Chris Knight "Down The River" Live Cincinnati, Ohio

[@TheCawalstrom]

Chris Knight is one of the few artists that I hate when the song ends.

[@TheUSMC17]

I literally hate when this song ends... every single time.

[@josherjams]

Probably the best story written in country music in my opinion to be honest.

[@gralbr]

A boy named Sue

[@Prairiewolf45]

I agree

[@intothesilence4927]

I don't care how long it's been.. me and my brother used to listen to this song, drimkin at my dinner table together.. He's gone now. I'm gone, too.

[@StannisTheMannis305]

Me too my friend. There’s no replacing a brother.

[@Steven-c3n3m]

Nashville is deaf to a man like Chris .They know they won't be able to mold and sanitize him to how they want him to sound. The truth is he is too good and real a Country Musician for them. I want better for Chris as he deserves Nashville's respect and more. For those of us familiar with his Music Chris Knight is pure Country Gold ! Thank you for sharing your Music Chris !

[@stevemattingly1228]

If I had the money to start my own record company, this is the first guy I'd sign. Wake up Nashville...this is real country music!!!!!

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching. Chris Knight is a great songwriter and, at shows, gives his fans exactly what they came for. I chased him around with a camera until it seemed everyone else was recording with their smartphone.

[@JohnSparkmanandBlackTopHerd]

then you would have to find a way to sell records or lose money, I love the song, but ain't nobody gettin' rich off of it... when is the last time you bought a cd?

[@frankbroker726]

I would promote the shit out of him.....what a unsung hero

[@robertsmith6739]

He wouldn't sign that's how real red dirt music works. It's is supported by its fans.

[@garyf4912]

This IS country! I could listen him all day long. 99% of Nashville isn't qualified to carry his guitar case.

[@sefMashall2181]

Yes sahahhh

[@space-qt8ph]

lol this dude writes for all of Nashville…

[@steelyankee]

Chris is my age and I reckon we've been at it about as long as each other. I couldn't do the road anymore. Two nights in a row is my limit these days around home without two off. My hats off to him. The road's a tougher life than people think. And I was just an opening act for headliners as a Skynyrd tribute band playing with my nephews 10yrs younger than me as singer/lead guitar. It's a young mans living. That voice to me is "truth". I can tell he's lived some of his songs. Plain and simple. 👍🎸

[@freetickeys]

@@steelyankee I'll be 70 next year and these videos will be 15. I no longer make videos. 3 concerts in 3 days is tough on me and I just go as a fan. Don't give up just yet, tho. I've seen a lot of 80+ year olds doing great shows including Buddy Guy, Roger McGuinn and Richard Thompson.

[@steelyankee]

​@@freetickeysI don't know what I'd do without playing. My nephews still jam with me and that's probably another reason I'm still at it. I also do a solo act acoustic. More outlaw country with that. Thanks brother for the encouraging words. 👍🎸

[@Bwiser63]

The slide guitar is very haunting and excellent.

[@freetickeys]

That's Mike McAdams. Amongst others, he's been the guitar player for Steve Earle, Jack Ingram, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Leroy Parnell.

[@markmanning6773]

Hard to believe there isn't a bigger crowd. I love to listen and play his songs!

[@hancockfamilyfarms9493]

I agree 100% Chris is amazing! I had the pleasure of seeing him open for Robert Earl Keene in Baltimore back in 2006. Best concert I have ever seen.

[@ifryyotoasta9872]

He’s drunk in this video. It’s not a planned thing either

[@mikeventre3438]

@@ifryyotoasta9872 it was 95° at 745 pm...I don't recall if Chris was drunk, but dammit I was...Awesome Show

[@ifryyotoasta9872]

@@mikeventre3438 okay. Thanks

[@donaldmoffatt3434]

This is one of the best LIVE versions of any song ever. “Five years later, I still ain’t told a soul” Then 10 Then 15 Then 20

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching one of America's greatest singer songwriters perform one of the baddest ass songs ever heard to man.

[@cornbread2418]

Seen him at TMR 10+ years ago...Much love from Texas, one of the best country singers out there

[@hartsickdisciple]

Chris is drunk as hell...lmao. That just makes this song better.

