British guitarist analyses Jim Stafford's JOKE performance!!!

Tonight I'm taking a look at Jim Stafford telling us a joke, then melting our faces!!!
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[@muzikdude1188]

Jim Stafford is an incredible guitarist who has never received the respect he deserves most likely because of his comedic approach to playing. But he's got the chops, and can hang with the best of them when he's being serious.

[@I_Palaver]

Either way, he can have you wiping tears.

[@blackholeentry3489]

Not sure of the years, but my 1st wife and I made several trips from CA to Branson. Jim Stafford was always a favorite and we felt we got our money's worth from his performance alone.

[@MelissaThompson432]

He has an incredibly silly face he makes that leads you into underestimating him. Roy Clark did the same thing.

[@larryburger954]

I saw Jim Stafford perform at Six Flags Magic Mountain in the late 70's and I was blown away he played "Dixie and America the Beautiful at the exact same time on the same guitar, both songs at the same time it was amazing.

[@MelissaThompson432]

Yeah, that was a good trick.... 🙂

[@randydickison2304]

I think I was at the was at the same concert with you! My mom took me and my two big brothers to Magic Mountain when it first opened. I was eleven years old, almost twelve. I didn't know Jim Stafford was going to be there. I got super excited to get see Jim Stafford in person. I got in line first and waited for almost three hours before the concert, while my mom and brothers went on rides. My mom didn't want me to miss out on the park and just stand in line all day, but I insisted, and she let me stay there waiting to see Jim. The park was great, but I wanted to see Jim way more than I wanted to go on the rides. We got front row center seats. When we got seated my mom asked why I wanted to see Jim Stafford that bad, and why I waited in line so long. I told her I loved Jim Stafford's comedy songs, and that he was supposed to be one of the best guitar players in the world. Jim's performance was great. He was really funny, and the music was off the charts for me. You don't know it but when he was in the middle of his most intense guitar solo He snapped a guitar string. I was close enough to see it. He compensated so fast you couldn't hear it. Seeing Jim Stafford at Magic Mountain was the first live concert I ever saw. My mom was super impressed with Jim Stafford. She told me she understood why I wanted to see him so bad. I have been to Jim Stafford concerts three times.

[@walter2990]

​@@randydickison2304Great story, great times, I'm sure!

[@brianmusson1827]

Victor Borge on the piano was exactly the same. A brilliant musician who would have you in fits of laughter . Your generation has really missed out on some of the great entertainment we had in our younger days.

[@bethcoddington2150]

Brian, I was thinking exactly the same thing watching this. My Dad was simultaneously amused and annoyed because he wanted to hear Victor play. He was a genius!

[@RossM3838]

And spike Jones. They know that if they are not really good it wouldn’t be so funny.

[@luvastandardbred8270]

Red Skelton!

[@YahuahLives]

So true!! We are fortunate to have experienced those greats! Fil had done so much to highlight the value of things gone by!

[@bobrichardson5905]

@@luvastandardbred8270 Foster Brooks! :)

[@johnventurino2819]

Jim puts on a great show at his theater in Branson Missouri. My parents were in Branson on 9-11. Jim's theater was the only one to open up for prayer.

[@luvastandardbred8270]

Does he still play there? I'm an hour away. Moved here after Andy Williams passed on, darn it 😞

[@tomrichard2252]

@@luvastandardbred8270 He was still playing there about 4 years ago. Brandon is going the way of its age, and isn't what it used to be with Dolly, Roy, Andy, and all of the others who were regulars in the 1980s. I've been to Branson "in season" a lot, and have always thought that the Stafford show was the most entertaining evening in town. One thing that most performers of his stature don't do is go to the "merch" booth and allow anyone, whether they purchase anything or not, to have their picture taken with him. This guy is a classic showman.

[@MickeyT54]

Fil....What I find really great about your analysis is the smile that invariably comes across your face every time an artist does something you truly appreciate.

[@kellycoleman715]

I always thought that Jim was a very underrated talent. I am so thankful that I grew up in the prime of Campbell and Stafford and Clark. We were spoiled and didn’t know it.

[@CRAIG5835]

I reckon, Kelly. Same here. Agreed. They ALL got a ton of Respec in their name.

[@freddyvis99]

I'd like to insert Jerry Reed

[@danielginther4879]

This top level playing was blown off by the producers and marketing staff. So glad you recognize the passion and effort Jim put on stage. Now check out Steve Martin and his banjo........

