Luckenbach, Texas

Visiting a tiny tourist trap and bastion of lefty hijinks in the beautiful Texas hill country!

[@jmcosmos]

No one seems to have mentioned it, but ... you overlooked the one essential Luckenbach album: ¡Viva Terlingua!, recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker with the Lost Gonzo Band in 1972, during the years when Hondo Crouch (qv) owned the town. JJ laid down a classic of Texas music that evening, including the theme for PBS's still-running 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴 show, "London Homesick Blues" ("I wanna go home with the armadillo ... "). The Guy Clark tribute album is one that you ABSOLUTELY shoulda bought. Guy was an ultimate master of writing songs that grab you by the heart and won't let go. Any of the 13 albums he recorded is worth listening to (now think about that; only thirteen albums in 41 years), but his first (𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘕𝘰. 1) from 1975 is just plain essential, I don't care who you are or what you normally listen to. The tribute album was recorded as a kind of 70th-birthday love letter to Guy from two generations of songwriters who were influenced, one way or another, by his immaculate songwriting.

[@skydiverclassc2031]

The return album, Viva Luchenbach! is kinda cool, too. "Sportin' beer bellies, my dance card's sure been punched!" And a special reading from Peter Cedarstacker.

[@gregdesmond2422]

Jerry Jeff....yes

[@earlraymond7058]

I was there today and heard the song played 3 times. Wound up sitting around for 5 hours and listening to music, on a Tuesday. It was incredible!

[@RalphGuest]

My personal favorites when it comes to souvenirs are: lapel pins, refrigerator magnets, patches and stickers

[@slydale]

I loved my time in Texas! 9 months in Houston, 10 months between San Antonio and Odessa. And I rode my motorcycle all throughout those places! No place like Texas! Definitely has a place in my heart!

[@CherokeeFlutist59]

Always loved the song and I just now discovered it's a real town. when I go back to visit family in Texas, I'm making Luckenbach a stop on my trip

[@mengelman2]

Guy Clark, one of the finest songwriters who ever lived.

[@brianrussell8656]

Remember the country song that has luconbock Texas in it . Have been through there when stationed in Army back in the day . Use too love going too small towns in Texas back in day . Be safe in your many travels keep on getting on ha ha ha .

[@selbyorear5070]

Really enjoy hearing you rattle on and on, it's wonderful! Also got to see your rv, looks like fun. Don't ever stop your talking, that is becoming one of your trademarks! Now, on to Austin, you should love it, I used to live there, great cowtown, especially.down 6th st Safe travels Wonderhussy!

[@saltyassassin]

As a Native West Texan... Born & Bred.... I’m here to tell ya, there is NO WHERE in Texas that Waylon Jennings (or his songs) have EVER been hated. The man is Texas Legend, pretty much a Saint down there

[@4nascar17]

Say lady, I have gone to Luckenbach over the years since I was 17. The 1st time I went I hitch hiked from my home town Dallas. The best fun was the ride there from a couple celebrating their 25th anniversary. The wife acted like mom and ask me WTF I was doing hitch hiking. They said they give me a ride to Luckenbach. But they had plan to stop by a friends on the way. So I get to a huge dude ranch with a huge barn dance and ladies prancing around in short shorts. We had to go because when the couple left Luckenbach that night. They were going to Vegas. The last time I was there. I had a few too many of my margaritas hanging on the banks of Grape Creek with my dog and lady friend. Thanks for the video. BTW..the next time you're in L town. Rub the head of the statue of Hondo Crouch. Then walk across the wooden foot bridge that is behind the outdoor stages. Walk over to Grape Creek. You can thank me later... It looks like you don't get the time to read all 666 reactions. I understand and just letting ya know. www.hondosonmain.com/hondocrouch

[@MrSpongie1]

Nice to see you are finding a lot of cool place's and being able to keep uploading your awesome vid's Love your videos and stories about the places Wonder Hussy!

[@alwayslate1000]

CD cover with the VW is Guy & Susanna Clark. Guy is a great songwriter.

[@tomfrye9037]

Oh, Darlin...😮, things were going so well! Sad to hear your GoPro fell ill. Still a great video. Never been to Luckenback and probably will never get there...but will keep hearing the song. Now I have some pictures in my head to poke through next time I hear it. Much love to you, Angel Face.

