This song to me has a little "devil went down to georgia" meets "hotel california"--and probably the best bluegrass/country guitar arrangement I have ever heard.

@migasnunes Verlon Thompson is a friend of mine and he and Guy Clark co wrote this song several years ago. They put it away without a melody for it and fairly recently the song came to their attention and Verlon set down and wrote the melody for it and the rest is history. I am fortunate to be able to sit and play with Verlon from time to time and he is one of the sweetest and most gentle musicians I have ever known. His talent is nothing less than incredible.

@bigted1953

6 жыл бұрын

you are a lucky man to know Verlon, i have had contact with him, and hope he some day writes a autobiography- it would have to be interesting.

@bksimon

3 жыл бұрын

Neal Workman check out “Sweet Dreams Do Come True” on Amazon Prime Video.

@austexstef

3 жыл бұрын

there's one change which, in my opinion, would make the song better: at the end, instead of "MY name was on the case", if he says "my DADDY'S name was on the case"

@wmichaelstephens1530

2 жыл бұрын

Get him to do some more Barnegie Halls.

@jsliker1

Жыл бұрын

Hi, since you get to play with him, how is he picken that song. All fingers, thumb pick, flat pick or hybrid. I can't tell

My god Verlon rips that Guild. Anyone who dislikes this video clearly has no musical taste or talent. Amazing work! The story in the song gives me goose bumps.

My favorite Guy Clark song, Done Extremely Well by you. Thanks!

These 'how I got my first Martin' kinda songs are common in folk/country music, but this is in a league WAY above any others I've heard. Brilliantly played with dynamics and texture and a spooky spin at the end. Simply awesome.

I get chills every time I watch him play this.His musicality is without limits.

This guy is for real, I wish I could meet him some day. Thank you Verlon.

Been at this 53 years and have to say, this is excellent music. GREAT playing. And have you ever tried to speak and play at the same time? And that Guild is killer. Guess that's a Neumann vacuuming it all in. It speaks to me big. Love this thing.

@oldbikerbear

5 жыл бұрын

I bought a Guild G37 BL back when I was a kid and making money. Still the best damned sounding guitar Ive ever herd.

I had the good fortune to see Verlon with Guy Clark in London a long time ago . A memorable night .

no one sings like Guy but no one plays it like Vern!!!

The 2nd time I've seen this video. Great story teller. Thanks for posting

2 years later, song gave me goosebumps again.

Story tellin at it's finest... Great stuff here.

@amymurphy3691

10 жыл бұрын

Hello Chris I am a descendent of the McCoy side born raised in Cabell county Huntington. Wv I really miss my home town but I have blood all over Kentucky .Wv . I would love to go plz send info amy

OMG what a song it brought goose bumps all over my back and arms. So strong I was totally immersed. I wish there was a guitar waiting for me like that...

verlon I love u...but you weren't suppose to make me cry...lol....I heard your from so far back in the woods even the Catholics handle snakes...lol...from one country boy to another a lil protestant humor....love u ...peace n God Bless u Brother..

My new favorite song… is this version, sung and played by Verlon. Gives you goosebumps.

Good lord! Now that was some serious playing and singing. Fantabulous! ~ Mark

I dont know who this is, Verlon Thompson, but the song gave me goosebumps. My word son, well done.

wow.wow.wow. the story. the song. the performance.

Good morning Mr. Verlon Thompson! Happy to be connected to you through KZread Sir. Great piece by you and Mr. Guy Clark and whomever else! Thanks much for keeping the classics alive and well.

Verlon, caught you at the SXSW show in M. Beach. You were fantastic. I fired up a music pub. co. on 16th Ave. S. in the late '80's - mid '90s and not once did I manage to catch a show as both intimate and compelling as yours in MB. Thank you for giving me the chance to relive my too short of a time in N'ville - except BETTER. You're truly the man! This song ain't haunted, btw - it's fantastic! it's a hit record in my book - hope someone is plugging the daylights out of it! Thank you again.

After listening to this video, I hit his website and now enjoying other wonderful songs written and performed by Mr. Thompson.. Just a joy to listen to. Thank you!

I first heard this courtesy of a radio interview with Guy Clark telling the story. I should have favorited this long ago. What a powerful piece of music, and played to perfection.

I revisit this performance every couple of months. And I’ve been doing that for at least 7 years. This is just one of the best guitar performances ever.

You should see Verlon play this song live! I saw him in January at a little church in Jupiter, FL playing a charity event in memory of Sue Cunningham. He treated us to this song along with many other greats that he has written. Talk about losing track time - we were mesmerized by the way Verlon could weave a story into his picking. Really a treat especially when there are only 30 or 40 others in the room, and he is playing 5 feet from you!

I qas introduced to your 0laying through guy Clark some.mr. Thompson I have to tell you,musicians like yourself that have honed your playing to a precise science are the reason I got into music.your a national treasure verlon Thompson.

To me it don’t get any better than this... can you imagine the hours Verlon spent honing his craft.. it shows

Super song, so well played, sung and performed, this made my day!!! Thanks for putting this on.

