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

@alycepoe499

11 ай бұрын

Missed by many. Hope he in heaven.

@billedwards7965

10 ай бұрын

Professional to the end!!

@skippypb05

7 ай бұрын

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

@kensjobs2237

5 ай бұрын

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

@roysnodgrass9332

4 ай бұрын

​@@skippypb05😮9 2:25

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

Ай бұрын

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

11 күн бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jasoncourtis5307

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

@jeffquibodeaux8656

2 жыл бұрын

0pppppp

@angieward8137

8 ай бұрын

🎉

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

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

Boxcar Willie was one in a million , RIP.

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

@georgeduxbury9333

3 жыл бұрын

Well done boxcar rip

@glennsparks8912

3 жыл бұрын

+o[poop hg

@mrsignguy1000

2 жыл бұрын

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

@edhilton813

2 жыл бұрын

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

Oh my a standing ovation 🙏🏻👏🏻

@philipdonald7092

3 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 beautiful

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!

@johndillon557

Жыл бұрын

Hello Rudy

@anelladambrosio2513

Жыл бұрын

​@@johndillon557ciao John!🙋😍😘💘🌅

@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

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

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 KZread.

@ronozment2397

Жыл бұрын

You never get over losing a legend like Box car Willy

@antoineabela432

9 ай бұрын

​@@ronozment2397😊😅

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

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.

@karenstanley964

4 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏

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

@wilfredsaulnier659

3 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

6 ай бұрын

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

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

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 .

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

@BoxcarWillieFanChannel

3 жыл бұрын

your interest is appreciated thanks for visiting the channels content!

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

May you Rest In Peace boxcar until we meet again

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

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

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

@bluefeatherlf7992

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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.

What a performance we saw Box Car live in GALWAY IRELAND

@johndillon557

Жыл бұрын

That nice Brendan have you listen to Don Williams?

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

@herberthinton1499

2 жыл бұрын

He was an American treasure.

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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

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

Great entertainer very talented and humble Rip.

@johndillon557

Жыл бұрын

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

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 ❤

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!!!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

You are right Connie I do miss country music

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

3 жыл бұрын

He went to heaven and has rested there ever since.

Now he's singing up in heaven

Such a great man

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

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

Sure do miss my hero

@sandaliyaissaka6772

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

Something else about Box, how great. RIP

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

@johndillon557

Жыл бұрын

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

He was a gift.

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

God love him. You'll never be forgotten Box

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

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

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...

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

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?❤❤❤❤

Boxcar Willie will never be forgotten!!

He will stay in the hearts of country...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 😥

God Bless you Boxcar R.I.P

Love boxcar

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.

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.

To a lagend RIP may God Bless you Boxcar

We still love ya, Box.

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. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤠👍🌹

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!

What a treat to hear him sing!

Top man

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

@johndillon557

Жыл бұрын

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

I loved boxcar

@johndillon557

Жыл бұрын

That nice Lois have you listen to Don Williams?

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.

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.

It is disgusting that he is not in the CMHOF.

@kennyg63

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

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

Box Car Willy was a great entertainment

JUST AMAZING ... WOW

@philipdonald7092

3 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 beautiful

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

Boxcar willie awesome video sharing 👍

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

This is so sad to see. I great man is crying make me cry like a baby. Rip willy ❤