Martina McBride - Concrete Angel (REACTION) First Time Hearing It

[@chrisashley5206]

Martina cuts a piece of your soul out with this song

[@tupelohoney622]

As a survivor of childhood abuse, this gets me everytime. No one paid enough attention to notice.

[@RyRy97]

@@tupelohoney622 me too. If one teacher would have said something, it may have stopped for me.

[@rickwelch8464]

I got out at 12, but yes, I hear you. We are healing, let's not stop

[@hackermusic3355]

I will never understand how somebody could intentionally hurt a kid.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Me neither!

[@themominator4745]

Next story song from Martina- God's Will. She's one of our best country ladies EVER!✌️❤️

[@Ctkare4k9]

Breaks me every time. Thank you for reacting to this which is so tough to watch,but with a voice so beautiful to listen to.

[@richardnickler5696]

Blessed by Martina McBride is a beautiful song

[@emilywalker1389]

I wish more music was like this i grew up on this music i grew up with a mom that loved me yeah she had boyfriend that emotionally and mentally abused me but my mom would protect me best she could they never physically hurt me but she would play music like this and she said this was happening also one of my favourite songs is Cleaning out my Closet by Eminem but Martina McBride brings everytime she sings and Love you throw it is my favourite by her

[@madsquishy3410]

Sitting here in the dark bawling my eyes out. Damn this cuts deep. I know it's subjective, but I've always thought Martina has the most beautiful and most powerful female voice in country music. She was never afraid to sing about the rough stuff too. I hadn't heard this song in years and God it's so beautiful and sad. Just heartbreaking

[@SaeedReacts.]

Very powerful and heratbreaking.

[@TinaKay24]

its worse KNOWING about her niece who her sister killed. that part showing the name on the headstone is her own niece.

[@JasonGilbert-yl8hf]

Such a Heart breaking song... seen Martina i concert years ago... Amazing Voice:)

[@debbiefinger8492]

She wrote this song about her niece

[@robinmoore2605]

"How Far" and "Where Would You Be" by Martina

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendations! I reacted to a live version of Where Would You Be

[@reginaperrygin7491]

I Love You And Your Reaction ❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thank you so much! Much love from Belgium!

[@MikeEhrmann]

Love your reactions. As a writer you can see that you feel every word. Martina is amazing. So many more of her songs you need to hear. Two of my favorites are Independence Day and God's Will.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing some recommendations. Definitely want to explore more of her music.

[@bre2581]

@@SaeedReacts. Independence Day is a really good story song,but it’s also triggering so be prepared.

[@davidscheck682]

"A Broken Heart that the world forgot" gets me everytime!!

[@donald1379]

I cry everytime i see this video Martina is one of the greats...thanks Saeed appreciate you brother❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Heartbreaking song. Thanks so much for watching, Donald!

[@BellBell-t1r]

Tears every time. We have seen Martina in concert a couple of times and she has an amazing voice. ❤ from a 🇨🇦 Grammy

[@SaeedReacts.]

Very powerful and important song. Thanks for watching

[@johnraymondponce7783]

Yeah this song hits hard.....very hard! I'm glad you reacted to it.

[@SaeedReacts.]

It definitely does, breaks my heart. Thanks for watching!

[@heathertucker4360]

Her Independence Day is another good one

[@SaeedReacts.]

I reacted to it, but its currently blocked and on Patreon until that issue is resolved. Powerful song!

[@nosparex]

Up next should be her song "God's Will."

[@richellewest402]

One of the most heart wrenching songs ever made. Makes me cry every time. 😢

[@Vee1music-lover]

Such a beautiful song but so painful. Martina has an incredible voice too!

[@LinnieCoffman]

This song is about REALITY!!!! Very sad but it is real REALITY!!!

[@LeahJo13]

I got to see Martina McBride in concert years ago and her voice is even lovelier live. This song makes me cry every time. We have heard some very heavy songs on here lately and I get it...they are powerful and the story telling is perfection. May I suggest a song a little more uplifting but just as powerful? There is an underrated country artist named Lee Ann Womack who wrote a song for her daughters. It was a popular song and it even got turned into a sweet book. I often played the song for my girls and one Christmas gave each of them the book. When one of my daughter's was old enough she got an I Hope You Dance tattoo. I think you, being the father of a daughter. would enjoy this song. I hope you will check it out.

