SCOTTISH GUY Reacts To John Paul Jones- Johnny Horton

[@daphneestes8694]

His ship is sinking in a fight against multiple British ships, he's asked to surrender, and his response is I have not yet begun to fight. I think every American school child knows that quote.

[@barbaramarrs5113]

It is doubtful if they students are taught American history.

[@johnjohnon8767]

Maybe decades ago, I'm sure they dont teach this or anything similar. Unless your in the millitary

[@johnjohnon8767]

Now I hear the millitary is being indoctrinated in critical race theory.

[@phredphlintstone6455]

@@johnjohnon8767 it is

[@ayaskkantdixit1774]

And then he goes to win the enemy ship

[@missd9785]

Yes John Paul Jones was born in Scotland and called the Father of the American Navy. What I remembered hearing of him is his quote "I have not yet begun to fight." I believe it was in response to a demand from the British to surrender. You said on an earlier reaction that the Scots like to fight... glad he came over to our side😉

[@AMD7027]

Actually he didn’t say that. Contemporary accounts report that he actually “...replied in the most determined negative...”, that is he cursed them.... The “we have not yet begun to fight” was written by an 18th Century press agent. If you think about it, at the time John Paul Jones was actually losing the battle, cursing is more in keeping with the situation. Also, while he had no children, he had three sisters, and one of them is my great great great Aunt...

[@missd9785]

@@AMD7027 That's amazing! What a great lineage. Thanks for the history lesson👍

[@ShiftersMidnightsun]

The Scottish don't like to fight fighting likes to pretend to be Scottish and they just let it

[@adirondackmama7724]

The badass father of the US Navy. Every sailor knows who he is.

[@cherylann9781]

He was a Scot. He was born in Arbigland, Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland. He was a Commander in the US Navy. Buried at the US Navy Academy, Annapolis Maryland.

[@stonewall01]

Are you going through the whole "Johnny Horton Makes History" album? I hope so this is great!!!!!!!! *By the way John Paul Jones was Scottish and he is considered to be a founder of the US Navy. The most famous story about him is that at one point he was fighting a British ship called the Serapis. During the battle, Jones had rammed the Serapis and the two ships were locked together with both sides trying to board the other. At some point Jones' own flag had fallen which would be considered a sign of surrender if it had been lowered on purpose. The British captain saw this and called over to Jones asking if he was surrendering. Jones reportedly yelled back "I have not yet begun to fight!" Eventually they were able to board the Serapis and force the British surrender. It was a good thing because his own ship was so damaged that it couldn't be saved and she sunk shortly after the battle ended. So his assumed command of the British ship he just captured and sailed for the Netherlands.

[@TheDonsChannel]

Yes I might..😂

[@stonewall01]

@@TheDonsChannel That's great. He has a song about Jim Bridger, who is virtually unknown but very important Frontiersman who helped explore the American West. Commanche (The Brave Horse) who was a warhorse and one of the few survivors of the Battle of Little Bighorn. He has a song about the Reuben James, which was the first US Navy ship sunk by the Germans in World War 2. It is really a lot of different subjects in US History and most of them are fun, catchy, and short. lol

[@PECOSO0]

"I have not yet begun to fight" is a Phrase we we still use to this day, fighting words for sure. Semper Fi

[@fourleafclover2885]

Oh yes, he was Scottish. And then became an American founding father! He’s a legend!

[@TwistedSynn]

He was a outlaw a pirate wanted by both the British and the colonies, but he was loyal to the colonies, so they made him a deal to pardon him if he fights for the colonies, so he went crazy. He was a one man Navy he sank so many British ships. Also went to Britain at the time of the war and just wreck havoc for them, they couldn't catch him. He even stole a few of there ships. He was a Scotsman Colonist. For being pretty much Americas first Navy just this pirate and his ship he sure gave hell to the British's powerful Navy.

[@robertcalhoun3123]

He was a Scot, and is known as the father of the US navy. He is entombed it the chapel of the US Naval Academy.

