Travis Tritt - Tell me I was Dreaming | Metal / Rock Fans' First Time Reaction with Jesse James

Metal / rock fans' first time reaction to Travis Tritt's "Tell me I was Dreaming" while checking out some Jesse James.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

U have to watch the trilogy in order and the videos are crucial to the story…first it’s “Anymore” then “Tell me I was dreaming” and finally “If I lost you”

[@fastingbastard]

100% must watch the video trilogy……

[@cliffloyd5557]

And need to watch the music video of it

[@tiacalhoun3841]

@@cliffloyd5557 YES

[@beappleby]

Check out "Where Corn Don't Grow", "T-R-O-U-B-L-E", and "I'm Gonna Be Somebody" by Travis. Also some duets with Marty Stuart - "The Whisket Ain't Workin'" and "This One's Gonna Hurt You".

[@lizmorris78]

I think this was part of a travis trilogy. You should listen to all three back to back. He has amazing vocals. Song titles in order .." anymore .. tell me i was dreaming .. if i lost you ..the first song he is a wounded soldier .. the second his wife dies .. the third he prays never to lose his daughter .. the videos are best ..

[@notme411]

I agree you two

[@lisacaringello2138]

I agree. Trilogy is the group of videos that tell a story. I suggested that along time ago

[@MommaBird52]

The trilogy only makes sense if you are watching the official videos.

[@DSJ1967]

Especially my Marine friend over there!

[@C0CKYp0ps]

“Anymore” is powerful af. 🥃

[@quadmama22]

I have listened to this song a million times over the years, and I have never thought of it as a rock ballad. Now, I totally can't unhear it! 80s hair band vibes.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

That was definitely my very first impression. - Keith

[@joedurian1139]

Same here, I never really caught it all these years, but it truly is

[@TexasMagnolia]

Tell Me I was Dreaming is part 2 of the “Travis Tritt Trilogy”. Director and Vietnam Vet Mac Singleton approached Tritt to used his songs: Anymore - Tell Me - If I lost You; to tell the story of a wounded soldier returning. Travis only had one request; that Singleton star in the videos. They are master pieces.

[@angieabella8856]

They absolutely are!!

[@JDNASH71]

Travis Tritt is an amazing balladeer. Some voices are just born for certain songs and Travis is phenomenal with ballads.

[@jwmson7791]

Travis had a “Live and Kickin’ “ special. When you react to him, always try to pick those performances. He’ll blow you away live. ♥️

[@Jennsmof2]

I 100 percent agree with everyone so far... run the trilogy and watch the videos for context, it adds so much to the overall message of the music! Thanks for such an awesome reaction!!

[@beachbunnie5413]

Travis Tritt was what they called Rockabilly , a little country , a little rock . He is an amazing artist . But like everyone else has said , wish you would have listened to the videos in order of the trilogy.

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

He had soul too

[@Ghanimajade990]

The video for this song is heartbreaking. This was the middle of the set he did with Anymore, Tell me I was dreaming, and if I lost you.

[@ataurus2at]

I love Travis Tritt!!! "It's a Great Day to Be Alive" is a great feeling good song. "T.R.O.U.B.L.E." is upbeat and fun and I think yall would get a kick out of "Here's a Quarter. Call Someone Who Cares"😊

[@lefty3141591]

These are great suggestions. And more of his typical sound. This is a good song though.

[@sheilaakridge4944]

He does an acoustic version which is really good. And I agree with the other comments. The video completes the story.

[@denanebergall5514]

Definitely have to watch the trilogy!! 💗 When I saw this pop up I was like "oh no! Not out of order!!" Lol

[@jerrih2749]

I think they have already done "Anymore." It was a while ago.

[@marycarricaburu3683]

I agree with nearly everyone else. You should watch the Trilogy videos of the story of Mac, the Vietnam veteran. I went to a live concert and his vocals are tremendous. He sat on stage with just his guitar and sang his heart out.

