Benjamin Tod | "Wyoming" | Western AF

Western AF presents | Benjamin Tod | "Wyoming"
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I wrote this song over a decade ago with all the nihilism and despair that came with my youth. It was recorded on an older Lost Dog EP with my late friend Nicholas Ridout accompanying me.
It made it back onto ‘Songs I Swore I’d Never Sing’ being the realest example of the title. This song has been requested more than any other at shows or around the fire, but it never feels right to play without Nicholas.
I thought the only appropriate placement for its return would be an album like this. It’s cyclical I suppose, given that this song probably inspired the concept of this album. The subconscious is a dark and mysterious place. I really couldn’t tell you either way.
- Benjamin Tod
Be smart, don't approach bison. These bison are domesticated.
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Sound Production & Mixer: Will Ross
Editor: Manuel Deakins
Executive Producers: Travis Blankenship & Johnny Callahan
Special Thanks: Dylan Handrich & The Prairie Monarch Bison Ranch
Chords and Lyrics Copy: Cedar River
Producers: Brian Harrington & Mike Vanata ( Square State Film )
For Callie
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[@adamlindsey9123]

“I thought of you, it happened more times then a few, I’d stare down a barrel, but I wasn’t able to follow through”

[@aaronvincent9827]

Benjamin Tod's music has meant so much to me over the past few years. His lyrics cut deep. From a divorce, suicide attempt, rampant alcoholism and selfishness...his lyrics became a rallying cry for my recovery. I'm five years sober a couple weeks ago, and his music and art has been an integral part of my recovery. Nothing but love for this man. ❤️

[@silvermediastudio]

Damn bro. Stay strong.

[@viracocha03]

COngrats my friend. I feel the same about his music. I am also 5 years sober this past February. ITs the selfishness of my past that i find the hardest to come to terms with.

[@Crimsonwolf-is3sf]

"I stared down a barrel and I was unable to follow through" stay strong brothers

[@serranocodyify]

" Some starry-eyed boy never taught self control The cost of my living was more than I planned So I held a needle like a gun in my hand" Good luck bub, life's a garden, dig it. Keep on trucking

[@markseward5744]

I 1000% percent relate to what you said. That's why I love this song. 6 weeks for me brother

[@MrStiltskinz]

I don’t know how he can sing it without crying , cause every time I do

[@sammyevans5279]

I'm a metal guy, and this dudes music speaks to my soul

[@sethk1698]

I relate and also have seen similar stories from people. Idk why but it's a natural progression. Maybe as we get older, the anger and rage fades and we relate more to this vibe. We've all had our hearts broke, failed, lost people, nearly given up at times. This music is just the ultimate comfort for me.

[@cleetusshackleford6166]

It’s really not a big coincidence that metal guys like you and me draw to country/western. I go from August Burns Red and Thy Art is Murder, to Colter Wall and Whitey Morgan on the daily. So much of it is about deep internal struggle. The instruments and beats are different, but lyrically they’re one in the same.

[@annoyingskate]

Same brother

[@fm-9129]

Another metal head here. I love this music too.

[@honeybadgerstudios21]

@@cleetusshackleford6166 it’s because it’s real music with soul and emotion, which genres pull at your emotions the most?? Metal (anger or angst) and western like this

[@onixx1l]

western af does such a good job recording these they really should just release their own albums

[@bendyrland7213]

I'm so thankful for Western AF (and others) that record these high quality live performances and put them out there for the world to discover. I wouldn't know who Benjamin Tod was if not for Western AF. The same can be said for many others promoted by this and other similar platforms. Thank you again Western AF, keeping good music alive and accessable.

[@dirtroadsandwoodstoves]

For real 🇺🇸

[@myradroddy4003]

Yes agreed!!

[@johnnymn4monic726]

This is one of the greatest songs I've heard in the last 20 years

[@WesternAF]

Agreed

[@mrgboxx]

agreed

[@Earlydoors272]

Agreed.

[@markbaileycimarron-memoria3446]

it's a great song. there are a lot of great songs.

[@joncollins7969]

I think almost every one of his songs fall into that category. And for me the only other artist that cuts me as deep as this guy is The tallest man on earth.

