Blaze Foley, Townes Van Zandt and John Prine. Three kings

Classic line. “ I can’t go to sleep until I’m so tired that I can’t stay awake “

Some folks spend millions producing a music video and they could never come close to producing the feeling of truthfulness and beauty, or something as genuine as this.

I watched the sun come up today The wind swept all the clouds away The Sky did turn from grey to blue As my thoughts did turn to you The Birds sang songs we used to sing memories of you to bring soft and sweet and clear and high the day is slowly passing by tonight Ill be alone and blue with empty arms that long for you I only hear the lonesome sound since you left our little town I don't know why you went away and nothing's all you had to say not a word comes through here about you and soon my heart will break in two Tonight I’ll be alone and blue with empty arms that long for you I only hear the lonesome sound since you left our little town since you left our little town

There is no sound that’s ever been emitted as sweet,sad,lonely, and beautiful as blaze Foley’s work.

How is it that there are those who can give you a sense of home and place more familiar than any place you’ve ever lived in?

In January of 2020, i was going through Netflix looking for a movie to watch on my phone. I came across a guy on the cover with a guitar. I love music movies. Plus my dad has been playing guitar since he was fourteen. So thats where i gotten to love country since i was a youngin cause of my pops. Kenny Rogers The Gambler was my first recollection of my dad playing the guitar. Sometime in 79 or 80. Anyway when i started watching this movie called Blaze. And seen it was based on the life of Blaze Foley i quickly got interested in it from the beginning. Man the first song i heard on the movie was Picture Cards Can't Picture You. Going through a break up too at the time of 9 years. It brought tears to my eyes. One of the best songs i ever heard from a country singer. But yeah thats when I first heard of the man called Blaze. After I watched the movie. Immediately i told my dad about him. My dad also liked his songs. What's crazy is that my dad has always played in pubs n bars in Texas. Mostly here in San Angelo Tx. My dad has a way of picking that guitar as Blaze does. Yeah Great Music Blaze. R.I.P

This song just HITS at soooooo many levels, my god.

Sometimes the song starts, you know it’s a gem, but you still don’t see it coming, and the tears just fall.

Our town, clay pigeons, If I could fly,three of the greatest songs I've ever heard. Can't stop listening

I was blessed and fortunate to discover this amazing artist he saved me from the depths of my own despair and made me return to life again ❤

So i havent been feeling particularly great for a couple of months now. I cry a lot, and i cry while listening to music. But i feel like ive never really cried because of a song, if that makes any sense. A couple days ago i was listening to if 'i could only fly' and saw this in the recommended. So i listened and i was feeling fine, but at the two-minute mark i just burst into tears and i couldnt stop for what seemed like ten minutes Jackson C Frank's, Van Zandt's, and now Foley's music are making the day a bit more bearable. Its a shame i'll never see any of them live

Blaze Foley is the greatest singer/songwriter that ever lived. This is music folks!

RIP Blaze Foley (December 18, 1949 - February 1, 1989), aged 39 You will be remembered as a legend.

Merle Haggard (If I could only Fly) turned me on to Blaze Foley....then I found this...WOW. Just what I needed, so deep, so soulfull. I havent been able to stop listening to it. Plan on putting it on repeat with a 6pack and a joint tonight. RIP BLAZE

I’m glad that the internet exists because if it didn’t I would have never found out about this man.

38 years old here...that's some hard living Blaze. He was not only a great songwriter and singer, he was also an exceptionally good guitar player. His Picking on Clay Pigeons is just wonderful. I wonder how long Blaze would have lived if he had lived? Rest easy big fella.

Back here again. I think I was here a few months ago .. something special about his songs….

Just what I needed to hear when I didn’t know I needed to hear a thing. Rip to the legend Blaze Foley.

Don't know if I ever heard a more honest take. In any spectrum of music. Blaze was the real fkn deal. Earned it.

This is the essence of country music.

Wish I could have found him sooner in my life... so touching,..damn

very beautiful, lovely to listen to on a cold night...RIP blaze foley

Warning!!!! Don't listen to this video if you're trying to stay on the wagon!!! Touching and Soulful One way ticket to memory lane.....

This guy had a soul of a poet.

I heard Clay Pigeons the other day, and I've been hooked on Blaze now. Great songwriter, guitar player, and singer!

That works just just fine Blaze. Great song. RIP.

Raw talent right there! This is what music should be and should stay!!

Another musical genius recognized after he past on !

He had heart. I’m sad he lost his life because of it. Rest easy beautiful man. Thank you for these melodies that touch our souls way down deep where memories of gone loves live.

This is a treasure.

" I cant sleep till I can't stay awake"....man....like a kid...but now also...as years roll on....feel same way again... just don't you mess with my Townes one more time though Blaze....you would make him late for his funeral....but sometimes...truth is...think you had somthin to do with gettin him there way to early... but hey...the horse himself is responsible for drinkin... Miss you Townes.....mustve been somethin big you needed, that Blaze......god you deserve it ALL anything ....for the comfort you have given

Man, everyone else finding this song through some other way... I was looking for some random dude from who knows when about a random song about cheeseburgers. Then I found this masterpiece. It's like finding a hundred dollar bill in your pocket, when you're $80 short of rent and hungry for a pizza.

true greatness is a rare thing and I cant tell you what it is , but i know it when i see it, thank you blaze

fantastic..what a performer..totally blown away!!

