Hip hop Dj reacts to Tom T Hall for the first time

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I absolutely loved this song!! Love the story teller. RIP

[@blu65gibson]

You should hear him sing “The Year Clayton Delaney Died”

[@keithredenbaugh9893]

Old dogs, children and watermelon wine should be the next Tom T Hall song

[@SMiles.21]

YES!

[@rickycoleman8841]

Absolutely

[@rod2459]

I agree 100 percent.

[@Bucky1836]

YASS

[@chlupl]

Agree.. after that, I Like Beer for some more light hearted fun.

[@slucas60]

AWESOME!!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@jewls9697]

Try Statler Brothers...Counting Flowers!!

[@marypulley6512]

/This wonderful man is a National Treasure. Not many people can you love listening to a story and waiting for the next one. I have loved him since the first time I heard him Many years ago. He was not always out in the front like he should have been, although he won many awards. Thank you so very much for your reaction. Let his performance speak for itself

[@TheRealJeauxBeaux]

I listen to him all through my childhood, my MoM(R.I.P.) Loved his song called, Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine, he just recently passed away a few days ago...

[@renenadeau323]

I was shocked to find out that he took his own life.

[@karensimons6885]

Yes! That is a great one!

[@bethkahn8278]

One more great story teller. I may or may not of had the ringtone of " I like beer".😂

[@kendallcarstens9194]

"It makes me a jolly, good fella."

[@humpy936]

It makes me unwind, and it makes me feel mellow!

[@kendallcarstens9194]

@@humpy936 Makes......him.....feel......mel...lll...ooooooooo!

[@mintonmiller]

Your quesstion about the horns. although some artists did have horns in their bands, it was common in the sixties and early seventyies for Nashville producers to add horn sections and strings to a recording AFTER the artist had finished their recording. It was called the Nashville Sound. The Outlaw movement in country music was all about people like Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson et al wanting their recordings left un altered by producers. it was a hard fought battle for artists in Nashville to have complete control ober how their own music sounded.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thanks for the response @Minton Miller. So the horns we’re a post production move in some cases by Nashville producers? What distinguished the Nashville sound back then from other regions? We’re the horns a big part of that?

[@mintonmiller]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 The Nashville sound was kind of a formula used be record producers back in the day. It was a very controlled system Particular to nashville. Back then, the record companies owned the studios the artist had to record in. The record companies usually also dictated what songs an artist could record and who the studio musicians to use. It was a low budget assembly line style of recording because record company execs thought they knew better what the public would pay for. In the sixties it became a very smooth metropolitan sound like Patsy Cline or very traditional. In the seventies it was more of a pop sound or very traditional. A lot of people do not know that the Waylon Jennings, This Time, albut is the album that broke the mold and forced RCA to sell their studios and give the artist the freedom to do their own music. Waylon already had the won the freedom to record how he wanted but it had to be in RCA studios. Every few minutes a recording engeneer would call the head office to complaine that Waylon was using too much bass and what not. So Waylon got fed up and picked up his toys and went over to Tom Paul Galssier studios and finished the album. When he took the tape back to RCA they loved it but said he had to rerecord in their studios. Waylon said, "this is all you get". after a number of months RCA relented and released it as is. Two things happened. This Time was Waylon's first number one hit and other artists began to demand the freedom that Waylon had won. Soon after, RCA sold their studios. The country artists in LA and Bakersfield had a lot more freedom but since the industry revolved around Nashville, that is where most country artists worked out of.

[@CarolynAllen-fc2vs]

loved all his songs One of the greatest songwriters!

[@mzphillips53]

Tom T Hall discovered one of my favorite country singers back in the early 70's and that was Johnny Rodriquez. He hired him to play guitar for his band and helped him get his solo career started. My favorite song by Johnny is Makes Me Wonder If I Ever Said Goodbye. His voice is very unique. Hope you react to him.

