His phrasing and harmony know no equal. Together, these techniques, in his hands, are exquisite and quite perfect. To me, he is THE great American guitarist.

@pinetree1616

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know any guitarist better than Reed. He had perfect taste as well. Willie Nelson wasn't quite the virtuoso Reed is, but he can play great and he has impeccable taste as well. Nelson's playing on the album Spirit is jaw-dropping.

@Ombibulous_Bluegrass

Жыл бұрын

I've been Reed-pilled!

What an often overlooked talented guitarist and songwriter! Certainly legendary!!

@shack109

10 жыл бұрын

Steve Goodman wrote this song

@shatchett0

10 жыл бұрын

shack109 And not a very good one. Even Jerry can't save this one.

@mamatibborscassady9388

9 жыл бұрын

shack109 nobody said he wrote this song, but he wrote others. I loved Jerry.......

@larryd7150

9 жыл бұрын

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@TheTinker6871

7 жыл бұрын

I'll be damned if I can figure out that statement. We all have our opinions

What a huge talent this man was...it's rare. He left us too soon, only his early seventies. I hope he's still pickin' somewhere.

If there was never a Jerry Reed, you'd a had to INVENT one! In my humble opinion the most complete and certainly the most under-rated artist in the history of Country Music. Singer, song-writer, musician extra-ordinaire...Entertainer, actor and PERSONALITY! The more time goes the by the more precious and priceless his music becomes. And his influence is STILL felt to this day. There's only handful of current pickers that can really cop his licks (although not with same ease and finesse) but nobody could ever come up with as many sensational licks... He was a truly a musical genius. I sure do love Jerry Reed and hope to meet him in heaven... Maybe playing some "Stringed instruments" with King David. ~Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: Make a loud noise and rejoice and sing praise.~ (Psalm 98:4) KJB

@mjp8845

7 жыл бұрын

Henry-Joe Murphy agreed

@robertchambers5756

6 жыл бұрын

Henry-Joe Murphy greatest guitar picker ever.

@seamusjones5516

6 жыл бұрын

Henry-Joe Murphy well put...ditto

@seamusjones5516

6 жыл бұрын

Henry-Joe Murphy and Glen Campbell...

@seamusjones5516

6 жыл бұрын

Henry-Joe Murphy oh sheottt don't forget Roy Clark

A very underrated singer who deserved more attention. RIP

Absolutley amazing talent, Jerry oozed cool.

Absolute best "City of New Orleans" ever. Cheers!

Jerry had s lot of talent. I have a lot of his music. love him.

COUNTRY! and performed by a gentleman, no jumping up and down, no smoking pot on stage, no dancing. just a man and his guitar singing, no fake sound effects. I guess todays stars lack one little thing **TALLENT**!

Been a huge JR fan for ... well, just about ever, I guess. Was fortunate enough to see him in concert in Battle Creek MI, great seats, and there was a young couple that got up and clog danced during one of his songs. He was delighted! Heard this song first by the man that wrote it, Steve Goodman, and have heard it by many people since, but this is one of the best versions ever. RIP, Jerry, give Elvis a hug and get down to some serious jams!

What a pleasure, to hear again the great Reed. He was telented and inspired as nobody esle! Great among guitarists, and greatest among composers + guitarists + singers (no doubt for me).

I'm a bloody metal fan by nature and habit. But nothing, NOTHING, compares to Jerry Reed!! Loved that guy and his music, wish we had more....

Beautiful! Only Jerry could do it like that! Thanks so much. RIP, Snowman You're my hero....

It's sadly true that there shall never be another. God bless you JR, snowman, and guitar man.

He’s one of the greatest guitarist of all time and too few people know it.

They don't come like Jerry anymore. They just don't. A true musician and a true performer. No frills, no bullshit, just pure talent.

I freaking LOVE you tube!!! I never thought I'd eber see this again. When I first saw it, I happened to have one of those cassette recorders and taped it, I palyed that tape until it broke, rewinding this song over and over. Best cover of this song EVER. Thanks You Tube and draysrule

everything about this is top shelf - song, singer and... that playing

Still watching and listening to Mr Read. Wonderful 👍

What a shame I can only like this once!!!!

The Lord broke the mold after He made Jerry Reed. A true original.

