It saddens me to see the comments that don't get Boxcar Willie. I'm a rock guy but I grew up with this stuff. The Grand Ol Opry and Hee-haw forever!

@guylecler5181

2 жыл бұрын

Ni ni

@guylecler5181

2 жыл бұрын

I like

@robertflett7094

2 жыл бұрын

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@sheliashuck1633

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@ChrisMatinet

2 жыл бұрын

...that band is killer

I was 17 yrs old when this legend walked in my dads restaurant the sharecroppers and still to this day I have his signed autographed picture this man was hilarious!

Pure talent and what a gentleman he was. RIP Boxcar

@TomBice

2 жыл бұрын

I saw him live in concert in 1978 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is a legend.

@robbiehagberg3515

2 жыл бұрын

Robbie Hagberg I have to go to work tomorrow night and I don't have time to make sure you are a great day

I worked in country music for 30 years as a sound engineer on a live radio show in wheeling WV. 2 longest live radio show broadcast in history. Second only to the Grand Ole Opry. I also worked with a regional sound company. I worked and seen this guys show so many times and it didn't matter how many times you had seen it. You still couldn't help but laugh. RIP box

@zaralunden3202

Жыл бұрын

So you must KNOW then, the evil pedophilia/Trafficking in women/children/drugs that the Country and Western industry is known for.

@harrydanik1952

3 ай бұрын

Memories ........wheeling...... Nice🎉

Okay to all the "haters", Boxcar wasn't an impersonator, he was an entertainer. That's what he did to make people laugh and smile, act goofy. I didn't know Boxcar personally, but I knew him from living in the area for many years on Table Rock Lake. Guys like him are 1 in a million. He was also a dedicated American Patriot having served as a flight engineer. In his old museum there was a cockpit of a B-29 like he served on. It was sad to see his museum close and his things sold at auction just as was the old Roy Rogers museum here.

@clintbriant8508

7 жыл бұрын

Wm Cottrell they don't make em like this anymore! talented and entertaining!

@christinecooper3534

7 жыл бұрын

Wm Cottrell You can't explain anything to the now...Ignorant America! Offended, racist, and all that crap wasn't around during the years of Boxcar.

@yjimwhy

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe not an impersonator but that was a better Willie Nelson than Willie himself.

@BoxcarWillieFanChannel

7 жыл бұрын

and the type of leukemia that he battle'd with (of what I have read) was one of the most painful.

@TheJayjay42

7 жыл бұрын

I worked for him at one of his hotels there and I did know him. He was an alright guy. I have a picture with him somewhere. I too lived in the Branson area

I had the good fortune of seeing Boxcar Willie in concert probably over 30 times. I appreciate him even more now then I did then. Now that Country Music died about 25 years ago. Thank God for these videos

I am a country fan and I like the older country singers from the 60s and 70s the most... but BoxCAR Willie is super funny. does great imitations and can sing. really a class act. he passed away in 1999. He was really great.

Great to see that room full of WWII veterans and the people of the greatest generation! My buddy Al played for Boxcar for 7 years in the late 70's and early 80's. He said Willy was as great a person off the stage, as he was on it.

@designsbynoz

4 жыл бұрын

SIXPACFISH cool. My brother play fiddle for Box Car Willie around the same time.

@ringokidd387

Жыл бұрын

Yep he was actually a great Man Boxcar Willie!

This was when old people could go out an have good fun .

@hectorayotte4941

3 жыл бұрын

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@hank6887

2 жыл бұрын

Amen on that .

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 I liked it when he said who am I going to imitate if I tell you the man in Black and he says Charlie pride LMAO

hes better than most singers and what not today. hilarious and cool dude. may God rest his soul.

When Boxcar Willie was in his 60's he became a superstar in...Ireland! He was everywhere TV concerts, festivals the lot!..Then he went and died and we sure missed him!

@wildestcowboy2668

2 жыл бұрын

Drugs and cigarettes gets them everytime.

