Home Free - Elvira (feat. The Oak Ridge Boys)
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#HomeFree - Hudba
STILL LISTENING TO THIS BANGER IN 2024 🤩😍😍😍
And loving it
Yes
🎉
Yup ❤
This is oh so awesome... Proud of Home Free... Honored to have been a part!!!
+Joe Bonsall Elvira's back and she's coming in HOT! Great job everyone..Up and comers and Legends together. Doesn't get much better!
+Joe Bonsall The honor is all ours Joe! So much fun!
This is just an incredible collaboration.
+Joe Bonsall And Home Fries couldn't be happier that this collaboration happened.
so delighted by the visible love & respect between these two groups
when Tim hits that super low bass note, the fake faint from all the ORB guys is GOLD. So awesome
Dude sang LOWER than Tim in his prime. Look it up.
Ikr😂😂😂
Richard and Tim having a bass off... A DREAM COME TRUE!!! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
WITH OVER 19 MILLION VIEWS, AND STILL CLIMBING, I AM AMAZED THAT EVERY DAY I STILL GET COMMENTS, POSTS, E-MAILS, CALLS, OR JUST RUN INTO PEOPLE ON THE STREET, WHO HAVE SEEN OUR VIDEO WITH HOME FREE......EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT HOW GOOD WE SOUND TOGETHER----I AGREE.....THEN, THEY SAY, "YOU LOOK LIKE YOU WERE HAVING SO MUCH FUN"-------WE WERE!!!!!! "ELVIRA" IS A FUN SONG AND HOME FREE GUYS HAVE BECOME SOME OF OUR BEST FRIENDS......THANKS FOR ALL OF THE KIND REMARKS AND VIEWS!!!!!!!!!
Let's face it, when you take 2 insanely talented groups that can combine for this kind of sound, the remarks will keep coming. I know I've listened to this a couple dozen times. And not a bit of it has gotten old or boring! Maybe you will collaborate on another song sometime. That would be awesome! ❤
@@chrismorin1318 THANK YOU, CHRIS.....THIS SORT OF THING IS A SPECIALTY OF HOME FREE.....IF THEY SHOULD DECIDE TO DO ANOTHER SONG, I AM QUITE SURE THE OAK RIDGE BOYS WOULD ENJOY THAT VERY MUCH.....THIS ACQUAINTANCE LEAD TO US GETTING THEM ON THE GRAND OLE OPRY, AND TO US WORKING A HUGE CONCERT DATE TOGETHER......ALL WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL.....
That song is my favorite since I was a kid in the 80's and with Home Free it's just awesome!
@@Ikepela246 ISABELLE, I HEARD THIS SONG 15 YEARS BEFORE WE RECORDED IT.....I NEVER FORGOT IT.....
That was the best cover I've seen in my 17 years, I feel so proud and touched hearing this cover
Also I would love a cover of Valerie with y'all. Would be amazing
Richard: "I'm gonna go low on this last one"
Tim: "Hold my beer"
yasssssssssss!
True
@Niranjan Rajesh sometimes
Learn about the voice notes.
@Niranjan Rajesh that comes with age
The way they act and feed off each others energy they act like fathers and sons especially Richard and Tim. Richard is so proud when Tim hits the basement with that last note
Seasoned musicians I think celebrate when they see a new generation of talent because they know they were a part of what inspired that younger generation to rise up in love of music. I think most musicians in general are just good people once they reach a professional level.
@@JosephDiveley You’re exactly right. The Oak Ridge Boys are seasoned veterans with nothing needed to prove, so when the young guys in Home Free come along it’s a pure celebration of talent. I loved seeing this union of ridiculous skill and unabashed joy in performing.
My thoughts too. Magic sounds. Wow
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@@margiwatson1760Incredible!!! I love it thank you for sharing this thought.
I never get tired of this version of this song, because no matter how many times I watch this by the time I see Rob comparing beard size, I realize I've been so engrossed in the fun and beautiful harmonies, that I've been sitting here with an unashamedly goofy grin on my face for 2 and a half minutes. 😂😅😂 ❤❤❤
Hello Zanlee kain, how are you doing??
The oak ridge boys all look so proud of their home free “counterparts”
Rip Adam rupp
@@zice209 What happened to Adam?
