Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying (Reaction!)

[@sandralybrand9425]

When my husband was given,, 4 months to live he forgave Chemo because it would have hurried his death with his heart disease. The Dr told him to do whatever he felt like doing and live his life! He had an excellent life enjoying our normal family gatherings with all our children, grandchildren and a couple of great grandchildren. That's what he loved and we'd been doing every weekend for a couple of decades! Our house was always full and full of love and laughter. After he needed oxygen, we just took it with us and visited extended family. His family was his greatest love! The last 3 months were harder as you could see it progressing faster. I had a hospice nurse in2 times a week, but I did all the caretaking and made sure he was in minimal pain. He died in my arms at home. His last words were hold me. I crawled up into the hospital bed and held him and told him I loved him and it was ok to go and not worry, I would take care of the family. He struggled with breathing but last words were I love you, then he was gone. But it's beautiful that our children and grand got to tell him they loved him before he passed.

[@Amanda-zn7ox]

That is beautiful. I've been thinking that I'd want to die in the arms of someone I love. I'm glad you obliged.

[@WolfLove89]

My dad was struggling, fighting to stay alive wasn't until my mom told him the kids and I will be okay then he started to say I want to go home

[@ericbailey6779]

I'm a geezer and my memory isn't what it used to be. But I swear there used to be a bull on the PBR circuit called Fu Manchu, way before this song came out.

[@jdodd2798]

You are correct!

[@gregcobb4066]

Yes there was.....

[@johnny5640]

There was

[@genaj67]

Yes sir👍🏻

[@sherricallahan2539]

Yes, there definitely was!

[@jeanniemetiva6745]

I believe every word in this song is true ❤

[@wendypowell6357]

Great reaction. Tim is a true legend in country music.

[@greeneyelove2003]

Amazing song.

[@berrymiller6023]

Tim McGraw also played in the movie The Blind Side. He was the dad of the family that adopted Michael Orr in the movie.

[@stephenpreble2446]

This song is about his dad, Tug McGraw, a pitcher in the MLB.

[@gone2bch]

This song was not written for Tim’s dad. It was written by Craig Wiseman, and another songwriter about a guy Craig worked with. He had some issues that turned out to be nothing later. The song was started with that, but Craigs uncle, I believe it was, was diagnosed with something they thought to be terminal to begin with, and he immediately before leaving the doctors office booked a shark diving trip. It turned out to be an easily curable cancer. But it all created a great song. Tim’s dad dying in the same manner was just a coincidence.

[@jasminfosse1441]

I just saw one of your videos about an hour ago because after the first one I just binged more and more!! You're amazing

[@lindataggart9076]

Love this song. Where in Utah .?.I am from Logan..

[@robincridelich5179]

Beautiful song and message!

[@TimMcGraw816]

I really appreciate this thanks,I do this once in a while thanks for your love and support it really means a lot to me and how long have you been my my fans I we like to hear from you.

[@donnamontgomery4499]

Tim didn't know his father Baseball player Mcgraw growing up but he made up for loss time before he passed.

[@sassypants7581]

Good tune ✌️😎

[@lkms338]

Love your country music journey. Question....what would you say now to someone who said the hated country music.

[@scottdollinssr3382]

My dad, who was kind of a rough guy. He and my mom divorced when I was 11. When I was an adult I spent time with him. I saw some of the tough guy. But when he knew he was dying, he became so kind and just wanted to spend time together.

[@Wolf-Pack-for-life]

i need to live more and youtube binge wayyyyy less

[@wendypalazzo6550]

I have NEVER commented on ANY KZbin channel but I really like your Reactions PLEASE do a REACTION to EVA CASSIDY "Over the Rainbow" Her story is amazing because she's no longer with us but voice and GUITAR playing amazing... you'll want to know more of her and her covers.

