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Jerry Jeff Walker (born Ronald Clyde Crosby; March 16, 1942 – October 23, 2020) [3] was an American country and folk singer-songwriter. He was a leading figure in the progressive country and outlaw country music movement.
"Mr. Bojangles" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker for his 1968 album of the same title. It has since been recorded by other artists, including the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1969 (released September 1970) and by Sammy Davis Jr. in 1972
The Texas Historical Association's biography of Walker, written by his former bandmate Craig D. Hillis, notes the album's "highly reflective, autobiographical" nature. [3] Like many Walker releases, however, It's About Time features both original songs and covers, including a version of "Somethin' Bout a Boat" by Jerry Jeff's son Django Walker.
Walker’s death was reported early Saturday by ABC affiliate KTRK-TV Houston, among other outlets. Walker died Oct. 23, according to Pitchfork. Jerry Jeff Walker, Singer-Songwriter Known for ...
on YouTube " Trashy Women " is a song written by Chris Wall and recorded by American country music singer Jerry Jeff Walker in 1989 and later by the band Confederate Railroad . It reached number 63 on the US Country chart in 1989 for Walker, [ 2 ] and was a number 10 country hit four years later from Confederate Railroad's self-titled debut album.
The Lost Gonzo Band was an American country rock and progressive country band that was founded in 1972. The band toured and recorded with other musicians in Texas, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Michael Martin Murphey, and Ray Wylie Hubbard.
"Mr. Bojangles" was written and recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker. Hanna heard the song on the radio one night and mentioned it to Jimmy Ibbotson. Ibbotson knew the song and actually had been carrying the single (a gift) around in his trunk for months. They cleaned it off and transcribed the song as best they could.
¡Viva Terlingua! is a progressive country album by Jerry Jeff Walker and The Lost Gonzo Band.It was recorded in August 1973 at the Luckenbach Dancehall in Luckenbach, Texas, and released three months later, in November 1973, on MCA Nashville Records.