Boxcar Willie tribute performance at the Grand ole Opry

Miz Box interview after which Boxcar Willie performs at the Grand ole opry introduced by Little Jimmy Dickens.
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[@franka8888]

Whos here in 2024 crying with Boxcar Willie? I held my mothers hand as she died from leukemia. God please bless those fighting the fight and God bless my Mother and Boxcar Willie

[@kevinsmith3671]

I am sorry for your loss and hope that you are safe and well keep listening to music it brings back memories and good for peace of mind and content. Best wishes, kind regards

[@user-lz9ql1ms8c]

It gave me the chills listening to him. Also brought back memories of me holding my dad's hand before his passing from cancer.♥

[@MrMultitool]

I'm right there with You. I lost my mom in January and it doesn't take much to bring on tears. I thought about Box and what he was going through. Knowing His race was about over but yet he still wanted to entertain. That's a true performer. RIP Boxcar Willie

[@TylerJohnson-wp2qf]

So 19 people have no sympathy for a frail old man who was really sick? Boxcar was one man that will never be forgotten

[@flyerbob124]

Now 72 ass holes who I hope never have to go through what this man went through. A air force veteran to boot. RIP Boxcar

[@jantk9835]

Those 19 people are non-caring, non-loving hateful people!

[@jasoncourtis5307]

I heard box car for the first time at 8 years old 1980. my parents were big fans of country music and regularly we played his music and I loved it and by the way I'm from the UK 🇬🇧

[@johnnymorrison8442]

Boxcar Willie is legendary. He kept those traditional songs rolling down the rails blowing those horns all the way. I remember asking Sant for Best Of Boxcar album and was ecstatic that Christmas morning as I seen it under the tree. Whether it be Jimmy Rodgers, Roy Acuff., Johnny cash, Newbury, Wayne the Train" Habcock, Boxcar played them all on stage in Branson. Godspeed Box!

[@tonynieboer4941]

I was always a fan of the good ol boxcar , still listen to his music these days

[@chrislyle2425]

He is very highly unrated and definitely deserved to be in the Hall of Fame

[@stevenbuis4490]

How can anyone give this a thumbs down? I drove a 18 wheeler many long nites listening to BOXCAR

[@georgeduxbury9333]

Well done boxcar rip

[@glennsparks8912]

+o[poop hg

[@mrsignguy1000]

I'm still OTR, in 2021. You're right...BOX, and the other greats of old, sure make the miles run!!!

[@edhilton813]

Thank you for all you have done for this country!!!

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

He was dying and he knew it was his last performance. That’s why he was a crying

[@alycepoe499]

Missed by many. Hope he in heaven.

[@billedwards7965]

Professional to the end!!

[@skippypb05]

God rest his soul, love hearing him still to this day. Love you Boxcar Willie

[@kensjobs2237]

One of the best, nobody to keep the wabash cannonball alive now 😥

[@roysnodgrass9332]

​@@skippypb05😮9 2:25

[@johnbertrand7185]

You can see him, even as weak as he is, feeding off the energy of the crowd. Also, he stays extremely humble during the introduction. RIP Lecil Travis Martin aka Boxcar Willie 1931-1999

[@jeffquibodeaux8656]

0pppppp

[@angieward8137]

🎉

[@stevenshultz3700]

Boxcar was one of the greatest and he will always be remembered he will always live through his music

[@terryjackson3586]

Boxcar was unique, there was only one Boxcar Willie. He brought so much pleasure to so many country music lovers.

[@owenmccall632]

If this doesn't move you there's something wrong.courage and dignity on show here

[@stix2you1]

Boxcar Willie was one in a million , RIP.

[@Poncho758]

You never get over losing a legend like boxcar Willy, he’s never really gone, his Music will live on forever so when we think of him he’s with us. Thank god for KZbin.

[@ronozment2397]

You never get over losing a legend like Box car Willy

[@antoineabela432]

​@@ronozment2397😊😅

[@user-ps6xu4sl5c]

All I can say is God bless you boxcar / world's better than the modern rubbish music

[@jamiehu33]

Amazed at his vigor, strong voice and touched by the look on his face as he performed.

[@rudycarlson8245]

I remember hearing Boxcar’s Version of Wabash cannonball for the first time his version of that song is the best version by far! Nobody will be able to do the train whistle like he did! And I doubt anybody will be able to do it like he did!

[@johndillon557]

Hello Rudy

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@johndillon557ciao John!🙋😍😘💘🌅

[@user-nq9gb4hb4z]

Boxcar Willie should be in the Hall of Fame eith all the others Country and Western Singers. come on all your Country Fans .

