Jimmie Rodgers - Blue Yodel No 1 (T For Texas)

Jimmie Rogers Sings T for Texas.

[@MikeBlitzMag]

Considering that he passed away in 1933, the fact that video clips of Jimmie Rodgers in action have survived is nothing less than answered prayer. Love it!

[@stationmanager9325]

The clips of Jimmie were shot on film. Later dubbed to video tape in the late 1960,s.

[@zachill]

@@stationmanager9325 I assume they must’ve recorded the audio for this at the same time they filmed it then synced it up right? I mean that would at least explain the women around him talking and everything being in sync with one another

[@roypreston5792]

Love it to brilliant

[@dennisgrubbs1929]

Love hearing and seeing the originals - I bet if Jimmie had been around when Skynyrd covered T for Texas he would have approved Great song

[@johnwright4395]

cut from a movie

[@truesouthern6138]

How can folks say they love country music or claim that they're country AND NOT EVEN KNOW THE FATHER OF COUNTRY MUSIC

[@CNote_Bowling]

I get so many weird looks when I tell people this is the kind of stuff I enjoy listening to since I’m only 25, but You can’t ever go wrong with a little bit of vintage country and blues.

[@kevinkeener]

That's awesome. If you want to hear a modern version of this kind of music, listen to Colter Wall. He's about your age, incidentally. A lot of his songs have this feel. He even references Blue Yodel No. 9 in his excellent song, 13 Silver Dollars. Other good Colter Wall songs that have this feel are Saskatchewan 1881, High and Mighty, Caroline, Summer Wages, too many to list. Enjoy.

[@CNote_Bowling]

@@kevinkeener I listen to him a lot, actually! I like The Devil Wears a Suit And Tie a lot walking to work!

[@Hy-Brasil]

when i was a kid - 80s/90s - i used to come home from school and listen to my mom's old records. since she was from Alabama a lot of them were country western. we didn't have cable tv for a long time and didn't get the internet until 1997 so there wasn't a whole lot to do. but when we did get the internet i listened to a lot of old country. i was WAY out of step with the other kids my age. but as it turns out, they're all adults who are out of step with reality and a good old fashioned life. taking pictures of their food and duck faces, waiting for validation from strangers on their social media..... As for me, I'm still listening to old country western, taking care of my kids and my little farm. they listen to the oldies as well. though my oldest likes country, the youngest likes big band swing and jazz. someone has to keep it alive lol so don't let anyone judge you. this is the real deal. old fashioned calloused-fingers talent.

[@yy19aos]

im 11 and i love jimmie rodgers

[@adamwho9678]

My dad was born in 1948 and Jimmie Rodgers was his favorite singer. He discovered that music later even, considering his own dad who grew up in that time period gave him crap for liking it lol. He had the entire collection on cassette at one point before they got lost. I found them online and burnt some cds for him just before he retired so he could enjoy them again. I like the music myself, but nothing like he did.

[@thekidfromiowa]

I can't believe someone had the foresight to film him and that the film was preserved.

[@outdoored.ccydecker4746]

Adam Vanderpluym it was so I could learn how to play this song by ear like my father and his did and so on. Too bad the skills have wavered through generation.

[@UnitedSoundVideo]

Audio is great!

[@darilcaldwell31]

Adam your right that is pretty damn good seeing film not grainy like other old time movies and film

[@treystewart2708]

Glad they did !

[@thekidfromiowa]

@Marco DeoHe died the year the other was born.

[@jab3785]

The recording industry was still in its infancy not to mention talking pictures so to have anything this good is really a minor miracle.

[@Loincourt]

And the kids today think that music videos are something new, eh?

[@KiwiSpartan01]

+Loincourt Lestat when music and music videos were better and more genuine

[@debragiannini4458]

This was a "SHORT" film shown at weekly movie shows that included news reels as well as cartoons and movies. The sound and film were recorded separately and then combined for this "talkie" (as opposed to the "silent' films that began the film era and were shown with live musicians.

[@relix7373]

I honestly can't believe how incredible the quality is on this.

[@beingexemplary06]

it truly is.