@usafvet100

2 жыл бұрын

Erin go braugh!😄😄😄

Boxcar's humor in this video reminds me a bit of my great-grandpa's humor. My great-grandpa always says things backwards like he'd call Amarillo Armadillo and things like that. I've heard him do it so much that I've started doing it too. I bet I would have had a blast with Boxcar Willie if I had gotten the chance to meet him. Thankfully, my great-grandpa kinda looks like him and has a similar humor to him. I'm sure going to miss my great-grandpa when he passes away, but I pray that won't happen for long time

That Charlie Pride joke kills me.

So-so impersonations but MAN what a performance!!! Absolutely hilarious!!! I'll bet if all those guys were in the front row, they'd be laughing so hard they'd be crying. Sure do miss him.

He used to walk among the audience shaking hands while singing, a true showman.

@nickhill8612

4 жыл бұрын

He's one of a kind.

@SuperReznative

3 жыл бұрын

true country /showman musixianmusician

Boxcar Willie was a great entertainer. Had the luck to see him live many years ago - a memorable fun evening.

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

@stefandieter4044

Жыл бұрын

Hello. ✋how are you doing over there?

@robertwilliams060

Жыл бұрын

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

@fredturner9640

2 ай бұрын

Wonderful

Seen Box Car at the Hollow Inn one night, the friends I was with was having a really good time. So good the crowd got to watching them, then Box Car went off and said " Damn it sit down this is my show"

That Charlie pride joke was gold

proper entertainer ! wish i'd had a chance to see him live.

I saw him in concert 😏 he was funny amazing and talented!

He was a king of mocking people, an awesome singer, songwriter & entertainer; & was overall hilarious. My Dad & I always loved watching him on TV & listening to his many albums as well. It always amazed me how he could make any sound a train could make with his own natural voice/vocals. He never used an special effects or microphone, either. All natural & very real mockeries. Amazing. He was definitely 1 of the most talented singers ever. :)

I didn't know he was that good. No entertainment like that anymore. Just great fun, great talent, and funny as it gets. Love Boxcar Willie!

@stevecoldrick8891

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but he remind me of Red Skelton and then just as I was typing... he becomes Red Skelton.

@roydickerson6481

6 жыл бұрын

A place two grow full movie

Grew up listening to "GRAND OL OPREY" Absolutely love Them

I was fortunate enough to meet ol' Boxcar a year before he passed away when we went to Branson and saw his show.

Saw him in Branson. Of all the different stars who had shows, Boxcar Willie was the only one I would not leave without seeing. I loved this man and his singing. He truly was an entertainer and yet an humble man. We got to meet him after his show and I asked if I could hug his neck. He just opened his arms and let me give him a big hug. I will never forget that moment.

@BoxcarWillieFanChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Willie really wanted the best for the people that came to see his show and supported him.

@chocolatefeet54

7 жыл бұрын

It came through in his interaction with the audience, especially after his shows. Most entertainers would leave the stage and come back for a curtain call. They did not make themselves available to fans after the show. I love his music and still listen to him all these years later.

@johnkitzke1785

7 жыл бұрын

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@loki4351

6 жыл бұрын

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@jamesbarker8511

2 жыл бұрын

his best song was i never was the man i used to be

I seen boxcar, Charlie pride, and some others when I was a kid at the pequea silver mines park in Lancaster county pa. great day swimming in the creek, touring the mine, and great music. fun day for all.

I really enjoyed this. I haven't heard Boxcar Willie in years. Love his humor.

This guy was great, with one of the best voices in country music. RIP sir.

@nickhill8612

4 жыл бұрын

Haha yes Charlie Pride

the BEST HOBO of his time and right now,, nobody can even copy him,,, ,,, wish he was still among us ,,, meet him one time at the fan fair and we talked few moments and i did a interview with him for the Country Gazette that time in 85, great times,,,

@phillipholt6005

4 жыл бұрын

I 👍 like a comedian that laughs with the audience.

@madeleineridgway2448

4 жыл бұрын

sure you did..

@phillipholt6005

4 жыл бұрын

@@madeleineridgway2448 LOL

@thespeedymex

4 жыл бұрын

It brakes my heart that my kids will grow up with Taylor swift. Instead of the outlaws of my father and grandfather

@phillipholt6005

4 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. Also you have to many Keith Urban entertainers. There isn't any traditional anymore!

