If you’re reading this, congratulations on having great taste in music. I know it can seem like you’ll never know all the things you wish you did about music, but just know the fact you know this one is proof you’re doing everything right. Keep on lovin.

Listen do this this morning with tears in my eyes. The people's comments on here are awesome and so is John Prine. God bless John Prine rest in peace

Was sitting in a piano bar and the singer was taking requests and most were michael buble or some shit---i had a sense the guy could do Guy and requested LA Freeway and the guy nailed it and later he bought me and my date drinks and thanked me--a masterpiece.

KZfaq preserves some great things that would otherwise be lost

I was honored to meet Guy as we were both checking into a Ramada Inn in Denver, him to play, me to watch. Told him I had been in love with him since 1975. And it was my 25th wedding anniversary. The marriage has since dissolved, but I am still hopelessly in love with Guy.

Incredible! Rodney Crowell, John Prine, Guy and others. Legendary songwriters.

My God, how I loved and lived by the songs and lyrics of Guy Clark and Jerry Jeff Walker back in the mid 1970's! They were both my musical hero's, I listened to their music every chance I got, I would sing along with them whenever I was alone. I spent a lot of time singing with those ol' boys! Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff and John Prine, they were the very best of the best musical storytellers and you have either lived-out their lyrics to their songs, or you feel you are actually right there in their music when they're playing, sorta' like living in a music video. So many good memories of my friends, girlfriends, myself and occasionally a family member like my gramps' would run through my mind with their music playing, like I was sitting in the front row of a movie theater. Sitting there alone, just watching my hero's music being played-out in a movie with me, friends and family as the star actors....up on the big screen! Well, here's to you Guy and John, I do so miss you boys, we surely had us some times. Some were good and some sad, but always so beautifully played and eloquently narrated and always, forever.... remembered and treasured! God speed my ol' friends, my story tellin' and singin' hero's..... God speed!

A genius has left the building. Rest well Guy

There is something very spiritual about all of these old austin pickers music - there is a certain silence in it , something that reaches deep within a comfort that makes you pause and look at the world like TOAISM from an observers perspective , maybe this is how poets always feel

Oh I love this song so much. I grew up in Southern California and escaped at age 20, I just couldn’t stand living by LA where I was born. My children were all born far from California, and they hate it there, just as much as me. When we visit my parents, my hubby always makes me drive. Love Rodney, following him since the 70’s has lead me to some fantastic musicians!! I have loved John Prine since 1975, I Cocktail Waitressed at this small lounge & I sang with the duo who played there every night, with their full approval, they taught me lots of Prine & Guy Clark songs, also Townes songs.

One of the last songs I played my father before he passed.

I had no idea how fortunate I was to hear Guy in a small club in North Texas in the mid 70's. John Prine played the following weekend. Singer/songwriters are true artist.

I fucking love this song. What an amazing songwriter, performer.

Got me some dirt road back street in Terlingua some 40 yrs ago and never looked back. Guy's music was a gift in this life.

As always Mr. Clark- if you or any of your force should be caught or killed- You will live forever in the hearts of myself and many others who have already listened to this song many times in our lives- and when we're gone, you will live forever in the hearts of those who have yet to discover this masterpiece.

If Hemingway could play a G chord he’d be Guy Clark

Guy was a fabulous song writer, belongs in the song writers hall of fame. Like that old saying "You don't miss your water till your well runs dry". Rest in peace Guy.

All these guys surrounding him have heard this song from Guy hundreds of times, maybe. You can see the joy and pure admiration of them while he sings it, still. No one was close to overpowering the simple guitar that is essential this song. Just a little light accompaniment. What a lovely performance.

I’m 46 years old and hearing this for the first time. What a talent!

Guy Clarke was the only man I could listen to singing about green tomatoes, Guy was the man

I was born and raised in LA...could hardly wait to escape. This was over 50 yrs ago. I still don't miss it.

Oh to have lived a life to create something so special. Simply first class in every regard.

I only saw Mr. Clark once, about 50 years ago with his band Texas Cookin’. I was very young and ignorant and though I loved it, did’t realize what a legend I was seeing. I’m proud that I did and still do take chances on seeing performers I’ve never heard of. You get to hear some awfully great stuff that way.

My road trip anthem. Everybody has a skinny Dennis and love is truly handmade.

holy crap, first time I heard this, will wear it out.

I’ve been on this rock for 56 rotations and just know hearing this song, what an amazing song Guess I can chalk this up to better late than never! RIP Mr. Guy Clark

❤❤❤❤❤❤wonderful song 🎵 dear Guy ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Makes me wanna do what I wish I could do..too sick to do anything right now. Boy, do I love this song.

How can you listen to Guy Clark and not want to quit everything you are doing and become a songwriter- only to be crushed with the realization that you could never be 100th as good as he is?

When I was younger, my dad would make reference to country songs. I’ve been everywhere man, Johnny cash etc. I didn’t get it at the time. He left some ten years ago and songs like this make me wish we could be having a beer and talking about artists like Guy Clark. Country gives me some serious closure when I listen to it.

Miss you Guy Clark, the exceptional songwriting craftsman.

A True Texas Treasure, God is enjoying some amazing music.

Guy Clark was an amazing songwriter

Purest music and poetry and heart and soul.

R.I.P. Guy .......Lord , let him roll .

I was 17 when I first heard this song on my local radio station in Oceanside CA. We were cruising past Los Angeles in the evening. Brings back old memories. Funny how a simple song can trigger a whole section of your own life, things you cherish and places you visited for the first time.

