This has been in my top ten for a long time. Such a timeless tune.
@garyarnett1220
2 жыл бұрын
I know I''ve said "great song" a few times, but this truly is a great great song. So heartfelt.
@sometimeslyrical
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my most favorite songs ever. First time I heard it was not a rainy day... it was a misty May morning, dew covering everything outside, and my bedroom window was open, and the white lilacs just below it were in bloom and filling my room with a heavenly scent. Every time I hear this song it's as if I can smell those lilacs, and every time I smell lilacs, the song plays in my head. Wonderful memory... and Brook has such an amazing voice... so deep, so soothing. Thank you for playing this, Harri!
@skyblue9515
2 жыл бұрын
You are a poet
@granjmy
Жыл бұрын
@@skyblue9515 They do have that quality.
@Scarlet99977
4 ай бұрын
Thanx for the manner in which you set the scene like a very prolific writer. That is precisely how I feel. Benton has such a masculine voice and such a profound and meaningful presentation. No one else sings it better.
@richdiana3663
2 жыл бұрын
The first time I heard this song I was actually driving through Georgia at night with the rain coming down steadily. Blew me totally away.
@ChuckHackney
4 ай бұрын
ME TOO!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
@ChuckHackney
4 ай бұрын
Jawjuh, one hell of a lonely man singing about a rainy night in his soul.
@ChuckHackney
4 ай бұрын
This is one instance when it is the perfect match of vocals with melody and sentiment. You can feel the rain and the haunting darkness and loneliness of the night in your soul. WOW. One of the moodiest songs ever. Magical.
@zinarhone7642
Ай бұрын
Brook was from South Carolina. His voice is so soothingly southern. He sounds like creamy butter melting on hot cornbread. Listening to him I'm transported to my grandparents' home in Virginia. I can hear the raindrops on the tin roof and the smell of sweet summer rain blowing through tge curtains and the screen doors.
@Cynthia...
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I love Brook Benton and this song is great . It’s just a matter of time is a great song by him too if you haven’t heard it.
@mzphillips53
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you reacted to this great Brook Benton song. I requested some Brook Benton songs several months ago. He also did a Joe South song called Don't it Make you Want To Go Home, and wonderful songs with the lovely Dinah Washington. I was a baby when he sang with Dinah we had them at home on the radio. Plus when I was about 8 he had a song about the Boll Weevils which was cute and really showed off his wonderful range. But thanks so much for playing Brook Benton. It makes this old lady's heart happy.😊😁😘
@juliethompson5160
2 жыл бұрын
The Boll Weevil Song was part of my childhood too.
@John_Chu
2 жыл бұрын
Tony Joe White's original of this is excellent, much more Southern rock/blues. But Brook's voice is incredible. One of a kind.
@zeppelinfan9360
2 жыл бұрын
Polk salad Annie 🎸☮️💕
@granjmy
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know anyone besides Brook did this song. I'll check him out. Thanks. :)
@roymoore3156
2 жыл бұрын
Music of my childhood! Thank God!!!
@microphonic2089
Жыл бұрын
Wow ! First time hearing. Great song and great singer.
@Keedeeg
Жыл бұрын
I think I would enjoy a rainy night in Georgia. I have a memory of laying on the backseat of the family car with my parents up front. We're leaving the church. The sun is about to set and this song starts to play on the radio. That's such a fee-good memory for me!
@brucehelppie6119
2 ай бұрын
this is the most popular version of the song. brook benton did a wonderful job, what a tremendous voice and delivery.
@lisarainbow9703
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites, ever since the first time I heard it, decades ago. Pure magic. Thanks , Harri.
@davidbentley145
2 жыл бұрын
Another classic...Didn't realize that he passed in 88"...What a voice...this takes me back...best wishes brother
@johnjesberger5676
2 жыл бұрын
Brook Benton. Crazy underrtated vocalist.
@pilesovinyl
2 жыл бұрын
THIS IS PERHAPS my favorite R&B song of all time. That lower register just kills me, and he had a long and distinguished career of beautiful vocal performances like this. Brook Benton was one of the all time greats period.
@ChuckHackney
Жыл бұрын
I think the most evocative song of s moody rsiny nite in your soul...of all time. Haunting and Sheer brilliance.
@jeffk2278
2 жыл бұрын
This song seems to capture those times when you're down and blue better than anything else.
