Jerry Reed & Glen Campbell - Guitar Man

[@chucknchar]

Can you believe it, Jerry, Glen, Elvis and Burt Reynolds are all gone.

[@craig-xk4mm]

So sad I’m 54 and feels like I grew up with all these, will all just be memories soon

[@bgdavenport]

Ain't it the shit?

[@itsprivate4360]

It just ain’t fair, I’m writing a letter of complaint…

[@edster612]

I don't care who you are, watching Jerry Reed play should put a smile on your face.

[@flyboy451]

Every time man, every time!

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

You only say that because he never stole your wife, mom, or daughter. You were one of the lucky ones. Some of us have had several wives stolen by Jerry. Dang thing is he's so smooth we just keep him around anyhow. Watch your back is all.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

He'd put his arm around the whole world if his sleeve was longer.

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

@@daveconleyportfolio5192 man he would. I've known a few people just like him and we need a few more. A big big man with an extra smile for you if you need one.

[@Brad772006]

Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell, Chet Akins, and Roy Clark. Some of the finest, talented, entertaining guitar guys to ever vibrate a string.

[@brentboere5304]

Honestly, they may just be the greatest to ever pick a guitar. Name anyone who can play like that, on that level? They are insanely underrated and insanely great.

[@Elijah-ki8vo]

Dont forget good ol Luther Perkins and Waylon!

[@reeceblinman7469]

Elijah Fisher Or Bob Wooton, Marty Stuart,Roy Nichols, James Burton

[@impassable]

Depends on what you're looking for, are you looking for guitar calisthenics, or are you looking for something different...

[@reeceblinman7469]

And Luther Perkins and Carl Perkins

[@matthewronsson]

No auto-tune, loops, lip synching...nothing but the pinnacle of talent in their musicianship with top tier showmanship live and on stage.

[@robinlanier6886]

Amen to that. 🥰

[@morbidmanmusic]

It's not like people don't still play like this, they do! the market expanded, not there are other tools. Nobody complained when les Paul multi tracked live... yu live in the past, and seem to not know where to look for Music anymore. Turn off your car radio, and Spotify, and do some work. We musicians still do and laugh at your kind of complaining ignorance of what is. You are both just whining.

[@robbiet8583]

FEEL! Real feel. Electronics don’t allow for it.

[@Kenny-xh7ms]

​@@robbiet8583❤

[@lewisc215]

another no "autotune" fool

[@erivers71]

Only one man could run with Glen Campbell and that was Jerry Reed. What an absolute gem this is. Wow. Wow. Wow.. ❤❤❤❤😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@mikegilbert2500]

No doubt. I think JR is the only guy who intimidated GC on the axe.

[@darrellsomers5427]

Real AX men

[@fernmann7]

@@mikegilbert2500 The great Chet Atkins also

[@gregcamp4290]

Roy Clark

[@slimtimm1]

Ain't that the truth I could not have said it better myself

[@Ratguitar58]

Classic example of “ the best person to actually play this great song, is the person who wrote it “ Jerry Reed Massive talent ❤

[@NotreDameVOCFB]

Elvis

[@MarkD-vg4st]

As a Cab driver I had the Honor of picking this man up at his traveling bus in back of a night club. He was drunk as hell but his personality was the same as sober. Great. Face him a 70 mile ride and will say enjoyed every mile of his company

[@adrianotero7963]

Outstanding......singing those tongue twisting lyrics while playing the guitar......two of the best......may they both RIP.

[@MrMarkpark]

Jerry Reed has so much personality that even if he wasn't a musician he would be famous for something else I bet.

[@1Igster1]

LONG LIVE THE SNOWMAN, we got us a convoy!

[@lendrury2771]

@@1Igster1 yes Reed was the snowman He loved his nose candy Big time coke head

[@andrewdeangelo1]

@@lendrury2771 pretty sure he and Roy Clarke used the coca to their advantage,those hands can move.

[@xianshep]

Smokey and the Bandit, for one.

