Jerry Lee Lewis Will Never Be Understood -Kenny Vaughan

Kenny Vaughan shares some backstage stories about the great, Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Kenny Vaughan
Jerry Lee Lewis
The Killer
Marty Stuart
What Made Milwaukee Famous

[@otisgibbs]

Here's a great deep dive of Kenny telling stories. kzbin.info/aero/PLq77ejXzqZpnZMpkHMnGoHMF41taha_Xq

[@sartainja]

I agree with you, Otis. JLL's cover of "Me and Bobbie McGee" is a masterpiece.

[@LinkRocks]

I've gone down a rabbit hole of listening to Kenny's stories. I love this.

[@als1023]

Same, great story teller, excellent pair these two.

[@johndeere8594]

A friend of mine was working in a convenient store and Jerry Lee came in one day. This was not far from his home. He noticed some cassette tapes for sale on the counter on one of those little carousels. Several of them were his music. So he asked my friend where did these come from,my friend said this guy comes by and sells them. So Jerry Lee said all of these are counterfeit and he took them all outside piled them up on the ground and set them on fire. And he said if anyone has a problem with that tellem the killer was here.

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

Kenny Vaughan is an excellent story teller and one hell of a cool guy.

[@Alex16993]

I could listen to Kenny all day. I hope there's more to come, especially these storys about Marty, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon and these old timers - I love them.

[@johnwozniak4947]

Jerry Lee’s live version of She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye might be the best country song of all time.

[@sartainja]

Amen. He could pour the pain into the song while playing the hell out of the piano. Master at work.

[@USNAVDC]

Jerry Lee can do a song like that and make this old boy cry like a baby! When I was in the Navy, I had a little battery record player and I wore out every country album Jerry Lee had out....listening to his songs and thinking about home.

[@michaelcollums4197]

It’s the greatest country song ever wrote or sang, I saw Jerry Lee live in Memphis in the 70’s a lot at Hearnado’s Hideaway and Bad Bobs when he’s on there is nobody can touch him.

[@luthermoore2969]

It is the quintessential country song. Jerry lee imo was the best country singer and artist. And the best rock n roll artist. He is the epitome of a stylist.

[@USNAVDC]

Jerry Lee's YOU WIN AGAIN.....is one of the GREATEST RECORDINGS ever made! Priceless!

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Seeing Jerry at the Thomasville NC VFW when I was 7 made me pick up a guitar and become a picker. circa 1962.

[@bobwallace1880]

THANK YOU OTIS AND KENNY. I am a 75 year old from deep in the heart of Texas. Have seen Jerry Lee over 60 times. The only time he has disappointed me is when he did not show up. Can you name any other musician/singer who sings country, rock n roll, gut bucket blues, old standards, gospel, rhythm and blues all in his style? Kris Christopherson said Jerry Lee was the bravest man he has seen, he was not afraid to try anything in front of an audience. Rock on Jerry Lee !! Otis a bunch of us who love JLL all love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@LaFam1L]

Only person who I would say comes close is maybe Marty Robbins. Even then he didnt do alot of rock and roll. Jerry wouldve been as big as elvis if not for his controversies. Absolute gem.

[@davidspears4550]

@@LaFam1L Nina Simone,and Dean Martin are the only song stylists in the same league, capable of covering anything and making it their own.

[@LaFam1L]

@@davidspears4550 agreed, but I think when it comes to diversity, marty did it all, no knocking the other three though. Legends in their own right.

[@davidspears4550]

@@LaFam1L Marty Robbins was one of the best singers in country (oh,hell, in any genre), but I stand by my statement, listen to Dean Martin sing country,listen to Nina Simone sing anything,these people,along with Jerry Lee were unconstrained by genre and style, people who were music lovers with enough of a sense of adventure that they could do anything.

