The Next Waltz | Song For The Life by Jerry Jeff Walker 

Jerry Jeff will be in our memories forever. I find myself putting this song on endless loop as I identify with it. Wish YT allowed multiple likes - I'd click it 1,000!

A national treasure that never got the credit he deserved , one of a kind !!! RIP Jerry Jeff

Jerry Jeff has turned into Hondo Crouch which is a compliment.

20/20 lost the best we had John prine Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe shaver, thank you Jesus for having them three oh boys to keep me grounded and always on the edge of a good line.

I think anyone who has lived can related the Jerry Jeff Walker's music. I know I've depended on him for more than 40 years.

This video captures Jerry Jeff’s humanity and his craftsmanship as a performer and songwriter. Never to see him perform live is a sin. His adlibs are priceless and his connection to his fans was palpable. ♥️

Something about Texas song writers. And thank you to Miss Dixon, my high school art teacher back in the '70's who introduced me to the music of Jerry Jeff when all I wanted to play was Pink Floyd. I was never the same after that.

RIP JJW My heart broke when I heard the news, but I will always have your music and the memories of your concerts.

I am so happy you captured this. My intro to Jerry Jeff was ¨A man must carry on¨, and this was one of my favorites. This rendition is so much a comment on life - mellow with age, rich with the stories lived. It warms my heart to hear it.

Played his music while DJing in Huntsville,Texas at the silver dollar,Prickly Pear and Sound Machine on country night. Loved by many. You will be missed,but your music will live on forever. #ripmrbo

Local boy made good. Missin' you tonight Jerry.

I went commercial fishing out of southeast Alaska the summer of 77. Captain had two tapes, Jerry Jeff Walker's second album from 73? And Jesse Winchester. That's all we had! Till someone showed up with a Kottke album. Dang this brings me right back. I think I love your music even more now with the patina of age Mr. Walker. Thank you for your music.

I'll drive for miles and miles with nothing but Jerry Jeff playing. He's my musical Guardian Angel. A Texas Shit-kickin' Guardian Angel. I wouldn't want anyone else! Thanks, JJW!

Another gem from Jerry Jeff. RIP mi amigo.

I saw him live 3X..once in Punta Gorda FL, once in Oneonta NY, and the best was at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels TX. Blessed to have had those experiences. RIP JJW

This song is one of Jerry Jeff's best. I rate it right there with Jaded Lover. He has got to be one of the best all around entertainers ever, but was never really discovered, but just kept "Doing like he knew it",,Didn't really care.

Rest in peace, ol' boah. He left the world on Oct 23, 2020 (throat cancer). He kicked up some heels for quite a spell and left his mark.

Love it! Miss you Scamp!

Fantastic song! Could dance to this all evening, under the stars with my wife…..

I was lucky to meet him at a 4th of July concert in Austin. A friend introduced me to him and he was very surprised and happy when he was told that I played many of his songs with my band in Germany. He appeared to be a real Texas Gentleman and I still listen to his music since.

What a Man ... What a songwriter ... What a voice

Will always be grateful to JJW for his music and for introducing me to the music of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt.

Jerry Jeff is 78 now. He's like a fine wine, more mellow with time.

This takes me back to JJW's 1970's albums that grabbed hold and never let me go. Thanks to Bruce and company for this excellent project, The Next Waltz. And many thanks to Jerry Jeff Walker for laying it all on the line for us all these years.

I covered an old Rodney Crowell song just this morning. Jerry Jeff and Rodney, two of the best. So good!

This is one of my favorite songs. I've seen JJW only twice over the years, about 35 years between shows! I discovered his music when I was about 16 and I love the man, though having never met him. His music helped me through a very tough period in my early life, and I still listen to those old albums today. It kinda takes me back to those sad times, but now I'm strong and I feel like his music is an old friend and we're laughing about the bad times now that they're past. I'm sad that JJ has recently been very ill. I know nobody lives forever but when he goes, I'll hurt badly. Here's to Jerry Jeff Walker and his great music. May we all live a life so well.

I love this song and man this is when music was good and people had more respect

I want to say that I DO NOT want to see one of our greatest singer-songwriters go "silent into the night". I am calling for a renewal of "Scamp Music" to be produced by a great producer - Bruce Robison! Let's have a resurgence in such music in the same vein as the production in the 90's of Cash & Rubin! Bruce - get ol' Scamp down to the Bunker and lay down a bunch of tracks that we can all cherish for many years to come. Jerry Jeff is an American institution that needs to be heard - by those of us who have been "Tried-And-True Warriors" for many years - and for new audiences that may only know "Mr. Bojangles"!

