Benjamin Dakota Rogers, "Rosie" // GemsOnVHS™

Every year we run a special event, the "Gems in the Rough contest". We're running it right now, in fact ( • #GemsInTheRough2023 Co... ). Songwriters from all over the world send us submissions, recordings of them playing an original tune, for the chance to be on the channel, and a host of other prizes. Back in 2022, this fellow i'd never heard of, Benjamin Dakota Rogers, sent us a song called Rosie ( • Benjamin Dakota Rogers... ). I was moved, by the raw emotion, the vocal rasp and range, the rhythm and talent. Benjamin made it into the top 10. Turns out he was already making waves on TikTok, where his songs have received millions of spins. That, and being the good Canadian he is, he already knew Crispin, manager extraordinaire, and Jeremie Albino. Of course, folk music is a small world.
So he didn't win the contest, but we loved him so much we invited Benjamin to Tennessee anyway, and gave him a tour of a some of its best nature, close to my house in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. This is sacred land for me, places i've trekked to for over a decade and come to know like the back of my hand. Fall Creek Falls, the longest vertical drop of a waterfall in the South. The fire tower, overlooking the land for miles. Up there I find peace, so I shared some of it with Ben, who I came to learn appreciated nature himself. Unable to pick a song to play, I requested the one that got me hooked in the first place, Rosie, and he obliged. You can also see the last recording we made with Benjamin ( • Benjamin Dakota Rogers... ).
Listen to his brand new album here (orcd.co/bdrpainthorse)
Tour dates here with Liam St. John and Josh Quimby
Wed, Mar 29, 2023 Missoula, MT
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Fri, Mar 31, 2023 Spokane, WA
Sat, Apr 1, 2023
Sun, Apr 2, 2023 Vancouver, BC
Mon, Apr 3, 2023 Seattle, WA
Tue, Apr 4, 2023
Wed, Apr 5, 2023
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 Portland, OR
Fri, Apr 7, 2023 San Francisco, CA
Sat, Apr 8, 2023
Sun, Apr 9, 2023 Los Angeles, CA
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[@garredos]

If you’ve ever been in love with someone that needs to be saved, and all they do is fight the fact that they need to get out. This is the song

[@GemsOnVHS]

great way to put it.. indeed.

[@chrismanero1783]

Holy good god that cut deep 😢

[@GemsOnVHS]

A good folk song should do just that.

[@ramblerkane]

when beautiful meets haunting… this man (and channel) gets it. simply stunning. thank y’all.

[@karissad7382]

Divine Channel(?If that's what you met I agree too :) ) ~~~~~>💓°•○☆💕

[@countjulu]

I just keep coming back to this song. I've never been in a situation like this, but it struck my very core.

[@themoonrisecartel2608]

Man, this guy is so good. This video deserves 100x the amount of plays. I hope it gets it.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Mighty powerful song in such a tranquil, amazing space. Thanks, y'all🙏

[@michaellewis8488]

Love seeing this guy get the proper recognition he deserves. His songs just hit different in the best of ways.

[@GemsOnVHS]

very trueeee

[@d.brooks3858]

So good..every time brings tears to my eyes. Sometimes steaming down my cheeks. Thanks man

[@johnbdeal324]

Been a fan of Benjamin since the first track I ran across. This man is the real thing. All of his work is fantastic, and you haven't looked him up, you really should. His new album "Paint horse" is unbelievably good. Rosie hits home for me and I'm so happy that I another version to enjoy.

[@belledc6077]

Just outstanding!!! Emotion, passion, composition, scenery, energy, playing, love the songwriting!!! Well done!!!

[@WanderIust_]

I can't get enough from him. Amazing cinematography as usual!

[@a24superfan23]

Man i havent let out tears like this in some time.

[@karissad7382]

Clear vessel for powerful flow~Thank you for sharing your energy&clearing~~~~~>💓°•○☆💕

[@sevenmileridgeband]

Heavy duty. Pure emotion here. Thanks for posting.

[@michaelsongs]

GemsonVHS, so glad you keep sharing what these wonderful songwriters do. This channel is chock full of brilliant performances! ❤️

[@GemsOnVHS]

cheers

[@slash667]

goddamn this is heartbreaking. Who ever said Americans dont have culture, some of the absolute best music I've ever heard is American, and this is one of the best examples that prove it.

[@slash667]

i just tried playing this myself, and I just break into tears at the second verse. cant finish it, no idea how Ben gets through it

[@lorimarvin3749]

He’s Canadian

[@Jesusisnothere]

been listening to this on repeat plenty of times now

[@scottwilliams1518]

I mumbled shit under my breath so many times... goosebumps i tell ya. Couldn't take my eyes off it or my ear away from it. Outstanding.

