The Highwaymen - City of New Orleans (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)

The Highwaymen performing "City of New Orleans" from American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990
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Chorus:
Good mornin' America, how are you?
Don't you know me? I'm your native son!
I'm the train they call the City of New Orleans
I'll be gone 500 miles when the day is done
#TheHighwaymen #CityOfNewOrleans #AmericanOutlaws

[@derekwood91]

I'm a 77 y-o Englishman. Never been to America, but watching and listening to this, and seeing that huge audience react brings tears to my eyes, I find it truly moving.

[@brianallison9754]

Ditto, but 82. Never tire of watching these giants of country music. Can believe them when they sing 'On the road again'.

[@ktm-qt6ol]

47 Manx man an feel the same, best band ever

[@teresacassidy855]

Willie is just amazing, he makes having an incredible talent look so easy. They're all amazing musicians

[@suewallick7523]

I've been to you country a total of four times. Each time better than the rest. I hope you are able to get to America someday and see this marvelous country with your own eyes. P.S. If you do get here, don't stop in NY.

[@derekwood91]

@@suewallick7523 Maybe I'll get to visit after DJT has put things right! I have no interest in the cities, It's urban America I'd like to sample.

[@bigjoe8922]

The Mount Rushmore of Country music

[@catherinemcdonnell9161]

Brilliant comment/comparison.

[@maidenlord6663]

Close

[@joannem8405]

I'm a 68 year old female and have had a huge crush on every one of these men since i was 18 years old. Two of them gone. Two getting close. Their spirit and music will live immortal.

[@ARM-oc5lw]

The harmonica player deserves 20 grammys

[@alexcrawfordguitar9361]

Mickey Raphael. Fantastic musician

[@marlenalinne]

I agree.

[@angiejones3733]

He's been playing in Willie's band since the early 70's.

[@nancyhynes8775]

That fabulous harmonica player is Mickey Raphael. He's from Texas...Dallas. He's been with Willie for many years.

[@nancyhynes8775]

That fabulous harmonica player is Mickey Raphael from Texas...Dallas. He's been with Willie for many years.

[@brucebaur5670]

May God retain the memory of Steve Goodman, author of one of the most marvelous and well written songs in any musical genre.

[@kingcat3477]

The voices, especially Willie's, so unique. Half of these are dead, Willie is 90 & Kris is 87. You can't beat a good country song.

[@davidp1922]

It just doesn’t get any better than this

[@tweek8178]

When you look in Willie's eyes you instantly know that this a truely heartwarming person.

[@MrFrankenass]

No Lasers, NO magic light show, no auto tune, just 4 talented friends putting on a legendary show

[@suebyles1434]

That's it. Simplicity! The best!!😍

[@graemewiltshire312]

Just pure class.

[@Zbywan]

Chapeau bas..

[@MrBerryK]

…and their pick of backing musicians. Hell, I’d pay THEM to let me play bass at just one show.

[@tonyscott7023]

Hello Loyde. How are you doing today?

[@janicescott7338]

And let’s give the harmonica player a huge applause!

[@tillstark2368]

And Reggie Young a Hügel Applause! Best Regards from Germany 💪

[@Grozde1000]

Yezzir!!!

[@anneawadh4972]

The harmonica player is brilliant

[@marlenepitts1509]

Mickey Raphael harmonica

[@janicescott7338]

@@marlenepitts1509 I will google him. He is the King!

[@mg1297]

I HATE TO SAY THIS BUT - UNFORTUNATELY - THERE WILL NEVER BE ARTISTS AND ENTERTAINERS AS OF THESE EVER AGAIN - THE GREATEST HAVE TOTALLY GONE..

[@dksdds12]

Never say never ... But it will require a massive reset. You don't have an F - 15 do ya Airman ? Might need one to protect US from the "president"

[@Sandi-zh2wx]

Dude have you heard Tyler Childers, Thomas Gabriel, or Chris Stapleton??

[@larenewhite2470]

Totally agree

[@geraldkotyk9792]

I totally agree

[@merlink8644]

Willie, Waylon, Cash and Kris. Outlaws. Legends. REAL country. 'Nuff said.

