Guy Clark - Desperados Waiting For A Train

[@Obironnkenobi]

Only Guy Clark can sing a song and make you miss someone you haven't even met.

[@neildonovan6823]

Duuuude. That was it.

[@mubukugrappa9648]

You should compose poems, if you do not already.

[@Caperhere]

Well said, Ron.👍

[@tamarafields6649]

❤

[@timothyogden9761]

well said. rip guy!

[@SKIMAGAN]

Best description I ever heard of Guy Clark was that he wrote movies for the ears.

[@drewcherry2794]

I aspire to do that with my life.

[@drewcherry2794]

This is my favorite version. Guy didn't fill the air with fluff or instrumentals. Raw emotions for the man that helped raise him.

[@bartbaxter7630]

I always liked this song, but it was just a really good song till just now. You see I'm pushing 80 now, and it resonates a little different than it did before. I think he's saying goodbye to a man he loved the absolute best way he could say it. Thanks Guy. You and Jack RIP.

[@sans8888]

❤️

[@TimothyCowger]

You right brother. Death train. Hey back in 1960 s. We both worked for cactus drilling. He damn good. Ruffneck n driller. He is oil fields. And rides both horses and Harley's. All his songs are true. He like another Marty I guess. True west Texas cowboy rides free

[@garydunn2627]

One thing that makes life bearable is discovering musicians like Guy Clark or Townes Van Zandt

[@MarkMasters...]

God Bless them both...🙏😎...you have great taste Outlaw...may you have peace in your life.🙏🇺🇸

[@mojorising0071950]

they were both incredible musicians and storytellers, and you could hear the truth in them

[@barrytolley1196]

Faith without works is dead”

[@Billwillie57]

John Prine if you please.

[@logancraft4789]

check out nick drake bruh

[@willinnewhaven3285]

When I first heard this song, I identified with the singer/songwriter. Now I am just an old man like the one in the song. RiP Guy Clark. The rest of you: get off my lawn.

[@rlb3255]

That's funny but I know precisely how you feel as I too am old enough to... well I dunno'....cry in public when I hear, or sing along to Guys songs and not really give two shits what anyone else thinks. RIP Mr. Clark

[@johnross2763]

Cheer up Will, you probably ain't that old, and every old man (person) is unique!

[@Thelastkingoftwatland]

You said everything I wanted to say.

[@davidfagan6930]

@@Thelastkingoftwatland From beautiful St.Mary's Bay, in NL Canada--I just saw this---"get off my lawn" A terrific laugh to start my day ! Thanks for this.....I'd love for you to reply, because I'd put the note in my diary.........for my kids.

[@triceraclopswrecks4726]

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[@georgelong8691]

I MET GUY CLARK AT THE CAMPGROUND AT THE KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL IN THE 70'S - BEFORE HIS INEVITABLE FAME. SUCH A HUMBLE MAN. AN AMAZING SONGWRITER, AND PLAYED ALONG WITH OUR SONGS AT A CAMPFIRE.. HE PLAYED THIS SONG ALONG WITH OTHERS. SUCH AN HONOR TO HAVE MET HIM. GOD REST HIS WONDERFUL SOUL. A TRUE MAN OF MUSIC.

[@mojorising0071950]

such a beautiful memory, I was around all these older musicians from the time I was in my teens, cut my teeth on really profoundly moving music and lyrics. I feel I was given a real gift. I played guitar, piano and wrote songs, the only downside was that hearing them I always felt like so much less that I did not play in public but for a short time. Too afraid and stagefright

[@bamcleod-aster8060]

AWESOME STORY,,,!!!

[@JoeR-t1x]

That’s an AWESOME story!!!!!!

[@IamYogiB]

I've been to the green frog cafe 😅and I shook guy's hand. Bucket list complete 🤟😊

[@mattguest6326]

I’ve been listing to this song for a quarter century, and my eyes water or outright every time. It helped me through my father’s passing last year.

