Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (Official Music Video)

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Official Music Video for Copperhead Road performed by Steve Earle.
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[@_TheArtist]

Anyone still listening to this in 2024? 🇺🇸💪🏻

[@annehoward140]

I was today years old ( I'm 66years old) when I heard this, I'm British, so that's my excuse. What an amazing song, what an amazing singer!

[@pandora58]

Yes. Love this song

[@Maria-tm2eu]

yes... and I like it.

[@peterbuckmaster581]

Another Brit here. Fantastic song! ​@@annehoward140

[@jgromoll]

Been in my favorites for about 5 years.

[@snapfinger1]

Doesn’t matter what style of music you think this is. It’s the most brilliant storytelling you’ll ever hear.

[@easychangeyardhydrant1641]

youre spiritual being

[@aspunkyyacker6850]

Bob Dylan is the best story teller pal

[@squatchykrislapuma4611]

Pure Americana Brothers and Sisters. This is an American tale! Many of us have lived this story,or one similar.

[@anndyman72]

Slim Dusty with 107 Albums rates a mention!

[@amberroberson883]

My great grandfather was a moonshine runner from the age 8 in Kentucky, once he married my great grand mother all was put to a halt..However, in his shop sat a secret covered small still for hunting season & the boys it was tucked away in the corner as it was a top secret operation..Shhh..our secret, Lol. My great grandmother found it a few times thru the year & out it went!

[@marythacker4802]

My five times great grandfather, born in Scotland, moved to America in early 1770s. Lived in Philadelphia til after the War of Independence. He was in the Militiamen who fought the British. After America was free, he moved to Ross's Landing, now known as Chattanooga, TN. He died in 1831 and is buried in Blount County, TN. Of him it was said, even in his published obit, that he made the finest whiskey known to man. There were no laws at that time prohibiting folks from making their own. I imagine that this would have been some of the early beginnings of whiskey making in Tennessee. So the Moonshine heritage in Tennessee dates WAY back

[@selsotello3334]

History makes us

[@robinivens7870]

Interesting

[@jacobrobinson175]

That's awesome that your family knows their history that good. 🤙

[@marythacker4802]

@jacobrobinson175 There has been a tremendous amount of research done by a huge number of people. I have a copy of a photo of my 6th great grandfather's grave in Scotland. Emailed to me by his descendants (my relatives) who still live there.

[@gasser217]

... and thats just damn cool, GO GREAT GRAMPA THE 5th!..this one reason why I love the U.S.A.!! THANK YOU!!

[@bradleycanady7841]

This in my honest opinion is one of the best songs ever made... 2024 and still jamming

[@odieday7207]

I lived in the swamps of Florida for years lol we made a lot moon . Haha

[@gailperson315]

Ya ok you sang you did 2 in nam I call BS

[@tannerfoust2391]

check out KEEP THE WOLVES AWAY UNCLE LUCIUS

[@tannerfoust2391]

check out keep the wolves away

[@seanfried5583]

One of the greatest songs ever written. An American classic.

[@user-iu7ob3th4r]

Lol I'm kinda related he's my mom's exes cousin

[@zack6120]

Dang

[@christinanordin6777]

I’m Swedish and I like the authentsity❤

[@boombastick7113]

Facts .... Here is a wee reminder from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ,. To get this back on. Blastin loud pround.😁..... Much respect to ya, 🤜🤛

[@tamaraquintero7815]

Absolutely

[@jime3419]

Anyone out there still love this? Come on Americans!

[@noahkoz6873]

I love it

[@lyndadobbins2360]

Damn right I do!!!

[@clffordaddeley7199]

Not American,British and Proud,What a Tune.....

[@Boltac]

Found this a few years ago loved it ever since.

[@shawnsmith9274]

Nope

[@Marc-js8rx]

March 2024- Revisiting a time-tested Earle classic after a good friend and wife went to see him last night at the Grand Ole Opry. I shared that I too saw him in his youth right after he released the Copperhead Road album (late 1980s). If you like this album, check out his previous album, EXIT O. Steve Earle is a genuine American treasure.

[@rokuchanneloriginal]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXmoYpeDac2Medksi=bo-lUcoelo39yTGz if you haven’t seen Heartworn Highways you should definitely check this clip out of a young steve earle

[@viceman8152]

And he's coming to my hometown to perform in June. Really looking forward to the show.

[@shirleyneff6780]

A real treaure

[@valentinasergeeva8122]

Ok

[@valentinasergeeva8122]

Счастливый человек!

[@Legends_Country20]

To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind may clarity replace confusion. may peace and calmness fill your life.

[@kevlarspirit392]

Thank you I needed this more then you know

[@user-gy6uc1hz8p]

THANKS

[@peterb4472]

You have no idea 😢

[@johnloughry7686]

Thank you. Recovering from surgery. It's touching that a stranger cares about strangers.

[@InternetArbiter]

the dark thoughts, overthinking and doubt are reinforced by incompetent fraternally corrupted police organizations and medical unions. we live in a bad planet

[@chief7624]

It took almost 40 years to get my head back on straight after 'Nam, but I'm still here, and digging great music.

[@nancycarlson8303]

Welcome Home Chief. Glad you got straight, finally. Especially glad you're still here! (Did my time at the tail end of Nam, but, being a girl, I wasn't in country. Cannot imagine it...)

