Dwight sings one note and we know who it is. Today's country they sing a whole song and it could be one of a dozen.

He is an awesome songwriter and a bonafide actor,the gorgeous and supremely talented Dwight Yoakam,I have adored him for many years.

Man that dude can sing!!

What a classic country music performance! Dwight's voicing is like a spoonful of honey. The interweaving of his guitar picking with Jerry Peter's country piano fills is perfection. Whoopi watches so intently and with such enjoyment. I appreciate how good this is because it's unlikely I'll see a better performance.

he is so real, so authentic, so profoundly articulate ........never mind his voice is mind blowing!!!!

For me Dwight is one of a kind country singer.

He is extremely knowledgable on so many subjects..So articulate..

Fricking hell, where did this come from? This is one of the best entertainment TV conversations I’ve ever seen. Did Whoopi miss her calling? She’s fantastic here, and Dwight and the pianist are phenomenal too.

I seen this along time ago when it was released, and Oh My God , I was Blown Away !!! One of the best Interviews I've ever seen ! 🙌 Bar None !!!!☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Dwight is a True Icon and Living Legend !! His knowledge of Music and Heritage of The Blues and Country is Phenomenal!! His Singing is Incredible! The Gentlemen playing the Piano is Extraordinary! Whoopi was Absolutely Great 👍 She drove this Vessel and it is a Treasure !!! ...The total Package 📦😍 I was Soo Impressed by Dwight's, Vigilance in gathering information and knowledge of His Craft , ..... just saying .. The way they made Whoopie Smile uncontrollable is evidence this was Extraordinary, and So Captivating!!! Later!

musical genius , musicologist. Original and no one ever will be like him. His 1st note is instantly recognizable, you KNOW who it is !

What a voice and style...the best of the best...that's Dwight..

Love this tune.. Wot a voice.. The best🎶🎸

A cerebral man with a voice of gold-amen!

Thank you for sharing this video , amazing , Dwight is amazing , he didn't sell his soul to Nashville to be pop country in the early 80's like they wanted him to , instead he went to L.A. He played with punk bands . He's so open minded , he's so cool , stuck to his style then when his time came there he was on the top of his game , Dwight is legend , absolutely legend ... To me he's the Elvis of country music ! Bless you Dwight , I went to the Saint Vinnies and got all these 80's 90's Wrangler , Levi's and R.M. Williams pants with Elastane I could get hold of , Dwight is actor , musician and fashion guru legend with his classic cowboy Levis denim jacket and tight pants , his light sand fur hat and his light tan boots , simplicity spiced with classic , Dwight is the man , never follow trends that's why he's legend to me !

Wow. What an incredible conversation. Dwight is a captivating character, and Whoopi does a magnificent job making this feel like an earnest conversation. Great find.

I remember watching this on TV when I was a kid. That hat, that style, that voice. I wanted to be Dwight when I was a little kid. ALL TIME favorite.

I was hooked when I heard him sing "I sang Dixie". It hit me like when I heard George Jones sing "He stopped loving her today".

He keeps the Bakersfield sound going - the heir to Wynn Stewart, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard.

Seems like Dwight gets under estimated. He is more of a sensitive genius than he cares to reveal, a humble, intelligent dude.

He's so full of knowledge. Obviously his music is fantastic but just listening to the passion and knowledge in his voice.

What a gift this piece is musically and also the conversation that unfolds. The 3 of them just going at it and with such intelligence and JOY! Dwight, Whoopi, and the fine piano player connecting. Blessings to the great Jimmy Rodgers! I will watch it again and again. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this. Whoopi really had a great show and it's too bad it didn't last. And Dwight...a true artist and treasure. Love them both.

This is just Dwight at his best - full of musical knowledge, singing in his inimitable voice and style. So easy, so natural. Just love his music - and what great interplay between Whoopi, Dwight and the pianist. Thank you so very much for digging this out.

Dwight is so great on many levels: great voice, fantastic song writer, honest genuine person, great showman, very articulate and extremely knowledgeable. Have always loved him and always will.

