Home Free / Foxes & Fossils "Seven Bridges Road" DUAL REACTION by Modern Life for the 70's Mind

[@johndavis5662]

Both groups dis this extremely well, but I love Foxes and Fossils, both the harmonies of the vocals and the incredible instrumentals. They can sing anything!

[@rebeccas4899]

The guys in Home Free sing like we all imagine we can sing when we're belting out our favorites in the shower. I really loved the Eagles version back in the day too. But, having said that, Home Free made this their own, much like they do with a lot of the covers they do. Good reaction - have a great day! Thanks!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Rebecca! ....and here I thought I actually did have the perfect voice in the shower. Darn! This is just a great song. All three versions are great to listen to. My heart will probably always be with the Eagles though, since I have so many memories listening to that song.

[@stevekant1745]

Great video! You HAVE to hear Foxes and Fossils rendition of Suite: Judy Blue Eyes (Crosby, Stills and Nash) among many others but their version of that song actually drew a rave review from Graham Nash himself. Pretty heady stuff for a little homegrown Georgia outfit!

[@phillipparrish5577]

Steve Young (RIP) was the original writer of Seven Bridges Road. Seven Bridges Road (Woodley Road) begins in the city of Montgomery and runs south of town thru Montgomery County.

[@belinda9696]

I've heard Home Free do this song in concert and it sounded exactly like their recorded track. They put on a great concert if they ever come near you should go.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Interesting. I was wondering how they sounded live. Thanks!

[@judy8117]

HOME FREE,are just amazing, FOX'S & fossils,also great, !☘🇺🇸🌻💯

[@jimrentz]

I'm such a huge fan of both groups and listen to every thing they both put out on KZbin. I'm still amazed that Foxes and Fossils have such a huge, huge following around the world but do not tour. I don't think I could pick a favorite between these two groups even if I had to and thank goodness I don't have to. Home Free and Foxes and Fossils, two very different yet amazing groups and both well worth the listen. Thanks for the reaction.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey Jim. Glad you enjoyed both. I've only heard a few of the F&F songs because I'm holding out for future reactions, but what I've heard has blown me away. I just loved their version of Angel from Montgomery. I listened to it so many times. As usual, HF nailed it.

[@lindanearing4710]

Home Free covered yet another song and crushed it. They are so stinkin' good. They could cover the dictionary and turn it platinum. They are my guys! There have been songs that I didn't even like, that Home Free has covered and then I love them.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Linda!!! Sounds like you're a HF fan! LOL Glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate the listen!

[@reginaminton1135]

Thank you for reacting to both Home Free and Foxes & Fossils. Home Free will always be my favorite,,,but Foxes & Fossils are amazing also. I do like Home Free and also like how the F & F came across also and will be checking them out. Thanks again.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Regina. I'm so glad you listened! I really appreciate it. I hope you find other interesting songs by F&F! Have a great day.

[@bethgood3217]

I would love to hear both groups together. 🙂. Both groups sang this phenomenally.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Oh Beth! That would be amazing!

[@michaelwebb57]

They are AWESOME! Everything they do is spot on. My fav group for sure......

[@N1inSK]

I enjoyed TIm Foust's bass in the Home Free version, and the extra harmony at the very end. The ladies in Foxes and Fossils are musical perfection - and the fossils do well on the instrumental backup. Maybe get the two groups together? That would be noting short of stunning.

[@beverlykrebs4372]

I love both of these groups!!!! I have a playlist on yt of F&F... It's soooo long!!! They have LOTS of stuff, so you have a long way to go. If you want to give your ears a real treat, pls react to Harvest Moon. Maggie does the solo & it melts your heart it's so beautiful. And of course I'm a Home Free fan. My fav group is Pentatonix, but I love HF & Voiceplay too. I'm so glad I found someone who likes F&F too!!!

[@janettetippetts7942]

Though they were a little different, they were perfection. Thanks for sharing them.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I agree Janette. I really feel that they both nailed it. Thanks for listening!

