I am 73. I grew up with this music - Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Johnny Mathis and many more. They made me swoon, just as you are doing. You are adorable to watch!

This song was written for Skeeter Davis. She sang it originally, and better the year before Brenda Lee.

When you listen to this music, realize that it’s part of the soundtrack of our generation, music we listened to as teenagers that affected the way we thought of love and relationships with the opposite sex. If you wonder what’s different today, that may partly explain it!

Several years ago, I was blessed to work with Brenda Lee. She still has an incredible voice, and is such a wonderful, kind person.

What about Rocking Around The Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee. It's a classic. Thank you.

This is why the world once had more empathy. Beautiful music telling a story that hits home.

Another tear jerker is Bobby Goldsboro’s, “Honey”.

Brenda’s powerhouse voice earned her the nickname “Little Miss Dynamite”

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree -- Brenda Lee ♥️

You need to hear "Without You" by Harry Nilsson for the male version of this feeling

This was a big hit for Skeeter Davis in 1962. This is the first time I've heard Brenda Lee sing it, but then about the only Brenda Lee song I know is "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"...oh, and "I'm Sorry".

Brenda killed it! Beautiful!!

She makes you feel her pain. Simply amazing.

Listen to the original "End if the world," by Skeeter Davis. Brenda Lee is a good version.

Another great songstress from the late 50's & early 60's. She started very young & had a very unique voice. She covered different genres including rockabilly, pop & country. Some other hits by her are "Sweet Nothin's", "Break It To Me Gently", "I'm Sorry" & "All Alone Am I". This song "End Of The World" was originally sung by Skeeter Davis in 1962.

I think Brenda had her first hit record at 10. What a wonderful voice!

I remember living in New Jersey and working for the city of New York. When the world trade center towers were struck by two planes. The smoke from the debris was smoldering for days on end. I would cross the George Washington bridge on that same day it happened 09/11/2001. And this song and version by Brenda Lee was playing on the radio and airwaves everywhere. The disc jockeys made it a point to not forget the loved ones that were lost there. And then they played this song and version. I couldn't hold myself from shaking and crying while all the while seeing the smoke rising in the air as I was crossing the bridge into New Jersey. This is why this song hits me like a ton of bricks. Just remembering that infamous day all over again.

I honestly can't listen to this song without crying. What an incredibly fantastic voice to convey that sadness!

She won a talent contest when she was 5 years old, winning a year's spot on a local radio station. Her dad died in a work related accident when she was 7 and by the time she was 10 she was the main breadwinner in her poor family, by performing at local venues. I think she was about 9 or 10 when she got a recording contract in 1955 and had her 1st charted hit when she was 12. From '58 through the 60's she had the most number 1 charted hits of any other female singer and 4th overall, behind only Elvis, the Beatles and Ray Charles.

I am a 69 year old Former Marine and this song has always brought tears to my eyes from when it came out.

That fact that she was able to make you feel her pain shows how good she is at her craft. That is what music is suppose to do

This song, I put on and let it play on repeat after I my heart was broken a long time ago, I sat in a dim lit room letting it play drinking a glass of scotch tears streaming down my face and just let it all go it got me through a pretty bleak time thank you Brenda Lee for singing our heartbreak and letting us get it out of our system.

I was just a kid, but I used to cry my eyes out with this one! Phew! Other tear jerker memories were Elvis Presley "Old Shep" , The Supremes " I'm Living In Shame", Dickey Lee "Patches" and Clarence Carter (different song!) "Patches". All crying songs ,so if anyone has a blocked tear duct- this will cure it! ; )

She was just 19 when this was recorded in 1963... Amazing voice.

When this song is mentioned, 99.9% of the people will think of Skeeter Davis's version. Of course, Brenda Lee does a brilliant version of every song she sings.

I always cry with this power ballad. Her voice just aches...beautifully

You guys slay me. I love your reactions to these oldies. I'm 72 and love hearing these songs and seeing your reactions. Thank you so much.

brenda lee so great thank you s&m

I felt exactly like this song just after my husband took his last breath. It’s so sad but so true.

