The Next Waltz | Song For The Life by Jerry Jeff Walker

[@jdb10715]

Jerry Jeff will be in our memories forever. I find myself putting this song on endless loop as I identify with it. Wish YT allowed multiple likes - I'd click it 1,000!

[@jimdempsey8413]

A national treasure that never got the credit he deserved , one of a kind !!! RIP Jerry Jeff

[@ericchristywagner580]

20/20 lost the best we had John prine Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe shaver, thank you Jesus for having them three oh boys to keep me grounded and always on the edge of a good line.

[@duanegoins222]

AMEN

[@garywilson5733]

This video captures Jerry Jeff’s humanity and his craftsmanship as a performer and songwriter. Never to see him perform live is a sin. His adlibs are priceless and his connection to his fans was palpable. ♥️

[@allenlashleysr]

The thing that set jerry apart from most is, he would play a small venue, and put the same energy into it, as a large show.

[@bavarianangel]

Jerry Jeff has turned into Hondo Crouch which is a compliment.

[@mikeosborne83]

I think anyone who has lived can related the Jerry Jeff Walker's music. I know I've depended on him for more than 40 years.

[@margaretk.302]

RIP JJW My heart broke when I heard the news, but I will always have your music and the memories of your concerts.

[@futureiowawrestler376]

My dream was to see him in concert, but I never got the chance, it was a sad day when I heard the news.

[@margaretk.302]

@@futureiowawrestler376 I am sorry you missed the experience. But his music will always be with us. My older brother introduced me to JJW's music in the late 70's. About 10 years ago, I was driving out in the middle of no where in Nebraska, for work, listening to his music. I just had to contact my brother and share our memories of JJW. For years, I traveled and lived all over the US and in every strange new city, I always had JJW music and I was home. The other morning when I heard the sad news, the first thing I did was cry and contact my brother.

[@janetwhite7786]

I can't stop crying...

[@JamesShelton59]

Something about Texas song writers. And thank you to Miss Dixon, my high school art teacher back in the '70's who introduced me to the music of Jerry Jeff when all I wanted to play was Pink Floyd. I was never the same after that.

[@calebking4638]

Jerry Jeff Waffle is from Oneonta, New York.

[@JamesShelton59]

Caleb King Steve Earle was born in Fort Monroe, Virginia. Sadly you’ve missed the point. But thanks for that incredibly useful information. 🙄

[@richardsepulvado3049]

From the ultimate Texas songwriter, Rodney Crowell!

[@TheYamahog12]

@@calebking4638 So what? I'm from NY too, but we can't help where we're born. I actually saw JJW play in Oneonta several years ago. Nice town.

[@larrypayne5862]

The writer is the fantastic Rodney Crowell. I believe he was born in Houston. Texas Master Songwriter. JJW, Master Interpreter.

[@guyspangenberg8565]

I'll drive for miles and miles with nothing but Jerry Jeff playing. He's my musical Guardian Angel. A Texas Shit-kickin' Guardian Angel. I wouldn't want anyone else! Thanks, JJW!

[@mnswamp]

I am so happy you captured this. My intro to Jerry Jeff was ¨A man must carry on¨, and this was one of my favorites. This rendition is so much a comment on life - mellow with age, rich with the stories lived. It warms my heart to hear it.

[@coachwylie]

Played his music while DJing in Huntsville,Texas at the silver dollar,Prickly Pear and Sound Machine on country night. Loved by many. You will be missed,but your music will live on forever. #ripmrbo

[@g.stephens263]

Another gem from Jerry Jeff. RIP mi amigo.

[@fawndelightwaterfield7717]

I went commercial fishing out of southeast Alaska the summer of 77. Captain had two tapes, Jerry Jeff Walker's second album from 73? And Jesse Winchester. That's all we had! Till someone showed up with a Kottke album. Dang this brings me right back. I think I love your music even more now with the patina of age Mr. Walker. Thank you for your music.