[@SaeedReacts.]

That is a name i have heard before, but must check out her music. Thanks for watching and the recommendation!

[@aprilreedy8104]

Great reaction, I cry every time I watch this 😢 Another great Martina video is Independence Day and Broken Wings. Just make sure you bring a box of tissues ❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

It's a heartbreaking song. I reacted to Independence Day, but it is currently blocked and now on Patreon until it's resolved. Will add Broken Wings to my list. Thanks

[@HidingOutloud]

Always tearful.

[@karentobin8592]

Heartbreaking Song 😪🙏 Thank you for your reaction 👍🙏

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@melissacaddell2604]

She is pure fire. Her voice is incredible. Check out a live version of Where Would You Be. Anyway is another great song by Martina with a great message.

[@brianm4550]

Another great job! I got to see her 25+ y/o at a small county fare here in Virginia, USA with my girlfriend. I didn’t care for country music but she did. At the end as everyone was leaving she sat at a larger folding table to do autographs, we were able to meet her, she is an absolute sweetheart. I didn’t appreciate it then but now I do!!👍👍

[@anitahall77]

The little boy was her angel

[@trudywolfe2795]

I work with these poor kids every day. And no matter what parents do to their children, the children are always so forgiving. We just lost a 6 year old boy the other day because he hung up his pants after school inside out and his mothers boyfriend beat him to death. He was in our care until the mom could prove that her boyfriend no longer lived there. She lied and now that precious little boy is gone. 😢😢😢😢

[@SaeedReacts.]

That is terrible and heartbreaking. Will never understand people hurting innocent children 😞

[@joearp]

I love your heart!!! We need MORE good men and women!!! Sending you love and light 🪶💜🙏

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@janhoadley3110]

God's Will is another good one from her & Mark Wills Don't Laugh at Me.

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

Martina has many songs dealing with abuse. Pleas check out Independence Day. She has many beautiful songs ❤

[@karenbiglow5212]

My husband taught 35 yrs & it was his work to turn it in . He went to houses to talk with parents. More than once we bought shoes. He coached track & would get those kids involved..

[@Almcingrid3663]

This one brings tears to my eyes everytime. I will never understand. Her song, "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" is my favorite because I've lived it.

[@stephenlynn7442]

Martina is amazing. Her voice and her choice of songs. Independence Day, God's Will, Broken Wing and Blessed are just a few of her incredible library of songs. You may recall that I told you that Loretta Lynn's story was the same as my mother's, ironically, my mother's maiden name is McBride. Again, however, no relation.

[@rickwelch8464]

As a kid born in 68 who didn't get to a safe place until 1980, this song and "Hell is for Children" by Pat Benatar both hit me very hard.

[@TNgirl546]

the man that wrote this song is loosely based it on a true story from a girl he knew when he was young. I saw Martina on a talk show where she talked about this. So sad and teachers should always report when they see a bruise on a child.

[@toniturk5556]

One thing about Martina she will sing about every topic that is awful. She has an amazing catalog of songs and not all of them are sad but she definitely covers topics that others won't

[@SaeedReacts.]

Respect that she tackles these topics. I also reacted to Independence Day, but its currently blocked.

[@lefty3141591]

A powerful song by a great singer. Thanks for a very human reaction. Sad Little Girl by John Michaele Montgomery is another but more hopeful song on a tough childhood.

[@roniboyd613]

❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

It is an amazing song and very important. Thanks for watching and the recommendation!

[@bella-xp7qd]

She has such a powerful voice for her 5'4" frame and those blues eyes wow. Where I live, it's a law teacher, school staff, and us first responders must report even suspected abuse.

[@emilywalker1389]

Gods Wills is a good song by Martina McBride won't be disappointed I swear

[@fabian4ever69]

Heartbreaking

[@markmurphy558]

If you can handle another song about child abuse, I strongly suggest Pay Benatar's HELL IS FOR CHILDREN. It really rocks. Pat was a trained opera singer married to the lead guitarist, still touring after 50 years

[@SaeedReacts.]

