If I Needed You - The White Horse Guitar Club

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If I Needed You covered by The White Horse Guitar Club - originally composed by Townes Van Zandt. "If I Needed You" was performed on Van Zandt's 1972 album The Late Great Townes Van Zandt.
Video Production - Fionn Mulvey
The story of The White Horse Guitar club is one based around music & friendship. The bond of those two things has drawn a group of likeminded souls together and the shared experience of singing, playing and performing is a long burning fuel that keeps a bright fire lit.
Formed in early 2012, the band evolved from an open club environment into a fully fledged musical touring group of 11 friends in that relatively short space of time. The music we choose to play is deeply rooted in the fine tradition of songwriting that flourishes in the southern states of America, particularly in Kentucky & Tennessee where the Scots/Irish influence was strong. We proudly sing the songs of John Prine, Darrell Scott, Tim O'Brien, Buddy Miller, Townes Van Zandt, Tim O'Brien, Willie Nelson and more.
The WHGC has performed all over Ireland & beyond in the last 3 years, in concert settings and cosy pub corners, as street musicians and as festival favorites.
All good stories are shaped by the twists and turns of the road and the adventure of The White Horse Guitar Club is very much still being written. Keep your ears tuned and your heart open.

[@whitehorseguitarclub]

New music out now! We're happy to share 'Fish and Whistle'🎣🎶We wanted to bring a fresh perspective to this beloved song, blending our signature harmonies and heartfelt delivery to honour the timeless spirit of the original. Check it out on our KZbin channel now.

[@kbsue2009]

This may sound corney, but this filled my soul with peace. I just closed my eyes and enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing this

[@dakotahstr]

Corny? Not

[@ralphcrosby9622]

Not corny

[@katliese]

No! That is the job of music! To fill you with...

[@mariannjones8358]

This is a very beautiful song with an awesome message..it gives me peace when peace listen to it

[@2zwaantjes]

NOTHING corney about peace in your soul. ❤

[@sarahpalmer411]

I love a group of men coming together to make something beautiful. People are capable of so much good when they chose it.

[@marcosbryant865]

So beautiful This is awesome, is sensational Wow, it brings smiles to my face So peaceful and calm What's the name of this band?

[@johnmyers8415]

😢

[@johnmyers8415]

amen sarah amen. rev.12.12

[@johnsavchak8202]

​@@marcosbryant865 the white horse guitar club

[@bettyb9580]

Beautifully said

[@brendatanner1259]

RIP Townes Van Zandt, the writer of this song, whose talent has not been recognized enough.

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you roses 🌹,are you single..?

[@thefatalshore]

Nor whose talent forgotten . . . 🎶🙏🏼

[@stevegrieb6596]

Some of us remember Townes not just for his talent but because he was a friend even though he was deeply flawed.

[@allanhughes7859]

110% agree !!!!!!!!

[@jimwebb9328]

Townes Van Zandt will never die. Guy Clark told a story about when Townes was living with the Clark's temporarily. One morning at breakfast Townes sang this song. Guy said that's nice. Where did that come from? Townes said "I wrote it last night in my sleep". He just woke up in the middle of the night with this song running through his head so he got up, wrote it down and went back to sleep.

[@michelleterblanche5636]

Itz nice, deep.... enough said.

[@lovely_time1771]

Wow 💞

[@-jess--here--]

I never knew that. Thanks for sharing.

[@Buzzardsfeather]

Nice to know the background, good on ye for sharing 👍 😊

[@johndexter1421]

She need not know I truly need to know for me. I miss her every single day. Joan.

[@dragonfly8291978]

I just lost my best friend of nearly 20 years, 10-25-2023. We buried her yesterday and I've been avoiding music today because, I'm trying so hard to not sob. This song was in the suggestions and something just made me click it and I'm glad I did. Thank you! I REALLY needed this. And I believe she still will..... 💖😇💖

[@cottertwenty]

So sorry for your loss.

