Howdy neighbor. My parents met Hank's driver on the day he died. He stopped in Fort Payne, got a haircut and sent his driver to get liquor from one of the biggest bootleggers in the south, back then. That bootlegger just happened to live on my road, about 2 miles from where I sit writing this post. My parents were helping the bootleggers wife with some gardening, when Hank's driver pulled up to get the last alcohol Hank would ever drink.
@@bamachine Well, Roll Tide. I went to JSU and my fraternity was founded by Randy Owen, the lead singer from Alabama. I've met him a few times when he comes to visit Jacksonville. I think he still lives in Ft Payne. I know he grew up in that area
@@stevensanders9219 He does. I am also a JSU alum, was there '89-'92. Roll Tide back at you and Go Cocks(JSU mascot is Gamecocks, all you dirty minded people out there)
I agree. I refuse to listen to any country music after the 90s. My grandparents raised me, so I grew up listening to country from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s (I’m an 84 baby) and 90s.
@@Kaya084 me 2, today's country is NOT country 2 me. I'm 40 daddy raised me on Country, 70's, 80's, 90's. PLEASE don't say country has ALOT og genes in it, like this guy did, my country has ONLY Country ABSOLUTELY NO POP, maybe little Country Rock but NO POP, RAP, ETC.
It's called "survivalist" by most people. For the rest of us it's a way of life. I'm a 59 year old grandpa, and I will protect you, and feed you...just don't cross me. Love the reaction.
@@taylorfamilyreactions learn how to garden your own food, be polite even when you want to be rude. OH you mean songs! Anything by Hank Jr. Reba is good, but for a funny country song try "Red solo cup".
@@VadulTharys David Allan Coe - "Longhaired Redneck", "The Ride", "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" Johnny Cash - "Big River", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "Hurt" George Jones - "He Stopped Loving Her Today", "She Thinks I Still Care", "White Lightning"
You've got to remember a lot of us have Scot, Irish, and Welsh heritage here in the south and Appalachian Mtns where country & bluegrass have their roots! These were then carried west to become western swing!
“Is it here a Hank Williams Sr?” Wow I understand that you wouldn’t know about him if you’ve never heard about him, but Hank Williams Sr is probably the most legendary country singer in history.
Hi Joel, I can only apologise for not knowing about Hank Snr!! I hold my hands up! But I definitely know about him now! So many people have basically informed me that he is the Godfather of country music!
Raised in the south and on country music, this is definitely my definition of country music. I don't listen to the newer pop country, I grew up on mostly Hank Jr., Johnny Cash, Willie, Dolly, George Jones. Those people are country music in my opinion. I love how you mentioned that southern hospitality is known worldwide, that's amazing, I would never have thought it. Great reaction, hope to see more!
Carolina raised, Daddy raised me on Country, 80's, 90's Country with early 2000's is what I listen 2. I tell my husband all the time Country is NOT Country anymore. I DO NOT want to have to wonder if I'm on a Country station or a Pop station in the car listening to radio. Have to throw in Alabama, Blake Shelton, Confederate Railroad, Brooks and Dunn in the mix as TRUE Country.
Me too, born and raised in Northeast Georgia, I’ve got my Papa’s 22 rifle been in our family over 120 years , I’ve got a shot gun and a purple 380 to fit in my pocket book. Yes we can survive. Looks like Biden is going to make use our skills to survive if something doesn’t change soon .
It's called self reliance! And yes, Hank Jr.'s father basically was the pioneer of what we call country music today. Before that country music was "blue grass" music and traditional songs. As you mentioned he died when Hank Jr was three on January 1, 1953 at age 29 from drug and alcohol abuse. Both of them are now in the country music Hall of Fame.
@@lextek. yes it is. Sad to say. He was so worried about his place in country music that he would not listen to his doctor so he went down that road. And he lost his life instead. Very sad story.
Hank Williams Sr was really the world's first Rockstar. He was THAT big. It took Hank Jr years to learn how to accept his dad's legacy AND to make HIS own music.
I'm 64 yr old and I still "yes mam, and no sir" to all. And to respect my elders. Will never be any different. From Millington, Tennessee. I can work the field for any crop and still hunt and fish. So although I now live in a small town, I am county in my heart.
I'm from Horn Lake. What are the odds?! About to process a truckload of corn and make several roasters worth of pork broth to can up from freshly slaughtered pigs, and 2 weekends from now it's meat bird processing. Yeah, we survive!!
Hank Sr. basically was the first to mix in a southern gospel, blues sound into country. Another good reference to Hank Sr. is the song Midnight In Montgomery by Alan Jackson.
I loved your comment about southern hospitality and manners. That's how most of us live over here. Love your choices on videos so I'm gonna subscribe. cheers
I think the manners are dying off. I’m in my 40s and have said ma’am and sir to everyone, young or old, all my life. Still do. But I notice a lot of people near my age and younger rarely say that anymore. Maybe it’s regional, but in Florida, not as common as was 20 years ago.
@@adamgolden4083 me and mine as well, Adam. Raised my kids to use ma’am and sir. Still survives in my corner of the world. Far southwest Virginia near Bristol.
