I'm a geezer and my memory isn't what it used to be. But I swear there used to be a bull on the PBR circuit called Fu Manchu, way before this song came out.
Little Timmy Smith was 11yrs old living in a small town Delhi, Louisiana snooping through his mother's papers, finding out his father was World Series Winning Pitcher Tug McGraw.
This song was popular when my brother was dying of cancer. It reminds me of one of the last conversations I had with him before he passed. We should all live like we are dying.
It came out in 2004 & my sister called to ask if I'd heard. I hadn't but looked it up. I'd just been diagnosed with breast cancer, was going through chemo. I was lucky. I'm so sorry about your brother 💔
This hits even harder now that Tim McGraw did this song recently as a tribute the Toby Keith🥹😢💔❤️ Toby literally lived his life this way! Unapologetically bad ass Toby! I’m still crying over Toby’s passing
I saw Tim in concert before he became famous when he was opening for Joe Diffey. He was so nice and gave me a big hug. A few months later Indian Outlaw hit the charts and everyone knew who he was.
My Mom spent 4 years battling ovarian cancer. She never stopped living and spent every day she could with her kids and grandkids. She died at 72 yrs old and 3 months before she died, she was at the beach with family and playing soccer with the kids. Laugh and love while they are here. Save to grief for after they are gone.
His dad wasn't just a Major League Baseball player. He was Tug (F'ing) McGraw. Two time World Series Champion. He got the last batter out in the 1980 Series. He was on the Amazing Mets of 1969. He threw every pitch like it was the most important pitch ever. He pumped his glove on his thigh when he was walking off the field, after another successful inning. He had his issues, but when he was on the mound, he wore his heart on his sleeve.
To this day, I think of Tim as Tugger's kid. Which is ridiculous after so many years, so much success from Tim, and how little involvement Tug had in his life, but I was such a huge Phillies fan in 1980 that I can probably still recognize all the players. (I guarantee that every good Philly Cheesesteak restaurant across the US has a picture of the winning team. And Pete should be in the Hall. Fight me.)
Tug died at Tim and Faith’ house in Tenn.. Tim’s mom was a high school student when she got pregnant by the divorced Tug and her parents sent her to Louisiana to have the baby so Tug had no input on his raising. Tug married again so he has another son, a daughter, a step son and step daughter yet chose to live with Tim in the end.
When my husband was given,, 4 months to live he forgave Chemo because it would have hurried his death with his heart disease. The Dr told him to do whatever he felt like doing and live his life! He had an excellent life enjoying our normal family gatherings with all our children, grandchildren and a couple of great grandchildren. That's what he loved and we'd been doing every weekend for a couple of decades! Our house was always full and full of love and laughter. After he needed oxygen, we just took it with us and visited extended family. His family was his greatest love! The last 3 months were harder as you could see it progressing faster. I had a hospice nurse in2 times a week, but I did all the caretaking and made sure he was in minimal pain. He died in my arms at home. His last words were hold me. I crawled up into the hospital bed and held him and told him I loved him and it was ok to go and not worry, I would take care of the family. He struggled with breathing but last words were I love you, then he was gone. But it's beautiful that our children and grand got to tell him they loved him before he passed.
BOY THIS HITS HARD, 2001 DIAGNOSED WITH BRAIN TUMOR THEY TOLD ME WAS INOPERABLE, I HAVE BEEN GRATEFUL FOR 22 YEARS. DID HAVE 11.5 HR BRAIN SURGERY AND SINCE THEN 3 STROKES, SO I THANK GOD FOR EVERY BLESSING!
"McGraw did not acknowledge Tim as his son until Tim was 17 years old. Tim McGraw, in an April 19, 2022, interview on NPR's Fresh Air, stated that he met McGraw only twice as a child, both times at baseball games in Houston."
I was (mis)diagnosed with terminal bone cancer the same week Tim sang this song Live on the CMA's... I watched Tim sing it, I heard Tim's voice, but it was God, speaking directly to me, to my Soul... This was like 2000/2001... I am still alive today, August 2024, able to celebrate my son's 36th birthday and look forward to my 60th on Sept 19th... In that time I've been diagnosed with Lyme Disease, ME, and in August 2009 my heart stopped beating, twice in that same day, and God said He was NOT FINISHED WITH ME YET, so I now have a pacemaker/defibrillator keeping my heart beating and I'm doing absolutely fantastic!! Every single day my eyes open and I'm still here, well, I'm living it as if it were my very last, eagerly awaiting the day's coming adventure. 😊 Much Love! 💖
This song kills me whenever I hear it. It is very reflective of my situation. I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 43 so it hits VERY close to home with me. I had several friends and family members break down over this song during that time. It’s unfortunate that so many people do wait until something goes horribly wrong before they truly look at their lives and how they live it.
