The Highwaymen - Big River (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)

[@veldagreen4325]

And the harmonica player should be given several awards!

[@23Josilee]

Mikey Raphael, with Willie's band for many years ( or so I've read).

[@Gripenace]

He is awesome with the train whistle sound ❤

[@davewampner6265]

He killed that

[@NoelGuthrie]

Exactly

[@zogthedog]

@@23JosileeBeen with Willie for over 43 years! Mickey is fantastic ❤❤

[@AdrianaK]

People who dislike this don't have a clue what good music is.

[@Anticommunism99]

Don't mind them enjoy!

[@katenelson8993]

Kris has got to be one of the most simultaneously charismatic and humble men ever

[@matias79]

Don't forget Reggie Young! the great guitarist in the back, is one of the stars in this concert.

[@mikewitcombe6507]

Reggie was an absolute legend!! 🤟

[@henrymalama9810]

His skills can never be appreciated enough

[@swaangreen9188]

He never has missed a note.

[@josephvanover1157]

I was hoping I wasn't the only one familiar with Reggie. Got his start with Buddy Holly. So did Waylon really.

[@qjudge959]

Reggie probably played on more great recordings than any man alive.

[@KingPhoebus28]

This has to be one of the best concert of all time, Totally one of the most important. Love this whole show

[@mitchelputman538]

PartyPatTV Absolutely, I’m sorry I missed them .

[@broskiezISMYGAMERTAG]

Agreed. All 4 are so talented, sounds like a studio album.

[@steveneisenstat2266]

Best concert I never went to. Still regret missing it.

[@23Josilee]

YES

[@endremolnar4249]

You

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

Just love how they each take a turn singing along It shows the true friendship that these guys all have with each other

[@darlenedumais1851]

Thanks for the HARMONICA 👏❤️

[@patriciawilson1836]

They are just having SO MUCH FUN ...!

[@0118uhauha]

and true talent

[@broskiezISMYGAMERTAG]

I love how Kris can’t stop smiling. They all knew how legendary they were.

[@alexanderbrown8921]

I think it's also being up on stage with them. If you read some of his interviews it kind of comes across like he just considered himself an ascended fan who got to play with his heroes.

[@MelchizedekKohen]

marajawana might of had something to do with it 👀 especially in Willie's and Johnny's expressions lmao all legends on stage no way they're sober 😂

[@stuartrobertkennedy8608]

Not really I think it's more just because he's enjoying playing music with his friends and making so many people happy at the same time

[@maltyne1]

He cannot believe he made it into a band....

[@barbarao.5778]

@@alexanderbrown8921 True he definitely considered himself a fan and it shows even though he is a great artist in his own right.

[@lukepreston4736]

I don’t think these guys realized they made some of the best music of all time. So many legends playing together at one time. Wish I could have seen it!

[@deezytalk2600]

I’m pretty sure they were very aware. Hence why they made a band together

[@azurelsaraf4742]

@@deezytalk2600 I don't think they could fully understand. No one could, it ages as wine.

[@MortanAMrk]

Literally the four most known outlaw country singers and they dont know how good they are???

[@heidimiltz7794]

Could listen to it from morn till night

[@cindyguillard216]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ben-io8kn]

500th time listening to this

[@Didymus1984]

10 year-old daughter: "Dad, if you had a time machine where would you go?" Me: 1990 to see the Highwaymen for the American Outlaws show at the Nassau Coliseum.

[@tylerbarnes137]

Don’t forget to hit Alice In Chains live at the Moore on the way!!

[@ethanwoodall8525]

Same here

[@gotman4409]

Hey man !!!! I second that motion !!!

[@yvonnegrant9729]

Good question, Daughter. Excellent reply Dad.

[@lariler2]

So basically..before you were born dear.

[@johnkiggins4214]

This is a Mt. Rushmore of country talent. I can't get enough of this!

[@aleksblaze88]

add Merle and thats it :D

[@davidbatterson4634]

I think Mt. Everest!

[@mt.rushmore7916]

You just got the Mt. Rushmore seal of approval!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@@davidbatterson4634 ciao David! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🍀

[@dounaldtobing7393]

The scary thing is there will never be musics like this again..

[@JR-re3ok]

Don’t worry there will I’m a singer songwriter and I’m bringing this kind of music back

[@dounaldtobing7393]

@@JR-re3ok Good to hear it. Though I am not a native english my music is kind of it too. Maybe we can collab someday.

[@wandap8866]

J R 1 who are you and when?