[@bobpoole2971]

Helped me with turning 70 last February.

[@JoSmotherman]

Exactly....this is like getting a personal letter in the mail. It's either for you, or it isn't. Me, I still have the letter.

[@thestraydawgs]

"Come on Jack, the son of bitch is coming". For ALL of us. I know we can't live forever, but I just wish some of us could live a little longer. Thanks Guy for all your good works. You will be inspiring people forever from where you are.

[@kerryg100]

Guy Clark we loved him here Gone but not forgotten Greetings from Dublin Ireland He was a unique songwriter . gone on the magnolia wind

[@deannacton]

Feeling so sad. When I was a young woman, I worked at a bar called the Cactus Cafe in Austin Texas. I remember when Guy would play and I did shots with his wife backstage. Such a sweet man and an amazing songwriter. RIP Guy.

[@michaelfriese431]

What a blessing to have been a part of that... I bet you cherish those memories.

[@d.markdetrixhe3367]

You are very lucky. The Cactus at that time held maybe 100 legally ha. I might have even been there. Any time I saw Guy,. changed my life a little. adios my friend

[@markalford1247]

+DeAnn Acton You are a very fortunate girl to have been able to experience this.

[@mdogg1604]

OMG what a memory....!! Please keep them alive and record them for posterity; more people will care someday than you will ever know; you're own "Book of Eli". Best wishes, Matt (aka mdogg)

[@doriemckay6935]

yeah she is,, my e father in law used to say, 'only the good die young" he was grieving back then. RIP if it's a possibiity, aging is no fun.

[@JannoKlufs]

This is just the ultimate version of this song... Its his song and I guess he made a lot of better versions that we will never hear, but this is one of this gold nuggets that we get to touch and feel, and I think we should'nt even think that anyone else can deliver it with the same feeling and intention as Guy does... because they just can't

[@indawoods0]

All others sure put their feel to it

[@patrikmoller3918]

Guy’s like an unshaved John Prine!

[@reeshearer]

Guy had a way of digging into his memories like some weather-beaten cowboy-style top hat and pulling out a lyrical memory, a magical rabbit of a moment - an intimacy we all could relate to. I loved this man's music more than any other. Thank you, Guy.

[@harpazotime2143]

I was a very young man the first time I heard this song , it haunted me , I always felt this is how you write a song , guy Clark and Jerry Jeff Walker thought me how to pen lyrics with heart soul , I've made a great living writing for people , I owe them both ! god bless rip guy

[@pamelaunderwood2925]

This song has a completely different meaning from when I was 30, now I'm 70. I knew not! Not in a bad way, it's more precious than ever! I am extremely enjoying this phase of my life! Laughing all the way at the irony of life!

[@johnclark6571]

Same. We're both 71 now. Cheers, Pamela.

[@MrSt0008]

Guy Clark was so good live. Helped me through many difficult times with his healing words & sound. RIP Guy

[@TulsaGirlForever]

Guy....the world needs you so badly. Townes too....the voices may have been silenced but this talent, it'll last as long as there are ears to listen.

[@joewelborn825]

Still the best this song has ever been sung 🙏❤️

[@morphinlounge101]

I was blown away by Heartworn&Highways so much delicate music. And a DVD produced with lots of passion, great booklet and, best, an hour of incredible bonus material. Guy Clark writes haunting songs.

[@dixieken]

A sad day indeed. At least he's with Susanna and Townes gain!!! RIP Guy. Thank you for the music and the stories!!!

[@sarcasticcrypto]

How have I missed this version? Thank you for sharing this. This performance is perfection! Guy's in his prime and giving his entire existence to the performance. Man, this is on par if not better than the studio version because this is a raw performance. Thought I heard every version of Desperados Waiting For A Train . . . RIP Guy Clark November 6, 1941 in Monahans, TX May 17, 2016 in Nashville, TN

[@deebee76]

This song is Guy's and only Guy can pull it off with such grace and passion.

