The song is simply timeless. It's as if your hearing someone secret thoughts about a true love. Now, I absolutely adore Nanci, but nothing comes close to this version right here.
I fell in love Jerry Jeff Walker and his music in my 20's and here I am 77 years old and still in love. One of a kind, never to come again, his music changed me for all these years and I am grateful for his unmistakable talent.
I loved him since it’s a good night for singing. I had the pleasure of meeting and shaking his hand in Napa. I was really sad to hear of his passing. Thanks for all that terrific music Jerry! My buddy my buddy your buddy is missing you 😎
What a loss . . . . . I was a 20 something Brit living in Dallas in the mid 70's and some of his shows on Greenville were outrageous. I missed the news of his passing, now having a JJ binge sat inn Thailand . . . . . . what a man and what a character. Give em hell Jerry . . . .
gorgeous. turns back the clock a few years -- a sweeter time - - real instruments - - singers’ true voices (not engineered) - - just beautiful. thanks.
I saw Jerry Jeff live at the Broken Spoke in the late 90's He put on a wonderful show he was one of the best songwriters and singers of all time .He is very underrated Your music will be sorely missed .
I've been a JJ fan since the very beginning and have seen him no less than 20 times. I find John Inmon to be the very best at his craft; I think he adds so much to JJ's art.
As the morning light stretched in across my bed I thought of you Remembering your laughing eyes and all we said I love you too And as all my thoughts of you pass 'fore my face a thousand times The way they race my heart... I cannot say it all in lines How the short time together lasts so long Makes me strong As two weeks came and went then you and I were gone Living on For it seems our love was destined To be caught in other nets But the love we held so brief I'd chance again without regrets Yes, standing by the road has been my song before Much too long But now somehow I'm forced to See me there once more And that's the song And my waking thoughts of you are Just extensions of my dream Without you here beside me I'll never know all that they mean So as the morning light stretched in across the bed I thought of you
great old song, but one of the most brilliant solos i can recall by johnny-& there are hundreds. real good take gentlemen. (this was a tremendous combination of sidemen, scamp!)
Think of the gorgeous songs he has written and what a compliment it is to other songwriters that he has chosen to cover their songs.....Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, Townes, Keith Sykes, Bob Dylan, Billy Joe Shaver, Rodney Crowell, Lee Clayton and others.
Morning Song to Sally is so sweet and intimate that only the feelings you feel could give you an idea, and not the words you can write ... Sometimes it seems to me that this song has moved the boundaries of tenderness and sweetness that can be expressed forward with a song .. In any case, this song is a masterpiece.
I remember as a kid, my dad lived in an Apt complex, where a car had a Jerry Jeff Walker bumper sticker, and I always thought that person was some country bumpkin. Turns out they knew something that I didn't: Jerry Jeff Walker is a talented musician and a great songwriter. This is just an amazing song. It doesn't hurt that I'm falling for a girl name Sally...
79’ Del Mar CA, listening to JJW, Guy, Rodney, swimming naked in the ocean, beers at the fish market. It’s a shame to have to grow up. BTW. Loyd Maines (Natalie’s dad) playing Steele. Go Chicks.
By the way, Janet Says is one of his best and it is puzzling that it is so buried in the past. Check it out, might be hard to find, it's on Five Years Gone, released in about 1969.
I recognize the guitarist - John Inmon, as Mel noted - and the bassist, who is Robert Livingston. The steel player looks to be Lloyd Maines and the drummer is never shown, although my guess is that it's John's and Bob's teammate in the Gonzo Compadres, Fred Krc, who also backed up Jerry Jeff in the Bandito Band.
WOW, I did not even recognize Lloyd there, as I've never before seen a pic of him when he was that young. Makes sense, given how other-worldly phenomenal the steel work is on this video version (he is one of my all time fave, top 5 pedal steel players ;) ).
In about 1968 Jerry Jeff and David Bromberg (sideman) played The Main Point, which was a folk venue outside of Philly. I don't remember if he sang this song that night, but it's maybe my favorite Jerry Jeff Walker songs. The second verse cannot be found on line, at least I haven't found it. My guess why is that Nancy Griffith's version does not include this verse. I remembered it from the record long time ago. "Morning Song for Sally" is one of my favorite songs to perform.
Hey Bud, Loved Jerry Jeff, too. Miss those years in Austin when he was king and when it was just a town...and the years on fiddle in your band! Your comment caught me by surprise. Let's catch up..I'm not on FB, reach me thru Krissie.
This is the best song this man has written (among very MANY gems, and yes, "Little Bird" gives it a run for it's money!). I LOVE Nanci's cover as much, but this version here, with the crying pedal steel (IS that the GREAT Lloyd Maines?!) adding all that much more 'high lonesome' feel to the mix, and yeah, the soul of the one who wrote it, and who had to actually feel the emotions to be able to write it, just is beyond compare! Was this above video recorded in 1993/1994?
