Recky reacts to: Home free - Helplessly Hoping (Crosby, Stills & Nash)

Well, well .. well.. A new favorite.. Perhaps
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[@Reckyj]

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[@miamidolphinsfan]

Recky, so many people dismiss Home Free as "those country guys" and will never take the chance to even listen to them once. I even heard one reactor say he hated this because they weren't "country" in this one. These guys are all college educated and have degrees in music theory & such. They are SERIOUS artists, and this is that serious artist part of them on display. They can be taken seriously as fellow artists finally.

[@Reckyj]

Hate is a really powerful word.. I don’t like that. Home free has their own thing going on. And I can’t understand why people don’t like it. Sure it’s country. But that’s not the point. I see talent, love for music and excellent production!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@Reckyj exactly but some people just don't understand or like it, if you stray from their narrow preconception of what you should be, or act like & they get really offended when you do. I failed to mention before, this video, was Chance's kinda coming out video as he was involved in the concept & production ideas. He is such a greatly talented man, and glad he joined Home Free in 2016, and he has only made them BETTER in my humble opinion. This song was also the b-side on Crosby, Stills & Nash's 1969 hit "Marrakesh Express" one I recommend if you wish to react to a "retro" song...it's upbeat and one of my favorites from my childhood (I was born in 1960 right here in Miami)

[@Reckyj]

@@miamidolphinsfan 1969? Ohh wow.. I never would have thought it was that old! That’s really cool

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@Reckyj yeah if you get the itch to react to Oldie Goldie as we'd call it in the US, there ya go a perfect candidate.

[@Reckyj]

@@miamidolphinsfan indeed!

[@brendagrothier967]

A perfect example of Eargasm. Only issue....way to freaking short. I usually like Home Free's cover more than the origin most of the time. Why? The richness of their voices together.

[@Reckyj]

Perfect harmony!

[@pennyeaton904]

I'll take perfect harmonies over theatrics and vocal calesthenics every day of the week. These guys do it all, so well. For some fun "non-country" Home Free, I'd recommend Love Train

[@deniseriley6622]

It's so hauntingly beautiful.

[@Ididnotwanttojoin]

I love that the lyrics are a lot of playing with alliteration. Helplessly Hoping Her Harlequin Hovers, Standin' by the Stairway you See Something Certain, Love isn't Lying it's Loose in a Lady who Lingers, etc.

[@billwilber9089]

At some point in all of their songs, I get goose bumps up and down my arms. They are just too good together.

[@Reckyj]

Fantastic really

[@belinda9696]

Pure vocal harmony. This shows how well they fit together as a group.

[@cheriebennett6462]

Thank you for reacting to this song by Home Free. I have watched/listened to this song so many times. They all have beautiful voices individually but the sound of their voices together is so special! The harmonies in this song have brought tears to my eyes many times. Chance did a great job bringing this one together!

[@marioncamp645]

Another super harmony song of theirs is "Seven Bridges Road".

[@Reckyj]

Added to the list! 😉

[@lizbethlee3833]

I grew up in the 60’s. Crosby, Stills, Nash and (Young) were one of my favorite groups. This song was also my favorite of theirs. Home Free ABSOLUTELY nailed this cover. I can’t stop listening to it.

[@rebeccamunoz2948]

Oh Recky, thank you for this reaction. I’ve been wanted you to hear this, I knew you would love it. Their new song “ One man band”is another eargasm for sure. Give it a listen🎶🎶💕💕🦋

[@Reckyj]

Hi Rebecca! Will do. Thank you for the suggestion

[@sallytilley571]

First time I listened to this I had the same reaction as you. I couldn't follow the lyrics because the harmonies mesmerized me. I listen to this song every day. It's perfection. These are 5 of the most talented men and put them together and there is nothing better.

[@JudyB1980]

Grew up with CSN. This is the best version I’ve ever heard of this song. Fantastic.

[@KayOhio]

This song is so beautifully done! Thanks for great reaction!

[@stanrock2225]

So tight with the harmonies. Dang. Agree this is better.

[@eriklind8489]

You are right....they kicked ass on this one....absolutely beautiful everytime I hear it.

[@Reckyj]

Best so far!

[@becca2383]

Had to listen again, just stunning. I'm looking forward to exploring more Home Free. I've been watching a few of their songs this week and they are so good. A very fun one was their cover of All About That Bass, it made me laugh so much. I love a group that can entertain one minute then totally stop you in your tracks with something this beautiful the next.

[@sherrypalmer8215]

Welcome future Home Fry! ❤

[@becca2383]

@@sherrypalmer8215 thank you! ☺️

[@unity1016]

Because of what you said, you might like their cover of In the Blood.

[@bethcoussou]

One of their best, ever! It's a hauntingly and beautifully sung cover! It's in my top 5 or maybe 6 now. I'm still waiting on a particular video for the last 2 videos from their Land of the Free album. Those two (maybe one a little more than the other) will blow people's minds!

