GEORGE JONES - He Stopped Loving Her Today *Reaction*

[@Nazman06]

wow, she got it .most do not catch that he died

[@LoganTravisDark]

You're dead on with that. Most don't, which is kinda shocking. This young lady is a bit sharper than most of the reactors.

[@pageribe2399]

@@LoganTravisDark She was listening closely!

[@georgewriston4065]

That a girl. You got it. Greatest voice in history.

[@beefonweckeastside3323]

He loved her to the very end

[@damonh3671]

Greatest country song of all time

[@aletheaglenn6656]

The very first line tells the story. He said he would love her until he died. So, if he stopped loving her, he died. The boxes are stupidly thrown in there for no good reason. You have to listen to the lyrics. Great job figuring it out so quickly.

[@danleeselman4827]

You can use deductive reasoning from the title of the song and the very first line.

[@beegee1960]

You’re right.

[@JamesDayAndrew2017]

This song brings to mind a person walking through life, and you see them there, they talk with you, but, they are really some other place or some other time. Their memories keep them in the present and give them hope. But, the the glimmer of hope you might see in their eyes and the smile on their face, is only there because they remember the past and how much they want their present to be like that! So, so, sad!

[@youknownow1948]

Thank you.

[@scottmoyer8923]

you felt it

[@jamesussery9813]

reaction to Bobby Bare's Hello Country Bumpkin

[@mikemallinson3967]

PLAY Whoever Finds This I Love You by Mac Davis

[@joeskinner6009]

Good reaction

[@EMPRESSJOYJEAN]

Thank you ☺️

[@leostawicki7283]

Do a reaction video to "Yesterday when I was young" by Roy Clark ....(Studio Version.

[@tbirdfan93]

Can you react to George Jones hell stays open all night long

[@diskeywick]

You nailed it , keep em coming!

[@wenbren]

He died of a broken heart.

[@roxanneranchhand1245]

God, I hope it stops there.

[@SatansSimgma]

Amazing he could do anything. Guy was a sloppy drunk and coke head. A great artist who should have been forced to attend AA but everyone made excuses because they wanted something.

[@pattyyoung2103]

You are a dumb ass!

[@donaldhoffman285]

One of the greatest songs and singers of all time Watch video of Alan Jackson singing this song at George Jones’ funeral

[@edprzydatek8398]

Good for you, girl. I've seen many young reactors take a swing and a miss on this song. But you resisted reading the information posted on the video and concentrated on the lyrics that he loved her till his death. Great song. Nice reaction.

[@kelvenguard]

After reading your comment I went looking for a Bunt or Walk..... and All I seen was the Coach crying :) One couple Almost made it to first base

[@dustinmurphy82able]

It’s crazy. I don’t get it but you’re absolutely right. If they don’t tear up they didn’t get it.

[@finallythere100]

Bravo!

[@J3scribe]

Ladies and gentlemen, THAT is country music.

[@moonlanding-69]

Not like today.

[@TNandTXRailfan]

Amen

[@eddiewilkinson9794]

George Jones struggled with alcohol dependency his whole life, his career suffered. He did not want to record the song, “No one will by it it’s too damn’ sad”, it was a monster hit and revitalized his career. Argued by many to be the greatest country/western song ever. Maya Angelou once said “This song tells the story of unrequited love in a little more than three minutes better than some four thousand page novels. “

[@JHargis68]

When it was finished, George told his producer Billy Sherrill, "Well you've got your song, but nobody's gonna buy that morbid son of a bitch".

[@kenbowser5622]

I saw George a year before he died in a pretty small place. The first half sorta sucked but I think he nipped the bottle during the break cause the 2nd half was about as good a performance I've ever seen. Not many dry eyes when it ended.

[@williamhutcheson6511]

And Maya was right.

[@642lin]

he said he would love her till he dies. first line of the song.

[@whocares110]

You hit the nail on the head about the music from the past. There was always a story to the music, something you could connect to. I hope the older music never fades away.

