Steve Earle performs Copperhead Road on the Tennessee House floor

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Singer-songwriter Steve Earle performs his hit song "Copperhead Road" at the Tennessee State House on Thursday, April 20 after lawmakers designated it an official state song.
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@robertrobert7924 4 ай бұрын

I love this song. My Cherokee Grandfather made moonshine with a copper still in Western North Carolina during prohibition. RIP.

@rickreese5794 Ай бұрын

Mine too Robert, Great gramps was a Dr. Passed thru OK state on way to AZ.😊

@johnforeman634 10 ай бұрын

One of the greatest songs ever written in my opinion

@jackrasmussen4467 10 ай бұрын

It says more than some people realize.

@TooleyPeter 10 ай бұрын

Damn right.

@travislee9396 9 ай бұрын

Yes Sir!

@redthorne1981 9 ай бұрын

I love that he threw in the Devil’s right hand at the end. If you know the song, you know what that was about

@HyperCarnivore666 9 ай бұрын

@hippydippy 10 ай бұрын

So cool! The woman on his left knew ever word & was "way" into it. She was ready to break loose & let it all hang out! Love it.

@Hothenrik 10 ай бұрын

🤣

@Workinggirlhomestead 10 ай бұрын

LMAO great song, but she is dippy notice how everyone else is just standing around like what day is it lol

@hollyholy641 10 ай бұрын

I zoomed in on the speaker, he smiled and tapped his finger 😂😂😂😂

@TUCKANDROLLE 9 ай бұрын

Let her live man, she ain't hurting nobody

@ThomasG-- 5 ай бұрын

On his ~right~.

@noahjefferynix1994 Жыл бұрын

My father was a huge fan of Steve Earle. His music was a huge part of my child hood. He passed away June 13th 2023. He had a ticket to his concert. On July 8th me, my mother and sister attended his concert in Fort Worth, tx. My mother emailed several people from his team. To our surprise they answered back on the day of the concert. Gave us v.i.p. Passes and gave us the opportunity to hangout with Steve for awhile back stage and tell him about my father. Steve is an amazing artist and went out of his way to make our day very special. This in my opinion doubles him as an artist. Thank you once again Steve.

@raymondkolbus3186 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, i am a 60 year old Harley riding, construction working M.F. Have enjoyed your music for a long time. I am a big fan of Skynyrd, zz top, molly hatchet, all the blues gods, Especially Mr. BB King. And i hold you in the same company, thank you Sir for the work that has brought us so much joy!

@Arthurian. 10 ай бұрын

That's so cool of Mr. Earle to do for your family

@Yowzoe 9 ай бұрын

What a great story, I'm really glad for you and your family, it's a memory you'll hold your whole life. I've listened to him for years. Being on the West Coast, I didn't grow up with a lot of his type of music, but I've come to love that group from Austin. I've heard him interviewed a few times, he is really not only smart and level-headed, but also warm-hearted.

@CarsAndChrist385 9 ай бұрын

Rip

@jd4harley 6 ай бұрын

You telling that story almost brought tears to my eyes, it was just a terrific song, telling a wonderful story of some of our early countries heritage❤

@mikeh.753 3 ай бұрын

I literally got goosebumps watching this. Steve is a real national treasure. I'm 60 and I've been listening to him since I was a young man.

@timjacobsen6957 17 күн бұрын

@@mikeh.753 I'm 61 and I've been listening to him for awhile to!

@davidmccaffery7977 10 ай бұрын

Tennessee doing it right.. National treasure

@PunkN_JTM 9 ай бұрын

No it isn't this is what Nashville is for... We didn't elect officials to go up there to nominate somebody for a song, how did that help any of our districts in the United States??

@davidmccaffery7977 7 ай бұрын

@@PunkN_JTM can't argue with that..

@khazad2112 5 ай бұрын

If they were doing it right, they'd legalize weed, not have Steve Earle perform a song about growing it in the House because they like to clothe themselves in the aesthetics of protest. I love Steve Earle, let there be no doubt, but this is him clowning on the legislators.

@seanmellows1348 10 ай бұрын

Steve Earl’s music will never die.

@NP535overdrive 5 ай бұрын

Legends don’t die

@MDOurMD Ай бұрын

Named one of Tennessee's State Songs. Congratulations! That's a high honor.