[@SusanneRoberts-pb7eb]

Magnificent Homefree.Thankyou for your reaction Recky. #HOMEFREE

[@reginaminton1135]

Wonderful song, I liked Crosby, Stills & Nash take on it and then came Home Free and the guys did wonders with the song. Amazing and gave it the feels. Thank you so much for a terrific reaction.

[@lrfcowper]

The only imperfection in this song is that it's too short. The song choice & video were Chance's idea. Tim arranged it. I can swear at points their vibratos synch up.

[@tomhansen4576]

Recky, until recently, I considered this video as the gold standard of HF's A Capella harmonic and artistic expression, just above their videos of How Great Thou Art, and Auld Lang Syne. But I believe they even out did themselves when they did the upgrade to Mark Knoefler's of Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms. It is only available in audio so far, and no idea when the video will come out, but is is on their new Land of the Free album. For me it is platinum level A Capella artistry and simply jaw dropping with their intricate arrangement and harmonies. I hope you give it a listen and react to it as well.

[@staceysmith8173]

I'm hoping they have made or will make a video for Brothers in Arms because I think it would be another phenomenal one like traveling soldier. A tear jerker

[@Reckyj]

Brothers in arms sounds amazing! I’ll most definitely check that out

[@200yente]

I agree. That's amazing!

[@DeerlyMusical2]

I agree, this is fantastic, and better than the original.

[@maryhumphrey3002]

To me, this is a Masterpiece. Just, "HOLY WOW".

[@daphnenicole5927]

Home Free is PERFECTION!

[@Reckyj]

And more of home free soon!

[@jeremywade6986]

Home Free have the richest harmonies in the game! So satisfying!

[@Reckyj]

I agree!

[@sandyblack2687]

Love this one💗 Love Home Free! Thanks for your reaction.

[@Reckyj]

Perfection!

[@joycemarieosborn]

I understand what you mean. When you feel the music, you feel it. Yeah, perfect! 🏡🍟

[@dwanemarsh4378]

I have watched a lot of your other reactions, such as the U.S. military, Ukraine stuff, and more...BUT, now that you have found Home Free, which is my favorite group for years, I have now subbed!

[@Reckyj]

Thank you for the sub!

[@dot.e1340]

I think the word you were looking for is perfect "harmony". This one always brings out the goosebumps, and leaves me in awe of their talent. Thanks for a great reaction!

[@Reckyj]

Thank you for watching!

[@pamelagoodman7559]

Gorgeous. Master class in a capella harmony?

[@Reckyj]

perfection

[@justlinsu]

incredible harmonies....loved this video...I'm thinking my fav atm too.

[@Reckyj]

Yupp. A fantastic song. And as you say, in a perfect harmony

[@richb313]

I graduated High School when this came out originally in 1969 a lot of music that people are just discovering is the stuff I grew up with. It has a stronger emotional tie than most can or should understand.

[@larryfisher7056]

I actually find it hard to believe that a person grown to adulthood that loves music has never heard of Crosby Stills and Nash......

[@johntucker4296]

They come out with new songs that become new favorites.😄

[@kenhall5551]

Great reaction! Honest and heart felt

[@Reckyj]

Glad you enjoyed Ken!

[@debbiecrawford7925]

So proud you did this . I love these guys. Great reaction

[@Reckyj]

Thank you Debbie!

[@deniseriley6622]

You're welcome 😊

[@susanengland3919]

It's not unusual, Home Free doesn't just do covers, they do upgrades.

[@joanwharff6483]

Yes, perfectly Amazing ‼️🔥

[@vickiroman189]

I love CSN, but like so many HF covers, I think they do it better than the original. Absolutely flawless.

[@annebiebrich9155]

It is beautiful but too short! Leaves me wanting to hear more!

[@pattiecoxey]

Personally I get aquatinted with the music sounds then the lyrics. I get what you mean about getting into the melancholy mood and enjoying it. Not depression but more of a quiet zone state internally. Make sense🤷

[@ppresley9208]

Perfection !!!

[@janetmcclure8568]

Seven Bridges Road! Talk about amazing harmonizing!

[@babyfry4775]

It’s one of my favorites. Their harmonies are so good it makes the song. They have a number of songs that show their tremendous harmonies. Yes, they can be silly and have fun but they can also be serious too. This was done by Chance (the baritone/bass) who started the song. He filmed it in black and white which lends itself to the tone of the song. Try Auld Lang Syne, Seven Bridges Road, One Man Band. Lots of their Christmas music is so beautiful. (Angels We Have Heard on High is one of my favorites). Good reaction!

[@DyvmSlorm]

I can find fault with this song every single time... IT'S WAY TOO SHORT!

[@shellyt3946]

Thank you Denise! Reactors tend to not watch this one. Glad to see it covered🤩 I think Home Free kicked this song’s ass! That is all 🏆

[@Reckyj]

Yupp! One of the best I heard so far!

[@dianeritthaler7792]

Great reaction

[@terrimoore6165]

I agree with you about this cover being better than the original! I grew up with Crosby, Stills, Nash(& Young)and they were and are epic!

