Kinky Friedman - "They Ain't Making Jews Like Jesus Anymore" [Live from Austin, TX]

[@bigbohemia752]

Ain't making Jews like Kinky anymore either. RIP.

[@Eric-yc1uz]

The day Ann Richards was buried was a really hard one for me. After the public funeral service held in the Erwin Center ended, I stepped outside one of the exits. Looking to my right and a little ways off was Kinky Friedman smoking a cigar. I had met him a few weeks before as it was around the time he was touring the state for his gubernatorial campaign. I went over to say hello. That day, I found a great deal of comfort in hearing Kinky share his own sense of loss with Ann being gone. Now, it's time to say a little prayer for you Kink. Rest well.

[@SamLopezI]

Ann Richards, the last sane Texas politician and human being. The current governor is a waste of space.

[@karyncummings4401]

RIP Ann and now Kinky 😢

[@chuckhohenstein2137]

@@karyncummings4401lest we forget Molly Ivins we need all three so badly now

[@glennhfriedman4571]

Ann Richards, TEXAS needs someone like you NOW !!

[@MaryellenGrady]

For no reason known to me Kinky popped into my head today so I googled him to see what was new with the kinkster. Imagine my surprise to learn the world was a bit dimmer in his absence. His spirit must still be shining bright and caught my attention. Kinky, I hope you aren't lonely anymore and find love galore in your next life. I love you and I know I'll miss you.

[@karlameredithheld]

I remember you singing us this song as campers at Echo HIll Ranch in 1981. Not your typical campfire song!

[@ryan6500]

RIP Kinky. You were one of a kind.

[@davidprice7162]

The proudest moment of my life was being a volunteer for Kinky Friedman's for governor of Texas campaign. Instead we got some bland suit who didn't do shit

[@ormcgazm]

My old man listened to kinky friedman all the time, i have so many lines that i roll off the tongue and hum to myself from my childhood from dad playing kinky, all from his songs. My name is lucas... so just about any time i pick my nose. RIP old man

[@J4ckieD]

This is the Superbowl halftime show we need.

[@donaldducksdad5920]

I always wondered why so many jewish ppl pretend like only white people are racist. Im a quarter jewish and half armenian. It always made me wonder. I have seen so many other races be racist and the most racist people I have encountered have not be "white." Yet, all the caricatures we see of racists are always white, or as Friedman says, "honkies."

[@chuckengley9199]

Ha ha ha….yes!

[@Andy-ln6oe]

Hell Half the nation would die watching this

[@Sewom79]

​@@Andy-ln6oeso same as a tit

[@RoscoPColtrane17]

In a pogrom perhaps

[@whytebearconcepts]

Rest in Peace. I may have left Texas for California 40 years ago, but your a part of the Lone Star State they could never beat out of me.

[@bobke114]

I have followed Kinky for a long time. He used to sit in on Austin radio and the stories he would spin where top shelf classic stuff. Sammy Allred and Bob Cole were the morning hosts. They took phone calls as well.

[@johnpetry5321]

May his name forever be a blessing.

[@Bluzslam]

I believe this was the ONLY taped edition of Austin City Limits that never aired.

[@bobke114]

Yep ya are correct.This was back when it was really fun to be in Austin.

[@BradCarlMusic]

@@bobke114 What year was this?

[@bobke114]

@@BradCarlMusic 1975...Austin was one of the coolest places back then. I think either Lone Star or Shiner provided free beer for the shows back then as well.

[@BradCarlMusic]

@@bobke114 That sounds great!

[@bakersakter]

Prolly cuz kinks guitar ain’t fuckin mic’d

[@leekellerking]

I voted for Kinky for Texas Governor.❤

[@RS3isRealscape]

that is Kinky

[@RobertHasselle]

I have a signed t shirt I got at a book signing that sez " to Bob, luv from The Gov"

[@bonitabruce1753]

Me too.

[@jasongarland3165]

I did too. I remember signing the petition to get him on the ballot too. We could've done a lot worse.

