Jerry Jeff chose his path long ago, Not a path to conform to a certain style of music that would make him very rich and not very happy. But to play music that appealed his heart and soul. And of course he never met a party he didn't like. I thank him for the life he chose. And the music he has shared with me and all his fans.
And a huge hit in 68 that allowed him to have a safety blanket or in some ways "fuck you" money to say I'm not whoring myself to the record companies. Mr. Bojangles gave him some independence from outside forces, so to speak. I loved the guy and saw him countless times all over Texas. He is gone, but his music lives on.
He is the quintessential Drifter, the sad eyed balladeer in the barroom of life, he is a storyteller a singer and a grand imaginer...he is the one and only Jerry Jeff.
Jerry Jeff had a charm in his voice, a baritone for the ages. His songs ranged from early 60's Greenwich Village cafes Folk music, to the ramblin' life(Driftin' Way Of Life), to story telling folklore(Mr Bojangles & LA Freeway), & Country music (The Pickup Truck Song & Ramblin Scramblin)to name a small few. He is & was a National Treasure.
The first line of this song nailed me to the floor. It was on the flip side of a band on a tape a friend had made me. I tracked him down and found out who it was. The love affair had started. And continues after 20 years now. I knew nothing about him and my friend was only glad to feed me. I just put the wrong side of a tape on and it really changed my life. This is just amazing to see, one good thing about the computer age!
I am from Liverpool and have been brought up on rock music in the Uk but have got to say Jerry Jeff is a great artist and musician . I’ve listened to him since the mid 70’s and he’s the only country musician I have ever got into . Some great tunes 😂🍺😂
jerry jeff walker has a certain way of singing that only he can give some songs justice like the ones about bums and drunks and what not. i used to think his version of desperados waiting for a train was his best one and still do for sentimental reasons, but this one is just about equal.
I agree. The polished pretty boys (and girls), can't hold a candle ~ Why? Because JJW has lived his songs, and nothing can replace, or top, or equal singing from the heart, and a straight-up spirit. Long live Jerry Jeff Walker!
This guy is one of my favourites..he and his band sound as good live as recorded...he wrote 'mr Bojangles' and is mentioned in the words of 'Luckenbach Texas'.....a true Americon icon....a great singer and songwriter....it appears that the band have stayed together for years....which speaks volumes.....thanks for posting this...from England.
You folks do know this man wrote bojangles don't ya? Waylon and Willie sang about him too... 'Between Hank Williams pain songs, and Jerry Jeff's train songs'...:)
I just found out about Jerry Jeff Walker, and I've spent the last hour saying, 'Wait...he's the guy that wrote "Mr. Bojangles"...AND "L.A. Freeway"...AND "I Feel Like Hank Williams"...AND "Desperadoes"?' What a genius How have I never heard of him?
Yes, we mourn the great Jerry Jeff. But, David, JJ didn't write LA Freeway or Desperados waiting for a train. Those Texas gems belong to Guy Clark. And Chris Wall wrote I feel like Hank Williams tonight. But check out Hill Country Rain....there's a JJ tune that captured the essence of the Central Tx music scene in the 70's.
This is actually a Chris Wall song covered by Good Ole Jacky Jack Doubletrouble (anyone else here old enough to remember that nickname?) And the best Desperadoes is the Outlaw allstars version from David Letterman with Nancy Griffith, Rodney and Jimmy Dale's harmony is ethereal.
@zoarces yes it seriously is. my pard chris wall wrote this, & many more. jerry jeff featured several of them for quite a spell, both are good friends, & both great talents. give chris wall a listen, he's the real thing, & this walker feller, i'll ride the river with him any time.
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/jerry-jeff-walker/i-feel-like-hank-williams-tonight-chords-1415960 and www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/walker-jerry-jeff/i-feel-like-hank-williams-919.html
Jerry Jeff chose his path long ago, Not a path to conform to a certain style of music that would make him very rich and not very happy. But to play music that appealed his heart and soul. And of course he never met a party he didn't like. I thank him for the life he chose. And the music he has shared with me and all his fans.
A butter sweet & soft voice .
And a huge hit in 68 that allowed him to have a safety blanket or in some ways "fuck you" money to say I'm not whoring myself to the record companies. Mr. Bojangles gave him some independence from outside forces, so to speak. I loved the guy and saw him countless times all over Texas. He is gone, but his music lives on.
Jerry Jeff Walker is so damned underrated
For real. He is such a badass
My heart was ripped out this morning. Rest in Paradise King
The Sweetness & Sorrow of Life .
What lyrics… SO good.
He is the quintessential Drifter, the sad eyed balladeer in the barroom of life, he is a storyteller a singer and a grand imaginer...he is the one and only Jerry Jeff.
Thanks Jerry Jeff for 50 years of your music, you were your own man!
Jerry Jeff had a charm in his voice, a baritone for the ages. His songs ranged from early 60's Greenwich Village cafes
Folk music, to the ramblin' life(Driftin' Way Of Life), to
story telling folklore(Mr Bojangles & LA Freeway), & Country music (The Pickup Truck Song & Ramblin Scramblin)to name a small few. He is & was a National Treasure.
Such a beautiful song !! His music touched my soul and continues to this day …
Chris Wall wrote the song. Listen to his version, it's quite good!
The first line of this song nailed me to the floor. It was on the flip side of a band on a tape a friend had made me. I tracked him down and found out who it was. The love affair had started. And continues after 20 years now. I knew nothing about him and my friend was only glad to feed me. I just put the wrong side of a tape on and it really changed my life. This is just amazing to see, one good thing about the computer age!
