Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Jimmy Ibbotson, Dance Little Jean (50th Anniversary)

[@EmersumBiggins]

Jimmy Ibbotson is one of the most iconic voices in American music. I got to tell him that several years ago 😎

[@paologuerra8795]

I AGREE!

[@RC0307]

Awesome!!! ❤️

[@caharris1974]

These guys are always amazing. As much as I hate to seem like I'm downplaying the other guys, Jimmy I. is my favorite. Between this, "Fishin' in the Dark", and "Let's Talk Dirty in Hawaiian" by him and the other Jimbos, Mr. Ibbotson will always be a treasure.

[@TheCofisher]

I was afraid I'd never hear Jimmy's voice again! Tears!

[@templarrising6299]

You can't blame him for wanting family time.. I wish i had the option

[@TorsSongs]

Jimmy was my favorite singer in the band! Loved this song!

[@jamesclemmer3897]

Got to see them 4 times for free in one weekend in Greensboro NC street party back when he was still with them.. Great band and very appreciative of thier fans. I got all thier autographs too .

[@dougkuykendall1547]

First saw the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in Durango, CO in late '73 or early '74 and a couple times in the 90s. One of the best groups ever.

[@1JUSTPASSINGTHROUGH]

They were so fun back then! I think it was 1972 when I fell in love with them. House on Pooh Corner pulled me right in!

[@lynne345]

Thank you for this, our wedding song for our daughter ❤️ 💕

[@donnaduvall245]

How the energy in the room went up a couple notches when he stepped on the stage. So glad I was there.

[@jennyc9360]

Donna Duvall Yes, Jimmy Ibbotson is supremely talented and knows how to light up every face in the audience. His magnetic spark made the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band so much fun.

[@gymjim100]

That's why I'm Here! Forever!!!!!!!!

[@SeverSTL]

Best concert I've been to. They were fun.

[@kellyfoster7054]

How can they still be a band without him

[@charlesbolton8471]

Because they were a band before he joined it. They were still a band after he left the first time. Obviously, they are still a band without him since he left the second time. For what it’s worth, the same holds true for John McEuen who also left, came back, and left again.

[@jamesclemmer3897]

He is back with them and they are starting thier final tour in just a few weeks.

[@brianross2377]

They were a band before he joined, but not the same band. They were a band after he left, but not the same band.

[@johnwillard6198]

Thanks so much for posting , Jimmy ! So great ❤

[@jdwilkins2000]

This is one of the all time great NGDB songs. It's really cool to see (and hear) Jimmy back on stage with the fellows.

[@jimrebr]

That was a good rendition of Dance Little Jean. I didn’t even know Jimmy Ibbetson wrote that song about his daughter. We saw NGDB in 2012, Jeff Fadden sang it, in 2012. This was a rocking performance!!

[@dylanhupp18]

I love the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band I have been listening to these guys for years I got to go to there 50th anniversary concert twice now there still good but they will not be as good with out Jimmy Ibbotson I really miss him being in the band he is the only member I didn't get to meet :( if I had the money to Go to Colorado my ass would be going up there and seeing him they need to put his voice in a Museum for best Country voice.

[@bionicsjw]

I was there when Jimmy and Jeff played at the Alfred E. Packer Grill at the Univ. of Colo. in the late 70s. You guys were awesome.

[@ericanddorisdeadwyler6531]

I named my daughter Jeanne after hearing this song when I was pregnant with her.

[@SienaJackson]

This was me. I could be little Jean as my parents remarried each other in 1996.

[@ttscrafts6765]

They tore down the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach, but before that I got to see Jimmy Ibbotson with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in the 1970's. He invited us to his house in Topanga Canyon, where we visited for a few hours. I think I was maybe 16 years old, but I did go with my mom and friends.

[@bethdrysdale2793]

The band is not the same without Jimmy Ibbotson I am from Canada Wish I could have visited the Ryman Auditorium I did see them in 1991 when they made the record "Live to Five" been a big fan

[@Mattea68]

exactly

[@kristanmiller5589]

I agree with you i have the cd live to five one of their best. I have seen them six times over the years and now John mceuen left its like caroke not the same band

[@bevschulke9431]

Still sounds great. Handsome as ever😊

[@JamesThomas-zh6mx]

Jimmy needs back with band and back in Nashville .

[@bemer8121]

Wow! So fun to see Jimmy Ibbotson on stage! Blast from my past~ Telluride 1978 ~79 maybe? Moon Gypsy

[@pedaphelps]

glad jimmy was there. wish they could make amends and keep him

[@JosephPearce-pt3ou]

One of the greatest bands of all time

[@jennifercopus5990]

So sweet how he got a bit choked up when he mentioned his daughter SarahJean.

