BW Stevenson - My Maria

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Жыл бұрын

The man, the legendary B W Stevenson was from the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, TX and this was shot at the Oak Cliff Reunion. We asked him to kick it off, thinking it would be better to make sure the sound was right, etc, but poor BW got filmed before we had set the white balance properly and it came out very blueish. Thats what you get with volunteers, but I hope you like it anyway.
BW wrote songs like this #1 smash for Brooks & Dunn, but he also wrote "On The Road to Shangra La" which did well for The Dog Night. I remember "On My Own" from the mid 70s being a thing around Texas.
Ending the evening would be Stevie Ray Vaughn at the height of his career. Also from Oak Cliff area.
We miss you BW Stevenson. God bless his memory.

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@rodsanchez3059 11 ай бұрын

Dangggg, heard this great song probably a couple hundred times but this is the first time I've ever seen him perform this on video. Bad ass, cheers B.W.

@cherishnichole6096 Жыл бұрын

He died too young! 🙁 I love his music

@jasonjason7823 9 ай бұрын

Vocals are fantastic and that raw acoustic sound. Love it 👍🙏🎸

@robertryan2542 10 ай бұрын

Listening here in Ireland ☘️ 2023. A classic.

@tommay6364 5 ай бұрын

God Bless the Irish

@hddoug72 6 ай бұрын

Incredible that he and his guitar could sound so good. Thanks for sharing!

@tRoy-vg5yj 3 ай бұрын

You bet!

@asde813 7 ай бұрын

The original version and the best

@d.mcdave8880 Жыл бұрын

Very Cool! A hidden gem. The man had a powerful and clear voice when he sang, Not so much when he was talking. I love his music and listen to him often. RIP Buckwheat

@susanindy6406 11 ай бұрын

I love this song. ❤ He was a great singer.

@scottjimenez653 Жыл бұрын

I've heard BW's 1973 original, then I heard Brooks and Dunn years later. While B&D do it justice and have great stage presence, BW Stevenson sings it so beautifully! Of course, people may disagree. Of course, people may be wrong. 😉🙂🤣

@tRoy-vg5yj 8 ай бұрын

and they would be....

@aintmanyofusleft 7 ай бұрын

Love mr Dunn but this is BW's song and rightfully so. as is Shambala even though 3 dog did a good job. There is no comparison to the real thing.

@scotttyson607 7 ай бұрын

You are correct.

@benwillis124 Жыл бұрын

My brother left this 45 at home when he went to college in the early 1970's. I discovered it after he was gone, and nearly wore it out. Awesome record, I had forgotten until now, thanks!

@tRoy-vg5yj Жыл бұрын

I jumped onstage to help with background vocals last night when someone was singing Halls of Shambala.

@ppiper396 9 ай бұрын

One of my favorite songs (and voices) EVER!

@rickvia8435 9 ай бұрын

One of my favorite tunes of ALL time. AM radio in 1973...

@Sluggo-qu5ir 7 ай бұрын

Sometimes on KZfaq you unexpectedly come across amazing little live performance videos.......like this one.

@tRoy-vg5yj 3 ай бұрын

More to come!

@user-ls4go1pu7v 11 ай бұрын

I'm 70 years old. I love music and I play guitar. It's the only time in my life that a shed several tears when B.W. died---

@wifeoftim 5 ай бұрын

Agree😭

@maryhominuk376 5 ай бұрын

Very sad to lose him and his beautiful voice

@Maria-n6t2d 2 ай бұрын

We’ll all be together again! I’m a Maria, and this song is BEAUTIFUL! 😍

@bakilacat1 8 ай бұрын

Just heard this on the radio today… always liked it. Never knew who sang it, what he looked like etc. what a joy. Sorry to just hear he died young. Thank you, young fella.

@floydpattersonii4996 6 күн бұрын

Love this song. Damn shame how he went out. Had successful heart surgery but then caught an infection days later and passed at age 38. Much too young. Still, the we are blessed we had him for the time we did.

@BMTRUCKmaster 22 күн бұрын

Such a great song !

@maryhoyt2609 11 ай бұрын

Wow, what a talent! I have loved this song all my life and so wanted to see him singing this-thank you so much for posting this! Loved it!

@gregwiggins3708 3 ай бұрын

LOVE this song and voice,,,😀👍

@chuck5279 Жыл бұрын

This is gold! Thank you.

@tRoy-vg5yj Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching in 2023. I'm constantly amazed by how many people around the USA sing his songs, but don't know who wrote it.

@jeffkuykendall4655 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had this album since 1973 have played it so often it’s almost worn out! Always reminds me of a kinder, gentler time!

@sharongaskell 7 ай бұрын

B.W.....The original and still the best...love the acapella. Thank you for this gem..Dec. 2023...Turks and Caicos Islands.

