What a twist! Reba McEntire - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

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[@elizabethfranco1284]

You will love the original from 1973 by Vicki Lawerence whose husband at the time wrote the song for Cher but was turned down by Sony Bono. Vicki a member of the legendary cast of The Carol Burnett Show,recorded it this has become one of the greatest one. hit wonders

[@qvmarlins3506]

Yes Vicki’s version was better.

[@qvmarlins3506]

The original version was done by Vicki Laurence and was better. No video with schmaltzy voice over. It left it to your imagination to fill in the blanks.

[@phyl1042]

​@@qvmarlins3506I agree.

[@cathrynafagervik]

I don't usually like remake song, but both are really good, Reba never destroyed it like I feel most remakes are. I give Vickie and Reba thumbs up. This was a one hit wonder for her and Reba did her and this song good.

[@Mamat5kdz]

As much as I luv Reba, Vicki's version will always be my favorite!!!❤

[@Homebrew58]

They did the video this way... with dialog over the lyrics... because this wasn't a new song at the time. Every country music fan was very familiar with the Vicky Lawrence version. Plus, by the time this video was released the Reba version had been on the radio for quite a while.

[@tashashuler8671]

The look on your face when your brain broke was priceless. the moment you realized that she did!!!

[@ashassassin]

This song is one of my favorites. You could make a whole movie from this song. Also love Reba, she is as sweet as she seems.

[@sonjasblade01]

A lot of reba's videos, especially early on, were mini movies set to music. Some people like it, some don't. She's very theatrical even in her live shows.

[@jessicafarwell723]

I saw a Vince Gill interview and he was talking about the "Heart Don't Lie" song and he said "Oh great she's going to want to do a video" lor something along those lines lol

[@lindalou6105]

Saw her live...puts on helluva show

[@BelleDede01]

Vickie Lawrence was on the Carol Burnett Show for the whole time that the show was aired on TV ... they loved her and she looked so much like Carol Burnett that she could have passed for her sister. Here is Vickie singing it in 1973. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2Otcp2piqZ8hLM

[@marshacasteen9300]

I had never seen the video before. Wow!! Loved the song all these years and even more now.

[@dahuffy]

One of my favorite Reba duets is with Linda Davis "Does He Love You?" Fun ending

[@trishas33]

I think seeing you sit there with your mouth litterally hanging open was the best I've watched in a while! 😂😂😂

[@camelliaroan6341]

Reba is a great country music star! She is the new coach on The Voice to replace Blake Shelton even though Blake can not be replaced in my eyes! Since we have to lose Blake, Reba is an awesome choice!

[@richardvacanti9428]

Yes, the video gets in the way of the song and they talk over it, but they’re explaining the song at the same time they’re telling a story. This is a legendary video it really is. And if you just want the song, there’s another video for that, but this is art and music at it’s finest

[@franwiththeredhair]

The country queen 👑👑👑

[@TheHaubs11tx]

The video absolutely gets in the way of this song. I understand it comes from a time where music videos were super Duper prevalent, but they have basically talking or scripted lines that go over or outshine the actual lyrics. You need to listen to the song I don’t know what you’re about to do but I hope it’s that.

[@diannthomas5653]

Just listening to the song breaks your heart, but I like Reba’s mini movie.

[@nancyanne1402]

If you haven’t already, the video version of “Does He Love You?” Is OUTSTANDING! My favorite!

[@brendafite]

One of my favorite songs!!!

[@EugeniusTay]

Same.

[@catwhisperer9489]

Great reaction---I'm so happy you enjoyed it!! One note: Nobody ever mentions it---and I'm sure you caught it, but I just waana make sure---Reba is the old lady, AND the young girl!!

[@leecogbill5881]

All of her songs are awesome! Reba will always be my queen

[@chlupl]

Fantastic song. I totally get the debate over live vs official video. I think it is good that you saw the video first, as it does fill in a few gaps, though maybe too directly. That said, you will really appreciate the song on it's own.

[@TEDodd]

No gaps to fill. It's all in the lyrics. The video is fine if you know the song, but it's out of sync with the story in the lyrics.

[@chlupl]

@@TEDodd I never caught on that the judge cheated with the wife too until I saw the video. I thought he was just one of those ones that wanted to shut the case, give the punishment, and didn't care if they had the right person as long as it worked on paper. The video changed my understanding of the story greatly.

