Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings Collection on Letterman, 1983-1995

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  • All of Johnny Cash's and Waylon Jennings' interviews and performances on Dave.
    Late Night:
    1. December 1, 1983. Waylon Jennings: "Living Legends (A Dyin' Breed)"
    2. February 7, 1985. Johnny Cash with Waylon Jennings: "Here Comes That Rainbow Again"
    3. July 11, 1990. Waylon Jennings: "Peggy Sue."
    4. August 26, 1992. Waylon Jennings: "Too Dumb for New York City, Too Ugly for L.A."
    5. October 15, 1992. Johnny Cash: "Blowin' in the Wind." During the break, some of "Ring of Fire."
    Late Show:
    6. October 5, 1993. Johnny Cash: "Don't Take Your Guns to Town."
    7. June 10, 1994. Johnny Cash: "Delia's Gone."
    8. September 1, 1994. Waylon Jennings: "You Don't Mess Around with Me."
    9. May 1, 1995. The Highwaymen (Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson): "It Is What It Is."
    Bonus video:
    10. June 30, 1999. June Carter Cash: "Ring of Fire" and, during the break, some of "Keep on the Sunny Side of LIfe."

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  • @ssnoc
    @ssnoc Рік тому +123

    I saw Johnny Cash in NYC in 1978 when I was 19 he was standing in front of a building with another guy - I asked him for an autograph and he asked me what I’d do with it … I was so nervous because he was my all time favorite singer - Anyway, he knew I was nervous and started kidding around with me making me feel comfortable - He was a super nice, very big guy and shook my hand telling me to “be careful this city can be a dangerous place” - Amazing man his autograph still hangs on my wall.

    • @tnt01
      @tnt01 11 днів тому +1

      Wow, cool,what a memory.👍

  • @niwo33
    @niwo33 6 місяців тому +23

    21 years old and Waylon is by far my favorite artist ever

    • @jaydee0187
      @jaydee0187 4 місяці тому +2

      God Bless u Sir or Ma'am

    • @KIITOS-bo5fd
      @KIITOS-bo5fd 22 дні тому

      Bios Con Dios🎉❤😢😊

    • @ElizabethHughes-so5rz
      @ElizabethHughes-so5rz 8 днів тому

      Totally agree with you, Waylon was always my American Country music singer of all times, l am lrish myself but I appreciate great Country music singing and Waylon Jennings could sing any song. ELIZABETH in SCOTLAND ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ktrn2b
    @ktrn2b Рік тому +55

    These legends owned their addictions, I can very much respect that. RIP Waylon and Johnny.

  • @MF-hd1tq
    @MF-hd1tq 7 місяців тому +60

    If you learn anything from watching these legends it’s that their pure honesty makes them so endearing. Truly amazing men.

  • @rondj1965
    @rondj1965 4 роки тому +920

    I never realized till just now what a legend Johnny Cash was. Such a giant of a man but still so humble and approachable. He was one of the all time greats.

    • @MsThebeMoon
      @MsThebeMoon 3 роки тому +34

      He was larger than life since I heard of him in the 60's. Believe he's the only country artist in the RnR HOF.

    • @christinaomalie429
      @christinaomalie429 3 роки тому +55

      He broke down a huge barrier between country and rock.
      He made it okay to like both.

    • @dylandenney3980
      @dylandenney3980 3 роки тому +44

      He defies genre. He's country. He's rock & roll. He's folk. He's music. And he's one of the few artists who owned every single song he covered. Rusty Cage is one of my favorite Soundgarden songs but Johnny and the Heartbreakers killed it. Chris played it Johnny's way at his solo shows.

    • @jenkins80526
      @jenkins80526 2 роки тому +22

      Johnny Cash was and still is a legend. He had everything. Good looks, a great voice and a desire to entertain us. He came along and rocked the world.

    • @victorbrueggemann8934
      @victorbrueggemann8934 2 роки тому +10

      @@jenkins80526 And he brought the cookies back.

  • @markjarvis5682
    @markjarvis5682 Рік тому +59

    How in the world would anyone give this a dislike you got two of the greatest performers that ever lived

    • @jackvanvleck2640
      @jackvanvleck2640 Рік тому +8

      Love these guys, wish I could have been there to see them ! Country music will never be the same !

    • @rocar716
      @rocar716 Місяць тому

      Must a been a slip of the thumb. 😅 thats what she said too

  • @johnmuse6626
    @johnmuse6626 2 роки тому +689

    George asked "who's gonna fill their shoes?" the answer was absolutely no one. Country doesn't even exist any more.

    • @stevescuba1978
      @stevescuba1978 2 роки тому

      Try on Tyler Childers, sturgill Simpson, Hayes Carll. There's probably more good country than ever, it is just buried by an ever-deepening layer of crap

    • @ryanevasco5693
      @ryanevasco5693 2 роки тому +58

      Yep, thankfully they left us with endless hits

    • @dcathr
      @dcathr 2 роки тому +35

      You just ain't heard the good stuff

    • @marshavanvoorhis5992
      @marshavanvoorhis5992 2 роки тому +24

      I’m not entirely sure if “REAL” COUNTRY is gone, dead, or whatever, BUT … I personally think that all those old country gentlemen have been “MENTORS” for all the modern performers today, whether or not they know it or not‼️♥️M

    • @SmilingAtheist
      @SmilingAtheist 2 роки тому +18

      Empty shoes leave a place for someone else to walk on with those shoes. There’s artist taking those steps , just got to pay attention

  • @avalondreaming1433
    @avalondreaming1433 8 місяців тому +12

    Waylon was charming. I miss this show so much. A better time.

  • @sunnyd6019
    @sunnyd6019 Рік тому +32

    Man wish these guys were around today...........So glad their songs are.

