Our nations have been overrun by people that didn’t build them and don’t deserve to live in them. Sadly liberals looking for extra votes have handed our nation away and now we can’t even celebrate our music without being cancelled. Thank god far right ideologies are spreading again.
Many of the Southerners are Scots Irish who just wanted to be left alone until the American revolution rolled around.....we ultimately do not like being told what to do or how to live.....by anyone including the government. By contrast the NY City types have never seen a government overreach they didn't like....the urban vs the rural is a study in contrasts....that song is an example....that artist in that setting is an example.
@@patrickyoung2117 , Okay. But Hank Jr. gives a voice to all of the people who do live like that. He is a Southerner, and you can feel that he means what he sings.
@@patrickyoung2117 , I've never heard of the saying that only country folks have ingenuity. I live in the backwoods of the Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri. My family has been here since before the war of Northern Aggression, on the same section of land. I've got a shop, dozer, tractor, a couple 4 wheel drives. Everybody out here welds and such. I have no doubt city folks are ingenious too, but I think people who have roots in rural America generally are more resourceful. No parts stores close by and such, less money generally. Oh yeah I love the old stuff too! Hank Sr, and my Momma is named after Patsy Cline. Have a blessed and happy Sunday buddy! X.
@@sterlingprice5963 Yeah, I'm a mason from Pennsylvania and work in jersey but still feel like he speaks for me too. Lotta good hunting, fishing, and blue collar folks up here!
Not sure whats better ......the vocals or the solo acoustic guitar......ive seen him live 6 times.......this is the best version I've ever heard him perform
His timing, delivery and soulful energy is what's key. This is purest country with attitude in it's truest sense. From Roy Acuff to Ernie Ford to Johnny Cssh to George Jones to the Outlaws (Willie and Waylon) they would all have tipped their hats and said "Well done". This is the last of the country artists that understands what old school country music is/was
I know only other Ramblin men will agree, but please keep his guitar in frame! Bosephis has played this differently every show and I just love picking up on his alternative voicings and little licks.
Yes that is true I like hank jr but I think waylon jennings had the best voice vocal range vocal delivery and vocal control but hank jr is right there with jennings both were very talented gifted artists and their songwriting abilities were off the charts both were extremely good and very very consistent with every live performance both waylon and hank jr sounded the same when it was a live performance or doin it in a recording studio for a record album not many can sound better live than on a record but both did ... but nothing against hank jr but I think waylon jennings was and is will always be the king of country music I love waylon he's my favorite #1 artist who has ever picked a guitar and sang a song, waylon jennings had that heavy hard hitting rock n roll sound mixed up with a little bit of country thrown in and waylon playing lead guitar while also singing at the same time and waylon's unique voice style and sound which was his trademark that unique original sound he created himself personally waylon jennings had it all but hank jr like I said was not anybody to look over jr was very very successful in his music career he was a hard worker and he made his type his style of country music that he wanted to make just like waylon jennings did so my hats off to the 2 of em... great job men !!! 👏 👍
Wow! What a performance! This song comes to an end on a high, soaring note that would challenge anyone's vocal chords, but Hank hits that high note powerfully. It's a declaration of defiance and pride and Hank sings it bravely and with full conviction. He genuinely believes in these lyrics. You can hear it in his voice. A country boy CAN survive and he is living proof of it. His life has been one of surviving and overcoming tragedy. He had a near fatal accident that fractured his skull in multiple places and could have easily ended his career, but not only did he survive this tragic event, he came back stronger than ever and made a triumphant return to country music. It takes resourcefulness and inner strength to do what he did. He's a country boy with real courage. That's why he can sing this song with authority - because he has lived it.
love this song, everything about it, but i mostly come for the part about his friend from new york, and then when he hits the high notes with the last country boy can survive
His presence, sound and performance are absolutely incredible. Love the way he mutters, 'We got some trainin' under his breath. He's macho as fuck in this one. He really embodied the proud country spirit right to the faces of the New York crowd. Amazing.
BEST SONG EVER...because i do live back in the woods ya see the woman and the kids and the dogs and me...i got a shotgun a rifle and a four wheel drive and THIS country boy can survive!
I sang this to a friend a mine in New York years ago. Juliano Frio and I sailed Zephyr through Hell's Kitchen on our way from Boston to the Keys a few years back. I bought that boat for a hundred bucks and rebuilt it along the way. A country boy can survive.
