While climbing Ajax Peak on the continental divide (Idaho border) west of Jackson, the snow beneath Hank Williams Jr collapsed and he fell almost 500 feet onto rocks, causing multiple severe skull and facial fractures.He spent two years recovering, re-learning how to talk and sing, and undergoing 17 surgeries to repair his skull and reconstruct his face.

This song is a way of life anthem to a much bigger segment of our population than most realize.

When you live in the country, this is our NATIONAL ANMTHEM.

"We say Grace, and we say Ma'am, if you ain't into that we don't give a damn!"

When our son was 9 going on 10, I taught him to do his own laundry and make simple meals. It was surprising that some folks criticized me for having him help out in this way. My son was grateful he could be responsible for himself. Skills are an asset.

Hank Jr.'s dad was the father of country music dating back to the 1940s and 1950s and the genre's first superstar. His songs have been covered by countless artists for seven decades. "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Hey, Good Lookin'", and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" are just a few.

For people who were familiar with Hank Williams' story/music, Hank Jr's song "Family Tradition" kind of told his story.

Hank Sr. was old school country, while Hank Jr. was outlaw country.

Make no mistake about him being a musician. Hank Jr can play just about every instrument you can find in rock, country and bluegrass. He is extremely talented in that and songwriting. He has over 75 albums you can dive into. His daddy is the best that ever was.

In the 80s, EVERYBODY in The South had a "Country Boy Can Survive" t-shirt, bumper sticker, hat... the saying was everywhere!

This song speaks the truth. I was born about 20 miles outside of Nashville, Tennessee and lived there for the first 15 years of my life. My parents then moved further away from Nashville out in the country. No one could pay me enough to move back to the city! I'm perfectly content out here in rural Tennessee and I have zero interest in ever returning to a 'city life.' Hank Williams Jr. really paints the picture of country life with this song. Thank you Phil and Sam for reacting to this! One of the things I love most about your channel, outside of your charming personalities of course, is the variety of music that you two have on the channel!!

We're still out here . . . surviving . . . Hello from south Texas . . . where we CAN STILL skin a buck and run a trot line.

Hank Williams Jr gave voice to what everyone refers to as fly over country

Hank Sr is qn ICON country legend... A pioneer who paved the traditional sound of country (He did NOT create it, just perfected it)... His influence can NOT be underestimated... Very few artists of any genre can resonate an emotion like Sr could... An example of that would be "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"... Jr was forced onto the stage by his mother to capitalize on his late father's name... His father died when Jr was very young... Jr grew to resent not being allowed to be himself, as everyone wanted him to be a mirror image of his father... He eventually broke free and started doing his own thing, but still returned to his roots once in a while...He explains that himself in his song, "Family Tradition"... Jr was involved in an accident where his face was crushed in a fall during a mountain hiking accident, and his resemblance to his father was not quite so prevalent after that... I suggest the song "There's a Tear in My Beer", which was a Sr song, remade by Jr, with actual footage of his father singing it too... Do the official video if possible... There is also Hank III and Hank IV...

Hank Williams jr is a legend around here. His nickname is Bocephus. His life hasn't been easy but he's managed to thrive. That song you just listen to is a true story. You should listen to some of his other stuff. He has a powerful voice. And he sings about truth. Can't say nothing bad about Bocephus. He should have died that day when he fell off that cliff. But the Lord saved him. So he is still doing what the good Lord put him on this Earth to do. Bless our ears with beautiful and true music. Great show.

I live in the South and that song comes on doesn't matter where you are in Tennessee every body is stopping and listening its definitely the Anthem for the South

Glad that you are getting around to Hank Williams, Jr. For a real fun song from him you would do good to check out "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight". Thanks for such a favorable reaction.

one of the best country songs ever written.

Check out David Allen Cole "You never even call me by my name" awesome country tradition....TY for all you guys do!!

I am a country boy, have been for all of my 65 years, and there ain't enough money to entice me to move to the city.

Hank Jr speaks his mind...hummm...you have no idea, until you dive into more of his music.

Always love me some Hank Jr. and his father too.

One of the biggest country songs ever made in history.

Oh Lord .. Hank Jr's. Mother , Audrey, put him out there singing his Daddy's songs once Sr. had passed away.. Stage Mom.. Hank Jr. finally came into his own and truly rocked some country music...

Multi talented, plays many instruments. Piano guitar, drums, sax. Etc. Learned from the masters of each.

"Bocephus" - the name on the guitar pickguard - was a nickneme that Hank Sr. gave to his son - it was the name of a famous comedian on Grand Ol' Opry - I'm sure Hank Jr. was prooud of the name Hank Sr. gave him . .

Since you know Hank Sr. . He died when Hank Jr. was 3. With great technology they did a song together call " A tear in my bree". Would love to see yall do it to see both together.

