What an incredible version of "Hey Joe"!!! I was surprised and amazed to hear how much Johnny Rivers changed his musical style with "Realization". I'm 71 and remember when Johnny Rivers released this album. He changed the words, the musical style and made this song so introspective and so representative of the 1960's mentality!!! (It is surprising that so many people have NEVER heard Johnny Rivers version of "Hey Joe".)

I think this is a very 'overlooked' album certainly one of the very best releases of the late sixtees and Johny Rivers best for me.

@ethridgephoto

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, what Mikee said... : )

@madredelarosa

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@duffgordon9005

2 жыл бұрын

Take this - sargeant pepper!

@firstnamelastname3579

2 жыл бұрын

DUFF GORDAN: I AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT! I was 10 years old in 1967, and when Sgt. Pepper came out, I said "HOW STUPID! IT'S an album by the WORLDS MOST POPULAR MUSICAL GROUP, PRETENDING THAT THEY ARE THE MOST POPULAR MUSICAL GROUP IN A MAKE-BELIEVE WORLD!" I'VE bought SEVERAL Beatles albums 'in my life'😁... BUT... I've NEVER bought Sgt. Pepper! REALIZATION by Johnny Rivers IS MUCH BETTER!!! When someone does a cover of your song (POSITIVELY 4th ST. by Bob Dylan!) and your official statement about it is "THIS IS EXACTLY THE WAY I WANTED THIS SONG TO SOUND!" , THAT IS THE GREATEST COMPLIMENT OF ALL! WHITER SHADE OF PALE IS EXCELLENT! HEY JOE! WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE! "REALIZATION" IS AN underrated MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!

@firstnamelastname3579

2 жыл бұрын

DUFF GORDON: Sorry I spelled your last name wrong!👍👌

Listened to this album in 1968, still love it over the past 51 years! Awesome recording from song one to the last!

@duffgordon9005

Ай бұрын

It provides great satisfaction to listen for the details of the production...every instrument is Perfect, and JR always adds little "touches" in the background.... JR ALWAYS had the best behind him- If he had a band-- "JR and Studio 54" "He did it 'his way' ALWAYS

Heard this album 50 years ago and still listen to it a couple of times a week. Just can't go wrong With Johnny

This is one great song from one of the greatest albums of all time. River's pinnacle album in my opinion.

Somebody needs to get this on the radio with all the modern hits just to blow minds all over the country.

This song was very underrated! I have been listening to it for over 50 years....never gets old!

@charlesthompson2461

3 жыл бұрын

agree, doesn't get plaYED ON Main stream oldies stations.

@brucegibbins3792

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesthompson2461 maybe that's because mainstream radio is bland, boring and their program directors are subliminally able only to recognise that any version of Hey Joe they play would highlight just how irrelevant they are outside of the only justifiable purpose there is and that is as background music in a busy ten crib cathouse

@charlesthompson2461

Жыл бұрын

@@brucegibbins3792 yes, everything is so bland mainstreet now.

I was a kid when o first heard this, it was about 2008-2009, i used to suffer from imsonia so i always took headphones and heard to the radio on my old cellphone, there was a radio, my favourite one, called "Executiva FM" it was a radio that played flashbacks, 60's, 70's, nationals (Brazil), everything related to rock, classic and so on. I remember that one of those nights this song showed up, i was astonished, specially due the chorus in it, so i recorded it in order to search in future (the radio signal wasnt that great, and my cellphone was old, i could basically record the chorus and guitars, voices where "pixelized"), in the morning i asked my father wich song that was, he recognized that it was hey joe, but i couldn't find the version with the magnific chorus, time went on, i found the Fever tree version, wich has a awesome chorus too, but it wasnt the one i've heard back then. After 19-20 years, i was playing video game and this song came to my mind, i sang as i recorded (i still remember the rythm in the record) to google music, and here i am! Finally found it!

masterpiece by Rivers.......this version seems psychedelic to the max!!!!!!!!! the whole "realization" album is greeaaatttt......AAAAAA+++++++++

@alvarovergueiro8191

Жыл бұрын

Concordo ..esse álbum pra mim.e.o.melhoor.dele

Totally new direction for Johnny Rivers in 1968. If I recall right, the songs segued into each other beautifully... this was (still is a) great album.