Rhonda Boncutter he doesn’t have a counterpart
@@zice209 to be fair he really doesn't need one Lol
Ald3n he’s a whole damn drum kit. He don’t need a counterpart lol
The Oak Ridge Boys look like they were truly having heart felt fun singing with Home Free! And may I add they have gotten better with age like a fine wine!
We all get better with age! LOL!
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Agreed!
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What a trip! And Geoff Castelucci did a great job on that arrangement. What a lot of talent in one place!
Hello Judy. How are you doing?
Hello Judy how are you doing
@@michaelspencer436 Jesus they are duplicating….
@@Ninguin nice meeting you here where are you from ?
how are you doing hope all is well with you over there may God bless you
This is what happens when you get a bunch of talented performers together. The first thing they do is have fun. If you don't believe it just look at the smiles on their faces and it comes through in their voices. They are having way too much fun. It's like when everything just clicks - you know its right and everyone feels it. This is what makes good singers great singers. They make their voices smile. Love this group.
It comes down to one thing; All Talent and NO Ego. It shines through their voices and smiles.
That cant lip sync for shit
i hope you know they recorded this beforehand are lipsyncing here
When I saw this listed I just knew they had fun doing this video even before I watched it.
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Everybody knows just how good Home Free is, one of the best acapella groups EVER! But when this recording was made, do you realize that Joe Bonsall (tenor) was 67 years old...that Duane Allen (lead) was 72...William Golden (baritone Santa Claus) was 76...and Richard Sterban (bass) was 72? After all these years, the "Boys" have still got it and don't take a back seat to ANYONE!
I've read it couple of times that, even though the Oak Ridge Boys still have a number of years left, this was a "passing of the torch" so to speak. The Oak Ridge Boys even stated that they had recorded Elvira the way they wanted to all those years ago and so let Home Free have creativity discretion on the song. Only thing they asked was that a few things were kept in place. I can honestly see Home Free as the next generation's Oak Ridge Boys.
They've even performed on the Grand Ole Opry twice now with an open invitation to return. From the videos of them performing at the Grand Ole Opry, the crowds loved them. I would definitely love to see them live.
Baritone Santa Claus 😂
Amazing! Hope and pray HOME FREE will last so long.God bless all of you guys!
@@darkestar45 they have a lot to endure, and years of creative adaptations to go through... even if they did more than covers that'd still be the case. If that's "the passing of the torch", they're running out of time to find their "Y'all Come Back Saloon". It's next to imposible to do what The Oak Ridge Boys did. Home Free can harmonize like crazy.. but they haven't found that song their voices are meant to fit into perfectly that'll create a new sound people can't get over. It's hard.. I'd be surprised if they do.
I just said out loud that if I were about 30 years older, the ridiculous crush I’ve always had on Tim would have been on Richard!
FROM THE TIME "HOME FREE" WALKED INTO THE STUDIO TO RECORD "ELVIRA" THE ENERGY LEVEL BETWEEN GROUPS WAS "OUT THE TOP OF THE ROOF". A GREAT NEW GROUP WITH AN UNLIMITED CAREER AHEAD FOR THEM. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN TO DO THE VIDEO. NOW, LET'S DO A BIG OLD WORLD TOUR TOGETHER!!!!!!
Duane Allen Wow....Praise from the man himself! Right you are Mr. Allen! World Tour...Whoop, Whoop!!!
Duane Allen Two great bands and a GREAT IDEA, Duane!
Terry Rodrigues THANKS TERRY...
Cholla Ranch THANK YOU, CHOLLA
+Duane Allen *chanting* WORLD TOUR! WORLD TOUR! WORLD TOUR! I am totally there!
Harmony exceptional and exponential! It is incredible how Home Free and Oak Ridge blended seamlessly. The bass was rumbling, the tenor was trembling, the baritone was booming, and the beatbox is out of this world! My heart is on fire for Home Free!
I saw so many comments of how it looks like the Oak Ridge Boys were having so much fun. When I used to see them live, they ALWAYS looked like they were having fun!!
Yes I have been to many Oaks concerts over the years and the Boys and the Mighty Oaks band always have fun!!
The fact that the original artist would want to collaborate with Home Free shows how good Home Free truly are!
I love the little deep voice rivalry they have going because WE come out the winners for it.
