Arlo Guthrie/Motorcycle Song

[@ourhome505]

So long since I've heard this, so many years since Arlo. Thanks so much for everything. Peace

[@8santafe]

She was blonde, blue eyed, perfectly fashioned 16 years...on the back of my motorcycle. Kathy Fiala. Never forgot her singing this song as we rode my first new motorcycle out of the HS parking lot. Speaking with her, decades later...she did not recall. I'm still riding.

[@noidreculse8906]

@@8santafe Funny how some memories are etched in our minds, and discarded by others. I can imagine vividly, you pulling away smiling wide, with the hotties tits pressed against your back. 😎 ride safe

[@savage22bolt32]

Man, I dig your story. Sad that she forgot. In '70 I gave a hot chick a ride on my 350 Ducati Sebring. I wonder if she remembers burning her nylon on the exhaust? (Thankfully her leg did not get burned, just her stocking) Haven't seen her since 1972. Hope to before our time runs out.

[@savage22bolt32]

Her name was Ivy-Anne❤

[@AnnNicki78]

I was at this concert in Worthington, MA. I was 15yrs old and went with my best friend. They handed out free, yes free posters for this concert and after the show we went back stage and Arlo signed our posters. "I still have that poster..".(say it in an Arlo story telling voice)

[@roxierocker5624]

I was at that concert, can be seen in the front of the stage. I was studying film at the time. I shot 3-4 rolls of B&W film, developed them in my dark room, still have all of the negatives of the full concert.

[@Krassemuraene1]

Love it! Little Jealous✌🏻❤️

[@markwallow6776]

You are blessed😊

[@noidreculse8906]

Tri-X? D-76? Dektol? 😊📷

[@chel4285]

Wow that's cool as hell ,and how lucky !!

[@scottkane3776]

What year and where was this Luv Arlo 😂❤🇺🇸🎸💯 Getting ready for Alice's Restaurant with TG here

[@bbadsenji]

We used to play Arlo's music (& Woody & John Prine & Steve Goodman) as we drove up to my parents' ... and we would make all our son's friends learn the pickle song. I wonder how many still remember.

[@phillmargolese7207]

I've been listening to this song for over 3 decades now.... I love it as much today as when I first heard it.

[@danielkosta3134]

Same here. Still love this crazy song. Arlo is great.

[@JamalMunshi]

i'm 63 and still going strong. we aint dead yet. music and humanity flowered in our generation and from what i see it's been pretty much downhill ever since. the negativity towards us may be the expression of an inner feeling of jealousy and deprivation.

[@astraluna6is9]

It just may be. But I don’t pay no never mind sir. Cuz they got more problems the we ever had. And as it is, it don’t look like they’re gonna make it out like alot of us did. We took our lumps. Hats off to us.

[@alanlabudde5041]

My AWOL Nam- money belt says 59 on it and we’re still going strong too carrying the torch four years behind I guess 63 wow I wouldn’t even been born…ha man it’s a 16 years ago. That means you’re 79 now don’t worry will figure something out far out. Hope you’re still kicking FAROUT😮

[@Rubbertree-r4j]

@@astraluna6is9 that comment is 16 years old

[@Keyee1]

This song made me an Arlo Guthrie fan. In 1969 they were shooting the Alice's Restaurant movie, in the Berkshires. Some kids from my boarding school were extras. Some of those kids, turned me onto Arlo's music. I've been a fan ever since.

