gosh we would all go crazy when he played this. ahhhh we were all young back then...in the 70's ray wylie, BW, Augie M, Michael M, and Jimmie Buffet had not figured out that he was going to key west....
JJW is to Texas bar music what (his close buddy) Jimmy Buffett is to Parrottheads. Neither is the best vocalist nor best guitarist, however they connect with their audiences through gifted songwriting and providing a mood for their audience. Its a talent too rare in music today. It's also why each have lived on stage for over 40 years, can't argue wiuth that type of longevity and success.
Concert at the Pearl Street Oyster Bar on Lavaca Avenue in Austin, 1973-4 with the unforgettable Ms. AK. Jerry Jeff got plastered and ended the show by getting his foot stuck in the bass drum. Helluva show!
Sure 'nough .. both Jerry Jeff, and Jimmy Buffett, are each once in a half-century phenomenon. Both are fantastic talents, representing as they do that wonderfully appealing 'feel' from their respective parts of the US that they call home. This song by JJW is one of his very best, in my humble opinion .. and a superb live performance of the song to match here .. just a sweet joy to listen to ... thanks BRod 313 !!
Lol - Character. Ironically I never made it to Austin. Had too much good luck hitching through Texas. Caught one ride in a big RV from Dallas to Houston (perfect gentlemen), then one ride from Houston to New Orleans in a big semi. One didn't turn their noses up at that kind of luck. Austin just sort of whizzed by. Those were the days. Fun video. Thanks for sharing.
Man, I wish we had TNN back! But, of course, it would probably be overrun with the new FM radio "country" that most of us old Jerry Jeff followers hate!
What an amazing song writer and entertainer, saw him once about the time this was shot. I never could figure out why he didn't do the whole Garth Brooks thing, he was great every time I saw him. Brooks and Dunn even wrote a song about Jerry Jeff Walker.
There is an atrocious version of this sung by Linda Haynes in the movie ' human experiments"...she has said it was dubbed, but its too BAD to have been dubbed. I thought she was singing, "in that high-heel country rain"
@blueskiesblue OH YES!! How I miss the old original TNN before the corporate wreckers destroyed it...."American Music Shop" and"Texas Connection" and the great original concert footage of Mary Chapin Carpenter and Jimmy Dale Gilmore and Shawn Colvin, along with the PBS show "Austin City Limits" were the only TV showcases for REAL country and Americana music...sadly missed. Austin City survives, but is now more about popularity, not about creative music.
Saw him twice in Madison, WI. First time he nailed it - unbelieveable. Second time - the Gonzos took over, he was plastered and couldn't sing a whole song. The Yin & Yang of JJW.
I saw him in Madison wonder if it was the same night. I saw him wandering around in the crowd and he took some chugs off some electric wine bottles being passed around. Tom Waits opened the show then JJW came on and could hardly stand. Nice that Waits was great and the Gonzos could really rock..!!
That would be Cosmic Bob Livingston on the bass, Freddie Krc on drums and John Inmon on guitar. Not sure who the keyboard player is. Jerry Jeff is back enjoying himself and playing great. Go see him if you get the chance!
that's brian piper on keyboards, great guy & consummate ivory tickler; and lest we forget the everlovin' lubbock's own lloyd maines on raging pedal steel. all great friends.
Lloyd Maines on steel - he is the real star - his daughter is Nathalie, lead singer of the Dixie Chicks. He played on all kinds of albums and was in much demand.
Man this guy has range problems and can't get to the mic quick enough...I am sure his recordings are much better than this....the music is real lively but you can tell he is out of his element, yet he looks like he's having fun and not bothered by his voice issues.....he must not have confidence problems. Good music....probably would have been fun to be in the audience.
He was A true American original
I feel kinda sad today but I think about the 40 + years of something I can't explain and I smile. 😉😉😉😓😉
I'm gonna grieve like Mr. Bojangles for 20 years although songs like this one remind me how great JJW was.
@@robertmcnorth8317 Very well put.. I feel the same. Missing Jackie Jack daily.
I will never forget seeing JJW in person so many times. Sail on friend.
If you're having a crappy day at work, play this. It's spiritual.
Thanks Jerry from one hill country boy to another, say hello to Hondo for me.
If you're still in a bad mood after listenin to this, there just ain't no hope for yah!
play it again Scamp
"I'm tasting every single grape on the vine" My favorite line in all the world.
Here's to you ole Skinny Dennis
Also first saw him in mid 70's,been a fan ever since.his music has meant the world to me
Jerry Jeff is THE MAN! That said, there is no better guitar player than John Inmon!
gosh we would all go crazy when he played this. ahhhh we were all young back then...in the 70's ray wylie, BW, Augie M, Michael M, and Jimmie Buffet had not figured out that he was going to key west....
JJW is to Texas bar music what (his close buddy) Jimmy Buffett is to Parrottheads. Neither is the best vocalist nor best guitarist, however they connect with their audiences through gifted songwriting and providing a mood for their audience. Its a talent too rare in music today. It's also why each have lived on stage for over 40 years, can't argue wiuth that type of longevity and success.
Thanks For Letting Us Be Your Roadies in Pittsburgh Pa Jerry Jeff Walker. Love You Forever
Concert at the Pearl Street Oyster Bar on Lavaca Avenue in Austin, 1973-4 with the unforgettable Ms. AK.
Jerry Jeff got plastered and ended the show by getting his foot stuck in the bass drum. Helluva show!
Is that THE John Inmann on lead guitar?
