Did you ever hear the great "Hot Rod Race?" Written by George Wilson and recorded by Arkie Shibley in 1950, it inspired at least four follow-ups by Shibley and countless "answer songs" by others. I was just a little kid when this all went down, born about the time the original peaked at #5. But, I still can remember being in cafes with my parents and hearing the original or one of the others on the juke box. It went on for years. For folks into western swing, it was great fun wondering what chapter was going to come along next. :)
Because most artist don't record "stories" like Keen did, which makes him a great songwriter, who has been followed for decades, while the rest fade into obscurity after a couple of recordings.
The original has been my favorite since the first time I heard it. But it always left me feeling sad. This song is the PERFECT companion to the original.
Omg! Kit! You killed it! I hope Robert Earl has heard this! Very very excellent! I’m moved to tears! Oh, and I don’t know if it was intentional or not, but I loved the “chopper in the air.” reference.
I wrote one last verse, too .....but yours is good, too. .......... "Sherry drove down to the prison, where Sonny was sent to fry. It wasn't hard to get past the guard, she just showed a little thigh. She shot that guard right between the eyes with the gun hid in her purse. She slipped the keys right off his belt, and turned her Sonny loose. They both hit the highway in Sherry's shiny Benz.........the road goes on forever, and the party never ends".........................
Dear sir I must say how much I appreciate and love this song I was raised by my Papa and nana before she passed I was raised on country music but this by by far is my favorite song thank you for doing this it means the world to me even my daughter knows the words God bless and thank you we truly needed this
So very great! I have loved the song for many years, and this is like a new icing! I too hope REK has heard it. So nice would be him having this guy on stage to finish with his verse. Glad I heard it!
I'm glad that they got away! Thanks for curing my REK grief. Excellent ! Sonny was good with a pool cue, and Sherry was handy with a single shot .410 ! Bravo !
Love it! We lose our music if the road doesn’t go on.Tip my hat to you and let’s hit the floor dancing live as the party never ends. The followers are smart rears(prefer to call myself quick witted) and a sense of humor anyone can love. Thanks for this.
Kit thats absolutely great, the best follow up ive ever heard. You should think about getting with Robert Earl King and pitching this as a movie to some producers. With the right writers and actors (Sherry,, Kelly Riley of Yellowstone----Sonny,,, Charlie Hunnam of Sons of Anarchy) it would make one hell of a movie---or at least in my humble opinion,,,, again GREAT FOLLOW UP!!!!!
I bought a "New Country" compilation album years ago, "The Road Goes On Forever" was on it, I had never heard it before. Loved it to bits and still play it today, in a heap of mainstream pop and rock it is my private treasure. Kit, I thought this just wouldn't work, but my goodness, it is superb and a worthy addition to the original - my hat off to you sir! Tim Jones, Corby, England.
Fantastic ! So glad you let them get away. Souls like Sonny & Sherrie are just Tumbleweeds and need to stay free. May the road go on forever and the party never end.
Love it! Great guitar playing and awesome lyrics. When you mentioned the Texas boarder town, I thought you were going to tip your hat to Johnny Cash and say something about a little cabaret.
Heard “the road goes on forever and the party never ends” for the very first time yesterday.... so I can’t get that tune out of my head and then I run into this little diddy..... what a great weekend!!!! Now for someone to write the return from Mexico story.... cause the road goes on forever and the party never ends!!!!
Just came across your video even though it is nine years old. Love the ending of the song and how you wrote and played lots of entertainment my friend It put a smile on my face take care.
Ahhoo! This is an amazing prolouge to the tale!! That highway man song In particular has always been my favorite and hearing this elevates the whole experience, wish I would've heard it sooner!! ❤
Kit ive loved this song in its various renditions over half my life, that was a happy lil outlaw ending. You get my stamp of approval! Eh-haw! Thanks buddy.
This is true genius. Rather than "cover" a great song, why don't more artists just continue them?
Did you ever hear the great "Hot Rod Race?" Written by George Wilson and recorded by Arkie Shibley in 1950, it inspired at least four follow-ups by Shibley and countless "answer songs" by others. I was just a little kid when this all went down, born about the time the original peaked at #5. But, I still can remember being in cafes with my parents and hearing the original or one of the others on the juke box. It went on for years. For folks into western swing, it was great fun wondering what chapter was going to come along next. :)
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Because most artist don't record "stories" like Keen did, which makes him a great songwriter, who has been followed for decades, while the rest fade into obscurity after a couple of recordings.
@@hadmatter9240 I agree. Robert is the first since Tom T. Hall. I think very highly of both men.👍
@@hadmatter9240 keen didn't write the road goes on forever. Kit wrote both songs snd Keen recorded both of them.
Thanks for listening more to come
When will something new be posted?
