Hootie and the Blowfish with Willie Nelson - Let Her Cry (Live at Farm Aid 1995)

Hootie and the Blowfish performs "Let Her Cry" with Willie Nelson at the Farm Aid concert in Louisville, Kentucky on October 1st, 1995. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: farmaid.org/youtube
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help - what can you do?

[@matthewbond8874]

2024 and still listening to this great music. Will never get old.❤

[@harlo1979]

I'm 41 and Willie has been the same age my entire life

[@boomskipow1363]

😂😂

[@mountainman6405]

I'm 68 , were closer. I love Willie.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Hootie defines for me the 90s when I was dating my wife, Charleston, Beaufort, Columbia and Savannah. Everywhere we went Hootie was playing on a store or restaurant radio. R.I.P Trisha, all of us miss you so much.

[@HaidenCurbow]

it’s so weird. i blare this song all the time, but the past year it’s become one of my favorite songs ever. what’s even crazier is i now work in all four cities you named… i work for a demolition company called DECO based in charleston. crazy small world.

[@lauriemartin9255]

I have loved Darius Rucker's voice since day one ❤

[@maryhauser6685]

Im blown away....this man sounds better live than my old CD

[@ConcededSpatula]

I'm sure there are amazing singers that could cover this song but Darius is the only one that can take this song and bring a tear to your eye. This song was gifted by god directly to Darius.

[@Upurzz]

He has such strong energy in his voice . He truly sings with his soul!!

[@stoogler180]

Darius is a natural talent. Just born to play and sing. What an amazing talent. He’s right at home on stage with a guitar and a microphone.

[@alika207]

I totally agree! :-)

[@estellacohen7122]

.....still in love with the drummer and his talent to set the base of emotion for this classic!!

[@brandonbrown9334]

His father was a singer too

[@ronaldmcmillian7387]

Well all right 😄

[@derekscott1797]

Son of South Carolina.

[@Alex-sl9dc]

The fact that his live vocals are on par if not even better than his recording is a testament to his talent!

[@elonmust7470]

Real music.

[@WyomingSkysAboveMe]

He sings effortlessly

[@vitorcardoso6471]

You said it best, bro

[@stonesfan285]

Back then, you had to be able to make something to make money. Now it's like the popular music is all computer/synthesized and doesn't really say anything.

[@Cpthompson67]

His vocal range is amazing and he doesn’t need any effects layered on his vocals because he’s got the gift of a near perfect vocal pitch. God has His hand on Darius and Darius is a very anointed man. You can feel it in his presence and in his music. I am beyond blessed to know him

[@wayneandrews6960]

Fabulous musician. I have sung with him in the car 1000 times. I play it loud to drown myself out

[@Joe..3.8.0.9_]

We need to do another farm aid , and help our farmers again !!!!! Joe USN 75....

[@kevinjohnson9828]

I became a fan of "Hootie and the blowfish" the first time I heard them. Forever in my heart and soul.

[@keeneyeful]

They we're one of a kind!

[@YAHsWay]

I dedicate this song to all the women I loved that had addiction. ....

[@anunc8797]

If you've never loved someone who is an emotional car wreck, you probably can't understand this song.

[@mandiidries4297]

Absolutely love this. I mean Darius Rucker?! And the way he steps back to Wilie, but Willie makes it obvious "naw this is all for you" like the legend he is, so Darius returns to the mic and finishes his song but still graciously calls out Willie at the end. Respect to the talents of both of these greats

[@joliquetaylor6970]

Man this takes me back to being a kid hanging with my Mom and Stepdad my mom probably got sick of us both for playing this song on repeat and playing the air guitar. I grew up with Hootie, Bluestraveler, Bare naked ladies. The 90’s were such an amazing era for music! Love this song and the raw emotion it evokes ❤

[@jeffreyk9970]

I love you.. Idk what else to say

[@joliquetaylor6970]

@@jeffreyk9970 ♥️ I miss music like this. It’s organic! I just wish I could have experienced the live performances for some of those bands back then.

[@tombiehler4932]

Music brings people together...Much needed in the world today.

[@deedragrinter7817]

Hoodie/ Darius is a great musician. I like songs that tell a story which his always do. Keep on doing a great show or albums

[@private3364]

all great bands, that you mention

[@user-je3hn9cn8r]

We are all one! God is great!

