Guy Clark "The Cape"

[@katlinfrancisco1036]

Came here after the Kelce documentary. Absolutely beautiful song.

[@haleywilhite2111]

Same I hadn't heard it in so long

[@Pinklady12]

Me too

[@moj008]

So did I!!!!!!

[@joshuasolomon9299]

Samers

[@robinpatton2440]

Me as well. 😊

[@TheEberlyFam]

Just heard this song for the 1st time while watching the Documentary on Jason Kelce. Great song!

[@reneemilroy3843]

Those kelces, what can't they do❤

[@tylerstuart9196]

Lol that's how I found it as well

[@nikopoa6555]

1 million people have had their lives improved from this song

[@robcrissinger776]

A Billion 😊

[@jjhowl]

Thank you Jason Kelce for introducing me to this song and this fabulous songwriter. I’m just saddened that I missed him until now.

[@yoboiskinnyp9026]

Thank you Jason Kelce for this amazing song. Made me emotional when watching the documentary.

[@ashevillecomics637]

Here because of Jason Kelce. For anyone else who found themselves here for the same reason, go check out John Prine. You're gonna love him. RIP John. Then check out the Avett Brothers. You're really gonna love them!

[@shirleyreadhimer3h2.b75]

Love John Prine and Guy Clark. Let’s not forget Jesse Winchester and Billy Joe Shaver. Also check out Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt.

[@RebelRitchieMusic]

"He did not know he could not fly, and so he did" Rest in peace to my idol.

[@marycarolynwilkinson2886]

💗💗💗

[@rudderheadpamericano4826]

I clicked on comments because I wanted to say exactly the same thing, but you way beat me to it. Yes, RIP Guy, and I hope wherever he is it's a kitchen table in a well-worn house and there's just folks sitting together singing.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

WOW

[@lindahoward7309]

I've heard that God has many mansions. I hope one of them has a kitchen table with lots of chairs for all the friends, and and lots of guitars! Guy still had songs to write and sing!

[@forformgamer]

Such a powerful little sentence that

[@timmypal9911]

Jason kelce lead me here and I am glad

[@hannahrachel2819]

Me too! Love the lyrics

[@jennifercambron1660]

Ive been singing this song to my son for 38 yrs now...describe him spot on...❤

[@bradleywilsonphotography7287]

Can't believe I hadn't heard this song before the Kelce documentary!! This is now my go-to song when the world gets me down. Always brings me back up....

[@vivianatoffolo5787]

I also came here after the Kelce documentary Simply Amazing beautiful song

[@Imissthepostoffice]

I am thinking of leaving illinois where I'd worked my whole life; to go to New Mexico (now that I'm retired). This song will be like a prayer to me as I head out on that long journey, alone, in my car. Ya gotta always just trust your cape ...

[@susanfischer3671]

Geez Louise - you'll get to where you're going, good sister. That's right - spread your arms and hold your breath, and always trust your cape.

[@cameroncook3863]

Did you make it to New Mexico?

[@Imissthepostoffice]

I stayed here (Chicago) the winter. I hope to be out west with my soul soon. Thank you, stranger, for your welcoming support. thanks a lot.

[@Imissthepostoffice]

I didn't get your message right away for some reason, but just got it now. Thanks Susan ! We are all in this together. Thanks for your sisterhood.

[@cameroncook3863]

It sounds like a very exciting life journey. Listening to great tunes heading out west : )

[@FlashyApache]

Obligational thanks to Jason kelce and his awesome documentary for bringing me to this song.

[@snmthecloser]

Wrote a final verse in the memory of Guy’s passing. The greatest poet and purveyor of sonic prose that Texas ever birthed: Well he got good weather, He was light as feather, as he jumped into the air. Flying high, Caressed the sky, As he climbed eternal stairs. Well they laid him down, Into the ground, With that old flour sack cape. He passed the test, He flew the best, So we laid that cape to rest.

[@coolgirl-bm2ck]

This is so great

[@Hawkswill]

Awesome....will add it to my doin's! Thanks!

[@maniyan_wanagi]

I know in my heart that Guy flew. I HAVE to believe in that much in this world.

[@dougstolz1812]

Brilliant very good job I really enjoyed that!

[@k3ntuckyfri3d85]

Whoa! That’s heavy, and absolutely perfect for the song. Guy would be proud! Big props!

[@jimrestin9230]

My favorite songwriter for half a century. I cried when I heard of his passing. Somewhere, he's flying now.

[@latreesec.5431]

Wonderful song!! Heard this song on the documentary “ Kelce”

[@peterszutu555]

Little did I know in 1967, at the Old Quarters in Houston that I had the privilege to get to know Guy Clark, listening to his songs and sharing joints.

