I think I know why: 30 years in both Rock & Country revealed the nasty truth: He's too R & B for Rock - too Country for Rock. Plus Delbert sounded black - way back in the mid- 60's- long before video could be reassured he was white. Elvis had the same problem until his appearance on Ed Sullivan's show. The parents of America feel didn't mind after that. Didn't mind their daughters wanting to F him & they sons wanting to BE him.
GAWD! What song lyrics! Great musicianship. Delbert has THE VOICE! LOVE this song and I HAD A REAL GOOD TIME. It was the last song Imus played when he got done with WABC last week. So that is how I got here. Just discovered Delbert! & that IS a country name!
One sweet piece of music. Perfect country song in every way. When this song comes around on my Spotify playlist I catch myself repeating it a dozen times or more.
Delbert was my Moms favorite singer. She would beg me to listen to him. Once she passed I inserted her CD 's including this one. Now I get why she knew I would love him. Miss the hell out of her. This song reminds me so much of her.
Two facts. Delbert has been around a long time cause he taught John Lennon how to play the harmonica. And number two, he was the driving force behind a 60's group called the Ron-Dels who had a hit called IF YOU REALLY WANT ME TO, I'LL GO. He's the man for sure. Love that old hard core country.
I was looking up a George Strait song, same title, found this version, won't hear me say this very often, but be damn, Delbert does a better job...WOW...GREAT TEXAS SONG, GREAT TEXAS VOICE.
Delbert is a priceless US musician. I've followed him for years... seen him several times inperson.... absolutely great stories in his songs. I only recently discovered "Lone Star Blues" and i gotta say, it is one of his best.
Check out the dudes in this vid...Rodney Crowell for one and JD Lauderdale for another....This video is outstanding...Nobody does it like Delbert...Love ya buddy
I am in this video at 3:17 red shirt, white hat. Delbert was the coolest dude you would ever want to meet. Theresa Earnhardt is in it too Leroy Parnell is showing her how to play guitar. Suzy Bogguss and Pam Tillis sort of hung out together. Kix Brooks just sat at the bar and didn't speak to anyone. Leroy, Billy, and myself (I'm a nobody) hung out and told jokes and laughed our asses off. Turns out Leroy is Delbert's cousin so he was having a field day teasing Delbert.
Delbert is one of the masters of Texas music, I'd say up there Willie and Doug Sahm, primarily because Delbert, Willie and Doug are/were so at home and conversant with several of the essential Texas styles, both country and blues. Delbert is a world-class harmonica player. In this video, besides Kinky, I saw Rodney Crowell and Leroy Parnell. I met Leroy because my friend (Leroy's little brother) blew harmonica with Leroy and his band in a little cinder block roadhouse beer joint between Bryan and Caldwell in 1983. Delbert and Lee Roy have recorded some great songs together.
Cast list: The video features several special guests including Kix Brooks (Brooks & Dunn), Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Lee Roy Parnell, Bekka Bramlett, Jim Lauderdale, Jessi Alexander, producer Gary Nicholson, Jeffrey Steele, Billy Dean, Teresa Earnhardt (widow of late NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt) and Rodney Crowell as the "Dude from Houston."
Boy, I just love this video! I like the old boy at the bar that pounds on the bar every time he wants a shot! Cracks me up every time I see it. The music and lyrics are great as well.
I met Delbert in 1959 at the Off Beat Coffee House here in Ft Worth. I’ve loved his music since. They played at the Tracer Club a long too. I had a huge crush on Ronnie, the piano player.
me too. Imus had great guests: Van Morrison, Dolly, Billy Joe Shaver, Ronnie Dunne, Dwight Yoakum, Blind Boys from Alabama, Sam Moore, Vince Gill, Warren Haynes, Kinky Friedman, probably missed a few.
Who is the older gentleman in the white shirt behind the bar:48:? Who is lady with the acoustic guitar that Ronnie Dunn is putting the moves on at the bar?
man i love that song. some great cameos in this vid. this my friends is real TEXAS COUNTRY.
This is real country. I don't know why Delbert isn't one of the biggest and richest stars in all of country music.
I think I know why: 30 years in both Rock & Country revealed the nasty truth:
He's too R & B for Rock - too Country for Rock. Plus Delbert sounded black - way back in the mid- 60's- long before video could be reassured he was white. Elvis had the same problem until his appearance on Ed Sullivan's show. The parents of America feel didn't mind after that. Didn't mind their daughters wanting to F him & they sons wanting to BE him.
