Home Free (Don McLean) - American Pie REACTION & BREAKDOWN by Modern Life for the 70's Mind

[@BradYaateeh.]

The best line I have read about this version is " An incredible masterpiece of a timeless masterpiece."

[@Wulfbear]

The biggest testament to Home Free's quality at this point is that legendary musicians are happy to team up with them. In this case, wow, just a fantastic performance!

[@glennspreeman1634]

when you have two basses and two or three tenors, there's flexibility that is pure luxury and luxurious harmony. Adam, I guess, almost passed out trying to do almost every possible percussion!

[@glennspreeman1634]

study the vignettes in the background, so much more there.

[@autaum6536]

Bounce away....that's what a reaction is......

[@StephenPalmer1]

"Low guy", Tim Foust sang a whole verse there in tenor while you were talking about him. lol!

[@belinda9696]

Don is 76 years old now and the song had its 50th Anniversary . Don asked Home Free to do this for the Anniversary. He still has a great voice too. They and Don also won Telly awards for this video and Don finally got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last year and invited Home Free to sing as they presented the star.

[@jerrijackson824]

Tim sang 4th verse and Chance (in the baseball cap) took the baseline while Tim took lead

[@randyhawley7202]

This was done for the 50th anniversary of the song. Don McLean knows that it is iconic in American culture, and is very careful with the song as it is also his legacy. It is quite a thing that he chose to do this at this time with Home Free. And they did a beautiful, beautiful job.

[@ericpotter4657]

Tim Foust (Low Dude) sang the 4th verse, he just did not go as low as he can. Tim has a 5 octave range an can sing from bass upto tenor. A Dire Straights cover of Brothers In Arms is a powerful song that shows off Tim and Adam Chance’s very low range. I highly recommend it. We are show your and mine ages because we know who Paul Lynne was.lol

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I didn't even realize it was him. Damn. He looked different to me. Oh well. Sounded great then. HA

[@billkacvinsky988]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Tim Foust (low dude) looked different from 'Man Of Constant Sorrow' because of beard trim and haircut (with a bit of silver showing).

[@melissabrinkley4997]

Great review...I highly recommend going down the Home Free rabbit hole...Brothers In Arms is bone chilling and Hopelessly Hoping (Crosby Stills Nash) is simple and pure harmony. How Great Thou Art is one of my personal favorites!

[@krystalbernier234]

I know who Paul Lynne was- center square. I may be 41, but being raised by my grandparents has caused me to have a older soul. I grew up on Hee Haw, Lawrence Welk, Love Boat and listening to anything from Elvis to Johnny Cash to Jim Reeves.

[@SBQDawn]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind yeah he cut his hair towards the end of quarantine because he said he wasn't ready to be long grey haired or Willie just yet LOL

[@bobbie1st]

I am so glad that Don McLean is a home fry or we may never have had this masterpiece. And maybe it's not faster, we are just 50 years older and our brains work 50 years slower?

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL! THAT'S IT!!!!

[@sag2horses]

🤣

[@glennspreeman1634]

just know that Chance can do that deep bass support when Tim is soloing.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Didn't know that. Thanks

[@DRHHUB]

We Home Fries are like Field of Dreams. If you react, we will come. Enjoying your reactions.

[@marciaramirez3791]

One of the many, many reasons I'm such a "Home Fry" is Home Free's unselfishness when they do collaborations with other singers and groups. They take a back seat to their guests. This was recorded during the pandemic, each singer was recorded separately. Loving your reactions to our guys, can't wait to see your reactions to many more of their varied covers and originals.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I agree. That's a good way to put it.

[@melissakay6143]

I totally agree; each of their voices is very distinct and as Home Fries 🍟 we can tell pretty much who is singing without looking. It's fun to guess who is going to be the lead or chorus each song with all that talent in one group! I remember Rich Little on that TV show doing impressions. I was the youngest so I was the T.V. remote for old black and white set. Long, long time ago is right. 🙂

[@TheRealXesc]

50th anniversary of the song, Don McLean asked Home Free to celebrate the song with him. Don is a true Home Fry himself. ('Home Fries' is the name of Home Free's followers - we're proud to be called that) They've performed together since 2000, 22 years on the road now (Although Adam Chance replaced the founder Chris Rupp in 2016) The members are (Using your experience with Man of Constant Sorrow as a reference. Time stamps in this video: 06:51 : Adam Chance (Called 'Chance'), Jaw Harp in "Man of Constant Sorrow". Baritone, Bass when Tim is Leading in song. 10:31 : Austin Brown, lead/high tenor, lead singer in "Man of Constant Sorrow" 11:46 : Rob Lundquist, 2nd/harmony tenor, he did the rap/scratch effect at the end of "Man of Constant Sorrow" 13:01 : Tim Foust, Basso Profundo (Deep Bass), he did ... well, the bass in Man of Constant Sorrow, but be not fooled, his vocal range spans over 5 octaves, you will see... Adan Rupp has no solo in this song, but you see him all the time, beatboxer, 2x world champion beat boxer, but also has a beautiful singing voice, when not beatboxin. No-monica and rythm in Man of Constant Sorrow. If you like to hear their version of oldie goldies, they have worked with Kenny Rogers (Children, Go Where I Send Thee), Oak Ridge Boys (Elvira), Alabama (Christmas in Dixie), Lee Greenwood (God Bless the USA), there are so many. Dig in, you'll love it :)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

