The band explained that this arrangement took months and months to hammer out. It paid off in gold, as this is as original take on this song as I can imagine.
@Jaems_Scott4 жыл бұрын
Actually; They said it took 5 years to get the arrangement to where they were comfortable enough with it, that they felt as though they could record it. It was the song that their fans requested they cover, more than any other. So, when they decided they would do it, they said they wanted to make sure they got it *Right* before they released it. Being adopted as the state song of West Virginia, and a song that plays over the Stadium/Arena Speaker system at every West Virginia University Football/Basketball game ... Home Free performed this song Live for the first time, before the Album release, in Morgantown, West Virginia this past May.
@charlottebailey10244 жыл бұрын
GOOD MORNING from a mountain momma! Being from Wv (born and bred till I left home for college) I LOVED this arrangement! They made it a little more sultry and a little more pure at the same time. Something about this song just hits different when you are raised there.
@danalynch88894 жыл бұрын
I was not born or raised there but my dad was born and raised there. When I was younger, working and not disabled would go there for a month every other year. I visited my relatives but mostly for the scenery and the people who I love. Unfortunately all I can do now is watch youtube videos of West Virginia, but I miss West Virginia. This song made me crying just thinking of West Virginia.
@phyllisb46344 жыл бұрын
This one has been long requested by the home fries, but they held off until they had the arrangement just right. I can only imagine that John Denver would be pleased. His original was perfect for his time and HF made it new.
@Jaems_Scott4 жыл бұрын
That's right ... 5 years in the making, and they did it justice. They first performed it Live in Morgantown West Virginia, about 3 months before the Album was released. Wish I could've been there. I saw them the night before, in Kalamazoo Michigan.
@sandietharrington84464 жыл бұрын
One of the many things I love about Home Free is that you can understand each and every word that they sing and each feeling behind it. Each member has such versatility that they can continually surprise you as to how will lead each song. Love you Drama!! Keep up the Great work.
@StacyRee4 жыл бұрын
I just love those boys! 🥰😭🥰 Just so much talent! They deserve so much more recognition in the country music world than they receive. 😒 Oh and here's some sugar for ya! 💋😏💋😂
@meganmmm48644 жыл бұрын
At a concert, Tim said that this is the song that took years for them to perfect. I understand your falling in love with them all over again, this song gives me chills every time! The only one that gives me more chills more than this one is "How Great Thou Art", which you already did. I absolutely LOVE watching your reactions! You seemed to have a great time with this one! LOL!
@Cindyannef4 жыл бұрын
The ending of this song was like going to a religious revival. Loved it. BTW- I just wanted to tell you how much your reactions brighten my day. I could be in the crappiest mood, then I come here and one of your reactions, and suddenly the world becomes a much better place to be. So thank you for that.
@michellecole63254 жыл бұрын
Living in Colorado, John is a bit of hero. Home Free did a very good cover here. If you haven't yet, check out Seven Bridges Road...talk about harmonies!!
@rodconner90794 жыл бұрын
The more I listen, the more I love and appreciate it ---- at 1st I was skeptical; seeing that they cut this!!! It's one of those songs, being West Virginian - A Mountaineer....... ya just don't mess with!!! But... Simply Amazing --- can't get any nearer to perfect than this! Did they do John Denver proud? You'd better believe they did, and then some. I'm a hardass when it comes to this type of song .... but they just...... just ... never cease to amaze me! I know I should know better! These guys are phenomenal.
@conniestone28064 жыл бұрын
Super moving isn't it? Slowing this down is incredible. I love all they do with this song. Crazy good arranging is what they all do best! Them and Darren Rust their producer know how to bring out the best in all the covers they do and show off all their incredible voices! Thanks again!
@dionnecoburn1344 жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to John Denver,after listening to Home Free I think I like their version better!!! Love your free thinking!! Keep up the awesome reactions!! Wishing you many blessings!
@cra-craintenn63274 жыл бұрын
I also grew up listening to John Denver, and I think he would have liked this arrangement.
@tammydillard81114 жыл бұрын
Mountain Mama is the name of a woman who had a small store in West Virginia. It's still there.
@tommyward74714 жыл бұрын
Home free slowed it down and took us to church!!!! I can't remember but have you done their cover of In the Blood?
@charlottebailey10244 жыл бұрын
Yes he has 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnTKhoWcncyme9E
@liloljen14 жыл бұрын
You will absolutely love “seven bridges road” by Home Free! The harmony is the best I’ve ever heard.
