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  • Whether this is the original song or not it is still amazing.

  • Oh Hell Yea NTHS2008 completely agree

  • Sure do miss Chris...

  • fuck off vince mcmahon!!!

  • haha such a 90s video, chris looks like bill nye the science guy in this one

  • fuck rasclle fags , trying to be chris

  • He's just like...talking through the entire first verse...It irritates me.

  • I can't think of a better example of what man should be. I once rode with a fellow who rode with Chris. In detail, he described Chris as a remarkable horseman and person. Chris was a spirit similar to Randy Pausch, a tough man, great entertainer and inspiration to others. He knew wealth and fame, but also knew how mouthfull of dirt tasted.  My heart goes out to Peggy and the rest of the family. There are more famous singers, but none in this select genre of real men. This cowboy is a hero.

  • Wow I just noticed there are alot of retarted people commenting on this video, okay first of all, peterlol2 Justin Bieber's the biggest Fag on this Earth, and Chris Ledoux is fucking awesome, Justin Bieber fails at life and is fuckin gay. And if you still don't agree with me, Hey at least Chris Ledoux hit puberty when he was younger than Justin Bieber's age. And second of all DodgeTrucks1500 Rascal Flatts is Country, what the fuck did you think they were?

  • l luvvvvvvvvvvv justin beiber :D this guy here fails at life

    :D

  • @peterlol2 I don't care if you like Beiber or not, but Chris LeDoux was a very succesfull man. From 1976 bareback rodeo champion all the way to hits like this.

  • It's sad that after Chris's death his version wasn't used for the movie Cars. It would have been a nice way to remember him.

  • I like this on so much better. Rascal Flats high voice dont come close to what this song needs i think

  • Hate to say it but Rascal Flatts does a much better job on this song! Neither of them are the original singers of this song! The original singer rocks on this song! 2nd is Rascal Flatts and third is whoever sings it before this dude! lol

  • @joevig2 Tom Cochrane wrote it in 1991, Chris Ledoux mastered it, and Rascall Flatts butchered it, but I suspect you're another one of those accomplices to the murder on music row and wouldn't know good music if it slapped you upside the head with a wet trout. (That's a fish, city boy)

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  • @dbonds831 - I know who wrote it and who sang various versions. Sorry if it upsets your miniscule perceptions to a point where you must get "holier than thou", (like most immature enthusiasts). lmao ... it causes you to look ugly and parlay your thoughts into pretending the universe awaits your next utterance as if you are the final word. If "music" can slap me "upside the head with a wet trout", I would have a measure of respect for an amateur know it all such as yourself, you blowhard.....LOL

  • @joevig2 Whoa there fella, Lemme go gets me ma diktshunairy. All 'em big werds confuzzled me.

  • Hate to say it but Rascal Flatts does a much better job on this song!

  • Rascal Flatts are nothin but song stealers, fuck that R.F. rock band. Rascal Flatts aint real country. stolen alot of songs not just this song. they stolen What Hurts The Most from Mark Wills and he was the original singer. Rascal Flatts are nothin but screamin bitches if ya ask me. RIP Chris Ledoux, will miss what country music is all about

  • fuck rascall flats. >:( fuck em!

  • drunthumper---WOW! i cant believe how right you are..i never thought id see someone write about chris ledoux and dimebag in the same sentence..pantera is my alltime favorite band and chris is my favorite country singer..needless to say, you put it PERFECTLY. well done!

  • Lets face it -- Country music died with Chris, much like metal music died with Dimebag.

  • @drumthumper and Rock N Roll died with Elvis even though Elvis didnt die

  • Even though Tom Cochrane did the original, I still think this version is better, but they both sound better then Rascal Flats.

  • It's complete crap that a gay band like rascal flatts can re do this song let alone be metioneed in the same breath as Cris Ledoux. Shows how much country music has gone to crap lately. RIP Chris you are the man and i look forward the day i get to meet you again.

  • i would make this video....nice.

  • Love this song, country music has not been the same since Chris' passing. RIP Mr. Ledoux, you will always be the best!

  • @3jrracing i love country music, just because i dont like this version dont mean that i hate country music.

