It's time for Doug Kershaw to be added to the country Music hall of fame !!!!!!!!!!! One of the greatest of all time , his music has been to the moon and back , Yes it was his music that was the first to be broadcast from the moon < The name of that song was Louisiana Man . Come on folks he has been on ever country network in the country and on ever country music show in this country . Everyone was eager to get Doug Kershaw on their show and you can't listen to him play without wanting to dance or just tap your toes lol LOVE YOU MR> DOUG KERSHAW < !!
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If you never saw Doug Kershaw in concert, you have absolutely NO IDEA what you've missed!!! BEST fiddle player ever & a great guy, too!!! Met him at the Minnesota State Fair & saw him 3 other times. NEVER disappointed!!! 😁
I was a big fan of his in early 70s. In about 1979 or 80 he came to Kansas City to perform at the summer Music in the Parks program.my husband & I took our two kids & lawn chairs. He was performing in the small deck of a little travel trailer (of course being Doug Kershaw I'm sure he Cajun danced on & off of it the whole program). Can't tell you how many fiddle strings that wild Cajun broke but music was super from the first link of the bow to the last Cajun yell! I'm now 83 & still watch his videos on my phone. What an entertainer!!! Thank you Doug for all the years of happiness you brought!
To this day, Doug Kershaw remains largely underappreciated as a songwriter, fiddler (among many other instruments), and in overall coolness. Amazing performer.
+sportspenguin Doug Kershaw headlines the National Fiddler Hall of Fame Gala as he is inducted Sat., April 9, 2016 at Memorial Hall, Independence KS! Great showman and Cajun classic!! Y'all come honor Doug!! www.nationalfiddlerhalloffame.org
+eadg1111 I made the trip from Ohio and witnessed him being inducted.. 80 years old and can still play that fiddle and carry on like he was 21 ... It was well worth the trip...
I think back in 1968? On the Johnny Cash show, when Doug Kershaw, appeared as a guest, Johnny Cash, (whom I was also VERY FORTUITOUS), to meet, said that Doug Kershaw, was a virtuoso, of twenty eight, other instruments. To include the guitar, concertina, mandolin, the autoharp the dobro, and others, but the fiddle was his favorite instrument.
@@matocinstinalittlebeargarv5716 The "Spanish Moss" album dropped in 1970 and by 1973 he was on the Flip Wilson Show and all those variety shows...His version of 'Orange Blossom Special' is most peoples' favorite version of that era and everyone did that one.
I grew up in Gueydan, Louisiana in the 50s-60s. Rusty and Doug Kershaw were on the radio allthe time. They were from a really small place called teal ridge La. My grand ma said we were cousins, never proven, but I'll never doubt my grand ma. Louisiana Man is my fave.
Doug is The original Louisiana Man! I've enjoyed his music for about 50 years now. Great entertainer. I don't know where he got all that energy? Red Beans & Rice? Keep going Monsieur Kershaw
Saw him in Lake Elsinore California, on the 4th of July in the early 80's. It was over 100 degrees out. I sweated all my makeup off, my shirt was wet, but I went up and told him I wouldn't have put up with the heat for anybody but him. I didn't know he was going to perform or I would have brought my three albums for him to sign. He was very gracious.
I was lucky enough to see him in a lounge show on Fremont Street in Las Vegas for the price of a couple of bar drinks. As others have said the energy he has is amazing and he wnt through a half dozen bows while we were there. I won't ever forget it.
I saw the Ragin' Cajun perform at an outdoor venue near Atlanta in 1973 and was so impressed that when I had children, I sought out fiddle lessons for all of us. Now they are interested in other genres, of music, but I still dance Cajun every chance I get.
not only was his music fun to listen to,... Doug was just a lot of fun to watch..... so much energy ,....how can you not feel happy watching and listening to him.... thanks for posting
Awesome performer🎻👍🎻 and great song! I recall back in the early 70's back in my early honky-tonk days, us young jaspers would head out to the " Western Gardens" a dance hall/beer gardens in west Edmonton, AB, a few blocks from the Klondyker Hotel. This song would be played numerous time throughout the night, but when the neechess got rowdy a big free-for-all would commence, then they'd have to shut down the honky-tonk joint, clean it up, and open er up again...man those were fun times🙃😉😊😅.
Grew up in Natchez, Ms. On the Mississippi river bluff overlooking the lower Louisiana side. The whole area steeped in history, cajun cuisine, music and the blues. Honestly I don't remember all the legendary performers I've seen especially after I moved to Texas. "This song" makes me get up and dance! Doug Kershaw burns it down ❤ What could be any better?