[@Kataanmonster]

Sadly, we will never see a time like this again with this level of talent. But at least we have their records and videos.

[@jasondorsey7110]

Nine years later, your comment still stands. If anything it's truer now.

[@clydebethatway7485]

Jerry lays down his guitar for his own song and lets Glen Campbell play with a humble dude and Glen Campbell has an amazing voice this video is just mind-boggling

[@morbidmanmusic]

Don't be stupid.

[@blownaway4371]

.. ONLY if you PAY AND AGREE TO THEIR "TERMS"!

[@treyfulcher5413]

Billy strings is about as close as we’re gonna get

[@Squee_Dow]

I will never, never, never, never, never, never ever get tired of this. NOT EVER!

[@Chris.Ortega33]

Where is the time machine to go back to the era I belong????

[@williampagdon4822]

You just can't help but smile when Jerry Reed is performing

[@jimmyz2098]

This is awesome. Back when entertainment was pure and the whole Family could sit down and watch it. I dig these 2 Cats. Definitely missed. Rest in peace.

[@fanatamon]

10-4

[@mikerossful]

There. Will. Never. Be. Another. Jerry. Reed. Or. Glen. Campbell.

[@RobertFlores-mu4bc]

Jerry, Glenn,Roy, Buck,all so very underrated! RIP! Legendary we will never ever forget your Great Music, it will Never be Matched!

[@austinitesince1979]

two amazing guitarists right there. pay close attention to those last few seconds where they're doing two lead breaks but Glen is doing high notes and Jerry is doing low notes and it all matches together every note, totally insane. awesome video thanks for sharing!

[@Kibbleball]

The year was 1973 and I was a long haired, pot smoking, die hard Rock n Roll fan. None of my friends could understand why I would "waste my money" on a pair of Jerry Reed tickets. I just smiled knowingly, ended up going alone and had a blast. Music is like the worlds greatest buffet. Don't be the guy who just eats the shrimp.

[@crazasta5290]

it's refreshing to see this kinda attitude instead of the usual "MUSIC THESE DAYS JUST DON'T COMPARE" blah blah nonsense you see in the comments on music from previous decades. I'm only 30 and I love this stuff and Jerry Reed, but I listen to more genres than I can keep track of, from so many points in time. Music now is often just as good as music then, too. There's just far more of it so you often have to dig for what you'll like.

[@michaelmacintyre6996]

Not sure if you would know who Stompin’ Tom Connors was, but I feel so blessed to have seen him before he passed. Canadian music icon.

[@deemdoubleu]

Not many can hold a candle to Glen Cambell's guitar playing but Jerry was sure one of them.

[@dannygjk]

Yeah those two were diamond level players.

[@lisagy4354]

deemdoubleu ....well said .....

[@mtb7001]

yea he was kickin some ass for a bit

[@promptaet]

Glen Campbell....

[@finyoung1261]

I'd have reversed the phrase, but yes, both immensely talented players. Jerry, Chet, Merle and Roy are the best of the time

[@BassToTheFaceMan]

These are likely the two finest guitar players to ever live. To see them doing a Jerry Reed tune together makes this one of the most important and special moments in the history of the movement of air.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

You left out Roy Clark.

[@davisworth5114]

Grant Green? Wes? etc.

[@rockinredneck57]

From session players to super stars. A couple of talented country boys. What an impact they made on music. The world would be a much duller place without them.

[@thatretrogirlsblog]

Glen's playing was nothing short of AMAZING 💯❤️

[@PorcelainLeigh]

How could anyone have a bad day with Jerry Reed??

[@lemonsky5378]

This is my favorite Jerry Reed song and this version is with Glen Campbell! You can't get better than this.

[@B1G703]

I bet you’re a returning viewer too! This version is just too good to be true, cant’t get enough!

[@jscottrockford]

Never saw Jerry Reed when he wasn’t having a great time

[@as48507]

You don’t even need to see it, you can hear it in his records too, he’s having a good time.. so good!!

[@HarryBalzak]

I have. When The Waterboy started breaking records.