I believe that one is on my list. Hard topics, but from time to time i will be exploring these on the channel. Very important. Thanks for sharing it.

[@CommontSense]

Thank you for not shying away from an extremely difficult subject. That takes guts just to discuss it

[@SaeedReacts.]

Powerful song. Not an easy topic to cover, but so important. Thanks so much for watching!

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

Loved your reaction I love Independence Day and Broken Wing ❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for watching and the recommendations!

[@suzannepatterson5548]

This is the story of Martina’s niece. It is a true story.

[@firefighterchick]

No it's not. This is an internet rumor. She has confirmed this.

[@Perfect_Blend]

The little boy was actually an angel getting ready to take her to the other kids in heaven.

[@JillCrowe55]

This was written in remembrance of her niece

[@garyluchau432]

Never heard this song.😢 Oooo 😢😢😢

[@patwelch8187]

Go to the baby section of a cemetery, we have all seen the concrete angel tombstones.

[@robward7283]

Her live version of Sugar with her band is simply incredible… It’s a standout track on her live orbiting disc on To Venus and Back…. But, do yourself a favor and definitely check out her studio version of Sugar.. It’s different but great in its own right… Kinda always reminds me of something Prince would write.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Definitely want to hear the studio version!

[@BrittaLöwenstein]

Hi, Saeed! A so deep discribing and stirring song i never heard. Music can help all of us to see or see again what happens in the world around us - what a peaceful+powerful medium. Thank you for picking this song. Please think one day of my recommodation of Sarah Connor "Das Leben ist schön" (Life is wonderful) .She is one of the best german womens singers and fighted all' of her pubblic lifetime with depressions. But she loves to sing and shares her fears with her fans and draw the attention on it-that gives a lot of person courage. Have a nice weekend from Hamburg, Britta

[@boomeister2]

While you're going down this rabbit hole, you next story song should be Martina McBride - Independence Day (Official Video)

[@SaeedReacts.]

I reacted to it, but it is currently blocked. I put it on Patreon until that is resolved.

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

Heartbreaking. Watched a crime story yesterday where the parents gave her little daughter medication (grinded pills) in her food. She got so ill, was hospitalized numerous times, the community gave donations, food, ect to the "wonderful caring parents " but they didn't stop because of the attention and monetary support until a nurse saw the mom giving her child meds in hospital. Luckily she went to foster parents. I will never understand that. TX Saeed. Greetings from South Africa

[@SaeedReacts.]

It is so heartbreaking. This sounds like Munchausen by Proxy syndrome. Aweful. Greetings form Belgium

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

@@SaeedReacts. yes I agree. Told my husband the same thing

[@JillCrowe55]

Check out her song Gods Will. It’s beautiful ❤

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@leemiracle6840]

She did a crossroads with Pat Bennetar thats really good, they have alot in common.

[@heatherschall6470]

To me I don't know why the teacher didn't say anything cuz I used to work at a daycare and there were times that we'd have to call somebody cuz we suspect a child abuse and were what they call mandated reporters so that would have been the same way for the teacher

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

Teachers and health care providers are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse. I've made such calls a number of times. It can be frustrating when the abusers spin some BS story and we end up seeing the child in the ER again. Not always, but it does happen. It is better now than in the past, but still too many kids are caught up in abusive home situations. I still cry when I listen to this song 😭

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

Is a shame that children get caught in the problems of the parents, problems that they cant deal and they hurt their kids, alcohol and stress could do that,

[@ziggymarlowe5654]

@@patriciaalvareztostado8170 It's heartbreaking.

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

@@ziggymarlowe5654 Yes it is, kids shouldn't pay for the parents problems

[@jwhite3359]

In past few years this song is listed as the saddest country song displacing Hank William’s I’m so Lonesome I could cry which held that spot since 1950s. Superb songs but as Saeed said not for daily listening.

[@SaeedReacts.]

