Lord. What a devastatingly haunting and beautifully emotional song. It's more than a song, really - more like a defining moment in someone's life. Todd can make me laugh and smile all day long, but sometimes, when I need a reminder to be kind or appreciate what I have in this life, moments like this reach out and touch me, and just break my heart. Now I gotta go hear the 'hallucinogenic drug football story' for a laugh. Thank you Todd!
"Thanks a lot for letting me play it." -- Not something you hear many other artists say. He seems genuinely appreciative to have an audience that listens to him.
If there was never another thing on YouTube, this makes it all worthwhile.
I would really like to learn how to play this song but I'm not quite good enough to learn it by ear if anyone has a tab for It I would be very greatful
I've been a Todd Snider fan for a while now. So nice to find this song. Thanks for posting. So very nice I found it for the first time on New Years day.
I had the joy to sit down and eat a few tacos with Billy& Eddy about 1998 on St. Simons Island Georgia. They were playing at my cuzs club "Rafters". They sat with us for about an hour bullshittin' and cuttin' up. Oh yea we did burn a Tator before the night was over.
i have been a Todd Snider fan for 10 years, i admire his song writing so much..... from his humor to his heartfelt songs he is awesome...thanks for sharing
Todd Snider - one of the kindest hearts in the biz we call show. You can be talented and create beauty without being the shallow fools we are handed daily as "stars". Carry on, barefoot bodhisattva! Walk in Peace, lil buddy!
This is maybe the most heartbreaking performance I've ever seen. I usually hold it together until the end, when he quotes "Old Chunk of Coal." Then I just completely lose it. Just devestating.
I think this is a terrific song, such a great raw sometimes very raw, talent. It always sounds like an emotional journey for him, specially so in this video. Thanks for posting it. A very special moment for Todd Snider fans.
Forgot about this song, first heard it when I was in treatment some years back left a lasting impression,
ringo3able 6 months ago
had to see and hear again
amy winehouse
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RIP to so many voices lost.....
paschal421 7 months ago
wish I had a tab for this............
RebeccaHewlette 9 months ago
@RebeccaHewlette
I cant post a link, but look at cowboylyrics. They have a tab up for free.
tooftaker 1 month ago
Lord. What a devastatingly haunting and beautifully emotional song. It's more than a song, really - more like a defining moment in someone's life. Todd can make me laugh and smile all day long, but sometimes, when I need a reminder to be kind or appreciate what I have in this life, moments like this reach out and touch me, and just break my heart. Now I gotta go hear the 'hallucinogenic drug football story' for a laugh. Thank you Todd!
stardogcustoms 10 months ago
"Thanks a lot for letting me play it." -- Not something you hear many other artists say. He seems genuinely appreciative to have an audience that listens to him.
If there was never another thing on YouTube, this makes it all worthwhile.
mully65 1 year ago
Todds a great story teller songwriter singer picker...just awesome
curbshoppin 1 year ago 2
Todd Snider is pure. You can't say that about many people.
God bless you, Eddie.
maxfrost68 1 year ago
what a kick to the gut ... incredible performance
wilcopops81 1 year ago
beautiful, came across this by total chance. never heard of you before mate, but great song and like the way you deliver it.
hollowbodyguitar 1 year ago
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curbshoppin 1 year ago
awesome song by one of my favourites
hammer0371 1 year ago
absolutely haunting.....incredible performance.
bgrayatbs 1 year ago
almost hurts to hear.
ShanniShan14 1 year ago
incredible Todd Snider performance. You can feel the emotion on this one. RIP Eddie Shaver....
bgrayatbs 1 year ago
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bgrayatbs 1 year ago
I would really like to learn how to play this song but I'm not quite good enough to learn it by ear if anyone has a tab for It I would be very greatful
DrrTrevis 1 year ago
This is amazing, thank you for posting this:)
I'm a new fan and Todd Snider is blowing my mind!
pattersonsgirl 1 year ago
all I can say is: man oh man.....
lovacoustic 1 year ago
makes me feel like i can't breathe...
poorjennie 2 years ago
and todd snider... i shook his hand one time.. :D
pattiecakeroll 2 years ago
love love love love that song
pattiecakeroll 2 years ago
I've been a Todd Snider fan for a while now. So nice to find this song. Thanks for posting. So very nice I found it for the first time on New Years day.
Entertainer1111 2 years ago
Fabulous writing and sung with the heart of the one and only who can in this way.
walkercompany 2 years ago
When todd plays with this much emotion, he is one of the best singer-songwriters of our time....or any time.
CATMANDREW3 2 years ago
My new favorite singer.
fisheraw 2 years ago
very touching song and performance. this might save my life.
jcincosiete 2 years ago
iconic.
nbdy89 2 years ago
We miss you Eddy.
122arkansas 2 years ago
..breakin my heart.....
beaverwithachainsaw 2 years ago 2
one of my favorite Todd Snider Songs ---RIP Eddie
davebush1966 2 years ago
Todd is one of the greats! No doubt. Beautiful performance.
gatitoesucaroso 2 years ago
this one was for billy joe- sweet!
DONNANDMARY 2 years ago
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wtf is this shit?
LTm0rt 3 years ago
if you have to ask then you obviously don't have a clue...
libbie70403 2 years ago 8
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@libbie70403 ...or just don't care and have a real life
Argos357 1 year ago
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DONNANDMARY 3 years ago
I had the joy to sit down and eat a few tacos with Billy& Eddy about 1998 on St. Simons Island Georgia. They were playing at my cuzs club "Rafters". They sat with us for about an hour bullshittin' and cuttin' up. Oh yea we did burn a Tator before the night was over.
82lube 3 years ago
Todd really shines on this. I hated losing Eddie, but my heart truly went out to Billy Joe. The man has had a hard life.
Thank you for posting it.
God rest you, Eddie.
toterola451 3 years ago 6
Slow down Eddie say's Dad. No way ...say's Eddie. bye bye Eddie what a waste of talent.
dryfuss1955 3 years ago
Todd is an amazing songwriter and a great story teller.......another great song he wrote for a friend is play a train song
curbshoppin 3 years ago 2
Hoping todd makes it over to england soon. thanks for the video.
mazzymo 3 years ago
The best song I've heard in a long, long time.
mully65 3 years ago 2
Wow. Sadly intense. I'm really learning to like Todd Snider
mully65 3 years ago 3
i have been a Todd Snider fan for 10 years, i admire his song writing so much..... from his humor to his heartfelt songs he is awesome...thanks for sharing
curbshoppin 3 years ago
I remember when Billy's son was found dead in a Waco Hotel. It was a sad day and a great loss.
jhuddleston 3 years ago
Todd Snider - one of the kindest hearts in the biz we call show. You can be talented and create beauty without being the shallow fools we are handed daily as "stars". Carry on, barefoot bodhisattva! Walk in Peace, lil buddy!
verbaud 3 years ago
Todd really looks like Tom T Hall in this video
jhorn110101 3 years ago
Awesomely touching song and performance. I don't know how he can do that without falling apart...I always fall apart listening.
FloatingGrin 3 years ago 3
This is maybe the most heartbreaking performance I've ever seen. I usually hold it together until the end, when he quotes "Old Chunk of Coal." Then I just completely lose it. Just devestating.
everyoneisjosh 4 years ago
One of the most beautiful songs ever
chubacabra1031 4 years ago
I think this is a terrific song, such a great raw sometimes very raw, talent. It always sounds like an emotional journey for him, specially so in this video. Thanks for posting it. A very special moment for Todd Snider fans.
thebadguitarist 4 years ago