I too lost a son early 2020 ... Since my playing has increased ... Im not real good but it don't matter ... It puts me in a place where I need to be .... Thank u sir ...

Heart broke when I found out Justin passed. Condolences to his dad, his mom, and his family.

I had to wait till I was in the right mood to watch this. It still broke my heart. I love Steve Earle.

From another grieving father as of three weeks ago, thank you.

Justin was a rare flame in a dark industry, not many shown as bright as he did. You will be missed brother and may that Harlem river wash you clean now.

I lost my son Ben, he was 33, he died in a house fire. Actually he survived for four days and there's not a day when I don't think of him. The Lord was merciful he took him before he suffered the pain of his horrible burns.

2011 was my nightmare year, I lost my two eldest kids 6 months apart. Both were sudden, no warning but one thing I have always held onto is that in both cases, without knowing that this would be the last time we would ever speak in this life, I told them both that I loved them and they said they loved me too! It’s small consolation but has made the loss just that bit more bearable. My heart goes out to you sir and thank you for allowing us to share this with you.

For my 18th birthday my dad hired Justin Earle to play a house party our house is not very big and when he seen where he was coming and realized it was a home and not what he was use to he opened up and fit right in with us our family business built residential homes and had listened to him and his dad for years he told us stories of his mom and dad also about Townes van zant he rubbed elbows with people we had only dreamed of meeting at the end of the day he gave me a good memory and actually made me and my dad get along even for a day if Steve reads any of these comments I would like to say how sorry I am for his loss dads been gone 6 years last November I understand how losing someone that important and not getting to resolve some of the stupid disagreements that are meaningless now but kept you away from each other for so long thanks for the music it takes me to happier days and your songs are immortal and need to be shown to our generation as a example of what songwriting is supposed to have.

I don't know why but when I come onto KZfaq I always unconsciously come here after watching Justin's videos. Hope you are well Steve x

Man sorry for your loss Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 stay strong

Your boy was a great artist. Sorry to see him go. I'm glad to have found him in my time and grateful for the music. Lord bless you both.

Steve you and so your son got me through Good, Sad, and Angry Times my dad showed me your music. You dont deserve this. Iam really sorry for you fella :( you are one of my heroes so your son. God bless you Steve ! Ol' townes is there in heaven and looks proud on you and youre son man i'm Sure!

Your son was the shit. His guitar playing was on another level. My family struggles with those issues and it’s a hard deal. I hope one day you can find peace on beautiful mornings.

This 67 year man ain't cried in a long time. God bless you man.

It made me sad that love wasn't enough. It is so clear you loved him. You are a warrior. You always have been. I love you and your family Steve.

JTE will forever be one of my all-time favorite artists. I will always be grateful to Martha for introducing me to his music. I'll let her know that he is waiting in the back row of the cinema for her.

That song to your son made me cry I have a 3 year old daughter and I can't imagine loosing her I would fall apart forever!!! I'm so sorry for your what happened to you!!! Your a strong man to be holding it together this well and that is an amazing song you wrote for him!!! God bless you sir!!!!

My partner lost his son on Valentine`s Day 3 years ago so this really hits home. May your memories help you in your grief.

Last Words is a beautiful, moving, tribute from father to son.

We lost our son by another's hand in 2019. My heart goes out to everyone dealing with the loss.

I love the purity and honesty of Steve's lyrics. He is basically all I know about Justin, Guy and Townes' music as well, but he seems to make any song that he covers truly sound like it is his own. I don't know how he was able to get through that last song without choking up. Steve Earle is one of those people that help you appreciate life more.

Condolences Steve Bumped into ya in dublin one time back in the day Spent an hour chatting.. RIP Justin 💚🍀

Singing these songs, particularly Harlem River Blues, has to be hard and healing.

Steve, I know you don't know me, and we'll never meet, but your music has been a huge part of my life. I'm so sorry for your loss. Justin was a gift to the world. This was a beautiful tribute to an amazing musician.

As a younger writer, I was a fan of his first before I even discovered your music. He was a special writer and a special human being. We're all lucky we have the 8 albums he did do.

Steve Earle, I've been a fan of your beautiful music for many years. So very sorry to learn of the loss of your son Justin. RIP. God Bless you and your family.

As a father of sons (and coincidentally both musicians), I can't comprehend the gravity of the loss you've endured. I've been a fan of yours and your son, and blessed to know a young budding artist (Sammy Brue) who will be working to make something special of Justin's journals. Thank you Steve, and to your son, for gifting us with both of your talents.

