George Jones - "He Stopped Loving Her Today" | First Time Reaction | Rere Reacts

[@nancymunroe3672]

He stopped loving her because he died.

[@RNDReacts]

Thanks for the insight

[@arthurstirling3208]

Did he really mmm i wonder

[@dgwmobile1na751]

The first line almost tells the story... "He said I'll love you 'til I die" - and he did. That was the day he stopped loving her. In the chorus "they placed a wreath upon his door, and soon they'll carry him away..." are they confirming lines. He died the day he stopped loving her. Very sad but it does happen sometimes. George Jones was, as Garth Brooks said at the Kennedy Center awards, "simply the greatest voice to ever sing country music".

[@RNDReacts]

Oh wow thank you for this break down!

[@roberthughes6830]

No one catches that line, because of the audience clapping

[@lidlett9883]

"THEY placed s wreath upon his door" It a old southern tradition to place a wreath of mourning on the door of homes when people have died.

[@Manson.Nana66]

I listen to this song and still cry, every single time.

[@RNDReacts]

This is beautiful

[@seandobson6221]

This song breaks my heart every time. The Old Possum! My grandparents were married nearly 60 years and my grandfather told my grandmother multiple times a day he loved her and told her would til the day he died. In 1995 my grandfather passed away and my grandmother played The Dance by Garth Brooks and this one. He stopped loving her because he passed. I can remember my grandmother sing it and cry. I was 18 and it still gets me.

[@EddyRice]

YES! every time!

[@BamaFanUSMC]

Just read his book. Then you'll understand why George Jones is the greatest singer. His raw emotion comes through bc he's lived what he sings about. I'm 40 yrs old and fell in love with his music the first time I ever heard it. Even Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello and many more call him the greatest

[@Rareed63]

It Amazes me how people can listen to this song and not get the meaning of it I was a kid when I first heard it and got it the first time.

[@RNDReacts]

That’s crazy, for some reason it was hard for me.

[@RNDReacts]

That’s amazing, for some reason I didn’t get it

[@jkennedy1048]

@@RNDReacts, thank you for your honesty. I appreciate it.

[@bethwest4760]

We have to recall that there is subtle “slang” that is not used now. The images are amazing if you have the context of the US in the time the song was written

[@timradde4328]

People don't understand the "wreath" thing. And don't seem to understand the "carry him away". Most newer reactors just don't get this. Only a few do.

[@jasonsdodd]

I think I know why so many 20 somethings don't get it. They haven't lived long enough to understand the weight of loving someone your whole life.

[@paulaegraham]

And it has been two generations from them since people put wreaths on doors at a death.

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

She dumped him a long time ago, but he never got over her. He finally stopped loving her when he died.

[@RNDReacts]

Some people are telling me it’s when she died

[@MikeytheGeek7711]

She went to his funeral! The song says, "They put a wreath upon his door. Soon they will carry him away." The very first line that was hard to hear because the audience was applauding was about how he would love her till he died. Read the lyrics. It's obvious.

[@RNDReacts]

@@MikeytheGeek7711 oh wow!!!

[@wildboy365]

@@RNDReactsyes during the talking part of the song when he says, “She came back to see him one last times. Ohh.. we all wondered if she would.” The “WE” was all his friends and family whom all wondered if she would come to his funeral to see him. You need to watch the studio version of the song with the lyrics on the screen. Lol u was too busy thinking he looks like Jim Carey. 😂

[@BigHrse]

I saw George at a barefoot concert in Pennsylvania. He was barefoot! It was so dang good!!! RIP Sir!

[@bigsteve6200]

George Jones US Marine. Outstanding !. The World's Finest US Marines. Next George Jones song. Who's gonna fill thier shoes.

[@RNDReacts]

Thank you!

[@BigHrse]

Semper Fi!!!! 🇺🇸

[@bigsteve6200]

@@BigHrse Oooooo Rah !!!

[@justwondering5651]

George Jones didn't want to record this song. He thought people wouldn't like it because it was too sad. He had to be talked into doing it. Turned out to be one of the best decisions of his career.

[@RNDReacts]

This is crazy thanks for the info

[@marktwain2053]

It took two years, and several sessions, before he got it the way he and Billy Sherrill wanted it. It was named the best country song of the century.

[@hackermusic3355]

It's amazing how almost no reactors understand that he died. People my age understood it the first time we heard it. We were young then so it's not an age issue. Placing a wreath upon his door and carrying him away should make it clear.

[@RoGueNavy]

My local radio station plated this at the top of the hour for 24 hours, the day George died.

[@RNDReacts]

Wow that’s amazing

[@neilschoenthal594]

Great song, check out the song, “ the grand tour”. From George Jones!

