American Rapper FIRST time EVER hearing Hank Williams, Jr. - "A Country Boy Can Survive" 

Hank Williams, Jr. - "A Country Boy Can Survive" was released in 1981

This came out in the 80’s and he sang are you ready for some football!? WTF!? That’s crazy!! 🤯 I didn’t know that was him 🔥

We're all country boys..no colors...just freedom and self resilience. You're awesome dude. Appreciate you

No. It was uploaded to youtube 11yrs ago. The song is over 40yrs old! This is truly the American anthem.

Dude. Family Tradition and Whiskey Bent and Hellbound are just as epic as Country Boy Can Survive. Hank Jr. is known as one of the outlaws of country music, him and Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Paycheck, and Johnny Cash, to name a few. Some of the best country music came out of those guys in the 70s and 80s.

This song is like 40 years old. Just goes to show nothing ever changes.

I'm 38. Born and raised in Bama. We grow up on Hank. Glad you found him. And this is my first time seeing you and I'm following.

"you don't want the government to give you shit because then you owe the government" ----truer words have never been spoke

I grew up as a Montana farm girl. I’m 56. This song meant a lot in 1981 and the message holds true today. Country folk DO survive!!

Hank Sr was 29 when he passed away Jan 1, 1953. He had a mild form of spina bifida and he self medicated with alcohol and drugs. Hank Jr. was 3 years old. Name on his guitar, Bocephus is the nickname his father gave him. Back story on the beard and glasses, he was hiking up a mountain and fell 500 ft hitting his face. Took surgeons multiple surgeries and 2 years of rehab, they thought he'd never sing again. He wears glasses and beard to hide the scars. Check out Family Tradition it tells the story.

Bro, Hank been sangin way before 11 years. Love how open minded you are. Peace.

After listening to your reaction/take to this song that was actually released 43 YEARS AGO, I have the utmost respect for you! keep doin what you are doin!

This song is 42+ years old and sounds better than most of the music out today. Thank you for giving Hank play time. Hank is on tour right now

The song is timeless, because all of history repeats itself. It will forever be an anthem to those who won’t give in and take it.

Hank is known for writing timeless truths. He is a living Legend. ✨️

We are Americans... lest we FORGET. 2024 and all that is happening determines our fate if we don't stand together and demand ACCOUNTABILITY. Love you ALL!!❤

This song came out in 1981 and very quickly became an anthem for the entire country culture

I'm 72 years old and grew up on a farm in the country.. I love Country Music and I played in a Country Music Band since I was 15 years old.. One thing our Country Dads taught is How to Survive !! We raised and hunted and fished, grew everything we needed to eat. Relied on no one. But we shared with any one who needed it. Everyone was welcome at our house.

Song was released in 1981. If you watched Monday Night Football when it was on ABC, you have heard Hank Jr. He sang the intro song.

Hank Jr IS BOCEPHUS !! ❤❤❤ Loved your response to "I Believe" Brooks & Dunn. As well.

That man can also play any instrument in the world, and play it like a master. Not to mention in his youth, he fell 500ft off the side of a mountain and survived. 💯 badass

It was true more than 40 years ago, and true today. I am 54 now.....12 year old country boy when it hit the radio. And my friends and I called this "the anthem". We lived it, and it shaped our lives. Damn proud of it, too

I seen Hank Jr. in concert when I was a kid i think i was 14. This man is an entertainer he played guitar, fiddle, piano,harmonica.

The one thing these younger generations have shunned are the older generations who did grow up the way us country folk have. We have so much knowledge about everything Hank talks about. Us country folk can and will survive. Kudos to your openmindedness about this. Its great!

How do you know a song is truly timeless. When it still speaks to people and is still applicable more than 40 years after it was released!

Hank Williams Jr. once fell off a mountain here in Montana. He fell 500ft down the mountain and broken a lot of his body....in his early 20's. He still recovered and became a music legend just like his father. Country boys very much can survive.

Everything Hank Jr. Writes is all the things he has done. All his songs are true to his life.

Love Hank Jr. My cousin lived right down the road from him for many years. He came by one time when I was maybe 6 or 7 yrs old and I was so shy but I loved him so I ran out, shook his hand, and ran back inside! Loved your review of this song! I grew up on this music and lifestyle!

Dude, just came across this. That's an anthem us county people hold to. My "black" wife and my "white" self have been building our homestead in the country. We can and will survive anything that wall street or a lame gov can do. Thanks for your commentary bro. Shalom.

Its America!... doesn't matter what Skin colour!..🤺🤺🇺🇸🇺🇸💕.

Rural Arkansas here... Im so glad I found your channel. Im happy to see that you are diving into music which might not be familiar to you. Im a big limp biskit fan from the 00s, along with some other groups. But Im also a country boy. I love this song. I love that you are experimenting with music, and that you get the messages. Im a new subscriber and a new fan. I love what you are doing, and I love your mind set. I love that you are a free thinker and see through the BS. I wish you the best of luck, and the biggest blessings on your channel. Keep up the good work!!

