10. If You're Gone - Rob Thomas - Atlantic City 1/14/17

night #2 of Sidewalk Angels Foundation benefit shows at The Borgata

[@RoseLacy-zn5kh]

His music has helped me get through my husband’s passing. Every song tells a story…. If you’re gone….. I was made fun of “UNWELL”.

[@ItsMaisyDaisy]

I love his stories behind his songs. Every word is deep and heart-felt. The most underrated songwriter, singer and band, imo. ROB AND Matchbox Twenty are among the greatest ever, imo. 😊😊this is coming from someone who grew up with Classic Rock, which we know is the greatest music generation, so I know music. mb20 sounds as good or better live, than on recordings ,which is significant for those of us raised on real talented artists..no autotune or singing along to tracks. ROB and MB20 BRING IT!!

[@lbatemon1158]

My dad tried talking me out of marrying my musician husband a week before our wedding. I'm so grateful I knew with no doubt that my husband was supposed to be my husband. I'm so grateful I had all the same concerns my dad brought up, and so I could tell him that, and tell him that I knew God wanted me to trust in Him and in my husband. 9 years strong, and still so much in love.

[@mistersolarpv]

Nothing compares to loving for a lifetime and continuing to grow together as the the years pass. Sad that so rare these days.

[@d.leighannbatemon3192]

@@mistersolarpv we just celebrated our ten year anniversary. Our friends tell us all the time they wish they had a love like ours. We always tell them they just have to have no secrets (unless it's a gift/surprise for the other person), open communication and a lot of forgiveness and ability to assume the best of the other person. Date nights help, too, chances to get away from the kids. We have a strong rule when we go on dates we don't discuss the kids. We discuss the kids enough after they are in bed, so date nights are time to reconnect even if the date is just take out and a walk around the neighborhood without the kids in tow. And parents absolutely adore my husband now.

[@mistersolarpv]

@@d.leighannbatemon3192 congratulations! That is a big mile stone. My heart aches when I look around at the majority of couples today the hurt in them will be reflected in the next generation. My mom and my wife's mom were best friends growing up. I don't remember not knowing her. She was one of the people closet to me in my teens. She was 14 when she started telling me one day she would marry me and have my kids. I'd respond "your crazy girl ". I went to Alaska to work for a few years when I came home she was all grown up. That was 18 years ago today we have a big family together. She's everything to me it amazes me that I have loved her more than anything in this life and yet I still love her more with each passing year. We have learned allot threw the years. You mentioned always giving the benefit of the doubt this is vital the security this gives the other is priceless. We have this "home team" idea us against the world(highest loyalty). Meaning nobody else comes first(still got kids at home so they are the exception). As the husband yes I'm the head of the household because it's my job to put everyone else's needs first. So while I have final say I almost in some ways have the least. I can't ask her to to do anything that ignores her needs first I hope I worded that right. Thank you for sharing with me. I pray that your road together has just begun and that your children all are blessed to love their future mates as you love each other.

[@james2578]

Your dad sounds like an idiot.

[@gailcline]

Congratulations not too many people around like you two !

[@sinjon]

One of the best songwriters in the last 30 years

[@Hoboscouts]

That’s your opinion

[@jacal420]

Glad someone said it. Totally agree! Perhaps my number one favorite of the last 30 years. And I tend to listen to the whole different genre of music

[@justin83021]

@@Hoboscouts it’s a fact.

[@rickypen]

@@Hoboscouts it's an opinion that his songs are good and speak to a person on a primal level. But it is undeniable that he has been writing, recording, and performing incredibly popular songs for 30+ years now. He just isn't often recognized for his writing ability even though he is the one writing them.

[@ItsMaisyDaisy]

Absolutely agree! He's one of the best!

[@rickeybramlett7782]

Rob Thomas is up there with the best singers in the world the man can literally sang

[@user-ee8zr4oh2o]

Big time Sanger

[@cambo6911]

It's so odd how hearing a song can make you forget how to breathe, then when it comes back to you, you have this emotional lump paralyzing your lungs & throat, and you have to literally force yourself. Music is such a tremendous force, as is Rob & MB20.

