LOVE IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia REACTION

[@floridaboy6051]

I am beyond happy that you guys finally got to this song. One of the smoothest voices EVER. His voice is like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold night.

[@rubyswaim1441]

...with lots of marshmallows.

[@yellowsubmarine1321]

@@rubyswaim1441 extra chocolate ✌️💖

[@mimibee626]

Sorry, that would be Smokey... 🙂

[@FuturologyTheMusical]

Another historically underrated artist. He has many hits.

[@sheilameyers152]

His voice is like a piece of butter melting on a pancake! Unforgettable sound! “It’s raining all over the world!” When it’s not raining where you are you sure feel like it!

[@cindyv1401]

Dammmnnnnn That smoky low voice ❣️❣️❣️

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

One word that sums up this song: atmospheric. You close your eyes and you are transported to the South. You can hear the rain outside. Smell it. It’s dark outside. But you are inside from the storm and Brook’s voice and the music melts your troubles away. This is music comfort food.

[@danceshadowmoon1]

Perfectly explained!

[@TheGreatGig73]

You nailed it!

[@patswanson2870]

A beautiful song written by the great Tony Joe White.

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

I love Tony Joe White and this song! He was a great songwriter nobody sings his song "Poke Salad Annie" like he does!!

[@Wordsmyth8]

Yes!

[@festidious2644]

@@CARNELIANTURQUOISE Ungh, ungh!

[@ogmandog]

Poke Salad Annie ....badass!

[@ElectricBuckeye]

My dad always tells the story of when he, my future mother, my future godfather and his future wife were in Georgia for the Peach Bowl in 1979. Their bus broke down. Drunk, my dad picked up the bus mic, and broke into this song. Black, white, didn't matter. Everybody sang along as he acapella'd the whole song. RIP to my godfather Tom.

[@helgar791]

My fathers favorite singer. I've always loved this song, but I also loved his duet with Dinah Washington "Baby, You've Got What It Takes".

[@andreatarvin2920]

Yes I remember that song growing up. You have good taste. Good Job.

[@sheilaholmes996]

I was going to request that duet.

[@Lovejazz01]

Oh yes indeed , I love that !

[@louisrondone1332]

Indeed! A duet of two legendary singers.

[@awparadoxx]

Classic I hope you guys caught the sophistication of Mr Benton’s delivery. It is a down home southern type of bluesy ballad, but his mastery of the vocal must be appreciated. It’s rare that a recorded vocal is this rich and flawless!

[@lesleydavis5229]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@eljensen671]

If you've ever lived in the south you'll know it rains so hard with big fat drops, you really can believe that it's raining all over the world. Beautiful song.

[@wsjoe13]

Every time I hear this song, and I hear it often. Especially on those rainy days here in Southern California. I just can't help it. I'll put it on like 10 times. And I'm right there. In that boxcar. With her picture on my chest. The violins and the harmonica literally just touch your soul. This cut is truly up there with my favorites. Timeless. Thank you Mr. Benton. May you continue to rest in peace. 🙏🏽❤️

[@jaimegarcia6114]

One of my all time favorite tunes, ever!!

[@matthewmarcinko9157]

When I was a radio DJ in the Pittsburgh area, and would get the graveyard shift, this is a song I'd play a lot. "Rainy Night In Georgia" is the kind of antique song made to be played in the early hours and heard by an eclectic few. Good stuff...

[@Ncxgroup]

I've always loved this song. It's been a long time since I've heard it.

[@donnakubiski5572]

Me too! 🙂

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

Me three. Love this song and his smooth baritone.

[@laurin4405]

IV... Remember dancing to this🥰

[@bradsullivan2495]

He grew up in South Carolina and like other singers, began with gospel music. Sadly, he developed spinal meningitis and died from pneumonia in 1988 at the age of 58. This song was recorded in 1970.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

That is so sad. I had spinal meningitis when I was 6 and almost died. I was in a coma for a week and spent a month in hospital. I’m so grateful to be alive and here with all of you.

[@bryanwhitton1784]

@@Sweetish_Jeff_ I had viral meningitis when I was about 12 years old. Started with me unconscious but awake if that makes sense. I don't remember anything that I did. The last thing I do remember is my vision was kind of like tunnel vision. I woke up a week later in the hospital and spent another couple of weeks in the hospital and missed most of the year of school. All said I fully recovered and 1 guy from school would come over every day and bring homework and stay with me and we would talk and hang out together. 55 years later he is still a very, very good friend. That is a good friend for sure.

