Randy Travis -- On The Other Hand [REACTION/RATING]

[@lb3848]

Randy Travis sang many wonderful songs. This one is my favorite.

[@stevenrogers9170]

I believe Geroge Strait, and Randy Travis, both debuted around the same time. Both came in during a time when Country Music had strayed a bit from traditional roots. George Strait helped bring back the Cowboy into Country Music where as Randy Travis help bring back the good ole Country Boy. Both are Legendary.

[@ken12603]

George Strait's first album was in 1981 while Randy Travis didn't hit the scene until 1986

[@seguajardo1]

Randy Travis is classic!!! Love his music

[@nancybarnett8941]

R.I.P. Randy Travis you were absolutely amazing 😢

[@beatleschick1000]

Or, as I know, he is not dead. I think that’s a rumor. I know he had a bad stroke several years ago and will never be the same but I think he is trying to do tours again.

[@bethshadid2087]

Forever and ever, Amen 🙌

[@ritamead6318]

And him Diggin up those Bones!

[@alanhicks9351]

Randy's voice is great on this Song as well as it is on any song he sings!!!!! I met him right after he done a show for a company. I told him that I never heard him sound that great. He said that he always sounds his best on live showed. He was talking with me just like he knew me all his life. I have him in my prayers to see him make a complete recovery from the stroke he had !!!

[@doloresguyer4466]

I too, got a chance to meet Randy after a concert as he was leaving the casino in NJ . He was just as you said. So down to earth and talked like he knew you personally. That you were a life long friend. Randy never forgot how he too was a fan of his peers. So he was always gracious when time allowed to spend a few moments after shows. And even during his oncores he would sign autographs as he sang. Never losing a note . He loved performing for his fans. Randy has a book out about his life , I sugest if you haven't read it , than buy a copy, you will find it an amazing read.

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

The 80's was a tremendous growth time in country music. Randy Travis was a classic country artist that carried the torch forward along with all that was changing in radio and video. Once you hear that voice, you know it is Randy Travis!

[@kippytx]

He is awesome. About 5 yrs ago he had a stroke. Give the song Promises a listen. I could listen to him all day long. Good Intentions is another good song from that album.

[@leolucero2321]

1982 one of my favorite songs by him.. I had the privilege of meeting him in Santa Fe NM..

[@RockN2Country]

Hey Leo, very cool on meeting Randy, and even cooler that it was in Santa Fe.

[@loriemills8337]

I would give about anything to hear his voice again. Maybe someday. I was lucky enough to see him, George Jones and Patti loveless in concert in the late 80's it was an awesome concert.

[@keithkinkade4265]

You gotta do " Diggin Up Bones" !!! You're gonna love it.

[@jodyparrish637]

You can never go wrong with Randy!!

[@RockN2Country]

#truthiness!!

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Wonderful reaction. After Randy Travis started performing - he became my all time favorite male country artist - previous to Randy ; John Denver had been my favorite male country artist. Point Of Light has always been one of my favorites. "Favorite" could be so over-used but you can't go wrong with anything he has done. Keep up your Awesome work to make these wonderful videos.

[@sabbyvk424]

Randy Travis is a classic that will Never get old!! The Box, Promises, and 3 Wooden Crosses would be my top 3 favs of his. He has the type voice that grabs at your heart and pulls you in.

[@darleneperry8683]

I miss him so much. Love his music.

[@richardstump4582]

Randy ! Has A lot of Fantastic Song! This Song is My Favorite, Thank you Randy! God Bless!

[@fenlori]

What a voice .. pure country

[@secolerice]

That one is a classic! Real country!

[@marlahudgins7038]

What a terrific song

[@tompatrick6300]

This is the album I recommended you listen to start to finish. It is his astonishing debut album.

[@RockN2Country]

Hey Tom, I'm glad I got to a song on it at long last!

[@isthatwhatemptymeans8222]

Storms of life was Randy's debut album when he was a fresh faced kid bringing traditional country back around

[@carolyn64]

My mother was always one of Randy's biggest fan! Whenever she would hear his voice she would just go on about how much she loved him. She would be so sad to see his health condition now. Hopefully he'll get back to the best he can be.

