Blaze was Murdered at Age 39..He was not old..He had his share of troubles..And that Shows in his songs..But He was a gift From God..If I could only fly??..Cold Cold World?? Clay Pigeons?? Oh Darlin??..Come on..He was a Songsmith..I Wish I could Write any thing even close to His songs...And his voice was Perfect for his Songs...I Hope to Meet Him on the other side..
Why oh why this man was shot and killed for what? THERE was SO MUCH MORE this world needed of him.. This man came through the worst and spread the best...Maybe your life has been that good? that really good!? well God bless they say.. but what i hear, what i see, and feel in my mind and heart you can't not.. Before anyone makes any so so flat-line judgment here. Please go see who it is you are judging,could very well be yourself. Take a deep look into this American hero to so many.
so much emotion in his voice true singer it's like you can feel what he's been through.I herd he got shot dead wasted talent.I would of liked to of met him.HOPE HE FLIES NOW?
Never heard of this guy before, but just this taste tells me he writes about the realness of life not the pop and glitz. I'd rather listen to the worst original than all the folks singing cover tunes although some do them very well when they make them their own, but few are able to. I quite doing cover tunes when I was told by a young listener;"you do you very well." I heeded those words and began writing my own tunes inspired by all the influences through the years. Stop by my channel.
well mr.666(great set of numbers, real devil like), the really sad thing is is that blaze was so dumb he got all shot up and is dead as a doornail and has been for many years, while I've been trapesing around the world playing music that is as good as his lame tunes anyday...cheers!
Actually I have done the homework, as I could show you posters advertizing my old bands gigs, where blaze is opening for us.....and i appreciate all yall being pretty nice after what i said, but i guess i just dont understand mopey old drunk guy songs....i like donald fagan type lyrics more...kinda sick and aggressive at the same time....its all good i guess...but i did see a great tee shirt the other day...."It's not that I'm old, your music really does suck"
@bluelouise13 I travel with Gurf Morlix and he says the same thing. "Your music really does suck." But I've discovered that his taste isn't the be and end all, his taste does suck on a number of artists, so you can't be the absolute judge of anything. You know what you like and we know what we like so that's the end of the argument, right?
@bluelouise13 Well, tried to be nice.. Truth is, Blaze's name will live on long after u are gone. He is allready in the cult songwriters heaven, never heard of you. So fuck off. Only fame you can hope for is dissing some dead songwriter legend on youtube.. Says a lot more about you than it does about Blaze in my opinion..This is a great song...Now listen to Clay Pigeons....
Bluelouise13 has not done their homework. When Merle Haggard (one of the greatest songwriters of all time) has recorded your song....you are doing something right!
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Why does everybody think that every person standing in front of a mike and singing some shit is great....this guy aint great....just so so....nothin to write home about.
@bluelouise13 Willie likes this song. Merle Haggard likes it so much that he sung a duet with Willie in '87 and then recorded it again, over a decade later on his album If I Could Only Fly. Nancy Griffith has just recorded it for her upcoming album, Joe Nichols recorded it. John Prine recorded Blaze's Clay Pigeons, Lyle Lovett recorded Blaze's Election Day and both Townes Van Zandt and Lucinda Williams wrote songs about Blaze. So many people like Blaze's music.
@mopacmedia Wow I can't even believe there's any questions about this song. just look at who's recorded it. and then there's Clay pigeons and many others Look at what John Prine said after listening to Blaze I think I liked this song even more when I read when and why he wrote it.. I say thanks mopacmedia for sharing this.
@bluelouise13 It either hits you or it doesn't, but that doesn't make it bad. I'd guess you're frustrated because it's beyond you. I do not care for anyone just because they're in front of a mike.
MY OH MY I THOUGHT THE HAG WROTE THIS SONG--LOTS OF THINGS I THINK AINT SO--THIS GUY BLAZE FOLEY IS A GREAT SINGER--5 STARS FOR HIM--THANKS FOR SHARING BOB--TY JOHN
BLAZE--WOW--WHAT A JOB--5 STARS FOR YOU--AND 5 STARS FOR THE GUY WHO TOLD ME TO CHECK YOU OUT-THATS MR BOB MOORE--THIS IS A LONG SONG--BUT YOU TORE IT UP MY FRIEND--THANKS FOR DOING THIS MERLE HAGGARD CLASSIC--TY JOHN
Blaze use to play at a bar I worked at in 1983-84. This song has been very hard to find since then, as I have moved back to my home of Ky. He had a way with music. Havent heard from him, since then, till the advent of youtube. Thanks for posting.