[@JR-re3ok]

Wanda P88 I am a singer songwriter

[@haydenschneider3]

@@wandap8866 I’m gonna try and bring this music back. Buy singing and playing it. Song writing hasn’t come to me yet

[@samuelford8077]

Thanks for watching this with me

[@AsmanScrutton-fh5mh]

I'm the first Aboriginal to say this song is good 👍👍

[@heidimiltz7794]

And I do know why !

[@kimkelly5512]

These four gentleman have more talent in their pinky fingers, than most today.

[@pgsomers8775]

Epic. Big River is probably Johnny Cash's best song and this is possibly the Highwaymen's finest performance. Charisma and star quality, these outlaws had everything, r.i.p. JR and Waylon

[@TheMineBrowser]

Agree. In the closing of this concert DVD (its a must watch btw), Kris Kristofferson says this is one of the best country songs ever written - and i agree. The lyrics are sheer poetry and combined with the insisting travelling rythm, it makes up a legendary piece of work.

[@BlakeNix]

Yeah this is top shelf.

[@sodoffbaldrick3038]

Hank Williams, Jr (Johnny's Godson does his Godfather proud with his version on Kindred Spirits.

[@nealbaumgartner1324]

I wish i would have made it to this concert it was once in a life time 4 greT Legends performing.

[@bernienikora9336]

Awesome

[@connieg343]

If I could pick one concert of all concerts ever played, this would be my choice. The four Kings together. We will never have four giants like these guys anymore.. I love them all and I could listen to there music every second of the day.. Thank God we still have Kris and Willie. RIP Waylon and Johnny..

[@bentevangager1704]

Just my words!

[@cndcnd]

i agree we will never see legends all together like this ever again. it’s on the line of muhammad ali greatness! rip jrc and waylon

[@curtzeek8818]

RIP Kris.

[@meuccilawless]

Mount Rushmore of country music for sure !!

[@Padraig50]

That just about sums it up, had the privilege of seeing them live in Wembley London 1992, 🇮🇪🍀🇺🇸💚☘️

[@DjVolumeUp200]

Without Hank?

[@RavioloComboli]

Rest in Peace Kris Kristofferson. We all love you and miss you, we lost the Pilot, the Dam Builder, and now the Sailor, only the Highwayman remains.

[@frxxk7048]

❤

[@waadfrelle]

I would gladly draw my Southern drawl to any of these heroes.

[@sallyrutledge4726]

Bless each and every one of these men. Their lives were so different and yet there life-stories harmonized. They carried me through some tough times........ and they still do. And Willie is still with us. Thank you, Thank you.

[@jackhumberger8017]

I own this on DVD. Play it at least once a week, to remind myself, what country music, really is!!!

[@heidimiltz7794]

Hi Jack, I fully agree with you. Best music I´ve ever heard !

[@TS-gi8zm]

Best ever!

[@waadfrelle]

I play this KZbin playlist at least once a week, often more often. Sigh.

[@BarTheDoorNellie]

As if the pure talent in this group isn't enough, that harmonica player is the icing on the cake!

[@shimmjaxxs1210]

dude I was saying this one of the best harmonica solo I seen

[@TheMattBuckner]

The guy is Mickey Raphael

[@harrywinslow3946]

@@TheMattBuckner Yea, he's been with Willie Nelson what, 50 years?

[@t23682]

@@harrywinslow3946

[@FireBallZ24Gaming]

Being 32 and finding Mr. Cash then following his lead to this group, I missed out on the best era of music. 1960’s - 1990’s.

[@brenden7655]

It's sad we will never be able to see people like Johnny, Elvis, Waylon etc in person like our parents and their parents may have. But this will have to do.

[@tonymcdonald214]

True greats never see the like ever again.

[@JensSchraeder]

There will be never be another concert legends like this ever again. Chris and Willer are sadly the only ones left.

[@syedshoeb2630]

Reggie Young on the guitar and the harmonica player were just super 🎉

[@TheMattBuckner]

The guy on harmonica is Mickey Raphael

[@patriciacaple7628]

He is amazing. One of the best concerts ever.

[@elizabethtolson]

He has also played with the likes of Elton John, Merle Haggard, Snoop dogg and more!!!

[@1998MichiS]

I'm 22. So sad that I'd never have the chance to see these legends on the stage together. Love this!

[@thewatcher6312]

I feel your pain. I'm 26.

[@SixStringPicker]

its worse because i'm 13 and i would die to see and get to know johnny in the 50's

[@Rick-mx5kh]

I saw Waylon six times, Cash once. Never got to see Willie or Kris. Waylon put on one helluva show.

