Visiting Nashville the first time in '73 dropped into a bar late one night, only a few customers, one of whom was Doug Kershaw sitting alone at a table over a drink.... so happened he recorded a song , Rock & Roll I Gave You The Best Years of My Life by Kevin Johnson through Tree Music, Nashville, Kevin on a label I was forming, this to be his first release... I ambled over explained my connection, a big smile and an invination to join him taken and an enjoyable hour or so following on shared music favourites many of whom were his buddies, Waylon, Willies, Cash, Leon Russell... one of the friendliest people I've had the fortune to meet over time, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kinky Friedman included...
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I've been blessed to call this man my friend of over thirty five years. Took some younger females to see him when he was in Texas few years back cause they had no idea what fiddle music was. After the show I introduced them to him and they were amazed at how friendly and down to earth such a star could be. He was, is, and will always be a very special person in my life that has taught me so much. May his music live on for years to come. Hope to see you again soon.
Discovered his music recently when I found Mama Kershaw's Boy on vinyl record at a thrift store here in Michigan! The music was amazing and I came here to TH-cam to hear the rest. Tell him his music lives on with the younger generations!
I have been blessed to be able to see Doug perform many times in Las Vegas. I used to sneak my daughter - who played violin - in to see him and we had to stand in the doorway because they wouldnt let her in to the bar area. I have been a fan of his since 1964. He is just Awesome.
You are so lucky😂😂😂 I think a lot of people haven't seen footage from his best shows and only seen his performance on "the Johnny cash show" where he looks shy kinda. I think people don't know he's one of the most entertaining people in County music
Doug shared Hank Jr. and my bus in Baton Rouge ,LA many years back. Hank Jr was there, Willie, Merle Kilgore, David Allen, and others..all day outdoor.
Hey from Baton Rouge. Love everything Louisiana style music. It's so much fun. First time hearing this..see him and Gov Edwards in a limo in the French Quarter he is singing "Don't mess with my Toot Toot." And Clarence Carter's Strokin just makes me laugh out loud. Louisiana, no where else like it. Louisiana music, the roots. I worked for the Rolling Stone. All worldwide artists agree as they shared with me.
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Good Lord but I love to hear Doug Kershaw. Takes me down to Cajun Louisiana immediately. First saw him in Las Vegas and I was hooked. Long live Doug and his music.
I was so blessed to meet Doug Kershaw in a Long's Drug Store in Greeley CO... and he was so sweet. I told him I loved his music... and it was just a very special memory!
I was privileged to see and hear Doug Kershaw perform live at The Boston Tea Party in 1969 as the opening act for The Byrds. It was a truly magical night!
I've seen him in concert many times. The first time was at UCLA. The opening act was an unknown guy named Larry Gatlin. Met him years later in Las Vegas where he actually kissed me on the cheek. I was so star struck!
@@arnoldblashak171 I can't remember what TV show it was but it was probably 1970 when I saw him. Maybe it was the Johnny Cash show as mentioned above but I do remember him kicking his heels up dancing. Quite entertaining.
This sound and spirit hearkens back to Acadia and Beausoleil and the Micmac's brave fight for freedom. Come into the forest primeval and we'll give you eternal rest!
amazing, I knew a "brother" named SCOPE who worked at tire king in Fayetteville,NC, he was mesmerized by Doug opening for some rock bands at Cumberland county arena, said Doug had as much soul as James Brown
got to see him perform live in a very small bar in E. Lansing Michigan next to the Michigan State University Campus right around 1970 or 71. Got within a few feet of him since the "stage" was tiny. I'll never forget his performance. As I recall he did 3 "sets". In each set he wore a different colored "suede suit". Purple (like in this video) Green and Yellow. I was with my sister who was a student at the time at MSU. What a Genre of Music up in the North Midwest!!
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It's hard to find a country singer who hasn't covered this song. It's one of the most respected and loved songs in that community, and rightfully so.
Doug is the best though.
Pure Gold!!!!
HIS "Play Fiddle Play" takes me to a higher level ! He oozes charm and musicality.
Visiting Nashville the first time in '73 dropped into a bar late one night, only a few customers, one of whom was Doug Kershaw sitting alone at a table over a drink.... so happened he recorded a song , Rock & Roll I Gave You The Best Years of My Life by Kevin Johnson through Tree Music, Nashville, Kevin on a label I was forming, this to be his first release... I ambled over explained my connection, a big smile and an invination to join him taken and an enjoyable hour or so following on shared music favourites many of whom were his buddies, Waylon, Willies, Cash, Leon Russell... one of the friendliest people I've had the fortune to meet over time, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kinky Friedman included...
He and his brother rusty came to Nashville in 1960 promoting this song😊❤😊❤😊❤
Well that's your story and I guess🤔 you can say it however you like
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He wrote this song about his dad. So sad his father committed suicide when Doug was a boy. So talented!
