My dad a WW2 vet died in 08 and my wife put together a picture video and used In Color for the first song. The old B&W photos fit in with the song so well. Dad even had an army buddy named McGee. The first color pic was of their wedding and the flowers were red. I tear up ever time I hear this song.

@jimmysmith4645

2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@CFMRocks

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmysmith4645 AMEN

@chadurbanski3468

2 жыл бұрын

His service is greatly appreciated. Still today...amazing amazing song.

@pamclarke1702

Жыл бұрын

I did the same for my Daddy in 2009. It was the most beautiful tribute to him. There were many tears in that chapel. Jamey Johnson you are amazing with this song.

@lisaburroughs5910

Жыл бұрын

Thanking your Father for his service!

I dont like country music but this is amazing. The first time I heard it I stopped dead in my tracks just to listen and take it all in. It's one of those rare songs that you wished would never end.

@96driver

10 күн бұрын

That's what country really is.

@charlielawson2510

6 күн бұрын

This IS Country. If you want to hear more, look up old stuff.

Probably one of the best country songs ever written. Amazing lyrics

@KapenW17

Жыл бұрын

With out a doubt. It’s the only song that gives me chills every time I listen to it.

@markbrown2296

11 ай бұрын

Great last name!

Jamey Johnson's voice is legendary right up there between Jennings and Jones

@loxahacefigaronald724

2 жыл бұрын

And don't forget Mearl

@pattyajones

2 жыл бұрын

Really? Think about that? Seriously?

@markblackburn5021

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Just like he says, Somewhere between Jennings and Jones....

@bobbyjones5390

2 жыл бұрын

Look at the signatures on that guitar that speaks for itself.

@RickKeiffer

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

Just a man, his guitar and legendary voice. Nothing else is needed.

I dedicate this song to my grandfather and his brothers that stormed the blood-stained beaches of Normandy! I'm thankful we didn't have to see it in color! For those that did could never forget and my grandfather never forgot it in his 91 years!!!

@joshuariddle4420

4 ай бұрын

if your grandfather is only 91 then he in fact, did not storm the beaches at normandy, he is korean war vet age.

@jefferyepstein9210

Ай бұрын

My uncle was with E Company 16th infantry 1st Division. He was in the first wave to hit Omaha Beach. He saw action from Africa, Sicily, France and finally Germany. About a week before Germany surrendered he and many others who had seen as much action as him were given 30 days Liberty passes. He decided to go to Paris with some other guys in his outfit. He was in Paris when Germany surrendered. He said it was a three day long celebration. He had pictures from those days and it did indeed look like a fantastic time. After liberty he they were making plans to begin training for the possible invasion of Japan which obviously never happened. He was discharged in early December of 1945 and made it back home About a month later. The most amazing thing is that with all of the action he saw he never got as much as a scratch. He struggled with what we now would call survivors guilt and PTSD. He drank heavily throughout his life after the war but was able to hold a good job and provided well for his family. He passed away from a heart attack in 1988. I wish I knew how valuable his experience was when I was younger. I wish I would have had the sense to thank him for what he did over there. RIP Uncle Fred.

@joshuajamesmcginnis8807

Ай бұрын

@@joshuariddle4420 use your context clues… never forgot it in his 91 years, not hasn’t forgotten it in his 91 years… his grandpa lived to 91

As God is my witness I wish I could give this song 1 Thousand likes. Jamey Johnson is blessed with a voice that can make a dead man weep.

@laceybug1212

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more. Your name says it all. I can relate.

@fredaphillips2450

5 жыл бұрын

Bless you 🙏 Always pray ✝️

@josephryan1576

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@fartdonkey8290

5 жыл бұрын

Coming from someone who despises country music I can't help but agree

@ronniefrutschi2011

4 жыл бұрын

And us that are alive and respect our roots and family

There is a whole lot of talent right there on that stage. No fireworks or dancers required! Just heart! One of the very few (very few) left

@tangodrizzle

5 жыл бұрын

Along with Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Sturgill Simpson, Cody Jinks and more out there that need to be discovered

@rickmcgehee5059

5 жыл бұрын

Country music coming back i hope

@toddmint420

5 жыл бұрын

Do yourself a favor and check out Tyler Childers.

