Jeff Daniels Shocks Kelly Clarkson With Moving Original Song Performance

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[@amsterdamoriginalsaustralia]

Kelly should take him on tour

[@calhancock9701]

This has to be one of the best kept secrets in all of entertainment. Jeff Daniels is amazing!

[@GeneralPadron]

Holy shit. Jeff Daniels needs to produce a Country Music Album....

[@kenzor9138]

What happened to "save me" , I watched that vid every day.

[@yourarsenaladvisor]

Yeah, but I think he practiced. 😊

[@ZoOnTheYT]

Jeff Daniels isn't even known for music, yet that was one of the most heartfelt, poetic and well structured songs I've ever heard. Not to mention, some pretty good guitar playing. That folks, is talent!

[@donbazzell9126]

Hell yeah!

[@mitchy3438]

That was exactly what I was thinking. Talented dude

[@franklinblack2716]

🥰 Mr. Daniels made me sappy about my 3 girlfriends (guitars)..his words waxed poetic because GOD putting a guitar in my hands at 56yo broke my alcohol addiction!! Thank you my musical brother!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 3:39

[@richboshart1201]

He’s actually done small tours before. Not his first foray into performing live. What an incredible song.

[@RodneyPleasants-eh7hh]

Same with Steve Martin. Amazing banjo player. Creative people are built different

[@calonmusician]

"You turn my never evers into maybe I just might" That's a great line right there.

[@Scott-fy7fm]

Delivered dso well too, this song is excellent

[@stevrgrs]

100%. That one stuck out to me too :)

[@billsilcott9692]

Yes, that one hits hard. Got me a little misty eyed. I can definitely relate.

[@vince.capuano]

I just realized he didnt do the whole song. There's a 2nd verse where he says "When I'm down you come around my corner on two wheels." That one gets me

[@Scott-fy7fm]

@@vince.capuano where did you hear the full song, is it on KZbin?

[@reginafowler3517]

"I ain't holding you, my friend. It's you who's holding me"...brilliant songwriting and a beautiful song.

[@butlerdawgs78]

The best line. Love it

[@T999BYE]

After 45 years+ of playing, that line definitely resonates...beautiful song 🎵

[@patriciajeffries3858]

Ditto. How awesome.

[@KingZook_MusicTX]

That part got me. ❤

[@GaiaCarney]

I am so moved by this song - a song about how music _COMPLETES_ us 💗

[@glennjacob1186]

There is something so powerful about an old man with an acoustic guitar

[@pauliethebrit]

experience....

[@PuppetMasterdaath144]

you are old

[@seancasey5024]

Viagra

[@shaswotmalla]

spot on! voila

[@DontAssume123]

❤

[@ral1020]

I'm 70 years old. Been through some major hardships and trauma in my life (probably still more to come) I started playing guitar when I was around 10. In a way, it's been my life-line. Helping me get through much darkness. This put a lump in my throat.. Thanks Jeff

[@davidcook1057]

I know exactly what you mean. In my darkest hours - I always grab my guitar - it heals the soul. In my happiest moments - I grab her also. It has been the closest of friends in good times and bad. What a beautiful tribute - authentic and so soulful.

[@planet_aldrain224]

@davidcook1057 yeah it truly does and when my dad passed in April of 2022 I wrote a song for him but I still add or improve on it. And now I’m going to make one for my great uncle who we in my culture considered him as grandpa passed in February.

[@spoders92]

I’m half your age and have been through hardships as well. Guitar, and music in general, has saved my soul. Keep playing, brother!

[@MikePanov]

100% same

[@davidcook1057]

@@planet_aldrain224 It is a beautiful gift that lasts Forever - to write a song for your dad. My dad taught me to play when I was 10-11. I never stopped. I also played a song for him at his Funeral. The hardest thing I ever had to do. It broke me up, but he was my biggest fan. I play for him, everyday. I know he hears me, as I am sure your dad hears you.

[@EvanJoanette]

The guy waited this long in his career to unleash this talent. Brilliant.

[@crogger321]

I'm literally shocked. Wonder why he waited so long? Maybe he was self conscious.

[@themaskedmusician4846]

This song is 13 years old at least

[@donjohn2695]

Jeff's been playing guitar for over 35 years and has wrote countless songs and this original song he wrote is very old

[@DW94576]

@@crogger321he’s been playing for years, he lives in my small town in Michigan and I just listened to him play last night. First time I heard him play was at least a decade ago.