[@wendypalazzo6550]

And I Love your Faith... keep on keepin on WWJD

[@lindatyler6396]

his dad was a professiional ball player named Tug McGraw

[@TimMcGraw816]

I really appreciate this thanks,I do this once in a while thanks for your love and support it really means a lot to me and how long have you been my my fans I we like to hear from you.

[@TimMcGraw816]

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[@CatherineSuedmeyer]

I hope you Dance is Beautiful

[@TayTayKamala]

Listen to some Garth Brooks. He’s awesome. I have his double live album. Play it ALL the time.

[@gracephillips65]

My thinking was , the reason he’s barefoot was because when you are buried, you are barefoot I believe. Hes singing this as the man that had passed. 🤷‍♀️

[@TimMcGraw816]

I really appreciate this thanks,I do this once in a while thanks for your love and support it really means a lot to me and how long have you been my my fans I we like to hear from you.

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[@treewasson5383]

Back in the good old days fu man chu was the biggest Meanest champion bull...

[@stephenhuber1219]

Little Timmy Smith was 11yrs old living in a small town Delhi, Louisiana snooping through his mother's papers, finding out his father was World Series Winning Pitcher Tug McGraw.

[@angiestricklin2341]

This song was popular when my brother was dying of cancer. It reminds me of one of the last conversations I had with him before he passed. We should all live like we are dying.

[@kimbeauxs]

❤️‍🩹💗

[@Lustie]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@minneyruth]

❤❤

[@KittiesMombo]

So very sorry. The words of songs seem to find us when we need them most.

[@reneelee8870]

It came out in 2004 & my sister called to ask if I'd heard. I hadn't but looked it up. I'd just been diagnosed with breast cancer, was going through chemo. I was lucky. I'm so sorry about your brother 💔

[@stephenhuber1219]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5CWoXSml557bZI Tim & Tug

[@amandamercado9308]

This hits even harder now that Tim McGraw did this song recently as a tribute the Toby Keith🥹😢💔❤️ Toby literally lived his life this way! Unapologetically bad ass Toby! I’m still crying over Toby’s passing

[@angelasnowden5079]

BOY THIS HITS HARD, 2001 DIAGNOSED WITH BRAIN TUMOR THEY TOLD ME WAS INOPERABLE, I HAVE BEEN GRATEFUL FOR 22 YEARS. DID HAVE 11.5 HR BRAIN SURGERY AND SINCE THEN 3 STROKES, SO I THANK GOD FOR EVERY BLESSING!

[@mls1128]

you cant go wrong with Tim he has so many songs "green grass goes" "Everywhere" "Meanwhile Back at Mama's" "Just to See You Smile"

[@VeralkekoaaliaswildBillHickok]

Yeah all of these are really good and hard to disagree with.

[@abbystonehocker]

everywhere is my favorite of his

[@Boogbama123]

​@@abbystonehockersame here

[@RebeccaMidyette]

"McGraw did not acknowledge Tim as his son until Tim was 17 years old. Tim McGraw, in an April 19, 2022, interview on NPR's Fresh Air, stated that he met McGraw only twice as a child, both times at baseball games in Houston."

[@darrinlindsey]

His dad wasn't just a Major League Baseball player. He was Tug (F'ing) McGraw. Two time World Series Champion. He got the last batter out in the 1980 Series. He was on the Amazing Mets of 1969. He threw every pitch like it was the most important pitch ever. He pumped his glove on his thigh when he was walking off the field, after another successful inning. He had his issues, but when he was on the mound, he wore his heart on his sleeve.

[@Cissy777]

And wasn't in his son's life, a pos

[@marklovelace297]

@@Cissy777 maybe

[@bittergeek]

To this day, I think of Tim as Tugger's kid. Which is ridiculous after so many years, so much success from Tim, and how little involvement Tug had in his life, but I was such a huge Phillies fan in 1980 that I can probably still recognize all the players. (I guarantee that every good Philly Cheesesteak restaurant across the US has a picture of the winning team. And Pete should be in the Hall. Fight me.)

