Another fun song from Jerry Jeff is Up Against The Wall Red Neck Mother which was written by Ray Wylie Hubbard who is another artist I’m sure y’all will love.
The original country outlaw singer, founder of the Austin music scene, and the man who befriended Jimmy Buffett and helped him get started. Famous for Mr Bojangles!!!
“Mr. Bojangles" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker. You MUST hear Nitty Gritty Dirt Band cover this song, it’s phenomenal
Jerry Jeff Walker is best known for "Mr. Bojangles". On one occasion, Walker came across a homeless man playing "Mr. Bojangles" and gave him all the money he had on him. Walker passed away in October 2020 at the age of 78. R.I.P.
Agreed, and Jesus loves you and died for you, repent of your sins and confess he is God and you will have eternal happiness. We all struggle in this world but we have eternal happiness awaiting us. God bless
This is kinda an inside joke. "This Guy" refers to Guy Clark, Who wrote some of hs songs. The "nun" that called him up was Gary P. Nunn, a band member who also had a recording career.
Jerry Jeff was a national treasure known as the "Gypsy Songman", and I was blessed to see him perform several times back in the 70s. Without reading all the comments below, I'm sure someone has already mentioned that he wrote and first recorded "Mr. Bojangles". There are a lot of great ones on this particular album (Ridin' High), but you may want to check out "Jaded Lover" (a personal favorite). Thanks so much for reacting to this one.
This is the music I listened to in 70s with the country craze that went along with the movie Urban Cowboy and line dancing... Waylon, Willie, Merle, Jerry Jeff, Bobby, Hank Jr., Kris, David Allan Coe...and so on. Jerry Jeff is the best and yes, he performed out in Luckenbach as well as the Gruene Dance Hall.
I’ve already commented on this reaction, thinking about JJW rekindled a memory. I took my mom and dad to see JJW back in 1975 at the Austin Opry House. My dad would have been 60 and he fussed and cussed at me for the next 30 years about how loud it was. He quit at that point after dementia started to set in. We got him a little portable CD Player and a few CDs. He listened to it all day long and #1 on his playlist was JJW’s Greatest Hits. It seems I wasn’t pissin in the wind all those years after all 😊
I actually saw Jerry Jeff perform in 1979 at Astroworld in Houston. One of my favorite songs by him is Sangria Wine. You can hear his name referenced in the Luckenbach, Texas song. Jerry Jeff's train songs.
Jerry Jeff! ❤ Gozo country music. Notorious for his excessive alcohol consumption in his early career. So many good songs from the man. If you like Jerry Jeff, you need to listen to Robert Earl Keen.
I saw Jerry Jeff a number of times. My favorite was when he was touring in support of his 1977 double album A Man Must Carry On. I really enjoyed the years David Bromberg was his guitar player.
Ive never heard this one. Definitely a drinking song! Walker had a hit in 1972 with, ironically, a song he did not write. "LA Freeway" (written by Guy Clark) was a great song that contributed to the growing country-rock genre at the time. I love that old tune & Walker's voice was perfect for it. Yes, his song, Mr Bojangles, was released by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970. They had a big top-40 hit with it (it reached #9 on US chart). Rightly so as they honored Walker well with their beautiful harmonies and rhythm. Blessings ❤
My favorite song by Jerry Jeff is "Desperados Waiting for a Train." Also, on Jerry Jeff's album "Viva Terlingua" is a song sung and written by Gary P. Nunn, "London Homesick Blues."
You have just found one of the real characters of music. Jerry Jeff and his friends were a bunch of supreme songwriters. Jerry Jeff was also known to party pretty hard so there are a lot of stories out there about him.
JJW is one of my favorite artists from the 70’s. You should check out London Homesick Blues, Getting By, and Up Against the Wall Red-Neck Mother. I have been enjoying your reviews.
Jerry Jeff sang Guy Clark's "My Favorite Picture of You" for Guy's 70th birthday celebration album. Of all the JJW performances I've seen, that is my favorite.
I have every album Jerry Jeff Walker ever made. The man has songs that will make you laugh, make you cry, and teach you the mysteries of life. Thank You.
Love it. There are a couple of references in this song to “That Old Time Feeling” by JJW’s old time friend, Guy Clark. Guy was a true jewel of a songwriter, check him out.