Both Hanks are legends in country music. Hank Sr career lasted 3 yrs before his death at age 20. The songs and hiss impact are still strong today. Hank Jr's Mother wanted Sr's music to stay alive and put Jr on stage at age 8 to be his Daddy. Once Jr got out on his own he was one of the original outlaw country artist. After the mountain climbing accident where he fell 500 feet down the mountain side he went on to have 9 albums on the Billboard charts at the same time. 20 years or so as the opening for Monday Night Football. Check out tear in my beer, both are in the video. How that came about is a story in itself. Great reaction, you guys are doing great.

This is and always will be the anthem where I'm from. Great music like this is timeless, he and his dad were country Legends

Jr.'s song Family Tradition is a great insight into his life. As far as that family lineage goes Hank III (Hank Jr.'s son) is both as close as and as far away as you can get from the family legacy. i.e. he'll usually play two sets. First is the traditional country songs his grandfather sang, second set is pure hard core thrash punk rock.

I laugh every time. I hear somebody listen to the song for the first time. Because I had this record and as a kid. I would play it over and over and over. Because it said the word "damn" and I could cuss when I was seeing this song.... lmao

What everyone else said. Plus hes actually an insane guitar player. A genre that doesn't get enough credit for technical skill. Like Roy Clark. Debatably one of the best players ever.

This song is timeless. It was released over 40 years ago, and as relevant today as it was when it was first released.

Songs been around a long time and it's just as true today; greatest tragedy to me is that there are millions of people that don't see this kind of person as representative of America, when, in truth, this represents the quintessential American!!

He started out singing his dad's music. Then after his accident, he started his rebel music and became a mega star.

Hank Williams Sr is country music

Hank Jr IS country music. Period

Great donghe is a survivor God bless him congratulations

Hanks a legend.. He's country royalty... His father made country music mainstream.. They've both had the biggest impact on country music in the twentieth century....✌️ #Bocephus

This song is the truth a country boy can survive. Country living is so much better than city living.

what the song is saying that when the entire world starts falling apart the country folk will survive because unlike the city folk they can live off the land and take care of their own if things go south. They can get their own food and fix their own stuff without help from business or the government. pretty accurate song.

Yeah we can! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Hey yall- lifelong Nashville resident here- great reaction. We call Hank Jr- BOCEPHUS- it’s written on his guitar. His daddy gave him that nickname. And, yes- this is the BEST bonfire song.

He overcame two at least ; the fall off the cliff and the descent or fall into addiction but hey, as he sings in another great song, he was just carrying on an old " family tradition". Great reaction. Picked up on so much for a first listen ! Love the black and white also. Great shot selection and editing. Poinant lyrics, instrumentals and his no nonsense, defiant vocals/delivery all spot on.

The living legend ❤👍. Dig up. Living proof the Hank Williams Jr story 👍👍

He took a 500 foot tumble off the side of a cliff and survived. And then he thrived. Damn straight we will survive. His nickname is Bocephus

This song is absolutely true, every line

Hank Jr is definitely worth checking out, as many here have stated Family Tradition is a great song. I'd add Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound

I can almost hear him crying when he's singing about his friend

Hank is part of The Outlaws of Country Music. Hank Williams Jr. Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and David Allan Coe. I am a Rocker. This group of artists is the only crowd of the Country Genre that I listen to. There's a video out there where they are all on stage together, jamming and grooving to each other's songs. Platinum!

God bless Hank

Hank Sr is one of the few, which includes Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton to the in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Great reaction

Hank Jr. is outlaw country. Hank Sr. Is an OG

It depends what generation; old school country fans and people in general knows Hank Williams (legend); newer country fans and people know Hank Williams JR. Music is different but both legends in their own rights.

“All my routy friends” is super!

There's allota country out there and many survivors. When this album broke it crossed most genres. Everybody was listening to Hank Jr. He is still a badass.

If you watched NFL Monday night football then for two decades you heard Hank “Are you ready for some football?”. Also at the beginning of the video notice the name on the pilot house of the barge “Miss Audrey” - Hank’s momma’s name.

It also showed that we're not excluding other people ie.....city boy and country boy but they were still friends

He’s one of my favorite outlaw, country singers. No, let me rephrase. He is my favorite, outlaw, country singer!

Born to boogie ! Country state of mind and so many other great songs

his fall down a mountain?this song came out in the early 80s and it still resonates today

Hank Williams IS country music! Junior holds his own!

Hank Jr is the Truth! A massage catalog…At the age of 30, released his 33rd album! A deep research is required. His music is a must discover.

Theres a tear in my beer is a song/vid to check out of he and Sr singing together

So awesome that you guys checked Hank out...he has so many good songs. "The Pressure is on" is great...Blues Man, is awesome.

