What a living legend. This man will be 80 years old Nov-2022 and still kicking ass with his music and talent.

50 years later...and still one of the best....

@jamescollinson2179

2 жыл бұрын

Not long before it will be 60 years since he first hit it big on the charts with "Memphis" in 1964.

his tone is SCREAMING on that Strat !!!

I'm 65 and glad to know that no matter how old he gets, the energy he brings to this song never changes. He does a superb job of it at any age. The man is pure gold... The ever thoughtful Ghost!!!

@renarga6886

3 жыл бұрын

I think he's 75 now.

@jeanieruter7416

2 жыл бұрын

@@renarga6886 I think he was born in 1942. That would make him 79 now.

this guy is a legend

what a trooper, go Johnny go.

Still looks and sounds GREAT!

GREATEST GUITAR RIFF OF ALL TIME, WHISKY-A-GOGO HOUSE BAND, 2O+ mega hits,, THE,LL HAVE TO MAN UP SOONER OR LATER, JOHNNY RIVERS IS A "NATIONAL TREASURE!! THE ROCK,N,ROLL HALL OF FAME SHALL BE HIS,, NOW IF YOU'LL EXCUSE ME, MY WIFE & I ARE GOING TO SLOW DANCE TO JOHNNY RIVERS SINGING "SLOW DANCIN" SWAYIN TO THE MUSIC OF MR. JOHNNY RIVERS"!!!!!! Just like we did on our wedding night.........

The man still looks and sounds great!

Yes, he belongs in the Hall of Fame. Come on guys, listen up.

@guitardan46

9 жыл бұрын

greenmean1 Glad you agree. Saw him in Stockton, CA a couple of years ago. Great show. :-)

@Real_SkyRipper

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel DeSousa totally with this age and with this voice omg such talent

@JDPackard

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel DeSousa NOW!!!

@1stDrakePassage

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel DeSousa Baby I Need Your Lovin, Poor Side of Town, Summer Rain, Memphis, Seventh Son . . . Need any more?

@obbor4

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel DeSousa True, but it's almost embarrassing for rock musicians to share a hall that honors the likes of Blondie, The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, etc. and excludes arena filling, platinum actual acts like Jethro Tull, Steppenwolf, Deep Purple, Traffic, etc. Maybe if Johnny and the rest of those more deserving had worn purple underwear, or eye liner and tattoos they'd stand more of a chance of being honored with their peers...

I can't imagine this song is now 60 years old...

AS awesome as his voice is, his expertise on the guitar is a marvel to watch. He is past awesome on all of them he played. The main melody you hear is him, not the others.

He's still got the voice, music skills, and the talent!

@renarga6886

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and the looks!

Was there, front and center. Good show.

Johnny Rivers was born cool , and always will be...

The man himself.

Hall of Fame? Absolutely! Some of the best ever. Right there!

I was in Elementary School in 1964 and 65 when this song was popular. I also didn't miss the TV Series that came out every Saturday night. When an episode would start they'd play this song because it was the theme song to the TV Series. Other spy shows were shown like The Man From U.N.C.L.E, The Avengers, that was British Secret Service. This song that Johnny Rivers would sing is a wonderful song. On 4/25/2023, Who's still listening? I'm 67 Yrs old and will still be listening because great songs will never die out. This the reason I love 60's music very deeply. When this song was played on the radio that was the height of the Cold War Threat. That type of paranoia existed in those days and Johnny Rivers was aware of that.

JOHNNY IS THE HALL OF FAME ALL THE COOL KIDS LOVED HIM

My all time favorite...I saw him at an Camel Rock Casino in New Mexico...He put on the best show I had ever seen. Rivers sounded better than ever...AND the guy is a great gentleman. He stayed late after the show signing autographs for everyone...Best rock voice outside of Roy Orbison.

An amazing talent!!

Killin it! Making that Stratocaster sing pretty too

When Johnny Rivers took the stage and started, if you were not aware of his talents, you sure as hell woke up. This man induced INSTANT fun and HAPPY for those who experienced him live. Thanks Johnny.

Bravo Johnny! Still rockin and sounding great. Hope he comes up here to the Great Lakes soon.

That's an American Romp, Thank You Mr Sir and Jonny Rivers too. BAK

Just keeps getting better like a fine wine...Boy he is good...

A sober, serious hard workin man.

music and no drugs keeps him youthful. still soooo handsome!!😍😍😍

saw Johnny 3 times for free in Boston .. I would have paid whatever they asked to see him... have been a big fan since the 60's.. he has it all

Still an excellent guitar player! His voice has changed a little since 1965 but whose hasn't.

50 years & he is a timeless talent... My "CD" growing up was a 45RPM of this song my parents had... I love this song!!!

Still as great as ever!

Absolutely belongs in the hall of fame

Love Johnny Rivers.

Why is Johnny Rivers not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

@josebelindo1641

6 жыл бұрын

Because that is not his real name

@xWagnerPlaguesx

6 жыл бұрын

Jose Belindo ..wat.

