Todd Snider w/ Jerry Jeff Walker, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires - "Mr. Bojangles"

[@qbagwell]

Snider looks like he's having the best time of his life. It's obvious how much he loves Jerry Jeff Walker. It's really great to see someone with the talent of Todd Snider , show such respect, and generosity. Todd Snider is an alright guy.

[@stevecontreras6532]

He sure is

[@garycornell6433]

The love on that stage was amazing! Jerry Jeff Walker was truly honored to join Snider!

[@juliebrown4581]

Tom snider, is the best, thanks for all the songs.

[@stewartfenton7660]

I think you guys are seeing it differently from me. Todd has always looked up to Jerry Jeff, and he was the one who felt honoured, I would say.

[@quinbagwell7515]

@@stewartfenton7660 pretty sure that's exactly what I said.

[@williamthompson8374]

Watching this, I couldn't help but shed a few tears, felt Good

[@bashfulbrother]

I saw Todd in the late 90's while he was on tour for "All Right Guy". He got to the last song and said that his Father had just died and they had been on tour and most of the rooms were half empty. We were in a small concert bar and you couldn't move in the place. He looked up at the ceiling and said "Thanks Dad". He played 3 hours straight and ripped the roof off the place. Got 4 encores, got in his bus and left. Been a fan ever since.

[@TallulaStarfishJones]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@jeanharris100]

Love it!

[@franklove3464]

I will never forget the time I seen Jerry Jeff it was in Eureka California and I was right in the middle of the Eagle House Hall, And Jerry Jeff come out and played? About the time Gypsy Songman came by out and he opened the show with Gypsy Songman! And he played every song I knew,! and he played his last song was a song I never heard before! And I will never forget that song? He sang with so much passion and I remember that I seen a few teardrops fall down his face and I was so impressed and he played id this really worth it, laying my life on the lines

[@ronbieber8058]

@@franklove3464 😊

[@egcowling9657]

Gorgeous

[@opalrosemond6585]

I am 18. I am so thankful my dad, Bookie, turned me on to killer music! Todd Snider, Robert Earl Keen...and thanks to Jerry Jeff, John Prine and that era...great, great stuff

[@paddlazz]

Opal Rosemond you come from good stock.

[@lickdacat2]

My son feels the same way, he will be 37 in a month... damn, I am getting old and my son is too.

[@smwrbd]

@@lickdacat2 me too. I played good tunes for my boys when they were around 5 or 6. Wish I could have a do over.🤔

[@dubreed]

Don't let go of it, it's all that's real anymore

[@shittysunglasses]

Don't take for granted Opal.

[@personalandpolitical8385]

Weeping with such joy and sadness. What an amazing story from Todd Snider. Thank you for sharing. So much irreplaceable loss with the passing of Jerry Jeff Walker. Austin in the Seventies was an endless stream of beautiful music wafting from one end of town to the other. Sigh.

[@28happenstance]

Losing all the greats. First Prine, then Billy Joe Shaver, and now Jerry Jeff Walker. Hope they're all up there playing great music.

[@klimtklavier]

@@28happenstance I hope Justin Townes Earle is with them and finally at peace.

[@28happenstance]

Now Charlie Pride. Damn. Well, the only upside to all the loss is that the tradition of singer songwriters continues on through the music of Todd Snider, John Moreland, Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, Hayes Carll, Morgan Wade, Cody Jinks, Arlo McKinley, Benjamin Tod, Sierra Ferrell, Cary Ann Hearst, Casper Allen, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Steve Earle, Jon Dee Graham, and a shit load more that I just can't think of right now. Those just happen to be some of my favs. If you haven't heard of some of those names, go search them out. You will probably not be disappointed. I hear people all the time say that no one is making good music any longer...mostly people in their late 40's are older though. Anyway, it's the farthest thing from the truth. There's more music in general being made than ever before in human history. A lot of its great and super accessible. Okay, diatribe over!

[@lkeller8928]

@@28happenstance --Ray Wylie Hubbard. All the best. RIP. They kept a fire, will we keep'er burnin'? I hope so. I hope so.

