REST IN PEACE TOBY! First Time Hearing Toby Keith - Don't Let The Old Man In (2023) Reaction!

Hello, everyone. In today's video, we pay tribute to the legendary Toby Keith, who recently passed away, by reacting to his poignant song "Don't Let The Old Man In." This track, known for its reflective and deeply personal lyrics, takes on a new layer of meaning in light of Toby's passing. Join us as we explore the song's themes of life, aging, and resilience, and reflect on the legacy that Toby Keith has left behind.
⭐️ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Our first-time reaction to "Don't Let The Old Man In" and its emotional depth.
Reflecting on Toby Keith's legacy and the message he shares through this song.
Our thoughts on the significance of this song in the context of Toby's recent passing.
🎶 ABOUT TOBY KEITH & "DON'T LET THE OLD MAN IN":
Toby Keith, an iconic figure in country music, has touched the hearts of millions with his powerful voice and meaningful lyrics. "Don't Let The Old Man In" showcases Toby's ability to connect with listeners on a deeply personal level, offering wisdom and encouragement to live life fully.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple who loves to share our journey through music, exploring the stories and messages behind the songs. Today, we honor the memory of Toby Keith, a true music legend whose work has inspired countless fans around the globe.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
How has Toby Keith's music touched your life?
Are there other songs by Toby Keith that have special meaning to you?
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[@deborahlewis656]

MY 63yr veterans favorite singer ever...miss you Toby😪🫡🤠

[@barsandbarbells2022]

A big THANK YOU to YOU Deborah! It's amazing to see how Toby's music resonated with so many people for so many different reasons. His support for the forces was a rare thing to see, to say the least - but without a doubt will never be overlooked. Thank you for supporting us - we really do appreciate this community - and we're grateful we were able to contribute to Toby's memory in our own way. RIP Toby Keith February 24th, 2024

[@robertg7396]

You are correct, Phil. Toby was close friends with Clint Eastwood. One day, while they were playing golf together, and just chatting. Clint, who is in his 80s, mentioned how he was making a new movie. Toby, being so impressed by Clint's work ethic asked "how do you do it?" Clint responded, "I don't let the old man in." That statement stuck with Toby, and he immediately started writing it as soon as he got home. He then showed it to Clint, who loved it, and put it in his movie "The Mule.". Rip Mr Keith, thank you for everything you accomplished in your short time with us! 😇🙏💔

[@tinagilbert8902]

💯This! Very well said!! Thank you for taking the time to share accurate info in an articulate and loving manner. Lovely. RIP Toby🙏❤

[@robertg7396]

​@tinagilbert8902 Thank you, Tina. You're very kind. 😊

[@aletmartins6940]

I think Clint was 88 when they had this conversation. He’s in his 90s now and still working. As Toby said - pretty amazing.

[@aletmartins6940]

Please don’t forget to do I wanna talk about Me! It is hilarious!

[@user-cw4lw5jw6k]

My ❤ is breaking 😢

[@bella-xp7qd]

The lady in white was his wife. During the awards show, Blake Shelton presented Keith with the country music icon award, honoring him for his work as a musician, humanitarian and entrepreneur. "Bet you thought you'd never see me in skinny jeans," Keith quipped in his acceptance speech. "I want to thank the almighty for allowing me to be here tonight.

[@KarlaElaine100]

Toby went through five surgeries, chemo, radiation and experimental treatments. He fought hard but said he had wrapped his mind around it all no matter what happened. He did ELEVEN USO tours for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two weeks each year for eleven years. Those were done for FREE! He also opened the OK Corral Children’s Cancer treatment center in Oklahoma City long before he got cancer himself.

[@mn2deep]

Close Karla....Toby actually went on 18 USO tours.

[@charleswojciechowski9459]

He fought to the bitter end. A tragic loss on many levels. 😭😭

[@tuffymoon3702]

His voice was still amazing and cancer and the treatments are hell on the body but the spirit remains strong. What a talent!

[@mcm0324]

As a cancer survivor, i completely relate to this song. He had already made the decision to stop chemo. I would NEVER go through chemo again - it's horrible, harder to battle than cancer, and with so much more horrible medical issues to your body than chemo and radiation are hell. It's harder than cancer itself. If I was diagnosed again, I would not go through that hell again. Cheno and radiation are hell - so much harder than cancer. I'll never do it again REST IN PEACE Toby Keith. ❤

[@richardkafka5625]

I watched my father go thru this. Everything you said is true. Week to week I could see my father being taken more and more. This is so hard to watch and brings tears to my eyes. Rest In Peace Toby.....

