When I first heard him singing his 'Polk Salad Annie' back in 1969 or 1970 I was so impressed of his voice. He had a great sense of rhythm, in fact he sounded to me like Jimmie Hendrix, both in his style of singing and guitar playing, for he was a terrific guitarist. Rest in peace Tony Joe White.
I saw him perform with a band about 1971-72 when all I knew about him was the top 40 release of "Polk Salad Annie"; (as you know, it was a big AM radio hit at the time). But when I saw him I was really surprised at what an ass kicking guitar player he was. He put on a great show.
I first heard this song as a kid.....when I finally saw video of him, I was shocked to find out he was white! His voice sure doesn't sound like it....also, that's about the best clean tone for a strat ever!......
And this must be the same Jeff Hale playing drums in this clip?? I have this show on DVD at home. You studs rock the real deal music! Rest in peace to our swamp rockin hero...
I always remember seeing him on black and white TV in the 60s. Great guitarist and cool singer and the guy could rock. Thanks for the memories and influence, Tony. Sadly missed.
Yeah right is that why Elvis sold out every single concert he ever done TJW was a blues singer Elvis could sing anything from blues to country gospel pop rock & Roll he may not have wrote many of his own songs but he made other artists richer by covering there songs
Rest in Peace, Tony Joe. I luv ya!. And what a fabulous rendition of Polk Salad. Usually I prefer the original recording but Tony Joe's improvisations make this one special.
Always thought this was a black man when i was growing up. My Dad "❤loved❤" this song! That's how i know it😊😊 And i always thought TJW was singin', "Pork Salad" Annie🤣😭😂 After all these decades, i now know what polkeweed or, poke weed is!😊
True story, Tony Joe performed just before it’s demise, at the Grand Emporium here in Kansas City. Because the owner was closing the club, there were no promotions for the show. There, about 30-40 of us Tony Joe diehards were treated to 2 hours of pure TJ. After which, Tony meandered from table to table just drinking and swapping stories. A true hero of mine. I later learned that he and his son were drinking on Tony’s front porch in Kentucky, the son went inside to replenish the ice ,when he returned,Tony was sitting on the old couch and looked like he had fallen asleep. The doctor said it was a heart attack
Just got the news of Tony's sudden passing! Can't believe it...another of the great legends gone! Rock it good with ole Waylon in the heavens kind sir!
Though the studio version has more musical instruments, I like this live version best. Tony performs here with more feeling and faster tempo. All three are great performers!
If I was in a cover band and was asked to play 3 songs to exemplify "Swamp" rock, I'd pick this one to lead off, "Down Home Girl" (copying the Stones' style) and "Born On the Bayou". What's most impressive about this version is it's done with only 3 instruments.
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When I first heard him singing his 'Polk Salad Annie' back in 1969 or 1970 I was so impressed of his voice. He had a great sense of rhythm, in fact he sounded to me like Jimmie Hendrix, both in his style of singing and guitar playing, for he was a terrific guitarist. Rest in peace Tony Joe White.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees the Hendrix in him
I saw him perform with a band about 1971-72 when all I knew about him was the top 40 release of "Polk Salad Annie"; (as you know, it was a big AM radio hit at the time). But when I saw him I was really surprised at what an ass kicking guitar player he was. He put on a great show.
Much like Elvis.
Rip my friend
His guitar playing and clean Strat tone are amazing. RIP
This is such a great performance. That’s a man right there.
He performed this song in Austin just a little ways from my home in Corpus Christi. Bless your heart Tony Joe.
Most underrated guitar player ever. His guitar playing was so clean and pure
Can't get enough of that swamp blues guitar playing !
I first heard this song as a kid.....when I finally saw video of him, I was shocked to find out he was white! His voice sure doesn't sound like it....also, that's about the best clean tone for a strat ever!......
Rest In Peace Tony. Thank you for all the amazing music. Unique voice and charisma that no one could match. 🙏
You are so right. Still with him here in CC. TJW gotta love it.
Tobacco road😄
Nothin against him but Elvis could do more than match it, he surpassed it, but you already knew that didn't ya!!
