This guy right here when I was a kid got me started on country music . Shame that talent like this would be overlooked today . Long live Dwight Yoakam !
Dwight puts a lot of thought into everything. He mentions in this interview that he thinks they may have over dressed for this particular occasion. I appreciated that they had a full dress show because thus is what you will have if you see these guys in concert. So many bands dress down and just wear t-shirts and jeans. It is refreshing yo see a band dress up for the occasion. Back in the 80s and 90s that was normal. I saw Dwight with this exact band lineup a bout 3 years ago and they all dressed like this for that show. It was a great concert. Dwight has refined his sound into a set formula that still sounds great and is still edgy enough not to grow tiresome. His young band mates breath new vigor and life into these songs. I can tell that Dwight is energized also. He still sounds just as great as ever. I anticipate seeing them live again if they ever start having concerts again.
I've been a DY fan for decades, so I know his song lyrics pretty well. They're intelligent, rich, descriptive, and finely-tuned, to the point where just one line can tell an entire story. I'd wager a broken-down yard pickup with a rusty plow blade dangling from the frame he's got a sky-high IQ and is somewhat of a perfectionist -- both admirable traits in my book.
This guitar player plays homage to Pete Anderson so well, plus can cut loose and tear it up when the situation calls. Saw them in 2018 and they totally blew the crowd away. Absolutely awesome!
I've had a great respect for Dwight's music and talent, but had never heard him interviewed before. He is clearly a very intelligent and thoughtful person, and probably explains why his music is so unique and wonderful, and dedicated to the traditional west coast country sound rather than chasing the commercialism of Nashville. He's a living legend in my opinion.
@@sloburnjo yeah, don’t get the comparison myself. Maybe Vince Gill or someone else who is a double threat of singing and tearing your face off with a guitar. Brad Paisley for eg.
When a 63 yr old man can get onstage... out sing, out dance and have more sex appeal than the "kids" onstage with him. I have to thank the cameraman for having the good sense to keep showing Dwight dance , knowing us ladies sure do want to see it !
Freaking incredible set and interview. Dwight is 10 years older than I but my roots are in country and his kind of music has been part of my wife and I's musical taste for all of his career and our listening lives. We love every note....Thanks Dwight...
Dwight wears a hat because his long hair looks much better with his trademark hat, than with the balding top of his head. Remember Gallagher that smashed pumpkins on stage? Pretty much the same hair. That said, I have incredible respect for Dwight's music, his abilities as a musician, and his intelligence which clearly shines through in this interview. BTW, if you watch Dwight's tribute to Buck at his funeral, he jokes about wearing a hat in church because he looks much better.
@@ORflycaster Yeah, Buck told him he needed to stop taking the hat off. Shows what a great friendship they had. Good friends always take the piss out of each other.
Thousand Miles from Nowhere. Dude, you are a legend! Your style is and will always be my childhoods Saturday Nights, watching Buck Owens in the 70's. Then, BAM, Dwight Yoakam letting it rip on trains. Closest I can tell is Jason Aldean with "Fly Over States". Thank you...DRIVE ON!
I'm from the UK and once I found his music I feel like he is the follow on from Gram Parsons. It was Gram and Emmylou Harris that got me into this type of 'modern country' music - oh and The Flying Burrito Brothers.
He's one of the best country singer songwriters because he has so much natural swag and humility. I have a huge crush on Dwight, mainly because he reminds me(looks wise)of an acquaintance who I used to have a thing with...ah some things you never forget
The interviewer was perfect. He just sat back and gave Dwight plenty of time and space to answer the questions. Not only that, he also didn't fawn over the guy like so many other interviewers annoyingly do. Very professional job imo. Also, whoever did the mixing for the music should be given a promotion and a raise.
Totally agree that the interviewer did a great job. OTOH, I don't think Dwight suffers idiot interviewers. He probably would have walked out if he was not allowed to express himself without being interrupted.
Yes, it's been rehashed a thousand times. Dwight without Pete Anderson is like Johnny without Luther or Buck without Don. Dwight has cut some great stuff since parting with Pete. But, when I hear their collaborations even on things like a a Merle cover song, you can tell when Pete is on it and produced by him. It's a unique sound. Nobody ever thought Axel and Slash would play together again. Stranger things have happened. Who knows...
Johnny went on with Bob Wooten, but was different, still good, though.. Buck, well nobody ever really replaced Don Rich. I was greatly influenced in my own style of playing by Pete Anderson, and he's the greatest, for sure.. But, I have to say, this kid is kicking it!! :)
@Ernest T. Bass, I agree. Eugene Edwards and Eddie Perez are great players, but Pete Anderson brought something special to Dwight's music. I love watching him on the old Austin City Limits performance in the mid to late 80's.
