Charley Crockett - "That's How I Got to Memphis" (Official Video)

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  • "That’s How I Got To Memphis” taken from the album “Charley Crockett Presents: Lil’ G.L.’s Blue Bonanza”-Out Now
    Starring Honky Tonk legend James "Slim" Hand (slimhandbooking@gmail.com)
    Filmed on location in Memphis TN by Bobby Cochran bobbycochranpho...
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    Original song written by Tom T. Hall 1969
    Copyright Son Of Davy LLC 2019

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  • @jameshirsch4535
    @jameshirsch4535 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    A classic written by Tom T. Hall.

  • @FRS99J
    @FRS99J 4 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    I have never been to Memphis and I miss it already.

    • @jamison1323
      @jamison1323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Memphis is a hell hole

    • @jamison1323
      @jamison1323 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Q

    • @maxbunn3031
      @maxbunn3031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You'll miss anywhere else when you get there

    • @1memphisskater1
      @1memphisskater1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No you don’t

    • @brt1strrbb110
      @brt1strrbb110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You misunderstand the song.. Memphis is where ever you are drawn to and need to go.

  • @mattyoung589
    @mattyoung589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    This guy is exactly what country music needs! Would be grand to turn on country music radio and hear Charley

    • @jayfox7769
      @jayfox7769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I don't even like what they call country these days, its pop music with cowboy hats that never met the sweat of a brow, this is country

    • @mikegoble984
      @mikegoble984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It'll never happen.... he's too much country.

    • @14gears55
      @14gears55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The problem is country music radio plays trash these days. That’s why I just plug in my phone and play Charley Crockett, Randall King, etc. Can’t stand what country radio had become

    • @beardinator
      @beardinator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      one day i'd love to host my own radio station and play classic country and newer stuff like this that has that old sound

    • @79series
      @79series 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@14gears55 check the songs slim the guy in the clip does himself

  • @musicfriekje
    @musicfriekje 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    RIP James 'Slim' Hand 😢

  • @GabrielBennett-nr1gb
    @GabrielBennett-nr1gb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Keeping real country alive

  • @enriquemunozmartinez709
    @enriquemunozmartinez709 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    R.I.P. James Hand "The real deal."

  • @AdamEmerson1420
    @AdamEmerson1420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    This is one of the saddest old school country songs that it's hard not to feel the pain

    • @beardinator
      @beardinator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I feel the same way about Fool Somebody Else by Charley Crockett

  • @UriahBennett
    @UriahBennett 5 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    This song makes me want to sit in a dingy bar and drink beer from a cold bottle on a Wednesday morning.

    • @MachiavellisThePrince
      @MachiavellisThePrince 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You said it, Urethra!

    • @shawnwilliford1788
      @shawnwilliford1788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Amed Tajan driving music...windows down thru the desert just driving

    • @bridgelaurie9490
      @bridgelaurie9490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Fuck it let’s go

    • @jamestrout7337
      @jamestrout7337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I still like Whitey Morgan's version better.

    • @drchrisfloyd13
      @drchrisfloyd13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Can't say you drank all day if you don't start early

  • @jameswaldron4804
    @jameswaldron4804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Charley Crockett, Tom T Hall, James Hand... absolute legends, each in their own right

  • @jeremyhart5029
    @jeremyhart5029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Hey Charley Crockett... Thank you for representing an ecclectic sound of classic East Texas - Louisiana Folk/Blues/Jazz/Gospel/Soul/Zeideco. Thank you for dedicating yourself to the true art of music.

  • @magprob
    @magprob 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One of my all time favorites and Charlie kills it!

  • @gkirozal4846
    @gkirozal4846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I hate to say it, but without satellite radio, guys like Charley wouldn't get airplay at all on commercial radio. It's a real shame that we have to pay for great music when we used to get it all for free. Outlaw Country!!!

