Boxcar Willie. Railway to heaven.

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  • Опубліковано 27 жов 2009
  • I love Boxcars woice.

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  • @patrickhiggins3582
    @patrickhiggins3582 6 місяців тому +18

    Boxcar willie was a star,, his singing with the angels in heaven now.

  • @ovidbruce6434
    @ovidbruce6434 10 місяців тому +26

    Let Willy's voice praise our Heavenly Father and Jesus forever and always! God rest your Soul brother!

  • @middletech
    @middletech 12 років тому +38

    I feel sorry for those that are not inspired by such heavenly music.

  • @rhondaboncutter5812
    @rhondaboncutter5812 7 місяців тому +13

    Born in the 50's, love all these old gospel songs! They were sang in Church when I was a kid! Loved when I grew up!

  • @ronnierigsbee8485
    @ronnierigsbee8485 3 роки тому +62

    Loved Box car Willie , he was the king of the train songs . May he no be forgotten 🙏🏼❤️

  • @kimoconnor495
    @kimoconnor495 2 роки тому +32

    There will never be another like him .R.I.P Boxcar now your singing in heaven

  • @paulmackintosh9964
    @paulmackintosh9964 3 роки тому +57

    Oh man, I have found this video and boy do the tears run down.
    One of THE BEST EVER REAL COUNTRY MUSIC Stars.
    Box, you are missed by the world but we are still with you when we play your beautiful music.
    THANK YOU.
    Paul🇬🇧

  • @sailawaybob
    @sailawaybob 2 роки тому +30

    most of those great country stars are long gone but they're music will live on for generations to come.

  • @royclary3969
    @royclary3969 3 роки тому +65

    Box was sick when he done this . god bless him . he's in heaven now

  • @adrianjosephbustle7265
    @adrianjosephbustle7265 2 роки тому +9

    My grandfather used to sit and sing this song often in the evenings...he died a few years before I was born....1965...would have been nice to sing it with him.

  • @michaelcollins9386
    @michaelcollins9386 3 роки тому +14

    All the old legends are gone hank William's johnny cash boxcar Charlie pride don William's merle haggard...in the words of george jones who's gonna fill there shoes😥

  • @barbarawagner5938
    @barbarawagner5938 5 років тому +148

    Daddy I miss you more than you will ever know. My life will never be the same without you. This world is one lonely place without you. Know you will never be forgotten. You were not only my Dad but my best friend. Love always Barbara.

    • @seadogold
      @seadogold 4 роки тому +12

      Barbara, a lot of us miss your Dad. I grew up next to the tracks and saw the end of steam on the Wabash RR. It is rare that I can get through one of your Dad's train songs without tearing up. Railway to Heaven is my favorite.

    • @carlwegert691
      @carlwegert691 3 роки тому +3

      @@seadogold mine too

    • @johnsmithSongbird
      @johnsmithSongbird 3 роки тому +4

      I loved him too
      We will meet again

    • @oddragnarbekken532
      @oddragnarbekken532 3 роки тому +2

      Good words

    • @ronnierigsbee8485
      @ronnierigsbee8485 3 роки тому +5

      Your Dad was my all time favorite! He was the King of the train songs . May he never be forgotten 🙏🏼♥️

  • @geneaustin5151
    @geneaustin5151 3 роки тому +18

    Boxcar Willie was one of the finest entertainers and country stars. He was one of my all-time favorites. Rest in peace Box, enjoy that ride on the Railway in Heaven.

  • @vendanges3
    @vendanges3 12 років тому +18

    Did you notice that all of these people had a smile on their face while singing? May God Bless all of the country music singers!

  • @AKIYIKO
    @AKIYIKO 6 років тому +16

    I still remember my mom playing this song as a kid !!!! Thanks for the memories ! Life is great if you have God in your life

  • @johannes179
    @johannes179 14 років тому +24

    Miss him! But his songs live forever.

  • @opelpia
    @opelpia 12 років тому +3

    Now that's how Country Music should sound like. R.I.P. Boxie

  • @melindasavage2052
    @melindasavage2052 2 роки тому +6

    Great song writer and great singer

  • @jimmyoleary8667
    @jimmyoleary8667 7 років тому +21

    His integrity over the years speaks for itself! H Boxcar Willie is Country music and helped make a way for other great Country artist to follow in his footsteps! RIP my Friend! 😥

  • @PamelaElaineNovikoff
    @PamelaElaineNovikoff 10 років тому +12

    Box Car and all who played country music from the beginning. If it wasn't for you we would not have country music today. I love each and every one of you. :)

