Reba McEntire - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia (Official Music Video)

[@SuperLovebug8]

Reba doesn't just sing, she tells a story. This song is absolutely my favorite song from Reba. Reba is a legend

[@sc0rp1onbit3]

+SuperLovebug8 ''Fancy'' by her is my favorite "_")

[@FireitupBedford]

+SuperLovebug8 She got that song from Vickie Lawrence.....

[@ananowell985]

+B Taylor Thank you...I was wondering about this song and the singer. I love Vickie Lawrence.

[@mintgumdropz1]

+SuperLovebug8 Totally agree. :) One -in-a- million ,that one. God & Goddess allowed us an angel when they sent her down. We are allowed to borrow one for a time. Her name is Reba.

[@juanfield2341]

yes she is mine too she makes me feel like she related to me

[@galenmarek5355]

Reba is one of those rare gems in music. She was able to tell you a complete engrossing story in a 5 to 6 min song. There ain't to many of those out there.

[@doctorwhofan1989]

Rare breed. You're right about that.

[@SWLinPHX]

Well it's not her song. This was #1 back in 1973.

[@galenmarek5355]

SWLinPHX you may be right, but most people will associate it with Reba, seeing is that she made it almost like a mini movie.

[@janedoe3209]

Spooked Kitty idk i kinda always thought of vicki lawrence

[@SWLinPHX]

Spooked Kitty Actually, when a song is #1 and you are alive to hear it first, it makes a much bigger impression on you. Hearing a cover or remake 20 years later is not the same. If someone else came out with a cover of "Macarena" or "Gangnam Style" or "Blurred Lines" in a couple years would you think of the new version more or the one you first heard?

[@evernevermore-ci2so]

The twist in the end of this song is just awesome. "Little sister don't miss when she aims her gun." Even though this song wasn't originally Reba's, hers is the best version in my opinion.

[@JaredLightcap]

She made it hers with this video. You don't hear the lights went out in Georgia, and not think of Reba

[@prestonestes1388]

@@JaredLightcapAgreed. This song was meant for Reba.

[@gordonlawless6308]

I didn't realize that Vicki Lawrence from Carol Burnett did the original

[@diogenes2550]

No.

[@snoops5581]

@@gordonlawless6308 Her husband wrote it & didn’t think it was a good song so she decided to do it on the Carol Burnett show.

[@spiderxand]

Who wants this song to be turned into a movie?

[@terrybroome3128]

YES!!

[@alyssasmith2838]

Terry Broome It was

[@spiderxand]

It shares the same name, but I'm talking about a film based directly on the lyrics. The story the song tells.

[@joelbaker5184]

I can write a screenplay for it. I minor in screenwriting in college.

[@alyssasmith2838]

Cool.

[@c1jd558]

I’m a Black Brother from the hood and I can’t take this song off REPEAT!!! NO such thing as Black or White Music!! This is just Pure Damn GREAT Music❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥Well DONE MRS Reba!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆❤️❤️❤️🗣🗣🗣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👠

[@breezygreen306]

I agree👍

[@LaLadybug2011]

You are SO right C 1 JD! ❤️

[@tayblanton7990]

100 percent

[@anthonykinchen575]

I agree 👍

[@johnmaggio9253]

absolutely fantastic

[@tuyizereghadi1619]

if you are not born in this era but still you love this kinda music..welcome to the club.

[@kaylakaye3968]

"Don't trust your soul to no back woods southern lawyer..." o don't worry, Reba, we believed you then, and we definitely believe you and those words in 2023 😬

[@1lyonman766]

Don't trust your soul to almost ANY lawyer!!!🙄

[@trollinrollinrollin]

Alec Murdaugh comes to mind

[@alexandraasbury9974]

Trust me. I'm a northerner and there's some wicked DAs who are as rotten as lice and will do anything to win a case. Been there, seen it. 🌺🙏

[@KimberlyFowler-xy9lq]

Right ✅️ ↔️ 👉 waller ❤😢 super 👌 8 dunbar fu Shawn Taylor Andrew Jacob Edens ❤❤❤

[@stephanies7284]

To be clear, 90's country music was PEAK 👌The song were great and the videos were actually entertaining to watch.

[@TracyDubois1]

Agreed

[@venus_envy]

This is a cover of a 70s song though. So is Fancy.