[@davewampner6265]

The Greatest group of All Time

[@frxxk7048]

I'm from Germany, 45 years old female and I love this songs so much ❤

[@EstherMaySalvati]

Me too, from Denmark

[@1996bronco]

Nos vale vrg

[@t23682]

ich auch

[@siegfriedkociuba1515]

Super für die Ewigkeit .

[@WalkTheWoods-xo6nw]

I can't believe that Jonny, Waylon and Kris are gone, R.I.P. y'all will be missed very much.

[@frxxk7048]

❤

[@Bearak_]

I wish so much that'd I'd have been able to see these guys live in concert just once. Now it'll never happen, and it makes me so sad deep in my soul.

[@juliusk.4883]

Same. It 's too bad.

[@mlbMike]

**BEST** concert I and my wife have **EVER** been too!!!!

[@nilspetterhellvik6827]

Hell yes

[@jerrysaskowski2081]

We got to see them on this tour, but it was in Niagara Falls. I wasn't sure whether they were going to do their individual songs, but as soon as Waylon and Willie broke into Mamas Don't Let Your Babies, I knew it was going to be a once in a lifetime concert. They didn't disappoint. Johnny's voice was cracking throughout the show but he did his best. My then GF wasn't a C and W fan, but she loved the show. You don't need to be a country fan to love them.

[@hotajax]

@@mlbMike You're a lucky man. Seems to me like it would be the concert of a lifetime, and nothing else could come close.

[@shimmjaxxs1210]

that harmonica solo man 🔥

[@TheMattBuckner]

Mickey Raphael

[@theforgottenbrawlers]

crazygood

[@Sergey_Doshch]

Pure American gold, silver, platinum diamonds!!!

[@erezzecharia01]

This is by far the best version of Big River. It is phenomenal. It exceptionally improves and adds upon the original Johnny Cash and The Highwaymen studio versions.

[@hotajax]

Waylon's such a bad ass. Gotta love him. And all of them.

[@kenpalmer6769]

LONG LIVE THE HIGHWAYMEN❤

[@Ramithanguy]

I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky And the tears I cried for that woman, are gonna flood you, big river And I'm gonna sit right here until I die [Willie Nelson] I met her accidentally in St. Paul Minnesota, And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, southern drawl Then I heard my dream went back downstream cavortin' in Davenport, And I followed you, big river, when she called. [Kris Kristofferson] Oh she took me to St. Louis later on, down the river A freighter said, "She's been here, but she's gone, boy, she's gone" And I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the block. Raised a few eyebrows and went on down alone. [Waylon Jennings] Well, I pulled into Natchez, next day down the river But there wasn't much there to make the rounders stay very long. When I left it was rainin' so nobody saw me cry. Big river, why she doin' me this way? [Johnny Cash, lead and all the others, harmony] Now won't you batter down by Baton Rouge, River Queen, roll it on Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans Go on, I've had enough; dump my blues down in the gulf She loves you, big river, more than me [Nelson, 1st line; Kristofferson, 2nd line; Jennings, 3rd line; Cash 4th line] I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear blue sky And the tears I cried for that woman, are gonna flood you, big river And I'm gonna sit right here until I die

[@theresaheyer537]

THE BEST 0f America......best place to be a legend in...young country...100 yrs gone by....

[@kriskristofferson2831]

I want to specially appreciate you for being a big fan.Thank for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me .I want you to send me a message via Hangout using my personal email through my indicated below also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary message Hangout email: [e-mail]

[@richarde.plante3292]

Can't find guys like these boys anymore!

[@ChAnGo_PRIME]

My favorite version of big river

[@darvennej4495]

Big River a classic ,made for the Highwaymen .

[@corneliadenninger5395]

No, it was written in 50ties by John R CASH. In those times nobody thought at all of the HIGHWAYMEN. / CD

[@jeffpenny9825]

Micky Raphael- best harmonica player ever not forgetting the rest of the excellent musicians on the stage. Fabulous performance.

[@edjones6837]

Steve Hardin - plays on 'muleskinner blues' with Glen Cambell and Jerry Reed

[@gracereceive]

agree 100% about Mickey. What a true servant of country music. Understated Legend.