@roadkil2 Glad you found out about Blaze. No relation, but Red Foley was definitely an influence on him. He changed his name to Blaze Foley in honor of Red. A friend once joked he was the illegitimate child of Red Foley and Blaze Starr. He used to drink "Red Foleys" which is vodka mixed with Big Red (a red, syrupy, caffeinated soda drink in the south).
@mopacmedia My Grand Dad was Red's partner for some time and even co-wrote a song with Red.
I'm sorry I can't remember the name of the song /my Grand Dad died when I was 12(1969).He was J.R. Smith known on the radio as "Yodeling Smitty". Played for some time on a radio show in Birmingham AL. back in the 30's. Thank You for the info.
I had no idea that such an extraordinary video recording of Mr Blaze Foley existed. I only really knew of the late great Blaze through Lucinda Williams wonderful song Drunken Angel and more recently the wonderful album of Blaze Foley songs recorded by Gurf Morlix (Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream) but to hear such a beautiful song performed by the writer is just magic. Thanks so much for the clip.
@SuperJenb13 Oh, they're still out there, but you won't find them on today's piece of shit country radio stations. Look toward Indie labels for this kind of stuff.
you could get depressed without even listening to the words. This makes good music. the melodys emotion matches the emotion of the guitar. so beautiful
i have never heard of blaze b4 today.i am ashamed of myself. sitting her crying, listening to "if i could only fly". if there is a hell i hope the guy who killed this truly great talent., is there and suffering. rip blaze
"eeeeeeeeeeeeeeyeahhhhhh! WWF!!!" Geez what a knob. This is incredible btw,; never heard of this guy till i heard somebody covering this song on the radio last week
@sneijdertje10 Seriously, I was thinking the same exact thing. They had no clue they were in the presence of greatness. Let those with ears listen I suppose.
I almost felt you touchin me just now I wish I knew which way to turn and go I feel so good and I feel so bad Wonder what I oughta do If I could only fly If I could only fly Id bid this place goodbye To come and be with you But I can hardly stand Got nowhere to run Another sinkin sun One more lonely night The wind keeps blowin somewhere every day They tell me things get better somewhere up the way Just dismal thinkin on a dismal day Sad songs for us to bear
Yes -- we decided to re-edit it to add new material (archival video of Blaze) and will be releasing it hopefully this Summer or Fall at the latest (2010). The film is looking really good and I'm excited to finish it and make it available. Also, the website will be getting a makeover and a lot of video material will be available there.
@mopacmedia I'm reading opn facebook. The DVD is close to being released.A friend posted a video of him performing The Big Cheeseburger and good fries song.
@steele917 Hey man, good to hear from you! Yeah, getting closer, got some dates to show it, hope to bring it to the Alpine/Marfa area. Hey, post a link to that video here, if you don't mind, thanks!
@TheGrandCapt I had received info from Hank Sinatra an old friend of Blaze. He has a facebook page. There are a few video snippets out on youtube. Cheeseburgers and good french fries is on there somewhere/a nice video, from the DVD I understand. I'm waitin' too friend. it's been several months and I have not heard anything. I'll talk to hank & see if he has any info
Wow, looks like Blaze has gotten kinda popular in the past 2 years. I remember when this video had only a couple hundred views...now it's 44,000+. Shit, I remember when there were no videos of Blaze on youtube.
@rikkidoolan82 Fortunately, there is more video. I'm working with it now, working it into the documentary about Blaze, which should be finished and available this summer (2010). And what I don't use, I'll try to get up here if I can get permission. Thanks for asking!
Prefer this one over the produced version with the musicians/band added. This one is so simple and piercing, straight to the marrow. On a par with Johnny Cash's version of hurt and Willie Nelson's Gravedigger. Only this is the original version by the original artist.
God Bless Blaze Foley. Long live the "Duct Tape Messiah" I'd give my left nut to have seen him and Townes play together. an artist, a genius, and one hell of a songwriter.
I'd give my right nut and then whoever is taking them could have two...that would be a concert...the video of townes and blaze playing Snowing on Raton is one of my favorites...
