The Fendermen Mule Skinner Blues

[67sdd]

Awesome! Perfect cure for a bad mood, you can't help but be laughing by the end of this. Best of all is, almost 50 years later its pretty much just like the original recording. In 50 years hand Lady GaGa a guitar and a mic and see how she does. I hope I can play like this when I am their age.

[sonyahannah]

Like it? I WORSHIP it! My crew and I are about your ages, scattered all over the country, and I WISH we could get together and whoop it up this way. Wunnerful!

[hobojon44]

got that 45 some were in the closet easer to look for it on u tube then dig it out

[0217ldp]

The guy on the left who was doing the hyuks, he looked like he was having the time of his life. This was great.

[MrJimmyfinlayson]

This is toooooo cooool!!

[1eyednewt]

What happened to the sound? Didn't sound like this the last time I heard it.

[speedskiff2]

wow....a Sunburst Fender Jazzmaster

[kpdavid]

@speedskiff2

and for sale now on ebay

[Bristolbluedoc]

Greast video - loved this song. Interesting to contrast this version with the original. Hope Jim is now much better.

[anonimouse69]

This song is awesome for vocal warm-ups. Used to sing it when I was a kid.

[28211145]

It takes a first class butthole not to like this song, looks there are 7 so far!

[olhobbler]

@28211145 lol

[overbrookXXX]

Really nice to hear the original do their song. This is what makes youtube worthwhile.  THANKS FOR POSTING VALUABLE VIDEO LIKE THIS.

[olcovid]

I met these guys at a party in Flint Mi in the early 60s they were playing at Contos Lounge back then they played Fender Guitars hence Fendermen, this is a take off

on an old Jimmy Rogers song

[ogarcia515]

One of the great rock-a-billy songs. The guitars are mind-boggling. I understand mule skinners don't skin mules but drive mules and take care of them.

[Tomsru]

I'll bet these guys had some serious fun when they were younger, just look at how much they're enjoying it now! Thanks for the posting

[spindatshyt]

Only getting sound from Right Speaker. Still Enjoyable! =)

[oropesav]

No audio

[smokey11able]

@oropesav the audio is not good dude but the video looks good. please fix audio this is classic.

[randomusername202]

Damn this takes me back to dad's old vinals.

[holeecrow]

Takes me back to my teens ..... WOW! I loved it then .. I love it now

[karlmahlmann]

out of sight. way cool.

[maryl1227]

These guys haven't lost a thing! They sound as good as they did when this zoomed to the top of the charts back in the 60's!

[49erBW]

These guys 'kicked ass' in 59/60 when this came out, and still do here!.....Talk about having fun!..."Rock on Fendermen"

[josharpie99]

Fendermen for Rock Hall!

[1eyednewt]

2 years ago this only had 2k views! 85K and climbing! This is a classic!!!! Yes these are the boys that made this big in the 60's!!! Who can't at least chuckle a little on this tune!!!

[truckerguy72]

i need more volume stupid laptop

[beesajohn]

No different than when thay did it in the early 60s real cool:)

[apachescalp]

THIS IS SO KICK ASS...............

[mrsparex]

The man standing makes it look as easy as taking a drink of water!

[mrsparex]

I love it! Genuine!

[bindinglines]

They both share the same birthday.

[bindinglines]

Nutz!!! Love these dudes. I remember that song inside/out. Man, he has to dig deep for air on this lick. Did good.

[63striker]

The best version ever, and the guitar playin is entertaining too.  Never tire of this sound.

[jasonfinancier]

I grew up on this song, although I was only born in 1970. My uncle and my dad knew what was cool. He had this in the jukebox. You guys still sound great.

[RobtJude]

Playing Fender jazzmasters through Fender Twin reverb amp with mucho reverb. One Looks like a 58 or 59 with the anodized pick guard.

Love this song, it still has the same exciting vibe today as in the 50's when it was released.

[072740]

YOU GUYS STILL ROCK! I want all my old pals to see this amazing video. Whoooo-Hoooooo.... You make your mamas proud! I'm a great-grandmother, and can still rock out to this song.......thanks to you!

