Home Free - Let Me Come Home - Reaction - Pre-Christmas Lineup Release!

[@bernieregnier4500]

Home Free brings the sentimental emotion to come alive and we in our minds relive those days of yore and have expectations of the upcoming holidays. Their video presentations evoke emotions that enhance their vocal interpretations with a synergy that we have come to expect from them. Brilliantly done to the point you have a colorful imagination with their harmonies pointing the way. They provide an exquisite performance everytime. Thank You Home Free!! ❣

[@karenc1564]

after 25 years my husband and i separated in 2013 due to some of his mental health issues. our teenage kids saw him all the time, would tell me that he was doing better and had been going to therapy. I would say how great that was for him. I was beginning to enjoy my new life...and couldn't picture him back here. well, fast forward to 2016 and it was bitter cold here (Canada) and the people he was staying with were being evicted. he came here for one night only, stayed in my son's room. well...fast forward again to today. we are back together. I am glad we got back together for a lot of reasons. It seemed like our separation brought us closer than ever. and that's a good thing. everyone deserves a second chance.

[@larryshair]

I absolutely couldn't agree more. Thank you so much for sharing you story!

[@RebeccaMcCann-u8d]

This one makes me cry. For all of the people who have no where to go, no family to see, no forgiveness…hope is always there. Reach out to someone, forgive past hurts, let love back into your heart.❤️

[@PurpleRoseMe]

New high tenor Adam Bell-Bastien wrote the song, and he and his husband Jerome Bell-Bastien originally performed it (it’s on their channel Bell Bastien). The song was slightly changed for Home Free to encompass a larger audience, but Adam Bastien wrote it from the view of coming out. Beatboxer Adam Rupp said he kept getting teary eyed trying to record his part. There are three Adams now, so they go by Rupp, Chance and Bastien (bassteen). Home Free released a new Christmas album, the first album with Bastien. He joined the group June 20th and has toured with them since. There are 3 other recent videos with him in it. Thanks for your reaction, and gentle hugs to you.

[@geminilady75]

I missed the part where A.R said he'd get teary eyed 😔

[@LynnRamsay]

Adam B ( lead singer ) wrote this amazing song. He’s a great addition to the group. Home Free also released The Thanksgiving Song Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

[@GailL-g7m]

I believe your reaction is exactly what this song was meant to evoke: reflection on our own lives, forgiveness for those who may have rejected us, and a desire for reconciliation as you urged people to consider at the end of your reaction. Adam Bastien created a heart wrenching masterpiece with this song in the hopes that it can bring healing.

[@tillabezuidenhout6460]

I love this song and their performance.

[@babyfry4775]

Such a beautiful song. Loved your bittersweet story. I’m so sorry about your mom and dad but the gestures are wonderful and as the song says we all deserve some grace and love. Adam Bastien (lead singer here) wrote the song. Love it!

[@joannmonte2978]

Grace, what a profound lesson she showed you.

[@Sammyt97]

There's a line in this that is key the line that says "I'm not the one that changed, being who I'm meant to be, made me a stranger in a house that made me, me". He's gay and that's why he can't go home. He doesn't need forgiveness. He needs acceptance. So, I love your idea of a challenge, but the wrong doing, IMHO is the parent who outcast their child for who they love so hopefully they would open their heart and love their child as their child. It is not for us to judge. By the way, thank you for sharing your story. Very touching and very brave.

[@kmwwrench]

I'm sorry this sent you so close to the edge. It was written by Bastien and, sadly, is the story of his family cutting him off after he came out as gay. I've heard it at least 10 times and it still makes me cry. I'm glad that Home Free is putting it out into the world. We need more love and understanding. You will probably never do one of my requests again. Seems like I also sent you over the edge with Go Rest High on That Mountain. Thank you for doing this one. More people need to hear it. Wishing you a happy holiday season. There are several much happier songs on Home Free's new Christmas album, including the title track, Any Kind of Christmas.

[@lrfcowper]

I read an interview with him from when Bell Bastien released this song saying he and his parents are okay now, but his sister and her husband won't have anything to do with Jerome, so Adam's choice is to go to family gatherings alone or not go. Just such an awful situation.

[@chilcootchicks4968]

Oh Larry, your reaction was so heartfelt. This song rips my heart out. You about did me in. 🎶🥰 The good news is there are some really fun and lighter songs on this new Album. Have you done the Thanksgiving Song? It’s lovely.

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@richv.1594]

I love story time! Thank you so much for sharing parts of your life Chris. You are an amazing person and an encouragement to me.

[@patriciajohnson9654]

Indeed.....

[@that_averagetyp]

Facts!

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much Rich! That means a lot my friend!

[@cmitchell7347]

Always enjoy your HF reactions, Chris. This is a tough one for some. Appreciate your sharing your personal and touching story. Am certain there are many who can relate, on some level, to what you and your family experienced. Some months back, Adam Rupp, the beatboxer, had posted that he had struggled to record a song written by Bastien, become emotional. No other clue but assume it was this. Over the years watching AR perform (and behind the scenes), he's always come across as very upbeat, bit goofy, so reading that suggested something that would definitely pull at the heartstrings. Enjoy your Holidays!

