There is not a single wasted lyric in that song. It is a perfect description of dead end people in small towns. I often cry when my mood is right. I know those people.
You have to do this one live. Incredible artist. His ACL is also insanely good. And his goodbye retirement video of “I’m coming home” is a must. Hell of an artist and hell of a career. I hope you guys go down this rabbit hole.
What a stinkin’ treat. REK is THE consummate storyteller-probably in my top 3 list of favorites. I used to watch him live in college in the early 90s and have seen him in concert n9 fewer than 15 times. If y’all are going to go down the REK road, I’m here for every minute of it.
Robert Earl Keen is an amazing songwriter. There are plenty of great songs his recorded. Here’s a few of my favorites. Feeling Good Again Throwing Rocks Mr. Wolf & Mama Bear Something I Do
FINALLY! A Texas country artist (that I can remember). I've been waiting for one of these. Still waiting for Bleu Edmondson's "50 Dollars and a Flask of Crown" the album version.
Never heard this song before but I enjoyed the story a lot. I like story telling songs a lot. Thank you for introducing me to this artist. Never heard of him before. Good music.
REK and Lyle Lovett were roommates at TX A&M. He wrote a song called "The Front Porch Song", all about it. I highly recommend his tune "Shades of Grey"; another great story song.
REK came out of the Atl Country Houston music scene. Together with his close friend Lyle Lovett they helped pioneer the Americana music genre. I have seen him numerous times in concert and he is extremely entertaining. I lived Santa Cruz, Ca for about 30 years, which was a magnet for Amercana, alt bluegrass bands such as Paul Thorne , Lyle Lovett, Fred Eaglesmith, Joe Ely, Rodney Crowell and Peter Rowan. Interesting fact bluegrass bands adapted the resonator guitar, because as stated standard (unamplified) acoustic guitars get lost in live unmiced performances.
@@marktorrisi3921 Saw him in concert several times in Santa Cruz and as you said he is a fantastic singer/ song writer. Sawyer Brown recorded a number of his songs, including some great music videos in which he had several cameos; Mission Temple Fireworks Stand remains of my favorite songs and the Sawyer Brown video with Robert Randolph is insanely good. He actually toured as an opening act with Toby Keith for a while. Best lyric, Everyone looks good at the starting line.
@@TheOnespeedbiker Yeah I've seen him many times. Try to go whenever he is in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area. In fact, just found out yesterday I'm seeing him on March 15 with Steve Poltz. Both solo acoustic. Should be a great show. Both are great storytellers in addition to singer songwriters.
The absolute best version of this song is from his "Live in Austin, TX" performance. Especially if you enjoy a good country jam session. Trust me on this one.
Isn't the shot heard around the world April 19? I had to read the lyrics to understand what was going on in the song, my ears not the recording. Great tale once I read it. I'll look further into Mr. Keen and thanks for the introduction, Mark.
REK is from Texas he lives an hour from me. I have seen him 15 times over 20-plus years. The road goes on forever is slowed down on the cd but it's almost a rock track live check it out on his live cd dinner number 9 live at flores country store. Also check out Corpus Christie bay by him
No.2 Live Diner is the 1996 album. Lloyd Maynes is on steel guitar. There is also an intro on that album to this song that is a must. It is the track before it. He's such a charismatic performer. In the top three Texas music albums ever recorded, might be number one. So many classics.
This song reminded me of another song that had a similar story but I can't place it right now! I hate when this happens, my brain is going through about 2 billion songs trying to figure it out!
His voice was ok 🫣he is a Texas legend it’s a Texas outlaw thing y’all just didn’t probably get it there was a big movement back then Pat Green and Robert earl and many more fret artists!!! 😎Rickster
REK is a great songwriter and TX music legend. Influenced many modern songwriters like Tyler Childers. Most songs aren't this much bluegrass. A lot feature pedal steel prominently. The Whiskey has 20% Rye, and you're probably right. Aged in barrels used for something else.
@@BourbonCountryReacts Honestly they probably don't really know me. I stop in once in awhile to pick up a bottle, but don't spend a lot of time. I like sending you stuff you can't get easily, and theirs is pretty good. Cheers!
Please please please react to Treaty Oak Revival - Im The Worst This band is one of the greatest of all time. I know that’s a big claim, but they have zero bad songs, just debuted on the Opry, dropped another album which is putting up NUMBERS. One of the most undertalked about bands I’ve seen in a while.
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Robert Earl Keen is the Texas legend.
