Home Free (Don McLean) - American Pie REACTION & BREAKDOWN by Modern Life for the 70's Mind
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2 жыл бұрын"American Pie" by Home Free Ft. Don McLean is out now! Listen/Stream/Buy at smarturl.it/AmericanPieHF 🇺🇸🥧 I was blown away by this version of such a classic song. Definitely a MUST listen.
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@Wulfbear 2 жыл бұрын
The biggest testament to Home Free's quality at this point is that legendary musicians are happy to team up with them. In this case, wow, just a fantastic performance!
@BradYaateeh. 3 ай бұрын
The best line I have read about this version is " An incredible masterpiece of a timeless masterpiece."
@glennspreeman1634 2 жыл бұрын
when you have two basses and two or three tenors, there's flexibility that is pure luxury and luxurious harmony. Adam, I guess, almost passed out trying to do almost every possible percussion!
@bobbie1st 2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that Don McLean is a home fry or we may never have had this masterpiece. And maybe it's not faster, we are just 50 years older and our brains work 50 years slower?
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
LOL! THAT'S IT!!!!
@sag2horses Жыл бұрын
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@ericpotter4657 2 жыл бұрын
Tim Foust (Low Dude) sang the 4th verse, he just did not go as low as he can. Tim has a 5 octave range an can sing from bass upto tenor. A Dire Straights cover of Brothers In Arms is a powerful song that shows off Tim and Adam Chance’s very low range. I highly recommend it. We are show your and mine ages because we know who Paul Lynne was.lol
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't even realize it was him. Damn. He looked different to me. Oh well. Sounded great then. HA
@billkacvinsky988 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Tim Foust (low dude) looked different from 'Man Of Constant Sorrow' because of beard trim and haircut (with a bit of silver showing).
@melissabrinkley4997 2 жыл бұрын
Great review...I highly recommend going down the Home Free rabbit hole...Brothers In Arms is bone chilling and Hopelessly Hoping (Crosby Stills Nash) is simple and pure harmony. How Great Thou Art is one of my personal favorites!
@krystalbernier234 2 жыл бұрын
I know who Paul Lynne was- center square. I may be 41, but being raised by my grandparents has caused me to have a older soul. I grew up on Hee Haw, Lawrence Welk, Love Boat and listening to anything from Elvis to Johnny Cash to Jim Reeves.
@SBQDawn 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind yeah he cut his hair towards the end of quarantine because he said he wasn't ready to be long grey haired or Willie just yet LOL
@belinda9696 2 жыл бұрын
Don is 76 years old now and the song had its 50th Anniversary . Don asked Home Free to do this for the Anniversary. He still has a great voice too. They and Don also won Telly awards for this video and Don finally got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last year and invited Home Free to sing as they presented the star.
@TheRealXesc 2 жыл бұрын
50th anniversary of the song, Don McLean asked Home Free to celebrate the song with him. Don is a true Home Fry himself. ('Home Fries' is the name of Home Free's followers - we're proud to be called that) They've performed together since 2000, 22 years on the road now (Although Adam Chance replaced the founder Chris Rupp in 2016) The members are (Using your experience with Man of Constant Sorrow as a reference. Time stamps in this video: 06:51 : Adam Chance (Called 'Chance'), Jaw Harp in "Man of Constant Sorrow". Baritone, Bass when Tim is Leading in song. 10:31 : Austin Brown, lead/high tenor, lead singer in "Man of Constant Sorrow" 11:46 : Rob Lundquist, 2nd/harmony tenor, he did the rap/scratch effect at the end of "Man of Constant Sorrow" 13:01 : Tim Foust, Basso Profundo (Deep Bass), he did ... well, the bass in Man of Constant Sorrow, but be not fooled, his vocal range spans over 5 octaves, you will see... Adan Rupp has no solo in this song, but you see him all the time, beatboxer, 2x world champion beat boxer, but also has a beautiful singing voice, when not beatboxin. No-monica and rythm in Man of Constant Sorrow. If you like to hear their version of oldie goldies, they have worked with Kenny Rogers (Children, Go Where I Send Thee), Oak Ridge Boys (Elvira), Alabama (Christmas in Dixie), Lee Greenwood (God Bless the USA), there are so many. Dig in, you'll love it :)
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
That was a lot! Thanks so much for all of that.
@raulnishizaka7909 2 жыл бұрын
In fact, was Tim who asked Don to cover his song. I heard an interview where Don himself told this story.
@shercahn 2 жыл бұрын
What Raul said and also as much as we want to believe it and believe he could do it, Adam is not a 2x world champion. The beat box competitions were National ones here in the US. One was Chicago and I forget the other.
@ruthcurfman7532 2 жыл бұрын
Well explained, and good suggestions for follow up songs.
@MyLorissa 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Charlie Daniels too-its just not a very well known video.
@WearingTheArmor 2 жыл бұрын
If you want the total Tim Foust experience, look up the two videos he has done for his new doo-wop album, "Pieces of Me". They are "Come Go With Me" and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay". Tim does ALL vocals and sounds in these. Mind-blowing.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, a couple people have said that. Definitely will! Thanks.
