Tony Joe White - Polk Salad Annie

5 Décembre 1980 Austin Texas

[@palcanon6888]

I'm an old black woman and I can't help lovin this Cause it's REAL 😍 As matter of fact, a 71 year old year. My feet are taping to this

[@christopherevans9473]

I'm an old white man and I'm with you sister.

[@samuelpeters1871]

REAL music Babay! Keep on Tappin❤️!!

[@ZenYogi55]

Right on Baby….im 71 and remember when this was all over the radio….

[@larrymorrell9716]

I'm 62 and I am with you on this one. Pure joy to hear this.

[@donpaladino]

Amen

[@shadetree1287]

To have music like this now would b insane. Today’s young’uns wouldn’t believe we had the best music ever. Hands down

[@jeffreygaglia6968]

I couldn't have said it better myself !!

[@Astro_touches_children]

Hands down. Across the board, seven days a week and twice on Sunday 🎸🎶🎵

[@phunkidruma]

no question about it all the way from steely dan to john denver bill withers and...too many 2 mention! The universal language of music is the great equalizer!

[@patkeeler6645]

Soulful

[@cindypolk3720]

Amen! My name is the same!😎 And it's true.

[@canary_in_a_coalmine]

Tony Joe White’s voice and guitar are the epiphany of cool

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Love his sexy growl at the beginning and his luscious deep southern drawl voice, whew!! 🥰 Sends me over the 🌙🌙🌙!!!

[@KennethDawson-zv8rn]

More true facts!

[@jfk19780]

i always thought this guy was black till i actually played the video !!!!!

[@joeynarciso94]

I think you meant to say the epitome of cool?? 😅 But then again you likely weren't raised by grammar Nazi parents like me, hahahaha

[@genegoodwin8925]

Young people need to listen to this and see what REAL rock and roll was all about.

[@cobrakaieditsforlife7571]

Well, we're here now😅

[@keetonplace]

REAL rock and roll? Meaning?

[@markltruitt143]

Absolutely. Music for the soul.

[@guitarhero6584]

Tony Joe White's level of coolness is off the charts!!!

[@ronnietoots6797]

yep

[@sharolynwells]

100% agree

[@shawnmacmillan5555]

@@sharolynwells e

[@Pattiepies55]

Ooh yes ❣️

[@anjou6497]

Ohhh yeeehhhh. 👍❤

[@ambroseyaga897]

Life is really amazing, seriously. At this late age of my life, I never ever knew that an artist like this ever existed. How the hell did I miss him? I was googling as to when the song "rainy night in Georgia" by Brook Benton was recorded and released. Only to find out that the song actually was written originally and released by a person called Tony White. This is how I landed on this page, wow!!!!

[@ibleebinU]

Love Brook Benton and TJW but I didn't know Tony wrote that song. Learn something every day.

[@dannylaing5585]

Me too👍

[@joeynarciso94]

WOW!! That is definitely a revelation to me! I had noooo idea about that one!!! So that makes TJW a super talent!! May he RIP forever!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@eloperspective5961]

Me too

[@gileadjones8471]

He had a big hit with Groupie Girl. Elvis tried nicking a couple of Tony Joe's songs.

[@delorestaylor9108]

He just doesn't play and sing, he feels it. Amazing!

[@ldeledgar1763]

Yep. Love Tony Joe White. There's a few like that. Jonny Lang is another one. His early stuff.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@ldeledgar1763True, I saw Jonny Lang open for The Rolling Stones when he was only 19yrs young, he’s fantastic. Great concert. So wish I’d seen Tony Joe White too

[@garyssimo]

Buddy Guy opened for Johnny in Berkeley aplrox 1996 and most of the crowd left after Buddy was done. Felt sorry for the kid but.... he did alright. Like Annie

[@ralphschneider9283]

I ,m from the west coast of Canada, .this song makes me want to visit you folks in the bayoiu area. My next vacation. Oops, a misspelling of bayou.

[@delorestaylor9108]

@@ralphschneider9283 I lived in New Orleans for 6 months and you get caught up in the Cajun atmosphere, cooking, songs, restaurants, and lifestyle. You will enjoy it.