[@cindyjohnson3054]

My mother passed due to stomach cancer When they told us there nothing left to try and how far it had already we spent the last 4 months doing what would make happy, I think at point he and his wife knew

[@mrtonyo1965]

He was saying goodbye in this song.he was a real hero. RIP and you can sing to the angels

[@patticampana9458]

Can't even imagine the strength it took for him to do this! Will miss you, big guy😔.

[@megsmith596]

The man could write a song. A man truly deserving of respect.

[@heatherlea6825]

He teared up halfway through. Some are saying he knew and this was his goodbye.

[@VladimirBlarp]

He knew. He knew the end was near, and this really was his own good bye, a salute to his fans. R.I.P. Big Dog

[@cheryld1710]

How did he sing it? I’m still bawling every time I hear it.

[@kellydrzewiecki8681]

😢

[@jasonrogers8222]

I think he was telling us goodbye with this performance 😢😢😢😢😢

[@vickybrackin7483]

Tricia and Toby would have been married 40 years in March of 2024!❤😢

[@christophercombs3501]

Watching Tricia tear up in the audience just rips my heart out!

[@holliday0191]

I went through what Patty went through lost my husband 17 years ago. Our Anniversary was March 17 Had cancer in Jan. for 10 weeks and past away in my arms while we were walking. We were married 35yrs,and 9 days died 2 days before his 63 birthday.😭

[@frankjohnson3669]

Toby Keith still had stage presence as he neared his life finale. Thank you for your salute to him. He was a class act.

[@charlesc7950]

The courage of that man. R.I.P. Toby.

[@natlovell122]

Can you imagine the strength it took TK to perform this song?

[@firemedic5100]

As an old man, I cannot listen this and not get emotional. One of my favorite Toby Keith hits. Rest easy Toby, you will not be forgotten.

[@vickybrackin7483]

He was a Proud American and an amazing humanitarian around the world! RIP Toby!!

[@vickybrackin7483]

One of Toby's best songs ever is Cryin' For Me! It was written for one of his best friends Wayman Tisdale (former basketball player and jazz musician) when he passed away from cancer! Hits really hard now!!😢❤

[@coffeeguy957]

First song I listened to when I heard about Toby’s passing. 😢

[@jimmarsh1119]

Gut wrenching to see a true patriot, who loved our military and country, to be taken so early in life. I've been to every concert he played at in Fl. He was a one of a kind performer. A Legend! Now I'll have to play one of my favorite videos to cheer up. Who's Your Daddy R.I.P. Toby 🙏 God Bless his family!

[@karendoss6026]

This song tears me up! My brother battled cancer for three years, doing radiation, chemo and immunotherapy. He was 72 when they found the cancer. Through it all and losing so much weight he still played golf with his friends, he went deer hunting, fishing and enjoyed his two little granddaughters. Two months before he died he killed a huge deer. He was weak and so thin but he fought with all his might. It's been a year, in fact his memorial service was a year ago today. So this one hits hard because he tried not to let the old man in. Love you guys!!

[@dashcan8479]

I lost both my parents to cancer

[@allenemmons1124]

He was definitely leaving a message in this song.. He will be missed.

[@p.j.morris]

This song hits me hard i was diagnosed with esophageal cancer nothing can be done i have accepted it. R.I.P. Toby i will see you soon my friend. Toby was one of my favorites. play it sweet in heaven sweetheart. This is the journey i must take alone My husband of 46 yrs isn't taking this well at all he is angry at me at times. Awesome reaction.

[@barsandbarbells2022]

So sorry to hear this! Sending prayers your way 🤲

[@SuperCookinggirl]

May God keep you under his wing, and keep you by his heart.

[@leelacombe8843]

Amazing performer and advocate for our U.S. Military. R.I.P. Toby.

[@melaniedavis2526]

Toby was ONLY 62 years old! I'm older than he was by a few years. I was absolutely heartbroken when I heard of his passing. I always listened to his music! For a long time now. Toby had fought a good fight! ❤️🤍💙 The very disease he'd fought himself...along the way he had opened a Cancer Facility where young children could go to get the help they needed! It was all done up in a Cowboy Western Style! He also visited often. Held the little children! Just that act alone will take Toby straight to The Celestial Kingdom! ❤️🤍💙 He'd fought to the bitter end with exactly what he was helping those little children with! Unbelievable!! May you RIP Toby & God bless his Beautiful Wife/Children/Grandchildren/Friends & all others! ❤ One thing I truly believe is God does not take you home until it's your time. Toby's time on the earth was finished. Just look at all he'd done! Those he'd helped more than we'll all ever know. ❤️🤍💙 ANOTHER Legend gone home! ❤️🤍💙 I will miss you Toby! 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷 Did you notice how he teared up while singing when he looked at his wife? He could see her crying too! 🥹 And saying his final goodbye to all those there that night!! WOW!