[@RockN2Country]

@Carolyn Ryals I love that you know who and what your mother's favorite artists and songs were! Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the channel!!

[@squidder21]

Great reaction. Love this song

[@mikesavage2114]

His song Promises will give you chills.

[@CodyCloudWalker]

props to you for giving credit to the writer

[@myopicseer]

Love Randy Travis!

[@joycehenderson5497]

Absolutely fantastic!!! Joyce

[@middleage_maniac1692]

One of a kind voice.

[@debifambro1039]

I love Randy Travis ❤

[@marymoody5104]

Went to so many of Randy concerts....love him!!

[@phyllisb4634]

Love the simple,heartfelt message in a beautiful song. Good reaction.

[@pennyfoster9095]

love him and the song

[@ritamead6318]

His voice is smooth and smokey... Had forgotten how very handsome he was! Song deserves your rating... Thanks Don and Austin8693...

[@planojag595]

This is an amazing song from one of the best vocalists in country history. His timbre is so rich and natural that he makes it look so easy. The nuances that he throws into his delivery adds such value and you’d think he wrote all of his songs just because of how well he sings and delivers each one. Please react to his other songs Reasons I Cheat; Promises; and Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man. Randy is one of my top three favorite country artists and I hope that he continues to recover.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Love Randy Travis and this is a great song thanks🙏

[@elvisfan6475]

Randy Travis is such a great singer

[@cindiegrimm5983]

3 Wooden Crosses is on of my favorites. Randy was a great story teller, so sad he's lost it all now. Prayers for him.

[@jbs2763]

That was such a great record

[@lilwindex1632]

Keep up the great work...I love your videos

[@RockN2Country]

Thank you, lw!

[@dall2341]

Storms of life was just a regular album... But, in my opinion its his best.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

no regular albums have maybe one possibly two hits on them. Storms of Life had 3 top ten singles of "On the other Hand" #1 "Diggin up Bones" #1 1982 #6 and imo not one bad track on the album. The reasons I cheat, Storms of Life the title track are two excellent tunes that could have charted if they'd released them as singles.

[@doloresguyer4466]

@@Hobodeluxe960 I agree completely. Reasons I Cheat is a great piece of song writing. It's one of my favorite songs on the album, and one that Randy wrote . Back then labels would only release up to 4 songs off an album. But that entire album was full of hits , had the label been smart and released every song as a single. The album that a few of the songs came from was his Randy Traywick/Travis Live at The Nashville Palace. and recorded before he got a major label contract. But was full of Randy's originals. A few made it off that, onto some of his WB's albums. Send My Body, Promises, The Future Mr. Me, But others were really great songs too. Call Somebody Who Gives a Damn. If It Was Love That Kept You Here. One Last Time to name a few that I can remember off hand. I would like to see this guy listen to Reasons I Cheat and Storms Of Life too. I know he would really love them both since to me they are male songs. Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz were the writers of On The Other Hand, Deeper Then the Holler both songs became #1 hits. On The Other Hand was released twice before it became a #1 hit.

[@Spazzmatazzz]

OMG Randy was a pup here! Ohhh, I feel so old... lol

[@jasonsdodd]

One of the best songs of all time. That list is quite long but this is on it.

[@BOOMNERD51]

I agree on seeing the artist play. Nice reaction!

[@kathypellette2509]

Always loved Randy Travis, wonderful song!

[@johnhermes4112]

“Storms Of Life” is actually his landmark debut album. It started a string of very successful albums during the late 80’s and early 90’s.

[@ooey6283]

Another great reaction!

[@luvsknitting4378]

Thanks for keeping things real.

[@RockN2Country]

You're welcome, Deb---thanks for the encouragement!!

[@cindyphifer970]

Love Randy

[@patrickmbahi5177]

RANDY TRAVIS Forever and ever men official music video must do a video please its my favorite song!

[@fireballxl5328]

Thats why the ring is there. Folks used to tie a string on the finger to help remember something. The gold ring makes it permanent.