[@michaelcaplan7012]

Today's so called country music singers couldn't hold a candle to these fine gentlemen. This is country music as it was meant to be. Nobody can touch Willie when it comes to this song. Best railroad song ever. Thank goodness for recording equipment. And the harmonica player does an excellent job

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

I didn't even need to click "read more" I clicked that "like" button a sentence or so in 👍

[@giannimauriziomacina3047]

Marvelous song

[@AA-wc3tw]

"New country" music is trash. This is Country & Western, real music that represents America.

[@joewilson6231]

The harmonica player is called “Devil” reference the Willie song “The devil shivered in his sleeping bag” that’s him.

[@planemain6381]

Jamey Johnson is the only artist that comes close to anything like this. Other than him I agree completely.

[@CreatingExcellence]

A handful of the most talented singers and musicians in the past 100 years all in one spot. What a blessing it was that The Highwaymen existed in my lifetime. Just some of the greats having fun.

[@loadi2865]

The harmonica player deserves a raise....$$$$$$$$$$$

[@ezk1921]

It simply doesn’t get any better than Willie, Waylon, Johnny and Chris singing the classic City of New Orleans in 1990!

[@obroberts6533]

These guys were my go to guys. I always wanted to be part of the gang and hang out with them. 1 small note, Chris is spelt Kris. Waylon, a lot of ppl don't know, was the guy who gave up his seat on the airplane that snowy night "When the music died."

[@veritas41photo]

Amazing that Steve Goodman's "City of New Orleans" was over 20 years of age by 1990! Classic will never die!

[@EddieMcIntyre-xj5rz]

Went to willie nelson concert Birmingham Alabama 1976 pushing 64 now and Willie still the man

[@drogermann]

I so miss these guys! All superb!!

[@GratefulNachos]

If I could travel back in time and go anywhere, I’d go to this concert.

[@charityrhoads2370]

ME TOO

[@teal8604]

Amen

[@robertpope9753]

@@teal8604 Yep

[@eddiemumau1155]

Without a doubt!!!!

[@thiagodemelo608]

Me too and I'd buy you a round of beer!

[@jonahhumfleet472]

Let's be honest, this was the greatest super group ever, I mean look at these legends all singing together

[@bigtony4829]

The Travelling Wilburys were pretty good as well ...

[@jackquinn1158]

i cannot get on board with that.

[@spencerbuchanan95]

Yes. It’s like some random guy found a genie & wished that the four greatest country singers would make a band & we’re all just benefiting from it.

[@rebeccalord1022]

@@willienelson4964 Best singing ever...keep it up, God bless you!

[@stefanivanov2399]

Fully agree.

[@CastleMr40]

"And the sons of Pullman porters, and the sons of engineers, ride their fathers' magic carpet made of steel..." --Steve Goodman (best line he ever wrote).

[@denisedubuque1462]

Gives me chills to hear it sung every time

[@derekpatten1946]

Yall realize a band of men like this will never happen again 😢

[@sandramoore]

Sadly, we do know.

[@ahulrich]

So sad that nobody remembers Stevie Goodman who wrote probably the greatest American folk song ever. Will never forget.

[@mr.monitor.]

The one where he was drunk the day his mom got out of prison? Lol

[@starvandyne5720]

My favorite by David Alan Coe that Steve Goodman wrote. "I'll hang around as long as you will let me, and I never minded standing in the rain". (The "perfect country and western song"...but before I could pick her up in my pickup truck, she got runned over by a danged ole train...") And of course THE CITY of New Orleans. THE HIGHWAY MEN ARE THE BEST EVER!

[@Lifestreamable]

I remember him..... I would like him to know that!

[@MichelleHannan]

Lots of people remember him

[@michaelb7729]

Steve Goodman and John Prime wrote it together but Prine didn't take any of the writing credit.

[@bbouchan1]

Before the world went crazy & America was still America & freedom.

[@omarsalgado8408]

To me, the best version of this song. The harmonica, the harmonies, and the fullness of the sound, simply a masterpiece. One of those songs that just makes you want to pack your bags and get goin' with no destination in mind.