[@TheYamahog12]

I love Guy Clark but IMO Jerry Jeff on Viva Terlingua does great justice to this song.

[@martynhawley1560]

Sometimes a voice and an acoustic guitar is everything

[@junglis074ever]

Grammy 2017 brought me here. wow he has such a nice voice. I'm going to learn to play his song on the guitar. R.I.P. GC

[@nilradem]

He wrote it, after all! Guy Clark deserved much more attention than he has received.

[@walliegirl2]

That is what we can say for all the great songs Marty Robbins. Marty was the greatest C & W talent ever, even more than Hank Sr.

[@wiscgaloot]

@@walliegirl2 That's just silly. Greater than Hank Sr? Said nobody ever.

[@marsharupe8112]

R.I.P., Guy Clark. Thanks for the great music.

[@rebeccaglenn4047]

So sad. A great songwriter who was blessed early with wisdom and maturity far beyond his years. This is my favorite of his songs (though there are so many great ones, it's hard to choose).

[@rayquigley1327]

One of the best songs ever written. It is not affectation, everyone else has been trying to sound like him.

[@michaelbentley8244]

If you have ever looked up to anyone in your life that your parents told you not to, then you can identify with this masterpiece. This old world could never have enough Guy Clarks!

[@markjones1918]

Well , you the man, summed it up perfectly

[@markjones1918]

So what we do now? We are nearing the end

[@JoeR-t1x]

I also LOVE and am THANKFUL for those Heartworn Highways vids..

[@ggforeigner]

RIP Mr Clark. This is one of my favorite songs. x

[@markthomason4395]

ggforeigner

[@ALLEYOOP77]

Another talented legend leaves us, a very sad day for those who appreciated his musical talent. RIP sir you made the world better while you were here, those of us who were raised by strong Grandfathers will continue to use this song as their emotional and spiritual benchmark.

[@hqco3rdmedbattalionfmfpac953]

One of my favorite songs ever .... can see what Guy is singing , RIP Guy Clark you Are truly missed

[@TheGeebutt]

One is lucky to have had an older friend or family member such as this song speaks. I have had a few. This song brings back many memories of my great grandfather, grandfathers, uncles etc. Sing it Guy !

[@StevenMcClintock]

Yep...your train is here buddy....have a great trip...you deserve it! RIP...I will miss you.

[@dancochrane617]

Beautiful brilliant lyrics. One of his best songs. L.A . Freeway and this one are my favorite songs from this genius songwriter.

[@gildog391]

I've battled cancer 2 times and still standin, dog near 60 years old with a grandson only 3.I hope i get to hang around long enough to get him to understand the importance of this song .saw Guy play at Rockefellers 3 times in the mid to late 90s.dont know what else to say

[@beecee1235]

I hear you Buddy.

[@williamoshea2243]

In all my life, OAP now, and I never heard of this Guy, this fella is the real deal..... Seriously what a poet! I've just given myself a most beautiful task for what remains...... I want to know more of this beautiful soul's truthful renditions to the rest of us. Truly impressed..... Texas... wow a treasure 👍

[@sarcasticcrypto]

My first introduction, around 2000, to Guy Clark left me feeling the same. His songs grabbed a hold of my soul and squeeze tighter with every passing year. This performance is perfection! Guy's in his prime and giving his entire existence to the performance. Man, this is on par if not better than the studio version because this is a raw performance. Thought I heard every version of Desperados Waiting For A Train . . . RIP Guy Clark November 6, 1941 in Monahans, TX May 17, 2016 in Nashville, TN

[@suildonn]

I woke up this morning with this song in my head...I realised it's been 20 yrs since I last heard it...pure genius...

[@partialtortilla9160]

Guy Clark is one of the heroes of this country

[@JackCerro]

Its whiskey for breakfast for me this morning. Safe travels Guy.

[@kerryg100]

I wish...drop of the Irish. .