[@matthewblanchard9301]

When I first saw the photo of this video I knew exactly where this concert was, and I was there. This was just off Route 20, north of the town of Russell, Massachusetts. Thanks Arlo for everything, the music and help to all those who need what the government can't provide. Steve Goodman(Riding on the City of New Orleans)singer/songwriter taken too soon. R.I.P. 🙏

[@tayl2991]

My dad used to play this in the truck on road trips. I lost him January 24th. Listening to all songs that he used to play for me when I was a child. I'm 20. He played this stuff for me when I was 3-17 years old

[@douglasrock9414]

Real sorry about your Dad. I mean that. You carry on and make him proud. Don’t fuck up. Do something great. I’m a widowed dad who raised a son from his age of 3 when mommy died. Learn to do successful things that you love. Strive hard for those once you find them if you haven’t already. My son turns 28 next week. He has 2 music degrees, an audio engineering degree and is a smokin fiddle player. Never had his mother after age 3. Now, git out and make your Dad PROUD 👍🏻

[@SusanneTracey-gr8yu]

I ❤ arlo. He songs were appropriate for the era and today

[@nannyjanny]

Guy can tell a story, that's for sure! I was walkin the little kid I watch the other day, her dad rides...I said I know a motorcycle song...it's not very long...

[@stevies5]

I bought my little brother his first motorcycle too. He drove into a wall first time out. He smiled and I knew he was a biker. ;)

[@joeblowups]

Great song from a great man. I know Arlo personally and have ridden with him and our Indian Motorcycles. He is a down to earth person and a good family man.

[@tomecome]

Arlo never sold out; see Wikipedia. He's demonstrated in Wisconsin for public employee union workers. In December 2005 his family joined other musicians on a train trip across the country to raise money for musicians financially devastated by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. At his home in Mass., he feeds the hungry, takes care of the sick, and supports the cause for the cure of Huntington's disease, which killed his father, Woody. He might even be a better person than a musician.

[@lisnorrog]

arlo and his father woody are two of the best story tellers to ever have lived. to the point and understandable. none of this crazy abstract poetry. =) long live arlo! RIP woody

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

I love storytelling - and I can say that I’m a legend in my own right and as a son (first son) of my dad how proud he must be. I’m blessed with children - grandchildren - so much LOVE and my children do exactly what I’m doing. The Guthrie’s will live forever in people’s hearts - I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world lisnorrog♥️

[@SeaScienceFilmLabs]

@@guthriesfirstson2630 I know I like this one, I’ve listened to it a bunch of Times. (Captain Obvious, here)

[@SAS80S]

my father died 4 years ago and he used to sing this song to me.... brings tears to my eyes.. what a great song,, ang omg isn't he HOT!!!

[@shakeitangelable]

He did this song tonight. We all applauded. He then said," You aren't the one who's had to sing this the last 40 years."

[@linhearts]

Age 60 now. I loved it then and its still fun to listen to.

[@KittyCatMo]

Rest in Peace, John Yarbro... 06.23.1955 - 04.17.2017 It was a pleasure to share a laugh with you over this song, old friend...

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello Cathryn Faith, Compliments of the season to you. I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@defrockedrabbi]

I've been listening to Arlo and the motorcycle song for 45 years thereabouts. Rock on, my man!!!!

[@jameshanson4341]

My first motorcycle was a Triumph!! Just like the one pictured in the fold out of Arlos album with the motorcycle song on it!! Great times, great music, fun time to be young

[@2fishes-q5h]

Holy mackerel son! Camping with friends at Pendola hot springs back in the 70s I learned this song from a fellow musician. Thought it was a Dylan song all these decades later! I'm a big Arlo fan! Never heard him perform this song, till now... thn4 sharing! 👍

[@sightfree]

not hear this song for 25yrs thanks for sharing it

[@WarrenFloyd-xr2js]

Arlo got me arrested for singing alesices restaurant,i still love him,30 +years later, I'm playing blues harmonica,thank you brother!!!😎👍🎵🎶

[@donniebutler6033]

I first heard this song in the sixties when Alices restaurant was first released. I'm a year younger than Arlo and 76 I still ride my motorcycle. I remember seeing him riding his Triumph across the field in the Woodstock movie. I'm still playing drums after 64 years and I hope Arlo is around for many years to come.

[@upndnglo]

I sing this to my young grandchildren each time we see a motorcycle drive by. They love it!

