I am from Appalachia. My dad's family were moonshiners from the 1890's and still are. This is a true vision of our life....I still drink moonshine and love my life. This song brings back so many memories ever time I hear it, which is almost daily.....
Scots / Irish, actually, both sides, and some were Protestants that had come through Northern Ireland and the Siege of Inniskillen. Hard, tough folks. And I think of as more descended from the original Bluegrass than modern Country (but that's also true for lots of Outlaw stuff). Anyway, great tune.
Heck of a story. A young Appalachian mountain man came from a line of moonshiners. Both his dad and grand dad made and ran moonshine. A federal agent went missing while investigating his granddaddy. In his father's time, his dad died in a crash, (while in a chase with the cops), while running a weekly load of moonshine to Knoxville. The young man joins the Army as soon as he turns of age, because during the Vietnam war, they drafted the white trash first where he was from anyway. He wound up serving 2 tours of duty during the Vietnam war, where he learned a lot of 'tricks' (boobytraps), from the enemy, and decided to grow weed instead of running moonshine, since his family was already infamously known for making and running 'shine' by the cops/feds. The story ends with the DEA spotting his weed growing in the hollow down Copperhead Road, from a chopper, and the young man 'puts to use' what he learned from the enemy, (boobytraps), and what he he learned about combat while serving in Vietnam. He took off screaming due to post traumatic stress disorder and engaged himself in a war with the DEA. The end of the story is left to the imagination as to how it all ends. Great song and story. Glad you liked it too. Steve Earle e awesome.
Thanks. That was deep thought of Copperhead Road. I didn't know all the trivia of the truth, more than 3 generations. Incredible, thanks for more classic story of truth. Country Rock and the Irish family. INCREDIBLE I hear the Irish jig in the rhythm , it streams jigty dig, flawless, It makes it a. Classic ...
Many living in Appalachia have Scotch-Irish heritage. These ancestors brought with them a love of freedom, a strong sense of family, great music and the ability to make the best moonshine. That spirit lingers with their descendants, and there are still a few roads in remote hollows (hollars) you might do well to avoid unless you are kin or close friend. Great song that conveys the spirit of a long history of a great people.
Exactly. I’m Scotch/Irish too and my Scottish ancestors came to VA in the 1600s. Before the Civil War, Scottish and Irish mostly settled the South so the pipes in this song is a nod to our families that settled there back then. I’m from Kansas but my pre Civil War roots are from KY and VA. I am also proudly related to a veteran of the Revolution who was at Yorktown when he was 17 years old.
@@thefreeman8791 My Ulster Scot ancestors came to VA in mid 1660s, they were came for religious freedom and the opportunity to own land. In time they moved further into what is now WV, TN & KY. They were farmers (and maybe a moonshiner or two) It had to be a hard life. When I heard the pipes in 'Copperhead Road' I thought of those hardy people. We have much to be proud of coming from such sturdy, determined people.
@@Gashouse69 We descendants should have a great gathering some day ;). Complete with music, dancing, great food and of course a quart jar of something tasty to sip behind the barn. My Grandmother would be mortified if she thought her granddaughter ever tasted shine. LOL
The clans stretch from PA to Georgia, but as you and others point out the heart is in VA - NC - TN. Give us a piece of land and some hills getting up into the mountains and we are often happy, successful, and full of life.
This song is so awesome! Those bagpipes! I have been with my husband for 41 years. I’ve seen him fast dance twice- ever. This was one of the songs I witnessed his dancing to. 😂
Have always had an affinity for this song. My Dad worked construction when I was growing up and work was slow in cold weather, so Dad ran Moonshine for a local moonshiner. He'd make runs from Tennessee to Chicago, Illinois to deliver moonshine to special customers. Everyone around where we lived knew better than to venture into the hills close by. Moonshiners didn't like unexpected visitors.
He blends US and Scottish hillbilly legacy instrumentals and story telling to produce a ballad that is pure gold. As a native of Appalachia, I think hillbillies from both sides of the Atlantic can appreciate it. Steve Earle is a tremendous artist. I wish I’d learned of him when I was younger. A lot of great songs he has produced.
Im sure you don't understand many of the southern things he's talking about. If you have any questions I'll answer them for you. Oh the crop he was walking through planting his seeds was burley tobacco.
"Guitar Town" was Steve's highest charted song at number 7 in Canada and the U.S. Who ever thought of bagpipes in a country song. Och no! This song is an absolutely amazing song with the raw vocals and contributing instruments. Thanks Craig. Great reaction. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
This region of the U.S. in the Appalachian Mountains was settled by immigrants of Scottish, Irish, English and German descent. These settlers brought with them a deep rooted sense of family and traditions. And it has stayed that way for generations. Just like there are pockets & regions across the U.S. where other ethnicities migrated to. So it wouldn't be that strange to think bagpipes and even the mandolin found their way into bluegrass or country music. Steve lived in Tennessee so he was familiar with the area & culture.