[@bradg2069]

What a great story

[@TheYamahog12]

This is one of my favorite songs. I've seen JJW only twice over the years, about 35 years between shows! I discovered his music when I was about 16 and I love the man, though having never met him. His music helped me through a very tough period in my early life, and I still listen to those old albums today. It kinda takes me back to those sad times, but now I'm strong and I feel like his music is an old friend and we're laughing about the bad times now that they're past. I'm sad that JJ has recently been very ill. I know nobody lives forever but when he goes, I'll hurt badly. Here's to Jerry Jeff Walker and his great music. May we all live a life so well.

[@markmauldin]

This song is one of Jerry Jeff's best. I rate it right there with Jaded Lover. He has got to be one of the best all around entertainers ever, but was never really discovered, but just kept "Doing like he knew it",,Didn't really care.

[@grwoodsman]

JJW didn’t write jaded lover. I believe Chuck Pyle wrote that

[@jdb10715]

Doing like he knew it",,Didn't really care. That's the mark of great people.

[@PheneasPrettiwillie]

I was lucky to meet him at a 4th of July concert in Austin. A friend introduced me to him and he was very surprised and happy when he was told that I played many of his songs with my band in Germany. He appeared to be a real Texas Gentleman and I still listen to his music since.

[@burlingtonbill4687]

I covered an old Rodney Crowell song just this morning. Jerry Jeff and Rodney, two of the best. So good!

[@Ste58Vo]

This takes me back to JJW's 1970's albums that grabbed hold and never let me go. Thanks to Bruce and company for this excellent project, The Next Waltz. And many thanks to Jerry Jeff Walker for laying it all on the line for us all these years.

[@Thenextwaltz]

It definitely does capture some of that 70s magic, and I think the equipment has a lot to do with it! The console, tape machine, etc. are all originals from the 70s. Something about that tape and the big room.

[@stephenaustin8153]

is Bruce the tall guy?

[@Ste58Vo]

@@stephenaustin8153 Yes, Bruce Robison

[@johnbowne798]

Will always be grateful to JJW for his music and for introducing me to the music of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt.

[@Ray-vy7dm]

What a Man ... What a songwriter ... What a voice

[@johntstanley1]

Amazing how watching the masters of country music sing without effects and voice enhancement and it is so beautiful. Their lives were interwoven and i have come to understand they were very hushed but open to a private honored friendships. May God bless them all for their pains and tranquility they glide through for us all.

[@richardgullison9980]

Jerry Jeff`s songs are the soundtrack to my life! Have seen him many times over the decades, mostly great performances & a few not so much! Saw him in Montana at Red Ants Pants Fest & he still had "the juice"!

[@jdb10715]

YES! I strongly resonate with this.

[@garywilson5733]

Ha Jerry Jeff never lost the juice. The last time I saw him in Belize racked with Cancer he still had that mischievous twinkle in his eye. Like the song says, he just learned how to listen. He always demanded respect from and for his fans, his “Road Warriors”. Hoping that Django keeps Camp Belize going.

[@Ray-vy7dm]

I can say that I've NEVER been disappointed at a JJW concert , He played an acoustic show in Mpls in the 90s ... Little Bird sticks in My head and again earlier in St Paul at a food fest... One if the best days Ever ... I can easily compare Him to Willie and in a way , I'm glad that so many People knew nothing of Him because ... Well riff raff no nothing's did not deserve and would not have appreciated This Man .

[@Ray-vy7dm]

Although he was riff raff and knew Nothing but Great Music !!! Than You Mr Walker

[@jdb10715]

Jerry Jeff is 78 now. He's like a fine wine, more mellow with time.

[@roseannarawlins1897]

RIP Jerry Jeff Walker

[@Wiinange]

This is has been a tough year for legendary folk, country and rock musicians.

[@jdb10715]

I'm lost in tears, mellowed out as I listen to this.

[@nancyconklin104]

I love this song and man this is when music was good and people had more respect

[@bobbycarbajal5098]

RIP to the great Jerry Jeff Walker! He’s been in my ears for seriously as long as I can remember. Ride on “Scamp”

[@teresaboucher-miller4660]

I saw him live 3X..once in Punta Gorda FL, once in Oneonta NY, and the best was at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels TX. Blessed to have had those experiences. RIP JJW

[@WilliamMilne772]

What a guy! Knew him one night up north..... All these sad songs, which I love... But t he man is funny!

