Johnny Rivers "Memphis Tennessee"

American Bandstand. July 11, 1964

[@JoeBrito777]

I Nominate Johnny Rivers for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Who is with me?

[@townonhill]

He obviously hasn't qualified or he'd be in it. There is strict criteria for both R & R and Country Music Hall of Fame and if they gave them out like Wheeties it would just be the laughing stock of the whole music industry and mean nothing to anyone. So you see, what would be the point of having them if they just gave nominations to anyone whether they qualified or not?

[@townonhill]

@JoeBrito777 answer my question please.

[@TrojanGoddess56]

I agree, and let's also get the late Joe South of Games People Play fame into the R&F HF besides Johnny Rivers

[@marksinger3067]

How old are you?

[@jeffreybodnar6849]

@@townonhillthen how is Madonna in ? All the rappers ? What is their contribution to Rock & Roll that is fame worthy ? Obviously the answer is NOTHING.

[@paullee2177]

Remember listening to this song when I was in acft. maint. tech school at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX summer of 1964.

[@shaykatz5648]

Wow 1964 . That was year I graduated high school. The Vietnam war was beginning heat up & to draft friends of mine.

[@youmaus]

How timeless...the song is about separation from his daughter not his lover.

[@mexicanusrex9418]

I've cried to this song many times, i heard it before I was a dad and cried more when this happened to me, now my daugther is with me!

[@AndresAcuña-w6x]

Jhony por siempre

[@joswisher2353]

I am with you I believe Johnny River should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame amen

[@tipsywizard7865]

The fact that he isn’t is a travesty

[@andrewyoung2796]

Rhof really is a joke

[@townonhill]

There is strict criteria for the R&R Hall of Fame and obvious y he didn't meet that criteria. If they put everyone in there who had a few good songs it would just be a joke and not mean anything. Same with Country Music Hall of Fame.

[@michaelzighera9111]

Also Paul revere and the raiders , three dog night , many more !!! RHOF is a JOKE !!!

[@jasminapetronijevic7515]

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[@rnhealer6044]

I agree that Johnny Rivers was underrated and he should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. This is only one of his many great hits. I wore out his records back then.

[@williamward2571]

I remember Johnny Rivers from the radio station WLAC way back, today I am 71 in 2023. I truly appreciate the song Poor Side Of Town

[@Brunoburningbright]

Welcome back baby

[@LuisDiaz-sd7qd]

at long time 😮

[@bobby93399]

I am Nashville. We live Jerusalem

[@charlottejohnson9878]

Johnny Rivers needs to be put in the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME

[@Jss316]

Hello Charlotte, how are things going with you?

[@jefftarvin187]

He's amazing

[@Kathy-bk6cg]

I'm still waiting for that to happen 😕 I don't understand why he's not

[@raywhite4146]

This song was Elvis Presley's. Elvis Presley and Johnny Rivers were friends. Johnny Rivers stole the song from Elvis. Elvis Presley brought Johnny Rivers to his home. And could not wait but play Memphis Tennessee. For his friend Johnny Rivers. Call Johnny Rivers could do is rant and rave how great it. Elvis was kicking ass with this on. Elvis told Donnie everything's all worked out I'm getting ready to record the song. 1964 it would have been a number one hit for Elvis. And he would have made 50% on the royalties of the. That's how Colonel Parker had everything set up when I was dead recordings. But anyways the next thing you know I was heard the song on the radio Johnny River singing Memphis Tennessee. No it was disappointed because he stole the song. Alice did not make any fuss over it. Ella said if he needs the song that bad let him have. Thing was Elvis could have use that song in 1964 he continues to hit. Because ours was doing nothing but movies. Elvis lived in Memphis Tennessee so that's why it would have been a great trademark for Elvis. Chuck Berry and I wish her friends. And it was all arranged for Elvis to do the song. I do not know how Johnny Rivers got away by doing that. If all the publishers and everybody knew that I was going to cut it. I heard the story today, because of Memphis Mafia wrote it in their book. Johnny Rivers try to deny it say that's not how it went down. But all the guys around Elvis said bullshit. I guess those big thing I guess it was a big thing. I was never told nobody I was never told the press or nothing. I'm going to check more into it. But go listen to Elvis Presley's version of Memphis Tennessee. The way Johnny Rivers is doing his exact way Elvis was recording it so Donnie river is copied everything from Elvis arrangement.

[@dazednotconfused1503]

could not agree more

[@Deejayboy]

The genius songwriting of Chuck Berry combined with one of the most under-rated pop singers of the 60s. Johnny Rivers - one of the best.

[@markross7385]

That's cause Rivers stole the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2QhqZniLmckNk

[@garyolsen3409]

One of the best.

[@lgeubs]

Cool guitarist, too. That guitar break is iconic.

[@markross7385]

@@lgeubs he can even play it without being plugged in.

[@shilohdean-qi2oi]

I've been a musician for many years about 60 62 and you're right Johnny Rivers was one of the greats and people really do underestimate the guy's talent

[@kimmorrison9169]

what a unique talented voice Johnny has. I love his guitar style and sound. Unique as well.

[@colbyb999]

Johnny Rivers is without question one of the most underrated musicians and guitar players not just from the 60's, but all time.

[@edd7812]

He can even play guitar that's not plugged in!

[@rubyred93chev]

@Joan In Florida _not sure if you watched Dick Clark's 'American Bandstand' over the years, but most music artists did not play live. (Johnny Rivers was barely 22 here, so when you looked like this, all you had to do was show up). One of the greatest musicians from the 1960s for sure._

[@rubyred93chev]

@Joan In Florida _that's one thing about the internet, and this amazing platform; once you put something in writing it's there for an eternity. (Side note: trying to be 'glib' about a Johnny River's performance on Dick Clark's show isn't sarcastic, it's just not cool). Yeah, he sounded like his record, yes his guitar wasn't plugged in. It's 1964(and Dick Clark's guests rarely, if ever performed 'live'). He was barely 22 here, and not sure about you, but he was incredibly easy on the eyes._

[@rubyred93chev]

@Joan In Florida _Even better, the name you see here is mine(not some made up euphemism). Since you seem to be computer literate, spend some time looking all across KZbin.(I seriously have nothing to hide, especially not sincerity, or genuineness)._

[@davidreed3357]

Can't argue with that

[@marvinmansfield6803]

Absolute great talent I love him. He should be in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame.

[@taylorp535]

This song. My papa bill introduced me to Johnny Rivers, and this is still one of my FAVE songs, I miss him TO DEATH, he was taken from me WAY too soon. This music is my connection to him. I’m young but have a very old soul. 😭❤️

[@brianunderdahl7974]

Johnny Rivers NOT in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame? How! Why! If Johnny Rivers DOESN'T get inducted in the H. O. F. Then something is VERY wrong, he definitely deserves to be in, the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!

[@townonhill]

There is certain criteria and obviously he didn't qualify. If they put everyone in the R&R Hall of Fame whether they qualified or not, it would just be a joke.

[@JeffAllStar]

Something IS wrong. The R&R Hall of Fame is really a business, not a real museum. Its inclusion is decided by the current board and their personal likes and influences, i.e. Madonna, Beastie Boys ??? other non rock artists. Legitimate Rock legends are often left out for virtually any reason.

[@townonhill]

​@user-gw9yr1wu4d so you think that just because he had a few good songs he should be in the Hall of Fame? There is strict criteria which must be followed by the Board, they don't make the rules but they have to follow them otherwise it would just be a joke to all the ones in there who did qualifyl

[@townonhill]

So are you suggesting that they give nominations to just anyone whether they qualify or not? What's the point of having criteria if anyone can get in it just because they had a few good songs, no point at all? And criteria is not decided by the Board but they must followvthat Crimea. Some people have no idea on what is involvedbin getting into the Hall of Fame because they have blinkers on.

[@marksinger3067]

​How old are you?

[@martinfoster3426]

Johnny River,s was very underrated. What a great guitar player&singer-make no mistake about it!👍👍👍👈

[@dreemeagle]

good looking fellow, too;

[@jamesgee9738]

Absolutely!!! Clean song the way he did it.