[@lindajensen9222]

it has always been done with a harmonica as far back as I can remember I love it it does make the song , that's the way it come out

[@omarsalgado8408]

@@lindajensen9222 You are correct! However, I prefer this version to that of the studio version. I love the rawness of the sound and hearing the bass and all but that is just my preference. Cheers!

[@LindaMartin-we5eq]

​@@lindajensen9222Re❤

[@gregdebaggis5032]

Agreed! This is awesome!!

[@gregdebaggis5032]

​@@omarsalgado8408Best version of this song evah! Love The Highwaymen! ❤️

[@angiejones3733]

Oh how I wish I could have seen this concert live. How incredible it would have been.

[@teddyslims7498]

I feel like this is Willie performing at his best. His voice is perfect. Such passion and joy with Trigger in his hands. The whole group. These four men have influenced the entire world of Music. Giants among men who moved and taught with their voices and their guitars.

[@leannegraham9708]

And Willie is the only one left ! 😢 ill bet he is lonely ! We love you Willie Nelson! 💖🇺🇸🙏🎉🎊🎄🎄🎄

[@lassefagerli9213]

@@leannegraham9708 No, Kris is still alive as well

[@leannegraham9708]

Oh i thot he was gone now too! Thank you for checkin me on that !

[@joeward792]

These Guys Are American Legends

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Willie's pitch is remarkably precise here. Like Ella Fitzgerald.

[@wendawhite2540]

This is just pure, raw talent without all the extra crap. Just easy and natural. Willie Nelson is one of the best artists, song writers and musicians of all time.

[@michaelcaplan7012]

I totally agree Wenda

[@mattiemathis9549]

My first concert was late for my generation. I saw Garth brooks and it cost me $25 through the fort. He couldn’t hold a tune as he jumped around the stage amid the smoke. Not my style. But Clapton or Billy Joel, no smoke, no mirrors just raw talent. I’m so disappointed I didn’t know country music during this brief period when “The Absolute Legends”, imho, were touring. Oh my! What a concert that had to have been! I’m absolutely not jealous of anyone who got to see them in concert. I’m happy for them. 😂😂

[@primeflyin]

How can you love somebody you have never even met? I love Mr Nelson it's more than respect. I pray one day I can shake his hand.

[@craigburnett6099]

Willie Nelson. What a treasure he is. This is my favorite song of his. No one like him. He can sing, write, play guitar and entertain like only few others can match.

[@claytoncain8391]

Arlo Guthrie wrote this song originally

[@ThePerbert]

And smoke weed, dont forget that xD

[@craigburnett6099]

No disrespect but, The song was written by Steve Goodman but was a hit by Mr Guthrie in early 70s.

[@stephenb.kirbyi4753]

We need to be back where we were in this country at this time,rather than where we are today🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💀💀💀⚡⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥

[@bernhardmcmillan5286]

„America HOW ARE YOU?“ gives me the chills every time

[@23Josilee]

Yes it does.

[@rosaleeadams1160]

Me too..............it brings tears to my eyes given what is now happening

[@ollikoskiniemi6221]

@@rosaleeadams1160 that really can mean anything, but the fact that it is so, makes it much worse.

[@theshadeofficial]

It does and I'm not even an american

[@robertrosamond3749]

Willie Nelson recently saved 70 horses from the slaughter house and is letting them run free on his ranch.

[@DasParanoi8Projekt]

is there a source for that would love to read it :)

[@ajwinslow1]

Typical Texas Republican...

[@dianacoulstring6653]

We could use some of them for our therapeutic riding facility if he wants to donate and transport them to North Carolina !

[@ajwinslow1]

@dianacoulstring6653 We use rescue retired race horses for our vets program. Some are free, and some we have to pay a few dollars for. Either way, it's better than the glue factory

[@DasParanoi8Projekt]

@@ajwinslow1 who? pretty sure he is a democrat.

[@friendsofwalnutacres9083]

The best damn train song ever written, sung by four amazing artists. Song written by Steve Goodman, who was gone too soon, and made famous by Arlo Guthrie. Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@judyweiss8300]

Me too! I just love this song!

