Johnny Rivers - Poor Side of Town

Johnny Rivers is a unique figure in the history of rock music. On the most obvious level, he was a rock star of the 1960s and a true rarity as a white American singer/guitarist who made a name for himself as a straight-ahead rock & roller during the middle of that decade. Just as important behind the scenes, his recordings and their success led to the launching, directly and indirectly, of at least three record labels and a dozen other careers whose influence extended into the 1970s, 1980s, and beyond.
Rivers was very much a kindred spirit to figures like Buddy Holly and Ronnie Hawkins, with all of the verve and spirit of members of that first wave of rock & rollers. He had the misfortune of having been born a little too late to catch that wave, however, and took until the middle of the next decade to find his audience. Born John Henry Ramistella on November 7, 1942, in New York, his family moved to Baton Rouge, LA, in 1948, and it was there that his musical sensibilities were shaped. His father, who played the mandolin and guitar, introduced him to the guitar at an early age, and he proved a natural on the instrument.
Meanwhile, Ramistella also began absorbing the R&B sounds that were starting to turn up on the airwaves at the dawn of the 1950s. Additionally, he got to see performers like Fats Domino and Jimmy Reed in person, and by the time he entered his teens, he was immersed in rhythm & blues. He was also good enough to start playing guitar in local groups and at age 13, he formed his own band, the Spades, playing New Orleans-flavored R&B and rock & roll, especially Fats Domino, Larry Williams, and Little Richard. Ramistella made his recording debut leading the Spades in 1956 with the song "Hey Little Girl," issued on the Suede label.
In 1957, he went to New York and wangled a meeting with Alan Freed, who was then the most influential disc jockey in the country. This led to a change of name, at Freed's suggestion, to the less ethnic, more American-mythic Johnny Rivers (which may also have been influenced by the fact that Elvis Presley had portrayed a character named "Deke Rivers" in the movie Loving You that same year), and to a series of single releases under his new name. Johnny Rivers' official recording debut took place with an original song, "Baby Come Back," on George Goldner's Gone Records label in 1958, arranged by renowned songwriter Otis Blackwell. Neither this number -- which sounds a lot like Elvis Presley's version of Blackwell's "Don't Be Cruel" -- nor any of Rivers' other early singles, recorded for Guyden, Cub, Era, or Chancellor, was successful. He made his living largely performing with the Spades and cutting demos of songs for Hill & Range, primarily in Elvis Presley's style.
It was as a composer that Rivers experienced his first taste of success off of the stage, when a chance meeting with guitarist James Burton led to one of his songs, "I'll Make Believe," finding its way to Ricky Nelson and ending up on the album More Songs by Ricky. By 1961, he was 18 years old and a veteran performer with six years' professional performing under his belt and relatively little to show for it except the experience; even a lot of the established figures in the business who'd tried to give him various breaks over the years, including Alan Freed and George Goldner, had fallen on hard times by then. He moved to Los Angeles and began aiming for a career as a songwriter and producer.
Fate played its hand in 1963, however, when a friend who ran a restaurant in Los Angeles appealed to Rivers for help when his house band, a jazz group, suddenly quit. He reluctantly agreed to perform for a few nights in a stripped-down version of his rock & roll act, with just his electric guitar and a drummer, Eddie Rubin. That was when lightning struck -- it turned out that audiences at the restaurant liked the way he sang and played, and soon the crowds were growing and his performing stint turned into an open-ended engagement. Bassist Joe Osborn was hired to join the combo and fill out the sound and suddenly seeing Johnny Rivers was becoming the thing to do. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
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[@haroldsherwood7232]

Dammit ! Put this man in the Hall of Fame before he passes, no one deserves it more than Johnny ! He got me through the 60's with his brand of musical genius !

[@oppothumbs1]

No doubt about the Fame, well the Hall of Fame I doubt. Do you know if Johnny wrote the Lyrics or the Music? He cowrote this with Lou Adler. My fav song of his.

