how can you listen to Rascal Flats and say that you like country music after hearing that...oh, wait.....they dont play good country on ther radio....my bad...carry on
I've never seen the documentary, but it is so good to see "Uncle" Seymour come to life again. He could talk - but always had a lot of wisdom. And Townes was a unique and gifted songwriter. Thanks for posting this longer sequence.
this is the first video on youtube that I have came back to day in and day out. its a shame that the ones who can dig in that deep and share a piece of themselves leave us so early.
The only man I feel may be on par with Van Zandt is John Fahey. I just think it is a crying shame that Eddie Van Halen or Jimi Hendrix get the spotlight when quality sound like this exists.
who's the Lady? was she one of Townes wifes? Girlfriends...Beautiful woman...they say Townes wrote a song about a girlfriend that died-"Snow Don't fall". came to wondering if this was the lady he wrote about? As I listen to Unk Seymore Washington I come to the conclusion this man should have had a chance to lead our country. REAL, HONEST, SINCERE. God bless ya Mr Washington
When you're a young white man who can make an old black man in his 70's cry because the song you wrote is that deep, you have written a classic. Long live old country. It needs to come back.
I never listened to Townes music in my 55 years but I always loved Steves music and stories. This clip is a work of art it says something about life, Steve did an awsome job with Townes stuff
@sjrlmn i know , i'm from wales uk , small town , i saw him play in a small venue when i was a young rocker and he changed my life, as soon as lifes troubles caught up with me as they do, i turned to townes for my broken salvation! just beautiful x
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you say you care for uncle seymours soul, but you dont care for the song. the song brings tears to uncles syemours face.. so your idiotic statement makes no sense, like most retards on you tube, you have no sense of soul or talent. you arenothing------ loser douche bag with no talent.
Maybe you're right. But who are you? I insulted no one. I am allowed to comment. Townes mumbles his song so badly I can't hear what he's saying. Maybe Uncle Seymour heard it better. Maybe he had some grit in his eyes. You think you know the truth and you don't. You have no right to insult me.
Sure, have a right to your opinion, but I'm concerned for your hearing mate, what do you mean mumbling? sounds all clear to me. Either your ears are crook or your computer speakers are. cheers
@danlyons45 Townes is my musical hero and my favorite musician ever, but to be fair he did mumble at times. Especially when he had been doing a lot of drinking or drugs or whatever. But a lot of it was due to all of his teeth being fake teeth except for the front 2. He wasn't mumbling here though. Just a beautiful voice that you can feel hit deep in your heart and soul.
People who are watching this tend to be huge Townes Van Zandt fans, so some of us erupt when you insult his music. However, you have every right not to like the song and to not be insulted for disliking it.
If you ever get to a point of desperation or sadness in your life, I think you might find this sound useful, especially if you pay careful attention to the lyrics.
no 2 ppl are ready to die now :D me also
pontustilling100 2 weeks ago
fuck it! not going to resist im properly crying
13Geffen 2 weeks ago
One guy was ready to die.
benjavari 1 month ago
Uncle Seymour got all busted up.....ME TOO :(
jojoheartspaypay 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
I want this movie:( someone help, lol
jojoheartspaypay 2 months ago
@jojoheartspaypay amazon has the movie in stock:)
Great movie!
atelang666 2 months ago
how can you listen to Rascal Flats and say that you like country music after hearing that...oh, wait.....they dont play good country on ther radio....my bad...carry on
gordomcc 3 months ago
watch those tears
ghongvanna 3 months ago
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theroadsofar 4 months ago in playlist The Decemberists Like Good Videos
Thank you for posting this, seeitasitis.
writersblock26 4 months ago
You still make people cry Townes, black or white,believer or nonbeliever.
sanjarsencer 5 months ago
anyone got any idea when this was shot?
aleatoric12 5 months ago
@aleatoric12 Winter 1975
HColette 5 months ago
@aleatoric12 1975. It is from the film Heartworn Highways. Excellent film by the way.
MrOutlawCountry 3 months ago
That's not Suzanna Clark. This was filmed in Austin and at this time Guy and Susanna were living back in Nashville.
HColette 7 months ago
@HColette Who is she then? She's quite the historical honey.
neonatalpenguin 5 months ago
@neonatalpenguin She's Phyllis Ivy.
HColette 5 months ago
Susanna Clark looks absolutely beautiful in this video and her voice at 5:10 ...Wow!
sullymahopac 7 months ago
Turn this up loud enough and you'll think a dog is barking outside your house
able1039 7 months ago
I've never seen the documentary, but it is so good to see "Uncle" Seymour come to life again. He could talk - but always had a lot of wisdom. And Townes was a unique and gifted songwriter. Thanks for posting this longer sequence.
HColette 8 months ago
lovely beautiful.this is real stuff! ++++++
IbnNero 8 months ago
Uncle Seymour knew what was ahead for Townes.
HColette 8 months ago 2
El verso de "La Pena o la Nada" de Nacho Vegas se refiere a la parte donde Uncle Seymour llora:
"Como el negro escuchando a Van Zandt cantar... Waitin' Around to Die..."
fermelom 9 months ago
I wish i didn't want no more whiskey. such self control often seems beyond me...
morleydotes666 9 months ago
this is the first video on youtube that I have came back to day in and day out. its a shame that the ones who can dig in that deep and share a piece of themselves leave us so early.
hatejustin6307 9 months ago
Townes was a great poet ... Wish you were here
cornbread427 9 months ago
everytime i watch this video it always brings a tear to my eye. not the song. but when the old man cries i feel so sorry for him.