[@alicelovell3905]

Steve Goodman was a treasure

[@davidsanderson2169]

Arlo said that when Steve Goodman first played the song for him it was because he knew Arlo was a friend of Johnny Cash and Steve wanted Arlo to get it to Johnny. Arlo did take it to Johnny Cash who said he'd done enough train songs and would pass on this one.

[@paulwillard9687]

End of the line by the travelling willburys is close though but this is great and I’m British I love it

[@gnydron]

Love the way Waylon watches Willie play his guitar solo🥲

[@peha524]

This iconic guitar called Trigger. 99% of people would trow that at a dumbster, but it have such a special sound to it. Amazing. It's a classical guitar with nylon string and not a western.

[@mossandsea]

This is the comment I came looking for :)

[@chloeleedow7250]

In every song that Willie does a solo he does that lol, can see why it gives me goosebumps the way that guitar sounds ❤️

[@gregsgetawaychannel7141]

Me too!!

[@craigdugan7998]

@@chloeleedow7250 play boxcar Willie winds of yesterday

[@pjjacunski7979]

Love the way Waylon looks watching Willie as he plays the guitar solo. It's so much more than simple admiration. You can tell he loved him as a brother in the music!

[@loyal7790]

Only once in a life time will you find this incredible talent under one roof.

[@garymays6636]

32 years later and still golden. RIP John and Waylon

[@tillstark2368]

RIP Reggae Young

[@conorkennedy3304]

I think Waylon is my spirit-animal

[@Jonokeefe924]

@@tillstark2368 most amazing guitar player, people should Google him

[@coreysmorgan8488]

These 4 are absolutely the Coolest Dudes Who Ever Lived

[@barbaralowe5487]

That's the truth 💕

[@soniabrowne1652]

I just love those guys.

[@susanbarnes-parsons1663]

They obviously love each song they play together.... So happy these tunes are on youtube to let the younger generation enjoy some of the GREATEST Country Rock stars!

[@willienelson4964]

Thank you so much for the love and support. Indeed you are a true fan. You can write me on [e-mail]

[@spudeleven5124]

A critical mass of cool.

[@loftusboy9]

4 diamonds backed up by a group of golden musicians...the perfect storm of music..How I wish I was there..

[@michaelgibson4705]

Willie Nelsons phrasing and voice totally unique no one else on the planet sings like him

[@maryannproffitt44]

America is still listening to the Highwaymen.

[@maryannecarson412]

There will never be another group like the Highwaymen. Listening to a few of their song is the best way to start the day.

[@michaelmorris3317]

Ann Moore They was the best. And always will be

[@johnvaughan8293]

You are so right, never see their like again thank god for giving them to us,they were/are the fab 4🎻🥈🎤 John Vaughan Kerry Ireland 👍

[@dianenordstrom4514]

Or finish the day when you're enjoying a lovely Chardonnay and unwinding....after along day :)

[@timkaldahl]

The Traveling Wilburys are right up there with these guys too. Exceptional talent will always rise to the top and stand the test of time.

[@michaelgoodchild3390]

Mary Anne Carson and to end the day

[@QUEENofHEARTZ1973]

Anyone who was there to see this was truly blessed cause these 4 were the heart of country music then and never realized they all 4 would be America's legends for decades to come and generations after generations still as loved as the night those 4 took the stage.🌹🤜🏻🤛🏼🇺🇸🙏🏻✝️✅⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎

[@josephinerimmer6888]

Nice to see Reggie Young providing support. One of the best guitarists you’ll ever hear.

[@tillstark2368]

Absolut best guitarists.....RIP Reggie Young. Greetings from Germany.

[@antoniettabillett1094]

@@tillstark2368definitely the best He will be sadly missed

[@pwnewsom]

Don't think I've ever seen a softer expression on Waylon's face than what he wore watching Willie take his solo here. Brotherly love and admiration.

[@brianmcmillan7426]

Let's not forget the legendary writer of this piece...RIP Steve Goodman...

[@maureenmccann6944]

RIP Steve

[@joshuabrooks4907]

He also wrote another classic outlaw-country anthem.... David Allan Coe's "You Never Even Called Me By My Name."