@markfisher2201 Жыл бұрын

BW seems like a good man. Darn good tune.

@dalesquires9371 18 күн бұрын

Wonderful voice why did he not become hugely popular

@tRoy-vg5yj 18 күн бұрын

uh.....gee....he was. Where were you?

@batcaveloner1383 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Thought I’d never see BW Stevenson perform this song!!! :)))

@flyingjeff1956 9 ай бұрын

He was supposed to be guest #1 on Austin City Limits---but the quality didn't pan out. So Willie became #1.

@bryancoleman470 3 ай бұрын

The complex chord rhythm he does effortlessly with his sweet voice Original Dallas country boy

@richardlawson6787 2 ай бұрын

For a guitarist thats fairly easy work to play..mostly four chords

@carlrosendorf5210 11 ай бұрын

Awesome ✌️ peace

@geniemedford9200 8 ай бұрын

I love this! I just heard it on my Bluetooth for about the hundredth time within many years, but never really researched it...thought I did and thought Ronnie Dunn had written it. Great lyrics and his first few minutes are soooo good. Great voice. Maybe he did not have the right agent or team, but now nice to know where this song and who it comes from.

@charlesking5328 6 ай бұрын

It was a big hit for him , I know , I was 19 at the time.

@jedwil55 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this. Got to see him live once decades ago. Glad to see this video.

@tRoy-vg5yj 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@ES-7766 5 ай бұрын

I grew up listening to this song. I was in the Dr’s office and heard the Brooks & Dunn remake. It was pretty good but I prefer the original.

@user-gk9jr5vx2t 4 ай бұрын

The Greats die so young. BW was great.

@nunyabeeswax3936 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful!

@tRoy-vg5yj 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@phill2332 6 ай бұрын

so appreciative of you posting this !!!

@tRoy-vg5yj 6 ай бұрын

You are quite welcome. There is a lot of this kind of treasure in my "Dallas Music Magazine" playlist from the 80s local scene

@fezig83 6 ай бұрын

Yep. He's got it.

@jorgemaldonado3321 5 ай бұрын

BW. WAS A GREAT SONG WRITER.

@davidreynolds4684 8 ай бұрын

I'm curious as to when this was performed? Daddy played with BW when they released this song. I remember as a tiny little guy riding on his shoulders. Seemed like a giant to me. Daddy used to go on about how BW was the best room mate on the road he ever had. He was a good guy. My whole family loved him. It sucks when people lose contact due to life taking them different directions. I am above average intelligence and not at all naive but I really thought the guys I loved as brothers when I was a kid would still be around when we grew up. I guess they did grow up. Maybe I didn't. This is my go to song when I need a spiritual pimp slap. Dad died a couple of years back. I hope he's out of his misery now. I'd like to think he and BW are seeing who can hit the highest note then the lowest in the same song. I remember them making my Chihuahua howel when they see who sounded the queerest. When there's no music playing and two guys that look like they should be moonshiners are squealing like a poofter who's faaabulous appletini just got spilled it ain't music.

@tRoy-vg5yj 8 ай бұрын

Think it was 1987?

@davidreynolds4684 8 ай бұрын

@@tRoy-vg5yj thanks. I figured this was prob not long before he passed away. Dad had sold his soul by then and was doing full on country music. His roots were r&b. Sam&Dave, Otis,BB etc. At least when I would turn up at a show he'd change the set list. It's cool to see someone easily slip into their groove when they have somewhat forced themselves to play music their heart really isn't into. Within a couple of stax tunes the crowd full of red necks are on tables dancing. The energy is contagious. Rip dad (Charlie) and BW

@jillshibley3984 7 ай бұрын

If you sold this song out, I hope you made a million$$!

@brianjackson4191 11 ай бұрын

oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣

@markrobinson8275 3 ай бұрын

He still has a great voice.

@cindyspupparo4389 4 ай бұрын

Best!

@halseyknox 7 күн бұрын

Didn't know B.W. died. First time and for some time I thought this was a Brooks and Dunn song.....

@unclekranky3454 9 ай бұрын

You might have said, but what year is this…it’s so good 😊

@tRoy-vg5yj 9 ай бұрын

Off the cuff, I think it was 1988. This was shot at the Oak Cliff Reunion at longhorn ballroom

@jrod1986 4 күн бұрын

I'm guessing this was shortly before he died? @@tRoy-vg5yj

@starke2908 Жыл бұрын

the hager twins did a hella version of this ...not many men can get up there..

@user-yg3qw5lw1y 5 ай бұрын

What year was this?

@tRoy-vg5yj 3 ай бұрын

1985ish?

@ashleyrigatoni702 Ай бұрын

My 2nd favorite song from the 70s. What a wonderful thing to see him performing it. Brooks & Dunn embarrassed themselves by messing with greatness. RIP B.W. & thanks 🎉❤🎉