@SweetThing
2 жыл бұрын
"Lord, I believe it's raining all over the world". I think Mr. Benson does the very best version of this song. There's your harmonica, Harri! This takes me back to the rainy nights in Georgia...
@Janadu
Жыл бұрын
Smooth. Gold. The voice. The strings. I've never been fond of harmonica music, but here it just fits. I was about 13 when this came out and I can remember hearing it and it was, indeed, a rainy night---in the Bronx.
@stephenlutz3907
2 жыл бұрын
This song just flows through you like a river of warm honey. I've always loved this classic.
@anjoleeeickhoff6800
Жыл бұрын
Brook Benton and this song has been a fave of mine since I was about 9 years old. My mom used to play it on the stereo! Love his voice and he’s easy on the eyes too❤
@drohegda
3 ай бұрын
Harri You know its Great when you get a chill listening to it, Thank You so Much.
@donrogers1337
2 жыл бұрын
Big fan of Brooke Benton forever. His version of this song is my favorite. This would be my first pick for lost on a desert island playlist.
@HGWTPaladin
8 ай бұрын
Thought this song great the first time I heard it when it was originally released. Brook Benton, one of the greatest singers ever.
@davidnaquin6914
Жыл бұрын
My mother loved this.
@jamescurran9002
2 жыл бұрын
I used to play this on rainy nights...lights out, raindrops shining on the window from the streetlights ....
@katherinebosse5706
2 жыл бұрын
He’s talking to me..my soul! ❤️🔥
@anthonymoore3403
2 жыл бұрын
Great artist Great song to.
@Timoeltejano
2 жыл бұрын
Here's what the writer, Tony Joe White said about this version... Direct quote, "I knew Brook, but I didn’t know he had recorded ‘Rainy Night in Georgia’ until, well, I was working in Memphis at the time, and they sent me a little 45 rpm. I’ll bet I played it 15 times without stopping. And I just thought, ‘Man, how a voice like that can just take a song and sing it that way…'
@TheOriginalRick
Жыл бұрын
I read an interview in regard to Benton's version of this song where White said that sometimes it takes another singer to show a songwriter just how the song should really be sung.
@peterbedford380
Жыл бұрын
Met Brook twice Sat in his dressing room with my wife great singer great man play him every day try his epic version of my way love the man
@supersonicsoulsupreme1414
2 жыл бұрын
I know Tony Joe White wrote this and also recorded. But Brook Benton version is filled with so much emotion when I hear this song it always brings a tear to my eyes.Just love the whole production of the song. Great choice for a reaction song✌️
@1bigrowdy
2 жыл бұрын
Actually Tony Joe White only did a demo for the song to send to Jerry Wexler at Atlantic records .3 months later Brook Bentons recording came out .When TJW heard he said he he was never really interested in the song until he heard Brook sing it he had to learn it. Thuscwasctaken from a Y T video about the song where he masterfully performs it.
@supersonicsoulsupreme1414
2 жыл бұрын
@@1bigrowdy thanks for the info. Interesting history of the record. 👍👍
@juliethompson5160
2 жыл бұрын
Hari, try It's Just a Matter of Time, Endlessly, Kiddio, The Boll Weevil Song, and his duets with Dinah Washington, Baby (You've Got What it Takes )and A Rockin Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love). Great voices!
@waldoanddenisestakes639
5 ай бұрын
I love your show and your knowledge of music and melody. This is one of my favorite songs.
@johnbrowne3950
2 жыл бұрын
I heard this song when I was very young but, for some reason, it stayed with me.
@1SECRETBILLY
2 жыл бұрын
That was fresh Harry. Anyone would be hard pressed to bring this song like he did. Great reaction
@nordogvids
2 жыл бұрын
I remember my mother playing this song when I was quite small...
@dsusan17
2 жыл бұрын
This was the last song the late great Conway Twitty recorded. He recorded it as a duet with Sam Moore. It was a great cover.
@OverandOutChief1
2 жыл бұрын
We need some Conway on here!
@johnk275
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear your reaction to this @HarriBest Reactions
@itsme_mandyp
2 жыл бұрын
This song always slows my heart rate, squelches anxiety, puts me somewhere entirely. Amazing
@suzie4417
2 жыл бұрын
💎💎💜💜💎💎 Brook Benton’s voice is so smooth, he takes you on a journey for sure - thanks for playing this Harri 🎶
@nancygarcia1323
Жыл бұрын
This the best song in the world, nothing is better❤️
@kathrynchestnut6637
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to be reminded of this wonderful song and voice. His voice is incredible.
