Fifty-year-old kid (Original)

[ImOfTheWoods]

How wonderful! Enjoyed this very much. I was sent over here by Dan (coolanddark) after I covered a Ron Hynes song. Well worth the trip! Greetings from Canada. 8o)

[astrackproductions]

I gonna play this for my dad on his 50th

[Nosiah45]

I love it! Could be a hit record!

[Johnfern99]

@Nosiah45 Thanks very much! I appreciate that!

[leobluesy]

Yep thats a great songggg.well sung.

:*) Leo

[Johnfern99]

Thanks very much, Leo!

[SherBB]

what a great song! gotta share it with the whole clifton class of 77

[Johnfern99]

Thanks a lot, and I'm glad ya liked it! Hope the class of Clifton does also!

[jayrbee60]

Was just at onewoman's place and stumbled on this song again... Still like it buddy!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks John! Always appreciated, sir!

[onewomanandsomesongs]

Hmm, I just checked my song comment page, and this one was cross referenced to mine....glad it was! I guess this must be a night for songs about getting older, although I noticed this is song you posted a while back, and I just missed it.

You have a talent for writing universal lyrics people identify with, John....like your song about Empty Rooms. Just a wonderful song in every way...I feel like a 50 year old kid too...five big stars and a favorite. :)

Janet

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Janet! Glad ya liked it and I appreciate the kind words about my songs. I knew I had to write a song to commemorate this occasion. I did those well over a year ago, so I think it was before we were subscribing to each other. Love you songs and thanks again!

[guildmkvl]

Beautiful song John. I feel the same way you do pal!

Bill

[Oswlek]

All the "ee" rhymes in the first verse are very well done. Terrific imagery in this one.

The visual of the CD over the 45 is touching somehow.

[pslptgirl]

Great lyrics and pics. Love your "Youtube philosophy" as well.

From someone on their second 50 years...

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that a lot!

[faffytunes]

Very well done

[Johnfern99]

Thanks much! I appreciate that!

[davesfault]

Same inside only the outside changes

[firehawkbandit93]

Time! This is a great tune about it! I wrote my old song "Time" when I turned 30, maybe I can write one this skillfully by the time I'm 50! Nice song! - ELB

[Johnfern99]

Thanks much! Yea, I heard your song, and thought ya did a fantastic job!

[taxbenen]

I mean 60 year old LOL!

Hebbe

[taxbenen]

Hello John!

I am a nearly sixtie-year-old kid.

In my mind I am still a young kid and I like the same things as always, but i must do it in a slower tempo. When I says I still is young, says my body no no no you are an old man LOL! But not too old to enjoy good music like your.

Have a great weekend.

Hebbe

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Hebbe, I appreciate that and I'm glad you liked the song. I know it will be no time at all before I can say that I'm 60. Time goes by so fast. Hope you're having a great weekend also!

[glenncelliott]

Cleaning house tonight, thought I would listen to a little John Fern while I worked, ran across this one, love it john, I think we're all still kids

glenn

[zazamaxi]

Great song, you made me think today !!! Thank you.....******

[zazamaxi]

No this is not just great, it's a wonderful wonderful song Thanks to FrAnK for the share,

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much for that! I really appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks to Frank from me also!

[Brandtstifter1]

5 Stars, and subscribed!

[deathcureseverything]

Very cool John, very cool!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Mike! Appreciate that!

[NJKatwoman]

That was great! I loved the song, and your voice...five stars, and thank you for the share, santamara! I totally enjoyed this!!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, NJKatwoman! Appreciate that!

[santamara]

lol I shopped this off BirminghamSteve's page!

Oh hell, I forgot to mention that! Sorry!

Bless sweetie

Take care!

[santamara]

Fabulous! Great song and well done! Love it!

Thank you!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that very much!

[ScootersBasement]

Great stuff John!!!! Let the music live brother, you've got talent and heart, keep on keep'in on.

Scooter in Montana

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Scooter! I love your music! You should do more videos!

[volleyballjones]

I can relate, I'm 52.

I noticed how you sure have a lot of 5-star ratings compared to how many views. I see why - THIS IS A GREAT SONG!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Volleyballjones! I appreciate that!