[@user-ti4xl1qz6v]

Back in them days, people listened to all genres of music. I'm 70 African American and I'm crazy bout this song!! Yea

[@trfru7762]

That's what I miss. I'm slightly younger than you and grew up with Motown. The Detroit rock stations all played everything - I could hear this song, then Aretha, then the Who and then Tom Jones all on the same station. Today the music is too segregated into different stations.

[@dallasletterman8834]

Great song Ole buddy

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

You need yourself "a mess of it"!

[@delorestaylor9108]

Fats Domino is from New Orleans. Also Mick Jagger, The Beetles and many other artists went to New Orleans for inspiration.

[@user-pe6iy4zp9e]

Music doesn't have a skin color attached to it 😊

[@druzimmerman3231]

What an incredible song! Why don't they make music like this anymore? It stands the test of time.

[@nickkatiforis9017]

Because you need real life experiences.. not fake music experiences!

[@ronaldhart6052]

uuuhhhhh ELVIS

[@lloydsavage1520]

Yeah especially in Louisiana but not AZ

[@olddude3266]

Cause there aint no Tony Joe White no mo!

[@ricknelson5493]

because if just one person wrote a song where would all the royalties go, .....hmmm not to enough p. sometimes I wish music didn't get in the " best of" because guys like this and ROBIN TROWER , PAT TRAVERSE, GARY MOOORE ETC, ETC , in my opion more bands , to this day need be played more, one example April Wine.....

[@debmusiclvr]

He was a great singer and composer...very underrated!

[@johnwarner3809]

@gregnormal07 sod off

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Oh No, the overrated {Underrated} term makes an appearance….😅

[@rickferguson1102]

I saw Tony Joe White, B B King and CCR in1971. No other word but amazing!

[@mikekaatman3194]

Lucky bastard!!!!

[@madichadulli2381]

Bonsoir

[@jesslancaster9638]

😂​@@mikekaatman3194

[@sandralittle2138]

Am so jealous!!

[@joeynarciso94]

Well although @mikekaatman3194 called you a lucky bastard for having experienced all that, since I'm a Jersey girl from Queens & Brooklyn, there's still a part of me who wants to say, "Yeah, well makes me want to smash your face in!" 😅😅😂😂

[@judymcvey9005]

If you don't like this, there's something WRONG with you!

[@gonzalosardi9428]

😂😂😂😂 yeah

[@donpaladino]

A.M.E.N.

[@steveczyz1864]

Damn straight 😎

[@janetsoukup8261]

I'm Icelandic and I love ❤️

[@Steven-rd3ik]

Y aint human! If y dont!

[@RjBenjamin353]

Tony wrote one of the most beautiful songs of all time. Rainy night in Georgia.

[@albertdesalvo7273]

...and lifted Brook Benton's career out of the doldrums when he had a massive hit with it in 1970.

[@walterillich7407]

P0

[@huwedacollins4947]

Love Tony Joe White

[@moss8448]

classic

[@notbraindead7298]

I didn't know TJW wrote "Rainy night in Georgia". That's one of the great songs of his era. I thought Brook Benton wrote it. Thanks, I'm glad I know the correct fact now.

[@johnblack1030]

When I was a kid in High School in the late ‘60’s, I sang this song in a band I was in. Every time we started this song, the dance floor filled up immediately. It became one of our signature songs. RIP Tony White.

[@wildbill7081]

yeah I loved this song you must be my age in High School this was big and I lived in Georgia

[@davelong6795]

Gator got your granny..chomp chomp

[@vegashainning8071]

Great Taste/Song...Mind sharing a few others that would FILL the dancefloor? 🏂

[@maryreilly5092]

Very Cool!

[@johnblack1030]

@@vegashainning8071 Johnny B Goode, Make The World Go Away, Folsom Prison Blues and Hey Porter by Johnny Cash.

[@sideman7117]

I never get tired of hearing or playing this song on the guitar.

[@johnsonnier46]

RIP Tony...passed away at the age of 75 at his home Yeapers Fork here in TN..he suffered a massive heart attacks...RIP to the best Cajun singer writer and performer ever....Thanks, Tony

[@Frank--Lee]

@john sonnier -- I think it might be Leipers fork. btw -- I LOVE your last name

[@johnsonnier46]

@@Frank--Lee You are correct Al...I got it right on my next post..what I love about Tony is he talks like I do, true Cajun

[@pedalsbeatlejuicelodermeie319]

Don't forget Doug Kurshaw

[@johnmonroe7378]

John Sonnier. Great, soulful, easy going Southern gent. RIP. (Liepers. Fork 22 miles SW of Music City)

[@gregjay1537]

Fortunately Anthony passed in a peaceful and painless way according to his fils.

