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16. Haven't posted here since W was president, but I thought you all might enjoy this clip of Jerry Jeff

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Sat Oct 24, 2020, 03:15 PM

Oct 2020

We had some fun times together in my unusual Aspen taxi.

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Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78 [View all] Omaha Steve Oct 2020 OP

Always loved Mr. Bojangles. BKDem Oct 2020 #1

One of my favorite songs. The story behind the song... Duppers Oct 2020 #20

Part of the story... Duppers Oct 2020 #21

IIRC, I saw him perform live Ilsa Oct 2020 #2

Same thing in 1983 at a joint called Piggys. jaysunb Oct 2020 #4

I know Kris loved coming to Austin. Said it was a Ilsa Oct 2020 #5

Yes, Kris spent a lot of time at Willies place in Spicewood Springs. jaysunb Oct 2020 #6

Lucky! deurbano Oct 2020 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Polybius Oct 2020 #3

I saw him perform once, many many years ago..... great show groundloop Oct 2020 #7

Jerry Jeff could be a jerk at times. But he had undeniable talent. Paladin Oct 2020 #8

I saw him perform twice. Both times in the mid 70s. rsdsharp Oct 2020 #9

I wish I still had that little piece of wood. Paladin Oct 2020 #14

He tried to kidnap a girl who drove me to a concert. Cracklin Charlie Oct 2020 #10

Sorry to hear that. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2020 #12

Great Song.....tragic way to end one's life. Hulk Oct 2020 #13

David Bromberg recorded a fabulous story about playing Mr. Bojangles with Jerry Jeff Walker. NNadir Oct 2020 #15

Haven't posted here since W was president, but I thought you all might enjoy this clip of Jerry Jeff No DUplicitous DUpe Oct 2020 #16

OMG Kali Oct 2020 #32

Mr. Bojangles: Kingofalldems Oct 2020 #17

Wow. With David Bromberg. n/t. NNadir Oct 2020 #19

John Prine, Eddy Van Halen, Jerry Jeff, Spencer Davis, and now Arlo retiring Botany Oct 2020 #18

Born Ronald Clyde Crosby, in upstate New York. SergeStorms Oct 2020 #22

Pissin In The Wind GusBob Oct 2020 #26

"Bettin' on a losin' friend... SergeStorms Oct 2020 #35

Never listened to him but True Blue American Oct 2020 #28

listening to Viva Terlingua right now.... dhill926 Oct 2020 #23

My favorite version. Crowman2009 Oct 2020 #24

Well I can see you are an angel GusBob Oct 2020 #25

That was my fave. Mahalo b mahina Oct 2020 #30

RIP Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #27

Well ****. Up Against The Wall, Redneck Mother- you know the words mahina Oct 2020 #29

Damn. I loved his music. COL Mustard Oct 2020 #31

In August 1973, Jerry Jeff Walker and the Lost Gonzo Band recorded ¡Viva Terlingua! in Luckenbach mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2020 #33

Yesterday, a former DUer called me to tell me about Jerry Jeff's passing. panader0 Oct 2020 #34