So sad to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
One of my favorite JJW songs. Thanks for all the music Jerry.
I remember running down the aisle at the Paramount Theater to this tune & dancing around, while Jerry Jeff & the Lost Gonzos tore the place down
Sure 'nough .. both Jerry Jeff, and Jimmy Buffett, are each once in a half-century phenomenon. Both are fantastic talents, representing as they do that wonderfully appealing 'feel' from their respective parts of the US that they call home. This song by JJW is one of his very best, in my humble opinion .. and a superb live performance of the song to match here .. just a sweet joy to listen to ... thanks BRod 313 !!
Why the hell you want to mention Jimmy f****** Buffett in the same breath as Jerry Jeff Walker is beyond me
it's pure joy
Thank you Todd Snider for showing me Jerry Jeff.....amazing what you miss raising a family.....
Jerry Jeff fan for 30 years,he's best cowboy out there/Skin
Lol - Character. Ironically I never made it to Austin. Had too much good luck hitching through Texas. Caught one ride in a big RV from Dallas to Houston (perfect gentlemen), then one ride from Houston to New Orleans in a big semi. One didn't turn their noses up at that kind of luck. Austin just sort of whizzed by. Those were the days. Fun video. Thanks for sharing.
Loved this song...was a constant favorite in college dorm and apartments
Rip jimmy and Jerry
Jacky Jacjk destroys his own song, just another post 70's night for 'scamp'
This is what Texas sounds like.
Man, I wish we had TNN back! But, of course, it would probably be overrun with the new FM radio "country" that most of us old Jerry Jeff followers hate!
RIP brother.
My favorite JJ song. First LP I bought of his. Still play that song live.
RIP, JJW ~ thank you for your great music. In loving memories
Mari from Germany
RIP JJW. Thanks for the memories.
Steve Earles version of this song at the Jerry Jeff Memorial show at Hondo's this past weekend was EPIC!
Love watching Bob dance with his bass guitar !
Played golf with him in Georgetown texas. Great man.
What an amazing song writer and entertainer, saw him once about the time this was shot. I never could figure out why he didn't do the whole Garth Brooks thing, he was great every time I saw him. Brooks and Dunn even wrote a song about Jerry Jeff Walker.
JJ did faceplants many a night at Cheetam St. Warehouse in San Marcos!
glad I dropped in
on a jjwalker song
Ditto Juiceman, you are correct... that's what contributes to their longevity. Love both, howver, Jerry Jeff is my all time fav.
There is an atrocious version of this sung by Linda Haynes in the movie ' human experiments"...she has said it was dubbed, but its too BAD to have been dubbed. I thought she was singing, "in that high-heel country rain"
Is he cool or what? Wish there was more of him ... don't we need a NEW prime time Country Misic show? Would sure beat 'reality' crapola! Toooo cute!
One of my special memories ... Thanks!
@blueskiesblue OH YES!! How I miss the old original TNN before the corporate wreckers destroyed it...."American Music Shop" and"Texas Connection" and the great original concert footage of Mary Chapin Carpenter and Jimmy Dale Gilmore and Shawn Colvin, along with the PBS show "Austin City Limits" were the only TV showcases for REAL country and Americana music...sadly missed. Austin City survives, but is now more about popularity, not about creative music.
Jerry does everything right cause that's the way he rolls
Saw him twice in Madison, WI. First time he nailed it - unbelieveable. Second time - the Gonzos took over, he was plastered and couldn't sing a whole song. The Yin & Yang of JJW.
I saw him in Madison wonder if it was the same night. I saw him wandering around in the crowd and he took some chugs off some electric wine bottles being passed around. Tom Waits opened the show then JJW came on and could hardly stand. Nice that Waits was great and the Gonzos could really rock..!!
Not too much music moves me, but .... I got a feeling!
This song represents me!
Nobody played guitar and sang like JJW. :)
@ghostwiener1978 You're not suppsed do it in front of the williamson or travis county jail, it's a out in the sticks on your own property thang.
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Sweet, sweet JJ, we all miss you...RIP
Bass player low key stealing the show
I’ve got that feeling! ♥🩷♥
This is such an awesome video.
RIP friend
R. I. P. JJW
That would be Cosmic Bob Livingston on the bass, Freddie Krc on drums and John Inmon on guitar. Not sure who the keyboard player is. Jerry Jeff is back enjoying himself and playing great. Go see him if you get the chance!
that's brian piper on keyboards, great guy & consummate ivory tickler; and lest we forget the everlovin' lubbock's own lloyd maines on raging pedal steel. all great friends.
Praise the Lloyd!
Lloyd Maines on steel - he is the real star - his daughter is Nathalie, lead singer of the Dixie Chicks. He played on all kinds of albums and was in much demand.
RIP JJW
thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Damn. I miss this man
Man this guy has range problems and can't get to the mic quick enough...I am sure his recordings are much better than this....the music is real lively but you can tell he is out of his element, yet he looks like he's having fun and not bothered by his voice issues.....he must not have confidence problems. Good music....probably would have been fun to be in the audience.
ScottyHale you're an idiot. And nice name asshat.
LOL…. He's the best who ever dun it.
🤣🤣🤣 Do you say the same about Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Mick Jagger, Johnnie Cash, etc. ?
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Godspeed JJ
done it many times comanche trails 70'-75'.
I 💚 you so much, scamp
Loved that man😢
@knappydanny ~ That's funny.
wow excellent
Come to Georgia Boy!!!!