In 1991 I was driving thru Portland Maine and caught a sign saying Sleepy Labeef Live Tonight so I was in the mood to see someone live music. I watched and listened for a while and myself being a performing guitarist and singer carefully absorbed the whole vibe and realized I was witnessing a real pro and band that had character and charisma.
Sleepy's good buddy Rick Klang was thinking about their good times and telling me stories just before he passed. He was looking forward to hanging with Sleepy again.
a legend of the pure rockabilly style has left us but luckily his voice and his interpretations are engraved forever in wax. it's nice to listen to it again, a little boost of nostalgia for an oh so dynamic era..
I'd never seen or heard of Sleepy's music prior to one night maybe 25 or 30 years ago when he happened to play a venue near my home. In the mood for a show I stopped into the Cubby Bear on the North Side of Chicago and was treated to a tremendous show by LaBeef and his band. It was like time-traveling back to the glory days of Sun Records in the 1950s.
Pete Guralnick (rock writer for Rolling Stone and other papers) described Sleepy's voice as the only basso profundo in the history of rock and roll. You really had to see him live to appreciate how powerful it was. And his rockabilly/country blues guitar playing was totally kick ass too.
The power and presence of Sleepy’s music never quite made it onto his recordings, good as they were... Great memories of hanging with his band at the Hillbilly Ranch (Boston, MA) and lying on the grass at the Hatch shell listening to the master lay down incredible versions of the 5000 songs he knew off the top of his head.
Wow great post. I had been in the Hillbilly a couple of times myself in the past but was too drunk to realize that they actually had live music at the time. A real gritty seedy joint but it gave Park Square some character. all gone now
@@sandsoftime1954 Ha, yeah the Hillbilly was a great place! I couldn't believe it when one of my housemates (a musician) showed it to me and told me about Sleepy, it was like walking into a roadhouse out in the boondocks, but it was right in the middle of Boston! I'd go there every night when Sleepy was playing, but almost never any other time. That's why the band started sitting with me, they probably figured I was a fixture. Met a few women who were, let's say different, from my usual fare... Years later, I'd catch Sleepy at Johnny D's in Davis Square, also closed now. :(
@@ChengManChing A hillbilly bar in a Trailways bus station in the middle of Boston, how bad could it be? Chuckle,chuckle,burp !. I use to like the Teddy Bear too. I was young and crazy and just didn't care. Now I'm old and I still don't care. As far as "those women" go, ahh, different stokes for different folks. I don't take personal inventories. Always nice to talk to another Bostonian. A safe and happy new year to you Cheng!
Ahh Sleepy! Last saw him around 1968 in Sydney. Every young cat ( not poof ) 16-30 wanted to see The Master. He was 100 years old even then and an absolute legend. Came all the way from the Gong to see him! I know, i know, a massive achievement, thank you, but he was worth it! Pete 379.
Sleepy is an exact contemporary of Elvis Presley (born 6 months later in July 1935). He tells a story about loaning Elvis a guitar back before either of them were well known, and getting it back in pretty poor shape.
I remember when I was little and he would get the family together in a little bar in Kilgore to catch up and listen to him and his wife (my mom was his cousin)
This guy played at least three or four times a year in a bar around the corner from where I was living at the time. always thought I catch his show soon or later, but I never got around to it. Think I missed out hearing some great music too.
Nobody Boogiewoogies like Sleepy! This is the real stuff.
In 1991 I was driving thru Portland Maine and caught a sign saying Sleepy Labeef Live Tonight so I was in the mood to see someone live music. I watched and listened for a while and myself being a performing guitarist and singer carefully absorbed the whole vibe and realized I was witnessing a real pro and band that had character and charisma.
HI I was there on piano and tenor sax!
Sleepy's good buddy Rick Klang was thinking about their good times and telling me stories just before he passed. He was looking forward to hanging with Sleepy again.
Sleepy was a very underrated Rocker. He could compete with the best!!
This is real music!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍🇸🇪
RIP big man you'll never be forgotten.