Amen
Totally agree. Fun music poking fun at getting jobs while chasing pussy/ Been there, done that.
Delbert McClinton. Even his name is pure country
Beats the Hell outta that "Bubble Gum Country" Nashville's puttin out these days.
Ain't that the damn truth
@@ricbassdude47 Too country for the radio
No doubt!!
GAWD! What song lyrics! Great musicianship. Delbert has THE VOICE! LOVE this song and I HAD A REAL GOOD TIME. It was the last song Imus played when he got done with WABC last week. So that is how I got here. Just discovered Delbert! & that IS a country name!
One sweet piece of music. Perfect country song in every way. When this song comes around on my Spotify playlist I catch myself repeating it a dozen times or more.
Delbert was my Moms favorite singer. She would beg me to listen to him. Once she passed I inserted her CD 's including this one. Now I get why she knew I would love him. Miss the hell out of her. This song reminds me so much of her.
Two facts. Delbert has been around a long time cause he taught John Lennon how to play the harmonica. And number two, he was the driving force behind a 60's group called the Ron-Dels who had a hit called IF YOU REALLY WANT ME TO, I'LL GO. He's the man for sure. Love that old hard core country.
He actually gave Lennon some hints on breathing. Still. His voice speaks for itself. I’m 72 and still listen. He’s retired now. Sad.
A sign of the mans standing is how many stars are in his Vid, they dont do that for just anyone !
I was looking up a George Strait song, same title, found this version, won't hear me say this very often, but be damn, Delbert does a better job...WOW...GREAT TEXAS SONG, GREAT TEXAS VOICE.
The tall guy that bumps into Delbert is country singer Billy Dean.
Delbert is a priceless US musician. I've followed him for years... seen him several times inperson.... absolutely great stories in his songs. I only recently discovered "Lone Star Blues" and i gotta say, it is one of his best.
Check out the dudes in this vid...Rodney Crowell for one and JD Lauderdale for another....This video is outstanding...Nobody does it like Delbert...Love ya buddy
I saw Kix Brooks, Billy Dean, Jeffrey Steele (I think) and Rodney Crowell, and I'm sure there's more.
A second look revealed Pam Tillis and Leroy Parnell.
Is that Suzy Bogguss playing pool?
Yep
@@geepeerces
I am in this video at 3:17 red shirt, white hat. Delbert was the coolest dude you would ever want to meet. Theresa Earnhardt is in it too Leroy Parnell is showing her how to play guitar. Suzy Bogguss and Pam Tillis sort of hung out together. Kix Brooks just sat at the bar and didn't speak to anyone. Leroy, Billy, and myself (I'm a nobody) hung out and told jokes and laughed our asses off. Turns out Leroy is Delbert's cousin so he was having a field day teasing Delbert.
Too bad Im not from Texas! Love Delbert McC!!!!😮😂😅😊❤
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DELBERT McCLINTON!!! 4 November 2014
Delbert is one of the masters of Texas music, I'd say up there Willie and Doug Sahm, primarily because Delbert, Willie and Doug are/were so at home and conversant with several of the essential Texas styles, both country and blues. Delbert is a world-class harmonica player. In this video, besides Kinky, I saw Rodney Crowell and Leroy Parnell. I met Leroy because my friend (Leroy's little brother) blew harmonica with Leroy and his band in a little cinder block roadhouse beer joint between Bryan and Caldwell in 1983. Delbert and Lee Roy have recorded some great songs together.
Pretty sure that blonde that sings along with him then slaps him on the butt is Bekka Bramlett...
Miss you, Texas and Texans. Love from rural Pennsylvania.
22 years after moving to Texas, this is the most appropriate song I've heard living here🤣
Cast list:
The video features several special guests including Kix Brooks (Brooks & Dunn), Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Lee Roy Parnell, Bekka Bramlett, Jim Lauderdale, Jessi Alexander, producer Gary Nicholson, Jeffrey Steele, Billy Dean, Teresa Earnhardt (widow of late NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt) and Rodney Crowell as the "Dude from Houston."
2:15 looks like Mike Moncrief 43rd mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, not sure if it's him.
Is that Tanya Tucker @2:05?
Best Blues in Texas!
I WAS ON MAIN STREET YESTERDAY DOWN TOWN COW TOWN in a big red peterbuilt pulling a rock bucket
I could dance all night to this music ! ( beats the hell out of that twangy yuppie crap that’s now known as country)
If this song and video don't make you want to slap your granny, nothin' will.Hush my mouth.