@marlenekloth47344 жыл бұрын
Love this and your reaction please will you check out Can't Stop The Feeling, Some Girls Do, and one of their early one Wake Me Up
@carty434 жыл бұрын
With all the Home Fries around, not much need to throw Home Free suggestions your way, but I have got to put a couple in front of you: 1) My favorite original song from the new CD is "Catch Me If You Can." The cute video has nothing to do with the song, so instead, here it is live from the Paste studio stage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2fToq1udsd3r68 2) Most goose bumps per video record was set when Peter Hollens joined them for "Amazing Grace.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ-UZWhjf52YoMk 3) One I can''t believe you've already done is Tim's oughta be classic, "Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget." kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z32bq3qcgKl2ebs
@crazygangrel4 жыл бұрын
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I LOVE your reactions man. Your sheer honesty shows just how much you love music regardless of genre. Love it.
@anitamorgan3664 жыл бұрын
I adore John Denver, that being said I adore Homefree sooo, everything is alright in the world this morning.
@kathysnyder8764 жыл бұрын
when I heard this it took my breath away... LOVE their version~~
@donnamcnutt87404 жыл бұрын
Perfection 🔥🔥🔥🔥Home Free making it better and Their Own! They took along time to get this the way they felt would do justice to John’s song; they released it when it was PERFECT!!! So Talented ALL!!!🙆🏻♀️🥰🔥😍✌🏽
@tedharvick90104 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏 Givin it up for HF And Dramasyde, great reaction Sir
@ryanje81474 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performance of this John Denver classic.
@vickymacarthur29194 жыл бұрын
Please react to their cover of the Eagles' "Seven Bridges Road". I think you will really like it too.
@garywinters46364 жыл бұрын
The best way I can describe Home Free music is "Smooooth." They always make me smile, even the more serious songs. Honey for my ears. Thank you for this.
@wbish34 жыл бұрын
I've heard Tim say they worked on this for years until they had an arrangement they thought did the song justice. Their producer, Darren Rust, is the mastermind behind this and quite a bit of their music. The man is a musical genius.
@kimberlysimpkins11904 жыл бұрын
I'm from wv and I love how they did this
@annemayseyfried89074 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@brianerickson7874 жыл бұрын
Good Lord DramaSyde. You crack me up. That is all. Carry on.
@carinak85484 жыл бұрын
I doubt they can do anything bad. I enjoyed everything they done so far.😁 They are amazing....🤩😊
@bethcoussou4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% about Home Free’s cover of this is amazing!! I always liked John Denver, but this cover just makes me feel warm and cozy! The harmonies, the visual of the countryside, and those lead vocals that knock it out the park is astounding!! It’s just awesome!!
@melissiamcbee30042 жыл бұрын
Our amazing country is filled with beautiful country roads. Love this song.
@amywiens98454 жыл бұрын
Love your reactions Thank you ! Your reactions are the exactly what I am thinking most time -yes Home free's arrangements are amazing and Adam's talents carrying the beat (in most their songs actually) is phenomenal.
@robertdocholliday66sadler4 жыл бұрын
I am a huge John Denver fan and I believe if he were still alive he would standing and cheering at this version of his classic . HOME FREE DID THIS SO MUCH JUSTICE
@freckled1004 жыл бұрын
I'm a big John Denver fan and this is the song I will always play on my guitar. It is just plain beautiful. They did a wonderful job with it.
@stephaniecook26854 жыл бұрын
West Virginia Mountain Mama here. Born and raised. And a Home Fry. I just discovered you and I love your reaction videos. New subscriber now.
@ht2tina4 жыл бұрын
You are such a Home Fry! Have you been to see them live yet. If not, DO IT! I saw them in Atlanta on 12/4 and they were awesome! As you like to say, “Come on now!” :-)
@dawnmanzetti16332 жыл бұрын
John Denver is looking down and smiling for sure!! 👏👏👏👏👏HomeFree
@nestea83853 жыл бұрын
I liked John Denver alright, but HOME FREE makes this a work of art.
@ShawolOT54 жыл бұрын
West Virginia is approximately ten minutes or less from where I live. I was born in Huntington because it was the closest hospital that could handle my Momma, who was high-risk (we both nearly died). They sang this here in Ashland, KY, for the Dive Bar Saints World Tour. It was EPIC.
@cathydionizio8864 жыл бұрын
I live in West Virginia and have a Mountain Mama t-shit. LOL
@lmcbride33554 жыл бұрын
I love you're home free reactions. I haven't seen this song reacted to yet. But can u do home frees version of love train by the ojays?
@drew65sep4 жыл бұрын
What up from Charleston WV...diggin the channel. Keep it comin.
@mikeadams26774 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike you said that wrong. It's not just West Virginia, it's West By God Virginia, just ask any one of the locals in that state. Lmao.
