"Well, I woke up this mornin' it was drizzlin' rain. Around the curve come a passenger train. Heard somebody yodelin' a hobo moan but Jimmy he's dead, he's been a long time gone." -Waylon Jennings "Waymore's Blues".
Dude this was a very needed video. He is too underrated/overlooked. An absolute legend. Us Americans owe a lot to him for his contributions to music. You should do one on Charlie Poole. He is another legendary character.
Love me some Jimmie Rogers! Good stuff, dude invented his own way of singing country music. And i try to introduce more people to his music, i just wish there were more high quality recordings.
Mobile and Ohio Railroad was were he started as a waterboy (the images displayed are from that companie). I don't know the others (if there where others)
He actually wasn't the first country artist, that distinction goes to Fiddlin' John Carson, who recorded in 1923 and in later years, fiddler Eck Robertson who had a recording in 1922 throughout later years, and before it all, Vernon Dalhart (real name Marion Slaughter), who had the first million selling record I want to say in 1927, but don't quote me exactly on that. He was actually an operatic singer who branched out into country music because that's what the country wanted to hear at the time.
A few small additions. Louis Armstrong, seen and heard here with Johnny Cash, also accompanied Jimmie Rodgers (with his wife Lil Armstrong-Hardin). Blue Yodel # 9. His famous "Blue Yodels" would never have existed without the Blues. Many lyrics and melodies came directly from the Blues of the African Americans he heard. This is underexposed. There are also negative elements: Rodgers was involved in Vaudeville for a while. True. But what is left out: also as a "black faced" singer (in the horrible Jim Crow tradition). Incidentally, sometimes also in a Hawaiian outfit (photos in “Jimmie the Kid” / Mike Paris & Chris Comber). Rodgers became nationally famous and had and has many followers. Also some contemporary African American Blues singers loved his music. But he was certainly not the only one whose music was partly based on black Blues. For instance: someone like Frank Hutchison (vocal & slide guitar) is not very much known, but his recordings are certainly no less impressive than those of Rodgers. Finally: good that attention is paid to the important Jimmie Rodgers. Important not only to Country music, but to American music in general.
Jerry lee lewis, the man who influenced the beatles, the stones, Tom Jones...and all the other people who know anything about music. Jerry idolized him
You may designate him "father of country music" ! Some would claim Vernon Dalhart (Prisoner Song) and I've read this before ! Mr Dalhart began his recording career on Ediison Cylinder records ! I think maybe that predates any of Jimmies recording
Though Jimmie was the second county singer to be recorded, he became known as the father of country music. However, country music in the US goes back to Scotland and Ireland, and God only knows how many centuries. It is 100% poor white music, although Ken Burns would have you believe there was a significant black influence. The truth is this music is as white as you can get. Yet, Ironically, the father of country music, J. Rodgers, sang almost pure black. It is hard to believe, but when you listen to Rodgers, you''re hearing some anonymous black man, whose style and music it really is---No one else, not even 'ol Hank shows the slightest black influence in their music.
How cool man. He is not talked about enough. Thanks for this one.
The late Henry young , the man responsible for the Jimmie Rodgers postage stamp would love this. Top class
There's so much great country music right now. There's a resurgence of authentic artists like Benjamin Tod, Colter Wall, and Vincent Neil Emerson.
"Well, I woke up this mornin' it was drizzlin' rain. Around the curve come a passenger train. Heard somebody yodelin' a hobo moan but Jimmy he's dead, he's been a long time gone."
-Waylon Jennings "Waymore's Blues".
Dude this was a very needed video. He is too underrated/overlooked. An absolute legend. Us Americans owe a lot to him for his contributions to music. You should do one on Charlie Poole. He is another legendary character.
Damn i love your video. Please keep on makin em!!!
Wonderful tribute vid! The first ‘rock star’ of America!!
He really was the first "rock star" when you think about it! He lived large and had a good time while the ride lasted.
You have my full attention for any subject. Your videos just keep getting better! ❤🍻
Thanks Eastern European voice over Dude. Excellent production. Love me some " Yodel No9".