[@Sparky-gp9vh]

@@joshuabrooks4907 first thing I think of when I read Steve Goodman is “now my good friend Steve Goodman wrote that song, he said it was the perfect country and western song...”

[@5koverlibor]

Amen

[@timking6827]

Banana republic for jimmy also

[@courtneyg3824]

How many times have they performed this together yet they still stand and admire each other during a solo. You can see they truly admire and respect each other and their talents. Class acts.

[@FAFA-kq2tp]

👍

[@rumples2698]

willy plays a mean guitar

[@rumples2698]

@Mustang Dave NO what i meant was I LOVED his playing

[@ChurchTrombonist]

You're right! I've watched these guys for years and noticed this. The respect of fellow amazing musicians. Just something we do.

[@willienelson4964]

Thank you so much for the love and support. Indeed you are a true fan. You can write me on [e-mail]

[@jeanc819]

There's a Mount Rushmore quality to these four friends performing together. A timeless legacy of good music, good times, and good friends.

[@davidholton9667]

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song! Hello

[@anitamafoa6361]

Absolutely!

[@derickwales7185]

@@anitamafoa6361 Hello

[@dalereed3950]

I agree. Find a mountain someplace and put these four on it. Maybe include Jerry Jeff Walker on it also. The hell with trump.

[@Grisbi6]

For sure, Jean---the 'Mt Rushmore' of Willie, Waylon, Johnny and Kris will be forever.

[@chrisbaileymusic87]

For some reason, this had me in tears...that bloody harmonica, man!

[@abrespangenberg6809]

Never ever again you will witness something as great as this, NEVER

[@johngray9259]

Never will get tired of hearing these legends...... rock on !

[@Clydesirota]

Rock on dudes!!

[@richardtuholsky4028]

Willie Nelson 89 and going strong

[@windyhiller]

does not get any better than that

[@leonardzoga6533]

I can't get enough of listening to them, ❤ from Albania 🇦🇱. Saturday 4 May 2024.

[@soulhealer49]

When legends sing, everything becomes legendary...

[@willienelson4964]

Thank you so much for the love and support. Indeed you are a true fan. You can write me on [e-mail]

[@arnoblank8520]

@@willienelson4964 thank you Willie for the years of entertainment as you have gotten me through some tough times listening to your songs whilst commercial fishing in treacherous waters in Australia over the past 50 years. Love you Mate.

[@kitbogapayback7447]

@@arnoblank8520 Thats a fake account

[@judisaint3178]

The best country group of all time. They put today's so-called country singers to shame.

[@aximusroh6453]

Hands down without a doubt!

[@donaldcurtis9229]

They don't play this good old music on the radio.No more there's play all the new garbage

[@user-rb7qc8cr8d]

This beautiful music will live forever. The highwaymen.

[@bjetpilot]

Willie sounds like Willie every time. True talent.

[@judythompson5253]

he does something with the bass notes that just gives me goosebumps. Even after all this time...

[@alexjoneswasright1274]

Aleksey Ilo lol I like that comment

[@alexjoneswasright1274]

Aleksey Ilo and Obama’s only legacy allowing grown men into women’s bathrooms and funding Iran

[@chrislieb7811]

bjetpilot Willie and his two sons have been streaming live music under Lukas’ YT channel called quarantime. Willie’s two kids have a lot of the same characteristics as dad.

[@LeandroEBaum]

Verdade, puro talento

[@valeriesnider7418]

Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, doesn't get any better than this!

[@Camman010]

To think Kris had to land a US Army Helicopter on Johnny's lawn to get him to listen to his songs.

[@eythorjonsson1333]

To day they are not Naturals to much scooling

[@hadmatter9240]

Glen Campbell? Gentle on my Mind?

[@nicolavivarelli4127]

Yes! Well said! The best : simply perfect!

[@thatdude8850]

@@Camman010 what

[@ponkachonka]

Best ever version of this fabulous song. 4 all time legends. Never to be repeated. An All time classic.

[@robertgreen9960]

It always makes me smile right at the beginning when Kris comes marching onto the stage just as the song begins! He's still connecting his guitar as Willie begins singing. I guess it is a simple example of how well they all got on and how comfortable they all felt with each other. As many, many others have said many, many times - how could any group of musicians ever be better than these four?

