Could have been me. I'm one of the lucky ones. My bottom was not so low. At least not yet. Thanks for this song. It helps put life in perspective. Blessings.
Hello Dan, if people were not indifferent to the homeless there would be less poverty in this land ... a small room ... blankets ... warm clothes ... a piece of bread will be given to those who have nothing...
Laughed (at the resourceful signs) and cried (so sad that so many have so little). ... reminds me of my dad (not the drinking) having rough times when he was a young man. One summer we had a chance to experience life on the road w him. Even tho' we had a home-on-wheels (old schoolbus that often broke down) we "worked" along the way picking apples, odd jobs, etc. It gave me a lot of insight into the less fortunate lives of others and made me appreciative of what I do have. Great song/message!
@julanenova Thanks! And lol! Some of those signs are so funny! Why lie I need a beer! that one always tickles me! Im glad things worked out with your Dad! Sometimes we need to go through the tough times to fully appreciate the good times!
This is a wonderful original...been there got the t shirt....thank you for this.. its amazing...
I have posted a similar one on my channel....its an original by a friend of mine ..its called shadow man .......would love you to drop by ...;0) happy belated new year my friend..sorry im late...
The term "Skid Row" came from Seattle as you probably already know. It was where the logs were skidded down the shoot to the waterfront. All the winos would do their drinking and whatever underneath and around this massive log skid. I especially feel for the older ones who are constantly used as prey by the younger ones. Misuse of alcohol has done such incredible damage to human lives. Boy you write great songs Dan. You should get a book published with an acccompanying CD of your recordings!
@FiremanOly YES! That is a great story Steve! There sure are a lot of Homeless on the streets these days. Im sure you heard about John T Williams the native american who inebriated on the streets and was shot and killed by a police officer. I dont even go downtown anymore. Its just to darn scary!
for some reason this is the first time I have heard this even though it was done a while back Dan. I know of no one who writes better songs than you do on real life stories. As a former Seattle cop, I worked in Pioneer Square for several years and dealt with the drunks, and druggies all day long. They could be frustrating at times but I always felt sorry for them and actually made friends with many of them. I even got to see some of them kick their habit and sober up, far too few of that though.
@trevorm1 Hi Trevor! Thanks! I already commented on your great song but Im listening to it right now and it sounds even better! Excellent slide guitar work to!
@TheMinstrelSpirit Hi Rob! Yep I had this one up before but I took it down cause it wasnt exactly perfect. From now on Im going to try and get it right before posting so I dont have to keep messing with it! Thanks!
we love all yer videos they all speak of times most of us have to go through or people we love that go throught them........great stuff.....love em all....Cathy and Bill in Des Moines
@curbshoppin Thanks Cathy and BIll! WOW! Your right down the street from in Des Moines! Im in shoreline. Hope your having a great day enjoying the rain like I am! Thanks!
@nllleonard Thanks so much Nancy! I think I like this flatpick version better than the fingerpicking one. Oh I LOVE your channel design! I meant to say that earlier! WOW!
Every now and then I'll hear a song and afterwards, without even knowin' the words,
I'll find myself hum-singin' it to myself. This one did that and it tells me without even havin' to think about it that it's a great song n' melody. Not to mention the poignant lyrics grab at yer heart in a way that make ya' wanna' just hug somebody. Hey, that's my take on it anyway. Real Nice work man, Real Nice !
Beautiful song and video well done. It is really sad seeing people going through stuff like that. Thank you for sharing this one!!! ************************s
Hey Dan. You know how I feel about this one. And I still remember how little I slept the night I posted this. Waiting to hear from you if you were okay with my performance. What an amazing song, from an incredible songwriter.
Take care Dan ( I'm watching the Jr. Hockey Game vs Russia right now!! Canada is winning 3 - 0 for now !! )
@MonkeylessJohn John when you sang this song It was a highlight in my life and it gave me the confidence to keep on writing songs. I tried to play it like you did here! Your still my hero! Go Canada! Im becoming a big hockey fan to lately!! Basketball has always been my favorite sport both for playing and watching.Thanks John!
@MonkeylessJohn and u, another one with lack of confidence, waiting to see if he was okay with ur performance...who would not be happy with your performance?!..always beautiful, the two of u, always beautifully talented!!!
Dan, I have a special place in my heart for the homeless. Been out on the streets myself a time or two myself. I wasn't the sign person or the panhandler because you can find a hell of a lot in dumpsters! Box cars are a BAD choice in the winter unless a person enjoys bedding down in a freezer. No help to be had from the government unless you have an address. Catch 22. I never looked for help from the government though... dumpsters as I said! Thanks for bringing the awareness.