Guy Clark was among the top 2 or 3 Texas songwriters in my opinion. Maybe the best. Y’all should check out a funny one by him…..Homegrown Tomatoes. It’s a hoot.
We used to got to a small country bar every weekend. The place didn't have a dance floor, as much as it was a dance everywhere. In the booths, on the tables, on the bar (this was the 70's, good looking girls could dance on the bar) and on the floor, if you happened to be standing on it. The house band played this song every night. They would wait until the crowd was worked up and calling for it. When they sang, everyone in the place would sing along with the chorus. Well, not so much sing, as yell as loud as they could. I'm sure it sounded like a bunch of drunks yelling, but we thought our singing was perfect. Anyone walking by would stop in and sing along. But the place was always to crowded so they would end up singing out on the sidewalk and/or street. Damn, good memories.
My mom had this album when I was a kid, and my friends and I played this song a lot..... In the liner notes for the album he said the "Guy" and the "Nunn" he mentioned in the verses were Guy Clark and Gary P. Nunn.
Jerry Jeff is so great, but an out of the main stream character that never got as much attention. He introduced Jimmy Buffett to Key West, which is another long story, but just a gypsy song man that just did his own thing and was pretty content with who he was and what he had. Check out "L.A. Freeway". I'm a little bias because I'm from LA, but one of his biggest songs, that I love.
Greetings from Austin Texas! I spent the night in Jerry Jeff's guest one night with an artist friend of mine by the name of cp Vaughn. Got up the next day and had lunch with Jerry Jeff in the main house. That was quite a treat.
I met and interviewed one of your unknowns, Donnie Fritz, when I was just starting out as a reporter. He was a songwriter, Kris Kristofferson's regular keyboard player and had minor parts in some movies. I first heard this song sung by one of my older, very cleancut friends on a church bus en route to an evening of carpet golf.
Her was born in New York but made his way to Texas via Nashville. We went to see him almost every year when he would play at Greune Dance Hall. Always a great show. His is missed. You two should check out Mr. Bojangles. Thanks for sharing this one!
Love this song. As a kid my favorite song was CHUCK BERRY's song "My Ding-a-Ling". I know there are all kinds of meanings to it, but my body may be 55 but I have the mind of a 10 year old so listening to this song just makes me giggle.
You've already done Sammy Davis Jr.'s version of Jerry Jeff's song "Mr. Bojangles", but JJW's version is worth hearing, too. He has a lot of fun songs, too.
As others have said ... Jerry Jeff is most known for the song Mr. Bojangles ... it's been covered by David Bromberg, NGDB, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Frankie Lane, Harry Nilson, Sammy David, Jr., Nina Simone and others .... the 1st recorded version however was by Allen W. Damron . That being said... Jerry Jeff toured with David Bromberg for 2 years, after which David recorded THE iconic version in which David stops in the middle to tell the origin story ... the voice, the lyrics and, even the guitar strings, saturate you taking the listener on tour thru a range of emotions ...so bitter sweet, makes you laugh, makes you cry and the last minute and a half instrumental that the song closes with continues to tell the story instrumentally tugging at one's heartstrings all the way. DB is a wonderful artist in his own right with many other memorable songs. BTW, JJW didn't just "run into the guy", he shared a cell with him. Every dog owner is gonna get a bit choked upon this one.... if yours is sitting under your desk or laying on the rug behind you ... don't make eye contact .....
People are recommending Mr. Bojangles. Several good covers, but the must hear is David Bromberg's. David toured and played with Jerry Jeff for a while. He tells the the story (or a story) of how he came to write the song. His performance is very poignant as well. Also, Bromberg himself is worth diving into. Comedy, blues, ballads.
In "Luchenbach, Texas", do you remember hearing Waylon and Willie sing about 'Jerry Jeff train songs' ? "Desperadoes Waiting For A Train" is the song they're referring to
Funky Donnie Fritts aka The Leanin' Man From Alabam' was a member of Kris Kristofferson's band (keyboards)for over 40 years, a popular session musician, songwriter and actor(mostly in movies with Kris). John Prine described him as "When he stood up straight, he leaned off to one side". Billy Swan is a country singer, who had a big hit with "I Can Help".
