Guy Clark. The Guitar

[@timmoonmusic]

I heard this on Sirius the other day. When he said "When he shut the lid my name was on the case" It felt like a ghost ran up my spine with a jerk! WOW, Songwriters like this are such a tresure when they can evoke such emotion from someone. Great freaking song! And he knows it too! Lol.

[@simonerusso6920]

This song sende shavers dawn my spine wat a jem e was bless im ciccio 71

[@Paulythefallfromgrace]

I felt the same way the first time I heard it. Just a haunting beautiful melody.

[@ArcoZakus]

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[@keressabeverage2622]

Goosebumps for sure, same time!

[@robertdavis6432]

This is what l call"A song you can sink your teeth into! Randal knife,got me hooked ❤

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Some years ago my wife and I brought out 5-year-old song and 7 year old daughter to see Guy Clarke playing in old London town we produced out tickets at the door but the people in charge said you have to be 16 years old to attend this concert, we explained that our children were great lovers of Guy Clarkes music, the management people had short talk among themselves and said we will bring you into a side room where you can see and hear Guy on stage, they also supplied out kids with ice cream during the show, later we were allowed to meet with the great man and have a talk with him. It was a night that we never forget.

[@jonnyfro6317]

The first time I heard this song I got goose bumps. RIP Guy

[@mwpicone]

Me too, Jonny. It still does.

[@mblac19]

Came up on Pandora for me and BAM. Woaha! Good stuff. Never heard this one of his before tonight and I've probably listened to it 20x now.

[@wawaoo11]

If theres a better description of the FEELING this song gives, I've not thought of it yet! The only thing I'd add is that every time I hear this tune I STILL get goose bumps!!

[@mobri2a]

Randall Knife gets me every time, too.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Guy Clark is the only man who I could listen to singing a song about tomatoes

[@banjoist123]

Verlon Thompson, very underrated guitar player!

[@davidspielmannn]

Holy shit he is incredible!

[@tgraham1961]

Yeah, Verlon can play a little bit…

[@nickw9931]

one of the greatest acoustic guitar solos of all time, in my very humble opinion

[@ronmercer7853]

You aren't wrong pal....

[@njgl2010]

100% AGREE!

[@jackiehoward3212]

HEAR HEAR SIR!!

[@nickw9931]

@@jackiehoward3212 yes, 👂 👂

[@iamnoone9498]

Guitar Boogie & Workin’ Man Blues | Collaborations | Tommy Emmanuel with Billy Strings (Live)

[@adamnicholson1273]

Just discovered Guy Clark today. I want to listen to more of his songs but I can't stop listening to this.

[@Rckelley1955]

+Adam Nicholson one of my favorites is Homegrown Tomatoes.

[@sekchurch]

+Adam Nicholson Listen to Texas Cookin

[@Imissthepostoffice]

Well, everything he does is kinda great. Good luck with your good ear. Music is like a vine, it just keeps weaving.

[@adamnicholson1273]

Now, it seems as if I've been a fan of his forever

[@barristanselmy2758]

Try LA Freeway

[@flash001USA]

Who could possibly give this a thumbs down? This is what music is supposed to sound like. This has a a story along with a soul to it. RIP sir.

[@tekemaishii743]

KZbin bots. There was a video explaining the "dislikes" several years ago and how KZbin keeps a certain ratio between like & dislikes to off set the ratings per views or something like that. several hundred youtubers posted about it, but their videos were removed & their ratings coincidentally dropped. I had a playlist of all of them, but checked it & each video was deleted.

[@gregulner5481]

Amen

[@malcolmmarks64]

The world lost a precious gift when Guy Clark passed. Lord could that man tell a story! And he told his story's with words that allowed us to feel the emotions he sang about. I'm 62 now. Have been listening to Guy since about 1970. I swear every time I listen to him I like him more.........you could have guessed by now I love Guy Clark. Damn I'm gonna miss him. There's no replacing Guy. His music is timeless. He will be enjoyed by many generations to come.,cause everybody enjoys a good story. Especially when it's told by someone who knows how to tell it. God bless you Guy. Thank you for sharing your precious gift with the world. You will be missed and heard for many years. Thanks all.

[@Yabunkaze]

I would say the same about Jerry Reed. The man could play many styles, could make you laugh, think, or want to cry. As with Guy Clark, the truly great musical storytellers are few and far between (as opposed to the ones who are simply good at it).

[@royboy56100]

@@Yabunkaze Yes Jerry Reed,another southern treasure. Today Is Mine,by Jerry almost a daily song for me now. A Thing Called Love by him also.But Guy was in a league almost by himself.

