Jerry Jeff Walker - Desperados

[@galewinds7696]

Never heard of this man before I listened to this song. Wow!! I sure missed some good singing, at 73 years old I don't see how it happened. RIP JJW.

[@Fr33d0m0707]

This did not bring a tear to my eye...I cried. I grew up in the 70s with Jerry Jeff, but I had no idea how much his music spoke to me until I got "old". I liked it, but now... I love it. I grew up with old men like the one he sings of; so much wisdom, and such a loss when they leave. I ain't preaching, but if you've a mind to, do yourself a favor, and just sit and listen to some old folks

[@bradleypotash395]

+Jodie Martin Listen to Hello in There by John Prine or Bette Midler

[@alanbodell2050]

I never grew up in the 70s but every other word you said i can totally agree 1000%, John Prine 'Hello In There' is a great example of appreciating old folk and this song does bring a tear to my eye, the version on the Letterman show with Guy Clark has me out of tissues.

[@rongraham5195]

Well said , same here .

[@stevesullivan8705]

Guy Clark wrote it.

[@markbass9402]

I always cried to this. Even back then.

[@cravinbob]

"One day I looked up and he's pushin' 80" is so true the older you get. In your twenties life is all in front of you. I am close to 60 and wonder where did time go, it went so damn fast. I have more past than future that is for sure. Do not waste your life. Have a dream? Chase it. People treat you bad? Walk away. Do not wait for people to change, they won't. I miss grandma's husband. He was tougher than anyone I have ever known. In his 70's he mopped the floor of a bar with two loud mouth jerks.

[@madmh6421]

pushing seventy pretty hard. Unbeatable!!! Shit, enough said!

[@pattybenedict9499]

And he passed pushing 80.

[@bobclampitt9966]

Same age, and a Texan lived in austin off & on, but always loved the hill country. Remember when Congress avenue.was ironically enough , was hookers row? Jerry Jeff and many others was when Austin was the best kept in Texas 🤣

[@doug912]

Well we got to keep the place clean! Thanks Jerry Jeff:)

[@Azznbad]

I'm 63 and my daughter is 31. I've been trying to explain to her you need to get your ducks in a row while your life is ahead of you. She sent her daughter to a boy girl party a few weeks ago and she realized it flies by when you look at kids. She got it much younger than I did.

[@jodyvance4114]

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MR. JERRY JEFF WALKER YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED BY SO MANY!!!

[@KevinBeasleySurpriseAZRealtor]

You snd Jack finally got off that damn train Jerry...tell my grandpa Coy..I'll be waiting to see you old boys 😢

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

Another good story teller has dropped his mic. RIP JJW.

[@TheWaltm]

That is a understatement !

[@SteveWhiteDallas]

It's just hard to believe he's gone. Maybe he's hanging out with Guy, Hughie, Townes, etc..

[@dirkevans3443]

Saw him in ‘73 and had never heard of him. Was visiting a HS friend in Tx He came out w/ a big buzz going on no doubt and goes “Hello Houston, I’m Jackie Jack Walker and this here is the Lost Gonzo Band” Kicked it off with Getting by on Getting Bys And I turned to my buddy & said I thought you said his name was Jerry Jeff He looked at me and grinned and said It is What a great memory! RIP JJW You were a big part of “my” soundtrack!

[@sandrawill5]

As a Scot, living in a country that gets more than it's fair share of miserable weather, I bless the day I discovered the music of JJW. BRINGS SUNSHINE INTO MY LIFE EVERY TIME I HEAR HIS VOICE. Sadly missed!!!!!!!

[@Caperhere]

JJ had an easy singing voice, but most of the songs he sang were other people’s. Desperados Waiting For a Train is a Guy Clark song. Guy had a hell of a lot of good songs. Another singer/ storyteller named Todd Snider followed JJ around for years. You might like Guy and Todd.

[@LaJewel]

Come on over for some sunshine when you need it! Life is short!

[@KevinBeasleySurpriseAZRealtor]

Brings tears to my eyes my grandpa raised me from 13 years on he wouldn't enter a fishing derby or turkey shoot unless I could be his partner. He told me before he died aside from your grandma I love you more than anyone, and the days we spent fishing were some of the best times of my life. Mine to I said. I'm sure many other fellas can relate.

