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Thats a steel guitar you hear. That guitar laying down. Its that more high pitch and twang sound. A honky tonk(bar) if this is played. there is more lyrics that come from the crowd. Also recorded version has dif lyrics than live version. He was also most likely a bottle of whiskey deep performing this lol. If youre feeling hank you wont go wrong with most any of his albums. So many backroad anthems in his albums. In the country we partied on backroads, feilds, riverbeds or just simply cruised drinking and smoking and jamming. Backroad beer drinking(boos cruise) speed limit is 25 and you just...chill have fun
If anyone has asked or asks you to play John Anderson "Swingjn" i want you to understand it goes beyond the surface and its about breaking into a black families home and un-aliving them. It hurts my heart, its a horrible song diguised as a dance song. Its sick and some people would enjoy watching a black person unknowingly enjoying it. I didnt realize until i heard it again for the first time as an adult. Also, If they say "drug dealer" they mean black person because they dont hate drugs most were on drugs. Anyway, people dont always have the best intentions. Just letting you know. Wolf in sheeps clothing.
My dad named our dog Bocephus (bow-see-fuss). He used to have a Confederate flag hanging in our living room . Then my black friend (now my husband of 30 years ) told my dad what the flag represents and my dad ripped it off the wall and threw it in the trash. Anyway, Hanks cool. Love Hank Jr ❤
His daddy is Hang Willians Sr. Hank Jr. started out young singing like his dad. Once he fell down that mountain and almost died, he changed his songs to sing the way he wanted to...and we are so glad he did.
@@ronaldowens5025 true. Or if the place was so small it could only hold 25 people, but there were a 100 cars in the parking lot. Not always, but those places could be trouble sometimes. Usually something crazy going on to keep you entertained anyway.
His daddy was a country superstar in the old days and drank himself to death by the age of 29 but he made a massive impression on the world and influenced country music all the way through today. He had so many hits in his very short recording lifetime. And what little video I've seen of him he is just so magnetic. And his songs are wonderful and he has tons of them. And he could yodel really well as well. And he was funny as hell! You can hear it in his songs. But he also has some really poignant beautiful beautiful songs. And some of them are so haunting. He was a master of country music, no doubt.
Hank Sr was born with an undiagnosed case of spina bifida occulta, a disorder of the spinal column what gave him lifelong pain. Pain that he tried to self medicate with alcohol and other drugs. To repeat that Hank Sr "drank himself to death" without offering his back story is just disgraceful on your part.
@@patriciakeith6755 I don't know if I would use that language but yes, I've been around it so long I guess I just take it for granted let people know there were other issues. I paint him as nothing but a hero and that's the way I've always thought about him.
Also, Hank Jr, was a boy when his his daddy died and his mother put him on stage to try to fill his daddy’s shoes. But as this song says, their Blues were not the same. He had a hard time coming out from under Hank sr.s shadow and be accepted by Country Music. And he really did nearly die in 1973, from a fall down a mountain. I get a little teary eyed when I listen to the words of this song. I am glad you like it. But knowing some of he backstory will help you understand it.
Why do you drink? To get drunk Why do you roll smoke? To get stoned Why do you write the songs that you wrote? To get laid! No one who knows the song can sing without the response. Great bar song!
The laying down guitar is called the " electric slide guitar " makes a definite unique sound. Can't have country music without it. Like the bass with the blues.
Hank Jr, glad you like his music, I do too. He also has as a survivor story. In 1975 he went to climb a snowy Ajax Peak in Montana when he slipped and fell a terrifying 500 feet. It wasn't the fall's distance that was life-threatening, but the fact that he hit a boulder face first. It took the country icon two years of plastic surgery to get back to normal.
They made a movie about it. It was good from what I can remember. It's been years since I watched it. It's called "Living Proof: the Hank Williams, Jr Story". Definitely worth watching to see more about his life, his music, his accident, his father, etc. 👍
I don’t know if other people have mentioned it but Hank Jr’s nickname is Bocephus, So if you hear other country singers mention his name like that in a song, they are certainly referring to Hank Junior. One of those songs would be titled “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson. Youwould love that one. That girl can rock out a country song!
When hank Jr. sings this song, he refers to his Daddy......Hank Williams Sr.was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he recorded 55 singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 12 that reached No. 1. Wikipedia Born: September 17, 1923, Mount Olive, AL Died: January 1, 1953, Oak Hill, WV....Author Colin Escott concluded in his book Hank Williams: The Biography that the cause of death was heart failure caused by the combination of alcohol, morphine and chloral hydrate, died at age 29........