Well, it's funny you should say that, becoz I've just discovered this Blaze Foley, (now that IS sad !) and think he is a great artist and a very lovely man, but I got the same impression !
He made several suits for himself and others. He would take a suit jacket from the thrift store, then he'd duct tape the lapels, pockets and sleeve cuffs were trimmed in duct tape.
Hi -- unfortunately, "Drunken Angel" has not premiere yet (as of June 2009). Technical difficulties at the festival prevented it's premiere. It's been shown at a number of "test screenings" while we tweak the edit.
Soon -- we're conducting a few final interviews for it and finalizing the edit. We'll start showing it the beginning of 2010 and it'll be available later in 2010.
Merle Haggard recorded this song. How many people can say that? Of course Blaze wasn't always so nice in person. Some people think he was a dick but nobody ever thought less of him because of it. Well, not for long anyway.
I love this song. haha and I heard this and of Blaze for the first time today. i am already trying to learn the song on guitar myself. It's so fun to play!
there will never be a video on youtube worthy of my tears after this one. if there is a god, I hope she blesses you Blaze. you are the only one who deserves it.
@MilesPittman shot in the back by a son of a bitch who was acquitted for self-defense. He was a guy who had been stealing his dad's social security checks and Blaze stood up to him
I love the intimacy of this clip, and how you can hear others carrying on their chit chat in the background, oblivious. The noise lessens towards the end as people start to catch on to the quality and sincerity of the performer.
Thanks so much for posting this. It is so great to hear Blaze himself. I cant hardly wait until you can post the second song he sings. Please hurry!! Thanks again for a great post.
Man, such a nice, raw glimpse of Blaze Foley. The more I listen to this song and watch the vid the more I really enjoy and appreciate it for what it is. Great.
BLAZE FOLEY-o-RAMA October 17 @ Ruta Maya benefiting Austin Resource Center for The Homeless. We are printing Blaze shirts to benefit ARCH. More details on the lineup as she comes...
Blaze was Murdered at Age 39..He was not old..He had his share of troubles..And that Shows in his songs..But He was a gift From God..If I could only fly??..Cold Cold World?? Clay Pigeons?? Oh Darlin??..Come on..He was a Songsmith..I Wish I could Write any thing even close to His songs...And his voice was Perfect for his Songs...I Hope to Meet Him on the other side..
ShantyTones 6 days ago
what is all this crap a beatifully written song sung for real
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Why oh why this man was shot and killed for what? THERE was SO MUCH MORE this world needed of him.. This man came through the worst and spread the best...Maybe your life has been that good? that really good!? well God bless they say.. but what i hear, what i see, and feel in my mind and heart you can't not.. Before anyone makes any so so flat-line judgment here. Please go see who it is you are judging,could very well be yourself. Take a deep look into this American hero to so many.
datarecoil 1 month ago
Blaze Foley..Legend. Beautiful song.The bottle laid him low long before he was shot. His songs will live on forever.
bezzarguy 2 months ago
so much emotion in his voice true singer it's like you can feel what he's been through.I herd he got shot dead wasted talent.I would of liked to of met him.HOPE HE FLIES NOW?
flairross 2 months ago
Never heard of this guy before, but just this taste tells me he writes about the realness of life not the pop and glitz. I'd rather listen to the worst original than all the folks singing cover tunes although some do them very well when they make them their own, but few are able to. I quite doing cover tunes when I was told by a young listener;"you do you very well." I heeded those words and began writing my own tunes inspired by all the influences through the years. Stop by my channel.
fngrpkn06 2 months ago
I guess you never have been a mopey depressed drunk or you could relate.
Its also about how much he says with so few words.
Blazes songs speak volumes a tragic loss to singer songwriter lovers everywhere.
keithdp61 2 months ago
well mr.666(great set of numbers, real devil like), the really sad thing is is that blaze was so dumb he got all shot up and is dead as a doornail and has been for many years, while I've been trapesing around the world playing music that is as good as his lame tunes anyday...cheers!
