Never tire of Lyle's interpretation of this wonderful song.❤❤❤❤

I'm closing in on 80 and just recently heard this song. It hit me to the core. Brought tears to my eyes. Life is that way. The closer you get to the end the more you realize it is the memories that keep you going. I have a small box of momentos that I look at from time to time. They are from my military career, my youth, and other times in my life. I listen to this song at least once a day. As Jimmy Bufffet said about life "some of it's tragic, some of it's magic but it's been a good life all the way."

This song reaches out just like a real invitation: a sincere reaching out that clasps you in its hands and gives you an intimate tour. It has the soul of a seven year old finding a new friend.

Just saw Lyle with the Large Band with Mavis Staples @ the Wolf Trap in Virginia. I've seen Lyle 5 times now. What stands out above all with Lyle is he is a true gentleman. His pastor was there that night and he spent a time talking about him and his wife and how much they had done for him and their dedication to training chaplains for the military. Lyles one of the good guys and someone I would be proud to know. He also has one hell of a sense of humor and is a wicked good story teller.

@angelarorrer8298

2 жыл бұрын

Saw Lyle at the Wolftrap, Birchmere, in Norfolk, Carpenter Center in Richmond, in Bozeman, MT and a few other places. He never disappoints between his music, humour and stories. He’ll always be a favourite of mine...

They were specially talented people....long before their time .......Guy, Townes, Jerry Jeff, Blaze, Steve Earle, Rodney and Willie.....Texas music was the epitome of originality.

@eclecticmusica

2 жыл бұрын

And that is the "short" list. Robert Earl, Jimmie Dale, Butch Hancock, Blaze, Joe Ely, Calvin Russell, Willis Allen Ramsey, Marcia Ball, Doug Sahm, Billy Joe Shaver, so many more. There is something in the Texas water that no other state can even come close to. I am so glad I left that shithole, NY to move to Austin in 1980.

@glendawilson1480

Жыл бұрын

Nanci Griffith needs to be on this list & ghost writer James K Priest

@bench7434

8 ай бұрын

Best part of Texas.

A not well enough appreciated musical genius. Lyle Lovett an artist.

A legend in his own time So glad him and another living legend John Hiat toured for awhile together. Simple quality thru and true and when they rock they do it well. Thank you Mr Lovett.

I see this guy often where i work. Born and raised where he was too, right down the street. Humble dude. Im young and he probably doesnt know i know who he is but i just treat him like anybody else. Real nice dude. Introduced himself and told me about his upbringings and even asked about mine. Great customer, great dude.

@ljg7777

4 жыл бұрын

Put that in a song dude, you sound real, Tom Waits..ish Good Luck ... :-)

@dwaynetempest3433

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree

@brianhawkins3401

4 жыл бұрын

I met LL after a show many years ago, right after this album came out. There were a number of us who waited outside the back door of the theater to meet him. As we crowded around him to get autographs and a minute or two of conversation, he took as much time with each person as he or she wanted. When it came my turn, I couldn't help but feel that he treated me like I was the only person there. He didn't just sign and nod. He didn't just give me a canned response. He listened to me and conversed with me. I also always cut musicians slack when meeting them. They just got off work. They are tired, and I never take offense to what they say or how they act. Most are very nice. Some aloof. I'm just glad to be there. But I have yet to meet anyone who could make every person in line feel as though he truly appreciated the fact that they were there, as though he wanted to talk to them, like Lyle did. The man exudes coolness and grace and I will always consider my two minutes with him as a very special moment in my life.

@Demeri111

4 жыл бұрын

Wicked games

@hadmatter9240

4 жыл бұрын

Stay true to your roots, son. Lyle is a perfect example.

ich schäme mich, diesen Artisten nicht gekannt zu haben. Möge diese Stimme die Welt erreichen.

My Favorite Musician...MR.Lyle Lovett!!!!!!

When I hear singer/songwriters like Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett, it's clear that some people are ordained at birth to be the writers of songs and the interpreters of songs. Masterful song and masterful performance.

This song hit my core!!!! Still feeling the goosebumps. Thank you 🙏

A beautiful moment captured. Thank you for letting me see it.

As a museum curator, I have always loved this song as a touching testimony to the emotional importance of objects in our life. Guy Clark totally nailed this! I have no idea what he can possibly criticize about it.

@maryanngarcia3080

Жыл бұрын

One doesn’t need thousands of “things” to appreciate being alive. Life in itself is a wonderful thing. Sung beautifully by Lyle written by the great Guy Clark.

@philipearlmcg3964

Жыл бұрын

we're all broken in one way or another. . .when those breaks have the right light they produce a rainbow. Guy Clark was a poet as great as any of the romantic period.