[mashtones]

Check out - Laughing Levi's Commercial- video on YouTube it's a takeoff on the Fendermen's version of this song

[oldwarhorse1865]

God I love this song!!!!!! There as fun to watch as hear!!!

How many people know why they are called a Mule skinner??

To SKIN a Mule is to out smart or trick them!!

[reneg69]

Fantastic!

[fjc145881]

Just two guitars, one voice, and a great rendition of an old country standard. Mule Skinner Blues was never quite the same after the Fendermen made their recording. It became the gold standard for any cover that followed.

[redcrisis747]

I remember this when I was 8 years old. I liked it then. I still like the song.

[wjnagy1]

That was great! I always wondered what they looked like. Thanks for sharing this. I'll have to look to see if they are still doing any concerts.

[Building529]

Sounds just like the record! After 50 years. Excellant, thanks for the post! Loved this record since I was 13.

[copperwaxwing]

vary nice..5 stars

[scotsongs]

What a great "discovery". Bought this record when it came out and it started me off on a musical career that still continues. Mad, unique version that most of my friends (way back) THOUGHT was a joke. Never magined I'd ever see the ORIGINAL again - thanks Jim and Phil...

[ginnyharrison1103]

This video is the coolest and I remember when the original came out. I'm glad to have found this on you tube and have played it for my 2 grown sons who love it as much or more than I do!! Even my little granddaughter was dancing around with non-stop laughter!

[bullymom68]

Thanx for posting! Love that!

[Lloydhl]

They are just having too much fun, rock on, Jim and Phil!

[brucer12]

My all time "make me laugh" song--THX guys!!

[SURFSTYLEY3]

Did they make any money when LEVI's JEANS remade it for their tv commercials in the early '70's?

[TREYOLDHIPPIE]

incredible.. you are my kind of legends!

[anthonypepitoneVideo]

Fantastic! You guys didn't miss a note! One of the very best guitar based songs from the 50s. I had the 45 single in my collection. Now how about recording "Mule Skinner Blues 2010" and releasing it?

[jonasbjarki]

haha!!!

[ChitownTonyC94]

i listen 2 this song cuz it make me laugh !

[rjjjohn]

I was flipping through the radio channels today and came upon this song. I found it to be very intriguing and very well done.

[cocolossal69]

Wow!

[Anucker]

Thanks guys,still sounds as good as it did then 30 years ago.

[casadeialbertosenord]

Condivido il commento di Brucer12 e Taylstoi.

ottima interpretazione.

Thanks from Italy

[brucer12]

These guys are the greatest---best of the best "Mule Skinners"Thx for the cool record & Madhousemusic.

[taylstoy]

we played this song at work for years just to upset the higher ups. taylstoy

[frankland2000]

Jim and Phil sound just as good as when they recorded it in 1960. One of my all time favorites.

[jop82ht]

My dad sings this tn the morrning to get me up.

Great song!

[iuseneedles]

WHOOOOAAAAAA!

That was FREAKIN' cool. i've LOVED this song for over 30 years now!!!

THANKS for posting, GREAT to see The Fendermen still have it!!! LEGENDS of ROCK!!!

[rmanigold]

Beauty!

[javajax0987]

How COOL to see the original guys!!! Ive heard this record since I was a kid. Nice post!!

[sncreates]

this takes me back to 165 lbs 35 years ago

[Misdomd]

Really takes me back to my Ute!! 10 stars

[gerald1on1]

this is history, and only 4 stars? c'mon everyone, vote

[momike99]

back when rock-n-roll was really just about kids having clean fun &dancing. It ddint have to be dirty, or tech enhanced or multi-tracked. Wow what the heck happened?

[donnyrecords]

yeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa

[PhillipCreeper]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

[crenabog]

Really wonderful! I have the original italian 45 rpm and I listen to them and other great songs of the 50s and 60s in my youth for so many tomes...Great! I thank you so much! I put it in my blog for the joy of my friends!

[Hyemoonie]

Great wake up call, just ask my son! Very funny to me, very annoying to him.