[@keithbrockie6716]

Flippin heck! This is too amazing for words. I'm definitely late to the Tony Joe White appreciation party! I thought Elvis's rendition was good but, good Lord, this is off the scale. How did I miss this amazing musician throughout the years.

[@dirkevans3443]

He wrote it, Elvis just covered it I was fortunate enough to see him twice before he passed SO under rated. He wrote Rainy Night in Georgia TJW was The Man!!! Here’s one of my favorite songs & videos of his stuff RIP Ck this out

[@dirkevans3443]

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[@leiaholland9461]

He came to my school and did a benefit concert for the mother of one of his sons friends mother who had cancer. He was a very caring man.

[@Elvis-guy1973]

​@@dirkevans3443No, Elvis reinterpreted this song and obviously did a better job than this.

[@itravisoni]

It's the deep voice too Kool

[@yru435]

It takes about 15 seconds to know that this is one guy I sure wish I had seen in live performance. RIP son.

[@leonardmilne8634]

heyu...its your uncle...megaflora...!!!!!! Im not sure ....italian accent? whata you thinkin? funny? ignorant? racist? let me know at i.. dont know where.

[@z-man4765]

You and me both!!

[@dirkevans3443]

I did Twice BAD ASS!!! 100%

[@eddiewilleford7746]

Back then I paid some big bucks to see this guy he's awesome

[@MaddieDazey]

I was lucky enough to be there once- he opened for Creedence back in West Palm Beach back in 1972.

[@michaelulbricht9438]

Tony Joe didn't just play Swamp Rock he actually lived it. That's why this sounds so authentic. Loved it when it came out, and still love it!

[@bradhuskers]

Low IQ boy.

[@maryroberts9233]

If you ain't from the south, you have never had this. True Southern food. Gotta be southern.

[@rhondaponce5207]

Definitely ❤

[@rhondaponce5207]

🦎👧🏽❤️‍🩹

[@franckrichard8077]

I discovered him too late and never had the joy of seeing him live. Luckily I could get a fair amount of his recordings, he was one of the GREATS !

[@JadenMathis]

Same here he’s amazing

[@cardo718]

franckrichard8077, I saw him live around 2010. It was a place called Rancho Nicasio. It is a bar and grill in Northern California. It was a dinner show. My table was the closest one next to the stage. There was a dance floor. We danced to his music all night. You could reach out and touch him. He was very down to earth. During the break times, he and his band would go outside at the back of the place and have a cigarette. While dancing in front of him. he would look right at me, make eye contact with me and my girlfriend and smile. He truly enjoyed making people happy.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

I, unfortunately, have joined the party also and never saw him live. I’d definitely be up dancing along in the aisles WHEW!! haha!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@thomasjefferson1457]

His guitar skills are incredible. I don't think the public truly appreciated that talent enough.

[@mygoddess1]

That's a for sure! Thomas Jefferson :)

[@toyotaphil54]

I was just about to say that very same thing. VERY underappreciated!

[@jjrwass]

you me and letterman got it

[@rdewar4324]

So many players like that who go unappreciated by general public. I've seen blues players in Chicago who have this incredibly nuanced playing. Tony is one of those. He was steeped in blues, RnB, RnR,,the whole deal. Wonderful performance by all in this clip

[@b.b.norman7505]

RIP Tony Joe White. We won't forget you Bro. And we recognized & appreciated your music. Cyndy Lou in Alabama.

[@WaterMan-ss6eb]

This is one of the most kick ass songs ever written and performed.

[@vernonhills9468]

Fuckin A

[@3Rubee]

RCA Victor records. With the brass and orchestra. 1969 Then you might have a clue.

[@bolongo72]

Water Man Yes it is..

[@GrantSchinto]

Agreed. I loved it the instant I first heard it.

[@ronnietoots6797]

yep , good statement

[@ercolepaulcolella58]

Listen and learn. No crazy tapping or over the top super speed riffing. A song well arranged with a superb rhythm section kicking Tony in the ass and saying "show us what you got, boss!"

[@wendibernhardt9190]

Tony in a league of his own. That man was good. Makes that guitar talk. SUPER!!!!!

