Posted on 09/02/2008 10:14:41 AM PDT by lunarbicep
RIP, Mr. Reed.
In the late 70s, I got to see Jerry Reed live at the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, MO. He didn’t have his female backup singers with him, so he had his band sing backup in falsetto. It was the funniest rendition of “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” ever.
Godspeed Jerry Reed. You will be missed.
Yes ! ... that was my favorite movie he was in .....Survivors as the hitman who Williams asked if he’d wait during a gunfight as he’d brought the wrong ammo and would be right back .......that was funny !
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While Reed enjoyed making movies — especially the ones with Burt Reynolds —
he said he never felt properly appreciated or compensated for the
work and star power he contributed.
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Loved Reed in “The Survivors”, even if it was a silly film.
Reed was great as the hitman Jack.
The Survivors
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086397/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086397/quotes
Jack: I was raised a strict Southern Baptist. I place a high value
on human life... $20,000 minimum.
Although I’m normally one to avoid films with Robin Williams, I’ll look for this one at the rental shop near the stoat cave based upon Jerry Reed’s performance as well as your recommendation....thanks very much :-)
I'm a bit partial to the Jerry and Chet clip Summertime, with Chet playing the fretless acoustic. Both of those men are gone from us far too soon. R.I.P, Alabama Wildman.
What a legend he was. Thanks for the pings and the posts.
You're quite welcome; I'm delighted that you liked it :-)
I was surprised to learn that 'Amos Moses' was included in the soundtrack to the Grand Theft Auto San Andreas videogame, but I'm glad that a new, younger audience is being exposed to his great music. Hopefully it will spur some of them to look into his other wonderful albums as well.
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Thanks for the ping. I haven’t been on the computer all day because mine is sick.
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We know Jerry’s former guitarist and harmonica player. He has told us some great stories about Jerry. He will be missed.
LMAO!
That’s GRRRRRReat!
Thank you so much :-)
This breaks my heart, I was a big fan. Thank you for all the good stuff you did, Jerry!
Yea, I have a feeling Jerry was the “real” thing, not like some (ahem) current stars (ROTFL).
Hope your computer gets better.
When I lived in Western Kansas, he came to town and did a show at the local civic center. I didn't go but several of my co-workers did. They one and all said the same thing. "The best show they had ever seen".
That's what his SIL said about him. What you see is what you get. And I'd agree from the concert we attended. He was having fun doing what he loved to do.
Eric Johnson, there’s someone I haven’t heard from in awhile.
If you just think of Roy Clark in Hee Haw schtick, you need to listen to Superpicker. He is really awesome.
Made a similar comment to someone. Then read further and came across your post.
I'd reckon!
Jerry and friend; Jerry's Breakdown
Them two at it Again! Jerry Reed arrives in Limo to perform Amos Moses, Toledo, 1983
Jerry did Sugarfoot Rag at that show, too!
This 'un? Yeah, it sounds like one Jerry would'v covered. If so, try a title search for the old Four Tops tune Same old Song:
You're sweet as a honey bee
But like a honey bee stings
You've gone and left my heart in pain
All you left is our favorite song
The one we danced to all night long
It used to bring sweet memories
Of a tender love that used to be
Now it's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
A sentimental fool am I
to hear a old love song
And wanna cry
But the melody keeps haunting me
Reminding me how in love we used to be
Keep hearing the part that used to touch my heart
Saying together forever
Breaking up never
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
Precious memories keep a lingering on
Everytime I hear our favorite song
Now you're gone
Left this emptiness
I only reminisce
The happiness we spent
We used to dance on the music
Make romance through the music
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
It's the same old song
But with a different meaning
Since you been gone
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