My sister and I listened to ou older brothers albums from Johnny Rivers albums which we loved same children. I always loved this song but as I got old I wondered it the song the snake was really a song as I never heard it until now by any artist! Thanks for posting ! Yes Johnny sang other people's songs but always made them hi own ! And poor side of town he wrote. And it's my favorite ! Yes he was a wonderful , sexy singer guitarist & songwriter and belongs in the RocknRoll hall of fame!
You just nailed it- I always get a dopa release after some JR. Plus, dear hall of shame-- Too many in the hall that did 5 years because of drugs/meanwhile JR has been upfront for 65 years!! Taking care of yourself is never considered vs the shooting star.
That's because like the mysterious young lady that has you snagged , she (he) shows a different part. What I call a "bad girl" no matter what moral code she lives by. I have never seen him so animated-
I'm pro-Trump, but I think he shd give credit to Oscar Brown, who wrote it, & Al Wilson, who had a 60's hit w/it, & to Johnny Rivers, who produced, & played guitar on it.
Jesus called out to his God and Father, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Matthew 27:46 & Mark 15:34. Jesus set the pattern for us today in these Last Days, 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Following Jesus fine example, we are to address our prayers to his God & Father, JEHOVAH & then end all prayers in Jesus name.
the filth are the ones that wrote the bible and conned people into being growthless fools looking to a fictional god thing to make them what they want to be . the god thing being fictional never helps people and the filth that pushes the bible continue to keep using and preying upon their naive fool followers . 2000 years of praying and people know nothing more about their origins or destinys but continue to pray to a god thing and count on it to save it from filthy low lifes . when in reality were the only ones that can defend ourselves !
This song is such a cautionary tale. People wlil do what's in their nature (what they are hardwired to do). Self awareness and spirituality are the only modification for negative tendencies.
Linda Nolan - actually Johnny did the song before Al. It was on Johnny's "And I Know You Wanna Dance" album (included "Secret Agent") which was released in 1966. I believe Al did his version in 1968.
+JGUIGNARD I believe Johnny Rivers produced Al Wilson's version, which is a cover of his own version (almost similar arrangements which really differ from Oscar Brown Jr 's original)
The song is about how women have a caring nature, and take in men who the rest of society has rejected because they are trouble. Later when the Snake (the troublesome man) betrays the woman, she is confused because she had thought that with love and compassion he would change. He then informs her that she knew he was a Snake from the start.
Oddly, I have never heard of this "hidden" song until I saw a clip on CNN news. CNN interviewed the original songwriter's daughters about the association between the late Mr. Oscar Brown Jr. (songwriter) and "#45".
I used to volunteer helping women ( some guys too; there are actually men whose relatives or caretakers beat them up, deny them food, verbally demean them, keep them "imprisoned," etc.) fill out Temporary Domestic Restraining Orders . It HORRIFIES me just how much most of my people's STORIES paralleled THIS SONG. C.H.
He enjoys this song so much, makes me wonder? Where did all this emotion come from? Maybe women should beware? I am sure any woman in the room will take him home in a minute.
My guess is that 90 % of you had never heard of "The Snake" until Pres. Trump recited it at his rallies. Now it's getting millions of TH-cam searches & everyone knows it's a great Al Wilson song from 50 yrs ago. God I feel old saying that because I was 23 at the time.
Amo a voz desse cara e o jeito dele cantar!❤😊
I love Johnny Rivers and his music ❤💞👍
This man could sing the phone book and I would love it . What a very talented man ❣️
Shirley, youre stepping on my turf again, please step aside! Lol
Shirley, you must be joking.
Agree.
We saw him many times in concert. Met him and he's one of the most nicest artist ever. Absolutely so underrated.
Really cute too!
One of the most underrated singer ever........he was really good
Agreed
He Is!!
He's Still with us
Absolutely agree.
He was amazing!!
I LOVE JOHNNY! He never gets old. His music, his sound, his energy, or his good looks.
That has always been my favorite song that Johnny Rivers sang and recorded. THE SNAKE.
no
Secret Agent Man
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He 79 n still handsome 😍 a guitar 🎸 genius
My sister and I listened to ou older brothers albums from Johnny Rivers albums which we loved same children. I always loved this song but as I got old I wondered it the song the snake was really a song as I never heard it until now by any artist! Thanks for posting ! Yes Johnny sang other people's songs but always made them hi own ! And poor side of town he wrote. And it's my favorite ! Yes he was a wonderful , sexy singer guitarist & songwriter and belongs in the RocknRoll hall of fame!
I love seeing Johnny being so playful as he imitates both the woman & the snake ! He always makes me smile!💓💓💓
Me too hes funny n makes me laugh . Hes good looking too. I'll take him but he's almost 80 in November 2021 n I'm 64
You just nailed it- I always get a dopa release after some JR. Plus, dear hall of shame-- Too many in the hall that did 5 years because of drugs/meanwhile JR has been upfront for 65 years!! Taking care of yourself is never considered vs the shooting star.
That's just real entertainment, and Johnny was great too!!
Everything he sings, I can't help but love.
