Ricky Van Shelton - Keep It Between The Lines REACTION!

[@belleferrar8898]

You are spot on about country being the best storytelling because that is basically all it is, a story with some good music to back it up. As for Ricky Van Shelton, I can listen to his voice all day long. All his songs are great, even the cover songs. You can't go wrong with any of them.

[@christinegreen3974]

One of my favorite singers growing up. Forgot how much I loved his songs and voice.

[@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton]

That is really special, Christine. Thanks for the comment!

[@pammorgan721]

Life Turned Her That Way , Somebody Lied , I'll Leave This World Loving You I Meant Every Word He Said ...All great songs by RVS.

[@Country_boy-sz3bn]

He didn’t have a bad song.

[@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton]

Ricky Van appreciates your comment, Pamela!

[@helenterry3688]

I'm 80 yrs old and have been listening to the most wonderful voice ever, RVS, recordings for years. A smooth, fantastic country singer, and song writer ,he's real country. God Bless you Ricky and Bettye.

[@f150bft]

Try Ricky Van Shelton's "statue of a fool" Shows how well this man can sing!

[@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton]

K.W., Ricky appreciates that !

[@lisagilliam9531]

I so highly recommend that you listen to "Daddy's Hands" by Holly Dunn. Its a very touching story about a daddy and daughter relationship. Please please listen to it. You will not regret it and youll never forget it. Cross my heart 😊🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@hmslovesmonkeys1403]

i love that song to it reminds me of my step dad along with a song from red solivine called daddy girl and another one called it'll come back

[@pammorgan721]

I heard that song on the radio just today , reminds me of my dad I lost when I was 17, people should really cherish their parents.

[@hmslovesmonkeys1403]

@@pammorgan721 i know i just lost my step dad in 2017 so it is hard so days i miss him i'm getting ready for surgery on monday and he was always there for me when i came out of surgery but this is the 2nd 1 were he will not be here

[@SpyderWebbedHawk]

Beautiful song suggestion, I hope he is able to do that one soon!

[@randall-king]

This is a classic. Was a huge song at the time.

[@bettyechols6405]

Ricky Van Shelton is one of the best voices in the world

[@josiahrobinson6135]

Great reaction, Billy! Just found this one, and I still love this song as much as I did when it was released. Ricky Van Shelton was, and still is, one of my favourite artists. Saw him in concert so many times between 1990 and 2000 or so, all over the country - Nashville twice; Portland, Salem, Eugene, Newport, Oregon; Tacoma, Washington. I saw that you did a reaction to Rockin' Years, too - another great song! More reactions to any of his songs would be appreciated, as would more reactions to Dan Vasc.

[@DMP12345]

My husband taught me to drive. And "Life turned her that way" is a great song! He has a wonderful voice!

[@SpyderWebbedHawk]

Saw this on the feed and the first thought was 'He is going to love that song for the story and the fact that the chorus takes on different meanings each time it is sung.' Ricky Van Shelton may not have been the biggest star in country music, but he was a hell of a singer. Some songs of his that stand out in my memory would be 'From A Jack To A King', 'I Am A Simple Man', and 'Where Was I'

[@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton]

Nice comments, Spyder! Ricky and I both appreciate them.

[@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton]

BillyYSC, Ricky Van appreciates you sharing his video with your followers. We both loved your commentary! Keep up your good work of shining your light.

[@patgrimes298]

Your mother was not over dramatic about you starting driving, it was the love she has for you, and she did not want anything to happen to you, the bottom line, speaking of lines. I like how you relate to the song, what you love about country music. Ricky Van Shelton has had one of the most beautiful singing voices in country music. He is retired (turned 70 last month, 2022), but many fans would love him to perform again (me too). From A Nashville Girl (MUSIC CITY USA PROUD!)

[@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton]

Pat, I appreciate you sharing Billy's KZbin channel with me, and especially his sharing this video!

[@patgrimes298]

Bettye, you are most welcomed, glad to share with you. What a touching song RVS sang with his beautiful singing voice.

[@danib6813]

Life Turned her That Way by Ricky Van Shelton.