Like opening a forgotten vault of treasure, all shiny and shimmering. Thanks for the beautiful songs!

Beautifully haunting, I never knew there were so many versions of this song and they are all brilliant in their own ways.

@drunkardsdream

29 күн бұрын

yes my other favorite is by lee moses

@pifflebang

26 күн бұрын

@@drunkardsdream Yes, iv'e just heard it, its like a well loved blanket wrapping itself around you.

@lilwobblywade6324

10 күн бұрын

fever tree

one of my top albums I grew up with, pass down from my dad and the best Hey Joe.

Amazing and haunting! The bass guitar line on this is incredible.

J.Rivers,,,,,,,a true king without a kingdom,,,,,,,,,,

Love it, love anything Johnny Rivers performs. He's underrated. I think he's superb!

Incredible version of a classic. Hail Hail Johnny Rivers!!!!

One of the best albums ever. I'm 76 years old and I bought a vinyl when I was in the Marine Corps. Still have the record and a CD. Why is this man not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?.

@lilwobblywade6324

10 күн бұрын

po;itics

I used to listen to this album in the dark, when I was a teen, I always loved the bass guitar work. I think it was Joe Osborn, of Wrecking Crew fame. A great album.

A "psychedelic" Johnny Rivers. That is pretty cool!

There's just 'something' about him. He's always had 'it'. He's still one of the most beautiful men I've ever seen. Every song seems to come right out of his heart, and when he's done, he's done. Until the next song. His eyes show it all. He shares his heart through his music and makes everyone believe he's there 'just for you'.

the best version of this song. hands down.

Johnny Rivers rocks even today I wish i was alive when he was in his prime

Johnny rivers was and is always one of the overlooked artists. But just kept spinning music and hits out

Johnny Rivers will always be one favorite singers of all time. I love all his songs and I have many of his songs.

This is a fantastic album! I still have it and it still blows me away! Best album Johnny ever made!

Couldn't get enough of this back at Ft lewis,WA in 1968=1969. Alway liked his singing. Best recording of this song. Thanks for posting it.

They cant tell flowers from colors... the best opening ever.

I have this album. In my opinion it is the best produced album ever.the acoustics are amazing. I played this music through my University years. Takes me away.

@georgelee6253

6 жыл бұрын

doppelganger521 &

@eoj2495

5 жыл бұрын

doppelganger521 I got this album in 1968 or 1969. Every track awesome. Still love it!!!

@asimplesong1

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Played it so many times over the years. Great production.

@keithfields1178

4 жыл бұрын

doppelganger521 who was the Engineer on this Masterpiece of history. He may have influenced other music with his magic touch, and golden ears. Be worth searching.

@cursino1

4 жыл бұрын

@ken d Better than Beatles albums?

Been playing this Album since 1968,just timeless and speaks Volumes of the Music Johnny made!

I played this album over and over and over again back then. Still sounds great!!!

Another great song form the 1968. Where has all the great group gone.

@firstnamelastname3574

4 жыл бұрын

"Long Time Passin'?"

@dennisallen6041

4 жыл бұрын

@@firstnamelastname3574 @ Love the referrence to Where have all the flowers gone . lol

I love his version of Hey Joe and love the bass line

I have not heard this song since 1969....Wow, talk about memory lane. I have loved Johnny Rivers music since the 60's. Thanks for posting these!

Bought this album new in '68 as a 16 year old kid. Learned every song on guitar. 50 years later it is the only album I've seen that will totally relax me. Still have one of the 1968 releases still in plastic and has never been opened.

Had the album when it came out - late 1968 or early 1969 (?). Just a fantastic, well produced album. Love the way the songs flow. Thanks for sharing.

I remember this entire album being played like 2AM on a station in Portland, OR, in '68, way ahead of the album stations that came along later. I was electrified!! I really wondered is this the same guy that sang that goofy song about secret agents?? I bought the vinyl the next time I was in town!! The intro still gives me shivers-- I have no idea who arranged, directed or produced it, but they sure were good!!