[@Reckyj]

I lack the knowledge over a few more good songs by them. Got any suggestions?

[@terrimoore6165]

@@Reckyj Lord, there are so many, but would suggest their greatest hits album. Covers just about every epic song they did for the 60/70's. And when Young joined, the harmonies were out of this world.

[@Reckyj]

@@terrimoore6165 awesome!! Thank you 🙏

[@carlamoore3814]

Home Free doesn't do covers they do upgrades.

[@leapatterson2014]

If you would like another suggestion that trumps the original try Disturbed's cover of Simon and Garfunkel's " The Sound of Silence." In particular their live version on Conan. Paul Simon actually reached out to David Draimen and told him he was the one meant to sing that song and he was grateful David finally gave the song the life it needed.

[@Reckyj]

I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it. It’s amazing

[@nikkibanning176]

So impressive, flawless. Please react to PTX Run to You for a similar type of "feels" song, also flawless and equally beautiful.

[@Autumn8564]

You said you were a huge Johnny Cash fan. You should you check out Folsom Prison Blues.

[@Reckyj]

Ohh yea! That’s a given. Thank you

[@teresacartwright5406]

If you like sad songs, watch Home Free's videos "You Loved Me Like That" (written by Austin Brown" or "Travelling Soldier" - they're heart-breaking.

[@jeffspangler9098]

I think Home Free does all of their covers better than the original.

[@larryc3860]

CSN ( & Y ) approve....so do I.......

[@irenelopez3390]

The best❤️

[@jankreps5115]

Pure harmonies!!! Pure talent!! Nice reaction! Listen to “Auld Lang Syne”. &. “ 7 Bridges Rdoad” for more!! Nice reaction

[@Reckyj]

Glad you liked it Jan!

[@sunnyqzado3455]

If you prefer upbeat and fun songs I suggest Home Free Cant Stop this Feeling, Butts Medley, and Hillbilly bone.

[@alanlundberg4534]

Ricky, based on your comments, you should listen to Home Frre's cover of I Can't Outrun You and their original of Love Me Like That.

[@Reckyj]

Will do Alan!

[@rayniecox7683]

If you liked CSN, listen to Suite Judy Blue Eyes for good harmonies. New subscriber, Home Free brought me here. I'm from the era of the original (older) and this is one of my favorite Home Free cover. Listen to Auld Lang Syne for one along these same lines.😎😎😎😎

[@Reckyj]

Thank you for the sub! Means a lot

[@barryanderson3910]

Then after CSN's Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, go watch the cover by Foxes and Fossils. Careful not to fall into THAT rabbit hole, though.

[@Reckyj]

@@barryanderson3910 foxes and fossils? That the band name?

[@barryanderson3910]

@@Reckyj Yes. Just do a search on KZbin.

[@Reckyj]

@@barryanderson3910 i did! Added to the list!

[@GaiaOne]

Home Free has a way of making covers their own. Check out their cover of End of the Road. I think it's wonderful that Home Free introduced you to Crosby, Stlls, & Nash, one of the great bands of the 1970s. Check out Suite Judy Blue Eyes, Southern Cross, and Daylight Again. I think you'll enjoy them.

[@barryanderson3910]

On Daylight Again, the lyric may have to be updated to "I think about 150 years ago..."

[@Reckyj]

Crosby, Stlls, & Nash is a band that is on my radar!

[@Reckyj]

what do you mean? Is the song 150 years old??

[@barryanderson3910]

@@Reckyj The song almost certainly references the American Civil War and draws parallels with the present (at least in my understanding). The lyric says "I think about a hundred years ago, and how my fathers bled." The song, I believe, was written around the early 1980s, and anyone listening back then would probably think of the Civil War (1861-1865). Nowadays, 40 years or so later, someone hearing the song for the first time and thinking back a hundred years may not get the reference. Hence I said maybe it should be changed to 150 years ago. You've got a lot of enjoyment coming if you've never heard CSN before this.

[@Reckyj]

@@barryanderson3910 I never did! =)

[@davidtullis2810]

5 part harmony done right will always beat 3 part harmony

[@jonkeau5155]

That’s like Chris Stapleton’s cover of Tennessee Whiskey is superior to the original performance by David Allan Coe!

[@debbienorris7307]

This is my first time to listen to your reaction but if you are interested in some home free with some serious content try listening to Go rest high on that mountain. It’s a Vince Gill cover. Or We all want what we ain’t got Or everybody’s walking this land.

[@Reckyj]

I love home free! More coming

[@marlahudgins7038]

Did you like it? lol

[@Reckyj]

No, I loved it! 😛

[@JohnBare747]

You are wrong! It's not better than the original, it's Way Better!

[@maryjohnson7077]

I don't like home free ....i can listen to one thing they do

[@deniseriley6622]

To each their own. 🤷‍♀️

[@tracyallshouse2730]

What one?

[@Reckyj]

That’s the beauty with music. Taste and preferences.

[@waynebentzen8554]

Could you please stop talking.

[@Reckyj]

What? You now I have to pause right? Lol