Lost Dog Street Band, "Coming Down," featuring Thirteen Strings and a Two Dollar Bill // Take Away

GemsOnVHS loves some old time sounds of traveling troubadours like these. Behind the epic offices of GemsOnVHS lies a RV in which the band Lost Dog resides. Benjamin, Ashley Mae, and Daisy Mae(perhaps the aforementioned lost dog of Lost Dog?) make up the group on most occasions, although they are accompanied by some traveling friends here.
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[@ChristianSiddall]

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[@marendesmond3249]

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[@marendesmond3249]

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[@longgone696]

From a dopefiend to a desperate hope fiend, Ben's songs always hit.

[@RevCo78]

Word. Hope you are doing good.

[@tmeushaw]

this is seriously one of the best well rounded folk songs ive ever heard

[@mikeswapp6538]

Wow from a former junkie and Current musician of 50 yrs-thank you. You guys are phenomenal and authentic. If Your music was not music it would be blood.

[@charliejenkins7314]

Mike Swapp they are great, good job on getting clean former junkie myself.

[@danielrosser5328]

Mike Swapp its knowing I'm free brother

[@shelbyenterprises]

I Second that ;)

[@HangtownTactical]

Agreed. Former junkie myself.. and songwriter.: and this man is one of my biggest inspirations right now.

[@bonnielaw4514]

and/or tears

[@PodOfHeat]

"Some days I get so thirsty I drink til I'm blind I gave up on tomorrow, tonight"

[@Isogrnrgrass]

Been there

[@ericescorcia3161]

Lol I already liked your comment and I tried liking it again.

[@ytty567]

His voice cuts like a knife. Straight to your soul.

[@johncollins636]

Rip nick

[@groundsfordivorce4378]

Some of the best fiddle playin I've ever heard🙂

[@caseyjones1059]

The hunger in my belly ain't quenched by fancy things, it's knowing that I'm free

[@01lesscar]

Unfortunatly; drugs, addiction and depression are the price we pay for great music.

[@TheONLYCorington]

Even worse is Many people go through these issues and don't even get great music out of it.

[@erikschiller4838]

He's in recovery for quite some time though now thank goodness!

[@918kickinwing]

That dog at the beginning is living his best life.

[@Dahstin5311]

Some memories lay heavy down on my mind Some days I've cared and some days I'd rather die Sometimes I get so thirsty that I drink 'til I'm blind I gave up on tomorrow tonight In my dreams there's a needle and a spoon There's a pair of dice, a loaded gun, baby me and you And you're sawing on a fiddle and I'm wondering which to shoot Everything's so complicated now I am coming down Looking for a means to a new end All my friends are falling out or packing in Yesterday I prayed that the sun would shine for you As I watched the sky fade to blue (Chorus) Money never meant much to me It came and it went and it never changed a thing 'Cause the hunger in my belly it ain't quenched by fancy things It's knowing that I am free (ChorusX2)

[@asabaer6846]

Crazy to think it’s been ten years since you introduced me to such an amazing artist. Ten years ago I was listening to this song strung out on whatever I could afford to shove up my nose and Canadian club. Thanks Anthony! And of course to Benjamin, Ashley and the rest of the band.

[@gblackburn31]

Amazing talent that needs replace this new age crap music on radio, Steve you'r stories are true and meaningful god bless brother

[@TheCalebleezy]

I fucking love you guys, you've seriously brought me thru so much in life through your songs. Thank you

[@Seraphim_skateboards]

A mans life story is just as important as the songs he writes, and yall have a good one.

[@Christian-cz9bu]

I'm more than a little fascinated by the waves on the fiddle strings during Ashley's solo.

[@qrelectronicrepair1802]

It's like the shutter rate was just right to catch the tune of each string mutch like a oscilloscope

[@BirgerBofink]

Best version of this song, wish this one would be added to spotify as well

[@twiztidbrainkiller2977]

wow after a year of listening to this, I realize they are with 13 strings and a 2 dollar bill. that's pretty awesome. two of the best together as one.

[@crocodiledabdee8342]

This is how I found gems and will be forever my favorite version of this song

[@tragicmagic77]

I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this song strung out hoping for better days, thank god today I have peace of mind.

[@adamb7460]

I'm proud of you, friend. And the same here.

[@RevCo78]

It gets better.

[@circa-bq8tm]

This song got me through some real tough times. Very relatable. I adore lost dog

[@222rich]

all love to you. my dad is at death's door. aged 80. no one dies well. please be making beautiful music like this at least until you are 80!! don't give up!!!!

[@davidbarnacastle5303]

I absolutely love this band and I have been looking for this particular song off and on for over a week and couldn't think of the name. So I found a lot more musical artistry and mezmerizing melodic melancholy merriment along the way to this gem. Can't wait to see them in April.

[@TheAbsurdVillian]

This song certainly eases the agony of coming down.

[@longdatedoptionsleaps6112]

Pure genius, the lyrics, the gritty arrangements and the overall look of the band...WELL DONE!!!

[@weVBable]

money never ment much to me, it came and went and didn't change a thing

[@kareeb6080]

His songwriting is like a punch to the gut. Every time. God I love this.

[@Isogrnrgrass]

Ben & His Lady’s music along with any accompanying musicians have gotten me through some rugged times. Clean for years now, but this shit brings back all the emotions of a reckless youth.

[@JessicaHuertastolensoul]

Brings me back, to really good and bad memories... "In my dreams, theres a needle and a spoon, a pair of dice, a loaded gun and baby me and you.."

[@AxeMoose]

Thinking of my brother who lost his mind because of drugs. He was going to be locked up yet again and chose to take that one last big hit, and that was it for him. For all the things he did to his family, I still miss him.

[@starheartskull]

A needle, pair of dice, loaded gun. All things you shoot. Clever

[@jamesmortisan]

I honestly never picked up in this. Nice catch.

[@skunx8600]

He just writes the most amazing songs...I thought he said "choose" but ya.. There's a pair of dice, a loaded gun, baby me and you And you're sawing on a fiddle and I'm wondering which to shoot

[@D3rMesaa]

Rae Bies fuck Yeah finally I understand this line. Thanks buds

[@CharlotteHavenN]

I think we’re forgetting that “baby, me and you” are two other things that we could possibly shoot.

[@distanceofage]

Yep! Much better than all the radio country music out there. True and real stories sang by the people who experienced them. I am someone who absolutely cannot relate to his songs but just hearing him tell his story(s) is purely amazing.

[@vercingetorix6950]

You two are really great. I heard your version of the mountain and have been listening to you all night through cooking dinner and now eating. Please keep it up .

[@rayquesada6437]

the person who hit the unlike button must be comin' down.

[@megatrollificus]

No shit. Though this music will carry you through the worst times of gettin' clean. err...so a friend told me. Yeah.

[@chrisgauthier2231]

Ray Quesada they must be because this song is dee schiznit

[@chrisgauthier2231]

Ray Quesada they must be beca

[@oneidawolf776]

Nothing like a good old fashioned string band

[@Gettinsketchyonbourbon]

One of the greatest musicians of all time.

[@drewsims262]

Its cool seeing Ben and Ashley with Wyatt and Nora Jean but i wish he would have recognized them in his intro. They deserve more recognition

[@kylewetzel4988]

You helped me more then words can describe. Everyone has their story of suck, this no pitty party. I just feel the need to repay you. Ill build whatever you want for free. Just give me a place to sleep, something to eat and drink while i do it for you two. The least i can do. