Doug Kershaw - Louisiana Man (live TV 1970)

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • Courtesy of the Clark Santee archives, here's the one and only Doug Kershaw and his great song Louisiana Man. Steeped in Cajun music, Doug Kershaw started outplaying with his brothers before going solo, and by the time of this performance his extensive career garnered the attention of fans and fellow artists alike, with appearances at the Newport Folk Festival and the televised Johnny Cash show.

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  • @davidmills8000
    @davidmills8000 Місяць тому +11

    True Louisiana sound from the finest virtuoso fiddler. Laissez bon temp roulet!!

  • @dellbecker-sagebiel8677
    @dellbecker-sagebiel8677 Місяць тому +10

    I've been blessed to call this man my friend of over thirty five years. Took some younger females to see him when he was in Texas few years back cause they had no idea what fiddle music was. After the show I introduced them to him and they were amazed at how friendly and down to earth such a star could be. He was, is, and will always be a very special person in my life that has taught me so much. May his music live on for years to come. Hope to see you again soon.

    • @user-qx3we1mk5m
      @user-qx3we1mk5m 21 день тому +1

      is he doing okay? he's gotta be hitting 90 soon

    • @arnoldblashak171
      @arnoldblashak171 20 днів тому +1

      Glad everything worked out real nice like that😎👍

    • @arnoldblashak171
      @arnoldblashak171 20 днів тому +1

      ​@@user-qx3we1mk5moh God bless him well he knows where he's going

  • @DRAGONSLAYER1220
    @DRAGONSLAYER1220 2 місяці тому +5

    The "Ragin' Cajun"!

  • @charlesjenkins615
    @charlesjenkins615 Місяць тому +7

    As a old trapper I couldn't get anuff of that song still love it
    Today not many songs for a
    Trapper to relate to but this one
    Delivers 😁👍👏👏

  • @TheOriginalRick
    @TheOriginalRick 6 місяців тому +14

    It's hard to find a country singer who hasn't covered this song. It's one of the most respected and loved songs in that community, and rightfully so.

  • @maxinerose790
    @maxinerose790 4 місяці тому +9

    I was so blessed to meet Doug Kershaw in a Long's Drug Store in Greeley CO... and he was so sweet. I told him I loved his music... and it was just a very special memory!

    • @arnoldblashak171
      @arnoldblashak171 20 днів тому +1

      Oh yeah you sure was I sure would have liked to meet the man myself

    • @arnoldblashak171
      @arnoldblashak171 20 днів тому

      you sure we're blessed

  • @vwhuggerII
    @vwhuggerII 3 місяці тому +6

    I saw him play this song on tv long ago and he really got into it, kicking his heels up, jumping around.

    • @arnoldblashak171
      @arnoldblashak171 20 днів тому

      So where was that????????

    • @vwhuggerII
      @vwhuggerII 19 днів тому +1

      @@arnoldblashak171 I can't remember what TV show it was but it was probably 1970 when I saw him. Maybe it was the Johnny Cash show as mentioned above but I do remember him kicking his heels up dancing. Quite entertaining.

  • @roberthanson7528
    @roberthanson7528 4 місяці тому +7

    Pure Gold!!!!

  • @Mftjan2000
    @Mftjan2000 4 місяці тому +5

    More than 50 years ago. Wow. I like the slower, clearer singing, too. He's just magic.

  • @deniswhitburn2626
    @deniswhitburn2626 7 місяців тому +12

    Visiting Nashville the first time in '73 dropped into a bar late one night, only a few customers, one of whom was Doug Kershaw sitting alone at a table over a drink.... so happened he recorded a song , Rock & Roll I Gave You The Best Years of My Life by Kevin Johnson through Tree Music, Nashville, Kevin on a label I was forming, this to be his first release... I ambled over explained my connection, a big smile and an invination to join him taken and an enjoyable hour or so following on shared music favourites many of whom were his buddies, Waylon, Willies, Cash, Leon Russell... one of the friendliest people I've had the fortune to meet over time, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kinky Friedman included...

    • @joymayo8704
      @joymayo8704 7 місяців тому +1

      He and his brother rusty came to Nashville in 1960 promoting this song😊❤😊❤😊❤

  • @MrGm9018
    @MrGm9018 5 місяців тому +5

    Doug shared Hank Jr. and my bus in Baton Rouge ,LA many years back. Hank Jr was there, Willie, Merle Kilgore, David Allen, and others..all day outdoor.

