Jerry Jeff chose his path long ago, Not a path to conform to a certain style of music that would make him very rich and not very happy. But to play music that appealed his heart and soul. And of course he never met a party he didn't like. I thank him for the life he chose. And the music he has shared with me and all his fans.
And a huge hit in 68 that allowed him to have a safety blanket or in some ways "fuck you" money to say I'm not whoring myself to the record companies. Mr. Bojangles gave him some independence from outside forces, so to speak. I loved the guy and saw him countless times all over Texas. He is gone, but his music lives on.
Money isnt everything.....and tho he did well for himself it seems some "bigger power" supposed friends of him low browed him. Very sad...and maybe it was jealousy. Non the less... one of my all time favorite singers and human. Great entertainer!!!!!
Huge fan of JJW from Canada. Saw him live in Punta Gorda FL, Gruene Hall in New Braunfels TX and Oneonta NY. Great memories. I discovered him when a friend played an album of his when I was 20 years old. RIP Jerry Jeff
He is the quintessential Drifter, the sad eyed balladeer in the barroom of life, he is a storyteller a singer and a grand imaginer...he is the one and only Jerry Jeff.
I am from Liverpool and have been brought up on rock music in the Uk but have got to say Jerry Jeff is a great artist and musician . I’ve listened to him since the mid 70’s and he’s the only country musician I have ever got into . Some great tunes 😂🍺😂
Jerry Jeff had a charm in his voice, a baritone for the ages. His songs ranged from early 60's Greenwich Village cafes Folk music, to the ramblin' life(Driftin' Way Of Life), to story telling folklore(Mr Bojangles & LA Freeway), & Country music (The Pickup Truck Song & Ramblin Scramblin)to name a small few. He is & was a National Treasure.
This guy is one of my favourites..he and his band sound as good live as recorded...he wrote 'mr Bojangles' and is mentioned in the words of 'Luckenbach Texas'.....a true Americon icon....a great singer and songwriter....it appears that the band have stayed together for years....which speaks volumes.....thanks for posting this...from England.
The first line of this song nailed me to the floor. It was on the flip side of a band on a tape a friend had made me. I tracked him down and found out who it was. The love affair had started. And continues after 20 years now. I knew nothing about him and my friend was only glad to feed me. I just put the wrong side of a tape on and it really changed my life. This is just amazing to see, one good thing about the computer age!
I agree. The polished pretty boys (and girls), can't hold a candle ~ Why? Because JJW has lived his songs, and nothing can replace, or top, or equal singing from the heart, and a straight-up spirit. Long live Jerry Jeff Walker!
jerry jeff walker has a certain way of singing that only he can give some songs justice like the ones about bums and drunks and what not. i used to think his version of desperados waiting for a train was his best one and still do for sentimental reasons, but this one is just about equal.
You folks do know this man wrote bojangles don't ya? Waylon and Willie sang about him too... 'Between Hank Williams pain songs, and Jerry Jeff's train songs'...:)
I just found out about Jerry Jeff Walker, and I've spent the last hour saying, 'Wait...he's the guy that wrote "Mr. Bojangles"...AND "L.A. Freeway"...AND "I Feel Like Hank Williams"...AND "Desperadoes"?' What a genius How have I never heard of him?
Yes, we mourn the great Jerry Jeff. But, David, JJ didn't write LA Freeway or Desperados waiting for a train. Those Texas gems belong to Guy Clark. And Chris Wall wrote I feel like Hank Williams tonight. But check out Hill Country Rain....there's a JJ tune that captured the essence of the Central Tx music scene in the 70's.
@zoarces yes it seriously is. my pard chris wall wrote this, & many more. jerry jeff featured several of them for quite a spell, both are good friends, & both great talents. give chris wall a listen, he's the real thing, & this walker feller, i'll ride the river with him any time.
This is actually a Chris Wall song covered by Good Ole Jacky Jack Doubletrouble (anyone else here old enough to remember that nickname?) And the best Desperadoes is the Outlaw allstars version from David Letterman with Nancy Griffith, Rodney and Jimmy Dale's harmony is ethereal.