@bigmac51290

Жыл бұрын

If you listen to John Prine's Souvenirs it's similar to this but what it's like loosing the objects that have emotional importance

@written12

9 ай бұрын

Really hard to say what irked Guy about this.There is one line that’s a little clumsy, doesn’t scan too well. Still, I’m stumped as to why he never recorded it and didn’t even want Lyle to keep performing it.

Damn it !! This fricking song made me cry. Perhaps is due to the Covid 19 times we're all living in, but this song, and Lyle's voice, broke me to tears. And, of corse, some memories of my own life. Thank you, and have a beautiful life everybody. Peace.

I had the pleasure of briefly meeting Lyle, after seeing him multiple times, a real genuine gentleman, and a musical legend!

Lyle Lovett is truly a master, and the world is so much better for having his art in it. I wish he was more celebrated as an artist. He deserves it. I'm not a country fan, but he transcends a genre. If you ever see this, Mr. Lovett, Thank you for blessing this world with your talent.

That song is pure talent -- both the writing and the performing.

He made remember going back to Georgia to my grandmas. They didn’t have much but it was home to me. In that old house I could be anything, and love was the thing that made it feel like a castle.

When I stumbled upon the "Step Inside This House" album I didn't know about any of the TX writers and it completely changed everything I thought I knew about music. Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett, Townes Van Zandt, Rodney Crowell and Steve Earle, they are all amazing! and there are many, many more of them out there!

Lyle Lovett has always been one of my favorite entertainers. I always felt he never got the credit he deserved. I would like to see him cut a new Cd soon.

A hidden gem in the music world. Pure.

The emotions captured in just this one song everyone can relate to. You can't find two songs in your lifetime that can do that.

@ChefDaveWQFS

4 жыл бұрын

I can name a handful of Guy's songs that bring me to tears.

Beautiful way of describing the small things in life, of which no one else can place a value, neither can they be bought or sold.

@ronnietoots6797

4 жыл бұрын

Nicely put J Oliver, wife just died and as I and son went through all her memories and stuff and my god you hit it right, it is the small things that are the most meaningful

One of those seemingly simple songs that contain so much, and Lyle packs his version with such emotion. Love it.

One of the great songwriters, by one of our best musicians. Thanks, Lyle.

Lyle Lovett, I knew you were a star the second I first heard you @ Mr. Gattis's in College Station. You never get old. Steve & I both think you are FABULOUS because you are! Juanita & Steve Baker, San Angelo, TX.

Such a pure meaning to inviting people in your life.... but what is amazing is being thanked for it .,, love this song,,and even better with the story behind it.

This was such a special moment at a really wonderful CT Forum. Hearing Lyle sing live and up close is powerful and touching.

Remember, this was Guy's first song. First. Song. He just got better from there on. And BTW this says everything you need to know about the protagonist's life. I love this song and pretty much anything that Guy wrote. A classic storyteller.

Gracious, humble, generous with credit, praise & admiration of others...smooth, accomplished artist...Wonderful job Mr. Lyle Lovett. I have to think Mr. Guy Clark would smile at this rendition. Thank you for sharing your talent & gifts with us. May God bless you & yours. Be well.

Lovett could sing the phone book and make it sound good. Such a talent.

@superman1148

5 жыл бұрын

quin bagwell definitely, and Guy Clark could write the phone book and somehow make it beautiful and interesting

@mobilechief

5 жыл бұрын

True spent millions of miles on the road in a truck listen to him

@mistascott007

4 жыл бұрын

This isn't a phone book though, this is lyrical genius.

@ChefDaveWQFS

4 жыл бұрын

@@superman1148 And make you cry at the beauty of his art.

@faithful827

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChefDaveWQFS if you haven't already, have a listen kzread.info/dash/bejne/dmSMp5t9e8q3qs4.html

Yeah wow I’ve always admired Lyle Lovett and I got to see him once a few years ago here in Cleveland with his large band is simply one of the best shows I ever saw. I’ve only had those kind of feelings in this song a few times in my life and by damn I wish I hadn’t lost them. I don’t believe we are meant to be alone on this planet and no matter how hard we try we screw it up we can screw it up huge For whatever reason we end up alone. I’d like to have these feelings again to ask some some girl to step inside again and share my life as hard as that may be thank you I love it for this moment. 💔💕 For many of us love is all we need damn it’s hard to get

@ronnietoots6797

4 жыл бұрын

he does small venue shows here in the Bay Area too, at a winery in the hills from here, I have seen him twice, no matter how many times he is a breath of good air.

Perfect does not exist. But good can be more than satisfying. Thank you, Lyle!

Lyle's a treasure, and this is one of my favorites he does. Seen him several times and never seen him do it live.

Love this guys music!! 😍🎶❤️

Lyle first class all the way, never passed a chance to see Him & his large band here in phoenix, was never disappointed !