@carold.8782 2 жыл бұрын
I love those!
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
@@carold.8782 I'll definitely get to one of his at some point here. Thanks!
@chuckyost6973 2 жыл бұрын
Brother, soon I'll be 71 yrs old. I LOVE these kids! Don asked them to do this for the 50th Anniversary of the song! It's clear why!! Kenny Rogers, Oak Ridge Boys and Alabama have all done collaborations with them. I confess, I've become a Home Fry.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I'm probably one video away from being all in myself. You've got a couple years on me, so just give me a bit to catch up. ;)
@carold.8782 2 жыл бұрын
You will find the Home Fries are avid fans and happy to support the reactions to their music! Home Free has been around for something like 16 years with a couple of changes of singers. I was going to comment about your "Low Dude" singing his verse too, as his higher voice is so beautiful you wouldn't recognize it as being the same person! Others have mentioned his range too. I really enjoy watching Home Free break people's minds! lol Enjoy the rabbit hole!
@cjsjr249 2 жыл бұрын
For another iconic collaboration, check out Home Free with Lee Greenwood and the USAF band doing God Bless the USA... it's incredible. Great reaction!
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Will do.
@dogsoldiertoo1099 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Also Elvira with the Oakridge Boys and Children Go Where I Send Thee with Kenny Rogers.
@randyhawley7202 2 жыл бұрын
This was done for the 50th anniversary of the song. Don McLean knows that it is iconic in American culture, and is very careful with the song as it is also his legacy. It is quite a thing that he chose to do this at this time with Home Free. And they did a beautiful, beautiful job.
@minneyruth 2 жыл бұрын
If you wanna hear some low notes check out Brothers in Arms and Ring of fire. The low guy Tim did have a vers lol he was the 4th guy singing. Tim has a 5 octave range. ❤
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm sure I'll hear more! Looking forward to it.
@lynnriddell9632 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Agree with Ruth; Tim does a fabulous job in Brothers in Arms
@GaryLBlakeley 2 жыл бұрын
They do a duo with the Oak Ridge Boys doing Elvira. Absolutely amazing. You can see how much fun the two different groups are having recording this song. Elvira is a must see by them.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wirelessmikedj7784 2 жыл бұрын
Thats the rabbit hole of Home Free...so many styles/genres of music, all with their own touch. Their collaborations, like this one, pay such homage to the original artist, yet they add their flare. Don reached out to them to do this collaboration for the 50th anniversary and asked Home Free to sing on location when his star was revealed in Los Angelos...the first time I believe that has happened. Check out "God bless the USA ft. Lee Greenwood and the Army Singing Sergeants" for another awesome and powerful collaboration with the original artist.
@billkacvinsky988 2 жыл бұрын
This video was released on the 50th anniversary of Don Mclean's original release. FEB 2021..the boxes were because of quarantines...all were filmed in different locales..then post production did their magic.
@miamidolphinsfan 2 жыл бұрын
Not exactly. The original was released Oct 24th, 1971, and Feb 3rd was the 62nd anniversary of the plane crash (Feb 3rd, 1959) that killed Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly & the Big Bopper. That is the date referred to in the song as the day the music died.
@leadabo 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you will need to listen several times and probably a few more times after that 😉 Welcome aboard Home Fry
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Already have. Like it more and more. These guys have some serious vocal cords.
@brendagrothier967 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back to playing Home Free again. Another suggestion....they dropped a cover of Unchained Melody.....amazing. Home Free is MUCH more than a country vocal band.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
There are a number of their songs that I'll be reacting to. Too good to pass up!
@autaum6536 2 жыл бұрын
Bounce away....that's what a reaction is......
@dagmar.6954 2 жыл бұрын
Love this remake of this classic song. Can't believe it came out 50 years ago. Don McLean still has a good voice for his age. And love hearing all the guys take a turn in a verse. Poor Adam had to do such a long stretch of beatboxing but he nailed it. Think the song is about 8 min. long. Don McLean just received his Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame recently & Home Free was invited to sing a portion of this song there. What an honor for them.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt, this song is in my top 10 of the best classic rock songs. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Glad I was finally able to view it because there's been so much talk about it. Thanks for listening!
@dagmar.6954 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Tim Foust (low dude) did the last verse but he used his mid range & not the low bass. He doesn't just throw it in for show if the song does not call for it.
@catchersmom16 2 жыл бұрын
Home Free sang a snippet of this during Don's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame reveal, Weird Al also spoke in tribute as well.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I'll have to see if I can find that anywhere.
@marciaramirez3791 2 жыл бұрын
One of the many, many reasons I'm such a "Home Fry" is Home Free's unselfishness when they do collaborations with other singers and groups. They take a back seat to their guests. This was recorded during the pandemic, each singer was recorded separately. Loving your reactions to our guys, can't wait to see your reactions to many more of their varied covers and originals.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. That's a good way to put it.