[@geminilady75]

Where did Adam write this?

[@larryshair]

Thanks, you as well!!

[@cattsunn]

The back story is this song is about a person being rejected by their family for their orientation. It is personal for Bastien (Bass_Teen) who wrote this song. He replaced Austen.

[@SweetCarolineCDN]

Aside from the exemplary lyrics … Adam’s percussions are exquisite ❤❤❤ what a fabulous song … and Larry .. your reaction is priceless 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@MarionGoodman-yi8vp]

Beautiful harmonies, emotional song. Christmas is an emotional time of year. I lost my husband at. Christmas & I wish he could come home. I have a similar story to you. My dad was a bit of a womaniser! My parents divorced when I was 3. But my mum & step dad always invited him for Christmas dinner to be with his 6 children (until he remarried). Thanks for sharing & your reactions 😊

[@larryshair]

Yea, this time of year can be difficult. So sorry you had to go through that divorce as well : (

[@teresacartwright5406]

The song is an original by Adam Bastien. It's such a beautiful song, beautifully sung. I'm sure there are many people who relate to it. Christmas is coming and I'm going to suggest two other HF Christmas videos (both were filmed live). Their collaboration with Alabama ("Christmas in Dixie") and the Oak Ridge Boys ("Beautiful Star of Bethlehem").

[@BettyP1952]

Heartbreaking! We love you Bastien. He came out and shunned by his family. 😢😢 you can see and feel him hurting.

[@tameraSBLY]

This was beautiful. Glad you’re bringing out the Christmas early. The music always gets me in the spirit of the season. I remember last year you were battling Covid I believe. Hopefully the cold is minor and passes fast. We want you healthy. I ended up with bronchitis after getting back from NY. On the mend. What a heartfelt story Chris. Bless you for opening the wounds again to tell your story.

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much! Covid is finally far in the rearview mirror. Thanks!

[@ppresley9208]

A little different line-up , but the usual exquisite harmonies from Home Free ... these guys never fail to please and soothe my soul ! I've already heard Elvis soooo ... the Christmas season is officially here ! Thanks for this beautiful beginning !

[@Sandy_justme]

I know it’s another comment but I got to just say this, your mum is an angel, what an amazing lady you have as a mum. Thankyou for sharing these pearls of wisdom. I just love you and your family, wish you were mine ❤

[@larryshair]

Awww

[@annmariemitchell2532]

I pre ordered this cd and have been listening to it on repeat I love it tho it does bring a tear to my eye. Your story definitely struck a cord with me as I’m sure it did with others. All I can say is let (it) whatever it is go if you can it eases your heart and stops the sadness building. Have a happy holiday whatever you celebrate with everyone you can coz there will come a day when you can’t 🙏🏻xx

[@tinasmith2183]

This was written by Adam Bastien, the one who sang it. A beautiful but sad song. Thanks

[@margfried8796]

Thank you for reacting to this important song.

[@sythompson9331]

lovely song the other one really like recently released is The Thanksgiving Song

[@jenniferyoung8551]

I don't know if you knew or saw that Pentatonix recently released a new song called meet me next christmas. It's actually from a new movie on Netflix titled meet me next christmas. I hope you check it out

[@connieharmon2408]

Love #HomeFree

[@carolburnett190]

Knowing this was a true story of Bastien being rejected by family and friends when he “came out” makes me so incredibly sad. I can’t even fathom rejecting my children for their sexual orientation.

[@LoriCole-q3u]

In this case, acceptance rather than forgiveness (nothing to forgive), but the song can be interpreted either way.

[@patriciajohnson9654]

I so need your words during this special season ❤❤❤

[@Sandy_justme]

Sending you a hug 🩷

[@patriciajohnson9654]

@Sandy_justme 🤗

[@craigcornwell9576]

I believe this is your first experience with Austin's replacement, Adam Bastien? You were so into the meaning and song I dont even know if it dawned on you that the lineup changed, which is kind of cool.

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much!

[@that_averagetyp]

Thanks for the story-time. Guess I'll have to ask for some advice soon. Great reaction! Have an amazing weekend, love ya! 😊🎅

[@jill9837]

There's a chair at our family table if you need one for Thanksgiving Larry

[@misner1989]

DARLANE LOVE ALL ALONE CHIRTMAS CLASSIC

[@brendagrothier967]

Adam wrote this collaboration after coming out gay....

[@patriciajohnson9654]

The hat is very becoming 🎅🎅🎅

[@that_averagetyp]

🎅🤗🥰❤️🥰🤗🎅

[@Sandy_justme]

Woah 😭😭😭😞

[@foghornleghorn809]

A really good Aurora song and performance Invisible Wounds kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y36Zm2mOrpqgoM0

[@Granypanies63]

I have a song I’d like you to see but your link isnt working for the “specifics”