Author Topic: R.I.P. Jerry Jeff “Mr. Bojangles”... (Read 296 times)

lbpesq · « **on:** October 24, 2020, 10:11:46 AM »

I HATE 2020! We’ve lost another of my favorites. Now Jerry Jeff Walker has passed away.

The original Cosmic Cowboy.

May the Four Winds Blow You Safely Home

Bill, tgo

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2020, 11:35:43 AM »

Just saw the headline on my news feed.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/jerry-jeff-walker-mr-bojangles-outlaw-country-dead-obituary-1080617/

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2020, 02:21:53 PM »

My good friend and musical mentor Steve Keith toured with him for a while, and shared many fond stories. I better call him.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2020, 06:01:37 PM »

Dr. Snowflake.

Jacky Jack Doubletrouble.

An immense talent and a legendary crazy; I fear we shan't see the like of him again. Farewell, Jerry.

Peter

hankster · « **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2020, 10:32:18 PM »

Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. I loved that guy. Chances were taken, because I listened to JJW.

Glynn · « **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2020, 12:29:19 PM »

My favourite rendition Sammy Davis Jr

followed by an excellent performance from Robbie Williams

Glynn

Glynn · « **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2020, 12:33:28 PM »

Something went wrong with my post - both appearing together. Will try again.

Glynn · « **Reply #7 on:** October 25, 2020, 12:44:38 PM »

Actually think it was OK - phew!
G

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 25, 2020, 01:49:19 PM »

I always preferred Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's take on it:

But of course, my favorite is Mr. Walker his own self:

Peter

lbpesq · « **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2020, 03:48:26 PM »

I especially like this version by David Bromberg where he goes into a rap in the middle talking about his days playing guitar for Jerry Jeff and how Jerry Jeff came to be in the jail cell where he met Bojangles.

Bill, tgo

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2020, 05:08:22 PM »

I liked that one, too - and somewhere I've seen one of JJW telling the story.

Peter

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #11 on:** November 01, 2020, 05:15:03 AM »

Finally heard back from my buddy Steve yesterday... he's in Canada this time of year. He was telling me his time with Jerry Jeff Walker was 1976-77, playing mostly fiddle, but a couple of other instruments too. Said it was the time of his life working the road with that bunch.

hankster · « **Reply #12 on:** November 01, 2020, 09:50:41 PM »

I bet it was!

bigredbass · « **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2020, 02:01:57 AM »

From TEXAS MONTHLY:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/jerry-jeff-walker-death/

. . . . and . . . .
https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/jerry-jeff-walker-remembered-by-lyle-lovett-lucinda-williams-dan-rather-and-many-many-others/

JW

hankster · « **Reply #14 on:** November 20, 2020, 12:31:24 PM »

Thanks Joey for posting those. Nice articles, esp. the second one.