MrDazvid That's Jimmie Dale Gilmore..... The "This is not 'Nam Smokey....." comment is a quote from "The Big Lebowski", when John Goodman threatens him with a gun for his foot crossing the line..... Look Jimmie Dale up... He's great!
If you like this songwriter style country music, I suggest you consider attending the Frank Brown international Songwriters festival, on Perdido Key (Pensacola Fl) . Flora Bama Lounge.. google it... you may walk away changed forever.
I agree completely. The soprano voice coming in suddenly on the lead is jarring and out of place. And like you I'm a big Nancy fan. I think that album is a classic.
@100286dasilva not unless smokey was played by jimmie dale gilmore... hochbob, i agree with you...it's her album, but she is definitely the one out of place on this song
This is my favorite Guy Clark song and it is amazing to see all those legends on the same stage, but did anyone else notice that someone really whiffed a note at 4:13?
Nanci Griffith sucks balls(and I really don't say that lightly). Too bad she had to sing here, because she detracts from the genius of Jerry Jeff, Guy Clark, and Townes van Zandt. When I saw the title of this clip, I went "Far OUT!" but when Dave held up that terrible CD......I'm sorry I wasted any money on it, but it was "Easy To See" why it was only a buck. .
What a lineup. Simply genius. True artistry. Hats off to each and all- synergy works and transcends to power with the right players together. Cohesive, brilliant, robust.... beautiful.
I absolutely love this song!!! Geez.....it takes me back to when I was in a band and used to play this and a lot of other songs by these guys. Ah.....the memories. Priceless!!!!
This is like listening to a really cool sermon at a far too cool church service, Nanci Griffith should be commended for the tribal gathering of righteously religious gospel country singers, this is just wonderful and Guy Clark is in fine company! thanks to BRod313 and the Tube for the share of the upload and leaving the light on for us!
@slovakmath It's in Pennsylvania, up in the Northeast. It does a very good business. We play this song every once in a while to educate the college hipsters when they stop in for a drink.
Unbelievable the nitpicking throughout these postings. Don't you know this is EXACTLY what would happen in a campground late in night with everyone sitting around the fire. Egos out the door - only the music. Everyone sings. Listen to what jmdurant2000 posted - This IS what music will sound like when we get to heaven!
unclebobunclebob, ain't it the truth?...so much crap on the radio...everyone trying to sound like one of the new country singers that have made a few bucks...doing it for money and not for the love of music...use to be able to tell charlie pride from merle haggard from johnny cash from hank williams...and on and on...cookie cutter shit describes it perfectly...
This is Country and Western Music . Period. Not the bullshit heard on top 40 radio in the U.S. Nashville has its head so far up its ass it couldnt hear good music if it had to. How bout' Corb Lund or Bo Ramsey et al. If I go into a bar and play this on the jukebox in most places people look at me like im from Mars!
Letterman has had Nanci Griffith on his show, repeatedly, along with other great alt country and indie label names over the years...he has been a friend to the artistic talent of America, not just the "popular" big money names. Thanks again Dave.
now, i dont have any respect for letterman on a personal level... but on a musical level hes pretty high. lol. in the summer of 2006 i think he brought mr. willie nelson to his home town. he played in choteau montana. it was a few hour set with a backdrop of the rocky mountains, it was in a fair ground on july 3rd, made lotsa texans mad that he didnt have his fourth of july picnic in texas that year, haha. the concert was free, thanks dave, i agree with maxesquapo. hes got a clue.
Letterman definitely has a clue. He loves country music. However, his favorite song is "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner." That is no put down of any one of these aces. But he and Warren Zevon had something special. Warren's last performance (which lasted the whole hour) is on You Tube catch it. It is great.
this performance chilled me to the bone. im so embarrassed to have never seen it before, but so happy now that i have ... legendary! truely legendary and so powerful .. thanks for posting .. i enjoyed beyond what words can convey ...
Steve Earle was Townes Van Zandt's closest friend other than Guy and Susanna Clark. You idiots need to get a life. Towns wrote the songs that made other songs fall into these peoples brains. Seyeve and Justin Townes Earle are his living legacy.
Gotta appreciate Nancy G., because this was a tribute to the guys who actually create the music that she sings. Especially Guy Clark, but also JJW for making it famous.
Dittos to the comment about Steve Earle being a fraud. His fake hick twang is about as convincing as Donald Trump trying to play a hillbilly.
@Bound4NH and woodcarving: Uh, you brainaics: The FACT is that Steve Earle is one of the best songwriters in the history of recording, and his performances are some of the finest ever done. He ranks with or actually, sometimes, exceeds the genius of Guy Clark, Townes, Dylan ... probinson said that you idiots need to get a life, and I agree with probinson, but I would add that while you're searching for a life, also try to find a brain and a heart and a soul. Idiots, indeed. Geez!