Respectfully, bagpipes in country music makes total sense. Bagpipes is about is hillbilly as you could get. It tracks back to the original settlers in those parts. One could like it or not, but it totally fits.
Steve Earle and the Dukes are still performing in concert. Finally got to see him about 4 years ago. 30th anniversary of Copperhead Road album. They did all the songs in order then did the 'So You Want to be an Outlaw' album (his current one at the time) in order as well. Fantastic concert!
This song really hits me since I knew a lot of Vietnam vets who got hooked into the drug scene, many of them due to PTSD. And a lot of this song pertains to what they told me they were involved in. I'm a Vietnam era vet as well, and disabled also, but many of them self-medicated with drugs, which I did not completely understand at the time. Many of them died shortly after Vietnam, either from suicide or from accidents due to driving under the influence. A very dark period in our nation's history.
My cousin served in Vietnam. He was 18 years old at that time and was never the same. He died from a heroin overdose years later. My friend's brother served as well and he returned a shell of his former self. The only family member he would discuss the war with was their father who served during WW 2 and had his own wartime traumas.
I love this one! I grew up in the Appalachian Mountains and I’m pretty sure my father ran shine in his younger days. After Vietnam, growing pot became a major source of income for many, taking the place of moonshine. Moonshine is now legal in some Appalachian states. The Irish and Scottish blood runs deep back in those hills. Even though we are many generations away from the ancestors that settled this land, the bagpipes still stir our blood.
Several people have pointed out the Scotch-Irish influence in Appalachia. The Scotch-Irish were a major part in the founding of our country. My ancestors came to the US from Scotland in the 1600s and they ended up in rural Kentucky. The great Civil War general Robert E. Lee was once asked which soldiers in his army were the best ones and he said the Scotch-Irish because they had the pluck of the Irish and the stubbornness of the Scottish.
Very interesting! The guitar in this seems familiar but I don't remember the song, which is odd because it's from 1988. So instead of Moonshining like his daddy and granddaddy he came home and started growing Marijuana after seeing how it was done in the jungles of Vietnam. A blend of southern rock, slight blues, outlaw country and a touch of Celtic Folk. It makes sense because the Irish/Scottish started forming colonies in Texas(with permission from Mexico as it was their territory at the time)as early as 1828(and other parts of the south before that)and that is where I just read he was from. Great song! Badass is the perfect description!
@@roncypert8255 you are correct but there were also plenty of drugs cultivated in the jungles as well. So he would have also seen how to hide them almost other foliage to avoid detection by the DEA planes.
true story... my Mom & a family friend, ran moonshine thru the hills & valleys of Kentucky, back in 1957. This song is the truth to the lifestyle of the olden days in the South backwoods country.
Thank you for your no frills or gimmicks reactions. I truly respect and like you for what you do. You’re entertaining without telling me to “smash that like button” every 10 seconds. Thanks for being the calm in our very hectic lives. Much love.
This is one of my Dad's absolute favorite songs. He's also a Vietnam vet whose spent some time around some moonshine stills. He smiles when he hears those bagpipes. Must be our Scotch-Irish blood.
The song actually refers to real road in Johnson County, Tennessee. So the part about buying a big, black Dodge that had "Johnson County Sheriff" painted on the side refers to an old cop car. After this song came out, they had to change the name of road because people kept stealing the road sign. Fun fact, I was married in Mountain City, Tennessee (the county seat of Johnson County). As they say in Appalachia, you are in my neck of the woods. Love your reactions and hello from Northwest North Carolina.
Sorry to be a stickler, but the line is"Big BLOCK Dodge",referring to the 426 or 440 cubic inch v-8 engines Dodge introduced in the late "50's. A fovorite amongst "shine runner in these parts of the Carolina mountains! "'Preciate yah!!!'
Love your reaction man. Would love to see your reaction the Steve Earle’s “Guitar Town”. His gritty voice is unsurpassed. Enjoy your views from across the pond. Music is the bridge brother!!
Just enjoying listening to this song that parallels with me and my family’s life here in Alabama ❤ thanks for your respectful reaction. Is southern people with military experience often get ostracized as less than by most of America. Call sign fire dog out.
