🎵 Hank Williams Jr - Family Tradition REACTION

[@fredlgibsonjr3067]

His Dad Hank Williams was probably the greatest Country singer of all time, he was also a hard drinker and hell raiser and he died at 29. So when Hank Jr. says he is following a family tradition, that is what he is talking about it.

[@keithgraham8588]

Only the chorus alludes to that, the rest of the song however is a rebellion song because Jr. liked to mix southern rock with honkey tonk and people in Nashville didn't like it.

[@IAmWhatevaUSayIAm]

100%

[@michaelstevers6032]

Hank Jr had to make his way, and not copy his famous dad

[@nicolesaunders2964]

Fun fact when they made the movie with George Hamilton playing Hank Williams Sr the crew had Hank Williams Jr sing all of his dad's songs for the movie and had Hamilton lip syncing the songs

[@joelcrow]

Just here to say I was going to say this same thing. :) I guess it's not obvious that Jr is a 2nd person and not the same Hank Williams to folks who don't know. But yeah he's the son of one of the founders of country music and Jr actually helped to push country into a new era (that folks where uncomfortable with and therefore put pressure on his lifestyle choices).

[@psycojuggalo1642]

Hank Williams sr was the original country outlaw this is his son following his footsteps

[@harrisonjones1087]

I love how much Lex likes this song. She gets the spirit of it perfectly. Hank Williams senior (one of most famous musicians ever) was an alcoholic.

[@DHFHades]

huge druggie also

[@ScottSpenceNoneTheRicher]

But to grown folk when jr was coming up, his music and behavior were wild, probably was told he's not like his old man all the time, truth was he was exactly like (or even better behaved since he's lived)

[@billybee3423]

His Father, Hank Sr. Is possibly the greatest country singer ever. He was a known alcoholic, and partier. So much so that he was fired from the Grand Ole Opry from it.

[@adamprice3466]

Grand Ole Opry also rejected Elvis for different reasons.

[@PotSmokeGuy]

He died from a heroin overdose too, I think.

[@capeesh5068]

He actually invented a sound ! That breaking of the voice, slowed down yodeling basically

[@battlechris8463]

I wouldn't say that. He's more credited for creating the 'modern country' sound. Not pop country.. modern country. Before Hank 1, it was pretty much bluegrass and gospel. He's the Little Richard of country if you will..

[@everythingdollar8206]

Hank Sr SUCKED

[@scottdonohue3379]

The family that is questioning him in the song is the Country Music family. Also if you didn’t know Hank nearly died in the 70’s when he fell over 400’ while hiking up in the mountains. At first he wasn’t expected to live. He had a badly fractured skull and his face was badly mangled. That is where his now traditional look comes from with the full beard, sunglasses and hat. He did that to cover all the scars and had to go through quite a few surgeries and a couple of years of physical therapy etc to recover.

[@timlenard1646]

Not to mention the family tradition of drinking heavily and getting high (his daddy's, Hank Williams, lifestyle) which took his father's life at 29 years old...

[@michaelmcgillivray1624]

I believe that there is a movie about it....

[@shannonwhite3721]

50 years old and I didn't know this😳 thank you

[@scottdonohue3379]

@@michaelmcgillivray1624 yes there is

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

@@michaelmcgillivray1624 Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr story. almost impossible to find due to it being a made for TV movie by NBC

[@scottdonohue3379]

Awesome drinking sing-a-long song for sure. This song is also a huge hit at Hanks concerts. Over the years audiences have started their own little chant add ons the the song particularly through the chorus. It typically goes like this: Don’t ask me Hank why do you drink. Audience: To get drunk Hank why do you roll smoke. Audience: to get stoned. Why do you live like the songs that you wrote. Audience: to get laid. The whole crowd will sing loud as they can through the whole song, but experienced Hank Jr concert goers will belt out the add in lines during the chorus.

[@jewls9697]

Was just going to say that & I seen your post! lol

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

I've never done that more than 5 times ..... except those other times 😛

[@davidstephens6462]

Required bar band song. Have even seen hard rock/metal bands do a version.

[@michaelbirdwell7985]

This happens everywhere I've ever seen this song played in public. That's a lot of places.

[@johngilmer6782]

And everybody is HAPPY!

[@andrewhoward4471]

Your Girl Lex is a treasure. Great song by ol' Hank Jr.

