Jerry Jeff Walker on Austin City Limits 'Stoney'

About the Episode
Enjoy a tribute to late Texas singer/songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver. Walker performs his classics “Mr. Bojangles” and “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother,” while Shaver plays favorites “Georgia On a Fast Train” and “I’m Just An Old Chunk of Coal.”

About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full length performances. Now in its 46th Season, the program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that’s helped secure Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.

[moniesponies]

this was spiritual for me, the tears flowed, I guess I never got it all out....what an incredible artist he was, he was a master story teller too....not everyone can sing and tell a story....I love this man and thank you for continuing to support good music.

[marynielsen]

Saw jerry Jeff probably 6 or 7 times
RIP gypsy song man

[MGScarlet]

Nothing makes me tear up like watching Jerry Jeff or Nanci Griffith, the world is a poorer place without them.

[Sickerthansick]

The fella on the harmonica played his part so well. Compliments JJW so well in this performance.

[janetwhite]

One of my personal favs. This was his voice at its best as well. RIP.

[rickeyhill]

Stoney reminds me of the 70’s when it came out. What a great song. What a great artist. JJ never got the credit and recognition he deserved.

[johnvincze]

Saw JJW back on 1969 at Fairfield University in CT. Was always a fan. Got to see him again at The Broken Spoke in Austin for their 50th anniversary. He wasn't well. The miles and the years were showing. Ran into him again at a guitar store in Austin. We talked about Gibson guitars and his little dog Bear. He could tell a story, "made you never want to doubt him." Thanks for memories Jerry Jeff.

[gregorysullivan]

Man I forgot how god damn good Jerry Jeff was. A voice as pleasing as the greatest afternoon. Thanks.

[stevetonner]

We lost 2 of the GREATEST story tellers of all time with JJW and Jimmy Buffett..
Saw them both many times, , , I feel the loss, because no one EVER will replace them...

[arlenebrewer]

I’ve seen JJW in Austin in late 70’s and love him still. His voice is like butter. Calming and lovely. Abby Brewer

[suzyharthcock]

Omg, how beautiful he was, how sweet. I miss his presence on the planet. My heart goes out to Susan and the family. Sending love and light💜🙏🏻💋🐩🎶💜

[dselleno]

A true Texas (via NY) legend. An incredible vocal and songwriting/storytelling talent. The best.

[rumpleforeskin]

Johnny's nice little solo at the break still gives me goosebumps.
RIP Jacky Jack GBNF

[beatrizpenasibanez]

Now Stoney, the original man behind "Stoney" is also gone, travelling together these two, down the Road again

[scottmarconi]

I moved his mother to an assisted living home. He did not brag about his accomplishments, great guy!

[normanboyd]

I hope he enjoyed his life because he sure made mine more enjoyable.

[XOkie]

This would have been his Birthday Bash Weekend when all of the "Walker Stalkers" converged in Austin to celebrate. Meet at the Driskoll in your starched Wranglers before the Paramount Show, picking circles everywhere ya turned, sitting in the side yard at Gruene Hall and waving at The Twins in their condo. Later that night at the Gruene Mansion Inn there was a picking circle that lasted until dawn. RIP Jerry Jeff!

[matthewfarmer]

This must be his second time on Austin City Limits, his first was in 1976 i was born that year 1976. He does it with out the cowboy 🤠 hat.😊

[gringodude]

John Inmon is awesome. Seen him play like JImi Hendrix.

[liammcooper]

shout out to Jerry Jeff for putting me onto Lawrence Durrell, though i imagine Stoney had his brother Gerald Durrell in the pillowcase