I met Johnny about 6 years ago. He was coming out of the Padre Hotel in Bakersfield, CA. I was coming out of a coffee shop next door. I recognized him and told him I was a fan. He embraced me. He is an underrated country legend.
@@NoName-vj5rs We are working on that! Please go the Facebook page : Johnny Rodriguez CMA Hall of Fame Campaign and leave a message AND write a letter to the CMA nominating him
Johnny Rodriguez and Gene Watson should be in the Hall Of Fame. There music is what country music is about. They are Icons in country music. What a shame.
They are both incredible and I’ve only heard their music for a couple of years, as I never followed country , but now I hear them on Willy’s Roadhouse on Sirius radio.
Yes, he has so much soul in his singing. He FEELS it, he instinctively knows what the song is about and gives it his all. He is special.@@johnjohnson2855
This song came out around 1974 or 1975, and I remember it so well. I had just been given my Dear John letter and verbal "hit the road" news from the only girl in my entire life who I loved with the deepest and greatest degree of passion and who I wanted more than anything to spend the rest of my life with. The words in this song hit such a true note with my memories of that relationship, even though that was now 48 years ago. Johnny Rodriguez had a string of really fantastic, great old-style C&W music hits during those years and I own nearly all of the LPs he put out during those early years of his career.
Every song that J R sings is gold to my ears By far a great country singer One of Country music's most underrated singers This is not only my favorite song but my favorite performance! This masterpiece with such ease I was transferred beautiful song lovely song love it great song I love that song so much I love Johnny Rodriguez so much he has a beautiful and lovely voice 🎤🎤🎸💯💯💯💯💯💯😻😻😻😻😻😻🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍😍😍🎵🎶🎼🔥🦊😘😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💘💘💘💘💘💘❣️💛💓💗♥️💞💕❤️🧡💜💚💙💖
He IS simply the best. I don't know how I missed him all these years, until about 2 months ago. Then again, I am almost tormented by his singing, it's that good. He's grabbed me by my heart strings, for sure.
My brother-in-law and Johnny are very close friends, they met years ago at Garner state park and they still return there for a old times sake. He is one of the best country singers of all time.
This is not only my favorite song but my favorite performance! He sat there, played that guitar, and sung this masterpiece with such ease, I was transfixed. Done before the days of auto-tune, and performed before a live audience, he gave an absolutely flawless performance. His voice was smoother than silk; the tone, the timing, the feeling, the soul touching ability he possessed leaves me in awe. His voice is truly a beautifull God given instrument. I can't tell you how many times I have watched this and savored every perfect note. I even copied it to disc instead of the one he released. Not that that one isn't good, but there's something special about this one. Thank you so much for sharing this!
+CrazyGracie07 ---You said everything about this performance of JohnnyR! That voice just melts me! That song will rip your heart out! Could you send me this video so I could save it and watch it anytime I want?
@@helenlewis3708 No the great Mickey Newbury wrote it and most of the songs he wrote you could make a film about them. Check out San Francisco Mabel Joy. Pure Newbury.
Yes, he sings with tremendous feelings. Better than most. And yes, it does tear your heart out and the tears start for me. He must be an incredibly sensitive man, otherwise, he couldn't execute the song the way he does. Love it.
I loved this song the first time I heard it on the radio 40 years ago. Incredible song from the great song writer Mickey Newbury tried by a few but never found it's feet until Johnny Rodriguez got a hold of it and made it his own and ran it all the way to #2 in 1976. Johnny R. is one of the great song stylists of all time! This is a classic performance, a treat to watch and to listen to.
Agree, I can listen to it non-stop. What a masterful singer, a soul singer. And the material was meant to be sung the way Johnny delivers it. And his rendition of I May Fall Again is incredibly beautiful. And I love the addition of Spanish. Someone said he is so sexy - you got that right. And in his 70's now, he is gorgeous, at least till a few years ago. A treasure.@@cheryllebleu674
I lost my soulmate in 2008 and every day I love Johnny and this song so much I listen over and over cause I could not say goodbye to him. Thank you with all my heart for this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’ve been a country music fan most of my life. Growing up, I remember hearing all the “regulars” but never heard Johnny Rodriguez!! Now, I’ve played his songs over and over and over! To me, he’s the epitome of country music singers...the whole package. THE BEST!! Thank you, Jesus, for blessing me with this gift. Thank you, Johnny, for sharing your gift with the world.
