Skeeter Davis The End Of The World Reaction

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[@skywarn-hurricanetrackerra2832]

Happy 100th, so great to see people that age

[@LaptopLarry330]

Skeeter Davis was part of a singing group, called The Davis Sisters, during the 1950s. Skeeter's sister was killed in an automobile accident. Country music fans believed that Skeeter Davis recorded this song to reflect her struggle to cope with the loss of her sister. Coping with the loss of a loved one by death appealed to a massive audience during the early-1960s, which is why the song was such a huge hit in the US at that time.

[@ljsantora4674]

I don't care what anybody says. I love this song. It's so beautifully sad. 💔

[@GiGi-po8yc]

This was the song we played in the 60’s when your boyfriend broke up with you. Played it over and over. We thought it was the end of the world. Didn’t know the real meaning of hurt until my husband of almost 50 years passed away. The was truly the end of the world for me. 💔

[@jeffstevens156]

I feel so bad for You. I have been single for 5 or 6 years now. I guess I’m going numb from lack of a best friend of the opposite gender. I know these songs used to tear me apart. I guess all the good ones are taken. Loneliness will make You feel like it’s the end of Your world.

[@lastrada52]

Skeeter Davis' tune shook up a lot of people the year (1962) it hit the charts. The song actually was a top 5 hit on the rhythm & blues charts, just missed #1 on the country charts, but did top the adult contemporary charts. That's quite a feat for a female artist at that time. Many people related to it. As a kid, I remember seeing a girl listening to it on a transistor radio and stopped walking, sat down at a bus stop bench to listen and cry as it played. I remember that to this day. The song was produced by legendary producer/guitarist Chet Atkins. "The End of the World" was played at Atkins's funeral in an instrumental by Marty Stuart and it was also played at Skeeter Davis's own funeral at the Ryman Auditorium (2004). Another sad song that came out around this time -- from a teenager's point of view -- was Robin Ward's "Wonderful Summer." Another intense pop single but what got me was the incredible sincerity in Ward's voice. I like the respect you show for these songs MRM -- you give things you're not familiar with a chance.

[@violethughes1783]

I remember this song being in a movie called "Girl Interrupted"- Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie and Brittany Murphy. This song was played in a truly heartbreaking scene. 😢💔

[@hollyodell4012]

Yeah, that was so sad😔

[@violethughes1783]

@@hollyodell4012 yes definitely was very sad

[@daveyhouston]

I never saw that film what happened?

[@jeffmiller9458]

@@daveyhouston one of the women committed suicide by hanging and her two best friends found her in the bathroom.. Heartbreaking scene but beautiful song.

[@lorilxn1597]

I love that movie and cry at the part where this is played. I won't say any more in case someone wants to watch it

[@phyllisb4634]

Happy Birthday Mr. Man. So glad you requested this song.

[@SuperKaren1953]

Skeeter Davis is a country singer. She has been on the grand ol opry numerous times. I love that song.I think the rock or pop stations played this song.

[@jflaugher]

Yes they did. But the lines between Rock'n'Roll and Country have always been a little blurry.

[@biggeorgetx]

It was an early crossover hit. One of the first.

[@Reds-ip7zx]

She passed about 15 years ago

[@corvus1374]

God, I love this song. Can you listen to Patsy Cline? Her voice is iconic.

[@troyalcorn1184]

Yes, I agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :) Patsy did so much for future singers.

[@mimiof8]

Patsy Cline was way ahead of her time! "Crazy"

[@kellygnow1]

Love Patsy Clone, Crazy is epic.

[@tristanflynn4014]

I'm quite partial to Patsy. My daughter, 5 years old, loves her. We listen to her before bed almost every night. My personal favourite is either Walking After Midnight or I Fall To Pieces.

[@tompeterson4998]

So haunting. Can't get enough of this song.

[@erniemcgowin4637]

She was one of the first female super stars. This was a major hit in the early 60’s.

[@armadillotoe]

Wasn't it pretty much her only hit?

[@erniemcgowin4637]

She had other big hits but this was her biggest. I can’t stay mad at You. My Last Date with You. Are some of her other hits.