[@ratish1458]

I'm from India and my favorite Singer is Kishor Kumar and he is arguably the best singer of India. Kishore Kumar was born in 1929 and passed away in 1987. It's a treat to listen to his songs. He was an untrained singer. Kishore Kumar back then was a huge fan of Jimmy Rodgers and he used to sing his songs when he was in his teenage. And kishore Kumar introduced yodeling in India when he started to sing in films and we Indians are so grateful to Jimmy Rodgers who was an inspiration to kishore Kumar.

[@robertwynkoop7112]

That is a fantastic story, thank you, I will go find Mr Kumar!

[@ratish1458]

@@robertwynkoop7112 Thanks a lot Robert. And I have a request if you could listen to a song called chala jaata hu kisi ke dhunme. In this song he has done yodeling so beautifully. Thanks once again

[@elfegomoore500]

WOW! You have opened up a whole new world of music for me! Kishor Kumars music is awesome!

[@ratish1458]

@@elfegomoore500 ❤❤❤❤

[@ratish1458]

@@robertwynkoop7112 ❤❤❤❤

[@Photograph1974]

Jimmie Rodgers is from Meridian, Mississippi - my hometown. Rodgers is the greatest of all time. He's one of the very few artists to be inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

[@rowdyways4228]

This song is almost 100 years old and it’s better than anything out today

[@t4texastom587]

Until 1956 when Elvis overtook the music industry, Jimmie Rodgers, AKA The Singing Breakman......was the world's most influential singer. R. I. P. Jimmie Rodgers

[@judylear3237]

My dad was born in 1909 and this was his favorite singer. Jimmie Rodgers songs in the 1920's and 1930's, when he was a young man, were huge hits of that time just as some of the music of today. Jimmie sang about the hard times and touched the heart and soul of regular people in this country at one of the most difficult times in history. In 80 plus years how many singers will still be honored as Jimmie Rodgers is...

[@rwaggs62]

Jimmy Rodgers, Robert Johnson & Hank Williams, Sr. are singing together now...Can you imagine the beautiful sounds the 3 kings make together,,, THE BLUE YODELER!!!

[@hawkerben1158]

This song isn’t long off from becoming 100 years old and it still holds up today I hope it goes on for another hundred years, long after we’re all gone, its too good to be forgotten

[@ITILII]

That line at :50 "Cause I can get more women, than a passenger train can haul !" Greatest lyric of ALL TME - by the Father of Country Music !!!

[@Paulbradley-ub1vs]

I'm an English guy now in my 70,s and have never ever heard anything as important or moving in 50 odd years.Don't ever forget jimmie

[@user-qz3hb9kk5u]

Yup. This guy was important not only in the development of country music but also blues, inspiring legends like howling wolf and muddy waters. This man's extremely important but doesn't get enough love nowadays

[@paintballgod33]

I saw Jimmie Rodgers yodel on the stage And I saw Hank when they walked him to his grave I saw a country boy from Memphis change the world with rock and roll These old eyes have seen it all.

[@MsLou-su5pj]

paintball33. Just reading through some of the comments and my eyes caught yours. Just saying I hope your old eyes are still enjoying many things. My late hubby saw Hank Williams in 1949 along with many others at the old Rhyman in Nashville. Through our almost 50 years of marriage we were able to see quite a few entertainers. I would have to look up my notes to name them all. It was a lot of fun and we loved to dance. It would have been a real treat to see Jimmie Rogers but he was gone before l was born but we sure danced to T For Texas many times. Keep on looking, I like your determination. MsLou from Louisiana

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

I hope you are still listening may God bless you 2019 nov.

[@MsLou-su5pj]

Still listening here in Louisiana. Aren’t we glad we can still find good music.

[@chloepresley2000]

The words are from a song called 'These Old Eyes Have Seen It All' by George Jones

[@lancetroyer4099]

Ken Burns did good.

[@encouragerfulton]

1930s ... the BIRTH of Country Music with Jimmie Rodgers! Thanks for posting this video clip!

[@SanDiegoVoyager]

God, I can't believe that you have this. I grew up listening to Mr. Rogers...my dad, born in 1906 loved his music...which we had all on the old style records. I never thought I'd actually see him perform. Thank you so much. Mr. Jimmy Rogers was the inspiration for many, many blues singers, black and white, who came after him.