[@janicescott7338]

I noticed too that Kris was trailing in a little late! Ha!

[@24vgaz]

The uilimate supergroup

[@michaelcaplan7012]

Nobody can hold a candle to these fine gentlemen.

[@plainoldjason]

Good observation! I hadn't noticed until you pointed it out. I re-watched it a few times and figured out that he was doing a guitar swap. For a split second right at the very beginning you can see Kris handing off a guitar to someone in the shadows and then he turns and picks up a second guitar from a stand on stage, which he then plays for the rest of the song.

[@OrigamiMarie]

Every time I watch The Highwaymen, I am impressed. I am impressed at the bunch of backing players and singers, all working together to make a big, full sound and all live. And I am particularly impressed that these four legends seem to happily share a stage, and far from fighting, seem to calm down and have fun because none of them has to carry the whole show like they each do when performing solo.

[@niclarenp7079]

Man I love how they admire eachother. Just look at how Kris smiles all the time, its sick

[@katlindsay10]

I know they sure do rock the songs

[@danielmessina9497]

They are the most

[@bunco9183]

Wadiyatalkinabeet

[@thebadloser]

I find this hard to watch. Four total individuals, all unique and brilliant with their own recognisable styles, coming together to play their songs. Two are gone and two are hanging on in there. Took all this for granted at the time but God I miss these rugged old troubadours. RIP country music.

[@denisvanouk5768]

thebadloser Fortunately, we still have these videos. We keep them all in our memories. Hello from France . heureusement il nous reste ces videos , pour les garder en mémoire . Bonjour de France .

[@moyragrant7287]

Mate, we're all hanging on in there right now. This is fab.

[@brianmcmillan7426]

We still have Kris and Willie...cherish that and those that have vanished...

[@denisvanouk5768]

@@brianmcmillan7426 we don’t forget them. on ne les oublie pas .

[@ScottyBun]

I`ve not long started the guitar but these guys are my inspiration, what a concert, country music will never die!

[@xaenon]

There is about 30 times more talent on that stage than most people today can even imagine. The man who wrote that song should also be recognized. The late great Steve Goodman.

[@Pchorney]

Steve Goodman yup 👍 legend

[@paulh2180]

steve wrote this song when he new he would be passing away young. Very sad story for a talented man.@@Pchorney

[@GustavTessa]

I'm not American, but I can surely tell you guys you are blessed to live in USA. Beautiful music, wonderful culture and best of all freedom to be yourselves. Thumbs up

[@sau0483]

America is the illusion of freedom! If you are not African American, not gay, and not even a transvestite, then your fate is sad!

[@donnaronio3553]

Thank you Sir! We are blessed ❤️❤️❤️

[@zakfred848]

Hello 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@kalijasin]

America gave the world; Internet, Country music, Rap Music, Telephone, GPS, atomic clocks, Linux, Cell Phones, Smart Phones, etc.

[@patrickdegrandi4880]

​@@kalijasin Et d'autres choses moins glorieuses ! Guerres ,hégémonie, etc...

[@tomdesaulniers1551]

Takes you back to a time when America was still America. Makes me cry. Absolutely wonderful music and there will never again be any more like it.

[@Sam-lj9vj]

True. America changed so much, it will not return without a fight.

[@tomdesaulniers1551]

@@Sam-lj9vj I cry for the America that I grew up in and loved. It seems to have died

[@ZAOUWV]

America was still America? Yes buddy those days are over now. Real power now in hands of China and Russia.

[@arthurrsaker8893]

Back to the edge of a time when courageous men had carved a country out of a wilderness that covered a continent. Then came those who were softened by having too much plenty of everything, with no need to struggle, or do a days hard work for it, educated way beyond their innate ability, concieted, entitled and thinking they knew best, sneering and condescending to the ones who farmed the land, the linemen ,the maintenance men who fixed things when they broke. They insulted and undermined the stay at home mums who were doing that most important job of all, raising their kids right. They were called liberals, the ones who fkd it up. God bless you America and get well again soon.

[@tomdesaulniers1551]

@@arthurrsaker8893 You are absolutely correct. Some people are educated far beyond their intelligence.