His song "Desperados Waiting For a Train" is on the Highwayman album. He also wrote "Trashy Women" which was done by Confederate Railroad. I know you did Sammy Davis Jr.'s cover of "Mr. Bojangles" but you should hear the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band original.
Love some Jerry Jeff. His album Viva Terlingua is one of my favorite albums by any artist. The songs on it, Getting By, and Sangria Wine, are worth a listen. Jim Stafford played the song you mentioned in the video. Check out his song Cow Patty.
My favourite Jerry Jeff song is 'Ramblin'. Scramblin'' . It might now be suitable for this day's sensibilities but it is hilarious. Saw him in 1975 at the Rivoli on Yonge Street in Toronto when he was dodging the draft. Great show.
Before going solo JJW was a member of the group Circus Maximus. Their beautiful song “The Wind” was a staple of the very early FM rock stations. Worth checking out
Great song by Gonzo Jerry Jeff…several references in it to his buddy Guy Clark, the ‘guy’ he called up about song lyrics. Guy wrote and sung the song ‘That Old Time Feeling’ referenced here!
In the first verse, he’s referencing calling up Guy Clark for the words to “Old Time Feeling” which Guy wrote. “And that old time feeling comes sneaking down the hall, like an old grey cat in winter, keeping close to the wall.”
I heard this when I was Young ( the saying) I heard So many sayings when I was Young Jerry Jeff Walker Ray Wylie Hubbard David Alan Cole etc.... Songs that made you smile
another great singer/songwriter along the lines of john prine... jjw, best known for mr bojangles...and amongst his other great songs, ramblin scramblin...thanks for this video...keep on keeping on..
I love to see you guys react to the band called "XTC" a British band from the 80iets college band, listen to the song "senses working overtime " look forward to your next reaction, love you guys.
Those guys got a mention because Jerry Jeff was friends with all those guys and they hung out together back in the day. Like a lot of songs from back then, they came about when the fellas were sitting around getting a load on and making stuff up as they went. Jay and Amber I am going to leave you 3 links. The 1st is to a song you will find fun and was recorded by Bobby Bare and written by Shel Silverstein who was a fantastic writer and humorist. He also wrote Marie Laveau and A Boy Named Sue. This one is called The Winner. The other 2 links kinda go together. The 1st one (link #2) is Jerry Jeff and a friend telling a story about the friend came to write the song Red Neck Mothers. The 2nd one is a performance of the song. I really think you guys will get a laugh out of all 3 links. Enjoy!!! 1) The Winner - th-cam.com/video/rvyHiFdacQE/w-d-xo.html 2) Ray Wylie Hubbard story of Red Neck Mothers - th-cam.com/video/E24C4NY0ga8/w-d-xo.html 3) Jerry Jeff sings Red Neck Mother - th-cam.com/video/L25xkZntMdM/w-d-xo.html
I believe the song contains references to cohorts that aren't so obvious. "The time i called this guy..." Guy Clark. "This nun called me up..." Gary P. Nunn.
I was just gonna say that, looked to see if anyone had beat me to it. My mom had this album when I was a kid, and my friends and I played this song a lot..... In the liner notes for the album he said the "Guy" and the "Nunn" in the verses were these two
Oh my gosh, did you ever take me back in time! Flashback of college day with a bunch of impaired students at a kegger, singing this song at the top of our lungs. Lol. Thanks for the laugh.
This is Golden-glad you got to Jerry Jeff Walker, not as well know as Willie and Waylon and the boys but every bit as important to outlaw country. “Trashy Women” was one of his best songs. It charted but not in the top ten, however Confederate Railroad recorded the song and had a huge hit with it. Stick around for more outlaw music-I don’t think you’ve done anything from Billy Joe Shaver have you? You should do “I’m Gonna Live Forever.” He even made a music video of that song in his older years. It’s good stuff. Willie Nelson did a great song with Kid Rock more than 20 years ago called “Last Stand in Open Country.” That’s a must do. By the way, if ya get back to AC/DC, make sure ya check out “Ride On.”
'We Are The World' has a 2010 version to help Haiti, after the earthquake. Would love to see you guys react to it! They had 80+ singers this time around, which is nearly double what they had in 1985! They definitely made it their own, while respecting the original. Would love to see your reaction to it! Love you guys!