@davidbergin6184

5 жыл бұрын

Because the HOF voters are a sorryassed bunch of weasels that we should ignore.

@llmommom7735

4 жыл бұрын

I think he is back in 1998 check it out

@utbabee

3 жыл бұрын

@@llmommom7735 Nope - just checked. But Janet Jackson is???? Insane. It's all industry politics.

still freaking awesome - amazing

This man is amazing , he must be in the rock and roll Hall of fame

Just a great riff! Awesome

espectacular Jonhy.

So effing cool!! The epitome of James bond!! Glad to see Johnny still rockin'!!

He is in my book. I saw him play at the Michigan State fair about 1964. Great show. I miss his black guitar.

A true legend 🎸

He fascinates me! He is like fine wine that gets even better with time! He should have Ben in R&R hall of fame long ago! He is an icon.

@renarga6886

Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

Johnny still has it .. one cool cat 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@tlgtlg3803

4 жыл бұрын

ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITAR "RIFFS" OF ALL TIME,, HALL OF FAME IS YOURS BUD,, SOONER OR LATER THE'HAVE TO MAN UP!!

Not bad at all for past age 70 & if Johnny's not in the R & R Hall of Fame there's definitely something seriously wrong..

@TheToyReviewer1984

7 жыл бұрын

Edward Anthony I agree. Just like Madonna is in the HOF and not Steve Miller band! The HOF is a JOKE! Plain and simple. Johnny def deserves to be in it. He is timeless!

@itsjustrenee1320

6 жыл бұрын

Rrhf = Fake awards

@renarga6886

Жыл бұрын

He turned 80 on November 7, 2022. 🎂🦂

This has me mesmerized!!

That song never gets old.

One of the best lyric ever, "a pretty fan can hide an evil mind" damn right, I knew that girl.

@renarga6886

3 жыл бұрын

A pretty FACE.

Timeless classics like this will never die.

so great,both the music and johnny r.

Learned this tune in the 60s- its still a requested song in a lot of clubs today- Old rock RULES !!

Not only can Johnny sing.....He also makes that Stratocaster sing !!!

@michael52250

7 жыл бұрын

Did he sell the original ES335 for a Million or so?

Theme song to "Secret Agent" television show.....my father was surprised when I was playing the next...Good times......Johnny still has it and at 70 years old...AWESOME!!!

@depaola63

8 жыл бұрын

He's Italian that's a big part of his strength! God bless Johnny! Hall Of Fame..put the man in!

@jewishsinger613

8 жыл бұрын

actually the theme song was for the tv show called "Danger Man"

@bigcatdaddy76016

8 жыл бұрын

The composers went on to have a band known as The Grass Roots....The most famous recording of the song was made by Johnny Rivers for the opening titles of the American broadcast of the British spy series Danger Man, which aired in the U.S. as Secret Agent from 1964 to 1966. The show we knew in the U.S, was Secret Agent with Patrick McGoohan....Thank you Wikipedia.

@renarga6886

Жыл бұрын

He turned 80 on November 7, 2022. 🎂🦂

Outstanding !

Hes older but he is still ...HOT as hell!! Great song

@renarga6886

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! 😍

I wounder if he still doing concerts i love to see him live doing secret agent man and poor side of town two my favorite songs

@karenmonet2374

8 жыл бұрын

+mercedes barrera yes he still does shows, look up johnnyrivers.com and look under the "appearances tab"

Still looks and sound good. Johnny, imho, was always underrated as a guitarist. He's a pretty fine uitar player. Not just a singer who happens to play guitar.

@jewishsinger613

8 жыл бұрын

yup. he was one of the few singers who mastered the guitar

Johnny Rivers is fantastic..

That was wonderful. Thank you.

Thanks for this song, great video.

SHOW !! THE BEST !!!

genio total

CANT MISTAKE HIS VOICE, EXCELLENT

I first heard this song when I was around 13, and didn't realize Johnny Rivers actually played the guitar on it until a few years ago. It was one of the first songs I learned to play.

Why is Johnny Rivers not in the rock and roll hall of fame!

yesssss still sounds great.....

EDIOMAL, este sim é o cara, com esta idade, ainda tocando sua quitara e cantado muito bem, simplesmente o melhor de JHONNY RIVERS,adoro, bonito, lindo

@renarga6886

3 жыл бұрын

Amo o jeito dele cantar. E aos 75 anos, continua um homão! 😍

Grande Johnny gracias por tu música.

This song was released on February 1966 "Secret Agent Man" is a song written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Bam. The most famous recording of the song was made by Johnny Rivers for the opening titles of the American broadcast of the British spy series Danger Man, which aired in the U.S. as Secret Agent. Rivers's version peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Canadian RPM chart, one of the biggest hits of his career. Numerous covers and adaptations have been recorded since then with the song becoming both a rock standard and one of Johnny Rivers's signature songs.

