To the 300 plus who gave this a thumbs down, I give you my middle finger up. The guy is a brilliant guitarist and comedian

@evnbeta1

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to you! Cluelessness is written on blank faces!

@davidlaingren518

2 жыл бұрын

Go easy on those 300 young idiots. They've never seen someone do songs with actual melodies. Sucks to listen to beat only.

@kelliesharpe5333

2 жыл бұрын

One of my Mom's fave peeps, and mine. "Cow Pattie" is my fave

@petersnushall7293

Жыл бұрын

I just cant see how there can be so many grossly ignorant people out there

@d7sfblab

Жыл бұрын

@@petersnushall7293 That's because, evidently, you're ignorant. Your bias is preventing you from thinking it through. *(I'm here because I just, randomly, remembered Stafford -- I watched his damn variety show on ABC, for one thing -- and understand something of who he's been and how he's played it out for so long. But that's me.)

So many people know Jim is a great comedian- but he is one of the most talented musicians on the planet as well! People have no idea how hard it is to do what he does. He is a cherished American Institution!

@TolKOZAK

Жыл бұрын

You are correct, sir.

@752brickie

Жыл бұрын

@@TolKOZAK Mr Kozak you have no idea how much I appreciate your videos of Jim. My wife saw him in Vegas and said he was amazing !!!

Jim Stafford , simply the best . I remember as a kid growing up in Canada, his music & talent still resonate, plus his comedic sense of timing. Still listening in 2022 .

@stephaniespear8323

Жыл бұрын

Lots of fun!

The man doesn't get enough credit for his chops because he's such a cut-up. It takes real, true talent to nail some of the things I've seen and heard Jim Stafford do. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@TolKOZAK

11 ай бұрын

You are correct, sir.

Jim Stafford is a monster talent. I saw him at the Aladdin in Las Vegas in the 70's. He makes light of his tremendous talent. He is funny and doesn't use foul language. He seems to be a decent fellow. I hope that he lives a long time.

@mitchvuksanovich

3 жыл бұрын

If he opened for Frankie Valli,I was at that show...EXCELLENT performances! Mitch.

Wow! He hasn’t changed much over the years. He makes 73 seem young.

Wish Mr. Stafford was more visible on TV again...miss him

@iconoclastKM

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah..! Be nice if one of those 'late night' characters would 'discover' him..!

Another brilliant instrumentalist who, like Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed etc, who "perform", not just play. Another fine example of the epitome of talent.

@TolKOZAK

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm impressed. Your comment is articulate, informed, and succinct. Best of all, you have great taste in performers. I hope you enjoyed the video.

Jim Stafford is one of the, sadly, few true American icons we have left today.. Like Roy Clark who was immensely talented and funny, Jim was/is a part of our family going back to simplier and possibly the best times in the United States when we actually had an identity. Memories of Jim Stafford will be forever be etched in our memories until the last one of us of his younger generation are gone. God bless Jim Stafford. God bless the United States.

@wilrobles5392

5 жыл бұрын

It’s been said all good things must come to an end. Unfortunately we are mortals whose days are numbered. In times past tradition would continue and comparable replacements would admirably step in to continue with tradition. Sadly, our great land doesn’t respect tradition as it once did, and suitable replacements are fewer and farther between. Talent has been replaced by noise and electronic signals. I hope someday there will be a renaissance of talent to silence the noise we hear today.

@michigunsanta8680

5 жыл бұрын

Wil Robles there’s replacements for great artists of the past it’s just not what you want or the way you want or you’re just unaware...👌

@UncleChillGuitar

5 жыл бұрын

Love Jim Stafford and miss the seventies too.