[@sk8rjon5]

Benjamin Tod helped me with the loss of a father, a divorce, a marriage, a newborn and so much more. Thank you for everything. Your voice is what I want to hear as I pass on.

[@bye92]

Wow, sorry brother. I can't imagine that pain. Stay strong, put your head down and work hard.

[@jackryan444]

I only scratch off a few of those.. life sucks but there’s at least a little luck out there. I’ll go out to the prairie.

[@disturbing_the_peace5739]

I love you my brother ❤️🏆

[@josephrangel91]

Same dude this guy gelped me through many hells. Glad you are finding light in the dark my guy. Good luck in the trenches

[@dickaldor]

Sorry for your loss brother, hope you are doing ok these days!

[@olchevy7983]

Here in Oklahoma this song reminds me of feelings I had put away long ago. Maybe I've pretended all along I was okay and losing her was just something to forget. I now know I'll always miss you Rachel and someday when I find you in heaven we'll laugh and hug again...

[@RiverRatsKayaking]

Yes you will friend. Its never over.

[@lordofashes8262]

Miss my beautiful Melody still in love with her after all these years

[@lordofashes8262]

Enid

[@Weekend_Washouts]

Felt that one. Greetings from Del City.

[@RageAgainstDEMachine]

OKC

[@atticuscbgb]

30 days ago, I lost my dad to suicide. He was 73 years old and my buddy. This song hits hard. The blue eyes verse gets me every time. He had the most piercing beautiful blue eyes and played the harmonica - self taught. Man, I miss him.

[@lukewood2779]

So sorry to hear that man. God bless you and your family.

[@SACREDFlRE]

Shit

[@jlaw3660]

God bless you man. Stay strong

[@Tina-ti6px]

🫂 Hugs to you and prayers for comfort. Sorry for your loss, it's hard dealing with the grief of losing someone you love and I know too much about these feelings, but just think of all the great times y'all had together and know they are watching over us and we will hopefully get to see them real soon

[@jamesmetcalf3015]

I lost my father a few years back not a day gos by that I don't t think about him I miss so much my prayers go toyou

[@terryhinkemeyer3857]

It doesn’t matter if he ever becomes a household name or not, Benjamin Tod is a legendary tier songwriter in my book. Thanks for the music, dude. Much appreciated.

[@IDontLikeAltRock]

He's up there with Townes Van Zandt and Elliott Smith for me

[@markbaileycimarron-memoria3446]

@@IDontLikeAltRock lol

[@josephrangel91]

He will be emblazoned by the lost souls who found him. We were here for it.

[@mattbrunty1848]

He's masterful. He truly is

[@jeremymizer8958]

Unless he sings about trucks, cheap beer, and pandering political opinions hell never be a household name.

[@thealaskanforever]

Those lyrics hit hard. Men like us really do die alone.

[@grizzlyblackpowder1960]

Men with leather cowboy hats and neck tattoos?

[@thealaskanforever]

@@grizzlyblackpowder1960 hate all you want

[@grizzlyblackpowder1960]

@@thealaskanforever I don't have to hate anyone to recognize a city boy who found a western store.

[@williepete5547]

@@grizzlyblackpowder1960 it's the heart...you can hear it...no one can be blamed about where they're from..

[@thealaskanforever]

@@grizzlyblackpowder1960 you clearly don’t know enough about this guy

[@Blixx_tv]

We don't search for old songs, we search for old memories.

[@michaelmetzger8802]

"when my soul is finally set free you can burn my body in a praire breeze" made me cry. Felt it to the core. Nikan Igweyen miigwetch

[@andrewbrowne5557]

No amount of polish, production and glitter will EVER produce ANYTHING as profound as an acoustic guitar and a strong singing voice…

[@markbaileycimarron-memoria3446]

lol

[@frughjr]

Listening while studying. Combat Veteran, Married 16 years, 2 awesome kiddos and graduating UW this December. Thank you for getting this song out!

[@mrssunshine3843]

Congrats on graduating!

[@cowboyhabibi927]

Okay?

[@lennykoolen9953]

I havent cried for 7 years since my Mother died but this songs broke all the Dams and let tears flow that i wasnt able to shed for too long . It hits me everytime I hear and now play it

[@johnfish7144]

Lost my momma 5 years ago. This song hit me hard too.