Never get tired of this song.

one of my absolute favorite songs of all time...great version too. RIP Guy!

Few things in life, if any, are better than hearing a songwriter singing his/her own songs. You have to reach down deep inside yourself and confront your emotions and insecurities along with your understanding your successes and failures to make music like this.

A powerful life force was this man... One of those rarities that makes your senses tremble- a gift!

Just a masterpiece from a legend of the art .

He's so damn good - as both a songwriter and as a performer.

Lyrics are the best when they take you there

I have leaned to play alot of tunes watching these masters

FYI: Clark's wife, the late Susanna Clark, painted the cover of the Emmylou Harris album Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town. RIP Mr and Mrs Guy Clark.

The simplicity of his words & phrasing & the visual it gives you is just fantastic. He makes the listener think he is sitting right across from Guy while he is telling you a story. And of course that opening Lick that immediately tells you what song is coming , so unique.

My dad was in a band with Guy’s son Travis. Guy was a great guy when I met him as well as Travis definitely made me the song writer I am

I lived with this song in February 1985 on the E6 Highway in Norway. Tired and frost bitten I needed to get home for good.

Great respect to a great song. RIP Jerry Jeff Walker

My goodness what a great song writer. Never heard a tune fr him I didn't like. It's a sad world with out G. Clark!😎🇨🇱

Love this one more than the album version. Bless him.

So dam tootin' good, it gives me goosebumps.

One of the saddest most beautiful songs ever....

He hits it perfectly, and I like it better than the album version.

I'm actually living this song. Guy Clark is my new hero.

Master Songwriter. Very nice performance.

I was listening to this before posting it on Facebook. I cried when I heard Guy had passed...and I'm crying again as I listen to this now. Don't do that for many people but -- for some reason, when I heard Guy had passed, I just burst into tears . Was so blessed to have heard him and Verlon play for so many years at our "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass" concert here in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park (which is F-R-E-E of charge, too!)

Damn Guy its been a long time since the early 70s when I first saw u. Rest easy my friend. Never forget!

Guy Clark was a bad ass👍

Une des plus belle chanson de voyage ...

A genius indeed. May he forever rest in peace

Beautiful Tune and a stellar performance!

A fantastic singer...he will be missed....yes God let him roll....

Cool tune. First heard it in '85 or'86 and have loved it ever since.

Christ, was the first song that spoke right to me. As all good boys age 12 in early 60s, I watched Roy Rogers and listened to Roger Miller.. well I listened to the words, said what.. led me to guy eventually, but sob Townes caught me off guard. I'm back at it writing the red dirt.. my tiny spin.. but yeah ur gonna like it..

Another legend gone RIP

Wow. 1983. What a song. A beauty.

Saw him a few times and even shook his hand after a free show at the amazing Bill’s Records on spring valley. Old No 1 changed my life. Still know almost every word.

Outstanding! Thank you.

This song depresses the hell out of me for some reason.

Never heard a Guy Clark song until that baseball movie. In the background was playing part of Things That Work. About 2 years later watching the same movie, and retired, I heard the verse again. Spent probably 2 weeks searching for the song --- yes, my computer skills suck. After that I've been searching for more Guy Clark. LA Freeway is my favorite so far, but Sis Draper is running a very close 2nd... Sorry I never saw him in concert.

I hear Jerry Jeff will be on Auction City Limits this weekend. I'm sure he'll give props to the songwriter of this song. RIP Guy Clark

LA is like NYC. You either love it or wanna leave it. I couldn’t live in either but that don’t mean nothing really. Bless those who keep our big cities alive

So lost, since Guy passed. My ol' man had the Texas Cook'n 8 Track in the late 70s....I fell in love with Mr Clarks voice, guitar and lyrics, on that 8 track in the middle to late 80s. So, 2 years ago...I got an "analog" playing amplifier and phonograph....and I have been purchasing Mr. Clarks l.p.s, all 1st presses, not digital "re" mastered crap. Been a year since I played them. I love his music, Van Zandts, Jennings, and of the such. I will include Kristofferson, as the true Western Folk singers...hey, but then again, I've been a fool...I got a Crowell 1st press too...

absolutely made my day watching this. TY man

Bladdy love Guy Clark. My fave song of his, is reference to Suzanna still gives me shivers down my back. Listen to him, steve earle & the late Justin. Whom i listen to the most x

gone but not forgottened rip guy

I have and love this album.

Beauty. That voice. It's like a god telling you the path.

Dylan ....hell Guy Clark is up there as a song writer no gimmicks .

What a great song. RIP

He was brilliant!

My favorite version of this song

RIP and thanks

Rest In Peace spirit

Love this.

A day late and a dollar short but you better believe I'll do my best to pass the buck.... thank you sir, rest well

so good to hear again

Rodney Crowell, like on many occasions, to his left

Thank you and safe journey.

Growing up the only thing I ever heard from Guy was Homegrown Tomatoes. Sadly, he’s another great artist that I’ve come to appreciate after his death.

Jerry Jeff Walker is the first person I ever heard sing this. Both good versions

Great song.

He passed away on the same day my mom did, miss them both

Just noticed Handsome Johnny sitting on the couch taking it all in.

God, Guy was so young, here

Genius indeed ......

A great clip. Thanks for sharing! I think it is wrongly attributed, though. I am pretty sure this is from ACL #804 Songwriters Showcase with Rodney Crowell, John Prine, Billy Joe Shaver, Guy Clark, Bill Caswell, Keith Sykes (1983)

John Prine in the background. Another dear soul lost.

I was at UT from 75-78... The Best music ever.. Austin was still Austin.. Not a Cali outpost