[@joycecameron9137]

This touches me so much.I was in that same postion of the girl hottie sings about.Its like he created this song for the true depth of my life.

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Joyce how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??

[@DavidSmith-qq3pp]

I love this mans voice ! What a gift .

[@davidmiller2559]

David Smith gifted

[@andreisantos3283]

Distinct voice

[@teresadebiasio7739]

Me too . Great singer

[@jackbennett1485]

What a voice, amazing,,,, I could listen to him for hours

[@mathmusic1490]

My feelings exactly!!!

[@danielberry1133]

I miss this kind of music. The music today does not have the same harmony or lyrics. These were back when the lyrics had soul and meaning. Today's music all sounds the same.

[@Purinelz]

I realize how beautiful she is

[@elpapucho1237]

My wife is blue when i rescued her she did not breath until this mexican gave her life. This mexican is I.....Let her breath

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

Big-time fan of Darius & all his ventures. ❤

[@Patches09]

What a song . The deep well of pain this must come from brings tears to my eyes whenever i hear it . Someone suffered to much to create this masterpiece . You know there are real people out there suffering and I hope they find the help they cry for and find peace in their soul .

[@alika207]

I love your comment. We need more people like you in the world now.

[@sethellerbee5661]

He wrote it after hearing She Talks to Angels by the Crowes. He wrote it as a dedication to Bonnie Raitt

[@Youtuber5775-]

Thank you so very much I really needed that today. ♥️

[@maryhauser6685]

Can't tell how many times I found my loved one blue or just not breathing.....it seems to rip a piece of my soul every time....pray i have seen the last of it. God Bless all who suffer and their families.......so much sadness for all involved

[@user-fs7se5fv8h]

Just an amazing singer

[@kathymauzy391]

God Bless. & people Help and Pray for The Farmers and All the Hard Work to Raise Healthy & Bountiful Food for All to be Healthy! 👃

[@rnb4ever0122]

I swear I love Darius. I am a huge fan of his. How pure his voice is

[@slabriprock5329]

I would happily listen to Darius sing the yellow pages. My God what a voice.

[@rafeswife4347]

iagree

[@rafeswife4347]

lovehimtoo.

[@kennethrunnels4530]

Amen the man has got a God given talent

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

What a great comment.

[@jeffjones9217]

You aren't kidding!!

[@candacehampton9891]

2023...still here for this classic!

[@lauragrande8816]

Love the props he gave to Willie.

[@homelander1175]

one of the best artists to ever write music

[@judynewman4400]

Beautiful song. He definitely puts his heart into every word. What a voice

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Judy how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??

[@LeighPettyGoodson]

Still listening The story of my live.i will continue my fight for my life.

[@peterf5950]

it's time for American Politicians to listen to the music...from a Canadian who grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas

[@justsayin1852]

Willie Nelson (very humble) always dresses like an orphan ...

[@everetteaton3715]

Darius Rucker said this was the day of his life when he knew he made it cuz Willie Nelson played backup for him

[@jennifersawyer4182]

Love it and I love you Guys!

[@justinscobell4961]

Except for the fact that he either had no audio or he had the volume down all the way on purpose

[@glenbausch3484]

Always a pleasure to hear Darius sing anything at all .

[@cliffordfrancisco4866]

Any time Willie Nelson sings or plays with you that means you made it.

[@deangulberry1876]

Has to be an awesome feeling

[@briargoatkilla]

Thumbs up if you seen 'em at Rockafella's!!!! Columbia rules.

[@blabla494]

To be backstage with Willie and Darrius before this performance would have been awesome

[@MegaANWAR786]

JUST LISTEN TO THAT FUCKIN VOICE!!!!!

[@scottludden2136]

Walking down memory lane at 2:40 am on a Friday morning (insomnia), not sure how I ended up here, but damn…this is great! I sure wish I could have seen them live. REUNION! It’d be insane!

[@alika207]

Did you see their comeback tour in 2019?

[@johnelkins8182]

Wille Nelson picking guitar, great

[@belindaloux8354]

We're from the keys,,,, this is our singer. We all love him.

