I think 'Big Johnny Russell', was one of the best, and most humble people in the entertainment buisness. I remember one time, on the old 'Nashville Now' t.v. show, he had on a pair of blue jeans, with a rip in the crotch. A female stage hand came over with a dark magic marker to cover it up. Boy, he milked it for all it was worth. What a great guy! I really miss him.
what he said was part of the script. big john knew they were gonna say it. if you ever watched their show, they said somethin like that to all their guests
i don't believe it was a real insult, i believe he was just funnin' with johnny, probably good friends, usually its easy to tell with us boys from the south, you see... johnny didn't bust teddy in the teeth with his guitar, so it musta been all in fun, & as we say in kentucky "get er' did"
WILLIAM MAXWELL KEARSE III AND JOHNNY RUSSLE WROTE CATFISH JOHN, JOHNNY STOLE IT.IT WAS WRITTEN ON A HOTEL ROOM NAPKIN IN JEFFERSONVILLE INDIANA IN 1963. CATFISH JOHN WAS REALLY NAMED ROB AND HE LIVED IN MILLET SC ON SAVANNAH RIVER ......JUST SO YALL KNOW !!!
I used to sing this at my MaMas house right after it came out. My two sisters used to ask for this song alot. One of my Favorite memories,being at MaMas and sitting around the kitchen table and playing guitar and singing songs!
my dad started taking me to the opry shortly before johnny died. johnny always did the closing show and kept the audience way after 12. he was funny as hell and one of my favorites
@jrdill1929 teddy Wilburn was an ass but that was part of johnny's act , he could laugh at him self along with everyone else , and i am a jolly 300 pounder that can do the same
@jrdill1929 I have to agree with you. Totally uncalled for. You can tell by the way the crowd responded. Wilburn brothers were good, but Teddy didn't have anything on Johnny, fine man and great songwriter.
This is the first time I've actually seen Johnny sing this song after just hearing it on his recording. What a wonderful singer, songwriter and entertainer. I am hoping that Johnny had a good relationship with Teddy Wilburn (Doyle, too of course) and had a sense of humor about his introduction. When Teddy said he hoped no one took offense - Johny was cute saying "there's a fence over there". LOL. . Regardless, Johnny was very classy about it all I feel. Thanks for posting. - Paula
niiice, I've never heard a version of this that wasn't a cover. Go ahead and call me a hippie but I prefer Jerry Garcia Band's rendition from the Wilkins Theatre on Feb. 2, 1980! Anyway though, nice post
RED NECKS WHITE SOCKS AND BLUE RIBBON BEER IS ONE OF THE THINGS THAT MADE THIS COUNTRY!!!! Johnny Russell put it in words, He is the real thing*********** COUNTRY!!! MUSIC!!! Thanks Johnny!!
That blimp line was nothing more than a cheap shot, did I hear crickets straight after he said it,? Certainly didn't hear much laughter from the audience. Kind of a shame that Johnny had too much class to mention the possum on this blokes head!! Great artist Johnny Russell. Thanks for sharing.
Check eBay to see if you can find Johnny Russell's LP that might be up for sale. He was the best. I have five of Johnny's personal collection of LPs and I treasure them all!
Jerry Garcia, or Johnny Russel
7852pigpen 1 week ago
Is there anyone out there who know how to sing like this anymore!!??
TheFarmerfitz 3 weeks ago
I think 'Big Johnny Russell', was one of the best, and most humble people in the entertainment buisness. I remember one time, on the old 'Nashville Now' t.v. show, he had on a pair of blue jeans, with a rip in the crotch. A female stage hand came over with a dark magic marker to cover it up. Boy, he milked it for all it was worth. What a great guy! I really miss him.
luckybriaN100 1 month ago
GUILTY AS HELL--CASE CLOSED
hagblay 4 months ago
what he said was part of the script. big john knew they were gonna say it. if you ever watched their show, they said somethin like that to all their guests
psychedelicsam1 4 months ago 2
haha i thought the grateful dead wrote this, i was wrong. i think this is my favorite version, this guy has an incredible voice
yoshortyb 5 months ago
Listen to Jerry Garcia's version. Three part harmony!
frederickus 6 months ago
I was just listening to jerry garcia band perform this one... this guy rocks
mkeenan36 7 months ago
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SIGNALSTAT 8 months ago
johnny russel should have put his foot up teddy wilburns ass for saying shit like that on television.
SIGNALSTAT 9 months ago
@SIGNALSTAT ...Dam right. He loved his Red necks, Whitesox, and Blue Ribbon Beer.
Kingofestey 8 months ago
Ok... I dig this version but the dude isn't even playing the guitar... seriously??
MRjasonkent 10 months ago
@MRjasonkent Ease up man, he can't reach the strings!!
coleyman1 3 months ago
@coleyman1 Ha ha, that's funny! I still appreciate the artist and the song of course...
MRjasonkent 2 months ago
them wre very lucky to even have an show it was the great gueststars who made the show! not themnither were half the stat as johnny russell was!
wesley72712 1 year ago
lol
jasonepope77 1 year ago
i don't believe it was a real insult, i believe he was just funnin' with johnny, probably good friends, usually its easy to tell with us boys from the south, you see... johnny didn't bust teddy in the teeth with his guitar, so it musta been all in fun, & as we say in kentucky "get er' did"
knoxcountykyman1 1 year ago
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butanebandit 1 year ago
I saw Johnny he was an awesome and was soooo funny. You have been missed my friend.
rritz111 1 year ago
At what point does Garth Brooks not steal songs from people?