[@stormbunnie6966]

Regardless 70s or 90s.. we love us some Reba and all old country music ✨️

[@cobretticobra7911]

Yup hits like a 12 gauge shotty

[@RockStar_Love]

That's when the south was still the south. Now everyone is caught up on the same page and the south moves just as fast as the north

[@vicsdelugaphoenix]

Any one here in the last 2 months of 2024?

[@candybates9111]

December 10th 2025 ..

[@Jennifer_DeCuir]

12/14. I have loved this song forever... but only saw this video a few days ago... seriously... its been on YT for 15 years my ass.

[@michaelknight4041]

Pure southern Gothic. The video does a great job of laying out the twisted story for the reporter and therefore the audience. Its like Faulkner wrote a country song! Reba!

[@nataWHAT]

Omg, you’re right! Def like a Faulkner story. 😮

[@denissemc1]

@@nataWHATfor real!

[@dinorahsimonperez.8552]

Today I bought her book. Never imagined that book I choose was about herself. I love her voice her music I love that song

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😮

[@emojicursed]

@Rebaqueen.privateI know you love them I would too look at the wonderful life you have had due to the fans man what a blessing but it’s all because who you are Reba I’m only 37 and I remember me and my momma singing in her car to all of your songs which I still no every word to this day we love you too!! You are the sweetest prettiest red headed Southern bell that the south or the world has ever been blessed with!! We love you too!!! I was just watching all your old music man I miss the 90’s man I miss it.!!

[@WinterSteele]

They basically turned this into a short film, and I fucking love it.

[@ab_free]

It ain't just a short film. It's an epic-demic.

[@evelynbelew6477]

I'm a black woman..but I love all Reba's music..I actually see how her songs play out with the situation

[@Tommywanye]

Hi, dear, how are you? I wish you a good day.

[@hammervansickle7042]

❤❤❤

[@laurieberry4814]

I am white and I love Aretha Franklin. My one time African American roommate loved Adele. We don’t have to only love people from our own race. I also like Reba Mcantire.

[@brandonqueen2608]

The South is one people from different continents ❤

[@mindmyown1]

“Don’t trust your soul to no backwoods southern lawyer”

[@bobbib3836]

One of the fastest stories ever told. So many twists and turns. I loved it in the 90’s. Still loving it in 2023. Reba is a true legend & story teller ♥️

[@jimbo1959]

This song was originally done by Vicki Lawrence (from Carol Burnett),(released in 1973).It was written by her then husband Bobby Russel

[@heymikey4025]

Wow…Vicki has probably has gotten a helluvva lot of royalties out of this song… similar to how Dolly Parton wrote one of Whitney Houston’s best songs “I Will Always Love You” and I believe that Dolly made a fortune from Whitney singing it…

[@robertwaid3579]

Thank You for Pointing that Trivia Fact, and the Fantastic Woman who Originally released it Back so Long ago. Pure Genius by Miss Vickie's Husband. TKS.

[@JimmyGaspard-uq8sb]

Vicki,I loved her on Momma's House,Weeelllll Viiiiincent,Guwd Lawrd!

[@JimmyGaspard-uq8sb]

2:3O I use I think that was Willam Defoe! Looks like em!

[@darrylgonzalez5251]

One of the greatest country ballads of all time, sung by one of the greatest country singers of all time. God bless you Reba McEntire and thank you!

[@rebamcentire7052]

Hi fan

[@KayWilliams-ck4us]

Yeah she's a good singer ,Vicky Lawrence is a good song writer

[@KayWilliams-ck4us]

Yeah she's a good singer ,Vicky Lawrence is a good song writer

[@nancybros8302]

⁠@@KayWilliams-ck4usVicki Lawrence didn’t write it. Her husband did. She did record it though. Reba’s is a cover. Good. But Vicki did it better, imo.

[@paulmullins4451]

Who still listening to this masterpiece love the video. Also, let me know if you’re still listening 2024🎉

[@diogenes2550]

Listening to the Vicki Lawrence original, not this pale imitation.

[@shirleydavis7845]

I’m still listening, September 2024

[@briancaldwell6799]

i just picked up after 50 years that andy was her fiance....i thought that was bold of her to execute her in-law for her brother's sake......i thought that was howl she was....dog-mean and spiteful....

