The funeral of Clark McEntire, father of country music icon Reba McEntire, resonated with the soulful tones of her performance of the emotive track "Just Like Them Horses". Penned by acclaimed songwriters Liz Hengber and Tommy Lee James, the song draws a parallel between a cowboy's love for his horse and a daughter's love for her father, magnifying the deep bond they share.
Reba poignantly performed this heartfelt song, paying homage to her father who recently lost his battle with cancer at the age of 86.
The lyrics of the song, intricately teeming with sentiment, mirrored by her potent vocal chords, succeeded in creating a profoundly touching moment during the service. The heartache and love she held for her father were undeniably potent, making her performance an apt tribute to the sentimental relationship between her and Clark.
In essence, Reba's emotional delivery of "Just Like Them Horses" honored her father's memory, becoming more than just a performance. It was a personal moment of reflection with her family and friends, a caveat of her deep-rooted love for her father, and a testimony to Clark McEntire's profound love for horses and his daughter.