[@getx1265]

Saw Jim in concert while in college in mid 70s. Absolutely entertaining yet unimaginable talent.

[@edlove7374]

many years ago I saw Jim Stafford on Ted Mack's Amateur Hour on TV - this was black and white days. He was just a kid but he played a guitar, playing both The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Under the Double Eagle AT THE SAME TIME!! Years passed by and then one evening on Jim's TV show, he mentioned this event. He made a joke of it because he was beaten out by a guy that honked some song through his nose. I'll never forget Jim's performance back then. It was just phenomenal!

[@Scrap-dog8181]

Brother you were born 25 years too late for your taste in music. I do love the fact you are keeping rock alive and well thank you.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@thehellyousay]

No one is born too late to appreciate good music. Too early, maybe, but never too late

[@georgescarlett2320]

25 years???? More like SIXTY!! Love your videos Fil, and I thank you for your ENTHUSIASTIC analysis. At 73, I need all the "BOOST" I can get!! Ha! Gb g

[@randomsmartass6588]

So glad you’re bringing attention to these Stone Cold Badasses that the younger generation too easily dismiss. Jerry Reed, Roy Clark, Jim Stafford, Chet Atkins etc. Thank you and love your vids!

[@amyvanderkelen3944]

@@randomsmartass6588 don't forget Glen Campbell!

[@TolKOZAK]

Thank you Fil. Out of three of my favourite performer/guitarists, Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, and Jim Stafford, Jim is the only one I saw live. (You can see my youtube videos of Jim Stafford). I am so thrilled you are impressed enough by Jim's talent to include him in one of your presentations.

[@DouglasJBender]

Jim Stafford playing "Malaguena" (and explaining Beyonce's connection to Florida's history) in Branson, Missouri, from December of 2017: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHu3goJoaZ2deNU .

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@Chief2Moon]

Yes,Campbell,Clark&Stafford were "a breed apart"!

[@mattmusselman5055]

He was a really good comedian and phenomenal musician.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@texadan314]

Sorry. Jim Stafford did an excellent Mr. Bojangles but the song was written by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@texadan314 MR Bojangles was that covered by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ??

[@royfrye2871]

@@mikeskidmore6754 yep

[@texadan314]

Yes. But Sammy Davis Jr.'s version has always been my favorite.

[@nicolealexander5727]

We saw Jim in Branson about 10 years ago. He’s no joke, that’s for sure. Really even more impressive in person.

[@davidsnigier3974]

Thank you Fil I was waiting for this video. On one of Jims performances he stops in the middle of playing and walks around his guitar making it look like it is floating in midair.

[@TheLemzia]

I always enjoyed Jim Staffords humor back then but looking back now, I really underestimated his playing ability. I just seemed like everyone could play Guitar those days. Carol Burnett once said that to put on any kind of Variety show today, like they did in the 60's & early 70's, would cost Millions of dollars today and it just would NOT be Economically feasible to do. Which is a Real shame, because a LOT of real talented people launched their Careers of show like those.

[@darrell3118]

I am 58 YO and am SO glad I grew up watching great musicians on TV , Les Paul , Chet Atkins , Roy Clark , Glen Campbell , Buck Owens , Jerry Reed , Sammy Kershaw and SO many others .

[@keithfreeland7638]

Darrell Williams Doug Kershaw?

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

We saw Jim in Branson. He “melted our faces” with his skill. Jim is the real deal. Humble man.

[@bernardenejones8620]

I've always liked Jim's singing and comedy and story telling.

[@geraldfitzpatrick9123]

I'll be 62 years old at the end of this month, but I remember Jim Stafford's big commercial hit "Siders and Snakes;" I think I was still at school when that single came out. Then came "My Girl Bill," which was a good little song too. Jim Stafford's got amazing talent indeed. You're doing a great show Phil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@patriciahein2867]

I just watched a KZbin video of Stafford in Branson, MO. He is 73 now and can still play and tell a joke at the same time.

