HOME FREE & MARK WILLS Hit Us With a POWERFUL Message in 'DON'T LAUGH AT ME' Reaction

[@JoanN63]

A beautiful collaboration. Mark Wills is a great singer(this his original) And then my favorite group Home Free in the background sounds fabulous. A beautiful song and video with a sad subject and important message. I know what bullying is. Not by children, but by the teachers. I never told my family and thought I could handle it all. Now I am almost 59 years old, and only 2 years ago did I find out what bullying has determined my life. It's so good that it's getting attention. Because bullying has to end. Think about what you're doing to someone like that. That what you say about Home Free stepping back and making another singer the center of attention is one of the things I respect about Home Free so much. That's one of the reasons they're the number one group for me. It's not just the great voices. But also have their personalities and no egos whatever you hear in their music. It's feeling when they sing. They are close to ordinary people. About Mark Wills. He's been singing for a long time. I think this song is from almost 15 years ago, but unfortunately remains so topical. He has more wonderful songs, including "Wish You Were Here"

[@toukie]

Mr. Wills is an amazing man. I road a bus for 5 hours once to see him in concert and I got to meet him. he is so gracious.

[@deborahlewis656]

As heartbreaking as this rendition is..Mark's og version is even more heartbreaking w/ the poor, sad dad that's homeless🙏🙏🤠

[@rk1039]

Agree! This is beautiful but Mark’s original is amazing!

[@deannaledford1270]

The og is best

[@lindabrewer3243]

This is Marks song. It is a tear jerker here and the original version. That was Mark's daughter that came to him there at the end. She has a beautiful voice too.

[@denanebergall5514]

Wow!! Mark Wills sounds as good as he did in the 90's with when he first came out with this song!

[@edithdavis2848]

This came out a few years ago Mark wrote it and sang it for his daughter, who was bullied. That's her that comes out to him at the end. Home Free just added a deeper melody.

[@dagmar.6954]

Thanks for your reaction! This song has a very powerful message to a very serious subject. Love that Home Free isn't afraid to tackle the issue of bullying. And I really appreciate that Home Free doesn't take the limelight away from the original artist & the message.

[@sherylhenley1931]

I always love your reactions. You send out so much love and enthusiasm. Hope you will give a listen to Home Free's version of Love Train (by the O Jays). They use fan videos in it. It is such an upbeat, happy song. I play it frequently when I need a lift. Can't go wrong with Home Free!

[@connieharmon2408]

Thank you for Reacting to this one, Mark Wills and Home Free are Awesome

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Home Free are just amazing gentlemen. They believe in the right things, and they have no egos, even though they are as good as they are. Mark Wills is an awesome singer who had a few hits including this song back in 1998. It climbed to #2 on the country charts. That lady in the blue singing with Mark at the end, is his beautiful daughter. I was that kid in school...4 eyes I was called, as well as Flacco (Spanish for skinny or weak), queer, f*ggot, and any other number of names...so this song has always hit home in my feels. Home Free is THE BEST !!!

[@momD612]

This hit me hard when it came out. But now I have a 21 yr old severely handicapped son & it's hits a Lil harder. & because we LOVE Home Free. I got my son the shirt they made for this. 🥰🥰 his laptop is covered in home free & 21 pineapples stickers. ❤

[@larynanntapp6333]

I can't make it through this song without crying

[@allenmarcengill64]

I just started listening to "reaction to music videos" and I really enjoy watching you and your reaction, keep it up! I have loved music for over 70 years starting with gospel and country.

[@katmit69]

So this is an awesome collab and song. This is Mark's song from back in early 2000's and it was an emotional tear jerker then, more so than this vid. Mark is a great rabbit hole to check out. It is very easy to get angry at bullies and not put a better foot forward and be the bigger person, but bullies gain power by beating people, so if you can "not be beat" and be the better person, then the bullies don't win. Enjoyed the reaction Craig!! ❤

[@katrinaprescott5911]

When the original of this song came out, it hit home hard and even now, it still does. School for me was a misery. Bullying among girls is often "relational" bullying - pretending to be friends and then humiliating the victim. Even worse, when I was in school teachers and principals blamed me for being bullied. They said I lacked social skills. I never fit in because I was a nerd, a bookworm and they kept telling me I should try harder to be like everybody else. I am 50 years old and because of my experiences in school, I still have trouble accepting that anyone really wants to be my friend. I am always wondering what they really think. Sometimes the effects are lifelong. I have some acquaintances, but few real friends.

[@firequeen2194]

Kids are mean. You are perfect.

[@reneroberson2784]

Another beautiful song by all these amazing gentleman..🏡🆓🏡🍟

[@ellens1832]

You sound like a wonderful, caring, involved father. God bless you.

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

Beautiful and powerful message

[@kimberlychitwood5876]

One Voice Home Free ft Billy Gilman

[@Balockay247]

I've never heard this version but it's very good and does the original justice. Great song choice!