[@MOAONAABE]

buddha

[@vanessafrattelli6308]

thank you for your service sir both of you

[@cobraarmy3774]

Chief 762 thank you for your service to our country,working through Iraq myself

[@billyfreitag7105]

+Cobra Army working myself through the gulf God Bless

[@bryanbadger6841]

I stumbled on Steve Earle..yesterday And now for the last 24hrs it's all I can hear in my head. I'm in my 70's and at this age I'm enjoying the trip. I don't want it to disappear. Anyone out there is welcome to enjoy the trip with me. Thanks for the upload. ✌Peace!✌

[@sosig1341]

So did i, I was watching top gear east coast trip and this was playing in a tyre shop where Jeremy stopped at, and one of the guys who works there was dancing to this

[@bradheath4200]

Much love and congrats on expanding your music library! I'm 51 with the early onset of dimintia as a complication from MS. I much like yourself, am branching my music out. It's a great release from a problematic world. Stay strong and keep on rocking bud.

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@bradheath4200 ubet. Peace ✌

[@battleborn8658]

His son was awesome too, God rest his soul Justin Townes Earle.

[@DanaGregory-vo2gn]

It is a catchy song love 😘❤️ it !! ❤️😘😂💕👍

[@imsirota1965]

Not a country music fan at all, but damn, this is a great song. Still a banger over 35 years after it was released…….

[@ceez241]

Country, soft rock,.. -Whatever.... I just know that it's a GREAT song 🎙️🎸

[@robarmstrong7778]

I am not kidding when I say this is the best song of all time

[@user-fo3jd6lb4n]

1 of

[@LevitatingCastles]

I agree it is easily one of the best songs ever written.

[@cct7558]

Probably.

[@stephencormie945]

It's not the best song of all time but it's pretty good. Tom Cochrane life is a highway is the greatest song of all time

[@veronicamatchett8227]

found this today (December 6, 2020); going deaf fast, so glad I get to hear this song again before I hear no more --- awesome Steve Earle

[@Vertically-challenged-]

I just found this like a week ago. It’s truly amazing

[@mrjasondylan]

You poor soul, music is what keeps me alive couldn't imagine losing my power to hear it. Hope you get a miracle somehow, good luck.

[@gfromthastreet]

try lions mane shroom please.. could help

[@trip83]

Worse ways to go my friend.

[@jenniferminnick1964]

Dec. 15 :)

[@clairewyndham1971]

Dude, you don't have to be American to enjoy this story. You get the whole story, in true Appalachian style and set to a haunting strong tune full of country music. Every American knows the history and romance of moonshine. Its still being made and still just as unique! First time I tried it, my lips burnt, tongue tingled and I felt it down to my toes.

[@duellingscarguevara]

I used to turn up at tamworth, early Sunday morning, to see the bluegrass championship's, back in the day..(best thing was cooling one's heels at paradise after?)😅

[@beatlesrgear]

I tried some real Tennessee moonshine my dad brought home one day. I burnt like fire and tasted like petrol! It was horrible! That was my last taste of moonshine. None for me, thanks 🥵🤮

[@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M]

@@beatlesrgear Unfortunately that was actual 'bootlegger moonshine', not the artisinal refined recipes by people who actually take the care and time to perform proper fractional distillation, get out all the nasty stuff, and keep only the good tasting liquor, proof it to 50%abv so it doesn't rot your stomach lining, and you can have a taste of heaven better than anything you can buy at a liquor store when done right.

[@albertmueller6616]

​@@beatlesrgear,Aww that, s really to bad. I'm so sorry to hear that. It happens to a lot of ppl actually. Who ever made that should be ashamed to ever let anyone get that swill. As a descendant of a shiner from Copperhead Rd. I can assure you that if you ever get to taste any made there, you will never want anything else. At 140 to 190 proof depending on what part of the run ya get, it's all so 😅 smooth you don't even feel it go down but then it hits nice and warm on its way back up. Flavor depending on what it's made from, I prefer corn because It gives a nice corn flavor and it's delicious if made right. But you never realize you are drinking some licker that's twice the proof of regular licker untill you get a couple in ya. Suddenly out nowhere you are quite buzzed. That's real moonshine.

[@ostlandr]

@@albertmueller6616 Gotta be sour mash corn. Leave the "sugar liquor" (aka white rum) to the tourists.

[@jackm39]

Am 84 yrs old-Love this music-Thank you-

[@eddiea1213]

75 here

[@jameslyons1136]

Right on

[@zulaymezatippens6783]

literally drinking moonshine right now as I listen to this..LOL..no joke......a peach shine...sooo good..sooooo smooth....no bite..no heat.

[@5thribroarn304]

Sweet!! Would love a bit!! How 'bout some Cap'n Applejack your way? That's some good stuff too!!

[@BarefootInAK]

Literally smokin a blunt while listening to this awesome song! 💛from Alaska~

[@DonHorvathIII]

How smooth? Like really smooth? Or really really smooth?

[@user-wf7pm7vn1v]

I used to get peach moonshine from an old boy that lived by me in central Florida. Had a peach floating in the mason jar. He got it from Georgia.

[@mitchstewart622]

as a vietnam combat soldier and from the country, i feel at home when i listen to it!! What a story, what a voice and what a kick ass band! Music as it should be 😎👍🙏

[@billbeede2413]

Welcome home. .

[@luiscgarcia89]

How does it feel to know that you were just a vile puppet of the government? They only fought for the interests of the powerful in turn.

[@wendyl594]

Thank you for your service.

[@JohnSmith-ys4nl]

My dad was from rural Tennessee and got drafted at age 19. Ended up in the 1st Cav in the middle of the jungle. They did like to draft poor guys from the country.

[@mitchstewart622]

@@JohnSmith-ys4nl I was infantry with the Cav!! 1969-70

[@tylerbrandon460]

I was curious so I just did the math and 100 pounds of yeast is enough to make 6500 gallons of Mash. Went to Town twice a year so 13,000. After Distilling the mash, that's about 4,000 gallons of alcohol. Moonshine season Runs about 26 weeks. That'd be running about 153 gallons a week. 3 to keep, 150 to bootleg. Sounds like He knew his stuff when he wrote this.

