Porter Wagoner -- Cold Hard Facts of Life [REACTION/RATING]

[@mikebarnett9012]

Don, thank you for this re-up. This is my favorite Porter Wagoner song, the idea of it being left on the cutting room is frightening. This was written by Bill Anderson and is a brilliant example of country song writing. It also made me recall another of my favorite 'murder ballads'. Its called " I'm Gonna Kill You" and it's by Wynn Stewart. I don't believe you've reacted to Wynn, who was a big part of the Bakersfield sound but we, general give Buck and Merle most of the credit today. If you don't want to do a murder ballad he had a very uplifting love song called "It's Such a Pretty World" it was one f my mom's favorite country songs.

[@cliffordbarnes1631]

Now there is a bell ringer Mike! Love Wynn Stewart personally, you mother also had good taste but personally I prefer the murder ballad’s…….

[@melaniedeal3518]

My favorite Porter Wagoner song is Carol County Accident.

[@RockN2Country]

@Melanie Deal Here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIGTfKyQbrR4r8U

[@flomurdock]

wOW, THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT YOU DO BEST. Just love it when you go deep into these stories, and I can see everything coming in your face, Please do more of them.

[@debragentry1601]

Don the look on your face was priceless while listening to this! Love it

[@jamesjarrell8185]

Ah boy that is awesome and I like all of Porters songs, what a way with words and the truth, Don you could do all of his and I will never get tired of em🤗👏💯👍

[@jennifursun3303]

sad but true stories about guys and gals

[@keithkimmeysr953]

I JUST CANT LET YOU SAY GOODBYE AND BANKS OF THE OHIO FIRST MRS JONES All 3 by Porter Wagoner

[@cliffordbarnes1631]

Great reaction Don. It is great the way you bring back the oldies… Also the “Nudie Suits” (real name) were the rage for Country artists back in the day. As for the song, I can relate to cold hard facts but sometimes it is better to just shake your head and walk away

[@mikebarnett9012]

They were called *Nudie Suits* because Nashville tailor Nudie Cohn designed and made them.

[@mikemassie9856]

Bill Anderson song writing at its best I love the reaction keep up the good work

[@bwilliams463]

There are no country songs like this, anymore. Lone, Jealousy and Murder used to be perfectly acceptable themes for songs in the good ol' days. Some other prominent titles of this type of song are Charley Prtide's 'The Snakes Crawl At Night,. Johnny Horton's 'Springtime In Alaska,' and Hank Snow's 'Miller's Cave.'

[@900milesfromnormal3]

Porter's suits were (at least usually) designed by a man named Nuta Kotlyarenko, due to his first name he became known as Nudie, and his suits became known as Nudies.

[@642lin]

nothing like a good old killing song

[@ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed]

Killer song. (Pun intended)

[@Dion-rz3fz]

Porters recitation called HOUSE OF SHAME, would be a good one to critique. I think it is just about his best recitation. Maybe you would consider it.

[@terrywoodyyc]

That's a great song I hadn't heard in a while. And Porter's suits were certainly something! They were tailored by Nudie Cohn, and Porter said he had accumulated 52 of them by 2006 - average cost between $11,000 and $18,000. For those prices you know they're going to look outstanding!

[@stephanie.steph1]

I see you enjoy the storytelling type of country songs, I’d love to see you react to a song called “Johnny Valentine” by Claude King. It has a similar type of feel as this song does but I won’t explain any further as I don’t want to spoil your listening experience if you one day choose to listen to it.

[@flomurdock]

Heres one to try - Mr. Jones by Big Al Downing

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

Porter was the king of the dark songs, i used to have a whole album of them they collected of all his murder ballads and sad powerful songs

[@joanyow7952]

POrter still owned his first Nudie suit and they still fit per {Porter)

[@oldermusiclover]

watch out guys when you fool around with a married lady

[@warrenburlingame1172]

A perfect example of how to write a real country song

[@extashery]

Post A Stranger's Story

[@oldermusiclover]

do Satisfied Mind

[@BelleDede01]

Unfortunately, since there is no place to leave a comment that has nothing to do with the video you're watching at the time, I would LOVE for you to do a reaction to Leroy Van Dyke's song The Auctioneer. I've seen another reactor react to it and he was floored so I'd like to see your perspective on this great story and song. It is amazing and truly one of my favorites too (have it on my playlist and it is one heck of a good driving song too ;)) Thank you and as always, love from Canada. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poHUq5mfmtiigLs

[@terryhenry62]

You could stay out of the picture while Portor sings

[@Dion-rz3fz]

Totally disagree! If I want to watch Porter with no one in the picture I will just watch a regular video of Porter doing his song. This video is for those who want the REACTION to the song, and the critique. Would not be near as effective or entertaining without the gentlemen's reactions as the song plays. If you dont like it, you need to just watch the song being sung without the critique.