Paul Thorn "It's a Great Day to Whup Somebody's Ass"

Paul Thorn pulls out an older tune for his Music Fog session at the 2010 Americana Music Festival, performing with just an electric guitar. He's never released this on an album, though, so enjoy it here on the Fog, where it is indeed a great day. musicfog.com

[@j.s.robillard4594]

In the last 3 months, my wife left me, my dog got run over by a pick-up truck and the guy who rear-ended my car last week doesn't have a driver's license, insurance or a command of the English language. I was listening to this song on the way to the gym yesterday where I punched the heavy bag for 20 minutes and, for reasons I can't explain, it really lifted my spirits. On my way home I stopped for gas and saw some teenage miscreant arguing with some little old lady about who got to the gas pump first. I told the kid to back off and he must have heard the song playing in the background again on my car's CD player because he left in a hurry. I pumped the lady's gas, went on my way, and felt great for the rest of the day. Thanks Mr. Thorn.Great music..

[@giulianotoniolo]

+J.S. Robillard Soldier on man! We all got shitty days too, dude! You did right by that lady!

[@mikemccoy3430]

+J.S. Robillard I think you might have just written a song I want to hear you sing.

[@firecat-dy9go]

+J.S. Robillard The Force is strong with you, Mr Robillard.

[@thesource4324]

lying ass

[@chrislowry7474]

sorry to hear that my dogs got ran over ones died the other is hurt. damn vet messed her leg up and had to have a second vet do the job right now I owe two vets

[@samuelprice7919]

That blues guitar sound is just amazing!!!

[@jessica-neonpurple8]

fuck yeah!

[@atf9628]

10 years later it's still a good song Yesterday I carried a speaker on me to work and afterwards I didn't feel like talking and was kinda irritated so I played this song on repeat No one bothered me Not even my asshole of a boss He saw my face and heard this song and just walked on down the line

[@coyotecreekblues6935]

I can't get enough of this song! But seriously, we have all been there, haven't we? Honestly, how many people are out there just trying to keep things under wraps just to avoid being sued? Thank you Paul Thorn for being a voice for all of these people.

[@westpointsnell4167]

Yeah I feel ya man ..just wanna whoop their ass though

[@idaearl927]

I listen to this every time I get pissed.

[@coups119]

No kidding. No prison raps today.

[@mackbrowning5464]

​@@coups119 😊

[@HyperBlueZYZ]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😊😅😮😮😮o

[@violaperrin5357]

This is me & my dad in this photo - Dad would love this song if he were still here. I am retired but this is a good day to remember those days!!! Good one..

[@Bogframe]

It's good to finally hear this without it being compressed or with giggling DJs in the background. Great song!

[@jakl3506]

called radio

[@peoplevsradio317]

it is those giggling dj's that made this get 2 million views....otherwise most of us would have never heard of this guy or his song...ask Paul how he feels about those giggling dj's and how they helped his career

[@flakedwheelie]

Did you even think before you wrote that, peoplevsradio317? Of f'n course they were a great help but what Bogframe means is that a song always sound better without distractions - such as giggles no matter how much they helped puttin' the music out there.

[@toddbcards7288]

you

[@MrMathesonk]

Yeah. Bob & Tom definitely have helped guys like Paul get their names out there. BTW, the "real time" version of that radio performance of this song is up on KZbin. Just search for it. "paul thorn bob & tom"

[@scottbennington1781]

Paul is the George Carlin of southern music! Pure genius.

[@rockoutmj666]

Scott Bennington exactly. that can't be more accurate

[@jeanenedavidson3992]

Absolutely and positively the TRUTH!!!

[@oceanamoore3564]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@marcosiification]

Just seen him live . Like ,just left the gig lol what a great guy and awesome band!

[@crimsonghost7500]

I remember hearing this on the Bob and Tom morning show back in the day, cool song!

[@denniskeckley5658]

Patrick Bateman hell yeah

[@scuttlebuttino]

Misfits

[@westpointsnell4167]

So what now ,do you wanna whoop somebody's ass??

[@justinanderson4315]

That’s where I first heard this song. Love this song.

[@karlcherry]

Wow, that's where I heard this! Thanks for bringing back those memories from those days 😂

[@julesgreen2970]

my grandad sings this song all the time, i remember hearing it for the first time when i was really little. Me and my mom and him always take turns singing different verses in the truck

[@damonOCole]

this song has saved many people in my path

[@miijjk]

Hell yeah

[@MrReg777]

I always hated that stupid alien vid of this song but to hear the real thing sang by Paul Thorn, you realize what a fantastic song this is and how talented of a singer, songwriter and guitar player Paul actually is. GREAT TUNE

[@cameraman655]

Are you kidding....? That “alien” version kills me and really turns a bad day around. That said, Paul’s version ROCKS!