  • @peggyhill7283
    @peggyhill7283 3 роки тому +300

    I met Waylon in 1982. It was an outdoor event. A security guard asked me if I wanted to see where his bus would arrive? I said, "sure." He took me where these bushes were with a table. The spot was obscure. Sure enough Waylon's bus pulled in & out he came between the bushes. A crowd started to gather. He walked up to me & with his hand extended he said, "Hi there little girl (I was 25 years old), how are you?" I shook his hand, trying to think of something intelligent to say but all that came out was; " I'm fine thank you Mr. Jennings. " Then he tipped his hat & said; "The name's Waylon." From that day on whenever I have been addressed by my last name, I say; " The name's Peggy. " It was a humbling experience. I'm no better than he is was my thought. He was very respectful & kind. Although, it was moment in time it's great memory. Thank you Waylon. Godspeed to you & Johnny & June Cash. 🙏💞🙏

    • @stennilsen9584
      @stennilsen9584 3 роки тому +12

      Thanks for sharing. Sounds very nice to have met such a legend. Nice memory🤩 (pardon my poor english, i’m from Norway)

    • @steveperreira5850
      @steveperreira5850 3 роки тому +10

      Ms. Peggy, that is one fine story, thank you, Steve

    • @waltercondi4584
      @waltercondi4584 3 роки тому +12

      That was an awesome story and I am so jealous lol. i'm 53 and i remember when i was around 16 playing my drum sticks on my dresser to the dukes of hazzard theme song. I was a hugh country music kid even tho i came from a city in NJ well when i finally seen a video of waylon singing the dukes song i was so blown away!!! all these years that was his hand playing the guitar lmao... well since then i was a fan, waylon and willie cant get any better! thanks! walt

    • @peggyhill7283
      @peggyhill7283 3 роки тому +9

      @Proud Straight White Christian Conservative ....Yes, they are wonderful. I was a LOT star struck! June, Johnny, & Waylon are sadly missed. TY for commenting.💝

    • @peggyhill7283
      @peggyhill7283 3 роки тому +5

      @@stennilsen9584 .....Your English is just fine. It's a great memory. Thank you very much!💝

  • @robertporras7444
    @robertporras7444 Рік тому +90

    I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny Cash at the Orange County Fair, in the early 90's I was working security and after the show Johnny Cash invited everyone to eat. It was like a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, so much food, and I couldn't believe it. The coolest guy, man, entertainer, I have met a lot of singers, entertainers ,actors, celebrities, and some I forgot, but all never forget this Man, he had a heart of gold! Me, I was raised by a USMC, and ive learned a lot from my father, and I learned something from this great man! Thank You R.I.P.

  • @justvickthorne1912
    @justvickthorne1912 3 роки тому +31

    No one like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristopherson....they were the real deal always....talent

    • @paperclips4113
      @paperclips4113 3 роки тому +2

      Holy Hell! I love these guys ... and WAY before my "time!"

    • @paperclips4113
      @paperclips4113 3 роки тому +2

      Awesome interview

  • @cabellp
    @cabellp 3 роки тому +29

    When I was 12 year old my bestfriends dad, (Joel) was dying of cancer (1979). He loved Waylon Jennings. Waylon heard about Joel Jackson (his biggest fan) it was in the local paper. Waylon had both his tour buses drive to Raleigh. He parked one in front of my house, and the other in front of Joel's house. He sat with Joel for about an hour. Joel placed away a few hours later. My mother wouldn't let me go meet him. 10 years later I met him and Jesse Colter. The most humble famous people I've ever met😇
    Jerry Lee Kewis was nice too😊
    Michael Jordan was very nice too. Waylon and Jesse were so kind and genuine✌💙

    • @pedrohilson5461
      @pedrohilson5461 3 роки тому +2

      🤗🤗🤗😊😊😊Forever in our heart

    • @Charles-xy5jd
      @Charles-xy5jd 28 днів тому

      Great outlook on people friend.

  • @MicheleMJJ
    @MicheleMJJ 2 роки тому +35

    Love both Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. Waylon is really a handsome man.

    • @pageribe2399
      @pageribe2399 2 роки тому +9

      Wasn't he, though. Waylon wasn't classicly handsome, but there was just something so magnetic about him that my knees get weak at the mere sight of him........

    • @MicheleMJJ
      @MicheleMJJ 2 роки тому +9

      @@pageribe2399 Ruggedly handsome!

    • @allyanderson6755
      @allyanderson6755 5 місяців тому +4

      I felt a bit bad thinking the same, hes older than my parents, but gosh he was gorgeous. He had the cheeky naughty boy personality with a handsome face, and quite tall too. Very attractive man in every sense. Its not surprising that he had many women in his younger years. Jessi certainly was one heck of a woman.

  • @goodollotw7904
    @goodollotw7904 3 роки тому +259

    When waylon walked out to sing with Johnny that was straight chills. Just two larger than life people that had so much influence on music.

    • @jantzfitzgerald6115
      @jantzfitzgerald6115 2 роки тому +11

      Did you have snacks?

    • @coreymacdonald7696
      @coreymacdonald7696 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ieIc5nv8vbE/v-deo.html

    • @GT380man
      @GT380man 2 роки тому +5

      Absolutely, I go back to this song when I need a lift.
      The way they sang the last chorus together with looks that only old friends can manage, just honesty.
      Such feeling in those simple lines of Kris Kristofferson.

    • @lonneblodgett4902
      @lonneblodgett4902 Рік тому +2

      True facts, I have truely shed a year there. Lost treasures, that era,😔🎶🎶❤️🍀✌️

    • @ritamead6318
      @ritamead6318 Рік тому +1

      @@jantzfitzgerald6115 😂😂🤣

  • @Dazlidorne
    @Dazlidorne 2 роки тому +30

    Having Johnny Cash come on your show is like royalty.

  • @joemcmillan2089
    @joemcmillan2089 3 роки тому +278

    I'm a Cash, Jennings, Letterman fan.
    Never saw any of these shows until tonight.
    What a GREAT collection.

