love this song as much now as the first time i heard it then. thanks sammy... godspeed.
@chrissigler596512 жыл бұрын
RIP Sammy Johns! I think this is the greatest song from the 70s and it still sounded great 35 years later!
@stevepoe36672 жыл бұрын
Those were the good ol days. RIP Mr. Johns 👍
@klimber1000112 жыл бұрын
Still love this song so much.... Makes me wish I was still in the 70's. Thanks Sammy for such a sweet song.
@blackfender10010 жыл бұрын
Loved this song when I was a Kid. Great to hear it again.Thanks Sammy
@StormLaker9 жыл бұрын
Joe Dov Its a piece of my childhood as well. Every time this song comes up on my iPod, I am instantly taken back 35 years when I was 4-5 years old and I'd sit and play with my hotwheels/matchbox cars on our living room floor while my mom sang along to the songs on the radio while doing chores around the house. The late 70's were a magical time for me growing up:-)
@tunnelcrawler38759 жыл бұрын
Such a simple song but so memorable from the 70's.
@rdoc5 жыл бұрын
Not so simple. A song that flows and has such a perfect melody and yet sounds so original and sells as many copies as this song did is very hard to create. Just try and make another one. I'll be looking for you on the Grammys.
@pattimiranda86799 ай бұрын
This song reminds me of the 1970s . I just heard it on IHeart. Didn’t realize Sammy Johns had passed away in 2011. RIP Sammy.
@lindaarnold7153 жыл бұрын
a Big smile always came on my face when they played this on the radio, loved it and still do
@Muñoz7777 Жыл бұрын
This song brings back so many memories for me ❤J&M always
@TheNana2five6 жыл бұрын
Im so heartbroken over his death. I never knew him personally, but in my heart I did !!!!! I was about 14 yrs old when Chevy Van first came out and I’ve been in love with Sammy ever since…. RIP Sammy, I Love You..
@SticksNkicks5 жыл бұрын
I knew Sammy and can tell you he was a true talent! I was fortunate enough to spend some time with sammy during his last recording sessions and he still had it!
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
@@SticksNkicks You blessed to be apart of the legend of Sammy Johns
@DoUntoOthersAsUWouldHaveDone2U Жыл бұрын
I’m so sad he passed away so young. I hope he understood & realized how valuable & cherished an artist he was. ❤
@djlcruze9 жыл бұрын
I was 17 when this song came out....such memories. RIP Sammy!
@TheNana2five6 жыл бұрын
I love Chevy Van and Sammy Johns, I was 15 yrs old when this song came out, loved it then and just as much now.....wish I could of met him...R.I.P. Sammy..♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️.
@extruckerhogcaller8274 Жыл бұрын
This takes me back to when I was 10 yrs old man.. wow
@kbeyondc12 жыл бұрын
God Bless YOU Sammy, may you rest in eternal peace...thanks for the trip down memory lane, this song will forever hold a special place in my heart.
@dalerobinson31843 жыл бұрын
Brings back so many good memories. Of my younger days. Playing that song. And As free as could be. If i could only go back.
@djcapmbell11096 жыл бұрын
Sammy, I miss you every day. Even more when I hear any of your amazing songs. I will miss you always.
@judymcvey90055 ай бұрын
I'm 83 . This s>long was one of my husband's FAVORITE songs. He died the same day my wonderful husband did. .I hope theyve met and are having fun! RIP you two...love you❤ 4:23 !❤❤❤❤❤
@snoopy629413 жыл бұрын
There is not a song in the world I like more than this one! Love ya Sammy!!!
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on that
@Songfuse12 жыл бұрын
Oh Wow... the memories from this great song! Learned how to play it and sing it at 12 yrs. old. Thanks Sammy for the wonderful moments dreaming of singing and playing on the road in a Chevy Van... which is just what I did. RIP Sammy Johns. You were a tremendous influence for me and that gave me much joy in a crazy world. "Chevy Van" is such a simple and genuine song from the heart and very sweet, with an adventurous flspirit. Only in America!
@toddbob553 жыл бұрын
Wish i could go back to the 70's
@bardrock12 жыл бұрын
Glad to see the oldies are still being sung and played thanks Sammy
@Luvrobloxx5 жыл бұрын
Quite a thrill to see him perform live..just great
@scottfulps20653 жыл бұрын
Takes me back...beautiful memories. RIP Sammy Johns.
@TheNana2five6 жыл бұрын
I love you Sammy, this song always takes me back to 1974, such great memories from that era..♥️♥️♥️
@Donran5711 жыл бұрын
I remember Sammy coming to my house in Rock Hill S.C. to take guitar lessons from my father John Rollie Childers. He was a good guy and never let the fame of the song go to his head like a lot of people did. Was sorry to here he passed he was truly talented.
@ambriadaniels-dovolis74968 жыл бұрын
What an amazing memory to have in your heart!!! thanks for sharing that...didnt know where Sam was from. Anyway lucky you :)
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
Wow! Your father will always be apart of music history for teaching this legend...Sammy Johns!
@dabneyscholler849511 ай бұрын
I heard this song today for the first time in like 20 yearsyears, while driving down Mt. Gallant Road.