Doug Kershaw, is a performers performer. He plays to and for the crowd. I met him at a concert, He was wearing the same black shirt with white fringe. He's a really nice guy. I enjoy his music.
I'm a rock and metal fan, but let me tell you this, if you don't like Doug Kershaw, you don't like music! This man cannot be categorized. Just plays that fiddle like no one else ever has!
I heard him for the first time tonight and you just have to love this man for no other simple reason that he just exudes joy when he plays his fiddle and dances all across the stage playing............gotta luv it.
Been a fan since I first heard Louisiana Man on SF underground fm radio. Love him. I can tell you - if you like Schenker - you can't help but like Doug. Or maybe vice-versa. 8-)
I am a 45 year old musician and had never heard of this guy until Son of a Louisiana Man played on my Pandora the other day. I instantly knew that this guy must be some kind of unsung hero of music. This video confirms it. His showmanship paired with such a fantastic song is really something special.
I am 49 and remember watching this man play fiddle on The Grand Ol Opree and other shows. I used to call him "Me. Ants in his pants" because of his racing while he played made him look like he had ants in his pants. lol He is a very obscure fiddler but man was he good. I am no country fan but sure smile when I hear him. lol
you never heard of him? hes the all time king of cajun music has been for about 50 years a living legend a bon a fide musical genius and a effin riot to see live
I got the pleasure of meeting Doug Kershaw unexpectedly at Knotts Berry Farm when our children were on the same ride. He was a very nice man. Always loved his music so meeting him was quite an honor
I had the pleasure of seeing him lead off the show for Tanya Tucker in the early 70s, and I'll tell you this. It was UNANIMOUS among everyone that he was the hit of the show, he had to be the hardest act to follow in show business history. There was not a foot in the audience that was not keeping time with him, and our nickname for him was "Rubber Legs", his whole body just vibrated with his music. I always loved cajun music, my first taste was Fats Domino in so many hit songs in the 50's, but Doug Kershaw will always remain #1 in my heart for Cajun.
Just became a huge fan love love this this man is in a league of his own never heard of him thanks to you tube found him and his unbelievable talent he sure should be in the hall of fame
I went to one of Doug's concerts waaaay back. Didn't know what to expect, really, as I just knew him from a couple of songs. I came out of the concert with my hair back like I had stuck my head out of a car doing 100 mph. What a performer...I'll never forget it...
OMG I love this guys music and voice and his heart is sure there! I love all kinds of music, really from rock n roll, jazz, blues, gospel, country, Cajun, zydeco, opera, big band, instrumental I'm sure I left something out! When I was 18 I went to the NY world's fair and sat 2 hrs listening to Guy Lombardo's band and got his autograph! I'm sure many of you don't know who that was.
I have never seen Doug Kershaw but he is my friend and DOUG > I HOPE BOTH OF US LIVE LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO MEET AND GREET YOU , I JUST TURNED 83 YEARS OLD AND THERE IS NO ONE I WOULD RATHER MEET IN ALL MUSIC MAKERS TODAY . GOD BLESS YOU SIR FOR SO MANY WONDERFUL MOMENTS LISTENING TO YOU PLAY ANY OF THE MANY INSTRUMENTS THAT YOU CAN PLAY YOUR AN INCREDIBLE PERSON .
How could any one put thumbs down sad One greatest artist. Enjoy Doug Kershaw music since was on Nashville network. My dad enjoy listen his music I kind follow long. Awesome song. Truly love Cajun music: back 1989 at Fan Fair in Nashville ,Tn. State fair . Two thumbs up. 100%.
This is what south Louisiana is all about. People getting together and having a good time. This is at Acadian Village in Lafayette. Was held outside under a pavilion. We always look for an excuse to have a good time with good food and good people. I live here and there is no other place like this. Life is good. Its just too short. Charles
+005658able Exactly...we were just there & at Vermilionville in Lafayette, then Avery Island...3 excellent tourist locations as a must see for all. Only thing better would of been meeting the one & only Doug Kershaw!
