Ian Tyson talks to Jerry Jeff Walker and sings Summer Wages (Austin 1991)

[@wcoastjay]

RIP to an absolute legend.

[@tdhjim1]

I absolutely agree, but I would add Two legends! We lost Jerry Jeff in 2020!

[@dmcewen772]

I agree 👍

[@TurkeyCreek-ek8mj]

Yeah, I actually had tears in my eyes the day he died. My wife and I saw him at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan Wyoming back in '87. Never will forget that night.

[@DanSalig-jq5mu]

Next time you think you're hearing thunder...

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@TurkeyCreek-ek8mjI’m not ashamed to say I did too. When I learned of his passing I played All The Good ‘Un’s.

[@RobinMorehouse-b8q]

We raised our kids listening to Ian Tyson, they're in their 30's and 40's now and still love Ian. We were blessed to see him 3 times. My husband was an old cowboy. I sure hope they're in heaven telling cowboy stories and playing Ian's music. R.I.P. cowboys ❤

[@Danimal1577]

One of the greatest country songs ever written.

[@guitarista666]

I have to agree. This song comes to me quite often. It's been this way for years. It never gets old. It's the same as it was when I first heard it and I was in my twenties. It's ageless and timeless.

[@midwesttreasurehunter349]

That is 100%

[@juliesmithson4336]

Words fail me. Ian Tyson, thank God for your wonderful songs! You sung the West.

[@johnlappin5881]

He was a great singer and song writer JULIE

[@reyeshaus]

Ian Tyson has passed into history. His music is his precious legacy that will forever be treasured in the hearts and minds of those who love his songs. Rest easy, friend. Your work is done.

[@douglasstudeman5137]

What an amazing musical.God Bless Him

[@dmcewen772]

I totally agree

[@diannebunnell5582]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@diannebunnell5582]

That was a mista.😢😢😢😢ke

[@BDFAN65]

One of my fave singer/songwriters from Canada. Sad day today🤥. Ian Tyson dead at age 89. May he RIP.....Lone Wolf.

[@maggienorris7833]

I have loved Ian Tyson since the folkie days. I still do and see no reason to stop now.

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, same here Maggie, feels really great listening, how are you doing?

[@maggienorris7833]

@@georgemelvin880 I am just fine. I just want to say: Ian was a cowboy singer. In fact, he was the working cowboy's favorite singer for decades, from Alberta all down through the plains to Texas. Probably into Mexico, too.

[@georgemelvin880]

@@maggienorris7833 yeah yeah, I agree with you, there's never a dull moment with him. It's really nice hearing from you, where are you chatting from?

[@Ernestewoody]

Ian your music will live forever. Every song you wrote and recorded is a treasure.

[@gerardhiggins1]

Canada's great Cowboy singer. The only Canadian cowboy we've had for decades, since Wilf Carter. We love you Ian.

[@jaydurr8513]

he used to come to kamloops bc,alot of old time ranchers still here...we still see him as our storyteller and master of the cowboy culture

[@Thekarlskorner]

So sad to hear Ian passed on December 29th. A true treasure in folk music where the lyric and melody mean so much more. Too bad much of today's new music lacks the interesting blend that singer songwriters like Mr. Tyson provided us. He will remain with us in his music.

[@timmace2689]

Them what knows will never forget you,Ian....

[@freddurbin9106]

Ian has a great voice, I just love his music great artist, I have been listening to Country music since I was 4 years old the Grand Ole Opery, now I’m 74 years young, just remember this and don’t forget it, your only as old as you feel. Some days I feel like I’m in twenties, other days I feel my age.

[@alrtgy9642]

I quit listening to Country, when stopped being Country and Western. It's all just pop music these days.

[@brianbeecher3084]

@@alrtgy9642 but that really is nothing new. Much of Patsy Cline’s catalog was pop infused, and it worked well during her brief career.

[@robertshorthill6836]

Ian &Sylvia were my go to folk music during all of the '60s and more. I could play many of their songs after 69. Ian lived a long life, wrote great music that they sang.

[@PHJimY]

A Canadian icon - We'll miss you Ian.

[@willbigelow472]

I grew up on Ian & Sylvia - Thanks Dad! I can trace my love of folk and country music to hearing songs like this from an early age. I'm so grateful because now as an adult I get to play songs like this with him on guitar. What a great song and storyteller!

[@blakeross9385]

Well said!

