Hal Ketchum - Past The Point Of Rescue with Kenny Grimes

[@gmondragonful]

Hal was one of my most favorite singer song writer. During his peak of his career I saw him at a small club in Philadelphia. It happened that that night due to a storm the club lost its electricity, the place went dark in the middle of him and his band paying. Hal did not miss a step, and he had the whole place filled with candles and he finish his show playing solo, best impromptu performance I’ve seen. We will miss you Hal. Keep playing your great tunes to the Lord.

[@matthewtaylor2185]

Back when country music didn't have to say truck, beer, gurrrllll, or use snaps or hand claps, this is what we had!

[@vickivestal353]

I couldn't play this song enough when it came out, and that voice, one of a kind. Sorry to hear of his passing today!! So sad. So much talent!

[@chromeweiser777]

Miss you Hal….

[@jeanettewilson264]

This man was 1 of my Mama's favorite singers. She passed in 2016:( When I listen to Hal Ketchum I feel her listening with me:) Miss you n love you!"I'll see ya when I see ya"

[@jamescecil4629]

Ah yes Kenny the master of the fretboard sneaking in a few extra licks in the song that makes it the best

[@kayeporter4797]

Hal Ketchum is one of the best, as is Kenny Grimes. Thank you !

[@davidlirwin]

twenty plus years and still shakes me to my soul

[@jlohouls]

This is a song performed and composed in Ireland, a song absorbed into American/Country music by Hal Ketchum, cementing the musical relationship between America and the 32 counties of the island nation of Ireland. Great Job Hal & Mary (Black), and of course Mick Hanly (composer) for continuing this exchange of American & Irish music. These songs are very similar except for the tempo (faster or slower) keep em coming.

[@CHETinnit]

We still miss Hal in Wimberley, Texas and proud to call him friend.

[@EC66OK]

My daughter surprised me with tickets to see Hal and Kenny a few months ago. We walked in and the front row was empty....but not for long A dream come true. Holding her hand as he sang I Miss My Mary will be with me until the end. And after, we got to meet him out back and share a smoke and a couple of pictures. I won't lie...I was a total "fan girl", and forgot everything I wanted to tell him about the way his music healed me, and bridged some mighty big spaces with my girls. My daughter's gift to me that night, and his and Kenny's gifts, beyond words.

[@ricardocaldera5024]

Unbelievable, much better than studio version. Hi class country music

[@doordieace5high]

Hal Ketchum has always been one of my favorite artists and still is to this day. Don't let the Slayer logo fool you. I was raised on country music and even though I may be more of a metal head now, everything from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks still amazes me. All genres, especially country and southern rock, take a lot of talent to write and perform. Even though a Metallica solo may be hard, it's even harder to get the feel and rhythm for anything really bluesy. Or at least for me it is. 👏 😃 🎸

[@darrellwalker5203]

If ure in good health u are a fortunate person I know well about being sick a lot of the times type1 diabetes other problems auto immune disease like gal Ketchum it took his life to early.rip hal.

[@photofire100]

Rest in peace Brother. Beautiful music.

[@BattlecatRed]

His smooth mournful tenor singing this song is forever etched in my consciousness. Sad to hear of his passing. RIP Hal...

[@lovedogs930]

Great song written by Irish singer-songwriter Mick Hanley. Great version of song being sung by Hal and Mick in their younger days on KZbin well worth watching.

[@ronbusa3735]

Hall still had his voice after all these years sounds so good

[@BerrysJSRD]

Hal Ketchum THE premier singer songwriter of our time!! Bar None! Great to see Hal in a recent video. I got to see him once and it was very special!! Thanks fr this post.

[@danielcoffey5817]

Written by the great Mick Hanly - who's other gems never saw the light of day...

[@42awww]

Never forget the first time I heard this. I was going through break up myself, totally heartbroken. Listening to Coast to Coast at night cause I could not sleep.....One night at about 3a.m., on came this song and I loved it immediately, not to mention how I could relate to entire song. I went through hell and high water to find out the artist and song, (didn"t have computer). Bought CD and I swear I listened to this song 1 000 times. That was 15 years ago and still one of my favourite ever!)

[@TheCalico72]

I had to respond because, except for the Coast to Coast part, my experience was the same! The breakup, the immediate connection to the song. When I finally had the cassette in my hand, I almost had a meltdown because I couldn't peel the plastic off. My daughter, who was a teenager at the time, said, "Mom, you're scaring me." LOL. And here I am, too, still listening to this song.

[@42awww]

@@TheCalico72 God Bless you Charlie! I hope you have met someone who makes you feel loved again.

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

Coast to coast and insomnia. Goes hand in hand. Been there, got the t-shirt.