@DonBlodgett-e1p7 ай бұрын
I drive an 18 wheeler and many moons ago when oz a kid i was going thru Arizona and stopped in a restaurant and in came a young lady probably 18 or 20 years old with an older lady wich i assume was her mother and "MAAAAN" was that girl "SMOKING HOT" she wasn't what you'd call pretty just a plain looking Arizona local town girl but very cute and a "SMOKING HOT BOD" with all the right lady lumps - well now im 59 years old still driving truck and every time i hear this song it takes me back to that small roadside town in Arizona and the memory o that young hippie girl sitting there with her mother ❤
@judymcvey90055 ай бұрын
Love this! Love the guitar mans sound...just like it was in 79s!
@cleansweepapa12 жыл бұрын
Sammy Reginald Johns, 66, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Gastonia.NC Sammy was a singer/songwriter and will be remembered by many for his musical talent. Some of his songs include his 1975 hit "Chevy Van," "America," popularized by Waylon Jennings, "Common Man," covered by John Conlee, and "Desperado Love," sung by Conway Twitty. He performed on the Grand Ole Opry Live and Nashville Now.
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that music history...I'm going to google everything you listed about this amazing man
@rickilynnwolfe83572 жыл бұрын
What a great video I loved this song back in the 70s and 80s and still do today . I was 14 years old and my boyfriend had a 66 Chevy nova and boy the things we did in there on the back roads lol . I married him and got a 67 Chevy nova . Iam a Chevy girl and will always will be and I must say Sammy still looks handsome and his voice is still amazing 💜
@The2003roadking8 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to meet him back in the early 90s such a nice guy so much God given talent .
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
You are blessed to meet this legend
@JENapier17 жыл бұрын
Oh my ! I can still see her walking away in those shorts and bare feet to this very day !! Great song,great memories ! R.I.P.
@snoopy629413 жыл бұрын
He sounds the exact same, wow! Brilliant song!
@jameseubanks3794 жыл бұрын
Just one of those songs that none of us would ever forget!
@davidday84176 ай бұрын
I was in 8th grade when this song came out,I was a teenager who’s sex drive had suddenly went on autopilot,I bought it on 45 !! Thank you for the music Sammy !!
@mjmiles86613 жыл бұрын
I love this song so much sung by Sammy Johns...I would so much like to have a CHEVY van
@armandogonzales13653 жыл бұрын
What a great song reminds me of grade school 1974 Rio Vista No.Hollywood CA what a great Era to grow up wish I could go back
@yvonnehiggins429912 жыл бұрын
Awwwwwwwww what memories that brings back. RIP Sammy you're singing with the Angels now. You will be missed greatly. Luv ya
@ambriadaniels-dovolis74968 жыл бұрын
Thats so true Yvonne he is singing in heaven now ,God give him a big hug:)
@ChrisCurtisFan13 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many Chevy Vans were sold because of this song! :-)) Thanks for posting this video! I don't get to see the Opry on my cable network. Love this song, and fantastic to see Sammy Johns is still out there performing!
@cautiouslyoptimistic19624 жыл бұрын
I watch this when I am feeling down. I say to myself... Self.. we need some Sammy Johns.. I found a few other of his songs.. he was so under rated. I wish he had a better record company. They let him down so bad.
@marilynsnider81833 жыл бұрын
God, this brings back a lot memories. I was 14 when "Chevy Van" came out.
@The2003roadking8 жыл бұрын
Its like a Princess she was laying there.. Not like a Picture she was laying there ..
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You really schooled me on that...I thought it was the latter verse! Lol
@larrygenedavis4 жыл бұрын
I also thought he was saying "like a picture" . Thanks for the correction .
@The2003roadking4 жыл бұрын
I met Sammy Johns in the early 90s in my tavern he's who corrected me on the picture/ princess word . He told me he wrote the song about the lady he married But at that time had passed . I think he said due to cancer
@raynestorm56563 жыл бұрын
I too always thought it was "picture" until seeing the correct lyrics. Also, thought it was moonlight casting off her hair not "dancing". In any case ot sounds wonderful either way. Just retraining my brain with the correct lyrics now.
@randyseagle34428 жыл бұрын
had the pleasure of meeting with him many times. just sitting around drinking beer and picking.
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
You so lucky...he seems very humble
@11UncleBooker228 жыл бұрын
Every one who gets involved with the music(entertainment)industry sacrifices something special in their life to do it.It may be missing your children growing up or spouses who feel outside the life. I hope in some way Sammy new he touched a portion of the world in a positive way.
@tomb45684 жыл бұрын
I purchased a Chevy Van partly hoping this song would come to life but it never really did, oh well. Good times anyway! RIP Sammy!
@brettkoeshall23256 жыл бұрын
This is actually my favorite song from Sammy Johns.
@brnoamik13 жыл бұрын
Perfect song!!!
@cherylo352011 жыл бұрын
Love this song! RIP Sammy!
@momo-kq4rv5 жыл бұрын
Yes yes love this song
@NNPD0044 Жыл бұрын
Always a favorite of mine...