@nancygarcia1323
2 жыл бұрын
The late great Brook Benton
@tomcollens4621
Жыл бұрын
I just love this song. Loved 8 years in Georgia. Good place. People are plus & minus. My boys went to college there & met their wives, so it is special to me.
@debramartin1583
2 жыл бұрын
A great song to slow dance to! Thanks for the reaction! You listen to the best songs!
@bobr4987
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the understated jazz guitar licks played by Cornell Dupree, who was a session musician and played on a lot of Motown recordings. Takes me back to my teen years, what a powerful song. Never knew Tony Joe White wrote the song! Now I've got to check his version as well as Ray Charles Thanks Harri !
@atombomb31458
2 жыл бұрын
One of the great american tunes.Perfect.
@dlbeal
2 жыл бұрын
Brooks Benton is one of my best childhood memories. My mom loved him and the Platters and when I hear him, it takes me back to a simpler time. Thank you Harri.
@marciv2964
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect. It's raining 🌧 tonight in Georgia
@darkbloodgt6577
2 жыл бұрын
This my jam very relaxing mostly on a rainy day
@SaverioP
Жыл бұрын
Like you, I grew up with this song because of my dad. I used to wonder why he liked to sit in the dark and listen to this, but I get it now.
@wealldieatthehandsoflovedones
2 жыл бұрын
I've walked the streets of Atlanta in the rain. And sang this song the whole time
@cindiaker5778
2 жыл бұрын
Last night was one of those rainy nights in Ga......Beautiful song !!
@peetwine4018
2 жыл бұрын
Brook's deep, smokie voice gave us countless beautiful songs for decades
@ogarcia515
2 жыл бұрын
We were privileged to enjoy Brook Benton in the 1950s and 60s on the radio. He is missed.
@TheNoncritical1
2 жыл бұрын
1970 is nmy favorite year for music, and this song is one of the reasons. Luther Tucker gave excellent sympathetic guitar accompaniment.
@tammysummerfield183
2 жыл бұрын
What a perfect song!! I’ve never heard this one! Plus GOD is answering prayers for RAIN 🌧 now its been pouring since Monday here in Florida. And its forecast through next Saturday. BEAUTIFUL SONG
@tonyx2802
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Yes. YESS!!! I love the Randy Crawford version, but his deep notes in the verse!!! 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🙏🏽
@ChuckHackney
Жыл бұрын
I heard it for the first time coming into Valdosta GA at nite. Yes, it was raining. I wanted it to play all the way to Atlanta. Sheet melodic brilliance..
@maha77
2 жыл бұрын
When I play this song, I have to play it 10-15 times before I can move on to something else
@CarolynAllen-fc2vs
6 ай бұрын
beautiful
@floorticket
Жыл бұрын
A great economy of words conveying such vivid imagery. Hard to do.
@damonhines8187
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite songs and vocal performances of all time from first hearing. I'm always happy to hear anyone perform it well. Beautiful arrangement too, top to bottom. ;>D
@sooutrageous007
2 жыл бұрын
The memories of listening to this soulful song with your daddy must be heartwarming to relive, Harri.
@pattytyndall1021
2 жыл бұрын
Lookin’ sharp, Harri! I’m commenting from Acworth, Georgia! Always enjoy your reactions!
@HarriBestReactions
2 жыл бұрын
Hope its dry in Georgia tonight?😀
@pattytyndall1021
2 жыл бұрын
@@HarriBestReactions for the most part! Rained earlier, but all good now. Hey, have you reacted to Bonnie Raitt? You’d love her song, “Gnawin’ On It”! She plays an incredible slide guitar!
@pattytyndall1021
2 жыл бұрын
Or…perhaps the Brian Setzer Orchestra “Jump Jive ‘N Wail”!
@carolinegoss856
2 жыл бұрын
Got goosebumps!
@nancygarcia1323
2 жыл бұрын
Now you can try and understand where your was at this, very nostalgic love it
@josephworthfiftiesguy
2 жыл бұрын
i use to love when this would come on the radio, circa 1970,i was 13 and have loved brook benton and this song since then
@lovewinsall77
2 жыл бұрын
Killer tune.
@kareng1821
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Harri for reacting to this song! It’s a favorite of mine, I’ve requested this to other reactors, no one has. Actually heard this driving his voice brought tears to my eyes.
