The Kentucky Headhunters - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

Music video by Kentucky Headhunters performing The Ballad Of Davy Crockett. (C) 1991 Mercury Records

[@wpettus13]

The famous last words of Davy Crockett to the U.S. Senate, “You can go to hell -- I’m going to Texas!”

[@JakeDTexas]

He said it to his constituents

[@SnoozeyYT]

Hell? Texas? Whats the difference! 😂

[@amber-dawn9667]

Wish I could sha Re your comment

[@TherealRNOwwfpooh]

@@SnoozeyYT Funny that, since there literally IS a Hell, Texas!

[@sea9994]

Texas is kinda like hell however the steaks dammmm good

[@lucasarmstrong9375]

My new favorite song, Davy Crockett has been my hero since I was only 3

[@NathanG454]

Core memory unlocked

[@troynov1965]

Genius cover of this song ......one of my favorite videos back in the day when they showed music videos on tv,

[@jackieallison1163]

Gosh..haven't heard these guys music ina long time and its still a good as ever

[@rustymullins6623]

That lead guitar is just awesome...the whole group is great!

[@potter3439]

I remember singing this in Grade 4 vocal music class and hearing this version on the radio, Such a delight to hear this tune again!! SHIT, WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?

[@sawyerahbiesadventuressaa4158]

Out the damn window. THATS where time goes.

[@pfdrtom]

We actually sang Dixie in elementary school! Can you imagine that now?

[@blueskymut]

What a voice this guy has!

[@justwowmanplays2941]

There are home videos from '91 or '92 kicking around somewhere of me bopping up and down in front of the TV to this tune. I can confidently say these guys were the first musicians I fell in love with, literally as a baby. before I could even remember anything, their music was already programmed into my brain, most notably this one and Dumas Walker. Fast forward about 20 years later and they play a show at my local casino. My dad's best friend gets everyone tickets and low and behold, my childhood idols are standing before me. I can still say it was one of my favorite concerts I've been to, and I've been to stadium shows, arena shows, festivals, bar shows... The energy these guys put into their performance, and at this point they must have been in their 50's or 60's already. Some memories I will never forget, having a smoke outside during intermission and none other than Richard Young steps outside for some air. Memory is a little fuzzy but I asked him if he would like a cigarette and he insisted he didn't smoke and just wanted some fresh air. We chatted for a few minutes and all headed back in for the rest of the set. The show ends and of course they hold a meet and greet. I was elated. I got to meet every single one of them, shake all of their hands and ask any questions I had. Fred used to frighten me as a child and I got to tell him that and we had a good laugh hahaha. Got our album signed and finished off a night that will be in my memories forever. Thank you gentlemen for all that you have done and do. P.S. These guys truly put on an amazing live performance, way above my expectations. I was in it for the nostalgia and they fully delivered 20+ years later!

[@JimHadar1]

This never fails to make me smile. It (the vid not the song) has such a Monkees-esq or Beatles-esq quality to it.

[@erichinkle7347]

I saw this video years and years ago and it's still hilarious. These guys look like they had fun when they did their songs.

[@k9pirateslair290]

Great song! Greetings from British Columbia Canada

[@albertroach1249]

Great song haven't heard it for long time on the radio

[@aaronking7326]

Glad to have met these guys many times over the yrs...Some of them with Ronnie McDowell and his band. Great memories, ..You dont hear good stuff like this anymore

[@MarkDabney-pf5eg]

Kentucky boys rock!!! Awesome tune!!

[@evsynator]

You are never dead while people still think about you or even singing about you !.

[@Champ675]

I even remember doing this one in grade 4 vocal music class. This song is truly a wonderful masterpiece!!!!

[@michelletatum2896]

I lived in Texas for awhile it was awesome 😍😍😍😍

[@billmcdonald5063]

Love it. Saw them in concert with Hank Jr

[@DCShaneTours]

One of my favorite bands, great blend of rock and country.

[@kev40kev]

Great band and great music . I have to give it to them , they wanted to be different . They was different . Hell, if they stuck to the same crap everyone was doing , they might as well just be like freakn robots . If you didn't like them , then why watch it and post negative shit ? Don't like it , don't watch it , period!

[@calbudd2838]

This video is so much fun. Love it.

