FIRST TIME HEARING HANK WILLIAMS JNR - FAMILY TRADITION REACTION

[@jackedwards7420]

Oh Yeah, his Daddy was a drinker, hellraiser, and womanizer in the late 1940s and early 1950s as well as being one of the most influential country artists of his era!

[@841-o6g]

Sr, Jr, III

[@757optim]

As the standard bearer of his country music icon father, the "country music family" expected Hank to literally stick with his father's brand of country music. Hank did sing his father's songs for a while, but when he started doing his own brand of country - as he wrote in this song, "lately some of my kinfolk, have disowned a few others and me". (In this live performance, Hank slightly changed a few things from the studio version). This was at a time when artists like Hank, Willie, Waylon and others were considered "outlaw" country.

[@ScottPattison-xz9su]

What Hank Jr song did he say this in?Some lady asked me son is your horse out side,no mam he's between my legs but you're to fat to ride.

[@MamawT65]

He is a lot bigger man than his daddy was! So sad his dad died so young at 27 he had a bad drinking problem! Great reaction

[@TJ-pk3wl]

Jim Beam is a bourbon whiskey. Hank Jr. has lived an interesting life he almost died after a fall off a mountain in Montana...that is why he grew a beard and wears sunglasses. The song All In Alabama tells part of that story. Also, the song Old Habits deserves a listen too.

[@mikelynch6638]

My grandfather played in his band as well as his best friend. You are correct about all of that and I could tell you some stories.

[@cathyhetzel5944]

Absolutely hysterical! GREAT SONG!!!

[@matthewlee6168]

Hank produced a posthumous duet with his father in the early 90's called 'There's a Tear in My Beer' you might like.

[@cmstand]

That’s a great video!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

His father was a hell raiser, but he is really talking about the country music family as well.

[@kdbadk]

Hi Harri: The man's name you heard was "Jim Beam". It's a brand of Kentucky bourbon whiskey, so he's saying that booze and women both tried to kill him. :) Peace.

[@darinhill3773]

Falling off Ajax mountain nearly killed him. Allegedly he fell from one state into another, idk. That's why he wears a beard and tinted glasses. He's had extensive surgery and a glass eye. I don't agree with his politics but I've always loved his music

[@kristylopez6869]

@@darinhill3773 Yes, I detest his politics, but I'm a southern girl and sometimes you just want to sit back with a Jack & Coke and listen to Hank Williams, Jr. lol

[@darinhill3773]

@@kristylopez6869 I could say the same thing about Charlie Daniel's. A good friend of mine, who happens to be a conservative, and I like the same music. He's always said if he chose his music based on politics he would have a very limited catalogue to listen to. I agree

[@guslulou8428]

@@darinhill3773 his politics have always been right on. It’s time to grow up and get your mind right kid.

[@darinhill3773]

@@guslulou8428 kid? You kidding me? When were you born? I've been here for a minute

[@danielslover8669]

His dad died at 26. He was 3 years old. He started out singing his dad’s songs not long after that. His mom was basically his manager. He was trying to fill his dad’s shoes with different music sounds. He fell off a mountain and almost died. After that, he started doing his own thing. Absolutely great artist. Try out “Mr. Weatherman “ by Hank Jr.

[@nelgstuart3442]

Not being picky, but Hank Sr was 29 years old when he died.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

His mother made him! Like a lot they didn’t have a lot of money-but HOW can you make your son dress like his Father, sing all his old hits. That must have been hard on a little boy, losing his Dad & having to relive losing him. Shame.

[@timlenard1646]

That's funny, Mr Weatherman is 1 of my favorites too and I never heard someone else mention it... that's great...

[@barrycohen311]

Missed the infamous "27 Club"

[@clementemoreno4947]

He fell off Ajax peak in Montana in 1975 :)

[@beegee1960]

The song has a dual meaning. He defied the “establishment “ of country music and became a part of a group folks referred to as outlaw country. Singers like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and others. So he broke the family traditions of the country music world. But it also referred to his father Hank Williams, Sr, a legend in country music. In the recorded version of the song, the line was II am very proud of my Daddy’s name, even tho his kind of music and mine are not exactly the same. When he first started out, he sang the same kind of music as his father, because that was what people wanted him to do, but finally he began to do his own kind of music. It was a struggle at first because people wanted another Hank Williams, Sr, but he prevailed and became a huge star in his own right. Thus breaking “the family tradition.”