[@AB-zg5vy]

Hi, are you alive?

[@SanDiegoVoyager]

@@AB-zg5vy i think so! Lol

[@gailpink504]

I came here from van Morrison, cleaning windows, where he is mentioned so affectionately with a few others. Congrats on still being alive by the way, keep up the good work!

[@AB-zg5vy]

@@SanDiegoVoyager what was your back then btw?....u must be feeling nostalgic now remembering your comment...

[@christyperry8390]

Jimmy was my dads favorite. I grew up listening to this music. Hes gone now but i can stilllisten to jimmy and think of all the memories we had. I love you daddy.

[@hillbillymusic]

What a talent and the legacy he left. Country music owes a big debt to this guy. And where are today's yodelers? My college roommate in 1971 was into his guitar licks. As they would do on Hee Haw - SALUTE!

[@string6]

The Singing Brakeman (1897-1933) as he was known when he worked for the Railroad released this song in 1928 and it was the first country song to sell more than half a million copies.Awesome video first time view for me.I,m a skynyrd fan and this song was big for them thanks to jimmie.

[@reno145]

SWEET MERCY! How I wish my Dad could have seen this before he died last July. Jimmie was his all time favorite. I hear this and think of Dad. Thank you for posting this.

[@robinbobbin75155]

My Dad did the same for me. He shared his love for Jimmie Rodgers, many old blues singers (Lighten Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Lemon Jefferson) and other country and bluegrass (Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, The Carter Family, Blue Sky Boys). My Mom exposed me to Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Joan Baez, as well as classical music and scottish folk music.I was truly blessed by God to have parents that opened my ears and eyes to a world of music beyond what was popular. I love all music now!

[@williamlanier9]

Love it!

[@herni187]

Just shows how music reaches different people. I'm Mexican and I heard this song in a music class I took at our local college I heard it and man it's catchy 👍🏽 I would have never found it if I hadn't taken that class.

[@MsTICTAK]

Hernan Medrano yes same

[@michaelcrenshaw8985]

And hopefully, you found a few more songs because you found this one😁

[@Elite59]

Have you ever listened to Lynyrd Skynyrd's version of this song? Hold on to your hat, when you listen to it!

[@kaffirbhai6dec1992]

I am from India

[@moschettiflavio3635]

From italy this song still sound amazing.

[@bilbomcbaggins]

Jimmy: "I'm gonna shoot poor Thelma, just to see her jump and fall" Woman in the window: ☺️

[@tbut155]

🤣

[@EvanGrubbs]

Grandma is over here BEAMING while he's singing about being a player and killing his girlfriend... yet people my age and younger speak out against violent imagery in music like it's something to do. What a world!

[@nurkenrustem6044]

Johnny Cash killed a man in Rhino just to watch him die.

[@cgstadler]

@@nurkenrustem6044 Reno

[@RustyLongPipe]

😂😂😂

[@ronwilson5210]

Ken Burns brought me here. God Bless "Country Music". JR is the "God Father".

[@rusty.ramrod]

Lyrics T for Texas, T for Tennessee T for Texas, T for Tennessee T for Thelma That gal that made a wreck out of me O-de-lay-ee-a-lay-ee-o-ly-ee If you don't want me mama You sure don't have to stall, Lawd Lawd If you don't want me mama You sure don't have to stall 'Cause I can get more women Than a passenger train can haul O-de-lay-ee-a-lay-ee-o-ly-ee I'm gonna buy me a pistol Just as long as I'm tall, Lawd, Lawd I'm gonna buy me a pistol Just as long as I'm tall I'm gonna shoot poor Thelma Just to see her jump and fall O-de-lay-ee-a-lay-ee-o-ly-ee I'm goin' where the water Drinks like cherry wine, ding on boys, ding 'em Lord I'm goin' where the water Drinks like cherry wine 'Cause the Georgia water Tastes like turpentine O-de-lay-ee-a-lay-ee-o-ly-ee I'm gonna buy me a shotgun With a great long shiny barrel I'm gonna buy me a shotgun With a great long shiny barrel I'm gonna shoot that rounder That stole away my gal O-de-lay-ee-a-lay-ee-o-ly-ee Rather drink muddy water Sleep in a hollow log Rather drink muddy water And sleep in a hollow log Than to be in Atlanta Treated like a dirty dog O-de-lay-ee-a-lay-ee-o-ly-ee your welcome...