[@cmitchell7347]

Have watched countless reactions to this and it always elicits emotion. Even to the extremes of uncontrolled sobbing and intense rage. Lots of stories from both reactors and those commenting as to how pervasive the problem of bullying is. Appreciate Home Free and Mark Wills for raising awareness to an issue which really needs 24/7/365 attention. Have read that the young man, featured in the video, is the CEO of '21 Pineapples.'

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

This is Mark's song, which he released in the 90's, literally 25 years ago & it hits home with everyone. Beautiful voice, enhanced by Home Free, with a powerful message, we need today, more than ever.

[@greeneyes92061]

I could see that you didn’t want to pause. I remember when Mark’s original came out….cried every time. This one does the same thing. Great collaboration. Great reaction!

[@babyfry4775]

Powerful message to a pretty but sad song. Bullying is awful and there’s a lot of it around. Home Free does a lot of work with charities. Mark has a really nice voice. That was his daughter in blue who joined him at the end. I think she was bullied when she was young. Good reaction Taylor. 🥰

[@AnnieM1971]

This song always makes me cry. I was picked on and bullied in school and even as an adult. I know and understand that pain. ❤

[@martismastiffs]

One of my all time favorite songs…

[@shawnmazyn7090]

Very special song.. many, many meanings 💖

[@shihansensei983]

Songs can surprise you, make you laugh, or cry...... This song did all of those and for a moment in time, allowed me to touch the sky....

[@deborahlewis656]

That beautiful young woman, is his gorgeous daughter🥰

[@firefighterchick]

Thanks for getting to this one!! An excellent cover! Mark is the original artist and the woman that joins in at the end of the song is his daughter. Unfortunately, this message is still desperately needed. Even though he was bullied his first thought was to help them by giving them lunches. He saw that maybe they needed compassion for something they were going through too. That wouldn't have been my first thought either. So he's a better person than me, lol. I share your anger and would put a stop to it if I ever saw it. Even as a kid, I made a habit of standing up for the kids that were targeted. It's how I was raised. Mark is another great artist to dive into. More suggestions would be I Do Wish You Here

[@firequeen2194]

I did the same and still do. You’re not allowed to make fun of people around me. Any people, whether I know them or not.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Great reaction! During your mid part I said 'they are gonna get you deep in the feels in just a minute' and Mark's daughter's voice is so pretty, I am glad she was on this one.

[@jennvb99]

The original video of this is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! Mark Wills original video is just as powerful.

[@Nicole_Jewell]

You need to check out the original version by Mark Wills by himself his version is more heartbreaking it shows more to the song like the single teenage mother, the cripple on the corner, and the kids being bullied. I highly suggest checking out the version that is the original.

[@Tabby_Angela]

I love this version of the song. Mark Wills still sounds amazing! You really should check out the original video. Can't believe this came out 25 years ago. Another great Mark Wills song is Wish You Were Here

[@lindanearing4710]

That's what happens when a group has no ego. They step back and let the music and message take center stage. They are some of the most decent, kind people there are. Their authenticity of spirit is another reason they are so endearing and why the Home Fries are so fiercely loyal to them. And I agree, bullying is so cowardly and cruel. It's disgusting. Great reaction, yet again.

[@louisetemples7011]

Thank you Craig! Very emotional!♥️😢😭🍟

[@terripanzarella6832]

Mark Wills is amazing. You should check out Wish You Were Here.

[@trishharrison3618]

A beautiful song and a great reaction 🙂

[@lucyFV]

This touches me so much! Very powerful.

[@minneyruth]

Thank you for reacting to this ❤️ everyone needs to see this. #21Pineapples

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

as someone who was bullied for my weight as a child this has always hit home for me in a deep way. it's ust like the lyrics say, you don't have to be my friend but don't laugh at me either

[@carolpurcell1772]

You are such a lovely empathetic man... I watch all of your reactions because I know YOU are going to "get it." Your family is so lucky to have you....

[@jewellfamilyfarm9652]

Okay that one made me cry. The kids did a great job!

[@lazlong9645]

Awesome music. Yeah made me cry. Hates bully's to.

[@sondragill6739]

I read that the two actors (bullies) had a REALLY tough time playing the part. Wonderful to hear.

[@beckiramsey9561]

Never could understand bullying! Makes no sense at all to me!🤬 The end when he gives them each a lunch at the end I get tears in my eyes every single times I watch this video!🥲 Great reaction!!❤❤👏👏

[@tjk200081]

If you want to listen & see more songs by Mark Wills, I think the best ones to start with are, "19 Something" (a really fun song that might take you back to your childhood), & "I Do Cherish You" (a very romantic song that you & your wife would like). 😊👍

[@jolenewitzel7919]

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[@jeffreyjacobs390]

" Don't Get Your Pleasure From My Pain ...." if you find that to be very defining what some have in their heads instead of compassion ..... in their HEARTS !!! Then speak up, stand by those unable to withstand the strain of bullies !!! God bless, jj

[@sharonmortimer3843]

Mark Wills first sang this song in 1998. Which is another video you may want to check out. The guy Nate is actually the CEO of Twenty One Pineapple. Check out his channel for some very nice things. The guy's are always there to bring us what we need to here and when it needs to be heard. The girl was Mark's daughter.

