THE PARTY RUNS IN THE FAMILY! First Time Hearing Hank Williams Jr.

THE PARTY RUNS IN THE FAMILY! First Time Hearing Hank Williams Jr. - Family Tradition Reaction!

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28 күн бұрын

Howdy, everyone! Today we're tapping into the roots of country music with our first-time reaction to Hank Williams Jr.'s "Family Tradition." This song not only defines his style but also delves into the personal and musical legacy of the Williams family. Join us as we explore the lyrics, the twang, and the powerful message behind this country anthem.
⭐️ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO:
Our live reactions to "Family Tradition" and its infectious country rock vibe.
Discussing the themes of personal identity and legacy in Hank Williams Jr.'s lyrics.
Analyzing the musical composition and how it supports the storytelling.
Reflecting on the cultural impact of the Williams family in the country music genre.
🎵 ABOUT HANK WILLIAMS JR. & "FAMILY TRADITION":
Hank Williams Jr., son of the legendary Hank Williams Sr., carved out his own niche in country music with hits like "Family Tradition." Released in 1979, this song addresses the expectations placed on him due to his famous lineage and his bold choices to define his own musical path, making it a beloved track among fans of authentic country music.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple who loves diving into different music genres, exploring the stories and sounds that have shaped various musical landscapes. Our channel offers reactions, analysis, and discussions, connecting with fans who appreciate depth and authenticity in music.
💬 COMMENT BELOW:
How does "Family Tradition" resonate with your understanding of Hank Williams Jr.'s music?
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@RetiredSailor60 27 күн бұрын

All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight...

@mikemaricle9941 27 күн бұрын

Then they've all settled down.

@johnbruin5547 22 күн бұрын

On a serious note...Back in 1975 Hank fell more than 500 feet off a mountain side in Montana. He endured 7 hours of surgery for injuries to his face and head, he's lucky to be alive.

@bozeeke 27 күн бұрын

A live version of this would be even better. The crowd tends to sing back to him. "Why do you drink?-to get drunk!" "Why do roll smoke?-to get stoned!" etc.

@reneerocha1796 27 күн бұрын

It is much better to “experience” this one…😊❤

@kevinsmith4429 27 күн бұрын

Man, you beat me to it.

@jamestate5059 26 күн бұрын

Nope, Hank live is not that great

@theidajawho 26 күн бұрын

@@jamestate5059 Saw him twice, first time was soooooo drunk it sucked, the second, going in with no expectations, he KICKED AZZ!

@mikefetterman6782 27 күн бұрын

The song that defines Country music for a lot (it is a part of the song) is David Allen Coe's You never call me by my name.

@umpdaddy1 26 күн бұрын

The perfect Country and Western song I hear.

@denroy3 26 күн бұрын

It's fun...absolutely does not "define" country music...good grief. It's practically(is) a parody.

@johnkendall6558 27 күн бұрын

"Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound"

@BensSoZen 27 күн бұрын

Outlaw country was by far the best country western music

@captainkangaroo4301 26 күн бұрын

When Hank fell off a mountain in Montana and broke his face and nearly died he said when he finally woke up in the hospital the first face he saw was Johnny Cash by his bedside.

@mikemaricle9941 27 күн бұрын

Hank Sr. was no stranger to the bottle.

@kirksmith2051 27 күн бұрын

He was only 29 when he died on New Year's Day in 1953.

@cydrych 27 күн бұрын

“Some old slick’s tryin to give me friction” is genius level word play.

@timcarr6401 23 күн бұрын

It sounds like 'for ection' even when played at a slower speed.

@cydrych 23 күн бұрын

@@timcarr6401 it’s his accent.

@timcarr6401 22 күн бұрын

@@cydrych I guess so.

@757optim 27 күн бұрын

Knowledge of country music history - especially Hank's - helps in appreciating this one.

@WhistleStix 26 күн бұрын

I always took this as the "family tradition" being substance abuse and hard living. He takes after his legendary dad.

@billshine401 27 күн бұрын

Audience participation is this one is mandatory. "Why do you drink" - To get drunk! "Why do you roll smoke" - To get high! Why must you live out the songs that you wrote." - To get laid! LOL

@karendavis2668 26 күн бұрын

I remember this during my karaoke nights! 😂❤

@psycojuggalo1642 26 күн бұрын

OUTLAW COUNTRY

@ssr1963 27 күн бұрын

You know when they use a Steel Guitar and single it out like a solo that you are listening to REAL country music!!!!