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

2024! Still here! We Love you Jerry!

[@windowcreek1798]

Both of these men are human legends for all eternity. God bless you Jerry and Glen.

[@mikegilbert2500]

No doubt

[@truthteller1914]

Two of the best. What a privilege to see them working together.

[@adrianotero7963]

Jerry gave me the impression of a very kind and gracious individual in this clip....

[@marjoryrainey5761]

Absolutely!

[@TruthSurge]

ah, back when entertainers actually could play the hell out of an instrument. Reed was a monster really. But Chet had the chops too and a little more grounded technique. Glenn, Roy Clark... so many good players.

[@TheBlueCream]

Jerry had a unique style, tuning etc

[@ddMcDd-yl4td]

I was gonna give you a thumbs up, but I couldn't screw the current 42 up...

[@ronkistner2672]

rip to all 3

[@user-bn3zo3mh5v]

Jerry was the king of the finger pickers. Even Chet said Jerry could outplay him.

[@ryandrake7818]

Chet can play that guitar !!

[@TheFredismShow]

How we got so lucky as to have both of these musical geniuses on this planet with us at the same time is beyond me. I can never stop listening to these two. Pure talent!

[@garyshirley6141]

Fred Herrman our generation was blessed.

[@robertjrobicheau8456]

Put Roy Clark in there. I'm over 50 and was not paying attention to their fingers during there time. I was too young to understand. They were smiling entertainers telling stories and jokes while playing. KZbin has been my blessing to see how great these players were.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Two superior guitarists. They always praise rock guitarists but these country boys hold their own with anybody !

[@bigbopper1951]

Two genius guitarist of any era.You just can"t make this up.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Glenn was one of Jerry's VERY FEW equals back in those days. I miss them both every day.

[@ronwatson4135]

*_Rest In Peace Jerry & Glen_* *_Job Well Done, Gentlemen_*

[@lgrrobert7325]

Got to see Glen & Jerry in concert in Fort Worth 1970 These 2 are great. 😄❤️

[@johngraves1216]

chet atkins said jerry reed was his favorite guitar player....he was and is under rated for sure

[@gregcamp4290]

Jerry Reed was a prefomer at the highest level..he could play lights out ..he was funny ..and he could make a audiences just set and stare or have the time of their lives...truely was a Golden entertainer

[@knopflerfan8129]

Jerry Reed was so talented as guitarist but also as singer.

[@roarseem5939]

Maurizio De Caro n

[@joshuaames526]

understatement of the century

[@tarnsand]

Also a good actor and dancer. He was part of a '50's - 8 min song dance set Glenn Campbell Show where Jerry Glen Little Richard Dom DeLuise and David Cassidy jived with partners. Man can Jerry dance!!

[@no-oneman.4140]

He was no slouch at song writing either - Guitar Man, U.S Male, A Thing Called Love and the humorous She Got the Goldmine ( I got the shaft ).

[@huesevers4532]

The best country rapper ever.

[@christophermay4366]

This right here.....is absolutely timeless.....you break this out in just about any crowd.....and people going to get into it.....awesome skills from two of the best of friends.....

[@cinemaipswich4636]

I have read the other comments and I agree. But when it comes to Glen Campbell, I agree he built the bridge from country to rock and roll, R&B, Pop and Soul. It was once seen as "Hicksville", but it is cherished music none the less.

[@RonYoungAsElvis]

IT DON'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS !!!!!

[@JohnVogel561]

You can't teach what they do. Campbell one of the greatest guitarist of all time. And oh so versatile. And no one, I mean no One Son..can sing like Jerry Reed. He had an incredible way of talking at 90 mph through a song. A great video. Thanks.

[@nolanpierce9254]

I look back at my life and recall the music from the 1960's up until now and I realize how lucky I am to have experienced it all. The best thing about it is going back to all the songs and play them over and over .Thank you to everyone from the artist's to the Person that uploaded the music.

[@1060michaelg]

Well spoken!