@Adam Golden I'm from Alabama, and we and Mississippi and Georgia, Kentucky do that more. I've noticed this in all. But as many times I've been to Florida, people are nice but just different... Different from what I'm around. I just see more open and friendly sociable people A majority of us that we run into have good southern hospitality, good manners we love Jesus and football... And the chances of running in a stranger who doesn't is rare. Yes it may happen but the majority of us are everything a Southerner is expected to be. Someone who is very Patriotic as well and is isn't ashamed to show how committed they are to God. Because alot us do believe in the a cropture that Blessed is a nation whose God is the Lord from Psalms... And I think we have the same mind set and faith and courage and bravery as those men did who died for our flag when the British attacked. If anyone reading doesn't know what I'm talking about. I encourage you to watch the RUclips videos that is titled "The Star Spangled Banner As You Never Heard It Before". Where it tells the back story of how Fraces Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner song. Our National Anthem. I dare you to watch it and not cry and feel a since of pride and joy and admiration for the brave men who sacrifice themselves to keep the flag up and not be under British rule. Just like how George Washington said. What sets the American Christian apart is that he would rather Die on his feet, then live on his knees." I say a land is onky truly blessed if the land belongs to God and is under God's favor. And I think Southern Christians who go to a Bible based church and live accordingly to God's Word and Teachings are everything in a Child of God that God wants for us all. We should seek to be more like Jesus and follow in his footsteps and treat others as he would has us. And set an example for others to follow and learn that God should be the real reason and purpose that you live. Without God you are lost in so many ways. And one of the great things about living in the South is time slows down here. Yes we can be work aholics, and we work very hard but alot of us live simple lives and the simple joys of life we do not take for granted makes us very happy. All we need is God, family, friends a home church and a steady job and all is good with the world. You watch real time tornado videos of for example Tuscaloosa Alabama for the 2011 tornado and you see how every year when we face these monster killer tornadoes it always brings us even closer to God and to our neighbors and we help one another. That is just something I don't think some Northeners or other people in places of the world know what that is like. To be surround by so many friendly people and especially those who love God and will help you. I tell you honestly, sure it would be nice to see New York and other parts of the states. Bit I prefer to live here in the South. In God's Country. Where his name is lifted up often I prayer and saying Grace. Yes there are Christians from all over. But we are a special kind of people who serve God more faithfully and are more committed to loving a life within God's boundaries and a life that pleases God. Nobody is perfect. Not the North or the South. But I feel like the south is like living on Holy Ground compared to the rest of the States. If God rested high up on a mountain somewhere I a burning bush for me to go to him and speak to him as Moses did. I would go there. Well, here in the South, this is the mountain I would come to to get closer to God and learn how to appreciate life to the fullest and not worry about money or fame. Just let God and family and friends be enough for me. And learn to appreciate others and have a Samaritans heart. When there is a crisis and a tornado comes through and destroys your home. You see people eager past their own loss here and tjey instead look to their neighbors and try to help theirneighbors. Suddenly your neighbors come first and you come last. Tell me people in the North would do the same... It's possible. But I guess we only know when something very devastating happens to them. Like for example 9/11. You saw how tjey came together to help others.and that was amazing. But how often does that happen to them? How often are they faced with a crisis that makes them sit and think about the deeper meaning of life and start taking the time to spend more time with God, family and friends??? You see, here in the south we face so many tornadoes every year. Even if nothing happened to you personally, it still effects you and you still pull together as a community. What I'm trying to say is, every year we have a killer come towards us. It's 9/11 in another kind of way... It's a monster and you know it's going to come. And you don't know if it will come to your town, your parents town, yoir aunt or brother or sister or friends town. You know their is a great chance somebody you know and love will die. We are constantly reminded of this lesson. So much so I think it has made us become even more real and down to earth and more kinder and more compassionate or have an even bigger Samaritan heart bevause we are constantly put in a situation that requires bravery and courage and heart in coming together as a community. Maybe if places up North was faced with more situations that brought out the very best of themselves Maybe then they too would be more friendly and maybe even find God along the way. Because here in the South, every year we get to survive a tornado is a miracle. I live smack in tornado alley. I have to face SO MAMY TORNADOES every single year. But God is always looking out for me and I am thankful. But others are not always so lucky. So we should use this gift of life and see what we can do for our neighbors. This is what I want America too be. One nation Under God who lives for him and worships him and glorifies him and is strong and brave and has a big generous heart towards others.
Born raised and live in West Virginia the Appalachian mountains. If I didn’t say yes ma’am or yes sir I got a butt whooping to learn a valuable lesson. Still say it and I am 58 years old now.
This is country music. Country music tells a story. Country music is a rebellion against oppression and societal progressive anarchy. Country music is God, Country, love, loss, guns, trucks and hound dawgs. Most of "modern country" is just pop music labeled as country.
Thank you for an excellent reaction, and you are accurately correct in regards to Southern hospitality. Hank Williams Jr a.k.a. Bocephus is one cool dude. A man with his feet on the ground.
Country boy here, it put a big ol grin on my face when you grinned. I was like, there you go. This song is just perfect. The instrumentation, his vocals, the production. But what gets me is that if this song was released in these days, the lyrics would apply without a single alteration.
The name you see on his guitar, BOCEPHUS, is what his Dad called him instead of Junior. It was his special nickname for him. Many Blessings to you and your family. Stay Safe Everyone!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦
Bocephus is the man. Growing up on a farm in SW Iowa USA I can relate to this song on a personal level. I grew up hunting, fishing and trapping to put food on the table and for pocket money. I was working the farm when I was old enough to walk. We slaughtered our own livestock and grew our own garden for food we didn't get from nature's bounty. We burned wood for heat in the winter and sweat to death in the summer because we didn't have A/C. Life was hard growing up poor on the farm but I wouldn't trade it for nothing. There are three generations of Hanks. Hank Williams Sr., Hank Williams Jr. and Hanks Williams III. They are all fantastic. May favorite is Hank Jr.