[@tiffylove36]

Fun fact.....Ricky Van Shelton and Martina McBride both were on episodes of Baywatch back in the day (90's)

[@hmslovesmonkeys1403]

you should do the walk by sawyer brown

[@robertlayne802]

Yeah you definitely need to do that one.

[@clunkers948]

Yes!

[@funwithmaggie4353]

Love that song!

[@kimberlygrimm7007]

Yes please!! I saw Sawyer Brown in concert in the 90's! They were awesome! Great song!!

[@amandamacalik2364]

Yes!

[@angelawilliams7548]

I’m a country lover and forgot about this song.

[@f150bft]

1964 Ford Fairlane 500.....classic car, classic lines, classic tune and a country singer with class!

[@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton]

The car in the video is the very same car that Ricky learned to drive in, it belonged to Ricky's older brother, and is has been passed down to his son & grandson.

[@f150bft]

@@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton , loved his voice and still enjoy listening to him today. Thank you for replying.....

[@kathysizemore9975]

Statue of a Fool is another really good one by Ricky Van Shelton. Also From a Jack to a King and Crime of Passion.

[@tonydeegan6836]

this Is a great song. I am a 3rd generation race car driving. When this song was freshly out coming back home from the track the night my dad finally put my in his car for my first race it came on the radio. And even though I already knew it when the song came on that was when and the only time my dad told me how proud he was of me. Not just taking after him in racing but being the kind of kid/man that stood up for others in life. It is a song I hold dearly

[@southernenigma3427]

My dad taught me to drive on a manual. He said if I wanted my license, I was going to learn to drive a stick..so I did. Lot of jerking, stalling, and sputtering went on, but a lot of memories too.

[@GaOutlawVinyl]

Ricky Van Shelton is one of the most Underrated Country artist out there. Unfortunately he is rarely heard from anyone.

[@shayleeledevre6401]

Ricky Van Shelton has soooooooo many amazing songs. My best friend taught me how to drive. The guys in the backseat scared me and made me hit gas instead of brake. I almost hit the gas pumps! Angels in action. 🙌🙌

[@kendallmastre3356]

Ricky is definitely one of my favorites

[@SilverbladeDagger]

I has about 15 when I was first taught to drive. I watched my mom and dad drive my whole life, so I had a good handle on things just from observation, but doing it yourself was kinda daunting. So one day after school, which was 17 miles away down country back roads, my mom pulled the station wagon over, got out and came to the passenger seat. I thought I was in trouble for something, but she opened the door and told me to get in the drivers seat. Excited, she told me to go drive slowly down a dirt road and get a feel for it. I was doing good until there was a car coming the other way, and instead of panicking, I tried to keep to my half of the road. My mom was freaking out, told me to get over repeatedly, then grabbed the wheel and guided it to the side of the road. She told me to get over, but she never said which way! I would have been fine the way I was going. We had a laugh and later did it again, but because she was a bit excitable, I preferred to drive my dad around. So a year later, my dad and I was going up to Mt. Pleasant in our suburban, which was about an hour drive one way and back from Lansing. It was all highway driving, so it was really easy. Now one thing my dad did was subconsciously extend his leg to the floorboard when I was supposed to slow down or stop. So when I was going too fast coming into Mt. Pleasant from the exit ramp, or coming up to a traffic light, he'd unknowingly extend a leg. I got the visual cue, and that was that. Well, one time we were going down the highway at 70mph and he suddenly extended his leg. I saw it out of the corner of my eye, slammed on the brakes. He looked at me confused and asked me what was going on, to which I told him, "I saw your leg stretch to the floorboard real quick, so I thought it meant for me to hit the brakes because you did it real fast!" He laughed and said, "Son, I was just stretching my leg, you need to drive like I wasn't here, because I won't always be in the passenger seat stretching my leg so you know to hit the brakes." After all the driving I did with my folks, I ended up taking drivers ed. in high school as a gym class credit. I had the best grades in the class and the best road scores. My scores might not seem like a lot, I rode with 2 other classmates and the teacher, and we either stopped in the middle of the intersection because a kid timed a stop all wrong, or went down an icy road and a kid got the car stuck in a snowbank because we slid all the way into it. Another time a kid stopped completely in the middle of the highway and wanted to do a U turn because she missed the on ramp. To date, I've been driving for over 25 years, only had one accident, and never got a speeding ticket, but a lot of fix-it tickets because of the suburban I first drove became mine, and it needed A LOT of fixing up and had a mess of faulty electrical issues. But that is a story for another time...