He just touches your soul, so incredibly talented.

Dwight has a voice that is so captivating so unique loved this interview .

Dang, brother, this is why I watch KZfaq. This is pure gold. You are right, how intimate it is. I am so glad you were there to rescue it and it was not lost. Thanks.

Dwight is one of the most intelligent guys out there. I read an interview in a magazine he gave back in the 80s when he was up and coming. The man is DEEP. We can tell he is very well read and self educated. I had a chance to see him, before I even knew a thing about him in 86, and opted to go see a 60s blues band, instead. WORST musical regret I have ever had. Been kicking myself since. He was booked with Steve Earle as a newcomer too.

Love, love this! Dwight and Whoopi, are pure gold.....as is the pianist. And the conversation, is both erudite and earthy..beautiful stuff!

This is amazing. Dwight is as brilliant and articulate as he is talented. What a sexy son of a gun.

Truly a priceless piece of film, Dwight at his best in a relaxed environment. Thank you for sharing!

So glad that this digitized version of entire show is made available to us via this person and KZfaq. So very grateful!

The first time I heard him , I was hooked! He is so many cuts above.

Now you know folks what it takes to be a legend.Just an unique voice and songwriting and a great piano player and off you go.Simple isn't it.NO ITS NOT. I loved this.

This is an important interview showing Dwight’s in Terence and real personality. It’s historic in what it reveals about him and country music. Such a different view of him revealing so much. Some of his best singing and a view of his personality.

Wow Whoopi was very at home and genuinely likeable what happened to her she changed as compared to the view bring back this Whoopi and it would be better than Ellen and love Dwight

Will always love Dwight! His voice is just so beautiful and the magnetism that this man has is comparable to Elvis. As if that isn't enough, he is also intelligent and humble. Whoopie did a great interview here!

One very talented guy. My favourite.

Thank you for sharing. I grew up with country music, and continue my education bij listening to Dwight Yoakum. And so much enjoying his songs. Again thank you for sharing.

Anybody have any info on the pianist? He accompanied Dwight about as well as anybody I've heard. Fantastic video.

This is such a gift to me. I've remembered this episode of this show all this time and now I can watch it again! This show was too good to last long.

Best clip I have ever seen of him period..........

Every time he starts singing it's like opening windows to the wind! Holy...!

What A voice. He has a mind that’s true

What a treat this show is for Dwight's fans. It provides a unique view inside Dwight's thoughts, knowledge of country music history, and song composition, with the guidance from someone you would not think knows much about country, but she (Whoopie) does. Thanks for sharing this.

Wow! I'm a huge fan of Dwight's but I didn't know he could sing like that! Knocked me on my ass!

I loved Dwight Yoakam then and I still love him now XXXXXOOOO

I've been looking for this full clip for too long. Thank you!!! Love Dwight’s intellectual mind, lyrics and musicality, especially his voice.

Dwight is a genius. Phenomenal musician and actor

Dwight's voice has never sounded better than this.

Thank you for this!The first time I heard Dwight sing , I was hooked! home for your soul!

No one sings it like Dwight; love him!

What a fantastic interview! I've always loved Dwight, have seen him probably 15 times over the years and he just never disappoints. He is smart, funny, and talented to no end. Thanks for posting this clip which I had never seen.

This dude really has a voice I wish I could still see him performed..... very talented

Thank you for sharing, really enjoyed watching Dwight. He seemed really relaxed and having fun.

he's a musical genius.

truly was a great interview, whoopie was totally interested, dwight awesome as ever, love that last song

Always enjoy listening to dwight sing,act or just sharring his knowledge . thank you, very interesting

Dwight had the most unique sound I’ve heard love it!

Dwight is such an educated knowledgeable guy/artists Awsome thanks tony

Dewight is a well spoken man, a gentleman, and one heck of a writer/singer. I'm in BNA (Nashville) northeast in the foothills. Thanks for posting.