I got you, bud. If you want to laugh: Toby Keith -As Good As I Once Was. If you want to cry George Jones - He Stopped Loving Her Today. If you want to smile Blake Sheldon -Ol’ Red. If you want to get down on some more Hank I’d recommend Country State Of Mind, If Heaven Ain’t A Lot Like Dixie, Blues Man and Dinosaur. Enjoy!
It feels very good to know I can take care of myself and my family no matter what happens. I farm and I hunt and fish for most of what my family eats and I wouldn't have it any other way. There's something very freeing about being self sufficient. I just found your channel and subbed. Nice to meet you sir.
You should check out Hank Jr. "FAMILY TRADITION " , " Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" , "Women I Never Had". His father, Hank Sr. Had a tremendous career. He sang completely different songs than Jr. HANK SR died at a very young age and his family wanted him to follow in his footsteps. Hank III actually looks like Hank.Sr...They all 3 played very different music.
Hank Williams Sr was a huge artist in the 40's-early 50's when he passed away. Hank Jr aka Bocephus started performing his fathers songs onstage at 8yrs old. Due to the industry at time, he grew up around both country and Rock Legends which greatly influenced him. By the 80's he was country legend in his own right and won multiple entertainer of the year awards. At 73 yrs old he has almost 65 yrs of being a performer.
Hank Sr died at 27 when Jr was 3. Hank Jr went on stage at 8 years old singing his Dad’s songs. In 1975, he almost died when he fell 500 ft off of the side of a mountain while hunting with friends in Montana. In the 1980’s, he had 10 albums in the billboard top 100 at the same time.
If you would like a good introduction to western music (as opposed to country) check out Marty Robbins "El Paso" or "Big Iron". Both are great story telling songs.
Ima Texan born in Mexico. I love all kinds of country music. From the old to the new. It took me a bit to open myself up to it. But once I did I fell in love with it. And the values espoused in both the music and the industry. It’s about love of God, country and family.
I understand if you haven't heard of Hank Williams III but not to have heard of Hank Williams!?!?!!!! Son! I am speechless, Stunned even. "I Saw the Light", 'nuff said.
My wife and I moved further out in the country this year due to how people have acted during Covid. We will be raising a lot of our food. The people we live around are a lot like Hank's song. I'm loving it here in very country Arkansas.
The best part of country music is that it is every side of music you can find from traditional to blues to rock and this song in particular is not just America, it's everywhere all over the world. And whether you're American, British, African, Asian... it doesn't matter. Country folks *will* survive. Hank Sr was a massive star and Junior had a touch time finding his own way at first because everyone expected him to be his dad.
This song is an anthem for country folk. We’re simple God fearing people who learned from our parents and grandparents, how to be self reliant, as well as respectful and caring for our neighbors. We can hunt, fish , grow, gather, and process our own food , and can fix just about anything. I’m so glad I was born and raised in a country lifestyle. I’m thankful, and proud of my heritage. God bless, and take care. 🙏🏻🇺🇸
This is real country. Full stop. Grew up on Hank, Waylon, Haggard and others. Enjoyable to see someone hear it for the first time. Glad you enjoyed it. The modern radio tractor rap BS is just that, BS. I know some Scottish country boys in the highlands, it's a global culture for sure, but in America it is the least changed from the original.
Hank Williams, Sr. was the first really big country superstar. He was a great singer. He had perfect tone and pitch. He was a exceptional songwriter. Folks called him The Hillbilly Shakespeare. He has many hits. Most country singers even today say he was one of the greatest influences on their careers. The Pulitzer Prize Board honored him with a special citation for his craftsmanship in songwriting and his contributions to making country music a force in American culture.
Another one that's fun and tells a little more about the Country mind-set is a Charlie Daniels song called Long Haired Country Boy. ruclips.net/video/bs4y5si8DGs/видео.html
I lived in Thurso, Scotland, 1977-1980 (there was a US Naval Station near there for many years) and was told several times that Ma'am was reserved for the Queen. When I would reply that I was from the South in the US and raised that it was good manners to say Ma'am and Sir, I always got a smile in return. I loved the years I live there and the wonderful local people I met.
Listen country music is all about the story! About love,lose,happy,sad,funny, and of course family and friends and helping people selflessly and having a good time! Enjoy yourself! Family first! This song is the truth!
This is true country. For sure. Hank Jr don't gig as much now days although he does do his thank just not on as grand a scale. Now days he is more about home and family.
The stories told in country music is what makes it special. Coming from a country boy raised in MI we are as he states there ain't to many things these ole boys can't do!
Watching several of your videos tonight. 1) “I don’t think I’d survive 10 minutes in a zombie apocalypse.” Who on earth would want to survive 11 minutes in a zombie apocalypse.” 2) My Dad was a Baptist preacher and a terrific dad and a genuinely good man. He and my Mom, both born in 1922, married at 19, had their first child who lived three days and died four days before Dad shipped out to England where he loaded bombs for three years. He so wanted to be a bomber pilot but was denied because the shrinks said he wasn’t mean enough. I agree. I was the first in our family to graduate college, although not the last. I married an older man with four kids for reasons that now escape me but I was determined to be the best red neck wife ever. I CAN skin and have skinned a buck and have run a trot line like the song says. I made sauerkraut and canned venison on a woodstove. It gives you a confidence you can’t get from a desk job. I stuck it out for 20 years and when my daughter was ready to leave home, I left too. I love your reactions and I thank you.
I noticed that you smiled within 30 seconds of the song that you like this music. Everyone does. No matter the ethnicity. It hits the soul and strengthens your heart in a certain way that makes it easier to enjoy life. God rest his soul. He will be missed by millions.
This song is called Outlaw Country Music. Hank Williams Jr is the son of Hank Williams who had a music career in the 30s or 40s. He died very young. Hank William Jr. followed in his father's footstep. And it has bothered him that he never got the chance to play with his father.
