Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)

[@7spadefish7]

Alan said he held the pen, God wrote the words.

[@MrsColumbo823]

That gave me chills. Thank you.

[@Meowgismom]

I absolutely believe that

[@BeckyTodd-xy7cd]

I heard that

[@debbiewaters5153]

Yep for sure! Alan is one of the best song writers ever!!!!!

[@paulyjbluey6408]

I believe that

[@toniperez5406]

Alan Jackson released this song live on an award show following 9/11 and you could hear a pin drop. So moving.

[@jackpassananti3300]

IIRC is was the next day. i cant imagine writing a great song, let alone in a few hours

[@LizKelso]

I remember watching this live. Cried my eyes out

[@meganhutcheson5867]

Yep, the first time we performed this song was at the CMA’s.

[@matthewdooley7855]

@@LizKelso I still cry every time I hear it.

[@CalCut-dj7kv]

Everything changed that day. In this conscience, We allowed our constitutional freedoms To be subjected to outside Disection.

[@jenniferlehman326]

I remember pulling one of those heroes out of all that rubble. We all had tears coming down our faces as we took him out of all that rubble with complete reverence. But every single person that brought that firefighter out of that rubble, Firefighter Kevin O'Roarke, Station 2, Brooklyn, had tears streaming down their faces. 3000 people died that day, but you don't ever hear about the hundreds that have passed away since then. All due to Cancers related to Asbestos. I know this because I lost my husband to Asbestos Cancer. Because he was there as well. With 4 Search and Rescue dogs that were also Cadaver trained. We were at Ground Zero for 3 weeks. I have not been back to New York since. I know myself. I would not see that beautiful memorial that is there now, I would still see all of that destruction and have all the sensory smells come back in an instant. I don't ever regret being there helping. And I'd do it again, if it happened. But the losses are still going on. THAT HAS TO BE PUT OUT THERE!! Because a lot of people don't know that fact at all !! Your friend, the now Retired Paramedic in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@lauraclark427]

Thank you for being there, and for all that you and your husband and your dogs did. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@brianclassen5221]

Thanks. Nobody talks about all the construction and Iron workers who helped and are suffering the same fate as FD and LE.

[@leannmiller7153]

@jennferlehman326 Thank you and your husband, and all the others, for your help and sacrifice. I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband. It’s so important to keep advocating for those suffering from the effects of 9/11. There are no words to properly convey how heartfelt my gratitude is❤️

[@MargaretFortner-z8q]

Thank you for your service. .

[@epfanforever]

All I can say, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!!

[@thereseborneman2377]

I cry every time I hear this song I remember exactly where I was

[@kristie825]

Same

[@nicolecollins6570]

Same, and I was sitting here singing along, with my husband saying "why are you making yourself cry again?"

[@toddoglesby9849]

@@thereseborneman2377 me too

[@sharikraft1706]

Same❤

[@ThatsillyChickBeth]

Yes! I can tell you what I did that whole day! Our local newspaper ( The Courier-Journal in Louisville Kentucky) printed a paper for the evening. And they hadn't done that probably in 40 years by that time. My parents still have their copy.. I remember sitting in the kitchen at my parents house(they had a TV in their kitchen) and I literally sat there from like 10:00 a.m. until like 11:00 at night. I remember the Red Cross doing emergency donations for blood and supplies.

[@shaneseidenstricker5664]

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

[@aaroncoffman88]

Thank you. I couldn't remember the specific book, chapter, and verse from the Bible

[@donna7059]

One of my favorite verses. I wrote this verse on the framing for the family room as my home was being built.

[@missd9785]

I believe since Love is the greatest perhaps Hope and Faith are 2 and 3. Faith is the substance of things hoped for.

[@rgsaul3]

Love is the greatest because when we live in heaven we will not need faith or hope. Faith and hope will be realized and all that will remain is love.

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

Another good song about 9/11 is Have You Forgotten by Darryl Worley.

[@jerellbond6228]

Now see, you said you remember how our country came together that day. No one cared about politics that day, who was on what side, or gender identity, or anything. People just held each other, prayed for everyone, loved everyone…..it shouldn’t take something like this to happen for everyone to come together. We should always be that way towards everyone

[@janettamcgee8124]

The leaders of our government (Democrat, Independent, Republican, etc.) do not want us to love and get along with one another. If we all get along and quit fighting amongst ourselves then we will start paying attention to what THEY are doing with OUR money. They can't risk that. They can't afford that to happen. So, they just keep dividing us. This is what my parents taught me back in the 1970s. Still true. Always remember: Red and yellow, black and white, we are precious in His sight.

[@RedneckJesus513]

yep. that day, and the days immediately after, we weren't democrat or republican, liberal or conservative, black or white, we were AMERICAN. Wish this country could come together like that today.

[@joe6913111111]

Alan Jackson wrote this just days after sep 11

[@brendajackson913]

He actually wrote it that night but didn't want to record it to quickly, he didn't want to seem to want to make money off of it.

[@waybackj]

​@@brendajackson913 Failed.

