It saddens me when people refer to Mr. Reed as anything but one of the top guitar pickers that's "ever walked the planet." It saddens me even more that he is gone.
RIP Jerry, you left this world a better place simply cause you were in it.
It doesn't matter how much you make, how many houses you own, how many causes you front. When it all comes down to it, all that matters is how you lived, how you live and how many people remember you and what they remember you for.
In this case, the man matters more than the possessions. Jerry Reed was a great guy that was a good man and that's how we remember him.
I remember you Jerry and the world is a better place for you being here.
I knew Jerry personally and he knew I was a die hard Jerry fan. He called me that " long tall drink of water" and I can still see him picking a " sideways saturday night hot lick " and looking over at me and saying " I'm good huh, Slim?" The world lost a most unique and very talented artist in Jerry Hubbard. RIP " Alabama Wild Man,,,, Snowman" I miss ya buddy.
JR one of the greatest tallents ever! I don't know if Guthrie came up with this chord progression or not, but it was written when 3 chords where all country songs were.
Ace guitarist, funny guy, sadly missed, he deserved more fame, but he probably would'nt have wanted it. Burt reynolds must have had a ball with him making making smokey and the bandit. Tell us Burt, how good was it?
I have been pickin on the guitar for better than 20 years, everytime I think I'm pretty good, I watch Jerry flawlessly plucking those strings and realize I need more work. I doubt I'll ever even get close. Watching him knocks me down a notch every time. What an amazing talent!
Jerr'y best trick was hiding his musical genius behind his good-ole-boy facade, but every once in a while it would shine like this wonderful piece of simplicity. Just listen to the intro and the exit. Just too sweet for words. And, just like his hero, Chet, he loved to be surrounded by great musicians. Not an ounce of ego. Sure miss you, man.
@airforcejim There is one guitarist who is on his level: the Norwegian Øystein Sunde - He is one of the world's best guitarist, and he have done a lot of Jerry Reed, just faster. If you search for "Klå Øystein Sunde", you fill find a video of him to The Claw, just faster. He have also done The City of New Orleans, if you search for "Liten og grønn" :)
When I first heard this version of City of New Orleans, I hated it, but the more I heard it, the more I warmed to it, to the point that I prefer this version now over Arlo Guthrie's
In my opinion, this song, written by Steve Goodman, had more popular appeal than anything Jerry ever wrote, however, Jerry arranged this far better than anything Steve Goodman ever arranged. The combo - Steve G's composition, and Jerry's arranging and guitar virtuoso, gets all the best things together, here.
Jerry and my dad were old friends. When he (my dad) passed away, Jerry took a trip down to the funeral and sang at the service. I often think that dad and he are up somewhere in heaven picking their banjos and having a good old bit of fun.
COUNTRY! and performed by a gentleman, no jumping up and down, no smoking pot on stage, no dancing. just a man and his guitar singing, no fake sound effects. I guess todays stars lack one little thing **TALLENT**!
@fernmann7 ya i guess your right it took me a little while to appreciate his style but after i heard him play "lightnin rod" I used my guitar for kindlin
Jerry Reed . . . Awesome!! I completely associate this man with my childhood . . . he was in so many 70s movies and T.V. shows . . . what a voice! And what a guitar!
Wow, I didn't know anything about this guy until I happened upon a clip of him covering Jim Croce, then learned that he sang "East Bound and Down" in Smokey and the Bandit, and was also a trucker in the movie. He's an extremely talented guitarist and singer, playing with the likes of Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, etc. Awesome.
It's the same melody than Joe Dassin's song "Salut les amoureux" (i.e. Hello lovers) recorded in 1972. lol However, the lyrics don't mean the same thing at all. Still a great song and long live Jerry Reed ! :-)
@Elvisvivant Arlo Guthrie had already released this song before then and had played it numerous times live before that. Steve Goodman actually wrote the song but gave Arlo permission to use it on his album Hobos Lullaby. This song has been covered by many artists Most notably Willie Nelson. In 1984 the year Goodman died, he was given a Grammy for best country song for City Of New Orleans covered by Nelson which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart in the U.S.
