♫ My Tribute to Ben Johnson
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2012
- The final verse is from a lovely poem written by John Mitchum as a eulogy to Ben Johnson. My thanks to Paula V. for bringing it to my attention.
And thank you again, Paula, for your friendly encouragement, many pictures, invaluable information, and some much needed video.
Special thanks to Wendy (IrenaDubrovna1000), who not only gave me the initial idea for this video, but provided pictures, helpful suggestions, and enthusiastic support:-)
My sincere thanks to Ben's "Old Cuz", Mr. Doug O'Neal, for giving his permission to use photos from his personal webpage.
Also, a huge thanks to all the channel owners (especially you, Carrie!) who provided material I wouldn't have been able to complete this video without.
Lastly, a thank you to the talented artists whose songs provide the track(s) for this tribute. The clips are taken from songs by Clyde Lucas, Kelly Kenning, Michael James Martin, and Chris Coady. Please check out the websites below, and buy their music if you enjoy what you hear!
~ LINKS ~
Clyde Lucas' Website: www.clydelucas.com/
ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A163856011%2Ck%3AClyde%20Lucas
Kelly Kenning's Reverb Nation page: www.reverbnation.com/kellyken...
Kelly Kenning Albums on CDBaby: www.cdbaby.com/Artist/KellyKen...
Michael James Martin's SonicBids page: www.sonicbids.com/band/michae...
Michael James Martin's Microsoft Store: www.microsoft.com/en-us/store...
Chris Coady's Reverb Nation page: www.reverbnation.com/chriscoady/
Chris Coady's Albums on CDBaby: www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ChrisCoady
~ TRACK LISTING ~
Song: "He's Just A Cowboy," Artist: Clyde Lucas, Album: He's Just A Cowboy
Song: "What a Cowboy Was," Artist: Kelly Kenning, Album: What a Cowboy Was
Song: "Real Cowboy," Artist: Michael James Martin, Album: Just Lookin'
Song: "Real Cowboy," Artist: Chris Coady, Album: Where You Find It - Фільми й анімація
Love this tribute, and the man....I went to school with his nieces and nephews, and we called him "Uncle Ben"...one of the nicest Cowboys ever...it was a true pleasure to spend a little time with him.
What a great memory to have to have actually spent time with the man! I always loved the man, no matter which movie or who the leading man was, Ben always lead in his own right just by being the kind of man he was!
I imagine he was much in real life as he was on the screen. I saw a video where he said something like "I didnt know much about playing an actor but I can play the hell out of Ben Johnson!"
He is the kind of man I think all men aspire to be!
Watching this tribute has me wanting to make a list and watch every movie he was ever in. As much as I love John Wayne, Ben Johnson stands right there beside him!
Ben Johnson was the Greatest Ever. No One even comes close to his honesty, and integrity. Rest In peace Ben Johnson. You are missed, and will never be forgotten.
The last of a kind. A true American and a true gentleman
My wife and i had a long conversation with Ben and Dobe in Memphis at a western film in '82. What a treat. Both were gentlemen, indeed...thanks for this tribute Ma'm.
John Wayne was a real American, Ben Johnson was a real American and a Real Cowboy. It makes me proud to say he"s from Oklahoma.
One of my favorite actors of all time. He was real, honest and sincere.
Growing up watching men like this in the 70s and early 80s with my dad who passed away at 91 but they all taught me great values and how to treat other people. With great moral attributes such men as John Wayne and of course Ben Johnson or maybe even Alan Ladd all the great Cowboys who stood up for what was right and lived a decent hard-working life , may they rest in peace and again thank you Dad( Russell )..for being my hero.
Wow! I've always like Ben Johnson ever since I saw him in "Mighty Joe Young". I never knew he was such a capable actor and a for real life cowboy. My hat's off to Ben.