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello Gloria Serido, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously -I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@mikedavis4420]

I watched Allison's resteraunt every thanks giving as a teenager loved it

[@job518]

The first concert I ever went to was Arlo Guthrie and John Prine. I was only four, but I remember it very well! None of my friends ever believed this was an actual song. Now they do! Thanks for posting this - made me laugh and reminisce.

[@phillygirl06]

i just watched alice's restaurant last night for the first time, i didn't realize it was made in 1969 till i checked the guide out. i was 4 yrs old back then. and now i'm watching this video now and it still feels like a life time ago sometimes i wish i could plant my self now back in time.

[@savage22bolt32]

I was 15. My parents were strict. I watched the 60's from the sidelines, but so glad I was there to witness that era.

[@TheTreedodger]

I saw Arlo.in Honalulu in '70. He did a 15 minute(or more) version of Alices Restaurant.

[@thiagotavares1]

12 years after and I’m still watching listening this song. It’s simply amazing.

[@reggfelkfarb7333]

Reminds me of my friends, and me, singing this way too loud and for no reason while on beer induced road trips. We also sang along word for word with Alice's Restaurant. Great memories, great beer.

[@JamesonKoolaidXx]

This song is oddly enough incredibly precious to me. When I was little my dad would play this cassette tape while working on his Harleys in the garage. Of course I giggled at the silliness of the pickle in this song and would always beg him to play it while I watched him work. :)

[@denali1122]

I listened with my Dad too ❤

[@nothinghere1996]

Grand performance and song. as a rider of the two wheeled motor sickle, it is appreciated. ❤

[@CassendreXavier]

This is one of the top two favorite songs of my recently deceased sweetheart of 4 years (Feb 1956 - March 2013). His other favorite songs is "Wear Your Love Like Heaven" by Donovan. I've had the pleasure of performing both songs live in his honor. :-)

[@laurenhaharockon9192]

Cassendre Xavier Love this, it's so great! What a funny song - his Dad was a Singer, can you imagine having this as a cartoon along with the song? It would be fun to watch. Love this entire album!

[@stuartdow]

Awww from another time .... right back there !!! what a joy to hear this again x x x

[@KBizzy]

Hung out with Arlo tonight at my gig. He gave compliments and a single scallop. Inspiring.

[@stefanpt66]

Pretty cool to see him give comments

[@KBizzy]

@@stefanpt66 we share a mutual friend so that’s who he was there with to see us perform.

[@cosmosdancer]

It's the perfect combo of creative storytelling, great humor, musical talent and impeccable timing. gotta love it.

[@mtnman6557]

A simple but neat location for a concert. Arlo was 1 really cool dude that also happened to be 1 heck of a great musician. Hate I never got to see him in concert & hear some of his many stories along w/ the great music.

[@elvisream3322]

Still one of my favorites I'm 68 and old age sucks and kicking my ass with very little effort

[@korruptakitty]

I love Arlo Guthrie. I [used to] have everything he ever did! He's just a fantastic person, always has been.

[@savage22bolt32]

Saw him and his band Shenandoah. At one point in the concert they were improvising, jamming. It was an unforgettable moment fir me. I had a similar experience at a Pat Metheny concert. Pat came out solo after a break, playing a weird electronic guitar with the fretboard & body at an odd angle to each other. It was epic.

[@kconetwothree6547]

National treasure. Freaking national treasure right here.

[@TimJoyce-y8z]

Arlo is the best saw him li😢in Dallas in the 80s Melissa Ethridge opened the show used to have a subscription to the Rolling Blunder Review back in the day 😅❤❤

[@f4tweet]

I've been teaching my 8 year old Grand-daughter this song, she loves it. Alice's restaurant also.

[@lukerichards9253]

I'm 22 I got a suzuki dr 125 1992 I can't stop signing this song while I ride. I been riding for 17 years so far and my moto is. If I die while I ride I will die with pride. I can never live without my motorcycle

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Luke Richards it’s motorsickle. 😂

[@speclk1]

This takes me back, I keep looking for me in the crowd!

