FIRST TIME HEARING Hootie & The Blowfish - Let Her Cry (Official Music Video) REACTION

[@carmelitajohnson165]

Darius Rucker crossed over to country so easily. He's so talented.

[@joycedanzero4974]

I just heard Wagon Wheel again tonight. I love Darius Rucker with Hootie & the Blowfish and by himself. I couldn't believe he went county and sounds awesome. I never thought this song was country.

[@devinemsm05]

Jay, I PROMISE you won't be disappointed if you listen to the lead singer, Darius Rucker singing "Wagon Wheel"... you will love it!! The video is awesome..

[@JefficusMaximus]

Darius Rucker's heart was always country...he's said it many times. He just joined a college band that happened to take off and then he was kinda obligated to stay within that genre for a while. Not that he resents the Hootie music but his heart was never 100% in it.

[@autochad5519]

Darius Rucker also made an R&B album as well.

[@dillowman8]

Yeah, his transition to country was seamless

[@hieloluna]

This makes me miss the mid-90’s so much. I took it all for granted and now today I would do anything for just one hour of those times.

[@marilynk30]

The lead singer Darius Rucker is in Country music right now but this is not country! It was released on pop radio back in 1994!

[@bobriemersma]

Indeed. This is "soft grunge."

[@you2449]

Yeah, but the opening definitely qualifies as country. b4 it turns into ....

[@lynette.]

@@you2449 So many tags, this is just darn fine music. That voice gets inside.

[@joycedanzero4974]

I never thought this sounded county. I just know that I loved his voice and this song.

[@dawest767]

This was on all the rock stations when it came out.

[@kathyjam2482]

This band was huge. The lead singer Darius Rucker went on to become a successful country star. I love his song Wagon Wheel.

[@devinemsm05]

Me too!! Written years ago by Bob Dylan.

[@quagmire01]

That's a great song. Jayvee should react to it.

[@kgunitkeese17]

@@devinemsm05 Only the chorus. The verses were written by Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show.

[@devinemsm05]

@@kgunitkeese17 Thank you! I thought it was a Bob Dylan song. I love Old Crow Medicine Show version too. I wish Jayvee would watch/react to it. I know he would love it!

[@kgunitkeese17]

@@devinemsm05 No problem. Just listening to the chorus it definitely sounded like a Bob Dylan written song. Another song I can definitely tell was written by him was I Shall Be Released by the Band. Then again, I naively thought all along the watch tower was a Jimi Hendrix song

[@tammydean3003]

This was before his country cross over. I miss Hootie and the Blowfish, they were great.

[@JimmyNotes]

If you miss Hootie and the Blowfish then I hope you've heard the new album they released this past year called "Imperfect Circle". They are still out there making music together.

[@tammydean3003]

I saw the cd and didn't get it because I was afraid it would all be country. Thanks for letting me know.

[@JimmyNotes]

@@tammydean3003 Anything is worth listening to once. 🤷‍♂️ I'm checking it out now myself since I've only ever heard their hits. Gonna dig a little deeper into their catalogue.

[@kathyjam2482]

Hold My Hand is another good song from them.

[@karikells]

Jovaughn would LOVE "Hold my Hand" & "Only Wanna be with You"! Messages, tunes, vibes J would really appreciate!

[@honeymonkey6105]

Check out this song on their first National TV appearance on The David Letterman Show! He is a BIG Hootie and the Blow Fish fan!

[@redfiveroe1138]

Their greatest song

[@evanhughes1510]

They had several big huge hits in the 90s that were constantly on the radio. Check out “Every Time I Look at you I Go Blind”, “Hold My Hand”, “Only Wanna Be With You”, “Time”

[@RinniePere]

Hold My Hand!!!

[@christopherderoy3153]

Old man and me!!

[@BillGraper]

DEFINITELY "Hold My Hand." That was their first hit, and just as amazing as "Let Her Cry." :)

[@AndreVlaamsValle]

You forgot my number one... I WILL WAIT

[@frenchfan3368]

Nobody mentioned Hootie and the Blowfish's song "Only Lonely." It was also a great Hootie song.

