Johnny Rivers Rockin Pneumonia And Boogi Woogie Flu Reaction

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[@SnakePepper]

One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite artists. Johnny Rivers is hands down one of the best rock stars ever. His voice is like no other.

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

***SECRET AGENT MAN*** was Johnny Rivers biggest hit song, it went to number (3) on the billboard charts.... It was used for the TV Series SECRET AGENT in the early to mid 1960s, when all the James Bond movies were breaking box office records..... Rockin The Phenomena and The Boogie Woogie Flu went to number (52) on the billboard charts... I think MRM would like Secret Agent Man? ...what do you people think??

[@jameskirschling7887]

Secret Agent Man is my favorite Johnny Rivers song. I was going to suggest it as well. Johnny also does a great cover version of Chuck Berry's Memphis Tennessee.

[@bwilliams463]

Technically, it's 'Secret Agen Man.'

[@spaceshiporion]

M.Roach, you are not correct. His biggest hit was " Poor Side of Town". A NUMBER ONE hit. Check it out sometime.

[@candiceschoice941]

Anything from the Whiskey A Go-Go album!

[@GinMae]

Actually, I had a friend who used to insist that it was "He's an ASIAN Man" --

[@slothbros7607]

I love "Baby I Need Your Lovin'" and "Poor Side of Town" by Johnny. :)

[@rexmericle5068]

Now that is ol school! :)

[@annsteiger3531]

Poor Side of Town is a great song!!

[@DanShouse0607]

Poor Side of Town! Great song!

[@annagonzales8178]

Nellie Dwyer such goood songs!!!

[@toddvandell85]

This song never gets old. Love me some Johnny Rivers.

[@johnszczudlik2306]

Find it hard to believe no one mentioned "Mountain of Love" One of my J Rivers favorites.

[@marlenacraft7352]

Johnny Rivers - Slow Dancing . I love Johnny Rivers music.

[@skyner3299]

Marlena Craft yes! Slow dancin!

[@kylesommerville3716]

Marlena Craft that’s my favorite by far

[@joelliebler5690]

Marlena Craft love that song!

[@markscutti9682]

Baby I Need Your Lovin’, Poor Side of Town, Secret Agent Man, Slow Dancin, Maybelline (C Berry cover), plus all live music from The Whiskey A Go Go! Lots of great stuff by Johnny Rivers!!

[@RTSOB1]

Let's not forget Summer Rain.

[@RandomPau]

@@RTSOB1 oh yeah, Great song!

[@janholman6192]

While in the hospital recovering from pneumonia, I thought of this song! 😉

[@lauracosby7382]

I had totally forgotten about this song. I played it all the time back in the day, and will be singing right along with it.

[@lindadee2053]

This is a great cover by Johnny Rivers but the original by Huey Smith & the Clowns out of New Orlens is still my go-to favorite of this great boogie woogie.

[@juliabel2]

When I was a teenager had his album, Johnny Rivers at the WhiskaGoGo. Loved, loved, loved it! He did a remake of Chuck Berry's Memphis. As the story goes, he was at Graceland with Elvis when Elvis told him he wanted to record Memphis. Unfortunately, before Elvis recorded it, Johnny Rivers recorded it and it became a big hit for Johnny. They said Elvis was so mad he never spoke to Johnny Rivers again. Eventually, Elvis did record it, and used it in his concerts.

[@brendaisajiw3417]

Hmm....Where did you read that? To not speak to Johnny Rivers ever again sounds a bit childish for something Elvis would do.

[@cnatview]

Bless you, MRM! Thanks for this review.... one of my favorites from my childhood. Take care and be well. Peace.

[@jflaugher]

Johnny Rivers actually covered this song. The original recording of "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" was by Huey "Piano" Smith & The Clowns in 1957. It was a breakout Top 5 R&B hit, and despite becoming an early Rock & Roll standard, it didn't even make the Pop Top 40 thanks to white radio programmers who refused to play it. Here is a link to the original: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXzNmX-nabOLf6c

[@39thala]

One of the jamminest songs ever recorded!

[@Mycroftsbrother]

Done in the 1950's by Huey "Piano" Smith.

[@richardbrewer3078]

I called in sick one time and actually used that song title as my excuse. Didn't go over too well! Good job MRM, 1 down 9 are comin'!