[@MorenikejiTaiwo]

“This time he’s over her for good”...sighs! So deep

[@ironheadbiker]

The first line tells you all you need to know. "He said I'll love you, till I die. "

[@pamagnolia]

Yes, he stopped loving her the day he passed. Beautiful reaction as usual Empress. 😊🌹

[@EMPRESSJOYJEAN]

Absolutely. Thanks Magnolia 🤗

[@russ4862]

Yes, you are exactly right, Empress. He passed away and that's the only thing that could make him stop loving her. I'm glad you get to enjoy yesterday's music today through the medium of recording. Great reaction, as always. Here's to your next one. 🙏🙂❤️

[@EMPRESSJOYJEAN]

Thank you Russell 🤗

[@brentchapman1958]

The video accompanying the song is absolutely terrible...it totally takes away from the power of the song. You still got it. I saw George sing it one time in the 80's, it was declared the number one country song of all time...George cried singing it. Try the Grand Tour by George Jones.

[@TheColdrush22]

You are so right. The accompanying video is absolutely the worst.

[@btbb3726]

You might like this one. Charlie Rich “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp-ph4ybrK-NnaM I remember it playing on the radio in the morning when I was in elementary school.

[@pleutron]

Great reaction Empress. I've said it before, this is the most beautiful sad country song ever recorded. George Jones is a GOAT

[@sandraray8523]

Empress, I had the same reaction the first time I heard this tearful, soulful song. George Jones deeply sad mournful voice makes me feel the pain this man had went through before he died. Thank you

[@quicktastic]

The Empress pays close attention and gets it right away. Love it. Nice review of a great classic song.

[@mikeyates7931]

Please , don't listen to this song ; I am from the country , I know this song ; you're such a sweet girl , it will break your heart ❤️

[@sherrybirchall8677]

Of so many reactors to this song, you are one of the few who got it. I know. I know. It hits hard, that line that says they carried him away. 😪

[@randybailin4902]

Beautiful reaction. Many reactions have the listener completely oblivious to what's happening in the song.

[@jimearnest4342]

Great reaction empress, you nailed this one.

[@dortheyc5276]

That song just tears your heart out. The first line sets it up perfectly. "He said I'll love you till I die."

[@DBShouse69]

Great reaction, thank you for listening to the song and picking up the meaning of it. George has several hits, give "The Grand Tour" a listen, and "Golden Ring" which is a duet with one of his ex-wive's Tammy Wynette, and also "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes?". Thanks again

[@simmerszalai9196]

Is, why need a Kleenex this song is a tear-jerker trust me I cried too.

[@jeffandrhondaweaver477]

The amazing thing about this song is that it was released in the early 80s, became an instant classic, and people will swear it came out in the 60s.

[@andrewpetik2034]

That is about right

[@texan2u]

First Line of the Song. "He said I'll love you until I die !"

[@mike-N6S]

Remember the first line: "He said I'll love you 'til I die" ... then 'he stopped loving her today'

[@liamgunning6248]

Every time I hear this song a tear comes to my eyes. They don't make music anymore that tears your heart out or brightens your day.

[@alfredmartinez6166]

If you want more of this type of music then check out two songs by Marty Robbins, "El Paso" & "Feleena". Each songs gives a different point of view of the same story.

[@justincowan7486]

😍 Love your outfit and hair in this reaction! Such a gorgeous woman! Love your honest reaction here, as always.

[@Pitmaster790]

Hey, Empress Joy-Jean! ... I was scrolling through my favorite song and saw you. You're right. He loved her until it was his time... death... You picked a good one. "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is the greatest country song ever written--recorded by George Jones. This is why you'll see many singers perform it... The two writers that wrote this song offered it to Mr. Jones, but it was declined. A few years later George and his recording company contacted the writers, for they wanted to record it; but under one condition--it was made longer. This is how the speaking part of the song came about... I agree with you. As a writer, the lyrics are the best part of country music. That's what sets this genre apart from all the rest. Thank you for taking a few minutes to visit a special moment in time for country.