🥀Amazing Song Brilliant lyrics, vocals and music! I love this song🥀✌🥀

One of the best albums ever recorded by anyone.

I love this version. It gives more meaning to the song. Go Johnny Go !!!!!!!!!

This version really reminds me of Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan--which is also a great song.

@donaldswafford6987

5 жыл бұрын

I associate this with the time just prior to my long flight to Vietnam ... and Hurdy Gurdy Man ...

@frankd.506

5 жыл бұрын

And Jimmy Page played on that Donovan album

@dennisallen6041

4 жыл бұрын

@@donaldswafford6987 And I bought the album in.............Viet Nam. Also Canned Heat's Cookbook. Must be rare albums, have to serch by name to find them.

I used to go to sleep to this song. My neighbor heard it through the wall and had to know what it was. Later we both played this late in the night. Great 60s and 70s....

Johnny Rivers best album on 60's!!! :')

Johnny Rivers, still alive on KZread. An underrated talent who has a great body of work. This is not my favorite version, but what does that matter.

Thank you so much for sharing this great music from absolutely one of the best albums ever made. Thank you Johnny and God bless from Patrick

Two very worn copies of this LP here on the shelf. Johnny's best work ever. He says it was his favorite project, and fans agree.

Been fuzzed since 67 when this came out..black lights, posters, gf's, fish netting..17-18 yrs olds..just b4 going in playing war for uncle LBJ ..and 'merica..awesome times. Gra b d Funk 69-70 good too!

Johnny can do it all and make it sound amazing thank you, for this beautiful song

Johnny Rivers , Awesome Music, Love You And All Your Great Songs ! Thank You

It took a long time to release this. One of my all time favorites station at Ft. Lewis Washington Back in a time of Vietnam after serving my time in Hell.So much talent.

This album was past down from my dad, that love country. It was one that I lesson to during meany of my meditations. All I can say is to those that hear it now, bless you, welcome its a hard road home.

His alltime best and a landmark for our generation. Thanks for posting!!! I bought it when it first came out and played it over and over and over again until the wee hours of the night. ;-)

This is a brilliant album. I had this in the sixties. The bass player is so innovative and the drummer is is pulsey giving nice drum fills complimenting the interesting bass lines. I used to practice my drums as a young teenager a lot with this song blaring through my hi Fi speakers on either side of my head.

Johnny Rivers ist es heute noch wert, entdeckt zu werden !

Still have this album. When Johnny went hip. Fantastic!.

Fantastic.

Oh man. 1968 in all its glory. Played this track at max volume all the time until the album got annexed by a lovely ex in my army days. Special memories.

My girlfriend at the time bought me this Album on 8-track in 1969. Had never heard it before, I fell in Love with it...Johnny Rivers best work...

Have not heard for about 35 years...what a great album!!!!

Realization, Sgt. Peppers, and The Bee Gee's 1st - Three Magical Albums from 1967

Plain and Simple CLASSIC ALBUM! After 50 years still play this Great Music.

One of the best Rivers I have gone alone. Yessssssssssssss thanks for the 60s and 70s. you made it great. Dav

This was the first track of Rivers Realization Album. I listened to this song more times than I can count - first heard it on the 8 track tape.

Listen to this song and close your eyes you can even smell the 60s!

I was working in the audio department of a big store in suburban Maryland when this came out. The record department was right next to us. All I could think was that he was trying to cash in on the psychedelic thing that was all that was happening musically at the time. I never heard this until today. I'm gonna have to listen to these posts.

Happy Birthday Mr.Johnny Rivers.

This is better than I thought it would be. Heard it just now for the first time. Pretty darn good. 4.5 out of 5. Nice.

@barrybaker429

9 жыл бұрын

huskyjerk Your right,Totally!One of my Favs!

@dennisallen6041

4 жыл бұрын

Best version I've heard.

Johnny's very, very best tune! And that's saying an awful lot! Great stuff, Johnny!