[@natebalcerak1659]

I loves me some Kentucky headhunters. Nuff said.

[@KatieLigmaBahlls]

Fact... Davey Crockett fought for rights of indigenous peoples he was a truely good human.

[@johnlloydmiller4204]

That was fun then and it's fun now.

[@fawndinkle]

kentucky head hunters rock.. !!!!

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Quinn how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@richardwingate3080]

I miss the Kentucky Headhunters really good music from the early 90s

[@unclejay1973]

I was raised on Classic Rock, moved into Heavy Metal, Blues, Jazz in my teens and 20's...but my heart always belonged to Rockabilly beginning with Elvis. Straight Country was never really a favorite of mine, but my respect and admiration has grown through the years...but these guys were always great, and had a great knack for edging into Rockabilly territory. A great band...would love to see them release a tribute to Sun Records album.

[@floydbowman7429]

Always great songs and videos

[@waynegrant8982]

i love this band ,saw them live in Vancouver BC ,Canada at the Commadore Ball room

[@KRACKERJACK6913]

WGAF?

[@thegunky123]

man these guys rock this song major league.they also do spirit in the sky awesomely too.

[@davidnovinger6492]

best music ever!. the best lyrics, and sound

[@tonyridlen]

This is definitely a great song!!!!!

[@erinburleson3929]

I love this video.

[@chrishusband659]

Too bad they don't make hilarious music videos like this anymore really would love to see the bloopers and outtakes they made while filming the video

[@clay81100]

hell yeah!these guys are awesome

[@alexbender3161]

Best video ever!

[@stormydavis8546]

Pure Awesomeness!

[@billyshane3804]

1000percent bona fide DAMN FINE ENTERTAINMENT.

[@billeyster6377]

Great song, have enjoyed this version for years, but watching the video for the first time, all I could think was "for God's sake, don't knock over Greg's '58 Les Paul (leaning against the amp) !"

[@davidgazdziak2922]

My far the coolest band from KY. Absolutely love the head hunters. I remember visiting my gramp pa in bowling green ky. He would sit out on the porch with a big wad of Copenhagen snuff in his lip. Listening to these guys. Along with a few other esp chet atkins and Jerry reid, but I remember the head hunters the most, such catchy music

[@sea9994]

I like the vibe of the animals 😌.

[@teresadnld1]

My young nephew passed suddenly. He was a skate boarder and on his birthday there will be a final ride around the skate park. This is the song we will play for David

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Teresa how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@Boots1282]

omg like this video rocks

[@crushedpearl]

In the dark & lonely😮

[@SiriusZiriux]

Awe'riiight!!!!

[@fourbyfourer]

Ya gotta love The Headhunters.

[@sparkie119]

Seen the Kentucky Headhunters this past weekend on the Marty Stuart show.

[@michelletatum2896]

Father Yehaw bless Texas🙏💖😍🤗

[@davesmilingcoyote]

You know they had fun making this video! =)

[@MrCardinalzboy]

i like this song its sounds really good

[@grandslam1998]

I killed a baar when i was only two. Love this song and the group

[@sea9994]

Dippidy Doo and The coon hat legendary 🙌 👌 👏 😎

[@erickellogg1704]

Great video funny

[@riverlady982]

Anyone else get reminded of two different show toddlers? The couch made me think of the show The Big Red Couch. The different colored shirts they wore on that big grassy field reminded me of the Teletubbies while they were fighting that bear. First time I've ever heard this song of their's. It's kind of a fun song and I'm sure if I had heard it as a kid I would have loved it. It's not all that bad it's kinda good and the video got a couple of laughs out of me.

[@shortycummins]

Alaina Rockwall big comfy couch

[@davidnovinger6492]

i want to see more from this group

[@gymjim100]

Happy 4th of July!

[@stephencopping9953]

The banana splits on acid, bloody wonderful!

[@krisnapremabramachari3313]

Luv that bear!

[@miralgo1962]

These guys are nuts! Check out their best song by far Walk Softly On This Heart of Mine

[@jaredwest6660]

Great song ever and I am 9

[@manly2652]

Beargrease podcast brought me here.

