Jerry Reed & Marty Robbins Medley

Marty Robbins Spotlight - 1978

[@lovesthebass]

Jerry was such a humble musician. He could blow the ears and fingers off of anyone but always put the music first. One of the most underrated guitarists likely of all time when it comes to the public perception.

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

That's what a pro does. Can't be selfish. 👍

[@bradthurkle7217]

Yeah I never new he could play like that..

[@ericgibson4629]

Jerry Reed and Glen Campbell, the 2 best ever.

[@spacebass79g98]

Facts!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Jerry never had the self-confidence he should have had. I don't know why. He was a great guitar player.

[@kingofgames7001]

Jerry Reed is the most underrated performer ever in country music.

[@fernmann7]

could do it all. His guitar playing is world class

[@estook]

fernmann7 so true - such great phrasing

[@jenniferleyshon9953]

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[@jeanricketts6880]

He was a delightful performer...and he enjoyed it.!

[@raymondfaron85]

I agree, Jerry Reed was a virtuoso a musician's musician

[@roseblake5803]

Always loved how Jerry world act like he didn’t know how to do anything and then would blow you away with his guitar playing.

[@TheDonovanMcCormick]

Rose Blake it did make it that much better. Roy Clark was killer on guitar too and acted like an idiot then would melt your face lol. They don’t make em like that anymore, that’s for sure. Love these guys.

[@mattw6807]

Roy clark was like the farm truck from the drag racing show.

[@irishguy13]

I knew Jerry Reed as an actor for years before I discovered what an astounding musician he was.

[@bryanpembrooke8451]

He was one of the best guitar/bandjo players there ever was

[@macabro716]

His style was so cool and groovy.

[@Ycontrol_]

Who else is just in constant shock and awe of jerrys playing?

[@eltonspurlock]

Chet Atkins is his father in law.

[@BlakeNix]

👋🏻

[@mmnootzenpoof]

I can't get over his facial expressions.

[@georgedrake1341]

He was one of the best ever

[@soloarchitect9324]

you can hear it talk you can hear it sang

[@cathybarnard9687]

Marty Robbins lived lifetimes in all he accomplished. He was a singer, a writer, an actor , a race car driver, a comedian, a STAR in life and on The Grand Ol Opry. He died much too young.

[@rowdy7480]

I remember the night he passed away. I was in 6th grade listening to the clock radio falling asleep... When they announced Marty Robbins died. I cried in my pillow

[@kennethking3562]

Yeah !! The Opry was not the same for me after Marty Robbins died !! But I can't understand why the Opry doesn't let the stars children perform on the Opry ?? They sound like their parents and are much better than the new wave that they are promoting !! I would drive 8 hrs for that !!

[@derickkeaton5440]

True words

[@bryanpembrooke8451]

Yes he did so did Jerry Reed

[@bigiron383]

And his home town Glendale Arizona won’t name a street after him.

[@MonteD1]

Jerry played blues, bluegrass, funk, chicken pickin, old country, and jazz styles in 10 minutes.

[@efraincastaneda6196]

THE HECK IS CHICKEN PICKIN

[@jojoj3243]

Correct. It's a bit insane.

[@michaelsmoak6267]

He is insane. No, funk though really. Unless u can put a timestamp of what I missed

[@MonteD1]

@@michaelsmoak6267 not proper Funk, but his rhythm playing around 0:48 is pretty funky.

[@brentcarr8365]

​@@MonteD1 he's definitely got funk in some of his tunes, love this guy

[@davegarrett231]

One thing I've noticed in all the clips I've seen of Jerry picking with other folks is how he always respected the other musicians when they were doing their solos. Watching them play and just keeping the rhythm or outright not playing while they did their thing

[@jimbobf8017]

A true artist will let another star shine. I miss these old greats. This video sure brings back memories.

[@scotolbe]

It's surreal how these two are now buried in the same cemetery. Marty and Jerry are some of my favorites of all time. Their will never be anyone like them.

[@irvinslagter8298]

Did anybody have more fun than Jerry Reed? He got a kick out of everything!

[@guitardzan5641]

Roy Clark always had a good time....

[@danwyttenbach6319]

Maybe Jim Stafford, always grinning and cutting up.