[@SamHollidayV]

“You had amazing guitar and singer songwriter talent this entire time???” “Yeah, it’s the Rockies?”

[@CurtisCarroll-ox1sg]

Jeff Daniels just wrote the best country song in the last 25 years. Holy shit

[@loriv.8986]

Seriously! I was blown away!

[@aaqilian5.085]

Mm, Jason Isbell entered the chat. Sturgill Simpson says hang on a minute. I’ll admit this was a damn good song but you’ve way overblown your claim.

[@phillipcraggs6202]

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[@nottelling9472]

I've lost count how many times I've watched this. It's just a catchy uplifting tune. Old school.

[@d_no_allyn_86]

​@@aaqilian5.085who cares. No one needs you to come here and shit on someone else's feelings or views on something. Or take the attention off of it. Maybe to them it was.

[@robertjames9332]

The funny part is that this song was released in 2010. I found it in 2016. I am SO thrilled that so many more people are finding it in 2024. Just so perfect.

[@victorsalazar754]

i found it in 2024!

[@IntelligentElephant]

well what's the name

[@ricardoredes7340]

here i am my god

[@mrjesuschrist2u]

Today

[@AndrewSmith-vh3gu]

"You turn my never-evers into maybe-I-just-might" is poetry that sliced me right down the middle.

[@thebesttheworst2277]

Yip, that's the line that made my ears prick up. 👌👏

[@dionvanhezewijk5390]

@@thebesttheworst2277 My prick pricked up as well.

[@angelinasouren]

Yes

[@mycroft16]

He has an incredible gift for words. And the duality of meanings here... the way it could be about a person, or maybe the inanimate object has been with him so long that it has a personality to him. We all have that thing we talk to when we're alone. We ask it the rhetorical questions we don't ask to anyone else. And it sounds like he sat down and wrote a song to thank his friend who has always been there. And honestly, I think his somewhat gruff voice, imperfect, makes it so much better and real.

[@thomas3816]

Man Kelly's reaction to that line is gold. Such a powerful and beautiful lyric.

[@thejavelin7832]

Blows away all of the "country" songs in the last decade. Well done, sir!

[@zackamig4446]

Ummm no definitely not all of them lol.... Try some billy strings, Colter Wall, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton etc.... plus this song is at least 13 years old by now. Tis a great tune though

[@CharlieBrn]

The kind we need in the last decade ban going forward. It's the labels that are holding this back. They know bits out here all that is needed is placement.

[@CharlieBrn]

​@@zackamig4446Stapleton is well established an go back far beyound the last 10 ...more like 15 year drought of true country songs. Western genre died of attrition of a fading lifestyle. But true Country is being stripped away and replaced with a false label. You did btwcmis a recent name the bears credit for great songs of traditional sound. We simply need more. I'm speaking of Dalton Dover.

[@zackamig4446]

@@CharlieBrn Dalton dover is literally pop music just like the rest of those Nashville labels. You've lost all credibility

[@iluvyunie]

dylan gossett

[@petepete2284]

"When my fingers find your strings " What a great line. Jeff just made my week.

[@iambueno]

Jeff just made me weak.

[@Scott-fy7fm]

There were lots of great lines, for me it was "turn my never evers into maybe I just might". Those lyrics were solid all the way through

[@semicolon101]

Doesn’t take much to impress you hey

[@petepete2284]

@@semicolon101 Lol. more impressive,my freind, than looking at someone painting grass.

[@JoMagic-ny8zu]

​@@semicolon101semicolon means half ass.. 😂

[@blainebowling3303]

Just lets you know that there a thousand of unbelievably talented people out there that you never hear of. …made me cry.

[@chrischris9370]

I cried with you.

[@khanbal]

you’re so so right, there’s talent hidden everywhere

[@MusicisWin]

This was so good I had to crown Jeff Daniels as the best guitar playing celebrity in the world. The man simply ROCKS.

[@PTBiturbo]

I had to come check it out after your video, Tyler. Im a little bit touched by this performance, wasnt expecting it.

[@PedroFaria]

You, Sir, are absolutely correct. And you are the awesome guru, so.... 😅😊

[@koalaimpala25]

I watched your video earlier in my lunch break. Great breakdown but I'm surprised you weren't more touched by the lyrics. You even giggled about Kelly tearing up. I don't even play guitar, and I teared up lol

[@jimsanders8522]

I just saw your video and checked it out. I've watched it almost 10 times now. I am sure Conan will understand.

