I had a friend who was a guitar tech for Judd . Micheal opened . I was really sick at the time when i went to the concert. This man allowed me to rest in his trailer. How many entertainers would do that.
I met Michael in Deadwood South Dakota at Bullucks Hotel. He and Jim Salstrom did a little duet concert in the basement. I bought a cassette of each performer. Fell in love with Ponies. Now I sing it on many occasions when playing for the right crowd… usually a cowboy venue. His music will not be forgotten.
This is a lovely video, images and song. I hope that anyone who REALLY identifies with it will pick up the phone and call their Senators and U.S. Representative and ask that our country not allow the slaughter of our wild horses, which is being considered now by the Bureau of Land Management. Then ask them to cosponsor H.R.113 in the House and S.1706 in the Senate to prevent the export of any of our horses for slaughter. THAT would be a fitting tribute to Michael Johnson!
PoLytnin You are very welcome! I am just grateful that he has fans here on TH-cam...well deserved, for sure. Thanks so much for listening to this one :)) Jim
Thank you so much for watching, listening and for leaving your very nice comments Heather. I'm so happy you liked it! Hoping that your week is a wonderful one! Jim
Ponies Michael Johnson Album: Wings Somewhere out on the prairie Is the greatest cowboy that's ever been And when he lays his hands upon the ponies They shudder with an understanding skin And he says "Ponies, now ponies, don't you worry I have not come to steal your fire away I want to fly with you across the sunrise Discover what begins each shining day" When the storm clouds in the west are quickly gathering The ponies they run wildly before it rains You'll see their sleek dark bodies brightly gleaming You'll know the fire is flying through their brains And he says "Ponies, now ponies, don't you worry I have not come to steal your fire away I want to fly with you across the sunrise Discover what begins each shining day"
I had a friend who was a guitar tech for Judd . Micheal opened . I was really sick at the time when i went to the concert. This man allowed me to rest in his trailer. How many entertainers would do that.
I met Michael in Deadwood South Dakota at Bullucks Hotel. He and Jim Salstrom did a little duet concert in the basement. I bought a cassette of each performer. Fell in love with Ponies. Now I sing it on many occasions when playing for the right crowd… usually a cowboy venue. His music will not be forgotten.
Great story of Michael! 💕🎼💕
The original & absolute best version of Ponies....thnx MJ
Juist about the best singer/performer ever! RIP MJ. Had the fortune of meeting him in the Black Hills of SD where he had many friends!
Such an amazing and powerful song!
When Michael would perform this you could hear a pin drop. Even solo it was powerful and touching.
My dad used to sing this to my sister and I growing up. Miss him everyday. Thanks for this
I know how you feel, lost my dad over 20 years ago and my mom little over 1 year ago and miss and think of them every passing day
Perfect images to go with this song, Jim. I love Micheal Johnson's music. I've always thought he deserved more recognition than he got.
John
I agree 100% john. I love his music too. Thank you so much for watching, listening and commenting!
Jim
Give me wings and just enjoy
Agreed!
Great song. Still have it on vinyl from the 80's.
+Mark Holman Great song, for sure. Thanks so much for listening!
Jim
Michael hit #26 in Billboard, 8-8-87. Thanx, Jim, for postin' it. Have a great rest of the week!
Dave Wollenberg You are very welcome. A great song by a great artist who deserved a lot more attention. Thanks so much for your comments!
Jim
Nipstersongs1 Couldn't agree more.
@@Nipstersongs1 Songwriting credit goes to Jeff Bullock for this one. Michael would be quick to credit Jeff for this fine song.
Love this song and Michael.
This is a lovely video, images and song. I hope that anyone who REALLY identifies with it will pick up the phone and call their Senators and U.S. Representative and ask that our country not allow the slaughter of our wild horses, which is being considered now by the Bureau of Land Management. Then ask them to cosponsor H.R.113 in the House and S.1706 in the Senate to prevent the export of any of our horses for slaughter. THAT would be a fitting tribute to Michael Johnson!
AMEN, thank you.
never understood why he didn't get more attention. "when he lays his hands upon the ponies they shudder with an understanding skin"
It's a wonderful performance, but Jeff Bullock wrote this song. He deserves some credit, too. 🖖🏻
Beautiful production of a beautiful song!
Thanks so much for watching it!
Jim
Amazing song. 😪❤
I also couldn't agree more. I'm the only person I know that knows anything about Michael Johnson. How is that possible? Thank you so much for posting!
PoLytnin You are very welcome! I am just grateful that he has fans here on TH-cam...well deserved, for sure. Thanks so much for listening to this one :))
Jim
Been a fan from way back. ...saw him live in minot at the college
Gorgeous song and gorgeous video, Jim! Thanks for sharing, this was a day brightener! Hope your week is off to a great start :))
Thank you so much for watching, listening and for leaving your very nice comments Heather. I'm so happy you liked it! Hoping that your week is a wonderful one!
Jim
"Discover what begins each shinning day"
Ponies
Michael Johnson
Album: Wings
Somewhere out on the prairie
Is the greatest cowboy that's ever been
And when he lays his hands upon the ponies
They shudder with an understanding skin
And he says "Ponies, now ponies, don't you worry
I have not come to steal your fire away
I want to fly with you across the sunrise
Discover what begins each shining day"
When the storm clouds in the west are quickly gathering
The ponies they run wildly before it rains
You'll see their sleek dark bodies brightly gleaming
You'll know the fire is flying through their brains
And he says "Ponies, now ponies, don't you worry
I have not come to steal your fire away
I want to fly with you across the sunrise
Discover what begins each shining day"
I don't mean bring bad news michael died in 2017