@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113

4 жыл бұрын

@Jon Smith Howzabout a "Bullshit Artist baiting douchebag". Care if i give it a whirl? Thanks. Here goes........ Why the hell everybody (a lot of fffffolks, anyway) got to bring their "god" into every possible conversation, i wonder. Fffffor instance; there is a Ton of Evidence, in favor of a "Race" existing and/or having existed, at some point, in time (up to and including right this very instant), whereas, there is very little, if not, any, Evidence, in favor of a "god" existing, ever, let alone a "god" whom gives a fffffflying ffffart, in regards to Human endeavors, imaginary or otherwise, conscious or unconscious. In other words....No Evidence of a "god", caring, regardless of one's "State" of mind. Get it? "State"? (Mr. Stafford was talking about the "State" of "Florida", in this Video.. You had to be there, i guess.)

@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113

4 жыл бұрын

@@michigunsanta8680 Thanks, for repeating what "Wil Robles" Typed. (Insert "Okay" Emoticon, here, please)

Love Jim Stafford. What a comic and musical genius all rolled into one

Good to see that Jim is still as great as he ever was. A guitar and comic genius. I'm 69 and I sure miss the days when there was something on TV worth watching.

@TolKOZAK

6 жыл бұрын

You got that right, partner.

@74dartman13

6 жыл бұрын

I'm 58 and rarely ever turn it on. I'll watch a little if the wife has something on. Usually reruns from the 70's! Not much today is worth my time!

@jimraq1

6 жыл бұрын

Ya notice all you cranky old buggas are watching utube instead? Me too. I’m 60.

@74dartman13

6 жыл бұрын

Toady Home lol...I'm 58 and that's what I do! They'll have to change it's name to cranky old bugger tube!😂

@Forevertrue

5 жыл бұрын

I am in that club.

Back in the day there was a Jim Stafford Show and a Johnny Cash Show that were both hugely popular at the same time Gotta be pretty good to compete with a legend like that

I have always loved Jim Stafford since the first time I saw him....so glad he is still performing.

He makes it look easy,what a talent

Jim came to Colorado State Univ with the Beach boys back in 1974. He was great then (circa, "My Girl, Bill") and it's nice to see he hasn't lost his touch or his sense of humor! Terrific performer!

Honestly. Who would give this a thumbs down? It's brilliant. If you give this video a thumbs down you don't truly understand music.

@TolKOZAK

5 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@spikespa5208

4 ай бұрын

The only possible reason for thumbs down would be the 60's Sanyo hand held tape recorder sound quality.

Wow Jim Stafford! So good to see him out and performing, Jim Stafford is a musical genius with a brilliant sense of humor. God bless you Jim!

Saw Jim in Branson. What a smoking hot talent and oh so funny.

@kenanderson6563

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah he’s a nice artist

@bobbyecrockett9032

3 жыл бұрын

We saw him several times and loved every moment!

Artistry at its finest! Beautiful!!!

I love his expressions as he plays!

One of the best pickers ever. Keep it up Jim , you've got a whole lot of admirers.

The man is good!

one of the greatest guitarist ever, it;s well known, and a phenomenal entertainer.

“Beyoncé De Leon”... I think I just disturbed my neighbors laughing.

@TolKOZAK

4 жыл бұрын

Great line. Funny guy and talented musician. Thanks for watching.

I always loved Jim Stafford. I am happy to see he is still playing and making folks laugh.

Still got the chops and still going strong! One of the very few of my childhood heroes still with us. 😢💘

Such an artist!

This guy has me lol I'm 40yrs old and just barely remember the good old days of wholesome entertainment but gosh I miss them!

@idicula1979

5 жыл бұрын

Same here.

Geeze, he's a one man band !!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

Add him to the list of Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins, Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, the best of the best old school players

@PatriotSteve

5 жыл бұрын

Dennis John Dreher He’s ok but I wouldn’t put him in that league. You watch Roy Clark do that tune and he’s moving so much faster.

@michigunsanta8680

5 жыл бұрын

Roy Clark was a badass player!

