Thank you Joe for the interview. He`s my brother and of course I`m very proud of him. He has been blessed for sure to be so talented and down to earth. I used to come over to Nashville when I would get out for school break and got to meet a lot of different artist of that time. To me, it was a privilege to meet so many artist but also to me, the musicians were the real stars in the recording business. They were the ones who made the artist shine. Thanks again Joe.
Hi Forrest... you are most welcome... Pig is well loved by all who know him including me, it was and is my honor to shine a little light on such a great musician and good friend.... Sincerely, Joe
Starting back in 1979, when I got a new record, I would look at the list of studio players. That told me what kind of music I would be hearing. Hargus is one of the best. Love his piano on TTH's Little Brown Suitcase, really set the mood for that song.
Ronnie, my dad, Joe, would have really appreciated your comment & support for the channel…. & I do too. Hope you can visit the museum sometime. All the best, Britt
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Well his interviews are so interesting and makes me feel welcome and he had to be a wonderful man. I wish I could have known him.
Being old and forgetful like me has it's perks. I'm enjoying this just as much this time as I did the first time I watched it. His laugh is SO contagious. I laughed out loud with him each time. Great stories, great piano pickin', great man, and a wonderful interview. Thanks again Joe.
I'd bet a pretty penny that this guy was never off the record charts in any week during the 60's!!! Take any week out of those 52 and pig was represented!!
Joe, I loved hearing Pig laugh, I think he was lot more relaxed in this 2nd part! Loved his story about partying on the road with Neil Young, realizing he had his limits! I had to stop in mid-interview and research Pig’s history! Never knew he had recorded as Mel Robbins in his early days, great rockabilly tunes! Thanks so much, as always!💫
Great interview I hope you can get a chance to talk with him again I love his matter fact no bs demeanor. Talking about the blind school brought back some memories of me growing up across the street from a state blind school and they turned out some of the best musicians ever heard one I remember was Ronnie Millsap and some greatly talented piano players. That was a long time ago and was a hell of a lot of fun... Thanks Joe
I’m just speechless, and in complete awe of the pure talent on display here. This is my favorite interview so far, but I’m behind on the videos you’ve put out lately. I wish I could tell him how much I love what he did.
Now this is a reality show. Plus you gotta love anyone who is so 'matter a fact' about helping creating legendary music. This what makes America great. @danwilsonmusic
Joe is such a great interviewer - time and time again he begins to ask a question then shuts up as his guest brings up another point. He is the second biggest Terry Kath fan on Earth. I love this channel.
drutgat2, thank you for your kind words and continued support for the channel, it would have meant so much to dad… and does to me too. Hope you can visit the museum sometime. Best, Britt
@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thanks so much, Britt. Your dad seemed like such a kind man, and had such enthusiasm for music. I really appreciate what he did in setting up the Musicians Hall of Fame Museum, and I really hope that I can make it there Monday. Take care.
drutgat2, you are right. He was the most genuine, kind, & funny person- everyone was drawn to him… he found great joy shining light on others accomplishments, no matter who you were. I really love this interview on the Sessions Panel, and think you may too. czcams.com/video/_cFjvNUIWvo/video.html Also, there is a Musicians Hall of Fame app where you can listen to a tour of the museum by Joe, there are some exhibits that aren’t included but it’s quite a few. Ask for me when you visit the museum! Best, Britt
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Hi Britt. Many thanks for this. I look forward to watching this interview (tomorrow). It is really nice to have my impression of Joe confirmed. Thanks for letting me know about the Musicians' Hall of Fame app. I will definitely ask for you when I eventually make it to the Museum. All the best.
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum While I respect publishing rights, I can't see why they can't be more flexible about these things. Putting a little of their song into a video analyzing the music or exploring its creation is free marketing!
Hi Jr..... Thanks for supporting us... I get it... as a songwriter I understand and support anything that helps the songwriters. They’re getting hit hard by streaming etc... we’ve got to get things where the music industry can make money again... not just the big tech companies. Thanks again for watching... Joe
Joe, that was a great series of interviews with Mr. Robbins. You can tell what a humble man and amazingly talented piano player he was. I really liked how you ended the interview & I'm sure that he appreciated what you said........ Be well & stay safe.......... 👍👍😉😉
What a great interview. I ended up watching this because of Gordon Mote. He raved about Mr. Robbins. Glad I watched it. His insight to his playing by listening to the singer for inspiration is echoed by Tom Bukovac on one of his recent shows. I'm enjoying listening to these studio musicians. They have a lot to tell. Enjoying it all.
Wow... what a super talent here Joe after listening to Mr. Robbins play & speak I feel the need to take all my instruments and throw them in my driveway and back over and over and over them in my F250.. Thanks Joe..