    • @georgealvarez8445
      @georgealvarez8445 3 роки тому +3

      Hewasrbest

    • @eileenholloway642
      @eileenholloway642 3 роки тому +2

      "

    • @ZenithClarity
      @ZenithClarity 2 роки тому

      Letterman is a punk!

    • @kennethslough7884
      @kennethslough7884 2 роки тому +3

      Oh, this time, thier is a great segment, where you can see how good a talent, David, Letterman's front man, Paul, his own nightly piano 🎹, player, who u heard from Loud and clear, u never know what a real talented guy he was until he was was expected to get a chance to show case his own personal talent with the likes of this performer, Waylon , Jennings 😉

    • @joebilderback8266
      @joebilderback8266 Рік тому +1

      88 7th

  • @professorjams
    @professorjams 4 роки тому +370

    Waylon’s charm was natural. He was a real cool card.

    • @TheShoottheradio
      @TheShoottheradio 4 роки тому +5

      Yeah, those ex-cons tend to be that way. Haha.

    • @andreabalsimo5991
      @andreabalsimo5991 3 роки тому

      Lame but nessisary

    • @susantunbridge4612
      @susantunbridge4612 2 роки тому +8

      cool cat, is the expression

    • @vanmoody
      @vanmoody 2 роки тому +8

      I am ashamed to say I had forgotten just how cool he was. Very likable guy.

    • @vanmoody
      @vanmoody 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheShoottheradio Friend, I agree. Do you think they developed their persona because it helped them survive?

  • @jerrymeeuwse859
    @jerrymeeuwse859 2 роки тому +85

    I watched a video of an interview with his wife Jesse and a comment she said about him I will always remember. She said, " no matter who's song he sings, he Waylonizes it." He sure did have an incredible voice.

    • @wendywallace9317
      @wendywallace9317 2 роки тому +2

      Yea that nails it.

    • @jaytoday10
      @jaytoday10 3 місяці тому

      That’s perfect. He’s probably the coolest looking and sounding human of all time. The DUDE just expels “cool” from everywhere. He and Merle were my dad’s favorite singers. And I was so into being a cowboy growing up. These guys were the soundtrack to my childhood. I remember a few of these interviews. So thankful to live in an age where I can go back and watch this stuff at will.

  • @ElimGarakSpoonHead
    @ElimGarakSpoonHead 3 роки тому +194

    Seeing this makes me happy I grew up in a different time. And weep for the world we lose as we get older. “I’ll carry off a little darkness on my back, ‘til things get brighter, I’m the Man in black.” Miss all our fallen heroes.

    • @losmosquitos1108
      @losmosquitos1108 3 роки тому +1

      I actually very like your thumbnail, have an eye on Gul Dukat! 👏😂

    • @moss8448
      @moss8448 3 роки тому +7

      they just remind of good people...unpretentious

    • @moss8448
      @moss8448 3 роки тому +7

      heard a story where they had a meeting of sorts and the phone rang and June talked for a good while and when they asked 'who was that? ...she answered ... it was a wrong number.'

    • @tanonymous2557
      @tanonymous2557 2 роки тому +1

      The modern world has made people more and more rotten

    • @jonfaulkner6755
      @jonfaulkner6755 2 роки тому

      %

  • @scottbloodgood8851
    @scottbloodgood8851 2 роки тому +60

    I’m mostly a rocker but I appreciate good music, no matter the genre. It’s just like Johnny said “music is for everybody.”

  • @mikewoodson6930
    @mikewoodson6930 4 роки тому +300

    At 22:00 , it’s easy to tell that Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings are truly happy to see each other and consider it a pleasure and privilege to sing with each other. Respect is overflowing. Two legends in their own right. Can only imagine the late nights drinking and singing.

    • @justspeakingmymind7224
      @justspeakingmymind7224 3 роки тому +15

      Look up "tales from the tour bus"
      Thank me later

    • @mkrchnak5269
      @mkrchnak5269 2 роки тому +3

      @@justspeakingmymind7224 ...yes! Great stuff. It’s even better when re watching.

    • @afrohuman2
      @afrohuman2 2 роки тому +3

      @@justspeakingmymind7224 I’ll thank you now 💕✌🏻

    • @fairyqueen56
      @fairyqueen56 Рік тому +2

      Thank you for the timeline.

    • @terriejohnston8801
      @terriejohnston8801 3 місяці тому

      mikewood....I hear you, Brother
      Alot of great music, laughs, .....shootin' pool & tall cold ones

  • @waylonsquire5481
    @waylonsquire5481 3 роки тому +142

    I'm named after the guy how could I not love him

  • @CuteLesbo69
    @CuteLesbo69 4 роки тому +338

    I've never been a big fan of country music, I'm a lifelong metal head, but, I absolutely LOVE Waylon and Johnny. Could listen to them all day.

    • @repentless1520
      @repentless1520 4 роки тому +11

      Same here

    • @MsThebeMoon
      @MsThebeMoon 3 роки тому +24

      I'm with you on that. I had a couple Waylon Jennings' albums nestled between my Black Sabbath and Led Zep.

    • @pounamubts7802
      @pounamubts7802 3 роки тому +8

      same

    •  3 роки тому +8

      Me too!

    • @ElimGarakSpoonHead
      @ElimGarakSpoonHead 3 роки тому +10

      That’s like someone saying, “I dont like metal but I know who metallica and slayer are!” Waylon and Johnny transcended country and became American pop culture.

  • @RobertPauly-jw7us
    @RobertPauly-jw7us 6 місяців тому +5

    This has to be the most rock and roll in country music. Whatever David Letterman show, I have ever seen in my life! This is awesome. Great music! God bless you all!

  • @BrendaBooher-hw4mf
    @BrendaBooher-hw4mf 9 місяців тому +13

    I love it when Johnny and Waylon just started having a conversation and they are so natural and real. They don't make em like this anymore.

  • @ltjjenkins
    @ltjjenkins 8 місяців тому +17

    When talent was real.

  • @MrDMV816
    @MrDMV816 3 роки тому +189

    Be glad that you lived in a time of giants. Those two will never be duplicated or replaced.