@jonbaker3728

4 жыл бұрын

@@michigunsanta8680 Roy clark was an artist with anything with strings. Amazing man

@Mozart1220

4 жыл бұрын

@@PatriotSteve And sloppier. I love Clark and Stafford. 16 Little red Noses and a Horse that Sweats!

@roywarriner8441

4 жыл бұрын

If you count how funny they are as well, Jim and Roy are in a league of their own. I am more a fan of rock but I think Roy Clark is the fastest shredder of them all, any genre. But Jim is incredibly fast as well.

Jim is great. He has always been fun to watch and listen to.

Jim Stafford is severely underrated.

@QuantumMechanic_88

4 жыл бұрын

HIGHLY Rated by Me & other normal people .

@coryCuc

4 жыл бұрын

@Wayne M Poll a hundred people. I'd bet 60% have never even heard of him. Get out of the clouds.

@coryCuc

4 жыл бұрын

@Wayne M you are a complete idiot if my comment went over your head. Let me dumb it down for you so your simple mind can grasp it. I didn't say Stafford was not talented. I live in Missouri. Do you have any idea how many times I saw Stafford in Branson? Lol. I'm talking about his notoriety. Since your first comment was pompous and full of contempt at being so cool that you again missed my point. Try to stick with me big guy. The poll isn't just asking snowflakes, nor millennials idiot. The point is is that YES Stafford IS underrated because very few people knew/know who he was and that is a shame because he was amazing. I grew up listening to Roy, Chet, Glen etc and very few people know them as well and that's a shame. Next time before your fragile little ego gets its panties in a bunch try making sure you actually understand what the person said. That way you won't look like an idiot again.

@coryCuc

4 жыл бұрын

@Wayne M Holy shit man. Just when I thought you couldn't get dumber. Read YOUR definition that you just posted. "A price less than the TRUE VALUE." TRUE VALUE. Idiot. Which proves MY point that Stafford is amazing, yet people (I'm not talking about OLD people like yourself, I'm talking about people in general) don't know about him which makes his TRUE VALUE less than what it SHOULD BE. Roy Clark was a master at anything with a string on it. Most people have never heard of Roy Clark, hence he would be UNDERRATED for the exact same reason. I really hope you are like 12 years old because I can't wrap my mind around having to explain this to an adult.

@rebeccabennington6030

4 жыл бұрын

I mean OMG! How could you not see if

Growing up I had the 45 with spiders and snakes with the b side of swamp witch. I played it so much I wore the grooves out and it would tend to skip. One of my favorite records I ever had.😊

All I can say is a great talent!And thanks for all the great memories😊

I remember Jim Stafford from the early 70`s......"I don`t like spiders and snakes"............WOW......I didn`t have a CLUE how talented he was/Is...... He has more talent in the tip of his little finger than i have in my 40+ years as a "Master Welder"

@TolKOZAK

4 жыл бұрын

He is musically talented. I am awestruck by him and Roy Clark, for example. But beyond that is his impeccable comedic timing.

@weldrider1

4 жыл бұрын

@@TolKOZAK Also.....Don`t forget Mr. Glen Campbell.

@TolKOZAK

4 жыл бұрын

@@weldrider1 You got that right, mister.

Just found this how beautiful was his rendition.

Australian AM Radio played " I Don't Like Spiders & Snakes " by Jim Stafford on high rotation in 1973. I was only 12 yrs old and just thought it was a great song, I liked the music and thought the lyrics were very funny. Until today, I didn't know that Jim was a comedian. I thought he was a Country music star. Oh man he is hilarious first and then a musician. I am now a big fan of his comedy. I've checked out his many other You Tubes and the man is brilliant.

@TolKOZAK

2 жыл бұрын

You are very astute. For an Aussie. (That's a joke. Not a good one.)

A great entertainer.

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello Linda how are you doing!!

What an amazing musician

@TolKOZAK

Жыл бұрын

Also a very funny guy. By the way, your name reminds me of our neighbour who sang, "The Prisoner's Song" for us. His name was Curly Dick. I kid you not.