[@neildarealdeal7129]

Empress Joy J, thanks for reacting to this song. In my opinion, the possum is the GOAT of country music... realdeal

[@crankyyankee7290]

I like your reaction, a charming young lady that you are .-If you like music with something to say, you could try(if you haven't already) some of the work of Hank Willi9ams SR, in particular, the work under the name of Luke The Drifter,"Ol Hank had a lot to say in his 29 years, or ty a song done (but not written) by his daughter Jett Will8ams-titled "A Soft Place To Fall". you might like it.

[@tinabartlett6079]

It took me years to understand this song, my mother died at this time and I a teenager, didn't understand that he could stop loving her today. I still have trouble if I think about it. Guess I am slack, I dont know!!

[@sherrybirchall8677]

Another great country song you should check out is Those Little Things by Patsy Cline

[@blueyedmedic911]

Girl. Hats off to u. U actually got it. 99% of the so called reaction idiots DO NOT GET IT. U did. Here’s another hint for u. Go back and listen again. He committed suicide. His friend went to see him. He didn’t see no tears. He was dead. All dressed up to go away. He got dressed up in a suit and suicide. 1st time I saw him smile in years. He died with a smile because no more pain in his heart. Hats off to u girl. U got most of it actually listening to the words vs these other idiots reactioners who just do this crap for likes. U actually got most of it. What u just listened to is the best country song ever written sung by the king of country. Elvis king of rock. M Jackson king of pop. Jones king of country. Crowned that by ever country legend who ever lived. Thank u for actually listening and giving a damn.

[@nnvincent3]

Maybe, but I never got the impression that was the cause of his death. He never gave up hope that there would be a miracle and she would return, "hoping she'd come back again." I think he just..died.. maybe of a broken heart. It was a custom for the deceased to remain in their homes for viewing and services, so yes, he would have been dressed in a suit and a talented mortician could make it appear he was smiling. And a black wreath would be placed on the door to signify a death. His lost lady love, "came to see him one last time."

[@db2157]

Fun fact, I met George Jones as a cable guy in Tennessee. I fixed his internet and phone service and he offered me a signed picture...lol... HE was so damn cool, but his wife was 1000% cooler, was an awesome time, he was a down to earth guy, just a grumpy old man getting put in his place by his wife, was a fun 2 hrs for me.

[@db2157]

P.S. I have pictures from Possum Trot incase you don't believe me...

[@leicesterblackthorne9699]

Short song, but one that packs a huge emotional punch.

[@mrmontechristo8349]

yepp she got it, most of the NTG,s dont even know what he means.

[@kurtzwar729]

George Jones has the finest country voice ever. Horrific childhood pain pours from George's heart as he tells his friend's story. Bobby Braddock's beautiful song gives George the chance to touch all listeners as deep as you can feel. God Bless George Jones. RIP.

[@jamesdemarco7161]

The two keyines in this song are the first twoines. "He said I'll love you till I die. She said you'll forget in time." She left him, and he spent the last 10 - 20 years of his life missing her... reading old love letters, and hoping she would come back. What a miserable, lonely life she left him with.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

It was his choice to keep her picture on the wall and her love letters on his bedside table. His friends should have had an intervention. 😀

[@michaelfarmer9472]

EXCELLENT REACTION!!!! YOU GOT IT, DESPITE ALL THE DISTRACTION FROM THE NOTES ABOUT GEORGE JONES! GREAT JOB PAYING ATTENTION!!!! Most people's first reaction using this version is off, because they missed the point trying to read the screen.

[@jamesrose9114]

George's manager and producer had to literally argue with him to sing this song. He went into the studio several times and cut several different tracks. Then he got up and left. He told them the song was too sad and would never sell. He didn't want to have a monumental "loser" on his album. But, they talked him into finishing the song and as it turns out, it was his greatest hit of all time. He Stopped Loving Her Today. It was a very powerful song, sung by a very powerful singer. George did a fantastic job. I was lucky enough to see him in concert in a small club and although the acoustics weren't that great, his voice was simply fantastic. I'll never forget when he sang that song. I literally had tears in my eyes, even after having heard the song many times before. You reaction seemed very genuine and sincere. I applaud your reaction. And, you are right. The songs of today pale in comparison of the songs in a bygone era. If you haven't done so, I urge you to react to the Righteous Brothers song, "Unchained Melody". I guarantee, you will like it. And, its older than George's song. It was produced in 1965.