Dwight was the first music I heard when I was born, listening to him every weekend my dad would load me up into his lifted up single cab red Chevy truck at 12am Friday night and drive me all the way home to Baton Rouge. We'd listen to Dwight on the tape player the whole way there and all the way back to Houston Sunday night.
Undoubtedly you saw this like the day or so that it posted. I looked it up, and this was recorded on Sept. 4th, just a month ago. He's 63 right now but his birthday is Oct 25ish I THINK . He just had a his first baby, a boy, right at the same time this was recorded.
This was an interesting interview and Dwight and the band were just wonderful to watch and listen to. A nice relaxing time was had watching this. Thank you from Australia.
Dwight Yoakam is King. If I was stranded on an Island, and could only listen to one Artist, it would be Dwight Yoakam. My wife and I saw him live. UP CLOSE sixth row center. We can honestly say we danced the jitterbug in the isle to fast as you. I'm an entertainer, and can truly say he's my Hero
Merle Haggard admirer here, just love his voice. Just discovered Dwight, saw him with Buck Owens and Merle. Going to explore more of Dwight. Very articulate man.
I went to a Dwight show a few years back in Joliet and he stopped in the middle of a song and chewed out the drummer. In all my life I never seen anything like that. He redeemed himself by playing a handful of John Prine songs to cool off. John had grown up in the area.
Is it just me or the lead guitarist is desperate to let us know he is there, both sonically by the loudness of his instrument and visually by attracting so much attention to himself ?
How does this only have 114K views? Original stuff, detailed interview? I think UA-cam really is that out of touch with reality and society. I will say, the interviewer here is a little...i don't know, umm, odd choice for asking folks personal questions?
I first listened to Dwight in the late 70’s early 80’s along with Tandy Travis….. Then look out!!!! Along came those Elvan Brothers and “ the Blasters non-Fiction album…. Then the door opened for that country/ rockabilly sound and everything Austin Texas had to unleash truly a remarkable time for southern music. Hodo/Gurus /Georgia Satellites/ REM/ Bo Deans/ Jason and the Scorchers
Wonderful interview. DY was so open about his career. Disappointed no questions around equipment as it is in a guitar shop and they switched instruments often. Was that a Casino? What are the other guitars?
I was in San Juan Capistrano at The Swallows Inn and the band there played Guitars Cadillacs and the tvs in the background had the nascar race on and I had such a great time...now every time I hear this song it takes me back that 20 years ago..and the song had been out for 20 years then...40 years have got behind me in a hurry..on the backside of 50 now
Great musician and actor. When I first saw him in a movie, I did a double take. I thought, that guy looks like Dwight Yoakum. Well it was. His guitarist has a nice looking guitar. Is that a white Gibson ES335 style guitar with an upside down Firebird neck? Very unusual, but nice.
It's a Japanese Epiphone Elitist Dwight Yoakam Signature called the "White Trash." Absolutely fantastic sounding guitar but quite rare. Not a ton of them were made. They usually go for $2,500 - $3,000 on the used market.
This guy right here when I was a kid got me started on country music . Shame that talent like this would be overlooked today . Long live Dwight Yoakam !
Dwight puts a lot of thought into everything. He mentions in this interview that he thinks they may have over dressed for this particular occasion. I appreciated that they had a full dress show because thus is what you will have if you see these guys in concert. So many bands dress down and just wear t-shirts and jeans. It is refreshing yo see a band dress up for the occasion. Back in the 80s and 90s that was normal. I saw Dwight with this exact band lineup a bout 3 years ago and they all dressed like this for that show. It was a great concert. Dwight has refined his sound into a set formula that still sounds great and is still edgy enough not to grow tiresome. His young band mates breath new vigor and life into these songs. I can tell that Dwight is energized also. He still sounds just as great as ever. I anticipate seeing them live again if they ever start having concerts again.
I've been a DY fan for decades, so I know his song lyrics pretty well. They're intelligent, rich, descriptive, and finely-tuned, to the point where just one line can tell an entire story. I'd wager a broken-down yard pickup with a rusty plow blade dangling from the frame he's got a sky-high IQ and is somewhat of a perfectionist -- both admirable traits in my book.
I think they look good dressed up.
This guitar player plays homage to Pete Anderson so well, plus can cut loose and tear it up when the situation calls. Saw them in 2018 and they totally blew the crowd away. Absolutely awesome!