@shanebingham99164 жыл бұрын
Love john Denver..really enjoy your videos and reactions. Im definitely a home frie .love this group. .God bless
@patriciawoyczik16574 жыл бұрын
Great reaction....and I so agree with you....this is the best version of this song ever! Absolutely awesome!
@anarchybrawler27384 жыл бұрын
I feel this needs to be said for this... LETS TO MOUNTAINEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@kelleyspangler74264 жыл бұрын
I'm a West Virginia mountain mama here! ✋ and I love this version much better than the original! Beautiful rendition!
@MeegulDaSeegul4 жыл бұрын
Love this reaction!!! Mountain mama lmao!!!
@michellejackson66793 жыл бұрын
one word.... AMAZING.... how can I triple like this
@DiamondRioFan14 жыл бұрын
I had to go back and watch that first reaction. The look on your face when you first heard that harmony. We knew then we had a new Home Fry!! This has been a fun journey so far, looking forward to seeing where it leads us next. :)
@davidoneal34994 жыл бұрын
I am home on those country roads in WV. Thank you for the reaction and version of a song that hits home with the mountaineers.
@ramseysolomon35744 жыл бұрын
It's always difficult to improve on excellence, but these gentlemen did so, yet again.
@jimithy474 жыл бұрын
Home Free never disappoints!
@epiphany5194 жыл бұрын
You were smiling through the video. The runs and riffs were great. All of the guys had their moments. This is a great cover and reaction.
@DebVit4 жыл бұрын
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I was lucky enough to get VIP tickets when they play in Myrtle Beach next month...
@alanlundberg45344 жыл бұрын
I have always felt like John would have been so proud of this arrangement.
@darrellbeam80534 жыл бұрын
Lol. If your interested, Frog Leap Studios did a metal cover of this song. It’s great too!
@Pilot5454 жыл бұрын
Just LOVE these guys! And yes, love the original, but holy cow, HF nailed it! Another great reaction...mountain momma! haha
@kaytlynlaumann4 жыл бұрын
They may be Home Free, vocal country band, but there is a WHOLE lot of soul in each one of thses men. ❤️
@stevenpapson4304 жыл бұрын
FUZZY HAT SHOUT OUT!!! Also, agree with everything you said about them. Preach!
@kareng18944 жыл бұрын
I loved John Denver's simple song, but this modern arrangement is awesome! Those harmonies again... Thanks! ^_^
@carlawoolard94473 жыл бұрын
I’m clapping with you!!! My best friend from WVA, she is special!!!!
@LadySapphire19714 жыл бұрын
Home Free did a song called Country Harmony written by Tim Foust. The video kind of shows how the group came together. Brothers Chris Rupp & Adam Rupp (beatboxer extraordinaire) founded the group. Tenor Rob Lundquist & bass Tim Foust joined the brothers and after another high tenor didn't work out they found Austin Brown. When co-founder Chris Rupp decided to branch out on his own, velvet voiced baritone Adam Chance joined the group in about 2016. These guys are pure gold! Their laser precision vocals are unmatched in my book! I'm a Home Fry for life!
@vickihandel36202 жыл бұрын
Amen !👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼a beautiful arrangement! It’s so beautiful and takes us all back to our beginnings
@catherineyauch54894 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE John Denver but i am a definitely a Home Fry and love their version more. I wish they would do a collaboration with Neil Diamond. That would be awesome! Speaking of, you should check out Neil Diamonds "Something blue". I think he did it in 2014.
@GrandmasGoneGamingLW4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! You are absolutely right. :-D Applauding right along with you. This will forever be my favorite arrangement of the song. ;-) Thank you!
@freadadillon40714 жыл бұрын
Pure Magic. Absolutely gorgeous. And I will give it up for Home Free every damn time. They are talented, funny, generous, amazing young men. And may I say VERY TALL!!!
@nateeller27484 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard this version, I didn't like it. But, it's grown on me quite a bit, now I love it!
@thewheelchairednomad80304 жыл бұрын
Giving it up as I type!!!!
@sumerfluffy4 жыл бұрын
Their version is awesome! I was & still am a Big John Denver fan. I have heard other covers of this song that really sucked 😂. This one was better than I really expected! Thanks for your reaction!
@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs63894 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful. It was the best arraignment I ever heard. Perfection.
@kristindunstan1722 жыл бұрын
One song I haven't seen on your Home Free playlist yet is John Denver's Thank God I'm a Country Boy. If you haven't seen it yet, I suggest you check it out.
@Emilyhildegaard13 жыл бұрын
You make me laugh. Careful or I'm gonna start lovin' on ya. (And I'm an OLD white woman!) Your reactions delight.