That's because like the mysterious young lady that has you snagged , she (he) shows a different part. What I call a "bad girl" no matter what moral code she lives by. I have never seen him so animated-
Johnny Rivers, what an amazing performer and yes is still HANDSOME
This man can do any song justice
I LOVED Johnny Rivers!!! Secret Agent Man!
¡Genio!
Que grande Johnny Rivers!!!!
One of the best songs I've ever heard love it so much good old memories 🙂
Have known this song for quite a while as a fan of the great Johnny Rivers, just realized this is what PDJT is quoting. Awesome!
Has PDJT ever said which side he's on? The woman or the snake? He may be a secret snake supporter. hehe
@@huddyrj great point! that puts a lot of responsibility on the listener, to be discerning. that's the genius of the fable.
I'm pro-Trump, but I think he shd give credit to Oscar Brown, who wrote it, & Al Wilson, who had a 60's hit w/it, & to Johnny Rivers, who produced, & played guitar on it.
@@huddyrj No, fool, DJT quotes it to illustrate the mistake of open borders.
@@suraya1224 "whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire." Matthew 5:22.
I love the dancers, remind me of my teenage years, thank you for posting.
Eu amo o Johnny Rivers, um grande representante do Rock, voz inigualável.
I wonder if the girl on the left still have the same moves. 50 plus years ago.
Nobody else but Johnny could make a song about snake sound great.
Listen to Tony Joe White’s “Roosevelt and Ira Lee”.
My goodness! How dance moves have changed since then!
AWSOME!!!! 👍
THIS SONG IS SO FITTING IN 2021!
The Lord is coming to clean up the Filth in our suffering World! In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Jesus called out to his God and Father, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Matthew 27:46 & Mark 15:34. Jesus set the pattern for us today in these Last Days, 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Following Jesus fine example, we are to address our prayers to his God & Father, JEHOVAH & then end all prayers in Jesus name.
the filth are the ones that wrote the bible and conned people into being growthless fools looking to a fictional god thing to make them what they want to be . the god thing being fictional never helps people and the filth that pushes the bible continue to keep using and preying upon their naive fool followers . 2000 years of praying and people know nothing more about their origins or destinys but continue to pray to a god thing and count on it to save it from filthy low lifes . when in reality were the only ones that can defend ourselves !
Jon good health to you.still listening to you.
Love this song!!!!
I've heard this poem, but never heard it sung. Pretty good ,Johnny Stay well.❤
Oscar Brown Jr. originated this in 1963.
Superb performance.
This song is such a cautionary tale. People wlil do what's in their nature (what they are hardwired to do). Self awareness and spirituality are the only modification for negative tendencies.
I grew up in the mid 80s riding in an 18wheeler with my godfather listen to Johnny Rivers and all the other neay forgotten greats.
Really talented. It's really good hear him singing
awww Johnny I love you sooo much! And even though I know the "ending" I'd "take you in" in a heartbeat! 💖💙
ladies -- this is a cautionary tale set to music.
fun-tastic !! Johnny Rivers sings a song with a 2500 years old story from an ancient Greek wise man named Aesope !!!
+Gi Karadi more like -4 years from the posting, this was written by Trump.
#trump2016
+Gi Karadi
fablesofaesop.com/the-farmer-and-the-snake.html
The Farmer and The Snake, Aesop's Fables
xbon1:
Aesop inspired it and Oscar Brown wrote it,..dummy.
@@xbon1 It was used by Trump. Trump was comparing the refugees from the Middle East. The Islamic refugees. Trump probably knew the tale.
@@terryamaral3941 Mr orange seems to be an educated man !!
Great song
Jihnny Rivers!!!Amazing performer.So handsome.
Martha Hill he is handsome love him
❤24❤❤❤Big John still listening Blessed
❤❤❤❤❤🎵🎶🎼👏🤗🤗🤗. Muy buena versión.😍👂
Johnny is so great
What a performance
Sou fã,há muito tempo
Adoro este vídeo, ele está muito lindinho....
The girl in the left side was ripping it up!
+matt m
and well never get to know who that energizer bunny was
matt m---That she was. Wish the lighting was better to see all of them! Plus the one next to her was doing a pretty good job too! 😍
I wish I had that much energy!!!!
girls look so cute dancing. most guys just look stupid. jmo.
@@gikaradi8793 they did. ;-)
Bro was the embodiment of charisma
the best but so under rated.
Northern Soul Classic 😮
I love Johnny!
God bless our land. The ones our ancestors fought for us and intended us to have. Without the will and want of the world being imposed on us.
I love Johnny but Al Wilson kills it!
111Benzie:
They both kill it and play it nearly the same as well. :}
True Dat.
totally agree .. !!!
I heard it's his song. I'll have to hear it
Hands down. The beat on Al Wilson's drives along and doesn't let up. Love it. I like the horns on this mind.
Maravilhoso.
Hi johnny I need you guys again I love you happy Easter to you
Pres. T. just used this at his PA rally. Great moral of the story here.
Turns out that Trump was the snake!
@@normmacdonald4802 yep
I saw Johnny do this song in the late 60s.
