Howdy neighbor. My parents met Hank's driver on the day he died. He stopped in Fort Payne, got a haircut and sent his driver to get liquor from one of the biggest bootleggers in the south, back then. That bootlegger just happened to live on my road, about 2 miles from where I sit writing this post. My parents were helping the bootleggers wife with some gardening, when Hank's driver pulled up to get the last alcohol Hank would ever drink.

@@bamachine Well, Roll Tide. I went to JSU and my fraternity was founded by Randy Owen, the lead singer from Alabama. I've met him a few times when he comes to visit Jacksonville. I think he still lives in Ft Payne. I know he grew up in that area

@@stevensanders9219 He does. I am also a JSU alum, was there '89-'92. Roll Tide back at you and Go Cocks(JSU mascot is Gamecocks, all you dirty minded people out there)

I'm from Alabama and not engaging in this strange pissing contest of connection to celebrity 😮

Yes

I agree. The new country is to much like Pop music, not country. They lost the great story telling of true country artists.

I agree. I refuse to listen to any country music after the 90s. My grandparents raised me, so I grew up listening to country from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s (I’m an 84 baby) and 90s.

@@Kaya084 me 2, today's country is NOT country 2 me. I'm 40 daddy raised me on Country, 70's, 80's, 90's. PLEASE don't say country has ALOT og genes in it, like this guy did, my country has ONLY Country ABSOLUTELY NO POP, maybe little Country Rock but NO POP, RAP, ETC.

They only want that quick dollar so they'll settle for substandard sound and zero soul

Amen - From a Tennessean. Love the lord and love our land. I know if the shtf, I'll be in paradise. My life wouldn't change much.

Thank you so much for your comment! If you have any recommendations please let me know! 👍🏻

@@taylorfamilyreactions learn how to garden your own food, be polite even when you want to be rude. OH you mean songs! Anything by Hank Jr. Reba is good, but for a funny country song try "Red solo cup".

@@VadulTharys David Allan Coe - "Longhaired Redneck", "The Ride", "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" Johnny Cash - "Big River", "Folsom Prison Blues", "Ring of Fire", "Hurt" George Jones - "He Stopped Loving Her Today", "She Thinks I Still Care", "White Lightning"

Hank the 3rd kicks ass too

@@PhonyBalagna I was here to point that out as well! 😂 Sounds just like his granddad.

Looks like Sr. as well.

@@PhonyBalagna have you heard hank 3's son? Coleman Williams IV?

@@PhonyBalagna Marty Stuart & Hank Williams III - "Pictures From Life's Other Side"

Hi Joel, I can only apologise for not knowing about Hank Snr!! I hold my hands up! But I definitely know about him now! So many people have basically informed me that he is the Godfather of country music!

I always thought if there was a Jr there was a Sr. lol Then, the 3rd and 4th. None of them the same name, but oh well. Awesome song, love living it

Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr, Hank Williams III all talented.

@@taylorfamilyreactions Loving your honesty...and your journey. Sr is the absolute king of real country. Hank Jr. came by his talent honestly!

@@j.walker3498 God Blessed that family with the voice

Hank Jr son.. ( Hank III ) looks and sounds like his grand daddy..

Alot of people don't know. Hank Williams Sr. Had spinal bifida. He was self medicating.

@@debbiemartin6473 Didn't know that, but self medication is a form of abuse, but I can understand it.

@@lextek. yes it is. Sad to say. He was so worried about his place in country music that he would not listen to his doctor so he went down that road. And he lost his life instead. Very sad story.

We need more real honky tonk country not none of this pop country where'd we go wrong

Born and raised in Kentucky, I'd agree with you 100%

Carolina raised, Daddy raised me on Country, 80's, 90's Country with early 2000's is what I listen 2. I tell my husband all the time Country is NOT Country anymore. I DO NOT want to have to wonder if I'm on a Country station or a Pop station in the car listening to radio. Have to throw in Alabama, Blake Shelton, Confederate Railroad, Brooks and Dunn in the mix as TRUE Country.

Y’all forgot Merle

Me too, born and raised in Northeast Georgia, I’ve got my Papa’s 22 rifle been in our family over 120 years , I’ve got a shot gun and a purple 380 to fit in my pocket book. Yes we can survive. Looks like Biden is going to make use our skills to survive if something doesn’t change soon .

I'm from Horn Lake. What are the odds?! About to process a truckload of corn and make several roasters worth of pork broth to can up from freshly slaughtered pigs, and 2 weekends from now it's meat bird processing. Yeah, we survive!!

Hanks nickname Bocephus is from Alexander the Greats horse

Thank you so much! If you have any favourites just let me know! 👍🏻

I think the manners are dying off. I’m in my 40s and have said ma’am and sir to everyone, young or old, all my life. Still do. But I notice a lot of people near my age and younger rarely say that anymore. Maybe it’s regional, but in Florida, not as common as was 20 years ago.

@@adamgolden4083 me and mine as well, Adam. Raised my kids to use ma’am and sir. Still survives in my corner of the world. Far southwest Virginia near Bristol.

