RIP. Hobo Shoestring. Riding them GOLDEN RAILS.Til we meet again.

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

Well said 😢

@illinoiscentralrailroadfan6015

Ай бұрын

The world needs more people like Hobo Shoestring. He's in a better place now but we will never forget him and some day will all get to see him again.

Rest In Peace Hobo Shoestring. You brought happiness to many with your stories and adventures.

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

Well said 😢

God Bless, RIP, You helped me in so many ways.

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

Well said 😢

Who would have thought he'd have less than six months to live, even with his health issues. RIP Mark "Shoestring" Nichols.

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

We are heartbroken 💔

These dang old onions I'm chopping. RIP Shoestring

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

We are heartbroken 💔

Caught the west bound did ye. RIP Shoestring. I was homeless for 31 years ran into your videos 3 years ago. Ain’t easy being inside after 31 but age catches up with us. Been housed for 3 I used to go back out to sleep outside cause it ain’t easy, that’s why I understand why you continued to ride. I met a lot of good ol boys in my time and you reminded me of them. RIP Hobo see you there.

R.I.P. Hobo Shoestring. He was a so kind as he shared his journeys with us.

RIP Shoestring 💔🚂🇺🇲

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

We are heartbroken 💔

R.I.P. Hobo Shoestring ❤😪🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂❤

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

We are heartbroken 💔

RIP Hobo Shoestring. May your memory live on through all of your wonderful videos. What a true American Treasure.

❤️🚂❤️ RIP HOBO SHOESTRING ❤🚂❤

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

We are heartbroken 💔

We'll miss you, 'Ol Hobo Shoestring. Keep ridin' on that gypsy dream

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

We are heartbroken 💔

Mark was original and authentic. That's why we liked him.

RIP Hobo Shoestring, We will miss your wonderful videos

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

We are heartbroken 💔

RIP SHOESTRING 🙏 😢 THANKS FOR ALL THE AWESOME VIDEOS!

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

Well said 😢

Wow how this hobo touched lives

Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We thank you for all you have given, And all you have gave .. R.I.P. Shoestring .. You are greatly missed.. ✌

Gonna miss ya Shoestring 😢

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

Us too 😢

The end of this song always gets me now. It feels as if he’s saying goodbye to us.😢

We love you too Hobo!

RIP HOBO 🙏 😢

You definitely deserve this String. You are an American rail riding hero and legend. Keep on keeping on.

Would love this band to go to his wake & play this song... I'm sure his fans would love this... ( RIP )

You are officially a legend when they make a song about you. 👍

@user-tp3eh8po8l

5 ай бұрын

Yep he hit the big time 🎉

@thetube007

2 ай бұрын

RIP Legend.

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

We are heartbroken 💔

@psynriter

2 ай бұрын

Indeed... RIP Legend

im 23 never rode a train but man Id love too. Always been a fan of the hobo ways.

I want hear this in my old Chevy truck. Might just end up taking a trip on a whim.

He had the guts to live how we all dream of...

I LOVE YOU TOO SHOESTRING! Many safe travels.❤❤❤

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

So heartbroken 💔

So Kool ..ride on shoestring

And we LOVE YOU.... GREAT song.... 👍😎♥️

🚂Roll on Brother!

And the Bards shall sing songs of his Legend Forever....

Ole Chris the harmonicus is an old pal from the sober days of Rockville MD.! Good support behind ya!

Shoestring i just checked & The Mighty Train Wrecks & this song about you is on Spotify. That is Awesome & i just downloaded it. I wanted to let you & all of your fans know.

I can lessen to that over and over love it . Stay Safe

Every train I see go by in my town I now think of you. I don’t get mad for waiting I try to see if I can spot your name on one of them. Thanks for that man 👍🏻

10/10 First hobo ever with a music video

Well now that you got a song. Now its time to make your life story into a movie.

RIP my friend. May the catch outs stop where you want em and the weather be perfect.

Eddie Paul and I, Chris "freight train" Floyd (The Mighty Train Wrecks) along with Scott Barrier (my co-writer on this song) are so honored to have you post this video. This means the world to us! And the comments mean even more, we work so hard on our music and to have folks share their kind words makes it all worthwhile! Bless you Hobo Shoestring, I am lucky to call you Friend.

@MichaelWilliams-zu8ox

8 ай бұрын

Chris, you guys nailed it. I hope this gets you over the wall.

@yellowdogadventures

8 ай бұрын

Nice work guys, excellent capture of what Shoestring is about.

@themightytrainwrecks8764

8 ай бұрын

@yellowdogadventures That means the world to us, thank you so much!

