You love our country more than a lot of folks who are born and raised.. honorary American status for you!
@dorism4697
2 жыл бұрын
I am a former immigrant. I have been an American citizen for many years now, more than half my life! This song always brings tears to my eyes, absolutely beautiful! 🇺🇸❤
@pfcampos7041
Жыл бұрын
Same!
@twentyonegrams8617
Жыл бұрын
We're lucky that we somehow get good people like y'all who want to be here. Thank you for taking a chance on us. ❤
@ISAFMobius18
Жыл бұрын
And it's an honor and a privilege to have you as a fellow citizen. It's people like you that make this country amazing. So be proud of where you come from and being here.
@steveblythe3544
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being here
@steveblythe3544
Жыл бұрын
It's originally his song. And he chose to be featured
@firefighterchick
2 жыл бұрын
Lee Greenwood was the original singer for this back in 1984. It is an iconic Patriotic song. He's had 20 major record releases and 35 charted singles. A very talented person. They did a fantastic job!
@rebeccachurchbodell9004
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, he also wrote this beautiful song 🎵
@scottromer8584
Жыл бұрын
He also sang this song at Yankee Stadium, first game after Sept 11.
@beckyklepper315
Жыл бұрын
He's one of my favorites from back then, and still now. 😊
@janedc5ch319
Жыл бұрын
I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. IT KILLS me so many Americans don't love 💔 our country.
@robinr7224
2 жыл бұрын
Lee Greenwood was the original singer of this song... many years ago. He's in his 70's now and can still bring it! There's a video on the making of this video you should check out. Amazing song and reaction! Thanks for reacting to it!
@judithL3100
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely check out the making of video!
@1971tallica
2 жыл бұрын
Originally released by Lee Greenwood - May 21, 1984 .
@LaurieRein
2 жыл бұрын
He wrote this song as well.
@markalumbaugh2756
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this song by Lee Greenwood became an unofficial US Military anthem back in tge 80's.
@Diane-d3p
7 ай бұрын
Yes, Lee Greenwood wrote “God BLess the USA”! He wrote it back when the Vietnam conflict was going on and our nation was torn apart. It was meant to show support for the USA and our military. My husband was a young Marine in that hell hole, we weren’t married at the time. It was a terrible time. ♥️🇺🇸♥️
@sharonmuzik
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song hundreds of times and it still brings me to tears. I AM proud to be an American!
@laurayoung2280
2 жыл бұрын
Me too😍
@lisasharf1442
Жыл бұрын
Same. Tears and chills.
@timothypeterson4781
2 жыл бұрын
You're a better American than many my friend.
@Missilynn
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@parsifal40002
7 ай бұрын
This song makes me proud to be an American. America isn't perfect no country is but I'm still glad and proud to be an American. Thank you for a great reaction.
@stracymcclellan363
Жыл бұрын
O LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, PLEASE BLESS OUR USA!!!
@kapulanir.5
2 жыл бұрын
Lee Greenwood wrote this song & asked Home Free to collab with him & he said it was the first time he felt like he could do what he wanted with his own song cuz he knew Home Free could hold their own with the melody...this song actually became very popular after 9/11 & as Americans we are very proud of this song...almost as much as the National Anthem
@Almcingrid3663
2 жыл бұрын
This brings me to tears. This is what America is supposed to be. Sadly, it’s dying every day but, there are those of us that still feel this way about our country.
@barbaratomlinson9519
2 жыл бұрын
After seeing a lot of your reactions I hereby name you an honorary American! Keep it up!!!
@minneyruth
2 жыл бұрын
This version pumps you up and it's powerful. I'm happy you liked it 😊
@jerryhodges279
Жыл бұрын
I was on board the USS midway when Bob hope did a Christmas special and I watched Lee greenwood sing this song on the hanger deck, very powerful
@dannydavis1659
2 жыл бұрын
I have loved this song since Lee Greenwood released it back in 1984. He was 77 years old when they filmed this. You were so right that it came out at a time during the pandemic when we really needed the pick me up.
@melissacaddell2604
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. I have lots ved this since Lee Greenwood put it out. So patriotic. It makes u burst out with pride. I always want to sing along. I loved this collaboration. Thank u.
@Michelle_Crn
2 жыл бұрын
God Bless the USA!!!
@kareng1894
2 жыл бұрын
Just love what they all did together here. Thank you ^_^
@usmadgirl3074
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why they call it the US Air Force Band. It's actually the US Air Force "Singing Sergeants" NOT a band! Loved your "patriotic" reaction! I've probably watched this video at least 200 times & it gives me goosebumps & teary eyes every time. I've been a patriotic American for a long time (not as long as Lee Greenwood) but sadly, most of the foreign reactors I watch are more patriotic than half our country's brainwashed citizens!