[@TruthrConsequences]

After THIS why would you expect anything less? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKrddYWZaJmfaMk

[@barryneill1595]

I think we have all just witnessed the biggest and most beautiful surprise in a long time. Wow, thank you for sharing this Mr Jeff Daniels 👍

[@kevinb9n]

song's been out for like 15 years tho :-)

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

well said.

[@maypalmer]

UNREAL!!!

[@mdv2043]

If someone has not offered him a recording contract after that .... there are no words to describe... that song was better than 99.9 % of the music being put out today.

[@molder2233]

Let’s not get carried away.

[@RustyShakleford01]

@@molder2233 Hell, I'd buy an album of 10 songs of that quality.

[@anylocal]

Lucky for you Jeff Daniels has been putting out incredible albums for over 20 years!

[@Afropalmen]

Yeeee this song is like 15+ years old of him :)

[@jaminmaki4243]

He's clearly a man of faith who wants nothing to do with a contract in an evil industry of filth.

[@tracyaulbrook9594]

That was absolutely beautiful Jeff Daniel’s! That needs to be released. I love it.

[@night-swimming]

It was released in 2010. Look it up.

[@ralphprice5136]

Actually, Jeff is well known in composing circles with hundreds of songs to his credit. I’ve seen him a number of times here in Chelsea, Michigan where he’s from and owns the famous Purple Rose Theater. Fantastic poet, song writer, actor and just a wonderful person.

[@samurai-slayer]

That is so cool! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheChefmike66]

Very cool.

[@thinkbeforyouvote]

I'm only a city or two away and I've never made the trip. Maybe I just might...

[@strangeworldmasterjack143]

That is right he starred in The Purple Rose of Cairo, a Woody Allen film. That is pretty cool. Thanks for the footnote.

[@dkdebest]

Liar chelsea is in london uk, you are just lying

[@BigelowInventions]

I never in a million years would have thought someone could make a serious love song for their guitar. I stand corrected. That was beautifully written! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@sabyegrp]

This was great. There is one other love song to a guitar. John Denver, This old guitar. Listen to it om youtube.

[@BigelowInventions]

@@sabyegrp Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely check it out!

[@BigelowInventions]

You were right! That song is amazing too! I just added it to my favorites list. Thanks again! 😎

[@ctbadger]

Tonight I Just Need My Guitar by Jimmy Buffett

[@Pre1321]

The song ain't just about the guitar, I think...

[@haroldclark1787]

Jeff Daniels is a true Renaissance genius. A gifted actor, a skilled musician, and seemingly an all-around nice guy, Mr. Daniels is a man in full. We are better off for having him in our midst. Thanks, Jeff Daniels, for the breadth of brilliance that you bring to the world. It's much appreciated, and inestimably admired.

[@TruthrConsequences]

MY personal favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKrddYWZaJmfaMk

[@sandraconnelly7507]

He left Hollywood decades ago and he and his Wife moved out of California with their 3 now successful grown Children. Married for over 40 years....he did everything right.

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

EXACTLY what he said.

[@webberman1]

Been following Jeff's music and performing his songs for almost 20 years now. He's a fellow Michigander and one of the most talented people to walk the earth. Great human being to boot.

[@soundinducedflow]

"I hold you so carefully, I handle you with care...but I'm not holding you, its you who's holding me" - what a beautifully poetic line. Love Jeff Daniels even more

[@cry_now_laugh_later]

If you’re gonna quote someone would you mind actually quoting them?

[@jacqulinroy3463]

Loved Jeff Daniel’s sing and guitar playing. I enjoy his acting, but who knew there’s more.

[@eugenejoseph7076]

I'm 65, married to my best friend for 38 years, and she's my 'guitar'! Thanks Jeff, you made my day.

[@mikebarker7626]

Im curious, what kind of guitar is it?

[@alterbridgefan99]

​@@mikebarker7626lol you didn't understand what he said

[@alexf1525]

@@alterbridgefan99 cant compare a woman to a guitar...what a guitar gives you a woman cant..NEVER

[@eugenejoseph7076]

@@alexf1525 it was a metaphor, DUH!!!