[@vickybrackin7483]

Toby and Clint met at a Golf Tournament. He told Toby that was fixing to film a new movie. Toby said you're gonna dedicate 3 months of your life to shooting a movie? How do you do it? (Referring to Clint's age). ClintSaif, I get up every day, and don't let the OLD Man in...Toby said I'm gonna write this damn thing right now. It took him 3 days to crank it out! ❤

[@marshag9360]

He wrote this song a few years before his diagnosis. Willie Nelson recorded it and another artist but never did much when Toby recorded it.....until now. Clint Eastwood was 88 when he produced and acted in the movie The Mule and he put this song at the end of the movie. Clint is now 93. I know Toby's death hit him hard. GOD bless both of them and their families. Prayers and comfort for Tobys family. ❤🙏

[@GrandmasGonnaFlip]

He had just won the Icon award. So happy he got that when he did. This song went to #1 the day after his performance.

[@danaberman6929]

So sad.. Love Toby Keith. He did so much for my Brothers and Sisters in the Military. He travelled all over the world to play for the Troops. God took a Great Man.

[@debraives4741]

Toby made an impact on the world, he deserves the most powerful Tribute, a 21 gun salute.

[@hokiedoo]

That was amazing Don't Let The Old Man In,I never heard it before he is singing about his own mortality 🙏🏼😪

[@raymondking1793]

God Bless You Toby ,You are now pain free and singing with Angels 😇 in Heaven for God and Jesus Christ 🙏

[@kathrynnard8059]

This song was for his fans. We go through what we go through to be an example for others. Toby being in the spotlight his struggle and this song especially will be an encouragement in reaching many people .

[@williamreynolds9277]

Thanks to Toby for entertaining us in Afghanistan in 2007. He made a tough tour just a little bit easier. You, sir, are remembered fondly by many of us veterans. I, personally, count you in as one of us. Rest in peace, and I hope I get to hear your sweet music again on the other side.

[@aletmartins6940]

That performance was Sept 2023. He was very gaunt, but joked that others never thought he’d ever fit into skinny jeans. The pretty lady in tears is his wife.

[@NATURELOVER-1985]

R.I.P "Toby Keith"🌹🌹 & The saddest 😭 thing is he knew he was dying

[@WayneMcafee-oy6gc]

When I was 12 I got to shake hands with that man Toby Keith very very nice man one of the nicest men I've ever met and this song brings me to tears

[@RonMcwhirter]

Toby has touched my heart with his music. He will be missed

[@TexasMagnolia]

A great loss. RIP Toby and thank you. Please continue discovering his great music.

[@michellejackson6679]

I'm crying like a baby. It just hurts

[@kylesummers1565]

I've been avoiding watching this one, but now I have. Peace, Love!!

[@colesteyer7718]

That man visited us while were deployed in the Middle East. He played a full set for us aboard the USS Enterprise. I will always cherish the photo I have with him on the flight deck with him.

[@sandralorenz1796]

This is a beautiful song. RIP Toby. Toby wrote this for Clint Eastwood's 88th birthday. There is a video of Toby telling how Clint inspired this song. It will give you the details. Tomorrow is promised to no one.

[@dalet9207]

At age 74 this song says a lot.

[@jeanne5950]

Just saw an interview with Toby Keith where he tells the woman interviewing him how he came to write this song "Don't Let The Old Man In". He wrote this song for Clint Eastwood. He was on the golf course & Clint was his partner when someone asked Clint how old he was. Clint said "88" Clint's birthday was coming up on that Monday. Toby asked him what he was going to do to celebrate his birthday, Clint said he was going to Georgia to shoot a movie called "The Mule" Toby was thinking "wow" he is 88 & he was going to be shooting a movie for many months. He asked Clint "What keeps you going?" Clint responds by saying "I get up everyday, I don't lay around, I go outside, I don't let that old man in." That was the song Toby wrote for Clint using the words Clint had said "I don't let that old man in". Sounds just what you would imagine Clint would say & those few words gave Toby the title to his song. In a recent interview Toby did while he was battling cancer, he speaks on how he got his start & how he writes his songs. He explained how that song came to be and who he wrote it for. The song was not about Toby & his illness because he wrote it before he got sick. He wrote it for Clint who was just going to start shooting the movie "The Mule" which came out in December 2018. Clint uses that song in the movie but Toby wrote it before the movie was done so Clint used it in the movie, Toby said in the interview. I will miss you Toby. Rest in Peace in God's Light.