That was so great, thank you Joe for this. I hadn't realized he played on the "Old Ways" tour, not that it matters in the overall scheme of his career. His memory is truly impressive, thanks for making me feel validated for staying on the other side of the glass.
I was honored to have Pig on a record in the early 90's,also Jimmy Capps,Hoot Hester,I maintained a friendship with Jim up until his passing,a humble giant of a man in that industry
Pig is a true blessing. His humble nature helps take the edge off the ones who seem to have quite the ego. Gordon Mote really looks up to Pig. Thanks again, Joe!!!
Thanks Pig man for your insight and your feel. Blessings to your continued success and keeping it real for us weekend warriors out there. Peace and love. Kujo, Sparta,Tn.
Another great interview Joe. I knew there was always this cohesive piano sound that ran through Nashville music and I had heard of Pig, but it’s very nice to put a face and a personality especially with the sound and music. It was interesting to me that he liked the Steinway in one studio better than the one in the other studio.
Thanks for watching Tom... yes the Studio B piano was special to Pig and the others... there’s a burn mark on middle c key from Pig’s cigarette that makes it easy to recognize:) seriously... Joe
I keep saying "that's my favorite interview" and that is a testament to you. Pig, what a great musician to listen to the lyrics first to direct him, not to mention his technique and feel. Infectious laugh, I laughed every time he did. Joe I'd like to co-riff some hit riffs !! LOL
As a rocker, now an old rocking chair rocker, I first became aware of Mr. Robbins on Marty’s show. Just the way Marty related to ‘Pig’ told me there was something great about this musician. And then you hear about his accomplishments. No wonder Marty has such a HUGE reverence for this man. Rock on Joe!!
Gary, my Dad, Joe, passed September 28th- but I know he would have appreciated your kind comment and support of the channel. Dad and Pig were great friends, Pig truly is a icon. Hope you can visit museum sometime. Best, Britt
just finished watching both parts of the Pig Robbins interview. Fantastic! Joe, you are an amazing interviewer and ask all the questions and bring up all the topics i wanna know and probably 99.9% of your audience wants to know. Cant say enough about your shows. I knew "Pig" played on a ton of stuff but he played on 100 tons of stuff. Thanks for these shows they are priceless. BTW did you ever interview Buddy Harman (RIP). i didnt see it on your list. All the best.
Hi roughtake… thank you very much. Yes I did a interview with Buddy. One of the very first ones I did. We just put it up on our channel not long ago. Buddy was getting on up in age by the time I interviewed him but he still answered everything pretty well. We got him inducted during our first induction concert and ceremony in 2007. He passed soon afterwards. Best, Joe
Pig played on a number of Jimmy Swaggart's classical gospel albums from the 1970s like "God's Gonna Bless His Children, "Only Jesus", "We'll Talk It Over" and "Somewhere Listening.'"
Joe, thanks a million for this! History, man. Really appreciate you, your knowledge and your interviews. Played on a few hits myself and loved hearing Pig take us into that world.
Thank you Philip... hey much appreciated.... by the way... and I totally respect if you rather not share but my curiosity is wanting me to ask what sessions you played and what instrument. Best.... Joe
Piano on “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” with Elvin Bishop, “Angel of the Morning” Juice, “Shannon” Henry Gross, a couple hundred more, but those were the biggest. Then I took off and had a solo piano career. Thanks, Joe!
Henry is one of my best friends and I can’t believe you played on”Fooled Around And Fell In Love” !!!!!!!!!!!!!Damn!!! That’s great... One of my all time favorite records... lyrics, melody, guitar sound and lead break... great piano performance and sound..( old up right I’m guessing????) Thanks for sharing... hook me up with Elvin for a interview and Micky???the singer ..was later with Starship. Best.., Joe
Thanks Joe for doing this interview.Pig is a genius for what he does.I can see the respect between the both of you here.Did he ever do any session work for Elvis?
What a cool dude Pig is. Joe, you always plumb the depths to get every last morsel of interesting information out of all your guests. Plus, you did ask him the one question I would have been hesitant to ask him. "How did you get the name Pig?" I bet everyone that watches your interviews with him, with the exception of Forrest, was hoping you would ask him. Thanks for the musical history lessons and the laughs too Joe! Blessings to all...
Hi Kathy..... Pig is my friend... He knows how I feel about him and would never say or do anything to disrespect or hurt him... or anyone. As you saw he had no problem answering my question with a jolly laugh. Not sure who Forrest is you mentioned ... sorry if I forgot who he is.. Thank you again Kathy for watching and your generous words of support.... Best... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum It's obvious you two have a wonderful relationship and I know you ask him that because you know everyone would want to know how he got the nickname. It is a question everyone would want to ask and I'm so glad you did because we were all wanting to know the answer. Forrest, Pig's brother left his comment about how proud he was of Pig and of course he knows how Pig got his nickname. The interview was just perfect in every way and lots of fun to watch. He is charming and another incredible talent I'd have never know about if not for you! As always, another 10* interview Joe! Thanks, Keep em coming!
