John Conlee -- Rose-Colored Glasses [REACTION/RATING]

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[@scottandal]

I would say that this is his best known song. I love John’s voice. He has a different voice that is smooth and wanting more. Have a great day everyone!

[@jamesmcdaniel9601]

This or his song Common Man.

[@luckylisa5496]

I would also add that "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones is perhaps one of the saddest songs I know 😞

[@scottandal]

@@luckylisa5496 could not agree with you more!

[@westernmaineadventures]

man this is one of my favorite songs ever. John conlee doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

[@fotosbyduane]

“When reflections in your eyes show me a fool”. What such a memorable phrase.

[@mikebarnett9012]

Good Morning Don. great song. Not only my favorite John Conlee songs but one of my favorite Country songs period over the last 50 yrs. Right there with "He Stopped Loving Her Today' and 'Chiseled in Stone'. Great reaction and analysis. My opinion is sometimes you don't fall out of love but you just get tired of being in love and I think that maybe what happened here. Also great rating I believe the correct one. As for you being selfish in it, well that is your right since it is your rating. Thanks Ozark Hillbilly for a GREAT request and Don for honoring the request. Good day to all!---#UTRCM

[@RockN2Country]

@Mike Barnett That sounds about right---fantastic summation of part of being in love and what can happen once in it.

[@mikebarnett9012]

​​@@RockN2Country Would love to claim it as an original thought, however, like a lot of my knowledge it is stolen. in this case from Americana singer Dave Alvin and his song "Bus Station" . At the time I heard it in the late 90's I had just came out of a relationship with a girl that I knew I still loved and I felt like she still loved me but due to both of our human frailties and failures being 'in love' had become a real chore and I heard "Bus Station" and felt like that line just st perfectly encapsulated my situation. Good luck to your Scarlett Knights today, would love he to see them pull off the upset of the day!!!!---#UTRCM

[@YachtMaestro]

@@RockN2Country You mentioned in your Reaction having a hard time grasping the meaning of the Rose Colored Glasses, and what "truth they hide". In this context, he's just a guy whose partner is gone...it doesn't matter why... and the Rose Colored Glasses only show the good times, and hide the truth of the break-up and the aftermath. ...and spare him from that pain. So he keeps on hopin', believin, she'll believe him & come back.

[@fotosbyduane]

“…when reflections in your eyes show me a fool.” Spectacular lyric!

[@lelandcross9092]

We all sang this song at the bar when the juke box played

[@terrywoodyyc]

Great song, one of my faves. I agree with everything Mike said. Thanks Ozark Billy for a great request and Don for another super reaction! And a good rating!

[@mamakittyluvsjesus]

Was my moms favorite song I have suggested it before also .beautiful song thanks

[@carolynthomas907]

What a great song one he’s well known for

[@alanh1508]

Was co written by John, my respect for him just tripled. In my opinion John is of three master vocalists from the 70's the other two being Gene Watson and T Graham Brown. Each has their own style and unique timber to their voice so that with the first note you know who's singing.

[@jcreateturner]

I would add Vern Gosdin to that list.

[@alanh1508]

@@jcreateturner I edited my comment to reflect better what I had meant. Vern Gosdin got his start in the 80's and the other 3 started in the 70's. I don't disagree with you other than that Vern should be on anyone's list of great country vocalists.

[@dennisking7872]

Gary Stewart, too.

[@alanh1508]

@@dennisking7872 He is from the same time period, however he really does not have the distinctive voice nor the hits like the men I spoke of, I really didn't get into country music much before 1980 except for maybe Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn. which is why I'm not all that familiar with Gary I hd to google him and the only song I really recognized was "She's Actin' Single I'm Drinking Doubles"

[@dennisking7872]

@@alanh1508 Check out more Gary Stewart - the man had a very distinctive sound with great range. Nobody really sounds like him.

[@joycemcfee1829]

Great rating for a great song. He wears his rose-colored glasses on stage, and no wonder. What a hit it was!

[@johndavidson5228]

Loved this John Conlee song. Another of my favorites by him is "Backside of Thirty"; don't know if you've reacted to that one. I'd like to suggest two artists whom I don't think you have listened to. They are Hal Ketchum and Ricky Van Shelton. I'm pretty sure that you would love "Past the Point of Rescue" or "Small Town Saturday Night" by Hal. I also believe you would enjoy "A Crime of Passion" by Ricky. Thanks much for all your reactions.

[@RockN2Country]

@John Davidson I've done "Small Town Saturday Night," and also done three of Hal's songs. If you ever want to check to see if I've done an artist or song, just type part of the name of the song or artist next to the little magnifying glass toward the upper right side of the page and it will bring up all songs or artists with that name. I'll add your request of John Conlee to the list, as I was sure I'd done it but it turns out I hadn't. :-)

[@johndavidson5228]

@@RockN2Country Thanks much for your information. I've checked your site for the Hal Ketchum reactions, but could find only Small Town Saturday Night. It's possible that KZbin has removed the others. Thanks much for that tribute to Hal.

[@unintelligentlifeform7180]

Love This song. any time I hear it...I think of my mom. I remember as a kid her singing this song. Great classic

[@Christopher-qi4rw]

The greatest country song of all time IMO

[@ThatJunkman]

First time I could see on your face you taking in the song on a personal level.

[@RockN2Country]

@That Junkman Every so often a song nails me and recounts part of my life story, and according to one of my best friends I am horrible at hiding what I'm thinking. Ha!