[@fredkatz2228]

He sounds great.. we all age differently. Terrific song.

[@aristidesbarrera9356]

song is great and so is he

[@elijah2078]

One of my all-time favorite songs!!!

[@musicinmyheart59]

one good singer and song writer.. thanks for blessing us with your voice and music

[@stevetabler1794]

We really need to appreciate this talent , You can see it in Hal's eyes it was spot on !!!!!!

[@pproferes]

I was devastated to have Hal taken from us too soon...and 4 months after my Mom passed...it all Sucks...but please, y'all, get to know ALL his best tunes...because they are all beyond compare. RIP deal Hal..

[@jacp4582]

I thought he stopped recording. I have listened to his cd's over and over. What an incredible talent!!

[@lissazzzzzzzful]

No, he has a new record coming out about now. It has "The Saddle" and "Baby, I'm Blue."

[@AvenueBCD]

He had some serious health issues for a while but has recovered.

[@stevet6727]

@@AvenueBCD Sadly, that's not the case anymore. He is in middle/late stage dementia and has retired.

[@JRMAV1]

His voice still sounded great after all those decades. So clean.

[@bmzygrace8963]

Like a fine wine, better with age. Lovely!

[@billstout6159]

As nice a man as he is talented. One of the best ever.

[@justina249]

my mom had the hots for him and now that she is gone his music reminds me of her

[@Highland804]

He sounds just as good as ever.

[@betinasway2]

absolutely love his music!!! Saw him in a concert in the 80's or 90's with Holly Dunn in Tampa, FL. He is better now and only gets better with age!

[@malachy1847]

Written by an Irish Guy from County Limerick Mick Hanly........

[@williefinn4932]

lovely guitar work...great song from the great hal...written by mick hanley from ireland

[@litlred412]

He's still got it!! The best voice in country music!!

[@dianaadams6718]

Love this guy can't seem to get enough of his music, loveeeeeeeeee his voice!!!!!!!

[@hughleather6525]

I love the way Kenny makes that "Talk" sing. Dude is scary good.

[@mdwayne741]

Hal still has it! A haunting song....reminds me of my 1st love.

[@angelakushner4301]

love that song hal,its the best.

[@markplacker5651]

Absolutely an underated great ...

[@tarynleighroach]

I love seeing Hal Ketchum and Kenny Grimes together-thank you for posting. Hal still has the most phenomenal voice-to say nothing of the lyrics he has written; Kenny Grimes is a fantastic guitarist who meshes with Hal Ketchum unbelievably well. So happy they are touring again.

[@primroseharan9749]

Fantastic voice and great song thanks for this

[@Noonetoloveme1]

Hal you are one good looking man and your voice well that speaks for it's self please stay with us

[@DanaDoss]

This one and ( I know Where love lives) are two of the best songs ever, well i cant leave out ( I miss my Marry), Oh hell anything he sings is great, there i said it, I remember back when , The talk about how Hal could hold a note so long,, we would all try to stay with him on the one song, I forget the name of it, but anyway we couldn't do it in short, but we enjoyed trying to, good days back then, I have watched so many singers come to stardom and fade with the sun, but the great ones still survive , Like Hal, Thumbs Up , been listening to you for sometime now, still love these songs, thank you bro!

[@maggiekelly4055]

I believe the song you're thinking of is 'I Know Where Love Lives' and the super long note on the line "keep your mansions of goooooolllllllllddddd."

[@jimincairns]

I was dared to cover 'I miss my mary'...it's on youtube.

[@debbyhood933]

ooooh. he's always been a favorite ever since i saw him headlining for another act in 1992. mesmerizing, this man

[@Noonetoloveme1]

Better than ever and 1 good looking man

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

Takes me back to the 90's and some good times some bad times. Still love Hals voice. Thanks for uploading

[@kathymartin7724]

Rest in peace Hal.

[@tobyhogan2082]

It's difficult to reach the soul of a listener, but this talented entertainer has no problem doing just that. Many thanks to you for your enjoyable gifts expressed in song. Always a HUGE fan!

[@maggiekelly4055]

Well said!

[@debhabian2010]

God Bless you & your music, Hal.

[@gilliangirl1]

Dear Kent Smith, Please don't ever take this video off KZbin or I may have to throw myself in front of a train. Thank you. Oh yes, and thank you for uploading it. :)

[@kentsmith7604]

Unfortunately, I own a company that cleans up after train accidents. Thanks for the comment, and great knowing you. :)

[@ding0925]

Train schedules are like women ..one passes by every 15min.