[@codykelly6066]

Most of em passed away

[@jaybird74]

Dec 2024 - heard when it first came out. I was reared in Georgia - we don’t forget these things. Same with Jim Williams in Savannah in the early 1980s.

[@FeatheredLife]

"You see little sister don't miss when she aims her gun" Yup got that right. We don't play with guns we use them when there is a need.

[@kathleencandelaria4106]

I have always like the line "that's one body that will never be found".

[@shanebailey340]

That face Reba makes at the very end of the video: pause it at 4:10...look at that face for five seconds. That face is one of anger, rage and no guilt whatsoever. In a word: CHILLING.

[@roxiehart73]

Saw that. I wondered how long she was able to hold it. Kept waiting for her to crack. haha.

[@mattbushey8323]

why would she have guilt her loser fiancee and her brother's cheating wife where in bed together she did the world a favor, and adultery should be a capital crime because if u can't be true to your spouse what kinda kids are u going to raise and what good contribution are u making in the world as we look at the stay's and 70% of inmates come from broken homes if we solve these issue where they start then we lower crime preserve culture and solve many problems in our society

[@torylivingston]

I think what he meant by 'guilt' is the fact that her brother took the blame for the murders and subsequently ended up at the end of a hangman's noose.

[@fraya1022]

Matt Bushey - Because that means even less people would be willing to marry (the rate of people getting married is lower than ever) and you'll be putting a lot of innocent people in jail. You really want to put someone in jail for cheating with people in jail for murder, rape, drugs, etc.? That's insane.

[@mattbushey8323]

Fraya1022 -What's insane is that u think they should go unpunished and are innocent??? there no better then a rapist and are a key problem in our world, because they have the same sociopathic mentality and do not have a touch with reality or right and wrong.Now for the marriage part if u have a kid out of wedlock u should have to become married to the father or the state takes ur chilled and both the guy and girl loose their reproductive rights, and that's because the child will be better off in a nuclear family as opposed to a broken one, and once u have a child nothing in life is about u anymore but if it is your not a very good mom or dad maybe not even a value to the world at all and the child will most likely grow up to be another problem for society if they stay in your care.

[@nataliastornello]

I want this story to become a full-length film, or a TV show

[@treysloane7444]

I've said the same thing myself.

[@moxieous]

it is a movie

[@SerfinBird]

@@moxieous you wouldn't by any chance know the name would you?

[@moxieous]

SerfinBird im pretty sure it’s just called the night the lights went out in georgia but it’s only loosely based on the song

[@TheDennisgrass]

Pretty lazy are we? Or are you a promoter in sheeps clothing? In 1981, country singer Tanya Tucker recorded a version (on an album of the same name) with differing lyrics and an altered timeline. These altered lyrics were based on the plot line of the 1981 film The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.

[@breezygreen306]

His cheating wife never left town but that's one body that will never found you see little sister don't miss when she aims her gun. Gangsta!!!!!!!!

[@rileymoritz4400]

Delores Blakley ME PERFECTLY

[@trishasmith3449]

Who's ever in new England

[@codyherrera7577]

Not a gangsta she is an kickass outlaw like jesse James

[@karaoconnoraliasraidra]

Vicki Lawrence and Reba McEntire- the original gangsta gangstas ;-)

[@karaoconnoraliasraidra]

This morning I remembered that Reba had a song called "Does He Love You" which had a music video climaxing with her blowing up the boat her cheating lover and his mistress were on. It turned out to be a video within the video because that's the only way they could get away with it, but dang!

[@jonimichalski1403]

Vicki Lawrence Started it And Reba Finished it beautiful Job Ladies

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

Arguably, more songs were written about Georgia than any other US state : Rainy Nights in Georgia, Georgia on my Mind, Georgia Peaches, Georgia Rose, The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia and off course Georgia Rain, just to name a few . Who agrees? God Bless Georgia.

[@nataWHAT]

I KNOW you didn’t just leave out Midnight Train to Georgia! 😂

[@CrimsonArtemis]

​@@nataWHATalso...who can forget the Devil went down to Georgia?

[@nataWHAT]

@@CrimsonArtemis hell yeah!!

[@LMDetorie]

@@nataWHAT Which was originally "A Midnight Plane to Houston" when Jim Weatherly wrote and recorded it. Cissy Houston, Whitney's mom, reworked it and recorded it, then Weatherly's publisher sent Cissy's version to Gladys Knight, and we all know what happened after that... It's kinda cool to listen to the 3 different versions and hear it evolve!