[@livewithnick]

The story about Waylon singing in Luckenbach and getting a beer bottle thrown at him had nothing to do with town's people not liking the song. He only played there once in 1997 a few years before he died as an invited guest of the town along with his best friend Willie Nelson for a 4h of July festival. Waylon was the king of the outlaw movement.

[@sub4ra]

Love the song. Hard to believe the residents at the time hated it.

[@livewithnick]

sub4ra it's not true. Waylon wasn't particularly found of it becaus he'd never been to Luckenbach and the song mentioned him by name plus it really wasn't his style.

[@raywhittington1368]

So you got tourist trapped in Luckenbach eh? Great video. Another place I would have never seen otherwise. Thanks!

[@terryhawkins5585]

I LOVE 😍 ❤❤THAT SONG I CAN'T STOP SINGING 🎶 IN OUT OF MY HEAD

[@brian5o]

Damnit Wonderhussy, now I have to listen to the song. 🙂 I was so happy that KZbin recommended this video to me. I was actually watching some of your older videos earlier. Luckenbach, Texas looks awesome! I've never been to Texas but if and when I do go, this cool town will definitely be on my list of places to visit. I hate hearing that your Go Pro messed up on you. If ever you make it into the area again, could you please go back here and make a new video of it, it seems awesome!!!

[@dekcgi7891]

.....Like your smile..... Love your style.....Put on your flip flops and stay a while.....!!

[@BERRIRICH]

Welcome to my state, gal. hope you have a safe trip. Thanks for the video, as always

[@markculler6964]

Wonderhussy I'm from Blanco TX . Just a short drive southeast of there. We used to go up to party and listen to the great music.

[@gbudhelix]

The picture on the CD cover is of Guy Clark and his wife Susanna. They were married in 1972 until her death in 2012. Sadly, Guy Clark passed away in May 2016. In my humble opinion, Guy Clark wrote some of the greatest songs ever. He is considered a songwriters' songwriter. Listen to "The Cape" or "Magnolia Wind" to get a sense of his songwriting.

[@johnmosley6218]

A master story teller. Less is indeed more. Let' em Roll kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnzFhGiqZbOohbc

[@skydiverclassc2031]

I've met a Rita Ballou or two in my time.

[@jeffhigdon1301]

Way before the Willie & Waylon song, Jerry Jeff Walker recorded the Viva Terlinqua album in the Luckenbach dancehall.. the album cover has good pictures of all the signs that used to be on the walls of the store & the cotten gin and the blacksmith shop. The crowds took all that stuff a long time ago.

[@darangemaster1]

waylon and willy and the boys

[@ralphbenites1819]

darangemaster1 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@chrisb3976]

Ive always had the mindset of just forgetting everything. Get an old classic car and just hit the road. I dont care where I would go but just travel all over the country.

[@aaroncantu8100]

Haha this is funny to watch knowing my family is the whole 3 population 😂

[@BAU111]

Cousin?

[@mattkeeton536]

West Texas can be boring the more further away from Mexico towards Louisiana is safer no days. An thats a BADASS PLACE I WILL GO TO IT. THE ATM OUT HOUSE IS REALLY FUNNY. JUST WOW WHAT A COOL PLACE GREAT VIDEO

[@629GSMITH]

I born and always ben houston, glad to see you in Texas

[@risky1]

i was there this past weekend for July 4th ..... Had a GREAT TIME !!!! Going back next year !!!

[@kennykendall9916]

Left Nor-Cal a Thursday evening , saw the show Saturday 8pm . How's that y'all !!!

[@subbstevie]

willie nelson,waylon jennings,kris kristoferson, love the song and the town, great beer as well.

[@BeyondTheCompass817]

That is my all-time favorite Country song since I was a kid! Always wanted to visit, but a population of three? That's wild. Anyway, I'd still make the trip just for the gift shop :)

[@davidgrenis638]

SARAH I'VE BEEN JUST LOOKING INTO WEST TEXAS AND YOUR OLD VIDEO CAME UP SO I WILL WATCH IT DAVID ADAM GRENIS CURRENTLY IN HOUSTON TEXAS

[@dfrancois5520]

Went there once expecting a big "night on the town" - but nothing happening. Then someone came out and invited us to a jam session in the small bar. Ended up being a really cool experience.

