I have only one comment on this performance. How on earth can the audience sit on their ass and not give a standing ovation to Milsap after that??? (The guy pours his heart, soul, energy and colossal talent into the performance); A very under-appreciated artist in Country Music.
@Sloneman a. It's the Grand Ole Opry, which tends to be more polite and well-mannered, plus how many in there are actually younger? b. Um, no, not a very underappreciated artist in country music; he's a very underappreciated artist in music, period.
I recall when this concert special aired on The Nashville Network in 1990, as I recorded the entire program. Such a unique talent on display at his best!
@attentionstatic I think it is more people are on the awe side of things. Perhaps, showing great respect and/or enjoying Ronnie to the fullest. Can't hear all that goodness with screaming, yelling, hollering, lol.
One of the greatest performances of all time that is sadly forgotten by everyone except diehard Milsap fans. I remember taping this on our VCR when it first aired 20 years ago. I was only 12 years old and watched it over and over, totally blown away by the dynamic talent Ronnie displayed here. The most amazing thing about Ronnie is his versatility as a singer/musician..there is literally nothing this guy cannot sing.
I have been a fan since I was 10...i used to wear sun glasses on and mock him....and still to this day I cant believe how great he still sings with NO change in voice. God Bless Ronnie Milsap!!!
In all honesty, I think Ronnie Milsap is a lot better than Fats Domino, Floyd Cramer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and even Ray Charles combined! I know he'd disagree about Ray, but still, he should seriously do a tribute album to Ray Charles! He did a tribute album to Jim Reeves & outdid him everywhere, why not one for Ray? P.S. If I could give a few suggestions to Ronnie for that, I'd want him to do "What'd I Say", "Georgia On My Mind", "I Got A Woman", and "A Song For You" if you know it.
Yes, that too, but it'd probably require a duet partner of some sort, and Ronnie would have to find an older singer for that whom's better than Willie Nelson. (What about Charley Pride?) Ronnie still has time to record that album, so what is he waiting for? It's long overdue as well! He should also give songwriting one more shot by composing one about Ray Charles! When he wants to be, Ronnie's an excellent songwriter ("Not For The Love Of You", "Plain and Simple", "Country Cookin'")! Get to it!
that is true... i mean mr. Milsap's voice is.... like none other with an amazing range of falsetto to even a good bass! i mean and the way he carrying and the tone of his voice is just... unmatchable..
THIS WAS ABSOULUTLEY AMAZING!!! i love me some Ronnie Milsap not one of the best but THE BEST country artist now, then, and still will be!! i mean look how much he puts into it!!! i loved this performance... toward the end was phenomenal and when he did Ray Charles!! woo! the crowd needed to wake up though!! if i had been there i would be yelling, running around, and jumping on tables haha
Truly one of the distinguished voices in country music with an amazing range of musical styles that you don't see in today's music. I've seen Ronnie perform live many times through the years and those show ending melodies are timeless as he honors the musical legends of yesteryear. Thanks for posting this 62fut!
A priceless, rockin' performance from the most versatile and underappreciated singer in America. Ronnie takes a medley of classic hits and sings them all well as the legends that made them famous. The dude does Ray Charles better than Ray!
Bloozedaddy, u are right. He was playing the hell out of that piano during "Lucille." WOW! Have you seen HistoryKrell's videos of Ronnie's Austin City Limits Performance? They'll knock you out of your seat! You should check it out!
Remember the first time I ever saw Ronnie do this, he was opening for the Oak Ridge Boys in 92 I think at Freedom Hall and he jumped off that piano and then came back out and did Stranger In My House for an encore, 20,000 went NUTS!! Garth, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw could NOT get that same venue as loud as Ronnie did that night and when the Oaks took the stage there were ALOT of empty seats
Well said MrNotNiceGuy! What is amazing is seeing the stage presence of this man and how he does a visual impersonation of Ray Charles when he's never even SEEN Ray sway around the piano bench like that!
And Ronnie's powerful singing and piano playing speak for themselves. There is NOBODY in country music today who could equal this great performance from 20 years ago...
MrNotNiceGuy, perhaps that's why radio stopped playing Ronnie Milsap; he so can satisfy audiences, & is so talented & musically diverse, they were afraid he'd put everybody else out of business! (That & the fact that, in the early 90s, the country-pop fad was pretty close to dead.) That's a shame, for with better airplay, Ronnie could've won more #1s than even Conway Twitty & George Strait! 'Kenny Cheesy' is more like it! Exact opposite in ability to Milsap! Kenny bad, Ronnie Excellent! (claps)
Response to self: "...how many in there WERE actually younger..."
CharlieAndRonnie 3 months ago
I have only one comment on this performance. How on earth can the audience sit on their ass and not give a standing ovation to Milsap after that??? (The guy pours his heart, soul, energy and colossal talent into the performance); A very under-appreciated artist in Country Music.
Sloneman 4 months ago 3
@Sloneman a. It's the Grand Ole Opry, which tends to be more polite and well-mannered, plus how many in there are actually younger? b. Um, no, not a very underappreciated artist in country music; he's a very underappreciated artist in music, period.
CharlieAndRonnie 3 months ago
I recall when this concert special aired on The Nashville Network in 1990, as I recorded the entire program. Such a unique talent on display at his best!
mythid12 8 months ago
I ove RONNIE To the core! but that audience there is about as dead as it gets
attentionstatic 1 year ago
@attentionstatic I think it is more people are on the awe side of things. Perhaps, showing great respect and/or enjoying Ronnie to the fullest. Can't hear all that goodness with screaming, yelling, hollering, lol.
Starrsflower 11 months ago
Classic guy!! Classic act!!! We worked at the same club in Memphis back in the 60's.
