Jerry was a freak. Mad skill, charisma, looks, and a sense of humor on top of all of it.

Jerry Reed was frickin awesome.... So much talent, in so many different things. Most young people dont even know he was a phenomenal guitarist, they just remember him acting in Smokie and the Bandit and such. Jerry was a first class performer, a d entertainer. A true showman who would capture the crowds attention instantly. Musician, actor, singer, song writer, comedian, etc etc etc... A remarkable man.

Jerry Reed, Roy Clark, and Glen Campbell. Didn't understand how good these guys were until I was an adult.

Jerry Reed. The most UNDERRATED guitar player ever. People tend to forget his guitar skills because of his acting career and comedic songs. Atlanta’s own Guitar Man!! #RIP

Thank you great video I had the privilege of being his bass player for 8 years. And you'll be glad to know he was one of the kindest people I ever knew in my life had a huge impact me. I encourage everyone to jump into his catalog because his best songs were mainly songs that were obscure and not heard by most people.

Jerry Reed is an absolute monster on the guitar, his instrumentals leave people breathless!!

I got to meet Jerry when I was a child. He stopped to help us when we were lost on a back road in Tn. He was driving an old ratty pickup. So down to earth and a genuinely a nice person. You would never guess he was rich and famous.

Jerry and the great late Roy Clark were two of the greatest musicians of all time. Both were genuine down to Earth as you can get also. Terribly missed. R.I.P. guys.

"Eastbound and Down, we're loaded up and Truckin... We're gonna do what they said cant be done" ~Jerry Reed

Fingerpicking on nylon strings and a flat fretboard. Working with industry legends. Writing and producing. Movie and TV appearances… To refer to Reed an entertainment phenom is not an overstatement. He was such a BEAST, and it's safe to say there'll never be another like him. RIP Snowman.

Jerry Reed.... legend, shame he’s no longer here. The original Bandit RIP 😎

It’s gratifying to see Jerry acknowledged for his genius. How does he play that syncopated and quickly while so relaxed/behind the beat?

You HAD to be talented back in the day. There was no auto tune, no photoshop ... just talent.

Jerry Reed has to be in the top 25 all time guitarists. He was so versatile and fluid in everything he did. He was kinda mismanaged early on, but broke through nicely!

I love the shock and ahw young people express today when they discover Jerry Reed.

My grandfather knew him and played with him. They met at an Atlanta studio when they were teenagers. When my grandfather met him at the studio, Jerry was playing the banjo. My grandfather played guitar with him. From there they became friends. Moved to Nashville at the same time. He was my dads godfather. He got that sound, partially, by incorporating his superior banjo skills into the guitar.

These old school guys focused on Craft, not Gimmick.

I remember hearing a comment from one of Jerry Reed's closest friends. The friend said this, Jerry could have been a superstar if he had been interested in doing so. But the longer I live I realize that he was his own man. True to himself. As always thank you so much for another wonderful video and commentary. God bless.

Thank you for honoring Jerry Reed!!! He really was tremendously talented! We lost a treasure when Jerry left us! RIP Jerry Reed! 🙏😇❤

Finally, a reactor who has done his homework. Love all the background and your admiration of Jerry's guitar playing talent. He was a very talented gentleman.

Jerry Reed was soooo talented. I don't believe he was ever given enough credit. Always enjoyed watching him play on tv in the 1960's, 70's, and 80's. Thanks, Fil!

Just like Roy Clark, Jerry combined humour, story-telling and fun with awesome guitar playing. Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Reed were my guitar idols when I was growing up in the sixties. Sadly missed all of them.

The backup band was great and Jerry is out of this world in his playing.

WOW! I was 17 at the time...yeah I'm an oldie but a goldie! Giggle! Most people remember him only for Smokey and the Bandit, which truly is Iconic but Jerry like Roy Clark is an American Icon and Legend! God bless you Jerry and Wings of Pegasus you are an amazing presenter of true talent! Love you my man and God bless you for the intelligence to recognize true talent no matter the era or the talent. You are a true talent unto yourself!!

