He looked alot like Roy Clark in this video. Hoyt seemed to be on everything on TV in the 70's and I remember him from the Black Stallion movies and I think, the Gremlins too. Great voice...sings like a man should sing!
Hoyt battled his demons including cocaine he and his wife were arrested for marijuana possession a pretty large amount. His wife explained she introduced it to him for back pain they received a deferred sentence. Hoyt passed away after suffering 2 heart attacks
Hoyt was a T.V actor he had a role on the show Different Stokes. His mother Mae Axton was also a songwriter She wrote a couple of hits for Elvis Presley Heartbreak Hotel she was known as the "Queen Mother Of Nashville" she also wrote songs for Reba Blake Shelton and Eddie Arnold. Guess you can say the talent ran in the family
When I was a young man living in Lake Tahoe I worked at Hoyt's house for more than a year and got to know him quite well. Hoyt was a larger-than-life good guy. At the time I'm afraid I didn't realize what a special opportunity I was given. Regardless, I have great memories of that time and miss him dearly. The Cat was Cool!
I remember this!! He is amazing. Was this a Hee Haw performance? This is so fun! I am staying so busy I don't get to listen right away. Joy to the world is 3 dog night. Love 3 dog night!
Hoyt Axton's mother, Mae Axton wrote Elvis' "Heartbreak Hotel" So he probably got his song writing skills from his mother. He was in the movie GREMLINS, he played Billy's fathwr who bought Gismo.
This song entered the Billboard Country Chart on 5/12/1979 and stayed on the chart for 15 weeks peaking at #17. I was going to mention a few more things but I see that they were mentioned in a few of the posts below.
I saw an interview with Hoyt one time. He said he was desperate for money and sold the rights to Greenback Dollar for $300. Then it became s hit. At first he was mad he’d sold the rights so cheap then he remembered the song contained the line, “I don’t give a damn about a greenback dollar.” After that, he said, he realized he had no right to be mad because he didn’t give a damn! Funny gyuy!
Great song, and reaction, Sir!!! Grew up on Hoyt. He is like a minor league Kris Kristofferson. Singer/songwriter/actor. He was a far better songwriter than he was the other two, although I love his voice. He wrote all the songs you mentioned, along with Snowblind Friend (Steppenwolf) , The No No Song (Ringo Starr), Greenback Dollar (The Kingston Trio' first hit). If you like The Pusher, you should check out Nina Simone's version... an incredibly soulful rendition. Hoyt was a very minor actor. His biggest roles were in Black Beauty, and he played the dad in Gremlins (he's the one that bought the mogwai, AND he invented the Bathroom Buddy). This song was a HUGE crossover hit and landed him a gig on WKRP in Cincinnati as Jennifer's (Loni Anderson) childhood sweetheart. This was by far his biggest hit as a singer. I would urge you to listen to more of his stuff. It's just great music. Evangelina, In a Young Girls Mind, Lion In The Winter, Water for my Horses, and of course You're the Hangnail in My Life... and so many more.
I think "Cat" and "Dog" were nicknames given to the drug dealer's sidekicks. In all the previous choruses, Della was with the dealer. In the last chorus, she's with her lover rather than the dealer. The implication being that when the dealer got mad, he attacked Randy Boone, but rather than killing Boone as the dealer swore he would do, Boone killed the dealer and left (quickly) with Della .
Great recommendation! I haven't heard this in years. A friend's dad was in a band and performed this song, so it brings back memories. The PBS series is excellent!
I agree Ken Burns always kills it. The Civil War and Baseball were my two favorite until now Country Music. He did a great job talking about my favorite all time artist Kris Kristofferson
Hey did you know Hoyt Axton played in the famous original Grimlins yes he was the dad that brought the little things home just thought that was cute. Did you know there was two versions of goddamn the pusherman a short and long one. 👍on the video
Hoyt was a movie star as well with credits like Gremlins and the Black Stallion. Honeysuckle Rose was written for him but Hoyt did not like the Director and they cast Willie Nelson instead.
@Tommy Wright LOL!! I love that kind of stuff, especially since Ive had bunch of cats over the years. None recently, but probably 20 over the years and they are a trip. I can't even guess at how big Kal was and what kind of personality he/she had!!
I wish you would have reacted to the recording of the song. This live performance does kind of take away some of the mood of the whole story, but nevertheless, Hoyt Axton is great in this performance. Your reviews are great.
We use to be able to talk to animals. Did Eve freak out when the serpent and her held a conversation? Did she yell out to Adam hey come over here and check out this talking serpent - No she didn't and still today don't we think our pets understand us? And don't we talk to them?
