I love that half way through this became two FBI agents trying to solve a cold case. I died.

Also, FYI, "don't trust your soul to no backwoods southern lawyer" is good advice to this day.

I still have difficulty wrapping my head around the fact the first version of this was recorded by the woman who played Eunice's Mama on the Carol Burnett Show (as others mentioned, Vicki Lawrence).

Your reactions as the story unfolds...priceless.

Old-school Reba was a savage! Many of her songs tell a story and they almost always end with somebody dead.

I know you like the story telling in country music, try Johnny Cash "A boy named Sue"

That’s a southern little sisters love for her Bubba that’s protected her her whole life 😘

Vickie Lawrences original version was spooky! My favorite

this is a cover of a 1972 song written by Bobby Russel and sung by none other than Vickie Lawrence...that's right Momma from Momma's Family. Returning home from a two-week trip to a place called Candletop, a man, identified only as "Brother", stops for a drink at Webb's Bar before going home to his wife. While there, he encounters his friend Andy, who informs him that Brother's wife has had affairs with both Andy and another man, "that Amos boy, Seth." Brother, angry and scared, goes home to find his gun, presuming his wife's continued absence was because she had left town, and quietly makes his way through the woods to Andy's house. On the way there he finds a set of footprints leading up to and back from the house, but they look too small to have been made by Andy. Arriving at Andy's back door, Brother looks through the screen and, to his horror, finds Andy's dead body. To get the attention of the Georgia State Patrol, Brother fires a shot in the air; the sheriff on patrol mistakenly assumes that the gunshot was the one that killed Andy and arrests Brother for murder. In a show trial, the judge wastes little time declaring Brother guilty of Andy's murder and then sentencing him to death by hanging, which is carried out in short order. The story wraps up as the narrator, revealing herself as Brother's younger sister, confesses that it was she who had left the footprints that her brother had encountered on his way to Andy's house, and that she had not only shot and killed Andy with her own gun, but the adulterous wife as well, in her case disposing of the body in a way that no one would ever find it. In the song's chorus, Little Sister blames the Georgia criminal justice system for Brother's death, warning the listener "Don't trust your soul to no backwoods Southern lawyer, 'cause the judge in the town's got blood stains on his hands."

Whiskey Lullaby will make you cry it gets me every single time

The actual video tells the story really well. You all should watch it.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do Fancy by Reba McEntire!!! Greatest song by her! Still gives me chills to this day!!!!

never thought I'd see Reba on this channel lol ... I still watch Reba, she's hilarious ...fun fact, she was in that movie The Little Rascals lol

I would love to see you guys react to Randy Travis "three wooden crosses." It's a beautiful story I think you guys would really enjoy

The Vicky Lawrence version of this song was one of my favorites as a kid. Great review!

Vicki Lawrence is the original singer singer of this song. If you don't know who she is watch The Carol Barnett show or Mama's Family. She plays Thelma Harper.

I've also noticed several requests for Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley & Allison Krauss. That is on of the greatest & saddest country songs ever written but it would be a great reaction video. If you're gonna do country, that song definitely needs to be on the list!

I was a radio announcer in Country radio starting in the late 90s when parents were freaking out because their kids were listening to "Gangsta" Rap at the time. It was actually kind of a big deal during that era. I used to make fun of what I referred to as "Violent Gangsta Country" when I played this song, as well as several Johnny Cash tunes and going all the way back to Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell! I would say to my listeners, "Yeah, Rap tries, but we have the market CORNERED where it comes to sex and violence!" It didn't always make me popular, but it sure made people think! To this day, I challenge you to show me the poetic difference between Merle Haggard and Dr. Dre! It's the stories of people who have seen some serious shit! That simple.

I remember when this song first came out in the 72-73 by Vicki Lawrence. I liked it back then cause of the story.

PLEASE do "Teddy Bear" by Red Solvine, it will make grown men cry - promise!

"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" is a Southern Gothic song, written in 1972 by songwriter Bobby Russell and sung by (his then wife) Vicki Lawrence, an American pop music singer, actress, author and comedian (co-star on The Carol Burnett Show). Lawrence's version, from her 1973 Bell Records album of the same name, was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release. In addition to several other renditions, the song was again a hit in 1991 when Reba McEntire recorded it for her album For My Broken Heart. McEntire's version was a single, as well, reaching number 12 on Hot Country Songs. Released as a single in June 1972, the song would ultimately become a number-one success for Lawrence, topping the Hot 100 chart in early 1973. Lawrence was, at the time, a regular performer on the ensemble variety comedy television show The Carol Burnett Show; on the final episode of the sixth season (March 24, 1973), Burnett surprised Lawrence by presenting her with an RIAA gold record for over a million copies sold. The song also scored number six on the Easy Listening chart,and it peaked at number 36 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.It was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and was finally topped by Tony Orlando and Dawn's "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree". Billboard ranked it as the No. 11 song for 1973. In Canada, the single version scored number one, as well, topping the RPM 100 national singles chart on May 5 of the same year.On the RPM Country Singles chart, it reached #25.