[@mikejohnson5837]

Jim is another fantastic performer from the musical comedy genre. It's so refreshing to see videos like this and I totally agree there should be more of it today. Very cool video of Jim. He kind of reminds me of George Goble, another musical comedian. Very entertaining post, Thanks!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@michaelhogan738]

I really like your analysis videos, Fil! I am a 62 year old guitar player, starting on electric in the classic rock era. As the years went by and I got better, I got interested in what other genre guitar players were doing (Glen Campbell, Chet Atkins, and soooo many others). That opened a lot of doors to awesome styles and techniques! Keep these videos going! Your analyses show gems that may otherwise have been overlooked by many!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jbs256]

Hi Fil! We are now digitally one degree of separation. In the early 80’s I worked for 4 years at a TV and film production company here in Los Angeles. Alan Landsburg Productions. They produced a show called Those Amazing Animals. The hosts were Pricilla Presley, Burgess Meredith and Jim Stafford. I was assigned production duties during the taping times. I also, one Sunday night, got to pick up Jim at LAX and take him home to Malibu. It was the first time I got to meet Jim one on one. I greeted home and helped him to the car and we started driving. Like I said it was a Sunday evening in L.A. so what was on the radio here in the early 80’s? Dr. Demento, of course. I took a chance and had it playing on the radio. He was more than amused and it was a very nice ride to his home and he had a blast. We talked about his novelty song and our enjoyment of the good Doctor. I worked a good number of the tapings and I have many fond memories of my years there and had no idea that a movie credit I was given would later get me into the IMDB. There was no Internet, then. I always felt he was so underrated and trapped into One Hit Wonderism. I saw a similar video where he played that guitar totally straight, no comedy, and it was magnificent. I’m so glad I saw you do this analysis of such a wonderful artist. Thanks!

[@offgridselfteliant]

Just seen your video. The era of musicians, with talent of this caliber, number too many to count. Stafford, had a gift. The ability to lay it down, while addressing the audience, using jokes to change the atmosphere, offering 3 catagories of talent. Comedian, singer/song writer, and guitarist. But you could add story teller on that list. Having to admit my growing up with these talented artists, few were discovered by today's music listeners. Then again, they hear a song, like Disturbed worth sounds of silence. They' would never know the talent of Simon! Nice to see musicians are taking a notice. I know my sg custom special is older than this video!

[@swoesteban5570]

Back in the day, people from more rural to mountainous areas didn't have much more to do, and it was urged by family members. A perfect example is the young boy on the porch playing dueling banjos in Deliverance. Sitting around picking all day. Then you have the Carter's, June Carter Cash's family, pretty much everyone played an instrument and played it well.

[@puttytatt61]

I saw Jim Stafford back in 73 in Mississippi. Got a kiss on the cheek from him. He was so funny and extremely talented!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I think you can still see some Shows like this in Branson and Vegas..

[@ninamoler1880]

Omg thank you so much for sharing that and for your videos! I saw Mason Williams play Classical Gas all by himself at Little Rock many years ago and it was absolute magic! I'll never forget it. Hope you have covered that gorgeous song and will hunt it up on KZbin if you have.

[@jasonkeith9317]

Mom and Dad brought this video home with them from Branson Jim was a regular out there and we would sit and watch this video all the time! Thanks Fil!!!

[@vladimiroparlato6001]

Thanks Fil, nice analysis and another very enjoyable video, the guy is obviously an accomplished musician & entertainer.

[@andypayne2743]

My god. That right hand during the strumming before it ‘goes wrong’ is phenomenal. His right hand is amazing throughout. Never seen this guy before. Thanks Fil.

[@yournamehere1886]

Jim Stafford, The Andrés Segovia of the "South" (U.S.) ....

[@tiffanypetitt7949]

Jim is still around and playing. My mom and stepdad are friends with him. They just spent a week with them. Sending your video to Jim.

[@neomcghee]

I'm glad people like you exist. Thanks for your vids.

[@thehellyousay]

I have missed this. I'm happy to be back in a position to enjoy.

[@seanandsteve]

I always remembered Jim for his hits in the 70’s , Spiders and Snakes and My girl Bill. I only found out in recent months what a brilliant guitarist he was, as well as a great comedian. A very talented man

[@x00p3]

I used to think that Jim Stafford and Buckethead might be the same person.

[@wingsofpegasus]

🤔

[@Samtzuriel]

Hey Phil I.appreciate your music knowledge and your love of the guitar-keep up your work

[@t44e6]

Screw KZbin for inserting those ads. Love the video and analysis.

[@tubenamel]

I am not that into music, but I love to learn and especially I enjoy hearing other people get detailed about their passions. The delight on your face while you watched him was so fun. I’ve just found your channel this week and I’m now a fan. : )

[@slc1923]

Wow, didn’t even know who this guy was! Love these videos Fil, thanks.

