Huey Lewis & The News - Walking On A Thin Line REACTION! *VETERAN REACTS TO*

[@kevinsmith4429]

Glad YOU personally did this song. I'm 68 and still screwed up from that stuff. Glad you made it back , a lot of my friends didn't.

[@pmcollum]

Growing up in the 80s I never realized this side of this song...I had this album

[@Jihavoh777]

I’m surprised more people don’t react to Huey ..they were HUGE in the 80s

[@jdtractorman7445]

One of the best bands of the 80's. I love their sound, clean and crisp.

[@rydershane6126]

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@Ryder Shane Instablaster =)

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[@patrickgarza4098]

A huge shout out of gratitude for all of our veterans...past ..present and future...thank you !.thank you!..

[@knucklesmagoo1633]

One of the best Huey wrote love it still memories of the 80s some of the best times of my Life. 80s music was great lots of great music

[@Mon67ica]

Thank you so very much for your service. You are not forgotten. This internet stranger sees you, cherishes you and loves you.

[@bumblebeebob]

Probably my favorite song from the album. And Billy, thank you for your service. To all the Viet Nam vets, Welcome home.

[@wolf762x51]

There's a major difference between the treatment of Vietnam War vets and what current vets got / get. Vietnam vets were spit on, mistreated, and totally forgotten by the system. They were called baby killers, evil, and everything else in the news and papers. Not everywhere, but in major cities and liberal areas. Southern and Midwestern states they got better treatment, but in California and places like that, it was really, really bad. It's a stark contrast, and a major improvement. Discounts were not even on their minds, and wasn't really a thing. They just wanted to be treated as normal, and wanted help with medical care, especially mental health. I appreciate your service, but I don't think you realize how good returning vets have it today compared to the time that Huey Lewis was singing about.

[@barryserpa5174]

Charles B. That is the premise of this song

[@andreamartinez6929]

Thank you for your service ❤️

[@jaderioux4189]

I come from a military family and I 100% agree with what you said. Veterans are not being taking care of and it angers me because of the sacrifice and everything they've done to fight for us. I'm from Ontario, Canada and my dad suffers from chronic pain and PTSD from being in the military and seeing that they are not doing a lot to help him and others is crazy.

[@sharontaylor1493]

Billy, I'm a big fan of Home free, but when I saw you were going to do a reaction to Huey Lewis and the News, I had to check it out. Have been a big fan of theirs forever. My Mom and Dad got married on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked.....Dec 7th 1941 starting WW2. ... So shortly after they were married he left to fight for our Country. We lost him 5years ago at the age of 94. He never talked about what he saw but we were all proud of him. Loved the song, the message and your reaction. It's so true. Thank you for your service also

[@chasemorley4091]

Y’all do not get the care you deserve… Thank you for your service and fighting the good fight. God Bless you

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Great song. Never gets old. 🇺🇸

[@nomadiclapse]

Thank you for your service. I appreciate you.

[@tanyafield277]

Almost every generation of my family has served in the military. My grandpa in Korea, my uncle in Vietnam, cousins in subsequent wars. Y'all do walk that thin line where nothing is ever the same. Thank you for your service, Billy and know you're not overlooked by this military family..

[@katesimmons9297]

Thank you for your service 🙏🙏🙏

[@stevenfrost3469]

My mom and dad used to play Huey for me when I was a baby to get me to sleep, it was a VHS of their Sports tour. this was one of my least favorite songs as a kid, but being older and being a Veteran this song took on a new meaning and is now a favorite.

[@ecoffey71]

These guys used to be my favorite band in the 80s...being born in 71 I got to enjoy all of the 80s!!!!!

[@michaelbarrett331]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@billyrepko5038]

Thank you for your service.

[@amb3cog]

Had no idea what this song was about, until now. Crazy. It's so upbeat for such a serious song. I just thought angry youth I guess. I should have realized though, because he's that Vietnam generation, like my parents are/were (Dad passed away in 04'). Anyway about being a Vet. The one's they take care of are the one's that make it a career. And stay in till retirement. Then you're well taken care of. Not saying that's right, or wrong. Just that this is how it is. I have a friend (enlisted) who did 22 years in the Navy (asked to do 2 more years when his 20 was up, because they needed people at the time). He's well, and I mean WELL taken care of. They've always made sure he's had a job (he works at the Naval Station Newport RI), VA support for him and his whole family (wife and 2 adult autistic sons, one who is in a home), and a decent pension. He feels he'd be dead, or an addict by now if he didn't join, because that's what happened to all his friends where he grew up (Saugus MA area). They also took great care of my friend's father before he passed. He was a Navy diver, and got seriously injured (lost a leg). They even built him a wheelchair accessible home with a pool in Florida, before he passed. He was also a career man.

[@80srockerable]

My favorite Huey song. Love the intro.