[@njymer1019]

their voices ,sure give me goosebumps, the group has not had an equal 30 years later

[@jayseaem]

AND THEY NEVER WILL

[@heidimiltz7794]

@@jayseaem Jay, you are totally right

[@peterrowlands6406]

Waw, those backing musicians were something else as well.👏👏👏🎶

[@Dr.Music77]

Can you Just imagine being in the Front row of this Concert? Pure Bliss. Probably the Best Concert of all time in my Opinion.

[@ralfsteffen2267]

The Best of All Time

[@dalekeilen4604]

im 50 today & a self proffessed metalhead my whole life. i truly shortchanged myself this is incredible

[@MarkBrockman1956]

dale keilen There is so much GREAT music out there. I’m glad you found this. 😁👍

[@marktrue6780]

Goodbye to 3 legends 😢

[@frxxk7048]

😢

[@connorshanks9931]

@@frxxk7048 😭

[@troytactay6594]

One of my favorite lines ever: "I met her accidentally in St Paul, Minnesota!" I found that the best people you'll ever meet is always accidentally!

[@bonitastjulienlepauvre6489]

...and probably meant to be!

[@pointingdog7235]

OMG you just nailed it for me. My fiance and I met by accident close to 2 years ago and not a day passes one of us will say where were you 20 years ago?

[@patriciacaple7628]

God Bless you Kris, I love you 🙏

[@anneawadh4972]

Reggie young is fantastic on the guitar. The whole band is brilliant

[@gracereceive]

Reggie captures the Country music spirit perfectly. Resonates beautifully on that geeetar

[@Lance-ft7zr]

And don't forget the harmonica player 😮 to he finishing touch to a great performance

[@j2mk54]

I'm French, 18years old but I LOVE those guys and thier music !!

[@frxxk7048]

Congratulations.❤

[@bluetoad2001]

Willie last man standing

[@Игорь-щ2ы1ф]

😢

[@arlettataylor]

The way they interact with their band shows true professional respect.

[@helenheeney2284]

Outstanding

[@graememurray5511]

Quality music from 4 legends of county music ❤

[@levinste2750]

Absolutely amazing. WOW KZbin should add a LOVE button

[@c-3po214]

Willie Nelson have probably been old forever

[@mitchelputman538]

Definitely an old soul

[@CarterG4Y]

like Patrick Stewart

[@bandn9572]

He was born old 😂😂

[@peterkj5538]

Well, he did give up alcohol early and smoked weed instead

[@boab38]

Willie will live forever the high life is a good life

[@Railroadchick]

The best music ever. How can one be in a bad mood or sad when they hear this? 😃

[@mitchelputman538]

Railroad Chick , yep it definitely raises one’s spirits.

[@radovanhradek6150]

The best ever country band in history.

[@Disent0101]

man I miss big rivers, living on the coast is nice , but aint nothin like river folk livin'

[@IKhalil]

I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear, blue sky And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you, big river And I'm gonna sit right here until I die I met her accidentally in St. Paul, Minnesota And it tore me up every time I heard her drawl, southern drawl Then I heard my dream went back downstream cavortin' in Davenport And I followed you, big river, when she called Oh, she took me to St. Louis later on, down the river A freighter said, "She's been here but she's gone, boy, she's gone" And I found her trail in Memphis, but she just walked up the block She raised a few eyebrows, and went on down alone Well, I pulled into Natchez, next day down the river But there wasn't much there to make the rounders stay very long When I left, it was rainin' so nobody saw me cry Big river, why she doin' me this way? Now won't you batter down by Baton Rouge? River Queen, roll it on Take that woman on down to New Orleans, New Orleans Go on, I've had enough, dump my blues down in the gulf She loves you, big river, more than me I taught the weepin' willow how to cry, cry, cry And I showed the clouds how to cover up a clear, blue sky And the tears that I cried for that woman are gonna flood you, big river And I'm gonna sit right here until I die

[@virtualnimuzejsrbije]

Greetings from Serbia.

[@Anticommunism99]

Glad you have a good taste for music Balkan brother.

[@virtualnimuzejsrbije]

@@Anticommunism99 thank u bro.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

RIP Kris Kristofferson, An Icon

[@Lenardlennox]

One of my favorite tunes 🎉❤ rip Kris

[@judyuzmack3354]

These 4 guys were so great together..

[@johnhendershot319]

Yeah great

[@DanHalford75]

The star of this performance is the call-response between the guitar and mouth organ at the end. Perfect!

[@wandap8866]

Waylons voice blends with Willies like no other.

[@23Josilee]

Waylon had a lovely voice...maybe it was all that whiskey! Gotta Love him, just a big ole teddy bear.