Here's a little story on seeing him live, since ya asked. My wife & I went to see Hank Williams, Jr.(which you need to listen to if haven't ever listened to him). in 1988-89 time-frame. There was a popular band that was supposed to open for him but cancelled out, which we weren't aware of. Right before the show was to start, Hank, Jr. comes out and announces the opening act cancelled and this young up and comer Steve Earl was going to open for him. Sensing the disappointment from the crowd, he continues on how he knows the guy from Texas and how good he is and he'll be a star himself soon. Going on we'll be glad we heard him and it'll be a great night. Well, Steve Earl comes out and just tears the place up with music and a sound all his own with the crowd loving it. He only played a few songs due to the situation, and held Copperhead Road for his last song. Maybe a quarter of a way through the song, I looked at my wife and told her this was going to be a hit and we'll be hearing it a lot. Needless to say, the next day the song was on the radio and has been since. He set the bar high for Hank, Jr. that night, and no, he didn't disappoint either.
I was hoping one of these days you would react to this song. This is one of my favorites of all time. Been a fan of Steve's since the 80's. One of those voices that is immediately recognizable. Great vocalist, musician and songwriter. Some of the biggest names in music have covered his songs. Here are a few great ones. Steve Earle - Billy Austin (1991 on New Country) Sharon Shannon & Steve Earle Galway Girl Live (Practically an anthem in Ireland) The Mountain - Steve Earle; Live at Montreux 2005 Steve Earle - Guitar Town (Official Video) Steve Earle & The Dukes - The Other Kind Steve Earle - "Angry Young Man" [Live from Austin, TX] Steve Earle - Someday (Official Video)
Saw him perform this song the year it came out in Oklahoma City when I was in high school, he is the real deal. Also saw him again twenty years later in Tucson - still every bit as amazing. Such a strong performer, full of heart for people too often marginalized in this country. Incredible talent. I recommend you check out his collabs with Del McCoury, whom I've also had the pleasure of seeing live and even meeting after the show, such a gracious, funny gentleman. The Scots and Irish who came to Appalachia gave us some incredible music.
Thank you so much for your great reaction. I love this song. Steve Earle iis THE master of story telling song writing. Most of his songs are upbeat, and some are so heartbreaking they can make me cry. I will hit subscribe for you now!
I've seen Steve a number of times live. He always performs for at least 2 and a half hours. He writes almost all the material he sings. And he has a really extensive collection of self written songs. I'll give you two Steve songs you'd love. Coincidentally, both of them are on Steve's Copperhead Road LP. Every tune on this LP is superb but two in particular stand out for me. One is Snake Oil and the other is Devil's Right Hand. Both are brilliant. Give them a spin. You may play both on your show.
After hearing this song in 1990, couldn't get enough,still huge Earle fan to this day, Washington square serinade cd is a must, but they all are for me,and there are many.
I well remember when this song came out in the late 80's. It was constantly heard ALL the time, because it was one of those songs that crossed over to ALL genres, and was often being played simultaneously on Rock, Pop and Country stations here in the U.S.!
Steve Earl is a Bad-Ass!! You either get/love him or you don’t. This is so American culturally-moonshine-Vietnam trauma-souped up cars running from the law-but I’m glad you got it!! Did you notice “ holler” for the word hollow? W. VA, VA, KY. Thanx for this. I had requested wth many others. Do Guitar Town. Enjoy.
The song talks about moonshine (corn liquor), but it changes to growing marijuana. As an American from the "Emerald-Triangle" of Northern California, pretty much, east of the Rocky Mountains, they just grow hay...
This song holds a special place in my heart, we live in this area so it always brings me home if I away and hear it. My papaw also spent a year in state prison down in Alabama himself, for running moonshine.
Johnny Come Lately and Devils Right Hand are a must. Along with Guitar Town. Steve Earl is one of the greatest under appreciated country rock artists of all time.
You might check out Steve's late son, Justin Townes Earle. Personal favorite of his is Harlem River Blues. Saw this video when it first came out on MTV, back in the day when MTV actually played music. At the time, I wondered if they realized that they had just played country music 🤣 Steve had a problem with heroin addiction in the 90s,, but so far seems to be staying clean, Anything fo his is worth a listen.
You should take a deep dive into The ALLMAN Brothers Band. Start with Whipping Post and then the possibilities are endless! Best Southern Rock Band ever!
Steve Earle is incredible to hear live. I went to see Hank Williams Jr., not even knowing who the opening ast would be. As soon as I heard his voice I was so excited that he was there. That was when Copperhead Road had just come out. Earle is an incredible vocalist and truly gifted songwriter. You should definitely check out his other music, one I really like, a dark horse that doesn't get much in the way of airplay, is The Devil's Right Hand. There are many others as well. Steve Earle is one of the best.
Additional Steve Earle songs I'd recommed would be Guitar Town, Nowhere Road, The Devil's Right Hand, I Ain't Ever Satisfied, Goodbye's All We Got Left. Steve is an incredible song writer and you won't go wrong with any of these suggestions
It always makes me smile, when you watch the guys in the band. All of them look like they would sing/have lived this song, except one. There's one guitar player looks like he escaped from a Duran-Duran video..
