My favorite song.I love you Johnny Rivers.you still sound just as good as you did back in the day.Ehy isn't he in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.He is so talented
Johnny Rivers is one of the most understated stars of the 60's and 70's. He topped the charts and sold millions of records, without resorting to gimmicks, big statements, or wild antics. Just great songs, tasteful arrangements, and soulful singing. A class act.
I don't know of a single other artist from the 60s who has maintained his or her voice as well as Johnny Rivers. He sounds EXACTLY like himself of a half century ago; voice control, high notes, etc. Just astonishing! Some of that may be down to natural ability, but I think it's also a reflection of his character & lifestyle; he's clearly not gone down the path of over-indulgence & self abuse that destroys so many artists.
@Rockiii9 You're right that Johnny Rivers sounds exactly like he did many years ago... but Dion Dimucci is another one who sounds great... just the same as he did way back in the 60's.
2 great and very talented Italian boys🎵🎶🎵🎸You've always been the greatest, John Henry Romastella!!! You, in my opinion, were your mother's greatest student ♥️🙏✝️🇮🇹@jeanieruter7416
WHY is this man not in the rock and roll Hall of Fame? Look at his collection of hits. He was the voice of the 60's and early 70's. Whiskey a go-go launched high, and he just got better and better. The Beatles came out and people forgot the others. Not all of us. We could see that both had a lot to offer. Johnny kept on making hit records in the mist of the British Invasion. Something few others could do. By the time Summer Rain came out, he was a super star. Has there ever been a better song than Poor Side of Town? He played his own lead guitar as he sang. He never missed a note singing or playing. What more could you want? Yes, he covered a lot of songs, but he did them his way. He also did a lot of his own songs that were hits. No, he wasn't the long hair cool kid, but the sang the hell out of his songs and the cool kids songs. Give this man the respect he deserves while he is still here!!! Johnny Rivers for the R&R Hall of Fame 2021. Push it! Get the word out! Give this man what he deserves while he can appreciate it!! I am tired of country and rock waiting until someone dies to honor their accomplishments. Honor a true legend while he is still with us.
The HOF has lost all integrity and credibility and most people don't bother with it anymore. 10 Rap and Hip Hop artists inducted? Dolly? Johnny just performed his last concert in July 2023 and it's a shame he has been snubbed but his real fans and there are millions of us still around will always remember him and appreciate all his great songs over so many great years! Poor Side of Town is one of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you Johnny!
JR is famous all over the world. Yesterday I was a bookstore here in Saint Petersburg Russia, talking with a young Russian guy who works there and the topic got around to music. He talked about Led Zeppelin and Nirnava and I mentioned I spent about 4 years working for Johnny years ago and I did not expect his reaction. He almost accused me of pulling his leg. He knew exactly who was talking about and is a fan. This song brings back good memories and good times.
SO GREAT to see and hear such a wonderful performer who is not laden with dread locks, covered with gross tattoos and sporting earrings. A man of his age still able to perform such MEMORABLE MELODIES with the talent he had as a young man. He is awesome and leaves today's singers trailing in the dust. Like a fine wine, age has made him smoother.
When I was young and ignorant (as opposed to now being old and ignorant), I thought it pathetic when I saw older performers doing material they recorded years ago....when I see how well these songs are still done by someone like Rivers and how appreciative the audience is to hear them....it can only make one smile and be grateful to hear them live, one more time.
Watched this before reading any comments. While viewing I mentioned to another how great he sounds. Amazing! Pulled up the comments to find there was nothing unique in my opinion: we all concur this man can STILL sing so great.
The man you're watching right there was 71 when this was recorded last year. 71!!! He looks and sounds amazing! Love this song - especially on those rainy day Sundays. All his stuff really. So many great memories growing up with this music. Thanks Johnny!
Let's get real and I think everyone will agree with me and if you don't agree with me it's only because you are in the Lost world of don't know what real talent is even at 71 he kicks the ass of any live performer that is three times his Junior it's not even close.
He needs to tour more often. These next 10 years may be the last chance to see the rockers from the 60's. Some have already lost their voice and many have gone on to R&R heaven. Johnny still sounds great.
Allan Stuart when the great ones play their greatest, the crowd starts singing with him the way they remember.. But with him the song comes out of the rainbow and he's here with mee yea ,He's here with me. I'm just slow dancing swaying to the music... No one else in the whole wide world......
Johnny Rivers has kept the same style music alive . Just like Elvis has kept that great voice as fresh and unique Sounding. Tenderness. That he started his career with. If it's not broken no need fixing it. That's the gospell truth .
