JERRY JEFF WALKER (Live) - CONTRARY TO ORDINARY (w/ lyrics)
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- LYRICS:
Well I never lived my life - through other people's eyes
Guess I've always been, ridin' through storms twice my size
I've always been a drifter - guess I always will
Be runnin' toward a sunset - far side of some hill
And a one-man band - and a one-man gypsy circus
Been finding every piece - of this puzzle - has a purpose
Drifting and dreaming - that must be my fate
To be grinning down my devils, Lord - Raising with aces and eights
And I was contrary to ordinary - even as a child
Fast freights made me wonder - Full moons drove me wild
And stories do come true - you live life in episodes
With one eye on the ladies, now - and one eye still on the road
So when I die I swear - don't put no tombstone on the grave
Just lift one high my friends - sail my ashes out on over the waves
Don't get no preaching down - just to tighten up the past
Gee, just tell 'em all I liked to live - I loved to sing, dance, and to laugh
And I was contrary to ordinary - even as a child
Fast freights made me wonder - Full moons drove me wild
And stories do come true - you live life in episodes
With one eye on the ladies, now - and one eye still on the road
With one eye on the ladies, now - And one eye's always on that open road
Reading these comments make me feel good. I'm glad the tune means something to you. This rendition by Jerry Jeff, of Contrary To Ordinary, is my favorite. I never thought the Austin Symphony would be playing my song. It was written in Houston/July-1976. billy jim baker, gatlinburgTn
Words don't have the capacity to convey how much these great lyrics mean to us sir! You left your mark for sure. You have my admiration and appreciation for this great work!
Love this song and one of my most favorites!
Just read about you …clown hall of fame and Jerry Jeff !
Never seen this album but read Jerry is dressed in full clown on the back cover !! Now I’ve got to see this
It's been my favorite since I was a kid. Not telling how old I am but, I don't remember the 60's lol
Dude, you wrote Jerry Jeff a fantastic song! Tip of the old Cowboy hat to you!
I'm dying of throat cancer like Jerry Jeff I pretty much live my life of that song thanks for writing it
Awe come on folks this may be the best song ever written and the performance was amazing:
The Jerry Jeff song I always most identified with. RIP.
Me too! Had some lyrics wrong until he died. RIP
Jerry Jeff would adjust the lyrics on stage just as all greats do
God bless the dude:)
RIP Mr. Walker. A true Texas legend.
Actually, he was a New Yorker.
Best song he ever recorded imo.
His moods reflected in his music. I set my playlists by his moods. The same tunes were so different with his moods. Human ❤
JUST 🏆OUTSTANDING…..RIP JJeff🌹🙏🎼🎸🎤💎
I love Jerry Jeff music. This is such a great song, I’m glad he covered it.
Thanks Billy Baker for writing it.
Probably one of the best Jerry Jeff songs that he put out in his prime.
Been listening to Jerry Jeff since mid 70s, as great as ever.
Loved this from the first time I heard it, can’t remember how long ago
Thank you so much, JJW - what a lovely time 💚
In my humble opinion, Jerry Jeff should be a household name. Up here in Canada there are some of us die hard fans, just not as many as I would like. You know, just to talk about the gorgeous music with someone..
Met Jerry Jeff at the Philadelphia folk festival many years ago. I was playing guitar and he was walking by, and we said Hey, Jerry Jeff and he gave us a big hello and a smile then tipped his hat and did a little dance to the song I was playing. We've got it all on film he hung out couple of minutes with us. I haven't seen the film for years my ex has it but I'll get a copy eventually. It was before he had the hit song so I'm guessing it was before 1970. It was a great moment. Mr. Bojangles himself danced for me. Thanks Jerry.
Yeah! Keep dancing Jerry, we love you...
Meant him in 1998 in Belize, he played in my hotel. Was still dancing and super cool.
Miss ya, Scamp!
this arrangement is particularly Wonderful, i repeat it over & over...
i was front row center for this performance @ austin city limits thanx to jjw wife susan.....the whole show was unforgettable!!! symphony,best lady singin' harmony i ever heard!!!
