man, Jimmy was just (and still is) ten kinds of awesome. his wrestling school is worth the drive for folks living in Northern Virginia and the D.C. area. he's a real nice guy.
You can really tell that he loved what he was doing out there, Daddy... Anybody who uses the term "daddy" when cutting a promo has gotta be cooler than shit.
Only if he were an Orthodox Jew, which he's clearly not. Conservative and Reform Jews would probably leave it a matter of personal choice, and Secular Jews wouldn't bat an eye.
Really, even these groups are still too generic. Think of it like the different Protestant faiths (Baptist, Methodist, etc.) and all their subdivisions, if that helps.
I think we're missing what's important here though, and that's that Jimmy Valiant is outstandingly entertaining.
Without question, he was a tremendous entertainer. Just caught me offguard to hear him proclaim his religion in song...don't recall ever hearing him call himself a "little funky jew" during an interview. Definitely not Orthodox...although I've seen a couple Orthodox who smoke (YUCK!).
But yes, pretty much all religions have followers who take the parts they want to believe in & ditch the rest, sometimes just keeping it personal & other times creating a whole new off-shoot religion.
Hey! That's ME! Right over his right shoulder at :40! I've been trying to find that video! That was one of the most fun days EVER! Do you know where I can find the video that clip came from? :)
I wish I could help, but I don't know. I don't even remember how I found this video anymore, to be honest. You might be able to find something with Google searches for Jimmy Valiant or for Memphis wrestling, but I'm just guessing. Good luck.
I saw Handsome Jimmy Valiant yesterday in Barboursville, WV with New Ohio Wrestling. It was an honor to be in the presence of a true legend. Thanks for sharing this video!
There are actually two versions of this tune. I am the bassist on the recordings. Not sure about what label the Handsome Jimmy version is on but the one that actually received regional top thirty air time is on Freetone Records (Estell Axton/Stax) with Jimmy Hart singing. The band is called The Gentrys. The old Larry Raspberry band that promoter Jimmy Hart ended up holding the name on. Thanks for the memories of listening to that again.
Handsome Jimmy is what pro wrestling is and was always about. I'm glad I got to see him at the mid south coliseum throughout the late 70's to the mid 80's...Noone can compare.
Yep! I loved his feud with Paul Jones way back when I was a kid. Every week I couldn't wait for Valiant to come out there with that baseball bat, or stick, or whatever it was, with Paul Jones' name written on it! LOL That was good stuff! I don't remember him being called "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant, I just remember him being Jimmy "Boogie Woogie Man" Valiant.. (Here comes the boy from New York City) I guess he used different gimmicks in different territories. One of the greats!
Ah, his ax handle, lovingly referred to his "Old Lady." He was Boogie Woogie over in the Carolinas and Georgia (which was on TBS, where he feuded with Paul Jones, of course), and then Handsome Jimmy back in Memphis.
I remember meeting in the guy at a indy sow as a kid and remember him hugging me & bringing me in the ring. I had a blast trying run of the ropes only to learn that the ropes were stiff and hurt like hell.
Not to take anything away from JV but, Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee were the 2 that made Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, and Evansville. The 1 and 2 spot is forever taken. JV is the #3 spot in my eyes though.
Yes,yes,yes ! I was hoping somebody would put this on. Handsome Jimmy had a great fued with Lawler back in the day, and was just about as popular with the Memphis fans. Probably the closest to Lawler(nobody got over The King) in terms of popularity, I would put him ahead of Austin Idol. King Lawler was always #1 in Mempho but JV was a very close #2 for a while.
last time i saw this guy was at a local event when he was feuding with Luscious Kenny Valiant Jimmy was mad thin but he could still go
AMF4 1 year ago
Awesome. Much love for The Boogie Man. Hail Jimmy Valiant.
