Chris Ledoux - This Cowboy's Hat (REACTION!!!) 

Thanks for the review. My husband wrote this song and it’s based on a true story. Chris was an awesome person and good friend. He was definitely the real deal.

Chris Ledoux was an actual cowboy, not a pretender that so many country artists are today. He was one of the all time greats for sure.

I got to meet Chris when I was a young boy. He was such a nice person and he let me carry his rig to the mounting area. He climbed on the rankest bull I've ever seen and he pulled off an 8 second ride. As he came off he gave me his cowboy hat. I still have it today.

Oh y’all!!! Thank you for giving Chris LeDoux more exposure! We lost him way too young.

Chris was one of the very few country singers of the last few decades who actually walked the walk. He was never truly mainstream because he stuck to his roots in Wyoming and never really played by the rules in Nashville. But he’s quite possibly the most popular “independent” country singer of all time and is beloved by the community. His son Ned is carrying on his legacy these days.

I can’t believe y’all did Chris Ledoux. I am so pleasantly surprised. I love him and it is 2:30 in the morning where I live. I picked up my phone to go to bed and my notifications on my phone said Lost in Vegas Chris Ledoux This Cowboys Hat. I sat down turned on RU-vid to see y’all. I am never disappointed. Thanks for making a difference in the world. You are bringing people together through music. I love that

I circled around to watch this again. Just lost my brother to cancer. He was never without his hat...it is now on his son’s head. Thanks guys.

Bless your husband for the gift of this song. It’s been one of my favorites since I first heard it. Love Chris Ledoux and definitely lost him way too early. But what a list of songs he left us. Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Chris LeDoux was one of the last great country singers who was a real cowboy. He was a champion bronc rider. Sadly he passed away back in the early thousands I believe. Has a lot of great songs, though. Some story ones, some funny ones, some love ones. PLEASE do “Riding for a Fall” by him.

RIP Chris LeDoux

R.I.P. Chris, missing your music still.

Chris wasn't a poser ... he was an honest to God Rodeo star - RIP Chris

Y'all knocked me out reacting to Chris Ledoux. I loved that guy. He was a total original, and wrote very personal songs. One of my favorites you might try is "Western Skies", where he directly answers "why won't you just act like all the other country stars?" Thanks. This was a good experience.

Chris Ledoux was a real rodeo badass. He was champion cowboy and began singing to entertain his friends on the rodeo circuit. He was basically only famous around the rodeo. In 1989, Garth Brooks released“ Much too young to feel this damn old” There is a line in the song where he mentions “ a worn out tape of Chris Ledoux, lonely women and bad booze seem to be the only friends I’ve left at all” people who’d never heard of Chris Ledoux wanted to know who he was. Well the rest is history. Practically overnight Chris Ledoux was a household name amongst country fans. Chris had only one wife and several children that they raised in a log house that Chris built himself. Sadly in 2005 Chris lost his battle with cancer. In a side note Chris Ledoux wrote and recorded the song “Amarillo by morning” a song that George Strait had a smash hit with a few years later.

Listen to pancho and lefty by willie Nelson and Merle haggard it’s a classic and the story is great

Touching a man's hat is like spitting on him...whether it has sentimental value or not.

Seven Spanish Angels - Willie Nelson and Ray Charles. GREAT SONG

Chris Ledoux!! Loved this video. Chris was a world champion cowboy as someone said earlier. He got started in music selling tapes of his songs out of the back of his car at rodeos. He did get a small record deal before this guy named Garth Brooks mentioned him in a song. "Much Too Young To Feel This Damned Old" which is a song about the life of a rodeo cowboy. Chris was driving down the road one day and heard the line "A worn out tape of Chris Ledoux, lonely women and bad booze, seem to be the only friends I've left at all." and nearly drove off the road. It was then that his music career took off. He used to ride a mechanical bull/buckin' horse in his shows and was very entertaining live. He and Garth recorded a song together called "Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy" and after his passing, Garth recorded a tribute song called "Good Ride Cowboy, Good Ride." Thank you!!!

"Sit down and listen to each other." Such wise words, especially today! Another great review!