[@stevenhaines9489]

You got to let out. Let the tears flow. I still have songs that remind me of my best friend from the 4th grade. He past 3 years now. I cry and sob. My wife knows I still deal with his death. It’s not easy to let go. But I always go to music. And I just found this band and song. This is just amazing!

[@genevieve-gh3lp]

Hug

[@forefathersdaughter]

Thinking of you. ❤

[@vanlifecrone4618]

My heart goes out to you. I lost my beloved husband at the age of 25, nearly 44 years ago. This made me weep.

[@shelcampbell6464]

I am a Hospice Nurse, I have and still use your music to help my Patients. God bless you.

[@cottertwenty]

Thank you so much ❤

[@stevenhaines9489]

That’s just amazing!!! God bless with what you do.

[@RhmiltHadey]

God bless you, thank you 🙏

[@denniskorn9003]

Lord bless you

[@mikehauer886]

I watch this video at least once a day . I can’t sing a lick , but I sing right along . This is how REAL MEN are . Nothing fancy . Just solid individuals . Fine business guys.

[@daniellebauer3678]

I have this on my rotation. When I get too much feedback from the noise of the City, this comforts me. Just like solid men do.

[@lanceroberts4127]

Who cares I'd tou cant sing!!!! Full send

[@meob2259]

I think I've fell into the trap with you singing along Good int it

[@meob2259]

It's nice to be nice

[@christiancamlin13]

It's okay no one sings licks anyway. Vocalists usually sing hooks, verses and choruses. They aren't that complex. Anyone who wants to get better at it can. Doesn't mean yo will become Pavarotti but if Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan can sing in public with a little practice and maybe a few lessons you probably can too.I can't promise that because some people are tone deaf or have vocal afflictions that make singing pleasingly unlikely. That said most people can sing if they try. And even if you can't there is no shame in having fun with it by yourself or with friends .

[@lzrd8460]

PLEASE, PLEASE, upload more of your music on You Tube. I’m a 72 year old ‘old hippie’ that loves your music. It touches my heart as I listen again and again. Townes Van Zandt’s music is some of my fav. 👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jamesgibson4807]

I hear ya Brother!

[@magsy21]

I love your post, as it echoes my own sentiments. Amen!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@jamesgibson4807ciao James! 🙋‍♀️😊😘💘🌅

[@amandasager3731]

Me too!

[@jennhoy4939]

Thank you Jesus for your perfect Mercy❤

[@43warriormode98]

My son elijah went to heaven in September...this song ...just popped up on my feed and ....GODBUMPS ..PRAISE GOD ...❤

[@jennifermorrison229]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved son. Blessings.

[@betsygalloway3310]

Sorry for your loss. The loss of a child is a lifelong grief nothing can remove. Took me years to figure out its because when our child dies. Our hopes an dreams for and with them die also. It's the worst pain I've ever felt. 😢😢😢

[@miriammullins6062]

😢

[@212729h]

I think the Townes would be very happy listening to this .

[@melissajaynewylie2193]

What a treasure to stumble upon. Thankyou 🤍🍃

[@drakehonest2]

Hey 👋

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@drakehonest2ciao amico! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🌅

[@Happywarrior100]

Thank you pickin this song by Townes. Warms my heart. He's sorely missed. With love, from Nashville.

[@drakehonest2]

Hey

[@barbaraheartlove6911]

Townes lives in the hearts of all who love him. ❤

[@drakehonest2]

@@barbaraheartlove6911 Nice meeting you here where are you originally from?

[@drakehonest2]

@@barbaraheartlove6911 How do you mean?

[@drakehonest2]

@@barbaraheartlove6911 I’ve never been to strew, I’m originally from Norway 🇳🇴 but living in San Diego California!! Have you been to San Diego California before?

[@lisamcfarland8518]

Townes never sounded so good, thanks for doing a Townes Van Zandt song.

