The Bocephus Box is a

box set A box set or (its original name) boxed set is a set of items (for example, a compilation of books, musical recordings, films or television programs) traditionally packaged in a box and offered for sale as a single unit. Music Artists and bands ...

of songs recorded by country music artist

Hank Williams, Jr. Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr. or Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of southern rock, blues, and country. He is the son of ...

Produced by

Jimmy Guterman Jimmy may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Jimmy'' (2008 film), a 2008 Hindi thriller directed by Raj N. Sippy * ''Jimmy'' (1979 film), a 1979 Indian Malayalam film directed by Melattoor Ravi Varma * ''Jimmy'' (2013 f ...

, it was originally released in 1992 by Capricorn Records, and re-released in 2000 by

Curb Records Curb Records (also known as Asylum-Curb and formerly known as MCG Curb) is an American record label started by Mike Curb, originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963. From 1969 to 1973, Curb merged with MGM Records where Curb served as President of ...

, with a slightly different track list. The updated version replaces Guterman's liner notes with a set written by Williams.

Track listing (2000 reissue)

Disc One

A Country Boy Can Survive "A Country Boy Can Survive" is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. The song was released as a single in January 1982 and reached a peak of number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles chart in March 1982. It is ...

(Y2K Version)" (Williams, Jr.) (3:58) - featuring

Chad Brock Chad Brock (born July 31, 1963) is an American country music singer and disc jockey. Before beginning his musical career in the late 1990s, he was a professional wrestler in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), until an injury forced him to retire ...

and George Jones #" Family Tradition" (Williams, Jr.) (4:00) #" To Love Somebody" ( Barry Gibb,

Robin Gibb Robin Hugh Gibb (22 December 1949 – 20 May 2012) was a British singer and songwriter. He gained worldwide fame as a member of the Bee Gees pop group with elder brother Barry and fraternal twin brother Maurice. Robin Gibb also had his o ...

) (3:09) #"Old Flame, New Fire" (Oskar Solomon) (2:38) #"

Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line "Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line" is a song written by Jimmy Bryant. Originally recorded by American country music singer Jim Alley, it was made famous by American country music singer and musician Waylon Jennings. Waylon Jennings version Jenning ...

" ( Jimmy Bryant) (3:18) #"I've Got Rights" (Williams, Jr.) (3:36) #"I Just Ain't Been Able" (Williams, Jr.) (2:37) #"

Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound ''Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound'' is the thirtieth studio album by American country music artist Hank Williams Jr. and his fourth on the Elektra/Curb labels. The full-length album was Williams' second of 1979, with '' Family Tradition'' released in ...

" (Williams, Jr.) (3:11) #"Outlaw Women" (Williams, Jr.) (3:02) #"(I Don't Have) Anymore Love Songs" (Williams, Jr.) (2:25) #"O.D.'d in Denver" (Williams, Jr.) (2:41) #"Come and Go Blues" (

Gregg Allman Gregory LeNoir Allman (December 8, 1947 – May 27, 2017) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was known for performing in the Allman Brothers Band. Allman grew up with an interest in rhythm and blues music, and the Allman Br ...

) (4:05) #"The Conversation" (Ritchie Albright,

Waylon Jennings Waylon Jennings (June 15, 1937 – February 13, 2002) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He pioneered the Outlaw Movement in country music. Jennings started playing guitar at the age of eight and performed at age f ...

, Williams, Jr.) (3:54) - duet with Waylon Jennings #" Old Habits" (Williams, Jr.) (3:05) #"

Kaw-Liga "Kaw-Liga" ( ) is a country music song written by Hank Williams and Fred Rose. Background "Kaw-Liga" is one of just a handful of songs that Williams wrote with Fred Rose, who produced his records and published his songs through his company Acu ...

" ( Fred Rose,

Hank Williams Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he reco ...

) (4:24) #"If You Don't Like Hank Williams" ( Kris Kristofferson) (2:53) #" Dixie on My Mind" (Williams, Jr.) (2:37) #" Texas Women" (Williams, Jr.) (2:29) #" Ramblin' Man" (Williams) (3:37) #"Waitin' on the Tables to Turn" (Wayne Kemp, Mack Vickery) (2:40) #"A Country Boy Can Survive" (Williams, Jr.) (4:17) #"

Born to Boogie ''Born to Boogie'' is a 1972 British concert film about a concert at the Empire Pool starring T. Rex, Marc Bolan, Ringo Starr and Elton John. Directed by Starr himself, the movie was released on The Beatles' Apple Films label. Content '' ...

