The blues is written from the heart. This blues song comes from the heart of a man missing his woman, blues from a lonely heart. TJ White wrote the song, Brooke Benton made it famous, TJ put his heart and soul into the performance. I still get chills when I listen to it. Thank you, TJ White.
Sorry, but he's dead. Don't worry, he didn't stop being him until the end. I've just found him too, so glad I'll be able to delve through so much richly authentic music
I'm 76yrs. young and I not only learned who wrote this beautiful song, but actual the story behind it as told by Tony Joe White himself. He has a beautiful soulful voice ❤❤❤❤❤
This song was originally recorded and released by him in 1969. It was laid out differently, but it was non-the less great! This 1980 live version is nothing short of perfection.
Gotta love the way Tony Joe plays that old Fender Stratocaster like it was a natural part of him.... He made it look so easy.... Even while playin’ that ole harp, too!
I first heard this song, like most of us, by Brook Benton, then I backtracked to find out who wrote this masterpiece. Lord, what a songwriter, what a singer. I miss you so much, my friend. I feel like it's raining all over the world.
I saw him perform this live at the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel in Adelaide South Australia in 2017. Third time I had seen him perform there. His voice and style; he could have performed forever. Widely played on Adelaide radio in the 70s. RIP
As a kid I always heard Polk salad Annie on the radio and loved the song. I ordered the greatest hits package from a local music store. I was stunned when I saw he wasn't black
Tony Trotta - It’s the best version I have ever heard him play live, with a real vintage Fender Stratocaster! His guitar 🎸 playing was unique, as his singing 🎤. He was and is a true legend.
Leon Russell did it,he wrote THE SONG,one massive hit synonymsis with him.He said if you can just write one song like that you are lucky, you've made it.TJW did it with this song.RIP
they talk about the grat writers ..dylan ..cohen ..etc fk me when you here this beautiful number he is well up there among the greats ..does it matter..no it simply doesnt ..he was simply a very gifted man who gave us so much ...rip
The late Tony Joe White would have been 76 today-i got his first album,1969's Black and White when it came out-his biggest hit,Polk Salad Annie, was on it-it went to #8 on Billboard.He wrote it and this one also.Haven't listened to him in years-i just learned that he died last year.When he sings those low notes,i get goosebumps.I'd forgotten how great he was.R.I.P.,Tony.
This is from when the show Austin City Limits was good. Back in college I did not have money to go out. So on Saturday night I would get me a quart of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, $1.14, and watch Austin City Limits.
i believe that there is a duet from CMT with Tony Joe and Brook performing the song together, Can somebody please post post this duet. GREAT SONG. JACK FITZPATRICK
I realize he wrote this fabulous song but the way Brook Benton sang it took it to another level. Just like Glen Campbell did the same with Gentle On My Mind. Respect to the songwriters but certain people are just born to sing certain songs.
In my humble opinionone of the Most Beautiful Songs Every Written, Thanks for the Video. 🎸🎸👍
What a voice! Incredible talent.
There was a LOT more to this man than 'Poke Salad Annie'......
Great writer, terrible singer.
@@graemeyetts3465 - You are so wrong, his voice is amazing...so much soul.
The blues is written from the heart. This blues song comes from the heart of a man missing his woman, blues from a lonely heart. TJ White wrote the song, Brooke Benton made it famous, TJ put his heart and soul into the performance. I still get chills when I listen to it. Thank you, TJ White.
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I'm a late bloomer catching on to Tony....after 75 years , he's one of the best ...hope he comes back.
Sorry, but he's dead. Don't worry, he didn't stop being him until the end. I've just found him too, so glad I'll be able to delve through so much richly authentic music
I'm 76yrs. young and I not only learned who wrote this beautiful song, but actual the story behind it as told by Tony Joe White himself. He has a beautiful soulful voice ❤❤❤❤❤
Brown bread '18
I have loved his music since I was a kid. He ain’t coming back though, he’s dead.
@@wassabillyOne of my all time favorite tunes!! Brooke Benton and , of course TJ, both did ir justice !!!
Rest in peace. Feels like it's raining all over the world today.
Lord have mercy, that's such a beautiful soulful song! And Tony had such an appealing, rich voice. RIP Tony
RIP You were fantastic, an authentic blues man.
I did not know he wrote this tune. pure awesome.
This song was originally recorded and released by him in 1969. It was laid out differently, but it was non-the less great! This 1980 live version is nothing short of perfection.
It is a rainy night in Georgia, even Heaven is crying over the loss of Tony Joe.
You ain't lying Wendell, a legend indeed. Loved the dude down here in texas
true soo sad !
Doesn’t get any better than this! Thank you Tony Joe, you will not be forgotten.
Gotta love the way Tony Joe plays that old Fender Stratocaster like it was a natural part of him.... He made it look so easy.... Even while playin’ that ole harp, too!
..indeed and he's singing the song in between as well !
I first heard this song, like most of us, by Brook Benton, then I backtracked to find out who wrote this masterpiece. Lord, what a songwriter, what a singer. I miss you so much, my friend. I feel like it's raining all over the world.
Same
Agreed
Cheers 🍷
As masterful as the greatest artists.
R.I.P. Tony...thanks for the music
VERY FORTUNATE THAT Brook Benton...decided to make this song immortal..
Also Randy Crawford
WE LOST A GREAT ONE, I SEEN HIM ON ONCE BACK IN THE 70'S AT A PACKAGE SHOW IN K.C.K. WOW, WHAT A SHOW, R.I.P. TONY!!!!!
no matter how many times you hear this song, it speaks to ya each time, so sad he's gone-
I love the mellow relaxing vibe of this performance.
love that sound, and those lyrics.
a true talent.
Smooth as a glass of sippin whiskey.