Despite popular belief the song Elvira was originally written and performed by the country singer Dallas Frazier in 1966 and is not about a woman but a street in East Nashville
They also did a great job with Lee Greenwood!
@@csutton161 Yes, I know. I saw that one. It was very moving. It's good that they are patriotic and have respect for the military. Those things seem to have been forgotten by many people.
@@revacohen So True! I saw Lee Greenwood in the 80's, and my husband was about to join the navy, I heard him sing that song, live, it brought tears to my eyes.
I love the bass trade off between richard and tim! Still get chills just watching this
Steven Statham same
Yasss
Love those guys!
me too!! even now!!
@@junior645 Rewatching today. Love it.
I absolutely love both groups. Together they are a phenom !!
Yes they are a great group of talented individuals, I love listening to their music on my free time.
The best thing is how wholesome this all is. A young upcoming crew wants to feature the entire cast of the original song, and they are all into it. Love seeing a passing of the baton. Not the song, but from one generation to another of amazing singers that are making younger generations fall in love with a song that those "old people" in the video made a hit in their day. It brings them both together. Absolutely perfect.
2:22 That note was so good the painting fell.
Mohamed Moghny good eye!!
Mohamed Moghny no the guy in front of the picture hit it with his arm
oh my god yes XD
Pfffttt haha! That's greaaatt!
I'd be proud if I could hit that note, too.
That beatboxer is absolutely amazing
He absolutely is amazing!
I agree, especially in their other videos he's probably the most innovative I've ever heard
YES HE IZ!!!!😊😊😊😊
Ikr 😍
#Lovetothebeatboxers
The best part about this is that you know they're having fun! Greatest part of watching someone perform
They are amazing - they don't need any accompaniment - they provide their own! The guy who has the deep voice doesn't look like the guy you'd expect. I thought it would be the fellow with the beard in Home Free. Some of the original Oak Ridge Boys could really hold their own! So Great!
tim has a beard
@@franzliszt4545 I'll remember that; that's my son's name! Thanks!
I just keep replaying 2:15 - 2:23 over and over, I'm all about that bass!!!!!!
Me too. I love it
Same
my speaker can't even play it
The base keeps vibrating my iPad
Jee Major I know. I've been singing with it for a long time. This was my first song with a bass part for me.
They look like dads and sons having a sing off hahaha
it does and I love it
I thought that to
Agree
Yes they do 😂
Tim could definitely be Richard’s son, and Adam could definitely be Duane’s
Finally got my B'Day present tonight in Cincinnati, got tickets from my daughter for us to go, got postponed twice! It was such a wonderful concert, laughed, cried , sang and danced! Great time! Thanks Home Free!
Hello Rhonda. How are you doing?
Hello how're you doing today?
@@DavidSmith-nk2rc Doing fine!
@@collinsfrancis9743 I am doing good!
100 yrs ago (seems like) my 5 sons used to sing this and others by Oak Ridge Boys! (They were 4 to 15). Soooooo fun to see this! Home Free are only group I listen to these days. (Age 77). Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This was soooo GREAT!!!!
Hello 👏 Susan Porter how are you doing today?
Love the scene where the Oak Ridge Boys are signing Austin T-shirt, Austin has the look on his face like he's a kid in a candy store.
He is...sheeer heavens delight...
0:52 Wow!
1:48 WOW!
2:16 *_WOW!!_*
😂 No doubt! 💯✅
I puke my ballz out after hearing this song
I’ve just realised the giddy ups get higher and Richard and Tim go lower each time
I love how you bolded and italized that last wow
There's SO much vocal talent in this song ♡
Hello Emmy. How are you doing?
Hello 👏 Emmy how are you doing today?
It's quite a humbling experience to listen to this much talent honestly
There's so much to love about Elvira!
I was in fifth grade when the Oak Ridge Boys released “Elvira” and I just about wore the grooves out on the 45 because it was so great I had to listen to it over and over and over. I just stumbled upon this version of the song by Home Free with the Oak Ridge Boys and it is so wonderful I felt like I was 10 again! SO very good, and I love the interaction between the legends and Home Free in this video!
When that tenor started, the other guy stood up like “omg !!” 😂😂
My favorite part!!!😍😂🤣
Those runs thoooooo
That is Joe Bonsal.
