Because of this song and the movie, I became a trucker. 28 years later I’m still chasing that endless white ribbon. RIP Snowman

@thomasrothwell2728

Жыл бұрын

My grandpa had Jerry on 8 track tape and every Sunday he’d drive us out to his farm, and we loved these tunes as we drove down the road. Amos Moses, anyone? My next load of concrete is for Mr. Reed! Thank you for posting this video.

@Scripts360

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping America moving. Put an 8 1/2 on us, blowin' our windows out.

@danny7578

Жыл бұрын

Same here😂

@stewartjas68

Жыл бұрын

Because of this song, I wanted to play guitar...

@jacobweems3316

11 ай бұрын

@@Scripts360 bring it on

Have never heard a bad word about Jerry Reed. Entertainers like him no longer exist.

@pullingweeds-managingcptsd252

Жыл бұрын

My husbands papa played in a band with JR in Sc but when he wanted to go and try to make it bag papa had to stay home as times were hard and he had a large family to support. JR is awesome

@ChamenAberdeen

5 ай бұрын

Jerry was the greatest.

@jeffreyrichard2575

Ай бұрын

Jimmy Buffett was perhaps the last one left.......

@SNIFFMYWEINER

21 күн бұрын

he never used auto tune. a true artist

I miss the 70s an 80s what a Era to grow up in.

@stevencordlesletusstudytog4565

14 күн бұрын

We had the best music!

@Lizzard-ef4lc

3 күн бұрын

I drive cab in San Diego 5 yes. This was one of my fave songs especially when I was running for a bell. Snowman you will be missed. Yardbird.

No fancy gimmicks, no pyrotechnics, no smoke machines, no dancers, no outrageous costumes. Just good _’ol_ fashioned music and very talented musicians enjoying themselves and sounding great.

@pedroballadares5253

10 ай бұрын

No naked women, no bad words ☺️👍🏼

@dennisjashenskijr1546

2 ай бұрын

That's because we are watching an artist, not a performer. Jerry Reed did not have 18 writers and 9 producers and than lip -sync his own songs!

@elaineewalt8137

Ай бұрын

Jerry and the Gang looked like they were having SO MUCH FUN!!! 🥲🎼🎸🎵🎻🎶🪕🥁🗣🎙🎉

Jerry Reed was a MASSIVE talent! One of the best guitar players to ever walk the earth. RIP Snowman

@andrewking9761

4 жыл бұрын

There will never be another person like him.

@roberthill6216

3 жыл бұрын

10-4 good buddy!

@jameswiggin2631

3 жыл бұрын

Amen, brother!!

@chriscaswell9722

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jerry (Snowman), it's gonna be so cool to see ya truckin' along them golden paved highways at 96 mph (at least). Soar good buddy.

@coldwinter5710

3 жыл бұрын

@kawner and kameron And such a really nice human being, as well.

RIP Jerry Reed and his good buddy Burt Reynolds.

@ferg1680

5 жыл бұрын

John42ification - May they make Beer runs for eternity !.....Bandit Out !.....

@bengallagher2574

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a big 10/4

@Forevertrue

4 жыл бұрын

Can it get more sad that those days are gone? God Bless Jerry and Burt! Never appreciated them enough while they were here.

@mikeg3923

4 жыл бұрын

I wish he was my Buddie!!

@shay-ryanjones8965

4 жыл бұрын

They will always be LEGENDARY

Jerry Reed was never a celebrity. He was just an extremely talented humble country guy. One of my favorite stories about Jerry is when Elvis wanted to cover Guitar Man no one else could get the guitar right so they were trying to call Jerry down to the studio to play the part. No one could find him all day cause he was fishing.

@mariomanningfan

2 ай бұрын

And Col Parker tried to get Jerry to sign away half his rights to the song and Reed was willing to walk out of the studio over it. No one in Nashville had stood up to Elvis and Parker before that.

@richardlesh393

Ай бұрын

WE The People 🎉😂❤

Mr. Jerry Reed remembered February 3rd, 2023. Great talent never forgotten.

I miss Jerry, he made the world a happier place.