You guys should watch the video! It shows her as an old woman telling this story. I won't give everything away, but... y'all need to watch the video😉😉😉 #freethinkers

Reba's video makes the story clearer. Thanks

Sitting here watching their reactions because I knew what was coming. This is a great song and I love your reactions!

Yes this is a cover of Vicki Lawrence's song from the 1970's. Yes the same Vicki Lawrence who plays Mama in Mama's Family! This song is brilliantly written...

You guys should do Chris LeDoux, "this cowboys hat".

OMG I’m so glad you guys popped up in my recommended. I’m binging your videos. God y’all made me laugh in this one. Excellent video.

Love watching you guys discover each of these songs because I had almost the exact same reactions to every country song you've featured. It's reminding me a lot of my journey into country music. I moved to Georgia from Long Island, NY when I was 14 and became immersed in pop-country of the time, but as I've gotten older I've really gravitated more toward the classic stuff and I love it. Your videos are great. I just found you guys today (2 years after you made this video) and I'm looking forward to learning about other genres other than country by watching your videos.

Jamey Johnson- in color!

React to Brad Paisley - Whiskey Lullaby ft. Alison Krauss

I've heard this song a hundred times but never got as much out of it as I did watching your reaction - Please keep doing what you do - I loved it!

How have yall not don Fancy by Reba? Your comments on that should be priceless

Jamey Johnson- In Color. great song. please react

Oooh I was not expecting to see a Reba reaction. Yayyyyyyy 💕

You guy's are great!! Love to see your reactions ..How downright funny and how humanely real your expressions get..keep it up I want to see more..

Hey guys I absolutely loved your reaction to this! I was laughing out loud with you at the beginning too😂

Garth Brooks - The Thunder Rolls or That Summer!

I’ve been a Reba fan my whole life, literally, and this is a great song, but she didn’t write it. She didn’t even sing it first. Vicki Lawrence sang it back in the day.

You might also try Jeanne C Riley’s Harper Valley PTA

The devil went down to georgia! *Charlie Daniels*

The wife was sleeping with everyone, that's why it says the judge in the town has blood stains on his hands... That is a really old song she redid, but I love watching y'alls reactions to everything... So glad you are exploring more old school country... Try some Gary Stewart, his life, real everyday life, was a sad country song... But he had a sound so defining, you know it instantly... Thanks for doing what y'all do, I love it!!!

Jamey Johnson In Color. You will love it

That reaction was hilarious, I really enjoyed it. Thank you! p.s. I've always loved this song. The voice and the lyrics.

Listen to Toby Keith I'll never smoke weed with Willie again.

"She Thinks His Name Was John" tells a pretty good story, too. Most of Reba's songs paint pictures you can get lost in while riding in your car and listening to the radio.

This song has a pretty cool history. Vicki Lawrence, of The Carol Burnett Show and Mama's Family, first made it famous. Her first husband, Bobby Russell, was the songwriter. Vicki Lawrence took the song to number 1 in 1973 and received a gold record. Surprisingly, as popular as it is among fans, Reba's version peaked at number 12 on the Billboard charts. I personally love Reba and am grateful to you for noticing the lyrics above the music. She has always been one to want to tell a great story through her songs so that she may connect with her audience and is very selective in that category.

Just found you guys last night,enjoying your energy, by the way, this is garlands wife Lynn, he like me to say that so you know it's not his comments. ..like it mattters

You caught my attention with the Golden Knights hat! (FLEURY FAN HERE!) Now I can't stop watching, you're just so entertaining.

Time marches on - tracy lawrence

I requested this 😃😃 so excited!

Glad you guys did this song. It's one of the best narrative songs of all time and even though it was a cover, Reba just killed it. This THE exact song that got me listening to Country music.

LOVE the content. Subbing for sure. Me and my girl are having a good time binging videos like this. 90s country was incredible.

Wow, you guys actually did my request. Im good for life. I always tell people country has some really gangster stories!