  • @2016melissa

    This is the original, the other version is a redo and a poorly done one at that

  • @kamonveora This is NOT the original Tom Cochrane did the original

  • @kamonveora The original is not by Chris Ledoux, the original is by Canadian Singer-Songwriter Tom Cochrane, he is the one who wrote the song and played and recorded the original in 1991 for his ''Mad Mad World'' album. Chris Ledoux's version is a cover.

  • Fuckin rascall faggots had to ruin this song such bullshit take them the hell out of country they dont belong fuckin faggot lookin muther fuckers

  • i dont like this version..

  • @2016melissa  this version dont like u either so shut the hell up u non country girl

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  • i dont really care if its country or not but i prefer rascal flatts version better, although this versions good as well

  • nuggetts,

    you think raskel flats got it right and chris needed to sing the right words?

    Boy, you're derainged,

    check the dates out on who did what first.

    When Chris did this song,

    Rascal Flats was in diapers.

  • @skip2557 I hate the Rascal Flatts version but Chris Ledoux did change the lyrics Tom Cochrane Wrote the song and released it before Chris did.

  • u guys shut up rascall flatts rocks!, this guy aint bad either, maybe hes should sing the right lyrics though

  • @nuggets556 you dare disrespect a country legend you piece of shit. the day rascal flats becomes country is the day i start listening to rap which will result in me killin my self

  • @nuggets556 you're stupid. chris ledoux wrote this song first. maybe rascall flats(gay) should sing it right. bitch.

  • @rebelson11 chris ledoux did not right this song it's a remake of Tom Cochrane early 90's original. But I think chris done the best job out of all.

  • @nuggets556 He can't due to copy right infridgment. He did it his way and thats what matters,and for the record Rascal Flats murdered the song

  • @nuggets556 Your only 14 and don't know a thing about this Chris did this first this is original from a real cowboy legend!!!!.

  • @tonkabob57 How can this be the original when it was released in 1998. Tom Cochrane released this song in 1991.

    1991 is BEFORE 1998

  • @GiantsHky Like I told ya later chris is the original true cowboy before or after does not matter Chris is the cowboy legend along with Tuff and Lane as well as many more.I think the best about chris was he rodeoed and sang country music and his music was about his life.

  • @nuggets556 you are friggin pathietic man im 15 and even i know that Chris is a freakin legend of country music and u think rascal flats is country boy u make me sick Chris L. is a legend and a hero in my book my mom played his song cowboy up to me the first time i got bucked off and trampled by my horse

  • if Rascal flatts are country ill kiss your ass.

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  • how did chris die again????

  • @13svincent He had complications from Cholangiocarcinoma, but he lived two years more after his liver transplant.

  • @joeheadblues thanks man, whatever long word u just spelled, i cant even pronouce it, lol. but im guessing it has somthing to do with the liver.

  • Chris LeDoux was the Best! sure do miss him :-(

  • THIS IS REAL COUNTRY MUSIC!!!! RIP CHRIS!!! <3 i have heard so many good stories about this great man!!!!!!!!!!!

  • You aint country Til you heard Chris LeDoux...period.

  • Chris does it BETTER THEN Rascal Flatts!

  • God Bless Chris LeDoux!!!!!

  • Tom Cochrane's version > Chris LeDoux's > Rascal Flatt's.

  • Sooo did Chris originally make this song??

    This guy was a REAL cowboy, unlike most "country western artists" these days..

  • For a band this is a better version,if your singer doesn't have much range. Just rock it up a little more....but Tom Cochrane's version is better if your singer can handle it.

  • Hrmm I still like Rascal Flatts version of the song, more than this one

  • i like both this version and the rascal flatts version but not the original actually haha

  • God took a great cowboy home that day. Chris is smiling down from heaven as we pay our respects.

  • this version fucking blows

  • After posting an earlier comment, I noticed a few of you referring to Chris L. in the/with the past tense. I didn't like what that might infer, so I Googled his name.

    Sure enough, in 2005 he succumbed to a rare form of Cancer. It is obvious to me he still has a devoted legion of fans. To them, my heartfelt regret. After watching a few of his videos, I can see the talent & energy. A great loss to his family, friends, fans & the music industry.