[@LaFam1L]

@@davidspears4550 I've really only heard 'my rifle, pony and me' and my by dean, wasn't aware he made much more country past that. Will definitely check it out :)

[@joemckibben7757]

My favorite Jerry Lee tune is “39 and Holding”. I was lucky enough to meet him in the early 80s when I was working for his cousin, Jimmy Swaggart. Jerry Lee spent the whole day at the offices and went around saying hello to everyone. He addressed each person he met as “Killer”.

[@buzzbabyjesus]

I love Jerry Lee's version of "You Win Again".

[@cynthianaslim]

Jerry Lee Lewis's country stuff is SERIOUS and his voice borders on OPERATIC. He has total command of EVERYTHING. A subtle shift in his tone in how he sings "You Win Again" can change all kinds of meaning to it- and you instantly know where he's coming from. To say nothing of his piano playing, which of course is always melodic, jumpy, lively. and ON POINT. Charlie Rich sang as if he knew he was going to hell, and he mourned it. Jerry Lee sang as if he knew was going to hell and he couldn't give a shit less.

[@chrisbrowning6102]

Kenny is a great storyteller - on top of being a hell of a guitar player. His story about meeting Ralph Mooney is great.

[@peter.4015]

LOVE Jerry Lee's version of Lucky old Sun. Phenomenal.

[@HootNightowl]

Your Cousin Kenny videos are "hands down", your best, Otis. Cousin Kenny, the living definition of COOL.

[@GAMBINOBILL]

Buddy Holly and Kenny Vaughn are the two coolest squares to ever live. I could listen to Kenny all day.

[@luthermoore2969]

1983 live at Hammersmith Odeon London England had to be one of the top 3 Jerry's performances.

[@hanzzarkov7690]

Man I just love Kenny Vaughan.

[@thejamnasium6447]

he's one of the last living legends of that era. hell, he might be THE last

[@twinturbohenry]

I love this guy! Great person great guitar player!

[@thesongwritersdropin2565]

This is great. Kenny knows how to tell a good story and is hilarious. Jerry Lee was an incredible musician . Great stuff.

[@gthgth1769]

Kenny’s stories are the best no matter the subject. A master storyteller.

[@charliemontgomeryofficial867]

I’ve always thought the same about his cut of Me and Bobby McGee, the high notes are unbelievable. Love Kenny’s impersonation of the killer too, spot on haha.

[@brucegwynn8509]

I laughed out loud and kept a grin on my face the whole episode, really enjoy listening to this guy

[@lauriefarnam5530]

Since Jerry Lee's recent passing last week, I really appreciate listening to Kenny recall so many funny stories and crazy antics about this phenomonal man and entertainer that I 've idolized since the 50's. Thanks for making me smile and laugh... I can just hear Jerry Lee with his sexy drawl say, "I wish I had my gun.."

[@PaulGaston88]

Frankie, not Mamie. Mamie was his Mother, who died in 1970. Frankie was Jerry Lee's sister, who died 2016. Her and her husband had a drive through liquor store next to the Jerry Lee Lewis museum, but the liquor store was not named after Jerry Lee Lewis.

[@devinmillermedia]

Her name was Frankie and she was always nice to me! I made the last photograph of Frankie and Jerry together before she passed at the ranch. Kenny is an amazing musician, glad to see he has good taste, too!

[@jeffclyburn8000]

I could listen to Kenny all day talking or playing 👍👍🍻😎

[@joebobgrizzler9963]

Kenny's passion is unrivaled.

[@tinman00]

Thanks Otis!! I'm old now. Couple of tokes and Otis video. Great morning ☀️

[@huliniswhoiam]

I love that we live in an age where you can openly comment stuff like this about taking tokes and that just be okay haha What a great world to live in!

[@twoshirtman7096]

Big thanks Otis for this really great interview with Kenny, Kenny is definitely a man filled with wisdom. I fully agree with Kenny, Jerry Lee is probably the all times greatest and most unique and genius artist. When you see Jerry Lee performing live you understand why he is on the top. I just want to put forward that Jerry Lee's recordings of gospel music are really brilliant.