[@debbeborders5762]

I remember this guy. He was always interesting to watch even though I was a kid. I appreciate the talent much more now. Thanks Fil for being such a respectful person during this analysis.

[@lorraineorlando7424]

I freakin L❤VE this guy…..since I was a kid (I’m 66 now). Incredibly gifted guitarist and wonderfully hilarious! Even now, all these years later (now that he’s much older), he’s still as funny & talented as ever!😊

[@elviejodelmar2795]

Watch his left hand and you'll notice he will curve his thumb over the top like those who play acoustic or electric guitars with narrower necks. It's hard to maintain speed doing that on a wider necked classical or flamenco guitar. Look up Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin Mediterranian Sun Dance and watch how Di Meola and McLaughlin use that technique on their acoustic guitars while de Lucia keeps his thumb braced on the back of the neck. But, you can't argue with success -- Stafford surely doesn't slow down a bit.

[@TheMrmartind40]

Jim Stafford is in my top 5 guitarists that I love listening to (Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, Jerry Reed, and Chet Atkins being the other 4. Fil, as always, you did a superb analysis.

[@vickiechastainolivejesus3675]

Thanks for the positive feed back love Jim Stafford and yes he is very talented I myself am not a musician but I know good when I hear it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tonistoned8565]

What makes you so lovable, characterful, and professional is the concept of your channel. Analyze others and show how good those shown are. Even though you play the guitar very well yourself and, as I said before, you sing pretty well. And besides, you look like a fucking rock star. The most credible guy here, all thumb sup.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@dondonner1095]

I just checked and he is still alive, I wish I could see him perform.

[@mediamannaman]

Saw him in concert in San Antonio, TX back in the 70’s. Really a fun act. He wasn’t the headliner but in my opinion he stole the show.

[@NuncNuncNuncNunc]

So glad you brought up Roy Clark because he is usually associated with the TV show Hee Haw and not his incredible musical skill. On the other side, you have Steve Martin who would sometimes incorporate banjo into his standup routine but now plays banjo straight.

[@frankdillard2522]

I love your cross-genre touch, I love your appreciation of high art. I'm a metal/hard rock guy, but I have a great appreciation for artists like Jim Stafford, Carol King, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Johnny Cash....and on and on. They were every bit as cathartic for me to listen to as Michael Schenker, Glenn Tipton, KK Downing, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, and...on and on. Thank you sir!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Frank!

[@janedc5ch319]

I had just watched Jim's whole show , when I saw you. I remember years ago ,his silly song cow patty. I dident realize he was so talented. At the end of the show he really plays good. I liked when he had a Spanish hat with balls hanging around it It was so funny,at the same time he was playing beautiful.

[@carolinedelia1096]

Totally agree with you were did this entertainment go? I like your input to the performance it definitely adds to it.

[@dantoel2304]

Watch him in person on front seat of night club back in 1975 in St. Petersburg Florida. He's so talented! The Swamp Witch Man.

[@sharksport01]

Ive been listening to Caterina Valente sing Malaguena my whole life. (She's great) Never heard Jim or Roy play it until your videos. Thank you!

[@FuzzyMarineVet]

When I first men Jim Stafford, he was playing his one-man-band machine on the front veranda of his mother's house in Winter Haven, Florida, USA. That man can play anything and make it sound like an entire band.

[@bradyspears2723]

I KNEW HIM .. HE IS A WAS A VERY GOOD MAN ..!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍☺

[@jimstepan3038]

Excellent commentary! I've watched your review of the one and only, Jim Stafford, before, but this time it sunk in what you were saying.. Well done! Both of you!

[@raymiles691]

Now I remember Mr. Stafford from way back - He was awesome😆 !

[@eddieagnich1875]

I always enjoyed Jim Stafford on the variety shows in the 70's!

[@bearbear4389]

Wow, I'd only heard Spiders and Snakes as a child. Where have I been!

[@mandomtn1962]

My band had the great pleasure playing a gig before he came on stage. Great guy.

[@TennesseeMelanie]

I remember Jim's variety show on ABC in the mid-70s. He said that the ABC fairies were watching in the windows and if we weren't watching his show, they would go around back, pull up your shrubs and kick your dog.