If you're a muso you'll really get this. A beautiful song to bring a smile to your face an' a tear to your eye - certainly mine. This song is my life. Sometimes a song comes out of nowhere an' just floors me. This is one of those songs. Powerfully emotive for me. Guy Clark wrote a bloody good'un here an' Verlon Thompson just nails it - thanks guys. If you ain't moved by it you ain't moved. Me, I am. Thanks to my good friend Chelle Rose for sharin' this with me. CHEERS !!

It was a great pleasure to have shared our short time many years ago. What a fine songwriter you are!

One of my favorites by Verlon......listen to all the words....tells a great story....

Guy Clark and his version is the best, Guy doing vocals and Verlon on guitar

I understand not everyone will always like well written, well played songs; but I can't understand how anyone, much less 16 people, could dislike this perfectly written and flawlessly played song. Are they just angry and bitter? Do they dislike Guild guitars? Are they offended by the brilliance of real deal players? Even jealousy would be a poor excuse for casting such an obviously stupid thumbs down. They must've somehow, in their excitement and awe clicked the thumbs down by accident.

Sheer Brilliance ! Had the good fortune to see Guy Clark with Verlon in London a long time ago (600 mile round trip to see them ) Great performance I'd have walked that distance for the privelege !

I have finally heard the epitome of amazing...I can die satisfied now

thank you John for stopping by my beach city lodge and playing this tune for me, it's incredibly haunting.

Excellent performance and that Guild sounds great

this song should inspire a movie!!! hauntingly beautiful!!!!!!!!

WOW!! Hauntingly beautiful!

this is the pride of youtube here!

Don't get better.miss guy so much

Still legendary always will be

What a great song ... and I love your performance, Verlon.

Why oh why is this the only clip featuring Verlon in good quality?! Give us MOOOOOOORE! NOW!

great song, and absolutely insane playing!

Wow! If this guy is ever playing in my area...I’ll be there.

Holy Cow. By the time the song was done, I was so close to the screen I was almost eating it! Fantastic!!

I took verlons class at the fur peace. Lifes not been the same since. Greg

Verlon-simply the best.

wow first time listener...Verlon...amazing.guitar voice and wordsmith...that gave me chills...thx

Well done!!! I'm gonna try to pick it out!

Absolutely OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Verlon!!! You are the man. Awesome

About damn time you jumped out front... im in.

That's Awesome buddy!!! Love ya man!

@JoeLoesch

10 жыл бұрын

Great song! - Great talent! - Great person!

@mrmrguitarg

9 жыл бұрын

wow i would love to get the tab on that. awesome job!

@brianhowe1065

7 жыл бұрын

Did you ever find it? If so, share PLS?

This is absolutely incredible. I am speechless. Bravo!

At last, the real thing. Substance over style, content over artifice - talent, in a word. Value it while you can. There ain't any more of these guys coming up this way...

I heard this song for the first time today and what a great...song! and great guitarist!!thanks...

Amazing lyrics, playing n singing!!!

Words and music, awesome!

@daviddansereau1793

7 жыл бұрын

There isn't much out there to hold a candle to this.

WOW I love this so much. I attended Fur Peace Ranch with TIm Reynolds. What an amazing place!

Wonderful song, great musicianship.

never heard a Guild sound that good

been looking for this song for ages thanx

First class all the way, that Guild and your talent make an awesome combination.

excellent music from a great man

Yay! That was wonderful!

"My name was upon the case" Yes!

pure genius from a great guy

Beautiful.

I'm awestruck. So perfect!

This gives me chills !! How glad I am to listen !

Woah.... amazing. I have been hunting tab for the leads to this song forever. You amaze me.

One of the greatest.

Verlon is awesome.

One of my favorite songs.

Wow...that is great.

So well played .....

Leaves me speechless every time

WOW! Perfect. Amazing. Underrated

Great guitarist, timeless lyrics.

Bravo! A downright benchmark

Respect. Great song, wonderfully performed

Thats pretty damn good :) And not just the song and the playing, but the video too... it's all there!

that solo is tasty as all get out

Really cool song. You are an incredible musician. *****

That is so good.

That you know who Mr Van Zandt is a wonder, bravo!

Absolutely beautiful .... gives me chills

Wow, just Wow

that gave me goosebumps! amazing. I strive to be that good someday. :-)

Amazing! great song and story!

Verlon Thompson is an excellent guitar player...there ain't many musicians around like it anymore. His pickin' and strummin' is very similar to mine!! Anyways, great video!..

Yes, he is playing a Guild D-50. I bought one just like it back in the early 1980s. I played it for 20 years untill it needed a neck reset. After Fender took them over they changed the D-50s appointments and the way they look.

awesome! it runs in the family i see!

Hell yeah. Smoked it.

Fabulous!

I LOVE Verlon Thompson's way of playing guitar , especially this song, but Guy Clark sings it just a tad better.

Awesome, very inspirational.

this is a banger