[@pauld6967]

....and the background story of how his body was lost, found and brought back to America is something that I found interesting. When I first saw the tomb in the chapel is when I first heard the background story. It is said that because of the particular formulation of formaldehyde, they found his body perfectly preserved. I prefer to think that it didn't decay due to the man's sheer stubbornness. :-)

[@ShiftersMidnightsun]

@@pauld6967 much lack Jackson I choose to believe that the bacteria was to afraid to try and decay him

[@pauld6967]

@@ShiftersMidnightsun Aye. You might be right.

[@darlaflorence7428]

I really like Johnny Horton's songs and his voice.

[@FishHatcheryGuy]

Yup John Paul Jones was a Scotsman. During the Revolution he sailed all the the way to England raiding towns, capturing ships, and somehow avoiding capture so he was basically using pirate tactics. One town he raided (Whitehaven) gave him an honorary pardon in 1998.

[@janettamcgee8124]

I do not remember ever hearing of his receiving a pardon. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing the info.

[@denicesanders4586]

JP Jones was a Scotsman. I believe he ended his career as an admiral. As a child I told everyone I was a relative of his. I was a lonely child. 😂

[@TheDonsChannel]

😂😂😂😂

[@caseyparker6375]

He ended his naval career as an Admiral in the Russian Navy. He later died in Paris I believe. His bones were later retrieved from France and was given a hero's burial in the USA.

[@denicesanders4586]

@@caseyparker6375 See he is still family. I live i Paris. Paris, Tennessee.

[@rasapplepipe]

He was the father of the U.S.Navy. The son of a Scottish serf. He is also a hero in France.

[@sharonshumaker9524]

Always loved Johnny Hortons and his songs since childhood, I'm 67 +...

[@BlueDebut]

I'm not sure if its myth or real but JP Jones chained his ship to a British one so even if he sank he'd take them down with him. He won that battle and unchained it. He was also told to surrender by the British and said his famous quote "I have not yet begun to fight!"

[@PhantomEagle..]

The Royal Navy: "I fear no man, but that thing It scares me...."

[@maciedixon3983]

I remember learning about John Paul jones actually going to England and attacking him there in white haven. They pardoned him and there is a memorial to him there. He is generally considered a crazy bad ass Scotsman

[@calebpepper3834]

Thanks for doing this one. My favorite song from Johnny Horton. Great reaction

[@reneehomen2226]

🤣🤣🤣 we know the quote. " I have not begun to fight " learned in school.

[@willie0376]

George Washington once wrote, "Rumblings going around about how we think our navy can do against the Kings Admiralty, We have one thing they don't, The Mad Scotsman."

[@kristinetaulbut4975]

I picture Horton with a history book and a bottle of whiskey writing music

[@brendamurphy8654]

My Dad was career Navy, and had all of my 4 of siblings, and myself, learn about John Paul Jones. Yes he was born in Scotland, and is the father of the U.S. Navy. We even got to see his Memorial, were my Dad trained at. I was going to go into the Navy myself, but I became disabled, a year beforehand. Always loved this song. Thank you for showing so much respect, and patriotism, for Our Beautiful Country, and Thank You For Your Service! God Bless Scotland, And God Bless America❣ 🇬🇧✌🇺🇸 🇺🇸🙏🏼❤🗽💙🦅🇺🇸

[@jeffdetmer4681]

He started out in life with the name John Paul. Paul being his surname. He added the Jones after coming to America after the incident with the crewmember. He was indeed of Scottish descent, and is sometimes referred to as the father of the US Navy though the Navy was established before he arrived here. He became friends with many great American leaders of the day and told Benjamin Franklin that the incident on the British ship was actually self defense. It was a mutinous crew member in a dispute over wages who attacked him. The sailor's family were well known however among the British Admiralty and it was they who would have conducted his trial. Thus he felt his only recourse was to flee. He worked cargo ships etc. to get to the states and went to Virginia where his brother had established a home and family. That was when he added Jones to his name. His famous line of course when asked if he would surrender was "I have not yet begun to fight." Enjoying this brush-up on history with you. Keep up the good work!