[@saca1951]

Well said....I agree with you...

[@johnwilliams640]

I agree 100%

[@lady1848]

If he never would’ve changed his name then he would’ve been in the Hall of Fame long time ago

[@randyswartz8167]

Absolutely agree!

[@donaldholcomb478]

This man hands down should be in the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@joeterenzio5815]

He should have been there decades ago I don’t know who decides i think the system is corrupt

[@jodylancaster8706]

I was a kid when this was out. Listening now, at age 66, I appreciate it so much more.❤

[@eduardoodraude6687]

Just like me 👌

[@adrianevitaca6717]

Y

[@joelluna7960]

Yo tengo 54 y lo amo❤

[@deniseeldridge3575]

So was I and I love his music.

[@robertlang8891]

Just think how Jonny Rivers feels he's a lot older than us

[@Wanderer2086]

If you were young when songs like this came out, and are listening now remembering those gold years, you are a legend.

[@jer2xjim]

What a beautiful remembrance you invoke Wanderer. We grew up in a legendary times in terms of music. Thank you!

[@katherinecarroll986]

Thank's Wanderer. Those were definitely great yet simpler times. When music was truly music.

[@debralockhart6530]

i love johnny river grew up with his music i would rather have this music playing than today's music

[@glennso47]

debra lockhart This IS today’s best music! (Get the idea?)

[@floydpereira6576]

Your right

[@kathyhayward2228]

Definitely wouldn't this shock the rappers

[@kimkochel6754]

AMEN TO THAT SISTER!!!!!🙏🕊 Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@anytimejammin-eva]

@@kimkochel6754 Count me in with y'all! I'm from Colonial Beach, VA USA. I'm a few months shy of being 60. My one and only prayer and dream would be able to see Johnny Rivers live. Listening to the songs from Whiskey A GO-GO did it for me! I always wanted to be one of those girls you could hear in the back ground on the recordings. My cousin used to tease me and say man Eva, you've got it bad for Johnny! And still do!!! LOL! He still melts me like butter! ✌️☺️😁

[@janicehopperton9538]

His music never gets old. I never get tired of it.

[@jessedaniel713]

Inesquecivel nostagia

[@nilzapaulla298]

Q linda ,dancei muito ♥️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jeanlewis3214]

An exquisite voice, a special message and a special man.❤️

[@user-zo9wf2wn9m]

johnny Rivers should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, period. One of the best albums I have ever heard is "Realization". I love this man's music.

[@jkershaw1675]

I love Johnny Rivers. Just one of a handful of amazing musical talent my parents introduced me to as a child. I'm 34 and still listen all the time.

[@glenbo02]

I'm 71 and still love his music.

[@MrLa1983]

I’m 39 and listened to J rivers since I was like 5 or 6

[@MrLa1983]

Songs like dis Is sometimes better Dan dooWOP romantic songs

[@DiabolosDuck]

Like many others have noted, the entrancing backup female vocals are something special on their own. They perfectly complement Johnny’s one-of-a-kind voice. The soaring flute or piccolo reminds me so much of the orchestration in Glen Campbell’s “by the time I get to Phoenix” - those productions induce a mournfulness I find sadly satisfying. So glad I grew up in the 60s.

[@lantingliu7886]

Fantastically accurate comments

[@jamestakacs]

Johnny Rivers never gets old. Neither does this song. Thank you for posting

[@bethsuobank2761]

I listened to this song so often - every day - that my mother asked my sister if I had a hang up ... sure! But listened to this music, Mom! It was all about the music. And this song put it all into perspective, and when I hear it I am TRULY happy ... Thanks, Johnny!

[@markvh55]

The harmony from the back up singers captive my soul.

[@fredyalba1057]

That's y I'm here.

[@pkappel006]

why Johnny is not in the rock n' roll hall of fame is beyond anyone could imagine.

[@gerry1202]

+peter pkman If he is not in it, no one should be.

