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July 17, 2026July 18, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 24) e̷d̷i̷t̷e̷d̷

🎧 The Girl On The Front Row At Fort Worth • Come And Go Blues

Hey yall…

So I was thinking… the coldest place on the planet is the inside of a pimp’s heart. And these days, you’ve got about a 50/50 chance of running into one… so keep your head on a swivel and your heart toasty. 👀 Oh, and a polar bear’s toenails are a close second.

Alright, enough of that. Back to the music.

🎧 The Girl On The Front Row At Fort Worth 1983

🎧 Come And Go Blues 1979
Originally written and recorded by Gregg Allman and The Allman Brothers Band. It first hit the shelves in August of 1973… a month before I was born.

Hope yall enjoy ’em and thanks for listening.

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July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 23)

Ain’t Nobody’s Business 🎧 Man to Man

I’m not sure how much longer I’ll keep this Hank series going. I may be getting close to the end, even though there are still plenty of great songs left to share. I’ll think about it.

Today I’ve got two cool ones.

🎧 Ain’t Nobody’s Business — Lone Wolf (199O) / The Bocephus Box (1992, reissued 2oO0)

🎧 Man to Man — Lone Wolf (199O) / The Bocephus Box (1992, reissued 2oO0)

Most people don’t realize “Ain’t Nobody’s Business” goes all the way back to 1922. Originally titled “‘Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness if I Do,” it was written by Porter Grainger and Everett Robbins, then first recorded that same year by Anna Meyers with the Original Memphis Five. Over the years it was covered by legends like Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Jimmy Witherspoon. Hank Jr.’s version gives the old blues classic a gritty outlaw-country feel all its own.

Hope y’all have a great weekend! 🎸

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June 19, 2026June 29, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 22)

I’ve Been Down & I’d Love to Knock the Hell Out of You ♩♪♫

I’ve been kind of bummed out for a few days now… not a whole lot to say. Life will straight show up on you. These next two songs have a 17 year gap between them… and take you to different places. The second song really cracks me up, and I need some laughs tonight.

Because I’ve been down.

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♩♪♫ I’ve Been Down 1982

♩♪♫ I’d Love to Knock the Hell Out of You 1999

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June 12, 2026July 3, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 21)

I Just Ain’t Been Able 🎶 Woman on the Run

Hey yall… hope life’s treating ya good. The weekend is upon us and I’m so ready.

As I’m putting this Hank post together, I’m listening to my Lorde and Adele playlist on Amazon Music… and it just occurred to me how crazy that is. drastic difference. 😂 I’m a huge fan of both ladies. Especially Lorde. In fact, I’m planning on covering a few of their songs soon from the Bathroom Studio. 😎

But I don’t wanna get off track here…

Let’s get back to Bocephus.

Here’s two great ones you may not have heard before.

🎶 I Just Ain’t Been Able — from Family Tradition 1979

🎶 Woman on the Run — from Man of Steel 1983

I also added a really cool video of Hank on Letterman from the early ’80s… check it out.

Thank you for listening.

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June 6, 2026July 3, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 20)

In the Arms of Cocaine 🎶 Footlights

Hey yall… it’s after 3am for me. I’ve had my headphones on for a while just letting the music run… letting life run…

I landed on these two tonight…

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🎶 In the Arms of Cocaine — from Strong Stuff 1983

🎶 Footlights — from Rowdy 1981

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I can relate to both of these…

Those arms are no place to be.

Slow burns… bad turns… live… learn…

and try not to kick out the footlights out again.

Thanks for listening.

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© 2026 Bryan Loia Hudson

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May 29, 2026July 3, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 19)

Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound 🎶 I Can’t Change My Tune

Hey yall… hope you’re doing good… and wishing everyone a great weekend…

It’s time to Hank it up again…

Today I’ve got two more great ones for you…

Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound… Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound 1979 🎶

I Can’t Change My Tune… High Notes 1982 🎶

I Can’t Change My Tune is one of my many Hank Jr. favorites… just a great song

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I’ve also included a rare bonus video of Hank at his home… it’s a good one… gives you a little glimpse into how he lives…

He’s never seemed too interested in the mansion-and-caviar lifestyle… but he sure seems to live richly all the same haha…

Hope you enjoy 😁

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May 8, 2026July 3, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 18)

I’ve Got Rights 🎶 The Conversation

So music can be a funny thing for me… as a musician and stuff…

My Outlaw Roots… they don’t define me… it’s just a sound I love… it helped shape me… get me ready for what all was to come…

But I’m many things musically…

For example… days ago… I was in my bathroom because of the great acoustics… covering songs from Keith Sweat… K-Ci & JoJo… Boyz II Men…

And like the night before… I recorded songs from Keith Urban… Sister Hazel… Bob Marley… the Fugees…

the night before that… it was Damn Yankees… Breaking Benjamin… Garth Brooks…

I keep a list of songs I want to work on and record weekly…

Next week or two… it’s Def Leppard… Three Days Grace… Dave Matthews… Tonic… Fuel… Pearl Jam… Everclear… Social Distortion… and some Hank Jr…

Just never know what you’re gonna get with me 😁…

Here’s two for ya…

🎶 I’ve Got Rights — Family Tradition 1979

🎶 The Conversation— Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound 1979

Also I’ve included a great bonus video… yall should check it out… it’s some good stuff 😎

Thank yall for stoppin’ by… Hope you enjoy…

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May 1, 2026July 3, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 17)

Leave them Boys alone 🎶 Ballad of Hank Williams

Sup yall…
it’s time to hank it up…

got two good ones today—
featurin’ some of Hank’s friends
singin’ along…

the first one—
has the great Ernest Tubb
and Waylon Jennings…

the second—
features Don Helms…
legendary steel guitarist
for Hank Sr.’s band
The Drifting Cowboys…

these are two of my favorites…
both are true eyewitness accounts 😄…

you’ll find out…
when you listen…

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Leave Them Boys Alone 🎶
Strong Stuff… 1983

Ballad of Hank Williams 🎶
The Pressure Is On… 1981

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I actually could write my own
true eyewitness account song
just like these about Hank… 😳…

the first verse might go something like this…

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“Hank Jr was the first show I ever seen…
my neighbor took me to see him n’ Atlanta…
he got drunk n’ mean…

but it was ok…
he was alright…

still tried to half-ass
play guitar n’ sing that night…

guess we should have left him alone…
n’ let him sing his song…” 🤷‍♂️ 🎶

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April 24, 2026July 3, 2026

Outlaw Roots — The Hank Jr. Legacy (Week 16)

Weatherman 🎶 A Country Boy Can Survive

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So two great songs for yall today… one of them… you’ve probably been wondering when I was going to bring it… consider it brought…

One is a deep cut… the other one most everyone knows lol…

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🎶 Weatherman — The Pressure Is On (1981)

🎶 A Country Boy Can Survive — The Pressure Is On (1981)

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I love to go deep… while I like songs like… A Country Boy Can Survive… I’m more of a Weatherman… maybe because I’ve had too many storms and tornadoes… but I’m thankful for storms… that’s how you get a strong back and legs… from standing through them.

Thank you for listening…
hope your weekend forecast is bright.

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I also added a short video of Hank talking about his love for hunting… fishing… and the outdoors… it’s pretty cool… check it out.

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