Hotrodbs 1 year ago
This man is the Best entertainer I've ever seen in my life. I've seen many live in concert and none can compare to Mr. Ronnie Milsap, AKA ,WB4KCG
MrLarryOwens 1 year ago 4
One of the greatest performances of all time that is sadly forgotten by everyone except diehard Milsap fans. I remember taping this on our VCR when it first aired 20 years ago. I was only 12 years old and watched it over and over, totally blown away by the dynamic talent Ronnie displayed here. The most amazing thing about Ronnie is his versatility as a singer/musician..there is literally nothing this guy cannot sing.
BloozeDaddy76 1 year ago 5
@BloozeDaddy76
I have been a fan since I was 10...i used to wear sun glasses on and mock him....and still to this day I cant believe how great he still sings with NO change in voice. God Bless Ronnie Milsap!!!
campcaldwell 1 year ago 3
Simply the best showman alive.
doc6104 1 year ago 2
A vintage performance by a country music legend, who one day should gain entry into the country music hall of fame, something long overdue.
mythid12 1 year ago 2
what is the song he palys at 5:46 i cant think of it, i know it and its bugging me bad,
rogerdabadge82 2 years ago
That would be Floyd Cramer's "Last Date"
milsapfanatic 2 years ago
thank you so much, that was bugging me realy bad,
rogerdabadge82 2 years ago
@rogerdabadge82
Floyd Cramer
campcaldwell 1 year ago
Awesome!
reckonimokie 2 years ago
In all honesty, I think Ronnie Milsap is a lot better than Fats Domino, Floyd Cramer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and even Ray Charles combined! I know he'd disagree about Ray, but still, he should seriously do a tribute album to Ray Charles! He did a tribute album to Jim Reeves & outdid him everywhere, why not one for Ray? P.S. If I could give a few suggestions to Ronnie for that, I'd want him to do "What'd I Say", "Georgia On My Mind", "I Got A Woman", and "A Song For You" if you know it.
CharlieAndRonnie 2 years ago
seven spanish angels would be a good one to do
mrkoolnerd 2 years ago
Yes, that too, but it'd probably require a duet partner of some sort, and Ronnie would have to find an older singer for that whom's better than Willie Nelson. (What about Charley Pride?) Ronnie still has time to record that album, so what is he waiting for? It's long overdue as well! He should also give songwriting one more shot by composing one about Ray Charles! When he wants to be, Ronnie's an excellent songwriter ("Not For The Love Of You", "Plain and Simple", "Country Cookin'")! Get to it!
CharlieAndRonnie 2 years ago
ronnie himself needs a tribute
mrkoolnerd 2 years ago 2
no one would even come close
tn6672 1 year ago
that is true... i mean mr. Milsap's voice is.... like none other with an amazing range of falsetto to even a good bass! i mean and the way he carrying and the tone of his voice is just... unmatchable..
ilovemybabygirl15 1 year ago
@tn6672 trace adkins did a decent version of stranger in my house
mrkoolnerd 1 year ago
THIS WAS ABSOULUTLEY AMAZING!!! i love me some Ronnie Milsap not one of the best but THE BEST country artist now, then, and still will be!! i mean look how much he puts into it!!! i loved this performance... toward the end was phenomenal and when he did Ray Charles!! woo! the crowd needed to wake up though!! if i had been there i would be yelling, running around, and jumping on tables haha
ilovemybabygirl15 2 years ago
Somebody needs to smack the crowd. They are like dead as crap. Absolutley no feel for the music hardly at all.
Spaz2708 2 years ago
Truly one of the distinguished voices in country music with an amazing range of musical styles that you don't see in today's music. I've seen Ronnie perform live many times through the years and those show ending melodies are timeless as he honors the musical legends of yesteryear. Thanks for posting this 62fut!
mythid12 2 years ago
A priceless, rockin' performance from the most versatile and underappreciated singer in America. Ronnie takes a medley of classic hits and sings them all well as the legends that made them famous. The dude does Ray Charles better than Ray!
Listen to the man rock that damn piano at 7:52!
BloozeDaddy76 2 years ago
Bloozedaddy, u are right. He was playing the hell out of that piano during "Lucille." WOW! Have you seen HistoryKrell's videos of Ronnie's Austin City Limits Performance? They'll knock you out of your seat! You should check it out!
milsapfanatic 2 years ago
FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for sharing this.
rmlafan 2 years ago
Remember the first time I ever saw Ronnie do this, he was opening for the Oak Ridge Boys in 92 I think at Freedom Hall and he jumped off that piano and then came back out and did Stranger In My House for an encore, 20,000 went NUTS!! Garth, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw could NOT get that same venue as loud as Ronnie did that night and when the Oaks took the stage there were ALOT of empty seats
MrNotNiceGuy 2 years ago
Well said MrNotNiceGuy! What is amazing is seeing the stage presence of this man and how he does a visual impersonation of Ray Charles when he's never even SEEN Ray sway around the piano bench like that!
And Ronnie's powerful singing and piano playing speak for themselves. There is NOBODY in country music today who could equal this great performance from 20 years ago...
BloozeDaddy76 2 years ago 2
MrNotNiceGuy, perhaps that's why radio stopped playing Ronnie Milsap; he so can satisfy audiences, & is so talented & musically diverse, they were afraid he'd put everybody else out of business! (That & the fact that, in the early 90s, the country-pop fad was pretty close to dead.) That's a shame, for with better airplay, Ronnie could've won more #1s than even Conway Twitty & George Strait! 'Kenny Cheesy' is more like it! Exact opposite in ability to Milsap! Kenny bad, Ronnie Excellent! (claps)
CharlieAndRonnie 2 years ago