South African Reacts to 'God Bless the USA' - Lee Greenwood, US soldiers release new version

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This is so, so good. I cannot believe I waited so long to watch this song.. I have it on loud as I type this now and it still gives me goosebumps.
South African Reacts to 'God Bless the USA' - Lee Greenwood, US soldiers release new version
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[@AnyTwoWillD0]

I am a refugee. I am now an AMERICAN. I love you America 🇺🇸

[@robertofernandez7773]

Welcome to the USA!!!

[@sistermaryredundant5740]

@AnyTwoWillD0 *We love you and grateful you’re here with us.* 🇺🇸❤️

[@ThePositive0ne1]

As a natural born American, I welcome you to the greatest country on earth.

[@sassymess7111]

Thank you and Welcome 🇺🇸

[@cherylharman9550]

Bless you! (And welcome)! 😊

[@babyfry4775]

Lee Greenwood is the older gentleman who started the song. He wrote it in the 80’s and it’s been a huge hit for him. The other men who were not in uniform are from the group Home Free. They are a tremendous a cappella group (no instruments) who sing all genres of music. They’ve sung this song before and Lee wanted to do another rendition so he called Home Free and they contacted the US Air Force Singing Sergeants and they were in uniform. This was during Covid so they weren’t together. The bass of Home Free (Texas) has a very low voice and can sing super low. The beatboxer was doing the drum sounds with his mouth. So glad you enjoyed it. It’s one of my favorites!!! 🥰

[@susansmith989]

thank you

[@lauren0814]

Thank you, :)...from an American nurse, daughter of ww2 vet

[@seanparrish5169]

It was wrote in 1983 and released in 1984 but it fits perfect with 09/11/2001 I was in 5fth grade

[@saddletramp6935]

Dude I watched you get goosebumps, I've heard that song for over 30yrs and it's done that to me every time.

[@johndalessandro6433]

When I was in boot camp at Great Lakes in '87 , I'd go to the Church service on Sunday. They would play this song, I don't think singing along I ever got thru it without gettin' choked up. It made me realize how Blessed I was to be American. Lee came out with this song when we needed a shot in the arm of Patriotism

[@davidmyers5916]

Holding back the tears. I am a US Air Force vet who served at the end of the Vietnam Era. Lee Greenwood's voice has lost nothing since 1984 when the song was first released. Together with Home Free and the USAF singers, this is very powerful. Thanks for the reaction!

[@sassymess7111]

So did my Father! Air Force 72-76.

[@davidmyers5916]

@@sassymess7111 Fantastic!

[@UnknownMoses]

Thank you for your service. Lee Greenwood is a true national treasure.

[@UnknownMoses]

Thank you again for your service. My dad served in Army First Cavalry in Vietnam 69-71 with medical discharge.

[@manxkin]

Lee Greenwood, Home Free and members of the U.S. Armed Services. Every time I watch this I tear up. What a bunch of talented people. God Bless the USA. 🇺🇸

[@lindsayruiz3789]

My husband is Peruvian. As patriotic Americans are, he is the most patriotic person I know. He loves this country and is beyond thankful to have the ability to live his best life here. So much that Americans take for granted, he is thankful for every day. He loves this song and this country.

[@gregsteele806]

God bless you and your husband. I wish more Americans understood how privileged they are to be born here, and how easy it is to loose everything that's been built in this country.

[@lindsayruiz3789]

@@gregsteele806 God Bless you too!! And God Bless America!! 🇺🇸

[@JasonMoir]

The group in this video is Home Free, a country acapella group. They are incredibly talented.

[@gk5891]

...and the airmen (not sure of the new politically correct term) are "The Singing Sergeants" one of the six ensembles of the US Air Force Band.

[@mrss1053]

There were no instruments, it was all done with their voices. The 'drums' you heard was one man doing the 'drum' noises all throughout.

[@mjackson780]

I love the fly over sounds that Adam did at the end of the song. Home Free has 3 fantastic song writers. The newest is by Chance written for a video game, called "Skull and Bones". It is awesome!