Been a huge JR fan for ... well, just about ever, I guess. Was fortunate enough to see him in concert in Battle Creek MI, great seats, and there was a young couple that got up and clog danced during one of his songs. He was delighted! Heard this song first by the man that wrote it, Steve Goodman, and have heard it by many people since, but this is one of the best versions ever. RIP, Jerry, give Elvis a hug and get down to some serious jams!
Man he could play a guitar. Have you ever heard him play the blues on it....? Priceless.
My claim to fame concerning JR is that in "Smokey and the Bandit" when Burt Reynolds showed up to that house to get JR, and the little girl ran out and said "Hey Uncle bandit!"
That was a school mate...and that was her family's house. I lived about 300 meters away.
The House is gone now..... a new city government building is built there now.
It's also interesting that 2 yards over...(continued)
Everytime you see Jerry whether here or on the movies he was on he always seemed to be a fun loving happy person. This came through in his music too. You can tell it in this performance here. He is in no hurry just letting it work itself out. This is for sure my favorite version of this song, closely followed by the Highwaymen's version
This type of country music (John Denver, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, Merle Haggard) is the best. I dont like the direction that modern country music (think Taylor Swift) is heading. Its seems as if its just pop music with banjo and some twang,,the writing is good but I miss the stories (Pancho and lefty, Coat of Many Colors).
Hard for any country western singer/composer/musitian to compare then or now , One of the Greatest EVER !! Hope he's lookin down grinnin at us playin his hits still !!
I saw Jerry Reed over 20 years ago in Lawton Oklahoma. I was in sitting one of the front rows and stood up to take a picture...he stopped singing and looked at me and said "Honey, you ain't gotta take my picture, I'll come home with you and sit on your dresser." Needless to say I didn't get the picture but I did turn a thousand shades of red!!
@CarliB7 : Oh good gosh - I would've been just like that.... I always loved him - not just for his playing and voice, but gosh he was sweet...
My sweetie has a similar style, but plays bluegrass gospel; however, he loves to watch the virtuosity that was Jerry's picking - even today, it is still hard to find...
@CarliB7 I went to Basic Training at Fort Sill almost 10 years ago. I was just a little boy of 17 though. I didn't know any better. Boy how the world has changed since then. On a very dramatic scale. Oh well.....
Just a guess, but he is playing a nylon string guitar through either a fat chorus effect or a phaser. I am leaning towards a chorus with a lot of depth and a slow speed.
Definately one of the best versions out there - and I love Willie nelson and Johnny Cash!! Too bad it's not newer or a bit better quality... this is a CLASSIC!!!!
I don't know how you attained this video, but gosh, thanks for sharing!
Reedynn 23 hours ago
Alot of guys threw away their thumb picks because of Jerry Reed.
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Hismailservice 1 month ago
The world loves you Jerry.. RIP son
ngrplz 1 month ago 2
JERRY REED 2012
edystrauss 1 month ago
rip MR REED what a great musician and entertainer he was born to it
mothergrace1 1 month ago 2
wow an amazing and talented man
mothergrace1 1 month ago
It saddens me when people refer to Mr. Reed as anything but one of the top guitar pickers that's "ever walked the planet." It saddens me even more that he is gone.
RIP Jerry, you left this world a better place simply cause you were in it.
Pick it son!
camaro97383 1 month ago 5
A very underrated singer who deserved more attention. RIP
DCNY31279 2 months ago 2
I'm agreed, they just don't come like this anymore, such a talent is a rare thing these days. Rest in peace "snowman".
jonnyace70 2 months ago
Listen to that thumb, God it gives me chills. JR the consumate thumbpicker. I love it, thanks for posting.
bgdenham 3 months ago
written by mr steve goodman, another fantastic guitar player.. RIP guys.
putdownan8dude 3 months ago
Videos like this put things into perspective,
It doesn't matter how much you make, how many houses you own, how many causes you front. When it all comes down to it, all that matters is how you lived, how you live and how many people remember you and what they remember you for.
In this case, the man matters more than the possessions. Jerry Reed was a great guy that was a good man and that's how we remember him.
I remember you Jerry and the world is a better place for you being here.
permit1850 3 months ago
I totally didn't even realize what song this was gonna be. I just clicked on it because of Jerry. This is awesome!
stuntmanmike37 3 months ago
he screwed up he said grave yards twice 1st shoulda been freightyards full of old black men
Syzygy60 3 months ago
shit...I thought I played it good,he's kicking my ass!
