I'm 65 and glad to know that no matter how old he gets, the energy he brings to this song never changes. He does a superb job of it at any age. The man is pure gold... The ever thoughtful Ghost!!!
GREATEST GUITAR RIFF OF ALL TIME, WHISKY-A-GOGO HOUSE BAND, 2O+ mega hits,, THE,LL HAVE TO MAN UP SOONER OR LATER, JOHNNY RIVERS IS A "NATIONAL TREASURE!! THE ROCK,N,ROLL HALL OF FAME SHALL BE HIS,, NOW IF YOU'LL EXCUSE ME, MY WIFE & I ARE GOING TO SLOW DANCE TO JOHNNY RIVERS SINGING "SLOW DANCIN" SWAYIN TO THE MUSIC OF MR. JOHNNY RIVERS"!!!!!! Just like we did on our wedding night.........
My all time favorite...I saw him at an Camel Rock Casino in New Mexico...He put on the best show I had ever seen. Rivers sounded better than ever...AND the guy is a great gentleman. He stayed late after the show signing autographs for everyone...Best rock voice outside of Roy Orbison.
I first heard this song when I was around 13, and didn't realize Johnny Rivers actually played the guitar on it until a few years ago. It was one of the first songs I learned to play.
AS awesome as his voice is, his expertise on the guitar is a marvel to watch. He is past awesome on all of them he played. The main melody you hear is him, not the others.
When Johnny Rivers took the stage and started, if you were not aware of his talents, you sure as hell woke up. This man induced INSTANT fun and HAPPY for those who experienced him live. Thanks Johnny.
+Daniel DeSousa True, but it's almost embarrassing for rock musicians to share a hall that honors the likes of Blondie, The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, etc. and excludes arena filling, platinum actual acts like Jethro Tull, Steppenwolf, Deep Purple, Traffic, etc. Maybe if Johnny and the rest of those more deserving had worn purple underwear, or eye liner and tattoos they'd stand more of a chance of being honored with their peers...
I was in Elementary School in 1964 and 65 when this song was popular. I also didn't miss the TV Series that came out every Saturday night. When an episode would start they'd play this song because it was the theme song to the TV Series. Other spy shows were shown like The Man From U.N.C.L.E, The Avengers, that was British Secret Service. This song that Johnny Rivers would sing is a wonderful song. On 4/25/2023, Who's still listening? I'm 67 Yrs old and will still be listening because great songs will never die out. This the reason I love 60's music very deeply. When this song was played on the radio that was the height of the Cold War Threat. That type of paranoia existed in those days and Johnny Rivers was aware of that.
This song was released on February 1966 "Secret Agent Man" is a song written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Bam. The most famous recording of the song was made by Johnny Rivers for the opening titles of the American broadcast of the British spy series Danger Man, which aired in the U.S. as Secret Agent. Rivers's version peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Canadian RPM chart, one of the biggest hits of his career. Numerous covers and adaptations have been recorded since then with the song becoming both a rock standard and one of Johnny Rivers's signature songs.
Edward Anthony I agree. Just like Madonna is in the HOF and not Steve Miller band! The HOF is a JOKE! Plain and simple. Johnny def deserves to be in it. He is timeless!
Theme song to "Secret Agent" television show.....my father was surprised when I was playing the next...Good times......Johnny still has it and at 70 years old...AWESOME!!!
The composers went on to have a band known as The Grass Roots....The most famous recording of the song was made by Johnny Rivers for the opening titles of the American broadcast of the British spy series Danger Man, which aired in the U.S. as Secret Agent from 1964 to 1966. The show we knew in the U.S, was Secret Agent with Patrick McGoohan....Thank you Wikipedia.
Still looks and sound good. Johnny, imho, was always underrated as a guitarist. He's a pretty fine uitar player. Not just a singer who happens to play guitar.
Most definitely, so how does someone get him voted in? The man is an Icon from that era and what a voice he had back then, so strong and deep, the girls loved him! I know I did! LOL
Fez parte de uma mocidade alegre,onde os valores eram respeitados.dancei muito esta musica,saudosa demais por tantos momentos onde a boa musica fazia parte da vida de milhares de jovens.