[@raybrensike42]

It's like the moonshiners back in the hills that can't imagine life any other way.

[@manomyth11]

His friends became actors, and they made a movie about his life, especially after he fell off a mountain and destroyed his face, that's why he's always worn those sunglasses ever since, and it gave him music to write''.

[@davidmcconley7991]

Hank Williams Sr. was an alcoholic who died in his 30's. Many of the greatest singers of the time took Hank Jr. under their wings and taught him to play numerous musical instruments and music styles. Check out: "Man of Steel", "Dinosaur", Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound", and "Born to Boogie". ALL of his songs are great, but this is a startling point.

[@scrapyardbuilder1989]

"Maybe Hank WIlliams was a Hell raiser." he practically invented it.

[@deanharris7149]

Hank Sr. Was the man.

[@nelgstuart3442]

Yes, Hank Sr WAS a hell raiser, and a very hard drinker, but Hank Sr was in constant pain with a very bad back problem. The alcohol helped with the pain, but it also turned Hank Sr into a very bad drunk, with no shows and bad behavior. This is what Hank Jr is singing about. His father died of heart failure at the age of 29. The whole world mourned, because Hank Williams Sr was the King of Country Music, and greatly beloved, world wide.

[@denicesanders4586]

Also had an illegitimate daughter who sued Sr's estate and won. Hank Jr. 's momma didn't want to share.

[@wgj4everlong426]

When we get right down to it,Sr still the most wanted outlaw in the land

[@toddlong8672]

Don't fear controversy, or opposing points of view, we all came here for an honest reaction, and getting to enjoy people hearing great music for the first time, something we can never do again ourselves. I always enjoy hearing your take on things

[@ojstinson]

"Jim Beam" is a brand of bourbon whiskey, booze almost killed him.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

The booze almost killed his son later in his life, that’s why the beard, hides the scars.

[@BILLEON2005]

I’m pretty sure he almost died from all his rowdy friends always coming over!! 😆

[@glprime2814]

Drinking, women, and falling off of a literal mount, how he is still alive, only God knows

[@yes2day100]

Hank Jr's song is aimed at the Grand Ole Opry traditional singers. They were upset at the time at a few country singers including Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Jr. These singers were stretching the limits of traditional country into the strains of rock 'n roll and blues, and melding the different sounds in a new form of country/blues/rock. And Hank Jr's point was - my father did the same damn thing back in the late '40s. He shot out of nowhere with a new sound that everyone loved. So why are they upset about the new direction the 'outlaw country' singers were going? Ironic that the same folks who idolized his father's sound didn't recognize a new trailblazing when they heard it.

[@jimmylambert7211]

1973 Hank Jr fell 5 hundred feet down a cliff on a sking trip. He had to learn how to walk talk and play guitar again. We almost lost him.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

August 8,1975 he fell 500 feet down the side of a mountain in Montana he was hiking with a friend and the friends son when he fell it crushed his face and broke almost every bone in his body that is why he grew a beard and wears sun glasses

[@karenogle5385]

Hank Sr was a real hell raiser too.

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

Bocephus is my cousin, and he has had a “eventful” life, but he has a heart of Gold. I didn’t get the gene for singing, but we share the personality gene of ‘if you don’t like what you see, I don’t give a damn.” He was born 3 years before me, so I have loved his voice, and everything he is, for my entire life.

[@brianherrala8857]

Country state of mind. Hank Jr

[@TexasMagnolia]

“without music, I would just die”….Me Too!

[@Leftylobber]

Hank Williams III will BLOW YOUR MIND

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

In the bars when the song comes on it’s -Hank, why do you drink? - crowd yells- to get drunk! -Hank, why do you roll smoke? - crowd yells- to get stoned! Lots of fun, lol!

[@kathyp1563]

"honky tonk" is a dance hall with live music. His dad was an alcoholic & prescription drug addict. Jim Beam is the name brand of whiskey made in Kentucky. People often refer to the drink like it's a person. Hank Williams Jr. almost died when he fell 440 feet down a cliff.