[@alexf1525]

@@eugenejoseph7076 wasn't talking to you..DuhhhhhhDuhhhhh,open your eyes

[@emanohtolify]

This is exactly what KZbin is for. I'd never see this snapshot of perfect entertainment without it. That was wonderful.

[@aprilsmith3683]

There is a kindness about this man...🇿🇦

[@ericacaldwell1780]

This should be on the radio! So pretty!

[@leebrendalee]

Holy crap he would definitely win the voice,,,great actor and sings too, I am absolutely stunned

[@Trazz4]

Yes, The World needs to hear this song!!

[@davidmennecke3690]

sadly, mainstream radio doesn't want talented artists :(

[@franklinblack2716]

Hear hear..🎉 those words actually have TRUTH to them..saved me from alcoholism..

[@jstar1000]

Does anyone listen to the radio anymore? I never do and haven in years. Why would I?

[@JumbleTasteSpinning]

Wow!!! I'm jeff daniels fan for 30 years and i NEVER heard him singing! And like that??! And playing like that?? My god i'm crying here. Jeff you are amazing ❤

[@jonniiinferno9098]

here he is again -singing Grand-Father's Hat kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ3PonaJZ9B4kMU

[@jonathanr1933]

You haven't watched The Newsroom then I guess? 🙂

[@RemyLebeau1985]

Must watch The Newsroom.

[@lauriegalbraith6669]

Watch him sing “That’s How I Got to Memphis” on Newsroom

[@2wayproducing2584]

Kelly was genuinely speechless, I love it.

[@Tony-vf9zu]

Not really she spoken half way through the performance which prompted the audience to clap

[@donjohn2695]

Kelly was shocked she didn't think Jeff could play such a tender song like he did she became abit emotional towards the end

[@Tony-vf9zu]

@@donjohn2695 why is that such a suprise though

[@CableWrestler]

She wasn't speechless. She spoke through it and ruined the performance.

[@paullucas3]

I could see her as a little girl.

[@stevenconnor3840]

I've been listening to this song for 13 years, Jeff is on Spotify and goes on tour singing, some of his other songs are fantastic, a phenomenal actor and terrific singer.

[@erikj345]

Whats the name of this song steven?

[@billyraybar]

@@erikj345 When my fingers find your strings.

[@erikj345]

Thank you!

[@curtismitchell538]

Wow! I mean, WOW! He said it all in that song... been playing almost 62 year snow and he just spoke the heart of ALL of us who love our guitar. And ol' boy can play, sing and write? Fantastic!

[@JuanCastillo-nx3oi]

Indeed he did. Always wanted to make a heartfelt song for my guitar. If there was a fire. I’d rather save my guitar than guns, games, pictures. The guitar is my other arm

[@iggyfritz7150]

Jeff as a Musician of over 40yrs, your song brought me to tears. The Love of my Life was never there, but my guitar always is. Brilliant lyrics and I love your choice of chords and great finger pi king. Give us more, that was incredible.

[@phillipcraggs6202]

I've watched this more than a few times, and can't get over how good Mr Daniels is.

[@christianrasmussen2961]

I started playing as an emotional outlet when my mom died. It helped me a lot. Since then I've had many struggles and my guitars have always giving me comfort over these last 25 years. This song resonates all the way into the center of my heart. Thanks Jeff. That was a big but welcome surprise.

[@jonniiinferno9098]

just found this - Jeff Daniels kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ3PonaJZ9B4kMU

[@Stevenotfamous]

I think he made a great tribute to all of those who have relied on the guitar throughout our lives

[@johngreeve8813]

He just told a beautiful story with amazing talent. That was real folks!

[@davidbatin1699]

He's amazing. Nobody expected he could play the guitar that good & sing. He's not only a very good actor but he's just as good as a musician.

[@brianblackorg]

I watched the Amazon series "American Rust" for the first time this week and one of the episodes his character was playing guitar, and I thought....I'll bet Jeff knows how to play. I had no idea how good he was until this KZbin video. One of our finest actors and now.... I would love very much to see him doing a live performance with his guitar. Incredible.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

He's got a new single out called American Rust, based on the series. Many of the projects he's worked on have inspired songs over the years. He's got tons of albums.

[@stevekile1919]

Never knew him as a singer - songwriter till today. Outstanding,

[@Menacing_Mike]

Same. I'm dumbfounded. My wife showed me this and I was SO surprised.