Hank Jr is the real deal. He sings about his life. I've spoken with him on the phone several times. He loves living in the woods, hunting, playing music and drinking whiskey!😉

Hank Jr. is literally a LEGEND of Country music and my father was a big fan of his Dad. Hank Jr. was also the face of Monday Night Football for so many years with his “are you ready for some football” opening music track and then was pushed out because he says things that are against the establishment/NWO.

Being from Texas, I was raised on this song! My grandparents were from Mexico but raised us on a farm with the same survival skills and principles as county folks. That's why I find this song so relatable, and I love it! ❤ It's also disappointing to see that this song came out in the early 80s, and NOTHING has changed!! This song still applies to the world we are living in today. 😢

So Super Stoked to see that you came across this. I'm in my late 60s and have listened to Hank for YEARS. Also so happy that you aren't offended by the Stars and Bars Southern Flag. We LOVE IT not as a sign of Racism, but as a sign of our Southern Heritage and Values of Independence, Morals and Caring for our Fellow Man no matter what Race You are. My MAIN Flag is STILL the 50 Star United States Flag, but I still respect my Southern Heritage. I have much RESPECT for ANYBODY as long as they extend the same courtesy to me. You, my man deserve respect for your mature acceptance of other people's views. Some people these days think that anyone that doesn't espouse their views are Racist. I may not support some things but I can respect other people's RIGHT to live their lives on their terms (ex: I'm not Gay but if that's the way some people want to play ... that's their life). I Subscribed to your channel.

Being raised in the country, this song definitely tells the truth! We are raised to live off the land and survive first and foremost. We didn't really freak out during 2020 out here in the country. It was what it was, and we just continued doing our thing. 😉 Great reaction!💙

This song and Copperhead Road. Two favorites of this country girl.

Just a 57-year old business owner from Ohio that appreciates your reaction to this song - this song always gets me...

Hank williams jr.’s father was a legendary musician

Oh yeah.. Hank Sr and Jr are legends.. Hank Williams III will be even though he took more the ‘rockabilly’ route.. all great musicians.. this Iowa boy can survive 🤘🏻

Hank Williams, Sr. is a country music legend. And Junior had to carve his own niche in the tradition. Great song!

Before I watch the reaction....any country boys from the south like me will tell you.....this is our anthem and it always will be. Literally this song is universally loved by all country people . I even have black freinds that go crazy for this song when it gets played. We all still love rap music and everything else too but I'm js

BP I feel we connect on so many things. Props to you being from a military family. I served 23 years. I agree with you about the American Flag being first. I wish the rest of the country had an open mind like yours. I'm a country boy who has lived in some of the largest cities in the world. I've never been accosted, robbed, or verbally abused. Some would call it luck. I've never carried any weapon out of uniform. I believe I walk with God, and I carry myself a certain way that tells those who would do me harm: "Don't F with that country boy". That may be one of Hank's messages in this song. Hoping you and yours are in good health. Peace! DJ

Hank Williams, Jr. Is awesome. He has a lot of good songs with many great artists. I was born in 68 and I was raised with the good old Country music. Thank You. You put a smile on my face. I am glad you can see between the lines. Thank You for spreading the word. And sharing the wonderful music I grew up with.

The song captures the essence of the rural lifestyle and the indomitable spirit of a true country boy. It speaks to the challenges faced by those living in rural areas and their ability to persevere through adversity. Hank Williams Jr. narrates the story of a man who is self-reliant, resourceful, and unaffected by the luxuries of the modern world. It is an ode to the resilience, toughness, and pride of rural America.The lyrics also touch upon the importance of family and community. The close-knit relationships and mutual support in rural areas play a significant role in a country boy’s ability to overcome challenges. The song celebrates the values of hard work, determination, and loyalty that are ingrained in the fabric of rural America.

"The American flag represents us all." AMEN!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

Bama girl born and raised here my whole life. This song rings very true for my older cousin when it first came out. He plays guitar and sings for his passion, but he is a true country boy who hunts in the mountains where we're raised and laid bricks and built houses in his younger days. His best friend another cousin didn't embrace the country life and moved off to find something in the city life he thought he was missing out on. Sadly after only a short time off my cousin and the rest of the family learned that he was murdered in his car when a stranger hid in backseat and then slit his throat all the way across. After that my cousin sang this song with more meaning behind the words.