  • @geemaof6
    @geemaof6 11 років тому +11

    62 yrs old...Boxcar has always been great

  • @thomasclark981
    @thomasclark981 3 роки тому +7

    Yes. Boxcar was ill when he did this. *But he still did it. *saw him twice live..... Birmingham England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and Oxford England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 R. I. P. my friend and thanks for the music and memories. You will never ever be forgotten. 🤠

  • @glendakelk3846
    @glendakelk3846 4 роки тому +7

    Heaven has all the greatest we still have thier music

  • @brendanoconnor6619
    @brendanoconnor6619 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful dad was a railway man rip

  • @peterjohnroche8533
    @peterjohnroche8533 2 роки тому +21

    I have only just discovered Boxcar, and I am so glad I did, this song is so moving and spiritual. He sings it effortlessly even though he is not that well. Such a natural country singing voice and so down to earth. God bless you Box and rest in peace.

  • @grizzlycomrie
    @grizzlycomrie 12 років тому +19

    Pure and proper country, i forgot just how good he sounds, just great.

  • @beckylipps7286
    @beckylipps7286 4 роки тому +5

    Love Boxcar Willy and this old song!❤️🌹

  • @fays3297
    @fays3297 11 років тому +40

    so miss him.best train whistle blower of all.love all his songs

  • @joanharris8057
    @joanharris8057 3 роки тому +11

    Boxcar Willie sings it best! Beautiful rendition!

    • @cityrnsk
      @cityrnsk 2 роки тому

      Man he sure does!!

  • @robinkey4499
    @robinkey4499 6 років тому +60

    we all need Lord in our lives

    • @robinkey4499
      @robinkey4499 Рік тому

      @Greg Normal yes i met box Willie on the he was ver GCR Loughborough uk l was very interested in railway he asked me i believe in Jesus yes with all my heart

  • @barbarawagner5938
    @barbarawagner5938 5 років тому +3

    Daddy, my life will never be the same without you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you. Why didn't God take me with you, didn't he know how much I loved you? You were not only my Dad but my best friend. Know you will never be forgotten. I sure do miss you, Daddy.

  • @ivan3168
    @ivan3168 11 років тому +16

    What a legend he was, we truly miss you Boxcar. There are no more like you on the horizon.

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 3 роки тому +4

    I always loved box car Willie growing up year's ago may God bless his soul rest in peace 🙏 my friend you are loved and missed

  • @davemcelheron7141
    @davemcelheron7141 3 роки тому +7

    Box Car was great. Loved his twang in song and style. Only realised he was gone. Sleep good I still hear that train a coming even in Clare Ireland.

  • @Ireland1947
    @Ireland1947 12 років тому +10

    Thank you Boxcar for what you added to my life RIP

  • @kellymyers5974
    @kellymyers5974 Рік тому

    Love you Boxcar Willie. God bless and God speed....................

  • @BarryLambright-ff1pz
    @BarryLambright-ff1pz Місяць тому +1

    I saw boxcar willie in person with my mom and dad in middle of1980s at Centerville michigan fairgrounds cause mom and dad liked him .

  • @bellaeleanora646
    @bellaeleanora646 11 років тому +14

    Wow is all i can say about this video, amazing singer and entertainer,
    who is ever going to sing like that again.........bless him

  • @dennisward2571
    @dennisward2571 4 місяці тому +3

    I never tire of watching Box and his humble and appreciative words for the Lord and those who offered prayers on his behalf...
    And seeing the fun, support and appreciation that these older country entertainers show to each other...
    May God bless them all in glory...

  • @maryjanehinson4129
    @maryjanehinson4129 8 років тому +74

    Gone but not forgotten!

  • @johnbones2444
    @johnbones2444 12 років тому +66

    this man was a genuine down to earth guy and a true artist God Bless you Box RIP

  • @bluestarlighting29
    @bluestarlighting29 4 роки тому +11

    No matter how old we get , but hearts always remember him Boxcar Wllie Forever. And his greatest hits songs. Live Forever and ever. Thank You. Let’s take moments thank him though years. Now up in heaven play his classic hits songs today. Thank You 😊😇 love hear those Whistle blow though years. Thank you 🙏

    • @QWZXM
      @QWZXM 4 роки тому +1

      NIce words Ms. Brtek.

  • @jasperjer1
    @jasperjer1 10 місяців тому +2

    Good message, good song.

  • @ronasears6761
    @ronasears6761 7 років тому +34

    May God bless you Boxcar !!! I love "Highway To Heaven"!!♡♡♡♡♡

  • @ronwisman1767
    @ronwisman1767 5 років тому +5

    Weren't we so blessed to have had these people in our lives.

  • @suewilliams4555
    @suewilliams4555 5 років тому +3

    Oh that Is sad to hear that Boxcar Willie died.RIP, to a great man. I hope you're singing in Heaven now. Nobody can sing like Boxcar Willie.😍😍😍✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝✝❤❤❤❤❤❤😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😍😢😢😢😢😢

  • @catman5169
    @catman5169 12 років тому +2

    So much talent.

