The Highwaymen - Highwayman American Outlaws (Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990) | REACTION

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[@normamcgillis4983]

the sailor was Kris Kristofferson, the dam builder was Waylon Jennings - this group is truly made up of giants

[@codexdelux]

Yeah it does put the super in super-group :D

[@LibertarianJRT]

Waylon Jennings just passed away a few days ago.

[@codexdelux]

@@LibertarianJRTholyshit! may his memory always be a blessing.

[@jonathanwalkeer97]

Waylon passed in 2002

[@lilsamm-cq3sl]

Yeah, he passed in 2002, i don't know what he was on about 4 months ago, just passed sway, it was 2002

[@betsybabf748]

One of the best songs ever. Waylon was amazing. No one today compares to him.

[@lindanorris2455]

RIGHT ON!

[@kurtschmidt9760]

I agree betsy

[@andycovel9521]

Couldn't agree more

[@mike650r]

You have probably heard Waylon Jennings sing and didn't know it. Waylon sang the theme song to the Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol Boys).

[@Bubblez68]

a lot of folks dont know this fact...lol

[@dalcaY]

The dam builder is Waylon Jennings. He is an icon. Quite possibly the greatest combination of singer, songwriter and musician to ever do it. He's someone you need to dive into. "Lukenbach Texas" is a great song

[@johnr6438]

The song is about past lives/ reincarnation. Wild subject matter for country folk. One of the best groups to ever form.

[@wbnewell2012]

Waylon Jennings was in Buddy Holly's band and was supposed to be on the plane that went down. But traded seats with someone. He always felt guilty after the fact that it wasn't him.

[@UtopiaTX]

The Johnny Cash part always brings a tear to my eyes and that was true even before he died. Maybe because the other guys are talking about something that already happened and Cash is singing of a future event but the poetry of the spirit finding rest or becomming a aingle drop of rain hits me in the feels.

[@chuckhouse5179]

The line up was, Willie Nelson then Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and finally Johnny Cash. Yes all 4 are super mega ultra stars.

[@chroniclesofanamateur]

There will always be Criminals, Servicemen, Engineers, and Pioneers, no matter the fates of individuals taking up these roles over the centuries. They’ll always be around.

[@jenniferlessard5798]

2nd guy(sailor) is Kris Kristopherson--singer/songwriter and the 3rd guy(Dam Builder) is Waylon Jennings who is the Step-Grandfather of Struggle Jennings. Fun fact. Also Waylon was the guitarist of Buddy Holly's and he gave up his seat on the airplane to the Big Bopper, and that airplane crashed and killed Buddy HOlly and the others on it.

[@Dana-fy8bg]

Written by the great Jimmy Webb. Refers to writing this after a night of “professional drinking” and dreaming about being a highwayman chased by the police. He says he woke up and began writing The Highwayman. He recorded it in 1977, followed by Glen Campbell in 1978 with a 1979 release. But this SuperGroup made it a Hit.

[@pennybarr3391]

Their legends are still alive.

[@NativeTexan-fm5dy]

Great reaction. First singer: Willie Nelson; Second singer: Kris Kristofferson; Third singer: Waylon Jennings; Fourth singer: Johnny Cash. Yes, each one a superstar in his own right.

[@BetsySchiller-sj2sm]

It's Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Chris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. I went to this concert in West Palm Beach and it was the best concert ever! They sound even better 8n person and put on a great show. ❤

[@mcdan84]

The 1st verse is Willie. Second is Kris. 3rd is Waylon. 4th is Johnny. I'm blown away that people can mix up these guys voices.

[@kimking6036]

All these men are friends. Kris Kristofferson is also a song writer. He wrote Sunday Morning Coming Down. Kris brought the song to Johnny by flying a helicopter and landing it on Johnny's land. No one knew who Kris was then. But Johnny took the demo tape and preformed the song on his TV show.

[@amandajames3914]

So the 3rd man who sung was Waylon Jennings (Struggle Jennings grandfather)

[@Wickedtruth307]

All the greats this son will always have a special place in my heart.