[@kellygnow1]

Love this. Totally reminds me of my mom who passed at age 53. After massive stroke at 43. Physical therapy helped her to be mostly independent up till very late. Ty so very much for what u do

[@patriciajeffries3858]

Another song I forgot about. I remembered the words and sang right along.

[@lennapeterson286]

I remember that song. I actually loved it. It is a sad song and the lyrics are touching. Another trip down memory lane. Thanks Tye.

[@robertshulenberger]

WOW, 100 years old and you said he's a millionaire; that is amazing. I hope I'm fortunate enough to live to see 100 years old..

[@joneslani]

goes to show love never forgotten no matter what money...?

[@calebsmalling]

This was on the Fallout 4 soundtrack lol. Classics.

[@robertschneider1977]

Lmfao! As soon ss i started playing this, my buddy hollered that it made him want to play fallout 4. Then i scroll to the comments and this is the first one i see lol.

[@EverlastingHobnocker]

I have little familiarity with Fallout but I can imagine this song played over a montage of the old ultraviolence.

[@deanareimann]

That's where I know it from!

[@Catbytes]

Fallout 4 and old geezer nostalgia brought me here. Actually, i've been on a 2 day "old music" binge... so far. But i might break from it to start playing Fallout 4 again.

[@stillbee7222]

Omgosh! ! This song is so old but I loved it and still do. It was written way way way before I was born.

[@mondecello]

I sang this last year when my mom passed... I can't hear this without crying....

[@9199liz]

I love your channel! You are such a precious old soul. Thank you for sharing with us your new responses to old music

[@davidberry2332]

The lady who recorded this, did the lead vocals also did the harmony vocals. Great song. Keep up the good work MRM.

[@marxlover100]

Herman's Hermits covered this song and had a big hit with it. Skeeter's "End of the World" puts tears in my eyes. But Skeeter reduces me to a blubbering fool with a few other songs -- "I Will" (which Dean Martin covered), "Optimistic" and the absolute topper of them all, the Charlie Chaplin-written "Smile". Skeeter had the saddest, most simple voice. What a treasure she was.

[@michelesturtevant4187]

Every time I hear this song it reminds me of the movie " girl interrupted ". Good song.

[@robertmartin1807]

Michele White me too

[@dana_brooke_27]

Yes..I knew it before the movie too. But the movie took it.

[@dremlokisdotter4205]

Any fallout fans?

[@ramses6708]

Me

[@cristianrodriguez5149]

Me

[@gerryweed7697]

😎👍 me

[@arweedsavu]

👋🏻

[@danielj.broberg2328]

That's why I'm here😊

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Oh, my. Why do we never listen until it's too late? The one thing I've noticed about people who are drawn to songs like these is the fact that you have to suffer before you'll even notice a song like that one playing. When his heart was broken, like all the billions of other hearts that have broken through the ages, he was quiet and thoughtful and began to "know himself" through his own thoughts and understand his own feelings of loss. I wonder if this particular heartbreak was his "first"? If so, this song must have focused it all for him and gave him something to "tag" that memory with. You never know. His next relationship may have been saved because of what he went through with this, failed, one. Everybody makes mistakes in relationships. We make mistakes in everything - that's how we learn. That's why life can be so hard - some of the lessons we have to learn are sad, indeed.

[@elevation419]

He had that I heard that in fallout face lol 😂

[@cathyk9302]

Love this song. Here is an oldie that's not about heartbreak, but a woman making choices; it worked for me big time - Different Drum by Stone Poneys (Linda Ronstadt)

[@Yesica1993]

This song perfectly captures the unreality you feel when you've had a tragedy in your life and the next day you wake up, go out, and realize... the world is still there and everyone else is going about their lives like everything is normal, while you are shattered.

[@MelissaThompson432]

I have spent whole evenings just listening to version after version of some of the classic songs from the sixties (and earlier.) Back then, singers weren't usually songwriters, so anybody that heard a song and liked it would do their version, and it can be really interesting comparing them. For instance, the Osmonds covered a lot of really good songs, and when they were a big act in the early 70s, having them cover a song was the kiss of death among my junior high friends for that song; now, of course, I can appreciate the very hard work and phenomenal talent they put into their recordings. I still would probably never choose their version of a song over what I consider the "real" version; but it's interesting to compare them....