[@bloodasink]

Dang man. Didn’t think I was gonna cry today

[@DJMikeOnAMic]

Yes! Just Yes!

[@cedarriver]

Lovely performance and recording, he really has something special, you just wanna listen to him! Chords and lyrics below folks! Standard tuning, Capo on 1 This is taken from the GemsOnVHS version Verses F Am / C F / C Am / C F Interlude F Am C F Chorus Am G C / C F / Am G C / C F Bridge F Am G F x8 Outro F Am / C F [Verse 1] Out in the western fields behind nowhere There’s a girl with a flower for a name And when the night time comes creeping the darkness will have her And she’ll take all of the blame She could take the train out of town in the morning But I bet she’d be back by the spring [Interlude] [Chorus] Rosie, Rosie, Rosie It’s going to be alright Rosie, Rosie, Rosie Won’t you come inside [Verse 2] And I met her on a Sunday in the churchyard parking lot She’s making noise at all the people inside She says where was your God when my father was gone And my momma couldn’t look me in the eyes She says who do you turn to when the war is coming There’s no one left but you to fight [Interlude] [Chorus] Rosie, Rosie, Rosie It’s going to be alright Rosie, Rosie, Rosie Won’t you come inside [Verse 3] And I drive 100 miles just to find her Curled up in a puddle of blood Because someone got angry and they busted her body And left her to die in the mud She couldn’t see me, she was shaking and crying As I carried her back to my truck [Interlude] [Chorus] Rosie, Rosie, Rosie It’s going to be alright Rosie, Rosie, Rosie Won’t you come inside [Bridge] This is no way to live No way to die No way to live No way to die No way to live No way to die No way to live No way to die [Outro] So out in the western fields behind nowhere There’s a girl with a flower for a name

[@vnote644]

Amazing!!! I love it!!! yes he's great!!!!

[@sweetharmonysessions]

Love this location and all of his music - especially your recording of "John Came Home." This is another beautiful song! I'm excited to listen to the new album. Thank you for this.

[@GemsOnVHS]

Thanks for listening.. definitely one of my favorite locations, very special to me.

[@nicklutes420]

Can you share the location??

[@BigBassMitch]

Picture of my pet and all that viral stuff. NICE THANK YOU!!

[@to13726]

This is an excellent song. Had to immediately replay it. I'm beaming with Canadian pride, happy to call this guy our own. Thanks to you guys for bringing us this content!

[@AxeMoose]

Great performance and what a location

[@lateralus057]

My daughter's middle name is Rose and I always call her Rosey. This has me crying over hypotheticals... Aghhh. Good stuff though.

[@stevoflohu1]

Soooo goood!! ❤

[@tylerjohnston6495]

Very powerful! Thank you

[@blondebeard6335]

Beautiful.

[@VoxGothica]

Wasn't sure about this one at first, then it suddenly hit me all at once like a freight train. This is heavy stuff.

[@nicoleforziati4684]

Beautiful song. Love the filming & location too. Yall are Gems

[@brendanoloughlin4177]

On ye go, Rosie ❤

[@musicalhealer2143]

Glad it’s finally released! I loved it when he did it at the songwriter night!

[@IzMmay]

I like it. Beautifully sad.

[@StoicDescention]

🥺 Gosh dang man.. 😢

[@pipelinecowboy]

Pure goose bumps! Felt that one 🤌🏼💪🏽

[@GemsOnVHS]

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[@SyedLabib]

Beautiful voice!

[@Hanna.W]

This hits home and you are beautiful ✌️

[@alexgray8804]

hes got a great voice

[@TheMJCMike]

Im sharing this with my Rosie.

[@d.brooks3858]

Damn! Very good

[@grouseman1994]

There’s some deep depth to this song it sounds like heart strings and strife

[@paintballbiggie]

Gut-wrenching, beautiful pain.

[@ua1026]

Wow...

[@tritnaha1345]

When mom says you've got William Fitzsimmons at home

[@biendaos9723]

🎧🎙️🎶🎼🎵🎙️🎧

[@McAwesomeDelux]

JFC if you ever wondered what being stabbed in the guts feels like, just listen to this song. Wow.

[@GemsOnVHS]

No way to live, no way to die. I feel it.

[@chazwesterman6682]

Just saying he is in TN

[@GemsOnVHS]

WHATS UP CHAZ! when we playin banjo?

[@geobum]

can someone explain? im getting a tecumseh valley vibe…

[@nicklutes420]

Where’s this tower? I’m assuming old fire watch tower?

[@GemsOnVHS]

its in the park, and yeah old fire tower.

[@Tarfyen2]

This is music in case some of you forgot.