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I've been blessed to call this man my friend of over thirty five years. Took some younger females to see him when he was in Texas few years back cause they had no idea what fiddle music was. After the show I introduced them to him and they were amazed at how friendly and down to earth such a star could be. He was, is, and will always be a very special person in my life that has taught me so much. May his music live on for years to come. Hope to see you again soon.
is he doing okay? he's gotta be hitting 90 soon
Glad everything worked out real nice like that😎👍
@@BoogerwolfJonesoh God bless him well he knows where he's going
Discovered his music recently when I found Mama Kershaw's Boy on vinyl record at a thrift store here in Michigan! The music was amazing and I came here to TH-cam to hear the rest. Tell him his music lives on with the younger generations!
I have been blessed to be able to see Doug perform many times in Las Vegas. I used to sneak my daughter - who played violin - in to see him and we had to stand in the doorway because they wouldnt let her in to the bar area.
I have been a fan of his since 1964. He is just Awesome.
You are so lucky😂😂😂 I think a lot of people haven't seen footage from his best shows and only seen his performance on "the Johnny cash show" where he looks shy kinda. I think people don't know he's one of the most entertaining people in County music
That STYLE! The suit, the hair, the 'tude. AUTHENTICITY Doug, You are an International Treasure... .... 🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰
Doug shared Hank Jr. and my bus in Baton Rouge ,LA many years back. Hank Jr was there, Willie, Merle Kilgore, David Allen, and others..all day outdoor.
Hey from Baton Rouge.
Love everything Louisiana style music.
It's so much fun.
First time hearing this..see him and Gov Edwards in a limo in the French Quarter he is singing "Don't mess with my Toot Toot."
And Clarence Carter's Strokin just makes me laugh out loud.
Louisiana, no where else like it.
Louisiana music, the roots.
I worked for the Rolling Stone.
All worldwide artists agree as they shared with me.
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I saw him first on the Johnny Cash TV show. I was mostly a fan of rock, but I liked this guy immediately.
ME2
True Louisiana sound from the finest virtuoso fiddler. Laissez bon temp roulet!!
Good Lord but I love to hear Doug Kershaw. Takes me down to Cajun Louisiana immediately.
First saw him in Las Vegas and I was hooked. Long live Doug and his music.
I was so blessed to meet Doug Kershaw in a Long's Drug Store in Greeley CO... and he was so sweet. I told him I loved his music... and it was just a very special memory!
Oh yeah you sure was I sure would have liked to meet the man myself
you sure we're blessed
As a old trapper I couldn't get anuff of that song still love it
Today not many songs for a
Trapper to relate to but this one
Delivers 😁👍👏👏
That's cuz you the man
The "Ragin' Cajun"!
I was privileged to see and hear Doug Kershaw perform live at The Boston Tea Party in 1969 as the opening act for The Byrds. It was a truly magical night!
More than 50 years ago. Wow. I like the slower, clearer singing, too. He's just magic.
Oh yeah you're so right
I've seen him in concert many times. The first time was at UCLA. The opening act was an unknown guy named Larry Gatlin. Met him years later in Las Vegas where he actually kissed me on the cheek. I was so star struck!
Good Lord this good. Thanks!
I saw him play this song on tv long ago and he really got into it, kicking his heels up, jumping around.
So where was that????????
@@arnoldblashak171 I can't remember what TV show it was but it was probably 1970 when I saw him. Maybe it was the Johnny Cash show as mentioned above but I do remember him kicking his heels up dancing. Quite entertaining.
Doug Kershaw was the best , saw him live a few times in Shreveport
This sound and spirit hearkens back to Acadia and Beausoleil and the Micmac's brave fight for freedom. Come into the forest primeval and we'll give you eternal rest!
amazing, I knew a "brother" named SCOPE who worked at tire king in Fayetteville,NC, he was mesmerized by Doug opening for some rock bands at Cumberland county arena, said Doug had as much soul as James Brown
It don't get any better.
Douglas James Kershaw - in a league of his own!
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I saw him in 1974. Can't remember who he was backing
That song is a great story. I listen very closely great singer, congratulations to a lengthy career.
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got to see him perform live in a very small bar in E. Lansing Michigan next to the Michigan State University Campus right around 1970 or 71. Got within a few feet of him since the "stage" was tiny. I'll never forget his performance. As I recall he did 3 "sets". In each set he wore a different colored "suede suit". Purple (like in this video) Green and Yellow. I was with my sister who was a student at the time at MSU. What a Genre of Music up in the North Midwest!!
A blast from the past
Doug is the best.
what talent, what fun, what luck that he is from here, louisiana!
What luck what fun dat his Manager was best friends wit mah daddy and Mai’s Doug became like a best friend to me he also signed mon chapeau
The Raging Cajun!!@ Loved his Music all My Life
Gotta love him.
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Wow, rufneckin in the gulf, had a gf from Jennings, pure cooney
Top Gator 🐊 Man.
The kids sitting in front seem unenthused while a Cajun legend plays an old favorite. Oh well😊
❤❤but what diggy lo?😊
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A fiddle is hard to play to him it is no big thing .he is really good.
If you're gonna play in Texas, you've got to have a fiddle in the band
I use to see his brother PeeWee, perform at dance halls around southeast Texas back in the 60’s and 70’s.
That Lead Guitar is Hot but not for "Louisiana Man"
Interesting note: Kershaw has a BS in Math from McNeese State University.
Even so , I still think he's a great guy
😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽
BAD. SINGING. 😂😂😂