[@nicholasmuro1742]

But the git-tar wasn't even plugged in tho.

[@kpb0605]

This legend should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. No questions asked!

[@MusicDude86]

People seem to forget this, but Johnny Rivers was one of the most successful musical acts of the 60's. At a time when radio was flooded with sounds of the British Invasion, Johnny put out great sounding party records, not to mention some wonderful ballads like Poor Side of Town and Summer Rain. Awesome musician, producer and performing artist!

[@marx819]

Is he down tuned half step?

[@debbiel6038]

U BETCHA,,,,,,,,,,,,,MY SWEET MEMORIES!

[@bigbuffler5074]

Kudos, Dude! Better'n I could have said it!!!

[@RonYoungAsElvis]

YES THOSE WERE GREAT TIMES GREAT MUSIC R&B MOTOWN EVEN COUNTRY HAD GREAT ARTIST THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND !!!!!AND I'D LIKE TO ADD GOOD TO SEE AND HEAR DICK CLARK HE WAS A REAL GROUND BREAKER IN HIS DAY R. I. P. MR. CLARK!!

[@JerryStanaway]

Ironically, Johnny never became popular in England.

[@MaureenWilson-y4y]

Johnny Rivers is fantastic. Such a rhythmic song I have loved it for decades

[@mylindacasbarro777]

He sung from his Heart it didn’t matter to him, who liked it!

[@glenbo02]

A friend and I saw Johnny Rivers in concert at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, back in 1972 or 1973. There were 2 microphone stands with 2 mics on each one, one low and one high, one stand was was back behind the other. Johnny and a young man came out, I never knew who he was. They gave the most wonderful, outstanding concert I have ever been to. It is one of my favorite memories.

[@JazzyJS58]

I knew of Johnny Rivers back in early 70's my dad likes him and I really liked him I became a dj back in the late 80's I worked in a 50's and 60's nightclub I loved playing his songs especially the one song at the end of the night it was swaying to the Music Like another guy said he was underrated that is a understatement he was and still is a great musician.

[@esthergarcia1373]

Love Johnny Rivers. He’s such a wonderful singer and performer. 🎸🎼❤🙏🌟

[@rhondawilliams7129]

When I was 5 years old back in 1978,my parents split and every time this song Came on the radio i would think about my dad .my mom had full custody of me and no visitation.id cry every time I heard it and Still do

[@johnnyrivers261]

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[@larrygrant-hy8sk]

Head and shoulders above the trash that is music today.

[@LisaEllis-rt3xh]

Agreed !

[@mariannebowman6114]

Amen!

[@macharrington7733]

U ain't wrong...

[@bradfordsmith5942]

Johnny was absolutely wonderful through out his career. Thank you sir for all you did for American Music!!!

[@luluwinke6581]

AB SO LU TE LY

[@traedoncook1174]

My father always played this growing up and now I’m listening to this and he passed away few months ago... 💯💙

[@helle2063]

Me and my son ,he is 15 years old ,just love this music,🤗..sorry about your father, may he Rest In Peace 😔

[@ldbagwell]

Ahhh! So sorry, lost my pop 12 years ago

[@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x]

TRIGGA, best wishes.

[@gilbertosaldana8234]

Sorry for your Father...🙏

[@holgerwagner5844]

Go on

[@Ademarco9003]

I cannot believe Johnny Rivers is not it the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame. He really deserves to be there

[@elenaferreira6521]

Anthony DeMarco m..

[@jordan390a]

One of hundreds....

[@RonYoungAsElvis]

I AGREE !!!!!

[@woodrowmagnus2535]

That's because the Hall of Shame is run by a bunch of Idiots! Neither is Grand Funk Railroad in, and they were the best hard rock band that America ever produced. The Hall of Shame in Cleveland, Ohio has no credibility!

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Anthony DeMarco What the hell!!!!!!!?????