He was always one of my all time favorite actors
One and Only Cowboy indeed! He did all those masterpieces with John Ford, and a few other directors, and no Oscar for his real performances, he had to play Cybil Shepherd's father in some drama, to win his Oscar. They should have given him and Dobie both Honorary Oscars for their work. They were unsung men. So many others in those John Ford epics!
Ben was not only authentic, he was a true athlete. Nothing prettier to watch than a man who rides a horse as if they were one. His honesty shone through his eyes. Never will be another like him.I recall in an interview Ben was speaking of John Ford. "He always had someone chasin'me - whether it was Indians or the bad guys". Ford just loved to watch Ben ride. Don'twe all! Are you listening, Ben?
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I agree. Must have been born on a horse. To see him ride was a sight to behold.
What a lovely tribute! I have had horses almost all my life and I've looked up to "Uncle Ben" like others did to The Duke. What I wouldn't have given to hit the trail for a week or so with my hero! What fun that would have been!
Thanks for watching! Yes, he was the 'nicest fella.'
Ben Johnson(Son) was the best. A real cowboy. RIP Sir.
A true genuine cowboy. A true genuine man. Great tribute to this incredible hero
I didn't see the clip from one of his films where he jumps across a canyon. That is
my favorite scene of Ben Johnson. A true athlete and a breathtaking horseman.
It's in there, right at 4:49.
Yeah they had it on there was from fort Apache
Actually, the clip I used at 4:49 is from She Wore A Yellow Ribbon.
@@maricatrinmusicvids ur right my bust
I met Ben Johnson in the early 1990's when he was living in Mesa, Arizona and pretty much in retirement. I was working in local radio and Ben stopped by the station to plug his "Charity Rodeo for kids" where he brought in all of his actor friends from Hollywood. I was lucky enough to be his emcee at a party after a performance. He was one of the most honest down to earth people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. He was the REAL DEAL. I miss ole Ben.
Best rider around.
Never seen a better horseman than Ben
They were right, never seen anyone ride a horse quite like he does.
Great tribute to a wonderful actor and a gentleman, I hear.
No one has ever looked better on a horse than Ben Johnson. John Ford found that out when he saw him double John Agar in "Fort Apache." He turned to Duke and asked, "Who's that kid doubling Johnny?" Duke said, "His name's Ben Johnson, he's married to Fat Jones' daughter."
This is a quote from Harry Carey, Jr.'s book, COMPANY OF HEROES; My Life as an Actor in the John Ford Stock Company.
"We were making "The Train Robbers"in 1972. That's when they called me from Hollywood and said I better get back there because I might win an Academy Award. Well I was a cowboy and no cowboy had ever won an Academy Award, so I knew I couldn't. Well, anyhow, Duke lent Ann-Margret and me his new airplane to go to the awards. We come up there and I win that old Oscar. That's the big thing in my life. I'm the only cowboy who ever won a World Championship in the rodeo and won an Oscar in the movies
I never saw him in anything I didn't enjoy. That's the kind of man I grew up with. Ken Curtis was another one.
Ben Johnson, a true cowboy and a western movie Legend.
What a beautiful man! God don't make em like that very often. R.I.P. Ben Johnson, a good ole boy and a great cowboy! We miss you, praying we meet you in heaven! .........ride with the angels!
Ben Johnson is a man worth marrying, unlike any other I've ever met or seen!
yes indeed
Always loved Ben Jonson !!!
An Icon with a Will Rogers out look on life
One of my favorites. Him and the Duke.
We miss people like ( Son ) Ben Johnson...one of a kind!.....🏇
A Man's Man . . Real Deal Personified . .
one of the very best cowboys. he was a favorite of author Louis L'Amour. bless his memory
I'm not ashamed to say that I sat here with tears rolling down my cheeks when I watched your video. I had to get up from my computer and blow my nose before I could e-mail my previous e-mail!!!! There's TOO MUCH to say about that WONDERFUL MAN in two short postings!!!