[Cheez1963]

Green Bay is cool.

[TheRockBluesMan88]

when you will make a concert to Rome, I come to see!!! ah ah ah :D

[blackbayou]

Is my mammas favorite song.. I can remember this being one of the first songs I listened to.. I wore the 45 out I played it so much... I recently found a 45 at an atique show and purchased it to give to my mom for her birthday.. she is now 64 years ol.. and listening to the Fenderman Play this song took her back to her young years for a little while.. Made me feel good..!!

[brucer12]

Just a great song which makes me laugh and listen---

[chevy19723qtr]

this song reminds me so much of my grandpa, this was his favorite

[TitoCompianni]

Long life for all historic great musicians like these! My congratulations and admiration from Uruguay. (no, you're not gay, it's a country)

[iamatwat]

PS little doubt lux basaed his version on these boys

[iamatwat]

see the cramps' version also here on youtube...rip lux

[waderesearch]

This song was written by Ledbelly (Huddy Ledbetter), probably in the 20s. I've heard lots of renditions, but the Fendermen's is still my favorite.

[SurleyBlaine]

Its my favorite version as well but, it was written by Jimmie Rodgers and first recorded by him on July 11, 1930 / Victor Records 23503 / Los Angeles, California.

The first verse the song is similar to Tom Dickson's 1928 recording "Labor Blues"

[iamatwat]

hi yt friend

try out the cramps version which you can find if you type in "mule skinner blues" into the search bar, ie with gap after mule: its different but in keeping w/the spirit!

[49erBW]

Awesome Song after all these years!...Would of been great in the movie...'Animal House'...Still great too listen too!...PLAY...it...LOUD...

[enginger]

Bravissimi!

IIIIIHHHHH, EEEEEHHHHH, IIIIIIIIIHHHHHH

Thanks,

from Italy

[dkfelix]

Are they having a ball or what?

[lnd1947]

@dkfelix mitici......ero piccolino....bravissimi

[bankerbertha]

I play this most days, always makes me smile. 100% like the original single, tremendous.

[earlthepearl7]

I first heard this song when I was in the army stationed in Ft. Bliss TX. in 1960...It played on every juke box in El Paso TX...It helped me get thru that time of my life and I enjoyed it a lot! thanks Guys...you still sound GREAT!!!

[headbangerchick5]

i love dis song it's my fav im only 14 and i love this song i no all the hee's and ha ha's in this song lol funnii

[couvtrain]

This was my all-time favorite song. I went to see you play 3 times at the Monteray Ballroom

in Owatonna, Minn. with Bill Diehl from WDGY. I totally wore out 3 original 45's. I wish someone would post your original version of 'Don't You Just Know It'. Thanks again for the incredible sound of a memory. You still sound GREAT!!!

[jimbo33]

What a GREAT song !!!! Every time I heard it, starting way back in the early sixties, it brought a big smile to my face and watching you guys for the first time brought an even bigger smile. Thanks for all the smiles guys!!!!

[GereDJ]

Thank you for posting this vid! Now I can die in peace. Total classic, one of a kind song. I would love to know the history of how it came to be. First heard this when I was 14. The other neighborhood guys thought The Fendermen were car repair guys. Not me boy, I knew freekin' immediately Fender meant a guitar! and probably a 3 pick up Strat. My friends were sooo lame. Wolfman Jack used to howl along to this on XERF in ole' Del Rio. Well, thanks a bunch. GL

[yowright]

Me and my friends use to sing this back in the sixties. I still remember it.

[earlyhemibill]

Just picked up the CD last year. Remember the song when I was about 8 years old. Too cool!!!

[partyswede]

GUBBKUKAR E VI ALLIHOPA!

[KUKONGAS01]

What a find.This brings back so many great memories and the guys are still terrific.I can`t beleive it,I`m in heaven.A huge thankyou for posting this clip

[genemitchell]

EXCELLENT! Thanks fellows for the timeless song, and the memories that contributed to millions of our lives. Your contributions will live forever, Gene

[badelvis45]

I met Phil at my end of enlistment party at the Great Lakes naval base 20 years ago. He was with the bad that was playing at the club. When he got up and did Mule Skinner I nearly fell out of my chair. He's a great entertainer and one seriously cool guy. He was even kind enough to write to me later. Needless to say finding this video was a thrill.

