I asked Roky why he played this at solar fest 84 early afternoon, just a few fans, mostly families around, and he said; 'you know, cuz it's a folk song' lol
+chris westley hey i just learned of this man's story and how good people helped him get a whole new groove on - true love i feel i was a part of this ~2005
+Matt B For me the most mind-blowing song Roky ever made will always be "Slip Inside This House" with 13th Floor Elevators. Those lyrics are just transcendant. But everything he does is amazing.
I just love Roky. And I am from NYC. The pain in this song is palpable. This guy had a hard life. So did Lou Reed. Texas made some great music back then. Let's stop hating each other. Some of my best friends are Texans. Lou did one of his first out of state concerts at Austin. They made the great "69 Live" double album in Texas.
Perfect Texas acid rock cover of Lou's classic. No one else would have thought to try, let alone kick ass. Roky is loved by other musicians for good reason(s).
For some reason, Roky's horror story songs popped into my head tonight. I looked them up and now I've been playing his amazing classic perfect songs for hours. For the first time in ten years. How? Did? I? forget this dude ???
What a version! This is so amped out and relentless. All shouty and in your face. Not at all like the dark, languorous Velvet's original. But it really works.
Rocky, and the 13 floor elevators were ground zero for all to follow into the 1960s scene, Janis Joplin was gonna jump into the band, listen to their early sound, incredible
Ten years that I'm into Roky, and I have to say, this is just the first fuckin time that I hear this awesome VU's tribute made by him.. Well. This is. Wow. Thank you.
Song is just perfect.. I’ll play it nonstop, then forget for a few months, then every time I listen back it’s like a totally new song I hear new weird guitar stuff. Wtf is a rainbow nose ring
The thirteenth floor elevators were an incredible band,in the 60 s they took Texas by storm,after all these years I still love their music and I have of their albums ROKY E YOUR STILL THE GREATEST LIVE ON BROTHER
To the people asking where this version is from: it's from the original Gremlins Have Pictures CD/LP. The 2005 CD has a shorter different recording of inferior sound quality... Why they didn't use this one on the re-release is beyond me! Also, the original CD/LP has an alternate take of "The Interpreter" with a cool longer ending. Someone asked who's playing lead: that would be Cam King of the Explosives (Roky's backing band here).
i got this burned on a disc for me from an mp3. I'M SO FUKN HAPPY! Whoever decided this version shouldn't be included on the re-release of this album must have a problem with Roky Erickson's greatness because not including this version on the CD IS A SERIOUS disservice to Mr. Erickson.This cover is a SCREAMING testament to what MONSTER OF ROCK Roky is.
I've been looking for a legitimately released version of this as well. Though I like the version on Gremlins Have Pictures, I like this version better.
Damn what an awesome cover, this man was a genius. A shame they fucked him up by experimenting shock therapy on him.. The documentary "You're gonna miss me" tells his story.
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I asked Roky why he played this at solar fest 84 early afternoon, just a few fans, mostly families around, and he said; 'you know, cuz it's a folk song' lol
+chris westley hey i just learned of this man's story and how good people helped him get a whole new groove on - true love i feel i was a part of this ~2005
+Matt B For me the most mind-blowing song Roky ever made will always be "Slip Inside This House" with 13th Floor Elevators. Those lyrics are just transcendant. But everything he does is amazing.
lyrics were written by Tommy Hall
It’s also true......
"Cause it's a folk song." is as great an answer as could have been uttered. Such a genius hid behind his 'crazy facade.'
RIP Rocky! We lost a legend today
You are right queenofkool. He was unique.
I could add that I like your internet name queenofkool. You look and write like you must be a cool lady.
well...if he has Ghost, then we have everything.
@@johna.5150 scoring in the old comment section ay bruvva gonna try to git her number boi ?
@@lasmluclasm3781 best romantic moment : yielling in her ear some of the lyrics..
The Benjamin Franklin of Rock n roll, fucking with the mail and shit lol😂😂
Lou: I feel just like Jesus' son.
Roky: I feel just like Jesus, son!
:D you noticed that too.
Roky has been visited by aliens, so he's been closer to Jesus. Make sense? haha
lmfao...i caught that too...lol love it...son!
It doesn't any difference. Jesus and Jesus' son are the same person.
fucking A. love that line
Roky should be a household name at this point. True creative type
Looove Lou Reed, but Roky totally kicks it into a whole new place and time. Thanks for everything Roky.