@wallaceviviansadventures2095

5 жыл бұрын

got to agree there aren't many left. George Jones said who's going to fill there shoes.

@lisahutchinson3665

5 жыл бұрын

Go Jamey!

I'm old school country ,this young man kills it ,song goes to my soul !! So beautiful !!

@joeyhumphrey4536

Жыл бұрын

Well said, the man has it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS EVER COMPOSED

This song brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it. My grandfather's fought in WW2 and I have seen plenty of Black and white pictures of them and my grandmother's. They definitely lived a different life than any of us have and anyone who doesn't realize the sacrifices they made so that we can all live the way we do now, doesn't know a damn thing about this country!!

@michael61985

Жыл бұрын

My grandfather and great uncle both served my great uncle was killed in action in April of 1945

@SEKreiver

10 ай бұрын

Same here, brother.

Memorial Day is today. Remember

I still remember asking and talking to Daddy about when He was little and growing up in the Great Depression( Daddy was born 1925 ) . .. He said He quit school in the 2nd grade to help his daddy farm and He had no shoes 😢💔💔💔. Said He would dig his feet up in dirt find a cool spot for his feet . I always remember that and then and there I decided I would Always Work hard and make something. I hope Daddy is Proud of Me .

@chriscook1249

3 жыл бұрын

Grandpa worked digging for like 10 cents a day and then moved the family to Laguna Beach...it all turned out well in the end.

@susangooch7087

3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscook1249 what about that ... , ♥️♥️♥️♥️!! I remember My Daddy telling Me how He would plow fields and work all day for a dime ,& glad to get it . Many nowadays would even know a hard days work ! I sure do ;) ... We grew up hard but had more than most could buy and that’s LOVE ❤️. I wouldn’t trade any childhood for any amount of money .

This is proof that the music industry is corrupt. Talent like this go unnoticed, really......

@Rockoblocko

2 жыл бұрын

I think everyone notices this guy, he's been in the industry for 30 years

A fine tribute to our Greatest Generation, we sure could use them today.

Jamie, do you know how good you really are? I cry every time i hear this song. And im a 72 yr old navy vet. Thank you.

This live version Never gets old. Can listen to it over and over. Old Maple sounds perfect. And every note Jamey hits is spot on

I cry every time I here this, memories of my grandparents my dad and uncles in WW2 and friends that went to Vietnam and now Iraq, Afghanistan. Thank God they did what they did to keep us free.

@aaronrobinson8313

5 жыл бұрын

Me too and wish the girl gets a hair cut l mean man . sorry I thought he was a girl with a man voice

@johnmarkerwin8454

4 жыл бұрын

Amen Brother

@davidjones2048

4 жыл бұрын

Amen true Americans , this should be top comment

@robertschreiber8099

4 жыл бұрын

Wish I'd had all my Grandmothers photos. SHE WAS what he's singing about. First of the Female Marines. I disappointed her to her grave. :(:(:( A "friend" wanted to show up in a Rolls Royce. She wasn't impressed by a Cadillac. People of that era, weren't. I fought, to give her the burial she wanted. She knows.

@russellworley5701

4 жыл бұрын

@@aaronrobinson8313 c

He's a Marine just like me and thank you for your service

@ronaldblackburn2786

5 жыл бұрын

Old school zone As It Gets love it song

@randallcole559

4 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Brother

@okaybrah388

4 жыл бұрын

Semper fi marines

@maybenexttime250

4 жыл бұрын

I respect your service but he is NOT a Marine.

@HannahHoney92345

4 жыл бұрын

@@maybenexttime250 why do you say that?

No manner how many times i have listened to this song it still gives me chills. Thank you Mr Johnson

This Marine is a national treasure! He sings from the heart about things that we can all relate to. As long as there are singers that do that, then America music will survive!

@MidgetsWillDie

4 жыл бұрын

Phil Smith for a start, you could try googling it.

@CFMRocks

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more my friend

@chanceyoung1694

Жыл бұрын

@@philsmith2489 I didn’t see where he mentioned you in the first place 😎

This is the quintessential country song about trying to stay alive during the toughest of times. Praise God for Johnny McGee the tail gunner and all of those tail gunners who never came home.