  • @vicaayeh9013
    @vicaayeh9013 4 місяці тому +1

    Singing in spirit, he is in heaven truly. God bless

  • @angec1723
    @angec1723 5 років тому +4

    My dad and grandpa always sang this together. miss them so much.

  • @phillipblackwell1250
    @phillipblackwell1250 4 роки тому +6

    Love to hear Boxcar sing Life railway to Heaven.

  • @wally60able
    @wally60able 11 років тому +1

    GEAT SONG RIP BOX CAR WE HAVE LOST TO MANY OF OUR TRUE COUNTRY SINGER

  • @maryannmacdonald665
    @maryannmacdonald665 3 роки тому +6

    They don't make them like this anymore!!! When I say I love County music this what I mean!!

  • @maSHEALY
    @maSHEALY 4 роки тому +4

    Great voice no nonsense artist

  • @clarabradley3169
    @clarabradley3169 10 місяців тому

    Loved Willie Nelson.❤

  • @foltoncalhoun1538
    @foltoncalhoun1538 3 роки тому +1

    Love the song

  • @larrywestberg7822
    @larrywestberg7822 3 роки тому +6

    I feel sad that for some reason even though I was a huge country western fan I never realized just how great Box Car was until his last few years. That was my fault now I am scrambling to listen to as much as I can of this great man and artist. God Bless Him!!

  • @robinlyons8620
    @robinlyons8620 Рік тому

    This is a teal good song to here all day.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @uilkeburen9948
    @uilkeburen9948 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @errittsmith4536
    @errittsmith4536 4 роки тому +3

    Boxcar Willie is one of the best country singers of all time this is one of my favorite songs

  • @avisswope6495
    @avisswope6495 4 роки тому +5

    I LOVE THIS SONG ITS TELLING WHAT YOU MUST DO WHEN YOU LIVE FOR JESUS ITS ALL WORTH WHAT YOU GO THRU

  • @luisenriqueespinozavenegas8886
    @luisenriqueespinozavenegas8886 9 років тому +8

    De niño me gustaron los trenes,y Box Car Wilie lo transmite de una manera tan especial,todo el amor que el tenia por los trenes, que se percibe con todo el corazón

  • @eamonnobrien1410
    @eamonnobrien1410 3 роки тому +3

    Great song never be forgotten rip

  • @valerieholmes9211
    @valerieholmes9211 4 місяці тому

    My mothers favorite song.

  • @DanPurdy1
    @DanPurdy1 5 місяців тому

    I remember him from when he was a DJ in Fort Worth; before his singing career. Much glad that he went into singing; he brought so much to the music.

  • @dwilmot
    @dwilmot 3 роки тому +3

    There's some great old men in that room.

  • @11sophiemarie
    @11sophiemarie 12 років тому +21

    no country glitter, just the real thing, thank you for posting this

  • @ulfsonnevelt124
    @ulfsonnevelt124 9 років тому +23

    Willies voice is making me cry in his hymn performance

  • @billbrown8006
    @billbrown8006 6 років тому +4

    Glory to God this Man is playing for his friends and the angels

  • @clarabradley3169
    @clarabradley3169 Рік тому

    Willi was the best singer and person .

  • @dth1462
    @dth1462 4 роки тому +5

    Saw him live with my father many many years ago.its such a great memory I get to keep forever!!!!

  • @christophermay4998
    @christophermay4998 6 років тому +11

    What a nice human being.....absolutely a heart of gold....nobody could do what he did....undoubtedly God given talent....still have UA-cam for clips of the old days....

  • @1gregk1
    @1gregk1 4 роки тому +2

    No one can do this like Box.

  • @sbae8675
    @sbae8675 5 років тому +3

    I think everyone in that room that nyt knew poor box car was not gonna make it much longer sadly .but what a great sing song he had top class voice and performance till the end

  • @thomasglenn6147
    @thomasglenn6147 6 років тому +5

    Taken from this earth, far too early. But his talent will be well recognized, in his next life? Rest well, you legend, known to us as BOXCAR WILLIE.

  • @barbarahagofsky1191
    @barbarahagofsky1191 Рік тому +1

    He was great!

  • @ant67hony
    @ant67hony 14 років тому +6

    god bless box car.surrounded by legends

  • @countryboywilliams6755
    @countryboywilliams6755 7 років тому +4

    Boxcar had a good voice...R.I.P. Box

  • @IvoryDream
    @IvoryDream 7 років тому +4

    I just love everything about Boxcar Willie. He had so much fun performing

  • @polarbear1107
    @polarbear1107 4 роки тому +1

    Love ALL his songs

    • @jamesarnoff3494
      @jamesarnoff3494 Рік тому

      .^. Thank you for your kind words
      You're fun to communicate with 💐
      It's a pleasure meeting you.