bluelouise13 2 months ago
Actually I have done the homework, as I could show you posters advertizing my old bands gigs, where blaze is opening for us.....and i appreciate all yall being pretty nice after what i said, but i guess i just dont understand mopey old drunk guy songs....i like donald fagan type lyrics more...kinda sick and aggressive at the same time....its all good i guess...but i did see a great tee shirt the other day...."It's not that I'm old, your music really does suck"
bluelouise13 2 months ago
@bluelouise13 I travel with Gurf Morlix and he says the same thing. "Your music really does suck." But I've discovered that his taste isn't the be and end all, his taste does suck on a number of artists, so you can't be the absolute judge of anything. You know what you like and we know what we like so that's the end of the argument, right?
mopacmedia 2 months ago
@bluelouise13 Well, tried to be nice.. Truth is, Blaze's name will live on long after u are gone. He is allready in the cult songwriters heaven, never heard of you. So fuck off. Only fame you can hope for is dissing some dead songwriter legend on youtube.. Says a lot more about you than it does about Blaze in my opinion..This is a great song...Now listen to Clay Pigeons....
atelang666 2 months ago 2
@bluelouise13 I would have to personally see those posters where Blaze opened for you, until then,... i'm calling bullshit.
bezzarguy 2 months ago
Bluelouise13 has not done their homework. When Merle Haggard (one of the greatest songwriters of all time) has recorded your song....you are doing something right!
firehawkbandit93 2 months ago
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Why does everybody think that every person standing in front of a mike and singing some shit is great....this guy aint great....just so so....nothin to write home about.
bluelouise13 2 months ago
@bluelouise13 Willie likes this song. Merle Haggard likes it so much that he sung a duet with Willie in '87 and then recorded it again, over a decade later on his album If I Could Only Fly. Nancy Griffith has just recorded it for her upcoming album, Joe Nichols recorded it. John Prine recorded Blaze's Clay Pigeons, Lyle Lovett recorded Blaze's Election Day and both Townes Van Zandt and Lucinda Williams wrote songs about Blaze. So many people like Blaze's music.
mopacmedia 2 months ago 6
@mopacmedia Wow I can't even believe there's any questions about this song. just look at who's recorded it. and then there's Clay pigeons and many others Look at what John Prine said after listening to Blaze I think I liked this song even more when I read when and why he wrote it.. I say thanks mopacmedia for sharing this.
dannyjo1962 2 months ago
@bluelouise13 You just dont get it. Its ok..
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@bluelouise13 It either hits you or it doesn't, but that doesn't make it bad. I'd guess you're frustrated because it's beyond you. I do not care for anyone just because they're in front of a mike.
Scarrab30 1 month ago
The Lemmy Kilmister of country, bluegrass and folk music for sure. Blaze cuts through the bullshit like no other.
redshaftedflicker 3 months ago
MY OH MY I THOUGHT THE HAG WROTE THIS SONG--LOTS OF THINGS I THINK AINT SO--THIS GUY BLAZE FOLEY IS A GREAT SINGER--5 STARS FOR HIM--THANKS FOR SHARING BOB--TY JOHN
hagblay 3 months ago
Miss you Blaze. Not much else to say.
Jase4362 3 months ago
BLAZE--WOW--WHAT A JOB--5 STARS FOR YOU--AND 5 STARS FOR THE GUY WHO TOLD ME TO CHECK YOU OUT-THATS MR BOB MOORE--THIS IS A LONG SONG--BUT YOU TORE IT UP MY FRIEND--THANKS FOR DOING THIS MERLE HAGGARD CLASSIC--TY JOHN
hagblay 4 months ago
Just the man and his music,that's it,period !!And that's what so damn good.
oldman103 4 months ago
this video is worth more than gold
Treadsoftly14 6 months ago
Blaze use to play at a bar I worked at in 1983-84. This song has been very hard to find since then, as I have moved back to my home of Ky. He had a way with music. Havent heard from him, since then, till the advent of youtube. Thanks for posting.
TheBuilderguy1 6 months ago
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bubbah671 7 months ago
Is this guy any relation to Red Foley ? Like him by the way.(both)
roadkil2 7 months ago
@roadkil2 Glad you found out about Blaze. No relation, but Red Foley was definitely an influence on him. He changed his name to Blaze Foley in honor of Red. A friend once joked he was the illegitimate child of Red Foley and Blaze Starr. He used to drink "Red Foleys" which is vodka mixed with Big Red (a red, syrupy, caffeinated soda drink in the south).
mopacmedia 7 months ago 2
@mopacmedia My Grand Dad was Red's partner for some time and even co-wrote a song with Red.