@Jamesd1861 27 күн бұрын

Ole Hank Jr got so many good songs… Blues Man is a great one about Hank Sr and his late Wife RIP

@philcortor7886 27 күн бұрын

For the fun side of Hank try "All my Rowdy Friends"!

@timcarr6401 23 күн бұрын

Or "Dinosaur."

@Eowyn187 27 күн бұрын

Sittin here now sipping on Jim Beam. Had totally forgotten those lyrics right there. The irony 😅

@johnwjr7 Күн бұрын

My favorite Hank Williams Jr song (meaning my favorite song).

@vickybrackin7483 27 күн бұрын

OMG, SO many more great songs...Blues Man, OD'd In Denver, Dinosaur, Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound, If Heaven Ain't Alot Like Dixe, The American Way!!! The list goes on and on!!🎉❤

@gloriaricarte1622 27 күн бұрын

Great reaction to a great country singer love Hank JR. He was my Brothers Favorite Country Singer RIP Michael.Much Love❤❤❤❤

@paulchilds9128 17 күн бұрын

This is a staple song in the rehab centers, in a lighthearted way

@haroldyoung8174 26 күн бұрын

All My Rowdy Friends are coming over tonight by Hank Jr

@kimzwolinski9919 27 күн бұрын

🤠🍺 The song is best with audience participation

@stevedahlberg8680 23 күн бұрын

I'm at the break part way through and I agree with everything you guys are saying, but I hope you realize there is an additional quite deep level of poignancy involved in this. His dad, who was iconic in early country music, drank himself to death by a fairly young age, and it cut a blossoming fantastic career short. At one point Hank senior was just writing songs on trains and showing up late to recording sessions and saying here it is, it's in the key of G boys! And they'd run through it a couple times and record it, and within a week or two it will become yet another charting hit. It was astounding. This is why this song has been played 8 billion times in bars and Juke joints all over the country. For so many years. It affects people strongly from different Generations, and there's just so much pain and sorrow in that family's experience. Everybody sings at the top of their lungs when this song comes on at the bar in a really hopping joint.

@DoctorChange106 26 күн бұрын

great song thanks and it's my tradition ha ha ha

@davehind3193 25 күн бұрын

His song All my Rowdy Friends are Coming Over Tonight is a bit more of a southern rock sound it was also used for years as the theme song for Monday Night Football.

@c-richbudzz152 19 күн бұрын

Just watched him live at kid rock show and he performed this song! What a show he was, played about 6 to 8 diff instruments and crushed it🔥🌶🧡

@frederickgallegos2047 27 күн бұрын

Next should be "whiskey bent and hell bound".

@TravyTrav24 24 күн бұрын

All my rowdy friends are coming over tonight. Gotta watch the official music video

@karenmandeville7116 27 күн бұрын

Hank III-Crazed Country Rebel!!

@mikedrake5373 26 күн бұрын

All my rowdy friends is a must. 😁

@user-gt2uf8cq9y 26 күн бұрын

This is the song that turned his career around, from his father's kid to a country superstar on his own.

@Metalphysicalpodcast 26 күн бұрын

"All My Rowdy Friends"

@johnsquardo 17 күн бұрын

Great song as always from Hank Williams jr, Rowdy friends, a party song.

@RonnyWestberry 27 күн бұрын

1973 hank was having woman issues and was drinking while mountain climbing. he slipped and fell a long distance and basically landed on his face. he spent years in reconstructive surgery. that is why he wears shades and a beard. he looked very different before that .

@Sam-fc8ik 26 күн бұрын

The fall was in 75

@firedoc5 26 күн бұрын

Fell about 500 ft.

@sponaugle4 26 күн бұрын

I think an overdose was in 73

@user-tc3sj4mn5y 26 күн бұрын

Hank has been my favorite country singer since 1965. I have seen his concerts many times over the years. I have had my pictures taken with him 22 different times. You have to watch one of his live in concert. song. Maybe try "My Name is Bocephus" He is quite a showman. Plays at least 8 different instruments.