[skyhost]

Ok Ok I've heard 2 songs and I am a die hard fan. Love the story. This song sounds like it as been reverberating around for 30 years. LOVE it! Kudos John!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Tom! Sure do appreciate that and I sure do love your music! Looking forward to checking out more of your videos!

[0258jtj7]

Wow. You just sang the life story of so many of us! Really, really cool!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks 0258jtj7! I appreciate that!

[cherokee762]

I like it. It's got a good flow, I am pushing that mark also, lol.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Cherokee! I appreciate that!

[derekeverett]

Your lyrics are always so good - thing is with your wonderful voice and melancholy sound you could be singing gobbly gook and we would all start reminiscing ....

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Derek! Much appreciated!

[anonplace]

Happy Birthday man! Great song. Here's hoping we can all be 100 year old kids.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Anonplace! I appreciate that and I hope so too.

[TanteA]

What a phantastic song. Great lyrics! The words could have been written for me, though I´m five years younger than you. ***** and a place in my favs :-)

Anette from Berlin

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Anette! I'm glad you could relate and I appreciate your kind words!

[mmcs122]

John, I loved the song! Great lyrics!!

Thanks for sharing the pictures, they're very sweet, and the perfect backdrop for the song. ;)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Molly! I appreciate that!

[Farm2Family]

Nice, very nice. . . . great image... the song really tells a story with emotion. Very cool song. Don

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Don! I appreciate that!

[rbharley922]

I look forward to hearing the 100 year old kid song too...I hope you and your wife have a great day John and again Great Job

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that and I hope you guys have a great Halloween!

[rbharley922]

is this one of yours John? I like it....good job

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rb!

[jackocloud]

its a very nice song

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Jack! I appreciate that!

[imafishgod]

You keep doing what you're doing 'til your a 100 year old kid.Much respect & Peace♥ Love, Paula ♥

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Paula! That's real nice of you!

[ChrisUnblizz]

What a great song! It sounds so perfect and the lyrics are so honest... awesome!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Chris! I really appreciate it!

[RAWRAMP1]

your welcome john,great listening.pete

[HermanHanauer]

A song with hope.

[Johnfern99]

I just hope folks like it, thanks!

[RevelingInReverie]

Your vids are always top-notch. Thanks for creating, John.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, RevelingReverie! I appreciate that!

[elviradark6]

excellent lyrics, and melody..5 ;)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Elviradark! Glad ya liked it!

[bikesnguitars]

Glad to here you haven't lost the kid in you! None of us should, there'd be a whole lot less promblems in the world. Thanks John, Thanks bios36

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Bikesnguitars! and thanks to Bios!

[RAWRAMP1]

really nice john,really enjoyed listening..pete

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much Pete!

[everreadyyy]

excellent song,enjoyed it immensely.cheers,Ed

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Ed! Glad ya liked it!

[wswan31]

Awesome! Great song.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Wswan! I appreciate that!

[iaco4ever]

Thanks Rick to share good music as this beautiful song!! Compliments!!! Pino

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Pino and thanks to Rick too!

[faffytunes]

Fifty year old kid thats me

Check out my Halloween song

Childish but nearly fifty

[Johnfern99]

Loved your video!

[ginmillsinger]

Awesome song and performance, John! :c)

5+Star's and in the Favorite's at the GinMill!

Very best of wishes for health and happiness,

my friend!

GinMillBill

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Bill! I appreciate that and I extend the same wishes back to you.

[wengen2007]

Really enjoyed it John! Happy Birthday! Well done! Hope you make 2058!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Wengen2007! I appreciate that! Just think how cool videos will be in 2058!

[lpc75]

What a great song!! Great video too! Peace and good luck! - G.D'A

[JFGodeaux]

Love the song and great guitar pickin'. I have always loved storytellers like Jim Croce.

Great job! Five Stars*****

Thanks Jane for the share(:

Joe

[Johnfern99]

Thanks JF! Glad ya liked it and I'm a big Croce fan myself! (Thanks to Jane too!)

[KarenEng]

Fantastic song John! Great lyrics and singing! :)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Karen! So glad ya liked it!

[bios36]

John, This is truly fantastic, Boy! I REALLY MEAN IT

I got my first guitar which was a Christmas gift when I was 9 and also bought in Sears LOL!