I must check out that song at some point too. Definitely songs that are not for every day listening. Thanks for watching!

[@staciemoisa4884]

This song is really great, and Martina's voice is incredible. However, That line about the teacher who "doesn't ask" always bothered me. I am now a retired teacher. First, if I saw those bruises, I would never have ignored it! I would have acted immediately, and I know I would have lost sleep over it. Secondly, it is the law to report it, so it is not even up to the teacher to decide. Unless you've taught school, you have no idea of what we saw every single day. I kept tabs on my kids, I checked in, I watched, I listened, and sadly, I sometimes cried. I bought clothes for students who were homeless, I bought school supplies, I gave lunch money more days than I could count, and I would do it all again.

[@gk5891]

"The Little Girl" - John Michael Montgomery Martina didn't start out intending to take on the difficult subjects in society. Somtimes you don't choose, but are chosen.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks for watching and the recommendation!

[@michellehubbard7865]

"WHY DID YOU LEAVE US"by NF

[@jerrywalters8885]

Also check out STATE OF MINE they do rock covers of country songs. Several but my favorite is the full 3 verse version of THUNDER ROLLS by Garth Brooks made with his approval

[@davidtullis2810]

Martina writes powerful songs about the sins of society. Teachers in those days were told to mind their own business

[@JenniferJones-d3h]

You are just precious. If you would like another great song with great voice and imagery, watch Jamie Johnson "In Color"

[@SaeedReacts.]

I reacted to it! Amazing song.

[@RonWeb7804]

From what I understand the gentleman that plays the priest at the graveyard wrote this song about his niece.

[@snowbabygirlpriv]

@@RonWeb7804 actually the song is about Martina McBride's niece who was abused and killed by Martina McBride's sister

[@firefighterchick]

​@@snowbabygirlpriv No, it's not. Please stop spreading this internet rumor. Martina has confirmed in interviews this is NOT true.

[@85wildangel]

Martina never wrote this song Concrete Angel" is a song written by Stephanie Bentley and Rob Crosby,

[@hansziegler2805]

Martina dedicated this song to her niece who died at the hand of her mother the name and head stone is real its marinas niece

[@cd72]

I remember Nov 1987...I was 15 in Winnipeg, Mb, Canada and our small team for volleyball won our division championships and we were so happy....and I thought my adopted father would be so proud of me...I was never great at sports but managed to make the team....anyways after our team celebrated I went home and got a savage beating from my adopted father. Afterwards in bed as I was crying out to God, I said, I wish I wouldn't wake up in the morning....I wanted to die....luckily a year later our family broke up and the authorities were called and he was eventually jailed...front page of the Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 12, 1990 read, "Ex missionary rubbed feces on daughter's face, court told!" This song makes me cry every single time for all those that silently suffered...

[@SaeedReacts.]

That's heartbreaking, sorry you had to go through that. Ps: I was born in november 1987.

[@cd72]

@@SaeedReacts. thanks

[@Budster8770]

Gods Will by Martina mcbride will get you

[@lauriivey7801]

This one is hard ...The backstory claims this song is about Martina's niece, but I can't locate confirmation of that (just a lot of 'I heard' comments) - either way, very sad but meaningful story.

[@memorywhitton5527]

Hello Mr.Saeed I'm a new subscriber to your reaction channel, you need to check out John Michael Montgomery it's called.... The little girl ....thank you for your reaction and I hope you have a blessed evening 🙏 sending you love from Lafayette Georgia 🍑

[@SaeedReacts.]

Thanks so much for subscribing! I will add this recommendation to my list. Have a great weekend!

[@memorywhitton5527]

@SaeedReacts. Thank You Sir. I promise your not gonna be disappointed, hope you have a blessed day 🙏 sending you love from Lafayette Georgia 🍑

[@jerrywalters8885]

Check out THE LITTLE GIRL by John Micheal Montgomery similar sad story but better ending......for some

[@SaeedReacts.]

That one is on my todo list!

[@bazkeen]

Very heart breaking song. 😞😞 Another one a bit along the same path is Pearl Jam's Jeremy. Another tough one

[@SaeedReacts.]

