Can feel your pain,I used to knock around with a gang of friends we eventually went on our own ways roughly 1973 me with problems went to Cornwall didn’t really see much of any of them over the years. I’m sorry for not keeping in touch with my friends I decided to do some research into there whereabouts one impartiality that we used to see live gigs 4or more a week Had died another died etc so I’m beginning to think I could be last of the mohekins age is painful 70 next one if I make it I’ve decided to learn this song god bless
That was amazing. I just learned this song on guitar. I pulled out my Les Paul and played along with him and got very choked up. Not only did I play it better than I ever have, but I couldn't help but think of my Grandpa. Him passing away this time last year and leaving me his Gibson is what made me want to learn to play. I hope he can see me playing this now.
@@allenarmstrong7097 Oh wow. That’s very cool. Kerr is a very old Scottish family name. Michael, William, and John are the most common names among us. I’m actually a Jonathan. But only when I’m in trouble lol.
That what it’s all about. My mom left me a 65 Martin. It sat in the case for years with only an occasional hour of play. And in the last year I have played everyday.
This song means a lot to me....I lost my father when I was 3 many years ago. As I just turned 60, I was thinking what might have been had I grown up with him in my life.
My older brother turned me onto this song when it first came out like he did with so much of the music I love. It has been 20 years now since he left us. How I wish you were here brother.
I absolutely love this most humble man. He plays the guitar 🎸 so beautifully, no bells or whistles just heartfelt music that touches your soul. Thank you Warren and Gov't Mule for all that you do to bring joy to your audience. ♥️
Hear, hear! Cheers my friend! Lost my best friend to covid last summer. One of our favorite songs when we grew up. Thought we'd grow old with it. Wishing you good health and a miraculous life!
First time hearing this song, it is so beautiful and poignant...I am a retired healthcare worker..and many a time or two I would have an elderly patient who was the last of his/ her family of brothers,sisters and parents...who would relay to me," I don't t know why I am still here"..my brothers and sisters come to me in my dreams and often ask me.." what is taking you so long,?..we are all waiting on you and "wish you were here"...!. I heard this more than once (including with my lovely departed mother.) as these seniors were nearing the end of their days.You can learn a lot from the life of those with such longevity.Thank you for posting this song.❤
I've lost my father, I've lost my best friend, and one and half years ago I lost my dog. She was way over 13 years and it was her time to go, for sure. Today, during the Earth Hour, I was sitting in the basement sauna, in candle light, and I suddenly remembered her, how I used to hear her sleep and snore on the kitchen floor above, in the next floor. Today is her birthday. I wish you were here.
I had a friend who played guitar and sang. he never really made any money doing it, but he was quite good. He died about 10 years ago at the young age of 58 from colon cancer and at his life celebration, we played a recording of him playing and singing this song. Everybody there was weeping uncontrollably. I'm getting teary eyed just writing about it now.
Hey Junior, I'm still rockin' at 75! Yes, I get goosebumps in memory of the heroes we have lost and will never see live ever again. As more heroes pass on, this song reflects more on an era now, a lost era. But hey we can capture it again nurture it by making those songs our own. A few days ago I started to work on the Foo Fighters version of Baker Street, the day before we lost T Hawkins. This video of Warren Haynes shows everything is connected, maybe a cliché, but also so true.
Warren may have been thinking about his best buddy, Woody. I didn't realize how close they were until reading an interview with Warren about how difficult it was to move forward with Mule... but that good friends who knew Woody and could empathize, convinced Warren that the music must continue to live on through him. Thank God, Warren you're a good man ❤️
🥀I've always loved this song it's really phenomenal amazing lyrics vocals and music. I seen Pink Floyd in Concert in Atlanta Ga in 1975 or 1976 they were at the Atlanta Stadium it was a Concert I'll never forget it was "Dark Side of the Moon " Tour . Before the Song Time started they had a portable air plane coming from behind us red lights flashing the a powerful boom oh my gosh I think everyone stood up or jumped up when it reached the stage my heart was pounding I'm not kidding but it was so creative and brilliant! I love Pink Floyd they are addictive lol but true. God Bless you all involved. Stay Gold my friend your never alone. And that album it's priceless I love you Guy's so much 🥀☝️🥀🕊🥀
I have a 12 year old guitar student, Lucy. This is the first song she wanted to learn, which she did. Both guitar parts. Goes to show how great music, and/or art, breaks every boundary and can touch any and every person no matter who they are, their age, or how they see the world.
My little brother started playing guitar with Warren when they were in middle school together in Asheville NC. Although he never achieved the fame as did Warren, he was an exceptional guitarist. He passed away last September...I wish he was here. Thanks Warren Haynes.
Oh to be able to hang with Warren Haines, smoke a joint or 3, and hear some of the stories he would have !!!thank you for sharing your gift of music , It really does hit the heart and soul
Can you tell a green field From a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can tell? Did they get you to trade Your heroes for ghosts? Hot ashes for trees? Hot air for a cool breeze? Cold comfort for change? Did you exchange A walk-on part in the war For a leading role in a cage? How I wish, how I wish you were here We're just two lost souls Swimming in a fish bowl Year after year Running over the same old ground What have we found? The same old fears? Wish you were here
R.I.P. Taylor Hawkins .. man gone to soon .. make u think don't take things for granted.. we all lost some things we can get back . But remember the good times!!!
I was in the front row watching warren play with the va symphony orchestra and I ate a few hits of L. Warren’s eyebrows turned into the caterpillar form Alice and wonderland and started waving at me, and tried to have a conversation. I had to tell him it was rude to talk so much while warren played and that maybe he should just chill and listen.
1st concert Pink Floyd at RFK following week I forgot who they were because I came home to The Grateful Dead ..... Seriously and 2 people have made me cry just from listening to them sing and it was Lucy in the sky with diamonds at Phil's NY festival 08 Jackie Greene, Unbroken chain was also played Mountain Jam if you want to exactly end of set 1 with Warren only singing and Joan Osborne singing Peggy-o in 0?@MWPP in College Park MD.... Or better yet basically 3 exits from B-less....Phil and friends both times ironically and over seen 1,000s of concerts and at least 100 festivals including all big ones except Woodstock ever Bonnaroo, Lockn', Allgood, need Jazz fest., But basically all major and a lot of smaller ones Buckeye Lake, OH and also Any of the punk ass NE OH cunt remember twat it twas but it taint a biggie..... There's good reason I forgot about it ....
I'm going to go a little Big Lebowski (I hate the fucking Eagles fame) and, well let me just say WYWH should be put in the same category as Stairway to Heaven. Yeah, no covers...PLEASE! Otherwise, I love Warren Haynes, a superb musician!