Hank is super talented, he plays upwards towards 20 instruments. During the 80’s he cranked out an album every 6-9 months. All of them went gold, and a big chunk going multi platinum. This is an audience participation song in most bars. Why do you drink? (Audience)’ to get drunk”, Why do you roll smoke? “To get stoned”, Why must you live out the songs that you wrote? “To get laid”. At this point in life I could probably play this in my sleep…….on multiple instruments.
I taught my daughter to listen to all genres of music. She pulled up to the gate when stationed at GITMO blasting Frank Sinatra and the older gate guard just shook his head saying, he'd never had anyone pull up "blasting ole blue eyes before"! Didn't even say anything about her music being too loud when not supposed to have it on when pulling into the area...
Tear in my beer was the first song I learned all the words too!.. my dad had me singing it at 2 years old and I would insist on everyone stopping what they were doing/ watching on TV to listen to me...brings a big smile to my face
Hank Williams Jr,....On August 8, 1975, Williams was nearly killed in a mountain-climbing accident in southwestern Montana. While climbing Ajax Peak on the continental divide (Idaho border) west of Jackson, the snow beneath him collapsed and he fell almost 500 feet (150 m) onto rock; he suffered multiple skull and facial fractures.
Being able to step out of your comfort zone and understand different perspectives of others is crucial to continuing growth as a human. I'm proud of you for being "vulnerable and open enough" to do so! Tools ref; in case that wasn't enough, lol. Country for me tends to be relatable in two ways. Experience at the time had while the music is playing and the connection to the story told. Keep it up bud. You are there!
The laid down guitar is called a steel guitar.It is finger picked vs strummed.There is a phrase in the good country storytelling described as 3 chords and the truth.Embrace the funny through the gut wrenching.All of it happens in life.
He’s speaking about his family/father. He’s just following in his legend of a father’s footsteps. You need to hear it with a live audience that responds. It’s so much fun!!!
Polo, I know that I’m a year late to this video, but I’ve been dying to sit down and discuss Hank Williams junior and senior with you. I am assuming that you don’t know their story. Both met with so much tragedy. I’m sure you’ve heard all this from somebody by now or looked it up yourself. we called this type of country music outlaw country. Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were founding members. You are absolutely right about this song and it’s humor. When I was in high school I loved to drive around with the windows down and sing-along at the top of our lungs. Love what you do! Sandy in Kentucky
Polo you should find a live version of this. It was turned into a call back song at his concerts. Why do you drink - TO GET DRUNK. Why do you roll smoke - TO GET HIGH. Hank is the man in country music.
This song came out in 1979. Every country fan today knows it or knows of it. It has been referenced in a dozen or so country songs every year for the last 43 years. When Hank sings this in concert or when it's played by a cover band or a juke box in anywhere USA today, everyone sings along and when the singers says "Hank why do you drink?", everyone sings "to get drunk" and when the singer says "why do you smoke?", everyone sings "to get stoned". And I mean everybody for 43 years and running. This is one of the all-time classics. HARDY just released a new album last Friday. He references Family Tradition in one of the songs; and it was probably referenced in three or more radio singles in 2022 just like every year.
Hank Jr has tons of great bar songs! There is alot of good country out there, old and new. I went away from country for a while, but have begun listening to it more and more. Some good ones: Lady by Kenny Rogers Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton live God's Country by Blake Shelton Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldeen Rumor by Lee Brice And many more, but that's a few to get you started! That guitar you're talking about is called a steel guitar and was played heavily in country and bluegrass because it gives that true twangy sound, almost organ-like guitar sound, that you don't get with a standard guitar. It's a lost art. Not many people can play one anymore.
Hank Jr. pretty much owned the 80's, winning Entertainer of the Year, pretty much every year. Now if you like his humorous songs, then you'll love "Now I think I know how George feels".
polo thats a steel guitar it sounds so sweet my dad had a band and he played this song so many times he could get down with it he has even played back up for patsy cline when she was in iowa .where i am from and who the hell cares what your playing in your car love your watching this i am 73 yrs old thank you
Great video! New fan of the pod. Would love the see George Jones ‘ who’s gonna fill their shoes’. George Jones names many historical singers and the this speaks to the future country signs who will entertain the masses and carry on tradition generationally.
IDK if they do this everywhere, but here in Nashville- when Bocephus sings Why do you drink- you SCREAM at the top of your lungs- TO GET DRUNK, then-why do you roll smoke- TO GET HIGH, why must you live out the songs that you wrote-TO GET LAID!!!!! So much fun 😂
So glad you've decided to "change your direction " ! Such good music. I worked with Hank many times. He would love your take on him and your decision to expand into different music genre. Good for you bro!
