The Weakerthans - Utilities (acoustic on The BackStage Pass)

[thingsonfire1997]

Talent. Pure talent.

[benzbubblecat]

his lyrics remind me of Bukowski.

[schoberdink]

I've always loved how the last line of their album, Reunion Tour, is from this song. "Make this something somebody can use."

[ZuckerwatteimKopf]

John k Samsons Songs are as good a source of aphorisms as Shakespeare or tthe Bible for me...never trivial, always poetic and tender. Thank you, Mister Samson!

[ffokazak]

NIce axe John!

[WithoutMythologies]

Wow. He just has a way of finding the beauty in things we all take for granted or don't give a second thought. THAT is genius.

[burgerpimp65]

Simple yet so beautifully written... Amazing music by an amazing mind.

[anarkistarebel86]

genius

[wakeuptolive]

man, john samson is my secular bible.

[CSLthepoet]

This is a really wonderful version of this song. I saw them live a few weeks ago, and as per the interview, added utilities, one of my favorite The Weakerthans songs, back to their setlist.

Not only is it back on, but it starts with just John, and later the band comes in. They've changed the song, and he's added what he says himself is a solo that redefines the solo. What I wouldn't give to hear that again, if only a bootleg.

[tinetnies]

OMG this is Great!

[greeneyedgirl29]

beautiful voice