[@amandafriel1865]

Loved this, I named my daughter Christina.....in 1982

[@paninfolt-tv]

If I needed you Would you come to me? Would you come to me? For you ease my pain If you needed me I would come to you I would swim the seas For to ease your pain Well the night's forlorn And the morning's born And the morning's born With the lights of love And you'll miss sunrise If you close your eyes And that would break My heart in two If I needed you Would you come to me? Would you come to me? For you ease my pain If you needed me I would come to you I would swim the seas For to ease your pain Baby's with me now Since I showed her how To lay her lily Hand in mine Who could you agree She's a sight to see And a treasure for The poor to find If I needed you Would you come to me? Would you come to me? For you ease my pain If you needed me I would come to you I would swim the seas For to ease your pain

[@williamjancha2812]

Thank you

[@pam3906]

Beautiful thank you so much.

[@betsygalloway3310]

❤😢Thank you for posting the lyrics to this heartfelt ❤ ♥ song 🎵 ❤ 5:16

[@MelanieToohey]

Thank you for this beautiful collaboration.❤

[@AndyBenitez-jy7es]

Hi Melanie

[@ricktamplin5143]

Beautifully done. Saw Townes numerous times at the "Old Quarter" in Houston in the early seventies, we lived in the same neighborhood in Austin a few years later, he would play on the front porch of his house on Sunday afternoons. At 70 this makes me realize I've lived a very fortunate life.

[@annbashir5888]

Lovely memories

[@cheezheadz3928]

💜

[@fredazollinger6805]

At this age the memories flow nonstop 🧡🧡🧡✔

[@bobeverhart7151]

...first heard this in Asheville NC many years ago. ...always been a favorite! ...and these guys do it perfectly! I grew up with Doc Watson playing on his front porch on Sunday afternoons. ...and 70 is good. Godspeed.

[@ricktamplin5143]

@@bobeverhart7151 We've lived in Nashville for the last twenty years, saw Doc play the Ryman the last time.

[@DrKeithMcNally]

Just finding this in 2024. Love it. Good work.

[@ralphcrosby9622]

Townes Van Zandt would be smiling hearing this.

[@frankdubovik9929]

Bringing soul music to our troubled times. God Bless you are all inspiring.

[@startingfingerstyle]

It's silly o'clock in the early morning of New Year 2023 and I'm browsing the interweb rather than lying awake in bed! What a find. I loved this. Great video in a really evocative setting. Blend of guitars and vocals is just sensational. Please upload more. Heading off to your website now to look at this album! Thanks for a truly uplifting start to 2023 (let's all hope it kinder to the world than the last one).

[@sionyevans]

keep going fingerstyle !!

[@kimbowser2350]

Well said.

[@titomartinez2926]

Wow so really bauiteful music I heard this new year 🎉 I'm lessening from Philippines

[@mindheartsoul1219]

What do you know!?! I was up at silly oclock in the morning the same day!!!

[@jjoy7]

Up at silly hour, but, a few days later. What a find! Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeC32958]

Thx fellas. Sounds mighty fine😊.

[@ALIFY80]

This beautiful Country song reminds me of the duo Don Williams and Emmylou Harris. I really like this song because it gives me unforgettable memories. Thanks for sharing and good luck !

[@leahinparadise]

This is so perfect.🌹Van Zandt would be so pleased.💗 sniff sniff, where's a tissue?

[@lp44100]

I'm gonna believe that Townes heard this beautiful rendition.

[@erinrogers1268]

I was raised on Gordon Lightfoot and The Byrds, and that's what these guys remindme of. Great music by great musicians. Thanks, guys!

[@LinnBunch]

YES! So many people overplay Townes Van Zandt's music, but you all did this perfectly, with gentleness & soul. Thank you!

[@caroletodd6373]

Sending this to all my friends.

[@yellowpink9962]

Love seeing men free their souls TOGETHER !!!

[@terryreed5594]

oh man, what a tribute to Townes. Folk singers all!