It is. Definitely will check that one out too at some point.

[@Budster8770]

Alyssa Lies By Jason Michael Carroll

[@SaeedReacts.]

I reacted to that song. Very powerful as well.

[@mikeswife5298]

We don’t deserve this world if we can’t protect these children

[@SaeedReacts.]

100%

[@shannonherb2048]

It sucks that this goes on everyday.

[@SaeedReacts.]

It is truly heartbreaking and infuriating.

[@shannonherb2048]

@@SaeedReacts. Yeah. We all have demons. Be cool and spread your message.

[@davephillips7209]

Martina is just amazing. Yep upsets me every time I see this, just pisses me off. She used her platform to raise social issues and spotlight those hidden problems. "God's Will", "Broken Wing", "Independance Day"

[@SaeedReacts.]

It definitely is powerful song and this subject gets me infuriated as well. I reacted to Independence Day, but it is currently blocked and on Patreon until that is resolved. Definitely want to check out the others as well. Thanks for watching!

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

When this song came out I was so amazed because it takes real courage to go against the stream. I love Martina McBride. The internet says that this is a true story in her own family. I am a survivor of child abuse and I have used my books and my voice to work with Not for Profits that work to stop and prevent child abuse. Thank you Saeed for your courage to react to this precious song.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Very powerful and heartbreaking song. Definitely relate to it as well. That is amazing you are doing that! Much respect!

[@riverdrop777]

Can't believe everything you see on the internet. That rumor started after someone took an interview answer out of context.

[@kathyritchie2996]

Saeed I am sorry and give prayers for you. Child Abuse I saw too much of as a RN Night emergency head Nurse. But I can identity with all of them. I was born dead to make it out of my Mother in 1952. I was forever different and from the time of my childhood knew my Mother's father was a pedofile that preyed on family as well as strangers. I watched my father/hero slowly die of a horrible brain cancer that took my hero into a unreognize animal howling for relief. Sixteen sucides in Father's and Mother's family made up my elementary years. Then I faced the community that for ever bullied my as an "outsider" till I escated at 17. Not all angels are concert. I became the crying RN on the shift with every new dead child. Some times you have to live with the pain of others all your life.

[@SaeedReacts.]

Sorry to hear about your many hardships, struggles and losses. Thanks for being here and sharing so honestly❤️

[@GailAllen-g2p]

This is a true story

[@SaeedReacts.]

Heartbreaking story, and sadly there are many like this one 😞

[@GailAllen-g2p]

@@SaeedReacts. this was about her niece

[@riverdrop777]

No. It's not. Please stop spreading this harmful rumor. I feel so terrible for Martina's sister who has endured these false allegations for years.

[@TNgirl546]

@@GailAllen-g2p This is NOT TRUE - It was written by a man that knew a small girl that was killed in his town when he was very young. Martina's sister is doing fine - do your research before posting.

[@RobinHardman-vv6kr]

This is true and it’s about Martina McBrides sisters child. It’s about her niece.

[@LoraHauschildt]

This is not true. Martina herself has said it many times. 😢

[@riverdrop777]

I feel so bad for her sister. I can't imagine being falsely labelled a child abuser/killer.

[@TNgirl546]

@@LoraHauschildt Exactly. People should do research before they post something like this.

[@jessedaniel6330]

great reaction saddest thing is this song was actually written about martina mcbrides niece whos mother killed her

[@SaeedReacts.]

That is heartbreaking

[@riverdrop777]

Not true. Please stop spreading this lie.

[@jessedaniel6330]

@@riverdrop777 it is true according to Martina McBride herself

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

From what I’ve read is that it’s a true story. Martina’s niece died by abuse 😢

[@riverdrop777]

It's based on a true story, but has NOTHING to do with her niece. Please stop spreading this horrible rumor.

[@BelleDede01]

According to McBride, this is a true story based on her niece who was abused by her mother (McBride's sister) and killed at the young age of 7. Her niece was Angela Carter and her name is on the stone in the cemetery.

[@riverdrop777]

None of this is true. Martina McBride didn't even write this song. Please stop spreading these horrible rumors.