@ryancox5032

4 жыл бұрын

amen

@vernwallen4246

4 жыл бұрын

YES!

@wrenchhead4378

3 жыл бұрын

Is that a fucking PEAVEY predator?

@tumppu1975

2 жыл бұрын

He sure damn did

@tumppu1975

2 жыл бұрын

I miss him too :(

I was 8 years old first time I heard this song. At the movie theatere... "Smokey and the Bandit" I knew then, 44 years ago that I was gonna be a truck driver just like my daddy. And Im sitting in my sleeper cab today typing this comment. So you could say this song and that movie had a profound effect on my life.

Jerry was a good ol boy to the very end.He wore work cloths,drove an old pickup and lived in a modest home and never turned any fan away.Miss him.

@fanatamon

Жыл бұрын

What a legend.

No sparkes; no wiggly dancers; no lip snycing. Just plain ol' talent and personality. Much better than today's entertainers.

@alkoerber2970

2 ай бұрын

You said it right 👍

@lindabergman3127

2 ай бұрын

Awesome talent❤❤❤

@anthonysmall7978

Ай бұрын

You got it

@user-xi8xc7vf8y

Ай бұрын

Amen! To that!!

That, son, is the way it's done.

@gordonm.7387

7 жыл бұрын

Sperry Univac Amen!

@richardv.582

6 жыл бұрын

Sperry Univac SON!!

@1revlimit

2 жыл бұрын

Ya damn skippy!

@brianh4669

2 жыл бұрын

It is... It is.

You can tell by the look on his face, he loved what he was doing and was damn good at it!!!

RIP Jerry Reed ... you are loved & missed & your legacy will continue

Jerry Reed was the man, myth and the legend all rolled into one

For every version I've seen of Jerry Reed performing this song, he and the entire band always looks so danged happy! There is no way to watch this and not feel happy!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!

@TallDocK

2 жыл бұрын

They look like they'd do it for free.

@kshepard52

Жыл бұрын

Well... except for some of the guys playing next to him.

@michaelfox2433

Жыл бұрын

Just replying as a musician,...its because its amazingly fun....period.

I'm proud to say that Snowman and ol' Bandit still run through our house every so often. We have a 14 year old son who loves to watch Smokey and the Bandit when his friends are over. They absolutely love it.

@cadedash85

6 жыл бұрын

Katie M nice

@11DNA11

5 жыл бұрын

That movie is ageless. It was a 8-10 year old movie when i first saw it and it's still one of the most fond memories of my childhood.

@nickhuber9627

5 жыл бұрын

Watch it every time it comes on. It's a timeless movie.

@NoName-ke7ro

5 жыл бұрын

Snowman,Bandit,and Frog...

@snowman374th

4 жыл бұрын

Whooop Whooop! Truck it up, Son!

Most people don’t realize how talented Jerry Reed was as a musician and songwriter.

@lindabergman3127

3 жыл бұрын

He was awesome.

@maryforester9122

3 жыл бұрын

What a good old boy! Great talent! It makes you want to run out and get your party on !

@jimcolbert4835

2 жыл бұрын

He's in the country music hall of Fame. Many hit songs.

@davem5333

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't a bad actor either. A real all around talent.

@stevenfsolmon8841

2 жыл бұрын

He was a trucker as well.

His songs were JUST PLAIN FUN! It's hard to not move your ass to them, even when you're sitting down.

@sarahwhitmire-hoots6111

Ай бұрын

And I'm tapping my foot while I am agreeing with ya

Kids, this is what you call talent, Legendary Talent!

The bandit and snowman are dodging Sheriff Beuford T Justice in the clouds now (R. I. P Son)

@paulsimmons5726

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@kevinjones3224

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's sad that it happen to them

@arealscotsman

4 жыл бұрын

Probably chasing fred in that pond

@bluetoad2001

4 жыл бұрын

they all got time for a Diablo sammich and a Dr. Pepper now

@bobbyricigliano2799

4 жыл бұрын

Jackie Gleason was brilliant. Everyone should check out the Honeymooners too.

