@@brittreactsYup. Sr had been dead for quite a while when the song came out. David Allan Coe was in his early 40s at the time, I believe. The song was released in 1983, 30 years after Hank had passed.
@@jerrelleverett1284 True ! The ride had run into the ghost of Ol Hank , something strange about this ride . For Britt - go back and read the lyrics again , knowing what you now know !
Hank Sr. Died in the back seat of a Cadillac at the ripe old age of 29! He was traveling between shows, and had terrible back pains, he succumbed to alcohol and pain killers!
I'm an Alabama boy - not born, but raised there from the age of two until I was in high school. In 2016, after 20 years out west, I was moving back to the Heart Of Dixie for the first time in years. As I was saying goodbye to all my friends one at a time, even though I was going to miss them, I took great, great satisfaction in grinning at them and saying, "This is where you get off, boah, 'cuz I'm goin' back to Alabam'." ✌️😎
@@brittreacts He had to stop outside of Nashville cause he was kicked out of The Grand Ole Opry. Which in Nashville if you're kicked out of the Opry you might as well be kicked out of Nashville
Oh girl, one of my all time favorite songs. Gives me chills every time I hear it.!! One of Hank Williams Sr. Is Luke the Drifter. Another great song like this is Alan Jackson's Midnight in Montgomery..... Which is where Hank's buried. ❤❤❤❤❤. DAC mentioned one of my favorite female singers in this one, K.T. Oslin. She was great! ,80's Ladies, I Aint Never Gonna Love Nobody But Cornell Crawford, Do Ya, Come Next Monday, Younger Men, Hey Bobby.... She has a LOT!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Britt. Yes it was the ghost of Hank Sr. For another song with a similar story, try Alan Jacksons Midnight in Montgomery. Great song also. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a great Holiday Season. Blessings on you and your family. I hope Santa is good to you all. Stay safe and well!
Hank Sr is Buried in Montgomery Alabama. Its a Beautiful monument. If i could send pictures in the comments, id send you a picture of Hank and Ms Audrey's grave.
Britt, you need to listen to “ You don’t have to call me darlin’” by David Allen Coe. It’s the best country and western song ever written. You’ll understand after you listen to it. ❤
Billy Joe Shaver wrote many old country songs recorded by other performers! He was always with Willie and Waylon and took more drugs than both of them combined! 😂
As everyone else has said, you got the main points and they have filled you in on the rest. Your journey into country music has prepared you well. 😎 I was a small town radio dj right after hs when this song was released. It was immediately, and remains, one of my favorites. Thanks for reacting to it.
While working on a Hank Williams tribute film in 1982, “The Ride” co-writer J. B. Detterline told Gary Gentry they should write a tribute song to Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell. Apparently J.B. Detterline was a big Lefty Frizzell fan, while Gary Gentry was more of a Hank Williams fan. So that evening the two got together and wrote a tribute song to the two country legends called “Wherever Hank and Lefty Are, That’s Where I Want to Go.” The two writers then parted ways at about 10:00 p.m. in the evening. But Gary Gentry wasn’t satisfied. He felt like the song the two co-wrote just didn’t do enough to show proper tribute to Hank Williams. Gentry was living at the Country Place Apartments at the time, and drinking a lot and “doing other stuff” according to the songwriter. He lit some candles, and performed a sort of redneck seance, trying to conjure the spirit of Hank Williams. “I wanted to write a masterpiece about Hank,” Gary recalled in 2015. “And I was mad, and I was drunk. So I said, ‘Hank! Why were you so big? Just because you died young? Show yourself! Help me write this song.” Apparently after the evocation, none other than Hank Williams appeared without a shirt on, sitting on Gary Gentry’s couch. “And I said, ‘Hank, we’re gonna take a ride. I wanna write about you. I think you’re the greatest songwriter and entertainer that ever lived.’ Thus, ‘The Ride,’ at 4 o’clock in the morning.” Gary Gentry then called J.B. Detterline, who was asleep (and whose wife was pregnant), and they completed the song. David Allan Coe eventually recorded it, and it was released as a single on February 28th, 1983.