[@debbiewilkins1623]

My Dad and Mom had Johnny Rivers’ album 💿 Live at The Whiskey-A-Go Go. I remember playing that album so much that I almost wore it out. My sister and I would dance to about every song on it. Lol. Sometimes Mom would join in dancing with us. We lost Dad in March of 2014 then Mom followed him in November of 2014. That was the worst year of our lives! How I miss them still. I would give about anything to be able to have those days of my youth back again!

[@rebekahbeaty6650]

I wish to God he would get put in the Rockn Roll Hall of Fame SOON. If anybody deserves to be he does.

[@mannischmidt2934]

NEIN NUR ELVIS HATS VERDIENT..❤❤

[@townonhill]

So all you people saying he should be in the R & R Hall of Fame, you think they should just tear up the rules on how anyon.e qualifies and just go and buy a nomination as if ?they are wheeties and give it anyone whether they qualify or not? That would just turn the H.O.F. into a circus where nominations would mean Diddly Squat. Let's see some answers to ths. The Board doesn't set the criteria but they must follow it.

[@shirleydunbar6970]

I can watch this video of Johnny Rivers singing this song over and over and over every single day and never never get tired of it.

[@larryenglish7366]

Because your an " older woman "

[@shirleydunbar8825]

@@larryenglish7366 I guess so

[@philipnorris6542]

Nice one, Shirley.

[@jesgarcia9556]

Me to n he is fron Baton Rouge la.

[@sjjcws]

Best version of the song---in my opinion. More energy and vibrancy than the others.

[@markross7385]

That's cause he stole the song from the best. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2QhqZniLmckNk

[@frankpaterson9786]

Have you heard Dave Berry's version?

[@sjjcws]

@@frankpaterson9786 No. I'll check it out.

[@kennethrainero8664]

George Thorogood would like a word with you..,

[@dwightcrooks4976]

Hail to the King, baby.

[@mel_ann7119]

Pure Class...with all the negative hurtful songs this is so uplifting....the good old days 👌🎶💙

[@kathyhayward2228]

My grandmother liked Johnny Rivers . He is very loved and popular in youth I was only 8 years here in 64

[@bonniebronson4745]

I was a teenager in the 60's and loved Johnny Rivers music! Wonderful memories!

[@bandicoot5412]

Johnny Rivers, was a key component of the sixties. One of my favorite real rockers, and survivors plus.

[@tomcomiskey6350]

Saw him in Nam.

[@patriciajrs46]

@@tomcomiskey6350 Thank you for your service.

[@MelMeltalks31]

He stole the song from elvis Presley

[@Gilbert_Dice_Gottfried]

@@MelMeltalks31 as if. Johnny rivers completely owned this song. Chuck berry, Elvis, anyone else who played it would most likely agree.

[@ikewp901]

@@Gilbert_Dice_Gottfried Johnny does a great job with a great Chuck song, however, he was a "friend" of Elvis and while visiting Elvis at home, Elvis, excited, but somewhat naively played Johnny the acetate of what was going to be his next single....next thing, a version by Johnny was rushed out ahead of Elvis....Johnny says he had recorded it for release on an album and it was his manager and record company's decision to release it as a single when they did. According to Elvis's friends, EP was pi$$ed, and JR was banned from his home, but he calmed down and said "if he needs the hit that much let him have it" EP's guitar player JB said Elvis still respected JR and they spoke again later in the 70s. Elvis only released alternative versions on albums. However, he can be heard singing it live with what might have been his original arrangement(similar to what JR released)

[@kande6916]

I remember my much older Uncles playing this song when I was a kid and never forgot it!! I love it and Johnny Rivers as much then as now!!!! Thanks for the music!!

[@markross7385]

Here's the true story. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2QhqZniLmckNk

[@danhouy4626]

He deserves recognition .A talented performer.

[@shirleydunbar1020]

Never get tired of listening to Johnny Rivers sing thanks for posting

[@lisasmith767]

Back when musicians had real talent. This song is a little before my time but it’s fantastic!!🎶🎶

[@747-pilot]

It’s WELL before my time (I’m 44 about to turn 45), but like you said NOTHING compares to music from the 60s and 70s!! Thank God my tastes in music come from influence from my older cousins and my dad!!!!