[@TEDodd]

@@chlupl that's not in the song. That was extra added to make the Judge look worse. It was about corrupt small towns. The judge and sheriff being buddies, not investing and a shame trial. Many miss that the brother was accused of killing his friend Andy, not Seth who was the guy Andy said his wife was cheating with. And the video plot of Andy and the wife being killed together doesn't match the lyrics. And said she was with Seth. No implication that when he went home she was there. Always bugged me that we don't hear what happened to Seth. Did the sister kill him too? Maybe when she killed the wife?

[@kaiseremotion854]

@@TEDodd I honestly NEVER realized that the person singing actually murdered them, I thought it was just a corrupt system that didn't care if they got the right person

[@TEDodd]

@@kaiseremotion854 The whole last verse reveals the narrator is is the sister and she killed Andy and the wife. ---- Well, they hung my brother before I could say The tracks he saw while on his way To Andy's house and back that night were mine And his cheating wife had never left town That's one body that'll never be found You see little sister don't miss when she aims her gun

[@kgrimes842]

The actual music video is best because you get to see to story so I'm glad to picked it to watch!

[@RegenaCox-yy1rl]

Reba is always fantastic. And she is fantastic live, but the video helps tell the story.

[@rebeccamead4557]

I'm glad you like her although once you've met she or Pake you wouldn't love her quite as much possible, I'm guessing, unless she's changed. Just being honest.😉

[@terereynolds698]

This was originally sung by Vickie Lawerence. Vicky Lawerence was on the Carol Burnett Show and later played Momma on Momma's Family.

[@lindacantu9885]

Love this one. Great reaction thanks for sharing.Delilah by Tom Jones is another dark one.

[@catwhisperer9489]

Love, LOve, LOVE that song---and him!!

[@JessBecause77]

Off subject, but it's something I randomly remember when listening to Reba. In 1991, 7 members of her band and her manager were killed when the plane they were on crashed. Reba was supposed to be on the flight, but she wasn't feeling well, so she decided to stay overnight and join them the next day. As expected, it devastated her.

[@OkiePeg411]

Those were all pretty big stars in the movie. Kristy McNickel was a pretty big child actor in the 70s/80s.

[@jjellybelmo4]

SEB! 😂 you can't pause YOURSELF that long! If you hadn't blinked 🤣

[@ElizabethLOhrn]

Yup - Country can tell some real, gritty stories....

[@ClaudiaVirginiaAlarcon]

IMO, this song describes a story between the tight bond of family members and the lengths that one does for another.

[@jensmith323]

her videos back then were stories.....her songs are amazing....shes "the heart wont lie"....

[@gailvolm3862]

Vicki Lawrence hit in the 70's and Reba's hit in I think the 90's.

[@TedC5203]

You should Google Vicki Lawrence. She played Mama on "Mama's Family. A spinoff from the Carol Burnett show. She was also a huge part of Carol Burnett's show. I head that Cher was offered this song but Sonny didn't think it was up to her standards. IDK.

[@foreveryoung3254]

Reba is the goat indeed.

[@OUTTA-TYME88]

They should make this into a full length movie. Like years later, I'd make it 70 years later. Her great grandson finds the gun and newspapers in her attic. She calls the detective guy here with information about the murder and confesses. It should take place mid 1900s. Then 70 years later....

[@anitanino8435]

This is such a classic Reba song! Love it! ❤

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

The Reba version is a cover. Vicki Lawrence did the original version. The 2 verrsions have very different " Feels ". For me the Vicki Lawrence version feels more Blues / Jazz and Reba's more Rockish.

[@phillipjensen5270]

Reba, the greatest man I never knew

[@lucyrosepetal]

Also Reba played the part very well.

[@christypriest30]

OMG! I literally checked to see if I had accidentally hit the button. lol when you paused at the end!

[@RitaMoriartey]

Vickie Lawrence was on the carol Burnettvshow and played many roles. She later was the mama in the show, Mamas Family. Yes, she played the old woman. Lol! She also did the song, That's the night the lights went out in Georgia. Very good singer

[@lucyrosepetal]

Vicki sounds great too.

[@rosemclaughlin3179]

Gotcha!😊

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

Had this on vinyl! Young Reba was fabulous!!

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

Seriously, the lights went out in GA last night. Or at least NE Atlanta. You have a fun channel.

[@cityhonors1]

🤯 I only know the original. I didn't know Reba did this song too! 🥰🐰

[@garrymoore2161]

The 1973version with Vicki Lawrence is great for both the video and the song. You need to check it out. As goods Reba is, that song belongs to Vucki.