In local bars(Honky Tonk bars) the chours is sung, ""Hank, why do you drink" crowd shouts ""TO GET DRUNK!!"". And when "Why do you roll smoke" the crowd shouts out ,"TOO GET HIGH!!". So it is a great bar song.
Classic goodie from HWJ for sure! You should also react to George Thorogood & The Destroyers - “One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer” if you haven’t heard it before. It’s another awesome tune with funny lyrics.
You are correct this is one of them the whole bar starts singing when it's played. In this manner honky tonk means the local bar the drinking spot. That's a steel guitar you're referring to it does make a different type of sound then a normal guitar
I got to see Hank live with Chris Stapleton at DTE in Detroit, that was 5+ years ago and I've never been to a better concert in my life. Love seeing someone step out of their comfort zone so often, much respect for that! Edit: Also just got to the part where you said you dont know what a HonkyTonk is a common slang word for a bar that plays country music, often "Dive-y" type bars
Have a shot of Jim Beam and a cold beer chaser and enjoy this down-home traditional country gem by the one and only Hank Jr! Hank Jr is the son of the famous Hank Williams. Hank jr lived a wild life for sure. He was severely injured in a skiing accident and need reconstructive surgery on his face which changed how he looks. He pressed on in spite of that. He is amazingly talented as far as playing the guitar and fiddle as well as having a great voice for Country music. Not much is more fun than hanging out at the old school bar with some buddies with some classic country playing - always a good time.
In the bars, and in concerts there are sing alongs between the verses... Hank: Hank, why do you drink? Crowd: To get drunk! Hank: Hank, why do you roll smoke? Crowd: To get stoned! Hank: Hank, why must you live out the songs that you wrote? Crowd: To get laid!
Speaking of really hilarious Hank Jr. songs, and by the way he also is affectionately known as Bocephus, check out his hilarious jukebox song, Attitude Adjustment. You will laugh your ass off and it really is a fun rowdy song in kind of an older style.
Another cool thing about him is most all of his songs are actual true events about his life. He has a song called "All in Alabama where he talks about when he fell 500 feet off a mountain and almost died. Really good song.
I was fortunate enough to get to see this man in concert last summer. I'm not a huge country music fan but it was my mom's birthday and I thought... what the hell... i bought us tickets for her birthday and i didn't regret a second of it. He is a LOT older then he is here. But he puts on a fantastic show. And i got to see a legend before he leaves this world.
Man there is ALLOT of good country wish we could hang drink some beers and listen to tunes I'd turn ya on to some of the greats love from Wisconsin brother
Others may have already mentioned it, but the horizontal instrument is a steel guitar. It's basically played almost the same as a slide guitar. They slide a metal bar up and down the string to change the notes, while using their thumb and fingers to pick the strings. There are other versions of the instrument that people play similarly in country and blues called a dobro. Or a lap guitar.
Hank Jr is very talented indeed, ge can walk aroung in a instrumental as ong is being played, & play every instrument in the band and Never miss a beat. I saw him do it Phoenix Arizona. Hes a Great musican/ singer/ songwriter! He does it all.❤️
A honkey tonk is a bar that plays country music, and even better if it has live country music often. Love your reaction to this music i grew up on. That guitar on his lap is called a steel guitar.
I really appreciate and enjoy your reactions to the music that I grew up on. When my children were growing up, I taught them to have an appreciation for all music genres.
My personal Mount Rushmore of favorite artists are Hank Williams Jr., Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, and Alan Jackson. They all have a huge catalog of hits that span over the decades of their careers. With the exception of Hank Williams Sr, who passed very early in his career at the age of 29. He still had a ton of hits, and is arguably the most influential artist in the genre.
Family Tradition look up his father Hand Williams Sr. Hank Williams Jr , Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and others rolled Country Music head over heels in the 79's. It was called Progressive Country, in Texas was a show called Austin City Limits and featured many of these artists along with Stevie Ray Vaughn and more. It was an exciting decade when you look back at ZZ Top, Heart, Led Zeplin, Lord the talent that came out blows my mind.
6:30 that’s a lap steel guitar. You really only see or hear it in old country music. There was a guy that brought it back not long ago and had a pop hit or two with it. I can’t remember the bands name or the song if somebody can help me out. It was a big (a bunch of people in it) band and the lead singer played one and sang. Kind of soul/r&b pop music.
Polo, the "laying down guitar" is called a steel 🎸. We country folks love the sound. You should check out Hank's Daddy, Hank Williams Sr. He died young but what a talent.