Same here. In the 70s, my local country radio station played a lot of Willie, Waylon, Glen, Loretta, Dolly, Merle, Tammy, Ronnie, and Charley. I just don’t recall hearing anything from JR until recently. But now that I’ve heard him, I can see I was missing out on some fine singing.
I had the pleasure of seeing Johnny live in 76, at a free out door concert in Denver Colorado,he was hours late as the tour bus had broken down I was 14 Years old.he kissed my older sisters hand and she fainted didn't wash her hand for a week lol....
I just saw Johnny about 3 weeks ago in Cameron, Texas. He was so good. His live performances are extraordinary. He sounds like he does on the records. If you ever have a chance to see him? Go!!!!!
This is one of my favorite country songs. I think it rivals "he stopped loving her today" Newburys writing is superb and Johnnys performance is unmatched. I particularly love this version.
No autotune, no fireworks, no cliché references to pickups, riverbanks and mud, the brand of liquor or beer he's drinking, the moonlight, or the girl by his side... Just a heartfelt ballad of a man missing the love of his life who's moved on while he still struggles... CLASSIC!!!
I remember my older sister took me to a small place in Denver to see him, I think I was maybe 17 years old but i remember looking up at him on the stage and I was like two feet away and thinking wow he’s so handsome. Still love his music. Incredibly talented man. Doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Beautiful voice. Still listen Johnny R!!
I loved Johnny's version of this song when I first heard it , I wish the original albums were still available. He sang this song better than anyone , this is the definitive version.
What a tragedy for country music that Johnny Rodriguez along with Gene Watson are not in the country music hall of fame. They are long overdue for this award.
That was one of the best live performances i have ever heard. " We believe in happy endings " is equally good. Johnny always has the look of boyish innocence about him.
Many people have commented that for some reason, they didn't know about Johnny R. till recently. I am one of them. He is sensational, simply the best. In my books, it's Johnny R., Marty Robbins and Merle Haggard, the tops. But, if I HAD to pick, it would be JR and MR, as much as I love Merle Haggard, Johnny's feelings in these songs is the same as Marty Robbins. Both can make you cry and both did. I cannot get enough of this man, every day I play him over and over and yes, I do have a life. I'm a writer myself, of music and a musical comedy and a dramatic play but I must have my fix of JR every morning. All that said, I am heartbroken at where he is now. Yes, I've shed many tears over it. Last night I saw a recent video of him at some event. I wanted to hold him, say, what happened? A person has to be in emotional pain to drink and drug like this. I see a wedding band on him. Good. Someone is taking care of him, thank God. And Johnny, you have a fan like no other in me. I've listened to country all my life. You are sensational. Thank you for the pleasure you have given me. I know your millions of fans have the same sentiments.
I have listened to many covers of this song, even the song writer's cut, Johnny's version does the most justice to this amazing song!!! Many thanks to this posting!!!
This is country music at its best.I heard Johnny sing back in 1973, song, Pass Me By Of You're Only Passing Through would be a great song for him. His voice rivals Kim Reeves. Thanks for making this music available so everyone can listen to it.
Keep coming back to this clip. Wonderful song sung with heartfelt emotion, touching that lost love place we all carry, dimmed a little by time but certainly not gone. Johnny Rodriguez has sung this same emotion with many of his songs; just something about his voice, perhaps even more so when he sings in Spanish. The tears fall, I can’t stop them, the connection to the lyrics, melody, Johnny’s voice…it’s all a direct shot to the heart.
Exactly. Rips my heart out. I can't believe what a singer he is, what a voice and more than that, he KNOWS how to convey the meaning/emotions of the song. That's what it's all about. I run out of words to describe how unbelievably talented he is, what pleasure I get listening to him.