@themightytrainwrecks8764

8 ай бұрын

@MichaelWilliams-zu8ox You're the best Mike, thank you so much, you have helped us so much! Proud to call you Friend as well!

@glennedwards9046

8 ай бұрын

Awesome video & song 👍👍👍

This song about Shoestring was really great and this is the first time I heard it but I really like it and I'm fan and follower of Shoestrings videos and everyone is a Shoestring fan.🤠👋🇺🇲 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🇺🇲💨

Honored to have you as a local Sir.

All right than, and now thats gonna be stuck in my head all night long ~O

Great Song .. thanks .. from an old train hopper.

Shoestring, the video says it all. You are a true gentleman and inspiration for all of us - Keeping it open, real and free. Those of us here at KZSB are grateful we were able to be a small part of your adventure and living our dreams. No question, The Mighty Train Wrecks nailed it.

Wow that a HIT! Great song for a great guy done by great band!

Great video!

In Heaven Hobo Shadow Stobe is covering this song on piano.

Love the ending ☺️

Sounds like a #1hit. 🚂 Congrats Hobo Shoestring. 🚂🚂🚂

That's how you know you've made it 👍👍they made a song about you!!! Awesome 😎

The First Hobo Shoestring Music Video. What a Great Rendition by the “The Mighty Train Wrecks”. Thanks for Sharing the Video and Link to their Channel. 👍🙏

I wonder if you ever thought back in the day when you started riding that one day you'd be having a band singing about you and you tube famous?!!

And suddenly, hobo shoestring becomes a legend 😁

@MRBIG-lg9zl

8 ай бұрын

No, He's been a legend for quite some time. It's just all the folks crawling out of the woodwork to glom on to his fame and profit from it.....

@DevilTravels

8 ай бұрын

@@MRBIG-lg9zl oh? So, how can I glom on to some of that profit? 😉

@MRBIG-lg9zl

8 ай бұрын

@@DevilTravels Simple" Help" him set up a web site, "Help" him create t shirts and trinkets, Write a song using his name for clicks. Become Jaw tooth" , Everyone is getting in on the Action at his expense....

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

Well-said 😢 As a result of this song, which he loved, we got to know him and communicate with with him many times by phone and text for two years. He was the same in person as on the videos, a true gentleman and very kind. A legend indeed! We are heartbroken 💔

@HappyQuailsLC

2 ай бұрын

Yet he always was... : ) and I never heard him say anything mean

You gotta be doing something right when someone writes a song about ya!! Stay cool, Shoestring!!

This needs to go viral!

Awesome hobo shoe string buddy good song fits u perfectly my friend

Congrats Mark embrace it !

Pretty neat God Bless guy from Western Kentucky 🤘🇺🇲

Wish I could be like old Hobo Shoestring. Before I had a kid...I was all over the place. I love my kid...but I sure do miss stuffing a bag and going.

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

❤

Thats like two things joining that have always belonged together. 👍👍

Sweet!!

Damn, this is a nice song!!!!!

Great song. They did a good job of capturing your lifestyle.

Ah, what a great song. Perfect for the Hobo Shoestring.

Awesome, congratulations Shoestring for having a song! Look forward to you ridin'!

Love the harmonica interlude! Great piece of music tribute!

This song is a number 1 hit if I've ever heard one. Man what an honor, we love you Shoestring !!!!!

@johnorabone6112

8 ай бұрын

Great Shoe. You are becoming a legend! Stay safe and take care of your health brother

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words we are heartbroken 💔

@sailormanjames

2 ай бұрын

Thank you...

Congrats Shoestring, good song

What a wonderful tribute from The Mighty Train Wrecks! It's a true testament how much happiness you bring to your Fans Mark! I smile every time I hear and see a train here where I live! Like many in here I actually look for you sitting towards the back and even if I don't actually see your smile and twinkling eyes, I still wave! It is an blessing to have you in our lives Mark! You are thought of often by many each day and I very appreciate the Fans leaving you love and support in the comment section and a Big Shout out to all who help with rides and gift and snacks and most importantly, Prayers of Safety! Thanks for my seat in here Mark and please know your Hobo Shadows Who Ride in This Posse Have your Back! MOO From COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋🙏

@lorettashepherd.