This song personifies growing up in the country. No matter by how old I get, I still say " yes mam, no mam". If I don't my grandmother will climb out of her grave and beat me like I stole something.
In the country we live off the land. We fish, grow gardens, shot deer & bear, we make moonshine & yes we say grace & it's always no sir & yes mam. We live in the woods & farmlands. Look at what covid did. Stores were empty & in NY the rich were moving to their country estates.
The friend getting killed - True One of my friends paid me a huge compliment - He said "You could survive in the woods with only a knife and a lighter.".
I have never understood how some people do not know how to plant and grow food. It's a basic life necessity. I think everyone is dependent on the system to a point, but people need to learn how to sustain themselves in case something major happens. If you can live off the land, then you can survive. As far as our southern hospitality goes....come to Tennessee. We're famous for it and if you don't know how to hunt, fish or plant a garden....we'll feed you. That's what we do. You'll just have to get used to sweet iced tea LOL
I believe you could survive. I'm from Tennessee. You bet your bottom dollar I'm going to survive. I live 50 miles from Nashville Tennessee, Music City USA. I live about 50 minutes from Ryan Upchurch. So I'm definitely in the South. Was born in Kentucky lived all my life in Tennessee. I'm an OLD southern woman now but I know how to do everything he says.❤ It's important to learn self-sufficient skills during your life. Never know when you might need them. Great show.❤
Hank is the king of outlaw country. One of my favorites of his is “All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)”. Check out some Merle Haggard or Waylon Jennings for more classic outlaw country if you haven’t done so already.
I spent time in Wales it was strangely like home (Virginia & West Virginia) cracked my friend up I could understand what they where saying and he barely could he was from London. There’s actually an old Appalachian dialect that has a lot of roots in Scottish, Irish And welsh
I'm from the backwoods of Alabama (foothills of Appalachia). I promise you everyone I know learned every word of this song by their 5th birthday.
Howdy neighbor. My parents met Hank's driver on the day he died. He stopped in Fort Payne, got a haircut and sent his driver to get liquor from one of the biggest bootleggers in the south, back then. That bootlegger just happened to live on my road, about 2 miles from where I sit writing this post. My parents were helping the bootleggers wife with some gardening, when Hank's driver pulled up to get the last alcohol Hank would ever drink.
@@bamachine Well, Roll Tide.
I went to JSU and my fraternity was founded by Randy Owen, the lead singer from Alabama.
I've met him a few times when he comes to visit Jacksonville.
I think he still lives in Ft Payne. I know he grew up in that area
@@stevensanders9219 He does. I am also a JSU alum, was there '89-'92. Roll Tide back at you and Go Cocks(JSU mascot is Gamecocks, all you dirty minded people out there)
I'm from Alabama and not engaging in this strange pissing contest of connection to celebrity 😮
Yes
"Because you can't starve us out and you can't make us run; we're them old boys raised on shotguns."
From us old school hillbillies...this is country! Modern stuff has lost what country was and what made it great music.
I agree. The new country is to much like Pop music, not country. They lost the great story telling of true country artists.
I agree. I refuse to listen to any country music after the 90s. My grandparents raised me, so I grew up listening to country from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s (I’m an 84 baby) and 90s.
@@Kaya084 me 2, today's country is NOT country 2 me. I'm 40 daddy raised me on Country, 70's, 80's, 90's. PLEASE don't say country has ALOT og genes in it, like this guy did, my country has ONLY Country ABSOLUTELY NO POP, maybe little Country Rock but NO POP, RAP, ETC.
They only want that quick dollar so they'll settle for substandard sound and zero soul
Amen - From a Tennessean. Love the lord and love our land. I know if the shtf, I'll be in paradise. My life wouldn't change much.
It's called "survivalist" by most people. For the rest of us it's a way of life.
I'm a 59 year old grandpa, and I will protect you, and feed you...just don't cross me.
Love the reaction.
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@@taylorfamilyreactions learn how to garden your own food, be polite even when you want to be rude. OH you mean songs! Anything by Hank Jr. Reba is good, but for a funny country song try "Red solo cup".
@@VadulTharys
David Allan Coe - "Longhaired Redneck", "The Ride", "You Never Even Called Me By My Name"
Johnny Cash - "Big River", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "Hurt"
George Jones - "He Stopped Loving Her Today", "She Thinks I Still Care", "White Lightning"
You've got to remember a lot of us have Scot, Irish, and Welsh heritage here in the south and Appalachian Mtns where country & bluegrass have their roots! These were then carried west to become western swing!
The Williams family is country music royalty. Hank Jr as well as his dad, Hank Sr, are both in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Hank the 3rd kicks ass too
@@PhonyBalagna I was here to point that out as well! 😂 Sounds just like his granddad.
Looks like Sr. as well.
@@PhonyBalagna have you heard hank 3's son? Coleman Williams IV?
@@PhonyBalagna Marty Stuart & Hank Williams III - "Pictures From Life's Other Side"
“Is it here a Hank Williams Sr?”
Wow
I understand that you wouldn’t know about him if you’ve never heard about him, but Hank Williams Sr is probably the most legendary country singer in history.
Hi Joel, I can only apologise for not knowing about Hank Snr!! I hold my hands up! But I definitely know about him now! So many people have basically informed me that he is the Godfather of country music!
I always thought if there was a Jr there was a Sr. lol Then, the 3rd and 4th. None of them the same name, but oh well. Awesome song, love living it
Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr, Hank Williams III all talented.
@@taylorfamilyreactions Loving your honesty...and your journey. Sr is the absolute king of real country. Hank Jr. came by his talent honestly!