[@CrowsDescend]

Sitting here in England, wishing we had this kind of traditional music and culture back that we used to have... even if it weren't the same. Great song, I got Goosebumps...

[@brettmeikle]

Trot up the road to Scotland...plenty traditional music still thriving. Just find the right pub.

[@llamabahama4654]

check out Tyler Childers on OurVinyl for Nose on the Grindstone......thank me later

[@chill_out5403]

I feel unspeakable gratitude to have this connection to Western/Americana culture. Much love, fom California

[@bye92]

Glad you can appreciate our traditional music!

[@dexterlecter7289]

The culture is dead here. Even this dude is not one of the culture, obviously... Despite America and Britain's fall, good music still remains. It's buried deep under the alcohol commercials and the propaganda they call songs. It's a hack you can see with your own eyes, people want to hear what everyone knows and has heard before. Like with all the good music we all can agree on out there, why is it in bars across the world we hear "put another dime in the juke box baby" so long after it was made. It wasn't even a good song when it was made but the peasantry sure wakes up when they hear that familiar garbage, meanwhile us outliers are begging them to stop putting that f'ing dime in that damned jukebox...

[@theforgottenone8807]

"Wyoming" Well men like me probably die alone With some broken dream on a dusty road And it may be sad, but so is everything that's true Well, if life's a gamble, then I bet the table on a pair of two's Oh, and the sun's probably shinin' in Wyoming And the moon, she's casting diamonds on the low-lyin' street And when my soul is finally set free You can burn my body in a prairie breeze By candlelight, paper and ink Wrote my final wish, killin' a drink And I thought of you It happened more times than a few I stared down a barrel and I wasn't able to follow through Oh, and the sun's probably shinin' in Wyoming And the moon, she's casting diamonds on the low-lyin' street When my soul is finally set free You can burn my body in a prairie breeze Oh when I'm gone, please remember me For my blue eyes, and the songs I'd sing And forget the bad I did all that I could do If I could take it back, I would, in fact, and give it all to you Oh, and the sun's probably shinin' in Wyoming And the moon, she's casting diamonds on the low-lyin' street When my soul is finally set free You can burn my body in a prairie breeze

[@straytrue]

thank you so much for this! I THINK it might be 'low-lyin' stream' (rather than street), but I could be wrong. : )

[@jackisgallant]

@@straytrue It's "stream" yes. Makes more sense too.

[@gricorogers3244]

Stream it is . But thanks for putting it together

[@jamslam406]

. 😂 Better that the miss I had, “Hawaiian streams”

[@iHopeyoure0ffended]

Thanks daddy

[@Thefan]

I love to hear this man's character arc - how he has gone from an addict in 2017, to a ridiculously wise sober man in 2022 -and his music has been so heartfelt all the way through

[@ethantamisin1595]

Gotta love the character development

[@markbaileycimarron-memoria3446]

character arc? this is a real person.

[@gordonblack4353]

I'm scottish and man , gotta hold back the tears everytime I hear Ben's voice and lyrics , b e a utifull as always

[@Dan-yh7ve]

If you gotta hold back tears, you should let them out brother, no shame. I do.

[@ryanwerner6137]

@@Dan-yh7ve no bullshit. You'll feel much better. Used to tell everyone I wana move to Wyoming. My little cabin. Theres one person that would understand this and I ball my eyes out everytime I hear it. Nothing wrong with crying. Fuck what people tell you. Everyone cries, men, women. Everyones been through shit and needs to let it out because it will eat you alive. Bit by bit until your too weak to do anything.

[@MayberryMafia]

Dido!

[@TreborRethcir]

Holy shit. I just discovered this guy and what a lovely pain his songs can bring.

[@haroldalthen3250]

I've been a musician for over 40 years and this is one of those songs that is so real and raw that it won't go away. What a gift you have Mr Tod, thanks for sharing with whoever will listen.

[@outlawpete6728]

Another gem to start a Friday morning from Mr Tod !!.. Thank you , from Dublin , Ireland to Muhlenberg via Wyoming , keep well everyone 🇮🇪☘️

[@boorex4203]

I live in Wyoming. But much of my heritage is Irish. Good yo hear from you and the motherland brother.