[@jomiiller6297]

Have many of his albums have a listen to I Love beautiful simple song. Tom T Hall wrote Harper Valley PTA for Jeannie C Riley

[@masonsteele1674]

And all these great songs have been around as long as you have!! 😎

[@lulatodd2147]

It's a hysterical song, but deep. He also wrote and performed bluegrass sometimes. I loved him.

[@jamesdemarco7161]

Good stuff, Sir! Tom has a lot of songs that describe Americana and small town life to a T. If you want to listen to perhaps the quintessential Tom T. Song, you should look to "Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine". What a beautiful song.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thanks James

[@mikemaricle9941]

I like Beer.

[@juliacrabtree5198]

Thank you ❤ I missed this reaction from the past.

[@donnyduty2553]

Watermelon wine is my fovorite Tom T. Hall song

[@violagreene4643]

I recommend "The Letters" for a future Tom T. Hall listen.

[@darkomtobia]

Begging patience now, lol. My childhood is sewn together by the memories of how Tom T Hall's music was always there, making like ok, even when it was really not great. "I Love" "The Year Clayton Delaney Died" "Sneaky Snake" "Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine" "Ballad Of Fourty Dollars" "A Week In A Country Jail" "Who's Gonna Feed Them Hogs" "Homecoming" --- this one is a must I could go on. Not seeing Tom T Hall live is one of my big regrets. "Homecoming". It's a song that relates to how most of us are, imo. I will fight the urge to write a book on it alone. Nobody seems to cover Tom T Hall and that's just a shame. Him and Cal Smith are two that are too often overlooked, imo. Love your channel.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Thanks for sharing

[@frndofbear]

Loved this song from childhood. Before the internet I was SO frustrated because my Dad always called it "The Poet & The Cowboy" but most records had it listed as "Faster Horses". It was literally one of the first things I looked up on the internet in 1995.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Ahh, those days before the internet.

[@kennethgoin628]

Nice picture of Tom with the Statler Brothers there at the end! This guy has some fun/great songs! Serenade to a switchblade, Ballad of Forty Dollars, Shoeshine Man, That's How I Got to Memphis, Homecoming (A lyrical masterpiece).

[@duanehutton6323]

And there you have the one and only Tom T Hall. Of course you should list to his song, I Love. It warms the heart..

[@humpy936]

Oh man he had so many good songs, he wrote many for other people, and he also performed on his own, I really liked his simple style and down to earth verses. I suggest listening to (that’s how I got to Memphis).

[@patticriss2238]

Memphis is one of my very favorites by Tom T. I listen to it often. One of the good things about the internet.

[@sharonconstable4483]

Yes he had some great songs

[@michaelmorrow8198]

This is a Bobby Bare Song. He is a GOOOOOAT!! Bobby Bare's: the Winner, Drop Kick Me Jesus Through The Goal POsts Of Life

[@alanh1508]

Tom T as you might gather from the previous comments was much loved and respected by many. In my opinion he doesn't get much credit for his musicianship. He not only played guitar sort of requirement for country singers back then, he also played banjo, mandolin, piano and saxophone.

[@dekelanson5280]

This is probably my favorite Tom T song. RIP

[@Dsmwarrior1996]

Tom T Halls song "country is" tells it all, "country is, all in the heart," RIP to a legend

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

RIP

[@JHargis68]

It's very revelatory for me as a guy who's listened to this music since I was a kid (born in 1968) to see someone who hasn't heard it listen to it for the first time and be moved by it. I guess those of us who have listened to these songs for decades might kind of take them for granted. Your reactions and reviews help me appreciate them even more. Thank you.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Love Tom!

[@deweymotes3352]

The young poet seeing the err of his way when there was something cold and shiny laying about his head. That’s a universal educational tactic.

[@cindy-followerofjesuschris6572]

Tom T and his lovely wife Dixie were awesome folks! Both were accomplished songwriters and Miss Dixie also raised beautiful Beagles (an absolutely sweet breed of dog), but also in their later years Tom and Dixie opened their home to newcomers to Music City. Such quality people!