Duke tried not to "change" but when one gets to be a super-star, one's world is limited by one's super-stardom, thankfully Ben never became that famous! Duke and he were friends until Duke died, and Duke treasured his friendship!
I must say that this was one great video. Thanks for putting it together. I liked Ben Johnson before, but now I love him.
Thank you for commenting on my video, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Ben was the best, always nice to hear from a fellow fan:-)
What a great tribute! Thanks for all your work putting this together, it's wonderful. I'm a new (but HUGE) Ben Johnson fan and am enjoying everything I can see of him. What a great guy. Thanks again!
He , was not second to no one !! On great Cowboy, and a great actor !! Loved every movie he was in !!
Ben Johnson, one of my favorites. Thanks for creating this tribute.
J. R. Rogers You're welcome.
Go Ben Son. From all us Cherrokees to our favorite Cherrokee Son. From Texas and Okla .you were raised on the same Indiane Reservation as my mom and grandma. they always told of Been Son who made it really famous doing what came second nature to him. Yes he was born with the horse sense. We all watch him on his movies. Love to his loved ones .💞we wish he could still be here. I know his spirit still rides 🥀🎶 Varna Bain (forever Loved)💓
He was the real deal...just ask the Duke...
Farewell Sergeant Tyree ....
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I was a punk kid working at Jack Ross Motors, I was driving his car back to him after some work being done on it. Fiddling with the radio I hopped the curb on Main Street, all I can say is I was honest with him and felt worse after I found out WHO he was. He was a good good man to me, I will never forget him or what he did for me, and I try to pass it along to young folks who make honest mistakes, as long as the fess up. I also try to be the big brother to those without a father
A personal friend. Loved him deeply.
Fantastic stuff , Ben was a legend in his own right .
Well done!!! I have always loved Ben Johnson and always will!
Thank you! And I feel the same way about Ben Johnson :-)
I really liked him in The Sackett's with Sam Elliott and Tom Selleck. Ben really had an old west dialect that was a real pleasure to listen to.
Love this! Great tribute Mary!
Ben's Sgt Tyree was a real Western icon. Along wit Arthur Hunnicut and Walter Brennan, my favourite American character actors.
Great work for a great American man ...
He was. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, pard for creating and posting this. Never will be another like Ben. He didn't get the star'n roles but he was the star in my book.
Dennis Sullivan You're welcome; thanks for stopping by. Ben was truly one of a kind.
No matter who was billed as the star, Ben Johnson was always a star in my book, even next to John Wayne, Ben's presense made him stand out as an equal and complimented every stars performance!
One of the greatest horse men ever and a gentleman along with his long life friend Harry Carey no one will ever take his place❤️❤️❤️🐴🐴🐴🇮🇪🇮🇪
I remember when he used to come to West Texas every year to go dove hunting. He stayed in Olney (the town just south of Archer City, where the movie The Last Picture Show was made). The people really liked him a lot!
Great American. That group of men were Americas best back then, Ford, Duke, Etc...
Great tribute, very well done, thank you -
cryss T Thank *you!*
so beautiful gosh how I miss Ben.
Truly outstanding!!!
+Bob Allen Thank you.
Ben johnson and yakima canutt were the best horsemen ever !!!!
I didn't have enough room for the rest of the quote. The rest of the quote is:
"I don't know if it means anything or not, but I like to hear myself tell it anyway."
It's "endearing" to me that he didn't have any "false modesty" and ALWAYS KNEW what he was worth, and had dignity! "The mighty John Ford" couldn't intimidate him! Ford was the one who "came around" not Ben, after Ford harassed him on the set of Rio Grande, but after MANY YEARS Ford asked him to return, after that Ben was GREAT!!!!
A top hand! Hooked up with a Raymond, Ca. Horseshoer , Ernie Harlow for a team roping partner in the 70's.
What a surprise to hear Kelly Kenning in your song line up. Always loved his voice. Kelly should have been a major star. Great tribute, also.
