THIS ONE HIT ME IN THE FEELS!!!!!!!!!!! Blind reaction to Home Free - The Greatest Gift Of All

[@PurpleRoseMe]

A beautifully written Tim/Chatham original. Late one night as they were wrapping up a writing session, Chris started playing the melody on the piano, which he knew would entice Tim, and they stayed up a few more hours writing the song, later fine-tuning it. Tim’s lyrics are always phenomenal, and he and Chris Chatham are a prolific songwriting duo.

[@nancyholter5646]

one of the benefits and pitfalls of having worked with someone for over 20 years.

[@momD612]

Wheres the pitfall?? ​@nancyholter5646

[@pastelcarnations]

Rob was the perfect one to sing the lead on this one. They sounded amazing. What a beautiful song

[@vivette3990]

Oh DJ, thank you. This is my first Christmas without my mother. I've been blocking off my feelings, just avoiding presents and cards and all my normal Christmas preparations. I've listened to this song and was 'fine'. I've listened to other reactions and was 'fine'. Your reaction broke thoke my wall and I'm typing this through the tears I've been needing. God bless you and all those you love this Christmas.

[@dj_410]

Sending you lots of love

[@vivette3990]

❤️🙏

[@kmwwrench]

This is such a gorgeous song. Beautiful lyrics by Tim with great music by Chris Chatham. And they had their Patrons contribute photos for the montage in the background. I'm lucky enough to be in it. Rob was the perfect lead for this with his warm voice.

[@susanengland3919]

This song is also a reminder that none of us are guaranteed a tomorrow.

[@dianneantos480]

Describing Rob’s voice as a “warm hug” is perfect, DJ.

[@sp72929]

"...and now inside a wooden frame hanging on the wall, sweetly staring back at me the greatest gifts of all..." Tim is on hell of a songwriter, beautiful lyrics always and - in his serious songs there is always (at least) that one line that hits you like a freight-train.

[@lonnaneil8011]

Rob’s leads give me such a love for his true love of music. These men are truly amazing, their storytelling is beautiful. Wonderful job Chris and Tim.❤❤❤❤❤

[@chilcootchicks4968]

This is such a beautiful song that Tim wrote. They asked us for our childhood photos. I sent one of my family in 1964. It makes me cry every time I see my little 4 year old self drift by behind Rob while singing these beautiful lyrics. 🎶🥰

[@mandysmith1756]

This is an original - music by Chris Chatham, lyrics by Tim.

[@dj_410]

My mistake! There is a Dolly Parton/Kenny Rodgers Xmas song by the same name which I haven't heard! lol

[@bethcoussou]

All of the guys have wonderful voices, but I can’t imagine any of the other guys singing this besides Rob! His voice has so much heart and soul and it’s so clear and beautiful. It’s perfect for this song! Chris Chatham wrote the music and Tim wrote the lyrics with some help from Chris, I believe. Those two make a perfect songwriting pair, obviously. This is a very melancholy song, but beautiful, as well! It definitely hits us with all the feels!

[@GailL-g7m]

I first heard this as Tim's rough demo version on Patreon almost a year ago and I loved it sung by him alone. This is beautiful done by Home Free, with Rob taking the lead, and is my favorite from the album, but I'll always love hearing the "original" too.

[@mimic1176]

As my family waits to see if Dad makes it to 97 this weekend, this song hits right between the eyes. What I remember about Christmases growing up is Dad wrapping a box of bricks 2 weeks beforehand and leaving us to go crazy trying to figure out what the heck was so heavy. Or him wrapping Mom's mother's ring in box after box, ending with the box our new (1960s) TV came in. I remember the fun and very few of the presents. Tim got this one just perfectly, yet again.

[@eacole72]

This one makes me want Chris & Tim to write a Thanksgiving song.