[@nightthornkvala94132]

@@mjackson780 There are 2 versions of the video for that. One of them debuting it on stage, the other is showing the lyrics over what I'm assuming is game actions. I prefer the onstage one although it is shorter. Maybe because I'm not at all a gamer. But I can sit and do other things while that one is playing...and playing...and playing... *ahem*

[@GDWC78]

Your no idiot mate. I spent ten years in service. This version is amazing. Your reaction is justified. Thanks my brother.

[@jdbroders64]

I was caught off guard with this one. I'm a proud US Navy veteran and had not heard this version of the song. It was amazing to see active duty service members singing on this classic patriotic song in such a special way. Good on you Jono. This made my day.

[@lianabaddley8217]

When I first saw this video, I had to send it to my oldest sister. This song always makes me think of her. This song was huge during Desert Storm. She was stationed in Germany. Makes me so proud to be her sister. Thank you for your service!

[@momD612]

Check out more Home Free.... lots of patriotic songs & they're all glorious! ❤❤

[@minneyruth]

​@@momD612❤️💯

[@gregengel1616]

Thank you for your service p e r I o d

[@deborahlewis656]

My dad served 30 years playing in USAF band..Lee Greenwood 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RockyNikolashin]

Ever since the original came out, it's been sort of a second national anthem to us. In case you didn't notice, no musical instruments were used, those were all voices. Peace.

[@TexasRose50]

I sat and cried like a baby. I always think of the two guys I lost during the Veit Nam war. The hurt never goes away. And I sincerely thank those who serve our country and keep us safe. God bless and be with our troupes.

[@marknorthrup7646]

@@TexasRose50 I understand and feel for your loss. Thank you for your love of our country. I love you for that although I don' t know you personally, I do know that you are a lovely person and I pray for your happiness and fulfillment.

[@Clarice-rp7mh]

I agree with you on everything except a trap drum set with cymbals was used.

[@TexasRose50]

@marknorthrup7646, thank you for your wonderful reply. I’m a person who loves hard and forever. And one time when hubby and I were going home from a July 4th fireworks display, the national anthem started playing on the radio. I started crying really hard. He asked why was I crying. I told him I pray I never live to see the day when another country’s flag is flying in the place of ours. Thanks again, and I hope you have a blessed day. Take care and be well.

[@katrinaprescott5911]

Cute note: the guy who sang the line "From the lakes of Minnesota" is Rob Lundquist and he is from Minnesota. The guy who sang "Across the plains of Texas" is Tim Foust, who is from Texas. I have to believe they planned it that way 😊.

[@leslieoneal4464]

Yes, it was planned. 👍😉 Actually, each person who recognized a state by name is really from that state...and Adam Chance, the guy who sang, "from sea to shining sea" was born/raised on the Gulf coast and now lives in California (on the west coast)! Pretty cool, huh? 💞😍

[@ceegesange9904]

And of course the guy from Minnesota is named "Lundquist", a typical Scandinavian name since about a third of Minnesotans are Scandinavian. There are lots of Lundquists here.

[@lindastewart4768]

the service lady who sang "to the hills of Tennessee" is from Tennessee, as well! i thought that whole sequence was so awesome!

[@judithbush939]

What makes it even more special is that it'sperformed a capella, no musical instruements, The five non military gentelemen are Home Free an American acapella group'!

[@jamiepuente481]

As a Veteran that song hits very hard. Brought a tear to me eye.

[@maryannturton9830]

Thank you Jamie! I appreciate you!

[@CDRhammond]

Same did almost 20 years in the navy. I have the original version of this song on my mp3 player and it was one of those songs I listened to right before going to work. The original CD has 12 or 13 patriotic songs sung by Lee Greenwood with the pledge of allegiance at #1 and our national anthem at the end of the cd.

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@suzannenoel3078]

I remember very clearly when this song came out. It made me proud to serve this country.

[@PinkHawk191]

@@suzannenoel3078 Thank you for your service!

[@beverly.alford]

Home Free created/collaborated on this version during the pandemic, hence their different filming locales.

[@beadwright]

Home Free is a very patriotic group too. The bass singer from Texas, Tim Foust has written an original patriotic song that would be fun to react to as well. Its called Land Of The Free. He was the one who suggested adding the Singing Sargeants to this collaboration with Lee Greenwood. Btw, did you hear the sound of a jet flyover at the end? That is one talented beatboxer in Home Free, Mr. Adam Rupp one of the founders of this group.

