Reba McEntire - The Greatest Man I Never Knew (Reba Live: 1995)

[@kayroberts4487]

My dad was probably the greatest man I never knew. We lived in the same house but we just never became close, everyone loved my daddy. If I had it to do over I would have gotten to know him. He died at 65 from cancer. I was 42

[@MyzMyzterious32]

my daddy just died 2 nights ago. he was a truck driver years ago. 64years and he's gone. he wasn't an emotional man, but I know he loved me. playing this and daddy's hands at funeral friday

[@steveklein877]

I played this song for my dads funeral also two years ago. it still hurts like it was yesterday.

[@deborahvrtis4428]

Reba every time I hear this song I think of my dad. Actually, he’s my stepdad, but I think of him as my Dad, my Father. He married my mom & for years I resented him. It wasn’t until I got married, became a parent myself & then could see all he did for me & my mom. He’s generous & so much more, but he was always a business man & excelled at everything he put his hand to. He didn’t say much about stuff. He worked. How this song reminds me of him so much! He’s in his 80s now & I know the candle is burning down. I love you, Dad!

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Deborah hope you're okay?

[@bsociety4647]

Anyone else cry listening to this after their dad passed away? 3 years ago now for me... i knew my dad... I was a daddy's girl... It's still so hard to process i will never see him again when i spent everyday with him 😢

[@capricedowsland3068]

Yes i do. One of the few things that can make me actually cry these days is this song. I was a daddy's girl, we did everything together, but for me when I hear this song it's my grandpa i think of. He was the greatest man i ever knew. Never yelled, never hit us, he had a way he could make you obey or regret your bad or selfish actions with just his words and something like charisma. You just new and stopped. He didn't just yell don't do that he calmly told you why you don't. The only one in my family who ever taught me anything and in a way i could fully understand, besides my baby brother. I don't know if anyone can understand what I say and mean here fully but I never seen this in any other adult in my life. I can't help but cry. He never said "I love you" to me or his daughter (my mom) or anyone, but it takes a great man with deep love to not lose his cool with the things grandma and mom did to him and the little devils me and my siblings were. RIP Joseph Edward Speck! And RIP my beloved daddy Benjamin Henry Kerns! I love and miss you both.

[@capricedowsland3068]

Ps my grandpa was a business man too of the horse and all that goes with that kind of business man. And an ex sheriff's posse.

[@bsociety4647]

@@capricedowsland3068 your grandpa really sounded like an amazing man... I'm so sorry for your losses... 🙏 You definitely don't find men like that anymore

[@jayskretny5512]

My dad is on his 5th round of cancer. Not sure how much fight he has left. Growing up my dad was always 10 feet tall and bulletproof.... It's hard to see your childhood hero grow old and fragile. I love my dad so much. He fills people's lives with smiles and senses of hope and wisdom.

[@nickiekovaleski2734]

Praying for you & your Dad 😥

[@michellemunn7959]

Hugs i felt the same about my dad. Qe lost him 2022 new years eve

[@corymorgan-bynum138]

He had plenty if cancer had 5 rounds for him. I hope all is well❤

[@sgriff0421]

I know that your post is 3 years old, but I lost my dad in 1995 to Asbesotosis cancer. I still have days that I just tear up and I have to remember the great man that he was and everything that I missed and that I am still missing now. My prayers to you.

[@penandroll9287]

He wont give up an inch i can assure you that...and he´ll go fighting till the last second...thats what dads do brother

[@heyyou5773]

The greatest man I never knew was written by Monique Gorham Collins for my father Ron Collins,he was my Daddy my best friend,the greatest man I never knew...I love you Daddyp.s I Knew

[@Deeann4848]

My dad was a truck driver and was on the road alot . He came home late every night after I went to bed and was gone when I got up to go to school in the morning. You think because you live in the same house with each other that you know one another. He was a quiet man who never showed his feelings very much. He was a hard worker and did his best to give me a better life than he had himself. Everything he gave to us took all he had. He was my hero, my knight, my protector, my Daddy.. He was everything I wanted to be as an adult. Later as I got older he slowed down and we got to spend some time getting to know each other. He came home one night late and I made him some dinner. He turned to me and gave me a hug, that was his way. No words, but I knew he loved me. I hugged him back and told him I loved him too. He died of a heart attack while on the road driving his truck. This song, word for word is about the greatest man I never knew. A day does not go by that I don't think about you Dad and wish you were still here to share my life.