[@bayviewherb]

I'm even older. My high school days were the mid-fifties when a crossroad of several music genres all crossed in about 1955. Country crossover with Lefty Frizzel, Big Bopper, Ferlin Husky and many others. WW11 stuff was still around like the big bands, andrew sisters, mcqjuire sisters, and out of rythym & blues, howled Elvis, the king. Oh, I forgot to mention the original rock & roll band. Bill Haley and the Comets. Those were the days, my friends. Although the 70's brought a new revival of folk and rock that was probably just as good.

[@michaelgeorge5153]

I've often thought that myself in fact very often

[@marjoryrainey287]

Absolutely!

[@jesuspobre88]

Jerry Reed... keep 'em rollin Snowman xx

[@gospeljohn413]

Love to listen to both of these guys but Glen Campbell was an influence to me as a youngster and love his music and his style was awesome. Thank you Mr. Campbell for all you did for crossing over country and pop music. You are a legend Sir.

[@MarkSouza-bh6sv]

This is what tips the 70’s era over the 90’s era in country music;Both iconic eras,with HOF talents, but the honkey tonk guitar with the outlaw voices can’t be duplicated like this! PURE SOLID GOLD!

[@godmac28]

no matter your preferred music genre, theres no denying that you are listening to something really special

[@jaroslawkaminski8921]

This is faaaaaaaaaantastic!!!! Yeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Greetings from Poland!

[@jpb1231000]

How Ya'll doin over yonder? How's ya Mama an them!!!! Purty Country ya got there Jaroslaw!!! Minds me of NE Georgia in parts!

[@p1nesap]

Jerry had a way of funnin' with Glen, and Chet. He could bring out the relaxed side to these guys.

[@laurenceroberts5239]

So was Bowie at one stage . Guess it didn't do either of them too much harm !

[@wadebaker2910]

Ole Jerry Reed reminds me of my grandpa. Looked like him, and talked like him. Even born in the same generation. RIP to both of them

[@glen7318]

I could see Jerry Reed as Colt Sever in that Unknown Stuntman show!

[@TConer-ft7no]

The Fall Guy

[@scottlear9162]

I still remember the radio announcement that Jerry Reed was gone. Still get a little misty eyed whenever I hear any of his work on the classic country channels.

[@jennifersman7990]

Right, he became so much better known for his acting roles that his music career kinda got lost in the process

[@tattyshoesshigure5731]

This is so good! ❤

[@chrisleete7379]

Don't know if there will ever be another like them... Just.. legendary.

[@gasaxe7945]

You’d almost think Glen is playing catch up the whole time until he breaks into the last solo…amazing

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Glen was one of the best guitar players of all time. Cheers

[@Shindai]

Something I love more than music is when it's so obvious that the musicians are absolutely LOVING what they do and you can tell they're having a great time :)

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

The Snowman & the incredible Glen Campbell (what a combo)

[@kennyproulx4690]

You got your ears on? Snowman

[@northof50now]

Smokey and the Bandit & True Grit - two classics

[@henry-joemurphy1286]

I believe Glen was snortin' some show at this show.

[@brianmccall452]

That almost makes sense.

[@gregamerson9172]

@@brianmccall452 think he meant snow at show

[@ax1sg]

two country Icons, and two of the best pickers ever

[@laurakirk2371]

It breaks my heart where Glen is now, and that Jerry is gone. This duet of Southern Nights is the best I ever heard.

[@Warpedsmac]

Every time I discover more Jerry Reed on YT ...he just blows my mind...EFFORTLESS!!!!

[@margaretbrown5428]

jerry had it all. looks, terrific voice and guitar player.

[@glen7318]

+Margaret Brown and charm!