A breakout, 21st Century update of "Elvira," in true, a cappella country style! The Oak Ridge Boys plus Home Free results in inimitable harmonies and unique vocal rhythms that purely set our hearts on fire. So, until the new album ships, we're just gonna sit here and replay, replay, replay . . . ELVIRA!
I really love that they didn't try and rewrite the entire thing and just kept true to what the song is!
Two awesome groups, one awesome song. Anyone else love Robs vibe. Love the faces he makes. He truly loves what he his doing in every moment.
I can’t stop smiling watching them enjoy the a cappella rendition of their hit. ❤️
Hi Janet😊😊😊
Wow iliked the song
I can't stop listening to this. They play this version at work all the time @ Bass Pro Shops. :-)
Oh awesome!
Home Free any advice to help me start my own group. Bc I been singing since 7 and been sick for long time but I want get back using my voice god bless me with
+Daniel joshlin...
I also made my own acapella group With my friends and we sound pretty damn good and we welcome any newcomers once we hear how good they are! I have a large vocal range just like Peter Hollens (Who is very awesome and if u haven't heard of him check him out!). He can go really high then down to Tim Foust's growl voice but I don't do that as often cause we already have a bass in our group only if I'm doing a harmony with him would I use my lower vocal range!. But that's pretty cool that you have a group to I bet ur pretty good!.
Ryland Mowatt I'm looking to start my own group I have a wide range of vocals myself I have bass and kind of country type voice then I get high note when motivated lol. Does your group have anything on CZcams
This is probably my 142nd time watching this and it is still one of my most favorite songs of ALL TIME!!!!!
Laura S Are they considered Southern Rock Band, Like Allman Brothers & Lynyrd Skynyrd??? I should know this Im a 70s person
me to
Laura S 142? Lightweight lol
Oh, I agree!
Laura I agree! Saw Home Free in Cincinnati! Were excellant!
When my son was a young boy, he used to sing this song a lot. Brings back sweet memories. He's 45 now
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I just found Home Free guys this week. Love them. And the Oak Ridge Boys has one of my favorite groups for years. nd it has been years since I am 73 years old. Great song.
Hello Carol. How are you doing?
Hello Carol how are you doing
Someone told me that Tim once broke an amp
because his voice was so deep. I feel like that's more impressive than people who can break glass with high voices.
there's actually a video of it online
@@mxda96 where do we find this video cause I'd love to see that, that's so impressive
I wouldn't doubt it
Definitely so
@@mormaciain9005 czcams.com/video/55SgfvoPoxc/video.html Sorry forgot to respond :)
You know this is good when my 83 year old grandpa not only listened to the whole thing, but absolutely loved it and thought it was cool. He's a big fan of the Oak Ridge Boys. Love Home Free as always❤
God Bless him, he has excellent taste!
Hey guys! I love this! My late mother in law's name was Elvira (she went by Cindy) and she loved this song! One of the sweetest women I've ever know. RIP, Mom!
The reaction to Austin’s range… omg. I’m dying!!!
Hello Becca Raymond, how are you doing?
Hello 👏 Becca Raymond how are you doing today?
Hello Becca
how are you doing hope all is well with you over there may God bless you
Hello 👋
Hello 🤗
I swear to god that Adam swallowed a drum kit as a kid!!!
Oh, he is so so good!
He also swallowed an harmonica! He is so so good!
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Taking that old lady who swallowed a fly to a new level
not just one
The bass of the Oak ridge boys looks like he can be Tim's dad.
It is.
Plot twist he is lol
Sterban (77) IS old enough to be Foust's (38) father.
@@roberthudson1959 I knew that. I did the research right after. Is Sterban's vocal range lower than Foust's?
@@bamboo6392 Depends who you ask. Those who don't consider Foust's speaker-breaking low notes "singing" would give the nod to Sterban.