[@mattd.4553]

Classic. Agree with your rating.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

My all time favorite country song

[@DBShouse69]

Thanks for the reaction, great rating. To me, that's what makes a great country song, it's specific enough to identify the scenario but general enough that it can be interpreted by many people how they need it to be, to fit their circumstances. Keep reacting.

[@charlottechipps4982]

This song reflects so many experiences, we have been there

[@sandraturner4539]

I watch a few people that does reactions buti have to say you are my favorite. You really know how to hear the songs for what is . Keep up the good work.

[@RockN2Country]

@Sandra Turner Thank you for the beautiful sentiments and words!

[@jamesjarrell8185]

Another one from the day and a great one I like it

[@jayshults8920]

Great reaction Don

[@nickelndime5]

Don your a gem - always enjoys the song selections. This song definitely a top ten of all country songs. Love George Jones - hope you can review The Last Letter or Loving You Has Never Been Better Thanks !!!

[@GITRDONE7117]

Hey Don, I was listening to Skeeter Davis’s “End of the World” and was wondering what you would think of it.

[@mikebarnett9012]

I agree "End of the World" would be a great song for a reaction.----#UTRCM

[@teej0813]

Violin vs fiddle... "It's the same instrument, but it's differently presented." Nicely said, sir.

[@TheSherryBoops]

I was wearing rose-colored glasses when this song came out. It always brings tears to my eyes.😥

[@BilbusWilbury]

Probably his best song. He's gonna be playing a free show at a Fall Festival in my home town next weekend.

[@brianburgett5894]

This was the first country music song I heard.

[@mamakittyluvsjesus]

Had to comment again My Mom had lot of favorites but theres 3 that make me think of her this one Conway Twittys Hello Darlin and Freddy Fenders Before the next tear drop falls .

[@bwilliams463]

John has a warm, unique voice that added mood and depth to his songs.A voice and a singer who wouldn't even be considered for recording in the fake-country wasteland we're stuck in, today. I used to could do a fair imitation of it on karaoke night. I think you've done my favorite song of his: 'I Don't Remember Loving You,' but there's a lot more in his catalog, such as 'Back Side of Thirty,' Years After You,' 'Friday Night Bues,' 'Mama's Rocking Chair,' and 'The Carpenter.' You can't go wrong with Mr Conlee. That being said, I'd like to see you explore Mel McDaniel, who had songs like 'Real Good Feel Good Song,' 'Stand On It,' and 'Shoestring,' when you're choosing your next artist.

[@SBQDawn]

I've always "heard it" as that situation where you've put so much time into a toxic relationship everyone else see's the toxic stuff but all You see through your Rose Colored Glasses is all the times it was great and felt honest and real and everything you've ever wanted... but at some point we all wake up and see it for what it is. Domestic situations are like this an Abuser isn't always physical and isn't everyday and 3rd parties see it better that you do because you are hanging on to the good stuff like buried treasure. Leaving is hard even when you know you have to. Yeah been there done that.

[@anu14283]

You have to pair it with Clint Black's Nobody's Home. Another gem that popped into mind hearing this. Cheers

[@tbirdfan93]

This a great song

[@jamesbreithaupt5138]

He used to sell the glasses on his website

[@debbratrueax4430]

Good song about the illusions we choose to keep sometimes. Brought Gene Watson to mind. I noticed you have done a few of his songs, but I didn't see "Paper Rosie". That's the song that came to my mind today.

[@MsSherryb12]

I love PAPER ROSIE. The Osborne Bros. do a mighty fine Bluegrass version of it also.

[@margaretk.302]

I love John's music!!! I think the phrase is about being delusional. Seeing something the way you wish it was, but it isn't.

[@marinefireman219]

I would love for you to do Ricky Van Shelton song I Meant Every Word He Said

[@jamesbreithaupt5138]

This is a universal analogy for ignoring the truth. A similar song is "Statues without hearts" by Larry Gatlin or "living in the shadow of a doubt" by Earl Thomas Conley" Thomas

[@carolynthomas907]

I’ll ask again please watch and rate Sounds like Something I’d Do by Drake Milligan

[@RockN2Country]

@Carolyn Thomas It's on the list, but the list is long so please be patient with me. If there are no copyright issues with it I'll get to it.

[@brandy012173]

When it turns out your love doesn’t mean as much to your spouse as you’d HOPED - CROSSED YOUR HEART AND PROMISED GOD YOU WOULD FIGHT FOR YOUR MARRIAGE UNTIL YOU ARE DEAD… then you wake up one day and realize that you are treating a person the way you want them to be treated, because it’s just about the only thing you have ever wanted. And you have that sucky moment when it clicks. Omg. He doesn’t even love me. That other person (husband of 14 yrs) even though he can’t stand you, will not leave. He’d rather just stay in it and treat you like crap just because it’s easier. Then you realize that it truly is finally time. And move out and call a lawyer. I’d rather die alone than die with someone who doesn’t even like me, and who is not sure he ever loved me to begin with. Um… Mourning a dream sucks so bad. I swear me and Jon Conlee must be a lot alike, because I refuse to think of it as a waste. I am keeping the best memories in my back pocket even if they weren’t as Rosy as I saw them to be. The rose colored glasses let me hold on to the good times, the good lines…

[@lelandcross9092]

Cody Johnson song Jesus loves you