[@kathrynhlavac-sb7ny]

These are giants of music. This brings me tears when I hear it. Willie is the only alive now. But they are still around and around…..❤

[@cookiespringerle7224]

Kris Kristofferson is still alive!

[@benitojuarez6168]

I love this song so much.

[@SickGirlRocks]

Waylon Jennings is probably a name you’ve heard Kris Kristofferson not a spectacular singer but he’s written songs for everybody in every genre and his songs are spectacularly famous like me, and Bobby McGee sung by Janis Joplin

[@CaptainSpaulding48]

The singer that is in your thumbnail is Waylon Jennings he sings the theme some from the dukes of hazzard…good ole boys and the other guy is Kris kristofferson (I probably misspelled that) he is an actor he was in blade with Wesley snipes among others

[@reneehoughton6687]

Absolute legends! Thank you for this reaction.

[@briangregory8223]

"I think so sir"... what a line. Yes!

[@improperbostonian6722]

They are singing about their spirits their souls going on in the after life.

[@carolehall1000]

FYI: Waylon Jennings, the "dam builder", is Struggle Jennings grandpa!

[@davidjennings1771]

Mr. Boyd all of these Highwaymen did as you said, they Worked Hard until they were Recognized! They all wrote, sang and entertained for all they were worth. Fear not this Rabbit hole. As The Highwaymen, maybe three albums of pure bliss. Individually hundreds of songs recorded. In concert they sang most of their own stuff and covered tons more of great songs by others. You're a lucky Man to discover these Super Stars.... The Amelas One

[@gafderci]

I'm so happy you've found the Highwaymen! I highly recommend "City of New Orleans" from this same concert.

[@carltuckerson7718]

This is a great song man. You hadn't heard this? Goosebumps at 6:00 AM.

[@azerkahn]

Classic Song. Classic Consert.

[@user-wr4we8ou8o]

1825!!! Each man depicts a spirit of living on the edge!!

[@alwaysdriveing]

To me it has always meant the manly spirit of adventure is still alive. The spirit that has driven men for all of history.

[@graygato]

One of my favorite songs. Mr. Boyd, I love your smile when the song clicks

[@cwby2854]

another Jimmy Webb masterpiece....

[@Uncle-Charlie]

The spirits will never die!

[@budrospadre]

Beautiful song.

[@California_LOVE554]

I love that song❤

[@Brandi6666]

Yes reincarnation🤘❤️you did a waylon song about a month ago. He was the dam builder

[@marlakay]

Excellent recommendation!! Love Waylons voice

[@Ozarkprepper643]

Waylon and Willie we're good friends. And their families often toured together.

[@Morgaine]

Waylon and Willie were an iconic Country duo. They toured together often. My favorite Waylon song "don't you think this Outlaw thing is out of hand" Waylon & Willie inspired the term Outlaw Country.

[@changlyn100]

The guy you don't recognize is Kris Kristofferson. The guy who sung about the damn is Waylon Jennings.

[@ttrails1]

This song was written by Jimmy Webb after he had a very vivid dream about having past lives. It never took off for him but then The Highwaymen super group covered it and it took flight.

[@budgiefriend]

This song also infers the unspoken grief, felt by those left behind.

[@mattwitwicki1387]

It’s great to have you back fully reviewing music again..as I watched your video that suggested your channel might need to go away. You are the best at doing what you do here..the most intelligent takes and good thoughtful reviews. Thanks.

[@cosmicodyssey3382]

This song is one of my favorites

[@statusaeswave2979]

Because your soul never dies and returns many time until . . . .

[@michaelfarmer966]

Dam Builder Waylon Jennings sang theme song, played that same guitar opening The Dukes of Hazzard. He was also rhe narrator. His widow is Jessi Colter...I'm Not Lisa. She wrote Storms Never Last to/for/about Waylon. It was also a big hit for Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show. Waylon did Luckenbach Texas (The Basics of Love) which mentions Willie and Waylon and the boys. The Schooner Sailor is legendary singer/songwriter Kris Kristopherson. And, of course you already know about Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.