@@j.walker3498 God Blessed that family with the voice
There's not nearly as much real honky tonk country singers any more we need more legends like these
“This is country music” hank would be proud to here that
Raised in the south and on country music, this is definitely my definition of country music. I don't listen to the newer pop country, I grew up on mostly Hank Jr., Johnny Cash, Willie, Dolly, George Jones. Those people are country music in my opinion. I love how you mentioned that southern hospitality is known worldwide, that's amazing, I would never have thought it. Great reaction, hope to see more!
We need more real honky tonk country not none of this pop country where'd we go wrong
Born and raised in Kentucky, I'd agree with you 100%
Carolina raised, Daddy raised me on Country, 80's, 90's Country with early 2000's is what I listen 2. I tell my husband all the time Country is NOT Country anymore. I DO NOT want to have to wonder if I'm on a Country station or a Pop station in the car listening to radio. Have to throw in Alabama, Blake Shelton, Confederate Railroad, Brooks and Dunn in the mix as TRUE Country.
Y’all forgot Merle
Me too, born and raised in Northeast Georgia, I’ve got my Papa’s 22 rifle been in our family over 120 years , I’ve got a shot gun and a purple 380 to fit in my pocket book. Yes we can survive. Looks like Biden is going to make use our skills to survive if something doesn’t change soon .
It's called self reliance! And yes, Hank Jr.'s father basically was the pioneer of what we call country music today. Before that country music was "blue grass" music and traditional songs. As you mentioned he died when Hank Jr was three on January 1, 1953 at age 29 from drug and alcohol abuse. Both of them are now in the country music Hall of Fame.
Hank Jr son.. ( Hank III ) looks and sounds like his grand daddy..
Alot of people don't know. Hank Williams Sr. Had spinal bifida. He was self medicating.
@@debbiemartin6473 Didn't know that, but self medication is a form of abuse, but I can understand it.
@@lextek. yes it is. Sad to say. He was so worried about his place in country music that he would not listen to his doctor so he went down that road. And he lost his life instead. Very sad story.
Country folks can and will survive!!!
Country musicians are story tellers! There are usually a lot of life lessons in Country music if people pay attention!!!!!!!!!
Hank Williams Sr was really the world's first Rockstar. He was THAT big. It took Hank Jr years to learn how to accept his dad's legacy AND to make HIS own music.
I'm 64 yr old and I still "yes mam, and no sir" to all. And to respect my elders. Will never be any different. From Millington, Tennessee. I can work the field for any crop and still hunt and fish. So although I now live in a small town, I am county in my heart.
I'm from Horn Lake. What are the odds?! About to process a truckload of corn and make several roasters worth of pork broth to can up from freshly slaughtered pigs, and 2 weekends from now it's meat bird processing. Yeah, we survive!!
His dad was the pioneer of country music and Jr. Was born with the talent and the passion.
You are right, if everyone was raised up in the country they would have been raised right! And the world would be a much better place!!❤❤
Hank Sr. basically was the first to mix in a southern gospel, blues sound into country. Another good reference to Hank Sr. is the song Midnight In Montgomery by Alan Jackson.
I loved your comment about southern hospitality and manners. That's how most of us live over here. Love your choices on videos so I'm gonna subscribe. cheers
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I think the manners are dying off. I’m in my 40s and have said ma’am and sir to everyone, young or old, all my life. Still do. But I notice a lot of people near my age and younger rarely say that anymore. Maybe it’s regional, but in Florida, not as common as was 20 years ago.
@@adamgolden4083 me and mine as well, Adam. Raised my kids to use ma’am and sir. Still survives in my corner of the world. Far southwest Virginia near Bristol.
@Adam Golden I'm from Alabama, and we and Mississippi and Georgia, Kentucky do that more. I've noticed this in all.
But as many times I've been to Florida, people are nice but just different...
Different from what I'm around.
I just see more open and friendly sociable people
A majority of us that we run into have good southern hospitality, good manners we love Jesus and football...
And the chances of running in a stranger who doesn't is rare. Yes it may happen but the majority of us are everything a Southerner is expected to be.
Someone who is very Patriotic as well and is isn't ashamed to show how committed they are to God.
Because alot us do believe in the a cropture that Blessed is a nation whose God is the Lord from Psalms...
And I think we have the same mind set and faith and courage and bravery as those men did who died for our flag when the British attacked.
If anyone reading doesn't know what I'm talking about. I encourage you to watch the RUclips videos that is titled "The Star Spangled Banner As You Never Heard It Before".
Where it tells the back story of how Fraces Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner song. Our National Anthem.
I dare you to watch it and not cry and feel a since of pride and joy and admiration for the brave men who sacrifice themselves to keep the flag up and not be under British rule.
Just like how George Washington said.
What sets the American Christian apart is that he would rather Die on his feet, then live on his knees."
I say a land is onky truly blessed if the land belongs to God and is under God's favor.
And I think Southern Christians who go to a Bible based church and live accordingly to God's Word and Teachings are everything in a Child of God that God wants for us all.
We should seek to be more like Jesus and follow in his footsteps and treat others as he would has us.
And set an example for others to follow and learn that God should be the real reason and purpose that you live.
Without God you are lost in so many ways.
And one of the great things about living in the South is time slows down here. Yes we can be work aholics, and we work very hard but alot of us live simple lives and the simple joys of life we do not take for granted makes us very happy. All we need is God, family, friends a home church and a steady job and all is good with the world.
You watch real time tornado videos of for example Tuscaloosa Alabama for the 2011 tornado and you see how every year when we face these monster killer tornadoes it always brings us even closer to God and to our neighbors and we help one another.