Jerr'y best trick was hiding his musical genius behind his good-ole-boy facade, but every once in a while it would shine like this wonderful piece of simplicity. Just listen to the intro and the exit. Just too sweet for words. And, just like his hero, Chet, he loved to be surrounded by great musicians. Not an ounce of ego. Sure miss you, man.

Damn , I miss this man so much. I got to meet him in person when he came to Seattle when Smokey and the Bandit was released. He was so sick with Bronchitis , but he managed to Sing 》 East Bound and Down. There will never be another one like him. May he rest in peace.

Jerry Reed just so sublime....

Videos like this put things into perspective, It doesn't matter how much you make, how many houses you own, how many causes you front. When it all comes down to it, all that matters is how you lived, how you live and how many people remember you and what they remember you for. In this case, the man matters more than the possessions. Jerry Reed was a great guy that was a good man and that's how we remember him. I remember you Jerry and the world is a better place for you being here.

When God made Jerry Reed, he broke the mold.

A phaser and a nylon guitar, only JR can make it sound like it belongs together. RIP Jerry, we all miss you. Still pickin' I'm sure.

Elvis should have recorded this songwith Jerry invthe studio to record hit GUITAR MAN .. Thanks for SHARING THIS ONE RIP JR !!!!

Billy Phillips showed me Jerry Reed's amazing Travis picking when I was ten. It sounded like three guitars in unison! I'm thirty three now, and recently reacquainted with Jerry Reed's picking and singing. The wind has been knocked out of me. Here's to Daddy Claxton, may his name forever stand... And always be remembered in the courts throughout the land. His earthly race is over, and the curtains 'round him fall... We'll take him home to victory on the Wabash Cannonball. I miss you Wild Man!

I totally didn't even realize what song this was gonna be. I just clicked on it because of Jerry. This is awesome!

wish we had a song like this four our country UK

When people say they like all music accept country I throw on some Jerry Reed.Opinion change's.

Few people can sing, play the guitar, and act like Jerry Reed.

Superb. There are some great pickers out there but I always come back to Jerry Reed,

You could get a hundred great guitar players who could play jerrys songs but none of them would have his feel or touch. Great player.

The more I see and hear Jerry Reed - the more I like. He was a gift and gifted. Miss ya dude.

Reed is the influence in me getting myself a guitar tutor, his picking is just incredible ❤ My words were “teach me to be this good..” lol

Doesn't get better than this.

The world loves you Jerry.. RIP son

Best version I've heard

@KidIndigo1

7 жыл бұрын

I'm truly glad to hear that, and I respect your opinion. I'll stick with Steve Goodman, but this is a good rendition.

Greatest version of this song in the history of human civilization. There will never be another Jerry and you better believe that.

Love it and him! Thanks!! George Vreeland Hill

A real guitar player. An authentic singer. They don't come around like this man anymore. Thanks to Guthrie for composing this.

Jerry Reed ~ the most underrated entertainer in showbusiness. RIP my friend, and thanks for the memories.

As much as I love him I feel so bad because I'm reminded that real talent is gone.

Such an amazing talent. Always interpreted songs his own great way. Great singer and a picker in the Travis/ Atkins style.

rip MR REED what a great musician and entertainer he was born to it

Indeed, I'm loving the change of lyrics here, good ol' Jerry. RIP

The best version of this song ever.

I love his melody in this song!

I was watching this with an old monitor and it looks fantastic

beautiful....no one can copy that!!!

Damn, He's the best.....not only a guitar legend, a very good person..R.I.P. snowman

Jerry was one of my fave country singers growing up in the 1970s.

Jerry Reed . . . Awesome!! I completely associate this man with my childhood . . . he was in so many 70s movies and T.V. shows . . . what a voice! And what a guitar!

Just love the chord sequence he does at:33,1:50 and repeats at the end. Soooo pretty.

Thanks to youtube, I have discovered Jerry like I never heard him before. Lots of soul in his music!

I knew Jerry personally and he knew I was a die hard Jerry fan. He called me that " long tall drink of water" and I can still see him picking a " sideways saturday night hot lick " and looking over at me and saying " I'm good huh, Slim?" The world lost a most unique and very talented artist in Jerry Hubbard. RIP " Alabama Wild Man,,,, Snowman" I miss ya buddy.