[@LittleWolf194]

Tom T Hall's mother wrote "Heartbreak Hotel" that Elvis had such a great hit :) I have a great 1962 (probably the greatest) album (which was the 1st album that I bought) Ray Charles 'Modern Sounds of Country & Western Music'. Ray grew up on Country Music as a child in Florida and he sings the classics better than I ever heard, this is a double album. He was a huge fan of Hank Williams Senior and sings a lot of his hits. Try it and you'll never go back :)

[@marvinabigby5509]

I shamefully forgot about him.I feel as though I walk thru my childhood when I listen to your channel tysm

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

That makes me feel so good. Thank you!

[@lindanicholson950]

I like A Week In A Country Jail by him.

[@garyevans3421]

Tom T Hall is one of my favorites! Bobby Bare is a great story teller, too! Try Marie LaVoe or Tequila Sheila! They’re both fun songs!

[@Urugami45]

In case you're looking for the song, it's spelled Marie Laveau. Her grave is here in New Orleans.

[@kennethgoin628]

I just heard Marie LaVeau on the radio! A local station does "All Request Lunch Hour" and they played it! Good fun! "The Winner" is another great! I also heard "Singing in the Kitchen."

[@warrenburlingame1172]

If you want to get into real old school country music you have found the perfect rabbit hole to explore

[@renenadeau323]

The Homecoming is also a keeper.

[@allenvinson]

You should listen to Homecoming, (Old Dogs, Children and watermelon wine) and Ballad of $40 by Tom T. Hall I'd say the to 3 he's known for he was a lyrical master with his stories

[@brycieburks2463]

Tom T Hall is one of the best storyteller in country music. Check out I Like Beer. RIP Storyteller!!

[@leenetteleen2739]

Tom knew how to pen and sing a song. Marty Robbins was the first to use horns on the Opry. He was told no, then Marty said I quit. Needless to say Marty prevailed on that one.

[@gregoryarcher7813]

Don't know if you've done it yet but How I Got to Memphis is my favorite Tom T Hall song. In the song Memphis is a metaphore for wherever you are now. Gets me a little misty eyed even though I got to Memphis by being born there.

[@cindyphifer970]

Love Tom T. Rest in peace

[@rowdy7480]

My favorite of his from childhood is Sneaky Snake

[@hoosierproud7718]

The horn section is definitely different for country but mixed it with banjo. Brilliant..

[@violagreene4643]

Brass shows up more in the Tex-Mex or Tijuana variants, though. Which is kind of appropriate for a song about a cowboy.

[@philly452009]

I love his Ballad of forty dollars, I Love, I Like Beer, and A Week In The County Jail

[@joesargent481]

Take it from an old cowboy he was right 🤣 I've been listening to this stuff before I even knew what it meant now I'm older the old stuff is a good stuff and keep it real God bless Merry Christmas faster horses 😂

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

🐎🏇

[@mr.roaddogwade7107]

Another great porch sittin story teller. 👍 Nothing better than Watermelon Wine. 👌

[@0101tuber]

Had not heard of his passing, thank you for honoring him with your reaction. As a child I was fond of his song 'Sneaky Snake'. The silver-haired lady next to Tom in one of the last photos you used is Emmylou Harris. A legend. Perhaps if you check her out at some point you might consider the song 'Two More Bottles of Wine'.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

You want red or white sir?

[@0101tuber]

@@DjPjrocReacts911 Well, if it is to be two, red please.

[@JohnInSale]

I hope you’ll review his song The Man Who Hated Freckles, one of the best anti-racism songs ever Also his song Don’t Forget The Coffee Billy-Joe 🎙🎶♥️

[@andrewm-gw5oz]

You have to check Tom T Hall "Watermelon Wine".

[@veldamarcum1554]

Sneek snake, I love beer should be on the list to react to.