That was a lot! Thanks so much for all of that.

[@raulnishizaka7909]

In fact, was Tim who asked Don to cover his song. I heard an interview where Don himself told this story.

[@shercahn]

What Raul said and also as much as we want to believe it and believe he could do it, Adam is not a 2x world champion. The beat box competitions were National ones here in the US. One was Chicago and I forget the other.

[@ruthcurfman7532]

Well explained, and good suggestions for follow up songs.

[@MyLorissa]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Charlie Daniels too-its just not a very well known video.

[@carold.8782]

You will find the Home Fries are avid fans and happy to support the reactions to their music! Home Free has been around for something like 16 years with a couple of changes of singers. I was going to comment about your "Low Dude" singing his verse too, as his higher voice is so beautiful you wouldn't recognize it as being the same person! Others have mentioned his range too. I really enjoy watching Home Free break people's minds! lol Enjoy the rabbit hole!

[@antrazitaj5209]

I had to smile. wanted to hear a solo from low dude, interrupts low dude to say that

[@leadabo]

Yes you will need to listen several times and probably a few more times after that 😉 Welcome aboard Home Fry

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Already have. Like it more and more. These guys have some serious vocal cords.

[@carolelatulippe2058]

Hello Modern Life....my name is Carole and I am 71 years old. I remember when Don came out with this song. It was the Longest playing song ever (minute wise)...there are so many references to the Beatles, JFK, going to the moon, the Vietnam War...and Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley and even Bob Dylan (the Jester). Many many mentions of the "older" days. Home Free does a fabulous job with the harmonizing with Don but after all, Don wrote and sang the song in the late 60's. It was his and his alone. I am surprised at your reaction only due to the fact that you are within my age group (I would think)....I do not mean to guess how old you are but you seem to know the song and Don McClean. I have watched many other reactioneers and they have no clue who the old fella in the center of the video is. It makes me want to yell and tell them that Home Free are only harmonising with Don. I totally appreciate your comments and it is very true that headphones are the key to hearing all the nuances of the singers. I love watching Home Free do their own thing but to me, this song is almost sacred knowing where it comes from and what it all means.....all the power to you and I look forward to more of your reactions....I am a French Canadian from Ottawa Canada with a great memory of the "oldies". My Love of my life, for 60 years has been Elvis. No one has come close to his stature, voice, charisma, vocal versatility and presence and never will....😊😘👍

[@willjohnson8446]

Their collaboration with the Oakridge Boys is a lot of fun if you were a fan of them or their song Elvira. Oh, and if you are big on harmonies, their cover of Crosby, Stills & Nash’s “Helplessly Hoping” is wonderful.

[@chuckyost6973]

Brother, soon I'll be 71 yrs old. I LOVE these kids! Don asked them to do this for the 50th Anniversary of the song! It's clear why!! Kenny Rogers, Oak Ridge Boys and Alabama have all done collaborations with them. I confess, I've become a Home Fry.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I'm probably one video away from being all in myself. You've got a couple years on me, so just give me a bit to catch up. ;)

[@GaryLBlakeley]

They do a duo with the Oak Ridge Boys doing Elvira. Absolutely amazing. You can see how much fun the two different groups are having recording this song. Elvira is a must see by them.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks!

[@terrisalser7721]

Low dude otherwise known as tim foust is singing the last verse He has an amazing vocal range

[@ShyAnn291]

Your dancing made me smile, don’t ever feel weird about dancing!!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Chair dancing is a must listening to Home Free, your body just does it on its own !!!

[@ShyAnn291]

@@miamidolphinsfan of course!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL. Used to dance a lot in my younger days. Lost that talent years ago. Ha

[@catchersmom16]

Home Free sang a snippet of this during Don's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame reveal, Weird Al also spoke in tribute as well.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I'll have to see if I can find that anywhere.

[@ruthcurfman7532]

Fun reaction, and I can relate to you and your comments (ie Hollywood Squares) much more than the much younger reactors. 🙂

[@WearingTheArmor]

If you want the total Tim Foust experience, look up the two videos he has done for his new doo-wop album, "Pieces of Me". They are "Come Go With Me" and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay". Tim does ALL vocals and sounds in these. Mind-blowing.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Yea, a couple people have said that. Definitely will! Thanks.