8 ай бұрын

@TheStuport hope you are doing well. Very nice sentiments

@TheStuport

8 ай бұрын

@@lorettashepherd. Doing as Groovy as The Law Allows...and then I bend the rubber band just a bit more!🤣 I always look for your comments when I leave mine and if you have not stopped by just yet, I'll make a note to return to read your love and blessings for Our Shoestring Hobo! You always nail it too when you type! Cheers and Prayers for YOU and Your Crew!🥰

@themightytrainwrecks8764

2 ай бұрын

Well said 😢 We are heartbroken 💔

@TheStuport

2 ай бұрын

@@themightytrainwrecks8764 💔Indeed we ALL are ! I'm of a mind that Mark would not want us to grieve too long over his departure. The Sting and hurt will haunt us for a long time and after we have found a way to move on, the sadness will remain. I'm SAD to be sure, but GLAD Mark was a part of my "Ride" and that will never change! Stay Strong and we shall all keep smiling when we see Those Iron Chariots clank down the rails! I'll forever be ~~~Waving~~~ at Hobo Shoestring near the caboose! 👋

Pretty damn cool sir! Excellent song for a great American!

l love this song,I've listened to it several times.Its so our beloved shoestring,numbero uno hobo!! The iron horse and shoestring rule the rails💯👍

@TheHoboShoestring

8 ай бұрын

I love you very much also!

@debralavorata546

8 ай бұрын

@@TheHoboShoestring ur the best,I'm the one that always writes godspeed 💯

I hope this comes up on the radio in the mornings man love to sit back and drive hundreds of miles on my way to school and this will help with my driving ability and just letting you know that JOHN BOY AND BILLY SHOUTED YOU OUT ON THE RADIO JT jawtooth rules shoestrings cool yipppeee kaaaayyyyyyyyy yeee haw rolling rollling rolling wheels on the bus go round and round lol love shoestrings, they keep my shoes tight while I’m walking but in some situations they also help keep them tight while I’m running but anyway I just broke my foot because I lost my shoestrings and I’m contemplating whether I should by new shoestrings or buy new shoes in general 😢

Just kinda like an old country song, but not quite. This one makes me so happy I could cry! What a tribute Mark great job by the Train Wrecks! Love ya brother!

Wow I love 😍 how much you bring into my life every time I see a train I'll be looking for you

Like Frank Sinatra singing "I did it my way". Hobo Shoestring joins that elite club. Stay safe my friend!

Thumbs up! Just downloaded it on iTunes.

I love watching your videos all the time. I always learn something but now a music video hell Yes. Your the man. Great song.

"MARK, YOU GOT YA MOTHER F- ING MUSIC VIDEO !!!! LOVE YA BROTHER. ===DRIFTER===

Like a Bullet, straight to the top of the charts!

Absolutely the best! The American spirit and sense of adventure is what stands out in all of Hobo Shoestrings videos. Many of us live vicariously through your adventures. Many Blessings from Oklahoma Be safe Brother

this is awesome shoestring. imagine that!... many of us wish we could be like you. song captures a very nice vibe about you .ill bet your very proud of having a tune about you.. congratulations!!

Haha that's a great song, too. Really captures the Shoestring spirit while it talks about his approach to life and the things he does. Love to meet the guy someday out in the world just to say how much I enjoy living his life vicariously on KZread. lol

The last few weeks have been really stressful on my mental state. Hearing this song has been one of the few times I've actually felt happiness lately. Thanks for always taking us along for the ride Shoestring.

@ericbaumann8311

8 ай бұрын

Same for me

@TheHoboShoestring

8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that

@themightytrainwrecks8764

8 ай бұрын

Bless you brother, this means the world to us! Hope that things improve and we will keep you in our prayers 🙏

FANTASTIC! Good Luck and Best Wishes.

Love it, Describes Hoboshoestring to a tee 😄👍

Hobo Shoestring 2024.he will get this country back on track.

Well now, I'm considering writing a fancy string quartet for the shoe- meister.

Shoestring ! Legend !

This is badass!

WOO-WHOO Brother Juke Box!

Hey Shoestring, we just had lunch at Jimmy John's in Laurel, Montana. Came by the railyard on our way back to the freeway and thought about you and wanted to give you a shout out! Safe travels!

That is a great shit kickin number to open up and reflect on your adventures shoes, it really does complete your videos, you're looking good,take good care, shoewop shedooby dooby doo 🎶🙂👍🇬🇧

Yeeeee....hawww ! Git 'er git 'er !

R.I.P shoestring

We loved you too, Shoestring 🇺🇸🚂⬅️W🇺🇸

Living the ultimate freedom and riding the high iron!👍🛤🚂

A tribute to the KING of the rails in all directions!!!

Great song dedicated to a great man

Love your song keep on riding and writing and posting. Be safe. Prayers. Oh don't let strangers in your camps.