You should really listen to Tyler Childers's follow you to Virgie. He has a very unique and interesting voice and I think you'd really enjoy most of his music
@Colby Howard First, welcome to the channel! Second, I got you covered. I reacted to Tyler's song a little while back---here's the link. Enjoy! ruclips.net/video/2ebmYIIf72s/видео.html
Your reactions and videos overall are great! Would love to see a reaction to Billy Strings. Maybe the song Away from the mire or his cover of little Maggie
@Brian Hunter Thank you for the kind words!! I'll add the request to my list, but please be patient with me since the list is kinda long. And welcome to the channel!!
I can think of no one else I'd rather have do a reaction to this video: Vince Gill Talks About His Dad Meeting Dolly Parton. It's a little comedy and a short song. Please, please?
So, the cat and the dog are not actually a cat or a dog. They are two buddies along for the ride. Hence the expression "hey dog" or that "cat" got it going on. The dealer is a drug dealer and "he snorted his coke through a century note". The song leaves a lot to think about. It's dark really. My interpretation is that either the dog or the cat killed the dealer and Randy Boone, the guitar player, was Della's lover.
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I saw Hoyt in England 1982... I've loved him forever...
The cat was cool... and he never said a mumbling word...
He looked alot like Roy Clark in this video. Hoyt seemed to be on everything on TV in the 70's and I remember him from the Black Stallion movies and I think, the Gremlins too. Great voice...sings like a man should sing!
he was on an episode of WKRP in Cincinnati where he sang this song
Hoyt battled his demons including cocaine he and his wife were arrested for marijuana possession a pretty large amount. His wife explained she introduced it to him for back pain they received a deferred sentence. Hoyt passed away after suffering 2 heart attacks
Hot also did some acting he was in several movies.
You should listen to Boney Finger's a hilarious song
Work you fingers to the bone . . . .
Hoyt was a T.V actor he had a role on the show Different Stokes. His mother Mae Axton was also a songwriter She wrote a couple of hits for Elvis Presley Heartbreak Hotel she was known as the "Queen Mother Of Nashville" she also wrote songs for Reba Blake Shelton and Eddie Arnold. Guess you can say the talent ran in the family
You forgot, he was in the movie GREMLINS. He played Billy's father who bought Gismo.
He sang this on an episode of WKRP in Cincinnati.
Love Hoyt Axton!!
You should here Hoyt Axton sing the song ( drinking that cool bubble up and eating that rainbow stew ) it’s a good one to
Love that song too!!
One of THE finest singers ever, awesome bass baritone range!!!
just some more suggestions. Mel Mc Daniel, Louisana Saturday night or stand up or let it roll
Hoyt and his mother hold the distinction of being the only mother and son to both write #1 songs.
I hear this & I immediately think of that picture “Dogs playing Poker.”
I came across this song watching WKRP in Cincinnati
@Cheryl Steele That made me smile hugely!!
When I was a young man living in Lake Tahoe I worked at Hoyt's house for more than a year and got to know him quite well. Hoyt was a larger-than-life good guy. At the time I'm afraid I didn't realize what a special opportunity I was given. Regardless, I have great memories of that time and miss him dearly. The Cat was Cool!
I remember this!! He is amazing. Was this a Hee Haw performance? This is so fun!
I am staying so busy I don't get to listen right away. Joy to the world is 3 dog night. Love 3 dog night!
Hoyt Axton's mother, Mae Axton wrote Elvis' "Heartbreak Hotel" So he probably got his song writing skills from his mother. He was in the movie GREMLINS, he played Billy's fathwr who bought Gismo.
I haven't heard this in years!!
He played the father in Gremlins, great song too!
This was a crazy song but so funny. Loved it. The deep voice is called Bass. Learned that from a couple of a capella groups i love.
My mom always talked about Hoyt Axton.
This song entered the Billboard Country Chart on 5/12/1979 and stayed on the chart for 15 weeks peaking at #17. I was going to mention a few more things but I see that they were mentioned in a few of the posts below.
Hoyt had a great voice you should check out the song Thunder'n Lightnin or Greenback Dollar.
I saw an interview with Hoyt one time. He said he was desperate for money and sold the rights to Greenback Dollar for $300. Then it became s hit. At first he was mad he’d sold the rights so cheap then he remembered the song contained the line, “I don’t give a damn about a greenback dollar.” After that, he said, he realized he had no right to be mad because he didn’t give a damn! Funny gyuy!
Hoyt wrote all the songs you mentioned at the beginning . For both groups. R.I.P. Hoyt Wayne Axton.
Head for the mountains!!!
@flomurdock Exactly!!! LOL!!
best voice in country music
Yes they are the 3 dog night songs, and his mother Mae Axton wrote Heartbreak Hotel for Elvis
@Christopher Pack Thanks for the confirmation, and welcome aboard the channel!