I've had a great respect for Dwight's music and talent, but had never heard him interviewed before. He is clearly a very intelligent and thoughtful person, and probably explains why his music is so unique and wonderful, and dedicated to the traditional west coast country sound rather than chasing the commercialism of Nashville. He's a living legend in my opinion.
He's a good actor too.
I remember that interview. It was great in spite of Dan. Dwight is a much more complex man than some might think.
He is from Kentucky. But it is known as West Coast country. Because his love for Buck Owens I think
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I consider Dwight Yoakam the Stevie Ray Vaughan of country music. Big fan of both!
I know exactly what you mean by that comment! I am a HUGE fan of both of them as well.
DY is no guitar slinger and SRV did not write songs like DY so...except for a certain popularity.
@@sloburnjo yeah, don’t get the comparison myself. Maybe Vince Gill or someone else who is a double threat of singing and tearing your face off with a guitar. Brad Paisley for eg.
He reminds me of a more countrified Tom Petty. If that makes sense.
They both ended up in California as well.
@@johnnyx9892 Yes..Exactly...I often thought they could be brothers. One country and one rock.🤘😊👍
When a 63 yr old man can get onstage... out sing, out dance and have more sex appeal than the "kids" onstage with him. I have to thank the cameraman for having the good sense to keep showing Dwight dance , knowing us ladies sure do want to see it !
AMEN !!!!
Like no other!!!
Eugene Edwards is no “kid onstage with him.”
Yep!!!!
Just saw him 2months ago. Good show
My Aunt used to tell me I looked like Dwight Yoakam. Miss you.
What is most striking about him is his intelligence. Unlike most country stars, he is cultured and doesn't need to dumb everything down.
Freaking incredible set and interview. Dwight is 10 years older than I but my roots are in country and his kind of music has been part of my wife and I's musical taste for all of his career and our listening lives. We love every note....Thanks Dwight...
Love that little swing you do enjoy my listen love ya my friend god bless you
Dwight Yoakum will still be cool until forever!!!!!
Dwight.....pure class.
Nobody wares a hat like Dwight does he wares that hat like the hat knows who’s the boss 😘😘🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dwight wears a hat because his long hair looks much better with his trademark hat, than with the balding top of his head. Remember Gallagher that smashed pumpkins on stage? Pretty much the same hair. That said, I have incredible respect for Dwight's music, his abilities as a musician, and his intelligence which clearly shines through in this interview.
BTW, if you watch Dwight's tribute to Buck at his funeral, he jokes about wearing a hat in church because he looks much better.
@@ORflycaster Yeah, Buck told him he needed to stop taking the hat off. Shows what a great friendship they had. Good friends always take the piss out of each other.
Hello sweetie.. Who are you?
Gotta love you some Dwight….as Elvis was for rock n roll, Dwight Yoakam is for country.
Thousand Miles from Nowhere. Dude, you are a legend! Your style is and will always be my childhoods Saturday Nights, watching Buck Owens in the 70's. Then, BAM, Dwight Yoakam letting it rip on trains. Closest I can tell is Jason Aldean with "Fly Over States". Thank you...DRIVE ON!
I'm from the UK and once I found his music I feel like he is the follow on from Gram Parsons. It was Gram and Emmylou Harris that got me into this type of 'modern country' music - oh and The Flying Burrito Brothers.
They were great,,but for me Commander Cody, NittyGrittyDirtband, Marshall Tucker and John Denver got me likeing the new County sounds.
Gram was light years ahead of his time sadly 🧐mygod the potential
Incredible sound mix!! 🙏
I love Dwight's music.
He's one of the best country singer songwriters because he has so much natural swag and humility. I have a huge crush on Dwight, mainly because he reminds me(looks wise)of an acquaintance who I used to have a thing with...ah some things you never forget
Dwight's so interesting to listen to,
The interviewer was perfect. He just sat back and gave Dwight plenty of time and space to answer the questions. Not only that, he also didn't fawn over the guy like so many other interviewers annoyingly do. Very professional job imo. Also, whoever did the mixing for the music should be given a promotion and a raise.
Totally agree that the interviewer did a great job. OTOH, I don't think Dwight suffers idiot interviewers. He probably would have walked out if he was not allowed to express himself without being interrupted.
Dwight had help with choreography. Let them girls get something to look at!
Dwight's legs alone are 6' tall!
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Thanks fans, love you all
Love this incredibly much!!!👌👈🤟✌️👍☝️
Dwight Yoakum music always makes me come back for more.