[@debbieg9894]

BIG OMG! Jerry Reed, you are so underappreciated by the masses, but SOOOOOOO appreciated by us masses who matter! You have been singing to me thru the radidio my whole life, since I was a little girl, and I STILL Love You. Of course we crossed the country together in Smokey & the Bandit, but you have always existed in my heart and my head and my favorite music, you are funny, so funny, easy, so many verbs I can't fit them all in. I have admired you for decades as my favorite uncle. Love you, Deb

[@jscottrockford]

Was lucky enough to catch one of Glen's shows on his Farewell Tour in Nashville a few weeks ago, and while he did forget a couple of song lines during the show--what 75 year-old wouldn't--his guitar playing skills haven't eroded one bit and his voice is still superb. Definitely catch a show if you can

[@iwillnevergetone5]

was watching Smokey and the Bandit and started to wonder what Jerry Reed's music was like... DAMN i've been missing out this whole time. This man can pick with the best of 'em

[@IrishRonin]

I think this is the most upbeat version I've ever heard of this song.

[@BenVanHeel]

OH!!! MY GOODNESS!!! SMOKIN'!!! Doesn't get any better than this...

[@sdixonesq]

So much guitar talent between these two!! So good. 😲👌

[@geraldlowe2652]

Talent of which is not even comparable today. We are so lucky to have been alive when these people were.

[@thetruth6665]

I hate new country, This is the country music I miss and will never see/hear again.

[@tommckinnon1005]

Well, it's a different world with a different music but now we have KZbin and can dial up virtually any song that has ever been recorded or video'd, so enjoy!

[@duaneporter8691]

AMEN!

[@Ripleys_mom]

I think these two must of loved to play together. Both have incrediable talent and in my minds eye I can see them playing off one another.

[@spintight100]

By FAR the best version of this song! Absolutely fantastic! Jerry and Glen just fed off each other and nailed it. How good could those to pick it?! In great voice and major chops. It was taken off of KZbin for a while and nothing else came close - thanks for posting it again. Beautiful!

[@jennifersman7990]

R.I.P. Glen Campbell. Right now he and Jerry are havin' one helluva jam session in heaven

[@MrLasvegasvic]

Jerry was one of the coolest guys country music has ever seen. And Glenn, what can I say.

[@Sarasdad91]

Chet, Roy and Glen were great guitar pickers, but Jerry was in a class of his own. Jerry didn't show it as much here, but I've seen him do amazing things on a guitar.

[@wolfbrothermax]

Two Greats showing everybody how it's done...

[@jamming8519]

Both are gone and never will there be their like again!

[@charlesevans4043]

WBM/Music proud !ary

[@jamesdrynan]

I have to smile when I see some people posting comments about auto-tune and such. First, there weren't no such thing back then and second, they didn't need it! This was a world previous to recording trickery, you know, when talent reigned supreme.

[@timothymsoules]

Back in the day when popular musicians had real talent.

[@dannycunningham8865]

They still do, idiot!! love the song who wrote it an who first recorded it?

[@mikegilbert2500]

Danny Cunningham The guy playing, Jerry Reed, who first recorded it back in the 60s. And as for today's musicians having even a fraction of the talent in this video, name one?

[@dannycunningham8865]

Brian Baker, A punk George Harrison, never over does the solo like George in the beatles. Or technically and super fast soloing-Dragonforces guitarists, ey voila

[@mikegilbert2500]

Danny Cunningham You're kidding, right?

[@brianmccall452]

Stfu granda. That's a stupid comment by someone who is out of touch with what's happened with music since 'back in the day', and I don't mean listing to top 40 radio shit. You sound just like the old folks said about music from their time compared to the time this video was made.

[@websyndicate1]

A prime example of the art of guitar work. Both of these guys can manhandle a guitar with the best of them.

[@jimdartouzos2127]

Two great guitar legends...Jerry Reed & Glenn Campbell. ..they were AWESOME.

[@tinyskier6250]

two of the best, listening to them for over 50 years .... and i'm a rock and roll guy ...

[@neathletics2439]

Sublime. From here in the UK, I've long admired Glen's music and guitar playing. But I only knew Jerry Reed as Snowman in Smokey & the Bandit. Then a few years back I learned he was a C&W singer. But only a few weeks ago I heard his guitar work! Holy Moly, he must have been up with the very best. RIP Glen and Jerry

[@MrRustyFord]

John Charlton: Exactly how I feel. These guys are two of my all-time favorites, and there will never be anyone like them.