@melissakay6143 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree; each of their voices is very distinct and as Home Fries 🍟 we can tell pretty much who is singing without looking. It's fun to guess who is going to be the lead or chorus each song with all that talent in one group! I remember Rich Little on that TV show doing impressions. I was the youngest so I was the T.V. remote for old black and white set. Long, long time ago is right. 🙂
@DyvmSlorm 2 жыл бұрын
I believe Don approached HF to do this for the 50th anniversary after he heard (about) Home Free. What I love about Home Free is they are singers that focus on presenting a song rather than singers focused on singing amazing vocals (and don't get me wrong, they have amazing voices). That would be why you didn't hear Tim as much. One other note is that this was filmed during a covid wave and they were all recorded in separate areas.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Good call on Don's part! LOL
@ShyAnn291 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah vocal gymnastics can get annoying.
@denise_landry 2 жыл бұрын
That is also ONE of the main reasons I love Home Free too. Excellent exlanation!
@DyvmSlorm 2 жыл бұрын
@@shercahn I knew someone had reached out to HF. Thanks for the correction!
@deborahgrimmer1673 2 жыл бұрын
the low dude (Tim) was singing at the end but in a higher octave. He has a five octave range.. he even goes higher in Mayday! This group is totally awesome. with many surprises. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole
@billkacvinsky988 2 жыл бұрын
Recommend your next HF video be 'How Great Thou Art', performed in the Austrian Alps. You mentioned that perhaps Home Free and Don Mclean may not blend well. After you explore more Home Free and discern their capability to perform all genre (pop/rock/folk/country/R&B/Broadway/medleys/mashups/comedy) their covers are really upgrades.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to figure that out!
@dawnjaekel392 2 жыл бұрын
Now that you've heard a little country and folk/rock from Home Free, I'd like to suggest (for even more variety) some sea shanties? Sea Shanty Medley by Home Free. For bass from Tim, try RIng of Fire and Hillbilly Bone. For heart-rending tenor, listen to When A Man Loves A Woman by Home Free and Unchained Melody (Austin Brown's youtube channel). Since you mentioned you also liked Chance's voice (first Home Free member to sing a verse in American Pie), listen to Home Free's cover of Born In The USA. Welcome to Home Free! These guys will never fail to delight and amaze you.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people have been asking for Brothers in Arms. Unchained Melody sure intrigues me since I love that song.
@dawnjaekel392 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Home Free just released their cover of Unchained Melody, so you'll have two choices, when you decide you want to react. Austin did his solo of the song last year.
@joanwharff6483 2 жыл бұрын
This was the 50th anniversary of “AMERICAN PIE”… for 76 years old…he sounds AWESOME ‼️. Hard to believe 😵💫😳‼️. And, yes, it’s the full version..8 1/2 minutes ‼️. Adam, the beat boxer, said he almost passed out it was so long 😵💫😳‼️ But, he did an amazing job ‼️. A note on Adam…he actually took drum lessons to make himself look like he’s actually “playing drums” 🙃🥰‼️ He plays a mean “harmonica” without a harmonica 🥰👍🥰‼️. He does a great solo in “WORKIN FOR A LIVIN”. Of course he’s Killer ‼️
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
That guy definitely has serious skills.
@billkacvinsky988 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind There are three YT videos of Adam Rupp (tenor/beatboxer) performing his various instrments/drumkit 'sounds'. Perhaps another reaction from you is in order??
@JohnBare747 5 ай бұрын
Don wanted to do a 50 year tribute to American Pie and chose Home Free because they "understand harmony!" They polished this 50 year old classic to something shiny again. COVID made them do it mostly remotely. Only Tim, Austin and Don were in the studio at the same time. Thank them and thank Don...
@jamessceeles4397 Жыл бұрын
I had the fortune to see and hear Don McLean at the Jerusalem Theatre in 1980 while serving as Marine Security Guard in Jerusalem (1979 to 1981) he was phenomenal then and still has a great voice. Great collaboration with Home Free a fresh take on old memories I wouldn't want to have missed this cover or new rendition.🙏🏻🇺🇸🇮🇱🥃✝️🕎👍🏽
@babyfry4775 2 жыл бұрын
Don sounded great for 75! I believe he sought out Home Free for the remake. It’s so good. This was done during Covid so hence the separate boxes but they remind me of shadow boxes you keep your memories in. I loved the video with the black and white film in those boxes. Don recently got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and invited Home Free to LA to sing the song with him. They were delighted to do so. Such a great rendition. Home Free has also collaborated with Kenny Rogers, Alabama, Oak Ridge Boys, and others. They’re known for their amazing harmonies. Paul Lynde (or Don) for the block….hahahaha yeah I remember! Good reaction Bob. Tim Foust is the bass. He has short hair in this one. Long hair throughout until Covid and he couldn’t get to the hairdresser so he cut his hair and let the gray show. Try Brothers in Arms, Helplessly Hoping, One Man Band.
@teresacartwright5406 Жыл бұрын
Don McLean asked Home Free how they wanted him to do the song and their answer was to sing it any way he liked, that they'd adapt to him. I've seen collaborations they've done with The Oak Ridge Boys, Jeffrey East and others and I love the way they're so respectful of the song and the other artists. I think the age in Don McLean's voice adds a particular poignancy to the song.