[@boomeister2]

@@brendajackson913 (From Wikipedia) Alan Jackson had gone for a walk, came in and discovered the news of the attacks on television. He immediately wanted to write a song expressing his thoughts and emotions, but he found it hard to do so for many weeks. "I didn't want to write a patriotic song," Jackson said. "And I didn't want it to be vengeful, either. But I didn't want to forget about how I felt and how I knew other people felt that day." Finally, on the morning of Sunday, October 28, 2001, he awoke at 4 a.m. with the melody, opening lines, and chorus going through his mind. He hastily got out of bed, and sang them into a hand-held digital recorder so as to remember them later on. Later that morning, when his wife and children had gone to Sunday school, he sat down in his study and completed the lyrics. You are right about one thing. Initially, Alan felt squeamish about recording it, much less releasing it as a single, because he disliked the idea of capitalizing on a tragedy.

[@shelleytorok1406]

​@@waybackj He donated the proceeds to 9-11 survivors/families

[@LisaPoole-z6r]

❤

[@Mko007]

That day every single American CAME TOGETHER forward to today it is a stark reminder what has happened to our country since then. This is a beautiful song. And the greatest is LOVE

[@scooby92571]

I wish we all could go back to Sept 12th. The day we all stood together., no matter skin color, religion, political preference.

[@usmom1113]

@@scooby92571 I agree but with the lies and hate that come from the MSM and Democrat party on a daily basis I don't think it will happen again during our lifetime.

[@bobertforher]

Our country would not reunite the same if this happened today. That is a sad thing for me to say. The generation that does not remember 9/11 have no idea and so many are full of hate and lack belief in God.

[@williamstone2626]

Sept. 12, 2001: The country is more united than we've ever been Sept, 25, 2024: More divided than we've ever been.

[@janiceervin428]

I'd suggest that the far left pendulum swing into transgenderism, after birth abortion, unlimited genders and an unrealistic lean into subjective emotional, illusive reality, "I identify as..." and "let's move into the future unburdened by what has been" (ignoring the clear historic understanding that those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it!) have lended much to the divide. In addition, the socialist position Re the vaccine ("you can not leave your home." "You can not open your church" "you can not be with your dying loved one", "you MUST inject something into your body so that I "feel" safe" etc., (for an untested emergency use authorization product pushed by big pharma, in a public private partnership involving our govt figures) ALL played a role toward divisiveness. Sadly, this untested vaccine product was FORCED into the arms of our military, athletes, health service workers and more, forcing people to choose between family or jobs, creating a shaky economy, while the pipeline was shut down, causing the loss of more than 100,000 American jobs and shifting industry... there were the floyd blm riots... the open borders... the Americans who were threatened to NOT help at the border, from truckers to cowboys to bikers... so much. Yeah. Our "leaders" manufactured divisiveness. Suddenly anyone who spoke logically from a true scientific base was considered "racist" or "murderer" or some other label. Truly? Man, at core, just wants to live and love. This stuff is disordered and unnatural to human nature and should be questioned at core. All said in peace and love.

[@miamired1]

Very sad that we are so divided. Prior to 2016, we knew that historically Democrats and Republicans rarely agreed on all, but somehow we almost always worked things out. We did not always agree on actions of our own party, and we openly said so. While we knew to never expected perfection out of any of our elected officials, we knew the most important thing was how mistakes were handled. We never treated a POTUS as though he was some sort of chosen messiah with good reason.

[@kerodelkigh]

all planned by the NWO,

[@usmom1113]

@@miamired1 The MSM and the Democrat party constantly do everything they can to divide our country and the last 31/2 years have shown us that Democrats don't care about Americans.

[@RushFanatic87]

@@miamired1 that’s precisely why I left the two-party system.

[@brennandye2644]

You need to listen to the version with the people's phone calls to their loved ones as they were dying. If you can make it through that one without crying you deserve a medal.

[@lgarnes1]

😲 I didn't even know that was out there. I have to look for it now, even though I know it will tear me up.

[@karenollek459]

Agreed. I couldn't even breathe after hearing that one.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

I love that we can still talk about God in country music.

[@kitsune303]

That's about the only place.😐

[@jsjazz12]

You can talk about God, the only person stopping you is you.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

@@jsjazz12 I didn’t literally mean you can’t, I’m saying it’s celebrated, not mocked, in the country world.

[@miamired1]

We have never been banned from saying "God" in music.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

@@miamired1 I didn’t say it was banned, but no mainstream record labels outside the country genre will produce it.

[@jasonstacy5587]

He received a standing ovation at the Grammy's when he performed this there in 02.

[@juliehatley4275]

Wasn't that in October of 2001? I remember him writing this and it being debuted just a few weeks after 9/11 happened. My memory isn't that great tho.

[@savmom1]

​@@juliehatley4275 Yes it was 01. I just watched the video.

[@juliehatley4275]

@@savmom1 thank you, I remember watching it that night. It was such a moving performance!!! I've seen Alan in concert ten times now, fortunate enough to have met him once. I hope I can get in one more concert before he wraps up his last tour.