[@gullreefclub]

My Heroes are all leaving earth to sing with the Angels

[@5lee1]

One of the most beautiful videos I ever saw! Thank you!

[@tamaralefevre7694]

with tears streaming down my face... as a musician, this is the stuff that my dreams are made of. Thank you to all who made this possible.

[@michaeltreadway5420]

What a reply 😊💖Makes me want to meet you & play some music and gain the feeling they had of this epic performance. Is that any way possible Tamara??

[@bobspez]

Brought tears to my eyes too. What a moment!

[@smwrbd]

@@bobspez me too and I don't know why?

[@bobspez]

@@smwrbd Maybe it's that look of pure joy on Todd's face when Jerry walks on stage.

[@larrytullos8110]

One of my favorite songs and performances as I think it represents love at its purest. To see this video with Todd and his hero JJW together is emotionally overpowering as the tears stream and I'm reminded once again how blessed I am that God at least gave me the talent to appreciate good music.

[@joehiker5573]

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory" DR. SUESS

[@elvislvr33]

Oh my heart! We played this song at my grandfather's funeral. I didn't know Jerry Jeff Walker or Todd Snider then, but serendipity and providence brought us together.

[@kerryevans1562]

Just came bye to pay my respects to Jerry Jake Walker... Thanks for letting us ride along... Greetings from Dublin Ireland...

[@chado3000]

That was pure magic. I'm damn near 60 years old, so i've been around as long as that song. It's a timeless piece of music, and any musician will tell you they wished they had wrote it. It's not just a standard, it's an anthem to a time when the world was much better off.

[@majones7004]

Dylan covered it...

[@lttown2425]

Indeed music and performance well done

[@jrobertsapp]

One of the things that is so wonderful about this performance - so f'ing amazing in a time where performers are so much about themselves - is the deference that Todd and Amanda give Jerry Jeff. Watch as they stay very much to the side. Look at how they follow him with their eyes and play in support. This is his moment and they do everything they can to ensure that it stays that way.

[@klimtklavier]

Jason is so humble here... I'm so grateful he and Amanda took a stand for Prine... the CMAs can go piss in the wind.

[@almacisaac]

@@klimtklavier 100%. I just saw this for the first time, literally tears streaming down my face. When JJW walks out and does a jig....and they all just support the song...and adjust...and pick up...and back off...and watch and listen...just legendary respect...like they showed Mr Prine.

[@OttieBlue]

I just love how Jerry Jeff dances. So totally wonderful for me.

[@marlenekotso9669]

🎃✡️✝️😜🥹

[@positiveleanings3023]

Good call by k: Jason had the highest position in the business at that time of everyone on that stage and he was remarkably restrained.

[@davewasylynka364]

My wife and I were lucky enough to see Jerry Jeff at his Birthday Bash in Austin 3 years ago. We were sitting in the second row of the balcony right behind Jerry Jeff’s son. We did not know it was his son until he got on stage a played a couple songs after the intermission. One of the favourite nights of my life.

[@donmcallister3745]

Very impressive and cool moment when Jerry Jeff comes out to sing… R.I.P… and thank you for all the music…💐🎶💐 🌜🌞🌛

[@johnnyp8979]

One of the best videos here...

[@johnsandovaliii5312]

I'm not convinced this world was ever worthy of a talent like Jerry Jeff. The first time I went to Luckenbach I could feel the magic he always sang about. Rest in Peace Scamp Walker.

[@mjb9835]

Amanda Shires is an artist in her own rite, but this video may prove that she is the best accompanist of all time. The way she fills the void and pulls back when the time is right is perfect.

[@lyonsson6480]

Not all musicians know when or even how to do that. Musicians need to serve the song, not the ego. Not all can or will do that.

[@DavidTransformer]

Just how good is this? Probably as good as it gets.

[@canefan17]

before looking at your message I sent my brother an email with this song and said, "about as good as it gets here..." lol

[@DavidTransformer]

Just one of the best songs ever written. Every now and again we get to experience moments which will stay with us forever. The people who made this gig just had that pleasure.