I'm sorry I can't remember the name of the song /my Grand Dad died when I was 12(1969).He was J.R. Smith known on the radio as "Yodeling Smitty". Played for some time on a radio show in Birmingham AL. back in the 30's. Thank You for the info.
roadkil2 7 months ago
@mopacmedia how did you get this video, are there more?
slovakmath 7 months ago
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bubbah671 8 months ago
Strong song, I would of love so seen him play
TheGrandCapt 8 months ago
Straight to the heart. Wow!
jaranda500 8 months ago
Would to God I could have been inited to this back yard performance.
LeFeff 9 months ago
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Where can I find out more about the DVD?
MickeyStarks 9 months ago
if i could only fly .small gods make this happy.
bubbah671 9 months ago
I met him when I was a teenager. We had dry fruit in Austin.
falconreconeight 9 months ago
Shit, they don't need any help looking foolish
getlit1 9 months ago
wow , how can this song sound so effortless , but to try and write something like this ....???
vonpirosproductions 9 months ago
The two people that disliked this video are oblivious....Simply Beautiful.
battlecrick 9 months ago
Rest in peace Blaze...
DanielJamesBlackwell 10 months ago
I had no idea that such an extraordinary video recording of Mr Blaze Foley existed. I only really knew of the late great Blaze through Lucinda Williams wonderful song Drunken Angel and more recently the wonderful album of Blaze Foley songs recorded by Gurf Morlix (Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream) but to hear such a beautiful song performed by the writer is just magic. Thanks so much for the clip.
Tony
Mouldytone 10 months ago
wow...just wow
petree81 10 months ago
Like a fuckin boss
southyr6 10 months ago
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The only thing better than this heartbreaking song is the fact that it was sung at a wedding.
chrisblakemusic 10 months ago
The only thing better than this heartbreaking song is the fact that it was sung at a wedding.
chrisblakemusic 10 months ago
thank you so much for this, I love Blaze, what a beautiful soul. I wish I could have met him.
SuperJenb13 11 months ago
What a beautiful man with a beautiful heart and soul. I wish I could have met him... where are people like this today? nowhere.
SuperJenb13 11 months ago
@SuperJenb13 Oh, they're still out there, but you won't find them on today's piece of shit country radio stations. Look toward Indie labels for this kind of stuff.
getlit1 9 months ago
Any more of this I want to hear the next song!!!
sliverpete 11 months ago
you could get depressed without even listening to the words. This makes good music. the melodys emotion matches the emotion of the guitar. so beautiful
ParkerFlyer4 11 months ago
i have never heard of blaze b4 today.i am ashamed of myself. sitting her crying, listening to "if i could only fly". if there is a hell i hope the guy who killed this truly great talent., is there and suffering. rip blaze
TheMigtee 1 year ago
If I were there, I would tell every one of those chatty-cathy's to STFU and give Blaze the attention and respect he deserves.
kayseadilligaf 1 year ago
This is awesome, thanks for sharing this great clip.
bulbheadmyass 1 year ago
"eeeeeeeeeeeeeeyeahhhhhh! WWF!!!" Geez what a knob. This is incredible btw,; never heard of this guy till i heard somebody covering this song on the radio last week
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J2zday 1 year ago
I was very young when he was all the rage on the local music scene. Just a true loyal loving fan of Blaze Foley. May he rest in peace.
emmysawvel 1 year ago
i love seeing him talk after the songs :) songs are truely amasing
minii391 1 year ago
When folk crab about me screwin' up I flip'em off and say "Hell, I've lived almost 12 years longer than Blaze Foley."
xxxMrSuspendedxxx 1 year ago
hey! any word on how to buy the documentary?
thanks!
wonkytonkzz 1 year ago
so gut!
bonatzbahnhofsprenge 1 year ago
this is truly the saddest/best song ive heard
82ecampos 1 year ago
@82ecampos Merle Haggard has been known to say "this is the greatest song ever written"
mtmanmitch 1 year ago 5
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this footage is amazing...if he only knew 50,000 people would be watching this performance 25 years later...
crackfarm76 1 year ago
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crackfarm76 1 year ago
I just had to cry
RolloffDeBunk 1 year ago
the man
thelibertinesrock 1 year ago
fucking retards talking through the song, no respect.
sneijdertje10 1 year ago 6
@sneijdertje10 Seriously, I was thinking the same exact thing. They had no clue they were in the presence of greatness. Let those with ears listen I suppose.
wryanw 1 year ago
how lucky (especially in retrospect) to have had this friggin' genius at your stupid wedding....no offence
AndrewMcCuen 1 year ago
Quite possibly the saddest love song ever written...
