Bad ASS‼️ Hank Williams, Jr. - “A Country Boy Can Survive” 

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As a kid growing up in the country... I didn't know what racism was until I went to the city..... It's amazes me now days how country & racism gets thrown in the same sentence. We are about God, Family, Country, Respect, Hard Work & Moral's & the only color we see is Nature!

Being a "country boy" isn't about race. It's about rugged independence. I really appreciate your review of the song! We are all Americans and we should be united.

As a old hillbilly farm boy. We all come from that branch and hold on to the values of Patriotism, Being Neighborly regardless of race, giving back to the community, and word of God.

"My grandpa taught me how to live off the land, and his taught him to be a business man" Those are some powerful lyrics...

No country folks are not all the same people. I'm a country boy, and I'm Native American, and I can skin a buck. I do grow my own tomatoes, corn, squash, and beans. There's a creek just a short walk from my front door, that I can catch fish from all day long. There's a bunch more Native American country people here on the Reservation. I've known country people from all different races and cultures. I've known mexican country folks, black people who are country folks, white people, country people from other Native American tribes, I've known a few Asian people in the country. Country people come from all different races, cultures, and walks of life. I've known cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, hunters, mountain men, hippies, bikers, small business owners, mechanics, fire fighters, cops, soldiers, and more. Who are all country people.

That's OUR culture. There are country Black folks who can do ALL of the things spoken about in this song...my father was born around the coal mines of West Virginia and Kentucky..my mother was born in Akron Ohio. She was city, he was country. I grew up in Akron so I was raised in the city but I was brought up to appreciate both cultures. We visited family in Kentucky and Tennessee during summers. My family in the country taught me some of these skills and for that I am so thankful. I moved to the country to be with family about 15 years ago and....I'll never go back to city life...but believe that the country lifestyle is the lifestyle of most people who live in the country and it's not exclusive to any 1 race.

I gotta tell ya, a man from the south hears this in his soul. And we don't care what anyone thinks about it. We know what we know.

LFR Family, I appreciate your commentary. We "country folk" have heard such vitriol and spite from so many black people who've judged us because the media paints country folk as ignorant racists. Your open minded attitude and kind heart is very touching. it rekindled hope for a unified American identity and brought me to tears. Thank you my brother. Sincerely, thank you for your healing words.

To be called a young buck is a complement coming from a southerner... it means you are physically fit, strong, and healthy and exhibit pride in who you are and where you come from... it also infers a level of respect is due you...

I was raised a country boy and that song is right on the money. I also feel that there is only one race. The Human Race. We are all in this together trying to survive.

When you start digging into what Hank Jr has survived, you realize just how truly bad ass and "unkillable" he is. An absolute Rebel legend who lays it down honestly.

I became a USNaval Officer in 1980 and was soon introduced to country music. This song is one of my favorites.

"just talk about your life" Summed up country music right there. Three chords and the truth.

Respect to the host of this podcast... seems like a proud black, American man from the city. 💪✌️ This H. Williams, Jr. song is also about respect: for the law, for self reliance, for friendship, loyalty... and for 🇺🇲

I was born in Arkansas, grew up in Vegas, and now live in Idaho. Being "country is just a mindset. Pretty much just love your family, respect your neighbors, and love the good old USA. Great reaction!

I love this guy for paying homage to us country folks. We're not flashy, rich, or braggarts, but we believe in peace and harmony between all humans, and we believe in providing for oneself off the land and sea. I was raised in TN and that's how we were taught anyway. Parents grew up in the civil rights movement. Glad to see a black man on the internet not hating us and realizing most of us are just as human as black folks are.

Country folk don't go hungry. Even the poorest ones won't starve. They thrive on self sufficiency. Something that everyone can benefit from learning.

This was our anthem growing up. I remember when I bought my first 4 wheel drive. Had a Pioneer super tuner III Tape player. Cranked this song to the max, with the windows down, and 30-06 rifle in the gun rack in the back window! Brought a tear to my eyes. It's not racial, it's cultural. I love everyone just like the Bible says.