A Bronx tale is my favorite movie. "Now you's can't leave" you know some shit was about to go down after that.

Ice T said that the the thing country and rap artists have in common is that they both wear hats and jeans to the Grammys and they tell stories in their songs.

I hope they do Letters From Home by John Michael Montgomery for Veterans Day!

R.I.P. Chris LeDoux! My all time favorite country artist.

Those of us in the cowboy world have followed Chris through his rodeoing days in the 70's.He was the RCA (Rodeo Cowboys Association) world champion bareback rider in 1976. Started singin his songs behind the chutes , on the tailgate of a truck , on a hey bale. He recorded his first 8 track tape, and his parents copied them and printed them out. Sold them out of his truck at rodeos. Feed stores, and tac shops, sold them . You ought to watch some of his videos and concerts. He was a crazy , funny guy. Lotta heart. Died some yrs back. His liver burnt out. Shore miss him.

George Strait - Amarillo By Morning

I wish I could like this reaction 10 times! I have never heard this song before and I love it.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening and reacting to my late husbands favorite country artist. 💕 My husband died 2 years ago, November 5th. He spent years trying to get me to love all of Chris' music and there were only a handful that I ended up really loving. This Cowboy's Hat was one of the 1st that I fell in love with. I love the message, the tempo, the way Chris has with words. I think my husband is happy I was a part of getting more people to listen to Chris Ledoux. 🤠

I appreciate you guys. Three years later, we need this now more than ever. God bless!

Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard-Pancho and Lefty

For Veteran's Day -- Letters From Home by John Michael Montgomery, 'Til The Last Shot's Fired by Trace Adkins, and Travelin' Soldier by the Dixie Chicks.

This is one of those songs that I just find it so hard to believe that not everybody has heard a million times. I can’t imagine life without growing up without the music of Chris LeDoux. R.I.P. Chis LeDoux and thanks for all the great memories.

chris is one of the best if not the best story telling country singer ever

This song was just MADE to be reacted to.

Chris LeDoux is one of the most authentic musicians that ever lived. He lived the lifestyle of the cowboy life that he sang about from competing as a professional rodeo cowboy and selling his own tapes out of the back of his truck to supplement his rodeo career. He finally won the gold buckle as a champion bronc rider in 1976. He then retired from Rodeo to focus on his music career and raise his family on a ranch in Wyoming. He was an independent artist for nearly 20 years. It wasnt till late in his career that he finally signed a major record deal in Nashville after he was name dropped in Garth Brooks's debut single "Much to young to feel this damn Old". Alot of the songs he recorded were recycled songs from his independent days. At the same time that happened Chris had just recruited a new band that he named "Western Underground" who would be the ones responsible to creating the rodeo rock sound that LeDoux is known for today. His live shows were high energy and often concluded with Chris riding a mechanical bull and lots of pyrotechnics. Garth Brooks has admitted that he pretty much stole Chris's live show for his own. Chris's oldest son Ned LeDoux started playing drums for the band in the late 90's when their original drummer KW Turnbow was injured in an accident. When KW returned they performed with two drummers. Also at that time Chris battled liver cancer and undergone a transplant but eventually the cancer would eventually catch up to him and he'd pass away in 2005. After his death Western Underground continued to tour with a couple different front men to keep the spirit of Chris's songs alive. Then in 2015 Ned stepped out from behind the drums to fill his dads boots and has began his career with Western Underground backing him. Ned performs alot of his dads old songs and has also released an album of all new material. Some of the songs were written from some unused lyrics his mom found when cleaning up Chris's stuff. I suggest you dig some more into the catalog of Chris LeDoux and check out the new stuff his son Ned has put out. Ned sounds so much like his dad its scary!

copperhead road would be a great reaction

I appreciate your respect for both artist, writer and singer. Country is a way of life .

George said "bicycle gang" and I about lost it.

Midnight in Montgomery by Alan Jackson. I feel you guys would truly appreciate the story the song depicts.

my favorite takeaway from this video is "Sit down and listen to each other". Man that phrase will cure society! We all need to sit down and listen to each other without the noise!