[@randykillman6475]

You should take a listen to Home Free - they have many, many good songs as vocal band.

[@martiejk169]

I saw Lee Greenwood sing this live back in I think the 80s at Sea World in Orlando when Lee and I both had a full head of hair and smooth pretty skin. 😂 This many years later and a thousand listens, it still gives me chills.

[@daricetaylor737]

Jono, America is more of an "ideal" or "way to live" than a land in my humble opinion. Being an American is that ideal. It is the breath in our chest, the heart beating, it is the sun rising and the sun setting and every single choice and action you take! You have every right to feel patriotic to that same ideal. If you are a good person, with a good heart, who wishes for the best for others......you got it! It does not matter where you were born, or where you live.....it is how you choose to live every single moment of each day that makes the difference!

[@spikebeans9563]

Excellent comment. Absolutely right.

[@kpgrubb1]

Wow, I really agree with that. It isn't a land, really, or a race. It is a group of people who share certain ideals. In fact if the institutional "United States of America" were to ever go away, there will always be some group of people who still have those values and who are ready to fight and die for them. And then there will be another "USA." It truly is in the heart. Thank you for your comment, Darice.

[@dillodefense]

@daricetaylor737, WELL SAID!

[@rebeccacox7755]

Oh God, read this while listening. So well said.

[@TexasRose50]

@daricetaylor737, couldn’t have said it better. We are so blessed to live here. I never take anything for granted.

[@marciaramirez3791]

Hope you get a chance to react to Home Free's version of "Brothers in Arms", a Dire Straits cover. Home Free are the gentlemen in civilian clothes singing with Lee Greenwood. They are a vocal band that bring a whole new dimension to the A Capella genre. Thank you for the wonderful reaction.

[@theresashadwell9060]

Thank you Jono for your apology we know you are sincere and truly respectful love your reactions to these patriotic videos ❤😊

[@clairdw]

I was born and raised South African. Now a proud American citizen. My husband is an American Vet. I know that pride.

[@alankemper4068]

You have just got your first taste of my favorite acapella group Home Free. They are amazing (men not in uniform) every one of their songs are wonderful.

[@susanengland3919]

There were no instruments used, all of the percussion you were hearing was being done by Home Free's world class beatboxer Adam Rupp.

[@gregoryolson907]

Bass is Tim Foust from the acapella group, Home Free. The beatboxer, Adam Rupp, is also with Home Free.

[@lynnramsay8821]

Home Free are an amazing Country A Cappella group all the “drums “ is their Beatboxer Adam Rupp,Tim Foust is their bass. Lee Greenwood released this in 1984 he version is really good. The United States Air Force band sounded amazing Home Free actually did a version of this without Lee Greenwood too I hope You react to more Home Free and Lee Greenwood they are amazing talent

[@hopegeoghegan4184]

This song brings me to tears with pride

[@sheliaspringer7389]

At 65 years old, having National Pride isn't what it was when I was younger! It makes my heart swell with love for these men, who not only SING this song masterfully, but with meaning for every line in it! Lee Greenwood, Sir, you are a Master at songwriting and sing your words beautifully! The combination of these three groups is sheer perfection and I am taken back to much better times, when America was a much better place! The people themselves haven't changed! But, the Federal Government has left the people! For all of you really good Democrats; please stop voting your heart and vote with some common sense! We need to get America back on the right track! We need to be the Country that our forefathers prayed for and believed we would be! We need to remember what we have lived through and put GOD back in our schools and COUNTRY! WE must be a COUNTRY with borders and stop this insanity that the WOKE MINORITY, who would like for us to believe that they are the MAJORITY, is trying very decietfully to cram down our throats! DO NOT believe them! There are only a handful of them but they are loud and crude! This makes the world believe that is what AMERICA is made up of! Well! It is NOT! Let us, with GOD'S help, get back to the America of Thomas Jefferson and the men, who so valiantly stood up for Freedom; who so valiantly stood up for the dream of AMERICA! This lovely song, with every beautiful note, describes what America was and still is! Thank you for a wonderfully heartfelt reaction! It is right on target and very appreciated!

[@katw3070]

@@sheliaspringer7389 Just STOP with your political rant. Those of us who have common sense and love for this country want good, decent people with ethics and morals and want the best for everyone know exactly how and who to vote for.