[@TheShizue777]

+peter pkman I honestly thought Johnny Rivers was in the Rock Hall of Fame. You are right. I looked up the "R" names and Johnny Rivers is not there. Bonnie Raitt is there? Give me a break. She's in the HOF? I can count the number of career memorable Bonnie Raitt hits on one finger -- Something to Talk About. Did Johnny Rivers say something politically incorrect at some point? There is no excuse for Johnny Rivers not being in the Rock Hall of Fame. I'm a Baby Boomer (62) and I think he's terrific. Beautiful, distinctive voice and great songs. Johnny Rivers epitomizes Rock and Roll. Shame, shame, shame on the Rock Hall of Fame!

[@fcaughli]

Let's remember that the hof is really just a joke for the most part. Sure they have some of who should be there, but it is just full of a lot of crap not based on actual talent. I say to hell with the hof, we that appreciate music like Johnny's should just honor him ourselves.

[@TheShizue777]

Fred C Nicely put. 👍

[@eugenecattouse1860]

Good music great voice from my past

[@williamward2571]

Heard this song on WLAC radio station the horse man show today I am 72 in 2023

[@fredrodriguez7429]

What a voice ! Who can fo this in 2023?

[@kperez-wq3iy]

Another blue-eyed soul artist. Please put him in the hall of fame.

[@daleharapat4984]

In my 30 years of radio....Johnny Rivers put on the best live show I ever seen. He stayed after the show and signed everyone's autograph. I think he has one of the best voices I have heard in my life. He STILL SOUNDS THE SAME. This guy is a great performer and person, he is a rock and roll legend.

[@John1948SevenD]

I was at Blues Etc. in Chicago watching Magic Slim perform. I was sitting at the bar and Johnny Rivers came in and sat down beside me. We had a couple of nice conversations between sets. A real nice regular guy.

[@79tazman]

I love his Live at the Whiskey album it's good stuff

[@gregmccurry5619]

I offer web site sells his dvd got mine for just 16 bucks.

[@bellyjanealmedilla7089]

what is the musical style this song?

[@tinawilliams3738]

@@bellyjanealmedilla7089 ,,

[@RickMiller-my2uw]

Johnny sang the songs that we would have sung , if we could sing. He sang what we felt.

[@anthonydidonato7692]

I was 18 when this song came out and met my wife in 1966 ? And still remembering all those great songs of the 60s boy do I miss those years ? And johnny belongs in the Hall of fame.

[@cathyinnocenti9834]

I am now 75 years old. It kills me to think my kids and grand kids now listen to all this crap that is called music.

[@j.j.g.areyobe]

Trained my daughter from age 2. She is now 34 and still loves 60/70 music. I'm so glad

[@billmoffitt3503]

What a great song very very smooth takes me back to the 60s When music was real music

[@rhondaponce5207]

Gosh I’m 62, my father sings this music from Johnny Rivers❤🥰😎👨🏻love his sound!

[@usmc1917916]

Poignant...... Classy....... Beautiful...... Underrated ... Johnny Rivers....

[@brianbiechele1958]

I was going to leave a thought. But I could not have improved on yours. Good on you. And how great is Poor Side of Town.

[@kgd1950]

In addition to his wonderful vocals...he is an outstanding guitarist!

[@lindawest9288]

I'm in my 66 now and I still love this song.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Mid teens when this came out, I'm 74 now and still listening and enjoying.

[@oneforty4]

He is one of the great performers of Rock and Roll. His voice, music and background singers are tops. He should for sure be in the Hall of Fame.

[@wilburnwalker8971]

Johnny Rivers did a fantastic job on this song

[@echo8931]

I love this song it’s so simple but powerful. I love his voice . Sounds to me like blue -eyed country soul.

[@alcameron3988]

one of my favorites in the late 60s. He never made a bad song.

[@judydetuccio3346]

Wow! Wow! Wow! They don't music like this anymore! Thanks Johnny!!!

[@mattbeck9526]

It takes a real talent to tell such a moving story in under two and half minutes.

