Bobby Fuller I fought the law

[@carlbaxley7362]

Met Bobby in 1966 in Tampa Fla,,great guitarist and an awesome guy,,,,RIP Bobby

[@ippaxy]

49 years ago on this date... Your music will never die Bobby.

[@ldykllr69]

this is rock n roll at its finest for 1966...RIP, Bobby

[@SarcasticLemon96]

I had never heard of Bobby Fuller before tonight, and already I feel aggrieved to have never seen him live in all his glory. Real music will always live on!

[@carlbaxley7362]

I did meet Bobby back in 66,,great guy,,sad that he was taken to soon,,RIP Bobby

[@sergentwar1990]

Best version of "I fought the law"!

[@mrrighthorrorshow]

I agree, then the clash next, then dead kennadys!

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1966 {March 6th} "I Fought The Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four peaked at #9 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; it had entered the chart on January 23rd at position #75 and spent 11 weeks on the Top 100... It reached #11 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart... In 1975 Sam Neely covered the song; his version peaked at #54 on the Top 100... On Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart it charted three times; the above Sam Neely reached #61, Hank Williams Jr's version peaked at #15 in 1978, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band took their covered version to #66 in 1992... The Bobby Fuller Four's only other Top 100 hit was another covered song, Buddy Holly's "Love's Made A Fool of You", it reached #26 in 1966 {Cochise also covered the song in 1971 and it stayed on the Top 100 for 4 weeks, peaking at #96}... R.I.P. Mr. Fuller {1942 - 1966}..

[@kaseyzhang6359]

The song was actually written by Sonny Curtis of The Crickets.

[@charlesdivers4325]

This clip is from Hullabaloo. Right before the clip ends you can hear the horn section begin on the tune they used to go to commercial. Also I believe the female dancer is Lada Edmund, Jr.. I believe this song is one of the three coolest American rock and roll songs ever along with "Secret Agent Man" and "Dirty Water". They all came out within a few months of each other in '66. Only my opinion.

[@aries22march1954]

Great info, C Hud - thanks!

[@geneorndorff3796]

John Lennon said this was the best rock and roll song ever.

[@annabells]

I used to play this for my son when he was 3 in 1979 and he would totally rock out! PS - Sam Cooke's nephew mentions Bobby Fuller's murder in his book Our Uncle Sam. What they did to Bobby and Sam is a cryin' shame.

[@FromHolbergsTime]

Fascinating video clip from the 1960's!

[@MsAsqwerty]

In my opinion the Bobby Fuller Four are right up there with the greatest of the 60s musicians :)

[@mintgumdropz1]

RIP,Mr. Fuller. ou gave us a slice of Americana here :)

[@alfonsoazcorra]

Old days, still good days !!!

[@Rayzpik]

I've just added this to my favorites; It's just great and the Go-Go dancer really brings back Memories of great times and great years for me. Thanks Bobby Fuller.....It's a (5) and I would give you an 8- Star if I could....

[@SlashManEXE]

Wishing a happy birthday to a talented singer/guitarist who's time came too soon... Never forget.

[@michellegravina1559]

I love this song so much! Has always been one of my favorites!

[@snicky58]

Always loved the clever thing they do on "six gun." What a fantastic song, what an amazing talent. And what a suspicious death. Years ago I listened to a whole podcast series about Bobby's life and death. Sounded like there was at least one very likely theory about who was behind it, but there was a cover-up -- and unbelievably, it was ruled suicide, which would be impossible FFS!

[@ecavuto]

I was born too late. THIS is my kind of music. The current stuff just doesn't entertain me.

[@SlashManEXE]

Guess what? I'm not saying how old I am, and I think this was one of the best eras of music.

[@HotICEGaming]

I Fought The Law and the LAW LOST! - Mafia 3

[@briancorvello3620]

Who the hell are THEY?

[@elliotburing87]

my mom hasn't wanted to hear this in over 20 years.. it was one of her brothers favorite songs of all time... he died of epilepsy before i could meet him.. i found a cd of the best of the 60's and 70's she had.... and while she was at work i would play it over and over.. my mom doesn't even know i like this song... i know all the words.. and every time i hear it i think of my uncle.. I'll let her know someday.. but for now.... its better i don't tell her

[@chamberlainallman3242]

U tell her now

[@bramsobering3777]

Mafia 3 Brought me here.