Rick

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rick! Yea, they could sure crank out the junky guitars. I finally got my hands on a nylon string that was easy for me to learn chords on. After I became more proficient at it, I switched to a steel string.

[amccann7]

Great song! Thanks to Jane for the share

[Johnfern99]

Thans amccann7! and thanks to Jane too!

[therealmysterysinger]

Very nice indeed.

Thanks for the share Frank.

Regards

Pete

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Pete! Glad ya liked it and thanks to Frank too!

[CorralReefUSA]

Wonderful Song.I enjoyed it!!5*****

[Johnfern99]

Thanks a lot, CorralReefUSA! I appreciate that!

[ripper778]

That was very good.

Thanks for sharing Jane.

[familienkinodvd]

Great video*****

Michael

[Johnfern99]

Thanks much, Familienkinodvd!

[hollybird11]

thanks frank for the share i liked it 100/100 thanks x holly

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Holly! I appreciate that and thanks to Frank too!

[Escagedo3rd]

The Beatles Bit! YES!!!!! Awesome!

[Johnfern99]

I went back and forth on using Beatle's covers and CD's but thought the 45 and the CD would be the best. It was a good thing I had older brothers who had some cash to buy records back then, so I could sneak into thier collection and 'borrow' them.

[Escagedo3rd]

One more this John...The video, the edit, the images....Killer man!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks again! My wife wanted to know if 'Caroline' was someone she should be concerned about. I told her that wasn't her real name and it was some 38 years ago...so probably not.

[Escagedo3rd]

You are my favorite writer! And I want to tell you I sat here watching and listening to this and I got goose bumps with what you said!

This is just over any song I can think of, because your a truth teller! I don't even know...I'm inspired again! Fav and Stars all over this!!!! Someone needs to give you an award and a million dollar deal, your up there with simon and cash and all those cats...I know what I'm talking about John!

Eloy

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Eloy! If I can provide any inspiration to the awesome music and videos you make, I am indeed honored! And thanks for the high praise and the feelings are mutual, my friend!

[templiton]

thanks frAnK for the share . 100/100 wow the man is good  x jim n mary

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Jim and Mary! I really appreciate that and thanks to Frank too!

[deanb92]

Just an Excellent Super Song! 10 Stars!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Dean! I appreciate that!

[strat2caster]

really good song john, unfortunately i can relate...AARP is courting me too ;o(

i like the way you interspersed the pictures in the vid too ***** fav'd

thanks to Jane for insisting i check this out ;o)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Strat2caster! I'm glad I'm not in the boat alone! I appreciate your comment and thanks to Jane too!

[kiaweking]

This song makes me smile. With an attitude like yours you likely will be a 100 year old kid some day.Great reminisce John.

Aloha from Hawaii,

Thomas

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Thomas! It isn't so unusual these days to hit the 100 mark so maybe I got a shot. If I ever make the big money, I'm sure moving out to your state to live!

[kiaweking]

I can't imagine why anyone else would want to live in confusion, but I will welcome you with aloha when you arrive here :-)

A hui hou,

Thomas

[Johnfern99]

My wife has a brother and a freind that live there and I hear it's 70 and sunny all the time. We're just heading into winter here, so it can be pretty depressing.

[kiaweking]

So your brother-in-law lives in the state of confusion? cool, we're probably neighbors...

LOL

It's 60 degrees, dark and rainy here today.

Whenever I feel depressed I pick up the guitar.

:-)

[Johnfern99]

Amen to that! What would we do without our music?

[Dougkeil]

Excellent, fantastic song *****

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Doug and thanks for the stars!

[ghostgal30e]

Just Great Thanks

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Ghostgal! So glad ya liked it!

[bucknorrismusic]

Just a wonderful John Fern original. I knew the guy before he was old and famous. :)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Buck! I appreciate that, but I'm still just an old unknown guy. :)

[moondogg55]

Wonderful song! *****

I can so relate! -damn AARP sends me a letter every week. My 1st guitar was $19.95 of Santa's' budget. So many things here that remind me of our lifetime Beatles/CCR/fish'n

Brilliant lyrics! Great video! ***** (5 more!)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Moondogg55! The AARP letter was the first time it hit me in the gut that I was hitting 50! It's a shame that kids these days aren't getting the old guitars, they just want to learn guitar hero. Very sad.

