I played a recording session with Sleepy & Capt. Jackie Lee Williams back in maybe 1982?? I had already heard Sleepy live a few times. I don't know what ever happened with those songs. There was a single release that was on some jukeboxes in MA & NH back then.
This is the title tune of one of the albums Sleepy made for Boston's Rounder label. I was there the day he wheeled from Massachusetts to New York for the show. He was driving a vintage 1950s Caddy. Sleepy LaBeef Larger Than Life, Twice as Loud and A Non Stop, Great Entertainer.
He's a staple at the Hey Hey in Columbus, OH. Met him several times there and he signed all 13 albums that I had of his. Then saw him again at the Green Bay Rockabilly Fests twice.
What a super guy. I walked into a show with my wife and he was standing outside (Twist & Shout, Bethesda, MD). I asked him to play Waltz Across Texas for me and my bride and he opened up with it on his next set.
I never thought Conan was funny but dammit, he gave airtime to music acts that would never get on TV otherwise. I saw Sleepy in NYC about ten years ago. Great show. Sat and chatted with him before the gig. What a nice man.
Did a double album set with Sleepy at Blue Jay Studio in Carlisle Mass for Rounder Records circa 1980. Can't remember the name of the album or the exact years, but I do remember some of the players. Russel Keyes on Bass Bobby Keyes on rhythm guitar, drummer was good, can't remember his name, me on keys. Great session.
Actually met him today in a local music store/pawnshop I go to. I was looking over guitars and he asked if I was a picker. We talked guitars and then he mentioned playing with Elvis and Carl Perkins. I THOUGHT I knew who it was, but wasn't sure. Then I got his card! Totally cool guy and really enjoyed talking with him.
Cazwell, yes, this was at the Hey Hey Bar & Grill! He's been coming here for 20+ years. This show was special, as his family (about 9 strong) drove up from Arkansas to surprise him. His wife Linda read some of the birthday congratulatory letters & emails. Adding to the fun, he had quite a few of us to sit in throughout the night.
An American Master. He gave a show on Tuesday, (his 75th birthday), and was as powerful, exciting, and entertaining as ever. Tom Jones' new cover of Strange Things suffers in comparison.
I wouldn't know how to categorize a voice but I do remember Peter Guralnick writing that Sleepy Label was the only basso profundo in the history of Rock 'n Roll. I do know that when you walked into a bar where Sleepy was playing that voice would hit you like a tsunami, and it was BIG!
Hey folks, check this song on his original recordig by 'Sister' Rosetta Tharpe, or a more jumpin' version by british Ottilie Patterson & Chris Barber Jazzband...it sounds more rock and roll than this.
Sleepy for Ever.!!🙏👍👍
He’s great…he played our bar in Wichita, back in the early 80’s!
"Hand clapping, foot-stomping gospel", well said. Sleepy, thanks for all the great music and times.
Sleepy rocks! I played with him almost 20 yrs....
I played a recording session with Sleepy & Capt. Jackie Lee Williams back in maybe 1982?? I had already heard Sleepy live a few times. I don't know what ever happened with those songs. There was a single release that was on some jukeboxes in MA & NH back then.
You did a great job playing with Sleepy, Jerry!
@ Thanks Bill!
We were listening to this and Hal still thinks you are great drummer. Love and miss Sleepy.
Were you in his band, at The Spot?
May his memory be a blessing...
This is the title tune of one of the albums Sleepy made for Boston's Rounder label. I was there the day he wheeled from Massachusetts to New York for the show. He was driving a vintage 1950s Caddy. Sleepy LaBeef Larger Than Life, Twice as Loud and A Non Stop, Great Entertainer.
He's a staple at the Hey Hey in Columbus, OH. Met him several times there and he signed all 13 albums that I had of his. Then saw him again at the Green Bay Rockabilly Fests twice.