@rbheiss Thanks Rolland! Seems weve traveled similiar paths. I used to live in an old pickup truck with a canopy for two years then I traded that in for a 75 dodge van with tinted windows then that for an old broken down mold infested motor home which was like living in a condo. about four years total without a steady non rolling roof over my head. Dont be afraid to use the government for help! Hell everyone else is. God bless and good luck!
Sounds great flat picked Dan !!! another great original Dan...absolutely perfect pics to along with the words....heartwrenching....Excellent tune and vid Dan !!!...always awesome hearin ya man....hope yer weeks going good...have a great weekend too !!Cheers bro !!!
@Eddie629 Thanks Eddie! Its back to the ol grindstone tomorroo. I wish we had 5 days off and 2 days of work instead of the other way around. Maybe someday. I hope to hear some new video from you soon!
u got me shivering here listening to u! was this the very first song John sang of yours!? i think!..such a very touching song it sure is! so very sad! u sure have gotten good at making these videos to go along with ur songs so very perfectly and sure do enhance the meaning behind the words!beautifully written, sung and played by u ! its a sad sad situation ! but so wonderful to hear this again!
@justcallmethelma Thanks Kathy! I tried to play this like John does! John was the first one to sing one of my songs! That kind of gave me some confidence for better or worse.lol
@coolanddark i am so glad he gave u confidence to continue on buddy! and i hope u never doubt yourself again, u got what it takes........u really do, do u think i would encourage u to get up on a stage and make a fool of urself? nooooooo, never, and i pray someday we give u the confidence to do that...even if just once..but i suspect if u did once, the crowd would insist u come again!!! keep writting, keep performing, never ever stop!! u got it! u really got it!!
Could have been me. I'm one of the lucky ones. My bottom was not so low. At least not yet. Thanks for this song. It helps put life in perspective. Blessings.
Cherisey1 1 year ago
Hello Dan, if people were not indifferent to the homeless there would be less poverty in this land ... a small room ... blankets ... warm clothes ... a piece of bread will be given to those who have nothing...
I wish you all the best my friend :)
Hugs, Rosy
Roselyne18 1 year ago
@Roselyne18 You said it Rosy! We need to show a little love to those less fortunate! Thanks!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Dig this song, Dan! And thanks for putting my picture in the beginning......
losthills 1 year ago
@losthills lolol! Sorry Archie I didnt no that was you.haha. I hope all the less fortunate ones in this video find a a happy home!
coolanddark 1 year ago
.....shut me right up
oldnrone 1 year ago
@oldnrone lol! Thanks Guy! Hope all is going good!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Laughed (at the resourceful signs) and cried (so sad that so many have so little). ... reminds me of my dad (not the drinking) having rough times when he was a young man. One summer we had a chance to experience life on the road w him. Even tho' we had a home-on-wheels (old schoolbus that often broke down) we "worked" along the way picking apples, odd jobs, etc. It gave me a lot of insight into the less fortunate lives of others and made me appreciative of what I do have. Great song/message!
julanenova 1 year ago
@julanenova Thanks! And lol! Some of those signs are so funny! Why lie I need a beer! that one always tickles me! Im glad things worked out with your Dad! Sometimes we need to go through the tough times to fully appreciate the good times!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Another great song brother!!! John Leon
namnoiz 1 year ago
@namnoiz thanks so much John! Peace and happiness to you!
coolanddark 1 year ago
This song is true.........very good.......
yabonfada 1 year ago
@yabonfada Thanks very much! i appreciate!
coolanddark 1 year ago
That was a really moving song Dan.
duckscli 1 year ago
@duckscli Thanks Duncan!
coolanddark 1 year ago
You're an amazing songwriter, Dan. This is absolutely wonderful. Love the flatpicking. Sounds wunnerful!
suuzzee5 1 year ago
@suuzzee5 Thanks Suze! I think the flat strumming works better than the fingerpicking version. Its fun to play it both ways though. thanks!
coolanddark 1 year ago
This is a wonderful original...been there got the t shirt....thank you for this.. its amazing...