[@melissalove1112]

Yesssssssss ❣ preach 🙌👏🙏

[@southerngyrl5286]

Great pick LOVE LOVE LOVE me some Randy Travis!!! check out gene watson another oldie but goodie

[@Rickettson]

My absolutely favorite song from Mr. Travis is "Deeper then the Holler" a fantastic declaration of love song!

[@christinaalvarado1983]

Yes! My favorite Randy song!!!

[@ThatJunkman]

FYI, Randy release this song and it went to number 62, as his first Warner single. Then his second single 1985, reached the top 5, Warner made the risky move or re-releasing On the the Other, this time it went to number 5. Oh, the Storms of Life album is by far one of the best country albums ever. love to see you a do a review of it

[@brendaisajiw3417]

Such a great singer and the same for the traditional Country song!

[@codyclaeys2008]

Storms of life is his debut album

[@tbirdfan93]

I knew you like it man

[@rachelginter3616]

❤

[@toddhodges4405]

Wasn't a greatest hits album but was the best album, every song was good

[@jesseduke694]

It's a beautiful song! I remember when I was a kid & hearing it the radio! (& hell yes wemen are beautiful! I love em! I have ever since I found out they werent boys!)

[@RockN2Country]

Amen on all counts, my dawg!

[@louann7268]

Randy and Keith Whitley both recorded On the Other Hand Keith was first but RANDY released it has a single. They both brought back a true country sound in the 80s that we or I had been missing for a long time

[@beverlysanders4209]

He’s my favorite country artist so sad that he’s in the shape he is now and unable to sing

[@justingriffith735]

His Debut album!

[@ivansavoie3190]

I believe it was his first album and hit .

[@stephaniemiksell419]

My favorite Randy Travis song 😎❤️🇺🇸 Edited: do Picking Up Bones

[@christiekeaton155]

Bring out the Southern Comfort!! Look out liver. !!!❤

[@joshdanner5232]

If you look at a good portion of his hits, Paul Overstreet wrote them. He is a very under estimated hit song writer and singer.

[@theh2ohammer372]

Don, i got one for you to react to, i just heard it for the first time, and i love it. By Confederate Railroad, its called, "Bill's Laundromat Bar and Grill"

[@dannyh5563]

You should try Tom T Hall his writing is amazing.

[@WilAdams]

In case you did not know it, this song actually says the same thing that 'Almost Persuaded' (D. Houston) says. I also believe Keith Whitley wrote this song. Further, one of the things that makes Classic country what it is known for is the double entendre. Songs like the Kendells' hit 'Pittsburgh Stealers', or 'Afternoon Delight'.

[@doloresguyer4466]

No, the song was written by Paul Overstreet and Don Shclitz as were several of Randy's biggest hits. Forever and Ever Amen, Deeper Than the Holler,, to name two. Don and Randy wrote . Hero's and Friends. Another hit . Kieth Whitley recorded On The Other Hand first, that is how he was connected to the song.

[@the32712]

Three Wooden Crosses is a great one of his as well

[@kevingoff6161]

Check out Randy Travis song Promises.

[@amazed66]

Three Wooden Crosses is my favourite Randy Travis song but I like Josh Turner's version too and when they did it together it just topped everything.

[@amdmcollectibles1390]

Great review! You should add kacey musgraves to your list to react to. I suggest merry go round or space cowboy

[@RockN2Country]

I like Kacey a lot and have been listening to some of her songs. "Merry Go Round" is a good one that I've considered, so will put it on the list. Thanks!

[@nateeller2748]

Great song!! Disappointed that you haven't reacted to more Home Free!!

[@RockN2Country]

I'll get there!!

[@susiesanders4392]

tu ' all.

[@nightowl4137]

# 10. RANDY TRAVIS put country music back on the charts for my family. The new country 👎 lost it for us.

[@melissalove1112]

My new goal 😍 word 🤓

[@keithkinkade4265]

Come on man, this is a solid 10!

[@RockN2Country]

Glad you like it that much, Keith! My highest rating so far is Red Sovine's "Teddy Bear," which IIRC I gave a 9.8 to. After that I think I gave Miranda's song "Love Your Memory" a 9.5, so it's tough to break into the upper 9's. But Randy is the man, so maybe another song will hit me as high as you like this one. Good stuff!

