@@ianthatguyyfilms717 awful to say as im a cousin to Keith Whitley, so I shouldn’t say alcohol is cool or okay, but I actually like the 50s-60s drunk George.
Whatever happened to George Jones' Sons??? #1 how did they have the last name, Philips #2 No doubt talent in that awesome, blood line! Thank you for posting this shows are Simply Amazing!
While I was certainly a fan of his classic music, I've heard that being a member of George Jones' "Jones' Boys" backup road band was an absolute nightmare! Probably the worst job a Nashville musician could have back in those days! One of many stories I've heard was how he left his band stranded pennyless in England. They had to have their parents wire them money to fly back to America!
What a square head George Jones had. I’m glad it didn’t impact on his musicianship though. Speaking of which, kudos to the banjo player… his picking and bending on rocky top is excellent.
George showed up drunk to a show my dad was promoting. Tammy & the band played for 40 minutes. When she finally admitted Jones was "ill" half the audience got up & complained, wanting their money back. Dad cancelled the 2nd show. Lost venue rental, advertising, sound company. Took him two years to get back the artist deposit. He never promoted another show.
My Dad and a friend of his saw George in Staunton, VA back about 1963. Bill Anderson opened for him, George and the band were drinking heavily while Whisperin Bill was playing, Dad says George still put on a great show.
MUSICIANS -- Does anybody understand the signal processing at 6:36 that makes a banjo sound like a steel? I also noticed the fast triplet-picking runs at 1:45 (Rocky Top) that also sounded like a muted steel. The banjo player was detuning and tuning back up to make it sound like a steel again....meanwhile the actual pedal steel player was just standing up not even touching his instrument. Was that a processed banjo too?
PS. Mac McGeyhee the fiddler trading 8 beats with the banjo player...LOL...that guy has so much zest in his playing, it's just exploding out of him. I heard one time the tip of his fiddle caught on the back of Dolly's wig while they were live on air LOL. He just played it off like it was a prank on purpose.
George must've been hammered the day this was recorded - The kids were brought out so that ole Porter wouldn't have to bandy words with slurring Jones, and Mike Treadwell (bass - The Race is On) seems to be keeping his distance during the duet. All-in-all George seems to been on the minimum time necessary to fulfill the contract.
I watched this show quite a bit back in my younger days. Even before Dolly, when Norma Jean was the “girl singer.” Love Dolly’s pure voice. George is good in this episode, too.
Porter treated the band great. He would take road expenses off the top, paid Dolly who was on salary, then split 50-50 with the band. Porter's band was making twice what other artists band members were earning.
Porter was always one of my favorites when I was growing up
Love this wonderful show my Missouri star.best show .
Meanwhile in the real world, “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel was the number one song in the country.
I love that song, Rocky Top and George Jones finding his style
Absolutely love the hair dew , I mean George . My era. Saw him old Norfolk Arena two times . With Carolina Charlie. If anyone still remembers.
Dolly is so awesome
From Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Thank you for that music❤
i love country music in the morning❤
Mom sings that song I’m Going Back to where I come from!
Dolly Parton she's like driven snow ❄️❄️❄️❄️ Lordy up above
Shew buddy George is lit like the Fourth of July. Slurring real heavy and weaving all over the place but singing right on pitch
That's George for you!
@@ianthatguyyfilms717 awful to say as im a cousin to Keith Whitley, so I shouldn’t say alcohol is cool or okay, but I actually like the 50s-60s drunk George.
Whatever happened to George Jones' Sons???
#1 how did they have the last name, Philips
#2 No doubt talent in that awesome, blood line!
Thank you for posting this shows are Simply Amazing!
While I was certainly a fan of his classic music, I've heard that being a member of George Jones' "Jones' Boys" backup road band was an absolute nightmare! Probably the worst job a Nashville musician could have back in those days! One of many stories I've heard was how he left his band stranded pennyless in England. They had to have their parents wire them money to fly back to America!
What a square head George Jones had. I’m glad it didn’t impact on his musicianship though. Speaking of which, kudos to the banjo player… his picking and bending on rocky top is excellent.
Jim Carrey should play Porter in a Bio Pic. I can see the resemblance. Me, Myself and Irene.
After watching this if it wasn't the fact Bill Paxton is dead he'd fit a George Jones in Porter's bio pic.
George assaulted Porter in a public restroom once in a dispute over Tammy lmao
2:00 wow that banjo!!
Oh god.
I play blues harmonica,but slide ssteel is mypassin
George looks like he’s had a few
That's a safe bet!
Is there a lawnmower around?
@@sergioleone3583 Probably parked outside.😂
George showed up drunk to a show my dad was promoting. Tammy & the band played for 40 minutes. When she finally admitted Jones was "ill" half the audience got up & complained, wanting their money back. Dad cancelled the 2nd show. Lost venue rental, advertising, sound company. Took him two years to get back the artist deposit. He never promoted another show.
My Dad and a friend of his saw George in Staunton, VA back about 1963. Bill Anderson opened for him, George and the band were drinking heavily while Whisperin Bill was playing, Dad says George still put on a great show.
They knew they had to keep the Coalminers with decent music back then or else they would revolt
MUSICIANS -- Does anybody understand the signal processing at 6:36 that makes a banjo sound like a steel? I also noticed the fast triplet-picking runs at 1:45 (Rocky Top) that also sounded like a muted steel. The banjo player was detuning and tuning back up to make it sound like a steel again....meanwhile the actual pedal steel player was just standing up not even touching his instrument. Was that a processed banjo too?
PS. Mac McGeyhee the fiddler trading 8 beats with the banjo player...LOL...that guy has so much zest in his playing, it's just exploding out of him. I heard one time the tip of his fiddle caught on the back of Dolly's wig while they were live on air LOL. He just played it off like it was a prank on purpose.
Buck Trent and his electric banjo.
Buck Trent and his electric banjo.
Buck Trent , Truly an O riginal
There's a reason there aren't too many "electric" five strings hah.
George must've been hammered the day this was recorded - The kids were brought out so that ole Porter wouldn't have to bandy words with slurring Jones, and Mike Treadwell (bass - The Race is On) seems to be keeping his distance during the duet. All-in-all George seems to been on the minimum time necessary to fulfill the contract.
For someone who is supposedly hammered he's holding it well and singing better than anyone of the so called country music singers of today
I watched this show quite a bit back in my younger days. Even before Dolly, when Norma Jean was the “girl singer.” Love Dolly’s pure voice. George is good in this episode, too.
@randelhodge3277 sure would be nice if today we had such talent on the TV.
He does looked pretty bugg-eyied.
Man Buck’s banjo gets a lil much at times
Personally, I'd prefer it without the electric pickup.
Whos the drummer for george? So good!
@@1992Maton I believe it's Roland Adam's
@@ianthatguyyfilms717 thank you kindly
If his hair was longer he looks just like Tom Petty l😂
Who's the banjo player?
@@nathandodge665 Buck Trent
George is Great, but Buck Trent is the greatest!
Dolly always stole the show.
Porter was a self centered person
The way he treated Dolly, by call her.out then act like he did.😊
Porter treated the band great. He would take road expenses off the top, paid Dolly who was on salary, then split 50-50 with the band. Porter's band was making twice what other artists band members were earning.
What a lucky man that could spend the night with Dolly.