Songwriter Reacts to The Marshall Tucker Band - Can't You See - Grand Opera House (*AMAZING TIMES!*)

[@rebeccaarseneaux6474]

Singer/guitarist in this video is 26 year-old Toy Caldwell. He had been wounded in Vietnam in '68, returned to duty, and discharged from service in '69.

[@NAIATHEDRAGON]

Young and experienced!

[@chuckhunter5184]

Hey from Texas, young man. I saw this band live in the 70s. I have been with my wife for 42years and raised a family. It's all about trust and respect.

[@sweisbrod6109]

Brother, if youre a "stand up guy"...if you're a "good man," then you have my respect. I dont care your color, religion, your national origin....then YOU are a friend of mine. As we used to say back in the '60s during the Civil Rights crisis....keep the faith. BTW, im a 77 year old white guy. Keep the faith my brother.

[@Eloso3135]

As a 63 year old, I say to you, young man…… follow your instincts about honor and values. You’re a good man. My generation was blessed with music like this.

[@mamabear9325]

can't know unless you try...ty for this reaction. ❤

[@TexasMagnolia]

Once you dive into Southern Rock, your soul will be fulfilled.

[@NAIATHEDRAGON]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertprice6830]

Music was a tremendous influence in our lives back then. Because if its genuineness.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

Amen

[@livingandriding]

I feel so blessed to have been a teenager back then. We had the most talented band and singers that didn't need any help keeping a tune...Your right, music was so much more genuine. Every band member could play an instrument and the lyrics back in the day really told a story that we could relate to...Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the reaction!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Music was most assuredly more genuine back then. I hate what’s happened. There’s talent today, but few people are playing instruments, we have auto-tune, etc. yes, we are “politically correcting” ourselves off the globe. Men and masculinity are under attack. I love men, and we need men. God, please help us. I love your take on, not only the song, but life, in general. Be yourself young man. Be yourself. You’re a man, and God created you as such. ❤️

[@FredBiesinger]

Fantastic to watch a reaction without so much interpretation I love your reaction also Keep up the great work I will follow you from now on

[@dawntextor8170]

My mom died in 2011 from ALS but this was her favorite. I can still het smile when the flute comes in and dancing. Brings tears to my eyes but now they are good tears

[@alansmith7626]

Bless You!

[@NAIATHEDRAGON]

Rest up to your mother 🤜🤛. 2011 was my graduation year. Same year your mom graduated from this physical life.

[@gregmitro8560]

`So sad but so beautiful. Feel for you and your family! Great soulful song.

[@davidsimmons1177]

The lead singer, Toy Caldwell, noticed that while he was in Vietnam, all his friends were getting "Dear John" letters from their girlfriends who were leaving them. So, Toy wrote this song.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

So raw. ❤️❤️❤️✌️

[@unknownrider3071]

An excellent review sir - thank you.

[@michaelwills1926]

Love your take man. I was born in 71 so this stuff was the background soundtrack to my life for a long time. Let’s bring back the good stuff 🫡

[@seansavage4766]

Your summative comments on this song are spot on dude. You nailed it

[@maryannturton9830]

Stay genuine! That's what a good woman is looking for.The one's that superficial and judgemental are not worth it anyway...

[@kristibaron4039]

Wonderful and amazing how African Americans relate to this song. Great take on this, great critique!

[@gregorywilson9322]

Thank you for your perspective...welcome to the 70's .........

[@jannaromine5908]

Saw them mid 70's

[@dougwill8850]

You speak the truth to this 57 year old MAN. I feel sorry for men theses days, including my own son.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

And daughters. These kids .....

[@seansavage4766]

hey, who knows. today, apparently his son can be his daughter...heh

[@tracyabbott3373]

My son would sooooo agree with you. He needs to watch this. He’s 20 years old and he is saying exactly what you are saying!

[@kzmaven7478]

Them Tucker Boys....! Great goup, wonderful music, so worth listening to.

[@iwantschepurnoj1372]

I heard it when i was 14 years and i love it even more.🙏

[@grannyrice8983]

Being born in 1960 in can say it truly was a magical time for music.

[@mikemaricle9941]

Yes indeed. 61 representing

[@seansavage4766]

71 here... But I agree, the 60's and I'll throw the 70s in there. Can't be beat

[@joeupyours9708]

I was born in '60 too, I saw them live in '77. Life gets too complicated too fast.