Elvira was the last song our family would sing at the end of our family get-together/sing-along down in the Glades (John's Branch area) of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Our family held it at my uncle's home who was the last one of 8 sisters and 3 brothers to live near the former family homestead. Before living in the Glades, the family had lived in the Sugarlands which became part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park so they had to leave. Times were extremely hard back then because of the Great Depression, and my grandfather had died tragically in a car accident coming home from work (he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp in the Great Smoky Mountains), but because of my grandmother's love for the Lord as well as other family members, they held it together. The Lord was so good to them through it all. Well, after singing a lot of Southern Gospel music and mountain music or folk songs, we wound leave on a good note by singing Elvira..♥😄I miss those good times, and I miss all my aunts and uncles and my parents who have since passed away, and I am certain they are in heaven. Thank the good Lord for my cousins who keep in contact with me through Facebook. ( I recently found out that my great grandmother's middle name was Elvira. She really loved music, too. )
Having been mesmerized by the Oak Ridge Boys back in '81, this is an incredibly wonderful collaboration. It's such a wonderful tribute to the Boys, and Home Free is a fantastic a capella group!
I am 43 years old an this song when I was young was my favorite song, i went through 6 tapes because i wore this one song out so much! My parents to this day, still laugh when it's brought up! But I will say this is the most heartfelt passing the flame on to the next generation I've ever seen before! Love everything about it!
I am around the same age as you... The 80's were great weren't they? Best Music... Oakridge Boys, Alabama to name a couple!!!
Vocally standing toe to toe with The Oak Ridge Boys.
Proof of their talent.
No showboating or trying to outdo each other, total respect.
Some interesting facts: I'm 41-years-old and have been a musician since I was a kid. When I was 19, I was in a community youth music program (from my small hometown on the Oregon coast), and we played at the San Diego Sports Arena for the International Lions Club Convention...for an audience of around 20,000 people. On another occasion, we opened for The Diamonds at a fairly small show. You may not recognize them by name, but I gurantee most of you have heard their music. Their biggest hits were "Little Darlin'" and "Silhouettes". Even though they were fairly old at the time (they rose to fame in the 50's), they were still incredible, and we had fun hanging out with them after the show. Another time, we were performing at our own county fair while Tracy Byrd (the famous country singer...this was around 1999/2000, btw) was setting up for his performance that night. He heard us, and when he saw that we were a group of kids ranging in age from around 9 to 19, he went and got his entire band and crew, and brought them all over to watch our show. He then told our director if we ever needed anything..."let him know". We never asked him for anything, of course...but it felt good. I actually had tickets to attend his show that night with my family...but I passed it up to hang out with a friend who was moving out of state the next day...and he stood me up. Had I gone...that would have been one of two live shows I've ever attended (as an audience member, anyway). The only famous band I've ever seen perform live: The Oakridge Boys. And they were great. I only went because it was a family thing. I wasn't really in to country at the time...but it was an incredible show. That was around 20ish years ago, and to this day, I haven't seen any other live artists...unless you count The Smothers Brothers ...who are incredible...but their show is more comedy and variety act than a musical one (I saw them live in Laughlin, Nevada about 15 years ago...just a day before Don Laughlin himself called me in my hotel room to offer me a job at his casino after I drew a portrait of him). I was staying at his casino/hotel, and he actually lived in a penthouse at the top of the building...so I took the portrait to the front desk with a note, and asked them if they could see that he received it...and they did. I've always had an interest in business, and respected the hell out of what he'd accomplished, and was inspired by it. Being an arttist, I chose to thank him by drawing his portrait, with a note telling him what I just said here. He was apparently flattered by it and impressed by the portrait, so he called me to thank me, and just to chat a little, I guess? I was sort-of in shock at the time. When he found out I was actually homeless and lacking employment, he offered me a job in one of his restaurants. Then 2 days later banned me from his casino forever (long story...but just know I didn't actually do anything wrong. It was a misunderstanding, mostly due to him being overly-cautious as a result of being such a big public figure. I mean...he was not only the InSaNeLy wealthy owner of a casino or three, but he literally built the city his main casino was located in, which is why it bears his name. He was also kind-of a snobby jerk, from what I heard. I never got the chance to find out for myself. He seemed okay when I spoke to him on the phone...but that was one brief conversation.).
Hello Tim. How are you doing?
@@collinsfrancis9743 not bad. U?