[@robertstewart3756]

@5:00 I wonder if when he about choked up on tears if was his realization that be last time on grand ole opry ? Either way he sounded amazing. I'm grateful for the music he's left behind for us all

[@mayrenepowell9769]

Oh my a standing ovation 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@philipdonald7092]

Hello 👋 beautiful

[@godisgoodwoodworks4801]

When I was growing up and he was in his prime, I had no idea how blessed I was to be born in an era of true legends. Living legends. George Jones, Boxcar Willie, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, Little Jimmy Dickens, and the whole crowd from Hee Haw. Too many more to mention. Music was just great then.

[@karenstanley964]

Amen 🙏

[@iaintownsley8287]

As unwell as he was the voice was still there. One of the greats.

[@mikejenkins1972]

He was so great! I miss persons like him in today's "Country"-Music...

[@wilfredsaulnier659]

i used to love to play the song lonesome Joe i still play it now and then that's is why i never want to se real country music die have a great day Mike .........................................................................................................Wilf Saulnier

[@sandylou44]

Oh how I mis all those who have gone on…… country music!

[@johnblack1030]

When Icons in Country Music are mentioned, Boxcar Willie has to be right at the top of the list.

[@chuckbowen5024]

T his makes me think of my dad and my grandpa. Dad was a signal maintainer and Grandpa was a brakeman and oiler on the Great Northern Line.

[@tonybonnici5920]

Oh man... This brought a tear to my eye. What a legend

[@anthonyonaiyekan5487]

I just couldn't hold back the tears as I watched this his virtually last performance. His voice still clear, rich and golden in sound. Never too late to say Rest in Perfect Peace Boxcar Willie.

[@BoxcarWillieFanChannel]

I have one VHS capture of The Boxcar Willie show from Branson dated 02-12-1998, i will upload clips from it as soon as i get to them

[@exposingthecanadiangovernm866]

Boxcar willie was amazing I wish I'd had listened earlier. He seemed to tear up in this video

[@bluefeatherlf7992]

Because he knew was dying. He sang Wabash Cannon Ball because he promised Roy Acuff he would always sing The Wabash Cannon Ball. Now they are in heaven singing together again.

[@brendanoconnor6619]

What a performance we saw Box Car live in GALWAY IRELAND

[@johndillon557]

That nice Brendan have you listen to Don Williams?

[@sherieford5734]

I met Boxcar Willie and he kissed me on stage at a bar called Filthy McNastys in Kent Ohio back in the 80s and got his autograph. Great show and I will never forget it. Good times.

[@larrytaylor4482]

I'm not sure why YT algorithm put this on my feed but thank you. May the whistle blow long and loud. RIP Box

[@BoxcarWillieFanChannel]

your interest is appreciated thanks for visiting the channels content!

[@brianhodgson3914]

None of us know what is coming in life, i take my hat off to the sheer guts of the legend . RIP

[@davidreed3357]

Excusse me while i shed a tear for such a wonderful man. Boxcar, youll be with us till the end of time. Rest my friend. Rest in eternal bliss

[@jen_mummy_to_babyrobinson9573]

In tears watching this. Have grown up listening to Boxcar and I've brought my daughter up listening to him. Lovely man. May his music always be remembered!!

[@stephendoherty2847]

I love his rendition of life's railway 🛤 on the country family reunion video.

[@ClaraSexton-kp6hm]

Remember Box car willy growing up. Had a black and white T.V. He was on Grand o opery. We were blessed to have a T.V.

[@donaldhill42]

He's now riding the Wabash up in Heaven with all the Great entertainers and having a great time R.I.P.B.W.

[@briannorman3754]

When there's not a dollar on the table, Just love for his fans

[@haroldgardner9463]

This brought tears to my eyes ! What an incredible talent and person he was! Rest in peace!

[@erickjarrett7110]

A real true country legends God I'm missing these great men

[@rickstulc900]

I watched this live . I am glad we can go back and watch our entertainers sing these songs over and over again since so many have passed Thanks for this kind of technology we have today .

[@AllansStation]

His courage shines throug, We here in Scotland have fond memories of Boxcar when he spent so much time over here,Sadly missed, We took him as one of our own

[@herberthinton1499]

He was an American treasure.