I went from Viet Nam to Germany , I met and became a good friend with a man from the swamps of Louisiana , who lived by boat & very religious. Nuff said .
theres nothing crazy about that its totally sane that guy is the alltime champ of expressing the joy of life through music he was and is fucking awesome
I'm not from anywhere near Cajun country. But the Ragin Cajun has me stompin my foot & enjoying every note of this classic. Doug is an awesome performer & must be fantastic to see & hear live.
he is I saw him many years ago at our fair in Stockton CA and he tore the place up with his cajun music and he broke so many fiddle strings it was not funny
I saw Doug Kershaw at California's Magic Mountain back in 1972. I think he went through 2 or 3 bows.....horse hair was a flying everywhere. I LOVED his high energy performance......Russell D.
Watched him at the Ritz in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas mid 1970s The Ritz is not there now but I took my Babe(wife now) and watched him go crazy with that fiddle. Wife's eyes were beaming. We never forgot that night was a highlight.
I remember Mr. Kershaw singing on the Mike Douglas show quite often. My Mother made us be quiet while he was playing. We have Cajun descendants and this was the only performer she ever really liked. He was fantastic to watch and listen to!
I sure wish I could dance to this kind of music. Have always loved Doug Kershaw and Cajun music in general. I grew up listening to my Grandfather play bluegrass music on his fiddle and banjo. So I grew to love the fiddle.
He used to be known as “Wild Doug Kershaw” and the “Ragin’ Cajun”. I remember him on Johnny Cash’s tv show. When they introduced him, he was laying on the floor playing the fiddle. Just read that he just turned 84 years old and still touring. His last albums was released in 2014 and he is going to Spain this summer on tour.
Lived in New Orleans in the early '70's. (Attended Tulane Law School) That's when and where I first heard Doug Keyshawn sing and play. Man lights up a room like nobody else can!
I first saw Doug Kershaw on the Johhny Cash tv show back in the late 60's and decided he was about the best performer I had ever seen. I love this guy and he seems to be ageless. What energy and what a treasure!
God damn, kick that thing, Doug! Dammit. I met him in '63 backstage. He just kicked ass! The best. He's on FaceBook and responds often to personal notes.
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If you play music that makes people WANT TO DANCE (even if they CAN'T dance) you will always be in demand. That is a Constant. This guy is a GREAT entertainer. BB
I've always preferred the hard rock/prog rock genre, but I've always LOVED this man! What a talented musician and premier showman! Every fiddle/violin player that I've known have said that it should be physically impossible to play the way he is able to, yet there he is. Being a musician myself, I have always had the utmost respect for this man and believe that he should have a place in the hall of fame.
I saw at on tv TNN cable network, Then saw at concert in Nashville Tennessee fan fair back 1989 few times was there. Once life time see music artist. Enjoy all his classic hits songs thank you. Sammy Kershaw three cousin. All Cajun songs lots great memories lane songs and albums though years. Thank You
Got see him in concert at Fan Fair 1989 at Tennessee State Fair . Enjoy every moment. Was on TNN channel cable . But see concert was awesome. Tv show Cajun Country. Back then. Try find The Father and daughter in band beautiful song. Got on video tape back then.
Whenever Doug would borrowed someone's fiddle to play this song, about 1/4 of the bow would be gone but He was great to listen to in Orange County California
I HAD THE JOY OF SEEING DOUGH IN SAN MATEO, CA SOME YEARS BACK, AND I COMPLETELY FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS FIDDLE PLAYING. NO ONE,BUT, NO ONE CAN PERFORM LIKE DOUGH KERSHAW. I BOUGHT HIS MUSIC AND PLAY IT OFTEN. MAY GOD KEEP ON BLESSING YOU , DOUGH IF YOU'R STILL WITH US.
Thank you for posting this wonderful video the song was always a fav of mine when by u.k country acts in the mid 1980's as much as I loved it live I still loved the Jimmy C Newman version but this beats it all. Doug has so much life and energy which is the epitomy of all cajun music stands for. I wish so much I'd ever had the chance to see him live but this is the next best thing.
I love this man he is fantastic so talented and so gifted and I am from Stockton California. A place where most people know nothing about this type of music. I would love it if Doug would perform here
At the time this was released, radio stations were rarely as segmented as they are now. This song was everywhere and folks just bouncing in their cars.
The good lord sure blessed you with the gift of music Thanks for sharing I am learning the fiddle as we speak and one day hope to be able to play this song :-)
He played wisconsin, back in the late 70s, I know my friends and I went to see him in LaCrosse, boring until......We got drunk and got down to boogie, he was awesome, the old people there not so much lol. We ended up on top of the tables dancing and stomping our complete pleasure! Thank you Doug, never forgotten. PS I am a rock n roller at heart but always have room for Doug!!!!!