My mom liked country music from the 50s and 60s an didn't have much patience for the "newer" stuff, but the Oak Ridge Boys were an exception, which was great for me because I enjoyed their music and was able to play my record (okay, I'm old) on the living room stereo instead of just on the small player in my room. This song was a huge favorite for both of us and so this collaboration was a particular delight. But the best part wasn't hearing a well loved song for the first time in quite a while, it wasn't seeing a group (Home Free) that I recently discovered and really like, it wasn't even seeing the Oak Ridge Boys again - the best part was that it looked like everyone was having so much fun and somehow watching that became fun as well. Just great.
All I can say is "WOW!!!!!" That must have REALLY been a thrill for the boys of Home Free to work with the Country/Gospel legends The Oak Ridge Boys.
I love it when acapella groups include the original singers / groups!
When I was in middle school I had to take a dance class. During that class we had to learn a basic line dance to this song. It was so ingrained into my mind that I didn't listen to this song much after that. Then I found this version of the song here on CZcams earlier this year and I knew I had to watch it and it's possibly the only one that I have watched several times. To this day I can still remember some of the steps of that dance. This is also the video I went to when I told my mom that our TV could play CZcams videos.
I've been listening to The oak ridge boys since I was a little kid also I got the honor to see them in concert with my late father on his birthday this song is great with both groups singing it thanks for sharing this beautiful song keep up the great work
My GOD that harmony at 2:35 sends shivers down my spine!
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Do you think you can make out who sings which part at 2:39?
Martin Eriksen everyone does
me to
And don't miss the bass slide at that moment! Insane!
Wow, I'm more a rock and roll kind of guy than a country guy, but this is spectacular. I could listen to you guys all night and not get tired of it.
welcome to the club,lol
I have not stopped listening since I found them
I discovered Home Free through Christmas. My siblings, some friends, and I form a singing group and we sing at small venues, churches, and college campuses. We always have a blast searching for Christmas songs to sing for the Christmas season, and that's how we ran into them. I still listen to a cappella Christmas music all year round. Lol
Nice I have always loved cappella music but home free really hit a nerve for me I am a country girl born and raised
prolly cuz it aint country... country blows
I have replayed this video so many times I’ve lost count! This may be the best harmony ever. Home-Free & The Oak Ridge Boys blends so perfectly! It’s just another level and I love how happy they all are. Makes me proud to be an American!
A classic made even better! An awesome collaboration with an amazing range of vocals from all. Couldn’t have found a better pairing. I’m sure all involved are extremely proud of this tune. Downloaded from ITunes as soon as I heard it for the first time. Thank you for it!
I love how Tim just smiles after he hits that
:-)
First song I heard was my church which was shared on fb looked them up on u tube and can't stop listing to them,
mike mckenzie NJ ni ki ki
Home Free I know it's an old post. but damn y'all rumble my whole apartment building through my floor speakers. My poor neighbors.
Yeah, he looks sheepishly at Richard like he dodged a bullet... Got that one - barely....
This is the first time I've seen Home Free. I'm impressed. Sterban is STILL the number one bass, but....that was UNBELIEVABLE! Tim is smooth!! And I still love seeing William Lee Golden. I know the BOYS were just as impressed with you guys! It truly was an awesome arrangement.
If I am not mistaken they BOTH hit C#2 as far as I could find.. to me both are equally amazing. Tim has also hit C#1. Here are the links were I found the information:
therangeplace.forummotions.com/t2506-tim-foust
kekbfm.com/just-how-low-can-richard-sterban-from-the-oak-ridge-boys-sing/
C Coleman Tim's vocal range is from an A0-A4 .. if you watch their cover of SOLD Tim hits an A0 in the chorus it's fantastic! Tims vocal range is insane and most cannot match it including Richard ... the closest person is Avi Kaplan from PTX. His vocal range is E#1-C5.
avi sounds flat to me. Tim just sounds richer and fuller.
C Coleman probably because they are two different genre... Avi though was going to school to become an opera singer before PTX came about if you hear him doing that or other music he may not sound flat to you.. Avi doesn't sound flat to me but Tim is older and the country voice is usually more rich sounding which is why Blake Shelton always wins on the Voice.. look at Sundance Head his voice is rich but Billy's sounds flat even though he's a pro singer... it's genre that does that to ones ear..
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LOVED the original as a little girl in early 80's when Mom loved it! And tho already in love with Home Free - THIS was some of their best ear candy! 😊 These 2 Great groups sounded just BEAUTIFULLY together.