[@JHargis68]

"Well you've got your song, but nobody's gonna want to buy that morbid son of a bitch".

[@stripes497]

They DO NOT MAKE music 🎵🎵🎶🎶 like they used to. I was born in August 1967 and grew up with Old School Country and Western Music 🎵🎶!! Nothing against today's artists, but I don't care to listen to today's Country and Western Music 🎵🎶!!

[@Franklin3792]

HIs friend just died... He stopped loving her today.. He could not forget her..NEVER forget her.. He kept praying she'd come back.. Every day, Every night... He woke up with her on his mind, he went to bed with her on his mind.. and EVEN IN HIS Dreams he could not escape her.... I know how this is..

[@mairzydoates]

I wonder who played the heartstrings on this record?

[@filthymcnasty4u284]

Try the Corvette song by him. True country music. It has to do with him going to kwick sak in Columbia TN Where I'm from . Across from the coke a cola plant. Next to the old drive in movie place... He was also a very good man, To me anyway. I drank beers and a shot of Jim Beam with him. I payed but at end of night my bill was taken care of. I only owed 25 dollar's. Bill was 378 dollar's. He covered my night out. A TRUE MAN

[@michaelbest7872]

Hi Joy-Jean. Good song. I have a song about LOVE that is REASSURED. ALABAMA - There's no Way ( official video ). I know many others react to video's like you do, and thank YOU too. I noticed many reacting to the Same videos ! Maybe just a coincidence? Anyway, I thought you might want to see and hear another, yet not so known video, as I haven't seen anyone else review it. Maybe you, Joy-Jean will the FIRST to review it ?

[@BENJIR2D2]

You're right about the Lyrics today. It's no comparison. I think it's because of TV and Computers. The writers of books and songs 50 years ago and better command of language because they didn't spend all their free time on personal entertainment. Thus, the writing was far superior today. Look at this Post Malone today. No offense, but any 12 year old girl could write his lyrics for him, Garbage.

[@danwoodliff7287]

This hit her like a ton of bricks what emotions what a song what vocals no wonder George didn't want to record this!!

[@jasonsdodd]

If this song doesn't get you the first time you hear it, you're not human.

[@alvaniascarborough4420]

It's hard to go wrong with George Jones, but if you would like to hear something more recent with powerful storylines, try Arlington by Trace Adkins, and You're Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins. They are very much in the storytelling tradition of country music. Here are the links to the two songs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHuyaJ-Aft16Z5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/onOnf2uvjN6Bj7c I really enjoy your reactions, the depth you bring to them. Thank you.

[@darkomtobia]

Ya, the old 'Possum done hit another person square in the feelers.

[@angelbulldog4934]

In the American south, we put a wreath on the front door so others know somebody in the household has died. Where I live in North Carolina, it will be white, but could be black in other areas. I've listened to this song and many others by George for decades, but this hits harder now than when I was younger. Maybe because I've lost a few myself. This is true country. We have almost no one now who measures up.

[@Pianodean]

Fantastic! Usually it takes more than one listen...most don't realize that the entire meaning of the song is summed up in the very first line of the song.

[@charlesReed239]

George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Pardon. Was my first concert. The pavilion in Houston Texas. Great video.

[@candybanks8717]

In your second or third language you understood this song. I watch this from the American 30 and under crowd and they think "he just got over her". Would you mind moving to the U.S.? We need more like you!

[@trevorfillmore698]

I agree with you the old country music told stories I wish we could have good music like that again. I drove tractor trailer for 18 years and a lot of nights trying to push on and get down the road when I should have been sleeping the old guys keep me awake and rolling.