[@arnoldwinkler395]

The one who sang about the dam is Waylon Jennings the Grandfather of Struggle Jennings

[@katkat-fm3wj]

I don't believe in reincarnation, but I really like this song.

[@Pronzini1]

The gentleman who was the damn builder was the late and very great Waylon Jennings...the man could sing!!!

[@debbers]

The other two are Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson, and yes they were a SUPERGROUP! You are right on, right away, yes, it's about reincarnation! My favorite line is, or I may become a single drop of rain, but I will remain! Great reaction Mr LBoyd!

[@lindanorris2455]

WAYLON WOULD WALK ON STAGE AND THE LADIEA WOULD GO CRAZY! HE WAS SOOOOOOOOOOO WONDERFUL!

[@jadefire2817]

As others have commented the 3rd gentleman is Mr. Waylon Jennings. Quit possibly one of the greatest singers in country. You have *SO* got to check out his catalog now!! Try "Ramblin' Man" or even his version of "Turn the Page" (made famous by Seger) Loved your reaction so much , and that you "got it" A lot of people don't.

[@chargedlt1]

It’s Waylon bro! Dig into his music.

[@lostinlasvegas1946]

The concept...the spirit if you will.

[@Pronzini1]

MrLBoyd - You are very good at interpreting this song.

[@RubyGB]

A highwayman would have plied his trade on coach roads in England so most likely 1700s, the schooner sailing Cape Horn to Mexico most likely 1800s, Hoover Dam was built in the 1900s, and a starship flying across the universe would be sometime in the 2000s (maybe.._).

[@chriselam5581]

4 honky tonk giants, best ever

[@johnokland1652]

Its about the spirit of the outlaw

[@lindanorris2455]

BORN TO LOVE YOU - EARLY WAYLON JENNIGS! YEAH LISTEN TO THE MAN!

[@kylesummers1565]

This would make such a great movie. Peace, Love!!

[@lisamayreed6399]

Ty for reacting❤

[@TonyMitch13]

The guys I was raised on; then in high school I got into Ice Cube & Insane Clown Posse 🤘🏻This is a beautiful tribute song to the hard working men that built the world & beyond.

[@bjs001001]

Great reaction. I think you hit the nail right on the head. Kris Kristofferson is the one who wrote this song. Waylon Jennings is just one of those mount Rushmore country singers.

[@mcdan84]

Verse 3 is Waylon Jennings. An absolute legend.

[@cbobwhite5768]

If you've seen "Blade", Kris Kristofferson played Whistler.

[@flutesong5527]

Bought the CD and the video when I heard this years ago. It is my trip playlist on long rides

[@lindanorris2455]

IT'S ABOUT LEGENDS THAT DO NOT DIE WHEN THEY ARE LOVED AND PLAYED OVER AND OVER AND OVER BY PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME, MR. BOYD.

[@THE-MAD-TECHIE]

You might recognize Kris Kristofferson as Whistler from the Blade movies, He was also a fairly well cast and successful actor in the 70s and 80s including the movie Stagecoach

[@fiveft12]

You could probably do a whole year of reacting to these four individually and collectively. Kris wrote Me and Bobby McGee that was made famous by Janis Joplin. He also wrote Sunday Morning Coming Down that Johnny Cash recorded. You should react to The Highwaymen performing both of those songs at this concert. You will be glad you did.

[@classicrocklady6288]

Check out Sunday Morning Coming Down by Kris Kristopherson ( the sailor).

[@Pronzini1]

Mr. Boys, you did a great job of figuring out this song. Most people do not understand it on the first try. As for the singers, Willie and Johnny you knew. Kris was the best songwriter of them all, BUT the one who everyone loves the best is Waylon Jennings, the man was an incredible talent and personality, and the women loved him, everywhere he went.

[@2299jsimon]

You got it...!

[@2299jsimon]

There will be no more of these guys...they broke the mold.

[@StrongmanTaylor]

Same soul, different lives.

[@leitheparsons1186]

Willie is the only one left. Who would have thought he would out live Toby. The Betty White of country music!

[@cookiespringerle7224]

Kris Kristofferson is still alive!