[@JoanN63]

Home Free cover many songs with the respect of the original. Still, I usually like it better than the original. Because you can have such good voices, it has to reach not only my ears but also my heart and soul. And that is what always succeeds at Home Free. That's why I really love them. 💕Especially with the best but also handsomest beatboxer / vocal percussionist / mouth artist😊💖

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Joan. Appreciate the listen!!! I'll put your vote as HF! LOL

[@dagmar.6954]

I grew up listening to the Eagles music. They were known for their harmonies. I absolutely love this cover by Home Free. Their harmonies are so tight & the best in the business. Adam Rupp their beatboxer vocal percussionist is my favorite. Also like the video showing 7 different bridges in Minneapolis. I am not familiar with the other group. They did a nice job of the song. But I prefer just the 5 male voices of Home Free.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. I loved both versions, but I have to admit, I think F&F would be slightly better if they didn't cover up the low end vocals as much as they did. Both were great though!

[@knitswithhorses2285]

This was my first time hearing of Foxes and Fossils and I really enjoyed them! Done if the kids my daughter used to jam with liked doing this song kind of bluegrassy and that's what this reminded me of. I'll TRY to hold off looking up all their music to you react to them. No promises. 😁 I grew up an Eagles FANATIC and saw them live a couple of times. Anyone who knows me will tell you that Eagles and Skynard are among my all time favorites. Loved this one. 💕💕💕

[@ericpotter4657]

First time ever hearing Foxes & Fossils. Very impressed, I really like it when the mandolin kicked in. This is an older Home Free cover when Chris Rupp (ball cap) was still with them. This was filmed in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.. I agree with you that I do not think the Eagles would have any complaints with either cover. Thank you for your continued coverage of Home Free and have a blessed day.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Eric. I'm glad you liked both!! I LOVED the mandolin in that song. It just seemed to fit so perfectly. I didn't realize that HF had someone leave the group. I'm still fairly new to them...so I'm learning...slowly. Ha. You have a blessed day as well!!

[@ericpotter4657]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Chris Rupp and his brother Adam founded the group in High School in Minnesota in the 2000/2001 time frame. They toured smaller venues and county fairs for awhile. There big break came in 2013 when they auditioned for the accapella version of American Idol called the Sing-off. They won the Sing-off competition which gave them a recording contract with Sony. Pentatonix won the 2012 Sing-off. They reall took off after the win. In 2016 Chris decided to leave the group to do some other projects. He was replaced by Adam Chance. Home Free and Sony parted ways and today Home Free is an independant producer of the songs which are distributed by You Tube, Patreon, CD and Concert sales. Hope this brief history helps

[@lynwessel2471]

@@ericpotter4657 They did their first song on the Sing Off and I said "Yep, there's your winners"

[@marlahudgins7038]

HOME FREE nailed this as always

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi MarLa. Yes, they absolutely did....but do they ever do a bad song? Haven't found one yet. Ha.

[@babyfry4775]

Loved Home Free’s harmonies. They’re so good. This was filmed all around Minneapolis. Good reaction ML. 😃

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the listen.

[@chrisbateman5358]

If you liked how Home Free did this one, you should check out the HF cover of Crosby Stills and Nash's "Helplessly Hoping". I think you'd enjoy it. The best part of the HF version is how they unanimously start and stop each note and phrase I believe they did it better than Foxes & Fossils (but they also did that very well). I agree that they nailed it! Thank you for introducing me to Foxes & Fossils! I really enjoyed them.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Chris. I'm so glad I was able to introduce you to F&F. From what I've heard from them, I've really liked...especially their version of Angel from Montgomery. I've already book marked Helplessly Hoping. Great song, so I'm sure I would like it. I'll react to it for sure.

[@lynwessel2471]

See also F&Fs Helplessly Hoping. Nailed it on the patio of a Twisted Taco restaurant.

[@termnlv]

Thanks to Iain Matthews/Michael Nesmith for the arrangement from which the Eagles, HF, and F&F versions are derived. Some, including Nesmith, even say "copied". But none of the above arrangements resemble the original as written by Steve Young. Rita Coolidge also covered with another version.

[@jeffcarpenter5147]

Keep in mind too , this was recorded in Tim's home studio.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

True. I loved their version. I haven't heard a lot from these guys, but what I've heard has been wonderful.

[@robp9444]

Steve Young wrote and recorded this song and other great songs in the sixties.