[@murielrichardson3922]

I am From:Canada & a very big fan of Ian Tyson

[@murielrichardson3922]

Bless you 🙏♥🙌💖 Mr. Ian Tyson.

[@holdenwell3669]

this man right to the day of his passing was a working cowboy...very few left

[@silverbullettruckaccessori1052]

The greatest cowboy singer, velvet voice, smooth, easy and satisfying. There will never be another.. thank you Mr. Tyson.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

December 29, 2022. Rest in peace Ian, we will enjoy your spirit forever.

[@4aceshigh1957]

Man, I've loved the music that these 2 gents put out over the years, Summer Wages has been my touchstone song forever.

[@karlamandrell3954]

RIP Cowboy, greenest pastures and bluest of sky for eternity.

[@josephvaters2947]

Ian, you're one of the great Canadians in our history. Even if you had never written great classics like "Summer Wages" , with that unforgettable tenor and style, you would still be remembered as the guy who looked so good and aged so well on our screens through the years. Thanks for the memories.

[@happyanderson2]

Agreed!

[@giovanna8187]

Wonderful. Great tempo; slow and steady. I love his songs not least because of the Canadian references to locale. So proud of Ian.

[@patnewson6908]

‘Summer Wages” is a brilliantly iconic song of summer work in parts of Canada. One of my absolute favourite songs of all time.

[@raymondcarpenter541]

Ian sang this as my request in Montrose, Colorado. A really great song! Thank you Ian!

[@Bossladyone2]

I love Montrose Colorado. That is where I bought a 1991 Ford Explorer Sport 5 speed manual transmission with a 2 inch lift kit . Driving The Million Dollar Highway out of Ouray to Durango was both scenic and scary. I missed seeing Ian, but I am glad that I discovered his music a while back, Love "Somewhere in the Rubys" "La Primera" "The Gift" Discovered another Canadian Treasure "Nothing's too Good for a Cowboy" a really great movie.

[@delcaplette7676]

What a great song....forever....I can see his songs in my mind....that's a truly great song.....like a picture painted with a brush.

[@robertshorthill6836]

My high school art teacher was a big, big fan of Ian's voice. Pretty much turned me on to I & S in '65. Later, all through the 60's they were my heros with songs I could relate to.

[@nmelkhunter1]

God bless Ian Tyson. He’s hands down one of the all time greatest.

[@jamesvigil707]

For sure!!!

[@giovanna8187]

Great fiddle player. Soulful.

[@johnepperson8867]

RIP Mr. Tyson, a great life of serving others & love of his country.

[@CharlesMcGlade]

This song was like an oasis on the jukeboxes of the bars along Granville Street in the 60s. A Grand Classic.

[@russparker1647]

God I love this song, and Ian’s amazing voice. Been a fan for more years than I want to remember.

[@Royelsworth]

Ian Tyson was a Canadian Treasure

[@canuckowl]

R.I.P. Ian Tyson the Canadian icon.

[@sheiladurrant5962]

Love this song, this singer, and his philosophy. Sad to see him go.

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, same here Sheila, feels really great listening, how are you doing?

[@Freethoughtman]

So many wonderful story songs over the decades. RIP Mr Tyson

[@Danimal1577]

Rest in Peace Ian Tyson 🤠🐴🌄🇨🇦

[@cathynewman9986]

The very essence of my Canada!

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, hi Cathy

[@RobinMorehouse-b8q]

So many great songs my cowboy husband and I raised our kids on. We were blessed to see him in concert 3 times. RIP Ian, thank you for so many wonderful memories that come back when we listen to your music.

[@jeremiahhigginbottom6359]

No one speaks to Canadian culture any better than Ian Tyson. Takes us aways to a better place

[@yukonnahanni]

Yes !!!! Ian , is Rancher in Alberta , besides being one of Canada's great Folk singers !!!

[@florenciobarriolobo2290]

He used to be a folk singer. He has been a country singer for a long time.

[@paulimondi9017]

Recalling( 1971-73)/ As being the House Band for The Salt ( Newport ri), Ian& Sylvia frolicking in... Wow were they a treat! Such a.great low keyed, under ground type charm, conservative& not striving for fame& fortune- classical folk Monsters! Many maritime mallards too..! ty⚓🚣

[@MGreen-vz6yb]

What about Gordon Lightfoot? No count?

[@motorrunnenmolly8031]

I always liked this song.