Jim is proof that a sense of humor keeps you young!

@TolKOZAK

4 жыл бұрын

Right on. And his timing is impeccable.

Sometimes I forget that Jim Stafford is an exellent guitarrist, bc of the Classical Gas performance (I'M STILL LAUGHING). I love to rewatch his shows. He never fails to let you smile!

I remember "spiders and snakes" from when I was a kid. I had no idea he had these kind of chops.

Great artist

Still wonderfully funny. I miss his TV variety show.

He looks Awesome, Amazing for 73yrs Old. Still Great music and Humor, Talent..... 💯 👌👌👌👌👌

I and a friend had the honor of playing in between Jim's sets in Clwtr., Fl in 1972. He was great - we sucked.

discovered this guy today and Im not young and watch and listen to everyone...WHO IS THIS GUY!

@TolKOZAK

22 күн бұрын

I guess you don't like Spiders and Snakes. Jimmy has been around for a long time.

Magic fingers of a fine virtuoso.....

I loved his television show in the 70’s when I was a boy. Fantastic, Jim!!

I never doubt this man

roy clark ,is king

@TolKOZAK

Жыл бұрын

Long live the king.

Wow I love jim Stafford he is great

Love Jim Stafford. Glad you're still hangin'

Spiders and snakes. True classic!

Wonderful! Movement across the frets was seamless and clean.

@TolKOZAK

2 жыл бұрын

Only a fellow musician could make that observation.

@powellpendergraft3689

2 жыл бұрын

@@TolKOZAK "-) Many years ago I liked to dabble a bit. Someone pointed that out to me way back and I always listen for that added touch for a master musician.

Bravo!

@kenanderson6563

3 жыл бұрын

He’s a great artist

Roy Clark is the master of this tune

@joebloggs885

4 жыл бұрын

you probably need to listen to Sabicas, Paco De Lucia or any other flamenco guitarist to see how this is actually played...this is basic

Perty work. Jim Stafford always tickled me with his tunes in the '70s

@kenanderson6563

3 жыл бұрын

Lol he’s a good artist I love is songs

Outstanding! Still as sharp as the Classical Gas clip. Just shows: practice, practice, practice.

@TolKOZAK

2 жыл бұрын

Lost tourist in NYC asks local, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" Answer: Practice, practice, practice.

Excellent delivery of humor followed by excellent playing of this classic song. Bravo!

I love listening to him

I watched him on tv as a kid in the 60' and 70's and God I feel old now but you know what I'm not as old as jim ! Sorry jim

It's good to see jim again. I remember seeing him on TV as a kid. He is very funny. And I think a great guitarist. Love you Jim stafford. Be well.

@TolKOZAK

5 жыл бұрын

What a lovely sentiment for a lovely man.

God he is good.

A brilliant guitarist , A genius at comedy and Super Handsome .

finally gets to express! I have loved him since the beginning , so glad to get the good stuff now!

@TolKOZAK

4 жыл бұрын

Fun to watch. Even more fun in person. He takes the time to talk to everyone who wants to meet him. Chatted at least 10 min with me and my wife.

Jim Stafford was one of the finest entertainers that I ever saw in Branson.

@TolKOZAK

6 жыл бұрын

Jim is definitely the finest performer I ever saw in Branson. Of course, he's the only performer I ever saw in Branson. (Just trying a little Stafford humour.)

What a beautiful man. I`ve always loved him.

@kenanderson6563

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stacey

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello Stacy he are you doing!!

Amazing talent and still using his fingers to pick, a legend in his own lifetime.

If I were to hear him now for the first time on a radio, I would never guess he's 73. Could be as young as in his 20s.

I don't like spiders & snakes but that's not what it takes to love me like I want to be loved by you! Got to love Jim Stafford!