[@sheliaspringer7389]

@@katw3070 If what you have lived in, over the last couple of years doesn't frighten you to death, then you need to open your eyes and LOOK at this complete mess the United States is in! We are as low as we have ever been, with the Worst President we have ever had! Open your eyes!

[@autaum6536]

This is HOME FREE....featuring Lee Greenwood (original artist) and the Airforce band....

[@brandyforsythe1882]

Jono, welcome to Home Free. They did an amazing collab here. Their all acapella music is phenomenal. I would love to see you react to a serious song of theirs "Brothers in Arms" and a silly video on their part but a great song called "Brother".

[@laynecox3992]

Virginian here, 22 year Navy Retired, I saw your reaction to the Star Spangled Banner, our anthem. I understood your pausing as it's not "YOUR" anthem. But I give Every Anthem the respect for that country and her service persons. Mine is just the one that brings tears to my eyes.

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@laynecox3992]

@@PinkHawk191 It was a pleasure, both the hard times and good.

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Just a FYI Lee Greenwood had asked the a capella group Home Free to do this with him and the singing Sargents was a blessing what a great calabrian of very talented artists to do this together. Have a blessed day great reaction.

[@ChristisKing-nh5ei]

Greetings from the Bayou State, Louisiana! USA 🇺🇸 The original recording was made in 1986. I had my car radio on when I first heard this song! Had to pull over onto a parking lot to cry🥹🇺🇸🥹 Proud daughter of a United States soldier, great niece of 2 WWII soldiers and sailors, niece of a sailor and United States Marine, and,.. drum roll please,.. wife and mama who of United States Marines! There is NO place like America 🇺🇸 GOD bless America!🇺🇸🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼🇺🇸 Praise be our LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST!

[@sarahc.2644]

You cannot hear this song & not get chills! Proud to be an American 🇺🇸 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I am also a U.S. Navy veteran & this song means so much to me, gets me standing up!!!

[@joannelydon8201]

Thank you for your service Sarah. This song gets me every time. I sing I smile I cry I stand up and salute! I love this country and it breaks my heart to see so many want to bring her to her knees. They say "Not on our watch!" 278 days till we take our country back. USA🇺🇸 USA🇺🇸

[@KAP814]

The original song, Lee Greenwood, was my Kindergarten graduation song (1985 😬) we had a whole thing and sang the song in an elementary school gym with all our parents there. I know, I know it’s weird but there was a time that America was wholesome and we truly did love our country. Thank you, for reacting to this and reminding me of that night/time so many many years ago. ❤

[@nwmonk3105]

Americans. We may not like our Government but we LOVE our Country! The people, places, and things. We are hardcore lovers of freedom!

[@anitabraun8624]

As an United states marine my heart swells with so much love and PRIDE for my country and patriotism the happiest I feel is indescribable. God Bless.

[@AuntDi]

Beautiful! Thank you for this reminder that America 🇺🇸 is EVERYTHING! ❤❤❤

[@marilynmourdock3688]

Thank you for your very nice comments about God bless the USA. I think you would enjoy the Sandi Patty version of The Star-Spangled Banner. Her 4 octave range is incredible!

[@sheliaspringer7389]

Homefree, a completely accapello group, makes every musical sound through their beatboxer; even the drums! This is a combination of the American Air Force Band, Lee Greenwood, and HOMEFREE! The bass is Tim Foust, from Texas and has a 5 octave range! His tenor is as awesome as is his bass! Fantastic Song!!!

[@kpgrubb1]

Thank you, Jono, for your reaction to the song. I served in the US military for 20 years and have lived all over the world (I live in Turkey now!). This song beautifully describes the feelings I have for the USA. They are feelings of gratefulness.

[@SnowLady_164]

I happen to be watching this on July 4th, our Independence Day. Most Americans love our country. Today, there are men and women still fighting for our freedom. I could never disrespect them. I'm happy you did this reaction. Thank you.