[@lindagibson6353]

Darius with Willie = Absolute greatness

[@Trouble-Clef]

When Hootie first got big I played the cassette tape so much I wore it out and bought a new one. I love their music and Darius Ruckers voice that much. I played it over and over in my back yard while tanning and it was a HOOT! Thanks HATBF ♥️

[@danstahler2240]

That was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen

[@maverickjohn923]

One of the biggest one and done groups to put out only one good album and fade away.

[@kamysailings877]

Hootie and the blowfish you have helped me so much with this song in my life. My depression and suicidal thoughts so deep I need songs like this to tell the world how my mind speaks to myself.

[@alika207]

You are loved!

[@lindagibson6353]

Darius is absolutely talented. He writes the best songs.

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Linda how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??

[@maxinewallace6213]

I grew up with Country, Blues, Rock from the 70's to the 80's .Country has always been my go to. Although my best "News Year's Eve was sitting in BB Kings bar in Memphis..I was in Aww..

[@sandrafarrow6804]

We find ourselves her again!! 😘❤️😘

[@brianarmstrong498]

Went to college with these guys....saw them 50 times over the years. First time was at Green Streets for a dollar. Great memories....better band

[@Justfor2day10]

Brian Armstrong Damn you’re lucky to of went to college with them and heard them before they got big!

[@angelacook1206]

Not quite 50 years....earliest you could have seen them were 1986. I am from,Columbia too. Still wonderful.

[@kevincosgrove948]

Damn Brian. Thats cool. Just regular dudes that ended up playing and putting together good songs

[@jccuby7771]

five points!

[@roberthall7574]

Angela Cook he didn’t say 50 years. He said 50 times! You must be a Clemsux Tater!

[@nikkienova129]

Back to those days... What I would give ..

[@jerrondavis3259]

One of the best male voices of our time

[@marciacraven4032]

Still listening on December 6, 2021.

[@alvinphillips4769]

My best friend growing up is one of the peopleI respect still today !! One of best family I ever have been around his Father was my track coaches , football as well and encouraged me to get to another of accomplishments in my youth to help me out today never give up on my self Joey charals great friend His folks too

[@Bear2man858]

By any band name he is amazing. What a voice

[@ziggybammurphy1645]

I was a never a Hootie fan when they first appeared, but the older i get, the more ive come to appreciate their talent and how good Darius is....

[@ficknoti]

Ditto. when its on the radio in the 90s I'm like turn this. then I learned. and also heard modern music which is junk

[@lorishu48103]

Same

[@elonmust7470]

Real music.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

@@ficknoti this was modern music when it first came out. One of the early examples of "yarling" vocals

[@darcys9916]

Man Darius has aged like fine wine. He is so handsome. Love his voice. I even love his country music. So talented. Miss Hootie though, the band as a whole was awesome.

[@pambeamon5417]

He's awesome isn't he. Fine as wine...lol.

[@tamiholmgren6589]

Hello Hootie & The Blowfish,,,,,,,, This Song is Amazing & it Reminds Me When I was In Tucson Arizona a Long Time Agao ,,, &Iwas in A Bad Relationship & This Song Played Over My Cassette Tape Player & Made Me Happy For A Few,,, Thanks,,, ‼️🎶🎶🎵‼️🎵🎶‼️☮️‼️

[@steffaniem403]

His voice slays me to this day.

[@DonaldDump2024]

Steffanie M The voice. He’s the man.

[@redSectorA]

I got talked into playing drums (it was a Wed or Thu night) for their opening band about a week before cracked rear view came out- a little over a year before this Live Aid show. I didn’t really know who they were. Essentially, right before they broke big. I was one of very few people in the club when Darius did a soundcheck. He belted out Let Her Cry a cappella as I sat 10 feet in front of him. Holy moly what a voice. The hair on my arms stood up. I will never forget how down to earth they were. One year later they were back in town playing the big arena.

[@philiphapeshis1226]

My brother knew them they webt to u.s.c together.

[@wcm68tn]

Cool story, Comfortably Numb!

[@monamcnatt2373]

Lucky you!

[@RileyAnderson69]

Such a cool Story. Jealous

[@alika207]

What a story!