Those old 45's don't play so well anymore, but I'm glad I saved them for the video!

[blachfordhome]

Great song great performance and I beleive you. Thanks for the memory.. I,m 70 and it still applies.

Ken

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Ken! I was so glad to hear your comment, cause I hoped the song would appeal to everyone, and not just those who are turning 50.

[RossiSinger]

This is a wonderful original song! It was a pleasure to watch this! 5 stars and more from me! Lots of Love, Tamara xx

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Tamara! Your comment makes me glad and I sure do appreciate it!

[RossiSinger]

You are more than welcome! I hope you are having a great weekend! Lots of Love, Tamara xx

[xlinda1949x]

Great song and it hits home to the tee. Thanks Allshookup77 for the share.

Ron

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Xlinda and thanks to Frank for sharing!

[Playbaby93]

I really enoyed your video. Thanks for sharing.

Bye for now, Sammy x(0_0)x

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Sammy! I sure do appreciate that!

[1280379]

Excellent!

Sandra X

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Sandra! I appreciate that!

[RobJamesPaynter]

I sure can relate to this - good stuff.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rob! It makes me happy to know that so many are relating to my experiences. We're all not so differnt afterall.

[awsonja1955]

John,What a tremendous song,,Kinda was a spine tingler,5 stars

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Awsonja! I started out to make it a funny song but the sentiment always slips through with my music. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[musicbypetermckenzie]

Loved it

[Johnfern99]

Thanks much! Glad ya loved it, Peter!

[JLSTaylor]

A very happy birthday to you, JF! This is such a great original song ... done in the geniune, poignant, and visually interesting fashion as you always do so well. Cheers and hope you had a fantastic birthday! :o) Marina

[Johnfern99]

Thanks a million, Marina! Turning 50 was a little tough, but I'm glad I took my head out of the oven to write the song and make the video.

[suuzzee5]

John, this is so very beautiful and so true! :) Have not heard better lyrics and a better sentiment in a song. Suze

[Johnfern99]

I sure do appreciate that, Suz! I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I did making it!

[glowingheart48]

Really good song. Down to earth.

Thanks for sharing Bios36.

*****'s/fav

[Johnfern99]

Thanks a lot, Glowingheart! That's nice of you to say and thanks to Bios too!

[jtls8]

Super, Great lyrics and vocals!

Thank you FrAnK for sending.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Jtls8! and thanks to Frank too!

[oldcountrytunes]

Really enjoy this one.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much Oldcountrytunes!

[sherrywine1941]

Hi John..I was sent back here my FrAnK and Maysey.. My pleasure to listen to this again.

50 year old kid..arent we all?? LOL

(5*) Friendly hugs..Sherry

[Johnfern99]

Thanks again, Sherry! I always enjoy knowing that someone wants to hear it more than once, makes me think I did somethin' right.

[molesworthRAF]

John, you speak to me. This is a beautiful testament to life and the passing of time. Great video. Thanks to Frank for sharing with me. 10*s

Rey

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Rey! This is one of those songs that could have had twenty verses to it, so I tried to fit a lot into under 4 minutes. I'm glad you liked it and I sure do appreciate your comment!

[UncleVRoy]

Hurts

Happy

John Prine would sign you up!

Lots of feeling!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Johnny! I thought it had a John Prine feel to it, which is all right with me!

[Rickghostrider]

Really good song and video. Five and faved.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks a lot, Rick! I sure do appreciate that!

[jimmymac30]

Johnfern99, I turned fifty this month, so I'm absolutely the demographic for this song. I think this is a great original song and video. 5 stars and saved to favorites. Jim

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Jimmymac! We're both in the same boat, and I'm glad we both made it to the half-century mark. Sure do appreciate your kind words!

[bluebus420]

really nice song great look into the past love the finger picking in this one great job!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Bluebus! I went back and forth about if it should be a strumming song or a picking song, and I think I'm glad I went with the picking.

[Pensygirl54]

LOVE IT AWESOME JOB THANKS

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Pensygirl54!

[RobSeiter]

Nice job I really enjoyed it

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rob! I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment!

[nannerbj]

Lovely song John - you sound extremely like John Stewart here which is only a good thing