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

@matthewreesejr595

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@Adrian_Real

2 жыл бұрын

Damn, thanks man! Haven't heard of John Prine, but I know it'll be a great addition to life! Blaze and Townes saved me from certain death. The darkness is fading, again, and I'm stronger than ever.

@TheBuddyShowWorldwide

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Goodman.

@bobareeniobobareenio2935

2 жыл бұрын

I agree about Blaze , Zandt and ( kind of ) about Prine. My only objection,wa, that while I love and play his music, the self deprecating jokes got to be overdone and not really needed at all. After awhile , they were cringeworthy. Sorry for the negativity, but it’s a truth for me…

@smcduffie9452

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder how that angel band sounds with these guys in the line up

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

@tramspotting

2 жыл бұрын

How genuine hes heavyness is ...

@brandyharding7692

Жыл бұрын

Crazy... I have felt the same way for 40 years.. slowing down now and easier to sleep with a clear mind / conscious

@chrishowell6549

Жыл бұрын

Everytime I hear that I think: Hey. That's me too!😆

@ebabdbgbbbebbluesman6115

Жыл бұрын

Feelin that way tonight, almost 10 pm and no more whiskey..

@charlesriley2717

Жыл бұрын

@@ebabdbgbbbebbluesman6115 stay strong brother 💪

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.

@theogozems6065

5 жыл бұрын

John Rowan ww

@soulshine8281

4 жыл бұрын

I was just sitting here thinking that!

@BillLancaster

4 жыл бұрын

Beauty is forever... Bless him.

@Vidar.m

4 жыл бұрын

They might have money but he had talent

@dmvrant

4 жыл бұрын

I want to play this song, but I cant even listen all the waynthrough without tears. 💙😢

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.

@scottpierce68

2 жыл бұрын

Karen Dalton?

@s.k.mcduffie6475

2 ай бұрын

An incredible soul lost too soon.....

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

@Isahiyella

Жыл бұрын

You got any of your dads stuff to upload on YT? Wouldn't having a listen bro.

@andresbazan5314

Жыл бұрын

@@Isahiyella I do have some on TikTok. My dad had surgery over 3 years ago. He had cancer cells under his tongue. So having done surgery and chemo he pulled through fine. But damn!!!! The doctor in Dallas assured him that he would be back to normal within a year and a half. His tongue isn't what it used to be. He has no feeling. No taste. Still can't eat solid food. Still feeds himself through a tube next to his stomach. But he still sings. Everyone always asking him to play when he comes to town. His old friends and family.

@andresbazan5314

Жыл бұрын

@@Isahiyella don't know exactly how to upload to YT

@Isahiyella

Жыл бұрын

@@andresbazan5314 Damn bro, that is rough. Be thankful he is still here! I'll keep you all in my prayers brother.

@andresbazan5314

Жыл бұрын

@@Isahiyella I appreciate you friend. Oh yeah most definitely. Glad he's still here. I posted a video of him jamming a few months ago. I'm his oldest. So I'm always gonna drink a few with him and jam with my pops. It was just me and him that night.

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?

@whitleybayman123

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful mate. Peace and love

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 ❤

@JeffMTX

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it man. Best view of all life’s riches is from a place of suffering

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

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

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

@mrjasondylan

3 жыл бұрын

I think Mr Kristofferson and Mr Dylan and Mr Prine and Guy Clark may have something to say about that but he's good as are all the above absolute masters of there crafts.

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

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

@brasero20000

6 жыл бұрын

NATE DOGG I ´m also a big fan of Blaze Foley and i recently discovered Nate Dogg. I used to know him trough songs like Regulate... but now i ´m hunting every one of his featuring. I love this two guys. Peace Ps: maybe you should listen to Tom Waits if you don’t know

@willong1000

5 жыл бұрын

Nate Dogg, I'm guessing "For Anything Less" will have the same affect on you--enjoy!

