Mark Flynn plays Ripple on Guitar

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

I met Mark Flynn today on Pearl St. He's got a sweet voice and he is a gentle man.

[hopslam10]

Thanks for your work in editing the original vid. This is much more enjoyable.

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

@hopslam10 thanks!

[teripinn]

love you mark, love your passion, your kindness and generosity of your heart. you are a blessing on this planet and to everyone who knows you and everyone whos life you touch with your music. may you experience peace and bliss all your life.

[chuckerman2]

can listen 2 this all day! sounds sooo good when ur drinkin and smokin the good stuff! anybody agree?

[Phinnegans]

Well all be together, forever & ever, when we make it to the Pearl Street Mall!

[destination2013]

What a beautiful re-edit. Thanks for doing that.

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

@destination2013 thank you.

[Mrchaserobertson]

I love this man. (That's the first time iv'e ever said that)

[maewyn317]

i miss Jerry, thanks Mark. You are a ray of sunshine in a dark, dark world

[humboldtdirect]

I saw this video on here about two years ago, finally found it again, well i saw the B.S version posted by the other A-Hole. Thanks to whomever redid this with some class.

[SHNHandmade]

This guy sings from the heart, you can see it in his face, hear it in his voice, this is what music is all about, man. God Bless Mr. Flynn.

[Palinckx5907]

damn 10 times better than the other vid retarded fag of a camera man haha but mark flynn is the best!

[oodledoodledeb1]

This man is awesome,best cover ever and I wish I could be chillin and hanging out with him all the day!May our paths cross some day?

[dependabledeb]

I think this is the best cover ever , wish I could be right there with him and hang out all the day!

[wjk1200]

Thank you for this fine video and for removing the asshole cameraman. You have added a real artistic touch to this. The cameraman was obviously trying to make fun of or exploit Mr. Flynn’s circumstances by zooming in on his teeth hoping to find them missing. Mark Flynn is a truly talented musician and you brought this out in your video.

[MANGO171]

this man is exactly what is missing from todays music. he doesn't play for the fortune or fame, but for the pure pleasure of doing so. you can hear a peice of his soul in every note he sings.

[DouglasJamesEvans]

very nice edit- it really Highlights Mark much better. He does an awesome job!

[lightlyone]

Thanks for tuning up this video. Well done. Such great soul and talent. 

[boobtube433]

Thanks for making this video. Brilliant tune from the Grateful Dead brought to us by a talented artist. The original version of this video is annoying yet the artist still shines through. Thanks again.

[RattlerX5150]

If I wasnt for the dumbass cameraman yelling "Come on now" in the middle of the song, id have this on my mp3 player

[mythumbsupaccount]

Does he have any recordings?

[Catcat366]

ptdccc@yahoo.com I have been to find out about this man...& finnaly I did...thank God that a famiely member wrote about him......He Rocked my world.....God bless him....& fill his cup.....xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo....­....

[muffinman223]

he must have had the best life when he was younger

[Catcat366]

@muffinman223 what made's u think that...he seems like he had a hard life ????

[muffinman223]

@Catcat366 growing up listening to the best music possible going to fesitivals living and that time period i could keep going on...

[holzkiewuf]

I am a teacher of a Social Justice class in Louisville, KY and play this for my students...such dignity and truth resonating from this man. The kids can see it...they could explain why, of all songs, Mr. Flynn might be singing this one. The whole thing is just so beautiful.

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

@holzkiewuf That is so cool! You must be an awesome teacher.

[itswac]

@holzkiewuf that's awesome that you did that...what were their answers? How did you make it fit under the umbrella of 'Social Justice'?

[imJustBlazed]

id like to smoke with this man and play some dead and chill out on the street

[000Evie]

Best of luck to him!

[jakethesnake576]

just great. truly beautiful, jerry's smiling down from that road, his words glowing on the gold of sunshine, his tunes played on an eternal harp. truly a beautiful song, and a great version of it! much better than the origonal, thank you for posting. He captured the beautiful soul the dead preformed with. simple, humble, but powerful, moving and just amazing

[13aaronstarnes]

i would travel from Florida to California just to meet this man

[MrDavengrace]

As for my family and I,we shall love and care for MARK FLYNN now and for evermore.

