Johnny Crawford! RARE Rodeo Footage as Johnny sings "Ghost Riders in the Sky." A WORD ON WESTERNS

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @mikebrannick8932
    @mikebrannick8932 3 года назад +5

    RIP Johnny Crawford. Thank you for the entertainment. Bobby, thank you for keeping Johnny's legacy alive.

  • @zuzuspetals9281
    @zuzuspetals9281 3 года назад +12

    I'm sorry for the loss of your brother, husband, father, friend. Johnny seemed to be such a good and content person, that even showed through his dementia. Thank you all for allowing us to have the pleasure of his company all these years.

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, zuzu. Johnny left a wonderful legacy.

  • @waynegilchrist1596
    @waynegilchrist1596 4 года назад +33

    Thank you for sharing Johnny Crawford's story and legacy with us. Our prayers go out for him and all his family and loved ones.

  • @kathieolsen5386
    @kathieolsen5386 4 года назад +10

    What a beautiful voice, Johnny you are such a blessing! I still watch all yor shows and you put smiles on my face and laughter in my heart. God bless you and you loved ones.

  • @wakajumba
    @wakajumba 4 года назад +28

    My prayers are with Johnny and the Crawford family. God bless you all.

  • @Ken-dv9uf
    @Ken-dv9uf 4 года назад +12

    Thank You Rob Word & Bobby Crawford for sharing this wonderful video of Johnny at the Rodeo. My thoughts and Prayers are with Johnny. Thank you for so many wonderful youthful memories Johnny! 🙏🤠🙏

  • @hellsapoppin2048
    @hellsapoppin2048 4 года назад +14

    Your a damned good man for Helping Johnny Crawford out Rob. You just got a star in your Crown.

  • @shirlthomas3330
    @shirlthomas3330 4 года назад +20

    I love old westerns and have watched the Rifleman shows many times. Johnny was one of the greatest child actors and should have won many awards for the work he did. His music and acting have brought so much to my life and many others. Best wishes to him and his family, I hope there will soon be help for people suffering with this terrible health condition. Thank you for sharing this with all his fans .

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, Shirl.

    • @MITCH_61
      @MITCH_61 4 года назад +1

      Please people give back to a boy we grew up with watching one of the best if not the best western series of all time🙏🙏

    • @mbrower3304
      @mbrower3304 4 года назад

      Johnny was an extraordinary actor. I still record and watch The Rifleman every day.

  • @19willdo
    @19willdo 3 года назад +3

    Just heard about Johnny's passing... he brought joy to so many of us. I will be watching the Rifleman today!!

  • @kathykit7629
    @kathykit7629 4 года назад +4

    A wonderful memory to share. Just like watching home movies of a beloved brother since so many of us grew up watching Johnny.

  • @219SandPond
    @219SandPond 4 года назад +4

    Johnny is just awesome! I never dreamed that he was A real cowboy! Thank you for sharing.

  • @elvap1457
    @elvap1457 4 года назад +4

    The Crawford brothers, Gods gift for us !! God bless you guys and your family's !!

  • @barbarachatman496
    @barbarachatman496 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing all the photos, etc of Johnny's wonderful life. He will be missed dearly. I love you all...❤

  • @buxxbannerspov30
    @buxxbannerspov30 4 года назад +16

    As a rodeo cowboy, Johnny is right up there with Ben Johnson and Slim Pickens...his bronc riding was fantastic!

  • @debnicometo232
    @debnicometo232 4 года назад +23

    prayers to him every day. He was so blessed to live what was in his soul. the DVD will make great Christmas presents. thank you for posting

  • @rickaverill4528
    @rickaverill4528 4 года назад +7

    I love this. He should have done more cowboy songs. He was a natural at it. My prayers are with him during his fight against Alzheimer’s.

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад +3

      Thanks, Rick. At Clayton Moore's funeral, Johnny came dressed in wooly chaps with a small combo and performed classic western songs from the 1930s. It was a wonderful tribute. I told Johnny I wanted him to do the same thing when I died. Unfortunately, Johnny's unable to sing anymore. A great tragedy.

  • @davepalmerton2429
    @davepalmerton2429 4 года назад +3

    Johnny's rendition was really touching. All the best to him, and his family.

  • @susiearviso3032
    @susiearviso3032 3 года назад +2

    Johnny, when I was about 9 I started watching The Rifleman with my dad. My dad wasn't around much because he worked all the time. He didn't know that my mom was abusing me. But just watching the TV relationship you and your TV dad shared, was enough to show me that relationships like that could be nurtured and facilitated.
    It changed me and made me want to be a loving mother someday. And I was. Your show was much more than just a show. It affected many lives.
    Today I'm a born again Christian for 45 years now, which has added a great deal more to my life. God Bless You Johnny. We care about you. You MATTER to us.