Horizontal Guitar is an Electric Pedal Steel Guitar. Some older folks call it a Hawaiian steel guitar, or a slide guitar because of the steel bar they use to bar the chords and slide around on the strings. Some are called lap slide guitar that are sit in your lap when you sit. Some regular guitars are setup with a high action that they hold like a regular guitar but are setup to play with a slide, typically a steel or glass on their finger. It gives that twangy sound that’s iconic to country music and old Hawaiian music I think from like the 40s or 50s era.
The song is about Hank's struggles to get away from his father, who died drunk in a Cadillac on the wat to a show. That's the first part and within the same lyrics he is critisizing the country music system that wants him to keep singing like his father. He's basically giving the industry the finger. Also interwoven in the tune is the time he actually fell off a mountain in, I think, Montana. So, after he got better he became an outlaw like his fellow musicians Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and others. The song is very darkly sarcastic .
Dude's killin it on that steel guitar. That's the flat one you're talking about. Not to be confused with a dobro guitar, which is a more traditional looking guitar, but is generally played laying across your lap. When he sings about Jim Beam trying to kill him in 1973, i believe he is referring to a time when he was drunk and fell off the side of a mountain. Damn near died. He has had a beard ever since to cover some bad scarring that's on his face as a result of that fall.
.....the 'laying down guitar' is called a pedal steel guitar. It's played by sliding a polished steel bar along the strings to create the 'crying' sound that it makes. It uses pedals (and sometimes knee levers) to get the notes the player needs. The instrument often has 2 or 3 necks (tuned in various ways)..... 🤠
Hank was almost killed in 1975 when he fell off a mountain in Montana. He wears a beard to cover all the scars from the injuries from the fall. It took quite a while before he could sing again.
Just watched your video. The instrument you talked about is a slide guitar. In 1973, he did almost die due to drinking. His father, of the same name, also was a singer.
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Thats a steel guitar you hear. That guitar laying down. Its that more high pitch and twang sound. A honky tonk(bar) if this is played. there is more lyrics that come from the crowd. Also recorded version has dif lyrics than live version. He was also most likely a bottle of whiskey deep performing this lol. If youre feeling hank you wont go wrong with most any of his albums.
So many backroad anthems in his albums. In the country we partied on backroads, feilds, riverbeds or just simply cruised drinking and smoking and jamming. Backroad beer drinking(boos cruise) speed limit is 25 and you just...chill have fun
If anyone has asked or asks you to play John Anderson "Swingjn" i want you to understand it goes beyond the surface and its about breaking into a black families home and un-aliving them.
It hurts my heart, its a horrible song diguised as a dance song.
Its sick and some people would enjoy watching a black person unknowingly enjoying it. I didnt realize until i heard it again for the first time as an adult.
Also, If they say "drug dealer" they mean black person because they dont hate drugs most were on drugs.
Anyway, people dont always have the best intentions. Just letting you know. Wolf in sheeps clothing.
My dad named our dog Bocephus (bow-see-fuss). He used to have a Confederate flag hanging in our living room . Then my black friend (now my husband of 30 years ) told my dad what the flag represents and my dad ripped it off the wall and threw it in the trash.
Anyway, Hanks cool. Love Hank Jr ❤
WRONG@@Eighthhousefallen
His daddy is Hang Willians Sr. Hank Jr. started out young singing like his dad. Once he fell down that mountain and almost died, he changed his songs to sing the way he wanted to...and we are so glad he did.
A “honky tonk” is a traditional country dive bar. Good times sometimes.
Only if they have windows, without them is a enter at your own risk scenario.
Good times all the time.
Honky tonk is the redneck equivalent of a Juke joint
Yeah. Sometimes. Some of the one's we use to go to back in the '70s could get kinda rough every now and then.
@@ronaldowens5025 true. Or if the place was so small it could only hold 25 people, but there were a 100 cars in the parking lot. Not always, but those places could be trouble sometimes. Usually something crazy going on to keep you entertained anyway.
His daddy was a country superstar in the old days and drank himself to death by the age of 29 but he made a massive impression on the world and influenced country music all the way through today. He had so many hits in his very short recording lifetime. And what little video I've seen of him he is just so magnetic. And his songs are wonderful and he has tons of them. And he could yodel really well as well.
And he was funny as hell! You can hear it in his songs. But he also has some really poignant beautiful beautiful songs. And some of them are so haunting. He was a master of country music, no doubt.
Hank Sr was born with an undiagnosed case of spina bifida occulta, a disorder of the spinal column what gave him lifelong pain. Pain that he tried to self medicate with alcohol and other drugs. To repeat that Hank Sr "drank himself to death" without offering his back story is just disgraceful on your part.