    • @christineadams1284
      @christineadams1284 2 роки тому +8

      Real Men.
      Soyboys cannot fill their shoes.

    • @MrDMV816
      @MrDMV816 2 роки тому

      Indeed

    • @kash8287
      @kash8287 2 роки тому +1

      @@christineadams12842

    • @kyhickgaming8975
      @kyhickgaming8975 2 роки тому

      Yes sir can’t find a one that can replace them guys and they won’t at all either

    • @gracieg7601
      @gracieg7601 2 роки тому +1

      @@christineadams1284 absolutely the best times.

  • @MarkGeraghty
    @MarkGeraghty 10 місяців тому +15

    There is something riveting about his face and voice. Pure honesty.

    • @Ad-Ac
      @Ad-Ac 6 місяців тому

      Whose?

  • @Vanasse1
    @Vanasse1 2 роки тому +15

    Watch how Waylon waits for Johnny before he walks over to sit with Dave. Class act!

  • @tricky2055
    @tricky2055 4 роки тому +124

    Hearing Johnny and Waylon talk about their recovery was fantastic!

    • @midnightmisssuki6832
      @midnightmisssuki6832 Рік тому +3

      This needs more ups... so amazing

    • @marthaashley2211
      @marthaashley2211 10 місяців тому +3

      Yes it was fantastic hearing them say they were clean great news 4 them.

  • @lonneblodgett4902
    @lonneblodgett4902 Рік тому +5

    Those were the country heroes. They broke those molds. No disrespect,new country or artists,surely they’d agree.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🍀✌️

  • @danielcohen5679
    @danielcohen5679 7 місяців тому +18

    Thank you for saving these moments from being lost to time!

  • @tim4cn759
    @tim4cn759 2 роки тому +17

    I miss Johnny and Waylen.. watching 👀 that show makes me feel better 😌 I have been sober for 4 years now 😅 and now I have my little hummingbird who wouldn't be here if I didn't stop using.. my wife stuck with me and my son has to be the best kid I could have ever hoped for so.. God is good all the time 🙏 and prayers are answered in time.. the man in Black's music still shows me new things to this day.. and highwaymen is the greatest song of allllll Time

  • @elizabethsizemore4714
    @elizabethsizemore4714 4 роки тому +111

    They just simply don't make them like these legends anymore. Waylon, Johnny, June, George, Merle....I could go on and on. Y'all Rest in Peace. You have earned it.💜

  • @jenkins80526
    @jenkins80526 2 роки тому +25

    "I don't remember a lot of things" Waylon Jennings These interviews with Johnny and Waylon are priceless.

    • @82566
      @82566 2 роки тому +3

      100%

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 Рік тому +14

    Johnny Cash is a legendary entertainer and they don’t make them like him anymore!

  • @jarrettreece3345
    @jarrettreece3345 4 роки тому +648

    Waylon is buried in Mesa cemetary near my mom and dad I see him every time I go see them

    • @TheGreatAlan75
      @TheGreatAlan75 4 роки тому +5

      Wow

    • @christinaomalie429
      @christinaomalie429 4 роки тому +9

      He's not buried in Texas?

    • @Kayte-tv2cw
      @Kayte-tv2cw 4 роки тому +44

      Kristina Omalley, Waylon is buried in the Mesa, Arizona cemetery. He and his wife of 33 years, Jessi Colter, had moved from Nashville, Tennessee to the Mesa, Arizona area several years before Waylon’s death in 2002. Jessi still resides there.

    • @pauleatinger3105
      @pauleatinger3105 3 роки тому +12

      Pardon my ignorance but how old was Waylon when he passed away? Thank you kindly.

    • @pauleatinger3105
      @pauleatinger3105 3 роки тому +2

      Also,where is Waylon actually buried at?

  • @joannaedwards6325
    @joannaedwards6325 2 роки тому +55

    I believe that fantastic group THE HIGHWAY MEN was one of the BEST 'boy bands' to have graced a stage. Each personality was an integral part of the collection. As a showcase for each singer it couldn't have been better. I miss them all. ❤ 😢

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 2 роки тому +3

      @Orrin Terry
      ????? Ok. MAN band. Better yet
      ......how about Geezer Group. I loved them all. Kris is still with us and, imo, still handsome.

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 2 роки тому +2

      @Orrin Terry
      What passes as popular 'music' now a days is very scary. No soul, no stories, no artistry and, imo, no talent.
      I worry about our world in the hands of the youngins who listen to that crap.
      Well at least WE had it good. So many talented ppl are deceased and Joan Baez and Elton John are ( will be ) retiring.
      Thank God for CDs and UA-cam. Have fun enjoying our GOOD music. ✌ & ❤.

  • @livinginh
    @livinginh 3 роки тому +144

    Legends that we will never see the likes of again

    • @BlackSuburbanMother
      @BlackSuburbanMother 3 роки тому +2

      If you're reconciled to God, through His Son, Jesus Christ, one day you shall join Mr. John Cash and reside at the same heavenly address.

    • @danashane
      @danashane 3 роки тому

      stfu

    • @travisgriffey1001
      @travisgriffey1001 3 роки тому +1

      You got that right rick

    • @michaelmoon6675
      @michaelmoon6675 3 роки тому

      Except for when we go to the other side.Amen

    • @friedrice69
      @friedrice69 3 роки тому

      Ever. It sucks

  • @deborahmcham7895
    @deborahmcham7895 2 роки тому +15

    I sure miss Waylon and Johnny.... True country singers.

  • @jaytoday10
    @jaytoday10 3 місяці тому +6

    What a couple of legitimate musical legends. Real people from the country singing music about their lives in their own unique and creative ways. No fake ass southern accents and drinking beer on a tailgate song. Smart and badass DUDES, and June’s performance was absolutely lovely. Dave was great on this show. Always so funny and welcoming to all kinds of guests. I’d think Paul and his kickass band probably had a hand in getting such musical guest on the show. Thanks for this video. It brings back a ton of great memories of a couple of grown ass men that this country could use about now. Rest easy to all of those who have moved on.