[@edyflak]

lol so am I!!

[@ifryyotoasta9872]

hartsickdisciple ikr

[@dontleaveunattended1201]

Saw him in Knoxville. Drug his guitar on stage. Soo drunk. Opened for Scott Miller. Best. Show. Ever. We had to sing his songs.

[@jplav2952]

He's cool

[@MrDoublea911]

This song is one of my favorites. Chris is an amazing song writer, musician and poet. His songs capture the mood and emotions almost perfectly. Kudos Chris Knight. Am a fan and will remain

[@welshwitch78]

Love this song. Love the mandolin here too.

[@freetickeys]

The mandolin player is Chris' long time sideman, Chris Clark.

[@1bls]

I hate that he is playing to such a small crowd, he deserves better. Hey Chris, you got a good fan right here buddy. Keep writing shit we can relate to.

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching. Chris writes great character studies. If he did half the shit he writes about in his songs he'd be doing life in Eddyville or he'd already have died in "Old Sparky".

[@KatinaKelley-c6j]

So Talented ❤Katina Fort Walton Beach Florida

[@freetickeys]

Welcome to KZbin!

[@freetickeys]

Sometimes, I can be an abrasive mf'er. Surely, the dislike is associated with me rather than the video. Thanks for watching and the support, though.

[@joshjones6536]

I have that same t shirt that Chris is wearing. It’s a 95.3 The Range shirt from north Dallas Texas from way back when it was a great radio station. Nowadays The Range is a joke, playing pop country garbage. Still I’m glad it was a great station to listen to 20 years ago. I discovered some true and great country music talent from listening to it.

[@freetickeys]

Our local great station was WNKU. Northern Kentucky University sold the station and it now plays gospel music and not the kind of gospel I listen to. So, I know you're pain. I had to beg stations to play his music. Now their websites use this video to promote his local shows. Go figure!

[@joshjones6536]

@@freetickeys the Range 95.3 back in the day was so different and so much better. They played all the old country from before the outlaw country came along, outlaw country and a lot of up and coming artists at the time the most main stream/pop country fans didn’t know about. Artists like Chris Knight, Robert Earl Keen Jr., Ray Wylie Hubbard, Leftover Salmon, Billy Joe Shaver, Todd Snider, Hank Williams III, Jack Ingram, Junior Brown, I could go on and on. I used to have all my favorite heavy metal bands stickers on my trucks’ back window with a Range sticker right in the middle of it. Yeah, I know what you mean, it’s hard having something like a great radio station go to 💩💔😢

[@haroldpruitt8207]

Beautiful

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanphelan4886]

I became familiar with Chris Knight in 2001. Fantastic voice. Great songwriting. Love him!!

[@freetickeys]

I hope you enjoyed the video. I drug cameras and friends to his shows for over a decade. 2001 was the year "A Pretty Good Guy" came out. It included "Down The River ", "Becky's Bible ", "North Dakota ", "Send A Boat" and "If I Were You ". Not bad for a vastly unappreciated artist.

[@susanphelan4886]

@@freetickeys I have nearly all of his cds 😊✌️

[@freetickeys]

@@susanphelan4886 Okay, young lady! If you're such a big fan you might want to visit archive dot org and search for Chris Knight. You'll find a bunch of cool old live shows there thanks to his incredible fans, people like you and me, and due to Chris's generosity in allowing his fans to share his music. Enjoy!

[@susanphelan4886]

@@freetickeys thanks. I will check out that site.. And I shall Enjoy 😃♥️🎸🎶

[@sillyzhong1]

He's my favorite country/folk songwriter and performer.

[@aerose1964]

Man, I saw him in McKinney, Texas at the Cotton Mill... he's effin' amazing.

[@tommyjensen8410]

bring back a lot of feelings I lost longtime ago

[@freetickeys]

Tommy Jensen Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I am a huge CK fan. We have a new guy here in Kentucky, tho. Check out Tyler Childers. Since you feel this one check out his "Banded Clovis"

[@derrickhealy4032]

every one keep promoting the music of songwriters like this not top 40. It'll be heard!!!!!!