[@outlawpete6728]

@@boorex4203 slàinte brother !!🇮🇪☘️

[@iamonmy116]

I have no words to describe how happy I am to have Benjamin Tod as an artist I can listen to.

[@jordancharbarneau8411]

How can this man always get the tears flowing for me... I'll never understand

[@jackryan444]

There’s a few artist that will make me cry. Mostly country… but never radio country.

[@jackryan444]

John Moreland will also make me cry. There’s something about roots country that does it.

[@mikecoffey4632]

I can't help but cry every single time I listen to this song.

[@mollyfite6394]

I've loved this song for like 6 years but my boyfriend died 2 weeks ago. This new version in light of that hits different. I introduced him to you guys. We got to catch one of your shows last year. That'll always be a great memory 🖤 rest in peace

[@Wablestomp2]

Damn I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope he is finding peace on the other side

[@BenCadeMckenzie]

Rest In Peace

[@reformoverrevolution9053]

blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted - Matt 5:4

[@mollyfite6394]

@@reformoverrevolution9053 i hope so. Doesn't feel like it.

[@jaredgreen3232]

My sincere condolences. May he rest in peace and you find yours. Songs like this let us know we're not alone.

[@michaelkennedy8270]

Man this wrecks me every time. "Well men like me, probably die alone, with some broken dream, on a dusty road. And It may be sad, but so is everything that's true". That is one of the many reasons why this man far surpasses musicianship and enters the realm of wisdom through experience. This is no song, this is distilled struggle, and man this wrecks me every time.

[@TheSlowoldman]

I'd never heard this song before...... glad I have now. Mr. Tod that is one hell of a song you've written. I'm probably much older than the average audience of Western AF, but I have to say I am really enjoying some of these younger artists. Keep it up youngin's you're doing cowboy songs proud.

[@alexgray8804]

I don’t think there’s an average age here. Could be wrong💁

[@W47689]

We'll keep er goin old timer as long as there's hardwork and broken hearts to be mended by grit and a song or two cowboys will never die!

[@RiverRatsKayaking]

we wouldn't have tunes like this if not for the older generations so thank you

[@jalight27]

If you liked this. His band, Lost Dog Street Band, and solo stuff is amazing as well.

[@RiverRatsKayaking]

@@jalight27 and just about anything else that comes up when you search him

[@obston2846]

Here in Boston. This song hits deep. You can get lost in a city and lose family...doesnt take candlelight....mad respect to the sun that is shining in Wyoming Mr. Todd. Respectfully from Boston,. Sean

[@JauntyWhale]

This is magic. Beautiful song, beautiful setting and beautiful camera work. Gems on VHS and Western AF are doing the world a favour.

[@jalight27]

Love the gem in VHS as well ❤️

[@sheasailors6301]

My fiance recently passed away and this song among many others of you and your wife's have gotten me through. Thank you so much and please keep doing what you're doing and being you

[@joshua_wherley]

I hope that you're doing alright. And if you aren't, that's okay, too ❤

[@dandolan3168]

I lived in Wyoming and this song reminds me of my brother we lost him at 31 he set himself free ...good bless and remember thing can get better 🙏

[@tannercleveland9283]

Many songs don’t touch like this one. As I live in Wyoming and a vet who’s been dealing with things for along time. I Felt this song to the core.

[@Welcometothewoodshedpodcast]

I've watched this video over and over again and it'll never get old!

[@tritnaha1345]

I guess i can get in line with all of you who feel equally as worthless and lost. My dogs are the only thing keeping me from catching the bus. Just tired of the meaninglessness of it all, and no matter what I'll probably just sit here and feel disappointed in myself as i have for the better part of my life. Thankfully there's a few minutes of calmness in an otherwise stormy mind. Thank you Benjamin!

[@opethiroth111]

I'm only 38, work my ass off, have an amazing son fueling me every day, but i let loved ones know this is the song to bury me too. Love you man. You move my heart and soul every day.

[@Babyaaa27]

Absolutely adore Benjamin Tod. Been rocking with him for about 5 years now, and can’t wait to see him love. So underrated.