[@georgeb8781]

As a guitarist of over 20 years who feels like they’ve lost there way and become disconnected from the love of my life that is guitar through so much loss… this is a wonderful reminder of the lifelong friendship and romance we create with our instruments that help show the world (but first ourselves) who we are, and who we can be. 🖤

[@bertblue9683]

Ok, as a guy from KZbin, stop saying as a guy from.

[@jeremystovall9616]

Never once did he write “as a guy from” only you did. Twice. Can I buy you glasses? Or atleast take my money for you mental health medication.

[@georgeb8781]

@@jeremystovall9616 I appreciate you 😊

[@goodini026]

"and when im at a loss for words, you find them in my heart" dude...that hit me like a ton of bricks

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

Every not hit me like a ton of bricks but that line was stellar.

[@craigroeser181]

Jeff Daniel’s never ceases to amaze me! He is a truly gifted actor. He is tremendously funny, and now he demonstrates he cannot only sing very well, but play guitar equally as well. To top it off that was a lovely song he wrote! He is truly amazing, and I am a big fan!

[@carrie-annemcisaac5116]

That was such stunning writing and beautifully played. It should be released. He's an amazing artist with many artistic talents.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

He's been recording music for years. When My Fingers Find Your Strings is off his 2010 album Keep It Right Here!

[@carrie-annemcisaac5116]

@@muppetsstoogesfan1 Really? That's incredible!! I'll have to check it that out. Thanks!! 😊

[@vincentaguilera-v2l]

I’ll tell you this, he didn’t have the right voice for this song….until now.

[@shellylavigne5913]

Oh my!!! What a talented human you are❤

[@rickieallen2832]

I agree 100 percent ❤

[@bullish7352]

"You were there when I was thinking through all them things I was thinking of" and "you turned my never-evers into maybe I just might" are lines that very accomplished songwriters will go an entire career without matching. What a man Jeff Daniels!

[@mycroft16]

And what makes them so great is just how simple and unassuming both of those lines are. One is a simple repetition, the other is just an opposite. But you don't have to think about such a simple line, you just know exactly what it feels like.

[@singvang1247]

That was legitimately so beautiful...

[@MarkSmith-cy3vz]

Jeff Daniels needs to start singing country music. This should be on the radio on all country stations. This is a big hit song number 1. This is real country music like from the 1980s & 1990s

[@Ppuffdiddleydangdoof]

I agree, this is a #1 song. And I'm a metal guy.

[@YankeeDudelDandy]

I met Jeff outside of God of Carnage in 2011. I was walking down the street and saw the crowd of people waiting for autographs, I scooped a playbill up while crossing the street and walked right up to him, as he signed it I said, “you’re best actor working today” he looked up at me and very heartfelt said, “thank you so much”. I’ll never forget that day. He’s a true artist and a kind soul.

[@mycroft16]

Never met him, but would love to. You can tell that he does what he does because he genuinely loves doing it. He is extremely humble.

[@rammelcol]

He wrote an ode to his guitar!

[@bobbyterrito8011]

As a lifelong guitar player, I’m crying like a baby!!! Those words were so beautiful and hit me so deep!!! Thank you Jeff! Im learning this so I can sing it to my guitar 🎸 ❤

[@fuud4thot]

Niiiice

[@gilray1977]

I had the same immediate thought. My eyes were welling up and I thought I can learn and play that. I would care what human was listening because I would be singing to heard... but rather felt by my 30 yr long companion :)

[@user-yz3et4lq9y]

Wow. As a 61 yo lifelong guitarist, that teared me up pretty intensely. I'm sure this will be recorded, likely thanks to the sweet Kelly, what a treasure you are girl!

[@actualsizevoice]

Oh Jeff, I liked you as an actor but I love you as a musician. Fantastic pickin.

[@chienpo672]

That was one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. Beautiful!!

[@jorothquicstar7050]

I'm am in awe, tears in my eyes. The last time I saw this guy he was driving a dog. That was incredible.

[@joshuaheald1918]

Her reaction makes me cry. She is just so humble and pleasant.

[@rottenamiigo9443]

As a 30 year old man with BPD. Guitar has been the one constant in my life. The one thing that I could vent my anger, sadness, emptiness and graciousness to. I’ve never cried so hard hearing a love letter to such a beautiful instrument.