I never get tired of listening to Johnny Rivers. Never have and never will. Of course Taylor Swift is in the hall of fame and not Johnny. I am speechless on that. Oh yes and Dolly Parton is also there. What have we become…..
Looks amazingly handsome! Listened to older brothers records of him in mid sixties as when I was under ten years old and had wild crush on him and still do. His voice cannot be matched.
It is so cool to see him with a smile and so into his music 40-50 years later :) just watched Memphis Tennessee and he has that smile smile and look about him
I saw Johnny last Friday at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. 74 and still rockin'. He played his Strat for a few songs but moved to that big red Gibson 335. Last encore he and his band plus the opening act did a medley of "One Love" and "Will The Circle Be Unbroken".
Bravo! Fantastic song Mr Johnny Rivers! I was your fan since 1960s when l played your song in 1966 when l was 18 years and now am71 years and your song brings back the wonderful memories of my late teen. Today is still one of my favourite! Fascinating awesome!
Those lyrics will remain with me forevermore. Takes me back to the summer of 1967: When I fell in love for the very first time. Thanks for such a beautiful song, Johnny. Thanks for the memories.
Looks amazingly handsome! Listened to older brothers records of him in mid sixties when I was under ten years old and had wild crush on him and still do. His voice cannot be matched.
que delicia !♡...me recordo de ver meus pais dançando agarradinhos...minha mãe gostava muito dos hits dele , comprou um LP e como tocava na antiga vitrola do meu pai...q bacana!♡
Tim Womble love his records , and I’ve been a fan since the 60s , admired his ear for talent , started his own record label I don’t know anyone that did that before from the The Bronx, like me and a paisano . But he’s an ok singer I don’t think he has a “Great “ voice .
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My favorite song.I love you Johnny Rivers.you still sound just as good as you did back in the day.Ehy isn't he in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.He is so talented
Johnny Rivers is one of the most understated stars of the 60's and 70's. He topped the charts and sold millions of records, without resorting to gimmicks, big statements, or wild antics. Just great songs, tasteful arrangements, and soulful singing. A class act.
They don't make them that way anymore for various reasons to defraud the American people.
He sounds the same as he always has. ❤❤❤ Deserves to be in the Rock Hall of Fame.
Listening to this my hair is coming back,my bones don't hurt and I'm overjoyed. Thanks Johnny.
Hahahahahaha! Same here, David! Amazing how therapeutic music can be!
This is what you look and sound like when you take care of yourself. The songs are as good as ever.
E gigante
bloody brilliant for eternity ... Thank-you JR !!!
A legendary artist at his best!
HES STILL GREAT!!!! GOD BLESS YOU JOHNNY, THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
I shut my eyes and went back to the late 60’s!! Awesome then and now!!
always & in all ways !!!
I don't know of a single other artist from the 60s who has maintained his or her voice as well as Johnny Rivers. He sounds EXACTLY like himself of a half century ago; voice control, high notes, etc. Just astonishing! Some of that may be down to natural ability, but I think it's also a reflection of his character & lifestyle; he's clearly not gone down the path of over-indulgence & self abuse that destroys so many artists.
@Rockiii9 You're right that Johnny Rivers sounds exactly like he did many years ago... but Dion Dimucci is another one who sounds great... just the same as he did way back in the 60's.
2 great and very talented Italian boys🎵🎶🎵🎸You've always been the greatest, John Henry Romastella!!! You, in my opinion, were your mother's greatest student ♥️🙏✝️🇮🇹@jeanieruter7416
WHY is this man not in the rock and roll Hall of Fame? Look at his collection of hits. He was the voice of the 60's and early 70's.
Whiskey a go-go launched high, and he just got better and better. The Beatles came out and people forgot the others. Not all of us. We could see that both had a lot to offer. Johnny kept on making hit records in the mist of the British Invasion. Something few others could do.
By the time Summer Rain came out, he was a super star. Has there ever been a better song than Poor Side of Town?
He played his own lead guitar as he sang. He never missed a note singing or playing. What more could you want?
Yes, he covered a lot of songs, but he did them his way. He also did a lot of his own songs that were hits.
No, he wasn't the long hair cool kid, but the sang the hell out of his songs and the cool kids songs.
Give this man the respect he deserves while he is still here!!! Johnny Rivers for the R&R Hall of Fame 2021.
Push it! Get the word out! Give this man what he deserves while he can appreciate it!!
I am tired of country and rock waiting until someone dies to honor their accomplishments. Honor a true legend while he is still with us.
