I think it's also being up on stage with them. If you read some of his interviews it kind of comes across like he just considered himself an ascended fan who got to play with his heroes.
I don’t think these guys realized they made some of the best music of all time. So many legends playing together at one time. Wish I could have seen it!
10 year-old daughter: "Dad, if you had a time machine where would you go?" Me: 1990 to see the Highwaymen for the American Outlaws show at the Nassau Coliseum.
Epic. Big River is probably Johnny Cash's best song and this is possibly the Highwaymen's finest performance. Charisma and star quality, these outlaws had everything, r.i.p. JR and Waylon
Agree. In the closing of this concert DVD (its a must watch btw), Kris Kristofferson says this is one of the best country songs ever written - and i agree. The lyrics are sheer poetry and combined with the insisting travelling rythm, it makes up a legendary piece of work.
If I could pick one concert of all concerts ever played, this would be my choice. The four Kings together. We will never have four giants like these guys anymore.. I love them all and I could listen to there music every second of the day.. Thank God we still have Kris and Willie. RIP Waylon and Johnny..
It's sad we will never be able to see people like Johnny, Elvis, Waylon etc in person like our parents and their parents may have. But this will have to do.
We got to see them on this tour, but it was in Niagara Falls. I wasn't sure whether they were going to do their individual songs, but as soon as Waylon and Willie broke into Mamas Don't Let Your Babies, I knew it was going to be a once in a lifetime concert. They didn't disappoint. Johnny's voice was cracking throughout the show but he did his best. My then GF wasn't a C and W fan, but she loved the show. You don't need to be a country fan to love them.
Bless each and every one of these men. Their lives were so different and yet there life-stories harmonized. They carried me through some tough times........ and they still do. And Willie is still with us. Thank you, Thank you.
I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky And the tears I cried for that woman, are gonna flood you, big river And I'm gonna sit right here until I die [Willie Nelson] I met her accidentally in St. Paul Minnesota, And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, southern drawl Then I heard my dream went back downstream cavortin' in Davenport, And I followed you, big river, when she called. [Kris Kristofferson] Oh she took me to St. Louis later on, down the river A freighter said, "She's been here, but she's gone, boy, she's gone" And I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the block. Raised a few eyebrows and went on down alone. [Waylon Jennings] Well, I pulled into Natchez, next day down the river But there wasn't much there to make the rounders stay very long. When I left it was rainin' so nobody saw me cry. Big river, why she doin' me this way? [Johnny Cash, lead and all the others, harmony] Now won't you batter down by Baton Rouge, River Queen, roll it on Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans Go on, I've had enough; dump my blues down in the gulf She loves you, big river, more than me [Nelson, 1st line; Kristofferson, 2nd line; Jennings, 3rd line; Cash 4th line] I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky And the tears I cried for that woman, are gonna flood you, big river And I'm gonna sit right here until I die
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OMG you just nailed it for me. My fiance and I met by accident close to 2 years ago and not a day passes one of us will say where were you 20 years ago?
I’m so glad I came across this masterpiece an year ago! I wish there could be a band like The Highwayman here in Portugal. They were absolutely brilliant. American country music always 🙌🏻
I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear, blue sky And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you, big river And I'm gonna sit right here until I die I met her accidentally in St. Paul, Minnesota And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, southern drawl Then I heard my dream went back downstream cavortin' in Davenport And I followed you, big river, when she called Oh, she took me to St. Louis later on, down the river A freighter said, "She's been here but she's gone, boy, she's gone" And I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the block She raised a few eyebrows, and went on down alone Well, I pulled into Natchez, next day down the river But there wasn't much there to make the rounders stay very long When I left, it was rainin' so nobody saw me cry Big river, why she doin' me this way? Now won't you batter down by Baton Rouge? River Queen, roll it on Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans Go on, I've had enough, dump my blues down in the gulf She loves you, big river, more than me I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear, blue sky And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you, big river And I'm gonna sit right here until I die
So much of the good and bad times, in the 70's and 80's coincide with Kris' lyrics, that I am overjoyed to hear him sing any of his songs anytime! Gotta' love the talent and heart of this man. I always will!
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And the harmonica player should be given several awards!
Mikey Raphael, with Willie's band for many years ( or so I've read).
He is awesome with the train whistle sound ❤
He killed that
Exactly
@@23JosileeBeen with Willie for over 43 years! Mickey is fantastic ❤❤
People who dislike this don't have a clue what good music is.
Don't mind them enjoy!
Don't forget Reggie Young! the great guitarist in the back, is one of the stars in this concert.
Reggie was an absolute legend!! 🤟
His skills can never be appreciated enough
He never has missed a note.
I was hoping I wasn't the only one familiar with Reggie. Got his start with Buddy Holly. So did Waylon really.
Reggie probably played on more great recordings than any man alive.
