Boxcar Willie tribute performance at the Grand ole Opry

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  • Miz Box interview after which Boxcar Willie performs at the Grand ole opry introduced by Little Jimmy Dickens.
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  • @franka8888
    @franka8888 4 місяці тому +72

    Whos here in 2024 crying with Boxcar Willie? I held my mothers hand as she died from leukemia. God please bless those fighting the fight and God bless my Mother and Boxcar Willie

    • @kevinsmith3671
      @kevinsmith3671 3 місяці тому +1

      I am sorry for your loss and hope that you are safe and well keep listening to music it brings back memories and good for peace of mind and content. Best wishes, kind regards

    • @user-lz9ql1ms8c
      @user-lz9ql1ms8c 2 місяці тому +1

      It gave me the chills listening to him. Also brought back memories of me holding my dad's hand before his passing from cancer.♥

    • @MrMultitool
      @MrMultitool Місяць тому +2

      I'm right there with You. I lost my mom in January and it doesn't take much to bring on tears. I thought about Box and what he was going through. Knowing His race was about over but yet he still wanted to entertain. That's a true performer. RIP Boxcar Willie

  • @TylerJohnson-wp2qf
    @TylerJohnson-wp2qf 3 роки тому +156

    So 19 people have no sympathy for a frail old man who was really sick? Boxcar was one man that will never be forgotten

    • @flyerbob124
      @flyerbob124 3 роки тому +25

      Now 72 ass holes who I hope never have to go through what this man went through. A air force veteran to boot. RIP Boxcar

    • @jantk9835
      @jantk9835 2 роки тому +1

      Those 19 people are non-caring, non-loving hateful people!

    • @jasoncourtis5307
      @jasoncourtis5307 2 роки тому +7

      I heard box car for the first time at 8 years old 1980. my parents were big fans of country music and regularly we played his music and I loved it and by the way I'm from the UK 🇬🇧

    • @johnnymorrison8442
      @johnnymorrison8442 4 місяці тому +1

      Boxcar Willie is legendary. He kept those traditional songs rolling down the rails blowing those horns all the way. I remember asking Sant for Best Of Boxcar album and was ecstatic that Christmas morning as I seen it under the tree. Whether it be Jimmy Rodgers, Roy Acuff., Johnny cash, Newbury, Wayne the Train" Habcock, Boxcar played them all on stage in Branson. Godspeed Box!

    • @tonynieboer4941
      @tonynieboer4941 3 місяці тому +1

      I was always a fan of the good ol boxcar , still listen to his music these days

  • @chrislyle2425
    @chrislyle2425 5 місяців тому +27

    He is very highly unrated and definitely deserved to be in the Hall of Fame

  • @stevenbuis4490
    @stevenbuis4490 3 роки тому +149

    How can anyone give this a thumbs down? I drove a 18 wheeler many long nites listening to BOXCAR

    • @georgeduxbury9333
      @georgeduxbury9333 3 роки тому +8

      Well done boxcar rip

    • @glennsparks8912
      @glennsparks8912 3 роки тому

      +o[poop hg

    • @mrsignguy1000
      @mrsignguy1000 3 роки тому +5

      I'm still OTR, in 2021. You're right...BOX, and the other greats of old, sure make the miles run!!!

    • @edhilton813
      @edhilton813 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for all you have done for this country!!!

  • @user-nq9gb4hb4z
    @user-nq9gb4hb4z 5 місяців тому +15

    Boxcar Willie should be in the Hall of Fame eith all the others Country and Western Singers. come on all your Country Fans .

  • @johnbertrand7185
    @johnbertrand7185 3 роки тому +122

    You can see him, even as weak as he is, feeding off the energy of the crowd. Also, he stays extremely humble during the introduction. RIP Lecil Travis Martin aka Boxcar Willie 1931-1999

  • @Poncho758
    @Poncho758 3 роки тому +115

    You never get over losing a legend like boxcar Willy, he’s never really gone, his Music will live on forever so when we think of him he’s with us. Thank god for UA-cam.