I have posted a similar one on my channel....its an original by a friend of mine ..its called shadow man .......would love you to drop by ...;0) happy belated new year my friend..sorry im late...
alexandraxxxxxx 1 year ago
@alexandraxxxxxx Thanks Alexandra! Im glad you liked it and Im on my way to check out Shadow Man!
coolanddark 1 year ago
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stargate34 1 year ago
@stargate34 WOW! Thanks for all the exclamation points! I might deserve all of them but I`ll take em! Thanks!
coolanddark 1 year ago
What can I say Dan, that was fantastic!!! Excellent song my friend!!!
classican 1 year ago
@classican Thanks Pete! I appreciate that!
coolanddark 1 year ago
@misterstewball Thank you very much for your incredible comment Max! You have the true pen of a Poet!
coolanddark 1 year ago
a real classic of a song - well deserving of the SSoAfOW!! all the best :o) Alan
blinddrunkal 1 year ago
@blinddrunkal Thanks you for your nice comment! Have a great day Alan!
coolanddark 1 year ago
The term "Skid Row" came from Seattle as you probably already know. It was where the logs were skidded down the shoot to the waterfront. All the winos would do their drinking and whatever underneath and around this massive log skid. I especially feel for the older ones who are constantly used as prey by the younger ones. Misuse of alcohol has done such incredible damage to human lives. Boy you write great songs Dan. You should get a book published with an acccompanying CD of your recordings!
FiremanOly 1 year ago
@FiremanOly YES! That is a great story Steve! There sure are a lot of Homeless on the streets these days. Im sure you heard about John T Williams the native american who inebriated on the streets and was shot and killed by a police officer. I dont even go downtown anymore. Its just to darn scary!
coolanddark 1 year ago
for some reason this is the first time I have heard this even though it was done a while back Dan. I know of no one who writes better songs than you do on real life stories. As a former Seattle cop, I worked in Pioneer Square for several years and dealt with the drunks, and druggies all day long. They could be frustrating at times but I always felt sorry for them and actually made friends with many of them. I even got to see some of them kick their habit and sober up, far too few of that though.
FiremanOly 1 year ago
@FiremanOly Thanks so much Steve! Yes I had a fingerpicking version up. I tried to play this one like John does with a pick. Thanks Steve!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Good to see this one back up for all to absorb...
You are the man Dan!!What a fine fine song..
canajian 1 year ago
@canajian Thanks Gerry! I had to get the old Drunkard back up on the tube where she belongs! Hope all is well my friend!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Great song man. I wrote something about this too called Hungry Man. Check it out.
trevorm1 1 year ago
@trevorm1 Hi Trevor! Thanks! I already commented on your great song but Im listening to it right now and it sounds even better! Excellent slide guitar work to!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Splendid as usual, Dan!
marcoacca 1 year ago
@marcoacca Thanks for your nice comment Marco!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Great Job, good song and lyrics ! BRAVO ! realistic !
Rene
guylline 1 year ago
@guylline Thanks very much Rene! I hope your having a nice day!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Have I heard this one before?
If not it sounds amazing Dan...your songs have such heart and genuine feeling....touches the soul man...Dan you da man...the songwriting man...
TheMinstrelSpirit 1 year ago
@TheMinstrelSpirit Hi Rob! Yep I had this one up before but I took it down cause it wasnt exactly perfect. From now on Im going to try and get it right before posting so I dont have to keep messing with it! Thanks!
coolanddark 1 year ago
we love all yer videos they all speak of times most of us have to go through or people we love that go throught them........great stuff.....love em all....Cathy and Bill in Des Moines
curbshoppin 1 year ago
@curbshoppin Thanks Cathy and BIll! WOW! Your right down the street from in Des Moines! Im in shoreline. Hope your having a great day enjoying the rain like I am! Thanks!
coolanddark 1 year ago
wow!!! this is an awesome song! WOWOW!!!!!! AWESOME!!! you sure know how to write them right!!! you are so amazing!!!!!!
hug u
dona'
LittleFawn60 1 year ago
@LittleFawn60 Oh I wish I was there to give you a big hug Dona! Happy Birtday in three more days! Thanks!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Old favorite. So glad to hear it again. Faved of course. ANd copying to my computer not to be lost. THis one sparkles like diamonds, Dan.