[@lilmoe4364]

This guy is such an icon. This is art, history, culture.. so classic.. a true legend

[@Ms41855]

Ha ha! More than a passenger train can haul! My daddy loved this man's music--sweet memories.

[@jamesalex5166]

Hello p Mann

[@jacksontattam7341]

This is actually a clip from a promotional film that Jimmie Rogers did for the Columbia Film Corporation in 1930. He recorded the disk record of this song for Victor Talking Company talent scout Ralph Pier in 1928. He also did two more songs in that film, "Waiting For A Train" and "Daddy and Home."

[@ksgal58]

my daddy adored jimmie, had all his albums, played them all the time..i hated them but learned to like them especially whn im missing him i put jimmie on and i see daddy

[@adalbertotrevor6461]

dege boller hello how are you doing

[@seekhonesty8124]

dege boller I love jimmy ❤️

[@seekhonesty8124]

Adalberto Trevor OBI

[@richardwray7591]

Hi there

[@pikeman80]

Music doesn't get any better than this.....a raw combination of country and blues..... Gene Autry was much like this when he started as well....I could listen to this stuff all day.

[@chairde]

I love youtube because now I can see all these great performers. I'm so glad I've lived this long.

[@smokeybinionjr.5723]

The Great Jimmie Rodgers. From Life, to Legend, To An Icon Forever. The Man That Started It All. The Father Of Country Music. Smokey Binion, Jr.

[@LaaksonLilja]

There´ll never be another Jimmie Rodgers! His tunes will live forever - and, thanks to recordings, his voice!

[@ATSF1927]

Good Lord, this takes me back to my boyhood days, I was 6 years old when Jimmie died. I haven't seen this picture show in many years. Excellent memories.

[@okkid1949]

Jimmie was the first country music star and for good reason He was great!

[@joshuahendrickson4854]

Jimmie is simply one of the best of the early country singers. When you hear his voice for the first time, you'll never forget it. I've always wished I could yodel like that, but I can't make my voice break in the least. I really should get out my martin and play along with some of these great old songs. Jimmie was such an influence on later country artists. Who knows what songs he would have recorded if only he would have lived longer.

[@roykey3422]

I've read that jimmie had a mobile recording machine and made some records at home. They said at the end he was starting to morph or change his sound to what was coming down the road. "There's a tear in my beer" type stuff.

[@shaggmydogg]

Jimmie Rodgers passed at the age of 35 from Tuberculosis.. at the time of his death he accounted for 10% of RCA Victors sales in a much depressed economy ...1933.. Depression Era..

[@Dannys998877]

This is from a 1930 Columbia Pictures movie short titled: "The Singing Brakeman." It's the only sound film of Rodgers in performance and includes three songs: "Waiting for a Train," "Daddy and Home," and "Blue Yodel" (T for Texas). The entire movie is available as a good quality upload on KZbin.

[@estelleschneider9033]

After Jimmy Rodgers passes away..1933..The Jimmy Frederick Rodgers was born..resembled the 2st Jimmy. .and was a very popular country singer and writer..

[@fernbenoit9734]

This takes me back o my dad singing Jimmie Rodgers. He looked so much like Jimmie, sat with his guitar just like Jimmie, did those Jimmie Rodgers runs, and even yodeled like Jimmie

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

i sure wish today's singers would hear this. he sure was something.

[@beardedyodeler]

Ive heard a lot of covers of this song and Jimmie blows them out of the water. Can't beat the original. Jimmie is one of my heroes. I hope one day I can take a trip down to his hometown where they have a festival for him every year.

[@hello.667]

Beautiful voice without any technology and autotune

[@PaganWar92]

The father of country music. Simply amazing.