[@jmarsh22]

Jay, this wasn’t considered country in the 90s, it was a hit on the Pop and Adult Contemporary radio stations, but you’re right, if this song came out today it wouldn’t get played on pop radio, in my opinion. It would be a country hit if anything. And now Darius Rucker is indeed a country artist.

[@reggaelion86]

That’s because country has gone pop. Cash would never get played if he came out today.

[@rosem2896]

Me and my husband’s favorite song is .....only wanna be with you by Hootie

[@calebdziepak2950]

Another very famous black country singer is Charlie Pride. He had a crazy amount of number one hits on the country charts.

[@surlechapeau]

J, You will love their "Hold My Hand" and "Only Wanna Be With You". Edit - the lead singer wrote this song

[@karikells]

YES! Both are completely up J's alley!

[@xElectroLonely]

You should react to “Only Wanna Be With You”, is their best song. Hugs from the DR Jay!

[@chop3625]

Sorry bro, they’ve got more than that.

[@douglascatti]

If there was one song that brings 1990s memories is that song. “ I Only wanna be with you “song was played on heavy rotation in the 90s.

[@kennyfleck8042]

I think this is their best song!

[@rhoetusochten4211]

Yeah, Only Wanna Be With You... And the Dolphins are still making us cry....

[@xtinaa1089]

Kenny Fleck 1000% agree! This happens to be one of my all time favorite songs.

[@vtbmpskier5400]

Check out Hootie and the Blowfish "hold my hand " "only wanna be with you" "Wagon wheel" "Time" Train " meet Virginia" "drops of jupiter" "hey soul sister" The black Crowes "she talks to angels"

[@karikells]

Jovaughn would LOVE "Hold my Hand" & "Only Wanna be with You"! Messages, tunes, vibes J would really appreciate!

[@saramiles7379]

These are legit some of the best suggestions!! Sir! Please react to these, you will not be disappointed

[@scarlettohara5030]

I was in school (University of South Carolina) with these guys and saw them many a night in the local bars. They do Columbia, SC proud!! Cracked Rear View was their first album...check out "Hannah Jane" which is a HUGE hometown favorite but didn't get radio play. xo

[@tenchmagic]

Hannah Jane , my favourite song of all time !! 👌👌

[@scarlettohara5030]

@@tenchmagic Mine too!! xo

[@davedave8602]

That's a great song. I agree. Love the whole album.

[@honeymonkey6105]

Yep they put Five Points Area on the SC map!

[@kevinkeller9212]

The drunkest night of my life was when Darius was buying shots of Jameson

[@mattbrady3206]

She loved this song. Lora taught me that sometimes its not about getting someone to stop crying. Its holding her and letting her cry.

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

And with a small paragraph a complete stranger made me cry... this was so sweet and so insightful, so true ❤️❤️

[@mattbrady3206]

@@wendyreveyoso3731 im sorry. My intentions were not to make anyone cry. But I wish she was here for me to let cry all she wanted. She passed away 5 days ago. Even the sound of her cry would be the most amazing sound to me right now.

[@wendyreveyoso3731]

@@mattbrady3206 I’m thinking of you, my heart goes out to you ❤️❤️❤️

[@hornerinf]

Darius Rucker is a great singer. He can sing in any genre but he's really big in country.

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

I saw Hootie live once back in like 1994-5ish at a sold out show with a good 15,000 people at Great Woods 45min south of Boston and nobody left unhappy. Great concert. Great.

[@MrBobbyz24]

"Hold My Hand", "Only Want To Be With You", "Time", "I Go Blind", "Goodbye"

[@lindamosley922]

"Time" is my favorite.

[@carabeingblue4016]

He's one of our National Advisory Board members at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville! We love Darius!

[@Chrissy-pf5pd]

Hootie & the Blowfish (considered a rock band) had a few hits. Only Wanna Be With You, Hold My Hand, I Go Blind, but when Darius left to do his solo thing, he tried R&B, then settled into Country and I think that's truly where he belongs. In Nashville!! Great reaction Jay.💕 Please do a reaction to Darius Rucker's "Wagon Wheel" or my favorite "If I Told You", to see his real country side.