    • @AbleBodied
      @AbleBodied 23 дні тому

      Hey from Baton Rouge.
      Love everything Louisiana style music.
      It's so much fun.
      First time hearing this..see him and Gov Edwards in a limo in the French Quarter he is singing "Don't mess with my Toot Toot."
      And Clarence Carter's Strokin just makes me laugh out loud.
      Louisiana, no where else like it.
      Louisiana music, the roots.
      I worked for the Rolling Stone.
      All worldwide artists agree as they shared with me.

  • @lyndasteitz5329
    @lyndasteitz5329 4 місяці тому +5

    HIS "Play Fiddle Play" takes me to a higher level ! He oozes charm and musicality.

  • @robertpetricko4846
    @robertpetricko4846 Місяць тому +2

    The Raging Cajun!!@ Loved his Music all My Life

  • @chuckstrickland6688
    @chuckstrickland6688 7 місяців тому +10

    I have been blessed to be able to see Doug perform many times in Las Vegas. I used to sneak my daughter - who played violin - in to see him and we had to stand in the doorway because they wouldnt let her in to the bar area.
    I have been a fan of his since 1964. He is just Awesome.

  • @andreadraper6533
    @andreadraper6533 11 місяців тому +12

    That STYLE! The suit, the hair, the 'tude. AUTHENTICITY Doug, You are an International Treasure... .... 🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰💓🥰

  • @brettlunden8268
    @brettlunden8268 7 місяців тому +4

    I saw him first on the Johnny Cash TV show. I was mostly a fan of rock, but I liked this guy immediately.

  • @blackjackdavy2342
    @blackjackdavy2342 3 місяці тому +2

    This sound and spirit hearkens back to Acadia and Beausoleil and the Micmac's brave fight for freedom. Come into the forest primeval and we'll give you eternal rest!

  • @stevebeasley3763
    @stevebeasley3763 9 місяців тому +5

    what talent, what fun, what luck that he is from here, louisiana!

    • @MarkKraemer-tv2ji
      @MarkKraemer-tv2ji 8 місяців тому

      What luck what fun dat his Manager was best friends wit mah daddy and Mai’s Doug became like a best friend to me he also signed mon chapeau

  • @ricc6310
    @ricc6310 2 місяці тому +2

    A blast from the past

  • @mesquitoful
    @mesquitoful 8 місяців тому +5

    Good Lord this good. Thanks!

  • @bbb8997
    @bbb8997 11 місяців тому +6

    amazing, I knew a "brother" named SCOPE who worked at tire king in Fayetteville,NC, he was mesmerized by Doug opening for some rock bands at Cumberland county arena, said Doug had as much soul as James Brown

  • @cherylfarrell1638
    @cherylfarrell1638 7 місяців тому +3

    That song is a great story. I listen very closely great singer, congratulations to a lengthy career.

  • @jonijenkins8006
    @jonijenkins8006 7 місяців тому +2

    Douglas James Kershaw - in a league of his own!

  • @jonhenson5450
    @jonhenson5450 2 місяці тому +2

    Wow, rufneckin in the gulf, had a gf from Jennings, pure cooney

  • @darlenejohnson8864
    @darlenejohnson8864 8 місяців тому

    Gotta love him.

  • @artsmart
    @artsmart 6 місяців тому +2

    The kids sitting in front seem unenthused while a Cajun legend plays an old favorite. Oh well😊

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 3 місяці тому +1

    Top Gator 🐊 Man.

  • @stevetipton7151
    @stevetipton7151 10 місяців тому +5

    If you're gonna play in Texas, you've got to have a fiddle in the band

    • @johnheinrich6907
      @johnheinrich6907 9 місяців тому

      I use to see his brother PeeWee, perform at dance halls around southeast Texas back in the 60’s and 70’s.

    • @Jimmyky77
      @Jimmyky77 9 місяців тому

      That Lead Guitar is Hot but not for "Louisiana Man"

  • @leversforever9748
    @leversforever9748 Місяць тому +1

    1:08

  • @junebug869
    @junebug869 8 місяців тому +2

    ❤❤but what diggy lo?😊

  • @ardalla535
    @ardalla535 2 місяці тому +2

    Interesting note: Kershaw has a BS in Math from McNeese State University.

    • @robertboyd3863
      @robertboyd3863 23 дні тому

      Even so , I still think he's a great guy