The Dutchman Steve Goodman

[LeeMike233]

My husband and I loved Steve Goodman so very much. The dutchman was the theme song for our marriage. My husband died 6 years ago and I was his Margaret. Love you Steve.

[jrpears1]

Steve Goodman left us far too early

[lro0tslashwalker]

the smile on Jethro's face at 3:25 says it all

[Thebuttertart]

Quite a different experience listening to this wonderful song now than it was then. What a talent.

[123rcac]

Steve will always be the the young man in these videos. thx so much for the upload. wonderful song. amazing interpretation we'll never see again and reminds me f back in the days. thx so much!

[Honeybob1]

Steve,Liam Clancy,Kingston trio, not even Kieth Harkins-who I have to admit is very moving-can compare to the incomparable Barbara Barrow. Listen to it in a woman's voice and a beautiful one at that.

[slapfireguy]

I first heard Bob Shane perform this song with Jim Connor and Pat Horine as The New Kingston Trio in 1972 and it blew me completely away. I also enjoyed Steve's slower version and this video is simply a treasure with Jethro Burns of Homer & Jethro. Thanks so much for uploading this video.

[verasscott]

Michael Smith was a good friend of Steve Goodman and told me once that he is honored when people associate this song with Steve.

[keyeword]

to ahgoodmorning liam clancy butchers this fine song more than any of us who try to convey its meaning his version is absolutely horrendous

[henharro]

this version - played much too fast, free of feeling - is just an insult to the original, done by michael smith

[Honeybob1]

@henharro

I heard this song dozens of times by Mike Smith and Barbara Barrow and I agree about the tempo. The original is much better. The song is to be savored not devoured.

[weeGeorgiegirl]

I'm sorry but I enjoy Kieth Harkins version of the Dutchman, it's quite a difficult song to sing and he does it very sweetlly rather than too much accompaniment in the background, I mean no offence to anyone it's just my opinion, thank you!

[LunaMoonJune]

The Dutchman... one of my favourite songs .. letting Steve sing as I drift to dreams

[ahgoodmorning]

I apologise for this but compared to Liam Clancy singing this - this is awful - A hillbilly version of a love song - Could you imagine holding or kissing someone to this version? - Again - I apologise, but this is terrible!

[zzzzz78759]

@ahgoodmorning Disagree. They're two different renditions. I can't get back the "dramatic pauses" in Clancy's version. I don't think this is the best Steve Goodman cover of the song. I prefer the slower version he first recorded. It makes me cry.

[ahgoodmorning]

@zzzzz78759 Agreed but - when you hear Liam talking about the Whiskey in the tea - it makes the song his :)

I am a troubadour in an Irish bar myself and recently tried out both versions. Goodman's threw the crowd somewhat and I had to re-grab the audience by making a satire and then playing Liams version -

BUT - each man to his own :)

[carljj22]

@zzzzz78759

I concur. The recorded version is by far the best. I generally prefer live, but not in this case. 

[zzzmemphis05]

@ahgoodmorning yes, Liam Clancy all the way

[jonnytheshirt]

nope..

[bmarlin611]

We still miss you, Stevie.

[CharlesMcGlade]

Too bad about the 'backup' boy.

[cubby1102]

The Dutchman was written by the wonderful Michael Peter Smith. He is an amazing songwriter and if you track down any of his CDs you will be rewarded.

[bellybroom]

who actually wrote this song? this is quite big on the irish folk scene...

[rdvqc]

I have not heard much by Michael Smith that comes close to this one. A long time favorite. One of my favorite covers is by Liam Clancy. He seems to have a soft spot for the long suffering Margaret - something to do with the Whisky in the tea.

[1974Flyingsub]

WHAT A GENIOUS... WHY SHOULD SUCH GOODNESS BE TAKEN FROM THIS EARTH.... REST IN PEACE, STEVE.

Respectfully,

Dan Gross, Saint Louis, Mo

[deewkay1]

when i listen to Steve it makes me cry. We lost such a great songwriter... See ya on the next plane... at least I hope so.... you and Jethro..

[MultiBert07]

For those who want to dowload: there is an add-on for firefox "Easy Youtube Video Downloader" that does everything very well.

[clubflush791]

This one, astonishing song contains more of the heartbreakingly beautiful essence of the human soul than one is likely to discover in a lifetime of literary searching. No small part of it is due to the sweet humanity that Steve Goodman breathes into it. Our world is a far richer place because he has passed through.

[wtmuller1]

I saw Steve back in the early 70s, a very talented young man. Great with the audiance and an amazing guitarist and performer. This is one of his best.

[cak813]

Amazing song. Tells such a lovely, poignant story.

[TSpike73]

uh. what's with this tempo. can't get used to it being played so fast... sounds a bit like they're in a hurry to get it done with :/

[1skinnyguy]

I LOVE THE STORY IN THIS SONG. Poignant and wonderfully written, musically and lyrically. Thanks Steve Goodman. I Love the quality of your voice: a combination of John Denver and Pete Seeger. . . and Steve Goodman of course.

[deewkay1]

Steve and Jethro. One of the best songs ever... miss ya Steve. 

[408knw]

One of the Greeks, as I recall, observed, "The greatest treasure is a sympathetic wife..." By the grace of God, for reasons not at all clear to me, I'm so blessed. Steve Goodman? Musical, lyrical power -- and immense personal integrity. Great to see him here with Jethro Burns, another towering man and performer.

