"Keep On Smilin" by Wet Willie
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- The story of the song, the band and the times that spawned the hit song by Mobile, Alabama's own, Wet Willie. Featuring interviews with original members Jack Hall Jr, Rick Hirsch, John David Anthony, Lewis Ross, Donna Hall Foster, & TK Lively and Capricorn Records staff, Sidney Smith, Dick Wooley, & Mark Pucci as well as fellow musicians from the Allman Bros & Rolling Stones, Chuck Leavell and Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke. Keep on Smilin indeed.
So glad to see these guys finally get a little recognition, it's long overdue. I typed in "Wet Willie Documentary" not really expecting to find anything which is shameful IMHO. Talk about underrated. Being that they are from my hometown I've had the pleasure of seeing them many times and they were an incredible live band. Tho Jimmy once coined their style as "Rock-n-Soul" I would argue they are the epitome of "Southern Rock" just based on their catalog of songs. I mean come on, with songs like "Dixie Rock" "Country Side of Life" "Leona" "Grits Ain't Groceries" "Shout Bamalama" and on and on. I challenge anyone to argue with that. One of the tightest and most talented bands ever... and true southern gentleman. P.S. RVZ got the idea for the Honkettes from seeing the Williettes and how much they added to the sound of Wet Willie... not to mention the sight of them being on the stage. Thanks for posting this. Great job. You've earned a new subscriber. 🎸🎹🎻🥁🎤🎷🎼
Saw and loved Wet Wille at the "Under Ground " in Raliegh North Carolina, such great a show in that setting. Was such a great venue, saw many greats there, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to experience those shows and that period of time.
God Bless America NOW PLEASE
Love it. Keep gettin' wetter Jimmy.
First saw Wet Willie with Allman brothers at the Grand Opening of the NOLA Super Dome and they rocked that big old building.
Saw Wet Willie in Savannah, Georgia opening for the Doobie Brothers in early December 1974.
awesome video! The Halls and Fosters are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Jimmy and his family are incredible musicians as are the bands they have played with over the years. I'll never forget them at The Warehouse.
"Keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart... EVERY DAY!"
Saw Wet Willie a dozen times or more when I was writing record and concert reviews for the Syracuse New Times. Hung out with the band several times and they were the warmest, kindest, most down-to-earth musicians I ever met…
Hey man that's cool.....I live down here in the Mobile area with these guys and they still bring it......
@@Douglas-vf5fm Remember when they opened for the Stones in '72 ? It had to be a rude shock for the Stones !
@@Douglas-vf5fm Mobile here👍
This music keeps me smiling everytime I listened to this music 😊
Got to know Jimmy a little when he joined the Nighthawks with my friend Jimmy Nalls (R.I.P.) who played guitar (he was a founding member along with Chuck of Sea Level). ..... what a great time in the ninety's. ...glad Jimmy, Chuck are still going strong .....a song for the ages .....
You should hear Wet Willie's live recording.
Great piece. Really enjoyed this.
Ditto
Thanx muchly for sharing!
I've been loving this song since I first heard it on the radio in 1974. I, of course, immediately drove to Record Bar, and bought the 45 and album. These were followed in later years by cassette, 8track, and cd versions of the same. As well as, other Wet Willie albums and singles.
Unfortunately, I was never able to see them in live concert.
Such a fabulous song!
It's helped me through good times and bad throughout the years.
It helped me get through chemo at 70+. I'm currently 3+ years in remission from AML. I'm happy to report that I'm beating the odds.
Thank you so very very much, Wet Willie, for the magic, music, and memories!
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The pain of love.
I guess what jumps at me is the fact Jimmy is not interviewed for whatever reason. It's like a big piece of the puzzle is missing.