Kris has got to be one of the most simultaneously charismatic and humble men ever
I love how Kris can’t stop smiling. They all knew how legendary they were.
I think it's also being up on stage with them. If you read some of his interviews it kind of comes across like he just considered himself an ascended fan who got to play with his heroes.
marajawana might of had something to do with it 👀 especially in Willie's and Johnny's expressions lmao all legends on stage no way they're sober 😂
Not really I think it's more just because he's enjoying playing music with his friends and making so many people happy at the same time
He cannot believe he made it into a band....
@@alexanderbrown8921 True he definitely considered himself a fan and it shows even though he is a great artist in his own right.
Super für die Ewigkeit .
Pure American gold, silver, platinum diamonds!!!
I'm the first Aboriginal to say this song is good 👍👍
And I do know why !
Yes!!! The backup band is very amazing, great musician that made this show great!!!
I don’t think these guys realized they made some of the best music of all time. So many legends playing together at one time. Wish I could have seen it!
I’m pretty sure they were very aware. Hence why they made a band together
@@deezytalk2600 I don't think they could fully understand. No one could, it ages as wine.
Literally the four most known outlaw country singers and they dont know how good they are???
Could listen to it from morn till night
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This has to be one of the best concert of all time, Totally one of the most important. Love this whole show
PartyPatTV Absolutely, I’m sorry I missed them .
Agreed. All 4 are so talented, sounds like a studio album.
Best concert I never went to. Still regret missing it.
YES
You
that harmonica solo man 🔥
Mickey Raphael
crazygood
Rest in Peace Kris Kristofferson. We all love you and miss you, we lost the Pilot, the Dam Builder, and now the Sailor, only the Highwayman remains.
❤
The Greatest group of All Time
Just love how they each take a turn singing along
It shows the true friendship that these guys all have with each other
Thanks for the HARMONICA 👏❤️
They are just having SO MUCH FUN ...!
and true talent
God Bless you Kris, I love you 🙏
This is a Mt. Rushmore of country talent. I can't get enough of this!
add Merle and thats it :D
I think Mt. Everest!
You just got the Mt. Rushmore seal of approval!
@@davidbatterson4634 ciao David! 🙋♀️😍😘💘🍀
The scary thing is there will never be musics like this again..
Don’t worry there will I’m a singer songwriter and I’m bringing this kind of music back
@@JR-re3ok Good to hear it. Though I am not a native english my music is kind of it too. Maybe we can collab someday.
J R 1 who are you and when?
Wanda P88 I am a singer songwriter
@@wandap8866 I’m gonna try and bring this music back. Buy singing and playing it. Song writing hasn’t come to me yet
Thanks for watching this with me
My favorite version of big river
There will be never be another concert legends like this ever again. Chris and Willer are sadly the only ones left.
Can't find guys like these boys anymore!
Reggie Young on the guitar and the harmonica player were just super 🎉
The guy on harmonica is Mickey Raphael
He is amazing. One of the best concerts ever.
He has also played with the likes of Elton John, Merle Haggard, Snoop dogg and more!!!
10 year-old daughter: "Dad, if you had a time machine where would you go?"
Me: 1990 to see the Highwaymen for the American Outlaws show at the Nassau Coliseum.
Don’t forget to hit Alice In Chains live at the Moore on the way!!
Same here
Hey man !!!! I second that motion !!!
Good question, Daughter. Excellent reply Dad.
So basically..before you were born dear.
These four gentleman have more talent in their pinky fingers, than most today.
Epic. Big River is probably Johnny Cash's best song and this is possibly the Highwaymen's finest performance. Charisma and star quality, these outlaws had everything, r.i.p. JR and Waylon
Agree. In the closing of this concert DVD (its a must watch btw), Kris Kristofferson says this is one of the best country songs ever written - and i agree. The lyrics are sheer poetry and combined with the insisting travelling rythm, it makes up a legendary piece of work.
Yeah this is top shelf.
Hank Williams, Jr (Johnny's Godson does his Godfather proud with his version on Kindred Spirits.
I wish i would have made it to this concert it was once in a life time 4 greT Legends performing.
Awesome
If I could pick one concert of all concerts ever played, this would be my choice. The four Kings together. We will never have four giants like these guys anymore.. I love them all and I could listen to there music every second of the day.. Thank God we still have Kris and Willie. RIP Waylon and Johnny..
Just my words!
i agree we will never see legends all together like this ever again. it’s on the line of muhammad ali greatness! rip jrc and waylon
RIP Kris.
I own this on DVD. Play it at least once a week, to remind myself, what country music, really is!!!
Hi Jack, I fully agree with you. Best music I´ve ever heard !
Best ever!
I play this UA-cam playlist at least once a week, often more often. Sigh.
Waw, those backing musicians were something else as well.👏👏👏🎶
I can't believe that Jonny, Waylon and Kris are gone, R.I.P. y'all will be missed very much.
