In the Jailhouse Now by Jimmie Rodgers (1928)

This video is presented as an historical reference by Empty Set Group, producers of "Waiting For A Train", the new Jimmie Rodgers musical.

[kevinwaters]

Jimmie Rodgers was modern then, and he is still modern now. Real music never ages.

[truckerk]

You've heard of classic rock
Now get ready for antique rock

[davidhuntley]

Jimmie Rodgers is the true father of country music.. There are a few who still deliver real country music, but there will never be another like him! RIP Mr. Jimmie.

[Sjm]

My dear old Dad was born in 1901 and this was one of his favorite songs in his large repertoire.
I was born in 1966 and Dad turned 66 two months after I was born.
Can you imagine having a new born baby at 66years old?
What a remarkable man.
Up into his 90s
He would step out on the front porch, dance a jig and yodel so loud that the neighbors dog 75 yards away would bark, and he would have a big laugh.
He had a kids heart and a charisma unmatched by anyone I've ever met.
He made the world a much much happier place to live, and I had no idea how much I would miss him.
Everyone loved and respected Dad and he loved and respected everyone.
Remembering those happy times and his laughter and light heartedness has brought me through to many hard times to remember.
He is still my best friend and my rock. LOVE YOU DAD AND MOM AND I KNOW WE'LL BE TOGETHER AGAIN
SOON. ❤❤❤

[steveanthrop]

I'm 62 years old and remember my parents having Jimmy's albums.

[davidsigalow]

Thanks again to "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" for introducing such wonderful songs to a new audience!

[destinyyon]

To all the people posting rude comments, you obviously have no taste . If you don't like it get off as simple as that.
I love this song it never gets old.

[mikekaup]

I was born in 49 and recall my grandfather playing this. Great times, great music!

[greggwiltfang]

Born in 1952, I learned this one and many other old tunes (e.g., "Heartaches by the Number") by going to country music shows with my dad's sister and husband, Illinois, German farmers. Traveled by bus where we all sang hymns and popular songs, accompanied by accordions. Though too young to remember it, mom and I went with the same aunt and uncle to the original Ryman Theater. I'm still a lover of old country music.

[jiminykripes]

This song is almost 100 years o l d . Timeless to say the least

[jamesbrown]

He’s in the rock n roll hall of fame, country music hall of fame, songwriter hall of fame

[daveharrison]

In the late 1950s I wandered into a record shop looking for a Jimmy Rogers record ( he was a popular pop artist at the time) I picked up one of this this Jimmy Roger's recordings by mistake and I never looked back. I can still sing Blue Yodel and waiting for a Train (sort of).

[aaronh]

My granda usead to listen to jimmie rogers with me when i was seven but im 11 now but he died in march but here i am still listening thinking about my granda

[noahthebeast]

Hey man I’m 12 and love this music always have been a fan of the old country classics love Jimmie rodgers

[t.i.n.a.e]

My grandpa, he was born in 1937, and whenever I’m on a road trip with him driving somewhere, he’s always singing and whistling this tune. I just had to look it up and play it for him 💖 (10/27/23)

[TheAnnette]

My  Dad use to listen to Jimmie Rodgers, I thought as a child...why would anyone like this? I am 57 and my Daddy died in 1977, I love listening to Mr. Rodgers now, reminds me of my Dad.

[alisonbell]

His voice is so extraordinary, even after almost 100 years it touches my heart so powerfully. Jimmie never recorded a bad track. Like Hank Williams who came 20 years after him, they were one-off, freak talents.

[Ralphieboy]

This is what makes American music great: African rhythms, phrasing and instruments, Celtic melodies, Anglo-Saxon storytelling, Alpine yodeling...the result is absolutely world-shaking

[joeyattaway]

This is Blues! The old Country, Western and Blues Music Category. The beginning of modern music.

[daisyflowers]

What a treat to hear an original recording by Jimmie Rodgers. Wow, 1928!