  • @danielueblacker9118
    @danielueblacker9118 6 років тому +5

    God what talent on that stage. God Bless them all.

  • @genehughes8169
    @genehughes8169 2 роки тому +2

    Barbara , sorry people thought you meant he was your Dad. My dad used to play this song all the time. I hadn't heard it in years and it popped into my head. I pulled this up to hear it and your comment was the first I saw. I knew exactly what you meant and felt the same way. God Bless.

  • @monicahill6837
    @monicahill6837 4 роки тому +2

    God Bless you Box hope you are in heaven love your songs so much RIP

  • @anamerican481
    @anamerican481 Рік тому +1

    One of a kind, my Dad and Uncle could blow that train whistle sure miss them all 🇺🇸

  • @davinaurquhart3940
    @davinaurquhart3940 9 років тому +32

    Wow one of the most amazing country voices of all time......thanks Boxcar xxx

  • @mrstratochief1
    @mrstratochief1 13 років тому +3

    Willy that song you sang Railway to Heaven. was a blessing to me M.S.C.1

  • @CountryHitsUSA
    @CountryHitsUSA 14 років тому +13

    Thanks for this video. I was in Nashville years ago and they had a flatbed trailer set up in a parking lot close to my hotel. I went out to listen. Several up and coming stars sang. Then Boxcar came out and Blew Them All Away with his voice. I learned something I'll never forget. Don't Judge A Book By The Cover!!!!
    God Bless Y'all

  • @wally60able
    @wally60able 11 років тому +1

    I MET SOME COUNTRY SINGER WHILE STATIONED IN GERMANY BUT BOX CAR NEVER CAME TO THE BASE RIP BOX

  • @robertrstw8354
    @robertrstw8354 6 років тому +6

    his music and dedication to entertainment, there is no way to express my appreciation for, except to say, thanks old Box you will never be matched

  • @eileen1924
    @eileen1924 9 років тому +54

    ONE OF COUNTRY,S GREATS BOXCAR WILL BE IN HEARTS OF FANS FOR EVER LOVE YOU BOX

  • @Dix424USA4
    @Dix424USA4 8 років тому +54

    Box is still with us, in spirit and in song. I'll never forget him and his music. R.I.P Lecil Travis Martin

    • @ewhite9891
      @ewhite9891 6 років тому +1

      The fool has said in his heart there is no GOD, Psalms 14:1

    • @thelmamartinez1495
      @thelmamartinez1495 2 роки тому

      Amen to that 🙏and waiting for us to join the circle...luv box

  • @20prince1
    @20prince1 8 років тому +61

    The last Train for Boxcar Willie(RIP), I miss him, his a big gav to us and the conty musik

  • @reneplaquin4606
    @reneplaquin4606 12 років тому +10

    What a peaceful and meanningful song. A Beautiful song! Thanks for sharing.

  • @dadsgirl0423
    @dadsgirl0423 11 років тому +12

    Tomorrow, will be four years, November 19, 2008 since your gone Daddy.You will never know how much I love and miss you. I still can't bare to go to your grave. They say it gets better with time. I just wish God, would let me close my eyes and be with you again. Didn't he know you were my whole life? How am I suppose to live without you?
    There will never be anyone that could take your place not in my heart Daddy. I will wait till God, calls me home. Daddy, you are loved will NEVER be forgotten.

  • @Jimmyh1971
    @Jimmyh1971 2 роки тому

    My favorite hobo and trading song singer . RIP BOXCAR

  • @elmerlarimer9026
    @elmerlarimer9026 6 років тому +7

    good singer miss him

  • @LuisEnrique7100
    @LuisEnrique7100 12 років тому +3

    Me gusta muchísimo,porque,el autor vuelca su corazón en la letra,porque lo siente de verdad,y esa autenticidad me gusta y me conmueve ademas de compartir el amor de DIOS y gusto por los ferrocarriles del siglo 19 y las locomotoras a vapor

  • @bernardbrady1926
    @bernardbrady1926 3 роки тому

    Boxcar Willie one of the best rip my friend I always think of you when I see a train

  • @JakeWagler
    @JakeWagler 4 роки тому +4

    I have never heard anyone do the train whistle like he could.

  • @garroncotham5595
    @garroncotham5595 Рік тому

    Missed and never forgotten.

  • @johnsmithSongbird
    @johnsmithSongbird 3 роки тому +2

    You know i really like him
    He sang so country and had a godly way about him
    I wish i had seen him while he was still alive
    He sings now for jesus