Lucky enough to see him perform in small Biloxi casino venues, one show before smart phones, one after. Gracious showman, he became the master of the selfie photo-bomber. RIP.
Up Against the Wall Red neck Mother, just a fun song fro back in the day. Being from Texas, I gotta do JJW. Original Outlaw. Helped many others in the biz. Thanks for the smile.
JJW was a great guy and entertainer "sangria wine", "up against the wall" are a must listen to, alone with anything from "Viva Terlingua" album/CD/8track.
Jerry Jeff Walker was part of a band in the 60’s called “Circus Maximus”. They did a great song called “The Wind” out there on TH-cam. Really good song.
Billie Swan and Donnie Fritz were members of Kris Kristoffersen's band. I think you've done Billie Swan's "I Can Help". From pictues I've seen they and John Prine and Guy Clark and Ray Wylie Hubbard were all 70s songwriters and artists who hung out together when they could
I know you did Bobby Bare “Marie Laveau” please check out another great story telling song by him called “The Winner” I think you’ll absolutely love it!
Nice...!!! Suggestion: Melissa Manchester "You Should Hear How She Talks About You"... Tight drum pocket by Pocaro..Lead guitar by Lukather...Laborial on bass....won a Grammy....
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Another fun song from Jerry Jeff is Up Against The Wall Red Neck Mother which was written by Ray Wylie Hubbard who is another artist I’m sure y’all will love.
Hubbard's "Screw You, We're From Texas" is a fun must listen.
The original country outlaw singer, founder of the Austin music scene, and the man who befriended Jimmy Buffett and helped him get started. Famous for Mr Bojangles!!!
I thought Sammy Davis Jr was the original for Mr Bojangles
“Mr. Bojangles" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker. You MUST hear Nitty Gritty Dirt Band cover this song, it’s phenomenal
The David Bromberg version is the best
If my memory serves me right Sammy Davis,Jr sung "Mr. Bojangles too.
Jim Staffords rendition will make you cry.❤
JJW's version is the best.
It's said that the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band version made Nixon cry when he heard about the dog.
Jerry Jeff Walker is best known for "Mr. Bojangles". On one occasion, Walker came across a homeless man playing "Mr. Bojangles" and gave him all the money he had on him. Walker passed away in October 2020 at the age of 78. R.I.P.
Agreed, and Jesus loves you and died for you, repent of your sins and confess he is God and you will have eternal happiness. We all struggle in this world but we have eternal happiness awaiting us. God bless
This is kinda an inside joke. "This Guy" refers to Guy Clark, Who wrote some of hs songs. The "nun" that called him up was Gary P. Nunn, a band member who also had a recording career.
Aren''t you glad you've got the musical background to appreciate the Dylan joke?? How fun to watch you get it!!
Jerry Jeff was a national treasure known as the "Gypsy Songman", and I was blessed to see him perform several times back in the 70s. Without reading all the comments below, I'm sure someone has already mentioned that he wrote and first recorded "Mr. Bojangles".
There are a lot of great ones on this particular album (Ridin' High), but you may want to check out "Jaded Lover" (a personal favorite).
Thanks so much for reacting to this one.
This is the music I listened to in 70s with the country craze that went along with the movie Urban Cowboy and line dancing... Waylon, Willie, Merle, Jerry Jeff, Bobby, Hank Jr., Kris, David Allan Coe...and so on. Jerry Jeff is the best and yes, he performed out in Luckenbach as well as the Gruene Dance Hall.
JerryJeff trivia.......He is mentioned in Waylon & Willies song "Luckenbach Texas"
I’ve already commented on this reaction, thinking about JJW rekindled a memory. I took my mom and dad to see JJW back in 1975 at the Austin Opry House. My dad would have been 60 and he fussed and cussed at me for the next 30 years about how loud it was. He quit at that point after dementia started to set in. We got him a little portable CD Player and a few CDs. He listened to it all day long and #1 on his playlist was JJW’s Greatest Hits. It seems I wasn’t pissin in the wind all those years after all 😊
I actually saw Jerry Jeff perform in 1979 at Astroworld in Houston. One of my favorite songs by him is Sangria Wine. You can hear his name referenced in the Luckenbach, Texas song. Jerry Jeff's train songs.