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  • um chris ledoux is a fucking legon! and always will be you dont fucking like him then dont comment on his kick ass vids! and rascal flatts ruined this song. the only way it should be played is the chris ledoux! dont fat gay queers who cant sing shit

  • This version is cooler cause its the original. Better than the messed up rascle flatts version!!! Ledoux is always better!!!!!!!

  • uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... actually the song was originally written and performed by some dude nobody really ever heard of and its been done by a CRAP TON of bands. don't get me wrong this one is way better than the RF version (partly because RF is a bunch of emo-douchebag-pop homos. and partly because chris ledoux is a god amongst men) i also like the version TPatHB did.

  • that dude that originally sung it was Tom Cochrane

  • Tom Cochrane originally did this song. I agree though, Ledoux's is better than flat rascals.

  • @phil74501

    I think we can all agree on one thing -

    RASCAL FATTS SUCKS.

  • AMEN!

  • Not the original but i like it too. Tom Cochrane did the original. The lead singer of Red Rider that did Lunatic Fringe. yes hate rascle flatts too.

  • @NTHS2008 Unfortunately, Chris Ledoux is not the original artist. It was originally sung by Tom Cochrane for his album "Mad Mad World" in 1991. But yes, I agree, Chris Ledoux does the best version.

  • @NTHS2008 Chris Ledoux's version is not the original the original is by canadian Singer-songwriter named Tom Cochrane, Tom Cochrane is also the one who wrote the song

  • I like this version better it's cooler

  • @obitobi100 Great SN. This version is alright.

  • I don't understand why everyone hates Rascal Flatts's version of this so much. I'm not a big Rascal Flatts fan; I only know that song. As a guitarist, I guess I'm just kinda biased. I just really like what Rascal Flatts did with the song guitar-wise. It's a lot more exciting. I like what Chris LeDoux did vocal-wise. and what Cochrane did harmonica-wise. They're all good.

  • I understand what you mean. I'm not a Rascal Flatts fan, and I really don't care for their version, just not my style. But it is very well done, and I will give them that much credit.

  • I will always love this man. He is the sexiest man in Country Music I know. RIP Chris you are missed.

  • I didn't need to see this. I saw "Chris Ledoux" and for that only I'll take it. But there is the Cockraine version, which was enough "90s" as needed. This video is all "in your face", who knows why?

    And I see there is a "rascal flats" version. I abhore it without any need to see.

    Pop country... what is your audience? Children? "Tweens"? Middle aged ladies with money to spend?

  • The reason why this video seems in your face is because that was Chris's style. He was raw, gritty, real, and told you where to put it. This style was adapted by Garth Brooks and it made him millions..

  • i know i hate it that everyone knows this song for the rascal flatts version...when i tell them chris's version is way better there are like who is chris ledoux it makes me sad....rip chris

  • i love this song but it makes me mad how rascal flats redid this song. chris is way better

  • You do realize Chris "redid" this song as well?

  • i agree chris's version is better

  • my grandpa was his bf ! he allwas tells me storys about chris. he was a crazy cowboy. he like to have fun. we will miss you.

  • Chris LeDoux actually had credibility, unlike most singers today. He wasn't just a singer, he was also a songwriter, independant label owner, and national rodeo champion.

    He will be missed.

  • yes UltraSWG your spot on..i gotta top it off by saying he was a High school Rodeo champion,National Champion,and World Champion Bareback Bronc rider...And he was beyond nice,,a true Gentalman thru n thru..Trully Missed ...I hope he will be part of the welcome home commitee when we get to Heaven...I know he's there and the Angel's are teaching him how to fly with the eagles over Wyoming and He is teaching the Angel's how to ride..God Bless His Family..

  • Much better then everyone else.

  • This is really country it's awesome!!!!!!!

  • dang, sure miss the music this man could create. thanks for posting it.

  • RIP Chris, my dad got to meet you when he was rodeoing, he said that you were a great guy! We'll love you forever!