[@ALD56]

In concert, the chorus ALWAYS turns into a call and response with the audience. When Hank sings "Why do you drink" the crowd answers "TO get drunk". And "why do you roll smoke" gets "To get stoned" and "Why must you live out the songs that you wrote" is answered "To get laid" Of course, the same thing happens when a bunch of drunks are sitting around a fire listening to it on a phone. Or so I've heard.

[@markoehler2752]

“Or so I’ve heard” 🤣

[@SargNickFury]

This is true they missed half the lyrics....it's a crowd participation song.

[@nikkiwilliams8508]

My daddy always sang it with the crowd chorus literally taught us as soon as could talk lol I went to a Baptist preschool and got in trouble 🤣🤣

[@dianabodemer1889]

Amen.

[@elzar760]

Saw him in concert once and it was definitely like that. Hell of a good time!

[@johnwjr7]

This is my favorite Hank Williams Jr song thus making it my favorite song. It has been my favorite song for a few decades and it probably will be for the rest of my life (hopefully a few more decades).

[@RedLP5000S]

The ULTIMATE Hank Williams Jr. song is "A Country Boy Can Survive". Please consider playing that one.🤘🏻

[@jesselewis5699]

I prefer “if the south would have won”.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Lex, cracking me up. You totally got the feeling of it! Love it. ❤️

[@brittonsfireprevention3523]

She was awesome lol

[@tayclarets]

Hank Sr., was a wild one. So Hank Jr., is following in his footsteps.

[@MrThankman360]

Definitely sing along. If you’re in any bar or country club or honky tonk down here in the south, a group of patrons will always sing along with this. It’s fun.

[@michellejackson6679]

Girl I love your reactions... and family tradition.. His daddy died at 29 from alcholism... Hank Jr is in his 70's now... gonna see him this summer... he's still goin... love it.

[@jeffmorrison2147]

Hank Williams Jr All My Rowdy Friends

[@judithmichael2826]

I don't believe it is possible to watch y'all and not be uplifted! Y'all always put a big smile on my face. Thank you. Love y'all ❤

[@michaelwills7522]

Lex you are so fun to watch!!! Adorable

[@gil52680]

Lex is a national treasure, I've seen her vibe with tool and slipknot, now she feeling bocephus!

[@singluna888]

My grandparents loved this guy's dad. They had all his records. Hank Williams and the Texas Playboys. Listen to,"I'm so lonesome I could cry".

[@phillhuddleston9445]

Drink a six pack of beer chasing half a fifth of whisky and yes it absolutely is a sing along song!

[@MichaelW969]

He's singing about his Papa, country legend Hank Williams Sr., also a heavy partier who died young.

[@thomasspence3798]

Hank Sr the best country song writer ever I also like Hank jr & Hank III all legendary!

[@lorilashea]

I love Hank Jr and all his songs but even more, I loved Lex and her reaction to this song. Priceless!!!

[@michaelmontgomery8606]

And the tradition carries on. Hank III quite the outlaw singer himself.

[@Sprayber]

folks back in the day expected him to keep singing his daddy's songs while he wanted to go his own direction. the family tradition in his case was drinking and doing things that church folk looked down on. I grew up on Hank Jr. when people ask me what I listen to my response is everything from Hank Jr to Metallica.

[@jennhurl]

Am I the only one that would love to take Lex to a Honky Tonk with this song playing & watch her sing out "it's a famillllllly tradition" and do the call & response"?

[@scapito]

💯

[@michaelk1449]

One of the best bar singalongs ever

[@debjorgo]

Hank Sr was a true artist. For him to be doing what he was doing 1937 - 1952 wad amazing. He wrote and recorded so many great songs. I'd recommend his Kaw-Liga.

[@allensphatt8931]

Lex gets it! Hank’s Dad is one of the most famous country stars of all time and Jr is talking about walking in Hank Sr Shoes

[@slackalmighty3598]

You gotta love Lex, she just grooves. You are one lucky man Brad.

[@peggiebradley7434]

Lex you hit the nail on the head, it's absolutely a sing along. Back in the day we sang along with this in the bar, at the lake, and parties. It's a fun song!

[@steveg5933]

Hank Williams Jr. is the son of Country Music Legend Hank Williams. One of the original bad boys of country music. Between Alcohol and drugs, Sr. Was gone far too soon at 29. Jr. was groomed by his mama to do his daddy's songs from a very early age. Play daddy's songs. Check. Grow up and want to make his own music? Thats what this is about. Until the 90's when technology allowed for it, he had never sung with his daddy. They sliced video together of both Sr. & Jr. Singing There's a tear in my beer. Hank Sr. Died when Junior was only 3. That was special to watch back then

[@cabel000]

"A Country Boy Can Survive" is my favorite.