[@doughesson]

You lose a lot in the process.You don't get quite as much as you'd think but the price for selling makes up the difference. Uhhhhh,so a friend in the business told me.

[@tylerbrandon460]

@@doughesson yeap it's alot of work, alotta sugar, alotta corn, alot of yeast, alot of copper, alotta risk. But a TON of FUN.

[@lauraphilyaw6879]

At $100 a gallon. Sounds like a good vocation to me!!! Better to make 1000 gallons a year though. Lol

[@tylerbrandon460]

@@lauraphilyaw6879 that would be one hell of a year but you would have some deep pockets.

[@tylerbrandon460]

@@doughesson I've heard sometimes you get as little or less than 1 gallon of Alcohol out of every 10 gallons of mash or as much as 1 out of 4. Purrre alll key halll.

[@MillionDollarTSP]

Listening in 2024 🎉 holler if you hear me!!!

[@moragmacgregor6792]

*_Holla--_*

[@billm5433]

Holla!@@moragmacgregor6792

[@michelemarr76]

Love it!

[@jaz8935]

Yeeehaaaa!

[@vbrp-se4rt]

Holler! And shout out to Lloyd my BFF who is resting in peace!

[@iyioose4352]

Everytime someone likes this comment I'll be back to listen to this bada$$

[@garyrichards1934]

Spin it up LOUD!

[@phyllishoover2499]

I liked it come listen to it

[@VolZshowcaZe]

Hell freaking yeah!!!

[@user-se5vb2yt5q]

Kewl

[@dene39]

Dad used to love this, heard it so many times as a teenager. Now listening 25 years later it sounds even better. Miss ya Dad.

[@happle243]

Den E rip bro

[@nightlife609]

Den E i used to listen to this with my father on road trips when I spent my summers with him. I listen to this song whenever I miss him. It’s magic. Still makes me close to him. Few people will ever have that connection.

[@chaderskine9114]

Den E amen me too bro

[@barryvilda9079]

again thanks keep sending your favorite song

[@itwaslikethatwhenigothere2992]

Den E here's to Dads everywhere

[@wilburrrrr742]

Ain't no other song that connects three generations the way that this song does Pure genius 👏

[@paulcrisp9861]

That's the power of music 🎶 for you ,a timeless masterpiece that will go on for an eternity. 👍😎👍❤️🇬🇧 Sept twenty two

[@doughesson]

It's a family tradition....

[@JohnSmith-ys4nl]

@@doughesson Hank why do you drink? Why do you roll smoke? Why must you live out the songs that you wrote?

[@fredmoore8661]

True.

[@1w598]

I've never heard this song in my life.

[@YOUTUBEfucku]

Respect to all of our Southern Outlaws and patriots in 2024.

[@noelsteele]

Greetings from The Heart of Dixie! 🤘

[@curlycindy]

Amen! I wasn't born there but I was no doubt born with their thinking of love of this country and what I believed justice was and what I had to do to get by in life.

[@noelsteele]

Many of us are just as proud now as they were back then. I'm happy to know my northern brothers and sisters are the same!@@curlycindy

[@ironjesi]

Just wait until you read about what he's said about your dear leader.

[@brandilowe9584]

This is a great song still in 2024

[@austinedwards2792]

This was my grandpa’s favorite song no matter what he was doing if it came on the radio he had it up as loud as it would go. They played it at his funeral back in September of 21 and I play this song everyday. The only video I have with his voice in it is him dancing and singing to this song

[@dalna8220]

Great memories! Thanks for sharing! Makes me smile.

[@beunbad]

Sorry for your loss. It’s good you keep your Grandfather’s memory alive.

[@TC-qe4if]

I would love to hear it. miss my grandpa. much love. 👍

[@darrellmay4502]

God bless both of You!,.✨

[@remiejames]

That's a beautiful memory.

[@loyalcompoundx]

I remember headed off camping with my step-dad, he had a whole bunch of burnt CDs; and when I picked the one that said "Sandstorm" on it, the 5th track was Copperhead Road. I'll never forget driving through the mountains listening to this legendary tune. The strums to me, are like a melody of freedom. Idk why. But it is.

[@dillonhelms7810]

This song just brings out the drunk outlaw

[@austincoz364]

That's a savage ass memory. Hell yeah. Your step dad has good taste

[@emilysport275]

Good song

[@stephaniebowling1051]

That feeling in our chest when this song plays? That's your Scots-Irish ancestors calling us

[@jameshendrix3385]

Hell yeah I feel the same way

[@BobWadley-gq4hl]

As a Great , Great Grandson of the Confederacy. Family members served during that War ...on both sides and a Veteran myself of 20 plus years , this song strikes a chord like no other has or ever could . Our family roots are buried in the Appalachians .

[@user-tc6yx1mi1i]

Who couldn't love Steve Earl?!❤

[@user-gy6uc1hz8p]

He not only is cute but kicks butt as a rocker

[@Daughter-of-an-outlaw]

I know right!❤ BTW it's "Earle"

[@elijahskyeagle5651]

This is just one of those songs that come around very rarely and can never be forgotten

[@donavonbain4332]

"Come around very rarely" bro! This is heart

[@donavonbain4332]

😉

[@babboon5764]

Best thing Steve Earl ever did. Best thing the Pogues (who are his backing band on this) ever did too. Both have done other good stuff for sure. But......... Sometimes you do something so good you can't better it. Hell of a thing.

[@AmbitousStylez]

Stevies my hero i freaking love this guy

[@gillrowley7264]

Such a terrific song.

[@patriciajrs46]

This is another song that has stood the test of time, and will continue to do so!! Love Steve Earle.

[@Davidballofficalmusic.]

Hello How are you doing Thanks for your support ❤️❤️❤️

[@elisabethlewis6084]

Hello James r u another lonely man too?

