Billy Joe Shaver - Ragged Old Truck

[@lucky-rowe2623]

These country boys partied harder than 99% of any rock star.

[@NakedHillbilly]

Well when your poor with a neck that’s red it’s pretty much requirement

[@outlawofga]

Yes they did. !!!😂

[@JOSHCFH69]

This is better than better than 99% of stand up comedy now days

[@waltersmart1824]

My Son was 35 when he passed . He would sit on the tailgate of our truck and sing and play guitar. This was one of his favorites! He could play the piss out of a guitar! I miss them days. It's been 4 years. the23 of this month.

[@MountainGyspy]

I'm so sorry for your loss. xoxo

[@terrymidcap3437]

God bless you

[@CarolEPMc]

so sorry

[@kondrashovoleg]

Hi, Walter. I am very sorry for this loss in your life... Nothing could fill such a hole, but I really hope that by now, those moments you had together make you smile, rather then cry. Life was not designed to be infinite and the only think that really matters is if the person who lived it did so to the fullest extent. And given the story you told, I'm certain your son lived it rocking.

[@dustinsimpson9876]

Thanks for sharing your story here. Music brings people together

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

A true national treasure. Rest in peace, Billy Joe.

[@MizApril456]

RIP Billy Joe...You were an irresistible loveable scoundrel

[@katherinehunter9526]

Yes he was! May he live on forever with all the music he touched us with! Rest in Peace Billy Joe Shaver! ✌❤🤠🎶🙏 😎🇨🇦🐈

[@bradleytreece642]

Best damn wordsmith in Country Music

[@Dalehiggins21]

Best ever. Him, Willie, Prine, Coe, Waylon, Kristofferson…

[@joemcmillan2089]

Will never be another Billy Joe Shaver. RIP sir. Your music will live on forever!

[@georgekunkel5819]

Real music!!! Some of the best there ever was or ever will be written or sang.

[@ou-kd9rc]

I agree, one of the best songs ever written.

[@theresamartensdeselms299]

Rest in Peace Billy Joe Shaver gone but not forgotten your music will live on

[@MrSanteeclaus]

He will Live Forever

[@palsgraph]

R.I.P. you country hell raising Angel of Country Music. I made it through law school with him as my favorite idol.

[@dennistate5953]

You can represent me any time. Call later.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Beyond sad hearing we lost Billy Joe. What a great songwriter. He could say with ten words what everybody else would use 25 words to say. He could craft a song so well. Texas has produced a ton of talented singer / songwriters but Billy Joe Shaver most definitely the top of the heap. Trust me that is saying a lot about him because those others are not the least bit slouches by any measure. The world just lost a treasure for sure.

[@trevorbailey1486]

Everything you say is true, Jerry. I came in from listening to Waylon's album, "Honky Tonk Heroes", his homage to Billy Joe, to read of his death this morning here in rural Australia. God bless Billy Joe's memory, Texas, and all its people.

[@katherinehunter9526]

Jerry Frederick, Yes loosing Billy Joe Shaver was a real shot in the heart. He will always be a Diamond to me. May he find Peace in Rest. ✌❤🤠🎶🙏 😎🇨🇦🐈

[@johnnymcblaze]

@@trevorbailey1486 You should visit Texas, friend. I think you would find it surprising similar to Australia. Its hot, the people are friendly, farmers pray for rain, and half of everything is dangerous.

[@trevorbailey1486]

@@johnnymcblaze I was there in '91. Everything you say is true. I used to do a little rodeo here in Oz back in '79, with Willie, Waylon, Jerry Jeff & Billy Joe cassettes blaring away as I went Down the Road. Funny enough, Adelaide, the capital of my old home State, South Australia, was made a 'sister city' of Austin TX back in '86. We're almost kin!

[@tmmyjay]

Grew up in Texas in the early 80's. Boy I'll tell ya. That's where the real folks are. Heading back soon for good.