[@valkookie]

a teacher sang this at camp. i was shaking and laughing so hard i was crying. unfortunately, only he and i got it, because i go to school in switzerland and we were in southern germany.

[@sinisab89]

This song always makes me laugh.I like Arlo. He's just great!

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello Sinisa Brankovic, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously -I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

So tell me, what’s your favorite album huh🎶

[@doctorpsycho1960]

Brilliant lyrics. A treasured childhood memory.

[@Iceprincess6420]

I have been showing this video to the kids in my family and now they have all their friends at school singing this song. Would have loved to see more from this concert. He is my favorite.

[@FOCOTB72]

You'll always be our favorite Flyin' Singin' Writin' Weirdo! ❤😋

[@bobby7771117]

I deicate this to Victoria, who always played this song when we hung out! She was the prettiest woman in Scudder Hall at Suny New Paltz, back in 1983! Well, our short relationship was like most typical relationships in college--it didn't last long! ! I was glad to find out many years later that she was married, with child on the way! Peace, BobbyK

[@bobbiysmael]

I love listening to his stories. I kind of miss his stories.

[@DoowahDiatribe]

Thanks Arlo..been one of my favorites since way back..when I was workin for Alice polishing pie trays n recycling rubber bullits

[@helirobk9]

I love this guy!! been looking for the full length for ages! thank you sooooooo much.. he's brillant

[@samwitt1984]

a good friend of mine just passed away a couple of weeks ago... he introduced me to this rediculous song... i love it now, and it will always remind me of him

[@solruna82]

I absolutely love this list you picked together,I spread it to all the bikers I know ...thank you

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello helen guneriussen, Compliments of the season to you. I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@dw45761]

I ADORE Arlo Guthrie. This is the third of his songs I'm posting on Facebook tonight.

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello Debbie McDonald Williams, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously -I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@ICE420]

Thanks for posting, never get tired listening to this song

[@WarrenFloyd-xr2js]

One of the greats😎👍🎵🎶

[@johnkehoe8368]

i just love this guys music alice's restraunt was my first song i ever heard

[@jdeichin2409]

Oooo Yes I Say! MANY THANKS for Sharing AMEN-AMEN

[@greenheartcandle]

i may be 13 but this song makes me laugh every single time!! me and my dad watch this vid every chance we get!! loved it!!

[@Jiggymomma]

ahhh,... the memories... one of my dads favorites.. i remember i recited it for my senior year speech class.

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello Jiggymomma, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously -I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@gerpierro]

Arlo Guthrie Is not a hippie, he's a good ol' boy, that tells it like it is...America's Poet, Comic, Entertainer, and about the friendliest guy you'd ever meet. God bless Arlo!

[@Keyee1]

If he wasn't a Hippie, then what kinds of "keys" were being brought into "Los Angelees?" Just asking.. 🤭😏

[@whiskysam1]

I saw him live back in the 70's at the chester fritz auditorium in Grand forks ND, laughed our asses off it was great changing the broken string doing 150 mph,

[@TheBronxBunnyMan]

My dad took me to see him in 2011 and just last year, and both times we laughed like hell, having a great ol' time.

[@CassendreXavier]

I'm listening to this because it was the favorite song of my sweetheart of 4 years, TDT. He died last week. Rest in peace, baby. I will always love you and I'm so glad and grateful I was loved so well by you, too.

[@Dulcimerea]

darn this makes me just want to cry. takes me back, thanks so much arlo, for so many years of music.

[@JoeBradshaw123456]

That's AWESOME!!! ARLO is amazing a story telling and guitar writing!!!

[@emeegeeehen]

No way, man. I am completely clear headed right now (not stoned), as I am most of the time, and I enjoy it thoroughly every time!

[@wzardglick]

My favorite Arlo song.