[@ceetruth7419]

To get drunk…. To get stoned…. To get layed!

[@Howdyall]

Lex is so giddy and gets right into the groove, and Brad is soooo serious, asking, "What did l miss?" That's so darned cute.

[@bradleyrogers8073]

Lex gets it, she just has way too much fun. Love her personality. Brad, your just more down to earth.

[@davidavi8554]

His father was the very famous country singer himself, Hank Williams Sr. Sadly he died at a young age when Hank Jr was a very young.

[@robertkeown2406]

He was also a very big drinker as well, hence the family tradition!

[@edprzydatek8398]

@@robertkeown2406 Exactly.

[@halhortonsworld5870]

Lex is just so friggin' adorable. I was cracking up the whole time.

[@bandini22221]

Lex has so much energy you two make a good couple!

[@blackestcat-ce4zc]

I love Lex for this!! She caught the whole feel of the song!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@richardsmith7230]

Hey bud I absolutely love how you light up when you see that she's happy. Even if you don't like the music, that is pure love.

[@suffolkshepherd]

The Country Music industry was on his case at the time he wrote this. There was a lot of clean cut expectations to play the opry. However what Hank JR was saying the very "family" that didnt want him on the opry if he didnt straighten up was doing everything he was just hiding it. At the start of the song he says "his family is disowning him"

[@re1840]

This channel really needs a Hank 3 reaction! The grandson of Hank Sr. And son of Hank Jr. Very talented individual. Rebel Within, Long Hauls Close Calls, If the Shoe Fits, or Thrown Out of the Bar are some great songs and are from all different albums he has made

[@1234uz]

Hank Jr daddy Hank Sr was doing all those things Jr sings about in this song as he rose to fame in country music

[@yvonneyoung3701]

I enjoyed watching your reaction! This song was the kind you danced to and sang along with. Lex, you are a gem. 😀

[@unclefido6484]

Never gets old! Even being a former bar owner, ya just can't help but sing along! Their unaware that this is a sing along.

[@rjwms57]

There’s an old saying that… “You’re a product of your environment.” His daddy Hank Sr. was a very popular country singer too! Lex you got it right my dear! Great video reaction! Loved it!! 💕🍻

[@shelbyLwagner]

We play this song at our family reunion every year and my family does a lot of drinking. This song gets everyone out on the floor and singing along.

[@jamesgilliam5278]

That's it. We were all raised on Saturday night music and Alcohol. I wss an alcoholic by 16. Lol. Got that handled years later. But it was 100% a Family tradition

[@patrickhughes4914]

Lexi grooving to the music is unbelievably cute. I can't stand it. Lol

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

It's his country music community/establishment asking, and he's answering that his actions relate to the family tradition started by his dad. So it's two different families traditions kind of being played on. Make sure to find the comments on the concert fans sing along verses/responses to the chorus!

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

Lex has got such a cute disposition.

[@lowellupchurch1609]

Ive never heard this song with out the call and response to his chorus questions. "Whyyy do ya drink!?" TO GET DRUNK!!" "Whyy do you roll smoke!?" TO GET STONED!! I truly expected to hear that in the back ground like a crowd jeering or something. For real though I have never heard this song without anyone adding those responses

[@satxtrap]

You forgot the last one. "To get laid!"

[@lowellupchurch1609]

@@satxtrap I knew I was fucking up the rule of three but I just couldnt bring it to memory. Thats why I got family like you

[@shannanmuire]

Every time I went out with friends for karaoke, we always heard "to get drunk, stoned and laid" when someone did this song. It was so much fun!

[@jessaw8160]

Whiskey Bent and Hellbound is another Hank banger.

[@jasonmarquis3027]

Now listen to some Hank 3... He's definitely carrying on the family tradition.

[@brasco96wired67]

Hank Jr Is a deep hole to go down. I really enjoy the story telling in his songs. His dad (Hank Williams) was the OG of country music.

[@dennisgriggs2994]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lex's reaction to Hank Jr. man! That was awesome! Check out "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound." PLEASE...Thanks

[@Ninnative]

Lmao this is the song my sister sang to our brother the first time she got him drunk

[@josephcarino5829]

Hank had a bar in Psris TN I went there ALOT when i was in the 101st

[@weedthepeople2795]

"Roll Smoke" ooooooo never knew this man was a pothead

[@paulbooth8516]

“To get drunk!!” “To get high!!”