[@mikedarr6968]

My all time favorite Outlaw! RIP Billy!

[@raybin6873]

Wow!! I accidentally came here...watched this fella start'n off on ragged truck story...stayed to the end. What a talent! Enjoyed it all - every bit!

[@RicoVonSpaceWolf]

God Damn! That was some good story telling followed by some even better music. Thank ya Billy Joe.

[@bubbapatton2088]

I got to see Billy Joe Shaver do this tune a couple yrs ago.What a story teller and entertainer he was.I took several pictures and actually videoed this song.Got to meet him and sign my old album great guy ! He was very lucky to have these musicians Jeremy Woodall had his tunes all nailed great guitar player! God Bless Billy Joe Shaver. Willie P.

[@mikemathena2390]

R.I.P Billy Joe, you are already missed. A TRUE Texas music legend

[@shaynecrimsontide82]

Billy Joe Shaver....the man, the myth, the legend!

[@katherinehunter9526]

May he be Honky Tonking it up in Heaven. Rest in Peace Billy Joe Shaver. Thanks for all the music. You'll always be a Diamond to me Brother. ✌❤🤠🎶🙏 😎🇨🇦🐈

[@12symon]

I was lucky enough to see him twice (in about 6 months) just north of Houston. God Bless Billy Joe and Eddy too.

[@Twang-Train]

BJS best hillbilly poet since Hank Williams Sr. “May the God of your choice bless you!” ~ Billy Joe Shaver

[@donovanhowardmusic]

Most folks don’t get this statement. I do. Thanks for the chuckle. RIP BJS.

[@johndeschenes8369]

I discovered BJS through two artists I loved who did some of his songs! Dickey Betts and Jerry Jeff Walker and I regret never having seen Billy live!

[@hansbeikircher153]

All that hillbilly charm, one of a kind! so raw a real all rolled into one! he could put a song together in no time, he touched so many singer’s and songwriters, so identifiable, funny,he opened doors for so many artists. The music will live on forever. Rest In Peace. You remain in many hearts!! In my heart! Linda

[@katherinehunter9526]

Rest in Peace Billy Joe, you will always be a Diamond to me. You will always be a legendary singer songwriter! ✌❤🤠🎶🙏 😎🇨🇦🐈

[@slagleone01]

The BEST storyteller and songwriter!!!

[@georik627]

yuppers

[@dntamu76]

Rest In Peace, Billy Joe. Thanks for all the great music.

[@kathypetrin7542]

Any lover of music has to love Billy Jo.

[@billholb1974]

My god this man has so much talent! He could have been a great stand up comic!

[@HardAssetsFTW]

Rest in Peace Mr. Billy Joe Shaver!!!

[@KarinaSmuleSinger]

May God protect him in Heaven Now all them others Angels have a Exstra Vocal up there 🙏🏼😔🌟🌟🌟 Rest in Peace Billy Joe Shaver.. (28. October 2020) (age 81) Thanks for All Your Great stories and Not at least for... All your Songs 🙏🏼😔🌟🌟💓💓💓💪🏼🌹🌹🌹

[@katherinehunter9526]

Amen! Rest in Peace Billy Joe Shaver. Thanks for all the music and for it to be okay to be a Honky Tonk Heroes like me! ✌❤🤠🎶🙏 😎🇨🇦🐈

[@antoniomanaserian3838]

BJS best hillbilly poet since Hank Williams Sr. “May the God of your choice bless you!” ~ Billy Joe Shaver

[@janetfarris3739]

Loving and missing you my precious friend 🙏💗.

[@peggyskinner8145]

Hell yeah Billy Joe Shaver want ever be anyone in Nashville TN like you!!!! One of my ole heroes till I die, want ever be another one like you!!!

[@JoJaDaRu]

Incredible performance, Billy Joe's singing is how it has to be, this brilliant song speaks not just to his amazing writing but also to his emotional and moving performance.