[@shelbykarst7072]

What’s crazy is he wasn’t originally going to release the song because it was so personal for him. But a friend or a music agent heard it and convinced him to sing it at a reward show shortly after 9/11 because it was a message everyone needed to hear at that time.

[@juliehatley4275]

@@shelbykarst7072 I remember hearing that, and I'm so grateful that he was convinced to release it. It was a song that we all needed so desperately and no better person to write it than Alan Jackson. Brilliant songwriter, composer and musical talent.

[@Turnermama]

This came from Alan's heart ❤️ We all remember where we were.

[@Horrble-pg1so]

im in 2024, having heard this songs TONS of times, still gets my eyes welling up. such a moving song. a day that i will never forget

[@josephtretteen3970]

watched the live broadcast of this song and it moves me just as much if not more every time.

[@MiddleAgedBob]

I remember where I was. I was a corporal in the US Army stationed in Baumholder, Germany. I was in charge of my company’s admin office. The office was on the top floor of the barracks that I lived in, so VERY short commute to work. The First Sergeant’s office was down the hall and she came into my office and told me a plane had hit the WTC. We all assumed it was an accident or maybe a suicidal pilot of a small plane. As we were talking my phone rang and it was my friend who worked at our battalion HQ. He said, “Dude, did you hear about the planes hitting the WTC?!” I replied, “Plane, but yeah. That sucks.” He said, “No, PLANES. A second one just hit a little while ago.” My blood went cold and I looked up at my First Sergeant and told her. Without saying a word she left my office and came back with our company commander, who also had an office on our floor. “Your room is in this building, right?” He asked. “Yes, sir” I replied. He asked if I had a TV, and after I replied in the affirmative, he said “let’s go.” As we walked down the stairs to my floor I remember feeling surreal, and also thinking, “I sure home my room is clean.” The three of us then stood in my room watching the horror unfold on my TV. A little later that day the base was put on lock down and all leaves and passes were cancelled. That was the last day that I belonged to a “peace time” Army.

[@jeanniemetiva6745]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇲

[@jenniferlehman326]

Thank you for your service, Sir. From the daughter of a Canadian Military Veteran who served during the Cold War, I'm a Retired Paramedic, but on 9/11 I was active service, and went down to Ground Zero with my husband and 4 Search and Rescue dogs who were also Cadaver trained. We found survivors, and we found heroes. I personally helped pull out a firefighter, and I can tell you Sir, there wasn't a dry eye amongst us as we reverently lifted him out of the rubble of Tower 1. His name was Firefighter Kevin O'Roarke, Station 2, Brooklyn. One of the many heroes that died that day. Thank you again, for your service, to your beautiful country. My neighbor to the south. From the daughter of a Canadian Military Veteran and a now Retired Paramedic in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@kcallamajaji]

@@jenniferlehman326 Thank YOU for your service. I can't even begin to express my feelings for you and the other first responders. I hope you are well.

[@sandraturner4539]

Thank you so much for your service. God bless you 🙏

[@matthewdooley7855]

Thank you for your service, sir.

[@ginaaills2088]

I love and adore your show. Please, never forget who you are. ❤❤❤❤

[@pleutron]

Alan wrote this with & about love. Toby wrote his songs on Sept-11with anger & pride. I love all of those songs and understand the love & the anger.

[@Kepi_Kei]

I was having my morning coffee, turned on the computer. Saw a message OMG NEW YORK. Rather than reading the message I turned on the TV a second before the 2nd plane hit. I didn't realize at first it was live. My sister was a flight attendant and for a while no one knew what airlines were involved. I called my mom because she always knew her schedule, and she picked up the phone hysterical. She was just getting ready to call the airlines because my sister was in New York. The horror and fear we felt was agonizing but ultimately thank God we found out she was not involved. I felt immense relief, but also immense sorrow for the victims and their loved ones. A day none of us will forget.

[@machtshnel]

I know that feeling i was a aircraft mechanic for United Airlines at the San Francisco Airport/Maintenance base. I had worked with both the flight crews on gripes just a few months before. Also 1 of our work groups boy friend was aboard flight 175 deadheading home. So everyday I hear people keep forgetting that fateful just makes me so angry and sad

[@normaedietrich9410]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@jtobi01]

I was in second grade and we had just started on grammar when the principal rolled a TV into our room and went, "You need to see this." There was a girl a year ahead of me in school who had to be carried out of her class (we were all watching it in our classrooms) because her dad was a pilot and he was supposed to be flying a plane to New York at the time and she couldn't remember what plane/flight number. His flight had been delayed due. He never left the state. We weren't allowed to go out for recess that day. We just ate lunch and went back to our classrooms. We literally did nothing other than watch the news. My mom, sister, and I sat in line for gas for over an hour after school. And my dad didn't go to work that day. We lived in Oshkosh, WI at the time and our whole city was scared for weeks afterwards because everyone thought we might be a target because of Oshkosh Truck.

[@sandraturner4539]

A simple song but so powerful. Thank you Alan.

[@jenniferlehman326]

Always Remembered, Never Forgotten.