The Duct Tape Messiah is missed!!!
MykelObvious 1 year ago 3
beautiful song
movieactor 1 year ago
Beautiful!
kellyb228 1 year ago
kalanetics 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing, I remember Blaze. He was a good friend of my dad's. God rest his sweet soul.
Bethypooh101 1 year ago 2
@mopacmedia Did you say there is an upcoming documentary? Anywhere one can find more info on that?
TheTino 1 year ago
Yes -- we decided to re-edit it to add new material (archival video of Blaze) and will be releasing it hopefully this Summer or Fall at the latest (2010). The film is looking really good and I'm excited to finish it and make it available. Also, the website will be getting a makeover and a lot of video material will be available there.
mopacmedia 1 year ago 6
@mopacmedia I'm reading opn facebook. The DVD is close to being released.A friend posted a video of him performing The Big Cheeseburger and good fries song.
steele917 1 year ago
@steele917 Hey man, good to hear from you! Yeah, getting closer, got some dates to show it, hope to bring it to the Alpine/Marfa area. Hey, post a link to that video here, if you don't mind, thanks!
mopacmedia 1 year ago
@steele917 where would i be able to find it ?
TheGrandCapt 8 months ago
@TheGrandCapt I had received info from Hank Sinatra an old friend of Blaze. He has a facebook page. There are a few video snippets out on youtube. Cheeseburgers and good french fries is on there somewhere/a nice video, from the DVD I understand. I'm waitin' too friend. it's been several months and I have not heard anything. I'll talk to hank & see if he has any info
steele917 8 months ago
@steele917 Thank you for replying. I recently found out about Blaze and I want to know so much more.
TheGrandCapt 8 months ago
Wow, looks like Blaze has gotten kinda popular in the past 2 years. I remember when this video had only a couple hundred views...now it's 44,000+. Shit, I remember when there were no videos of Blaze on youtube.
zachkafel 1 year ago
God bless you Blaze! This is so good!
ulfpulf 1 year ago 2
Thankyou for posting this...I echo the last comment, if there is any more footage it would be more then greatly appreciated. A True Legend. Thanks
rikkidoolan82 2 years ago
@rikkidoolan82 Fortunately, there is more video. I'm working with it now, working it into the documentary about Blaze, which should be finished and available this summer (2010). And what I don't use, I'll try to get up here if I can get permission. Thanks for asking!
mopacmedia 2 years ago
Was there any more video from the wedding of this great man?
6962101 2 years ago
Hey!! I'm from Cincinnati!
raggajones12 2 years ago
the real real deal
thelibertinesrock 2 years ago 5
Prefer this one over the produced version with the musicians/band added. This one is so simple and piercing, straight to the marrow. On a par with Johnny Cash's version of hurt and Willie Nelson's Gravedigger. Only this is the original version by the original artist.
MerchantEyes 2 years ago 19
God Bless Blaze Foley. Long live the "Duct Tape Messiah" I'd give my left nut to have seen him and Townes play together. an artist, a genius, and one hell of a songwriter.
mitchelltoddj 2 years ago 2
I'd give my right nut and then whoever is taking them could have two...that would be a concert...the video of townes and blaze playing Snowing on Raton is one of my favorites...
originaluncompletely 2 years ago
too real to be popular
unclebobunclebob 2 years ago 6
You said it. It's too bad.
mellowmark1 2 years ago
he kinda makes chesney,paisley,keith,rascal flatts ,mcgraw--look foolish
iceaxe56 2 years ago 29
@iceaxe56
Until you see the bank statements.
bertwindon 2 years ago
@iceaxe56 -- they all looked foolish before they ever took a stage
stellapitbull 1 year ago
@iceaxe56 no kinda about it, this makes them look like kids trying to play in a man's game
nc2kw 1 year ago
@iceaxe56 they are foolish
TheGrandCapt 8 months ago
@iceaxe56 i fucking despise new country.....its pop with a southern accent. pathetic.