[@pgrodriguezmasonry2450]

+Deeann4848 What a beautiful and bittersweet story of your life with your Father. I had a Father that worked on our farm from Sun up to DARK and he was not an emotional man. I guess it is a man thing. I love him so always and with all of my SOUL! Daddy you did the best you could for all of us and I love so very much for giving it your all. I know it wasn't easy, but you are the Strongest and Greatest man I never knew. My only regret is that I couldn't fight for you when you needed someone to fight for you. CANCER is the hardest opponent anyone person can face. "Daddy you fought so hard" and when I watch you in your sleep the whole time you were fighting, I was praying so hard you would come home as you were. Daddy you never made it back to our house But you did make it HOME. We will see each other soon. I have heard that when we go home with our father God we don't know each other. This time Daddy I will make a point to find and get to know you I love you and I really miss you so much to my Father...Aniceto Montemayor. Love 4/ever your daughter Annie

[@tericolone6085]

+Deeann4848 your beautiful testimony of your daddy made me cry....God Bless You, honey....you will see him again....XO

[@Deeann4848]

+Teri Colone - I'm sorry it made you cry. Thank you for your kind words. I can't help crying everytime I play this song. I know my dads my guardian angel and every once in a while I feel like he's watching over me keeping me safe. I don't know how she knew but I felt that Reba wrote this song especially for me. I will always be grateful to her.

[@Deeann4848]

+PG Rodriguez Masonry I'm sorry for the loss of your father. A daughters first love is always her daddy. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain if that is any consolation. The grieving process has no expiration date. It never goes away, just dulls a little. God Bless.

[@clicklyes]

Deeann when i was in army i lost my wife my daughter in car wreck then 2 years later i started driving trucks 30 years somethings we can never let go. but memory we will always have. i hope you can find peace with in. never let go. your dad still lives with in you. he watching over you. we cant see or hear them. but you feel and know they are with you and watching over us. till our time we will see them one day. bless you.

[@nancyelliott8480]

this song was put on my husbands memorial tape when he died this makes me cry and wish he was back with me he and I both love Reba

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Nancy hope you're okay?

[@clarencebarron164]

I had heard this song and never gave it a thought, other than I liked it. Then, About a year after my dad passed away, I was driving home from work when this song came on the radio. I had to pull to the side of the road because my eyes filled with tears. This song could have been written for my dad. Every time I hear this song, I think of him and all he gave us growing up. Miss you DAD!!!

[@susangooch7087]

My Daddy ♥️,,, The Greatest Man ... I would tell Daddy .. Daddy .., I love You ❤️😘... I never got a Love You back ..., But I didn’t need too , Because I KNEW He Loved Me 👍🏻😘♥️

[@steveklein877]

Years ago we went to one of Reba concerts in the 90's. She sang this song and during her performance of this song the screen showed a man on a tractor and it reminded me someday that will be my dad. Long story short, I played the organ for my Uncle Bob at his funeral and driving home Dad said to me. I want you to play at my funeral . This was the first time I played in public and it did go well. But years went on and Dad passed away and planning his funeral at the funeral home the family was asked who do you want for the organist? They named of the church organist and was agreed on by most of the family and I spoke in a soft voice, Im going to play for Dad. Silence in the room you could have heard a pin drop a mile away. I wasn't a person to show my talent to anyone. Dad and I worked the family farm for years together and the day he passed in October of 2016. There was apple tree on the farm that was in full bloom and of course a crop of apples. This was very unusual. Trees in October don't have blossoms. This one did and I took pictures and is dated the day he died. I knew he was still around. The day of the funeral I did keep our church organist around for backup. during the Mass after Holy Communion I took and played the song that fit Dad in so many ways. The church organist announced the song " The greatest man I ever knew." ( she didn't say never?) I was told later by my sister inlaw she started crying as she knew this song. I played the organ and it sounded great I was really proud I did it for my father. I even have heard that I made the Priest cry and he never shows too much emotions. Every time I hear this song I think more and more of the memories of my Dad. Thanks to Reba for such a wonderful song of many Dads like mine.. Just a update what has happened to me the very next night after I posted this post. I was out late spraying the orchard about 11:30pm. While I am out spraying I have my headphones on. While I was spraying, the tree that bloomed the day my Dad passed, about 25ft away before it was going to be sprayed in the row I was in, and out of thousands of trees in the orchards. This song started to play. Pretty cool I know Dad is there with me.