[@bleedingfingers7457]

"Guitar has been the one constant in my life. The one thing that I could vent my anger, sadness, emptiness and graciousness to. I’ve never cried so hard hearing a love letter to such a beautiful instrument." Same, my man. Same.....

[@rottenamiigo9443]

@@bleedingfingers7457 ❤️ Never stop playing my friend!

[@bens3767]

amen been playing guitar for close to 20 years its been there in the dark ti,es and pure joy and evererything in between it truly has been holding me. love the song

[@tonyvalle794]

The guitar was my first Love ❤️ after I hung up my baseball glove.

[@demej00]

I have played now 55 years. So many guitars have passed through my hands. I guess I am a guitariser.

[@Josh37975]

Holy moly!! That was the most beautiful song I’ve heard in YEARS!

[@supasoulproductions]

Jeff is great! Anyone that was really paying attention to The Newsroom knows the man has real musical talent. Now get Hugh Laurie on and ask him for a song.

[@corinthiahumphries316]

Hugh Laurie is really good.

[@MarleneAug2010]

I did not know. He’s amazing.

[@deborahwolz1628]

It's funny. I've been on a Jeff Daniels binge this week and then there's this. Another multi talent! Love this song. It needs to be on the radio. ❤️

[@droid8472]

Or listen to his solo stuff

[@GrayGoosePNW]

The Newsroom was a great show.

[@akimbo139]

As a musician, the most encouraging and moving part was the audience and the host's reaction. One man with an acoustic guitar, his voice and an original song moving people to tears. Great stuff!

[@barflytom3273]

the host's reaction was plain stupid.

[@jcp1984again]

@@barflytom3273 , whatta f*** is your problem? Your comment is plain stupid, not Kelly's reaction! She's being real and relatable! What the f*** do you want?

[@MrGaryGG48]

When your daily relationship with your friends is "he's just that nice guy that works over on that production line..." it goes through an incredible change when this kind of opportunity occurs. In one moment they stop and gape at "who is this guy???" It is soooo much fun and so rewarding to surprise your friends with that unknown talent. Music and musicianship is one thing that can be so rewarding regardless of your age. I started playing clarinet & sax in a dixieland group when I was about 7 or 8 and singing when I was a bit older. Most of the people I knew had no idea. It doesn't have to be on a large stage like Jeff was on but to your unsuspecting friends it's very startling and a whole lot of fun!! Music just knows no limits.

[@robertmorris9998]

That was amazing! People will tune in to Kellys show just for guests like that. Big big bow to Jeff Daniels!!

[@darylhayes5961]

I'm a vocalist!!!... he is Ammmmzing..writing../ vocalist!!!... / guitarist...U...can tell he has a Influences...of...Gordon Lightfoot.... "GOD"... restin...peace...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@luminepixels5437]

When a talent writes a song for itself, this is what happens.. tears of joy from strangers. Brilliant

[@bittymongoose]

I have watched this for almost 6 hours on repeat. This is incredible. The melody of the song and his voice match so well.

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

He's got tons of albums. Really incredible stuff.

[@MickLoud999]

@@muppetsstoogesfan1 He said he's written around 450 songs. Most of which will never see the light of day or he's forgotten.

[@Jason-vn5xj]

Here is a longer version. His voice is absolutely amazing. This one is live at Martin guitars. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpKQiYyfaZ59nZosi=RXMUPwY1nBTRaWd6

[@Elizll]

Nothing about that was my style at all and yet I was so captivated. I’m not even sure I inhaled or exhaled. Absolutely beautiful!

[@OptimalFrequency]

*whispers...perhaps it WAS your style...you just needed to find it 😉

[@jacklangley861]

I had the same reaction. Not my style of music but still just blown away! 🙏

[@JoelMoore169]

Hello

[@Skibum2023]

This man is gifted…period! Such beautiful talent.

[@JoakimLarsson570]

"I ain't holding you, my friend, it's you who's holding me" I never thought of it that way as a guitarist, and now I wonder why. What a great line.

[@nicolenavarro6886]

This song is so heartfelt and I truly can resonate with it as someone who also plays the guitar 💓 Beautiful!

[@registmb]

Wow just wow ❤

[@franklinblack2716]

🎉🎉🎉

[@johnmccarthy6999]

There is a difference between entertaining and sharing ones soul. If you can tell the difference you are blessed rather than entertained. Thank You for sharing.