  • @Vinlyguyx420x
    @Vinlyguyx420x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    RIP James Hand! Thank you Charlie for introducing me to such a legend!

    • @svdd10
      @svdd10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What a shame we'll never get to hear James and Charlie perform together!

    • @IndiaNumberOneCoubtry
      @IndiaNumberOneCoubtry ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@svdd10 lots of those. Colter wall and Cash, Sturgill simpson and waylon, etc

    • @Vinlyguyx420x
      @Vinlyguyx420x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wh8378 very well said!

  • @keatonriley1959
    @keatonriley1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    RIP James Hand

    • @DickHardigan
      @DickHardigan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He died?

  • @PapaCasual
    @PapaCasual 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Working out in Florida. Due to this corona situation, haven't been able to see my wife and 3 month old for 2 months. Took off and got on three connecting flights to make it back to Memphis to get them and bring them here. Hell of a haul but I finally made it back and heard this song. Perfect. Thank you for this song.

    • @PapaCasual
      @PapaCasual 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrVal024 all the best to you and your family

    • @mikeone718.
      @mikeone718. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm sure they were happy to see you. God bless

    • @atc404770
      @atc404770 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And I was feeling bad because I’m stuck with work for a few weeks in OK and hoping to back it back to the other higher elevation side of TN to see my wife and three month old.

    • @totobrewer8530
      @totobrewer8530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remarkable version you can feel it kudos

  • @jdion79
    @jdion79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh shit... that's James Hand...

  • @luckydog-287
    @luckydog-287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Original music and lyrics by, Tom. T. Hall. It's worth a listen.

  • @stevedouglas7375
    @stevedouglas7375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Wow, Charley sure knows how to pick them! This song was written by legendary songwriter Tom T. Hall in 1969 and I believe this is the best cover of it --- hands down. Great job Charley! By the way, for those of you who aren't familiar with the songs of Tom T. Hall, check out his greatest hits, or whatever. The man has written some very good songs.

    • @TheVeek192
      @TheVeek192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seriously? Advice about Tom T Hall? Pffft.

    • @jamesnobles727
      @jamesnobles727 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn right

    • @stevedouglas7375
      @stevedouglas7375 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesnobles727 Cool!

    • @stevedouglas7375
      @stevedouglas7375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheVeek192 What in hell is wrong with me promoting Tom T Hall for the people who aren't aware of him??? Do you honestly think the whole fucking world knows who Tom T Hall is?? You come across as a fool. Don't be a fool.

    • @averycardosia2486
      @averycardosia2486 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Douglas I’ve never heard of him and I’ve been a country music fan for over 20 years

  • @solomonsfarm
    @solomonsfarm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    James Hand! Hell yeah

  • @79series
    @79series 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wonder what song slim was playing to in the clip.

  • @cdickey3211
    @cdickey3211 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Ol Slim, God rest his soul. He was a mess but a joy to hang out with.

  • @yellowdoggranny
    @yellowdoggranny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love this, but as a long time and good friend of James Hand, this breaks my heart.

    • @yellowdoggranny
      @yellowdoggranny 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wh8378 one of the best ...really do miss him. I have all of his cd's and when it hits me that he's gone I will get in my car drive around the country of West, Tokio and Leroy and play his cd's..bawling like a baby...sigh****

  • @3rdPriority
    @3rdPriority 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is probably the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Fantastic

    • @leonmartinalonso2920
      @leonmartinalonso2920 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I recommend you a Spanish version called asi llegue a granada, by Hermanos Cubero

  • @brucenenke-vk5nk
    @brucenenke-vk5nk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I like Oliver Anthony, something good came out of Appalachia but I am still listening to Charley Crockett.

  • @richardearle8612
    @richardearle8612 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    😢I miss you my grandpa

  • @AlphaBravoDingo
    @AlphaBravoDingo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    RIP James Hand!

