Jerry Woodard-"Long Tall Texan"

[davidhwalton]

My Mother used to date Henry back in the old days. She always spoke fondly of him, and from what I gather, still carried a torch for him till her last day.

[joepappa1]

Thanks for posting the info. I did, howeve, know that because I knew the Strzelecki Brothers and performed with thim.

Thanks

[SkidRowJim]

Written by Henry Strzelecki when he saw Tex Ritter in his western duds, in a cafe in Birmingham Al. First recorded by Henry and bro Larry 1959 in the group 'The Four Flickers'on Lee Label from Memphis..Jerry Woodard October 1960..Murry Kellum 1963 (other side 'Gotta Leave This Town' by Kellum's buddy Glenn Sutton who became a major songwriter/producer) also The Kingsmen 1st album 1963...And on the 'Beach Boys Concert' live album recorded in Sacramento Dec 1963. Album released in Oct 1964..srj

[antivenin]

GREAT!!

[joepappa1]

That is great. Roger was at the BRC induction for Hall of Fame for Jerry and me on Aug 22nd

Love Roger too

[pmddld]

Jerry's brother Roger is my Pastor.

[atukcurse]

I like the punk version by the PEDS

[princeben7]

I use to sing when I was a little kid, My aunt still talks about it to this day, happen about 44 yrs ago! hee hee

[mjohnsonmuna]

The original version

[ezl2010able]

ueee

[joepappa1]

eh ruh eh ruh

Thanks

Jerry will be inducted in the BRC Hall Of Fame in August of 2010

[Remeat]

I had that track on K-Tel Recs. It blew me away. Thanks for the coool track in MI during these warm May/June months in Michigan. Is that your hat?

[proudcrazyperson]

i love this song i love country music but this is my favorite song i am a country girl

[joepappa1]

@proudcrazyperson Thank you. Jerry will be inducted in the BRC Hall of Fame in August! He won't be there but his brothers and I will.

[imaRoLLingStonzFan]

@joepappa1 Hummm excuse me but i got a dumb ?

what is "BRC" hall of fame. I know R ock and R hall of fame and country music hall of fame but what does BRC stand for?

[joepappa1]

@imaRoLLingStonzFan Birmingham Record Collectors. The largest of its type in the world!

Thanks

[imaRoLLingStonzFan]

@joepappa1 Okay thank you :)

Btw good song thanks for the upload.

[grimgrimdeath666]

The Beach boys version is better

[CrudeDude]

The Beach Boys did a good  "...Texan", too.

[JaxYouUp]

hehe... they did a version of this on sesame street!

[joepappa1]

Thats good to know. I have always wondered why the song didn't make megabucks!

[mashtones]

The original recording was by "The Four Flickers" a group with the songwriter Henry Strzelecki and his brother. Info on That's All Rite Mama: Long Tall Texan webpage. Don't know how to post a link. Google it.

[joepappa1]

I knew that Henry and Larry had cut demo's on their songs, but was unaware of this! Thanks for the info!

jg

[jodee1981]

Jerry was an awesome musician. I got to know him in the 70's. He was talented.

[joepappa1]

I was probably still working with him. Was this at the "Gilded Cage" St SimonsI sland?

jerry

[surfside48]

Do you remember what year Jerry did this song? Thanks for any information.

[tnmsc83]

I was just listening to this on a Beach Boys concert LP (not CD) and wondering who wrote the original. Now I know. Thanks!

[aucksmix]

Love it!  And it is the best version for sure.

[Mikkeymeluv]

Wow this really brought back some memories! My dad & his friends used to sing this to me when I was little since I was a long tall texan....thanks for having this on here.

[pgh45rpms]

I remember Murray Kellum's hit, but didn't realize the original is Jerry's version. I have a cd by the Gestures, a group from Mankato Minn., that also did this song. Sounds like something Ray Stevens or the Coasters would do tool. Thanks for posting!!

[joepappa1]

Thanks for listening!

The Bass player wrote this and went on to win awards and play with Chet Atkins. He also Did hundreds of recordings a staff musician.

Jerry will always be missed by me and others!

[BennyBlanco1986]

just moved new area

seen it yesterday! lets chat lW

[joepappa1]

Hi, I am open to questions on my friend, Jerry Woodard!

Thanks

JG

[IPEDALDOWN]

im on cam and bored

I NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO pg

[joepappa1]

Ride a big white hoss.....

Thanks

[7slayer777]

great song!!!! love the video.

[joepappa1]

Thanks! He is missed by lots of people. Especially me, for he was my best friend!!!!!

[joepappa1]

There are 25 songs, digitally remastered, of his. Can be purchased through Wal-mart! As a collector it wouldn't help you, but just to listen to would. Thanks.. Saw Jerry'd brother today. We still stay in touch!

[EagerBoy59]

I've got two of his single: Six Long Weeks and Who's Gonna Rock My Baby. Both absolutely killers.

[OldiesLover63]

Absolutely brilliant. It was great to hear the original and best version by your friend!

The music on here is fantastic, I'll vist regularly.

Thanks very much.

[MusicLover777777]

Thanks, great recording

[joepappa1]

Thank yoy! Jerry was a wonderful friend and fellow musician. He had a lot of good recordings. When I feel better I will try to make a vid of all of them.

[joepappa1]

Dave,

Thans so much! You are a kind and loyal friend!

jerry

[pasco3]

Er rer Er rer the geat Jerry Woodard with this time his " gravel voice" singing another Southern Hit - "LONG TALL TEXAN" thanks for this to Mr.Jerry Grammer this is a great rocking track play it 100s of times you wont get bored !!