[@SolidShark100]

Nobody cares

[@lirumlarum9592]

i do

[@skorpius2029]

me too

[@nahrime69]

lirum larum Well then fuck you

[@gutt315]

me also

[@notsuretwo]

Not all 50's 60's music was good, but this is a classic. Who could not like this song?

[@Dinoman217]

I heard this song in my head at the end of Escape From Alcatraz! God knows why, but I did!

[@withabike]

Your channel content is rich and interesting! We love it! thanks for sharing! good luck!

[@CandaEH]

When love was still around...

[@orengamble4222]

Few today know just how great Bobby was or how much he influenced music in just the few yrs he had. He took pride in his music and refused to have his music enhanced, he wanted it to sound just like when he preformed live. It was a sad day when he died on July 18, 1966, I'm glad to see so many young people who weren't even born when Bobby was alive appreciate his music as I do. There was so much more Bobby could have given us had he lived, one of the greatest. I'm glad I lived during those yrs.

[@jadeshannon5583]

I like the song and the go go dancer

[@brluvsbd]

nice tune. love the drummer.

[@normanfossli722]

old days ..old days

[@briancorvello3620]

Yeah, makes me feel old....

[@orengamblesr]

Those of us who are old enough to remember when Bobby Fuller did this & other songs know why it sounds like the original though it's not. Bobby Fuller took extreme pride in his music wanted it to sound on recordings the way it did when he preformed live. If only those today took such pride in their music. To me it stands as a tribute to the great man and musican Bobby Fuller was.

[@oldjaguar]

Robocop 2014 brought me here

[@judywini]

me too! :)

[@orengamblesr]

@Angele101006 Bobby Fuller was more then just hot or a pretty face. He was probably the most awesome musican to ever come along. He accomplished more in the few yrs he recorded then any other musican. He was only 23 when he died what a sad day he could have contributed so much more had he lived. There is is site on You Tube if you have seen it which tells Bobby Fuller's life you might find it interesting.

[@briancorvello3620]

Who are the 65 people who gave this video down votes? Actual inmates?

[@joantrezza]

Most likely I'm sure..no taste😐

[@neil03152]

Bloody fantastic. An all time favourite of mine. Loved it all.

[@BlackMetalSchecter]

I fought the mob and the mob won.

[@joangordoneieio]

he was murdered!

[@briancorvello3620]

Ad Meliora Yeah, well, Eliot Ness certainly wouldn't have said that. Fuller's song, however, would be very appropriate for Capone.

[@sakuranor]

this never fails to bring smile to me.. that gal dancing behind bars. nothing compete.

[@72killawargod]

American Dad anyone?

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

I love how they do the drums to the gun shots rest in peace bobby fuller you were the original badass

[@tatethompson1234]

This is one of my dads favorite songs. He did 3 tours in Vietnam 67-70 198th Infantry,he was a riflemen..they all use to sing " I fought the vietcong and I won " haha.

[@Banjolras]

I love these old songs xD It's like, i can't stop smiling, and move my head from side to side xD

[@FieldMarshalB]

What a great song! I am a musician born decades before this, and this is so much better than the generally garbage called pop music today....damn I sound like an old man, but it's true.

[@shirzs]

I'm 20 years old & i love the 70s!!!!! woooooo hooooo ; )

[@anadyantgaur9768]

love this song old songs has their own magic

[@deaddoc]

Good to share a "yuk" with someone online for a change. You know, I can remember hearing this on the radio in 1966 when I was 14. What a great charge it was then. But no one, I mean NO ONE the sort of stereo outfits that were to become common by around 1972. I love listening to old stuff on top equipment, especially when it is remastered or just cleaned up. Back then, AM!

[@volclaire1]

First heard this song in Sleeping Dogs game, now have heard the real version. I love it!

[@dj4muse]

Forgive my recollection of time. It was late in '65 or in early '66, whenever, it was great! Bobby Fuller was definitely there! A lot of time has passed, but the tune goes on dj4muse

[@rickinnev]

Bobby Fuller and the Ventures..back when there was some music. Thanks for posting this, great stuff.