Man, this guy hasn't lost anything, also never knew he played the lead guitar parts. Kinda depressing to see such a legend playing these tiny clubs to keep money coming in, but at least he's not washing cars or selling real estate.
Barry Fone: Johnny prefers the smaller venues rather than the larger ones.He likes the reaction of his audiences. He only plays nnow and again so as not to burn himself out.Those are his words. So dont be depressed that he is trying to keep money coming in,that's not the case.Not at all. His finances are just fine. :}
It’s just the nature of getting old. So many of the acts of the 60s and 70s that once filled arenas and stadiums at the height of their popularity r now faced with playing at county fairs and Indian casinos. I’ve seen many wonderful acts there at cheap prices.
This is the well-known theme song of the classic 1960s program during its second American run. Made in England and known there as "Danger Man", it was titled "Destination Danger" or "John Drake" in non-United Kingdom markets. In the United States, CBS aired some of the original series of episodes as "Danger Man" in 1961 while the same network broadcast the subsequent two series of episodes as "Secret Agent" in 1965 and 1966. Starring Patrick McGoohan, it was a more realistic depiction of the life of an espionage operative than the James Bond films. John Drake, the central character, is complex and upright. He follows a strict moral code. Drake didn't look to seduce and abandon women as he saw them as more than just mere objects of sexual desire. Women were attracted to the debonair secret agent but John Drake believed his line of work prevented him from having any serious romantic relationships. Furthermore, Drake preferred to overcome his adversaries by employing his intelligence, charm, guile, and quick thinking rather than force even though on occasion he got roughed up. John Drake resorted to the use of weaponry when all else failed. His code of morality extended to his foes as well. Drake did not care to needlessly inflict physical harm or even to kill. A master of disguise and a skillful deceiver, John Drake would assume whatever identities would ensure the successful completion of his different missions. I consider the program to be a timeless representation of Cold War paranoia and intrigue. Along with "The Prisoner" (another fine 1967 British-produced series shown in the United States in 1968 and felt by many critics, and correctly so in my opinion, to be a sequel to "Danger Man"/"Secret Agent"), it is a landmark of Sixties television. The American-born McGoohan stars as a former spy known only as Number Six. There are those, myself included, who see Number Six as being John Drake. The prolific and versatile actor was also a co-creator of this series in collaboration with George Markstein. In addition, he was the sole executive producer of "The Prisoner". Patrick McGoohan wrote and directed several episodes (at times under various pseudonyms). "The Prisoner", in common with "Secret Agent", is one of my favorite television programs.
Hey girl! It's Bobbie.. Hope you enjoyed the show. The old man was in good form. He rocked the guitar solo and the voice was solid... I've been off the grid for a while with health issues..slowly coming back. Miss You!
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What a living legend. This man will be 80 years old Nov-2022 and still kicking ass with his music and talent.
50 years later...and still one of the best....
Not long before it will be 60 years since he first hit it big on the charts with "Memphis" in 1964.
I'm 65 and glad to know that no matter how old he gets, the energy he brings to this song never changes. He does a superb job of it at any age. The man is pure gold... The ever thoughtful Ghost!!!
I think he's 75 now.
@@renarga6886 I think he was born in 1942. That would make him 79 now.
his tone is SCREAMING on that Strat !!!
GREATEST GUITAR RIFF OF ALL TIME, WHISKY-A-GOGO HOUSE BAND, 2O+ mega hits,, THE,LL HAVE TO MAN UP SOONER OR LATER, JOHNNY RIVERS IS A "NATIONAL TREASURE!! THE ROCK,N,ROLL HALL OF FAME SHALL BE HIS,, NOW IF YOU'LL EXCUSE ME, MY WIFE & I ARE GOING TO SLOW DANCE TO JOHNNY RIVERS SINGING "SLOW DANCIN" SWAYIN TO THE MUSIC OF MR. JOHNNY RIVERS"!!!!!! Just like we did on our wedding night.........