    • @ronozment2397
      @ronozment2397 Рік тому +4

      You never get over losing a legend like Box car Willy

    • @antoineabela432
      @antoineabela432 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@ronozment2397😊😅

  • @terryjackson3586
    @terryjackson3586 5 місяців тому +50

    Boxcar was unique, there was only one Boxcar Willie. He brought so much pleasure to so many country music lovers.

  • @stevenshultz3700
    @stevenshultz3700 7 місяців тому +34

    Boxcar was one of the greatest and he will always be remembered he will always live through his music

  • @johnblack1030
    @johnblack1030 3 роки тому +61

    When Icons in Country Music are mentioned, Boxcar Willie has to be right at the top of the list.

  • @jamiehu33
    @jamiehu33 3 місяці тому +7

    Amazed at his vigor, strong voice and touched by the look on his face as he performed.

  • @opticscolossalandepicvideo4879
    @opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 3 роки тому +146

    He was dying and he knew it was his last performance. That’s why he was a crying

    • @alycepoe499
      @alycepoe499 Рік тому +12

      Missed by many. Hope he in heaven.

    • @billedwards7965
      @billedwards7965 11 місяців тому +9

      Professional to the end!!

    • @skippypb05
      @skippypb05 9 місяців тому +11

      God rest his soul, love hearing him still to this day. Love you Boxcar Willie

    • @kensjobs2237
      @kensjobs2237 7 місяців тому +6

      One of the best, nobody to keep the wabash cannonball alive now 😥

    • @roysnodgrass9332
      @roysnodgrass9332 6 місяців тому

      ​@@skippypb05😮9 2:25

  • @godisgoodwoodworks4801
    @godisgoodwoodworks4801 2 роки тому +36

    When I was growing up and he was in his prime, I had no idea how blessed I was to be born in an era of true legends. Living legends. George Jones, Boxcar Willie, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, Little Jimmy Dickens, and the whole crowd from Hee Haw. Too many more to mention. Music was just great then.

  • @mikejenkins1972
    @mikejenkins1972 3 роки тому +68

    He was so great!
    I miss persons like him in today's "Country"-Music...

    • @wilfredsaulnier659
      @wilfredsaulnier659 3 роки тому +2

      i used to love to play the song lonesome Joe i still play it now and then that's is why i never want to se real country music die have a great day Mike .........................................................................................................Wilf Saulnier

    • @sandylou44
      @sandylou44 Рік тому +2

      Oh how I mis all those who have gone on…… country music!

  • @jen_mummy_to_babyrobinson9573
    @jen_mummy_to_babyrobinson9573 2 роки тому +55

    In tears watching this. Have grown up listening to Boxcar and I've brought my daughter up listening to him. Lovely man. May his music always be remembered!!

    • @stephendoherty2847
      @stephendoherty2847 Рік тому +4

      I love his rendition of life's railway 🛤 on the country family reunion video.

  • @iaintownsley8287
    @iaintownsley8287 2 роки тому +27

    As unwell as he was the voice was still there. One of the greats.

  • @rickstulc900
    @rickstulc900 10 місяців тому +23

    I watched this live . I am glad we can go back and watch our entertainers sing these songs over and over again since so many have passed Thanks for this kind of technology we have today .

  • @erickjarrett7110
    @erickjarrett7110 6 місяців тому +13

    A real true country legends God I'm missing these great men

  • @user-ps6xu4sl5c
    @user-ps6xu4sl5c 4 місяці тому +15

    All I can say is God bless you boxcar / world's better than the modern rubbish music

  • @tonybonnici5920
    @tonybonnici5920 3 роки тому +45

    Oh man... This brought a tear to my eye. What a legend

  • @anthonyonaiyekan5487
    @anthonyonaiyekan5487 9 місяців тому +14

    I just couldn't hold back the tears as I watched this his virtually last performance. His voice still clear, rich and golden in sound. Never too late to say Rest in Perfect Peace Boxcar Willie.