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/jerry-jeff-walker/i-feel-like-hank-williams-tonight-chords-1415960 and www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/walker-jerry-jeff/i-feel-like-hank-williams-919.html
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He is another of the most overlooked country artists that ever lived. This is what country music sounds like.
Jerry Jeff chose his path long ago, Not a path to conform to a certain style of music that would make him very rich and not very happy. But to play music that appealed his heart and soul. And of course he never met a party he didn't like. I thank him for the life he chose. And the music he has shared with me and all his fans.
A butter sweet & soft voice .
And a huge hit in 68 that allowed him to have a safety blanket or in some ways "fuck you" money to say I'm not whoring myself to the record companies. Mr. Bojangles gave him some independence from outside forces, so to speak. I loved the guy and saw him countless times all over Texas. He is gone, but his music lives on.
Money isnt everything.....and tho he did well for himself it seems some "bigger power" supposed friends of him low browed him. Very sad...and maybe it was jealousy. Non the less... one of my all time favorite singers and human. Great entertainer!!!!!
Jerry Jeff Walker is so damned underrated
For real. He is such a badass
Thanks Jerry Jeff for 50 years of your music, you were your own man!
My heart was ripped out this morning. Rest in Paradise King
The Sweetness & Sorrow of Life .
I feel like Jerry Jeff tonight
Huge fan of JJW from Canada. Saw him live in Punta Gorda FL, Gruene Hall in New Braunfels TX and Oneonta NY. Great memories. I discovered him when a friend played an album of his when I was 20 years old. RIP Jerry Jeff
He is the quintessential Drifter, the sad eyed balladeer in the barroom of life, he is a storyteller a singer and a grand imaginer...he is the one and only Jerry Jeff.
I am from Liverpool and have been brought up on rock music in the Uk but have got to say Jerry Jeff is a great artist and musician . I’ve listened to him since the mid 70’s and he’s the only country musician I have ever got into . Some great tunes 😂🍺😂
Such a beautiful song !! His music touched my soul and continues to this day …
Chris Wall wrote the song. Listen to his version, it's quite good!
Greatest to ever party.
What lyrics… SO good.
Jerry Jeff had a charm in his voice, a baritone for the ages. His songs ranged from early 60's Greenwich Village cafes
Folk music, to the ramblin' life(Driftin' Way Of Life), to
story telling folklore(Mr Bojangles & LA Freeway), & Country music (The Pickup Truck Song & Ramblin Scramblin)to name a small few. He is & was a National Treasure.
This guy is one of my favourites..he and his band sound as good live as recorded...he wrote 'mr Bojangles' and is mentioned in the words of 'Luckenbach Texas'.....a true Americon icon....a great singer and songwriter....it appears that the band have stayed together for years....which speaks volumes.....thanks for posting this...from England.
there are so many good JJW songs but this one is one of my favorites.JJW is also the reason I started to learn guitar at the age of 39. Thanks Jerry
He was just the best. Rip Jerry.
The first line of this song nailed me to the floor. It was on the flip side of a band on a tape a friend had made me. I tracked him down and found out who it was. The love affair had started. And continues after 20 years now. I knew nothing about him and my friend was only glad to feed me. I just put the wrong side of a tape on and it really changed my life. This is just amazing to see, one good thing about the computer age!
Buzy ! Bizzy ! Bizee !
Fine performance by a great singer-songwriter.
My favorite Chris Wall song has to be Rodeo Wind... Great songwriter, great song
I agree. The polished pretty boys (and girls), can't hold a candle ~ Why? Because JJW has lived his songs, and nothing can replace, or top, or equal singing from the heart, and a straight-up spirit. Long live Jerry Jeff Walker!
Rest easy legend.
jerry jeff walker has a certain way of singing that only he can give some songs justice like the ones about bums and drunks and what not. i used to think his version of desperados waiting for a train was his best one and still do for sentimental reasons, but this one is just about equal.
Missing you my brother ...