Sleepy use to play at Dutchess on 24th Ave. In Port Huron Mi. Dave and I loved him.
a legend of the pure rockabilly style has left us but luckily his voice and his interpretations are engraved forever in wax.
it's nice to listen to it again, a little boost of nostalgia for an oh so dynamic era..
A great performer !!
Un grand monsieur du rockabilly., du roch'n'roll et de la country. J'ai pratiquement eut tous ses albums.
I saw him live 1978
I'd never seen or heard of Sleepy's music prior to one night maybe 25 or 30 years ago when he happened to play a venue near my home. In the mood for a show I stopped into the Cubby Bear on the North Side of Chicago and was treated to a tremendous show by LaBeef and his band. It was like time-traveling back to the glory days of Sun Records in the 1950s.
La voz profunda del rockabilly imposible de olvidar y uno de los grandes!
His voice is so particular that we would recognize Sleepy amongst a lot of other rock and roll singers. His style is as heavy as him.
Pete Guralnick (rock writer for Rolling Stone and other papers) described Sleepy's voice as the only basso profundo in the history of rock and roll. You really had to see him live to appreciate how powerful it was. And his rockabilly/country blues guitar playing was totally kick ass too.
Stands tall - Great voice and pure rock
Excellent performer - faithful to the rockabilly style!
Lets have it this is real Rock and Roll Boogie great
Sleepy labeef.........P A S A D A,,!,,,, que voz unica
The power and presence of Sleepy’s music never quite made it onto his recordings, good as they were...
Great memories of hanging with his band at the Hillbilly Ranch (Boston, MA) and lying on the grass at the Hatch shell listening to the master lay down incredible versions of the 5000 songs he knew off the top of his head.
Wow great post. I had been in the Hillbilly a couple of times myself in the past but was too drunk to realize that they actually had live music at the time. A real gritty seedy joint but it gave Park Square some character. all gone now
@@sandsoftime1954 Ha, yeah the Hillbilly was a great place! I couldn't believe it when one of my housemates (a musician) showed it to me and told me about Sleepy, it was like walking into a roadhouse out in the boondocks, but it was right in the middle of Boston!
I'd go there every night when Sleepy was playing, but almost never any other time. That's why the band started sitting with me, they probably figured I was a fixture. Met a few women who were, let's say different, from my usual fare... Years later, I'd catch Sleepy at Johnny D's in Davis Square, also closed now. :(
@@ChengManChing A hillbilly bar in a Trailways bus station in the middle of Boston, how bad could it be? Chuckle,chuckle,burp !. I use to like the Teddy Bear too. I was young and crazy and just didn't care. Now I'm old and I still don't care. As far as "those women" go, ahh, different stokes for different folks. I don't take personal inventories. Always nice to talk to another Bostonian. A safe and happy new year to you Cheng!
@@sandsoftime1954 Happy New Year to you too!
Bon Voyage Mr. Labeef. R.I.P
Yep, Uncle Sleepy.
When you hear this most singers today sound like there singing. nursery rhymes in pre school this is real hard core triple x rock n. roll
John Gazzana 😂also when dancing looks like their having convulsions and muscle spasms 😂
RIP Sleepy. Saw you twice here in Aus. They were great shows. Thanks for the memories.
il va nous manquer
RIP Big boss man, keep rocking in heaven, always be a fan, the music will keep your memory alive
SUPER !!!!!!!!!!! le guitariste à du boulot et il le fait bien
Saw him live with Jason D Williams great show they brought the house down
Great tune from Sleepy LaBeef. RIP.
Ahh Sleepy! Last saw him around 1968 in Sydney. Every young cat ( not poof ) 16-30 wanted to see The Master. He was 100 years old even then and an absolute legend. Came all the way from the Gong to see him! I know, i know, a massive achievement, thank you, but he was worth it! Pete 379.
Sleepy is an exact contemporary of Elvis Presley (born 6 months later in July 1935). He tells a story about loaning Elvis a guitar back before either of them were well known, and getting it back in pretty poor shape.
100 years old? .Sleepy was 33 in 1968. Must have been that wild lifestyle 🤣
encore un grand qui nous quitte mais sa musique restera à jamais dans nos cœurs merci à lui pour ce qu’il nous a apporté.Jose de France 73 ans.