[@dennisdomingos1283]

Best BAD ASS song ever

[@bevalexander5897]

I was sobbing as I watched Toby perform this on The People’s Choice Country. I believe he already knew he was losing this battle, and this was his goodbye to his fans. I was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer that was caught very early. I remember when the dr said it was cancer, I felt pure fear for the first time in my life. Luckily, I’m still here. Toby, I hope you’re up there drinking a cold one in a Solo.

[@user-gq4yr4wd5o]

Just enjoy his music, I'm sick these , My first time hearing. Just listen.

[@cathysmith2941]

This song is so beautiful sad that toby is no longer with us.. I tear up everytime I hear this especially now that toby is no longer with us... You are right phil toby did ask Clint how do you do it ? And Clint replied I don't let the old man in and that statement stuck in Tony's head and he immediately went home and started writing the words to this beautiful song.. Rip Toby keith you will be forever missed my hubby met toby keith when he was on deployment in Iraq when toby sang for one of the uso tours.. hubby said he is an awesome guy Thanks for remembering toby keith 😢😢😢

[@user-li4mu3hb9q]

R.I.P Toby Keith. I feel ashamed I never got to hear or know your music before seeing a film with Clint Eastwood 'The Mule' I certainly went looking for Toby Keith on the net and found a true wealth of talent but not only that, learned the true character of the man and his awesome talent at singing and song writing.

[@jamesday9701]

To me, the title of this song has developed a dual meaning to me since Toby's battle with cancer and especially since his passing. Initially, the "old man" to me was simply age and not letting that number limit and determine your ability. Now, to me that "old man" that he is speaking about not letting in is also death.

[@traceyvavrecan6714]

Toby also wrote a song for his friend, Wayman Tisdale who passed from cancer years ago called Crying for Me and that song hits much harder now. Rest in peace Toby, you will be missed.

[@kathieovercash8414]

He was saying goodbye. It's so not fair.

[@stephenhuber1219]

Wayman's Song is a must

[@scottchapin2323]

A true American, R.I.P. Toby

[@TuckyBlue_1]

I can barely watch this tears running…

[@user-yb7tx5iy2h]

I've been so lucky so many times. Pushing on my 8th 'cat' life. Half were stupid decisions when young, the rest not at all, but still hanging on.

[@Josh31287]

This was his Goodbye to his fans 😭 it was his last televised Live performance

[@karenm502]

Toby loves God and Country, that's for sure. He is now with God and waiting for all who loves and know Jesus/GOD.

[@js3599]

Gotta check out Joey and Rory, "When I'm Gone"... Husband and wife duo... Joey, the wife, had terminal cancer when they made the video... She passed away of cancer not long afterwards... Extremely emotional song... Rory, her husband, is extremely emotional in the video too, especially since she left him with a two year old daughter to raise without her mother... RIP Rory... And also, RIP Toby as well...

[@chrisdutton2975]

Definitely an outstanding and incredibly emotional song and video, but it was actually released a couple years before her first cancer diagnosis. Ironic and tragic how life then imitated art.

[@lisaammoms261]

His most poignant song ever. He knew he had to Let the Old Man in. I'm a cancer survivor so I totally get it. His wife in the audience had nothing but joy that he could still perform.

[@jodimiller1632]

Yeah I really think he new this was going to happen I'll miss him and his music...R.I.P. Toby 😅❤

[@Freddie2598]

In this video, Toby reminds me a lot of Alan Jackson, because of his appearance

[@nebidiaswift5200]

This song was heartbreaking when he performed this there was hope but hearing it now man does it just hurt

[@brandonhudson9952]

His passing tore a hole in me.

[@treymckirahan7631]

Check out “ crying for me “. It’s a tribute to his good friend wayman Tissale who also passed from cancer.

[@tonirutan3665]

This was Toby's good bye to all of us.

[@jeancarroccino8574]

True PATRIOT & WARRIOR.. I will miss him truly.❤❤

[@TXplowgirl]

He weighed about 140 lbs at this event which was Dec 28th. When he died 8 days later he was at 130. There are some videos where he played in Vegas a few days later and he was having to set a lot while he performed. He normally weighed 260 lbs and lost 100 lbs.