RIP to the great Jerry Jeff Walker! He’s been in my ears for seriously as long as I can remember. Ride on “Scamp”

So sad to hear he passed away. What a great musician! He will be missed.

RIP Jerry Love ya and gonna miss ya

I grew up with Mr. Walker. Just Luke Guy Clark, and Waylon. Another piece of America is lost

Jerry Jeff`s songs are the soundtrack to my life! Have seen him many times over the decades, mostly great performances & a few not so much! Saw him in Montana at Red Ants Pants Fest & he still had "the juice"!

I remember seeing Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker together I think it was on a VH1 special or PBS special. I remember Jimmy Buffett introducing Jerry Jeff Walker as his hero. Sitting here listening to Jerry Jeff right now at home. Thank you Jerry Jeff.

What a guy! Knew him one night up north..... All these sad songs, which I love... But t he man is funny!

Amazing how watching the masters of country music sing without effects and voice enhancement and it is so beautiful. Their lives were interwoven and i have come to understand they were very hushed but open to a private honored friendships. May God bless them all for their pains and tranquility they glide through for us all.

All hail the legendary JJW!

JJW was one of my best friends Bill favorites and I learned to love JJW even more than Bill. They are both gone now but I will never stop love'n them and will never never stop listening too JJW. Still listened to you too Bill. Love you both!!!!

thanks Next Waltz for pulling this off 4 years ago. amazing. RIP JJW.

I sure love this song. He looks around 80 in this. I believe he's now 84

RIP Jerry Jeff,. First saw you in 1977.

Still one of the very best

For me he was the trail leader of Progressive Texas Music, RIP Scamp.

So long to to one of the all time greats! Thanks for the memories and good times!

I have grown 40 years older while listening to "the man".

JJW the soundtrack to a lot of peoples lives!

RIP Jerry Thanks for all the really great stories.

Texas legend.

Not a day goes by when I don't think of a JJW song or memory...

What a loss to sail on JJW thanks for the music and the memories!

Miss you old buddy RIP

Pretty song.

RIP Jerry, thanks for the songs.

Just awesome! Lot's of memories.

I get a tear every time I Hear JJW voice. He IS one of the great one's.

One of my all time favorite singer / song writers. He will be missed ....rip jjw

A Rodney Crowell classic. Tony Rice's cover is my fave, and this one by JJW is a close second.

Easily one of the best songsters of my time

We miss you Jerry Jeff. RIP

Still the man...For ever and ever amen. Been a fan since I first listened to "Collectibles" back in 19 and 70 some.

Have loved this song for years, adore this version by JJW

Absolutely great stuff!!

Man I sure miss him 😢

RIP!!! I love this song!

The best voice in all of music.

Jerry Jeff does a great version of this Rodney Crowell song that came out on Rodney's debut album Ain't Livin' Long Like This in 1978. I think Rodney's first line was "I don't drink as much as I ought to."

I love the pace ...

What an artist RIP Jerry

To me, Jerry was right up their with Guy.

Love this song.... Good job

Sweet.

beautiful dude

THANKFUL ...

One of The Most Beautiful Country Songs Ever Written and Sung ... Thank U JJW

RIP JJW; thank you.

I listen to " a Man Must Carry On" more than any Jerry Jeff album. Great Song

Awesome.

His tone 🥰 wow

Damn, I wanted to love this version. Because I’m a huge Jerry Jeff fan. But Rodney Crowell’s version (he wrote it) literally brings tears to my eyes. Sadly Jerry Jeff’s doesn’t. Now, One too many mornings, does. No one does it better. I’ve been a fan from the first time I heard that song. A very long time ago. Thanks for the music.

Lov ya Jerry Jeff

Jerry Jeff channeling some Rodney Crowell! Does it get any better - other than ol Scamp channeling some Guy!

I was lucky enough to shake his hand.

R I P 🌹

definitely does not drink the way he used to.....i saw a very drunk Jerry Jeff in the early 70s

Genial 😍

There is a college hoops tournament going on in NC at a place called the Bojangles Arena. Too funny

Warren Hood on the Fiddle!

A Rodney Crowell classic. I don't think he's disowned it yet (hope he never does). RIP, Jerry.

Good bye My buddy!

Was this on an Album ? ... Which one

Listening and missing, still makes me sad. Of course it’s about me. But, in all honesty, I’m still a real human and I still have work to do. Not to diminish you. I’m just saying, I miss you!

Real Ale, send me a 6 pack of samples RFN Sub-zero windchills and I gota blow snow liqueer store won;t open 4 another hour fucking snow just keeps comming JJW is all I got