What a great version of this song! This was one of the first few songs that turned me into a JJW solid fan for....25 years now. It was a goal of mine to meet him then. Being from Toronto, it would be a trip. So one day i called Tried & True Records and asked if he was planning on coming up to toronto. I was very sad hearing about Jerry Jeff passing, but I know Heaven just got a little more funny. Thanks Jerry Jeff, for everything you did for this heartbroken boy from Ontario.
Saddest news to start the day is losing a great old friend. Jerry Jeff Walker's music was played so often by me & my friends, he was like an old friend - always welcome to drop in for a howdy and bringing his unique sense of humor. Perfect music for almost any time. ~You'll be missed Scamp. Your like won't come by again in my lifetime. Born Mar. 16, 1942, Jerry Jeff passed on last night Oct. 23, 2020.
Jerry Jeff - I was also lucky enought to see many times. My best time, JJW and the Gonzos came to Casper, Wy. 4th of July. Maybe about 1980. Great times.
Found Jerry Jeff Walker by listening to lone star 101 web radio where they play lost gonzo band. I'm new to Texas music living in UK but so glad I did this guy is great not just for the music but his celebration of life with its ups and downs. Don't matter how you do it! !!
This is the first sone on the CD "Viva Terlingua!" ... but this RUclips is FANTASTIC! JJ looks all spruced up ... What a handsome guy. It PAINS me that he didn't get the USA recognation he is so deserving of. Other "old greats" don't hold a candle to him. When you take a very close look, like I have been doing for a few months, he tops them all. WOW! I'm collecting HARD and FAST! Playing his fun music gives me total PEACE from the everyday hassles. Easy Come, Easy Go! Bravo, JJW!
I definitely feel this way after this election.. (TONIGHT) Live it day to day... Pick up your pieces and live your life. Love JJW.. Those concerts back when I was a kid... Remember them.. Such joy..
"Don't matter how you do it, just do it like you know it." He expands those lyrics differently here. But I treasure his tried and true LP version even more. That aside . . . a great Jerry Jeff Walker song!
I love this song so much. Reminds me of drivin out to my ranch/grandparents lake and hunting. Yea I may be young but I love this kind of music. JJW is a cool guy
In Concert JJ always sang it "Gettin' by on Gettin' Highs my stock and trade !" The Wizard did him in Concert in Colorado in the mid 80s in Steamboat Springs! I did a bunch of Concerts until a snowstorm , but that's another story ! JJ never remembered we had met in New Orleans in mid 70's at THE CLARITY on Bourbon St. next to Your Fathers Mustache! Great folk, jazz ,bluegrass other types of music.and the next day at his concert when he asked me , first time he speaks to me he says" you got any toot " I had no idea what it was , then my friend Johnnie Walker ,a great solo musician who played anything you could name and why JJ came into the Clarity to begin with the night before ,on hearing JW play. JJ came in had a rum and Coke , or JD I forget. So , after JW finishes his set JJ asks him could he do a song with his guitar....he proceeds to play his Martin and introduces for first time in public a new song his friend wrote. He plays " Night Rider's Lament" you couldn't hear a pin drop...and the bar was full ! Just a page in My life not yours !!!
Wow - That is awesome. Thanks for posting. I've been a JJW fan since the early 70's and love seeingthe videos. He always surrounds himself with fab musicians, too.
Dang he has seen the hard times, Voice as raspy as a wood file, Makes the fans cheer harder I noticed.. That kid of his Django He doing really good also with his music also.
In 1975 after i got out of school my self and 3 buddies drove down to visit a friend in McAllen down on the Mexican border. Since I'd been listening to Jerry Jeff on Viva Teralingua? for the past year I insisted we stop in Austin to visit the Armadillo World Head Quarters and Capital Saddlery (hoped to meet Charlie Dunn) Unfortunately Charlie was gone but I got my first pair of boots in Austin. Later that night at the Armadillo in attempting to charm a young lady with my Canadian accent I asked if she was from Texas (clever eh?) She looked at me weirdly and said "Hell no. I aint from Texas, I"m from AUSTIN!
@efoster494 from a native texan and a fella who had been listening to these guys since 71 or so... A few other texas gems are guy clark, joe ely, jj cale, john prine, townes van zant, lyle lovett to go along with the more famous names you probably know AND check out this new kid Brant Croucher seems to be an up n comer in the same vein... Glad ya like our music
@katekateandlance I have seen him MANY times.. Living in Oklahoma. Think Last I saw him was like..... early 80>s BUT>>> Always one of my favs, I have ALL of his CD;s!