Hank is an American treasure along with CDB

Out growing the comparison to his dad and his music when he first started out

Amen!!!

Hank is country royalty. His dad was the great Hank Williams. Jr. is the 1st person to win entertainer of the year 3 years in a row. He plays a bunch of instruments. He was close friends with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. Hank lives a country life because he loves it. He is a millionaire many times over. He has a huge book of great songs.

I seen Hank Williams Junior and Lynyrd Skynyrd at legend Valley. Hank got so tore up on whiskey he was passing out in the chair on stage while he was playing lol good times!

If you remember the Monday Night Football song, that was Hank Jr.

Hi Ya'll one of my favorites of Hank's is " QUEEN OF MY HEART" My wife Janet and I were Very good friends with Earl Thomas Conley for 35yrs & he opened for Hank Jr for 4yrs so we got to see a variety of show's.

Hank 3 is fantastic as well!

With that voice young man you should be doing radio 😎 nice reaction ❤

Hank Jr Fell down a mountain

As a swedish person i love this song and want to visit the south

I really the sound of the song... I've seen Hank Williams Jr AKA Bocephus in concert. I went with my Mamma and Daddy it was good to see it As far as the song it's got a lot of truth to it I'd never want to see someone hurt... But we were all brought up country. My Daddy plowed behind a mule named Bill 😊 my Mamma and us kids truck farmed my Grandma (both grand parents picked cotton) made her on soap butter they picked cotton. Loving memories ❤❤❤ I'm sorry to say I never got to see my grandaddy on my Daddy's side but he was a Christian and I know I'll see him again they were all Christians so I was BLESSED to have them in my life. ❤❤❤ THANK God 🙏🏽

YOU TWO NEED TO LISTEN TO HANK WILLIAMS JR. OLDER SONGS WHEN HE WAS YOUNG .THEN YOU WILL CHANG YOUR MIND ABOUT HIS VOICE

Legend

hank jr has soo many songs you could do...a deep rabbit hole...one of my favorites is Ive Got Rights...

There's a really cool video when they digitally added his father into the video, and they duet on one of his fathers most famous songs, "Tear in my beer" Also, one of my favorite songs by Hank Jr is "Family Tradition". *He fell off a cliff, and had reconstructive surgery.

Another thing to check out... "Three Hanks"... Three generations of Hank Williams... Sr, Jr, and III all singing classics by Sr, all dubbed together... Multiple songs are available...