[@written12]

I guess you a,so got the chance to hear Townes. Is the Old Quarters gone? I imagine it is.

[@peterszutu555]

@@written12 Last time I was in Houston, I couldn’t find it. Yeah it’s gone.

[@wiezemdapp]

I prefer listen to guys like Guy Clark, they tell a thousand page book in four minutes. Just imagine the rest, that's enough for me.

[@SillyMoustache]

Yup - exactly - that's the "craft" of being a good story teller. The listener is directly involved in making the picture. It isn't a "recital" it's a dialogue.

[@hwyisalive]

Best comment I’ve ever seen on KZbin

[@billhorton3101]

So well said.

[@chiplovitt8538]

Guy Clark, like his compadre, Townes van Zandt, was a true song poet! Glad I got to hear him in person more than a few times when he came to the NYC area, the Bottom Line and the Lone Star Cafe ...one of those great singer songwriters, traveling Texas troubadours. Ya gotta love those Texas troubadours...Joe Ely, Guy Clark, Butch Hancock, Jimmie Dale Gilmour...I could go on...like a Texas highway...forever and forever.

[@crazyjaniecad]

Thank you, Jason kelce for bringing attention to this song and for all that you have done for Philadelphia.

[@infomation8119]

YIP! I'm here because of the Kelce documentary ❤ wonderful song

[@Paola6819]

Jason Kelce brought me here 💚🦅

[@spirit1965]

I met Guy at Swing City Music when I was a kid. He gave me a ten second lesson on how to Travis pick. Said it would change the way I played forever. He was right. Sat down and learned this one today, I had never heard it before last week. He's still teaching. Thanks Guy.

[@donmthg]

I am a hang glider pilot and recently heard this song for the first time. It brought tears to my eyes! Amazing song, thanks Guy.

[@dudeman3445]

I'm a skydiver / base jumper and absolutely ditto. Tears on my cheeks as I write this.

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

Guy's music over his entire life touched my soul. West Texas put a mark on this man, always trust your cape.

[@kimberlymcfall6041]

My husband is paraglider and I cried listening to it. It it so him

[@angielarge7536]

An irreplaceable talent. Rest in peace, Guy.

[@christiandonaldson31]

Hello how are you doing my friend

[@smokedaodblunt3755]

Kelce Movie brought me here. Really awesome movie

[@misomaya]

When my younger brother was 8, he actually jumped off of the garage with his cape on. I still send this to him every year. He is also dyslexic, so he didn't do so well in school. Life was a leap of faith for him. I got a college degree. He didn't... And is now making twice my salary.

[@sassafrasred6657]

Such an incredible artist and unfortunately not as well known as he should be. If this is your first time hearing Guy search out his music. He was one of the best Texas has given us. Rip Guy.

[@stuartsundquist4838]

This was my childhood in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. I always jumped off the garage as a child

[@stuartsundquist4838]

Thank you Lela

[@akkirie]

Heavy hearts this morning. Thank you for crossing into my orbit, Guy. My life is better for it.

[@Imissthepostoffice]

I so loved your comment, Rikki. Very nicely put.

[@waltcronin9011]

When i was 6 or 7, I tied rope to the corners of a bedsheet that I figured was a parachute. I climbed up in the backyard tree and jumped. I'm still jumpin...

[@katherinehunter9526]

I did too. Then I would ride my hobby horse around the backyard and climb up on the wal and jump off the see if I could fly with my Cape May Guy be at peace in rest.

[@JFYukon]

Me too. Ridin’ with the younguns still, at 66.

[@paintsniper1325]

Kelce, a name that will go down into history as the greatest brother duo in sports to ever live. With that said, is there really a song more fitting for the Sexy Batman and his Philly green cape.

[@larrylarson2171]

Gonna have to beat the Mannings, Boyers, Harbaughs, even the Williams sisters first. Ain't gonna happen.

[@brandanjuhl7890]

Glad this song is getting more recognition. I've been listening for years but the Kelce doc made it more popular.

[@Houndhoney]

19yrs ago....and still have this Song Playing in my Mind....... Thank God.....I Wouldn't want anything less.

[@christiandonaldson31]

Hello

[@TheBoneyard66]

Thank you for this very meaningful look at life [ Don't tell anybody but I still have my cape and I still trust it ] I'm 48 and still a kid and love It

[@downsouth00]

Never been a huge fan of country/folk but have always loved townes and guy clark. Such great writers and they put their heart into every word. RIP

[@bendershome4discountorphan859]

They are in a class all there own

[@downsouth00]

@@bendershome4discountorphan859 I should mention Blaze Foley as well

[@richardpaulsell6815]

I don't where I was when he was there Prolly lost on the highway , drove trk , listening to 8 tracks . Off the bargain rack . Not knowing what new . Now I love them Texas songwriters . Way much .