Can someone please explain, in sort of crayon eating terms, what is the deal with the time signature of this song? I can't figure it out. The frame where they start the chorus line, they seem to skip a beat. Like it's 7 beats per measure during the chorus or something. help my mind understand this beat
Jerry Jeff was a premium bullshit artist. Exemplified by the fact that his name is made up. Total bullshit with a unique voice that is unforgettable and endearing.
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I guess I am the first to say RIP Jerry Jeff. You will be missed.
I was a kid when I first heard him in Austin.......omg!!!!!!
I saw his show when I was 18 yrs old, it changed my life forever! RIP Jerry...
Man he was looking good in 91 that was a great year imo
If I still drank, I'd be gettin' drunk right now and listening to his music for old times sake. Adios, JJW!
What a great version of this song! This was one of the first few songs that turned me into a JJW solid fan for....25 years now. It was a goal of mine to meet him then. Being from Toronto, it would be a trip. So one day i called Tried & True Records and asked if he was planning on coming up to toronto. I was very sad hearing about Jerry Jeff passing, but I know Heaven just got a little more funny. Thanks Jerry Jeff, for everything you did for this heartbroken boy from Ontario.
Saddest news to start the day is losing a great old friend. Jerry Jeff Walker's music was played so often by me & my friends, he was like an old friend - always welcome to drop in for a howdy and bringing his unique sense of humor. Perfect music for almost any time.
~You'll be missed Scamp. Your like won't come by again in my lifetime. Born Mar. 16, 1942, Jerry Jeff passed on last night Oct. 23, 2020.
This song has been the motto of my life since I was in high school in the 70s
I'm so sad. I saw him many times in baton rouge. Just love him.
RIP Jerry Jeff Walker. Badass Dude...
RIP, dear man.
Jerry Jeff - I was also lucky enought to see many times. My best time, JJW and the Gonzos came to Casper, Wy. 4th of July. Maybe about 1980. Great times.
My favourite JJ song, living my life easy come easy go. RIP brother!
Found Jerry Jeff Walker by listening to lone star 101 web radio where they play lost gonzo band. I'm new to Texas music living in UK but so glad I did this guy is great not just for the music but his celebration of life with its ups and downs. Don't matter how you do it! !!
This is the first sone on the CD "Viva Terlingua!" ... but this RUclips is FANTASTIC! JJ looks all spruced up ... What a handsome guy. It PAINS me that he didn't get the USA recognation he is so deserving of. Other "old greats" don't hold a candle to him. When you take a very close look, like I have been doing for a few months, he tops them all. WOW!
I'm collecting HARD and FAST! Playing his fun music gives me total PEACE from the everyday hassles. Easy Come, Easy Go! Bravo, JJW!
Agree 👍
I definitely feel this way after this election.. (TONIGHT) Live it day to day... Pick up your pieces and live your life. Love JJW.. Those concerts back when I was a kid... Remember them.. Such joy..
"Don't matter how you do it, just do it like you know it." He expands those lyrics differently here. But I treasure his tried and true LP version even more. That aside . . . a great Jerry Jeff Walker song!
a song for this life i have found
I love this song so much. Reminds me of drivin out to my ranch/grandparents lake and hunting. Yea I may be young but I love this kind of music. JJW is a cool guy
R.I.P. jerry jeff
Saw him at Gruene Hall more than once. Every time it was a party. See ya Scamp!
In Concert JJ always sang it "Gettin' by on Gettin' Highs my stock and trade !"
The Wizard did him in Concert in Colorado in the mid 80s in Steamboat Springs!
I did a bunch of Concerts until a snowstorm , but that's another story ! JJ never remembered we had met in New Orleans in mid 70's at THE CLARITY on Bourbon St. next to Your Fathers Mustache! Great folk, jazz ,bluegrass other types of music.and the next day at his concert when he asked me , first time he speaks to me he says" you got any toot " I had no idea what it was , then my friend Johnnie Walker ,a great solo musician who played anything you could name and why JJ came into the Clarity to begin with the night before ,on hearing JW play. JJ came in had a rum and Coke , or JD I forget. So , after JW finishes his set JJ asks him could he do a song with his guitar....he proceeds to play his Martin and introduces for first time in public a new song his friend wrote. He plays " Night Rider's Lament" you couldn't hear a pin drop...and the bar was full ! Just a page in My life not yours !!!
