One of the all time great singers and guitar players and one of my personal favorites. He will be missed. If you haven't seen the documentary "I'll Be Me" I strongly urge everyone to do so.

Met him in Bakersfield doing a show with the Browns, Buck Owens and others, in early 1963. He had had a national, non-country hit called "Turn Around, Look At Me" in 1962, and I was amaised that he could do so much. So many styles. We had a beer.

Years later (about 5 years, to be exact), he was singing all those Jimmy Web songs, on TV. What a talent.

And, what an elegant spokesman for Alzheimers disease.

He played so well, I really got into his songs. "Dreams of an Everyday Housewife" was one of my real favorites.

I still play 4-5 of his tunes a week in the dining rooms.

All the best to his family.


Russ

R.I.P.

He was an incredible musician and the music world will truly miss him.

Gary

Truly a great talent ... It's a shame the end had to be so difficult ...
RIP

He's also one of my all-time favorites. That's ALL-time favorites! His versatility and talent and vocals was incredible, along with a great personality.

I discovered his version of "Yesterday When I was Young" and I fell in love with the song immediately (but only HIS version). Now, here's the sad part. I actually got the feeling he knew the end was coming and he was sadly reflecting over his life. He put so much emotion in that song I really believe he was trying to deliver a message both to himself and to his fans. A way of saying this could be his "swan song."

I'm wondering at what point in his life he sang this?

Hadn't heard his version. It is wonderful!

Yes excellent version of this lovely song...
almost sounds like it was done on a korg Pa4x?

Beautiful!