[@deerslayer2297]

May you Rest In Peace boxcar until we meet again

[@CharleneBradley-pz8hz]

He get to saying in the heavenly choir. His performance is not over. You could learn kind of very special place in heaven. For those peophe needs the best of designer love you. Box car Willie I grew up. What'sten to you rock those heavens?❤❤❤❤

[@dancrafton89]

Seen Boxcar 10 time in Branson. His show was one my wife and I went to every year on our anniversary trip to Branson. The last time we seen him we got to talk a few minutes with him just the three of us standing in the entry way of the theater talking then went to his museum and he told us and others about the things in there. He us a great man. He loved his fans as much as we loved him. I sure miss him. God bless.

[@pattistilwell7424]

Hi Dan how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm Patti from California, looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, have a great weekend.

[@jimwatson5322]

We saw Boxcar Willie in Springfield Missouri when our kids were quite young and they sang the first two lines of Wabash Cannonball for weeks after that!!!

[@gregoryjamesdilmore6224]

I loved it whenever he came out on stage&would go shake hands with whoever introduced him!

[@sumerixt1]

Never got to see him in concert, but I did get to see his son in Llano, Texas in 2011. His son has carried on the Boxcar traditions. Lovely family

[@moniqueaudet7129]

Thank you Cannon Box Car Willie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ccsmith6009]

i dont know i missed his passing.....i just found out yesterday....we got the honor of seeing him in okla city in the 1980"s and what a wonderful talented man....it broke my heart but i am so glad to see this video.....God Bless You Boxcar!

[@johndillon557]

You are right Connie I do miss country music

[@keithrobson2168]

Here in uk in 80s i sang and pkayed all his songs to my young son and late to my three girls heaven now has a train song singing hobo ❤

[@leshodge2363]

A moving performance by the great Boxcar. A great performance.

[@wendibernhardt9190]

Great entertainer very talented and humble Rip.

[@johndillon557]

Yes you are right Wendi have you listen to Don Williams?

[@cynthiareedking9808]

Boxcar Willie I can remember as a child watching and hearing the Grand Ole Opry you're so beloved in his dearly missed God bless him and his family and everyone at the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for having him back before he passed and give everyone the opportunity to see him and enjoy his beautiful voice and God bless you all thank you for all the beautiful memories

[@ronaldcox9167]

Boxcar Willie will never be forgotten!!

[@gregkiely4839]

Something else about Box, how great. RIP

[@stephendoherty2847]

A true gentleman and a great legend. The unforgettable songs and train whistle will live on forever

[@maryannproffitt44]

Merle was just a regular dude that liked his coffee and food and peace and quiet and privacy like everyone else. Never knew he did such a great Johnny impression. Thanks for sharing.

[@bryanrobson115]

i saw this true legend in england twice.and had the pleasure of meeting him...i have every album he ever made..a true fentleman.and country legend.

[@deannederhoff]

I remember yrs ago as a young kid I got to see him at the Wisconsin Dells.ill never forget him.what a legend

[@chriswagner3600]

Such a great man

[@warrenburlingame7087]

God love him. You'll never be forgotten Box

[@gerhardnigl8253]

He will stay in the hearts of country...

[@jamieroberts8459]

Really devastated over hearing of this Number 1 Boxcar Willie passing away R.I.P 🙏

[@NoelSimmons-jg3ly]

Seen him in Branson one of the best performances that I had ever seen RIP Boxcar .

[@carolrodriguez1915]

He still sing great and his voice sound great hope you get better, I want to hear more of your beautiful songs.

[@SMcCaskill]

Boxcar Willie was a very special man. My late mother in law and my ex-husband got to know him when he was a performer at The Grapevine Opry in Grapevine, TX that was run by Chisai Childs. My mother in law was one of the back up singers there. My ex and I were on our way back from a trip to South Dakota and we decide to stop in Branson with the hope of visiting him. Sadly Boxcar passed away the evening before we arrived. Since we were stuck there for a week we stood on the balconey outside our room and watched as the procession passed by on it's way to his final resting place. It was very touching and moving.

[@Ramblingpete]

Some people should live for ever and he is one of them 👍🏿

[@annemariefleming]

I love this! Nobody could give that train whistle like Boxcar Willie. I cry just watching this, every time.

[@marcdorse9848]

A huge talent who gave much joy to lovers of this genre of music...An original artist and a great American patriot who served his country as a flight engineer in the US Airforce 1949-1976....much respect

[@dollysmith1051]

what a great person box was thanks for all the great songs RIP SIR FROM THE PHILLIPS FAMILY IN OHIO

[@johndillon557]

Yes you are right Dolly, have you listen to Don Williams?