I just saw him in concert (with Lyle Lovett) in College Station last week. Amazing!
There is not a single wasted lyric in that song. It is a perfect description of dead end people in small towns. I often cry when my mood is right. I know those people.
You have to do this one live. Incredible artist. His ACL is also insanely good. And his goodbye retirement video of “I’m coming home” is a must.
Hell of an artist and hell of a career. I hope you guys go down this rabbit hole.
A Dateline episode in 3 minutes. He's an amazing songwriter. This one is my favorites. Always has been..
What a stinkin’ treat. REK is THE consummate storyteller-probably in my top 3 list of favorites. I used to watch him live in college in the early 90s and have seen him in concert n9 fewer than 15 times. If y’all are going to go down the REK road, I’m here for every minute of it.
Robert Earl Keen is an amazing songwriter. There are plenty of great songs his recorded. Here’s a few of my favorites.
Feeling Good Again
Throwing Rocks
Mr. Wolf & Mama Bear
Something I Do
Don't forget Merry Christmas from the Family.😅
“Going down in style” is another good REK song.
I heard REK sing this song live just last week. He still puts on a great show. I LOVE his music.
His song "Merry Christmas from the family" is great.
Added to the list -Dustin
The best Christmas song there is.
Never heard this before but I really liked it. Will have to check out more of this guy.
FINALLY! A Texas country artist (that I can remember). I've been waiting for one of these. Still waiting for Bleu Edmondson's "50 Dollars and a Flask of Crown" the album version.
I’ve got it on the list -Dustin
Why the album version? The live at Billy Bobs entire album is amazing. The man can sing…
@@hatleyhoward7193 I enjoy the instruments better on the album than at Billy Bob's. It seems too drawn out for me. But that's just my opinion.
I always thought the definitive version is from “No. 2 Live Dinner”.
@@randall-king He just sounds so good live. I’m indifferent to which live album, and have no problem with this declaration…
Love the reaction. Definitely check out the live version of this. Or any live Robert Earl Keen. He's much better live.
One of my all time favorite story songs.
REK and Lyle Lovett were roommates at Texas A&M, check out The Front Porch song sometime
Yes, the version from “The Live Album”.
I just saw the two of them last week in concert in College Station. Great Show!
Never heard this song before but I enjoyed the story a lot. I like story telling songs a lot. Thank you for introducing me to this artist. Never heard of him before. Good music.
Try listening to Feelin Good Again, Coming Home, Corpus Christi Bay. All great songs and there are many more.
@@marktorrisi3921all good ones
Coffee and the dynamic duo, there can't be a better way to start a Friday.
Dynamic duo? hahahah, well, in that case, Dustin is definitely Robin. - Keith
REK and Lyle Lovett were roommates at TX A&M. He wrote a song called "The Front Porch Song", all about it. I highly recommend his tune "Shades of Grey"; another great story song.
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The live version is amazing too. The album No. 2 Live Dinner is amazing front to end. Ten Pound Bass is fantastic.
REK is the Godfather of Red Dirt music. This is the song equivelant of "that escalated quickly"
Yes. Roger Creager and Pat Green, among others, were influenced by him.
This is a classic REK and he has a great catalog of music! There’s definitely better versions of this song that he does!
Ray Wylie Hubbard - Conversion With the Devil. Is a really good song that is written in this style.
Added it to the list - Dustin
REK came out of the Atl Country Houston music scene. Together with his close friend Lyle Lovett they helped pioneer the Americana music genre. I have seen him numerous times in concert and he is extremely entertaining. I lived Santa Cruz, Ca for about 30 years, which was a magnet for Amercana, alt bluegrass bands such as Paul Thorne , Lyle Lovett, Fred Eaglesmith, Joe Ely, Rodney Crowell and Peter Rowan.
Interesting fact bluegrass bands adapted the resonator guitar, because as stated standard (unamplified) acoustic guitars get lost in live unmiced performances.
Love Paul Thorn. He should be more popular than he is
@@marktorrisi3921 Saw him in concert several times in Santa Cruz and as you said he is a fantastic singer/ song writer. Sawyer Brown recorded a number of his songs, including some great music videos in which he had several cameos; Mission Temple Fireworks Stand remains of my favorite songs and the Sawyer Brown video with Robert Randolph is insanely good. He actually toured as an opening act with Toby Keith for a while. Best lyric, Everyone looks good at the starting line.