I remember when I was a little boy (am almost 50 now) my grandfather would just go crazy singing and dancing to Doug Kershaw. Was the happiest I ever seen him before his death while I was in Desert Storm. Thanks for the great memories
It's time for Doug Kershaw to be added to the country Music hall of fame !!!!!!!!!!! One of the greatest of all time , his music has been to the moon and back , Yes it was his music that was the first to be broadcast from the moon < The name of that song was Louisiana Man . Come on folks he has been on ever country network in the country and on ever country music show in this country . Everyone was eager to get Doug Kershaw on their show and you can't listen to him play without wanting to dance or just tap your toes lol LOVE YOU MR> DOUG KERSHAW < !!
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perhaps the greatest performer ever, extraordinarily underrated, just doesn't get any better than this. Lord thank you for the gift of Doug Kershaw!
I agree!
Amen!! Had to be there. Goldie Hawn also big fan!! Palomino Club!!! ❤❤❤❤
Doug Kershaw is in a class all by himself. His music is so lively. A true genius.
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I WAS THERE!..at this show...By sheer accident.. Wow!..I love that it got on here..YEARS later!.. :) Thanks!!.
If you never saw Doug Kershaw in concert, you have absolutely NO IDEA what you've missed!!! BEST fiddle player ever & a great guy, too!!! Met him at the Minnesota State Fair & saw him 3 other times. NEVER disappointed!!! 😁
I love him, too. I remember as a kid his name. Most of all, I love the happy, happy people dancing❤.
I met him at the Mn State Fair too!
I was a big fan of his in early 70s. In about 1979 or 80 he came to Kansas City to perform at the summer Music in the Parks program.my husband & I took our two kids & lawn chairs. He was performing in the small deck of a little travel trailer (of course being Doug Kershaw I'm sure he Cajun danced on & off of it the whole program). Can't tell you how many fiddle strings that wild Cajun broke but music was super from the first link of the bow to the last Cajun yell! I'm now 83 & still watch his videos on my phone. What an entertainer!!! Thank you Doug for all the years of happiness you brought!
I’m a violinist/fiddler 🙌
I would've enjoyed seeing Doug and Roy Clark play together if Roy was still alive. I bet they would give each other a run for their money.
To this day, Doug Kershaw remains largely underappreciated as a songwriter, fiddler (among many other instruments), and in overall coolness. Amazing performer.
+sportspenguin Doug Kershaw headlines the National Fiddler Hall of Fame Gala as he is inducted Sat., April 9, 2016 at Memorial Hall, Independence KS! Great showman and Cajun classic!! Y'all come honor Doug!! www.nationalfiddlerhalloffame.org
+eadg1111 I made the trip from Ohio and witnessed him being inducted.. 80 years old and can still play that fiddle and carry on like he was 21 ... It was well worth the trip...
I totally agree. Something I've always thot to myself since I can remember.
I think back in 1968? On the Johnny Cash show, when Doug Kershaw, appeared as a guest, Johnny Cash, (whom I was also VERY FORTUITOUS), to meet, said that Doug Kershaw, was a virtuoso, of twenty eight, other instruments.
To include the guitar, concertina, mandolin, the autoharp the dobro, and others, but the fiddle was his favorite instrument.
@@matocinstinalittlebeargarv5716 The "Spanish Moss" album dropped in 1970 and by 1973 he was on the Flip Wilson Show and all those variety shows...His version of 'Orange Blossom Special' is most peoples' favorite version of that era and everyone did that one.
2023 he's still playing!
I grew up in Gueydan, Louisiana in the 50s-60s. Rusty and Doug Kershaw were on the radio allthe time. They were from a really small place called teal ridge La. My grand ma said we were cousins, never proven, but I'll never doubt my grand ma. Louisiana Man is my fave.
Best performer ive seen in my lifetime! Pure entertainment! Didnt slow down for a minute ! AWESOME
Doug is The original Louisiana Man! I've enjoyed his music for about 50 years now. Great entertainer. I don't know where he got all that energy? Red Beans & Rice? Keep going Monsieur Kershaw
No matter what mood I'm in, I always feel better with this kind of music. There is a happiness here.
Banjo does that to me too.
Saw him in Lake Elsinore California, on the 4th of July in the early 80's. It was over 100 degrees out. I sweated all my makeup off, my shirt was wet, but I went up and told him I wouldn't have put up with the heat for anybody but him. I didn't know he was going to perform or I would have brought my three albums for him to sign. He was very gracious.