[@mstexascowgirl2148]

Hope you checked out Fredericksburg!!! Awesome place

[@larrysilvas7970]

You Should have just posted what Wikipedia says! Hey I’m from west TX and this place is great, what were you hoping for, Six Flags! It’s a song!

[@DansTravels5823]

That's where the Larry Buchanon classic The Naked Witch was filmed in 1961. I've been wanting to visit there for years.

[@paulyh4531]

great vlogs Wonder hussy .

[@chriscooper4269]

Spending time there today. friends got married there last night. Weather isn't as nice as when you were there.

[@jeffreyarnold2626]

you run into willy ? you gotta do the horseshoes, its a cool pit. i used to go this place like that over in idria cali area, had cold beer, and grilled steaks, awesome lil place, had a small dancehall too.

[@kindune2112]

I would think throwing a bottle at Waylon Jennings in Texas would be a crime punishable by hanging.

[@edwardfischer3944]

At 3:15 . . . That ornery feisty laugh !

[@garygreen8737]

dang , you getting around , traveling girl ! lucky you ! ha.

[@tracygainey3321]

Luckenbach is a fun place to spend a Saturday or the weekend. Did you stop by any of the wineries?

[@CornbreadXVX]

Why are those graves covered with quarters?

[@laudalady61]

Yer still a bad ass! Safe travels!

[@LesliePS918]

I'm wondering if you should have waited to post until you got back to Luckenbach and didn't lose all your music footage.

[@jimmiebogle4823]

guy clark and emy lou harris

[@jeffpalmer5502]

Bummer on the saloon footage,I'll just have to ride down there myself to check it out. Nice vid.

[@ceramic49]

I went there once when I was stationed at Fort Hood back in the mid-80's. I don't recall the ATM in the outhouse ~ LOL

[@Jake0007]

Hope you do make it back for the music, camping, and booze. =D That be an awesome place to celebrate Independence Day I'm betting.

[@mickjones8757]

was at lukenbac in 1997 was amazing .people friendly great bbq met some great musicians . they called it the "hug in" im from detroit where 1 in 40 plays in tx 1 in 40 doesn't. budy lives in Austin had a blast "anit nobody fellin no pain":-)

[@ducknorris233]

I left my expired drivers license on a wall with a bunch of over people’s licenses about 20 years ago in the store there.

[@randybeard6040]

Waylon Jennings was One of the Greatest Country Music Artist in his Time , his Buddies Hank Junior and Willie Smoked a Ton of Wacky Weed while Playing their Gigs...

[@rfbush]

There's two old cowboys that sell cowboy hats from an old rock cabin near the store. Quite a pair; worth visiting with.......

[@lozobrown637]

Just another great video from you. I'm not being judgemental by the way.

[@terryhawkins5585]

ITS A SMALL TOWN OUTSIDE OF FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS ❤❤

[@oursomedayisnow3915]

Love that place!

[@timkooper]

Waylon is amazing. They didn’t like his song because it was part of the outlaw movement

[@bradsmith5953]

bullshit. just cause this dumbass tourist said it doesn't make it right. that song made luckenbach famous n rich.

[@davidlarue6873]

No way anybody threw a bottle of beer at Waylon. He is a Texas hero and put Luckenbach on the map.

[@Wonderhussy]

+David LaRue I'm just reporting what it says in the Wikipedia entry for Luckenbach

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

That's what I remember about Tx, the wind.

[@paullanyi516]

Guy Clark . . ' Home Grown Tomatoes ' . . You have to listen to that.

[@toordog1753]

they love waylon

[@RawUndergroundMusic]

I guarantee you 90% of their tourists are from that song.

