And that's saying something 'cause Dave had great musical taste. I've seen Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Tod Snider, Joe Ely and a bunch of other great singer/songwriters on Letterman.
Ray Wiley Hubbard for me is like JJ Cale is to many. Ray’s songs are clever stories that make you laugh, create a mood, paint strange and familiar pictures, and just think. I love this man. A good friend of mine Matt King wrote a song with him called Hell In the Henhouse. Ray’s songwriting has certainly been an influence on Matt and that is a good thing. Check out Matt’s stuff, particularly Apples and Orphans and Rube, some of the best music you’ll ever hear, but it’s not mainstream, which is good in some ways and bad in others. Good because sometimes when artists go mainstream they are forced by the people financing the music to write something that’s forced to fit the market place and then you wouldn’t have the great music that comes from guys like Ray and Matt, they refuse to cowtow to that way of selling out. It’s also bad because so many will miss out on hearing their stuff, because it’s not readily available. Do yourself a favor, FIND their music and support these fantastic musicians, you’ll be glad you did.
he really is. hes from my home town of New Braunfels, TX. Met him many times. really very down to earth and just a all around good guy. His wife and son are really nice too.
Was there many times too. House band was Texas Weather. Anyone might show up and jam. Ray, John Nitzinger, Willis Alan Ramsey Incredible jams!! Also had Shiner Beer night. 50 cents a bottle. Only way they could get rid of it
"me and that dancer hit it off...like a metaphor" Sheer songwriting brilliance. We're so fortunate to spend an evening with him in Port Aransas every December. Sets the tone for the holidays!
Heard him play this on the You Tube Video of him @ some bar in Tennessee recently. He was able to take his time and put more heart and soul into it. If you liked this one you should look up the other one and watch the whole concert. I highly recommend it! Love it!
first heard ray wylie about, oh, 50 years ago. he performed after the dallas annual marathon solo each year and at the art festival held outdoors on the dallas state fair grounds. we both had brown hair and no eyeglasses. time flies; talent is forever. thanks, ray wylie, for all the memories.
Great...I me Freddie King in Mother Blues a few months before he passed. He drank beer with us and had a great time. John Nitzinger was playing that night and he asked Freddie up and he played Going Down. I will never forget that night. Mother Blues used to be our favorite hang out.
Also got to see him at the Sportatorium with Asleep at the Wheel and Commander Cody. His band back then was called the Cowboy Twinkies and it was an amazing show.
I totally agree; RWH was obviously working within some programming time constraints. It’s a great song and needs more time in order to appreciate the character development. Just caught what I consider to be his best rendition of it. He closed his Austin City Limits gig with it last night (January 23, 2021). Check it out; “cooler’n hell!”
If you ever get a chance to just sit and chat with this man, its amazing!! The stories!!! He was best friends with Stevie Ray Vaughn and he has some amazing stories about his as well.
I recently had the opportunity to meet Ray and spend time with him after a couple shows and was amazed by how gracious and humble he was with me. His relationship with Stevie Ray was a highlight of our conversation and Ray's love for him was evident. I don't think I've ever had a greater experience outside the birth of my children and my marriage. A true gentlemen and an unheralded artist.
Had him sign my butterscotch, blonde Telecaster.. ... just below the tone knob.... I'm not a real good player by any stretch So I always keep my day job..... Never would have been invited by Dave.....even before he retired But Ray Wylie's a genius and through rhythm and song ..... keeps my hopes inspired
Yes- Being from Dallas I saw Ray Wylie at Mother Blues! Yes, we all drank too much but God was he too cool, made us roudy and crazed, Mother Blues was legendary party nights
Love Ray Wylie Hubbard. I have seen negative comments on Letterman but you are going to miss him soon when he retires. He has his own quirky sort of humor.
If this appearance helps Ray and his family then its a good a thing, but for those that know him just think of all the other songs that would have been more representative of his talent as troubadour/writer and performer. To anyone that is not familiar with him please go search the internet for more extended performances.....and yes I used to see RWHubbard at Ma Blues usually on Sunday night for for cheap burgers and pitcher beer.
