Gypsy Songman [Hardcover]

Jerry Jeff Walker (Author), Ben Jennings (Author), Bud Shrake (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Duane Press; 1St Edition edition (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942627571
• ISBN-13: 978-0942627572
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #955,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, February 6, 2000

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Mike Shockley (Beaumont TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gypsy Songman (Hardcover)

Been a fan since the 'Viva Terlingua' recording first hit my turntable back in the day. Actually purchased an autographed copy for my wife on her birthday and finally got an opportunity to read it myself.

It's a great read with Jerry Jeff his ownself's style evident throughout. From Ronald Clyde Crosby, Jerry Ferris, Jerry Jeff, Jacki Jack and back we are along for the ride. Don't miss the insight into the life of Hondo Crouch and Luckenbach, the funny twists surrounding getting Mr. Bojangles on the air, and how Gary P. Nunn's "London Homesick Blues" was put on the Viva Terlingua album.

Finally, I think this is one fine and well deserved valentine to Susan. It's worth the read to see JJW reinforcing family priorities as he acknowledges his role as father first, entertainer second.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rough and Ready, January 17, 2000

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kerry knoll (Toronto) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gypsy Songman (Hardcover)

Real fans of Jerry Jeff will love this book. I bought a copy of the book after JJW's Chicago concert last November, which he autographed, and finished reading it before I went to bed that night. Don't expect great writing here...but do expect an extremely entertaining book. Unlike most of the muscians out there, his life is very much like his songs (and like the book itself), rough but honest, dreamy yet succinct. Jerry Jeff was a true drifter, a cowboy poet who truly did his own thing. Warning: The book made me go out and buy some of the albums I didn't already have. The most gratifying part of all comes at the end, when we learn about how he has taken control of his career and his life. My only complaint is that some work with a good editor would have filled in some of the cracks. But then, it wouldn't have been true Jerry Jeff then, would it?

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best music autobiographies out there, December 14, 1999

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Richard B Langford III - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gypsy Songman (Hardcover)

Jerry Jeff has succeeded in writing a simple, straight-to-the-point autobiography, documenting his unorthodox life and musical career. While it won't go down in history as a fabulous piece of literature, Jerry Jeff will most definitely hook the reader into his story, refusing to let go until the last page is read. Another wonderful aspect of this book is that being a die-hard fan is not necessary to enjoy the book (unlike so many other music autobio's). After finishing, I loaned the book to a friend of mine who was not at all familiar with Jerry Jeff or his music. After reading the first couple of chapters (to the accompaniment of the CD I loaned him as well), he was hooked and wanted to hear more music by the man who's lived such an incredible life. If the opportunity arises, read this book. You just might be glad you did.