Rare Video of Jim Reeves - Blue Canadian Rockies

What a treat it is to see Jim Reeves in the studio and mastering his great sound. He knew just what he wanted. Still today people enjoy his beautiful recorded music.

you know in 1964 i was sixteen,and one night i sang all jim reeves songs in a pub,next day a man came over to me ,took my hand and thanked me and told me that his wife had one of the best nights out in years,i used to know all jims songs even at such a young age .thank you .

I just got back from Nashville and this video that you see is used in the Studio B tour. I informed the tour guide I saw this video on Youtube.

it cant be betten he was the best ever.brian.

Actually, rockytenorbanjo posted this---I'm sure he appreciates your appreciation, though. Maybe you could send a note to him. The best compilation of JR video I've seen is on the "Gentleman Jim Reeves: The Story Of A Legend" DVD which is available from the "Country Music Greats" website. The "Rockies" video (and the recording session video of "Golden Memories And Silver Tears" which has also been posted on YouTube) is not on that DVD, however. You're right- Jim was the best, never be another.

artsevere: I appreciate very much your posting this video, because there isn't an awful lot of footage of Jim (apart from the movie 'Kimberley Jim' of course). I have loved this man's singing ever since I was introduced to him by my parents through a 33rpm album back in 1962. To me, his voice is so smooth and rich that it defies description; the only way to describe it is to play a recording of it. I suppose now that I shall love his singing till the day I die.

I've seen pictures of Jim in just a regular shirt, as well, with Chet Atkins in the studio. Of course, I assume he knew this particular sesssion was being filmed, and Jim always wanted to look (and sound) his best when he knew folks would "be watchin'".And also, when he wore his tuxedo in live shows, the top button was always buttoned. Thanks for responding.

artsevere: A good question. However, I have seen still photographs of Jim, taken while he was recording in RCA's studio, and his collar was unbuttoned, with no tie.

So long as the shirt fits well and the collar is not too tight, and the tie is not cinched overly tight, I don't believe his throat would be restricted much, if any. His delivery was relaxed and didn't require a lot of exertion.

We have to remember that men wore suits and ties a lot more then, than they do nowadays.

I wonder if Jim always wore a suit and tie to recording sessions? Maybe someone out there knows. It seems like a tie would restrict his throat and ability to sing, at least to some extent.