[@MrA259]

Still one of the very best

[@rogerbacorn2848]

Local boy made good. Missin' you tonight Jerry.

[@williambird1386]

So sad to hear he passed away. What a great musician! He will be missed.

[@johntkach1667]

I want to say that I DO NOT want to see one of our greatest singer-songwriters go "silent into the night". I am calling for a renewal of "Scamp Music" to be produced by a great producer - Bruce Robison! Let's have a resurgence in such music in the same vein as the production in the 90's of Cash & Rubin! Bruce - get ol' Scamp down to the Bunker and lay down a bunch of tracks that we can all cherish for many years to come. Jerry Jeff is an American institution that needs to be heard - by those of us who have been "Tried-And-True Warriors" for many years - and for new audiences that may only know "Mr. Bojangles"!

[@scottgorton6211]

R I P Scamp!

[@jefferywilson8683]

John Tkach Are you part of the OKC Tkach family?

[@cavazoma]

Fantastic song! Could dance to this all evening, under the stars with my wife…..

[@drogers5355]

RIP Jerry Love ya and gonna miss ya

[@jim1hunter]

Is that you, Beaumont Dave?

[@rickemerick436]

JJW was one of my best friends Bill favorites and I learned to love JJW even more than Bill. They are both gone now but I will never stop love'n them and will never never stop listening too JJW. Still listened to you too Bill. Love you both!!!!

[@francarey42]

So long to to one of the all time greats! Thanks for the memories and good times!

[@doff123]

thanks Next Waltz for pulling this off 4 years ago. amazing. RIP JJW.

[@fiftysevenwelder3839]

RIP Jerry Thanks for all the really great stories.

[@eaglerare22]

Rest in peace, ol' boah. He left the world on Oct 23, 2020 (throat cancer). He kicked up some heels for quite a spell and left his mark.

[@SusanElliot]

Have loved this song for years, adore this version by JJW

[@rpotts330]

Just awesome! Lot's of memories.

[@melaniebottorff]

I remember seeing Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker together I think it was on a VH1 special or PBS special. I remember Jimmy Buffett introducing Jerry Jeff Walker as his hero. Sitting here listening to Jerry Jeff right now at home. Thank you Jerry Jeff.

[@melaniebottorff]

Listening to railroad lady right now knowing that Jerry Jeff and Jimmy Buffett wrote the song together

[@UNKAGLEN]

Still the man...For ever and ever amen. Been a fan since I first listened to "Collectibles" back in 19 and 70 some.

[@ReverendSoupbone]

Love it! Miss you Scamp!

[@almanull3931]

One of my all time favorite singer / song writers. He will be missed ....rip jjw

[@davidbartelson8450]

I get a tear every time I Hear JJW voice. He IS one of the great one's.

[@planochasplanochas6112]

RIP Jerry, thanks for the songs.

[@42awww]

The best voice in all of music.

[@kencase742]

Absolutely great stuff!!

[@UNKAGLEN]

I have grown 40 years older while listening to "the man".

[@jdb10715]

I've grown 45 years older listening.

[@UNKAGLEN]

@@jdb10715 God bless you sir. Here's hoping we all survive the insanity we see at every turn these days.

[@TheYamahog12]

@@jdb10715 Same here.

[@frommaggiesfarm]

All in one afternoon.... r.i.p. Scamp

[@UNKAGLEN]

@@frommaggiesfarm Wow, I hadn't heard. I was hoping to make the trip to Belize and see him one last time. I guess that won't be the case. The man was an absolute musical giant. R.I.P JJW.

[@richardsepulvado3049]

For me he was the trail leader of Progressive Texas Music, RIP Scamp.

[@papichulo5552]

Easily one of the best songsters of my time

[@jamesblair5971]

What a loss to sail on JJW thanks for the music and the memories!

[@ocean4307]

RIP!!! I love this song!

[@sidbolton499]

RIP Jerry Jeff,. First saw you in 1977.

[@anton1949]

Pretty song.

[@0066keith]

A Rodney Crowell classic. Tony Rice's cover is my fave, and this one by JJW is a close second.