@worldrimroamer You should know better than to argue with a Justin Beiber fan! LOL All these performers are world class and deserve so much more attention. Funny thing is, when big movie soundtracks are made, these folks plus Emmylou, Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss are the ones they turn to. Great singers and songwriters all.
Yes, you are so right. Keep on listening to those neglected greats, the finest in the music business. Coincidentally, I was just listening to / watching Gillian Welch and Old Crow Medicine Show doing a cover of The Band song, "The Weight" Have you seen it?
@rockinredneck57 Not all "great" singers,but great stylist.They seem to do their own material better than anyone else can do it.You can't say that about all songwriters. Most writers are one dementional and only hear the song the way they wrote it,which is not always the best interpretation of the lyrics.These guys are really exceptional,but I have heard some of Clarks stuff done by others that I really liked.
qll you precious people should know this, The song comes from Old Number One and I bought this album 30 odds tears ago in England when nobody knew who Guy Clark was (I certainly didn't ) but it was playing in the store when I walked in, some Gonzo was obviously in charge of the deck and I thought hey, I like this guy's voice. At the time Guy was married to a beautiful stunning women whose name I cannot remember but I'm sure someone will know. Long Live JJW and Nanci G
and Letterman has done MUCH to promote great music - he loves Leon Russell, Warren Zevon, Guy Clark and obviously loves Nancy Griffith paying her GREAT respect here.
Letterman didn't introduce it as someone else's song nimrods. this song is written by Guy Clark and this rendition is from Nancy Griffith's new album. It's HER album - and she put all of these people together to sing it on her album. Letterman was only promoting HER album. I do hate stupid people of which many of you posters ARE.
Wow! You throw that "stupid" word around too much, and people will think you are bitter about something! Lots of folks are not going to feel the same way we do about alot of things, but "stupid"?? I think not. Different, maybe, but not stupid. Regardless, this was a great happening that we all got to witness. Glad we have it on film and can keep it to watch as we like. Have a good new year.
where do you get off saying letterman has no clue?! dave's favorite song is "pancho and letfy" by a man he is enamored with and inspired by, Townes Van Zandt. dave has a proven track record of inviting guests that come from the great texas song writing circles; all of whom are great song writers, none of whom sell comercials network tv. good for dave! f you both. you don't have a clue.
@maxesguapo seriously, man. Letterman has no clue. The "hold your applause" jab is typical of his "laugh at someone else's expense" MO. All of the folks performing here are legendary, and he has no clue. So what if his favorite song is Pancho and Lefty? It's the most commercialized song ever written by the greatest song writer ever. One that was popularized and bastardized by someone else. Doesn't really speak well for Letterman's depth of discernment.
@bleargify it would be nice if you had a clue but apparently not,Letterman has always had and loved the outer edge singers,you must be badly fucked up..he knew all about Guy and Susannah Clark..do you??
@4aceshigh1957 Wow, now I see how you might think I'm effed up because of my original post. And kudos on your Guy and Susannah question! In the future, you might try something specific. I admit David Letterman is one of the most underrated aficionados of roots music. I remember when he heard Hootie & the Blowfish for the first time and had to have them on the show. Only then was I introduced to the monumentally profound "Only Wanna Be With You." They don't write 'em like that everyday.
@bleargify -- No, the Letterman comment was a rip at the audience -- for not applauding (or even knowing!) every name he'd mentioned. As a person who runs a concert series and books a lot of great artists few people in this area know, I deal with the same thing when I'm announcing upcoming shows in my pre-concert announcements/introductions, and get no audience reaction to names that should elicit thunderous applause and excitement that they'll be playing at my venue.
BRod, it is amazing what you have gathered here, for YouTube. I'm 63, and new to Jerry Jeff Walker .... but I feel like a kid in a candy store watching him, and all the wonderful vids you have so graciously posted for us. Long live these great country cowboys, here and in the great shows beyond! This is a keepsake. Thanks again!
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Imagine that! Letterman got to shake hands with 6 REAL MEN! You'd have thought he'd have done his homework. Doylesee, you are right on. He didn't have a clue ...
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maybe clark wrote this, but jerry jeff owns it. he totally outclasses all the losers up on stage, why dont they just shut up and let the man do his thing.
What's to be said. It was great seeing all these people together on national TV. In reality they could have each done it (and have done it) solo. But it was good to see Jimmy Dale and Eric Taylor (Nanci's ex) outside of the Lone Star state. Jerry Jeff has been out enough to have been threatened with bodily harm by none other than Red Skelton if he didn't stop cussing in a restaurant and Guy, Rodney, Steve and Nanci are bad...and they're nationwide. (That's not a put down it a ZZTop joke)
Great! What a stunning group of artists this is! Amazing performance
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I love Nanci, don't get me wrong, but I'm a little surprised she's the one who is Lettermans hero. Though she's really great and talented, in this incredible company of country and singer/songwriter royalty she's the least talented in my opinion.