[@andrewstallard6927]

It's before my time too (I'm 51) but I remember my mother playing it.

[@dazza6917]

Wayyy before my time to. Im 28 but you cant get better music than this

[@judithfox2435]

A Chuck Berry song. But Johnny does a good job. Big fan.

[@shamusmcgee861]

it's before my time and i'm 65 !!!

[@jimmungai1938]

I have been trying to find this song for several years I couldn’t remember the name of it I always like this song because it tells a beautiful story about man and his daughter and how he missed his beautiful little girl anyhow Johnny Rivers I don’t know if you’re still with us or not thank you for that beautiful song I’ve always always love that song this is Jim mungai From Kennerdell Pennsylvania

[@townonhill]

He's 81 and still very much alive.

[@firefightergoggie]

What a polite guy. Nice to see a modest person with that kind of talent.

[@jessegalvan6344]

Get him in the ROCK IN ROLL HALL OF FAME, VOTE FOR HIM WHO'S IN!!

[@larrygooch6233]

I'm in I was only a kid when I heard him on the radio and saw him on t v but liked him ever sense.

[@townonhill]

What so just give away nominations whether he qualifies or not?

[@VM-gg1ox]

So many great memories and wonderful songs (Poor Side of Town, Secret Agent Man, Mountain of Love) - Johnny Rivers ROCKED!

[@raymondloya175]

My pops turned me on to johnny in the 90s jamming 😎👍🏼

[@user-zd1fv3us9o]

Johnnie rivers is still around and still plays

[@johnring6063]

1

[@peggybroady8500]

I grew up in the 50s and 60s. This is oldschool rock music for me.

[@maxhoumann6507]

that's right ☺️

[@janamckay]

Fell in love with him and his music in the sixties. Saw him whenever he came to Phoenix. He is still my man!

[@Chopin1397]

I was smitten from this song the first time I heard it when it first came out and so grateful to the most underrated song writer of the rock era, Chuck Berry.

[@davidg.9932]

Happy 80th Birthday Johnny Rivers - John Henry Ramistella November 7, 1942 His guitar work was as good as his raspy vocals.. Many more John Henry..

[@markaungst8975]

Thank you You Tube. I had forgotten what a mega talent he was. Now Im listening to all his great songs.

[@Staylogical]

Johnny Rivers and Glen Campbell were great session guitar players for years before they had a hit themselves.They had lots of respect.

[@rjl9707]

Glen C. made into his 80s. Terrific country western music

[@jeffpenney6489]

Why would this man not be in the rock and roll hall of Fame.

[@townonhill]

Because he didnt qualify under the criteria which must be followed by the Board.

[@danisullivan1861]

Rock and Roll hall of fame ..Johnny Rivers needs to be honored and recognized.!!

[@caroltaylor7894]

Johnny Rivers was one cool cat. Loved his music.

[@michaelousley2289]

Yeah man I agree. One cool cat.

[@JO-gr5bp]

Amen !

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Was?

[@michaelousley2289]

@@c.s.mcleod7383 Uh like when was the last hit? Nitpick somewhere else “ pal”

[@maxbuetler4064]

This is not "his music". This belongs to Chuck Berry. Just like Elvis Presley miraculously became "King of Rock and roll....Lol

[@effiemcfarland6735]

Love listening To Jonny River Still Listening In 2023

[@bobsimmons4337]

50 year from now this song will still be a classic

[@sjoldtimer]

It was a classic when Johnny Rivers recorded it. He introduced me, with this song, to Chuck Berry.

[@zenonlopezwallace568]

50 years from now we will all dead my friend

[@terryamaral3941]

@@zenonlopezwallace568 Not our kids.

[@waynejohanson1083]

even 500 years.

[@RPSTABLE]

Zenon Lopez wallace we may all be dead but the song will live on.

[@joe-kz4bc]

johnny never got the accolades he deserved. he put out some great music and had his own singing style.

[@timothytaylor5580]

He is one of the great ones!!