I was lucky enough to see him in a lounge show on Fremont Street in Las Vegas for the price of a couple of bar drinks. As others have said the energy he has is amazing and he wnt through a half dozen bows while we were there. I won't ever forget it.
I saw the Ragin' Cajun perform at an outdoor venue near Atlanta in 1973 and was so impressed that when I had children, I sought out fiddle lessons for all of us. Now they are interested in other genres, of music, but I still dance Cajun every chance I get.
not only was his music fun to listen to,... Doug was just a lot of fun to watch..... so much energy ,....how can you not feel happy watching and listening to him.... thanks for posting
Awesome performer🎻👍🎻 and great song! I recall back in the early 70's back in my early honky-tonk days, us young jaspers would head out to the " Western Gardens" a dance hall/beer gardens in west Edmonton, AB, a few blocks from the Klondyker Hotel. This song would be played numerous time throughout the night, but when the neechess got rowdy a big free-for-all would commence, then they'd have to shut down the honky-tonk joint, clean it up, and open er up again...man those were fun times🙃😉😊😅.
Grew up in Natchez, Ms. On the Mississippi river bluff overlooking the lower Louisiana side. The whole area steeped in history, cajun cuisine, music and the blues. Honestly I don't remember all the legendary performers I've seen especially after I moved to Texas. "This song" makes me get up and dance! Doug Kershaw burns it down ❤ What could be any better?
Nothing like Doug been a fan since the 70's.
Me too
Doug Kershaw, is a performers performer. He plays to and for the crowd. I met him at a concert, He was wearing the same black shirt with white fringe. He's a really nice guy. I enjoy his music.
I'm a rock and metal fan, but let me tell you this, if you don't like Doug Kershaw, you don't like music! This man cannot be categorized. Just plays that fiddle like no one else ever has!
He's like the Jimi Hendrix of the fiddle .
I heard him for the first time tonight and you just have to love this man for no other simple reason that he just exudes joy when he plays his fiddle and dances all across the stage playing............gotta luv it.
debra donley you damned right!
Been a fan since I first heard Louisiana Man on SF underground fm radio. Love him. I can tell you - if you like Schenker - you can't help but like Doug. Or maybe vice-versa. 8-)
debra donley wish I was younger I love Cajun music and he is so lively
I am a 45 year old musician and had never heard of this guy until Son of a Louisiana Man played on my Pandora the other day. I instantly knew that this guy must be some kind of unsung hero of music. This video confirms it. His showmanship paired with such a fantastic song is really something special.
I am 49 and remember watching this man play fiddle on The Grand Ol Opree and other shows. I used to call him "Me. Ants in his pants" because of his racing while he played made him look like he had ants in his pants. lol He is a very obscure fiddler but man was he good. I am no country fan but sure smile when I hear him. lol
+Moriganna Brown He's great. I wonder if he still plays.
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you never heard of him?
hes the all time king of cajun music has been for about 50 years
a living legend
a bon a fide musical genius
and a effin riot to see live
I got the pleasure of meeting Doug Kershaw unexpectedly at Knotts Berry Farm when our children were on the same ride. He was a very nice man. Always loved his music so meeting him was quite an honor
Doug Kershaw hits the spot as a Cajun legend. His fiddle playing really envokes a Cajun dancing atmosphere.
+Ruan Ohogain yep
when r u coming to duluth mn for a concert to play
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Ruan Ohogain poor song he literally ripped its head off 👎🏿👊🏼😡
Had a drink with him one night
I`m 61 years old from The State of Missouri and just now have learned of this man.
I had the pleasure of seeing him lead off the show for Tanya Tucker in the early 70s, and I'll tell you this. It was UNANIMOUS among everyone that he was the hit of the show, he had to be the hardest act to follow in show business history. There was not a foot in the audience that was not keeping time with him, and our nickname for him was "Rubber Legs", his whole body just vibrated with his music. I always loved cajun music, my first taste was Fats Domino in so many hit songs in the 50's, but Doug Kershaw will always remain #1 in my heart for Cajun.
Small wonder his nickname was The Ragin' Cajun.
Somebody help me! I can't stop coming back to this and hearing it over and over!
On second thought, don't help me - I'll keep watching it! Woot!
I'm not from Louisiana but damn - how can you not like this?
Doug Kershaw still love the music in 2023 smiles
Man,this guy can burn a bow up in one song,how does he keep the strings from catching fire? This guy is totally awesome!!!
In his 50's at the time, and what energy! Obviously a man who loves his work.