Jerry is a massive talent. One of the most underrated pickers ever. Ask any pro picker and who influenced them his name comes up a lot. RIP Snowman.

@Guitarwizzard1833

Жыл бұрын

When the legendary acoustic guitarist Tony Rice says that Jerry Reed is one of the greatest guitarist ever…you better listen.

Alot of people don't realize he was one of the best guitarist in the world

I am a Metal Head. But I luv this song. Took Jerry 1 night to write this masterpiece. Always brings a tear to the eye. From the scene where Burt says we are going into the rocking chair. Safer than in ya mothers womb here darling.

1968CudaGuy 7 months ago I was 12 years old when Smokie and the Bandit came out and parents forbid me to see it. My grandpa took me to watch it at the Royal 4 theater in Malden Missouri. Have that memory etched in my mind forever. He died in 1981 and I still miss him. Rest in peace grandpa, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, and Burt Rynolds..

@billstokes6740

3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, during WW 2, I used to watch Air Force cadets practice dog fights from the Malden air base. It was better than TV. I must be a lot older than you.

Jerry Reed was an outstanding guitar player. He wrote Guitar Man and Elvis Presley liked it so much he recorded it. When his band couldn't get the feeling right he said " That's it! Get me Jerry Reed on the phone, NOW! Then he asked Jerry to come down and help out with the guitar part and Jerry did. Wow! A guest guitarist for Elvis Presley on a song that he wrote! How many people can say that? Incredible!!

@MisterRlGHT

3 жыл бұрын

He also composed 4 albums of original guitar instrumentals for Chet Atkins.

@briansims4365

3 жыл бұрын

He had that unique guitar picking sound.

@RonFoltzPhxAZ

3 жыл бұрын

What Elvis actually said was "Get me that redneck picker." True story.

@tumppu1975

2 жыл бұрын

@@RonFoltzPhxAZ That he did

@rockinredneck57

2 жыл бұрын

Col Parker demanded the find Reed to play on that song. It took quite a while. He was out fishing on the Cumberland River. He came to the studio in his fishing clothes, Elvis had always demanded the players dress up in the studio, but not Jerry. He borrowed a guitar, tuned it how he wanted it and laid down the track like Elvis wanted. Col Parker also tried to get Jerry to give him 75% of the publishing rights to the song, apparentlythat was a standard practice of his if you wanted Elvis to record your song. Jerry refused. Told him, it's MY song, I keep the publishing. Use it or don't. Elvis loved the song so Jerry kept the publishing rights and it became a number one hit for Elvis. It's said this was the only time Col Parker didn't get the rights to a song he wanted. For those who don't know, Col Tom Parker was Elvis' manager. He ruled with an iron fist.

I've said this before and I'll say it again,this song should have gotten a Oscar nomination.

@1978garfield

7 ай бұрын

I get hate when I say Smokey and the Bandit was the best movie of 1977. I think it holds up better than Star Wars. Even S&tB3 looks pretty good compared to whatever "Star Wars" abomination has been extruded by Disney lately.

Just hearing this song makes want to see the movie again.

There is only ONE Snowman ! Rest In Peace Jerry.

@xjebjpsp3582

6 жыл бұрын

in our hearts forever

@tomten5782

4 жыл бұрын

That's a big 10 4

My husband has been a trucker for over 30 years. If you got it, a trucker brought it! He has great stories about the road.

Entertainment like this in a group of musicians getting together with a crowd just having a good time it don’t exist any longer Country singers like this or a thing of the past unfortunately

The 70's. Ahhh! Great singer. Great Movie. Trucker's daughter here.

@bfettrulez6734

3 жыл бұрын

Your Daddy represents the great blue collar folk of the US. Cheers friend.

Jerry is the type of guy I could hang out with all my life. Peace brother

The people who disliked this song are going westbound and up...

@mikepranski4083

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jamesduncan3171

3 жыл бұрын

The people who don't like this couldn't close an umbrella.

@johnbristol8498

2 жыл бұрын

Never was a big country music fan, but I always liked this song.

@ivanleterror9158

2 жыл бұрын

They can go westbound till their hats float.