[@philgriggs5803]

Jerry Lee Lewis singing Trouble in Mind live in I think London is my favorite.

[@MrFrogman54]

This is great stuff! Covered in cake, flying bottles,,, love it!

[@jayradabaugh2928]

Jerry's Lee's album, The Greatest Live Show on Earth, is one of the very best live albums of all time....High Heel Sneakers, Who will the next fool be,....awesome performances.

[@jaygatsby1]

Jerry Lee is a stunningly great country singer. And What Made Milwaukee Famous is sublime.

[@jimdarhower4945]

Jerry Lee’s country music is killer. I never knew he had a whole country career. He should get more recognition in that regard. Another Place, Another Time slaps bruh.

[@davemoordigian6807]

Jerry Lee Lewis - Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee... Killer tracks!!! Also, "Another Place Another Time" written by the great Jerry Chesnut is a great country recording.

[@jrkchannel37]

I was like 6 years when I heard Wine Spo-Dee o dee. On my top among 100 ish songs

[@dogpaw775]

Otis has struck gold with Kenny Vaughan recollections. I'm laughing along with these stories about Jerry Lee Lewis, totally unique, authentic, 'Killer' and wears it like no one else can or ever will. There's are not enough likes /thumbs up to show how much I enjoyed this vid'.

[@Alex-fd2dr]

Love listening to Kenny tell stories I could listen to him all night just a riot unbelievable

[@RocknRollPiano]

Awesome stories, thanks for sharing them. I have loved Jerry Lee since my memory begins, taught myself to play the piano by listening to him from 4 years old. I listen to and play Jerry's music every single day of my life and always will. I adore him and always will.

[@RWayne-nu2fi]

Incredible!! Thank you, from a long time Jerry Lee fan. Kenny was superb, I could listen to him for hours. Otis, your content in these mini documentaries is unsurpassed, second to none, and without your efforts these memories, this history, would largely be lost forever. Sincerely, thank you.

[@dirktyler3643]

Fantastic interview. My favorite Lewis recordings tend to be his bootlegs or live stuff as well. My favorite versions on Mona Lisa and Bobby McGee are his live versions at the Hammersmith in, I believe, 1983. He also did my favorite versions of many other standards, such as one of his live versions of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. The list goes on and on.

[@stan5585]

I"m so glad you mentioned the country albums, which are discussed at length in Rick Bragg's great book on JLL. Also worth mentioning is how incredibly important Kenny Lovelace is to Jerry's story. 50+ years as his band leader, and one of the nicest guys in the biz.

[@vissitorsteve]

For years I really loved Jerry Lee, but to me in was in the same category as 50's rockers like Little Richard, Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, etc. But in the 70's I bought one of his country albums and was just blown away. You are SO right, his country singing is better than anyone!

[@kevinjamison123]

I will sometimes listen to Middle Age Crazy on loop for an hour straight just to hear him sing with Pig Robbins accompanying on piano. No one sang a country song, or any song for that matter, like The Killer! “He got a heck of a deal, on a new Porsche car…”

[@Whiteyholmes08]

Holy shit… Kenny’s stories are awesome…

[@rylieriley]

I will indeed be watching Don't F**k with the Lewises after I've finished watching this video. 😄 Kenny Vaughan is just plain awesome, and these Jerry Lee stories are 24 karat gold.

[@flautalee3090]

Otis, I’m really enjoying your interviews with Kenny Vaughan. Much appreciated.

[@mikeballew8385]

I love it when somebody has a story to tell >and knows how to tell it.< Otis, you >and< your guests have this gift for sure.

[@dfwlistener7593]

Kenny Vaughn....love you man. You invented cool. Smokin hot guitarist as well!