[@MichaelLeBlanc-p4f]

Believe a persons truth and real character can easy be found in the kind of music they are moved by.

[@charmainechin1034]

Been a long time since I listened to this. I remember singing this with friends on the school bus home in 1974.

[@katbrowning7291]

My sister and I got to see him in concert in Omaha. NE a few years back. Yep, he sang this too. Great artist.

[@Broblem12]

I love this song and the performance. A perfect shaggy dog story and such a blessing to hear. I first heard a version of this song in college from a hall mate named Steve and I embraced it as a song for me to find and have in my collection one day. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@PamelaDrake215]

Woody was one of the best traditional American songwriters of the 20th century, and his son is one of the best singing comedians around, and this video is a good example of why. His sense of the absurd, in America and in life, is just so brilliant. In his later years, he's become more of a concert guitarist and traditionalist and less of a comedian, but his early work is on record, and that's a blessing.

[@superdave2112]

Arlo is one of my hero's! My buddy Thomas & I (motorcycle wierdos) have listened to "The Significance of the Pickle" version at least six billion times... and I'm no exaggerator either!!! When's he gonna come back to Oklahoma City and play?

[@SueJ999]

And the snow is finally melting... I wanna ride my Motorcycle!! :P

[@daffy72ky]

man it's been so long since i've heard this song. brings back great memories!

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello Carrie Baxter, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously -I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@Jerphun]

I just looked this guy up cause my dad is helping build his house in sabastion FL. that's pretty cool that my dad met a celebrity.

[@pinknpurplemonkey]

Saw him and the whole family do this 6 months or so ago...so 8 years plus 35 years and it's still great!!!

[@jkjmmat]

Song brings back a lot of memories... at least the one's I can remember!

[@ADulay]

Thanks for posting. This video is an icon of the 60's, some of which I still remember!

[@665sophi]

Born in 2000, I've always loved Arlo Guthrie's music. I don't know why I love this song above many others. Most likely because this was one of the first of his I'd ever heard. Love the classics! ^u^

[@RamblinRose53]

And this is exactly why I've just gotta love Arlo Guthrie!

[@ScarlettRoberts]

I listening right now on tv..... that's amazing how great talents never forget!

[@kaylah.1675]

omg me too!!!!! my dad always sung this song!! i m so glad its real!

[@airbats801]

truly amazing song, My old man use to quiote it, and I didnt realize it was a song until he tossed it on the cd player the other day when were were taking a trip to eastern oregon. I'm 30 now. God damn music was better before I was around.

[@Andrew-yp4un]

I'm here Arlo, the Hamer merry Christmas

[@tkx86]

wow... thanks tomecome for enlightening us to this blokes plight and that he could push through it.

[@thehondarebel]

i accidentally found this and man i love it -- in my band we play a song by arlos father this land - but i had never heard of arlo - glad i found this

[@johnnybgoodzm]

no one should ever ask me if I want a pickle - 'cause they will surely be treated to a few bars of this great song

[@greaserleo]

This song is my national anthem!

[@ravencassidy1979]

Best song ever

[@Meowth666]

That is the most amazing story I have ever heard. Hat's off to Arlo Guthrie.

[@ShanFerguson]

I have always loved this song along with Alice's Restarant.

[@SueJ999]

Love this man! RIP to his gorgeous wife Jackie.... They were truly blessed! Oh, and I wanna ride my motor-cicle!

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello SueJ999, I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously -I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

So tell me, which is your personal favorite of all my songs huh🎶

[@johnminigan]

Thanx to a fellow CMC member, I have not seen the video just heard the song. Thank you again.

[@Belleranis]

I love this song!

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Hello Renee Valentina Lopez, Compliments of the season to you. I thank you for just being an amazing fan - over the years and following my music. Seriously - I’m so grateful to be able to share my music 🎶 to the world ♥️

[@guthriesfirstson2630]

Awwwwwww..... Thanks for all the love and continued support over the years❤💕... Where are you from huh?