Treadsoftly14 5 months ago
This song was played at my cousins funeral.
astevens28 2 years ago 4
I like the song, but it does sorta sound like that arthur....dont get me wrong....maybe just sounds natural-like (lol)
dutchdreams831 2 years ago
arthur who?
unclebobunclebob 2 years ago
I played this for a mate.A good guy,but ,he just didn't get it.
He said "it sounds like hes making it up as he goes along"
Sad
arthurdonachy 2 years ago
@arthurdonachy
Well, it's funny you should say that, becoz I've just discovered this Blaze Foley, (now that IS sad !) and think he is a great artist and a very lovely man, but I got the same impression !
bertwindon 2 years ago
If a word truley captures it's essence then I would be so humble to utter the word... authentic.. where so many strive and yet fail.
wovokanarchy 2 years ago 2
Whats the story with the Duct Tape and Blaze Foley
gramach 2 years ago
Blaze was the duct tape messiah.
espacho 2 years ago
and the duct suit!?
spookytone 2 years ago
He made several suits for himself and others. He would take a suit jacket from the thrift store, then he'd duct tape the lapels, pockets and sleeve cuffs were trimmed in duct tape.
mopacmedia 2 years ago
he also duct taped the holes in his shoes, and anything else he could find to improve upon.
espacho 2 years ago
This is so touching. Love it.
izjustagirl 2 years ago
new documentary recently premiered in Austin..: " Blaze Foley Inside (aka Drunken Angel)"
leahcim3360 2 years ago
Hi -- unfortunately, "Drunken Angel" has not premiere yet (as of June 2009). Technical difficulties at the festival prevented it's premiere. It's been shown at a number of "test screenings" while we tweak the edit.
mopacmedia 2 years ago
when it is available how can it be seen or purchased?
briane777666 2 years ago
Soon -- we're conducting a few final interviews for it and finalizing the edit. We'll start showing it the beginning of 2010 and it'll be available later in 2010.
PetRockBitMe 2 years ago
Merle Haggard recorded this song. How many people can say that? Of course Blaze wasn't always so nice in person. Some people think he was a dick but nobody ever thought less of him because of it. Well, not for long anyway.
GeorgieWise 2 years ago
This man's a true genious! God bless and rest his soul.
SteveStoneDadof2 2 years ago
I love this song. haha and I heard this and of Blaze for the first time today. i am already trying to learn the song on guitar myself. It's so fun to play!
DannyKrow 2 years ago
great song...
reliablebow 2 years ago
just noticed the drunk woman trying to sing in the background. I'd have smacked her for disturbing the song.
espacho 2 years ago
I'll bet you're a lot of fun at a wedding. I think you miss the point, espacho. But bless you anyway for listening to Blaze.
ozowhiley 2 years ago 2
You're right, i wouldn't be any fun at a wedding. I'm a miserable bastard. Cheers to Foley though.
espacho 2 years ago
LOL, I completely take it back. Miserable bastards unite! Peace.
wholechild 2 years ago 2
At first I thought it was a baby crying...yeah, she should have been ductaped and tied up..ha..stupid drunk lady trying to ruin a beautiful song
briane777666 2 years ago
Strips the song down to its bones, and what gorgeous and sad bones those be. Genius.
badtux 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this video!
WildBillGrover 2 years ago
there will never be a video on youtube worthy of my tears after this one. if there is a god, I hope she blesses you Blaze. you are the only one who deserves it.
knappydanny 2 years ago
How did Blaze die?
MilesPittman 2 years ago
got shot
GramParsons8 2 years ago
@MilesPittman shot in the back by a son of a bitch who was acquitted for self-defense. He was a guy who had been stealing his dad's social security checks and Blaze stood up to him
probinson1337 1 year ago
Fantastic candid video. Love it!!
madmanmoo2 2 years ago
I love the intimacy of this clip, and how you can hear others carrying on their chit chat in the background, oblivious. The noise lessens towards the end as people start to catch on to the quality and sincerity of the performer.
baxwest 2 years ago
Hey
What's up
Yes I'm older
Still don't forget
Life is what you make of it
4theloveband 3 years ago
Very interesting, you can see that he is tethered to the surroundings by a very fine thread. It was a painful world he lived in. Brilliant writer.
countrygreg 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this great song!
rt1632 3 years ago
I'm so glad this video was posted. Blaze's songs are just too damn great to be obscure.
ejohne3 3 years ago
I love blaze he writes some real down to earth songs , A tragic situation about his lost recordings .
thanks for posting
please post more blaze videos please
hotmidgetsluts 3 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this. It is so great to hear Blaze himself. I cant hardly wait until you can post the second song he sings. Please hurry!! Thanks again for a great post.
berto01 3 years ago
What an absolutely Beautiful performance of a Great Song!