Music is good for you!
I've got good energy at soon fifty two
When I am down, his lively music brings me up! Thank you, Mr. Kershaw!
"There's the place where they find romance, where they do the cajun dance, steal a kiss at every chance, show their love with every glance."
Today's society needs more of this feel good music if ya ask me folks! Classic tune, and a CLASSIC man w/his fiddle!!! A1 Dougie!!! 😛👍👍👍
It's lockdown here in Vienna, Austria and I'm listening to Doug Kershaw!
Love this music. Go Doug Kershaw, and Happy Birthday. :-)
Just became a huge fan love love this this man is in a league of his own never heard of him thanks to you tube found him and his unbelievable talent he sure should be in the hall of fame
I went to one of Doug's concerts waaaay back. Didn't know what to expect, really, as I just knew him from a couple of songs. I came out of the concert with my hair back like I had stuck my head out of a car doing 100 mph. What a performer...I'll never forget it...
Doug once played in Santa Cruz, CA.....at a high school basketball audotoriam. I took a friend who was NOT into country at all and he came away dazed.
OMG I love this guys music and voice and his heart is sure there! I love all kinds of music, really from rock n roll, jazz, blues, gospel, country, Cajun, zydeco, opera, big band, instrumental I'm sure I left something out! When I was 18 I went to the NY world's fair and sat 2 hrs listening to Guy Lombardo's band and got his autograph! I'm sure many of you don't know who that was.
I have never seen Doug Kershaw but he is my friend and DOUG > I HOPE BOTH OF US LIVE LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO MEET AND GREET YOU , I JUST TURNED 83 YEARS OLD AND THERE IS NO ONE I WOULD RATHER MEET IN ALL MUSIC MAKERS TODAY .
GOD BLESS YOU SIR FOR SO MANY WONDERFUL MOMENTS LISTENING TO YOU PLAY ANY OF THE MANY INSTRUMENTS THAT YOU CAN PLAY YOUR AN INCREDIBLE PERSON .
i got to see him in santa cruz in 1978 when i was in the service.got his autograph after the show.the lady in front of me got one of his bows.
How could any one put thumbs down sad One greatest artist. Enjoy Doug Kershaw music since was on Nashville network. My dad enjoy listen his music I kind follow long. Awesome song. Truly love Cajun music: back 1989 at Fan Fair in Nashville ,Tn. State fair . Two thumbs up. 100%.
I’ve watched this a thousand times and will watch a million more. Love you Doug! Ahhh eeeeee!!
He breaks every violin rule out there and yet I love every second of it! 🤣
The only player in the world who can do rock fiddle! Love it!
Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull did pretty well @ rockin the fiddle but I'd much rather listen to Doug. He is timeless.
Hate to break this to you but Kenny Lovelace who played with Jerry Lee Lewis is the pioneer of rock on the fiddle
Rednex can do it pretty good.
This is what south Louisiana is all about. People getting together and having a good time. This is at Acadian Village in Lafayette. Was held outside under a pavilion. We always look for an excuse to have a good time with good food and good people. I live here and there is no other place like this. Life is good. Its just too short. Charles
+005658able Exactly...we were just there & at Vermilionville in Lafayette, then Avery Island...3 excellent tourist locations as a must see for all. Only thing better would of been meeting the one & only Doug Kershaw!
the absolute king! his artistic level is astronomic! nobody absolutily nobody could cope with him except hank williams. the real lousiana treasure!
Did you ever go to a Cochon de Lait day? It's been too many years for us.
i wanna go 8)
I went from Viet Nam to Germany , I met and became a good friend with a man from the swamps of Louisiana , who lived by boat & very religious. Nuff said .
I know a lot of you will think I am crazy, but if I could go back in time to see one performer in their prime again, it would be Doug Kershaw
theres nothing crazy about that
its totally sane
that guy is the alltime champ of expressing the joy of life through music
he was and is fucking awesome
you are right on the money
Trust me - you would. I was able to. I'm a massive Schenker fan - but I really appreciate how he is *now*. Have loved Doug all the years...
As far as I am concerned, Doug Kershaw never left his prime. Doug’s music is just as relevant today as it was way back then.
agreed
I'm not from anywhere near Cajun country. But the Ragin Cajun has me stompin my foot & enjoying every note of this classic. Doug is an awesome performer & must be fantastic to see & hear live.
+James Ronchi He is indeed!