Another great one by Jerry Jeff is " Up Against The Wall Red Neck Mother".
ray wylie hubbard wrote that one, it's great seeing react'ers finally getting into this stuff, this is the good stuff
♥ His album "Viva Terlingua" is the absolute best! I wore out two of those LPs in the 70s. Gonzo outlaw country for sure! ♥
Jerry Jeff! ❤ Gozo country music. Notorious for his excessive alcohol consumption in his early career. So many good songs from the man. If you like Jerry Jeff, you need to listen to Robert Earl Keen.
I saw Jerry Jeff a number of times. My favorite was when he was touring in support of his 1977 double album A Man Must Carry On. I really enjoyed the years David Bromberg was his guitar player.
Ive never heard this one. Definitely a drinking song!
Walker had a hit in 1972 with, ironically, a song he did not write. "LA Freeway" (written by Guy Clark) was a great song that contributed to the growing country-rock genre at the time. I love that old tune & Walker's voice was perfect for it.
Yes, his song, Mr Bojangles, was released by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970. They had a big top-40 hit with it (it reached #9 on US chart). Rightly so as they honored Walker well with their beautiful harmonies and rhythm.
Blessings ❤
Jerry Jeff was part of 'Outlaw' Country. Luckenbach, TX. ☮💜🎶
My favorite song by Jerry Jeff is "Desperados Waiting for a Train." Also, on Jerry Jeff's album "Viva Terlingua" is a song sung and written by Gary P. Nunn, "London Homesick Blues."
“Desperados” is a cover written by Guy Clark
I wanna go home with the armadilla
I'll substantiate the rumor that the English sense of humor is dryer than the Texas sand
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You can put up your dukes,
and you can bet your boots,
that I'm leavin' just as fast as I can.
You have just found one of the real characters of music. Jerry Jeff and his friends were a bunch of supreme songwriters. Jerry Jeff was also known to party pretty hard so there are a lot of stories out there about him.
Jerry Jeff Walker was great live! Best drinking music ever!
JJW is one of my favorite artists from the 70’s. You should check out London Homesick Blues, Getting By, and Up Against the Wall Red-Neck Mother. I have been enjoying your reviews.
How about "I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight". Great song.
"Desperados Waiting For A Train" and "Wheels".
Jerry Jeff sang Guy Clark's "My Favorite Picture of You" for Guy's 70th birthday celebration album. Of all the JJW performances I've seen, that is my favorite.
I have every album Jerry Jeff Walker ever made. The man has songs that will make you laugh, make you cry, and teach you the mysteries of life. Thank
You.
Jerry Jeff Walker! I have that very album. Love him. You guys should check out Jerry Jeff’s “Jaded Lover” if you haven’t already. ❤️✌🏻🎶
Love it. There are a couple of references in this song to “That Old Time Feeling” by JJW’s old time friend, Guy Clark. Guy was a true jewel of a songwriter, check him out.
Guy Clark and his song The Dublin Blues
Guy Clark was among the top 2 or 3 Texas songwriters in my opinion. Maybe the best. Y’all should check out a funny one by him…..Homegrown Tomatoes. It’s a hoot.
I love Guy Clark’s song writing. Met him and he signed my guitar.
Cool person. He and Verlon.
If you like this song please listen to John Prine’s song “Dear Abbey” or another song by him “Christmas In Prison” both are my favorites
They would love Dear Abby!
I would love it too! First song my husband sang to me!
We used to got to a small country bar every weekend. The place didn't have a dance floor, as much as it was a dance everywhere. In the booths, on the tables, on the bar (this was the 70's, good looking girls could dance on the bar) and on the floor, if you happened to be standing on it. The house band played this song every night. They would wait until the crowd was worked up and calling for it. When they sang, everyone in the place would sing along with the chorus. Well, not so much sing, as yell as loud as they could. I'm sure it sounded like a bunch of drunks yelling, but we thought our singing was perfect. Anyone walking by would stop in and sing along. But the place was always to crowded so they would end up singing out on the sidewalk and/or street. Damn, good memories.
My mom had this album when I was a kid, and my friends and I played this song a lot.....