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He was sued once because he jumped off the stage and knocked out a heckler who was a marshal arts teacher. He's a huge guy and was a member of Outlaw MC and spent half his life in prison.
A few days late seeing this. I remember suggesting this song after reacting to "the Conversation" if interested in Hank, Sr. A lot of history in his life and effect he had on country music. Yes, that was the spirit of Hank Sr., driving and explaining what he went through then warning it's "a long hard ride". As in road to singing stardom where 'passenger' thinks they want go. If interested, "You Never Even Called Me by My Name" is probably Coe's most famous song that practically everyone has heard, at least part of it.
This song was wrote about a song writers real life “experience”, he stated Hank was on his couch and then left but he felt him there and that Hank helped Gary Gentry write this song for David Allen Coe to sing.
David is also a great song writer and has made lots of money writing for other artists. He also has some super album songs, not for underage or public consumption. If you do more of him, be advised to read the lyrics first. Songs like "If That Ain't Country ..." are super well-written but not for radio or here.
Long as you got Hank and Hank Jr in your mind, take a trip into today’s Williams legacy continuing with Hank Jr’s youngest son Sam Williams. Listen to his song “Can’t Fool Your Own Blood” He has that true Williams talent, but he’s coming from a different road. So good!
Hank Sr passed on the road between Montgomry AL and Nashville TN in his caddy. This is a ghost story and a warning to all people who seek stardom, not just country music singers. there are more songs about Him in country music.
Hank Williams Sr. one of the fathers of country music, the Hillbilly Shakespeare, who shown bright for just a few years and died at age 29 in the backseat of a Cadillac heading for a show in Ohio New Year’s Day 1953.😢
I'm 64. My parents owned a music store. I saw DAC when I was about 10 years old at a local club. Saw Elvis at about the same time frame. Hank Sr die of an apparent overdose in a Cadillac. Hank Jr did the major cover of this song.
He does do a remake of the song Devil went down to Gorgia but it's slightly different. It's called "The Devil went down to Jamaica" he was looking to sell some weed, it was excellent weed indeed! Lol!
As others mentioned it was Hank Sr. as the driver. Hank's life was tragic full of booze and drugs. He was fired from the Opry and was one of country music's first outlaws. He also died very young Now he is viewed as the patron saint of the sound. Check out the song Midnight in Montgomery. It has a very similar vibe also about Hank.
Hank was fired from the Opry, and was in the process of trying to get back on when he died, at the age of 29. Hince he cried just south of Nashville and turned that car around. He also used the term drifter, Hank made recordings under the name Luke the Drifter, his band was the Drifting Cowboys.
“Thumbing” is hitchhiking. You hold up your thumb when cars approach hoping they’ll stop and give you a “ride”. David has a lot of great songs. “Longhaired Redneck” is excellent.
"thumbing" in this context means hitchhiking The driver in this song is Hank Williams Sr --- tragic past, lots of vices lead to his early death when his son, Hank Jr, was really young. The larger country community took to basically viewing Jr as their responsibility to look after and guide as he grew. Jr has his own rough history, and became a country music star in his own right. If you haven't already, check out Senior's "Hey Good Lookin'" and Junior's "Born to Boogie" & "Family Tradition" (that one I highly suspect you'll need to have the lyrics for to catch all the nuances)
Another one similar to this is Alan Jackson “midnight in Montgomery” but you HAVE to do the official music video and pay close attention to the words to really get it. Think you’ll love that one tho.
A kid kitchhiking to Nashville has been picked up by the spirit of Hank Williams Sr. He is dropped off because Hank is headed back to Alabama. Now that you know the story, listen to the song again. Ya gotta feel this one!! BCNU...
