A classic from the late, great Jerry Reed.
Actor, singer, musician and all around nice guy.
Jerry is one of only four guitarists awarded the
Chet Atkins Certified Guitar Player (CGP) during
Chet’s life.
He starred in a few Burt Reynolds movies in
the 1970’s, roles that I loved him in.
This piece was created to show the world that
smoking is a very bad habit to be avoided at all cost.
Jerry eventually died from a lung condition caused by
smoking, he knew long before that a stern but humorous
warning was his way of saving a few lives.
He enjoyed performing this tune, you can hear it in
his voice, as do we…