That was amazing; love how he keeps looking back at the other players while continuing his insane picking 😎

Love me some Jerry Reed! He's one of those guys I would have loved to just hang around with. Seemed like such a genuine, fun, personable guy, which came through so clearly in his acting. Then, seeing how amazingly talented he was, I just have so much more respect for him. And his music was just so great. He is missed! Thanks for covering this amazing piece of music!

Jerry Reed was a BIG Jim Croce fan.Did a nice cover album of Croce after Croce passed .

In addition to all of the things he could do, he was ahead of his time in video. He was the first country artist to use video projection and image magnification on his live shows. Jerry did it in 1983 and said that one day, every country act would be using video support. The industry laughed at the time, but his prediction had been borne out. He built Nashville's first independent broadcast quality post production and editing facility. Don't let the good ol' boy part mislead you, Jerry was way ahead of the crowd. He was a true genius and the consummate artist.

I LOVE your appreciation of guitarists/musicians of all genres. I remember my parents loved him, so I got turned on to all types of music from my childhood. Excellent!

amazing videos, I had no idea all these 70's country artists could shred the guitar better than most of my guitar heroes. much respect to the old boys.

Forgot to mention just what a likable guy he was. He just brought smiles to people, no matter what he was doing.

One of many understated guitarists we've lost. Thank's

When I was a boy and we watched a movie with Jerry in it, my dad would say, "that guy's a DAMN good guitarist. " I remember Jerry "guest starring " in Scooby Doo.

My dad says he saw Jerry at the (honest) Morgan County Sorghum Festival in 1982. West Liberty, Kentucky. Jerry - a fingerstyle virtuoso - played a flatpicked version of Sailor's Hornpipe, and Jerry killed it. Dad says it was all rained out, yet Jerry and his band closed with the theme to *Smokey and the Bandit* , a gigantic hit for Jerry, and they played it in the pouring rain, unwilling to leave the crowd without a big finale. Wish I'd been there.

He had so much talent. We are fortunate to have enjoyed all he had to offer us, his music, his songwriting, his singing, and his acting.

Jerry was a massive talent! I always try to watch the fret board and finger picking to see how he made the sounds he made but the weirdest is I try to spot if he has shoes on... more then one video I see him playing guitar without shoes on! Not sure why! He’s so damn good i don’t know if anyone ever asked why! Lol

Jerry was one heck of a versatile performer and it showed. This was great! Thanks for sharing!

I saw this a few years ago and it will remain on one of my favorite playlists. Glad to see someone your age exploring so many diverse styles. Jerry was a beast on every song he ever played and still impresses me as much as anyone.

I still love Jerry's playing.

As much as i dig his stuff, I think watching you react to the music actually says so much more. I've been bingeing your channel and have to say your appreciation is absolutely plastered across your face and that is why these guys did these things. Kudos to you for your taste in music and the dedication you have to it.

You are so excited about all your analyses, Fil, and this makes it magic for us, your fans...😎😎😎😎

What an amazing guy! He was one of the first to be named a 'certified guitar player' by Chet Atkins. Jerry was top notch on guitar, and a pretty good actor to boot!😁 He died way too young as a lot of incredible talents do, unfortunately.😖 My favorite song by him to this day is still Amos Moses.😉😁👍👍 Great review Fil.👍🎸😉

I just adore how much British people love American music. And the smile you have while Jerry is tearing is tearing it up. By the way I absolutely adore British music. With love from America.

Loved Jerry Reed. Mad skills on the guitar. When I was a child, growing up in southern Kentucky, an hour outide of Nashville, it seemed like everyone played music. Both my dad and mom played in country bands. A lot of people did. Dad learned guitar by listening to Chet Atkins and other country guitarists. It was just a way of life. People would just gather and just play music together. It wasn't until I was grown, that I realized that wasn't the norm everywhere. My dad was still playing guitar in church just a couple of months before he died at the age of 78.

Jerry Reed is one of my all-time guitar heroes. He is one of the reasons that I learned to play guitar, although I have yet to get anywhere near his level of ability. Oh yeah, I also act...in local community theatre, lol.