In the liner notes for the album he said the "Guy" and the "Nunn" he mentioned in the verses were Guy Clark and Gary P. Nunn.
Jerry Jeff is so great, but an out of the main stream character that never got as much attention. He introduced Jimmy Buffett to Key West, which is another long story, but just a gypsy song man that just did his own thing and was pretty content with who he was and what he had. Check out "L.A. Freeway". I'm a little bias because I'm from LA, but one of his biggest songs, that I love.
Greetings from Austin Texas! I spent the night in Jerry Jeff's guest one night with an artist friend of mine by the name of cp Vaughn. Got up the next day and had lunch with Jerry Jeff in the main house. That was quite a treat.
I met and interviewed one of your unknowns, Donnie Fritz, when I was just starting out as a reporter. He was a songwriter, Kris Kristofferson's regular keyboard player and had minor parts in some movies. I first heard this song sung by one of my older, very cleancut friends on a church bus en route to an evening of carpet golf.
Next up,, Ray Stevens song "I am my own grandpa".
My dad introduced me to Jerry Jeff Walker. He was a great artist.
Getting by is his best. And desperados waiting for the train will have you in tears. Little bird is a good one. Another cosmic cowboy
Her was born in New York but made his way to Texas via Nashville. We went to see him almost every year when he would play at Greune Dance Hall. Always a great show. His is missed. You two should check out Mr. Bojangles. Thanks for sharing this one!
Ramblin scramblin is a funny one from Jerry Jeff.
Also, Ween has a song called whippin my d*** in the wind that is pretty awesome
One of dads favourite sayings. 😂that and “son, if you had any brains you’d be on the floor playin with them”
Love this song. As a kid my favorite song was CHUCK BERRY's song "My Ding-a-Ling". I know there are all kinds of meanings to it, but my body may be 55 but I have the mind of a 10 year old so listening to this song just makes me giggle.
Billy Sawn had the hit "I Can Help" in 1974.
Don't know who Donny Fritz is.
*Swan
You've already done Sammy Davis Jr.'s version of Jerry Jeff's song "Mr. Bojangles", but JJW's version is worth hearing, too. He has a lot of fun songs, too.
The best version by far is Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
As others have said ... Jerry Jeff is most known for the song Mr. Bojangles ... it's been covered by David Bromberg, NGDB, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Frankie Lane, Harry Nilson, Sammy David, Jr., Nina Simone and others .... the 1st recorded version however was by Allen W. Damron .
That being said... Jerry Jeff toured with David Bromberg for 2 years, after which David recorded THE iconic version in which David stops in the middle to tell the origin story ... the voice, the lyrics and, even the guitar strings, saturate you taking the listener on tour thru a range of emotions ...so bitter sweet, makes you laugh, makes you cry and the last minute and a half instrumental that the song closes with continues to tell the story instrumentally tugging at one's heartstrings all the way.
DB is a wonderful artist in his own right with many other memorable songs. BTW, JJW didn't just "run into the guy", he shared a cell with him.
Every dog owner is gonna get a bit choked upon this one.... if yours is sitting under your desk or laying on the rug behind you ... don't make eye contact .....
People are recommending Mr. Bojangles. Several good covers, but the must hear is David Bromberg's. David toured and played with Jerry Jeff for a while. He tells the the story (or a story) of how he came to write the song. His performance is very poignant as well. Also, Bromberg himself is worth diving into. Comedy, blues, ballads.
Indeed. I got into JJW through David Bromberg who also recorded with Dylan as well.
I saw David a few times in the 70s. He was great.
Just to be clear JJW wrote "Mr Bojangles" not David Bromberg.
In "Luchenbach, Texas", do you remember hearing Waylon and Willie sing about 'Jerry Jeff train songs' ?
"Desperadoes Waiting For A Train" is the song they're referring to
Funky Donnie Fritts aka The Leanin' Man From Alabam' was a member of Kris Kristofferson's band (keyboards)for over 40 years, a popular session musician, songwriter and actor(mostly in movies with Kris). John Prine described him as "When he stood up straight, he leaned off to one side". Billy Swan is a country singer, who had a big hit with "I Can Help".
One of his very best is desperado waiting for a train
Thanks for visiting JJW. He was my all time favorite. Check out the entire Viva Terlingua album.