[@davidpaterson1207]

Takes me back to the 70's when I was young Jerry Jeff. Saw you live in Australia once. I'm 70 now but I will always remember those wonderful crazy days.Thanks so much for the wonderful music.

[@jerseytarzan2]

That guitar solo is absolutely brilliant!

[@realcoyotekings]

Rest with the outlaws, Jer Jeff. Thank you for everything.

[@razorsharpe3371]

There will never be anyone like Jerry Jeff. Thanks buckaroo for leaving all your musical treasure for us still here.

[@stewurbach9989]

RIP Jerry Jeff Walker. Thanks for the memories. It doesn't get much better than this!

[@richardsepulvado1090]

Guy Clark's most brilliant song delivered in the way only Jerry Jeff can.

[@tms6279]

You won't find music like this on the radio, anymore. Today's country is nothing but third rate rock 'n' roll.

[@scottsugarbearpearson518]

YOU CAN! if you wish go to " KKUP .org" and check out their lineup of shows,KKUP 91.5 f.m. is 100% listener supported,so they DO NOT have to answer to Labels,Artists or advertiser's BECAUSE THERE ARE NO COMMERCIALS...they now have a live Streaming, you will hear this sort of stuff several times a week, just heard Jerry Jeff Tuesday (Aug. 1,2017) doing Mr Bo jangles

[@catdaddy3302]

tms6279 listen to Outlaw Country on Sirius XM radio.

[@Azznbad]

You rarely found this on the radio when it was new. Some of the new album rock stations played it but I never heard it on a country station

[@claytonvernon8793]

Jerry Jeff was very progressive, and this music was called "Cosmic Country" at the time, even though it is now more "Country Country" than anything coming out of Nashville.

[@tms6279]

He caught that train today. God bless you sir. May you rest well.

[@leahdickie6220]

I swear that sumbitch is gonna run right on through here, it's our turn; hang on.

[@Kathleen-bt7lp]

Classics like this keep our memories alive ❤Thank Goodness for Jerry Jeff!

[@blueskiesblue]

After this song ended , I just sat here ... stunned. JJW is a legend, yet still oblivious to some people like me, who just found him, quite by accident. What a total thrill to experience Jerry Jeff and his friends. All over-the-top talents!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@toma_coffin8013]

I re-discovered him recently having first found him in 1977 (It's a Good Night for Singing), now every song I listen to is a new treasure discovered. This song reminds me of Henry Paul and the Outlaws.

[@Caperhere]

@@toma_coffin8013It’s a Guy Clark song.

[@bbqsky2]

This is the most Jammin version of this song I`ve ever heard !!! IF You can DIG IT there`s nothing any better,,Memories just start flowing while You listen!! An all time favorite !!!

[@russparker1647]

I am a 74 year old Canadian who grew up with Gordon Lightfoot, Ian Tyson, Murray McLaughlin, etc. I never got to hear great Texas artists like on Jerry Jeff’s show. Wish I had.

[@independentmusicguy]

if you don't love this, I pity you. Jerry Jeff telling of the future that sadly has come to be. HE was our old man and grandma's boyfriend. I thank God for my older brothers, who each one in their own way have been this old man for me.

[@samsmith4216]

one of the greatest voices and songwriters in the music world... not only country music is gone. So unmistakeable... RIP Jerry Jeff! Thanks for the words and melodies

[@TheGreyguitarist]

Great Song with great feelings. Thank you to Guy Clark for writing this great song, Thanks to Jerry Jeff Walker for this truly amaizing rendition, and thanks to whomever posted this to KZbin.

[@walterbyrne3509]

Damn JJ, never heard your version. I know damn sure you put your heart and soul within. RIP old friend. WCB.

[@tms6279]

When the tempo picks up and Jerry Jeff's heart rending wail pierces through, how can anyone remain seated at their table?

[@ambassadorportal]

in tears ...

[@carlolen5544]

Beautiful voice / beautiful song. Jerry Jeff and Guy brightened our world.

[@sevenfingers2001]

I know an old man like that. He's not my father but we shared a lot of good bourbon and talked for hours on end. He was kind of stove up from arthritis so I used to go by and help him out with stuff; tuning up cars, cleaning out the garage, etc. and he would slip me a few bucks, buy me a 6 pack. He's still alive and kicking at 70+ years and one of the best "outlaws" I've ever had to pleasure to know. God Bless you John

[@davidarredondo7776]

Memories of growing up in the RGV in the 70s. Weslaco Texas! Me and my gang of depesperados.