@s8150f
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome song
@Zofer-1920
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your reaction. Like yourself I’d heard as a kid and enjoyed it to an extent I suppose but couldn’t appreciate it of course. I’ve been collecting music of my lifetime through the years and when I revisited this one…man this one just hits in such a way. It transports me to a certain nostalgic, warm, sad, yet comfortable state of mind. Brook’s voice is indeed is so warm. He had a Christmas tune, “This Time of the Year” and it does the same to me.
@andythrush3341
2 жыл бұрын
Pure silk!
@barryhamilton7499
2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel and this song. Beautiful voice that just washes all over you. Thanks for the review of this one.
@eileencorcoran3057
2 жыл бұрын
Love this song x
@reneewauchula
Жыл бұрын
I guess wherever you're from, that's what a rainy night you think feels like. But it's been my experience that when it rains in the evening, especially when it's warm, it feels different wherever you're at. Imagine no AC and it's been stupid hot all day and then it starts raining. The humidity rises but then when it rains enough the air cools off... It creates a relaxed peaceful feeling but if you're lonely, it just makes you melancholy.
@kevingavigan7883
2 жыл бұрын
The harmonica player is Toots Thielemans and the lead guitar is played by Cornell Dupree. Other musicians on this song include Dave Crawford on piano, Billy Carter on organ, Jimmy O'Rourke on guitar, Harold Cowart on bass, and Tubby Zeigler on drums. The orchestration was arranged and conducted by Arif Mardin.
@billgee02
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Keven for the recognition of the fine artists that contributed to this most wonderful song
@dsusan17
2 жыл бұрын
Smooth like melted Caramel. It is absolutely gorgeous. Wonderful reaction Harri
@timothymunger3186
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have been waiting so long for someone to react to this song. A true classic.
@jeffhagood9621
2 жыл бұрын
I've loved this one a long time!
@alandhopewell
Жыл бұрын
One of those lines that stabs you in the heart; "Feels like it's raining all over the world".
@johndavidson5228
2 жыл бұрын
Really like this one. Thanks, Harri.
@alipanroosendaal9503
Жыл бұрын
Scoop me out of that bucket, Harri. This just melts the soul.
@ChuckHackney
Жыл бұрын
Song sounds exactly like rain...
@jvsmith7888
2 жыл бұрын
This fine song was written by Tony Jo White from "Polk Salad Annie" fame. He wrote both songs.
@jopat1424
2 жыл бұрын
I remember my dad singing this song. One of his favorites. I live in Georgia and n.v ever get tired of hearing it.
@caryriggs5719
2 жыл бұрын
George Jones and Sam Moore from Sam & Dave do a amazing cover of this classic tune! You must hear it
@caryriggs5719
2 жыл бұрын
Actually I meant Conway Twitty and Sam Moore. My bad
@Dornie51
2 жыл бұрын
What a magic voice, brought tears to my eyes. I haven't heard this song since I was little as my mum was a fan and she was always playing records. It reminds me of another song from back in the day that he did with Dinah Washington - "You Got What it Takes" ... real music.
@kenvarnold3659
Жыл бұрын
Grew up on the edge of the deep south. Enough that I've seen evenings like this...takes me back to better days...
@danielmesery2904
2 жыл бұрын
Gold 🎵
@ocheltree1
2 жыл бұрын
Can think of so many song's I would have loved to hear this man sing with that incredible voice. It's like a warm cracklin fire on a cold night. RIP Brook. Thank's, Harri.
@gailsimmons456
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@suzannesellers7383
10 ай бұрын
It’s life and you have to play the game. Dear Lord that is painful, help us get through every day 😢
@rennyshelton
2 жыл бұрын
Three of my all time favorite songs have the word Georgia in the title. "A Rainy Night in Georgia" "Midnight Train to Georgia" "Georgia on my Mind"
@donrussell1881
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE this song.
@davidlitchke4964
2 жыл бұрын
Sadly you don't hear music like this anymore. Timeless, very special.
@v.2080
2 жыл бұрын
There are so many songs about Georgia! You must also know the song, Midnight Train to Georgia, by Gladys and The Pips! Me? I can't wait to move back north from Georgia. It is a very pretty and green State, but I am a Yankee and am missing my roots....
@jacksaintjack2844
Жыл бұрын
I can actually feel the pain and loneliness when he sings this. WOW. So special. And the harmonica..............
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