  • @je5tran
    @je5tran 4 года назад +19

    Thanks for posting, Rob. I just went to JohnnyCrawfordLegacy.com and bought the DVD set and a photo of Chuck Connors and Johnny together that I have always liked. I wanted to tell you a story about Chuck Connors. I was born in the Sunset Park/Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn NY. in 1955. My father and my older brothers attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School, the same school as Chuck Connors. My Dad played baseball in his youth for his high school and in the summers played on a local team called The Ramblers. Chuck Connors was 4 years younger than my Dad. Chuck Connors was too young for The Ramblers but being a big kid who could hit like like crazy and a big target as a first baseman for the infielders to throw to, they got him on the team. My Aunt Rose, one time, asked my Dad, "who was the tall blonde kid who came to the door to ask if Joey could come out to play baseball?" In the early 2000s, I found and read the biography of Chuck Connors by David Fury called Chuck Connors: "The Man Behind the Rifle." I really enjoyed it and it is a valued part of my library. There are three uncanny, similarities between Chuck Connors and my Dad. They both had 4 sons and no daughters. They both died on the same date November 10th, 4 years apart, at the same age of 71. I knew the Chuck Connors settled in an area outside of Tehachipi called Bear Valley Springs. I was looking at real estate there in the early 2000s. A realtor was taking me around looking at homes in this development. I said, "I understand Chuck Connors lived here." She exclaimed, "Yes, right there!" We happened to be passing the 5-acre property that he lived in. It was a Spanish Style, white stucco house. Chuck Connors had passed away in 1992 but I understand he had a replica of the North Fork cabin on that "propidy." We used to get a kick out of Chuck Connors' Brooklyn accent coming out once in a while. Well, I know this is a lengthy message, and tI hank you for indulging me in letting me tell you about it. Someday, I will tell you about my young sons and my chance meeting Roy Rogers at his museum many years ago. Take care, Rob, and thank you for your excellent youtube channel and keeping the old Westerns alive. Sincerely, Joe from Tucson

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад +3

      Thank you, je5. Awesome memories and story about Chuck.

    • @barrygioportmorien1
      @barrygioportmorien1 4 года назад +2

      Thank you for that interesting information. From a fan of Chuck and Johnny.

  • @kellycoleman715
    @kellycoleman715 4 года назад +5

    Bobby, you are a good brother. I have great memories of you and John from your television performances when I was a kid. John’s 30’s and 40’s musical offerings were particularity appealing to me as I love the music from that era (old soul). And I am from West Texas so rodeo has been a natural part of my life as well. Love and prayers for you and your dear brother. I wish I could send a decent financial donation. Both of my late parents, my paternal grandfather and an uncle suffered from Alzheimer’s. It isn’t fun for all involved. By the way, my favorite TV show as a kid was Laramie and I particularly enjoyed the older episodes when you joined Slim and Jess at the ranch. One of the Western channels is running them now and I get to enjoy them all over again! God bless.

  • @tracydean8691
    @tracydean8691 3 года назад +2

    I adored Jimmy Crawford, loved his songs, the Rifleman.. sending love to his family and friends

  • @barrygioportmorien1
    @barrygioportmorien1 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic, I love Johnny's singing, and loved him as Mark McCain in "The Rifleman".......This is an excellent version of "Ghost Riders In The Sky", it's right up there with Marty Robbins version, which has always been my favourite....... I had no idea how accomplished a Rodeo Rider Johnny was. he had it all from my point of view, Good looking, Acting, Singing, a wonderful entertainer. Thank you Bobby, you are a gentleman like your Brother.

  • @marcosaraiva9205
    @marcosaraiva9205 4 года назад +2

    What can I say but WOW! It has lifted my heart ! From Portugal God bless.

  • @jackyandell2489
    @jackyandell2489 4 года назад

    God Bless Johnny. Love ya buddy. Prayers to you , your beautiful wife and family. John, you have brought a smile to my face more time than I can remember. I want you to know that you are love every much. I have a tear in my eye of how time teaches us all how to savor our youth. God Bless.

  • @tomroach6275
    @tomroach6275 3 года назад +2

    Dear Bobby, My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Thank you for sharing this exceptional video. God Bless Johnny Crawford & his family.