Letterman has given more Austin and Texas acts an audience than any other talk out there. After 35 years on the air, he obviously has a personality you can't seem to see.
U may not like his demeanor but he DOES have good taste...he loves Ray and a lot of his peers. Zevon too, Costello. Just one of the many reasons he was the king. Then there is this: ua-cam.com/video/M65Dx0STe2M/v-deo.html
What was up with that Letterman audience? NYC Podunk tourists too hip for Ray Wiley? Dubya was in power, too Texas for them, they had to discriminate on Ray?
No matter how many times I hear this song I still laugh every time he busts into Poke Salad Annie
Every time
He's one of my favorite and greatest songwriters ever
Same
Sad part is, only ten of us recognize it!
Yea, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Hit it off like a metaphor.
This dude represents everything that was great about that late 70s singer/songwriter Austin scene.
"And we hit it off like a metaphor." Possibly one of the best lines I have ever heard in my life.
Yup
Ray is an amazing song writer, has written a lot of well know county music songs such as Cross Canadian Ragweeds " Sickin Tired of Being Sicken Tired"
So good! Made me simile.
"We hit it off like a metaphor"
fire.
Great song to do on Letterman. Crowd didnt know what hit 'em.
Great tune and amazing lyricist. Love how he ended the song stating his gratitude for everyone. Great way to live life!
Love Ray! Seen him live and have all his albums.
Yes it’s hilarious 🤣
Love me some Ray Wylie Hubbard!!!
Definitely one of Dave's best musical guests
And that's saying something 'cause Dave had great musical taste. I've seen Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Tod Snider, Joe Ely and a bunch of other great singer/songwriters on Letterman.
Ray Wiley Hubbard for me is like JJ Cale is to many. Ray’s songs are clever stories that make you laugh, create a mood, paint strange and familiar pictures, and just think. I love this man. A good friend of mine Matt King wrote a song with him called Hell In the Henhouse. Ray’s songwriting has certainly been an influence on Matt and that is a good thing. Check out Matt’s stuff, particularly Apples and Orphans and Rube, some of the best music you’ll ever hear, but it’s not mainstream, which is good in some ways and bad in others. Good because sometimes when artists go mainstream they are forced by the people financing the music to write something that’s forced to fit the market place and then you wouldn’t have the great music that comes from guys like Ray and Matt, they refuse to cowtow to that way of selling out. It’s also bad because so many will miss out on hearing their stuff, because it’s not readily available. Do yourself a favor, FIND their music and support these fantastic musicians, you’ll be glad you did.
I will look for your buddy Matt. I love me some Ray Wiley Hubbard, I greatly appreciate your sharing that tip to something “new” to me.
Still one of the Best of Americana and songwriting.
The entire world needs to get on the RWH train ! ! !
Man, this cat is beyond cool.......
You just cant live in Texas unless you have a lot of soul. Waylon Jennings
he really is. hes from my home town of New Braunfels, TX. Met him many times. really very down to earth and just a all around good guy. His wife and son are really nice too.
@@DalonCole Doug Sahm also said that. Sir Douglas Quintet.
@@thomasminarchickjr.7355 Dang I had totally forgotten that and they said it first I do believe. Thanks for reminding me.
He lives in Wimberley. I run in to him from time to time
I remember Mother Blues. It was a great party bar. Been a RWH fan for a long, long time... Glad to see he has a new CD..like the song..
Was there many times too. House band was Texas Weather. Anyone might show up and jam. Ray, John Nitzinger, Willis Alan Ramsey
Incredible jams!!
Also had Shiner Beer night. 50 cents a bottle. Only way they could get rid of it
and the day's I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, ….well I have really good days….
A WHOLE lotta wisdom in that statement. Hell I've known people who have lived their entire lives and never, no NEVER learned how to do that.