[@elizabethlanders9805]

The Vickie Lawrence version always left a hole in the story for me. Reba explains it differently and now I understand.❤

[@ryanperry3854]

This is what a good song does. Tells a riveting story in 4-6 minutes. I’m by no means a country fan. I like my music with a lot of metal in it. But I appreciate talent and Reba has plenty of that. This is a great cover

[@CoreyStevens-c1f]

She is the Country Female Artist GOAT. Reba is on another level. She is on God mode.

[@Tobaccoky96]

Exactly 💯

[@1Tibs1]

You know she’s telling the story of many people in the country, one thing obvious, don’t trust your soul to a back woods southern lawyer (all) and the judge has blood stains on his/her hands.

[@Grammichal]

CURRENT GEORGIA TRIAL OF SHERIFF WHO KILLED A JUDGE! That’s what brought me here.

[@dominickvillella2066]

This is when music actually had a story in it

[@samanthamanley4624]

Dominick Villella this music has meaning

[@marcoaguilarjr2589]

Have you listened to J Cole at all?

[@MarriedToTheBestHusband]

Dominick Villella music still has a story

[@MarriedToTheBestHusband]

@MsUn PC your music sucks, you dont even know how much music has evolved.

[@mustacheman7169]

Dominick Villella Luke combs kinda tells a story

[@Blando7887]

I stood behind the drummer backstage at Dollywood in 1992 when she performed this song. I remember wishing I could play drums and how cool it would be to be in a band. I was 14

[@ErinJoy-f3o]

Song STILL gives me goisebumps. Im 38 and remeber growin up on all this country. the absolute best

[@shelbyesters5732]

Still one of the greatest country songs ever recorded

[@ginalahue8694]

I just LOVE both this song and "Fancy". Some of her best work in my opinion!

[@jamielisinski6820]

Fancy has always been my favorite 🙂

[@jasonvoorhees7288]

Absolutely

[@spacebutterfly_]

Both classic story songs!

[@lillyanp4]

Same here! I came here to listen to it after watching all of this Murdaugh trial stuff. This was just playing in my head! Crazy!😂🤣👊

[@ginalahue8694]

@brad pearson that is crazy 🤪! I'll give you that!

[@chronobretz9511]

Reba is by far my favorite female country singer and this easily my favorite song of hers

[@basurapanda328]

this and fancy are both the best

[@deadpan_studios9697]

Interesting, considering they're both covers. Really good covers, though. Reba knows how to belt out a tune.

[@williamimler]

this, "fancy" and "what do you say" are my favorite of her songs, but I also like the video for "is there life out there"

[@jeffrechkemmer3417]

true brother

[@jeffrechkemmer3417]

true brother

[@kingtaylor5613]

can I just say the old age makeup on Reba is AMAZING! The lighting and camera angles hide the edges well, but her acting sells the character, making her look the part

[@stevendudley5687]

Yeah I wonder how long she was in makeup for this music video.

[@paigxw633]

Love how the story flows so well in the song. if you don’t listen closely you don’t realize it. this is why Reba will always be a legend.

[@Will-b5b]

Oh yeah me too

[@bethrose-p4i]

I don’t understand the video but love the words and how it flows!

[@outspokengirl]

I've always thought this is song, given the right writer, would do well as a film. Hearing this song my whole life, and the video is EXCELLENT. It's always added to the Southern Gothic mystique.

[@maeganprim8404]

omg that would be amazing this and that obe song baby I'll take care of u I'll never let u down .....

[@wilddave18073]

There was a movie made in about 1981 or 1982.

[@acrylicgodoy]

Southern Gothic Mystique...I love that phrase!!

[@salvadormartinez5356]

Soft and pure in heart, Hi how are you doing?

[@Русскийлюблю]

James Cameron would make this a master piece tbh

[@ClawBoss]

2019 and still the best story I’ve ever heard.

[@lclack62]

Yessss!!!

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Certainly the most convoluted, lol.

[@selenamanning007]

JudgeJulieLit has l

[@synsb155]

Lm M

[@ryaneltrahan5224]

2020 still here still rising 🔥🔥

[@patrickimmelman897]

JOHHHN CENAAAAAA

[@theghostreckon316]

SOLDIER, WRONG VIDEO!!!