[@jscountrygirl85_326]

When I was hearing this on the radio in the mid 90s on country stations when I was little, I always heard it as a sad country ballad, but as I got older and started becoming more familiar with genres and how they sound, I started noticing more of the rock influences. This totally is a rock power ballad, and I still love it! Travis Tritt is one of the most rock influenced country artists who was popular during the 90s, anyway. I also love a lot of the guitar parts throughout, and I loved watching Keith notice them. I love how he's always able to make connections to 80s rock bands to country songs/artists I've listened to for a long time. And yes, Travis sings the heck out of this! Btw, while the video trilogy is a nice touch, and they add a nice little story to the songs, I think the songs stand on their own just fine without the videos, which I think all songs should do, as Keith said. In some cases, I think it's better to hear the song first, and then check out the video later, since the videos can sometimes distract from the song.

[@planojag595]

He's just an all around great guy from Georgia who loves his country, loves our brave servicemen and servicewomen, and loves his fans. My favorites from TT are Anymore, Help Me Hold On, Foolish Pride, Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof, Tell Me I Was Dreaming, Country Club, Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares), I'm Gonna Be Somebody, T-R-O-U-B-L-E, Can I Trust You With My Heart, and Best of Intentions.

[@kathyroush5258]

Travis Tritt has been one of my favorites since he came out. I haven't heard this one in a while cried the qhole song, i lost my Son on 8/5/23 he was 28 he left behind a 4yr old son and a 7mo old daughter. Your Reaction Was Great loved this one. Keep em coming fellows.❤

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Very sorry for your loss, thanks for enjoying the channel with us! -Dustin

[@user-dg8iq5gz9m]

Definitely check out all three videos of this trilogy. Great story! 👍

[@sherydenslament]

Great reaction! You guys should react to Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart - The Whiskey Ain't Workin'

[@cindyphifer970]

I've seen him 3 or 4 times in concert and always a great show

[@sonjasblade01]

He is a great guitarist. You would like his acoustic live performances. Any song.

[@chrisgaskins7146]

If you liked this rockabilly ballad, you need to listen to some little Texas. What might’ve been, My love and Amy’s back in Austin are some good ones to start with. Love your show!

[@mandyheldenbrand2783]

You need to see the actual video for this song. It takes on a whole new meaning to the song.

[@usacwyhif]

Look up his live performance of "anymore". Just him, a bar stool, and guitar. Absolute ridiculous vocals!

[@karenokeson2705]

You guys really should watch the trilogy of videos. It will hit you square in the feels! The videos and lyrics give a beautiful story. You won't regret watching the trilogy. His voice touches your soul.

[@jim197156]

You Should've did the video it has a meaning behind the song!

[@denanebergall5514]

Yeah, I was disappointed when I saw it wasn't the video.

[@shellymarquez9320]

You’re actually right! It did sound like Cinderella, “Nobody’s Fool”!😂

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Exactly the song I had in mind. - Keith

[@hayley_council]

Dude, there is a reason it's a Country Rock Ballad, because Travis (who I had the biggest crush on) is/was a Country Rock star :) And totally agree on the Aerosmith. The first time I heard this song, my first thought was, "Don't want to miss a thing." though I believe Travis was released first. I am personally ehhh, on the videos. I mean they are good and tell a story, but I think the songs can stand on their own as good songs

[@planojag595]

Are you talking about Mark Chestnut?

[@WaymoresBlues]

Travis Tritt was highly influenced by Southern Rock and it comes through in much of his music. I would recommend songs like 'Put Some Drive In Your Country' or his cover of Elvis' T-R-O-U-B-L-E. A good song to react would be his song 'Here's a Quarter'. Tritt also had a few hit duets with Marty Stuart. The two sound great together on songs like 'The Whiskey Ain't Working Anymore'. They also do an awesome version of 'Can't You See'. Waylon Jennings was a big influence on Tritt and they both sang together and starred in a made for tv movie about Outlaws (alongside Kristofferson). There is a performance with Waylon, Willie, Kristofferson, Tritt and Stuart singing 'Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line'. Not to mention a personal favorite of mine, a performance of Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart and Waylon Jennings singing Waylon's 'Waymore's Blues' that's one you ought to check out.