@stevekirksey92932 жыл бұрын
Been there done that had one of each Chevy,Ford,Dodge love that song got the pictures too prove it 😆
@cosmic70rock9 жыл бұрын
Miss you my friend.
@3078Steph13 жыл бұрын
Hi Uncle Sammy!! This is your great niece!! Rays daughter Stephie!!
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
If you only knew how much this song means to my life! Your uncle is a legend known for great songwriting and songs!
@rickmarusek62974 жыл бұрын
Musical masterpiece
@Jo.8854 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhh.... 1974 was a good year😁😁😁😁🌼🌼🌼🌼
@kellyherms8129 жыл бұрын
Years back I met Sammy Johns. He was playing in a little dive in South Carolina. I remember him to be a bitter person. All he wanted to talk about on stage was how he was screwed over on alimony. His only claim to fame was this song and he never once let you forget it. I hope he found peace in his life because he had none then.
@ambriadaniels-dovolis74968 жыл бұрын
UGh......DIDNT GET THE MEMO : BE NICE OR BE A JACKA**
@robertkayler62927 жыл бұрын
He played in my nightclub in Gastonia around 95. Sammy was a good dude.
@drachirzim7 жыл бұрын
Wrong. Other artists recvorded his songs and the went to number 1!
@elizabethlong65045 жыл бұрын
@@drachirzim you're absolutely right
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
Sir...Sammy Johns has more songs than "Chevy Van" and is wrote songs for legends like John Conlee and Conway Twitty! So, stop all the negative talk...he's passed since you met him!
@whyyoulittle4537 Жыл бұрын
Was this the only time this song was performed live? I can't find any other footage. Did Sammy Johns not ever tour???
@jeffpadgett82692 ай бұрын
Sally Johnson....what a set of knockers!!!
@landrykkb12 жыл бұрын
For those of you who may not know,Sammy Johns wrote John Conlee's "Common Man".
@DallasPix2 жыл бұрын
**Like a princess she was laying there**.. The CC notes the word picture which is incorrect.. ;)
@Tickbryan11 жыл бұрын
It's " like a princess she was laying there" not picture.
@ambriadaniels-dovolis74968 жыл бұрын
Thats true too. Great to know someone has an ear for what lyrics are being sung.....
@mnt1807 жыл бұрын
You're wrong but, I'm sure that's nothing new
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
@@mnt180 You wrong
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
Thank you for clearing that up
@billdescoteaux12 жыл бұрын
RIP, Sammy!
@genedandy14 жыл бұрын
Great!
@pandabear1961 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@sartainja3 жыл бұрын
Superb.
@jdhrap2 жыл бұрын
Like a picture? Thought it was Like a Princess.
@mikescampfire16765 жыл бұрын
3 chord beauty at a campfire...
@rakesfunnyfarm10 жыл бұрын
RIP!
@Stevejoohee Жыл бұрын
Has to be a true story this song.
@mikebutlermedia4211 Жыл бұрын
LMFAO at the subtitles!
@knk4ever8311 жыл бұрын
Rip Sammy! Mwa!
@debbiecampbell52642 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@duanegoins122012 жыл бұрын
RIP SAMMY ..
@bodyandspirit2246 жыл бұрын
He was my cousin but never got to meet him.
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
Wow! You have music royalty in your family!
@JL-qm9yk3 жыл бұрын
is this 2009? looks like 1999
@cautiouslyoptimistic19624 жыл бұрын
I love watching this so much... but..the typed replay makes me cringe! not needed and not correct... LOVE this song and Sammy!
@donnaovercash804012 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear of Sammy Johns death 01/04/2013
@MrFreightdawg7 жыл бұрын
The saddest story in all of Rock N Roll!
@allangedan76302 ай бұрын
1975 not '74
@garymccarver50062 ай бұрын
You couldn't have used a Ford van in this song.
@lumpit228 жыл бұрын
It does sound off key too bad.
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
Lies! He sounds great to me
@TMoody2 ай бұрын
He would be dead 4 years after this.
@classic5910011 жыл бұрын
sounded horrible I thought...stick with the original
@masongarrett30664 жыл бұрын
Well, he was probably sick when he performed it but it was good to me
@francescoavila5984 жыл бұрын
This performance was horrible,voice is gone.Now so is Sammy.RIP
@kenperk98544 жыл бұрын
Fluck you, flag
@Andrea15424 жыл бұрын
And so is your personality.
@raynestorm56563 жыл бұрын
What person is that disrespectful? Wow, I guess Francesco Avila is that's who! Why would you comment at all if you have nothing kind to say? Do you see anyone jumping on your comment to agree? I won't stoop to your level, but I truly hope you find some happiness before your time on earth is done, because only the utmost miserable people would find time to watch this video, and take the time to criticize a man who not only created, and sang this iconic song, but has left this earth. I don't like to take time from my life for critical people, but what a disgrace you are for leaving such a comment. Sadly, Sammy Johns is gone, but this song will live on. I'm sure being the talented guy he was; he most certainly had better grammatical skills than you Francesco! Do you feel better now that you wrote something terrible publicly? SMH I do!🤯