[@dlmullins9054]

I was sitting in my old van while camping at the side of the Broad run river back in the early seventies. My wife had left me taking our two baby daughters and i had moved up to Manassas Virginia trying to find work. I had finally found a job and was living out of my van. One night while i sat in the van at the river a car pulled up behind me and i reached over and grabbed my tire iron in case it was someone looking for trouble or rob me. I was in a bad way and feeling real low at the time. But a guy just walked up and asked me if i wanted to ride up to the little Manassas airport and drink some beer while he and his friend waited for Tom T Hall to arrive. They were a part of his band and he was flying in to meet them there. I did and we drank beer and i listened to them play some songs as we waited. The plane was late, so about midnight i told them i had to go get some sleep as i had a new job to start in the morning, and i left. I wish now i had waited and met Tom T but at the time making sure i got to work was more important i guess. I kick myself a lot over my decision but that's water under the bridge now. I almost got to drink a beer with the great man. Dammit!

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

DL, thanks for sharing man. Great story!

[@gordonduke8812]

Tom T's music and songs reveal his creative nature. His music is as much of an expression as it is entertainment.

[@zachgates7491]

Hall’s song “That’s How I got to Memphis” is a good one. It was used in the TV series The Newsroom.

[@dwoodrum3118]

Tom T Hall was a singer/songwriter...mostly, he was a poet.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Love the "story teller"

[@megiloth3634]

Other people have mentioned it as well, but "Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine". And "I Like Beer" is pretty self-explanatory. Classics from Tom T. Hall

[@hookalakah]

You know Tom T. Hall wasn't lyin' when he wrote this song.

[@kellyupton130]

2 songs to look for to react too, I Love You Too and Sneaky Snake. And another Artist to listen too. Rodger Miller his most sung hit was King of The Road.

[@henryjewell5877]

Everything from Jesus to Jack Daniels is a top shelf Tom T Hall,that everyone should hear

[@davidlight4659]

Brass not prevalent but is in his songs listen to ravishing ruby. Grew up with his music he was super amazing at describing the human condition, songs like ballad of 40 dollars, me and Jesus, 400 children, I love, who's gonna feed them hogs, I like beer etc makes him a country standout big time

[@bobwallace1880]

Great one thank you! How about some Jerry Lee Lewis? Keep up the good work!

[@artfisk3]

thank you

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

🙏🏾

[@henrybyler4470]

In my young days (early 70's) I took care of a racehorse that was owned by Tom T Hall. I never did meet him in person though. Always liked his stories/music.

[@payn0123]

Greastest Country Storyteller.

[@jfree336]

Roger Miller was another great storyteller

[@SMFR224]

❤

[@thewindle]

The first song of Tom T Hall that I remember hearing and had on a 45 was Sneaky Snake about a snake that drank root beer.

[@mt3311]

Try his song "Homecoming."

[@ivanadams3809]

Awesome video you should do salute to a switchblade

[@melissabrooke1146]

I didn’t know he passed. Have you listened to Sneaky Snake, one of my favorites of his.

[@davidmc1489]

Yes sir...we definately lost one of the greats with TTH passing..seems as of late country music has lost quite a few of the greats

[@jimhollenbeck4088]

Tom T. Hall was one of the best song smiths of our times, but trying to pigeon hole him into one category is a fools errand. He wasn't really Country, not really Pop, not really Blue Grass, but he had hits in each of those genres. He and Dixie Hall, the love of his life were both phenomenal word smiths. He no doubt one of the best song writers of our times. RIP Tom.

[@peterbooth793]

If you feel like being sentimental check out " I love " by Mr Hall ♥.

[@marshavincent9462]

I also love "I like beer"

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

And do you like beer @Marsha Vincent?

[@georgedykes5533]

Old dogs children and watermelon wine is his most famous song.