@traceyvavrecan6714 26 күн бұрын

Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound is another great Hank sing, you can also see him preform with his dad on There's a Tear in my Beer

@stephensamples1695 26 күн бұрын

My favorite singer of all time!!! Thanks for doing another Hank

@glennwhittaker1417 25 күн бұрын

a violin has strings, a fiddle has straaangs. Born in to country royalty, after the mountain fall he said i'm done with that and i'm doing this. He is the man in my book, listen to anything from 1978-1989, pure gold. Had 9 albums on the charts at the same time kind of gold.

@umpdaddy1 26 күн бұрын

I'm an old hippie rocker but my dad loved countrty music so it was played in the house the whole time I was growing up. I didn;t care for it much when I was a kid in the sixties but now I love listening to Hank Sr, and Loretta and all of those old country artists. I especially love Patsy Cline. She had one of the finest voices in any genre. "Crazy" is one of her best. Written by Willie Nelson who said, "I wrote it but it's Patsy's song".

@wildbill7081 26 күн бұрын

You are very similar to me I am 73 and grew up in Alabama and Georgia listening to my parents country music and hated it back then because I was into hard rock and lots of blues but now over the years I grew to love most country music like both Hank Sr and Jr and like you stated Patsy Cline and Loretta.

@kirksmith2051 27 күн бұрын

You can imagine the struggle of having the name of his legendary father, and the unrealistic expectations people often projected onto him--especially after he decided on a music career.

@alanneel1369 26 күн бұрын

Born to Boogie is a great rocker from Hank Jr

@JohnB.-pk1uf 26 күн бұрын

If It Will, It Will

@rogerd1961 26 күн бұрын

Love this song. It's autobiographical for Hank Jr. Enjoy your comments and reactions too.

@Bennromansince1955 26 күн бұрын

You guys gotta keep perspective that this song was released 44 years ago; yes, you were right on point - he simply did NOT CARE that people didn't approve of his lifestyle and music style.

@kathrynnard8059 26 күн бұрын

One of alabama's famous singers.

@margaretsimmons1598 16 күн бұрын

Another example of what he’s talking about in family tradition where he says if I get stoned and sing all night long, it’s a family tradition his dad Hank Sr had a drug and alcohol problem

@DAMHoo 27 күн бұрын

Haha ya got bitten by the Yellowstone bug. Great show!

@southernbybirth9147 26 күн бұрын

A violin has "STRINGS" - A fiddle has "STRANGS"

@michaelhayes7471 26 күн бұрын

Hank an the Marshall tucker boys used hang out in my hometown a lot in the mid seventies raised hell a lot

@glennallen239 26 күн бұрын

The best concert I ever went to was in 1983 in my Hometown of Wilmington. NC. It was during the Azelea Festival, the up and coming group Alabama was the Opening act for Hank Williams JR. I was working as a College Student Usher and I was just a few feet from the stage. Hank Williams JR explained the song. He was saying that he was proud of his dad, but he was different from his dad, He had started off his career singing his dads songs but he was singing his own music which was part of the Outlaw Country Genre. He was being criticized for his lifestyle and he was saying his dad had a similar reputation. Both Alabama and Hank Williams JR were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash were Hank William Jrs Godparents, Hank Williams Jr was mentored by Johnny Cash.

@ktwebbdevil 27 күн бұрын

Love some Hank Jr.You might like some of his collaborations with Kid Rock! I suggest the song F Word.Its hilarious!

@neoncatfish4038 8 күн бұрын

The live version of this song would have been a lot better! This is a song where the crowd gets involved in the song! This is what they call outlaw country! Y'all stay safe!

@barrygeekler6458 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for doing this one, it means more than ever with my old man passing recently, keep doing what ya do you dang expat Canucks lol

@firedoc5 26 күн бұрын

Another great Hank, Jr. song about relating to his daddy is a duet with Waylon Jennings, "The Conversation". Hank, Sr. was born with Spinal Bifida and was in constant pain which he would self-medicate with drugs and alcohol, especially Morphine. When Hank, Jr. he was already having some substance abuse, but after he had his fall that others have mentioned, he got in that same lifestyle.

@P-M-869 27 күн бұрын

When Jr started singing, he was singing his daddy's songs. I didn't care for it, but I loved his daddy when he originally sang them. When Jr changed and started singing his own music, I loved it. Some of that family tradition was the drinking and smoking like his daddy did. Have you checked out Sr's music.