[@WhodatLucy]

Tug died at Tim and Faith’ house in Tenn.. Tim’s mom was a high school student when she got pregnant by the divorced Tug and her parents sent her to Louisiana to have the baby so Tug had no input on his raising. Tug married again so he has another son, a daughter, a step son and step daughter yet chose to live with Tim in the end.

[@scottdonohue3379]

This song kills me whenever I hear it. It is very reflective of my situation. I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 43 so it hits VERY close to home with me. I had several friends and family members break down over this song during that time. It’s unfortunate that so many people do wait until something goes horribly wrong before they truly look at their lives and how they live it.

[@mommabird2813]

You got this👍💜

[@annea9874]

My Mom spent 4 years battling ovarian cancer. She never stopped living and spent every day she could with her kids and grandkids. She died at 72 yrs old and 3 months before she died, she was at the beach with family and playing soccer with the kids. Laugh and love while they are here. Save to grief for after they are gone.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

Go call your Dad! lol

[@Susan-cooks]

"I gave forgiveness I'd been denying" is an incredibly powerful statement. ❤ this song!

[@Balockay247]

Great song! This song won Best Country Song and Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 2005 Grammy Awards. Please Remember Me and Where the Green Grass Grows are my other favorite Tim McGraw songs! Thanks for the reaction.

[@js3599]

I've loved "Please Remember Me" since it was first released by Rodney Crowell, who also wrote the song... Tim's version changed it up a bit, but still just as good...

[@Balockay247]

Yes, I didn't know it was Rodney Crowell's song until I heard Tim's version of it. Both great songs indeed.

[@azrael3758]

“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” -Benjamin Franklin

[@walkernath99]

I know this is one that will move you and the song hasn’t even started yet 👌

[@tinajustvig5921]

My husband just passed away a few months ago, he wa only 60. I’m trying to figure what’s next for me and how to live like I was dying. Great reaction to a very beautiful song!

[@ladykristalginn6]

I'm so sorry for your loss!

[@AndreaWilson-x2x]

I saw Tim in concert before he became famous when he was opening for Joe Diffey. He was so nice and gave me a big hug. A few months later Indian Outlaw hit the charts and everyone knew who he was.

[@tahoe_1353]

That's badass. I have seen him a couple times. So awesome.

[@Danandrea919]

I was (mis)diagnosed with terminal bone cancer the same week Tim sang this song Live on the CMA's... I watched Tim sing it, I heard Tim's voice, but it was God, speaking directly to me, to my Soul... This was like 2000/2001... I am still alive today, August 2024, able to celebrate my son's 36th birthday and look forward to my 60th on Sept 19th... In that time I've been diagnosed with Lyme Disease, ME, and in August 2009 my heart stopped beating, twice in that same day, and God said He was NOT FINISHED WITH ME YET, so I now have a pacemaker/defibrillator keeping my heart beating and I'm doing absolutely fantastic!! Every single day my eyes open and I'm still here, well, I'm living it as if it were my very last, eagerly awaiting the day's coming adventure. 😊 Much Love! 💖

[@michaeldey1894]

The song was written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman. The duo had a friend who received a medical misdiagnosis regarding a form of lung cancer. Wiseman and Nichols began discussing family members and friends who learned of illnesses, and how they often had a new perspective on life upon learning that they had limited time remaining. They decided to write a song based on the concept, hoping that it might inspire someone in such a situation.[2] After they came up with the title, they began writing the first verse and chorus.[3] They found themselves attached to the song, and continued to write it late into the night over the phone.[4] "I remember going in my totally dark living room, laying on the floor, and we wrote the second verse on the phone," Wiseman recalled. The inclusion of the lyric about riding a bull was intended as a sort of "palette cleanse," as they felt the chorus was growing too sentimental. The duo judged its creation as a "really spiritual thing, because it came strong. Me and Tim's instincts and intuitions just kept leading us."[2]

[@lizzymoore54]

He and his wife, Faith Hill ( country artist herself ), are a country power couple! ❤

[@terrisalser7721]

Listen to him sing If You're Reading This. Bring tissues. Also, may I suggest Martina Mcbride Where Would You Be . She sings it live at the CMT music awards. You won't be disappointed

[@Nebrfan2005]

One of my favorite country songs. Seen him live once. This is one of my favorite of his songs. 😊

[@nancydoney7203]

Please react to it's your love he s wife sings it with them they were expecting to were first daughter

[@aletmartins6940]

Beautiful song!

