This song was so perfect for me when I was 17 on the poor side of town and trying to find a girl. It said it all for me. Great song. He should definitely be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
He is NOT in the Rock and Roll hall of fame !!! What are they thinking. Singer, song writer, producer, Grammy winner, etc. 17 hits in Billboard 100, Number 1 billboard hit, Poor Side of Town !! . Also, his songs have been used in movies and TV series. What else do you have to do ????????
I could not believe he's not in the rockn'roll Hall of Fame. That place is a joke. There are so many people not in and some of the people in who are a joke. Pisses me off every year they induct. I'll never go there.
TheAnitam3 OMG. FOR sure Johnny, AND Connie surely should be!! What , the last one had '80s and even '90's groups nominated?? How ridiculous!! Who the hell decides the nominations? Idiots. Where can we vote!!!?
When I look at all the great talented artists NOT in the hall of fame realized it is just a joke. Very little to do with actual rock and roll artists more of an ego trip for the founder. Why I've never visited it.
Can't believe another year has passed - Hope we can get a "Few" more concerts with Johnny - I'd fly from Australia - please post if anyone hears of a concert.
YA RIGHT BUT STILL PLAYING EVERYONE ELSES SONGS "MR COVER" AS WE CALL HIM IN THE BUSINESS OH WELL ,I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO KEEP THE OLDIES OF EVERYONE ELSE ALIVE
Love you, Johnny, since 1964, when I was a senior at Glendora High, Glendora, California. I miss you so much. God Bless and keep you. You are my favorite forever. Praise God we are still alive.
Gwag I agree. When you ignore musicians like Johnny Rivers and groups like The Union Gap, Classics IV, Grass Roots and countless others something is wrong with the R/R Hall of Shame.
Mr. Rivers came on board ship , the USS Yorktown CVS 10, back in 1966 , off the coast of Vietnam , He and Miss Ann Margret, great show , great Americans in my book. thank you, for caring
I was in the USMC 72 to 76 and i walked into the Whiskey a Go Go club in LA one weekend and there he was playing and singing, i have been a fan of his ever since. He is great !!!!
I had the wonderful pleasure of seeing Johnny Rivers perform twice, once at the Alaska State Fair in the early 1980's and again in 2020-21 at the IP casino in D'Iberville, MS. He is a great performer! Sweet voice and pure class. He's should be in the RR Hall of Fame immediately.
Well....I guess I just got old and feeble or something.....but I cannot watch this without totally breaking down in tears!!!! Maybe because I lost my high school sweetheart to another in high school.....maybe its the medication I'm on......who knows.But when I watch it.....I have to be ready for a total meltdown and tissues!!!!! You still sound incredible Johnny.....and look amazing. Thanks for the great music....lyrics.....and all the memories.Love you.
We are observing the best of the best on here from the 60's, we will never see the likes of them in our lifetime again, so glad I was old enough to appreciate these great humble muscians such as Mr Rivers, just raw and talented.
You're 10 years late my friend, this simple masterpiece was released in 1966, then Johnny was the house band after he opened the "Whiskey a' GoGo", in January 64. I'm not trying to correct you friend, just thought you'd like to know and it makes what you wrote even more amazing. Cheers !
Wow. Makes me remember love in the 60's. Sometimes running to and other times running away from it. At 70, love that I have memories and songs and singers that bring them right back.
I saw Johnny in 1985 in 100 degree heat on Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas. He was his own lead guitarist and didn't miss a like, playing or vocally. A true musician.
Johnny comes almost every year to a casino on the Texas/Oklahoma state line. I've seen him several times and can't get enough. If you ever have the chance to see him, DO IT! He truly does sound like he always did. This is the first time I've ever seen him with backup singers, though. I love it because the backups were such a big part of his overall sound.