[@canigetabeer5188]

I think I was meant to stumble across this because my dear husband, who also was a musician, passed away 26 years ago this month. Thank you 🙏

[@marcosbryant865]

So beautiful This is awesome, is sensational Wow, it brings smiles to my face So peaceful and calm What's the name of this band? And I'm sorry about your husband, my wife wasn't a musician but she had a really lovely voice, loved it when she sings I lost her too.

[@mrsSunshine63]

I found you by accident and can't stop listening to your music!! I hope you play and play and play - a real pleasure the still handmade music and with your unspeakably great voices! Music that goes straight to the heart and puts you in a good mood! THANKS ❤

[@christinalively8292]

Me too!

[@timwilliams9600]

And all God's children said AMEN!

[@Satori.Dharma]

Yes!

[@denisedavis7422]

Me too!

[@31Alden]

Everything about this is perfection: the musicians, song and lyrics, setting. A feast for the senses. Thank you, Gentlemen.

[@davidholton1990]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you roses 🌹,are you single..?

[@dorianmclean6755]

How Totally Beautiful

[@lilydancer4826]

Sat in a Target parking lot, listening to this beautiful rendition three times before my battery died! It's now in my Favorites playlist. Peace.

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you roses,are you single..?

[@ИринаКолганова-к6ю]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤️♥️💋💋💋

[@roboostenbrink6081]

What happens when you have a group of passionate, creative, and talented individuals come together as brothers to express the soul of one song? Wow! an astonishing , refreshing, and moving rendition!!!

[@royalgirl7132]

I'm sitting in hospital waiting room and came across your group. Calmed my nerves. Amazing singers!

[@AndyGilbert-el5lp]

Hello royal, how are you ?

[@RiverGem]

If there is no music like this in heaven, then when I die I want to go where it went. 💞(Inspired by Will Rogers quote: “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”)

[@robertlesliebryant3414]

Can't live without Music , a little Dog , and a Harley Davidson motorcycle

[@emilymontgomery7083]

This is my favorite cover of this song, hands down. My daughters and I sang this at my mother’s burial two weeks ago. 😢

[@lonewizzard8456]

Townes is with all of you. He is with all of us.

[@christiehopkins]

Townes. Emmylou, Emmylou and Don Williams, and now this masterpiece. Thank you all. You did it proud.

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing..?

[@Cats_in_the_Window]

Beautiful Guitar; Beautiful Voices; Beautiful People; Beautiful Music and Cinematography!! Love this!

[@HeXeHNoir]

I'm speechless, I just stumbled into this song while bouncing from site to site and it gave me chills! Thank you and please keep them coming!

[@tuttasalonen7035]

WOW from Finland.

[@philosophicallyinclined3705]

Is there anything more powerful than a collective of pure talent and masculinity captured in music? I. Think. Not. Brava.

[@madwhitehare3635]

Oh, that bass voice. I want to lay my head on his chest and hear it rumble in my bones. Real men are wonderful...

[@denawrona2467]

Lovely. Ordinary men singing a message. Friendship & Love.

[@ThePilgrimsroad]

❤❤❤

[@lynnhavili5332]

Love to hear men sing in harmony and the guitars are great Love it !

[@brianmartalus6231]

Townes would be proud!

[@marydray6171]

OUR WORLD NEEDS MORE OF THIS- JUST BEAUTIFUL!💕

[@davidholton1990]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@luna25317]

Mein Bruder ist letztes Jahr am 1.5. 22 gestorben, wurde nur 60 Jahre alt. Als ich dieses Lied das erste Mal hörte musste ich weinen 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢 😢. Nach dem 4mal Anhören wurde ich ruhiger. Danke lieber White Horse Guitar Club für das Lied. Immer wenn es mir schlecht geht sehe ich mir dieses Video an.

[@jackiedyssel8243]

Did you guys enjoy performing this as much as we enjoyed listening?

[@starbright1256]

I say yes they did. Just wonderful isn't it?

[@whitehorseguitarclub]

Absolutely ! ❤

[@AMEER-114-]

@@whitehorseguitarclub yes... Keep doing it.. At least one every six years.