Pretty sure Hank Jr is in his 70's now and still jamming with the best. Both he and his father Hank Sr are legendary singers

Hank Williams JR is close friends with Kid Rock. Williams jokingly calls Rock his “rebel son.” When Rock first met his hero Williams, he introduced himself by saying, “I know more of your songs than you do.” They’ve even done a few awesome music collaborations together. As for his father Hank Williams SR., he became one of the biggest stars in country music - paving the way for those who followed, and a hero to many big names in the country music industry. Hank Williams SR. was known for his relationships with African-American blues singers - most importantly street musician Rufus "Tee Tot" Payne, who was significant in his musical development. Williams was a young white musician in the Jim Crow south. As a teenager, Williams used play his guitar on the street or on the front porch with Tee Tot. The older singer taught him to play blues guitar and got Williams interested in blues rhythms and phrasing, which would become central to his specific style of country music. He is regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, and is known as "the Father of Country and Western Music"

I love it when someone who hates country music actually listens to some good country. It's much more than the story being told. The passion you here in the voice tells so much more than the words.

Sir,thank you for your open mind and understanding. I am an old an old school Southern boy and just happened to find your page by chance ...glad that i did. God bless.

This guy hits every subject he brings up right on the nail, love it

This song was released 42 years ago. August 1981.....And the lyrics still hold true today....

You can go to any bonfire party in Kentucky and you'll hear this and everyone singing along. I listened to hip-hop and metal back in highschool 20 years ago and still knew every word to this song

This song is over 40 years old. There was Hank Sr. , we still have Hank Jr and Hank the III

I stumbled on your video this is pure AMERICAN hope we can get back to this

Hank Williams, Sr. was one of the greatest of his era. Waylon Jennings has a song titled "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way", singing about the changes in Nashville between Hank's time and his. Outlaw country has always been my favorite: Willie, Waylon, Bocephus, Coe, Paycheck, Prine...So much for you to check out waiting to be discovered. And this song was released in 1981.

Keeping it simple. For those who grew up in church, Hank Williams wrote the song "I Saw The Light".

This is great, I LOVE your reactions. This came out in the early 80's

Dude just found you on the tube. I'm a veteran of 20 years military service. I've seen Hank Jr many times. I'm loving your attitude and your openess and willing to listen to country music and hear the message it brings. The music today a lot if it really has no meaning and its just hip hop enough they wanna put it on radio. Keep listening

His father served up magic in musical form. You should listen to "I'm so lonesome I could cry". One of his daddy's best.

Bocephus!! It's amazing to me that some people are just hearing this for the first time and I'm so glad to see young people open to the old school sounds!! Hank Jr is one of the legendary country stars and old Hank Sr was in his time.

Big respect for the insight and comments. Liking your channel more and more

Thank you for your support of the American flag!

I always loved how Hank Jr was able to take a corny line like "we say grace, and we say 'ma'am'" and make it defiant, confrontational, and in-your-face, like a dare.

Growing up in the south, this is one of those "everyone knows it by heart" songs and it very much expresses how we feel and how we are raised from a early age . Thank you for covering (AKA) brother Bocephus . This was released in early 80s

I haven’t listened to this song in YEARS!!! This was awesome, thank you!! You rock!🙌👏 I loved your reaction & breakdown of this classic song. Just one thing….. this song is waaaayyyy older than 11 years old.🫶

Grew up in NW Pa in the mountains. Spent my youth doing these things. Spent my life in service to others. Army, police, corrections, I can still do most of this at 67.

This iconic song speaks the same message of self reliance, strength and independence as his father did 40 years ago.

Hank Williams was one of the founding members of what is known as Country Music. This is his son, who sang all of his dad's songs as a younger man, but stepped out and away from that traditioinal line to forge an identity of his own. Hank Jr.'s sons have also moved in their own directions, just as their forefathers would have supported.

I love your perspective! So glad i found your channel 🎉

brooo i’ve listen to this song since i was a little boy but the way you broke it down is crazy that’s actually fire how you did that

I remember buying this album when I was 12 years old in 1982. Hank Jr and his dad are legends.

Kudos to you and your parents!! The lot of you seem to have produced a fine man! I'm an old, deep south, white woman... This is a young, black man... We have way more in common than our overlords would have us believe. A common love for God, family and country, will form ties that CAN'T and WON'T be broken!! Much love brother!!

My favorite “ Black Pegasus”! Yes, it’s up to Americans to vote for our survival!

The confed flag was created with meaning. The red stands for the blood of Christ. The white border is the protection of God. The blue x represents the cross of St Andrew. The 13 stars represent the 13 southern states.

Hank is the real deal! Man fell from a cliff and still living, hunting, fishing and singing! Saw his son perform last year and he was very good and looked and sounded more like Hank Sr. I was born in 79 and Bocephus was my first favorite artist and still a favorite. He was a rebel in Country Music and often didn’t get the recognition from others in the genre. Or at least that’s how I see it.

Hank Sr. Packed 5 lifetimes into 29 years. Watch Hank Jr movie of his life he has survived what would kill mortal men.

