THEWILDERS perf. BIG BAD JOHN, written by Jimmy Dean

The Wilders performance of this 60's hit has been the hi-lite of two festivals I've attended, and probably will be again. Ike (Shelton) says there's a lot better bands in KC than them but I haven't seen one yet. Midwestern honky tonk at it tonkyest from Ike, Phil, Betse, and Nate. Or if you prefer Betse, Nate, Phil and Ike.

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Music

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• wilders
• honkytonk
• bluegrass
• ike
• shelton
• betse
• ellis
• phil
• wade
• ikeshelton
• grey
• fox
• greyfox

[WhiteKraken]

How is this on the rising videos list? It is more than two weeks old and doesn't even have 2,000 views.

[motnovak]

Don't even know what that is, but I'm sure it's a mistake! I'm sure none of this ol' hillbilly stuff should be on any risin' list.

[motnovak]

Hi! Well at least I've found out what a 'rising video' is and yes I agree I shouldn't be on it. That must've been quite a shock to u to come up with Ike Shelton singing 'Big Bad John'...heeheehee!! Take care and let's all hope it doesn't happen again!!

[motnovak]

I'd be guessin'!

[kc7fys]

Oh, a new bass player. What happened?

[motnovak]

I'm a-thinkin, mine cave-in!

[Lonestarry]

OMG - I just threw up in my mouth - they suck - and I mean suck! How embarrassing.

[befiddle]

No, that's still Nate! He's just got some fancy hair going.

[motnovak]

Mucho thanxo. I saw them do this at Winfield 06 and was so sorry my wife didn't get to see it. It's probably what planted the seed in my mind to travel to a few festivals and share my videos.  It was great to see it again!

[1motherclucker]

The Wilders do the best version of this song ever, including Jimmy Dean's. It is soulful and captivating. Great job!