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Introduction
On Father’s Day, country music icon Reba McEntire took to Instagram to honor her late father with a touching message: “Happy Father’s Day to my daddy in heaven and all the other dads out there today!” The emotional tribute was accompanied by a family photo, showing Reba and her loved ones gathered around her father, offering a glimpse into the deep bond they shared.
But this isn’t the first time Reba has paid tribute to her father in such a powerful way. In 2015, she released one of her most heartfelt songs to date — “Just Like Them Horses” — a song originally performed at her father’s funeral and later included on her album Love Somebody.
Written by Liz Hengber and Tommy Lee James, “Just Like Them Horses” was never intended to be just another country ballad. It was meant to be a final goodbye. Reba first sang the song privately during her father’s funeral, fulfilling his final journey with dignity and grace. Encouraged by her producer Tony Brown, she recorded the song professionally and shared it with the world.
With its soft piano, mournful fiddle, and Reba’s vulnerable vocals, the song captures the pain of letting go — not with bitterness, but with peace. The lyrics evoke images of strength, release, and freedom:
“Go on, go on, you can’t stay here anymore…”
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