Talk about Good ol' boy's !. Jerry is right up there near the top. Rock on !.

The way you explain everything without being annoying one bit also is amazing. Grateful !!

Jerry is such a character. I've seen him five times and was thoroughly entertained each time. He can go on playing the acoustic guitar for an hour nonstop. Then he gets up and funs with everyone.🤙🌴😎

I can do that one part.....where he takes a rest.

Jerry was big on the country circuit.He had all kinds of hit songs.

Phil, I like the way you analyze, each artist that you bring to your show. I like the way you in-depth describe things that the artist does, that a normal person overlooks or does know. Thank you

Jerry Reed was a legend in his own time. So many great musicians and songwriters have come out of the Southern states. No one can deny the talent and hard work, that went into their music.

He is mesmerising! Haven’t seen a lot of Jerry’s playing, what an awesome guitarist he is.....melodic and so technically gifted! Thanks for highlighting him Fil will look for more of his fabulous playing! Cheers Mario!😊🤘🤘

Hi Fil! Thanks for taking the time to cover this video. I appreciate your bringing these artists back to the forefront. You always do a splendid analysis and you certainly do your homework as well. I'm glad you're doing these analysis videos, your work is a great service to the music world. Take care brother and keep em coming!

I saw Jerry Reed in Abilene, Texas in 1977. He did a concert there but I didn't get to go see it .I was at the largest Country Western Club with a group of friends that Saturday night and he came into the club after his concert. He wasn't through playing and singing so he let his band go to the hotel and he used the house band and played and sang for another 1 1/2 hours. It was awesome. He did all his hits and afterward invited a couple of my girlfriends and me out to the bus and gave us an autographed picture and a kiss on the cheek. It was fabulous and free because back then girls got in free before 9PM and we were always broke!! LOL!!

As a big fan of country music, Jerry is a icon here. Film just made him bigger and was know for being great person. I am still learning about the history from you, and thank you again for covering Jerry.

Amazing. Jerry always acted like such an affable goof ball but he was absolutely top shelf. I was expecting some angels to come down or something. Absolutely mind blowing.

Jaw dropping! Sweet chord melodies and amazing finger style.. so good Fil didn’t stop the video🤘🏻

Thanks for recognizing the great talent in what is now considered old country. I grew up listening to these artists as s child thank you ,you do them a great honor.

Jerry was the consumate genuine guitarist that showed his stature by having fun and showing what guitar could do when you respected it.

jerry is one of my all time heroes.

Another great picker of guitar Fil! Holy moly Jerry can pick. Very smooth, very fast, very tasteful. Always a pleasure seeing these great guitarists of the golden age here on Wings of Pegasus.

Excellent bio of Jerry. Well done, and thanks for giving some time to one of my favorite pickers of all time

Your videos are an interesting mix of performance analysis and historical perspective, delivered in a cheerful manner. Much respect.

It's cool listening to the playing and your analysis but the background and history of each player you give is really interesting. Thanks fil! 🎸

Hey Phil ,you really are a true musician ,you cover so many genres and really understand music .Glad to see that there are some old school type young guys still out there .Take care and be good.P.S. Loved Gerry in Smokey and the bandit.

Your 100% right on, Jerry Reed was MIND BLOWING!! Great reaction, Thanks!!

mr east bound and down loaded up and truckin jerry reed i grew up with these legends my mom and dad listened to them all the time and hee haw was every week on tv miss those times, again thank you for bringing them back.

Good video my British friend! Jerry was an icon in the States, he was such a star that not many DID know that besides his film career he was revered as one of the greatest guitarists in all the land. Not to mention his fantastic charisma and charm, he’s a legend! Nice to see the UK giving credit to the man! Thank you 🙏

Good to hear a very well crafted review and astute account of just how hard it is to master some of these techniques and then do it live. I appreciate your reviews more than 99.9% of people doing this same thing.

I really like the interest you take in some of our country boys here. You can not go wrong going with Jerry Reed. Respect to you , amigo.

Jerry was a huge star in movies and his music, i have never ever seen that much talent in one person!