[@fernviking7909]

I heard this song in 1970 Sweden & learned for the first time in my 13 years about se&iness oozing from a song & singer’s voice. It still holds up afte 50 years. He was handsome, talented & utterly abandoned by the recording machine! Elvis stole the song for his shows but didn’t do it any justice whatsoever & couldn’t recreate the power & se&uality that drove Tony Joe White’s original recoding! RIP to a true musician. I know he stayed true to his music & vision!!

[@brucevodka]

Come on, Elvis did a great job with this song too. I LOVE both!!

[@ronniemilsap5945]

this guy is awesome, when he started the song he didnt give a count he started at 4, love it

[@julieeadie3105]

When I was a teenager in the 60s loved it..still do..toe tapping and it's 2022..

[@alanoneill3065]

great..well spotted

[@mt.rushmore7916]

It is fantastic....the most go-getting entrance I have EVER heard!!!! He's got 'em right from the start!

[@gazzman3000]

fuck it's cool hey!

[@leobrussel9471]

His look, swagger and rumbling vocal bravado gave credence to his knowledge of and intimacy with the story being told. Musically and lyrically rock hall of fame.

[@philmullins136]

I agree, Tony had it all. I am 61 years old. I was amazed with music & guitar style since I was a kid. Best wishes to you.

[@mt.rushmore7916]

One HELL of a big stewd!!!

[@TheNobbynoonar]

Just stumbled across this-what a truly fantastic performance. BIG UP FOR TONY JOE WHITE AND THE BAND!

[@trevorfarr529]

The main man

[@user-vi3gh4qy9s]

My teen love joined the Naval Air Force , left me for Vietnam . He found me again 45 years later and we married but he died 8 months later . My heart is still broken .

[@anthonystuart0708]

🙏

[@jimbobdrg3247]

One of the true classics performed by many including Tom Jones and Elvis, but Tony's own version is so great - what a natural and talented performer!

[@nickytedder1238]

I got to see him play in Nashville by the Titans football stadium along with Waylon, Travis Tritt and a few more it was great Tony Joe and a drummer that,s it he was great the best l will never forget it the others were great to but just a guitar and drums sounded like a full band r I p T J W the best.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Ya know he wrote it, right? If it's a classic it's because so many covered it...

[@jimbobdrg3247]

@@schwartzenheimer1 Yes, I did realize that!

[@jimbobdrg3247]

@@schwartzenheimer1 Yes - love the song! Also like "Rainy Night in Georgia".

[@rhondamiller-xs1mo]

My daddy played this for me tonight and I love it sooooo much!! All night me and my dad been singing poke Sally gator got your granny CHOMP CHOMP!!! AND just crack up laughing...but i seriously love this he is so talented...if I absolutely love a song the very first time I hear it....that is rare...what a talented artist....I felt I would be undermining his talent if I simply said singer!!! 🐊

[@anthonyamendolia818]

NO ONE CAN GRUNT LIKE TONY JOE...GOD BLESS HIS SOUL

[@sharolynwells]

My late brother used to sing this to my paternal grandmother because she loved poke salad. Drove her mad.

[@lrh411]

Man that guitar tone is to die for.

[@dawnparker614]

Who ever gave this the thumbs down don't have a clue about great music.

[@jameswarner3712]

For sure!

[@Eagles0690]

Must have been from Maine.....haha

[@doughesson]

They probably think that Taylor Swift is good music.

[@b.b.norman7505]

Maybe the alligators will git 'em. Or Polk Salad Annie will with that straight razor. Wahahaha. Cyndy Lou in Alabama.

[@carollouie4121]

True! He was the greatest!!

[@visitargentinanow1874]

I think he got the best Stratocaster ever build..... That sound and twang. I'm a guitar collector, hobby luthier and guitarist, and I never heard a Stratocaster sooooo Stratocaster.

[@pauldandrea6034]

Totally agree!

[@ercolepaulcolella58]

@@pauldandrea6034 The tone is to die for

[@mikeskoog6689]

Sounds like a telecaster

[@gregoryzischke1372]

I'm one too , and I agree!! I got a hated big headstock '73 That jangles just like that!! Don't believe what they say!