[@kevincarscadden3330]

@@elisabethlewis6084 Steve’s Guitar Town

[@jakemandude7974]

Jesus loves you and died on the cross for your sins and if you believe in Him and accept Him as your Lord and savior you are saved. (John 3:16)

[@mikewilliams172]

Hello how are you doing

[@agustintellez136]

Spirit of America. 2024 still strong. 🇺🇸

[@Gr0nt_Skegg]

Spirit of America is getting stronger and angrier by the day.

[@LindaMoose-hq8ht]

White and loving it

[@RobertNorton-xe8zx]

Grew up in the mountains of West Virginia listening to this .What’s moonshine?

[@opencurtains9323]

turns boys in to mean is what it is bub

[@dwb1904]

My Momma is from west by God Virginia!!!!🤘

[@freakingabagool3510]

“Hello, am John Country from West Virginia oblast, what is popular American alcohols?” yeah nah, you ain’t welcome

[@curlycindy]

My family goes way back in time to the hills of Tazewell, VA. Being from Scotland since 1725 they probably saw plenty of change in this country. I've thought many times I could see they were making moonshine too.

[@user-gy6uc1hz8p]

MOONSHINE in WVA. meant the biggest moon shining usually in the winter, but in today"s world it is a concoction made up of corn or wheat. You should never try it alone. sometimes it can burn your throat and also make you feel all of a sudden very warm inside, but if it is the purist stuff then it will look and taste like water. never drink it when your hot .and you should be sitting down when drinking it because it carries a wallop!!!!!!!!!!!! personally, i have never tried the stuff, just what i have heard.

[@ShikiraPressley]

Bluegrass a Goidelic Copperhead music phenomenen, we must never lose touch with our true CELTIC roots. Love this number by the ONE and ONLY Steve Earle.

[@murrayjennex1377]

makes me want to clog!!!

[@beammeup8654]

I have often called this "Celtic Rock". Another good one AC/DC "It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n roll". CELTIC ROCK....think about it. (and that's a hard "k", children, not a soft "s" pronunciation on Celtic!!! I don't give a damn what the Boston basketball team says!!!)

[@mikewilliams172]

Hello

[@okhockey1965]

I’m 15 this was my dad’s favourite song he passed away recently and hearing this song again brings back so many memories miss you dad

[@slavaukraine5117]

♥️

[@bionicman6969]

My Dad died a few years back, he loved this song too, he'd strum this song on his old Gibson guitar, and he sang this song and many others with all his heart. Cherish the memory of your dad bro, we are only here for a short time.

[@telephonic]

Sorry for your loss.

[@dragonmansasson5815]

Sorry for your loss Buddy. You hang in there.

[@danamichelle1290]

I'm so sorry for your loss. This song reminds me of all the stories I heard about my great grandfather, who I never met. These songs are timeless and unforgettable, hold on to them! ❤❤❤

[@jasonp5423]

Still listening Semper Fi! Golf 2/3 2004-2010 Played this shit LOUD AF at Mackie Hall on MCBH, with a cold beer in hand with my brothers!

[@johnmiller4617]

I don’t know who chose the actors for the video but they were all so real. Looked like real Appalachian folk. Great photography too.

[@user-kp1sg8ml6n]

@johnmiller4617 I think the guy is Tom Beringer. Google cast members. I recognized him.

[@julieporter7805]

I just love the opening of this song, that Scot-Irish style with the pipe sounds. The whole song is great but that opening gives me chills everytime I hear it.

[@vibestakeswalls736]

Yeah

[@texasrebelsoul1102]

agreed. i feel the same way in part because the scot-irish moved across the atlantic and settled in hillbilly mountain country (W Virginia, Kentucky) like they came from. nice to be able to appreciate your heritage and not be attacked for it as being not politically correct

[@julieporter7805]

@@texasrebelsoul1102 There's never anything wrong with celebrating your heritage. There had never been anything wrong with it. But what is wrong is insisting that yours is the best, your are or should be more superior than others because of that heritage, and others are subhuman, don't add or have anything of value, and shouldn't celebrate theirs.

[@texasrebelsoul1102]

@@julieporter7805 well said

[@davidlindsey2993]

Appalachian music

[@timcross9815]

This song defined clearly how the Vietnam war ended one way of thought and way of life and ushered in another.

[@walt8609]

Tim Cross the end of moonshine where I grew up was 1973 when the sugar price freeze was lifted. and it go expensive. then it was made for tradition sake and not extra money

[@steveross8965]

We've been growing in the Santa Cruz mountains since i've been alive. Now in Nevada it's recently been voted legal. Those of us that have been up and running for years are way ahead of everyone else on this Nevada gold mine. Recreational sales start in 2018 and we are already set up. American bidness

[@boofx931]

Tim Cross

[@andydavis9696]

you are correct..

[@Wunel]

Tim Cross Take this beautiful song. Listen to "I was only 19" by Redgum, it is the classic Australian rock version. Those 2 songs define the Vietnam experience, totally different songs but equally powerful if you just listen to the lyrics. "And can you tell me, Doctor, why I still can't get to sleep? And why the Channel Seven chopper chills me to my feet? And what's this rash that comes and goes? Can you tell me what it means? God help me...I was only 19..."

[@gonancy]

If you're driving around Tennessee and smell cucumbers, don't get out of your car to whiz. There's nests of Copperhead snakes in the area.

[@billjenkins5693]

I once lived at a place in N.C. exactly like this, and I called it Copperhead Road because of this song.

[@clout8582]

my grandfather and I used to blast this everywhere we went, he passed away july 14, 2019 and i’m listening to it everyday in memory of him💔

[@macha9082]

My condolences to you and your family.