[@rodconner9079]

Yep! 100% (about HF)!!!! Been tied to their music for the last 7yrs and still impressed as hell!!! Very respectful on covers, yet they change 'em just a bit so not to be a direct cover. Hard to explain but maybe somewhat understandable ---> Doesn't seem as "covers" to me. And so so many times --- better than the original. Foxes & Fossils -- 1st hearing them. They have a great sound; damn good! Be Safe

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey Rod. Trying my best to stay safe in these crazy times. I appreciate you taking time to listen to both. I think both groups did such a wonderful job...they were just different.

[@gregorygardner9373]

Thanks for a great double reaction. I've always enjoyed Home Free, but 1st time hearing Foxes & Fossils - very impressive. You asked - What can I tell you about Home Free that you might not know? How about their July 2020 collaboration with Lee Greenwood & US soldiers to release a new version of the incredible patriotic song "God Bless The USA". Definitely one that you need to check out. Always look forward to your reactions. Thanks.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Gregory. I haven't heard of that one. I'll look it up and bookmark it for a future reaction. Thanks so much!!

[@judydavis7993]

I didn't think I would like Foxes and Fossils version because in my eyes no one can compare to my boys but, I think they did a respectable job with that song. Their base could have been a little stronger but hey no one can hold a candle to our Tim. HomeFrees harmonies are just so tight and perfect and then Adam gluing it altogether with his percussions. He did even lend his voice to the 5 part harmony. I think the real talent is that they sing with no instruments except their amazing voices which can be found on all their songs and simulating the sound of various instruments. Example is a new one they released by Garth Brooks, "Aint Going Down till the Sun Comes Up " . Give it a listen. You will be blown away. Oh it's only on their Facebook page. Thanks for the reaction.😊✌♥️

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Judy. You had the EXACT same thought that I had when I listened to it. I think F&F would have been better if they would have brought the low end vocals up just a bit. Don't get me wrong though, I loved their take on this. I'm used to hearing the full spectrum like when I listen to HF. Thanks for listening!!!

[@marshac7738]

Another of Home Free's exquisite 5-part harmony masterpieces. I do prefer their version to all the others. Besides the unbelievable harmonies, getting to hear Adam Rupp's sweet tenor actually singing is such a great treat❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Marsha. I wanted to present a couple of versions of this song. Hope you enjoyed F&F as well...even if not as much as HF! LOL

[@cynthiamiller483]

The difference for me was the instruments. I'm crazy for Home Free, but I enjoyed listening to Foxes and Fossils. I do believe that I will look them up and see what they do!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Cynthia. I've only heard a few songs from F&F (holding off for reactions), but I've looked to see what they've covered, and there are so many more videos to watch from these guys. Thanks for the listen.

[@lynwessel2471]

F&F has a 26 song concert pay per view coming up available starting Apr 7th 6 pm eastern. Home Free is awesome, but we're comparing professionals to a hobby group who finally got all their band members in the same place at once for the December concerts.

[@df2196]

I am a unabashed F&F fan. So thanks for the review. Let me lead you in a different direction. I don't know if you have ever listened to a beautiful young lady named Lucy Thomas. Truly a voice from Heaven. Okay two songs for you to listen and react to, First Hallelujah and from the play Cats Memory. Both will knock your socks off and if that isn't good enough for you Lucy has a younger sister< Martha and they make absolutely beautiful duets together. Martha is about five years lounger than Lucy and her voice is rapidly catching up to Lucy in quality. Check her out you will not be disappointed

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. I've done a number of Lucy Thomas reaction. You can find them on my page. She's wonderful. Next week is Iceland Week, but after that I'll be doing another reaction of hers. Thanks for the listen!

[@bethcoussou]

The Eagles are not the original artist, actually. Steve Young wrote and recorded it in 1969. I found this about a decade or so ago. I am an avid fan of the Eagles and Home Free. It’s a favorite cover from both bands. Foxes & Fossils were really great, as well! I was pleasantly surprised at the cover! I am new to this channel, and will definitely hit the subscribe button after leaving my comments. I love Home Free’s version and won’t say it’s better the the Eagles since they’re both really good. Home Free picked up the tempo on their cover. Adam Rupp really impressed me with his beatboxing with that tempo and those drum sounds! The harmonies from both of these groups you reacted to are stunning. I was a teen in the first half of the 70’s and developed as a fan of the Eagles since my older brother had many albums back then of theirs. I discovered Home Free during their first appearance on the Sing Off in 2013. They’re extremely talented, as you already know.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Beth. Thanks so much for the listen and especially the Sub! I really appreciate that. Thanks also for the information. I was not aware that Steve Young released it first. Very interesting. I only know him due to his involvement with some old-time country singers. I appreciate all the feedback. Thanks!!!