[@krisjohnson3240]

@@whitehorseguitarclub I want to host a song circle with you here in East Portland by my tiny house by a Willow tree by a Coyote den.

[@Julie-sz9ll]

This touches my soul

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing..??

[@Julie-sz9ll]

@@drakehonest2 I'm enjoying my summer. How are you

[@drakehonest2]

@@Julie-sz9ll I’m doing good thanks for asking… Nice meeting you here where are you originally from?

[@RHEAHAYES-d6q]

I Absolutely LOVE A Talented Group Of White Guitarists Performing This Beautiful Song. THANK YOU❣️

[@southphillylilly]

What's wrong with you ? Do you feel better about yourself or validated that you managed to make a beautiful song connect to race? What a miserable life you must lead

[@angelbulldog4934]

​@@southphillylillyMusic isn't correlative to skin tone. Groove is in the heart. ❤

[@paigeturner7467]

Love it! 🎉I'm a 51 year old....47 year long musician...this is INSPIRING! 🎉

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you roses 🌹,are you single..?

[@tamarahanan6944]

This song is so beautiful and heart felt. I just stumbled acrossed it, so glad I did .

[@davidmurphy5083]

Hello Tamara 👋 how are you doing today, hope you’re having a great day??

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you roses 🌹,are you single..?

[@terrystutz3146]

Brought tears to my eyes! A SONG from God reminding us that he will always be here for us. A beautiful song of love

[@debrahgodbey8563]

Is there a song out there , I cry cause that was beautiful

[@jmr8889]

Soulfull cover of Townes' song

[@juliam.mallen9019]

Phenomenal 👏

[@drakehonest2]

Hey 👋

[@michaelhuyer1479]

Even the birds in the woods are quit for a moment and listen to your beautiful song,thank you so much Guys!!!

[@kellyhewitt6893]

That’s a pretty thing to say and notice. Nature knows beauty.

[@bcarolynn]

They were probably thinking, "Wow, listen the humans are singing!"

[@elizabethharalson7903]

Simple raw folk perfection with imperfection ,as it should be.

[@declarkson]

awwww that was beee-yooooootifulllll!!!!!!

[@jansheldon6615]

How lucky am I? I just found you all and fell in love! Beautiful

[@Boggelfinger]

This feels like my souls music.

[@andybetz.9978]

Hi Suzanne

[@Boggelfinger]

@@andybetz.9978 hello Andy

[@andybetz.9978]

How are you doing today Suzanne. My pleasure to meet you here today .

[@andybetz.9978]

I’ve been listening to this song for years now and it still sounds good in 2023.

[@Buzzardsfeather]

Watching you all play and sing together, it kind of renews my faith in humanity. You all bring beauty when you play in this crazy messed up world 🙏

[@bettymartyn]

What a wonderful magical moment lovely

[@catherinecastle8576]

Manly sensitive wonderful men!

[@ritaflatt6425]

Thank you guys! Such a beautifully & well put together song! ❤

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you roses 🌹,are you single..?

[@norway.1111]

Magic! Thank You 💙🎶

[@bobeverhart7151]

Thanks, guys. Appreciated more than you may realize.

[@cottertwenty]

Thanks so much. Thanks for listening. We’re listening too ❤

[@melissaeden9161]

Just beautiful, thank you!

[@artwilmeth6944]

Nice cover. Townes Van Zandt would be proud.

[@susancheers3426]

Oh this is just gorgeous....

[@davidmurphy5083]

Hello Susan 👋 how are you ??

[@susancheers3426]

@@davidmurphy5083 Fabulous and so grateful for finding this beautiful music It makes my soul hopeful. How are you?

[@davidmurphy5083]

@@susancheers3426 I’m good thanks for asking, it’s my pleasure to meet you here. Where are you chatting from??

[@susancheers3426]

@@davidmurphy5083 I live at themoment in the uk david and where are you?

[@davidmurphy5083]

@@susancheers3426 I’m in Texas. How’s the weather condition treating you over there in the UK ??