I live in Wyoming where Chris had a home and was a wonderful person. He lived in Kaycee Wyoming ! There is a beautiful memorial park in his name . This is country underground. His son Chris Ledoux keeps his memory alive. Thank you for sharing his story he is still a legend here .

Excellent video, gentlemen. Chris is definitely one of the best of the "Cowboy Crooners". FYI - "....rope an ol Blue Norther..." A Blue Norther is a fast-moving cold front that causes temperatures to drop dramatically and quickly. Common characteristics are a dark blue-black sky, strong winds, and temperatures than can drop 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit in a few minutes. While Blue Northers can occur in other parts of the country, the phenomenon is commonly associated with the Texas panhandle.

Do some Marty Robbins, some more good old school cowboy stuff. Big Iron is my favorite of his songs.

My daughter shared this video to me . I've always been a Chris LeDoux fan!! From the early days, before his name was a household name among ranchers and farmers .. he was raised on his family's ranch, he was a real cowboy, a real rodeo champion!! And .. he liked to write songs and sing. I'm glad you two guys understand the song!!! It is all so very true! Somewhere, we all have a little bit of common ground. Only way you guys could have made this video any better, would have been to do it before Chris passed away....... And had him in studio with you. His son Ned has picked up where his father left off. He's been doing his father proud!! Check out his videos, I think you will like the stories.... Especially his song, "The Hawk". Thanks for a great video!!

An MC cut as their jackets are called are earned and takes time to earn. This the respect he is talking about. Chris Ledoux was a true singing cowboy. He lived what he sang and sang what he lived.

Chris sang with such ease. His voice is so soothing. Such an amazing artist, a true cowboy. He lived the life he wrote about. Thank you guys for the incredible reaction.

I am SO happy you finally did this song!!!!!

Now there's a real 100% cowboy, I have seen him twice, fortunately. DO NOT TOUCH, a cowboy's hat EVER! There is moral to the story, a true ballad, lovely story. I think you guys are so cool, fun to watch!

I really glad you enjoyed that song. I was born in vegas and raised on a farm in pahrump. I was raised listening to Chris ledoux, this song is a favorite. Well done being open to it!

Just for record... Chris Ledoux was the real deal. He was the cowboys cowboy. He rode rodeo in real life and was a cowboy first singer second. Garth brooks got his ideas and live style from Chris and also famously drops his name in his hit song. Alot of times record labels create a image which is fine you just enjoy the music thats what its all about. But if Chris said dont touch my hat and you proceeded well...then you probably should prepare for a ass woopin.. Not a poser the real deal god bless and RIP CHRIS LEDOUX.

El Paso by Marty Robbins!

You guys need to listen to Hank Williams jr, "A Country Boy Can Survive"

Randy Travis - Three Wooden Crosses Ya'll do a great job at breaking these things down, man, and we sure do appreciate it! Hell of a job!!

Riding with private Malone by David ball

mama tried "merle haggard" really good song with a good story too"

I want to say thank you for this review from the bottom of my heart. It made me look into Chris Ledoux more, and find some songs that really resonated with who my Dad was and the way he went about life. Specifically the song "(I used to want to be a) Cowboy" and how I can see the ways my own Dad went about life now and how's that's reflected in me in the few years since he's been gone.

I was a daddy's girl and one of the first things he taught me was you NEVER EVER touch a mans hat. My granddaddy's nick name was Shine, he made and sold moonshine and he always wore a Stetson cowboy hat. And he taught me the same thing. I have seen a lot of arguments and fights in my life and one thing about it that's beyond true, You will not and best not ever touch a mans hat! Mr.Chris Ledoux was the best at every thing he done. He actually rode bulls and also sang country music. He is an icon to Country in every sense of the word. Ever song he sings is a story and mind blowing.

Or Coward of the County by Kenny Rogers great songs...... now I've been following y'all for a while now so please fellas keep up the good work

Chris is known not just for his fantastic bronc riding and song writing but as a cowboys cowboy..... The cowboy hat can't just be bought it's earned

So I've showed my friends your cast and they can't stop watching because you guys are true to the channel. Your open to good music and that's evident. Your reactions are classic! Your bridging the great divide between music stereotypes and we all appreciate your contributions. Keep it up!!