[@patrickimmelman897]

@@theghostreckon316 you can’t see me

[@MiamiBlossom]

Looking for this comment. The only reason I looked this song up.😂

[@missannie8012]

My son (9) always yells that out. What's it mean? His late gma loved John Cena.

[@kaylaelizabeth484]

My mom loved your music so much that she would play it every day , she would even watch your show. When we found out she had cancer again I would play I'm a survivor for her knowing that it was one of her favorite songs by you. She also loved Fancy and would ask me to sing it to her while playing it for her to listen to, your music inspires me every day to be who I want to be and that's a singer and song writer along with my little sister even if we aren't the best singers

[@mr.mediocregamer9653]

@Reba McEntire That's pretty neat if you're the real Reba McEntire. :)

[@rebamcentire6500]

That's great your support is what keeps me going so in return I've decided to give something back to my fans by setting up an interactive community and i would love for you to join it will make me happy 😊.

[@troydixzon9771]

Her story so interesting u see she avoided some kind of accident I think her road manager went down in a plane crash interesting I need to see that story again

[@rebamcentire6500]

@@troydixzon9771 Okay so I use this certain "Hangouts" app for the community it was recommended by my IT expert are you familiar with it?

[@mel87kel]

Queen of country always pulls you into her songs; she's amazing.

[@salvadormartinez5356]

Soft and pure in heart, Hi how are you doing?

[@kathrynmiller9622]

Isn't that true though. My husband was in love with her and all of her music. She's just got that special something you don't always find easily.

[@donotneed2250]

I've never really considered her to be Country. Just one of the singers I've enjoyed hearing and looking at.

[@sarahmyers2597]

This is my song for my brother. I AM THAT LITTLE SISTER that wouldn't miss...

[@Jack21Spades]

God bless you

[@Tribute2Mike]

LMAO!!! That is sooo my little sister!

[@pennydavis2637]

Exactly how I feel about my brother’s ❤️

[@cathyaudette1060]

I am my brother's little sister and I would do the same.

[@beverlyhall4578]

Me too

[@damienfink9350]

I'm 16 years old and I love Rebas music.

[@dennisraymond8809]

You're absolutely right..... Good evening Damien how are you doing over there hope you're having a wonderful day it's a lovely day that the lord has made

[@kaylasteger5414]

Wow, I'm 16 years old to 😳

[@margaretgilhooly1240]

@@damienfink9350 so you have good taste

[@SeanWaters-z1g]

I was 16 when I first became a Reba fan and now I'm nearly 30!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@pjdurkin4938]

Back when country music was good

[@jt2727]

one of my favorite spine tingling who did it songs with revealing details. 22 when she dropped this hit

[@stephanieroll6114]

This song gives me chills. So amazing

[@Tommywanye]

Hello dear how are you doing? I wish you a great day

[@ShaneKyle-j1n]

I'm listening to an entire playlist of 90s country. Before they used to be childhood memories, but after going through ringers, God knows how many times as an adult. Now I understand the lyrics and what these people are singing about, it's almost tragic.

[@Erin796]

i wish she did more music like this and fancy

[@elisabethdixon3034]

Totally agree

[@LisaCupcake]

Erin Martin It's kind of funny that they're so popular, because neither of these songs are originally Reba's, but she did such a great job with them.

[@jasonandcrystalclark7914]

agreed

[@finnavx]

+LisaBaby67 The lights went down in Georgia was originally sung by vicki Lawrence. And Fancy written and sung by Bobbie Gentry

[@LisaCupcake]

Finn Aluveaux I know. I said they weren't Reba's originally.

[@dannymoseley6965]

Reba was not the original singer of this song! And I do remember the original. But she absolutely did this song Justice!

[@SWW72]

Agreed that Reba’s version is better but Vicki Lawrence’s original was good too.

[@haunnathree3305]

One of the best country songs of all time. Reba tells rich great stories in her songs. Love em.

[@jessiemichelle5642]

I understand the story now, wow. So glad for superb acting and closed captioning.

[@lisandros2105]

Jhoooon Canaaaaaa!!

[@tinacox4999akadirtysouth]

Reba keeping tha old country alive !!!! Nobody can do it like REBA !!!!!! I loved it when I was a lil gurl and Vicky sang it but Noooo body can do it BETTER than tha queen !!!! Love you REBA!!!!!!