[@mrschrissworld]

I'm Proud Too Be American GOD BLESS THE USA Amen And Happy 4Th Of July Everyone And Amazing Homefree AndLee Greenwood And Others Loved it

[@annettefordham]

Omg- my late husbands business had a dinner and entertainment in Birmingham Alabama for other Industrial Distributors across the southeast. Lee Greenwood was our entertainment. Awesome. A few of us ladies got to go backstage. Mr Greenwood thanked my husband to allow him to perform for all of us (how humble is that??). He gave me a hug and his cologne was all over my blouse. One of the women that didn’t go backstage wanted my blouse so bad I had to give her my blouse when we got home. Incredibly and genuinely nice, humble man.

[@roniboyd613]

Lee Greenwood was born in 1942-just mentioning thst because he sounds so wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed this song❤

[@maryannturton9830]

Thank you for your kind words about our country!We are the land of the free BECAUSE of the brave!I love our veterans and will never take our freedom for granted❣🇺🇸

[@nobhill1991]

Our services are voluntary! Tim Foust is a Beast!!! And we have the right to bare arms!!!💖💖💖💖💖

[@michelemarlatt530]

The day my son left for basic training, they played this song. I bawled. 4 years later, he is now a Staff Sargent for the USAF 🇺🇸 God Bless the USA!

[@dylanogden3075]

Stuff like this makes me wanna grab old glory and go running through the streets all night long god bless our veterans from bottom of my heart thank u all for ur service no words can express my appreciation for u all

[@BellesDreams]

I am 70 yrs old and every time I hear this song I cry, I am from a long line of patriot ancestors, all the way from the Revolution War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq…this song embodies what my family’s blood has, done and will do for our country, GOD BLESS the USA 🇺🇸

[@amberburris5674]

Isn't this just beautiful :) I listen to this version all the time when I walk at night. I am excited because I just found out that Home Free is coming to our State fair here in Indiana soon so I will get to see them live for the first time!!!

[@kristindunstan172]

I hope you noticed the "flyover" sound by Adam Rupp (beatboxer extrordiaire) right at the end. I missed it for a long time before someone mentioned it in a comment. Thanks for the great reaction. I didn't see any other reactions to Home Free on your channel. They are the group with the amazing beatboxer who put together this collaboration with Lee Greenwood, who wrote the song, and the Air Force's Singing Sergeants. I would love to see you react to more of their music. If you have a playlist for them already, I would love to see a link to it. If not, dive down that rabbit hole and enjoy the journey! 🙂

[@sundayze]

I'm listening to this on the eve of the 4th of July and I'm in tears. This country means so much to me and I have to believe its because most all of my ancestors came here in the 1600s and helped to build this beautiful nation. They also fought in every war and conflict we've had. God Bless the USA!

[@allisondoe378]

Freedom is never free..........beautiful song and inspiration.

[@AnyTwoWillD0]

This American thank you. We are proud of our people 😊🇺🇸

[@davidboyer6836]

WOW!!!! I don't think it could have been done any better! It gave me tingles all over. NICE JOB!!!! I AM proud to be an AMERICAN!!!!

[@pisces228]

I've had the privilege of hearing Lee Greenwood perform this song live and it is an incredible experience. The swell of patriotism from the crowd is spiritual, I swear. I have not heard this version before. Love it! 🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲

[@TheNighthhawk]

Ok, Glad you enjoyed the song, The man you like that sang about TX, is Tim Foust, of the A Cappella group, Home Free. Tim is one of few bass sings that can go that low. Just misses the last few keys on the low end of a full piano. Tim sings 5 octaves. Tim has broke speakers, live on stage. The group is great. There was no interment's used in this song. It was all the groups voices, including the drums. Adam Rupp the beat boxer. Go lesion to, Man of Constant Sorrow. A good way to start with them. Another would be Johnny Cashes, Ring of Fire. You will get stuck on them, and lots of help from the Home Fries, Their following. Tims low stuff. Go hear, Brothers in Arms, You will feel it through the song.

[@borstfamily9702]

So beautiful!!!! And that deep voice!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@collette9008]

Thankyou SO much for playing this! One of my favorite songs ever but I hadn't heard this version before. You should hear Ray Charles sing America. He is a National treasure. 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇺🇸.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

Every time I watch one of your reactions, I think how incredibly Dutch you look. You have every right to be just as proud of your heritage as we are. Love your channel.