[@kitsune303]

But most have forgotten. 😒

[@jenniferlehman326]

@kitsune303 Yes, but those of us who remember must be the story tellers, and NOT let people forget. That is our responsibility now. If nothing else, it honors everyone who died that dreadful day, and all who have fallen since. Here in Canads, kids are taught about Terry Fox, a national hero, whose foundation in his name has raised over $750 million dollars for Cancer Research, and the bombings of 9/11, and why we had 197 soldiers ride the Highway of Heroes. They are taught about it from grade 2 up!! So, they will know, respect, and most of all, never forget that these things happened in the first place. Watch a video called Operation Yellow Ribbon. It will explain why we Canadians are the way we are. And it is that way across this country. From all 3 territories to all 10 provinces that make up Canada. Jenn 💖

[@VickiLee-f7z]

Alan Jackson is a treasure.

[@mymacintyre]

I was in NY when we were attacked. My son was in the military. Heartbreaking and scary. I will never forget that day. We need peace in the world. My son retired from the military after serving 24 years and now my grandson is active duty. My husband was in the army during the Viet Nam war. I don't want to go through that again.

[@nursesida]

I saw Alan Jackson a few months ago 20+ years later, his voice is just as rich as it was when this was realeased.

[@UniqueCuriousMakeupArtist]

I’m the same age as you. I was in Army Combat Medic Training, Fort Sam Houston, TX. My classmates and I were taking the EMT, Emergency Medical Technician, Test. Once completed, we were sent to another classroom/building across the way. When I walked into the second classroom to wait for other soldiers finishing the test, the room was black; my eyes were adjusting from the brightness of the outdoor light. The room was eerily quiet. I finally found an empty desk and looked around. No one was talking. No one was moving, their eyes were fixated on the TV screen at the front of the room. When I looked at the TV; I saw the towers spewing out smoke. I intently listened to the news casters commenting on what was unfolding live, while also reading the words scrolling at the bottom of the screen. My heart dropped, but I was also in soldier mode. I maintained my composure. I knew this act of terrorism was going to cause war; within a year after graduating Combat Medic Training, my medic skills would be put to the test. I was sent to Balad, Iraq, “Mortaritaville “, with constant mortars coming in all day, especially night. I did not come back the same person I innocently was. It changed me… for better or worse. You can’t unsee or unhear your experiences. You’re merely in survival mode day in and day out, for a year, which developed PTSD, but I say this from the depths of my soul, I’d do it all over again! I did it for America. I did it for you.! ❤🤍💙 I had been med evacuated to the rear because of the stressors of Iraq, being in constant Combat Medic Mode. I mobilized as a Size 8; I came back a Size 0. I was given an Honorable Discharge and they sent me on my way, feeling lost, like a failure, like a defective soldier, no longer able to serve my country, something I was so proud to do, and I’m still proud to of served. I’m 100% Disabled, something that I also had to fight for, Veteran of Foreign War. Once a soldier, always a soldier. 🫡🇺🇸 Thank you for your kind and validating words. I love your videos, bravely sharing your stories, and giving honest feedback, live. Your mother would be proud of you. She is proud of you. God Bless 🙏🏻

[@samifabre2359]

I feel ashamed to just say thank you & bless you. We've never met, but God will know my prayer is for you and all of the others. Bless You.

[@UniqueCuriousMakeupArtist]

@@samifabre2359 Thank You for your support, prayers, and blessings. I respect your honorable respects. Thank You! 🙏🏻 🇺🇸

[@JeanetteFaith]

Thank you for your story and for your service. I was a Medic as well and stationed in San Antonio for training. I joined during Vietnam.

[@UniqueCuriousMakeupArtist]

@@JeanetteFaith My heart entirely goes out to, from the depths of my soul. The challenges, indescrepencies, lack of understanding from the American people that you just served, full force, to protect, was such an injustice! I salute you to putting yourself on the line to save other soldiers during a horrific war. You have my upmost respect! Once a soldier, always a soldier. It’s engrained in our very beings. Thank you for your sacrifice!!! 🫡🇺🇸

[@UniqueCuriousMakeupArtist]

❤️Thank you ❤️

[@JenA-cq6ci]

I remember so clearly when he performed this on the CMA awards. Sobbing. Still brings the same feelings back.

[@ms.lisamarie82]

I remember seeing him sing it live the first time when it was still really fresh. I remember every single moment about that day. Where i was for the 1st 2 planes, and the sounds around me even the smells when the 3rd went down. Still gives me chills.

[@ramonaljensen]

I am right there with you. I not only remember WHERE I was but how everything seemed to stop! I can tell you what I was wearing and that I felt guilty about going and grabbing food that night. When it started again smells, sights, problems were all different. The world was different.

[@Shortsac72]

Here we go! One of the greatest songs written in modern history. I will never forget where I was! As Chef de Partie @ a Delta at that time; I got the "go ahead" from corporate to get groceries & linen on a Tug headed for Gander with supplies. "OPERATION YELLOW RIBBON"; Those planes over the Atlantic had to be grounded somewhere and Gander was it.. THOUSANDS of new temporary residents land in a small town within hours. People to be fed, housed, sleeping etc. I do not say that I did a miniscule amount in comparison to the folks of Gander. God bless them all! Greatest people on the planet!