My all time favorite...I saw him at an Camel Rock Casino in New Mexico...He put on the best show I had ever seen. Rivers sounded better than ever...AND the guy is a great gentleman. He stayed late after the show signing autographs for everyone...Best rock voice outside of Roy Orbison.
Was there, front and center. Good show.
I love you johnny Rivers I love Bis bis bis moore music
I can't imagine this song is now 60 years old...
I Love Johnny!!!
music and no drugs keeps him youthful. still soooo handsome!!😍😍😍
JOHNNY IS THE HALL OF FAME ALL THE COOL KIDS LOVED HIM
I first heard this song when I was around 13, and didn't realize Johnny Rivers actually played the guitar on it until a few years ago. It was one of the first songs I learned to play.
He's still got the voice, music skills, and the talent!
Yes, and the looks!
AS awesome as his voice is, his expertise on the guitar is a marvel to watch. He is past awesome on all of them he played. The main melody you hear is him, not the others.
Hall of Fame? Absolutely! Some of the best ever. Right there!
Still has the same fire,fell in love with his songs I was 18,41 years ago
That's an American Romp, Thank You Mr Sir and Jonny Rivers too. BAK
The man still looks and sounds great!
When Johnny Rivers took the stage and started, if you were not aware of his talents, you sure as hell woke up. This man
induced INSTANT fun and HAPPY for those who experienced him live. Thanks Johnny.
Johnny Rivers was born cool , and always will be...
Yes, he belongs in the Hall of Fame. Come on guys, listen up.
greenmean1 Glad you agree. Saw him in Stockton, CA a couple of years ago. Great show. :-)
+Daniel DeSousa totally with this age and with this voice omg such talent
+Daniel DeSousa NOW!!!
+Daniel DeSousa
Baby I Need Your Lovin, Poor Side of Town, Summer Rain, Memphis, Seventh Son . . . Need any more?
+Daniel DeSousa True, but it's almost embarrassing for rock musicians to share a hall that honors the likes of Blondie, The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, etc. and excludes arena filling, platinum actual acts like Jethro Tull, Steppenwolf, Deep Purple, Traffic, etc. Maybe if Johnny and the rest of those more deserving had worn purple underwear, or eye liner and tattoos they'd stand more of a chance of being honored with their peers...
Good words to this song...
Still looks and sounds GREAT!
I was in Elementary School in 1964 and 65 when this song was popular. I also didn't miss the TV Series that came out every Saturday night. When an episode would start they'd play this song because it was the theme song to the TV Series. Other spy shows were shown like The Man From U.N.C.L.E, The Avengers, that was British Secret Service. This song that Johnny Rivers would sing is a wonderful song. On 4/25/2023, Who's still listening? I'm 67 Yrs old and will still be listening because great songs will never die out. This the reason I love 60's music very deeply. When this song was played on the radio that was the height of the Cold War Threat. That type of paranoia existed in those days and Johnny Rivers was aware of that.
Timeless classics like this will never die.
He fascinates me! He is like fine wine that gets even better with time! He should have Ben in R&R hall of fame long ago! He is an icon.
Perfect!
saw Johnny 3 times for free in Boston .. I would have paid whatever they asked to see him... have been a big fan since the 60's.. he has it all
A sober, serious hard workin man.
This man is amazing , he must be in the rock and roll Hall of fame
this guy is a legend
Absolutely belongs in the hall of fame
This song was released on February 1966
"Secret Agent Man" is a song written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Bam. The most famous recording of the song was made by Johnny Rivers for the opening titles of the American broadcast of the British spy series Danger Man, which aired in the U.S. as Secret Agent. Rivers's version peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Canadian RPM chart, one of the biggest hits of his career. Numerous covers and adaptations have been recorded since then with the song becoming both a rock standard and one of Johnny Rivers's signature songs.
Still an excellent guitar player! His voice has changed a little since 1965 but whose hasn't.
Just keeps getting better like a fine wine...Boy he is good...
50 years & he is a timeless talent...
My "CD" growing up was a 45RPM of this song my parents had...
I love this song!!!
He was at Ojai a few years back and I missed that show :(
Not bad at all for past age 70 & if Johnny's not in the R & R Hall of Fame there's definitely something seriously wrong..