I had an ashtray crack when I put a lit cigarette in it before starting a song on drums. A guy got mad at me because I "broke" his expensive ashtray! Obviously it was defective...
Really nice interview. very humble man with lots of funny stories. Quick question, did he play on crazy by Patsy Cline? Looking forward to other interviews. Cheers
Eric, my dad, Joe, passed September 28th- but I know he would have appreciated your kind comment and support for the channel. I believe that was Floyd Cramer. Hope you can visit the museum sometime. Best, Britt
Joe, a little extra volume would help on this during your intro. The interview is almost right but should be a bit louder to comfortably hear the parts where he lowers his voice. Hell, I might be going deaf! LOL! Thanks for sharing these videos with us.
man, when pig played the behind closed doors riff i got goosebumps. maybe even moosebumps. i wonder if pig also played on time and again or if that was charlie
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum howdy, joe. thanks for the response. i looked at my album "arkansas traveler" from power pak records and it doesn't say. however, i looked online and the song is co-written by don callendar and thomas hal, two fellas i've never heard of before. your youtube page is delightful, i truly love the stories you are telling. keep up the fine work.
Pig also played on the great country LP by the late Leon Russell called 'Hank Wilson's Back Volume 1" Not a bad track on this LP they are all Top Shelf!!!
I haven't made it all of the way through the interview, yet, but wondered how Pig might have felt if some producer asked him to play some "Floyd Cramer style" licks?!!
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Just wondering if Pig may have laughed, etc. about being asked to play in his friend's style on a session post "Last Date". 😊
Okay.... I understand now... answer is he would’ve laughed and played it:) He kinda played that Floyd style anyway. He loved Floyd. Thanks again for watching... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I tried very diligently a few years ago to somehow see if I could get the Don Robertson demo on "Please Help Me I'm Falling" where, as the story goes, Don played that slip note style and Chet (I think) asked Floyd to emulate it. No success in locating the demo. Probably ended up in a studio trash can. 😢
At 15:27 It Sounds Billy knew the structure he wanted but he didn't know what chords to place in that structure and Mr. Robbins picked the best chords possible to place in that structure ( It could have been done so many different ways it's unreal, but none would have been as good as the way Pig Robbins did it ) BTW I was in Spring City TN back in August to see family & i didn't see any acknowledgment plaques to Mr. Robbins ( i asked around and mostly got puzzled looks with I'm not sure as the answer unless i asked everybody that didn't know that there is one and i didn't see it ) I believe he's earned one, don't you Spring City?
wow .. this was so great ... I never knew who Pig was. The Dylan info is fabulous. He is writing one of his pathetic screeds while "real" musicians are hanging out waiting .. says about all I needed to know about Dylan, and the music recording executives who funded Dylan's bad poem/music.
One of us must know (sooner or later) was the one recorded in NY. ( Screech poem) The other 12 or so songs on Blonde was recorded in ONLY 3 DAYS! Or nights. Getting the band to start playing so late was to get them to play everything only once. All in one room. And no screens. Real playing and singing. One take. Relax and hurry up🥕
Dylan is legendary for his one takes he hated headphones didn't overdub just loved to play most of his recording live and mainly in one take. Not 6 weeks to make an album like other artists. There's a reason he's the only musician in history to win a Nobel prize for literature.
@@mrjasondylan .. what does Dylan's crap music have to do with the Nobel prize? he won it because the Nobel prize is a fkn joke. Dylan, after his 1960's composition period, sucked, totally sucked. God, I remember attend a concert of Dylan's in the 1980's. To say awful does not incapsulate just how bad it was. The sound of puke hitting the pavement was better music.
@@mrjasondylan if you can win a nobelprize for writing and recording quickly then Leonard Cohen will never get it, even though he deserves it. News of the World, album by Queen was recorded and mixed in 2 weeks. Never mind the bollocks took a lot longer (they were recording next door) 😁 Brian May also get his Nobelprize. He wrote Gimme the prize already in '84🗽
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum just dawned on me this morning that he played on my fav Charlie Rich song Nothing IN The World To Do With Me did he play on all of Crystals LPs and do you know, why, even though he was a really good piano player, Charlie never played on his recording thanks
He might have played on a few studio recordings after Billy Sherrill started producing him but most always Pig. Pig just came up with great original riffs that Charlie couldn’t. Charlie could copy them greatly but creating and copying are two different worlds. Also it allowed Charlie to concentrate on singing. I’m sure he played a lot on his early Sun recordings... best, Joe
Thank you Joe for the interview. He`s my brother and of course I`m very proud of him. He has been blessed for sure to be so talented and down to earth. I used to come over to Nashville when I would get out for school break and got to meet a lot of different artist of that time. To me, it was a privilege to meet so many artist but also to me, the musicians were the real stars in the recording business. They were the ones who made the artist shine. Thanks again Joe.