Great song, and reaction, Sir!!! Grew up on Hoyt. He is like a minor league Kris Kristofferson. Singer/songwriter/actor. He was a far better songwriter than he was the other two, although I love his voice. He wrote all the songs you mentioned, along with Snowblind Friend (Steppenwolf) , The No No Song (Ringo Starr), Greenback Dollar (The Kingston Trio' first hit). If you like The Pusher, you should check out Nina Simone's version... an incredibly soulful rendition.
Hoyt was a very minor actor. His biggest roles were in Black Beauty, and he played the dad in Gremlins (he's the one that bought the mogwai, AND he invented the Bathroom Buddy). This song was a HUGE crossover hit and landed him a gig on WKRP in Cincinnati as Jennifer's (Loni Anderson) childhood sweetheart.
This was by far his biggest hit as a singer. I would urge you to listen to more of his stuff. It's just great music. Evangelina, In a Young Girls Mind, Lion In The Winter, Water for my Horses, and of course You're the Hangnail in My Life... and so many more.
I think "Cat" and "Dog" were nicknames given to the drug dealer's sidekicks.
In all the previous choruses, Della was with the dealer.
In the last chorus, she's with her lover rather than the dealer.
The implication being that when the dealer got mad, he attacked Randy Boone, but rather than killing Boone as the dealer swore he would do, Boone killed the dealer and left (quickly) with Della
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Finally someone reviewed Hoyt. If you liked this one, you should also check out Speed Trap and Boney Fingers.
hee haw
I’m told this was a true story. He actually witnessed this and never said a mumbling word.
Unusual bass player.
Thanks Don! Just a fun song that I always liked! Have you been watching Ken Burns film about the history of country music on PBS? Highly recommend😎❤🤗
Great recommendation! I haven't heard this in years. A friend's dad was in a band and performed this song, so it brings back memories. The PBS series is excellent!
I agree Ken Burns always kills it. The Civil War and Baseball were my two favorite until now Country Music. He did a great job talking about my favorite all time artist Kris Kristofferson
He died of a heart attack.
Hoyt also wrote the no-no song which was a big hit for Ringo Starr
Hey did you know Hoyt Axton played in the famous original Grimlins yes he was the dad that brought the little things home just thought that was cute. Did you know there was two versions of goddamn the pusherman a short and long one. 👍on the video
Hoyt was a movie star as well with credits like Gremlins and the Black Stallion. Honeysuckle Rose was written for him but Hoyt did not like the Director and they cast Willie Nelson instead.
I also liked him do Wild bull rider. He had a special kind of voice.
Cool! Finally someone I know.
@Bleu Skye :-)
I had a cat named Kalamazoo
@Tommy Wright LOL!! I love that kind of stuff, especially since Ive had bunch of cats over the years. None recently, but probably 20 over the years and they are a trip. I can't even guess at how big Kal was and what kind of personality he/she had!!
Apologies if I have missed this tune, but 'Boney Fingers' is worth a listen...
I wish you would have reacted to the recording of the song. This live performance does kind of take away some of the mood of the whole story, but nevertheless, Hoyt Axton is great in this performance. Your reviews are great.
checkout Hoyt's Bring me another Tequila, Sheila
We use to be able to talk to animals. Did Eve freak out when the serpent and her held a conversation? Did she yell out to Adam hey come over here and check out this talking serpent - No she didn't and still today don't we think our pets understand us? And don't we talk to them?
You should really listen to Tyler Childers's follow you to Virgie. He has a very unique and interesting voice and I think you'd really enjoy most of his music
@Colby Howard First, welcome to the channel! Second, I got you covered. I reacted to Tyler's song a little while back---here's the link. Enjoy! ruclips.net/video/2ebmYIIf72s/видео.html
Your reactions and videos overall are great! Would love to see a reaction to Billy Strings. Maybe the song Away from the mire or his cover of little Maggie
@Brian Hunter Thank you for the kind words!! I'll add the request to my list, but please be patient with me since the list is kinda long. And welcome to the channel!!
This was a Hee Haw performance
Bet the tune stuck in your brain!
great job on a great song.another great Hoyt song is Moutain Right much more serious topic
I can think of no one else I'd rather have do a reaction to this video: Vince Gill Talks About His Dad Meeting Dolly Parton. It's a little comedy and a short song. Please, please?
@sundayze Thanks for the kind thoughts, and I'll put it on the list now!!
Ya gotta react to Boney Fingers and Speed Trap.
So, the cat and the dog are not actually a cat or a dog. They are two buddies along for the ride. Hence the expression "hey dog" or that "cat" got it going on. The dealer is a drug dealer and "he snorted his coke through a century note". The song leaves a lot to think about. It's dark really. My interpretation is that either the dog or the cat killed the dealer and Randy Boone, the guitar player, was Della's lover.
Wild bull rider is a better song