Kit Kutscherousky lol hell yea i like it
You killed it. Great job. Now cook up something else. Make part 2 to another song. Theres tons to choose from. You really did an excellent job.
Kit Kutscherousky great final story to my favorite song, R.E.K. is the story master but this is just as good.....thanks !
The video to the song
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The original has been my favorite since the first time I heard it. But it always left me feeling sad. This song is the PERFECT companion to the original.
Lol I hear ya sister! Perfect sequel!
I really hope Robert Earl Keen has seen this video. This is awesome.
Omg! Kit! You killed it! I hope Robert Earl has heard this!
Very very excellent! I’m moved to tears!
Oh, and I don’t know if it was intentional or not, but I loved the “chopper in the air.” reference.
GREAT story, now we need to hear Sherry's version!
I wrote one last verse, too .....but yours is good, too. .......... "Sherry drove down to the prison, where Sonny was sent to fry. It wasn't hard to get past the guard, she just showed a little thigh. She shot that guard right between the eyes with the gun hid in her purse. She slipped the keys right off his belt, and turned her Sonny loose. They both hit the highway in Sherry's shiny Benz.........the road goes on forever, and the party never ends".........................
Nita MoMo I like that!!!!!!!!!!! Very creative!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome
That’s great bro!
I like yours a lot!!!!
LOVE IT !!!!!!!! Damn !!!!!!!
That was clever, and awfully enjoyable. Nice job!
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Still and amazing "ADDITION" to the song. More, More, More!!!!
I'll be posting a sequel to the sequel soon!
Just a Guitar, nice voice and great song..... WHO NEED'S A BAND ?
Dear sir I must say how much I appreciate and love this song I was raised by my Papa and nana before she passed I was raised on country music but this by by far is my favorite song thank you for doing this it means the world to me even my daughter knows the words God bless and thank you we truly needed this
THIS IS AWEOME I COULDNT EVER IMAGINE A PART 2 and here it is better than I could’ve imagined!!! Awesome job
I never thought this had a chance to be any good. Glad I gave it a listen. It's great!!!
Pure talent sir. I love the road goes on forever. I loved this just as much. Great job
So very great! I have loved the song for many years, and this is like a new icing! I too hope REK has heard it. So nice would be him having this guy on stage to finish with his verse. Glad I heard it!
Amazing work sir. I listen to this at least once a week. Great work!!! Thank you.
You sir....are a bloody genius..😂😅😊. Best regards from Australia ole mate.
Now the road really does go on forever and the party really never ends! Awesome!
Thank you! That was the closure I needed.
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THIS IS CRAZY !!!!!! Damn Straight !!!!!!!! Somebody make sure Willie and Kris hear this before they pass. RIP Johnny and Waylon.
first class buddy !
I always liked the original song by Robert Earl Keene , This was just as much fun! Thanks!
I'm glad that they got away! Thanks for curing my REK grief. Excellent ! Sonny was good with a pool cue, and Sherry was handy with a single shot .410 ! Bravo !
Where Have I Been - 2014!!!! - The adorable cheshire cat grin and the twinkle in the eye makes it even better! Bonnie & Clyde, eat your heart out.
Mighty stuff ....the road here in Ireland goes on forever also ...for such a small country , you'd wonder how !!!! The party never ends ...
Unbelievable! THX !
Love it! We lose our music if the road doesn’t go on.Tip my hat to you and let’s hit the floor dancing live as the party never ends. The followers are smart rears(prefer to call myself quick witted) and a sense of humor anyone can love. Thanks for this.
And now.....the rest of the story. The perfect ending to a truly great song!
Just found this. Great ending.
Love it..
I dont know how I've never heard this before, GREAT SONG MY FRIEND!
Kit thats absolutely great, the best follow up ive ever heard. You should think about getting with Robert Earl King and pitching this as a movie to some producers. With the right writers and actors (Sherry,, Kelly Riley of Yellowstone----Sonny,,, Charlie Hunnam of Sons of Anarchy) it would make one hell of a movie---or at least in my humble opinion,,,, again GREAT FOLLOW UP!!!!!
sorry for the misspelling of Robert Earl Keens name seems like my computer just dont understand my hillbilly accent :-(
Brother that was an awesome ending to an already classy tune ! Nice job well done sir!!👏
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The song goes on forever and the party never ends!
This is absolutely brilliant! Wish we'd found you earlier. Hope you're still performing!
Awesome
Love it!
I have to leave another comment.. This is the Perfect ending to the story..This dude Rocks!Thanks Bro!You Rock!!!
I’m glad I found this! Well done and creative!
I bought a "New Country" compilation album years ago, "The Road Goes On Forever" was on it, I had never heard it before. Loved it to bits and still play it today, in a heap of mainstream pop and rock it is my private treasure. Kit, I thought this just wouldn't work, but my goodness, it is superb and a worthy addition to the original - my hat off to you sir! Tim Jones, Corby, England.