A great interview and stellar performances like having the concert in your livingroom
You know better than to talk to me like that, when I'm hurtin' Linda!
He was soooooooo great in this movie!!! One of my all time favorites!!! 🥰😘🥰 Sling Blade!!!
Buenos días. Estoy felíz escuchándolo abrazos desde. México. Gran persona
Dwight Yokam is without a doubt one of the very best
The most versatile artist in the business.
Yes, it's been rehashed a thousand times. Dwight without Pete Anderson is like Johnny without Luther or Buck without Don. Dwight has cut some great stuff since parting with Pete. But, when I hear their collaborations even on things like a a Merle cover song, you can tell when Pete is on it and produced by him. It's a unique sound. Nobody ever thought Axel and Slash would play together again. Stranger things have happened. Who knows...
Dwight's music is awesome and he is all so awesome
HIM AND ME ARE THE SAME AGE AND IS AGED AINT HURTHIM NONE HE JUST AS GOOD LOOKING AS HE USED TO BE
Johnny went on with Bob Wooten, but was different, still good, though.. Buck, well nobody ever really replaced Don Rich. I was greatly influenced in my own style of playing by Pete Anderson, and he's the greatest, for sure.. But, I have to say, this kid is kicking it!! :)
@Ernest T. Bass, I agree. Eugene Edwards and Eddie Perez are great players, but Pete Anderson brought something special to Dwight's music. I love watching him on the old Austin City Limits performance in the mid to late 80's.
Dwight has never sounded as good without Pete. Man I wish they would mend their ways.
Dwight was the first music I heard when I was born, listening to him every weekend my dad would load me up into his lifted up single cab red Chevy truck at 12am Friday night and drive me all the way home to Baton Rouge. We'd listen to Dwight on the tape player the whole way there and all the way back to Houston Sunday night.
He is so handsome cant get enough of him love him so much 💙💙💙
Always go with your first intuitive feeling trying acting but felt music was your inner voice giving you the answer
I love to listen to Dwight sing. Love his style. He is still sexy with his guitar, boots and jeans!!
Totally enjoyed listening to both the man and his music. Excellently balanced interviewing and musical performances 👍👍👍💜🎵🎶💯
The subtlety of the iconic Thousand Miles hammer on lick, contrast to the huge full band wave you hear when the drums kick off is timeless.
He’s as good as anyone who’s ever done it. Pretty much a god. He fucking knows it, too.
Pete had feel
Love to see more recent footage of Dwight, thanks! How long ago was this?
Undoubtedly you saw this like the day or so that it posted. I looked it up, and this was recorded on Sept. 4th, just a month ago. He's 63 right now but his birthday is Oct 25ish I THINK . He just had a his first baby, a boy, right at the same time this was recorded.
@@princessoffire1107 this was recorded years before you think it was. It was just posted 6 months ago.
I love his intellect! He is a legend! Will always be my favorite singer/songwriter and ‘dancer’. ❤️ him
@@princessoffire1107 these were recorded 6 years ago
We don’t need to f$ckin practice Randy!!!
They forgot to put the volume on 10 while producing/engineering Dwights Guitar Center Sessions show made for youtube man!
A commercial in the middle of a song is F’d up.
One of the greats. Buck, Merle, George would still be proud.
This was an interesting interview and Dwight and the band were just wonderful to watch and listen to. A nice relaxing time was had watching this. Thank you from Australia.
"Hey, I recorded this anyway just for kicks." All the love bro!! If that was a B side, it is now an A side...
Incredible talent and man. He's always fun to listen to.
Entertainer of The Century. The one act I'd pick as the epitome of Country & Western music is this gent.
I've seen Dwight in person twice and can't wait for the next opportunity. If you look into his history his accomplishments are amazing.
He is by far one of the smartest ones out there. No one can compare to him.. Nashville missed out
Dwight Yoakum is the Paul McCartney of country music!
Kisses
Paul McCartney doesn't even come close to Dwight Yoakam. If I was stranded on a desert Island, and could only listen to one Artist. It would be Dwight
I mean be still my heart🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Dwight Yoakam is King. If I was stranded on an Island, and could only listen to one Artist, it would be Dwight Yoakam. My wife and I saw him live. UP CLOSE sixth row center. We can honestly say we danced the jitterbug in the isle to fast as you. I'm an entertainer, and can truly say he's my Hero
Merle Haggard admirer here, just love his voice. Just discovered Dwight, saw him with Buck Owens and Merle. Going to explore more of Dwight. Very articulate man.
