what an amazing talent remember box car coming to scotland & he came to orkney isls they are the northern isles hank locklin also came here but box was the best entertainer i have ever heard and seen always told us how he idolised hank williams and do some of his songs i do miss him what a legend thank you box and america i like you all and your music
Boxcar Willie, born as Lecil Travis Martin (September 1, 1931 – April 12, 1999) was an American country music singer, who sang in the "old-time hobo" music style, complete with dirty face, overalls, and a floppy hat."Boxcar Willie" was originally a character in a ballad he wrote, but he later adopted it as his own stage name.
Martin was a first cousin to the actor Tommy Lee Jones, who is also from Texas.
OMG.... Willie was in Ohio in 1980-1981 and it was great. I was just a baby and my dad and my mom still has the picture of me and boxcar. My mom laughed and said," Hunny, when you was a baby we seen your favorite singer... and let me tell you, you slept so soundly through everything until you heard boxcar willie, then you came alive and was dancing everywhere.... I really miss those times! Ty Willie for all the great memories.
You know, to look at him you'd think he was some ignorant homeless redneck but the guy was actually a B-29 pilot & Flight engineer in the early 50's! He died way too young.
what an amazing talent remember box car coming to scotland & he came to orkney isls they are the northern isles hank locklin also came here but box was the best entertainer i have ever heard and seen always told us how he idolised hank williams and do some of his songs i do miss him what a legend thank you box and america i like you all and your music
ith101 1 month ago
what a brilliant show, just love you Boxcar Tony 91
tony917890 1 month ago
Boxcar Willie, born as Lecil Travis Martin (September 1, 1931 – April 12, 1999) was an American country music singer, who sang in the "old-time hobo" music style, complete with dirty face, overalls, and a floppy hat."Boxcar Willie" was originally a character in a ballad he wrote, but he later adopted it as his own stage name.
Martin was a first cousin to the actor Tommy Lee Jones, who is also from Texas.
wqfs650 2 months ago
OMG.... Willie was in Ohio in 1980-1981 and it was great. I was just a baby and my dad and my mom still has the picture of me and boxcar. My mom laughed and said," Hunny, when you was a baby we seen your favorite singer... and let me tell you, you slept so soundly through everything until you heard boxcar willie, then you came alive and was dancing everywhere.... I really miss those times! Ty Willie for all the great memories.
1019LiSa1980 3 months ago
Hi,thank you for uploading such a great great singer and a great man.
Much more depth than his appearance showed,loved his voice never heard his slow songs till recently then became a huge fan.
One of the true country music legends.
Thanks for sharing.
BABSINUK 5 months ago
Loved Boxcar's music... he's sadly missed - RIP Box
pyrofella 7 months ago
I was at this show. I think I was 17 at the time. What a flashback!!! :)
Lumpy330 9 months ago
You know, to look at him you'd think he was some ignorant homeless redneck but the guy was actually a B-29 pilot & Flight engineer in the early 50's! He died way too young.
gtc1961 11 months ago
aw rightie! luvz dat boxcar!
UmaBlinky 11 months ago
You're a lucky man.I have loads of Willie's vinys but can't play them cause my record broke : (
SRV1DOORS1HENDRIX1 11 months ago
Bill
know what you are talking about, toured Scotland and Ireland dragging my Hitachi two piece recorder and camera. Transfering to digital now, will post
dogboy5942 11 months ago
Great video Bill. Great entertainer. Thanks for sharing..
ncautoman57 11 months ago
I read his bio while listening to the show. Thanks for sharing.
idahodad1 11 months ago
He is one of the best singers in our time well for us old folks .
1968DodgePolara 11 months ago