The people who settled the Appalachian area of USA, were primarily people from Ulster, Northern Ireland. Since most were Scots, the skill of whiskey making was brought over by these people in 18th century. In the 1920"s America had prohibition on drinking alcohol, so the moonshine makers had to try & outrun law enforcement officers, that's why he references the big block dodge engine tuning. This is where Nascar racing got it's orgins. Also these people were the 1st to bring music in the mainstream, where they were playing music on radio stations, The 1st record was made in Appalachian, sang by The Carter Family.
Great reaction to a great song, as someone who lived in America as a kid in the last 80s and 90s. This was a classic the minutes Steve let us all hear it.
Great response man! Steve Earle is an Americana Rock legend. Please know he has is own universe. From his early days, “Guitar Town”. Later on Probably Amerika 6.0 from his Jerusalem album. Thanks so much from Colorado
My brother had a severe car wreck on Bearden Hill where that accident supposedly happened. Back in the 40s/50s that area was outside of the city limits.
I saw him live I think around ten or eleven years ago now. He and his band are no surprise great live. Really cool show. He’s a very talented artist in general though with lots of excellent songs. A few off hand to recommend: Someday, The Devil’s Right Hand and Mercenary Song.
I am from Appalachia. My dad's family were moonshiners from the 1890's and still are. This is a true vision of our life....I still drink moonshine and love my life. This song brings back so many memories ever time I hear it, which is almost daily.....
Steve Earle blended outlaw country, southern rock and a dash of Irish folk to achieve magnificence!
Wow! Best description of his music that I've ever heard.
Scots / Irish, actually, both sides, and some were Protestants that had come through Northern Ireland and the Siege of Inniskillen. Hard, tough folks. And I think of as more descended from the original Bluegrass than modern Country (but that's also true for lots of Outlaw stuff).
Anyway, great tune.
With a dash of zydeco.
Yes brother, right on the nose! 🫵🏻☝️
Yes!
watch your foot on the gas pedal when this song is playing in the car
Very true 😉
Yeah... Glad I learned to drive in Tennessee, so Ohio driving is an easy drive. At 62 only had 3 speeding ticket. Lol
For real, yo. This is a fast song
Heck of a story. A young Appalachian mountain man came from a line of moonshiners. Both his dad and grand dad made and ran moonshine. A federal agent went missing while investigating his granddaddy. In his father's time, his dad died in a crash, (while in a chase with the cops), while running a weekly load of moonshine to Knoxville. The young man joins the Army as soon as he turns of age, because during the Vietnam war, they drafted the white trash first where he was from anyway. He wound up serving 2 tours of duty during the Vietnam war, where he learned a lot of 'tricks' (boobytraps), from the enemy, and decided to grow weed instead of running moonshine, since his family was already infamously known for making and running 'shine' by the cops/feds. The story ends with the DEA spotting his weed growing in the hollow down Copperhead Road, from a chopper, and the young man 'puts to use' what he learned from the enemy, (boobytraps), and what he he learned about combat while serving in Vietnam. He took off screaming due to post traumatic stress disorder and engaged himself in a war with the DEA. The end of the story is left to the imagination as to how it all ends. Great song and story. Glad you liked it too. Steve Earle e
awesome.
Thanks. That was deep thought of Copperhead Road. I didn't know all the trivia of the truth, more than 3 generations. Incredible, thanks for more classic story of truth. Country Rock and the Irish family. INCREDIBLE
I hear the Irish jig in the rhythm , it streams jigty dig, flawless, It makes it a. Classic ...
Daddy was bootlegging whiskey, not making shine. Same crime, different flavor 😂
Many living in Appalachia have Scotch-Irish heritage. These ancestors brought with them a love of freedom, a strong sense of family, great music and the ability to make the best moonshine. That spirit lingers with their descendants, and there are still a few roads in remote hollows (hollars) you might do well to avoid unless you are kin or close friend. Great song that conveys the spirit of a long history of a great people.
Scotch Irish here. You are so right. 🍀
Exactly. I’m Scotch/Irish too and my Scottish ancestors came to VA in the 1600s. Before the Civil War, Scottish and Irish mostly settled the South so the pipes in this song is a nod to our families that settled there back then. I’m from Kansas but my pre Civil War roots are from KY and VA. I am also proudly related to a veteran of the Revolution who was at Yorktown when he was 17 years old.
