Omg, just no. I heard this song on the radio twice in 88 and they never said who the artist was. I absolutely LOVED this song and was so determined to find out who played it. I was pregnant with my daughter in 88, water breaks about 3:00 am in the morning, I call my Dr and he says, come right in to the hospital. As soon as we pull up to the hospital this song comes on the radio again and I swear to God, I will not get out of the car until the songs over so I can find out who is singing this song! Well, they cut to a new song right away, I didn't find out that night anyway. So my unborn daughter heard this song at full volume right before she came into this world. I'm devastated to learn of his death, this song will always have a very special place in my heart. Rip special soul.
OMG ....... I'm from West Tennesse, just under an hour from Jackson, and MEMORY IN THE MAKING is quite simply one of the very best albums I've ever heard. I've been in Florida for seven years, and I just now stumbled on the information that John Kilzer passed away in 2019. I'm stunned and numb .... R.I.P.
When I heard this song, I was just about to get out of the VA in Little Rock. Seems had this thing called, PTSD, from the Nam. I was driving toward Texas. Picked up the radio station from Shrevesport, LA.98.1. or 98.8, hell, long time. Sexy blond was the DJ. I knew of Kilzer from Memphis. The song made me start jumpin in my seat. I got to a payphone, and got the number too that station. I explained my situation to that hot dj. She played it for me twice on the way home. What memories, thanks JK.
@@SuperSpectre1 Hi no. He was a good friend of one of my best friends, John VanWagnoer He came to Utah a few years ago invited by John to do a show. I played keys. It was such a blast An amazing weekend hanging out with him.
@@rstrong0208 That's just great, capt.Like my story.When I heard Red Blue Jeans, it was a bouncing moment! Lol.No music in the PTSD unit to speak of.I got the tape and enjoyed all of it.The concept of that song, anti communism,I would say, was well written..Anyway, thanks for responding.My girlfriend did get a very tight pair of RED BLUE JEANS..lolol
My name is Rod Strong. I play keys with alot of groups here is Salt Lake. It was such a blast to play with John. Great guy. He is truly missed. Thanks again!
@@rstrong0208 my pleasure Rob..My dear ole dad put an Accordion in my lap at age 5.Played for 7 years.Hated every minute.Well, I wanted to be like Elvis! Then the Beatles.He, of course called them "Long Haired freaks." Being raised close to WVA, Ohio side, my hillbilly,Cop father said NO!! So I could sing.First time I heard Ian Gilliam, that was it!! I tried.Lots of exercises, few voice lessons, couple bands...Tore a vocal cord..Doc said, "I can fix it, but!!" 1974.I just listen to you wonderful musicians now..Oh yea, the HAIR? I didn't get a trim for 9 years..lolol..Rn ..Medic in Nam.Oh well ,Rob..Hope your still playing..
Sorry for the late Condolences. I feel dumb for not knowing more of my Music Genre. I honestly had no Idea whom was the Name singing this song. I use to hear it in the Late 80's and early 1990's and haven't heard it for a very long time now. I Never knew his name. I was just having a memory lane visit and this song pop'd into my head , so I youtubed it and it got Me here. RIP Mr. Kilzer. I enjoyed your super energy with this and green Yellow red song.
John was my pastor and close friend I really loved the guy He always called me the coolest guy on the planet He helped me through so much in life I just wish I could hear him call me the coolest guy on the planet one last time. But now at least he’s at peace. RIP My friend I’ll really miss you
Our days are weighed on a scale of mercy , from the G-d of peace and love who considers our weaknesses and knows we all face death one day.May the friends lkke you live for what John sometimes couldn't for everything or everyone as he was just human.His legacy of love.
I'll be forever grateful to a little record store called "East West Records and Tapes" for turning me onto John Kilzer and the awesome Memory in the Making album. Stopped in there to buy some concert tickets (yeah that was when you bought tickets at record stores and head shops before Ticketmaster Ruined it) and they were playing that album , Green, Yellow and Red track. If I hadn't stopped in there and they weren't playing his album I never would have heard of JK and totally missed out on one of the best albums of the late 80s!! Walked out with 2 concert tickets and a shiny new album!!
RiP.!.Watched him in Memphis basketball.and Rock n Roll in Memphis.(As a mentor and teacher as a English teacher and Rehap and minister. In Memphis.He lived a life the fullest!.