Such a great job Johnny. I wish I could have been lucky enough to have shook your hand when you were in Concert at The Ranch in Midland Texas. You are my favorite.❤❤❤
smchinkie Wow, bummer, but at least you got to see him I never will, here in N. Minn. Anyway, from the videos I've seen, he still rocks out beautifully!
randikash his shows are awesome. Still sounds great. Mostly in Texas but he did have a show in Wisconsin in December. Catch him if you can..well worth it. :)
I saw Johnny about 3 times back in the 70s in Indiana. But where I saw him and a lot of other country stars burned down in 2009. He doesn't play any where close enough for me to go see him now. I am really not able enough to travel to TX. You are very lucky..I would love to see him..
One of country music's most underrated singers.
Yep, right along with Sturgill Simpson.
I met Johnny about 6 years ago. He was coming out of the Padre Hotel in Bakersfield, CA. I was coming out of a coffee shop next door. I recognized him and told him I was a fan. He embraced me. He is an underrated country legend.
Every song that JR sings is gold to my ears. By far a great real country singer.
Right up there with Merle and the best of them.
One of the most underrated singer in my lifetime all he sings is pure gold ❤❤😂
Johnny Rodriguez is one of the best singers ever, why isn't he on the hall of fame?
I agree why isn't he in the hall of fame?!!!
Agreed
@@NoName-vj5rs We are working on that! Please go the Facebook page : Johnny Rodriguez CMA Hall of Fame Campaign and leave a message AND write a letter to the CMA nominating him
He is not in the Hall of fame because of the KKK mentality that still exist in some people even though they are not official members????
he needs to be in
Johnny Rodriguez and Gene Watson should be in the Hall Of Fame. There music is what country music is about. They are Icons in country music. What a shame.
Tommy Herbert no doubt
Steve Wariner too
They are both incredible and I’ve only heard their music for a couple of years, as I never followed country , but now I hear them on Willy’s Roadhouse on Sirius radio.
Mel street to.
I agree with you completely. Great singers, both of them..
There is something about this man that has always touched my soul , his music has always gotten to me
Maybe has something to do with that cute face!! 😄😄😉
I agree with you. He’s so wonderful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Singing from the soul!!!
Great voice
Yes, he has so much soul in his singing. He FEELS it, he instinctively knows what the song is about and gives it his all. He is special.@@johnjohnson2855
His 1st 11 songs were #1 hits....how can some many people not know of this awesome talent....
This song came out around 1974 or 1975, and I remember it so well. I had just been given my Dear John letter and verbal "hit the road" news from the only girl in my entire life who I loved with the deepest and greatest degree of passion and who I wanted more than anything to spend the rest of my life with.
The words in this song hit such a true note with my memories of that relationship, even though that was now 48 years ago. Johnny Rodriguez had a string of really fantastic, great old-style C&W music hits during those years and I own nearly all of the LPs he put out during those early years of his career.
I feel u..it hurts..but..keep movin on..Thank u for sharing ur words
I miss real country music and I miss the good ole days when this was released.
He is what country music is supposed to be
miss it terribly...love all of the old classics
Damn!! That's country folks!
Feeling like listening to country....real country music
Every song that J R sings is gold to my ears By far a great country singer One of Country music's most underrated singers This is not only my favorite song but my favorite performance! This masterpiece with such ease I was transferred beautiful song lovely song love it great song I love that song so much I love Johnny Rodriguez so much he has a beautiful and lovely voice 🎤🎤🎸💯💯💯💯💯💯😻😻😻😻😻😻🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍😍😍🎵🎶🎼🔥🦊😘😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💘💘💘💘💘💘❣️💛💓💗♥️💞💕❤️🧡💜💚💙💖
Johnny R has the perfect Country Voice....smooth as silk & a whole lotta’ feelin’ 🥴
Does anyone who heard Johnny Rodriguez in his early years or currently not love his singing? A rare talent!
From the minute I heard him in the 70's I was hooked !! I "Love" all his songs!
No autotune? No hip hop beats? How is this country? 😂
Johnny sang his ass off! One of the very best. Hall of Fame can suck it.
He IS simply the best. I don't know how I missed him all these years, until about 2 months ago. Then again, I am almost tormented by his singing, it's that good. He's grabbed me by my heart strings, for sure.
Love all his songs. He makes me melt away
One of the Greatest singers of our time.