Im so glad you've finally reacted to a Hank Williams Jr song. He and his father are legends in Country music and I hope you check out more of both their music. Im a southern belle from Alabama and Hank Williams Jr is a friend of the famiky. He and my older cousin are neighbors and they enjoy going golfing together. Hank is a sweet down to earth country boy. And I love it when people react to more country music when they are not use to it and the multiple genres within country music and it gives them a glimpse of us bonfide southern born and southern bred people who live down here in what we call Gods country. We are very friendly folks down here and form tight knitted communities. And some of us never leave. We were born here, and here is where we settled our roots and wish to be buried in southern ground. As far as the confederate flags go. Yes there is several sons and daughters of the Confederate. And some like to peserve the memory of the Civil War and the stories passed down from many generations. And that doesn't mean we think black slavery was right. Im well aware that there was also black slavers. And if you take a look and see it was thwir own people who sold them into slavery. No matter who was at fault for starting it, and no matter who whites and blacks owned slaves, slavery is wrong. And I think its importnat to remember our history and leaen from our ancestors mistakes. That being said, you dont really see alot of rebel flags being hung up. But if you do, I guess its importsnt to first talk to that person and see where they are coming from. Cause Ive known some people who had ancestors who faught in the cival war and that doesn't mean they hate blacks or support slavery. But make no mistake, the north did some pretty shady things to try to starve us out and keep us cut off from a supply of food. Which is why I like that Hank Williams mentioned the line in his song about "You cant starve us out, and you cant make us run. Cause were them ol boys raised on shotguns." They burned down our homes and raped our women and tried staving us out. Trust me, the north and the south were neither fully innocent. And keep in mind that some soliders who fought ik the Civil War didn’t even want too. They were forced too. I think itd important to remember these stories that has been passed down to us by families who had relatives who fpught in the civial war. They speak of the injustice of slavery, and the crimes committed by both the north and the south. But I have to say, out of everything I know about true stories from those families and even my own ancestors, I think Im disappointed that it wver came down to a war. And Im disappointed still and upset that the yankees tried to get others support to cut off any shipment of tood coming to us and tried to starve us out. But say what you will about some of our ancestors. They suffered alot in the war and some starved. And dont even get me started on the kids that starved during that war and died. Like I said, I try to see both sides of the war and understand what all they went through. And Im sad for all of them from the north and south that was involved. And I think its important to be able to remember the past and learn from it. But no state or country is perfect without any sins. Slavery has happened before. I think of the Israelites and how God deleivered them from slavery. Back then, Im sure the kids thought it was a normal and common thing. A way of life. Perhaps the same can be said for some kids back in the Civial War. But Id like to think that alot of them woke up and realized how wrong slavery was. Im so sorry that ever happened. I would never wish such a life on a person. The thought of a person as being bought and owned by snpthwr and used as a mule for hard labor sickens me. But I know that if you dog deeper, these types of crimes in history has happened before and its just as tragic. But Im thankful that in due time they got their freedom. I wish them to have the same opportunities. And I hope that people up north dont think that evwryome in the south hates blacks and wishes them to not have the same opportunities as us because thats not true. Of course, there is racism out in the world. But that doesn't stand for us all as a whole. We remember the past and the the mistakes of both the north and the south. And I wish things could of been handled butter. But we are all Gods children. He doesn't care about our skin color. He is more focused on the matters of the heart and if someone is 100% faithfully committed too him. And here in the south, alot of us love God and our fsmily and communities and are there to offer a helping hand to our neighbors. Many of my friends from the north who has come visisted and stayed with my family and I for a long visist fall inlove with the south and its friendly people. I just wish people would stop having brittle ears and stop being so easily offended in every thing. Yes we all have a past, as do our ancerstors. And none of us our saints. Weve made mistakes, and so has our ancestors. Rather than passing down all that hate, why not show some love to one another instead. I love my black brothers and sisters as well as my British brothers and sisters and so on. Im not ignoring our past. Im only hoping to learn from it and try to be good person who offers friendship to everyone no matter where they come from or the color of their skin. Sorry my message is so long. I just felt very passionate about this. God wants us to love one anothwr and forgive our enemies before we seek forgiveness from Him for our own sins. That is why I try so hard to be slow to anger, quick to forgive and hard to offend. By doing this Im a happier person. Righteous anger is not a sin. Even Jesus got angry with the money changers. But holding onto strife and lwtting the sun go down on yoir anger only succeeds in poisoning your heart and soul. It makes you bitter, unforgive and resentful. And your only hueting yourself most by doing this. You also cause strife between you and God by doing this. I learned long ago to forgive my ex stepfather who abused me in secret and tried to end both mine and my mothers life. I forgave him not because he deserved my forgiveness. But because according to Gods Word, its the right thing to do. Plus I found freedom, healing and peace of mind by letting go of strife and unforgiveness. I also put myself in my ex stepfathers place. Although he abused me in multiple terrible ways, Im no siant without sin in my life. And I need Gods forgiveness, mercy and grace just as much as my enemy needed it. So all I could do is forgive him, pray for him and move on with my life. Ive learned that daekness cannot fight away darkness, only LIGHT can do that. And hate cannot drive away hate, only LOVE can do that. Which is why one of my favorite songs is by the Black Eyed Peas, "Where is the Love".

Yep!

Hank Jr. has had a great career. I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but if you've watched Monday Night Football over the years he used to do the intro "Are You Ready for Some Footbaaal!?". He did that intro for many years.

REAL country music is talent and story...NOT over produced pop/country.

Recovery from a fall while rock climbing.

12:20 Phil, you just nailed Hank Jr. to a T.

Anything Hank Jr sings is awesome. His concerts were high energy. Can play any instrument. Check out Montana Cafe’, one of the best songs ever.

Country classic

Great hype song for us southerners. You guys do a great job.

Hank Jr held the Entertainer Of The Year for 10 years solid at the CMA's. Yeah, that's slightly popular in the country music world.

Great reaction as always guys! I would love to see you react to Hank Williams Senior, totally different voice....... lol

iv seen this video multiple times an i just noticed the tug pushing the barge hes on is the miss audrey which was his mothers name

Hank jr can play any instrument you can think of one of the most talented musician ever.

I went to the best concert I have ever attended in 1983. It was in my hometown of Wilmington, NC. The concert was for the North Carolina Azalea Festival, and it was at UNCW. I was able to work as student Security for the Concert. The Warmup act was a young and up and coming group called Alabama and the Main Event was Hank Williams JR. both Alabama and Hank Williams JR were inducted into the country Music Hall of Fame. Hank Williams JR is part of the Outlaw Country Genre. Please react to his song called Family tradition. It tells about his Life and he mentions his Dad.

Hank was one of the pioneers of the Outlaw country music genre he has lived most of his songs. Try my personal favorites are OD in Denver, Weatherman, Outlaws reward & Lone wolf.

BTW God bless ya'll from deep in the heart of Texas ❤

Fell off a mountain

I love Hank. You should have seen the look on the cashier's face when I bought his album "Man of Steel" and Devo "Are we not men?"... Yes a very varied musical taste.