What a amazing talented man thank you for posting

Most definitely, so how does someone get him voted in? The man is an Icon from that era and what a voice he had back then, so strong and deep, the girls loved him! I know I did! LOL

@ChimeraAZ

6 жыл бұрын

Joy Gandolfini: The girls still love him! Just check out the comments on any of his videos.Lol!

I Love You Johnny!

One of the all time great songs, lyrics and guitar riffs

Still sounds good and looks good. Hope he comes to Minnesota some time I would see him.

If there was an odometer clocking the number of times he's performed this song, what do you think it read in 2023?

Well done! Still Rockin' this classic PF Sloan ( RIP) tune.

My Hero he Rock it

Still has the same fire,fell in love with his songs I was 18,41 years ago

Oh hell yes!

Man, this guy hasn't lost anything, also never knew he played the lead guitar parts. Kinda depressing to see such a legend playing these tiny clubs to keep money coming in, but at least he's not washing cars or selling real estate.

@mrbr549

8 жыл бұрын

+Barry Fone I was about to say this same thing when I saw your comment.

@johns.orlitta9217

6 жыл бұрын

Its apparent that he enjoys what he does, whether if it's in concert or a small club. He's got it in his heart and his soul.

@ChimeraAZ

6 жыл бұрын

Barry Fone: Johnny prefers the smaller venues rather than the larger ones.He likes the reaction of his audiences. He only plays nnow and again so as not to burn himself out.Those are his words. So dont be depressed that he is trying to keep money coming in,that's not the case.Not at all. His finances are just fine. :}

@dannyhemphill7618

5 жыл бұрын

It’s just the nature of getting old. So many of the acts of the 60s and 70s that once filled arenas and stadiums at the height of their popularity r now faced with playing at county fairs and Indian casinos. I’ve seen many wonderful acts there at cheap prices.

Love!!

I love you johnny Rivers I love Bis bis bis moore music

ETERNO!

I’d love to meet him,

@renarga6886

3 жыл бұрын

Só would I!

I Love Johnny!!!

Fez parte de uma mocidade alegre,onde os valores eram respeitados.dancei muito esta musica,saudosa demais por tantos momentos onde a boa musica fazia parte da vida de milhares de jovens.

Good words to this song...

So Good to see Johnny Rivers is doing quite well!

tempos de ouro

I dedicate this to my fellow soldiers of the old Army Security Agency You know who you are even if no one else does. Always vigilant.

Wow!! Great stuff. Now that's some serious rock and roll.

He was at Ojai a few years back and I missed that show :(

One of my favorites and had a great TV Series to go with it.

too good for the R&R Hall of Shame.

I've tried to sing this song before.

This is the well-known theme song of the classic 1960s program during its second American run. Made in England and known there as "Danger Man", it was titled "Destination Danger" or "John Drake" in non-United Kingdom markets. In the United States, CBS aired some of the original series of episodes as "Danger Man" in 1961 while the same network broadcast the subsequent two series of episodes as "Secret Agent" in 1965 and 1966. Starring Patrick McGoohan, it was a more realistic depiction of the life of an espionage operative than the James Bond films. John Drake, the central character, is complex and upright. He follows a strict moral code. Drake didn't look to seduce and abandon women as he saw them as more than just mere objects of sexual desire. Women were attracted to the debonair secret agent but John Drake believed his line of work prevented him from having any serious romantic relationships. Furthermore, Drake preferred to overcome his adversaries by employing his intelligence, charm, guile, and quick thinking rather than force even though on occasion he got roughed up. John Drake resorted to the use of weaponry when all else failed. His code of morality extended to his foes as well. Drake did not care to needlessly inflict physical harm or even to kill. A master of disguise and a skillful deceiver, John Drake would assume whatever identities would ensure the successful completion of his different missions. I consider the program to be a timeless representation of Cold War paranoia and intrigue. Along with "The Prisoner" (another fine 1967 British-produced series shown in the United States in 1968 and felt by many critics, and correctly so in my opinion, to be a sequel to "Danger Man"/"Secret Agent"), it is a landmark of Sixties television. The American-born McGoohan stars as a former spy known only as Number Six. There are those, myself included, who see Number Six as being John Drake. The prolific and versatile actor was also a co-creator of this series in collaboration with George Markstein. In addition, he was the sole executive producer of "The Prisoner". Patrick McGoohan wrote and directed several episodes (at times under various pseudonyms). "The Prisoner", in common with "Secret Agent", is one of my favorite television programs.

@ChimeraAZ

6 жыл бұрын

Alan Bobé-Vélez: Again? The same cut and paste comment?? Sigh,..

época vip,,eramos felizes e não sabiamos,,wandick pereira accácio

Hey girl! It's Bobbie.. Hope you enjoyed the show. The old man was in good form. He rocked the guitar solo and the voice was solid... I've been off the grid for a while with health issues..slowly coming back. Miss You!

Um dos maiores artistas de todos os tempos na mesma linha Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis, Bob Dilan´s dentre outros, fui educado com esta gente maravilhosa.

The only difference is he's better now than he was fifty years ago. Music seems to do that.