The Highwaymen - Highwayman (Live at Farm Aid 1993)

The Highwaymen perform "Highwayman" at Farm Aid VI in Ames, Iowa on April 24, 1993.
Willie Nelson is a co-founder and President of Farm Aid, along with co-founders and board members Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The three agreed that family farmers were in dire need of assistance and decided to plan a concert for America. The show was put together in six weeks and was held on September 22, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois before a crowd of 80,000 people. It raised over $9 million for America's family farmers. Performers included Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, B.B. King, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and many more.
Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's Board of Directors in 2001 to help further Farm Aid's mission of keeping family farmers on their land.
For more, visit www.farmaid.org/youtube

[@BluesHonkey]

I wish this song was 20 minutes long,

[@YasaiDayo]

I wish it never ended

[@CraZy291]

I wish you guys knew what replay was ;) jk

[@mickeysgunsblades8336]

great lyrics, great music and immortal johnny cash !

[@dianelangley6478]

CraZy291 b

[@Voodoochil111111]

BluesHonkey I always felt that the song was one verse too short haha.

[@toddschneck80]

Mount Rushmore of country!

[@afterburner2869]

Todd Schneck Merl Haggard should be there too.

[@sandisbins1964]

Afterburner and Marty Robbins

[@olddogcitypound5859]

Todd Schneck Mr. Cash never approved of rushmore,nor did he approve of the REPUBLI-CON genocide of the native americans.He sang and spoke his feelings.✌

[@ronphillips6336]

Just wish they wouldn't go, but they will one by one. But they will never be gone.

[@clutchcity3456]

Excluding Kristofferson, he wrote some good songs but the reality of it is that he was average singer. So many better options musically for the fourth but they chose Kristofferson because they were all good friends with him which I respect.

[@pgsomers8775]

Cash is something else, and the Highwaymen collaboration was sheer genius - it was all about nostalgia - we will never see their likes again. The Highwaymen!

[@pharb69]

Traveling Wilburys were quite on par in my opinion

[@Jack-bf6hv]

Ray yeh some great songs

[@basedtony42]

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.

[@luckyjim37]

@@pharb69 yes

[@wahwahgaboor]

Two words.. "Travelling Willburys"

[@stevenstanick3793]

Jail birds, non-conformists, pot smokers, whiskey drinkers, jobless roadies, irresponsible heathens, give-a- damns, rebels and America's best. God bless them all forever and thanks for being whatever the hell you felt like being.

[@smokingsamosa]

JC served no more than two nights at a time in jail. he had no legal convictions against him!

[@theresavail9976]

Dr. Steve Baldwin?

[@ninajrgensen19]

Steven Baldwin . Kommentar!! De STYGGE KOMMENTARER. 👎👎👎👎👎🖕

[@morenaujevic2787]

Steven Baldwin yess !!!

[@superkjell]

One of those four completed Ranger school, flew helicopters in the US Army and retired a Captain.

[@karenpayne2583]

Todays “country singers” can’t hold a candle to these 4 legends. ❤️

[@avoidpodcastsounddesign]

Charley Crocket is building his legendary status as we speak.

[@denisoninvestments]

There are a few good ones.

[@phillipramey4734]

amen to that sister

[@scrumhalforegon]

The ones on the radio can’t. But the spirit of legends is well and alive in people like Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, and Colter Wall.

[@jdr947]

Try Brandy Carlile

[@thedanielgunner]

How tf Willie Nelson look the exact same age in 1993 compared to now.

[@KyleInOklahoma]

ikr

[@Fuq2]

He looked similar in 85 lol

[@briscoesjug1026]

It's called cannibas, Mary Jane does the body good

[@bine2683]

you‘re so right! Incredible, not only a highwayman, but a real highlander :-), greetings from Germany!

[@couldntcroptheimage4775]

@@bine2683 hi

[@caulikid2762]

Johnny Cash's voice is heaven sent

[@jackiecrowley9556]

cosmic 43Gaming highway men

[@corneliadenninger5395]

Agree !!

[@danroberts9050]

I feel that way about Waylon's voice.

[@adamnichols476]

I gotta say, Waylon and Johnny put the most into singing this song every time. They bring out way more emotion than the other two. not to say they arent good, they are. But those two seem to really get into it.

[@samjump9892]

jamming in October 2018! God bless all these old boys!

[@lav1206]

my son always ask me why I don't like country. the "country" he listens to will never be this kind of country! 4 of the best right here!

[@raymonddoshier4098]

Aint that the truth!