[@thevoiceofthelordpastorkei7165]

😂😂 SMH

[@Lvmy2snssls]

You really should start a playlist on Spotify, you are giving me all the feels with your song choice! Reminding me of old songs that I loved back in the day! I have one you should take a listen to that I love, it’s called Escape(the Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes. It topped the charts in 1979 and then again in 1980 making it the only pop song to hold the top spot in two decades. Love your channel my friend! Keep bringing back the memories, I’m loving it,

[@belleferrar8898]

Bringing me back to a fun time in my life when there were no worries, pressures or problems. Go to work each day, come home, have a bite and go out for the night dancing. I love how these songs make a little magic moment for me. Thanks Ty for enjoying all kinds of music and going back to the "old days". LOL

[@Krisna_K]

One of my all time favorites since childhood!

[@MajorWeakness]

My dad knew Johhny Rivers. His name was actually Johnny Ramistella. He changed it as alot of Italian artists did back then because of discrimination

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Love the piano! You don't hear music like this on the radio these days. Too bad.

[@nateulpanzarella9154]

this man needs to be in the Hall of fame

[@YerPope]

This tune was written and recorded by "Piano Smith" from New Orleans in the late 50s and is excellent too.

[@markkmiecik9797]

A group called Focus, a song called Hocus Pocus. You won't regret it.

[@KillerNetDog]

For some reason this song reminds me of "Your momma don't dance (and your daddy don't rock and roll)" must be the piano riffs... and Eddie Cochran's "Summertime blues""

[@beckyneufeld5531]

Try some Dave Clark 5 one the early British envasion music.there were other groups besides Beatles an rolling Stones

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Young man rhythm's got a hold of me too.... See, back in the day, all we had was the music. We were responsible for creating our own mental videos on our own. :D

[@cbilky2914]

In the early 70s this was all over the radio..back when the station played all genres on 1 channel..lol

[@larryfloyd4993]

johnny rivers, for the rocxk n roll hall of fame

[@MrBabyBoa]

Yet another criminally overlooked artist that should've been inducted into the R&R HoF. Long before the likes of Run-DMC, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, and frickin' Public Enemy!

[@lilaudrey8]

Aww yeah! Good memories of dancing to this!

[@carollandrum9223]

I love love Johnny Rivers. When I was a kid in South Louisiana one of my grandmothers cousins owned a restaurant/bar right on Bayou Blue in Gray Louisiana. During the day when it was closed my sister and I along with his granddaughter would play Johnny Rivers on the jukebox and dance all over the hardwood dance floor. This was in the early to mid 60's and he was very popular. Good memories!

[@randykelley2376]

love the hand clap and that killer boogie woogie piano

[@teesiemom]

Major blast from the past! Lol! Cruisin' the Blvd as a young teen! I love it!

[@kevinthetruckdriver353]

React to *Slow Dancing (Swaying to the Music) - Johnny Rivers.* That song *WILL MAKE* you slow dance with your wife (girlfriend).

[@39thala]

Ty, another one you will love the piano solo on is by the group, Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Call Me The Breeze". (The Studio version) It just flat out jams!!! The piano playing is a standout! In fact, every part of the whole song jams, guitars, piano, drums, horns, bass, vocals!

[@scottjackson1420]

Johnny's cover is so perfect. But it's always good to seek out the source material and listen to what the composer did with it. Here's Huey "Piano" Smith with his original single release from 1957: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTSXmmKpJyrg7M

[@randykelley2376]

my wife is much taller than me - this is my song! been in my collection for over twenty years

[@Masherbrum]

I love this cut and Johnny. I was raised on this stuff, Doo Wop, Pop and Motown.

[@vs800rider]

Johnny deserves to be in the HOF. He was hot stuff for many years.

[@edcastillo9342]

Seventh Son is another Johnny Rivers classic tune..

[@juliecorley6345]

Nice Reaction. What a fun song!Reunion- Life is a Rock (But the radio rolled me) maybe one of the first rap songs? Need to listen fast!

[@estherwhalen614]

This is a song you play when you want to dance alone and smile.

[@RiverGem]

I'm pretty sure that if I can get somebody to play this at my funeral, I'm gonna git up an dance! Can't hep it! :-)

[@hungfao]

Johnny Rivers was/is a strange one. When he had a hit, it was usually pretty darn good....and then he'd disappear for a while. Eventually he'd show up again with another great tune. My personal favorite is 'Poor Side Of Town' which went to #1 in the US. It's my understanding McCartney loved the harmonies on this song so much, he nicked the idea for some of the material on his album RAM.

[@susandiane311]

This was originally recorded in 1957 by Huey "Piano" Smith.

[@brandonlee2284]

Mocking bird by James Taylor and Carley Simon is the other song that has this same feeling

[@rhondadross]

Brandon Lee Your So Vain 😂😂😂

[@brandonlee2284]

@@rhondadross I like that song too .