[@MelissaThompson432]

Herman's Hermits, though, that's different. Their version of The End of the World, which I heard before the Davis one, is really good. They had (a) good arranger(s.) They also had a really good version of Frankie Ford's Sea Cruise, and, again, when I heard Ford's original *after* the HH version, I liked them both equally, but for different reasons. If you haven't ever seen FF do Sea Cruise, you might give it a try....

[@saraheart2804]

Skeeter Davis is so great.

[@sammy11232003]

i use to sing this song when i was a little girl. i haven't hear this in years so nice to hear it again

[@Jays_crusty.underwear]

Skeeter Davis is my cousin

[@TuckyBlue_1]

miraculous ladybug comics is she still alive?

[@Jays_crusty.underwear]

No she died in 2004

[@rxloadvsion5528]

yeah my grandma wrote the song and sold it to skeeter davis and she became famous off of the song and sadly there’s no proof that she did but i promise you i’m not lying

[@jgarcom8]

Rxload V!sion ummm ok

[@sergeeternal3778]

True talent and a clean mellow voice, something we no longer enjoy from other crappy singers of today.

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

GREAT SONG... the record version is much better sounding though, this was a from a TV show appearance

[@glensofantrim1]

No This the the Original Record,Poor Sound quality tho

[@boomborgoyari5781]

@@glensofantrim1 this is not the original studio version. this is kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDRfZdjaJehqZY You can hear the difference in some parts.

[@gene1351]

Former Mrs Ralph Emory.. Great singer...

[@troyalcorn1184]

We all felt a love that never was given back. It hurt as if it was the end of the world. All these years later, we still feel it, but we learned and made life better. :)

[@dianehartley4416]

I started watching reaction .Modern Renaissance is the Best..love your reactions and your impression of the artist...♡♡

[@jeannettekyzer2178]

It was also done by the carpenters. Great song!

[@robertgomez7414]

Jeannette Kyzer, Sharon Van Etten did as well, Great version.

[@donrogers1337]

Herman's Hermits also did an outstanding recording of this song back in the mid 60's...

[@melissanevin5034]

This is one of my favorites! Thanks for listening and reviewing it. 💚🦅🏈 #FlyEaglesFly

[@maryannanderson7517]

Skeeter Davis initially had an act with another woman which they called "The Davis Sisters" and they were just getting a really good start in the country music scene when the other lady, sadly, was killed in a car wreck. Skeeter went on as a solo act and that's when her career really took off. Thanks to the magic (back then) of multiple tracks on tape, at 2:25 when that beautiful voice comes in singing harmony, that also is Skeeter, harmonizing with herself. For a while (I believe a short while) Skeeter was married to Ralph Emery who was a country DJ on WSM and was probably the biggest name in country RADIO back then and when he left radio he had many successful years in television. When Ralph was in radio I believe his show was from midnight to 6 a.m. or some ungodly time like that (I could be wrong about the time....it's been 50 years or so) and when country music stars would come in to Nashville to record a new song or to appear on the Opry they would go by WSM and talk to Ralph and he would play their latest release. WSM was called "Clear Channel 650" because their signal was so strong that they could literally be heard all over the southern part of the US so if Ralph played a song it was heard by hundreds of thousands or perhaps even millions of people.. Also, many stars got their start when they were brand new to Nashville and they would wander by WSM and go into the studio to ask Ralph to play their record hoping that some big name record producer or studio head or a singer who had already made it big in the industry would hear their song and help them promote it. Many stars got their start like this because if Ralph played their song and it was any good, their success was pretty much a given.

[@mericledraco]

Happy birthday ! Great song

[@kevincorcoran6493]

You're a fine young man, one word describes you: CLASS.

[@The_Lone_Outlaw]

The fact that some people can live to be 100 or more just blows my mind. Think of how many things they’ve lived through. To most of us, this music is old as dirt, but to someone in their 90’s-100+ there was a time that this was a new song on the radio. Just mind boggling.

[@secolerice]

I didn't know Skeeter did this one. I only know her country stuff. Always a great song!