Nancy was a little over the top, but she's jazzed to have all those guys up there with her. Jimmie Dale is a treasure who rarely gets outside of Texas, really mainly Austin, but he's as good as any of them. The only ones I haven't met are Nanci and Eric Taylor, and to say JJ is a grouch is like saying that west Texas can get a little breezy. Great video, thanks for the post.
punk, why are you looking at this if you don't know any more about music than that! Take JJW and Earle away? Crowell is goofy? I'm sure Tears for Fears and Oingo Boingo are available if you are not sure what real music is! GET THE **** AWAY FROM HERE!!!!
All of these people are still active...masters who NEVER get played on country radio. What's wrong with the music industry. When I say I like country, I mean people like these, not the CRAPOLA cookie cutter shit that gets played nowadays.
I'm so glad that my life has been filled with the sounds of the likes of Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Jimmy Dale, Gilmore, Jerry Jeff Walker- Guy is definitely the leader of the pack. All these guys are great.
Guy and Jerry are brilliant....but how are you guys missin' the true leader of the pack?.... Townes Van Zandt. Truely the ultimate final say in Texas songwriters.
for anyone who has suffered...or loved or wondered if the earth remember's their name..
his songs are witnesses...when we love these songs we co-create this fiercely loving presence...
how can we best honor Guy in real time...and as Nancy Griffith has done so beautifully done here? Can we create a fund to provide musicians with health insurance? I wonder....
That was a tremendous show of support for Nanci Griffith by all these talented country stars. It speaks volumes about the respect that this amazing woman commands from her peers.
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MrDazvid That's Jimmie Dale Gilmore..... The "This is not 'Nam Smokey....." comment is a quote from "The Big Lebowski", when John Goodman threatens him with a gun for his foot crossing the line..... Look Jimmie Dale up... He's great!
Oldguard900 2 weeks ago
great video!....excuse my ignorance but who's that singing with rodney crowell?
MrDazvid 2 weeks ago
Beautiful! More talent on stage for that song than parades across Letterman's cameras in an entire season. "Hold your applause", my ass.
sbacchi33 1 month ago
One word. Chills.
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If you like this songwriter style country music, I suggest you consider attending the Frank Brown international Songwriters festival, on Perdido Key (Pensacola Fl) . Flora Bama Lounge.. google it... you may walk away changed forever.
bevisponcho 3 months ago
Awesome. Completely awesome
gpear123 4 months ago
I love Nancy but she should have just sang backup here. Completely out in left field. Still, an incredible rendition.
tigerblue4ever 4 months ago
@tigerblue4ever
I agree completely. The soprano voice coming in suddenly on the lead is jarring and out of place. And like you I'm a big Nancy fan. I think that album is a classic.
cuchulain1207 3 months ago
WOW! From Guy to JJW, unfreakin' believable.
algielongworth 4 months ago
great. tnx u
mpythonfecchio 4 months ago
Lemme see... A Beatles reunion (with John) or these guys live.... No brainer... Guy, Jerry Jeff, Jimmie, Nanci... All friggen day long!!!!
SSchus87 5 months ago
Incredible.
f0ckt 5 months ago
Is that Smokey from the Big Lebowski on the end there, singin at 1:55?
100286dasilva 5 months ago
@100286dasilva not unless smokey was played by jimmie dale gilmore... hochbob, i agree with you...it's her album, but she is definitely the one out of place on this song
faithful827 5 months ago
@100286dasilva Yep, that's Smokey, aka Jimmie Dale Gilmore, a living legend of country music.
f0ckt 5 months ago
guy clark does it the best....he just sings it with so much more soul then everybody....and if there is a heaven i hope hes singing when i get there
ccpmaverick23 5 months ago
there's no whiff bro at 4:13 that's just the Texas coming out in him, he wrote the dam thing
lfranks100 5 months ago
Wow, that is Texas music at it's best.
jbeeeb 5 months ago
This is my favorite Guy Clark song and it is amazing to see all those legends on the same stage, but did anyone else notice that someone really whiffed a note at 4:13?
chillman4130 6 months ago
As good as Nanci is, she is the weak link in this group
hochbob 6 months ago
come on jack...that son of a bitch is comin
ccpmaverick23 7 months ago 2
Nanci Griffith sucks balls(and I really don't say that lightly). Too bad she had to sing here, because she detracts from the genius of Jerry Jeff, Guy Clark, and Townes van Zandt. When I saw the title of this clip, I went "Far OUT!" but when Dave held up that terrible CD......I'm sorry I wasted any money on it, but it was "Easy To See" why it was only a buck. .