[@edgargoncalvesdecarvalho1085]

Jonh Rivers você foi muito importante na minha juventude sou muito grato por tudo isso .

[@curious1curious]

I love this...and the background singers....takes me back, man...way back. Hall of Fame!!!

[@jimbo43ohara51]

Its embarrassing to compare this with the kind of music that is churned out today. Not in the Hall of Fame? Well lets face it, todays' musicians should be in the hall of shame.

[@jamesandrews6465]

My favorite of Johnny Rivers

[@claricealvesluz5766]

James Andrews esse cara canta demais

[@davidlichner9349]

What a great song..... heard it many, many times, and every time, it still brings me to an emotional place. Thank you, youtube, for allowing others to hear this stuff.

[@irishman5647]

Excellent comment, thanks for sharing! ! 💖💕💖

[@sharonribaudo3145]

my name is Sharon and im the one hopefully sendinh some joy with the selections im choosing.Music is good for the soul heart and you need that time that we're all experiencing we have to try to do our best to make themselves as happy as we can be and try our best to survive and help one another and do the best for the real friends are neighbors and check up on everyone and God bless us all

[@sharonribaudo3145]

music can also lift the souls of the ill God willing

[@larrysproul9424]

Yep I sure know what you mean .

[@LizbethPlenty]

@@sharonribaudo3145 Well this is the nicest comment I've heard for awhile, thank you! Yes a lot of the music from this time really has this quality. It helps us to remember the sacredness of life. Life is truly God's gift. May you be comforted and well Thank you again. And all...

[@halihalihaidiho]

Love this man and his music

[@phoebefugate4757]

I'm so in love with Johnny Rivers .love poor side of town .so handsome

[@shirleydunbar1020]

Johnny Rivers is by far the most talented man, his music is amazing, a big fan of Johnny Rivers thank you for sharing

[@user-lq7eu8wc4w]

❤❤❤❤ 67 years old and still listening 🎧🎧🎧🎧❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@davidperezjr.4248]

When music was beautiful God bless Johnny Rivers and that God given voice Johnny Rivers is a gift from God!

[@franktroiano1381]

One of my favourite songs from the 60's--so moving, touching--Johnny you're the best!

[@tomwinfree7337]

Johnny Rivers had many great songs, but this is his best.

[@francesgandywalsh3328]

There was I was in the poor side of New Orleans, listening to my song.

[@francesgandywalsh3328]

@@engineeringartist4801 Gotta take life and live it.

[@marcosouza9662]

Cantor norte-americano Johnny Rivers que eu tive a felicidade em 1998 assistir seu show ao vivo em cores.Talentoso cantor e instrumentista sensacional.........

[@mariebirkett]

I was a teenager in the 60s best years of my life, love this song

[@dinahharris4323]

Marie Birkett Love this song..listen to it often..

[@ronniemoulton5790]

me 2

[@patriciamurphy9122]

So Beautiful..Back when Music was the best..love you Johnny

[@kennedykiser557]

Johnny Rivers was the Man!!

[@johnwilliams640]

Johnny Rivers & Gene Pitney These guys were the best

[@dravenericson9126]

“Doo doo waaaahhh shooby dooby” - Johnny Rivers 🔥

[@Barking914]

What a great romantic, well written song....oh the 60's were the BEST hands down. Thanks Johnny, still sounds great today.

[@rosariadefatimacardosoribe3714]

Amado James este cara não precisa traduzir é só viajar na imaginação bj.