One of Johnsons greatest songs!!! Thanks to all you veterans!!! God bless the U.S.A the greatest on earth!!!

Gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it! He pulls you in and sings to your soul!!!!

Whoever gave thumbs down to this song has no taste and probably likes mumble rap. This song hits anyone who has grandparents and respects their elders and their stories. If this song doesn’t touch you in any way shape or form. You have issues for sure. Great song and I’m not much a Fan of Country but this song is pretty amazing

Always gives me goosebumps to hear this song

@howardbone5820

5 жыл бұрын

By

@janicemcallister84

5 жыл бұрын

Warren Burlingame me too

@janicemcallister84

5 жыл бұрын

Jamey Johnson you are the shiznit...i love you so much 🎸 best singer ever god blessed you without a doubt keep on makin music

@tomglorius5091

4 жыл бұрын

My dad is a ww2 vet He was awarded the purple heart in north Africa I cry ever time I hear this Thank you Mr johnston

@Cherokee93

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

When my oldest son was in the service I told him I would take care of getting the marker he ordered for his dad to arrive and be placed at the cemetery when I went by to see it after they placed it I let my car run and my car door was open and I am a true country girl so remember when came on the radio and I cried my eyes out over hearing this song and thinking about all the things we went through!! Music has a way of taking us back and can create a lot of memories 😊

That's a guy who still knows what country music is!!!!

He and Chris Stapleton are the real deal.

@BigKeeneOfficial

5 жыл бұрын

cindy sutton agree

@scottleedy3192

5 жыл бұрын

Only the best survive in this cut throte buisness but there are a select few that go unreconised

@harleyrider6633

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Lewis ain't half bad

@burtonh1

5 жыл бұрын

Wonder if they ever played together

@TigersTalons

5 жыл бұрын

ADK Buckhunter 30.06 beat me to it!

I’m a moderate country music fan but this 2:29 song makes me a huge fan of it. The lyrics really put you right in it.

A man and his guitar. Thank you Mr Johnson.

@clifforddavis6387

5 жыл бұрын

Cody jinks

@clifforddavis6387

5 жыл бұрын

Are you doing

@clifforddavis6387

5 жыл бұрын

Cody

@davefreeman8252

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome voice. And love of good music

@michaelsheppard5379

4 жыл бұрын

A man, his guitar, and his emotions....beautiful !

This song conjures up so many different emotions and memories. Simply a masterpiece of a song, ashamed more people haven't heard it. I am 57 and still fortunate that my Grandfather is still alive, he's 96 and was born in Two-Dot Montana, fought in World War 2 in Saipan still lives in Montana. Obviously this song makes me think of him and my Grandmother who passed 23 years ago. Very special song

Zero ‘down-thumbs’ two years later... Well done. Thank you @jameyjohnson.

All the legends of country would be proud of this young buck🦌🤙

Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen.

With every loved one I've lost along the way, this song got a little harder to listen to...now that they're all gone, I can't make it through this song without a tear in my eye.

DAMN!!!! if that don't touch ya, you ain't got a heart!

@confederateson4185

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jamey God bless you

@timlink341

5 жыл бұрын

Gets Yu rite in the heart wow .

@Cherokee93

4 жыл бұрын

Gave me goosebumps

@shawns4354

4 жыл бұрын

I never cared for country, then about 7 years ago I found song and it blew me away. I have found a few gems since then including just today Brooks and Dunn - Believe.

@scottkinney7878

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

One of the best songs of the last ten years. True American poetry.

Amen God bless America I'm a navy veteran Vietnam era served on the USS Vesole DD 878 1972 to 1975 bless America and Veteran's.

This has to be in the top 10 greatest songs ever recorded.

My son and daughter in law had this song as their first dance at their wedding.❤️

One of the most underrated singer / songwriter!!! Love this guy's music!!!

@emmarose3010

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!! One of the best songs ever written....and that voice is amazing!!

One of the best voices to ever exist in the world of country music!

Best country song ever recorded.

This song is the soul of our family southern bell ! Thanks Brother !!

Bless those that served and their families that endured!! Army Brats all the way!

To silence a crowd in concert takes an incredible song. Not that this needs any more justification than just hearing Jamey sing but wow.

This song is for are soldiers that gave there life so we could have one.