  • @diamonddave8693
    @diamonddave8693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    James Hand with the Band
    Rest In Peace

  • @NC4MP
    @NC4MP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Another classic song by Charley Crockett. I love how he pays tribute to the legends that came before with his own style.

  • @andyreed6824
    @andyreed6824 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gonna see Charley Crockett in August !!

  • @SugarNova02
    @SugarNova02 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Can’t wait to see him in Memphis this weekend 😍🔥

  • @richardmayfair-mattingly7633
    @richardmayfair-mattingly7633 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lordy lord . OLD T is back in town

  • @newageintimidator
    @newageintimidator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    R.I.P, Mr. Hand.

  • @saxtonrg
    @saxtonrg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that's James Hand!!!!!!

  • @deadskunk8733
    @deadskunk8733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    James, James, James, we miss you so so much. Thank you Charlie for keeping his music alive.

  • @mimief7969
    @mimief7969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This cover just elevates this song. Even though he's from Texas, his time in Louisiana helps him sing to the spirit of the Deep South like mostly only blues men can...

  • @davidsmith-hb1jx
    @davidsmith-hb1jx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Lord knows how many times the great James Hand had to play for a near empty room of drunk people for a hundred bucks just like it's depicted in this video.

  • @jamiedelaney9877
    @jamiedelaney9877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love when my city gets portrayed in a positive light instead of all the bad that does happen here. Memphis truly is a special place.

    • @johndelaney2114
      @johndelaney2114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a Delaney from down in the Delta..I grew on this music and style is Dwight... Charlie Pride..on old school country..but his eclectic style on all genre's he plays make him the BOMB..!!

    • @joannabreaks435
      @joannabreaks435 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen.

  • @CoastalOutdoors
    @CoastalOutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    R.I.P. James Hand.

  • @memphismemphis462
    @memphismemphis462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well I was born in Memphis Tn an still live here

  • @janamckee1133
    @janamckee1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rip Slim Love you bud

  • @ronniesorter1888
    @ronniesorter1888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to haul milk to a processing plant that was in the slums of Memphis. Right next to the Blue Monkey Bar and Grill.🤣🤣

  • @Luckette27
    @Luckette27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful pedal steel guitar on this song.

  • @chrisanderson7573
    @chrisanderson7573 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good stuff. God Bless Mr. Hand it was good to see him.

  • @JohnnyRebWasATexan
    @JohnnyRebWasATexan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Rest in Peace Mr James Hand.

  • @ctrygirl2001aw
    @ctrygirl2001aw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Video is so sad cause now we've lost James Hand. We had a phenomenon and nobody much cared. It's a danm tragedy RIP James Hand. I'm never gonna stop trying to get you to become the Mega star that you've always deserved to be.

    • @TexasCool
      @TexasCool ปีที่แล้ว

      C.C.,Thank you for your kind words and praise for Slim. He left our world way too early. I am glad he called me "Pal" for 52 years. Respectfully yours, Denver

  • @davidchenault2219
    @davidchenault2219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I dunno how this video does not have millions of views. Certainly deserves it. James Hand!

  • @JJG86
    @JJG86 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tom T Hall would approve.

  • @Free2Dice
    @Free2Dice 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just love this song

  • @levigodro9827
    @levigodro9827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Tom T would be proud you did his song justice !!! Thanks for keeping the soul in music !!!!!’

  • @jamesjodon2291
    @jamesjodon2291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man, I've been on a binge with your music out at this apartment. I get drunk and let everyone else enjoy the hell outta it too haha. Thank you sir!

    • @diseasedtesticIe
      @diseasedtesticIe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not me whistling like a motherfucking bird at work pissing off everyone 💀 thank you sir! 🤣

  • @jacobwhite4803
    @jacobwhite4803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    RIP Mr. Hand

  • @KenFoxmusic
    @KenFoxmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great song and Video RIP Mr. Hand

  • @briandavidson7078
    @briandavidson7078 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    An old voice for new country!