[@Viznel137]

Simple,Direct,Classic and COOL!The 60's were so good!

[@Denis-pi8ud]

When I feel so bad I watch this video, it's the best in my opinion

[@mrtwang32]

Still the best version of this classic song

[@waagzangertje]

Milwaukee's Paul Stefen and the Royal Lancers covered the song in 1962; it provided them with a local hit, but it never made the national charts.[1] In 1964, Sammy Masters recorded his cover of the song. That same year, the song was recorded by Bobby Fuller and his band on his own Exeter label in El Paso, which solidified the band's popularity in the West Texas area with one of his biggest local hits." Wikipedia and big brother thanks.

[@algywatt]

Back in 1960,whilst living in Scotland,I bought the "In Style with The Crickets"...this Sonny Curtis composition was on this album,sung by Earl Sinks...sounds as good today as it did back then!!

[@dlpine71]

i love this song, and this is a GREAT video! i've always said i'm having this song played at my funeral!! LOL but, i'm not kidding!!

[@Laverdadduele1]

So much great music. Between 1950 and about 1990 music was interesting, entertaining and memorable. You turn on the radio today and its all junk. And I'm 30 btw

[@goplad1]

Bobby Fuller was a great singer and a wonderful guitarist. He had a great rhythm style and he nails it live! As a guitar player myself I can attest to the fact that the guitar playing on this song isn't as easy as it seems. Bobby was amazing and he is worth exploring beyond this song, his biggest hit. His death is still something of a controversy. His producer, the late Bob Keane, told me he was brutally beaten to death and that the police covered up the facts. His death was ruled a suicide!

[@ForeverYoung58]

winyguy: I don't know if your question has been answered or not, but this clip is from Hullabaloo (NBC, 1966). Great clip, classic song. I still stop whatever I'm doing whenever I hear this song playing.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this date in 1966 {Jan. 29th} "I Fought The Law" entered Billboard's Top 100 chart; it would eventually peak at No. 9 and spending a total of 11 weeks in the Top 100!!!

[@ericlaurenceglassman]

Bobby you were so great! I wish we had more music to listen to. Buddy Holly would be proud :-) RIP Bobby Fuller, you are definitely missed...

[@cristianescabusa8897]

Hello po new friend here.,,nice sharing ...keep safe po.done🔔👍😇

[@odonna17]

What a shame that Bobby Fuller died so young -so sad that a great talent was taken from us way too soon-donna

[@deserthawk1]

Great video. Looks like a genuine live performance. Thanks

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

What a cool video. Singing this from a jail cell. I love it. George Vreeland Hill

[@BudiantoBun]

Salam succes channel

[@salsifyjim]

Thank you for posting - a great hit from my HS years.

[@waagzangertje]

The song was written in 1958 by Sonny Curtis, and recorded in 1959 when he joined the Crickets, taking the place of the late Buddy Holly on guitar. Joe B. Mauldin and Jerry Allison continued their positions on the standup bass and drums, respectively, while Earl Sinks filled the role for vocals. The song was on their 1960 LP, In Style with the Crickets, and the following year appeared as the b-side of their single, "A Sweet Love". The song never received any airplay.

[@dandyfireman]

Magic! I am strumming my guitar to this as I am watching it. Badly. Thanks for posting.

[@dj4muse]

Bobby Fuller Four played a gig at North Hollywood High School, The Leaves were also on the bill, it was 1967 or 1968... Great stuff!! The price was a book of Blue Chip Stamps, which I'm sure a lot of younger people do not remember, anyway I loved it then and love it now. Thanks dj4muse

[@deaddoc]

But I was there, I worked at concerts, doing the time and the scene. Survived the Vietnam War. I raced motocross successfully and met the world champions, attained an advanced degree and competed on the national level in fencing. Plus, I've been published four times. I still rock, I still ride vintage mcs on the road with three different clubs including Ace Cafe of London, etc., etc., etc.

[@ThatsClassicalMusic]

what a songs there was in the 60's.... amazing

[@dons123111]

When he sings, "robbing people with a..... six gun, he hesitates, and the guitar gives the immitation of gun fire, , it's very moving and it's part of the reason why this is the best version. I wonder why others didn't try and do this part the same way?