[@fransdielis2532]

I was a fan back then!

[@sandsoftime1954]

So let me think about this now. Guy was on every T.V. show many, many times including Ed Sullivan, American Bandstand, Shin-dig, Hullaballoo, Where the Action is and maybe even the Judy Garland Show. More gold records than you have fingers and toes. Believe it or not people still pay to hear him perform. Amazing

[@brianlamberts756]

@@sandsoftime1954 I would!

[@sandsoftime1954]

@@brianlamberts756 So wood I ,Brian.

[@deborahthunderhawk636]

This song reminds me of my mom, she used watch American Bandstand every Saturday. I was age 7 so, she was age 28. We lived in Seattle, wa. He was so upbeat in his music and such a positive attitude.

[@Jss316]

Hello Deborah, how are things going with you?

[@cattuslavandula]

Love Johnny Rivers. His music has such a great feel. It's at home in a club or a concert venue, but also at the local VFW or a backyard barbeque. And his ballads are wonderful.

[@deborahthunderhawk5569]

I grew up as a kid, listening to this song at age 7. This song reminds me of my mom. I think Johnny Rivers sings this song the best.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Deborah, How are you doing?

[@aloisemason3044]

What a. Music legend..Johnny Rivers a genius at playing his guitar and getting phenomenal music out in circulation to all fans..great entertainer and outstanding performance..

[@billtex07]

Man, this guy is great! Brings back sooo many memries of my youth. He plays guitar (for real). He plays his own solos (for real). And follows the camera cues to a tee. Put him in the HoF, damnit!!

[@Nobody_Important_Yea]

Lip syncing, guitar not plugged in.

[@angeortizfelix5410]

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[@johndoedoe8812]

@ billtex:👍Hell Yeah!! Nothing But Cool, Unpretentious Talent!!😎

[@gregghorner9107]

@@Nobody_Important_YeaYeah, but that's what they had to do when they appeared on TV in those days.

[@bobsingh9093]

I have been listening this song over and over and just love it. I grew up in 60's songs every night club were playing this song. good old days.

[@katierear8113]

I COULD LISTEN TO HIM SING ALL DAY! I LOVE THIS❤

[@shunumii7214]

This song took me back 50 years back. My elder had a turntable and we were listening again and again daily. Thank you johnny.

[@jimmyshirley3055]

I grew up listening to Johnny Rivers, but never knew what he looked like, until yesterday. Liked ALL his hits, including "Memphis"

[@alfredbouchard1751]

Jimmy Shirley ventures

[@laurarace5429]

He should be recognized as one of the Best singers and guitar players in USA!!!

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Laura, How are you doing?

[@Bruce15485]

One of my favourite recording artists of all time. Should be in the Rock and Role hall of fame ! Great song writer, Vocalist and guitarist. So many great hits !

[@wesleycook7687]

I like this Chuck Berry classic by Johnny. His better stuff came later but blending Lonny Mack's guitar style with Chuck's lyrics was what made this song. And yes ,he deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

I HAD THIS LP UPON RELEASE AD IT’S STILL A FAVORITE ALBUM OF MINE

[@prairieniger]

Played this every Wednesday for 5 years and never got tired of it.

[@gene7803]

Nov 2nd 2019, Houston Texas, fulfilling a bucket list, going to see Johnny Rivers in concert

[@michelkaatman415]

So he is still alive and giggin??

[@methree8507]

gene cornwell enjoy

[@lindaroane3344]

The first time i heard this song and listening to the story, he's telling. I actually cried. Hearing a father sing about missing his little girl.😢

[@dianechavez3394]

My beloved Grandmother Charlotte loved this song. She was born in Pinos Altos New Mexico in 1897. She died in 1972. She was The Best!

[@johnnyrivers261]

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[@janetbentley6602]

I loved riding with my Dad and this came on the radio. I'm from Memphis. I love it.

[@Jss316]

Hello Janet, how are things going with you?

[@michaelclark4043]

If Johnny Rivers guitar doesn't give you shivers I don't know what will.