[@Gareth-mv7iy]

Amazingly put. I felt almost exactly the same. Welling up listening to this. Feel like the song and it's meaning are happening all over again to me.

[@chewbacha42]

I am just in awe of this man! He puts 100% in everything he does, and makes it look effortless. He is humble and kind, funny and so very talented. His music to me, is a gift from God!

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

I would love to be friends with him. Although I might stare a lot...

[@ahyaahya2447]

@@ultravioletpisces3666 ikr dude..he is awesome

[@desertdeatheater]

Laura Corbin humble he is not met him at a Dallas airport. He slapped me and ate my Cinnabon.

[@peabody2974]

Atheistic Liberty 😂

[@brendawagers9421]

He has definitely been touched by God the Father himself

[@jadamsazas]

you forget how great he is. true artist.

[@ronnylayden3961]

Totally unique voice. The dude is awesome

[@copperdiablo2717]

For 20plus years his voice and his lyrics fill my soul with love, forgiveness,and hope.

[@garyspencer7218]

Totally agree you have good taste in music 🎶

[@karen4critters]

MY GOD, this is just so raw. Beautifully done. Some people are just born with this gift to express and instruments with which to do it!

[@ShastaMoonRanch]

He's so awesome isn't he 😆

[@brigittealbrecht6907]

Very talented

[@THE-REAL-DEAL-]

I love u Rachel

[@tiffanyhaynie662]

I've loved him for years. His talent is extraordinary as he makes you feel his emotion's. One of my faves is Little Wonders. I cannot listen to it without crying. He elicits so much emotion that I have to be careful where I listen to his music!🎵🎵🎵 😂😅

[@jojojojojojojojojojojojob]

nope. no such thing. everything is achieved with hard work and determination. nobodys born knowing their way with the guitar. or any instrument or vocals.

[@ryzsummer]

His voice still fills the same soul as his younger age.

[@christiekraczek6522]

Rob Thomas is one of the sexiest men EVER to me. And now i am drooling..💓

[@elviragutierrez4884]

Lol😁🥰

[@maureendwayneferris8383]

You got that right.....those eyes!

[@dennisperkins4784]

For sure I'm almost 70.second generation of awesome talent Raised in the mid 70ths just skills thank u Brothers Anybody remember Savoy Brown .street corner talking. Had the privilege to meet these rock stars.in studio recording Hollywood ca. 😅1972

[@PamDukovac-ie3dk]

Such a beautiful love song❤

[@kathycollyer5024]

This song got me through my teen boy running away from home... I just played this song so much!!! and sent to him to!! now he is home and doing so well.

[@nicolawalton3510]

❤

[@CertifiedDsdwb]

@kathycollyer5024 I hope things are good today ❤️

[@onnakeys2443]

Love him and even more knowing how he takes care of his chronically ill wife in bad and good times... supports her w sick and she is blessed as he is... rare many men/musicians w fame do what this man’s heart does ❤️

[@marissajones8776]

If I accidentally erased my last reply , he does have a heart of gold , just like my husband, but he cant sing worth a toot ! My husband is going to be my liver transplant don

[@KitKatToeBeans]

Marissa Jones Best wishes to you and your husband

[@karensorensen7641]

Rob makes me better. Love his words. Always wish I wzs sitting down front where I could really enjoy his expressions. Sings from the heart.💗

[@maryprairie6742]

I didn't know about his wife . He is amazing as he is talented and beautiful inside and out . My husband gave up on me .

[@kerrim.stefanik6339]

A great song, great man!!

[@SkyFireDrone2022]

I’ve been a fan for over 25 years and he is still so awesome!

[@lukaspadilla749]

Dudes voice is amazing

[@krispippin7077]

I need a bud

[@Hoboscouts]

Your dads voice when I thrust inside is Heaven to me Bud

[@jeanroberts2636]

Rob Thomas is just so talented that he can Express himself so well

[@jaeljade3609]

We owe a lot to Marisol Thomas for so many great songs

[@bennybost7073]

God bless you Rob Thomas! Hey I'm starting to feel 17 again! Amen

[@teresap.5991]

What a friggin voice and talent!!!! 😘😁💝

[@36isnotold]

He loves her so much, that’s how it should be. Not in spite of all her faults and flaws, but because of them, and him for her. Truly lovely.