[@carold.8782]

I love those!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

@@carold.8782 I'll definitely get to one of his at some point here. Thanks!

[@LeandraSilvio]

For another iconic collaboration, check out Home Free with Lee Greenwood and the USAF band doing God Bless the USA... it's incredible. Great reaction!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thank you very much. Will do.

[@dogsoldiertoo1099]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Also Elvira with the Oakridge Boys and Children Go Where I Send Thee with Kenny Rogers.

[@minneyruth]

If you wanna hear some low notes check out Brothers in Arms and Ring of fire. The low guy Tim did have a vers lol he was the 4th guy singing. Tim has a 5 octave range. ❤

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. I'm sure I'll hear more! Looking forward to it.

[@lynnriddell9632]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Agree with Ruth; Tim does a fabulous job in Brothers in Arms

[@disney4real]

Thank you got the reaction! Home Free are my favorite…one of the most beautiful songs they have done that features the bass is Brothers in Arms. You won’t regret it!🤗❤️

[@brendagrothier967]

Glad to see you back to playing Home Free again. Another suggestion....they dropped a cover of Unchained Melody.....amazing. Home Free is MUCH more than a country vocal band.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

There are a number of their songs that I'll be reacting to. Too good to pass up!

[@picnic75]

You'd probably really love their covers of "Seven Bridges Road" and "Helplessly Hoping" - there are so many!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I really love Seven Bridges Road. May have to look into their version of it. Thanks

[@dagmar.6954]

Love this remake of this classic song. Can't believe it came out 50 years ago. Don McLean still has a good voice for his age. And love hearing all the guys take a turn in a verse. Poor Adam had to do such a long stretch of beatboxing but he nailed it. Think the song is about 8 min. long. Don McLean just received his Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame recently & Home Free was invited to sing a portion of this song there. What an honor for them.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Without a doubt, this song is in my top 10 of the best classic rock songs. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Glad I was finally able to view it because there's been so much talk about it. Thanks for listening!

[@dagmar.6954]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Tim Foust (low dude) did the last verse but he used his mid range & not the low bass. He doesn't just throw it in for show if the song does not call for it.

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

Thats the rabbit hole of Home Free...so many styles/genres of music, all with their own touch. Their collaborations, like this one, pay such homage to the original artist, yet they add their flare. Don reached out to them to do this collaboration for the 50th anniversary and asked Home Free to sing on location when his star was revealed in Los Angelos...the first time I believe that has happened. Check out "God bless the USA ft. Lee Greenwood and the Army Singing Sergeants" for another awesome and powerful collaboration with the original artist.

[@dawnjaekel392]

Now that you've heard a little country and folk/rock from Home Free, I'd like to suggest (for even more variety) some sea shanties? Sea Shanty Medley by Home Free. For bass from Tim, try RIng of Fire and Hillbilly Bone. For heart-rending tenor, listen to When A Man Loves A Woman by Home Free and Unchained Melody (Austin Brown's youtube channel). Since you mentioned you also liked Chance's voice (first Home Free member to sing a verse in American Pie), listen to Home Free's cover of Born In The USA. Welcome to Home Free! These guys will never fail to delight and amaze you.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

A lot of people have been asking for Brothers in Arms. Unchained Melody sure intrigues me since I love that song.

[@dawnjaekel392]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Home Free just released their cover of Unchained Melody, so you'll have two choices, when you decide you want to react. Austin did his solo of the song last year.

[@jjmosher03]

As an avid Home Fry for years, and an A Capella singer, I highly recommend “Ring of Fire” as your next reaction. You get a bass surprise at the end! That will undoubtedly inspire you to then check out the group Pentatonix, as their bass singer corroborates with Home Free in this arrangement. Another that will open your eyes to the power of Austin’s voice is “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Keep up the good work!

[@vpotter2010]

You will find that the "Home Fry" community is very welcoming to reaction "KZbinrs" and Home Free likes to thank them personally too from time to time if you drop them a message. If you have the chance, venture into one of their concerts, the live bass is 100 times better than any headset can capture. Many of us consider attending a concert as induction into becoming an "Home Fry" till then, just being a fan allows "Honorary" membership... so welcome.👍

[@teresacartwright5406]

Don McLean asked Home Free how they wanted him to do the song and their answer was to sing it any way he liked, that they'd adapt to him. I've seen collaborations they've done with The Oak Ridge Boys, Jeffrey East and others and I love the way they're so respectful of the song and the other artists. I think the age in Don McLean's voice adds a particular poignancy to the song.

