Seen JJW many times but the best was undoubtedly at the "Palamino" in north Hollywood circa (1979). Still had the Lost Gonzo Band with him. They played a midnight set 2 hours long. They weren't done when the club cut the power. JJW pushed the mike away and they kept going until the cops came at about 3am. 'Bout 10 of us hanging on... JJ invited us to their hotel they played until daylight, smokin' cigarettes and drinkin' beer. I actually when down for the count there in the hotel bar.
Amazing! What a historical show that must have been and a night never to forget! What was Jerry Jeff like just to hang around? From what I've heard, the 70s were his absolute wild period!
I heard it the first time on a snowy night in the Colorado Rockies. A bunch of crazy friends were celebrating keeping warm. My sister and I danced to it all night. Now, the man who wrote it Chuck Pyle is my neighbor in this tiny Colorado town. This song got me through my life, Chuck says the same..Keep 'er Steady Chuck
I`ve seen JJW a few times , Bars in Memphis to the top of the Peabody Hotel, last time was at Grand Central Station in Anchorage Alaska back in the 90s....always had a great show
They used to close down a classic old bar called the Dixie Chicken in College Station by playing this song followed by Pissin in the WInd. Everyone would be standing on the benches and chairs singing them both. Good stuff.
Repeating myself here but if you're a Tried And True Warrior you need to come to Camp Belize. Join about 150 people next January who know every word of every Jerry Jeff song and aren't ashamed to sing along. No better way to spend a cold, snowy January than sitting on Wet Willie's dock with 150 new friends with a cold Belikin in your hand singing along to Jerry Jeff.
london homesick blues was my 1st.... wanted to name my firstborn JerryJeff, hubby nixed that :( JJW kissed me once, backstage in vegas :) don't tell!!!! well my mama saw us anyway but she's a fan too!!!!
Jerry Jeff has never been the big superstar that some of his friends have but he has a loyal following of fans who go to see him live every chance they get. His Birthday Bash in Austin every year is a kick. If you've never been you need to do so while he's still performing. You won't regret it.
i've been a fan for a long time, but never saw him live til july of last year. he was awesome. better than i expected and that's always nice when it happens.
I’m 30 and just discovered him a month ago. I can’t stop listening to him. I’m happy as heck to have discovered him, but sad to learn he passed before I got a chance to see him. So many of his songs convey so much warmth and humor and personality that make you feel like you knew the guy. RIP Jerry
Going back down to the Luckenbach of the Caribbean in a couple of days. All you Tried and True Warriors out there oughta come down and join us. It's a helluva party.
Donald Betts Indeed, Donald... I was pleased to play guitar with Chuck in Sherman, Tx. many years ago. He's one the best pickers I've ever seen. He has a Jazz background on guitar and runs off and leaves everyone behind !!! LOL What a treat !!! I was only able to keep up with him. He also wrote "The Other Side of the Hill" that Jeff made popular around the same time. Thanks.
Donald Betts Indeed, Donald... I was pleased to play guitar with Chuck in Sherman, Tx. many years ago. He's one the best pickers I've ever seen. He has a Jazz background on guitar and runs off and leaves everyone behind !!! LOL What a treat !!! I was only able to keep up with him. He also wrote "The Other Side of the Hill" that Jeff made popular around the same time. Thanks.
Jubal918 I have seen Chuck Pyle several times. Always amazed. I have never played with him (not even close to being able to) .... anyway... but once at an Open Mike night hosted my friend Celeste Krenz (check her stuff out) I did a couple songs. Chuck stopped by and did a couple of numbers. This was in Denver .. geesh... 20 years ago.
Donald Betts aaaahhh yes... Denver.... I did a gig at "The White Fence Farm" about 15 yrs ago. Fun folks. Very responsive and sweet. This old Texas boy had a great time. Also did some stuff with Reckless Abandon around the same time. Thanks for stirring up memories.
@rustyscalpel68 Oh I haven't thought about the Dixie Chicken in years. I worked at the Hall of Fame, before the fire, and we would go to the Chicken on our nights off.
The great album version of this song is paced considerably slower, to much greater effect, listening pleasure & enjoyment. I think that Jerry Jeff maybe should've performed this number more in its original format .. for a more emotive response / impact ... especially for JJW's core 'gonzo' type of following. Fear not, I remain a long-standing, forever-faithful Jerry Jeff hard-core fan. Creative artists & song-writers of his eminent ability don't come along that often, after all ...