[@williamvanhoozer4554]

The Old Storyteller Tom T. Hall Just passed August 20 RIP "OLD DOGS, CHILDERN AND WATERMELON WINE"

[@coy0te9]

The woman with long silver gray hair sitting beside Hall in the group photo can only be EmmyLou Harris, they were inducted into the Hall of Fame the same year. Give her Boulder to Birmingham a listen. She's not a very prolific song writer and that one is special, it's about her mentor, friend and band leader Gram Parsons. He was one of the live fast die young leave great records school.

[@edithmaxim2041]

My favorite songs of Tom T. is "I Remember The day Clayton delaney died."

[@mt3311]

With faster horses comes more money, with more money comes younger women, older whiskey, comes to deal with the younger women.

[@waynelohf7772]

Between this one, Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine and I Like Beer, you will see three totally different sounding songs, he was very talented. Old Dogs, may be the best “story” especially if you find the version where he tells the story about writing it!

[@waynelohf7772]

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[@tallestmountain]

Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine. The Year That Clayton Delaney Died

[@labchic97]

You should react to Merle haggard I think I'll just stay here and drink live from Austin Tx

[@TARPD]

A truckers favorite

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Keep on trucking!

[@veldamarcum1554]

You should check out Tex Ritter

[@cobrakari]

Please react to Townes Van Zandt is also regarded as one of the greatest poet/songwriters there are so many perfect songs I suppose “Waiting Around to Die” is a good starting point. It’s his first serious song he wrote. He also has a very rich story, I’ll just add that he had electroshock therapy when he was younger and it erased his memory. So he just bounced around from Austin, Nashville, and Colorado.

[@cobrakari]

The version on “Live at the Old Quarter” is the best place to start.🙂

[@cobrakari]

If you like that one I highly recommend “To Live Is To Fly”.

[@jillmcclellan2844]

Your questions are exactly why he succeeded despite Nashville analysis

[@davesaulnier232]

To be honest you should stay onto this quest after your month is up besides you are a very awesome host if you don't continue on this quest hopefully you will lose another bet lol please try marty robbins el paso not el paso city that comes later lol

[@highnrising]

"Faster Horses" is really unrepresentative of Tom T. Hall. Listen to "Ballad of Forty Dollars," "The Year that Clayton Delaney Died" and "Old Dogs and Children and Watermelon Wine" to get a better idea of what the story-teller was about.

[@davesaulnier232]

What was that? Lol that was a story teller . Telling his story .

[@acornsucks2111]

If you have not already, look into Freddie Fender.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Did one of his songs. Loved it, wasted days and nights I think.

[@violagreene4643]

Yes! Do "Before the Next Teardrop Falls".... "Si te quiere de verdad Y te da felicidad Te deseo lo más bueno pa' los dos Pero si te hace llorar A mé me puedes hablar Y estaré contigo cuando triste estás"

[@jamesworthington3346]

Tom t hall was great but if you want to listen to some more great country try merle haggard

[@TheRealJeauxBeaux]

Can I "Triple" like this?

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I’m pretty sure you can😆

[@TomyOtis]

I liked him, I'm not sure he like black people. But I do. It's not a perfect world. God bless us all.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

Lol, I’m just here for the music

[@jillmcclellan2844]

The brass has a Zydeco vibe to me.

[@preachervideo]

While you are honoring Tom T Hall, please check out GUY CLARK. Pick any song. He is pure greatness.

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

He will be coming up soon

[@rogerajohnson6495]

The song that he wrote called, "I Love" is a very nice down to earth song. The song that you chose is not one of his best.

[@stephenhuber1219]

BJ Thomas

[@PapaFixit]

The Ballad of 40 dollars. Tom T Hall.

[@jillmcclellan2844]

This is the music of a stubborn hillbilly who didn't want to write songs according to someone else's prescription.

[@DK-wr6qs]

Why is there no way that just happened? What do you mean?

[@DjPjrocReacts911]

I usually say the first thing that comes to mind. I was totally blown away by the sound and his delivery. It was meant as a compliment, like “why have I missed this”. Love what I’ve heard from him. Working on watermelon wine🙏🏾