NAncy
nllleonard 1 year ago
@nllleonard Thanks so much Nancy! I think I like this flatpick version better than the fingerpicking one. Oh I LOVE your channel design! I meant to say that earlier! WOW!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Every now and then I'll hear a song and afterwards, without even knowin' the words,
I'll find myself hum-singin' it to myself. This one did that and it tells me without even havin' to think about it that it's a great song n' melody. Not to mention the poignant lyrics grab at yer heart in a way that make ya' wanna' just hug somebody. Hey, that's my take on it anyway. Real Nice work man, Real Nice !
profwaldo 1 year ago
@profwaldo WOW! Thanks for your great comment my friend! Makes it all worth while! I appreciate that!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Beautiful song and video well done. It is really sad seeing people going through stuff like that. Thank you for sharing this one!!! ************************s
Dianne
sjkalsc 1 year ago
@sjkalsc THanks Dianne! Its really is sad to see those scrounging out an excistence out on the skids!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Hey Dan. You know how I feel about this one. And I still remember how little I slept the night I posted this. Waiting to hear from you if you were okay with my performance. What an amazing song, from an incredible songwriter.
Take care Dan ( I'm watching the Jr. Hockey Game vs Russia right now!! Canada is winning 3 - 0 for now !! )
MonkeylessJohn 1 year ago
@MonkeylessJohn John when you sang this song It was a highlight in my life and it gave me the confidence to keep on writing songs. I tried to play it like you did here! Your still my hero! Go Canada! Im becoming a big hockey fan to lately!! Basketball has always been my favorite sport both for playing and watching.Thanks John!
coolanddark 1 year ago
@MonkeylessJohn and u, another one with lack of confidence, waiting to see if he was okay with ur performance...who would not be happy with your performance?!..always beautiful, the two of u, always beautifully talented!!!
justcallmethelma 1 year ago
@darianryder THanks kindly! I appreciate it!!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Dan, I have a special place in my heart for the homeless. Been out on the streets myself a time or two myself. I wasn't the sign person or the panhandler because you can find a hell of a lot in dumpsters! Box cars are a BAD choice in the winter unless a person enjoys bedding down in a freezer. No help to be had from the government unless you have an address. Catch 22. I never looked for help from the government though... dumpsters as I said! Thanks for bringing the awareness.
Rolland
rbheiss 1 year ago
@rbheiss Thanks Rolland! Seems weve traveled similiar paths. I used to live in an old pickup truck with a canopy for two years then I traded that in for a 75 dodge van with tinted windows then that for an old broken down mold infested motor home which was like living in a condo. about four years total without a steady non rolling roof over my head. Dont be afraid to use the government for help! Hell everyone else is. God bless and good luck!
coolanddark 1 year ago
great!!!
psychospeakempire 1 year ago
@psychospeakempire Thanks for the video response! Without a home is a great song!
coolanddark 1 year ago
great storytelling Dan.
amccann7 1 year ago
@amccann7 Thanks Amy! I sure appreciate that!
coolanddark 1 year ago
@CharmedQuarkZ99 Thanks Rich! I appreciate that!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Beautiful song Dan.... sad song but beautiful... love your originals man!
Happy New Year to you and your family my friend.... Keith
mywebcamsessions 1 year ago
@mywebcamsessions Thanks Keith! I liked your long monday video!
coolanddark 1 year ago
Sounds great flat picked Dan !!! another great original Dan...absolutely perfect pics to along with the words....heartwrenching....Excellent tune and vid Dan !!!...always awesome hearin ya man....hope yer weeks going good...have a great weekend too !!Cheers bro !!!
Eddie629 1 year ago
@Eddie629 Thanks Eddie! Its back to the ol grindstone tomorroo. I wish we had 5 days off and 2 days of work instead of the other way around. Maybe someday. I hope to hear some new video from you soon!
coolanddark 1 year ago
There but for the grace of God go I ..I love this version of your great song Dan
Rob
Ottawarocket 1 year ago
@Ottawarocket Amen Rocket! Thanks for stopping by! I always look forward to a new video from you! Hint hint!
coolanddark 1 year ago
u got me shivering here listening to u! was this the very first song John sang of yours!? i think!..such a very touching song it sure is! so very sad! u sure have gotten good at making these videos to go along with ur songs so very perfectly and sure do enhance the meaning behind the words!beautifully written, sung and played by u ! its a sad sad situation ! but so wonderful to hear this again!
justcallmethelma 1 year ago
@justcallmethelma Thanks Kathy! I tried to play this like John does! John was the first one to sing one of my songs! That kind of gave me some confidence for better or worse.lol
coolanddark 1 year ago
@coolanddark i am so glad he gave u confidence to continue on buddy! and i hope u never doubt yourself again, u got what it takes........u really do, do u think i would encourage u to get up on a stage and make a fool of urself? nooooooo, never, and i pray someday we give u the confidence to do that...even if just once..but i suspect if u did once, the crowd would insist u come again!!! keep writting, keep performing, never ever stop!! u got it! u really got it!!
justcallmethelma 1 year ago