[@alitram5942]

We had planes diverted to all Canadian Airports that horrific day. Gander went far and above to assist.

[@shelleytorok1406]

As a Canadian, still soooo proud of how Gander stepped up ❤❤

[@francismcknight724]

I'm an Australian but even now I could take you to the exact spot I was standing when I first heard about this. Such a tragic day. While other artists sang about retaliation Alan sang about family and love

[@Thom1973]

Alan Jackson debuted the song at the 2001 Country Music Association Awards and claimed he was inspired to compose it in the middle of the night shortly before the performance.

[@justmejoy124]

Of all my years this day is the one day that will always seem just like yesterday when I recall the details of how I come to learn what was happening and where I was and what it made me feel. My heart sank and went out to all that was involved. I revisit that thought yearly still when that date rolls by...even now it stirs me. Sadly just the aftermath of having to breathe the air of that day has taken so many more lives of fire fighters and innocent bystanders even 2 decades later as I've come to learn. Love sent to all that lost their lives 🇺🇸🌹& also to those who survived and lost loved ones. Never to comlare by no means but in a sense we all lost something that day but if anything it brought us closer together to 🧡🇺🇸🤝

[@eurofritz4617]

I was at work just a few miles from the Pentagon and a friend in the neighborhood called my boss after the NY planes to tell us to turn on a TV. While in shock watching the events in NY unfold it was another level when the Pentagon was hit just down the road. RIP to everyone who died because of this attack.

[@maryvickery90]

I worked in Crystal City as an Intelligence Analyst for the Department of Defense at that time. It was strange driving by the Pentagon everyday after and seeing the destruction. I remember that day like it was yesterday

[@taylor1982100]

I am an Iraqi war veteran and you sir know what is up, thank you for the entertainment man!

[@757optim]

We love Alan Jackson. Praying for his health and hearing more music from Alan.

[@dphillips705]

Unfortunately he's being forced to retire for hereditary muscle and bone issues from his parents

[@ouachitawoman]

"and the greatest is LOVE"

[@sandraturner4539]

That is so true.

[@Marc_donkey]

I was in rehab . Working on getting my head straightened out , I remember this day . I was the one who felt alone in a room full of people. Been sober now for 24 yrs

[@Okaywhatever82]

Congrats on your 24 years. 9/11 I picked up my 10 year chip. The timing of those two events was a stark reminder that it absolutely was not about me. Humbled in a way I couldn’t have been otherwise. A friend’s daughter checked herself into rehab shortly after 9/11. She said that she had almost no feelings about 9/11, she was that numb. Watching everyone else’s pain she knew she was in serious trouble.

[@tammycordrey9317]

I was one who told you to react to it. He is remembering what Jesus teaches up lifting up one another in times such as that. God is good, God is faithful, GOD IS LOVE!!! May the glory of God be with and yours always.

[@toddoglesby9849]

I cry every single time I hear this beautiful song.

[@kalemorrow2243]

Me too. And I'm Canadian.

[@stormet54]

Tears in my eyes whenever I hear this song. Great reaction!

[@jayce711]

You need to out Alan's Here In The Real World. I believe it was his 1st #1 hit. His songwriting is second to none! He writes real stuff!

[@quadmama22]

I will never not cry when I hear this song. I know where I was and what I was feeling. That never goes away.

[@shenacooks]

You should go back and watch the CMA awards where he first sung this. It really hits home.

[@Cobalt_Dragon0716]

The CMA's, NOT the Grammys.

[@shenacooks]

@@Cobalt_Dragon0716 oops, your right

[@LovesLabs]

Cried so hard during this tragedy and again when I first heard this song…and every time I hear it every since then.

[@lgarnes1]

STILL makes me ugly cry. I'll never forget fearing for my husband. He was in the military overseas while I was at home.

[@jensmith323]

"faith ..hope are a few things HE gave us....THE GREATES IS LOVE

[@janinegallacher9773]

I cry every time I hear this. My heart goes out to all the people who lost loved ones. I know exactly what you were saying when you talked about that feeling we all had that day. Confusion, disbelief, even fear. This song is so emotional.

[@Erinn215]

I love this song. I can't listen to it without shedding tears. I'll weep with you brother ❤

[@vivien408]

I always cry 😢 😭 when I hear this song "RIP" "god bless them all" 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@debbers]

I was watching Regis and Kelly when it happened, Regis tried to comfort everyone! They stayed with the news the entire show so I watched with them! I use canning jars for drinking glasses too, awesome! Your reaction was spot on!

[@kellykeegan3569]

Tear up every time I hear this song. Alan is one of the greats. And I will never forget…ever.

[@michellejackson6679]

I remember watching his performance at a country awards show.. literally 2 and half of 3 weeks after 9/ll.. I cried.. it was so profound and the perfect song to reach everyone in our country.. Thank you Alan Jackson for giving us this song that still today makes us think and remember.