About 23 years ago, my best friend was diagnosed with cancer shortly after his 40th birthday. He had never been a country music fan. When he heard this song, it became his anthem. I'd show up at his house and he'd be dancing around singing at the top of his voice. He lived this song to the end which took 10 long years to fight. I recently was given my own diagnoses and I'm going to try my best to live this song. Thanks for reacting.
The song was written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman. The duo had a friend who received a medical misdiagnosis regarding a form of lung cancer. Wiseman and Nichols began discussing family members and friends who learned of illnesses, and how they often had a new perspective on life upon learning that they had limited time remaining. They decided to write a song based on the concept, hoping that it might inspire someone in such a situation.[2] After they came up with the title, they began writing the first verse and chorus.[3] They found themselves attached to the song, and continued to write it late into the night over the phone.[4] "I remember going in my totally dark living room, laying on the floor, and we wrote the second verse on the phone," Wiseman recalled. The inclusion of the lyric about riding a bull was intended as a sort of "palette cleanse," as they felt the chorus was growing too sentimental. The duo judged its creation as a "really spiritual thing, because it came strong. Me and Tim's instincts and intuitions just kept leading us."[2]
Great song! This song won Best Country Song and Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 2005 Grammy Awards. Please Remember Me and Where the Green Grass Grows are my other favorite Tim McGraw songs! Thanks for the reaction.
I've loved "Please Remember Me" since it was first released by Rodney Crowell, who also wrote the song... Tim's version changed it up a bit, but still just as good...
This song came on when I was going to an ex-girlfriends funeral. I had moved on with life & was happily married, but I had to pull over & cry because the girl whose funeral I was headed to ABSOLUTELY lived her life like she was dying. She absolutely loved every moment. So this song makes me think of her every time I hear it.
My husband just passed away a few months ago, he wa only 60. I’m trying to figure what’s next for me and how to live like I was dying. Great reaction to a very beautiful song!
This song hit hard when I heard it for the first time when I was a kid. It hit even harder when my mom got cancer two years ago. She's fine now but I'm watching her go through this process of learning you can't live in fear every day of what might happen. Powerful song, powerful message. So glad Tim McGraw got this one out there for people to resonate with ❤
Love this song so much! I always get a little teary eyed listening to this song, because life gets so busy that we sometimes forget this! Tomorrow is never guaranteed! Do you want to be remembered for being a good person and for someone who lived life? Ive tried to live that way!
There is a time and place for great rockin' songs and jammin' tunes... but country music is music for the heart. I love watching you fall in love with music of the heart. Great reaction, dude!
Thanks for posting this song because it gives us hope and love and perhaps makes people realize if we take SELF OUT AND DO FOR OTHERS ....I FEEL IT MAKES YOU APPRECIATE YOUR LUFE AS IT SHOULD MATTER
Not only losing 3 internal organs in my life (appendix at age 7, spleen at age 28 - where according to my medical records at Arlington Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 8th, 2000 around 3am for approx. 20 minutes I was pronounced dead & gall bladder at age 45), being diagnosed with HIV on Saturday, March 22nd, 2003 and then being not only being diagnosed with bone cancer (have been in stage 4 for the just more than 3 years and when I officially went to stage 4 in September 2000, I was given only a 2% chance of making it to my 50th birthday - I turn 52 this past June 26th), but on that very day finding out that my father, with whom I had been estranged with since coming back home to Baltimore after my HIV diagnosis and thought he didn't love me had passed away exactly 9 months prior on July 30th, 2018 and no one told me BUT here's why I still try to be positive every day ... 1. It re-affirmed my personal motto of "You will never get yesterday back and tomorrow is never guaranteed. All you have is today and right now, so live every day as if it's your last day on Earth because for all of us the sad truth is that one day will be our last day, He just doesn't let us know what day that will be. 2. After trying out for my favorite game show, starting when the first "Teen Week" was done in 1984 and going through/and attending 27 contestant searches and after not only getting the cancer diagnosis, but finally being properly diagnosed with autism, on Friday, November 8th, 2019, at around 4pm, we taped the episode of "Wheel Of Fortune" that would air on Thursday, December 19th, 2019 (if you type Wheel Of Fortune December 19th, 2019 here on youtube, you can see how i did!) 3. After being diagnosed with cancer and my appearance on wheel of fortune (plus what my final puzzle was), I had no idea that the worst year for almost all of us (2020), turned out to be the best year of my life. During a video call with my younger brother Shane (he lives in Wasilla, Alaska) on September 5th, we talked about how many times we saw our dad cry. When he told me that night after I came home thinking I was going to die that weekend and what my father did that he didn't want to do, I found out that my dad DID love me.