I'm 59 and been a fan my whole life. I got hooked from my aunt (rip). I don't think I want anything more than to see him live singing my all time favorite song. (Along with Baby I need your Lovín) Perhaps after my 3 yr honor college student graduates. It's tuff being a single mom. LOL. Hold on Johnny I'm on the way! (God willin) I live in Virginia. Sorry to get carried away. He does that to me! ☺️
@@anytimejammin-eva: Aww, well you definitely need to see him then. Any fan as big as you really does need to see him perform live. I wasn’t exaggerating…he DOES still sound great…just like he always has! It’s an amazing thing. He also still looks great!
🎼Those are some of the best chords there!! Pretty 🙌guitar solos! He is just such an awesome singer with incredible talent. 🫶The band and backing vocals are super sweet!🎶
So very talented. He deserves lots of awards. Love his voice. Great songs too. So easy to sing along with them. His music brings back happy memories for me love his music forever❤
Just saw him Saturday night he still does a wonderful show, I don't know why he isn't in the rock and roll hall of fame I have loved his music for as long as I can remember
Johnny look out! your hair is lavender! oh, it's the lights, whew! that's good then. ya sound great after all these years and have a sense of humor! lovely!
The first Girl I ever loved was with me when this song was out - I love her till this day !! but she went to the guy on the poor side of town. Little does he Know we still see each other . Purely platonic - but I got the last laugh ..
Just saw him December 1 2018 he sure still has it wonderful musician for a 76 year old does a wonderful show and every time I have seen him he has never failed to take time for autographs
I bet that nobody under 65 even knows who he is. Glad that l stumbled on to this video. Also glad to see him up there still doing his thing. A real trip down memory lane!
I do. I was 10 when I heard "Poor Side of Town," and it caught my attention. I love it to this day. Johnny's voice is distinctive and he's still handsome.
I've always liked Johnny Rivers. It's a shame I did not know that he was still performing. He deserves more notoriety since he is indeed a great performer. And wow for his age he is fantastic and looks great. Like Steve Crosno in El Paso used to say....the great Juan Rios ladies and gentlemen. Great ob Johnny. Thank you for your songs .
Love this guy...always will since those 60' days. Saved my life I guess just listening to someone who could project a mode, a feeling, such emotion. he got me over really bad times and I still hear you...Thank You for that.
This song was so perfect for me when I was 17 on the poor side of town and trying to find a girl. It said it all for me. Great song. He should definitely be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Perfect to me now...I am 68 😊
Please get him in the Hall of Fame!
77 yrs. old and sounds better than ever. A true icon.
...like Paul McCartney, still singing.
... Johnny looks good.
He just turned 80, on November 7, 2022! 🦂
Aww yes he is fantastic.
This guy is one of the rare talents who can sing live the same as studio recording.
Same thing with Lou Gramm of Foreigner..he sang just as great live in concert as on his studio albums.😊❤🎉
His voice is still as silky as it was in the 1960s. A great musician and a damn charming man. ❤️
He is NOT in the Rock and Roll hall of fame !!! What are they thinking. Singer, song writer, producer, Grammy winner, etc. 17 hits in Billboard 100, Number 1 billboard hit, Poor Side of Town !! . Also, his songs have been used in movies and TV series. What else do you have to do ????????
😢 He has nothing to do with not being in the HOF. Its just the very Stupid people that make that decision to keep him out. Therefore he IS in the HOF.
Agreed 100%
Agreed 💯!
THE most agregious exception!
I could not believe he's not in the rockn'roll Hall of Fame. That place is a joke. There are so many people not in and some of the people in who are a joke. Pisses me off every year they induct. I'll never go there.
Johnny Rivers should already be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The fact that he isn't is lame.
They have to induct all the hip hop and rap "artists" first, no space for a real artist.
Same reason as Neil Sedaka and Connie Francis aren't. She was one of the top-selling females of 50's.
I know how they are they will wait till Johnny is gone
So many have never received Grammys either. For that simple reason I never watch the Grammy Awards.
TheAnitam3 OMG. FOR sure Johnny, AND Connie surely should be!! What , the last one had '80s and even '90's groups nominated?? How ridiculous!! Who the hell decides the nominations? Idiots. Where can we vote!!!?
He needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He sounds just like he always has. Have always loved his music.