So on the broadcast they only gave him 1/2 the show. How long did he actually play?
I guess you didn't get an answer to your question. I want to know who Gonzo Dilla is? Whoever he is he was really lucky and I hope to hear back from him
One of the last songs played at my wife's funeral,Jerry Jeff is one of the best
Love Jerry Jeff Walker he is one of a kind and this is one of many favorites
RIP JERRY JEFF ♥️♥️💔💔💔💔
when he sings, he lives the song and beams it right into your brain so you know what he is talking about. not many can do that. maybe 10 in the whole world. no bullshit here. keep it up, jerry.
Pure country - at it’s finest
Jerry Jeff is so awesome! This is such a great song too!
Been chasing this one live for many years. He played this tonight at Gruene Hall. God bless you JJW. Thanks for the great memories.
when you listen to him and see him its like he is only singing to you. great entertainer. saw him at the exit in nashville years ago and marvelled. a real pro and delight. made me feel good and secure about a lot of things.
One eye on the ladies and one eye on the open road. Can you blame a guy?
Finding out that every piece of the puzzle has it's purpose. Beautiful!
I love you Jerry! Austin Rocks!
This will be played at my funeral, I'm sure of it
Ah, Jerry Jeff...so many folks have "never heard of him". Poor ppl missed out on one of the greatest music artists ever, imo. These lyrics are just...perfect. Had the pleasure of seeing him many times back in the day...even at small bars in my area. Best moment was standing next to his tall texas self at a bar just chatting with him...ok, maybe tmi but I was way younger and very thin...he gave me a hug and said (in that Texan drawl) "You're a wiry little thing, ain;t ya?" LOL and...swoon. Good man, great artist.
Most couldn't handle the magnificence of his music.
There are probably 5 great versions of this song: 1 by Billy Jim Baker who wrote it and the other 4 are JJW! Billy Jim, I hope you still get those checks for this great song!
I caught this show when it came out on Austin City Limits late 80s captured it on vhs one of my all time favorites followed by Lowden Wainwright 3 what a show
Hello, im doing some research and a proyect aboit the Texas 70s scene, do you have the vhs?
"I love to sing, dance and to laugh " that's Jerry Jeff:) !
"And stories do come true, if you just live life in episodes" ...It suddenly dawned on me what these words mean. If I look at one day last summer as one episode...the day when she phoned and told me what she felt about me...my story did come true. Today doesn't matter if I look at it that way :-)
Much love and Respect for this .
He's sooo cool!!!
Thanks,love this song,was next to last song played at my wife's funeral
I guess I always will.. Contrary to ordinary, evan as a child, full moon drove me wild.. life life in episodes.. One eye still on the road.. Been there and done all that!!
Nice song, V. Thanks for sharing....Mariska loves it....
Where else are you going to hear yodeling with an orchestra?
Billy's a good one! -- It sounds like you know "Elwood" personally. -- If so, let me know. -- He & Melissa are dear friends... In fact we spent a good part of last year together & he would play new songs for me the day he wrote them... He even wrote a few on my front porch. -- Great Talent!!!
Adios amigo....see you on the other side....
Never heard Jerry do this one before. it's quirky but cool. Well it's Jerry Jeff.
Quirky?????Go away Buddy!!!!!!!🤬
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Didn't Jerry Jeff work with Waylon and Willie and the boys at one time ;) I reckon so :)
named my motorcycle after this song
Do you have any more videos from this ACL show? been trying to find them for years
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@@luckysmusic3922 JJW was only 1/2 the show even though he had the mini orchestra? Pathetic
a one man gypsy circus full moon drove me wild
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hey,gonzo buddy 1 wtf!!!
Does anyone understand how lonely a life it would actually be to live like Jerry was proposing. Most would commit suicide.
robert nickel Not.
it takes a lot of beer and whiskey to counter that.
Not sure JJ was proposing anything , just living the only way he knew.
Thanks Jackie Jack. RIP