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Honky Tonk Women "Honky Tonk Women" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. It was released as a non-album single on 4 July 1969 in the United Kingdom, and a week later in the United States (although a country version called "Country Honk" was ...

" ( Jagger/Richards) (3:37)

Disc Two

All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) "All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down)" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Hank Williams Jr. It was released in September 1981 as the first single from the album ''The Pressure Is On''. The song was Williams Jr.'s ...

" (Williams, Jr.) (4:01) #"I've Been Down" (Bunky Keel, Tony Stampley, Williams, Jr.) (3:42) #" La Grange" (

Billy Gibbons William Frederick Gibbons (born December 16, 1949) is an American musician who is the guitarist and lead singer of the rock band ZZ Top. He began his career in the band the Moving Sidewalks, which recorded a full-length album entitled, ''Flas ...

, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard) (5:22) #"

Leave Them Boys Alone "Leave Them Boys Alone" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter and musician Hank Williams Jr. with Waylon Jennings and Ernest Tubb. It was released in May 1983 as the second single from Williams' album '' Strong Stuff''. The song reached ...

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Dean Dillon Dean Dillon (born Larry Dean Flynn; March 26, 1955) is an American country musician and songwriter. Between 1982 and 1993, he recorded six studio albums on various labels, and charted several singles on the '' Billboard'' country charts. Since 1 ...

, Gary Stewart,

Tanya Tucker Tanya Denise Tucker (born October 10, 1958) is an American country music singer and songwriter who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. Over the succeeding decades, Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature int ...

, Williams, Jr.) (3:35) #"Blue Jean Blues" (Gibbons, Hill, Beard) (4:06) #" Midnight Rider" (Robert Payne, Allman) (2:49) #"Now I Know How George Feels" (Williams, Jr.) (2:48) #"

All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. It was released in October 1984 as the second single from his album ''Major Moves''. It peaked at number ten on the country music ...

" (Williams, Jr.) (2:58) #" Major Moves" (Williams, Jr.) (3:34) #" Ain't Misbehavin'" (

Fats Waller Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer. His innovations in the Harlem stride style laid much of the basis for modern jazz pi ...

, Harry Brooks,

Andy Razaf Andy Razaf (born Andriamanantena Paul Razafinkarefo; December 16, 1895 – February 3, 1973) was an American poet, composer and lyricist of such well-known songs as " Ain't Misbehavin'" and " Honeysuckle Rose". Biography Razaf was born in Washi ...

) (4:35) #"

Lawyers, Guns and Money "Lawyers, Guns and Money" is a song by Warren Zevon, and the closing track on his 1978 album ''Excitable Boy''. Versions An edited version of the song was released as a single and this edited version is on the ''A Quiet Normal Life'' best of comp ...

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Warren Zevon Warren William Zevon (; January 24, 1947 – September 7, 2003) was an American rock singer, songwriter, and musician. Zevon's most famous compositions include "Werewolves of London", "Lawyers, Guns and Money", and " Roland the Headless Tho ...

) (3:13) #" This Ain't Dallas" (Williams, Jr.) (2:45) #"Two Old Cats Like Us" (

Troy Seals Troy Harold Seals (born November 16, 1938, in Bighill, Madison County, Kentucky, United States) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is a member of the prominent Seals family of musicians that includes Jim Seals (of Seals and C ...

) (2:36) - featuring

Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson Sr. (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Ge ...

Country State of Mind "Country State of Mind" is a song by American country music artist Hank Williams Jr. It was co-written by Hank and Roger Alan Wade, and was released in June 1986 as the first single from the album ''Montana Cafe''. The song reached number 2 on th ...

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Roger Alan Wade Roger Alan Wade is an American singer-songwriter from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Career According to his website, Wade has penned songs about country legends such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and Hank Williams, Jr. He embarked on ...

, Williams, Jr.) (4:01) #" Mind Your Own Business" (Williams) (2:29) - featuring

Reba McEntire Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955), or simply Reba, is an American country music singer and actress. Dubbed " the Queen of Country", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Since the 1970s, McEntire has placed over 100 single ...

Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950October 2, 2017) was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, formed in 1976. He previously led the band Mudcrutch, was a member of the lat ...

Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country musician. The critical success of the album ''Shotgun Willie'' (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of ''Red Headed Stranger'' (1975) and '' Stardust'' (197 ...

and Reverend Ike #" Secret Agent Man" ( Steve Barri,

P.F. Sloan Philip Gary "Flip" Sloan (born Philip Gary Schlein; September 18, 1945 – November 15, 2015), known professionally as P. F. Sloan, was an American singer and songwriter. During the mid-1960s, he wrote, performed, and produced many Billboard H ...

) (2:47) #"Wild Dogs" (

Jonnie Barnett Jonathan Barnett Kaye (December 12, 1945 – August 18, 2002), known as Jonnie Barnett, was an American musician. In the 1970s, he performed as an opening act for several acts such as Tom Waits, Cheech and Chong, and Frank Zappa. He also ...

, Mike Lawler) (4:07) #"My Name Is Bocephus" (Williams, Jr.) (3:52) #"Workin' for MCA" ( Ed King, Ronnie Van Zant) (1:43) #"I Really Like Girls"/"

Rock and Roll Music Rock and roll (often written as rock & roll, rock 'n' roll, or rock 'n roll) is a genre of popular music that evolved in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It originated from African-American music such as jazz, rhythm an ...

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George Thorogood George Lawrence Thorogood (born February 24, 1950) is an American musician, singer and songwriter from Wilmington, Delaware. His "high-energy boogie-blues" sound became a staple of 1980s rock radio, with hits like his original songs "Bad to the ...

, Chuck Berry) (4:05) #" The House of the Rising Sun" (Traditional) (3:21) #"The Blues Man" (Williams, Jr.) (4:18)

Disc Three

Keep Your Hands to Yourself "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" is the debut single by American Southern rock group the Georgia Satellites. The song was written by the band's lead singer, Dan Baird, and was released in November 1986. The single reached number 2 on the ''Billboard' ...

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Dan Baird Daniel John Baird (born December 12, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist from the 1980s rock band The Georgia Satellites. Baird formed The Georgia Satellites in 19 ...

) (2:36) #" Walk This Way" (

Steven Tyler Steven Victor Tallarico (born March 26, 1948), known professionally as Steven Tyler, is an American singer, best known as the lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, piano, and percussion. ...

, Joe Perry) (3:48) #"

Heaven Can't Be Found "Heaven Can't Be Found" is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. It was released in October 1987 as the second single from the album ''Born to Boogie''. The song reached number 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Single ...

" (Williams, Jr.) (3:13) #"Thanks a Lot" ( Eddie Miller, Don Sessions) (2:54) #"All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down) ive Version (2:32) #"A Country Boy Can Survive ive Version (7:18) #"You're Gonna Be a Sorry Man" (Al Anderson) (3:53) #" Tuesday's Gone (

Allen Collins Larkin Allen Collins Jr. (July 19, 1952 – January 23, 1990) was an American guitarist. He was one of the founding members and guitarists of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and co-wrote many of the band's songs with frontman and origina ...

Gary Rossington Gary Robert Rossington (born December 4, 1951) is an American guitarist. He is the only remaining original member of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, in which he plays lead and rhythm guitar. In 2009, he became the last original member to re ...

, Van Zant) (5:46) #" Mannish Boy ( Bo Diddley,

Muddy Waters McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 April 30, 1983), known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago b ...

, Mel London) (5:57) #" Finders Are Keepers" (Williams, Jr.) (3:01) #" There's a Tear in My Beer" (Williams) (2:52) - duet with Hank Williams #"Big Mamou" (Link Davis) (4:50) #"Man to Man" (Tommy Barnes, Williams, Jr.) (2:56) #"Stoned at the Jukebox" (Williams, Jr.) (2:59) #" 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do" ( Porter Grainger,

Everett Robbins Everett "Happy" Robbins was a Chicago-based pianist,Fran ...

) (2:42) #"Lone Wolf" (Williams, Jr.) (3:52) #"If It Will It Will" (Williams, Jr.) (3:21) #"Hotel Whiskey" (Williams, Jr.) (3:48) - duet with

Clint Black Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Signed to RCA Nashville in 1989, Black's debut album '' Killin' Time'' produced four straight number one singles on the ...

#"Low Down Blues" (Williams) (2:35) #"Naked Women and Beer" (Williams, Jr.) (3:29) {{DEFAULTSORT:Bocephus Box 1992 compilation albums Hank Williams Jr. compilation albums Curb Records compilation albums