I heard this on Sirius the other day. When he said "When he shut the lid my name was on the case" It felt like a ghost ran up my spine with a jerk! WOW, Songwriters like this are such a tresure when they can evoke such emotion from someone. Great freaking song! And he knows it too! Lol.
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RU-vid bots. There was a video explaining the "dislikes" several years ago and how RU-vid keeps a certain ratio between like & dislikes to off set the ratings per views or something like that. several hundred youtubers posted about it, but their videos were removed & their ratings coincidentally dropped. I had a playlist of all of them, but checked it & each video was deleted.
Some years ago my wife and I brought out 5-year-old song and 7 year old daughter to see Guy Clarke playing in old London town we produced out tickets at the door but the people in charge said you have to be 16 years old to attend this concert, we explained that our children were great lovers of Guy Clarkes music, the management people had short talk among themselves and said we will bring you into a side room where you can see and hear Guy on stage, they also supplied out kids with ice cream during the show, later we were allowed to meet with the great man and have a talk with him. It was a night that we never forget.
If theres a better description of the FEELING this song gives, I've not thought of it yet! The only thing I'd add is that every time I hear this tune I STILL get goose bumps!!
The world lost a precious gift when Guy Clark passed. Lord could that man tell a story! And he told his story's with words that allowed us to feel the emotions he sang about. I'm 62 now. Have been listening to Guy since about 1970. I swear every time I listen to him I like him more.........you could have guessed by now I love Guy Clark. Damn I'm gonna miss him. There's no replacing Guy. His music is timeless. He will be enjoyed by many generations to come.,cause everybody enjoys a good story. Especially when it's told by someone who knows how to tell it. God bless you Guy. Thank you for sharing your precious gift with the world. You will be missed and heard for many years. Thanks all.
I would say the same about Jerry Reed. The man could play many styles, could make you laugh, think, or want to cry. As with Guy Clark, the truly great musical storytellers are few and far between (as opposed to the ones who are simply good at it).
@@Yabunkaze Yes Jerry Reed,another southern treasure. Today Is Mine,by Jerry almost a daily song for me now. A Thing Called Love by him also.But Guy was in a league almost by himself.
Invokes the ghosts of every great folk guitarist and lyricist ever... The way he sings every line its like he's never ever heard his own song before. Utterly amazing.
Love this...I lucked into a Gibson 1967 ADJ45 much the same way. Found it in a shop in 1973 in the Colorado mountains. Guitar shop owner was unaware of what he had and i got it for $50, which pretty much meant back then I didn't eat for a week. I have had it ever since.
I think I'm about halfway through all the Guy Clark songs on RU-vid. A lot of amazing musicians passed this year, but Guy has hit me the hardest. Thank you for crossing into my orbit and changing my life. Wish I could post a pic of the little shrine I built.
My mom would show people the eagles live, I bought her Cher live for her birthday… my uncle loved to show that blind fell Jeff healey.. I don’t show anyone anything but use this as the foundation of talent hahaha the story is so good and technically it’s beautiful
I will never forget the day I met Sue Ellen. Was driveng around hitting all the pawn shops and music stores, looking for HER. Played all kinda steel string, six strings for a whole day. My old car gave out. Over heated, died on the street right in front of a parking lot. It was a parking lot to a pawn shop. I pulled in and parked no longer looking for a guitar. just looking for a phone to call my roomie and say come get me. They had a section on the north wall of the 'shop' with amps in a circle, closing the rest of the shop from about 8 -10 acoustics hanging from the wall. And there she was a solid black Washburn D10. I picked her up and started strumming " death don't have no mercy" Walked up to the counter, waited in line with all the folks buying gold chains or electric tools or what ever. Some daddy getting his stuff out of pawn was there with his child. I was strumming and his kid walked up to me and wanted to strum that magic guitar. She is right here next to me right now. 15 years later. This song means a lot to me.
Guy was at The Old quarter on May 7, 2008-Galveston TX. It was great to see Rex Bell and Guy see one another, after many years. I asked Guy when the last time was he played The Old Quarter..Guy said it must've been around '77 or '78, perhaps with Townes. May 7 was a GREAT magical night!!!
Another great singer songwriter has gone RIP Guy Clark, absolutely loved your music, now going to get out my guitar and learn a few more of your wonderful songs
I just saw Verlon at The Kerrville Music Festival, 6-10-17. Never heard of him before. He came on and played and told stories of him and Guy. The first thing that struck me was how fantastic his guitar sounded compared to anyone else's that night. He played this song, I never heard it before. Wow. Not only did I get to "discover" Verlon Thompson, I got to "discover" Guy Clark. Oh....and I live in Austin!!! For the last 30+ years!! I've heard of Guy, seen him advertised, just never HEARD him play. Damn.....I'm an idiot. I so missed out!