[@jamessceeles4397]

I had the fortune to see and hear Don McLean at the Jerusalem Theatre in 1980 while serving as Marine Security Guard in Jerusalem (1979 to 1981) he was phenomenal then and still has a great voice. Great collaboration with Home Free a fresh take on old memories I wouldn't want to have missed this cover or new rendition.🙏🏻🇺🇸🇮🇱🥃✝️🕎👍🏽

[@JohnBare747]

Don wanted to do a 50 year tribute to American Pie and chose Home Free because they "understand harmony!" They polished this 50 year old classic to something shiny again. COVID made them do it mostly remotely. Only Tim, Austin and Don were in the studio at the same time. Thank them and thank Don...

[@deborahgrimmer1673]

the low dude (Tim) was singing at the end but in a higher octave. He has a five octave range.. he even goes higher in Mayday! This group is totally awesome. with many surprises. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole

[@joanwharff6483]

This was the 50th anniversary of “AMERICAN PIE”… for 76 years old…he sounds AWESOME ‼️. Hard to believe 😵‍💫😳‼️. And, yes, it’s the full version..8 1/2 minutes ‼️. Adam, the beat boxer, said he almost passed out it was so long 😵‍💫😳‼️ But, he did an amazing job ‼️. A note on Adam…he actually took drum lessons to make himself look like he’s actually “playing drums” 🙃🥰‼️ He plays a mean “harmonica” without a harmonica 🥰👍🥰‼️. He does a great solo in “WORKIN FOR A LIVIN”. Of course he’s Killer ‼️

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

That guy definitely has serious skills.

[@billkacvinsky988]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind There are three YT videos of Adam Rupp (tenor/beatboxer) performing his various instrments/drumkit 'sounds'. Perhaps another reaction from you is in order??

[@billkacvinsky988]

This video was released on the 50th anniversary of Don Mclean's original release. FEB 2021..the boxes were because of quarantines...all were filmed in different locales..then post production did their magic.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Not exactly. The original was released Oct 24th, 1971, and Feb 3rd was the 62nd anniversary of the plane crash (Feb 3rd, 1959) that killed Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly & the Big Bopper. That is the date referred to in the song as the day the music died.

[@lisastevens682]

I love how they set this up with the framing, because it was made during covid. Also the black and white photos and film added to the story telling of the song. So much emotion.. Love, LOVE this!

[@billkacvinsky988]

Recommend your next HF video be 'How Great Thou Art', performed in the Austrian Alps. You mentioned that perhaps Home Free and Don Mclean may not blend well. After you explore more Home Free and discern their capability to perform all genre (pop/rock/folk/country/R&B/Broadway/medleys/mashups/comedy) their covers are really upgrades.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I'm starting to figure that out!

[@tammydodge388]

Technically speaking there are 2 low dudes in Home Free. Adam Chance sings bass and baritone and did the first verse. Tim Foust is whom I believe you are referring to as "Low Dude" sang the last verse. Tim has a 5-octave range! I'm quite sure you would love his new solo album that is him singing doo-wop and does all the parts! It is good to hear a reaction from someone from my generation who heard the song when it was new. I think we have a completely different appreciation for it. Home Free pays homage to the older music with such respect. They have done songs with Alabama, the OakRidge Boys, Kenny Rodgers and they also did an anniversary rendition of "God Bless the USA" with Lee Greenwood. Lee sounds incredible as well. Keep a tissue handy though, it is very moving.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

You said that perfectly. They really do...and that's based on only two songs that I've heard. Yea, I blew it with Low Dude. Didn't realize it was him. Oh well, not my first mistake in life. LOL

[@DyvmSlorm]

I believe Don approached HF to do this for the 50th anniversary after he heard (about) Home Free. What I love about Home Free is they are singers that focus on presenting a song rather than singers focused on singing amazing vocals (and don't get me wrong, they have amazing voices). That would be why you didn't hear Tim as much. One other note is that this was filmed during a covid wave and they were all recorded in separate areas.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Good call on Don's part! LOL

[@ShyAnn291]

Yeah vocal gymnastics can get annoying.

[@denise_landry]

That is also ONE of the main reasons I love Home Free too. Excellent exlanation!

[@DyvmSlorm]

@@shercahn I knew someone had reached out to HF. Thanks for the correction!