[@wonderweasle2212]

I think its the spirit of america

[@NoneYaBidness762]

Kris Kristofferson was a Ranger qualified Helo Pilot in the Army back in his early life.

[@tinagardner9015]

Kris Kristofferson (the sailor) is a Rhodes scholar. Wrote many famous songs. “Me and Bobby McGee” while he dated Janis . Johnny Cash put him on his TV show and played a song Kris wrote just like it was written against network wishes. Sunday Morning coming down was the song. Listen to it!!!! Any thing by Waylon Jennings is a great song.

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

If you look in the dictionary for a super band, you'll see their picture

[@bennydawes3847]

Dude check out some Waylon Jennings. You want be disappointed. The true outlaw.

[@steamedwatermelon2165]

My breed survives

[@marine5480]

1825, horse drawn coach/wagon. A schooner is a sail boat.

[@halcundiff6886]

Waylon Jennings and Kris Cristopherson are two you did not know.

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

A great song by Waylon Jennings is Born and Raised in Black and White

[@christinamclaughlin144]

The song is based on a dream that some man had and these were his different incarnations in the dream.

[@captaincannadia755]

They're talking about Kindred Spirits.. so they're all the same kind of person.. like they're all different but they all have that adventurous and tragic part of them.. at least that's what I get from it

[@dawnstone610]

It's about being remembered duffos

[@lizburke5945]

Waylon Jennings, Kris Krisofferson, JohnnyCash, and Willie Nelson.

[@R777-RLM]

Great reaction. I think you got it right; it definitely sounds like reincarnation.

[@TakNaMarginesie]

For me it's not about reincarnation, but rather about some sort of spirit which cannot live safely in home, but must do more. Gain riches, explore new lands, take a part in building very big dam - even if everyone says it is a risky job. Highwayman can be caught, sailor may drown, dam-builder may have accident at work. Even when we go to space there always be people with those highwayman vibe, who want more from live than just keeping on course.

[@HyzersGR]

The line about perhaps coming back as a single drop of rain clearly indicates it’s about reincarnation.

[@sandralorenz1796]

Left to right: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristopherson. No, 1825. Their spirit is still living in others that lead the same life.

[@donaldgojcaj8866]

This guy also sounds like a superstar… he sings well. He’s only the greatest musician that has ever lived! Waylon Jennings!

[@mikediscenza3095]

Waylon Jennings is Struggle Jennings grandfather

[@anitaharris9095]

It's the same spirit through the song.

[@sherry6825]

Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were the "Outlaws" of country music for many years. While they are popular now (Waylon RIP) they were not traditionally accepted by some mainstream country music (snobs my opinion). They also came out with an album by the same name that included Jessie Colter (Waylon's wife) and Tompall Glaser. David Allen Coe was also associated with them at the time among others. Kristofferson is an amazing songwriter but never had the voice to carry a carrier.

[@amgphoto76]

i don't think its speaking to reincarnation in particular. i think it speaks to the spirit of the type of man who was a highwayman, a sailor, a builder, or a pilot. the type of man that has the grit to live on the edge, go to work doing the most dangerous things and risk his life for it. i think it speaks to the spirit of that type of individual...where they may die but the spirit of what made them who they were will always endure. there will always be those individuals who live and thrive on the edge of danger, where many of us couldn't. the song pays homage to that type of person.

[@bethluther3950]

Kris Kristofferson was a great song writer as well. Starred with Barbra Streisand in a movie …..

[@eagle4122]

Good reaction the story doesn’t have to make sense it’s art. Waylon Jennings huge star in rock and roll history

[@kapturelab]

You're so smart, I never actually looked at it as the same spirtit and that it is chronological - fromt the past to the future. Seems so obvious now.

[@mcdan84]

The Hoover Dam verse is Waylon. Cash and Nelson looked up to Waylon as a guitarist and vocalist. Kris Kristofferson was the best songwriter of the crew and wrote many songs for these guys. Waylon is the fuckin omega of classic country though. He wrote tons of his own stuff and imo has the best voice.

[@TheRealMrAndrew]

Such an amazing song, haunting. Also, the song has no chorus.