[@freetickeys]

I'm doing the best I can!

[@klockhart1497]

This man is the real deal. Amazing.

[@timpeters3895]

Chris you rock buddy

[@joshlovesays]

Chris Knight is what KY sounds like

[@redneckoutlaw2134]

Who the hell gives a thumbs down to this wow!!!! Your music is great brother keep it coming damn good music would live to see ya play some day coming from lindsey Oklahoma oilfield patch.

[@5stringpickin]

Good video. I'm glad to see others know what real music is.

[@freetickeys]

Your name reminded me of these words from another Kentucky legend. "Now before you say you're angry you remember what I did Went to church with you last Sunday took your mama and the kids Sat right up and heard the preachin' even wore my Christmas tie I'm not much on organ music 5-string banjo's more my style." Tom.T. Hall Thanks for stopping by.

[@cobraristein]

This is good. Wow. Best songwriter/story teller out today.

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching. Last time I seen him, he said he hadn't been writing enough to put out a new CD. However, I found one he penned called "Send It On Down" covered by my favorite female singer, Lee Ann Womack. If you haven't heard it yet, do yourself a favor and check out her version here on KZbin.

[@marcusharper1022]

I love the cheers from the crowd when Chris Knight did the intro 👊🏽🇺🇸❤

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for finding and watching this Chris Knight fan produced video. I was prolly one of the loudest people at the show. Quite a few folks attending were encouraged to do so by me. I videoed and posted a passel of his shows because I knew his music was far too underappreciated. I still don't think I wasted any of my time.

[@marcusharper1022]

Not a problem at all. I love his music. Thanks for taking the time to see that his songs and talent is appreciated. This songs is deep and no joke 💪🏾

[@freetickeys]

Yeah, I'm really glad to have gotten the opportunity to make these videos and can only hope to do more and better.

[@mattnichols2087]

Your awesome brother I would go down the river with ya!! Songs so real.

[@garyf4912]

My God this is amazing!!!!

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked it.

[@fragglefulton918]

man chris hit the bulls eye with this one should have made the charts. thank you buddy

[@freetickeys]

I'm glad you found and enjoyed the video. We sure had fun making 'em. In my not so humble opinion, I believe Chris's early writing is as good as any American artist.....ever!

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@freetickeys His first album is easily one of the best albums of the 90s regardless of genre. The 90s were filled with great music especially in this style of music.

[@TheHacknifier0770]

One of my favorite songs ever, but I really love it that he is DESTROYED-drunk on stage!!! ROCK!

[@TheWeaponsdude]

Just absolutely love this song....that is all.

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching. He recently changed drummers, but Mike and Drake has been on the road with him for quite a while....at least 5 years.

[@georgeredhawk1996]

I like this version of this song. His voice has that Keith Richards/Steve Earle/ Lucinda Williams blown out quality. My sister died from liver failure in May'19, my daughter/niece died of septic shock from dirty needles in 9/18. The last verse really rips me up.

[@mattnichols2087]

I'm so sorry George some of us have demons that life throws on us we can't shake. Much love ♥

[@wild_idaho4666]

Daughter/niece? Sorry for your loss. Hope this is a typo though.

[@ClinttheGreat]

@@wild_idaho4666he probably took over raising his sister’s daughter, thus his niece became somewhat of a daughter.

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for the compliment. I hope you can make the show. I've never been to a Chris Knight show where he did not make himself available to meet fans after the show. He signs stuff, takes pictures with fans, answers their questions and hangs around till everyone gets theirs. So, my advice is to bring your cd inserts down to get em signed after the show and maybe buy a "beer hugger" and a hat while your there and perhaps his new cd "Little Victories". He'd appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@darrylpursley9839]

freetickeys I saw him in Chattanooga 2 months ago, talked to him after the show, got a pic made with him, and of course bought merchandise, ,shirt,,cd,, to support my favorite artist, Chris is awesome

[@salonerentals]

Call me I’ll hire you 3619606201

[@freetickeys]

@@salonerentals If you're wanting to hire Chris Knight, you can contact him through his website, Chris Knight.net. Thanks for watching and for your interest in Chris and his music. I am just a long time fan who long ago figured his music was worth sharing.