[@vigelluces1421]

I'm not even american but i like to listen to country music . This guy toby looks like typical gunslinger in the old west playing his guitar with very nice melody i really like his low tone . He doesnt look old to me nor skinny you cant even tell he's sick sad to know he was living his final days .

[@user-dy8sj1qt5x]

He was telling everyone good bye Toby you want every be forgotten

[@reneerocha1796]

How Do you Like Me Now Is SUCH a FUN SONG!! 😊😅😊 looks like he really enjoyed making that video. ❤😊

[@theresamendoza9143]

Great person, great singer rest in peace.

[@jimchiro3459]

RIP Toby Keith 🙏🙏🇺🇲 you will be missed.

[@barbarat5424]

This song is so Haunting 😢

[@jackhargrove4275]

Toby was a Dependent of his Dad that was Military ✨🙏✨. RIP , YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. 🦅🇺🇸✌️💞🇺🇸🦅

[@larae6129]

Toby wrote this song for Clint Eastwood 's 90th birthday .

[@srey6710]

It was like he was saying goodbye, and his wife knew it

[@miltonslocum8957]

Beautifully sweet but touching song. The quote he used "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?" Is from American baseball player Satchel Page. He played from 1902 to 1982. Very appropriate for this beautiful song.

[@jamesscott3230]

I am a proud okie of Toby Keith! Toby made being from Oklahoma cool! Nobody singing or politically done for the troops and Oklahoma what Toby Keith done! I am Oklahoma proud of you Toby Keith RIP and Godspeed!

[@dennisbarnes7933]

You can see how emotional he was at the end of the song... I believe he knew it was gonna be his last performance...😢😢😢😢

[@kimberlydickson8724]

R.I. P Toby we love and miss you terribly

[@donniedale3522]

Watch Toby and Merle Haggard, Toby helped him on a last show. SOME OF US FLY. For an old man like me, this song and that one speaks volumes of us that have lived here on this rock, at the end of days.

[@Robstercraw]

God rest his soul. 😢

[@veraskene2226]

I watched this live and I cry every time I hear it 😢😢😢😢😢

[@smoove7932]

From red solo cup to dont let death in. Puts things in perspective.

[@roywright9804]

I think that was in 2024 his last performance literally weeks before he died

[@sandracellars9108]

Its going to be hard for his sweet wife❤. I been through it. Lost my husband to liver cancer 😢.

[@jalex3645]

Can't you describe him as thin, lean, skinny sounds so harsh for a man with such honor who loved his country, our solders and every human being.

[@pres96ton]

this is 4 months before he died

[@davidhill7234]

Im still so heartbroken over his death 💔 😪

[@stephenhuber1219]

I'm so happy I can't stop crying with Toby & Sting

[@larrygilpin385]

You were talking about how different he looks, and I agree with you, it’s almost shocking. 😢 To update you on how much weight that he lost, they said he was 260 pounds before he had cancer, and when he died, he was 130! He literally lost half his weight. He was a legend and we are going to miss him so much. I don’t usually shed tears for someone I’ve never met, but this one hit me very hard in the heart. Rest in peace Toby.

[@KarenK1025]

He was a good dude! and never lost that sense of humor ,he even joke right before he started , bet you thought you would see me in a pair of skinny jeans

[@larrybench6398]

It was so sad to see how things and weak he looked in this video I do believe that this was his last live performance, so sad to see the effects of this terrible disease has on the human body he was such a big man in body and life and as he says in the song that his body is weathered and worn, and what a great line in the song (HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW THE DAY YOU WERE BORN) What a great line. R.I.P. TOBY, Prayers and best wishes to the family 🙏🙏🙏🥺🥺 "OKIES FOREVER"

[@scottcash]

Toby asked Clint how he kept going and Clint said "Don't Let The Old Man In" and Toby wrote that song from what Clint said.

[@falconclaw1253]

Awesome job guys that one must have been difficult for you but you handled it like pros. RIP Toby thanks for the songs

[@roniboyd613]

This version guts me, cannot watch it right now ❤

[@robertjensen4525]

Clint is 93 he wrote the song for Clint, Clint asked Toby if he could include it in his movie because it went along with his theme

[@rnsmithjr]

clint i believe is 94, thanks for the reactions, Toby Keith was an amazing person, singer, song writer, husband, father, grandfather and just all around incredible man, he will be missed and mourned by millions of people around the world, he talk in an interview about even though he loved to sing and perform and all of the recognition meant a lot to him, the Song Writers Guild award meant the most to him