My 11 year old autistic son was diagnosed with leukemia. They told me he had a 2% chance of survival, somehow he survived. You met him Steve and you were so kind. Just thinking of losing him slayed me. Cannot imagine a dear father grieving so grievously. The pain is excruciating. Last August 23 we were celebrating his survival on a lake in western Massachusetts. A nearby boat was playing the radio, and we heard Justin died that way. I could not even imagine the enormity of pain putting a hole in your heart. All I can say is I am so sorry for that loss.

Justin touched so many people with his talent, his legacy resonates. Much love and respect. Thank you 🙏

I loved Justin's music so much. I still don't want to believe he's gone. This was hard to listen to. I can't imagine how hard it must be to play his songs. Thank you Mr. Earle. Thank you.

I LOST MY 26 YR. OLD DAUGHTER TOO..VERY PAINFUL YEAR..."""ERIC CLAPTON"" WILL I SEE U IN HEAVEN❤❤❤❤

The five people who gave this a thumbs down have no soul. Last Words was beautiful.

We all walk the long road, there's no need to say goodbye. RIP Justin, much love to Steve and family x

God damn, man. I’m truly happy to see Steve has such a great attitude and is doing okay. As a father I can’t even begin to imagine what he’s been through. I’ve been a long time fan of both Steve and then Justin. Struggled with some of the same issues as both. This video has been a real inspiration, we live in some difficult and dark times, but I really believe love will see you through, and even if it doesn’t, you’ve still led a beautiful life.❤️✌🏼

I lost my boy in 2010 at the age of 17 in a senseless death. What Steve is doing is a far far better approach to loss than the ones I chose.

Just tuned into Justin a few weeks before his death. He rocked my world. Couldn't turn him off. Wow I'm heartbroke.

Truly sorry for your loss Steve! My mother buried a son. She wore sunglasses so no one could see her tears. Apparently, I’ve been living under a rock, because I was totally unaware of your son’s passing. I remember when he started putting out music, his natural talent was evident. I looked forward to a whole new generation of Earle songs.It’s a sad day, indeed!

Always loved El Corazon, still listen to it especially Ft Worth blues! The whole album is some of Steve’s best work IMHO!

Loved Justin. His guitar playing and rawness were off the scale. As real as it gets

So sorry Steve and to all the folks everywhere who have lost a child, loved what you do for a lot of years now. Lets hope were blessed with a good few more...who can ever tell.

I'm sorry for your loss brother !! The song is beautiful , touching and sad .. I wanted to thank you , for all the awesome music you've given to me and everyone else !! 🙏🏻♥️

“There are two kinds of pain, a pain that hurts and a pain that alters.” ~ Robert McCall

So sorry for your irreplaceable loss Steve. My Son was a twin. He is 18 now, I think about his sister all the time. Still hurts. I think many of us are simply destined to win and lose.

I just found out Justin died. I honestly only had heard 2 or 3 of his songs. I'm ashamed to not have appreciated his music more while he was living. I'm a recovering drug addict, music is food for my soul whenever I'm having a rough day. So I wanted to let you know that I am terribly sorry for the loss of your son, I can imagine no greater pain. I hope you will find some comfort in that his music will be helping me (and so many others) on my worst days, so I'm able to fight my demons and stay sober for myself so I can be the best mother I can be to my 3 kiddos!✌🏿❤🤘🏻 - Kristin from TN

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss Steve, my father passed away in September and we are both really huge fans of yours!I played three songs at his funeral, all three were your songs. Again I am very sorry to hear about your son's passing.

I lost my son in 2016, he was 33, to diabetes. I play his guitar, he was just learning, I gave it to him for his birthday. I learned to play tears in heaven for him.

A few year's ago my mother lost a brother, my uncle. In a short time, lost my sister, her daughter. Then lost my father, her husband. I miss them all dearly. My mom being a very strong lady with a very strong Christian belief, has been able to go on. This is a woman who lost her father and brother at the same time at a young age. I love her dearly and just knowing how strong she is helps me deal with thing's in my life. Steve, so sorry for your loss. Good to see you doing ok. May God bless you and your loved ones.

Heartfelt lyrics and vocals accompanied by a soulful old Martin...that’s a worthy tribute. You are a good father...