BILLABONGBOB1 10 months ago
Great footage hey Billy.. Blacky
tblaxxable 10 months ago
great performance of my favorite TVZ song....simply great
guanobucks 11 months ago
me and seymour got the same birthday! cool
Magnificoooooo 11 months ago
THE GREAT TOWNES!!!!!!!!!!
deuhtsiv 11 months ago
Beautiful!
lindabphoenix 1 year ago
so so nice=)
scrabbledmind 1 year ago
1 guy drank to much whiskey
wmlilgiant07 1 year ago
great
bobblueeyes 1 year ago
The only man I feel may be on par with Van Zandt is John Fahey. I just think it is a crying shame that Eddie Van Halen or Jimi Hendrix get the spotlight when quality sound like this exists.
Herooftimex 1 year ago
@Herooftimex Hey man dont cut Jimi down, hes a great poet, and guitarist too.
cantarooots 1 year ago
@Herooftimex Opinions exist, you know...
pjautuvas 5 months ago
only townes can pull a tear from the hardest persons eye
94impala1982 1 year ago 5
"drink the best of bourbon whiskey" - best advice ever!
AssetRenew 1 year ago 2
who's the Lady? was she one of Townes wifes? Girlfriends...Beautiful woman...they say Townes wrote a song about a girlfriend that died-"Snow Don't fall". came to wondering if this was the lady he wrote about? As I listen to Unk Seymore Washington I come to the conclusion this man should have had a chance to lead our country. REAL, HONEST, SINCERE. God bless ya Mr Washington
steele917 1 year ago 2
@steele917 Its Susanna Clark, Guy Clark's missus. Lucky fucker.
livedinbars 1 year ago
@livedinbars Actually it's Phylis Ivey,
infiniteblue434 1 year ago
5:26 I'd be sad too if, after giving advice on how to live a good and long life, I got "Waiting Around to Die" in return.
SoundDefiance 1 year ago 5
too bad townes didn't take heed to uncle seymours' advice
porkinwitz 1 year ago 5
When you're a young white man who can make an old black man in his 70's cry because the song you wrote is that deep, you have written a classic. Long live old country. It needs to come back.
JacksonShredder18 1 year ago 8
I never listened to Townes music in my 55 years but I always loved Steves music and stories. This clip is a work of art it says something about life, Steve did an awsome job with Townes stuff
robwright100 2 years ago
I seen Steve Earle playing in Kent, Ohio this past month and he was "playing" as if Townes was beside him if you know what I mean...
bad2thebanjo 2 years ago 3
Do indeed. Seeing Steve in Derry in November. Closest Thing I'll Get to Townes.
sirlordcomic 2 years ago
This clip is awesome! This song is awesome!
motoxxx174 2 years ago
last coment to nrm333
gymhourfee 2 years ago
Texas!
BJORT 2 years ago 3
Something about listening to Townes always brings a tear to my eye.
sjrlmn 3 years ago 31
@sjrlmn i know , i'm from wales uk , small town , i saw him play in a small venue when i was a young rocker and he changed my life, as soon as lifes troubles caught up with me as they do, i turned to townes for my broken salvation! just beautiful x
Raindogno7 4 months ago 3
I love Uncle Seymour's calmness. You can tell he's a great soul. Not sure I care for the song.
djStrimmer 3 years ago
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you say you care for uncle seymours soul, but you dont care for the song. the song brings tears to uncles syemours face.. so your idiotic statement makes no sense, like most retards on you tube, you have no sense of soul or talent. you arenothing------ loser douche bag with no talent.
nrm333 3 years ago
Maybe you're right. But who are you? I insulted no one. I am allowed to comment. Townes mumbles his song so badly I can't hear what he's saying. Maybe Uncle Seymour heard it better. Maybe he had some grit in his eyes. You think you know the truth and you don't. You have no right to insult me.
djStrimmer 3 years ago
Sure, have a right to your opinion, but I'm concerned for your hearing mate, what do you mean mumbling? sounds all clear to me. Either your ears are crook or your computer speakers are. cheers
danlyons45 2 years ago 19
@danlyons45 Townes is my musical hero and my favorite musician ever, but to be fair he did mumble at times. Especially when he had been doing a lot of drinking or drugs or whatever. But a lot of it was due to all of his teeth being fake teeth except for the front 2. He wasn't mumbling here though. Just a beautiful voice that you can feel hit deep in your heart and soul.
MrOutlawCountry 3 months ago
you smell like wee! you smell like wee!
look i can insult people on the interwebs too! i know so much!
you smell like wee! you smell like wee!
CUNTGAFFLE 3 years ago
its cool if someone dont care for a song.. who cares .. no need to call him a retard..
your ruining youtube by making people feel they cant comment honestly.. chill out
tOOballs 3 years ago 5
You are a complete asshole. I understand the mans statement.
Clear the wax out of your ears.
It is a sad song. Not something you listen to first thing in the morning.
By the way I met townes in 92, He is my favorite singer/ song writer. I also know guy and susana clark very well.
My point being what the fuck are you talking about you misinformed halfbreed.
shane mario
gymhourfee 2 years ago
People who are watching this tend to be huge Townes Van Zandt fans, so some of us erupt when you insult his music. However, you have every right not to like the song and to not be insulted for disliking it.
If you ever get to a point of desperation or sadness in your life, I think you might find this sound useful, especially if you pay careful attention to the lyrics.
mistascott007 2 years ago
Dripping Springs Beaudah and Blanco. Makes me almost home-sick.
classof80extant 3 years ago
Amazing, I got to get that dvd! Thanx for sharing :)
Sissham 3 years ago