@louisetemples7011
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Craig! Thank you for this AMAZING song and video! Home Free and Mr Greenwood won Telly awards for this performance. Prior to the award presentation it had gone viral and amassed over 200 million views in a very short time. Telly awards are the association that presents recognition of excellence for videos from all platforms on social media. It's a really big deal just to be nominated and a great honor especially to win. Home Free are simply Phenomenal in everything they do and moreover incredibly awesome human beings and wonderful gentlemen. I'm so proud of them and truly love and appreciate them so much! I'm thankful for what they've brought to my life. I also appreciate the hard work that you do for your channel and the care and respect you show to the artists. God bless and sending love from South Georgia USA ♥️😀🍟
@lindasanford-buttermore2886
4 ай бұрын
My son is in his 19th yr with the Navy. When I see him in his white uniform and listen to this it makes me cry
@randykillman6475
2 жыл бұрын
Lee Greenwood wrote this song. The first album it appears on is his 1984 album You've Got a Good Love Comin'. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart when originally released in the spring of 1984, and was played at the 1984 Republican National Convention with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in attendance, but the song gained greater prominence during the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991 as a way of boosting morale. As a result of its newfound popularity, Greenwood re-recorded the track for his 1992 album American Patriot. The popularity of the song rose again sharply after the September 11 attacks and during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the song was re-released as a single, re-entering the country music charts at No. 16 and peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart in 2001. A new version of the song was recorded in 2003 and released as "God Bless the U.S.A. 2003." Truly amazing is that Lee was about 77 years old at the time of this recording. His voice is truly amazing especially at this age
@judydavis7993
2 жыл бұрын
There really are some wonderful voices in that US Air Force group. I can never hear this song without feeling American patriotic pride. We don't need a band because we have Adam who is a one man human drum kit complete with jet fly over sound at the end. He is so talented. Lee Greenwood also sings Between a Rock and a Heartache that HomeFree had released a cover of recently, and Dixie Road which is very good. It's been said that Lee can play the saxophone. Thanks for your great reaction. 🥰
@MommaBird52
2 жыл бұрын
It was the Singing Sergeants of the Air Force Band. Lee wrote this song. He is 79 and still kills that song. There is a video on the making of this video that you may be interested in checking out. One thing some people miss is the fly-over sound from the Ruppster at the end. I live on base at NAS Pensacola, Home of Naval Aviation and the Blue Angels so that fly-over is so familiar to me. I love this version of God Bless the USA!
@johnbattles1002
Жыл бұрын
Pensacola has great memories for me. In the early 80's, my wife (before she was my wife) and I were teachers at a Christian school in Georgia. Our teaching staff attended a teacher's conference at Pensacola Christian College the summer of 1983, and while there, I proposed to her on Pensacola Beach. For some strange reason, she said yes! Lol! Years later, 2003-2007, our daughter attended Pensacola Christian College. When we would go visit her, we always went to the naval museum, and we saw the Blue Angels a couple of times. It was all so very awesome and inspiring! Thank you sincerely for your service, and God Bless the USA!
@ArleneAdkinsZell
2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you enjoyed it, Adam did an amazing job and his 'fly over' at the end was amazing.
@richb313
2 жыл бұрын
Darren Rust the guy you saw at the console convinced Lee to really go for it and he sure did making this the very best version of this song out there.
@rebeccagibbs8794
2 жыл бұрын
"Wow, just, WOW"! You spoke the truth, best description ever! 🤗
@marlinbig401
2 жыл бұрын
God bless the USA original,,,see IT
@jamesanderson7407
2 жыл бұрын
We used lee Greenwood’s ( GOD bless the USA when we graduated from boot camp.
@cindyfox622
Жыл бұрын
I remember this song it was before Perian Gulf War and our news paper and radio gave a address we could letters to our troops. We didn't know who would receive them(man or woman) sending our support praying for them return home safely. I say we because where I worked we all sent letter's not knowing who would get them but it didn't matter! 🇺🇸
@connieedknowles
3 ай бұрын
I LOVE that this song is being played. My 5th great-grandfather fought in what we Americans call the American Revolution. He was captured by the British in the battle of Charleston Bay & held in the bottom of a British Ship, shackled & chained for 9 months. I think of him every time I hear this song. It makes me proud that his suffering bought my freedom.