[@joeybivo]

Did a show with his grandson Way, dudes pretty legit too

[@markodjuric4282]

@@23Josilee Waylon wasn't a drinker at all. He loved cocaine.

[@bandaigod5736]

In my opinion this is the best live performance ever, I just love it.

[@josephglover4256]

R.I.P. Kris Kristofferson 🙏🙏😢😢

[@ARM-oc5lw]

That harmonica player, wow. Amazing performance

[@kimmis57]

My men , precieted very much. After covid hope to see on stage again together all you grate fathers, maybe in here in finnland

[@BerettaM9USAF]

Legendary! Kris was just a 'kid' back then!

[@lassefagerli9213]

Not that much of a kid, he's only 6 or 7 years younger than Willie

[@number-77]

@@lassefagerli9213 3 younger than Willie.

[@rosemaryfoster1162]

@@number-77 And a year older than Waylon. 4 years younger than Cash.

[@MKCarterz]

Can listen to this over and over again.

[@grapplemaniac]

I love the comments on here these guys are amazing i must have watched these vids 1000 times absolutly love country music espesially these guys i love them all kris is like always smiling and singing along they are an amazing group

[@bernardgagnon6110]

Wow too bad this era is gone real country ❤

[@davelamb8]

Kris is a song write'n KING. Give anything to meet and sit and listen to whatever he had to say.

[@yvonnegrant9729]

Mickey Raphael STARS.

[@bobbeck2743]

Now these are true legends who knew what country music is. Never again will their like be seen

[@Swtpip]

UK here, love this music.

[@pointingdog7235]

How are you doing in the UK? Where are you I n the UK? If you don't mind my asking?

[@Swtpip]

Hi don't normally reply, but I guess we're doing as well as you are in the US, with all this coco nonsense. Yorkshire here.

[@martinbrockley9526]

@@pointingdog7235 Yorkshire GB

[@phillipholt6005]

Once in a lifetime legends playing each other's music. Two are dead and gone. But we get to enjoy until we are dead and gone!!

[@shcmoepowa]

That harmonica riff could send a man straight to war with the strength of a thousand giants.

[@susanquinn8422]

So much of the good and bad times, in the 70's and 80's coincide with Kris' lyrics, that I am overjoyed to hear him sing any of his songs anytime! Gotta' love the talent and heart of this man. I always will!

[@msuddie1237]

@Susan Quinn this great song was written by Johnny Cash, not Kris Kristofferson.

[@sherryjustice92]

I love this group .and I'm 78. Good music

[@gregvv]

I'm 3 months old and I love this

[@corneliadenninger5395]

Good taste on music doesn't depend on your age. !!!

[@leslieawest5062]

Matias F. I totally agree you. Especially Reggies great guitar solo on Ghost Riders in The Sky. Recently someone answered my comment about Reggie Y. That he had passed away in 2016. Sad!!

[@rodneypedrys2305]

We are sure going to miss these guys

[@odonnchada9994]

Class.☘🇮🇪🎼🎼🎼💚

[@franckayvayan8237]

God bless this last cowboys 🫡💪🙏

[@davidhardwick2968]

Absolutely the Best, but the Harmonica player overlooked.

[@corneliadenninger5395]

Mickey Raphael. He is a great harp Player. He is the longtime harp Player for Willi Nelson (since 1973).

[@23Josilee]

The Camera swung in to spotlight him every time he had a solo, which was frequent, throughout the concert...he was outstanding.

[@MustangCollectibles]

Country Music at its best! Forever Legends!!

[@chazza3670]

Great music these guys are absolutely amazing they are absolute legends

[@raylomas5255]

Best song on the best live show I've seen, doesn't get much better!

[@bishlap]

I prefer Ain't no good chain gang.

[@Ooosssoooo]

4 Legends having fun and jamming. This is the greatest live show anyone money can buy. I was a born a generation too to catch any of these live shows

[@Pelicanmouse4ever]

Bless you, boys! 💔

[@MarcosPereira-df7rj]

I’m so glad I came across this masterpiece an year ago! I wish there could be a band like The Highwayman here in Portugal. They were absolutely brilliant. American country music always 🙌🏻

[@bipolarBoys]

You guys are better when your not competing with each other, play for fun like Big River! :)

[@hello75559]

I love country music 🎶😍

[@davidtowery6552]

One of the greatest songs ever

[@pinin21]

I love America! From Italy, 2021

[@ytubepuppy]

All gone now except Willie and he'll live forever.

[@marilynjones6111]

Kris Kristofferson is still alive.