    • @BoxcarWillieFanChannel
      @BoxcarWillieFanChannel  8 місяців тому +1

      I have one VHS capture of The Boxcar Willie show from Branson dated 02-12-1998, i will upload clips from it as soon as i get to them

  • @mayrenepowell9769
    @mayrenepowell9769 3 роки тому +51

    Oh my a standing ovation 🙏🏻👏🏻

  • @stix2you1
    @stix2you1 4 місяці тому +13

    Boxcar Willie was one in a million , RIP.

  • @rudycarlson8245
    @rudycarlson8245 Рік тому +23

    I remember hearing Boxcar’s Version of Wabash cannonball for the first time his version of that song is the best version by far! Nobody will be able to do the train whistle like he did! And I doubt anybody will be able to do it like he did!

  • @chuckbowen5024
    @chuckbowen5024 6 місяців тому +5

    T his makes me think of my dad and my grandpa. Dad was a signal maintainer and Grandpa was a brakeman and oiler on the Great Northern Line.

  • @haroldgardner9463
    @haroldgardner9463 Рік тому +29

    This brought tears to my eyes ! What an incredible talent and person he was! Rest in peace!

  • @bryanrobson115
    @bryanrobson115 3 роки тому +24

    i saw this true legend in england twice.and had the pleasure of meeting him...i have every album he ever made..a true fentleman.and country legend.

  • @brendanoconnor6619
    @brendanoconnor6619 Рік тому +8

    What a performance we saw Box Car live in
    GALWAY IRELAND

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Рік тому

      That nice Brendan have you listen to Don Williams?

  • @cynthiareedking9808
    @cynthiareedking9808 3 роки тому +17

    Boxcar Willie I can remember as a child watching and hearing the Grand Ole Opry you're so beloved in his dearly missed God bless him and his family and everyone at the stage of the Grand Ole Opry for having him back before he passed and give everyone the opportunity to see him and enjoy his beautiful voice and God bless you all thank you for all the beautiful memories

  • @AllansStation
    @AllansStation 3 роки тому +26

    His courage shines throug, We here in Scotland have fond memories of Boxcar when he spent so much time over here,Sadly missed, We took him as one of our own

  • @owenmccall632
    @owenmccall632 5 місяців тому +6

    If this doesn't move you there's something wrong.courage and dignity on show here

  • @gregoryjamesdilmore6224
    @gregoryjamesdilmore6224 4 роки тому +40

    I loved it whenever he came out on stage&would go shake hands with whoever introduced him!

  • @leshodge2363
    @leshodge2363 3 роки тому +23

    A moving performance by the great Boxcar. A great performance.

  • @larrytaylor4482
    @larrytaylor4482 3 роки тому +35

    I'm not sure why YT algorithm put this on my feed but thank you. May the whistle blow long and loud. RIP Box

  • @robertstewart3756
    @robertstewart3756 2 роки тому +19

    @5:00 I wonder if when he about choked up on tears if was his realization that be last time on grand ole opry ? Either way he sounded amazing. I'm grateful for the music he's left behind for us all

  • @davidreed3357
    @davidreed3357 6 місяців тому +14

    Excusse me while i shed a tear for such a wonderful man. Boxcar, youll be with us till the end of time. Rest my friend. Rest in eternal bliss

  • @keithrobson2168
    @keithrobson2168 5 місяців тому +5

    Here in uk in 80s i sang and pkayed all his songs to my young son and late to my three girls heaven now has a train song singing hobo ❤

  • @dancrafton89
    @dancrafton89 3 роки тому +17

    Seen Boxcar 10 time in Branson. His show was one my wife and I went to every year on our anniversary trip to Branson. The last time we seen him we got to talk a few minutes with him just the three of us standing in the entry way of the theater talking then went to his museum and he told us and others about the things in there. He us a great man. He loved his fans as much as we loved him. I sure miss him.
    God bless.

    • @pattistilwell7424
      @pattistilwell7424 3 роки тому

      Hi Dan how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. I'm Patti from California, looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind, have a great weekend.