[@Rubylove48]

I don’t see any flaws or faults with either of them.

[@jppickavance]

Agree, his artistry is under rated and under the hyped overdone radar. This song is incredible, hits my heart like an arrow.

[@Jamesowen-gn7li]

agree

[@Jamesowen-gn7li]

Saw them in Sydney

[@barbaraditto6083]

He touches my spirit every time I hear him sing.....one of the best!

[@loretta_d]

Dear 'Rob' who replied, ONLY replies to women posting on 'his' videos. He's a scammer and an imposter. Don't waste any time or emotion on this moron's nonsense.

[@nerdymakulet11]

After knowing the story behind the song, it just hit me. Right here.

[@steveschatz6256]

The clit?

[@silviabocanegra8548]

Kayetherine me too!!!

[@Gareth-mv7iy]

@@silviabocanegra8548 Me too mate. Am going through it now.

[@ahyaahya2447]

What's the story???

[@laksoysoy]

your g spot?

[@MoonlightNothing]

Even better than the original aired version! ❤

[@leonjeromeecho3391]

When every line hits you hard..🖤

[@Rubylove48]

Rob Thomas is such a kind, sensitive and humble man. Real illumined masculinity.

[@judydefrancisco9181]

I am so happy I've gotten to the pleasure to see him in concert. I waited three years because of covid and he finally came to Chicago. That was the best 65th birthday ever. I just wish I had closer seats but where I was it didn't matter I got to see him.❤🎶🎼🎶🎼🎶🎼🎶🎼🎸

[@christys8445]

Mad envy. I tried to get tix (I'm in Mke) but the seat locations available were not worth the high price. Since MB20 postponed their tour twice, they honored the tix that were already bought so the available tix were sparse. I wish they would do a residency somewhere. I would be the first on the plane !!

[@leighannshute6304]

I have goose bumps. I wish someone felt this passionately about me.

[@bradishear9369]

He does, you just haven't met him yet.

[@leighannshute6304]

@@bradishear9369 Awe thanks.

[@bradishear9369]

YW

[@jenniferburrell7352]

These replies may be a couple in the making! You two should have met and see what it could or could not be!!

[@jolenereader1610]

He sounds so beautiful. Very lucky girl.

[@sharralynnpiercewoolworth6358]

It's so great to see and Hear this audience ! All is not lost after al!!

[@karenreardon5398]

Beautiful version Rob❤😊. Thanks for posting this gem.

[@alwayssme]

rob thomas is amazing after all these years,

[@denisehedden13]

🥀Being in love is a once in a lifetime experience always cherish the memories🥀☝️

[@markcampbell907]

Once in a lifetime... Yes. It's so precious.

[@jadiesavage8843]

I wish there will be a man who will love his girl more than anything. I really felt the song and the way he sang it. Very genuine.

[@serenehorizons3305]

It's nice can recall sometimes,wish other memories were made that never are,not sure if any of bucketlist/ goals pals will ever be achieved or not??? whatd u all do today

[@rickypen]

By FAR one of the most underrated singer songwriters of the last 50 years. I think part of it was just that he launched on the scene at a wierd point of nsync/98 degree/backstreet boys where the money was in like awkward hot kind of rocker ish dudes to offset the wierd ass wholesome white child hip hop vibe of the new kids on the block reruns. So he really wasn't nodded at as the amazing writer he REALLY is and has been. I think I was in 8th grade when the first matchbox CD came out (CDs were pretty new too, relatively and you could still buy tapes) and he was a hit, all over MTV and VH1 but I feel like the audience they marketed him to was you ger and most of his songs went right over our heads if it wasn't speaking to our wierd teen angst. But in the last 30+ years, there hasn't been a point difficult point in my life that he hasn't written some song that spoke to exactly how it felt, and I feel like that would be the same for anyone. He has a TON of amazing songs that people probably haven't even heard: everyone has heard the BIG ones, but if you think a SO is cheating, listen to bed of lies, somebody broke up with you out of the blue: rest stop, amicable separations: Bright lights, Pride marches or hope for the future: new stuff. Fall in love at first site and it's not seeming to work out: this song. His voice is just that painful voice in the back of my head for 30years, always letting me know I'm not the only one feeling this way. And here's the BIG secret: I would literally never have admitted to listening to him at any point until now. Always been and still am a hip hop head. Something about his word choices and tone....