[@mairendee4572]

Thanks for posting and THANK YOU, Ian, for all the great songs you've written and sung. Truly a Canadian cowboy who's lived the life with all it's ups and downs. Glad you settled in Longview - know the winters are rough but there are four seasons. Hope you are feeling better.

[@BDFAN65]

One of Canada's best. Love it...Lloyd :)

[@oleinspector]

Great Canadian voices that are instantly recognizable, Ian Tyson, Sylvia, Gordon Lightfoot, Gord Downey, Chad Kroeger, Bryan Adams, Burton Cummings. No special order.

[@jamesdolan4042]

Did you forget Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Leonard Cohen, Celine Deon, Ann Murray, kd Lang, Shania Twain, Serena Ryder, Alanis Morissette, Adam Cohen, etc, etc to name but a few, and I haven't included the famous Canadian rock bands.

[@johnlappin5881]

R I P IAN you will be sorle missed in Canadian country music

[@wayneprince243]

I saw Ian the first time in 1969 at Randolph Macon (Women's College) in Lynchburg with dear wife Sylvia. I've seen him many times since at the Birchmere in Alexandria , Va. His writing and his voice has stood the test of time.

[@peterbowling950]

Saw him at the Birchmere several times , also saw he and Sylvia when Chicago was their opening act at the Meriwether Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland

[@larrymichaud235]

This truly is a classic, Ian you are one of my favorite.

[@AlandPattyAZ]

I love this song... not only is it an authentic song as far as the old time cowboys' peculiar reality, but it's really a great metaphoric poem about life in general. All life is fleeting and it will be gone before we know it... and dealers and hookers and false friends-- of one kind or another-- are everywhere. Make wise decisions. PEACE.

[@deborahfreeman4428]

this song should never be forgotten it got me started

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, hello Deb 🌺 😊

[@swlafollett9963]

I love this... beautiful how a song can move you.

[@mrmisterjefferson]

Always loved this song, brings me way back. It ages very smoothly!

[@Hbomb-nm2fv]

May the legend rest in peace.

[@machtschnell7452]

Legends.

[@abqphil5444]

R.I.P., Jerry Jeff Walker (1942-2020).

[@skilski2003]

Fantastic, beautiful, wonderful....I did not know you had the videos on here. Summer Wages is one of the greatest Tyson songs. I was singing Ian and Sylvia when I was 17. Oh, dear person, thank you for posting!!!

[@teenonator]

First heard this tune done by David Bromberg. I was recently in Victoria for my birthday, & missed Ian Tyson there by a day, dang it!

[@Mjollnir50]

Wow, this may be my all time favorite rendition by Ian Tyson of this, my favorite of all his tunes. Thanks for posting it!

[@scorpiocat69]

Anyone who'd put this up on KZbin gotta be alright...Mr Bojangles and Ian? PRICELESS!...Thanks...Glad to subscribe.

[@sastiebel]

One of my early heroes Ian Tyson, the best most underrated song writer in these two countries! Red Velvet, Wild Geese, These Friends of Mine, Lonely Girls, etc. etc. etc. Viz: The Great Speckled Bird, Ian & Sylvia!

[@MMG-q1v]

“Child Apart” still makes me cry.

[@California6567]

What a talent ! Truly, a Canadian music treasure. I just wish Sylvia was with him there.

[@pwea1anda2]

Ian was glad she wasnt ;)

[@giovanna8187]

@@pwea1anda2 On what authority do you say that?

[@getsmartpaul]

Ian is one of the last great "Singing Cowboys" following Gene Autry and Roy Rodgers. His songs are nostalgic of the simpler times of our ( old folk's) youth.

[@brianbeecher3084]

Also his American counterpart Michael Martin Murphy. Would’ve been a blast if they had ever toured together covering both sides of the border.

[@BDFAN65]

Tops. Gonna miss you Ian. RIP....Lone Wolf :)

[@joannethibault6016]

An iconic Canadian entertainer.

[@stephenjones8928]

Hey, this is great. Thanks for posting!

[@mikeknowles8017]

They are both gone. Damn.

[@hangdogit2]

Wonderful song and performance. This is what Country Music SHOULD be -- no macho strutting and nasty politics. Just pure sweet simple entertainment with songs that everyone can relate to.

[@captainkangaroo4301]

David Bromberg does this song fairly regularly in his act to this day. For the uninitiated the great Bromberg used to play guitar in Jerry Jeff’s Band way back when.