[@constancehutt6525]

I was a small child of about 2- 3 when this was on the radio 🎼 📀 (I'm 59 yrs old) I'm so glad these kind of 🎶 songs 📀 were my introduction to music.! Then came The Beatles 🌼🏵️🎸☮️ & the rest, as they say, is History. I have favorites ♥️ from every era.! 🎼📀☮️🎸🎶😊

[@jessiesstuff6453]

Don't let The sin catch you crying is another heartbreak song that is wonderful.

[@pistolshrimp4425]

I love this song so much! My favorite channel ❤

[@Dani-pq9nz]

I'm sooo excited for this video. I first heard this song when watching Girl, Interrupted. I fell in love instantly.

[@markkmiecik9797]

Before the Next Teardrop Falls by Freddie Fender, and definitely like corvus13 says, Patsy Cline. I Fall to Pieces, Crazy, or Walking After Midnight. Jim Reeves doing He'll Have to Go is from that era too.

[@robertsalley7067]

My tenth birthday. Will never forget this song. Birthday party was held at a roller skating rink. Could not skate because I was recovering from appendectomy. They kept playing this song as I watched all my friends having fun skating. Fit my mood perfectly...

[@janetbaca6781]

This will always be a roller rink song for me. Takes me back to my early teenage years.

[@GiGi-po8yc]

In the 60’s this was the song we played over and over when there was a breakup.

[@paulhoadley7068]

Great job Modern man , better than the rest.

[@thomasrose38]

That was a heartbreaker that girl I guess feels the way a lot of young girls feel when love says goodbye sounds like the 1960s

[@Chimponaut]

I think this was actually written about her father dying, but then of course used as a sad love song. The woman who wrote the song, Sylvia Dee.

[@jeffrobdine]

1962

[@azmainyakinsrizon5671]

MCU just brought back the soul of this song again! 😍😭

[@BelindaTN]

Another song that is as old as me. lol I was a baby when this came out.(1962, I think) Skeeter Davis passed away some years ago. As for Mr. Mann and his experience? Check out Toby Keith "How Do You Like Me Now" That is what that song is about. lol

[@planojag595]

I have that song on one of my oldies CDs and it drips with heartbreak and I have loved it since I first heard it. Some of my favorites from that era that I’d love for you to react to are One Summer Night by The Danleers, Since I Met You Baby by Ivory Joe Hunter, I’m in Love Again by Fats Domino, My Prayer by The Platters, The Great Pretender by The Platters, Since I Don’t Have You by The Skyliners, Love Man by Otis Redding, and These Arms of Mine by Otis Redding!!!

[@lindachristensen1706]

I love these old songs

[@Justin-Ray_Brown]

This song reminds me of summers with grandma. Fucking love it

[@autumnamber6849]

We all felt like it was the end of the world when our hearts got crushed.

[@jonathansmith8672]

One of my favorite songs! :)

[@allisonjae3152]

I remembering hearing this song when I was around 5. It was one of my mother's favorites. It's very sad though.

[@Ratking-zg8nu]

keap up good work, these songs have to be rememberd.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

My Mom and sisters would have top 40 radio playing around the house a lot during the day, and this song was profoundly depressing to me. Especially on a gloomy Sunday.

[@jessibrunson3234]

Seems like my mama use to mention this woman. My parents had me when they were 40. I think she said this woman was popular in the 60's.... could be wrong. Btw...It was sweet of you to play this for that gentleman!

[@loriwatts3449]

So sweet that he remembers it all.

[@lucystacy2460]

Always loved this song.

[@rosemariekury9186]

Happy 100th is right! I love this song too, and I remember my ex boyfriend breaking up with me and I listened to this a lot too. Luckily though I met my husband shortly after and we've been married over 50 years. I hope you find your lost love. Sometimes life just doesn't work out the way we wanted but later find its for the best.

[@survivingsicklecell1732]

Skeeter Davis one of my all time favourite this is irreplaceable people

[@rebeccagoodin6931]

sure wish kids listened to this type of puppy love these days

[@jannaromine5908]

One of my favorites was Brenda Lee "I'm Sorry". Worth a listen to.

[@redindenver6666]

What a great song!

[@WhiteHope47]

I lost my mom in the 60s at age fourteen. This song was popular, and every time I 'd hear it it brought me to tears.

