Whiskey Myers -- Ballad Of A Southern Man [REACTION]

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[@tylergibson7214]

Such a emotional song I love it cry the whole way thu it but love it

[@1cynik]

lol, CCR are from the Bay Area in California. My ex wife’s father lived next door to the Fogertys in El Cerrito Ca.

[@southernbornnorthernraised5512]

Love whiskey myers. Another band i love from Palestin texas is blacktop mojo.. you like rock? You will love them. They have done some iconic covers. Dream on by Aerosmith is the biggest.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Such a good song. Thanks

[@SmallBatchNetwork]

Great Band

[@JFord1234]

My name's whiskey.................,............gotcha , LOL

[@davidemswiler4351]

These guys are one those groups you can listen to the whole album repeatedly. They tell stories about what they live and what they see. That is the heart of the genre called "Texas Country". Yeah, we have alot of pride and sing alot about where we live but we do this for ourselves...this is what we actually listen to at home and at get-togethers. Ironically to some, Texas Country is really Western music more than Country. According to Don Cusic, author of "The Cowboy in Country Music: An Historical Survey" , "Country’s not loyal to a sound - it’s loyal to the market. Western music is loyal to a sound and an image and a lifestyle." Western music originated in the American West as the songs of ranchers and cowboys. Although originally heavily influenced by German immigrant Polkas and Mexican Rancheros, it incorporated many other styles and cultures into the mix as time went by. Texas Country is often called Red Dirt and we do have "Texas Red Dirt" but the style actually originated in Oklahoma. Outlaw Country is Texas born but also has its differences as well. Easy distinctions for fellow Texans, but can get confusing to those new to the scene. Here's a pretty darn good article that explains the differences so I don't have to keep pecking on this keyboard. bonfirethoughts.com/red-dirt-country-music-the-rapidly-growing-subgenre-477b9d3add0f BTW Texas Country is really nondiscriminatory...you don't have to be a native Texan or even have set foot in the state to be accepted into the fold. Ask Chris Knight, he'll tell you! :-)

[@smalltownfire]

You have to see them live, one of the greatest concerts I’ve been to

[@jasonstrahan9]

NEVER check yourself, just speak truth!

[@tylerkobel8028]

I can’t believe this only has 788 views.

[@RockN2Country]

Hey Tyler, thanks for checking in. I feel ya, but the numbers are growing steadily and more and more folks are getting into them. I'm cool with it, sometimes it just takes time. Keep the faith, bruthaman!

[@tylerkobel8028]

@RockN2Country Yeah I’m glad to see the channel growing and like seeing the reactions. I’ll keep on watching.

[@carlahuff4307]

Excellent choice!

[@RockN2Country]

Thanks, Carla!

[@jesseduke694]

These guys are awesome! I love this song.

[@jesseduke694]

I'm from Iowa. I've been to Texas. I felt at home there. I felt just like I do around home. They called me yankee tho. They sed since I'm guna go home I'm just a yankee. If I would have stayed that would have made me a "damn yankee"! Haha!

[@michaelhamburg9804]

Uncle Lucius - Keep the wolves away would be a must

[@RockN2Country]

@Michael Hamburg Yes sir, I did that one a little while back. Here's the link--enjoy!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qImwoWSqlLhokJo

[@tannermartin5435]

Pedro by Buddy Brown

[@93drayno]

One of my favorites!

[@danielfolkens5639]

Watch the video and you will understand what he's singing about.

[@brennenrichards2585]

Thanks for reacting to it man!

[@Jared-xf5xl]

When he said simple man- I thought he meant simple man by charlie Daniel's band but ig skynard makes more since

[@smalltownfire]

Both good!

[@kstarktexas3387]

Don I think I have gone back and watched this video about 20 times, one of my favorite songs hands down. I like at the end you are speaking on how Texas is Texas. I would love for you to check out “Kevin Fowler-Texas Forever” That song explains quite a bit and brings a tear to my eye with Texan pride. God bless.

[@RockN2Country]

@Kstark Texas33 Just added to the list. Gonna take a while to get to it because the list is long, but I'll get there. Thanks for the rec!

[@stevenfox530]

This is just three members of the group playing. Hearing the whole band play the studio version is so much better.

[@gypsysoul5373]

Very insightful review, as always! BTW like your caps.

[@RockN2Country]

Thanks, gypsy!! Now I'm smiling bigger than I already was. :-)

[@drusmithwick7081]

Turnpike Troubadours- Every Girl

[@Puncheons84]

Anything by TT would be great

[@GrandmasGoneGamingLW]

I kept thinking their style seemed slightly familiar, and when you mentioned Creedence, I was nodding my head (and now I've gone and listened to five of my favorites from SO long ago). I was also nodding my head and had both thumbs up when you were talking about people being people, and not being offended by everything said by people who don't believe the same way you do. I agree with everything you said. Thanks for a great, thoughtful reaction. :-)

[@RockN2Country]

Good stuff, G3, and thanks for commenting the way you did (and do)!!