[@stevenfitzgerald8714]

yeah

[@pattimartin7250]

it's still the best thing ever ever, in my eyes.

[@Fordworldrallyfan]

Yup, I just love it when the 'upstart young'uns' give that due respect to their mentor elders! I am a BIG Todd (and DBT/Isbell) fan, but I was into JJ, Townes, Guy, Billy Joe, Ray Wylie, et al, WAY before he was even born. ;) If I recall correctly, I believe that Amanda played fiddle at one of the very many Slaid Cleaves shows I've attended (and NO I am NOT confusing her with Jenny Scheinman who I have also seen backing up Slaid's live shows on fiddle), but I've lost track, so not sure. I will admit though, I welled up a bit watching this one!

[@puelemueix]

Thank You Pete Seeger for introducing me to Arlo Guthrie...thank you Arlo Guthrie for introducing me to Todd Snider...thank you Todd Snider for introducing me to Jerry Jeff Walker.....I'm lovin' the journey !!!

[@Fordworldrallyfan]

Never knew that Arlo was a TS fan, COOL! :)

[@lindamon5101]

Mary, meet John Prine, thank me later!

[@cmac2375]

What a group, how lucky are we?

[@puelemueix]

How could I have left out John Prime!?!

[@markthatcher6844]

@@puelemueix You really need to check out Jason Isbell and Amanda Shire the other guitarist and fiddler. Jason can sing and write 'em as good as any of the old guys. With all due respect of course.

[@kathyfolkulele]

Please never take this video down. I swear I was just to your left at this show. I swear I can hear myself holler' in this video. I recorded about 27 seconds of this, and them my phone was full. The next day I found this and saved it to a playlist. Just came across it again and it was like I was there again. Thank you for capturing my favorite 8 minutes of live music ever. ☮️

[@brennerholloman8379]

Amen brother, Jerry is a legend here in Texas and loves to spread his ' good old boy' style with everyone. And Todd Snider is a talent himself! Really good show, Glad you got to watch this come down!! 👏 👏 Awesome 🎶 🎵 💞 🔊 🎵 🎼.... Enjoy while he lasts my friend! 👀 🎸🎧🎻🎤✌️✌️✌️

[@billhorton3101]

Forever JJW fan. Love Todd too. This magic.

[@91Kingscrib84]

Saddest news to start the day is losing a great old friend. Jerry Jeff Walker's music was played so often by me & my friends, he was like an old friend - always welcome to drop in for a howdy and bringing his unique sense of humor. Perfect music for almost any time. ~You'll be missed Scamp. Your like won't come by again in my lifetime. Born Mar. 16, 1972, Jerry Jeff passed on last night Oct. 23, 2020.

[@28happenstance]

I would have cut off a little toe and maybe even a pinky finger to have been at this show. RIP Mr. Jerry Jeff Walker. Hope Mr. Bojangles is up there with ya.

[@jonathanmorris2278]

I love " I told you to wait in the Truck"

[@barbibutton9619]

He's pretty funny

[@richardmarsh3312]

What did she say?

[@candygram4435]

@@richardmarsh3312 she asked why are you so cute?

[@davidoppenheim9086]

Oh mannnnn Jonathan. Just see above your original comment.

[@MindfulClassroom]

The adoration and respect Todd’s smile makes this video so special. Oh the chances to share with mentors. Jerry Jeff, you will be dearly missed, but you have left a legacy.

[@0530cartersdad]

To whom ever recorded this performance…thank you.

[@freetickeys]

Damn. When Jerry Jeff walked out the hair on my back stood up and a slight tear came to my eye.

[@johnscottkyle]

The look on Todd's Snider face at 2:46 is priceless. Love to see when amazing musicians are still fans just like us.

[@francoisbouvier7861]

Why can't people just shut up and listen? One of the great classic pieces of Americana. Thank you Mr. Walker

[@bhammy54]

I was in college in the early 70's & I picked up on Jerry Jeff, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, the whole "Outlaw Country" vibe....loved there free spirit and disdain for the whole commercial music scene...good to see the younger artists and fans still appreciate and respect that as well...there IS a future for the world...it's right here, in the music...the spirit...Peace & love indeed

[@sportsmediaamerica]

Did you want to amend that, bhammy54?