@@thefreeman8791 My Ulster Scot ancestors came to VA in mid 1660s, they were came for religious freedom and the opportunity to own land. In time they moved further into what is now WV, TN & KY. They were farmers (and maybe a moonshiner or two) It had to be a hard life. When I heard the pipes in 'Copperhead Road' I thought of those hardy people. We have much to be proud of coming from such sturdy, determined people.
@@Gashouse69 We descendants should have a great gathering some day ;). Complete with music, dancing, great food and of course a quart jar of something tasty to sip behind the barn. My Grandmother would be mortified if she thought her granddaughter ever tasted shine. LOL
The clans stretch from PA to Georgia, but as you and others point out the heart is in VA - NC - TN. Give us a piece of land and some hills getting up into the mountains and we are often happy, successful, and full of life.
Moonshine running was the father of NASCAR racing. All the moonshiners bragging about who's car is the fastest
They actually had to change the name of Copperhead Rd. in our town , cause the sign kept getting stolen! 🐻
Ooh. I would have loved to own that sign!!
We have a high st. in my town, the 400 block always got stolen.
Moonshine and NASCAR histories go hand and hand! Coming from a former North Carolina resident. Awesome song and great reaction!
This song is so awesome!
Those bagpipes!
I have been with my husband for 41 years. I’ve seen him fast dance twice- ever. This was one of the songs I witnessed his dancing to. 😂
Omg I agree who the would have thought of bagpipes?
It's a keyboard
Have always had an affinity for this song. My Dad worked construction when I was growing up and work was slow in cold weather, so Dad ran Moonshine for a local moonshiner. He'd make runs from Tennessee to Chicago, Illinois to deliver moonshine to special customers. Everyone around where we lived knew better than to venture into the hills close by. Moonshiners didn't like unexpected visitors.
He blends US and Scottish hillbilly legacy instrumentals and story telling to produce a ballad that is pure gold. As a native of Appalachia, I think hillbillies from both sides of the Atlantic can appreciate it. Steve Earle is a tremendous artist. I wish I’d learned of him when I was younger. A lot of great songs he has produced.
Im sure you don't understand many of the southern things he's talking about. If you have any questions I'll answer them for you. Oh the crop he was walking through planting his seeds was burley tobacco.
"Guitar Town" was Steve's highest charted song at number 7 in Canada and the U.S. Who ever thought of bagpipes in a country song. Och no! This song is an absolutely amazing song with the raw vocals and contributing instruments.
Thanks Craig. Great reaction. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Guitar Town is my favorite!
This region of the U.S. in the Appalachian Mountains was settled by immigrants of Scottish, Irish, English and German descent. These settlers brought with them a deep rooted sense of family and traditions. And it has stayed that way for generations. Just like there are pockets & regions across the U.S. where other ethnicities migrated to. So it wouldn't be that strange to think bagpipes and even the mandolin found their way into bluegrass or country music. Steve lived in Tennessee so he was familiar with the area & culture.
@@emmef7970 Thanks for the information.Very kind of you. 👍✌️🇨🇦
Respectfully, bagpipes in country music makes total sense. Bagpipes is about is hillbilly as you could get. It tracks back to the original settlers in those parts. One could like it or not, but it totally fits.
This song plays in every country bar across the US and always gets the energy going.
Steve Earle and the Dukes are still performing in concert. Finally got to see him about 4 years ago. 30th anniversary of Copperhead Road album. They did all the songs in order then did the 'So You Want to be an Outlaw' album (his current one at the time) in order as well. Fantastic concert!
I was a huge line dancing fan, and instructor in the 90s and this was a favourite! The good ol days lol
Got into Steve Earle through The Pogues who were into each other and played on each others albums.
Crackin' track this.. :)
This song really hits me since I knew a lot of Vietnam vets who got hooked into the drug scene, many of them due to PTSD. And a lot of this song pertains to what they told me they were involved in. I'm a Vietnam era vet as well, and disabled also, but many of them self-medicated with drugs, which I did not completely understand at the time. Many of them died shortly after Vietnam, either from suicide or from accidents due to driving under the influence. A very dark period in our nation's history.
Thank you for your service 🙏 ❤️
My cousin served in Vietnam. He was 18 years old at that time and was never the same. He died from a heroin overdose years later. My friend's brother served as well and he returned a shell of his former self. The only family member he would discuss the war with was their father who served during WW 2 and had his own wartime traumas.
I love this one! I grew up in the Appalachian Mountains and I’m pretty sure my father ran shine in his younger days. After Vietnam, growing pot became a major source of income for many, taking the place of moonshine. Moonshine is now legal in some Appalachian states. The Irish and Scottish blood runs deep back in those hills. Even though we are many generations away from the ancestors that settled this land, the bagpipes still stir our blood.
Hillbilly Highway by Steve Earle is another story song.. 💗
Guitar Man, as well.