Hi Forrest... you are most welcome... Pig is well loved by all who know him including me, it was and is my honor to shine a little light on such a great musician and good friend.... Sincerely, Joe
Showing the love for your brother..for us to see. You just can’t get enough of it in this world. I am positive, the feeling is mutual!!!!
I'm glad that studio musicians are getting their due
Ask Pig if he remembers this? czcams.com/video/JCLgKVEOyf4/video.html, ..... his intro is beyond amazing!
Starting back in 1979, when I got a new record, I would look at the list of studio players. That told me what kind of music I would be hearing. Hargus is one of the best. Love his piano on TTH's Little Brown Suitcase, really set the mood for that song.
great history...we need more of these unsung heroes being interviewed
Thanks guan... I appreciate your thoughts... there are plenty more interviews like this on our channel... all the best... Joe
Loves these interviews!
I know we lost Pig this week I can't thank you enough for doing this interview.
"The artist was the star, we were just there to support them." Thanks to you, Joe, the musicians are getting their turn to shine.
Thanks Ed...Joe
Thanks Joe
Ronnie, my dad, Joe, would have really appreciated your comment & support for the channel…. & I do too.
Hope you can visit the museum sometime.
All the best,
Britt
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Well his interviews are so interesting and makes me feel welcome and he had to be a wonderful man. I wish I could have known him.
Thanks Joe...what a true inspiration Pig is to all of us...thank you.
I love to see the great recording musicians get attention. It's incredible to see people who just "have it" and Pig Robbins had it!
Being old and forgetful like me has it's perks. I'm enjoying this just as much this time as I did the first time I watched it. His laugh is SO contagious. I laughed out loud with him each time. Great stories, great piano pickin', great man, and a wonderful interview. Thanks again Joe.
Thank you too Ed….Joe
Love how Nashville musicians give every artist and song their very best. Didn’t matter who you were (or weren’t), you get 110%.
I just love the opening Pig plays on the Old Ways track, "Once an Angel". The way Pig and Ben Keith play off each other on that song is so beautiful!
What a humble guy pig is,totally loved this interview.
I'd bet a pretty penny that this guy was never off the record charts in any week during the 60's!!! Take any week out of those 52 and pig was represented!!
Joe, I loved hearing Pig laugh, I think he was lot more relaxed in this 2nd part! Loved his story about partying on the road with Neil Young, realizing he had his limits! I had to stop in mid-interview and research Pig’s history! Never knew he had recorded as Mel Robbins in his early days, great rockabilly tunes! Thanks so much, as always!💫
Thanks Larry.... joe
Great interview I hope you can get a chance to talk with him again I love his matter fact no bs demeanor. Talking about the blind school brought back some memories of me growing up across the street from a state blind school and they turned out some of the best musicians ever heard one I remember was Ronnie Millsap and some greatly talented piano players. That was a long time ago and was a hell of a lot of fun... Thanks Joe
Thanks DrumninSon..... joe
God given gift! Thank you!
What an American treasure.. Thanks, really enjoyed listening to this talented humble man
Thanks for watching James... I appreciate it... Joe
I’m just speechless, and in complete awe of the pure talent on display here. This is my favorite interview so far, but I’m behind on the videos you’ve put out lately. I wish I could tell him how much I love what he did.
Hi Patrick.... he’s still with us so maybe someone is reading him these comments... best, Joe
Now this is a reality show. Plus you gotta love anyone who is so 'matter a fact' about helping creating legendary music. This what makes America great. @danwilsonmusic
Thanks for watching Drew.... Joe
Man, what a great thing you are doing for all of us who are passionate about music. Thanks for this and all of your interviews.
Thank you Green... joe
Great Interview. I wasn’t familiar with Mr. Pig Robbins, But I am now. Much respect.
mVm
Thanks mVm .... joe
Oh my goodness, I'm speechless. Thank you for everything gentlemen.
Thank you 1 too... joe
Joe is such a great interviewer - time and time again he begins to ask a question then shuts up as his guest brings up another point. He is the second biggest Terry Kath fan on Earth. I love this channel.
Thanks Mario... I assume you’re the number 1 Terry Kath fan:) Thanks for watching and your kind comments.. Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum we can take turns- Ill be the biggest Kath fan on even numbered days -you can have the odd days....fair?