I heard him Outlaw Country today. He has a book out and everything. I'm liking this song
I didn't know Rodney Crowell was such a great dice man! I also didn't realize so much of Texas looks like downtown Nashville.
I'd give up that damn camera before I'd give up my Tony Lamas. Shit!!
Kind of shows the respect this man gets.Great writer,player,and just about the best singer I've ever heard.
cause I can sing all of those songs about Texas and I still do all of the sad ones that I know to quote a song by David Allan Coe
Get the hell outta Texas lol...last line in the video...
Boy, I just love this video! I like the old boy at the bar that pounds on the bar every time he wants a shot! Cracks me up every time I see it. The music and lyrics are great as well.
Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn.
Thanks Kelli for the info!
And Lee Roy Parnell hitting up on Teresa Earnhardt!
I first heard about Delbert McClinton on the Imus in the morning show and when I heard this song, I instantly became a Delbert fan😁
✝️🌹🕊GOD BLESS ALL
The person referred to as "a guy w/a Harley chain" looks like Steve Bruton(RIP)
AH-HA!!!!! I've found it! Real country music!!
North Texas blues
Gr00vy!
The story of my life.
The real DMC!
I have Room to Breathe somewhere. I need to dig it up and give it a listen now.
Cheers from san angelo! 🍺🍺✌️
Nice
the cowboy with bad luck is jeffery steele. one of nashvilles most prolific songwriters
Who was the main actor with long blond hair. (not Delbert). Does anybody know?
Jeffrey Steele
best video ever
I met Delbert in 1959 at the Off Beat Coffee House here in Ft Worth. I’ve loved his music since. They played at the Tracer Club a long too. I had a huge crush on Ronnie, the piano player.
This is pretty good otd be #1 on the radio bit for Delbert sings it bwaaahahaha
Lee Roy Parnell, too.
Who plays the cowboy? No credit I could find.
Kix brooks
Trucking in Texas I got em
He shore ken sing, can he not ? LOL
Best fiddle intro ever..so sweet.
Thank You Imus RIP, for turning me on to Delbert
me2!
me too. Imus had great guests: Van Morrison, Dolly, Billy Joe Shaver, Ronnie Dunne, Dwight Yoakum, Blind Boys from Alabama, Sam Moore, Vince Gill, Warren Haynes, Kinky Friedman, probably missed a few.
@@stephengaydos4346 Willie Nelson. He did the best version of "Hello Walls" I've ever heard with Imus and Charles singing background.
good music
this is a great song.
Who is Billy Bobs owner?
Who is the bartender at 1:48? 3:32-Amy Grant?
Who is Ronny Dunn flirting with at the bar?
That's Stephen Bruton with the Harley chain! So many real country stars here.
who is the woman that pats delbert on the butt?
I don’t know
Best voice in Texas!
Is that Val Kilmer walking down a train track?
Very nice feeling comes over me,like dancing so early in the morning😎
Damn I miss Texas and some family and friends there but getting run over by a car relocated me to Illinois
Now thats some good songwritin. Love those rhymes
Don’t get much more country than this, youngins
Delbert, Lauderdale, Crowell. Wow!!!
Kix Brooks is there too
Pam Tillis and Suzy Boggus are playing pool. Who is the blonde at 2:05? Ashley Cleveland or Tanya Tucker?
Is the owner of "Bill Bobs" Kinky Freeman?
That is Bekka Bramlett, the daughter of Delaney and Bonnie
Not sure who" the owner" is but it's not Kinky,might be the real owner.
I got em
Who plays the young long haired cowboy with the video camera in the story in this song? No credit!
That is Jeffrey Steele. Big time songwriter.
@@clintcaldwell1438 Oh, for gosh sakes! Thanks, buddy.
Greatest musician ever....and I'm R&B guy :)
@reggiemag I am sure that's Dennis Quaid with the Harley chain. I cannot spot Kinky though.
IMO I think it's Rodney Cropwell.
yaaaaa
Who is the older gentleman in the white shirt behind the bar:48:?
Who is lady with the acoustic guitar that Ronnie Dunn is putting the moves on at the bar?
I saw Kix Brooks but must have missed Ronnie Dunn.
Purple Hayes I mistook Lee Roy Parnell for Ronnie Dunn. 1:00. Who is the woman that is he flirting with?
the lady is Theresa Earnhardt
cause I can sing all of those songs about Texas and I still do all of the sad ones that I know said David Allan Coe
Fandango Oh iiwa!!!
@reggiemag Vince Gill?