[@georgemossey1097]

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[@kp-ce1uk]

Tommy Emmanuel maybe, but few others

[@margaretpatton4806]

I think it's toss up between Jerry Reed and Marty Robin's. I went to a Ray Price/Marty Robin's concert when I was about 18. Ray Price was a great singer. Marty Robin's was a Fantastic Entertainer! Price came out, sat on a stool, sang one song after another and never engaged the audience AT ALL. Marty Robin's came out and from that moment on it was like electric energry ran though the audience. He caught you up and didn't turn you loose until the very end. We were clapping, laughing and just plain energized. He move around, joking, flirting with the women and playing all of us like the finest instrument ever made. Not one single person left that concert without a grin on their face, laughing and a spring in their step. It's been over 50 years and I can still get that feeling just remembering it. 😂

[@MrRustyFord]

There are some artists who, when they're gone, you can truly say, for example: There will never, EVER be another Jerry Reed.

[@rayboy7922]

This is so true, there will never be anyone that could come close to Jerry Reed 😭

[@derickkeaton5440]

So true

[@dezertfox3130]

One of a kind indeed.

[@spunkysmum]

He was so larger than life. I guess the best we can do is introduce him and his friends to the next generation, like my 3-year-old son Reed. 🙂

[@vikingtoorock1337]

@Maxwell Smart In the words of Ronnie van Zandt " You got that right". You sure, got that right.

[@Gardner0871public]

There’s so much talent in this video my iPad got nominated for a Grammy

[@bryannelson6139]

One of the greatest country guitarists and vocalists together! Wow! Notice how Jerry defers to Marty when he sings, he doesn’t try to compete , and quietly compliments him. What a pro.

[@WildPhotoShooter]

The mark of a great musician is when they can reign in their own brilliance to complement the singer and the song. Jerry Reed is such a guy.

[@leahflower9924]

Marty looks laid back like he would just go with the flow groovy lol

[@laslydia6228]

@Hello Bryan how are you doing

[@daze023]

so totally different , though they don't even try to harmonize

[@worldgonemad5866]

This is what country needs today. Good, guitar driven storytelling country.

[@edaker4684]

@red flame are you on drugs?

[@EB-cv7td]

Tyler Childers

[@MrJaa358]

*steel guitar driven

[@SGTJDerek]

Chris Stapleton? Granted his Guitar playing isn't on Jerry's level, Brad and Keith are about all that even come close, or his voice but he ain't no slouch.

[@Splat55099]

@@EB-cv7td yeah right hahaha. Country Squire was trash. He sold out

[@edjones6837]

Look at Martys reaction when he finished his song... this wasn't a job for either of them, this was pure fun and I love seeing that as much as listening to the music.

[@anoodono1841]

Agree -singers hve t enjoy themselves -so important for us listeners

[@keegantayolr1860]

Best type of musicians. Dont make em like this anymore

[@mrfish1991]

Back when the jacket matched the pants, and the suit matched the voice.

[@matildaharden1064]

mrfish1991 and the guitar player could kick one off and the band knew by ear where he was goin. Now it’s all arranged bull shit

[@BlakeNix]

Yeah!

[@louisedwards4023]

Marty was great 😃

[@jamit2u]

mrfish1991 to match my drapes and rug if you know what that means I’d have to shave my head since I just got back from having my balls waxed

[@utetrahemicon]

And we we were all happier.

[@michaelsojka3265]

Why can’t tv be like this anymore? I could watch this kind of programming all day.

[@nashvilletennessee3194]

Glen Campbell said that Jerry Reed showed him how to play the cool 8 descending chords on the song Southern Nights, which Glen said really made the song complete.

[@tedpeterson1156]

Chet Atkins said Jerry was about the best there ever was.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

@@tedpeterson1156 Yes, Chet awarded Jerry and Glenn with his guitar award. He also gave one to Les Paul and Roy Clark. Pretty good company.

[@michaelmcgregor1202]

Two country greats gone forever... Thank God for recordings!!

[@brucemarmy8500]

To be gone, yet remain on the lips and in the hearts, is to be Eternal !

[@charleswalker321]

You made me think about it.....its like an orchestra though. A recording will never give that live performance feel. Although preserved, we have still lost something golden.