I agree with you...Love Johnny. Seen him in concert 3 times back in the 70s. Had my pic taken with him once. He was real nice & friendly too...
My brother-in-law and Johnny are very close friends, they met years ago at Garner state park and they still return there for a old times sake. He is one of the best country singers of all time.
This is not only my favorite song but my favorite performance! He sat there, played that guitar, and sung this masterpiece with such ease, I was transfixed. Done before the days of auto-tune, and performed before a live audience, he gave an absolutely flawless performance. His voice was smoother than silk; the tone, the timing, the feeling, the soul touching ability he possessed leaves me in awe. His voice is truly a beautifull God given instrument. I can't tell you how many times I have watched this and savored every perfect note. I even copied it to disc instead of the one he released. Not that that one isn't good, but there's something special about this one. Thank you so much for sharing this!
+CrazyGracie07 ---You said everything about this performance of JohnnyR! That voice just melts me! That song will rip your heart out! Could you send me this video so I could save it and watch it anytime I want?
CrazyGracie07, you sure said it all,and said the absolute gospel truth! He is one of the very best! Ihave adored this man and his singing since day1
I couldn't say this half as well. Thanks for expressing this so well.
I can't agree more. I, too, have watched this more times than I can remember. This is the first one I search for everytime I turn on itunes. Love JR!
I don't think we truly appreciated how good we had it back then when it came to music. This performance was PERFECT!
What a soft silky voice. Thank you.
He can tear your heart out listening to this song. Love it!
I think Jenne steely wrote this song
He can also make you fall in love with him when he sings it!!! 😉
@@helenlewis3708 No the great Mickey Newbury wrote it and most of the songs he wrote you could make a film about them. Check out San Francisco Mabel Joy. Pure Newbury.
@@seanduffy4935 I remember Mabel Joy, sung by John Denver. It is heartbreaking.
@@sharcrum I got so danged tired of the girls in the 70's with this stuff, haha
He has an awesome voice and makes you feel what he is singing.
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Yes, he sings with tremendous feelings. Better than most. And yes, it does tear your heart out and the tears start for me. He must be an incredibly sensitive man, otherwise, he couldn't execute the song the way he does. Love it.
This is True Country Music.
I loved this song the first time I heard it on the radio 40 years ago. Incredible song from the great song writer Mickey Newbury tried by a few but never found it's feet until Johnny Rodriguez got a hold of it and made it his own and ran it all the way to #2 in 1976. Johnny R. is one of the great song stylists of all time! This is a classic performance, a treat to watch and to listen to.
The best of his performances, in my opinion. Such soul and feeling in the song and in his voice.
Always glad to hear people brag on Johnny
Agree, I can listen to it non-stop. What a masterful singer, a soul singer. And the material was meant to be sung the way Johnny delivers it. And his rendition of I May Fall Again is incredibly beautiful. And I love the addition of Spanish. Someone said he is so sexy - you got that right. And in his 70's now, he is gorgeous, at least till a few years ago. A treasure.@@cheryllebleu674
I lost my soulmate in 2008 and every day I love Johnny and this song so much
I listen over and over cause I could not say goodbye to him. Thank you with all my heart for this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’ve been a country music fan most of my life. Growing up, I remember hearing all the “regulars” but never heard Johnny Rodriguez!! Now, I’ve played his songs over and over and over! To me, he’s the epitome of country music singers...the whole package. THE BEST!! Thank you, Jesus, for blessing me with this gift. Thank you, Johnny, for sharing your gift with the world.
Same here. In the 70s, my local country radio station played a lot of Willie, Waylon, Glen, Loretta, Dolly, Merle, Tammy, Ronnie, and Charley. I just don’t recall hearing anything from JR until recently. But now that I’ve heard him, I can see I was missing out on some fine singing.
Never heard of this singer but I can’t get enough of his songs…lyrics are real country….sad
This singer should have received the accolades he deserves just the best in 2023
His voice is as smooth as satin.
I've watched this video a hundred times, I marvel in how Johnny sings this song, he is 100% into it! Gawd...he is so handsome!
It IS perfect. Perfect song, perfect performance. Not one thing about it that isn't perfection.