Soon to part out from the rat race, good luck to those who stay. I'll support my fellow countrymen the best way I know how. I'm mechanic, welder, faller from the west coast now just looking for the absolute most piece in the simplest form. Leave no trace, love you all
@@patrickyoung2117 Let me get this straight, Hank has been making music that connects with millions of people, with passionate lyrics, and that's your take on it? Sad.
What happened to half of the country? We all used to have fun together! I remember when we were "Born to Be Wild"! I remember when we loved Sonny and Cher!. Sonny died and Cher started hating half of us and we still loved her! Loved Bette Midler in the "Rose" and then she started hating half of us! De Niro--wow! So hard to understand. Always loved Whoopi--and she knows it--but hard to tell on her. We do not even watch their movies anymore because of their outspoken feelings on conservatives! Conservatives are fans too! So sad!
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One of if not the best pure country songs ever.
I'm a massive country purest, there aren't many artists I even enjoy, but I can say I agree 100%. This song is an absolute anthem.
the 24 who disliked cant survive.
Straight city folks
His range is under appreciated, dude is a legend and the song is as well.
So true! He also has really good dynamics. Like you can tell what parts are supposed to be piano and what parts are supposed to be forté.
Hank blew Dave, the studio audience, and all who watched out of the water that night 40+ years ago. Statement performance.
Bocephus wouldn't be allowed on TV these days with this great song.
You’re right
Yeah but humping legs,licking,cursing is ok though,and this is the ladies..lol..
Our nations have been overrun by people that didn’t build them and don’t deserve to live in them. Sadly liberals looking for extra votes have handed our nation away and now we can’t even celebrate our music without being cancelled. Thank god far right ideologies are spreading again.
Oh bs lol
You might be right, as nobody wants to hear the truth these days. But we don’t give a damn.
Many of the Southerners are Scots Irish who just wanted to be left alone until the American revolution rolled around.....we ultimately do not like being told what to do or how to live.....by anyone including the government. By contrast the NY City types have never seen a government overreach they didn't like....the urban vs the rural is a study in contrasts....that song is an example....that artist in that setting is an example.
@@patrickyoung2117 it doesn't seem to bother them enough to vote differently.......
Amen! Scots Irish here and damn proud of it.
@@patrickyoung2117 the proof is in the voting.....if I wasn't right then the city would be a totally different place.
Half Scottish and half English on both sides.
damn right, feller!
I bet someone that gave this song a thumbs down eats cream filled tube steak.
Wtf is that
@@coreyedelman4943 a dick.
@@Luke-rt9bx a Democrat
@@chazboner7041 what’s the difference
Whay ls cream filled tube steak
this is what i picture when i think of a country singer lol
this song makes me want to run thru a brick wall!!
yep! and live off the land
@@b2b545 i already do.
Please, go ahead.
I think of how amazing it must of been to be there and see that live! One hell of a song and performance !
@@patrickyoung2117 , Okay. But Hank Jr. gives a voice to all of the people who do live like that. He is a Southerner, and you can feel that he means what he sings.
@@patrickyoung2117 , I've never heard of the saying that only country folks have ingenuity.
I live in the backwoods of the Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri. My family has been here since before the war of Northern Aggression, on the same section of land. I've got a shop, dozer, tractor, a couple 4 wheel drives. Everybody out here welds and such. I have no doubt city folks are ingenious too, but I think people who have roots in rural America generally are more resourceful. No parts stores close by and such, less money generally.
Oh yeah I love the old stuff too! Hank Sr, and my Momma is named after Patsy Cline.
Have a blessed and happy Sunday buddy!
X.
@@patrickyoung2117 , Lol. I think I saw your place on the History Channel's "Counting Cars."
Have a blessed day patrick.
Amazing
@@sterlingprice5963 Yeah, I'm a mason from Pennsylvania and work in jersey but still feel like he speaks for me too. Lotta good hunting, fishing, and blue collar folks up here!
Not sure whats better ......the vocals or the solo acoustic guitar......ive seen him live 6 times.......this is the best version I've ever heard him perform
His improv is amazing,even with guitar work..