[@kennethlowther2458]

And Thomas Edison

[@bloozedaddy9965]

Two of the finest in country music history. Marty and Jerry are needed today more than ever. REAL TALENT!

[@kflite68]

LOVE THIS!!! I miss that music too. Back when country was country and not failed pop-music-wannabes singing pop music reject songs. Current "country music" is crap.

[@tommypetersen2540]

K Leitner Love your comment! "Failed pop stars" is exactly right! New country is nothing but "cornpone " clichés about "huntin fishin and front porches". Guys like Jerry, Waylon, Cash sang about their lives, they were artists first, not guys trying conform or aspire to certain images like "bro country ". Jerry had more talent and especially charisma than any of the new guys. Jerry often played the clown but he was considered to be the Hendrix of country music. His career never went super nova because he refused to play the game. His main focus was to be an artist and he was one of the best!

[@haneal9008]

brother you nailed it !

[@Lev-qj5kc]

You can say that again. Jerry Reed cool and smooth.

[@patarnold4109]

K Leitner z

[@kennydobbins1345]

There are still a few traditional style artists.

[@sandrafayeellis5763]

Marty Robbins what an entertainer and singer, my mom loved him. Everytime she picked up her guitar she would sing Dont worry about me, Both these guys were comedians, great singers and great musicians.

[@StoningXStephen]

These were my Dad's two favorite artists and I can't deny the insane amount of talent and charisma on that stage. When my father passed on to be with our heavenly father We found a Polaroid picture of Marty Robbins and on the back of it was written "To my son - Thanksgiving 1977". That was 17 days from when I was born. Rest in peace Pop.

[@crx350x1]

imagine cracking a cold one with these dudes.. .

[@cplmackk1]

That would be one hell of a good time!

[@patrickmurray9359]

Epic

[@patrickmurray9359]

There would be a lot of back slapping, one foot on the chair, one on the ground, forearms across the knee, hands on hips and general manly carrying on.

[@darklion53]

No imagination. Live it. COVID-19 Can't keep you from sitting on your porch, drinking whiskey, and having a great old time!

[@saint.johnv.cavazos5521]

Man the first song is a hell of a drinking song and also, i could definitely chug a few (alot!) along with these songs and with you guys,and play the hell out of my guitar🎸!!!!!Love you Jerry!!!!!

[@deborasmith8010]

I love Jerry ! He was the best guitar player ... He didn't even try hard he did it for fun...a free living spirit of a man!

[@bigjayvapes9271]

I don't usually write a comment but these 2 are my dad's favorite singers, it brings back good memories and a couple of tears, thank you

[@bryanpembrooke8451]

I agree man, these two was also two of my dad's favorites as well. Many great memories and a few years here to.

[@jimharris8597]

Impossible to get enough Jerry Reed....!

[@laslydia6228]

@Hello Jim how are you doing

[@thomastommy1192]

Jerry Was one of the greater everything. He could act he could sing and he was a great guitar picker. He was everything all wrapped into one.

[@markperry3517]

He was the marlboro man

[@treed5679]

You said it all there.

[@thomastommy1192]

@@treed5679 Thank you for responding to my post. Are you related to Jerry Reed?

[@frankrichards3089]

Crazily talented guy

[@mebatz47]

@@markperry3517 and snowman cant forget, same with coach from waterboy

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Nobody plays and performs like Jerry Reed, his upbeat songs are still marveled today when one discovers them. Who doesn't love "when your hot your hot"?

[@edjones6837]

I'm going to have to take all that money for evidence..... when you're hot you're hot!😂

[@paulhilliard8142]

True country legend! Jerry is badly missed.

[@paulpitt52]

Jerry’s glance over toward the band as the violin starts playing at 5:21, is really cool. 🎻

[@STRAYDTHABEAST]

marty was one of (if not the) most talented singers of all time !

[@alantowncar7431]

Nobody can out sing Marty Robbins, period!

[@hannahkirchner1656]

I had the privilege of hiring him for a gig I did, and he was the kindest man I ever met.

[@70selvisfan]

I've gone back and listened to the "Please Don't Let Me Love You" portion 10 times and can't stop!! Love it!