@seanjohnson6186
2 жыл бұрын
I saw several comments about Lee Greenwood being the original singer of this which is true. However I missed seeing any mention of Lee Greenwood writing this song which is also true. The first album this song was in 1984 nearly 40 years ago. My how time flies. I can remember this being played on the radio for a long time, I still here it every once in awhile and it still makes me want to stand up and sing at the top of my lungs. Unfortunately I can only sing when I am alone because I can’t carry a tune.
@cavamom
2 жыл бұрын
I think Lee Greenwood sounds better than ever and this is now my favorite version by far. I so enjoy your reactions. Even though you’re not American, your a valued member of the Home Fry family, so you kinda are. 😂❤
@miamidolphinsfan
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Taylor, in this country, we just witnessed how your country shows it's loyalty & patriotism, through the passing of your beloved (worldwide) Her Majesty, The Queen. In the US we don't have a central figure to draw us together, but we do have our country, and we do love our USA despite all our infighting....trust me if outside folks tried to do something we rally together to fight the common enemy.
@karentrupp3746
2 жыл бұрын
By the way Lee Greenwood also wrote this song
@sandydunlap414
2 жыл бұрын
I was blessed to be at a concert when Lee Greenwood introduced this song ( it was not on the radio yet). Then about 10 years later I was at Ft. Campbell as the troops returned from Somalia. The Governor and a couple of other people have their speeches then Lee Greenwood stepped up to the podium to sing this song! When he finished the song, the families were reunited with their heroes! Still brings tears to my eyes thinking about that morning!
@jeaniehorton5964
Жыл бұрын
If you are an American this version will definitely give you chills and bring a tear to your eye. Amazing song!!👍❤️❤️🥹🥲
@chrisholland6052
2 жыл бұрын
Technically it wasn't the actual Air Force Band, but a vocal group from the band called the Singing Sargents. And yes their voices are incredible. Wonderful reaction, greatly appreciated.
@ntracefan
2 жыл бұрын
9/11 happened on a Tuesday and the following Friday (9/14 )we raced in Memphis Tennessee and when we got to the race track they were playing over the loud speakers God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood and it was played many times that night. Such a patriotic time in the USA
@themominator4745
2 жыл бұрын
Craig, our USAF has a smaller band within them called MAX IMPACT that has videos you can view on YT. They ROCK. Other than this song of his, my favorite of Lee's is It Turns Me Inside Out.
@judithL3100
2 жыл бұрын
You can’t ever hear this song without getting chills! Home Free covered this back when Chris Rupp was still with them, too. It is filmed in front of Mt.Rushmore. Also, a beautiful version!
@karentrupp3746
2 жыл бұрын
They played this song when I became an American citizen, very emotional
@psynetFM
Жыл бұрын
Nice, I bet that was a great experience. We sang this song quite a bit in elementary school. All of the patriotic/pledge of allegiance stuff pretty much completely stopped in high school though.
@mikeciboroski3849
Жыл бұрын
Lee greenwood has been performing since the late 70s
@Graniepanies
2 жыл бұрын
Love your reactions &I am one of your patreons. Please checkout AUSTIN BROWN “BRING HIM HOME”
@terryhopkins1466
2 жыл бұрын
Lee wrote and performed this song for 40 years through good times and bad.
@lisac.346
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see ur reaction. Check out "Listen To The Music" it's very uplifting. From North Carolina USA #homefries
@deborahdanhauer8525
2 жыл бұрын
The most impressive thing to me was Adam Rupp with those amazing drums! This was Lee Greenwood’s song from back in the day. It’s a favorite patriotic song of a lot of Americans. The voices of the military band were beautiful!🐝🤗❤️
@carolchatham7766
2 жыл бұрын
🔥 colab great reaction been waiting on a few of there's lol try LOVE TRAIN
@marlahudgins7038
2 жыл бұрын
LEE GREENWOOD is the original writer and singer of this song..Did you hear ADAM RUPP, the beat-boxer do the sound of the jets flying by?
@Rod-Wheeler
2 жыл бұрын
America's second National Anthem!
@karylbelitz6704
Жыл бұрын
I tear up EVERYTIME I hear this song!
@johnthegreek5836
2 жыл бұрын
Great great awesome cover and it’s cool that Lee Greenwood and the United States Air Force band are included
@JoanN63
2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful collaboration with Lee Greenwood and The United States Air Force band. One by one such beautiful voices which match so well with the voices of Home Free. The fact that Lee Greenwood remains the center of attention I think shows a lot of respect for this great singer. But Adam Rupp tops it off with his incredible beatboxing/vocal percussion/vocal sounds. He is inhuman. I'm not American either, but Dutch, Yet I felt it too
@mjackson780
2 жыл бұрын
If you get the chance please react to "Brothers" and "Listen to the Music". Check out on Austin's solo channel, he and Rob singing " Nessun Dorma". I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
@mgday933
2 жыл бұрын
Exact reaction I expected from you! It's Lee Greenwood's song. 👏 👏 👏
@deborahlewis656
2 жыл бұрын
5th generation air force here( I served in Alaska)🇺🇸
@TheBachBabe
2 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to this song since it was released and it has never failed to bring tears to my eyes. Great reaction.
