Jerry Jeff Walker has died

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https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/country-songwriting-legend-jerry-jeff-walker-has-died/


We've lost a ton of incredible musicians this year! RIP Mr Walker.

[luvs2sing]

1. Oh no..

He was one of my favorites.

[UpInArms]

3. Rest well, Jerry

[The Polack MSgt]

4. RIP Mr. Walker

[2naSalit]

5. ...

[callous taoboy]

6. Loved Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version of Mr. Bojangles

as a kid riding around with my mom in the old caprice, 1970's, radio tuned to our local A.M. station.

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12. It's funny that his most famous song would be made famous by another band

In the similar way that his cover of "LA Freeway" would become forever associated with him. I had the great pleasure of seeing him perform that song at Guy Clark's memorial concert in Nashville a couple years ago.

[jmbar2]

7. Thanks for this post

I went to college in Austin in the early 70s, hung out at Armadillo World Headquarters, the Spoke, etc. He was everywhere. It was a magical time and place to be.

When I was reading the obit, there was mention of his first band called Circus Maximus, and an amazing song called "The Wind".

Wonderful song that veers off into a jazzy feel. Apparently Jerry left soon after they recorded this to pursue the country vein.

[Docreed2003]

9. You're welcome.

He was definitely an eclectic original. He won't be easily replaced

[Bradshaw3]

8. Viva Terlingua was an all-time great album

"Scamp Walker time again." Listened to it over and over.

Jerry Jeff was a true original. RIP.

[Docreed2003]

10. Agreed!

That's a great album!

[Tender hopper]

11. Not only a songwriter, a man of conscience.

In 1970 I had the privilege of seeing him perform at a rally supporting Father Dan Berrigan who was a fugitive from the FBI at the time for burning draft cards taken from a Baltimore draft board. Jerry Jef Walker will be missed.

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13. Great story

I had not heard that one. Very cool

[cemaphonic]

14. a joke from one of Townes Van Zandt's live albums attributed to JJW;

Drunk guy: "Officer I seem to have lost my car!"

Officer: "Where did you last have it?"

Drunk guy "It was right here on the end of this key! holds up car key"

Officer: Okay, Okay, you should take yourself downtown and they'll get started on all the paperwork. But buddy, you might want to zip up your pants before you get in there"

Drunk guy: looks down "damn it, I lost my girl too".



Always liked that one, especially with Townes' deadpan delivery.