Lyle Lovett is one of best preforming artists and song writers of any generation. If you have the opportunity go and see this man preform, he is well worth the price of admission.

Here is a beautiful song writer with a story to tell. And a real sincere voice to tell it.

Thanks for posting Kenny. Really cool model!

ok, first time I've ever heard this, song and Lyle just blew me away

two brilliant musicians....Lyle and Guy. WOW

A serious heartfelt song. Appreciate it done this way by Lyle Lovett

I love Guy Clark, and I've somehow never listened to Lyle before. This is beautiful

Even years later this is outstanding

guy clark!!! you picked the RIGHT person to sing this song!! he will kick it out of the house!! great job, LYLE! my hero!

This is REAL country music.

@1962CM

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly, when I was in Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame, there was nary a reference to Lyle. Sad. Even Bob Dylan had a huge spread with Nashville Cats. But Lyle - nada. Disgrace.

Knew Guy in Houston many years ago when he first started singing and writing.He was a very sweet man.

I have to thank a dear friend of mine, for bring up Lyle Lovett's name..The time was very creative indeed and a mix of talent bloomed. Still does, but not the same. Nothing is the same, lyrically incredible. feeling memories a guitar ..And just peace. I applaud Lyle Lovett and his music and how he created a passion in me of the gifted artist and musicians that I enjoy all these years later.

Lovett did this song last night in Chapel Hill. I love Guy Clark, but had never heard this song. Wow, it was the highlight of the show for me.

This man's music and voice makes me happy. His stories are from the heart. Intimate.

Fantastic interpretation Lyle Lovett!

I like so much to listen to his voice and this song and Church are my favorite. 🥰

I have this CD. He was in Pennsylvania and did a meet and greet sponsored by WXPN at a Borders bookstore..And afterwords we waited in line until 1 AM and he signed part of the insert for me. And he was so tired. And I told him 'you are so tired -- please get some sleep. You would really feel good with more sleep." And he smiled and said 'thank you ma'am. That's the best suggestion I've had all night.' Nice memories of Lyle,

As a fan of Guy, and Lyle... what is there to criticize? It's a great song. I love it.

I'm 58, I've been playing guitar since I was 16. I've seen Lyle over the years but only during his country ups. I regret that I haven't discover him... his true musical side until just now. I've spent hours listening to this wonderful musician. I'm a new fan, maybe a bit too late.

@ronnietoots6797

6 жыл бұрын

63 here a guitar and keys dabbler.

0 dislikes... Lyle Lovett is the man

This song reminds me of a man named Otis. He was an old man when I was just a boy. He lived in a two room shack next to the Discovery Bay Tavern. There were six or eight of them. This was the early 1980’s. I’m still here but those cabins have been long swallowed up by blackberry bushes.

Beautiful song ~

Had the honor of seeing Lyle Lovett, Guy Clark, Joe Ely and John Hiatt together in '05 in East Lansing MI during their Songwriters tour. Lyle sang this song with Guy Clark by his side. It was a beautiful thing indeed.

@alphuez

8 жыл бұрын

Me as well Steve, in my case, in a tiny theater in Princeton. I'm sure they would have done it had there been no-one else there at all. They had each other, and because of that the night was perfect.

@raybrown2608

6 жыл бұрын

What a honor it was to see them here in Humboldt at HSU. One of my best live music memories of all time....RIP Guy Clark....

@headgj

5 жыл бұрын

Same story, different venue. Shows the amazing power of these men and their absolute love of words and expressing what we all feel!

@lindadodson1586

5 жыл бұрын

Saw the 4 of them around 2006-07. I was fully expecting Lyle to be the headliner but was pleasantly surprised as he humbly and graciously shared the time, each performer taking turns singing a song. No egos at all on that stage, just a ton of talent!

@bretshortridge9583

5 жыл бұрын

Steve Paradiso I saw that in Florida

Möge diese Stimme Europa erreichen...

Lyle Lovett is proof that Texas should be preserved, in spite of it all, just in case he wants to come back. And sing another song.

Saw him some years back at the Fox theater in Detroit, Awesome show! Love to go to see some music again!

Love it Lyle... One of the best Double CD's in my collection...

What a beautiful love song.

What a wonderful version of a FANTASTIC song. I bought the Old Number One record , Guy's first recording the day it came out. I remember like it was yesterday growing up in Houston and riding my Norton to Evolution Tapes and Records in Pasadena. I sure love these songwriters like Lyle and Guy. And God Bless Townes.

@greasegun4966

9 жыл бұрын

Norton, eh? I had a stable of Trump 650s. All kickstart, all magneto.

