The 26 people who have this a thumbs down are probably Florida Georgia Line fans. JJW and John Prine have left huge holes in my heart. Their music lives on ❤️
I was lucky enough to have had Jerry Jeff play for a couple of birthday parties in Montgomery plus a couple of nights at a bar called Crockmiers back in the 80’s. He was a pleasure to work with. Johnny Sullivan
I have to stop and listen to Jerry Jeff Walker every now and then. I have always loved his songs, especially when he the one singing them. I hope he is having a great time in heaven with all his friends, "Just Pissin' In The Wind"!
Sure miss this guy!!!!! Nice in looks, nice in singing, wonderful personality and everything going for him.... and so quickly gone! One other thing ....no.... three!! His singing, songwriting, yodeling !! What a guy!!! He was a Blessing and is truly missed!!!!😢😢Judy
Jacky Jack Double Trouble has been in my life for over 50 years. Now I get teared up when I listen to him sing. I lost a truly good friend. May he and Old Black Jim rest in peace.
JERRY JEFF HAS BEEN MY HERO SINCE I MOVED TO HOUSTON AND STARTED ON A MUSICAL CAREER. I NEVER GET ENOUGH-NEVER. IT IS NOW 2012 AND I STILL CANT GET ENOUGH. THE DAYS OF JJW AND TOWNS VAN ZANDT MAY BE IN A DISTANCE BUT THEY SEEM LIKE AN HOUR AGO.
I grew up with stuff like this, and Ian Tyson, Lefty Frizzell, and others, as well as traditional music from Britain, Ireland, France and America, and people wonder why I never bothered listening to popular music! I just reckon I learnt to enjoy the timeless stuff; why then bother with stuff that will be outdated in two weeks? This is the real deal - it'll never be out of date!
If my Memory services me right I do believe JJW Came to Gilley's in Pasadena,Tx in the early 80's.Anyone recall that?I worked there started in 1980's Worked till before it was shut down.1989?.
I am seeing this video for the first time. I heard and saw JJW with WAR (Willis Alan Ramsey) and MM (Michael, later with Martin in the middle Murphy) in San Antonio, TX in Oct '73. This video was apparently shot in '93, just 20 short years later. And now eighteen more have flown. What must Jerry look like today? Ever the showman.
Camp Belize 2016 is about one week away and I can't wait to spend a week with my travel partner, JJW and all the fans, in a beautiful and warm climate!
It never was an official bonfire until JJW was on the turn table. That is when the lost Gonzo quartet ( plus or minus a few) would start howling/ Man, did we sound good!
In the early 70's Jerry Jeff came into the Clarity Music Bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Playing that night was a performer named Johnnie Walker ,he was incredible , the guy could play any kind of music you could request .....JerryJeff had walked in and ordered a rum and coke and when Johnnie came off stage , Jerry Jeff introduced himself to Johnnie and before his next set JJW got up on the stage in that small Bat and told us he had a new song he was thinkin' about recording a guy named Michael Burton had wrote , he asked us to give a listen and what'd we think : it was going to be first time he ever sang Night Riders Lament in public , his words . Well it was a standing ovation at its end . Because of Johnnie we got Backstage passes , we were going anyways cause a friend from Virginia who was Gove' Scrivenor's Bass player and was now with Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band. Somehow he came and found me in New Orleans , Harry Daley was his name , great guy but had a illness that cut his career short. Jerry Jeff was the headliner back then , Buffet had not done Margaritaville as yet.
The Wizard of Rock and Roll Wow, nice. I do love his music. Have you heard Down in Belize? There is a scene where one of the people watching was looking at Jerry Jeff in total amazement.
Michael Cordova Funny you Mention album Down in Belize ,I went to Mexico in 80s then and went to Belize , I moved to Thailand in Jan.'88 ,wound up meeting a guy who was in Key Ambergris ,San Pedro at the same time I had been....It 'd be allot different 30 yrs. been gone by and after us Hippies and Backpackers go places , afterwards the money tourism picks up and so does building more expensive resorts
+The Wizard of Rock and Roll I did the same thing at the same time. 3 years on the road living out of my backpack in Mexico, Europe, southern US, Alaska. Good times my friend, good times. Mangos, coco locos, Italian gelato, pan bagnat, and margarita, hey she's my girl...