❤
I'm from Germany, 45 years old female and I love this songs so much ❤
Me too, from Denmark
LONG LIVE THE HIGHWAYMEN❤
Being 32 and finding Mr. Cash then following his lead to this group, I missed out on the best era of music. 1960’s - 1990’s.
It's sad we will never be able to see people like Johnny, Elvis, Waylon etc in person like our parents and their parents may have. But this will have to do.
As if the pure talent in this group isn't enough, that harmonica player is the icing on the cake!
dude I was saying this one of the best harmonica solo I seen
The guy is Mickey Raphael
@@TheMattBuckner Yea, he's been with Willie Nelson what, 50 years?
Waylon's such a bad ass. Gotta love him. And all of them.
Mount Rushmore of country music for sure !!
That just about sums it up, had the privilege of seeing them live in Wembley London 1992, 🇮🇪🍀🇺🇸💚☘️
Without Hank?
Big River a classic ,made for the Highwaymen .
No, it was written in 50ties by John R CASH. In those times nobody thought at all of the HIGHWAYMEN. / CD
I'm 22. So sad that I'd never have the chance to see these legends on the stage together.
Love this!
I feel your pain. I'm 26.
its worse because i'm 13 and i would die to see and get to know johnny in the 50's
I saw Waylon six times, Cash once. Never got to see Willie or Kris. Waylon put on one helluva show.
Reggie young is fantastic on the guitar. The whole band is brilliant
Reggie captures the Country music spirit perfectly. Resonates beautifully on that geeetar
And don't forget the harmonica player 😮 to he finishing touch to a great performance
I wish so much that'd I'd have been able to see these guys live in concert just once. Now it'll never happen, and it makes me so sad deep in my soul.
Same. It 's too bad.
**BEST** concert I and my wife have **EVER** been too!!!!
Hell yes
We got to see them on this tour, but it was in Niagara Falls. I wasn't sure whether they were going to do their individual songs, but as soon as Waylon and Willie broke into Mamas Don't Let Your Babies, I knew it was going to be a once in a lifetime concert. They didn't disappoint. Johnny's voice was cracking throughout the show but he did his best. My then GF wasn't a C and W fan, but she loved the show. You don't need to be a country fan to love them.
@@mlbMike You're a lucky man. Seems to me like it would be the concert of a lifetime, and nothing else could come close.
Quality music from 4 legends of county music ❤
500th time listening to this
Bless each and every one of these men. Their lives were so different and yet there life-stories harmonized. They carried me through some tough times........ and they still do. And Willie is still with us. Thank you, Thank you.
Absolutely amazing.
WOW
UA-cam should add a LOVE button
I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky
And the tears I cried for that woman, are gonna flood you, big river
And I'm gonna sit right here until I die
[Willie Nelson]
I met her accidentally in St. Paul Minnesota,
And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, southern drawl
Then I heard my dream went back downstream cavortin' in Davenport,
And I followed you, big river, when she called.
[Kris Kristofferson]
Oh she took me to St. Louis later on, down the river
A freighter said, "She's been here, but she's gone, boy, she's gone"
And I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the block.
Raised a few eyebrows and went on down alone.
[Waylon Jennings]
Well, I pulled into Natchez, next day down the river
But there wasn't much there to make the rounders stay very long.
When I left it was rainin' so nobody saw me cry.
Big river, why she doin' me this way?
[Johnny Cash, lead and all the others, harmony]
Now won't you batter down by Baton Rouge, River Queen, roll it on
Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans
Go on, I've had enough; dump my blues down in the gulf
She loves you, big river, more than me
[Nelson, 1st line; Kristofferson, 2nd line; Jennings, 3rd line; Cash 4th line]
I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky
And the tears I cried for that woman, are gonna flood you, big river
And I'm gonna sit right here until I die
That harmonica player, wow. Amazing performance
The Best of All Time
The star of this performance is the call-response between the guitar and mouth organ at the end. Perfect!
Can listen to this over and over again.
Can you Just imagine being in the Front row of this Concert? Pure Bliss. Probably the Best Concert of all time in my Opinion.
Micky Raphael- best harmonica player ever not forgetting the rest of the excellent musicians on the stage. Fabulous performance.
Steve Hardin - plays on 'muleskinner blues' with Glen Cambell and Jerry Reed
agree 100% about Mickey. What a true servant of country music. Understated Legend.
I would gladly draw my Southern drawl to any of these heroes.
I'm French, 18years old but I LOVE those guys and thier music !!
Congratulations.❤
RIP Kris Kristofferson, An Icon
One of my favorite tunes 🎉❤ rip Kris
THE BEST 0f America......best place to be a legend in...young country...100 yrs gone by....
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The way they interact with their band shows
true professional respect.
