ILM is seven years old and there's not a Jerry Jeff Walker thread.

I'm also of the opinion that it's only a matter of time & fashion until Jerry Jeff's LPs are as sought after as Townes Van Zandt's, but that might just be my boyish optimism.

He's playing the Democratic Convention!

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/11/checking-out-the-parties-parties/

ooohhh just put mountains of mexico on a mixtape, from yr description it must not be very representative?

I've never picked up a Jerry Jeff record, but I went to college in Texas, and Jerry Jeff got played at pretty much every party every weekend. They're great for that time at a party when things are starting to get kinda weird, people start hooking up, and the harder stuff starts coming out. I've been meaning to buy his records for years, though, so I'd be happy to see recommendations.

I can't say I've heard "Mountains of Mexico." A quick AMG search sez it's from his '79 LP "Too Old To Change."

my fave jerry jeff walker LPs:
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Ian - I'm right there with ya redneck mother ...

My dad turned me on to Dylan, Young, Stones, etc. when I was a kid and I'd cringe when he'd pull out the JJW - boy was I dumb.

"Hill Country Rain" is completely unbelievably good.

Oh God ... Growing up in Austin, you get this kinda thing shoved down your throat. Obnoxious frat types have been Jerry Jeff's main fan base down here in Texas for a looong time ... so I've hated him by association ever since.

That's very, very unfortunate.

Once on a whim a couple years ago my friends and I drove from Minnesota to see him at his birthday bash...worth every second I didn't sleep.

Aw jjw <3

Driftin way of life & five years gone are my favorites

My parents are fans, especially my dad. Should dig out an album here while I'm at home. Good stuff!

I just told them 'hey friends of mine are talking about how they love Jerry Jeff Walker' and they were all "All right!" and talking about the vinyl they have around.

ILM is actually closer to eight years old.

I wrote a show preview, tucking in then-recent album's review, and backstory o course:
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A52232

driftin way of life is amazing, best one I have. "shell game" is beautiful cowboy hippie love song shit

Everyone's dad seems to understand the Jerry Jeff. The live at Luckenbach thing is the only one I'm familiar with. It's the shit.

Obnoxious frat types have been Jerry Jeff's main fan base down here in Texas for a looong time

seems to be the case around here, too. It's rather unfortunate. I saw him years ago in a casino in Tunica, MS and he was great.

Putting out live LPs of previously unreleased material is CLASSIC. See Mr. Neil Young's "Time Fades Away" for a great example. "Viva Terlingua" is nearly that good.

the first Circus Maximus lp is one of my all-time favorite psych records ("Wind" is the fukcing JAM)(oh ok, that's a Bob Bruno song), but I've honestly never checked out his solo stuff. I've been meaning to at least get that first one if I can find it..

"Luckenbach, Texas" by Waylon is one of top five songs of all time, and I've always wondered about Jerry Jeff's "train songs". Which "train songs" should I check out?

If there's a dream that you are working on
Don't be surprised
If any old thing that you're counting on
Just suddenly dies
Got to plan in advance what you know you'll need
And carry it up on your back
Got to keep the things you need really close at hand
And tote them in your bag

just found his self Tilted album from 73 and it's very good. I transferred the record to my mac and uploaded it to share with a friend if anyone is interested?

I'd love to check it out.

Should I post the link on here or should I send anyone interested an email? I remember years ago there was trouble when ever music was shared on threads.

I wasn't aware he wrote and did the first version of Mr. Bojangles.

I tried to send you an ilx mail, not sure if you check the address associated with your ILx name.
You can email me the link: Tripmaker6 at the yahoo.com
Thanks!

done with added bonus lps!

Jerry Jeff in heavy rotation the last few weeks.
Astoundingly consistent.

Wow thanks for this thread ian, I got hold of Viva Terlingua! and Cowjazz and this guy is brilliant. Hell of a range too between the uptempo stuff and some of his ballads, especially on the 80s album.

Noodle, I'd highly recommend Bein Free, Driftin Way of Life and Five Years Gone. Hell I'd recommend s/t and Walker's Collectibles too. But yeah, he's got great range. That's what makes his records so listenable I think! They don't get boring; he changes it up.

POV JJW:
"Happiness Is A Good Place To Visit But It's So Sad In Fayetteville"
"I'm Gonna Tell On You"
"Dead Men Got No Dreams"
"North Cumberland Blues"
"Hill Country Rain"

emotional range, as well as stylistic range i mean.

Yeah, I've noticed. Cheers for the recommendations, gonna track these down.

I picked up a copy of Ridin' High today!

Jerry Jeff is so fucking good you guys.

fuckin love ridin high

"Hill Country Rain" is completely unbelievably good.

― J0hn D., Friday, August 15, 2008 7:16 PM (1 year ago)

Truly, it's insanely great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4cFIjqdxzA

max, let's smoke doobs & listen to jjw sometime.

what u up to tomorrow

work til 8 then ______

the stars are aligning

shit, this girl form ok cupid wants to get a beer tomorrow @ 10:30. maybe we can listen to jjw on thursday??!?!?!

or you should come hang with me at my radio show tonight & i will play jjw for an hour solid.

what you dont want me to get a beer with you and your ok cupid girl

ima pencil u in for thursday

u, me, jerry jeff walker

you, me, jerry jeff, doobies.

finally our souls will be reunited

it's been a long time my man.

just found a vinyl copy of viva terlingua and am enjoying it.

i don't like his drinking songs much, though.

i have, and so far love, 'ridin' high', 'five years gone', and 'mr. bojangles'. what else do i need?

obnoxious frat types in texas must be way cooler than obnoxious frat types in california

viva terlingua is great

i'll definitely check it out. also seeking out the circus maximus stuff, jjw going psychedelic seems like it could be excellent

I think part of me died when Austin City Limits ditched "London Homesick Blues" as end credits music.

I'm not a huge fan of the circus maximus LPs; next time i see 'em cheap I'll grab copies for ya, psychgawsple.

next i'd hi try for bein' free & drifting way of life.

i dunno what the fuck happened to that sentence.

Listening to 'Driftin' Way Of Life' tonight and his self titled next, his voice is like an old friend, like chicken noodle soup on a sick day.

Steve Earle once told me that JJW was banned from driving in Nashville, and that every time he ended up back in town he made Earle chauffeur him around all night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHsO8ZqR8Y

goofy one but i love it no shame

ILM is seven years old and there's not a Jerry Jeff Walker thread.

Both of these things are not true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU-yWO-AUcc

jerry jeff doin paul siebel

Man, this year. Jerry Jeff has left us.

https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/country-songwriting-legend-jerry-jeff-walker-has-died/

Me and @amandashires were backing up @ToddSnider one night in Austin and Jerry Jeff jumped up and did Mr Bojangles with us, and he took his shoes off when got onstage so he could dance. #RIPJerryJeff

— Jason IsBOO (@JasonIsbell) October 24, 2020

https://t.co/hOtdg0qq33

— ATMOSPHERELESS ™️ (@amandashires) October 24, 2020

I think part of me died when Austin City Limits ditched "London Homesick Blues" as end credits music.

― Roomful of Moogs (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, March 2, 2010 7:40 PM (ten years ago) bookmarkflaglink

Bears repeating. (Even if it's actually a Gary P. Nunn song and vocal)

The booklet that came with the Viva Terlingua vinyl is super-classic, as is the album.