Rod's son Jon talked me into backing them up one New Years Eve on drums at the Fireside. Jon was playing piano. At one point while Rod was playing this tune, Jon turned around and yelled "breathe"! Apparently I was listening intently to Rod's yodeling and held my breath.
Rod was a fine, fine man, a true gentleman, great guitar player and fantastic yodeler too. He owned and ran the old Fireside Lodge. Although the lodge wasn't regularly open, he'd fire it up for special occasions and holidays. He'd gather many of his close musician friends and put on one fun, small town show. We saw many a great county musical act there, some of our finest memories. After Rod died he donated the land that the lodge stood on and they built a nice little park for the locals, especially the local kids who needed a swimming/fishing/picnicing spot. Rest in peace Rod, you certainly were a class act.
the very best. we were very fortunate to have Rod Erickson in our home in Fort st. John BC back in 1970s. i just love his yodeling, worlds best yodeler.
I loved Rod, (rip) went to school with his boys Chris and Jon (rip) and years later got to sing with him at his fireside Lodge at Spirit lake Idaho, a kind Christian with a wonderful demeanor!
There was a time when my father would practically tie up anyone who walked into our house so that he would play this song for them. He always told them he was Rod's uncle, although the reality was that my mother was the aunt of Rod's wife Nancy.
I first heard this i the mid or late 80s on the Dr Demento show, and I couldnt remember his name. Ive heard so many versions of this in my searches, but this is hands down the best Ive heard. Or maybe Im just biased because of my childhood, but it felt so good to hear again after all these years.
Rod's son Jon talked me into backing them up one New Years Eve on drums at the Fireside. Jon was playing piano. At one point while Rod was playing this tune, Jon turned around and yelled "breathe"! Apparently I was listening intently to Rod's yodeling and held my breath.
What a great yodelist! One of the most talented yodelers I have heard in 67 years!
Rod was a fine, fine man, a true gentleman, great guitar player and fantastic yodeler too. He owned and ran the old Fireside Lodge. Although the lodge wasn't regularly open, he'd fire it up for special occasions and holidays. He'd gather many of his close musician friends and put on one fun, small town show. We saw many a great county musical act there, some of our finest memories. After Rod died he donated the land that the lodge stood on and they built a nice little park for the locals, especially the local kids who needed a swimming/fishing/picnicing spot. Rest in peace Rod, you certainly were a class act.
I attended and performed at one of his occasions, a Memorial day open mic and jam. Fantastic.
This version of the song is Amazing
That's my Uncle Rod!
This guy knocked my socks off! He's right up there with my favorites, Kenny Roberts, Wlton Britt, Rex Allen, Sr and Roy Rogers. WOW!
Wonderful - I went to elementary school with Rod! He didn't yodel then but sure does now
MY favorite version of this song
the very best. we were very fortunate to have Rod Erickson in our home in Fort st. John BC back in 1970s. i just love his yodeling, worlds best yodeler.
I loved Rod, (rip) went to school with his boys Chris and Jon (rip) and years later got to sing with him at his fireside Lodge at Spirit lake Idaho, a kind Christian with a wonderful demeanor!
This was a big hit in the Seattle area in late 1971.
very very good yodeller... one of the best...
Unbelievable!! Absolutely wonderful to listen to. He is one of the best if not the best.
Love u Grandpa
I'm from México, I love these songs
He doesnt move his lips much.
he's ventriloquist
HHAHAHAHA
Timeless
😂😂😂😂😂😂☠️
his fingers don't either; i think he may have magical powers....
There was a time when my father would practically tie up anyone who walked into our house so that he would play this song for them. He always told them he was Rod's uncle, although the reality was that my mother was the aunt of Rod's wife Nancy.
요들송은 우울할때 듣기좋은거 같아요.기분전환되네요^^
happy song♥
pureolivia LEE 한국인이네요.. 옹
I first heard this i the mid or late 80s on the Dr Demento show, and I couldnt remember his name. Ive heard so many versions of this in my searches, but this is hands down the best Ive heard. Or maybe Im just biased because of my childhood, but it felt so good to hear again after all these years.
Fantastic, have known him over 15 years.
You should hear his version of Sweet Molly! It is wonderful.
I have it on an old cassette tape, and learned it on the accordion, by listening to him yodel it.
Glenn Johnson AWESOME!Next to Kenny Roberts,how can you compare.PHEW!!Thank you for this!
La voz de Rod Erickson
A great experience
Amazing!
Beautiful!
Wow, wow, wow!
Bom demais. maneco - RGS - Brasil.
La
mejor versión del tema junto con la de Kenny Roberts.
In France we say tyrolienne a name from Tyrol in Austria...
super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have this song on an album by ETHEL DELANEY.
super!
good sound
Me cuesta creer que esta sea la vida de Rod Erickson. Suena a Kenny Roberts
the best is franlz lang
@v8Truckerchannelv8 It's not a question. Of course he is the best. But this guy hit the american limit. :)
I tought so until I met Rod in this video. Rod is the best by far.
Google sub title cant catch up with to translate!!!😂😂
Yep - best in the world. franzl lang also worth a listen. also try "yodel sweet molly" by santa vorster
шикарно!)))
На моём канале всё о йодль технологии в плейлистах... нашёл знакомые буквы.
Not a national hit, but it was a local hit in Seattle.
Beautiful - but too fast. Take control.
Maybe a little too fast.