@coonshine1 26 күн бұрын

I saw Hank Jr in concert play his set and cover for the opening act who didn't make it becase of excessive partying after a show the night before. His band took a break and Hank sat in a chair with his bottle of Jim Beam on the floor and played a whole set solo. What a performer. His band came back on and they finnished the show. Best concert I've ever been to...

@kennylappin1231 27 күн бұрын

Love yer reactions,keep it up up!

@jrmahan3405 26 күн бұрын

A song of his that I haven't seen a reaction to is , Weatherman. A good slow burn, southern rock.

@fcorso1313 27 күн бұрын

I think if you knew a bit more about Hank senior you would hear these lyrics a different way. When the old guy died, a very young Hank JR, like preteen young, was paraded around singing his daddies songs, while other people got rich. He was a regular cash cow for music exects and family members. He alienated many people, including his fans, when he broke away, rebelled, and started doing things is way. And singing his own songs.

@Metalrogue 26 күн бұрын

Definitely runs in the family. Hank Williams Sr was kicked out of the Grand ol oprey , junior was always on the outs. And Hank III comes around they lock the doors and hide !

@johncrocker-nh7ey 27 күн бұрын

You can't go wrong with any Hank Williams Jr but if I had an opportunity to encourage you to listen to one song and it happens to be literally my favorite song by Hank Jr it would be the song dinosaur I wear the T-shirt

@rickwiles8835 26 күн бұрын

A country artist I feel you should do is Patty Loveless and her cover of "You'll Never Leave Harlen Alive". Patty is retired but was one of the best voices in country music. There's a video of her singing this while wearing a pale blue dress it is one of the best because she gives a little introduction to the song where she explains why she sings it from the heart. Patty is country as grits and cornbread. You should also do some of Hank Sr's songs, the songs are 70-75 years old but as popular today as they were in the 40s and 50s, Start off with "Hey Good Lookin'", "Lovesick Blues", "Jumbalaya", "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", "Move It On Over". Maybe you'll understand why the hillbilly Shakespeare is considered the king of country and has never lost his crown. "

@rogerdodger6025 26 күн бұрын

"All My Rowdy Friends" (are comin' over tonight) is another classic from "Bocephus". (Hank's nickname) You might remember the parody of he did for Monday Night Football.

@chrischar9428 26 күн бұрын

Not a parody

@rogerdodger6025 26 күн бұрын

@@chrischar9428 For lack of a better term.

@chrischar9428 25 күн бұрын

@@rogerdodger6025 I'd say reworked version

@rogerdodger6025 25 күн бұрын

@@chrischar9428 Fine

@jerrymoadj.r.1911 23 күн бұрын

Hank Jr man to man plzzzzzzz th

@shannonwoods2413 26 күн бұрын

Damn you should've reacted to the live version.

@sueingram5157 27 күн бұрын

This song is a country 2step dance song.

@George-kv6gm 25 күн бұрын

Try Buck Owens...I've Got a Tiger by the Tail. You want some twang and base line country? Oh, there's lots more. I'll think of some! I know you can't wait! Thanks for another great video...and God bless you!

@prorockIII 26 күн бұрын

Love your videos! You GOTTA do Hank Williams III! "Smoke & Wine" or " D*ck in Dixie" or "Rebel Within'! " You will not regret it! Thank you from Wisconsin 🙂

@billofalltrades2633 27 күн бұрын

Great artist! Great song!

@M63Tod 26 күн бұрын

I think he is part of the Outlaw Country genre.

@farmdog93 19 күн бұрын

Great reaction, should check out his song tear in my beer, love the channel

@edford1693 26 күн бұрын

"Outlaw Women". Of course, you were getting a Charlie Daniels feel when the fiddle played. Charlie played the fiddle on the recording. 😁

@alankronjak5642 26 күн бұрын

Solid gold

@jdwkansas 27 күн бұрын

In some of the places "carrying on a family tradition" was living the singing, drinking, and drugs like his father was known to do

@harpergras 26 күн бұрын

One of my favorite songs by Hank. Loved his father too.

@karenstacymayne4156 26 күн бұрын

I have actually sung this with him at several concerts. And the comment about why do you drink, then the audience yells to get drunk, it’s awesome!