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

One of my favorites from when I was a kid. I was always a little sad that she didn't have one left for the judge, though

[@chelseahaley8350]

This 1 takes me back to my childhood! Listened to this all the time! ❤

[@stevenbaker107]

Vicky used to act in shows like Mamas family and the Carol Burnett show along with several others

[@nancyharn1980]

I've known this song for decades, but as they talked over the words I thought, Sebs needs to hear the words to understand it. But, you got it. It's not hard for those of us that know the song.

[@roxannesykes415]

Night the lights went out in Georgia is one my favorite movies

[@cynthiajamison4006]

I agree with what you're saying about the video, because that's the one thing that bothers me...if you don't know the song well and you're watching a video that is playing out like a scene from a movie, It almost overpowers the vocals of the song and so you're struggling to try to understand what's going on because you're hearing somebody talking and you're also hearing somebody singing the song. For someone that is doing a reaction, it's almost better to hear the song first alone and then watch the video to it. When the song first came out it was super popular... everybody listened to it on the radio... heard the song and then later when the video came out it was easy to follow along and understand. I also agree that Reba is one of the best!! I've seen her in concert...I love her❤ that's the one thing about country music is the storyline is always so good and it paints a picture immediately in your head of what is happening... that's what draws you in❤

[@crystalsmith4919]

Approximately 4% of people sentenced to death are innocent ... that doesn't seem like a lot until you consider how many people have been given the death penalty!!

[@peggyradeck9140]

Vicki Lawrence looks so much like Crol Burnett. She played Carol’s sister in a lot of the skits.

[@drewblakeley44]

I have been waiting for you to experience this! Your reaction did not disappoint. It’s a lot to unwrap in a 4 minute song with the story overlay.

[@jessicajackson8064]

I love this with the video. Thanks for reacting to the video version.

[@violettompkins206]

You just can't go wrong with Reba ✌❤🎶

[@creinicke1000]

Agree that Vicki's is great, tells the story... but Reba brings the drama / movie quality to it. Both good.

[@allendixon7700]

A country music country music. Actually had a. Where it was sort of like the motown music, it was all good

[@allendixon7700]

Smooth singing group would be the Kentucky head. Hunter's Kentucky head hunters they got a video with this. I know the name sounds crazy but they're light back. White boys are they can sing and play I

[@allendixon7700]

I know I'll the men they just love LOVE. Try she try

[@allendixon7700]

If you get on a train, you can get out, go to the confederate railroad😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@allendixon7700]

That made the confederate railroad is the group

[@dpberry]

Vicki Lawerence’s version (the original 1973) is still my favorite!

[@jillcampbell8019]

If the video background of the song distracts you, find another version of Reba singing the song and listen to the song by-/itself.

[@cog4life]

Great song…another one of Reba’s best !! 😊The video is awesome!!

[@mocharmed]

Reba is a brilliant story teller with an iconic string voice she is the queen hands down

[@againes.1]

I can’t remember if you have reacted to them or not yet, but Reba has some other banging storytelling songs you should check out. The two that immediately come to mind are The Heart Won’t Lie and Is There Life Out There. She’s so good ❤️

[@catwhisperer9489]

Yeah, those are great picks, for her mini-movie vids!!

[@Albemarle7]

Don't forget "Fancy".

[@alisonmatheson7118]

Morale of the story, don't tick off Reba!!

[@lizreynolds4554]

Watch the Vicki Lawrence one. Reba sings MANY GREAT SONGS.

[@claudeleblanc9257]

I love your innocent and positive ideas when you start videos. It makes the realisations when finally see the truth so amazing.

[@patwelch8187]

A great country story song NEEDS the video..That's why they made it, to watch!!

[@ronhunt9396]

Love Reba , looks , personality , talent. I named one of my beagles after REBA

[@l2iowacowgirl893]

Love your reactions

[@jollybobo6379]

Another great story is Cocaine Blues by country star Johnny Cash, who himself had drug issues back in the day. Song immediately starts off hard so I suggest you listen/read the lyrics. Peace

[@LenoriaHaley-nd8it]

There was also a movie staring Dennis Quaid and Kristy mcnickels

[@FlatterySuplex]

Thank you so much for looking up the lyrics! You never disappoint keep it up

[@ashleynadine717]

Reba is absolutely one of my favorites… please also listen to Martina McBride “I’m Gonna love you through it” and Trisha yearwood (garth brooks wife) in all her oldies

[@Krob039]

I remember now… the video does get in the way.