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

One of my favorite country songs!!! This brings back the memories of sitting around a bonfire drinking whisky. And hitting on a joint.

[@tammycrase3628]

Reminds me of my momma..she loved hank jr...irritated me at the time but now that she is gone it brings back memories when I hear it...❤ thanx for the memories..

[@vonbass1300]

For me, as a kid when this came out, and not into country music, this was the first rebel, cool country guy I'd ever heard. Love him

[@jackiebowles5774]

Lex is definitely a music and dance person ❤

[@ericskivers6643]

Lex gets it . Loved watching her in this . You guys are great .

[@forest989]

After Senior died, the family wanted Junior to sing just like his Daddy. Jr had to go his own way and we all gained by having Daddy and Son writing different but great music.

[@my2centsiz3]

I just heard a oldie but goodie no one has reacted to yet. Echo and the Bunnyman, song is called Sugar Kisses, a gift from the 80s. Good song.

[@my2centsiz3]

Hank Jr. also has a song called attitude adjustment. must hear.

[@watchwmn]

I hear you Lex, I love the old country!

[@jeremiahrose4681]

One of my favorite artist, does Blues, Country and Southern rock and also bends those three together. Has alot of hits, a huge list.

[@neillenet291]

Brad: " did I miss something?" Yep :)

[@JK_Clarke]

Great reaction to the song, Lex, and great reaction to Lex's reaction, Brad!

[@jamestate5059]

Hank Jr. was so important to the youth of the 80s in rural America. He made it cool to be a country music fan

[@shirleybuffington6420]

When he says it’s a family tradition it is because that is what his dad Hank Williams Sr. Did he would get drunk And song on stage and he was following in his dads foot steps

[@timshuey917]

His father, Hank Williams, was known for his excesses as much as his successes. Hank Sr. was such a country music icon that although he died at only 29, his legacy lives on today in country music. Imagin following in those footsteps.

[@erdossuitcase7667]

I saw him in the early sixties when he was singing his Dads songs. His voice hadn’t even changed yet. He was singing with his father’s band.

[@TheNewRevolution]

Hanks father is the considered the father of country music. He is a legend. He was a notorious bad-ass that drank, did drugs, and broke all the rules. Hank Sr. is considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time. He changed music forever. Not just country music. He sadly died at the age of 29 just when he was hitting his prime. He left behind a catalog of songs in his short time that is almost unrivaled. He was so prolific and talented he's still appreciated to this day. While there were many stars that came before him, he is considered by many to be the first country music super star that transcended the genre. Hank Jr. is a mega star in his own right. He came on country music in late 70s and 80s and had some monster hits. His son, Hank the 3rd, is also a talented singer and song writer. His son actually looks and sounds more like Hank Sr. than Jr. does. They do indeed have a great family tradition.

[@royrocker9004]

A few years back I was going to a Karaoke bar on weekends and there was a guy that always sang this song and he sounded like and looked a little like Hank. The whole bar would join in on the chorus. I miss those days.

[@johnmontgomery2784]

Bar rooms loved singing along

[@g-ryme4382]

Bro you got yourself an oldschool country fangirl there 🤠

[@freddieboo.45]

I was on Lex's Level Of Enjoying This Song, Especially When it Hits The Radio 👍💯🎵🎶

[@_bats_]

I'm not really much of a country fan at all but this is a real banger that brings back a lot of memories. I'd love to be drinking in a bar where this comes on and everyone starts singing together.

[@tonycampbell4982]

Oh boy is it a sing along there are even crowd parts to shout out during the chours. Especially if petforming at a karaoke bar.

[@iansland68]

In this song "Family" refers to the country music singers. He makes reference to that in the first cpl lines."Country music singers have always been a close knit family." He broke to the outlaw side of country with Waylon, Cash and Coe. So the ppl giving flack were all the singers he came from, being Hank Sr and all those like him.