I'm from close to Memphis and my mother used to listen to John when I was a kid; I was little when this song came out. But I know every lyric!! She listened to it constantly. Memory in the Making and Busman's Holiday rock!! And look at his baby face- so cute.
I lived in Memphis and uses to hang out with John Kilzer some. It was a whole different world back then. I still keep up with a few of my Memphis friends from those days. Haven't seen John In years though.
would love to see how far the lead solo went at the end, it was awesome, and it gets faded away volume wise, it doesnt actually end, the full version could of been epic
I have been trying to find this to buy (the song or the entire CD) for weeks. God, I love this song!!! Is it just not available anymore? It needs to be. I think in the later 80s is when rock made a come back. It had a tough time thewre in the late 70s with the whole disco thing :-) GREAT SONG!!!!
This really wasn't my type of music back the the 80's, can't remember how I found out or who turned me on to John Kilzer. His album Memory in the Making is a great album, wore out 2 cassettes (before cd's) listening to it.
MEMORY IN THE MAKING del 88' John Kilzer ead Vocals Jack Holder Guitars, Backing Vocals Dave Smith Bass ...Harry Peel Drums POWER POP, ONDA JIMMY RYSER, JOHN COUGAR, ENTRE BRYAN ADAMS, JUDE COLE, JIMMY HARNEN
Great song, great artist, sorry to hear he's gone. RIP. Funny about this video is who less educated the producer of this video was. Not a Stalin Poster is shown, that's Lenin.
This song brings back so many memories. He should have made it big. He was also a very good basketball player. RIP John and Harry Peel Sr on drums.
Omg, just no. I heard this song on the radio twice in 88 and they never said who the artist was. I absolutely LOVED this song and was so determined to find out who played it. I was pregnant with my daughter in 88, water breaks about 3:00 am in the morning, I call my Dr and he says, come right in to the hospital. As soon as we pull up to the hospital this song comes on the radio again and I swear to God, I will not get out of the car until the songs over so I can find out who is singing this song! Well, they cut to a new song right away, I didn't find out that night anyway. So my unborn daughter heard this song at full volume right before she came into this world. I'm devastated to learn of his death, this song will always have a very special place in my heart. Rip special soul.
OMG .......
I'm from West Tennesse,
just under an hour from Jackson,
and MEMORY IN THE MAKING
is quite simply one of the very
best albums I've ever heard.
I've been in Florida for seven years,
and I just now stumbled on the
information that John Kilzer
passed away in 2019.
I'm stunned and numb .... R.I.P.
Most underrated album in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.
Absolutly right !!!
John Kilzer (1957 - March 12, 2019) was American singer / songwriter, born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee.
I remember seeing Kilzer do this in Memphis. This song still rocks. Dude should have been huge.
RIP John . You will be missed. You made an impact on many peoples lives!
When I heard this song, I was just about to get out of the VA in Little Rock. Seems had this thing called, PTSD, from the Nam. I was driving toward Texas. Picked up the radio station from Shrevesport, LA.98.1. or 98.8, hell, long time. Sexy blond was the DJ. I knew of Kilzer from Memphis. The song made me start jumpin in my seat. I got to a payphone, and got the number too that station. I explained my situation to that hot dj. She played it for me twice on the way home. What memories, thanks JK.
RIP John! It was a blast to play with you. A real honor!
Captkeys..Were you playing lead!? Damn..killer!!
@@SuperSpectre1 Hi no. He was a good friend of one of my best friends, John VanWagnoer He came to Utah a few years ago invited by John to do a show. I played keys. It was such a blast
An amazing weekend hanging out with him.
@@rstrong0208 That's just great, capt.Like my story.When I heard Red Blue Jeans, it was a bouncing moment! Lol.No music in the PTSD unit to speak of.I got the tape and enjoyed all of it.The concept of that song, anti communism,I would say, was well written..Anyway, thanks for responding.My girlfriend did get a very tight pair of RED BLUE JEANS..lolol
My name is Rod Strong. I play keys with alot of groups here is Salt Lake. It was such a blast to play with John. Great guy. He is truly missed. Thanks again!