And they couldn’t remember him at the CMA awards? Him John effing Prine and Billy Joe Shaver! Thanks to those artists that threw away their memberships
JJW was one hell of a performer, was fun and hard-charging.. not anymore.. when he quit drinking he lost all his charisma... Still like listening to his old stuff tho!!
As the morning light stretched in across my bed I thought of you, mm-hmm Remembering your laughing eyes and all we said I love you too, mm-hmm As all my thoughts of you pass 'fore my face a thousand times The way they race my heart, I cannot say it all in lines How the short time together lasts so long Makes me strong, mm-hmm As two weeks came and went then you and I were gone Living on, mm-hmm For it seems our love was destined to be caught in other nets But the love we held so brief I'd chance again without regret Yes, standing by the road has been my song before Much too long, mm-hmm But now somehow I'm forced to see me there once more And that's the song, mm-hmm For my waking thoughts of you are just extensions of the dream Without you here beside me I'll never know all that they mean As the morning light stretched in across my bed I thought of you, mm-hmm Remembering your laughing eyes and all we said I love you too, mm-hmm As all my thoughts of you pass 'fore my face a thousand times The way they race my heart, I cannot say it all in lines
The song is simply timeless. It's as if your hearing someone secret thoughts about a true love. Now, I absolutely adore Nanci, but nothing comes close to this version right here.
I fell in love Jerry Jeff Walker and his music in my 20's and here I am 77 years old and still in love. One of a kind, never to come again, his music changed me for all these years and I am grateful for his unmistakable talent.
So cool PAM IM 71 WE COULD SIT AN TALK JJW ALL DAY!
I so miss Jerry Jeff. Don't know what else to say....
Thank you Nancy for getting Jerry Jeff to remember this song. RIP.
Still miss Jerry Jeff. What a treasure, big part of the soundtrack of my life.
RIP Jackie Jack
I loved him since it’s a good night for singing. I had the pleasure of meeting and shaking his hand in Napa. I was really sad to hear of his passing. Thanks for all that terrific music Jerry! My buddy my buddy your buddy is missing you 😎
Been in love with his voice for all my life. Thank you Jerry for all the wonderful music.
I do love Jerry's style great Singer and songwriter
this song always reminds me of one of my best friends -- she left this earth way to early. Lots of memories
What a loss . . . . . I was a 20 something Brit living in Dallas in the mid 70's and some of his shows on Greenville were outrageous. I missed the news of his passing, now having a JJ binge sat inn Thailand . . . . . . what a man and what a character. Give em hell Jerry . . . .
gorgeous. turns back the clock a few years -- a sweeter time - - real instruments - - singers’ true voices (not engineered) - - just beautiful. thanks.
Like MOST of his ballads, BEAUTIFUL and UNDER-RATED... Could listen to JJ all day long. He has always amazed me... ;)
R.I.P. Mr Bojangles
Rip Jerry Jeff. A lovely song.
RIP Beautiful poignant artist
I saw Jerry Jeff at The Birchmere in Alexandria,Virginia 3 times, he certainly will be missed by many fans. Condolences to his family.
I saw Jerry Jeff live at the Broken Spoke in the late 90's He put on a wonderful show he was one of the best songwriters and singers of all time .He is very underrated Your music will be sorely missed .
I've been a JJ fan since the very beginning and have seen him no less than 20 times. I find John Inmon to be the very best at his craft; I think he adds so much to JJ's art.
Me too.
As the morning light stretched in across my bed
I thought of you
Remembering your laughing eyes and all we said
I love you too
And as all my thoughts of you pass 'fore my face a thousand times
The way they race my heart... I cannot say it all in lines
How the short time together lasts so long
Makes me strong
As two weeks came and went then you and I were gone
Living on
For it seems our love was destined
To be caught in other nets
But the love we held so brief
I'd chance again without regrets
Yes, standing by the road has been my song before
Much too long
But now somehow I'm forced to
See me there once more
And that's the song
And my waking thoughts of you are
Just extensions of my dream
Without you here beside me
I'll never know all that they mean
So as the morning light stretched in across the bed
I thought of you
So inspirational!!!
... I melt ... So good
Heart piercing.. still today. His legacy will 'race my heart 'til the end of time~
My favorite JJW song, thanks to Nanci!
I haven't heard this one in years. Thanks for posting.
great old song, but one of the most brilliant solos i can recall by johnny-& there are hundreds. real good take gentlemen. (this was a tremendous combination of sidemen, scamp!)
Yup, he IS a 'Twangcaster' player extraordinaire!
Definitely one of my favorites.....
You are amazing GUY
Thanks for uploading this!
'll change my life forever *heart*
*heart broken*
*heart happy*
Think of the gorgeous songs he has written and what a compliment it is to other songwriters that he has chosen to cover their songs.....Guy Clark, Susanna Clark, Townes, Keith Sykes, Bob Dylan, Billy Joe Shaver, Rodney Crowell, Lee Clayton and others.
So. Beautiful.
Rest Easy JJW
gooood song. thank you to post it.thank you.
love this song.well done jerry jeff walker!
Happy Rebirth Day, Scamp!