[@wetarez]

lol

[@maggiekelly4055]

+DW Red Too bad none of 'em are stopping by your station. ;-O

[@paulhenrydallaire]

Getting re-acquainted with the man, love his voice style and just general demeanor. Reminds me of Dire Straights. Love the man. Great pickin there also.

[@joannfresnics236]

Beautiful one of my all time favorites

[@alwayssme]

he's still awesome

[@debhabian2010]

Bless your heart, Hal!

[@SouthernStorm_]

A true troubadour. So much respect to Hal Ketchum. One of my favorites to turn to when I'm looking to mellow down from a long grind.

[@naribhidden1715]

He sounds even better with age.

[@philipearlmcg3964]

Such a great voice. RIP.

[@nsn73]

My favorite song. Love the words, voice and guitar!

[@vickiecook7464]

He's always been the sexiest man in the world.. And his voice....love it. I'd throw myself in front of a train for him but don't want to cause Kent Smith additional work. ha ha ha Thanks for uploading this.

[@lorennicholls5901]

Still sounds great!!!!

[@dolinahendry5657]

I adore this and listen to it often... love Hal Ketchum... wonder if he'll come and play int the uk

[@kevinboyd8033]

Just great!

[@lyndacarter4489]

Still sounds as good and twice as handsome!

[@prebengjestang4636]

twice the weight at least :D he sounds good

[@deeredwine6545]

love his voice

[@Harpplayer504]

Talent ,this is as good as it gets!

[@johntrik]

Amazing stuff man !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rooneycan1953]

sing it with heart and feeling. great

[@TheRokjok]

Thanks for sharing... great post !

[@4x4dually]

I love that lead pickin'. Sweet.

[@RobertWard]

His voice still rings out true!

[@jamesfeeney6295]

luv it

[@rosehuber1234]

R.I.P. Hal 😢😢

[@questfortruth665]

NICE!!!

[@RichSloanLive]

Thank you Hal, I am 54, soon too be 55 Sept 6th .. Will be five years to the day, I too was in a very dark place.. please forgive the "poss" mis-spelled or mis-place words as the tears well up as I tell you my story :( In short I loaded up my van one nite, A small upstate city, Cortland N.Y. Had been layed off from a machine shop of many years. 99 weeks of unemployment and no good job insight, Man !!! So off I went brother, Loaded up the van, However was NOT headed to Beverly :) .... With a couple bottles of rum as well as Herble Music Meds, Marching powder ect ect !!! IN my system, 3 in the morning I was off to NYC, left my wige sleeping ,NO note No Nothing Man :( And I was gone !!!! No one was really phyicly hurt , However I returned home too a Hurt and broken hearted wife and family :( After spending 28 days in a Newark NJ Jail !!! Five Years Ago, and things are soooooand I thank you !!! LOve Richoo cool brutha Hal I have my wife back, my family, and now YOU BRO !!!!

[@robincarter7855]

I still would! ;) cause I still do too :)

[@davidtoney8399]

True musicians.

[@Juber33]

Kenny Grimes, Kenny Grimes, Kenny Grimes!!!

[@songdragon04141]

I do this one love it

[@TheShaneshar]

very good,..

[@hollykauitzsch3095]

Thank you, Hal, for your beautiful music! I’ve got tickets to your 7/7 and 10/5 shows! A Heads up to Hal Ketchum fans: Individual(s) from 312 and 317 area code are contacting fans, posing as Mr. Ketchum himself to solicit funds - to be sent directly to them. Do Not Respond. If at any point you do wish to contribute to a legitimate organization to honor Mr. Ketchum’s work, consider TM Research and deal directly with them. (I am sorry to post this, but identity theft is the lowest, and Mr. Ketchum has had enough BS in his life to deal with.)

[@debbyrd]

Sing to me, baby!

[@pipertt]

Kenny Grimes, a true professional

[@barbaraschlicht1438]

Yeah great song

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

Didn't even recognize Hal until he started singing.

[@lyndacarter5090]

Damn, still a great voice, and twice as hot! Happen to have his number? I could use a crooner...

[@rogeralsop3479]

Fine

[@14Tommere]

RIP

[@dhan1876]

Rip

[@ARGCDG]

Great hair for an older man

[@brucehanson4147]

He put "Artists" of today to shame. ...another thing on the 2020 suks list.

[@justin83021]

Jesus.

[@81eagle]

......Carrying and there is being carried......Hmmm...

[@khanmckay8312]

He would've turned 70 today.

[@dee3164]

Elvis

[@shilokennels5449]

But I do

[@evalehde3869]

Not better than the original. Changed the melody too much. His voice is fine, but this arrangement falls flat.

[@googleuser1880]

Hal needs to back away from the buffet table

[@KT-so3ml]

These guys are just awesome together.