  • @MThomas001
    @MThomas001 4 года назад +9

    That was awesome. If you listen, there is some serious guitar work going on behind the vocals. Great video.

  • @katemaloney4296
    @katemaloney4296 3 года назад +1

    I wish I had found this page earlier so I could have helped. Only just recently, I have been brushing up on my Johnny Crawford history, and I have bern kicking myself--hard. As a lover of music, how did I not know about Johnny's beautiful singing voice? Oh, I could hear "How High The Moon" everyday for the rest of my life and never get tired of it--it is the only version eorth listening to! I hope his estate gets RHINO to release his LPs again because people deserve to hear his music. What a blessing that would be.
    That said, I cant imagine what the Crawford Family is going thru, but please know all of you are in my heart and prayers. If we can take any comfort from this, I believe Johnny is conducting and leading the biggest and best band in the whole universe. And he is doing it with that beautiful, infectious smile of his.
    Many blessings.

  • @gaylecarver8813
    @gaylecarver8813 3 года назад +1

    I was so sorry to hear about Johnny’s passing!!!
    I have been a fan of his since I was a young teenager!! For Christmas my mom bought
    Bobby & Johnny record “Good Buddies for me!!!
    I just lived that record!!!

  • @bethanyhomsher9740
    @bethanyhomsher9740 4 года назад +5

    This is beautiful to watch! Thank you so much for posting!

  • @JSB1882
    @JSB1882 4 года назад +1

    Wow! That was a great rendition of that song. One of the best I've ever heard.

  • @michaelfrost4584
    @michaelfrost4584 3 года назад +2

    Thank you soo much for showing this video , you are a great brother , may Johnny R.I.P

  • @carolynpillsbury2735
    @carolynpillsbury2735 4 года назад +4

    Thank You so much Rob and Bobby Crawford for Sharing this with us!!!

  • @gwag8410
    @gwag8410 4 года назад

    My wife and I have been watching reruns of The Rifleman again lately... we have seen every one more than once I’m sure.. but they are still great to see again.. your brother was a talented guy. It’s an awful disease he is dealing with, and it has touched most of us in one way or another.. so sad.

  • @janethartwig774
    @janethartwig774 4 года назад +1

    You can always count on Word on Westerns to support our childhood heroes. I was a fan of Johnny Crawford’s during his Rifleman days but totally lost sight of him after the show went off the air. How wonderful to know about his fantastic career and many talents. I’m honored to be able to contribute to his fundraising. Thank you for your heartfelt efforts.

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад

      Thank you, Janet.

    • @janethartwig774
      @janethartwig774 4 года назад

      Thank you for the opportunity to ease his wife and brother’s mind. This is a sad journey they are on; he is a wonderful gentleman.

  • @Orrymain1
    @Orrymain1 4 года назад +2

    This was amazing to see and hear. I'm thankful to Bobby for sharing it and what a great idea to help raise money for Johnny's care. Thanks, Rob, for giving the Crawfords this forum to help.

  • @davidzamora4423
    @davidzamora4423 4 года назад +3

    I have always loved his music and as an actor. Thank you again for sharing

  • @broadwayrealtorsbroadwaypr1175
    @broadwayrealtorsbroadwaypr1175 4 года назад +3

    Good on you Rob for posting this, well done indeed.

  • @comedyshorts2
    @comedyshorts2 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for posting this rarity. May God Bless Johnny & his family.

  • @richardbennett6237
    @richardbennett6237 3 года назад +1

    ... while listening to 'Ghost Riders' I wasn't sure that was Johnny Crawford singing ... but after listening for awhile I became convinced it was him ! He sang it different from other songs I've heard him sing, guess I was expecting bopper music, but he sang this as tho he were a real cowboy ... and after watching those home movies, became convinced he IS A REAL COWBOY. Two Thumbs Up for this !

  • @Ronin4614
    @Ronin4614 4 года назад +1

    Wonderful music and great videos. Prayers out for a real cowboy, Johnny Cowboy. Thank you, Rob.

  • @ecouturehandmades5166
    @ecouturehandmades5166 4 года назад +1

    What a clear, clean, controlled tenor! Beautiful!
    We have been enjoying watching "Rifleman" reruns and I remember the crush I had back then (teehee). Blessings to him and your family!

  • @sandraoviedo2485
    @sandraoviedo2485 4 года назад +4

    Love Johnny and Bobby! God Bless you both 🙏🙏🌹🌹🍦🍦

  • @AceMoonshot
    @AceMoonshot 4 года назад +2

    Damn. Getting old is a hard gig. Best wishes to the Crawford family.