[@billmarshall5040]

Great Jono! This song will move you! God will continue to Bless the USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@vincentdarrah]

Since this song first came out, many have suggested that the USA change our national anthem to this song

[@Momspennies2]

I was stationed in Japan in the US Navy when the original came out in the early 1980's. It has stood the test of time and this version is just as beautiful! God Bless the USA and God Bless All the Patriots! I loved your reaction and look forward to seeing more.

[@roniboyd613]

Just remember, all instrumental sounds are made by voice. As other commenters have mentioned, the 5 men not in uniform are the best a Capella group, Home Free. Great reaction!

[@metrobilly1798]

Already an iconic song....but a phenomenal acapella version that brings chills. How dare no mention of "Home Free"!! LOL Just messing! Check them out. Love Tim Foust's bass drop at the end! Great reaction! And God bless the US military forces! God bless you!

[@marygodwin4497]

So happy you heard that song. I am a proud American who also loves BLES BRIDGES, I lived in Santon City a while back . God bless Suid Afrika.

[@kathycuster1714]

Goose bumps every time I hear this song! God bless the USA!

[@johnlake4809]

Jono when i hear you speak of wide open spaces, and self reliance, patriotism, the pride of working with your hands... immigrants with your attitude is what made this country great. Whether Asian, African, European, Latino.. the hunger and desire to make it on your own, is why we welcome 1,000,000 people every year. We embrace those who bring rugged individualism, yet will stand shoulder to shoulder to defend our way of life.

[@michellejackson6679]

I love Lee Greewood alone doing this back in the day.. but also love this with Home Free and, I believe, it's memebers of our Air Force... I'm listening to this July 1st... our Independence Day is July 4th... so this is great for me right now... Thank you for your reaction. And love that his is acapella

[@tiacalhoun3841]

My God, how great it is to be an American!!!!!!

[@donadeavera9608]

I see you, like me, was brushing off goosebemps. What a beautiful rendition

[@Tone7914]

In 1991 when I was 6 yrs old,they played the original every single day in school after the pledge of allegiance during the first gulf war/Desert Storm

[@teniahayzlett5988]

Have you discovered Home Free yet? It's a HUGE rabbit hole to go down, but we'll worth it!!

[@miketroutman7365]

One of my favorite Independent Day classics. Always brings a tear and appreciation from me. We are fortunate.

[@angelaburroughs647]

We are so proud of our American soldiers Heroes and these Heroes that sung this was great.

[@azsheri8]

Grateful for your shared love and spirit!!! Our hearts and souls are truly intertwined!!!! God Bless us all! Please pray for our real true patriotic countryfolk ... do not believe lies of the media. Patriots are not terrorists... we are pro-Bills of Rights and Constitutionalists! God Save America!

[@keviny010]

No instruments so much skill. As a retired Airforce man this makes me very proud.

[@bobbiemooney2709]

You will have those goosebumps for quite some time😂😂😂God Bless America and you too for playing this awesome song🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@krisschobelock4973]

The first one that sang is the awesome Lee Greenwood, the guys mostly with beards is the group "Home Free" and the rest are our soldiers....there is NO music - all the background is done by the singers of Home Free!!! This song always gives me goosebumps - it's played during fireworks EVERY 4th of July! GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

[@sandravirgalitte2245]

The original came out in the 1990s when I was in high school. This song gives me chills and brings me to tears every time I hear it. And this this version is amazing. Thank you for reacting to this. Hello from Dallas, Texas, USA!

[@maryann2385]

Freedom is the universal language.

[@angwatts]

This is one of my favorite songs and this version immediately took the top spot. The younger guys that aren't in uniform are the A Capella group Home Free and are probably the most talented musicians I've ever seen. This version had no instruments. The percussion and even the jet flyover sound at the end were all the vocal percussionist Adam Rupp from the group. If you're impressed by them, they have so many songs and videos available on KZbin. It's a rabbit hole I never regretted finding. Thank you for your reaction!

[@pdd3517]

This song always brings me to tears. Proud daughter of WWII and Korean veteran and sister of 4 brothers that served!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Home Free is a group worth reacting too...we fans of Home Free, called Home Fries, will flock to any reactor, reacting to our dudes.