Outstanding
Bless you, boys! 💔
One of my favorite lines ever: "I met her accidentally in St Paul, Minnesota!" I found that the best people you'll ever meet is always accidentally!
...and probably meant to be!
OMG you just nailed it for me. My fiance and I met by accident close to 2 years ago and not a day passes one of us will say where were you 20 years ago?
their voices ,sure give me goosebumps, the group has not had an equal 30 years later
AND THEY NEVER WILL
@@jayseaem Jay, you are totally right
The best music ever. How can one be in a bad mood or sad when they hear this? 😃
Railroad Chick , yep it definitely raises one’s spirits.
Goodbye to 3 legends 😢
😢
True greats never see the like ever again.
im 50 today & a self proffessed metalhead my whole life. i truly shortchanged myself this is incredible
dale keilen There is so much GREAT music out there. I’m glad you found this. 😁👍
Country Music at its best! Forever Legends!!
These 4 guys were so great together..
Yeah great
Its nice seeing them having fun :)
Class.❤
In my opinion this is the best live performance ever, I just love it.
I love this group .and I'm 78. Good music
I'm 3 months old and I love this
Good taste on music doesn't depend on your age. !!!
The best ever country band in history.
Great music these guys are absolutely amazing they are absolute legends
Willie Nelson have probably been old forever
Definitely an old soul
like Patrick Stewart
He was born old 😂😂
Well, he did give up alcohol early and smoked weed instead
Willie will live forever the high life is a good life
Probably the greatest concerts I've watched this plenty of times
We are sure going to miss these guys
UK here, love this music.
How are you doing in the UK? Where are you I n the UK? If you don't mind my asking?
Hi don't normally reply, but I guess we're doing as well as you are in the US, with all this coco nonsense.
Yorkshire here.
@@pointingdog7235
Yorkshire GB
Class.☘🇮🇪🎼🎼🎼💚
One of the greatest songs ever
My heart is bursting from happiness hearing and seeing this for the first time.
What a song, what a performance!!
I’m so glad I came across this masterpiece an year ago!
I wish there could be a band like The Highwayman here in Portugal. They were absolutely brilliant.
American country music always 🙌🏻
Once in a lifetime legends playing each other's music. Two are dead and gone. But we get to enjoy until we are dead and gone!!
Yes!!! Got my attention in the beginning. Absolutely amazing!!! All the musicians in this concert are amazing❤
Waylons voice blends with Willies like no other.
Waylon had a lovely voice...maybe it was all that whiskey! Gotta Love him, just a big ole teddy bear.
Did a show with his grandson Way, dudes pretty legit too
@@23Josilee Waylon wasn't a drinker at all. He loved cocaine.
omg so much fun with this
oh to have seen them in concert 4 greats will never be forgotten
Best song on the best live show I've seen, doesn't get much better!
I prefer Ain't no good chain gang.
Why there aren’t more likes, I haven’t the slightest. This is golden!
That harmonica riff could send a man straight to war with the strength of a thousand giants.
Now these are true legends who knew what country music is. Never again will their like be seen
Someone needs to make an 10 hour video of that last minute and I will listen every second of it! Such an addictive tune
Willie last man standing
i just can't get this guitar and harmonica duet out of my head
4 Legends having fun and jamming. This is the greatest live show anyone money can buy. I was a born a generation too to catch any of these live shows
Kris is a song write'n KING. Give anything to meet and sit and listen to whatever he had to say.
Love, love, love these guys! None better.
I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear, blue sky
And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you, big river
And I'm gonna sit right here until I die
I met her accidentally in St. Paul, Minnesota
And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, southern drawl
Then I heard my dream went back downstream cavortin' in Davenport
And I followed you, big river, when she called
Oh, she took me to St. Louis later on, down the river
A freighter said, "She's been here but she's gone, boy, she's gone"
And I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the block
She raised a few eyebrows, and went on down alone
Well, I pulled into Natchez, next day down the river
But there wasn't much there to make the rounders stay very long
When I left, it was rainin' so nobody saw me cry
Big river, why she doin' me this way?
Now won't you batter down by Baton Rouge? River Queen, roll it on
Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans
Go on, I've had enough, dump my blues down in the gulf
She loves you, big river, more than me
I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry
And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear, blue sky
And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you, big river
And I'm gonna sit right here until I die
A wonderful cover by The Highwaymen.
So many things went right in the world for us to have this ensemble! Wish I could have seen them live.
So much of the good and bad times, in the 70's and 80's coincide with Kris' lyrics, that I am overjoyed to hear him sing any of his songs anytime! Gotta' love the talent and heart of this man. I always will!
@Susan Quinn this great song was written by Johnny Cash, not Kris Kristofferson.
i cried i cry i cry i cry ............. listening the highwaymen in my 20s love it I`m from Tigray east africa love it big river ............