“Like A Rock” “We’ve Got Tonight” “Old Time Rock and Roll” And at least another dozen massive classic hits…I can’t imagine anyone NOT liking Bob Seger…he’s one of the GOATs.
My tears are just rolling down my face non stop. I never will hear this song the same way. Thank you for what all Veterans do, have done and God help us hopefully will continue to do, whether we deserve it or not. Thank you Stephen for this request, this video, which I believe should become the go to video for this song. Enjoy your well deserved retirement.
I never listened to Seger when I was younger because I couldn’t relate to his songs. I’m now 40 and they bring a tear to my eye. I feel his lyrics are something you appreciate more when you grow older.
tears rolling done my face I I watched this - as a Seger fan I had never thought of this in terms of vets - I saw my grandpa who served in Mexican WWI & II, my dad who served in WWII, Korea & Vietnam - my husband who did 3 tours of 'Nam, my son-in-law, Desert Storm 8 my grandson who did Iraq & Afghanistan!! Thank you, Bourbon Country, for giving me different Seger song !!!
This song is about Seger at that age and how he viewed himself. Excellent song from a great songwriter. Hope you can explore some other of his songs and give his music a chance. So many of his songs do have country sounds.
I have to agree I've never seen or heard the song in that manner, as I was watching the video it totally changed the lyrics and the feel of that song.... But that's what great music is supposed to do right, lend itself to our lives and our memories.
Happy retirement Steve! Anyone that made it through 27 years in the last 23 years should be commended. The longest war we've ever fought. That's dedication. Thank you for your service. Onward to new adventures and a new life. Sleep in tomorrow!
Can't believe you don't care for Bob Seger never heard of anybody not liking his music .I learn something every day ! 😳 Stephen Thank You for your Service! ✌️
Strange, I'd been out of the Army for 15 years when this song came out. I always thought of it as being about military. As an aside, Jason Aldean recently sang a duet with Bob Seger, "Turn The Page." Good stuff
Wow, that's a powerful video! I will never hear this song again without thinking of this video. I'm glad you appreciated the video even if you're not a Seeger fan.
I had to pause, almost choked on my coffee when the decanter's stopper finally popped... It really is a great story-telling song but Seger did that in every song. This is just a little slower-paced than most and some of that guitar work really does sound like Country from the late-80's to early-90's. Thank you everybody for your service.
What do you mean you don't like Bob Seger Keith?!!! You just aren't right in the head are you? (Ribbing you......kinda.) Seger has a great gravel in his voice and some cool choices in his songs for instrument solos. THANK YOU to all who have, are and will serve.
Great reaction! Keith- I have never seen you so engrossed in a video! It seemed to bring you back to the days when you served. Thank you for your service and to all veterans!
I’m glad you changed your mind about the song. Thanks for an honest review. I love bob seger. myself, I been begging y’all to do a dire straight well, mark knopfler song with emmylou Harris. Our shangri la.
Bob is Americana! Not one bad song. Bob’s was a great storyteller and The Silver Bullet Band! Congrats and Thank you for your service Steven (sp). A great video!
Good job on this and I enjoyed it a lot. Although centered (rightly) on the USMC, for me it reminds me of my early Army airborne days as my first unit assignment was the 4th/503rd Infantry Regiment, 173 Airborne Brigade (Separate), transitioned to 1st/503rd, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell Ky. Deactivated in 1973 it was known as "The Rock" and is depicted on my Distinctive Unit Insignia as such. In WWII the unit jumped into and captured Corregidor, aptly named The Rock for its' harsh terrain. Afterward the unit was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and received its nickname "the Rock Regiment" from it. Although this song came out about 15 years later, I am now playing my own movie in my head of a somewhat shorter career of 20 years, 6 months. Again, Thanks to Steven and Bourbon Country Reacts....Bravo Zulu and Semper Fi.
There are a few that take me back to The Corps. Everytime I look back, I smile. The best days of my life and best family I could ever hope to be a part of. Semper Fi!
@@BourbonCountryReacts I guess because he was mostly considered soft rock but you can hear a little of the singer/ songwriter/ country vibe in there. During his time, he mostly like was not considered country at all but I think later country artists took inspiration from him so may be why I hear it that way. He is a favorite of my moms. Also I think the same of CCR also a favorite of hers.
Omigosh, I had to rewatch that 1 second 4 or 5 times, then recover from the giggles before I could watch the music part. Sorry Dustin, it is usually Keith I giggle at... thank yall for a great reaction, that is a powerful version and video AND thank you to Stephen.