[@KutsaiChan]

I'm so sorry for your loss! It sounds like you two were super close ❤ I'm sure whenever you're driving somewhere listening to this, he's right there riding with you ❤❤❤

[@redneck_auto_tech]

My deepest condolences to you and you family may he rest forever in peace

[@raoulduke3770]

I just listened to it in memory of him also

[@lauriemitchell2139]

So sorry...How cool was Gramps tho!

[@michelangelociraci388]

This song makes me feel like I lived in a Place I've never been, met people I never Heard about and being part of American community. Love Usa from Italy

[@fooddude8739]

He’s an excellent storyteller. Yes he makes you feel like you are part of the song.

[@johnadams7678]

Check out Chris knight

[@jtjones4081]

@@johnadams7678 I lived through the Viet Nam era. Charlie was the NVA. You learn how to boobytrap. Bootlegging is bootlegging. Used to be white lightning. This songs about growing weed in the hills. The whole state of Tennessee only had 2 helicopters, one of which was always broke down. Been to Haydenberg Ridge TN years ago. The folks that used to make moonshine were growing weed just to survive. They weren't greedy or getting rich. Just surviving the only way they knew how.

[@valeriebaker4834]

Very cool! Come on over! From - Alabama, USA!

[@wombat-ut4hl]

John Lee Pettimore Sr ran moonshine in the Great Depression. That is why he was buying yeast and copper line. The revenue/revenuer man is trying to arrest him for selling whiskey without paying tax. "Revenue" as in Internal Revenue Service, he's a type of tax collector. He headed up the holler with everything he had - meaning he went into the "hollow", the valley where Pettimore lived. His son, John Lee Pettimore Jr, followed the tradition and ran whiskey in a big-block Dodge, a former police car with a big engine that he bought at auction. Pettimore Jr and his brother rebuilt the engine to make it more powerful. Something went wrong on his trip to Knoxville; maybe he was arrested, but since we can metaphorically smell the whiskey burning, I'd guess he crashed trying to escape police and died. John Lee Pettimore III, the singer, volunteered for the Army on his birthday. He could have done so at age 17 with parental consent, or 18 without parental consent. He did two tours of duty, meaning he spent two years actually in Vietnam. Since U.S. troops pulled out in 1972, that means he arrived no later than 1970, so he was born in 1953 at the latest. He could have arrived as early as 1965 or even earlier, meaning that the earliest he was likely born would be 1947. Pettimore III came home from Vietnam and, having presumably been exposed to drug use in the Army, decided to revive the family business by planting marijuana and using ideas from the Vietkong ("Charlie") to protect the holler from anybody who wanted to snoop. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is using a helicopter to figure out what he's doing. Maybe seeing a helicopter reminds him of military helicopters in Vietnam, because the next line says that he wakes up screaming like he's in Vietnam again. Just thought I'd explain it all in clear and alternate wordings, because I can imagine that some of the jargon might be difficult to pick up in a second language.

[@safarabiglake3039]

Every beat hits the rhythm now this is music that rocks!!!!!!

[@andrewhill7071]

Steve WROTE more great songs than you would believe!!!

[@MarilynSharpGraben-qi5oe]

I am absolutely sure you are correct.

[@brickbybrick8243]

No one can ever replace this song, it's one of a kind. And it will always be reminberd

[@redneckroy8947]

106 folsk, and I'm thr first to see the joke

[@andrewdormer980]

​@@redneckroy8947fhryrtt

[@V0rtexM]

Miss these times. Best yrs of my life

[@brickbybrick8243]

I agree@@V0rtexM

[@26101976bdm]

I guess that is English somewhere. Leave your cousins alone hahaha

[@sonniewrench8424]

This is an absolute classic that will last forever.

[@marythomas8250]

7i67766

[@JoelMartinez-ed2yq]

u dnt kno

[@OnoratoRestorations]

Yes

[@urmedusa84]

This what made money for immigrant Americans for years and still to this day! Survival! I miss these stories.

[@dghfarm1974]

Copperhead Road is a real road here in Johnson County, TN. People keep stealing the road signs though.

[@williamjesse8357]

Yea buddy we are ! Great song and true story !

[@joshuarice5577]

By far and away a true American classic.

[@an0ana]

I am a lover of many kinds of music from classical to metal to trance, but this stuff hits differently. This is pure gold!

[@bobprescott]

great tune having bud

[@an0ana]

@@bobprescott I never smoked it, but I bet it would be :D

[@bobprescott]

@@an0ana i don't understand

[@an0ana]

I thought you meant pot, not the beer. Sorry for the confusion ♥

[@mypronouniswtf5559]

I went to raves in the 90's my buddy who promoted several,I backed a few with cash (insurance was needed along many things,hall rental,warehouse rentals)..I love Country Western,Rock of all era and you got it Trance(love a lot of remixes)...I even like Jazz and the Blues,rarely listen to those but still like them,usually Christmas time I get the feel for them.. Oddly as a car guy I just stick with classic Chrysler products(Mopar) 60's Dodge Charger's,70's Cuda's,Super Bee's etc...I love all types of music but one type of car.I love cruising in them with my music blasting,I have a modern hidden system in a few of them..Nothing better than driving and listening to the radio and hearing the big block Dodge V8 rumble! We have music somewhat in common and I bet I am way older than you lol..early 50's but look young & fit..Happily married and 4 kids... Have a Great Summer&Life! Remember when you feel down blast some uplifting music!! It helps!

[@jonathanbender7594]

I actually grew up on copperhead road and this song is more truth than you would think! This song reminds me of those days when mountain justice was real and life was simpler.

[@jeremymcclary3901]

You brah, you Ozarks too? (LOL)

[@fasteddie1257]

Top side of Alabama to and from Tennessee.

[@rufnek476]

Seems a lot more simple and effective, think we need to get back to those principles

[@tweetuums]

The song is about Northeast Tennessee and the Smokeys not Arkansas and the Ozarks

[@jeremymcclary3901]

@@tweetuums I realize this , and hope you realize that the majority of the earliest settlers in the Ozarks have DEEP and FOUNDATOINAL roots that began in TN & KY, therefore those spaces are ALSO SPECIAL to us.