Love you, Steve. I wish there was something I could do or say to help you as much as you’ve helped me with your music all these years. My heart goes out to you and your family.

OMG I'm just bawling... what a beautiful tribute

The biggest fear of my whole life has been of losing one of my kids. I can only imagine how difficult it must be. I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for the music. Last Words was beautiful and heart rending

Wow you are a good man. Your soul is filled with unconditional love for your boy......thank you

Hearing you say, "there is no doubt what was the worst year of my life and that is saying something." I told my ex-wife, "the two worse days were putting her in rehab and getting custody of our son and that is saying something with everything I've done." Then se passed away in 2020 and telling my 11 year old son his mom was gone surpassed my previous worse days. To top the year off my brother in law (one of my oldest army buddies) passed 2 months after his sister. I can't imagine losing a child.

Throughout his life, despite all the damage you inflicted on self and inflicted on your family, Justin loved you very much, Steve. He was definitely a credit to you.

God bless you Steve Earle, great tribute to your son Justin Townes Earle!!!

Thanks for this, Rolling Stone. Thanks, Steve. Thanks, Justin Townes Earle-You will be missed.

As a member this community of parents who have lost children at a “young age” I can tell my brethren that the agony of their loss will not always be omnipresent, but the pain will always remain omnipotent.. You may someday forget the anniversary or a birthday, but in a instant without notice it will surround you and bring you too your knees. Embrace it. With the assurance that all things must pass.

Your song for him was so beautiful. I cried so hard

Grew up listening to Steve Earle via my parents’ CDs. It took me a while to get into him, but by high school I was a huge fan. After that, got into Justin Townes. Both excellent songwriters. RIP JTE.

Was never a Steve Earle fan, but I was a massive Justin Townes Earle fan. So while I think a lot of Justin's best songs are missing on JT, Steve did a great job with the ones he liked and chose. RIP Justin, and my prayers to you Steve.

Kudos to you mr Earl , you’re such an inspiration , pure strength and talent. I can’t imagine how you pulled the strength to live through this. I admired your son as well and I’m deeply sorry about your loss. My parents had to bury my sister also 3 years ago. I just can’t imagine how you pull through something like that. All my love to you!

Tremendous lose of Justin! Just read his passing in February issue of Rolling Stone that got late cuz it was lost in mail. Damnnnnn shame a brilliant musician gone way to soon Rip Justin prayers to Steve & family ❤️ & ☮️. 🙏 tys Steve this is beautiful!......👍🎼🇺🇸💯

Always dug steve earl. New to his son's music and like it. I'm very sad for the family's loss. Great tribute. Great song . Cant imagine the pain of losing a child at any age. Thanx for the music.

This was such a sweet, raw, straight from the heart beautiful tribute from a strong dad to his boy. Much love and peace to you Steve. I’ve been a music lover of yours for years...keep the peace and don’t stop the music!

Sorry to hear this. i lost my father when i was 5 . its still hurts like hell. 58 years later.

R.I.P. , Justin. Your music touched my heart.

Music heals our very souls. Sending you love & prayers. I'm so thankful to God I got to meet you. You will never know how yours & Justin music help me get through my days x

I never been a KZfaq guy, my son Michael passed away in September. He battled his demon but I have over 100 songs he left on KZfaq. An amazing gift from an amazing man. I'm sorry Steve, I know it man.

Be Blessed Steve. I know you are heartbroken as I was losing my 9 year old Cooper because of 911. I Know he is Always with me, as Justin will be with you. Vaya con dios Justin

Justins music was so unique. His voice, his guitar style. Everything....justin sounded like no one else. His songs Flint City Shake It and Halfway to Jackson. So many more. Timeless incredible musical talent and originality. I cried when i heard he passed.....so sad his daughter is gonna grow up without her father. He will be missed forever. 😌

Love how in just the right light you can see the sweat on the guitar or is that tears...... the man is workin hard lawd lawd, the man is workin hard.....

Man I remember hearing his music back in 2012 or '13 and knowing he was talented and I enjoyed his music very much, Stay strong and sending a prayer for you.

