Love Tom T. Hall he had a way of putting life into words like no one else.

He had such an easy conversational way of telling a story. I am a werd nerd too!

This song hits on so many levels. Generational differences, time and distance, not knowing what to say, perspective, guilt and also a longing for something or someone he left behind. He couldn’t come to moms funeral, now he’s home, but then gone again, just that quick. It speaks volumes

Don, I saw Tom T in Nashville years ago. Margaret T is correct, it's the only Tom T Hall song the title was not included in the lyrics. When I saw him in Nashville it was a very small venue, like preforming in the round, basically he would sing the song, and we the audience would ask questions. Some other fun facts, Tom T always used names and people in his songs, such Clanton Delaney. That was a mix of two friends of his. In this song "Carterville" refers to the Carter family. Tom T and Johnny Cash with the Carters were very close. When he sang the Homecoming he explained the true meaning of the song. First if you did not catch it, its a one way conversation, his father never gets to ask a question. He's trying to explain why he never shows up. The singers career was more important to him than his family. Had that I'm to busy to care. Even his line "I'm glad Fred and Jan are here, its better then you being here alone." expresses, the singer would not even be around if his father needed him. It's a very deep and sad song. Like you said, Tom T has the magical way of putting words together that moves your felling's all over the song.

Tom T. Hall said in a interview with Bill Anderson. On the show Bill Anderson had XM satellite radio "Bill Anderson visits with the legends". Tom T Hall said almost every song he written happened in real life to him or happen to someone he met. And he said this song "Homecoming" actually did happen to him. As well as "salute to a switchblade" happened to him when he was in the Army stationed in West Germany.

When he passed it was like a piece of my childhood died.

Thanks for doing this song, Don. I grew up on a small farm and my brothers and I worked our asses off helping it go. My dad was a very hard man and had good reasons for being the way he was but it caused us to be mostly estranged throughout my adult years. When I did visit, it was always painful and strained. And now he is gone. So is my mom. And I miss them terribly. This song always reminded me of them and how it felt to drive up their driveway when visiting. I miss them and that old farm so so so much.

So many more good Tom T Hall songs to go. “Ballad of Forty Dollars,” “Salute to a Switchblade”

Hi! Last week, I watched and listened to a live in studio version of this song with Tom T. Hall. He mentioned the word "homecoming" is no where in the lyrics. Thank you. I just love TTH

one of my all time favorites!!!!

Wow.... That song struck me, and had my mind wandering through the story in it. Rather like a man whose rerlationship with his son was not the very best and when son visits it comes on like that. Something I know all too well.

There is so much irony, hyperbole, and sweet sarcasm in Country Music. There is all of that here, but there is a sadness too that we all experienced homecoming as young adults once or parents now. Love the song. Good video reaction.

Another great reaction Don. Another Kentucky legend gone entirely too soon. I like how he told his dad that he wasn't any chance of him getting hurt. Just to make his dad not worry

Sometimes I fall into overthinking a Tom T song, looking for the words written between the lines like what is the Dad thinking? What is the son really trying to say to his dad? Then I just sort of close my eyes and shut off my brain and just listen and enjoy a very good simple song.

It's good he found the time to drop in for 5 minutes. If he'd known Dad had a phone, he could have called and avoided the trip altogether.

@lindanicholson950

2 жыл бұрын

@@RA82828 I wasn't sure anybody else ever noticed that.

Tom T. could sketch in more story and implication in three stanzas than any ten songwriters put together.

that is one of my favorities of his. A fan for many years, saw him at a State fair in 1986l

Classic line from you, "Hollywood movie in 3 minutes."

@RockN2Country

2 жыл бұрын

@Marvin Thayer Ha! Thanks for picking up on that. :-)

Sometimes the price of “success” can be just too much.

Thanks. This one could be made into a film as they did with “Ode to Billy Joe.”

@CountryDoublePlay

2 жыл бұрын

and "Harper Valley PTA".

When I don't know what I'm doing on youtube, I stop by here looking for a good song ❤️

@RockN2Country

2 жыл бұрын

@Zainal Ak Thanks for the smile, and I’m glad I could help out!

Love this song!

Sir, you do a great job reacting to these songs! You add so much to each one!!!

@RockN2Country

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@Jerry Gaddis Thank you for the kind words, Jerry!

Thank you for sharing this. Check out another great song of his called "Watermelon Wine". Have a blessed day all day today Don!☮️💖🙏🇺🇸🇮🇱✝️✌️

@GITRDONE7117

2 жыл бұрын

Don has already reacted to that song. You can find it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGxsrdCflZXOhNI.html

You have to do his :The Day Clayton Delaney Died"

Like his story songs still play them

Do 'Thank You Connersville' it is a masterpiece of flowing linear storytelling set to a melody.

pretty much any Tom T Hall Song is a great song if not great very good, Not redundancy in his lyrics. Real Meaning Love Him and even his ending in life was sad but not shocking. RIP Tom T Hall

Love this song. The last line gets me. To me it's the purpose of his visit. I assume Barbara Walker is an old flame and he's still pining and was hoping to see her.

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listen to My Old Man by john prine. fantastic.

Tom's nickname is "The Story Teller," and so appropriate. This song tells it all about life on the road for some. The only part that confuses me a bit is whether he really did spend time in jail or just looks wasted.

@warrenburlingame1172

2 жыл бұрын

I think it means that he had been traveling and playing so much it made him look and feel that way

Try "Turn it on Turn it on! Turn it on!"

Please do Somebody Hold Me by Narvel Felts and Wine Into Water by T Graham Brown please

@RockN2Country

2 жыл бұрын

@marinefireman219 I reacted to Narvel’s song two months ago but for copyright reasons it won’t be public on the channel until late October. But it’s uploaded and ready to go.

You seem to use a variable matrix in your rating system...ha! I'll give it a 9 to start, just on the captivation alone. I was hoping you'd get to this one. I really love listening to Tom T. Hard to hear a Tom T. song and not get feels of some sort. I like his song - I miss a lot of trains.

Sorry, I don't know what it is, but it looks like your hat's on backwards