I used to hitchhike in Southern California in the early 90’s today if I was still in my 20’s I might still do that but I’m a hell of a lot older. I don’t think I would do that at 53
Loved it. But David Alan Coe sings a song named “You Never Even Called Me By My Name”. It’s the song that the WHOLE bar or party will sing along with. It’s the self proclaimed “greatest country song ever written”. It’s a party song like Red Solo Cup. Check it out. I’m sure the others commenting will say the same.
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It’s a ghost story. The driver was Hank Williams sr, who’d been gone for 20+ years when this song came out
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The Driver was the ghost of Hank Williams Sr.
What!?!
@@brittreactsYup. Sr had been dead for quite a while when the song came out. David Allan Coe was in his early 40s at the time, I believe. The song was released in 1983, 30 years after Hank had passed.
@@brittreacts yes! hank Williams sr is a musical legend! in the song/he's a ghost! what makes the song so great
@@jerrelleverett1284 True ! The ride had run into the ghost of Ol Hank , something strange about this ride . For Britt - go back and read the lyrics again , knowing what you now know !
Hank Sr. Died in the back seat of a Cadillac at the ripe old age of 29!
He was traveling between shows, and had terrible back pains, he succumbed to alcohol and pain killers!
David Allen Coe "You Don't Have to Call Me By My Name" has been dubbed the perfect Country and Western song. This should be your next DAC song.
He had to stop outside of Nashville because he was kicked out of the Grand Ol Opry (essentially kicked out of Nashville)
I'm an Alabama boy - not born, but raised there from the age of two until I was in high school. In 2016, after 20 years out west, I was moving back to the Heart Of Dixie for the first time in years. As I was saying goodbye to all my friends one at a time, even though I was going to miss them, I took great, great satisfaction in grinning at them and saying, "This is where you get off, boah, 'cuz I'm goin' back to Alabam'." ✌️😎
"Thumbin'" is hitchhiking. I like watching you get acquainted with Classic Country ❤😊
"If that ain't country" is my favorite David Allen Coe song.
Bet you can't even find the original here on UA-cam!!!
@@sokyoutdoors588 I can find his XXX album and yes they have the original with the N word in it. If I can't find it, I'll kiss your A--
@@sokyoutdoors588 You can find the uncensored version, believe it or not.
Yes but the lyrics are.....not good.
My favorite too and you can find it on yt but the lyrics are too rough for a lot of reactors
The fame killed Hank Williams. It was is ghost that was warning him. Basicly the lost highway.
That’s so deep!
@@brittreacts He had to stop outside of Nashville cause he was kicked out of The Grand Ole Opry. Which in Nashville if you're kicked out of the Opry you might as well be kicked out of Nashville
Oh girl, one of my all time favorite songs. Gives me chills every time I hear it.!! One of Hank Williams Sr. Is Luke the Drifter. Another great song like this is Alan Jackson's Midnight in Montgomery..... Which is where Hank's buried. ❤❤❤❤❤. DAC mentioned one of my favorite female singers in this one, K.T. Oslin. She was great! ,80's Ladies, I Aint Never Gonna Love Nobody But Cornell Crawford, Do Ya, Come Next Monday, Younger Men, Hey Bobby.... She has a LOT!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
David Allen Coe... The original artist of the song "Tennessee Whiskey"... Still love Chris Stapleton's version though..
George Jones
@@ricksaunders8074 Great call, George's version was great too but David was the first...
@js3599 I can't remember
David's version
Chris tops both of them
@@ricksaunders8074 I'm not saying David's version is better, but it is available on YT if you want to check for yourself...
Thumbing (hitchhiking)
He is one of the best songwriters ever
“You never called me by my name “ Coe
Actually written by the late great Steve Goodman and John Prine, Coe recorded it and added a verse.
You should do "Long haired Redneck" by Coe..
Thanks for playing this. Yeah, he was riding with the Big Daddy of old country. The one and only Hank Williams sr.
Forgot to say how much I love your reactions to give artist's! Keep it up!
I appreciate that!