[@anthonylattanziolamont2585]

I’ve been a fan of Ben for years - got the chance to see him live at healing Appalachia and his music is entirely captivating . It just sucks you in - just listening in person is an experience I will never forget Extremely powerful and beautiful at the same time

[@307jevans]

What a thing. This song has always resonated beyond the superficial for me, though I hold the right as a Wyomingite to always be stoked to have it mentioned by name in any capacity. But as I'm sure all of the folks who help with this channel can attest, it doesn't matter where you go or what you go through, or even how mad this place can make you. Standing in the sunshine in the sagebrush, lying in the prairie looking at the stars ... Walking among the truly wild spaces. It's special to us. It can heal many ailments. We're in this small club of people who know what we have here. All the good and bad that goes with it. When I die, I want to roam here. I want it to be better than it was given to me. Where I was born and where I want to remain.

[@rangerk9]

Well said, Sir!

[@wyodino6245]

@@rangerk9 Amen!

[@cubsfan696]

Cheers from an Western Oregonian who would kill to live there..70" of rain will do that to ya.

[@gracelyn7058]

Amen ❤️ There is no other place. Wyoming is more then just a place it’s sacred .

[@theforgottenone8807]

Well said, I’m stuck in Texas (work and pay is just better here) but I long for my return home to Glenrock right outside of Casper.

[@rockgod9497]

The slower tempo and subtle changes in this version are incredible. I had never heard either version before finding this; and now I'm obsessed with both. From a Wyoming native: This song is truly special and absolutely incredible.

[@pineandfire]

this is absolutely stunning…the song, the setting, the videography. thanks for blessing us with your craft.

[@BBoardman81]

One of my all time favorite LDSB songs. Benjamin just crushed this. Surprising absolutely no one. Fucking amazing.

[@moriartyb]

This song is truly devastating. Some day your soul will be set free, this is true. Thanks Ben Tod & Western AF, out of this world!!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

And be with JESUS

[@CorySteffenPhoto]

Forever West.... I feel lucky that I grew up in Wyoming. For Benjamin Tod to recognize this state in a song is an honor. Amazing video representing Wyoming as well Western AF.

[@wyomingcowboysfootballfan]

Amen. Wasnt actually born in wyoming but very close to it. Passed through it on multiple occasions. Amazing state and people, beautifully untouched.

[@nskulavik]

The "sun is probably shining in Wyoming" part is 🔥

[@xAdf_DrpLRx]

This song reminded me of my father, I'll miss him every day

[@user-bl6ms8in4g]

The way he label the very common feeling of some sort of existential anxiety and projects it on the calmness of the Wyoming wilderness left me speechless. I’ve been using the mountains around my cabin in Sweden for the same therapeutic purpose for years. And suddenly this genius just put the exact words on it. I’m addicted to Benjamin’s lyrics and his music. And I hope that I by that make life just a wee bit easier for him.

[@Kylerjguitar]

Hes gotta be one of the most talented songwriters alive

[@theeverythingchannel2442]

Just woke up to a phone call my grandma passed last night.. and this is where I am now..

[@nocount4339]

Such a remarkable tune! I had the awsome privilege to visit Wyoming on a recent trip to Sturgis South Dakota for the motorcycle rally. And I've gotta say as a southern boy from Kentucky and been living in Florida since I was 13, I was in true shock and awe at the raw beauty of the land out there! I am no writer but I can see how that landscape influences so many great writers.

[@Puddlef1sh]

He's got me thru some things. That voice rings to the eternal sadness of the violence of life. Yet, has the beauty to make every second worth it in this gorgeous chaos.

[@dustinharris8057]

His pure, genuine talent is a rarity these days!

[@marashdemnika5833]

Agreed

[@downforanything1265]

Everything this man touches turns to gold. I fucking love this guy more than he’d ever know. If there is ever a show in Melbourne, Australia I’ll be there.

[@metalgearbas4]

My dream is to travel to the US and catch one of this man's shows live. His sound cuts through every fiber of my being, stops me dead in my track and forces me to focus all attention on the music. It's magic. - A Dutch fan

[@beakerv13]

We share that dream, I'll come with!