I would have to loved to have met Boxcar Willie and shake his hand. I grew up listening to Boxcar Willie only because my dad loved listening to his music. So now when I listen to Boxcar Willie and it brings back great memories of days gone by with my dad. Rest in Peace Lecil Travis Martin and God Bless.

Speaking as an 'Aussie'... (Australian) there is no bigger compliment from a mate than to have them 'take the piss' out of you!!! This is great stuff!!!!

Boxcar did a show at our school in Bartlett Tx. Back in the early 70's, he was great.😎

My first opening Elvis show West 4 boxcar Willie back in the early 80s it was so muddy after he walked down off the stage he grabbed my hand as he was coming down the steps from the tractor trailer stage and said young man is there any place near that does not have any mud???? And I said probably not Sir He said you done a good job young man >>>>>

Loved this! Gave me some joy on a rough day. Wow what a talent he was.

@drakehonest2

Жыл бұрын

Hey how are you doing..?

I just had to click on this. I bought my first BW CD for $1 at a thrift store. I've been listening to nothing else in the truck for the last week. Great stuff.

I'm so glad I saw this I forgot about Boxcar Willie I remember the Hee Haw days Roy Clark Buck Owens I don't play country music I'm more of a blues cat but I really do respect these old cronies classic pure class rest in peace Box Car you made me laugh today

I used to love Boxcar Willie, thanks for reminding me and bringing back memories.

love him! he was hilarious,a good musician & always the best bandmates!! i'm a Jimi Hendrix,Doors,Cream 70's kid who loved Johnny,Willie,Waylon,Kris & Rita too.tx for posting Willie & his humor/good time shows, he was great!

The audience left happy and loved the show. Boxcar Willie was a showman and a businessman who loved Branson and they loved him back!

@danielsmit11

4 жыл бұрын

Also a cousin to Tommy Lee Jones.

He's something else! Just love it.

Thank you so much for sharing! I hope he lives on from people like you that keeps his memory alive! He was truly great! There'll never be another like him! Thank you

@drakehonest2

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing..?

Boxcar was one of my favorites and there will never be another like him..

@pattistilwell7424

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Terry, I hope you are doing well. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok! Merry Christmas.

"Who would you sqy I was going to imitate if I said The Man in Black?... Nope Charlie Pride "😄

@brandyprincebp

4 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard at that too!!! 😂😂

@dwightkobatake6840

4 жыл бұрын

Haha that was hilarious

@debbystacy4784

4 жыл бұрын

Priceless👍💞👏

@rodkirkbride2230

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Best line!

@DavidSmith-zu6eu

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, that one didn't age well.

I met ole boxcar on a train hop once, he wasn't famous yet, and we played songs and shared a cheap bottle.

Pure gold. What the hell happened to music now?

I went to see Box Car Willie when I was a boy. He was at our county fair. One of my favorite childhood memories! Thanks Box Car!

@gilnolan1482

4 жыл бұрын

Too much!

Always loved Box car Willie. Great entertainer, may he RIP.

@drakehonest2

Жыл бұрын

Hey how are you doing today?

My left ear enjoyed this a lot

@Kyle-mf5kd

5 жыл бұрын

TheLeadSled i thought it was my headphones.😂

@anorganlover6281

4 жыл бұрын

Well, my right ear enjoyed it better - but then my left ear always was a bit snobbish !

@patrick5838

4 жыл бұрын

Thought it was only me...

@cameronk8087

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

The had the great pleasure of seeing the late Box Car Willie up in Lanark,s So many years ago. RIP,

That man was truly pure county gold !

One of the greats. Loved him. Thank you for posting.

Boxcar was a fantastic entertainer and he is surely missed. R.I.P. Box.

@nickhill8612

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know he was a comedian.

God Bless ya Boxcar,you are sadly missed,but always remembered with love.

I know his music but never knew he was this funny..... He was AWESOME

@drakehonest2

Жыл бұрын

Hey how are you doing..?

what an amazing man. I miss his music

Boxcar Willie is a great singer, and does the greatest Train Whistle, I have ever heard. I do train songs while having a harp, but my harp, train whistle, nothing like his.

