Alcohol and Pills

[000horseman000]

fred was not an asshole to me, saw him twice,once at the ship stjohns nl , other night at the rockhouse,both times he spoke with me briefley, signed my cap, and shook my hand. capital gentlemen, i must say.and on a side note, the fella dresses as sharp as a tack.

[boomhauer15]

fix the sound for heaven's sake, it keeps like, hiccuping. for once i'd like to find a song i like on youtube that doesn't do that.

[PTPHackReport]

@boomhauer15 its not hiccupping your audio configuration is messed up .-.

[randomartist01]

@PTPHackReport No, it's hiccupping.

[edwildman]

Some here have commented that Fred is an "asshole." Your opinion, so what? Do you look to artists to be your good buddies who you can hang out with and get bragging rights with your friends? Maybe you met him once and he was having a bad day, haven't you ever had one? What the f**k makes you so special? I heard Neil Young is a control freak, but I've loved his music for 40 years. I'm not looking to hang out with him, just enjoy his art. Get over yourself, shut up and listen or just go away.

[edwildman]

Several here have commented that Fred is a "asshole." Your opinion, so what? Do you look to artists to be your good buddies who you can hang out with and get bragging rights with your friends? Maybe you met him once and he was having a bad day, haven't you ever had one? What the f**k makes you so special? I heard Neil Young is a control freak, but I've loved his music for 40 years. I'm not looking to hang out with him, just enjoy his art. Get over yourself, shut up and listen or just go away.

[PRbizWiz]

Amy Winehouse - this one's for you. RIP

[papagolfwhiskey]

I enjoy his music. A relative of mine turned me on to him by hiring for a ridicoulously large and wonderful birthday bash that was part of her bucket list. Speaking to another relative at my cousin's funeral a few years later. I learned that he... hadn't been the nicest person you could ask for. offstage.

[GoatBeach]

Add Amy to the list

[c6blacklightning]

Good Stuff!

[bridle011]

A year now since being turned onto Fred Eaglesmith by my son - and in reading some of the comments - i can't believe how critical some of you are of someone who is not in your personal world - where does this small mindedness come from - and i say enjoy Eaglesmith's interpretation of life thru his music or - fuck off and stay home!

[TBWAY999]

@bridle011 I second that comment

[tybeebeech]

Yeah, I do know him and he is an asshole. Also a great songwriter and performer. Nonetheless, an asshole! Another example of an artist who is a great performer and songwriter, but a total asshole, is Tom Petty.

[tybeebeech]

So that no one else wastes my time explaining how Fred EagleSmith wrote "Alcohol and Pills," I acknowledge that Todd Snider did NOT write it! Please acknowledge, though, that Fred EagleSmith is an asshole and Todd Snider is not! Thank Y'all!!!!!!!!!

[imctjt1]

@tybeebeech what an idiot you are> Why is hea an asshole - do you know him? One great songwriter and performer. You are obviously bitter about something to make such a stupid comment.

[gloverguy1]

i used to fish behind this guys house in port dover lol

[christinesshadows]

listened to all kinds of covers of this song. Fred, your the best.

[JoeBradshaw123456]

Love this song!

[tybeebeech]

Is there a reason no one wants to acknowledge Todd Snider as the writer of this song from his equally awesome "East Nashville SkyLine" Lp?

[cactusflinthead]

@tybeebeech

Thanks for the heads up.

[skardawg]

@tybeebeech yeah cause he didn't write it.. Look it up if you don't belive me.

[tybeebeech]

@skardawg Well, that explains THAT!

[floydian06]

@tybeebeech Because Fred Eaglesmith wrote it. It was first released on his album "Lipstick, Lies & Gasoline"...in 1997. 7 years before Snider's "East Nashville Skyline" E.P. Do your research.

[lps45s8tracks]

This is my all time favorite of freds Songs.Yrral Mallik of Songramp AKA Larry Gordon Killam of Facebook Group Songwriters Unite.Over 1800 members and growing;~)

[CL415reg1]

Hi from Sudbury,,,I'm still listening...and loving your voice and sound!

[wmarkhay]

One more to add, surprised of the omission considering the genre: Lowell George.

[MsBuddles]

Excellent video Larry!!! Such a good song, sad but true!!!

[ojaioan]

WOW!, GREAT SONG, GREAT VIDEO!

[sonofix]

Fred Eaglesmith and Sean T Wright are my two all-time working class heros! Awesome!

[sorsha57]

impressed with your video visuals....compliments a song that depicts the music icons from the very beginning...thank you

[TheRitilinkid]

Nope I don't like this it to much its the truth everyone knows that.

[andylarnce]

What a amazing and sad song....

[rhondag15]

pills and alcohol is a killer and easy to get addicted

[bgmckable]

see you in September Fred....

[sprclfrglstc]

You think you should add Michael Jackson to the list but he was more seriously messed up than any alcohol and pills could EVER do.

[Coldbevies]

This supposed to be happy video showing, let's not bicker and argue over whose pills are better than whose?

[sprclfrglstc]

This guy sounds just like Lyle Lovett. You can tell he's been listening to him.

[xlaxvanderhaven]

@sprclfrglstc he actually doesnt sound anything like this anymore. More like leonard cohen style of singing, and kinda a tom waits style of music. his voice is much harsher but still an amazing sound

[VerminDisciple]

this is very silly... when it probably shouldn't....