[@ercolepaulcolella58]

@@gregoryzischke1372 Direct from Strat heaven. Leo gotta be smilin'

[@scotabot7826]

Drums and Bass are so tight, it's a joy to hear!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oldautos251]

First thing that I noted, Wow!!!!!!!!!

[@whisper197]

Yeah, that drive reminds me of phil rudd/cliff williams in ACDC.

[@gvrussell9230]

That's my buddy Steve Spear on bass!

[@roadrocket7]

Jeff Hale be stompin those Gretsch drums. Badass drummer, so solid, in the pocket, never loses the groove. I think he's from Memphis. Can you tell?

[@davidshelton9465]

You're right, great rhythm. They nailed every break.

[@elvis-jj1sc]

real music unlike what we have today!

[@marciacatron9496]

OMG! I grew up on a farm in Georgia & we had so much fun listening to this song as we picked polk salad & mom would cook it up...

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@User0resU-1]

What's polk salad.

[@marciacatron9496]

@@User0resU-1 Hi! You must not be from the south. It is like collard greens only grown wild & you go out & pick it & you can cook it like collard greens but just make sure you cook it right or it will taste wild.😂

[@delorestaylor9108]

When you cooked it we had to pour the first boiled water from it because it was so loaded with iron, but nutritious. I will never forget the smell while cooking, usually with ham hock.

[@marciacatron9496]

@@delorestaylor9108 You are right. I never ate it but loved watching my mom cook it.

[@user-bc2ib7yl2d]

Golden honey for the ears! The band is so tight playing.

[@davidlapiana8474]

Don't mind saying, I love this guy. Soulful evocative music. Met him one night, truly a humble decent man. long live the swamp fox.

[@mickmel1000]

I'm 48 and just recently found this. BADASS SHIT! Listen to many different kinds of music and still get excited to find something older that is new to me.

[@Woodsyone]

Ya this is a good one for dure. Dig deep into the Zepplin archives sometime. You'll never be the same.

[@3Rubee]

Tony has a couple of very fine musicians behind him. That young bass player is totally on stride.

[@thomasbain9241]

Sad to hear of Tony's passing. I saw him at the Royal Albert hall in London in the 70s .He was supporting Credence Clearwater Revival. He was great. God Bless

[@markjohnson1260]

This guy is the real deal. Of course we love Elvis, but I would rather listen to Tony on this song. Hell he wrote it, and can play the guitar as well. Big contribution to American music, and did not need distortion to do it. Blues based, but not slow tempo. Very unique song, with attitude ! Elvis knew it ! Tony should get a medal for this !

[@jayjayfixesall4570]

hear u !!

[@epiphonium]

Actually there is a bit of tasteful sweet distortion and just a teeny bit of lead type notes but mostly soulful rhythm guitar. I love it

[@huskvarsm]

mark johnson i agree 100% TJW is awesome.

[@G8GT364CI]

This was a big hit in the US in 1969, I remember it well, was a great great tune, never even heard Elvis's version, this was the one, the studio version of course.

[@annelisebuechte4585]

Am American.

[@charlesjohnson-cj1or]

Brilliant tune....brilliant entertainer. Brings tears to my eyes. Nothing like him exists today boys and girls.

[@jlr022159]

This was a KILLER tune... Still is! I remember when this was played every day in the radio! It would be hard for young people today to understand what a big star this guy was at that time!

[@leishaburleson6459]

Well said. I loved all his songs, but that song, "did somebody make a fool out of you," just could listen to that over and over. I sure wanted to meet him. He was so unique. What a legend!

[@marcdelente2456]

Elvis adorait cette chanson et il en a fait une version incroyable qui collait vraiment aux concerts des années 70 du king .

[@HopliteWarlord]

This song should have 1 billion views, its that good!!

[@thomasjefferson1457]

His guitar style is like no other. He's a guitar genius. He expresses his personality into his guitar in such a way you couldn't possibly duplicate what he's playing.

[@dragmyre]

thanks.

[@charlescollins3846]

He's my boy been listening to his music for 50 years. Love his guitar the best

[@johnnyneverletmedown53]

Fogerty tried playing catchup, but TJW was the real deal Tommy

[@mannathugopikrishnan9299]

Thomas Jefferson sure seems to like his mid 20th century music

[@jamesgauthreaux5098]

O

[@JONNIEBGOOD-to6jr]

Just found this guy, he was absolute legend. RIP.