[@garyjohnson9505]

Springsteen could NEVER touch this!! Best country rock tune ever!!

[@coups119]

Springsteen ain't the Earle, but I love both of them!

[@John-lf8mf]

Yeah Im still listening to it April 20 2024...still drinking it and smoking it too

[@mawvaughn942]

This song reminds me of my brother John , Vietnam vet, woods dweller, pot grower...RIP brother

[@agentorange81]

Grandfather, ran liquor , great uncle scout in Vietnam taught dad to farm , and I'm still on the same land , southeast Kentucky

[@russellwyatt9693]

Me to buddy eastern ky

[@nicolinadoe6427]

What thenfuck I didn’t know he died Glad to see the legend in Boulder before we turned into dystopian society

[@russellwyatt9693]

He is not dead still alive today

[@clintoncampbell236]

They were the last of a type of people that are no longer with us, and I miss them.

[@emkkahn]

This is one of the most AMERICAN songs ever.... And I LOVE it! Just sayin....

[@dannahinojosa1934]

Murican!

[@shanna6169]

and east coast canadian. I grew up with this playing in the house and can still hear it when i go back.

[@astherielleloella-ximena402]

@@shanna6169 didn't think Canadian listen to country music

[@theusaftechguy]

And yet somehow it has 60K downvotes. I don't understand why. I think if you want to dislike a video you must list a reason why.

[@edgetransit1131]

false, listen to true american by hulk hogan

[@1929modelagirl]

I still love Steve Earle, still crank his songs every opportunity. He has paid in grief for everything he ever did. Still has 'that' voice❤

[@shirleypoplo-ej7lz]

Love country music when it’s real and Steve Earl is REAL !!

[@Daughter-of-an-outlaw]

Earle.... it's got a "E" at the end of his name

[@bradheath4200]

Phenomenal song! Ive had the honor of working as a gas/oil pipeline inspector till I retired a few years ago. Seeing the embodiment of "Copperhead Road" in a few locals always made me smile. Country folks making a living the best they can. Thats grass roots America. I wish I could load up and do it again.

[@joegustavson5623]

Did he pass away

[@satanicpanic1313]

Once in awhile there comes a song that will stand alone forever! This will be one of those!

[@GoRose]

This is one of my go to songs

[@N21X]

I love this song. I feel it in my bones. I was in Basic training, two days after my 18th birthday in 1985.. I volunteered because I knew I wasn’t going to graduate and had no idea what to do with my life. I became a Cobra Crew Chief and it changed my life.

[@n9zmn]

Great song. Great music and story. Also my favorite line dance number to Thunderfoot.

[@amberl3305]

@@N21X great story! I hope you're doing well 🙂

[@jayhickey5012]

Damn straight son.

[@josephfitzgibbon7565]

Im from Knoxville tn and can still get some good homemade moonshine

[@kellyembrey6321]

Yes I’m 👂 listening too this day & Every day I am ❤

[@FAFO1984]

One of the best songs ever written imo. Always loved this song.

[@minmatenx]

I never understood why my mom loved this song so much. I'm an adult now (ugh) and totally get it. Fuck yes

[@bigeddaboss773]

This is a classic that will never die.

[@1w598]

Never heard it in my life.

[@simonjones3845]

Excellent song.

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@1w598 Now you have!

[@roberthill1114]

@@1w598 ,p

[@gregorymcollins464]

SPECIAL ED EDUCATION

[@sjlovesbread]

My grandpa loved this song. Listening to it reminds me of him. Now I get to share it with a girl I like! Much love from West Virginia!

[@skoolhausrawks9439]

Mr. Steve Earle is an American Treasure. He speakes truth to power until the skies fall and the seas boil.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

I remember when this song came out. It was a monster, played on Rock and Country radio stations at the same time. That is a very rare thing and not often duplicated by anyone.

[@johnnybox8794]

we had a radio show called the outlaw hours every Friday and Saturday night. It started at 9 pm and you could bet by 10 this song was coming on

[@koltoncrane3099]

Well it’s a great song. Newer country tried to add rap or other things and there’s just nothing comparable to this song.

[@markfortier5039]

@@koltoncrane3099 I agree. 2nd time I heard it, I called the station to ask DJ who was it. He obliged. A Ballad for real will be around for decades.

[@johnpatterson4816]

I have a Copperhead Road sign on the door of my man cave

[@inkpearls3364]

My hubby can play & sing the hell outta this!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@andyjohnmann7411]

“ wake up screaming like I’m back over there” shakes me to the core every time.

[@johnhawkins3679]

I appreciate your service. Not for nothing, your fellow countrymen ,such as myself, are here for you

[@Kate-jt6yp]

Know the feeling.

[@rhondavaughanthompson6777]

It affects many of us exactly the same way! 💯

[@SynchronizorVideos]

Such an underrated line of this iconic song.

[@highlordinquisitor4882]

I hate the sound of choppers

[@DylonMclemore]

2024🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦my grandpa brought me up on this 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯💯💯 ouuuue 2024 let’s goo ❤️ RIP DALE 🇨🇦💯❤️

[@user-il3tt5mz2t]

First time I heard this with with my pops when I was about 12 I'm 43, it puts me back with him RIP Dad. love ya

[@klaus8910]

Both a 60, 80s, and 90s song at the same time. Masterpiece

[@user-mv2xm4oj1s]

Yes. An absolute classic. A masterpiece. Written and performed.. This song will never get old.

[@shirleyneff6780]

💫

[@MarilynSharpGraben-qi5oe]

Back when Charlie never put sugar in anyone's gas tank.