@dennisallen6041

4 жыл бұрын

I would rank it up there with Summer Rain.

É o álbum que jamais foi e será superado. Todas as novas gerações deveriam ouvi-lo para pregar amor.

Love this album

I've been listening to the album since I got it 53 years ago. It's one of the greatest albums made by one of the greatest artists. So why isn't Johnny in the R and R Hall of Fame?

Bom dia, para mim, foi o melhor disco de Johnny Ribers, comprei - 0 em 1970 e tenho até hoje.

This album blew me away, when I first heard it back in '68. Such a different direction for Johnny Rivers, hence the album title. It was a 'revelation journey in itself'. Even Dylan lauded his version of Positively 4th Street on this album. Too many favourite tracks on this album for me to single out just one !

@toddberner9198

2 жыл бұрын

DONOVAN went in a similar direction....he went from a flower power song called MELLOW YELLOW to a song called HURDY GURDY MAN, on which John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin played bass guitar.

My first Hey Joe and an awesome version.

Wow Just wow Where was this version my whole life?!?! I’m crying it’s so haunting

Johnny Rivers and Lou Adler created a masterpiece with Realization.

This man could sing anything and make it sound wonderful thank you so very much for posting this beautiful song

Always loved Johnny Rivers! I remember when he came out with a wonderful 'single'.... Wichita Lineman. I loved it! Then one day not long after it's release it was gone! The record soon came out again only sang by a very young Glenn Campbell. I never heard anything by J.R. again unless I played the records of his I already had by him. I never found out why he was replaced by Glen Campbell ( I never warmed up to Campbell) I had the album Hey Joe, It was fantastic! He DOES belong in the R & R Hall of Fame!!

El mejor álbum J. River.

this rendition of the song!is a great piece of music works!:)

Great album.... bought it in 69 ..while i was posted in Lahr Germany (Air force)

First time hearing this song wonderful loved it

Foi quando eu me tornei musico!!!

Linda musica

This is the best version I'd heard of *"Hey Joe".* I like this version any day over that sung by Jimi Hendrix.

@bnilo

2 жыл бұрын

Silly

@jasoncarpp7742

2 жыл бұрын

@@bnilo It is indeed. It seems more emotional than Jimi Hendrix's version.

Best version of this song.

REALIZATION ONE OF THE BEST ALBUM FROM THE SIXTIES

Brillante arreglo psicodélico de un músico tan talentoso como lo fue Johnny Rivers

Wow, the lyrics are completely changed from Hendrix's version. More like a response to Joe's predicament he's got himself into! Beautiful.

@dang2443

3 жыл бұрын

seriously, you can spell Hendrix?

@Requiredfields2

3 жыл бұрын

@@dang2443 Hendrix it is.

@cb3961 I was the same age when this song came out & played it endlessly. Flush with emotion hearing it again. God Bless Johnny Rivers.

Johnny went through changes in the 60s. For sure.

FANTASTIC SOUND!

Never heard this version that I can remember !

I was into this LP/tune bigtime in '68 when I was 14. Hell any version of Hey Joe is a keeper in my book...lol

Primeiro disco que comprei na minha vida em 1969 .tenho ate hoje .paguei 18 cruzeiros

I remember when we played this song on a shit stereo, and it was the most gorgeous version of Hey Joe we ever heard. God bless Johnny...and Jimi

I had no idea this version existed until today. I like Jimi's version, but this is better.

HIghly influential piece for me as a young boy when it came out. Listened to it over and over for days. Heard it before I heard Hendrix's version, which I love, but still prefer this cover.

@vajrapani6474

9 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, good to hear from ya Have you ever heard the "Music Machines'" rendition? {"Talk,Talk " was their big hit.}

@jojaalbe

9 жыл бұрын

No; I'll check it out. Thanks.

@triplettam

7 жыл бұрын

Talk Talk was punk genius Still have that and this.

@hectorgonzalez9170

5 жыл бұрын

@@vajrapani6474 Sucks

Beautiful Song! Beautiful arrangement!

The song is beautiful thank you for posting