[@ashleymarie7695]

Lynn Van Devander you got that right! I am 30 years old and this is my kind of music!

[@cody2497]

My nieces told me this is not country because they listen to the stuff on the radio nowadays almost gave me a heart attack hearing that

[@shawnhellman6701]

Lynn Van Devander agree my asks me the same thing and I say country music will never be the way it used to be. When you hear real country if it's not hitting the heart or leaving tears in ones eyes, it just isn't country my friend...😉

[@aarondavid5866]

let me guess being a woman you have no answer.

[@StarreLabell]

Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings are sorely missed. But by God, Willie's still alive and going strong and he'll outlive this damned COVID-19, too!

[@AlPackPulls]

Starre Labell don’t forget kris kristopherson maam

[@JeanBakula]

From your lips to God's ears!

[@Krysztan]

Amen

[@editsbya6010]

And Kris

[@TelecasterLPGTop]

Covid-19 is not what you think it is. It's not just one virus just as AIDS was presented to us. They were concocted from other diseases it's a scam. Jon Rappoport investigated it and blew the whistle.

[@emmaduncan2991]

I gotta tell you, I'm a punk rock fan, but even I can tell it doesn't get much more epic than this!

[@mulliganstew72]

emma duncan same. Love this it gives me chills!!

[@davewalsh3885]

Good music is good music regardless of the genre.

[@haraldskjelnes4565]

You have to listen to rock and roll

[@haraldskjelnes4565]

Fok the punc. I give you dis

[@haraldskjelnes4565]

En

[@stuheinecke8457]

The story of how Kris Kristofferson met Johnny Cash is unbelievable. He commandeered a helicopter from the National Guard, flew it to Johnny's house, landed on the front lawn and handed him a demo tape. No wonder they became good friends.

[@williamwirick886]

My dad was a helicopter mechanic in the national guard and had stories of Kris Kristofferson.

[@bentevangager1704]

William Wirick He has been a bad boy once! They all ARE!

[@debbieb.8708]

That is not how they met. He did fly the helicopter to Johnny's house but they first met at a Nashville recording studio. Kris was there to give him a tape. Johnny liked it but never recorded any of Kris's songs. That's when Kris took the helicopter to his house.

[@williamlalonde6426]

Outlaws son

[@westy7294]

@@williamwirick886 so was my dad and his dad and my friends dad and his dads dad

[@ranbo9390]

The all stars of country music I miss the good old days every thing sucks now

[@willitoews8468]

I was at this concert. Johnny Cash's appearance was not announced beforehand; but was also not unexpected. Best as I recall, close to midnight the man in black cast his shadow on the darkened stage and the first chords rang out. Then I knew, I was witnessing history. Unfortunately, I forget the name of the pretty lass from Texas who was seated to my right. My friends sang well that night.

[@robNeedles213]

jaysus.

[@David-sq6ep]

awesome

[@TLKittyPro]

Willi Toews bruh I’m jealous

[@AlimonyCheck]

Shoeless Joe Jackson Maury didn’t determine a god damn thing. Believe it or not, an era existed where you could meet women in public.

[@ulyssesarreola]

What month was this concert I was born in November of this year 1993

[@jani6470]

I am german and so glad i found this Song in GTA V Radio. It’s so beautiful and i really start to like this kind of Songs.

[@yonatannowak3312]

same here bruh

[@starsnake61]

so PC Gaming is good for anything, lol, glad to hear the story

[@tristonwills6951]

Same

[@Itzandrw]

im peruvian and same , started liking country so good

[@brandonk8948]

look up Colter Wall, I promise you, you won't be disappointed in the find. ;)

[@francisortwein9846]

My father went to work in the oil fields of South Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico after Vietnam. He would often tell stories to my mother of the crazy singing helicopter pilot (A former Vietnam helicopter pilot) who would fly him to and from the oil rigs, And speak of his dreams to go to Hollywood and become famous. One day the pilot up and left South Louisiana. Years later my mother talked my father into going to see a love story called a star is born starring Barbra Streisand and who else but that crazy singing helicopter pilot Kris Kristofferson. From the Vietnam helicopter pilot to standing on stage performing one of the greatest country songs of all time he has truly lived the American story. God bless him and all the men who fought to build this nation

[@jennifersman7990]

If Kris ever writes his memoirs that’ll be one epic book

[@frankluv]

That’s a crazy and emotional story. Wow, the world is an exciting place❤️👍.