[@suzannezethner8180]

I wish we, as Americans, could come together ❤️ again like we were then..... 😢 Now I just lock myself in my house 🏠 😐

[@jsjazz12]

There are so many great people in our country. More good than bad.

[@ladylocust1118]

He is an extraordinary songwriter and singer. And yes, this is a superb example.

[@YesByBeading]

Omg you haven't even started and i'm crying already. It's a beautiful song. I became a member just in time lol

[@vickieswearingen2610]

I got tickets to c Alan Jackson at Houston Livestock show and Rodeo at the Astrodome! It was 5 months after 9/11! When they introduced him, pitch black n the dome, he started the song n the darkness, spotlight shined on a gigantic flag at the top of the dome! Then Alan started with the lyric, where were u! By the time the song finished, not a dry eye in the house and I can't tell u how long the cheers and standing ovation was, but it was a beautiful experience to just turn and everyone was hugging! To b part of that was something, I tell ya!

[@daleharmon8521]

Yes, this song still brings tears and hits hard!

[@sddRd68]

By far my favorite Alan Jackson song ❤❤❤❤

[@jenniferbeard6886]

This song makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME! I was at work and we didn’t even have a radio. We got calls telling us what was happening. Telling us get a radio on now.

[@christinabishop2533]

I was in a break for a refresher training class in the Air Force when 9/11 happened. I had a similar reaction when I saw the after effect of the first crash. I had just grabbed a soda and was on my way back to the hanger when I looked back at the tv as the second plane hit. I ran back to the hanger and told my coworkers and you could see the disbelief on their faces. It wasn't until our instructor looked us in the face and said," Get to your units, NOW!!!" that it really hit home what was happening. I worked on F-15Es and that was against what was drilled in our heads in training. You NEVER just left your toolbox without verifying everything was back in it. When I look at a clock and the time is 9:11, I automatically flashback to that day as if it happened yesterday. NEVER FORGET!!

[@josephdunegan1491]

It’s crazy to think about how the attacks happened 23 years ago. It’s even crazier for me to think about how I truly believe this was the last time the country was United as one. Didn’t matter about race, gender, politics, all that mattered was getting through this tough time and making the anal cavities who caused the attacks pay for their actions.

[@jeancarroccino8574]

Went to the Memorial in Pa and it is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Take the time to visit as its free and they put alot of thought into it. I did cry seeing what happened as i am a veteran 20 yrs done. 😢

[@rkb5472]

The one at the Pentagon is, too.

[@jirish5029]

I was a junior in high school. In my world history class of all places. They had the first tower on the TV. We were watching it on the news in class, when we saw the second plane hit. A bunch of high school kids, not knowing what was going on. Watching as hell was released before very eyes. We saw one person jump before they cut the view we were watching and it went back to the studio. Even typing this tears won't stop. Nothing has ever effected me the way that did. They say never forget. Don't think you could even if you tried.

[@treewhitefeather4711]

Same here, I was a junior in high school too, but I was in current events class. Funny (Not in a haha sense, but in ironic sense)how that will be a memory for us being in school of all places and the classes we were in.

[@violetpup4272]

I was a junior as well. We were in CA so by the time we got to school the towers had fallen but my english teacher tried to get us to read about Columbus. I was so freaking mad and we all revolted until she turned the Tv on. I walked into history class and my teacher pointed at the tv and said this is history and we just sat there watching. Tv’s were on for a few days during breaks and lunch. I honestly don’t even remember birds singing. It was also my brother’s 15th birthday and my mom asked what he wanted to do and he said “there is nothing to celebrate”. I will never forget that day.

[@DL-kx2py]

This one still tears me up I still feel that visceral pain from that day. I was at work and our IT guy came running in and brought a TV. Not much work got done that day but a lot of tears flowed. Found out a couple of days later one of hometown boys was killled at the pentagon that day.

[@mippyflippy6706]

This song always gives me goosebumps. I was serving in the military when this happened and will never forget that day.

[@sandrasmith7091]

We all remember where we were. Thank you. I am one who wants to see your reaction. You get things, feelings.

[@think1959]

The minute I opened youtube and saw you were doing a reaction to this song I had to listen to it first. I was at work on 9/11 outside Knoxville TN had a radio on at my desk, that thing did not get turned off for the rest of the week. Co workers who worked the floor couldn't hear over the noise would run through the office to find out what was going on. I even put it on speaker for the first hour so they could hear it. Burned up the radio as in it quit working and I never replaced it. This song I heard it on CMA awards show in November of that year. The first time they had ever let anyone sing a complete song from first note to last. For about 2 seconds you could have heard a pin drop in that place it was so quite. Then it exploded in applause and cheers. I still to this day tear up at the first notes of the song.