[StealYourFace69420]

The Dead are just amazing. . .and this man is just what the dead were trying do with thier music. . .not in the fact of where he is in his life. . .but people who are happy and love music and what they can do. . .your talented bud. . .keep on truckin. . .peace brother

[MrDavengrace]

How can anyone not know that this man is GREAT!?!

[bluespower7]

I wish he plays on stage someday... but is so humble..

[carlcs2]

Peace and Thanks!

[travellinmike]

Just beautiful. Amazing talent is all around us if we just slow down a little and keep our eyes and ears (and minds) open.

[robloeffler]

Love this version of this performance. .. . capo on the 3rd works for me!

[gobears1987]

Whenever I need to relax I listen to this song.

[thechewydude]

A real musician at last.

[iamtlc4tv]

Thanks for the edit. And to Mr. Flynn's family who commented, thank you for helping us experience him as a person. The original had a certain something also - contrasting the derisive interviewer/filmer and the heart of the song and performer. Sometimes I'm an a hole too, so it presented the whole sweet/sour thing of life. Thanks to all

[jojojigaboo]

what a nice guy

[ppeorgie]

he does this song the best i listen to this every day it's like my cup of coffee can't get the day started without it

[sickbird23]

I once complained I had no shoes ,till I met a man who had no feet

[daven372]

Mark... This is beautiful. I never got to see Jerry but have heard this song played by many people. This is by far the best version I ever heard of ripple. Thank you.

[Ubedaman27]

Mark you truly are amazing! I get chills!

[missyluvbug78]

Absolutely beautifully done...this is one of my favorite songs, and you are amazing at playing it and capturing its beauty! Thank you so much for sharing! :)

[77hornetamx]

I can understand if He wants to live a quiet life . But why isnt this guy making records ??

[brugma]

he's got it right, we all just need to sit down pick up a guitar and pick our days away, pure soul, pure talent. Keep your head high Mark

[50peacegirl]

This is one of the BEST videos on UTUBE. I love this Man! Peace to you Mark.

[kennova01]

this guy is great. i always loved that song, cheers from nova scotia.

[SJFLuteGuy]

It's so great to hear (and see) that approach, my approach. I too am a street musician, that will not ask for anything... and I to am annoyed by the beggars... I play in downtown San Jose, and the philosophy thats listed here is exactly how I feel... It's nice to see a kindred spirit, and an oustanding musician....

Walt

[Lvl50sAreBad]

@Rollinbus Im 14 you jerk god.

[jamminjed69]

I am from Illinois and have visied pearl street. I wish i would have met Mark. I am still trying ro learn Ripple? You make it look so easy! That camera guy on the other video is an asshole I think too.

[Marathon592]

Great version of the song, Mark, really enjoyed it!

[Rollinbus]

@lvl50sAreBad why don't you give him a effin home then you stupid idiot.

[vallo3838]

Mark,i just finished listening to your new song and watching your new video.

[suicidaljoyride]

Play it up, man! Smoke that weed and play it up! :P

[bluegrassman776]

this guy should get a record deal. and at least be able to record professionlly

[DubbyaAre]

Thank you Mark Flynn and thank you for taking the time to make this new version.

I could listen/watch Mark all day, wish we had more from him.

[aquiesce69]

thought his name was marc zane, in fact i know his name is mark zane cos i bought him a coffee once

[LateNotes]

that's nice of you to buy him a coffee! His name is Mark Flynn.

search google

boulder weekly, mark flynn

thanks

[tommytheboy14]

I've watched this vid many times over the years and am glad you fixed it as the cameraman you speak of is A ....(fill in the blank)

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

thanks tommy glad u like it

[wjk1200]

@FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa

Thank you for this fine video and for removing the asshole cameraman. You have added a real artistic touch to this. The cameraman was obviously trying to make fun of or exploit Mr. Flynn’s circumstances by zooming in on his teeth hoping to find them missing. Mark Flynn is a truly talented musician and you brought this out in your video.

[wjk1200]

@FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa 

[ivegotamagicstix]

@tommytheboy14 the blank is ASS WAFFEL!

[Panzon300]

Pure, unadulterated music.....Robert Hunter would be pleased.

[FELMYST]

you have no idea...i want to come to colorado and see him...mark your amazing and keep doing what you do man

[BigTeste]

IS THIS IN BRAHLINGTON?!?!