teenonator 7 months ago
this made me cry~:**~ wooooooooow
enchantedclay 7 months ago
good as it gets right there but wheres Willie
curbshoppin 7 months ago
Letterman proving he's legit
OffroadPilgrim 8 months ago
HOLY SHIT, thats SMOKIE! over the line!!!!
bryanraubenolt 8 months ago
The whole group was grate, but Guy Clark stands out, he is just a master.
roltthehunter 8 months ago
What a lineup. Simply genius. True artistry. Hats off to each and all- synergy works and transcends to power with the right players together. Cohesive, brilliant, robust.... beautiful.
Turn me loose I'll never be the same!! !
jharv813 8 months ago
I absolutely love this song!!! Geez.....it takes me back to when I was in a band and used to play this and a lot of other songs by these guys. Ah.....the memories. Priceless!!!!
jankbass 9 months ago
So very nice, but sad for one notably absent peer. Rest in peace, Townes Van Zandt.
goestoeleven2001 9 months ago
This is the best song ever written. Guy Clark is a genius and a living legend.
lauriekruczek 9 months ago
All-Star? That's "All-Star"!!
billwendt 10 months ago
legendary.........
travelbug34 10 months ago
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My favorite music video in all of Youtube
TomatoDave 11 months ago
since Steve Earl has cleaned up he has packed on the pounds.....good video though
curbshoppin 11 months ago
This is not 'Nam Smokey, this is bowling. There are rules.
78dal78 1 year ago 7
@78dal78 Mark it 8, Dude.
petep44 3 months ago
This is like listening to a really cool sermon at a far too cool church service, Nanci Griffith should be commended for the tribal gathering of righteously religious gospel country singers, this is just wonderful and Guy Clark is in fine company! thanks to BRod313 and the Tube for the share of the upload and leaving the light on for us!
9erfandex 1 year ago
maxes, I suppose we could give credit to Dave but I seem to remember hearing some time back that Dave leaves the musical guest invites to Paul S.
bamapoppy 1 year ago
This is too wonderful for words alone.
hoytchristmas 1 year ago 2
I good friend of mine, when he opened a bar, called it the "Green Frog Cafe" just because of this song.
captainvaritek 1 year ago
@captainvaritek does it get good business, and is it int eh south, or in texas, or where?
slovakmath 1 year ago
@slovakmath It's in Pennsylvania, up in the Northeast. It does a very good business. We play this song every once in a while to educate the college hipsters when they stop in for a drink.
captainvaritek 10 months ago
Unbelievable the nitpicking throughout these postings. Don't you know this is EXACTLY what would happen in a campground late in night with everyone sitting around the fire. Egos out the door - only the music. Everyone sings. Listen to what jmdurant2000 posted - This IS what music will sound like when we get to heaven!
lnoble3178 1 year ago 2
One of my favorite Guy Clark songs performed by *authentic* country artists. Wonderful.
BornToBlunder 1 year ago
Wow, spectacular.
Reyrip 1 year ago
I loved this
Sunambra 1 year ago
What a fantastic amazing line up!!!
tetergrrl 1 year ago
How much talent can you get on one stage?
nc2kw 1 year ago 3
This is what music must sound like in heaven.
jmdurant2000 1 year ago 12
@jmdurant2000 If they let live people in.
Duxinflite 3 months ago
a great song i love it! but steve earle is my ultimate singer!
angry young man
whiteAK47 1 year ago
Not knowing what greatness Guy Clark is... there's nothing to say...
eegork 1 year ago
that's because nowadays country music has gone pop and folk music is the real country.
bklynjemmy 1 year ago
They don't know what to do with their hands if there's no guitar to hold. They need Billy Joe Shaver too.
thechainguide 1 year ago
unclebobunclebob, ain't it the truth?...so much crap on the radio...everyone trying to sound like one of the new country singers that have made a few bucks...doing it for money and not for the love of music...use to be able to tell charlie pride from merle haggard from johnny cash from hank williams...and on and on...cookie cutter shit describes it perfectly...
winterwind49 1 year ago
This is Country and Western Music . Period. Not the bullshit heard on top 40 radio in the U.S. Nashville has its head so far up its ass it couldnt hear good music if it had to. How bout' Corb Lund or Bo Ramsey et al. If I go into a bar and play this on the jukebox in most places people look at me like im from Mars!
kadennis66 1 year ago
..... that lady is just.... everything!
hj62 1 year ago
They all get played on the radio where I live. The Santa Cruz Mountains!! KPIG Hallelujah
specitender 1 year ago
Guy blows 'em all away. Only Steve Earle comes close.
skeptakleptic 1 year ago
Letterman has had Nanci Griffith on his show, repeatedly, along with other great alt country and indie label names over the years...he has been a friend to the artistic talent of America, not just the "popular" big money names. Thanks again Dave.
gurlsingerfan 1 year ago
What can you say? So good -- say nothing!
pattynan 1 year ago
Now this is true country and not those wannabees with rhinestones and ten gallon hats.