[@jerryeiserman4126]

I'm getting married in a week and have had flour sack capes made for each other. At the end of the ceremony we are going to tie our's on and play this song with our "leap of faith'. Our capes represent God's hand on our shoulders how can't get more trustworthy than that. Thank you Guy RIP.

[@robertseaman3170]

Oh, I love that!

[@SasaNW]

I'm watching this with tears in my eyes. So simple, sweet, and soulful. I had literally discovered Guy Clark like a month ago. If anything good comes from losing these wonderful musicians, it might be the younger generation learning about them all over again.

[@91Kingscrib84]

It always makes me smile, even shed a tear or two. Old Guy sure could write a song, that could be me or you! ~RIP buddy. Your songs live on forever.

[@tkcurtis1725]

Such amazing songwriting! WOW!!!!

[@shays01]

God Bless Guy Clark. You mattered!

[@greglarry11]

One word here: Masterpiece.

[@WMM0729]

I have been a Guy Clark fan forever. thanks for enriching our lives so much, Guy.

[@redriver6541]

Have listened to this album over and over and over.....so many times. One of my all time favorites. All the way through.

[@cindylongoria6402]

One of my all time favorite songs. Thank you Guy for your words and music, you have been a big part of my life. Rest in Peace Guy.

[@christiandonaldson31]

Hello how are you doing my friend

[@bouffant-girl]

This song is awesome 👌 Always trust your cape, and don't be afraid ♥️ to fly ♥️ 😉 ✨️

[@parsonscharlotte1]

Always trust your cape...you can fly now Guy Clark.

[@michaelscott4347]

A little cheesy.

[@christiandonaldson31]

Hello how are you doing my friend

[@Copernicus2012]

Never heard of him until the news tonight. Listening to this. In tears.

[@MaabudZ]

Tears at the loss of this great one. I haven''t seen this version before. I suspect it's fairly recent. Interesting that he wrote this song so many years ago (1975) and here he is singing it with every bit as much commitment to the truth, as if he'd written it with the life experience he had at the time of this performance.

[@TheVirginianRambler]

I got to ask, where did you hear that it was written in 75? I cant find that anywhere. If its true, then Im wondering why did he wait til the 90s to release it

[@charlesruby4686]

Sending this to my soulmate tomorrow

[@amc9111]

Great song. Love the message in it. Always trust your cape!

[@donalangevin6638]

I found Guy Clark in the mid 70s and have held him in my heart forever. I turn on people that I feel would appreciate him. The one that do are so appreciative the ones that dont just need more time. His music is absolutely timeless.

[@christiandonaldson31]

Hello how are you doing my friend

[@jeremy5031]

RIP Guy, we have lost a legend. Thank you for the music.

[@coachsandycascadeswimclub7336]

God Bless you, Guy Clark! My biggest lesson in life! ❤️

[@acscomp]

Apparently God is planning an epic concert soon as we have lost another legend

[@letishawitt674]

yes he is!

[@Imissthepostoffice]

Musc is like a vine. It keeps on weaving.

[@nancywoodward5779]

I play this wonderful song to remember a certain day, and an event, regarding my youngest son, who was then age 7. It's a true story, all the way and to this day. (love you, kiddo.) ( yer mom)

[@christiandonaldson31]

Hello how are you doing my friend

[@javonw8378]

I'm guessing there's gonna be a lot of comments coming due to kelce documentary which featured this song coming. Great documentary great song

[@7177YT]

Made me tear up halfway through the first verse and I like to think of myself as pretty hard-nosed. How did he create something that can cut through thick armor like a hot knife through butter. It's a marvel. Thank you!

[@davidjed6948]

Doesn't get any better. We miss you Guy.

[@kathysteinhardt4486]

My son is getting married next month and this is the song I chose for our mother son dance.

[@christiandonaldson31]

Hello Kathy

[@patriciasittig3573]

Thank you Jason kelce. I love this song

[@rrleroux4170]

My mother told me this song reminds her of me and the first time I heard it I had tears in my eyes, never guess what you’re doing, in the moment is the best way to live, no regrets.

[@matthewnelsonprice897]

One of the best songs ever. I listen to this one on repeat. "He did not know he could not fly, so he did..."

[@susanolson4545]

This song reminds me of my father and it means a lot every time I hear it. One of my favorites….

[@mollyteichert5794]

An American Americana original. RIP Guy Clark.

[@marcelhagen300]

Rest in peace, Guy Clark!!! Thanks for your awesome music!!!

[@robertoaguirre8906]

A Master Song Writer, thanks for your songs, rest in peace.

[@karamatthies3157]

Who dared to give this brilliant song a thumbs down?