SO ALWAYS IN THE GROOVE. FANTASTIC SINGER j Vincent Edwards
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FERA Pura ☮️🍷🍷🍷🍷👍
great !
So gorgeous
Never knew this version existed until now. I only knew the Al Wilson version.
best version, by far, is the original by the author, Oscar Brown Jr.
*29 January 2022 Conroe, TX Trump Rally brought me here!!*
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My favorite version on You Tube is by the Liverpool Five. It accentuates the double entendres and adds some humor too.
Linda Nolan - actually Johnny did the song before Al. It was on Johnny's "And I Know You Wanna Dance" album (included "Secret Agent") which was released in 1966. I believe Al did his version in 1968.
+JGUIGNARD I believe Johnny Rivers produced Al Wilson's version, which is a cover of his own version (almost similar arrangements which really differ from Oscar Brown Jr 's original)
The dancer on the far left is giving it her all.
A GO GO ERA in CLIMAX!!! oooooooooooooooH GREAT!!!
I bet each dancer burned about 1000 calories during that three minutes!
The song is about how women have a caring nature, and take in men who the rest of society has rejected because they are trouble. Later when the Snake (the troublesome man) betrays the woman, she is confused because she had thought that with love and compassion he would change. He then informs her that she knew he was a Snake from the start.
...weak interpretation...
Do you have a better interpretation?
anarki777:
Actually,it was inspired by Aesop's fable of "The Farmer and the Viper".
Perfect
Oddly, I have never heard of this "hidden" song until I saw a clip on CNN news. CNN interviewed the original songwriter's daughters about the association between the late Mr. Oscar Brown Jr. (songwriter) and "#45".
With the Legendary Rick Nelson/Wrecking Crew bassist, JOE OSBORN!!!!!
Very good
Hope to see you again at knuckleheads KC Mo !
Me just loved you Johnny river I love you sweetheart song you are sing
I used to volunteer helping women ( some guys too; there are actually men whose relatives or caretakers beat them up, deny them food, verbally demean them, keep them "imprisoned," etc.) fill out Temporary Domestic Restraining Orders . It HORRIFIES me just how much most of my people's STORIES paralleled THIS SONG. C.H.
the snake love those songs by Johnny rivers
Ann Robinson this is by Al Wilson...
It was written by Oscar Brown in 1963. Johnny Rivers produced the original sung by Al Wilson and later sang it himself.
JR sang it before Al Wilson, IIRC Al Wilson's single was 1968 & JR did it on "And I Know You Wanna Dance" in 1966
The Tazzman:
Yup,Johnny Rivers did it before Al Wilson did.
@@officialbritman8150 The first to record it was its writer, Oscar Brown Jr. in 1963.
LIVE!!!!!
Al Wilson blows him away 👍
NOT BY FAR IF WE HAND MR AL WILSON A GUITAR. APPRECIATE BOTH ARTISTS N VERSIONS🙏🎶🎸✨
Me just like that song you sing johnny
I heard it first from Trump that took me to Al Wilson which took me here can we get Shatner to do it?
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A cautionary tale ...
He enjoys this song so much, makes me wonder?
Where did all this emotion come from?
Maybe women should beware?
I am sure any woman in the room will take him home in a minute.
i had the same feeling like he had a dose of adderall . he is a perfect specimen. The teeth we got to see today lol
Karen Tidwell:
I'm one of those women who would take him home in a second. lol.
I hope y’all will reply to this love Johnny Rivers great singer good looking man do y’all know what television show this was?????????
I'd give a nickle for a moment with that dancer in the background on the left.
I think the girl on the far left has had a 6 pack of Red bull.
Shinx990---More like a 12 pack!
Didn't exist at that time :-)
CapitanoGUC Duh, you idiot
@@Tazzman225 cocaine exists forever, mate
Good one, Johnny Rivers. Lol.
One cool cat.
JONI RIVER
Written by Al Wilson who had the hit in 1966 on Johnny's Soul City Label.
Tom Jones needed to do a version of this song
That would makes o much sense and be sooo sooo good.
@@kresivarivkah612 I highly doubt 🧐 that clean out your ears he's also directing the band. Watch n listen
Trumps theme song...
The girl on the left steals the show.
My guess is that 90 % of you had never heard of "The Snake" until Pres. Trump recited it at his rallies. Now it's getting millions of TH-cam searches & everyone knows it's a great Al Wilson song from 50 yrs ago. God I feel old saying that because I was 23 at the time.
Except that Al Wilson was not the original. That was Oscar brown Jr. in 1963.
I came here because of POTUS
He broke your pea brain?
The original can be found on TH-cam. *By Oscar Brown Jr. in 1963.* And it had absolutely nothing to do with what Trump was talking about.
Who did it originally? Him or Al Wilson?
Can’t nobody do it like Al
Is that Elaine dancing on the left?
Damn TH-cam... You REALLY want me to see this hey?
iS THE WOMAN THE usa AND THE SNAKE ?? jb??
Not a patch on Al Wilsons
'The Snake' is a great song but fun fact: all snakes are carnivores, so the snake would not have consumed honey and milk.
C'mon. You know the snake is allegorical for a man's dick preying upon this sweet young thing.