[@lgorenc]

Oh, beautifully said!

[@sunflower7045]

Oh my goodness! He made my eyes well up. Bless him he’s amazing. 💖

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

XOXOXOXOXOXXOO MAY 6, 2024

[@kustomhooligans]

Thank you to my 1999 Takamine CE10, 25 years together and still going strong. Every bonfire, every sad & lonely night when I needed someone to talk to, you would sing me.. Every time I talked in circles to her, you put me straight and helped me say what I needed to say. Through parents leaving, friends dying, drug addiction and alcoholism. You were forsaken when I couldn't help myself and pawned you, I love you and I came back fo you the second I could. You'll never go anywhere ever again. Thank you for truly being my Rough Road of Life Sidekick! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@marijobustos3248]

This song needs to be recorded and made available to us all. Awesome!

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

It is! It's on his 2010 album Keep It Right Here. I just found it on Spotify.

[@charlottepadgett3655]

I had to send this song to my neighbor because he’s always in his garage sitting in a rocker playing his guitar and he loves it. He enjoys it so much, so thank you Jeff Daniels thank you Kelly Clarkson I know he’s going to enjoy this song. God bless you guys.

[@arcansawed]

Best country song to ever grace her stage. It’s more than her show.

[@DionSt.Michael]

Ms Clarkson’s reaction was so sweet and genuine. What a sweetheart ❤

[@davechitty7700]

Kelly made my eyes water with every performance on her American Idol run. To play her a song and get that reaction is priceless. Go Jeff.

[@jamestessman1433]

Ive played guitar for about 15 years or so. I'll tell you what, ive had some pretty deep conversations with my guitars, both good and bad. This song is wonderfully written and from the heart

[@mikelkirby2791]

Thank you for the song, Mr. Daniels. You blew Kelly away! And although she is always nice to her guests, she does not have a tearful reaction to many of her guests.

[@shariday9849]

Wow! That was so tender and poetic. Yes, I’m in tears too. Beautiful.

[@t.k.8815]

duuude, this is one of the best and most heartfelt country song i've listened to in the last 15 years

[@adriansoundcheck]

Turns out HE is the cool musician uncle! 😄 That was awesome. Happy to find this song in Spotify!

[@adriansoundcheck]

Wait. I'm sorry, am I the only one confusing him with the actor of Full House? My bad! Still, an awesome song and musician 👏🏼

[@qt4189]

I thought the same thing at first!😄

[@thomasneubauer9669]

Jeff Daniels, bravo with a standing ovation! You have made me cry. Immediately thought of Johnny Cash (Hurt), Dave Mason (We just disagree) and John Denver (Gospel Changes). There is an essence to his music that washes over you with such emotion. If the torch has been passed, it has been given to Mr. Daniels.

[@stankrivulya3993]

I've felt what you've meant

[@DaveBuildsThings]

Never knew Jeff Daniels played guitar before seeing this. I've played guitar and written songs for 40 plus years. But that single line in his song about his guitar touched me in a way I never thought. "I'm not holding you, you're holding me." That was a way to see the instrument not as a tool but a part of one's self. And is also a great song I'd pay for. Thanks Jeff.

[@Brad_R]

Not sure how or why this showed up in my feed, but I'm truly glad it did. What a wonderful surprise. Great job, Jeff!

[@SeaNBlack]

Somebody please convince this man to record an album

[@crissyb65]

He has…two? Maybe more.

[@UncleRicoOSU]

He’s recorded like 10 albums

[@casperboreanaz]

I had no idea. I need this song ❤❤

[@shazanali692]

​@@UncleRicoOSUokay just watched speed and now I search for this guy on Spotify, should duet with Taylor

[@DW94576]

@@shazanali692he would never lol.

[@koolharp]

When the heartfelt tears of deep joy start flowing with the melody and the words are soothing my soul ... Jeff Daniels has spiritual honesty that I've experienced in his screen roles ... Enlightened

[@JB-px3zf]

What a wonderful way to profess your faith. Thank you for reminding us all, Jeff Daniels.

[@emmanueldearredondo8690]

...what a love song.. be still my heart

[@StumpyVanLife]

Jeff Daniels establishes himself as a serious actor , then decides to dabble in comedy in the movie Dumb and Dumber and just kills it. Now he picks up a guitar and performs this masterpiece that he wrote!! What can't he do? Love it!