Edward Anthony I agree. Just like Madonna is in the HOF and not Steve Miller band! The HOF is a JOKE! Plain and simple. Johnny def deserves to be in it. He is timeless!
Rrhf = Fake awards
He turned 80 on November 7, 2022. 🎂🦂
Wow!! Great stuff. Now that's some serious rock and roll.
Theme song to "Secret Agent" television show.....my father was surprised when I was playing the next...Good times......Johnny still has it and at 70 years old...AWESOME!!!
He's Italian that's a big part of his strength! God bless Johnny! Hall Of Fame..put the man in!
actually the theme song was for the tv show called "Danger Man"
The composers went on to have a band known as The Grass Roots....The most famous recording of the song was made by Johnny Rivers for the opening titles of the American broadcast of the British spy series Danger Man, which aired in the U.S. as Secret Agent from 1964 to 1966. The show we knew in the U.S, was Secret Agent with Patrick McGoohan....Thank you Wikipedia.
He turned 80 on November 7, 2022. 🎂🦂
So effing cool!! The epitome of James bond!! Glad to see Johnny still rockin'!!
He is in my book. I saw him play at the Michigan State fair about 1964. Great show.
I miss his black guitar.
Johnny still has it .. one cool cat 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITAR "RIFFS" OF ALL TIME,, HALL OF FAME IS YOURS BUD,, SOONER OR LATER THE'HAVE TO MAN UP!!
Learned this tune in the 60s- its still a requested song in a lot of clubs today- Old rock RULES !!
One of the best lyric ever, "a pretty fan can hide an evil mind" damn right, I knew that girl.
A pretty FACE.
That song never gets old.
Why is Johnny Rivers not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Because that is not his real name
Jose Belindo ..wat.
Because the HOF voters are a sorryassed bunch of weasels that we should ignore.
I think he is back in 1998 check it out
@@llmommom7735 Nope - just checked. But Janet Jackson is???? Insane. It's all industry politics.
Bravo Johnny! Still rockin and sounding great. Hope he comes up here to the Great Lakes soon.
Killin it! Making that Stratocaster sing pretty too
That was wonderful. Thank you.
So Good to see Johnny Rivers is doing quite well!
Thanks for this song, great video.
what a trooper, go Johnny go.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I wounder if he still doing concerts i love to see him live doing secret agent man and poor side of town two my favorite songs
+mercedes barrera yes he still does shows, look up johnnyrivers.com and look under the "appearances tab"
Still looks and sound good. Johnny, imho, was always underrated as a guitarist. He's a pretty fine uitar player. Not just a singer who happens to play guitar.
yup. he was one of the few singers who mastered the guitar
Not only can Johnny sing.....He also makes that Stratocaster sing !!!
Did he sell the original ES335 for a Million or so?
so great,both the music and johnny r.
Why is Johnny Rivers not in the rock and roll hall of fame!
espectacular Jonhy.
One of my favorites and had a great TV Series to go with it.
EDIOMAL, este sim é o cara, com esta idade, ainda tocando sua quitara e cantado muito bem, simplesmente o melhor de JHONNY RIVERS,adoro, bonito, lindo
Amo o jeito dele cantar. E aos 75 anos, continua um homão! 😍
If there was an odometer clocking the number of times he's performed this song, what do you think it read in 2023?
The man himself.
Hes older but he is still ...HOT as hell!! Great song
I agree! 😍
Still as great as ever!
I dedicate this to my fellow soldiers of the old Army Security Agency
You know who you are even if no one else does. Always vigilant.
Most definitely, so how does someone get him voted in? The man is an Icon from that era and what a voice he had back then, so strong and deep, the girls loved him! I know I did! LOL
Joy Gandolfini:
The girls still love him! Just check out the comments on any of his videos.Lol!
too good for the R&R Hall of Shame.
and he still has fun with it...GO JOHNNY GO!
What a amazing talented man thank you for posting
One of the all time great songs, lyrics and guitar riffs
Well done! Still Rockin' this classic PF Sloan ( RIP) tune.