  • @charlotteruse158
    @charlotteruse158 2 роки тому +15

    The fact that they're candid about their drug use says everything about their character.

  • @calvinsaxon5822
    @calvinsaxon5822 3 роки тому +77

    God that is still rare and was even rarer at that time for someone to open up and speak so honestly and directly about their drug use. Johnny Cash was the real deal.

  • @chipjackson765
    @chipjackson765 3 роки тому +39

    In the liner notes of the album "Waymore's Blues II", producer Don Was said Waylon was the only person he' ever met who could say "I was on tour one time with Buddy, Elvis and John..." and have every word it of it be true.

  • @CarmelitasNannyGoat
    @CarmelitasNannyGoat Рік тому +9

    Wow that’s some guest line up for a talk show. Nothing compares now. Icons

  • @janeedwards5843
    @janeedwards5843 Рік тому +8

    Legends for sure. Nobody since has even come close....

  • @michaelcasey6616
    @michaelcasey6616 2 роки тому +14

    These men are True Legends..when your a kid you don't realize things..but once you grow up and become a man you will find yourself listening to their music and loving it.. they will live in our hearts forever

  • @denofabsurdity
    @denofabsurdity Рік тому +8

    Waylon walks on and starts singing harmony and the song just gets better.

  • @paulthepainter2366
    @paulthepainter2366 2 роки тому +10

    I got a six and eight year old running around past their bedtimes while this is playing. Like when I was their age at grandmas house.

  • @MsThebeMoon
    @MsThebeMoon 3 роки тому +21

    I'm a Rock and Jazz person, but I have nothing but respect for Johnny Cash and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Waylon. Had a couple Waylon Jennings ' album.

    • @lovesdogs150
      @lovesdogs150 3 роки тому

      So long a time since I heard this song Don't take your guns to town. Still good advice today

  • @chrisdoe6890
    @chrisdoe6890 3 роки тому +30

    If only we had some genuine down to earth people on late night TV like this . Sad how we have slipped into the Abyss.

  • @katherinea.rodgers8366
    @katherinea.rodgers8366 4 роки тому +349

    When I was 14 (a very long time ago) I babysat for a woman who worked in a bar called the Palomino in North Hollywood. Johnny Cash had a gig there and I begged her to sneak me in to see him. I have been to 200+ concerts in my life but seeing Johnny Cash in that small place was truly the highlight of my life!

    • @kevinshoemakermusic3850
      @kevinshoemakermusic3850 4 роки тому +9

      That's very, very cool!

    • @pepppery
      @pepppery 4 роки тому +10

      I saw Johnny’s last show in sf at the Fillmore in 1994. One of the best shows I ever saw. June came out and played about 4 songs.

    • @drd1924
      @drd1924 4 роки тому +10

      That's awesome, I never saw Johnny but have seen many country artists, including Hank Jr., Brad Paisley, Terri Clark among others
      ...but my highlight was seeing
      Merle Haggard, he was so honed and perfectly polished as a musician that listening to him live was like listening to one of his CD's.
      No mistakes, no fumbles and in perfect pitch. So smooth.

    • @infotruther
      @infotruther 4 роки тому +4

      We here in Canada had a bar and tavern called the palomino to as well ad opry north

    • @monmixer
      @monmixer 4 роки тому +9

      My grandmother was a head bar maid / bar manager by todays terms in a huge night club back in the road house days in the 70's they had national acts about once a month. Great bands every Friday and Saturday night but the big guys once a month. I met Gary Pucket there. the Jaggerz right after their big hit The Rapper, the Rascals and a few other notables. I went in the after noon with her to get it ready and they were bringing their gear in and sound checking. I got to meet them all in owners office on a very personal level. I wanted to play a guitar and be a rock star. lol they did give me some good advice and i had a lot of fun playing music in the bars and roadhouses until I was close to 40 and i also worked in show business as a stage technician. eventually i was making a living mixing sound and things like that so I gave up playing music on the weekends because I really had no choice as i had to choose between one or the other. as music happens on the weekends for the most part. those were great days. I got gig mixing sound every Saturday night on a live radio broadcast in a 2300 seat theatre. I was knocking down some cash as there were lots of other shows there also on the other days. Been doing it all my life. show business is great business but right now this damn cornona virus covid 19 has killed live shows as well as a lot of people. i never thought i would see the day the music died. But I damn sure am living it right now.

  • @lindasuegreenkennedy9739
    @lindasuegreenkennedy9739 Рік тому +47

    Gosh I could watch Waylon 24 7 and never get bored. Thank you for sharing. RIP Waylon!

  • @user-mu5ny1ks6t
    @user-mu5ny1ks6t 3 роки тому +37

    Halfway through you see the vitality both Waylon and Johnny got from sobriety. As they aged they looked serene and truly enjoying life.

  • @dwightcurrie8316
    @dwightcurrie8316 3 роки тому +31

    Cash said on his Johnny Cash Show that "Waylon's a good friend and if he likes you, hell let you know it.....If he don't like you, he'll let you know that too"
    That was Hoss to a T

  • @spuzzlightyeartoo
    @spuzzlightyeartoo 3 роки тому +45

    That first interview with Cash was as perfect as it could be. One of Dave's top interviews for sure. "Were there snacks?" was classic.

    • @jpascaln
      @jpascaln 9 місяців тому +2

      That was a classic from Letterman.
      Can you imagine the time Johnny was describing, absolutely amazing.