Michael Cordova I left Colorado ,Steamboat Springs , my ex-wife is a Nurse and Musician in Denver and I have been in Thailand since 1988. I use to sing with Your Fathers Mustache Band who play in Denver .! Old Friends ! I worked the YFM Clubs in NYC , NOLA and met the Denver guys @MardiGras in early 70s , where the JJW story came about too, but a year or so later !!
Amazing that I saw your comment. Thanks for the reminder of great times past...I also saw Jerry Jeff at Clarity that same night. He had performed at the old Municipal Auditorium and Roger Kinneman (Clarity's Manager) got him to sit in for a set. My date and I sat with my boots on the stage as he did his set a twofer that night . In July of '17 we drove up to see him at the Birchmere in the DC area...an amazing show. He has always followed his own path and he was as good as ever, rocked the house and threw in a couple encores.
The 26 people who have this a thumbs down are probably Florida Georgia Line fans. JJW and John Prine have left huge holes in my heart. Their music lives on ❤️
Bless your heart.😊
I will miss him until I die. I think we all will.
Jerry Jeff is the most naturally gifted musician and songwriter I've ever seen. I knew it 30 years ago and my opinion hasn't changed.
Spent 20 years in Montana 47 mile from the nearest traffic light. Knew the words to this song by heart.
I was lucky enough to have had Jerry Jeff play for a couple of birthday parties in Montgomery plus a couple of nights at a bar called Crockmiers back in the 80’s. He was a pleasure to work with. Johnny Sullivan
I have to stop and listen to Jerry Jeff Walker every now and then. I have always loved his songs, especially when he the one singing them. I hope he is having a great time in heaven with all his friends, "Just Pissin' In The Wind"!
Sure miss this guy!!!!! Nice in looks, nice in singing, wonderful personality and everything going for him.... and so quickly gone! One other thing ....no.... three!! His singing, songwriting, yodeling !! What a guy!!! He was a Blessing and is truly missed!!!!😢😢Judy
How can anyone not love that man?
Jerry Jeff's music got me thru some tough times...........not to listen to this is to miss the Northern Lights!!
I love watching Jerry Jeff now, as I never got the chance to see him. Of course, I wouldn't catch on for 5 years after this.
I got to see him at gruene hall about 15 years ago…I didn’t understand what I was seeing at the time…but I’ll cherish that night forever
Lucky to have heard him many times. His songs were sung around many campfires. Now he's part of the Texas Myth. Farewell.
Jacky Jack Double Trouble has been in my life for over 50 years. Now I get teared up when I listen to him sing. I lost a truly good friend. May he and Old Black Jim rest in peace.
I sang this song at the Saddle Rack back in 1981. When i was done you could hear a pin drop.
RIP oh GREAT one, I see your star twinkling BRIGHT in the Heavens !!!
JERRY JEFF HAS BEEN MY HERO SINCE I MOVED TO HOUSTON AND STARTED ON A MUSICAL CAREER. I NEVER GET ENOUGH-NEVER. IT IS NOW 2012 AND I STILL CANT GET ENOUGH. THE DAYS OF JJW AND TOWNS VAN ZANDT MAY BE IN A DISTANCE BUT THEY SEEM LIKE AN HOUR AGO.
did you get enough yet?
I grew up with stuff like this, and Ian Tyson, Lefty Frizzell, and others, as well as traditional music from Britain, Ireland, France and America, and people wonder why I never bothered listening to popular music! I just reckon I learnt to enjoy the timeless stuff; why then bother with stuff that will be outdated in two weeks? This is the real deal - it'll never be out of date!
So long, Jerry Jeff. We love you!!!!!
And they’ve never heard old Jerry Jeff sing
Wonderful
Pure awesomeness this is the ultimate country song
If my Memory services me right I do believe JJW Came to Gilley's in Pasadena,Tx in the early 80's.Anyone recall that?I worked there started in 1980's Worked till before it was shut down.1989?.
thank you for posting this. There is simply not enough JJW music out there.
This song makes me smile
Thanks for the like boo. I listened again. And I smiled. Bless ya
Loved, no worshiped Jerry Jeff in the 70's. Still enjoy him today.
What a great show ! I truly appreciate it ! Would love to been there , Wow .
best cowboy song ever !!!!
JJW is so fricken' perfect fifty years of listening;
This song has been a favorite since the first time I heard it in the 1975.