[Alecoc14]

this song is catchy! 7.5/10

[burdenoftrust]

Someone mentioned this name so i decided to check it out...This song is fkng horrible and his voice is fkng shitty. the lyrics sound like they were written by someone in junior high. Horrible video/visuals. Guess this guy never finished school. and to read that he's an arrogant asshole? that's just hilarious. A star in his own mind...fkng loser. I'd take wesley willis over this guy ANY DAY.

[4newdogs]

It's interesting how many people don't like Bob Dylan or Neil Young. You're one of those slack jawed idiots that thinks things made out of plywood are every bit as good as somthing hand carved. Crawl back in your mainstream cave and quit posting for the good of those without a solid bone head with just enough room left for a walnut.

[burdenoftrust]

@4newdogs lol!

I've been involved in the underground music scene in the united states for over ten years.

so, stfu.

You have no idea what the hell you're talking about...

hahahaha that's hilarious!

i haven't turned on the damn radio in 10 years, dipshit.

get a clue...

you're fkng ignorant.

and delusional.

If you even heard any sort of underground music, you'd realize how much of a tool this guy is compared to REAL musicians.

[PabstPenrose]

@burdenoftrust You're an idiot, clearly.

[4newdogs]

@burdenoftrust

Some people are naturally stunned even if they may have some musical ability. You'll never get it doorknob. Go stuff your walnut brain in a pile of sh*t.

[134625798258]

@burdenoftrust listen to to fuckin music man, it wouldnt matter who sings this song, its the message its sending you ignorant cunt

[burdenoftrust]

@134625798258 loloser

[97MARGARITADAVE]

Idiot idiot idiot, and speaking of a star in his own mind...

[burdenoftrust]

@burdenoftrust

lol people can't handle the truth about this stupid redneck.

His voice is horrible!

[DionStMichael]

I shouldn't judge without walking in his shoes but I was so dissappointed after supporting and respecting his music ability and the way he approaches the industry for so long and it kind of ruined it for me. I listen to him now to recapture the interest I had and I can't without thinking and knowing what he's really like and how he really regards his fans. Not to mention I've been privy to some inside info that did not put him in a very flattering light and it's hard to ignore when i listen

[DionStMichael]

Used to be a die-hard Fredheaed. Still admire his writing but hard to enjoy his music after meeting the Arrogant Piece of Shit.

[backwoodsgps]

thanks for putting fred in context Dion

had my suspicions too

but still, the visuals aren't too bad

[backwoodsgps]

love your heart

really good heart

keep beating Man!!!!!

[oiooioo000]

thank you for sharing

[94757598494309438]

Lets don't forget Brother Jerry!

[bloodndn]

good combo.

[TheDudeFactory]

and you have some weird obsession with jessica alba...settle the fuck down, freak

[bigsilas4635]

add my friend cruise michael henry to the next release.

[swamper45]

I miss Willie Bennet.

[samfromtdot]

Add Michael Jackson in the next release :)

I like it... rather than a blanket anti-drug message, it specificaly warns of the danger of alchol mixed with sedatives (neither will kill you alone most likely but together you could just kicj it)

[pokeyj37846]

both can kill you by theirselves in you consume enough of them..... the pills reference is'nt solely pointed toward sedatives either

[TarkatanArmy]

i was thinking a lot about mixing these 2

want to commit suicide

still thinking...:/

[1UNCOOLMIKE]

EXCELLENT JOB!!!!!

Great song, & excellent video!!!

[RavenBettyBlue]

This is a damn good song - I hope that many young people get to see it & that it makes them think before taking any kind of mind-altering substances.

[FishscaleRaw]

like coffee or anti-depressants?

No one has ever died from marijuana, what about that bitch?

[NiceGuyBadThings]

....now add Michael Jackson to the list....

[jimmyinexile]

Just Pills (and, as it would seem, injections).

Same troubled soul though.

[stoopsesh]

@NiceGuyBadThings the poor guy was murdered you disrespectful jackass

[dropthekoala]

@stoopsesh you dont know that

[lemonbead]

@NiceGuyBadThings And Amy <3

[JoeBradshaw123456]

This song is awesome from the music to the lyrics!!!

[thefortysixand2]

This is probably the tackiest tribute I have ever seen. Lovely music, terrible lyrics.

[znarf541]

Good song, but really not a bad way to go....

[RJA277]

yeaaaa alcohol and pills yeaaaaa

[Sonnensammler]

That gives me the creeps! Great song!

[loutanvil]

I knew this song before, but the vid gave me chills. I doubt Fred had anything to do with the video, but once again very nice work.

[BigManTate7364]

what about heath ledger

[onlyforthebest1]

great song,

[F350ccdually]

I've seen Fred live alot. I have to say i like his stories and BS he talks about almost as much as him music. Its what makes him a fun act to watch. Those damn tillers with reverse are a son of a bitch! Ain't that right Fred!

[cpmalis]

Incredible song, fred. Just great. Thanks!

[godsmiter666]

great fucking song

[jtelander]

Too bad the sound on this isn't good, otherwise it is something I'd love to share.

[hausenharry]

You gettin through!!

[wrqj1234]

fred is wicked

scary song though

[cryingsoftly]

great video, touching tribute, fantastic song, wonderful musician (this is comming from a fred head). The only complaint I have is that hank's caddy was sky blue.

[HardcoreLutheran]

some say powder blue , do you know if its the same basic color? been thinking about getting a caddy hearse again and painting it that color

[Palkia5183]

This video puts chills through me, so haunting. The man is a genius.

[alb1985haha]

hell of a song

[jtalboy]

Incredible video. I have always loved this song and Eaglesmith writes like no other but this video just makes it more incredible! Thank you

[bashaw1]

Fred Eaglesmith has it right! Great writing and video.