[@joelliebler5690]

Brandon Lee I like this one so much better!

[@edb6690]

Johnny was paying homage to his Louisiana roots.

[@0819amp]

My mother went to Baton Rouge High School with Johnny Rivers!

[@susancobb901]

Stagger Lee is another great song of Johnny Rivers

He had a few good hits, Secret Agent Man, Poor Side of Town,Baby I Need Your Loving, Memphis, Summer Rain, and Slow Dancing were my favorites of his...

[@adrianhollow8352]

Johnny Rivers was and is a phenomenal guitarist. His album Live at the Whiskey a Go Go is one of my favorites.

[@beeseewill2407]

Somebody's playing the crap out of that piano.Sounds like Little Richard.

[@cathlynmosby2216]

I had every album, yes I said album....lol that JR made for years. Can you please do T. Graham Brown, Wine Into Water live version posted by brother hamlitt. I really think you would like it, as would all the rest of your followers. c’mon guys give it a like, thanks.

[@TwistedSither]

MEMPHIS, by Johnny Rivers will get your toes tappin'.

[@lauracosby7382]

Sterling, this was a GREAT request!!!!

[@thomasrose38]

Johnny Rivers I read he was born in New York City and moved with his family down south that's where that Dixie accent came from he had plenty of hits and was a popular guy with a heck of a lot of Talent

[@georgiatina7361]

thomas Rose he dated a friend is my cousins from GA in Las Vegas. What a man!!

[@joypace9100]

He move to Baton Rouge Louisiana still calls it his hometown.

[@thomasrose38]

He had many hits I saw a video of him still singing in a couple of years ago he was singing Memphis Tennessee which was a Chuck Berry song he covered it and he also sang a song called Mountain of Love which were his first two hits they we're both excellent and where recorded over 50 years ago amazing guy

[@richardbutler4528]

Would you do Thunderclap Newman's song, Something in the Air, a sixties classic featuring Jimmy McColloch on electric guitar, who would go on to play in Paul McCartney's band Wings.

[@pennychristmas3467]

i like the MRM in the back ground so cool :-)

[@grega6759]

It'd be cool if you did something like T-Rex "Bang a Gong" or Joe Walsh "Life's Been Good" for a change of pace.

[@vincentsablan732]

Talk about ticklin' the ivories..Way cool...

[@johnthorne4368]

One if my favorite feel good songd

[@grievousangelic]

Love me some Johnny Rivers! I like his cover of "Memphis." I still say you need to do Hotel California if you haven't already. Iconic 70s song.

[@thrummer1953]

JR's version of "Memphis" is outstanding!

[@neldablanco1663]

His "Secret Agent Man" was my favorite song, I thought he was saying "Secret ASIAN man"...I was little so forgive me!

[@andreadeamon6419]

I can't stop laughing - perfect song to sneeze with 🤧 Mom played this all the time. Her fav besides elvis - the stroll and sea cruise

[@rexmericle5068]

Yo, MRM, this old dude really enjoys you videos and commentary. Great to see a young dude bringing so much good music back into the light. So how about this? Would you consider reviewing "In the Living Years" by Mike and the Mechanics. Those of us with a father who has passed can relate. Thanks for what you do!

[@Modern-Renaissance-Man]

I did it already then youtube blocked it

[@rexmericle5068]

That sucks! It's such a great song. Thank you for the response!

[@GinMae]

In the Living Years - always makes me cry... but I was able to use it as an example for some people that I barely knew who happened into the bar above which I live... and it prompted them to reach out to an alienated son/brother... although I'd never met these people before, they actually came back a few times over ensuing months and updated me on how they were reunited and how much it meant to them that I gave my "musical advice" -- (I know that I should not play counselor in the bar, but hey, I'm what I term "gregarrulous" - you know, gregarious and garrulous...)

[@325diane]

Would love to know who's playing piano on this!

[@karenogle5385]

Sending this one to my daughter because her weak watermelon music hurts my soul. She needs this desperately.

[@39thala]

Ty, noticed you were liking that piano pounding. You ought to do a Jerry Lee Lewis song. sometime soon.

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

Jerry LEE Lewis. 2 different people. And I agree. His piano skills were off the charts!

[@39thala]

@@kimberlycaldwell3124 Yes, I know all too well they are two different people. Simple typo mistake leaving out the middle name. My bad. Thanks for clarifying so those who didn't already know, NOW know!

[@kimberlycaldwell3124]

@@39thala No problem. I just thought it may make a difference when searching. And you're right, there are plenty of the younger generation who probably wouldn't know, lol.

[@lanya47]

How about something by Leon Russell?