@@TheOnespeedbiker Yeah I've seen him many times. Try to go whenever he is in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area. In fact, just found out yesterday I'm seeing him on March 15 with Steve Poltz. Both solo acoustic. Should be a great show. Both are great storytellers in addition to singer songwriters.
You can always count on REK for good storytelling.
Cheers!
The absolute best version of this song is from his "Live in Austin, TX" performance. Especially if you enjoy a good country jam session.
Trust me on this one.
REK's Shades of Gray would be wonderful to do on April 19. At the end of the song, you'll learn why.
Isn't the shot heard around the world April 19? I had to read the lyrics to understand what was going on in the song, my ears not the recording. Great tale once I read it. I'll look further into Mr. Keen and thanks for the introduction, Mark.
You need to check out the Highwaymen's version of this song.
Check out the Front Porch Song for my favorite Robert Early story.
REK is legendary and this song is 👩🏻🍳💋
Have you heard Robert’s tune “That Buckin’ Song”?
Not yet, but I’ve added it to the list -Dustin
@@BourbonCountryReactsthis is a funny one. Y’all will like it!
The Highwaymen do a version of this…worth a listen
REK is from Texas he lives an hour from me. I have seen him 15 times over 20-plus years. The road goes on forever is slowed down on the cd but it's almost a rock track live check it out on his live cd dinner number 9 live at flores country store. Also check out Corpus Christie bay by him
I’ve added these votes to the list -Dustin
No.2 Live Diner is the 1996 album. Lloyd Maynes is on steel guitar. There is also an intro on that album to this song that is a must. It is the track before it. He's such a charismatic performer. In the top three Texas music albums ever recorded, might be number one. So many classics.
@@notabot3375I agree wholeheartedly. “No. 2 Live Dinner” might be the definitive Texas Country album.
This song reminded me of another song that had a similar story but I can't place it right now! I hate when this happens, my brain is going through about 2 billion songs trying to figure it out!
Great choice. REK is a living legend.
Y’all should REALLY do Chillicothe Rain” by Roger Alan Wade.
Added it to the list -Dustin
There's another song by kit kutscherousky the road goes on forever the rest of story where Sonny escapes and they get back together
This is a great song and I really like when Robert sings it, but I do prefer the Highwaymen version a bit more
The highway men also does this song which I like the vocals better but the music in this version is the best
Another great REK number is "Corpus Christi Bay"
Added to the list -Dustin
PLEASE do "Bubba Shot the Jukebox" by Mark Chesnutt! It's got a story! It's got fiddles!
My name is Bubba and I did not shoot the jukebox! I thought about it a few times! Lol
@@neoncatfish4038 did it play a sad song?
@@MrNiccholas No It was not a sad song, But them country
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If you liked that one, try Loving County by Charlie Robson
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@@BourbonCountryReactsit’s an amazing story song and very catchy
His voice was ok 🫣he is a Texas legend it’s a Texas outlaw thing y’all just didn’t probably get it there was a big movement back then Pat Green and Robert earl and many more fret artists!!! 😎Rickster
I’d like to request “Gringo Honeymoon” by Keen from the “No. 2 Live Dinner” album.
I enjoy your channel.
Vote Added -Dustin
REK is a great songwriter and TX music legend. Influenced many modern songwriters like Tyler Childers. Most songs aren't this much bluegrass. A lot feature pedal steel prominently. The Whiskey has 20% Rye, and you're probably right. Aged in barrels used for something else.
@BourbonCountryReacts - Keith, if you do go to Barnstormer tell them they owe me a commission or something for my promotion. 🤣
Next time I’m up there, I will, I mentioned you the first time I stopped in because you were the first one that sent us their stuff -Dustin
@@BourbonCountryReacts Honestly they probably don't really know me. I stop in once in awhile to pick up a bottle, but don't spend a lot of time. I like sending you stuff you can't get easily, and theirs is pretty good. Cheers!
Robert isn’t the best singer from Texas, but we love him anyway. The best of his story songs is “Senora’s death row” in my opinion.
Please please please react to Treaty Oak Revival - Im The Worst
This band is one of the greatest of all time. I know that’s a big claim, but they have zero bad songs, just debuted on the Opry, dropped another album which is putting up NUMBERS. One of the most undertalked about bands I’ve seen in a while.
I’ve added it to the list -Dustin
@@BourbonCountryReacts so excited for this one
Waylon Jennings Where Do We Go From Here
Added it to the list -Dustin
Texas storyteller. Odd voice but his band is great
Your also hearing accents of resonating guitar (dobro)
"couldn't pass the test" is the background check.. live version is much better
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