Chris Smither: Train home at Tønder festival

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@georgeparr488 5 жыл бұрын

Of the many times I've heard/saw Chris Smither perform, one night stands out from the others. It was in the late 70's and a thunder storm passed through late one summer afternoon and knocked out the power in the part of town where he was to perform that night. He was booked at a small venue which mostly sold acoustic instruments and vinyl folk music and blues albums. For the ten of us who showed up that night, we were treated to a great performance by a master singer, songwriter and of course blues guitarist. Because the power was out, there was no amp, no mic nor light. He played the entire performance beneath a Coleman lantern. What a memorable performance! I can't wait to see him again.

@Bootrick33 Жыл бұрын

Now THAT'S a magic night

@1silvervespa 5 жыл бұрын

I think the rain and thunder added a very real element to the song .... Priceless .

@lanecohen-countryfolkandbl3803 Жыл бұрын

I love this song! This is one of my favorite Chris Smither songs!! I like folk music!

@juliebotha1003 3 ай бұрын

The rain really provided a dramatic backdrop for his song. It's quite magical to hear him play through this.

@Kyrafire Ай бұрын

when I see a songwriter like him play, I feel I am watching an expression of the most advanced organic technology. mastery in craft and storytelling. thanks for sharing.

@johntrik 10 жыл бұрын

This is what guitar playing and songwriting is all about . . . soooooo pure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chris Smither yeaaaaaaa............!!!!

@flashcat945 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! LOVE the rain!! I just discovered Chris, he reminds me a bit of Bob Dylan. Great performer!

@rstritmatter 6 жыл бұрын

What a terrific video in the rain in Holland. Chris, totally undistracted by the downpour, doing what he does so well.

@peha524 5 жыл бұрын

Tønder is in Denmark

@life-xe2fi 10 жыл бұрын

great song by a very kind person,thank you!

@accostickbloo 11 жыл бұрын

Thunder as the percussion section...awesome!

@ashandrewsaustralia2986 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for an exquisite train/rain to take us home

@lxnch 10 жыл бұрын

Take a look inside, I got nothin' left to hide, take me as I am, not what I wanna be. The why we'll never know, we passed that long ago. Is and was is all we're ever gonna be. He's almost shade, down by the river, feels a breath that makes him shiver, takes a breath and makes a dive alone. But the dead don't get no vacation, down in that subway station, the only break they take is to the bone. They waitin' on a train to take 'em home. I don't think I see much of anything for me in visions of the past or the ever-after. Now is what can be, all the rest is wait and see, those prophets never hear that cosmic laughter. And gypsies in their wagons rollin' never hear those death bells tollin', never take no notice of the tone. But I do, and my pulse beats quicker, scornful laughs and knowing snickers, stop my heart and sink it like a stone. And I'm waitin' on a train to take me home. This ain't what it seems, it's not the stuff of dreams, nothing is as clear as this confusion. The somewhat welcome news is there is no way to lose, because what isn't real is genuine illusion. And it's all about that graveyard dancin', some sit still, some still prancin', some get caught between them in a zone where there's nothin' left to give 'em cover, they can't even see each other, they just step and stumble on their own. They waitin' on a train to take 'em home. They waitin' on a train, I'm waitin' on a train, we all waitin' on a train to take us home.