[@debraarnold3703]

Happy teenager girl I was when I got asked to dance to this one at a school dance.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1966 {August 27th} Johnny Rivers performed "Poor Side of Town" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program 'American Bandstand'... Two weeks later on September 11th the song entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #90, eight weeks later it would peak at #1 {for 1 week} and it spent 15 weeks on the Top 100... And on November 21st it also reached #1 {for 1 week} on the Canadian RPM Singles chart... In 1969 Al Wilson covered “Poor Side of Town”; his version stayed on the Top 100 for 4 weeks, peaking at #75… Country singer Joe Stampley covered the song in 1983, his version peaked at #12 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart... Between 1964 and 1978 he had twenty-nine Top 100 records; nine made the Top 10, his next biggest hit after "Poor Side of Town" was "Memphis", it peaked at #2* {for 2 weeks} on July 5th, 1964... Mr. Rivers, born John Henry Ramistella, will celebrate his 75th birthday in three months on November 7th {2017}... * The two records that kept "Memphis" out of the #1 spot were "I Get Around" by the Beach Boys and "Rag Doll" by the Four Seasons...

[@davidcarroll9303]

What an awesome 😊discography for lack of better words

[@evelynlee9308]

He is one of the greats! He also produced the Fifth Dimensions first album. a classic. It's a crime he is not in the rock hall of fame. A unique voice and talent,

[@Baku202]

I can remember when my older sister brought his album and played it over and over. Brings back memories.

[@michaelmerck7576]

he has a style that transcends generations

[@raymondmonares7676]

Wolfman Jack, drive in movie's, car hops.It was a special time in our lives. A time when life was simple, our music was simple. I do miss the 60's! !!

[@brianduncan2793]

One of the truly great rock and roll voices why isn't he in Hall of fame

[@pattyhhh1]

Love his music

[@anniewright9966]

I have always loved every song by Johnny Rivers. Poor Side of Town has always been my favorite. I agree that he needs to be inducted to the Hall of Fame.

[@marybryant8767]

OMG! Johnny Rivers! I was listening to my radio station this morning getting ready to go to work, when the Disc Jockey mentioned tickets to a Johnny Rivers concert! I was brushing my teeth and just stared at the radio! POOR SIDE OF TOWN! I have the 45! All day I had POOR SIDE OF TOWN bouncing around my head! I finally Googled it, and here I am! :D What a great song! I still love it! I played the video three times.

[@frankiehunter.]

This is such a great song but sadly almost forgotten.

[@mrchipster31]

+frankie hunter No, not forgotten. It's too good to forget.

[@frankiehunter.]

mrchipster31 Glad to hear it.

[@cynthiabrown4918]

its not forgotten

[@riabouchinska]

I heard it on the radio recently and was like WHAT IS THIS AND WHY HAVE I NEVER HEARD OF IT... and I listen to a lot of 60s and 70s stuff in general but never ran across this song before

[@haroldsherwood7232]

Put this great musician in the Hall of Fame for god's sake !!! This song and Secret Agent Man should automatically put him in as the ultimate 60's classics

[@John1948SevenD]

The R N R Hall of Fame is a sick joke. It is run by a bunch of mindless idiots. There I no rhyme or reason to their picks.

[@008BUCKINSSR]

SUPER SUPER AWESOME! TUNE!

[@joediaz3499]

I like the way Johnny Rivers sings he was one of my favorite singers in the 60s

[@marylouerrera8552]

I was a teenager and soooooo in Love with Johnny Rivers. Those were the "good ole days"!

[@karenmonet2374]

Mary Lou Errera I have been going to his concerts lately I am still sooooo in love with Johnny Rivers, He still sounds this good.

[@marylouerrera8552]

karen annette Im Jealous!!!! I still melt when I hear him sing. I wish he would come to Chicago!!!

[@judydetuccio3346]

Let us get him in the Rock Hall of Fame. He should be there compared to some of the awful hip hop artists recently inducted.

[@kiloechocharlie5415]

+Judy DeTuccio Hear hear..

[@joyturner5321]

love this golden oldie

[@fcaughli]

r&r hof is mostly a joke.

[@jeffthewhiff]

Boy, isn't that the truth. Johnny is so much better than some of the artists who are already in the Hall and it makes you wonder who is voting for these people.

[@irishman5647]

Thanks for sharing your comment!! 🌹🌷🌹💐

[@steveunger3208]

great singer from the 60s

[@janetrichert5110]

Still love this song . Glad i grew up in that era . brings back fond memories

[@Lorrewowan]

Great music

[@joe-xg3pt]

Just a great song with thoughtful lyrics and Johnny Rivers delivers it with such great emotion!