[@brianowens889]

My mom would show people the eagles live, I bought her Cher live for her birthday… my uncle loved to show that blind fell Jeff healey.. I don’t show anyone anything but use this as the foundation of talent hahaha the story is so good and technically it’s beautiful

[@GRBAquatics]

This maybe the finest piece of art , Thankyou.

[@lewisowens284]

One of the best writers and musicians that was hardly known

[@kakeboy07]

Invokes the ghosts of every great folk guitarist and lyricist ever... The way he sings every line its like he's never ever heard his own song before. Utterly amazing.

[@TommyJones49]

So much meaning. Life is 360 degrees born alone die alone, Discard something, someone and realize you always loved it so much value you didn't see. Life!

[@indigogirl17]

Love this...I lucked into a Gibson 1967 ADJ45 much the same way. Found it in a shop in 1973 in the Colorado mountains. Guitar shop owner was unaware of what he had and i got it for $50, which pretty much meant back then I didn't eat for a week. I have had it ever since.

[@saustin151]

Guy was at The Old quarter on May 7, 2008-Galveston TX. It was great to see Rex Bell and Guy see one another, after many years. I asked Guy when the last time was he played The Old Quarter..Guy said it must've been around '77 or '78, perhaps with Townes. May 7 was a GREAT magical night!!!

[@dripp5]

This song my god! Every time I hear it I get chills you cannot tell me this isn’t a true story

[@darrelmorgan1509]

Love this song my family played guitar

[@skullmelter]

Nothing has given me chills quite like hearing that line for the first time. I still get goosebumps whenever I listen to this song. Rest easy, Guy.

[@deanopants]

Rest in Peace, Guy Clark. The world doesn't know how much we needed you.

[@LexCountry]

What a masterpiece. Only people who play the guitar like me can feel this song at all.

[@wrasslinfan420]

A bit pretentious coming from someone who is average at best. You are one of those people who think they are better than they actually are.

[@MichaelMcBride58]

Doesn't matter whether Clark or Vernon are singing this, it's one hell of a great song!

[@dougshreiner1564]

How can anyone give this wonderful story a thumbs down? People with no soul that's who

[@d3z5uy4m]

I was just introduced to Guy Clark today. What a blessing, what a great ballad.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi, I'm a Limey picker - seen Guy many times, met him twice. Shivered with Randal Knife and the Dark but this one speaks to me because I am a guitarist; sometimes an old guitar - well "it plays you". This has happened to me a few times - once with a 1915 Gibson, once with a '70s Martin which I kept for twenty years. Guy speaks the truth ! - but he always does. More power to the boss of Texas singer-songwriters ! (and Verlon "Dam' Thompson !

[@randomchannel4886]

i went to a few pawnshops today couldnt find a case with my name on it. the store guys were confused.

[@anthonyc362]

Randomchannel that was pretty funny.

[@pws3rd170]

Underrated comment. That made me grin just like the song did

[@usersless]

1st heard Guy Clark's name in the song, 'The Ride'. This was the 1st song I heard when I looked up the name. Beautiful. I felt every word and note when he stared flying on them frets. Beautiful. My dad's a long time picker and I shared this with him, he digs it as well.

[@franklyons5433]

RIP Old Friend.

[@mikedarr6968]

This song is when I realized just how Amazing Guy was! RIP Guy!

[@forearmshiver5520]

Just sick and heartbroken after hearing of Guys passing, he was an unbelievably talented legend.

[@gordongibson7202]

R.I.P sir you will not be forgotten 🎵🎵🎵

[@JoeTom5]

This song gives me goosebumps........I saw my name was on the case...

[@akkirie]

I think I'm about halfway through all the Guy Clark songs on KZbin. A lot of amazing musicians passed this year, but Guy has hit me the hardest. Thank you for crossing into my orbit and changing my life. Wish I could post a pic of the little shrine I built.

[@genealbee5283]

Can I love this more than once?

[@likestopick6575]

There's only one word that'll work here, magic, pure magic.

[@larryhewgley4678]

Gives goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@thpaine1950]

We (my wife, daughter and I) had a similar experience a few years ago when they played in Park City. Hung out with Guy and Verlon for about an hour drinking wine and talking about the music..... A real highlight!

[@lisalynnguy]

Listened to a commentary on this man today and it peaked my interest. i grew up with folks picking and making up songs that no one ever recorded. I LIKE IT

[@Dennette-eo2ch]

I still owe this on a 45rpm it still gives me the chills It's Guy's perfection

[@PatrickFreeman96]

I saw Guy Clark at the Kessler Theater in Dallas a few months back. I am not a country music fan, so much, but I was absolutely overwhelmed by his talent. This is one of his best songs, truly a masterpiece. Also, that Verlon guy is super nice.

[@brodofraggins]

This is my first time hearing this song. One word. Goosebumps.