Thank you Phil. You rock!

[TREYOLDHIPPIE]

ha ha ha ha ha ha hee hee hee hee hee hee heeheeeee eeeeee? Bring the buck-buck- bucket down.. ha- ha- ha- ha- ha ha ha ha hey hey hey eeeeeeeee haw -haw -haw -ha -haw haw haw

eeee hee eee heee heeee eee. /CHA! CHA! CHA!/

HOW PERFECT THEY ARE AFER ALL THESE YEARS. WHAT IS THEIR SECRET?!

I BEEN YEARNIN TO SING WITH --THESE---GUYZ--- THIS SONG. HOW GREAT YOU HAVE THEM SO LIVE AND SO GREAT.. in Green Bay? wow.

[WES50SMUSIC]

This stuff is SO GREAT,and one of the very best L.P.'S in my whole collection,and I'm proud to say that my copy is ORIGINAL.

I think THE DRUMMER also added a lot to make this sound so great.There really isn't a bad cut on the whole L.P.!"koo-Koo","Beach Party",etc.

prove that there was a lot more to the FABULOUS Fendermen,than just their classic "Muleskinner Blues"!

[mixbrix]

Excellent job guys, you sound exactly the same as way back when.

[bergilly2004]

Just like to mention I bought the original 45 rpm and LP records and still have them in my collection. I'm 62 now I'm not worth much now but these vinyls must be. Great music and talent. I love how they did 'Jack of Diamonds' on the LP.

[jimzvidz]

Absolutely brilliant!

[conor2369]

That made my day! I grew up with that song, and to see them have so much fun performing it now is a delight.

[Richcarter150]

GREAT to see them perform this classic! What fun! Thanks for the post.

[laoban1954]

Fantastic!!! Always one of my favorites. I never dreamed I get to see it performed!!! Thanks!!!

[Lloydhl]

My gosh, these guys are my age,and they still ROCK, too kewl, rock on, guys!

[karlmahlmann]

This is really good to see. They were fantastic - looks like they still are. Listening to the original recording, you're struck with how tight the sound is for a recording of that time. Excellent guitar playing reminiscent of early Harrison / Perkins. It's really nice to see them having fun and sounding so good.

[49erBW]

This is AWESOME!!! The still have it!.....WOW!!!...Great post!!!...I bought the 45 back in 1960 and would play it, to get pumped up for a Baseball game!...Still...PLAY..it...LOU­D!

[goldsmithstudent]

this is great stuff thanks for posting it

[DjElSemtex]

Wow, this is so good to see and hear! To see these two have all the fun and relive one of their finest moments.. :-)

[txwrestling1989]

I often wondered what they looked like...I was expecting something like out of the movie "Deliverence" or something.

[champden]

WOW..!!!..great souvenirs.. back in 1962 I remember meeting Phil with The Fendermen here in Quebec City, at the club "Le Baril d'Huitres".At that time I was playing guitar and singing with the group "Les Megatones"..."Mule skinner blues" was part of our repertoire..Thanks, Phil, for that great song..!

Denis Champoux (The Megatones)

[tuvalvola]

yes here they are! a legend for me and my youth!

[puddycatdoLL]

Great sound!! I remember this song when I was 10 years old!! My mom hated it which of course made me love it all the more!! It's fantastic to see them as they are now!!Congratulations from down under you guys are a credit to the rock n roll industry!! God Bless!! Visit Australia..please!!

[bebopcapitol56]

fabulous,just like my old 45 rpm

[djdaddym]

Not bad for a couple of senior citizens. These guys haven't lost anything in 45 years. When this song came out in 1960 or 61, I was about 10 years old and my friends and I swore there were all sorts of curse words in this song which we tried to pick out.

[jimzvidz]

Maybe there weren't any swear words in the original version DJ,but i do believe they've snuck one in this version.