  • @trharrington22
    @trharrington22 2 роки тому +39

    Waylon Jennings was such a legend

    • @tomegr583
      @tomegr583 Місяць тому +2

      Truly. Met him once my Dad was a huge fan and took us to a concert in Omaha. Waylon kept glancing at Dad and a stage hand came out at the end and asked us to come backstage..we got to meet him because he said he thought Dad was George Jones (this happened to Dad a lot) and then as they got to talking, my Dad's reply to the mistaken identity was always "no but I do have a thing for Tammy Wynette" Waylon kept asking Dad if he sang because Dad had a deep, gravelly voice that made you take notice when he spoke. Dad never sang, but they did have a few drinks together and we had pics taken. I was about 7 and got to sit on Waylon's knee. A special memory. Dad is gone now but when I listen to Waylon I hear my Dad's voice again.😊

  • @TheMidnightModder
    @TheMidnightModder 3 роки тому +52

    "That was a period in my life when the only person that would talk to me was the Lord and the only woman who would have me was Betty Ford."
    This could be a song

    • @stevescuba1978
      @stevescuba1978 2 роки тому +1

      Stolen and written in my song book. Maybe you'll hear it one day

    • @shawnneice4322
      @shawnneice4322 2 роки тому +1

      I hear ya, and the guitar and banjos now.

    • @TheMidnightModder
      @TheMidnightModder 2 роки тому

      @@stevescuba1978 I'll write it better and we'll fight one day 😂

    • @stevescuba1978
      @stevescuba1978 2 роки тому

      @@TheMidnightModder sounds fitting. Like an old western for the rights.

  • @acejohnstonmafiawars
    @acejohnstonmafiawars 3 роки тому +194

    People seldom realize how supportive Letterman was with the music community. I miss his show.

    • @theragebadger1465
      @theragebadger1465 3 роки тому +9

      I miss Waylon.

    • @gracieg7601
      @gracieg7601 3 роки тому +6

      I miss letterman too!

    • @shawnuel
      @shawnuel 3 роки тому +11

      He was especially supportive of musicians' musicians, songwriters etc. who maybe didn't light up the charts like some much lesser hacks out there.

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 2 роки тому +6

      What I don't understand is why some ppl really don't
      (Or didn't) like Letterman.
      He's not Johnny but he sure has his own brand of funny. And so likeable.
      Thank you for putting these Letterman shows up for us. Good work!

    • @ednasmith4412
      @ednasmith4412 2 роки тому +3

      I miss Letterman too Colbear lol sounds like a political rerun.

  • @nancyfralick7970
    @nancyfralick7970 4 роки тому +92

    I hope Johnny and Waylon realized by telling their story they saved people lives, and got sober. And sad for the ones that didn't win!

    • @tommypetersen2540
      @tommypetersen2540 4 роки тому +9

      So true, Waylon's story of sobriety saved my life. Been sober almost four years now. Waylon's audio book literally became my Bible of hope. My hero

    • @Kayte-tv2cw
      @Kayte-tv2cw 4 роки тому +4

      Doug Richardson, And what about Waylon and the support of his wife of 33 years, Jessi Colter?

  • @tandraallen8398
    @tandraallen8398 3 роки тому +36

    Will never get any better than Johnny, Waylon and Willie!! I adore them.. RIP Waylon and Johnny.. We miss you.

  • @cathybrown8334
    @cathybrown8334 2 роки тому +6

    I never got to see Johnny Cash. When Waylon came out I got chills.

  • @nitro_001newman2
    @nitro_001newman2 3 роки тому +88

    I love ‘I’m A Rambling Man’ by Waylon Jennings. That’s one of the most badass songs ever.

    • @steveperreira5850
      @steveperreira5850 3 роки тому +7

      I love his version of me and Bobby McGee, live, 1975

  • @slackburngirl8593
    @slackburngirl8593 8 місяців тому +9

    Waylon’s stayin home and lovin Jessie more these dayyyys…. One of the best lines ever written ! ❤️❤️❤️ He is immortal !

  • @nelgstuart3442
    @nelgstuart3442 3 роки тому +26

    The ever faithful, every where Paul Shaffer is incredible. He deserves
    more recognition than he has gotten. God bless you Paul.

  • @prmaninla
    @prmaninla 2 роки тому +62

    As others have said, this is epic. Johnny and Waylon were so bad-ass but also were so gracious, charming and genuine. And if June Carter Cash singing Ring of Fire doesn't get a tear from you, we need to check for a pulse.

  • @Stillpoint23
    @Stillpoint23 7 місяців тому +6

    I probably watched this back in the day, stoned on the couch, sloughing off the events of the day, but here I am decades later, enjoying these clips as though they were aired no sooner than today. Love Letterman ❤

  • @slomoshaker7536
    @slomoshaker7536 4 роки тому +63

    Waylon a true outlaw. Love him

  • @mark11967AD
    @mark11967AD 3 роки тому +265

    For anybody that grew up before computers and smartphones or even cable there was definitely some boredom and loneliness, but also time for self reflection and soul building. We’re missing that today in fact it’s being weaned right out of American society. Money is king. It’s sad. These guys definitely were not about the money. They were about embracing their fellow man and woman through song. Amen to that.

  • @Duddie82
    @Duddie82 3 роки тому +64

    Good music like this no longer exists. These songs tell a story, and that is very cool.

    • @Popcorncedar
      @Popcorncedar 2 роки тому +3

      There are some good ones out there still. Takes a lot of searching but they exist.

  • @jamesd1542
    @jamesd1542 2 роки тому +27

    Tears to my eyes ! Best you tube clips ever, unbelievable men . They will always be in my heart and memories.

    • @jamesd1542
      @jamesd1542 2 роки тому +2

      True Men

    • @ByDesign333
      @ByDesign333 2 роки тому

      Johnny & June had such depth...there's nobody in country music quite like that anymore, sadly.

  • @chewar7537
    @chewar7537 2 роки тому +25

    No better guests were ever on that show!!!!! These two legends are awesome!!! 😍💙🖤

    • @jpascaln
      @jpascaln 9 місяців тому

      Letterman was in good company that night.

