Jerry Riopelle - You And I

KSHE Classic from 1974 on the Saving Grace album. Jerry still plays gigs in the Southwest part of the US (though he is "semi-retired") and is famous for his yearly New Year's Eve performances in Phoenix Arizona at the Celebrity Theater, a tradition he has continued since 1974, much to the delight of all who make the yearly trek there to partake in his musical brilliance. Jerry also has invented the HUMAN BEAMZ, a laser music maker that is truly unique and can be seen in this youtube link-check it out-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIwFMqZHmJc
You will first see his son Paul performing on it and then Jerry joins him. Very entertaining and captivating.

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[tsleeper1]

big in phoenix,great music, performer

[hoopskmccann]

@tsleeper1 Yes, i am jealous you are so close to him, especially at new Years.

thanks for your comment,

Hoops

[9erfandex]

Damo I love Jerry Riopelle's style. HE is instanly recognizable, in any and every audible sense of the word, an American original both vocally and instrumentally! Good work Hoops on the upload, let's all hope You Tube gives the go-ahead to clear the space for MORE! Although the word Musical Genius gets tossed around far too frequently these days, but one can make an exception for the talent of Jerry By God Riopelle!

[hoopskmccann]

@9erfandex I completely agree with you-love knowing I can share this with others that know how great he is.Thanks.

Hoops

[subeewa]

It has been a long time since I heard this. I always made a point of seeing him when he was in Phoenix. Thanks! Do you have more of this?

[hoopskmccann]

@subeewa yes I have his whole collection but youtube is cracking down heavily stateside these days because of label pressure and copyright law. I have decided to cut back but if I do release another video, it would probably be a riopelle since I do so enjoy his artistry. Probably something from the same album this appeared on. Check back occasionally or subscribe and you will automatically be notified. Glad you like it and thanks for commenting.

[USEconomicsInDepth]

What a guy! He played at our barbeque in 2003, close friend of mine and an incredible guy.

[jeannell6491]

Walking on Water Please!!!! and Let's get Loaded!!!!

[johnnecron]

And his niece is my love

[mifafestival]

Pawnbroker, Bob Meehan band, david dote.......woohoo more snow on the desert than one could imagine

[peeking26]

I saw you in Tucson- (mid/late 70's) you remember that old church that had been converted to a bar -down by the U of A? Great night! I have a vinyl LP that with "Sleepwalking" . HA! Gotta love that song- makes me laugh every time. Thanks for the fun- I love your music.

[cliftongal51]

For those of us who grew up in Phoenix, Jerry Riopelle was special, as good as Wallace and Ladmo!

[somedkram]

A great cross of J J Cale and Van Morrison