Johnny should be in the Hall of Fame. His an awesome voice has great songs , it's a shame
When I look at all the great talented artists NOT in the hall of fame realized it is just a joke. Very little to do with actual rock and roll artists more of an ego trip for the founder. Why I've never visited it.
93 khj Los Angeles. That was Johnny Rivers on a million dollar weekend.. the real Don Steele
After all these year's he still sounds great he's Italian from Louisiana !!
The first time I saw a picture of him I was shocked to see he was not black.
Can't believe another year has passed - Hope we can get a "Few" more concerts with Johnny - I'd fly from Australia - please post if anyone hears of a concert.
TO ALL OF US WHO LOVE JOHNNY HE IS IN THE HALL OF FAME #1
Wow, he's still so good fifty years later!
Johnny has such a unique voice. I'll be so sorry someday when he's gone. I was so lucky to be alive during his time.
This cat was born in 1942........not too many 75 years olds around sounding like this. Awesome.
An unsung legend whose talent ranks at the top of rock/roll...Because Johnny Rivers is rock and Roll!!Fin a!Thanks for the Music!
51 years later! And he's still superb. Unbelievable.
Still playing all his own leads and a voice that hasnt aged a bit. Amazing
YA RIGHT BUT STILL PLAYING EVERYONE ELSES SONGS "MR COVER" AS WE CALL HIM IN THE BUSINESS OH WELL ,I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO KEEP THE OLDIES OF EVERYONE ELSE ALIVE
he has had a lot of practice.
He’s not playing lead here.
@@tennissir1986 he played some lead. He's a good guitarist.
@@tennissir1986 not all
Love you, Johnny, since 1964, when I was a senior at Glendora High, Glendora, California. I miss you so much. God Bless and keep you. You are my favorite forever. Praise God we are still alive.
The man is looking at 80 years old and still sounds incredible. He is a true freak of nature.
He’s Too Damn Good for the hall of fame....
Gwag I agree. When you ignore musicians like Johnny Rivers and groups like The Union Gap, Classics IV, Grass Roots and countless others something is wrong with the R/R Hall of Shame.
Too damn right, pal..! This is It ! A great legend still alive among us..God is good...
That's " The Hall Of Shame "
Mr. Rivers came on board ship , the USS Yorktown CVS 10, back in 1966 , off the coast of Vietnam , He and Miss Ann Margret, great show , great Americans in my book. thank you, for caring
Buzz Izard
My brother was on the USS Yorktown in 66 or 67.
Amen Brother’s & Sisters👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🍺🍺
What a treat!
D. Blank Miss Ann especially! 😂
God bless and keep you and your family.
Johnny sounds just like he did in the 60s..what a talent!!💖💐🌠🎊
I was in the USMC 72 to 76 and i walked into the Whiskey a Go Go club in LA one weekend and there he was playing and singing, i have been a fan of his ever since. He is great !!!!
Thomas Huteson thank you for your service sir. happy labor day, I've loved Johnny since a kid in the early 80s. thanks mom. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thomas Huteson He used to open for The Doors at the Whisky when they were the house band, as well as Buffalo Springfield
Thank you for your service. I was in the USMC 80 82. I wish I'd been able to walk in some when I get to see him in person he has a great voice.
@Jerry Rogers No they arent. Amoeba records LA...on line amoeba berkeley, san francisco still record stores around. Dont live nearby? Call em
@Jerry Rogers hope you find what youre looking for. Heck if I could I would share what I have w ya
A great, unique voice. Very underated
I had the wonderful pleasure of seeing Johnny Rivers perform twice, once at the Alaska State Fair in the early 1980's and again in 2020-21 at the IP casino in D'Iberville, MS. He is a great performer! Sweet voice and pure class. He's should be in the RR Hall of Fame immediately.
Man, he can still sing. Smooth.
What an incredible artist. Love Johnny Rivers.
Johnny Rivers, I listen at night when reminiscing, thank you.
He still has a beautiful voice after 50 years! Rivers belongs in the Hall of Fame!! Johnny was ribbed. Good band and excellent drummer!! 🙏♾️♾️🙏
The VOICE is still the same. Lots of memories of growing up in the 60's.