[@lindajones5408]

Home Free kept making music during the quarantine; they filmed themselves at home then sent the footage to their genius producer who put the clips into incredible videos-American Pie ft. Don McLean is one example! Please react to their version of Garth Brooks's Ain't Goin Down-maybe listen to Garth's version before your reaction to hear his rapid-fire delivery then see what HF does with the song. Speaking of quarantine, Sea Shanty Medley and Quarantine were filmed during the quarantine. Quarantine is set to the tune of Billy Joel's Honesty but their lyrics and video is hilarious! Oh, their video of Ain't Goin Down is only available on their Facebook page. Hope you're able to react to these videos soon but any of their videos are good! 😃 Oh, chair dancing and lip synching are allowed! 😂

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Linda. LOL. I have to admit, I have some serious skills when it comes to chair dancing. I don't believe in lip syncing though. I just belt it out no matter how horrible I sound (and if I"m alone). Ha. I'll check that out. Thanks.

[@lynwessel2471]

F&F never missed any of their monthly releases either.

[@gslogar1]

F&F try 'Telling Me Lies". special version

[@chriso6719]

Hey Bob, To answer your question, The Eagles version did chart. it peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100. I think I still prefer the original, but all of them are good. I agree with you that both cover versions pay respect to the original, but add just enough to make it their own. I really like the Foxes and Fossils version because of the different dynamic that the female voices bring. Makes me wonder how the Eagles would have sounded if they had a woman singing with them on this song.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Interesting point. Maybe throw a Linda Ronstadt in there or something. :) Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. You're not going to go wrong on any of the three versions.

[@ralphhutchinson2354]

Nice cover by both groups, by the way the Eagles did write this song.

[@lynwessel2471]

Steve Young wrote it.

[@kareng1894]

Thank you ^_^

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

You're welcome 😊

[@johnmoore1965]

Hi Bob, I agree both these groups I are so good. I don’t know if you have commented on this but Home Free version of this song is a big production number whereas Foxes and fossils was done in Tim’s basement in his house in Smyrna, Georgia. As far as I’m aware Home Free is strictly professional F&F are all part timers with the girls having day jobs.Also I think the only reason why this has been covered by anyone is that the Eagles didn’t write this song.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi John. Yea, I just found out that the Eagles didn't write this. Interesting. I don't know a lot of history about F&F other than a few songs I've heard from them. I appreciate the information...and the listen!

[@vickiekezele8520]

My first concert was the Eagles in the late '70's.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

My first was Aerosmith and Ted Nugent back around 1975. Nobody knew who Nugent was at the time. I believe Aerosmith had been out a year or two by that time.

[@dimijohnson670]

Home Free all the way.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Dimi! So glad you enjoyed it! There will be more HF coming!

[@cricketandbuddy]

Foxes & Fossils are really good and so are the Eagles, but just like the Eagles they are not completely a cappella. Home Free is completely a cappella and they are the best by far! What makes Home Free so great is they make people forget that they don't have musical interments because they are that great!!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I've been guilty of forgetting that on many occasions when listening to them. It's amazing! Thanks for the listen!

[@richardtobin6007]

Bob, the Eagles didn’t write “Seven Bridges Road”. It was written by Steve Young, who died in 2016.

[@bingobillable]

Never heard Foxes and Fossils before, and I was surprised by how good they are, but I’m still liking Home Free’s version slightly better.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hey, I appreciate you at least giving them a listen. I really like it when I come across a song that others may not know. I may have to try to do that more often...a double reaction with a well known group and one that some people may not have heard from. Thanks!

[@minneyruth]

I like Home Frees version better too

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Ruth. You're not alone in that thought, but it's nice that I've heard so many positive comments about F&F as well. I really appreciate you taking the time to listen to my channel!!! Thank you.