[@dillonsronce2583]

Really considered to be many different types of genres of music.

[@neilsmith9066]

Very Underrated band

[@glendapass4613]

I have been to Darius Rucker concerts, listened to him for years, never have I thought of him being any genre. This man is pure HOOTIE one of a kind.

[@Michael-mv3kc]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Man I miss that 90s alternative music

[@MommaBird52]

Many of the scenes were filmed on Wilkerson Blvd in Charlotte, NC. Copal Grille was a staple for many years. They went to school together in Columbia, SC.

[@virginiapudelko6280]

I remember watching these guys when they were playing gigs in local bars in South Carolina. They were amazing then and his voice has just gotten better with age.

[@cariaus3758]

That voice is Gold, such a talented band.

[@missymowry8689]

Check out Hootie and The Blowfish hits from the 90's, Only Wanna Be With You, and Hold My Hand. Lead singer Darius Rucker has several newer country hits. It Wont Be Like This For Long, Come Back Song, and Wagon Wheel, to name a few. All great songs !

[@frandistabile4723]

So happy to see you react to Hootie and the Blowfish!! I love them and this song..Thank you Jay!

[@lasciethiesing2219]

Hootie and the Blowfish put out an album in 2019 - Imperfect Circle. It was awesome. Try the song Only Wanna Be With You. At this time Darius was the front man for a rock group. He later switched to country. Its neat how you hear his voice and automatically though this is country.

[@Niecy70]

This was before Dorius Rucker crossed over to Country either way he sounds amazing❤

[@loramacrae-lopes6293]

His voice is amazing. I was one of the ones asking for you to check out this song. This song was on the pop charts, but as previously stated lead singer Darius Rucker is now a country star. Great song, right? 😀

[@Werebare]

They had like the biggest selling “rock” album of 94 or 95. Give only Want to be With You a try, biggest hit I think. Darius went solo later in country music, really urge you to react to It Won’t Be Like This For Long or My Comeback Song.

[@bigmeaney555]

These guys blew up in the 90's and had a bunch of hits. Check out Hold My Hand.

[@iamangee]

This was one of those albums that was universally loved across various generations, and I’d guess it’s probably one of the biggest selling of the decade.

[@terriertz6837]

I saw this band in concert in 1994. I bought tickets for my 25th birthday. It was really fun.

[@patriciafears3715]

Such a rich, beautiful tone!💕

[@citizensforpauladdis3456]

Check out "Hold My Hand" , “Only Wanna Be with You" & “Time"

[@karikells]

YES! All 3 have lyrics, tunes, & overall vibes that J would really appreciate!

[@bethshadid2087]

These guys were fabulous ....now Darius aka Hootie is doing a solo career in country music. This song is 🔥. Hold my hand should be next.....then try Dave Matthews band.....won't be disappointed 💗. Start with Crash 😁

[@RinniePere]

Yes to everything Beth just said!!! Then add Crash Test Dummies. Because I haven't seen anyone else react to Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm 😁

[@deanarjones9114]

Love Dave Matthews too

[@micheledash7269]

He is awesome in “wagon wheel” in the official video with the duck dynasty guys.

[@yeahboiii6640]

Man I forgot about Hootie & The Blowfish. Great vocals. One of those distinctive voices you can feel his soul when he sings.

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Love love love this first album had many hits good stuff love you

[@johnoconnor8105]

Great reaction mate! Remember hearing "Only Wanna Be With You" on the radio, then seeing the video and being astonished that this rock band, this rock voice, was an African American lead singer - Darius Rucker.

[@SarahT612]

He is sooo talented, he could sing anything and it would be great!!

[@archstanton9206]

The first concert I ever took my sons to was a Hootie and the Blowfish show in 96. they were in middle school We had a great time, and they have a great memory. Darius is an incredibly gifted vocalist...he is doing great singing country stuff, but always does a Hootie show in his home town every year. A good guy.

[@76006linda]

Oh I love Hootie and this is my favorite song by him. Thank you!