[@DavidCotovsky]

Chuck Berry and Johnny Rivers deliver a lovesong that is emotionally palpable to the ear!

[@tarnsand]

Elvis once said in an interview that this was one of his favourite songs.

[@JerryStanaway]

I read somewhere that Elvis was angry with Johnny for having a hit with this Chuck Berry song before he (Elvis) had a chance to.

[@SKY-jv9ue]

Who that, Elvis?

[@JerryStanaway]

Elvis Costello, the famous member of the Abbott and Costello comedy team.

[@ashe001]

Jerry Stanaway actually what happened was Elvis recorded his version before Johnny. While RCA was sitting on it, waiting to release, Johnny visited Elvis, heard the pressed demo by Elvis and recorded his own version using Elvis' arrangement as a guide. It was released before Elvis' and went on to #2 on the charts. After that, Johnny was on Elvis' shit list.

[@ChimeraAZ]

Jerry Stanaway: Yes,Elvis was so mad that Johnny went on his hit list,and he was persona non grata from then on.lol!

[@nancysloan3731]

Johnny had a commercial fishing boat docked in Brookings, OR in the '80's. I used to see him walking the docks to his boat. He was such a popular singer. His songs were on the radio constantly.

[@pederlettstroem980]

He was the artist that made the ”Whiskey a go go” the most famous music club in the whole world! And that is enough to introduce hon into the Hall of Fame. But now there is just prestige from those who decide. I listen to Johnny from time to time, will do that for the rest of my life, because you can close your eyes, and you do know, right on the spot, that you hear Johnny singing! And he is also a super guitar player ( it looks sooo easy, when he plays the guitar). Go Johnny go!

[@robtex1947]

Saw him the whiskey in 1967, he was the opening act for the Doors the week "Light My Fire" was released.

[@duffgordon9005]

agreed, you know the copper placard of the Whisky tells all doubters who was number one JOHNNY RIVERS/is in the top / He was doing this 50/s 60/s stuff but in a few years the Doors, lOVE, fAIRPORT CONVENTYION, THE NEW WAVE, bUT jOHNNY HAD FILLED IT EVERY NIGHT WITHY "OUTDATED MUSIC. But to compete, JR's hippy record is a revolution- the Highly rated Realization, which scored 6???? He did every genre, but there is something about the man, the voice, trhe 'easy guitar' not a singwriiter per say, i think because of perfectioniosm. But the one he wropte and they held onto, gave him that number one, and when we listen to ity, IT IS PERFECTION.The poor side of town. Being renounmced by the "club" is almost a badge of honor. They all; know he never had a band but used the best in the biz, THINK HOW SMART THAT IS!! Jim Gordon is in his monterey pieces, Hal Blaine. He was so ahead of his time, he signs the soon to be hitmaker gets his own label, signs the Dimensions who hhave a couple massive hits, Phoenix Jr's try then Glenn Campell- BOOM, takes on

[@libertarianlife3651]

He also opened and owned the goddamned place;.

[@peterdeis1487]

Don't forget the Gizzarri dancers. Couchgrouch

[@bdoon51]

Never heard of those dancers. I was way to young for clubs and too old for discos ( on my 20s)..Stopped taking alcohol and other drugs and stopped going to clubs. However as 13/14 year old I worked cleanup duty for Led Zeppelin, Who ( same concert), Who again, Doors, Willie Nelson, Jethro Tull, Ten Years after, Santana ( twice) but only saw Hendrix at Woodstock ( terrible acoustics) and missed Cream entirely. Years later Carlos again ACDC Blue Oysters Bruce Springsteen, Dr John, different version of Jefferson Airplane had tickets to Stones twice ( had 12 tickets for Capital Center show...always sold my Stones to kets to rich college girls) Though Hendrix and Carlos were my favs, Springsteen put on Best show. Very best all around Gato Barbieri ( RIP) Though he could not speak English, my Latin wife and him talked for half hour. I would have let Gato fuck her...but I doubt he had the energy after his first show at Blues Alley.