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

❤

[@lucidace12]

Tim McGraw humble and kind is the most uplifting and you would love it

[@tully3711th]

Very few cowboys have ridden Fu Manchu for the full 8 seconds

[@ChicagoDB]

Heartland is one that is gonna get ya in the feels buddy. It was one of the first songs I thought of for you in that regard.

[@wildmanyxz53]

I don’t know if you reacted to this yet but please try and watch Tim McGraw angry all the time

[@terrillcovey2652]

This song came on when I was going to an ex-girlfriends funeral. I had moved on with life & was happily married, but I had to pull over & cry because the girl whose funeral I was headed to ABSOLUTELY lived her life like she was dying. She absolutely loved every moment. So this song makes me think of her every time I hear it.

[@MizCriz46]

Not song-related....Did I pick up somehow that you're from the Philippines? If so, you probably went barefoot a lot as a kid. I'm Midwestern but my feet have always H-A-T-E-D shoes. I go barefoot at home year round. If anyone comments I just tell them that my feet are happy & THEY don't listen to anyone else's opinion.

[@millere367]

you should listen to Morgan wallens new album! A lot of country and some country hip hop Songs like: I Deserve a Drink Tennessee Numbers Ain’t that some Me to Me Sunrise!

[@imaginethat-wz1sn]

This song hit hard when I heard it for the first time when I was a kid. It hit even harder when my mom got cancer two years ago. She's fine now but I'm watching her go through this process of learning you can't live in fear every day of what might happen. Powerful song, powerful message. So glad Tim McGraw got this one out there for people to resonate with ❤

[@jasongilbert2379]

Red Ragtop by Tim is also Great!!!

[@jasonsomething6003]

Thank You for being HUMAN! peace

[@-taylord2am-473]

Tim Mcgraw - Back When is also a great one!

[@jaymeresler9636]

Anyone who reads this.. call your dad. One minute my dad was sitting at my kitchen table drinking coffee. He went to CVS... literally 20 minutes later, he had a stroke, and i never spoke to him again. Call those you love, even when you are lazy. I'd give anything.

[@susanpeterson9947]

One of the BEST songs ever, thanks so much for reacting to it! I ❤ your channel!

[@JJ_LovesMusic]

I wish you could do at least 3 videos a day but I know you have a family and probably busy. Family first but I do enjoy your reaction videos. Always looking forward to the next one. There's a song called daddy's hands by Holly Dunn. If you haven't heard it yet, I'd really think you'd love it. I have no job because I'm taking a break staying at my parents to help them otherwise I would donate for a request but I can't.

[@harryb7402]

Songs like this is why country music is the best

[@reneem321]

About 23 years ago, my best friend was diagnosed with cancer shortly after his 40th birthday. He had never been a country music fan. When he heard this song, it became his anthem. I'd show up at his house and he'd be dancing around singing at the top of his voice. He lived this song to the end which took 10 long years to fight. I recently was given my own diagnoses and I'm going to try my best to live this song. Thanks for reacting.

[@melissapredum1788]

Thanks for posting this song because it gives us hope and love and perhaps makes people realize if we take SELF OUT AND DO FOR OTHERS ....I FEEL IT MAKES YOU APPRECIATE YOUR LUFE AS IT SHOULD MATTER

[@pamelaesparza1586]

One of these days by Tim McGraw is an absolute must.❤️❤️

[@websurfin9575]

Mr. Sebs continues to add to the world by being the good man that he is here on KZbin.... offering these great vids!