Great video he was a real gifted person in so many ways Thanks for all your great work

Jerry Reid was featured on The Glen Campbell good time hour for years. He and Glen did tons of complex guitar work.

A lot of these older country cats don’t get the recognition they deserve. They’re absolutely amazing to watch.

My brother-in-law got me 12 Jerry Reed albums on CD for Christmas. Needless to say it was a Merry Christmas. Or Happy Christmas as my beloved Brits call it.

Hi Fil! You are adorable. I see why you can't help but smile throughout these performances. I didn't listen to Jerry Reed till high school. I don't play guitar, but I come from a musical family and just am able to appreciate excellence. I'm so grateful for that. Your breakdowns make me love them even more! Thank you!

It's funny I was actually introduced to Jerry Reed from an episode of The New Scooby Doo movies when I was a kid. He played Pretty Mary Sunlight on the show and it has stuck with me for at least the last 20 plus years. It's amazing to see the talent he had.

Growing up in Tennessee in the late 60s , early 70s and 80s , listening to Jerry Reed was mandatory 😂. Thanks Fil , love it . 🤘🏻

Great job, Fil. Jerry was an incredibly generous and unpretentious artist. Utterly without affectation, a brilliant musician, and most of all, a great entertainer.

Splendid job Fil, you really did your homework on this one! The movie Smokey and the Bandit came out the same year I graduated high school,1977. He was a legend in the world of guitar players, and from that very movie's soundtrack was released Eastbound & Down which made its way to number 2 on the country charts and I believe stayed there for a good while. Brings back some memories and also makes me feel old!

Smashing player fil absolutely top notch thanks for another master class in how to do a proper analysis of all types of music

Excellent video my friend! I was raised listening to ole Jerry Reed, many days sitting on the porch like right now, listening to Jerry,,matter of fact that's how I ended up with you right now. Glad to have found you again! Thumbs up video ~John

Thank you, I got to know about Jerry Reed from Smokie and the Bandit, way back when, I loved the film, songs and lyrics etc. He's a much hidden/understated artist. So thank you for the great review/overview of his talent/work etc. RIP Jerry Reed, thank you for your music.

Great analysis as always, Fil. Thank you.

The guy could do it all. What a talent while remaining just your average joe!!!

I've been around long enough that I remember watching this when it was originally broadcasted. At the time, I only saw him mostly in acting rolls. Then watching this, it totally blew my mind!

I’ve just discovered your videos and have learned more about country musicians in the last week than a lifetime of being a fan of the genre. Thanks for explaining the magic!

Jerry also wrote and sang one of my favorite songs ever, "Today is mine". Great song with meaningful lyrics.

Never realized what an accomplished guitarist he was , always dug his music

“Fred! You get over here!!” East bound and down will always be my favorite song of his.

I neither own a guitar nor play the guitar, but I thoroughly enjoy your channel. I appreciate your eloquent, observant, enthusiastic, and riveting take on outstanding musicians. Fine, fine job.

Country folks knew all about him before his movie career

I saw Jerry in a tv interview say: “ Make no mistake, I love girls, but when Elvis walked into the studio, I thought, that’s the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen”.

Thanks for bringing attention to all of these great overlooked musicians!

Ha when I was 15 I had a crush on Jerry Reed. I didn't appreciate his guitar skills until I grew up. I always return to this site because I like your appreciation of all music styles.

Jerry is a monumental genius of a guitar player. I miss him so much but, grateful every day for all the music and friends he inspired.

Tried to play some of this, didn't get very far. Jerry is a guitar monster. His banjo technique is flawless. Love and miss Jerry Reed.

Love Gerry Reed, thanks for the feed back.

Hi Fil!! This video of Jerry Reed is spectacular!! I grew up in Houlton Maine. In the mid 80's I forget the exact year, we had Jerry Reed Live at the Houlton Fair. I was a young drummer back then and what a show!! I stood there while they did a sound check with my buddy Tim who is also a bass player. The bass player for Jerry was Paul Bryant and he was a monster player. I just wanted to say hello and I watch your videos often. Very nice Work!!