@pattistilwell7424

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jack, I hope you are doing well. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok! Merry Christmas.

I looked forward to seeing him every year at the Ft. Worth Livestock Show. A few times he did the train whistle in the barns and it was gloriously loud!

Love Box Car Willy. Them were the good ol' days of Country Music. Real Music, touched your Heart ,Soul and made your day.

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

I wish my right ear could hear this.

I remember the old commercials when I was a kid, Box Car Willie, get your tape now of $9.99. Never realized he was so funny. I wish I was a little older and get drink a beer with him.

@williamrolls169

3 жыл бұрын

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

My grandma and grandpa was actually at this concert

@Cody_Cigar

4 жыл бұрын

Their voices are among that laughter :)

Don't normally post comments but will say that Boxcar Willie was a wonderful person. I worked with him back in the 70's when he was a DJ and he was the kind of person that would give you the shirt off his back.

He was always someone you wouldn’t want to miss boxcar Willie is adorable

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

@stefandieter4044

Жыл бұрын

Hello. ✋how are you doing over there?

My left ear enjoyed this but it also enjoyed Johnny Cash’s Impression

So funny I saw this now, I haven't seen or heard Boxcar Willie in years. We lost our very lovable adopted stray cat just a couple of days ago. He had just started hanging around outside about 8 months ago and was pretty much wild. He was pretty skinny and didn't look healthy so, my wife started feeding him. It took a while before we could even touch him and for him to trust us. Then he turned into the sweetest, most vocal cat you could imagine and we were just at the point of going to get him fixed and letting him move in the house and he went missing for about 3 days. Turns out he had gotten hurt pretty bad and made his way home to us. I took him to the vet only to be told not only is he hurt really bad (a car, dog or something) but he has Kidney problems and Kitty AIDS and most likely wouldn't survive long and would suffer. So, I had to make that decision to let him go. Such a sad day. Anyway, sorry to ramble but the whole point to this was, we had named him "Boxcar Willie" because we said he was a Hobo. So it made me smile to see this randomly pop up on KZread. Thanks Boxcar you made my day.

@peteshelton2325

3 жыл бұрын

yes

@terrancedubois2820

3 жыл бұрын

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My husband and I saw him year's ago. He was awesome!

@williamrolls169

3 жыл бұрын

Hello friend, how're you doing today?

God bless this gentleman and Legend🌴.. He made fun of his best friends and they loved him..

@pattistilwell7424

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Brian, I hope you are doing well. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok! Merry Christmas.

No one knew "The Box" more than me and Jerry Jones. We picked him up at Arizona Charlies in Las Vegas and drove him to Nellis AFB, NV where we introduced him to some Thunderbirds crew members. Then it was to Freedom Park where he bumped into a couple of Air Force pilots whom he crewed for while a crewman on one of their air refueling tankers. Jerry later journeyed to Branson, Mo., where The Box was a star and owned some property there. Jerry presented him with a singed lithos of the the USAF Thunderbirds. We never saw him again after that, for he had passed away. Tom Serres

I used to get him and Willie mixed up as a kid lol.

@ronnieorr7074

4 жыл бұрын

Daily With Amanda!!! Slim Whitman

This was such a lift me up. I just smiled the whole time here. Great video. Thanks.

Love Boxcar Willie. Never knew this side of him though. Loved his imitation of a train whistle. Thanks' for posting.

Thanks for that video.

This made me smile and I love it. he is great

Watched this man for many years didn't realize how talented until just now.

Oh how I love he imitated the highway men....it’s hilarious. Thanks for sharing this

Saw him in Orlando----loved him and his music.

@pattistilwell7424

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gene

That was his engineering station aboard a KC97 that he had in his museum in Branson M.O

watched him do a small family kind of circus 40 years ago, and his Woo Woo is priceless!!!

LOVED ole Boxcar Willie! Saw him in Branson. Tremendous show.