Morning Song to Sally is so sweet and intimate that only the feelings you feel could give you an idea, and not the words you can write ... Sometimes it seems to me that this song has moved the boundaries of tenderness and sweetness that can be expressed forward with a song ..
In any case, this song is a masterpiece.
Jerry Jeff Walker has written some of the most beautiful songs I know. Check out "Derby Day."
Derby. Day
Beautiful ~ thanks for sharing with us.
Nancy Griffith has a nice version of this one but no one puts any more soul into a song of his than he does himself.
a great song a great artist; !!!!!
I remember as a kid, my dad lived in an Apt complex, where a car had a Jerry Jeff Walker bumper sticker, and I always thought that person was some country bumpkin. Turns out they knew something that I didn't: Jerry Jeff Walker is a talented musician and a great songwriter.
This is just an amazing song. It doesn't hurt that I'm falling for a girl name Sally...
one of the best!
Miss you o'l Jackey jack
79’ Del Mar CA, listening to JJW, Guy, Rodney, swimming naked in the ocean, beers at the fish market. It’s a shame to have to grow up. BTW. Loyd Maines (Natalie’s dad) playing Steele. Go Chicks.
Great piece of trivia.. I had no idea about Natalie’s dad on this. Thank you 👍
I didn't know Howard Dean was such a beautiful singer/songwriter. Seriously though, I love this song.
By the way, Janet Says is one of his best and it is puzzling that it is so buried in the past. Check it out, might be hard to find, it's on Five Years Gone, released in about 1969.
I recognize the guitarist - John Inmon, as Mel noted - and the bassist, who is Robert Livingston. The steel player looks to be Lloyd Maines and the drummer is never shown, although my guess is that it's John's and Bob's teammate in the Gonzo Compadres, Fred Krc, who also backed up Jerry Jeff in the Bandito Band.
WOW, I did not even recognize Lloyd there, as I've never before seen a pic of him when he was that young.
Makes sense, given how other-worldly phenomenal the steel work is on this video version (he is one of my all time fave, top 5 pedal steel players ;) ).
I believe you are correct on all counts. Definitely Lloyd Maines, and I believe Steady Freddie Krc.
great tune
In about 1968 Jerry Jeff and David Bromberg (sideman) played The Main Point, which was a folk venue outside of Philly. I don't remember if he sang this song that night, but it's maybe my favorite Jerry Jeff Walker songs. The second verse cannot be found on line, at least I haven't found it. My guess why is that Nancy Griffith's version does not include this verse. I remembered it from the record long time ago. "Morning Song for Sally" is one of my favorite songs to perform.
jacky jack...no one better
Jerry Jeff Walker, you're ight.
This songs about my aunt
Sally, Sheila, Gigi.........
Hey Bud, Loved Jerry Jeff, too. Miss those years in Austin when he was king and when it was just a town...and the years on fiddle in your band! Your comment caught me by surprise. Let's catch up..I'm not on FB, reach me thru Krissie.
yes it is a good one...one of my favorites...btw...not often you see someone who has the same spelling of your name.
This is the best song this man has written (among very MANY gems, and yes, "Little Bird" gives it a run for it's money!).
I LOVE Nanci's cover as much, but this version here, with the crying pedal steel (IS that the GREAT Lloyd Maines?!) adding all that much more 'high lonesome' feel to the mix, and yeah, the soul of the one who wrote it, and who had to actually feel the emotions to be able to write it, just is beyond compare!
Was this above video recorded in 1993/1994?
Guitarist is John Inmon, I think. Sorry, I don’t know when it was filmed.
And they couldn’t remember him at the CMA awards? Him John effing Prine and Billy Joe Shaver! Thanks to those artists that threw away their memberships
Rip Walker, i’m just certain your arms for Alpine bike for Nancy G
Good one
Scamp Walker time again...
Thnaks Dania ... I love your name ... but it is not mine ...
JJW was one hell of a performer, was fun and hard-charging.. not anymore.. when he quit drinking he lost all his charisma... Still like listening to his old stuff tho!!
As the morning light stretched in across my bed
I thought of you, mm-hmm
Remembering your laughing eyes and all we said
I love you too, mm-hmm
As all my thoughts of you pass 'fore my face
a thousand times
The way they race my heart, I cannot say it all
in lines
How the short time together lasts so long
Makes me strong, mm-hmm
As two weeks came and went then you and I were gone
Living on, mm-hmm
For it seems our love was destined to be caught
in other nets
But the love we held so brief I'd chance again
without regret
Yes, standing by the road has been my song before
Much too long, mm-hmm
But now somehow I'm forced to see me there once more
And that's the song, mm-hmm
For my waking thoughts of you are just extensions
of the dream
Without you here beside me
I'll never know all that they mean
As the morning light stretched in across my bed
I thought of you, mm-hmm
Remembering your laughing eyes and all we said
I love you too, mm-hmm
As all my thoughts of you pass 'fore my face
a thousand times
The way they race my heart, I cannot say it all
in lines