This song has always gave me chills such a legendary song
Hi Britt. Yes it was the ghost of Hank Sr. For another song with a similar story, try Alan Jacksons Midnight in Montgomery. Great song also. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a great Holiday Season. Blessings on you and your family. I hope Santa is good to you all. Stay safe and well!
Hank Sr is Buried in Montgomery Alabama. Its a Beautiful monument. If i could send pictures in the comments, id send you a picture of Hank and Ms Audrey's grave.
Britt, you need to listen to “ You don’t have to call me darlin’” by David Allen Coe. It’s the best country and western song ever written. You’ll understand after you listen to it. ❤
I have done 32 shows with DAC. In my life time.
i like that you pull up the lyrics to get the story,...your the best on youtube for reactions
Time off for bad behavior is one of the coolest songs he ever wrote he also wrote Take this Job And shove it
another spirit of Hank Sr song is "Midnight in Montgomery- Alan Jackson" enjoy :)
Love this. Hank Sr. ghost songs. This and the Alan Jackson tune are good.
Billy Joe Shaver wrote many old country songs recorded by other performers! He was always with Willie and Waylon and took more drugs than both of them combined! 😂
As everyone else has said, you got the main points and they have filled you in on the rest. Your journey into country music has prepared you well. 😎
I was a small town radio dj right after hs when this song was released. It was immediately, and remains, one of my favorites. Thanks for reacting to it.
I’m super impressed with how in depth you picked up on the meaning of the song even before you knew it was about Hank.
Just some info...Hank Sr, is buried in Montgomery, Alabama. Alan Jackson did a song - Midnight In Montgomery. It is really good too!! ❤❤
Love his fabulous voice!!
While working on a Hank Williams tribute film in 1982, “The Ride” co-writer J. B. Detterline told Gary Gentry they should write a tribute song to Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzell. Apparently J.B. Detterline was a big Lefty Frizzell fan, while Gary Gentry was more of a Hank Williams fan. So that evening the two got together and wrote a tribute song to the two country legends called “Wherever Hank and Lefty Are, That’s Where I Want to Go.”
The two writers then parted ways at about 10:00 p.m. in the evening. But Gary Gentry wasn’t satisfied. He felt like the song the two co-wrote just didn’t do enough to show proper tribute to Hank Williams. Gentry was living at the Country Place Apartments at the time, and drinking a lot and “doing other stuff” according to the songwriter. He lit some candles, and performed a sort of redneck seance, trying to conjure the spirit of Hank Williams.
“I wanted to write a masterpiece about Hank,” Gary recalled in 2015. “And I was mad, and I was drunk. So I said, ‘Hank! Why were you so big? Just because you died young? Show yourself! Help me write this song.”
Apparently after the evocation, none other than Hank Williams appeared without a shirt on, sitting on Gary Gentry’s couch. “And I said, ‘Hank, we’re gonna take a ride. I wanna write about you. I think you’re the greatest songwriter and entertainer that ever lived.’ Thus, ‘The Ride,’ at 4 o’clock in the morning.”
Gary Gentry then called J.B. Detterline, who was asleep (and whose wife was pregnant), and they completed the song. David Allan Coe eventually recorded it, and it was released as a single on February 28th, 1983.
Saw him live in concert a few uears ago, in his late 70's and still put on a 3 hour show
Still remember it like it was yesterday, good times
New subscriber long time watcher... I love seeing you react to older music and seeing you exposed to music this old timer was raised on, and I love how you react to it. It is nice to see a younger generation liking a wider range of music
One of my favorite live performances of my life was getting blind joe to play this in a small town a few years before he got on "the voice"
love her response when the song got to Hank Williams sr
Great job! A similar song to this is Alan Jackson “ Midnight in Montgomery “. Also a great song.
One of my all time favorite songs!!! Thanks Britt!!! 🍻
One of my favorite songs
The greatest song ever written. Reviewed by the prettiest woman on the planet. Perfection
Thumbing means hitchhiking
For a wonderful listening experience, Billy Joe Shaver’s “Live Forever.”