@bigmikeyD740 7 ай бұрын

I love steve his breathing and grunting scares me that we are gonna lose him soon seems like hes struggling i hate it

@oscarrees-thompson6484 3 ай бұрын

Love you mate. Don't you ever give up on protecting what is special to your people.❤

@inthegarage342 9 ай бұрын

Never been prouder to be from the great state of Tennessee.

@m118lr 10 ай бұрын

Awwww man! THAT was Fantastic! What a tribute…on the House floor..!

@2busysecretary Жыл бұрын

Who wudda thunk it? After John Walker Blues this day has come for Steve Earle in Tennessee. I'm so proud of him. Steve Earle is my favorite songwriter of all time.

@davidhamilton7628 9 ай бұрын

Not a bad actor either

@travispitts 10 ай бұрын

God Bless Tennessee and Steve Earle. Very good .

@jonk5669 9 ай бұрын

We have a Copperhead Road where I live in Canada. They stopped putting street signs up for it because they're stolen immediately. 😅

@Hothenrik 10 ай бұрын

Growling between every line. Such an animal!😆

@monamehas5989 Жыл бұрын

To see and hear Steve perform this on Mandolin is such a treat!

@helethead 11 ай бұрын

That’s what he wrote it on and what he plays it on.

@mrjasondylan 10 ай бұрын

He only plays it on mandolin first song he wrote on mandolin and plays it live on mandolin. I'm a long time guitarist and bought a mandolin to teach myself which has been on yt for 10 yrs Jason Wallace Copperhead rd. A Liverpool cowboy sings Steve earle.

@ericlund941 9 ай бұрын

Am I the only one hearing the grunts between verses? 😂

@ericroberts8044 18 күн бұрын

I hear it too lol 😂

@slayinbass2396 9 ай бұрын

Steve earle's son Justin Townes Earle was an amazing musician, he died a few years ago but everyone should check his music out. Start with his song Harlem river blues.

@LutherAmosHouse Жыл бұрын

Rocky Top, Copperhead Road excellent Tennessee tunes

@jd4harley 6 ай бұрын

First time I heard this song it was when I was living in West Virginia I loved it. I feel it touches the very core of life through the self. Anyone that was ever involved in the moonshine trade the men that drove the cars some of them being stuck car racers later in life to me, it’s a song rich in our country’s history, a tip of the Stetson to Steve Earle. God bless you, sir.❤

@GingerNinja1 9 ай бұрын

Never thought I'd see the day something like this would ever happen inside the general assembly! Awesome!

@mikewheaton9549 10 ай бұрын

Love it. Good on TN for making it their state song.

@pamelaarwoodelliott2723 4 ай бұрын

I am a huge Steve Earl fan, so very proud of him🎤🎼

@toniafields1536 9 ай бұрын

Made me cry. I love my state Tennessee. May God keep us free.

@chrisweidner4768 8 ай бұрын

Reading your comment brought a tear to this combat veterans eye. All the best. Ever. Indeed, keep working to keep us free.

@lisareaume3857 22 күн бұрын

I AM THINKING OF MOVING TO TENNESSEE from ARKINSAW! Kiddin,my kin is all here! AR and TN are the heart of America!

@pumkinpimp1 3 күн бұрын

Arkansas hillbillies rule!

@jamesporter6352 7 ай бұрын

Real life stories in one song. Not many songs can claim that.

@jaspernewcomb5656 10 ай бұрын

Went from the Big House of the Tennessee Prison to the State House to sing his Copperhead Road song, that's no small feat by any measure. PS. You still owe me another Rock n Roll record Steve. Dig down deep I know it's in you. Peace

@PhyllisJohnson-lr9bq 9 ай бұрын

Sounds good here in East Tennessee ✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸 God bless y’all

@jackieabels4170 Ай бұрын

What a great idea to start a congressional meeting with music. You are onto something.

@randyfirst5747 11 ай бұрын

His singing is a small part of the genius song writer! 🇺🇸

@time_of_yer_life_eh_kid 9 ай бұрын

Steve Earl and Tennessee, both national treasures

@kevinwharton2341 11 ай бұрын

I have been a massive fan of Steve since the release of this quite outstanding record. I must see him live before I pass away.

@Yowzoe 9 ай бұрын

I hear you. I waited too long for John Prine. I really want to catch Steve Earle.