[@butterflylanding3592]

John Paul jones did most of his fighting on English shores. He took the battle right back to British waters and sunk supplies ships in the English Channel.

[@jettcat7327]

You keep reviewing my childhood! The memories a song can bring back!

[@nativemom4992]

Your always in such an upbeat mood and that is a wonderful trait to have especially today when this world needs more upbeat happy people to spread that kind of cheer and love!

[@rowdy7480]

I agree, ma'am

[@stephandreyer2944]

The battle of New Orleans is another of Johnny's songs you'd like. Sink the Bismarck. My favorite is North to Alaska.

[@janetfrancis2228]

Our Memorial Day, 4th of July, and the anniversary of 9/11 are all coming up soon. Our Flag will be every where. One song comes to mind that brings a shiver, "RUGGED OlLD FLAG "by Johnny Cash..

[@knightlife98]

Jocko Willink's reading of Andy Stumph's "A Debt That Cannot Be Repaid" speech, would be a great video.

[@p.s.stevens671]

Scottish Guy, I hereby make you an honorary AMERICAN! I love your reaction vids. You show such love and passion for America. We love Scotland, too! I have roots in Scotland that I am so proud of, and I hope you come to the USA and see our wonderful country. See you on the tube.

[@ninline2000]

Fun fact, his ship sank after the battle with the 50 gun Serapis. The Serapis surrendered first though, so he just transferred to the former British ship and sailed on.

[@rprs1l3nt81]

React to Yankee Doodle

[@brianbaswell5895]

Yeah, John Paul Jones was a Scotsman! Makes me damn proud to be a Scottish Descendant!👍🙂😃❤

[@edithdavis2848]

Have several of Johnny's albums, love his stories

[@lbmontana2]

He was born in Scotland. The "murder" was a dispute over wages and he told Ben Franklin years later that it was in self defense, but didn't want to be tried in the Admiralty Court because they were influential in it and didn't trust the outcome. Take that as it may or may not have been lol. Ironically tobacco spitters probably had better teeth since it kills gingivitis and removes plaque but probably had other problems lol Speaking as a dipper myself.

[@tracysmith1871]

Love your doing these story songs by Johnny... Can't wait till you get to Johnny Reb.

[@lilawhite4940]

A grand and glorious Scotsman was he!

[@ikeyasector]

John Paul Jones was one insane Scott who brought the fight to the British and kicked their asses like a proud Celt. I LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH. As an American, I have the highest honor for that man. His story was completely nuts but in the best way possible. I'm Scotch-Irish with a little bit of native in the blood. I'm so blessed and proud. So glad you've been discovering history like this. Much love form the southern most part of Illinois, USA. :)

[@maciedixon3983]

John Paul jones. A bad ass American Scotsman.

[@d.wayneharbison8691]

Growing up listening to Johnny Horton, and playing and singing his songs with my dad left such a strong mark on me, that I actually included it in my Witchkin series of novels.

[@mag1631]

I dont know or mostly dont remember from school. I do know after so many years of beer that he was called one of the good guys in my history classes.

[@rachelginter3616]

Oh man it's been a while since I've heard any Johnny Horton's songs..thank you for the reaction

[@thomasmurphy875]

I love your channel...I watch something on it every day. As a veteran of the US Army and current law enforcement officer I really appreciate your views on our military and patriotism. I would love to see you review the video "Reveille, Patriotic Veteran Tribute" and the music video "You Still Put The Uniform On" by Holly Cahill. Thanks again for doing what you do...

[@TheDonsChannel]

Thank you very much Thomas

[@corvus1374]

He was born John Paul in Kirkcudbrightshire. After the Revolutionary War, he became a Rear Admiral in the Russian Navy.

