A Country Boy Can Survive

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A Country Boy Can Survive is a 1982 song by Hank Williams Jr. Although it didn't make #1 (it peaked at #2) it is by far one of his most recognizable songs, and it is considered his "signature song".

The song talks about the self-reliance of rural folks. Its notable second verse talks about the singer's unlikely relationship with a New York City businessman; despite their differing backgrounds the two are good friends who regularly exchange gifts. Sadly, the businessman is killed by a mugger with a switchblade for $43; the singer would like to spit chewing tobacco in the mugger's eyes before killing him.

After the September 11 attacks the song was rewritten as "America Can Survive" (with the businessman being a victim of the attacks).

Covers

The song has been covered by a few other artists:

  • 1993 - Kid Rock released a cover of the song as the third track on his "Fire It Up" EP.
  • 1999 - Chad Brock and George Jones collaborated with Hank Williams Jr. to make a Y2K-themed version of the song. It was included on his album Yes!.
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