TroutDancert 1 year ago
I've asked myself the very same questions, Bob. When will Nashville get its head out of its own ass?
TroutDancert 1 year ago
actually I think the Green Frog Cafe was in Monahans Texas
lukej78 1 year ago
WOW
alienhuman 1 year ago
The Green Frog Cafe in Jacksboro, Texas
barleycj 1 year ago
I assum the Green Frog Cafe was in Monahans. Thats where and he lived and where the song is set
lukej78 1 year ago
actually I think it was in Monahans Texas
lukej78 1 year ago
That was awesome.
GWIFOT 1 year ago
holy cow! score it dude!whats that cats name from the big lebowski?
mrgreanjeans 1 year ago
. . . great line up - excellent ! ! !
Nashvilleagain 1 year ago
now, i dont have any respect for letterman on a personal level... but on a musical level hes pretty high. lol. in the summer of 2006 i think he brought mr. willie nelson to his home town. he played in choteau montana. it was a few hour set with a backdrop of the rocky mountains, it was in a fair ground on july 3rd, made lotsa texans mad that he didnt have his fourth of july picnic in texas that year, haha. the concert was free, thanks dave, i agree with maxesquapo. hes got a clue.
isaacsim 1 year ago
Letterman definitely has a clue. He loves country music. However, his favorite song is "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner." That is no put down of any one of these aces. But he and Warren Zevon had something special. Warren's last performance (which lasted the whole hour) is on You Tube catch it. It is great.
john9944 1 year ago
I just like that Smokey from "The Big Lebowski" (Jimmie Dale Gilmore) was involved.
masjones51 1 year ago
this performance chilled me to the bone. im so embarrassed to have never seen it before, but so happy now that i have ... legendary! truely legendary and so powerful .. thanks for posting .. i enjoyed beyond what words can convey ...
midnight1963 1 year ago
yup good music & there's always an a-hole to argue
jonneeTV 1 year ago
wow, that was cool
bbeckpci 1 year ago
They should call this assemblage the Armadillo Allstars
probinson1337 1 year ago 2
Guy and Susannah are still together, the paul Newman and Joanne Woodward of red dirt music. (If you're not from TX, you won't get the red dirt part)
probinson1337 1 year ago
....and Jacky Jack ain't even a real Texan, he's from NYC
probinson1337 1 year ago
Steve Earle was Townes Van Zandt's closest friend other than Guy and Susanna Clark. You idiots need to get a life. Towns wrote the songs that made other songs fall into these peoples brains. Seyeve and Justin Townes Earle are his living legacy.
probinson1337 1 year ago
Gotta appreciate Nancy G., because this was a tribute to the guys who actually create the music that she sings. Especially Guy Clark, but also JJW for making it famous.
Dittos to the comment about Steve Earle being a fraud. His fake hick twang is about as convincing as Donald Trump trying to play a hillbilly.
Bound4NH 1 year ago
@Bound4NH and woodcarving: Uh, you brainaics: The FACT is that Steve Earle is one of the best songwriters in the history of recording, and his performances are some of the finest ever done. He ranks with or actually, sometimes, exceeds the genius of Guy Clark, Townes, Dylan ... probinson said that you idiots need to get a life, and I agree with probinson, but I would add that while you're searching for a life, also try to find a brain and a heart and a soul. Idiots, indeed. Geez!
worldrimroamer 1 year ago 2
@worldrimroamer You should know better than to argue with a Justin Beiber fan! LOL All these performers are world class and deserve so much more attention. Funny thing is, when big movie soundtracks are made, these folks plus Emmylou, Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss are the ones they turn to. Great singers and songwriters all.
rockinredneck57 1 year ago
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Yes, you are so right. Keep on listening to those neglected greats, the finest in the music business. Coincidentally, I was just listening to / watching Gillian Welch and Old Crow Medicine Show doing a cover of The Band song, "The Weight" Have you seen it?
youtube[dot com] [slash] watch [question mark] v=zXf-SuBbJa0
worldrimroamer 1 year ago
@rockinredneck57 Not all "great" singers,but great stylist.They seem to do their own material better than anyone else can do it.You can't say that about all songwriters. Most writers are one dementional and only hear the song the way they wrote it,which is not always the best interpretation of the lyrics.These guys are really exceptional,but I have heard some of Clarks stuff done by others that I really liked.
