too bad he had to go to Europe to be recognized, we don't seem to be able to recognize real talent in north America, Willy was fighting cancer at this time, what a true performer, I am a real fan forever, RIP, see you on the other side my friend
Many years ago, in a small club in Monterey Ca. Willy and his band just knocked our socks off. For weeks afterward we collectively walked around town saying, "Where the hell are our socks?" I've seen many bands in my day; Stones, Springsteen, Mayall, and others. Nobody brought it like Willy.
Poor Willy was suffering at this time fighting off cancer, thus the morphine request. He was so so great. I pay tribute to him almost every night that I gig.
Jim DiBattista I'm not sure that's accurate. When this video was shot I believe the reason he is sitting and the reason for the pain is because he had a very bad car accident a few years earlier. He had come home to find his wife had hung herself and he had to cut her down. Interviews I've seen have him talking about how he went nuts that night and got in the car driving crazy and had a bad accident. He was severely injured and I recall the story being that he had a bad problem with one of his hips that needed surgery and disabled him to a large degree for several years while he recovered. He couldn't stand up while he performed, hence the seated position during this time and the need for pain meds. (although I'm not sure given his addiction issues in the past that he was allowed to medicate for the pain). My understanding is the poor guy was actually in a good deal of physical pain/discomfort when this was filmed (not to mention emotional pain). The cancer diagnosis came quite some time later and not long after he'd been diagnosed with either diabetes or Hepatitis, both of which he had. He went in for treatment of one of those conditions and learned he had the pancreatic cancer. I think it was only 6-8 months later that he passed in early August of 2009. He was an extraordinarily talented musician and incredibly gifted, but the story of his personal life is often a very very sad one. Sometimes it's kind of heart breaking to watch these videos. But we are lucky he left us with so much amazing music and I personally am glad he is now pain free in every way and at peace. Love him so much. Wish he was still here making music, but I think this World was more often than not just too much for Willy.
My personal theory is that people who have for years and years used junk, and morphine, painkillers, and methadone have messed up their body's natural pain killing process. The addict's endorphins don't distribute properly anymore, thus the need for pharmacological "help" in that department. Don't ask me where I came up with this theory...ahem
@@askthedogwalker1278 Love Willy his talent Soooooooooooooo much. I knew of some of his struggles but not of his wifes suicide... Thank you! Heart goes out to him XX ua-cam.com/video/6BN_I9ul-7k/v-deo.html
better late than never, for i never heard about willy till around 6 months ago, and fell in love with music and voice. may your songs bring more joy to many and hope you are resting in peace
He was an amazing talent, a great man...an indios, and his wonderful music made you walk on the wild side of the life...handsome guy, luckily i saw him in concert 3 or 4 times in Milan Italy...he is really loved here ..RIP Willy you are so missed!
...wie wunderbar, wie gut, wie überragend, das war Willy - er müsste wissen, wie sehr wir ihn alle lieben...hab viel Freude mit Joe Cocker und Amy im Himmel.....
I think his music was quite similar to that of Steve Van Zandt and I was a big fan of both of them back in the 1980s and saw them live in London and actually met Willy backstage and got his autograph
this was originally on the album CABRETTA, WHEN WILLY WAS YOUNG. I THINK HIS VOICE WAS BETTER ON THIS VERSION .FOR THE BLUESY SONGS LIFE'S PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS THE BLUES BECOMES EVEN MORE REAL.. LIKE THE BILLY JOE SHAVER SONG " THE REAL DEAL" THOSE YOUNG HOT SHOTS WILL NEVER HOW HE FEELS CAUSE HE'S THE REAL DEAL
claudiotheram I heard this song for the first time today and instantly fell in love with it. I told my mom it reminded me of Bruce's "City of Ruin", dont you think? Bruce should totally cover this!! he would 100% do it justice
ho pensato la stessa cosa anche io proprio con quella canzone, ma springsteen e deville hanno molte cose in comune, che non dipendono da loro quanto alle loro ispirazioni comuni, vedi tastiere e sax soprattutto
too bad he had to go to Europe to be recognized, we don't seem to be able to recognize real talent in north America, Willy was fighting cancer at this time, what a true performer, I am a real fan forever, RIP, see you on the other side my friend
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Er singt für die angelos und alle haben ihre Freude.