[@jerrymorgan6036]

love that guitar sound, the voice knocks it out as well,,,

[@desertdude3448]

I had the honor of driving mr. Rivers, in my taxi in north shore Lake Tahoe. What great and friendly man. Offered me to come back and play guitar. I balked. He opened hot august nights in Reno that week.

[@josephpetrino1741]

"Johnny Rivers at the Whiskey Au Go Go" is one of the great albums of the early 60's. It's almost forgotten today and that is a real shame.

[@dichambers]

Every time I hear this song, it brings back memories of my dad. He loved this song!

[@carlos.r7597]

How great still sounds nowadays. Humble and cool man.🔥👌🏽

[@tonycento1084]

what an amazing, brilliant, guitarist Johnny Rivers is !! GO JOHNNY GO !!!!!

[@alisonmartinez7288]

Got to see him in outdoor 4th od July concert Clearwater Florida years ago. So much fun

[@191150john]

fantastic these guy's had no digital effects etc etc just raw brilliant music!!!!!

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

Every song by Johnny Rivers a wonderful classic! Thank you for sharing God blessed from Patrick

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[@Jss316]

Hello Monica, how are things going with you?

[@billyclub56]

About '75, me & my buddy snuck thru a back door, at the theater, in Knotts Berry Farm. Introduced ourselves to him & he shook our hands & gave us a moment. Pretty cool for a couple of teenagers

[@DirtyBeefCurtains]

billyclub56 that's so awesome!!

[@mountainhellyn6124]

Dirty Beef Curtains club SX to the right direction slamitdownhard&fast. =R,O,NDO

[@marlenathornsbeary2800]

billyclub56 your very lucky.

[@jettrink7510]

Longest lasting performer in showbusiness, a living legend.

[@cliffevans9858]

Bob Dylan

[@PauI_Guitar]

@@cliffevans9858 JR -since 1956. Dylan -1958.

[@curtcrowe9125]

@@PauI_Guitar Tony Bennett

[@curtcrowe9125]

>Tony Bennett

[@mobilepsycho]

Everything is right and cool with this performance by this man. Rock on Johnny! Thanks Chuck!

[@johannbester8607]

How fast has the years gone by just to listen to good old music!

[@ericmoncier8253]

Love this song!!!

[@ericmoncier8253]

Hope all is well with you stay safe!!!

[@robinredmond9545]

@@ericmoncier8253 Me too, dance to it when i was a little girl.

[@scottmactavish9716]

This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes!

[@Yesica1993]

Same!

[@getube9]

Johny was my first concert. Still kicks ass!

[@AdrianbCozad]

❤Class of 71❤ here in 2024❤😊

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

I woulda been the Class of ‘71 but quit school half way through 11th grade. Got my GED when I went into the U.S. Army though.

[@adammorales8474]

@@AdrianbCozad same here 🤝 Marine Corp

[@denismay6011]

I used to buy this Guys records all the time when I was a Teenager. 70 years old now and it still sounds great.

[@sarahcourchene7827]

Wow this sure brings me back, my 1s serious boyfriend really liked Johnny Rivers , our family’s didn’t agree with us, we still had a good time regardless

[@martinluna9108]

Johnny was one of my first live rock and roll experiences and still holds up.

[@jaysoper3974]

the guy's been performing publicly over 60 years & still going strong, no one like him!

[@christopherseat9871]

✊🤘♥️🎼

[@karlfisher1864]

Colin Blumstone and Rod Argent of The Zombies are still out there performing if you like them. They still sound good too. Karl

[@JC-gw3yo]

Johnny Rivers was such a great talent and a treat to listen to..

[@timoteod]

Dick Clark and Johnny Rivers. How cool is that?

[@johnnyrivers261]

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[@Joel13Mart]

Quel rythme et quelle voix !!! Magnifique pour écouter et surtout pour danser le rock 'n' roll !!! Il allie une belle voix swinguée et un rythme sans pareil qui mêle blues et rock. Que du bonheur !!!

[@vincentedwards6749]

its as good as mr rock an roll chuck berry well done. , great post. so in the groove j Vincent Edwards

[@emz9242]

I'm 28 year's old and this is my most favorite song 😂😎