He was sued once because he jumped off the stage and knocked out a heckler who was a marshal arts teacher.
He's a huge guy and was a member of Outlaw MC and spent half his life in prison.
One of the greatest songwriters to ever walk the earth
Gary Gentry?
Great song! he's alittle old here but can still sing it!
A few days late seeing this. I remember suggesting this song after reacting to "the Conversation" if interested in Hank, Sr. A lot of history in his life and effect he had on country music.
Yes, that was the spirit of Hank Sr., driving and explaining what he went through then warning it's "a long hard ride". As in road to singing stardom where 'passenger' thinks they want go.
If interested, "You Never Even Called Me by My Name" is probably Coe's most famous song that practically everyone has heard, at least part of it.
The ghost of the OG! Hank Sr
The ghost of country music past!
i have new speakers with sub, Yamaha ns600a and SVS been spinning his records. great voice and story teller.
This song was wrote about a song writers real life “experience”, he stated Hank was on his couch and then left but he felt him there and that Hank helped Gary Gentry write this song for David Allen Coe to sing.
David is also a great song writer and has made lots of money writing for other artists.
He also has some super album songs, not for underage or public consumption. If you do more of him, be advised to read the lyrics first. Songs like "If That Ain't Country ..." are super well-written but not for radio or here.
And a song about kittys
And geeezie people
Long as you got Hank and Hank Jr in your mind, take a trip into today’s Williams legacy continuing with Hank Jr’s youngest son Sam Williams. Listen to his song “Can’t Fool Your Own Blood”
He has that true Williams talent, but he’s coming from a different road.
So good!
Hank III looks and sounds like his grandfather. Country Heroes
Hank Sr passed on the road between Montgomry AL and Nashville TN in his caddy. This is a ghost story and a warning to all people who seek stardom, not just country music singers. there are more songs about Him in country music.
Hank Williams Sr. one of the fathers of country music, the Hillbilly Shakespeare, who shown bright for just a few years and died at age 29 in the backseat of a Cadillac heading for a show in Ohio New Year’s Day 1953.😢
I'm 64. My parents owned a music store. I saw DAC when I was about 10 years old at a local club. Saw Elvis at about the same time frame. Hank Sr die of an apparent overdose in a Cadillac. Hank Jr did the major cover of this song.
He does do a remake of the song Devil went down to Gorgia but it's slightly different. It's called "The Devil went down to Jamaica" he was looking to sell some weed, it was excellent weed indeed! Lol!
I forgot that !!!!!! Thank you kindly about mentioning that song
It's unfair when a reactor does this song but they don't know it's about Hank Sr. and his life story
The OG Hank Williams.
Need to hear DAC song "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile." Beautiful song
You got it baby
My favorite David Allen Coe song is You Don't Have to Call Me By My Name
Something else I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned. He was "thumbing from Montgomery" Hank is buried in Montgomery.
More Outlaw Country! Love it!
The man who picked him up was the ghost of Hank Williams Sr.
What's important, is can you make folks cry, bend them guitar strings, make people feel what you feel inside.
As others mentioned it was Hank Sr. as the driver. Hank's life was tragic full of booze and drugs. He was fired from the Opry and was one of country music's first outlaws. He also died very young Now he is viewed as the patron saint of the sound. Check out the song Midnight in Montgomery. It has a very similar vibe also about Hank.
The song is about the ghost of Hank Williams Sr giving him a ride
Hank was fired from the Opry, and was in the process of trying to get back on when he died, at the age of 29. Hince he cried just south of Nashville and turned that car around. He also used the term drifter, Hank made recordings under the name Luke the Drifter, his band was the Drifting Cowboys.
Excellent tune :)
DAC wasnt the originator but was the best known version of the song Tennesee Whiskey till Chris Stapletons version came along!