@@patriciakeith6755 I don't know if I would use that language but yes, I've been around it so long I guess I just take it for granted let people know there were other issues. I paint him as nothing but a hero and that's the way I've always thought about him.
Hank Sr. died driving his Cadillac drunk on hwy 65 in Alabama
Hank died in a car crash, he did not live long enough to drink himself to death
Also, Hank Jr, was a boy when his his daddy died and his mother put him on stage to try to fill his daddy’s shoes. But as this song says, their Blues were not the same. He had a hard time coming out from under Hank sr.s shadow and be accepted by Country Music. And he really did nearly die in 1973, from a fall down a mountain. I get a little teary eyed when I listen to the words of this song. I am glad you like it. But knowing some of he backstory will help you understand it.
I love country that’s why they say bey is not country we all got that country twine in our voices
Why do you drink? To get drunk
Why do you roll smoke? To get stoned
Why do you write the songs that you wrote? To get laid!
No one who knows the song can sing without the response. Great bar song!
yep lol!
YEP! Same with David Allan Coe, You Never Even Call Me By My Name. 😀 😍
ABSOLUTELY :D
Every single time
" Put yourself in my unique position " 69
A honky-tonk is both a bar that provides country music for the entertainment of its patrons and the style of music played in such establishments
The laying down guitar is called the " electric slide guitar " makes a definite unique sound. Can't have country music without it. Like the bass with the blues.
Usually called a lap steel or a pedal steel
Yes. I know it as a steel guitar
We call it a steel guitar
steel guitar
Gonna have to agree with steel guitar. My grandmother born in 1917 played one and that's what she called it.
Hank Jr, glad you like his music, I do too. He also has as a survivor story. In 1975 he went to climb a snowy Ajax Peak in Montana when he slipped and fell a terrifying 500 feet. It wasn't the fall's distance that was life-threatening, but the fact that he hit a boulder face first. It took the country icon two years of plastic surgery to get back to normal.
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They made a movie about it. It was good from what I can remember. It's been years since I watched it. It's called "Living Proof: the Hank Williams, Jr Story". Definitely worth watching to see more about his life, his music, his accident, his father, etc. 👍
This is why he keeps the beard is to cover the scars.
@@joseykeep the beard n sunglasses to hide the scars . If im not wrong he broke alot of bones in his face also
I don’t know if other people have mentioned it but Hank Jr’s nickname is Bocephus, So if you hear other country singers mention his name like that in a song, they are certainly referring to Hank Junior. One of those songs would be titled “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson. Youwould love that one. That girl can rock out a country song!
When hank Jr. sings this song, he refers to his Daddy......Hank Williams Sr.was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he recorded 55 singles that reached the top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 12 that reached No. 1. Wikipedia
Born: September 17, 1923, Mount Olive, AL
Died: January 1, 1953, Oak Hill, WV....Author Colin Escott concluded in his book Hank Williams: The Biography that the cause of death was heart failure caused by the combination of alcohol, morphine and chloral hydrate, died at age 29........
Hank is super talented, he plays upwards towards 20 instruments. During the 80’s he cranked out an album every 6-9 months. All of them went gold, and a big chunk going multi platinum. This is an audience participation song in most bars. Why do you drink? (Audience)’ to get drunk”, Why do you roll smoke? “To get stoned”, Why must you live out the songs that you wrote? “To get laid”. At this point in life I could probably play this in my sleep…….on multiple instruments.
The audience participation was the only thing I missed in this performance and it really makes a world of difference.
Glad you posted it so I didn't have to. Lol. Sooo many nights at the Crazy Horse screaming that at the top of our lungs!!
I taught my daughter to listen to all genres of music. She pulled up to the gate when stationed at GITMO blasting Frank Sinatra and the older gate guard just shook his head saying, he'd never had anyone pull up "blasting ole blue eyes before"! Didn't even say anything about her music being too loud when not supposed to have it on when pulling into the area...
Tear in my beer was the first song I learned all the words too!.. my dad had me singing it at 2 years old and I would insist on everyone stopping what they were doing/ watching on TV to listen to me...brings a big smile to my face
Hank Williams Jr,....On August 8, 1975, Williams was nearly killed in a mountain-climbing accident in southwestern Montana. While climbing Ajax Peak on the continental divide (Idaho border) west of Jackson, the snow beneath him collapsed and he fell almost 500 feet (150 m) onto rock; he suffered multiple skull and facial fractures.
Yep, that's why he's always had a beard and wears sunglasses now
I'm not a huge country fan either, but Hank Jr. is absolute FIRE. I love Hank Jr.
I hope you add Waylon Jennings to that! lol 🤠
You should do The Coalition by Hank Williams jr. Good, true & funny!!