Does anyone know where this is from?
Thanks for posting it.
Harvestersz 3 years ago
Glad you like it! This video is from Sharon and Lew Andre Mathews, recorded at their wedding party in 1985. I believe in Austin.
mopacmedia 3 years ago
I like to drink beer, hang out in the bars
I don't like buses, I don't like cars
Don't like presidents Don't like stars
Never had stitches but I do got scars
I love to go to parties, I love my friends
I got no books but I got book ends
Think I'm crazy but that depends
I don't seem that crazy to me.
saustin151 3 years ago
A perfect example of boiling down lyrics to the pure emotion. Beautiful song.
jambrasvo 3 years ago
Did I already say thanks for this post? Just in case, thanks so very much. I've listened to it dozens of times.
nllleonard 3 years ago 2
My first time also. He's amazing
6962101 3 years ago 2
Thank you for posting this amazing video.
sonofapick 3 years ago
I'm speechless...my first time to hear Blaze.
othercousin 3 years ago 2
AWSOME!!! Thanks for posting!
mavrojh 3 years ago
The way he gives his head a little shake at 2:36 makes me think that it's a tear that's falling. Could be sweat from under his hat. Either way.
Anna1755 3 years ago
i was just gonna post a comment about that very thing ....I think its a tear....But it may be sweat!!!
TiffyS21 3 years ago
Either way - what an amazing song. It's his Birthday today. Speaking of a tear falling.
Anna1755 3 years ago
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Nowen7000 3 years ago
If this song dont make you cry then your already dead! Sing it to the angels.
zenphil 3 years ago 7
What a friggin' genius.....
simmons1969 3 years ago 4
song
NathanEtheridge 3 years ago 2
great
first introduction to blaze
searching him out
i like the voices in the background
the kids and parents
the vid has a great vibe
aaaardvark111 3 years ago 2
I can't stop watching this... What a find. Fantastic.
GrumpyCoyoteTunes 3 years ago 3
Amazing that people could have this played in front of them and not realize what a moment this is. Fack'n beautiful! And to hear him talk too...
zeppona 3 years ago 2
Man, such a nice, raw glimpse of Blaze Foley. The more I listen to this song and watch the vid the more I really enjoy and appreciate it for what it is. Great.
doggskull 3 years ago 3
BLAZE FOLEY-o-RAMA October 17 @ Ruta Maya benefiting Austin Resource Center for The Homeless. We are printing Blaze shirts to benefit ARCH. More details on the lineup as she comes...
saustin151 3 years ago 2
I will not be able to make the show but I would love to buy a Blaze shirt to support the cause. contact me..
living in the woods in a tree by Sybil Rosen is out on amazon, well i pre-ordered.. so have a look..
o2bhi2 3 years ago
beautifil song.I also heard about BlaZe through John prine
moshernomore 3 years ago
This man sings some of the most achingly beautiful music I've ever heard. Sure wish I had known of him before his unfortunate death. RIP, Blaze.
hinamauka 3 years ago 4
You could Blaze - and you did.
blackchairdenizen 3 years ago 4
This is beautiful. I have John Prine to thank for introducing me to Blaze Foley, and I'm very glad that he did.
jordanthecat 3 years ago 3
Some kind of savior singing the blues
A derelict in your duct tape shoes
Your orphan clothes and your long dark hair
Looking like you didn't care
Drunken Angel
blackchairdenizen 3 years ago 5
amazing musician. divine.
I'd've loved to see him play.
SleepyLittleTown 3 years ago 5
what an incredibly beautiful song.
im going to dive into Blaze
Foleys tunes head first.
coolanddark 3 years ago 4
This is just beautiful!
nllleonard 3 years ago 2
thanks for turning me onto this singer/songwriter........
flatted5th 3 years ago 2
AMAZING...Thanks for posting....
newfiesunset 3 years ago 2
Thanks for putting this up!
More Blaze...please?
Tubee2TOO 3 years ago 2