[@TritnewNG]

It's annoying.

[@hollyprincipato3287]

I like the alien.... Here is cute. Reminds me of a .....what were they......imp? Saw 'em on or a movie.. can't temember

[@haveasliceofmypie]

I dislike anything that sounds like Alvin and the Chipmunks, so I'm right there with ya. I like the soul in this man's voice.

[@johncartwright6395]

Saw him in Fayetteville after way too many beers.

[@prelynmax]

"I had to sing it with my eyes closed to hide my shame." xD

[@LTR1420]

I had no idea this guy used to box. This guy went 7 rounds with Roberto Duran. So, this song is probably pretty damn sincere.

[@danlan3058]

madskrillz2 he lasted 7 with the hands of stone. geez

[@tracysmith7315]

james crowe 9162741874 minutes

[@waynesue6011]

madskrillz2 i

[@Rocker42070]

madskrillz2 he has a song about it called "I'd rather be a hammer than a nail"

[@painkillerjones6232]

Duran was no joke.

[@mulberryman1305]

the best part about this song is *everyone* has had one of those days

[@manganights]

Considering he once gave Roberto Duran (Hands of Stone) a good fight, he could. Great song and just one of many by a great talent.

[@kimberlyhaugan9983]

I love this song sooooo much. Thank you for writing and singing it.

[@lordpazuzu]

Paul thorn is one of my favorite song writers. Hammer and nail is straight up top notch and ain't love strange was a huge part of my life. Got me through some of the hardest years of my life

[@anday92]

My pops just introduced me to Paul Thorn today. I've been replaying his songs for the past hour and a half now. This is one of my favorites. His music has so much soul. God Damn that sounds good!

[@derekwalker4622]

Some days, (and lately more days than not), this song just hits home.

[@alsipes7432]

Bob and tom 7+yrs ago...loved seeing this rock on

[@TheHappyNapkin]

Riiiiight

[@derrickhall8097]

Al Sipes bob n Tom is the shit

[@tammycooke4897]

Good day everyone, I had a very tough year in 2016 and wanted to beat the world up. I found this song and felt the weight of the world off my shoulders. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. thank you so much for putting this song out for public view. I sincerely hope Sony music picks this song up and makes you a fortune. God bless you and have a great day.

[@DrunkenRuckus]

An All-American working-class standard in my book. You're awesome, Paul. Thanks!

[@SoundOfFreedom35]

He’s a fighter

[@stevet6727]

Being sung by someone who survived about 7 rounds with Roberto Duran. AAMOF, that fight is here on KZbin.

[@SoundOfFreedom35]

I beat my meat 7 rounds

[@DarrenRussell-bh2or]

He was a boxer??

[@teachyt8234]

Love this! Paul Thorn is SO talented!!!!♥️

[@progmot]

He opened for The Mavericks on Sat night. It was my first time seeing him. His banter between songs was hysterical!!

[@jonathannoyola60]

He was also a boxer on his younger days, fought against the great Roberto Duran

[@desmonwalkin6019]

This song has gotten me through a lot of hard days at work!

[@lisajai3250]

Mr. Paul, I'm sorry to say that I just discovered your music. It's the best music I've heard in a real long time. Love the true connection to the good Lord, your family, music and your fans. Your daughter's voice and talent is awesome. Thankyou for being genuine. Your music makes me laugh & it touches my heart. I just wanted to Thankyou for keeping it real. Stay blessed

[@karenleasure7004]

well said, ty

[@trishglenn7802]

I just discovered this magnificent muscian 10/2020 ! At least some thing good happened in 2020!!!

[@WillGodaskyouifHecansavemetoo]

this man should be a household name! keep sharing this people! we can make it happen! everybody needs to hear this talented artist!

[@WernerJEgli-pd9gf]

What a helluva singer and songwriter. You got to love a guy like that. Straight forward. Nothing phoney on him or his work. Wisdom and humor are a great combination fot a bluesy song like this. Wish we could have him over here in Europe for a tour.

[@hotrodhotrod-wc3bu]

no matter how many times I hear this,song it gets better and better lmfao sounds like my life

[@maryfraser5345]

Saw him tonight at the Savannah Music festival! Great show and a great new base player from Alabama! Paul Thorn made me so happy to be alive!!

[@jamespearson3071]

Nice to hear someone saying what I'm thinking about 2 times a day every day! Thanks Paul!

[@Ride4Laughs]

We all have had days like this...thanks for an awesome song!!!