[@rubytuesday7653]

Thank you🦬

[@Backpack1966]

Fantastic story 👍

[@angiejones3733]

What a life he has lived for sure!

[@themistermax]

Hard to believe this was 30 years ago. RIP Johnny and Waylon. May Kris and Willie live forever!

[@heresjohnny7867]

I know, makes me start wondering how much time I have left.

[@marisolpatriota2826]

❤🥹 Johnny e Waylon já partiram para outro plano.Mas vendo essa apresentação,as esquecemos.

[@tems81]

Times fly 🥺

[@uncommonsense5876]

Btw, Willie Nelson has one of thr most classic unique voices in all of music history. He is like a 57 Chevy, absolute golden classic. NOBODY could open the vocals on this amazing song like Willie. 👏😎

[@echoaquarius8722]

I have never been a huge country fan, but these four men are legends. This song will always have a special place in my heart, as it reminds me of my grandfather, and has all four of his favorite artists

[@shaunkirwan9000]

All true Legends ,Absolute Amazing Love them all Johnny,Willie,Chris ,There will never be anyone like them Legends ,RIP Johnny Cash. X

[@AttiMatter]

@@shaunkirwan9000 Waylon as well. He was also first to go.

[@jackhopkins4679]

I believe someone is missing out on a fortune there are a lot of people that love country music real country music start signing real musicians and singers and bring back our music

[@robertopod1968]

There was a time when people performed without electronics. They actually played instruments and sang without computer aid or just lip sync. That is a long lost art.

[@antlese]

Just discovered this song and the Highwaymen this summer (2022) thanks to the streaming service I was listening to. Pure AWESOMENESS!

[@heresjohnny7867]

Sad that 2022 is when you discovered this masterpiece, but hey at least you found it.

[@SteamfriedShorts]

I generally don't listen to this kind of music, but this is a masterpiece

[@robertopod1968]

Yes. Sadly it’ll never happen again.

[@rykerhayward8606]

Anyone born at a time where you were fortunate enough to hear this for the very first time and still appreciate it today, you are a blessed human being. Rest in eternal peace Waylon and Johnny.

[@angiejones3733]

I would have loved the chance to see them live. What incredible history and talent they all had and have. The best of the best.❤

[@edwardscottiidds4941]

Who would be dumb enough to to dislike this awesome song?

[@DeJaMo42]

You put four great artists on stage together and you get exactly what you'd expect, magic!

[@kenbronowski3765]

That's a hell of a version. Legendary moment for real country music. Willie's voice has to be one of the richest and most unique popular music voices of all time. Dude can sing anything.

[@juanitat10]

This song reminds me of my Dad, I miss him so much. :'(

[@breakingtoast2255]

Juanita Thomas my dad loved country music i bought him a Slim Dusty cds before he passed he would play them all day

[@LacodaOfficial]

Im Sorry for your loss

[@sakhawatahmed2678]

Juanita Thomas your dad

[@tomz1daful]

Much respect. I wish more women were like you.

[@asap16swift59]

Rip 😭

[@jonicox3701]

When Jimmy Webb wrote this wonder if he had these guys in mind do it? It's like it was written just for them...got to be the best song ever written.

[@johnwegrecki3361]

I asked myself that very same question the first time I heard it. :) In my opinion Jimmy Webb has to be ranked among the best American songwriters of all time.

[@lukeblackwell7941]

Haha thats what I was just thinking

[@danroberts9050]

I wonder if he realized just how awesome of a song it would end up being with these guys singing it.

[@romanstar7550]

the aspect of reincarnation seriously enhances the song

[@jd291]

Pure Americana at it's best, NOTHING can compare

[@laquitahaynes8879]

So Special....These greats together! RIP Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. Kris & Willie, carry on the legend of the Highwayman.

[@maryluna4642]

LaQuita Haynes 98o

[@deanwilliams534]

Can you imagine being as cool as Cash? The Man among men.

[@EDBZ28]

This song always takes me back to being a young boy. My grandparent had just bought a new 1985 Lincoln towncar and they had the highway men cassette and I remember constantly asking them to play it. I was only 6. To this day Cash and Waylon hold a special place in my heart.

[@xScooterAZx]

I love these men. From the bottom of my heart,I love them. They'll always be in my life,whether they're living amongst us or gone from our visible world. I just broke down and cried.

[@pampriver2322]

There will never be so much talent in four men, ever, than these.

[@user-jt9qm7wp2y]

I worked this event back stage and saw it all ***** got to shake hands in a picture with Kris K who had the softest hands-a real treasure of memories. Picture is on my office wall today.