[@vickiadkins9844]

The photos of Rob and his family are precious

[@lynmariewhittaker1544]

Such an emotional song. Thank you for your reaction DJ x

[@marshac7738]

A beautiful reminder--"the only thing we can't buy is time" ❤️ #HomeFree #AdamRuppSinging #HomeFreeDoesChristmasBest

[@marylee7467]

Thank you Tim and Chris for this gorgeous song. I lost my husband suddenly 2 years ago and yes the presents dont matter. Its the people we love. Just a gorgeous song and Rob did a phenomenal job on this.

[@GailL-g7m]

This is my very favorite song from the entire Christmas album as it perfectly sums up a most important truth. Everyone ahead of me in comments already explained its origins. I've been waiting almost a year for Home Free to release this heartwarming video after first hearing Tim's demo version on his Patreon right after he and Chris Chatham finished writing it. You certainly captured all the meaning of the lyrics and the brilliance of the performance without knowing it was an original. Even better knowing, isn't it?

[@gailcline1910]

The lyrics really hit home for me. Love your reactions too

[@GigiC4]

That one hits close to home for me.

[@changlyn100]

Original song. Rob is Awesome!

[@joanwharff6483]

They just recently released a new album ….. Soooooo, we get some Great videos 🙃♥️‼️ Oh, Yes….Rob has such a sweet voice💕♥️💕 You have a MERRY CHRISTMAS &, A HAPPY NEW YEAR ♥️💕♥️ 🎄🎄☃️❄️☃️🎄🎄

[@sallymaria]

I love this one so much, and I think it's the old photos and video that meant it worked better at a squarer ratio. As well as the guys' family photos, some of them were sent in by fans - I can see my parents and my brother floating behind them part of the way through.

[@peggykrogh6763]

very beautiful singing and a very important emotional message. DJ-410 thankyou for introducing variety of music to people.

[@vickiadkins9844]

Rob was stunning!! Chris and Tim, beautiful song!!

[@justkaron]

Beautiful songwriting, beautiful execution. Video fit mood of song so well. BTW...I'm hoping for a Chance lead soon.

[@bernieregnier4500]

Nice reaction !! Home Free brings the sentimental emotion to come alive and we in our minds relive those days of yore and have expectations of the upcoming holidays. 🎄Their video presentations evoke emotions that enhance their vocal interpretations with a synergy that we have come to expect from them. Brilliantly done to the point you have a colorful imagination with their harmonies pointing the way. They provide an exquisite performance everytime. Thank You Home Free!! ❣💯💫

[@shelbywells7650]

What a gorgeous song! Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@glendamcgrady1244]

Lovely lyrics ... love Rob's voice!!!

[@KaaSerpent]

This one wrecks me.

[@minneyruth]

❤❤

[@peggygross7409]

Great reaction to this song co-written by Tim.

[@LynnRamsay]

Chris was the piano part and Tim was lyrics

[@GrandmaShirley-op4jm]

❤

[@momD612]

It's an original song. No Dolly...😂😂❤❤

[@dj_410]

My mistake! There is a Dolly/Kenny Rodgers Christmas song by the same name :D

[@LynnRamsay]

Merry Christmas DJ 🎄🎅

[@rulab]

This is beautiful, the lyrics are so lovely...wow... and Rob's voice is always so so pretty. The message is incredible too...❤ Thank you for this raw and beautiful reaction DJ...❤ memories are more important than any other gift... #HerdLove

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I don't think these photoes are actually family members of the guys.

[@nanadeborah8717]

The photos they show with the guys are family.In the BTS,Rupp was making Sami guess which kid he was. So that's Rob with his sister, Mom and Dad.

[@PurpleRoseMe]

Some of the photos are from Patreon fans, but the photos behind the individual shots are that guy.

[@sallymaria]

The videos aren't, but the photos are the guys or patrons - they collected a load of them from us earlier in the summer.

[@nancyholter5646]

​@@sallymaria they collected videos, too, so those might be 'real'.

[@nancyholter5646]

@@PurpleRoseMe Not all of the photos on the walls behind the guys are their families - my sister and I are behind Chance for some odd reason. But I recognize at least some of them as photos the guys have shared before.