Syzygy60 3 months ago
That's some good guitar playing
willlovesjennifer 3 months ago
I knew Jerry personally and he knew I was a die hard Jerry fan. He called me that " long tall drink of water" and I can still see him picking a " sideways saturday night hot lick " and looking over at me and saying " I'm good huh, Slim?" The world lost a most unique and very talented artist in Jerry Hubbard. RIP " Alabama Wild Man,,,, Snowman" I miss ya buddy.
ZazzOffGuitars 3 months ago
@ airforcejim DEFINITELY...
ILoveCurves88 3 months ago
Jerry and Jim Croce and Steve Goodman are having a folk rock jam together now
luvtotruck 4 months ago
I dont know much about country folk music but: THIS IS GOOD!
lvmh 4 months ago
Everybody loves the snowman!
996artichoke 4 months ago
I'm a bloody metal fan by nature and habit. But nothing, NOTHING, compares to Jerry Reed!! Loved that guy and his music, wish we had more....
1rudyjrios 4 months ago
THE Giant among Giants, Jerry Reed. Nothing else to say.....
edavidsalways 4 months ago
When people say they like all music accept country I throw on some Jerry Reed.Opinion change's.
lazarusdigital 5 months ago
Jerry Reed was great. Funny and very talented. I miss him because he always gave me a laugh when I caught him on the TV. RIP Jerry. Miss Ya!
rjplamf61 6 months ago
A phaser and a nylon guitar, only JR can make it sound like it belongs together. RIP Jerry, we all miss you. Still pickin' I'm sure.
bgdenham 6 months ago
JR one of the greatest tallents ever! I don't know if Guthrie came up with this chord progression or not, but it was written when 3 chords where all country songs were.
A real classic, JR and City of New Orleans.
bgdenham 6 months ago
Too good to be a big star. Really wonderful.
mopbrothers 6 months ago
at around 3:15 i thought he was going straight into hendrix's 'hey baby'..hahah. grew up seeing tons of reed on the tube, still great stuff
johosjokers 6 months ago
brain orgasm
bgflorijn 6 months ago
Rest In Peace Snowman. A true musican and a true legend. Right beside Johnny Cash & Waylon Jennings.
TedBundy78 6 months ago 24
Snowman this is Bandit, what's yer 20, over?
MCADJim 7 months ago
yea he os overlooked and if more people woold have herd him he would have made it in the hall of fame i wish he did
chriswinters17 7 months ago 2
Still after hearing almost every version of this song done, Jerry Reed takes the top spot for me! No one like this talented man.
VintageRetroNeatStuf 7 months ago
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Phenomenal version. One of the best I have heard. It is a shame he did not perform the entire song.
quinho1970 7 months ago
Phenomenal version. One of the best I have heard. It is a shame he did not perform the entire song.
quinho1970 7 months ago
Best Version of this song I have heard - keep pickin that guitar up there in paradise Jerry - 10/4 son
joooaaann88 7 months ago
Ace guitarist, funny guy, sadly missed, he deserved more fame, but he probably would'nt have wanted it. Burt reynolds must have had a ball with him making making smokey and the bandit. Tell us Burt, how good was it?
55marise 7 months ago
The Lord broke the mold after He made Jerry Reed. A true original.
flatiron53 8 months ago
Amazing cover!
Mjollnir50 8 months ago
im ganna pic
grantos33 8 months ago
0:01 big ol hunk a jerry reed lol that hary legged guitar pickin sum bitch legend!
poopypal 8 months ago
So many great versions of this song, but, I'm pretty damn sure, this one is my favorite.
derder1976 8 months ago
i do not no who to like john denver singing rideing the city of new orleans or jerry reed i like them both rip john denver and jerry reed.
briscotigger 8 months ago
l love Chet but Reed was multi talented and sometimes l want to put him at the top of the list. RIP Jerry and Chet.
joe1969812 8 months ago
Easily the best country picker next to Chet.
SmithRuel 9 months ago
I have been pickin on the guitar for better than 20 years, everytime I think I'm pretty good, I watch Jerry flawlessly plucking those strings and realize I need more work. I doubt I'll ever even get close. Watching him knocks me down a notch every time. What an amazing talent!
