]

There is a video of God Bless The USA that Home Free did back when Chris was still there. It was filmed at Mt Rushmore and is also quite impressive.

[@angelamiller6275]

Brings me to tears every time I hear this rendition. ❤ Now, you should check out Home Free's hurricane Harvey relief effort; their cover of "God Bless Texas"!

[@terrichristenson432]

Oh Yes, "God Bless Texas " is really good !!

[@rllangevin3841]

Great reaction Nick! I'm Canadian but get the feels whenever I hear this rendition sung to perfection! I think you'd enjoy Land of The Free, a #HomeFree original that is very patriotic, and also their upgrade of My Country 'Tis of Thee, another rare occasion where we hear Adam with a wee solo.

[@judydavis7993]

Besides the most beautiful vocals, I especially loved Adams' "air drums" and the sound of jets flying over at the end. Thanks for your great reaction. ❤

[@terrichristenson432]

ALWAYS brings tears to my eyes !! As you can tell that was recorded during covid. Rob was getting a little bushy, love Tims longer hair. By now we know that anything Home Free has a hand in is going to be spectacular !!

[@beckiramsey9561]

So gorgeous with all of the voices!!❤❤❤ Heavenly!!❤❤❤

[@lorriredmon8212]

Bawling once again. Every single time I hear this song! What an honor this was for them all, I'm sure! Thank you.

[@bernieregnier4500]

Another strong collaboration this time with Lee Greenwood and the US Airforce Band. Just oozes with patriotism. Home Free is one of the leading vocal groups that stand up patriotically with numerous releases of songs celebrating our military and our Freedoms here in the United States!!! They tug at our hearts with music that exudes our support and our pride in being leader of the Free World. Thank you Home Free!!! ❣

[@kathrynhlavac-sb7ny]

Quite the collaboration! Awesome voices and great arrangement. Always love your reactions.

[@geniej9093]

Well done reaction to a great video.

[@richzip]

Thank you for extending gratitude to people who also work in other underappreciated jobs!

[@WhitneyStone-rz4iu]

I'm an American. Love this song, it gets me every time. I tear up, get the chills n sing my heart out.

[@NativeTexan-fm5dy]

Great reaction. This is my absolute favorite version of this song. I loved this one the first time I ever heard it (about four years ago, I think). You can't beat the talent on display here.

[@minneyruth]

Wasn't that freaking amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LynnRamsay]

Amazing 😊

[@SN-uv4mh]

Free USA!🇺🇲 God bless America, God bless military

[@libbymelton1554]

Powerful song.

[@amyl9864]

I love this version so much!!

[@JoanN63]

I love this! It is so impressive! 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.

[@peggybischoff2672]

Great reaction as always. Thanks to Rich also for sharing his pick.. one of my favorites.

[@MonguSu1952]

SO INSPIRATIONAL!

[@kathleensherman3929]

EVERYONE involved in the making and singing of this very special song is outstanding but, not once have I heard anyone comment on the truly extraordinary performance of Adam Rapp! He truly gives everything he has to this rendition!

[@argnotlupen]

I remember being 14, in a touring boys choir. We sang for every place we stopped. This was one of our songs. Won't forget a few veterans taking their hats off with tears. Put me in my place.

[@argnotlupen]

Sometimes Walmart or shoneys, sometimes a cathedral.

[@patriciavernon9795]

That is as good as it gets! Respect to all involved! ❤ Home Free’s version of My Country ‘Tis Of Thee is stunning! I hope you can react to that one sometime. Thanks for reacting to this one!

[@xScooterAZx]

This was written by Lee Greenwood and he released it in 1984.

[@loriliberty8984]

I have loved this song since I heard Lee Greenwood sing it the first time. This is my absolute favorite version ever.

[@vickiroman189]

This one ALWAYS gives me chills.

[@glendamcgrady1244]

That is a real "WOW"!

[@babyfry4775]

This was during Covid and so they weren’t all together. It’s so beautiful and well done. Lee wrote a beautiful song and he sounds great. Love HF and the USAF band. Good one Nick!

[@janewestpoldskrvseth]

Lee Greenwood sounds just as he does when it first came out, and Adams drum solo was awesome, Home Free is always great, but the Airforce Band was wonderful. Thanks Nick hugs from Norway. 🫂🫂🪖🪖💖💖

[@anitawright7169]

This is so very awesome! If you noticed at the end Adam Rupp simulated a jet taking off. Love your reaction! ♥

[@KarenWarren-bu2bv]

I cry every time I hear this. Thank you Nick for a great reaction.

[@dianadickerson749]

Can't find a more patriotic group then these guys! Done during covid.

[@Laura_Martin42]

Gives me goosebumps every time! Amazing rendition!

[@jankreps5115]

This collaboration is fantastic!! Home Free has an earlier version they did about nine or 10 years ago or Home Free alone is singing up at Mount Rushmore! It’s beautiful but this is just perfect having Lee Greenwood there! I think he’s was about 78 or nine years old when he did this with himNice reaction!

[@stefparthemore1562]

Adam's flyover at the end is AMAZING!

[@loismarshall2927]

The best version¡ They all were great¡

[@BSConservativeGOAT]

3:35-"Staaaand up!"❤❤

[@ninajrgensen19]

I am all the navn you hav on my link. Mei rear navn is Nina,,from NORWAY. ❤

[@MelindaBrown-yz5jc]

❤️

[@judithburney803]

Did you hear Adam Rupp’s version of a jet flyover right at the end?

[@suzannenewman5752]

The lyrics of this song used to give me chills. Now, not so much. I am so disgusted in those who are trying to destroy our democracy, and how it's being tolerated. The USA clearly isn't what it used to be,

[@TheOperz0]

Hey Nick, time to circle back where you started and check out some new Harry Mack, he has new writtens and I think you would appreciate em. "Iconoclast' and 'I ain't gotta worry' :)

[@aryiana1]

Psssst..... Hey Nick -- any reason this is tagged PTX?? From one nurse to another, than you for what you do as well! I've been a Home Fry since 2019 when I fell down the rabbit hole, and I have a musical question for you. As HF is an accapella group, how do you feel about them using a looper on their songs? I feel it detracts from the "all vocal music" feel as it isn't something that can then be replicated by just voices alone. Any thoughts?

[@kristinerobb5109]

My daughter just turned 18 & thinks that she's all good....not really understanding what happened on 9/11 when I was 16..

[@victoriagrove5344]

Bores me to teats.

[@joannajohnson8210]

I love this song and this is my absolute favorite rendition. If you want another video that leaves you with a similar feeling, you need to check out the story of the 9/11 Boatlift rescue. It's an amazing video (about 12 minutes long) that left me teary-eyed and proud to be an American! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2nPpKt8mKmloNEsi=8RnmRiSpxNkgwjrG