[@sheilarobinson6043]

Where has this band been all my life..just started listening to them.. Hooked so bad gonna rush out and buy every album

[@tylerclayton421]

sheila Robinson Rob Thomas is the best

[@LoyaFrostwind]

This is one of my favorites! Be sure to pick up all the Matchbox20 albums as well as Rob's solo albums.

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

I discovered them late, but not that late!! Lol. Its timeless :)

[@izounokuda5461]

Mad Season album is the best

[@lauriemcafee6800]

I bought there first CD in 1997 . I think I was the first person to buy it :) I've loved Match Box 20 and Rob Thomas ever since

[@insanity4224]

Love the way he captures the original so well in this version

[@robertwhiteside6194]

This is just one man whose love you can hear in every song.

[@robinmontgomery7911]

Have loved MB20 and Rob Thomas from the first time I ever heard them. I go to bed every night listening to his awesome voice.

[@msbella8077]

His voice is like velvet 🥰

[@lucasholmgrenmusic]

My buddy toured with this guy, said he was a gem.

[@bryangamber8349]

Touches everybody with lyrics and song. Thanks for over 20 yrs of life in music listening to you

[@diannedipomazio8939]

She's a very lucky girl to have had this man love her so much that he would write this song for her! Now that's Love!!

[@CB-jv9ym]

This song goes straight to the ❤

[@alejandrolopez-leija1964]

Brilliant song

[@mickeykindley9885]

He just doesn’t age ...does he

[@nawfaleffendi9132]

he doesn't age

[@lizsmith6633]

Nope, must be love.

[@ryanhurley6472]

timeless

[@jonburrows2684]

That's what 3x a day 6 days a week will do for you. I know that's why I look so old at 48

[@jessk8881]

When your girl leaves unexpectedly...all the thoughts that fallow..what did I do wrong...when did she stop feeling it :( it never stops hurting! 💔

[@serenehorizons3305]

Aaawwww

[@debifox]

Beautiful and still listening in 2023.

[@HARU-ly1bj]

One of my favorite song😍 i miss my 90's child years😔

[@mistersolarpv]

2020 makes me miss Y2K

[@williameveritt6798]

One of the best to sit and relax to. Close your eyes and drift off

[@PeteyG708]

Thank you, Rob, for writing this song. It was your writing that gave me the all time number one song in my life.

[@SLeeSev]

I've never seen such a talented, humble, caring musician in my life. We are so lucky to get to hear his beautiful voice.

[@NicolesSpiritWelt]

I need this song + emotions right here in this moment so much ❤ tysm and God bless you. Never give up. We are protected. 😇

[@erikpeterson25]

Thanks Rob.....i listened to Matchbox Twenty CD ( yourself or someone like you)4 that was given to me by a friend in 2005 over and over and over for years..,got me through some difficult times along with a few other CD's by a vaiety if artists....lived two an a half hours from main shopping city when living in Wyoming ...blasted it through the Snake River Canyon...Hoback Canyon and through western Idaho country...the music is all around us thanks to musicians and singers like you best.

[@reginaldcharles310]

Wow!!!brilliant lyrics magically sung R. Thomas

[@MikkiC-ib3hq]

Rob Thomas has an incredibly beautiful voice!😊

[@jennyburchell3061]

He's such a beautiful soul I love his musical 🎼💜style I like the truth in the lyrics too and of course him ❤lol I don't know if it's true

[@jillmarcum4987]

He loves his wife so much despite all her flaws but I believe she has lupus. He would drop everything for her and that's how it should always be

[@p.nickbrunson6033]

When music relates to reality, you can truly feel the emotion and meaning.