  • @sumerixt1
    @sumerixt1 3 роки тому +15

    Never got to see him in concert, but I did get to see his son in Llano, Texas in 2011. His son has carried on the Boxcar traditions. Lovely family

  • @deannederhoff
    @deannederhoff 3 роки тому +15

    I remember yrs ago as a young kid I got to see him at the Wisconsin Dells.ill never forget him.what a legend

  • @stephendoherty2847
    @stephendoherty2847 Рік тому +14

    A true gentleman and a great legend. The unforgettable songs and train whistle will live on forever

  • @NoelSimmons-jg3ly
    @NoelSimmons-jg3ly 5 місяців тому +4

    Seen him in Branson one of the best performances that I had ever seen RIP Boxcar .

  • @brianhodgson3914
    @brianhodgson3914 3 роки тому +30

    None of us know what is coming in life, i take my hat off to the sheer guts of the legend . RIP

  • @maryannproffitt44
    @maryannproffitt44 4 місяці тому +7

    Merle was just a regular dude that liked his coffee and food and peace and quiet and privacy like everyone else. Never knew he did such a great Johnny impression. Thanks for sharing.

  • @CharleneBradley-pz8hz
    @CharleneBradley-pz8hz 9 місяців тому +5

    He get to saying in the heavenly choir. His performance is not over. You could learn kind of very special place in heaven. For those peophe needs the best of designer love you. Box car Willie I grew up. What'sten to you rock those heavens?❤❤❤❤

  • @bryanrobson115
    @bryanrobson115 2 роки тому +11

    words like brave..iconic.legend are so over used in entertainment..very few deserve such acolades..this giant of country music does.. i saw boxcar in in 1979 at wembley..and loved his music evver since...i have every album he released..met him each time he came to england..humble.greatful.real.a true gentleman...

  • @annemariefleming
    @annemariefleming Рік тому +8

    I love this! Nobody could give that train whistle like Boxcar Willie. I cry just watching this, every time.

  • @briannorman3754
    @briannorman3754 3 роки тому +16

    When there's not a dollar on the table, Just love for his fans

  • @carolrodriguez1915
    @carolrodriguez1915 2 місяці тому +4

    He still sing great and his voice sound great hope you get better, I want to hear more of your beautiful songs.

  • @exposingthecanadiangovernm866
    @exposingthecanadiangovernm866 4 роки тому +55

    Boxcar willie was amazing I wish I'd had listened earlier. He seemed to tear up in this video

    • @bluefeatherlf7992
      @bluefeatherlf7992 3 роки тому +12

      Because he knew was dying. He sang Wabash Cannon Ball because he promised Roy Acuff he would always sing The Wabash Cannon Ball. Now they are in heaven singing together again.

  • @ccsmith6009
    @ccsmith6009 3 роки тому +9

    i dont know i missed his passing.....i just found out yesterday....we got the honor of seeing him in okla city in the 1980"s and what a wonderful talented man....it broke my heart but i am so glad to see this video.....God Bless You Boxcar!

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Рік тому

      You are right Connie I do miss country music

  • @jimwatson5322
    @jimwatson5322 Рік тому +3

    We saw Boxcar Willie in Springfield Missouri when our kids were quite young and they sang the first two lines of Wabash Cannonball for weeks after that!!!

  • @Nadeshiroo
    @Nadeshiroo 4 роки тому +39

    Love to her him whether he is singing or making train sounds. Sure do miss him and wish we had more like him. God bless you box car. RIP

    • @bluefeatherlf7992
      @bluefeatherlf7992 3 роки тому

      He went to heaven and has rested there ever since.

  • @herberthinton1499
    @herberthinton1499 2 роки тому +8

    One of the best performers ever. I still love to watch his videos.

  • @dollysmith1051
    @dollysmith1051 3 роки тому +11

    what a great person box was thanks for all the great songs RIP SIR FROM THE PHILLIPS FAMILY IN OHIO

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Рік тому +1

      Yes you are right Dolly, have you listen to Don Williams?

  • @sherieford5734
    @sherieford5734 2 роки тому +5

    I met Boxcar Willie and he kissed me on stage at a bar called Filthy McNastys in Kent Ohio back in the 80s and got his autograph. Great show and I will never forget it. Good times.