  • @michaelwheeler3782
    @michaelwheeler3782 3 роки тому +12

    I am a rocker to the core and have never been fond of country music.
    Anytime I can see or listen to Johnny Cash, Willie or Waylon I love it. Great musicians come in any genre

  • @kalyn7220
    @kalyn7220 3 роки тому +88

    This is the most pleasant hour I have spent for a long time. Wonderful memories of all three of them.❤

    • @jackgill3832
      @jackgill3832 2 роки тому

      He was the greatest. What’s your favorite Jonny song?

    • @AttiMatter
      @AttiMatter 2 роки тому +1

      @@jackgill3832 That’s a very difficult question.

    • @gracieg7601
      @gracieg7601 2 роки тому

      Johnny was friends with Elvis too. One or two times I heard of when Elvis played vegas he would sing a couple of johnnys songs and say this is for my friend Johnny cash.

  • @bigdawg1758
    @bigdawg1758 4 роки тому +71

    When Dave spoke of the enormity of seeing these gentlemen walking toward him. Just Johnny Cash in the black outfit would make you shake in your boots. Johnny and Waylon were some bad ass dudes.

    • @bodyoftruth7766
      @bodyoftruth7766 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe in their 20's. They were physically destroyed by the time they were in their 40's and not imposing.

    • @weirdead829
      @weirdead829 3 роки тому +3

      @@bodyoftruth7766 come on. Be nice

    • @brandonhaynes2652
      @brandonhaynes2652 3 роки тому +3

      Body of Truth, have some class man, it’s Johnny and Waylon, you do $1,000 of drugs a day and tell me where you’re at in your 40s.

    • @abelincoln5698
      @abelincoln5698 3 роки тому +1

      @@bodyoftruth7766 you were never imposing or impressive in any way, at any time

    • @bodyoftruth7766
      @bodyoftruth7766 3 роки тому

      @@abelincoln5698 I guess you scare easy. Comfy upbringing will do that.

  • @jamesagwe2981
    @jamesagwe2981 4 роки тому +258

    Rip Waylon and johnny

  • @rdmineer1
    @rdmineer1 2 роки тому +7

    David Letterman always stood to greet every guest. He wouldn't sit until they did. What class!

  • @lornaseastone3005
    @lornaseastone3005 4 роки тому +42

    Came to Waylon Jennings late and just can’t get enough so watch everything I can.

  • @AbnEngrDan
    @AbnEngrDan Рік тому +16

    Man, Waylon's songwriting and performing is just legendary.

    • @dizzotizzo69
      @dizzotizzo69 Рік тому +1

      He lost the bet to The Big Bopper to get on the plane...........the day the music died.

    • @pageribe2399
      @pageribe2399 Рік тому +2

      @@dizzotizzo69
      Minor correction: Waylon gave his seat to the Big Bopper because the big man was sick. Tommy Alsop lost his seat on the plane to Richie Valens on the result of a coin toss.

  • @Jonni1027
    @Jonni1027 4 роки тому +126

    I saw an amazing performance by Waylon Jennings in 1973 in San Francisco, he opened for the Grateful Dead😳. That’s the brilliance of promoter Bill Graham, to expose people to all kinds of music

  • @frankmaxfield7025
    @frankmaxfield7025 3 роки тому +45

    Two of the greatest legends that ever lived on earth and two of the greatest legends to play together in heaven. Rest in peace Waylon and Johnny.

  • @michaelelliott1212
    @michaelelliott1212 3 роки тому +24

    Waylon smoking a cigarette on the air. Who needs P.C.???
    Johnny Cash's memory for things of his yesteryears is admirable and amazing!
    And it's so wonderful two legends are/were lifelong friends.

  • @aviralbhatt1664
    @aviralbhatt1664 Рік тому +10

    Cash always had a way with words "I had a hammer in one pocket and painkillers in the other pocket"

  • @amandabuller8627
    @amandabuller8627 2 роки тому +11

    Johnny cash the one person who will tell you like it is and your heart just brakes for him. What he did for music and movies and just being a good person he was an amazing man. God bless Johnny and June always

  • @grantg1971
    @grantg1971 2 роки тому +5

    Waylon & Cash are easily my favorite country artists of all time.....hands down.

  • @artmcpharlin6730
    @artmcpharlin6730 4 роки тому +48

    Johnny and Waylon, two of my favorite, thanks Mr. Letterman

  • @fungidungie
    @fungidungie 4 роки тому +145

    When you spend so much time with these guys through their music and now there gone it can be a little emotional seeing them sitting there.

    • @brucelee9941
      @brucelee9941 4 роки тому +9

      You wish you could have sat with them and just listen to them talk, amazing men, good men

    • @frannybellotti4790
      @frannybellotti4790 4 роки тому +4

      I concur

    • @drmatacic
      @drmatacic 3 роки тому +5

      Also makes me miss my Dad.....

    • @lorigrimrs6367
      @lorigrimrs6367 3 роки тому +6

      Reminds me of my childhood with my late father. My dad and I were huge fans of the highway men. My favorite outlaws.

    • @82566
      @82566 2 роки тому +1

      Yes indeed !!

  • @stacynels4
    @stacynels4 2 роки тому +17

    This is History!!! Johnny Cash AND Waylon Jennings ❤!!!

    • @Randall-dg6wn
      @Randall-dg6wn Рік тому +1

      And forget a young
      Marty Stuart, several years
      before he would become a
      hit making artist himself.

  • @adamfindlay7091
    @adamfindlay7091 11 місяців тому +4

    Cash literally a diamond in the rough. Watching this I feel a lesson, and that one could see what he valued around him 247. I have what I require now to carry on.

  • @chief45kc2572
    @chief45kc2572 3 роки тому +37

    "Did you have snacks?" Classic.

  • @duessa8847
    @duessa8847 2 роки тому +5

    Christmas eve 2021. We need more Waylon and Johnny in this world

  • @Mojoe70
    @Mojoe70 2 роки тому +8

    Waylon was such a cool dude, hands down my all time favorite country singer.