@elaineewalt8137

Ай бұрын

I've never heard ANYONE turn this song off on ANY radio! 😉🎶🪕🎸🎵 🚫 📻

Man Jerry Reed could really pick and play.

@troypimenta3883

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks i didnt know

I'm class of '82' and Jerry made it even better...RIP Mr Reed, you were awesome..

Besides being great song from an epic film, there is some serious musicianship going on here. No autotune or canned backing tracks, just a collection of first rate musicians that are tighter than a drum.

Wrote that song in one day. Presented and Burt loved it

I think a lot of people in the general public, overlook Jerry Reed's mastery of the guitar. And think this has a lot to do with how country performers portrayed themselves...Down home, Aww shucks, Porch sittin....This leads people to think, "Oh, he's just goofing off!", yet, his progressions are spectacular and they should be, considering he's coming from the Mother Mabelle Carter school of picking. That is the same chord progressions that metal players use. Absolutely incredible player making it look easy.

I hate country music because of what it is today. But this? This I could listen to all damn day.

@ivanleterror9158

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but what it is today isn't what it was then. It never will be again.

@donwarnick1089

2 жыл бұрын

Today’s country music is like any other music nowadays a fashion show all flash no real substance

@ivanleterror9158

2 жыл бұрын

@@donwarnick1089 It's not the days of Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette, that's for sure. (this from a partial fan back then)

@zeusdarkgod7727

2 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend white buffalo and colter wall, two of today's best. But yea today's country is all glamour fake twang and pandering to an audience, it's garbage.

That is the most Peavey T-60's I have ever seen on one stage! ...what a killer guitar

@justinkelly1981

3 жыл бұрын

That's like 60 pounds of Peavey right there!

@garyscheffen3047

2 жыл бұрын

@@justinkelly1981 hahah surprised they didn't fall through the stage...great guitar though

@captncully5217

2 жыл бұрын

A unique sound when you reverse those humbuckers! You either love it or hate it

@Imw101

2 жыл бұрын

I played a T-60 for a couple of years. In its day it was one of the best value for money guitar around. Built like a tank. Fantastic neck profile . Versatile sound All shades of fat to thin. But it was a heavy bit of wood! I still have it. Not worth selling.

@largemarge1603

2 жыл бұрын

Peavey -- built for working magicians! . (And 'yes', musicians are magicians in my book)

He was an amazing man and a fantastic guitar player. He will be missed

In ‘73, when I was a young USAF airman we’d make Coors beer runs to Uvalde, TX, from San Antonio as it was not available in SATX. Good times.

JERRY REED WAS A MANIAC!!! ONE OF THE BEST ENTERTAINERS AND PLAYERS!!!! GOD JUST DON'T MAKE 'EM LIKE THAT ANYMORE!! SAD. RIP FRIEND!!! THANKS FOR THE JAMS!!

@joshuabrooks4907

2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Reed was the Brad Paisley of his generation.

"Now don't lose yo head, son. We still got a lot of boogie'n to do!" RIP Mr. Reed

@bluefalcon9951

4 жыл бұрын

Same reason Doug Henning is singing back up

One of the most natural performers Ive ever seen.

One of the greatest guitarists in American music.. God Bless

It's insane just how amazing this is. Absolutely raw, unbelievable, contagious fun brought to us by pure humble talent.

@wayneleisenring5921

2 жыл бұрын

I always admired the awesomeness of this man. The amazing talent, the " old school " humble manurism. I always wanted to be as cool as Jerry Reed. Never came close.

@JasonNation72

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, this band had a really tight sound. Jerry Reed especially!

In 1977 I was 12 years old saw Smokey and the Bandit at least 20 times in the summer of 77 never got a chance to see Jerry Reed this is me seeing this video for the first time incredible I know he was a hell of a guitar player and a good songwriter rest in peace Jerry thanks a lot for the great memories you'll never be forgotten in my heart!

@TralfazConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

That movie was the only one to give Star Wars a run for its money. Forty-two years later Smokey and the Bandit is _still_ fun to watch.