[@keithward5411]

One of the best voices ever. Was lucky enough to see him with Hootie and with his solo career. Plan to see him again too

[@monalisaganser5813]

The lead singer is now a country singer now

[@stefaniebrauer128]

The entire album is a beginning to end must listen.

[@pammorgan721]

Hootie & The Blowfish was not country but the lead singer Darius Rucker did transition over to country as several rock / pop stars did , I heard bc they weren't getting any air time on the rock video channels , I guess the death of MTV & VH1 , reality shows took over their channels. Just what I heard.

[@ArthurRChan]

I really love their album of covers "Scattered, Smothered and Covered." It has songs of bands I already liked, plus songs that were new to me and are now favorites.

[@dalebaker9109]

What a heck of a voice, this man has. You have to be moved, by this.

[@randytorres8211]

This is the side of Hootie. Hootie (Darius Rucker) went Country about ten years ago. He had chart songs in R&R and in Country. You need to play a couple of his country songs. A big crowd pleaser and sing-a-long is Wagon Wheel. Other great hits include Alright, Comeback Song, It Won't be Like This for Long and This

[@heyou702pc]

The whole album Cracked Rear View is great. Some of the songs were inspired by the death of Daruis mother in 92. He is a great singer. Some of the other songs to react to are Only Wanna Be With You, Hold My Hand, Time, I Go Blind and I'm Going Home which is inspired by his mothers dead. Great reaction from you.

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

I love this song after this reaction all I can say is you should react to Hootie & the Blowfish I want to hold your hand. I loved your reaction I’m glad you like them so much. There a great band.❤️😀👍✌️🌼 Love and peace

[@wboyd4330]

I love the solo album Darius Rucker did between Hootie and his country stuff. Favorites are "This is my World" and "Exodus."

[@janawebb6490]

I love darius rucker my mom always loved his voice love him as a solo artist and with hootie

[@revk-squared9046]

Darius has an amazing talent! Love this group!

[@DerrickMims]

Hootie and the Blowfish were so huge in 1995 - probably only ALANIS was bigger for that first half of the year. I saw Hootie twice in concert that year. I used to hit repeat on this song on the CD, over and over and over.

[@LadyGator1983]

Darius Rucker is from my hometown Charleston, SC. He lives here and we see him all around town. He’s awesome!!!’

[@SconnieTradition]

Love Hootie and the Blowfish. Cracked Rear View was such a great album!!!

[@silverdoeGirl]

This really is one of the most stunning songs ever made! His voice is amazing!

[@kerrypapworth1526]

I love this band. The lead singers voice is amazing, one of the best I have heard in a very long time.💕💕

[@spuds416]

I think these guys were underrated. D Rucker has a smooth voice

[@HalkerVeil]

Never noticed how built this dude was till now. Random.

[@sharoncalay150]

This man's voice is phenomenal I love Hootie and the Blowfish

[@jonathanlindsey463]

they r a rock band (not country)... the lead singer, Darius Rucker, did have some solo country hits.. but he is still the lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish today.. they started in 85

[@rymara1]

"Talent flows free when you don't live by the color of your skin" my aunt rose, she loves some Darius.

[@fgf366]

"Hold My Hand" and "Only Wanna Be With You" and "Time" by Hootie and the Blowfish" were big hits!!..😃💥👍

[@ill_iill_llname7652]

The first time I heard Hootie I was working in the kitchen while I had MTV on the tv in the living room. I heard that voice snd immediately thought, wow who is that, turned around to see who was singing and was very surprised to see it was a Black man singing. Great band. Great guy. Thanks for the memories

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

He was the Wife and I's favorite back in the day!!!! Saw him twice in Houston...Excellent!!!!

[@Jillyconjem]

“Only Wanna Be With You”. Any video with Dan Marino is all 👍🏻💜💜💜

[@J3FF3RY992]

I keep watching this video cause no one reacts to this song. Not only that but they have so many good songs. Probably one of the best bands in their genre for their time. Just amazing.

[@susanbezio1529]

Darius is a great singer. Been following him since he came on the scene. Still belting them out. Great music.