[@markglass2737]

Jack Cerro l4th

[@horsehide3039]

As our guys say down here on the border, Andale!. It has a lot of meaning when said by a righeous man.

[@SparePartsII]

Great song. Freddy White, great memories. Never thought we would be old too.

[@phizekes7162]

One of my favorite Guy Clark songs, but great songwriters always leave behind a body of work that will be cherished forever. Thanks for your beautiful words Guy. RIP. Peace.

[@jaxareback311]

So grateful for KZbin in my lifetime.....endless artists at my fingertips.....Not to be taken for granted....!

[@jeffklayman2072]

Thank you for letting us see life through your eyes and feel life through your emotions.

[@darrylmull7530]

Reminds me of my uncle Leslie Sakewitz, lifelong resident of Buckholts, TX. Taught me how to play Moon and 42. Wherever he landed, I hope they have Pearl Beer and dominoes.

[@jaynorris42]

shedding tears today, you will be missed guy

[@judsonh1949]

This may be the very best live recording of GC doing what I think is his best song.

[@wesleygraham2741]

Amen

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

Incredible version. But Dublin Blues and My Favorite Picture Of You... and.....

[@MagnetReptiles]

Bourbon and Guy Clark make for one hell of a night. Shots in your memory, my man.

[@robynweatherall914]

My Heart is Torn n My Tears are Falling It's A Sad Sad Day !! Thank you Guy Clark For Your Wonderful, Wonderful Years of Music, You Inspired Me to Pick Up My Guitar Again and Play, Going to Miss You Old Friend, But Every Now and Then I'll Catch Your Sent on a Magnolia Wind. Now RIP.

[@thomasfrench7086]

I didn't get to TX fast enough. I don't recall the 70's much. Seems like all gloss: no merit. Nothing deep. That was my life then. I wasn't who I was meant to be. Maybe I will never be and that scares the hell out of me. This song captures the feeling more than any that I've ever heard.

[@petesacco3255]

I remember learning this song when the album first came out, it was one of those songs and you have to be quiet and listen to the words. I always found it rough to perform it with a bunch of drunken yelling college kids, so in my mind I just said f*** it I want to play it for me and Guy.... And I did for yrs

[@horsehide3039]

This song is strong. Such memories. Not many writers can do this and no one can fake that.

[@dariusdribbles.3981]

He always gets credit for his songwriting, but noone can SING like him. He has an instantly recognizable voice that hits the soul.

[@nothenryporter81]

Exactly! He has such a distinct vocal style and I'm absolutely in awe of his vocal rhythm and phrasing. Yes, his songs are fantastic in-and-of-themselves, but he is such a unique performer. Man, Guy just completely inhabits a song on stage and the meticulous work that he puts into every note and syllable is evident. There's a great scene in Heartworn Highways in which starts to play "Laverne and Captain Flint" during a casual jam, flubs the opening and has to start over. It's a rare a glimpse at the precision involved in his songs, which isn't necessarily obvious to the casual listener. Such an interesting contrast with someone like Townes. I love Townes - he was brilliant and a skilled craftsman in his own right - but he also had such an effortless presence and charisma that he could sit there drunk, sing off key and still mesmerize an audience.

[@berachtdorian6191]

I also find his guitar style to be the most efficient and elegant that I've ever heard.

[@MuizeekPhanahtic]

Nice to see the Guy Clark original composition being performed live. His voice is raw and crisp, with a folksy-like but distinctly country tone. This, from start to finish, is an admirable masterpiece that I would recommend to any aspiring singer-songwriter (of any genre) because it truly teaches the gift/strength of a story that unfolds in just the right rhythm. It is touching and sad, but memorable and brings a smile to the listener's face. His guitar playing is soft but potent to the story.

[@normancrew2739]

Not only did he sing the songs he wrote, brilliantly, he played the guitars he made.