coleyman1 1 year ago
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steve earl is a fat fucking fraud
woodcarving 1 year ago
wow! I grew up listening to these songs and have a deep appreciation that is absolutely unmatched.....<3...
junkyardwidow 1 year ago
Wow...that's pretty damn cool
romoled 1 year ago
qll you precious people should know this, The song comes from Old Number One and I bought this album 30 odds tears ago in England when nobody knew who Guy Clark was (I certainly didn't ) but it was playing in the store when I walked in, some Gonzo was obviously in charge of the deck and I thought hey, I like this guy's voice. At the time Guy was married to a beautiful stunning women whose name I cannot remember but I'm sure someone will know. Long Live JJW and Nanci G
matineccy 2 years ago
I believe her name was Suzanna. Old #1 is still my favorite album of Guy's!!
Coleboe1 2 years ago
Love Texas Cookin also. :-)
54car54 2 years ago
@matineccy Susanna also a songwriter and artist. He has also played on stage with there son, Travis.
ubuibiok 2 years ago
Who is the sexy guy with the long grey hair who sings right after Rodney C. I love him!!
Coleboe1 2 years ago
Jimmy Dale Gilmore from the Flatlanders.
jasondanielmusic 2 years ago
You are entering a world of pain.....mark it zero smokie...MARK IT FUCKING ZERO!
slompappy 2 years ago
great posting!
sregdoor 2 years ago
and Letterman has done MUCH to promote great music - he loves Leon Russell, Warren Zevon, Guy Clark and obviously loves Nancy Griffith paying her GREAT respect here.
jo44bob 2 years ago
Letterman didn't introduce it as someone else's song nimrods. this song is written by Guy Clark and this rendition is from Nancy Griffith's new album. It's HER album - and she put all of these people together to sing it on her album. Letterman was only promoting HER album. I do hate stupid people of which many of you posters ARE.
jo44bob 2 years ago 6
Well done.
bobjones864 2 years ago
Wow! You throw that "stupid" word around too much, and people will think you are bitter about something! Lots of folks are not going to feel the same way we do about alot of things, but "stupid"?? I think not. Different, maybe, but not stupid. Regardless, this was a great happening that we all got to witness. Glad we have it on film and can keep it to watch as we like. Have a good new year.
coleyman1 2 years ago
Bonehead!
greenwooby 2 years ago
@jo44bob Get a grip.
skyriderwriter 6 months ago
Wow, the best of the best writers and performers all in one room!!!!
toddallenhooper 2 years ago
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This is a Guy Clark song. Why did Letterman introduce it like as someone else's?
Yeah, Letterman is a dick. It's his nature, apparently.
Steppenwolf27 2 years ago
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David Letterman is not the talent in tis video.
Steppenwolf27 2 years ago
that was awesome
kissklassics 2 years ago
Nah, Letterman is a champion when it comes to proper music. Look what he did for Warren Zevon before he dies. Enough said.
lyney82 2 years ago
where do you get off saying letterman has no clue?! dave's favorite song is "pancho and letfy" by a man he is enamored with and inspired by, Townes Van Zandt. dave has a proven track record of inviting guests that come from the great texas song writing circles; all of whom are great song writers, none of whom sell comercials network tv. good for dave! f you both. you don't have a clue.
maxesguapo 2 years ago 36
dave's favorite song is everlong by the foo fighters, n00b.
bradattax 2 years ago
@maxesguapo Plus he was really good friends with Warren Zevon.
schnauzerhead 1 year ago
@maxesguapo Not to mention Dave's longtime support of the great Warren Zevon...
Gatsby999888 1 year ago
@maxesguapo seriously, man. Letterman has no clue. The "hold your applause" jab is typical of his "laugh at someone else's expense" MO. All of the folks performing here are legendary, and he has no clue. So what if his favorite song is Pancho and Lefty? It's the most commercialized song ever written by the greatest song writer ever. One that was popularized and bastardized by someone else. Doesn't really speak well for Letterman's depth of discernment.
bleargify 8 months ago
@bleargify it would be nice if you had a clue but apparently not,Letterman has always had and loved the outer edge singers,you must be badly fucked up..he knew all about Guy and Susannah Clark..do you??