[@sueby1962]

Welcome to Home Fry status. Low Dude had the 4th verse but he was not using his low dude voice plus he lost weight and cut his hair during the pandemic. You might like Take Me Home Country Roads, it qualifies as it's a 70's song. The 70's really did have the best music!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

YES THEY DID! Woo Hoo. LOL. I didn't realize that was him. Complete failure on my part. HA

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

Home Free fan, and still forget their a capella! This is just extra! Great reaction! Memories... ❤️

[@VJ_9014]

So happy you did this one. Thx! I thought you'd like it. Don brought these guys in to sing this song when he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the ceremony last yr. The only other group he ever sang this with was Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires. Pretty cool since the song is 50 yo! Don still tours so no wonder his voice is still in good shape. Staying with the oldies but goodies theme, you might also want to check out their "Seven Bridges Road" and "Love Train" too. BTW: loved the Paul Lynde reference! 😉

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL, it was hard NOT to think of Hollywood Squares. ;)

[@maryluger-sartor9411]

Tim Foust has a 5 octave range. To get really good taste, watch his video of A little bit longer/Stay. All the background and singing is Tim in layers. It showcases him beautifully 😍

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks for the info!

[@marylynn8455]

I would also recommend Brothers in Arms...amazing. Thank you for your reaction, and bringing up Paul Lynde, lol...I remember him from a long, long time ago 😁.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

A number of people have suggested that. It may be my next Home Free reaction. Thanks

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Brothers in Arms is Home Free's masterpiece

[@scotty2307]

The guy in the dark blue button up shirt who sang a verse? That was the base guy. Oh Ya! He can sing tenor as well. His name is Tim Foust.

[@babyfry4775]

Don sounded great for 75! I believe he sought out Home Free for the remake. It’s so good. This was done during Covid so hence the separate boxes but they remind me of shadow boxes you keep your memories in. I loved the video with the black and white film in those boxes. Don recently got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and invited Home Free to LA to sing the song with him. They were delighted to do so. Such a great rendition. Home Free has also collaborated with Kenny Rogers, Alabama, Oak Ridge Boys, and others. They’re known for their amazing harmonies. Paul Lynde (or Don) for the block….hahahaha yeah I remember! Good reaction Bob. Tim Foust is the bass. He has short hair in this one. Long hair throughout until Covid and he couldn’t get to the hairdresser so he cut his hair and let the gray show. Try Brothers in Arms, Helplessly Hoping, One Man Band.

[@marlahudgins7038]

I just subscribed for more HOME FREE Welcome to HOME FREE !! HOME FREE is a county A Capella band (NO INSTRUMENTS) that does more than just country. Tim Foust, the bass (5 octave range) , Adam Rupp, the beatboxer (freak of nature), Adam Chance (Chance) is the baritone/bass, since 2016, he took over for Chris Rupp (one of the founders of the group), Rob Lundquist, tenor and Austin Browmn high tenor make up the voices of angels. PLEASE listen to more.. If I know my Home Free family well (Home Fries) , they have already given you suggestions of music. LOL Thanks for the reaction

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi! Thanks for the sub. I really appreciate it. No worries, I'll DEFINITELY be posting more.

[@dominic0917]

You should totally check out their cover of Ring of Fire! Tim really shows his high and low note chops on it.

[@vpotter2010]

Glad to see fellow "Home Fries" wading into the "deep end" of Home Free... they have an impressive playlist stretching several albums, so have fun on this pleasant KZbin rabbit hole. It's always fun watching new listeners react and stop to Tim Foust's powerful bass talents, as well as the others guys' gifted talents. For this song , it's like taking an iconic masterpiece and re-gifting it to a new generation. It begins with the epic matured voice of Don, then since it's a long, long song, the powerful acapella of Home Free and their beatboxer speeds it up for a catchy toe-tapping barrage of nostalgia mixed with the feeling of the timeless strength of a legendary song. The progression of the tempo from the power ballad to a fun soft rock and then finishing with the original tempo offers a somewhat eerie ending. Maybe a bit meta in suggesting that even when "HIS" song ends there will always be another generation to remember him and keep that drive to keep the music alive. While it's not passing a baton, I like that Home Free collabs with other legendary artists to pay respect and have fun with epic songs. To carry on this theme, I suggest to react to their collaboration with The Oak Ridge Boys and "Elvira" ( Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjQapqQqJabj9k )

[@pauldunn5955]

They do "duets" with several original artists including Billy Gilman-One Voice, Oakridge Boys-Elvira, Lee Greenwood-Bless the USA. I too noticed how they kept coming back to Don(but also how he OPENED and CLOSED the song--he was the beginning and the end!).

[@artemisdanube4941]

Everything Home Free does is good, but they knocked this one out of the park with Don. I could listen to it a hundred times.

[@carolchatham7766]

Loved this HF always does awesome and Don sounded great

[@mkg59]

Solid reaction Bob. Don't concern yourself about going "long" on the reaction videos. I enjoy your thoughts on the music/songs. Hopefully you'll consider "Brothers in Arms." Great song.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey Mark. Thanks! I definitely have that one on the list. I'm assuming it's a cover of the Dire Straits song?

[@shercahn]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind - yes, Dire Straits cover.