[@emilialayne2429]

Johnny Rivers has been my fav of all time ,he never changes,still sounds great,my husband & I both loved Johnny,my husband has passed on now & listening to Johnny brings back wonderful & sweet memories for me.

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

This is a classic by this artist ❤❤❤❤❤❤the old songs are the best. Go Johnny.

[@gammastation]

To the R&R hall of fame: What the heck is wrong with you? Why is this guy not in there yet?

[@edweichsler5051]

Politics I'll bet. They keep pandering to a younger audience

[@sonnysimms5683]

Exactly. A man of his talent and then we have some garbage out there you can't even understand

[@cal9700]

Johnny was born on November 7, 1942 and I was born on November 7, 1943. Now there is only a limited amount of talent allocated for people born on November 7th and apparently he got it all: Guitar player, singer, songwriter, producer, etc. Oh yeah, he's also lady-killer handsome. My talent was limited to just listening to, and enjoying, all his talents. But I want him to know that I've used my talent to the best of my ability and, as a result, I'm one of his biggest fans. Long live Johnny Rivers!

[@rosariomorgan8084]

Love Johnny Rivers and had a crush love my 60 music

[@hdjohnson7951]

I think he has great Charisma and Stage presence and a wonderful voice love the song I learned it in 20 Min's I play and sing it every night now thank Johnny Love you

[@alcameron3988]

Forgot to mention, I also saw Johnny Rivers with the Ann Margret show in VietNam in 1965 or 1966. what a show. I was 18 then and I still remember the show. When he sang, where have all the flowers gone, you should have seen all those Marines trying not to be seen tearing up a little. (Including me)

[@julienabb4796]

AL, I LOVE WHAT YOU SAID IN YOUR POST........ )

[@alcameron3988]

julie nabb Thanks Julie, it was a special part of my life. an 18 year old kid from Chicago gone to fight in another part of the world, scared half to death, then being transported back in time, if only for an hour or so at the great show Ann Margrett and Johnny Rivers put on for us. all as clear to me now at 66 as it was when I was 18.

[@rkamitchis]

Al Cameron Strong music for a heavy situation. Glad you made it home okay!

[@lisastundatarpat]

Al Cameron you sound like an awesome guy!!!!

[@fcaughli]

+Al I am somewhat biased, but I have always thought that of all the versions of flowers Johnny's is the best. Partly shows one of his strengths that he could sing a protest song and soldiers could look beyond part of that. Thanks for your service. I am a former Marine myself, just missed the actual Vietnam years. My older brother also a Marine did a tour in Vietnam in '69 - 70. When he visited I think it was after infantry school one of the albums he bought and left was Johnny's Rewind. I never asked, but I wonder if he may have seen Johnny in a later show himself. I was exposed due to that album and have been a big Johnny fan since.

[@richardbyrd2581]

Johnny Rivers my favorite of all times have nearly everything he has done

[@carlomiller1984]

Always loved this song and lyrics, [girl it's hard to find nice things on the poor side of town], and always had an admiration for the very talented Rivers. Never knew he was of Italian descent, as I am partly, as well as Irish descent. He was [is?] a musical genius. I was 10 years old when the Beatles first performed on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, and the following British invasion of the US top 40 am radio stations began. I think a lot of great US musician's and songwriters [Rivers] were overlooked and didn't get the airplay and notoriety they deserved because the US radio stations were playing any mediocre singles of any of the mediocre British bands that were cashing in on the tremendous success of the Beatles here in the USA. "Hello, we're from England, just like the Beatles!!"

[@joanendermologie2657]

Classic & Brilliant! Now this was music!

[@moyahn]

1967 when this song hit the parades!we would go to our teen parties´and dance...a fine,fine musician!