Stevie Ray Vaughan!! SOME BLUES PLEASE SRV! SRV! Stevie Ray Vaughan Mostly all other reaction channels have done him!

Loved how the story caught you off guard! I’ve never heard this version; I grew up on the Vicki Lawrence original. Vicki Lawrence was actually known for being a comedian and an integral part of The Carol Burnett Show for many years!

The writing in the song and the instrumentals in this song is so good it's amazing, I remember listening to this song as a kid and never noticed the story just singing the chorus lol but as a adult I love this song

Jamey Johnson, In color! You will dig it!

Mama tried by Merle Haggard or Kentucky Rain by Elvis Presley

Thank you for appreciating this song, one of my favorites 💜💜💜 This is real country music!!!

I love country music SO. DAMN. MUCH! It does such a great job of telling a story. This song is a perfect example! Great video guys!

You can't doubt Reba, she is awesome.

Let's hear some Brooks N Dunn!! One of my favorite country bands. You won't be disappointed

Independence Day - Martina McBride

Lmao “I been with her too” I never noticed that part before! Haha haha

CHRIS STAPLETON - “EITHER WAY”!! Flawless song writing. Flawless vocals. You guys would love it!

Watched Reba perform this live...chills. Thanks for the reaction. #freethinkers

If you watch the video, you'll find out that Andy was the sister's fiance.

You two are hilarious! Love watching your reactions.

When people say country lyrics are bland, formulaic, or "simplistic" songwriting i play them this. Its the perfect example of the "storytelling" vibe you only get from country.

David Alan Coe - The Ride

One of my favorite songs since I was a kid! So glad you guys did this

I just love both yall and love your open minds!! Enjoy your reactions

Whiskey Lullaby - Brad Paisley

YES REBA!!!! Great choice guys.

Actually, originally a hit for Vicki Lawrence (from the Carol Burnett show) back in 1972, and written by songwriter Bobby Russell. Reba did it justice, but it will always be Vicki's voice I hear. Good job guys. :)

It's a Vicki Lawrence song from the 70's yes momma from mamas family and the carol brunett show . Her husband wrote it and she sang it first

Solid reaction guys!! Been a fan for about 7 months now!! I absolutely love this song. And Im glad you did too.

Man I love y’all’s videos. I’m so glad you reacted to one of my favorite songs. Keep it up guys!

I love watching you twos reactions to listening to songs for maybe your first time, or putting the face with the singer, etc..

Every video I see from you guys is very enjoyable. And you followed her story on this really great.

Y’all should do Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss! It’s such an incredibly sad song, but there’s such an amazing story to it! One of my absolute favorites!

This has to be one of my all-time favorite Reba songs along with "Fancy" and "Why Haven't I Heard From You".

You did it exactly right. My mom adored that song and played it a lot when I was growing up. I am a singer so mI sing it a lot. One oif my favorite songs too

I had the pleasure of seeing her in concert and she puts on an amazing show! A true entertainer.

What about the Devil went down to Georgia looking for a soul to steal? Thwarp! Thanks y'all! 👊😈

Garth Brooks "unanswered prayers"

Another great job. I am enjoying the music. I would really appreciate the whole songs being played so I can share y’alls experience :) God bless y’all and have a great day :)

She lived in my town for years. She is a genuine person. Seriously love this lady.

one of my favorite songs since I was a kid.

Check out Dwight Yoakam! He's by far my favorite country singer, and one of my top male vocalists period.

Cracked me up with y’alls reaction!

I probably haven't listened to this song in twenty years, and now I'm going have to listen to this song again. Thanks for that.

Huge fans of what you guys do, I’ve been a loyal free thinker ever since the Stapleton video went big. My biggest recommendation for you guys would be to check out Zac Brown Band, they are considered a country band but they can play just about any genre. I would recommend Colder Weather or Goodbye In Here Eyes, two very great very emotional songs.

Check out The Devil Went Down to Georgia by Charlie Daniels. The king of country fiddle solos! Or Convoy by CW McCall for some good old 'trucker country' music. Either version is good.

This is a hug and awesome surprise. Damn I love me some Reba

Fancy - Reba has a great story too!!!! One of my favorites along with this one!

Marty Robbins, El Paso... he’s one of the best lyricists I’ve ever heard

Guys, do Tool - The Pot, been a while since the last Tool video. Greetings from Brazil. Keep up the good work.

“Hold on it’s a lot of real shit going on here.” Lmao how I felt when I heard this song as an adult. When I first heard it I was a child, my aunt loves country so I’d listen with her as a kid and I didn’t know what the lyrics meant. Great reaction.