How about Jim Stafford's, I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes?
The ultimate beer drinking song! The 70’s were great! At least what I remember.
U remember reacting to "Luckenbach Texas"??? This is the same 'Jerry Jeff' that Willie is referring to when he says "And Jerry Jeff's train songs..."
Jerry Jeff was mentioned by Willie Nelson in Luchenbach Texas
OMG now you're getting into my corner of the record store.
His song "Desperados Waiting For a Train" is on the Highwayman album.
He also wrote "Trashy Women" which was done by Confederate Railroad.
I know you did Sammy Davis Jr.'s cover of "Mr. Bojangles" but you should hear the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band original.
Pissin in the wind just sounds so strenuous.
Love some Jerry Jeff. His album Viva Terlingua is one of my favorite albums by any artist. The songs on it, Getting By, and Sangria Wine, are worth a listen.
Jim Stafford played the song you mentioned in the video. Check out his song Cow Patty.
My favourite Jerry Jeff song is 'Ramblin'. Scramblin'' . It might now be suitable for this day's sensibilities but it is hilarious. Saw him in 1975 at the Rivoli on Yonge Street in Toronto when he was dodging the draft. Great show.
Before going solo JJW was a member of the group Circus Maximus. Their beautiful song “The Wind” was a staple of the very early FM rock stations.
Worth checking out
I posted a similar message. Really great song. Bob Bruno was the lead vocalist
Bob went the jazzy route… JJW the country route
Great song by Gonzo Jerry Jeff…several references in it to his buddy Guy Clark, the ‘guy’ he called up about song lyrics. Guy wrote and sung the song ‘That Old Time Feeling’ referenced here!
In the first verse, he’s referencing calling up Guy Clark for the words to “Old Time Feeling” which Guy wrote.
“And that old time feeling comes sneaking down the hall, like an old grey cat in winter, keeping close to the wall.”
Listen to Guy’s version.
I heard this when I was Young
( the saying)
I heard So many sayings when I was Young
Jerry Jeff Walker Ray Wylie Hubbard David Alan Cole etc....
Songs that made you smile
another great singer/songwriter along the lines of john prine... jjw, best known for mr bojangles...and amongst his other great songs, ramblin scramblin...thanks for this video...keep on keeping on..
To me it sounds like he is pissed in the wind, let alone just pissin in the wind 🤣😂 LMFAO
He was part of THE OUTLAW COUNTRY GROUPS AND SONG WRITERS
Good ol Jerry Jeff. Thanks for this one
Pissin in the wind is like think about it before you do it and don't waste your time
Another country “Outlaw”. He is referenced in Waylon Jennings in “Luckenbach Texas”.
I love to see you guys react to the band called "XTC" a British band from the 80iets college band, listen to the song "senses working overtime " look forward to your next reaction, love you guys.
Almost every one of my coaches at one time or another!!!😂(we sometimes really screwed up!!😩). Great choice!!!
he was doing a kris krisofferson imperanation in the beginning of the song. kris does a dedication when he does his song “The Pilgrim”
Never heard this. Cute :) I read in Comments he did Mr Bojangles...THATS a great song!!
dang, y'all are getting into the good stuff now, he references Guy Clark's Old Time Feeling..you're on the right path!
Those guys got a mention because Jerry Jeff was friends with all those guys and they hung out together back in the day. Like a lot of songs from back then, they came about when the fellas were sitting around getting a load on and making stuff up as they went. Jay and Amber I am going to leave you 3 links. The 1st is to a song you will find fun and was recorded by Bobby Bare and written by Shel Silverstein who was a fantastic writer and humorist. He also wrote Marie Laveau and A Boy Named Sue. This one is called The Winner. The other 2 links kinda go together. The 1st one (link #2) is Jerry Jeff and a friend telling a story about the friend came to write the song Red Neck Mothers. The 2nd one is a performance of the song. I really think you guys will get a laugh out of all 3 links. Enjoy!!! 1) The Winner - th-cam.com/video/rvyHiFdacQE/w-d-xo.html 2) Ray Wylie Hubbard story of Red Neck Mothers - th-cam.com/video/E24C4NY0ga8/w-d-xo.html 3) Jerry Jeff sings Red Neck Mother - th-cam.com/video/L25xkZntMdM/w-d-xo.html
You were talking about Wildwood Weed by Jim Stafford. Jim Stafford did a great medley cover of one of Jerry Jeff’s most famous songs Mr Bojangles.