That is just something I don't think some Northeners or other people in places of the world know what that is like.
To be surround by so many friendly people and especially those who love God and will help you.
I tell you honestly, sure it would be nice to see New York and other parts of the states.
Bit I prefer to live here in the South. In God's Country.
Where his name is lifted up often I prayer and saying Grace.
Yes there are Christians from all over. But we are a special kind of people who serve God more faithfully and are more committed to loving a life within God's boundaries and a life that pleases God.
Nobody is perfect.
Not the North or the South.
But I feel like the south is like living on Holy Ground compared to the rest of the States.
If God rested high up on a mountain somewhere I a burning bush for me to go to him and speak to him as Moses did. I would go there.
Well, here in the South, this is the mountain I would come to to get closer to God and learn how to appreciate life to the fullest and not worry about money or fame. Just let God and family and friends be enough for me. And learn to appreciate others and have a Samaritans heart.
When there is a crisis and a tornado comes through and destroys your home. You see people eager past their own loss here and tjey instead look to their neighbors and try to help theirneighbors.
Suddenly your neighbors come first and you come last.
Tell me people in the North would do the same...
It's possible. But I guess we only know when something very devastating happens to them.
Like for example 9/11. You saw how tjey came together to help others.and that was amazing. But how often does that happen to them?
How often are they faced with a crisis that makes them sit and think about the deeper meaning of life and start taking the time to spend more time with God, family and friends???
You see, here in the south we face so many tornadoes every year. Even if nothing happened to you personally, it still effects you and you still pull together as a community.
What I'm trying to say is, every year we have a killer come towards us. It's 9/11 in another kind of way...
It's a monster and you know it's going to come. And you don't know if it will come to your town, your parents town, yoir aunt or brother or sister or friends town.
You know their is a great chance somebody you know and love will die. We are constantly reminded of this lesson.
So much so I think it has made us become even more real and down to earth and more kinder and more compassionate or have an even bigger Samaritan heart bevause we are constantly put in a situation that requires bravery and courage and heart in coming together as a community.
Maybe if places up North was faced with more situations that brought out the very best of themselves Maybe then they too would be more friendly and maybe even find God along the way.
Because here in the South, every year we get to survive a tornado is a miracle. I live smack in tornado alley. I have to face SO MAMY TORNADOES every single year. But God is always looking out for me and I am thankful. But others are not always so lucky.
So we should use this gift of life and see what we can do for our neighbors.
This is what I want America too be. One nation Under God who lives for him and worships him and glorifies him and is strong and brave and has a big generous heart towards others.
Born raised and live in West Virginia the Appalachian mountains. If I didn’t say yes ma’am or yes sir I got a butt whooping to learn a valuable lesson. Still say it and I am 58 years old now.
and a country girl can survive!!! Hank Jr is son of Hank - the best in CW - Hank Jr is a legend!!!
This song always reminds me of my family in Northern California. This is real Country music.
He is part of the " Outlaws of country ".
This is country music. Country music tells a story. Country music is a rebellion against oppression and societal progressive anarchy. Country music is God, Country, love, loss, guns, trucks and hound dawgs.
Most of "modern country" is just pop music labeled as country.
Thank you for an excellent reaction, and you are accurately correct in regards to Southern hospitality.
Hank Williams Jr a.k.a. Bocephus is one cool dude. A man with his feet on the ground.
Hanks nickname Bocephus is from Alexander the Greats horse
Country boy here, it put a big ol grin on my face when you grinned. I was like, there you go.
This song is just perfect. The instrumentation, his vocals, the production.
But what gets me is that if this song was released in these days, the lyrics would apply without a single alteration.
Family Tradition, another Hank Jr. classic.
This IS country music!!!
No doubt about it!
Yes Hank SR is actually a country legend back in the 50s
The name you see on his guitar, BOCEPHUS, is what his Dad called him instead of Junior. It was his special nickname for him. Many Blessings to you and your family. Stay Safe Everyone!! From Ontario, Canada, Jenn. 💖 💖 🇨🇦
and the name on the boat "Miss Aubrey" was his moms name
Bocephus is the man.
Growing up on a farm in SW Iowa USA I can relate to this song on a personal level.
I grew up hunting, fishing and trapping to put food on the table and for pocket money.
I was working the farm when I was old enough to walk.
We slaughtered our own livestock and grew our own garden for food we didn't get from nature's bounty.
We burned wood for heat in the winter and sweat to death in the summer because we didn't have A/C.
Life was hard growing up poor on the farm but I wouldn't trade it for nothing.
There are three generations of Hanks.
Hank Williams Sr., Hank Williams Jr. and Hanks Williams III.
They are all fantastic.
May favorite is Hank Jr.
Love this guy's open mind. America loves ya. Keep up the good work.
There is millions and millions of us good ol country boys in the US we come from every small town around and Hank Jr is one of the best
I got you, bud. If you want to laugh: Toby Keith -As Good As I Once Was.
If you want to cry George Jones - He Stopped Loving Her Today.
If you want to smile Blake Sheldon -Ol’ Red.
If you want to get down on some more Hank I’d recommend Country State Of Mind, If Heaven Ain’t A Lot Like Dixie, Blues Man and Dinosaur. Enjoy!
The Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band - you will love it !!
Then I must be added to my list!! 😀
This is TRUE, HONEST Country Music.
All For The Love Of Sunshine, another great song by Hank Williams Jr.
It feels very good to know I can take care of myself and my family no matter what happens. I farm and I hunt and fish for most of what my family eats and I wouldn't have it any other way. There's something very freeing about being self sufficient.