  • @marcdorse9848
    @marcdorse9848 6 місяців тому +5

    A huge talent who gave much joy to lovers of this genre of music...An original artist and a great American patriot who served his country as a flight engineer in the US Airforce 1949-1976....much respect

  • @toms1341
    @toms1341 Рік тому +12

    Thank you Boxcar Willie for the pleasure you brought into my life....a salute, hug and R.I.P. from Germany

  • @kenbellows4647
    @kenbellows4647 2 роки тому +10

    Growing up, we listened to Boxcar Willie and I enjoyed every song that he sang.. He will always be remembered as a legend in my families book.... Yes, I even shed tears listening to him sing this song.... Long live Boxcar Willie and his songs... RIP sir 😥

  • @gregkiely4839
    @gregkiely4839 3 роки тому +7

    Something else about Box, how great. RIP

  • @heatherpeach8387
    @heatherpeach8387 3 роки тому +13

    Love this man wish I could of seen him in concert I love all his music

  • @ClaraSexton-kp6hm
    @ClaraSexton-kp6hm 2 місяці тому +3

    Remember Box car willy growing up. Had a black and white T.V. He was on Grand o opery. We were blessed to have a T.V.

  • @wendibernhardt9190
    @wendibernhardt9190 3 роки тому +16

    Great entertainer very talented and humble Rip.

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Рік тому

      Yes you are right Wendi have you listen to Don Williams?

  • @ronaldcox9167
    @ronaldcox9167 3 місяці тому +4

    Boxcar Willie will never be forgotten!!

  • @Ramblingpete
    @Ramblingpete 3 місяці тому +3

    Some people should live for ever and he is one of them 👍🏿

  • @jamieroberts8459
    @jamieroberts8459 3 роки тому +8

    Really devastated over hearing of this Number 1 Boxcar Willie passing away R.I.P 🙏

  • @donaldhill42
    @donaldhill42 3 роки тому +9

    He's now riding the Wabash up in Heaven with all the Great entertainers and having a great time R.I.P.B.W.

  • @deerslayer2297
    @deerslayer2297 3 роки тому +30

    May you Rest In Peace boxcar until we meet again

  • @bernardbrady1926
    @bernardbrady1926 9 місяців тому +7

    A true country lenged may God bless him.rip my friend

  • @moniqueaudet7129
    @moniqueaudet7129 5 місяців тому +5

    Thank you Cannon Box Car Willie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gerhardnigl8253
    @gerhardnigl8253 3 роки тому +7

    He will stay in the hearts of country...

  • @warrenburlingame7087
    @warrenburlingame7087 3 роки тому +9

    God love him. You'll never be forgotten Box

  • @joereedsmith1531
    @joereedsmith1531 5 місяців тому +4

    Immensely moving and a wonderful tribute. Thanks very much for sharing.

  • @JPammo461
    @JPammo461 3 роки тому +7

    A true performer and one of the greats! Would have loved to see him in person.

  • @raymondhummel5211
    @raymondhummel5211 3 місяці тому +1

    Love it! The Wabash Cannon Ball! Box Car Willie doing the train sounds too! Just so so cool! He sounds great and looks great! Little Jimmy Dickens instruction was very good and he is dressed in his fancy clothes! Both such a blessing to country music, and all it's fans!

  • @lhager52
    @lhager52 9 місяців тому +1

    What a treat to hear him sing!

  • @jacklamberson1431
    @jacklamberson1431 9 місяців тому +1

    He was one very kind and caring man and did a lot for people all over the country. gotta love him and sure do miss him.

  • @chriswagner3600
    @chriswagner3600 4 роки тому +22

    Such a great man

  • @MsKitty-st1yv
    @MsKitty-st1yv 3 місяці тому +1

    He still sounds great. Such a unique voice. LOVEEEEE the steel. It ain't real if it ain't got steel. God loves you and so do mannny of us.

  • @user-wf2ee3ri3y
    @user-wf2ee3ri3y 3 місяці тому +2

    Boxcar willie awesome video sharing 👍

  • @Allensmom20
    @Allensmom20 3 роки тому +12

    Now he's singing up in heaven

  • @countryboywilliams6755
    @countryboywilliams6755 3 роки тому +8

    FANTASTIC TRIBUTE~~~R.I.P. BOX ( TRAVIS )....YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED

  • @bluefeatherlf7992
    @bluefeatherlf7992 3 роки тому +17

    He was a gift.