An amazing talent!!
still freaking awesome - amazing
This has me mesmerized!!
Love Johnny Rivers.
Saudades dos bailinhos de garagem. Eu estava lá.
Fez parte de uma mocidade alegre,onde os valores eram respeitados.dancei muito esta musica,saudosa demais por tantos momentos onde a boa musica fazia parte da vida de milhares de jovens.
CANT MISTAKE HIS VOICE, EXCELLENT
Still sounds good and looks good. Hope he comes to Minnesota some time I would see him.
Outstanding !
Just a great riff! Awesome
My favorite song since I was a kid 😎
Johnny Rivers is fantastic..
Jonny rever é o máximo
Jonny rever eterno sempre eterno
perfecto!
Man, this guy hasn't lost anything, also never knew he played the lead guitar parts. Kinda depressing to see such a legend playing these tiny clubs to keep money coming in, but at least he's not washing cars or selling real estate.
+Barry Fone I was about to say this same thing when I saw your comment.
Its apparent that he enjoys what he does, whether if it's in concert or a small club. He's got it in his heart and his soul.
Barry Fone:
Johnny prefers the smaller venues rather than the larger ones.He likes the reaction of his audiences. He only plays nnow and again so as not to burn himself out.Those are his words. So dont be depressed that he is trying to keep money coming in,that's not the case.Not at all. His finances are just fine. :}
It’s just the nature of getting old. So many of the acts of the 60s and 70s that once filled arenas and stadiums at the height of their popularity r now faced with playing at county fairs and Indian casinos. I’ve seen many wonderful acts there at cheap prices.
This is the well-known theme song of the classic 1960s program during its second American run. Made in England and known there as "Danger Man", it was titled "Destination Danger" or "John Drake" in non-United Kingdom markets. In the United States, CBS aired some of the original series of episodes as "Danger Man" in 1961 while the same network broadcast the subsequent two series of episodes as "Secret Agent" in 1965 and 1966. Starring Patrick McGoohan, it was a more realistic depiction of the life of an espionage operative than the James Bond films. John Drake, the central character, is complex and upright. He follows a strict moral code. Drake didn't look to seduce and abandon women as he saw them as more than just mere objects of sexual desire. Women were attracted to the debonair secret agent but John Drake believed his line of work prevented him from having any serious romantic relationships. Furthermore, Drake preferred to overcome his adversaries by employing his intelligence, charm, guile, and quick thinking rather than force even though on occasion he got roughed up. John Drake resorted to the use of weaponry when all else failed. His code of morality extended to his foes as well. Drake did not care to needlessly inflict physical harm or even to kill. A master of disguise and a skillful deceiver, John Drake would assume whatever identities would ensure the successful completion of his different missions. I consider the program to be a timeless representation of Cold War paranoia and intrigue. Along with "The Prisoner" (another fine 1967 British-produced series shown in the United States in 1968 and felt by many critics, and correctly so in my opinion, to be a sequel to "Danger Man"/"Secret Agent"), it is a landmark of Sixties television. The American-born McGoohan stars as a former spy known only as Number Six. There are those, myself included, who see Number Six as being John Drake. The prolific and versatile actor was also a co-creator of this series in collaboration with George Markstein. In addition, he was the sole executive producer of "The Prisoner". Patrick McGoohan wrote and directed several episodes (at times under various pseudonyms). "The Prisoner", in common with "Secret Agent", is one of my favorite television programs.
Alan Bobé-Vélez:
Again? The same cut and paste comment?? Sigh,..
A true legend 🎸
Grande Johnny gracias por tu música.
Hey girl! It's Bobbie.. Hope you enjoyed the show. The old man was in good form. He rocked the guitar solo and the voice was solid...
I've been off the grid for a while with health issues..slowly coming back. Miss You!
yesssss still sounds great.....
I Love You Johnny!
SHOW !! THE BEST !!!
Que grosso..!!! si habremos bailado rock'n roll con sus canciones....
Love the drums
Si lo habré bailado en los años 70.
The only difference is he's better now than he was fifty years ago. Music seems to do that.
👑🙌🏾