[@alexanderholthoer8972]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Yes. The arrangement, though, is from the Finnish acappella group "Club for Five". That´s the great way the collaborate :)

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Don Mclain actually contacted Home Free to do this with him for his 50th anniversary of his song what a honor for Home Free.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Smart move on his part.

[@redraven4177]

Just turning 70 myself. I'm enjoying you finding Home Free as much as I was. Might try In the Blood, Hopeless Helping and any other that catch your interest.

[@bingobillable]

“Helplessly Hoping” not Hopelessly Helping.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL Too funny!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I"ll definitely look into it. Thanks

[@markbelcher2972]

😁 Hopelessly helping sounds like something I did many times during my failed marriage. 😂

[@bobmueller7888]

@@markbelcher2972 Well, at least you can laugh now! ;)

[@anitawright7169]

Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole! Check out all their other songs. They don't have any bad ones. Loved your reaction.

[@sp72929]

These guys have increbly tight harmonies and timing, even after listening to so many songs it still astonishs me how "just" 5 people are able to produce a sound like a large pipe church organ (a few already mentioned Brothers in Arms - you will know what I am talking about). Beside their great voices these guys are friends for a very long time and genuinely love what they are doing and man does that show in anything they do. Especially when they decide have fun with a video, they can be completely hilarious - you want to have a good laugh - Champagne taste on a beer budget or Full of cheer - both are original songs written by Tim Foust.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

They are pretty amazing to listen to, for sure.

[@denise_landry]

Very nice reaction Bob! Thank you, I loved it. BTW, some of us home fries are old enough to get the Hollywood Squares joke ( just so you know). :-) Like others have said, if you'd like to hear more bass from Tim Foust then definitely try "Brothers in Arms".

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks. Yes, several people have requested that exact song. It's definitely on my list.

[@chrisbateman5358]

50 years and Don still has the chops! This was a great endeavor by these guys. I love how they arranged this. I have heard that it was Don that approached Home Free because he loved their harmonizing. Great reaction for a fantastic song. Oh, and actually when you broke and talked about "low dude" not having a solo.... that was him singing at that time! Tim Foust has a 5 octave range and when he takes the lead, Adam Chance takes the bass part. If you want more harmonizing, I suggest that you check out Home Free cover of the Crosby Stills & Nash song Helplessly Hoping, I promise you will be wowed.

[@aprilebert157]

Low dude had a verse. He is a basso profundo but also sings high tenor, so the Jack be nimble was low dude. Along with his strong baseline throughout. When he sings his verse Chance covers base, he was the first solo verse. As you get to know home free you'll get a feel for all that they are capable of. Low dude is Tim Foust he cut his hair during quarantine so you might not have recognized him. If you want a Low dude heavy track check out Brothers in Arms, the Dire straights cover. Thanks for a great reaction.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Somebody else just mentioned that. Didn't even realize it was him. I guess it tells you how much I know about this band. He looked different to me...and sounded different. :)

[@rebelpearl]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Tim cut his hair short during quarantine and is allowing it to go gray which is confusing to a lot of people who aren’t very familiar with the group. It’s okay. A lot of long time fans were thrown at first too. An interesting side note is that when Don received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past year, he requested that Home Free be allowed to sing American Pie at the ceremony (there had never been a live music performance at a star dedication before that). Some other “older” songs covers you might enjoy by Home Free: Patsy Cline’s ‘Crazy’, the O’Jays ‘Love Train’, Crosby, Stills & Nash’s ‘Helpless Hoping’ (5 part harmony, no beatboxing), John Denver’s ‘Take me Home County Roads’ & ‘Thank God I’m a County Boy’, and Johnny Cash’s ‘Rung of Fire’ & ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ (Tim goes very low in this one!) They also just released ’Unchained Melody’ on Valentine’s Day. Austin Brown the group’s high tenor has a solo version of that song as well. Both versions are very good.

[@hayley_council]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Man of Constant Sorrow was pre Covid, American Pie was during and he cut his hair and lost weight while stuck at home. Low Dude= Tim Foust. Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Home Free.. it's a ride, so hang on.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Tim was using his tenor voice range while singing this verse. You'll learn why Home Free is so dang special.

[@DeerlyMusical2]

As a matter of fact, when you stopped to say you hadn't heard from "Low Dude," you were listening to him. He has a 5-octave range and was singing in the tenor part. Love your reaction. I've subscribed.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOL, others have already mentioned that "miss" on my part. But cut me some slack, I only saw/heard him once in my life on Man Of Constant Sorrow. So I get a pass this time. Ha

[@randyhawley7202]

And isn't it wonderful to see these young folk appreciating and loving the music we grew up with? And paying it respect, too. You have to dig deeper into Home Free - some of the best music being made today. I recommend their 'Elvira' (performed with The Oak Ridge Boys), 'Ring of Fire' with Avi Kaplan, 'Helplessly Hoping' and 'Brothers in Arms'. There are so many more, of all sorts of music genres! You'll find stuff you will love !