What a legend, deserves to be in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame!
Well....I guess I just got old and feeble or something.....but I cannot watch this without totally breaking down in tears!!!! Maybe because I lost my high school sweetheart to another in high school.....maybe its the medication I'm on......who knows.But when I watch it.....I have to be ready for a total meltdown and tissues!!!!! You still sound incredible Johnny.....and look amazing. Thanks for the great music....lyrics.....and all the memories.Love you.
Dear friend, I am sorry about your bad memories ! We all have a heart break haven't we ? Thank you for your visit. Have a great week.
I'm in love - He can sing to me any time..
I've always loved listening to Johnny, what a great voice!❤😎👍
Looking and sounding absolutely fantastic
We are observing the best of the best on here from the 60's, we will never see the likes of them in our lifetime again, so glad I was old enough to appreciate these great humble muscians such as Mr Rivers, just raw and talented.
Wow! Great to see him still playing! And still performing like that! He looks great.
Johnny River should be in the Hall of Fame! I saw him about 10 years ago in Las Vegas. He signed my LP album cover.
Still has the sweetest voice.
He sounds great and he's 77 Wow!;;
My mama loved this song. She went to heaven a year ago this month. This performance was amazing!!!!
So amazing, he doesn't look his age at all. Still an awesome voice and performer. Thanks for posting a magic clip.
He can take others songs and make them great, but there's no one who can top his voice! He can make you melt.
not bad at all for a mid 70s man Johnny has taken care of him self.great legend.
He's a vegetarian...🙂
You're 10 years late my friend, this simple masterpiece was released in 1966, then Johnny was the house band after he opened the "Whiskey a' GoGo", in January 64.
I'm not trying to correct you friend, just thought you'd like to know and it makes what you wrote even more amazing.
Cheers !
@@moondawg3693 I think he may have meant that Johnny, born in November 1942, was in his mid-70's when this performance took place.
God did it
@@twocandycains How do you know Johnny Rivers is a vegetarian?
Love him and his music brings back great memories❤️🙏🏻☮️🇺🇸
Wow. Makes me remember love in the 60's. Sometimes running to and other times running away from it. At 70, love that I have memories and songs and singers that bring them right back.
Love his voice so much since my teenage
Years ❤️
Johnny Rivers is the BEST EVER ! ♥️🇺🇸
Should be in the Hall. He made Whiskey Go Go the hot spot back in the 60's & never stopped
good god, the music of my childhood--beyond nostalgic.
Rivers was sadly overlooked. Really a great musician and singer!
Johnny Rivers and he has The Waters backing him up. Awesome 👏🏼 ❤.
Lets add another 3 years Tim - Johnny - We care - Happy 80th Birthday.
I saw Johnny in 1985 in 100 degree heat on Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas. He was his own lead guitarist and didn't miss a like, playing or vocally. A true musician.
He probably didn't miss a lick either!
Johnny comes almost every year to a casino on the Texas/Oklahoma state line. I've seen him several times and can't get enough. If you ever have the chance to see him, DO IT! He truly does sound like he always did. This is the first time I've ever seen him with backup singers, though. I love it because the backups were such a big part of his overall sound.
I'm 59 and been a fan my whole life. I got hooked from my aunt (rip).
I don't think I want anything more than to see him live singing my all time favorite song. (Along with Baby I need your Lovín)
Perhaps after my 3 yr honor college student graduates. It's tuff being a single mom. LOL.
Hold on Johnny I'm on the way! (God willin) I live in Virginia.
Sorry to get carried away. He does that to me! ☺️
@@anytimejammin-eva: Aww, well you definitely need to see him then. Any fan as big as you really does need to see him perform live. I wasn’t exaggerating…he DOES still sound great…just like he always has! It’s an amazing thing. He also still looks great!
@@martyfivars971: Winstar casino.
Greatness!
🎼Those are some of the best chords there!! Pretty 🙌guitar solos! He is just such an awesome singer with incredible talent. 🫶The band and backing vocals are super sweet!🎶
Two and a half years ago when this was recorded, he was 74 years old....I hope I sound that good when I'm 74.