[@nancyperkins2277]

I had one of his stickers on my front door.

[@surrealfarm]

Read up on Kinky and his beliefs some time.... then read his books. He's EXACTLY what this country needs..... an honest, open minded, intelligent man who seriously believes in defending EVERYBODY's freedoms. And he has a phenomenal sense of humor. So what if he doesn't believe in being ''politically correct'' verbally. He is so in his heart. He's a man that I would like as my friend.

[@deebosmoviereviews4868]

Kinky friedman is country as a bowl of grits while luke Bryan is faker than dollys tits

[@donaldducksdad5920]

I always wondered why so many jewish ppl pretend like only white people are racist. Im a quarter jewish and half armenian. It always made me wonder. I have seen so many other races be racist and the most racist people I have encountered have not be "white." Yet, all the caricatures we see of racists are always white, or as Friedman says, "honkies."

[@misplacednewyawker]

He is clearly a bigoted asshole. He is the last thing we need.

[@godbobo]

they already rule the world, im not saying its everyone like some hive mind crazy bs but only few good ones call thier own out. i agree with him few good ones 🧔🏿🧔🏻🧔🏽🧔🏾🧔

[@ellisvener5337]

He was a first class Satirist of every orthodoxy you can think of , left, right, and center, but especially of racists and the intolerant. 3:29

[@gokusolosfightme]

«Jesus loves you» can be very comforting words, unless you’re in a Mexican prison - Kinky Friedman

[@cheeseit3678]

🤣

[@Uncletoast52]

🏆🤣

[@alejandradavalos3860]

Y eso Que???

[@leighcarasso]

May his memory be remembered for a blessing.

[@michaelchristensen3840]

Thanks for all you shared with us!

[@dadavieslee6544]

RIP. Kinky Friedman. They ain’t making guys like Kinky anymore.

[@janeewalker]

I love you Kinky !!!! Read all your books too.

[@twistedsyskey7885]

Kinky!!! I still have "Sold American" on vinyl.

[@NevadaBoss]

He likely watched the debate and just thot: "that's it...I'm out" A unique and thoroughly individual American voice..the likes of which we wont see again. rip Kinkster.

[@dhandy7065]

I wonder if Harlan Crow jams this in his library. Tons of love from an old country bumpkin from all the corners.

[@kateh8034]

The world will not be the same without you Kinky !

[@ElenaDeOro11]

Thank you, Kinky. Your life and your memory are blessings

[@gmweber1177]

Needed to hear this today. RIP Kinky.

[@chuckhohenstein2137]

RIP Kinkster😭😭😭

[@madelineholland4275]

I have loved Kinky for years. This is ( unfortunately) a song for our time. I can barely believe we are dealing with this level of racism, misogyny, and ethnocentrism AGAIN. Love to everyone! ✌️

[@damiancazares7994]

Happy Heavenly 80th Birthday Kinky Friedman November 1 1944 - June 27 2024

[@KarlaMcMeans]

Love Kinky since the 70’s & now love his books. Funny guy for sure. But did y’all check out those jeans?😂😢

[@janeewalker]

if people are offended by this song, wait till they hear Assh*le from El Paso !!! Love you Kinky and i love all the detective murder mystery books you wrote ! ♡♡♡♡♡

[@audio_acoustic_engineering]

RIP, finally discovered after death. Thanks for the share

[@mars9127]

R.I.P. Kinky. Can't believe I'll never get the chance to meet you in person. 😭

[@chrislane8466]

RIP Kinky. We'll miss you brother.

[@wmpet5101]

GOD BLESS THE KINKSTER!

[@Troy_nov1965]

RIP Kinky ......Godspeed

[@marcmorel4099]

The BOMB! Never gets less funnier. Go Kinky💥💥💥💥🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kristawelch3821]

I am Jewish and showed my WASP boyfriend Kinky Friedman last night. His face just dropped. He'd never heard before and he didn't even know what to think. My stomach still hurts from laughing so damn hard.