[@TheDonsChannel]

Wow. Thats random

[@BlueDebut]

@@TheDonsChannel he was something of a mercenary and the Russians needed captains

[@carolkeppel7923]

@@TheDonsChannel he’s buried at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis,MD

[@patriciafeehan7732]

He was finally laid to rest at U.S. Naval Academy.

[@tiffanym2374]

The Ballad Of Ira Hayes by Johnny Cash...another good some about an American serviceman.

[@rowdy7480]

Semper Fi!

[@thevoiceofthelordpastorkei7165]

Hey Don will you please do one on the US Navy Blue Angles brother??

[@maryslack6169]

Love it I didn't know he made more songs brilliant. But I want to know where I can find those Highland cow pillows on your sofa

[@TheDonsChannel]

You may be able to get them online. Try Amazon. If not I'm sure there is websites sell something similar

[@dtt1900]

He was a Great Scotsman!

[@debbiesenatore5433]

Just watched this video twice!!! I love the beat and what a nice way to learn history. Another Brit who changed sides....George Washington fought for the British first before he became our hero and President.

[@williamaker7803]

John Paul Jones was an admiral in the British navy, came to America rose to the rank of admiral after the revolution he became an admiral of the Russian navy before he retired. And yes he was a Scotsman.

[@tomwestgarth9755]

You should watch "Canadians change when they hear the word war"

[@donnabremerman1423]

Great video. I think he has the coolest name. He was born July 6, 1747 Arbigland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Although he died in France in 1792, he was buried in my state of Maryland at the Naval Academy in 1913. There were 2 U.S. Navy destroyers named after him. USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer.

[@gordonduke8812]

New subscriber here from Alabama USA. Glad I found your channel, I am enjoying your content. If it hasn't already been suggested to you, you should react to "Have You Forgotten" by Aaron Tippin. A good song after 9/11, a little dated on the info in the song, but really good at portraying that time for us. Thanks for the respect you show our troops and veterans. Peace.

[@rowdy7480]

I'm binge watching you're Johnny Horton reactions. I'm tickled pink you're doing these! My Daddy raised me right. In elementary school I had a big crush on Mr. Horton, not realizing that he had passed away years before I was born. 💔

[@oldmensaguy1118]

John Jones (he added the last name ‘Jones’ later) was, in fact born in Kirkcudbright, Scotland in 1747. In 1788 the Russian Empress Catherine the Great appointed John Paul Jones a Rear Admiral in the Russian navy and he saw action in the Liman campaign in the Black Sea. Love your channel! Have you ever considered commenting on the song “Mansions of the Lord” which was the main theme to “We Were Soldiers”? It was sung by the “West Point Glee Club” and would make a moldy corpse weep.

[@lucitadavidson7352]

Thank you for helping to remind us what patriotism is. I love watching your reactions and your respect. Here are some of my favorite patriotic songs that you haven't reacted to maybe you will find a Diamond or two. Ballad Of The Alamo Marty Robbins Letters From Home John Michael Montgomery Ballad Of The Green berets SSgt. Barry Sadler Airborne Ranger Infantry Kristy Lee Cook Riding With Private Malone David Ball I Just Came Back From A War Darryl Worley Still A Soldier Trace Adkins Till The Last Shots Fired Trace Adkins If Your Reading This Tim McGraw Thanks again for all you do and for your past service as well.

[@romad357]

From Wikipedia: John Paul, as he was then known, was born on the estate of Arbigland near Kirkbean in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright on the southwest coast of Scotland.

[@jaydeutscher]

Johnny Horton married Hank Williams’s widow. He died a couple of years later in a car wreck. His widow holds the distinction of having been married to two giant singer/songwriter/musician stars who both died at the height of their careers. Johnny Horton was an internationally renowned artist for his historically based songs. Three of his biggest hits were “The Battle of New Orleans”, “Sink the Bismarck”, and “North to Alaska”.

[@MrTessaspringf]

He was definitely a Scotsman. He was from Kirkbean. That is his birth place.