[@keithkatschke8687]

im a type of metal guy ac dc sabattath but this spoke to me. i really enjoy the old country sound also. I love your sound paul, thank you , i stubbled on this by accident. But very pleased

[@hostilequeen]

I'm hearing some blues in this love it!!

[@shadow138_7]

Should be played every morning at work just as a reminder to the boss lol...

[@boistop3342]

this song is awesome

[@CrystalB783]

I am in love with this song. Love this keep them coming. Love ur voice and your music.

[@themarinatedgentleman9563]

Wow, can't believe I never heard this. Great Art, always has truth and vulnerability, and Brother, you nailed it!

[@deemueller6470]

He has some off the wall stuff like "joanie the jehovah witness stripper". Have you heard that one?

[@TomBTerrific]

First heard this song in a cartoon email when I was in Iraq. We loved it. What I didn’t know then was that Paul was a boxer and actually fought Roberto Duran.

[@roberttolbert1775]

We had the privilege to see Paul Thorn last night in Newberry SC. Great show!

[@donaldjohnson4634]

This song is definitely going into my playlist 😂

[@darklordcthulhu7231]

This hits me where i live.

[@kevinbriner3811]

Love this recording of the song. Great song to listen to anytime I'm having a bad day... or whenever

[@ericellis485]

The man is just awesome. Real music .............jack.

[@adityakumar9416]

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[@OneBiasedOpinion]

Heeeeeyyy... it's a great day for me to whup yo spammin' ass! Have a flag, twerp.

[@tammyt06]

Aditya Kumar adheg

[@cliffduehring6008]

Amen brother wonderful little ditty fits everyday life perfectly

[@markrushton63]

Great Style! Guitar & Vocals got a Unique Flavor that I dig!! Awesome Song!!

[@thomasdenoyelles1784]

Had a few of those days myself. Appropriate for those times when you need something to get through that moment. Thanks, a great tune

[@LoneWolf-on2jz]

Every monday i sing this to who ever makes me mad and i make sure the music is loud

[@kirbyjohnson5487]

It doesn't get any better than this song.

[@Kevinjbeta]

Randy Newman is looking great! So young and vibrant!

[@BigTimeGrainCo]

+Kevin Barnard reminded me of Randy too. Maybe Pixar will ask Paul to write a song

[@dannythackstone5902]

+Kevin Barnard ............. and not as short.........

[@Eleven217]

This song appeared when I needed it the most....

[@carybrown3192]

beautiful, been eons since a song brought tears to my eyes,thank you,sir!

[@Stacey.B]

Its 2021 and I still love this song!! And ALL of Paul Thorn's music!!❤❤

[@PSICaptain615]

2022 and I listen to this song at least a couple times a month but it lives rent free in my head everyday

[@CBRHurricane6]

And 2023😎🤘

[@Stacey.B]

​@CBRHurricane6 So true!! In 2023, it is still relevant! To whoop somebody's ass!

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

Perfect song for most any occasion. Covers almost any MOTARD MOMENT .

[@general-cromwell6639]

Being doing this song for a long time...whenever I need a laugh with a moment...I always come here. All the best.

[@nistevo6595]

9 years ago this was posted & I'm just hearing him for the first time today. Better late than never, great tunes!!

[@stevemack3200]

STILL LOVE IT......

[@Twowolves50]

Thats a man to have a beer with....been there seriously Peace brother

[@dionbuchino9784]

one of my favorite songs I found on KZbin. closed eyes or not all my family and friends can relate to this song.

[@ldavid8408]

Fall of 1978, I'm walking past a card shop thats playing this on their sound system, stopped me cold in my tracks. An unexplainable erieness came over me, an otherworldly touch. 38 years later, I met the most fantastic woman I have ever known, born in the fall of 1978. I can't validate the day I heard this, but I think i knew, she had come.

[@jnagle1971]

66 people that got their asses whupped.

[@bizkitman3122]

Jim Nagle lol

[@smc1942]

They had it coming!!! 😅

[@Lovejazz01]

😆😆

[@ronaldjeffers2537]

Got my ass 67 times in one session.lol

[@TheBAMARAMMERJAMMER]

This is how i feel every Saturday since I haven't been scheduled off a Saturday in over 4 yrs Thanks hd lol

[@kingskilla797]

lol im sitting in the breakroom of a hd

[@firewatch814]

Had no Saturdays,sundays, or holidays of for nine years and had to deal with park visitors who would shit on the floors of our showers, in the sinks, and even on the walk ways outside the restrooms.

[@mztrclean]

Always smiled and sang along on my way to work when he was featured on The Bob and Tom Show!

[@Makem12]

I like to watch this when I'm having a bad day. Today, it took over 5 minutes to load this ****ing thing. I just want to go to sleep, on the bed that broke, and sleep today off.