What a super guy. I walked into a show with my wife and he was standing outside (Twist & Shout, Bethesda, MD). I asked him to play Waltz Across Texas for me and my bride and he opened up with it on his next set.
He played Tennessee Waltz for a lady friend of mine at the Hillbilly Ranch, Boston, 1978.
Sleepy was the greatest!
We watched this Conan interview with Sleepy.... my husband used to play with Sleepy too. Great performance!
I played guitar with Sleepy in 19997 G0tta l0ve the good ol Rockabilly King!!
played with him 3 days straight ages ago in tokyo at opening or anniversary of opening of hard rock cafe, had a great time. great guy
RIP Sleepy! Such a great tune.
I never thought Conan was funny but dammit, he gave airtime to music acts that would never get on TV otherwise. I saw Sleepy in NYC about ten years ago. Great show. Sat and chatted with him before the gig. What a nice man.
This is one of the greatest things I've ever seen. That is all.
LOVE watching this video. Hope to see Sleepy in Columbus in 2 days!
Did a double album set with Sleepy at Blue Jay Studio in Carlisle Mass for Rounder Records circa 1980. Can't remember the name of the album or the exact years, but I do remember some of the players. Russel Keyes on Bass Bobby Keyes on rhythm guitar, drummer was good, can't remember his name, me on keys. Great session.
Actually met him today in a local music store/pawnshop I go to. I was looking over guitars and he asked if I was a picker. We talked guitars and then he mentioned playing with Elvis and Carl Perkins. I THOUGHT I knew who it was, but wasn't sure. Then I got his card! Totally cool guy and really enjoyed talking with him.
Killer rip Sleepy
Cazwell, yes, this was at the Hey Hey Bar & Grill! He's been coming here for 20+ years.
This show was special, as his family (about 9 strong) drove up from Arkansas to surprise him. His wife Linda read some of the birthday congratulatory letters & emails. Adding to the fun, he had quite a few of us to sit in throughout the night.
The band is really digging this. Stay gold, Sleepy.
Goosebumps music. RiP Sleepy.
One of the Greatest!
Wish he had this on an album somewhere. Great version of this song.
Rockn roll sleepy hell yeah
Real Gentle Giant ..who could play guitar and bogie-woogie!
El mejor
Conan really knows music too, I doubt Sleepy was a random guest they invited.
Back in the day when there was real live music on TV......
bravo.............
Thi6 Man. Gave me My Debute At THEE Casin0
Dudly
Wow that tracking bar. I forgot about that.
RIP legend
An American Master. He gave a show on Tuesday, (his 75th birthday), and was as powerful, exciting, and entertaining as ever.
Tom Jones' new cover of Strange Things suffers in comparison.
An operatic baritone.....rare for a rockabilly singer.
I wouldn't know how to categorize a voice but I do remember Peter Guralnick writing that Sleepy Label was the only basso profundo in the history of Rock 'n Roll.
I do know that when you walked into a bar where Sleepy was playing that voice would hit you like a tsunami, and it was BIG!
@john9944 he really does
@mzim144659 At the HeyHey? Delta cancelled our flight at the last moment!
and hey, ain't that Ron Levy on the 88s? Sho nuff is!
I would love to find out what happened to his son Paul, I met them 33 years ago.
mrfunone Paul passed away, great friend and musician.
Hey folks, check this song on his original recordig by 'Sister' Rosetta Tharpe, or a more jumpin' version by british Ottilie Patterson & Chris Barber Jazzband...it sounds more rock and roll than this.
Not surprising--he's known as The Human Jukebox, and knows some 6,000 songs.
What about the drummer ? :)
Mighty Max Weinberg!
Well Sleepy stole The Boss's drummer. Max looks happy.
Aguante sister rosetta tharpe
Screw Elvis, Sleepy's the King!!!
Dave Navarro is his rhythm guitarist!
Cash's version is far better.
Sleepy rockin the house!!! Still sounds terrific... thanks for posting!!