4aceshigh1957 8 months ago
@4aceshigh1957 Wow, now I see how you might think I'm effed up because of my original post. And kudos on your Guy and Susannah question! In the future, you might try something specific. I admit David Letterman is one of the most underrated aficionados of roots music. I remember when he heard Hootie & the Blowfish for the first time and had to have them on the show. Only then was I introduced to the monumentally profound "Only Wanna Be With You." They don't write 'em like that everyday.
bleargify 8 months ago
@bleargify lol
godsbluehills 8 months ago
@godsbluehills :D
bleargify 8 months ago
@bleargify -- No, the Letterman comment was a rip at the audience -- for not applauding (or even knowing!) every name he'd mentioned. As a person who runs a concert series and books a lot of great artists few people in this area know, I deal with the same thing when I'm announcing upcoming shows in my pre-concert announcements/introductions, and get no audience reaction to names that should elicit thunderous applause and excitement that they'll be playing at my venue.
CareyInSD 7 months ago
@bleargify Your life would be better if you took off the shit coloured glasses and viewed things in the clear light of day.
tblaxxable 6 months ago
@tblaxxable thanks for your adroit perspective. I'll be sure to take this into consideration.
bleargify 4 months ago
BRod, it is amazing what you have gathered here, for YouTube. I'm 63, and new to Jerry Jeff Walker .... but I feel like a kid in a candy store watching him, and all the wonderful vids you have so graciously posted for us. Long live these great country cowboys, here and in the great shows beyond! This is a keepsake. Thanks again!
blueskiesblue 2 years ago
Wow. I can't believe I didn't find this clip earlier. Wow.
teamfat666 2 years ago
AN EDUCATION FOR THE MUSICALLY LOST
BRAZOZ 2 years ago
If this does not give you goosebumps, it's possible you don't have a pulse. Wow.
alienhuman 2 years ago 3
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Letterman didnt have a clue as to the value of Nancys backup folks.
doylesee 2 years ago
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Imagine that! Letterman got to shake hands with 6 REAL MEN! You'd have thought he'd have done his homework. Doylesee, you are right on. He didn't have a clue ...
blueskiesblue 2 years ago
you're an idiot!
fandog54 2 years ago
Talk about an all star lineup! Reminds me of the Townes Van Zandt tribute a few years back. Much the same lineup!
thpaine1950 2 years ago
This is one of Guy Clark's most poignant songs. Have to thank Nanci for highlighting our TX music heroes.
Ktwhit717 2 years ago 3
Never heard this song done any better. Too bad Nancy had to over do it.
whitelinedrifter 2 years ago
WOW!!!!
What a lineup...
WOW!!!
*****
canajian 2 years ago
that's quite a group...
DrummerBoyJason 2 years ago
One of Guy's true masterpieces. I love hearing him sing his songs. I love that Nanci gathered these guys...Letterman loves her.
Ktwhit717 2 years ago 2
guy brought steve earle to us and for that i thank him until i die....i love Guy, too, and all of those fellers from Texas where we all grew up....
princessofhesse 2 years ago
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maybe clark wrote this, but jerry jeff owns it. he totally outclasses all the losers up on stage, why dont they just shut up and let the man do his thing.
disgur101 2 years ago
A thought here - yes, Jerry Jeff owns this. However, I couldn't find a loser on that stage.
andaloudog 2 years ago 14
@andaloudog you reckon? If I was in that audience and dave mentioned Guy Clark, I would've gone nuts. This is his song.
dingosaur 1 year ago
outclasses all the losers on the stage? Pull your head out of your ass.
LicoriceTattoo 2 years ago 2
Oh my gosh. Without a beard, Steve Earle looks like Meatloaf.
nellowys 2 years ago 5
Haha, I thought the same thing!
raggedy 2 years ago
WOW, WOW, F'in WOW!! Thank you!!!
geardaddies1992 2 years ago
What's to be said. It was great seeing all these people together on national TV. In reality they could have each done it (and have done it) solo. But it was good to see Jimmy Dale and Eric Taylor (Nanci's ex) outside of the Lone Star state. Jerry Jeff has been out enough to have been threatened with bodily harm by none other than Red Skelton if he didn't stop cussing in a restaurant and Guy, Rodney, Steve and Nanci are bad...and they're nationwide. (That's not a put down it a ZZTop joke)
john9944 2 years ago
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oneracerfan 2 years ago
Great! What a stunning group of artists this is! Amazing performance
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I love Nanci, don't get me wrong, but I'm a little surprised she's the one who is Lettermans hero. Though she's really great and talented, in this incredible company of country and singer/songwriter royalty she's the least talented in my opinion.
zoarces 2 years ago
It would be hard in any circle to call Nanci, the "least talented". But... I get what you're saying. Guy is the star, as always.
eyesoftheworld0 2 years ago
man did you nail it "singer song writer royalty". I was sorry Jimmy Dale didn't get a chance to sing.
