Utah was one of my heroes, hard thing that he's gone but of course his songs will live on. You do him proud with this one. I'd love to hear you do any others of his that might be in your song bag.
Neil.. you pick your heroes well! I was able to see Utah and hold that dear in my memories. Great Man, Great American, Great World Person. I will dig out some more songs. Thanks very much for your comments. And yes, his songs will live on!
Utah meant the world to us. We're no one. Just a couple of folks from nowhere, really. But we loved Utah, and he helped us out of a lot of hard times with his songs, and we just want to thank you for giving him such a heartfelt tribute. Awesome job, man.
"We're no one. Just a couple of folks from nowhere, really. "
I have to disagree. Anyone who knows and loves Utah's music is someone special in my book! Thanks for the nice words. I'm very happy you like my rendition of his wonderful song.
Thanks, deeply! Yes we lost a treasure when Utah passed. But I don't know of anyone who live life as full as Bruce Phillips. One helluva man indeed!
It really means a lot to me that you like my version. the song carries most of the weight- truly a beautiful tune. Hello Canberra from Pinckney, Michigan!
Thanks! You do a very nice job with the song. I saw Utah Phillips perform it a couple of times and do miss him. I recently saw Jack Hardy and David Massgengil perform in it concert.
Very nice Willy! I enjoyed this very much and sincerely thankful for finding you on this web. Just some good old down to earth music, like the ones I use to hear when I was growing up. My parents were always listening to folk music, probably explains my love for it. Mark
I'm not familiar with Phillips' work, so I can't comment on his life or passing, but I like this song, and I like the way you do it -you always seem put something of yourself into the covers you perform - great job as usual. Jim
You should get some of Utah's CDs. Some of his later ones Time Didn't Go Anywhere) he only talks and it's great! He's hilarious and very somber and thoughful- GREAT man, huge legacy!
This song puts you out in the plains, drinking liquor at sundown next to your chuckwagon and your 200 head of cattle.
PogoSprings 5 months ago
Beautiful tribute. Utah was a great man and is sorely missed.
shibapa 1 year ago
Very beautiful rendition. One of my favorite songs.
SirCoughsalot 1 year ago
Sir C- thanks for listening and sending the encouraging words. Very much appreciated. willy
willysunday 1 year ago
Bravo! 5*****'s awarded for a great rendition. From George.
SafeRoughneck 2 years ago
Well thanks very much. Kinda rude of me not doing sooner, willy
willysunday 1 year ago
I'd like to purchase a CD of his music, is there a website you can direct me too?
Thanks for your work and your dedication to bring Utah to life for the internet world.
saddledust 2 years ago
Sorry for being so late to respond. I truly appreciate your kind words and good thoughts toward Utah.
willy
willysunday 1 year ago
One of my favorite Utah songs. You sound great. Thank you for doing this :)
5 stars!
Mntgoatsfan 2 years ago
Thanks for listening and the kind words. I just got back from your page- Jan & Knut. YOu're doing some great music up there!
willy
willysunday 2 years ago
nice job... my dad and gordon bok play that song a lot. i didnt know that i was by Utah. Its probably my favorite folk song that ive heard
itstrickett09 2 years ago
Thanks for listening! I was in the same boat- I knew the song for years before I found out it was Utah's. A favortie too!
willy
willysunday 2 years ago
A fine rendition Willy, just the right feeling.
Utah was one of my heroes, hard thing that he's gone but of course his songs will live on. You do him proud with this one. I'd love to hear you do any others of his that might be in your song bag.
Thanks,
Neil
ndaener 3 years ago
Neil.. you pick your heroes well! I was able to see Utah and hold that dear in my memories. Great Man, Great American, Great World Person. I will dig out some more songs. Thanks very much for your comments. And yes, his songs will live on!
willy
willysunday 3 years ago
Utah meant the world to us. We're no one. Just a couple of folks from nowhere, really. But we loved Utah, and he helped us out of a lot of hard times with his songs, and we just want to thank you for giving him such a heartfelt tribute. Awesome job, man.
RoboticPhoetus 3 years ago
"We're no one. Just a couple of folks from nowhere, really. "
I have to disagree. Anyone who knows and loves Utah's music is someone special in my book! Thanks for the nice words. I'm very happy you like my rendition of his wonderful song.
willysunday 3 years ago
Very nice indeed! I've loved this song ever since I learned it from Roz Brown over here in Australia ages ago.
I didn't know Utah Phillips had died; I'm sorry I never saw him.
Love your style, voice and guitar; you don't overwhelm the words as so many people do.
You've got a new fan near Canberra, Australia!
banduraplayer 3 years ago
Thanks, deeply! Yes we lost a treasure when Utah passed. But I don't know of anyone who live life as full as Bruce Phillips. One helluva man indeed!
It really means a lot to me that you like my version. the song carries most of the weight- truly a beautiful tune. Hello Canberra from Pinckney, Michigan!
willy
willysunday 3 years ago
This is a really beautiful song!
I first heard Tom Waits perform this song live on an old recording (Ebbets Field 1974).
This is a great version! Beautiful work.
tanDlegen 3 years ago
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Thanks and I'm sorry I waited so long to tell you! I was unaware of the comment. Tom Waits- I would love to hear that version! willy
willysunday 3 years ago
Thanks! You do a very nice job with the song. I saw Utah Phillips perform it a couple of times and do miss him. I recently saw Jack Hardy and David Massgengil perform in it concert.
UEE2 3 years ago
Thanks very much. forgive me for not getting back earlier on this... I forgot to check it.
willy
willysunday 3 years ago
Beautiful song, voice, guitar and overall performance. Thanks.
alonzogarbanzo 3 years ago
AG
Thanks for listening and the kind words. Ol' Utah.... the world is missin' him!
willy
willysunday 3 years ago
Very Nice...Great Sound...Thanks for posting.
JOECEPHIUS 3 years ago
Thanks Joe!
willy
willysunday 3 years ago
Very nice Willy! I enjoyed this very much and sincerely thankful for finding you on this web. Just some good old down to earth music, like the ones I use to hear when I was growing up. My parents were always listening to folk music, probably explains my love for it. Mark
Maysey1 3 years ago
Thanks Mark! Again & again... : )
willy
willysunday 3 years ago
Ohh this was GREAT!!! (5*) Friendly hugs, Sherry
sherrywine1941 3 years ago
Thanks Sherry! this song means a lot to me!
willy
willysunday 3 years ago
I'm not familiar with Phillips' work, so I can't comment on his life or passing, but I like this song, and I like the way you do it -you always seem put something of yourself into the covers you perform - great job as usual. Jim
jimmymac30 3 years ago
Jim-
You should get some of Utah's CDs. Some of his later ones Time Didn't Go Anywhere) he only talks and it's great! He's hilarious and very somber and thoughful- GREAT man, huge legacy!
willy
willysunday 3 years ago