[@GrandmasGoneGamingLW]

@@RockN2Country Thank YOU, Don...for your wonderful commentaries. :-) I listened to a brand new song today, that I think you would love. If you would react to it, it would be super, but even if you don't, I think it will touch you deeply. It's written by the lady who sings the song, McKenzie Zamber. She and her husband Reilly make up the team "The Hound + The Fox" (one of my patreons). It's a "thinker's" song, for sure. I suppose you wouldn't call it "country," per se, but..it definitely tells a story...or two...or three...or... (also, they chose the "instrument" purposely, so add that into your conjecture). ;-) "I Love You" was just released on KZbin on February 11, 2019, as a part of their brand new "Some Say Love's Enough" album (open.spotify.com/playlist/1Jdrbh35VL5RxnPXozOTxx), though McKenzie wrote it in 2017. They also (as usual) made their own video. They also run FifGen Films (www.fifgenfilms.com/about), though I think that other than their own videos, they have kind of put that on the back burner presently...not sure about that, though I've heard that from another couple of patrons. Anyway...I think you'll enjoy their music. :-)

[@sarahscott4893]

Hey listen to Ryan Bingham.guess who's knocking on my door

[@johnosborn354]

Try the studio recording of this song. Very different production. Great song.

[@TexasMagnolia]

WOW! Awesome, great writing and sound. Today, there is still rows of houses at the prisons for Wardens and long-term, high-ranking Guards.

[@saremile]

I might have requested him before so if I have Sorry but please check out Hayes Carll..."Drunken Poets Dream" or "Bad Liver and a Broken Heart"

[@stevenme545]

Or even She Left Me for Jesus

[@757optim]

Love the theme. I'm guessing it's better from in the studio.

[@ritamead6318]

Great review and comments Don.. I learn something from you every video! About the songs and about life...

[@etb10]

Check out Heath Sanders - Bloodline. He’s a rather unknown artist who got discovered on Facebook/KZbin doing covers and just recently started making/putting out his own music. I have been listening to Bloodline on repeat for a week straight.

[@daisyclifton9784]

New subscriber and enjoying your reactions. I love all kinds of music but my preference has always been ballads. Whether it's country, r and b or rock. One of my favorite country singer is old school and his ballads never gets old for me. Jim Reeves` voice is velvety, buttery. His most well known song is "He'll Have to Go". Would love to have your reaction to his song.

[@RockN2Country]

Welcome aboard, Daisy!! I'll be hitting up a lot of ballads through the course of the channel, so we'll be going through them together. :-)

[@candicehunt6462]

I’m loving the Red Dirt and Americana reviews on your channel! Some of the best music many have never heard! This channel has also turned me on to artists I haven’t heard of before. I’d love to hear a review on Jason Eady’s Battle cry’s or Wild Eyes Serenade. Or anything by Hayes Carll or Kasey Chambers. So many others as well, but I’ll reign myself in! Keep the great reviews coming!

[@candicehunt6462]

Sorry! Wild Eyed Serenade!

[@RockN2Country]

Hi Candice--welcome to the family!! I'm glad you're liking it, and just as glad you're hearing about new artists just the same way I am. So many good ones that people know about and share with all of us on here. I'll be looking out for you from here forward! :-)

[@daisyclifton9784]

Don can you do a reaction to the Maverick's cover of "Harvest Moon". Not exactly country but the way Raul Malu, the lead singer performs it, could pass. Raul is one of the most underrated singer imho. He does sing some country songs but his rendition of Harvest Moon is just so nice and soothing.

[@RockN2Country]

Hey Daisy, will take me a while to get to it, since my list now extends out about four months!! But I'll be on the lookout for it to see if I can squeeze it in somewhere. :-)

[@tanyablalock7186]

Thank you Mr. Reaction man 💦

[@RockN2Country]

You're welcome, Miss Tanya!

[@ryseabyss9955]

Wondering when youre going to do whiskey Myers reckoning?

[@jeremylilly1054]

That's a great song! It has some pretty deep lyrics!

[@carlahuff4307]

Fantastic song!

[@hadsgarage7989]

The steel woods- Axe or All of these years. Great songs

[@jeremymaendel5846]

Maybe watch Joe Rogans comedy sketch on Texas. If you like comedy. It’s about how Texas is different.