[@michelemuscat9249]

I love all your music especially 3 a.m. and this song is awesome I've been listening to you for decades you're one of my favorites and I'll continue until I die to listen to your music you're awesome on KZbin and one day I hope to be able to go to one of your concerts 😎😘😘

[@jenniferburrell7352]

3am has a back story too! It was on VH1 Storytellers. I think it is just Rob seating at the piano. Great rendition of song!

[@dudebud72]

My parents were opposites and had a love that I’ve never seen. Even after my mothers death he would sit at the grave site all day. He joined her in 2013. I’ve been married had 2 beautiful children with a person I loved and trusted left and I lost everything. I cherish my childhood with amazing people, relationships now are no longer sacred and it’s definitely a different time I suppose. This song has resonated for decades and today as I’m in my worst way with health I’m ready to go anytime.

[@barbryll8596]

What a beautiful tribute to the woman he loves 💕🦋💕

[@kathyreid1191]

ROB AND MARI ARE TWIN FLAMES,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THEY WILL ALWAYS BE TOGETHER #Rob

[@kentuckynanasaves1903]

I dont know of a song he writes or sings, n doesnt matter if it's Acoustic or in studio... either way, ... he has my full attention , n intrigues me every single time .... Still after 20 yrs ... 💯✔ i use to have to drive 2 n half hrs home.. in a 5 speed, n had 2 of his cds id put in, n lil did he know he drove me out of some dark times in my life , then some were pretty da🌟 Awesome... he was beside me n my Husband thru it all... n i still listen to him on a daily atleast a song or 2... n he is still drivin us thru this thing called life n love n a few mountains of He✔✔... I jus sit back now after 30 yrs of marriage n 25 yrs of Rob wit me... n i jus hold on for the Ride n CRUISE, .. #MatchboxMaMa #RobRicheousTheoISms #MarriageMenMankind #RobsDailyRitualsRollin

[@kentuckynanasaves1903]

@Rob Thomas Music Lovers 😮❤️❣️... No, oh No ,No oh No , It's Nuthing, it's my normal , I just stand here, in awwe , I can say so much 🎵🎶🎵 ... I don't go there cause I don't want to ❣️... Thank for being you 😇, n your noticing my comment, n how much you mean to me in my life 💯😘❣️... You're a Force to be Reckoned with Mr. Rob 🎶😇🎶❣️... Keep em coming man , you bring Sunshine to my life, Stay Amazing n bunches of 💕❣️💕 to ya 😇 ❣️... If ya only knew, how many nites we spent riding n singing a colicky baby to sleep, sat on the porch together, thru good times n bad , n even fall to sleep together, in musical harmony 👏✴️👏❣️... Ya never fail to amaze me but to get a reply is cold chill ❤️ pounding, even if it's from a manager/Assistant of the channel 💯😜💭❣️.... Ya 1 of a kind , don't 🛑 doin wat ya ❤️ n ya passion ... I promise to 🚫 🛑 doin wat I ❤️ either, Cause🎶🎵🎶 is my escape 😘, 😜💭 ya give many of us a voice too ❣️... Stay Blessed n Blessing Us Always ❣️...

[@kentuckynanasaves1903]

@Rob Thomas Music Lovers ❤️😘❤️😇❤️

[@janetruiz8749]

I just need to be completely honest about how much I love you Rob Thomas!!! I have been actually just waiting for the day that I will be able to go get to see you in person and actually get the chance to talk to him about what his music and lyrics do to me every time I hear them playing.I am must admit that I am one of his number1 fans and he is my one favorite singer . I love all of his song's lyrics and I can sing along to any of his song's.YOU ARE MY NUMBER1 SINGER OF all time.I would love to be able to get a chance to be able to see Rob Thomas in concert . favorite

[@donnacompton1834]

I just love this man everything he does is so great 💕

[@Lee4364]

This is one cool cat, He and his wife live in Westchester NY.

[@ahyaahya2447]

Ahh i see

[@allisonmcmaster4811]

What an amazing artist. Wish Matchbox 20 would reunite and go on tour. I'm sure every show would sell out.❤😊

[@justingarfield2663]

Allison McMaster I believe they announced they’re releasing a new album in 2020!!!

