This song was so perfect for me when I was 17 on the poor side of town and trying to find a girl. It said it all for me. Great song. He should definitely be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
TheAnitam3 OMG. FOR sure Johnny, AND Connie surely should be!! What , the last one had '80s and even '90's groups nominated?? How ridiculous!! Who the hell decides the nominations? Idiots. Where can we vote!!!?
He is NOT in the Rock and Roll hall of fame !!! What are they thinking. Singer, song writer, producer, Grammy winner, etc. 17 hits in Billboard 100, Number 1 billboard hit, Poor Side of Town !! . Also, his songs have been used in movies and TV series. What else do you have to do ????????
Gwag I agree. When you ignore musicians like Johnny Rivers and groups like The Union Gap, Classics IV, Grass Roots and countless others something is wrong with the R/R Hall of Shame.
YA RIGHT BUT STILL PLAYING EVERYONE ELSES SONGS "MR COVER" AS WE CALL HIM IN THE BUSINESS OH WELL ,I GUESS SOMEONE HAS TO KEEP THE OLDIES OF EVERYONE ELSE ALIVE
When I look at all the great talented artists NOT in the hall of fame realized it is just a joke. Very little to do with actual rock and roll artists more of an ego trip for the founder. Why I've never visited it.
Love you, Johnny, since 1964, when I was a senior at Glendora High, Glendora, California. I miss you so much. God Bless and keep you. You are my favorite forever. Praise God we are still alive.
Can't believe another year has passed - Hope we can get a "Few" more concerts with Johnny - I'd fly from Australia - please post if anyone hears of a concert.
You're 10 years late my friend, this simple masterpiece was released in 1966, then Johnny was the house band after he opened the "Whiskey a' GoGo", in January 64. I'm not trying to correct you friend, just thought you'd like to know and it makes what you wrote even more amazing. Cheers !
Mr. Rivers came on board ship , the USS Yorktown CVS 10, back in 1966 , off the coast of Vietnam , He and Miss Ann Margret, great show , great Americans in my book. thank you, for caring
I was in the USMC 72 to 76 and i walked into the Whiskey a Go Go club in LA one weekend and there he was playing and singing, i have been a fan of his ever since. He is great !!!!
We are observing the best of the best on here from the 60's, we will never see the likes of them in our lifetime again, so glad I was old enough to appreciate these great humble muscians such as Mr Rivers, just raw and talented.
Just saw him December 1 2018 he sure still has it wonderful musician for a 76 year old does a wonderful show and every time I have seen him he has never failed to take time for autographs
I saw Johnny in 1985 in 100 degree heat on Auditorium Shores in Austin, Texas. He was his own lead guitarist and didn't miss a like, playing or vocally. A true musician.
Wow. Makes me remember love in the 60's. Sometimes running to and other times running away from it. At 70, love that I have memories and songs and singers that bring them right back.
Seriously we need to get him in the RnRHOF ASAP FFSs It would be wonderful to do this before he gets in by means of a tribute. Lets give him the tribute NOW there are far too many tiny talents in the RnRHOF! He is a Giant and He STILL Has it!!!
🎼Those are some of the best chords there!! Pretty 🙌guitar solos! He is just such an awesome singer with incredible talent. 🫶The band and backing vocals are super sweet!🎶
Well....I guess I just got old and feeble or something.....but I cannot watch this without totally breaking down in tears!!!! Maybe because I lost my high school sweetheart to another in high school.....maybe its the medication I'm on......who knows.But when I watch it.....I have to be ready for a total meltdown and tissues!!!!! You still sound incredible Johnny.....and look amazing. Thanks for the great music....lyrics.....and all the memories.Love you.
Johnny comes almost every year to a casino on the Texas/Oklahoma state line. I've seen him several times and can't get enough. If you ever have the chance to see him, DO IT! He truly does sound like he always did. This is the first time I've ever seen him with backup singers, though. I love it because the backups were such a big part of his overall sound.
I'm 59 and been a fan my whole life. I got hooked from my aunt (rip). I don't think I want anything more than to see him live singing my all time favorite song. (Along with Baby I need your Lovín) Perhaps after my 3 yr honor college student graduates. It's tuff being a single mom. LOL. Hold on Johnny I'm on the way! (God willin) I live in Virginia. Sorry to get carried away. He does that to me! ☺️
@@anytimejammin-eva: Aww, well you definitely need to see him then. Any fan as big as you really does need to see him perform live. I wasn’t exaggerating…he DOES still sound great…just like he always has! It’s an amazing thing. He also still looks great!
I've always liked Johnny Rivers. It's a shame I did not know that he was still performing. He deserves more notoriety since he is indeed a great performer. And wow for his age he is fantastic and looks great. Like Steve Crosno in El Paso used to say....the great Juan Rios ladies and gentlemen. Great ob Johnny. Thank you for your songs .
Johnny look out! your hair is lavender! oh, it's the lights, whew! that's good then. ya sound great after all these years and have a sense of humor! lovely!
I bet that nobody under 65 even knows who he is. Glad that l stumbled on to this video. Also glad to see him up there still doing his thing. A real trip down memory lane!
I do. I was 10 when I heard "Poor Side of Town," and it caught my attention. I love it to this day. Johnny's voice is distinctive and he's still handsome.
So very talented. He deserves lots of awards. Love his voice. Great songs too. So easy to sing along with them. His music brings back happy memories for me love his music forever❤
Just saw him Saturday night he still does a wonderful show, I don't know why he isn't in the rock and roll hall of fame I have loved his music for as long as I can remember
Wow! sure glad Johnny is still with us, he must have cared for himself. Love it. I was in L.A. off and on at the time he was at the "GO-GO" but never made the scene. Just another real good Italian singer man.
With very few exceptions, Johnny's spent his entire career as a cover artist, with the main focus on hit songs that were first recorded by the great groups of Motown. I think that's the reason he hasn't yet found his way into the HOF. He is a terrific performer in his own right, both vocally and instrumentally. Listening to his recordings is always a good time for me.