[@mikebunner3498]

A video of four of Country and Westerns best ever!

[@lui3468]

I JUST found out about this piece yesterday and have kept it on repeat since. JESUS, what a song.

[@thedesertdwellerfromutah4354]

A Masterpiece indeed

[@strateshooter1402]

He already knows the song .

[@swartzofcourse]

And again and again….

[@TheOfficerMahoney]

Greetings from Finland. I know nuthin about country, KZbin suggested The Higwaymen to me and gosh is this wonderful. They have touched me dearly and now I get country.

[@rubytuesday7653]

Hi, from the Rez. 🪶🦬🪶

[@versansky75]

Outlaws who ever got the recognition as a group. Oh my god they're great. Even though Kris Kristopherson is an actor now. I knew he wrote songs, but had no idea he sang THAT good. Music will always be his home

[@vsheluvjj8675]

please someone tell me im not the only one that cried wile watching this

[@raminbohlouli1969]

Don't worry i did too

[@OrigamiMarie]

I get tingles at some point in the music, no matter how many times I come back here and listen over the years.

[@asap16swift59]

I shed a tear

[@jesse7328]

I cried at the "I'll be back again part" I wish they were all still here with us

[@donnacsrpenter7226]

One of the greatest lineups of pure talent EVER!! Most awesome.

[@62heliman]

The best of the best in country music...The legends....

[@ronbowman4437]

This song gives me goosebumps every time I hear it... Geniuses at work here... never again will we see an act like this..

[@SaurianKing_]

I will miss you forever Mr Cash. I wish I were old enough to see you live when you were still with us.

[@TheAntelwi]

I know how you feel. But I did see him in twice. Now I think I didn't appreciate those events enough.

[@samj4427]

Same!!

[@kidqueero420]

My mother had this album on vinyl and would play her country records all day, everyday. Gave me an ear for REAL country. Not this stuff they play today they call country. I swear... when Willie is gone too, my heart is going to break.

[@DanielJordanofficial]

I considered this a level above country. This is soul/blues/gospel with some country in it. This is just real music.

[@user-gt2lh2ec9e]

WOW, best group best singers ever! John P.

[@meloniedonnelly753]

Never gets any better than true country music. And that's what these 4 men were. History to be remembered for all times.

[@michaec1]

Perhaps one of the best songs ever. My God the talent of those four legends.

[@thedcmac]

The real country superstars, and the real outlaws. The Highwaymen were a juggernaut.

[@rollie1091]

Love when Johnny goes “I fly a starship” everyone cheers

[@thunderheads4103]

I felt much resonance when Waylon takes the mic and the dam builders. That's my favorite verse from it all. They buried me in that great tomb that knows no sound....

[@chrisjames6327]

Willie doing his sound check during the intro 😆 that’s confidence

[@roycope3203]

I never was into Country music before BUT this is an awesome tune with a great bunch of Artists

[@robertsihler6549]

You'll never again see such a collection of icons performing together.

[@melissatyree566]

Also thanks to, Jimmy Webb for writing a fantastic piece of music. 😊

[@diegoq8417]

The Travelling Wilburys of Country

[@thomasb1889]

I am not a fan of country music but this is the best super group that has ever graced the stage.

[@carlosmedina-rz7bo]

These guys really know how to make a grown man cry 😢😂

[@itsjustrenee1320]

I used to have a thing for Kris Kristofferson back in the day. Looking at this now I can see why! I had good taste. Waylon Jennings did & always will be able to bring tears to my eyes just by singing. Johnny, well, what can be said? & Willie! I remember when Willie was slick , wore suits & my mother had a thing for him! I've been around a long time.

[@ccasey1904]

Oldies but goodies!

[@lizzey7844]

What men, what music...Waylon epitomized country music rebel ...what a hunk of a man

[@bsnf-5]

Waylon.. so badass ;)

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Love❤ this song n these guys. Wonderful song. RIP Waylon and Johnny.

[@douglashall2141]

These four men are the four horsemen of country music

[@blarpax9061]

Willie Nelsons voice is the best i've ever heard

[@Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52]

I never expected to enjoy a song in this genre, but what an awesome song.

[@arneemilbredland2339]

They will always be alive, living on The Highways in the universe.