[@gloriatriebenbach6695]

This is a good rendition. The original version and video from the 90’s is a deeper video in my opinion. Glad to see this back on the forefront! It makes a few statements.

[@sheilaakridge4944]

Mark is a great artist. Late 90’s early 2000’s. You should check out “19 Something “. It’s a little more light hearted.

[@kristindunstan172]

Home Free is great about really showcasing their featured artists. Check out their recent song, The Horses, with two Australian artists - Travis Collins and Amy Sheppard.

[@cindycowan249]

That was me..

[@kimking6036]

This is Mark's song. You should see the original video for this song. Very powerful

[@samanthapatterson813]

I was that kid that was always picked last for teams in elementary P.E., until the man next door gave me a crash course in pitching and batting for softball. I have no relationship with my father and no one in my mom's family is terribly athletic. I went from being the last one picked to the third or second to last, but it was quite a promotion for me. LOL I will also never forget the girl in middle school P.E., who was part of the tough "edgy" crowd, that taught me the secret to throwing a football.

[@ginnykerlin]

Would you please react to Home Free "Good Old Boy Good Time?" I think you would really like it.

[@debbie1016]

I despise bullies. I was never bullied in school or in life but I always stood up to the bullies who bullied others. I took karate as a child. I started at age 5. By the time I got in highschool the bullies were becoming less and less. I would confront the bully. I never threw the first punch if it did come to a fight but I also never lost a fight if the bully did throw a punch. Soon I was known as the person who protected kids who were bullied. People respected me. I protected others in school from being bullied and we did not have too many bullies because it made a difference. Especially after me weighing 103 lbs and a female taking down the football captain after he was bullying kids in the special needs classroom. He shoved me when I spoke up to him for bullying and I dropped him. He then got to see what it felt like to be laughed at and bullied. I was never suspended or expelled as I never threw the first punch. It was a different time in school back then when you could defend someone or protect yourself or others. It was the late 70's early 80's. Nowadays a child can't even defend themselves or others from being bullied in school. That is why bullying had become so bad. The anti bully program has increased bullying because the bullies never get what's owed to them. They don't even get suspended for bullying. #stop bullying

[@THESALUTINGMARINEFAN]

Definitely check out the original version of don't laugh at me

[@jaclynsmith916]

Great version of this song, but the original (especially with the video) makes me tear up every time.

[@geraldrobinson9904]

I know you have reacted to dariuss Rucker but look at his song " I sang".... prepare for chills

[@mjackson780]

I believe Mark wrote this because his daughter was bullied when she was younger.

[@RobinNelson-kw6bt]

Check out "Wish You Were Here" by Mark Wills.

[@Alonnah-78]

Bullies bully honey because they can't accept themselves,but no one has to suffer because you don't like yourself

[@denise_landry]

😢🍟

[@denisewelden9568]

If it makes you angry, then there's a better chance of making a change so it doesn't happen any more. I say that because I am 100% Native American and the bullying that I went through wouldn't have stopped if I gave them food like in the video. Mainly because it wasn't always kids that bullied me, but teachers as well. As a kid, you think that adults won't bully you like kids do, but they were worse. Not all, but enough to make even school miserable.

[@trudywolfe2795]

Over The Rainbow by Israel "Iz" Kama...

[@cheriecorning6426]

You really need to check out the Mark Wills version. This version is good but the original is better. Also check out 19 Something and She's In Love.

[@hansziegler2805]

Mark wills original is even better

[@Coachdoug4life]

Craig as a sub please react to mark wills song Jacob's ladder. Amazing song 🎵

[@flyinbriant6426]

Mark wills 19 somthing think you will like it

[@johnkaphingst2664]

Great song. But be a human!!!! No exercises no band should make a difference!! I have a grandson who has mental issue’s.

[@timothypeterson4781]

I've never liked the Home Free video because it's rewarding the bullies. And yes, sometimes hurt people hurt, and just need to be reached out to. But most of the time that isn't the solution.

[@tjk200081]

How is it rewarding the bullies? They're just trying to portray that loving your enemies by showing kindness can help improve a situation. Is it hard, absolutely. If they're never sorry, then that's on them. However, by always being kind, you or someone else can rise above it all. This is coming from me, someone that was bullied a lot in my younger years. I'm sad to say that I unfortunately did some bullying myself. I'm not proud if it. I did ask the person I bullied to forgive me years later. I didn't want to bring up bad memories for this person, so I made excuses. This person forgave me when I did ask for forgiveness. Some people can change, & I realize some people don't change (my dad is in the last category), but always choose kindness & forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn't mean you have to be a doormat. You can forgive someone without forgetting.

[@donnastupka7507]

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