Jerry was such a humble musician. He could blow the ears and fingers off of anyone but always put the music first. One of the most underrated guitarists likely of all time when it comes to the public perception.
Marty Robbins lived lifetimes in all he accomplished. He was a singer, a writer, an actor , a race car driver, a comedian, a STAR in life and on The Grand Ol Opry. He died much too young.
I remember the night he passed away. I was in 6th grade listening to the clock radio falling asleep... When they announced Marty Robbins died. I cried in my pillow
Yeah !! The Opry was not the same for me after Marty Robbins died !! But I can't understand why the Opry doesn't let the stars children perform on the Opry ?? They sound like their parents and are much better than the new wave that they are promoting !! I would drive 8 hrs for that !!
Rose Blake it did make it that much better. Roy Clark was killer on guitar too and acted like an idiot then would melt your face lol. They don’t make em like that anymore, that’s for sure. Love these guys.
One thing I've noticed in all the clips I've seen of Jerry picking with other folks is how he always respected the other musicians when they were doing their solos. Watching them play and just keeping the rhythm or outright not playing while they did their thing
My favorite thing about Jerry Reed is that hes always laughing, smiling and having a great time playing music. Its serious business, but not SERIOUS BUSINESS. Dimebag Darrell was and Zakk Wylde is the same way. Serious, but loving it and having fun.
It's surreal how these two are now buried in the same cemetery. Marty and Jerry are some of my favorites of all time. Their will never be anyone like them.
I think it's toss up between Jerry Reed and Marty Robin's. I went to a Ray Price/Marty Robin's concert when I was about 18. Ray Price was a great singer. Marty Robin's was a Fantastic Entertainer! Price came out, sat on a stool, sang one song after another and never engaged the audience AT ALL. Marty Robin's came out and from that moment on it was like electric energry ran though the audience. He caught you up and didn't turn you loose until the very end. We were clapping, laughing and just plain energized. He move around, joking, flirting with the women and playing all of us like the finest instrument ever made. Not one single person left that concert without a grin on their face, laughing and a spring in their step. It's been over 50 years and I can still get that feeling just remembering it. 😂
Look at Martys reaction when he finished his song... this wasn't a job for either of them, this was pure fun and I love seeing that as much as listening to the music.
One of the greatest country guitarists and vocalists together! Wow! Notice how Jerry defers to Marty when he sings, he doesn’t try to compete , and quietly compliments him. What a pro.
Glen Campbell said that Jerry Reed showed him how to play the cool 8 descending chords on the song Southern Nights, which Glen said really made the song complete.
Chris Stapleton? Granted his Guitar playing isn't on Jerry's level, Brad and Keith are about all that even come close, or his voice but he ain't no slouch.
LOVE THIS!!! I miss that music too. Back when country was country and not failed pop-music-wannabes singing pop music reject songs. Current "country music" is crap.
K Leitner Love your comment! "Failed pop stars" is exactly right! New country is nothing but "cornpone " clichés about "huntin fishin and front porches". Guys like Jerry, Waylon, Cash sang about their lives, they were artists first, not guys trying conform or aspire to certain images like "bro country ". Jerry had more talent and especially charisma than any of the new guys. Jerry often played the clown but he was considered to be the Hendrix of country music. His career never went super nova because he refused to play the game. His main focus was to be an artist and he was one of the best!
There would be a lot of back slapping, one foot on the chair, one on the ground, forearms across the knee, hands on hips and general manly carrying on.
Man the first song is a hell of a drinking song and also, i could definitely chug a few (alot!) along with these songs and with you guys,and play the hell out of my guitar🎸!!!!!Love you Jerry!!!!!
You made me think about it.....its like an orchestra though. A recording will never give that live performance feel. Although preserved, we have still lost something golden.
Nobody plays and performs like Jerry Reed, his upbeat songs are still marveled today when one discovers them. Who doesn't love "when your hot your hot"?
Marty Robbins what an entertainer and singer, my mom loved him. Everytime she picked up her guitar she would sing Dont worry about me, Both these guys were comedians, great singers and great musicians.
My mom was IN LOVE with Marty Robbins. She had a M.R. calendar in the basement by the washing machine / dryer. At the end of the year, she turned the calendar to her favorite photo of Marty and IT STAYED THERE on into the new year. My parents went to see a country show featuring a bunch of artists from that time, when country music was good (not like now when it's shite). Dad somehow managed to get the two of them back stage and she met and talked to her hero. I freaked out at the end of Breaking Bad when Walter found that Marty Robbins cassette and he played El Paso. Good stuff.