[@kckirkify]

We loved going to their concerts! I don’t recall seeing this before. Wow. Too bad he doesn’t tour anymore.

[@renee9365]

Yes it is. He lost his hearing.

[@brandonjodrey2319]

Thank You For Service Billy

[@robb9395]

Just a really good band, and Huey Lewis is a great person.

[@jonmccarty3116]

Me too, brother. I was a helicopter mechanic in the army in the 80s.

[@monickalynn4365]

This I just learned is about a war vet,never knew this,their music's usually very upbeat

[@peterhudgens8817]

Good song with powerful message. Thanks.

[@BurnoppMetal]

Thank you for your service sir. You are appreciated.

[@gearyarthur6078]

Growing up as a child during the Vietnam war, as I became an adult I had to learn what the war was really about to understand what our veterans went though in country and then when they got home. It made me angry. To understand the boy next store, we have to fully understand where we are sending them, why, and most importantly, what it is we are asking them to do. They will never be the same when they get back. We need to be the same as when they left. For them. Home. Thank you for your service Billy. You will always have my respect.

[@shawnfunvideos]

My wife's uncle was a Marine in Korea and father in Vietnam. Big difference. In California, the Vietnam Era vets were treated horribly. Her father still hasn't gotten over it and he came back in 1973.

[@johncopple6479]

The First Video I ever listened to on your Channel. Good Job

[@davidharbrecht3011]

Thanks for a thoughtful reaction to a song with great music and a powerful message that remains relevant today.

[@jayeddy-007]

the beginning of the song the thumping on the bass is made to sound like the helicopters coming in. the thump thump thump of the propeller blades. very sentimental song to me

[@minty_Joe]

My uncle was in Vietnam. We thought he was a medic in the safe zone. Turns out he was doing search & destroy during the 1968 Tet Offensive. He never spoke of his experience, even to the day he passed in 1999.

[@judycaldwell2582]

thank you for your service Billy❤️

[@garylindsey5174]

They had a lot of cool songs.

[@shawnlewis1918]

I'm a veteran but have never expected anything for free or even discounted.....in fact, I hate it when I'm in a public area and a speaker or pastor ask for all the veterans to stand up....I just felt it was my duty to serve for the greatest country on the planet and I don't expect anything for it, glad I was able to do it and glad I got out healthy! God bless America!

[@NoneYaBidness762]

Same. I don’t stand at ball games or whatever. I don’t need or want the attention. I don’t dislike that others do it, it’s just not for me.

[@shawnlewis1918]

@@NoneYaBidness762 Right on and thank you for your service fine sir!

[@merrick1588]

This song hit me different after my brother's second tour. He was NOT ok and he tried to hide but when he had a mental break from by best friends boys yelling while playing, I managed to force him to get help. Next time I heard it I cried for an hour as the mean hit me for the first time.

[@Sams911]

great song, great band and a great video.... thank you for your service!

[@donnabruhn6907]

Never heard this before, good song

[@EarthWalker2023]

Awesome song

[@markavell7111]

Right on man!!! Hoo Rahh!

[@davidellis7786]

Billy thanks for your service buddy

[@jeffreyhanson9930]

I like what you say, man. Thanks.

[@johncopple6479]

Hey Billy. Just found your channel. Marine vet 1979-1983. This song came out in 83 or 84. Can't remember exactly! It's obviously about Vietnam. It is off the Sports Album. Every song is great. That being said Nobody was singing or supporting Vietnam vet at this time. The song did not get much air play on radio. But you would hear it in biker bars and blue collar bars. There is a live version on KZbin that's excellent. Huey Lewis and his band the news have been supportive of veterans since the early 80's. Long before it was fashionable. So glad you covered this song Sir. A big Oo-Rah. I am listening to your reaction of Iron Maiden's "The Trooper " next. Keep up the good work Brother!!👍🍻😎

[@garysteinert8040]

When I enlisted in 81, the last thing on my mind was discounts when I got out. I don’t think I even knew it was a thing back then.

[@Brains4BizBody4Sin]

LOVE that you reacted to this , awesome !!

[@andreamartinez6929]

Please react to Stuck with you and If this is it by Huey Lewis and the news

[@ninjabearpress2574]

Uncle George went to Vietnam, I have as much respect for you as I do for him.

[@derekhauffe7197]

Yay, vet! Hang on.

[@renee9365]

I got to see Huey Lewis and the News many times. Please listen to I want a new drug by Huey. It's probably their most popular song.

[@RowdyRuth]

I saw them a few times too. The Catalyst in Santa Cruz was my favorite. Fun group!

[@rbb9753]

While there are things I don’t like about my home state, Indiana does show a lot of respect to those who have, do, and will serve. We know we can do better, but at least we try. And thanks for your service. I wish there were more I could say, but I haven’t figured out what in 50+ years.