Jim Stafford is an all American true blue born entertainer. I remember his TV show in the 70's. He is gifted with comfort in front of the crowd - as well as all his musical skills and sense of humor - and it has served us and him well

One of the greatest showmen and guitarist of all time.

I remember him replacing the Smother's Brother's Comedy Hour in the late 60's (in the summer), he was an amazing talent way back then, and hasn't lost a thing, supremely funny to boot!

@skroy8671

6 жыл бұрын

I remember him on The Smother's Brothers, and then when the Smother's Brothers returned in the 80's after being banned their first time around! lol Between Jim Stafford, The Smother's Brothers, and Pat Paulsen, it was gut wrenching comedy for an hour from great entertainers!! Boy, do I miss those days! It's hard to catch a good laugh anymore from today's "entertainers," and see such talent to boot!

@yucchhiiowwee

5 жыл бұрын

Jim Stafford was a short time replacement of the Smothers Brothers. CBS was in the process of dealing in the new show "Hee Haw". Smothers Brothers were being cancelled mainly because they had a tendency to refer to the Vietnam war, where as Hee Haw was not refering to any situations. As Roy Clark said of the show "We were a hit because we weren't selling anything, we were just having a good time".

Roy Clark used to play the heck out of this song. I'd sure love to master it. Excellent finger work. 👌

@TolKOZAK

2 жыл бұрын

Roy was a musical genius and a fabulous entertainer. No wonder Jim called him his idol.

@PaulWilliams-ls2nx

3 ай бұрын

@@TolKOZAK No higher praise for Roy right there👌

Jim lives about 2 miles from me in Winter Haven, FL. I drive by his house often but I never see him in the yard. I would not bother him anyway. It is nice to know I have him for a neighbor

@ronfrey6639

5 жыл бұрын

Id be mowing his yard for lessons and im 57...

@Jaisee14

5 жыл бұрын

Why not get to know your neighbor? If you see him introduce yourself and go have coffee together. I'm sure he would love that.

@brianoconnell7399

5 жыл бұрын

Creep

@CatharticusX

4 жыл бұрын

marquis de queensbury LoL!!! “Y’all come back now, y’hear?”

I remember Jim had a variety show in the 70's. I am from Boston and we all watched. He was awesome. Also all of this rap and hip hop make me want to puke.

Magnificent performance.

@TolKOZAK

3 жыл бұрын

You, sir, are a fine judge of musical and comedic talent.

Fabulous... Many thanks

Timeless!

@kenanderson6563

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lainey

awesome!!!

Great entertainer. Always has been.

Missed Jim Stafford as a kid. I now enjoy his old recordings. A delight to see him still performing. What a talent!

Man oh man, 40 years later he can still do it.

I had no idea Jim Stafford could play like that

I saw you live at the Frog Pond in the Clearwater Beach, FL Hilton Hotel some 40 years ago. I was blown away by your talent. I knew then you were destined for stardom. Jim, thanks for bringing back my very fond memories of you and a special time in my life.

He always was so funny... and, thankfully, still is. WOW can he play his guitar!

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello Chris how are you doing!!

((Hugs)) to Jim Stafford. Awesome performance!

@kenanderson6563

3 жыл бұрын

He’s a nice artist

@kenanderson6563

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tina

@larrybill2661

Жыл бұрын

Hello Tina how are you doing!!

Amazing guitarist! ❤️ listened to him for.. well a long time!

@TxgrlnGa

4 жыл бұрын

And bongo player! 🤣

@kenanderson6563

3 жыл бұрын

His song brings back the old time

Wow! Jim kicks ass!

Ye all come back now you here, Jims the man.

A brilliant artist and magical entertainer👏👏👏

Looks fantastic for 73....! Still sharp of wit and fret!

pure musical magic

that is entertainment worth paying for.

In my book jim was one of the best!

Jim oozes talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very underrated guitar player and always has been.

wow!

A tremendous talent. And he couldn't help but be funny.