@Adam Golden I'm from Alabama, and we and Mississippi and Georgia, Kentucky do that more. I've noticed this in all. But as many times I've been to Florida, people are nice but just different... Different from what I'm around. I just see more open and friendly sociable people A majority of us that we run into have good southern hospitality, good manners we love Jesus and football... And the chances of running in a stranger who doesn't is rare. Yes it may happen but the majority of us are everything a Southerner is expected to be. Someone who is very Patriotic as well and is isn't ashamed to show how committed they are to God. Because alot us do believe in the a cropture that Blessed is a nation whose God is the Lord from Psalms... And I think we have the same mind set and faith and courage and bravery as those men did who died for our flag when the British attacked. If anyone reading doesn't know what I'm talking about. I encourage you to watch the KZfaq videos that is titled "The Star Spangled Banner As You Never Heard It Before". Where it tells the back story of how Fraces Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner song. Our National Anthem. I dare you to watch it and not cry and feel a since of pride and joy and admiration for the brave men who sacrifice themselves to keep the flag up and not be under British rule. Just like how George Washington said. What sets the American Christian apart is that he would rather Die on his feet, then live on his knees." I say a land is onky truly blessed if the land belongs to God and is under God's favor. And I think Southern Christians who go to a Bible based church and live accordingly to God's Word and Teachings are everything in a Child of God that God wants for us all. We should seek to be more like Jesus and follow in his footsteps and treat others as he would has us. And set an example for others to follow and learn that God should be the real reason and purpose that you live. Without God you are lost in so many ways. And one of the great things about living in the South is time slows down here. Yes we can be work aholics, and we work very hard but alot of us live simple lives and the simple joys of life we do not take for granted makes us very happy. All we need is God, family, friends a home church and a steady job and all is good with the world. You watch real time tornado videos of for example Tuscaloosa Alabama for the 2011 tornado and you see how every year when we face these monster killer tornadoes it always brings us even closer to God and to our neighbors and we help one another. That is just something I don't think some Northeners or other people in places of the world know what that is like. To be surround by so many friendly people and especially those who love God and will help you. I tell you honestly, sure it would be nice to see New York and other parts of the states. Bit I prefer to live here in the South. In God's Country. Where his name is lifted up often I prayer and saying Grace. Yes there are Christians from all over. But we are a special kind of people who serve God more faithfully and are more committed to loving a life within God's boundaries and a life that pleases God. Nobody is perfect. Not the North or the South. But I feel like the south is like living on Holy Ground compared to the rest of the States. If God rested high up on a mountain somewhere I a burning bush for me to go to him and speak to him as Moses did. I would go there. Well, here in the South, this is the mountain I would come to to get closer to God and learn how to appreciate life to the fullest and not worry about money or fame. Just let God and family and friends be enough for me. And learn to appreciate others and have a Samaritans heart. When there is a crisis and a tornado comes through and destroys your home. You see people eager past their own loss here and tjey instead look to their neighbors and try to help theirneighbors. Suddenly your neighbors come first and you come last. Tell me people in the North would do the same... It's possible. But I guess we only know when something very devastating happens to them. Like for example 9/11. You saw how tjey came together to help others.and that was amazing. But how often does that happen to them? How often are they faced with a crisis that makes them sit and think about the deeper meaning of life and start taking the time to spend more time with God, family and friends??? You see, here in the south we face so many tornadoes every year. Even if nothing happened to you personally, it still effects you and you still pull together as a community. What I'm trying to say is, every year we have a killer come towards us. It's 9/11 in another kind of way... It's a monster and you know it's going to come. And you don't know if it will come to your town, your parents town, yoir aunt or brother or sister or friends town. You know their is a great chance somebody you know and love will die. We are constantly reminded of this lesson. So much so I think it has made us become even more real and down to earth and more kinder and more compassionate or have an even bigger Samaritan heart bevause we are constantly put in a situation that requires bravery and courage and heart in coming together as a community. Maybe if places up North was faced with more situations that brought out the very best of themselves Maybe then they too would be more friendly and maybe even find God along the way. Because here in the South, every year we get to survive a tornado is a miracle. I live smack in tornado alley. I have to face SO MAMY TORNADOES every single year. But God is always looking out for me and I am thankful. But others are not always so lucky. So we should use this gift of life and see what we can do for our neighbors. This is what I want America too be. One nation Under God who lives for him and worships him and glorifies him and is strong and brave and has a big generous heart towards others.

Born raised and live in West Virginia the Appalachian mountains. If I didn’t say yes ma’am or yes sir I got a butt whooping to learn a valuable lesson. Still say it and I am 58 years old now.

and the name on the boat "Miss Aubrey" was his moms name

Then I must be added to my list!! 😀

It was an incredible song and I think I have smiled every time I have heard it since!

@@taylorfamilyreactions Pretty soon here you will find yourself drinking a Coors listening to it.🤠

How did you know that's my beer of choice? A bottle of Bulliet Bourbon straight. No rocks. That's how I get there.

Thank you for the background! I look forward to seeing much more from this family dynasty! 👍🏻

Hank 3 also has a heavy metal band named Ass Jack

There is a Hank IV now too.

Amen to that

I agree. Great suggestion.

“I don’t want much of nothing, but O do think I’ll take another toke!”

Thank you! Can you imagine a world were people are actually kind and polite to one another all the time!! We can only hope and dream!

Big iron is an amazing song and so is El Paso

Mr shorty too

Thanks Kevin! I can’t wait to check out all of them a lot more! 👍🏻

Yes...Bocephus was what his father called him, if I remember correctly.

@@TennesseeMelanie It was the name of a ventriloquist dummy that's was friend with Hank Sr. He though the dummy and Jr. looked alike.

The name of Alexander the Great’s horse I believe

@@Selki933 close; Alexander’s horse was Bucephalus-I may have misspelled that but it wasn’t quite Bocephus.

Thanks for your comment Chris! I’m loving my Country Music journey so far!