Fair enough... theirs room for two:)
Once again, thank you for saving our Nashville music history! So good, Joe.
Thank you too Donnie... joe
Fantastic. I just read that Joe passed away in late 2022, and I am so sorry.
I will always be grateful for these wonderful interviews.
Many thanks.
drutgat2, thank you for your kind words and continued support for the channel, it would have meant so much to dad… and does to me too.
Hope you can visit the museum sometime.
Best,
Britt
@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thanks so much, Britt.
Your dad seemed like such a kind man, and had such enthusiasm for music. I really appreciate what he did in setting up the Musicians Hall of Fame Museum, and I really hope that I can make it there Monday. Take care.
drutgat2, you are right. He was the most genuine, kind, & funny person- everyone was drawn to him… he found great joy shining light on others accomplishments, no matter who you were.
I really love this interview on the Sessions Panel, and think you may too.
czcams.com/video/_cFjvNUIWvo/video.html
Also, there is a Musicians Hall of Fame app where you can listen to a tour of the museum by Joe, there are some exhibits that aren’t included but it’s quite a few.
Ask for me when you visit the museum!
Best,
Britt
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Hi Britt. Many thanks for this. I look forward to watching this interview (tomorrow). It is really nice to have my impression of Joe confirmed. Thanks for letting me know about the Musicians' Hall of Fame app.
I will definitely ask for you when I eventually make it to the Museum.
All the best.
Thanks Drutgat, let me know what you think!
A humble genius....always so nice to see and hear. Thank you Mr. Robbins
Seen Pigs name for years now I got a face for it. Awesome talent. Great interviews on your channel thanks for what you do Joe.
Thank you for watching them Robert... joe
Joe...what your doing with this vault session stuff means so much to me. I just can't tell ya how cool it is. I do hope to meet you someday. 👍🏻😎
Hi David... thank you very much and I look forward to meeting you too... best, Joe
Mr. Robbins is a National Treasure.
Pig is a natural Historian he played
with soo many Iconic Artists. What
a Career he had ! His story is amazing.
Hi Millie...thank you for your thoughts and supporting our videos... best.... Joe
What a treat to hear a musician actually PLAY in one of these interviews.
Hi Jr... I’ll try and add more of the guys picking a little from now on. As long as it doesn’t conflict with publishing rights etc. Best.., Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum While I respect publishing rights, I can't see why they can't be more flexible about these things. Putting a little of their song into a video analyzing the music or exploring its creation is free marketing!
Hi Jr..... Thanks for supporting us... I get it... as a songwriter I understand and support anything that helps the songwriters. They’re getting hit hard by streaming etc... we’ve got to get things where the music industry can make money again... not just the big tech companies. Thanks again for watching... Joe
Joe, that was a great series of interviews with Mr. Robbins. You can tell what a humble man and amazingly talented piano player he was. I really liked how you ended the interview & I'm sure that he appreciated what you said........ Be well & stay safe.......... 👍👍😉😉
Thanks Steve... Pig was and still is a great musician.... best, Joe
Pig's laughter is contagious .. what a terrific interview .. thanks Joe :)
Thanks Bobby... yes... That’s Pig!! Just a great guy... joe
What a great interview. I ended up watching this because of Gordon Mote. He raved about Mr. Robbins.
Glad I watched it. His insight to his playing by listening to the singer for inspiration is echoed by Tom Bukovac
on one of his recent shows. I'm enjoying listening to these studio musicians. They have a lot to tell. Enjoying it all.
Wow... what a super talent here Joe after listening to Mr. Robbins play & speak I feel the need to take all my instruments and throw them in my driveway and back over and over and over them in my F250.. Thanks Joe..
Hi blue.... don’t feel like the Lone Ranger.... I felt the same way but DON’T do it... You can still enjoy playing:)
Best, Joe
Thanks Joe. You are one of the best interviewers on the internet! I’ve watched almost all of your clips and love them all. Keep ‘‘em coming please.
That was so great, thank you Joe for this. I hadn't realized he played on the "Old Ways" tour, not that it matters in the overall scheme of his career. His memory is truly impressive, thanks for making me feel validated for staying on the other side of the glass.
Thanks David... joe
I was honored to have Pig on a record in the early 90's,also Jimmy Capps,Hoot Hester,I maintained a friendship with Jim up until his passing,a humble giant of a man in that industry
Pig is a true blessing. His humble nature helps take the edge off the ones who seem to have quite the ego. Gordon Mote really looks up to Pig. Thanks again, Joe!!!
Thanks Abe.. joe
The best to ever record piano.
Another great, informative interview, Joe! Thank you!