@gavRirvine 7 ай бұрын

I'm in Scotland UK, seen Steve 9 times! You must see him

@dustinhurst9259 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome!!

@bethepperson5363 10 ай бұрын

Love it! Glad to see government appreciate the true people!!

@DougSmileyVirgo 11 ай бұрын

The Scots-Irish have a home in Tennessee. Well done, Steve Earle.

@graham1745 10 ай бұрын

Going to visit the great state of Tennessee, one day…. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸🇺🇸

@caedmonnoeske3931 6 ай бұрын

Scots-Irish country indeed. Love from your Anglo brothers!

@thomasfarmer8686 Жыл бұрын

Should've done the devils right hand lol

@RocketQueen71 9 ай бұрын

What an honor!!! ❤

@gclauter 2 ай бұрын

Incredible music,i love,and the videos .congratulations. do rio de janeiro,brasil.

@veravajr 10 ай бұрын

This is great. Love this song. The lady on the left getting into it.

@timjacobsen6957 26 күн бұрын

I love his tunes!!❤❤❤❤

@JB-uj8mz 9 ай бұрын

Gives me chills💪🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

@vickyrussell1672 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ I have to say that this made me feel so HAPPY

@gregepperson1793 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations Steve! Love ya man!

@danielvick7875 10 ай бұрын

Real is real! Awesome thank you for sharing! Real heart real people! All love thank you!

@andersbergqvist9895 8 ай бұрын

Not just Tenneeseans.. This swede since the ninetees 😊 Hat off to one of the greats Mr.Earle 🙏

@richardbailey64 Күн бұрын

This is real music and the difference between this and some of the plastic dross on offer nowadays is that people like Steve can just stand up and play it live. Fantastic.

@user-qz5pj1gf4t 2 ай бұрын

Big black dodge rollin ! That’s great old times brothers. Mandolin sounded nice in there !

@skylife7747 11 ай бұрын

Forever Grateful.

@betsykeller9096 11 ай бұрын

Gave me chills.

@as48507 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@charlieglover491 11 ай бұрын

Sorry I missed this first recording of this. But I'm very happy for finding this now than never. My name is Charlie Glover I met you and your wife in concert here in Nashville. It's really weird how everyone try to knock you down when you try to do something. Sorry about losing your wife. But you got a son out of it. John Henry Earle. He got my middle name. Sorry about losing one of your other sons. Love you all. Thank You for doing this. P.S. I'm still waiting for the guitar. I'm in mitchellsville TN now.

@clintellerton1211 2 ай бұрын

Charlie come lately was the 1st song that got me to listen 45 yrs ago seen him in concert 5 times a American treasure ❤

@bettyandrews9571 18 күн бұрын

Love Steve Earle

@cheriecalvird4985 Ай бұрын

Best thing Tennessee ever done!😃

@ottomechb Жыл бұрын

simply AWESOME ! ! !

@angelalawson1999 10 ай бұрын

Loved this!

@tom080955 7 ай бұрын

finally a state has done it right

@petemcfadden3543 Ай бұрын

I'm an old school metal head from small town Nova Scotia, Canada no where Tennessee and I'm a fan of Steve Earle well enough of a fan to have 2 of his albums, Guitar Town and Copperhead Road

@InterWebGuy99 5 ай бұрын

Bravo!! I'll never get there but at least now I know, there's a fearless breed of people down on Copperhead Road.

@cliffsandifer3877 Жыл бұрын

stacey earle is a HELL of a talent her self....... elected officials SHOULD be required to be musicians as well ...so stated.

@brendaingelsperry2182 10 ай бұрын

Love Steve Earle 💛

@SSGERDMV3382 11 ай бұрын

Steve Earle is amazing. Saw him a couple of nights ago. So glad he walked off and reminded the legislators that they should check out "The Devil's Right Hand" off the Copperhead Road Album. A little schooling for the super majority in the Tennessee Legislature. Steve Earle is a mensch.

@mamabragg 10 ай бұрын

Screw that. What he means is push for more gun control.

