So many of the great American poets got weaker in their ability to write as they aged, but Guy weaved tapestries of prophetic prose right up until the day he was laid in the ground. The biggest compliment he ever got was that he was never played much on mainstream radio, because his words, those awe-inducing lyrics, his haunting, crackling ghostly voice, and his beautiful strumming was only truly appreciated by those who could grasp the immense layered complexity within his simple verses. A songwriter could live 1,000 years and not pen as perfect and as heart-wrenching a song as Guy penned with Dublin Blues. It’s all there: immense love overflowing, the pain of staring down old age, of unrequited love, and of the echos of a life so full of beauty and pain that one can simply do nothing but listen in complete silence as he sings. You are dearly, dearly missed Guy!
@coreyjohnston46735 жыл бұрын
Beautifuly spoken
@kerryevans15625 жыл бұрын
@@coreyjohnston4673 Thanks Corey The older I GET the more I appreciate Guy Clark genius greetings from Dublin Ireland brother and sisters We love singer-songwriter HERE
@36A4 жыл бұрын
jeezus harold christmas... you got me tearing up over here brother. 🥺🥺🥺 i’m an hour north of Austin right now, and all i’m doing tonight is listening to Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt. your words are perfect !!! 👌🏼
@onionsoup41454 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! One of the VERY best!
@montmorencyclutch-ryder16854 жыл бұрын
Nice nod to "Doc" Watson...RIP, too
@TheScribeofLight5 ай бұрын
This is the first Guy Clark song I ever heard, when a friend with impeccable and eclectic taste put me on to it. I would say I can't understand why he isn't better known, but I do. His lyrics and music were songs with everything that wasn't essential stripped out. That isn't likely to make you popular; but it does make you great.
@robd81672 жыл бұрын
“Ain’t no money in poetry, that’s what sets the poet free”
@ScottMalson Жыл бұрын
Quite simply the best country song ever written....
@walliegirl2 Жыл бұрын
For me, "Long Black Veil" would be the best. It is the Citizen Kane of country songs.
@atmaan1310 ай бұрын
@walliegirl2 my thoughts exactly.. this is quickly rising the ranks tho!
@GreenMountainVelvet5 ай бұрын
A lot of people think “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones is the best country song. I don’t know that there’s one “best.” This one is up there though.
@user-wc7el9vz1j2 ай бұрын
@@walliegirl2 I like it too,but from Johnny Cash only...
@stanleywhitehughes3 жыл бұрын
"Forgive me all my anger, forgive me all my faults, there's no need to forgive me, for thinking what I thought: I loved you from the get-go, and I love you till I die" So many beautiful lines throughout this song
@Larissa-mi9ut4 жыл бұрын
“I loved you on the Spanish steps the day you said goodbye.”
@brazenlilhussy59753 жыл бұрын
I loved you too, Larissa. In another lifetime,eh? ; )
@Larissa-mi9ut3 жыл бұрын
@@brazenlilhussy5975 well. Maybe.
@WilliesWarriorPoets3 жыл бұрын
“I loved you from the get go”
@outlawdirty78863 жыл бұрын
😪
@cottonbrindle29803 жыл бұрын
Where’s them Spanish steps at anyway?
@romancandle4164 жыл бұрын
If you're ever in Austin, do yourself a favor and have dinner at the Texas Chili Parlor. Get yourself a Mad Dog Margarita, and tell them Guy Clark sent you.
@donscott34774 жыл бұрын
I'll do that thank u c s
@gabesomerville71812 жыл бұрын
It's on the bucket list
@isaiahhernandez99397 ай бұрын
I just got back home from the Texas Chili Parlor drinking Mad Dog Margaritas here in Austin.
@mueltenius69522 ай бұрын
My hero Mr.T. Snider Too many smiles And days turned around to better days from hearing a song or a story . .❤ from a boy named Muel
@TerlinguaTalkeetna Жыл бұрын
Guy was awesome and so are the other players sitting next to him on stage.
@gordonpearson74943 жыл бұрын
a legend that should be missed more than he is. what a beautiful voice
@marilouhatler52463 жыл бұрын
Wonderful poet. He was so down to earth but then over the moon with his songs. He should of been inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame!
@skeetabix368 жыл бұрын
Out of all the musicians that we've lost this year the 2 that have shocked & hurt me the most because they are musical heroes of mine were Steve Young & Guy Clark. Dublin Blues is a perfect album, not a bad song on it, but then again Guy doesn't know how to write a bad song.
@elijahnapier44788 жыл бұрын
agree 100% guy was a tresuare to this thing called music.
