Joe Ely "Hard Livin"

[@craigluhr7243]

I can't count how many times I have seen Joe play live when I lived in Austin in the 80's. He was there often and has alway been one of my favorites. I named my truck Loretta.

[@tcsmith9924]

Rented my first house in Lubbock when Joe and Butch Hancock moved out of it. 1971. Jimmie Dale Gilmore had the little house next door. That old house is long gone, but those guys were instrumental in my music experience. House is gone, memories remain. Thanks guys!!

[@eclecticmusica]

Not just Lubbock, the whole state has produced more great singer / songwriters than any other state! I am constantly amazed at the talent Texas has given us!

[@LouMontana-wc7nr]

Been a fan for over thirty years........YOU still have it JOE!

[@rocnloretta]

I love it when he goes..."oh pick it Joe"! Music Fog has the best videos. Thanks~

[@RandallJonesey]

This is really a smart piece. Still as good today as the day it first was released. Respect Joe!

[@markvanleeuwen9795]

Joe is an American treasure. Still can't figure out why he's not better known.

[@Montnoveau]

Agree. Been a fan for 40 years :)

[@barbarasteed3966]

Got put Joe up there with the best..I do ..

[@mikewooten5734]

The best was watching and hearing Joe, Jesse and Lloyd. RIP Jesse.

[@tcsmith9924]

Joe Jesse and Lloyd were the original band. I am fortunate to have seen them around Lubbock when I didn't even realize the great band. I was only 19 in 1971, and a transplant from the East coast. Damn.

[@madroseaustx7386]

He was/still is my favorite songwriter of all time!!

[@heatmanable]

Man I gotta tell , first heard this guy about a year ago, what a talent , love it ...

[@madroseaustx7386]

I have, been a fan of the Great Joe Ely for almost 20 years now!! I started, with his 2003 album Streets Of Sin when I was just 7 years old!! I guess, Not That Much Has Changed since then. That's Why I Love You Like You Do!! Rave On!!

[@tcsmith9924]

Met Joe in Lubbock in 1971 when I was sent there in the AF. I came from the East coast and didn't realize all the awesome music coming from that area. OMG He and Butch and Jimmy still tour.

[@tcsmith9924]

Met Joe in 71 when I was transferred to Lubbock. Nice guy. Awesome performer, real quiet offstage.

[@tcsmith9924]

Met Joe in 1971 when the AF sent me to Lubbock. He and Butch Hancock moved out of a house they rented and I moved in. Jimmie Dale Gilmore lived next door. I learned alot.

[@harrywinslow3946]

I've been a fan for 46 years. Since his Cotton Club days in Lubbock.

[@kylethompson4]

Joe is an american music treasure! I wish hard livin' didn't come so easy to me either! lol

[@ConveyPronto]

The Great David Halley penned tune performed fantastically !!!

[@andreverhagemusic]

Great seen Joe live twice in Holland!

[@johnhutchins825]

Joe Ely simply a troubadour, badass.

[@johnhutchins825]

Wearing scuffed up Justin Ropers, cool!

[@billmiller9448]

And he ran away and joined the circus. How cool is that.

[@deborahkauffman09]

Texas singer/songwriters, gotta love em...

[@DEACON006]

True to his form. Great Artist.

[@bif3578]

What a voice!

[@spaghetti.lee-69]

Texas Legend = American Treasure !!!

[@richtfingers]

This, people, is Rock 'n Roll...!

[@markrogers6833]

Yes....it makes my blood get movin !!

[@GregHalvorson]

Lyrics Heaven!

[@victoredwards0530]

I think in the 1950s, we used to call this guy Elvis. :-) Joe does it better than Tiny E ever thought to do.

[@spentsnow2977]

Simply the real deal.

[@Jethro719]

Letter To Laredo by Joe Ely one of my favorite albums of all time. I put it right between Springsteen's, Darkness On The Edge Of Town and Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here .....the real deal . Check it out.

[@FlyingRagilein]

Pick it, Joe!

[@amitybarnett4173]

Keith Whitley also did this song but Joe makes it his own. Going to see him in Tomball Texas tonight!

[@pearlybaker2524]

Bright lights, Saturday night, had a couple I'm feelin' alright...

[@walksthesehills]

That ole boy can sang and pic.

[@majorplay-a]

my view of heaven is a pair of dice!

[@Montnoveau]

Top notch!

[@rubbersole79]

New subscriber to "Music Fog" here. What a great channel !

[@mikebunyak1910]

Whaaat? Pick it Joe! Sweet as it gets. Peace. Out.

[@chrissilva2166]

see ya at Gruene Hall Saturday the 21st my bday!!

[@tcsmith9924]

Happy BDAY!! Am trying to find that old VHS I had of a concert / show at Gruene Hall... with Joe's 57 Chevy convertible.

[@xxxdokan]

Rock´n´Roll!

[@andreverhagemusic]

it sure is!

[@yazbit]

Well you can call out the sheriff and the highway patrol There's a fool on the road careening out of control Hard liquor, fast women, Lord, I can't leave 'em be I wish hard livin' didn't come so easy to me. I keep my engine revin' and my beer on ice My idea of heaven is a pair 'a dice Come on seven come eleven, set this poor boy free! I wish hard livin' didn't come so easy to me. Bright lights, Saturday night I had me a little you know I feel all right My cupcake, she can shimmy and shake Spends more money any fool can make So give a shot of cocktail juice Ain’t no cure for the Honkytonk blues If they come up with something I’ll be living up in immunity And I wish hard livin' didn't come so easy to me. Ahh pick it Joe When my tires are flat and I'm out of gas I promise myself I'll let the next one pass I wish that a promise didn't break so easily I wish hard livin' didn't come so easy to me

[@kakenetit2]

Damn

[@roysilket492]

BUy THAT MAN A DRINK!!!

[@andreverhagemusic]

hell yeah!

[@willnelson2937]

I agree he is a national treasure

[@ericynot]

He's not quite as energetic as he was back in the '70's, but I think his voice is even better. Kind of amazing that little old Lubbock, Texas produced both Joe Ely and Buddy Holly (among others) -- must be something in the water out there ...

[@kenlaatz6740]

You can buy a Shure Sm58, a Taylor T5, and some beautifully distressed boots.... but not in a million years can you do with them what Joe Ely can do with them.

[@danford7918]

I was there for that one if that's at the muckey duck

[@jessesmit2907]

Haha : 'Pick It Joe" - Oh well, gotta tell yourself something every once in a while!

[@michaelthornton718]

Yahoo

[@jcg0069]

This performance is from the future???

[@timothywelch4949]

He put some Buddy Holly into this. So 😎

[@gmr721]

Aww, pick it Joe!

[@newsntexas]

"Pick it Joe".,,,, lol

[@jely4258]

Jesus, we have the same names and I want to be a musician when I'm older, I wonder if were related...

[@colin8562]

hard living is a least living too many of us are dead but just too stupid tp lie down

[@goldwinger4356]

What's better than a three piece band on Saturday night??? A frickin 1 piece band with Joe Ely. Yikes man!!!

[@mt-nv4jd]

The time changes are not that easy. Try clapping in 4/4, and tapping your foot in 3/4. A good drummer could. I think Joe could.