[@allisonmcmaster4811]

Justin Garfield That s awesome! Hopefully some new music mixed with their classics!

[@lauraemoretti3685]

They are on tour right now as MB20.

[@jenniferburrell7352]

COVID-19 messed all that up. They are supposed to be on tour now!

[@jenniferburrell7352]

COVID-19 messed all that up. They are supposed to be on tour now!

[@V.Oakley]

This just brought me to tears. Makes you feel every relationship you've ever had. Takes you right to that stage where your so excited and can't wait to see them, and keeps you lingering at the "I wonder" stage.

[@williamtraughber5947]

This song is my earworm. I hear it everyday in my mind.

[@lindarufer5033]

So much heart into his work! A real talent!

[@sunshine9717]

A love everlasting. A simple smile, a beautiful song like this one and holding the hand of the man I love. Does he exist! Listening to this song just maybe!

[@Cleopatra-yo6sl]

I remember that day'!! We should have a repeat.

[@trapperkeeper6202]

Im not gay or anytjing like that but dam hes beautifully made

[@christopheryasus3666]

In the time when radio pop wasnt so great his songs/their songs were def on top talent wise. Humble2 for sure. Cheers

[@tatianasevciuc8741]

I love this man so much I can't explain! Lucky Marisol!

[@nawfaleffendi9132]

she is

[@denisehedden13]

Ohmygosh you made tears come out of my eyes I felt every word. Awesome song amazing lyrics, vocals music and a Beautiful Soul, true artist!🥀🤘🥀

[@karenknies2116]

Have loved ❤️ Rob/Matchbox 20 since 3AM! 1999? LOVE ALL THEIR MUSIC!

[@kentuckynanasaves1903]

@@karenknies2116 Exactly , n it still hits 🔥 💙❤️💙🔥 n burns same today as did 🔙 then 👏✴️👏 for me ❣️...

[@debbylilly4672]

I have loved this man for a long time. ❤️ love his music.

[@davidbrooks6599]

Great job- just right for the song, even better than the studio cut

[@bryanssongalone8483]

Hard to comment. Beautiful guy Genius artist.

[@gregkuebler406]

Been a favorite since the 1st time I heard it. .

[@melshanewl9294]

Oh my God he's voice in live is just amazing great....the song is easy to sing now💓💓💓💓💯🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏

[@00726penny]

Another one of my favorite songs from Matchbox ❤️

[@calpeacock2050]

One of the great vocalists of our day! Also love the way he picks this song. Thanks for this beautiful song

[@robinmontgomery7911]

Cal Peacock I am in total agreement with you. I listen to Rob Thomas every day. Awesome artist.

[@NiknJayAdventures]

Love this story to this day Rob.

[@rosslewis5784]

: Rob Thomas, mega superstar talent! One of many mega talents, but only one Rob Thomas!💥

[@gabrielrivera1121]

Very underrated. Great tone and voice!

[@lovebugbaby8455]

I fucking love the guitar and piano combo.

[@rodneyarc6056]

My god this is awesome!

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀🖤🥀PERFECT PERFORMANCE🥀🖤🥀👍

[@donenedaubenmeyer4005]

Rob Thomas has a gift that he shares with the world. What a talent! Thanks Rob

[@Literarycat8]

First time watching this. Wrenches my heart from my soul. I hope healing begins.

[@loveythomas1949]

He married her...happy ending, no healing needed

[@prieedwards9069]

I love this song, beautiful..and the singer

[@keithgw2777]

My favorite song of his is Smooth when he sang with Santana

[@jenniferburrell7352]

It was an awesome duo! A lot of people came to know Rob Thomas and Matchbox 20 because of that collaboration!!

[@theresajb6463]

Rob thomas' wife is in the video - she's the main dancer. Santana crosses himself when she dances.

[@paularamirez2817]

Love this song!

[@kmvoock]

Never gets old (as a 1999 grad in love with Matchbox 20)...this raw solo...my life is complete.

[@KuyaMoOdie]

I'm a fitness content creator.. But I love listening watching Rob Thomas One of my favorite singer songwriter! -2021

[@jeffhightower9381]

WOW, awesome version. Thanks!