[@beverlydiltz2604]

This song is a legend. It will never die.

[@stanley4200]

He'll yeah still listening in 2024

[@user-cq6dg6ql9j]

This songs make me miss living in the south. Less complication, more humble people who are grateful for what they have and don't complain about what they don't have.

[@aaronmcconkey6448]

Yeah and very hard to unbrain wash.

[@Claymor621]

Erik M Me too. In fact I'm thinking of moving back to Berkshire, it's hectic up here in Barnsley.

[@Tarhunna]

It's a better bloody beer in Barnsley.

[@Claymor621]

Tarhunna True, that's because of the climate.

[@murrayjennex1377]

yeah, I was born and raised in the Ozarks, been gone a long time because I can't make a living there as an engineer and professor but I will say my students love hearing tales of the hill folk and a simpler place

[@karlfluegel]

Love a song that has a story with a haunting melody. This band rocks!

[@infinikki]

Check out "The Guitar" by Guy Clark

[@alishaparker315]

Same same

[@thebadguy2205]

Yes ofcourse 👍🏻

[@RYANCANDLERWARRHORSE13]

Steve earl never gets old an his jams are the blood line of Americans. Bless you good sir

[@YewrinePish]

This was my first favourite song. I was 4 when I first heard it. My grandfather was in Nam 67-69

[@gregshea1018]

Probably the best country rock song ever...

[@johngalt827]

Exactly this was my thought a minute ago.

[@TGower]

Greg Shea this ain't country

[@Rainfish9]

+Trever G why not?

[@damonmorgan8624]

Greg Shea Yea this is way more country than what they call country today

[@gregshea1018]

In Australia we have a genuine old school and very popular country singer...Lee Kernaghan...He does a very good cover..It doesn't quite have the angst of the original.. It got a fair bit of airplay here back in the day.

[@cottoncandy1668]

This song should be added to America history

[@kevinpointing9967]

Alongside Brandon's aviators

[@stevenrobbins7402]

It sure is my family's history. Family comes from Caryville/Knoxville/clinchmore and that's how we made our living for a loooooong time.

[@thehermitdruid]

I’m Canadian and this song is American history to me lmao

[@stevenrobbins7402]

@@thomasroquemore9011 some will never know. They'll never know the feeling of a big a** tomato worm down their back either.🤣

[@mikesetzer5392]

@@stevenrobbins7402 holding down maggie valley over here.

[@shawnpilgrim2355]

This was posted 14 years ago… What’s crazy is 14 years ago I was line dancing to this at Billy Bobs. 259M views later. Thats crazy.

[@user-nf7lw7io3m]

86 still live 😂😂😂😂🌏🌎🌍

[@trajoda]

Still one of the greatest country rock songs ever

[@glaxko2]

I need more country rock. Recommendations?

[@peteshallcross787]

@@glaxko2 Glad you asked! I'm 64, have a lot but I'll start with Old97's who we are going to see soon. Try songs, Murder(or a heart attack), Nineteen, Time bomb for starters. Also Poco, You better think twice and Grand Junction and Ozark Mountain Daredevils, If you want to get to Heaven. Enjoy and give me your opinion!

[@RedEyeBuck]

@@peteshallcross787 hey Pete thanks for the suggestions. A good friend of mines last name from college was Shallcross. He was from PA.

[@pammcmonigle6061]

Yeah, it’s straight Outlaw Rock! I love to watch all the reactions from this amazing tune. People from every walks of life love it. Moonshine is just another part of our history, and the real stuff would only take a small bit and knock you down. I use to always keep some in my fridge with some fruit in it so it wouldn’t burn so bad going down. The real stuff will catch on fire, that’s how you know it’s real. Great tune. Will love it forever!

[@coltlovett4657]

@@glaxko2 KOE WETZEL

[@jbelden36]

Granddaddy got his moonshine still all busted up and drained by Sheriff Bob 'kickass' Jenkins when he lived in Kentucky near the Tennessee line back in the day.

[@marilyntarrance6999]

Ky. gal here ! Still have stills here . Lol

[@bellator3691]

My uncle ran shine from FL to GA to KY to MS his whole life. Fake, hollow fenders on his 1949 Ford would be filled with shine. Caught twice, did time. Died in 1998. Taught me to knife fight. One of my hero's.USMC, Retired

[@eddieandcara]

Be Careful with your posts Sister,,,,,,, [>

[@sheilaBoyd1124]

Was that southern Kentucky? Anywhere near a place called Corbin? Our land and my uncle's land met on top the mountain. Uncle had his stills, Daddy just made sure they were not on our side of the line. But he drank it....some.

[@austinbruce2422]

my folks ran shine through Kentucky Owyhee half of my family ran through Georgia. crazy how little I knew but still always felt listening to this

[@bearpowers166]

This song reminds me of my Aunt Mabel and Uncle White who lived in valleys of Tennessee and Uncle White had a little whiskey makes my business in the back😊

[@avavincent9481]

This is the song that got me listening to Steve, probably good 20+ years and still a favorite. We as Southern folks are long known for storytelling at its best. Myself have sat on a couple porches in rocking chairs listening with crickets and cicadas tell their stories too. I'm 70.

[@borisbadinov3470]

We have our share of Moonshiners in the mountains of SW Va. They are not a problem. Neither are those who grow pot. Meth is the problem.

[@stihlthomas1617]

Ain't man

[@willquick5090]

Same here in indiana

[@cheffgucci5423]

Shoot your local meth dealer

[@jellebean545]

Listen to the song man, the problem is cops.

[@cheffgucci5423]

Jelle Bean it’s a joke the original saying is shoot your local heroin dealer, and the problem ain’t the cops

[@natestorm194]

I had a Pap like the man in the video. He taught me to weld at about 5 and to ride horses at about 1. He was from Salt Lick Kentucky. He fought for this country and lived for his family. He left this earthly plane this year. I hope he made it back down to Copperhead Road. RIP RBP.