[@8thangel-energetic-spiritual]

The man that I thought could never die have now been dead for 13 years 😢 Love you to the moon and back 🌘 Seeing you amongst the stars ✨

[@lisereid5262]

again, thanks to my dad, who believed in me, and helped throughout college, etc, and getting my first career job being a legal assistant, for which I enjoyed for over 30 years, and his belief in me kept me going many years after he passed away.........thanks Dad

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Lise hope you're okay?

[@theuninvited1944GR]

The one great thing about country music is that it touches the human heart,and expresses the emotional relationships people have with one another.Reba sang this song in 1995 about the relationship between a woman and her father, not knowing that in 2014 her own father would pass away.I think she still should sing it today for her fans, and set her heart free,"Just Like Them Horses".

[@MaceMVP]

My dad and I have had a terrible relationship since I was eight. He abused me for five years. Now I'm 15 and we are rebuliding our realtionship. He cried after he saw me for the first time two weeks ago, after two years without seeing me. He told me e loved me!

[@bethstone]

Anyone who gives a Reba song a thumbs-down, doesn't know real music.

[@tigersmom1234]

Reba is one of the truest natural beauties

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Tammy hope you're okay?

[@amyconnors9692]

My dad has been gone almost 24 years and not a day goes by that I don't think about him and miss him so much. This song reminds me so much of him. He truly was the greatest man I never knew

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Amy hope you're okay?

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

If this song doesn't break your heart, you don't have one! God be with you!

[@mercedesthomas7416]

It hurts!

[@lindacarbone9576]

This is the 1st time im every listening to it crying my eyes out

[@parand4ever]

I really never the the greatest man, he passed away when I was 3 years old and that was 26 years ago, and to this day I am always thinking about him and how i know he loved each and everyone of his kids, RIP dad i miss you and hurts that i didnt get to know you, love you daddy!

[@anthonyperkins389]

been 28 yrs since i see my dad. id give anything to go fishing with him and for him to have met my wife and daughters.

[@kgk4684]

I AM A 51 MALE ARMY VETERAN I LOVED REBA AND HER SONGS IN THE LATE 80'SAND 90, I SAW HER LIVE IN FORT LAUDERDALE,FLA IN 1992 AND I STILL AM IN LOVE WITH HER TODAY SHE IS THE BEST

[@keythdanielsen8316]

She has the most beautiful red mane of hair.

[@jsegura525]

Been thinking of my dad more lately, he passed in 1990, then this song finds its way to me. Thanks dad.

[@nancyromero413]

My dad was the greatest man I ever knew!!!

[@bobyoung356]

My dad was a farmer, we lived out west of Phoenix. He was up at dawn or before dawn everyday. He taught me a lot and I remember one of the greatest times I had with him was playing catch in the yard. He put up with a lot of my silliness, getting a horse, learning how to rope, helping me buy my first truck, a 51 GMC that I later used to haul a horse trailer all over the western states following the rodeos and calf roping. That summer I came home and he told me I was draft bait and should think about enlisting or being drafted. When I came home from the army he welcomed me but he was thin then. Just a short while later he was diagnosed with lung cancer. After the chemo failed and he knew he was dying he opted to die at home. When the pain started and it was bad, I'd come by twice a day and give him shots for the pain. I would set there and talk with him and watch the strongest man I ever knew becoming skin stretched over bones. I was there with him when he died, along with Ma and my sister. They cried but I couldn't because I was happy he was out of his pain. I know he has a place in heaven and I hope my life has been good enough to join him and maybe play some catch together? I hope and pray I can.

[@mattiemingo1560]

This song is my dad, he tried so hard to show love, sad man, but I loved him very very much. Many bad experiences in his life, sometimes you wonder why good people suffer. I love you Dad you are forever in my heart.