I just love Roky. And I am from NYC. The pain in this song is palpable. This guy had a hard life. So did Lou Reed. Texas made some great music back then. Let's stop hating each other. Some of my best friends are Texans. Lou did one of his first out of state concerts at Austin. They made the great "69 Live" double album in Texas.
Perfect Texas acid rock cover of Lou's classic. No one else would have thought to try, let alone kick ass. Roky is loved by other musicians for good reason(s).
Yo la tango copped this
@@mjjames2442 -copped- failed. There. Fixed it.
When Roky covers a song I don't even think about the original. I just blast off.
Roky is a still largely unsung rock genius.
No worries about that
This is the soundtrack of a rough decade of my life. A decade full of debauchery. Downside is, a lot of friends didn't make it through that decade.
This is one of the best covers i've ever heard.It's howling.
i discovery Roky Erickson today, and i cant stop listening now.
Thanks Ghost for make a cover of this guy.
My husband and I discovered him the same way and have no idea how we haven't heard of him sooner because he is fukin' amazing quite like ghosts.
Huge influence to ssooo many f great bands and solo artists n all. Raw af - best version
I love the anger in it. Frustration with the way things are. We all can understand that feeling. And hate it or love it, this is art.
This is a pretty powerful voice expression...
Goodbye Roky Erickson. What an adventure, eh?! Quite the time you had here on earth. See you soon.
Oh you made me tear up with that
a genius covering a genius. brilliant!!
JESUS-FUCKING-CHRIST!!!!! That was AMAZING!!! What a kick-ass cover, would've made Lou proud!
For some reason, Roky's horror story songs popped into my head tonight. I looked them up and now I've been playing his amazing classic perfect songs for hours. For the first time in ten years. How? Did? I? forget this dude ???
What a version! This is so amped out and relentless. All shouty and in your face. Not at all like the dark, languorous Velvet's original. But it really works.
THIS is what you wanna hear at a rock festival: high energy balls-out bangin' and shoutin'
Rocky, and the 13 floor elevators were ground zero for all to follow into the 1960s scene, Janis Joplin was gonna jump into the band, listen to their early sound, incredible
Best version of this song EVER, and so appropriate for the year of 2020.
REST IN PEACE ROKY
What a tune. Reed would be proud.
I'm just now hearing this. It's great.!
i love this Lou's song....and Roky covered it really great
Bless your heart, Roky. Bless your heart, forever.
I actually REALLLLLLLY love it. Roky was a special guy.
Wonder if Morrison ever met Roky?
Ten years that I'm into Roky, and I have to say, this is just the first fuckin time that I hear this awesome VU's tribute made by him.. Well. This is. Wow. Thank you.
THAT is some fukkin RIGHTEOUS GODDAM ROCKNROLL! what a great cover. I must have it.
Insanely good cover.
Damn. What a voice.
Song is just perfect.. I’ll play it nonstop, then forget for a few months, then every time I listen back it’s like a totally new song I hear new weird guitar stuff. Wtf is a rainbow nose ring
I AM HER HERO...SHE IS MY HEROIN!!!!
Loved the Velvets and Roky forever but never heard this until today - it's fucking fantastic. Best VU cover ever by a country mile.
wow... this is pure gold
This version sends chills up the spine. Roky nails it! such and awesome version. I believe it also appeared on a 45 at some point?
Wow this adds a whole other element to this song
Rip Roky what a kick ass cover!🤘🏻💉
RoCKin’ out to this ultra high ReVerB and crushing FEEDBack whine psychedelic journey.
Holy fuck. THAT VOICE!
Wow! That was Awesome! Never expected him to do this! KILLER!
Lou Reed + Allman Brothers = Roky Erickson. I love it.
Holy shit.. I wasnt expecting the best cover ever
just stumbled on this some how... this is fucking amazing!
Stumblin's the best
Respect Sir Lord Roky Erickson
Thanks again, Roky
The thirteenth floor elevators were an incredible band,in the 60 s they took Texas by storm,after all these years I still love their music and I have of their albums ROKY E YOUR STILL THE GREATEST LIVE ON BROTHER
this is a 1000000000 times better than the original and I am a huge VU fan. Roky nails this dead ON!!! His voice sends rushes up my spine. LOVE IT!!
Brings up fuzzy memories..