[@justincolburn705]

He is one of my favorite artists. I just got to see him 5 months ago. It was a show to remember. Hope you get to see him and LDSB and Matt heckler. It was an amazing show for me

[@metalgearbas4]

@@justincolburn705 one day!

[@justincolburn705]

@@metalgearbas4 do you like resonant rogues?

[@scottnunan4927]

Come on over man. Take a week and travel around out West then hit up a show. These types of songs will mean more once you have experienced the vastness and isolation of places like Wyoming.

[@melissawouldntyouliketokno3198]

My oldest sister (45) passed away last week 4.18.2024 This song made me think of her when I heard it yesterday afternoon. It was by accident that I heard it but it made everything hit pretty hard. I never thought I would have to say "Goodbye." So soon to her. I hope she is having the best time with our Mom in heaven.

[@baileyemmett172]

I'm from Wyoming and miss it so much. It'll be a year since my attempt on the 7th, and this made me cry. I remember thinking "I just want to go home. I wanna feel that wind again". This is beautiful and touched my soul in a unique and bittersweet way. Thank you so much!

[@robtaylor3009]

I’m glad you are here today to hear this song, and every song.

[@deathlord5852]

bro your music changed my life

[@josephbutler1370]

Me and my partner listen to you daily..I’ve been one year sober and your songs helped me through.Thanks ben

[@candacereneedostersmith]

Congratulations!

[@fisherman7718]

Sending a hug to Benjamin Tod, wherever he is. Stay with us bud. We are all one soul.

[@brianamarie7593]

Benjamin Todd’s music stops my normally crowded and busy brain and lets me just enjoy the present moment. It’s so awesome to see his music develop over the years, as well as him as a person. He looks healthier, older. Luv him and his lovely wife.

[@GoldenNorth]

That harmonica though gives me goosebumps springs tears in my eyes

[@mrssunshine3843]

Sitting outside by my bonfire in. Y backyard listening to my music and this song kills my soul. God bless you guys ♡

[@nextzasianyt2492]

Man I got to say I love it here in Wyoming big enough to be fun and small enough to be simple friends and family are amazing and at the end of the day a song like this just hits home God bless

[@wisconsin9009]

I find myself coming back here, as I stare down the barrel but I wasn’t able to follow through

[@leviathan33x]

Wyoming boy here, thanks for the song!

[@christopherwescott551]

I've always loved this song. It has such a beautifully soft yet powerful tone to it. The background in the video is absolutely beautiful and Benjamin's voice and musical talent never disappoints. Keep up the great work. 🙏

[@SlangYeti1990]

Back again, to repeat song probably 100 times. So powerful

[@WesternAF]

Keep coming back amigo

[@wshutson0304]

Definitively, Benjamin is one of the finest songwriters of the last 50 years

[@erickgarcia4468]

This is SUCH a beautiful 😍❤️ song I grew up in ❣️😍, 💯✅ I Casper Wyoming mlate mid 90s early 2000s I'm in Utah 💜 I miss you Wyoming!!! Yeeeeeee

[@sully19xx5]

He has such an ability to break your heart and repair it in the same song. Best show I’ve ever been to. It’s a must see.

[@amactrainer]

Discovered this song last night over a few beers to myself and it definitely hit me hard had to listen to it a few times it's so amazing when a song can just hit on everything your living with . It's sad but so is everything that's true .

[@kieferroche1995]

Can’t stop playing this .Cheers from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@WesternAF]

🙌🤘

[@mitchellvaneijk1855]

One of the songs that touches your souls. Today was such a hard day missing my loved ones.

[@iliketurtles7092]

When you like the song after hearing the first line because you know it’s a benji todd song and the heart ♥️ is in it. Great artist. Forever my favorite story teller.

[@jalight27]

If you like story telling check out Shawn James' album Shadows. Great storytelling there as well 👍

[@RedPillNews]

God Bless you for playing the music of my soul!

[@michauna]

I’m a mountain woman on the edge of the prairie in wyoming. Love this song

[@DUKWAK]

Spent most of my life "Hating country music" but thanks to Western AF and absolute bangers like this song I've found myself actively seeking music like this out. Sucks it took me this long to discover great country music, but I'm nevertheless greatful I did.

[@runrig97]

There's a whole other genre labeled "Americana" that made it okay to like country-but not what's on "country" radio today-music.