[@revaflowers3115]

This was alternative music back in the day.Hootie's Darius Rucker crossed over to country and his voice is still as strong.

[@perezynkrs1]

I sang this song live in front of over 500 ppl and when I was done I was asked to sing it again I did the staff and parents loved it all clapping and cheering it was an honor to sing such a classic

[@Skunz]

This track has helped me over the years

[@tonyhernandez669]

Bruh! You’re killing me...bringing back some memories.

[@joanmcbride1273]

Love this reaction . You are so right music has no colour . I am a sixty-four year old Scottish woman and I love music. We can all help and learn from each other to progress to ; rational, logical and elevated people to be the best we can be everyday. love your work , you are doing so much to bring people together. ❤️

[@rrosie1968]

I love Hootie and blow fish that whole entire album “Cracked Rear View” is amazing always a favorite on road trips and on rainy days it’s just so emotional there’s too bad there no music like this today.

[@edmargavage6512]

Another great band that will surprise you from this time as well Blessed Union Of Souls. check out “ I believe “. Very deep song and unfortunately the same issues are still relevant today.

[@back2black717]

Hootie and the Blowfish were big back in the day. I loved them!! Darius Rucker is now killing it in country!

[@lorrainewillis6364]

Love, love, love this..drove my kids nuts with Hootie & The Blowfish when they were too young to drive themselves anywhere😂

[@rolandovio2703]

if you mix a black and white in a band expect an amazing result...so powerful voice of darius....

[@randybean4678]

"Let me know if you'd like to hear another song from them." Is that a trick question? 😉👍

[@redalex8794]

These guys were a college band from the University of South Carolina. I had no idea- really lucky to hear them on nickel beer night! But they were special then and timeless to hear now.

[@cnatview]

I fell in love with Darius' voice the very first time I listened to him. I was in my car driving and this new sound came on the radio. Took me a bit to figure out their name as it is a bit unusual but I'm forever grateful for their music. Thanks for your reaction, Jay. So happy you finally landed on the Hootie and the Blowfish runway. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Very tender song, heartfelt as someone who’s lived through it. You can feel the pain in that incredible voice. The talent of this band was so unexpected. It was fun back then to watch their progression. The first songs released were more upbeat pop song but this one cut like a knife. Well done, great reaction!

[@luattack123]

OMG thank you!!! This man have a voice from another world, and he is on Smule, with this song, who appreciates go there and make a duet, the artists who goes to that kind platform respect, 'cause some.... OMG I love you ♥️

[@ettevaatustproductions6164]

I was sitting in a bar in my hometown when the drummer for this band walks in and sits next to me. We had a good long conversation about the music industry at that time (early 2000's).

[@irishgrl]

I loved this when it came out! At that time it was Hootie, Counting Crows, & Gin Blossoms! All great bands!

[@angelajakem366]

Such a great band! A really successful 1 st album ! Constantly played on the radio!

[@Kim-hc5si]

Oooh I got a crush on Darius Rucker. His voice is just 👌.

[@karikells]

he is "delicious" personified!

[@MegaEaglelover]

Now that ya have checked them out, to further the rabbit 🐇 hole 🕳 check out Darius Rutcer’s version of Wagon Wheel... yes he went true Country after this group

[@starman2337]

"Time" and "Goodbye" by Hootie and the Blowfish

[@M__1740]

He wrote this song after listening to She Talks to Angels by The Black Crows. That's an amazing song.

[@madisonblackmon6489]

Such a great band! You might have heard wagon wheel by Darius Rucker (the lead), its a great solo song he did. Also listen to their other 80s songs: hold my hand, only wanna be with you, time... good choice!

[@loridavis4974]

Omg I saw him at a small venue in Mississippi 4 yrs ago. He is nothing short of amazing. Please check out more.

[@cathyhall1350]

The Hootie and the Blowfish first LP is like a Hootie greatest hits!

[@karikells]

Darius is the only modern country singer I'll listen to. Why? I got hooked when we was with recording pop with Hootie. He's absolutely delicious in every fricken' way humanly possible. His voice, lyrics, chops, skin, face... Love this man!