In memory of Michael Houser, Widespread Panic "The Waker" fan video by DG. Posted for Houser's birthday Jan. 6th (born 1962, died 2002). The song is Mike's song for his son, performed by WP with Houser on guitar/vocals and John Keane on banjo. Three verses tell the story of the family, with different names personified.
1. The Waker
2. Treetop
3. Blue Sky
In the video: picture of Michael Houser (father) and Waker Houser (son) signed on the wall at Red Rocks, Colorado. Also some nice pictures of Mikey. Thanks to the photographers and of course the band!
HELLO MY NAME IS: THE WAKER stickers are a freebie creation of mine. I printed a couple hundred and gave them away at a WSP show, American Theater, St. Louis, MO, during "The Waker". So you only got the sticker if you were there that time, during that song, near me on the floor down front. After that someone made a tshirt with the same design on the front pocket. Later still, The Sandbox panicfreaks message board forum got an avatar icon of the Hell My Name Is The Waker sticker design. Feel free to make your own. Blank blue Hello My Name Is stickers are available at Office supply stores. Or you can print the PDF link below as a full-page 8x11 sticker page. There are actually 9 stickers to make, if you like. Make 3 for each verse, 1 for each line.
1. HELLO MY NAME IS THE WAKER x3 stickers, 1 for each line of the verse.
2. HELLO MY NAME IS TREETOP x3 stickers, 1 for each line of the verse.
3. HELLO MY NAME IS BLUE SKY x3 stickers, 1 for each line of the verse.
Download and print free stickers PDF:
http://dgold.info/images/wsp/my-name-is-the-waker/Waker-stickers-hello-my-nam...
The Waker lyrics
My name is The Waker
And I'm bringing you the morning sun
I have pushed the old man up forever
Still I feel I've just begun
I've just begun
My name is Treetop
And I'm higher than you'll ever be
I'm married to my roots here
Still I feel like I am free
Feelin' I'm free
My name is Blue Sky
And I'm bluer than all of you
I have watched you run around forever
Always searching for something new
There's nothing new
Feelin' I'm free
I've just begun
I'm always young
Love's always new
by Widespread Panic 'Til The Medicine Takes (1999)
words were written by the late great lead guitarist and singer of this song Michael Houser for his son Waker Houser.
file name:
wsp1999-Waker-My-Name-Is-tribute-by-dg-v2.mp4
fuckin love this song. I never got too into WSP, not cuz i dislike em i just haven't listened enough or seen them, but i love this song.
TerrariumFusilage1 2 weeks ago
Miss you Mikey, Happy 50th
MrPaulHicks 1 month ago
Happy birthday Mikey... You'll always be with us!
wasouthwood 1 month ago
your music has changed me in so many ways thank you mikey r.i.p.
tileflier 6 months ago
you died 9 years ago today and i miss you so much.....
GoodLkngBear 6 months ago
We love and miss you brother. Never to be forgotten
aztreehugger 7 months ago
Remember seeing seeing you last at the 1st bonnaroo... take it is easy brother
blue4telluride 10 months ago
Well done colbruce. Happy Birthday Mikey and I'll see you on the flip side sitting front row.... Only then will I be SATISFIED!!!!
marley107 1 year ago
You have done a WONDERFUL tribute to Michael here. Bless You for that! Thinking of Michael today on what would've been his 49th Birthday I wanted to post this song on my Facebook Wall...Thanks for giving me the PERFECT version to post :)
troutvoice 1 year ago 2
I had to watch it twice. Shit, maybe some more. RIP Mikey.
kelley102 1 year ago