[@marypulley6512]

John Horton is another singer story teller

[@christinawiden9077]

He was a Scotsman. Johnny Horton was a favorite of my dad's

[@fishinwidow35]

John Paul Jones was born under the simple birth name of John Paul on July 6, 1747, in a small cottage in Arbigland, Scotland.

[@j.s.matlock1456]

Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@doncasca]

if you want to hear a rather somber song by Johnny Horton, the song is called "Johnny Reb" its about the confederate soldier.

[@rowdy7480]

💓

[@tahoemike5828]

I remember Johnny Cash singing "Johnny Reb." I don't think I've ever heard any other version.

[@charleswendt4868]

I have met Johnny kids once and a concert in Prairieville Michigan

[@vickithompson3039]

You should also check out North to Alaska by Johnny Horton. It's also a John Wayne movie! Absolutely love both!!

[@tarahill2193]

I love everything you play. The historical bent is great 👍...when are you coming to America 🇺🇸

[@lilysfield1]

You were right. John Paul Jones was born under the simple birth name of John Paul on July 6, 1747, a small cottage Arbigland, Scotland. While his father, John Paul Sr., worked as a gardener, he found his calling at sea, earning an apprenticeship with the British Merchant Marine at the age of 13

[@shawnclay241]

I love your reactions. Thank you. I think you would enjoy the Audie Murphy story. He was to young to join so lied to get in, held off 6 tanks, became most decorated American soldier of WW2, turned movie star and died tragically young, broke and broken

[@maobfh]

Johhny Horton and Vaughn Horton were cousins of mine. My grandfather lived with them whenever he was in the city for school and they all three played football together. The only pictures we have of my grandad when he was young also included one or both of them. Just an aside. And, of course, we grew up hearing outrageous stories and listening to their music. And the Smothers Brothers and and and

[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

John Paul Jones was indeed one crazy Scotsman, but he was Our crazy Scotsman. He actually sailed his Man of War all the way to Britain raided several towns along the Irish sea coast, captured a British Frigate, sailed it to Holland and gave it to the Dutch, sailed back home to America, never got caught and continued to confound the British with his hit and run tactics (that's all we could do, the British Navy was the most formidable in the world at the time).

[@rprs1l3nt81]

Really good song

[@harvey1954]

Amazing that Johnny Horton was doing a tune about John Paul Jones, the future bassist of Led Zeppelin ! I think Jones was doing studio work at the time this song was written.

[@emilyramp9343]

John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747 - July 18, 1792) was a Scottish-American naval captain who was the United States' first well-known naval commander in the American Revolutionary War.

[@gingerfaith9916]

John Paul (he added Jones later) was born in a small cottage in Arbigland, Scotland

[@SRHS83]

Yes a Scotsman from Arbigland House, Kirkbean, Scotland.

[@jerricocke987]

John Paul Jones born July 7th 1747 in Kirkcudbright Scotland.

[@revjohnlee]

Jones was a Scott and is considered to be a founder of the US Navy. He served the same role for the Russian navy but he's buried at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis.

[@zStormsHD]

Once the U.S or america or whatever heard about John Paul Jones success, the French gave him 7 boats to lead as well as over 300+ men. He was truly the pirate king. His offical Pardon was in 1999 and im not even scottish but i have nothing but respect for him. From Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 ❤️

[@ZombieElvis1]

He was indeed a Scot. People don't know that after the war he was left without a command and joined the Imperial Russian Navy and achieved the rank of Rear Admiral with the Russians

[@robinmills8675]

Well that just made me smile 😃. You should try to find a clip of James Cagney singing and dancing the title song of the movie Yankee Doodle Dandy. I would send you a link but I don't know how 😕.

[@RobinPoe]

Yep, John Paul Jones was born in Scotland. It explains his love for fighting.

[@kerodelkigh]

and that the navy’s fight song is a drinking song

[@broken4096]

Awesome guy. Not to be confused with the Led Zeppelin alum from Kent.

[@marklavely3441]

You should react to the song - You're a Grand Old Flag, written by the man that wrote Over There.