When I was growing up in the Sixties and Seventies on a Farm with River Property in West Tennessee. The Hatchie River has never been dredged or bothered in anyway. It is home to so much Wildlife. I was walking by myself hunting or hunting with my cousins at 11 years old. I always had a 20 Guage Shotgun or a 22 mag Rifle and a 22 magColt Peacemaker. We knew how to stay in the woods. Our parents taught us how to know the difference between what you could eat and couldn't as far as Wild Vegetables and Berries. My mom made Muscatine Wine. We canned fresh vegetables from the Garden. My Uncle kept Ham and other meats in a dirt cellar the same way it was done before refrigeration. I can do everything mentioned in this Song. Except make my own wine. I don't drink alcohol except very very rarely and very little if I do. I was driving a farm truck about 12 or before. I drove our two tractors and raked and bailed hay. I know how to kill a hog and clean it. Same with Dear. I never had the chance to learn how to dress a cow though. Staying in the Woods for days was fun and adventuresome as a child, teenager and my early twenties. I could live out there but at 60 I would not enjoy it now.

I LOVE THAT SONG! IT'S NOT ABOUT ANYTHING RACIAL, IT'S ABOUT HAVING THE SKILLS TO SURVIVE OUT OF CITY TYPE LIFE. SURVIVAL IS LIFE.

I think it’s a damn shame we can’t come together as American and have to be divided by color rather than unite by morals and genuine human connection

I'm one of those country boys! I grew up on a farm on the Virginia/North Carolina state line. I farmed part-time for many years before going full-time last year. It's hard work, but it's worth it. Folks raised the way I was tend to be more polite, and more self-sufficient. I think we need to teach more politeness, respect for others, and self-sufficiency skills to our kids. Come on down....my folks will welcome you like family and treat you right! Love from Virginia.

Sign of the times......." Due to the rising cost of ammo we've eliminated the warning shot!"

Thanks for listening to Hank. As a child born in the late 60s all I was taught..get in the garden and collect our vegetables...then can them. Our men in our family hunted to keep meat on the table. Taught about God, Respect, Values. We are poor...racism wasn't taught in my family. Equality was taught...learned of racism in school. Didn't care for it. All that is ..is hate. True country is about the land...nature. To hell with racism. As my grandfather stated..we all bleed red.

That song was made a long time ago, before people looked to be triggered by every thing.

I'm a white man from Alabama walking this dirt for 55 years. I love you bro for reviewing this. We are not all the same people. There are haters against black folks everywhere. There is also hate for white folks in the black community. Both are wrong and need Jesus. We need love. I love you and everyone else. I am here for anyone who needs me. I can't change or fix the past. All I can do is be a positive force fo tomorrow. So that is what I do. I work towards making tomorrow better for us all. If tomorrow is a setback for you, it's also a setback for me. That's the commitment I make to my fellow humans.

"Hank, Why Do You Drink, Hank Why Do You Roll Smoke" It's a "FAMILY TRADITION" ☮️✌️🕊️

I am a 65 year old white woman, subscribed to your channel. I never knew "buck" was a word that triggered some people. Thank you for saying we all need to try to understand and appreciate the thinking and mindsets of others. That is a message everyone needs to hear.

This 64 year old white city boy from Arkansas loves you brother. THANK YOU for saying what so many of we “deplorables” believe. We must bring under control all the race baiting hustlers who are trying to divide us and rip back open those old ugly wounds and scars most of us carry, black and white. We must stand as brothers and sisters against the evil SOB’s that profit from our pain. LETS GO BRANDON!🇺🇸

Country is: Friend of mine once told me "You could survive out in the woods with just a knife and a lighter.".. One of the best compliments I ever got.

All my rowdy friends have settled down. Another great HWjr song.