@ShyAnn291 2 жыл бұрын
Your dancing made me smile, don’t ever feel weird about dancing!!
@miamidolphinsfan 2 жыл бұрын
Chair dancing is a must listening to Home Free, your body just does it on its own !!!
@ShyAnn291 2 жыл бұрын
@@miamidolphinsfan of course!!
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
LOL. Used to dance a lot in my younger days. Lost that talent years ago. Ha
@tammydodge388 2 жыл бұрын
Technically speaking there are 2 low dudes in Home Free. Adam Chance sings bass and baritone and did the first verse. Tim Foust is whom I believe you are referring to as "Low Dude" sang the last verse. Tim has a 5-octave range! I'm quite sure you would love his new solo album that is him singing doo-wop and does all the parts! It is good to hear a reaction from someone from my generation who heard the song when it was new. I think we have a completely different appreciation for it. Home Free pays homage to the older music with such respect. They have done songs with Alabama, the OakRidge Boys, Kenny Rodgers and they also did an anniversary rendition of "God Bless the USA" with Lee Greenwood. Lee sounds incredible as well. Keep a tissue handy though, it is very moving.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
You said that perfectly. They really do...and that's based on only two songs that I've heard. Yea, I blew it with Low Dude. Didn't realize it was him. Oh well, not my first mistake in life. LOL
@vpotter2010 2 жыл бұрын
You will find that the "Home Fry" community is very welcoming to reaction "KZfaqrs" and Home Free likes to thank them personally too from time to time if you drop them a message. If you have the chance, venture into one of their concerts, the live bass is 100 times better than any headset can capture. Many of us consider attending a concert as induction into becoming an "Home Fry" till then, just being a fan allows "Honorary" membership... so welcome.👍
@disney4real 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you got the reaction! Home Free are my favorite…one of the most beautiful songs they have done that features the bass is Brothers in Arms. You won’t regret it!🤗❤️
@vpotter2010 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see fellow "Home Fries" wading into the "deep end" of Home Free... they have an impressive playlist stretching several albums, so have fun on this pleasant KZfaq rabbit hole. It's always fun watching new listeners react and stop to Tim Foust's powerful bass talents, as well as the others guys' gifted talents. For this song , it's like taking an iconic masterpiece and re-gifting it to a new generation. It begins with the epic matured voice of Don, then since it's a long, long song, the powerful acapella of Home Free and their beatboxer speeds it up for a catchy toe-tapping barrage of nostalgia mixed with the feeling of the timeless strength of a legendary song. The progression of the tempo from the power ballad to a fun soft rock and then finishing with the original tempo offers a somewhat eerie ending. Maybe a bit meta in suggesting that even when "HIS" song ends there will always be another generation to remember him and keep that drive to keep the music alive. While it's not passing a baton, I like that Home Free collabs with other legendary artists to pay respect and have fun with epic songs. To carry on this theme, I suggest to react to their collaboration with The Oak Ridge Boys and "Elvira" ( Here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jc2dbMqL2JfMias.html )
@jjmosher03 2 жыл бұрын
As an avid Home Fry for years, and an A Capella singer, I highly recommend “Ring of Fire” as your next reaction. You get a bass surprise at the end! That will undoubtedly inspire you to then check out the group Pentatonix, as their bass singer corroborates with Home Free in this arrangement. Another that will open your eyes to the power of Austin’s voice is “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Keep up the good work!
@aprilebert157 2 жыл бұрын
Low dude had a verse. He is a basso profundo but also sings high tenor, so the Jack be nimble was low dude. Along with his strong baseline throughout. When he sings his verse Chance covers base, he was the first solo verse. As you get to know home free you'll get a feel for all that they are capable of. Low dude is Tim Foust he cut his hair during quarantine so you might not have recognized him. If you want a Low dude heavy track check out Brothers in Arms, the Dire straights cover. Thanks for a great reaction.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Somebody else just mentioned that. Didn't even realize it was him. I guess it tells you how much I know about this band. He looked different to me...and sounded different. :)
@rebelpearl 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Tim cut his hair short during quarantine and is allowing it to go gray which is confusing to a lot of people who aren’t very familiar with the group. It’s okay. A lot of long time fans were thrown at first too. An interesting side note is that when Don received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past year, he requested that Home Free be allowed to sing American Pie at the ceremony (there had never been a live music performance at a star dedication before that). Some other “older” songs covers you might enjoy by Home Free: Patsy Cline’s ‘Crazy’, the O’Jays ‘Love Train’, Crosby, Stills & Nash’s ‘Helpless Hoping’ (5 part harmony, no beatboxing), John Denver’s ‘Take me Home County Roads’ & ‘Thank God I’m a County Boy’, and Johnny Cash’s ‘Rung of Fire’ & ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ (Tim goes very low in this one!) They also just released ’Unchained Melody’ on Valentine’s Day. Austin Brown the group’s high tenor has a solo version of that song as well. Both versions are very good.