[@warrendreher9316]

I started with Dylan, Duane Allman, Waylon, Willie but something about Jerry Jeff made everything seem possible. I have been a singer songwriter guitar player since the mid 70's, still writing and playing in a band at 75. He was an incredible inspiration. He just made it look so damned easy. It isn't. RIP my brother.

[@doug912]

Possibly the greatest dude of all time. Singer, songwriter and guitarist:)

[@lorip6846]

Been listening to Jerry Jeff since 1979... Still my favorite

[@ethancrowder2472]

You’re a lucky man, I was born too late to see any of the greats play live, why my generation calls Country music is Luke Bryan crap

[@chuckanderson8144]

When you don't have your piano player, you do the bridge with an epic guitar solo. This guy nailed it.

[@jeffmixsongs]

John Inmon

[@DanPurdy1]

We may forget that he was a really good singer; pushing out the words as he means them.

[@smokisippa4213]

This makes me sob whether I'm sober or not my grandpa's old buddy's called my sidekick and this is exactly me and my ol papa I love and miss him more than ever now that I know I could have had more time with him I love you Carl Shirley you made me who I am today I hope you are waiting for that train for me old man I'll always be your desperado

[@heidiweber2295]

R.I.P. Jerry Jeff Walker. Thanks for your music. You`ll be missed.

[@burlingtonbill4687]

I covered this song on Burlington Bill here on you tube. Thought I did OK. Just a great song that hits home for lots of people.

[@darrencrawford3868]

I cain't love this song enough.

[@gracie.arnold]

hits my heart hard.. this woulda been my daddy and his fav grand kid... old 58 chevy truck.. the domino hall.. smoking on mamas porch.. may they both rest in peace...

[@stacyblue1980]

My favorite Jerry Jeff song. Reminds me of my own grandfather. Not all the lyrics but yea. My Papa is there in the song. We are there.

[@42awww]

A simple line, "we were friends, me and this old man", reminds me I have a pulse indeed. A great, great song, performed by my hero, Jerry Jeff

[@eduardodelagarza4787]

This man introduced me to country and I love him and his music to this day, Semper Fi and Erin go Braugh

[@majorbarbara1]

"To me he's one of the hero of this country so why's is he dressed up like them old men?' Great song and nobody sings it like Jerry Jeff.

[@Azznbad]

Best line of a song ever. I think of it when I look in the mirror. To bad our kids couldn't see us when we were great.

[@thompson632]

this brings back the 70's for alot of us...clubs like the Abby Inn, Whiskey River, The Annex Mr Bojangles, Silver Eagle Mining Company, the last two of which I worked, hasn't been the same. these songs I teach my sons about Texas...miss those days.

[@jeronimonoguera3061]

Another great country song wonderful sung by the Mr Bojangles author... Amazing... DEP.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing.?

[@jeronimonoguera3061]

@@honestj820 I don't know. Maybe you can tell me that

[@bellyupswashere]

This is such a great live tune!!! I have many fond memories of JJW shows.

[@elliottandnolankitchens7981]

Few songs build to such a magnificent climax, and John Inmon certainly delivers it.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing?

[@rockinrobb4350]

Great version of a classic Guy Clark song! Bought "Viva Terlingua" when it came out in 73' and it'soffice,

[@rockinrobb4350]

sorry meant to say its one of my favorite JJW albums! the extended ending is a killer!!

[@samdehne9301]

Day-Yam - I'm Glad I found this great entertainer!!!

[@WilliamMilne772]

I knew him ---- just briefly. But I can tell U this much.... he lived the very life he sang about. There's nothing false about this great guy. Thank God he's still around. We should all feel blessed. Because we are --- all of us. Even Jerry Jeff! All I can say is this --- he made my life better. And I'm a singer on the road, too. But JJ has something!

[@LaJewel]

Thank you so much for posting this - what a wonderful performance💥

[@randlebrashear8550]

My home town near Austin had a place just like the Green Frog Cafe, complete with old men playing dominoes. I saw Jerry Jeff, Willie and Waylon perform at the Armadillo World Headquarters in 1989 from about 35 feet away.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing..?