@brendagrothier967
2 жыл бұрын
And to think this was put together during quarenteen.
@klancykat
2 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for you to react to this song, I knew you would love it.
@markrindt8730
Жыл бұрын
Well said my good man. This rendition is very emotional charged that absolutely moves me every time I hear it. I chose to listen to this song with new listeners because I draw even more emotions by watching your reaction.. and I say, WELL DONE👍👍👍
@gatorbayou17
2 жыл бұрын
I'm old enough to remember how great it was when the original was popular, but this version, WOW
@DewayneGore
2 жыл бұрын
I love Home Free, but Lee Greenwood is a Country Music Legend. I saw him live in Salinas California in 1986 while stationed in the Army out there. He bought 10,000 tickets out of his pocket and donated them to the USO, who, in turned sold them at low cost to us on base and the proceeds went to their charities. He sounds as great today as he did back then.
@JFord1234
2 жыл бұрын
Lee Greenwood....(Inside Out) check it out great song
@sherikuykendall2621
2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you listened to this. We do love America. This is Lee Greenwood's song he wrote and sang years ago...At all remember it.
@SA-hf3fu
2 жыл бұрын
Just went to a Home Free concert in Spokane and it was really good! Loved seeing/hearing them live. I enjoy your reactions. 🤩
@hannahlouisahenderson3144
2 жыл бұрын
A heartfelt reaction as always ❤ Please could you react to Angel Flight by Radio tower remix?
@chrismorin1318
2 жыл бұрын
This is Lee Greenwood's song! He wrote it, recorded it and it's be re- released in several occasions. This version is special because after decades of basically singing it the same way, Lee was able to let others take over the basics and he could add those extra special adlibs! I remember when this song originally came out. And ever since it's been such a patriotic song and I never cease to feel pride in my country when it's played. And when Adam strikes up that military snare, I lose it! He does it in Traveling Soldier too! He just hits that perfect cadence and it brings me to tears every time! Thank you for such a beautiful reaction!
@leslieoneal4464
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely watch the "Behind the Scenes" video for this! You'll appreciate the video even more. 👍💕
@aletmartins6940
2 жыл бұрын
Lee Greenwood wrote the song.
@rickfranz6072
2 жыл бұрын
Sitting here with tears coming out of both eyes once again. This group of people do it to me, no matter how many times I watch it. Thank you so much for your review. Just an old Air Force Vet!
@leoteri
2 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing video and reaction! Please check out the original from Lee Greenwood. 🥰🥰🥰
@Dailygal
Жыл бұрын
Love your reaction to this. And LOVE your sky blue eyes.❤❤❤
@jillsample1846
Жыл бұрын
The song makes me cry for our country! God Bless the USA. God given voices!! Wow!!
@THESALUTINGMARINEFAN
2 жыл бұрын
Gives me goosebumps every single time ❤ God bless 🇺🇸 and 🇬🇧
@BobSmith-vg3kh
7 күн бұрын
Oh, come on. We can make you American. There is a video on You Tube of his first introduction of this song. The song & video were first made in the 70s. Ronald Reagan was the first President to have it performed for him in the 80s and the song is sung by Greenwood at every Trump rally or event, sometimes live but topically recorded. Apparebtly Greenwood has written numerous songs, this has had the most traction & longevity.
@DewayneGore
2 жыл бұрын
Anywhere this song is played in the USA, within seconds you will see cigarette lighters come out being held up in the air, swaying to the beat of the music.
@chrismorin1318
2 жыл бұрын
And nowadays it's cell phones with their flashlight app turned on. I love either one or both! 🇺🇸❤
@rheahinshaw7471
Жыл бұрын
The Air Force Singing Seargents are considered part of the Air Force Band.
@lindanearing4710
2 жыл бұрын
What could be better than Home Free, Lee Greenwood and the Singing Sergeants? Everything about this is fabulous. Lee Greenwood is the writer and original artist of this song as well as a country music legend. (Between A Rock and A Heartache is one of his songs that Home Free has covered, as well). Adam killed the beat boxing/vocal percussion. The "jet fly over" effect he did at the end was inspired and brilliant. Glad you enjoyed this. Great reaction!
@pageribe2399
2 жыл бұрын
Whoa! WOW!