[@thekingcobra63]

Ricky Van Shelton has an amazing voice, try Simple Man or Backroads for some different stuff by him.

[@antoniogarcia5081]

Try "I Meant Everything He Said " by Ricky Van Shelton, "Everything That Glitters Is Not Gold " by Dan Seals, or "Tennessee Flat Top Box" by Rosanna Cash if you haven't already.

[@randall-king]

Antonio Garcia all awesome ones! Yes

[@robertarmstrong2323]

One of my all time favorite songs

[@jimbennett8036]

This video reminds me so much of my father. He taught me to drive, he also taught me mechanics, electronics, carpentry, and plumbing. He always said, never pay someone else to do what you can do for yourself. Oh by the way he also taught me to cook. He said you never know when you will have to do for yourself.

[@brandonjodrey2319]

Simple Man By Ricky Van Shelton

[@ernestkerley7990]

Good Song. Heard many good RVS song's but my favorite would be "I'll leave this world loving you" and I'd like to request this song ! Sir.

[@davidnunn6608]

Love the channel and the job you do. I’m Driver for the last 17 years. Just got a million safe miles last year. With a CDL you’ll never have to worry about finding work.

[@janesmith3123]

Love Ricky Van Shelton. I told my Dad my sister taught me and he let me start driving. We lived in the country, not a lot of traffic.

[@bfsgman]

I'd love to see you react to "I Don't Call Him Daddy" by Doug Supernaw.

[@jbs2763]

One of my all time favorites

[@cherylpacola1310]

I learned to drive sitting on my dads lap on the back roads. From the age of about 4 to 10, then when i could reach the pedals. He let me drive with him sitting beside me on the backroads.

[@randall-king]

Cheryl Pacola same here! Learned on the dirt roads on the farm. By the time I got to driver’s ed in high school, I had been driving quite a while.

[@tyount1984]

I’m a truck driver. Been doing it 14 years now and love it. Love watching your country music reviews. You actually give an honest review

[@RowdyRuth]

Congrats on making 150k! I love how your questions trigger looks back at my life. I learned on a tractor, so I could always drive a stick. Thanks BYSC, for being here!

[@richardesquivel7517]

My dad started teaching me to drive when I was 5. Mostly steering and stopping while he put hay out. Didnt start shifting gears till I was 7 and could see over the dash. Great memories. Got my license the day I turned 15.

[@swdw973]

Like your cap. Not just a song. I've lived this. Was widowed at 25 with a 4 year old son. LOT's of truth in these lyrics.

[@whitedog157]

New listener here. Holding her and loving you by the late great Earl Thomas Conley

[@derkisdonenow6472]

My grandfather taught me to drive a manual when i was twelve he grew up in a time when you were old enough to work the farm you were old enough to drive the trucks and tractors i drove him and my grandma two and half hours away on a interstate when i was fourteen i passed three cops and they didn’t look twice but i was 6 foot at 14 the best memories of him is me driving them down old country roads and him saying turn whatever way feels right

[@richardh776]

Boy billy this song and video really took me back to the 90's country. There were a lot of great story songs in that decade. Glad you enjoy and get the meaning of these great stories.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Ricky could write songs! Billy you’ve got it right, nothing else compares to Country.

[@elizabethseals2001]

My dad taught me. He got me a car with a manual transmission. I was so upset. He told me he wanted me to be able to drive anything if I ever needed to. On the fun side, it was a 5.0 Mustang. He used to drag race. He taught me a few things. I can out drive most people. It's fun. He told me not to tell my mom or she would get mad. Lol.

[@jenniferirvine7827]

I went to trucking school in 2008. Had to leave 2 weeks in to help take care of my mom when she became very sick. Never was able to finish my CDL. But I still got to live my dream.