Jason Aldean...Dirt Road Anthem!!!
Being able to step out of your comfort zone and understand different perspectives of others is crucial to continuing growth as a human. I'm proud of you for being "vulnerable and open enough" to do so! Tools ref; in case that wasn't enough, lol. Country for me tends to be relatable in two ways. Experience at the time had while the music is playing and the connection to the story told. Keep it up bud. You are there!
The laid down guitar is called a steel guitar.It is finger picked vs strummed.There is a phrase in the good country storytelling described as 3 chords and the truth.Embrace the funny through the gut wrenching.All of it happens in life.
He’s speaking about his family/father. He’s just following in his legend of a father’s footsteps. You need to hear it with a live audience that responds. It’s so much fun!!!
I love how he called the doctor "sawbones". F*ing hilarious!!
That used to be a fairly common moniker for the town doctor. Don't hear it too much outside the Deep South nowadays though.
Slide guitar across the knees. We used to call it a steel guitar.
That laying down guitar is called a steel guitar or electric slide guitar, also a honky tonk is a country bar! FABULOUS reaction young man!
Polo, I know that I’m a year late to this video, but I’ve been dying to sit down and discuss Hank Williams junior and senior with you. I am assuming that you don’t know their story. Both met with so much tragedy. I’m sure you’ve heard all this from somebody by now or looked it up yourself. we called this type of country music outlaw country. Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were founding members. You are absolutely right about this song and it’s humor. When I was in high school I loved to drive around with the windows down and sing-along at the top of our lungs. Love what you do! Sandy in Kentucky
Polo you should find a live version of this. It was turned into a call back song at his concerts. Why do you drink - TO GET DRUNK. Why do you roll smoke - TO GET HIGH. Hank is the man in country music.
"All My Rowdy Friends are Coming Over Tonight" another funny one from -- Hank 🙂
Love some country! George Strait "all my exes live in Texas' is a great classic.
Gay for Strait
I used to have every album Hank Jr. ever did, love him! You're reaction is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 I love seeing you enjoy this music, glad you do!
This song came out in 1979. Every country fan today knows it or knows of it. It has been referenced in a dozen or so country songs every year for the last 43 years.
When Hank sings this in concert or when it's played by a cover band or a juke box in anywhere USA today, everyone sings along and when the singers says "Hank why do you drink?", everyone sings "to get drunk" and when the singer says "why do you smoke?", everyone sings "to get stoned". And I mean everybody for 43 years and running. This is one of the all-time classics. HARDY just released a new album last Friday. He references Family Tradition in one of the songs; and it was probably referenced in three or more radio singles in 2022 just like every year.
Hank Jr has tons of great bar songs! There is alot of good country out there, old and new. I went away from country for a while, but have begun listening to it more and more. Some good ones:
Lady by Kenny Rogers
Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton live
God's Country by Blake Shelton
Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldeen
Rumor by Lee Brice
And many more, but that's a few to get you started!
That guitar you're talking about is called a steel guitar and was played heavily in country and bluegrass because it gives that true twangy sound, almost organ-like guitar sound, that you don't get with a standard guitar. It's a lost art. Not many people can play one anymore.
Hank Jr. pretty much owned the 80's, winning Entertainer of the Year, pretty much every year. Now if you like his humorous songs, then you'll love "Now I think I know how George feels".
polo thats a steel guitar it sounds so sweet my dad had a band and he played this song so many times he could get down with it he has even played back up for patsy cline when she was in iowa .where i am from and who the hell cares what your playing in your car love your watching this i am 73 yrs old thank you
Great video! New fan of the pod. Would love the see George Jones ‘ who’s gonna fill their shoes’. George Jones names many historical singers and the this speaks to the future country signs who will entertain the masses and carry on tradition generationally.
It is the stories and the lessons. So cool that you checked it out.
IDK if they do this everywhere, but here in Nashville- when Bocephus sings Why do you drink- you SCREAM at the top of your lungs- TO GET DRUNK, then-why do you roll smoke- TO GET HIGH, why must you live out the songs that you wrote-TO GET LAID!!!!!
So much fun 😂
We always said ‘to get drunk’ ‘to get stoned’ and then ‘to get laid’ and then when he sings this unique position ‘69!’ Love it love it love it!
Made my night. Thank you sir!
It’s a Steel Guitar.
I’m watching your reaction and the smile on your face it’s just touching my heart.
The instrument is called a lap steel, it’s similar to a guitar but played on your lap usually with a glass slide.
So glad you've decided to "change your direction " ! Such good music. I worked with Hank many times. He would love your take on him and your decision to expand into different music genre. Good for you bro!