[@shawntaylor4415]

I knew him this story is true,I'm from Rio Vista .damn good guy

[@janetfarris3739]

I dearly love my precious friend 🙏💗💕 His humor and his natural ability to make us laugh at his true life 😂♥️

[@jlbsparks299]

I've seen Billy Joe on numerous occasions and all his performances were outstanding. I don't go to live shows anymore, but I don't think I've seen him since Eddy's passing. -Joe

[@jerichothedrifter60]

I saw Shaver with Eddy on guitar out at Poodie's in the early 00s. I've been playing for 35 years and I'm a better-than-average player, I suppose...and it's not often that I say "I've never seen anyone do that on guitar" That night I saw Eddy do several things I'd never seen anyone do on guitar.

[@WindEnergy]

Eddy was a monster!

[@HereIsRick]

This is one of my all time favorite songs, I can't get enough of BJS

[@NotoTruth]

Wow what story..I woulda never guessed all those details about this song...Dudes off the hook....Long live Billy Joe Shaver!

[@robinburgess4458]

Billy you are GREAT- I told you in Charlotte, NC that you were SPECIAL you said "no" I then told you I said " SPECIAL" not perfect!Yes you are SPECIAL and GREAT- I love you BJS can't wait till you come back to Charlotte, NC 🎶🌟

[@curtisarnold9245]

Billy Joe Shaver, the best thing from Corsicana since wolf brand chili.

[@DalonCole]

God bless Texas.

[@angierucker5505]

His voice sounds like my Daddys , he sounds just like him RIP GR

[@danielcatoe1833]

He gave his soul to Jesus and said it was a good deal, God rest his soul.

[@The_only_1798]

I reckin ol Billy Joe fergot all about selling that ragged old truck. Thanks fer posting this.

[@jimmybelcher7768]

49 thumbs down means 49 folks outed their selves as having zero taste and if you don't like Billy Joe you weren't ever a rebel you were coward.

[@steveperreira5850]

Some people are just plain mean. And it don’t take long to figure it out. If you track these people down you’ll see they do the same thing with just about everything in their life.

[@dennistate5953]

They can all kiss my ass​@@steveperreira5850

[@scottwilliams3179]

God bless you. RIP billy joe.

[@Pashspoms]

"Don't ever play Russian roulette with an automatic" some of the best advice I ever heard😄😄👍

[@conradsullivan4487]

RIP Billy!

[@accountaccountNIKE]

Wwwhhhhaaattt this performance is authentically amazing!!!!

[@jacquelinehafkenschiel7796]

He Rocks , Loves this Art, Living Forever......

[@glenkepic3208]

Rest In Peace, Billy Joe Shaver.

[@leolauzon9205]

Miss you Billy Joe

[@jodyvance4114]

Best ever heard!!! God Bless and rest in peace BILLY JOE!!!

[@FormulaMonte]

"The sun wuddnt cooperatin" Yep thats pretty much acid. RIP BJS

[@sartainja]

That is what Swindling Swede said about LSD.

[@kondrashovoleg]

Such a legend, good Lord

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

What would country be without the songwriters? Dallas Frazier, Harlan Howard, Billy Joe, Kris K, Hank Sr? Bill Anderson...theyre the real stars.

[@Dalehiggins21]

Sandy Juntunen Willie Nelson, David Allan Coe, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings...

[@RudyB-ti8ye]

@@Dalehiggins21 Delbert Mcclinton for sure.

[@csnatexh0658]

Hank Cochran too

[@ruthbumbar8142]

Merl Haggard and Marty Robbins.

[@robertshannon9392]

Legendary RAW Talent!!! Same with his G-Slinger Son!! Miss y'all! : - (

[@alabastardmasterson]

Greatest story ever told

[@guntherv.springborn9683]

I like this Guy!