[@Charlee152]

I lost my dad when I was 16, 2 weeks before I started my senior year in high school. I was the 3rd of 4 girls and he was incredibly strict. Especially after sister #2 was a wild child - he buttoned down the hatches with me. Like most teenagers, I didn't like him very much in fact, I used to say I hated him under my breath. Forty-one years later I wish I had the opportunity to have gotten to know him as a man. He grew up in Indonesia in the 30s to a mother of 4 kids and his father wasn't around. He was a business man that would fly in from Holland and never acknowledged his 2nd family. The first time I heard this song I was on the highway and had to pull over because I was bawling. Dad never told us he loved us until 1 day before he passed. As an adult, I now look back and know we were his world. Everything he did, he did for his family. So, Reba, thank you for this beautiful song. It still gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes.

[@kang1290]

this reminds me of my DAD he was the greatest man i EVER know...he raised me from 5 till he passed i will never forget my FATHER i love you Anthony Porche i real true father!!

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Jo hope you're okay?

[@joshuabrooks4907]

The queen and all her glory. Seeing this lady live is quite an experience.

[@angelalaird5958]

this song reminds me of my grandfather. I was young when he passed, 14....and we never really knew each other well. Miss him so....he has been gone 22 years

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Angela hope you're okay?

[@TheLongjohntim]

I lost my dad in 1991 damn I miss him! This goes out to you. Thanks for being my dad.

[@lindaslavey1110]

This song made me and my mom and sister tear up. My dad passed away January, he had been through so much health wise, we called him energizer bunny. He never told us how he felt about us or even good bye.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Linda hope you're okay?

[@twinkletoes.9968]

Condolences on your loss.

[@josiepeters6698]

thank you for this song my Dad passed away 10 years ago in April 3 days before his birthday . For his birthday we buried him when do the tears stop when you we stop dreading fathers. Reba God bless you for this beautiful song

[@janicekearney-kk2rq]

Loved my Dad but it’s to late now to tell him

[@Skarfp]

This always makes me cry, remembering my Dad.

[@SydneySweet1]

people need to take note and learn from Reba, Dolly, etc, The young people of country music today have no idea of how to truely entertain and earn the place of a legend. This is what it takes...heart,,,soul....god...hard-work..and love

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Charmed hope you're okay?

[@lagenterock]

This song exemplified my father and I. He died 20 years ago. I know he loved me, but I never heard the words come out of his mouth. I would've given ANYTHING to hear them. I love you Daddy. ~Little One

[@doraplunkett1302]

I think of my father every time I hear this song it came out about a year after he died

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Dora hope you're okay?

[@anglerfish8278]

For daddy. Cause without his power and strength, I would have not have come this way. Or any way. Gave me everything to make me a man. When I was 3 years old he held my hand as we walked across the road. When I was 45, I held his hand as he crossed the road to see his late wife. I love you dad. Always will.

[@susanking590]

Reba. You are a legend. I have lived so many of your songs. My first lost husband's name was Red Smith. I took care of him till he became an angel. You Reba taught me how to sing

[@clarencebarron164]

Sitting here listening to this with tears in my eyes. It's been 17 years my dad was taken away. I had heard this song before and never paid any mind to it until he passed away. I was driving home from work when it came on the radio. I had to pull over on the shoulder because I couldn't see through the tears. A state trooper say me pull over and pulled in to see what the problem was. When I told him, he told me to take as much time as I needed before getting back on the road.

[@trailadymagazine4534]

This one cuts so hard. My Dad was a long-haul Trucker gone Sunday-Friday. He was too tired & involved in his church to ever really connect with me. He was my first hero who held ZERO space in his life for me & I've had to grieve him while he still lives, for after 40yrs of trying to connect, I finally realized I needed to honor his choice. I pray for him daily & only wish him well. I will forever have a gaping wound in my heart where my Fathers love should have been. 💔

[@gvalley07]

I've got to admit, I have to break out a box of nose wipes when I hear this song. This song, and George Jones' He Stopped Loving Her Today get me every time. We all love our daddys.

[@judyjackshall8961]

I was blessed enough to get to know my Daddy during his last years on this earth. Not everyone has that oppurtunity. Although there were many children in our family,we were raised as if we were three groups of children.Not by intention, but by circumstances. The youngest of my family never knew the man who raised us all.I do so wish she had. This song says it all.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Judy hope you're okay?