Many years ago, in a small club in Monterey Ca. Willy and his band just knocked our socks off. For weeks afterward we collectively walked around town saying, "Where the hell are our socks?" I've seen many bands in my day; Stones, Springsteen, Mayall, and others. Nobody brought it like Willy.
Poor Willy was suffering at this time fighting off cancer, thus the morphine request. He was so so great. I pay tribute to him almost every night that I gig.
Jim DiBattista I'm not sure that's accurate. When this video was shot I believe the reason he is sitting and the reason for the pain is because he had a very bad car accident a few years earlier. He had come home to find his wife had hung herself and he had to cut her down. Interviews I've seen have him talking about how he went nuts that night and got in the car driving crazy and had a bad accident. He was severely injured and I recall the story being that he had a bad problem with one of his hips that needed surgery and disabled him to a large degree for several years while he recovered. He couldn't stand up while he performed, hence the seated position during this time and the need for pain meds. (although I'm not sure given his addiction issues in the past that he was allowed to medicate for the pain). My understanding is the poor guy was actually in a good deal of physical pain/discomfort when this was filmed (not to mention emotional pain). The cancer diagnosis came quite some time later and not long after he'd been diagnosed with either diabetes or Hepatitis, both of which he had. He went in for treatment of one of those conditions and learned he had the pancreatic cancer. I think it was only 6-8 months later that he passed in early August of 2009. He was an extraordinarily talented musician and incredibly gifted, but the story of his personal life is often a very very sad one. Sometimes it's kind of heart breaking to watch these videos. But we are lucky he left us with so much amazing music and I personally am glad he is now pain free in every way and at peace. Love him so much. Wish he was still here making music, but I think this World was more often than not just too much for Willy.
My personal theory is that people who have for years and years used junk, and morphine, painkillers, and methadone have messed up their body's natural pain killing process. The addict's endorphins don't distribute properly anymore, thus the need for pharmacological "help" in that department. Don't ask me where I came up with this theory...ahem
AskTheDogWalker that story is totally correct
@@askthedogwalker1278 Love Willy his talent Soooooooooooooo much. I knew of some of his struggles but not of his wifes suicide... Thank you! Heart goes out to him XX ua-cam.com/video/6BN_I9ul-7k/v-deo.html
@@askthedogwalker1278 you're totaly right..that's the correct story
Danke für Deine Stimme Songs!!!!
I miss you friend, with the passion ,your voice and the lovely songs.
He’s dead all these years and no other has replaced him - voice, band, soul and music. Miss him being alive. ❤️🙏🏼
Besser geht nicht, grossartig !
This is ART. It ripped a hole in my soul, then repaired it.
Thank you, Agnes!
You’re welcome!
You're welcome Gus, I'm glad you like it; it's one of my favorite songs of Willy DeVille.
better late than never, for i never heard about willy till around 6 months ago, and fell in love with music and voice. may your songs bring more joy to many and hope you are resting in peace
WIlly war von einer einzigartigen Aura umgeben! Seine Konzerte vermisse ich!
How can anyone dislike this. Absolutely heartfelt performance.
Great singer and musician. Forever an my 💖🌹
Grande pezzo ti prende il cuore e l'anima Willy de Willy grande artista
Artista carismatico purtroppo se ne andato via presto ma ha lasciato in eredità musica eccellente ❤
So greateful, i had enjoyed him life in Hamburg. I love him still. He is my favourit. rip Willy
Brilliant!!!,
Sono più di 20 anni che lo ascolto ❤
Top performance great artists
You are a sunshine in my heart........
He was an amazing talent, a great man...an indios, and his wonderful music made you walk on the wild side of the life...handsome guy, luckily i saw him in concert 3 or 4 times in Milan Italy...he is really loved here ..RIP Willy you are so missed!
Der beste ❤❤❤
Absolut...EINMALIG !