@Pope25016 жыл бұрын
skeetabix36 I didn't know till I read this. I used to drive around Hill Country in summer with my windows down in 2007 when I was gifted Dublin Blues. Jesus, I miss Texas sometimes.
@drb0003 жыл бұрын
Such mastery. Not a note nor word wasted. The silence to let the words sink in. This hits like a truck.
@roshif-tv9xd3 жыл бұрын
This song always gets me choked up a little...i fell in love with his music back in 92' when i was in college in Texas. I had never even heard of him til then...its the first time i could feel what real country music could be (tho i would call his style folk/country). He's one of the original "Cowboy Poets". A great singer songwriter. I miss being able to hear him play live and in person...but all good things must come to an end...eventually.
@brazenlilhussy59753 жыл бұрын
One of the 'cosmic cowboys' along with townes, earle, young well in fact too many to mention. To me it's more than country..in fact I'd call it the start of 'Americana' as a proper genre and in the last ten years (as most times happens cos it seems everything is cyclical) the people they inspired now have found great success themselves. Often described (I'd agree) a 'songwriters songwriter' . Regards from Ireland to ya brother.
@davescommonplacebook93743 жыл бұрын
Made me cry... What a beautiful song.
@LeeGesmer6 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs, sung by a master RIP Mr. Clark
@torvilasulvstle3624 жыл бұрын
Yes, a good version, but listen to "Lost Dog Street Band"!
@mickconroy455110 ай бұрын
As Steve Earle referred to him ‘Goodbye Michelangelo’
@jimkalin94493 жыл бұрын
A beauty. Reminds me of so many great songs. Gillian Welch. Mercenary Song by Steve Earle. Outlaw Song by 16 Horsepower. Lover by Lilium. Heartbreakers all.
@tsukishiro7028 күн бұрын
I have Rich Hall to thank for introducing me to this song. Rest in peace, Mr Clark. You were great.
@tacogillespie45618 жыл бұрын
What a great songwriter, lyricist, and story teller Guy was. I can feel his shakes while he sits in the Chili Parlor saloon.
@bonitastjulienlepauvre64895 жыл бұрын
Aren't the shakes in Dublin?
@georgetheopemptou99492 жыл бұрын
@@bonitastjulienlepauvre6489 They are... i feel the chocking back the shakes
@lionelgrisbane-ud87 Жыл бұрын
Isn’t it chilly parlor? Or Chile parlor??? Wtf???
@occasionsphoto8 жыл бұрын
the camera catches Joe's eyes a couple of times when the awe he had for Guy shows
@jonathanzuniga36812 жыл бұрын
I wish I could send this woman this song. Unfortunately, she’s gone with the wind
@tageschance55014 ай бұрын
Wished to drink and smoke with you Guy, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤in a dark music-bar
@jamesmcloughlin48752 жыл бұрын
Dublin Blues...... Wow..... must go dig my cd out .....ain't played the album in years...
@terrymac6522 жыл бұрын
Pure genius. Period. I've been a fan since the late 70's. Damn, I wish I'd seen him in person.
@jamesbradshaw3389 Жыл бұрын
I was just listening to a recording by Bob Dylan called Bob Dylan - New York, 1961 and the first song hit home hard, I know that I heard this song sung differently by the great Guy Clarke called The "Dublin Blues, have I got this wrong I believe not., so thanks a million Bob, & thanks a million Guy
@georgetheopemptou99492 жыл бұрын
So many years and he still has IT
@hsmith6334 жыл бұрын
That's about the only way you can have Hiatt, Ely and Lovett on the stage and they don't need to do a thing other than sit in deference. What a song...Hard to imagine any song that is much better than Dublin Blues. RIP Guy
@michaelgray4964 Жыл бұрын
I wish I had been in the audience for that guitar pull. So good.
@stuarthartill65554 жыл бұрын
He was a brilliant song writer and story teller one of my heroes R.I.P GUY
@user-nn7fh5cx5nАй бұрын
This is the first time im hearing him and this is the first song i put on!
@elainemurray79158 жыл бұрын
Great writer, great song.
@peterwalter56064 жыл бұрын
Just finished his biography. This is powerful stuff
@davidjencks14224 жыл бұрын
Priceless
@jackschaal6669 Жыл бұрын
Ridiculous good. Like Prine, you need to appreciate poets!
@tonyspoetry2 жыл бұрын
Great song, Guy was amazing.
@Homeinmygardenwithmydog9 ай бұрын
“It’s gotta come from the heart if you want it to work” -Guy Clark
@granthouston5977 Жыл бұрын
So sad I wasn’t able to see Guy Clark in person. He’s an American hero for sure!!