Thanks Michael... joe
Mr. Chambers. Thank you so much. You too are a gem.
Thanks Pig man for your insight and your feel. Blessings to your continued success and keeping it real for us weekend warriors out there. Peace and love. Kujo, Sparta,Tn.
Another great interview Joe. I knew there was always this cohesive piano sound that ran through Nashville music and I had heard of Pig, but it’s very nice to put a face and a personality especially with the sound and music. It was interesting to me that he liked the Steinway in one studio better than the one in the other studio.
Thanks for watching Tom... yes the Studio B piano was special to Pig and the others... there’s a burn mark on middle c key from Pig’s cigarette that makes it easy to recognize:) seriously... Joe
Thanks for these fascinating interviews.
Thanks for watching Charles...., Joe
You guys all were either on the radio or jukebox as I was growing up. Great interview 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for watching Adco.... joe
I keep saying "that's my favorite interview" and that is a testament to you. Pig, what a great musician to listen to the lyrics first to direct him, not to mention his technique and feel. Infectious laugh, I laughed every time he did.
Joe I'd like to co-riff some hit riffs !! LOL
Hi Roger.... thank you again... yes the Pig is just the best... I laugh with him too just like you every time.... Joe
Thank you so much for this great interview x
My baby makes me smile lord don’t she make me smile.
Another great interview Joe
to get the story from those that were in the room , priceless! 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Thomas... joe
Inspirational stuff!
I can listen to Mr. Robbins tinkle around all day long.
Thanks for watching... no kidding 10... joe
Thanks for ending my ignorance of "Pig" Robbins; it's been a wonderful journey thru his life.
Hi GG.... thanks for watching as always... joe
This is so good!!! Thank you once again Joe for another great interview! 🎹
Thank you Minister..... joe
Thats why its MHOF...these folks are legendary...thanks Joe
Thanks 6412.... Joe
As a rocker, now an old rocking chair rocker, I first became aware of Mr. Robbins on Marty’s show. Just the way Marty related to ‘Pig’ told me there was something great about this musician. And then you hear about his accomplishments. No wonder Marty has such a HUGE reverence for this man. Rock on Joe!!
Thanks again 707.....Joe
Simply great! I love this guy!
Magnificent. Thank you.
Learning so much....
Glad you’re enjoying them Roger... joe
Pig is another great musician and good guy. Thanks for this Joe
Thank you Gerald.... Joe
Thanks Joe for your second interview and continuation of Pig Robbins. I've found it quite fascinating and unique.
Glad you enjoyed it Ivan... joe
Great interview Pig is a icon on a piano stoole. God bless you guys🔥
Gary, my Dad, Joe, passed September 28th- but I know he would have appreciated your kind comment and support of the channel. Dad and Pig were great friends, Pig truly is a icon. Hope you can visit museum sometime.
Best,
Britt
Excellent! Pig is amazing!
This dude is hilarious. And talented as hell! What a great interview, Joe.
Glad you enjoyed it Johnny....... Joe
You hear a lot about iconic guitar riffs first it was nice to hear something about some great piano iconic piano riffs
just finished watching both parts of the Pig Robbins interview. Fantastic! Joe, you are an amazing interviewer and ask all the questions and bring up all the topics i wanna know and probably 99.9% of your audience wants to know. Cant say enough about your shows. I knew "Pig" played on a ton of stuff but he played on 100 tons of stuff. Thanks for these shows they are priceless. BTW did you ever interview Buddy Harman (RIP). i didnt see it on your list. All the best.
Hi roughtake… thank you very much. Yes I did a interview with Buddy. One of the very first ones I did. We just put it up on our channel not long ago. Buddy was getting on up in age by the time I interviewed him but he still answered everything pretty well. We got him inducted during our first induction concert and ceremony in 2007. He passed soon afterwards. Best, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I will check it out Thanks
Yet another GREAT INTERVIEW!!
Thanks mmojorissen..... best, Joe
I really enjoyed these episodes on Pig Robbins.
Thanks for watching Bill... joe
These interviews are fantastic. I learn so much with each one. I promote them to my friends and I hope everyone does the same.
Many thanks Dennis... joe
Pig played on a number of Jimmy Swaggart's classical gospel albums from the 1970s like "God's Gonna Bless His Children, "Only Jesus", "We'll Talk It Over" and "Somewhere Listening.'"
Joe how great is that . The music that meant so much . Thanks
Hi Steve... yes Pig is a great musician and person... Joe
Thanks Joe. I'm enjoying the videos you post.
Thanks Frank... joe
Great interview. I remember so many of Pig's iconic riffs. Had no idea it was the same piano man.
Thanks Clark... joe
He forgot about Neil Young. Priceless. Thanks, Joe!