Imagine this on a late night show nowadays, this is what we need on late night! Not carpool karaoke
Chills when he hits that last note
What a legend. 🇺🇸
THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS
making that guitar hum.. dude can play
Great artists can improvise. His live performances are superb because of this ability.
How does this not have 100M views. Damn!!
One the best rhythm guitar players ever. Period. And he's a singer and a writer. The man has it all.
Three unhuman fucks down voted this. That was beautiful. Hank is the King of country.
I like how Dave didn’t even think about being cocky with Hank. Sincere music.
I think he liked him and that's why he had him on.
Subdued, under control, intense
Fuck yes.
That's when country music was country.
His timing, delivery and soulful energy is what's key. This is purest country with attitude in it's truest sense. From Roy Acuff to Ernie Ford to Johnny Cssh to George Jones to the Outlaws (Willie and Waylon) they would all have tipped their hats and said "Well done". This is the last of the country artists that understands what old school country music is/was
Love the changes he makes to the song, I would be surprised if he is making it up on the spot, Legend!
The yell of the native. The American spirit will always live.
Few voices hit me like Hanks. The absolute best
True. And this is a great song. But you gotta give Van the Man his due.
A song about how most people forgot how to use the land, skin a deer, catch a fish. Now everyone just “goes to the store”.
Wow, what a powerful voice. Gives me chills.
I live out in the woods you see...
this song means more today than ever before
Hello 2021! It was true then it is true now.
this should be the national anthem & hank should be president what happened to this great country
I know only other Ramblin men will agree, but please keep his guitar in frame! Bosephis has played this differently every show and I just love picking up on his alternative voicings and little licks.
Hank Jrs voice is so clear and powerful…it’s Waylon-like. This is a great acoustic rendition of this song too. Top notch.
Yes that is true I like hank jr but I think waylon jennings had the best voice vocal range vocal delivery and vocal control but hank jr is right there with jennings both were very talented gifted artists and their songwriting abilities were off the charts both were extremely good and very very consistent with every live performance both waylon and hank jr sounded the same when it was a live performance or doin it in a recording studio for a record album not many can sound better live than on a record but both did ... but nothing against hank jr but I think waylon jennings was and is will always be the king of country music I love waylon he's my favorite #1 artist who has ever picked a guitar and sang a song, waylon jennings had that heavy hard hitting rock n roll sound mixed up with a little bit of country thrown in and waylon playing lead guitar while also singing at the same time and waylon's unique voice style and sound which was his trademark that unique original sound he created himself personally waylon jennings had it all but hank jr like I said was not anybody to look over jr was very very successful in his music career he was a hard worker and he made his type his style of country music that he wanted to make just like waylon jennings did so my hats off to the 2 of em... great job men !!! 👏 👍
Bocephus is a master musician master singer, master guitarist, and master songwriter, and master showman.. hands down.
Best
Voice in country music
Absolutely.
He just fucking freestyles and absolutely kills it while doing it, a true musical artist and damn hats off for sir hank williams
I love all kinds of music and this song gives me chills every time.
This will be the last song they play at my funeral.
Wow! What a performance! This song comes to an end on a high, soaring note that would challenge anyone's vocal chords, but Hank hits that high note powerfully. It's a declaration of defiance and pride and Hank sings it bravely and with full conviction. He genuinely believes in these lyrics. You can hear it in his voice. A country boy CAN survive and he is living proof of it. His life has been one of surviving and overcoming tragedy. He had a near fatal accident that fractured his skull in multiple places and could have easily ended his career, but not only did he survive this tragic event, he came back stronger than ever and made a triumphant return to country music. It takes resourcefulness and inner strength to do what he did. He's a country boy with real courage. That's why he can sing this song with authority - because he has lived it.
Great songwriter and performer. I seen Hank Jr when I was 14 and still haven't forgotten it.
Just an absolute masterpiece.
Makes the hairs rise up on my country boy arms!This should be our national anthem,you da man bocephus!
Incredible!! Country Boys and Girls WILL survive!!
Yes we will
That might be one of the greatest live appearances on the Letterman show ever
love this song, everything about it, but i mostly come for the part about his friend from new york, and then when he hits the high notes with the last country boy can survive
Me too
Absolute incredible performance. All cylinders! Dam!!
Freakin' rocket fuel !!
Letterman always rolls with the punches
Real country music. We’ll never see another like Hank.
