Faron Young -- Hello Walls [REACTION/GIFT REQUEST]

[@BradSivyer]

This was Faron:s signature song. Written by Willie Nelson it was one of Farons biggest hits.

[@jameshall7127]

This was not Faron's signature song, that distinguishion belongs to "LIVE FAST, LOVE HARD AND DIE YOUNG".

[@jcat__]

Thanks Roger for this oldie but goodie. As mentioned, this was written in 1960 by Willie Nelson before Willie was known. Faron released this in 1961 and it spent nine weeks at #1 on Billboards country chart and 23 in total. The song also peaked at #12 on Billboards pop chart. Thanks for the reaction

[@randall-king]

It was a big song from what I know about it.

[@terrywoodyyc]

Thank you so much Roger for this fabulous request. An absolute classic and one of my all time favourites. Takes me right back to the 60s!!! Amusing note - it was written by none other than Willie Nelson! Thanks Don for the terrific reaction.

[@joycemcfee1829]

Roger and Don - this really brought out the Faron fans. My favorite was, "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young . . ." Great rating, too.

[@DorothyClay-ok3bs]

Stonewall Jackson is another greatcountry artist. A wound time cant erase comes to mind. I look forward to your videos everyday. Keep those classics coming. Have a great day Don.

[@ervklein6086]

I read one time that when Faron was recording this song, the back up musicians started to snicker. They thought the words were silly. Faron, however, was a big fan of Willie Nelson even though he hadn’t made a name for himself, yet. They settled down to record the song and, as Faron expected, it was a hit.

[@Julie-sz2zv]

One of my favorites of all time. Was my dads favorite and we played it at his funeral. Classic country 🩵

[@micheled6111]

The backup singing in these old classics are incredible. They make the song the masterpiece they became.

[@Davidferrell1964]

The genius of Willie Nelson’s songwriting.

[@mikesavage2114]

I must request "Wine Me Up" and "Four In The Morning" ! I love Faron Young's voice!

[@rogersmith626]

This was introduced to me as my Mom and Dad’s favorite song before I came along. It’s a great Faron song written by Wee Willie. Glad you liked it.

[@sandralorenz1796]

Willie Nelson is such a great story teller.

[@rickheagerty9373]

👍

[@shawnpilgrim2355]

I could listen to Faron sing anything. One of my favorite classic artists who isn’t talked about enough. Willie wrote the song.

[@WildPhotoShooter]

Faron kissed Willie Nelson on the lips after this became a hit. There is a video of them talking about it. Willie is a genious with words.

[@sandraturner4539]

Love this song. They made fun of him when he said he wanted to do this song. My Father lived this song too.

[@sandraturner4539]

My Father loved this song.

[@Teresia12]

Faron Young was one of my Mama's favorite country crooners. His son had a great voice too. A lot like his Dad's. Sadly he couldn't get his career going. Willie wrote this and his version is really good too.

[@luvsknitting4378]

Ralph Emery wrote & recorded a song in answer to Hello Walls. It’s called, Hello Fool. Please check it out. Who knew Ralph Emery could sing?

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is such a great song. Willie Nelson did write this, as others mentioned. Thanks Rodger for this song reaction request. Cheers Don! ✌️

[@PapaFixit]

Yup, lived that song too😮

[@ervklein6086]

Just heard your comment about cross over. This was a cross over hit on top 40 channels, IIRC.

[@KennyTheIndianCowboy8990]

A nice little fact for you. Willie Nelson wrote this song.

[@kennethabebdroth8513]

I thought so he's one of the greatest songwriters in history

[@KennyTheIndianCowboy8990]

@@kennethabebdroth8513 Yes he is. Him, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams Sr, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Bill Anderson and Mel Tillis are my favorite country songwriters and also some of my favorite singers.

[@dansigurdson]

play this song every am ... offered Willie 500 for the song he said no than awile later gave him a 50,000 royalty check... HAKAD

[@lindanicholson950]

This was always a great song. Puts me in mind of I'm Gonna Change Everything by Jim Reeves, what happens to all the things reminding a guy about his lost love. They should have been more quiet. Marty Robbins has Windows Have Pains. Sad music is great when you are sad. You need to feel the hurt so it can get better.

[@codyclaeys2008]

Your times coming is another good one

[@JosephThomas-xb9wo]

Onr of my favorites .

[@larrybench6398]

Willie, sold HELLO WALLS, to Faron,for 500.00 dollars back in the day when as Willie, said he was about to starve to death, and had to pay rent where he was living at the time Willie, had hard times before he hit big!!

[@RonaldWillmott]

Written by Willie Nelson, he was told write a song, he was unable to write songs that way, so he wrote that.

[@kathymae4450]

Written by Willie Nelson

[@JeffreyTappan-bb8rr]

Makes you wonder if Kubler-Ross would be handy right about now.

[@danniesims8236]

As others pointed out, this was written by Willie Nelson. Faron had a hit with it before Willie wad known for singing. You have reacted to Willie's version a couple years ago.

[@PapaFixit]

Sheb Whooley/ Ben Colder did a great parody with this.

[@randall-king]

Yes, my dad used to listen to that, as well as Young’s original.

[@lelandcross9092]

Farron nickname the sheriff

[@phil-1115]

The Singing Sheriff.

[@johnbooth6477]

Thank You again. There is a reply to theis called Hello fool! Ralph Emery!

[@DorothyClay-ok3bs]

Also another great song by Stonewall Jackson is Dont be angry.

[@PedalSteel-by2hx]

This is awesome. Check out the Sheb Wooly version. You’ll be glad you did. 😂

[@marinefireman219]

Can you do Snapshot by Sylvia? Thanks Don

[@P-M-869]

Willie tried to sell Faron the writers rights to this song because he needed money. Faron loaned him the money. When it went big, and Willie got his first royalty check, he kissed Faron. After a divorce I felt so cold inside. Whiskey would warm up my insides.

[@RonaldWillmott]

I should have said he was put in a room and told to write a song

[@cherylberry5058]

9.1

[@judmcjunkin1487]

My favorite by Faron is Yellow Bandana or The Guns of Johnny Rondo.

[@shawnpilgrim2355]

Yellow Bandana is so tragically good!

[@lindanicholson950]

I love Yellow Bandana. Also Country Girl. .

[@JohnnyLeVasseur-r1w]

Hey man. If you really want to hear some true outlaw country you need to review WAYLON JENNINGS, WILLIE NELSON, JOHNNY CASH and others from the 70's outlaw country. You will not regret it...