@hayley_council 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Man of Constant Sorrow was pre Covid, American Pie was during and he cut his hair and lost weight while stuck at home. Low Dude= Tim Foust. Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Home Free.. it's a ride, so hang on.
@miamidolphinsfan 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Tim was using his tenor voice range while singing this verse. You'll learn why Home Free is so dang special.
@carolelatulippe2058 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Modern Life....my name is Carole and I am 71 years old. I remember when Don came out with this song. It was the Longest playing song ever (minute wise)...there are so many references to the Beatles, JFK, going to the moon, the Vietnam War...and Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley and even Bob Dylan (the Jester). Many many mentions of the "older" days. Home Free does a fabulous job with the harmonizing with Don but after all, Don wrote and sang the song in the late 60's. It was his and his alone. I am surprised at your reaction only due to the fact that you are within my age group (I would think)....I do not mean to guess how old you are but you seem to know the song and Don McClean. I have watched many other reactioneers and they have no clue who the old fella in the center of the video is. It makes me want to yell and tell them that Home Free are only harmonising with Don. I totally appreciate your comments and it is very true that headphones are the key to hearing all the nuances of the singers. I love watching Home Free do their own thing but to me, this song is almost sacred knowing where it comes from and what it all means.....all the power to you and I look forward to more of your reactions....I am a French Canadian from Ottawa Canada with a great memory of the "oldies". My Love of my life, for 60 years has been Elvis. No one has come close to his stature, voice, charisma, vocal versatility and presence and never will....😊😘👍
@marylynn8455 2 жыл бұрын
I would also recommend Brothers in Arms...amazing. Thank you for your reaction, and bringing up Paul Lynde, lol...I remember him from a long, long time ago 😁.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
A number of people have suggested that. It may be my next Home Free reaction. Thanks
@miamidolphinsfan 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Brothers in Arms is Home Free's masterpiece
@pauldunn5955 2 жыл бұрын
They do "duets" with several original artists including Billy Gilman-One Voice, Oakridge Boys-Elvira, Lee Greenwood-Bless the USA. I too noticed how they kept coming back to Don(but also how he OPENED and CLOSED the song--he was the beginning and the end!).
@lisastevens682 Жыл бұрын
I love how they set this up with the framing, because it was made during covid. Also the black and white photos and film added to the story telling of the song. So much emotion.. Love, LOVE this!
@picnic75 2 жыл бұрын
You'd probably really love their covers of "Seven Bridges Road" and "Helplessly Hoping" - there are so many!
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I really love Seven Bridges Road. May have to look into their version of it. Thanks
@terrisalser7721 2 жыл бұрын
Low dude otherwise known as tim foust is singing the last verse He has an amazing vocal range
@maryluger-sartor9411 2 жыл бұрын
Tim Foust has a 5 octave range. To get really good taste, watch his video of A little bit longer/Stay. All the background and singing is Tim in layers. It showcases him beautifully 😍
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@teresacartwright5406 Жыл бұрын
Tim Foust (the bass) is from Texas; Austin Brown (high tenor) from south Georgia; Adam Chance (bass/baritone) from Alabama; Tom Lundquist (lead tenor with the beard) & Adam Rupp (beatboxer) are both from Minnesota.
@willjohnson8446 2 жыл бұрын
Their collaboration with the Oakridge Boys is a lot of fun if you were a fan of them or their song Elvira. Oh, and if you are big on harmonies, their cover of Crosby, Stills & Nash’s “Helplessly Hoping” is wonderful.
@chrisbateman5358 2 жыл бұрын
50 years and Don still has the chops! This was a great endeavor by these guys. I love how they arranged this. I have heard that it was Don that approached Home Free because he loved their harmonizing. Great reaction for a fantastic song. Oh, and actually when you broke and talked about "low dude" not having a solo.... that was him singing at that time! Tim Foust has a 5 octave range and when he takes the lead, Adam Chance takes the bass part. If you want more harmonizing, I suggest that you check out Home Free cover of the Crosby Stills & Nash song Helplessly Hoping, I promise you will be wowed.
@StephenPalmer1 2 жыл бұрын
"Low guy", Tim Foust sang a whole verse there in tenor while you were talking about him. lol!
@sp72929 2 жыл бұрын
These guys have increbly tight harmonies and timing, even after listening to so many songs it still astonishs me how "just" 5 people are able to produce a sound like a large pipe church organ (a few already mentioned Brothers in Arms - you will know what I am talking about). Beside their great voices these guys are friends for a very long time and genuinely love what they are doing and man does that show in anything they do. Especially when they decide have fun with a video, they can be completely hilarious - you want to have a good laugh - Champagne taste on a beer budget or Full of cheer - both are original songs written by Tim Foust.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
They are pretty amazing to listen to, for sure.
@mkg59 2 жыл бұрын
Solid reaction Bob. Don't concern yourself about going "long" on the reaction videos. I enjoy your thoughts on the music/songs. Hopefully you'll consider "Brothers in Arms." Great song.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark. Thanks! I definitely have that one on the list. I'm assuming it's a cover of the Dire Straits song?