Chuloloc 1 year ago
I used to watch him and his brother Vs Bruiser & Crusher at Indianapolis back in the 70's. What a great time !
keymankeys1960 1 year ago
Greatest song ever! Thanks!
spayspay 2 years ago
man, Jimmy was just (and still is) ten kinds of awesome. his wrestling school is worth the drive for folks living in Northern Virginia and the D.C. area. he's a real nice guy.
evilmidget 2 years ago
You can really tell that he loved what he was doing out there, Daddy... Anybody who uses the term "daddy" when cutting a promo has gotta be cooler than shit.
RAV52 2 years ago
he's a little funky TOO, not "Jew". geez.
KaptainAmerika 2 years ago
Is he singing he's a "Little Funky Jew"?? Thats AWESOME.
DrOzymandias71 2 years ago
I was just gonna post the same thing...are we hearing that right?? Aren't jews forbidden from being tattooed???
DaveInOCNJ 2 years ago
So?
Trencher1375 2 years ago
Only if he were an Orthodox Jew, which he's clearly not. Conservative and Reform Jews would probably leave it a matter of personal choice, and Secular Jews wouldn't bat an eye.
Really, even these groups are still too generic. Think of it like the different Protestant faiths (Baptist, Methodist, etc.) and all their subdivisions, if that helps.
I think we're missing what's important here though, and that's that Jimmy Valiant is outstandingly entertaining.
gwoontard 2 years ago
Without question, he was a tremendous entertainer. Just caught me offguard to hear him proclaim his religion in song...don't recall ever hearing him call himself a "little funky jew" during an interview. Definitely not Orthodox...although I've seen a couple Orthodox who smoke (YUCK!).
But yes, pretty much all religions have followers who take the parts they want to believe in & ditch the rest, sometimes just keeping it personal & other times creating a whole new off-shoot religion.
DaveInOCNJ 2 years ago
@DaveInOCNJ I actially think he's saying "a little funky too." But then again, I could be wrong.
JepMasta 1 year ago
I know that clip was made at the Memphis International Airport! Rollin into Mempho TWA!
2unearth 2 years ago
Hey! That's ME! Right over his right shoulder at :40! I've been trying to find that video! That was one of the most fun days EVER! Do you know where I can find the video that clip came from? :)
2unearth 2 years ago
I wish I could help, but I don't know. I don't even remember how I found this video anymore, to be honest. You might be able to find something with Google searches for Jimmy Valiant or for Memphis wrestling, but I'm just guessing. Good luck.
gwoontard 2 years ago
@2unearth Jimmy has a DVD he sells with the full videos shot at the Memphis airport email him at boogie@usit.net
KingofKingsport 2 months ago
although i like the desoto cc, I hated they moved memphis wrestling from the colisseum.
animeheather78 2 years ago
I saw Handsome Jimmy Valiant yesterday in Barboursville, WV with New Ohio Wrestling. It was an honor to be in the presence of a true legend. Thanks for sharing this video!
HippieBuddah 2 years ago
woooooooo
keymankeys1960 2 years ago
I remember hustling my little pennys together to just go see midsouth wrestling on monday nights(midsouth colisuem memphis 10)good memories.
asouthernlife 2 years ago
One of the true greats.
KitlerAdolf 2 years ago
my dad went and seen him when he was a kid and iv seen him before and man he looks old!!!! now i mean no offense or nothing
AOSTEEN14 2 years ago
jimmy you will always be the man jack!greetings from greenwood s.c.
helluvatry 2 years ago
There are actually two versions of this tune. I am the bassist on the recordings. Not sure about what label the Handsome Jimmy version is on but the one that actually received regional top thirty air time is on Freetone Records (Estell Axton/Stax) with Jimmy Hart singing. The band is called The Gentrys. The old Larry Raspberry band that promoter Jimmy Hart ended up holding the name on. Thanks for the memories of listening to that again.
pawnmack 2 years ago
A little funky Jew?
pvthitch 3 years ago 6
Handsome Jimmy is what pro wrestling is and was always about. I'm glad I got to see him at the mid south coliseum throughout the late 70's to the mid 80's...Noone can compare.