[@cydrych]

The lyricism of “some slick’s tryin to give friction” is genius. You’re not very slick if you’re generating friction.

[@shawnj1966]

I never thought of that! I just took it at face value as in city slicker but you are right! Double entendre!

[@cydrych]

@@shawnj1966 been listening to this song for decades and I just caught that while watching another reaction to it a couple of months ago.

[@knightscroftsquire-muldoon]

It's an old saying, I've heard my whole life not sure if it's just a southern saying or if Northerns say it as well but it's pretty clever!

[@jackiewright8583]

All My Rowdy Friends are Coming Over Tonight is a good time and a must listen!

[@exegete77]

Hank. Jr. is one day younger than me. I grew up with his dad's music and began playing guitar in 1958. Country and bluegrass, my family tradition.

[@michellejackson6679]

Learned this song when i was 19.. I'm 54 now...and it came out yrs b4 I was 19 lol

[@beegee1960]

If you ever watch Monday Night Football, you have heard Hank Williams, Jr. He did the theme song for years.

[@LadyGator1983]

It’s a tradition at karaoke when this song is played, when it gets to the following lines: Hank, why do you drink? The bar yells “to get drunk” Hank, why do you roll smoke? The bar yells “to get high” Why must you live out the songs that you wrote? The bar yells “To get laid” So much fun!!!!

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

It's also done at his live shows, which I am sure is where the Karaoke thing had its start.

[@LadyGator1983]

@@BlackSmokeDMax Pretty awesome, right?

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I was singing it out during this video!

[@LadyGator1983]

@@unrulyjulie4382 So was I!!!

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

@@unrulyjulie4382 lol, same!

[@Dee-gk6zg]

He’s a badass for sure.

[@dlbeal]

"All my rowdy friends are coming over to night" is a great one that I think you will LOVE!!

[@michellejackson6679]

Hank Jr.. is amazing

[@johnbehaylo6704]

Also Hank had a mountaineering accident on Axax Mountain in Montana. He fell around 400 feet and barely survived. The beard and sunglasses are to cover the scars. A man’s man.

[@ronaldsellers3717]

Hank Sr.was 29 when he died from a combination of alcohol & pain killers in the back of a limousine just prior to a show. Jr. Is sentimental about his father but can wax comedic about him as well. The funniest song he ever did (In my humble opion) is "The Ballad of Hank Williams" which is set to the tune of a very old Johhny Horton song, "The Battle of New Orleans". Absolutely hilarious.

[@michellejackson6679]

I LOVE that STEEL GUITAR

[@autaum6536]

Hank Williams JR and Kid Rock....are bestfriends.....

[@jescis0]

I've read all about his daddy and consider myself a Hank Williams historian... in fact my father's mother was born 12 days before Hank Williams was born!

[@doreendaykin6693]

He lived large…..🙏💙🙏

[@shawnj1966]

Bocephus is my favorite country artist! He has a ton of great songs!

[@dsusan17]

Great reaction Harri. Hank Jr. has a lot of great songs. All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight is a great song and funny video

[@RinniePere]

So, his Dad died at the age of 29 of a heart attack in the back of his Cadillac. The coroner said it was from a combination of alcohol, morphine and choral hydrate. Hence, the get drunk and get high reference. Also, in 1975, Hank Jr suffered a near fatal fall of 440 feet while climbing Ajax Peak. That's why you will always see him with a beard, sunglasses and a cowboy hat, to hide the scars from the accident. It's an amazing comeback story for him to not only recover and learn how to talk and sing again, but to also then shoot up to the realm of super stardom.

[@matthawkins8880]

There are responses to this song. Why do you drink - to get drunk Why do you roll smoke - to get stoned Why do you write the songs that you wrote - to get laid.

[@craven1927]

The last line is "Why must you live out the songs that you wrote"

[@saturnracer156]

I came here to say this, but I knew somebody would have beat me to it. lol

[@janejones7638]

This song is brilliant. There was a really good TV movie about Hank Jr. It ends with the song If Heaven Ain't Like Dixie, that songs hysterical too. But for Southerners that makes a lot of sense.