[@earlritenour875]

I live right next to you

[@darrellpennington9232]

True story

[@shawnswoffer]

Your memory lives on as long as the last person remembers you.

[@deborahferrari9233]

That's perfect❤❤❤

[@frederickseltzerjr2170]

Not only losing 3 internal organs in my life (appendix at age 7, spleen at age 28 - where according to my medical records at Arlington Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 8th, 2000 around 3am for approx. 20 minutes I was pronounced dead & gall bladder at age 45), being diagnosed with HIV on Saturday, March 22nd, 2003 and then being not only being diagnosed with bone cancer (have been in stage 4 for the just more than 3 years and when I officially went to stage 4 in September 2000, I was given only a 2% chance of making it to my 50th birthday - I turn 52 this past June 26th), but on that very day finding out that my father, with whom I had been estranged with since coming back home to Baltimore after my HIV diagnosis and thought he didn't love me had passed away exactly 9 months prior on July 30th, 2018 and no one told me BUT here's why I still try to be positive every day ... 1. It re-affirmed my personal motto of "You will never get yesterday back and tomorrow is never guaranteed. All you have is today and right now, so live every day as if it's your last day on Earth because for all of us the sad truth is that one day will be our last day, He just doesn't let us know what day that will be. 2. After trying out for my favorite game show, starting when the first "Teen Week" was done in 1984 and going through/and attending 27 contestant searches and after not only getting the cancer diagnosis, but finally being properly diagnosed with autism, on Friday, November 8th, 2019, at around 4pm, we taped the episode of "Wheel Of Fortune" that would air on Thursday, December 19th, 2019 (if you type Wheel Of Fortune December 19th, 2019 here on youtube, you can see how i did!) 3. After being diagnosed with cancer and my appearance on wheel of fortune (plus what my final puzzle was), I had no idea that the worst year for almost all of us (2020), turned out to be the best year of my life. During a video call with my younger brother Shane (he lives in Wasilla, Alaska) on September 5th, we talked about how many times we saw our dad cry. When he told me that night after I came home thinking I was going to die that weekend and what my father did that he didn't want to do, I found out that my dad DID love me.

[@silverstacktician5065]

Great song... thanx!

[@dianeblack8557]

I love your videos! I love how much your wife and children mean to you. I'm from Utah too.

[@robinh8416]

His Mom married a man who adopted and raised him as his own. He says his “Dad” was a great Dad but when he found out he wasn’t biological dad he still wanted to meet his biological dad, then he found out he was a mlb player. They ended up having a very sweet relationship and Tim and Faith were with him during his cancer, treatment and end of life. 🙏🏻 if I’m not mistaken?? Tug McGraw didn’t know that he had a son for years and years later

[@TexasMagnolia]

Seb, unlike other Genre’s, Country Artists have longevity. Unfortunately, they struggle with playlist for tours because, they have so many hits, Fans own all the CD’s so to Fans, all the songs are wanted. When Tim was working on his last tour’s Playlist (with Faith), he was thinking about dropping this song. Faith told him she would divorce him if he did. Every single word of this song is true and special. Tim continues with this song.

[@TimMcGraw816]

I really appreciate this thanks,I do this once in a while thanks for your love and support it really means a lot to me and how long have you been my my fans I we like to hear from you.

[@kimking6036]

Tim has rode a bull. Don't know it's name. I've seen his workout it's insane. Tim found out the man he called Dad adopted him by accident. He took his Dad Tug into his home when Tug got cancer and carried for him. By thevway, his wife Faith Hill is also adopted. They are good people

[@cog4life]

A great great song!!! 🎶🎶 I Hope you Dance is so beautiful! Tim McGraw is a phenomenal artist! If you haven’t done HUMBLE AND KIND. PLEASE Do!!!!