[@strcrst86]

Great older video, minds me of so many shows in Austin back in he day when Guy and Townes would be playing just like this... yes... thanks Guy for all the good times

[@adamnicholson1273]

I'd say Guy Clark at his best right here

[@leahmae125]

Thank you for everything Guy. A legend.

[@chadalpha7983]

god picks the most beautiful flowers thanks for the songs

[@wandagarnercash5997]

His songs were brilliant and evocative, whether about desperadoes or tomatoes.

[@schradeya]

well to me he's one of the heroes of this country, so why's he all dressed up like them old men is one of the most gut wrenching lines in all of music

[@faalonikdovah982]

schradeya C'mon Jack, that son of a bitch is comin'. 😞

[@DoctorXander]

I'm reading Johnny Cash's autobiography and he said Guy Clark was one of the artists whose music he would want with him if he was stuck on a desert island.

[@drewcherry2794]

Oh boy thats a compliment

[@missbritt288]

Phenomenal song writing .... " He's one of the hero's of this country , then why is he dressed up like one of those old men" 😢😢😢😢

[@sleepingbagpiper]

Song reminds me of an old man I used to hang out with in my youth. I learned a lot from him. Fast forward to me in my early fifties. I am an Old School Man of the World. Courtesy of Uncle Sam. Never had kids of my own just like the old codger I hung out with. As well traveled and well read as I am, kids don't look up to Blue Collar "Heroes" like me any more. Owning a two hundred dollar pair of sunglasses or three hundred dollar sneakers is the norm. Our Ideals about hard work and dedication to family have become a thing of the past. Shame.

[@brianboisguilbert6985]

Dawg son, that was well put. Yer right though...damn shame.

[@rbibbe34]

William Lent My old man wears 300 dollar suits and I grew up listening to this stuff and was alawys raised on hard work and dedication. Not all are lost my friend.

[@rbibbe34]

***** Always will. Thank you, sir.

[@othodubois6255]

It's incredibly heartbreaking but true. In my life I've managed to make more money than I will ever need by far. It always amazes me when my kids had friends at my house. My kids want to play pool, go fishing in our pond, drive or walk around my ranch, or just sit and listen to my music playing while I tell stories of my childhood. Their friends on the other hand, want rides in one of my cars, want to go do expensive things, play videogames, etc. But they never ever just want to hang out, chat, and just appreciate where they are and who they're with. Kids today always feel like they just want to be at the next stage in life, the never stop to enjoy it one bit. I always tell them to, if I had to do it all over again I never would've started my company, never would've went to law school, never would've tried to make so much money. I would live in a small town in the mountains, own a ranch, and just sit back and enjoy life. I lost 15+ years of my life focusing on material goods, in those 15 years I missed my college experience, I missed going to dance halls and hunting with friends, and worst of all I missed my grandfathers last days because I had an investor meeting in Los Angeles. The kids today don't care one bit. They don't understand that family and friends are the only thing we truly have in this game we call life, and one day they'll be old and realize everything they did wrong. It's absolutely heartbreaking. - Dr. DuBois, J.D., PhD, DEng

[@FatCatJC]

Dedicated to family, but you don’t have kids? Must not have “worked” too hard there, eh?

[@jmfly8846]

So I'm and old grumpy guy....so why do I tear up when I listen to this song....

[@Xardox17]

A great song, great songwriter, and a master of the coffeehouse scene.

[@CDA129]

Is this not the best version EVER??? I love all of Guy's great songs. Maybe every version of every song is the best version to me...

[@jamessustaita6555]

Third Gen native Austinite here. I miss my old city…Liberty Lunch…the Armadillo…I wish the Californians would go home……

[@billykyle3874]

This song reminds me of my daddy and our relationship .. guy speaks right to my heart

[@mannfm11]

One of the best songs ever. It brings back the men born around 100 years ago in rural areas like my grandfather. The version that the masses got to hear by the highwaymen is a disservice to this classic. Jerry Jeff Walker and David Alan Coe did the song justice. I would have liked to hear Waylon do it on his own, without the Johnny Cash Nashville nonsense added. This is Texas.