  • @shannonelam6766
    @shannonelam6766 3 роки тому +20

    Two of the greatest singers in the world, and its sad knowing they are not with us anymore, and I’d bet they’re entertaining everyone up in heaven. I’m sure my mom and dad are enjoying their music and the pleasure of their company! R.I.P. Johnny and Waylon........

    • @phoinixrios9110
      @phoinixrios9110 Рік тому +2

      Got on to his one foot and never complained ,was down on his luck with nothing .a saint came along and got him out of bed and back singing ,his money situation improved ,what a man !!😀😀😀he survived.His lovely wife coaxed him to regain confidance. Taken to soon ,jhonny too. What a loss.poor kris Kristofferson loved and adored Johnny Cash😀I think he went to pieces at his death ,he missed these two highwaymen ,johnny and Waylon .Kris slowly backed away from his music,The word retire he did not use, not that I rec,all just a salute at end of his last show😭😭😭😭😭😭 we fans miss him please give us a life book on all of your travels ,escapades, ups downs, heartaches .mabey a few more new songs. Thank you Kris KRISTOFFERSON WILLY NELSON (still alive)WAYLON JENNINGS, and JOHNNY CASH gone,we wish you both to be in heaven happy ,singing, now all wanted posters taken down as JESUS wanted you both, now HE has you two,GOD BLESS, we love you, miss you , will never forget you.😭😭😞😞 .Hope to see you again in Heaven.xxxxxx😁😁😁

    • @lindamullins1446
      @lindamullins1446 Рік тому

      ​@@phoinixrios9110
      I think Kris deserves more attention I have old albums that are gold to me and Kris wrote a lot more songs than some people know. He is great

  • @ritagren2653
    @ritagren2653 6 місяців тому +1

    Here comes that rainbow again... some 40 years after Johnny visited Dave Letterman and sang it. Great TV video! Love seeiing and hearing them s today, Johnny, Waylon and Dave too!

  • @ryandawley6587
    @ryandawley6587 3 роки тому +119

    The difference in Waylon between the first appearance and the second is huge. Knowing what it feels like to be deep in the shit, desperate, denying it and out of control, and then to be sober, that feeling when you get your clarity and energy back is worth every pain you go through to get there.
    Also noticeable in Richard Pryor when he got sober in the 1980s.
    I'm not anti-drug, but I can say with authority that they can sneak up on you and become your life without notice.

    • @donnygoldsworthy3068
      @donnygoldsworthy3068 3 роки тому +17

      In 1988 I had the pleasure of introducing Waylon in Spokane Wa. ( I was the morning man d.j. ) His wife was there ,Jessi Colter , she sang her huge hit. "I'm not Lisa "My name is Julie ...
      Back stage ,hob nobbing , and I always got 8 by 10 s of every country star of that period .! So I put my arm around Waylon's wife. ,Getting ready for the pic ..
      I GOT A LOOK THAT WENT RIGHT THREW ME. FROM WAYLON !! DAMM
      NEVER WILL FORGET IT. ODD. ...THATS MY STORY. ABOUT THE MAN.
      DAN DAN

    • @shawnneice4322
      @shawnneice4322 2 роки тому +3

      Take over every aspect of your life.

    • @janierozmaryn97
      @janierozmaryn97 Рік тому +4

      You described being "deep in the shit" and all that goes with it, exactly how it is! Im so greatful to have all that far behind me.

    • @denniss2900
      @denniss2900 Рік тому +1

      So true man. Same with booze. Happy I’m starting to get my shit together!

    • @Lynn-td3ly
      @Lynn-td3ly 10 місяців тому +1

      Got that right! I was a 15 year heroin addict; now clean for 21 years! Wasn't easy! All I can say is God had me in His hand!

  • @tricky2055
    @tricky2055 4 роки тому +37

    I saw Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan at a concert they had together. First Willie played, then Bob played. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

    • @stevescuba1978
      @stevescuba1978 2 роки тому +3

      I saw bob Dylan open for Paul Simon, and between sets, they sang acoustic Johnny Cash songs. It was unreal!

  • @scottprice4813
    @scottprice4813 3 роки тому +9

    Part of an era that is gone. Performers like Johnny Cash were available to their fans in a way that you don't see anymore.

  • @patrickwalsh279
    @patrickwalsh279 4 роки тому +150

    These clips together are easily one of the very best things I've ever watched on UA-cam. Such character, such talent, such humanity.... "Ain't that just like a human? Here comes that rainbow again." Precisely.
    Miss these guys. Celebrate Willie and Kris while they're with us! Honky-Tonk Heroes and Highwaymen for sure.

    • @johnsennett1690
      @johnsennett1690 4 роки тому +2

      People are more likely to be medicine men than pills after those days of this man all I needed was my guitar a bit of luck aride to the little show bar and man one night in Nashville it was me brian barnett t bone darwood taylor in walked my biggest real live I con the man mr. Waylon Monday blues went away I'll be famed ya ,all waylon n t bone summons to play t bone had ben talking with Matt Andrew's production man at soundemporoum studios Nashville's famous studio I loved it man and he was so nice to me I'll never forget that night I am just now writing a song about that monday sad night and one star gave me a outlook to beat blues with one guitar

    • @dixieperigo1763
      @dixieperigo1763 4 роки тому

      @@johnsennett1690 zaa

    • @tammylorcher5169
      @tammylorcher5169 3 роки тому +1

      I've never heard that song. But it awesome

    • @raymccraine2449
      @raymccraine2449 2 роки тому +1

      I've always liked Waylon.

    • @moseymay1772
      @moseymay1772 Рік тому

      Yes, Kris 86 and Willie now 89 I believe. Loretta Lynn made it to 90, but it was still hard to let her go.

  • @barrydowda6961
    @barrydowda6961 3 роки тому +29

    Glad we have access to the legends of the past. I grew up listening to these guys and enjoy sharing the videos with my grandkids.

    • @christineadams1284
      @christineadams1284 2 роки тому

      Yes, keep these talented legends alive through your grandchildren. 🎸🎼🙏❤️