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My first cousins rest in peace Ron

Love this song!

Larry's Black. And you know what, so my. Feel sorry for folks that can't see the beauty and richness that other people bring to tha table. Love, and learn, from EVERBODY! Heard me?! Evereeey Body!

I loved to listening to Ron, RIP big man

I saw him open for Michael Martin Murphy back in the early 70's in Charlotte, NC. I have been a fan ever since! What a talent!

Help me @Piddlebutt805 can you tell me what is the first line? No more blackn of the boot boot no more Hillen tatuh??

Jeff Bridges Bad Blake Crazy Heart

transcends

Like a gift flowing down from heaven, here comes that rainbow again.

wow!! that is so great!! I hope Kris will hear this if he hasn't!!

wow!! Best version YET imo. To me, like a gift sent from heaven is better than ain't it just like a human. I do not like the word human BECAUSE I know what it originally meant. Like a gift sent from heaven, here comes that Rainbow again.

Different times but the heart doesn’t lie…

Sounds a little like a 'country' Tom Rush .

I met Larry in 1972 at a club in Augusta Georgia where we lived and it was a great honor to call him my friend and I loved his music.

The use of the word "N-----" is always potentially troubling when it comes out of the mouth of a white man. However, here, the great Larry Jon Wilson uses it to tell a tale of a slave gleefully anticipating the end of the Civil War and the defeat of the South and the coming of his own freedom. The edited "Ballad of Handy Mackey" is a beautiful song on its' own and a favourite of mine. I say all of this, but, truly, defer to black people on whether they find this version offensive. Though, I must say, I am very happy that you uploaded this clip.

Lovely. Larry Jon Wilson was something else. That voice - like a warm fire or a hug from a friend.

Beautiful.

Augusta Georgia in the '70's. I was a night manager at Hops Grain and Barley, a local downtown beer bar. We had many business folks who would come in after work and enjoy a cold beer and snacks. I remember this one evening, Larry Jon was enjoying some company with friends and it was last call. Closing time. I checked on him and a woman that was sitting beside him. Larry Jon asked me where I was headed after closing up. I said nothing special planned. He said, Come join me and this lady and we will play guitar and sing. So we locked the doors, drove up Walton Way to an abandoned gas station. There, Larry Jon got his guitar and sang songs well into the wee hours of the morning. What a pleasure to listen to this talented man. He was gifted. The hours passed by. And then, the sky was beginning to get light. I had a VIP seat on that summers night. What a delight to have been a part of that performance. God Bless you Larry Jon Wilson. Thanks for the sweet memories.

This man is up with the best great song and great singing the feeling in his voice is so real ......

Stories about real life from a talented writer, singer, guitarist taken away way too soon.

A friend of mine had me take his Larry Jon albums and burn them to CD... I was blown away by his talent and voice! Amazing!

Thank You for sharing this…. I loved Ron…

Thank you for this.

This is a good solid version but Sammi Smith's version is majestic and magical, a whole 'nother level.

that’s great storytelling stuff like this stays forever in our memories i don’t need no social media🙈

Hey Piddlebutt, Ron was good friend and you have posted several songs by Larry Jon we did at GPTV years ago. Just wondering who you are.

As a smoker he gives me hope for the future sound of my voice.

I miss you Ron.

I recently watched Heartworn Highways, and became intrigued with Larry and his music. I am sort of surprised I never heard of him before, since I am a huge fan of Guy, Townes, Steve Earl, and Rodney….. I wish I had watched the movie sooner.

I sure miss Ron and Spencer playing together. They were great.

👍

How come I never heard of this guy?

I once asked my friend, who I considered the best writer around, who was the best writer and he told me Larry Jon Wilson. I believe he was right.

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On my bucket list 😁 this year

so sad you lost such a good friend with such a wonderful talent.

Why this guy didn’t become a huge star is one of life’s mysteries. The voice, the songwriting, the guitar playing...top tier.

THIS IS PURE MAGIC. GOD ONLY MADE ONE RON KIMBLE, THEN HE BROKE THE MOLD. HE KNEW HE HAD MADE THE BEST.

He was great

I especially love the picture of Wendy inserted in the video! <3

LOVE it! Wish I could have been there! :(

nice!

Oh boy, I remember him well!

The Hofbrau, The Ugly Duckling, Hemingways, The Texas Tea Room, Cactus Cafe, so so many more, you were my first boss, you were family, you were a good friend, my favorite song was about Gettysburg, rest in Peace Ron, I will miss you

So sad rip Ron

Obituary for Ron Kimble Atlanta Entertainer, Ron Kimble, of Oxford, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at the age of 68. A talented vocalist, Mr. Kimble began performing at Hemingway’s, in Atlanta, in the 70’s. A legend and accomplished entertainer for the last 45 years, he was honored by the music industry when inducted into the Georgia Hall of Fame. Mr. Kimble’s family and friends were gifted by his beautiful voice throughout the years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Willie, Sr., and Irene (Allen) Kimble. His memory will be cherished forever by his wife of 43 years, Debbie Kimble; as well as his brother, Ernie Kimble, Jr. Due to the current COVID-19, and coronavirus pandemic recommendations, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rest in Peace my friend, I remember the Hofbrau, the Ugly Duckling, Hemingways, The Texas Tea Room, Cactus Cafe, hell, all over Ga., you will be missed, condolences to Debbie

Rest in Peace Ronnie, you sang at my sweet 16, 17, 18, you were my first boss, and you were family, you and your gift will be missed

RIP Ron! From The Bottom, of the Barrell, to Hemingway's, to Glenda's, great shows everyone.

I just learned he passed away yesterday and never knew his music, but am absolutely in love with this song. Why in the world was he never on country radio with this song??!! RIP