Damn. That was just, I dunno, Awesome! Country Folks Can Survive!
And that is why, despite his faults, Hank is every much a legend as his father.
An American Classic!!!!
The anthem of my life, right down to the lost friend.
And the .45.
COUNTRY MUSIC, IS IN THIS DUDES D.N.A. HANK SENIOR WOULD BE PROUD.
Damn right sir.
I like how he switched some words up, my dad used to play him and that's why I'm a fan.
He killed this rendition.
His presence, sound and performance are absolutely incredible. Love the way he mutters, 'We got some trainin' under his breath. He's macho as fuck in this one. He really embodied the proud country spirit right to the faces of the New York crowd. Amazing.
BEST SONG EVER...because i do live back in the woods ya see the woman and the kids and the dogs and me...i got a shotgun a rifle and a four wheel drive and THIS country boy can survive!
So great
Most gangster cowboy ever created!
Real country
This song is so true
City boy didn't know which album it was from! lol
I bet those city folks crapped their pants. If shit hit the fan a country boy will survive. Amen to that
Look son a legend
I sang this to a friend a mine in New York years ago. Juliano Frio and I sailed Zephyr through Hell's Kitchen on our way from Boston to the Keys a few years back. I bought that boat for a hundred bucks and rebuilt it along the way. A country boy can survive.
Fn hell yeah
Beautiful, stirring, poignant, and oh so needed!
He lives down the road from me i used to see him hang out at a little store talking shit with the boys..i don't see him there as much lately though..
Simply the greatest and most powerful pieace of music ever created by imo the greatest artist of all time!
That's how ya do it!
"Had some training...."
Deo Vindice
X
I love that it’s just him and an acoustic guitar.
A amazing song by a true legend!!!
My favorite song👍💯Theme song of my life,country folk will survive!
Love it more now than ever, much love from a small hick in nowhere BC.
Soon to part out from the rat race, good luck to those who stay. I'll support my fellow countrymen the best way I know how. I'm mechanic, welder, faller from the west coast now just looking for the absolute most piece in the simplest form. Leave no trace, love you all
Legend
This is good. I love all music.. sometimes. And this is amazing 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@@patrickyoung2117 jealousy's a bitch, isn't it? 😭
@@patrickyoung2117 Let me get this straight, Hank has been making music that connects with millions of people, with passionate lyrics, and that's your take on it? Sad.
Ive seen Jr all over at times .but I think this performance on Letterman was when he was most Sincere..sober I caint say,but it was good
👍
Nice to see Jr. stick it to the NYC bleedin’ hearts!!!
Why the need to be a douche? Hank is singing about his FRIEND in NYC. Country folks and city folks can get along just fine.
HELL YEAH BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to say that I'm not sure this would be on any of today's mainstream networks.
Crank the Hank.
Watermelon wine that sounds good !
That guild is like cannon fire. I wish Billy would cover this.
Man his voice is in top form here! Of course Hank Jr's always had a great, pure traditional country voice.
😇
Incredible
Hank is one bad man
Try to scroll while that’s playing..mesmerizing performance. I can picture what he’s singing about.
Happy Birthday Hank, Jr.!!! ♥️🙏🇺🇸
What happened to half of the country? We all used to have fun together! I remember when we were "Born to Be Wild"! I remember when we loved Sonny and Cher!. Sonny died and Cher started hating half of us and we still loved her! Loved Bette Midler in the "Rose" and then she started hating half of us! De Niro--wow! So hard to understand. Always loved Whoopi--and she knows it--but hard to tell on her. We do not even watch their movies anymore because of their outspoken feelings on conservatives! Conservatives are fans too! So sad!
vickie tudor preach it.
They are doing what their handlers tell them to do. They are paid mouth peices
Flawless
His daddy would be proud.
Wow! First time I’ve seen this performance and Wow! Awesome!
All time great and one of the best country music guitarists of all time right next to Travis tritt
thats a performance and a half, it really doesnt get better than that, vocally brilliant, with all the light and shade that breaks your heart.
Best version of the song
Seeing ole bocephus live in 3 days!!! I’m gonna shit my pants I’m so excited 🤣🤣🤣
How’s he doing?
Great ol Hank!!!!
Great tune; great talent. I am sorry that Letterman went off the deep end. We all love that guy.
beautiful song