[@jerryray8670]

bad ass song man can't get enough

[@NerdWithGuns]

Last week me and my girlfriend broke up, I found out my grades are in the toilet, and I crashed my car. This is kinda my theme song right now.

[@K9sual]

Great comment

[@vwkcvinewoodkillercrew9111]

sorry for hear that

[@ColtWKnight]

Steve Wiswell Have you considered giving up drinking?

[@Prpich25]

ColtWKnight lol right.

[@huskytales9839]

Steve Wiswell If I was dating someone who didn't prioritize classes and couldn't drive I'd probably dump them too lol.

[@doochy44]

One of the all time great country songs ever!!

[@stewartmcdowall2285]

New discovery for me and what a joyful one!! Thank you again Musicfog!!

[@duffman4381]

sounds like a pissed off Randy Newman

[@FiascoForty]

LMAO! I was thinking earlier today how much he reminds me of Randy Newman. Hilarious!

[@AustinTehSkwurlCurry]

FiascoForty Randy Newman with a Mississippi accent. You are so right!

[@tammydixon8868]

FiascoForty

[@jeremyrhoads6899]

Duffman ! Holy crap! He does sound like a pissed off Randy Newman.

[@bigmike9128]

Jeremy Rhoads fuckinng A

[@dmg7111]

"Had to sing with my eye's closed to hide my shame" BAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@garytracy322]

Just saw Paul live in Biloxi and he was fantastic!! The man just plays life's truths

[@chris2302]

I have always liked this song because I have a lot of days that I feel that way.

[@Jodee2316]

Whattup chris

[@tinkgann]

Best to hear you Paul... Keep singing for us here in TUPELO

[@BruceWaynesLabCoat]

Somehow even on the most beautiful sunday morning. This song is still relatable. Good or bad mood, it's always a great day for me to whoop somebody's ass! 💪🏾😂

[@chuckwilliams7718]

One of my favs! Thanks Paul!

[@mustangpatty51]

I feel this way more than I like to admit. I felt this way actually last week. Thank you Paul Thorn...

[@priscillaemerald987]

"I had to sing it with my eyes closed to hide my shame." LOLOLOL

[@JacquiCrawford]

Hahaha...love the lyrics....I've had one of these days occasionally....but I go shopping....don't sit on the loo....

[@JacquiCrawford]

Jackie Mckay Oh that's great...I'm so glad she loved our Country and my beautiful city of Sydney.... Does she plan on coming over again? I would love to join your circle and shall add you to mine if that's ok with you... cheers x

[@dchensley1]

Yes, I have had one of those days....Thanks for doing what you do!!!

[@williamhinson4603]

Great and so dwn to earth performer. Hugs the crowd and this guitar riff is just unreal cool 😎

[@buskerbuddy2108]

Great song and great sound.

[@merillo5]

I love his voice !!!

[@scottahorsman4644]

Best song ever I play it every morning to get threw the day thank u

[@JesseKaufman]

A classic .. this goes through my head on every bad day

[@stealthycal5029]

Life in a song

[@pappy451]

damn , i had a day like that tomorrow .

[@waikikirod]

Thanks brother from tupelo mississippi... I grew up in Memphis have people in tupelo, aloha from Honolulu

[@amandajoy2034]

I love this song cause no matter how bad the day is it makes me smile.

[@alvinwine5665]

I just love that song!

[@pedraw]

There's a lesson here kids.......and it isn't what you think it is.

[@therealmwalker1]

I heard this on Bob and Tom a long time ago, for some reason the song popped into my head and came over to You Tube to see if there was a video, score. Paul Thorn you rock, love your song.

[@Nothingmuch1039]

I absolutely LOVE this song!

[@MrJimmysez]

It's so weird that Paul is still working at a tire shop in Corbin, Kentucky. With his talent he for sure should have been in Knoxville or even Ashville. Some great tire shops there. .. Who knows? A little training could have made him a muffler man. Sky's the limit.

[@fatfreddyscat5767]

First heard this on the sadly defunct pre merger XM cross country ch. 12. And YES this song has definitely kept me out of Prison!

[@SonniQuick]

This is a cool song. Easy to listen to and feels like a day we all probably have once in awhile.

[@jessica-neonpurple8]

Yep!! Im having that kind of day today n blasting this friggin awesome tune!!!

[@MrMinigod69]

No matter how many times I hear this song, I still love it, and don't mind it getting stuck in my head all day.

[@lorettabyrn3492]

damn good song

[@TrainCrazy.]

Just friggin love this Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnjones5883]

PAUL DON'T EVER STOP THE BLUES ARE ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO EVER HAPPEN