There'll never be another (not like you, nor the right time)
One in a million 💕🕊️❣️
I remember seeing this show! I had the flu and was in bed watching and feeling like carp but this song made me cry. Thanks Jerry Jeff.
Love this song still
they don't write 'em or sing 'em like that anymore!
A Great Song .
One of the best
I know I should not comment because of EHO3 reasons but the Late Mr Walker has left bereft .....Backn again, I love this jocker. Still bereft
I love Jerry Jeff and his music! Simple but, real!
New York cowboy… what a talent
What an amazing tune
This song feels so good when you play it on your six string. JJW keeps going and going and going!
Great cover of a Chris Wall classic.
Jerry Jeff is the best
This is soul food for country folks
Jerry was and is timeless and class all the way,and sad for those that don't get it.......cheers
there is so much truth in his words, the first time I heard this I was hooked. especially when he sings with gary p nunn in london homesick blues.
Sir hank nice your voice I want listen your song thank you sir
You folks do know this man wrote bojangles don't ya?
Waylon and Willie sang about him too...
'Between Hank Williams pain songs, and Jerry Jeff's train songs'...:)
my goodness, I've been listening to that for a long time but didn't realize it was Jerry Jeff!
Adios Jerry Jeff 🍺👊🏻
JJW passed away yesterday...RIP
Great song
still the man
That last riff damn, what a song
True music, gotta love it...
Greetings from the Netherlands.
RIP
Really good. Man i love this guy
cool song
this song says it all???????
I just found out about Jerry Jeff Walker, and I've spent the last hour saying, 'Wait...he's the guy that wrote "Mr. Bojangles"...AND "L.A. Freeway"...AND "I Feel Like Hank Williams"...AND "Desperadoes"?' What a genius How have I never heard of him?
Yes, we mourn the great Jerry Jeff. But, David, JJ didn't write LA Freeway or Desperados waiting for a train. Those Texas gems belong to Guy Clark. And Chris Wall wrote I feel like Hank Williams tonight. But check out Hill Country Rain....there's a JJ tune that captured the essence of the Central Tx music scene in the 70's.
I CANT LISTEN TO THIS SONG WITHOUT A BEER IN MY HAND AND A BOTTLE OF JACK DANIELS ON STAND BY......
lol What a classic comment. Seems you know your music. Wish more people that comment did. You are right on .
Awesome.
@zoarces yes it seriously is. my pard chris wall wrote this, & many more. jerry jeff featured several of them for quite a spell, both are good friends, & both great talents. give chris wall a listen, he's the real thing, & this walker feller, i'll ride the river with him any time.
This is actually a Chris Wall song covered by Good Ole Jacky Jack Doubletrouble (anyone else here old enough to remember that nickname?) And the best Desperadoes is the Outlaw allstars version from David Letterman with Nancy Griffith, Rodney and Jimmy Dale's harmony is ethereal.
I will have to look that one up. Sound like it s worth listening too. Sand but true there s alot of murder on Music Row.
This was written by Montana native, the great Chis Wall, the same guy who wrote "Trashy Women."
Love JJW. No one like him.
Ralph Emory was the Drug Store Truck Drivin Man
@kilnrunner1 Thank you for your awesome comment! No words can describr JJW !!!!! :)
Sure miss JJW.
@easygrip I love his version of Desperados but I gotta give the edge to the original, I believe Guy a little more.
why do spouses forget the good times?
Anyone know who worte this song? Really good!
Jerry Jeff wrote that song,like he did many others!
@@steveendicott1855 Nope, Chris Wall wrote it
@@jacobholsinger1698 Ok thanks
Chris Wall
@TheRatbert Check out Guy Clark, and Townes Van Zandt
Chris Wall wrote this song
any one know where I might be able to find the Tabs for this?
Nothing on ultimate guitar.
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/jerry-jeff-walker/i-feel-like-hank-williams-tonight-chords-1415960 and www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/walker-jerry-jeff/i-feel-like-hank-williams-919.html
@kilnrunner1 They stold my country!
Does not sound like Hank, but good song, ~ Arthur
great song......