[@donaldromesburg1902]

My brother had spinal meningitis when he was 2 , he lost 80 percent of his hearing and 95 percent of his vocals . He passed away last year due to blood clots. He was 65 . He was a fun person

[@SandraAskew-q2l]

​@@donaldromesburg1902SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS 💞💞💞💞🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@dustyhead3126]

Conway & Sam Moore does absolutely gorgeous version of this song. Last song Conway ever recorded. They pay tribute to Brook in song

[@1369Stiles]

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[@nickimontie]

I came here to say this! Both Sam and Conway are no longer with us, as well as Brook. Wonderful song by both!

[@dustyhead3126]

@Nicki Montie I've been commenting hoping they would do Conway and Sam version. I know they like those baritone voices

[@vaughnmichael5114]

And it was heartwarming to witness the love and respect between them.

[@SJCoug1]

The Conway Sam Moore version is my favorite of this song. A bonus is the live version.

[@marybaillie8907]

Such a wonderful song. Brook's vocals are so pure and addictive. This was from his 1969 album Brook Benton Today. The song was written by Tony Joe White who had a hit with " Polk Salad Annie". Tony Joe had this song on his album released just before Brooks, but Brooks Benson's version was a big hit. Number 1 on the R&B charts and Number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100's chart.Tony Joe said it reminded of lonely days without love, where he played his guitar and listened to all the rainfall. Beautiful instruments help to make this song so memorable. Great trip back. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@NoName-fx9zi]

Tony Joe White's performance of Polk Salad Annie with the Foo Fighters is really fun to watch.

[@SaverioP]

I still get lost in this song after all these years.

[@bookreader7108]

I was born in 1952 and grew up with this wonderful music. First time I heard this song I just cried. To me it was a very sad song. Mr Benton's masterful voice was just so amazing.

[@festidious2644]

This song gets me emotional too. I've wondered when he is holding her picture to his chest if he is heartbroken over a lost love or if he is travelling home to her. He has a good number of earlier 60s songs that I also love.

[@Araconox]

Me too. Born in 1950 , and when the song came out in 1970 I was in San Diego and my father was driving us to a restaurant for dinner. Rainy Night In Georgia was on the radio , pouring rain that March night, hearing it for the very first time, and it shook me to the core. The sad lyrics resonate the terrible sadness and loneliness that he was feeling. Especially missing his girl. I still cry when its on.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Its a warm 75 degree night here in Georgia tonight, great song to chill to! So glad that I grew up in rural Georgia during the 1970s & '80s ✌💖☮

[@Lovejazz01]

I always loved this, his delivery of the lyrics puts you right there in that rainy night in Georgia , it’s like you’re right there with him. Classic!

[@brownie1341]

A beautiful song - beautifully done. Just good music to close your eyes and rock slowly back and forth.

[@miltonslocum8957]

Absolutely love this song! Brook Benton's voice is, as others have said, smooth as butta. Another song you'll like is It's Just a Matter of Time. Also his duet with Dinah Washington...You've Got What it Takes. He has a deep catalog of music.

[@vincentp149]

This song was written by Tony Joe White, but by his own admission, perfected by Brook Benton. You can't get a higher compliment than that.

[@billburkhead9737]

A voice as mellow as melted butter - have always love this song

[@AllThatIKnowNow]

One of the world's greatest songs!🎶🎤🙌

[@Musicvegan01]

Brook Benton - Boll Weevil Song / Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl / Marvin Gaye - Distant Lover / Enchantment - Gloria / Jackson 5 - All I Do Is Think Of You / DeBarge - Queen Of My Heart / The O'Jays - Brandy / Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Be For Real / Pure Soul - We Must Be In Love

[@harpergras]

To answer Amber`s question...Brook Benton is from Lugoff, South Carolina.

[@letthewindblowme2593]

Check out Brook doing, It's just a matter of time.

[@jacksaintjack2844]

An absolute gem of a song. This is so soulful. You can actually feel the pain and loneliness. I love it.

[@BoltManiac]

I have always adored this song. Not long ago while concentrating on 1950s music for a month I discovered much more great stuff from Mr Benton in THAT decade. 😊

[@blackprix]

1960s big hit, good song find memories never to be forgotten

[@reneestes6254]

Don’t you love this song and this voice?!! It’s a whole mood for sure.

[@forwardpeace]

You might enjoy the duets with Brook Benton & Dinah Washington, like "Baby, You Got What It Takes."

[@markant9534]

My dad loved this song, RIP dad xx

[@laurin4405]

I've always Loved this song... Discovered it thru my Dad too

[@dougieyou]

Now kids...that's how it's done. One of the greatest soul songs ever put on record. Thanks for doing this one. It melts me every time I hear it.

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

What a classic! Brook was, is and always be the real deal.

[@denisepaul7274]

I feel like it’s raining all over the world. Definitely had that sad feeling too

[@harpergras]

An all time classic that never gets old.

[@pilesovinyl]

One of the very finest singers of all time IMO, and this may be my favorite R&B song of all time. It's a perfect record...just frickin' perfect.