[@angieabella8856]

This is a part of trilogy. The video really puts emotions to it too.

[@rhondaserges5136]

This is the middle of trilogy. The story of Mac, a paralyzed vet and his wife Annie. It is quite touching in order.

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

Yeah like others said you HAVE to check out the trilogy of videos featuring this song, one of the best video series ever

[@kswheels]

Okay, I'm gonna explain the long fadeout. If you watch the music videos for "Anymore", "Tell Me I Was Dreaming, and "If I Lost You," those three music videos are an ongoing story. This song is the second part. I know you hate the story videos, but you really should give them a chance.

[@greeneyelove2003]

Yeah, you have to listen to all three songs. And watch the official videos for each song. They tell an amazing story. Travis is seriously talented. And the way the three songs/videos play out is one of my favorite things done by any country artist. It's funny you made the Aerosmith comparison because I just finished listening to "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" and yeah, there is an Aerosmith vibe here I never caught before.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

I seriously wondered if Joe Perry was sitting in during the studio recording. - Keith

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

He has a trilogy of videos with an ongoing story & this is one of the songs in it. He plays a vet who comes back in a wheelchair & the songs & videos are stellar. Travis has always has that Southern country rock vibe.

[@Melody-bourbonite4life]

you did do travis tritt's song "country club " it was one I sent in

[@kennethabebdroth8513]

One for the request list I've been around enough to know by John Schneider

[@davidjennings1771]

My first listen to Travis Tritt, he wasn't on my station in those days. He does have a pleasant voice like Keith said!

[@TexasMagnolia]

Yes! Please and Thank you More Travis Tritt. I really wish y’all would choose Travis “live”. For Votes: Where Corn Don’t Grow (from Live & Kickin)

[@user-wp4pk3wq8i]

I agree with many of the comments, you need to watch the trilogy in succession and watch the videos, not just the lyrics videos. The songs are great but the storyline of the videos is going to really hit home with you being a veteran. The songs will all have so much more meaning when you see the videos. It's a sad but beautiful story!

[@runningdeer2111]

Travis Tritt is amazing. Fantastic voice. Hey can you guys react to War Hippies Leavin’ Sense. The video with the guy at the piano in the bar. I think you’ll both appreciate the vocals. Thanks.

[@kathylivedinthe80s14]

This is a trilogy please do all 3 together it’s a story a great one.the videos really help tell the story watch the original videos

[@itskimble3494]

Should have done Anymore first it is a trilogy

[@LadyMacbeth56]

Y'all should definitely react to his cover of Take it easy. The Eagles are in the video with him. He does a damn good job. He's the reason they got back together.

[@brucebalkam22]

You should listen to the title track to this album, "10 foot tall and bulletproof "

[@angelasuttles]

Yes, there is a trilogy and m/v’s to go with. Amazing! However, I know you guys don’t really care about videos as much as the music and vocal performance. Please please please do the live version of Anymore, the first in the trilogy. You’ll see him dressed in black with a red guitar and hair past his shoulders to know you have the right one. Him and his guitar and not much else, but it’s the best display of his live vocals. Please someone get this jumped to the front of the line. Thanks and love and light to all! ❤️🙏😇

[@JER_AO3]

Travis tritt is one of my favorites. Young tritt - im gonna be somebody and Later Tritt - its a great day to be alive - my two favorites for him. You gotta play him.

[@krystalgreenwell4482]

You guys are awesome! I really don't think it was as easy to crossover back then like it is now.

[@757optim]

David Allan Coe (You Don't Have To Call Me Darlin'), Garth Brookes (Friends In Low Places), and Travis' (Here's A Quarter Call Someone Who Cares) were 3 of the biggest happy hour jukebox singalong songs ever.

[@angeleyesall]

IT WAS FROM A SET OF SONGS THAT TELL A STORY EACH WAS EXCEPTIONAL

[@jamesonyates2388]

You HAVE to run the Trilogy, with videos. You should do all three in one sitting. It's very much 1 very long song.