[@dianmayo6519]

39thala, "Great Balls of Fire" would be great. lol

[@davidleland8729]

I liked alot of his stuff! Pretty catchy tune!

[@reneestes6254]

Love this one!! I would listen to this song on the radio every morning while I waited for the school bus 🚌. The music is just FUN!! 🎶🎹🎶🎹🎶

[@shyman99]

This was the song that inspired me to play the piano when I was just a little kid.

[@samuelbiskin3416]

New Orleans! Professor Long hair!

[@thrummer1953]

Up for a suggestion? Try: "Big Legged Woman", by Jerry Lee Lewis, the original version. It's very risqué for an old tune.

[@mikerobertson4041]

My favorite Johnny Rivers song is SLOW DANCIN'!

[@RandomPau]

I have to say, even tho' I like this song, it's like #9 or 10 on my list of favorite Johnny Rivers songs. He had many hit songs!

[@teresatorres3760]

Greetings I love this song but I still say, Tony Joe Whites Poke Salad Annie.

[@shawneewind4082]

Eva Cassidy, Autumn Leaves

[@cedricwells4511]

Time to revisit this song?

[@325diane]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Knechtel - looks like he worked with just about everyone. He also played piano on Simon and Garfunkel's recording of "Bridge Over Troubled Water."

[@danfrench3861]

Thumbs up as always

[@PeterWolfe2012]

Anything off of this list would be good: kzbin.info?search_query=Johnny+Rivers Or . . . you could start by watching Dr No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball just to set the mood and listen to Secret Agent Man. As long as I've brought up 007, have you ever heard "Live and Let Die" by Paul McCartney and Wings?

[@YerPope]

Check out the original by Huey "piano" Smith: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTSXmmKpJyrg7M

[@325diane]

Just found an article where Johnny Rivers talks about recording this song. The piano player was part of Rivers' regular backing group named Larry Knechtel. All hail Piano God!!!!!

[@tomblancett3041]

I like johnny rivers Memphis, Tennessee. Really good song.

[@bobbyecrockett9032]

Please play "Memphis" by Johnny Rivers. One of his biggest hits and Elvis loved it! Me too! I live in suburb of Memphis!

[@billy9497able]

I work Shoneys and they play this song at least once a day during my shift and I absolutely love it lol. Don't know why. But I always thought he said "Walking Pneumonia and the boogie woogie blues"lol

[@CCDzine]

If you like that honky-tonk piano then try some of the Lynard Skynard songs featuring Billy Powell, such as Call Me the Breeze.

[@peterblood50]

I'd like to bring up the Zombies "She's Not There" It's a great, no iconic song, with an awesome piano solo. Please?

[@325diane]

Think I'll google "three-handed piano player" and see what comes up. Nobody could play like that with only two hands!

[@beejjjjjj1]

Oh wow, Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu! This was one of the very first records I ever bought, with my piddly allowance when I was a wee little kid. I thought I was the only one who remembered this song. :)

[@phillydog17]

The original is by Huey Piano Smith from New Orleans ,Mid 50's. The originals are almost always better thus the covers.

[@beckyneufeld5531]

Johnny rivers main stream song writer in the sixty's.secret agent man Memphis

[@inspirationworks8357]

I have enjoyed this song very much since I was a young child. Johnny's music is versatile. Get a whole other feel for him and his talent by listening to Swaying to the Music, Secret Agent Man, Poor Side of Town, Mountain of Love, Baby I Need Your Lovin' ... A fine artist and musician. As always, I enjoyed watching you listen to the music. (GREAT song by the Doobie Brothers ! Listen to the Music ... just to begin. There is an impressive anthology with them, too. I think you would love Michael McDonald's tone.) ✌💗🎶 Namaste

[@debbiematheson4289]

so far i've managed to elude covid-19, but i've had the rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu all of my life.

[@donaldleider7382]

Johnny has a bunch hits check out Poor side of town, secret agent man, Memphis, to name a few. All worth a listen!!

[@GinMae]

Yeah - Secret Agent Man - kind of a lame song, but probably the only one I will ever be able to play on the guitar... :)

[@joelsimms4636]

Love Johnny Rivers back in the 60s. A lot better than most of the pablum that was fed us white kids as rock.

[@bassreeves2410]

the original was by huey piano smith and it's million times better than this dry cover. know your black culture.

[@dennisaustin8756]

Slow dancing, and Poor side of town. Two very different but good songs by Johnny Rivers.

[@kathleen3177]

Love Johnny Rivers---- Summer rain, Slow Dancing, Secret Agent Man--- saw him in person 2 years ago--- still great!