[@ronnywestberry9503]

Hank Sr was a country singer know for drinking hard and pills so hank jr is just carrying on the family tradition

[@pusscat5873]

Absolutely a classic performed by a undeniable legend. Good choice y'all 👍👍❤️🌎✌️

[@Derrick4Liberty]

Hank jr. Dad , Hank Sr. Family tradition,. Hank III is out there carrying on with the family tradition

[@pebblehilllane]

The song is really about two different types of family tradition. It begins "Country music singers/Have always been a real close family/But lately some of my kinfolks/Have disowned a few others and me/I guess it's because/I kinda changed my direction/Lord, I guess I went and broke their family tradition" That was the general country music family tradition where many partied hard and drank but not many were into drugs, especially hard drugs. Hank's father was a true party commando, and Hank Jr. took it to a whole new level. Hank Williams Sr. struggling with alcoholism, the artist used a number of drugs, including: cocaine, morphine, chloral hydrate and heroin. Hank Williams Jr. embraced the outlaw life. Williams was already existing on a steady diet of booze and pills when he fell off the side of a mountain in 1975, but during his recovery his addiction to painkillers only worsened. As he, and some others in country music, became more into harder drugs the result was "But lately some of my kinfolks" (as in other country singers of the era)"/Have disowned a few others and me/I guess it's because/I kinda changed my direction/Lord, I guess I went and broke their family tradition." Both Hank Williams Jr. and Sr. were true party commandos. That was the Williams family tradition.

[@cowpattycreek]

"just a sing a long type song" yes Lex :)

[@edithmaxim2041]

Hank has been my number one since 1965. Watched him go through a lot and watched him go to the top. Best live concert out there.

[@moxieoffroadtv]

I absolutely loved watching this. Lex was really gettin it. And poor Brad looked so confused. LOL. To understand this song to the fullest, you really need to dig into the life of Hank Jr and his dad. Great story in this song.

[@niccolean]

Hank Jr. was the first concert I spent my own money to see - I was @ 14 at the time and it was great! You should check out ‘All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight’ it’s another fun one. In addition to his own father, the LEGENDARY Hank Sr., he’s also speaking to the country music community of singers, business people, producers, musicians and fans - basically telling them to not be hypocritical, that he’s not doing anything they aren’t doing, he’s just doing it openly and without apology. Heck, his own father produced at least one illegitimate child and pretty much drank and drugged himself to death before he was thirty. Hank (or Bocephus, as he’s known by many fans), was part of a sort of movement in country music known as ‘outlaw’ country. He makes no apologies or excuses for the person he is.

[@stevoschannel4127]

I am so head over heels in love with lex, cute as a duck wearing a hat! Brad i hope you know how crazy lucky you are! The happiness just radiates…

[@jonasturklbach2705]

I never was much into country but I remember when I heard this song when I was young, I was like "this is badass"

[@hillbillyhippie4235]

Nice job y'all, Hank Sr-Lost Highway and Hank 3- Whiskey Weed and Women are very good and pretty well covers 3 generations of kick ass country

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

Bingo!

[@billybee3423]

You can go four generations with Hank IV “Son of Sin”. Three’s boy. Although it’s good, I see it as coat tail riding.

[@hillbillyhippie4235]

@@billybee3423 Did not know that, Hank Jrs daughter Holly Williams is pretty good also, Good Man is one of her best I think

[@billybee3423]

@@hillbillyhippie4235 Yeah. I’ve always said that she is LUCKY that she got her mommas genes and not her daddies. The Williams boys aren’t really known for their looks.

[@travisspaulding2222]

Hank 3 Dick in Dixie is a good one, too.

[@knittingnickel]

I think that's great!! This is the kind of music I grew up on... Lex got it from the jump!! 😂 It's kind of tongue in cheek funny - knowing the Nashville elite, and there's always lots of good, Christian folk around in country music loving that would have looked down on his lifestyle, that he was letting his dad's legacy down - but they're forgetting, his dad was this guy too. I like mostly old, old country, if I'm going to listen to country, but I do love this song. Loving your music reactions! Lex, you're so intuitive with your reasons - keep doing you! And thanks for all the Canadian content! ❤🇨🇦✌️😎

[@1BEAST1775]

I grew up in a rural east Alabama county and wasn't alot to do round here but hunt, fish, go to bonfires or ride dirt roads all night drinking beer and listening to alot of Hank Williams Jr, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings and basically any of the so called Outlaw country music singers that basically sang about the very way of life we all lived, alot of us could relate to this type of music and we didn't need to be in big crowds or cities to have a damn good time and just enjoy our lives, didn't see many cops out on those dirt roads just other people doing the same thing we were

[@RCPSU4]

This is one of those classic bar songs. It's also got responses which when played live, the attendees "sing" them back. They're easy to figure out.

[@julieperkins7077]

He has so many great hits I hope you get to listen to a lot more of him

[@tonysmith5504]

Lex is always so happy 😀 always cheers me up on a bad day lol