@VondaK14u
7 ай бұрын
I needed to hear this today after what our country is going through!!!
@janewinn3471
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service
@lynboxer2920
Жыл бұрын
You have a fan Mr,Taylor!!! THANK YOU FOR NOT STOPING THE VIDEO, YOU GIVE US A CHANCE TO SEE IT FIRST!!! Then talk about it afterwards!!! 🦅🗽♥
@lindamartinez3280
Жыл бұрын
I only subscribe to you and a couple other reactors...you are always so spot on with your reactions...Lee Greenwood has been a favorite of mine for YEARS...Please listen to Lee Greenwood, "It turns me inside out"...beautiful song....he is so awesome..any song he sings, he puts his whole heart into them...will be waiting ....
@texasproud2049
2 жыл бұрын
This song brings tears to my eyes....President Trump plays this song as his walk out song at his rallies and it is special when Lee Greenwood sings it live at Trump rallies once in while. I am proud to be an American and pray for God's blessings for America and the world.
@sag2horses
Жыл бұрын
SINGING SARGEANTS
@xScooterAZx
5 ай бұрын
Ya know,It's Lee Greenwood featuring Home Free. Lee invited them to do this with him. Lee is the first singer. He was 77 when they did this.
@meemermarie1977
2 жыл бұрын
I luv led greenwoods song “ring on her finger”
@robinmentzer7974
2 жыл бұрын
Great song, Lee Greenwood still sounds amazing even after all these years. As far as I am concerned you are an honorary American!
@TheWynch
2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you liked this song. I am proud to be an American, regardless of troubled times and social upheaval, when Americans get punched we get tough, all of us and stand together as one. This song brings that Patriotism to light.
@southernenigma3427
2 жыл бұрын
How much more patriotic can you get? I loved the original of this song and I love this version as well. I didn't care too much for the "fly over" at the end. I think they went over the top just a bit but it was done for patriotism and that's fine by me! Loved your reaction.
@mgday933
2 жыл бұрын
So happy you did this one. 💓
@jankreps5115
2 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful collaboration Lee Greenwood who wrote this 40 some years ago at home free and the US Air Force band!! You must watch the video the making of this song! The credits producer Darren Ross with having the opportunity To add more phrases to his song!! It was so nice to see two country boys Darren Russ and Lee Greenwood talk about what the USA means to them! I think you’d really enjoy it!! Great reaction
@Diane-d3p
7 ай бұрын
You probably have been informed already about Lee Greenwood. He wrote this song!
@deborahlewis656
2 жыл бұрын
Fyi: my daddy served 30 years in air force band( he's my hero)rip ron parsons😪😪🇺🇸👍
@marieteri0505
2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction as always! This collaboration of this song is amazing! Thank you for reacting to this one! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 You are more patriotic than some Americans.
@susansundaram6737
2 жыл бұрын
Great watching you react to this patriotic video. This was recorded in the locations noted as the HF guys came on. I actually heard Lee Greenwood sing with our local symphony a number of years ago. I would suggest you go through the entire CD they released with patriotic songs. Also, you have to hear Austin and Rob sing Nessum Dorma. Not sure how many of HF's songs you have reacted to at this point but if you do all of the HF songs plus their individual efforts you might need to do one a day for maybe a year. Be well.
@KeatingChick
2 жыл бұрын
Lee Greenwood wrote and sang this song. It makes me cry every time I hear it. It's played along with the National Anthem at rodeos too. If you listen again, at the very, very end. you'll hear Adam making the sound of a jet flying over.
@robinmahan8814
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! One of my favorite Lee Greenwood songs was Ring on her finger, and time on her hands. It was an 80's song, and excellent!
@jeanettesmith765
2 жыл бұрын
This was good even though I prefer Lee singing by himself. Check out Lee Greenwood singing "Hopelessly Yours", a great duet with Suzy Boggus.
@joannlandrum6171
Жыл бұрын
I believe for most people in my age bracket (62) this song is most recognizable due to the Gulf War (1991). During that time period, this song was played practically non stop, both here and in Kuwait. My younger brother served with the Marine Corp in Kuwait during the Gulf War and he told me the US troops heard this song almost continuously. While most Americans already knew this song, I think it took on a whole new meaning for us in 1991 and there after.
@lianabaddley8217
Жыл бұрын
Yes! My Oldest sister was stationed in Germany during Desert Storm. I was in 10th grade. I still think of her every time I hear this song. The Tears flow every time! Still. So proud she decided to sign on the Line. Our whole Family is now also so proud of her daughter. My Niece just chose to sign on That Line a couple of months ago. She is excited to serve This Country wherever it may take her.
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