@shercahn 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind - yes, Dire Straits cover.
@alexanderholthoer8972 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Yes. The arrangement, though, is from the Finnish acappella group "Club for Five". That´s the great way the collaborate :)
@VJ_9014 2 жыл бұрын
So happy you did this one. Thx! I thought you'd like it. Don brought these guys in to sing this song when he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the ceremony last yr. The only other group he ever sang this with was Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires. Pretty cool since the song is 50 yo! Don still tours so no wonder his voice is still in good shape. Staying with the oldies but goodies theme, you might also want to check out their "Seven Bridges Road" and "Love Train" too. BTW: loved the Paul Lynde reference! 😉
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
LOL, it was hard NOT to think of Hollywood Squares. ;)
@jankreps5115 2 жыл бұрын
Home Free first got National attention when they won the televised acapella competition The Sing Off in 2013 ! Their songs are so diverse & top notch performances! Dive into their play list & you’ll soon realize you’re a Home Fry too!! Listen to “How Great Thou Art” where Tim opens the Song! Adam Rupp (beatboxer) also sings!!!
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Several people have asked for How Great Thou Art. Definitely on the list. Just kind of a hard song for me because it was played at my mom's funeral. A little tough.
@billkacvinsky988 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind Same here...the song at both my parents' funerals. HF does not perform a dramatic, forceful rendition (i.e. Carrie underwood, Whitney Houston)...But with their acapella, reverently/serenely presented, in the midst of the Austrian Alps...truly uplifting!!
@artemisdanube4941 Жыл бұрын
Everything Home Free does is good, but they knocked this one out of the park with Don. I could listen to it a hundred times.
@corawilhelm4968 2 жыл бұрын
Tim Foust (low dude) did have a solo. He was the fourth singer of Home Free. This was done during quarteen. Tim & Austin met Don McLean in Tennessee. When Don McLean got his star on the Hollywood walk of fame, he had Home Free sing a portion of this song. Weird Al was there when he got his star
@miamidolphinsfan 2 жыл бұрын
Quarantine 👍😎
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I would have just committed to "quarteen". LOL
@corawilhelm4968 2 жыл бұрын
@@miamidolphinsfan Sorry.
@denise_landry 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice reaction Bob! Thank you, I loved it. BTW, some of us home fries are old enough to get the Hollywood Squares joke ( just so you know). :-) Like others have said, if you'd like to hear more bass from Tim Foust then definitely try "Brothers in Arms".
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes, several people have requested that exact song. It's definitely on my list.
@redraven4177 2 жыл бұрын
Just turning 70 myself. I'm enjoying you finding Home Free as much as I was. Might try In the Blood, Hopeless Helping and any other that catch your interest.
@bingobillable 2 жыл бұрын
“Helplessly Hoping” not Hopelessly Helping.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
LOL Too funny!
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I"ll definitely look into it. Thanks
@markbelcher2972 2 жыл бұрын
😁 Hopelessly helping sounds like something I did many times during my failed marriage. 😂
@bobmueller7888 2 жыл бұрын
@@markbelcher2972 Well, at least you can laugh now! ;)
@dominic0917 2 жыл бұрын
You should totally check out their cover of Ring of Fire! Tim really shows his high and low note chops on it.
@rebeccagibbs8794 Жыл бұрын
Home Free fan, and still forget their a capella! This is just extra! Great reaction! Memories... ❤️
@anitawright7169 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole! Check out all their other songs. They don't have any bad ones. Loved your reaction.
@jerrijackson824 2 жыл бұрын
Tim sang 4th verse and Chance (in the baseball cap) took the baseline while Tim took lead
@janettetippetts7942 2 жыл бұрын
His name IS Tim Faust. I've been following these guys since the won the competition show they were on. Tim did sing the verse that starts, "Oh, and there we were all in one place...". His voice range is outrageous. I'm telling you, please watch Tim and Petet Hollens singing a duet of Sound of Silence. You need to hear him --or may be Misty Mountains with Peter. Tim hits the last note like its butter from the middle of the earth.
@janettetippetts7942 2 жыл бұрын
And I agree-American Souffle. You nailed it.
@janettetippetts7942 2 жыл бұрын
Tim Faust IS Low Dude!
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
So I WAS right on the name. Oh well, Low Dude works for me just fine. LOL Thought that American Souffle comment sounded stupid and kinda regretted saying it at the time (but there was no going back), but I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@janettetippetts7942 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind When you said it, the scene from My Best Friend's Wedding came to mind when Julia Roberts is explaining the difference between Jello and Creme Broulee'. lol I am in the same age range as you, so I appreciate your take on the music you review.