Steve remains at the top of my bucket list. Guitar Town would be another great reaction from him
You're the one. Ive been looking for a good reaction to this song. Youre the first one to appropriately call it Southern Rock. Thank you.
Just one of the greatest outlaw singers! # Copperhead Road!👏👏👏👏
The one and only Steve Earle, man is a bloody legend.
Several people have pointed out the Scotch-Irish influence in Appalachia. The Scotch-Irish were a major part in the founding of our country. My ancestors came to the US from Scotland in the 1600s and they ended up in rural Kentucky. The great Civil War general Robert E. Lee was once asked which soldiers in his army were the best ones and he said the Scotch-Irish because they had the pluck of the Irish and the stubbornness of the Scottish.
My Granddaddy had quite the reputation for his moonshine! Kentucky girl here! 😁💗
Heck Yeah this is an awesome CLASSIC song!!
Very interesting! The guitar in this seems familiar but I don't remember the song, which is odd because it's from 1988.
So instead of Moonshining like his daddy and granddaddy he came home and started growing Marijuana after seeing how it was done in the jungles of Vietnam.
A blend of southern rock, slight blues, outlaw country and a touch of Celtic Folk. It makes sense because the Irish/Scottish started forming colonies in Texas(with permission from Mexico as it was their territory at the time)as early as 1828(and other parts of the south before that)and that is where I just read he was from.
Great song! Badass is the perfect description!
The things he learned from “Charlie” the Vietcong, were how to booby trap the jungle trails against th enemy.
@@roncypert8255 you are correct but there were also plenty of drugs cultivated in the jungles as well. So he would have also seen how to hide them almost other foliage to avoid detection by the DEA planes.
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That’s true.
To this day we still see the DEA hilacropers flying over Southern Appalachian with cameras.
That bagpipe sound should be embedded in your consciousness like a duck's fear of a hawk shadow... LOL
That is an awesome way to put it......not many can feel it unless your from Appalachia or the Ozarks
true story... my Mom & a family friend, ran moonshine thru the hills & valleys of Kentucky, back in 1957. This song is the truth to the lifestyle of the olden days in the South backwoods country.
Thank you for your no frills or gimmicks reactions. I truly respect and like you for what you do. You’re entertaining without telling me to “smash that like button” every 10 seconds. Thanks for being the calm in our very hectic lives. Much love.
This is one of my Dad's absolute favorite songs. He's also a Vietnam vet whose spent some time around some moonshine stills. He smiles when he hears those bagpipes. Must be our Scotch-Irish blood.
Steve Earle has his own show on Sirius radio it’s on the Outlaw Country channel
One of our absolute favorites!
Thank you for a great reaction! I come from a family of bootleggers, I always loved this song and love to see others enjoy it 😁
Steve basically saved country music. Huge talent, one of the best songwriters there has ever been..and as you can see he's very cool. haha
The song actually refers to real road in Johnson County, Tennessee. So the part about buying a big, black Dodge that had "Johnson County Sheriff" painted on the side refers to an old cop car. After this song came out, they had to change the name of road because people kept stealing the road sign. Fun fact, I was married in Mountain City, Tennessee (the county seat of Johnson County). As they say in Appalachia, you are in my neck of the woods. Love your reactions and hello from Northwest North Carolina.
Sorry to be a stickler, but the line is"Big BLOCK Dodge",referring to the 426 or 440 cubic inch v-8 engines Dodge introduced in the late "50's. A fovorite amongst "shine runner in these parts of the Carolina mountains! "'Preciate yah!!!'
Yep. And before that they preferred the 1940 Ford with the Flathead V8.
I go back to his Guitar Town CD constantly. Can't stop listening to it.
Love your reaction man. Would love to see your reaction the Steve Earle’s “Guitar Town”. His gritty voice is unsurpassed. Enjoy your views from across the pond. Music is the bridge brother!!
Another great song from Steve Earle is "Guitar Town".
Just enjoying listening to this song that parallels with me and my family’s life here in Alabama ❤ thanks for your respectful reaction. Is southern people with military experience often get ostracized as less than by most of America. Call sign fire dog out.
Here's a little story on seeing him live, since ya asked.
My wife & I went to see Hank Williams, Jr.(which you need to listen to if haven't ever listened to him). in 1988-89 time-frame. There was a popular band that was supposed to open for him but cancelled out, which we weren't aware of.
Right before the show was to start, Hank, Jr. comes out and announces the opening act cancelled and this young up and comer Steve Earl was going to open for him. Sensing the disappointment from the crowd, he continues on how he knows the guy from Texas and how good he is and he'll be a star himself soon. Going on we'll be glad we heard him and it'll be a great night.