Do you now?
I hope im ALIVE at 74.
not just paintings are works of art, definitely this one is and should be a work of art
Amazing how just a few notes can take you back to memories of times and places that stir your soul. Thanks Johnny! You still got it!!
I grew up in the 70's and 80's, love Johnny Rivers!
I knew Johnny could sing but I was not aware =he was such a good guitar player.
Thanks for posting. On my bucket list to see him live.
Listen to this from 66 and then recently. No difference. That's a rarity. Extraordinary.
This song elevated Johnny to a world class musician/singer/songwriter!
An unsung rock and roll hero..
...nice to see an older performer who had ‘It’...never lost ‘It’, ...isn’t bragging about being’It’...and who performs with style.
Seen Johnny twice in person..!! Unforgettable nights of music..!!
Always loved Rivers. He still looks great and sounds great !!!
So very talented. He deserves lots of awards. Love his voice. Great songs too. So easy to sing along with them. His music brings back happy memories for me love his music forever❤
The greatest unknown Greatness in the music world.
J.rivers is in the blues hall,of fame.this,man is a great performer.he,'ll never be left out.rock on bro.
Still one of the best southern vocalists and greatest guitar players ever!
wow almost 80 and still doin it, one of the best rockers ever
Just saw him Saturday night he still does a wonderful show, I don't know why he isn't in the rock and roll hall of fame I have loved his music for as long as I can remember
Love, love listening to him
Truly an icon, legend. ... should be in the RRHF...... hand's down. .
I have always been a fan of Johnny Rivers love his music.
Johnny look out! your hair is lavender! oh, it's the lights, whew! that's good then. ya sound great after all these years and have a sense of humor! lovely!
My favorite song
Love this song and guitar sound love your rivers.
The first Girl I ever loved was with me when this song was out - I love her till this day !! but she went to the guy on the poor side of town.
Little does he Know we still see each other . Purely platonic - but I got the last laugh ..
His voice is as good as ever...
Great Singer/Songwriter ! Had a chance to interview a few years ago.
Someone get this man into the hall of fame!!
Johnny Rivers is bad ass!!! I love his live at the Whiskey A Go Go albums they are the shit!
Johnny still has a golden voice and good guitar licks. i wonder if the current bands will be able to do that in 50 plus years. The real deal1
Unique vocal style made him one-of-a-kind. Great songs too.
Just saw him December 1 2018 he sure still has it wonderful musician for a 76 year old does a wonderful show and every time I have seen him he has never failed to take time for autographs
Enjoyed listening to Johnny Rivers in grammar school, still enjoy listening to him singing in 2022. 😀 👏👏
Love to hear him sing Slow Dancing Swaying to the Music.
Brings back great memories on the road in the 70's. I got us all busted in Atlanta LOL !! Johnny wouldn't bail us out hahahaha.
Johnny looks and sounds wonderful!
My favorite song from my senior year of high school R&R Hall of Shame!
I bet that nobody under 65 even knows who he is. Glad that l stumbled on to this video. Also glad to see him up there still doing his thing. A real trip down memory lane!
I do. I was 10 when I heard "Poor Side of Town," and it caught my attention. I love it to this day. Johnny's voice is distinctive and he's still handsome.
Always loved this amazing man, his voice and his amazing good looks. Still has it all. ❤👍
I've always liked Johnny Rivers. It's a shame I did not know that he was still performing. He deserves more notoriety since he is indeed a great performer. And wow for his age he is fantastic and looks great. Like Steve Crosno in El Paso used to say....the great Juan Rios ladies and gentlemen. Great ob Johnny. Thank you for your songs .
Really enjoyed the throwback. No auto tune and studio mixing.
I had such a crush on him. Still as handsome as ever!
My all time favorite song and singer!
Beautiful Live Version ! Just as if he sang this for the first time !!
Love this guy...always will since those 60' days. Saved my life I guess just listening to someone who could project a mode, a feeling, such emotion. he got me over really bad times and I still hear you...Thank You for that.