[@angeloanello5171]

Jews Are Not A ‘Chosen People' (Nor a 'Race'): Acts 10: 34 “Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:” Ephesians 3: 6 “That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:”

[@kristawelch3821]

@@angeloanello5171 take a seat. Don't you dare tell me what I am and am not. God absolutely chose my people to take unto him as his nation. Literally. Check out your Exodus.

[@angeloanello5171]

@@kristawelch3821 You don't like public forums? You speak for your 'people', too?

[@kristawelch3821]

@@angeloanello5171 ugh. You literally have too much free time.

[@angeloanello5171]

@@kristawelch3821 Who died, and made you judge of the world? St.John 18: 36 “Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.” St. John 11: 54 “Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.” St. Matthew 5: 38 “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?” St. Luke 23: 3 "And Pilate asked him, saying 'Art thou the King of the Jews?' And he answered him and said, 'Thou sayest it' ('that's what YOU say')." St. John 9: 16 & 22; (also 10: 19 & 31) "Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” But others asked, “How can a sinner perform such signs?” So they were divided." St. John 13: 33 “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” I Corinthians 7: 6 “But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.” I Corinthians 9: 20 ” And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;” St. Mark 10: 42 ”But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.” II Corinthians 3: 12 "Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." Romans 11: 12 ‘For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.’ St. John 7: 1 “After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, Jesus' brothers said to him, ‘You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the miracles you do. No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.’ For even his own brothers did not believe in him.” St. John 8: 52 “Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.” Romans 10:3 "For they [Israelites] being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." Revelation 2: 9 “I know thy works, and tribulations, and poverty, (but thou are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan.” Matthew 23: 8 “But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”

[@13infbatt]

His interviews on “tales from the tour bus “ are fantastic.

[@funkydellyc8419]

So sorry to hear of his passing away.

[@deebosmoviereviews4868]

Kinky friedman is richard petty's wario

[@Phillip-y6d]

the one to get is on Imus from the 90s full band but you're aint gonna find it I lost it somehow and been searchin for 20 years since, Windows lost it

[@lencumbow]

Thank you. I had this on my AMI Jukebox app playlist for a long time - until they finally pulled it - for some reason :) So, I just downloaded it from your post. Thanks again.

[@dennissirman6584]

So great!!

[@darylcumming7119]

His opinions and songs are sadly missed.

[@quiet92]

Why doesn’t the fact that Pontius Pilate, the Governor of Judea serving under emperor Tiberius, who brought Jesus to trial, then convicted him and then executed him ….. get more attention/ credit for what he did? There is no reliable authority anywhere that makes the claim that Jesus’ tribal members killed him. Yet this false accusation keeps coming up, over 2000 years ago.

[@WF2U]

Exactly. The charge was Maiestas, which means blaspheming the Emperor and through him also all Roman citizens and the majesty of the Roman Empire. Conviction for Maiestas is mandatory death penalty, with no commutation of the sentence or pardon. Pilate convicted him of Maiestas following questioning, when he asked Jesus whether he was the king of the Jews. Jesus replied: You said it. Pilate took it as an admission. The reason for Pilate not pardoning and releasing Jesus, but releasing the thief was that Roman law permitted pardoning for theft, but not for Maiestas, as mentioned.

[@ricksmith6298]

Loved him !!

[@shoechew]

The expressions in the crowd are funnier than the song. Some people are into it, some are NOT.

[@adamdonovan5633]

Yes they can't decide whether to be OFFENDED or not!!

[@donaldducksdad5920]

I always wondered why so many jewish ppl pretend like only white people are racist. Im a quarter jewish and half armenian. It always made me wonder. I have seen so many other races be racist and the most racist people I have encountered have not be "white." Yet, all the caricatures we see of racists are always white, or as Friedman says, "honkies."

[@dischargesummary8794]

Rocking 🤟

[@TOFKAS01]

Friedman/Nelson for white house 2020!