To the people asking where this version is from: it's from the original Gremlins Have Pictures CD/LP. The 2005 CD has a shorter different recording of inferior sound quality... Why they didn't use this one on the re-release is beyond me! Also, the original CD/LP has an alternate take of "The Interpreter" with a cool longer ending. Someone asked who's playing lead: that would be Cam King of the Explosives (Roky's backing band here).
Wow. RIP
It's Roky's "Hard Rain" version of Heroin!!!!!
I knew Rocky before his stay at ASH.. I'm used to being the smartest guy in the room. I wasn't. Total genius! Incredible artist. I was blessed!
i got this burned on a disc for me from an mp3. I'M SO FUKN HAPPY! Whoever decided this version shouldn't be included on the re-release of this album must have a problem with Roky Erickson's greatness because not including this version on the CD IS A SERIOUS disservice to Mr. Erickson.This cover is a SCREAMING testament to what MONSTER OF ROCK Roky is.
I've been looking for a legitimately released version of this as well. Though I like the version on Gremlins Have Pictures, I like this version better.
Thank's to the Foo Fighters for introducing me to the MAN. "ROCKY ERICKSON"
martin hayward I didn’t need those posers introducing me to anyone. I found 13th in the original white label copy of NUGGETS. Dig it.
Lou Reed's song. Roky's version here sounds more like a heroin & crystal speedball, but I dig it.
A chilling anti heroin song is 'Been on a Train' (1970) by the Bronx genius Laura Nyro. Nyro was inducted into Rock Hall of Fame in 2012.
I always assumed The Confession was about fucking on heroin.... "Super summer sugar coppin' in the morning..."
Laura was amazing.
Roky emulates the 60s trip scene .. it's in his base .. it's in his pace
The reason I think it beats the original is, Lou is being a grandpa and telling you herion is bad, but Roky is kinda happy about it
@@lazyhomebody1356 Don't forget his everyday acid might have a little bit of influecne...have fun
☠️💣☠️
True father of rock and roll
Gosh...I heard this the first time when I was around 15?
Wow....
Old, classic, and loved.
Everytime I hear this song it gets better My bad past is hopefully gone but I still learn every day!
I hear you brother, God Bless ya, 23 years for me. Walk on the wild clean sober side! RIP Lou
you got that right. well put. there arent even words for how i experience roky. probably because they are coming from another world.
Yes and yaaaaas
Heeeeerooooiiiin!!!
It's a great Artist and a fantastic man, if you see the life story from Roky! I like it!!!
Great version!!
fuckin fantastic
Just superb Magical Music & what a voice!
This one is my favorite piece from Rocky
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROKY!!!
TODAY EXACTLY 68 YEARS BEFORE
when
ROKY ERICKSON
(born July 15, 1947)
was born...
I am a hero.
GREAT HOWLINGGG AUUUUUU
Thanks Richard--from another one of us
Reminds me of Mott The Hoople's Angeline ! Great stuff !
Roky's a Hero!
And I thank God that I'm not aware, and I thank God that I just don't care
I think this is my new favorite song
perfect!
Just excellent!!! 👍🏻
This got spirit. Thanks Roky!
I feel just like Jesus sounds.
mnan this is the best
love....
Holy shit! What an amazing cover.
Love ya Roky
I 2 love Roky & the 13th elevator awesome cover VU heroin
Go Roky Go!!!!
Reminds me of I Can't Get No Satisfaction.
He had a very jagger voice.... Or maybe jagger copied him!
congratulations......high five my friend
and I feel just like Jesus sounds
brilliant
...и Вы бриллиантом отсвечиваете,ПАША!
This guy is kind of REALLY good. Thumbs up. Do it for Roky.
this is awesome man
Damn what an awesome cover, this man was a genius. A shame they fucked him up by experimenting shock therapy on him.. The documentary "You're gonna miss me" tells his story.
I love ya Roky stay right here , you're just fine bud! Jan Chiodo Wilhelm six nation's NY
Thank god for the 8 seconds of Burn the Flame that played during Return of the Living Dead or I possibly might never have gotten here. ❤❤
@@eLiFILMSinc im with you 100 %.
This is great!!
Yes... I FEEL LIKE JESUS, SON!
Fuckin' Roky cover VU never ceases to amaze.
I...have made...decisions!
Burn with us!!! Come on, it's our destiny lets burn together at least it'll be fun!!
Wow! Convincing cover.
BRAVISSIMO
Goddamned amazing!
Rocks!