Tony was a masterpiece. I know of no one like this today.
I saw him perform this live at the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel in Adelaide South Australia in 2017. Third time I had seen him perform there. His voice and style; he could have performed forever. Widely played on Adelaide radio in the 70s. RIP
One of the best songs ever written while setting in a dump truck!!! Tony Joe we miss your swamp music buddy!!! Rest in peace !!!
The harmonica is upside down, I've never seen that done before. What a talent. Love this version.
It is his version, he wrote the song.
@@paanne1013 yeah, I know. My band covered the Brook Benton version back in the day.
A classic song that will never die. RIP TJ
Most beautiful. Thank you Tony Joe!
What a great talent. He slipped away too early. He deserved more recognition before he left.
May you rest in peace thanks for the music. From Ireland.
Tony was great. One of my relatives had a conversation with Brooke Benton at the NCO club in London.
As a kid I always heard Polk salad Annie on the radio and loved the song. I ordered the greatest hits package from a local music store. I was stunned when I saw he wasn't black
Such a great, soulful voice. 🎶🎸💙
Always will be missed TJ. God bless. Thanks for the wonderful music.
Chris Singleton needs to thank Tony Joe every day.
I’m from Corpus Christi, Texas born in Georgia!! 🎸🎶 #RIPTonyJoeWhite 😢💜
It's rainy night in Georgia, and it's raining all over the world. Rest In Peace Tony Joe White.
Dave in Sierra Vista Az
Hi Dave, Mike up in Goodyear, born in Sierra Vista.Back then it was a dink town called Fry
Thank you Tony, for all the great songs you did, that few know about!! ‘
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing this gem on YT….
rest in Heavenly peace, good Man and Artist..Tony Joe..
Absolutely smooth,a gem for sure!
What a great cool voice.!
Tony Joe White - his own version of Rainy Night in Georgia - Excellent Version too!
Tony Trotta - It’s the best version I have ever heard him play live, with a real vintage Fender Stratocaster! His guitar 🎸 playing was unique, as his singing 🎤.
He was and is a true legend.
@@joeyricci7168 A lot of good info. there about Tony Joe White - thanks for sharing!
He wrote it !
@@montenero69 Yes, you are correct and great song at that! Take care!
Brook bentonite can and does bring you into this song so deeply, GOD BLESS BROOK
Amazing artist !!! LOVE HIM. JUST LOVE... !!! So underrated...
Leon Russell did it,he wrote THE SONG,one massive hit synonymsis with him.He said if you can just write one song like that you are lucky, you've made it.TJW did it with this song.RIP
Tony Joe White wrote it and gave it to Brook Benton. Originally. Listen to Tony Joe White describe the writing of this song.
Super quality production for 1980.Beats a lot of today’s production
You leading for Joe Cocker at the Tower in Philly was awesome.
There will NEVER be another.
A master class in the blues ❤😊
they talk about the grat writers ..dylan ..cohen ..etc fk me when you here this beautiful number he is well up there among the greats ..does it matter..no it simply doesnt ..he was simply a very gifted man who gave us so much ...rip
How I miss Tony Joe White. RIP, Legend.
Beautiful music!
Damn this is good. Love his guitar playing, too. So tasteful.
Such talent! It aint fair! He got it all.
perfection
That was so smooth. Great song, cool Dude
Que increible talento descubrí de grande, como no lo descubrí antes. Un genio R.I.P. TJW
Legend.... Brings tears to my eyes...
Class-pure class!
what a great song writer and performer an all time great.
What a song. The human experience summed up.
You stay in my heart... for ever
Love you and miss you as the world turns😢❤
Married + 3 kids Tony Joe White = awesome
Amazing singer songwriter
The late Tony Joe White would have been 76 today-i got his first album,1969's Black and White when it came out-his biggest hit,Polk Salad Annie, was on it-it went to #8 on Billboard.He wrote it and this one also.Haven't listened to him in years-i just learned that he died last year.When he sings those low notes,i get goosebumps.I'd forgotten how great he was.R.I.P.,Tony.
R.I.P great musician with soul
The Brother was too cool and that's for sure.
Beautiful song!
Soulful white man. So good
AWESOME TALENT !
Amazing different voice love it
The first time I heard from tj pork salad Annie was pure southern music loved it aussie
Pure talent. We miss you.
Amazing song and performance
Tony Jo White and Curtis Mayfield. Best guitar players in the word.
I always wondered who wrote that song! So good!
Love ❤️ Love ❤️ Love
Beautiful.😊
What genius! RIP
He was a great influence
He was a great influence, great plauer
Espetacular really!
She is performing for us..
I love this ..........
Cant believe he died. Waa my favorite musician
This is from when the show Austin City Limits was good. Back in college I did not have money to go out. So on Saturday night I would get me a quart of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, $1.14, and watch Austin City Limits.
RIP
My go to song while wasting away in a beer joint.
i believe that there is a duet from CMT with Tony Joe and Brook performing the song together,
Can somebody please post post this duet. GREAT SONG. JACK FITZPATRICK
Excellent artist and such a sexy man.
Sleep softly..
Australia 🌿
rest easy bro
That’s the smoothest rack harp I’ve ever heard…
I realize he wrote this fabulous song but the way Brook Benton sang it took it to another level. Just like Glen Campbell did the same with Gentle On My Mind. Respect to the songwriters but certain people are just born to sing certain songs.
You go that right!
Follow Tony Joe White's behind the music videos.
Miss TJW
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This is a complete story.
I have a very rare recording ofJimmy Powell doing this song.thanks to Anthony mankin.
Ray Drury Sheffield.
i have just uploaded my version of this great song .
But if this was made famous by BB, why do I remember this voice and feel???
He passed away I think 2012