[@davidhemenway1006]

Sing it brother

[@DracRummins]

I’m extremely impressed I very rarely get impressed

[@kuyaa74]

just found out one of my friend's passed away and this was one of his favorite songs and always had me sing it for him when we were at the bar when they karaoke.....R.I.P CAPTAIN JACK you will forever be missed and remembered and I'll always sing this song in remembrance of you.....til we meet again dear friend..

[@jdh023]

+Alex Lemos Amen brother. We are partying and listening to tunes on youtube. You just had 30+ people tip their bottles and pour a drink in memory of friendship and loyalty.

[@kuyaa74]

+jdh023 thank you so much to you and all your friends that really means so much to me that was a very touching gesture and i know my friend captain Jack would have appreciated it so very much as well again thank you from the bottom of my heart..😊

[@mace5258]

+jdh023 very cool, man. All the best!

[@troyissmexy]

dude chill out captain jack is dead

[@denisecottrell5045]

Alex Lemos I'm So Sorry for your Loss

[@rcnyoplait]

I've always liked hootie...the raspy country style vocals, the bluesy solos and fills, the harmonies...just touches my soul!

[@erins3934]

Me too!!!

[@ericviner3604]

a men u

[@maryfedor7981]

My troubled times for sure!!!

[@trxfrmr4191]

I’d let her it all if she were still alive RIP Jackie

[@chris21904]

Thank you for bringing so much joy in to my family through out the years. You are the truth Darius. We appreciate you!

[@lordchief7870]

Such an amazing song. Killer performance!

[@mistressofthedark1476]

I play this song whenever I'm depressed, and I've been thinking about the only man that I've loved, and still loved. He's an alcoholic,and he got sober after I left, and I haven't talked to him in years, and I want to so bad, because he was also my BFF. I'm just scared that he doesn't want to talk to me, and I'm also scared that he's started drinking again, I heard from people who think that he has, but I pray to GOD that he hasn't. It's hard loving someone with an addiction.

[@margaridacosta270]

If he is the love of your life just try to talk with him by phone, message something like that....try to see him one more time. You will regret when he dies not doing it.

[@gabrielguevara6121]

This is an unbelievable timeless masterpiece. The singer signs with a deepening emotion that moves the audience magically. Incredible talent and endless memories from this song and it’s musical era.

[@kenhancock2302]

Hootie has one of the best voices in rock.

[@lorishu48103]

Rock, country, soul, a little jazz, blues

[@shelleyking8450]

Darius has been country to his core forever.

[@batchleygary7314]

Isn’t he from North Carolina? I’m punk rock but love hootie to death

[@idolcrazi93]

My favorite hootie and the blowfish song

[@calvinmachella9701]

Brings back a lot of memories

[@floodx4947]

So few people can reveal their soul through their voice. Darius can, and it is beautiful.

[@lindasmithford3363]

Absolutely beautiful! I've been with him since day one. Willie I've been with you since my teens n now 60's. Music together is amazing to my soul!

[@jumpshot1369]

This man's voice is flawless? The sun will always come up like this!

[@lestercoons3962]

Oh how I wish I could've been at that concert! Alas, my concert goin' days are long gone, I'm just an old crippled man with some awesome memories...some bad ones too.

[@kaceygrace9110]

You know he was smoking in the back with Willie before this 😂❤ so glad to be a 90s baby and grow up listening to legends like this

[@cathrinepetheram2239]

I could listen to his awesome voice 24/7

[@cathrinepetheram2239]

I'm going to look that up..Thanks Matthew

[@lakotasky4733]

Song came out when i was a teen & i liked it but got sick of it bc radio overplayed it. As an adult w/ 2 years sobriety it has much greater meaning! Great voice & lyrics!

[@sarajgatzimas6056]

This songbalways makes me feel better, especially when I feel lost... Thank god for music... 🎶 🎶 🎶

[@sarajgatzimas6056]

This song always

[@sarajgatzimas6056]

He's a bully

[@sarajgatzimas6056]

Stop hurting women

[@sarajgatzimas6056]

Instead, Love Women. I know pain. I feel like a black man in this corrupted system

[@user-bv8qb8nw1n]

Great music always!

[@ontheone9559]

What a talent he is!

[@georgemartinez1826]

His soul is unreal! This dude can mix it up with all genres around the world. Damn good music.