  • @jennifermiller7813
    @jennifermiller7813 2 місяці тому +1

    I loved him and his music. Grew up listening to him

  • @briangnephew7718
    @briangnephew7718 7 місяців тому

    still good hearing him, even though he is gone , he played the polk county fair in Fertile Mn years ago, i still remember that he was in a small community such as ours.

  • @thomasclark981
    @thomasclark981 3 роки тому +13

    GOD BLESS BOXCAR. EVEN WHEN I'LL, HE STILL CAME ON STAGE FOR HIS FANS. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SEEING HIM AND THE TEXAS TRAINMEN LIVE IN CONCERT AND THOSE 2 TIMES WILL REMAIN WITH ME UNTIL I TAKE MY LAST BREATH. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤠👍🌹

  • @clarabradley3169
    @clarabradley3169 3 місяці тому +1

    Gid bless you BOX CAR WILLIE. ALL MY FAMILY JUST LOVES YOU. ❤

  • @robertbevington7504
    @robertbevington7504 16 днів тому

    What a true " Opry moment" me and my Brother just got back from the opry this weekend. It is my true happy place watching that red curtain go up. Have been coming for over 26 years. Porter, Jimmy Dickens, Jimmy C Newman. Whoever we've seen or see, it is the Greatest Show in Earth. God bless the Grand Ole Opry " Forever and Ever Amen"!

  • @AndersonMedia
    @AndersonMedia 5 років тому +22

    Sure do miss my hero

    • @sandaliyaissaka6772
      @sandaliyaissaka6772 4 роки тому

      Hey Les ,You handsome and hope we can be friends if you don't mind ,This is my email sandyissah1k@gmail.com you can send me an email or message me on Hangouts and we can continue from there ,We can exchange pictures too

  • @BirdieSenpai
    @BirdieSenpai 8 місяців тому

    Here's to Boxcar Willie, may his name forever stand,
    And always be remembered by each and every country fan;
    Willie's Earthtly race is over, and the curtain 'round him fall,
    Jesus took him up to Paradise, on that Wabash Cannonball. ✝️

  • @mikew248
    @mikew248 3 роки тому +5

    To a lagend RIP may God Bless you Boxcar

  • @lylelambie8895
    @lylelambie8895 7 місяців тому

    He is greatest blessing for this great man

  • @brainharris359
    @brainharris359 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely brilliant. Will be Sadly missed, but his music will always be with us.

  • @Jimmyh1971
    @Jimmyh1971 3 роки тому +11

    God Bless you Boxcar R.I.P

  • @SMcCaskill
    @SMcCaskill 4 місяці тому +6

    Boxcar Willie was a very special man. My late mother in law and my ex-husband got to know him when he was a performer at The Grapevine Opry in Grapevine, TX that was run by Chisai Childs. My mother in law was one of the back up singers there. My ex and I were on our way back from a trip to South Dakota and we decide to stop in Branson with the hope of visiting him. Sadly Boxcar passed away the evening before we arrived. Since we were stuck there for a week we stood on the balconey outside our room and watched as the procession passed by on it's way to his final resting place. It was very touching and moving.

  • @ellalena1873
    @ellalena1873 3 роки тому +3

    Well if that doesn’t bring a tear to your eye nothing will.

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Рік тому

      Yea that right Ella , have you listen to Don Williams?

  • @loissmith9520
    @loissmith9520 Рік тому +2

    I loved boxcar

    • @johndillon557
      @johndillon557 Рік тому

      That nice Lois have you listen to Don Williams?

  • @pauldashwood2897
    @pauldashwood2897 10 місяців тому

    Absolute legend…grew up with Boxcar ..those sounds he used to make were awesome..good ol Box

  • @juliedavis1669
    @juliedavis1669 2 роки тому +3

    Box Car Willy was a great entertainment

  • @J.R.in_WV
    @J.R.in_WV 3 роки тому +3

    We still love ya, Box.