[@mr.wilson2242]

This song reminds me so much of my dad. He worked so hard to take care of us. I pray every day that i can be half the man and father that he was. R.I.P. dad. Forever in my heart and on my mind. The hardest thing is going to my parents house and seeing his empty chair. He and my mom were married for 52 years. I miss him every single day

[@lisereid5262]

yes, my daddy was the only parent who truly loved me no matter what, and he was so proud of me when I graduated from college and had a job already to work with a lawyer....meanwhile my mother didn't believe in me.......so this song brings me many tears and also joy that I had his love above all else, thanks Dad for helping me through college years....

[@lisereid5262]

sometimes a Dad is the greatest gift of all?

[@aprilmorris8903]

Has always been my song for my dad. means so much more now that he is in heaven passed away on Halloween. Love ya & miss ya dad.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi April hope you're okay?

[@ahfaxthis]

I met REBA in 1992 and 1993 while promoting her concerts. SHE was wonderful. WOW. I miss her voice on the radio today, 2012.

[@NachoNess3542]

My father was a man of few words, did his best to take care of his family and show his son's how to treat a lady and his daughter's what a gentleman is supposed to be.

[@mudhop69]

I have survived skin cancer, heart surgery and now I have a pacemaker. I am retired now. When I go, maybe I’ll be remembered.

[@treymcdavid4999]

How are you now?

[@mudhop69]

Have just been declared cancer free. Have had cancer twice. Minor surgery for cancer on scalp years ago and over came colon cancer February 2023. Tested negative for lymphoma.

[@cindykoeppel8860]

I think of my dad too, no he hasn't passed away but we seem to have a lot of same feeling bottled up inside. I love him so much and sadden me I would never be able to say it either. Reba seems to sing of the heart for her own father.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Cindy hope you're okay?

[@kellyanderson3412]

My father never hugged or told us kids that he loved us he didn't like to show emotion he didn't even shed a single tear at his mothers funeral, but i knew deep down inside he was heartbroken.. After the funeral i found him in the garage crying i wanted to hug him so bad but was afriad to, i was just a kid and becouse he never showed emotion i didn't either it was like i didn't know how too with him.. Hours before his death i told him i loved him, i didn't get one back but i knew he did.. I tell my kids i love them everyday because one day it my be too late to do so.. There's no shame in showing your emotions. ..

[@carriehannah4047]

Everytime I hear this song I think about my Great-uncle. He passed away two years ago from copd. He was more like my grandfather. He raised my Mom .

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Hannah hope you're okay?

[@carriehannah4047]

@@Huffdanny-p2n yes its been almost 9 years since he's past

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

@@carriehannah4047 Oh so sorry about your lost, it’s really painful losing the one you love most by the way I lost my wife 5 years ago and I just wish I had kids.. I guess you must be blessed with a lot of kids?? It’s my pleasure meeting you Hannah

[@teresa27909]

this song makes me think of my relationship with my father(tears are streaming now). He is 79 years old and has had 4 strokes and now being tested for cancer. I pray he doesn't have cancer but it's God's hands. He has always been a good father and doesn't always speak his feelings but I know he loves me.

[@marilynkenney8884]

I understand what you're saying.

[@puipuii5831]

my dad recently passed away. he had stroke for like 5 times. he died at the age of 51. i feel lost without him

[@teresa27909]

Pui Puii so sorry to hear that, My condolences.

[@synthesizemelee4639]

Teresa uNDERWOOD , we must remember the many great men of generations past , the preservation of men like are talked about on this page , and tireless moms too , are what has made America great . We must not compromise our values . One night I was talking to a porn star on twitter , she thought I was like most men she deals with , by the time I was done speaking about my faith , she was left wanting to quit the business . God bless you .

[@thomas8351]

The first time I heard Reba sing this live, was in a concert, five days after my dad's funeral. Our who row was crying. I actually got to tell Reba about this, later on. She said that she was so sorry. She then said that if something happens to her dad, she won't be able to sing it anymore.

[@TheZoe0010]

This song makes me cry every time I hear it, as it describes my relationship with my Dad when I was very young. I thank God I grew up and realized what a wonderful Dad I had been blessed with prior to his passing. Thank you for giving me true unconditional love. I miss you every day Dad... Not sure how I will make it through the holidays.

[@Kathy20102010]

Who doesn't love Reba!!!!! : )

[@clarencebarron164]

My dad passed away in February 2000. I was driving home from work one evening after he had passed and this song came on the radio. The next thing I knew, I had tears rolling down my cheeks and had to pull to the side on the road. My dad meant a lot to me.