Buzy ! Bizzy ! Bizee !
He is another of the most overlooked country artists that ever lived. This is what country music sounds like.
I am from Liverpool and have been brought up on rock music in the Uk but have got to say Jerry Jeff is a great artist and musician . I’ve listened to him since the mid 70’s and he’s the only country musician I have ever got into . Some great tunes 😂🍺😂
What an amazing tune
Greatest to ever party.
jerry jeff walker has a certain way of singing that only he can give some songs justice like the ones about bums and drunks and what not. i used to think his version of desperados waiting for a train was his best one and still do for sentimental reasons, but this one is just about equal.
I agree. The polished pretty boys (and girls), can't hold a candle ~ Why? Because JJW has lived his songs, and nothing can replace, or top, or equal singing from the heart, and a straight-up spirit. Long live Jerry Jeff Walker!
there are so many good JJW songs but this one is one of my favorites.JJW is also the reason I started to learn guitar at the age of 39. Thanks Jerry
Love this song still
I know I should not comment because of EHO3 reasons but the Late Mr Walker has left bereft .....Backn again, I love this jocker. Still bereft
Fine performance by a great singer-songwriter.
Missing you my brother ...
There'll never be another (not like you, nor the right time)
One in a million 💕🕊️❣️
Rest easy legend.
I feel like Jerry Jeff tonight
My favorite Chris Wall song has to be Rodeo Wind... Great songwriter, great song
He was just the best. Rip Jerry.
I remember seeing this show! I had the flu and was in bed watching and feeling like carp but this song made me cry. Thanks Jerry Jeff.
Great cover of a Chris Wall classic.
they don't write 'em or sing 'em like that anymore!
A Great Song .
This guy is one of my favourites..he and his band sound as good live as recorded...he wrote 'mr Bojangles' and is mentioned in the words of 'Luckenbach Texas'.....a true Americon icon....a great singer and songwriter....it appears that the band have stayed together for years....which speaks volumes.....thanks for posting this...from England.
I love Jerry Jeff and his music! Simple but, real!
New York cowboy… what a talent
This song feels so good when you play it on your six string. JJW keeps going and going and going!
One of the best
Jerry was and is timeless and class all the way,and sad for those that don't get it.......cheers
Jerry Jeff is the best
there is so much truth in his words, the first time I heard this I was hooked. especially when he sings with gary p nunn in london homesick blues.
Adios Jerry Jeff 🍺👊🏻
You folks do know this man wrote bojangles don't ya?
Waylon and Willie sang about him too...
'Between Hank Williams pain songs, and Jerry Jeff's train songs'...:)
my goodness, I've been listening to that for a long time but didn't realize it was Jerry Jeff!
This is soul food for country folks
That last riff damn, what a song
JJW passed away yesterday...RIP
Great song
True music, gotta love it...
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Really good. Man i love this guy
still the man
Sir hank nice your voice I want listen your song thank you sir
RIP
I CANT LISTEN TO THIS SONG WITHOUT A BEER IN MY HAND AND A BOTTLE OF JACK DANIELS ON STAND BY......
I just found out about Jerry Jeff Walker, and I've spent the last hour saying, 'Wait...he's the guy that wrote "Mr. Bojangles"...AND "L.A. Freeway"...AND "I Feel Like Hank Williams"...AND "Desperadoes"?' What a genius How have I never heard of him?
Yes, we mourn the great Jerry Jeff. But, David, JJ didn't write LA Freeway or Desperados waiting for a train. Those Texas gems belong to Guy Clark. And Chris Wall wrote I feel like Hank Williams tonight. But check out Hill Country Rain....there's a JJ tune that captured the essence of the Central Tx music scene in the 70's.
cool song
lol What a classic comment. Seems you know your music. Wish more people that comment did. You are right on .
Love JJW. No one like him.
Awesome.
great song......
this song says it all???????
This is actually a Chris Wall song covered by Good Ole Jacky Jack Doubletrouble (anyone else here old enough to remember that nickname?) And the best Desperadoes is the Outlaw allstars version from David Letterman with Nancy Griffith, Rodney and Jimmy Dale's harmony is ethereal.
This was written by Montana native, the great Chis Wall, the same guy who wrote "Trashy Women."
Ralph Emory was the Drug Store Truck Drivin Man
@zoarces yes it seriously is. my pard chris wall wrote this, & many more. jerry jeff featured several of them for quite a spell, both are good friends, & both great talents. give chris wall a listen, he's the real thing, & this walker feller, i'll ride the river with him any time.
I will have to look that one up. Sound like it s worth listening too. Sand but true there s alot of murder on Music Row.
Sure miss JJW.
@kilnrunner1 Thank you for your awesome comment! No words can describr JJW !!!!! :)
@easygrip I love his version of Desperados but I gotta give the edge to the original, I believe Guy a little more.
Chris Wall
why do spouses forget the good times?
@TheRatbert Check out Guy Clark, and Townes Van Zandt
Chris Wall wrote this song
Anyone know who worte this song? Really good!
Jerry Jeff wrote that song,like he did many others!
@@steveendicott1855 Nope, Chris Wall wrote it
@@jacobholsinger1698 Ok thanks
@kilnrunner1 They stold my country!
any one know where I might be able to find the Tabs for this?
Nothing on ultimate guitar.
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/jerry-jeff-walker/i-feel-like-hank-williams-tonight-chords-1415960 and www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/walker-jerry-jeff/i-feel-like-hank-williams-919.html
Does not sound like Hank, but good song, ~ Arthur