[@maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110]

@@freetickeys friends of mine even managed to sneak him across the border into Canada for an intimate solo at one of our music bars in one of our little towns in eastern Ontario. We got to talk to him in back. Nice cat. Painfully quiet and humble. Was a dream come true. Was like our own private show. Best thing we ever did. Learned of him because of Canadian songwriter, Fred Eaglesmith. We we’re huge fans of his too. He has a cult following. Or used too.

[@freetickeys]

@@maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110I love your story. I have a poster of Fred Eaglesmith above my computer alongside Chris and others. 30 Years Of Farming and I Shot Your Dog are classics!

[@andyhyatt8104]

Great song!

[@charlenethomas6198]

I can only imagine what that would really be like but I love it

[@BanderaDan]

Love this sound!

[@jayvarner1305]

thank you

[@freetickeys]

You're very much welcome!

[@grahamcarver4527]

I love this

[@jonathanbrooks8418]

Great song. Love this

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching. He's out on tour again finally. I'm gonna go see him next Friday in Walton, Ky.

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching and the support for Chris Knight's music. I'm not Chris or associated with him in any way. I produce and edit a local patv music and events show from which these videos came. Chris has been gracious enough to allow me to tape him 6 times. The first 5 times were with a bottle of 7yo Jim Beam in one hand and a small consumer camcorder in the other. These videos are far and away better quality than any of my other attempts. The solo show from Gerstle's has some classics, though.

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching. I can only hope someday I will be able to record him with proper equipment.

[@brushhog2220]

Awesome song when they play it on the radio crank up in the truck roll winders down n drive slow

[@brandondaniels3604]

A poet

[@freetickeys]

A damn fine one at that.

[@1972mrkleen]

Probably the best revenge song ever. Got turned on to Chris about 2000. Didn't see it listed but check out "the band is playin too slow.

[@gamjammer]

1972mrkleen Love that song man..

[@marcushuff4407]

The murder ballad has never been done better.

[@freetickeys]

They been doing murder ballads ever since prehistoric man hit a rock with a stick. "Banks Of The Ohio", "Knoxville Girl" and "Hey Joe" and this are some of my favorites.

[@TN1000W]

Great song.. been digging this guy... As far as murder ballads go. You got to hear ween- Buenos tardes amigos

[@Prairiewolf45]

Ain't murder... it's country justice ⚖️

[@FlatMarble]

Another great singer/song writer from Kentucky. This is my favorite one. But, I like "Becky's Bible" and "Oil Patch Town" to. Gene Bellamy

[@randybridges7365]

Unbelievable awesome

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching...!!!

[@kodiakattack1]

Awsome!

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching.

[@PNWSV]

Love you brother

[@DrillersClub]

Awesome Song, Love It!

[@sadiejones7991]

Don't mess with Wilson ❤❤❤

[@davidt4688]

frkn awesome...!!!

[@hollandmichael59]

Damn fine.

[@clintcooper3408]

Ol Chris was hammerd drunk...

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I've never ate at Boi Na Braza, but Tiffany and Chris Knight are both classics in their field, pure high class stuff....the both of them.

[@IamUncledeuce]

I wonder how long remnants of the "Good Humor Band" has been playing with Chris... Sounds good and it's nice seeing McAdam and Leonard up there with you.

[@jamesarthurs7471]

BAD to the BONE !!!

[@freetickeys]

I don't think he was DESTROYED-drunk and I was there. I talked to him before and after the show. I've seen him 7 times in total. He obviously likes his Bud Light, but I've never seen him DESTROYED-drunk on stage!!! Why would you really "love" for anyone to be "DESTROYED-drunk"?

[@justinmyslive4108]

I'd drink a Bud Light with Chris Knight any time

[@bbbhauntedbasement]

Love it

[@freetickeys]

Brent bromberg Thanks for stopping by for a look see. Glad you liked it.

[@justinrogers9480]

The solo on the electric was sweet. Let us know if they come back around? Please n thank you.

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching. For tour information please visit www.chrisknight.net.