This song makes me cry. This came out after my dad was diagnosed with cancer. One of the few conversations that he and I had that really was deep was about how he felt about this song. He said that it spoke to him. It made my dad cry, this was only the second time in my whole life that I saw Daddy cry. I lost him a few years later but this song makes me cry and smile because I get to have the memory of our conversation. I miss him so!
Listen to him sing If You're Reading This. Bring tissues. Also, may I suggest Martina Mcbride Where Would You Be . She sings it live at the CMT music awards. You won't be disappointed
Such a gladsome thing that you are enjoying country story songs. You don't have to love all country songs but some are so worth it. They weave deep into us. So here's a few more: Almost Home - Craig Morgan San Francisco Mabel Joy - Mickey Newbury (a bit long but so good) *****Cornelia Clark - Mickey Newbury (this one is a must) A man who's eyes tear up at story songs - Contrary to mansplain/manworry nonsense - your testosterone is not in danger. In fact, you are protecting it.
Written by Craig Wiseman, a Nashville songwriting legend. Craig is the founder/owner of Big Loud Records which is the record label of Hardy and Morgan Wallen, among many other great ones now. He writes at times with both Hardy and Morgan, one of my favorites being Chasin’ You by Morgan. Morgan started it before moving to Nashville but never finished it. He got together with with Craig after signing with them and he tells about how they wrote all night one night only stopping early in the morning because he had to catch a flight! They say Craig is a songwriting genius. The most down to earth guy you’d ever want to meet too. ♥️
I take the perspective on that conversation, maybe in large part to being someone who struggles financially as well as physically, that life doesn't have to mean grand gestures of existence. Living like you are dying could be as simple as just seeing the things in life that are beautiful. Having great friends if you can, reading books, listening to music, drawing pictures, petting animals, etc. I can't do activities with a physical cost but thankfully I can walk my dog and smell the air. I can't afford... well, much of anything, but I try to keep special small treats on hand - especially things I know my mother likes.
Tug McGraw was a very famous Baseball Player. Tim never knew who is father was so he turned his attention to his favorite Baseball Player and had poster all over his room of this man. As he grew older he realized he looked a lot like his favorite player and told his mom that he wished he was his father. His mom realized it was time to tell him that his favorite player Tug McGraw was his father. TRUE STORY! Tug lived in Tampa Florida and went to Moffitt Cancer Center (best in the USA) for his treatments. Unfortunately he lost his fight. Tim said he only had his dad in his for a little while but he actually had be in life well before he met him. GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS!
A little late but a few weeks ago one of Tug's fans brought Tim a bunch of memorabilia. Tim talked about some of the pieces, and you can see the pride.
I really appreciate this thanks,I do this once in a while thanks for your love and support it really means a lot to me and how long have you been my my fans I we like to hear from you.
I always think when you are barefoot, you are more naturally authentic and honest. If you have an open heart, as you should. Loved this song from the first time I listened. ❤
I got to see one of Tug McGraw last games. My family and I went to a San Francisco Giants home game with the Philadelphia Phillies. This memory means so much because I grew up listening and watching baseball with my dad. I was dad's girl. My father never got to hear this amazing song. He pasted in 1996 of a massive heart attack, at the age of 48. I know what it's like, only getting a short time with your dad. However I know that both of our father's are watching from heaven. We'll see them again❤
Seb, unlike other Genre’s, Country Artists have longevity. Unfortunately, they struggle with playlist for tours because, they have so many hits, Fans own all the CD’s so to Fans, all the songs are wanted. When Tim was working on his last tour’s Playlist (with Faith), he was thinking about dropping this song. Faith told him she would divorce him if he did. Every single word of this song is true and special. Tim continues with this song.
I really appreciate this thanks,I do this once in a while thanks for your love and support it really means a lot to me and how long have you been my my fans I we like to hear from you.
I love Tim so much,I can remember exactly where I was at when I heard it the first time,I was getting off work in New Orleans, I was driving across the at 3am and just found out that day I was gonna have to have brain surgery, that was the 1st one I'm 60 now and I've had another since, But buy the Grace of God, I give him all Glory,Thank You Sir 🙏 for great memories, sending love from Lafayette Georgia 🙏 🍑
Such a joyful song. But this time brought me to tears. My mom didn't skydive or have adventures, but she gave EVERY day. She was so selfless and so wonderful and so incredible and never saw it. She thought she was ordinary but she was anything but. And I miss her so much
I was pleased to see you are in Utah. Hello from a fellow Utahn! Love your channel. . . keep the reviews coming. We share many of the same thoughts and observations as I watch you reviews.