[@deluxgamer999]

I know what you mean, I wish they made records together, it would have been a great experience for everyone

[@anoodono1841]

@@deluxgamer999 certainly

[@leightnite3056]

How the HELL have I not found this before....literally my 2 favorite country artists of all time!

[@juliehughes1258]

My mom was IN LOVE with Marty Robbins. She had a M.R. calendar in the basement by the washing machine / dryer. At the end of the year, she turned the calendar to her favorite photo of Marty and IT STAYED THERE on into the new year. My parents went to see a country show featuring a bunch of artists from that time, when country music was good (not like now when it's shite). Dad somehow managed to get the two of them back stage and she met and talked to her hero. I freaked out at the end of Breaking Bad when Walter found that Marty Robbins cassette and he played El Paso. Good stuff.

[@johndillon557]

Sorry about the freaked out how are you doing now Julie?

[@stevenhensley7250]

I think I was around 13 or 14 the first time I heard any country song. Living in Oregon I had spent the night at my friends house. They were from Missouri. So El Paso comes on. It’s my very first country song ever. I was only exposed to Jazz (my parents) and Led Zeppelin (sisters). I loved El Paso. I couldn’t get enough of it. Marty Robbins opened a new world of music for me. (I was also a major Hee Haw fan)

[@PugetSoundFlyer]

Love this so much. Jerry is such a musician's musician ! You can tell everyone loves playing with him.

[@bevearle3984]

Jerry Reed loved what he did and he had alot of fun doing that.

[@johndillon557]

Yea that right Bev Earle

[@DannyGrady]

Jerry's 'noodling' over the Marty tune is tastier than 95% of guitar players on their best day.

[@marilynstevenson865]

I saw Marty Robbins many years ago in Brisbane. He was absolutely delightful...!! One of the best live shows I have ever seen..

[@southerngirl9941]

Supersupercool Jerry Reed and his guitar!🎶🎶 The guitar man! Elvis adored him, too❤️

[@twlvhrs]

Jerry Reed and Marty Robbins...together...Man it don't get no better than this, and what a treat to see Hoot Hester(RIP) in his younger days

[@laslydia6228]

@Hello Donnie how are you doing

[@twlvhrs]

@@laslydia6228 I’m doing well my friend, love these old clips

[@laslydia6228]

@@twlvhrs Oh okay nice to hear back from you I hope we can get to know each other and can you suggest a way we can talk off here if you dont mind

[@gasaxe7945]

Who else does that many covers in 10 mins and does every single one justice

[@randybailin4902]

Jerry Reed always was such a natural player. The first time he picked up a guitar, it probably sounded good.

[@shirleygatlin6654]

Two of the very best; both gone way too soon.

[@tomdevol6035]

Too soon? Marty maybe, but Jerry was in his 80's when he passed. How long did you want him to live?

[@tomdevol6035]

@Paul Gavin My mistake. The article I read gave the wrong age. My point was "way too soon" means dying at an early age, i.e., Hank Williams at 29.

[@cosmicowboy111]

Two incredible performers ... Jerry Reed always cracked me up good ole down home boy. Marty had a voice like butter. They just don't make 'em like this anymore.

[@ceciliagoldey220]

I am age 58 and JUST started getting into classic country...my, what I've missed.

[@f.d.7190]

You have a LOT of enjoyment ahead of you, girl!

[@johndillon557]

Well you do miss a lot Cecilia ,have you listen to Don William?

[@jeffhodge7333]

Three chords, a pentatonic scale, and a 12-pound Les Paul..... If you need more than that, then you're too needy.

[@outlawcountry9629]

Marty And The Snowman...This made me smile...

[@barimayberry]

OUTLAW COUNTRY My Texas High School band we had a drummer that toured with The Snowman 6 years I love Reed

[@PrinceRN]

I'm loving those two outfits side-by-side! It looks like someone grabbed Jerry out of the supermarket and told him he's on in five.

[@joq702]

I admire Jerry Reed so much. He plays and sings like a little kid with no rules or structure, which is why he is a genius. He does not lock himself in to any rules and bleeds imagination as he plays and talks, sings, laughs. Like a little kid and we’ll love that little kid for his unique creativity which no one’s else can duplicate, however, I love those artists that can play his style.