[@freetickeys]

Chris will be playing the Southgate House Revival on December 21st. Tickets are just $20.

[@SniqrsFFA]

I want to know how to play this solo so bad

[@tjcash123]

Such a great song, I've listened to this so many times and it never gets old. I've always been curious if he really killed Wilson, do you know?

[@the1streich339]

yea he dropped him in his tracks..

[@mattnichols2087]

I hope so

[@breakfastwithtrees9524]

Jesus Loves You

[@frankbroker726]

Feels like i was there and pushed Wilson overboard..

[@freetickeys]

These videos are 12 years old now. Thanks for stopping by.

[@noahferguson3540]

3:14 Right in front of Tiffany & Co.! LOL awesome!

[@freetickeys]

Matthew Smithers Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed the show and will stop back by to check out a few more videos.

[@TheWeaponsdude]

but before we made the landing, I thought I heard a shot...

[@jplav2952]

Thank man run a 18 wheelers lissen every night

[@freetickeys]

I'm glad you listen. Thanks

[@markmanning6773]

Hammered!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@freetickeys]

Mark Manning Thanks for watching. I always appreciate comments.

[@thehinge]

Yes, you gotta be an a-hole to dislike this little bit of genius....that's for sure.

[@TheWeaponsdude]

but I knew better, Wilson bragged around town....

[@moparre]

Dang i was hoping he got the cousin to

[@freetickeys]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickpriest1961]

Michael McAdams a duke.

[@thespiritof76..]

Chris Knight is a Damn Genius. Could use a drummer…..

[@freetickeys]

He's gone through quite a few drummers. He had an all new band last tour except for Chris Clark. He's on tour now.

[@timhuff5624]

@@freetickeys What's your thoughts on the new band?

[@lewaddy3563]

Anyone know the chords he's using?

[@bigcoop7148]

Lew Addy D Bm A G

[@douglaswilke8582]

There is a faint resemblance to Jakob Dylan in the beginning.

[@Prairiewolf45]

Ahhhh just a good ol' boy in his jon boat with a .22 magnum...and an anvil, and 8 feet of chain... nothing to see here...

[@maximumredline97]

hes drunker'n hell lol!!!!! ;)

[@miketbarnes76]

Love this shit but I find the mandolin extremely distracting in this version

[@freetickeys]

I grew up on Bill Monroe. I love the mandolin. However, I know it's not everybody's "thing". Thanks for watching, tho.

[@mattw8117]

He probably had a rough night after drinking that hard

[@ensinitas]

well, he DID kill yer brother so we'll call it even. y'all have a good evening.

[@captprice1b-06]

I once heard that in an interview he was asked are any parts of this song were true, he thought for a moment and said "Parts." Did a google search one night on his home town,family,death reports,police reports. Didnt find much and on google maps i looked at a close river, dried up, not much of a "river" Slaughters, Kentucky is where he's from and where i did my diging, if y'all find more please let me know. Thats all from me, y'all take it easy

[@freetickeys]

I think the only parts which are true is the parts about being on a boat, drinking and fishing. This song, like a lot of his music, is a character study. Nothing more. His earlier writings are chockful of killings. Hell, in "Long Black Highway", he gets killed and comes back to haunt his killer. Do you want to waste some more of your precious time and investigate that one, too?

[@freetickeys]

Is their names Wilson or are you surrounded by a bunch of no good fucks that may need a cartridge pumped in their asses?

[@jplav2952]

Ass kicer

[@freetickeys]

Going to see him June 22nd at the Southgate House. Thanks for watching.

[@timmylee41]

He seems a bit pissed up

[@lancecarter1643]

This song mumble mumble mumble. The time mumble mumble mumble

[@hv01519]

Must be a yankee, I hear him clear as day

[@MrBurleyfish]

Sounds sloshed

[@bobnewfart]

Great freaking song writer man.

[@John-wr6yo]

He needs to sharpen his vocal pitch just a tad.

[@BanderaDan]

Love this sound!

[@freetickeys]

Then crank it up!

[@BanderaDan]

Still cranking it up! One of the best instrumentals in my favorite playbook. Wow!