[@t4texastomjohnnycat978]

Saw him "IN PERSON" with Freddie King AND Creedence Clearwater Revival.... Houston, Texas 1972.

[@martinmoffitt4702]

Lucky you!

[@drevil2853]

That woulda been tits!

[@darlenone6286]

I'm jealous! Happy 4 you! Miss the 70's. The best.

[@allanrussack4143]

T4TEXASTOM JOHNNYCAT Lucky you! I love his humorous stories, eg the sheriff of Calhoun County.

[@allanrussack4143]

And then Freddy King! What a night!

[@HopliteWarlord]

What a great song this is. I have come to appreciate its greatness over the years, even Elvis paid tribute to this amazing song! Tony Joe White wrote this Southern masterpiece and played it to perfection! I listen to this all day long!!!!

[@johnhall9383]

Southern!!!!

[@SIXGUNSAM]

Greatest Swamp Blues Guitar and Vocalist of all time👍 Tony’s songwriting is legendary🇺🇸RIP Swamp Boss

[@candid1954]

Three piece band and all that good sound...my..my my! Those were the days.

[@harryclemons40]

Lowell Ffulson

[@harryclemons40]

Ash00 😇👾

[@harryclemons40]

Reconsoider

[@stevenrheeter6005]

Actually 4 piece... he plays guitar and harmonica on this song so he's like a 2-fer....🤣😂

[@jordanherewini1367]

Just playing You Tube music and went to an old favourite favourite performer, Tony Joe White. He performed at THE POWER STATION in Auckland, New Zealand in the late 1990s. Awesome performance , just he and his drummer. After the show my partner and I snuck back stage and knocked on his door. What a guy .. invited us in for a meet and a chat . There was a young kiwi guy in there who had snuck in before hand and he was playing Harp to TJW. What a guy, but stunned to see in the comments he had passed away... RIP SIR... Thank you for leaving us life long memories through your music, perfomances and graciousness....

[@HopliteWarlord]

What a great memory, these guys just dont exist anymore.

[@rogerdavidson1006]

My family is from Mississippi,I was born in Texas, this song is dedicated to the South, been hearing since I was Born.God bless

[@gilbertrainey2514]

He can pick a guitar extremely well and this song is great.

[@charlesgoede2809]

freekin' flawless! tight, intuitive, deep pocket rhythm and what a great job on guitar and vocals to boot!

[@smokeymtgypsy]

u nailed it bro. I have been touring and playing music for years, and tony joe was soooo authentic and amazing

[@jamesfletcher7993]

For the first time tonight I watched the Elvis cover of Tony and that is all it was, a cover. Tony Joe was a wonderful musician, look at his fingers fly over those frets, and the great voice and intonations and humor. I do not have the words to give him the accolades that he deserved but I will keep coming back here to listen. Thank you, Tony.

[@paulbfields8284]

Pure simplicity on display in all its glory.. they just don’t make em like this anymore.

[@deboisblanc]

Tony loved Elvis’ performance of Polk Salad, saw him live for a week inVegas, invited by Elvis

[@3Rubee]

@@deboisblanc Elvis should bowed to him.

[@3Rubee]

@@deboisblanc Elvis could patronize anybody. If not, his manager would make everything right. Elvis was a puppet.

[@tammyhildreth8242]

@@3Rubee finally someone who gets the real Elvis. Although he did have a good voice and could sing. He was a master manipulator too.

[@OULUVINCHICK]

He had to be so happy Elvis did this song. And boy did he nail it! Love Tony Joe White but Elvis took this song & made it the best it ever was! His moves didn’t hurt it any!😍😍😍

[@proudman6598]

That version from Elvis in ttww was unbelievable definitely the most compelling song sequence ever.

[@terrydouglas5008]

A fantastic performer, writer and person!

[@altadutch]

I knew this song but never saw the original artist! Awesome for sure!

[@PipeCat1965]

Man, that was a slap-down, kick-up, Strat-strokin' slice of solid groove. They don't grow 'em like Tony Joe anymore.

[@collinschapman2201]

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[@carolinawestern3875]

You damn right they don't. I'm from SC to and have to eat that ole Polk salad to! Hell, when they ain't nothing else you gotta do something.

[@PipeCat1965]

@@carolinawestern3875 Do you also dry it out and smoke it like Annie does? LOL

[@fredtetrofred8241]

Was Tony from Louisiana

[@PipeCat1965]

@@fredtetrofred8241 I believe he was.