[@RochellB46]

God this is probably one of the greatest songs I've ever heard makes me cry so much

[@theunknown4570]

Have you heard? if i had only known? by Reba? even more heartful. From the 8 seconds Movie.

[@RochellB46]

Neil Tipton I’ll definitely give it a listen

[@Njcellgeek]

My dad passed in 95. This song still breaks my heart.

[@kathrynsacchi9006]

It will be ok. Just believe. New day tomorrow. Words make it sound so simple. I do understand. It not. Some how it seems to bring out the strange in one. Takes time.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Diana hope you're okay?

[@BarbaraPeterson-y7n]

My better half passed on august 23 2023.and he was the greatest man i every knew.

[@BarbaraPeterson-y7n]

He passed with 4 different types of cancer

[@kittensanddaisies5615]

@@BarbaraPeterson-y7n I'm so sorry for your loss

[@paulriley3977]

Reba delivers her music with feeling, simply perfect

[@kimkochel6754]

While I am listening to this, I am thinking about my Dad that I lost 7 weeks ago. Love you Dad. ❤🌹

[@annamccoy1956]

Reminds me of an man I dated for years and had a life together .He is gone now but sure did love that man.Always will.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Anna hope you're okay?

[@walkgodly]

I reminder for us dads to take time for our kids and never take them for granted. It just takes a moment dads to tell our kids we love them

[@vickibarry9569]

Such a beautiful song-love my Daddy so much!

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Vicki hope you're okay?

[@pytcindy]

We love Reba just know that always

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Cindy hope you're okay?

[@girly359]

Rest in peace Clark McEntire! This song touches my heart because I lost my great-grandpa before I was born. I never knew him, but he did great things.

[@waynehodges7460]

This April not the man in the picture lol. I grew up listening to this red headed goddess. She was the first concert I ever went to and we were in the nose bleeds but my mama n daddy got up n started dancing. Rip mama n daddy thank you for sharing that wonderful time with me Reba. You've been my favorite singer since I can remember. I was only 7 or 8 at the concert but I remember like it was yesterday.. I met Linda Davis and I got her autograph but I think I made her mad because I kept begging for Reba. I have and always will love her.

[@johnjames5882]

My mom and dad had me late in life. Tragically when i was four my 17 year old brother viciously and purposely killed. My poor mom when crazy. She drank. She tried to commit suicide. I was told by several people as a little boy i would wander the street we lived on. She would go to the cemetery and go cry at his grave. I remember being in the back seat and watching her. I didnt really comprehend what she was going through and what was going on. My dad was a truck driver doing local runs. He started taking me with him to work every day due to my mom not being able to care for me. During those times were the closest i had ever felt to him. I look back at them fondly. He died when i was twelve at 52. It was hard and painful. I will be 50 later this year as approach the year he lived up to. This song evokes such bitter sweet sorrow.

[@endoramia8142]

Dedicated to my Dad " The Greatest Man i never knew " 😢 He never showed any love but worked really hard for us all , but im sure too he thought we knew 😢💖

[@lynntaylor5994]

I am dedicating this song to my daddy Ronald Carey Taylor. Daddy you have been gone 20 year's now and my heart still hurts for you. But now I know you aren't alone because mom is with you I love you both so much.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Ladies and gentlemen, the queen in all her glory.

[@keythdanielsen8316]

This song for me relates to my mother who, because of childhood hurts in her life, was never able to show us she loved us. But I loved her and I know she loved me. She's been gone for 4 years now having made it to 80. I miss her so much. Would give anything to hear her voice and what she had to say about life from her cynical point of view. To Francis Arlynne Marie Sotille Danielsen, your firstborn says your life had great value to him.

[@waynehamilton5368]

A song that reveals the truth in this fast paced world. We never take time to smell the Roses till there dead and gone. Makes me cry.

[@glendafueni3985]

I miss my dad

[@DERedhead65]

this is my FAV version of this song by Reba... just BEAUTIFUL! the part where the piano comes in at the middle and she pauses to look at the screen at images of her father... BLOWS ME AWAY EVERYTIME! Reba is an Exquisite beauty, talented beyoned talented and what a performer! WOW... just seen her again last night in Harrington, Delaware here in my homestate, with my son, he surprised me with tickets... what an Unforgettable and Lovely evening spent with my Son and Reba... smiles.