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he is I saw him many years ago at our fair in Stockton CA and he tore the place up with his cajun music and he broke so many fiddle strings it was not funny
Love his fiddle playing and showmanship on Diggy Diggy Lo!
When I see Doug play I feel so wonderful.
Just a few in my lifetime have moved me so naturally.
Makes me proud to be from Louisiana.
I saw Doug Kershaw at California's Magic Mountain back in 1972. I think he went through 2 or 3 bows.....horse hair was a flying everywhere. I LOVED his high energy performance......Russell D.
I have always loved Doug Kershaw. Just look at him wiggle with that fiddle. I wished I met him in person.
Love the way he sings and plays the fiddle! What a showman!
It’s been a lot ago but I’m 80 years old and it still hurts to hear this and make makes me cry
I met him when he was playing in New York and he invited us back to his trailer! Best fiddle player ever!
Susan McClelland I don't know about the best ever, but he's totally infectious (his personality as well as his music)!
this guy has been putting a big stupid grin on my face for over 50 years. thank you doug.
We just don't have this energy anymore. Doug Kershaw the best.
We saw him @ the Boomtown Casino in Biloxi Mississippi years ago. He put on a great show and is a very energetic performer.
Aka The Ragin' Cajun. I toured with Queen Ida. Queen of Cajun/Zydeco. There is no better music for a dancing good time.
Watched him at the Ritz in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas mid 1970s The Ritz is not there now but I took my Babe(wife now) and watched him go crazy with that fiddle. Wife's eyes were beaming. We never forgot that night was a highlight.
Used to see Doug a lot when I lived in Nashville. He's quite the showman.
I saw him once. Amazing energy and talent!
Wow ... We need a Doug Kershaw in Canada, liven up this place! Ontario Canada
There’s fiddlers, there’s violin players, then there’s Doug ♥️
I remember Mr. Kershaw singing on the Mike Douglas show quite often. My Mother made us be quiet while he was playing. We have Cajun descendants and this was the only performer she ever really liked. He was fantastic to watch and listen to!
I sure wish I could dance to this kind of music. Have always loved Doug Kershaw and Cajun music in general. I grew up listening to my Grandfather play bluegrass music on his fiddle and banjo. So I grew to love the fiddle.
He used to be known as “Wild Doug Kershaw” and the “Ragin’ Cajun”. I remember him on Johnny Cash’s tv show. When they introduced him, he was laying on the floor playing the fiddle. Just read that he just turned 84 years old and still touring. His last albums was released in 2014 and he is going to Spain this summer on tour.
Lived in New Orleans in the early '70's. (Attended Tulane Law School) That's when and where I first heard Doug Keyshawn sing and play. Man lights up a room like nobody else can!
50 yeas ago, he started my love of Cajun music. Thank you, Louisiana man.
I first saw Doug Kershaw on the Johhny Cash tv show back in the late 60's and decided he was about the best performer I had ever seen. I love this guy and he seems to be ageless. What energy and what a treasure!
God damn, kick that thing, Doug! Dammit. I met him in '63 backstage. He just kicked ass! The best. He's on FaceBook and responds often to personal notes.
Dennis Tedder STOP CRITICIZING GOD !!!!!!!
@@paulacroy5453 Ha ha, Paula! Doug's more fun to listen to than God!
@@dimwitsadvocate6264:YOU ARE A STUPID IDIOT YOU NEED TO EITHER GO BACK TO SCHOOL/ LEARN HOW TO READ BETTER/ GET YOU A PAIR OF READING GLASSES/ IF YOU HAVE ALREADY GOT A PAIR OF READING GLASSES THEN IT LOOKS/SOUNDS LIKE YOU NEED TO GET A STRONGER PAIR OF READING GLASSES BECAUSE I MADE A COMMENT TO DENNIS TEDDER TELLING HIM TO STOP CRITICIZING GOD/ I DID NOT MENTION 1 SINGLE WORD WHATSOEVER ABOUT DOUG DIMWITS YOU STUPID IDIOT / THEN AGAIN THERE IS NO ONE AT ALL BETTER THAN GOD IN ANY KIND OF WAYS WHATSOEVER YOU STUPID IDIOT STOP CRITICIZING GOD BECAUSE THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE DOING / YOU KNOW DARN WELL THAT THAT'S WHAT YOU ARE DOING WITH THE STUPID REMARK YOU MADE IN YOUR COMMENT. !!