My brothers wife grew up in the Arizona rodeo circuit, Chris was just one of the cowboys competing but come sundown sitting around the fire hitting the bottle and throwing down a cold one or two he would break out the guitar, it was along time before he recorded anything. He was just a good old boy, an authentic cowboy that could sing, but most importantly he could relate to the other riders and cowboys, he wasn't blowing smoke. I finally saw him at the Emerald Empire Roundup in Eugene, Oregon in the mid 90s, great show and a real entertainer. RIP CL RIDE that stairway to heaven on a wild bull.

This was new to me, and really impressed me as well. Besides the meaning, I loved the poetic chorus. Those lyrics reminded me of that old country/western classic "Ghost Riders In the Sky", which was beloved by a dear friend of mine because her dad loved it so much. After her dad died, we'd occasionally hear it somewhere & she'd say "That's Dad letting me know he's thinking of me." Now she's gone, way too young at 52, and that song always makes me miss her. So did this song in a way. Really enjoyed your reaction, guys. And love you, Cindy, wherever you are.

One of my favorite songs by Chris.

I'm late to the party. Yall heard of Chris Ledoux before me. I'm glad to hear yall doing this song and old country. Rodeo country, cowboy country and gunfighter ballads are real songs. Good stories, tough men and devotion.

We had a party one night & my cowboy friend brought me his old cowboy hat that he'd had since he was 16 yrs old & put it on my head & I wore it all night, but I didn't keep it. I was so honored. Rest in peace Tom. Still love you!

Chris LeDoux, another under appreciated artist. Garth Brooks thinks highly of him. Another under appreciated artist you guys need to check out is Radney Foster. His album Del Rio Texas 1959 has a bunch of great songs, Went for a Ride, Louisiana Blue, A Fine Line, Closing Time, Old Silver, etc.

Y’all oughtta react to Charlie Pride, you will be really surprised of his story and that he was even relevant in country considering the time period and racial issues that were present 👌. I feel like a lot of the black community don’t even know about Black Country artists that existed and still down country without listening to the older music. It’s pretty cool

Thank guys for trying to understand our culture and lives. Chris was the true embodiment of a man and a cowboy. He was world champion bareback rider, a husband, a father, and every little country boys hero! Most people don't understand the Country Music is More then just women alcohol and trucks it is a lifestyle and it is part of what makes America America

This is why we Love Country Music!! Let me rephrase this Why we love OLD , Classic Country Music!! It’s definitely not the same anymore but we hang on to this and others! I’m happy yal actually understand the meaning behind it and relate to it! 🙂

Thank you!!! This really shows y'all are so open minded. Chris LeDoux was not a country singer really. He was a cowboy singer and a real cowboy. He lived the life he sang about, rodeos and ranching. He died in March 2005. He started out making his own CD's and selling them at rodeos. He never fit the country mold and wouldn't cave to corporate radio as to what his music should sound like, and to this day he is not played much on main stream country radio. He is one of the best story tellers and has countless songs that are amazing. If y'all react to more of Chris's songs, check out "Riding For a Fall," "Songs of Wyoming," "Powder River Home," and "The Ride," just to name a few.

Kenny Rogers - coward of the county, Reba McEntire - Fancy, Randy Travis - Three Wooden Crosses.

So great to see this. Chris was a true cowboy who sang how he felt and influenced so many people

Country culture and African American culture have so much in common. I grew up in a mostly Jamaican community(I’m white btw), lower income community, blah blah, but my grandfather is a old school cowboy, rancher, Vietnam vet, and I’d go visit him in the winter out in Wyoming and he taught me cowboy culture, how to ride horses, hunt, and connect with nature, I clocked how similar the cultures are early on

Let me start by saying how much I respect that you guys, regardless of knee jerk reactions on how you think a song will be, keep open minds and really listen to the music. It is surprising how much truly good music there is out there. I am a rock guy at heart, but when I listen to country I listen to Chris. His songs are always really deep or just plain fun. You should check out either "Photo Finish" or "Billy the Kid" (my favorite song by Chris). Another interesting factoid, he was best friends with Garth Brooks, and after his death Garth came out of retirement to perform a tribute to him called "Good Ride Cowboy". He uses titles of Chris Ledoux's songs as the lyrics all throughout it. It is a really good song as well. You may want to check that one out as well.