[@teresacartwright5406]

Tim Foust (the bass) is from Texas; Austin Brown (high tenor) from south Georgia; Adam Chance (bass/baritone) from Alabama; Tom Lundquist (lead tenor with the beard) & Adam Rupp (beatboxer) are both from Minnesota.

[@MichaelSimmons.]

Great reaction. Another great song from the 70's, that Home Free covered, is the O' Jays, Love Train. Again, great job.

[@larrybarnard4762]

Low dude did perform the last verse it was just because he has a crazy range and got a hair cut.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Yep, completely missed that. But in my defense, I've only seen him once! ;)

[@larrybarnard4762]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind yes and he did have his new hair cut so if dont know the face than perfectly understandable.

[@patriciaboehringer5028]

Yeah we all showing our age if we remember Paul Lynn in the Hollywood Squares and The Brady Bunch LOL🤣 should check out their version of When a Man Loves a Woman it was done last year during quarantine show was filmed in separate places in Austin takes the lead and kills it and also you should check out Tim Foust solo Channel he just recently came out with a doo-wop album right now he only has two videos up I'm sure you will be amazed about his range in that Try Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow / stay

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I love that song. I'll definitely have to check that one out. Glad I'm not the only one that remembers Paul! ;)

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Paul Lynde

[@grantbaechler3529]

They did an amazing job with the Eagles seven bridges road.

[@conniedavis7469]

Tim did sing. Lol you missed it because he had his haircut and looks different now. He’s awesome, I come for the HomeFree! 💕💕 Helplessly Hoping no beatboxing but way to short. 3 minutes long I think

[@michaelbass1023]

Welcome to the "Home Fries" Bob!!

[@reginaminton1135]

Love the reaction to the Home Free guys and Don McLean. Don received his Hollywood walk of fame this past summer and invited Home Free out to sing a part of this song. Really nice, Don's star was placed in front of the Pie Hole (I thought that name fit quite well :) ) Also Weird Al Yankovic spoke. Ok maybe this will be long sorry...Names of the Low Dude and others in order of singing...Adam Chance (goes by Chance) baritone/bass from Alabama...Austin Brown high tenor from Georgia...Rob Lundquist (The Beard) tenor from Minnesota ...Tim Foust (with an O) (low dude) bass/plus so much more from Southeast Texas...Adam Rupp the beatboxer/percussionist from Minnesota. You will also see an original singer, Chris Rupp wears a ball cap or cowboy hat. Chris left to go out on his own and is doing well. I know that was long but hope it helps with names.

[@jankreps5115]

Home Free first got National attention when they won the televised acapella competition The Sing Off in 2013 ! Their songs are so diverse & top notch performances! Dive into their play list & you’ll soon realize you’re a Home Fry too!! Listen to “How Great Thou Art” where Tim opens the Song! Adam Rupp (beatboxer) also sings!!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Several people have asked for How Great Thou Art. Definitely on the list. Just kind of a hard song for me because it was played at my mom's funeral. A little tough.

[@billkacvinsky988]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Same here...the song at both my parents' funerals. HF does not perform a dramatic, forceful rendition (i.e. Carrie underwood, Whitney Houston)...But with their acapella, reverently/serenely presented, in the midst of the Austrian Alps...truly uplifting!!

[@hidebehind2604]

When asked of Don why he chose Home Free he replied," There was no one else could match them.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I hadn't heard that before. Interesting. Thanks.

[@momD612]

I'm guessing you'd like "Elvira" they did with The Oak Ridge Boys. These guys are beyond awesome! 🥰

[@carolinasbeauty]

Great reaction and open mind! I really wish you would react to Brothers In Arms (Dire Strait cover)!!

[@marshac7738]

Such a creative way to continue to put out videos--in spite of quarantine! 🥰 And goodness--one wonders how the amazing Adam Rupp was able to beatbox through such a long song without passing out!! 🤯 (And "low dude", Tim Foust, DID have his own verse but you may not have recognized him. In more recent videos he has short hair instead of the shoulder-length hair he was sporting in "Man of Constant Sorrow"... And even more confusing, Tim--with his 5+ octave range--was singing tenor in this song!)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

That mistake has been pointed out to me numerous times. I"m starting to think all of you are starting to enjoy highlighting my misses. LOL I thought the same thing about Adam. I would have gotten lightheaded and passed out half way through it.