[@garyreid9078]

I am an American and this is my first time catching your channel. As a veteran of the United States Army (Military Police and Infantry) I was a little shocked that people criticized you for pausing when reacting to the national anthem of the United States (The Star Spangled Banner). It is not disrespectful to pause to comment on something you are hearing in a performance of any national anthem. Especially when that is what you do on your channel. I would fully expect to need to pause several times during the South African National Anthem in order for me to understand the languages and musical structures of the song. Respecting, or disrespecting, is what is said during the pauses and not the pauses themselves. I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction. I agree with your comment about the world perhaps being a better place if we all were, or at least could be, proud of the country we call home. It might just mean that national governments are doing what they should be doing. Not that any country is going to be perfect, but it would be a great thing if the goal was to be better.

[@karlkustrich9295]

First time hearing this version and I loved it.

[@RobertL.JonesJr-hz8vl]

This song was also a big hit back during the Desert Storm war kicking Iraq out of Kuwait during the early 90s.

[@vincentturner4051]

When I went through US Navy Basic training in Great Lakes in 1996. The Drill Instructors played this to us while we were working together on PT. It broke the toughest of us down and we sang this together in tears. Stands out to me as the moment we came together as US Navy Sailors and what we were here for. A coming together moment that broke us away from who we were when we arrived to who we would be as the defenders of our nation. God Bless the USA!

[@lorettarobards2657]

I love this song, so amazing. Love Lee Greenwood, and such a talented group of men and women! Jono, no worries, it’s all good, thanks for playing it.

[@joywright8794]

That is the point actually. Everyone should be proud of where they come from. Celebrating different cultures only makes your life richer. Here in America we have the gift of many cultures to experience and benefit from, and our children get to enjoy festivals from around the World right in their own neighborhood when neighbors share their heritage. The more you appreciate your homeland, the more you can appreciate someone else's. Thanks for the reaction.

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

The old version of Lee Greenwood singing this song is played every year at our towns 4th of July Fireworks display and everyone in the crowd knows it and sings along with it, it’s so moving to hear everyone singing together all around the Lake and it’s echoing off the walls of the lake, it’s wonderful! Such a beautiful song, God is our strength in this Country, God has made us what we are because we listened to Him but we’ve fallen away from God here and I’m afraid the USA will fall from within if we do not get back to God morally, faithfully, and for guidance in this Country.❤️✝️❤️

[@mandywilson1779]

My absolute favorite version. Love this so much. I'm a huge Home Free fan anyway as well as Lee Greenwood. The troops are amazing as well. Doesn't get any better than this.

[@rainieresguerra-uw7on]

Happy Independence Day USA. 🇺🇸 From Philippines.

[@tomhansen4576]

This is actually a video by Home Free, an A cappella country vocal band who collaborated with Lee Greenwood, the original artist who wrote and performed this song back in the 80's, and also featured the Singing Sergeants of the U.S. Air Force Band. This was the A cappella version, no musical instruments, off Lee's original. This was done during the pandemic lockdowns, hence the different locations of the performers.

[@donveldman8850]

BRO, great reaction. Your a GOOD Soul. Don't worry about pausing , just up tight people getting mad at a guy that doesn't share all of our culture. You are amazing GOOD guy!!! For those that got a fended, get a life. He didn't know. Keep on doing You Bro. I'm a 60 yr old man that is patriotic and conservative as it gets. Appreciate you brother

[@suepall5425]

One of the things that changed about my husband after serving two combat tours in the Middle East is that whenever we stand for the National Anthem now, tears stream down his face. We are blessed to be American citizens, despite that fact that we are going through a few road bumps as a country right now.

[@misskitty8814]

This song brings a tear to my eye every time. I abhor the fact that there are people born and raised here who do not have the same love of this country that many who come here from other shores have.

[@Whoozerdaddy]

Jonno, you realize there were no instruments at all, right? The beat boxing is where it all came from. If you're familiar with the work of Pentatonix, it's like that.

[@karenminyard517]

I really love your reactions. I love your honesty and sincere feelings. Keep up the great reactions. I really love them........🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@LibbyAnn]

I loved your reaction! I'm American and I get chills every time I hear this! Thank you! Much love and respect!❤️🇺🇲

[@stephanieritter9285]

I cry every time.... I replay it multiple times for each reaction