[@scottdufc1]

I love youtube people are beginning to enjoy real music

[@teenystudioflicks1635]

Also give credit to songs of the eighties that brought monogamy forward in the decade of AIDS. These songs began to pass up the songs that promoted promiscuity as the decade neared the end and the number of cases of AIDS began to explode. They took monogamy off the shelf, after a couple of decades of retirement, and dusted it off for recirculation!

[@RockN2Country]

I like the way you think!!

[@ralphmingee5213]

Pocket full of gold is another great song. It was recorded by Vince Gill but is a great song to do a reaction video for

[@calf1100]

check out walked on water official video

[@rachelsabolis6633]

I would like to see you're reaction to Three Wooden Crosses.

[@you2449]

If you liked this, you'll (likely) enjoy The Storms of Life (the single. although the whole albums great too.)

[@child_of_gaia1836]

this is classic country not this R'N'B snap country thats all over the place now sadly real country is dead the only saving grace is outlaw country is still strong and thank the heavens for chris stapleton love your channel keep it up love from the U.K sadly with article 13 coming into europe i wont get to see your video's for much longer but until then you still have my viewing

[@bethshadid2087]

Now that's a real shame 😥. Good luck and blessings from Georgia 💯💒🌈👑💗

[@RockN2Country]

Man, I am bummed about Article 13, which I hadn't heard about until you mentioned it. Who initiated it?

[@child_of_gaia1836]

European parliament its all to do copyright its going to hit Facebook KZbin any multi media in Europe were you can share videos pictures if you don't own the full copyright you cannot show it or share it and that means coming into Europe or out of Europe but as I said until then keep it country.

[@sethsinclair5161]

Kip Moore - Bittersweet Company

[@kathypellette2509]

Can you plz review the song Lets Keep it That way by Anne Murray

[@19ashe86]

YOU SHOULD DO THE KEITH WHITLEY VERSION!

[@chrismcgrath6704]

More Rhiannon Giddons PLEASE !

[@DebraJ-zw2wx]

The women screaming in the background. LORD

[@MrDnefshdovr35]

Don, check out the Davisson Brothers song Po Boyz

[@carolinemackenziemacdonald1157]

One of my all time favourite singers and love that song - how sad he took the stroke but nothing seems to stop him from trying to sing again and good luck to him x A good honest song which is a change = as you say he let the story speak with that awesome voice bringing it home - love it Don xx I dont think he wrote that one xx - good reaction and expected a good ratin which yu have given it xx I would call this song a real real country song - one that is pure and true and the band played such a good part in all this as they sounded so like a real country band when one can hear the words and the band compliments him so much xx have I made sense here in wht I am tryin to say????

[@757optim]

Randy's best - this one or Three Wooden Crosses? Tough call.

[@jefftappan2803]

If you want something that's funny and a little dark as well, listen to " Still Gonna Die " by the Old Dogs. Waylon Jennings, Mel Tillis, Bobby Bare, and Jerry Reed.

[@RockN2Country]

@Jeff Tappan Thanks for the rec--it's on the list now. Give me some time since the list is long, but I'll get to it.

[@jefftappan2803]

@@RockN2Country Absolutely. As an OTR truck driver, I've got nothing but time.

[@ElChupacabra77B]

I don't know why, but it seems to me that the person who is critiquing/reacting/or commentating to these country videos kinda reminds me of John Schneider when he makes certain expressions. I don't know if he has hair underneath that hat, but if he had a blond wig, or removed his hat, I could easily mistake him for John. But I think he gave a rather accurate description of the video though.

[@RockN2Country]

That would be me, and if I ever lose my direction in life I might get a blond wig and begin impersonating John. Ha!

[@fredmertz3981]

Charley Pride - "I'll be leaving alone"

[@RockN2Country]

@fred mertz Oh yeah, that’s a great song. I reacted to it about a month or two ago.

[@rawsko0316]

Old footage....it was just 40 years ago lol

[@Hobodeluxe960]

But on the other hand, there's her big old man, he reminds me of someone who would not understand...

[@BitterBetty76]

😂😂😂

[@bettybryson4384]

Have you met Randy, he’s good.