Bee gees "somebody to love" Claudine Clark "party lights"
I believe the song contains references to cohorts that aren't so obvious. "The time i called this guy..." Guy Clark. "This nun called me up..." Gary P. Nunn.
I was just gonna say that, looked to see if anyone had beat me to it. My mom had this album when I was a kid, and my friends and I played this song a lot..... In the liner notes for the album he said the "Guy" and the "Nunn" in the verses were these two
For another comic record try Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian by John Prine.
Oh my gosh, did you ever take me back in time! Flashback of college day with a bunch of impaired students at a kegger, singing this song at the top of our lungs. Lol. Thanks for the laugh.
This is Golden-glad you got to Jerry Jeff Walker, not as well know as Willie and Waylon and the boys but every bit as important to outlaw country. “Trashy Women” was one of his best songs. It charted but not in the top ten, however Confederate Railroad recorded the song and had a huge hit with it.
Stick around for more outlaw music-I don’t think you’ve done anything from Billy Joe Shaver have you? You should do “I’m Gonna Live Forever.” He even made a music video of that song in his older years. It’s good stuff. Willie Nelson did a great song with Kid Rock more than 20 years ago called “Last Stand in Open Country.” That’s a must do.
By the way, if ya get back to AC/DC, make sure ya check out “Ride On.”
'We Are The World' has a 2010 version to help Haiti, after the earthquake. Would love to see you guys react to it! They had 80+ singers this time around, which is nearly double what they had in 1985! They definitely made it their own, while respecting the original. Would love to see your reaction to it! Love you guys!
Pick up truck song and Mr Bojangles were his 2 most famous tunes.
Love me some Jerry Jeff, saw him multiple times when I was in college in the 1970s in Lexington Ky, great times
Lucky enough to see him perform in small Biloxi casino venues, one show before smart phones, one after. Gracious showman, he became the master of the selfie photo-bomber. RIP.
Up Against the Wall Red neck Mother, just a fun song fro back in the day. Being from Texas, I gotta do JJW. Original Outlaw. Helped many others in the biz. Thanks for the smile.
Another humorous country tune you have to give a listen to is Mac Davis - Hard to be humble
You also must do his cover of Guy Clark's "LA Freeway". The best version "everrrrr..."
The live version from A Man Must Carry On
Jim Stafford. Wildwood Flower..singin, naked on the windmill
I used to watch hos show Texas Connection on TNN back in the day
JJW was a great guy and entertainer "sangria wine", "up against the wall" are a must listen to, alone with anything from "Viva Terlingua" album/CD/8track.
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Have you guys done a group call Breathe! They had two hits call How can I fall and a song call Hands to Heaven! I am sure you will enjoy them!
I always liked Jerry Jeff
Jerry Jeff Walker was part of a band in the 60’s called “Circus Maximus”. They did a great song called “The Wind” out there on TH-cam. Really good song.
JerryJeff was a friend and I miss him. His version of “My Buddy “ is my song of remembrance
Billie Swan and Donnie Fritz were members of Kris Kristoffersen's band. I think you've done Billie Swan's "I Can Help". From pictues I've seen they and John Prine and Guy Clark and Ray Wylie Hubbard were all 70s songwriters and artists who hung out together when they could
Another song with a similar vibe is Piss Up A Rope by Ween (from their Country-Music-influenced album).
Here in Texas we have our own music Texas red dirt he was one of the original
I know you did Bobby Bare “Marie Laveau” please check out another great story telling song by him called “The Winner” I think you’ll absolutely love it!
Nice...!!! Suggestion: Melissa Manchester "You Should Hear How She Talks About You"... Tight drum pocket by Pocaro..Lead guitar by Lukather...Laborial on bass....won a Grammy....
Loving ya'll are getting into some Texas music!
Please do Ray Stevens - "The Streak"
Yes, another vote for this.
I love this guy...one of his best is "I Got Boats to Build". Not sure who wrote it but as a retired 70 year old..it hits true.