@lukebecker1959

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't even born yet in 1977

@stevelewis6480

4 жыл бұрын

I was 14. I got to meet Jerry Reed and Burt Reynolds while they were filming "Gator" in Savannah, Ga. We've got old 8mm home movies as proof. I also still have Jerry Reed's autograph. A humble and kind man. Thank for sharing your memories.

@kennethsmith8968

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevelewis6480 i got to c and say hi to jerry at nhms in louden nh back in the 90s.he was the guest flagman at the start of the race.climbed down from the flagstand after the race started and walked back to the guest area and was kind enough to say hi to me as he walked by.very nice and humble guy.

@davearonow65

2 жыл бұрын

I was also 12 in 77. Still remember seeing the movie in the theater for the first time like it was yesterday. Rest in peace, Snowman.

You know, the Snowman here made me want to drive a Kenworth. Trouble is, here in the UK, that thing would block a lot of the roads! Such a talented guy was Mr Reed. Thanks for sharing!

Mr Reed was one of the greatest country singers to ever step up on the stage...rest in peace Snowman you are missed every day

@MickeyMouse-ul2zs

Жыл бұрын

Mr Watkins, you are so right in saying that. He and his ilk are sorely missed in this "modern" world in which we find ourselves.

Whenever I hear this song I gotta lean into the go pedal just a little harder

@jaysmith1408

4 жыл бұрын

Damn shame my go pedal is only worth 70

@SixStringRedandGold

4 жыл бұрын

Grand Waha that’s right!

@andyk9180

4 жыл бұрын

Yep this is one of them songs you better be careful on the road with, especially if you're on the backside of your run and headed home

@gmckemie4281

3 жыл бұрын

After I saw the movie; It was two weeks before I regained my senses and drove in a civilized manner

@Ndlanding

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that Covid is nothing in the US, compared with road deaths.

I always hoped they'd invent a time machine before I got old, but I guess KZread is as close as we're gonna get. Just watching this took me back to those times, carefree summer nights, keg parties out in the boonies, fast cars, drive-in theaters, and (ugh) the national 55 mph speed limit. Well back to reality, thanks for the memories Jerry.

Love the Bell Bottom Jeans he was wearing. Reminds me of the style back in my high school days!

Music will never be the same like it was back then.

@montewiederhold3508

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing will be the same ever!

What a great time-What a great Song-One of the best Trucker Movies ever!!! East bound and down!!!🗽🌠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Jerry was a legend, and not just for the guitar playing. You don't run into people like him anymore, which is a shame.

We have a festival in my hometown every year and Jerry was scheduled to play some years ago but it was back when he first got sick and couldn't make the show that's the closest I ever got to meeting him may God rest his soul also Burt & Jackie thanks for the music and memories they will live in my heart til I get to meet yall in the clouds

Met Jerry Reed once. Really nice guy.

I'm worried that a lot of the younger generation don't even know that Jerry Reed was a musician. Where are we failing? We can't let anyone miss out on such a great talent.

@jacobweems3316

11 ай бұрын

I don’t know what you consider young but this 18 year old loves old music

@EggEnby17

6 ай бұрын

​@@jacobweems3316same man, I'm only 19 and I live for this kinda stuff. Absolutely amazing

This is a JAM! Go, cuz! I can hear the audience clapping along as they sip their Lone Stars. The background singers remind me of Mickey Gilley's....high-pitched and studio-ready. The pickin' here, the rhythm section, everything .Perfect!

I was on a plane in the mid 70's with Jerry Reed. For the entire flight he played for us to pass the time

I was very fortunate to actually see up-close-and-personal the truck that was in Smokey and the Bandit. Would have made me really happy if Jerry Reed had been sitting in that truck! I really love to hear him sing

rip Jerry Reed you're singing to angels now

Jerry Reed was extremely talented, brilliant he has written songs for Elvis Presley & lots of other country singers!!

Every time I hear this song while driving down the interstate I go just a little bit faster. Great driving song! God bless the late great Jerry Reed.

The NCAA commercials and my memories brought me here. RIP Bandit 1 and Bandit 2.

One of the most under appreciated awesome songs of all time.

