My sister who passed fighting cancer, loved Robert. I took her to see him and southside Johnny. The memory of the joy of that show gave her is always with me. God Bless you Robert.
Condolences! She sounded special. I loved both Robert and SS Johnny. I wish I saw this live, glad I was able to catch Southside Johnny while in college in the 80’s.
"Robbie" (as he was then known) and I and Schwarzenegger's wife all went to the same junior high school, Western. It had another name when Maria Shriver went to it a few years after "Robbie" and me. Local star Joe Triplett of the Rosslyn Mountain Boys, Hangmen, Reekers, the Flattops, and Claude Jones Band went to that school also. "Robbie" was in Grin, the band of Nils Lofgren, who became guitarist for Neil Young and Springsteen. "Robbie" performed with Springsteen. Socially associated acts included Danny Gatton. Robbie performed also with Link Wray, whose music was used in the moving pictues Independence Day, Desperado, 12 Monkeys, and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Local TV station owner and teen dance host Milt Grant got Link's royalties.
I Was There!!! Robert Gordon was the opening act for the Jukes!!! I was the Jukes Stage Mgr at the time!!! They had no crew so I helped set them up!!! Chris Spedding was sssooo good it was Frightening!!! Robert stood center stage and Deluvered!!! I Mean He Delivered!!! An Amazing Performance that night!!! Years later we became neighbors and friends!!! Saw him a couple days before he passed, he looked barrel chested and exhausted... R.I.P Robert Gordon!!!
Actually, that was supposed to be an Elvis song but the idiot died before he could decide if he wanted to sing it. Drugs+fatty foods = not a life sustaining combination.
Well, hell.....two days ago I was chatting with a guy who tells me he used to manage a guy named Robert Gordon and he was quite sick. So I decided to look him up and what a talent! RIP
I met him a few times, a real gentleman, he bought a pair of black loafers with leopard skin uppers He was not that big here, I saw him and I think Link Wray at a theatre in St Martins Lane, Link Wray great surf sound This video really looks great,PointersSpringGreens sung it but Robert nailed it
@@mungofinalfi4480 Its my understanding Bruce Springsteen wrote it in May 1977 after he attended an Elvis Presley concert in Philadelphia. He originally hoped to sell it to Elvis and have cover it and Springsteen sent the demo take to Presley shortly before his death. Then it went to Robert Gordon to cover for its initial release. It's such a cool song! So many talents.
RIP Mr Fire!!!! Love this live version, Chris S and Robert Gordon had such magical alchemy on stage... Link Wray was legend on his own, but is I got to choose Real Rockin, rockabilly licks, that ‘handmade’ tremolo (not a pedal) etc, I choose C Spedding .. Though, as an artist I love L Wray by far... Anyway, So sad... R G was the one!!! 💘💘💘
With the great Chris Spedding on lead guitar.
My sister who passed fighting cancer, loved Robert. I took her to see him and southside Johnny. The memory of the joy of that show gave her is always with me. God Bless you Robert.
Condolences! She sounded special. I loved both Robert and SS Johnny. I wish I saw this live, glad I was able to catch Southside Johnny while in college in the 80’s.
Hail Hail Robert Gordon! One of the greatest singers ever. R.I.P.
Real Deal Robert!
The Real talents are never mainstream
RIP Robert. You were the real deal.
Robert Gordon (March 29, 1947 - October 18, 2022) was an American musician, best known as a neo-rockabilly singer.
It’s hard to keep the tension and meaning in a song - this guy does it.
"Robbie" (as he was then known) and I and Schwarzenegger's wife all went to the same junior high school, Western. It had another name when Maria Shriver went to it a few years after "Robbie" and me.
Local star Joe Triplett of the Rosslyn Mountain Boys, Hangmen, Reekers, the Flattops, and Claude Jones Band went to that school also. "Robbie" was in Grin, the band of Nils Lofgren, who became guitarist for Neil Young and Springsteen. "Robbie" performed with Springsteen. Socially associated acts included Danny Gatton.
Robbie performed also with Link Wray, whose music was used in the moving pictues Independence Day, Desperado, 12 Monkeys, and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Local TV station owner and teen dance host Milt Grant got Link's royalties.