KLUNKET 10 months ago 2
Jerr'y best trick was hiding his musical genius behind his good-ole-boy facade, but every once in a while it would shine like this wonderful piece of simplicity. Just listen to the intro and the exit. Just too sweet for words. And, just like his hero, Chet, he loved to be surrounded by great musicians. Not an ounce of ego. Sure miss you, man.
jimirsaysbuddy 10 months ago 2
They don't come like Jerry anymore. They just don't. A true musician and a true performer. No frills, no bullshit, just pure talent.
airforcejim 10 months ago 63
@airforcejim There is one guitarist who is on his level: the Norwegian Øystein Sunde - He is one of the world's best guitarist, and he have done a lot of Jerry Reed, just faster. If you search for "Klå Øystein Sunde", you fill find a video of him to The Claw, just faster. He have also done The City of New Orleans, if you search for "Liten og grønn" :)
svensken5 7 months ago
@airforcejim I'm sure the other 'Jerry' was influenced by him.
Countrychiddler 5 months ago
Love Jerry, love this , but would prefer less guitar effects.
PennsyltuckyBucky 10 months ago
I'd like to see Mcgraw, Urban, or Chesney try that.
palmpedal 10 months ago
Boy Jerry loves nylon string twanger..
wisesatyr72 10 months ago
Jerry has long been one of my very artists; he was truly one of a kind with the style of picking he did. No one could touch him, then or now.
Rest in peace, Jerry. You are deeply and truly missed...from a forever die-hard fan.
TheWQ1C 10 months ago
:"Trains that have no names~"
See.. all IMPORTANT trains have a name!!
rickjolley 10 months ago
When I first heard this version of City of New Orleans, I hated it, but the more I heard it, the more I warmed to it, to the point that I prefer this version now over Arlo Guthrie's
smartcooky99 11 months ago
In my opinion, this song, written by Steve Goodman, had more popular appeal than anything Jerry ever wrote, however, Jerry arranged this far better than anything Steve Goodman ever arranged. The combo - Steve G's composition, and Jerry's arranging and guitar virtuoso, gets all the best things together, here.
moseyalong1 11 months ago
J.F.C.S.A He is great.
rjasin123 11 months ago
Arlo Guthrie.. But this much better!!
1339LARS 11 months ago
@triplexxxsatyr: Jerry Reed aint dead..is he?
direconbassest2 11 months ago
@direconbassest2
yes
poppyseller1 11 months ago
Passed away Sept. 1, 2008.
triplexxxsatyr 11 months ago
I like him.
kristilyn1963 11 months ago
my favorite version of this song
big84diesel 11 months ago
HE´S GREAT!!!!!!
1339LARS 1 year ago
THIS IS COUNTRY!!
i love it..
Noacuervo 1 year ago
@Noacuervo
This is Arlo Guthrie.... a Folk Singer's song! This is AMERICA to me!! But, like you, I love this song!!
IowaHarley65 11 months ago
@IowaHarley65
No.
It was Steve Goodman, not Arlo, though he kindly gave the song to Arlo.
schusterlehrling 11 months ago
@schusterlehrling
Yes... you are correct, sir. Thanks....
He cornered Arlo late one night, forcing him to listen to it, then "passed it on" to Arlo.
I was referring to Arlo making it as widespread as it became, but it was written by Steve Goodman.
IowaHarley65 11 months ago
Jerry and my dad were old friends. When he (my dad) passed away, Jerry took a trip down to the funeral and sang at the service. I often think that dad and he are up somewhere in heaven picking their banjos and having a good old bit of fun.
kabukikitsune 1 year ago 3
@kabukikitsune I think that was truly awesome. You, as well as your late father, have an insight on Jerry that most of us couldn't imagine.
And I think you're right; even now I'm sure they're in Heaven picking banjos and having a great time. Somewhere I think I can hear it now...