[@Stacie45]

My Pop left this year too. When he was young he spent some time in SE Asia, Airborne, Army Special Forces. I wouldn't be surprised if they made small talk while they were waiting in line at The Gate. Merry Christmas-

[@jonstevenson4062]

Rip your dad. I lost mine too bro. I'm in Oz. My dad was same also. We are all now hard core. Peace bro.

[@natestorm194]

blessings

[@natestorm194]

thanks for that. he was an amazing story teller, so i am sure he had em laughing.

[@saulreyes2976]

Salt lick ? Not to far from Lexington

[@eldiablo2044]

One of the best songs of all time of any genre

[@kaylawatson6832]

Reminds me of the good days growing up. 🧡

[@charlienewman6332]

Daughters wedding is next week. This is one of the songs she picked for her dance. Rather proud

[@kennyhall2118]

Stay together Forever!

[@GoRose]

Awesome to hear:)

[@benayres2706]

Best wishes Charlie

[@samyboy7489]

God you raised her right congrats friend!

[@seriouslyfolks]

I hope you folks had a fantastic time.

[@tonsoffun580]

One of my brother's favorite tunes. Played it at his funeral for him/us. RIP Freddy boy!

[@belindaloux8354]

Sorry

[@jonharrison3114]

@@belindaloux8354you sound like you killed him😅

[@billdowdy6929]

2:00 😢m⁰,xxxxfffffgy

[@billdowdy6929]

​@@jonharrison3114 ❤

[@an0ana]

I'm so sorry for your loss ♥♥

[@kevinrackley6046]

Much respect for the mountain people, things have changed,but there is still a code on those mountains.

[@kevinrackley6046]

You just go up there and wander around.

[@user-jh1jg4wl3u]

Still Loving it..Nothing Better than riding Dirt Roads and Playing Loud Steve Earle..

[@waltertaylor5395]

This old veteran loves this song. It's an old style story song like you used to hear in authentic country music. Brings life to the characters. Best line in the song" they draft the white trash first".

[@rebeccamccann8710]

I’m in my mid-60’s now…had two older brothers in Vietnam at the same time, one Navy and one Army. Then years later I married an Air Force Vietnam vet. The beginning of this song reminds me of my brother TJ who was a helicopter door gunner

[@Texan1981]

First, thanks for your service! Also, I couldn’t agree more about the storytelling aspect, and I’m glad you said authentic country music (referring to the old stuff). You nailed that. Johnny Cash is my favorite, and when I hear this great song, his storytelling ability reminds me of Cash.

[@billgonzales8978]

my rother servd in Nam he learned a thing or two in vietnam

[@elainehiggins8952]

Ever listen to 1814 battle of new Orleans? I bet you like it too. Big John, Tennessee Stud... more really great ones.

[@rockstarofredondo]

It’s true. Dodge it every time, boys.

[@blumobean]

Just imagine, county, rock, and Scottish music 100's of years old. Fantastic!

[@lyndadobbins2360]

I totally agree 😆

[@michellehall2076]

Oh geez u really hit the nail on the head. I have black Scott in my ancestors and does have that rhythm.

[@ericbush3399]

That's were all the Appalachian mountain folk came from.

[@michaelpayne6237]

If we don't fight back this way of life is gone.

[@sterlingarcher1775]

Or Irish.

[@anneunsworth4304]

Loving this still in2024.still loving this.❤❤❤❤❤rock on.

[@kevinwolf5193]

Never heard this song before and I am 66 years young

[@user-fo3jd6lb4n]

What

[@seanmackenzie8726]

Why not? , where have you been since before 2014 c'mon man pay attn: please

[@user-kp1sg8ml6n]

@kevinwolf5193 I’m almost 70 and I think it has to do with where one grows up, ethnicity, etc. My dad was Italian so I pretty much know all of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin songs. And other Italian artists some may not know are Italian line Tony Bennett and Frankie Lane. A predominantly white, Irish/Italian hosing project. I was the first kid on my block that absolutely loved the black bands back then. David Ruffin and the Temptations, The Four Tops, etc. I blew the muffler in my ’73 Pontiac LeMans passing a car on a double yellow line while listening to ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’. I had 8 cylinders and a need for speed. Same song many moons later,singing along, came to a strong line in a verse and thought the poor on the poor lady going in the opposite direction, windows down, almost had a stroke!

[@airsoftshooter6358]

im 16 and im playing this song and it badass song

[@crusadershuakbar]

good lad , i`ll have you cooking the good shit in no time

[@MonteSisson-yz1hs]

Are you still listening at age 23?

[@michaelulbricht9438]

Steve's a master of the Outlaw Country genre. Tells a great story while playing an absolutely amped up melody. A real talent!

[@darrellmay4502]

Shine runners!

[@sooziem3610]

He didn't write nor sing it first. There is actually another verse which he had to cut out because this song is about a young lady being bad ass. Look up Amy' N Me. The lyrics are way better.

[@michaelulbricht9438]

Soozie M, Steve Earle wrote and sang the original Copperhead Road. Amy N' Me just added another verse. Also, it's big "block" Dodge; not big black. I thought it was a fine cover of this Steve Earle classic. Always make sure to give proper credit to the original artist, because it's the proper thing to do, and major record labels aren't known for their kindness when it comes to copyright infringement. Take care!

[@joedematteo7090]

Odd for a guy to be a master of a genre he personally hates. He’s a pretentious junkie. Nothing outlaw about that.

[@sooziem3610]

@@michaelulbricht9438 I stand corrected. Great song.

[@dyingices21st]

I'm listening in the UK hell yeah ❤❤

[@rinaticson390]

Who is not listening in 2024. I expect no likes 😂