@DeerlyMusical2 2 жыл бұрын
As a matter of fact, when you stopped to say you hadn't heard from "Low Dude," you were listening to him. He has a 5-octave range and was singing in the tenor part. Love your reaction. I've subscribed.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
LOL, others have already mentioned that "miss" on my part. But cut me some slack, I only saw/heard him once in my life on Man Of Constant Sorrow. So I get a pass this time. Ha
@carolchatham7766 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this HF always does awesome and Don sounded great
@patriciaboehringer5028 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah we all showing our age if we remember Paul Lynn in the Hollywood Squares and The Brady Bunch LOL🤣 should check out their version of When a Man Loves a Woman it was done last year during quarantine show was filmed in separate places in Austin takes the lead and kills it and also you should check out Tim Foust solo Channel he just recently came out with a doo-wop album right now he only has two videos up I'm sure you will be amazed about his range in that Try Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow / stay
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I love that song. I'll definitely have to check that one out. Glad I'm not the only one that remembers Paul! ;)
@miamidolphinsfan 2 жыл бұрын
Paul Lynde
@momD612 2 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you'd like "Elvira" they did with The Oak Ridge Boys. These guys are beyond awesome! 🥰
@sueby1962 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Home Fry status. Low Dude had the 4th verse but he was not using his low dude voice plus he lost weight and cut his hair during the pandemic. You might like Take Me Home Country Roads, it qualifies as it's a 70's song. The 70's really did have the best music!
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
YES THEY DID! Woo Hoo. LOL. I didn't realize that was him. Complete failure on my part. HA
@glennspreeman1634 2 жыл бұрын
study the vignettes in the background, so much more there.
@glennspreeman1634 2 жыл бұрын
just know that Chance can do that deep bass support when Tim is soloing.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that. Thanks
@randyhawley7202 2 жыл бұрын
And isn't it wonderful to see these young folk appreciating and loving the music we grew up with? And paying it respect, too. You have to dig deeper into Home Free - some of the best music being made today. I recommend their 'Elvira' (performed with The Oak Ridge Boys), 'Ring of Fire' with Avi Kaplan, 'Helplessly Hoping' and 'Brothers in Arms'. There are so many more, of all sorts of music genres! You'll find stuff you will love !
@patrickhumphreys5851 2 жыл бұрын
Don Mclain actually contacted Home Free to do this with him for his 50th anniversary of his song what a honor for Home Free.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Smart move on his part.
@carolburnett190 Жыл бұрын
If you haven’t watched it, I think you would enjoy the documentary about this song, The Day the Music Died on Paramount+. (If you have Amazon Prime, you can get a free trial period for Paramount+.) The Home Free guys are scattered throughout the film either in group interviews or as commenters behind the film since Don asked them to record a 50th Anniversary version.
@reginaminton1135 2 жыл бұрын
Love the reaction to the Home Free guys and Don McLean. Don received his Hollywood walk of fame this past summer and invited Home Free out to sing a part of this song. Really nice, Don's star was placed in front of the Pie Hole (I thought that name fit quite well :) ) Also Weird Al Yankovic spoke. Ok maybe this will be long sorry...Names of the Low Dude and others in order of singing...Adam Chance (goes by Chance) baritone/bass from Alabama...Austin Brown high tenor from Georgia...Rob Lundquist (The Beard) tenor from Minnesota ...Tim Foust (with an O) (low dude) bass/plus so much more from Southeast Texas...Adam Rupp the beatboxer/percussionist from Minnesota. You will also see an original singer, Chris Rupp wears a ball cap or cowboy hat. Chris left to go out on his own and is doing well. I know that was long but hope it helps with names.
@pennygarrity386 2 жыл бұрын
It was a memory box lol. Adam, (the beatboxer) recorded his track in one take and someone said because it's such a long song and he went from going hard on the drums for six or seven minutes straight into harmonizing at the end that when he finished he was so lightheaded he damn near passed out. I have to say though the boy is truly God's gift to beat boxing and Adam is constantly perfecting his craft.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I had to re-listen to this so I had a better idea what you were talking about. Yes, I can see how difficult that would have been. Just wow.
@MichaelSimmons. 2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. Another great song from the 70's, that Home Free covered, is the O' Jays, Love Train. Again, great job.
@larrybarnard4762 2 жыл бұрын
Low dude did perform the last verse it was just because he has a crazy range and got a hair cut.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, completely missed that. But in my defense, I've only seen him once! ;)
@larrybarnard4762 2 жыл бұрын
@@ModernLifeForThe70sMind yes and he did have his new hair cut so if dont know the face than perfectly understandable.
@scotty2307 2 жыл бұрын
The guy in the dark blue button up shirt who sang a verse? That was the base guy. Oh Ya! He can sing tenor as well. His name is Tim Foust.
@antrazitaj5209 2 жыл бұрын
I had to smile. wanted to hear a solo from low dude, interrupts low dude to say that
@grantbaechler3529 2 жыл бұрын
They did an amazing job with the Eagles seven bridges road.
@marshac7738 2 жыл бұрын
Such a creative way to continue to put out videos--in spite of quarantine! 🥰 And goodness--one wonders how the amazing Adam Rupp was able to beatbox through such a long song without passing out!! 🤯 (And "low dude", Tim Foust, DID have his own verse but you may not have recognized him. In more recent videos he has short hair instead of the shoulder-length hair he was sporting in "Man of Constant Sorrow"... And even more confusing, Tim--with his 5+ octave range--was singing tenor in this song!)