Western European*- .You're Welcome!
@PunkTome My sorry.
Lovely little doc 🎸
Another great one! Thanx tomé.its a great moment for woodie guthrie.
I love that a man with an Eastern European accent is telling us about country music 😮
Thats awesome. He's got that Johnny Cash little guitar pic flick
You mean Johnny Cash got his 😉
Well done my friend
Thank you for the ride!
Nice tribute to such a legend.
Love this channel
You should do a video on Junior Barnard, one of the true pioneer/architect of rock n' roll guitar. Also, Bill Carlisle.
Rad Tome rad 🤘
Armstrong and Cash together is freaking awesome
Upcoming episodes Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings & Johnny Paycheck? 😇
Yes Jimmie Rogers & The Carter Family
Love me some Jimmie Rogers! Good stuff, dude invented his own way of singing country music. And i try to introduce more people to his music, i just wish there were more high quality recordings.
Granddaddy of Country Music..
Now do Woody Guthrie!
Lynyrd Skynyrd loved him. That's good enough for me.
How did yodeling from switzerland get into to usa country music ?
Swiss and Norwegian immigrants moving to Appalachia.
The 1 and only 🇺🇸👏👍💪🎸
Called "The Singing Brakeman" in his time. Thanks for acknowledging his railroad legacy...Now, which railroads did Jimmie work for?
Mobile and Ohio Railroad was were he started as a waterboy (the images displayed are from that companie). I don't know the others (if there where others)
He actually wasn't the first country artist, that distinction goes to Fiddlin' John Carson, who recorded in 1923 and in later years, fiddler Eck Robertson who had a recording in 1922 throughout later years, and before it all, Vernon Dalhart (real name Marion Slaughter), who had the first million selling record I want to say in 1927, but don't quote me exactly on that. He was actually an operatic singer who branched out into country music because that's what the country wanted to hear at the time.
A few small additions.
Louis Armstrong, seen and heard here with Johnny Cash, also accompanied Jimmie Rodgers (with his wife Lil Armstrong-Hardin). Blue Yodel # 9.
His famous "Blue Yodels" would never have existed without the Blues. Many lyrics and melodies came directly from the Blues of the African Americans he heard. This is underexposed.
There are also negative elements: Rodgers was involved in Vaudeville for a while. True. But what is left out: also as a "black faced" singer (in the horrible Jim Crow tradition). Incidentally, sometimes also in a Hawaiian outfit (photos in “Jimmie the Kid” / Mike Paris & Chris Comber).
Rodgers became nationally famous and had and has many followers. Also some contemporary African American Blues singers loved his music. But he was certainly not the only one whose music was partly based on black Blues. For instance: someone like Frank Hutchison (vocal & slide guitar) is not very much known, but his recordings are certainly no less impressive than those of Rodgers.
Finally: good that attention is paid to the important Jimmie Rodgers. Important not only to Country music, but to American music in general.
Tome what happened to the country for punks video?
No one man invented county
Jerry lee lewis, the man who influenced the beatles, the stones, Tom Jones...and all the other people who know anything about music. Jerry idolized him
Nice
George Harrison cite him as one of his favorites.
Song name please at 2:23 , great video!
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You may designate him "father of country music" ! Some would claim Vernon Dalhart (Prisoner Song) and I've read this before ! Mr Dalhart began his recording career on Ediison Cylinder records ! I think maybe that predates any of Jimmies recording
It's actually "brakeman".
Though Jimmie was the second county singer to be recorded, he became known as the father of country music. However, country music in the US goes back to Scotland and Ireland, and God only knows how many centuries. It is 100% poor white music, although Ken Burns would have you believe there was a significant black influence. The truth is this music is as white as you can get. Yet, Ironically, the father of country music, J. Rodgers, sang almost pure black. It is hard to believe, but when you listen to Rodgers, you''re hearing some anonymous black man, whose style and music it really is---No one else, not even 'ol Hank shows the slightest black influence in their music.
blame him for the s$%t
So this is who to blame...
Haha. Im from Bama so I hear ya. Its Why I got into punk and metal I believe lol