[@michaelfriese431]

Thanks for the magic and inspiration... RIP Guy...

[@barntapes3414]

I would gratefully give 10 years of life to write a song this good. My favorite Guy Clark song.

[@JackEllisLive]

Pure poetry. As good as it gets.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

Tlhis is great, thanks for posting it, it is a little gem. I miss Guy, but he left us his tunes.

[@daviddunlop5117]

One of my favorite songs ever, I especially love Tom Rush's version.

[@indawoods0]

For me this is about my mom's best friends mother who I called Mammie. My last memory of her was the two of us sitting at the table drinking beer and talking. To this day that is the last day I so want back. This song means every thing to me

[@joehoffman3804]

What a song Guy. The best!

[@TravisDMann]

I don't cry over most people dying, but I cry for Jack every time I hear this damned old great piece of songwriting.

[@jameswhitney2450]

A couple beers in...the tears will come

[@antonprenneis3231]

R.I.P. Guy. Train's come in. See you on the other side, my friend.. :`(

[@d.c.bluesmob8526]

Guy Clark was an accomplished luthier and often played his own guitars.[2] He achieved success as a songwriter with Jerry Jeff Walker's recordings of "L.A. Freeway" and "Desperados Waiting for a Train". Artists such as Johnny Cash, David Allan Coe, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Hayes Carll, Brad Paisley, John Denver, Alan Jackson, Rodney Crowell, The Highwaymen, and Kenny Chesney have recorded Clark's songs.[3] Emmylou Harris has accompanied him on several recordings, particularly his own version of "Desperados Waiting for a Train" on his first album, Old No. 1, released in 1975.

[@tommygunner8680]

One of the great American song writers... Rip Guy.

[@jjvoet]

Old school man of the world. Shivers down my spine everytime!

[@djlallier1427]

Great music, memory of my Uncle Ted

[@JamesShelton59]

This is a treasure, thank you so much for sharing.

[@d.markdetrixhe3367]

That's a huge loss. Thanks for all music ands good times y'all. We'll miss you, but I'll make sure my Grandsons know you.

[@indawoods0]

And I my granddaughter

[@davestites8444]

Goodbye Mr. Clark, thanks for the tunes

[@awakeattheswitch]

Thanks for the great music Guy, you made many of my days better.

[@breadboy2712]

guy clarks acoustic sound so together, the song is epic,

[@Marco33185]

S'il avait surtout connu le succès via d'autres interprètes, ce Texan établi à Nashville était une véritable légende du country-folk, révérée par tous les musiciens du genre. Il vient de s'éteindre à 74 ans.

[@danlourie8576]

RIP Clark - my first Texas music hero when I arrived in Houston and went to Stone Mountain to hear/see him and Susanna in 1964-5.

[@GirlGeorgeTVshow]

RIP..Guy Clark. (Nov. 6, 1941 - May 17, 2016) Age 74.

[@bernadettewalsh11]

GirlGeorgeTVshow Some people are just special and Guy was very special

[@darrelmorgan1509]

Always wondered where this song came from or how it was written so awesome thank you Guy Clark for all of everything that you’ve done and all the great songs that you’ve written

[@kathpetras]

Absolutely wonderful. (I discovered him via the Highwaymen -- and his version is MUCH more gusts and earth!)

[@deannasmith2491]

I went to California, to go to Stanford. My mom and dad took me. We went in a motor home. It broke down in freaking Yosemite! Guy Clark was with us the whole time

[@joeblow8817]

Messed up and listened to this this morning.

[@kerryg100]

Exceptional songwriter god bless him may he rest in peace. ...Greetings from Ireland much respected here..

[@Learntheharmonica]

Sad to lose another great in 2016.

[@nickn4135]

Too damn right.

[@malcolmplatt3768]

RIP, we lost another of the good ones. Look how young he is here...