[@justafreethinker]

Just an absolute sweet song of this era of music. Brook's voice just takes this song to another level. Just awesome!

[@donnaj1964]

I haven’t heard this beautiful song in years. Smooth.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, he had over a dozen top 20 hits including "It's Just a Matter of Time" !! late 50s-60s

[@acmorse8922]

PLEASE BROOK singing "Matter of Time" on ED SULLIVAN SHOW "LIVE"

[@crabtreefalls1]

@@acmorse8922 One of my favorites!

[@mst1740]

That's the one I was trying to think of.

[@larrywright6214]

Randy Travis had an incredible cover of "It's Just a matter of time"

[@davidw.hulbertiv5211]

Love this deep soulful voice... So glad you did this one...

[@dee_pendable1]

My mom played the song all throughout my childhood. The music and the vocals form a perfect blend. It's still a whole mood. Glad you chose this one.

[@mrsnookdeb]

Fantastic song, no one today could within a billion miles of this

[@jazzysam9590]

His voice seems to wrap itself around you and hold you close on this song. He was my Mother’s favorite singer.

[@alanjohnson2079]

Love you guys...I haven't heard this song for many years. Kinda forgot how great it is. Thanks for reminding me. Jay...you aren't kidding about your show being "like a box of chocolates" You react to some pretty eclectic selections...I love it

[@beeseewill2407]

The mans voice is amazing.What a story teller.He takes you there.

[@normanhutcheson812]

You can’t get much more soulful than this song!

[@jacquelineford9765]

Well I don't know about that. The late Otis Redding comes to mind Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay and Try A Little Tenderness.

[@dranet47]

Adore this song.

[@djolegeorge860]

What's not to like...everything about this is perfect, everything!

[@MichaelJones-sh7nu]

One of THE GREAT songs by one of the most memorable voices in American history!

[@maureencollins5177]

Brook Benton was from the south (SC) and he was a songwriter before being signed by a friend turn A&R Mgr as a singer. He wrote the song "A Lover's Question" for Clyde McPhatter. Benton's first hit as a singer was in the late 50s called "It's Just a Matter of Time". He also had a great duet with Dinah Washington called "Baby, You've Got What It Takes". His biggest hit was a novelty song called the "Boll Weevil Song" that was an adaptation of a traditional blues song from the 1920s. You're right, his voice is like honey, with a little smoke added.

[@charleserickson8119]

The very last song I heard, before leaving for Vietnam, and the very first song I heard, when I got back to the states.

[@delorespetree3243]

He does have a smooth and soulful voice love this song

[@jofoster1596]

Discovered Brook back in the 80s when Randy Crawford covered this song beautifully. Randy Crawford material would be great for you to react to. She is awesome. We named our daughter aftrr one of her hits "Almaz", hauntingly beautiful.

[@stevenklyce3555]

It would be difficult to gauge how understated the influence of the Hammond B3 organ track throughout so much great music of the era. It’s impossible to overstate the silky soulfulness in this man’s vocals.

[@lonniekay3506]

When I was a student at UGA this came on the radio when it was raining at night. The song still transports me.

[@tomst.antoine7742]

One of my favourites of all time...I still have the 45 rpm record ..

[@NoName-fx9zi]

One word describes this: CLASSY. His singing style is very comfortable within himself, he didn't feel the need to try too hard, knew exactly how to let the mood of the music carry his voicetone with it. It's almost as though he's doing this on a phone call. No singers today have the self-awareness to pull this off.

[@darkwing7966]

I live in Georgia……..just imagine a cool rainy night (off and on rain), train tracks, a little wind, train tracks, many trees and street lights. Being alone after your lover left you and kicked you out…….now you are on your on with a suitcase, and wondering where life will take you next. You stowaway on a train and no one cares or sees you. But you have to keep warm, as the train heads who knows where in the middle of a mostly cloudy cold night.

[@562goodguy]

There's a great song that came out about the same time by Clarence Carter called "Patches" . It's a song about growing up and taking care of the family. You won't be disappointed reacting to this one.

[@markhopley6645]

Brook. Passed away about 34 yrs ago born in South Carolina You have got to listen to ,,,it’s just a matter of time ,,,another beauty

[@joyceholt7244]

One of the all time great singers

[@edyarb]

There are so many things going on in this song... that tremolo guitar is awesome, the twinkling piano, the cinematic strings and the lonely harmonica... everything puts you right there, on your back porch, in your rockin' chair... listenin' to the rain hit the tin roof on a rainy night in Georgia

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Oohh this song is like old time religion; hits your soul, deep. Gorgeous.

[@dudleyhaines9826]

Endlessly, Shoes, Lie to me, Revenge, so many beautiful songs.

[@Wordsmyth8]

I’m really glad you did this one. I loved it when I was a kid and it’s still incredible.