+Leslie Pierce Thank you, glad you enjoyed the tribute. And yes, it's a pity when good singers are overlooked in favor of certain mainstream artists who... well, aren't very good.
This is brilliant, maricatrin; you've captured all the things that made Ben Johnson so special, and made him the icon for the real cowboy, and the real West
Thanks
Gail
This is a great compilation of Johnson moments; thanks for posting.......excellent editing too. One addition you could make.....there's good shots of Johnson on horseback in Cheyanne Autumn.
This is a warm tribute to the real Westerner of films who exemplified integrity, bravery,honesty and that elusive quality, conviction.
John Wayne punched them in the mouth, but Ben Johnson picked them up, brushed them down, and sent them on their way with a drawled," Take it easy boy"!
Git-r-done Johnny Reb.
Ich liebe es! Das ist seiner würdig! Danke Dir dafür!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
Ben Johnson était le role personnifié du cow boy à l'écran
Un de mes acteurs préférés
Real Cowboy
damn good tribute for a damn good actor.
Thanks for the information and your swift response.Regards, Alan.
Alan Jones i loved the man,met. him. twice at team roping charity events in houston in the 80's. he wasThe Man! am still. in love with the big handsome man!
I WISH I'd known about that because my husband and I were SUCH fans of Ben Johnson, and we could have been there!!!!
A man with a heart ofgold and a smile that just roped you in.
un très bon....
They don't makem like that anymore...
Ben Johnson, need I say more?
What a horseman, great video.
That he was. Thanks!
“Now you listen to me, Lyle! You get up off your ass and help once in a while, I wouldna got caught near so easy.” Tector Gorch
“Here’s your dos and one to grow on and that’s all you’re gonna get out of me!” Tector Gorch from one of my favorite movies The Wild Bunch
I was SO disappointed that Katie Couric didn't include Ben's acceptance speech on her special about "memorable Oscar moments" because as far as I am concerned, it should be SECOND after the "streaker" when David Niven was on stage!!!!! \
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE put his Oscar acceptance speech on utube!!!!!
He gave an interview to Herb Fagan shortly before he died that's in his book, "Duke, We're Glad We Knew You" that is in a little-known paperback book, but Ben showed that he hadn't changed!!
new ben and both miller boys,gd men,donated,every,year 2 rope 4 hope,coaches,ropn hrses,hopen it,continues,4 eternity!god blessem
Wild Bunch member forever!!!
Sargent Tyree
Nevermind. "Just a Cowboy". Thanks
He always fit his clothes
How can I find out the music list for this wonderful video, please?
Hi Alan, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. In answer to your question, I have just now added some links to the video description, which should enable you to find more music by these artists. I have also added a listing (keep reading to the very end) which tells you the names of each song used, as well as who sung them, and which album they came from.
Miss “Son”
He didn’t act, this is his real self.
Great video! He was awesome! The first song sounds so pretty. What it’s title and who sings it?
Thanks, and he was! The first (and last song) is "He's Just A Cowboy," by Clyde Lucas. Clyde has his own youtube channel, with some great videos on it. You should check them out!
You’re welcome lol ok I looked it up and looked at his channel and still couldn’t find it... Thanks for telling me though! Maybe/hopefully I’ll find it sometime.
It used to be available on amazon, but the link is dead. Here's the music page from his website, it's listed for sale at 99 cents, but there's no payment option I can see: www.clydelucas.com/music.html Maybe try emailing him.
Ok. thank you so much! I’ll see what I can do. Thanks again for your time it’s really appreciated! Keep up with your awesome videos!
rest easy you got dillinger
:-)
The first song was what?
Entered lyrics into google with no luck.
Did he have children?
No, he and his wife Carol did not.
She died a couple of years before Ben did (after 56 years of marriage) and her obit says survivors include her husband; brother; mother-in-law; sister and brother-in-law; a niece and several nephews.
No.