I need to get the headband with the braids for Halloween lol

@frankate100

4 жыл бұрын

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@normajean2131

3 жыл бұрын

I have some hair somewhere in my closet, I can make me one of them . Lol,

9:13 The guitar and the way he played. that's true!!! 😂😂😂😂

@youknow9993

4 жыл бұрын

Hardcore Undead have you ever seen Merle Haggard do impressions on Glenn Campbell Goodtime Hour his guitar playing is amazingly accurate if you haven’t you should it’s great

@stevepirst7506

4 жыл бұрын

Not as swift and he had the wrong strum pattern but it was still hilarious

@williamcwilson7258

4 жыл бұрын

@@youknow9993 +

@debbystacy4784

4 жыл бұрын

@@youknow9993 I love that one..excellent👍

I so enjoyed his show in Branson years ago!!

@davidholton9667

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

@stefandieter4044

Жыл бұрын

Hello. ✋how are you doing over there?

NOBODY does Willie like Willie, but DAYUM u came as close as anyone else has ever come boy! lol. AH MAY ZHING!!

Smiling Now. Thanks ! Love This !

@drakehonest2

Жыл бұрын

Hey how are you doing?

He sounded exactly like johnny cash when he said hello I'm johnny cash

Enjoyed that, didn't want it to end.

Boxcar has been a favorite of mine a very long time.

@pattistilwell7424

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I hope you are doing well. I'm Patti from Long Beach California, just looking for new friend and i saw your pic here Ok! Merry Christmas.

cool, i remember there was a tv commercial selling an album of him long ago, that was when i first heard of him. Same time as Slim Whitman commercials too.

@SundownBlazer

4 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly^^^

@scbaboss

4 жыл бұрын

I was just playin slim Whitman lol. Good times.

@thebourbonscene845

4 жыл бұрын

@@SundownBlazer slim Whitman is the man, I have some of his vinyl

@jackieward8489

4 жыл бұрын

Yep its a long time since i heard of Box car Willie He Is A Fantastic Man always was & Always will Be. 😍👏👏

@edwardsliman7836

4 жыл бұрын

You know what? I used to handle the merchandise for Boxcar many, many moons ago...i processed the orders and mailed them. My father was a good friend of Boxcar...used to come park the RV in our drive when coming thru town. My sister has the steer horns Boxcar gave my dad as a gift...i still have one of his autographed jackets packed away!! He was genuine and as gracious a person as i have met.

This man gets me everytime ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Met Boxcar Willie in 1986 in Plattsburgh NY at the Clinton County fair. He could tell by our haircuts we were in the Air Force since the base was close by. Stopped after the show and talked to us about his service in the AF. Wonderful human being and very humble.

This was good and brought a good smile Thankyou xxxx

Lecil was a great guy... A true gentleman, a showman, a genuinely nice fellow.

@cpop3078

4 жыл бұрын

His name is actually LeCile. ..He, LeCile Harris (rodeo clown R.I.P.) and now just me, have that name ,as far as I know. LeCile Harris was my namesake. .people generally call me Cecil, also.

@tomturlington933

4 жыл бұрын

@@cpop3078 Lecil T. Martin, I was in the Air Force with him in Spain. "Marty Martin and the Texas Starlighters"... Visited him twice in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry..sitting on the bleachers on stage. Great guy!

@jakesnake165

4 жыл бұрын

that was cool never seen it before

LOOOOOOOOVE this!!!

@kelseyicatoe6753

6 жыл бұрын

Helene Pelletier

I had not heard of Boxcar Willie before. This was fun to watch. :)

Enjoyed meeting him after the show in about 1983 in cleveland ohio. very nice man!

👍😀thanks for posting. Good clean humor needed by all these days.

@nickhill8612

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I love it.

Pulling out the headband with braids = holycrapialmostdiedlaughing... hahaha

@sherakee6720

4 жыл бұрын

It got me good, too. Then I watched it again, n saw him do Cash, n call the old man 'June', n then durned if he didn't pull off a fast Mel Tillis. Pure Quality.

This was great.

I ran sound for Box many times..he was a great guy and wonder full entertainer.

@BoxcarWillieFanChannel

7 жыл бұрын

He really had his heart in the right place.

@monmixer

7 жыл бұрын

Yes he did sir. I wish you had an entire show to post. what memories.