I just found your channel and subbed. Nice to meet you sir.
You should check out Hank Jr. "FAMILY TRADITION " , " Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" , "Women I Never Had". His father, Hank Sr. Had a tremendous career. He sang completely different songs than Jr. HANK SR died at a very young age and his family wanted him to follow in his footsteps. Hank III actually looks like Hank.Sr...They all 3 played very different music.
Thank you for the background! I look forward to seeing much more from this family dynasty! 👍🏻
Everyone knows about southern hospitality? Thats lovely to know, thank you, from Tx
You are exactly right sir. Hank Williams Jr IS country music.
Hank Williams Sr was a huge artist in the 40's-early 50's when he passed away. Hank Jr aka Bocephus started performing his fathers songs onstage at 8yrs old. Due to the industry at time, he grew up around both country and Rock Legends which greatly influenced him. By the 80's he was country legend in his own right and won multiple entertainer of the year awards. At 73 yrs old he has almost 65 yrs of being a performer.
I grew up in Texas and the south has some of the nicest most mannerly people and that’s how I was raised.
Hank Sr died at 27 when Jr was 3. Hank Jr went on stage at 8 years old singing his Dad’s songs. In 1975, he almost died when he fell 500 ft off of the side of a mountain while hunting with friends in Montana. In the 1980’s, he had 10 albums in the billboard top 100 at the same time.
did you know that... Hank William Jr and Waylon Jennings were friends? They also sang a song together called " THE CONVERSATION" it's good.
If you would like a good introduction to western music (as opposed to country) check out Marty Robbins "El Paso" or "Big Iron". Both are great story telling songs.
Big iron is an amazing song and so is El Paso
Mr shorty too
There is a hank sr, hank jr and a hank III. All pretty different artist
Hank 3 also has a heavy metal band named Ass Jack
There is a Hank IV now too.
Look at Hank III and Hank Sr, then hear their voices, and the resemblance is jaw-dropping!
Hank Williams Sr. - I saw the Light - i"ll fly away
Ima Texan born in Mexico. I love all kinds of country music. From the old to the new. It took me a bit to open myself up to it. But once I did I fell in love with it. And the values espoused in both the music and the industry. It’s about love of God, country and family.
I understand if you haven't heard of Hank Williams III but not to have heard of Hank Williams!?!?!!!! Son! I am speechless, Stunned even. "I Saw the Light", 'nuff said.
My wife and I moved further out in the country this year due to how people have acted during Covid. We will be raising a lot of our food. The people we live around are a lot like Hank's song. I'm loving it here in very country Arkansas.
The best part of country music is that it is every side of music you can find from traditional to blues to rock and this song in particular is not just America, it's everywhere all over the world. And whether you're American, British, African, Asian... it doesn't matter. Country folks *will* survive. Hank Sr was a massive star and Junior had a touch time finding his own way at first because everyone expected him to be his dad.
Hank Williams Jr is the son Hank Williams senior who is a a county singer in the early 19 hundreds
This song is an anthem for country folk. We’re simple God fearing people who learned from our parents and grandparents, how to be self reliant, as well as respectful and caring for our neighbors. We can hunt, fish , grow, gather, and process our own food , and can fix just about anything. I’m so glad I was born and raised in a country lifestyle. I’m thankful, and proud of my heritage. God bless, and take care. 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Saw you looking at the name on his guitar. That's his nick-name. Bocephus (boe see fuss)
Yes...Bocephus was what his father called him, if I remember correctly.
@@TennesseeMelanie It was the name of a ventriloquist dummy that's was friend with Hank Sr. He though the dummy and Jr. looked alike.
The name of Alexander the Great’s horse I believe
@@Selki933 close; Alexander’s horse was Bucephalus-I may have misspelled that but it wasn’t quite Bocephus.
This is real country. Full stop. Grew up on Hank, Waylon, Haggard and others. Enjoyable to see someone hear it for the first time. Glad you enjoyed it. The modern radio tractor rap BS is just that, BS. I know some Scottish country boys in the highlands, it's a global culture for sure, but in America it is the least changed from the original.
Hank Williams, Sr. was the first really big country superstar. He was a great singer. He had perfect tone and pitch. He was a exceptional songwriter. Folks called him The Hillbilly Shakespeare. He has many hits. Most country singers even today say he was one of the greatest influences on their careers. The Pulitzer Prize Board honored him with a special citation for his craftsmanship in songwriting and his contributions to making country music a force in American culture.
Hank Williams jr is a mega star and great great artist
Another one that's fun and tells a little more about the Country mind-set is a Charlie Daniels song called Long Haired Country Boy. ruclips.net/video/bs4y5si8DGs/видео.html
I agree. Great suggestion.
“I don’t want much of nothing, but O do think I’ll take another toke!”
Harland Howard said "country music is 3 cords...and the truth"...cant describe it any better
I lived in Thurso, Scotland, 1977-1980 (there was a US Naval Station near there for many years) and was told several times that Ma'am was reserved for the Queen. When I would reply that I was from the South in the US and raised that it was good manners to say Ma'am and Sir, I always got a smile in return. I loved the years I live there and the wonderful local people I met.
The day we loose Hank Jr is the day the south will feel like it lost it's soul.
Amen to that
Listen country music is all about the story! About love,lose,happy,sad,funny, and of course family and friends and helping people selflessly and having a good time! Enjoy yourself! Family first! This song is the truth!
This is true country. For sure. Hank Jr don't gig as much now days although he does do his thank just not on as grand a scale. Now days he is more about home and family.
Through modern technology Hank Jr and Hank Sr do the song There’s A Tear In My Beer. Awesome song!!!