[@donaldducksdad5920]

I always wondered why so many jewish ppl pretend like only white people are racist. Im a quarter jewish and half armenian. It always made me wonder. I have seen so many other races be racist and the most racist people I have encountered have not be "white." Yet, all the caricatures we see of racists are always white, or as Friedman says, "honkies."

[@TOFKAS01]

@@donaldducksdad5920 Thats simple. Its based on the bodycount in the 19th and 20th century....

[@donhawthorne8493]

My co-worker Alan Blaustein told me about Kinky way back in 1989 or 90, I think it was. I was a fan ever since. The world is a better place for his having been with us, and diminished without him. But I think he left us with more than he took away. 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱♾️

[@IanDavidOnDU]

This was ABSOLUTELY the worst week to find out Kinky Friedman died!!! RIP!!! Thank God we still have John Prine.

[@jake105]

The name rings a bell. Didn't he have something to do with Imus in the morning?

[@RS3isRealscape]

yes he made numerous apperances on Imus and his music was used as bumper music A**hole From El Paso and They Ain;t Making Jews Like Jesus Anymore

[@Miguel_El_Chileno]

Rest in Peace Kinky Friedman

[@marksteer8642]

Thankyou Kinky .

[@TimChuma]

Saw him a couple of times when he came out to Australia. He left his hat with the promoter.

[@LaQuesaDeMI]

Jealous!

[@KaiASimon]

Great song, but I had to read the lyrics. For a non-native speaker it's fast and difficult to understand. :-)

[@TheScribeofLight]

The thing you gotta love about him, is he didn't give a flying fornication what was correct or acceptable, he just laid down songs that told it like it was, and did the Irish trick of wrapping them up in tunes you can't help singing along to. There are never enough people like him making music.

[@Braglemaster123]

Love ❤️ the Kinkster

[@popev3887]

Kinky for Governor of Texas!

[@oldfartatplay]

Voting for Kinky or some repug (Rick Perry?) was an easy choice.😁

[@boogerie]

RIP Kinky

[@keithyoung5779]

A true Austin original. They ain't making Austin like Kinky anymore. RIP to Kinky and Austin.

[@Sally150]

Boy, he couldn't get away with this today.

[@johnireland6301]

Kinky is just great.

[@alanwise6662]

This song is so great that. EVEN. Charles Whitman hisself gives it a standing ovation

[@johnsinger9156]

Can't believe the microphone levels. KF's acoustic guitar is completely nonexistent in the mix and ditto for the soprano sax mic and who know what else is missing. Sound Fail on 'Live From Aurtin TX'

[@OsirisIxchel]

It's 1974 or earlier 😎 pleasantly surprised it was this good.

[@oh_rhythm]

Yeah, you're totally right

[@marvinlotts6368]

yeah dude...lighten up. geez

[@theelectrodefunhouse4651]

I don’t think Kinky has a mic on his guitar which probably doesn’t help

[@cooperspringer2913]

I think it might not have been hooked up to the amp.

[@ricksmith6298]

RIP kinky....loved you.

[@dontmove518]

For all the knuckleheads he’s the Jew that knocked out the racist that this song is about. Stop being offended. Grow up.

[@donaldducksdad5920]

I always wondered why so many jewish ppl pretend like only white people are racist. Im a quarter jewish and half armenian. It always made me wonder. I have seen so many other races be racist and the most racist people I have encountered have not be "white." Yet, all the caricatures we see of racists are always white, or as Friedman says, "honkies."

[@LaQuesaDeMI]

@Eric Andrews you missed the sarcasm he had. He was saying the racist stuff from the perspective of the person who is attacking him

[@johnnypastrana6727]

@ericandrews1661 They especially loathe all gentiles.

[@jKLa]

​@@johnnypastrana6727your statement displays that you too are racist and willing to make an unsupported generalization. Individual Jewish people don't have a uniform belief about gentiles, which simply means anyone else not Jewish btw. Instead they have different often conflicting beliefs and are racist to various degrees or not, as is true with the rest of humanity. Humans are on average pretty racist and otherwise prejudiced in general I would say and I don't think any ethnicity or religion is an exception to this even if some are indeed substantially worse then others on average.