1diesel1 2 years ago
wow, what an amazing group of talent! I love them all........one of a kind video.
boomac62 2 years ago
WAIT. is that Hillary CLinton?
optein 2 years ago
What an awesome collection of talent. Letterman has class.
bulbheadmyass 2 years ago
Nancy was a little over the top, but she's jazzed to have all those guys up there with her. Jimmie Dale is a treasure who rarely gets outside of Texas, really mainly Austin, but he's as good as any of them. The only ones I haven't met are Nanci and Eric Taylor, and to say JJ is a grouch is like saying that west Texas can get a little breezy. Great video, thanks for the post.
billb0925 2 years ago
Awsome song, alot of great artits there. thanks for sharing this vid
Drunknwow 2 years ago
ol` steve earle ,looks like he just got out of rehab ? he`s not missed many meals!!
varmitrifle 2 years ago
what a cast! simply amazing.
RickHempy 2 years ago
I have met both Rodney Crowell and Jerry Jeff. Rodney is a very nice guy. I love Jerry Jeff, but he can be a bit grouchy.
ADenny12 2 years ago
my favourite you tube video to date.... fabulous!
18aparker 2 years ago
First of all, thank you Guy Clark for such a beautiful song I have loved and played and sang for almost 30 years!
Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Rodney Crowell, and Steve Earl would have made an AWESOME quartet of this great song...
But what a delvery!!! Wow! What emotional lyrics and moving melody. I love the acoustic guitars and barritones seasoned and smooth.
Thanks.
By the way, who's the chick?
dynamiceightyeight 2 years ago
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Take out Earle and JJ Walker , and you have more talent than the entire last 10 years of CMA awards. Throw in Tom Russell.
Crowell is great, but he sure is goofy.
robertlaf 2 years ago
Take out Earle? Fuck you, that man has more talent hanging from his asshole than there is in the entire state of Tennessee.
soulshine426 2 years ago 7
punk, why are you looking at this if you don't know any more about music than that! Take JJW and Earle away? Crowell is goofy? I'm sure Tears for Fears and Oingo Boingo are available if you are not sure what real music is! GET THE **** AWAY FROM HERE!!!!
whomejohn 2 years ago 4
Ermm.. I wonder who invited Nancy Griffin LOL.. Great song and vid
BlackHart2518 2 years ago 3
All of these people are still active...masters who NEVER get played on country radio. What's wrong with the music industry. When I say I like country, I mean people like these, not the CRAPOLA cookie cutter shit that gets played nowadays.
unclebobunclebob 2 years ago 22
Guy clarke wrote the song man!! His is the definitive version. The man is a genius!!!
iano1986 2 years ago 7
wow i nevre thought i would hear anyone do this song as good as cash nelson jennings and kris but there it is that was gr8 brought a tear to my eye
hounf6 2 years ago
I'm so glad that my life has been filled with the sounds of the likes of Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Jimmy Dale, Gilmore, Jerry Jeff Walker- Guy is definitely the leader of the pack. All these guys are great.
seanth014 2 years ago 3
Guy and Jerry are brilliant....but how are you guys missin' the true leader of the pack?.... Townes Van Zandt. Truely the ultimate final say in Texas songwriters.
Awesome video tho!!!
strychen 2 years ago
Ya, totally after I wrote that I was like I forgot someone. Guy's the living legend.
Townes died way too young. Too bad..
seanth014 2 years ago
Guy Clark is fantastic, but Jerry Jeff is the king of Texas.
joekro22 3 years ago
Would have been better with just Guy...just sayin.
dcsolorunner 3 years ago
Wow - what a collection of talents! hanks for sharing!
4acrefarm 3 years ago
ONE OF THE MOST UNDER RATED SONGS OF ALL TIMES!!! This is a Great Song, I just love L.A. Freeway!!!
ghostwiener1978 3 years ago
pretty good collection of texas songwriters. Guy is the king of'em all
juiceman1965 3 years ago
floafy1 and all..
I agree so much...Guy is a National Treasure..
for anyone who has suffered...or loved or wondered if the earth remember's their name..
his songs are witnesses...when we love these songs we co-create this fiercely loving presence...
how can we best honor Guy in real time...and as Nancy Griffith has done so beautifully done here? Can we create a fund to provide musicians with health insurance? I wonder....
love,
redtailmusic
redtailmusic 3 years ago
Chills from head to toe
LicoriceTattoo 3 years ago
WOW ! great
helgmar 3 years ago
Jeez....that was fabulous. Guy is a national treasure.
floafy1 3 years ago
That was a tremendous show of support for Nanci Griffith by all these talented country stars. It speaks volumes about the respect that this amazing woman commands from her peers.
rlegear19 3 years ago
There is seldom a group so talented put together for such a wonderful song. This was truly amazing!!!
buratino66 3 years ago
Wow is the word. Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Jeff Walker AND Steve Earle one one of the best songs ever! WOW!!!
donactive 3 years ago