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In this episode of Garthology, we continue our deep dive into The Ultimate Hits DVD from the 2013 box set Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences—and this stretch of videos brings all the feels.

From the laser-focused intensity of “Shameless” to the high-energy chaos of “Papa Loved Mama” on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise, to the emotional punch of “The River” (yes, we talk about the crowd surf 👀), and the gut-check brilliance of “We Shall Be Free,” this run of videos might be one of the most emotionally layered sections of the entire DVD.

We debate when a concert performance works better than a traditional narrative music video (looking at you, “What She’s Doing Now”), celebrate songwriter Kim Williams on the 10th anniversary of his passing, and reflect on how some songs feel even more urgent today than when they were first released.

There’s nostalgia.
There’s patriotism.
There’s pre-cell-phone concert magic.
There are tears.
And yes… there’s a hip swivel.

If you’ve ever swayed your arms during “The River,” screamed along to “Papa Loved Mama,” or felt your heart crack open during “We Shall Be Free,” this episode is for you.

Love will always win. ❤️

We recorded this episode on the 10th anniversary of the passing of songwriter Kim Williams. Check out his daughter Amanda Colleen Williams’ tribute and playlist celebrating his incredible songwriting legacy on her website: https://www.amandacolleenwilliams.com

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In this episode of Garthology, Deb, Pete, and Jess continue their deep dive into the Ultimate Hits DVD from Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences, covering videos four through eight — and this batch is packed with iconic moments.

From the pure joy and crowd energy of “Friends in Low Places”, to the emotional power of “Unanswered Prayers,” the all-out fun of “Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House,” the challenging and controversial “The Thunder Rolls,” and the jaw-dropping scale of “Rodeo” at Central Park, the hosts break down what works, what hits hardest today, and why these videos still matter.

Along the way, they talk confetti guns, crowd sing-alongs, camera work, storytelling choices, and the moments that make Garth… well, Garth. Whether you were there in the ’90s or are watching these videos with fresh eyes, this episode is a love letter to one of the most unforgettable eras of Garth Brooks’ career.

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Music videos used to be the way we got to “see” our favorite artists—and when it comes to Garth, those videos were basically another stage. In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess kick off their review of the Ultimate Hits DVD inside the Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences box set, starting with the first three videos: “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old),” “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” and “The Dance.”

Along the way, we get sentimental (and a little nostalgic) about how hard it can be to find Garth’s videos in 2026, why it matters even more when he isn’t performing regularly, and how these clips feel like time capsules back to “baby Garth” and the early days. Expect laughs about wild old-school transitions, love for the band’s long history, and some real feelings when we hit “The Dance.”

What is YOUR favorite Garth Brooks music video?? Let us know on any of our social media accounts!

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