[@matthewbailey8588]

all these men gonna be remembered for this till the end of time

[@kempwood_foo]

Such a powerful song and a perfect group. RIP the Highwaymen

[@deaniepops1]

Il never stop listening to this again and again and again 👍

[@vernam.c.mendiola8903]

I love how Johnny Cash introduces them. My musical comrades. The baby face Willie Nelson is the only one alive now. Beautiful lyrics with great men to sing it. Such a classic and haunting song.🥰

[@patriciamontgomery3651]

Kris is still alive

[@rosemaryjonston8529]

2022 there will NEVER be another group like this😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@cristinabumbac151]

The Highwayman: a real miracle of talent and guts. I know all their songs and I cherish each...

[@amber.4600]

It dose not get better than this! Thank you Gentleman, one of the the most iconic supergroups!

[@cristinabumbac151]

These amazing men will always be around...

[@leslieawest5062]

Blues. I agree with you. I love this song, wish it was longer. 🎶👏🤗🐾

[@mommachef4744]

This song always makes me tear up😭 I love them💕

[@Jablonski277]

Real men, real music. God bless.

[@tylerzorn6152]

That looks like a swedish flag I think?? God bless you sir and thank you!!!

[@trevwaz8177]

This is it, there ain't no more, the pinnacle of Country Music

[@jackson77ish]

It brings memories... takes me to my high school days...

[@thefulldeodorantcan3347]

We need music like this in the UK.

[@clinicaleducator1237]

The VERY BEST of country music!!!

[@moosehorn9613]

I wish they actually played their instruments. Great show and legendary at that 😎

[@robertpetterman8642]

These men were top notch.

[@scottdavis2711]

The greatest country music group of all time no question! Classic.

[@cukiemonsteryt198]

Four legends that will never be forgotten. They are the absolute best. This is real music. Not today’s trash.

[@janetcallanan7020]

No matter how many times I hear this doesn't matter what version speaks to my soul RIP Waylon and Johnny never will anyone like you pass this way again Chris and Willie much love

[@SERGEANTaim]

i love willie´s voice

[@carolannnorwell]

The best and never will we see such talent all together on the same stage...loved these guys.

[@tomsammon2918]

These songs literally make me wish I had been born earlier .you know I love the time im living in but imagine being around when them boys were out and about

[@keefriff99]

I never got to see Waylon, Johnny or Kris, but I was lucky enough to see Willie Nelson four years ago when he literally played at a venue 15 minutes from where I live. It was fantastic. Keep an eye out and try to see him while you still can.

[@williamfarman5651]

The HIGHWAY MEN was and will always be that ONCE UPON A TIME in country music. What a awesome group of talent, RIP Johnny and Waylon, you both left behind a legacy of life, love and great music. Thank HIGHWAY MEN.

[@rogerortiz4644]

I love this song,I could play this song two thousand times on the weekend,

[@marymcwright8980]

I'll be back again and again and again. Great lyrics sang by a great bunch of guys. Country cool and outlaw cool.

[@jeannemarietrotta8604]

The Highwaymen - What a classic song & the talent on the stage! Willie, Waylon, John, & Kris! Crank this one up! Tony Trotta

[@gj9736]

I watched the whole thing, the live prod cast, it was awesome! Sadly some of the Highwaymenare no longer with us. Waylon and Johnny Rest In Peace my friends 😌

[@PV96]

I literally cry when I hear these four men. By this time in their lives the best years were behind them but, they still put it out there. From each you can hear the pain, loves lost, the unfulfilled dreams, the heartbreak. I am in awe of their talent.

[@wallywadd]

First time i heard this song i thought WOW! AWESOME! GREAT HARMONY!!!!! Now when I hear it it makes me want to cry. Because i understand the meaning and the loss of GREAT PEOPLE we have lost. By age by accident by terrorists. Sad. But STILL AWESOME SONG.

[@almayfield842]

Best song of the concert! Those four guys are the absolute best of the outlaw country era; nobody can ever match them. Thanks so much for including this song. The only thing missing from this track is their lead guitarist, Reggie Young, one of the best lead guitarists in the business.

[@duke494949]

don't forget about doug grieves, he is one of the top 5 in nashville!

[@glennlawrence8099]

That is Reggie!!!! And the rest of the Memphis Boys as well!!

[@merlehaggard2696]

I believe Waylon Jennings has one of the greatest voices in the history of country music.

[@MrRoute6600]

All Legends .Will Never be Replaced

[@michellepriore5610]

Legends in every way. Such fantastic musicians. Thank you Johnny, Willie, Kris and Waylon for giving us the Highwaymen but most of all your remarkable amazing talents throughout the years. You 4 are the best.