♥️ love Brenda Lee

As good as that was, no one will top Sketter Davis doing that song.

Exactly how a broken heart feels. Everything keeps going on around you, but you want it all to end. Thankfully most of us find eventually we will go on also.

We had such beautiful music back then, first love songs, break up songs, heartbreak 💔 songs & make up songs, forever love songs 😍🇨🇦☮️

I'm a 60yo white male, it really touches my heart to see people of all races can come together over music. And you two have moved way up on my favorite reactors chart. Because, your subscribers suggest some songs I knew growing up, yet appreciate now more than ever. And you've brought new artists into my life. Thank you

Fantastic voice....and not electronically played with. Awesome!

Such to sad and beautiful song. Haven't heard it in ages. Shout out to whoever recommended it.

EXTRAORDINARIA BRENDA LEE. UNA VOZ PERFECTA Y CON MUCHA CLASE. ¡MAGNIFICA!

We have all been though this.Some of us more than once.At the time she is right.

I absolutely love this song. Brenda has a fabulous voice but I have to say I prefer the version by Skeeter Davis

Brenda Lee has a beautiful voice. She has a big catalog of music.

The Manhattan's "Let's Just Kiss and Say Goodbye" Would be my favorite goodbye song.

She has that childlike voice that makes you feel sorry for her. I love her voice. Southern Belle.

Another Brenda Lee song worthy for your reaction "Fever."

Love this song so much. Had a horrible breakup, played this song, over and over. Still brings tears to my eyes. One classic, that will never die. Such true words ever sung.

Interesting, I did not know Brenda Lee sung a version of this song. I only knew of Skeeter Davis version who I believe was the first. Since it is Christmas time y'all need to do Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."

If you're familiar with Radar Love by Golden Earring, the line about listening to the radio & "Brenda Lee's comin' on strong"...this is her. ❤

Been watching a couple of days. Shawn, you crack me up every time a sad song comes on.

I think, if I remember correctly, her family was really needy and she began supporting the family by singing at the age of 9. Remarkable.

This song will be in movies for the next 200 years!

Emotion is my favorite song by Brenda Lee. She was a young 15 when she started making records. Beautiful voice.

I remember my mom, sitting on the edge of the bed, with her hands covering her face, crying listning to this song, I remember asking her why are you crying? She just hugged me close and told me she loved me, I know why now! Sometimes love hurts. ❣

I pray you may NEVER know the SORROW that can shatter a soul & rend a heart as I have❣️ Love to you both and all your subscribers❣️🙏

Fool no.one from the Ed Sullivan show by Brenda lee.is really good song to react too.

I grew up listing to Brenda Lee. I still have her album "This is Brenda", 1960..One of my favorite songs on that album is "I want to be wanted" She could sing!

You said Something to the effect of "you don't know why you feel so sad". It maybe the music, it maybe the lyrics, But mostly it is The reaction to the recorded Emotion, and feeling, In that singing voice. Even cooler than all of that. It'll be the same way 10,000 years from now. No matter what human hears is it.

I've never heard Brenda sing this song, only heard Sketter Davis sing it... but Brenda killed it, she did it very well!

The pain in her voice is overwhelming 😢

I feel just the opposite. As good as Skeeter Davis version is, this one has much more emotion and soul in it. The background music and chorus is so outstanding. Has to be at the top of the best recording of all time.

Shawn, you and Mel's EXPRESSIONS ARE PRICELESS!!! And yeah, that's a HEART BREAKER FOR SURE!!!!

Brenda lee was singing like this on tv shows and specials at 13! She has such a unique and powerful voice on any song she does!

This girl had one of the best female voices of all time! I always thought she was an older black woman. No shes a teeny little girl with a mountainous voice Unbelievable! So So beautiful! !

whoa. luv these old songs cause bout ppl who could sing. no hi tech foolishness. Shoot, even instrumental was played in front of a mic. very cool

You. Two are so cute together. Love your music.