[@crystalsmith4919]

I don't drive because of my severe anxiety and panic attacks! Billy I agree with you about country music, it it the only genre that can make you feel so much. Sure there are random songs in other genres that can elicit the same response, but 9 out of every 10 country songs touches someone in some way. They take you on a journey, it's like watching an entire movie in those 3-4 minutes. It's so beautiful to see someone really get it! I love all genres of music, but country really is magical!

[@wickedgreen8181]

I love all of these classic country reactions 🥰

[@garygoodman4342]

Real country music is all about stories, and real life. Without the story in country, there is no song.

[@karenkyoungsc]

Great singer. Many beautiful songs. He walked away from it all when he realized he either quit drinking and touring or lose his family.

[@JCourts2k23]

Now that is country music

[@CJSmallz41]

Both my parents taught me how to drive. I loved it! I know if my daddy was still alive, he'd be teaching my daughter.

[@barrettgranger9139]

One of my all time favorite artist

[@TexasMagnolia]

Wow, Ricky, one of the best of the 80’s. Billy, you would love Rockin’ Years ft. Dolly Parton.

[@BettyeShelton-RickyVanShelton]

I agree with you Texas, Rockin' Years is a great song. Dolly & RVS released it the same year his parents & my parents had their 50th wedding anniversaries.

[@sandiflinchum6925]

My mother. I learned to drive on her 1970 buick skylark. She was so patient with me..lol.

[@jbc_8110]

A CDL is one of the best investments you can make, you’ll rarely have a problem finding work

[@amandascouten8284]

My dad! My first car was a stick. Loved that car!

[@montanapete59102]

I was 10yr old in 1978 when dad went to a dirt road, stopped the 1971 Trans Am and told me to get behind the wheel. That was the first time I spun the wheels on a car and THAT was accidental! Barely touched the throttle and the wheels were spinning! Dad hollered at me for that but he let me drive about 20 miles! Those were the best days!

[@mordavi]

One of country music's best abilities is to take a simple phrase and apply it to several different situations over the course of a lifetime.

[@lithottamera6089]

I'm a new subscriber. I have enjoyed your videos this far. Great video

[@billysullivan8902]

My Grandaddy taught me how to drive. He put me on a riding lawn tractor when I was 7. Learned to drive by cutting grass. I have that tractor still today. I’m 51 now.

[@Chualland]

In the movie "Ray" with Jamiee Foxx there is a quote. Ray is explaining why he wants to play country music. [about his love for country music] I love the stories. You know about fallin' in love and have love knock you around, and then the pressures of the world on you so tough, it makes you feel small. You just want to give your soul to God. You might as well, your ass belongs to Him.

[@nickciaccio1237]

Love the reactions! Just subscribed

[@pikeevans8559]

I used to drive when my grandma went to another town 10 miles away when I was 14.

[@marshalljackson9796]

Billy, there's a lot next to mine on Lake Hartwell in SC. I don't know where you live, but we can listen to music, BBQ and go fishing every day. You're a neck brother. You. Are A. Neck.

[@jonathancampbell113]

My grandpa. Every Sunday we went out to eat and went to the flea market. On the way back home he pull over once he get off the main road. He told me to drive use home. I was 10 year old the first time.

[@tbirdfan93]

Finally some Ricky van Shelton and you do simple man by h

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Great reaction.

[@seansiebert7686]

Hey what's up Billy I'm an army vet and truck driver couple great truck driving songs roll on 18 wheeler by Alabama and phantom 309 by red sovine keep doing what your doing thank you for your service from one vet to another

[@anthonyakaajjohnson9124]

this song has a lot of truth behind it keep it between the lines damn string

[@tishatittle1010]

His song Statue of a Fool is one of his best

[@thekingcobra63]

My dad was a trainer for bus drivers in San Francisco so I got full commercial training when I learned to drive.

[@saremile]

I love RVS but my favorite is "Statue of a Fool" by him which is a cover (can't remember the original artist though)

[@christineoneal666]

This song makes me miss my dad who passed in March.