I like this man. I love him. He got a nice lips and teeth.
I went to a Dwight show a few years back in Joliet and he stopped in the middle of a song and chewed out the drummer. In all my life I never seen anything like that. He redeemed himself by playing a handful of John Prine songs to cool off. John had grown up in the area.
Pull the reverb back on the mic a few settings. Wow!
Not a fan of country ,but, this guy is awesome! Got the rockabilly jive, love it! Got to see his and Hank Jr 25 years ago,great show!
Good Perormance!
These guys can play but they are not Pete
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Very down to earth Blue Collar Super Star!!
Is it just me or the lead guitarist is desperate to let us know he is there, both sonically by the loudness of his instrument and visually by attracting so much attention to himself ?
I didn't hinknPete Anderson was there😂
You WANTED TO SAY MORE AND HELD BACK. WHO CARES WHAT PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE TO BE WHO YOU ARE IF ANYONE OBJECTS THEY ARE NOT FOR YOU 🙋♀️🙋♀️👍🔥🔥 NO FEAR
A great interview !!
Who is the really young looking kid in the back? Wasn't Brian Whelan with Dwight during this time?
Great tape saw u back I think in 80s at Phoenix club anahem u were. Awesome even better now❤debbie
Ol White Scrotum. His character in Sling Blade was his best work.
Is this the real Dwight yoakam? Are you the imposter that asked for $500 in gift cards
2:40 what the ?? 🤪 Thank goodness he followed it up w/ his signature move!😘🥰
Maravilhoso, adoro
I love you 💕💕💕
i love dwight......his acting too, never seen him in something i didnt like him in
Dwight was having way too much fun on that 3rd song…lol
Why do you keep messaging me on my other phone on Facebook
Practice this song. Call Rosie on the Phone
Wonderful interview! Thank you both.
How does this only have 114K views? Original stuff, detailed interview? I think UA-cam really is that out of touch with reality and society. I will say, the interviewer here is a little...i don't know, umm, odd choice for asking folks personal questions?
Has anyone EVER seen a better lookin STUD, in your life. ?????
No
I always wanted to ask Dwight what it was he seen in LA that disturbed him to make I Sang Dixie.
All of it. The junkies the faith the homlesss
Love you Dwight...green eyes
Love you Dwight...green eyes
I first listened to Dwight in the late 70’s early 80’s along with Tandy Travis….. Then look out!!!! Along came those Elvan Brothers and “ the Blasters non-Fiction album…. Then the door opened for that country/ rockabilly sound and everything Austin Texas had to unleash truly a remarkable time for southern music. Hodo/Gurus /Georgia Satellites/ REM/ Bo Deans/ Jason and the Scorchers
One lil b-bend in the lead guitar would have 'flavored' the twangtempo' a bit for me.
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Cool Interview.I’ve covered and still cover more of Dwight than any other artist,& quite a few Buck Owens as well.
Wonderful interview. DY was so open about his career. Disappointed no questions around equipment as it is in a guitar shop and they switched instruments often. Was that a Casino? What are the other guitars?
I was in San Juan Capistrano at The Swallows Inn and the band there played Guitars Cadillacs and the tvs in the background had the nascar race on and I had such a great time...now every time I hear this song it takes me back that 20 years ago..and the song had been out for 20 years then...40 years have got behind me in a hurry..on the backside of 50 now
David is the best ever.
awsome Dwight immensely talanted and humble. interviws band members very gracious.
Guitars Cadillacs fast as you can find the worlds best country musician
I have watched this interview several times and I like it so I'm watching it again. Ha ha
Like No Other !
Top Shelf regardless of Music Genre
JOHN BOY!!😬🙄🥱
Great musician and actor. When I first saw him in a movie, I did a double take. I thought, that guy looks like Dwight Yoakum. Well it was. His guitarist has a nice looking guitar. Is that a white Gibson ES335 style guitar with an upside down Firebird neck? Very unusual, but nice.
It's a Japanese Epiphone Elitist Dwight Yoakam Signature called the "White Trash." Absolutely fantastic sounding guitar but quite rare. Not a ton of them were made. They usually go for $2,500 - $3,000 on the used market.
The lead guitarist certainly lost his way in the second guitar solo
To this day no one can explain his jeans being so tight. Supposedly Levi’s 505’s. They’ve got to be cutting him in half around the waist.
517s by Levi's
Where’s the fiddle Dwight? It feels like something is missing
Please raise the volume and repost
We don’t need to practice Randy !!!
dwight is one cool dude & his music kicks ass!
What is name of that third song?
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