@@eclay432Stop it it Elvis could not play a guitar like this man.Stupid comment
This not just a song, it's a story.....and amazingly told, I could listen to this all day long....Awesome!!
Me too. I can look at him ALL DAY as well. 😊
Down in Louisiana. That's where I grew up. Hearing this, makes me feel so good.
I’ll Bet !
This song never got old. As good now as it was half a century ago.
And this must be the same Jeff Hale playing drums in this clip?? I have this show on DVD at home. You studs rock the real deal music! Rest in peace to our swamp rockin hero...
I like it I think it is cool
You said what I was thinking when I clicked on this....It really doesn't get old....this is cooler than shit!
I always remember seeing him on black and white TV in the 60s. Great guitarist and cool singer and the guy could rock. Thanks for the memories and influence, Tony. Sadly missed.
Tony Joe White had SOUL. Man, he could hit some great licks. Blues, soul, rock and country. R.I.P.
THE best version ever, even Elvis could'nt top it. Unique voice and style, to be sadly missed...
Well..of course this was Tony's song..soulful as all his stuff was...but
E.came pretty darn close.
elvis was no match for TJW
@@suzieparis6821 Elvis version was different a big band version
Yeah right is that why Elvis sold out every single concert he ever done TJW was a blues singer Elvis could sing anything from blues to country gospel pop rock & Roll he may not have wrote many of his own songs but he made other artists richer by covering there songs
@@suzieparis6821 i like both versions anyway TJW and Elvis and he actually liked Elvis"s version Elvis only did it live not in the studio
Although recorded by many artists, no one does it as well as Tony Joe! Great talent and voice!
Elvis gives him a run for the money and out performs him !
Tony Joe White lives on through his music. RIP sir!
Utterly and completely fabulous!!!
Yes,first Thank you God for giving us Tony. TONY RESTS IN PARADISE PLAYING HEAVENS MUSIC.
Turned on the radio this morning... and heard the sad news... RIP Tony Joe... Another GREAT one gone...
Simply magical...captures local color of the south like nothing else!
I had the pleasure of seeing him in Toronto in 1971. RIP.
Your music and others got me through some times, Tony. Rest in peace, bro.
Love! Love when he sings this song!! Always have. 🫵🏼✊🏼💯🤗😘🫶🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Think this song came out 72 I've been listening to it quite a long time I'm sixty years old now
R I P Tony a true artiste !God take care of you , thank for the memories.
so pleased we had you to sing to us , love you
Rest in Peace, Tony Joe. I luv ya!. And what a fabulous rendition of Polk Salad. Usually I prefer the original recording but Tony Joe's improvisations make this one special.
R.I.P. TJW. I still listen to this tune in one of my 70's folders on my mp3 player. Lotsa
great music back then.
"Sounds Great" RIP Tony.
Original Swamp Rock 🎸🎵✨
Tony and E just had that COOL Swag!!!!!!!!!
May his memory be eternal! His music, too!
RIP, my friend. Your music has so much swampy soul greatness, and tremendous tone and groove!!!!
I still have the album Homemade Ice Cream, and it is still one of my all-time favourites (I know that Polk Salad Annie was earlier). Great artist.
RIP dear rocker. In France I've been listening to your songs since my childhood thanks to our singer Joe Dassin who was covering them.
(24/10 / 2018) : RIP Mr Tony Joe White. A legend of the music scene. Love you !
We lost him today. Rip Mr. White
Great songwriter and performer. Authentic and classy RIP Joe
Amazing singer still with us RIP 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Tony, God bless you.
How great was this guy!!
damn, still gives me goosebumps
This song has become iconic - virtually synonymous with Tony Joe.
Tony was a great guitar player ,and unique in his sound
A Man his Voice and Guitar ...exciting !!!
R.I.P. Tony Joe!!!!!
I am so happy to have found this gem!! Brings back many memories!!
HE HAS A BUILT IN KARISMA ,PEOPLE ARE DRAWN TO HIM .THEY WHAN,T TO BE AS CLOSE ,. AS THEY CAN TO HIM ,LOVE YA ,GERRY O'NEILL .