[@TheRonnie63]

THE TRILOGY VIDEOS ARE AWESOME SAD BUT AWESOME CHECK THEM OUT IN ORDER

[@danielslover8669]

We are NOT the ones who determine what’s rock or country. We just love good music!

[@BarbaraCook-sk6qp]

You have to watch all 3 music videos

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

I vote for the Title track on the album on Screen "Ten Feet tall and Bulletproof is just a fun song

[@danajohnson1189]

For a little levity from Travis listen to him sing T R O U B L E or Here's a Quarter. Travis has always made me think southern rock. Allman brothers, skynyrd, they were his influences as well as Waylon, and Johnny Cash .

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

I've actually heard "here's a quarter" a few times. - Keith

[@Shyeness88]

❤❤❤

[@Iggyzgirl]

This is part 2 of a 3 part trilogy. Anymore is 1st and If I Lost You is 3rd

[@wordgiesworld5483]

I don’t recall this crossing (at least here in FL where we have more genre-centric stations). My opinion is, the rock scene was different when this came out (1994). Grunge, alt-rock and all the new artists were getting the airplay. Now, it may have made it on adult contemporary stations where you’d get more classic rock artists. Like I said, my take on that. We could pick up Rock 105 every now and then, but back in the day we had WCIR. They had a very diverse playlist in the 80’s, but by the 90’s they went to more pop/top 40 where they’re at now. His first 4-5 albums were a mix of country, rock, blues with a healthy dose of gospel thrown in. Unfortunately, like Toby Keith, his best songs never got released. I don’t think this got much airplay on the radio, but it was on pretty heavy rotation on CMT.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Yeah, that stare at your shoes and whine stuff was awful. Some of the stuff was great, but not the shoe-staring whiny crap. I mean, Alice in Chains is one of my favorite bands and it's from that era. So it would make sense that if someone wanted to make music like this, country was more likely to be successful than rock. - Keith

[@wordgiesworld5483]

@@BourbonCountryReacts oh hell yeah. Alice In Chains was and still is great! My 19 year old (The Swiftie) discovered them and she loves them. My favorite was Soundgarden, though. Still love listening to them.

[@betsybabf748]

One of my sons is named Jesse James. I wanted Jesse but my husband would only agree if it was Jesse James. The actual video to this song in which his wife dies always touched me, but now being widowed myself, it hits so much harder.

[@reneeholcomb9952]

Completely agree watch the videos and the trilogy

[@nataliebehrnes6464]

You have to watch the trilogy of videos for this song’s storyline. Epic.

[@beckywiegers3315]

arrrgh... I KNOW you like to concentrate on the music but - you are SO missing the boat by not watching the videos for this song and the one before (Anymore) as well as the final installment of the trilogy, If I Lost You.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

Yeah, we're into checking out country music here. Not country videography. Not to say that videos can't enhance the experience, but for us, the music will always take priority. - Keith

[@jasonosteen5271]

And that extended outro is directly related to the video itself and explains a lot of things

[@brianbridges7150]

Love the reaction to a great vocalist. I know how much you guys enjoy masterful guitar work. You should check out Roy Clark doing "Malaguena" on The Odd Couple television show.

[@BourbonCountryReacts]

I've watched that video dozens of times. Clark was an absolute beast. - Keith

[@Georgia_Outlaw_Vinyl]

If you truly want to be impressed by Travis Tritt’s vocals check out his duet with Patti LaBelle When Something Is Wrong With My Baby

[@joedurian1139]

Travis can play too, if you guys get a chance check his live version of Long Haired Country Boy he does or Can't You See live at Tootsies

[@RobertO-qs4sc]

Yall really do need to watch "the trilogy" if videos that has been mentioned. Anymore Tell me i was dreaming If i lost you Count those as votes if ya must but highly recommend the videos

[@slooking6871]

Great reaction

[@Melody-bourbonite4life]

great reaction

[@charleslacey3992]