[@michaelsmith_32329_]

Hello Tina.. how are you doing?

[@spiderxand]

I would do the same for my sisters. In a heartbeat.

[@stephenhernandez7609]

Definitely I would too

[@Jack21Spades]

I don't even wanna know what I would do to some maggot, around on any of my siblings...

[@ChibiProwl]

I’d do the same for my little brother!

[@bellerain381]

Your sisters should be very proud to have you as a brother! 👍🏻

[@spiderxand]

@@bellerain381 Thank you.

[@darrinbowen6694]

Vicky Lawrence may have sung the original. Tell you the truth I couldn't understand the story as she told it. But Reba took it to a whole other level. And for that thank you I'm sure Vicky Lawrence loved this rendition of her song . And how you brought it to life.

[@outlaw8865]

This is a great example of Country music done perfectly. 2021 Country artists needs to wake up.

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Tim how are you doing!!

[@kyli1204]

Alex Murdaugh trial brought me back to this song. “Never trust your soul with that backwoods southern lawyer”.

[@JoshuaWelch-xs7kk]

Everytime I listen to this song it gets me all story eyed, she sings a very interesting storyline, and a mysterious one, I get chills everytime I listen to it.

[@robertlamb7513]

She did a good cover of Vicki Lawrence ' s song. Vicky Lawrence sang this song before Reba did because her husband wrote the song and she said since you can't get anyone to sing it I will

[@hopewallace32]

This song has always given me the chills! Love Reba!

[@jackwilson1409]

Hope the virus didn't affect you and your family?

[@carldivincenzo]

Life ended more than once in

[@krystleparrott7340]

Dang this video gives me chills reba is not only a great singer but also a great actress to

[@Ch3xMat3]

You know I have loved this song for many years but I am just now seeing the actual video to it and it just makes it a million times better. Love her music and love the story telling and videos that go with them.

[@vikkibrown2023]

I've heard many covers of this song~~You and Vicki Lawrence are the best for this song~~No one can compare to the both of you~~

[@Tommywanye]

Hi, dear, how are you? I wish you a good day.

[@vikkibrown2023]

@@Tommywanye Wasn't really a great day, but thanks so much~~Sure hope your day/evening was great~~💗

[@Tommywanye]

@@vikkibrown2023 I had a wonderful midday and now I'm having a good night but I'm not going to sleep.

[@Tommywanye]

@@vikkibrown2023 I hope you don’t mind socializing and sharing ideals.

[@vikkibrown2023]

@@Tommywanye I'm so happy that your day was wonderful and I have a feeling you'll have a great night~~lol~~Stay happy and stay safe~~Wishing you many more good nights~~Again, stay safe~~

[@sharidepratt4066]

the chemistry betweenthe two set that song on fire

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊😊

[@shelley6746]

2021 and still loving Reba & her amazing voice♥️

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Shelley how are you doing!!

[@clarissarobynn]

2022

[@SalWare686]

Same in 2023! 🔥

[@jessiemichelle5642]

2023 and a half! 😁

[@M00seec]

2023 here

[@juliesanchez7591]

One of a kind woman that can sing and tell a story.She's always been a role model to me love the country in her, her voice is sooo amazing.

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Julie how are you doing!!

[@jusjessnthings8273]

Why the actual fuk am I finding this in 2023 and being like omg Reba was an absolute genius! The lighting, The theatre, all five fuckn stars miss ma'am

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊😊

[@RuneTraverse]

The funny thing about the video is that it mentioned Andy being [Reba's character]'s fiance, which isn't in the actual song and makes several things a LOT clearer. It always bugged me that the second victim was Andy rather than "that Amos boy Seth" - even if Andy was supposedly the brother's friend, I couldn't understand why 'Reba' chose him to die too. But if they were supposed to be married, and both he and the cheating wife died at the same time (I always thought they were two separate attacks), the motive makes much more sense. And the fact that the judge was also having an affair with the wife; I just figured both he and the sheriff were lazy / uninterested in digging deeper in an 'obvious' case. Yes, I looked for a coherent narrative in country songs as a kid. I was weird.

[@jennbuck7374]

+RuneTraverse I have been listening to this song for 20+ years, and this is the first day I realised the fiance thing. Complete game changer.