[@slingernolenation7518]

Who knew that Country music was the ultimate IQ test? 😂😂 Kind of like sarcasm on the internet. Very few will get it.

[@beltycat5490]

The first line of the song tells the whole story

[@arby163]

It was a tradition in the South to place a wreath on the door of the deceased.

[@michellejackson6679]

Everyone thought this was his tribute to his 2 time wife Tammy Wynette.. not true.. but love hearing him sing anything.. this man was popular in my Grandparents time.. but it's George Jones.. the Possum.. incredible. He was a drunk from Hell back in the 60's and 70's but got clean finally and got even better with his music. Country Legend

[@williamhochstetler134]

For the life of me I can’t understand why it’s so hard for reactors to get the meaning of this song. Why on earth would they carry him away?

[@RNDReacts]

It was just hard to I don’t know 😭 maybe I should have reacted to the lyrics instead

[@roberthughes6830]

I think the first line is missed because of clapping. No one catches the word 'die'.

[@charlessaylors3967]

As he called the song himself. It's a morbid sad slobbin tearjerker. His friend died and, therefore. His friend stopped loving her today. I guess if you wanted to you could do George Jones "white lighting" next.

[@RNDReacts]

Thanks for sharing that. “He Stopped Loving Her Today” is incredibly moving. I’ll definitely check out “White Lightning”.

[@matthewdooley7855]

George Jones is a giant of country music. For a long time, this was the saddest country song ever made. But there's been a lot of work in that area - "Whiskey Lullaby", "Go Rest High On That Mountain", "Stay", "Don't Take the Girl".

[@RNDReacts]

It was amazing to discover George Jones and his incredible music. Thanks for the song suggestions I'll definitely check them out!

[@AnthonySmith-on3gw]

I always thought the wreath on the door was the big clue. I know funeral homes in the south put a white wreath on the front door to let neighbors know someone has passed away. I'm sure it's not done everywhere but still, tv, movies depict these things.

[@RNDReacts]

I’ve never heard of that before

[@RobertWilkins-g1b]

He Stopped Loving Her because he died if you listen to the song He said I will love you till I die

[@RNDReacts]

Thank you for this

[@Josh-nj1gw]

Homeboy got THAT VOICE

[@CharlesAllain]

George Jones Mama take me home

[@strangernightfire9618]

So many people don't seem to understand why they put a werath upon someones door. Or why he had to be carried away.

[@marktwain2053]

I don't like how he changed the words in the recitation, it was originally: "You know, she came to see him one last time. Oh, and we all wondered if she would. And it kept running through my mind. This time...he's over her for good".

[@hypnotistraywilliams]

Another reactor shows they can't comprehend this song.

[@RNDReacts]

😂 I tried I tried

[@taylormoye7098]

He died! That's the only way he stopped loving her. They carried him away... get it.

[@RNDReacts]

Oh ok, some people are telling me she died

[@jeromedeparis]

You should like "Only the lonely" sung by Roy Orbison.

[@RNDReacts]

Ok I’ll check it out

[@eileenmaclean4292]

Aways makes cry

[@williamgiovannettone5935]

Makes me think of my father in-law

[@RNDReacts]

That’s a powerful connection. It’s amazing how music can bring up such personal memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@burrburr6816]

He loved til the day He died it’s pretty obvious

[@Pronzini1]

You didnt understand: He stopped lovin her today, because he died

[@leonardshevlin7260]

He was a fool and the lyrics enjoy some dark humor at his expense.

[@RNDReacts]

Interesting

[@EddyRice]

Did you finally get it laaady. BRILLIANT! Best song ever! Not this lame useless shit they put out thes days.

[@OzarkRiverBanks]

With this song you want to dance with most attractive woman at the bar. Early, if you ask late, attractive, may not look attractive in the morning when you wake up with her!

[@RNDReacts]

Haha, that’s a fun take! “He Stopped Loving Her Today” definitely sets a mood, though it’s more about deep emotion than dancing.

[@bethwest4760]

I suggest that you listen to a “recorded” version… not a live event. It would be easier to hear all of the words. I think you would have a better understanding of the song. There are some images that are regional…

[@RNDReacts]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll check out a recorded version to catch all the lyrics and get a fuller understanding of the song. I appreciate the tip!