[@jilianvan27]

@@sportsmediaamerica WTF . . .!?

[@robertburch3813]

This is one of the few times I am thankful a cell phone was at a concert recording. The song is such a happy tune about such a sad life. I love playing it.

[@JoeySmallwood3]

RIP Jerry. This story is almost certainly about Banjo Man in Santa Fe. Very kind gentleman

[@johnrosier1686]

This makes my day hearing that story after hearing the news that JJW passed.

[@miles99]

Went to save this to my Favorites and it was already there! I like to come back from time to time.

[@miles99]

Back again. One of my top 5 favorite videos on KZbin.

[@KRHTX]

One of the greatest moments in TX music ever recorded. No question.

[@jameselkin4687]

God love Jerry Jeff. I cannot tell you how much he has meant to me over the years!

[@jameselkin4687]

Saw him at Gruene Hall and that is just seared in my memory!

[@shawnfowler1330]

I was fortunate enough to see this live with my wife and friends traveling from N.C. Watching this 7 years later brings back a great memory.

[@rhettbickley9097]

This comes as close as possible to fitting the definition for euphoria. Todd was genuinely there and I can't imagine any musician not feeling the love.

[@Mysoulshine1]

Long live Jerry Jeff Walker...may you forever remain in our hearts and may we always pay our respects when we cross paths with the Mr. Bojangles' of this world.

[@HayseedDrunk]

The amount of joy in Todd's face is wonderful. Damn, I love music.

[@jasnonya3005]

Glad I listened to this one, so sweet, as I've gotten older66 now, been listening to Jeff Jeff Walker since my teens, now I tear up when he sings of Mr Bojangles dog that died.

[@CameronGott]

I may never be able to believe I witnessed this first hand. What a magical night.

[@Duder187]

this is one of the best videos i've watched in a long time... tearing up a little bit honestly.

[@renegadehomesteader3127]

Made me cry

[@nukeum62]

This breaks my heart but also makes me smile so much!! Todd I think this performance beats the story your told!! You must have done something right indeed sir!

[@warrenburlingame1172]

To have been there and witness this live would have been phenomenal. RIP Jerry Jeff

[@glennray1901]

Oh my gosh. I've heard Todd tell this story but this show must've been amazing to see. I mean.. Todd, Jason, Amanda and Jerry Jeff.. what a treat. RIP JJW.

[@ewetoobe100]

Found Jerry Jeff 40+ years ago. Found Todd 20+ years later. Loved both of them for their music. This is truly the 'best of both worlds' to me. Thanks for sharing.

[@Enyawestie]

The part about the dog always made me cry. Still does.

[@Vaportrail70]

It's nice to see them young kids giving old man love honor and respect. Peace and love of music

[@robertlange1772]

My wife loved this song. ❤I miss you Diane.

[@joshuamccuistion559]

This is why Texas loves Jerry Jeff. He was a true ambassador for great music and great musicians. He'll live on in our hearts as long as we let him.

[@GeorgeTel100]

What a song, what a version... Mr. Jerry Jeff Walker!

[@jillvanderbunt7167]

I haven't seen something this special in a long time....thank you❤

[@evanderbachus3865]

First remember hearing JJW 40 years ago in a little college bar where the barkeep played country music in the afternoon when no customers were around (except me). Got to sit a bout 15 feet from him in a small theater about 2 years ago. Ran across Snider listening to internet radio and fell in love with 'Tillamook County Jail.' Gonna have to see him live. Great pleasure seeing these two together. Jerry is getting on in years. A Man Must Carry On.

[@tonyindiana]

Dude thank you so much for turning me on to this! Bravo great show & share 🥲

[@dylp420]

Couldn’t believe I didn’t notice Jason and Amanda in all these years. Wtf I was so blown away that it was Todd and Jerry together. I’m glad I came back and paid enough attention this time

[@jeffwilliams8074]

"I told you to wait in the truck!" I have never seen this one until just now. Just wanted to hear some Jerry Jeff. Never even heard of Todd Snyder. What a cool story and fantastic performance by my late great Man, JJW.