Tougher than the rest is also another great one by Chris

You guys did a good job on this I'm glad you guys broke it down and totally understood us cowboys. We aren't just hick cousin lovers. Wish everyone was like you two, Great job guys

"All that glitters is not gold" by Dan Seals. It's a song that says its not always a man's fault. Tells a lot of stuff. If y'all get time please listen 2 it. I think both will like it.

Cowboy poetry. 👍🏻 Chris is a king.

“Coward of the county” - Kenny Rodgers

I really love you guys. I, like you, am not a Country Music enthusiast, but started watching your Metal videos and really, really appreciate your openness toward all genres; it's lovely and I thank you.

I am a cowgirl who loves every genre of music, little bit about Chris LeDoux that many people did not know Chris LeDoux - Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame › bareback-riding From there, LeDoux turned professional and qualified for the National Finals Rodeo four times, earning the 1976 world bareback riding crown. Throughout his career, LeDoux competed in all three roughstock events. He was the epitome of a true cowboy and a hero to many that have followed in his boot prints.

This is a great choice guys. Great reaction.

If y’all ever decide to revisit Chris Ledoux definitely do Cadillac Ranch. It’s a banger trust and believe. And it’s only like 3 minutes

Thanks guys came across this on RU-vid randomly. but yea Chris Ledoux to us westerners/cowboy folk to some of you, Chris was GOD and his heir apparent Ned Ledoux is working on his daddy's legacy too. Thanks for the review we think hes awesome too.. from an old cowboys son (me) to urbanites like you'all i am glad you got it and can make that bridge between us.... me i'm back to my Ledoux see ya'all later and i will catch more of your stuff when i can... a new subscriber

So I am a white dude who grew up with divorced parents and split my time living half in the country, and half in the hood and thus has always known that “people are people.” As an adult I live and work in both worlds. I am amazingly blessed to have lifelong friends from every culture. I have loved Chris LeDoux for years one of my absolutely all time favorite artists and love you guys and this channel. This makes me so happy you guys did this song and “get it” FREE THINKERS get it. There is wisdom everywhere, I love all types of country AND can recite very word to rappers delight. Skin color doesn’t matter, people are people and great stories in music regardless of genre or race of artist can MOVE us to be better people. Thank you for breaking down walls and stereotypes!

Been waiting forever for this!!!!

Thanks for doing Chris Ledoux. He was a great writer and entertainer.

You know guys when you did this video and did the reaction to Chris LeDoux this cowboy's hat the song is a real sacred song no question about cuz I really miss this guy so much when he died and this song really got me going really good on

This song always, always, always gives me goosebumps when it gets to the chorus

React to John Anderson “Seminole Wind” great song!!

You Guys need to hear "Ships that don't come in" by Joe Diffie

How have I missed this for 9 months!! Oh my god I love chris and have been waiting for ever!

I’d love to watch you guys react to more Chris Ledoux. He was an excellent story teller, a real cowboy. Anyone who has ever competed in rodeo knows who he is. Try listening to Seventeen or hooked on an 8 second ride.

Check out David Ball. Riding with Privet Malone.

Hank Williams Jr. - COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE It's old school country and a great story song

Chris was a real life champion rodeo cowboy. He was considered "underground" country for a long time. I saw him in Orange County, what a performance.

Believe - brooks and Dunn Copperhead road - Steve Earle Please y’all! I promise you. It’s worth it

Please review Keith Whitley - Don’t close your eyes

Great video fellas, nice to see you both touched by one of my all time favorites and a true rugged American individualist. I highly recommend you listen to another folk take he did, called "Yukon Rose". I think you'll love it. I was lucky enough to see him with my daughter here in rural Ohio before he passed away. Thanks for the great video my brothers

You guys nailed this. This guy was one of the realist people to walk this earth.

You should check out john Anderson Seminole wind