[@atexcan3243]

I really like David's version of this song. He changed the lyrics slightly and put in Toronto's Younge Street, rather than Main Street. Hustlers rather than hookers.

[@manchego1944]

You know it's a great song when you want to learn the words, sing it exactly like the singer/songwriter does, and you just can't keep the tune and the words out of you head - even when you're offered your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite microbrew.

[@jezebeljones659]

Maybe my favourite song of his.A fun one to sing and play, too.

[@barrygioportmorien1]

Great interview.

[@cvet12]

as a horse man trainer and rancher this fella speaks it all love his music!

[@brdwonder]

he should stick to horse traing as a musician he /sux

[@larmar]

@@brdwonder hey ass hole he is a singer songwriter they are not known for instrumentals . Dick head.

[@drewby613]

Great legend. Loved hearing the story about Bob Dylan.

[@KKG51]

What a great video!! IT rocks!!!

[@gailwilliams2678]

"Cowboyography" is such a good album. This is my favorite song, for certain.

[@Kenjock3000]

Years ago,I had the pleasure of MC-ing a couple of his shows. My pre-teen daughters brought along their well loved copy of Cowboyography to one,and he happily signed it. They sang that song about the Coyote at the top of their lungs when Ian played it too!

[@islander5025]

My copy is signed by Ian, such a treasure.

[@DeepsongProductions]

Polished brilliance! ... great song/performances..

[@ailsagraham5242]

Loved Ian Tyson and summer wages. Four Strong Winds

[@wolfie13m]

Great singer,great songwriter and GREAT song.

[@andykohn14]

My Dad had an Ian and Sylvia record....hooked.

[@paulhenrydallaire]

What an inspiration.

[@lewisc215]

Both wrote 2 monumental songs: Mr. Bojangles and Four Strong Winds.

[@strummer173]

Fantastic.

[@danherrmann8755]

Very well. Very enjoyable. Thanks. Later.

[@Bossladyone2]

Jerry Jeff and Ian Tyson you are missed down here, but I hope you are part of the welcoming committe for the rest of us when the Lord calls us to our *heavenly Home*. I have been listening to Ian's song "Lord Lead Me Home" and "Till The Circle is Through"

[@rvcrvc2]

Not one of my favorite of his songs, but one of my very favorite artists, speaking of Ian. Great story of his & Bob's earliest days in the village. (Bojangles a favorite song, as well.)

[@davidlenander]

I've read interviews in which Ian told versions of the Dylan/Blowing in the Wind story, but I'm not sure I've ever seen it on video. Although 4 Strong Winds is possibly my favorite song, I'm not sure that "Summer Wages" isn't Tyson's finest achievement. Or maybe "Barney."Thanks for sharing!

[@jamestillman5546]

Wonderful

[@randydixon3169]

Love the band and the man!#!

[@gregfrancis5252]

I WONDER WHY THE GRAND OL' OPRY NEVER HAD THIS MOST LOVELY SINGER GRACE THEIR STAGE ?

[@carolv8450]

Maybe bc he was considered more folk music?

[@dave10524]

He wasn't country he played music real cowboys listen to.

[@bluerock4456]

Western music, more like. ​@@carolv8450

[@jackdundon2261]

One of my biggest regrets I never went to the poetry gathering in Elko...

[@highnrising]

This is awesome stuff. I'd never heard that "Four Strong Winds" was an "answer" to "Blowin' In The Wind." That's a helluvan anecdote!

[@francissemmes3403]

In my mind, I know who won that contest. His name starts with “Ian.”

[@norinecook844]

Listening today on your birthday Ian 🤠

[@georgemelvin880]

Smiles, hi Norine 🌺😊

[@hanka363]

fantastickéé...♥

[@oldskoold22]

Nothing to add to that! Named our son Ian cause of him and abilities as a songwriter!

[@mxf450]

Absolutely brilliant. Can anybody please post more Texas Connection videos?

[@spidaman0112]

I wrote my 1st song with similar thought in my head.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

dylan had blowin in the wind, Tyson had 4 strong winds, Walker has pissin in the wind.

[@jerganfazbender]

RIP Music Man

[@jamesdolan4042]

A great song

[@Theophantheodscure]

RIP, Mr. Tyson, RIP

[@bobmirabile9400]

amazing heroes of mine from macdougal st in the villge