You earned a hillbilly subscriber and Mad respect!!! There’s no racism with this music, it’s just the voice of a different kind of culture and poverty. Much love

Love it! My dad was a country boy from the sticks in Tennessee. He could do most of these things! He passed away when I was 13 years old, but I’m thankful for my country roots. This song always brings me memories of my dad. Yesterday marked 35 years since I lost him, so this reaction really touched my heart. 💜

Thank you for your comments, saw Hank perform this live in 1987, crazy concert by even today's standards. When I was a kid the first day of deer season was an unofficial school holiday and the kid who shot the "buck" with the biggest rack had bragging rights that season. The biggest takeaway from this song is country folks/hillbillies don't need city people but city people can't live without country folk/hillbillies.

My friend, I have now watched a few of your videos and hats off to ya… I am a country boy born and raised in a town of 220 people deep in the hills. Your response to this song and a few videos that I’ve watched shows an amazing part of your character as a man. I was raised to judge a man on his character as there is no skin color in my heart. I raise my boys the same way and you my friend are a good man! So again my hats off to you and so many blessings to you and your family! Sincerely Dusty Great content a must Sub!

Us country folks stand for what everybody's grand mommas valued. Loyalty, respect, God.

As a white country boy that grew up in the military around every race there was I appreciate your comments and thoughtfulness about how we can break down the barriers between each other. You are an inspiration and I appreciate you as a man and a person. 😎😎😎👍👍👍

I have a neighbor who is a black man and is a hank jr fan to the max. I would say he is more country than i am cause he does more of the things in that song than i do..lol

I grew up listening to this music and I can fish hunt work on my car. My daddy taught me well. I am a country girl born and raised. I can survive in the world. One time someone we didn’t know showed up in our driveway drunk at 2 am and was met with 3 shot guns and 2 dogs. We are friendly and civil. We are not savages as some people believe. ❤️❤️❤️

Country boys and gals, have no color bro. It's a way of life, a way of thinking. Blessings to you and your family. Thanks for seeing through our eyes..

As a country boy myself, I've never heard of a buck used for anything except deer and money.

Funniest sign I’ve ever seen out in the country hood read “You are now within firing range.” Lol

The term "redneck" actually referred to the men who worked hard in the fields all day and the back of their necks would turn red from the sun. I liked the way you explained how the word "buck" is a trigger. But what we need to do instead of allowing ourselves to be triggered is to always consider the intent and the context first. That is what you did. A great lesson. Meanings are in people, not in words. Thank you.

This song has come back around and is certainly a song for these times. As far as the word buck., I would have never thought of it in that context like a black person. It’s all a matter of perspective and what you’ve been taught.

As a country boy myself I have to say thank you. I think this great country we live in would change itself around 100% for the better if we the people ever had the actual chance to sit down and talk with eachother. It seams all sides only get represented by the 1% of each that are too filled with hate to ever see eye to eye simply because that hate is what gets views on the media. We have all let this tiny group of people speak for all of us and influence us in very tragic ways..

Amen brother. The only way we can fix things, is when we stand together. Us country folk, can learn and teach. We need to come together not fall victim to the media.

"Cuz you can't starve us out and you can't make us run, cuz we're them ol boys raised on shotguns"

This is one of my favorite songs to listen to, and to pick around at on my guitar. I grew up in SE Ohio, spending lots of time visiting family in WV and TN. This song always makes me think of hunting with my dad and uncles & cousins, fishing with my Pap, and drinking beers in truck beds parked out next to the cow pond at a friend's farm. It also reminds me of the hesitancy my people can have toward trusting outsiders, or venturing out of the hills to see what's there - qualities I didn't relate with, and have always tried to do my own thing. Things you remember with love, things you remember with anger, things you remember with laughter and sorrow - home, basically.

There is such raw emotion in Hank's voice when he says "shoot him with my old .45". You can tell that is a real experience.