For some reason my Mom thought this was one of THE most hilarious songs ever! She'd be like "just find someone else! Get over it!" Lol oh boy. RIP Mummy. I love you.

Her voice. Beautiful!

Brenda Lee was known as Little Miss Dynamite. She was physically tiny, but her voice was big. Check out "Sweet Nothings" or "I'm Sorry" for more examples of her singing.

I came back to watch again☺️ Was missing mom❤️ and thought of Miss Brenda 💭 and remembered your fantastic review 🙏

Thats the true music.

Thank you for loving and sharing all genres of music

Proud of this hometown gem. Fun fact she just turned 77. Happy Birthday Brenda!!

Sweet Dreams, Patsy Cline, you'll love it. Guaranteed

I was 10 when this was out,and had the gift to listen to the beautiful music my Aunt's and Uncle had on the radio!

As I'm sure you're aware at this point, the original version of this song was recorded by Skeeter Davis, Skeeter's version holds the distinction TO THIS DAY of being the only song in music history to be in the top 10 of all four major charts simultaneously, Hot 100, AC, Country, and R&B. What you might NOT know, is Sylvia Dee, the woman who wrote the song, wrote the lyrics when she wa 14 years old, the night her father died. She then put them away, and when she became a songwriter in her adult life, she gave the lyrics to her songwriting partener, Arthur Kent 35 years later, and he wrote the music to it.

There will never be another Brenda Lee Ever. She's incredible.

She sings it so good!!!

Brenda sings so beautifully!

You big sweetie lug, you.. Just want to hug you... Your reactions to these, 1950's 60's sad love songs are so genuine and sweet.

I heard this song in a movie Once when the world was ending. I thought it was the greatest song in the world even though it was sad.

My favourite song ever written ❤💕💖

Thank you!

great reaction....she can really sing! and it's a great time period .....more please

I heard this song after a break up when i was young. It just took me down to a dark place. This song is a trigger for me.

What I love about your reactions is how you are affected emotionally by songs like this. It's very touching. This is one where I felt the tears welling up at 5:14, as you both were moved by her singing "good-bye." Very nice.

Very powerful 🥲❤❤

This is Skeeter Davis' song. Nobody does it better!!!! It should be the anthem for every teenage girl!

it is truly a brilliantly written song!

Love love love this channel, thank you Shawn and Mel. Watching you two appreciate great music...love.

Check out Vera Lynn - "We'll Meet Again" Thinking about the time, 1940s in England, and its haunting implications is heart wrenching.

THANK U, HOW MANY WONDERFUL SONGS I LISTEN WITH YOU FANSTIC GUYS, AMAZING, LOVE FROM ITALY.

Loved your reaction. Thx for sharing ❤

Brenda Lee, Connie Frances, and Patsy Cline, had some of the greatest vibrato voices I’ve ever heard! And I’ve heard thousands of songs and so many singers!

Gotta do "Where the Boys Are", by Connie Francis!!!!❤❤❤❤

She has such a rich voice...

Remember this song from my childhood..Great memories…Cheers💖🦘🇦🇺

"The End Of The World" 1962 by Skeeter Davis 1963 by Brenda Lee I love both of these versions. I grew up hearing it mainly by Skeeter, but have come to appreciate both. And I do have to say that Brenda puts more emotion into it.

I love Brenda Lee.

Skeeter had the original hit but I loved Brenda's version and her voice a hundred fold more...

That's what I wonder everyday, for over 2 years, That's how grief makes you feel,,

She is a little lady (4'9") with a huge voice. Plus, she is a very nice woman and has a great husband. Love my Brenda!!!!!!

Brenda Lee is such a Heart Breaker..lol If your interested.. she has her very own KZfaq channel even now. She loves to talk to Fans...Drop by and say Hi!! Dan