Who is still listening to a masterpiece 🎶❤

@JoelDavies-cl6nr

3 ай бұрын

Greetings from Australia, I'm 42yo, and I absolutely love this clip. Yes, I'm still listening.

@lindabergman3127

2 ай бұрын

Me😁❤️🌹🌹🌹

This concert is the funkiest version of Jerry Reed I've ever heard. '82 must have been a crazier year than I remember.

@Candyman.

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of that ole cocaine 👍😉

@disprogreavette8545

2 жыл бұрын

@@Candyman. back when it was good for you, or so we told ourselves.

@Candyman.

2 жыл бұрын

@@disprogreavette8545 Ha!! Yeah, and doctors said that smoking was good for you too. Soap opera days.

he's having such a great time. love watching as an adult what I heard growing up.

Incredible talent. Able to “rap” where you understand every word, while playing an instrument at a world class level, everything original, clever and positive!

Jerry Reed and the other guitarist jamming on that lead like Downing-TIpton of country music! 🎸🎸

@danacoleman4007

6 ай бұрын

😊😊😊 JP is my favorite band of all time!!!! What a GREAT comparison you've made!!!!!

Grew up with all this from Jerry to Burt and Jackie still cranking 2023 💪

I love all the peavey equipment!!!! Also let’s talk about how bad ass that bass player is!!!! 🔥

Was there ever a singer guitarist who had more fun than Jerry Reed? Rest In Peace Snowman

Been driving truck for 30 plus years song still gives me goose bumps Jerry was great

What a character and great entertainer. America at its best.

After we are all dead and gone this song will live on for ever.

Amazing experience to watch such a kick-ass live show almost 40 years ago

I'm 49 and Jerry was a multi talented singer actor WRITER and all around incredible humble funny man! R.I.P. Legend in his own right! Truly appreciate and miss him!

@heatherc0823

Жыл бұрын

42 and grew up to real musicians with extraordinary talent. Blessed I still remember those young years and my parents listened to good music. 🎶😎💃❤️💃🙏🎶

Jerry Reed, thank you for the memories, sir.

Best Trucking movie ever, still chasing those miles every day. RIP Snowman.

R.I.P Burt you will be missed

Legend. Made alot of families very happy at the drive in. RIP Jerry

Man...could that man play the guitar..just awesome

Loved the song and the movie, saw it in the theater with my grandparents and had a blast.

Damn that was GOOD! Great artist, great song. Get inspired kids!

God, I miss the way America USED to be. This song makes me wanna bootleg some Coors or but a Trans Am. He was great in Bat 21, too. Miss that guy...the best of us.

@WtfYoutube_YouSuck

4 жыл бұрын

sadly the closest thing we have now to a religious monoculture is the arab world. It's a shame.

@ericcarpenter1332

4 жыл бұрын

I miss this 2

@tonypoore440

4 жыл бұрын

@Greg Walker I hope and pray that you're wrong.

@devtrash

4 жыл бұрын

America used to be? ok boomer.

@devtrash

4 жыл бұрын

@Greg Walker whatever dude.

Out of all the great country singers that have ever been ain't but one can call himself THE ONE SNOW MAN IM EAST BOUND AND DOWN. we'll catch on the flip side keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down whoop n ride

The most underrated country star of all time

@johnbristol8498

2 жыл бұрын

I like his movies, too. Love him in Hot Stuff with Dom DeLuise.

This music is pure gold. I watched each smokey and the bandit movie 100 times.

I was born early 70's and this man is great! The world these days seems to be on fire about everything. The 80's feel like centuries ago sadly.

Im 53. In England. Even there we all grew up with the Bandit movies, Cannon Ball and Any Which Way You Can... all the kids wanted to be them and live this Amerian life... I had no clue at all that this guy was an entertainer until today... Mind blown!

Probably not a good idea to listen to this while driving 😂 Rip Jerry aka the snowman and Burt Reynolds

Born in 72. I can remember watching this live. Sounds just as good as it did back then. -Legend.

Love how the musicians feel the groove

I don't take my childhood for granted.

Back then people weren't angry as hell and ready to rip each other a new one for every little thing. Definitely a better time and place to live than it is now.