[@randolphpatterson5061]

That's the "other" Jimmie Rodgers, who was born in 1897 and was active for about ten years in the 20's & 30's. He was the "Father of Country Music". Before his time, there were cowboy ballads and delta blues, and he was the first to record songs that have all the basic elements of the classic style of country & western. Just the way Robert Johnson became the forerunner of rock.

[@guilhermebahia6050]

@@randolphpatterson5061 This is the same Jimmie Rodgers lol

[@t4texastomjohnnycat978]

The Singing Breakman... the Father of Country Music. 🎻🎸

[@stationmanager9325]

I listned to Jim Rodgers as a kid in Australia on my one valve battery radio. I was bitten hook, line and sinker with Jimmies singing style and of course his guitar playing.Latter on an old lady gave me some 78 recordings of Jim Rodgers and Ihad a gramphone but teh., the spring was broken. I figured out a way to make a new drive system, and I was thrilled with my gramaphone and being able to listen to Jimmie Rodgers.

[@ronodom365]

My daddy said he helped put him in a room in Morganfield, Ky after a show. My dad was born in 1914. We listen to his music when i was a child.

[@bluv6]

Truly spectacular in every respect. Jimmie Rodgers first recorded this song in October 1927, and it was a tremendous hit. This version is from the 1929 short film "The Singing Brakeman." You can truly hear the influence of the blues here, and Jimmie future influence on a huge swath of American music, from the blues to country to, eventually, rock and roll Wonderful to see this here. Truly a miracle of the internet that this is now available to us all.

[@DIANNEELEE]

I wasn't raised with my family on my father's side, but I remember the family singing these old blues by Jimmy Rogers when I was 6 and under. I have had a love affair with him all my life.

[@CharlesOffdensen]

From Tyrol to Texas, Jimmie Rogers is best cowboy yodeler.

[@richardskola3570]

If only Jimmie Rodgers could have had access to the recording equipment that was available just ten years after his passing. At least we have these recordings, and this video treasure that I never knew existed until now.

[@rocknrollfanatic96]

I'm pleasantly surprised that this has over a million views. Glad to see all these folks here from the History of Rock class, I'm not taking it myself but I'm glad that it appears so many people are. Which means you get to discover great stuff like Jimmie Rodgers.

[@Rowsdow3r]

Thank you for uploading this. I'm a man who is 28 years old. My old man played Jimmie Rodgers as long as I can remember. Jimmie is still one of my favorites.

[@TeriLaFaye]

Listening to this reminds me on my daddy playing and singing for us when we were kids. I am glad someone recorded this.

[@jamesalex5166]

Hello Teri 👋

[@thelmahossley4470]

My daddy use to joke around with me and said that I was name after this song. Love it, now my Grand-kids get a kick out of hearing it.

[@adalbertotrevor6461]

Hi there!

[@seekhonesty8124]

Hey how are you doing

[@adalbertotrevor6461]

Who be this

[@Senkino5o]

Though I can't give an amen to the lyrics, nor would I expect he would've wanted me to, I can amen the style... Reckon how much easier it was in them times to witness to the lost... Bless their souls, and Lord help me to do likewise and win 'em to Christ in this day and age, Amen.

[@Sky-pg6xy]

Eli Jackson I can certainly appreciate the lyrics. It's rather interesting to hear someone sing about such a dark aspect of life. It's definitely refreshing.

[@hater38100]

these lyrics are badass

[@riserclamp]

they dont make music like this anymore!!! great stuff!

[@jamesdunn9714]

The first country national recording star.A country blues man at base. He influenced Hank, Ernest Tubb, George Jones and Cliff Carlisle to name but a few.

[@jamesdunn9714]

***** Yes, I can dig that he was influential for Skynard.

[@codydavis595]

James Dunn. sounds like he influenced canned heat too on going up the country

[@kosjeyr]

...and Merle Haggard

[@mcconlogue1898]

He influenced many of the black bluesmen as well.

[@knowmusicman157]

Hank Snow

[@inyobill]

".. play a guitar just like rnging a bell". what genius. Thanks for posting this gem.

[@brenttopia]

i remember listening to this in my grandpa's car when we went fishing. amazing man. "T for Texas"!!!!!!!!

