Hank Williams Jr 'Live'- A Country Boy Can Survive

Hank Williams Jr performs an acoustic version of "A Country Boy Can Survive" on David Letterman's show in the early 80s. Many people consider this to be one of the best Country Blues songs ever written. Music and Lyrics written by Hank Williams Jr.

[joeharris]

One of if not the best pure country songs ever.

[matthewbrown]

His range is under appreciated, dude is a legend and the song is as well.

[yetivanmarshall]

Bocephus wouldn't be allowed on TV these days with this great song.

[victorzonakis]

That might be one of the greatest live appearances on the Letterman show ever

[joshcash]

Now that’s fucking country right there I could listen to this a 100 times. Never gets old.

[bmphil]

Many of the Southerners are Scots Irish who just wanted to be left alone until the American revolution rolled ultimately do not like being told what to do or how to anyone including the government. By contrast the NY City types have never seen a government overreach they didn't like....the urban vs the rural is a study in contrasts....that song is an example....that artist in that setting is an example.

[jackelewish]

I know only other Ramblin men will agree, but please keep his guitar in frame! Bosephis has played this differently every show and I just love picking up on his alternative voicings and little licks.

[toniwalser]

My taste in music is extremely eclectic, from rock, disco, heavy metal, punk, etc .. I'm a bit picky about country music, but I love Hank Williams Jr. This is one of my favorite songs ever.

[raygenl]

I think of how amazing it must of been to be there and see that live! One hell of a song and performance !

[Bocphu]

The yell of the native. The American spirit will always live.

[visionquestgolf]

How does this not have 100M views. Damn!!

[lovelysunshinee]

this is what i picture when i think of a country singer lol

[johnfunthings]

this song means more today than ever before

[mikeburdette]

Not sure whats better vocals or the solo acoustic seen him live 6 is the best version I've ever heard him perform

[alex]

Imagine this on a late night show nowadays, this is what we need on late night! Not carpool karaoke

[GEB-yyud]

His presence, sound and performance are absolutely incredible. Love the way he mutters, 'We got some trainin' under his breath. He's macho as fuck in this one. He really embodied the proud country spirit right to the faces of the New York crowd. Amazing.

[eduardoprieto]

Wow ! True showman and his cool guitar playing. Homerunstory

[TheLeadSled]

Hank Williams Jr. American Icon, only few carry that Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Alan Jackson etc....

[tennray]

I bet someone that gave this song a thumbs down eats cream filled tube steak.

[The_Preacher_LLC]

I don't know he sings about his don't get more real than that. LEGEND