My first thought was, "Seger's not country". But Seger is damned good, so let's go. Even Metallica covered him. To the retiree, from an old UH-1 Charlie Echo, Clear Left and welcome home.
How can anyone not be a fan of Bob Seger ? I'd be interested in some of your favorite artists to compare.. I doubt any are as successful as Seger. But, to each their own. If you dive deeper into Seger, you will find many great ones.
I'm going to assume you meant "vet" and not like, a Pomeranian. And I get how popular Seger is. I think my problem is that every song I know of his tends to sound like an instant cliche. I've just never really cared much for his music. I'll be viewing this particular song a little differently now, though. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts Ah. The cliche' probably comes from Seger himself because his music was just EVERYWHERE during the 70's - 80's and even a little into the 90's. The definition of 'ubiquitous'.
@Bourbon Country Reacts yeah this was reception after I enrolled in military college. It was the first phase of training for cadets looking to be officers. It was at Ft Knox, KY, and we walked it this gym and they had this song playing with military themed pictures thru the video. That's when I truly got the meaning of the song. Now of course I didn't complete military college and recieve a commission but I did enlist the next year after that ( had to support the newly pregnant wife and daughter). Every deployment, every hard day of my military life, I played this song and it reminded me of what it was I was doing and why.
Have just placed an order at Vine & Table for three bottles. Have a note with details of three Alan Jackson songs I've requested. Hope you enjoy the music and the whisky.
I picked those up about ten minutes ago. Remember to be patient, as we have a backlog. And, for reference, it looks like your last one will drop on Friday of this week. - Keith
@@freddie597 No worries at all. We're actually fascinated ourselves to compare how we taste whiskeys over time. Palates change over time, with previous meals, and other factors. The same whiskey could taste differently to us based on those factors, and we find it interesting to review one we've already had, then compare our own responses. - Keith
Happy retirement king bourbonite. Thank you for your service. Finally a song that I know again. Never heard it in the military context but it fits. I always liked that song. I don’t think bob seger is country but who cares. And the designer dram sounded tasty too. Most ryes are to spicy for me but this one sounded good. Who one it? 😂 Or is Keith not allowed to have any more bottles in the house? 😂
Stephen actually sent us another Designer Dram when he learned we flip coins to split bribe bottles. I guess he didn't like the idea of me having to drive across town to Dustin's house to enjoy it. Which is cool, because it's Damn Good Stuff. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts that’s awesome. Stephen is taking good care of you. So I guess he deserves the King bourbonite title. 😁 I’m still having a German whiskey for you. We bought it before Christmas and since then I’m trying to figure out if I can send alcohol internationally. I still don’t know. So I think we are just going to try it. If it’s reaching you, great. If not I will try a different way.
@Bourbon Country Reacts yeah you both should have two apiece now Of btw I sent another bottle of Found North 004. You should have it now so you guys don't have to split it lol
Not a bad song but Bob Seger is not country. There are so many awesome country artists and songs out there. And yes I listen to rock and soft rock also. But I want to hear country artists here. I will say this IS more country than many of todays "country" songs. Which is sad. Thanks guys.
I would agree, in my opinion, I wouldn't exactly consider this country. But it's a good song and considering who Stephen is, and the specific reason he wanted this song on the day he retires, I"m ok with them breaking their rules to thank Stephen for his service.
I absolutely agree Nick. My son is a National Guardsman. I love all our military folks. I actually like the song more than many of the newer country songs I've heard here.
Stephen aside, objectively, listening to this song and viewing it like you'd never heard it before, it really would sound more "country" than rock. Especially if you were looking at the current state of the two genres. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts I have to give you that. I think I commented a year or so ago that "Seven Bridges Road" by the Eagles is Bluegrass. I don't even mind that you allowed Stephen a favor on his special day. He's a special fan of the channel. I just hope it isn't a precedent. We'll be seeing people requesting Metallica or Led Zeppalin.
@@barbarahighlander8840 Hahah, as much as I'd love to react to Metallica or Zeppelin, we really wouldn't allow that. We'd reach out to a briber and ask for a country song. And yeah, Seven Bridges Road really IS bluegrass. And good bluegrass at that. - Keith
He did not receive 1 penny for the use of that song. He donated it to General Motors after they betrayed all 8f us and turned out shot cars and trucks and allowed foreign automakers to eat our lunch. Those commercials almost brought GM back from the brink singlehandily. Bob is from Detroit.
Pity about all the military imagery; this song is not about war, it is much broader and embraces anybody who is aging and looking back. But thank you xxx