Thanks for joining the selling out crowd, Jerry Jeff
I am seeing this video for the first time. I heard and saw JJW with WAR (Willis Alan Ramsey) and MM (Michael, later with Martin in the middle Murphy) in San Antonio, TX in Oct '73. This video was apparently shot in '93, just 20 short years later. And now eighteen more have flown. What must Jerry look like today? Ever the showman.
I saw him & his Lost Gonzo Band in Abilene, TX in the Fall of '74.
John Stevens
Handsome as ever!!! That’s how!!!
That last Ooooh ooooow oooooooh raises the hairs on my neck every time.
I live this.
always reminded me of Pop........
Camp Belize 2016 is about
one week away and I can't wait to spend a week with my travel partner, JJW and all the fans, in a beautiful and warm climate!
It never was an official bonfire until JJW was on the turn table. That is when the lost Gonzo quartet ( plus or minus a few) would start howling/ Man, did we sound good!
We miss you Jerry.
In the early 70's Jerry Jeff came into the Clarity Music Bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Playing that night was a performer named Johnnie Walker ,he was incredible , the guy could play any kind of music you could request .....JerryJeff had walked in and ordered a rum and coke and when Johnnie came off stage , Jerry Jeff introduced himself to Johnnie and before his next set JJW got up on the stage in that small Bat and told us he had a new song he was thinkin' about recording a guy named Michael Burton had wrote , he asked us to give a listen and what'd we think : it was going to be first time he ever sang Night Riders Lament in public , his words . Well it was a standing ovation at its end . Because of Johnnie we got Backstage passes , we were going anyways cause a friend from Virginia who was Gove' Scrivenor's Bass player and was now with Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band. Somehow he came and found me in New Orleans , Harry Daley was his name , great guy but had a illness that cut his career short. Jerry Jeff was the headliner back then , Buffet had not done Margaritaville as yet.
The Wizard of Rock and Roll Wow, nice. I do love his music. Have you heard Down in Belize? There is a scene where one of the people watching was looking at Jerry Jeff in total amazement.
Michael Cordova Funny you Mention album Down in Belize ,I went to Mexico in 80s then and went to Belize , I moved to Thailand in Jan.'88 ,wound up meeting a guy who was in Key Ambergris ,San Pedro at the same time I had been....It 'd be allot different 30 yrs. been gone by and after us Hippies and Backpackers go places , afterwards the money tourism picks up and so does building more expensive resorts
+The Wizard of Rock and Roll I did the same thing at the same time. 3 years on the road living out of my backpack in Mexico, Europe, southern US, Alaska. Good times my friend, good times. Mangos, coco locos, Italian gelato, pan bagnat, and margarita, hey she's my girl...
Michael Cordova I left Colorado ,Steamboat Springs , my ex-wife is a Nurse and Musician in Denver and I have been in Thailand since 1988. I use to sing with Your Fathers Mustache Band who play in Denver .! Old Friends ! I worked the YFM Clubs in NYC , NOLA and met the Denver guys @MardiGras in early 70s , where the JJW story came about too, but a year or so later !!
Amazing that I saw your comment. Thanks for the reminder of great times past...I also saw Jerry Jeff at Clarity that same night. He had performed at the old Municipal Auditorium and Roger Kinneman (Clarity's Manager) got him to sit in for a set. My date and I sat with my boots on the stage as he did his set a twofer that night . In July of '17 we drove up to see him at the Birchmere in the DC area...an amazing show. He has always followed his own path and he was as good as ever, rocked the house and threw in a couple encores.
Jacky Jack....you're the best. Can't wait to see at Gruene Hall next month.
enjoyed this watching this video so much - thanks for sharing
I have heard numerous musicians cover this song but JJW does it best.
That is inspirational
I agree with every single word you wrote, Carol! Cheers :)
Thank you.
This feeds my fantasies
pure dee jj, and right there w/ merle doin those jimmy rogers train yodellers
One of Jeffy Jack’s best ❤
For Billy !
JJW, John Prine and Kris Kristofferson best songwriters ever
I would have to add Jimmy Buffet for (mostly) his early stuff
Now thats how ya yodel
Much older gentleman than I remember seeing. Great tunes still yet tho!. Where did all the hair go ?
Badass Texan
I love me some JJW, but this is much too fast. I like the slow version much better.
Charlie’s garden
a little too much yodel lay'ing. not enough lamenting