[@shag139]

Knoxvegas

[@wsunbeam]

I always break out in goosebumps when I listen to this song. ❤

[@williamparrish9954]

thank you BP for doing this song

[@aaronhere1]

Hey Black Pegasus I just discovered your site for the first time today and listened to you for hours, I love it. You were speaking of how much you like Alison krauss. Just a reminder the Brad Paisley song whiskey lullaby she was the one that did a duet with him in that. You mentioned how much you like Alan Jackson. Look up the song Drive. It talks about him growing up and his father and now he's a father with three daughters of his own. You having two daughters I thought you could relate to that song. Anyway glad I discovered the website and look forward to many hours listening to you. Thanks man

[@maryalbrecht5602]

Perfect day to drop this reaction. Never Forget. 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 AMERICA Another great song about 9/11 is by Darryl Worley "Have You Forgotten"

[@janiceervin428]

I remember that song well. His voice... whew. There's a cry of frustration in it, that perfectly matches the words. ❤ These days, it's seems many have forgotten. The whole "move into the future unburdened by the past" is an unintelligent comment by KH. 🙄 She WANTS us to simply forget the past...our founders...our constitution...our federalists papers... our founding...all that was sacrificed to allow for the constitutional republic we were handed. Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.

[@TexArizocan]

Never forget. Love this song

[@jasonmoon1396]

Great song. Amazing Tribute

[@belvagurr403]

You need to listen to it more than once. It’s something that will speak to you and make you grieve for the patriotism we shared in the months after, that we no longer have. We’re tearing each other apart and no longer care for our fellow humans.

[@melissawood1506]

So glad you did this one My husband was also at work, in GA and sent his construction crew home as soon as first crash came across the radio.

[@MauraDunlopJensen]

I was only 5, playing in Grandmama's living room, when the news came on. I know most folks say I "wasn't old enough to be affected emotionally", but watching my grandma breakdown and lose the ability to speak? Knowing that my grandma was breaking, and I was the only one there to comfort her, I can confidently say that it doesn't matter how old you were when it happened. It hurts, even if I was just a kid.

[@donnone7295]

KZbin has the award show, Where Vince Gill introduced Alan and how he wrote this song. The entire audience was glued to every word.

[@_Love_-ru7pz]

I am so glad you reacted to this song. I will never forget.

[@altacarpenter8243]

I was in Limon Colorado on 9/11, its a very small town and I just remember how quiet it was. There didn't seem to be a need for many words, there was just a mutual understanding of what had happened and what had to be done about it. The town was somber as we bid goodbye to our boys that became men that day, and they headed out to join up and serve.

[@AllanMadsen-y2r]

I've never heard this before. Incredible song! Thank you! Your emotions and comments are same as mine. Bless you for that reaction and Alan Jackson for such beautiful art!

[@kkspencer8376]

I remember so well. The day before 9/11 was my 37th birthday, and the day after was my youngest son's 5th birthday. I had just dropped off my sons at their elementary school, and was heading to work in another elementary school. The first airplane hit, and everyone thought it was a horrible accident. I was in my car when the second plane hit. Even though we're in Michigan, our schools went on lockdown. The school I was subbing in called and told me not to come in. I went to get my boys, and couldn't take them until all the procedural issues were worked out. My youngest son was so sad on his birthday. At 5 years old he said, "Momma. I can't celebrate my birthday anymore. It's too sad." I had a 2nd grade student whose dad was killed that day.

[@lianabaddley8217]

My oldest daughters 2nd birthday was on the 12th. We had planned on having our whole, both sides, family over to celebrate on Sept 11th. Lots of little kids who we tried not to scare while all the adults were talking about what was happening. We used to take Birthday Brownies to our local Fire Dept. to say Thank You. She's now 25.

[@jpoe8915]

it was my niece's 1st birthday....and her entire school career, she never wanted to go to school on her birthday because they always talked about 9/11 at school....she always said, "I never get to have a happy birthday...everyone is always so sad."

[@dianeroerig6785]

Tears falling listening to this song 😥 Thank you for sharing ✝️

[@BillyJames8880]

He wrote this song overnight before the award show where he did it.. this video is at the award show and it was the premiere of the song

[@boomeister2]

Alan Jackson wrote this song a little over a week before the awards show (starting in the wee hours of the morning of Oct 28, 2001)

[@Nanette-Book-Lover]

I wished you had done the live version it’s so a moment in music history no one will forget.😢❤

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

This song always gets to me. I remember well where I was the day this happened. I was a mother of a 10 mo old baby boy & catching up on some sleep when I heard the TV on & knew my husband was working so woke up confused and bit scared. I carefully walked into the living room to find my husband standing in front of the TV, watching the bldgs burn. I asked him why he was home & what's happening on TV. He simply stated that a whole lot had just happened while I was resting & proceeded to inform me that work sent him hm & why. We both stared in disbelief at the images in front of us & gasped/yelled when the towers imploded & fell. My sister and I were friends with a daughter of our City Mgr at that time & found out her sister, who worked at the top of one of the towers, was off that day because she'd had a schedule change & had worked the day before. She was given the day off for the 11th when she'd originally been scheduled. Thankfully, she was ok, but it was a sobering reminder of how precarious life can be & we grieved over those who were caught in that horrific tragedy. Knowing later on about the other stuff that was questionable or coincidental at best, turned grief & confusion into anger & suspicion. Many of us became leary of basically everything as time progressed, as a result. RIP to those who innocently pd the price with their lives either during or afterward.

[@meghanr1209]

Timeless song 💕🥹 Good reminder of what’s important.