[@guskarl49]

Great! I love this version. Greets from Slovakia.

[@orvilleh.larson7581]

Great song! Now, may I make a simple request? Bring back go-go girls!

[@amphersam]

Great Band wish Bobby had been around longer.

[@itried2dohandstnds4u]

the singer is very charismatic and his singing is great!

[@orengamblesr]

This sound is timeless. It sounds just as great today as it did 45 yrs ago when I first herd it. Today though instead of describing it as great the word totally awesome might be used. This sound will never die or go out of style, it's a shame that Bobby Fuller didn't live to see how timelss his music would become. Had he lived just think of how many other great songs he might have written.

[@JeffStone421]

Johnny Green & The Greenmen had a regional hit in the Midwest before Bobby Fuller had the big hit! I would like to see a video of Johnny's version!

[@bucksfan98]

Killer Elite brought this back to memory.

[@cudacade]

Wow! A band really playing LIVE on TV. That's the sign and sound of greatness.

[@paulmccartney7ElvisP]

Amazing song all of the good singers die young! He died a year after this song! At least we still have his amazing music x

[@lulubelle8484]

He's been gone for 46 years now, and his music is still beyond compare.

[@theAndypu1]

Quien trunco a tan brillante compositor con esa voz tan buena, Bobby fuiste el más grande.

[@bobakerone]

this is still the best version, the handclaps and the clean channel guitar tone is the best to me

[@orengamblesr]

@Angele101006 Yes i think those who weren't alive to experience the music of people like Bobby Fuller did miss out on a lot. They can still hear his great sound bacause his music lives on. The site I mentioned on You Tube is Bobby Fuller Rock and Roll King of the Southwest. When I found this site there was a song I'd never herd before that I just loved and had to get. It's called only for you. It's at the 6 min mark of the video. I hope you take the time to enjoy more of his music.

[@themalachijethro]

Classics are so awesome!

[@Larxk]

Grandiosa cancion, realemnte el estilo tipico de los bellos 70's, gracias por el video. En el ost de Batlefield vietnan es el track 14. gracias.

[@mal74]

One of my first favorite songs! Thanks crazybeatlefan

[@junenalloja1900]

Me gusta mucho escuchar está hermosa melodía ❤❤❤😮😮😮😮

[@rep2291]

Why argue about it. Its a great song, its been around for half a century, and its been covered so much because great bands like to play great tunes, no matter who did it first or how long ago it was. If the Crickets had gotten the song onto vinyl before the plane crash killed Buddy, that would have been the definitive version. Rock 'n roll forever!

[@Ronnysan50]

I just heard on the radio today that this song was written for Buddy Holly.And after he died the Crickets recorded it and it went nowhere.Then Bobby Fuller recorded his version which was a hit. He sounds a lot like Buddy vocally on parts of the tune,and plays the guitar solo in what might be refered to as a Buddy Holly style ,though maybe not originally Holly's. Instead of single notes,it's done with chords("Peggy Sue" for instance), a great sound.

[@markjartansson]

Mar Kjartansson One of the great old Classic,,,Real Oldie´s

[@uruseeyoo]

Happy 71st birthday bobby

[@rosebuddy47]

I love this and remember when it came out!! Those were the best days--innocent sweet happy--alot less crime!!

[@ippaxy]

47 years ago today. RIP Bobby Fuller.

[@Ghaemi350z]

Music like this makes me feel happy.

[@komenkkamarudin5451]

good vidio

[@Monterey2am]

WOW, i never knew this was by the Crickets originally. I love Buddy Holly and the crickets. This is a great song

[@rosebuddy47]

Wow lovely song just for fun!! I remember when this was popular and the Go-Go girls!!! Watched American Bandstand always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TOBERT001]

Hiya ! Fave Pogues album = "If I Should Fall....". Fave Clash Album = "The Clash". Fave "I Fought The Law" = Bobby Fuller Other Fave Bobby Track = "Wine Wine Wine" All great in different ways.

[@joannie1q2w3e]

"Whatever version, I was 15 years old when this version came out...check out the Go-Go girl and the cop's all cool with his dance. You can't help but smile when you listen to "I fought the law;" a time so simple.

[@notrombones5041]

What a great live performance!! Thanks for posting this gem.