WelakaWombat 1 year ago
A voice like warm budduh.
cshubs 1 year ago
WILLIAM MAXWELL KEARSE III AND JOHNNY RUSSLE WROTE CATFISH JOHN, JOHNNY STOLE IT.IT WAS WRITTEN ON A HOTEL ROOM NAPKIN IN JEFFERSONVILLE INDIANA IN 1963. CATFISH JOHN WAS REALLY NAMED ROB AND HE LIVED IN MILLET SC ON SAVANNAH RIVER ......JUST SO YALL KNOW !!!
JIM112271 1 year ago
Teddy is a prick.
stuco 1 year ago
Johnny was the real deal.
The Wilburn's were assholes.
dig at at a guys fat.... that's cute.
His talent 10,000,00 times yours?
Live with it!!!!
noorismail1 1 year ago
rca victor whats that? i get the blimp part, what a douche..
andrewPHY 1 year ago
@andrewPHY johnny recorded for RCA Victor records
heileman28 1 year ago
Good--but I miss the swedish version with Country Road!
That was really good!
zaaritha 1 year ago
i only knew this as a Jerry Garcia cover, but its great to hear the original! its really something.
daveschreck 1 year ago
I used to sing this at my MaMas house right after it came out. My two sisters used to ask for this song alot. One of my Favorite memories,being at MaMas and sitting around the kitchen table and playing guitar and singing songs!
HerbWalker 1 year ago
This is really a good song!
zaaritha 1 year ago
Try listening to the Hawking Brothers version from australia Great
kandiikoated01 1 year ago
my dad started taking me to the opry shortly before johnny died. johnny always did the closing show and kept the audience way after 12. he was funny as hell and one of my favorites
heileman28 2 years ago
I agree
Sunburst64 2 years ago
I thought he was a great singer. I also thought that Teddy Wilburn was an asshole for saying what he did. That's just my opinion.
jrdill1929 2 years ago 25
It is my opinion as well,But Mr.Russel took it like a man and that stands the test of time.
regards
waffe
liftwaffe 2 years ago 2
The wilburn brothers couldn't have carried Johnies shoes. The guy had a beautiful voice. Yes Teddy showed what a bozo he was.
buckethead2338 2 years ago 2
Well said Mr.buckethead!
waffe
liftwaffe 2 years ago
@jrdill1929 teddy Wilburn was an ass but that was part of johnny's act , he could laugh at him self along with everyone else , and i am a jolly 300 pounder that can do the same
bigbadjoe39 1 year ago
@jrdill1929 I have to agree with you. Totally uncalled for. You can tell by the way the crowd responded. Wilburn brothers were good, but Teddy didn't have anything on Johnny, fine man and great songwriter.
snowmanpolice 1 year ago 2
@jrdill1929 Yes he was a you-know what for sayin that...total jerk! And Johnny is a good singer. I like Alison Krauss' version of this song.
Chas4Jesus 1 year ago
@jrdill1929 Yes what a prick of a thing to say and what class Johnny had in not making a deal about it.
hirdy6 6 months ago
This is the first time I've actually seen Johnny sing this song after just hearing it on his recording. What a wonderful singer, songwriter and entertainer. I am hoping that Johnny had a good relationship with Teddy Wilburn (Doyle, too of course) and had a sense of humor about his introduction. When Teddy said he hoped no one took offense - Johny was cute saying "there's a fence over there". LOL. . Regardless, Johnny was very classy about it all I feel. Thanks for posting. - Paula
PaulinaRena 2 years ago 3
A great song.
bzzzzap 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
The Wilburn's are a couple of jerks!!!!
BIGART1950 2 years ago
niiice, I've never heard a version of this that wasn't a cover. Go ahead and call me a hippie but I prefer Jerry Garcia Band's rendition from the Wilkins Theatre on Feb. 2, 1980! Anyway though, nice post
funkyacidgrooves 2 years ago
RED NECKS WHITE SOCKS AND BLUE RIBBON BEER IS ONE OF THE THINGS THAT MADE THIS COUNTRY!!!! Johnny Russell put it in words, He is the real thing*********** COUNTRY!!! MUSIC!!! Thanks Johnny!!
BIGART1950 2 years ago 3
how are you john russell
josephro27 2 years ago
That blimp line was nothing more than a cheap shot, did I hear crickets straight after he said it,? Certainly didn't hear much laughter from the audience. Kind of a shame that Johnny had too much class to mention the possum on this blokes head!! Great artist Johnny Russell. Thanks for sharing.
hirdy6 3 years ago 3
Great Song! Great Singer! Red necks, white socks, and blue ribbon beer is my favorite.
iiiFrederickiii 3 years ago 12
He was great!
tpage6 3 years ago
thanks fir the post i cant find this song anywhere
jimbo69imca 3 years ago
Check eBay to see if you can find Johnny Russell's LP that might be up for sale. He was the best. I have five of Johnny's personal collection of LPs and I treasure them all!
pugparents 3 years ago 2
I love this song! Thanks for posting!!!
mamabear10 3 years ago