[@jackstraw2415]

Johnny Rivers,one of my personal favorites,had the gig as house band at the legendary ",Whiskey a go go" , in Los Angeles in 1966,till another favorite of mine took it. That was The Doors.

[@amafoto]

I love Johnny a lot !

[@elizabethstimson]

Johnny Rivers was my first concert I saw in Calgary with my friends back in the day

[@rkgators]

My Favorite Song of A L L T I M E there is No Competition NONE !!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roblabow9702]

Right on brother!

[@davidsurnearsr8249]

Johhny Rivers was the ultimate, his music still moves my to this day. he is my all time favorite

[@janetbrown4190]

Mine too... FOREVER !

[@julieannkuster1999]

I cry just hearing his beautiful voice I need a real lasting love this last LAST CHAPTER..I pray for him..an Johnny's SONGS TAKE me back to a young L LOVE who died in Vietnam .who I still miss..😢🙏🎇🙏💞

[@edweichsler5051]

This song came out in the late Summer / early Autumn of 1966, about the same time that Reverbs were making it big as an aftermarket accessory in cars. Listening to THE POOR SIDE OF TOWN in a car with a reverb is a memory I haven't forgotten in almost 50 years. It remains my all time favorite JR song because of that. Sorry gang, it's just one of those great (but personal) memories.

[@tube01]

Ed Weichsler Wow I forgot about the old reverb addons. Thanks for sharing.

[@0515stan]

Ed Weichsler There is nothing wrong with having personal memories of these songs from back then. I have tons of them. we all do, if we're honest about it.

[@olddogcitypound5859]

Ed Weichsler reverb in my 67 GTX kicked ass😆 yea i was there

[@KnockOffBeingFat]

When you hear this song its like you want to hear it again right away. One of the very best songs ever.

[@garryhastings3383]

Reminds me so much of my sister, we shared so many hard times together and always played Rivers albums to help us over them. Never forget this song or those times.

[@MarkSchuster-ym3iy]

Classic

[@ComancheWill]

I am glad I was there when this song was on the radio

[@howardadamsky2417]

me too

[@davidlichner9349]

Me three. Wonderful time to be young.

[@samuelsheneman1904]

me too. I turn 59 in 22 days. I still love this stuff and makes me feel young.

[@brianherrington7226]

Samuel Sheneman Ears tuned into the radio on the AM dial or transistor radio the music of our youth in the 60s and 70s was the best of our times. Turned 60 back in March.

[@lisasrandomvideos1368]

yes you are right i turn sixty in april , love to relive those days god im old

[@LittleSlim78]

I love this song !!!!!!!! Welcome back Baby. To the poor side of town. I can't blame you for trying. I'm trying to make it too. I got just one little hang up Baby. I just can't make without you. Without you. Duahhhhhh. Awesome Song by Mr. Johnny Rivers.

[@nickmancini3215]

Johnny Rivers was definitely one of the best Solo Artists of the 60s.

[@peggy8526]

Absolutely love his music. Never get tired of listening to it

[@miriammenossi1145]

Uma volta maravilhosa ao passado!! Curti muito essa música e outras desse cantor top. Muitas recordações do coração! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@user-yy9hc6yr4l]

This song has a real genuine sound, that was like coming from the early 60s, those songs were the best sounds of the decade.

[@ronk701]

Why is this man not in the ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME?

[@eddted2876]

This song entered the top charts during his time! I really appreciate your song Johnny and the way you sing it! Memories NEVER fade away!

[@sarahbolton314]

keep singing Jonny,you are the greatest, they don't make music like that anymore.Love you,Jesus loves you too

[@valcirjose9242]

Nossa quanta saudades pena qui eu não vive essa època

[@garyz5456]

Was stationed at Anderson AFB in Guam in 1967 and would go get a hamburger at this joint and listen to this song on the jukebox. Got to see him live at a venue in Austin, Texas.

[@charliepuckett2244]

They don't write and sing these songs anymore, and it's because I'm in my 60s. We need more of these singers. 😀