I was in A Company 5th Battalion 7th Calvary 1st Calvary Division 20 miles from the DMZand 20 miles from the Laos border in January 1968 20 years old . When the offense started we went out with a Company and came back with a platoon in a month and half. That is why we call it a brotherhood. Jamey Johnson song Color resonates with us. Spin Hrabik

@tex4u476

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your service.

@anitaclayborn2578

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful song Beautiful man

Magnificent song. Beautifully performed.

This right here was my bestie cousin JoJo was her favorite. ❤ Now I enjoy the words snd music... RIP jojo. Great song 🎼🎄🎵🎶✔️💜☮️

Anyone ever have a song that they loved SO much, that you never bought the cd or downloaded it, because you wanted to have that feeling everytime you heard it by chance? This is that song for me. I have loved it since the first time I heard it when it hit the radio over 10 years ago. I never wanted it to lose its magic. It still hasn't.

I met my wifes uncle Herbert to talk about her family. The most memorable thing he said to me was. "We were so poor we didn't even know there was a depression" No generation since has a clue.

One of the best songs ever. Always brings a tear to my eye. Such heart and song poured into every note.

I Think everyone should listen to this every morning before taking on there day. Being grateful for what we have and where we been... While we are still living in colour ... Best Songwriter in my eyes

This is my great grandpa's favorite song! He passed away when I was 5 from lung cancer...I MISS HIM SO MUCH!!!!We had our own little handshake and everything.When I woke up in the morning I went to his room and we would eat eggs and bacon together.This song reminds me of him that's why I cry during it.

Jamey Johnson 1 singer in American 🇺🇸

My Mother used to tell me this song reminder her of my brother and I. We are both Army combat veterans, trained together and fought in Iraq together. I think the second verse is why she felt that way about the song. She passed away November 18, 2019 and we played it at her funeral. Now I still tear up when I hear it. Thank you so much for this performance. Amazing.

My oldest brother had my back till last week when he died. I will greatly miss you.

Johnson wrote this in black and white. He sang clearly in color.

Thank God for the brave and women of the greatest country in earth. USA

It’s a special kind of talent to silence a crowd like Farm Aid. Right On Jamey!

I'll probably never meet you. This is a beautiful song. I left home out of Ohio when I was 13. Ended up working my way through highschool working for an old man who needed my help. I needed his. Pappy bowles was his name. You should have seen it in color.

My brother. As an 82nd Airborne medix This song is a trigger, I cry, I give remembrance I pour a sip and I give love. Thank you my frien for expressing what I can’t articulate in words. Much love. Much respect. God bless my brothers and sisters and thank you and your families for the service and sacrifice

Jamey Johnson is the perfect representative of Alabama. We are sentimental patriots, old souls, and heartfelt musicians of all races. People knock AL but people like Jamey are all over our state.

@robcarteevids3222

4 жыл бұрын

So true

@jennyhagemann9691

4 жыл бұрын

Zach Rollins You are correct,lived all over the world but my homes in ALABAMA!!!!!!

@tommyrockhiscock

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about mr. wilson pickett....mustang sally. Sooooo many greats come from Alabama, The Beautiful. ✌️👌🙃❤️🎶 War Damn Eagle 😉

@lifebythehorns

4 жыл бұрын

I live in Colorado, every year I wish I were somewhere a little more....... Red, like Alabama.

@MrZatyro

4 жыл бұрын

@@lifebythehorns You guys still have a chance, no doubt. AL will be the last to go, but we too shall fall, in one way or another. Find a nice small town that's unaffected by state and federal politics, then don't tell anyone. Just quietly live out your life. There are too many people, and not too many people are intelligent or creative, so all you can do is go where there are less people to find some peace.

This is one of the best songs ever written, simple as that

Man im balling because this hit home!!! God bless all who remember the colors. Of life!!! Thank you Abba!!!!!

@tomfisher7206

3 күн бұрын

Who's Abba?

Another example of why Jamey Johnson has become such a popular songwriter/performer 😊😊😊😊

Nice to hear real country music!

Not many left like Jamey Johnson

@moparre

5 жыл бұрын

Not any

@highbrass3749

5 жыл бұрын

We still have Stapleton, Church, and Combs. Not all it lost.