[@RuneTraverse]

jenn buck I know, right? I had to rewind that bit in the vid, like "wait, he was WHAT?"

[@Knutterbife]

Brother finds out his wife slept with his friend Andy and Seth Amos. Angry, he goes and gets his gun to kill Andy. Little does he know his little sister Reba has already killed Andy and her brothers wife, whom had slept with Andy, Seth, the judge, and Rebas fiance(who was not andy). The judge wanted a guilty verdict asap so it didn't come to light that he had an affair with the woman.

[@eljahsiemallah]

RuneTraverse Thats not weird. That called making sense of something and your right that part was the missing puzzle to this song to me too.

[@eljahsiemallah]

Blake Meche Seth being the fiance of Andys sister doesn't give here motive to kill Andy or her brothers wife more than Andy actually being her husband. Cheating husband and brothers wife murdered by angry Wife and Sister makes more sense.

[@codykennedy5511]

I grew up in the georgia woods, my granddad (i call him pawpaw) took care of me, and taught me to be a welder and carpenter, I miss being a kid and working in his shop to this music. Now I live in oklahoma and thanks to my granddad I have a life.

[@brockcureton2989]

AMEN

[@tonyasanders5489]

I have to say I grew up listening to Mrs Reba. Her music always tells a story and her voice always soars. I can't pick just one artist as a favorite because there were too many awesome artists out when I was young. But I guess my 2 favs would be Reba and The Judds. I learned to sing by listening to them all, but those 2 I had to get perfect. If inward able to sing with Reba on stage or just messing around I would be the happiest woman in the world. There's not many of her songs I don't kmow. I love u Reba and thank u for being such a passionate artist

[@johnunderwood5115]

Have worked as court security for years in a small southern town,,,,,and this song, is a truly prophetic warning,

[@EveryDayGamerElite]

Reba is amazing. Honestly, I don't know if there is a better artist. Many tell stories but not like Reba..

[@bm4114]

Been loving this song for years and still can’t tell you the plot. All I know is that its the night when the lights went out in Georgia and that’s all that matters. It’s like a Bible verse, who knows what’s going on but we repeat them anyway

[@boonsaplenty3924]

Her fiance was sleeping with her brother Raymond's wife, so when she found out she shot both the wife and her fiance. Raymond was coming home from away when he learned from the bartender that his wife was sleeping with everybody in town, including the bartender. Raymond walked home in grief, and he walked in on Reba killing the two lovers. He took the blame, and when Reba tried to protest the judge sentenced Raymond anyways because the judge was trying to cover up his own involvement with Raymond's wife Edit: at least, that's the full plot of the music video. The song lyrics imply that Raymond (who is unnamed) was creeping up to kill a man named Seth Amos when he discovered that his sister had already killed them both.

[@callanightshade8079]

I love how they gave Reba and old lady makeover rather than getting an older lady for that part lol. Making it look more realistic that way to me

[@tinadailey3934]

My 12yearold Aussie loves this song 😊 when he hears it he turns back into a puppy.❤ Thank you Reba ,I love you so much 💞💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@kelkabot]

I love reading through the comments here and seeing the deep responses this draws from people. That's the power of art and great artists.

[@tracietaylormaddocks7114]

I’m 61yrs old and still listening in 2024 and if the Good Lord is willing I will be listening in 2025 ✌🏼😜🌞

[@tinadailey3934]

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[@tinadailey3934]

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[@tinadailey3934]

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[@RealBillMurphy]

​@tinadailey3934 hi there

[@eloiseockert9233]

Was just a coincidence? The name Raymond: defined as "The Protector."

[@frangiscucustanza3442]

NOW, that's what I'm talkin about. I always thought they should make a movie about the song fire in the mountains by Marshall tucker.

[@kristykleman7192]

This gives me chills. I got my 8 and 6 year old girls singing this 💃🏾

[@kolawoleoluwaseyi3332]

Hey there , how are you doing?

[@judybevers5557]

Raymond really should’ve stayed in Candletop that night.

[@michaelsmith_32329_]

Hello Judy.. how are you doing?

[@laughinghyena3118]

This story ain’t wrong While yes your older siblings will take any blame for us younger siblings But when comes to messing with our older siblings us little sisters and Brothers We won’t miss when it comes to our siblings That’s a promise

[@cathyaudette1060]

Indeed! I have just one older sibling, my brother. I would die for him.