Most bars around where i live, we sing this song at the top of our lungs when its played
😁🤣😍😍😍😍love Hank Jr..l love the song..❤️
In local bars(Honky Tonk bars) the chours is sung, ""Hank, why do you drink" crowd shouts ""TO GET DRUNK!!"". And when "Why do you roll smoke" the crowd shouts out ,"TOO GET HIGH!!". So it is a great bar song.
Classic goodie from HWJ for sure!
You should also react to George Thorogood & The Destroyers - “One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer” if you haven’t heard it before. It’s another awesome tune with funny lyrics.
You are correct this is one of them the whole bar starts singing when it's played. In this manner honky tonk means the local bar the drinking spot. That's a steel guitar you're referring to it does make a different type of sound then a normal guitar
Hank Jr did a show a few years ago and it was one of the best concerts ever. You don't have to be a country music fan to enjoy. It was amazing.
I got to see Hank live with Chris Stapleton at DTE in Detroit, that was 5+ years ago and I've never been to a better concert in my life. Love seeing someone step out of their comfort zone so often, much respect for that!
Edit: Also just got to the part where you said you dont know what a HonkyTonk is a common slang word for a bar that plays country music, often "Dive-y" type bars
One of the greatest of many great artists from Alabama, yes saaaa! ICON
I love watching your videos. You seem real chill. I have to laugh because you seem really surprised when you actually like the Ole school songs.
Have a shot of Jim Beam and a cold beer chaser and enjoy this down-home traditional country gem by the one and only Hank Jr! Hank Jr is the son of the famous Hank Williams. Hank jr lived a wild life for sure. He was severely injured in a skiing accident and need reconstructive surgery on his face which changed how he looks. He pressed on in spite of that. He is amazingly talented as far as playing the guitar and fiddle as well as having a great voice for Country music. Not much is more fun than hanging out at the old school bar with some buddies with some classic country playing - always a good time.
In the bars, and in concerts there are sing alongs between the verses...
Hank: Hank, why do you drink?
Crowd: To get drunk!
Hank: Hank, why do you roll smoke?
Crowd: To get stoned!
Hank: Hank, why must you live out the songs that you wrote?
Crowd: To get laid!
Classic Hank right here
I've been a BIG fan of Hank Jr. for 45 years and I really love that you are enjoying his music so much!
One thing about Hank he is real! Gotta love him.
Speaking of really hilarious Hank Jr. songs, and by the way he also is affectionately known as Bocephus, check out his hilarious jukebox song, Attitude Adjustment. You will laugh your ass off and it really is a fun rowdy song in kind of an older style.
Another cool thing about him is most all of his songs are actual true events about his life. He has a song called "All in Alabama where he talks about when he fell 500 feet off a mountain and almost died. Really good song.
LOVE IT ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
With Jr. Playing. I learned about drinking. 4x4. Bonfires. Had a great time. Lifestyle. ❤
This song just makes you want to sing along with it!!
The guitar-laid down-is a steel guitar-found in many country songs. Hank plays about 12 different instruments! Quite a life story. Worth looking into?
Been listening to hank jr for a while my family always giving me the side eyes for listening to this jam awesome song glad you found it🤘
I am loving that YOU love this music!!
I was fortunate enough to get to see this man in concert last summer. I'm not a huge country music fan but it was my mom's birthday and I thought... what the hell... i bought us tickets for her birthday and i didn't regret a second of it. He is a LOT older then he is here. But he puts on a fantastic show. And i got to see a legend before he leaves this world.
Man there is ALLOT of good country wish we could hang drink some beers and listen to tunes I'd turn ya on to some of the greats love from Wisconsin brother
Country music is all about having a good time…. Love it
Others may have already mentioned it, but the horizontal instrument is a steel guitar. It's basically played almost the same as a slide guitar.
They slide a metal bar up and down the string to change the notes, while using their thumb and fingers to pick the strings.
There are other versions of the instrument that people play similarly in country and blues called a dobro. Or a lap guitar.
Love it, great song
Hank Jr is very talented indeed, ge can walk aroung in a instrumental as ong is being played, & play every instrument in the band and Never miss a beat.
I saw him do it Phoenix Arizona.
Hes a Great musican/ singer/ songwriter!
He does it all.❤️
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Thank you for being so diverse in music. My dad was from Oklahoma but I grew up in California. I love country, hip-hop, rap, EDM..all of it!
I love your attitude towards music.
A honkey tonk is a bar that plays country music, and even better if it has live country music often. Love your reaction to this music i grew up on. That guitar on his lap is called a steel guitar.
