Sam Baker performs "Broken Fingers"

[jockyblade]

This is an absolute wonderfully sad, poignant song, saw Sam in Sheffield, england last year, spine tingling performance, planning a trip to see him in Texas, can't wait.

[lillyandruben]

yay a lefty

[MacTolver]

@lillyandruben actually he's right-handed but had to switch because of his broken fingers on his left hand

[deborahkauffman09]

this guy doesn't really sing, but he's a poet...nice job, sad story wow, touching, life is real

[scladyusa]

How sad :-(

[kpricecan]

One of the most haunting wonderful songs I have ever heard. Makes me cry every time I hear it. The

harmonica is so poignant....just like someone screaming with pain. Absolute perfection.

[oopdog]

We get to go see Sam and Gurf in Athabasca on Feb. 12. Really looking forward to it.

[ninireland93]

Everyone has just listened to it on the radio,i was out in the kitchen a few minutes ago,not even 10 minutes when i heard it,great feelings behind the song,this coming from Ireland

[Peregrine101]

Today his performance on the dutch tv-programme "Vrije Geluiden" (Free Sounds) was rebroadcasted, but without the backgroundinformation, just the song. It froze me, too, only to move to put my surroundset on, and give the performance the sound it should have. What an intensity this has. What a story, what a man, what a song.

[10thtestiskills]

This morning I woke up...went to the kitchen...and heard Sam Baker on the great CKUA radio network based in Edmonton. I literally stopped in my tracks...stood...and listened to the whole song. I saw him at the Edmonton folk fest this year and shit...what a great song writer...what a shocking story behind it...and you can feel that moment on the train and his emotions laid bare in every song he plays. I love the way he picks out the details of the characters in his songs. GREAT SHIT.

[DoeMaarEenPilsje]

Indeed tinus, saw it on ' vrije geluiden' today and that's what brought me here. The sadness of what he's been through reflects in his songs.....wonderfull!

[tinus192]

...@biertje..enig idee hoe je t optreden van m in vrije geluiden hier op you tube zet? dan kan ik m op mijn hyves profiel zetten,...

[Stralok1]

@DoeMaarEenPilsje Yes. Totally totally wonderful. I wonder if under the same circumstances...would I be able to forgive like Sam has done?!  I really don't know. But I am very grateful for Sam and his music! :-)

[tinus192]

today on tv in Holland..

Pfff!..what a story this man have!!..

[Texasbbqrock]

POET`

[quinosable]

just saw him in Newcastle voice aint great, guitar playing aint great but a privilege to see him, total engagement with a packed Cluny2, and the audience just loved him back. Superb lyrics and a great presence

[fhaedra]

Sam Baker and Gurf Morlix often perform together. It is a privilege to be in the presence of such authenticity in songwriting and in humanity. An honour it is to meet them both, sincerely.

[clintsnowden]

Congrats Sam on The Kelsey Warren Deal ,, Good Luck to you guys Clint Snowden Spring Branch Rv Center

[headtale]

I don't know if anybody mentioned it but part of the reason his guitar playing is so rough is that he had to re-teach himself to play using the opposite hands after he was injured in the bombing.

[oopyla]

My dad introduced me to Sam a few nights ago and I have to say it was love at first listen lol. The story behind this song is so awful it amazes me how he could write something so beautiful about it

[caferive]

Iv'e watched this video now about six times and, his playing is cumbersome and clumbsy, his voice is gruff, his appearance is a bit 60's [ish] ....but Jesus his performance is breathtaking, his songwriting brilliant, and his overall delivery is absolutely magnificent ....exquisite....WOW..!!!

[Stralok1]

One of the most genuine performers of our time...I've mailed with Sam a few times - he's a wonderfully self effacing guy - I've not met him in the flesh yet, but I understand he comes round, he presses flesh with folks, has a chat when he can.......Broken Fingers tells an important part of his story....that guy lays his soul bare. Its hard listening sometimes because of that, but its always worthwhile listening. WOW indeed :-) :-) :-)

[monteluce]

Fantastic comment caferive.

[pinkysgrl]

He's just brilliant, and that brilliance kind of sneaks up on you until you realize you've been blindsided and are in the presence of something incredible. I can't say enough good things about this guy or his music. Go see him if you get the chance, and buy his CDs.

[donmandarin]

This is one of the strongest and saddest things i have heard in years.

[jakonnn]

i think this will inspire my own writing

fantastic

[Davotheravo123]

Yeah the guys a shit singer and all that, but his songs more powerful than say, any U2 song?

[brick210]

his voice is fantastic and is perfect for the type of music he plays

[kbtrans]

stunning.

[imvanwel]

Mesmerizing.

[clubagogo]

Lucky enough to see Sam last night at 'the little theatre' ... lovely songs & performance. If you get the chance ....go see him....even the Angel smiled ;-)

[thenewmontoya]

I love this guy, saw him in Swansea earlier this year and can't wait to see him again next month.

[criscross777]

Haunting and spine chilling. Heartbreaking. Magic.

[joshandcraig]

Chilling, Haunting but fantastic! Keep it up.

[raisedbyhumans]

Powerful. Incredible songwriter. Thanks for posting this.

[wrenjo1]

watching him sing this song that night gave me chills....thanks for posting.

[allalongthewatch]

My brother just told me about this guy, Brilliant.

[kalamazoo30s]

Amazing. What a talent and writer...