[@christineplymouth3271]

Jerry, you made us feel good, even in the face of pain, we thank you sir !

[@mikeward9039]

Damn that man could sing and play with the best of em, hell he was the best of em! Very very underrated and a real down to earth music loving man! RIP two greats

[@CharlyEichstetter]

Man i feel entertained in just a second when he starts to sing. That's what music is all about.

[@johndillon557]

Yea me too Charly ,well Jerry was having a good time..

[@edk2502]

I think Marty was just as in awe of Jerry as Jerry was of Marty - two Giants of Music. Thanks for posting

[@bbell37968]

I thought there was fair chance I'd seen all of Jerry there was to see, then this gem shows up in my recommended videos. And with Marty! Uncle Pen at the end! Thank you for posting. This is a treasure.

[@awadaawada6738]

totally

[@efraincastaneda6196]

First time ever hearing jerry. I appreciate everything music brings me

[@cindydbc12]

You could see the admiration & respect they had for each other simply wonderful.

[@throwaway6405]

A couple million of these views are mine. Whenever I am lonely or have had a few I come here. 31 years old. There are no heroes like this anymore

[@CountryAficionado]

Cheers! I'll have one with ya today 🍻 thanks for sharing, and enjoying :)

[@bobdebuilda3877]

Me too man 31, lets start a band

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

Two true country greats. Jerry's wonderful guitar and Marty's honey voice.

[@dianeoliver3078]

I sure miss Marty!

[@johndillon557]

Me too Diane ,how are you doing?

[@janewiggins983]

What fun! Love Jerry Reed and Marty Robbins singing duet!

[@johndillon557]

Yea Jane well jerry was having a good time lol

[@bobbyfikesmusicfun]

Two of my favorites of all time since I was a little kid. Awesome

[@hwilmore]

Jerry Reed a real artist Eastbound and down

[@cbcb2828]

Late 70s country was a bad ass time! Those funky guitar riffs

[@ForbinColossus]

Jerry was a delight in every TV show and movie he appeared in. Not one stinker

[@ahn00bus510]

Ty GTA 5 for putting me on the Artist Jerry Reed... during a mission running away from cops some teamate of mine put it on REBEL RADIO and the Amos Moses song came on been hooked to Jerry Reeds music ever since

[@woolyhighlander7280]

Yes, Jerry Reed makes a lot of famous Country artists look pretty bad ,he's talented

[@TheDonovanMcCormick]

It would have been great to hear these guys when I was kid, but honestly, hearing them for the first time at 33 is even better. Jerry, Glen, Merle, Marty, Chet, Johnny thank you gentlemen. You are missed. Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, and Glen Campbell are some of the greatest guitarists to ever live.

[@DK1102]

My favorite thing about Jerry Reed is that hes always laughing, smiling and having a great time playing music. Its serious business, but not SERIOUS BUSINESS. Dimebag Darrell was and Zakk Wylde is the same way. Serious, but loving it and having fun.

[@lucindamoran8686]

Gary Brooks I a jolly one too!

[@krupkamusic]

Great reference, I would also compare the same vibe as Rik emmet and bill levine from Triumph

[@CuttingEdgetools]

Grew up with these 2 superstars albums in the Early 60s thru mid 70s always on the Family tube stereo console. I Still have bunch a of those old LPs. Jerry was one of greatest finger style guitar virtuoso’s. Jerry could sing real smooth like Marty too. One of his Albums was real smooth songs almost reminiscent of Sinatra. Both were great songwriters. RIP Boys❤️🇺🇸

[@mr.wizard2974]

One of the top 5 country guitar pickers of all time. Marty's son Ronny married a friend of mine. She met him at fan fare.

[@brucemarmy8500]

I love Jerry Reed. I see how he was loved. The Rebel was never defeated in him. What a champion of the South. An honor to watch.

[@gtsipejr]

Jerry's tour bus pulled into the gates the great York Fair in Pa., and when the guard walked up to the bus to open the gates, Jerry opened the driver's window and said, How ya doing Son? Loved it that he was driving that big bus himself.

[@taksanwagie]

He was wicked cool and talented.