@macgopaleen

3 жыл бұрын

It speaks well of Blaze Foley that his songs were covered by Merle Haggard, Lyle Lovett and John Prine (amongst others).

@3partharmony

3 жыл бұрын

keep looking at his songs... Clay Pigeons... Picture Cards.... OMG, he's unbelievably on of my songwriting heros.

@openyoureyes3969

3 жыл бұрын

Add Townes VanZandt if you haven't already. Blaze and him were buddies

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

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.

@wendyandwalter40

3 жыл бұрын

This is the essence of music. Any genre. We're all looking for this. Some tiny percentage of us find it. Blaze owned it.

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.....

@filuferru

Жыл бұрын

I never heard the "on the wagon" expression. Thanks to you I've learned that is related to alcoholism. (I'm Italian and we can study English only at school, then it's up to you to go further)

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

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.

@johnnyp8979

Жыл бұрын

NO ! BLAZE living in Austin, Texas when he was killed... Watch the documentary, search for it, I know you can...👍

@darrellwoods2586

Жыл бұрын

I Was wrong about his place of passing, I only know his music through youtube and what commentary I find in this media but "our Little Town " is my personal favorite, and hope forgiveness can be found from all fans who may have found my comment offensive!

@darrellwoods2586

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnyp8979 Thank You, I found the mis-info in commentary on youtube and I only know Blaze through his music and videos on youtube, I am sincere in my appreciation of his music so I hope you'll forgive any misgivings you may have concluded about me /Peace

@johnnyp8979

Жыл бұрын

@@darrellwoods2586 Actually part of the reason we all come here for the music is to relive times gone by, or events we attended, or people we've known... For us ALL going back to a point, or even to a moment of presence (right now), where we are ONE with the music ! That's with me, being one with music I like and enjoy... (Just last night, was hearing CTA, original Chicago Transit Authority with Terry Kath, Cetera, Lamm, Seraphine, etc... ❤️) All's good 👍, just keep going off in tangents when offered, LOTS of great stuff, can't know it all... BTW, I lived in Austin after Blaze was killed but learned about Blaze way after thru JOHN PRINE ! But YES, find the documentary! Also another is MUSCLE SHOALS, lots of info on that one 😁. Enjoy 👍 !

This guy had a soul of a poet.

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.

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

@jeffking887

Жыл бұрын

Pretty good lyric. Wish I’d come up with it

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

@jondixon1392

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@debbiemcwilliams2789

Жыл бұрын

@@jondixon1392 I still revisit Blaze Foley often on KZread bought everything out there concerning his work.. still can't get enough

Yes, Blaze. That'll work.

@RCT1963

2 жыл бұрын

Sure did.👏🏽👍🏾

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

The way i precieve this song is like giant hug

" 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

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.

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.

@pocketlama

4 жыл бұрын

There's so much crap out there hogging the bandwidth that when you discover gold like this you pounce on it. I'm only now realizing how many of his songs I already love from other singers. They are usually more polished than his singing, which is raw and emotional. (Great analogy, btw.)

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

Beautiful

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

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

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

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

@seancrutcher525

5 жыл бұрын

Same.its on repeat

@spladam3845

Жыл бұрын

I think Clay Pigeons is one of the best songs ever written.

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

@rafhenlow

9 жыл бұрын

some people just 'don't get it'. Story songs sung with feeling. Why listen to anything else, & Prine & Blaze do it with the best!

@peerman2006

9 жыл бұрын

Alan Pat I would and Townes Van Zandt to that list. Also, Mary Gauthier.

@Tasmanaut

4 жыл бұрын

@@peerman2006 John Prine was very good, but Blaze and Townes are the BEST, no exceptions or lists. John Moreland approaches this level on a few of his songs, as do many others. But its Blaze and Townes. In that order, but depending on whether you want to emphasise purity or poetry.

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

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!

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

Yeah. That works.