[@jchezval4125]

I wonder how many people who have never heard of Guy Clark realize how many of the people they DO know have been influenced by him. One of a kind.

[@lindahoward7309]

I've been influenced by Guy for 33 years. Sometimes he gave me enough courage to almost get myself in trouble! He was so fun to hang with. We found out just talking one evening that we lived across the street from each other when we were just little kids in Monahans, TX.

[@winkerdude]

The man was a wordsmith, unparalleled.

[@dannyyoung986]

What a prolific songwriter !! Guy Clark is my all time favorite ! Never give up on your dreams ! Never give up on hope ! Keep on chasing that dream !! RIP my friend......

[@erock2229]

This song always makes me smile. I'm glad I saw him perform once in Nashville. Thinking of him during his birthday week.

[@DougGurley-vv4pt]

What a classic!!! Song and the artist!!!!!

[@carolborsello8889]

Amazing song & so attuned to gathering hearts. Blessings all over you, Guy Clark. 🌹

[@lukebroadbent4935]

I see this and "Die Tryin'" as companion pieces that I try and come back to every so often to try and remind me to take more chances. I've been playing it safe too long.

[@mikecowan7352]

Guy Clark never disappoints. Thank you Guy and RIP.

[@SillyMoustache]

Oops - I made a mistake! I clicked on the 17 folks who did a thumbs down and became one! NOT my intention. Maybe 17 others made the same mistake? Guy Clarkis my main songwriting hero and I have the greatest respect for him and his lyricism. I have had the honour of meeting him twice (in the UK). Sadly the last time became over (2006) there were two front seats empty as I was busy having a heart operation!

[@speedfreak8200]

When I heard about the passing of Robbie Kneivel, it reminded me of this great song ... thanks, Guy

[@BillySBC]

One of the best songwriters. Love Guy Clark.

[@bendershome4discountorphan859]

Your music will live forever guy thx for this one and all the others and a life time of listining to your music with my father

[@DerOlleCHecker]

How can anyone give a dislike to this Song ?????? Ununderstandable

[@OKBoomer269]

I’ve always loved this song and all of Guy’s music. I loved Kelce too!

[@patrickfowler4581]

I want to change my life.. this helps my heart so much

[@billberry7269]

When I was about six years old I had a red cape my mamma made for me. I was Superman. So I figured I could fly. I jumped off the garage but had just enough doubt to jump feet first. I never tried again. Thanks Guy for a memory. You’re missed.

[@bobmctighe6565]

I have many favorites by this wonderful singer/sonrwriter but this is absolutely my favorite! God bless you and Rest In Peace my friend!

[@unity1016]

I heard this song for the first time in church when a church member sang it during special music.

[@johndeschenes8369]

I first heard this song listening to Jerry Jeff Walker and it led me to Guy Clark. Guy wrote many great songs my three favorites are Bag of Bones, Stuff That Works and Anyhow,I Love You.

[@chrisbirch9884]

Another national treasure gone but not forgotten.....RIP Guy

[@andrewobrien8892]

This always reminds me of my middle Grandson...Fearless little man!

[@soddydaisyband145]

What an amazing song!! Love it… 😍 awesome lyrics, wonderful delivery, and fantastic guitar pickin!! 🎶❤️🎶😎✌️

[@larryquisenberry282]

Guy Clark is true Texas Treasure.

[@guntotinmedic]

I saw Guy Clark on Austin City Limits in 1989. I was entranced but I never heard him again."Stuff that works" was played on the movie "The Rookie" In 2002. All of his songs are so rich in the things that make life worth living. I have carried his tunes to some of the worst places on earth. Serbia, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. In the Greek and Roman philosophy one could earn immortality through great works. You sir would live forever, thank you Mr. Clark, I love your music.

[@asd36f]

I came across this song on a 1998 compilation album, and have loved it ever since.

[@psycodelek]

I turned on to guy late in life, wasnt even listening to him when i lived in texas in the 70`s. But when I did discover him i fell in love with his music, susans accompaniment and his friends steve earle, townes vanzandt, joe ely etc. Thank you for the really good music and your kickass attitude Mr clark! Say goodbye to the landlord for me!

[@buddyhansome237]

this song always makes my both happy and sad. and the first time i heard it live iwas in tears.it is my very favorite song ,no song ever captured the human condition better.

[@dbelew]

True American Treasure.

[@yardism]

Absolutely!

[@PrimitiveMuse]

Say hello to Townes for me, Guy. Happy trails.

[@jamieellison9680]

8m gonna stand by you

[@sidekickcleveland7365]

They up at the tree of forgiveness

[@westcoastal8720]

We sure lost one of the greats on May 17, 2016. Thanks for everything Mr. Guy Clark.

[@NathanFree84]

Heard this at open mic... made me cry in public!