[@DizzyDave26]

Benjamin Tod - using again

[@ericwhanger5111]

I watch you every lunch time at work. I would really really love to see you react to anything from The Steel Woods. They are a fantastic newer southern rock band that sounds awesome on the album and live.

[@Thunderchicken69]

Should have watched the music video, man does it tell a story, specifically about an old man sitting in a rocking chair in his house with a shotgun smoking a cigarette while the government is coming to take his land to build a golf course.

[@jeremygainey6438]

Check out Brent Cobb -diggin holes

[@thegamecockdude]

So I have an old school request check out goose creek symphony “talk about goose creek and other important places”

[@RockN2Country]

@thegamecockdude It's on the list now, but please be patient with me as the list is long. And welcome to. he channel!!

[@bryanadamson2855]

Such a great song and band! You're killing it with the reviews! Looking forward to hearing your take on some of my recent suggestions!

[@tupelohoney622]

Great reaction. As someone from the Deep South, that lived in Houston for 6 years, I can assure you Texas isn't Southern. Maybe East Texas has more of a Southern flavor. Texas is Texas. I think part of their independence and pride comes from the fact that they were a separate republic for 10 years. I was there during the 80's boom years; lots of transplants, especially Yankees. The most common refrain I heard was "We don't care how you did it up there, this is Texas." Salute to Texas. I had a damn good time.

[@RockN2Country]

Great story there, TH, and thanks for the info on Texas!

[@robertcarter4448]

Keith whitley react to long black limousine if it's doesn't bring a tear to your eye you don't have a soul powerful

[@Rowdyblackwell]

Would love to hear you react to any Blackberry Smoke! They are an awesome southern rock band and are really great. Any song will do!

[@Indianaisafootballschool]

Could you review 15 years in a 10 year town by Ward Davis

[@gypsysoul5373]

I would love to hear some Ward, also!

[@RockN2Country]

Hey Hoosier, welcome to the club, and that rec is on the list now!

[@Jake-do9uv]

Bed of Roses by the Statler brothers

[@Essex626]

I know it's on your list, just wanted to keep plugging Joshua Hedley's "Mr. Jukebox." It's true old-school country in a very polished style. Makes me think of Nashville, but old Nashville, or maybe Bakersfield, as opposed to the Red Dirt style that's currently the main rebellion against snap-track pop-country.

[@jodyparrish637]

I was attempting thought today and I don’t think you have hit the great Graham Parsons. He also stated out rock as a member of the Byrds and then famously turned country and of coarse dying tragically young. “The Return of Grievous Angel” is my favorite by him. Keep up the excellent, and intelligent reactions!! Love em!!

[@JackCerro]

Definitely need some Graham Parsons. Maybe Return of the Grievous Angel or Hickory Wind.

[@Puncheons84]

With the older stuff he has been reacting too I thought about something off of Sweethearts of the Rodeo .

[@W.A.R.R.]

If you watch the music video, you will see who he is talking to.

[@samshackleford6958]

You should listen to “ballad of a law abiding sophisticate” by Colter Wall.

[@davidking8532]

take a min to listen to Early Morning Shakes by Whiskey Myers.

[@huckaby0177]

Casey Donahew Band - Moving on would like to get your reaction on that

[@tanyablalock7186]

Hi sweetheart. It's me the one who has a crush on u. ❤️ I don't know if you've done White Buffalo's The Whistler @ guitar center yet. Please do you'll like it. It is solo and he has feeling. Like i do for u. Haha ✌️

[@RockN2Country]

Now this is a post I an handle, Miss Tanya! As for "The Whistler," I did a reaction to the song, but not the one at Guitar Center. Here's the link if you wanna see what I did a few months back. :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amKrZ6mZgrKJkMk

[@wyatth1786]

You should react to Dillon Carmichael “Made to be a Country boy.”

[@Seneca_creek]

Talk about buying all the coolaid, all the culture war clichés in one song.

[@isthatwhatemptymeans8222]

Ever heard of "overkill" or "running something in the ground" I guess that's something they don't understand.

[@notabot3375]

Yeah. I like this band, but this song is a cringe fest. It made me mostly stop listening to a local radio station that was usually not bad because they played this way too much. But, I had also started getting really into Isbell and to be fair, he makes a lot of other music sorta cringe worthy.

[@ericabuesing]

As a Texan I must inform you that you pronounced "Palestine" incorrectly. I know it's not that big of deal, but it made me cringe. Lol

[@saremile]

Lol I was about to say the same thing especially since its near where I grew up...

[@longrifle.]

@@ericabuesing GOD BLESS TEXAS!

[@dirtearth]

"I pledge allegiance the original way." Maybe he means without "under god" since it wasn't added during the Cold War? His Fox News education probably didn't include that.