[@brendavink1656]

My man is a vet, he's very successful during the day, at night he thrashes around in bed...sometimes I have to sleep in one of the guest rooms.

[@brandonjodrey2319]

I’m Already Subscribed To Your Channel

[@brandonjodrey2319]

Something To Be Proud Of By Montgomery Gentry

[@vanhouten7377]

KISS - Forever

[@winstonparker6]

P.O.W. M.I.A. Never Forget

[@jackiemorris875]

I grew up listening to Huey Lewis and The News. They can do amazing acapellas like the time the performed the national anthem at the Giants game, It's Alright and Mama Said. Their other songs are amazing too. Way too many for me to list.

[@shawnfunvideos]

My wife grew up in the bay area seeing all his concerts and many sports games.

[@GuinsWIN1]

I don't diss an VET ! My dad was WW2 vet & he taught me to respect Vets

[@planojag595]

Thanks for this one Billy! Please react to I Just Came Back (From a War) by Darryl Worley.

[@keysersoze5920]

They pretty much sing it all about the Vietnam Vets.

[@annrobinson9526]

♥️♥️♥️

[@jennifermetzger3848]

If you like this try their if this is it vevo video as well as Skid Row's I Remember You and Godsmack's Voodoo.

[@jeremiahandmaggiegutierrez3261]

Billy Ray Cyrus’ Some Gave All is also a good song dedicated to the military.

[@kraigburningham4288]

I want to say the thin line refers to the 49th parallel. I'm probably close, but 100%.

[@hubrisnaut]

Dude, This is about being told you are going to fight and likely die in a war zone, Vietnam. you know nothing about. That generations', heartbreak and coming "home", living all of the suffering that makes no sense. This song tears me up every time I hear it.... my mom's boyfriend was shot down 3 times piloting a helicopter, has a couple purple hearts from firefights, a good man with a beautiful loving champion heart.. but, one of my best friend's father was so vengeful because his brother was killed there, he volunteered as a marine 4 times to go back and kill "the enemy" and lived. deep shit in this song if you see the backdrops. at least for me......

[@hubrisnaut]

ps. My cousin had his foot blown off by a mine there and committed suicided when he came back. Heart wrenching

[@shawnfunvideos]

My wife's uncle was.a Marine in Korea and father drafted Marine in Vietnam. The treatment was completely different. 😒

[@jmoney6900]

Need more 80’s

[@kellyc756]

LYNYRD SKYNYRD - FREE BIRD 🐦

[@danm9460]

Check out the song called "gods of war" by def Leppard

[@kevram1982]

Ypu should do ROOSTER by ALICE IN CHAINS. It's a song Jerry Cantrell wrote about his father being a soldier

[@Sams911]

btw.... nothing more offensive than when I go into a business and they ask "are you active duty?" so they can offer a discount and I respond I'm a veteran... Gulf War ... and their response is... sorry, only active duty get a discount..

[@kustomdeluxe8489]

Check out Name on the Wall by the Statler Brothers

[@brandenvorak3340]

cledus t judd every light in the house is blown reaction plz

[@Fuilleverte]

More than just being a Vet these pictures are all Vietnam..

[@scottk3034]

Dogs and soldiers keep off the grass.....unless there's a war.

[@Patrick-ih9cp]

my father dealt with this when he came home from Vietnam. What song is saying.

[@barrettgranger9139]

It pisses me off at how us as a country treat our vets. For some reason we want to treat people that are here illegally better then we do people that fought and put their lives on the line for THIS country,

[@planojag595]

Barrett Granger This! ⬆️

[@michaelgolliher888]

Still is

[@jarvisreed9936]

Billy, give Merle Haggard Mama Tried a go. Have a great day!!!!

[@virgiliopacayo581]

Amazing... You always give good reaction...more power to you!!! Can you pls check on Weak cover by Daryl Ong and Kyla fet. Bobby Velasco we want to see your reactions on this... Thanks 😊

[@Hannahmvn]

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[@Thebaseline2024]

React to fozzy Judas

[@puppiesandus1721]

HEY

[@longfootbuddy]

with no doubt its a song about vets, but i have to say, its hard to see any decent guy overlooked in this mixed up world.. none of them deserve it

[@Hannahmvn]

Please react to heaven live Wembley stadium by Bryan Adams

[@autumnprincess5680]

Please react to flowback booyah mv

[@zDashery]

React to some people do by old dominion

[@illstreamthat]

This is such a different song for Huey Lewis and the News (content wise) and probably one of my least favorites...but it's still a GREAT song which proves you can't go wrong with Huey Lewis.

[@brianmcguire7800]

Everything you do is alright. God will kiss me.lol. please.

[@ecoffey71]

I'm not sure how these images match the song

[@alexakaneshiro6775]

brawl stars

[@annrobinson9526]

Thank you for your service ♥️

[@JWCFB]

Thank you for your service Billy

[@garydurham9617]

Thank you for your service!