[@jKLa]

​@ericandrews1661no, that isn't necessarily the case and really depends on the individual despite any overall group tendencies.

[@FaintlyTapping]

I ran into Kinky (RIP) once at the Kerrville H‑E‑B. He pulls up next to me in the fruit section as I’m picking out some bananas, I looked to my right, saw it was Kinky, and we just ignored and respected each other’s privacy. I figured if he wanted recognition then he would say something first. 😂

[@senorfunball]

Shalom Amigo 🖖

[@ANDROLOMA]

Shalom!

[@johnnyskydog5603]

RIP Kinky.

[@rea9390]

RIP. You will be missed.

[@whazzat8015]

Even ACL had its limits

[@nickbagelboy]

Hahahaha underrated comment

[@donaldducksdad5920]

I always wondered why so many jewish ppl pretend like only white people are racist. Im a quarter jewish and half armenian. It always made me wonder. I have seen so many other races be racist and the most racist people I have encountered have not be "white." Yet, all the caricatures we see of racists are always white, or as Friedman says, "honkies."

[@whazzat8015]

@@donaldducksdad5920See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKDZd2SwqKmim68

[@Dooogles]

They Ain't Making Jews Like Kinky Anymore. Pity.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Ikr? My Jew friends aint nsarly as fun

[@LaQuesaDeMI]

@@lastnamefirst4035 there are plenty of fun Jews you can be friends with!

[@susanarnold4445]

Rest easy Kinky!

[@lumpielump3576]

R.I.P. dear Kinkster!

[@jshir17]

So True

[@RS3isRealscape]

RIP KInky i remember him from Imus in the Morning show in the 80's 90's and 00's

[@bigroy38]

RIP,Governor.

[@eddees8089]

RIP

[@marcustaylor664]

I miss the I Man

[@RenigadeCineTrax]

YYYYEEEEESSSSSS

[@stevenwalkersongs]

Perfect song

[@rogernilsson8571]

R.I.P.

[@richardhausig9493]

Now you take back those things you said about Aristotle Onassis 😂😂😂😂

[@alfandeddie]

70’s fashion. Anything went.

[@jordanjames3937]

willy wonka on the keys ladies and gents

[@yoshikatsumi]

i think this is country for people usually don't like country.

[@lairofun-dereksyoutuberecr631]

I love the dude on the piano with the top hat Warren Zevon looking mother fucker! Either way, gotta give props to the guy still wearing the top hat. Oh yes, great fucking song!

[@howies5265]

I’m like 666 Thank You Kinky

[@liammcooper]

it's like if john prine's "flag decal" did a buncha acid

[@thedarknessunderneathpodca6366]

NoOOO! I like Kinky Friedman!

[@TheJames1745]

Hilarious!! RIP, sir.

[@EpicLate]

Ei semmosia judeja kun Jeesus enää oo..

[@tonitsi78]

On toisen posken kääntäminen sittemmin mamoo.

[@dvoralaiwulfsohn5966]

luv it! ✡️

[@waltstowik7893]

What is the moral of this song?

[@TOFKAS01]

A Jew always get the christian girl?

[@LaQuesaDeMI]

It’s not to be racist and antisemitic and expect those you make fun of or hurt to sit on their asses and do nothing.

[@junkboxxxxxx]

He took it up the but from David Allen Coe

[@Bacopa68]

RIP, I voted for him.

[@lutomson3496]

Rip

[@Stive-v8m]

Fitting is Austin named after Mr Austin from Kansas City as first Jewish town in Texas

[@Rainy_Day12234]

Stephen F. Austin…Father of Texas and was Catholic, but there are a lot of Jews in Austin today

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Unafraid he went through this world, as Jesus advised.

[@martybrinley1535]

How the hell did he pass, and me not hearing one fucking word about it. ?