Nice comment on southern hospitality, absolutely true, the world would be better if everyone acted that way !
Thank you! Can you imagine a world were people are actually kind and polite to one another all the time!! We can only hope and dream!
There is hank Williams, hank Williams Jr and Hank Williams 3 all three of them are must listen to
The stories told in country music is what makes it special. Coming from a country boy raised in MI we are as he states there ain't to many things these ole boys can't do!
Watching several of your videos tonight.
1) “I don’t think I’d survive 10 minutes in a zombie apocalypse.”
Who on earth would want to survive 11 minutes in a zombie apocalypse.”
2) My Dad was a Baptist preacher and a terrific dad and a genuinely good man. He and my Mom, both born in 1922, married at 19, had their first child who lived three days and died four days before Dad shipped out to England where he loaded bombs for three years. He so wanted to be a bomber pilot but was denied because the shrinks said he wasn’t mean enough. I agree.
I was the first in our family to graduate college, although not the last. I married an older man with four kids for reasons that now escape me but I was determined to be the best red neck wife ever.
I CAN skin and have skinned a buck and have run a trot line like the song says. I made sauerkraut and canned venison on a woodstove. It gives you a confidence you can’t get from a desk job.
I stuck it out for 20 years and when my daughter was ready to leave home, I left too.
I love your reactions and I thank you.
This is everyone I know!!!!!! YES I'am a country boy proud!
This is, without question, country music.
Hank Jr, Hank Williams Sr are both Country Music Hall of Fame Members!
Country Royals, beyond contestation.
Haha is there a hank Williams Sr haha that's funniest thing I ever heard yes sir there sure is an he is an absolute legend
I noticed that you smiled within 30 seconds of the song that you like this music.
Everyone does. No matter the ethnicity.
It hits the soul and strengthens your heart in a certain way that makes it easier to enjoy life. God rest his soul. He will be missed by millions.
It was an incredible song and I think I have smiled every time I have heard it since!
@@taylorfamilyreactions Pretty soon here you will find yourself drinking a Coors listening to it.🤠
How did you know that's my beer of choice?
A bottle of Bulliet Bourbon straight. No rocks. That's how I get there.
Thanks for sharing that there are still country folk in england. I honestly thought that way of life was gone there! 🇺🇸🤝🏻🇬🇧
It is amazing how polite everyone is when they are all wearing a side arm.
cool reaction i would like a reaction to Hank Williams All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight -Official Music Video Thanks
There is so much truth in this song. I was born and raised a country boy, and will die a country boy. Never wanted to be anything else.
Hank is a legend, just as his father was.
Count 🎶 and country living what better way to do it ......
Hank Williams Sr. was awesome! He gave Hank Jr. the nickname Bocephus.
"We say grace, we say mame. If you ain't into that we don't give a damn."
Hank Sr, Hank Jr and Hank III are American icons
Thanks Kevin! I can’t wait to check out all of them a lot more! 👍🏻
Hank Williams Sr is one of country music's forefathers if not its Godfather.
You have no idea how huge this song was. This song was a fuggin anthem
I recommend Hank Williams Senior's "There's a tear in my beer"
This song is called Outlaw Country Music. Hank Williams Jr is the son of Hank Williams who had a music career in the 30s or 40s. He died very young. Hank William Jr. followed in his father's footstep. And it has bothered him that he never got the chance to play with his father.
This song personifies growing up in the country. No matter by how old I get, I still say " yes mam, no mam". If I don't my grandmother will climb out of her grave and beat me like I stole something.
The d chord intro of this song still gives me chills
His Dad was the pioneer of country music and pretty much made it the drinking, sad lyrics, twanggie music...
Hank Williams Jr. is also known as Rockabilly
In the country we live off the land. We fish, grow gardens, shot deer & bear, we make moonshine & yes we say grace & it's always no sir & yes mam. We live in the woods & farmlands. Look at what covid did. Stores were empty & in NY the rich were moving to their country estates.
BOCEPHUS is in a Class of his own! Hank Sr is Country Royalty. He died when Hank Jr was 4.
The friend getting killed - True
One of my friends paid me a huge compliment - He said "You could survive in the woods with only a knife and a lighter.".
Hank Jr. is country royalty. This song speaks for itself in reality-and in just how fantastic the guitar and lyrics are.
I'm 20 years military, we do the sir and maam there too.
That's what you call a kickass song!!!!!
I think this may just be my favorite country song of all time
I have never understood how some people do not know how to plant and grow food. It's a basic life necessity. I think everyone is dependent on the system to a point, but people need to learn how to sustain themselves in case something major happens. If you can live off the land, then you can survive. As far as our southern hospitality goes....come to Tennessee. We're famous for it and if you don't know how to hunt, fish or plant a garden....we'll feed you. That's what we do. You'll just have to get used to sweet iced tea LOL
I believe you could survive. I'm from Tennessee. You bet your bottom dollar I'm going to survive. I live 50 miles from Nashville Tennessee, Music City USA. I live about 50 minutes from Ryan Upchurch. So I'm definitely in the South. Was born in Kentucky lived all my life in Tennessee. I'm an OLD southern woman now but I know how to do everything he says.❤ It's important to learn self-sufficient skills during your life. Never know when you might need them. Great show.❤
Hank is the king of outlaw country. One of my favorites of his is “All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)”.
Check out some Merle Haggard or Waylon Jennings for more classic outlaw country if you haven’t done so already.
I spent time in Wales it was strangely like home (Virginia & West Virginia) cracked my friend up I could understand what they where saying and he barely could he was from London. There’s actually an old Appalachian dialect that has a lot of roots in Scottish, Irish And welsh