@@rstrong0208 my pleasure Rob..My dear ole dad put an Accordion in my lap at age 5.Played for 7 years.Hated every minute.Well, I wanted to be like Elvis! Then the Beatles.He, of course called them "Long Haired freaks." Being raised close to WVA, Ohio side, my hillbilly,Cop father said NO!! So I could sing.First time I heard Ian Gilliam, that was it!! I tried.Lots of exercises, few voice lessons, couple bands...Tore a vocal cord..Doc said, "I can fix it, but!!" 1974.I just listen to you wonderful musicians now..Oh yea, the HAIR? I didn't get a trim for 9 years..lolol..Rn ..Medic in Nam.Oh well ,Rob..Hope your still playing..
May God grant you peace John, I'm glad I got to meet you. I will forever remember hearing you play in downtown Jackson.
My good friend played him for me and I fall in love with his music also he was a great man
Sorry for the late Condolences. I feel dumb for not knowing more of my Music Genre. I honestly had no Idea whom was the Name singing this song. I use to hear it in the Late 80's and early 1990's and haven't heard it for a very long time now. I Never knew his name. I was just having a memory lane visit and this song pop'd into my head , so I youtubed it and it got Me here. RIP Mr. Kilzer. I enjoyed your super energy with this and green Yellow red song.
John was my pastor and close friend
I really loved the guy
He always called me the coolest guy on the planet
He helped me through so much in life
I just wish I could hear him call me the coolest guy on the planet one last time. But now at least he’s at peace. RIP My friend I’ll really miss you
Our days are weighed on a scale of mercy , from the G-d of peace and love who considers our weaknesses and knows we all face death one day.May the friends lkke you live for what John sometimes couldn't for everything or everyone as he was just human.His legacy of love.
I'll be forever grateful to a little record store called "East West Records and Tapes" for turning me onto John Kilzer and the awesome Memory in the Making album. Stopped in there to buy some concert tickets (yeah that was when you bought tickets at record stores and head shops before Ticketmaster Ruined it) and they were playing that album , Green, Yellow and Red track. If I hadn't stopped in there and they weren't playing his album I never would have heard of JK and totally missed out on one of the best albums of the late 80s!! Walked out with 2 concert tickets and a shiny new album!!
Winter Park or Orlando?
I lived across the street from him on Westmoreland. Always had a crush on him.
RIP John. I was really hoping to catch one of your shows soon.
John Kilzer and Keith Sykes were huge in Memphis during the early eighties! A lot of talent.
RIP John from Jackson, TN. You are missed.
Awesome song, great energy. RIP sir.
used to see kilzer down in memphis and wondered why he didn't become a huge star. This still rocks.
Saw him do this at Ace of Clubs in Nashville... dude shoulda been huge!.. And... if he's a pastor now.. he definitely made it bigger than huge!
He should feng shui his house and make a comeback.....
wow, jealous. I miss the Ace too.
Johnny Nashville ty for sharing, I didn't know thanks again
he used to be my dad's history professor in college😂my dad told me earlier and this song came on
love you John...not a day goes by old friend - trey
RIP John Kilzer..You music has been and is a great inspiration for me..
John Kilzer Captures the Essense of TRUE ROCK ande Roll....Thank you John
RiP.!.Watched him in Memphis basketball.and Rock n Roll in Memphis.(As a mentor and teacher as a English teacher and Rehap and minister. In Memphis.He lived a life the fullest!.
Is this the same Todd Tucker who lived in Los Angeles
Memphis boy here. Love this so much!!!!❤
Fantastic song and album RIP John
I loved you brother and will always cherish the memories.
I'm from close to Memphis and my mother used to listen to John when I was a kid; I was little when this song came out. But I know every lyric!! She listened to it constantly. Memory in the Making and Busman's Holiday rock!! And look at his baby face- so cute.
It´s so impossible to not headbanging when hearing this song
RIP JOHN, you are so loved
I haven't gotten this song out of my head sence the first and only time i heard it in 88, it 2010 now.
Thanks RUclips
RIP great musician!
RIP John. Thank u 4 the Music.
6 years old. Braves baseball times. This song was even better than I realized hahaha. Shredder!
Rip John u were a great inspiration!!
Jesus..great sound...💪💪💪🥹
Wore this cassette out!
I caught him in Hot Springs in 2001 with my best bro. He was amazing! First burned CD in my life with his permission. Such great music! RIP
Long lost classic
I lived in Memphis and uses to hang out with John Kilzer some. It was a whole different world back then. I still keep up with a few of my Memphis friends from those days. Haven't seen John In years though.