[@ricktipton9563]

If you like Jerry as Snowman check out another movie he's in with Robin Williams and Walter Matthau. It's from the '80's and called Survivors. Reed plays a great role. Imagine Snowman as a hitman. Legendary.

[@ronleight9341]

Wow! Two of the best right there! Thanks for all the years of entertainment!

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

🙌

[@outlawcountry474]

That's some mighty fine pickin from two of the greats..

[@tomlea3713]

Holy cow! Could these guys bring it or what! Nothing these days even compares to this...

[@bluesmanalbert]

What a man!.....Jerry was one hell of a guitar player and a personality we just dont see these days

[@daveclemens3134]

Damn I'm glad to have been alive during this great musical time in history

[@1LOCKNLOAD]

It's amazing how many people didn't know how good these two were. In the early 70's I had an album by Chet and Jerry. I still remember the album cover, an old car, and Jerry is changing a flat tire and Chet is sitting on a fender playin guitar. Good stuff.

[@delightschwartz195]

Two of the very finest musicians in country music. RIP gentlemen - I bet Glen is tuning up his guitar and getting ready to duel Jerry at the Pearly Gates.

[@crlguitar1]

Damn they were incredible!

[@kalania14]

Them boys could just flat out play and sing...no frills but they come at you right between the eyes with their playing...humor...and humility

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Nobody would accuse Jerry of being a "studied" or "technical" guitarist, but damn, dude had soul, and could play his ass off.

[@evildon1]

Adolph Oliver Bush haha nobody would call him technical or studied? ;D ok…sure boy :)

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Vincent Olivemark Do you play? Or are you just mouthing off? I have 30 years of practice and experience, and what I said is true. Jerry was a brilliant guitarist, and was respected, but he wasn't a "Chet Atkins" type player. Watch who you call "boy".

[@evildon1]

Haha sure BOY. Yes i play and love how mad u get. Must be uncertain ;p If u don't think he's technical thats fine but it also tells me you're no where near playing. have a good day

[@adolpholiverbush2]

Vincent Olivemark Passive aggresive, much?

[@evildon1]

not really :)

[@j.c.4349]

Praise be the the saint that posted this glorious piece of art.

[@TonyDenton]

RIP Jerry Reed and now, one of my all-time favorite artists, Glen Campbell. :(

[@randymiller3949]

I'm 53 yrs old now & have lived in Mobile Alabama since birth. I can remember going to Big Jack's Seafood & Grill Restaurant on the Causeway here in Mobile to eat seafood on the weekends with my mom & dad when I was around 9 or 10 yrs old back in the 70s before Hurricane Frederick came thru in 1979 & destroyed all the restaurants on the Causeway here in Mobile. That was a great seafood restaurant & I remember all the live music & yes...Jerry Reed would come there & play from time to time, my mom & dad have talked about all the bands & singers that would come there. Much love from Mobile Alabama.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Two of the greatest pickers that ever lived. Heaven must be Rockin'~!!!

[@Kataanmonster]

I think it's safe to say that between the two of them, they played on 80% of all the popular music from the 60's.

[@tommyhaynes521]

Jerry Reed is the king of country rock and roll funk. Love his voice and playing. Very soulful

[@CCGator29]

These two had a connection like no other! Both had mutual respect and tons of talent. Little known but Jerry suggested the cool guitar breakdown between verses of "Southern Nights" - one of Glen's bigget hits.

[@like2view]

Wow.. areally great clip. Glen is smokin all through this piece. Listen to the fills all through the first and last verse which is basically a carry over from his solo. I loved Jerry 's solo with that legendary Tele sound. . soo funky! I think he has a unique singing style ...This was great!

[@instantcharma6912]

2 of my favorites. Stars of Nashville, recording, stage, screen and TV. What a gem of a performance. Show 'em son!

[@intune11001]

OMG... every Heavy Metal player should hear this. These guys more than pick.