Last time i saw him in concert was 7 years ago. He has so many good songs he cant even get through them all. Plays half of all songs for two hours and puts on a hell of a show.

I can't believe some people never heard of Hank Jr. HE IS awesome!!

Growing up in Louisiana it's always weird to think that people have made it their whole lives without ever hearing this song 😂😂😂 it's played at house parties and bar room since as long as I can remember and still plays in those places to this day. Great reaction you got yourself a new subscriber!

God Bless you brother.we are all Americans.Stay open minded and real.Im a Country Boy for life.Keep up The great content!

This video title drew me to your page. As a person who grew up on country music for more than 50 years. Your authentic reactions and insightful commentary felt validating to those of us who know the intimate deals and backgrounds of these specific artists. I often have two comments for people when they inquire about what kind of music I grew up on… One; I didn’t know there were other types of music until jr high school (sheltered lifestyle & area of raising). Two, I joke that if you turned the radio dials at our ranch or in my parents trucks the dial would break because they’ve never been moved away from the local county music stations. To enhance to episode, especially if a person has never heard the song before. Two suggestions for the pod, quick lyric review, to validate phrasing. For example, “trout line”. Many people might not even know what that is. Second, building an info card to have an outside part put together would be a great way to close out the pod. Wouldn’t mind assisting… Great concept and podcast.

I grew up in the South my entire life and the Rebel Flag never stood for any kind of racism from the people I was around. And I was around young and old. It stood similar to what this song stands for, being a rebel, carving your own path and being your own person. The flag literally represents the human spirit no matter what background you're from. It's just sad some politicians decided to make that an issue to divide people and claim that it represents racism or whatever they're claiming.

Im glad to see young folks getting into each others music. Music touches the soul of so many people we need to share it.

This came out 40 plus years ago!! Glad you’re exploring this avenue. Great music

Dont matter if your from the north like me or the south. A country boy can survive. There are country people everywhere. USA till I die.

He is a true Patriot, I remember when this song came out, God bless the country boy

This song was released in the early eighties, the mark of a classic song is that it has the ability to remain current.

Just found your channel. I'm here in Evans/Garden City Colorado. I love this song oldie but goodie as they use to say. I glad you enjoy it

This man is real as they come. He is also known as Bocephus, a nickname his dad gave him. His dad was a great country singer as well.

I've sat next to Hank getting a haircut, delivered coffee to his office. And watched him sing when he opened his club 3 miles from my house. I've got drunk with him and his crew back in 81. Hank is America. I think he has been awarded country music entertainer of the year 7 times and won a couple Grammys. You must have lived in a vaccume for 40 years.

Randomly stumbled across this video. Wasn't expecting the host to be so unfathomably based. Hell yea, brother. We all need a bit of country boy in today's world.

It's amazing watching you discover this. ❤ I'm 67 from Nashville.

I have a 38-year-old son named Greg. He was born in Florida but he has lived most of his adult life in Alabama. He loves Alabama and he is a hardcore country boy. He loves being country. He loves being southern and he loves his southern rebel flag. If you ask him what it means, he will straight tell you it means being a southerner! It means helping your neighbors, helping each other, or family is everything it represents, who he is and how he feels and how much he loves his country! It doesn't represent violence against any race, violence against any people, it doesn't represent racism, it represents where he comes from who he is as a person as a man as a father, a husband and as a son! Anybody who says that the rebel flag is a flag of slavery and racism doesn't know what they are talking about. They only want to separate us all and they want to perpetuate their agenda of keeping us separate, keeping us at war with each other, keeping us hating each other!

"He's just telling a story" probably the best definition of real country music.

Hank Williams Jr is a bit of a legend in country music. I appreciate you doing this

Man bro you got a lot to listen to his father was a country music folk singer God hundreds of great songs between the two of them I'm a 57-year-old man from Michigan raised in the south moved to Michigan because of the Auto industry watch the video comment on family tradition Hank Williams Jr family tradition you're just scratching the surface into your country path God bless you and your walk down country roads John Denver

The older you get, the more you can relate to country music.

To go back to what you were saying at the end about hunting, the Confederate flag, and surviving. I'm in south Mississippi and have pretty much lived this song. For the majority of us Southerners, the flag is simply an easily recognizable symbol for the South. You see it on a truck tag, flag pole, or tattoo, you know they are someone who's proud to be from this area. A young black girl I used to hang out with had the rebel flag tattoo on one arm and tire tracks from mud grip tires running around her other arm. It's not a white thing, just a Southern thing. And as far as hunting goes, it's not all about shooting something. It's about spending countless hours out in the woods, watching and listening to nature. You learn to blend it and become part of it. Much like fishing is more about being on the water than just getting fish to eat. Great reaction, and I hope you cover some more of Hank Jrs music.