I had the pleasure of seeing Johnny live in 76, at a free out door concert in Denver Colorado,he was hours late as the tour bus had broken down I was 14 Years old.he kissed my older sisters hand and she fainted didn't wash her hand for a week lol....
Noe that's some good country music!
Irene Camarena
That’s awesome
now thats real country not what they country today
One of the greatest country singers of all time. His voice is so smooth and soft.
Perfect performance.
I just found my new JR song. The man had pipes. HOF pipes. Johnny if your out there. Thank you for country songs. I can sing along too. Shawn.
One of the best singers of all times from the heart
He truly was one of a kind...love him !!!
Still touring.
I just saw Johnny about 3 weeks ago in Cameron, Texas. He was so good. His live performances are extraordinary. He sounds like he does on the records. If you ever have a chance to see him? Go!!!!!
Beautiful man with a beautiful voice. Pure talent
Such a soulful performance. The best version of this song I have ever heard. Thanks JR!
I love this songs so much..thanks for posting..
This is a very underrated over the top country song thank you JR for all the wonderful songs you sing❤❤❤❤❤
This is one of my favorite country songs. I think it rivals "he stopped loving her today" Newburys writing is superb and Johnnys performance is unmatched. I particularly love this version.
Mickey's version is good too
It has become among my top favorites. What a flawless performance. Just unbelievable.
Yes, it is. Gave me the chills.@@emilyriley9385
It never ceases to amaze me how people can give thumbs down to awesome performances. They just seem to enjoy being negative
they just dont get good country music
No one with a voice like Johnny. What a performance thanks for the videos
Great song by one of the best country singers.
My all time favorite JR song!
Cant stop watching this..its truly mesmerizing.
No autotune, no fireworks, no cliché references to pickups, riverbanks and mud, the brand of liquor or beer he's drinking, the moonlight, or the girl by his side... Just a heartfelt ballad of a man missing the love of his life who's moved on while he still struggles... CLASSIC!!!
got to be the best song I ever heard
His voice matched how good looking he was. When I was a teenager in the late 70's I wished he was my boyfriend 😂
'70s
Gracie here in 2023 I could not agree with you more ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
His singing warms my heart, no matter what the song.
Love all of his music.
I remember my older sister took me to a small place in Denver to see him, I think I was maybe 17 years old but i remember looking up at him on the stage and I was like two feet away and thinking wow he’s so handsome. Still love his music. Incredibly talented man. Doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Beautiful voice. Still listen Johnny R!!
truly handsome...truly talented...he sang right in the ol country "pocket"... excellent
Love Johnny R. Talented dude, for sure.
Beautiful Country Music!!! Known of him since the 70's
This song tugs at your heart! Johnny’s amazing.
The best!! What a good song.
Still love Johnny R., he is number one with me.
He is a Legend! The very best!
This is such a beautiful song, and hesan amazing singer. I would love to see him perform.
GORGEOUS RENDITION 💓!!!!!
He is touring again. Hearing this live will give you chills. His voice is still perfect and he is such a sweet man.
This guy is so talented! I could listen to him all night! Thanks for sharing with us!
he did this so well
Thanks so much for posting this,Johnny is a one of a kind jewel..
Hag, Rodriguez and Gene Watson - listened to them for over thirty years and will for the next thirty. Marty too! Country classics great every day.
Agree, three extra ordinary singers.
Still love this song! ❤️
The definitive cover of this song bar none...what a stunning live performance from Johnny!
Every time I hear him sing it makes me smile
Always my favorite artist!
A story I heard was if Johnny had not stole that goat he would not have been discovered. Johnny you are a great singer
Charles Bennett I think that goat they ate only helped him be discovered. Love his voice.
Gail Lilley Johnny is a great singer one of the best
JR is one of the best country music singer i have seen in my life. i love his music
Totally at ease..Flawless performance..The most underrated singer of his generation
What a voice....even his heart melting songs make me smile....no other even holds a candle in my opinion.
Love Johnny Rodriquez. When you're in a melancholy mood, he makes you cry.
Sweet music for real.
Thanks for sharing, he is still the greatest. Really miss the music of his era, the music today is no longer country.
That is so beautiful love Johnny's music he is missed by me
Great song and performance..
Johnny R. voice is hypnotic. Have always loved liistening to him.