Thank you too T... joe
Incredibly talented man.
Joe, thanks a million for this! History, man. Really appreciate you, your knowledge and your interviews.
Played on a few hits myself and loved hearing Pig take us into that world.
Thank you Philip... hey much appreciated.... by the way... and I totally respect if you rather not share but my curiosity is wanting me to ask what sessions you played and what instrument. Best.... Joe
Piano on “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” with Elvin Bishop, “Angel of the Morning” Juice, “Shannon” Henry Gross, a couple hundred more, but those were the biggest. Then I took off and had a solo piano career. Thanks, Joe!
Henry is one of my best friends and I can’t believe you played on”Fooled Around And Fell In Love” !!!!!!!!!!!!!Damn!!! That’s great... One of my all time favorite records... lyrics, melody, guitar sound and lead break... great piano performance and sound..( old up right I’m guessing????) Thanks for sharing... hook me up with Elvin for a interview and Micky???the singer ..was later with Starship. Best.., Joe
Ok.... I’m a idiot.... just read your Wikipedia.... forgive my ignorance. Thanks again for watching... Best, Joe
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum Hey Joe, Sent you an email at MHOF.
Pig seems hard to get anything out of lol 😅. Bob Dylan was one of my hero’s. He was a tremendous intellectual!
Thanks Joe for doing this interview.Pig is a genius for what he does.I can see the respect between the both of you here.Did he ever do any session work for Elvis?
Hi 58.... I’ll check but I don’t think so.. Joe
Floyd Crammer was Elvis' main man, starting on Elvis last session in 58 then the Army,back to RCA STUDIO B 1960 and worked with him for years.
KEV
Amazing...master player
Fantastic interview Joe! Made me head to the keyboard and practice
Garrett.... I hear you man... Pig and the guys inspire everyone to practice more... thanks for watching... Joe
Very cool interview, thanks
Thanks Brian... joe
What a cool dude Pig is. Joe, you always plumb the depths to get every
last morsel of interesting information out of all your guests. Plus, you did
ask him the one question I would have been hesitant to ask him. "How did
you get the name Pig?" I bet everyone that watches your interviews with him,
with the exception of Forrest, was hoping you would ask him. Thanks for the
musical history lessons and the laughs too Joe! Blessings to all...
Hi Kathy..... Pig is my friend... He knows how I feel about him and would never say or do anything to disrespect or hurt him... or anyone. As you saw he had no problem answering my question with a jolly laugh. Not sure who Forrest is you mentioned ... sorry if I forgot who he is.. Thank you again Kathy for watching and your generous words of support.... Best... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum It's obvious you two have a wonderful relationship and I know you ask him that because you
know everyone would want to know how he got the nickname. It
is a question everyone would want to ask and I'm so glad you did
because we were all wanting to know the answer. Forrest, Pig's
brother left his comment about how proud he was of Pig and of
course he knows how Pig got his nickname. The interview was
just perfect in every way and lots of fun to watch. He is charming
and another incredible talent I'd have never know about if not for
you! As always, another 10* interview Joe! Thanks, Keep em coming!
Thanks KATHY for your thoughtful comments as usual and explaining what Forrest you were referring to. Best, Joe
Thanks! Great interview. By the way Neil Youngs Country album was called Old Ways.
Thanks azzaz1..... Joe
Perfect!
I had an ashtray crack when I put a lit cigarette in it before starting a song on drums. A guy got mad at me because I "broke" his expensive ashtray! Obviously it was defective...
Great!
Thanks... Joe
Really nice interview. very humble man with lots of funny stories. Quick question, did he play on crazy by Patsy Cline? Looking forward to other interviews. Cheers
Eric, my dad, Joe, passed September 28th- but I know he would have appreciated your kind comment and support for the channel. I believe that was Floyd Cramer.
Hope you can visit the museum sometime.
Best,
Britt
Joe I wish you'd do one with Lloyd Green while he's still alive he was part of the A team session players
Me too Jennings….Joe
he so cool
Joe, a little extra volume would help on this during your intro. The interview is almost right but should be a bit louder to comfortably hear the parts where he lowers his voice. Hell, I might be going deaf! LOL! Thanks for sharing these videos with us.
Thanks for watching Ban... joe
Mr. Robbins is hilarious! He is an incisive commentator as well. Not fancy but like his playing, what he says fits perfectly!
man, when pig played the behind closed doors riff i got goosebumps. maybe even moosebumps.
i wonder if pig also played on time and again or if that was charlie
Hi Jones... if you have the record check to see if the producer’s name is Billy Sherrill. If yes... then most likely it’s Pig on piano. Best, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum howdy, joe. thanks for the response. i looked at my album "arkansas traveler" from power pak records and it doesn't say. however, i looked online and the song is co-written by don callendar and thomas hal, two fellas i've never heard of before. your youtube page is delightful, i truly love the stories you are telling. keep up the fine work.