TheWQ1C 10 months ago
Who don't love a big ole hunk a Jerry Reed throwed in there?
rpeter17 1 year ago 2
COUNTRY! and performed by a gentleman, no jumping up and down, no smoking pot on stage, no dancing. just a man and his guitar singing, no fake sound effects. I guess todays stars lack one little thing **TALLENT**!
jwdundon 1 year ago
Willie Nelson he aint but not to bad.
farmer07089 1 year ago
Willie Nelson he aint but not to bad
farmer07089 1 year ago
@farmer07089 WIllie Nelson couldn't hold Reed's pick.
fernmann7 4 months ago
@fernmann7 ya i guess your right it took me a little while to appreciate his style but after i heard him play "lightnin rod" I used my guitar for kindlin
farmer07089 2 months ago
Jerry Reed . . . Awesome!! I completely associate this man with my childhood . . . he was in so many 70s movies and T.V. shows . . . what a voice! And what a guitar!
jubjub2112 1 year ago
A true classic of a man. Where has country music gone?
mmoose08 1 year ago
The most under-rated guitar player ever.
randybeidelschies 1 year ago
Wow, I didn't know anything about this guy until I happened upon a clip of him covering Jim Croce, then learned that he sang "East Bound and Down" in Smokey and the Bandit, and was also a trucker in the movie. He's an extremely talented guitarist and singer, playing with the likes of Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, etc. Awesome.
raremountainbear 1 year ago 2
It's sad that no one plays like this anymore ,_,
VampNinja89 1 year ago
@VampNinja89 Arlo Guthrie still plays like that. Give him a listen you might like it.
TheGunslinger5854 1 year ago
If this guy isn't the most underrated git player of all time I don't know who is....
Solange3000 1 year ago
It's the same melody than Joe Dassin's song "Salut les amoureux" (i.e. Hello lovers) recorded in 1972. lol However, the lyrics don't mean the same thing at all. Still a great song and long live Jerry Reed ! :-)
Elvisvivant 1 year ago
@Elvisvivant Arlo Guthrie had already released this song before then and had played it numerous times live before that. Steve Goodman actually wrote the song but gave Arlo permission to use it on his album Hobos Lullaby. This song has been covered by many artists Most notably Willie Nelson. In 1984 the year Goodman died, he was given a Grammy for best country song for City Of New Orleans covered by Nelson which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart in the U.S.
TheGunslinger5854 1 year ago
@TheGunslinger5854 Thank you for the info ! :-)
Elvisvivant 1 year ago
Been a huge JR fan for ... well, just about ever, I guess. Was fortunate enough to see him in concert in Battle Creek MI, great seats, and there was a young couple that got up and clog danced during one of his songs. He was delighted! Heard this song first by the man that wrote it, Steve Goodman, and have heard it by many people since, but this is one of the best versions ever. RIP, Jerry, give Elvis a hug and get down to some serious jams!
ceallaig1 1 year ago
WOW!!!
That is some impressive guitar playing right there!!
Flows so naturally its unreal.
Mr8studnu2 1 year ago
does he have a flange/phaser effect on his guitar? that sounds weird.
freezazoid 1 year ago
ur so right chuggie...jus so natural and inventive.bet he had oerfect pitch.
clubbrazil 1 year ago
Man, that is the most natural guitarist I ever heard. Django crossed with Glen Campbell!
ShuggieTodd 1 year ago
I love his melody in this song!
HeyyyItsAngel 1 year ago
2-yards over was a beautiful house that the "Hardees" restaurant fresh breakfast biscuit commercials began....way back in the 80's.
Man....I am old...LOL
Prometheus1st 1 year ago
Man he could play a guitar. Have you ever heard him play the blues on it....? Priceless.
My claim to fame concerning JR is that in "Smokey and the Bandit" when Burt Reynolds showed up to that house to get JR, and the little girl ran out and said "Hey Uncle bandit!"
That was a school mate...and that was her family's house. I lived about 300 meters away.
The House is gone now..... a new city government building is built there now.
It's also interesting that 2 yards over...(continued)
Prometheus1st 1 year ago
I love his personality. He always smiled. And beautiful song, really.
TheCaterozza 1 year ago
Truly on of the greatest ever. Love to watch him play. Thanks for sharing!
pearsonba350 1 year ago
So much of his stuff is hard to find... I wish whatever record company that owns his albums would re-release them on cd...
DeepSouthWrestling1 1 year ago
Jerry was one of my fave country singers growing up in the 1970s.