"me and that dancer hit it off...like a metaphor" Sheer songwriting brilliance. We're so fortunate to spend an evening with him in Port Aransas every December. Sets the tone for the holidays!
You do realize that's from the big book? You know Bill W?
@@ktel60 I do and so does RWH cool thing is SRV is who introduced him to Bill
Jc Collins The big book? U make it sound like the Bible. Kinda culty
That quote blew me away, try to live daily. Makes life simpler. RWH shares a lot of hard earned wisdom...
it was the way to grow up... Ray Wylie, music, Texas...
The man....the myth....the legend....Love it!
Heard him play this on the You Tube Video of him @ some bar in Tennessee recently. He was able to take his time and put more heart and soul into it. If you liked this one you should look up the other one and watch the whole concert. I highly recommend it! Love it!
Legend!
first heard ray wylie about, oh, 50 years ago. he performed after the dallas annual marathon solo each year and at the art festival held outdoors on the dallas state fair grounds. we both had brown hair and no eyeglasses. time flies; talent is forever.
thanks, ray wylie, for all the memories.
Great...I me Freddie King in Mother Blues a few months before he passed. He drank beer with us and had a great time. John Nitzinger was playing that night and he asked Freddie up and he played Going Down. I will never forget that night. Mother Blues used to be our favorite hang out.
+Larry Parker Wow I have not heard the name "John NItzinger" in forever.
The place was way beyond cool
Mother Blues was an music establishment in Dallas that had great music..Well it was actually a damn fine beer joint!!
love me some Ray Wylie! awesome!
Holy SHIT, I love this guy!
Love original music 🎶 like this not cookie cutter main stream dumbed down for the masses!
😎 Cool original artistry!
Also got to see him at the Sportatorium with Asleep at the Wheel and Commander Cody. His band back then was called the Cowboy Twinkies and it was an amazing show.
Wow what a show
Ed Heffelfinger, I don't know who you are, but I love you for posting this. It's one of my favorite things on Planet Earth. Thank you! ❤️
This is a rushed version of the song, recommend listening to the original version. one of my favorite songs.
Yeah it it loses a little bit at this tempo but it's still awesome
I totally agree; RWH was obviously working within some programming time constraints. It’s a great song and needs more time in order to appreciate the character development.
Just caught what I consider to be his best rendition of it. He closed his Austin City Limits gig with it last night (January 23, 2021).
Check it out; “cooler’n hell!”
A COUNTRY LEGEND!!
How good is THAT??? Love it!
I always enjoy coming back to this Tonight Show video. So cool. 😎👍
I love this story . . .
RWH is the MAN!!!!
A lota damn fine days, Ray!
just another reason to love Tejas music !
In 1974 or 1975 we had the chance to open up for him at Faces in Dallas..... couldn't find our lead guitar player. missed this life......sucks
+michael griffin What was the name of your band? Used to go there often.
The southern Texas band
Some stunning lines there. Unusually brilliant
If you ever get a chance to just sit and chat with this man, its amazing!! The stories!!! He was best friends with Stevie Ray Vaughn and he has some amazing stories about his as well.
I recently had the opportunity to meet Ray and spend time with him after a couple shows and was amazed by how gracious and humble he was with me. His relationship with Stevie Ray was a highlight of our conversation and Ray's love for him was evident. I don't think I've ever had a greater experience outside the birth of my children and my marriage. A true gentlemen and an unheralded artist.
This is what all music should aspire to. Outstanding.
That was amazing!
Yes yes yes
Ray nails it every time - great stuff
Catch this man if he comes round your hood!
+John Goode No doubt. Caught him in Port A in December and he blew the walls out!
+John Goode Just saw him in Lukenbach last weekend. Great stuff.
Fantastic! My buddy Kevin is running the stage and stuff up there. I gotta get that way.
Stephen Coleman I miss Texas so much
Woodlands Tavern in Columbus loves you RWH!!!
Love this guy.
Ray Wylie Hubbard Rocks my soul!!!!
"Hit it off like a metaphor"....