Just love Dwight singing,their is nobody else can sing like Dwight Yoakman, their is no body sing anyone 's songs and make it his own.

Well now I've got chills n goosebumps all over.😍what a beautiful song. Great video to. Thanks. I didn't know whoopie ever had her own show. Cool!

It’s funny how he had all that hair hanging out the back of his hat, And underneath all that he was going bald...he’s the best always one of my favorites...

Dwight is simply amazing ! I've seen him three times live here in Pittsburgh. I've been a huge fan since the first time I heard "Guitars, Cadillac's" Now pretty much any Dwight will do

I can't stop watching this. Dwight's voice...and his chemistry with this pianist...Such a beautiful song at the end...32 people giving it a thumbs down...out of 1.3K thumbs up. Who are these 32 assholes?

He is so amazing and so well rounded...i just love him... and still he remains humble....he always pays hommage to those who have impacted his life... such an attractive trait!

Dwight very articulate and intelligent

This is gold! Thanks for sharing!

One of The Best & One of a kind that is Tops!! Never go out of style.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! Love me some Dwight... I could listen to him forever!

Day after this aired I went out and bought my first country album. Great episode. thanks

Thanks for adding this! Huge fan of Dwight, and this was a great gig for Whoopi...she was really good in this environment.

OMG, that’s Jerry Peters. Love this guy, I remember watching him as a kid with Lee Williams and The Spiritual QC’s. Such a big influence of this talented man, always wanted to meet him.

Dwight come from real simple people and i love that, me too my parents were migrant workers here in the west coast

We love your music.

Thank you so much for sharing this gem!

i love it beautiful that you were willing to share it with us Dwight Yoakam's fans, god bless you Dwight and i are the same age me to born in 1956

holy shit, this is great. thank you.

DWIGHT IS JUST RIDICULOUSLY HANDSOME...WOW. LOVE HIM

im so glad this has been preserved for all of humanity. its awesome

Thank you for this video. Saw Dwight twice in concert, what a great experience to see him live.

I could listen to him talk all day long!! As "they" say, he could read the phone book!! Thx for posting this gem...I've watched it several times & I'm sure there will be more!!

I thank who did this work great job love this.

amazing man so humble and wise

Love this. Thank you, thank you so much.

Just found this accidentally. Beautiful music. True conversation rather than scripted interview. Comprehensive history,.,of music and much more. Sweet, deep lyrics. Fine piano playing. Great surprise! I'm reminded of my sister, who always picked the best music, often ahead of me. I didn't pay enough attention to Dwight until after she was gone. If she were still here, I would tell her how right she was about him!

Quite Possibly One of The Purest, Finest Vocal Performances Of His Career. Golden Drops of Sweet Wine. Brought forth via a Perfect moment in time.

IM SORRY PEOPLE....I GOTTA SAY THIS......DWIGHT IS THE GREATEST COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER OF ALL TIME !!!

Just discovered this man and his music. Thank you for sharing this. 😊🇨🇦

Brilliant interview. Dwight is so knowledgeable, articulate, witty and sexy.

This was just soo incredible and fun to watch! I wish Whoopi would have just continued doing this show instead of going political.

Thanks so much for uploading this absolutely wonderful episode!

A true gem of a show, three talents. A real pleasure. Thank you so much for sharing it..!

This is absolutely fantastic!

Wow, Thanks T.D. I'm a big Dwight fan & have been to 2 of his tours here in Australia. He is not just a performer but as this clip[ shows a real musician who understands the music & he covers a lot genres with his distinctive sound. Thanks again

thank you for post I can listen to dwight's story's all day

Dwight, can’t go wrong Love me some Dwight.❤️👍🏼🤠

Love, love, love this interview. I’ve been obsessed with Dwight for a while ever since I’ve seen Sling Blade. I know him more from his acting then music but I definitely appreciate his musical talent.

I have been a Dwight Yoakam fan since he first came on the music scene. Simply the best! Also love Whoopi Goldberg. She will forever be Guinan to me. ❤