@linkcurry5235 26 күн бұрын

We all love Hank Jr. ...He is such a bad ass! But there is a softer side to Hank Jr. Please check out his song, THE LAST LOVE SONG. Please do the video. I know you like the studio first but the video is great. Hank is younger and just sitting on a stool singing. Hope you do it!!!

@davidroberts944 26 күн бұрын

You should check out his son, Hank Williams III 🤘Country Heroes 🤘

@trenthowell4379 26 күн бұрын

KZfaq has his life story Movie on it called Living Proof The Hank Williams JR Story it’s great to learn the pressure being the son of a Legend has with it

@willieboy3011 27 күн бұрын

Outlaw Country. You need to listen to some Waylon Jennings too. "Ain't Living Long Like This," "Are You Sure Hank Done it This a Way, and "Lonesome, On'ry, and Mean."

@Jude_196 26 күн бұрын

SO GOOD!! LOVE Hank Williams Jr.!! Thanks for reacting to him!! :)

@bobdelp2023 26 күн бұрын

HE'S THE GUY THAT DID THE ( MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ) THEME SONG ( ALL MY ROWDY FRIENDS ) PHIL AND SAM! 👍😊

@jeffdetmer4681 26 күн бұрын

Hank is really a brilliant musician and writer. Hank plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and steel guitar to various degrees lol. I love his music, but I have only one issue with him. In his later years his live performances are different. He tends to change the lyrics and even sometimes the melody when he is performing live. Maybe he gets bored too easily. So much great music though. He was only a little kid when his dad passed (Sr was 29 when he died). He grew up around musicians and became close friends with Cash, Nelson, Jennings, Kristofferson, Jones and all those great stars.

@tgartner01 27 күн бұрын

I am going to listen to some Hank Sr and get a foundation in Country Music

@jamesschneider3213 27 күн бұрын

Great reaction to Hank Williams Jr. Love your channel! You have to do a reaction to Dwight Yoakum- Suspicious minds or Fast as you

@randall-king 27 күн бұрын

The interesting thing about your discussion is that Hank Jr. was apparently criticized for his departure from traditional country to a more rock-and-roll sound in his music. It's not as apparent to younger ears because of how much further "country" has drifted toward a more rock sound today, but his music was edgier than generations before him. Compare his dad's sound to his, for instance.

@jasonrogers8222 26 күн бұрын

You need to check out "My name is bocephus" live version it one of my favorites.

@dougvanvark1543 26 күн бұрын

Mr. Lincoln is also a great song.

@joecollie4314 27 күн бұрын

Pretty much what you said about him, this is who I am is what he said in a concert I saw.

@joecollie4314 27 күн бұрын

One of my favorite Hank Sr songs is minnd

@arthur4818 26 күн бұрын

You should listen to Hank Williams the third, now he plays some wild music

@travismorris9303 26 күн бұрын

Try Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound and All My Rowdy Friends Have Settled Down

@onionhead5780 26 күн бұрын

I could swear this came out in early 80’s. Or? Maybe that’s just when I started listening to Hank Williams Jr and heard it. 🤷‍♂️

@jeremygrimes9203 27 күн бұрын

Awesome I seen him in concert 🙏👍

@CodyCloudWalker 26 күн бұрын

Did he show up?

@JCourts2k23 27 күн бұрын

Check out a live version of his song born to boogie

@markplacker5651 27 күн бұрын

Being from texas lol. I can say that we are stubborn and headstrong and we love good music lol....guess it's tradition. Lol

@patbrewer4205 27 күн бұрын

You guys need to review an old comedy routine by Andy Griffith called “What it was was football” it hilarious

@darrinlindsey 27 күн бұрын

This song was predicated on the bad reputation that some had layed on Hank Sr., after he died, for the tragic life he led.

@TimSmith-uc4pk 27 күн бұрын

Corporate country music would not allow Hank is and music on the radio today or even make a record. In fact. There are country music legends that I do not believe that corporate country would not allow today.

@truckrboat 27 күн бұрын

Ole Bocephus started out doing covers of his father’s music in the early 60’s (carrying on the family tradition). But over time his sound and style of music started to change. Then after his fall down a mountain nearly killed him in 1975 he came back with more heavier southern rock sound that he really became known for