[@cindyaaron1366]

It is about par for that area.

[@AndreaSharp-oc2hq]

I heard this song before it's really good i think Reba is A Excellent

[@TxAmber78]

Reba's version of this is by far the best. So chilling and haunting

[@rebamcentire1503]

Am so impressed and thanks 🙏 my beloved fan! 🥰 merry Christmas 🎁

[@zachjohnston5948]

That chorus is addictive

[@AsapRocky-v8i]

😢

[@AsapRocky-v8i]

Yuss

[@lauriejohnson2247]

One of my favorites by Reba...Reba has a unique way of telling a story in her songs with body language and facial expressions...she's beautiful inside and out and so very talented...that's why she is such a good actress...Reba doesn't have to try or put much effort to singing or acting...she is a natural...love you Reba...

[@thhomasmarks]

we have Bobbie Gentry who deserves much thank for that

[@hauntingjourney]

Originally sung by Vicki Lawrence AKA Mama (from Mama's Family and Carol Burnett Show) written by Lawrence's then husband.

[@sissywalton]

This SHOULD BE the soundtrack for the upcoming #MurtaughMurders!! Don't trust your soul to no backwoods Southern lawyer ...🤔🤔

[@dustintaylor9456]

Reba McEntire will always be the queen of country music and she’s one of my favorite female country singers🎧

[@rebamcentire7052]

Hi fan

[@dustintaylor9456]

@@rebamcentire7052 hi how are you doing?

[@rebamcentire7052]

@@dustintaylor9456 I’m good thanks. How long have you been my fan?

[@blugreen123]

She was the first country artist to produce truly epic music videos. Legend.

[@evelynbelew6477]

This would be an interesting movie. I would love it!

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊

[@misssyl4321]

It’s amazing…. How she knew how to sing this song…… it still takes me by surprise……….. Lord have mercy….🙏🏻

[@ShadowsGathered]

Maybe she took a cue from the original recording by Vicki Lawrence in 1972.

[@Tommywanye]

Hello dear how are you doing? I wish you a great day

[@shamelawlor7354]

No one tells the story better then my friend Reba

[@Take.It.Easy.7]

This song should've been turned into a movie. It could be so good!

[@harrytwain8314]

Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face.. Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe

[@Take.It.Easy.7]

@@harrytwain8314 I'm a big fan of Reba. And yes, your hello did put a smile on my face. Thank you and stay safe as well🙂

[@Tobaccoky96]

Exactly 💯 💯

[@won2kafour]

Greetings from India ... You just killed it in "Big Sky" - and then I saw you in "The Hammer" (another good performance!) ..after that I found out that you're a singer too!! I plan to listen to your songs here... Wow...such talent! ..and still going strong ....my best wishes ..stay blessed!

[@Spud101]

I love the way Vicki Lawrence sings this, I been listening to it since my mom introduced me to it. I absolutely love Reba and how she took this song & ran with it. In results Reba made a music video that brings more life to the song. I got Vicki on my iTunes & Reba in my playlist, best of both worlds.

[@jaypap7180]

I'm a 36 yr old grown man, I'm a tough guy and I will blare this!! 😂😂 I have no shame in rocking Reba Baby!!! All Damn Day!!

[@CaroleMinxBlanton]

This was the best concert. The customs changes were beautiful. And Reba was wonderful!

[@rebamcentire1503]

Wow thanks for the comments and I really appreciate your love fan 🥰🙏 merry Christmas 🎄

[@jeffheiks3022]

Reba is probably the best story teller in music period

[@bassrides]

I’m a Black Brother from the hood and I can’t take this song off REPEAT!!! NO such thing as Black or White Music!! This is just Pure Damn GREAT Music❤❤🔥🔥🔥Well DONE MRS Reba!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆❤❤❤🗣🗣🗣❤❤❤❤❤👠

[@mommajaned4352]

❤

[@Tyvisuals___]

Facts😭💯

[@johnsalter4878]

I'm a man from Detroit. There is no black or white. Just wrong and right. After 10 years as a combat medic l learned to trust the man on my flank regardless of color. To all you bigots out there. Fuck you.

[@starmaterial]

The original song had been sung by Vicki Lawrence in 1973, I believe. You should check that out now!

[@starmaterial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV7UfGqli72JiLMsi=TS5kOQJl5FL0ilVr This is the original.