[@w3cows]

This is a tune that characterizes the relationship with young boys and the important men in their lives. The Men they try to emulate, the men they want to be like when "they grow up." I reckon we only truly grow up after our heros die, and we become some other youngster's hero. It is a Great Melody and Guy Clarke wrote this in gold ink with a silver pen as far as this cowboy is concerned.

[@wenumwallace1166]

And now I’m that old man pushing 80

[@billmedvecky1249]

Texas is my most least favorite places on earth. The ONLY exception, it's music. Thank you, Jerry, you were a real American.

[@SteveWhiteDallas]

Why don't you like Texas?

[@TrueVoiceman]

The boy from Oswego has come a long way. Never get tired of him, great song, thanks Guy Clark!

[@donaldprice342]

From Oneonta NY

[@TrueVoiceman]

@@donaldprice342 Actually he told me himself he was from Oswego, we were hanging out after an all nighter jam session at Hill on the Moon studio outside of Austin in the hill country. While we were playing I watched him drink till he was sober. Never saw anyone do that in all my years.

[@janeminotti2154]

@@TrueVoiceman I have to track this down, was he from Oneonta or Oswego? That's a pretty big difference in upstate NY.

[@TrueVoiceman]

@@janeminotti2154 He told me Oswego, kind of hard to forget a name like that. But of course we'd been drinking and smoking all night in to the morning.

[@briancorrigan9372]

RIP Jerry Jeff. I loved every song you ever sung

[@gwynnielsen5081]

Jerry Jeff Walker is classic country music. Where I live, country music doesn't quite fit, but it fits everywhere else in this country.

[@kimwarner5421]

I've looked for years for this version of this song. Heard it in Fargo ND. back in the 70"s. All recordings end just as the last jamm starts. This brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my heart. Thanks

[@russellreed5347]

Kim Warner hi

[@keithmfgco5230]

The Desperado has gone to catch the train... we will miss ya Jerry😔

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing.?

[@moodyforu]

I've been a fan of Jerry Jeff and Guy Clark for years. I used to go see both of them live whenever I could. I lived in Houston and there was this great night club called the Old Quarter, Townes Van Zandt played there some as well. Dusty Hill and his brother Rocky plaid blues there before Dusty joined ZZ Top. Lots of great stars played in that club.

[@claytonvernon8793]

Remember Anderson Fair?

[@KevinBeasleySurpriseAZRealtor]

How cool

[@donfawcett8460]

This band is just off the charts good

[@JackEllisLive]

Guy Clark is a national treasure.

[@markmach9085]

So many great songs and many don't even know who he is. Like Steve Goodman. At least he got a mention by DAC.

[@ReverendSoupbone]

I learned about Guy Clark via JJW playing this song! Learned it with the old “lift up the needle and set it down” method and it’s been in my set list till this day. Thanks, Scamp!

[@bobmirabile7557]

he is great . i miss him ,the late guy clark and so many other heroes of mine time doesnt stand still but i stand still to hear them play

[@rranger1014]

Aye lad

[@brianschepp8443]

I have a hard time picking up.jerry jeff again but can't put him down. Don't need a lot of heroes, just gotta pick the right ones@! Boy did I get this one right! Love him to death!

[@lesfortenberry4145]

I saw him in Guthrie OK in 1983 I think, drove a 68 Dodge Charger hour from the home. Great time, great show!

[@nashfilm1268]

One of Guy Clark’s best written songs

[@richardpaulsell6815]

Loved this stuff from the start , whenever . This the BEST version ever !

[@bobm549]

Jerry and Guy are some of the best, not many making this kind of music ( country, folk, rock ? what ever you want to call it). One of the benefits of aging is remembering venues like The Starlight Ballroom in Snook, very good times there in late 70's early '80's. A good place to live full of a good mix of people. Thank you

[@RandyFelts2121]

A few years ago my wife and I were at the Texas State Fair. She was looking around in a tent with stuff for sale, and I hear a familiar singer but wasn't sure who it was. I went out to the Chevy concert stage and there he was. What a great thing to randomly hear him singing and playing.

[@Maverick2]

I have seen Jerry aka Ronald Clyde Crosby in concert in 1998 at the Red River Opry in Tempe, Arizona and got his autograph then - I sing his song Charlie Dunn - RIP Jerry

[@johnbattaglino9487]

Jerry Jeff was an inspiration! His early music influenced my own musical journey! His voice was wonderful.

[@jacobsol80]

RIP. You were one of the all time greats.