[@guest-vf7mr]

You are a man of integrity..my dad had integrity..and in the World today..there are very few..

[@jeffolinger-wm1hg]

They got back from Vietnam and dropped this song omg

[@arminiusgratis9439]

Toy Caldwell . . . faster thumb on a Les Paul Gibson !! Rest in Peace Toy and Tommy !

[@kerrywyles1207]

You got it! You get it! Let's just be real right!? Awesome reaction.

[@alansmith7626]

I lived this song, and I can show you where the train runs out of tracks...SE Georgia...but I recovered...I think...😊

[@NAIATHEDRAGON]

🙏🙏

[@mozilla2576]

Great review of an awesome song. Love the down to earth feel of this song...and the pain it represents.

[@stephenreid2046]

The Grand Opera House is located in Macon Ga. I live in Abbeville Ga. Abbeville is 80 miles south of Macon

[@lorijohnston4311]

What a great reaction - love your insights. Please continue with southern rock and the great music!

[@bullseye8509]

Very honest reaction. Thank you.

[@shawnwalford6578]

A beautiful intro to a beautiful song.

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

These bands and music has followed us throughout our lives. Very nice reaction. Yes, music was very genuine back then. I miss that, " feel."

[@steverobitaille1503]

You really need to react to the Allman Brothers Band!!!

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

We are so lucky to have this amazing gem. Love it. Maybe try Leon Bridges Smooth Sailin or Bad, Bad News for a “newer” artist that has great songs that will make you move. And please continue being a man. We appreciate it!

[@NAIATHEDRAGON]

Thank you so much!

[@Leereynolds1971]

Unfortunately there is not enough space on my phone to handle all the different music I love. I thank my grandparents for the love of old, old country music. My uncle tony for the love of 60 and 70’s country. My uncle Mike for the love of 60’s rock. My mama for the love of 80’s country and the 50’s rock. My sister for the love of metal. The radio station for my love of pop and rap music in the 80’s

[@jonterry9843]

Yo da best. Love your genre analysis. This song really is a homage to the BLUES songs of such African American blues artists as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and Howlin Wolf .. . ("That woman is giving me the blues ..")

[@broncobra]

Good Luck and God Bless you.

[@lisahaverluk4037]

It was so much raw talent 😊😊😊😊all of the 60s and 70s. enjoy your journey. ck out live New York state of mind Billy Joel....no words 😊😊😊

[@marksanchez8055]

Music was absolutely more genuine in that era. It was unbelievable how great the bands and singers were By the way. We need to be MEN , Totally agree,

[@mamabear9325]

We women love and R E S P E C T stand-up men. Thank you for what you bring to the table...❤

[@WendiBloomenthal]

Love your recap . You get it . 7:45

[@jannaromine5908]

Fine reaction

[@williamjones6031]

I got to see them at Harrah's Lake Tahoe just before the world ended 2018, and they killed. Needless to say, the ones still with us are a lot older now

[@landiago1]

Damn.. Dude, Iove your take and insight. Giving me something to share with my woman.

[@gaillouise8310]

He won a Purple Heart in Vietnam.

[@WendiBloomenthal]

Allman Brothers next . . Tied to the whipping post . Midnight Rider .

[@ronniemartin8781]

Great reaction!

[@Joe-d3t1t]

Real Real.

[@trishriley9681]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NAIATHEDRAGON]

💜💜

[@christophernichols1379]

The music of that era reflected the influence of Willy Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash.

[@lisat9322]

I fyou would like to hear some Texas blues. listen to ZZ Top's "Blue Jean Blues". One of my favorite songs. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear of it and I never get tired of it.

[@mikemoore825]

This song never sounded nearly as good with Doug Gray singing it as it was with Toy Caldwell. It is just a great song that has stood the test of time.

[@FredBiesinger]

P S Welcome to the SOUTHERN ROCK rabbit hole lol

[@mitchellwaters0706]

Naw...don't except nothing buddy..be yourself..tell em your soul ain't for sale...63 year old former marine from south carolina...which ..by the way..is 15 miles from where I live ..to where them marshall tucker boys came from....

[@cinnamon962]

🐉 🚬

[@Thatgirl1973]

You can make it all about women. Cause it seems to me too many young women these days are way too extra! They need to stop worrying about what he/she can do for them and start doing it for themselves. If you're not already familiar, give "Roses" by Outkast a listen. Sums it up pretty well.

[@nickglorioso1074]

Welcome to my world of the 60 70