Hey , brother , great reaction ! I'm a 42 year old Country Boy - Born and Raised - and it warms my heart to see a good young Man like yourself discovering and appreciating This Classic Masterpiece ! ! Keep up the good work , Son ! ! !

As a New Englander who now lives in the Mountains of Western North Carolina, I have to tell you the people here are big hearted and generous to a fault.

Thank you for being open- minded and realizing what the song is about! God bless you from us "country folk"!

We can come together my friend. All of us. We just need more people realizing this shit. We not enemies, coming from a country boy. ❤️

Now its called "Living off the grid". I was raised in a small town right on the Mississippi this song hit home with me.

"Just talk about your life" -- that's country. No preaching, no agitating, no political agenda: just life in all its manifestations. That's why we love it

I’m 43 and from the south. Never heard of buck used differently.

Been listening to Hank my whole life and he never disappoints!

Small town “country folk” are good people like 99% of the rest of people from anywhere else. We are all people, we all need to stop stereotypes and just start talking.

What he’s saying is!! Country people can survive… thank you for playing this.. and thank you for finally seeing a different view..at the end of the day We are all Americans!! People in power forget this…

This is one of the greatest country blues songs every written.

Theres noway Bocephus won't survive anything. A damn mountain couldn't kill that man.

God told us "a house divided cannot stand." We must communicate had heal the wounds of the past.

I saw hank jr. twice, I was a country girl born n bred in Philly when country wasn’t cool. He is a legend and has been my favorite singer since I was 18, now I’m old, lol young people have no clue, his dad was Hank Williams, there will never be another Hank❤

Dude talk about brilliant. Hank Williams Sr. was the GOAT. They called him the hillbilly shakespeare. His songs are deep. Some are funny, some are cold as hell.

Hit that THANNGGG!!! This song was my mantra as a teenager. I had a 1992 Ford F150 and had this song's title across the back window. The importance of self reliance wasn't lost on me even at 17.

I never knew "buck" was a negative term. Born and raised Ga girl and NEVER heard anyone use it to describe anything negative. Had no idea. Learned something new today. Wish it wasn't a thing that needed learnin'.

I enjoy your content sir. New sub added! I’m a God fearing country boy! Born and raised on a cattle farm. We hunt, fish, trap and raise a garden. We were taught to respect our elders and show manners toward everyone. You’re spot on about what you said. We need to communicate and understand each other. We’re not really that different. We’re all just trying to navigate our way through life while try to provide for our loved ones. Much respect to you sir, take care.

Bocephus...the man, the myth, the Legend! Stoked to see you cover him.

We used to make up verses to this tune when I was in the Army. “I can string a Claymore, shoot an AT-4, an Army boy can survive....”

I have loved this song for almost 35 years and I never even thought of the racist implication until you said it. But hank is using it to explain they ability to feed the family. Skinning any animal is hard work and takes skill. One time my aunt called me and my husband "hillbillies" bc we were going to sleep in the bed of our truck. It was beautiful that time of year and we would've thought nothing different than camping. Sometimes you have hillbillies without the hills.

Never knew the word “buck” triggered the black community. I don’t know why. I’ve only thought of the word as a deer. It’s great how much we can learn about each other when we discover more about each other’s culture, backstories and traditions. Thanks for making these videos.

One of the few country songs that gives me goosebumps every single time.

There is something about you reactions that literally bring me to tears and it's this. YOUR HUMANITY! You make it so easy for people of different cultures to experience each other. I come here and watch you get inspired by my culture that you've never seen and you do it so kind and loving! You are really bring us all closer and May God bless. You for that!

Van, I am WV Born and raised. At 54 yrs old we tend to listen to Hank Jr when we need to be kicked in the pants and reminded who we are!

Born n raised in NC in the country and i can tell ya the resilience of a true country boy is unmatched i know 80 year olds that still get it in daily with the young boys i also know people who cant read or write but can build anything you ask em too

Thank you for having the open mind to watch not only a country video, but an anthem for many of us who live in the country. We get looked at as being unintelligent or inherently prejudice. 99% of the time that is completely untrue. True country folk do their best to treat others as they want to be treated. We can be cautious because we have been taken advantage of over the decades, but we see the color of skin like the color of eyes. It's there and makes us different on the outside, but on the inside we are all the same.