[@grannymitch9475]

Subscribed for more Home Free! Loved your reaction. I was thinking about Hollywood Squares, too! Helplessly Hoping and Brothers in Arms are two that will show “Low Dude’s” deep base notes. Or his collaboration with Peter Hollands, Misty Mountains, by Tolkien in The Hobbit (put to music in the “recent” movie, I think). Pure awe, go for Do You Hear What I Hear, arranged by Adam Rupp (the beat boxer) or Mary Did You Know. Bless the Broken Road & How Great Thou Art are also amazing. Don’t do Mayday until you’ve gotten to know the guys and their usual roles. 😉 Welcome the the deepest rabbit hole you’ll never want to leave!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I'll have another Home Free Reaction by tomorrow sometime. Thanks!

[@terryhopkins1466]

Enjoyed your reaction. BTW, the solo you stopped on was Tim, otherwise known as "Low Dude." He is just not singing low on this one.. Try their cover of Jonny Cash's "Ring of Fire" to here him go low.

[@katheerobinson8221]

This is just awesome. I hope you react to more of Home Free.

[@norm112]

To hear a completely different style, but beautiful song you should listen to their Helplessly Hoping cover. There is no beat-boxing but it is one of their best.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

LOVE that song. Will look into it. Possible reaction in the future.

[@SBQDawn]

Adam Chance 1st verse is the Baritone/Bass Austin Brown 2nd verse Sky High Tenor Rob Lundquist 3rd verse Lead Tenor Tim Foust 4th verse Bass/(5 Octave range) Adam Rupp- Beatboxer + bell like quality Tenor and you can hear him when the beatboxing drops off at the end Have Fun on this Ride New sub WI Home Fry here never forget to ask a Fry we won't steer you wrong and we Love talking about our Guys !

[@corawilhelm4968]

Tim Foust (low dude) did have a solo. He was the fourth singer of Home Free. This was done during quarteen. Tim & Austin met Don McLean in Tennessee. When Don McLean got his star on the Hollywood walk of fame, he had Home Free sing a portion of this song. Weird Al was there when he got his star

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Quarantine 👍😎

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I would have just committed to "quarteen". LOL

[@corawilhelm4968]

@@miamidolphinsfan Sorry.

[@janettetippetts7942]

His name IS Tim Faust. I've been following these guys since the won the competition show they were on. Tim did sing the verse that starts, "Oh, and there we were all in one place...". His voice range is outrageous. I'm telling you, please watch Tim and Petet Hollens singing a duet of Sound of Silence. You need to hear him --or may be Misty Mountains with Peter. Tim hits the last note like its butter from the middle of the earth.

[@janettetippetts7942]

And I agree-American Souffle. You nailed it.

[@janettetippetts7942]

Tim Faust IS Low Dude!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

So I WAS right on the name. Oh well, Low Dude works for me just fine. LOL Thought that American Souffle comment sounded stupid and kinda regretted saying it at the time (but there was no going back), but I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@janettetippetts7942]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind When you said it, the scene from My Best Friend's Wedding came to mind when Julia Roberts is explaining the difference between Jello and Creme Broulee'. lol I am in the same age range as you, so I appreciate your take on the music you review.

[@bernieregnier4500]

Thank you for the reaction, currently you have another 142 videos of hf you can react to... :-) Lots of different genres they cover as well as several that members of the hf have written and recorded. Great rabbit hole to pursue with hf.

[@carolburnett190]

If you haven’t watched it, I think you would enjoy the documentary about this song, The Day the Music Died on Paramount+. (If you have Amazon Prime, you can get a free trial period for Paramount+.) The Home Free guys are scattered throughout the film either in group interviews or as commenters behind the film since Don asked them to record a 50th Anniversary version.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I love my Home Free guys! I’m a Home Fry thru and thru. I’m going to subscribe to listen to you react to them🐝❤️🤗

[@brettmanus7904]

Tim is the last one to solo. He has shorter hair with a brey streak.

[@df5199]

Don’t worry about going long. I find your blasts from the past interesting. It was funny when you were hoping Tim (bass) would sing while Tim was singing in his higher register. 😆

[@pennygarrity386]

It was a memory box lol. Adam, (the beatboxer) recorded his track in one take and someone said because it's such a long song and he went from going hard on the drums for six or seven minutes straight into harmonizing at the end that when he finished he was so lightheaded he damn near passed out. I have to say though the boy is truly God's gift to beat boxing and Adam is constantly perfecting his craft.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I had to re-listen to this so I had a better idea what you were talking about. Yes, I can see how difficult that would have been. Just wow.

[@johntucker4296]

Another gorgeous song is 'Winter Song'.

[@michaelbass1023]

Also, Boys to Men, "End of the Road"...it will blow your mind!!

[@michaelbass1023]

Adam Rupp, the beat boxer also does a four minute solo video that is amazing.