[@johnchandler3042]

Guy Clark was so underrated while alive. This song is one of the best songs ever written.

[@donburnett8594]

Takes me back to Woodstock… just got out of the army in 1969 … Vietnam era… Started growing my bead and hair long … then I out grew that … I had to listen to this tune several times … well done …

[@tageschance5501]

Looooove this song 🎧 and you, Guy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@larrydrozd2740]

I just saw Verlon at The Kerrville Music Festival, 6-10-17. Never heard of him before. He came on and played and told stories of him and Guy. The first thing that struck me was how fantastic his guitar sounded compared to anyone else's that night. He played this song, I never heard it before. Wow. Not only did I get to "discover" Verlon Thompson, I got to "discover" Guy Clark. Oh....and I live in Austin!!! For the last 30+ years!! I've heard of Guy, seen him advertised, just never HEARD him play. Damn.....I'm an idiot. I so missed out!

[@bb-bblues]

life without guitar ,,,, I cant

[@WillieBoDave]

Never fails to make the hair on my arms stand. Guy's the MAN! Him & Verlon are an unstoppable duo. This one, along with "Randall Knife" are sometimes hard for me to listen to. They hit pretty close to home.

[@royboy56100]

Guy was a Treasure to behold!! He and Vernon.Wow what a song!

[@francespeters4149]

The first time I heard this song I played it over at least 3 times. I was completed enthralled. Not only does it have a story (one that gives you goose bumps), the picking is beyond exemplary. Going to really miss this story teller's story teller.

[@mikemccoy3430]

I will never forget the day I met Sue Ellen. Was driveng around hitting all the pawn shops and music stores, looking for HER. Played all kinda steel string, six strings for a whole day. My old car gave out. Over heated, died on the street right in front of a parking lot. It was a parking lot to a pawn shop. I pulled in and parked no longer looking for a guitar. just looking for a phone to call my roomie and say come get me. They had a section on the north wall of the 'shop' with amps in a circle, closing the rest of the shop from about 8 -10 acoustics hanging from the wall. And there she was a solid black Washburn D10. I picked her up and started strumming " death don't have no mercy" Walked up to the counter, waited in line with all the folks buying gold chains or electric tools or what ever. Some daddy getting his stuff out of pawn was there with his child. I was strumming and his kid walked up to me and wanted to strum that magic guitar. She is right here next to me right now. 15 years later. This song means a lot to me.

[@4yd3nmd89]

Wait....you kidnapped the girl?

[@cravinbob]

perfect song for this day when i sit in my kitchen and cry... typing this with one hand as my left hand has a tendon ailment that prevents me from strumming on my guitar. adios guy, i will try to keep them from calling you a 'country songwriter'. you were a songwriter.

[@lisalove9637]

cravinbob damn right he is right up there with Towns and Steve and Justin Earl they ain't country they are a whole lot deeper

[@j.markforemanii5585]

That's some of the sweetest guitar pickin' I've ever heard. R.I.P.

[@MrPennystyle01]

Who would give this a thumbs down? Someone who didn't like the song. Period. End of story,

[@lillyandruben]

Another great singer songwriter has gone RIP Guy Clark, absolutely loved your music, now going to get out my guitar and learn a few more of your wonderful songs

[@Imissthepostoffice]

get it out quick lilly, times a wastin'

[@SheilaIngramblues]

Frigging Awesome

[@ProbableCause-DanGryder]

One of my favorite all time songs. Also see the solo version of the same song. Amazing!

[@bkmash41]

750K people have played this song. Pretty sure 100K of them are ME. Love this song!

[@bkmash41]

Still playing this song all the time. Nothing even close to it anywhere!

[@scottmcfarland1177]

Verlon And Guy smoked it! who couldn't like this?

[@andrewzeiler3445]

Guy is a master songwriter, singer, and even luthier. Verlon is right up there with the best IMHO. I think Tony Rice is great but there's something about Verlon's lyrical sound which appeals more to my ears. This song is a masterwork!

[@hammbannana1038]

Rip guy Clark, legend

[@michaelhayes2478]

Goosebumps. First time I heard "Guitar" I had my radio on at work, I just reared back and crancked it. Miss you.

[@Wordsmithcgp]

Astonishing. A great song brilliantly played. The way he delivers the final line is a real "ghost stories around the campfire" killer.

[@ronrobison7562]

Greatest Song Ever Written, Love all the Songs He Wrote ! REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND !

[@leelaurence83]

Get chills every time I listen.

[@Stardustlisa]

This one and The Cape are two of my favorite Guy Clark songs,BEAUTIFUL!

[@netw52]

Guy Clark and Verlon Thompson go to a very special place in this song. Genuisville or the like ... it must be rarified air they're breathing up there.