Hypnotic is the exact word to describe Johnny's voice.
A bell couldn't be truer than this mans voice
Just pure talent ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I loved Johnny's version of this song when I first heard it , I wish the original albums were still available.
He sang this song better than anyone , this is the definitive version.
I'm 82 year@ still love every song he ever sang he is am
What a tragedy for country music that Johnny Rodriguez along with Gene Watson are not in the country music hall of fame. They are long overdue for this award.
That was one of the best live performances i have ever heard. " We believe in happy endings " is equally good. Johnny always has the look of boyish innocence about him.
Many people have commented that for some reason, they didn't know about Johnny R. till recently. I am one of them. He is sensational, simply the best. In my books, it's Johnny R., Marty Robbins and Merle Haggard, the tops. But, if I HAD to pick, it would be JR and MR, as much as I love Merle Haggard, Johnny's feelings in these songs is the same as Marty Robbins. Both can make you cry and both did. I cannot get enough of this man, every day I play him over and over and yes, I do have a life. I'm a writer myself, of music and a musical comedy and a dramatic play but I must have my fix of JR every morning. All that said, I am heartbroken at where he is now. Yes, I've shed many tears over it. Last night I saw a recent video of him at some event. I wanted to hold him, say, what happened? A person has to be in emotional pain to drink and drug like this. I see a wedding band on him. Good. Someone is taking care of him, thank God. And Johnny, you have a fan like no other in me. I've listened to country all my life. You are sensational. Thank you for the pleasure you have given me. I know your millions of fans have the same sentiments.
I have listened to many covers of this song, even the song writer's cut, Johnny's version does the most justice to this amazing song!!! Many thanks to this posting!!!
This is country music at its best.I heard Johnny sing back in 1973, song, Pass Me By Of You're Only Passing Through would be a great song for him. His voice rivals Kim Reeves. Thanks for making this music available so everyone can listen to it.
Been around long enough to have heard many singers but I must say he is the best. Thanks for these great videos!
He has an awesome voice and makes you feel what he is singing. 🎸 🎸Britchie
Keep coming back to this clip. Wonderful song sung with heartfelt emotion, touching that lost love place we all carry, dimmed a little by time but certainly not gone. Johnny Rodriguez has sung this same emotion with many of his songs; just something about his voice, perhaps even more so when he sings in Spanish. The tears fall, I can’t stop them, the connection to the lyrics, melody, Johnny’s voice…it’s all a direct shot to the heart.
Exactly. Rips my heart out. I can't believe what a singer he is, what a voice and more than that, he KNOWS how to convey the meaning/emotions of the song. That's what it's all about. I run out of words to describe how unbelievably talented he is, what pleasure I get listening to him.
Such a great job Johnny. I wish I could have been lucky enough to have shook your hand when you were in Concert at The Ranch in Midland Texas. You are my favorite.❤❤❤
I've always adored & Loved you Johnny Rodriguez & your beautiful music 💞💗💖 God Love you Angel baby 💌😌🙏
My mother met him on the River walk in San Antonio. They shared some popcorn and talked for awhile. Very nice man!
I could still sit and listen to him all day!!! He sang with such emotion and made you believe every word. I love him so much!!!!
Loved his music in the 70's and love it now in 2014. Take care of yourself Johnny. From the Garza's in Dallas.
A beautiful voice.
Have loved Johnny since the 70's. Am going to see him 8/23/14 at Liberty Opry House. So excited.
***** show was very good but I was hoping to get an autograph and he did not do meet/greet. Bummed.
smchinkie Wow, bummer, but at least you got to see him I never will, here in N. Minn. Anyway, from the videos I've seen, he still rocks out beautifully!
randikash his shows are awesome. Still sounds great. Mostly in Texas but he did have a show in Wisconsin in December. Catch him if you can..well worth it. :)
I saw Johnny about 3 times back in the 70s in Indiana. But where I saw him and a lot of other country stars burned down in 2009. He doesn't play any where close enough for me to go see him now. I am really not able enough to travel to TX. You are very lucky..I would love to see him..
There are a lot of country singers who are more famous but none better than Johnny. Many a day I’ve listened to him hours at a time.