@DavidNelson-xt1ye

5 жыл бұрын

Nope

@jyax0647

4 жыл бұрын

@High Brass true, Eric is different but it’s not pop, more outlaw mixed with southern rock.

@jamesaritchie1

4 жыл бұрын

No, but there['s a whole bunch who are better.

Powerful, powerful, beautiful song. Kids out there...you can rap, shake your ass, tattoo your whole body.. but this is what TRUE passion and real talent is.

I just love Jamey Johnson........what a gift to us all!!! WOW!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@ronaldwoolsey7798

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@missyd9462

5 жыл бұрын

ronald woolsey Yes!! He is!!! 😱

I start crying before the first two bars of this song. Every damn time.

Jamey's voice is priceless. I love listening to his music

@georgemelvin7187

Жыл бұрын

Smiles, same here Dawn, feels really great listening, how are you doing? 🌺 😊

Jamey Johnson deserves a Medal for that presentation. I always tried to learn how to get a job I do work when I can, but he took me back to a horrible night where all I had was a memory of my Sister. I'm alive today cause of the girl. I Love My Big Sis

This song is incredible! My memories of past family members run crazy in my head.....damn the tears!!! I also just love his voice, could listen to it all day!

Jamey Johnson is the man!! Can’t really see him under all that hair, but you can still see his beautiful eyes and hear his great voice and talent. He’s keeping it country… Just love it 💕🇺🇸

@georgemelvin7187

Жыл бұрын

Smiles, hello Barb 🌺 😊

This song always brings a tear to my eyes...

@confederateson4185

5 жыл бұрын

God wrote this song thanks for singing it jamey

Jamey Johnson is one of my favourite country singers. To me he is one of the very best, and I hope that he continues to share his talents with us all, and enjoys success and happiness in whatever he chooses to do in the future.

Doesn’t get much better than Jamey, goosebumps every time I hear him sing!

I miss your music Jamey!! Please gift us with some new tunes. This song....priceless, simply beautiful & real.

JJ only needs Ol Maple and a Mic. He's flat out awesome.

There is no better song written that captures the reality of real America !

Without exaggeration, I've heard this song over 1000 times. This is by far the best version of it. JJ can sing the phonebook and make it sound like I'm on every page

Another one of country music's best songs.

Has to go down in history as one of the best songs ever written.

Love this song still in 2024

Clicking the like icon after wiping the tears from my eyes! AWESOME!!!!

Country Classic at its best!!!

This is a real song by a real country music performer

It is my grandfathers story ,,made me tear up real good, anyone who would give this song a thumb down has to be an idiot, ,,you see I am of Ralph Stanley's family ,,My great uncle Ralph,,Uncle Ralph kept up with the extended family ,,my mother was born a Stanley name my father was of the Jordan's ,,,,,,,,,Nathan Stanley probably wouldn't have time for me I bet.

He's the real thing.

@drewcamero1489

5 жыл бұрын

duncang01 real is never loud or even too pretty. Real is hardly ever on the front page. Real is there when maybe doesn't make it.

@confederateson4185

5 жыл бұрын

God bless jamey

@clintsteiner1968

5 жыл бұрын

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@timpusser4956

5 жыл бұрын

Badass man

@randalgibbs4754

3 жыл бұрын

Kids this is real music. Great is underated

Chills every time I listen. Gifted, passionate, reflective.

Needs a love button

The one and only performing Country Music today!!! He's never sold out to the Pop music like all the rest! He's a jewel in a sea of grey!!! God Bless Jamey Johnson!!!

Thank you to all our farmers in America 🇺🇸🙏🏽

Absolutely amazing voice. Jamey, Chris Stapleton, Aaron Lewis, Warren Haynes, Blackberry Smoke, Shinedown, Ruby Friedman, Beth Hart, the late great Ruby Starr, and Marc Broussard are always on the top of my playlist. These talented people don't get enough recognition, however if you do auto-tune, don't play an actual instrument, and lip sync your on the top of the charts.

@Haven6419

3 жыл бұрын

A-FUCKING-MEN can’t agree more!!!!

Best song I’ve ever heard.

Thank you God and Jesus Christ for you bringing light to my life.

This is simply beautiful. A song for the ages.