[@RitaBowen1]

He was hell on wheels in concert if you could keep him sober enough to play..😁😁

[@donnagibson3628]

When this is performed in my home area, far Southwest Virginia, there is a tradition to answer the questions in the song: why do you drink? Crowd yells “to get drunk”. Why do you smoke? Crowd yells “to get high”. So much fun. Love Hank Jr.

[@DerrickMims]

We sang those extra lines in Texas, too!

[@sharonpate5481]

Outlaw Women, All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight, All My Rowdy Friends Have Settled Down, Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound, Redneck Paradise (w/Kid Rock) I grew up listening to country music and then the more outlaw country came out and it’s all awesome! Just to name a few to start with 😎☮️♥️🤟🏼

[@bettyechols6405]

That's a country band! My kind of music...I saw Hank at the Macon Coliseum and that was one Hellava show...let me tell you

[@shellymarquez9320]

This song reminds me so much of my dad! RIP🥰

[@DavidV4444]

Outstanding commentary and reaction, really enjoyed this! You are superb sir!

[@manomyth11]

Love my Ma and Pa God Bless em RIP'.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

I saw him in concert back in the 80’s in a small venue and he put on one heck of a show

[@hyacinth4368]

I saw him and Travis Tritt at an outdoor concert in '95 or 96. Really went to see Travis, but Hank Jr. takes a backseat to nobody! He was very very good, and really has a good voice. I just love him.

[@evis7]

Just love your take on these great artists. I find myself looking for your reaction to all my favorites and smiling along with your genuine enjoyment of them and how quickly you can give us your interpretation and you hear the background vocals, the instrumentation , the production , the vibe of the song and the soul of the singer and their deliverance. Just so brilliant and friendly. You are a delight to watch and listen to. You should take the time to read about this man's life and the fall off a mountain that he miraculously lived through and why ha still wears a beard to hide the scars from that fall. A couple of songs I'd love to see you react to by Bosephus , his nickname since an early age , are : All for the love of sunshine live on youtube and an early plaintiff song called Living proof. And fyi Jim Beam mentiined in Family Tradition is an American burbon whiskey. Love what you do and share man. Thank you

[@richardsmith5364]

His father is the king of country music

[@User_ginny_aikensc_92753]

Don't sweat the small stuff Harri ! Music brings a lot of people together, no matter the genre!! And, there still are a lot of nice people in this world who listen to your reaction channel as a means to get away from the day to day "squabbles!!" Keep smilin' ~Gin

[@shirleymongold9491]

You should read his life story. He fell 500 feet off a mountain and basically cracked his skull down the middle. Many years to rebuild

[@garyseven5791]

In my humble opinion, Hank Williams Jr is all about rugged American individualism, the devil take the hindermost.

[@cogbd]

This was the most animated I have ever seen you reacting to a song. Bravo.

[@jameslay5236]

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson is worth checking out! ✌️❤️🍻

[@richgoebel882]

We are a Young Country...

[@TheCarnivalguy]

And that wasn’t cigarettes old Hank was rolling. 😉

[@pete3883]

He's wearing a 50's John Wayne Western shirt.

[@ronpotter9810]

Born To Boogie...I can't advise that one enough...Born To Boogie...

[@hedonista7593]

There's also Hank Williams, Sr, and Hank Williams III. All worth a listen, but I definitely have a soft spot for Hank III.

[@danielgoulden6510]

Jim beam is a Tennessee whiskey,his father drank heavy and died in the back of a caddy limo at age 27 going from one show heading to another.didn't quit make it.

[@cydrych]

His dad was notorious for finding a honky tonk near the venue he was scheduled to perform at, drink with the locals and play for them then be too stoned to perform the big show that night. I think that’s the tradition Jr. is referring to.

[@manomyth11]

My dad let me start drinking when I was 13, and I also became the designated drunk driver, because I could drive when I was drunk, I drove everytime when we went to get more beer from our bootlegger about 13 miles away''. LoL Good Times''''''''''.