Thanks Jones... after hearing the label name I’m pretty sure it’s not Pig playing. Best...,Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum i was blown away to hear that mr robbins plays piano on one of charlie's biggest records
Pig also played on the great country LP by the late Leon Russell called 'Hank Wilson's Back Volume 1" Not a bad track on this LP they are all Top Shelf!!!
There’s a cool movie Leon made with a lot of the original Nashville A-Team players.
I haven't made it all of the way through the interview, yet, but wondered how Pig might have felt if some producer asked him to play some "Floyd Cramer style" licks?!!
Buzz... not sure how you mean this...?
Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Just wondering if Pig may have laughed, etc. about being asked to play in his friend's style on a session post "Last Date". 😊
Okay.... I understand now... answer is he would’ve laughed and played it:) He kinda played that Floyd style anyway. He loved Floyd. Thanks again for watching... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I tried very diligently a few years ago to somehow see if I could get the Don Robertson demo on "Please Help Me I'm Falling" where, as the story goes, Don played that slip note style and Chet (I think) asked Floyd to emulate it.
No success in locating the demo. Probably ended up in a studio trash can. 😢
That’s a true story as far as I know... you are very knowledgeable. Best, Joe
Did Skeeter Davis bring the Everley Brothers to the Opry.
My friend Joe
At 15:27 It Sounds Billy knew the structure he wanted but he didn't know what chords to place in that structure and Mr. Robbins picked the best chords possible to place in that structure ( It could have been done so many different ways it's unreal, but none would have been as good as the way Pig Robbins did it ) BTW I was in Spring City TN back in August to see family & i didn't see any acknowledgment plaques to Mr. Robbins ( i asked around and mostly got puzzled looks with I'm not sure as the answer unless i asked everybody that didn't know that there is one and i didn't see it ) I believe he's earned one, don't you Spring City?
Hi George... thanks for sharing your comments... best... joe
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I knew a great drummer named "Gig" but he never had any.
(rimshot)
ooh sad
Joe: "Was it a difference in the silence?" (re Columbia-B). Now if THAT isn't a song or book title, what is??
John.... thanks for watching...Joe
wow .. this was so great ... I never knew who Pig was. The Dylan info is fabulous. He is writing one of his pathetic screeds while "real" musicians are hanging out waiting .. says about all I needed to know about Dylan, and the music recording executives who funded Dylan's bad poem/music.
Hi Pt... glad you enjoyed it... joe
One of us must know (sooner or later) was the one recorded in NY. ( Screech poem) The other 12 or so songs on Blonde was recorded in ONLY 3 DAYS! Or nights. Getting the band to start playing so late was to get them to play everything only once. All in one room. And no screens. Real playing and singing. One take. Relax and hurry up🥕
Dylan is legendary for his one takes he hated headphones didn't overdub just loved to play most of his recording live and mainly in one take. Not 6 weeks to make an album like other artists. There's a reason he's the only musician in history to win a Nobel prize for literature.
@@mrjasondylan .. what does Dylan's crap music have to do with the Nobel prize? he won it because the Nobel prize is a fkn joke. Dylan, after his 1960's composition period, sucked, totally sucked. God, I remember attend a concert of Dylan's in the 1980's. To say awful does not incapsulate just how bad it was. The sound of puke hitting the pavement was better music.
@@mrjasondylan if you can win a nobelprize for writing and recording quickly then Leonard Cohen will never get it, even though he deserves it. News of the World, album by Queen was recorded and mixed in 2 weeks. Never mind the bollocks took a lot longer (they were recording next door) 😁 Brian May also get his Nobelprize. He wrote Gimme the prize already in '84🗽
...."I just can't call the guy Pig, man."
Hi Fuzzy.... that’s exactly what Bob Dylan said to Al Kooper while recording in Nashville with Pig....Best... Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum keep em coming Joe!
did Pig ever work with Jim Reeves or Johnny Horton or Hank Snow?
Ginny..... without checking I’m going to say yes. I think Pig played on everything during those years. Best, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum just dawned on me this morning that he played on my fav Charlie Rich song Nothing IN The World To Do With Me did he play on all of Crystals LPs and do you know, why, even though he was a really good piano player, Charlie never played on his recording thanks
He might have played on a few studio recordings after Billy Sherrill started producing him but most always Pig. Pig just came up with great original riffs that Charlie couldn’t. Charlie could copy them greatly but creating and copying are two different worlds. Also it allowed Charlie to concentrate on singing. I’m sure he played a lot on his early Sun recordings... best, Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum ok gotcha