I remember when I was little and he would get the family together in a little bar in Kilgore to catch up and listen to him and his wife (my mom was his cousin)
R.I.P. Sleepy...
rovknroll roots,great track
The UKs “Status Quo” pales into insignificance when you listen to this guy!
Merci Sleepy grand parmi les grands reposes en paix on ne t’oubliera jamais
Excelent!
Authentic rock west......
If that didn't wake you up to rock & roll. Thank You for posting on YT
ROCK AND ROLL FOR EVER !
la mia musica preferita.
Kickass stuff.
Сильнейшие рок н рольщик супер таких не много супер
So under rated
Outstanding! 🎸🎼🥰
It's got the feelin' !
Boogie on in whatever comes next Sleepy - the Human Jukebox is no more R.I.P.
R.I.P. and Rock On!
Ce titre passe en boucle chez moi c'est super SLEEPY MERCI
José et bonjour de France
Ritmo ritmo y ritmo te pone las pilas
Sleep tremendo Rock n Roll
Sounds like Junior Browns voice! Nice
Dance your ass off music! How did I miss this guy?
This guy played at least three or four times a year in a bar around the corner from where I was living at the time. always thought I catch his show soon or later, but I never got around to it. Think I missed out hearing some great music too.
Heavy and loud like rock and roll should be.
Hard as nails !!!!
Eternal music, for all time
Infelizmente mais um que se vai 😢😢😢 RIP Sleepy
R.I.P. Mr. Thomas Paulsley LaBeff (Sleepy Labeef)
Sleepy played on some of Elvis‘s early Sun singles !!!
The guy was brilliant!!!
I never heard of that, how did you find out ?
Si habiendo escuchado esto, todavía te gusta el regaetton, es que DE VERDAD MERECES que el covid19 se te lleve por delante...
He played at my wedding!
You are lucky. Moved here to Smackover, ar. one year ago, sorry I missed him
Grande !!!
This Dude "CAN WHALE'
Сильнейший рок н рольщики супер таких не много
Super
Esleepy Labeef tu si que vales.from Madrid, España. Eddy Nova.
We love what you do. God bless
Forever rockkkkkkk!!!!!!
Yes !!!!! everything i like
Oh yeah
Yes. Love it!
This kicks butt, thanks for sharing; Jesus Christ Bless y'all! :)
Le conoci es Barcelona en el hotel auto hogar era sensacional
😇
Ruhe in Frieden!
Сильнейшие рок 🎸 ролльщики
En donde quieras que estes maestro 👍 valencia spanihs
If you can't at least tap your toe to this
You have no soul i repeat you have no soul Ah Huh Huh Huh Huh!!!!
Sleepy plays a mean driving guitar
Fin bugg låt👍❤️💃
Fender amp and arch top Gibson astatic or shure mikes fed into ampex recorder time !!
Сильнейший рок н рольщик супер таких не много
И голос такой тяжёлый, добротный.
GREAT.R.I.P.
un jigante del rockabilly..
🌹🙏
Ya estoy 😊 bailando 😃😸😍😸😸😍😸😍😸😸😸😸
Viva el rock and rock
Fantástico!!!
Fantástico rock and roll
Boogie and Woogie!
Yeehaw!
Du bon rock sans fioritures ..! le Jerry Lee Lewis de la guitare !
bien connu de Jerry Lee,mais cette version est fantastique....
If this don't get you up and moving around nothing will !! you better go to the emergency "room there's something wrong with your heart😎
Dudes from my town Smackover, Arkansas. He will be missed
Bangin'
Per dues vegades que vaig saber que era a Barcelona, el vaig anar a veure.
Can you dig it
thanks sleepy
RIP
Bangi'
Thanks for posting Brian.
😊👍
Tuvimos la suerte de ser sus teloneros en el Antequera Rock 81 un animal en escena!!!!!
i would like to learn how to play this song, record this song and retire with a 55 chevy 4 speed 327 cu in off road cam and twin 4v carburators