Roky Erickson - Goodbye Sweet Dreams

[@juancaminante8078]

Had the honor of working for him from time to time. Growing up in the punk scene in Austin, Roky was our Messiah. When he came back to life in the 90’s, it was like watching a lost wiseman strolling back into town. Bless his sweet heart.

[@toddvw1]

i worked as Roky's photographer on this (and other times), and yes Roky loved people and was very sweet. I miss him. this song is beautiful...

[@PreApocalypseJitters]

Every one of my sensibilities is rattled. This musician rejuvenated my love of both "outsider" rock and psychedelic rock. I Think of Demons, Goodbye Sweet Dreams, Haunt, Night of the Vampire, A Cold Night for Alligators...the entire 13th floor library...very saddened. Roky was one of my 5 favorite artists, with Daniel Johnston, Tom Waits, and the late Warren Zevon and Johnny Cash. RIP You Don't Love Me Yet...well, yes, I do, and I'll never stop. None of us will ever stop.

[@psychospeakempire]

a wonderful tribute. 😎

[@2apocalypsex]

Burn The Flames is my personal favorite.

[@BonnaBoll]

So sad to hear of our great loss. You will be missed Roky. But always remembered. Thank you for your music. R.I.P

[@ericflesher4912]

Roky is so damned approachable and loves interaction with people. I hope one day to meet him. He's an underappreciated genius.

[@tobybubonic333]

this has me tearing up really bad. and the comments section is making it harder to hold back. God bless Roky Erickson and the music he has left us with.

[@Kulumuli]

It is painful. Face it, don't avoid it. And then you will be a stronger and better person.

[@tobybubonic333]

@@Kulumuli thank you, brother. i've been embracing it and i'm learning to play some of his songs

[@Kulumuli]

@@tobybubonic333 Thank you too. Hope You're all right now. I must follow visual arts, as that is my thing. Take care brother.

[@tammylundy8912]

Goodbye, Roky, and thanks. You forged a path that millions now travel.

[@yupperz8693]

I had the pleasure of seeing him live in Austin Texas during South by Southwest a few years back at was probably his last show ever at Thrasher Death Match. About a month or two later he passed away. How is very happy to see him live but it was a rough show since he would forget some of his lyrics and space out from time to time. Thank you for your music

[@CaptainSensibleIII]

His last show was in San Francisco at The Chapel

[@Kulumuli]

Saw him in Oslo, Norway maybe a few years earlier. They didn't get the sound right but I'm glad I got to see him in concert. I remember a few years after this I was driving with a friend who loves music but didn't know Roky. He was stunned when I played 'The Evil One' in the car.

[@HarryHas]

Goodbye Roky. Such a beautiful person

[@billzebub2219]

It's great to see all these tributes to a great talent who will never ever receive anything like the credit he deserves.

[@billythealiensmiller]

Yes, he will.

[@chasjohn57]

Still love it Roky, the father of psychedelic music.

[@davestone4468]

Just rewatched the Your Gonna Miss Me documentory an the version he sings on the balcony with just him an accoustic classic Roky an it was good to see some light an I think happiness in that version

[@jennys6307]

R.i.p angelo per le mie orecchie.. grazie! ♥️

[@adrianopieretto609]

thank you roky for this beautiful last song you always give us dreams of nightmare but this is so sweet rest in peace your music never die goodby beautiful phantom

[@rogerw117]

Gorgeous album. Hope he's happy.

[@neo_884]

goodbye incredible man

[@kaozzmoon7532]

I will love this song that in 2019 I mark forever...Roky you will always be the best

[@chasjohn57]

Goodbye Roky :( the father of psychedelic music

[@FISHMUSIC4U]

instant rock classic!

[@nadinesonics801]

Genuis roky you miss me rest in peace my Friend ...

[@kellrazor4369]

Roky - you are greatly loved

[@frankalbin8547]

Love this song

[@Wärdaddy1654]

I discovered roky in 2014 & when i heard of his passing, that shit hurt. Never going to see him play live :\ goodbye roky.

[@thenephilim3785]

RIP LEGEND... :(

[@conradbarnes6133]

rest easy you absolute legend!

[@HVNDKVLT]

Thanks Roky. Goodbye!

[@enricobellasio8]

Che la terra ti sia lieve...pal ❤️

[@loutiscrive]

awesome tune

[@sueporkola3521]

Such a beautiful song!! Rest In Peace, Roki!!!

[@simonvalladares5777]

Rest easy Roky ❤️

[@rbm86]

Un grande lo massss

[@inshreds66]

RIP Roky.

[@coolhandchris5960]

Mission complete ...sleep well roky

[@joehudson6391]

R.I.P.

[@FredericDrion-pu2zi]

thanks rocky, you miss us.

[@paulA-xs1qt]

Good stuff 😊

[@williamreilly3172]

RIP💚

[@garthkolbeck8674]

I watched the documentary and saw his triumphant Austin City Limits show. He just kept on going and that's what it's all about.

[@tomasitapazos7229]

ROKY ERICKSON #13thFloorElevators Happy heavenly 72 B-Day, father of Psychedelic rock

[@MikeInVentura]

I will ONLY play this song in your honor sir...........

[@RustyShock]

Roky is forever.

[@robertszymanski717]

Some one oughta get ahold of Jack Black and get him interested portraying as Roky Erickson! Black is goofy but good!

[@gorham296]

Indeed! A movie of his life would be great so his music can reach out to moore people. What a god he was.

[@Ye4rZero]

I miss him now he's gone.

[@todddavis4274]

Did Roky and Ian Anderson ever collaborate? I can imagine that working.Roky could do backups and tambourine for Tull.

[@CrazyBear65]

Goodbye Roky. RIP

[@gabrielorville5334]

Praised be the algorithm.

[@observadoriq3065]

the great beateafull son ,is bet roky ericcson

[@artofexceptions4000]

Bittersweet

[@Buckydhu]

[@jaydub5011]

Ty, youtube keeps removing this song lol

[@duffgordon9005]

Oh I love rock balladsI AM SORRY I MISSED the SPADES / but better than never/ I assume the Lord found him later on/ BUT BETTER LATE THAN EVER for real!!

[@yancyyatessongwriter296]

Roky would love 66k views 6 years ago....