[@samuelstevens9699]

This man is known as the father of country music and is from my home town of Meridian Mississippi, come visit the Jimmy Rogers museum.

[@troyupshaw3846]

First singer/musician I remember hearing. Still have my dad's records of him.

[@smokeybinionjr.5723]

An Iconic Performance by the Legendary Jimmie Rodgers. Smokey Binion, Jr.

[@TSOL2023]

I love the woman in the window nodding and smiling while Jimmie sings about shooting Thelma "just to see her jump and fall"!

[@88Path88]

Here because I've been listening to Jimmie since I was a kid in the 1980's. Glad someone out there is paying attention to the legends though.

[@jamesalex5166]

Hello path 👋

[@unclead39]

First time I've ever seen a film of Jimmie Rodgers performing. Thanks.

[@Raap123]

Just remember this song on a Victrola up high during a dry spell, a mother dancing with a baby on her shoulder. And this baby was later in the heart of every schoolgirl.

[@ne58whitney]

Could not agree with you more. One of the best singer and song writers ever. Not sure what music would sound like today with out his influence.

[@kitsilanoband]

I was born in 1943 and as a child heard the man off an old victrola with that Jack Russell Terrier listening right along with us coming up stairs from the living room. Yes he was the original Elvis bringing Black sounds to the world and pointing out the road for all the Hanks to follow. What pure beauty.

[@user-qz3hb9kk5u]

Not really, back then in Mississippi, both black and white people made similar style of music (atleast in the railways where Jimmie was influenced) and there wasn't much differentiation between blues and country yet, just southern music

[@OlymPigs2010]

.....Other Way Around.....Jimmie Rogers Was The Inspiration For Rock & Roll And Rhythm and Blues....Everybody Copied Him.....Also Jimmie Learned Yodelling From The People Who Invented It...The Swiss !!!

[@calebjay1wilson431]

​@@OlymPigs2010yeah. Jodel means to utter in German. And yes Jimmie Rodgers did influence most black bluesmen that came after him. Howling Wolf and Robert johnson were huge Jimmie rodgers fans and were heavily influenced by him just to name a couple. Jimmie was America's first superstar.

[@calebjay1wilson431]

​@@user-qz3hb9kk5uthat is right. Country and blues is the cornerstone for Rock and roll, Jazz, R&B, Soul, RAP.

[@nickbagelboy]

Honestly, I love this guy. I listen to him quite a bit actually along with the good ol country singers. I find it quite funny the looks on peoples faces when they ask me what I listen to and I show em this, cause heres me, tattoos, huge spacers, piercings, different hair styles, kind of "intimidating looking", and then show them that I listen to old yodeling country music. Its especially great when im talking with seniors and tell them I listen to the ol guys :) I really enjoy this music.

[@busterbrown3706]

Jimmie Rodgers was another genius...like Elvis 27 years later...who absorbed all kinds of styles of music and made up his own unusual style.

[@jamesdunn9714]

A special singer. Real soulful.

[@Benjabola]

this man never breaks

[@soumyadeepbanerjee964]

Definition of an Icon, simplicity at it's finest!

[@garypaquin9571]

A strong melodic voice, very good rhythm guitarist and charismatic presentation. He was the prototype for Willie Nelson. With auto tune and other audio advances over the last century why can’t anybody yodel that well anymore?

[@inextremus2]

i am 37 and i remember my father singing and playing, TIMELESS. thanks for this!

[@RustyLongPipe]

…amd now you’re 50. Hope you’re still bumping some Jimmie Rodgers from time to time.

[@earlslot8320]

the singing breakman, number 1

[@carolrizzardi5476]

I remember hearing this music on the Grand Ole Opry on the radio when I was a kid. Also remembered all the WWII music . . . great remembering my grandparents and parents while listening . . .

[@adalbertotrevor6461]

Hi there!

[@jamesalex5166]

Hello Carol 👋

[@silusray715]

Towards the end the record company would tie him in the chair so they could keep recording him. My grandma was his 1st cousin, she told me this.