[@MorningDove]

One + One = One 💙

[@jmr8889]

Townes van Zandt. Such a great songwriter

[@tuttasalonen7035]

WOW!

[@jamesmcdermott5048]

Townes Van Zandt was Texas's greatest song writer... These Men are a fitting tribute to Texas musicians... Thumbs up....

[@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb]

Awesome rendition of a favorite by Townes Van Zandt and one my favorites to perform

[@madeleineschumacher7828]

What an inspiring and moving video. Thank you!

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing..??

[@madeleineschumacher7828]

@@drakehonest2 Fine, thank you. This is one of my favorite songs and the setting you have is so beautiful. Would you mind telling me where it was done?

[@drakehonest2]

@@madeleineschumacher7828 Nice meeting you here where are you originally from?

[@madeleineschumacher7828]

@@drakehonest2 I live in Southwestern Germany . Grew up in Queens, New York -

[@drakehonest2]

@@madeleineschumacher7828 I’ve been to Germany 🇩🇪 before it’s a very beautiful place to stay.. I’m originally from Vienna Austria 🇦🇹 but living in San Diego California.

[@taljan57]

It's a pleasure to listen to people who actually know how to play their instruments and actually can sing without help from a soundboard.

[@scottcooper578]

This is OUTSTANDING guitar & vocal harmony!!! It doesn't get better than this!!!

[@artistsmeetfilm6491]

There is nothing better then the real deal, real music, good friends; the world needs much more of this to remind them what's most important.

[@entertainmentssecretary6045]

What a joy to stumble on this when browsing! Thank you so much for posting.

[@triawillow1972]

Its 2am here in western North Carolina mountains n i was thinking the same thing✊🔥

[@im-already-tired-tomorrow]

@@triawillow1972 deja vu all over again they did this song beautifully

[@cottertwenty]

Thank you guys. Appreciate it.

[@nancyouellette6425]

Oh my goodness! Salud

[@emilieh5598]

@@im-already-tired-tomorrowi😊ssq

[@karenswenson1204]

I came across this by accident. What a blessing, and the music is so uplifting, and the blend of voice is perfect. Please sing more.

[@davidholton1990]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@jcbaggins1]

Very nice. Very nice.

[@marileedent8499]

Love it... beautiful 😍

[@CharlesGuiseppe4]

Sending you roses 🌹,are you single..?

[@arkvadik8578]

A beautiful rendition of one of my favorite songs by the great Townes can Zandt. Beautiful setting as well. I hope you all add Guy Clark to your repertoire. Thank you for your ouvre.

[@vh3092]

Come to the USA. We would be honored to watch and listen to you perform. I must say your version is the best. And I really needed Townes today, but instead you tube told me that one version had to be shared. Thank you !

[@frankabuhrman2925]

Thank you so much for this beautiful rendering of such a fine song. This is technology's gift: I can bypass commercial radio and concert arenas and find on KZbin genuine music like this, done for the sheer love of playing and singing. God bless all of you.

[@hermosasons1]

The first time i heard them sing. What a beautiful harmony song. Wow ❤️

[@loriflynn78]

Wonderful. I used to sing this as a child. Love you all 💖

[@bethelshiloh]

Thank God for real men.

[@kgoodridge1]

Wonderful harmonies!

[@AndyGilbert-el5lp]

Hello Karen, how are you?

[@anthonytorres8871]

I happened to run across this beautiful video and artistic sound😊

[@diannahorne5254]

Absolutely YES

[@beverlydiltz2604]

Perfect lullaby for me right now. Sleepy but pain won't let me rest. Your song made me forget for a moment. A song that will stay with me.

[@davidcormac]

Hello Beverly 👋 how are you doing today??

[@gabrieleortiz5041]

Sending healing thoughts to you, Beverly. I hope you’re doing well.

[@kyliestorm_music]

Can't beat it. Some good ol fashioned music. Beautiful Harmonies ❤

[@Elaine-oo4qp]

You did Townes right. Beautiful.