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
That mistake has been pointed out to me numerous times. I"m starting to think all of you are starting to enjoy highlighting my misses. LOL I thought the same thing about Adam. I would have gotten lightheaded and passed out half way through it.
@DRHHUB 2 жыл бұрын
We Home Fries are like Field of Dreams. If you react, we will come. Enjoying your reactions.
@norm112 2 жыл бұрын
To hear a completely different style, but beautiful song you should listen to their Helplessly Hoping cover. There is no beat-boxing but it is one of their best.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE that song. Will look into it. Possible reaction in the future.
@michaelbass1023 Жыл бұрын
Adam Rupp, the beat boxer also does a four minute solo video that is amazing.
@df5199 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry about going long. I find your blasts from the past interesting. It was funny when you were hoping Tim (bass) would sing while Tim was singing in his higher register. 😆
@hidebehind2604 2 жыл бұрын
When asked of Don why he chose Home Free he replied," There was no one else could match them.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
I hadn't heard that before. Interesting. Thanks.
@ruthcurfman7532 2 жыл бұрын
Fun reaction, and I can relate to you and your comments (ie Hollywood Squares) much more than the much younger reactors. 🙂
@katheerobinson8221 2 жыл бұрын
This is just awesome. I hope you react to more of Home Free.
@SBQDawn 2 жыл бұрын
Adam Chance 1st verse is the Baritone/Bass Austin Brown 2nd verse Sky High Tenor Rob Lundquist 3rd verse Lead Tenor Tim Foust 4th verse Bass/(5 Octave range) Adam Rupp- Beatboxer + bell like quality Tenor and you can hear him when the beatboxing drops off at the end Have Fun on this Ride New sub WI Home Fry here never forget to ask a Fry we won't steer you wrong and we Love talking about our Guys !
@conniedavis7469 2 жыл бұрын
Tim did sing. Lol you missed it because he had his haircut and looks different now. He’s awesome, I come for the HomeFree! 💕💕 Helplessly Hoping no beatboxing but way to short. 3 minutes long I think
@michaelbass1023 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the "Home Fries" Bob!!
@terryhopkins1466 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your reaction. BTW, the solo you stopped on was Tim, otherwise known as "Low Dude." He is just not singing low on this one.. Try their cover of Jonny Cash's "Ring of Fire" to here him go low.
@bernieregnier4500 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reaction, currently you have another 142 videos of hf you can react to... :-) Lots of different genres they cover as well as several that members of the hf have written and recorded. Great rabbit hole to pursue with hf.
@lschoenrank 2 жыл бұрын
Another Covid isolation video. They did these so well. I think each of them had a home studio set up, so each one recorded alone. I think all the "who does what" decisions were made in the editing. Funny that you didn't see that the guy doing the low bass beat (Tim Foust, their bass) was the same guy who did the fourth verse. And when Tim goes high, Adam Chance goes low. Chance joining the group gave Tim so much more freedom. Chance is mostly doing baritone for Home Free, but he was the bass singer for his previous group. And like Tim, he can go all the way to Tenor if he has a mind to. Chance did the first verse. The other thing that I loved was near the end as the beatboxing part concluded, you could see Adam Rupp bow his head as he lay down his metaphorical drumsticks.
@johntucker4296 2 жыл бұрын
Another gorgeous song is 'Winter Song'.
@michaelbass1023 Жыл бұрын
Also, Boys to Men, "End of the Road"...it will blow your mind!!
@bessiecomer8221 2 жыл бұрын
Low Dude sang the fourth verse! He has at least a 5 octave range. Also, he cut his hair and went a little gray since making Man of Constant Sorrow.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
So I've heard. LOL. Somehow I missed that it was him.
@marlahudgins7038 2 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed for more HOME FREE Welcome to HOME FREE !! HOME FREE is a county A Capella band (NO INSTRUMENTS) that does more than just country. Tim Foust, the bass (5 octave range) , Adam Rupp, the beatboxer (freak of nature), Adam Chance (Chance) is the baritone/bass, since 2016, he took over for Chris Rupp (one of the founders of the group), Rob Lundquist, tenor and Austin Browmn high tenor make up the voices of angels. PLEASE listen to more.. If I know my Home Free family well (Home Fries) , they have already given you suggestions of music. LOL Thanks for the reaction
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the sub. I really appreciate it. No worries, I'll DEFINITELY be posting more.
@peggybischoff2672 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reaction, loved it. Always fun to see others be amazed by them. The little “Brady Bunch boxes” are thanks to the quarantine times. this was their way to bring them all “together” since they couldn’t actually be in the same place at this time. New sub here.
@ModernLifeForThe70sMind 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing Peggy! I really appreciate it. I actually thought the video was perfect for the song. Like I said, I can only handle so much stimulation on one song! LOL
@deborahdanhauer8525 2 жыл бұрын
I love my Home Free guys! I’m a Home Fry thru and thru. I’m going to subscribe to listen to you react to them🐝❤️🤗
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