  • i think Chris does the best on this song. Rascal Flats don't even come close

  • thank you i hate rascall flats anyway but thats the version everyone remembers so its nice to hear someone who thinks chris version is better just like me

  • well actully everyone have their own taste ?

    soo u cant just say the other one os worse or better

    let just people think what they think ?

    much more simpel

    or u just wanna make trouble

  • @hzlnblonde amen.. god bless Chris Ledoux

  • @hzlnblonde I hated it when i heard they redid this song.....

  • @hzlnblonde rascal flats aint even country lol

  • Chris Ledoux is the best singer i have ever heard. Hes my favorite all time singer. I got one of his greatist 20 hit Cd's and everysong on it is damn good. He is the best R.i.p Chris you have not been forgotten

    And this version of this song is the best. 5 stars id give it 1 million but i cant lol

  • I have heard this song performed by everyone I can think of and this is the only version I care for, any real good o'le boy would! :)

  • R>I>P chris your the greatest country singer i have ever heard next to gene autry , by the way chris Kills cochaine and rascall!

  • RIP Chris LeDoux! You are missed, cowboy!

  • This song was so good till rascal flats took it and turned it into a cheap rip off Dirty niggers (no offence to the black croud) R.I.P chris

  • AWESOME...that is all.

  • his songs are amazing..its sad hes gone

  • i dont think chris ever made a i didnt like they were all awesome

  • Btw, some of y'all need to take a chill pill. All these people bashing people they don't even know but claim to country fans, take a note out of "country" and what it means. The point of cussing and talking down to each other has no grounds and just shows y'alls ability to be adults, or lackthereof. Enjoy the music, smile and quit bickerin'

  • Rascal Flatts are a great band, not sure where people get off comparing one to another. Chris is was and always will be what kept Country in the forefront and kept it true. Rascal Flatts appeal the "new age" country fans the younger bunch who don't know what it means or meant. Love Chris's version of this song, and Rascal Flatts added fun to a movie. Thnx to Tom Cochoran for singin' it first so Chris and them could do it!

  • Chris should have had all of Garth's fame and fortune! Life is so unfair!!

  • Chris LeDoux died way too young. If he were still around, he'd show the world what real music is supposed to sound like.

    Too bad people like Ffej5647 have to be around making such horrible comments. It makes me sick to think that people can't keep such foul comments to themselves. If you can't say anything good about someone, keep it to yourself. Especially if it's about Chris LeDoux.

  • If you like Rascal Flatts, you're the one that takes it up the ass. You fuckin' fag!

  • fuck you chris ledoux is one of the best country singers ever you pile of shit

  • God wats wrong with you. Chris is 1 of the best!

  • Dude screw you. Only reason why Chris Ledoux even died is cause heaven needed a singer. Love this long and love Chris Ledoux.

  • There won't be another Chris LeDoux.

    He set a good mark for others to follow

    however I think the language about any

    singers that is full of curse words is de-

    meaning to this Legend's Life. You need to not say words that ugly. Just don't say

    anything if it can't be positive. Ask Chris

    LeDoux's family, they'll tell you the same.

  • Amen to that. If anyone has anything bad to say about Chris LeDoux, they'll have to fight every last person that loved him, and everyone that still does.

  • rascall flatts is a damn boy band not a country group, this is how the song was meant to be sang ledoux was real country

  • thank you amen finally someone realizez that i hate fucking rascal flats love chris ledoux though

  • awesome, they are the worst.

  • this kids cell phone went off today...it was life is a highway but it was rascall flatts singin it...i kicked that little fuckers ass!...RIP CHRIS...im doin ya some work down here for ya

  • rascal flatts is a bunch of fags that wear their shirts too tight, this is the best version of this song by far and Chris Ledoux RIP is a legend

  • He does this so much better than the Flatts crew.

    Chris makes it country.

  • awesome!

    this guy (from racle flatts band) maks it sorta sound like rock n roll.

  • it originally was rock and roll. the real rock and roll, back when led, sabbath and hendrix ruled the world. not this screamo shit that passes as rock at the moment.