[@007science6]

I hope you’ve delved into Snider.

[@jeffwilliams8074]

@@007science6 Absolutely. Todd is a hidden gem.

[@j.b.pennington5336]

Todd played at Miss Virgee’s place on the Devil’s Backbone in Texas✅

[@krisking5510]

Oh my God, that was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen... hope he was watching me watch him. Miss you, jjw

[@mikeweir3680]

Could you Imagine being there at that moment? That's just one of those things in life, you just smile and walk on...Saying WOW, and thanks for the rest of your life...

[@tomdevlin9274]

This made me cry.

[@joemeathead163]

Don’t know how he can sing this biter sweet, sad sad song without a crush in tears 😭

[@joemeathead163]

I know I can’t. Cry my eyes out every time when hearing this song. Every time.

[@candygram4435]

I love how Todd just sort ff drops his guitar at the end. It's like, life is complete...

[@andrewkling9530]

Please stay healthy Todd, the world needs you

[@nicolesmith893]

Amen. We saw him last night in Tampa. And he was looking a little rough. He still delivered (and told some wonderful Jerry Jeff stories)....But I always worry if it's the last show I might get to see.

[@8-tracktheater262]

...a bit more after Jerry took the train outta here last night. That son of a bitch just kept on going...

[@azoutlaw7]

Oh. My. Goodness. This was amazing and it made me cry 'cause JJW has gone on. Todd Snider shows much respect & admiration for JJW. Thank you.

[@trevorgrimley7956]

Thank ýou Jerry Jeff Walker, for writing one of those greatcoats that brings me to tears 50 years after hearing it for the first time. Firstly by Jerry Jeff, then the Nitty Ģritty Dirty Band's UNCLE CHARLIE AND HIS DOG TEDDY

[@etech52]

RIP Mr. Bojangles, one of my favorite songs of all time! JJW was a true legend

[@Gonzo3313]

I sit here ...crying....it was. .beautiful. ...jerry Jeff. ...& todd....this song means so much to me...not sure why...it always makes me cry..no matter...who sings it...

[@ernestbilko100]

I've watched this video about 20 times now and it makes me simultaneously laugh at cry every time. I listen to music non-stop and have a number of favorites. When I put Jerry Jeff back on, though, it feels like I've come home. I was at the Santa Fe concert that Todd references and it felt like Jerry Jeff was passing the torch to Todd.

[@michellefitzpatrick9198]

I just got Goosebumps. I named my dog Mr. Bojangles when I was 4. I loved and love that song so much.

[@cracklarock1941]

Mine's named after him too!

[@faststratjo2006]

This is so good, brought a tear to my eye.

[@happyanderson7719]

Me too!

[@TheElizabethLee]

Awwwwww that makes me cry...loved him!!!!

[@Harpplayer504]

It's 3 o'clock in the morning and I woke up ,aching old bones won't let me stay in bed long..I happen to live in New Orleans and I have been in that same jail..but I didn't write a song ,but I'm mighty glad Jerry Jeff Walker did! I'm watching this incredible performance and so glad I grew up in this great city where we dance every day!

[@Forrest8540]

I'm sorry to say that I don't know who Todd Snider is,,but I'm already a fan,,,,,how absolutely cool the story you told,,and to respect the author of this GREAT tune,,,,,,,,probably like many others our dogs are family,,and the hurt when they go is almost unbearable.....thankfully my bud just turned 5,,we've had him since he was 8 weeks,,,so,,we still get have a good amount of time with him...none-the-less this tune is emotional and the line.."after 20 years he still grieves" is very probable..

[@28happenstance]

How have I never seen this before? Four greats and four of my favorites. Fucking amazing. Wish I was there. Snider knows how to handle drunk hecklers.

[@ericschmuecker5573]

KZbin seems to have waited to show me this as well. Oh hell!