[@tedanzigg]

We’ll never see the like of these again, true American patriots, music that transcends the years, thank you from a Brit.

[@Xesmuclana]

They'll be back again.

[@judemcmaster574]

Thank you from an Aussie too 👍🏿👍🏿🎶🎶🙏🏼

[@Gripenace]

Thank you from Sweden too :)

[@karynsuepohlmeier2109]

You are all welcome! From an American.

[@oliviawutam]

That is the America the US I love, not the creeps in Washington who cause mayhem worldwide, Thank you

[@user-gy1tm2jc6d]

Love the rhythm and lyrics, this song has them all!

[@morganfbilbo462]

And here on 2/10/24, he's still alive!

[@fredmoore8661]

the finest American music ever recorded. Hands down.

[@aximusroh6453]

Damn straight!

[@urseldoran9782]

Waylon watching Willie play the old battered guitar with HUGE admiration is high praise from one artist to another.

[@user-dt5ro]

Trigger is the name of Willie's guitar

[@dennisregister2917]

Priceless

[@isabelmartin8427]

That's Trigger. It's a legend.

[@Thevacomaticvacuumcorner]

for sure you can see Hoss Waylon admiring Willie play just in aaah

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

If you have a conversation about the greatest country artist ever, all 4 of these guys are in those talks. And they all teamed up to make music. How blessed we are as country music fans

[@idubzh243]

Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofersen. The Country music rules the world.

[@celticimage]

I believe the most important person doing that song is the harmonica player. What a great job of backup.

[@nick120899]

Absolutely. What a great idea using the harmonica for the train sound effect

[@hichamzouhair3751]

Its a frensh song "salut les amoureux" of Joe Dassin

[@vernonfewtrell5735]

Micky Raphael the man !!

[@jamesgeorge2299]

Willie sings this so beautifully, angling back and forth across the traditional vocal melody line. These guys were so steeped in musical truth it just shines. Golden days.

[@wolfgangvonscheisskopf545]

I still prefer Arlo's version but that may be because it is the one I heard in my teens/twenties (long time ago).

[@zimmerwald1915]

Not just pitch-wise either. Time his rubato, it's spot-on.

[@patrickambrose5372]

@@zimmerwald1915 Would you believe I'm 70, but had to Google rubato, as I had no idea what the word meant. As the old adage goes, we learn something new every day!😊

[@waynelalonde4778]

Real musicians, real music,real instruments, authentic legendary writing, Thus was real music.

[@Apophis-lw6bz]

Talk about real instruments---Nelson's guitar has a big front crack in it!

[@waynelalonde4778]

@@Apophis-lw6bz awe that's trigger, best sounding guitar Willie has

[@kellyhenderson5655]

Wow, how great it would have been to see these legends live singing this iconic song.

[@bowlofcinder482]

Love how the crowd go nuts when the say “America”

[@poultonboys3108]

Hell yeah

[@kitcarson7447]

MAGA all the Way!!!

[@suebyles1434]

I'm Australian. We don't have that patriotism unfortunately. That word 'America' gives me goosebumps every time!!❤

[@hubuhstank8342]

@@suebyles1434 most Americans don't know they have this mechanism.

[@gavinmathew7491]

@@suebyles1434 I think Australians are equally as patriotic; we just don't show it as much. Love Australia.

[@ericschulze5641]

boy these guys knew this was something that needed to be done for music sake not for money God bless them

[@ysabelreyes-llerena5237]

I'm Cuban and I just love their music. Good morning America 🇺🇸

[@bojensen8401]

I just love the harmonica player.😊

[@tomfield4062]

That would be the great Mickey Raphael.

[@oofeeleelee6556]

This song makes me feel so nostalgic about a time I wasn’t alive for. The song tells such a good story and paints a picture of the time.

[@aleksandarblaze6324]

right :D

[@rnstoo1]

Excellent rendition of maybe the best "train song" ever. Willie's phrasing is just perfect

[@user-ui7wh2gl8k]

1

[@mkra1209]

His picking too!