[@barrymcanally4695]

Back in the early 70’s as a fledgling DJ in Birmingham Alabama, I was fortunate to have emceed a concert featuring Tony Joe at Boutwell Auditorium. He was a very impressive guy with all that hair and Cajun dialect. When I asked him where the other band members were, he pointed at a guy named “Beaver” who was setting up his drums. That was it, just the two of them. But when they got out on stage, the sound was just huge. Talk about a groove, they were laying it down. Crowd went crazy.

[@b.b.norman7505]

I grew up in Birmingham & actually worked in the concession stand at Boutwell. Saw ALOT of great musicians while I worked there. Sadly I missed Tony Joe. Wish I could have been there for that one. He was great. RIP Tony Joe. Cyndy Lou.....

[@b.b.norman7505]

I worked there at the end of 74 & start of 75. For about 6 months. Cyndy Lou.

[@LindyL1964]

North Louisiana (Oak Grove) native!! About as cool as they come!! Just good music!! ❤❤

[@harrietsmith9604]

Haven't heard this in a long time - but I DO love it! So much music from just 3 people. I guarantee you can't keep your feet still listening to this!

[@doughesson]

3 guys playing actual instruments & no dance squad wiggling around them in the process.

[@pjj9491]

no twerking pole dancers...just pure raw talent

[@helenhess1603]

Just 3 guys what great music

[@ronnietoots6797]

damn, wonder if he taught Elvis how to sing....

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Pure All American Southern Fried Rock n Roll.

[@larryjohnson8327]

YES , USMC VET, ,GREAT SONG . SEMPER FI

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@larryjohnson8327 yes it is Larry. Were you in the Marine Corps? I served from 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant from Charleston, WEST Virginia.

[@vincentleeboes6468]

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[@sharisilvers3327]

Amen!!

[@mikevincent5195]

I remember growing up in Texas my Mother and Aunt would spot poke salad in a ditch on the road pull over and pick a batch for supper. Love the song

[@mdmartin1311]

The bassline, great guitar playing...awesome! Rolllin' roll

[@b.w.barbee2269]

Tony and the guys did NOT miss a beat!...........Awesome song!...........One of the BEST bass sounds of any song you have ever heard!..........Play...it...LOUD!!!

[@danielbohland5271]

I guess I would label him as a blue swamp rocker as I've always liked his music an Elvis Presley really like this song he recorded it and sang it at many of his concerts Tony Joe White may you rest in peace 🕊️🙏❤️

[@thecolonel7149]

A huge hit when I was a little boy. RIP Tony. Thanks for being part of my childhood.

[@reyvallejo489]

one of the greatest songs ever still strong after all this years thank you tony joe white

[@reglarson1905]

it’s amazing how he wasn’t more well known...damn good music

[@ralex3697]

Next to Rainy Night In Georgia another masterpiece he wrote

[@richardburnett6997]

He recently left us. 6 months. But he's met up with pandora.com/libary

[@richardburnett6997]

Thank u for the invite to me 🤠😂 so I can take care of me and my hat. Love u for the update my condolences.& Thank u 😌💘

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Love the Elvis version. But this is a privilege and pleasure. The vocals and guitars brilliant. 1st time hearing. Thanks so much.

[@smeffenzeffer9688]

I keep coming back to listen to this. So understated, so cool. That driving rhythm of bass and drums. Above all TJW's perfect voice schmoozing in like butter. Not just one person the whole thing hangs together.

[@alastairtopham5939]

Great song, and Tony Joe had a great voice. Also terrific guitar and drums.

[@nicholasbishop2695]

Massive sound for bass, lead and drums!

[@Inaworldoflove]

Yup, considering Elvis had a full live band for his performance, this still feels big in comparison.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Don’t forget about that VOICE, too!! 😂

[@muttlee1213]

Wow!!! What a great voice, guitar-playing and great band!!

[@patriciakimbrell3734]

Love the Music of Tony Joe White ♥️♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟🌟♥️♥️🌟♥️🌟

[@bigdancd]

Tony Joe was not only a great artist, but DAMN, he was good lookin'! This was an AWESOME tune.

[@stevekruse2321]

There's No Denying The Man Had Plenty Of Charisma & Style! Unfathomable Cool!!!