[@hmslovesmonkeys1403]

love this song reminds me of my step dad thank you for doing to i'm really missing him right now i can't drive cause of my seizure and other health issues

[@tammym6311]

I love when you get shocked. Try The Car by Jeff Carson

[@vernonmurphy2912]

Perhaps Tammy, But he talks waaaaaay to much, Just play the damn song , then react at the end!!!

[@ethellittleage7000]

Please give Somebody Lied a listen. Good RVS song

[@randall-king]

Ethel Littleage that’s a good one

[@mirandahankins6890]

Billy you should listen to I'll leave this world loving you by Ricky van Shelton. Byse alert! Alsomy dad taught me. Mama tried but she was too freaked out. Lol

[@kennethmeneley1125]

I was 13 when dad and I got my 1988 ford ranger. We built it all up and he taught me to drive that old stick shift. Then he gave it to me the day i got my license

[@Helenbngs]

My mama let me drive when I was 8 or 9. In East Texas on backroads. Then driving my stepfather's standard on the column truck in the Ozarks at 13.

[@Damnitjim72]

I’ve been driving semi since 1998. Little over 2 yrs with Werner, little over 7 yrs with local company in Columbus Ohio. Almost 11 yrs with tire company delivering tires. If you want to get back in it they are making all truck automatic transmission.

[@glennstirling1151]

You heard Ricky Van Shelton when you reacted to "Rockin' Years" when he sang with Dolly Parton.

[@caretaker158]

Your hat reminds me of a song you might like... "Walk on Faith" by Mike Reid (former NFL player for the Cincinnati Bengals, singer, songwriter). Oh crap, this video is over a year old... doubt you'll see this... but what the heck, gotta give it a shot anyway.... I was a driver myself for a couple years or so... went from one end of an Air Force base to the other, bobtail in an old cab over, and NEVER took that sucker out of 8th gear... we were in a hurry and running late... instructor said get there however you can... so I did... impressed the daylights out of him! Good old Rantoul...kinda miss that place sometimes.... NOT!!!!

[@SousChef77]

My husband taught me how to drive in 1974...in a 1973 LTD.

[@barrettgranger9139]

I lived in a very small town and drove around our neighborhood from the age of about 13-14 bc the store was at the beginning of our neighborhood lol 🤷🏻‍♂️ my dad showed me

[@peachqtpi]

My daddy taught me to drive when I was 12. I also had to learn to change a tire and the oil.

[@smalltownpokemonplayer9]

The police did, when there behind you, you learn really fast 🤣

[@invaderzimm7871]

This is probably rickys best song

[@georgepineault565]

If you want a good song about truck driving try 18 wheels and a dozen roses, kind of a tear jerker, but it is a very good song, i love it..

[@richardh776]

You should do a marathon of 90's country songs.

[@sandrafrench214]

You should do more Ricky Van Shelton.

[@Bdog32290]

My grandfather taught me while dad was deployed

[@afordhere75126]

I learned normal driving starting with a tractor and moved up to a 71 Chevy C10 pickup. I got more driving training with USN and then DOJ.

[@sharonbartter3139]

My Dad taught me, mostly, and my Mom a little and a school.

[@dustinrusselburg9477]

Can you react to "Where were you when the world stop turning" by Alan Jackson

[@mrmylo27]

Dustin Russelburg live version

[@barrettgranger9139]

Dang I remember the first couple times we actually got to take a truck out at truck driving school 😂😂😂 I remember the same thing

[@markmccracken2502]

A neighbor. 1978 F100, 4-on-the-floor with 6" of play in the steering wheel!

[@johnwilliams5301]

Believe it or not,my grandfather taught me how to drive hauling moonshine on the back roads of Alabama.....gas was 27.9cents a gallon...also could you check out Leroy Troy,Ghost chickens in the sky

[@kathrynlovejoy2463]

That sounds like dukes of hazard stuff right there

[@colleensharris]

My best friend, at age 22, taught me how to drive.

[@teeniemclane3930]

This is a great song ❤ Billy if you want a fun song to react to you should check out Billy "Crash" Craddock his song "Rub it in" 😎😎🎵🎧

[@JD-bv2ht]

My dad taught me when I was 6 years always set me on his lap.. at 13 he taught me to drive a 18 wheeler.