The HOF has lost all integrity and credibility and most people don't bother with it anymore. 10 Rap and Hip Hop artists inducted? Dolly? Johnny just performed his last concert in July 2023 and it's a shame he has been snubbed but his real fans and there are millions of us still around will always remember him and appreciate all his great songs over so many great years! Poor Side of Town is one of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you Johnny!
JR is famous all over the world. Yesterday I was a bookstore here in Saint Petersburg Russia, talking with a young Russian guy who works there and the topic got around to music. He talked about Led Zeppelin and Nirnava and I mentioned I spent about 4 years working for Johnny years ago and I did not expect his reaction. He almost accused me of pulling his leg. He knew exactly who was talking about and is a fan. This song brings back good memories and good times.
Why He Is Not In the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I have no Answer.
Dude should be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...Greatness!!
Man he still has the same voice. So amazing.
his music always cheers me up.Thanks Johnny.
He's really great...why isn't he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
+Dennis Apodaca He's not in the R & R HOF because of Jann Wenner
Your are so correct !!!!
There is a segment on Johnny Rivers in the History Channel's The History of Rock & Roll
Well you got me curious. What is Wenner's beef with Johnny?
To keep room for Flava Flav.
SO GREAT to see and hear such a wonderful performer who is not laden with dread locks, covered with gross tattoos and sporting earrings. A man of his age still able to perform such MEMORABLE MELODIES with the talent he had as a young man. He is awesome and leaves today's singers trailing in the dust. Like a fine wine, age has made him smoother.
What a beautiful ballad. Melancholy and bittersweet.
This was my favorite song the year I graduated High School, 1967!!! He still sounds great. Love Johnny Rivers!
Still a great singer and a damn sexy man. Love ya, Johnny! 😍
When I was young and ignorant (as opposed to now being old and ignorant), I thought it pathetic when I saw older performers doing material they recorded years ago....when I see how well these songs are still done by someone like Rivers and how appreciative the audience is to hear them....it can only make one smile and be grateful to hear them live, one more time.
Thank goodness we have vids like this to remember JR!
Loved Johnny Rivers when I was 16. I'm 66 now and still love Johnny Rivers!
So great such a fab singer and a great guitar player!
Still sounds great after all these years !! He's Italian from Louisiana !!
From NY. His family moved to Louisiana when he was a child.
Love this song so much, one of my all time favourites. Just so timeless.
So many hit songs on the radio.... What a talent
Watched this before reading any comments. While viewing I mentioned to another how great he sounds. Amazing! Pulled up the comments to find there was nothing unique in my opinion: we all concur this man can STILL sing so great.
So many great songs from this man! I love his voice.
The man you're watching right there was 71 when this was recorded last year. 71!!! He looks and sounds amazing! Love this song - especially on those rainy day Sundays. All his stuff really. So many great memories growing up with this music. Thanks Johnny!
Un freakin believable! 71 yrs old! Sounds like he's in his 20s i love johnny rivers.
I love johnny rivers he looks fantastic has a body of a 50 year old he has taken great care of himself
what a great treat I loved him back in the day and he still has it at 71..wow he sure doesnt look that age...love his songs
This guy is one reason I still own my Gibson 335. Love it.
Sounds better live than the top40 radio version I am used to hearing. This is what talent with soul sounds like.
true rocker behind Johnny :) cool performance!
Let's get real and I think everyone will agree with me and if you don't agree with me it's only because you are in the Lost world of don't know what real talent is even at 71 he kicks the ass of any live performer that is three times his Junior it's not even close.
Summer Rain is my favorite song by Johnny Rivers
I'm not sure what's going on, but I can't get enough of him. He looks, sounds and is great!
Love Johnny Rivers..Lucky to see him twice in recent years..!! A bunch of great songs..
As always the best.go on and do your thing
Viva the memory and music of Johnny Rivers.
He needs to tour more often. These next 10 years may be the last chance to see the rockers from the 60's. Some have already lost their voice and many have gone on to R&R heaven. Johnny still sounds great.
Allan Stuart when the great ones play their greatest, the crowd starts singing with him the way they remember.. But with him the song comes out of the rainbow and he's here with mee yea ,He's here with me. I'm just slow dancing swaying to the music... No one else in the whole wide world......
Johnny Rivers has kept the same style music alive . Just like Elvis has kept that great voice as fresh and unique Sounding. Tenderness. That he started his career with. If it's not broken no need fixing it. That's the gospell truth .
la misma voz de hace 50 años, inconfundible, increible!
Johnny Rivers simplesmente fantastico...uma voz única mesmo passando décadas seu tinble é o mesmo
Wow, still got it, love these old rockers/crooners.