TheZeke1974 1 year ago
What a huge talent this man was...it's rare. He left us too soon, only his early seventies. I hope he's still pickin' somewhere.
tomnanD3 1 year ago
Young pickers should pay attention to this.
thummy09 1 year ago
@thummy09 That's what I'm doing :)
AlexisGuitar94 1 year ago
The snowman could be the greatest artist ever.
kurk635 1 year ago
this is the best version of this song.
misterdsen 1 year ago
Jerry Reed se disait plus chanteur que guitariste.
Il avait l'admiration des chanteurs et aussi celle des guitaristes.
Il était excellent dans ces deux domaines !
Reiniou06 1 year ago
@Reiniou06
Say that again!
patrickfur1 1 year ago
brilliant
OregonLumberjack 1 year ago
is that a flanger on the guitar?
balstad74 1 year ago
is that a flanger on the guitar?
balstad74 1 year ago
what a brilliant song and finger picking technique
Whats the effect on the guitar, sounds something like a flanger...
balstad74 1 year ago
@balstad74 .....the guitar is tuned to Open G.....and that's an MXR phase 90 phaser...giving it that sound effect.
texican65 1 year ago
My mom used to dress me like this in elementary school.
leefoll 1 year ago
One of the most overlooked guitarist around!!
derekjholak 1 year ago 74
this guy is really great!!
I just wanna be like him
YES!!
takuda4 1 year ago
Does this movie still work? because I can't view it
jay600katana 1 year ago
@jay600katana im watchin it right now.. he's a great guitar player!!!
ericcartmill 1 year ago
@ericcartmill one of the best guitar players,in my opinion.
jay600katana 1 year ago
@ericcartmill One of the best guitar players and performers. R.I.P Jerry God Bless You
jay600katana 1 year ago
Chanté en français par Joe Dassin : "Salut les amoureux". Bravo Jerry, repose en paix.
JPGIUBERGIA 1 year ago
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JPGIUBERGIA 1 year ago
sweet , what a guitar picker
russell5419 1 year ago
This version sends a chill up my spine.. Jerry was a very nice man, especially later in his years, as he was born again.. Hallelujah!!!
jerrycb 1 year ago
its the best song in the world!!
banditrn 1 year ago
I used to ride the real city of NO up to my grandparents in Miss up from NO . 1958.
hieronomy 1 year ago
Jerry Reed will always be a legend in my eyes, He is one of the greatest musical talents and all around great entertainers of our time
kingrico1921 1 year ago
is he dead?
mtbluzman 1 year ago
@mtbluzman Hope so they burned him.
blobby1972 1 year ago
@blobby1972 lol
resonatored 1 year ago
How anyone could not see that this rendition of this tune is one of the best songs of all time is beyond me.
Broots2008 1 year ago 2
I hate that I am so late to the Jerry Reed greatness. RIP Jerry. You have a new fan and I'm glad to call you one of my favorites.
triplexxxsatyr 1 year ago 29
thank you
sportsbettingman 1 year ago
This was amazing
VoxBox2000 1 year ago
the battle of new orleans
rodneydb1978 1 year ago
Everytime you see Jerry whether here or on the movies he was on he always seemed to be a fun loving happy person. This came through in his music too. You can tell it in this performance here. He is in no hurry just letting it work itself out. This is for sure my favorite version of this song, closely followed by the Highwaymen's version
86waterpumper 1 year ago
His Talent just untamed skill and charisma will be heard forever and should be played loud with friends ;)
ironwulfenn 1 year ago 2
I guess God likes a little guitar picking too.
Bassmanbbn4 1 year ago 3
Steve Goodman....
mario72342 1 year ago
FANTASTIC, What else can you say, I wish I could pick like that.
RIP Jerry, your music lives on.
sbsbsb1000 1 year ago
good rendition
zkgubs 1 year ago
I dig Jerry but this song doesn't suit him. He's got a lot more life than this tune.
shatchett0 1 year ago 3
@shatchett0 just cause he aint speeding down the highway dont mean he aint drivin fine stop judging the music and enjoy the scenery.....
dlevita 1 year ago
@dlevita still, listen to his version of roll in my sweet baby's arms, especially the last guitar solo. that just blows my mind.
i like his rendition of this song.. but i agree that its not really in his niche.
jessupar 1 year ago
Amazing!!
doesntfitinatag 1 year ago
the best version ever, what a picker, I loved it, another great gone why before he should have, out loss.
russell5419 1 year ago
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This type of country music (John Denver, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, Merle Haggard) is the best. I dont like the direction that modern country music (think Taylor Swift) is heading. Its seems as if its just pop music with banjo and some twang,,the writing is good but I miss the stories (Pancho and lefty, Coat of Many Colors).