[@rousefire]

The little girl vocal reminds me of Patience and Prudence " Tonight You Belong to Me "

[@cynthiap7741]

It's a very pretty song. I have it on my ipod. My daughter, who's in her 20's, loves it.

[@heidiperriello3492]

Very sad song.... my Mom Loved this song, used to sing it all the time. 💞❤🥺

[@Shadow-ft6yu]

I gave you a like because you're honest thank you

[@user-jz5lw9tg1q]

if skeeter davis was alive today she would be over 90 yet this was recorded in 1962 and could be meant for various love themes and sadness. i was about one at the time so i dont recall the song until later in my teens. back in the fifties the thousands of songs were about heartbreak and ache, eternal love, cheating and love that ended love that never started basically music ahead of its time just look at the thousands of groups who recorded back then and solo duets etc.

[@howardzane572]

Skeeter RIP The sharp knife of a short life

[@karenjadiesteinhards]

Made my 23 year old son cried when he heard this XX

[@OldMan339]

I can relate to this song as well

[@jeffstevens156]

Been through that. It makes You find where the bottom is for You.

[@juney6519]

Love this song

[@terryhoye8010]

This is from my generation. We knew the word to all the songs, first four cords we knew it. Very important to us, we listened and sang with the radio. Very important to me still. #Barbara53

[@TuckyBlue_1]

One of my favorite karaoke songs...

[@badbob1946]

Skeeter's name was Mary Frances Penick. "The End Of The World'' was a great early 60's teenage heartbreak song.

[@Julian-to7ro]

Ahh...Fallout 4, such an awesome song with a double meaning and atmosphere. If your name is Skeeter, you really have to be awesome 🤗

[@gwag8410]

Man please do Tony Joe White A Rainy Night In Georgia, he wrote and performed the song . He also wrote Polk Salad Annie, he was a great guitar player and had a very smooth soulful voice. He was from Louisiana, and just passed away last week.

[@davidstenton4365]

Here's a little known fact. This song was in "Girl Interupted" with Angelina Jolie playing during a friends suicide.....

[@michaelbruns449]

Sooo haunting...wow...

[@ericanderson8886]

Songwriter Sylvia Dees dad died, and she wrote this song.

[@arnoldseals2660]

" Song by Skeeter Davis " : (It's the end of the World) This Song will last forever, throughout a life Time, as long there's Broken Hearts . 💕 It Will Forever Touch Someone's Heart . ❤

[@bdoeden64]

I was born in 1966, and my mom listened to 70s country, my aunt to 60's rock. I love so many of these oldies, and have such strong memories associated with them. If you haven't already, you should give Linda Ronstadt - "Blue Bayou" a listen. Live version is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaGceGOwoNSln9E, studio version is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laLUp5eFrNSBY7s. Normally I recommend studio versions, but she nailed it live as well :). Happy 100th to your fan!

[@axiomist1076]

This was in the movie "Girl Interrupted", about girls who live in a home for mentally troubled girls. One of them has been getting raped by her father for a long time, but she has kept it secret. One day he comes to visit her and, once again, has sex with her, because he "loves her". After he leaves, she hangs herself and the next day when the other girls find her hanging in her bathroom, this song is playing over and over in her record player. Since I saw that scene, I havent been able to listen to this song. It always reminds me of her.

[@user-iq6io2wh1o]

Love that song

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

I could suggest a bunch of great oldies (I’m 64) but will mention a couple of my favorites, Mary Wells doing The One who really Loves You and Deon Jackson doing Love makes the World go Round. Check them out.

[@chronicjtyt9171]

3:07 🥺😭 so good though!!

[@toniawright7865]

Love this song❤

[@brainsareus]

heard this for yrs, I never noticed till now; that she lapses into a Southern accent, when the steel guitar comes in.. how funny...

[@robinbachman7218]

I felt this way the day my dad died. The world kept going but for me, it stopped.

[@carolechapla6505]

That feeling of sadness sometimes last a lifetime. I have a favorite by A-ha called Take On Me. I am 70 and I love the art and song.Have you ever heard this?

[@craigwood7063]

Skeeter Davis is no longer with us, I do remember this song when I first heard it in 1965.

[@sirdukeusa3289]

An oldie, but goody