[@philm.6113]

His Spiders and Snakes song is lyrically clever and well-written/performed. Stafford was definitely the real thing. Similar to Jim Croce and Mac Davis. Great artists with a great sense of humor.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

Spiders and Snakes, My Girl Bill, Wildwood Weed............ a talented musician, story teller, song writer, comedian.

[@melissakhalar1842]

He never fails to entertain and make me smile, 'I don't like spiders and snakes And that ain't what it takes to love me You fool, you fool I don't like spiders and snakes And that ain't what it takes to love me Like I want to be loved by you...'. This song gets stuck in my head from time to time. Lol

[@marfa1861]

Variety shows went by the wayside....I think we need to bring back..'the wayside'!!!

[@TheLightSideReactions]

I'd forgotten all about Jim Stafford. Excellent entertainer. He looks so young there.

[@corinneyaworski-mh9uc]

Loved this, thanks so much❤❤

[@kquitberg4297]

All those great variety shows. Hee Haw. Barbara Mandrell show. Mac Davis. And it was all country which has always been so under appreciated.

[@punkonthis]

I was born in 1976. I remember Jim Stafford because my granny introduced him to me. I miss entertainment like this. TV is full of bs now.

[@yuvegotmale]

such a tallent.....saw the Johnny Carson vid on YT doing classical Gas a number of years ago....great performer

[@survivrs]

This is from the 70's and Jim was nearly as good a comedian as a guitar player. Jim literally killed that Bumblebee, lol He's still playing and about the only thing that has changed is his age. Thank you Fil for your great comments about Jim. He and Glen Campbell both got starts on The Smothers Brothers and played other shows as well. Unfortunately, you don't see this on tv anymore. Thank God for You tube!!!

[@jodidavis6595]

As a preteen I had such a crush on JS. As an adult I now appreciate his guitar style and ability

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

😂 Oh my Gosh ! Punchlines... I’ve never heard of this guy.

[@jefffoster3557]

I had no clue as to Stafford's ability. I only knew him by Spiders & Snakes. Bravo for whoever recommended this one!

[@larrysunderland8554]

Jim Stafford is like Victor Borge with a guitar; extremely top notch musicianship combined with comedy/entertainment.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@Lisztomania1]

What another stellar musician

[@CCW1911]

Jim Stafford has a theater in Branson Mo. and you can still see him there, still extremely talented and funny.

[@Chanteuse66]

I saw him there a few years back--a great show!

[@michaelogden5958]

Stafford had a song called 'Wildwood Weed' - a parody of the classic 'Wildwood Flower'. While not necessarily stellar in terms of playing, it was pretty humerous back in my (mal)formative years. Cheers!

[@DrDespicable]

If you haven't heard his song, "Wildwood Weed", you really should check it out!

[@chrishavener2566]

One of the best I've ever heard.

[@allen_p]

He's been one of my favorites for years

[@robertd.6672]

I seen Jim Stafford in Branson 5 or 6 years ago with my family, very entertaining, he didnt do his song "Wild Wood Flower from the 70s.

[@MrSunlander]

The days of Victor Borge and PDQ Bach..... classic gold

[@spider7431]

i miss these kind of shows and entertainers

[@rebeccabrown3898]

Miss seeing this talented, funny man.

[@jamescarey9197]

Joe Walsh does a similar finger sweep in the acoustic version of Hotel California, he pivots his fingers on his thumb and sweeps with his 4 fingers, pretty cool but difficult move👍

[@robertwilloughby8050]

I love "Spiders and Snakes"! And I sing it at Karaoke, girl parts included!

[@lesknight4541]

Just found this video, Jim was a great comedian, and a lot times he would have his guitar as a tool for laughs, the one he did on the old Smothers Brothers Show back in the 60’s was great, I about died laughing

[@davidbullis9789]

I've been watching Jim Stafford since the late sixties. I'm sorry but I've never heard of this program before. Until I heard you say Jim is a top notch, or something like that , player . I wasn't sure if I was gonna like you. Recognizing great talent is akin to having great talent. Great program, top notch... thanks . ( Although it has always bothered me that he couldn't keep his comedy separate from his music...it's as if he's shy or.... you just start to enjoy one then he comes in with the other...)

[@madlove1581]

Jerry Reed, Stafford, and Clark - THREE KINGS OF PICKING

[@andiplastic]

Oh excuse me. I DID see this video on Stafford! Thanks...

[@ohger1]

I never knew Stafford could play guitar like that!!