[@NativeTexan-fm5dy]

In tears watching this one. I was on my way to work that morning, with the radio on in the car, when I first heard the news. Called my husband who was at home after working all night - told him to turn on the TV (and why). Fast forward to 9/11/2023-- and I called 911 for an ambulance to take my husband to the hospital. He never came home. So now, 9/11 has a dual meaning for me, and I cry even more readily, and harder than ever before. But I'm glad you reacted to this one. People old enough to remember need to always remember. People too young to remember need to learn and try to understand. Agree with your thoughts/sentiments behind the words.

[@khilden1]

One of the greatest songwriters ever!❤

[@larrybostic494]

NEVER EVER FORGET!!!!

[@dagnard5707]

sadly too many have

[@sandraturner4539]

How could they forget !! !!!!!!!

[@kitsune303]

We have, though.

[@cindyphifer970]

Love Alan. Remember When and The Older I Get. Midnight in Montgomery all more great songs and videos by him

[@DerekSansone]

I rmbr where I was - alone waiting to go to work on B shift. I was in the Reserves, so was shaking out & organizing my gear while watching news. Went to work, none of us cld focus. I rmbr woman there frightened & feeling a need to calm her down. Maybe that was my duty that day. After, full-time staff at Reserve Centers & National Guard Armories getting calls frm many asking: "When are we getting called up?" They didn't know. But, feeling "I had to do something, anything." As Federal facilities were locked down, they had us come in for guard duties (bldg entrances, parking lot entry control points, searching visitor vehicles, on roofs, etc.). I rmbr surge in unity & patriotism. I rmbr surge in military recruiting. Of course, we'd all "get our chance" to do something. I went to Iraq (left 5 days after being married). Hindsight is 20/20. Yeah, we can argue many issues we face in '24 (foreign & domestic) are results of policy mistakes, govt. decisions, social & media narratives. But, I miss sense of unity & patriotism & hope we one day get it back w/o being attacked, cuz history shows, when Americans united, nothing we can't do, Nothing. I hope people can get it together & start believing in our nation again (regardless of wht govt. does or wht politicians say). Our nation is bigger than govt. & politicians. Our nation is Great - we need to start believing it again. U don't hv to be in the military. Help an elderly neighbor shovel out after plow goes by. Help old lady nxt door get grocery bags out of her car. Do something to make things better (even something Small). Friends & Enemies around world are watching if we'll get it together. There's a lot at stake!

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Such a very sad but true song from Alan Jackson. Mentioning the 9/11 was so heartbreaking, & many people killed at the time as you know. The song is incredible listening to him about the extremely sad time there. He is an amazing singer, just love his voice.

[@roverboy006]

Alan Jackson - 'Home' and 'Drive' both are up beat but can get emotional because of the message. Don't take the moments for granted. Enjoy life! Remember where you come from and pass it on.

[@irmaoksanen6830]

I remember watching this on TV here in Canada at a lake resort, just in awe, like what the hell? Please react to more Alan Jackson songs...Livin' on Love.

[@wilshade]

This song and Mister Rogers' message to us helped get us through it.

[@christopherwilliams2096]

It definitely leaves you with a heavy heart after listening to this song every time.

[@lonniesullivan7821]

This really is a beautiful song, and every time I hear it... it brings everything back and makes me emotional. I hope we never see another Sept 11, but I also hope we someday find our way back to who we were on Sept 12th. God Bless and Semper Fidelis I was pulling into the parking lot at work, when they announced the first plane over the radio. Went in immediately and turned on the tv that we would watch on lunch breaks. We didnt function that day at all... we were all glued to the tv. I vividly remember seeing the 2nd plane hit live... the people leaping to escape the flames... the towers falling, just like it was yesterday. How that day has changed and often derailed the paths of so many people I know. I enlisted, and as a consequence lost a marriage & fast forward a few decades have no children or partner. Who would i have been if it never happened? IDK. To this day, people fall from the cancers the debris dust gave them. 22 a day, of my brothers and sisters, fall to their inner turmoil in a permanent way.

[@jenniferlehman326]

@lonniesullivan7821 Semper Fi, Sir!! From the daughter of a Canadian Military Veteran who served during the Cold War. I was at Ground Zero with my husband 14 hours after the first plane hit Tower 1. Along with 4 S&R dogs that were also Cadaver trained. I've since lost my husband to Asbestos Cancer of the Lung. We were there for 3 weeks, at Ground Zero. Hauling out survivors and reverently bringing out the heroes. And I'll say this to you, Sir. To lose 1 soldier, for any reason, is 1 soldier too many. To be losing 22 a day is 1 too many. Semper Fi. Hold your head high, Sir. You have nothing to be ashamed about! Best Regards from a daughter of a Canadian Military Veteran and a now Retired Paramedic in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@teriwilkinson7816]

Wow. This always makes me so emotional ❤❤❤❤

[@LauraLVTGW]

We should all come together as if it was 9/12/2001. Many blessings to all🙏🙏🙏

[@saritadugat3708]

What a beautiful reaction to a Beautiful song❤