[@minneyruth]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 🤗

[@brendagrothier967]

I think the Home Free guys would actually love the other group.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi Brenda. I'm sure they all appreciate other talented artists (unless they're the jealous type LOL).

[@poolhallshark]

Hi there Bob. You know? Sometimes I just feel like a complete NOOB. I just have to admit that I've never heard this song before. Not by The Eagles. Not by Home Free. And not by Foxes&Fossils. BUT I really loved these two versions, so now I'm off to listen to The Eagles' version :-) I feel like I'm metting myself in the door in a way, because I have caught myself wondering about just HOW it is possible to never have heard a particular song... LOL Now I'm just kinda hoping that this song was never BIG! big you know. Take care my friend! And Good Luck with procedures :-)

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Who is this guy called poolhallshark? It's like I don't even know him. How could he have never heard this song??? LOL Just messing with you. Hope you liked it. I've got to be honest though, I've never heard a version of this song that I didn't like. Ha.

[@poolhallshark]

@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Awesome :-)

[@cjbowes998]

I love both versions of this song, but IMHO Home Free is more polished. I used to sing a capella and barbershop and I can hear some differences between the groups. F&F is very good but I think they would benefit from looking at one another to improve on phrasing. I also heard differences in vowel formation, which is critical for forming harmonics. That being said I heard some terrific harmonics from F&F that Home Free doesn't have, probably due to the young women's voices. The father-daughter duet was special too because they have the same timber in their voices. It sounded like just one voice. I think it's in the genes. As I said, love both versions.

[@lynwessel2471]

F&Fs vocal tracks are recorded separately, then they sing along to the recording to get the group sing video. Of course Home Free isnt singing on bridges in Minneapolis either.

[@DeerlyMusical2]

F&F did a nice job, but the voices got hidden behind the instruments when those came in. Also, I thought the F&F were a tiny bit sharp in spots. But they did a nice job. I'm prejudiced, of course, because I am a dedicated Home Fry. Home Free has total respect for the originators of their covers. You should react to their Unchained Melody. Also, Home Free has done several songs with the originators. God Bless the USA with Lee Greenwood, Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys, and more. Each performer feels they have been respected by the group. I don't think it can get better than that.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi! Thanks for checking them both out. That's exactly why I wanted to do both. I wanted people to compare/contrast and see which one they like more. Appreciate the listen.

[@jeffcarpenter5147]

(Sissel Kyrkjebø - The Old Castle) Give this a listen when You can.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Ok, bookmarked. That officially puts it on the list! ;)

[@harrythatsme2100]

Please do the most meaningfull reaction of your life. 2000mules Get us out of the mess we are in ATM!

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. I actually just listened to that song yesterday. A friend of mine had sent me the link. It looks like it was just released a couple days ago. I'm interested in how many views this gets.

[@오중균]

😢o

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Appreciate the listen. Thanks.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

still prefer Home Free over Fox & Fossils

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Thanks for listening to both. I was hoping to get some interesting feedback. I really appreciate it.

[@richb313]

Apples and Oranges. Same song one is acapella one is not. I prefer the Home Free version although Foxes and Fossils is good and closer to the original.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Hi. Glad you enjoyed both! Appreciate you listening.

[@JLH1956]

My choice, Foxes and Fossils rule all the way! They were better than Home Free In My Opinion!

[@baskervillebee6097]

Sorry Eagles, you are great, but you've lost this song to HF. Harmonies sharp as a papercut.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

At least you were nice about it. LOL

[@lynwessel2471]

Home Free corrected some less than optimal harmony chords, not that Eagles weren't in tune, but not the ideal "ear pleasing" chord. I wondered years ago why Eagles did it that way.

[@MrMajoco]

Home Free's liberal use of auto-tuning ad post-production cleaning strip their sound of anything resembling human emotion or effort. F and F using a basement studio singlemic, and thankfully, dynamic and rich harmonics.....hands down F and F is more enjoyable, and vastly mire authentic, than HF pitch perfect robotics.

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

I have to be honest, I LOVE HF, but I give this one to F&F as well, especially after now listening to it a few times.

[@N9TheNoob]

your voice is really low holy

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Mine??

[@stanrock2225]

Cover upgrade

[@ModernLifeForThe70sMind]

Yes, for sure.