@pipepapi9090

9 жыл бұрын

***** Hey Greasegun! How are you. I had several BSA and Triumphs also. I have been riding for 44 years now. The Norton was an 850 Commando. I have two Hrleys presently but I am not riding much anymore. I need to sell mine and get a trike…lol.

@greasegun4966

9 жыл бұрын

Pipe Papi Yeah...shame. My back is too busted to ride anymore. Just the same, any of them Trumps still around? I had my one 650 worked over with pop up pistons and dual carbs and it ran like a banshee, except...at 140 Lbs. the kick starter kicked me back; launched me once. I used to get curious bystander to push start it. I only last week parted with my last...a Honda Shadow. Heavy bike! I'm done with it now. Besides, my car is faster. (Yes, it is!) Peace...

@StanBeckerSongs

5 жыл бұрын

I had 3 Honda 900 Customs all 1981. You guys have way too much money! ;-) . Lyle is so amazingly powerful. I love that guy.

Grande Lyle, canción intimista y sincera. Bravo. Un saludo a tod@s desde España.

I have never heard this song before, found myself listening for each word, when the clapping started I wanted to join in, wish I was there

This video should be exempt from google ads.

I can’t imagine anyone else doing this song and this is my favorite performance.

Excellent.

One of my favorites, by one of my favorites, wrote by one of my favorites.

Saw Lyle in concert.....one of the best I’ve had the pleasure to see/hear!

what can you say about this music from a 76 year old Texan God should shine on all these fine folks.

It really is amazing how many singers fly under the radar, as he did with me. I had heard of him for MANY years during my fifty four years of life and caught him and Robert Earl Keen opening for George Strait at the T-Moblie Arena in Las Vegas last 7 and 8 of December it was a REAL eye opener for me. His unassuming, humble, polite and kind demeanor is what I hope to aspire to. I have a LONG way to go to catch him.

Lyle is a great friend. I cherish his talent & friendship.

This song comes up in my KZread mix ❤️

This is a profoundly intelligent, gentlemanly singer-songwriter with so much fine wisdom and humor.

Lyle paints such a wonderful picture when he sings. Like Dan Fogelberg among others that sing a short story for us.

I have loved this song for years. I love Guy Clark songs, I also Lyle Lovett and how he sings his songs. I use it as a touchstone when I’m blue.

Beautiful song...I hope he's now proud of his creation!

the currnet radio wouldnt dare play this good stuff, it would scare most people.....the emotional depth is striking

@fishhuntadventure

4 жыл бұрын

ImNotMad ButUR It’s actually really scary because the ability to think and the ability to feel sortof happen in parallel Example: whether you love him or hate him: 50% in USA don’t understand why Donald Trump got elected. Which is also why he got elected. Education has never improved on the ability to think - we have more educated people today yet far fewer who can think. So we have vanilla same/same music on the radio because most people think of a certain sound as the defining standard of quality and there’s 145 “artists” all putting out the same sound with same-sound producers whose biggest crescendo is a millisecond cymbal crash- equalized down of course so as to not require any better audio equipment than a phone.

god please play this on my radio tomorrow, this kicks all ass

A VOICE I HAVE LOVED SINCE I 1ST HEARD IT. VERY UNIQUE.

I LOVE LYLE LOVETT😍what a treasure of a gift.

Lovett's style makes this a beautiful ballad.

Love his Aggie ring in this. He sings my heart

Lyle Lovett, Guy Clark and John Moreland are my favorite song writers.

Simplicity and perfection. Thanks

Great song. Well sung Lyle.

Guy Clark is my favorite song writer, I'm 46, I've been writing songs since I was 16 , I wish I had one to complain about like this, this song, like Guy himself, is a masterpiece!

I saw Lyle open up for sting believe it or not in 1998 I think it was he blew me away I want there to see sting I came away huge Lyle fan. and I danced all night with Maureen

@sardis12videos52

5 жыл бұрын

He opened for Rickie Lee Jones in Atlanta around 1989 or 1990 and just blew me away. I bought all his CDs the next day, I think he only had two or three out at the time, but I've been hooked ever since.

All my treasures..ALL MY dREAMS.. WEED TO SMILE..

Heading out to see Mssrs. Lovett and Keen in an acoustic performance in Galveston tonight. SHould be good!

I wish I could give this 10 thumbs up 👍

Todd, what a revelation that must have been. They hung out in Houston long before there was a major Austin music scene. They tried Nashville which was not ready for them, and then it was back to Austin. And don't forget the queen, Lucinda Williams.

Such am amazing, wonderful, beautiful talent. Thanks, Lyle!! God Bless You!!

True artist

Awesomeness!

Totally love this song! I listen to this while I'm out on the bike!!!!!!

@oscargarciamiguel6745

Жыл бұрын

Yo también escuchándola montado en bici, pero yo dentro en mi bici estática 😉