[@nickhill8612]

@@taksanwagie Yes he was.

[@edgewatergearvault9881]

This is one of the best country music performances ever.

[@TheWaveFiles]

The lick and the arpeggios starting at 2'48 is pure heaven, like it 's been written out.....Amazing talent Where are those display of talents nowadays ?!!

[@loismurphy6349]

Celio Para b

[@zekepopa]

The Wave Files Chris Stapleton

[@Noejjkkkj]

He just played like 3 different keys in three seconds with that one!!¡¡!!¡

[@susanreynolds9607]

Marty Robbins was my favorite country music artist in the 60's.

[@johndillon557]

Oh really well I do listen to Don William susan

[@darrelltiencken2413]

The voice and the guitar.....wow!

[@obscurebandfan]

Jerry Reed's guitar playing is fucking amazing, both his lead and rhythm work. Also cool to hear country on a les paul.

[@martinhowerton9038]

Marty had a voice like no other and Jerry could pick with the best of em!!

[@brandonmurphy8837]

Jerry reed was a national treasure

[@0ntwe]

Even though I'm from Russia, i very love this musicians. I’m only 17, but I feel all the emotions with which these songs were written

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

This is what its all about as a musician. Jamming with your friends and having a good time. Jerry Reed and Marty Robbins were two of the bestest. Bestest muscians and bestest friends.

[@billgiardina5821]

No entertainer has ever captured an audience like Marty Robbins!

[@paolo-n2000]

This is pure GOLD!!! Jerry Reed was a super talented musician!

[@christophermay4366]

Man the greats from this time frame are human metronome's....the timing is impeccable....I love watching these collaborations....

[@montejones1081]

Two of my favorites and two of the greatest singers history, I love these songs. I miss them both.

[@JJ-ph9dj]

why not more views??? Jerry's deserves more praise. legend

[@myrnalunn5018]

Gorgeous voice. He was probably the best dressed male in country music. Pure class!!

[@spookgriffith2892]

totally awesome, what a pair. Can't believe I just now found this but would be nice if I could find a cd with Jerry and Marty. Good as good gets.

[@MargieWay-s9o]

Great musicians and Marty was the best!

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing?

[@allowmode]

Jerry Reed was the Chuck Berry of country music... Always amazing.

[@johndillon557]

Yes I do listen to it all the time Leslie , How are you doing?

[@leonjohnson8745]

If it isn't Jerry Reed , it isn't Jerry Reed - Love this stuff !

[@jimmycox2798]

This video just shows Jerry could play any style

[@RCHeath]

Stunning guitar player. Sadly missed but never forgotten.

[@barimayberry]

Jerry was my mentor. Best ever

[@laslydia6228]

@Hello Bari how are you doing

[@brianrad68]

Great stuff. Two musicians just having fun entertaining each other

[@metalking9019]

Mr Jerry Reed is such an underrated guitar player and Marty is one of the best ❤️

[@wayne3302264]

When recording the "Guitar Man" cover Elvis's band could not quite get the guitar sound like Elvis wanted so they got Jerry to come in and record guitar on Jerry's song for Elvis's cover. The cover went to number one.....

[@michaelkatt4173]

I love Jerry Reed; I've been a fan literally longer than I can remember. The boy's my spirit animal. I was told that when Elvis' guitar player asked him "what do I need in order to get that sound out of the guitar?", Jerry just said "me".

[@TheKiller-yh3pi]

I’ve heard that as well. Sounds to me (as a guitar player) that Elvis’s picker was either too stoned, or not stoned enough haha. It’s a pretty simple lick, though Jerry certainly had a way with the acoustic guitar(or any guitar, really) though. Reed even appears in the Elvis 69’ Christmas Comeback Special to play on this song, and perhaps a few more, I don’t remember...

[@markmundwiller5842]

Jerry turned the E string way down. Waylon did so as well.

[@markmundwiller5842]

Forgot to mention that Jerry was fishing when they came to get him to play for Elvis. He went straight there dressed in his fishing clothes

[@SeattleRex]

Just awesome. The world isn’t the same without both of them. I like this version of blue moon/gold again better than the record.

[@williamthompson4809]

That's the best country music I've ever heard!!!!