stegg17

Words can't describe...

cute, maybe

CLASSIC definitely

I just "lol'd!"

I remembered liking this song when I was in second grade - but just heard it for the first time in 50 years, just great! I love all the comments, bless the Highwaymen!

Just saw Paul Rogers on Paladian, he looked like he's still in his 30's and singing great.

Hey, would it have killed the camera men to concentrate on the guitarist in the solo?? One of the greats of all time!

First of all, love the song, great bass line, brass, lead guitar, melody, etc., I really think it's held up well. The semi-live performance is much preferable to many 60's lip-sinc performances. Check out the Stones doing Brown Sugar on Top of the Pops for an awesome example - it actually rocks h...

@superlogh

yeah, I'm kinda worried bout the guy, I've never seen him like this - he rocks anyway of course

Stones got country when country wasn't cool - and everybody gets it now! Awesome performance, a great tribute to the song itself.

This guy needs some national attention - TBone Burnett or Jack White need to get to know this incredible talent. The first time I heard him sing Barbara Allen on XM Bluegrass, I was hooked. Down in the Willow Garden is also spine-chilling - it would also be great to get some professional video of...

Amen to that backward dance!!

I think John musta met someone at the Crossroads, too.

awesome!

I keep occassionally hearing Dion on the XM blues station - I wish there was some more video of him playing the blues, I think it's awesome!

I'm in love with this version of the song. I wish we could a quality live Youtube video of this being played live, but nothing comes even close!

more people need to discover and watch this, this is AWESOME!

Damn, looks like I need to head to Bonaroo Saturday and see these guys...

Hey, I get to make the first comment!

Great song, and I've learned something, too. I always liked the Beatles' version, but assumed it was originally a Little Richard song. If the Beatles were into this guy, I need to check him out, too. (I see above, Bony Maronie was his, too, wow!)

whether it's a great trimmer or not, I'm a fan of this kid!

I'll comment further, after listening more - this version flows SO much better than other versions, it complements the melody PERFECTLY- it's great to hear the definitive single after missing it for 40 years (did I just say 40 years? Wow.)

Loved the jameycruz comments - Marvin Gaye on drums only adds to the enjoyment of this classic moment in music history.

I must believe it's an early rendition of the song, and perhaps evolved into the beloved single version soon thereafter. Beautiful song either way!

I saw them on Dick Clark and about freaked out - I'd never seen so many Marshalls stacked behind a group. The look and the sound were awe-inspiring - even today.

Awesome, so great to see him in action - he's even better than I'd imagined.

Still a beautiful song, with a double chorus, how nice! Saw them back in '69 in Louisville, KY. Thanks to Youtube for memories like this!!

I loved both this song and L.O.V.E Love - I actually saw them at Trinity High School (Louisville) back in '68 or '69. If I remember correctly, Mouse actually played that nice riff on guitar while he was singing.

I actually ordered the "greatest hits" CD online a few years back - it was great to k...

When I was a kid, they said Cosmo lived nearby on Winton Ave., and owned a chimp - we watched for it, but never saw one. Probably a mini-urban legend for 9 year-olds, ha!

Rolling Stone recently placed it in its "Top 500" - it mentions the wonderful whoop at the end, amen to that!

I love all the Elvis Sun stuff - but this may be my favorite. Elvis must have have considered it special, also, as it was a highlight of his '68 comeback special (and a relatively unknown song to many).

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!

One of the great rock vocals ever.

Thank you again, Youtube!

Youtube was created for moments like this - one of my all-time favorite oldies on the planet, not just Louisville!

@mltw1371

AMEN TO THAT! I've been looking for this song for years - it's not on Itunes, Rhapsody, etc., I was starting to think I'd dreamed it. This song rocks, and I'd put that lead vocal above Frankie Valli, Lou Christie, or anyone else of that era. I'd like to find the 1963 version somewhere,...

I remember being like in 6th grade, and being the only kid in school that loved this song - here, 44 years later, I'm pretty damn proud of that kid! Moments like this are awesome, what would life be without Youtube?

I know someone personally (one county over from Lawrenceburg) that said he was chased by that same thing one night 25 years ago - I was shocked to see it validated on the History Channel!