I have been pickin on the guitar for better than 20 years, everytime I think I'm pretty good, I watch Jerry flawlessly plucking those strings and realize I need more work. I doubt I'll ever even get close. Watching him knocks me down a notch every time. What an amazing talent!

Can sit and listen to this song all day... Relaxing song.. Love you Jerry, Johnny and Waylon

I'm a funk and jazz fan, but Jerry Reed's gift was bigger than genre boundaries. What an incredible sense of rhythm on the guitar, what a fabulous singer. And such a brilliant actor and humble man that he'd almost have you believe he was just some guy playing a few songs. Almost.

Jerry is awsom... I only new him as Snowman, but is incredible on guitar, soory i missed that about you... AWSOME...

Jerry Reed was great. Funny and very talented. I miss him because he always gave me a laugh when I caught him on the TV. RIP Jerry. Miss Ya!

Jerry did a great job here but lets not forget who wrote this song! RIP Steve Goodman and Jerry Reed

A truly unappreciated genius.

Too good to be a big star. Really wonderful.

What a monster this guy was. It's a shame that he really never got the credit he deserved for his incredible musical talent. Sure, Chet Atkins praised him and everything, but I feel he deserved much more. He seemed so humble, maybe that's part of it. Anyway, one of the true greats. Music just lost another giant. RIP

Where did these days go ??? Just listen to the "Crap" they give us today. Now I now what Hell is like !! NO Auto Tune, NO Strobe lights and special effects. Just PURE Talent. O'h, what I wouldn't give to go back to those times. Air was clean and Sex was dirty !! >

I love this Song,very good

There's no man like the Snowman.

@QuintTheSharker

8 жыл бұрын

That's a big 10-4

That's a phase shifter...and a great song...and a great character actor...and one hellacious guitar picker

Listen to that thumb, God it gives me chills. JR the consumate thumbpicker. I love it, thanks for posting.

Pick it Son! I miss him, too.

it saddens me to think of jerry to be reffered to as the mean coach in the waterboy.he was sooo talented as a guitar man he put chet atkins in his place second at best. and what a great voice. how intimadating to play guitar in his band when he got older and just sang.where does all that talent go when he dies.in twenty years we will see his talent come through some young man again. RIP boy (best in his time)..

never knew he sang this. WHat a great singer and guitar player

what a great fella..dont make them like this anymore..

Soooooo good. Johnny Highland comes to mind currently..

Also, he's playing in open G tuning! Jerry's the best!

this song is my earliest memory of music, my dad had alice's restaurant on vynil...i still put it on from time to time

2-yards over was a beautiful house that the "Hardees" restaurant fresh breakfast biscuit commercials began....way back in the 80's. Man....I am old...LOL

It saddens me when people refer to Mr. Reed as anything but one of the top guitar pickers that's "ever walked the planet." It saddens me even more that he is gone. RIP Jerry, you left this world a better place simply cause you were in it. Pick it son!

great version....you're FIRED!!!!!

yea he os overlooked and if more people woold have herd him he would have made it in the hall of fame i wish he did

Jerry you were the best!

wow an amazing and talented man

Rest in Peace Jerry. You were COOL.

Not a better singer/songwriter/musician around. May he rest in peace. I found out today on the radio. I couldnt believe it.

THE Giant among Giants, Jerry Reed. Nothing else to say.....

Can I be the first to admit I came to this video via a Google search re Smokey and The Bandit. Love him in that film, but Jerry Reed is certainly more than an actor, his guitar playing is amazing and it was nice to find out a bit more about him.

See ya SNOWMAN. RIP I love Jerry, i will dealy miss him, one of the greatest uitar pickers around. Sad, very sad to see him go.

he was great in ww and the dixie dance kings

@johnnyirvin8842

7 жыл бұрын

Love that movie! Wish it was on DVD....

Watch this everyday.

Yes sir jerry reed you can pick ! no ones gonna out loud you now buddy ! keep the hammer down !

this song just got better!

A amazing singer and picker

I can’t believe how this got 1 million views Jerry was such an unappreciated singer and guitarist I’m so happy 1 million people were able to see Jerry and his full talent.

Have to say this is the best "altered" version of goodman's epic song, this jerry rendition makes me smile, every time i hear it.

What a talented guy.

big shock to the world. RIP Mr. Reed

Jerry Reed you dear sweet old man.