Tim McGraw has some beautiful songs. This one came out right after was told that had six months to live. I didn't change my way of life, I chose to live my best life. Doctors were wrong. Now, 26 years later, I am healthy, 60, and never forget to live to my fullest and everyone around me knows they are loved for being in my life.
Tim wife..Faith Hill is another brilliant singer. They have a few songs they sing together… Just to Hear you day that You Love Me… For a start.. I’m sure you have heard one of her songs. Where are you Christmas.. from the movie The Grinch. Or The Way You Love Me.. Brilliant artists..
I wish you could do at least 3 videos a day but I know you have a family and probably busy. Family first but I do enjoy your reaction videos. Always looking forward to the next one. There's a song called daddy's hands by Holly Dunn. If you haven't heard it yet, I'd really think you'd love it. I have no job because I'm taking a break staying at my parents to help them otherwise I would donate for a request but I can't.
We really take life for granted sadly until we're faced with life changing circumstances. Life would be so much sweeter if we all respected it more. Love is the key 🔑 ❤
I just lost my 38 year old son to cancer, and when he found out, he didn’t start dying, he started living, he didn’t count the days but he made his days count. He passed away this year on March 11, I’m heartbroken and devastated. His first child will be graduating tomorrow night and I’m so sad that he can’t be there, she is 17, he also had a 13 year old daughter, 7 year old daughter and a 4 year old little boy, I found your page and I’ve watched your reactions all day and it’s kept my mind off of things today. Thank you 🙏🏻
Anyone who reads this.. call your dad. One minute my dad was sitting at my kitchen table drinking coffee. He went to CVS... literally 20 minutes later, he had a stroke, and i never spoke to him again. Call those you love, even when you are lazy. I'd give anything.
So I already loved this song due to its message... but the meaning became so much more real in 2017 when I was diagnosed with cancer myself. My original prognosis was about 6 months to live, but here I am 6 years later and surviving the fight as I continue.
This song first came out when my dad was fighting cancer the first time and i was a kid. I remember singing it at the top of our lungs in the car through thick tears. Still does it today.
I went sky diving 3 days after this song came out and it’s the greatest most peaceful thing I’ve ever done the minute you step out of that plane, where you thought was fear, was actually peaceful and it’s not like falling it’s like the air is holding you up all the way down
I really appreciate this thanks,I do this once in a while thanks for your love and support it really means a lot to me and how long have you been my my fans I we like to hear from you.
His Mom married a man who adopted and raised him as his own. He says his “Dad” was a great Dad but when he found out he wasn’t biological dad he still wanted to meet his biological dad, then he found out he was a mlb player. They ended up having a very sweet relationship and Tim and Faith were with him during his cancer, treatment and end of life. 🙏🏻 if I’m not mistaken?? Tug McGraw didn’t know that he had a son for years and years later
Tim Mcgraw has so many great songs there's too many to count. One of the best in the bussiness. One of my personal favorites is Can't Be Really Gone, such a beautiful but sad song.
I’m proud you got to hear the stories behind Country Music. My mom set out on the old front porch singing as we ran an caught lighting bugs, putting them in a jar. But her singing was always there.
Bro, this is why country music is considered to be old people's music. You just don't realize when you're young and you think it's lame. You're too busy rocking out and living life hard and fast and feeling invincible. You get a little older, you get a little bit wiser, you start seeing life through a different lens, especially when you have a family of your own. It's a rite of passage that is denied to many. I was also one who hated country music until I got old enough to appreciate it. Welcome to the country club brother. 🤚 There's No Going Back
Absolutely love Tim. Amazing voice, great songs, easy on the eyes (lol, sorry). This is a fantastic song, I always smile listening to it. I saw that you've done one song by The Hu. But I'm hoping to convince you to listen to their song "Wolf Totem". The official music video (it's stunning)...but you need the one with the English lyrics cause the words...man, they can word.
My grandma did this song sort of..when she got cancer her and my grandpa put together a bucket list of her hopes dreams and desires. My uncle's, aunts, cousins, and my great aunts and uncles put all their money to her so she could go do it all before she died. She said it was amazing. When they pulled the plug on her all my uncle's and aunts where there. Super tough, first time I saw my dad cry too bc they were basically his parents bc of his parent issues. Super great song and it helps my dad and I.