+Brian Murphy Kilzer is an associate minister at my church in Memphis, in charge of "Recovery Ministries".
I'm a native memphian but lives in Montana. Brother John was a pleasure to watch on stage
I remember living at NAS Glenview dancing my ass off all through my house to this tune...Loved it....
Another time I heard a song on the radio in my car and immediately had to find the nearest record store before continuing on to my destination.
Loved ya at Poor Red's in the 1980
would love to see how far the lead solo went at the end, it was awesome, and it gets faded away volume wise, it doesnt actually end, the full version could of been epic
Rip Jackson tn guy John kilzer. Great songs
R.I.P. JOHN
picked up a copy yesterday. .fantastic album!
RIP John you were Memphis music 🎶😔🎸
i fkn love this song
LOVE YA JOHN!YOU ARE MEMPHIS MUSIC!
I'm glad I met you and loved your music .... RIP
I remember going to see him in Jackson,Tn. at the "Early Attic Cafe" in the late 80's!!
I was there!
Einfach ein geiler Song🤟🏻
Heaven got a real good rocker...RIP
Keep rocking John. Great song. Great musician. I wish that they would put Heart and Soul on here though. Loved that song!
i am not lying when i say this but he is a pastor at my chruch
Seriously? What location? I heard a lot from him in Memphis then he dropped off the face of the earth. Too cool :)
I have this on a cassette that I bought when the album came out. Love it!
I have been trying to find this to buy (the song or the entire CD) for weeks. God, I love this song!!! Is it just not available anymore? It needs to be. I think in the later 80s is when rock made a come back. It had a tough time thewre in the late 70s with the whole disco thing :-) GREAT SONG!!!!
Have both cd's. still listen to them. great music.
AWESOME!!!
Not a bad song on the album. Should have been a bit hit. RIP John.
This really wasn't my type of music back the the 80's, can't remember how I found out or who turned me on to John Kilzer. His album Memory in the Making is a great album, wore out 2 cassettes (before cd's) listening to it.
Love it!
RIP John Kilzer
rip Jack Holder and John Kilzer
whoa...epic tune;amazing lyrics...
Just saw the channel 5 news app...R.I.P. John😢
RIP John.
I'm from LIttle Rock...was in Nashville when this broke out tho...could've seen them at Jaunita's if I'd been in town....
Go tigers go RIP tiger for life
RIP John Kilzer...
wowowowww amaking song!!!
RIP John
LOVE.....
O melhor.!
one of my heros
Can somebody, SOMEBODY.... put the original recording of "Memory in the making" on here, please.
I recorded this at Kingsbury Studio Recording, the whole class,
I like it
Tantas e tantas noites eh!eh!
Awesome
I looked it up and he IS a Pastor
MEMORY IN THE MAKING del 88'
John Kilzer ead Vocals
Jack Holder Guitars, Backing Vocals
Dave Smith Bass
...Harry Peel Drums
POWER POP, ONDA JIMMY RYSER, JOHN COUGAR, ENTRE BRYAN ADAMS, JUDE COLE, JIMMY HARNEN
This video was shot in the same building as "Hands Tied" by Scandal.
Great song, great artist, sorry to hear he's gone. RIP. Funny about this video is who less educated the producer of this video was. Not a Stalin Poster is shown, that's Lenin.
Blues fest in jackson tn wont be the same
Yep he sure is.
Where can I buy this song? Good luck trying to find Red Blue Jeans or Memory in the Making out there.
Thanks bucky!
You can find it easily on Discogs.
I just scooped it on vinyl.
RIP
Wait when did he die😢😢😢😢
Today unfortunately
Always thought this song sounded like Bryan Adams
Always thought this sounded better than Bryan Adams.
Fortunes in this industry are indeed fickle ...
lol better singer then he was a basketball player at memphis state.
@HaggedyAndi
Thanks for another libel screen cap ilene888
Cold war. I didn't understand then even honestly!
If she didn't eat so many piroshki her red jeans wouldn't be bursting at the seams.
LOL
Jack holder
Great song. Didn't know to much about him but like a couple of his songs. Until he hung himself.
It's all coming down from 1917 , check out Our Lady of Fatima !