Fantastic ! So glad you let them get away. Souls like Sonny & Sherrie are just Tumbleweeds and need to stay free. May the road go on forever and the party never end.
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Good job! Awesome part 2
You should cover the original then kick right into this..
Please do this.
He should
Ill probably have a version on my yt channel soon. I've already combined these lyrics with the original in a long sheet!
@@Farmboyspence can't wait to hear it
This is amazing! This feller is awesome first time ever hearing him. I’ll be sure to share this around!
Well done. The couple thanks you for the ending. They love it! & so do I.
Hell ya brother.one hell of a song. Good job. My brother law Favorite Song hes no longer with us. ( May) makes two years see him on the other side.
Love it! Great guitar playing and awesome lyrics.
When you mentioned the Texas boarder town, I thought you were going to tip your hat to Johnny Cash and say something about a little cabaret.
That's awesome! Love your ending!
Hot Damn......great story telling ending......☺
Why have I NOT heard of this till now ??? This is awesome !!!!!!!! I LOVE this ending better :) :) :) I'm going to listen to this again .
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THE ROAD GOES ON FOREVER AND THE PARTY NEVER ENDS THIRD SONG PALEEEEEZZZZEEEE THIS WAS INCREDIBLE !!!!!!
Absolutely fabulous! Thank you, sir.
best last version ever by sign thank you cowboy
This needs to become a real song!!!
Absolutely phenomenal Sir.This my friend is the way music should be today.
Heard “the road goes on forever and the party never ends” for the very first time yesterday.... so I can’t get that tune out of my head and then I run into this little diddy..... what a great weekend!!!! Now for someone to write the return from Mexico story.... cause the road goes on forever and the party never ends!!!!
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Talk about awesome. Icing on the cake.
That was a great sequel! Thanks for that man! Love it! All the tie ins. !!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!
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Yeeeeeew!! 🎉
Absolutely superb
Brilliantly done and our favourite 'couple on the 'run get a great send off
Thanks and wonderfully put together and played
Thanks for finishing the story. I like knowing that they got away...
I love it. Beautiful. I would love to hear this extra in a bar. You're so awesome 👌
Well done! The road goes on forever indeed for these two outlaws!
Awesome answer song! I love answer songs!
DUDE! THAT was AWESOME!!!!!!!
Good job 😮😅❤
That was awesome, and your joy in playing it is evident and contagious
I 100% agree. A rare example of someone doing something they love and are proud of.
Wow Kit! You are a genius. You finished it beautifully! You're also a very good singer!
thank you so much for all your wonderfull music you can still makean old man smile,
Just came across your video even though it is nine years old. Love the ending of the song and how you wrote and played lots of entertainment my friend
It put a smile on my face
take care.
Like Gitty up go and gitty up go the reply.
Great finish to the story.
That was awesome. The song is a great story and this just keeps it going, great job!
Perfect ending. Thank you for telling the rest of the story.
Nice job, love the song. Having a great time playin along with you on this.
Absolutely fantastic! As good as the original.
Absolutely amazing... a wonderful tribute to REK and his song. Thank you for doing this sir...I love it!
Well done sir this is the best of the best
Very good!!!! I had my screen minimized and honestly thought it was REK singing!
Brilliant
Ahhoo! This is an amazing prolouge to the tale!! That highway man song In particular has always been my favorite and hearing this elevates the whole experience, wish I would've heard it sooner!! ❤
Awesome completion of the story
Thank you
Amazing!
Awesome! The only thing that could top this is a sequel to Tom Ames Prayer!
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You did a Great song right ! The end of the road goes on forever was always pretty sad. You definatly made it right
Thank you for sharing Kit. Great job! ✨🎶✨
This is amazing, I can’t stop listening to it!
That was absolutely Perfect...Good job!That was Awesome!!!!!!
Lovely!!
This was great!
That was awesome. The original is my best friend and i's song we play it everyday.. now we will play your ending. Thank you soo much for your song
Loved it!
Awesome! Thank you Sir!
Great sequel to an awesome song. Thank you Sir.
loved it
Wonderful. Very nicely done, sir!
Thanks so much for adding to the legend of Sherry and Sonny!
Great job
Awesome ending
That smile when he let us know they got away. Very, very nice.
Thanks for that...brought a smile to my face. And a tear to my eye.
Brilliant.
Kit ive loved this song in its various renditions over half my life, that was a happy lil outlaw ending. You get my stamp of approval! Eh-haw! Thanks buddy.
Great Work Kit, I still come back here all the time to cheer up the day!!!!
I always wished that they would make a getaway! You did an amazing job and I hope REK heard this!
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Love It Thank you good On you