[@MsTbernier]

This song reminds me of my dad, He was my Greatest Man I ever really knew,

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Teresa hope you're okay?

[@AprilMarieSanderson]

I dedicate this to my father Vince M. Davis. (Bessemer MS) I wish I knew you. Thank you for protecting us in the Air Force. You are the greatest man I never knew.

[@aprilgosa3884]

Reba knew her father he was just a big tough guy is all

[@aprilgosa3884]

April Gosa ironically he was alive when this song came out he just died this year recently

[@AprilMarieSanderson]

Yeah, well, as far as I know, my dad's still kicking, but I'd never be notified.

[@nekodragon1249]

I miss my dad to, he was the greatest man I ever knew.. I'll see him again some day on the other side

[@cindyseymour-pfister5738]

My dad was the most smartest man i knew i was with him well into my early 50's unfortunatly he died in my arms he was 83 . I love him and miss him. I try to do this song karaoke .For his birthday and fathers day.. i love this song and Reba does it with so much feelings .

[@cindyseymour-pfister5738]

Ty Reba for being you

[@420dreal]

my dad passed oct 27 2012 , i had them play this song at the funeral after thisong there wasnt a dry eye in the place including the pastor

[@makaylasneed2693]

This song makes me so sad.My dad never really loved me man i wonder what my life would have been like with a Dad that loved me

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Makayla hope you're okay?

[@tjmejak3]

I hope my 3 oldet kids realize they had the greatest dad. He gave them everything. So sad he never got to be here as they have grown into wonderful, amazing young adults.

[@thomaslawson8394]

Love you daddy. Miss you. From your son. May God bless you and hope to see you in heaven above.

[@elisafrankle8655]

Quoted these lyrics at my dads funeral ❤️💋beautiful song

[@jimfraunberger4517]

I miss my dad so much and this song always brings back memories of him. We never know what we had til its gone. Love you dad and love you too Reba. Thanks for all the awesome music.

[@postcardsfromheaven]

men listen close ! time we don't get it back love your love ones now ! great song that is so sad . one of her greatest songs .thanks for sharing . vernon

[@donnahawkins6029]

My God with my stepdad, but he was a good man and he was head of Ford motor company. He ran the mechanics department in Frederick Maryland. He was a good man and I loved him very much. I miss him so bad and I can honestly say that I took care of him up until the day he passed away, and he loved me for that.

[@jewelsstone6175]

This always makes me cry. My father is a big tall man that made it passes his raisings but never stop. He just works and works.

[@MIA-dc1eq]

My dad died when I was 8 years old, this song came out after I was grown. I cry every time I hear it. I never got the chance to know him.

[@kimseavolt4748]

You got the chance to Love him and he you.

[@ccweddel]

Beautiful song! The greatest Man I ever knew was Jesus Christ, the greatest Dad I ever had was His Father!

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi pretty hope you're okay?

[@traciprecord8643]

miss my daddy more then words. he had lung cancer and alzheimers. what id give to say i love you one more time... rip daddy.

[@DeborahPeakmewcat]

Traci Precord my dad died in August from lung cancer we played this song it hurts and will always be my guardian angel

[@allychin4776]

It hits me really hard. My grandfather died the Day after my brothers birthday which may 18th. We all felt that he forced him self to live for my brothers birthday. It's been a little over two years and it still feels like yesterday. He truly was the greatest man I knew

[@penquin402]

I think of my grandfather when I hear this song especially when she sings "The man I thought could never die has been dead almost a year" because my grandfather overcame everything that was thrown his way and I still can't believe he is gone. He died on my sister's birthday which makes it a lot harder. I miss and love you Poppa! :'(

[@jimmybright5073]

Sugarland

[@aprilmorris6137]

For dad always was my song for you!!! I miss you everyday!!! RIP

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi April hope you're okay?

[@janworden1345]

She's great country singer

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Jan hope you're okay?

[@gretchendestefano9936]

Reba was is and always will be the greatest female singer we love u Reba

[@tericolone6085]

oh my God...how I love my dad...Thank You God....for him.

[@kristybroome6726]

The greatest female singer of all time