My all time favorite!
johnbwest1970 3 years ago 3
Yep! I loved his feud with Paul Jones way back when I was a kid. Every week I couldn't wait for Valiant to come out there with that baseball bat, or stick, or whatever it was, with Paul Jones' name written on it! LOL That was good stuff! I don't remember him being called "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant, I just remember him being Jimmy "Boogie Woogie Man" Valiant.. (Here comes the boy from New York City) I guess he used different gimmicks in different territories. One of the greats!
hawjhawj68 3 years ago
Ah, his ax handle, lovingly referred to his "Old Lady." He was Boogie Woogie over in the Carolinas and Georgia (which was on TBS, where he feuded with Paul Jones, of course), and then Handsome Jimmy back in Memphis.
gwoontard 3 years ago
Memphis wresling icon...they dont make like this anymore!!!
stars13x 3 years ago
that was awesome!
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
FUCKEM UP HANSOM
MrNaptime 3 years ago
man he was fucking awsome beyond the words he had soul brother and still does . thank you jimmy your the best a fan could have i really mean that .
bigbadge107 3 years ago
I remember meeting in the guy at a indy sow as a kid and remember him hugging me & bringing me in the ring. I had a blast trying run of the ropes only to learn that the ropes were stiff and hurt like hell.
DamianBCollins 3 years ago
a true showman of the sport thank yoy jimmy and by the way your song is awsome
bigbadge107 3 years ago
Jimmy Valient's Moveset:
Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch,
Punch, Punch, Punch, Punch, elbow drop, pin.
TomasTigre 4 years ago 2
solda lotta tickets
havachuk 4 years ago
Give me this moveset over a chump like Cena any day of the week.
JasonBassn 3 years ago
whoa mercy Daddy!
tracytcole 4 years ago
I still own the 45! Thanks for posting!
timbowabo 4 years ago
Who was that on the couch with Cory Maclin and Jerry Lawler?
wvoutlaw2002 4 years ago
Lawler's girlfriend.
TomasTigre 4 years ago
i bought this on a 45 at the richmond coliseum when i was like 9 lol,,,he was a crazy fker,,,i used to love watching him kick the great kabukis ass
hayseed6969 4 years ago
WOW, whos the babe in red? Valiant the lucky dog, always!
DGarcia879 4 years ago
JV is still the man. He was uber popular in Memphis & the old NWA Crockett Promotions.
TheRealMooke 4 years ago 2
They should have more guys like Jimmy Valiant in wrestling today.
TheRealMooke 4 years ago 2
I thought he said "raped by gypsies" whew. It makes it MUCH better now.
bigdickbastard 4 years ago
This whole thing is basically incredible. Thank you for posting it.
Stuttsy 4 years ago
Man, I wish I'd been raised by gypsies!
JasonBassn 4 years ago
Oh hell that was awesome!
sirfdeadly 4 years ago
Not to take anything away from JV but, Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee were the 2 that made Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, and Evansville. The 1 and 2 spot is forever taken. JV is the #3 spot in my eyes though.
MarkBrandon 4 years ago
even though i am deaf, always enjoy Boogie Woogie Mans actions, and when he tagged with Luicous Johnny.. always love watch the actions
Casperman1 5 years ago
In the 70's, Jimmy was a great heel. In the 80's, a better face!
Fit4Life1967 5 years ago
Yes,yes,yes ! I was hoping somebody would put this on. Handsome Jimmy had a great fued with Lawler back in the day, and was just about as popular with the Memphis fans. Probably the closest to Lawler(nobody got over The King) in terms of popularity, I would put him ahead of Austin Idol. King Lawler was always #1 in Mempho but JV was a very close #2 for a while.
volstar88 5 years ago
i grew up watching them on channel 5 with dave brown doing the annoucing,lol
osp80 5 years ago