I really appreciate and enjoy your reactions to the music that I grew up on. When my children were growing up, I taught them to have an appreciation for all music genres.
His daddy was famous as well .. knowing that and Hank Sr. History helps understand this song.
I am so glad you reacted to this song I didn't know!!
Hank jr is my favorite love love love him
I like how Hank developed his own style. Everyone just wanted him to play his daddy's songs when he was young.
You were right this is the perfect bar song. You can almost be sure that everyone will sing along even in a small casual bar…so much fun
I was waiting for this!! Always love your country reactions 💖🦋
My personal Mount Rushmore of favorite artists are Hank Williams Jr., Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, and Alan Jackson.
They all have a huge catalog of hits that span over the decades of their careers. With the exception of Hank Williams Sr, who passed very early in his career at the age of 29. He still had a ton of hits, and is arguably the most influential artist in the genre.
This made me happy! Thank you for that.
I met him once in Roswell NM during the UFO festival. He was the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet. He hugged us like family ❤
Love Hank Jr.
Family Tradition look up his father Hand Williams Sr. Hank Williams Jr , Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and others rolled Country Music head over heels in the 79's. It was called Progressive Country, in Texas was a show called Austin City Limits and featured many of these artists along with Stevie Ray Vaughn and more. It was an exciting decade when you look back at ZZ Top, Heart, Led Zeplin, Lord the talent that came out blows my mind.
Country uses a lot of Steel Guitars and Slide Guitar playing. It is the BEST and VERY country along with fiddles and banjos. 💜
6:30 that’s a lap steel guitar. You really only see or hear it in old country music. There was a guy that brought it back not long ago and had a pop hit or two with it. I can’t remember the bands name or the song if somebody can help me out. It was a big (a bunch of people in it) band and the lead singer played one and sang. Kind of soul/r&b pop music.
Polo, the "laying down guitar" is called a steel 🎸. We country folks love the sound. You should check out Hank's Daddy, Hank Williams Sr. He died young but what a talent.
Good Lord that Tele he's playing is gorgeous.
Horizontal Guitar is an Electric Pedal Steel Guitar. Some older folks call it a Hawaiian steel guitar, or a slide guitar because of the steel bar they use to bar the chords and slide around on the strings. Some are called lap slide guitar that are sit in your lap when you sit. Some regular guitars are setup with a high action that they hold like a regular guitar but are setup to play with a slide, typically a steel or glass on their finger. It gives that twangy sound that’s iconic to country music and old Hawaiian music I think from like the 40s or 50s era.
He puts on an AMAZING live show. Was blessed to see him a few years back at Gretna Feat right outside New Orleans.
The song is about Hank's struggles to get away from his father, who died drunk in a Cadillac on the wat to a show. That's the first part and within the same lyrics he is critisizing the country music system that wants him to keep singing like his father. He's basically giving the industry the finger. Also interwoven in the tune is the time he actually fell off a mountain in, I think, Montana. So, after he got better he became an outlaw like his fellow musicians Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and others. The song is very darkly sarcastic .
You got it right! ROWDY HANK WILLIAMS JR. HE AND HIS MUSIC IS A HOOT!😂😂😂
Dude's killin it on that steel guitar. That's the flat one you're talking about. Not to be confused with a dobro guitar, which is a more traditional looking guitar, but is generally played laying across your lap.
When he sings about Jim Beam trying to kill him in 1973, i believe he is referring to a time when he was drunk and fell off the side of a mountain. Damn near died. He has had a beard ever since to cover some bad scarring that's on his face as a result of that fall.
.....the 'laying down guitar' is called a pedal steel guitar. It's played by sliding a polished steel bar along the strings to create the 'crying' sound that it makes. It uses pedals (and sometimes knee levers) to get the notes the player needs. The instrument often has 2 or 3 necks (tuned in various ways)..... 🤠
Hank was almost killed in 1975 when he fell off a mountain in Montana. He wears a beard to cover all the scars from the injuries from the fall. It took quite a while before he could sing again.
Polo…you are killing these reactions. Love
Seeing this and you.
Just watched your video.
The instrument you talked about is a slide guitar.
In 1973, he did almost die due to drinking. His father, of the same name, also was a singer.
The instrument you were asking about is called a steel guitar, and it’s only ever played by country artists.
This is one of his life stories. He lived it and then sings it to us...
This song is played in alot of Honky Tonks (A Bar) and we're ALL singing the chorus!!!
Honky Tonk is pretty much a country bar that has honky tonk music (classic country) to dance to. Hope that helps!
Comedy, biography and music all rolled into one...
The GOAT, and only artist to ever hav 9 LPS in the billboards top 50 at one time