A great bunch of musicians! And I love his backup singers.
...wie wunderbar, wie gut, wie überragend, das war Willy - er müsste wissen, wie sehr wir ihn alle lieben...hab viel Freude mit Joe Cocker und Amy im Himmel.....
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Beatiful, beatiful. Thanks you
Alles Gute Willy zum 74. (25.08.24) R.P.I ❤
Nuevamente estoy escuchando a este fenomenal músico e intérprete. Me quedo pegada, ES MÚSICA.
Hänge schon 30 Jahre fest und das sehr gerne❤😊 !
Simply the best
Hervorragender Künstler👍♥️,den ich schon seit vielen Jahren,immer wieder gerne höre.
great willy 💔 great band, great "girls" ❣
OH Willy.. Brillant Brillant brillante, brillante interpretación como solo tú sabes hacerlo...❤️🌹
I think his music was quite similar to that of Steve Van Zandt and I was a big fan of both of them back in the 1980s and saw them live in London and actually met Willy backstage and got his autograph
I love Him 😊
Thank you Willy.A Stellar Performance.From Australia.
Que grande Willy.
DEP. tronco!
Been listening since I was a teenager, still listening at 63...
Me to he was and still great love the many skin stills crawls
Mean that my skin crawls
I always thought: "This song would be a perfect song for Bruce Springsteen & the E Street band in a tribute to Willy Deville"
Awesome! R.I.P., Willy.
Een van de mooiste uitvoeringen met geweldige muziek en een prachtig verhaal.
This is amazing! Damnit Willy!
So great! I never tire of listening to Willy. Thanks for posting all these great vids!
UN MITO
Inconmensurable : enorme, que por su gran magnitud no se puede medir. ( DLE )
Great song!...THANKS WILLY.
Better late than never I discovered Willy from Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. Wish I'd seen him live
You have a very fine taste, Susan
Un vrai bonheur ❤
Magnificent comeback
FENOMENAL!!!!! EXCELENTE!!!! MUY REBUENO!!!!
Amazing!
no words. i miss Willie. RIP
Soooo good❤️
Thank you for this video! Never forget Willy!
Wow ♥️
Hermoso tema del genio
amazing
Great performance---Got into Willy's music about 25 years ago---
Makes me cry
Muy bueno
Brilliance
unforgettable Willie ...
Thanks for sharing !
Wonderful, awesome!!
love you Boys ...... xoxox
Belles femmes et voix aussi.2soeurs
this was originally on the album CABRETTA, WHEN WILLY WAS YOUNG.
I THINK HIS VOICE WAS BETTER ON THIS VERSION .FOR THE BLUESY SONGS
LIFE'S PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS THE BLUES BECOMES EVEN MORE REAL.. LIKE THE BILLY JOE SHAVER SONG " THE REAL DEAL" THOSE YOUNG
HOT SHOTS WILL NEVER HOW HE FEELS CAUSE HE'S THE REAL DEAL
Great backround singer and to his left, has a cute face😊
We can`t do without you
que gran interpretación en directo de esta fantástica canción. R.I.P
claudiotheram I heard this song for the first time today and instantly fell in love with it. I told my mom it reminded me of Bruce's "City of Ruin", dont you think? Bruce should totally cover this!! he would 100% do it justice
ho pensato la stessa cosa anche io proprio con quella canzone, ma springsteen e deville hanno molte cose in comune, che non dipendono da loro quanto alle loro ispirazioni comuni, vedi tastiere e sax soprattutto
e questa conazone inoltre è molto più vecchia di My city of ruins,
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tijdloos mooi..
I enjoyed the song. Too bad the audio was slightly out of synch with the video when the singing began.
sexiest song on the planet ,the galaxy and the fuckin universe
So damn beautyful!!! Loooove it! Thank you!
I am glad you post this song, thank you.
Er war mein adsoluter lieBlings Sänger
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Does anyone know where this venue was as I am trying to track down other songs he did the same night hey Joe and Spanish stroll
I think it was in Paradiso Amsterdam
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are you doing? Agnes.
o.k.