[@daytriker]

Not too long ago an unsung musical hero passed away with hardly a mention in the press & I think if anyone deserves your analysis this guy does. Ken Hensley was not only a writer & performer his music spanned over 5 decades. Some of his masterpieces include July Morning, Look at Yourself, Lady in Black & Stealing among many others.

[@jimashtube]

" While the other kids practiced football, I practiced guitar, and today I can kick that guitar 40 yards". Jim Stafford.

[@davidmiller9485]

60 bro, not 40 :)

[@jimashtube]

@@davidmiller9485 I was an underachiever.

[@davidmiller9485]

@@jimashtube lol :)

[@sherriebrand1771]

AND IT'S GOOOOD !!

[@johnnytruck2009]

Hahaha!

[@kendavis8046]

I'm an old-fart who plays "cowboy chords". but I recently subscribed to your channel. I absolutely love the analysis, and the fact that you are pointing out stuff that folks who don't play the instrument (or in my case, play it only poorly) so that they can appreciate the artistry that goes into the playing of the folks at the top of their game. I've watched several of your videos at this point, and the other thing I appreciate is that you genuinely enjoy both the artists and the techniques, regardless of genre. Well done channel, and thumbs up.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Ken!

[@TheMrAshley2010]

+

[@froter1]

Ken Davis we love Fil ! He’s my favorite as well

[@weldonwilson]

While I'm not a guitar player, I also enjoy the analysis of what's going on. And I love watching the joy on Fil's face when he hears and sees one of these master's at work.

[@mitch5699]

Hi ken About a year ago I , 'well I'll say we ' crowned Fil officially" Ambassador To The People Of Rock . I love it when I share Fils channel with a friend that doesn't play guitar, at first they say oh man who gives a shat what some British headbanger says about this or thaaa, .lol almost every time I do that Fil gets a new sub. I've been playing rock guitar 40 years, longer than he's been alive, but Fil is truly the man... I'm old , missed my chance , but I got big hopes for Fil making it big. Thanks for seeing the Fil in Fil ✌️🍻🍺 cheers.

[@graywade9225]

The "Jokers" always seem to be underrated. Jim Stafford, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed... All MASTERS at their craft. Thanks Fil, for yet another insightful analysis!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@neotheone7923]

alex lifeson tells some great jokes

[@jamesanderson5268]

Don't forget Weird Al. Massively talented.

[@rickdoogie749]

I'd like to add Martin Mull and Steve Martin to the listen of comedians who are great musicians. Chevy Chase is also a very good piano / organ player. I'm sure the list goes on and on. Just a few names that immediately came to mind.

[@DigitalBridge.]

@@rickdoogie749 Yes Chevy Chase was a member of the Steely Dan band for a new york minute:)

[@tonybush5973]

I was born in Defuniak springs Fl. I never thought to hear it mentioned in a Jim Stafford story. Thank you to all musicians for your gifts to humanity. Mr. Fil, it is so nice to hear the respect and decency you display. I am so sick of snarky, mean spirited people. You help restore some of my faith in humanity by your demeanor. Hee Haw to Zeppelin I have enjoyed it all. Keep playing and singing, it lifts our souls.

[@stacybishop5501]

When I saw you mention Defuniak Springs, I had a flashback. In about 1978 or 1979, my mom and I drove our big Dodge truck from Colorado to St. Augustine to help my oldest brother move back to CO...I was 12ish...I saw my first tornado in Oklahoma and we stayed in Defuniak Springs...it was late when we got there...my mom thought it was scary, I thought the fog and trees and the dim street lights were creepy too, but kind of cool! I will never forget that car trip!

[@georgeiron8399]

Mr Stafford is very alive and still makes people laugh in Branson Missouri

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

George Iron saw him several years ago, the theater was almost sold out, we were on the 3rd front, got to shake his hand. Good solid performance.

[@Glide1992]

Just got back from seeing him at his theater in Branson. Awesome show. Got to meet him and shake his hand. Great guy.

[@tornadotj2059]

Yep, he has his own entertainment hall there. I saw him there a couple of years ago, I think I might have been the only person in the crowd that still has some brown hair. He was fantastic. He even came over and talked to our group after the show, and wasn't rushed to get away. A true talent and great guy.

[@donyamcashburn5440]

I did not know that. Thank you for that info

[@pateagle7191]

I was going to say, you can get this kind of entertainment in Branson.