Dick Dubbs sent me this video which is an Aussie public message and allowed me to post it here. It is quite simply one of the most powerful things I've ever seen put to film. It is timely, provocative, scary and could save a life.

Please, please watch it to the end

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Z2mf8DtWWd8

Reminds me of the 1960's film "Blood on the Highways" that all naval personnel were required to watch.

Nick

Progressive Insurance produced one, as did the Ohio Highway Patrol.

This one is also well-done.

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Originally posted by Nick Cagle:
Reminds me of the 1960's film "Blood on the Highways" that all naval personnel were required to watch.

Nick

Did Roy Acuff sing the theme song for that one?

Don't remember, Bill. Tried to find the film on the "net" but could only find clips.

Nick

I don't know Roy Acuff, but I do know REM sings the song in the video I posted.

I found this posted on the web, must be related to your question Bill.

Wreck on the highway Roy Acuff

Who did you say it was brother
Who was it fell by the way
When whiskey and blood run together
Did you hear anyone pray

I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I heard the crash on the highway
But, I didn't hear nobody pray

When I heard the crash on the highway
I knew what it was from the start
I went to the scene of destruction
And a picture was stamped on my heart

There was whiskey and blood all together
Mixed with glass where they lay
Death played her hand in destruction
But I didn't hear nobody pray

I wish I could change this sad story
That I am now telling you
But there is no way I can change it
For somebody's life is now through

Their soul has been called by the Master
They died in a crash on the way
And I heard the groans of the dying
But, I didn't hear nobody pray

Who did you say it was brother
Who was it fell by the way
When whiskey and blood run together
Did you hear anyone pray

I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I heard the crash on the highway
But, I didn't hear nobody pray

When I heard the crash on the highway
I knew what it was from the start
I went to the scene of destruction
And a picture was stamped on my heart

There was whiskey and blood all together
Mixed with glass where they lay
Death played her hand in destruction
But I didn't hear nobody pray

I wish I could change this sad story
That I am now telling you
But there is no way I can change it
For somebody's life is now through.

Their soul has been called by the Master
They died in a crash on the way
And I heard the groans of the dying
But, I didn't hear nobody pray

Who did you say it was brother
Who was it fell by the way
When whiskey and blood run together
Did you hear anyone pray

I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I heard the crash on the highway
But, I didn't hear nobody pray

When I heard the crash on the highway
I knew what it was from the start
I went to the scene of destruction
And a picture was stamped on my heart.

There was whiskey and blood all together
Mixed with glass where they lay
Death played her hand in destruction
But I didn't hear nobody pray

I wish I could change this sad story
That I am now telling you
But there is no way I can change it
For somebody's life is now through

Their soul has been called by the Master
They died in a crash on the way
And I heard the groans of the dying
But, I didn't hear nobody pray

I didn't hear nobody pray, dear brother
I didn't hear nobody pray
I heard the crash on the highway
But, I didn't hear nobody pray

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Originally posted by Moonbeam-Express:
I don't know Roy Acuff....
I found this posted on the web, must be related to your question Bill.

Anyone who likes early country music (or Gospel) even a little should give him a listen. He is a seminal influence.

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Wreck on the highway Roy Acuff

Yup, that's the one. Good find. If anyone is interested, his earlier versions were more powerful, by far. His religious fervor never diminished, but the power of his voice did. His dad was a preacher-man and his early career was a snake-oil singer, so you can imagine what a combination that was. The versions with Pete Kirby doing dobro and backup tenor are the best. The energy and fervor of some of his earlier versions put so much electricity into the air that they are not recommended to play anywhere near bedtime. You will be too wired to sleep.

End of music thread drift.

Archive.org has the infamous "Signal 30" film. It is in 2 parts. I remember making my son watch it. Don't know if it had an impact but he has always been a cautious driver.

http://www.archive.org/details/Signal301959

http://www.archive.org/details/Signal301959_2

Yeah, I remember that from high school in the '50s.

For anyone interested, Hell's Highway and Red Asphalt are classics of the genre, as well.

However, with all the gore, dismemberment, etc we see in so many violent movies and video games, I wonder if today's youth would be as shocked as earlier generations. In my own case, I was more affected by the loss of two high school friends (and a teacher) at the hands of drunken drivers than the movies they showed us to scare us.

Oh, the tow company left cars involved in fatal accidents out where they could be seen by us kids, too. Blood all over and head-sized holes in windshields are very impressive. I suspect the cars were left out in view as an object lesson.

I grew up killing and butchering deer, but the real thing with humans, some of whom I knew, made a tremendous impression on me. That and the personal loss. The movies were just a blip on the horizon of my radar.

When I was younger I had to many tickets/points on my driving record and was made to go to a driver awareness class that showed many of theese types of movies.... ESPECIALLY the Ohio State ones... They didnt affect me then as much as they do now (I wish they would have).... I guess the young are fearless, or at least I was.... Now, looking back, I just feel I was lucky...

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I guess the young are fearless,

......bullet proof "that can't happen to ME!"

Just had a listen Wreck on the Highway.
http://www.jango.com/music/Roy+Acuff?l=0