I have been listening to a lot of Guy lately. Boy can he write! I just posted a song that he inspired called "The Truck Song" . I know it is not as good as Guy, but it is my tribute to my hero! Curt
Wow!.I stumbled across this song the other day as scrolling through the channels while driving. I didn't know who the singer was or what the name of the song was, but thanks to "key words" in Google I was able to find this. I'm not sure why this song kind of mesmerized me as this is far from my usual style of music, but I just wanted more after I heard the song. Something about the story telling in the song that kind of gives me chills. Looks like I'm going to have a Guy Clark channel on Pandora soon. Sorry to hear of his passing away.
A perfect Guy Clark song (but the're all perfect, don't you know). Reading the book on his life and music - he was one incredible man - I wish I had seen him live even once.
guy is the most prolific beautiful wordsmith that i cant get away from. his words capture me. beautiful man.those musicians that know how to spin words melt me. wish i could have known him.
perfect song for this day when i sit in my kitchen and cry... typing this with one hand as my left hand has a tendon ailment that prevents me from strumming on my guitar. adios guy, i will try to keep them from calling you a 'country songwriter'. you were a songwriter.
We (my wife, daughter and I) had a similar experience a few years ago when they played in Park City. Hung out with Guy and Verlon for about an hour drinking wine and talking about the music..... A real highlight!
I'd love to see a songbook of Guy's and Verlon's stuff. A tab of this song would be great, too. Chills indeed!!! I've played a simple version (chords only) for friends, and seen them shiver at the end. Great song!!!
Hi, I'm a Limey picker - seen Guy many times, met him twice. Shivered with Randal Knife and the Dark but this one speaks to me because I am a guitarist; sometimes an old guitar - well "it plays you". This has happened to me a few times - once with a 1915 Gibson, once with a '70s Martin which I kept for twenty years. Guy speaks the truth ! - but he always does. More power to the boss of Texas singer-songwriters ! (and Verlon "Dam' Thompson !
Guy is a master songwriter, singer, and even luthier. Verlon is right up there with the best IMHO. I think Tony Rice is great but there's something about Verlon's lyrical sound which appeals more to my ears. This song is a masterwork!
I saw Guy Clark at the Kessler Theater in Dallas a few months back. I am not a country music fan, so much, but I was absolutely overwhelmed by his talent. This is one of his best songs, truly a masterpiece. Also, that Verlon guy is super nice.
Never fails to make the hair on my arms stand. Guy's the MAN! Him & Verlon are an unstoppable duo. This one, along with "Randall Knife" are sometimes hard for me to listen to. They hit pretty close to home.
So much meaning. Life is 360 degrees born alone die alone, Discard something, someone and realize you always loved it so much value you didn't see. Life!
Takes me back to Woodstock… just got out of the army in 1969 … Vietnam era… Started growing my bead and hair long … then I out grew that … I had to listen to this tune several times … well done …
Listened to a commentary on this man today and it peaked my interest. i grew up with folks picking and making up songs that no one ever recorded. I LIKE IT
Quite awesome! Guy's story telling has a "Devil Went Down Georgia" Charlie Danielsesque feel to it.The finger picking is superb!Thank You Markie Z for the introduction to Guy Clark.
@Penz2nz Are you kidding? Keith Urban couldn't never put the same kind of heart and soul into a song like this, ever. Keith Urban would ruin this song if he ever tried to cut it.
Unspeakably amazing guitar work backing up lyrics that tell a great story. So superior to what they call music these days. If the over-paid and over-praised rappers could hear this, perhaps they would know why those of us who appreciate musicianship and good writing can't get behind three-beat bullcrap with four-letter words that don't say anything that isn't angry or stupid.
Thye don't make 'em like Guy anymore, Steve Earle and Rodney Crowell are a few of the last great TX writiers who migrated here to Nashville in the 70's...
I saw Guy Clark at the Kessler Theater in Dallas a few months back. I am not a country music fan, so much, but I was absolutely overwhelmed by his talent. This is one of his best songs, truly a masterpiece. Also, that Verlon guy is super nice.
Well, I was passing by a pawn shop In an older part of town Something caught my eye And I stopped and turned around I stepped inside and there I spied In the middle of it all Was a beat up old guitar Hanging on the wall. What do you want for that piece of junk I asked the old man He just smiled and took it down And he put it in my hand He said you tell me what it's worth You're the one who wants it Turn it up, play a song And let's just see what haunts it So I hit a couple of cords In my old country way of strumming And then my fingers turned to lightning Man.. I never heard it coming It was like I always knew it I just don't know where I learned it It wasn't nothin' but the truth So I just reared back and burned it Well I lost all track of time There was nothing I couldn't pick Up and down the neck Man.. I never missed a lick The guitar almost played itself There was nothing I could do It was getting hard to tell Just who was playing who When I finally put it down I couldn't catch my breath My hands were shaking And I was scared to death The old man finally got up Said where in the Hell you been I've been waiting all these years For you to stumble in Then he took down an old dusty case Said go on and pack it up You don't owe me nothing And then he said good luck There was something spooky in his voice And something strange on his face When he shut the lid I saw my name was on the case
I only just heard of this guy last night. RU-vid gave me a John Prine/Emmy Lou Harris tribute, Magnolia Wind, and so many comments mourned Guy Clark.i can see why.