[@averayugen7607]

OMG I didn't know he just died! Bob Fass always loved to play this song on his Radio Unnameable (wbai) show and played it again last Thursday and that's why I tuned into this, wanted to hear the entire song.... RIP Jerry Jeff. I knew you because of Bob and that wonderful amazing show of his...

[@efoster494]

What on earth is there to dislike about this performance, I wish I had been there thanks for posting.

[@Mrthreadedtime]

Once again...Great solo by John Inmon

[@kylewarnecke3018]

that is country to the root I grew up wit this playin in every back ground still makin my arm hair stand up

[@indawoods0]

For me this song this is about my mom's best friend's mother ... i spent alot of years with her and our last visit was sitting at the kitchen table drinking beer and talking. i then was moving back to my home state and visiting her was my first plan. Instead I had to go to the funeral home to see her. She caught her train...20+ years I dearly miss our time together

[@casaMariaPT]

That solo though....Jesus!!

[@toddr3986]

One of my favorite songs. Reminded me of my oil well days. Pretty good times.

[@lindamon5101]

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU JERRY JEFF! MORE THAN WORDS❤🤩😍

[@lindaphillips237]

my husband introduced me to his music when we were dating. he is a prolific writer of music and you never know who might join him . people like Willie Nelson and many many others who Jerry Jeff has written music for. he is amazing. have been to four of his concerts in Parker Az, and Salt Lake City

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing.,

[@42awww]

Brilliant. Just awesome....no words..

[@warrenburlingame7087]

By far the best version of this song

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing today?

[@IcyLC]

I forgot just how good the ending of this song is. RIP Jerry Jeff.

[@JimDorman]

Love the blast off at the end!

[@bobmirabile9400]

the older i get the battles i lost this song makes more sense

[@rickymcintyre6845]

very true my friend.

[@onepunchgeorge9251]

Bob my friend,about lost battles.A No problem arrives without a gift in its hands.😎🎭🎶

[@onepunchgeorge9251]

Though it may take some looking to find it.

[@DandyLion662a]

Well said man.

[@macchriss]

What a masterpiece, especially the ending!

[@drumminsonlive9199]

I always like to play this one early on...

[@curtisowens6413]

RIP Scamp Walker...you will be missed..

[@jaygrenham]

Just awesome!!!! Fantastic music

[@VamboMags]

I think that deserves another play.... and another... and another.... and I'll be back tomorrow for another. Stopped me in my tracks...x

[@ronaldpatton4884]

We miss you Jeff

[@michaelsawyer6887]

Damn Jacky Jack....got sumthin' in my eyes....

[@mayhemhavoc272]

tears today

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing..,

[@Daniel-gm3ip]

not a day goes by that i don`t think of my gramp `s love &miss you still

[@Bamaboompa]

Had not seen this before. Way to shred it! Lots of comments about John Inmons (?) guitar. Just another reason I laugh when people come on KZbin and raise hell about who's the "greatest" guitar player. Thanks for the upload.

[@TheWaltm]

I lost my father when I was 14. the ending of this masterpiece always makes me miss him more, not wanting him to leave me.

[@russbonk1372]

AWESOME take of such a classic song!!

[@3rdole]

The electric revolution has spoken. RIP Jerry Jeff🙏

[@eduardodelagarza4787]

I was there in May of 1974 ,14 years old with a very good friend by the name of Norman Marshall, who got me my first cowboy hat from his family business in Marshall Texas called the American Hat Company, God bless Texas

[@jeffm5181]

It has been almost a year since Jerry Jeff has been gone. One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite artist. This live version continues the guitar jam at the end which the original album cuts off.

[@KevinBeasleySurpriseAZRealtor]

I wish I could have thanked him in person for this song

[@rickwigington2771]

As wonderful as the lyrics are, that instrumental part near the end is epic.

[@averayugen7607]

OMG it sure is. Bob Fass played Mister Bojangles on "Radio Unnameable" in around 1967 and always played Jerry again off and on through the decades and tonight I heard the archive from last week's "RU" and Bob played a fragment of "Desperados"... once again, and later I tuned into this page to hear it completely, and saw he died. RIP to the BEST singer songwriter in town...anywhere, anytime!!!

[@lynnadams7017]

Jerry jeff didn't write this. Guy Clark got it from Jimmie Roger. 1920 father of country music