[@mikechildress76]

Greatest songwriter ever

[@klaussnz2220]

I just heard the greatest song in the world...Billy your so fuckn cool

[@codydavidyates72]

Download this kinda stuff into those usb thingys. When the shit shuts down, they'll be precious relics.

[@AdolfTrumpler]

Amen brother

[@1978DirtyD]

Damned sad he’s gone!!!

[@chriscollins570]

Right up there with Zappa/Beefheart Orange Claw Hammer! A Masterpiece!

[@jimwilson9371]

Like alot of BJS songs great and the story may be even better.

[@hannahlong763]

Absolutely one of a kind

[@Mr59coconut]

He is awesome.

[@lynnwood7331]

He will live forever in our hearts 😸

[@1943Grandpa]

You can't beat Billy Joe Shaver.

[@claytonburns2166]

He is the best song writer that ever lived , other than Tom T Hall

[@shackbhoy]

Well said Hoss.

[@millerezra8]

I’d put Kristofferson up there too

[@jamessilba6345]

God speed my man my frst leagle wife bought me this 45 record I wore that disc out / bandit

[@medicalsupportservices2946]

Loved Billy joe

[@psmith930]

Thanks for posting

[@markplunk6891]

The story behind the song is just as cool as tge actual song

[@joemcmillan2089]

BJS wrote 10 of 11 songs on Waylon's Honky Tonk Angels album.

[@davidstokes8538]

He was the best, no fake bull$it real country. Billy was hitting hard especially with his son. A twosome . Eddie was in a league his own. Truly missed . Professional guit player

[@stucannon1]

Billy jo are you still alive? Lol I'm in Florida fishing with a lot of great memories

[@TheMidnightModder]

0:29 Truly a man who transcends life itself xD

[@AndyGoin]

This is just the best thing ever

[@bearrug2160]

Rest in Power

[@DebWinterStories]

Great performer.....

[@Head318Hunter]

LEGEND

[@valeriezoski9083]

Thank you

[@thomasprice1760]

Yeah bob dylan listens to billy joe shaver....enough said...🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵

[@Dalehiggins21]

Thomas Price does he?

[@averat84]

That proves that Bob Dylan enjoys quality music. If only Bob had taken notes in song writing, I'd know more than 2 songs by him! (Calm down, Dylan fans! My personal opinion just shows that I miss out from not finding his music as palatable as you find it.)

[@steveperreira5850]

averat84 I like them both

[@ddsnyder1979]

Great song.

[@emill2119]

Legend praise jesus!

[@israelirvine7079]

That old chunk of coal finally became a diamond 💎😪❤️

[@justingilliland5314]

Song starts at 8:00

[@thevoiceofreason6712]

Billy was hella funny man

[@rockylane8221]

RIP BACK WITH EDDY AN YOUR WIFE.

[@archstanton126]

Did he sell the truck i wonder ?

[@beverlyconrad616]

RIP

[@EZGrace]

People who know, know, those who don't should. An American treasure lost.

[@jeffearnest3269]

Good song

[@AF-jx7hz]

The rent in Nashville was “too damn high”

[@justingilliland5314]

Bad ass!

[@slit4659]

Billy lost two fingers on one hand......High THREE to Billy...

[@steveperreira5850]

Funny joke thanks, Steve

[@Donna-fw9oe]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cameronmoore3674]

The kind that'd bust yr thumbs, oh geez yeah like our old home o phone.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

I just hope he was holding a beer when he went

[@dons8992]

I think he's my real dad

[@emill2119]

You hope he is.

[@Harpplayer504]

He said he did blondes,brunettes, red heads,everything but farm animals!

[@MountainGyspy]

😂

[@katherinehunter9526]

May he Rest in Peace. ✌❤🤠🎶🙏 😎🇨🇦🐈

[@kennethgibson1092]

My dad was in the young rascals...eddie briggati I never got to meet him though....

[@hogansmith7075]

what a fucking legend