The way i precieve this song is like giant hug

just saw the movie "Blaze" and now i can't stop tubing Blaze and Townes. Their music hits you right in the gut. Sometimes less is more!

Yes, Blaze. That'll work.

I'm sitting here with my mouth open and chills running down my spine, that was amazing!

Blaze lost his life trying to do the right thing defending his friend out in California, He always hits home with me with this tune and he always moves the clouds away like a cool breeze in the hot summertime just for me, Thanks for everything Blaze, we will get to make some music together in the sweet bye in bye.

Excellent songwriter , did a lot of living in 40 yrs.

“I can’t go to sleep til I’m so tired that I can’t stay awake” 😂 me right now at 1am

Beautiful. Great songwriting...just a voice and guitar. A sad life in many ways but what a legacy.

“Will that work?” I think so Blaze, I think so

It doesn't get any more real and soulful than that......God Bless You Blaze Foley.

This made my heart grow

THANKS TO JOHN PRINE FOR HELPING ME FIND BLAZE FOLEY. TWO OF THE GREATEST

I can't remember ever hearing anyone as truthfull and good at what he does the best and especially one man and his guitar Blaze has me hooked

Absolutely brilliant. So much emotion in his voice, incredible.

My favorite Blaze track

this is pure gold. more gold than gold even...

One of my favorite Blaze tunes. He's so awesome. I wish there was more music to discover. All these live videos make up for it though. RIP Blaze Foley. Thank you for your music.

Beautiful. What a great song

That “earring” in Blaze’s ear is Sybil Rosens IUD. One of a kind.

"I can't go to sleep until I'm so tired that I can't stay awake."

Beautiful

I get that Blaze, same here. RIP

This guys a poet. True and pure.

Yeah. That works.

Perfect songs!

I just read about 10 comments below. Was wonderful reading, I am from Austin TX, saw Blaze everywhere. I didn't know him personally, but he played where he could. In Austin that's pretty much everywhere. The Duct tape Messiah; couldn't even afford new boots. That crazy lifestyle took his life; it also fed his genius.

He was such an amazing singer with such a unique voice. Such a shame, gone too young :(

great show: Mike Judge presents tales from the tour bus - s1e8 Blaze Foley, RIP brother

BLAZE WAS A HERO rest in peace Deputy

This guy is so good.. I’ve been playing country for about a year now, it started with Hank Williams Sr and then Townes Van Zandt and now Blaze Foley.. I feel like I’ve stumbled across a gold mine!

Blaze had such a knack for beautiful melodies. This is gorgeous.

Dit lied is wonderlijk mooi en prachtig melancholiek. Fantastisch gezongen. Mijn bewondering voor Blaze Foley. rip Blaze.

respect... some people dont ever get it...i slept in elevator parkades in Saskatchewan in winter... i dont expect you to get it!!... Merry Christmas Blaze... its hard sometimes

He plays it down as being nothing special and don't expect much and then just opens his soul and knocks you sideways.

Oldie but goodie

This is so sad :( He was such a poete

My friend Blaze

Ol boy left us way too early...RIP

If ones ears must be wrecked, I can't think of a better way to ruin them. This is some good stuff here friends!

oh man what a great tune thanks for posting this

damn near nobody writes songs this good

what a heartbreaking song.

Wtf!!!! This dude was amazing.

God bless the person that put a guitar in this boys hands.

Great Texas song writer

Seriously can’t thank you enough for these videos. Does my heart a world of good to still be able to see him.

Fantastic

This song has the emotion that only the greatest artist can create

Sheer brilliance, the man has soul, can really move you with just a guitar and his voice.

Amazing how some people can express themselves so beautifully. Cheers Blaze!

Thanks Kevin!

“Does that work?” He says...

RIP ....

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

I love this man, never met him. My loss. But if I ever did meet him, we'd play music, have fun making memories to talk about.... I love that he loved his woman so dearly. I just love the way he puts feelings and good and bad times to life through music. It's kind of like I know him because he sings about what's in my innermost thoughts right out there for everyone to hear.

beautiful

Just superb

Yeah Blaze ..... I think that'll work

this man is a genius. CTHC

I can't go to sleep until I'm so tired I can't stay awake. ME TOO! Really! For real. I sleep at 3-4 am. I read the bible and other books or I write songs, poems, words and play my guitar. I wake up at 10 O clock or so. Sorry if I wasted your time. Just wanted to say to ya'll, Blaze ain't the only one. OK, nuff said.

Love him and through his songs he stays on my mind...really love Blly Strings tribute to him earlier this Year

Soulful artist ❤ ain't a cold cold world

Thank you Blaze - you've saved me from certain death. I owe my life to you. I used to hate 'country', but now, I think I'll write a few songs of my own 😉

Wonderful video and performance by him. Big sigh.

A real authentic, homegrown, organic song without pretentiousness and phony make-believe. This is the real deal. The way handmade songs used to be sung. Long ago. When memories were displayed in oval frames, and captured in tones of sepia.