[@Larkinfaller]

One of the coolest songs ever

[@thevidi0t]

A perfect Guy Clark song (but the're all perfect, don't you know). Reading the book on his life and music - he was one incredible man - I wish I had seen him live even once.

[@june4783]

This is a wonderful song,played beautifully, there ia also a version of this by Ramblin Jack Elliott sung in tribute to Guy Clark

[@austinitesince1979]

RIP Guy, RIP Cactus

[@sawbilly2]

What a song! Here's to you Guy Clark. Heart Broke. Sure gonna miss you. God speed

[@kvnklingler]

Possibly the best song I've ever heard.

[@mdweinstein150]

For the real, complete back story on this song look up Verlon Thompson and Jorma Kaukonen at the Fur Peace Ranch, where Verlon tells the story.

[@LiquidityThieves]

This is a killer tune. A buddy of mine that's a lil older than me has opened my eyes to some fantastic music like this

[@kmgreensman]

I have been listening to a lot of Guy lately. Boy can he write! I just posted a song that he inspired called "The Truck Song" . I know it is not as good as Guy, but it is my tribute to my hero! Curt

[@conan1dave]

I'd love to see a songbook of Guy's and Verlon's stuff. A tab of this song would be great, too. Chills indeed!!! I've played a simple version (chords only) for friends, and seen them shiver at the end. Great song!!!

[@curbshoppin]

two master at work right there....thanks for posting and thanks for the music

[@toddterrace153]

Fantastic song! Great song writing. Thanks for everything

[@liete2012]

So, so, sad about his passing away ...I just found this song on Spotify and fell in love with it.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

I only just heard of this guy last night. KZbin gave me a John Prine/Emmy Lou Harris tribute, Magnolia Wind, and so many comments mourned Guy Clark.i can see why.

[@russparker1647]

Guy and Verlon . Doesn’t get much better than that. What great acoustic guitar music and playing. And songs too. Never get tired of hearing them.

[@cindyrook1189]

Happy Birthday Guy Clark! I know you are watchin all this from heaven and sure wish you were here to write about it! We miss you!

[@bkmash41]

still trying to figure out this for myself. I post on this song all the time but nobody ever says anything so a am worried that this song will be forgotten

[@hubbleandtrouble]

guy is the most prolific beautiful wordsmith that i cant get away from. his words capture me. beautiful man.those musicians that know how to spin words melt me. wish i could have known him.

[@ollarik]

The best living singer/songwriter of our times - bar none. How come noone's yet uploaded his little gem "Crystelle here? Please right it someone!

[@imawaylonfan1]

Love this stuff. We miss you Guy.

[@shawnlidstermusic]

Masterclass..RIP Guy Clark

[@ddbtdd]

I just heard The Guitar on WKSU Folk Alley. I am now a fan of this song and soon maybe Guy Clark. This guy is good!

[@moone924]

Wish there was an HD version of this

[@judsonh1949]

As Guy Clark says ... "Spooky" ... the best song ever about a guitar!

[@markfarley4689]

Love Guy!

[@soniarodriguez3536]

I so enjoyed hearing Guy Clark in NYC years ago with my boyfriend at the time. Then, going back stage, my boyfriend introducing GC to me. Loved GC's energy filled with warmth. The Guitar is such a great song. Enjoy. S

[@Yano_2323]

What a Legend 🤩

[@appalachianoperator]

Man. You know to people who play an instrument or work on an art form this speaks so true

[@cashfan85]

I think this could be one of the greatest songs ever written , It is unreal. Guys delivery is like no other. I hope I get to see him live some day.

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

R.I.P. Guy Clark. You will be missed.

[@Quantanthead]

Wow!.I stumbled across this song the other day as scrolling through the channels while driving. I didn't know who the singer was or what the name of the song was, but thanks to "key words" in Google I was able to find this. I'm not sure why this song kind of mesmerized me as this is far from my usual style of music, but I just wanted more after I heard the song. Something about the story telling in the song that kind of gives me chills. Looks like I'm going to have a Guy Clark channel on Pandora soon. Sorry to hear of his passing away.

[@kikajala7821]

Russel Jay checkout Hemingway’s whiskey la freeways Townes van Zhant

[@danielvicars515]

Guy didn't just play guitars; he also built them. Fabulous flamenco-type guitars.

[@frankrosati6403]

This is the first time I heard this song and the first time I heard of Guy Clark. Wow! Incredible song. I missed a lot of good music .

[@cathywrightsweetpea]

Geez. Speechless and tearful.

[@hary69ful]

What a legend!

[@lewisowens284]

Another great song from Guy!!

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

I am sorry I missed this until just recently. Heard a couple Guy Clark songs on a Pandora radio station I created or I would still be standing in the dark.