[@5150crazyfun]

He died of a broken heart that's how he stopped loving her today. When you get to the end of the first verse and chorus it's clear with the lyrics. And you are right, the music from the 60s 70s and 80s had more story telling and soul. This new stuff is mostly garbage with no story or feeling.

[@jamesasmithsr1]

Joy George Jones was married to and sang together with the beautiful Tammy Wynette. (The Love of His Life) She divorced him and even took his band when she left. He always put on a good face although you could see it in his eyes that he never got over her. He always said this song was not about her, but everyone knew it was.

[@carolynboone1533]

It was his funeral. The smile was figurative.they carried him away in a casket to bury him. Wreath on door means he died .1st line in song was he stopped loving her today? Hope that helps. But u got it.

[@tfrench4366]

Here is my two cents. George Jones was the king of country music. Tammy Wynnett was his wife was the queen of country music. You can listen to both of there music on youtube. They split and divorced. It was a song about that split. Just my two cents

[@kelvenguard]

The Start of the song the old man says he will love her til the day he dies.... I always Asked the same thing when I was little kid DID HE DIE ? I think it’s a Son going to his Dads Funeral and it was his Mother that left years ago also shows up at the funeral....

[@fulks19]

I've watched a dozen of the reactions to this song. You are one of the few who gets what the song is about. Most people reacting to the song stop the music every thirty seconds and start talking so, of course, they don't get the meaning because they have lost their train of thought.

[@charlesmeeks8462]

Thank You darling. You got it! My friend and next door neighbor's buddy (RIP Bill Chilsom) wrote the song (Bobby Braddock) from Auburdale fl.

[@manueldeterra5090]

The first lyrics of the song are "He said I'll love you till I die." Today he stopped loving her because he passed. In the old south when someone died they placed a black wreath on the front door of the house..

[@danleeselman4827]

Your correct. Most reaction videos are so bad because someone spends so much time talking and not listening. Then they don't actually hear what these songs are about.

[@TheColdrush22]

This was an incredible reaction. Thank you for ignoring the trash-ass video. What a distraction.

[@jucadvgv3449]

others have probably already mentioned it, but back then, especially in the south, a black wreath was often put on the door of a house when someone in the home had died. even back when it came out most of us didn't catch onto what happened until the line "they placed a wreath upon his door", but then we knew.

[@charlesdavis7461]

Thank you for knowing, many react to this song and don't realize what the lyrics say, they get so involved in the lost love and don't really understand.

[@joebarriga-9945]

i recall that when the song first came about, a friend walked into my ofiice, and said to me if i had heard this tearjerker, when i did listened to it,we both sat down and ponder it..this is country song story telling.we can died from also a broken heart.

[@roselynadesola566]

An emotional song. Great reaction as always

[@Movierebel3]

He was dead. That's the only way he could stop loving her. They put a wreath upon his door, which is a custom in the South when someone passes away.

[@Knudjensen54]

I live the same story right now,its been 16 years since She left,I will love Her till I die. :-)

[@charlesdavis7461]

I'm copying this from a comment I have read, the two lines say it all. "He said I'll love you till I die" "He stopped loving her today"

[@michaelfarmer9472]

This is the saddest song I've ever heard. It has been repeatedly voted best country music song of all time.

[@jodybrackett7611]

You're awesome! A great song with a cool story "Ole Red" Blake Shelton

[@johnlong9534]

The first line of the song. "He said I'll love you till I die" the last line "He stopped loving her today".

[@johnwallace726]

Check out jelly roll. Save me..you will now be disappointed 😞

[@angelasuttles]

😭 Wonderful reaction. Loved it. ❤️😇🙏

[@ernestalopez5926]

You want a great story, listen to Kenny Rogers' song Rueben James. Very sad but very good.

[@raymondmoore5476]

Finally. Last 4 reactors failed to get that he died but finally someone got it!!!!

[@TNgirl546]

Finally someone got that he passed way. So many reactions that I have watched did not get this.

[@johnscott4196]

You are my favorite girl. Hence, rewatching a 2 year old reaction.

[@irmastewart1401]

Check out Chris Stapleton crying and Tennessee whiskey