[Rabadamtimtimti]

Incredible. He makes this classic his own.

Hope things work out for him.

[michaelangel58]

man  oh man this is so pure thanx

[carinishead]

Anybody know where I can find the Pearl Street Flowers video with Mark playing 'Good to See You' by neil young? It was apparently removed due to a terms of use violation. It was such a beautiful video... I wish I would've downloaded it :(

[hgrunwell]

Thank you for making this beautiful and tasteful unlike the original video footage.

Great job and thank you, this is amazing.

Thank you.

[rambler68]

Great job my friend!

[widespreadchris]

My favorite for sure, I like what you did with the footage!

[jasonfajardo]

Awsome

[chillywilly8200]

One of the best versions I've ever heard, good job Mark!

Peace

[Vikingman689]

God i love pearl street

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

i hope your wishes reach him.

[Lvl50sAreBad]

Hey this is my uncle! He plays on the pearl street mall in Boulder Colorado! My dad is his brother! He has 8 brothers and sisters in his family!

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

He's got soul!

[richiemabie]

Great job ! I love how you got that a..hole off the vid, i have watched the original a couple of times, this is 10 X better period. God bless

[SmileynMelman]

no way i was just in boulder colorado for nasc!!! i wish i could have seen him!!!

[vintagezigg]

@Lvl50sAreBad Just Beautiful ! The song and the man.

[seanreillyireland]

@vintagezigg What a trooper!

[waltermetal1987]

@Lvl50sAreBad ur uncle rocks

[babbupandey]

@Lvl50sAreBad I hope you are speaking the truth, can you please tell his address. I want to send him something (money, gift card, whatever he needs).

[olmedor]

@babbupandey You can write to Mark Flynn 430 S. 42nd St, Boulder, CO 80305. He plays Pearl Street everyday!

[elizzard45]

@olmedor so he's not homeless ?

[olmedor]

@elizzard45 He's not homeless now, in August I rented him a room in a house I have in boulder.

[elizzard45]

@olmedor thats cool then

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

@olmedor good to know, thanks for the comment!

[Catcat366]

@olmedor .....Oh Iam....got the address....if he moves some 1 pls tell us where!!! God bless him......I'd love 2 talk 2 him...I could listen 2 him sing & play all day every day.....

[hokyfn451]

@Lvl50sAreBad this is an extraordinary man

[MrAiea808]

@Lvl50sAreBad Please encourage him to put out a CD. I live in Hawaii and he has fans here. He must have many fans on the Mainland!

[Lukelikesbeer1]

@Lvl50sAreBad hey does your uncle still play at the pearl street mall in boulder colorado?

[bacoboy23]

@Lvl50sAreBad Is your uncle still playing in Boulder?

[Mandders]

@Lvl50sAreBad I had the pleasure of knowing your uncle when I lived in Boulder. We stayed at the same place up there and I often rode the same bus with him. I loved talking to him and listening to him play. Awesome uncle!

[UnevenElefant5]

Glad you took out the obnoxious comments from the cameraman. I want to punch him >:|

[trebleclefts]

Sweet, really sweet, should gig around come to the UK. should record some stuff..nice one.

[vedtam]

the original film sucks!!Like its author...thx for doing thisone!

[darkharlezucreek]

Thank you for cleaning up the original film. I love this version. Mark you are beautiful!

xoxoxo

[PleaseDraftMe]

Wow thanks for making this better than the original. This is excellent!

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

thanks!

[PhilloBaggins]

I wanna find this guy.

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

boulder, colo

[gratefulpanic5th]

thank you for reposting this video and taking out the disrespectful garbage from the cameraman. keep on keeping on mark! peace love and grateful dead

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

thanks.

[MalokinMartin]

i think the camera man was talking to the guy who walked through the camera shot in the original video, not the singer

[zentrickster]

This guy is good.... kinda of like a mix of John Prine, or Chris Smither doing homage to the dead.....

Ripple is a timeless tune.... I'd love to hear his Uncle Johns Band...

[BoomeRoyalty]

life. <3

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

word.

[robertp315]

i am in iraq and i hope mark sees this shit, please search tubeseantube, he's a buddy of mine you'll see me there deployment love is the best love it mark learn that song and post it! i'd love it!!!!!!!!