Well, Steve Earl comes out and just tears the place up with music and a sound all his own with the crowd loving it.
He only played a few songs due to the situation, and held Copperhead Road for his last song.
Maybe a quarter of a way through the song, I looked at my wife and told her this was going to be a hit and we'll be hearing it a lot.
Needless to say, the next day the song was on the radio and has been since.
He set the bar high for Hank, Jr. that night, and no, he didn't disappoint either.
Guitar Town is another good one from him as well!!
My grandpa was a moonshiner. The first time I outran the cops he just chuckled and handed me a 20 winked and went back in the house.
Texas is in the house!!!
This is definately a fantastic song.❤❤🔥🔥
You know it’s a classic when years later my high school senior and his friends and doing the line dance to it at a BBQ cook off 😂
I used to DJ at Tustin Marine base, and this was requested every night!! Love this song. Moonshine!! Love homemade moonshine!!
Kind of like battery acid! lol. Of course, I've never tasted the "fancy" flavored ones.
I was hoping one of these days you would react to this song. This is one of my favorites of all time. Been a fan of Steve's since the 80's. One of those voices that is immediately recognizable. Great vocalist, musician and songwriter. Some of the biggest names in music have covered his songs. Here are a few great ones.
Steve Earle - Billy Austin (1991 on New Country)
Sharon Shannon & Steve Earle Galway Girl Live (Practically an anthem in Ireland)
The Mountain - Steve Earle; Live at Montreux 2005
Steve Earle - Guitar Town (Official Video)
Steve Earle & The Dukes - The Other Kind
Steve Earle - "Angry Young Man" [Live from Austin, TX]
Steve Earle - Someday (Official Video)
Saw him perform this song the year it came out in Oklahoma City when I was in high school, he is the real deal. Also saw him again twenty years later in Tucson - still every bit as amazing. Such a strong performer, full of heart for people too often marginalized in this country. Incredible talent. I recommend you check out his collabs with Del McCoury, whom I've also had the pleasure of seeing live and even meeting after the show, such a gracious, funny gentleman. The Scots and Irish who came to Appalachia gave us some incredible music.
Billy Austin and Ellis Unit one are great songs of his as well
Man, this song has a special place in my heart. Always got everyone pumped at the honkey tonk dancing. This dance will wear you out though lol
Gives You the Blended History in this Area of the Scotch/ Irish! We distill EVERYWHERE!!
Steve earle was one of my favorites and still is. This song gets me so hyped when the whole band kicks in heavy and fast
Check out Guitar Town and Devil's Right Hand.
The song I find most of my friends over the pond recognize of Steve Earle's js Galway Girl. He has a fantastic catalog.
Thank you so much for your great reaction. I love this song. Steve Earle iis THE master of story telling song writing. Most of his songs are upbeat, and some are so heartbreaking they can make me cry. I will hit subscribe for you now!
My father came back from WW2 and went to university to study engineering. Him and his fellow vets/students built a still in their dorm.
I had an uncle who was a sheriff of a small town in east Tennessee. His policy was the only reason to arrest a moonshiner was if he made bad shine.
I've seen Steve a number of times live. He always performs for at least 2 and a half hours. He writes almost all the material he sings. And he has a really extensive collection of self written songs. I'll give you two Steve songs you'd love. Coincidentally, both of them are on Steve's Copperhead Road LP.
Every tune on this LP is superb but two in particular stand out for me. One is Snake Oil and the other is Devil's Right Hand. Both are brilliant. Give them a spin. You may play both on your show.
MY REACTION WAS JUST A BIG MISCHIEVOUS SMILE WHEN I WAS ALMOST 1, I LITERALLY GREW UP LISTENING TO STEVE AND THIS SONG FROM
I live is Johnson County and we do have a copperhead road. They actually changed the name because they couldn’t keep the road signs.
After hearing this song in 1990, couldn't get enough,still huge Earle fan to this day, Washington square serinade cd is a must, but they all are for me,and there are many.
I well remember when this song came out in the late 80's. It was constantly heard ALL the time, because it was one of those songs that crossed over to ALL genres, and was often being played simultaneously on Rock, Pop and Country stations here in the U.S.!
Yes, Craig!!! This one is top 5 of all time for me. True classic! Glad you loved it too. ✌️
I'm really glad you reacted to Steve Earle, and I highly recommend his song 'Devil's Right Hand'.
Steve Earl is a Bad-Ass!! You either get/love him or you don’t. This is so American culturally-moonshine-Vietnam trauma-souped up cars running from the law-but I’m glad you got it!! Did you notice “ holler” for the word hollow? W. VA, VA, KY. Thanx for this. I had requested wth many others. Do Guitar Town. Enjoy.