AnthonyJakeHAtienza 1 year ago
didnt know he was that good of a picker....... good for Jerry
mysticradio 1 year ago
thats good with fred. lol great stuff the snowman is.
keitel666 1 year ago
Low key vocal but great guitar work.
silverstartrucker 2 years ago
That's a phase shifter...and a great song...and a great character actor...and one hellacious guitar picker
squantro 2 years ago
Damn , Jerry Reeds the man .
HellWolfsSwankyGrave 2 years ago 2
Hard for any country western singer/composer/musitian to compare then or now , One of the Greatest EVER !! Hope he's lookin down grinnin at us playin his hits still !!
ironwulfenn 2 years ago 2
I saw Jerry Reed over 20 years ago in Lawton Oklahoma. I was in sitting one of the front rows and stood up to take a picture...he stopped singing and looked at me and said "Honey, you ain't gotta take my picture, I'll come home with you and sit on your dresser." Needless to say I didn't get the picture but I did turn a thousand shades of red!!
CarliB7 2 years ago 90
Hahaha, well isn't that a great story to tell? =] .
Tonycaveman 2 years ago
@CarliB7 he used that line in smokey and the bandit bless him
blobby1972 1 year ago
@CarliB7 That's Great !!
ADJ30168 1 year ago
@CarliB7 : Oh good gosh - I would've been just like that.... I always loved him - not just for his playing and voice, but gosh he was sweet...
My sweetie has a similar style, but plays bluegrass gospel; however, he loves to watch the virtuosity that was Jerry's picking - even today, it is still hard to find...
GrnEyedAngel81 1 year ago
@CarliB7 I went to Basic Training at Fort Sill almost 10 years ago. I was just a little boy of 17 though. I didn't know any better. Boy how the world has changed since then. On a very dramatic scale. Oh well.....
mirk1500 1 year ago
@CarliB7 .must have made your day though
ianwalkerdownland 1 year ago
@CarliB7 and a memory that will last a lifetime !
choaterace 1 year ago
@CarliB7 BS
MarkieBhoy17 1 year ago
@CarliB7 that is the coolest shit ever
endrehth 1 year ago
@CarliB7 One of the coolest damned concert stories I have ever heard!! Jerry Reed is the man!!
jubjub2112 1 year ago
@CarliB7 did you steal that from smokey and the bandit honey?
SinistrChevy 1 year ago
@CarliB7
Nice
manny8manny 11 months ago
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@CarliB7
Nice
manny8manny 11 months ago
he can play saw him in concert just after he did Bat21, he talked more than he sang, would have rather heard him sing more, now we won't.
jlbsr1959 2 years ago
Dang, I miss Jerry Reed.
AZHappy 2 years ago
beautiful....no one can copy that!!!
zackyko 2 years ago 3
how does he get that sound!?!?
M3LGIBSON4EVER 2 years ago
seriously. what is that?
cameraperson 2 years ago
i know hes playin a guitar but it sounds so diffrent
M3LGIBSON4EVER 2 years ago
Just a guess, but he is playing a nylon string guitar through either a fat chorus effect or a phaser. I am leaning towards a chorus with a lot of depth and a slow speed.
samtheguitarman1975 2 years ago
whatever it is its sexy!
M3LGIBSON4EVER 2 years ago
I play guitar, this is one of the best I have ever heard, jerry reed, right on.
russell5419 2 years ago
great version....you're FIRED!!!!!
curtispullyaskirtup 2 years ago
Also, he's playing in open G tuning! Jerry's the best!
37terraplane 2 years ago
wish we had a song like this four our country UK
captainkeith1 2 years ago
Ferry Across the Mersey
37terraplane 2 years ago
Definately one of the best versions out there - and I love Willie nelson and Johnny Cash!! Too bad it's not newer or a bit better quality... this is a CLASSIC!!!!
kevisp77 2 years ago 4