I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss Mr Steve Earle . I have vivid memories of I having great fun playing I ain't ever satisfied .... thru some difficult times I found townes and guy and realized you were part of that life changing sound. I get amazing strength from ur resilence and wisdom and messenger of ur great sound ... el corridor was so spiritually uplifting after ur recovery . This became my inspiration to recover . I celebrated 20 yrs recentlt aa .. i put on the back of my chip .,.... i still carry u around ,by SE... that 'u ' was and s my addiction. I pray u find peace Steve ... thank you for the peace of mind you've given me relentlessly. I will download u and ur son's brilliant sound . May God bless you Steve

Lonesome Bob lost his son to a drug overdose too. He also wrote a fitting tribute song for his boy.Mixing that tune without crying was the touighest thing ive eer had to do.

This is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you Steve. We all still miss him, got me through some hard times did Justin's music. Much love from Australia.

This is a beautiful set. I never hear a song as tender as Last Words and I'm really old, so that is saying something. JT is an amazing tribute to Justin. Your music is always a gift. Thank you.

Simply well expressed as only an artist could share such grief. Thank you, Steve.

It's great to see Steve looking so great! Horrible year but he's writing and we look forward to seeing him perform soon. Peace.

Lost my 26-year-old Son just over three years ago. I know the pain. Great tribute sir. I know the pain.

Who and why would you put a thumbs down on this! Just to show how our society is. Im sorry for your lose, I love your twos music. I don't know what my pops would do if I wasn't around.

Nothing harder than losing a child God Bless you Steve and your family!

Sorry for your loss. Our Bryon passed on 10/29/11 at 24. Played guitar for 17 years, was writing songs when he died. It's a journey that just sucks. His brother and grand babies help. Peace

Those tunes are beautiful, the whole package. I still struggle with accepting loss, my mortality, the uncertainty of life, and why bad things happen to people I love. This showed me there’s a power in love that’s real, and from the heart. Probably the most real thing life has to offer. By the comments this share and these songs helped a lot of people. I expect my kids to be perfect. Thank you for helping me realize that I love them, whether they disappoint me or not. Keep chargin’ strong 💪🏼.

What a talented family. Justin will be and is already missed very much .What an amazing tribute.

I am so sorry for your loss, Steve. So awful. Your music has always been comfort and a joy to me.

Beautiful, heartfelt tribute. RIP Justin.

I was going to listen to a little Steve Earle guitar town this morning to cheer me up ........I lost my husband August 31 to Lung brain cancer he’s strummed on the guitar ......I’m sorry Steve .......your words are heartfelt my ......husband lost a baby prior to my time with him....thank you so much for Helping me find a pain release

Thank you Steve for sharing this insightful and emotional video with us. R. I. P. Justin.

As Townes Van Zandt sang: “We all have holes to fill -and those holes are all that’s real..” Sorry to hear about JT’s loss. No words for the scale of this loss.

Love Steve Earle! Saw you in Dallas, Texas at The Majestic with a whole slew of majorly talented people. A benefit for refugees. Beautiful, magical evening! Thank you! So, so sad and sorry about the loss of your lovely and hugely talented son. Pain...No way out but through. Peace.

I love that he says he was jealous of Justin having a John Henry song. You can really hear how he respected him as a musician, let alone his son. Both truly great artists.

Music is such therapy at sad times in our lives, rest Justin.

All I've been listening to the last couple of days is all of Justin's songs. They're so good whenever, but they're really good in January.

Blessing to you earl ,in our darkest hours is the time when God carries us with His wings

Wonderful tribute. I lost a son so I get the pain. I am pretty sure he was smiling when you sang these and I am pretty sure it was him on the back up vocals...........I wish you peace......he loves you to

Loved Steve for years,and Justin was a top notch writer of his own style. I feel Steves pain.

[Thanks for the music, Maestro. Peace and condolences to you and your family.]

I'll be honest. I didn't watch this. Don't know if I can. Lost my daughter 5 years ago to clinical depression. Didn't know about Steve's son. I'm a fan of Steve. Transendental Blues is one of my favorite albums. I know how hard his life was. And I know how hard losing a kid is. So I literally don't know if I can take the pain of this performance. I'm sure it's great. All I can say to him & all his fans is hold your loved ones close and never take them for granted.

I love you! I've seen you both several times...best feeling in the world. I remember Justin carrying out guitars for you! God blesd you. I'm so sorry for your loss...for the worlds loss.

Love you Steve, and Justin, the world lost a marvelous lyricist when we lost you, so much passion, a hybrid blend, like your daddy and that's the finest tribute I can figure., so much talent in both, and like Townes, gone way too soon, may you rest in musical peace until we see you and hear you again.