If you play music that makes people WANT TO DANCE (even if they CAN'T dance) you will always be in demand. That is a Constant. This guy is a GREAT entertainer. BB
As a wannabe fiddler myself, I look at his style and the first thing that pops into my head is "He can't do that!"
Simply amazing.
Look how he plays the strings right off his bow.❤
I've always preferred the hard rock/prog rock genre, but I've always LOVED this man! What a talented musician and premier showman! Every fiddle/violin player that I've known have said that it should be physically impossible to play the way he is able to, yet there he is. Being a musician myself, I have always had the utmost respect for this man and believe that he should have a place in the hall of fame.
It is so good - it brings me to tears ... wished I could see him live in US
I saw at on tv TNN cable network, Then saw at concert in Nashville Tennessee fan fair back 1989 few times was there. Once life time see music artist. Enjoy all his classic hits songs thank you. Sammy Kershaw three cousin. All Cajun songs lots great memories lane songs and albums though years. Thank You
Got see him in concert at Fan Fair 1989 at Tennessee State Fair . Enjoy every moment. Was on TNN channel cable . But see concert was awesome. Tv show Cajun Country. Back then. Try find The Father and daughter in band beautiful song. Got on video tape back then.
Hey Buddies!!! It's amazing!!! Found your self with this sort of heroes!!!
Whenever Doug would borrowed someone's fiddle to play this song, about 1/4 of the bow would be gone but He was great to listen to in Orange County California
always liked Doug Kershaw. Still do.
Me too!
I love your Cajun music! Simply put its wonderful!
This dude high on life, his happiness is hella contagious. I love this video so much!
I HAD THE JOY OF SEEING DOUGH IN SAN MATEO, CA SOME YEARS BACK, AND I COMPLETELY FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS FIDDLE PLAYING. NO ONE,BUT, NO ONE CAN PERFORM LIKE DOUGH KERSHAW. I BOUGHT HIS MUSIC AND PLAY IT OFTEN.
MAY GOD KEEP ON BLESSING YOU , DOUGH IF YOU'R STILL WITH US.
Wow I forgot about Doug always loved this song and his Fiddle playing!!!!
Thank you for posting this wonderful video the song was always a fav of mine when by u.k country acts in the mid 1980's as much as I loved it live I still loved the Jimmy C Newman version but this beats it all. Doug has so much life and energy which is the epitomy of all cajun music stands for. I wish so much I'd ever had the chance to see him live but this is the next best thing.
I love this man he is fantastic so talented and so gifted and I am from Stockton California. A place where most people know nothing about this type of music. I would love it if Doug would perform here
At the time this was released, radio stations were rarely as segmented as they are now. This song was everywhere and folks just bouncing in their cars.
Rouge Kershaw loved to play and sing but he never let fame go to his head he just played his heart and soul
The good lord sure blessed you with the gift of music Thanks for sharing I am learning the fiddle as we speak and one day hope to be able to play this song :-)
You go, Dude. And lots of success in your accomplishment.
I remember decades ago watching Doug on the Mike Douglas Show. He was so unique. How could you not be happy with this music?
This song popped in my head..
I had to hear it..
Doug, is a excellent performer. I am English and love this music.
Thanks for sharing. He never plays up here (waaaaaay north), so this is the best it gets for me.
He played wisconsin, back in the late 70s, I know my friends and I went to see him in LaCrosse, boring until......We got drunk and got down to boogie, he was awesome, the old people there not so much lol. We ended up on top of the tables dancing and stomping our complete pleasure! Thank you Doug, never forgotten. PS I am a rock n roller at heart but always have room for Doug!!!!!
I saw in New Jersey in 1984. He was by himself on a stage as big as a living room. I felt like he was in my house.
i only recently saw this video .he filled me with joy and life.
Great music great people I love you all oh my goodness fabulous people my people for ever
I loooove him! He is so much fun to watch. Talented to the hilt!
Damn.... I remember seeing him on tv back in the 60's! Never saw anyone play like that!
Saw Doug 3 times, first in 1974 in Tucson at Pima County Fair when it was snowing!
Best performer I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen thousands...
How can this only have a million views? This guy is AN ARTIST!
Saw him in Norman Oklahoma in the 50s on the campus of OU. Never knew I would play fiddle one day!
Saw him a lifetime ago in Atlanta ....... totally awesome!!!
My husband used to play a violin I so enjoy this show
I remember when I was a little boy (am almost 50 now) my grandfather would just go crazy singing and dancing to Doug Kershaw. Was the happiest I ever seen him before his death while I was in Desert Storm. Thanks for the great memories