[@jamesalex5166]

Hi Silus

[@CheeseMan78]

2000's: "I get more ass then a toilet seat" 1920's: "I can get more woman than a passenger train can hold"

[@frankgunold268]

Is this not 30s ?

[@bigbeefscorcho]

It’s haul, but lol anyway

[@comedyshorts2]

@Lyric Magic It was filmed twice 1929 and 1930. I have a film print,

[@v-g-z3689]

@@comedyshorts2 Damn, that´s nice! I´d love to have a film print of this, a proper one, from an analogue source, not from a digital copy.

[@HighlanderNorth1]

✔️🤔Yes, and its primarily because toilet seats weren't invented til 1978. Before that, you just found a bush whenever nature called, and you hoped the last bush-user left some pages from the New York Times or Washington Post for you to use, because toilet paper wasn't invented til 1984..... It's 2021 now, and we've got Cottonelle and Charmin, but I still prefer the New York Times or Washington Post. Not because they are more absorbent, but because they are more deserving! 😁

[@tbarkerjr7777]

Great memories of being quite young, being babysat by my dad, and listening to this song. He only played yodeling music when my mom wasn't home. 😀

[@desatormentandome]

Arrived here after hearing that Johnny Cash said Mr Jimmie Rodgers was his favourite in the radio since childhood. Really JR sings like an angel and has so poignant lyrics and catching tunes. Love his yodelling and I regret he was so ill and died at such an early age. Thanks for sharing!

[@seanoconnor2531]

i love the juxtaposition of the woman in the rocking chair, the other woman in the winda and Jimmie singing about shooting Thelma and a rounder and and they're just sitting there smiling "oh isn't he wonderful" lol, can you imagine people flipping out today if that was on the tele?

[@kkozovska]

I'm 17 and I looove this music !! ♥

[@chang8075]

happy 27th birthday to you

[@kkozovska]

@@chang8075 28 soon ♥ and still love it haha

[@johnathanstark5076]

Music theory and history got me to discover and love Jimmy 2 years ago. Still listening to him!

[@ellenboli1]

History of rock here 2! Great music.. Love the yodel!

[@jamesalex5166]

Hello Ellen

[@brenttopia]

One of the greatest musicians ever. Just shows that you don't need technique to make some great tunes to listen to!

[@bensmyth450]

There is a lot of technique going on here.

[@vowkix9003]

@@bensmyth450 yeah im sure he remembers this comment and will definetely answer you cause he surely has access to and uses this account to this date

[@allenmichaelowen2741]

@@vowkix9003😂

[@vowkix9003]

@@allenmichaelowen2741 xd

[@brittanyalexander9517]

I am proud to be from Mississippi because of this man and so many other greats from our home.

[@richardwray7591]

Hi Brittany

[@t4texastom587]

NO QUESTION Brittany....👍🎻🎸

[@jimferris9447]

Rodgers recorded with Louis Armstrong. I wish he could have recorded with Robert Johnson too.

[@viviansefakor6255]

Listening all the way from GHANA. Great good Music breaks no bones. Bravo

[@michaelb.sanchez3799]

This brings back so many memories of sitting with my grandfather listening to his Jimmy Rogers

[@jaytomson7052]

This is just magnificent!

[@rvprksh]

He was an inspiration for Kishore da. Respect.

[@davidhwalton]

Wow. That kicked ass. I am stunned at how good this guy was. Coursera brought me here. History of Rock. It was worth taking the course to be introduced to this guy.

[@mle011]

I'm learning about this guy in my "History of Rock and Roll" class in college right now. This was basically the beginning of rock and roll.

[@sadabaharmusicalgroup694]

Amazing country music. Jimmie Roggers is Fabulous

[@lorigibbs2379]

haha yes he would have! omgosh! I am watching the PBS series Country music awesome and so glad they included him!

[@k13e14b15]

How could he not be included?

[@melissabarnosky6639]

I had to listen to this for a gen-ed music course I'm taking. A hidden gem that I am pleased to have discovered.

[@jamesalex5166]

Hello Melissa

[@williamlanier9]

Man that guy was good!! He inspired so many country singers like Hank Williams and others. Definitely inspired by past blues singers though.