[@Reckless_abandon23]

I have never seen Todd have this much energy! JJ was his hero.

[@DyreStraits]

I was just a young feller in 1968 but I remember the moment I heard Mr Bojangles on the radio riding in my dad's car. Like it was yesterday. I became a JJW fan that day.

[@ramseydaugherty61]

Such an awesome story to be walking down the street with Jerry Jeff and to hear his song, freaking awesome

[@lorenzomeza6699]

I’ve had the honor to mix for Jerry Jeff. And he sounds awesome in this concert. Todd is such an expert story teller. Love Austin! Love Jerry and Todd!

[@81sarahelizabeth]

“I told you to wait in the truck” 😂

[@michaellunburg8567]

Jerry Jeff’s soul is showing, and it’s beautiful!

[@jeffmostrom89]

Melts my heart ! See and hear J J W !!! Sunday morning . God Bless us all .

[@dougevans6389]

One of my favorite songs! And my favorite singers especially Jason Isbell! There is not a better songwriter or singer alive on this earth now than him!!!!!

[@ewetoobe100]

"Between Hank Williams pain songs, and Jerry Jeffs train songs"...

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Newburys

[@theodoresmith4523]

Nicky Newbury

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@theodoresmith4523 close Micky Newbury....not thought of him in a long time

[@NandR]

@@lastnamefirst4035 In the last verse he say Jerry Jeff's train songs.

[@mglsite]

@@NandR 'Desperadoes waiting for a Train', one of his best.

[@dougevans6389]

God knows I would have loved to c that show live!!! If you was there you witnessed greatness!!!!!

[@sartainja]

Viva the memory and music of Jerry Jeff Walker. 👍

[@dougal9439]

Jerry Jeff and Todd Snider, nice. And now it is only Todd carrying the torch. keep it going.

[@chrisorgan2315]

Man, can't watch this without getting goosebumps. Everytime, I love watching Todd's face when Jerry Jeff walks out. Makes me so happy. And Jason being as humble as he is just stays in the back and doesnt say a thing. So much good in this video. Love it.

[@LesThomas]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thanks so much. Love live the music of Jerry Jeff Walker!

[@ArtieShun]

at 5:20 when Todd looks up and says, "Thank you", I lose it.

[@ih8music]

thanks for pointing that out. perfect

[@tronner_the_awesome]

Snider, Shires, and Isbell are enough of a talent - to add JJW that's just too much. What an amazing concert that must have been - but great video!

[@ronaldrowe9545]

One of the greatest songs ever written !!

[@mikeivey6504]

Thanks JJW. You've made my time here on Earth more enjoyable. I stumbled across you late in life but will forever be grateful you blessed us with your talent.

[@gergb2230]

Oh my... at 7:10-ish Amanda Shires just takes on on her fiddle and JerrJeff pays her tribute. What a great song.

[@jysmtl]

An awesome moment. She laid back until he motioned for her to take off. Incredible.

[@davidtroller8367]

I am so glad that this was recorded. thank you for sharing.

[@RufusatRedHawkRun1]

Thank you Todd Snider and Jerry Jeff for sharing this song and for schoenular for uploading it.

[@TheElizabethLee]

GREAT STORYTELLER!!!! Great!

[@lizzybeth22]

I just read of his passing a few days ago I'm devastated 😥 but thank God for this video ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Jerry Jeff

[@drock5144]

A powerful song! It makes me think about all the beautiful life that we have lost.

[@stevet6727]

Jason did a wonderful job of knowing when to shine and when to get out of the way and lend support.

[@jerrytucker1532]

Yessir

[@katnapasmr12]

This makes me so happy, still today ❤

[@SimplyGrandMusic]

Best song of all time !!!

[@Thevetat_]

Ive had and lost it all 3 times over. The dog dying line gets me everytime. Only thing that gets a tear going nowadays. What a beautiful moment in time this was. Miss you girl.

[@mecca3108]

Thank you! It doesn't get any better than that. I am so glad I got to see him at Gruene Hall, before he left us.