[@vripp757]

Another great one by Reba is "Maggie Creek Road".

[@nanayoung3932]

Listen to it just the song.

[@CelesteJorgensen]

I loved watching your reaction.

[@ChicagoDB]

Reba for you and the Mrs. ~ "He Gets That From Me" "The Greatest Man I Ever Knew" "Somebody" All three of these should be done with the video

[@JavaJane87]

Yes!

[@deniseadkins2901]

He took the blame for what his little sister did.

[@PatriciaStevenson-g1x]

Reba also appeared on Broadway in “Annie Get Your Gun.” I will try to get you a copy of one of her songs.

[@judydubiel]

It gets in the way of the song for sure …it’s such a great song

[@Jalonso14]

Great reaction man!

[@roxannesykes415]

Vickie Lawerence was on the Carol Burrnett tv show

[@HurshRoad]

This is a song best to listen to a lyric video first.

[@duranni]

Love you dude! You are the best!

[@michaeljohnson-un3mp]

Definitely made the right decision of watching the official video 1st!!!!!

[@kimberlywiederhold627]

Kristy McNicol was a very busy child actress who transtioned into acting as an adult. Her lasy role was as Barbara in Empty Nest until circumstances led to her retirement.

[@sarahmplays9663]

What sad is people caught with drugs get more time than pedophiles

[@angelathomas83]

I’m so sorry for your what he’s growing through…:

[@janiceobernberger8846]

Love Reba

[@Sabrina-vx4qe]

Talking might distract a little bit but can't take anything away from how good Reba is acting out the part in the song.

[@tylerferrand8786]

Damn I've never seen the official music video. It definitely gets in the way

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

I'm loving your reactions and comments to (The Night the Lights went out in Georgia) by Reba MacIntyre!❤

[@donovandelaney3171]

The judge and the lawyer also went to jail. Conspiracy, adultery, evidence tampering.

[@randall-king]

I used to see this video on CMT when I was a kid. I never understood what it was talking about. It was only later that I listened to the song a few times without the video that I got it. I think the video definitely detracts from the meaning of the song and adds confusion.

[@WendyJoJohnston]

Hey, I watch your videos, and I keep meaning to comment. I specifically wanted to see your reaction to Reba on this song. Bravo! I love watching the expressions on your face when the actual meaning of the song is revealed. I wanted to ask you to watch another video of hers, "If I Were A Boy" partly because it is a visually beautiful video, and the lyrics cut right to my heart. I know, just from watching your channel, how much you love your wife, which is beautiful, and I know that this song will touch your heart. By the way, you are obviously not just a boy, Kudos, my friend. When I went to KZbin to double-check the title of the song, I read that Reba has passed away. The video had only been posted for 30 minutes, so this is a fresh blow. There is an emptiness in my heart, It has been a rough two weeks, we lost Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett, and now Reba. I am 63 years old, and these are people who have been a part of my life for years. If you can react to this video, "If I Were A Boy" it would give me a little happiness in my sad corner of this world. If you do, keep your eye on the photographs on the walls. Either way, keep being the beautiful soul that you are, and hug that gorgeous wife of yours. Peace.

[@michaelinthebathroom7560]

From what I can see from a quick Google search Jimmy Buffett is the only one of the three who actually passed.

[@WendyJoJohnston]

@@michaelinthebathroom7560 I apparently clicked on a couple of videos yesterday that were trolling. I got caught, and I am here to apologize for not doing more research. It's been a rough week, again, my apologies to the Sebs and his followers.

[@michaelinthebathroom7560]

@@WendyJoJohnston It's okay, as long as you know now that you were wrong and you admit it! That was the honest thing to do!

[@catwhisperer9489]

NEITHER Reba, nor Alan Jackson has passed-away. When you read something like that, immediately Google it---they post, every week, that Reba has died. Edit: Whoops, I posted before I read the thread.

[@Joemensa]

The best solution to your dilemma would have been to listen to the original 1972 Vicky Lawrence version and then the current release by Reba McEntire.

[@leesacasady9695]

You should watch Does he love you by Reba to. It’s another darker song. I especially love her smile at the end of that video.

[@randywilliamson8376]

She’s great at story telling

[@Carlyn88413]

Did my wifi freeze? Oh no Sebs did 😂

[@l2iowacowgirl893]

❤

[@timriggins70]

Mark Hamil was in a time travel movie that had a small twist