Rock legend Steve Miller sings an intimate version of "The Joker" on The Bob Rivers Show - just Steve and his guitar at the Mix 107-5 studios in Portland!
I can't believe how tuned his voice is. It is so 'spot-on' that it looks like he has an autotune, but no! He's just great! And his guitar playing in this performance looks simple but is actually kindda hard. Very effective picking.
No one can do it better than the best🤓😎. The best songs are always the simple ones with a catchy tune and lyrics. Thanks Steve Miller, you old JOKER you.
I saw the Steve Miller band at eagles auditorium in 1969, that was the Brave New World tour. It was unforgettable. Miller is not just a studio performer.
One of our generation's (classic rock) greatest entertainers! This song (along with many others in his catalog) is timeless! Thanks for sharing this great performance!
Salgado was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2005, and underwent a successful liver transplant in 2006. On June 13, 2006, a benefit concert was held in his honor in Portland to raise funds for his medical treatment.Among those who performed were STEVE MILLER.
Many classic rock singers get sloppy, lazy, careless, or off-key when singing their old stuff. Steve, however, stays true to his music and sounds as fresh as he ever has.
That song is one of my top ten of all time. I liked it back when I was in the 2nd grade, don't know why, I couldn't have undertood the concepts at that age. There was something about it that coalesced with my very being. Or maybe it is merely an awesome song? :)
I can't believe how tuned his voice is. It is so 'spot-on' that it looks like he has an autotune, but no! He's just great! And his guitar playing in this performance looks simple but is actually kindda hard. Very effective picking.
Oh my god he's still awesome. He's one of the few older original rock singers that still sounds great.
Ahh, his voice is smooth as butter... Love ya, Steve
Oh my god, I love him.
This version is it.
Some people call him the space cowboy
he has one of the best voices i've ever heard
so smooth, i can't think of anyone else like it
One of the best Version, really great, love the Steve
No one can do it better than the best🤓😎. The best songs are always the simple ones with a catchy tune and lyrics. Thanks Steve Miller, you old JOKER you.
I saw the Steve Miller band at eagles auditorium in 1969, that was the Brave New World tour.
It was unforgettable.
Miller is not just a studio performer.
Old soldiers never die......... I am so glad to see him still alive and kicking, just great.
Like any good 60's legend - he just opens his mouth, and out it comes!
RUclips decided I needed to see this again after so many years. They were not wrong!
For anyone interested, he's in standard tuning but a full step down (E Strings at D) in this video. Play on!
One of our generation's (classic rock) greatest entertainers! This song (along with many others in his catalog) is timeless!
Thanks for sharing this great performance!
Whew.... so good. Perfect.
So this is what inspired you to make a tutorial on this song! I knew I heard this version before somewhere.
Bravo! Steve Miller is one of my favorites of all time. Legendary
Thanks for the quick ticket to the 70"s. Still great.
Coolest version ever :)
by *F A R.*
great guitar work & voice, thanks Steve.
DAMN PERFECT VERSION
Ahh, his voice is smooth as butter... Love ya, Steve
Thanks for this video.
I love it, it brings back allot of great memories.
How cool is this >>>>>Love it !
Looks like my neighbor playing in his garage after mowing the lawn 🎸👍
Oh my god, I love him.
Perfect in every way !
This version, is the most beautiful thing ive ever heard,
❤️❤️❤️
So smooth…
pure raw music at it's finest.
dude I play and he's amazing! That scale to finish was da bomb
Just perfect
So many people have tried to sing that song; but there is only one Steve Miller.
Totally!!
He’s a musical genius.
Salgado was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2005, and underwent a successful liver transplant in 2006.
On June 13, 2006, a benefit concert was held in his honor in Portland to raise funds for his medical treatment.Among those who performed were STEVE MILLER.
A towering performance.
Wow. It's nice to know that Steve can still play!
Very very very and warm. Thank you for sharing
He looks and sounds amazing! Thank you for posting ...very nice.
Its Steve Miller and it is pure and perfect.Jesus, It don't get any better than this
Absolutely beautiful.
absolutely killer! doesnt get better ....
wow, that was absolutely amazing. perfect!
im bowing before his talent!
still sounds great. Excellent job!
Perfection !
This just made my day. I think I'm going to watch it again!
Great fan miller feliz year.
I love this song!
Spectacular!
that was very cool > always a great song,,nice to see unplugged version.
Many classic rock singers get sloppy, lazy, careless, or off-key when singing their old stuff. Steve, however, stays true to his music and sounds as fresh as he ever has.
In my dreams I can play and sing just like this!
Thank you.
I 've been listen to bob rivers. Since. He started in the eightys. In Seattle an the miserable movie of boz
Really cool song!! I like it!!
Thank you from Austria!
MARAVILLOSO !!! SUPER
absolutely killer!
This version is it.
agree
Danced to early 70s already... Great times
That song is one of my top ten of all time. I liked it back when I was in the 2nd grade, don't know why, I couldn't have undertood the concepts at that age. There was something about it that coalesced with my very being. Or maybe it is merely an awesome song? :)
Wow.
Very wow. Thank you!
awesome.
He still has it!
awesome! steve rocks!!!
luv this one ! thX for posting !
Grrrrrrreat! Thanx!
Steve "the space cowboy" Miller, no one will ever do/sing this song better :)
Effin brilliant. Yeeeehooo! hahaha
Mis respetos desde Costa Rica
the best song..........
he's the man
That's awesome
good song
i live next door to steve in friday harbor washinton sanjuan is land nice guy
Cracking cover
Bacan bacan bacan folk total!!!!
Me
Guitar uned a Whole step down...it was meant for 12 strings guit
Pay attention 'bout this pompitous of love, y'all!
Steve Miller Rulez!!!!!
When simple is best.
yeah
yes this is old steve
Mr Rivers, why did you leave us at KCOK? I miss my cofee and good easy mornings. Thanks
Four people don't get there Love
So, these are different words. Or at least in different order. Did he mean to do that or is this just the best take?
can some one upload the song Who Put The Stump (bob rivers) plz
Just love this video ... been watching it for years. Seems he is tuned one half step down ... playing along with it is off .... anyone know for sure ?
full step down.
Would that be a 00-37K2 SM Signature Edition 'Steve Miller' model Martin Acoustic Guitar?
And will I win a prize if I am right?
He is the only "Joker" in music.
Does anyone know of other songs from this session??
I feel sad for the people who dosnt know about this
Bhuvnesh Kumar don’t
is there a guitar tutorial anywhere of this version??
Martymusic
wanna shake your tree hahaha
Some people call me "Maurice"
what the hell its not steve!!!!
@bkiknorite Time waits for no one, Junior. If your fortunate, it will catch up to you too.
hej
@crunkfr3ak im a joker and a smoker all day every day
I tink "pompatus" is derived from "pompous". Makes sense to me...
Charles Bryan ...I've always believed it to mean importance, as in, the importance of love...
Cutter
It's called lyrical phrasing. look it up kids.
probably... :-)
and so I am
/pouts
lol