[@joannechatman8536]

Tim McGraw was talking about his father. They loved fishing together.

[@Alacarte0421]

Tim is also actor. He was in The Blind Side and some others.

[@DianeLapio]

Will you listen to “Grown Men Don’t Cry” by Tim MCGraw? I would love to see what you think. Allie will love it too. (If you already have, I’ll keep looking for it. I just haven’t found it yet.) Love your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@JaneDoe-se8ku]

I have loved Tim since he started his career back in the early 90's. He has a great voice, love his music, he also looks pretty damn good too!! :)

[@ChadByington]

Please listen to Tim McGraw If your reading This....

[@dannyberry8725]

Please react to, 'If We Were Vampires', by Jason Isbell

[@Canadian_Girl27]

Love this song so much! I always get a little teary eyed listening to this song, because life gets so busy that we sometimes forget this! Tomorrow is never guaranteed! Do you want to be remembered for being a good person and for someone who lived life? Ive tried to live that way!

[@DeborahDavis-zi6pm]

This has always been my favorite by Tim

[@ricksaunders8074]

This pass August 30 its been 22 yrs since my mom passed dad followed October 29 the same year Mom had cancer and a poor heart Chemo Killed her 118 Ib body Dad died because he didn't want to go on without mom Cancer Sucks it kills alot of people Me I wouldn't do chemo

[@gmamab]

This song came out the year my husband was diagnosed with cancer. We did live for 2 years like he was dying. Lost him in 2006, still remember everyday we had. Last week would have been our 45th anniversary. Thanks for this one.❤

[@fionaspath3332]

Tim McGraw is married to Faith Hill...they have 3 daughters...just some info for you... 💛

[@sandrawalkerhaliburton1884]

It's Your Love Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

[@sddRd68]

I had stage 3c cancer (diagnosed in December 2014 and went through treatment in 2015. On one hand, it was a devastating diagnosis but it changes how you look at life and it puts everything into perspective. It was my opportunity to think about am I living the life that I want to present the Lord when I meet Him face to face? I definitely find it easier to let go of things that don’t matter in the long run or won’t matter in eternity and make sure that my friends and family know exactly how I feel about them every chance I get. This December will be 10 years since I was diagnosed with cancer and 9 years cancer free. ❤ Every day has been a blessing.

[@christinapeck966]

I love me some Tim McGraw 🎶love this song yes live like your living your last day ! 🎶music is life 🎶

[@lukewilsonhere]

7:19 That’s hilarious 😂 PICS OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN!

[@KarlaElaine100]

Tug McGraw was Tim’s biological father.

[@birdyseeds]

Since other folks are requesting Tim’s songs I’ll request “One of These Days”. It’s sooo good. It’s about bullying. How about that?

[@tracybrown1942]

Tug McGraw played for the Mets

[@MichaelShipley-u7t]

That’s about 2.5 seconds longer than I would last on a bull named Fu Manchu…

[@susanechevarria4320]

Tug McGraw was a very famous Baseball Player. Tim never knew who is father was so he turned his attention to his favorite Baseball Player and had poster all over his room of this man. As he grew older he realized he looked a lot like his favorite player and told his mom that he wished he was his father. His mom realized it was time to tell him that his favorite player Tug McGraw was his father. TRUE STORY! Tug lived in Tampa Florida and went to Moffitt Cancer Center (best in the USA) for his treatments. Unfortunately he lost his fight. Tim said he only had his dad in his for a little while but he actually had be in life well before he met him. GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS!

[@davidschmidbauer3930]

“I finally was the husband that most of the time I wasn’t”. I had a stroke last year and found I became I better person after and treated my wife like I should have all along.

[@tracybrown1942]

Tug played for the New York Mets

[@dstage64]

Try listening to John Mickeal Montgomery "Little Girl"

[@deborahkociolek486]

You must listen yo Vince Gill hes amazing Amazing musician amazing singer Pocket full of Gold You wont regret it