[@jamesmoontunes]

Kenny is the man. Loving these stories and his take on things.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤ok Im back to hear Kenny imitate the heckler…”boo boo”, it sets me up for hysteria. Alabama Jubilee is on fire by Mister Jerry Lee Lewis. He was a style. An original of epic proportion. Rest In Peace Jerry Lee ❤️

[@edithmaxim2041]

He does the best version of Somehwere Over the Rainbow.

[@deeceea9488]

Jerry Lee's live version of You Win Again from the Palomino is amazing too.

[@edithmaxim2041]

My go to's also. Love all his country songs and of course any live ones.

[@bbrand370]

Love you Kenny!!!

[@PongbyAtari]

I agree with Kenny Jerry Lee is and has been one of my favorite performers for a long time I was about 12 years old when I became a fan and I'm 62 now.

[@wyndes]

This stuff is great. The reverence for the outrageous is heartwarming. And funny.

[@ronnie5129]

Kenny, thanks for this video about The Killer, He is One Of A Kind , there will never be ANYONE Like Him, I got to see him when i was 16 years old, the best show That I Ever Saw, I love the old Video of him in the Late 50's or Early 60's, when he stood up and kicked the Piano Seat Back across the stage, and a few moments later, someone threw it back across the stage, while he was still playing, that Deal should be in the rock & Roll Hall of Videos, LOL, The Damn Best There Brother, Cousin Figel

[@bsjeffrey]

just watched an older video of hal ketchum, was watching the lead guitar player tear it up, and was thinking where do i know that guy from....then it hit me, that's kenny vaughn.

[@normandodson5079]

I thoroughly enjoy your interviews, and especially these with KV. It gives these guys a chance to share their experiences playing with the stars. A perspective you never on TV.🎸❤️

[@tankhalffull]

Kenny is such a great story teller..., short, yet detailed and to the point... so much talent telling great stories of others with amazing talent....

[@weehudyy]

I saw Jerry Lee at some huge Western Suburbs Leagues Club in Sydney Australia in the late 70s , a fairly lacklustre performance and a bunch of ancient rockers were making ' bew , bew , bew ' noises too ... He ignored them but towards the end of the gig some pot bellied , bearded , balding , old aussie ted , walked up the front and yelled something I didn't hear , but he sure did , jumped to his feet , kicked the piano stool over and rocked out for about 20 minutes ... the whole kicking , pounding , quiff shakin business then walked off ... the place went crazy but he didn't encore ... amazing shit

[@buffalee]

HE CAN SING ANYTHING IN HIS OWN STYLE

[@HakubaDojo]

Covered in birthday cake…. I’ll never unsee that…. And that makes me very happy :)

[@mojo6778]

Kenny is awesome, love his stories!

[@mickeysoltys6960]

Gary Stewart is the natural evolution of Jerry Lee.

[@oldreb285]

Jerry Lee Lewis "The Session" My favorite

[@jeffsmith1945]

Love it ! Kenny is the best

[@davidlj53]

Spot on, JLL was waaay before his time, love his music.

[@VictorRochaGaming]

I was at the gift shop across the street from Graceland in 1990. As an aside, I asked the guy at the counter if there was a Jerry Lee Lewis gift shop around town. He said no, then proceeded to give me directions to the Killer's house. I didn't drive by - too busy - but it was still awesome.

[@Caperhere]

OMG. Watched that doc Kenny mentioned. Didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Imagine that poor film crew, lol. Also, had no idea JLL covered Me and Bobby McGee. I listened to three versions of him doing it through different years. Couldn’t feel it at all. My personal favourites are KK, and Janis. To each their own. One thing’s for certain…it’s a fantastic song that’s stood the test of time.

[@sayeager5559]

These Kenny Vaughn stories are just like the Kevin Harrington ones, they just get better and better.

[@jamesmcghee3440]

My dad was a great fan of Jerry Lee Lewis and turned me onto “the Killer”, one of his favorites was @who’s gonna play this old piano and I’m dead and gone?” I’m gonna tell all my good friends that Marty Stewart birthday cake fiddle story … that’s too funny. so just thank you so much, Kenny is one of your best guests ever. I’ve enjoyed everyone of your videos, but especially those with Kenny.