[@jdb10715]

I sure love this song. He looks around 80 in this. I believe he's now 84

[@christinebass3807]

Jerry Jeff does a great version of this Rodney Crowell song that came out on Rodney's debut album Ain't Livin' Long Like This in 1978. I think Rodney's first line was "I don't drink as much as I ought to."

[@Thenextwaltz]

Fun tidbit: When Jerry Jeff called Rodney to tell him he was doing his song with us, Rodney advised him to sing the lyrics as he felt fit best - they tend to change depending on his mood.

[@TheYamahog12]

JJW sang that line when this song was on "A Man Must Carry On".

[@magicjones2431]

Love this song.... Good job

[@lordtraveler1171]

Texas legend.

[@sjohnston936]

I grew up with Mr. Walker. Just Luke Guy Clark, and Waylon. Another piece of America is lost

[@catchinbass86]

We miss you Jerry Jeff. RIP

[@robertprice4788]

All hail the legendary JJW!

[@jaybedford7959]

JJW the soundtrack to a lot of peoples lives!

[@DieGwinners]

THANKFUL ...

[@4aceshigh1957]

My best Jerry..

[@markdeweese9288]

What an artist RIP Jerry

[@Ray-fw5kd]

One of The Most Beautiful Country Songs Ever Written and Sung ... Thank U JJW

[@williambird1386]

Sweet.

[@davidreiner2494]

Awesome.

[@garybasham4728]

I listen to " a Man Must Carry On" more than any Jerry Jeff album. Great Song

[@helenanneleaming5334]

Man I sure miss him 😢

[@Ray-vy7dm]

I love the pace ...

[@timmy707707]

Not a day goes by when I don't think of a JJW song or memory...

[@benjaminpacheco614]

definitely does not drink the way he used to.....i saw a very drunk Jerry Jeff in the early 70s

[@walterbyrne3509]

Miss you old buddy RIP

[@tbru7018]

RIP JJW; thank you.

[@robertpurdy4959]

Damn, I wanted to love this version. Because I’m a huge Jerry Jeff fan. But Rodney Crowell’s version (he wrote it) literally brings tears to my eyes. Sadly Jerry Jeff’s doesn’t. Now, One too many mornings, does. No one does it better. I’ve been a fan from the first time I heard that song. A very long time ago. Thanks for the music.

[@TheYamahog12]

JJW's version on the "A Man Must Carry On" album is better.

[@larrypayne5862]

Very difficult to beat Rodney doing any of his great songs! RIP Jerry Jeff.

[@walterbyrne3509]

First saw JJW at the Main Point in Bryn Mawr PA. He was intoxicated. I saw him years latter at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and back stage we slammed a few beers. He was from NY and originally recorded Mr. Bogangles on a radio station around NYC Greenwich Village. He was a wild ass genius who sang and wrote his own "love songs." RIP old buddy!

[@mrcanarsie]

beautiful dude

[@kimjellen4508]

His tone 🥰 wow

[@MrLittlefeat]

To me, Jerry was right up their with Guy.

[@danischapues6915]

Genial 😍

[@robertcullinan1334]

Lov ya Jerry Jeff

[@johntkach1667]

Jerry Jeff channeling some Rodney Crowell! Does it get any better - other than ol Scamp channeling some Guy!

[@robertbentzel6881]

There is a college hoops tournament going on in NC at a place called the Bojangles Arena. Too funny

[@mogmaker]

I was lucky enough to shake his hand.

[@Reader-Copy]

A Rodney Crowell classic. I don't think he's disowned it yet (hope he never does). RIP, Jerry.

[@bigbendtimes]

Warren Hood on the Fiddle!

[@dorisjohansson9360]

R I P 🌹

[@johntkach1667]

Good bye My buddy!

[@Ray-vy7dm]

Was this on an Album ? ... Which one

[@chaunezkalk9822]

Listening and missing, still makes me sad. Of course it’s about me. But, in all honesty, I’m still a real human and I still have work to do. Not to diminish you. I’m just saying, I miss you!

[@Scotty.S588]

Real Ale, send me a 6 pack of samples RFN Sub-zero windchills and I gota blow snow liqueer store won;t open 4 another hour fucking snow just keeps comming JJW is all I got