  • sabbath and hendrix were different ages buddy hendrix was 70's sabbath was 60's aand sabbath started rock and roll and judas preist was the band their with sabbath and soon came iron maiden hendrix and sabbith not the same genre and time

  • I love this version of the song! Rascal Flatts just had to go and ruin it's reputation. That's not cool.

  • tom cochrane is awesome, writing this song, and all... but chris made this song his own, his is the only version i recognize!! and i agree with all of y'all, FUCK rascal flatts!!!

  • Rascal Flatts blows

  • Lols

    considering how much more popular Rascal Flatts version is, he must have done something right

  • no u

  • Chris did so many good songs, some he wrote, some he did not.On March 9th I'm asking all his fans to call their radio stations to request his music. It will be 4 years since he passed away on March 9th .Let radio know that we will NEVER forget this great man.Please pass this on to all country music fans.

    Thank you

    Donna Petersen

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  • BEST VERSION EVER! rascal flatts killed this song.

    RIP CHRIS! LUV YA!

  • AMEN! NOBODY but Chris can even touch this song... RIP Chris.

  • agree rascal flatts sucks.

  • This Song is a Classic! i agree This version is MUCH better than rascall flats version. your right. they ruined it.

    R.I.P Chris Ledoux!

  • I can honestly say from knowing Chris personally through out my Radio Career that He was a very humble Man and would have been pleased to have Other People re-release his music. I wish he could have been here when I posted this because he would have agreed. Chris was and will always be The Original Rodeo Cowboy as well as an awesome human being. God Blessed Chris LeDoux.

  • Not saying anything bad about this version it's good, but the song was done by Tom Cochrane originally he redid Tom's song.

  • this song is made from rascal flatts. chris & rascal flatts are good singers. so is every other singers at that to. but rascal flatts sings it a lot different from chris ledoux. XP.

  • rascal flatts is the worst thing to happen to country music

  • amen to that nothin worse than a california blonde faggot glamorizing a good song

  • Rascal flatts aint country, they are boy band fags that nobody would allow in thier type of music The country industry felt sorry for them and let them belong to the genre, cuz thats how good country folks are brought up, ya know, love thy neighbor and what not...atleast thats my take on the situation :-)

  • @btjohnson83 i guess you ain't one of us we ussually cowboy up a little more

  • @btjohnson83 I hate there cover. First time I ever heard this song it was by Rascall Flatts on Cars. After I heard Chris LeDoux's version I knew which one was the best. They freaking like gay moan before the start of there cover. I like the way 'beanofromohio' said it: 'this is how the song was meant to be sang.'

  • @btjohnson83 I almost fought one of the guys from R.F. His buddies got him the fuck out of there. True story.

  • rascal flats was not the first person to make the song it was tom cochrane rascall flats reproduced this song for the pixar movie cars

  • Rascal FLatts isn't country and should have never touched this song. Tom might had done it first, but Chris to me always did the best version of it. People a had listen to this version agree it's better than Rascal's version. It saddens me most don't even know of Chris Ledoux anymore thanks to them just pushing him away completely almost.

  • i know what you mean no one appreciates him anymore. lol i was so excited the other day i heard 8 second ride on the radio, it was the first time i had heard chris on the radio for 2 years.

  • 10-4 rascal flatts is a bunch of metrosexually fags!!

  • scarmack, i can't agree with you more. nothing like seeing a fat blonde guy in tennis shoes sing a real cowboys song. rascal has some songs that are alright, but this ain't one of them. lost a lot of respect when they did this song. garth did a tribute, this was no tribute, this was a ploy to make more MONEY

  • this song is an orignal and rascal flatts are assholes for redoing it, chris ledoux's version is 100 times better. they did a pop country version and pop country is what is wrong with the genre these days!

  • Where are you from, the Moon? Chris passed away 3 years ago.

  • you sound like your sucking your moms dick chris was the best author for this song and rascal flats fucking killed it

  • Ledoux rules!!!

  • Versions of this song Best-Worst

    1. Chris Ledoux

    2. Tom Cochrane (original)

    3. Anybody Else

    Rascal Flatts is a distant last......their version is absolutely HORRIBLE and I really like Rascal Flatts....but they should have never touched this song.