THEY HAVE COME SO FAR!!!!!!!! Blind reaction to Home Free - Oh Pretty Woman

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[aleckman]

I think the reason that it didn't sound right to you on the Sing Off is because of the time crunch they had to hold to. They only had so much time to get everything in that they wanted to, so they had to speed up the performance. In the 2023 version they could take the time to do it the correct way and slow it down. Great reaction. Have a great day!

[mandysmith]

You have to remember that the Sing Off versions are live performances - they didn't have the option of layering their voices, and they were limitedin how much time they had to perform. They have grown a lot but 2023 versions are full studio productions. Both great on their own merits.

[jk]

Bass voices famously improve with age!

[georgefisher]

Adam may not be front and center, yet is always the glue that sticks them all together.

[rhodrijames]

Rob's growl the second time is more in the back of his throat, like the difference between an English and French rolled 'r'.

[dianneantos]

I always crack up watching Austin sing directly to Jewel!

[doloresburns]

My thinking is that arrangement is key... I believe this is pre- Darren Rust who has been a major member (leader?) of their production crew. This was my least favorite from the Sing Off, but their sing off with Philharmonic, I'm Alright, was totally worth it. Love that you're reviewing both versions.

[donnaflynn]

I was hoping you were going to watch the sing-Off versions with the judges’ comments. It’s interesting to see what they had to say.

[momD]

Honey, you're so adorable! & i ageee with all you said about our HF guys. Love your enthusiastic reactions ❤❤

[changlyn]

They won! Voiceplay was on the same year.

[susanengland]

Austin had only been with the group for a couple of months before they were on the Sing Off show. It's not really a fair comparison when you're looking at a live performance vs a studio recording.

[joylambert]

Stand By Me is the one to watch next...it's so, so good!

[ghstdnsr]

Talking Adam Rupp. Life is A Highway he goes next level.

[starcarm]

Thank you DJ and Katie for agreeing to the plan for these videos!

[cheridampier]

I've been a Fry since that first appearance on the Sing off but we need to remember Austin had only been with them a short time and honestly Tim was only with them full time about a year, now they've been together ( this particular bunch) almost 7 years and KNOW each other's voices so well. I think all good things age well! ( maybe bias as I too am an old thing 😂)

[bethcoussou]

Home Free did an extraordinary redo of this one! Looking forward to the others they have released from their new album “As Seen On TV”. Hoping you continue to show both versions (Sing Off and new)! Love seeing the blast from the past. I was a fan of the Sing Off during their original airings from season 1.

[angelamason]

Thank you! Fun fact: we learned in Home Free history series, Home Free performed the song at a church talent show as one of their first ever performances after they formed as a band in 2000. They did the slow walk to a pastor’s wife. 🤣

[conniestone]

Love your reaction as always!! Missed you lately with Home Free. They have Cruise and Life is a Highway (maybe you did that one?) but my favorite so far is their new STAND BY ME! Have watched it over and over and over!! Wow. Take care.

[Keeba]

They have grown with another 10 years experience behind them, but that being said....on The Sing Off, they had only a few days to throw those songs together and perform them live. They were, exactly like you said.." rough drafts". This newest version is the finished product, now that they've had time to perfect everything and put out a final studio production.
Both versions are lovely, and I love the shout out to Roy Orbison in the new version with the shades.

[patriciamcl]

In fact the arrangement of the new version is very similar to the old one. You mention the fact that one is live and one is recorded, but I don't think you give enough weight to this. Producers get new toys every year to upgrade sounds, and although I'm sure the band has improved, we should remember that very soon after the SingOff they recorded Thinking Out Loud/Let's Get it on, which shows the same tightness and richness, and Country Fried Pop Medley, , which arguably shows as much inventiveness and musicianship as anything they recorded later.
It would be surprising if a band spent 10 years together without some improvement, but equally it would be surprising if their producer didn't have more tricks up his sleeve. It's notable that there are certain songs which the band don't sing live, mainly because they require standards of pitch, vocal production and coordination which are hard to find in a busy touring schedule. There is, for example a single live recording of Mayday which (to me at least) is fairly awful, to say the least!
We should also remember how hard the groups were pressed in the SingOff. There really wasn't much time to develop complex arrangements, when they had a week to arrange and learn and rehearse each new song AND rehearse the very complicated group intros. They were being required to sing far too much (Austin almost lost his voice) and being badgered about clothes and hair. Under the circumstances I think they did very well 10 years ago.