Two of the best bands coming together, sounds so awesome I can’t get over the beat and rhythm produced by Adam, he is amazing. They all are. But I have to say that Austin is my favorite and sad that he is leaving. But I can fully understand. God Bless him and all of you. Also kudos to the ORB..love them immensely, always have.
My 18277385th time watching and 3 things.
1. still have to remind myself that no, there's no drum set, just the legend that is Adam Rupp
2. still shook from Tim's earthquake mode maw maw
3. harmonization at 2:34 - 2:39 still sends shivers "up and down my spine"
EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. kudos you all are truly the best♥
Adam is so fantastic and Tim shook my seat in the balcony! Wow! Loved this concert!
Makes my house shake
Lizzy S I, too, admit that I have a hard time believing that “Home Free” always sings “a cappella” ! They - absolutely - DO NOT EVER use any type of “INSTRUMENTS” - except whatever SPECIFIC “sounds” they themselves are actually able to make ! It REALLY DOES “blow my mind” whenever I attempt to realize just exactly “how” they make bass note sounds &/or the sound which matches a particular percussion instrument !
Omgosh! Right???
Mmmm, not a true singing note. Whispering a note isn’t singing and Richard has a much more impressive range and depth. He can sing this hipsters pants off. Well, any of the Oaks at almost 80 and 80+ can sing these hipsters’ skin tight pants off lol.
I just want y’all to know that my daddy was a HUGE fan of the Oakridge Boys and I grew up hearing and loving Elvira. My daddy passed almost 7 years ago, but the minute I heard this rendition I knew he would have absolutely loved it. Please keep on doing what you do. I love Home Free and my Daddy would have too.♥️
My Dad loved them too. He passed Aug 10, 2016 & he'd loved this
This sounds incredible! I remember my daddy playing the Oak Ridge Boys at home and in the car when I was growing up. He’s now in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s and doesn’t know who I am. But when I play the song for him, he still amazingly remembers the lyrics and sings along. Thank you for recording this.
Hello, So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Such an amazing performance we love you home free, watching from africa 😍
Hello Carolina Girl,how are you doing??
They are all having so much fun! Joy!
Hello Sharon.
Hello Sharon how are you doing
When this song first came out, my 1-year-old wouldn't calm down without this song. We'd listen to it on repeat for over an hour sometimes. I'm pretty sure my son is responsible for half the views of this video.
Ya gotta a runnin' bet then. Me or your Son, He's young so he may edge me out LoL
New Pentatonix, Peter Hollens, and Home Free videos all in the same day??? This is shaping up to be a great day!!
I was just thinking the same thing. Great stuff to wake up to for my birthday. :)
yeees i was thinking the same! meybe they wanted to kill me by their perfection... i don't know but I'm so happy for that
+Kendra Gramley happy birthday! ^^
+Bibiána Fillnerová thank you so much! :)
Cloe Brown Glad ya stopped by to watch ours, too :-)
Man oh man🤗First time I heard Oak Ridge Boys was at Disney World in the 80’s got a signed picture with all of them❤️
Hey sue😊😊
They seem to have fun singing with each other, it also helps keep the Oakridge boys music known to another generation
I don't think I've heard anyone sing an E that low... That was absolutely amazing.
Tim's range ❤❤❤
His range is definitely impressive but I think the more impressive part is how amazing he sounds, no matter whether he sings bass, baritone or tenor. He has a beautifully balanced and pleasant tone throughout his whole range.
@@Husitka I agree! Saw them in concert, was best concert ever!
I can actually get as low as Tim, I was kinda surprised cause I'm no vocalist at the least n definitely no where near the smoothness like Tim. TF YOU ARE THE MAN! 👍
It's disgusting. In the most beautiful way.
When I was in high school, hanging out mostly at a roller skating rink, I couldn’t get started skating backwards unless I heard this song in my head, reminding me with its rhythm which muscles moved, how.
Hello, So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?
Hello Dixie Dawn,how are you doing??
Just got back from your show in Verona, and was excited to show this version of Elvira to my Mom. She remembers watching The Oak Ridge Boys with her father, so this version made her smile. Thank you for a wonderful show, and giving me a new connection to my Grampa!
My absolute favorite part is at the end when they sing “on fi-i-i YEEEERRRRRRRRRR” and their voices sound SO AMAZING
I'm in nostalgia heaven!