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

@conorcoleman1743

5 жыл бұрын

had a similar reaction tbh

@mikeaustin8868

4 жыл бұрын

Same happened to me 5 years ago

@johnsteele5264

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeaustin8868 just now happening to me...

Another musical genius recognized after he past on !

This is a treasure.

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

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

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

This made my heart grow

@whitleybayman123

4 жыл бұрын

same my friend

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

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

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

I get that Blaze, same here. RIP

Never liked or listend to country/folk.(other thank greek). This however opend my eyes. Glad i watched the film. LEGEND

@starattacks1407

3 жыл бұрын

You should check out joe purdy, he’s also amazing

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

This guys a poet. True and pure.

This is so sad :( He was such a poete

damn near nobody writes songs this good

@bobfells

4 жыл бұрын

Too much fear and loathing the the world, Raoul.

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

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

Beautiful. What a great song

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.

@mrjasondylan

3 жыл бұрын

I've been that way for years still am. It's a musician thing I think.

Fantastic

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

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.

My favorite Blaze track

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

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

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

Ol boy left us way too early...RIP

@Darthmetal21

3 жыл бұрын

Helping out a friend

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 😉

@mopacmedia

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

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!

@jessespencer7333

3 жыл бұрын

Wait until you find John Prine.

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

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

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

Perfect songs!

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

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.

@mopacmedia

3 жыл бұрын

From talking with his friends, I have no doubt that you and Blaze would have been great friends for each other. Thanks for your comment :)

@3partharmony

3 жыл бұрын

@@mopacmedia he just knew how to write/sing so much of how I feel and who I am.

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

Just superb

What a thing to be captured in such beautiful VHS starkness

Wtf!!!! This dude was amazing.

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

@johnrowan7288

7 жыл бұрын

Tryin my best to figure this guy out. just found this one but clay pigeons is my favorite. been writing for 20 years but never pulled a clay pigeons out of my rear yet. met a guy from Texas a long time ago and he taught me if only I could fly. he cried every time he played it. still trying to figure this guy out. why try? just enjoy.

@willong1000

7 жыл бұрын

John Rowan, since you are newly aware of Blaze, you might not yet have heard "For Anything Less," "Faded Love and Memories," and "You'll Get Yours Aplenty"--do yourself a favor and check them out.

@johnrowan7288

7 жыл бұрын

will long, thanks for the heads up brother. I'll be checkin them out. Visiting Blaze right now. He's just what I need on this rainy night. God bless. Yeah Blaze, we're still listening.

@robertmiller4993

3 жыл бұрын

It's hard most of the time...

Great Texas song writer

@braswillgolf

6 жыл бұрын

jadapan1 Arkansas born, Texas raised.

Wonderful video and performance by him. Big sigh.

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

BLAZE WAS A HERO rest in peace Deputy

Oldie but goodie

Soulful artist ❤ ain't a cold cold world

😌he destroys me..... so real & raw...... 1st time I heard his voice I sank down..............

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.

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.

@markfoery9513

8 жыл бұрын

+Charles Ard I too saw Blaze in all around Austin and finally at the Austin Outhouse for his funeral.

@CDA129

8 жыл бұрын

Very cool, wasn't at funeral, but all over Austin. Perhaps we crossed paths...

@gregnubody3871

6 жыл бұрын

A heroin addict he crossed killed him for standing up to him for stealing his own father's ss check every month. Shot him with a rifle in the liver and walked away free.

@MsCygnusX1

6 жыл бұрын

C. Ard You're one of the lucky ones that happens to be around a great music scene. I would loved to have seen such great musicians like Blaze and SRV play local spots.

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

what a heartbreaking song.

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

My friend Blaze

oh man what a great tune thanks for posting this

So beautiful. I can never play like that :-(. But , actually it’s ok, since I can listen to Blaze. :-) And that, children, is life: the sad times and the happy times. . .

So rare to see him. So damn good. At least there's some vids for youngins like me. True greatness.

beautiful

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.