[@mckennacunningham7163]

Why did I immediately break out in chills and start crying before he even started singing? 😭😭

[@BigTex65]

This song hits me hard. Idk what it is but I get goosebumps every time

[@lukasrhymer3932]

Same here. Because it's genuine and real. Just like all of the rest of his music.

[@mattmillen1636]

i listen to this song at least once a day. sometime i need to remember that the sun is shining somewhere.

[@markbaileycimarron-memoria3446]

lol

[@danielmuller6316]

To Hester and Drew, Takes me back to fall ‘20 and winter and spring ‘21. The good ole days. you two are still my brothers until the end. Love you boys. -dan.

[@alexcoleman1772]

Thank you for the music you make for old soul drug addicts addicts like me

[@kimamato5196]

I've been listening to this performance on repeat for several days and it never fails to amaze me.

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hi Kim 👋

[@zackmccurdy8144]

Likewise. Likewise.

[@midwestwildwest9477]

Same here. And I’m an old school metal guy :)

[@tanner1681]

I love hearing Ben re-release stuff from like 10 years ago.. From the "Life's a dog-gone shame," version of this to this? It's amazing seeing the progression of him as an artist, man.. Same with the sick pup version of "from the day you were born," to the magnolia sessions version of "from the day you were born." They're all awesome versions of awesome tracks, but it's cool to see how refined and perfected it is now after him playing it probably a million times..

[@christyioran2969]

This last year, I lost my dog, the sweetest dog I've ever met in my life, then I lost my older brother to alcoholism and have been deeply struggling with my own tenuous grasp on sobriety. Having music like Benjamin Tod's that speaks about addiction and struggle in such an open and honest way has been incredibly comforting

[@Tdunksmane]

Sitting here in Florida, Thinking of a girl I love who is in Wyoming now. 2000 miles away from me.. this song evokes some feelings I thought I was done with. Maybe one day I’ll see her, but for now memories are good too.

[@MrStiltskinz]

Ben is giving me hope I can be a better man one day

[@daniellane4034]

Glad to get the live collab of this with Western AF and Benjamin Tod. This song has a sweetly soul crushing truth to it. Eveytime I roll through Wyoming in my semi my playlist just seems to know and this tune eerily comes on. In the end, we all go on alone.

[@danielgrant8289]

I've listened to this song several times a day over the last week. Wish you could find this kind music on mainstream radio!

[@vodenapuska4796]

Then it wouldn't shine like it does now. Mainstream kills the beauty of a music.

[@joeokonski3679]

I love you and your music with all my heart

[@terryarm8978]

Dude has so many good songs, but this one i think may be his best!! Loved it since the beginning and finally a live version of it to top it off!!

[@gp4872]

Ben I'm Proud of U love u brother no matter what sides we on or not🤠

[@josephrangel91]

This man is just something different all together ❤️

[@loganmorton9304]

I’m from New Zealand but I worked as a hunting guide near Cody Wyoming up by the Shoshone pass for 2 years nearly 17 yrs ago. That country will always have a special place in my heart.

[@jackisgallant]

The recording is impeccable.

[@DarcyLane]

Why are these songs so haunting? It’s like Ben’s songs follow me around for a couple days after I hear them. Especially “paper & ink”. 😭 ❤️ Keep it up friend

[@isaiahbasaldua924]

Reminds me of an old cowboy song and it also makes me think of my home in the Rio Grand valley down in south Texas. It's bitter sweet to live in the west and too live in places with so much pain and sorrow Truly a beautiful song sung by a 21st century cowboy poet.

[@zacharynash2246]

I lost my Dad when I was 20 years old. This song perfectly encapsulates my emotional well being at that time. My old man was my best friend and I felt incredibly alone when he passed. Had horrible thoughts running through my head. But everytime I thought of him I couldn’t enact on them…. Listening to this song now (I’ve listened to it dozens of times) always makes me cry as it feels like I’ve been heard. Thank you Benjamin Tod.

[@KaukTim]

Ok, another masterpiece...thank you to Benjamin Tod for keeping it so real and Western AF for continuing to share amazing artists and songs like this. Kudos!

[@santsi7306]

Right? So glad this song was chosen!