"Like a metaphor for an atom bomb."
Any blues I had before are gone!
Big LOVE!
Had him sign my butterscotch, blonde Telecaster.. ...
just below the tone knob....
I'm not a real good player by any stretch
So I always keep my day job.....
Never would have been invited by Dave.....even before he retired
But Ray Wylie's a genius and through rhythm and song .....
keeps my hopes inspired
If you haven’t heard the complete, full length version of this song, check it out. Three more minutes and much better.
This video in one word: badass
We was enriched uranium, a supercritcal mass
We was a...chain reaction
It was love and lust
(Well mostly lust)
A mutual attraction
LOVE!!
Just discovered. Looking at videos and it came up. This dude is so ducking awesome have to go search him on Amazon.
Looking forward to seeing/hearing you at BlissFest 2017.
I love RWH I seen him for the first time at Ranch Bash 2014 in Ft. Worth and he sang this song .
Yes- Being from Dallas I saw Ray Wylie at Mother Blues! Yes, we all drank too much but God was he too cool, made us roudy and crazed, Mother Blues was legendary party nights
Best song writer and performer in this world. “SECOND TO NONE”
Doesn't get ANY BETTER than Ray Wylie
fantastic
Our boy done good!
i watched rays band on pbs austin limits tv show..great blues band
Love Ray Wylie Hubbard. I have seen negative comments on Letterman but you are going to miss him soon when he retires. He has his own quirky sort of humor.
He was cool for a long time before he became something of a douchebag. Won’t miss him a bit.
still great
Glad I found this. Not sure DL was all that
Yay Ray!
Living National Treasure
Mother Blues was a place in Dallas
Frig he's awesome
Pretty much every single line out of his mouth is a novel.
Good job, Ray.
super!!
Greatest songwriter of all time!! lmao
AMEN
hope the boy follows, his pa sure is proud of him... Oak Cliff is proud of RWH!
That's fuckin awesome!!!
looooVe Him
what a card
Come and see Fort Worth , don't forget about Dallas somewhere to the east.
Fort Worth sucks fucked roads and ugly women
The Unfucking best!..Yea!
What a great song ,Im a Brit. pure Americana?
If this appearance helps Ray and his family then its a good a thing, but for those that know him just think of all the other songs that would have been more representative of his talent as troubadour/writer and performer. To anyone that is not familiar with him please go search the internet for more extended performances.....and yes I used to see RWHubbard at Ma Blues usually on Sunday night for for cheap burgers and pitcher beer.
lets get a van...lets go
Kyle on drums!!!
classic
Its relatively new so give it a few years lol
Mr RYH is the smoothest act. If only Letterman had a personality.........
Letterman has given more Austin and Texas acts an audience than any other talk out there. After 35 years on the air, he obviously has a personality you can't seem to see.
cheaper travel!
Troll.
U may not like his demeanor but he DOES have good taste...he loves Ray and a lot of his peers. Zevon too, Costello. Just one of the many reasons he was the king. Then there is this: ua-cam.com/video/M65Dx0STe2M/v-deo.html
Dan Marino and also Warren Z.....
Who woulda known Dave would retire before Ray.
Dave can afford it...
Rush job. 😆👍
let's get a cargo van, and go
Screw Nashville,, we’re from Texas .
Too bad he did this faster than usual. It really is a good song.
Tempo is so squeezed, spoze cuz of commercials.
Kinda fun this way, I do not dislike this one iota.
How good is that?
Hey ya'll, let's get a van and go.
HA LL 0 LOU YA!🎸🎸👁️🕯️⚒️👍🏁
what is the name of this song ???
Mother Blues
thirteen jerks!
20 now.
Bill Hader on bass
It's a shame he left some of the song out and had to sing it so fast. Check out other videos of this song.
left out the one of the best lines of the song for TV. LAME
What was up with that Letterman audience? NYC Podunk tourists too hip for Ray Wiley? Dubya was in power, too Texas for them, they had to discriminate on Ray?
Come on.now? ?