Amazing. Johnny still sounds great. Come to Milwaukee!
Still looking good. One of my all time favorite songs. To be young and in love.
I seen him in 2016 awesome show ! 🎸👏🏻❤️🌻
I never get tired of listening to Johnny Rivers. Never have and never will. Of course Taylor Swift is in the hall of fame and not Johnny. I am speechless on that. Oh yes and Dolly Parton is also there. What have we become…..
Taylor Swift is not in the R&R Hall of Fame
Looks amazingly handsome! Listened to older brothers records of him in mid sixties as when I was under ten years old and had wild crush on him and still do. His voice cannot be matched.
It is so cool to see him with a smile and so into his music 40-50 years later :) just watched Memphis Tennessee and he has that smile smile and look about him
Summer rain ! Love a summer rain music at its best
Total Class Act --since 1964.
Excellent!
I listened to him when in the service .. always loved his voice. Glad he is still singing!
We have great taste in music-- ❤ Johnny Rivers !!!
Excellent .. Always loved his songs !!!
I saw Johnny last Friday at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. 74 and still rockin'. He played his Strat for a few songs but moved to that big red Gibson 335. Last encore he and his band plus the opening act did a medley of "One Love" and "Will The Circle Be Unbroken".
Bravo! Fantastic song Mr Johnny Rivers! I was your fan since 1960s when l played your song in 1966 when l was 18 years and now am71 years and your song brings back the wonderful memories of my late teen. Today is still one of my favourite! Fascinating awesome!
Love this guy.
Wow. What a voice.
He still has it so many years later!
Never lost it!
Voice still sounds good!
all summer long we were dancing' in the sand, everybody kept on playing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band....
Those lyrics will remain with me forevermore. Takes me back to the summer of 1967: When I fell in love for the very first time. Thanks for such a beautiful song, Johnny. Thanks for the memories.
Love your music Johnny! Rock On!
A great song !
Unmistakable voice
Mr. Rivers, please stay with us forever. Music needs you. Thanks for so many great songs and kick ass guitar!
Looks amazingly handsome! Listened to older brothers records of him in mid sixties when I was under ten years old and had wild crush on him and still do. His voice cannot be matched.
que delicia !♡...me recordo de ver meus pais dançando agarradinhos...minha mãe gostava muito dos hits dele , comprou um LP e como tocava na antiga vitrola do meu pai...q bacana!♡
TOTALLY AWESOME!! BAND IS GREAT SO IS HE.
very nice 355 ,and his voice and the summer rain, timeless
The Best of the Best!
The Secret Agent Man still rocking after all these years ...
que tiempos con jhony rivers !!!!
Johnny Rivers is the best. I’ve always loved this song.
Amo amo amo faz parte da minha vida só sua fã pena que não tenho condições de ti conhecer Jonny Rivers
Gracias Johnny Rivers!!!!
all those years ago. and still sounds wonderful. still so handsome. rock on Mr. Rivers. much love❤
Johnny, my all time favorite song of your's You still got "it'. .Thanks for posting!
His best song. 😙
Most people have no idea how prolific Johnny Rivers was in writing songs that he sold them to other people you can't tell it like that today
Name ONE duo jr did. There is one guy who really really did it his way and that is JR
Quality and talent survives. Keep going, Johnny!
sólo quiero escucharlo en vivo en Argentina Buenos Aires amo esta música mi niñes mi vida es esto mi adolecencia y todo mi ser .
Love the song, the artist, and the era and never knew how much better it sounded with the original acoustic guitar. Thanks for the great memory post.
Loved his music back in the day and have never stopped, what a performer!!!
What a talent❤
he was inducted alredy in my r. and roll. hall of fame great artist
Johnny still owns the Best TV Theme song ever; Secret Agent Man !!
Sacred asian man!!!!?
I remember when this came out. I'm still listening to Sgt. Pepper.
Voice is as strong as ever. Sounds great.!
Awesome!
Wow!! Awesome
You were my teen age years❤
One of the best 👍😎
Johnny rivers and John kay still singing great....
YES INDEED!!!! VERY UNDER_RATED
Tim Womble love his records , and I’ve been a fan since the 60s , admired his ear for talent , started his own record label I don’t know anyone that did that before from the The Bronx, like me and a paisano . But he’s an ok singer I don’t think he has a “Great “ voice .
yehsss --- Johnny & John === timeless brilliance !!!
Amazing sound still
GRAZIE🇮🇹👍♥️✝️🎵🎸Johnny
Johnny Rivers. The best ever. Period!
sounds good always