These were my Dad's two favorite artists and I can't deny the insane amount of talent and charisma on that stage. When my father passed on to be with our heavenly father We found a Polaroid picture of Marty Robbins and on the back of it was written "To my son - Thanksgiving 1977". That was 17 days from when I was born. Rest in peace Pop.
It was late 1981 or early '82. I was around 12 years old and the only country station in town (at the time) played a "new" song late one night. I had NEVER heard a song like it. Instead of a love song or drinking song or cheating song, it told the story of a Texas Ranger. II was really annoyed that they did not give the song title or the singer's name. A few months later, I was doing research on country music for an 8th-grade paper when I read just one sentence about a song called "Big Iron" and my mind went back to the lyrics of that song. "Big Iron, big iron, When he tried to match the ranger with the big iron on his hip." I've loved Marty Robbins' music ever since.
"If I could sing like that, I"d make firewood out of this." Haha, Jerry was so funny. This video is making me a fan of country music, and I've never been to into country music. Marty has a silky smooth voice, he sings effortlessly. Top talents, these two.
Jerry Reed plays the simplest chords in the world and turn them into gold. No one comps like him, let alone his guitar wizardry, he is the true impersonation of the old Nashville saying : "All you need is three chords and the truth"!
Jerry Reed is the First person who comes to mind as the personified definition of "you had me from hello". Immediately, he makes you smile. This guy was literally Born Ready. Great performer, great backup. Great guitar player.
Two incredible performers ... Jerry Reed always cracked me up good ole down home boy. Marty had a voice like butter. They just don't make 'em like this anymore.
That’s more talent in two performers than you’ll see in any venue in 2022. Spectacular. Marty Robbins was one of a kind. Then again, so was Jerry Reed. Both real gentlemen and self-effacing. I’d sure love to hear Jerry pick and Marty sing again. Or Vice versa. Jerry Reed was right with Glen Campbell as a picker and has his share of a songbook with hits. Marty certainly could pick and play keyboards with incomparable vocals. It gets no better.
Marty Robbins reminds me of Frank Sinatra. They're both so relaxed, so smooth, and then you get reminded how absolutely talented and professional they are. Absolute masters of their skill. And I agree with Mr. Whipple that Jerry Reed was underrated. He could do rock, country, blues, anything he wanted. Whatever he did, he made it entertaining.
I think I was around 13 or 14 the first time I heard any country song. Living in Oregon I had spent the night at my friends house. They were from Missouri. So El Paso comes on. It’s my very first country song ever. I was only exposed to Jazz (my parents) and Led Zeppelin (sisters). I loved El Paso. I couldn’t get enough of it. Marty Robbins opened a new world of music for me. (I was also a major Hee Haw fan)
Love it, when Marty goes into "Please Don't Let Me Love You"(Written by Ralph Jones and first recorded by George Morgan, who had a #4 country hit with it in 1949. Hank Williams later did in in the early 1950s.). Such a great song and a wonderful performance by Marty. Too bad, he never properly recorded it. A song which was just perfect for his voice and style of singing! You can hear the influence it had on Marty's writing and singing! Love it!! Dig, DmGrk
MDSerles I've been watching this stuff for a few hours.....so much great music by all the late artists....I miss them all....so many memories wrapped up in these old songs....helps keep the memories of past on family members alive and well....
I agree that Jerry Reed was great. But all those comments I read didn't say much about Marty. The ballads he sang during his career can never be duplicated. Great music and loads of talent.
Damn that man could sing and play with the best of em, hell he was the best of em! Very very underrated and a real down to earth music loving man! RIP two greats
Jerry's tour bus pulled into the gates the great York Fair in Pa., and when the guard walked up to the bus to open the gates, Jerry opened the driver's window and said, How ya doing Son? Loved it that he was driving that big bus himself.
The lick and the arpeggios starting at 2'48 is pure heaven, like it 's been written out.....Amazing talent Where are those display of talents nowadays ?!!
I admire Jerry Reed so much. He plays and sings like a little kid with no rules or structure, which is why he is a genius. He does not lock himself in to any rules and bleeds imagination as he plays and talks, sings, laughs. Like a little kid and we’ll love that little kid for his unique creativity which no one’s else can duplicate, however, I love those artists that can play his style.
It would have been great to hear these guys when I was kid, but honestly, hearing them for the first time at 33 is even better. Jerry, Glen, Merle, Marty, Chet, Johnny thank you gentlemen. You are missed. Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, and Glen Campbell are some of the greatest guitarists to ever live.
Ty GTA 5 for putting me on the Artist Jerry Reed... during a mission running away from cops some teamate of mine put it on REBEL RADIO and the Amos Moses song came on been hooked to Jerry Reeds music ever since