[@ekmanadventure]

I heard he never bowled a perfect 300 haha

[@A9S15J5E9M806]

He was in Escanaba in Da Moon Light before dumb and dumber if my memory serves me correctly . It was quite a funny film in fact one of my favorites

[@Ralph_Sandwich]

He's a natural artist. If he puts his mind to it he can do anything in the arts. Alot of us are like that

[@Its_just_me_again]

he makes a terrible lasagna apparently

[@DW94576]

@@A9S15J5E9M806he actually wrote Escanaba in Da Moon Light.

[@TheTbweston]

Jeff just nailed my life! My guitar has been with me longer than any other earthly item in my life. My friend, my therapist, good times and bad. Thanks!

[@austenreid1257]

That’s one of the best things I’ve heard.. sounds like something he’s been learning to feel out his whole life

[@jamesjones-rp6cl]

As a Fellow guitar player I've just got to say how much this song resonates with me ! Fantastic Jeff !

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Thank you Kelly Clarkson for having this sensational actor come musician/ wonderfully talented Man that was So Heartfelt it raised the hair on both arms that should be a number 1 country song like the day he wrote it. Mr Jeff Daniels thank you for showing us inside your heart on the strings of your guitar kind regards from Australia 😉🦘

[@klaumbazswampdorf1764]

You need to watch Newsroom. He's a musician that sometimes acts.

[@cedarwings82]

We need a Clarkson and Daniel’s collab!!

[@RLS1]

I second that!!

[@ZoOnTheYT]

You know she's probably asking him if she can learn it and do the song on a Kellyoke, but as a duo.

[@tomb1345]

Absolutely on THIS song !

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

That’s actually a good idea!

[@larrypetrucci4763]

That song is stuck in my head now. 😊

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Just saved this to my KCs Favourite music on my KZbin channel, absolutely loved it, Kelly was star struck, wow you legend Jeff Daniels, better then Jack Daniels 😂❤😊

[@howietherriault9086]

My wife and I went to see him at the Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk CT back in 2010. It was one of the best performances we'd ever seen. Love his music. Being a guitar player / singer myself, this song is how I feel as well. Music helped to get me through some rough times.

[@Mel-qp4zj]

I've always liked Jeff Daniels as an actor & after seeing this it says so much about what kind of man he is... amazingly beautiful! Even more talented than we knew!

[@billthomas8994]

Jeff is an underrated talent, probably a blessing and possibly by design

[@jamesthecat]

Yes, I think by design too, but also by the happy accident of living through a mostly offline era, a private world where you could slowly develop talents like that, playing only to family and friends, without reflexively feeling 'I must put this out in social media'!

[@billthomas8994]

So true

[@dianejackson]

God knew and so He created

[@luissampaio2104]

Holy holy holy cow! I had absolutely no idea he played and played THAT good, I mean, even Paul Simon would be impressed. "I ain't holding you, my friend. You is holding me" Gave me shivers

[@anywho67]

He is so talented I have always love him

[@Tabachoy2381]

The look on Kelly's face says it all. Such an awesome actor and human being.

[@cuchelo1]

I've always thought Jeff Daniels was underrated but this was before I knew he had THAT in his back pocket! Holy smokes.

[@zalaathrun20]

Man, that song, those lyrics, they just put a smile in your face, if not a few happy tears too.

[@chrisgarcia9629]

Jeff Daniel’s great actor, great musician, great talent! Kelly Clarkson great singer, great show host, and from my great state of Texas. So proud of Kelly and all of her accomplishments!!! Way to go Kelly, keep going!

[@Marybrunette]

Hi Chris, how are you doing today

[@modelcitizen8731]

I've been playing for 35ish years, and I've never heard a better explanation of "why" in my life, I'm glad it's not just me that feels this way about a piece of wood with some strings on it

[@peter9111]

Is the guitar not a metaphor for his wife?

[@modelcitizen8731]

@@peter9111 do you play? I don't think it is

[@peter9111]

@@modelcitizen8731 I do play

[@SusanMcdermitt]

Sounds like John Prine early music

[@mycroft16]

@@peter9111It could be, but it also isn't. People who play any instrument develop a deep "relationship" with how it expresses the things inside them that they can't articulate and often don't even know are there. Ever have a conversation with your car while you're driving somewhere? No one else around, just you and an inanimate object, the best listener around? Same thing.