[@Allensmom20]

Now he's singing up in heaven

[@Nadeshiroo]

Love to her him whether he is singing or making train sounds. Sure do miss him and wish we had more like him. God bless you box car. RIP

[@bluefeatherlf7992]

He went to heaven and has rested there ever since.

[@user-wf2ee3ri3y]

Boxcar willie awesome video sharing 👍

[@heatherpeach8387]

Love this man wish I could of seen him in concert I love all his music

[@herberthinton1499]

One of the best performers ever. I still love to watch his videos.

[@bernardbrady1926]

A true country lenged may God bless him.rip my friend

[@bluefeatherlf7992]

He was a gift.

[@thomasclark981]

GOD BLESS BOXCAR. EVEN WHEN I'LL, HE STILL CAME ON STAGE FOR HIS FANS. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SEEING HIM AND THE TEXAS TRAINMEN LIVE IN CONCERT AND THOSE 2 TIMES WILL REMAIN WITH ME UNTIL I TAKE MY LAST BREATH. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤠👍🌹

[@lhager52]

What a treat to hear him sing!

[@bryanrobson115]

words like brave..iconic.legend are so over used in entertainment..very few deserve such acolades..this giant of country music does.. i saw boxcar in in 1979 at wembley..and loved his music evver since...i have every album he released..met him each time he came to england..humble.greatful.real.a true gentleman...

[@jacklamberson1431]

He was one very kind and caring man and did a lot for people all over the country. gotta love him and sure do miss him.

[@mikew248]

To a lagend RIP may God Bless you Boxcar

[@loissmith9520]

I loved boxcar

[@johndillon557]

That nice Lois have you listen to Don Williams?

[@countryboywilliams6755]

FANTASTIC TRIBUTE~~~R.I.P. BOX ( TRAVIS )....YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED

[@JPammo461]

A true performer and one of the greats! Would have loved to see him in person.

[@kenbellows4647]

Growing up, we listened to Boxcar Willie and I enjoyed every song that he sang.. He will always be remembered as a legend in my families book.... Yes, I even shed tears listening to him sing this song.... Long live Boxcar Willie and his songs... RIP sir 😥

[@clarabradley3169]

Gid bless you BOX CAR WILLIE. ALL MY FAMILY JUST LOVES YOU. ❤

[@ellalena1873]

Well if that doesn’t bring a tear to your eye nothing will.

[@johndillon557]

Yea that right Ella , have you listen to Don Williams?

[@juliedavis1669]

Box Car Willy was a great entertainment

[@raymondhummel5211]

Love it! The Wabash Cannon Ball! Box Car Willie doing the train sounds too! Just so so cool! He sounds great and looks great! Little Jimmy Dickens instruction was very good and he is dressed in his fancy clothes! Both such a blessing to country music, and all it's fans!

[@robertbevington7504]

What a true " Opry moment" me and my Brother just got back from the opry this weekend. It is my true happy place watching that red curtain go up. Have been coming for over 26 years. Porter, Jimmy Dickens, Jimmy C Newman. Whoever we've seen or see, it is the Greatest Show in Earth. God bless the Grand Ole Opry " Forever and Ever Amen"!

[@J.R.in_WV]

We still love ya, Box.

[@toms1341]

Thank you Boxcar Willie for the pleasure you brought into my life....a salute, hug and R.I.P. from Germany

[@MsKitty-st1yv]

He still sounds great. Such a unique voice. LOVEEEEE the steel. It ain't real if it ain't got steel. God loves you and so do mannny of us.

[@lylelambie8895]

He is greatest blessing for this great man

[@briangnephew7718]

still good hearing him, even though he is gone , he played the polk county fair in Fertile Mn years ago, i still remember that he was in a small community such as ours.

[@Allensmom20]

A great Christian, and singer no one I mean no one has done that song better.

[@trondaustad8617]

This is so sad to see. I great man is crying make me cry like a baby. Rip willy ❤

[@BirdieSenpai]

Here's to Boxcar Willie, may his name forever stand, And always be remembered by each and every country fan; Willie's Earthtly race is over, and the curtain 'round him fall, Jesus took him up to Paradise, on that Wabash Cannonball. ✝️

[@Jimmyh1971]

God Bless you Boxcar R.I.P

[@joereedsmith1531]

Immensely moving and a wonderful tribute. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@maymemix5757]

Love boxcar

[@AndersonMedia]

Sure do miss my hero

[@sandaliyaissaka6772]

Hey Les ,You handsome and hope we can be friends if you don't mind ,This is my email [e-mail] you can send me an email or message me on Hangouts and we can continue from there ,We can exchange pictures too