[@RC0307]

Love Ibby!!! ❤️ 🙌🏼

[@paologuerra8795]

To me N.G.D.B. exists only when Ibbotson, Fadden and Hanna are together on the stage!

[@jsgreen1000]

i'll add mceuen. i hope for a reunion tour soon.

[@bradshore4893]

LEGEND !!!!!!!!!!

[@RichardWingate-s8s]

Jimmy has a distinct sounding voice

[@FernandoPerez-sv9tp]

desde muy pequeño sigo a esta gran banda!!felicitaciones por el aniversario

[@annewright6034]

I love Jimmy and John

[@MsClyde57]

[@JPF941]

It's so sad that the falling out between Ibby and Hanna was so deep. I was surprised to see Ibby there.

[@joearchuleta4829]

from what I read ibby said he had problems with the "drummer" he wanted ibby to do certain things (if I remember right) within his traveling life style,so ibby split plus ibby was tired of traveling and didn't need the money.

[@jennywren7822]

lvsrlmsc me again, I wanted to know what they looked like now, and found this. Sam Bush, Jeff Hanna amazingly look the same, but I couldn't get Jimmy Ibbotson. I'm new to all this, I knew nothing about the situation, Jimmy Ibbotson has changed so much. Can you tell me the year, circle be unbroken 2 was, I can't find it anywhere. That I think was the best version of country roads ever, and they were all so happy and enjoying themselves.....

[@jennywren7822]

lvsrlmsc first I knew nothing about NGDB parting ways. I found this and was trying to figure out who was who. Jimmy Ibbotson I couldn't find, he's physically changed completely. You I think have known them all for years. it was only through John Denver that I discovered them. It's a long story, but I got there in the end, I'm around the same age, but being English, I'd never heard of them, anyway the CBU 2 concert I really enjoyed, not so keen on this one, sounds not good. Back to Jimmy Ibbotson the CBU 2 he was full of himself, this one he's wandering about at the back like a lost soul, when he does appear, I take it they had a big fall out......

[@jennywren7822]

lvsrlmsc thank you for that, I'll look them up, I hate Jennifer, it's only used when I'm in the doghouse, Jenny please.

[@jennywren7822]

lvsrlmsc yes I noticed the disconnect, I do notice things. These things often happen with 2 strong minded people working together, it's just a shame it happened here, Jimmy Ibbotson has such a good voice......

[@dylanhupp18]

I think he should of been the lead singer his voice is amazing.

[@billgreen2348]

He and Jeff Hanna shared lead vocals for decades.

[@juniper617]

He has a unique timbre, but I never liked his tendency to go up into a nasal whine. Jeff Hanna founded the band and was always the bandleader, and he’s a fine singer too. He and Ibby swapped leads all the time and did great harmonies. Ibby’s voice hasn’t held up as well as Jeff’s.

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@juniper617 Thank you for being the first person in the comments to give Jeff the credit he is due. With Jeff’s son Jamie in the band now I hope that is an indication the circle will remain unbroken and the band will continue after Jeff is gone.

[@michaelgeorge5285]

You can picture the little girl dancing across the floor at her parents wedding

[@pepecherin2341]

HOY ME RECOMENDARON QUE CONOCIERA ESTA BANDA, Y ME PARECE BASTANTE BUENA SOBRE TODO INSTRUMENTALMENTE.

[@billfraser9296]

Was at that concert in Nashville.ibby u the man!!wonderful reunion.with Jerry Jeff and John Prine and Vince.loved it!!!

[@otisspunkmeyer9339]

Just saw the dirt band a couple weeks ago minus Jimmy great show but for me not the same without Jimmy

[@wandamundy2990]

Was quite confused that they had such great players (Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas) - and gave them hardly anything to do - especially Jerry Douglas . . .

[@Clm124]

Jimmy Ibbotson is the only one who can sing this song! He is such a good songwriter, and his voice is the best. Hanna should stop trying to sing this song at their concerts.

[@MonteD1]

Wish the mix was better.

[@hindubodhkongpala]

Maybe, Different New Lucy Evelyn. That's the story.

[@hindubodhkongpala]

Same Old Lucy Evelyn.

[@garybrinker4522]

I think Jimmy dosen't like to fly, one reason for not stayin with NGDB.

[@stormnside]

He hates to fly...after being strip searched every time due to a shoulder replacement.

[@AllenRamsey-ug6xo]

No offense to the band but ibbotson is the best member it's not the same without him

[@BlancheCarr-q8b]

Sucks! My kids had to sing tbis in school in Ocala. You're sorry!

[@williamcrow582]

poor quality