[@1xsol]

You're my kindda girl. Love to listen to your thoughts as you explore your surroundings.I've been enjoying your videos for a couple weeks now; as I'm not able to do that sort of thing these days as I'm still fighting the V.A. for medical benefits. I spent my life doing just what you are doing right now, Exploring America & Meeting People. Awesome, isn't it? Las Vegas was always one of my favorite places to run off too & Play. Much smaller place back in the 70's when I 1st rode my bike there from Wa. St. down Hy Way 395, and came back up via 101, (the Pacific Coast Hy Way, Ca. to Wa.) Nice Trip! Enjoy your Shrooms & B-Man in Sept. Been there 3 times, prob. won't go again as it's been hijacked by Money now days. Will continue to watch for your vlogs though. I get to escape through your adventures for now. Thank You. Happy Trails..........................the Wiz.

[@reigurren2012]

I was just watching "Explore with Us" which is also based in Nevada. Maybe y'all will cross paths someday!!

[@michaelhaiden6718]

Rei Gurren how do you they haven't met already lol but I know who your talking bout

[@reigurren2012]

What? no idea what you said.

[@Wonderhussy]

I don't know them but they seem cool! I could learn a lot from their production values!

[@michaelhaiden6718]

Busses are known to throw a hissY fit. NOw and again

[@davidsonpedro1494]

Sweeeeet! Stay safe.

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

Dam, you're all over the place!

[@Idahoguy10157]

Maybe ten miles down the road there is a paddock where I say several giraffes. No drugs on board. Just one beer.

[@dougrogillio2223]

Did you make it to Alamo Springs Cafe??!! It is a stone's throw from Luckenbach. The best hamburger you ever put in your mouth.

[@DFDuck55]

The California license plate "PARICO" is "PARAKEET" in Spanish.

[@seankennedy1377]

Cat don't give a.... and the post office is a tiny little cabin

[@holeshotv311]

Welcome to Texas!

[@cartman668222]

thanks for showing me places I can never visit its my only escape from a life of forced imprisonment

[@nicholasdembinski1379]

monkeybollox66 haha. What?

[@kingofthecatnap7923]

awrighty. rock a billy hoot nanny cow cow 🐮

[@marshallpoe8087]

Luckenbach is okay, but the coldest beer and best music is nearby in Albert, Texas.

[@judycarey9051]

Willie made Luckenbach infamous.

[@olmint7.3powerstroke11]

After hondo

[@thedoxinator3934]

Adam the Woo quick fix when you lose your windsock'''a piece of tape over phone mic area....enjoy

[@Wonderhussy]

thanks!

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Craig Charlton ah S°~t Son!

[@theothertroll]

what if you have no tape?

[@mistervacation23]

We NEED to start holding people accountable for dangerous driving.

[@bornfreetraveladventure]

Visit the graveyards of Virginia City...NV!

[@392nightrunner]

So whose sleeping in the bed and who has to sleep in the bunk?

[@Wonderhussy]

I'm in the bunk!

[@bobbyharper8710]

You're not a fun girlfriend at all.

[@mikeoleary3]

stay and see shiny ribs great fun

[@curtismcenaney9423]

Waylon said he never was in Luckenbach, TX.

[@DVincentW]

I lose my socks every time I use the dryer. Nuttin but love !!

[@rich500]

Carry a spare dead cat. Great vid.

[@livewithnick]

The song was called "back to the basics of love".

[@horrorskopf]

Great! :-))

[@odie175]

lookingbacktexas

[@websurfer5150]

Born to road trip..

[@danielyoung6630]

SJ in middle of nowhere and eee the possibilities yikes!

[@captseamus]

You left your camper driver's door open

[@jeffmittag6681]

S SO WHAT !

[@johnkrebs3198]

It looks a lot like Nevada to me except it is all flat.

[@johnlangan565]

WHEN YOU SPEAK THE NAME OF GOD OR JESUS, HE LISTENS.......................................✝

[@sharpenflat6002]

It's ok. wind socks don't help anyway.

[@gregaustin1000]

why am I always pooping when I watch your videos ? no disrespect or anything, maybe I just poop alot

[@rockwasher7840]

So sad you have no idea of the history!

[@aaroncantu8100]

You can look us up if you don’t believe me

[@kurtdorr]

It's not a tourist trap

[@OnTheHighWatch]

first like

[@samuelboles8566]

I've spent my life traveling and I'm so Board

[@robertbob5683]

Shiner Bock is made in Texas