[@sharonpate5481]

Outlaw Women, All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight, All My Rowdy Friends Have Settled Down, Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound. Just to name a few to start with 😎☮️♥️🤟🏼

[@rachelginter3616]

When this song played in the bars..the lines why do you drink and why do you smoke . Everyone in the bars yells out ( to get drunk and to get high..) lol

[@vietnamcatfish]

I love singing this song at karaoke Why do you drink? To get drunk! Why do you roll smoke? To get high! Why must you live out the songs that you wrote? To get laid! An audience participation song!

[@jesseduke694]

Man these are great songs & I love that your hearing them & taking them in. Great reaction! I've been a fan of Hank Jr since I was a kid & I can tell you your impression of him Is on target. But you are only scratching the surface. This guy is the son of a legend that became a legend himself! If you havnt been told already those glasses & beard cover up scars & a eye ball that was relocated by a mountain. He fell over 500 ft down a mountain & has had 8 facial reconstructive surgeries . Anyway, keep on keepin on man. Oh if you want a suggestion check out "Feelin better" "American way", "OD'd in denver", or "Knoxville courthouse blues ". All great songs by him.

[@RandyLee-om4ni]

The best concert I ever went to was Hank Jr in the 1980’s

[@jamescarrell6365]

Hi Harri, If you like Southern Rock try The Kentucky Headhunters "Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine". I dare you. Bet you will want more.

[@cyndisanimaladventures6370]

Dumas Walker, enough said.

[@TexasMagnolia]

All The Outlaws of Country are Truth…no matter who they offend. Willie Nelson - Whiskey River Waylon Jennings - Ain’t Living Long Like This

[@ilovemydanes]

His father was a country singer as well ...Hank Williams..

[@patdrips3783]

you are right he has stepped on toes. He did the opening theme song for Monday night football for 20 years or more and got fired because of something he said in a tv interview. His popularity was so loyal he was hired back. please check out ,Born to boogie, or Man to man

[@michellemckinney5207]

He also has a song called Whiskey Bent And Hellbound

[@tcfolstrom599]

Your the best Harri ! THE BEST !

[@darlaflorence7428]

My younger brother was all rock. Told him I would by his ticket to the US festival, in southern California, for country day. He loved it. So did I.

[@bryonensminger7462]

Hank smokes dope and drinks jack Daniel's straight from the bottle even when he's on stage seen him doing it many times

[@Cuffsmaster]

He is referring to the behavior of his Dad. His Dad was a King in Country music.

[@IanRob2011]

Love Hank’s humor and music. Try listening to Trace Atkins I’ll never smoke Weed with Willie again!!

[@jewls9697]

You should do The Coalition! Very true & very funny!!! Love Hank jr!!

[@rogerwitte]

Listen to "The Ride" by David Allan Coe - another great tribute to the tradition of Hank Williams (Sr).

[@thekingcobra63]

Brother you have to do "HOtel WHiskey" by Hank, or " Attitude Adjustment."

[@manomyth11]

You should watch his movie, he fell off a mountain and disfigured his face and never took off the shades after that'.

[@saturnracer156]

Jim Beam is an inexpensive Kentucky bourbon. I've had more than my share of that stuff in my youth, while listening to Hank.

[@LoneW0lfe]

There is a movie about Hank Jr's life called "Living Proof"

[@melissacosby7280]

The man..hank jr

[@GandlafTheWhite]

Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound is great too

[@scottsaine8484]

His dad the late great Hank Williams had a congenital back condition and was addicted to pain killers and alcohol...at one time the paid the late great minnie pearl to ride around with him because he respected her so much he wouldn't drink in front of her and thus actually showed up to gigs...although he died young he left one hell of a mark on country music...minnie pearl turned her stage routine of being frugal with money into a real fortune and her money went to start the Sara Cannon Cancer center...hank Jr almost beat his dad's early death with his fall from the mountain but has since made his indelible mark on country music

[@jasonfrost3693]

Whiskey bent and hell bound ! Please react !

[@patriciarooney6113]

Hi Harri! Loved your reaction.

[@phantomrockerr]

Good Stuff by Hank Jr.

[@centuryrox]

Ah..1980s country music. When country music was at it's finest! I highly recommend that you listen to other country songs from the 80s. A good place to start would probably be the band Alabama.

[@ericglock6932]

You gotta see his biopic "Living Proof" Streams free on KZbin. (Amazing Thing is it _ends_ when he's about 30-made in 1980.)