[@LesViperesMusic]

This Kenny Week is pretty darn cool !!!

[@rogernetzer1054]

Dear Mr. Gibbs You are my favorite channel. You know what you got and you present it graciously. The laughs don't hurt neither. Bless you.

[@paddycollins9719]

Hes a king

[@brianbrino4310]

What a great video and Jerry Lee the very best on the piano! What a legend! Thank you sooo much Otis!

[@randyhanlon4746]

You Sir are a excellent interviewer. I would put Kenny's playing skills up against anyone on the planet, high praise I know. Good health.

[@harlanclayton1761]

You two make a great team of road tales. Kenny has an infectious laugh and you, Otis, seem to bring it out of him too. I was at a meet and greet with Cuz and Marty's band here in Jacksonville and tried to get them to just talk about every day stuff being on the road, but the wife was pulling on my arm to stop asking normal questions. I did find out that Kenny had the most children out of the grouand... anyway,, I really enjoy your behind the scene tales with all your buddies. Better than reading if from any books, but recommended books from yall are worth a lot also. Keep on truckin' friends ... You two are .... Living the life ... Good or Bad ... but living the life....♥️🇺🇸😎

[@markmeyer3448]

A real man doesn't boo jerry lee...Loved the video man!!! Thank you!

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤️ this is gold and KEnny Vaughn is golden-er ❤️

[@devakikaren]

She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye is one of my favorites, if not THE favorite but who can choose just one fav of Jerry Lee's? Mourning for real here in Louisiana.

[@imannonymous7707]

Thats so cool man. The killer , imagine. To me , hes bigger than life. Kenny has great stories. BTW that lucky old sun.....just jerry lee and a piano....thats mine

[@wendellbuchanan9447]

Kenny I never understood or knew you were such a "cool cat". With the Fabulous Superlatives get-up & not getting to talk a lot, I mistakenly thought of you as a "goober". If anyone is a "goober" , its certainly me. Thank you Marty for introducing this wonderful person & musician to someone who considered himself a true classic country aficionado!. Forgive me Kenny..., Bad to the bone 🙏❤️

[@MrGconkling]

Thank you for being here. I don’t feel so alone... ❤️🕊🎹🕊❤️ 🎶🙏🎶 ❤️

[@jeffboyd9101]

Seen Jerry Lee Lewis early 80s London Ont showed up late as he played Lulu's in Kitchener Ont the night before closing time told anybody they could stay had the owner lock the doors, as best as I can remember that man tore it up until 4am totally amazing show .

[@buffalee]

TNX KENNY

[@greenbub1]

Thanks for posting the link to that documentary. Wow. What a circus!

[@douglasboyd8475]

I could listen to this all day

[@blackpeach]

Great content as always, Otis. Much respect!!!!

[@tonyvogler7778]

Love these stories!

[@microwavedsoda]

wow what a memory on this guy. Great guy, really chill.

[@toddgriffis896]

About 20 years ago Jerry Lee played at a Shrimp festival called "Shrimporee" in Aransas Pass, Texas, he was old then but still it was so cool to see him in our little town

[@TedBegnoche]

I treasure these interviews. You guys are awesome. Thank you Otis and cousin Kenny!

[@rc6981]

Fantastic!!The killer story's are priceless! 👍 Thank you I needed that.

[@frankgoodmanbuzzholland7517]

Freakin epic in every way. XxxFrank. Amazing, Otis. KV rules.

[@wallygdg]

just beautiful...thanks guys.

[@frankrichards3089]

Great stuff. one legend talking about THEE legend

[@dexblue]

Thank you Otis!!

[@stevemurray2737]

Thanks Otis!… Kenny does not know how great a Picker and Presence he is..