@jasonchristopher2977 9 ай бұрын

@@mamabragg Well since I'm a fan of his, thinking about the song and lyrics, I'm afraid to say it seems that way. Or maybe he's telling them that parents need to do more and be more like Idk PARENTS since they made a human being who didn't ask to be here, teach them about guns, how to respect guns, how guns are a tool like a hammer and a saw, used correctly tools can save alot of things but used wrongly they can cause alot of bad things to happen. I don't get ppl blaming an object. If a tree falls down on home or car during a storm it's not trees fault. It didn't wait for decades to 1 day finally fall on anything. Too many parents who shouldn't be, need to spend 100% more time at home with kids then at work chasing that dollar, worried about their place in society, and just worry about being there for kids. I grew up with guns everywhere loaded. I was taught from early age not to touch them until I was older. then I was taught all about them. I mean we had kids in Marines in bootcamp who never drove a car, held a gun and we all was safe. Nobody got hurt, shot, etc. We're too busy by design of coarse, having to work and spend all our time in wrong place, with wrong ppl. It's far better to be poor, have nothing but be there for kids. They womt recall how many toys or phones they got, but will recall if mom or dad was around or not.

@unndunn1 3 ай бұрын

Just one more reason why Tennessee is cooler than Connecticut

@jimturpin6503 26 күн бұрын

But, the Yankees are still invading.

@georgiacopperhead4947 9 ай бұрын

Tennessee 🤟😊🇺🇲

@davidearly7147 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding!!!!! I with the Titans had been the Tennessee Copperheads like it was considered.

@lawrenceklein3524 11 ай бұрын

Outstanding!!

@user-zt4nf6zk4u 9 ай бұрын

I love Steve Earle no doubt....hes been in Buffalo Valley so much they should name a street after him in Hohenwald. That being said...is this what lawmakers should be focusing on???

@JuniorFarquar 9 ай бұрын

Yall still have elephants? My old friend j. hinson is from there. Rx.

@user-zt4nf6zk4u 9 ай бұрын

@@JuniorFarquar Yep. Elephants still there .

@rickieannholiday5178 10 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍 Well deserved ❤❤❤

@kallie117 9 ай бұрын

My music for life ...thank you

@amberl3305 Жыл бұрын

Steve Earle is in the Tennessee statehouse???? He hates politicians lol

@joegriner4528 9 ай бұрын

East Ten native.. TN should be its own country

@muttdozer 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful 😢

@EdD-ym6le Жыл бұрын

So Cool !!

@josealfredorodriguez6112 3 ай бұрын

Great song thank you Steve

@richardoberbruner7145 4 ай бұрын

I’m crying. Don’t know why ... I just am.

@matthewpeterson3329 2 ай бұрын

Okay, that was bad ass ! ! !

@OldTimerGarden 9 ай бұрын

That had to be one of the coolest things ever seen at a General Assembly.

@bluehills38 Жыл бұрын

How very special

@mikemiddleton8847 Жыл бұрын

using this opportunity as a sly way to point out the complete hypocrisy of prohibition and gun violence is brilliant.

@amberl3305 Жыл бұрын

Yup lol

@terrybrown3224 9 ай бұрын

Well done Tennessee

@nickreed3031 9 ай бұрын

You know it's a great state when they make the state song about breaking the law lol

@tomiossi8092 10 ай бұрын

I have a much better appreciation for our legislators, when they honor someone like Steve. Nicely done.

@dawnwendland2466 11 ай бұрын

Amazing -love him and he sounds so good

@Hothenrik 10 ай бұрын

If you like all the grunting and growling.😆

@JML6988 10 ай бұрын

This is one cool legislature!

@elisabethlewis6084 Жыл бұрын

A lovely man singing a lovely song.

@brendawarren2114 3 ай бұрын

This is so cool ❤

@doserdiesel 11 ай бұрын

Nice work man glad they let you ring..

@hardass912 9 ай бұрын

So super cool...congrats!!

@jamesbrown9736 10 ай бұрын

The Irony of it all is Steve is singing about illegal activities in front of a state law making body. He did a great job. The only thing missing were the pipes, they would have been great sounding in that chamber.

@tyler1671 10 ай бұрын

Forsure

@ronniebishop2496 10 ай бұрын

Not to mention what he’s raised hell about all his life and how much he hated everything they are, yet here he is and they made this song a state song of Tennessee. Who’s the hypocrite. Lol 😮

@Raised-Right 10 ай бұрын

The song doesn't have bag pipes. It's a keyboard making the bag pipe sounds.