The song talks about moonshine (corn liquor), but it changes to growing marijuana. As an American from the "Emerald-Triangle" of Northern California, pretty much, east of the Rocky Mountains, they just grow hay...
I would recommend the mountain,and Steve is just one of the best songwriters there is.
If you need a workout, the line dance for this song will wear you out!
Glad you liked the song!! I certainly loved it❤️❤️
Just saw Steve in concert in September with Ray Wylie Hubbard. Great show.. He's added The Masterson to his band too which was a great addition.
This song holds a special place in my heart, we live in this area so it always brings me home if I away and hear it. My papaw also spent a year in state prison down in Alabama himself, for running moonshine.
Johnny Come Lately and Devils Right Hand are a must. Along with Guitar Town. Steve Earl is one of the greatest under appreciated country rock artists of all time.
You might check out Steve's late son, Justin Townes Earle. Personal favorite of his is Harlem River Blues.
Saw this video when it first came out on MTV, back in the day when MTV actually played music. At the time, I wondered if they realized that they had just played country music 🤣
Steve had a problem with heroin addiction in the 90s,, but so far seems to be staying clean, Anything fo his is worth a listen.
One of my top favorite songs! Great reaction 💖🦋
Oh and so glad you enjoyed the song!🎼🎶
I love this song. It is put together so beautifully country/rock......wonderful.
Several years ago, I bought a double Steve Earle CD and didn't even think of it as country. For me, it was folk.. LOVE, love love it.
You should take a deep dive into The ALLMAN Brothers Band. Start with Whipping Post and then the possibilities are endless! Best Southern Rock Band ever!
Check out some of the U tube videos of the Line dances !!!
This is a real road. I have drank real illegal moonshine. Love it!
Steve Earle is incredible to hear live. I went to see Hank Williams Jr., not even knowing who the opening ast would be. As soon as I heard his voice I was so excited that he was there. That was when Copperhead Road had just come out. Earle is an incredible vocalist and truly gifted songwriter. You should definitely check out his other music, one I really like, a dark horse that doesn't get much in the way of airplay, is The Devil's Right Hand. There are many others as well. Steve Earle is one of the best.
Additional Steve Earle songs I'd recommed would be Guitar Town, Nowhere Road, The Devil's Right Hand, I Ain't Ever Satisfied, Goodbye's All We Got Left. Steve is an incredible song writer and you won't go wrong with any of these suggestions
Great song. You should give the Kentucky Headhunters a try. They have a song called Dumas Walker you can start with.
It always makes me smile, when you watch the guys in the band. All of them look like they would sing/have lived this song, except one. There's one guitar player looks like he escaped from a Duran-Duran video..
I agree! Such a great song, every time I listen I smile and do a bit of stomping.
The people who settled the Appalachian area of USA, were primarily people from Ulster, Northern Ireland. Since most were Scots, the skill of whiskey making was brought over by these people in 18th century. In the 1920"s America had prohibition on drinking alcohol, so the moonshine makers had to try & outrun law enforcement officers, that's why he references the big block dodge engine tuning. This is where Nascar racing got it's orgins. Also these people were the 1st to bring music in the mainstream, where they were playing music on radio stations, The 1st record was made in Appalachian, sang by The Carter Family.
He a real artist! 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
One of my favorite all time songs!! Thank you for sharing it and appreciating it!
Awesome reaction
I love your reactions! So glad i discovered you! So fun. ❤❤❤
Great reaction to a great song, as someone who lived in America as a kid in the last 80s and 90s. This was a classic the minutes Steve let us all hear it.
It's one of those songs that is still played on both classic country and classic rock radio stations.
This song so takes me back to high school. Super fun dance for this one too!
I love this song.
Guitar Town & Hillbilly Highway are 2 more Steve Earle greats! Enjoyed it...thx!!
Great response man! Steve Earle is an Americana Rock legend. Please know he has is own universe. From his early days, “Guitar Town”. Later on Probably Amerika 6.0 from his Jerusalem album. Thanks so much from Colorado
Awesome song
There's an old movie Thunder Road with Robert Mitchem that tells a story that this song could have been about. Accept the second part.
Have lived in Knoxville area over 30 years, trust me part 2 is also true, still a few "weed" fields around.
My brother had a severe car wreck on Bearden Hill where that accident supposedly happened. Back in the 40s/50s that area was outside of the city limits.
@@deel2621 OMG I remember when "town" didn't start until the backside of Bearden Hill and even then there wasn't much.
I saw him live I think around ten or eleven years ago now. He and his band are no surprise great live. Really cool show.
He’s a very talented artist in general though with lots of excellent songs. A few off hand to recommend: Someday, The Devil’s Right Hand and Mercenary Song.