  • @SuperHigear
    @SuperHigear 4 года назад +3

    Sorry to hear he's battling Alzheimer's disease, prayers to him and his family. I continue to watch & enjoy The Rifleman series here on RUclips and occasionally on cable tv.

  • @marlenebtagelman2451
    @marlenebtagelman2451 4 года назад +2

    I have always liked Johnny Crawford's voice.

  • @kirkmorrison6131
    @kirkmorrison6131 3 года назад +1

    My prayers go out to Mr Crawford and his family and friends especially his family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. May God Bless all his family left behind, by his passing

  • @philipd.6257
    @philipd.6257 4 года назад +2

    What wonderful gesture in handing over the forum to Bobby Crawford to feature and highlight the talents of his brother John. Well done pard'ner.

  • @oldwhtman
    @oldwhtman 3 года назад +1

    Watched him back in the 50s on The Rifleman. Didn't know he sang so well. R.I.P., "Mark".

  • @simonhaines3441
    @simonhaines3441 4 года назад

    My Thoughts and Prayers to Johnny and his family. God Bless.

  • @andreamurphy1126
    @andreamurphy1126 4 года назад +8

    Does anybody know when those " Western Days in Knoxville, Tn " were ? What Year ? I Loved Watching the Crawford brothers on TV. Still do. Johnny sure can ride, rope and sing. Awesome.

  • @user-fs5lc2dl7t
    @user-fs5lc2dl7t 4 года назад +4

    always like the way he sat a horse even as a kid...he's a natural...

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад

      Thanks, J. When he was really small, I liked the way he'd pull himself up and into the saddle.

    • @user-fs5lc2dl7t
      @user-fs5lc2dl7t 4 года назад +1

      @@AWordonWesterns Yeah...it became more noticeable as he grew...and I would always say to myself "that is no actor sitting that horse...that is a real horseman". This rodeo footage proves I was right. This is the first time I've seen this side of him. I did know that he followed a musical career with his band. Sorry to learn his health has declined, he is just a year older than I am. He was always one of my favorites and the few times he appeared later after he grew up left me longing for a full time series for him because I so enjoyed his inner spirit.

  • @BeatlesGirlKaren
    @BeatlesGirlKaren 4 года назад +1

    This...was...FABULOUS - thanks so much for this treat!

  • @jadeblues357
    @jadeblues357 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing and posting Bobby, my hopes and prayers go out to your family!

  • @randolphlearning5255
    @randolphlearning5255 4 года назад +4

    Thank's for sharing Rob.

  • @PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop
    @PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop 4 года назад +1

    Just wonderful. Thank you, Bobby, for posting this.
    Phil

  • @joeburns4294
    @joeburns4294 4 года назад

    Watch your videos on a Smart tv so I don't often get a chance to comment. Just wanted to take time out to let you know how much I look foreword to them every week. Totally amazed by all the great people you know. I always thought it's better to let them know how much we appreciated their work while they're still around. Keep up the good work!

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад

      Thanks, Joe, for taking the time. I heartily agree and am trying to talk and hear stories from as many as possible.

  • @barbarachatman496
    @barbarachatman496 3 года назад

    I look at this everyday. Johnny is missed alot. 😪😪

  • @williammunny75
    @williammunny75 4 года назад +1

    Very good! May God bless you all. Thx Mr. Rob Word!

  • @robertwalker6584
    @robertwalker6584 4 года назад +1

    Wow Johnny! Johnny can RIDE. Johnny can Bronk and sing. Wow. Thank you for sharing. Be well Johnny keep your heels dug in

  • @barbarachatman496
    @barbarachatman496 3 года назад

    Very talented. You are truly missed.

  • @joegoodman3911
    @joegoodman3911 3 года назад +2

    Never knew he could sing like that...

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  3 года назад

      He had several hit records. Johnny's voice was beautiful.

  • @charlotterobnett6359
    @charlotterobnett6359 4 года назад +1

    Bobby I love his music and his acting on the Rifle man show and what even cool is his wife and I have same name🤟🌹❤️🤗

  • @suev3339
    @suev3339 2 года назад

    Thanks Rob! What a jewel Bobby shared here. Greensleeves my favorite of Johnny’s The Rifleman.