@trishab43274 жыл бұрын
I have to agree- there are so many amazing covers and other songs by Home Free, but there is really something about this particular one that gets me every time I hear it. It is such an amazing rendition! And I ask myself: Does Home Free REALLY know-- all of the group members, how well they nailed this song!? I mean, I know they probably get told by us fans constantly how great they are, and how meaningful their music is to us, but this song right here, it is in a category that is special.
@dwanemarsh43783 жыл бұрын
"Give me some sugar! Mountain Momma! Hehe....really good job...again....
@michaelhite34644 жыл бұрын
My 2 year old son loves Home Free and loves your reactions. You are his favorite. He laughs when you say mountain mama. Lol. Keep up the great job!! You gotta check out Dreamer by them. See if you can name all the cameos in the vid.
@deannapaul31494 жыл бұрын
I love your Home Free reactions.... keep them coming! Have you ever listened to Lennon and Maisy? Two sisters who sing like angels. Very young... very talented. Try one of their earliest ones called “ that’s what’s up”. You’ll get hooked... thanks again for all your reactions!
@heatherhathaway22524 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Home Free! Been following them for years and I’ve watched them live. Being a born and raised WV gal I was so excited when they came out with this video. They messed up the lyrics in the second verse though. Drives me crazy lol
@cathybrown19104 жыл бұрын
I was born and raised in Denver, and he and his father were always at the Arapahoe County Airport where I worked , very nice folks. And yes Drama LOLOL I am the true Mountain Momma LOL
@LaurieRein2 жыл бұрын
I loved John Denver as well - married a college classmate in Minnesota - from the same college the Homefree Rupp boys went to. Love this rendition.
@WolfsbaneHollow4 жыл бұрын
They NEVER disappoint. Every original is amazing and ever cover is better than the originals.
@janethoffman41974 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Love the arrangement, and I think John would have too!
@bill.godwin-austen4 жыл бұрын
Love their take on the song! I just got back from a road trip, and the Home Free albums were my primary music in the car. This one had me singing along with them (or at least trying to fake the bass harmony).
@juliehafenbredl8034 жыл бұрын
Love your reaction. Love John Denver's song bit I think Home Free made it even better.
@hamricklp4 жыл бұрын
Especially love the bridge and the succeeding chorus of this! Awesome.
@arleneelvisgirl44514 жыл бұрын
One of my Mom's favorite songs. This is bittersweet. The guys were fantastic as always but they sure made me homesick for a place I've never been before. But it's all good bc I'm going to see her again soon in Heaven. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that she's there waiting for me!
@cathyvettes4 жыл бұрын
I have not heard a cover to any song that Home Free does...that I dont like better then the original.. All of them so far.. HF version is way better in my opinion.. Might have something do with the fact that I think I'm in love with all of them.. LOL !!
@michiganraised18924 жыл бұрын
My first girl friend played guitar and loved him . Takes me back to Susie . Much respect from Michigan .
@ellenhunt87674 жыл бұрын
Nothing crazy about it. I fall in love every time I hear them :) This is a song I really wish my grandmother could have heard them do. She and grandpa were always playing it when I was little.
@phyllissheppard40392 жыл бұрын
Please don't ever stop doing Home Free! They thrill me right down to my toes! And I love and appreciate you!
@cheryljohnson7334 жыл бұрын
This was perfect!!!! Thank you for your reaction. For all the mountain mama's out there, this was great
@terrichristenson4324 жыл бұрын
Well, I am blown away with this arrangement !!!! I can see why they were so careful and that it had to be just perfect, well they did it !! An Amazing take on a song that almost everyone knows. These guys are superb, so very talented, every single one of them and such nice guys too. Wonderful reaction, credit where credit is due !!! Thanks for all the Home Free reaction !!
@cathymcbride71324 жыл бұрын
I get chills every time I listen to it!
@pnwcruiser4 жыл бұрын
Home Free somehow always manages to stay true to the original with their covers while producing what amounts to a new creation. Wonderfully creative group of people, both the vocalists and those behind the scenes.
@bruceanderson41124 жыл бұрын
Of all the covers that HomeFree has done I’ve liked better than the original song. They’re amazing, the harmonies are breath taking
@jillrichter30114 жыл бұрын
Love this arrangement of the song It just blows my mind to think these 2 songs are together but nothing alike Home free did a fantastic job with these song
@beadcrazy624 жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to John Denver I love this song. Keep up the great work. You brighten my day.
@peggyharbert81103 жыл бұрын
They did us proud here in WV,
@beckyhudson12013 жыл бұрын
Always a big John Denver fan ! He's smiling down on these guy's.
@joecarpenter87794 жыл бұрын
Great song - great arrangement. I love your reactions! They are fun, informative, and very interesting.