Seen him at the charles hotel perth wa just over a year ago wow just such a cool performance will miss mr white terribly RIP tony
RIP Tony Joe. Great singer and songwriter.
R.I.P. JOE, I LOVE THIS SONG, YOU WILL BE MISSED!
No one ever will be like him, unique
Too cool. Thank you so much
Tony was a Real Stud!
Lucky gal who married him.
Wished I saw more of him during that time. I am only now appreciating his guitar playing, music, voice and his looks WOW!
Tony Joe you'll be missed..........keep on rockin'.
How have I never heard this? What an amazing song/groove/performance. Just saw a 2014 video of him singing this backed by Foo Fighters.
the coolest
Always thought this was a black man when i was growing up. My Dad "❤loved❤" this song! That's how i know it😊😊
And i always thought TJW was singin', "Pork Salad" Annie🤣😭😂
After all these decades, i now know what polkeweed or, poke weed is!😊
True story, Tony Joe performed just before it’s demise, at the Grand Emporium here in Kansas City. Because the owner was closing the club, there were no promotions for the show. There, about 30-40 of us Tony Joe diehards were treated to 2 hours of pure TJ. After which, Tony meandered from table to table just drinking and swapping stories. A true hero of mine. I later learned that he and his son were drinking on Tony’s front porch in Kentucky, the son went inside to replenish the ice ,when he returned,Tony was sitting on the old couch and looked like he had fallen asleep. The doctor said it was a heart attack
R.I.P tony joe. I love you and rock'n'roll for the rest of my life.
Just got the news of Tony's sudden passing! Can't believe it...another of the great legends gone! Rock it good with ole Waylon in the heavens kind sir!
BRILLIANT!!!
Beautiful music!
Rest in Peace.. in Heaven.. you ROCK.. I heard he passed away today.
Respect Tony the original
Fantastic...all the group: singer, drummer....
Great guitar player
First time I've ever herd Tony, wow. I found another great artist from the 70s.
Ryan Connolly Great stuff here! TJW is a legend. Watch this 1980 concert and the Ohno Filter Concert in Germany 1992.
From the 60's,song is originally
Ruler making real music Rest in Power
That's what you could call a manly, virile, growling voice par excellence!
The King of the Swamp Rock... RIP Tony
I like this song
"A wretched, spiteful straight razor totin' woman." Now THERE'S some great lyrics ;-) RIP
On POINT!!!
BELIEVE THAT SHIT...
"Gator's got your granny" Chomp! Chomp!
R.i.p.
Though the studio version has more musical instruments, I like this live version best. Tony performs here with more feeling and faster tempo. All three are great performers!
Love
TJW..definition of Cool...RIP baby
Awesome
R.I.P. SIR!!!!!!!!!!
I am from Louisiana I have barely survived 48 years of straight toting women- Tony Joe made it 75 years with them straight razor toting gals
R.I.P Tony!!!!
If I was in a cover band and was asked to play 3 songs to exemplify "Swamp" rock, I'd pick this one to lead off, "Down Home Girl" (copying the Stones' style) and "Born On the Bayou". What's most impressive about this version is it's done with only 3 instruments.
Tony Joe was Elvis before Elvis was Elvis.
Saw him "LIVE ON STAGE" with Freddie King, plus Creedence Clearwater Revival... Houston TX 1972 R.I.P. TJW🎸
Musique du Jour, Bonjour ! Rip M.Tony
that was pretty awesome.
I only saw this today. The last time I saw him was on Letterman playing with the Foo Fighters. Pick In Peace🎸🎶🎤🎸
Camarón de la isla ... Rock and roll star
RIP Tony
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He is unbelievable live in concert. Want to jam check out his deep Cuts album
Rest In Peace...
You can never go wrong with a little TJW
I love it
NOt so sure here(Not Carrigan?) But Jerry Carrigan's drumming in the recorded original version is killer.
RIP Joe
Smooth as silk
Raw ... pure ... down home near the swamp ... damn that was good.
way underated
❤️ whoooo CORPUS!!!!
Goodbye Tony Joe :(