Keith if you guys do this get a strong bourbon to go with it! Sooo good

[@generichardson4771]

he has a trilligy of songs that have to do with him in the video hes a veteran that was wounded and lost the use of his legs and he is in an assisted living facility and because he cant walk he tries to shut out the love of his life because he doeesnt feel like the man he should be to her but she never lets go of him i cant think of the name im sure some 1 knows what im talking about

[@wendysternberger]

This song is form a three part song if you don’t listen to the one before this and after you won’t get what’s it’s a bout

[@vickybrackin7483]

YOU MUST Watch the Trilogy to understand the songs!! WATCH the videos that go with each song...then you'll TRULY get the song!!❤🎉

[@jbs454]

Watch the trilogy off the air one day all three songs are good, I know you don’t care for videos but it’s about a disabled veteran and it’s makes the songs more meaningful and explains the lyrics from the veterans point of view.

[@markalumbaugh2756]

It was not a cross over. It's described as Country Thru and Thru. You guys have done at least 5 Tritt songs

[@michelleogle339]

You really need to watch the trilogy in order.

[@Kitty072000]

You have to do the video's!!!!!!!!!

[@Georgia_Outlaw_Vinyl]

I don’t know if y’all are familiar with him but in the 80’s there was a country artist named Randy Travis. When Travis Tritt was trying to get signed in Nashville nobody would sign him because they were afraid people would confuse the two of them. Tritt then went to L.A. and got signed by a rock label out there because Nashville wouldn’t sign him.

[@JoHenn]

They’ve reacted to Randy Travis

[@aprilfunk7225]

You need the actual music video

[@angeleyesall]

WATCH THE VIDEO

[@Nicole_Jewell]

Request: Wherever she is by John Schneider

[@lisacaringello2138]

She didn't say goodbye as in she left him, she died.

[@ambergerber5162]

I thought I was the only one that can't stand Will Ferrell. haha And yeah dodge ball is awesome! Now about the song...the great thing about country music is that it has went through so many phases that pretty much anything goes so yeah it is a country song and it is also a rock ballad. Country music just crosses over into whatever other genre depending on the phase it is in. I hope that makes sense. Also this song is a part of a trilogy and it makes more sense when played back to back. She doesn't just leave him and him wanting her back. Something really bad happens. If you get the chance to watch them they are great. Just put in Travis Tritt trilogy. Oh and can you guys please add she She Only Meant To Use Him by Conway Twitty.

[@Matt-gj3uf]

You can't go wrong with Travis Tritt. I'm sure it's been said, but 90's County is the best.

[@sheilaakridge4944]

Ok I checked. They did do Anymore about a year ago. But it was the audio version not the video.

[@beappleby]

This is a lot longer at the end than the radio cut.

[@forgetunome]

Excellent reaction! I'm with Keith, can't take Will Ferrell!

[@kbarnes90]

Hoping for the music video! It makes the song so much more poignant!

[@larrybench6398]

Hey guy's I would like to request a song by Travis Tritt & Lari White, the song is called "HELPING ME GET OVER YOU" think you will enjoy it.

[@reneerichter1263]

You need to do the trilogy of videos. The videos really show the whole story. Anymore, Tell me I was Dreaming and If I Lost You

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

You need to listen to him live

[@donaldhillman4943]

you showed the music video

[@sherrimeyers9027]

Y’all really need to watch all three videos together and you will have a totally different outlook on the message in the songs

[@ki11atj49]

I don't know if it crossed over, but if it didn't it's because It's still country music

[@rebecca_is_book-hooked]

Request: Whiskey Girl by Toby Keith

[@thomasdavis9890]

React to gary allan songs about rain you'll absolutely love it one of my favorites from him

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

90s Country was ALOT of 80s southern rock with a country mix. Most of them cut their teeth playing 80s cover bands in bars that wanted to hear Hank Jr/Eagles/HanK Sr in one set

[@nosparex]

You really need to "watch" the trilogy videos. I think this is the middle song, but the videos tell a very good story.

[@lazariwoods3236]

The video breaks my heart😢