Greatest Band Ever . . They Had THE GREAT JJW writing & singing
So good to hear this again!
that was awesome, thanks for posting -- just saw him live for the first time in Austin at the Paramount
Best Texas songwriter around! Except for some of them other great ones. I never miss JJW when he comes to town.
Probably my favorite Jerry Jeff song!
:) Another one of my faves.... these memories though.....
Thank you thank you thank you !
This never gets old 🍻
Wow - That is awesome. Thanks for posting. I've been a JJW fan since the early 70's and love seeingthe videos. He always surrounds himself with fab musicians, too.
Hello Buckaroos! Might as welse play Jerry Jeff. A Cool guy that everyone knows. Gettin By is the best way to roll. Enjoy 1 of the greatest.
Heard this on a Rangers podcast as link music the other day. What a great thing the Internet is for spreading the joy of music like this
Wow! 7 years ago. Still loving this song. Sad news to hear JJW passed away
Saw him live in Tulsa. He may have been late getting on stage but was still going when my 2 friends and I packed it in
Dang he has seen the hard times,
Voice as raspy as a wood file,
Makes the fans cheer harder I noticed..
That kid of his Django
He doing really good also with his music also.
astounding !
love his sound & songs!!
Happy Heavenly Birthday!
What a band.
love it all
In 1975 after i got out of school my self and 3 buddies drove down to visit a friend in McAllen down on the Mexican border. Since I'd been listening to Jerry Jeff on Viva Teralingua? for the past year I insisted we stop in Austin to visit the Armadillo World Head Quarters and Capital Saddlery (hoped to meet Charlie Dunn) Unfortunately Charlie was gone but I got my first pair of boots in Austin. Later that night at the Armadillo in attempting to charm a young lady with my Canadian accent I asked if she was from Texas (clever eh?) She looked at me weirdly and said "Hell no. I aint from Texas, I"m from AUSTIN!
Rest in peace 🙏
@efoster494 from a native texan and a fella who had been listening to these guys since 71 or so... A few other texas gems are guy clark, joe ely, jj cale, john prine, townes van zant, lyle lovett to go along with the more famous names you probably know AND check out this new kid Brant Croucher seems to be an up n comer in the same vein... Glad ya like our music
also robert erle keen, steve earle.
and one younger fellow, jack ingram ("i'm not from texas, but i got here as soon as i could")
Love all the cats you’ve named here, but I am pretty sure JJ Cale is a good ole Okie! Anyway,RIP Jerry Jeff.
Rest in peace Jerry.
Patrick thanks for the info I will check them all out. I also rate desperados with John Inmons great guitar work. Thanx again
Jerry Jeff is and has always been my favorite.
Greg Patterson, look out Here comes Jacky Jack....Double trouble
Jjw forever
this describes my life, wether i plan it or not
@katekateandlance I have seen him MANY times.. Living in Oklahoma. Think Last I saw him was like..... early 80>s BUT>>> Always one of my favs, I have ALL of his CD;s!
@cajunheel AND second vocals. He's great, an essential part of the Texas outlaw country sound, IMO.
Its helping me too sevensold. But then, JJW always has helped me get by.
Everybody's somebody in Luckenbach...
Not sure ...Austin Texas or was it Dallas Texas???.......oh maybe Houston.????.when I first heard jerry
We are ALL buckaroos. :-)
Has anyone ever found the rest of this show with Willie and Krys?
@probinson1337 me and U both Hon,,, Always have, always will!
does he look nervous OR smiling and happy to share !!
Lloyd Maines on Steel. Natalie's dad.
Jerry Good! Love him! But give him the 'ole acustic guitar!
Can someone please explain, in sort of crayon eating terms, what is the deal with the time signature of this song? I can't figure it out. The frame where they start the chorus line, they seem to skip a beat. Like it's 7 beats per measure during the chorus or something. help my mind understand this beat
It's just a quick 4/4. Count it out.
where was this venue?
lou dog??? are you a sublime fan?
I enjoyed this version, it sounds a bit more lively with the tempo speeded up. Just MHO
Texas music
@probinson1337 me to and I am a 20 year old metal head.
Looks like five people aren't gettin' by
He’s quite irreplaceable.
I don't like this up temp version at all. Bring back the Viva Terlingua version
+Don Fawcett I don't think JJ can sing that low any more.
Don Fawcett I actually much prefer this version lol
Don Fawcett kinda like the bit slower version better too.
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Jerry Jeff was a premium bullshit artist. Exemplified by the fact that his name is made up. Total bullshit with a unique voice that is unforgettable and endearing.
Terribly