  • @westernwinchester70
    @westernwinchester70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    RIP Slim

  • @lestihuff2091
    @lestihuff2091 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Charlie Crockett for honoring a great talent such as James Hand. I saw him at a small honky tonk in San Antonio and as Willie Nelson said "He was the real deal". Glad I bought one of his cd's!

  • @ginaoneil9372
    @ginaoneil9372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I cannot wait to see you at The Outlaw Music festival this summer at the original Woodstock site in Bethel NY this summer.Awesome voice and I love your style.Thanks for sharing.

  • @mjceaser
    @mjceaser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'd never heard of Charley Crockett before tonight. I just happened to come across his 'Lesson in Depression' and decided to watch another. I was pleasantly surprised when I immediately recognized James Hand in this video and heartbroken to read of his passing. It's a strange feeling. I'm looking forward to seeing what else Charley Crockett has to offer while mourning the loss of Slim.

  • @scotgardner4404
    @scotgardner4404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Holy shit how is this guy not every where!? ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT

  • @adamhook5778
    @adamhook5778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    James Hand!!

  • @danielsouthern411
    @danielsouthern411 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a song.. talk about cool as heck

  • @RoryLynott
    @RoryLynott 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Huge Tom T fan, huge Crockett fan. Both of them make country COUNTRY.

  • @WalturdTheCat
    @WalturdTheCat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Mix of a new voice with old school country. Man I love this!!!

  • @jwplumley814
    @jwplumley814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to Memphis and I couldn't wait to get the heck out of there. I was so happy to finally go there until I got there.

  • @tylerc5311
    @tylerc5311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I'm being exposed to all these great artists I would've never heard of if not for you Charley! Just wanted to say thank you for your music, I'm sharing you with everyone who'll listen here in L.A. Hopefully you'll do a show around here soon enough, it sure would be a treat to be able to support & see you live. Keep it up man, you're broadening the musical horizon of many a young man, more than you know. Thanks bud.

  • @JackieHall71
    @JackieHall71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My husband and I really enjoyed your show at the Kessler. It was a joy to have the honor or hear Mr. Hand and yourself. What a great time!

  • @DV77737
    @DV77737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stay out of Memphis Charley and get on to Texas Ol Son. God bless

  • @williamporter4871
    @williamporter4871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man Charley Crockett is just what I wanted to hear, old school country sound. Love his music.

  • @kathydavis2147
    @kathydavis2147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lived there for 10 years. Loved it and miss it.

    • @marvin2678
      @marvin2678 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      why did you move ?

    • @marvin2678
      @marvin2678 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @gregnormal5101 good quetion

  • @bradleybaugh2653
    @bradleybaugh2653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Rest In Peace the the man I grew up listening to in the bars in west, Texas god bless that man I can still hear him playing in ol mynars or wolfs god gained a great one. RIP Slim

  • @yricyric
    @yricyric 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Excellent version of my favorite Tom T. Hall song. Thank you Charley!

  • @moonshine5460
    @moonshine5460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Damn boy this needs to be on country radio now.Your are what country radio is missing.You my friend are a legend in my mind.God Bless you and your music.I cant get enough give this dude some likes so he can be discovered.We need you on the big stage boss.

    • @DrDeath-pk2tt
      @DrDeath-pk2tt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seth Jenkins they rather have stupid ass rap crap that sounds the same that focuses on Disney teen kids and women in college thinking sex and drinking is good thing

  • @user-hw9qi3yw4u
    @user-hw9qi3yw4u 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    La meilleur version que j'ai jamais écoutée

  • @blagship543
    @blagship543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a Memphian. Wish I could see my hometown thru these eyes.

  • @NothingNowhereNoOne
    @NothingNowhereNoOne 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job on a bad ass original by Tom T. Hall.

  • @mattendicott2034
    @mattendicott2034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rest easy Tom. I'm sure there's faster horses, younger women, and older whiskey where you're at.