[@christinecosgrove954]

Listening in Glasgow Scotland august 2021 absolutely magnificent harmonica and pianist unbeatable

[@faithcurrent658]

Willie was born to sing this song

[@larrylinn8589]

Thank you Steve Goodman.

[@angiejones3733]

I love how Waylon is in awe of Willie's guitar solo. Pretty cool. Willie is amazing on the guitar.

[@lonstar7675]

Legends

[@imageaware]

These men will be remembered long after we are all gone.

[@garysmith1906]

I may be Canadian but I love this and cant get enough , hope all ye south of the boarder are staying safe and by the way there is nothing wrong with feeling patriotic towards ones country and there is nothing more patriotic than this , God Bless America

[@rickyfenton1367]

i like the way you feel between Canada and the States

[@TC-dw6wg]

Your a good man Gary. God Bless

[@nobodyspecial6513]

May God bless you and your fine country, Gary. Some of the friendliest people over there. George from thumb of Michigan

[@PhineasFreakers]

when it comes to "USA first" or "Germany, germany about everything" it is going insane..

[@kasseyr1]

Feel the same down here in ole New Zealand

[@glennsohm6643]

Love how Waylon looks at his friend when Willie does his guitar riff! It is obious that they were all having the time of their lives!

[@davidholton1990]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@rickcavtube]

Excellent work Mr. Harmonica man.

[@kennethparkinson4180]

The harmonica is brilliant in this great song

[@23Josilee]

Kudos to the young man playing the harmonica...outstanding !!!! Mickey Raphael.

[@susielamenzo6114]

Mickey Raphael

[@shantanukashyap9591]

Mickey looks a lot like Cat Stevens in this clip imo haha

[@christinecosgrove954]

Absolutely he is so great also the pianist in Bobby McGhee he is fantastic from Glasgow Scotland love country now we have mo Pitney well what can I say from one happy 82yr who listens to country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥰

[@pascal67310]

@@johnodonnell414 Mickey Raphaël, he's been playing with Willie Nelson for over 48 years!

[@christianedouschkadudan4322]

THANK YOU ❤❤❤

[@randallphobia8698]

I love the friendly & deeply respectful looks these 4 men give each other through this performance. You could tell that they were having fun.

[@willienelson4964]

Thank you so much for the love and support. Indeed you are a true fan. You can write me on [e-mail]

[@suebyles1434]

Respect. Hard to find these. Hi to The Highwaymen, from Tamworth (Country music capital) Australia ❤

[@DirtyOldMountainGoat]

Willie's phrasing is so unique

[@CHRIS-xm1do]

Just 4 great entertainers having a wonderful time, no big ego’s just pure music & song.

[@michaelcaplan7012]

You got that right Chris.

[@fiona4423]

My late husband and I used to have this playing in the car on the way to work. He loved this song. Takes me right back to those times that I miss sharing with him so much.

[@stephenmcghee7588]

❤❤❤

[@tomlofft8565]

Sorry for your loss, Fiona, glad you still have the music for your memories

[@jimmysimms2399]

Willie Nelson has a unique wonderful tone to his voice and no one compares to him in the way that he phrases a song. He can extract every single bit of emotion from a piece of music.

[@debbieveasey4224]

And he can PLAY THAT GUITAR

[@Jaska8000]

Willie Nelson will be 90 years old next April. Born 1933. If born and lived in England, it would be Sir Nelson.

[@rmm1774]

I never thought much of Willie's vocals until I saw him with the Highwaymen. I am now convinced that you are a legend Willie. The Highwaymen would not be The Highwaymen without you.

[@rileycoffelt907]

Amen brother

[@48Pammie]

All 4 were legends on their own

[@stephenharrison7745]

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[@simonholliday3421]

this is the best American Anthem ever sung.

[@shawnkristoferu8303]

The harmonica guy steals this show.

[@davidholton1990]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@adrianmonk4440]

The Highwaymen band brought out the best of each performer. They blended well. I heard they genuinely enjoyed each other's company on & off stage. /// IT'S NOT WORK IF YOU ENJOY WHAT YOU'RE DOING. It's a labor of love. Yes, Willie was at the top of his game there.

[@kalijasin]

They were the Outlaws of Country Music. 😁