[@carltuckerjr1252]

All ways half to thank you = my respect

[@tomcarpenter700]

Are You related to Tanya Tucker

[@leo983E]

Hap and Leonard ❤️

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Cool

[@garyb8186]

watch the Kentucky Headhunters on new years eve in Lou KY, in the 90"s,

[@crystalmcnear1483]

I saw them on NYE 2018. They still are just as great as ever.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

just fun .. pure and youthful...

[@user-qb3yg2rp6j]

Best dc

[@tristanfenton]

these guys a fucking great..I've never heard of them till today

[@dillonvice8919]

That's The Way I Type Too! XD

[@carolinebjerkelund767]

I remember Cash gave them an award for this song, I forget which award show? but, I remember Cash said, ( Imagine in his voice saying this ) " I never heard anyone sing Davy Crockett like that boys?!"

[@JamesTravisDawes]

'91 CMA awards 😁

[@LuvBugLuvver]

@Kodiak157 Actually, the real history classes I remember taking in high school say that yes, there actually was a real historical figure named David Crockett who did indeed die at the battle of the Alamo. According to Wikipedia, he served as a house representative of the state of Tennessee from 1826-1830 and again in 1832.

[@scriptedblanket7513]

I like how a Disney song became a goto song for adults and a classic

[@deloufu]

These guys did Larry Moe & Curly proud.

[@garyhiggins4315]

At first sight I thought "Oh God No! But it was really fun! You don't often see a grisly bear riding a surfboard? 😄😄😄😄👍👍👍😎👍😎👍😊😊😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@j10stretch]

LOL...The Practice House is outside Salem, Oregon....I've seen it!

[@bryanjones881]

I wanted to hear " Colorado Song " cannot find it!

[@mptajosog]

No wonder I turned out so crazy! My famdamnly!😄😄

[@richardedney6514]

What ever happen to the brothers phelps? Met one of the brothers at rivergate 8 theater in the 90s cool dude

[@jackieballard2802]

Good to know davy crockett made his mark across the U.S.A.

[@wappco]

I "kilt a bar" when i was 27 ..... late bloomer

[@natebalcerak1659]

Not with your bare hands, i reckon.

[@samkendall8471]

The bear kills me..lol the boys need to make a comeback ..BAD!!!!

[@sharongray2771]

Want to send to my friend Davy Crockett but how? I used to do this all the time.

[@amberhanson3320]

I remember when this song came out, I was a rebellious teenage girl. I was between 14 and 15 years old and I hated my stepdad.

[@whammimjammin]

This song sure reminds me of my Dad, but maybe because he was Davy Crockett

[@willyman757]

walk softly is by don gibson,many of you r too young to know,but these men do a very good job,check out their Spirit in The Sky,I like their style

[@vanessamay7533]

i live ky so i like this do one on daniel boone plz

[@maryjean70]

ummmm, are you sure this isn't the monkees. cool vedio-great job.

[@pistolannie6500]

Mj frybye Lol... my thought too.... was very Monkee's inspired.

[@SuperHoppy69]

kick ass the south will rise again !!!

[@user-qb3yg2rp6j]

This video was good brought the Bear dc

[@HolyThunder460]

All you younger fellers who discovered this through the "bear grease" podcast welcome

[@adriangarcia543]

I like to reenactments this video

[@mptajosog]

#charleycrockett #peachesthealien 💚👽💚

[@SSTRAUT]

these are my cuzens

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Lynn how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@sea9994]

❤💙💜 go green Miss you MSU 😘Spartans I don't mean to throw shade on kentucky Spartans needed a victory the lion's too...xo ma bear

[@domcplnc]

These guys were just too weird to be around long. Miss em

[@weswolever7477]

Damn ....now I gotta got a raccoon cap

[@johnteed]

@wavygr I'm not sure how many number one hits they had, but there are at least 3 songs of theirs that I know. Including this one of course. I don't think they were a one-hit wonder. i could be wrong though. :)

[@stevensheats30]

This funny video got cartoon sfx On it LoL at 2:01 and at 3:17 the Kentucky headhunters running from a bear scaring them

[@briannotafan3368]

did this song in a band we also tried remakes our best was elvis all shook up our change up was loud metal lyrics went im in love ohh ohh im ALL FUCKED UP crowed loved it at the clubs we played also did dirty water changed words to fit our city buffalo ny riverside sec by the banks of the nigara river with the lovers muggers&thives we got air time on local radio