[@dianebray4355]

So true years later he is rocking country!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Una grande performance per una canzone molto bella! 😊😍😘🎶🎸🎸🎶💘❤️💋💯💯💯🌅

[@EMMAT444]

Sydney, Australia in the house! This band such a huge part of my life! Thank you!

[@kevinroeske8131]

I love how Darius is visibly and audibly inebriated and yet his performance is spot-on, slurred speech and all. Master entertainer.

[@flamingogirl4529]

I guess with Willie behind ya it's all good, lol. I still loved it!

[@rondunning2961]

Kevin Roeske he is with Willy, you’d have slurred speech to 😜

[@chazspleen]

Not sure about that. Darius is pretty straight edge

[@joydrop26]

I thought it was just me thinking that LOL

[@livinglifeontheedgechaos.1957]

Let me introduce you Also to ozzy....

[@sadsonny]

Didn,t know this band, (sorry 54 years old, from Europe., hahahaha) but i like them very much, his voice is special

[@CHRIb3600]

he does country music now solo. His name is Darius Rucker

[@sadsonny]

+Chris Brown thank you, i found Some very Nice music from Darius rucker on you tube.

[@TravisOrr]

+sadsonny darius rucker is the man mate

[@stacyconstant7466]

America needs another farm aid to help our American farmers

[@mcdeckiii3204]

I went to a Hoitie convert at the river in Knoxville, Tn. (amazing experience) This buds for you.

[@cgarcia1777]

A deep song. I have been listening to it all day. It's about a guy who is dealing with a woman who treats him like crap. She loves her dad and Stipes in second place, he is in third place at best. She toys with his heart. Darius has the perfect voice for this song.

[@Blackestblack666]

It's sad that there are so many comments about colour. The ears can't distinguish between black and white so why not just enjoy the enormous talent of this great musician?

[@kobiesmith8856]

For the longest time I never knew he was black. To me it doesn't matter. He's a music legend in my heart!

[@davidbruno5215]

It is a shame. One of my close friend and still remains that. Is black. My wife and went to dinner with y buddies and his wife😎. We switched wives, heads out of the gutter and went to eat at a place that has great food but should have KKK on the sign. We walked in as two mixed couples, arms around each other etc..Now both Rich and I are no light weights about handling ourself. This was in 79 . Racial crap was abundant. You should have seen the faces and snarls we got. Turned out we probably shouldn't have tempted fate like that.it was fun though. Getting to Hootie. We played let her cry almost nightly when we did gigs. High request. We have a singer that gigs with us that has that type of voice.Always makes the Lady's cry. Great band in its time. I would drop in to see Darius whenever his shows were feasible. I think we should be past all the race crap. People are People. Said my piece. Dave

[@kierankeegan4665]

Blackestblack666 music is not jugdementel... It's the people that listen are ... No colour or creed please ... just music . Life too short ... 👍👍👍

[@ronserps8489]

righteous words

[@ccurrywright]

He is SOOO talented. He's my favorite contemporary Country artist. The odd thing is my favorite older artists are Charlie Pride (straight Country) and Ray Charles (who is more crossover). Personally, I do think genetics do have a lot to do with talent and voices. It's not meant to be good or bad. Just fact. The best singers are people of color. Hands down. Just listening to Tuskeegee by Lionel Richie and watching the DVD. What a talented man. I LOVE that CD. Good music is just good music. The world is blessed to have Darius Rucker.

[@TaroBlindLabrador]

Hootie & the Blowfish, these guys were all about the music. Wish I could see them play live or play them at golf, they are part of the rich tapestry of performing arts. It is about time that we call out the haters and stand up for true equality, not just lip service.

[@mikeamphlett7913]

Was never a fan much back in the day, but realise now this guy has the most awesome voice. Wish I could sing half as good

[@nickbone396]

His voice is second to none !

[@lunaticfriends9905]

Ive allways liked this song . However when i watched this video and saw the emotion he puts in it...i swear i can feel his heart and soul...THATS THA JAM

[@LeighPettyGoodson]

Here again. The 90s was the best decade. 2024 the fashion is back

[@janowens2212]

Beautiful .❤️🌹His music was differently a Heart mover. Miss him.

[@greglewis1146]

What a voice!

[@juliafrankenfield4319]

Hootie came in a time of troubles for me and they helped me through it. Love them