  • @jeffryrichardson9105
    @jeffryrichardson9105 4 года назад +1

    Love it! Thank you for sharing this with us all! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

  • @stephaniekanoun4409
    @stephaniekanoun4409 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful video! So proud of Stacey Shaffer for all her hard work on these videos! Please stop by the JCL store to check out their other videos! :)

  • @rodyates4771
    @rodyates4771 4 года назад +4

    Probably never would have made the pro rodeo circuit, but I don’t think most people realize what it takes to get on the back of a bucking bronc or a rank bull even steer wrestling. I tried it once and hit the ground so hard I don’t think I’ve recovered 25 years later. LOL Sending prayers his way.

  • @RoryVanucchi
    @RoryVanucchi 4 года назад +1

    impressive stuff. great Johnny

  • @LarryKelly
    @LarryKelly 4 года назад +1

    Wish good things for both Crawford brothers. Role models both.

  • @susanhoxter1566
    @susanhoxter1566 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful tribute

  • @desertfox3860
    @desertfox3860 4 года назад +1

    Well done! Thanks for sharing.

  • @4toes1nose
    @4toes1nose 4 года назад +3

    Thank you

  • @I_am_Diogenes
    @I_am_Diogenes 4 года назад +1

    That was honestly better than expected . Has real talent . A true actor from the ol' days when singing , acting and dancing were required to get a job acting . ..... If I may ask .... dont suppose you have a dancing video .

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, Seemor. I'll check with Bobby. He's been going through boxes of old home movies.

  • @tonycrocisi9242
    @tonycrocisi9242 4 года назад

    Thank you you are a wonderful brother 👍

  • @barbarachatman496
    @barbarachatman496 3 года назад

    Very interesting.. Rip Johnny. You are missed.

  • @paulstan9828
    @paulstan9828 4 года назад +1

    That was great, Thanks!

  • @johnlant1730
    @johnlant1730 4 года назад +1

    Awesome footage!

  • @kipsalviv5742
    @kipsalviv5742 4 года назад

    Thank you so much.

  • @janicepilkington6915
    @janicepilkington6915 4 года назад +1

    reruns of The Rifleman gets me through covid

  • @brianbeeson
    @brianbeeson 3 года назад

    R.I.P Johnny. Sorry to hear of your passing

  • @konradherrmann3213
    @konradherrmann3213 4 года назад +4

    ❤️

  • @jozatexan1964
    @jozatexan1964 4 года назад +8

    Rob, can you post the mailing address once in a while where folks can send cards. Some of us are old and don't do a good job of keeping track of addresses.

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад +8

      Johnny Crawford %Charlotte McKenna
      P.O. Box 7073
      Burbank, CA 91510.
      Thank you for your help and in sharing Johnny's video.

  • @Joez86
    @Joez86 Год назад

    Bravo

  • @dalecomer5951
    @dalecomer5951 4 года назад

    I sat next to Karen Pendleton in the third grade. When she left school to become one of the original Disney Mouseketeers there was another kid in the school who was also selected by Disney. He was a little older. I never met him but the older brother of one of my friends was in his class. The brother said the kid was an experienced actor (interestingly, not "child actor") and had already done several movie or TV roles. The kid kept to himself during recess and lunch period. He would pace back and forth with his hands behind his back. My friend said he was practicing lines for an upcoming audition. I thought he was pretending to be John Carridine.The only member of the OG Mouseketeers who would seem to fit the circumstances would be Johnny.

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, Dale. What school was that? I'll try and get some info for you.

    • @dalecomer5951
      @dalecomer5951 4 года назад

      @@AWordonWesternsThat would be great, Rob. It was Fair Ave. Elementary School in North Hollywood. Karen was even cuter in living color than on b&w TV.

    • @AWordonWesterns
      @AWordonWesterns  4 года назад

      @@dalecomer5951 Hi, Dale. It wasn’t Johnny at Fair Ave. N. Hollywood.
      We went to Cheremoya Elementary on Franklin Ave, Hollywood.
      Bobby Crawford

    • @dalecomer5951
      @dalecomer5951 4 года назад

      @@AWordonWesternsThanks a million. Rob.There must.be only one or two other original Mouseketers it
      could have been.

  • @johnwood551
    @johnwood551 4 года назад

    I was a kid growing up watching the Rifleman and envied Johnny being on that show, and I was REALLY upset when you left Laramie,you were so much better ( and Hoagie too) than that kid with Spring Byington

  • @sandravaldez995
    @sandravaldez995 4 года назад

    I’d like to know what Is Johnny’s favorite Rifleman episode, & how did he learn to ride a horse. Was he experienced rider at such a young age when series started? Thank you.
    Prayers for him.🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

  • @richardbann1269
    @richardbann1269 4 года назад +1

    THIS IS TERRIFIC!