“Thumbing” is hitchhiking. You hold up your thumb when cars approach hoping they’ll stop and give you a “ride”. David has a lot of great songs. “Longhaired Redneck” is excellent.
DAC is the only outlaw that played outlaw country. Brit if you listen to Billy Joe Shaver listen to “I’ve been to Georgia on a Fast Train”.
Your eyes show expression and emotion on lyrics
He has written songs covering county, rap, rock, metal, and more
Yes The Song Is About The Gost of Hank Williams Sr my Lady !
A key in this song is understood. Hank Williams Sr. Is buried in Montgomery, Alabama
With that being said break out the song from Alan Jackson “Midnight in Montgomery”
"thumbing" in this context means hitchhiking
The driver in this song is Hank Williams Sr --- tragic past, lots of vices lead to his early death when his son, Hank Jr, was really young. The larger country community took to basically viewing Jr as their responsibility to look after and guide as he grew. Jr has his own rough history, and became a country music star in his own right.
If you haven't already, check out Senior's "Hey Good Lookin'" and Junior's "Born to Boogie" & "Family Tradition" (that one I highly suspect you'll need to have the lyrics for to catch all the nuances)
Another one similar to this is Alan Jackson “midnight in Montgomery” but you HAVE to do the official music video and pay close attention to the words to really get it. Think you’ll love that one tho.
Thumbing is another way of saying hitch hiking, because you stick out your closed hand with your thumb sticking up.
A sad song was by Hank Williams jr. (There's a Tear in my Beer). A tribute to his Dad.
You did it , thanks. If you like those songs, try David Ball song was Riding with Private Malone
If I remember right David Allen Coe slept in a hearse in the Grand Ol Opry parking lot. He has alot of ghost and demons.
You need to react to MORE David Allan Coe...
A kid kitchhiking to Nashville has been picked up by the spirit of Hank Williams Sr. He is dropped off because Hank is headed back to Alabama. Now that you know the story, listen to the song again. Ya gotta feel this one!! BCNU...
Great song Miss Britt. Thanks for reviewing.
Glad you enjoyed!
Hank was basically ran out of Nashville. The Grand Ole Opry, took him out and his award was recended. Thats why he stopped just short of Nashville.
I used to hitchhike in Southern California in the early 90’s today if I was still in my 20’s I might still do that but I’m a hell of a lot older. I don’t think I would do that at 53
Thumbing was "hitch hiking"
You can't do David Allan Coe without doing "Whips and Things"
BRITT PLEASE REDO THIS ONE THE STUDIO VERSION OR LIVE FROM WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER? THIS JUST AINT DOIN HIM OR THE SONG JUSTICE AND ITS ONE OF MY FAVS❤😢
Fire reaction girl 🔥
Drove I 65 a few times. Think about this song.
Chris Ledoux also has a song called The Ride
That list sounds like a reaction list you have to do. 1 from each of those artist. "The Ride-featuring Brit". Have a great Thanksgiving.
Hank was from the Montgomery area.
You need to hear the album version. Much more eerie soundtrack.
David Allen Coe did a Version of the Rise for Dale Earnhardt. That gives me chills.
David Allen Coe YOU NEVER EVEN CALL ME BY MY NAME and MONA LISA LOST HER SMILE. Just two great song by DAC. 🤠
The driver was Hank Wiliams, Sr. in the Cadillac that he died in.
The ghost of Hank Williams gave him a ride
Loved it. But David Alan Coe sings a song named “You Never Even Called Me By My Name”. It’s the song that the WHOLE bar or party will sing along with. It’s the self proclaimed “greatest country song ever written”. It’s a party song like Red Solo Cup. Check it out. I’m sure the others commenting will say the same.
John Prine and the very funny Steve Goodman co-writing..how can ya go wrong.
It was the spirit of Hank Williams.
If you'd have growed up country, you woulda not been shocked when he said "HANK"
The word 'Legend' is banded around a lot these days, but it certainly applies to DAC.