@eddippleshirleyspraise48132 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe that I got to 70 years old without hearing of Guy Clark . I feel like my musical education was sadly neglected.
@arttrevisan35512 жыл бұрын
Pretty damn cool that you're still out here discovering great artists at 70!! There's so much great music in this world that no one can get to it all
@TallKyleMusic6 жыл бұрын
I make rap music and Guy has influenced me more than almost any rapper
@patgriffinsloan37792 жыл бұрын
Great music
@maxharrison257 Жыл бұрын
Hello there pat nice meeting you here
@WilliesWarriorPoets3 жыл бұрын
I wish I was in the audience
@tageschance55015 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@CHET13 жыл бұрын
You had me at chili parlor
@wilkiepup12 жыл бұрын
Songwriters tour with Joe Ely, John Hyatt, and……… I’m too old to remember.
@badbadmanly903 Жыл бұрын
Lyle Lovette
@arttrevisan35512 жыл бұрын
"I have seen the David, I've seen the Mona Lisa too, and I have heard Doc Watson sing Columbus Stockade Blues" Man.....
@donaldpetrarca2149 Жыл бұрын
An awesome statement from one musical genius to another.
@mistascott0074 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday, Guy.
@brianbarber45016 жыл бұрын
American Masterpiece
@tageschance55014 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@tageschance55015 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️
@DanKuhn4 жыл бұрын
9 Bro Country fans were here
@scottmeade31927 жыл бұрын
THANKS
@budway19427 жыл бұрын
good music from old guy on a friday nitht.
@josephcarpenter69215 жыл бұрын
Amen True Boyo
@tageschance55015 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@thumpscraper3 жыл бұрын
17 people are soulless fools
@blbseauxmuchjake38772 жыл бұрын
Lifesaver
@freddyclaude83838 жыл бұрын
RIP :(
@joegauthier21357 жыл бұрын
classic!
@jonathanmclendon1146 жыл бұрын
Bucket list
@timlazar90306 жыл бұрын
who are the 3 musicians sitting next to him and awkwardly not playing. I believe that's Lyle Lovett on the far left.
@blakenorman48225 жыл бұрын
Lyle Lovett John Hiatt Joe ely, they all do theyre on songs then do a couple together at the end
@stevefrost21964 жыл бұрын
@@blakenorman4822 Saw them when they toured together at Massey Hall in Toronto. I will never forget that concert. Simple, Clean and Beautiful.
@tageschance55013 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 0:25
@RedDog562 жыл бұрын
Notice Guy is playing a 12 fret guitar.
@objuan6 Жыл бұрын
Lyrics without equal, Jus’ a little strum.. I would give anything to be able to leave just one song like that!
@davidjohndubey76158 ай бұрын
Badass
@jamesfrazier6453 Жыл бұрын
Lonesome stew!
@friscobob565 ай бұрын
REAL country music exists in Texas and across the Red River in Oklahoma. Not in (as Houston Marchman called it) Viet-Nashville.
@dwaynemurr4477 ай бұрын
Dublin Ireland or Dublin, TX?
@ridewithclyde54211 ай бұрын
who's the cat between Hiatt and Clark?
@ridewithclyde54211 ай бұрын
Joe Ely. I'm good.
@tageschance55014 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@MarkSmith-nw4os Жыл бұрын
What are the Spanish Steps?
@samderrida4 ай бұрын
In Rome
@MarkSmith-nw4os4 ай бұрын
@@samderrida Thank you. Now I can research it a little more.
@matthewhenry36075 жыл бұрын
Didn't even need the band...
@bubbajackson7878 Жыл бұрын
he is and was a spiritual blessing.
@jakestokes3986 жыл бұрын
Rap ? Jesus Christ
@paulgrim35015 жыл бұрын
There's some brilliant rap out there. Don't be closed minded. Check out The Roots.
@timothymeehan181 Жыл бұрын
As much as I love Guy, and I do(Boats To Build & Dublin Blues as studio albums are brilliant works of art🙏🎶), he simply didn’t get the “performance gene”, and is sadly uninspiring as a live artist. Sorry, Guy, find a pair of balls, or stick to the studio….And if the excuse is that he’s aged here, I saw him live in ‘94 and even then he faded into the wallpaper…… and I’d say the same for Lucinda Williams as well. Brilliant in the studio, but weak & ineffectual as a live artist. I guess every singer-musician can’t be Bruce Springsteen…🎶🙏😞