[@blank557]

This song by Benton is one for the ages, and grants him immortality in the music hall of fame, as far as I am concerned.

[@johncarroll9489]

One of my favorites!

[@brewstergallery]

Written by the amazing Louisiana Swamp Fox hisself Mr Tony Joe White and the oh so Soulful interpretation by the deep and velvety Brook Benton plus the luscious strings and rhythm section. Oh my....

[@mikeguerrero72]

Great choice guys. This guy has a great voice, and the lyrics are so descriptive.

[@mst1740]

This gave me chills. This was one of my late Father's fave singers. Such a warm, rich quality to his tone.

[@DrJekyllMH]

Perfect rainy day song. Love it, and your reaction. 💜✌️

[@Hobodeluxe960]

Brook had a deep but soft voice. Very comforting. Even though the song was about the world being a sad place if felt like everything would be okay in time.

[@chipdamutt108]

I've heard this song dozens of times and, for some reason, today it brought tears to my eyes.

[@tomcollens4621]

Always a fan of Brook Benton. This song’s a winner.

[@johnhann5659]

This is a wonderful song, and I don't hear it often enough, so thank you for doing this. I think you would enjoy listening to the Chi-Lites. One of their great songs is "Oh, girl" I believe you will thoroughly enjoy the harmony and the message.

[@KarlKraus1]

i always get so excited when I see a song with Georgia in the title! Born and raised! Love me some representation on this channel!

[@robadob50]

Tony Joe White (Poke Salad Annie) wrote this when he was like 19 years old. You should check out his acoustic version of Rainy Night

[@imweakfordeaky]

This is absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time, any genre !

[@sueparras6028]

I KNOW that you are gonna LOVE this! ❤

[@kevinmkraft]

I've always loved this song!!!!

[@sylvesterquast9906]

One of the 100 best songs of the 70's

[@greglegakis4177]

Baby(You've Got What It Takes) by Brenton and Dinah Washington is phenomenal! So much fun. You'll love it!

[@roydownes2458]

brook benton was from south carolina. this was a number one hit for him in 1970.

[@mrkrinkle72]

This one is my lonely late night, turn out the lights and watch the rain song!

[@RandyforRoyals]

My all-time favorite song with such a great vocal performance.

[@cbreez40]

Before mr Benton died he became a minister, well he was featured at a church in Brooklyn and all the older black women of his time showed up in their Sunday's Best, they forgot all about the gospel and started screaming " Brook sing Rainy Night In Georgia" lol I guess GOD understood

[@LeeFred78]

This is such a great song. I have it on my phone and hear on occasion when I'm driving. It really sets the mood while driving at night.

[@antsrako2682]

Randy Crawford did a remake of this song in the late 70's, her version is sooo mellow too 💞

[@Lovejazz01]

I love Randy’s cover! ❤

[@yw1971]

Actually mid 80's. Just as well

[@SaxyLament]

Conway Twitty and Sam Moore did a cover for the "Rhythm, Country, and Blues" comp album.

[@gypsyroadhog]

Memories of my dear old mum 😢who loved Brook, enjoy

[@cajunsushi]

Thank you for choosing this iconic song. It’s the kind of song that you imagine driving on a rainy night and it’s drawing deep inner emotions to most just listening as the the wipers gently squeak across the windshield.

[@collinpillow4066]

Thank you! Brook is often overlooked when people talk about the great singers of that generation. However, he had some great songs that my family members have enjoyed listening to for the last 50+ years. So glad younger people get a chance to experience them.

[@barbc2103]

Mmmm. Nothing like a rainy night and Brook Benton singing in your ear. Doesn't get much better than that. Another Brook Benton song that is really good "It's just a matter of time" once again shows that range that he has.

[@RandyforRoyals]

Some Brook Benton songs to check out are "Endlessly," "It's Just A Matter Of Time" and "Still Waters Run Deep."

[@jussinamortl6832]

Oh yes Brook Benton my mama’s musical crush. 90 years young and still feeling the smooth groove. Need to react to it’s just a matter of time next. Big smiles and love robsquad family ❤😊

[@HGWTPaladin]

Brook Benton, one of the great singing voices.

[@DJHolte]

Not sure why, but Brook Benton makes me think of another great soul singer from that era, Tyrone Davis. He had two amazing hits: "Can I Change My Mind" & "If I Could Turn Back The Hands of Time" -- you'd love 'em both!

[@marthaglenn1287]

Listen, Brook Benton was a heart throb in the late 50’s and early 60’s Listen to its just a matter of time, Endlessly, and So close you will be transformed. (I was),

[@AlexisLexLexi]

My grandfather got kicked out of a dinner club for trying to fight Brook Benton because he sang to my grandmother. 😂 He was a heart throb for real!