[robertp315]

rock the fuck on man u rock you are the new captain america in my book! skillz!

[DominickValenti]

im sooo greateful that someone redid the videa to leave out the kid with the camera who was totaly disrespectful. thank you very much! this guy freekin rocks!

[Paolo250376]

Does anyone know that man. If yes, let me know something about him. Thanks guys.

Paolo from Italy.

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

read over on the right click (more info)

[darkangel8989]

does anyone know where mark lives? i would love to see him play if he is near me

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

Boulder. read the info in the description to the right of the video for more about Mark Flynn.

[Carlitoway101]

The best Ripple solo Ive ever heard congratz Mark

[Paolo250376]

Mark you got the light inside. Let it lead us with tunes like this. Thanks man. I'll remember you!

[suzyglover]

thanks to mark and god bless,

and thanks for adding the lyrics so maybe more people can appreciate truly one of the best songs ever written !! i absolutely love this version of this haunting tune. have a grateful day :)

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

so glad you dig it!

[bulldoggrrr]

I had the original video(from hexidecimal)on my favorites.But I'm removing it in favor of your edited version.Most of the commentary was rude and kinda distracted from the spirit of this very original and moving performance.But I think you should have left the beginning where they were like "play it up, hit that weed and play it up". I thought that the idea that he was sharing his music in appreciation for them sharing their herb with him was a cool sentiment..But I still prefer your version:)

[fataig]

The original camera man, was refering to the "A holes" as bad props "who were walking between Mark and the camera as he was playing and singing.... They were not being rude to Mark at all..

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

The original camera man was obnoxiously zooming into extreme close ups of Mark's mouth to show his missing teeth and was talking in a disrespectful manner.

[intervalejumper]

this man sings the song like know other i've heard, i wish he had more videos

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

me too!

[crocrock1]

true hippie spirit

[siren20012]

great job of removing the arrogant commentary! I can enjoy this clip now without wanting to punch the cameraman

:D

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

thank you very much.

[AzNpLaYa101]

....

:D

[volcom1551]

agreed....the commentary went against the words of the song very flagrantly

[geschae]

you are right , i feel the same ,

thanks for posting

[EyeLuvGaeSekzz]

FLYNN should record an album...He could just do covers and I would buy it, original stuff would be awesome too...

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

right? he's got soul.

[joaoemau]

hi funnyHaHaFunnyHaHa, i've found another video with mark flynn playing guitar. its called downtown spotlight - hazel miller and mark flynn. its awesome dude,

search it on google cause i cant post it here.

you know how to download videos from cruxy without paying? i would post the video but i dont have it.

thanks for your edition

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

cool. thanks joaoemau

[heatonbob]

Wow, a beautiful song sung by a great guy - pure basic humanity - there's so little of it today what with everyones greed and go-get attitude (at anyone else's expense usually)- thanks guys for sharing this - Rob

[HexidecimalBeefTrogg]

Where have I seen this video before? Anyways, you did a great job with the editing and removing all of the bad camera angles and comments from the original video. As my friend would say, "Mad props!"

[sammyjones57]

I watched the original footage first and then found yours. I love how you edit out the camera man's obnixious comments and how you re-did the footage of Mark playing. The Dead is one of my favorite bands and the song itself is a very beautiful one. Mark did the song justice!

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

thanks sammy that means a lot.

[matthew5556]

he sings this with so much truth to his voice

as if he's been down that road before

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

word

[earthling404]

Good job with the editing. The original camera man was so condescending towards the artist. Anyway he did deliver something great to YouTube, so lets hope he learned something. Mark's delivery is so natural and on the mark.

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

thanks for your comment. I'm glad you appreciate i just wanted people to enjoy Mark Flynn beautiful performance without that cameraman's remarks.

[vallo3838]

Mark is always at the Boulder Mall and he is

a true talent."GOD BLESS MARK"

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

amen

[vallo3838]

Mark is the best-and he is a true gift that

GOD has given each of us!!!!

[joaoemau]

nice man

mark is awesome

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

thanks man!

[sjagz]

I like what you have done with the video. a real tribute!

[FunnyHaHaFunnyHaHa]

thanks sjagz !

[hippiedipster]

soulful thanks