I Was There!!! Robert Gordon was the opening act for the Jukes!!! I was the Jukes Stage Mgr at the time!!! They had no crew so I helped set them up!!! Chris Spedding was sssooo good it was Frightening!!! Robert stood center stage and Deluvered!!! I Mean He Delivered!!! An Amazing Performance that night!!! Years later we became neighbors and friends!!! Saw him a couple days before he passed, he looked barrel chested and exhausted... R.I.P Robert Gordon!!!
Robert took this song to a higher place.💖
RIP Robert. remember seeing you in the 70's and 80's. Thanks for the music!
God I love this version. Still think he does it better than Bruce. He was meant for this song. Holy Chr*st.
Actually, that was supposed to be an Elvis song but the idiot died before he could decide if he wanted to sing it. Drugs+fatty foods = not a life sustaining combination.
Well, hell.....two days ago I was chatting with a guy who tells me he used to manage a guy named Robert Gordon and he was quite sick. So I decided to look him up and what a talent! RIP
Rest in peace Mr Gordon say hello to Danny Gatton and Link Wray.
R.I.P. Robert...you will be missed.
The Pointer Sisters had a huge hit with this in the 80's but like Robert's version of Fire a lot better
J adore ce chanteur 👍Sa voix va bien nous manquer. Un grand talent. Respect 🙏Rip my love. 💕
I met him a few times, a real gentleman, he bought a pair of black loafers with leopard skin uppers He was not that big here, I saw him and I think Link Wray at a theatre in St Martins Lane, Link Wray great surf sound This video really looks great,PointersSpringGreens sung it but Robert nailed it
R.I.P the one and only Robert Gordon, Bad Boy...
Without Bruce I would not know this tune. This performance is awesome 👍🏻
He was the beat. RIP❤
RG, Rest in Peace!! Thanks for the music you passed our way.
Rest in Peace....Great memories of his deeeeep voice. Enjoy every day everyone!
Rest In Peace Robert Gordon 💔😢
I love the original versions of songs!!! That bass line IS FIRE!
Thanks! I'm the bass man.
Seen him a few times in the Lone Star Cafe off 14th street in N.Y.C. Class Act !!
The original is by Bruce Springsteen.
@@mungofinalfi4480 Tks, I will look for it!
@@mungofinalfi4480 Its my understanding Bruce Springsteen wrote it in May 1977 after he attended an Elvis Presley concert in Philadelphia. He originally hoped to sell it to Elvis and have cover it and Springsteen sent the demo take to Presley shortly before his death. Then it went to Robert Gordon to cover for its initial release. It's such a cool song! So many talents.
Fabulous singer 😢
RIP Robert.
love this version awesome robert spot on whoo eee
awesome...love that bass too
R.I.P Mate 🍺
Robert r.i.p .... life is the enemy and you have the last note !!!!!!!
RIP Mr Fire!!!! Love this live version, Chris S and Robert Gordon had such magical alchemy on stage... Link Wray was legend on his own, but is I got to choose Real Rockin, rockabilly licks, that ‘handmade’ tremolo (not a pedal) etc, I choose C Spedding .. Though, as an artist I love L Wray by far...
Anyway, So sad... R G was the one!!!
💘💘💘
R.I.P. Robert
Smokin' !!
R.I.P Robert
Rest on peace.
Amazing
he passed tonight rip
SUBLIME
Is that Chris Spedding playing the guitar with him? It's all very good, anyone know who's in the band? love the grainy black & white.
Sure looks like him !.
Yes. Chris Spedding on lead guitar. Rob Stoner on Bass guitar.
chris was very good friends with Johnny Thunders..)
I'm the bass man. Howie Wyeth on drums Scotty Turner 2nd guitar
@@robstoner5873 you are sounding good there on bass. RIP Robert
I pray for your soul
I like this version better than Pointer Asisters
Lepää rauhassa Robert
::Sigh::
I hate it when People I Like die.
Rest in Rock.
.miss link
Dude sounds a bit like Elvis
Given to him by Bruce Springsteen
Elvis 2.0
Great voice, terrible controlling of pitch.
Band sounds sour
RIP Robert Gordon
R.I.P Robert.