A song I grew up with... and now I live this song. For Thanksgiving, we had venison that my son shot a few days before Thanksgiving, wild hog that my oldest son shot, as well as fresh turkey, and a store bought ham. We live 100% off grid. We have big gardens, guns, and working on gaining livestock.

I've never skinned a deer, not many around here except reindeer and 'bou , but I can field dress a moose. Hes right, we are all over this land.❤❤

You nailed the vibe of country! It's story telling at its best and there ain't nothing like some good ole country folks

Im African Ethiopian🇪🇹🇪🇹 for first time i'm try to understand country song and their mind set for first time

I remember I preformed this song for my fellow inmates at a ged class graduation and as soon as I came in with the first line, preacher man says its the end of time... the jail house reverend a black man started nodding and moaning like he felt what was being sung, at that point It was re confirmed to me that The south is the south and the city is the city, don't matter what color you is.

Brother I listen to your reactions today, brought tears to my eyes. I live that life in this song and I said the same thing, we got to get people healed up start loving on each other instead of finding reasons to be divided. Peace and love bro

I really respect your efforts to understand the culture of other's WeThe people!!! No race No gender, No religion, just We the people!!! Free people!!! You are correct we need dialog understanding, Remember anyone can twist anything if given the opportunity!! I Enjoy your learning, keep up the fantastic work!!!! Stay safe & always protect your family!!! We are American's!!!! Family!!!! GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS!!!!!

A common thing you hear elders here tell the young one is “Give a man a fish he’ll eat for a day. Now teach a man to fish an he’ll never go hungry” it is what it is lol we’re a really small “city” surrounded by farm land so we all learn from young “ya gotta work for what ya need & be thankful for what ya get” anyhow have a good one ✌🏻❤️🇨🇦

"We need to try to understand each other." You nailed it! So many people trying to divide us. We're all more alike than we are different. If we'd simply "try to understand each other" we'd no doubt find so much common ground. Be safe.

Love your ability to reach out and break cultural barriers ... Big love bro!

A country boy can survive is the greatest country song of all time

I really appreciated your thoughts about the word 'buck.' thank you for explaining that. I've always loved this song, growing up country but not as country as Hank. The line "for $43, my friend lost is life" should haunt us all.

If we get attacked with an EMP strike I would rather be out there with the country boys.

Hank Jr. Is a legend. You are absolutely correct about educating each other. Another song of Hanks you can do is whiskey bent and hell bound.

Man, of all the things Hank talked about “surviving” in this song, I didn’t once hear him mention words that hurt his feelings. Today’s society (all races) has to learn that someone saying something or using words that hurt your feelings is the epitome of a first world problem. If people would quit getting so hung up on being the PC Police, and letting words ruin their day, we might actually be able to fix the problems in this country.

I remember this song playing after former UFC champion Matt Hughes walked to the octagon after his vehicle was hit by a train

You are instrumental to changing our lives as a black man…..You get it - Thank you!!

My parents listened to Hank when I was a kid. I always have loved him and his music ❤

You learn our Culture, But at the same time we learn yours. We both see the 2 sides at the same time which make's for a good learning experience. Nice Job.

This song still gives me chills....

I always love that he includes us country folks in NorCal. I live in a small ag town without even a grocery store. We're surrounded by orchards and farms. When we go to church there's a table where all of us leave extra veggies and fruit and firewood for free that we grow.

This is great! Omg, this got me right in the heart. ❤️ My late ex-husband, and I were young and married, loved this song! Played the hell out of it. Thank you for memories! ❤️

You definitely have a new subscriber. I'm a country girl. We live deep in the woods, off grid, hunt, fish, grow lots of food. I love your respect and views!