Sitting in my grandma's car, digging through her shoe box of cassettes until coming across the Oak Ridge Boys and hearing this song. It was the first time I'd ever heard a bass singer and was immediately a huge fan of the Oak Ridge Boys. So to see my new favorite band do this song with my childhood favorite band... doesn't get much better!
Just so you know Richard Sterban, the bass in the Oak Ridge Boys used to sing with Elvis Presley.
Dear HomeFree my mom listened to butts medley in the hospital cheered her up big smile and a little laughter I hope you get this.
Geoff arranged this?!?!?!? My respect and love for him just sky rocketed even more!!
They're having a great time and it's infectious. Just makes you feel good
Y'all are gonna be passed on my page, y'all have great voices but keep it country....
This is a great collab. I love how when Tim hits the super low note, you can see all the Oak Ridge Boys pointing down and encouraging him to hit that super low note.
I just watched this for about the 200th time and never noticed that. Had to go back and watch it again. Damn that was special. Thank you for pointing that out.
This was my absolute favorite song as a kid in the 80s. This collaboration if friggin FANTASTIC!! Holy crap guys! Amazing!
WOW! This was amazing!! They all did so good on their harmonies! I want to hear more😊 i love Home Free😊
I love how they're all so happy and proud with their counterparts, and then there's Adam being awesome enough for two people
I love you guys!! Listened to the Oak Ridge Boys for years. Now, Home Free. You all make me smile. Thank you.
Hi Barb
I'm getting married in August & I've been hooked on Home Frees music since 2018. I listen to it everyday. I've asked my family a few times for concert tickets to go see you guys, but usually it's nobody had the money, or because of my work shift I wouldn't have been able to make it. I officially will be playing both your version and of course the Oakridge Boys version of Elvira at my wedding. I also have my mother father & fiance somewhat hooked on Home Free music and would love to be able to afford to have you come out and sing for my wedding, talk about a dream come true. Keep making all that amazing music, I'll be listening!!!
Oh i really wish there was a "love this" button.
if there was a love button for all home free's videos they'd get lots of love for all their videos!!!
Your harmonies are nearly a religious experience. They fill me with goosebumps...and literally make my eyes tear.....ALL AMAZING reactions.
Thanks so much!
Craig Mitchell i
Incredible version of Elvira. For sure my personal favorite.
Hello Kathy. How are you doing?
Hello how're you doing today?
Hello Kathy how are you doing
Hello Kathy Abel, how are you doing??
wow.... these guys probably were not even born when this song came out... they did great!! great stories for their kids and grandkids....
My 5 year old can't get enough of this song. Daddy I wanna hear the giddy up song. 😃
Sigh....and another generation is born......😁
Home Free captures all ages 🥰
I loved this song since growing up in the 80s but Oak Ridge Boy and Home Free together made this song even better.
I love this! I have been a fan of the Oaks for more years than I can remember. They were my very first live concert at 16 at Devil’s Lake Corral outside of Edmonton, AB Canada. Recently introduced to Home Free and love them as well.
I cannot express how much I love this video! You all rock!
I grew up on the Oak Ridge Boys... This arrangement was just Spectacular. And that is barely scratching the surface on how happy this made me feel. I wish I did a Reaction Video. Ahhhh!!
That beat-boxing is just insane...
Thank you
Clint Hobson Watch his 'Adam Rupp 'Drum' Solo- Fargo2016"- insane!! :)
My mom used to love this song by the Oak Ridge Boys, especially the part “Giddy up, Giddy Up, bah umba bah umba ba maw maw”... Lol love it, brings back good memories of her 😌
A Capella always shows vocal ability and talent…any supposed artist can use auto tune but in A Cappella there is nowhere to hide. ❤
Damn, Oak Ridge Boys still got it! I used to listen to the Oak Ridge Boys with my parents when I was little. :) Super love that Geoff Castellucci arranged this!!
wait really?
@@MrBealvie yep
Fun Fact: The Oaks began as a Southern Gospel thing!!! The Oak Ridge and the Cathedral Quartet are firect influemves on each other! How sweet is THAT?!
I love seeing an original artist encouraging new renditions of their work.
The Oak Ridge Boys... Totally Awesome!