  • @palandpalette2136
    @palandpalette2136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I miss James Hand. Best Pal I’ve ever had by far.

  • @Venetiababy1
    @Venetiababy1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice version of this Tom T Hall song!

  • @hopeclayburnsax9369
    @hopeclayburnsax9369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve been living for about 20 years now and came for the love of my family and music and haven’t left because it’s a great little city. This song will be in my head for years to come.

  • @philipmcglasson533
    @philipmcglasson533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Tom T. Hall. One of the greatest songwriters of all time, regardless of the genre. This song, Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine, Ballad of Forty Dollars, The Homecoming and on and on. Pure country gold!

  • @KickmanIndy
    @KickmanIndy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Classic Tom T Hall tune....Charley please continue the wonderful country music. Nashville executives need to take note. We need music like this! Not the stuff Nashville is releasing nowadays.

  • @nomadjeff1922
    @nomadjeff1922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP Tom T. Hall. Charley does a great job as usual.

  • @OkinawaSurf82
    @OkinawaSurf82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is a legend in the making

  • @janinesnyder8250
    @janinesnyder8250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For example, my across the street neighbour’s daughter 12 years ago was named Memphis. Having never been to the place of the name, this one is funny that way too, but still really great.

  • @thomasgricezodiac
    @thomasgricezodiac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    RIP to the great James Hand

  • @harriscl8768
    @harriscl8768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP slim

  • @paulkossak7761
    @paulkossak7761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There is something In his voice that truly moves me.

    • @eduardo_davicio
      @eduardo_davicio ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s something in that slide guitar that resonates in my heart.

    • @joannabreaks435
      @joannabreaks435 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's one of the best in a while I agree

  • @keithallen8543
    @keithallen8543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dern, that's country! And RIP James Hand.

  • @charlesminter6015
    @charlesminter6015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How do you spell Continental Club.... thanks Mr. James Hand

  • @henrygriffen40
    @henrygriffen40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In memory of the late great Tom T. Hall,,thanks Charley for the memories

  • @coldhardtruth2216
    @coldhardtruth2216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    XM radio, channel 60, Outlaw country,. You can hear Charlie Crockett and many other artists that you don't hear on regular FM radio stations. Check it out.

  • @shelleym4283
    @shelleym4283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Charley Crockett is a soul man through and through

  • @OrtegaDrives
    @OrtegaDrives 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yo Charlie, I saw you and slim the other day in Dallas. Amazing show man, I've been jamming your music nonstop for months.

  • @franklegier1574
    @franklegier1574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Seems like you can actually hear some of the heartbreak in his voice. I believe this man lived through a trial or two in his life....GREAT rendition.

    • @MajorCordite
      @MajorCordite 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ole recording trick. Tie an onion right below the microphone.

  • @timothydoyle4122
    @timothydoyle4122 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    top shelf.

  • @scottsaathoff3908
    @scottsaathoff3908 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That's that damn sound right there!

  • @brittywren2877
    @brittywren2877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If Dwight and Hank Sr. had a baby...Charley Crockett!!!! I love it!!!

  • @debishelton9647
    @debishelton9647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A dynamic blend of Americana's sound; with an understanding of the common man's voice~in this gifted singer/songwriter. Enjoying his spin on traditional music in 2022! :)

    • @debishelton9647
      @debishelton9647 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Greg Normal I am now! 🙂

    • @debishelton9647
      @debishelton9647 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Greg Normal I like, "Jamestown Ferry", a lot, too.🙂

    • @debishelton9647
      @debishelton9647 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Greg Normal No worries~keep enjoying the good vibes!

  • @GreasyBelcher
    @GreasyBelcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a video. What a song.

  • @abelardogreen
    @abelardogreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The road to Memphis. Fraught with everything uneasy. She's waiting . . .

  • @michaelroberts6838
    @michaelroberts6838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How does my man sound like Dwight Yoakam AND Charlie Pride at the same damn time?!