[@chriso6278]

Surprised at the number of people who thought this was an Elvis song. Huge hit for Tony Joe.

[@TheThesmyths]

Elvis had no songs, only covers.

[@שלומיכהן-מ8ה]

@@TheThesmyths go learn more about elvis b4 say something stupid like that

[@DoloresNewberry]

I love this song . He was so awesome . He wrote this song . He passed at the age of 75 . ❤️🎶

[@karmicselling4252]

Tony and his Strat sound fantastic!

[@keithbatdorf8619]

Yeah .love that clean tone he gets.that is why bought one 30 years ago .just recently found out about tony joe white glad too hear something so authentic

[@mikemiller659]

It does sound Great. It rings So clear & sweet.

[@leslieawest5062]

So glad to see this again on Utube. I was a Big Fan of Tony Joe White in the 1970s. He opened for Credience Clearwater Revial, CCR, at the Oakland Coliseum back in the Early 1970s. Still Love Tony Joe Whites Wonderful Music, in 2024.Such Great Memories. 🎶🎵🎶💔🎸🎸 RIP Tony.💔💔

[@auntroachkiller6086]

I remember rockin' down the highway in my 69 Mustang to this song back in the day.

[@janellew5474]

Nice memory! What a song! Makes you glad to be breathing! 😆

[@victorparker308]

Same here in my '69 SS/RS Camero convertible. God I wish I'D kept that car.

[@jameshoover9640]

@@victorparker308 AW YES 1969 MACH 1 428 CJ PEG IT LET IT FLY ON THE STRAIGHTAWAY

[@jameshoover9640]

@Richard Henry Sr OH FOR THE GOOD OLE DAYS GOOD WINE FAST CARS I HAD A 1969 MACH1 4 SPEED 428 CJ

[@fugazeton2]

Super Cool, man!

[@doctorcircuit5338]

That's what you call talent boys and girls

[@stevemullary8658]

Made it look soo simple, but His guitar is very understated, his vocals mis-represented. GREAT performer, guitarist, and showman! RIP!

[@alexandrezowko2645]

A great Cajun artist Rip swamp fox

[@wymple09]

He looks a lot like Mac Davis. Marvelous talent. This song was done really well by Elvis as well, he really nailed it.

[@missv5439]

This is 100% proof I love this man and his music ❤️🎵❤️

[@jacksonrodriguez2703]

Hello

[@leslieawest5062]

I was a fan of Tony Joe White. My favorite song he wrote, Sung by Brook Benton, Rainy Night In Georgia. Man I love that song. Still really like this song. RIP Tony Joe White😇❤

[@tobinsarttrading1733]

What Tom and Elvis played at …was what Tony was in real life! His songs always made me smile! From Australia with respect. RIP

[@samadams399]

I wish they still made music like this

[@MrRadar1967]

Lovin the drum work in this. Just low and easy until its time to take them to the other part of the song. Very tight pocket between the drummer and the Bass man.. Yeah baby..

[@woody816]

Yeah man totally agree badass rythem section

[@phil2003ashleigh]

Yeah man, like Souness orchestrating the greatest football team ever !

[@greghenderson4582]

This is what is known as a groove !!! Missing from so much music today !!

[@jackierave]

For sure... love this..

[@Vinnybrain]

Deep, DEEP POCKET!! Love it!

[@anjou6497]

Love the ending. True sign of a meticulous attitude and respect to this very special song. 😎

[@nomadjeff1922]

Tony Joe was definitely a one of a kind and I will miss him and his music. RIP TJW.

[@InlinePaul]

Music from the good old days. Rare to find new music worth listening to these days. I heard this song on the radio so many times but it is so much better to watch it performed. There is more to it than just music. And the guitar work is very good on this.

[@malcelwell7209]

I love this song he sings it from the heart what performance gets my blood flowing

[@calnonhardy4002]

Love the rhythm section. Killer bass and drum playing.

[@brotherWesley]

This song makes it sound like it's cool to be poor. But really, growing up poor, with music like this playing on the radio, who needs a television anyway. If you have music in your home, in your heart and in your head, you ain't poor at all.

[@user-ok8nq7sk8s]

Music back then I grew up with I was alone as a child and you definitely had to feel the music from sad songs to fast songs I danced to them songs because I could feel the music and the rhythm of the music you sang along with it if you could.