[@leeyaferguson9019]

Yep. He died.😢

[@RNDReacts]

Ok makes sense, but why would he make a song about dying before he died. People are telling me she died and that’s why he stopped loving her

[@wildboy365]

@@RNDReactsLOL 😂!! Seriously?!? The song was being told from the eyes of his friend!! So not only did you miss the point that the man had to die to get over this woman , but you also didn’t realize his friend was telling the story??? At one point in the song it was said, “I went to see MY FRIEND today, aww but I didn’t see no tears…” The dead guy isn’t telling the story!! His FRIEND is!! Lol 😂 you need to work on your comprehension skills. 😂

[@jokuz9133]

Beautiful reaction. You may want to do "Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash. Johnny wrote the song for his wfie who was black. So the biggest country song ever was written for a BW

[@tequilaal]

what kind of Bullshit is this he married June Carter a white woman why are you spreading Lies .. and what are are your motivations ... take your bullshit somewhere else

[@broncobra]

He said I'll love you till I die. He was all dressed up to go away, and soon they will carry him away. WTF? How can you not understand this?

[@taylorfamily8176]

People used to really love their women not like today

[@RNDReacts]

It makes sense

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

Beutifull 😢

[@dalepiedlow5045]

You should listen to the studio version. Much better background music. He is much older in this video and seems like he runs out of breath.

[@chriscallaway4027]

She didn't get it. The person died! That's why he stopped loving her the day he died!

[@TheChadvarnell]

That song isnt well represtented by him in this video. Find an earlier one. His talent and voice isnt present in this because this is an old, weak and very damaged George. I always loved his gifts.

[@wallacelambert9308]

Vince Gill says this song is the epitome of all country music

[@markdelgado9995]

Loved her till he died

[@miitheweirdartist6794]

To understand this song you need to listen to the studio version...it's hard to understand the live version...too much distraction...don't know why they would give you this version.

[@damonbryan7232]

You're to young to understand that much pain. Hopefully you never understand that pain.

[@RNDReacts]

Oh wow, it’s so beautiful the way he transmuted this emotion through the song. How long have you known about him?

[@lucianseekinglove]

Could you react to Lonely Island - "Threw it on the ground"? It's a great video.

[@RNDReacts]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@claytidwell]

she didnt actually listen to the words...at least not the first lines.

[@RNDReacts]

I was trying hard to, it just passed me unfortunately

[@claytidwell]

@@RNDReacts i understand. It's one of those songs, if you miss or get distracted during just the first verse, you'll kinda be lost.

[@RNDReacts]

@@claytidwell yeah this does makes sense

[@michaelwheeling7422]

To be fair, I don't believe I've seen a wreath on someone's door, ( a death in the home ) since the 1970's. Though it's said, soon they'll carry him away, he stopped loving her today. Maybe first listen you were taking in too much.

[@SteveTaylor-eo2bg]

Crooks would see the wreath and figure when the burial was, then break into the home while everyone was at the funeral.

[@josephriell]

Your clueless, the guy died, that's why he stopped loving her

[@chevy266nova]

Next time listen to the words. "He said I'll love you 'til I die" because he died..

[@jonathanbolden3555]

A little research and you'll see he didn't want to do this song. He was talked into it and about nothing you're talking about

[@Code9]

Too bad most reactors choose this live version of the song. The sound quality isn't very good and it's difficult to distinguish all the lyrics. If they'd grab the studio version it's more likely they'd understand the story.

[@edjasper92]

He died.

[@tequilaal]

you really didn't get it ... too much about yourself ... George Jones is not for you

[@RNDReacts]

?

[@vernemil]

Are you serious? You thought the song was funny??? Worst reaction ever.

[@charliecharles-xw4ub]

Word salad. Zero awareness. You heard the song, but you didn't listen. Major fail!!!!

[@paulbunch7772]

The song is ok but this guy is terrible.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

Cluttering up my inbox with SEVEN notifications for videos that are not even available yet? Not even available for *TWELVE DAYS?* *UNSUBBED* {:o:O:}

[@RNDReacts]

My apologies, we had a difficulty

[@RNDReacts]

Technical difficulty*

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

@@RNDReacts Doesn't matter, I down voted and unsubbed. Your vocal is always far too quiet anyway. {:o:O:}

[@PaulSchuster-yj4zb]

Disrespect? How could you not get it. They carried him away. They put a wreath on his door. I don't know anyone of my generation when this came out who didn't get it immediately.

[@Vernon1960]

She passed away first.... he didn't stop loving.... His smile near the end suggest that she "visited" as he was transitioning... Try using the google to get the lyrics... It will make more sense then.

[@davidbanachek7966]

She did not pass away first. She came to his funeral. The very words of the song "He said I'll love you till I die" ... and that exactly what he did. He didn't stop loving her until the day he passed away.

[@RNDReacts]

Oh wow thank you for this

[@wildboy365]

Vernon you are WRONG!! During the talking part of the song, his friend, who is telling the story, said, “She came to see him one last time. WE all wondered if she would.” In other words his friends and family had all been gossiping wondering if she would come to his funeral. And she did!! So how are you perceiving she is already dead?!? I am truly starting to question the comprehension skills of people these days!! 😂