[@gingerfaith9916]

Don, I am an old Johnny Horton fan and most of his songs had to do with history. Two that you might enjoy listening to deal with America's Civil War are "Johnny Reb" and " Battle of Bull Run". It was a sad part of our history, and Johnny Horton knew how bring it out, sometimes in humor sometimes in sadness.

[@jrthmc29]

"I have not yet begun to fight!" ~John Paul Jones~

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks ! This is one of my favorite songs from my boyhood . I took it to heart and joined the US Navy when I was eighteen . Thanks for your service in the Scottish Regiments . Could you react to Francis ' The Swanp Fox ' Marion sometime ? Marion was a French Huegenot from Charleston , South Carolina who lead American Patriot guerrilla forces in the Revolutionary War . The only song I know about Marion is 'Swamp Fox' from the old Disney tv show . The studio version of Swamp Fox is performed by Bobby Lord . KZbin channel The Infographics Show made a video about Francis Marion that you might react to .

[@SBQDawn]

another thing about him was he didn't just wait for the British Navy to come across the pond he brought the fight to the British Navy too. That's Brass right there.

[@lindaeasley5606]

John Paul Jones is legend 🤘 Oversimplified channel has American Revolution part 1 and part 2 and in it ,the narrators gives a brief run down of the chaos he caused to the British navy

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

Yes I believe he is from Scotland. Might need to watch Oversimplified American Revolution part 1 or 2 mentions his exploits in fighting the British navy in their backyard!!!

[@jeffburnham6611]

The song would have been better if it even mentioned one of his exploits during the Revolutionary War, which is what made him famous. He was in fact, a Scotsman, born near Kirkbean. he was born just John Paul, the "Jones" was added later. He eventually would go on to become an Admiral in the Imperial Russian Navy.

[@OGMaverickGaming]

Gotta love John Paul for his daring

[@dankeller1174]

You should react to oversimplified American revolutionary War. They talk about Jon Paul Jones' exploites. And yes he was Scottish.

[@MrJking065]

Most of Jones's postwar life was spent in Europe. He made a final visit to the United States in 1787, when Congress unanimously voted to award him a gold medal for his outstanding services. He was the only naval officer of the American Revolution so honored. Soon afterward he accepted a commission in the Russian navy and was put in command of a Black Sea squadron with the rank of rear admiral. That rank, which he had eagerly but unsuccessfully sought in America, was the bait that had lured him to Russia. He fought in the Linman campaign against the Turks, but the jealousies and intrigues of rival officers limited his effectiveness, and in 1790 he returned to Paris. In 1792 U.S. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson wrote to tell him that President George Washington had appointed Jones a commissioner to negotiate with Algiers for peace and the release of imprisoned American citizens. Jones, whose last years were pathetic, never lived to receive the letter. With few friends because he was a colossal egotist, Jones saw his health steadily decline before his death on July 18, 1792. He was buried in Paris. His remains were finally found in 1905 and brought to Annapolis, Md., where they are entombed in the crypt of the Naval Academy chapel.

[@janisoconnor6881]

I got to tell you I love when you say,”Enough talkin,let’s go.” I started say it like you when I take my dog for a walk. Ha

[@dbonyadi]

I saw on another video that Johnny Horton was a history teacher and he wrote these songs as teaching tools.

[@Cjinglaterra]

Yeah, he started off as a Scotsman, but along with John Barry - whose namesake ship I served on - he is known as Father of the US Navy. After the war due to politics he was left without a command, and ended up as a Rear Admiral under Catherine the Great of Russia fighting the Turks.

[@jealyn6353]

As a US American of mostly--ok technically I'm more Spanish sue me--Scottish decent I remember in fourth grade he was like my favorite to learn about and when I found this song a few months ago I had flashbacks of reading every book about him in the library lol, there's also another newer song about him called John Paul Jones Is A Pirate by The Longest John's also deserves a listen!

[@Autobotmatt428]

“I have not yet begun to fight!” John Paul Jones