[gjvalent]

I saw Steve and Jethro at the Park West in Chicago back in 1983. I had also seen Steve at the Earl of Old Town many times in 1973 thru 1978. Life has never been the same.

[duckdaotsu]

Always love the way Goodman crafted this song story of my marrige -- evidence of lasting love. Beautiful video -- a million thanks. Our anniversary song ...

[Magicbrianwood]

@hd28guy1 totally agree

[coachlight21]

I am touched...

[sogaempires]

i search for this folk song long ago once i heard it

[TFMTraining]

Brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. Such a sweet, sad song.

[tintosangre]

Damn - that's one young Stevie Goodman - when was this recorded?

[KarenHlly]

@tintosangre January 1982, right before he had his relapse.

[thelizinator]

@tintosangre This was about as old as Steve Goodman got. He died about a year & a half later. Such a loss. Watch Penny Evans or You're the Girl I Love to see a really young Steve Goodman. Immense talent, largely unrecognized.

[MrMoncheche]

Outstanding. Simply the best.

[vacationjunky1]

cubby1102, this youtube recording keeps sticking at 0:32. Do you know why? Is it possible to correct? I would love to be able to watch this version of "The Dutchman". Thanks.

[cubby1102]

@vacationjunky1, I hadn't seen this problem before, but checked it out and you are right. I will try re uploading and see what happens.

[homefresh]

@cubby1102 pm me your address ill copy you the dvd its very special

[phabion]

@hd28guy1 The albums is amazing isnt it? Eight Ball Blues might be my favorite, I'm thankful my dad has such good taste in music

[gylliae]

Far fucking out...what a fine tune...done by THE BEST! What a love song...so sad..yet so HAPPY!

[killiekentman]

i lost a aunt to luekemia, about the same time as Steve, so sad. thanks for sharing. Ray

[eph61]

30 years before "The Notebook", Steve Goodman shows us what committment really means in a marriage....

[2009ESN]

great song...great singer

[mmasny]

That guy was good in making folks cry.

[designermite]

Happy Fathers' Day

[mbodayle]

This great song never fails to bring a tear to me eyes. It makes me think how happy it is to grow old together with my wife, knowing that we will always be there for one another, no matter what happens.

[Fingerpickerdude]

Great love song by great songwriter and player.

Thanks Steve and Michael

[atombomb31458]

i wish i knew about these guys in the 80s........thank God for youtube....-simply magnificent...and touching

[56Edify]

@atombomb31458 If you like this sort of thing you might like a guy from the 60's-70's named Eric Anderson. Guys like Steve Goodman will be remembered and their music sold for a long time. And its like, who remembers guys like MC Hammer a few decades down the road?

[MultiBert07]

@56Edify MC who?

[WetDog128]

a sad, sad loss was the passing of Steve Goodman. I don't think we'll ever see his like again.

[KS6stringer]

Is there, or has there ever been, a smile more infectious than Steve's?

[TheJannance]

Steve does a better job of singing 'The Dutchman" than the writer Michael Peter Smith does.  Of course I love to hear Steve sing almost anything. He was one in a million!

[linkerjeff]

One of the best of all time

[genecorrado]

I dont understand you people. Why all the anger? Cant you just appreciate a beautiful song by a beautiful guy?

[calyroo]

You sound like a commentator on the Eurovision song contest!

What a load of crap! Yes, this is a nice song and Steve is cute but please spare us the trite pseudo-media celebrity-type comments and just say "I like this song"

[carljj22]

Tell ya what--you spare us the too-cool-for-the-room comments and just go away.

BTW, my favorite version is the studio one; not a huge fan of this one, but still...

[calyroo]

It's not that I'm too cool and no, I won't go away you silly bully; it's just your an emotional prat who clearly knows fuck all about music and needs to be censored.

How can you say this is the best song ever written without being laughed at?

[keyeword]

well davey, its mine too

[wizardofwaste]

Whether this is the best song ever written is something I'll leave to people who know a lot more about music than I do. But, it's my favorite song of all time.

[carljj22]

Perhaps the best song ever written. Ever.

[MultiBert07]

@carljj22 I do not agree.

And yes, I am a big Steve Goodman fan, really. But the best song ever...?

Get real.

have you ever heard of "Jacques Brel"? Not saying he wrote the best songs ever.

Just mean to say that there are soooo many good songs that there is no best song ever.

Cheers.

[REmilJFolk]

@carljj22 agreed

[ottoguttfreund]

Thanks -- love it.

[hkoele]

two of the best guys on stage. thanks for this quality video. love it.

[JustRusty1]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this! Jethro and Steve!!! Amazing! I'm blown away.

[LeondraL]

TY, Cubby

[geoff1945]

I meant the song was sad not the intro!!!

[geoff1945]

I like humorous intros to songs. This was a sad one.

Thanks for sharing

[reliablebow]

Great StorySong....

[nllleonard]

Great man.

[PMK1002]

great stuff. guys genius on the guitar,

thanks for posting & to pattioddio1 for sharing.

[TheHypnojoe]

What a treat! This is a hidden treasure.

[LeondraL]

GRINS along.... love this.

[Piggylou]

With Steve's grin I always got the feeling he knew a joke that we weren't in on. Sure miss him!

[vut56ljw]

Thanks for the return of this video; it should be "required posting." The best I have seen by Steve. Of course, JB makes my day just by looking at him. We go back a long way.

A great performance.

[ToolShedDaddy]

Steve was such a bad ass ! ! !

One of my favorite songs ! ! ! !

I am so glad I got to see him when I was a kid

RIP brother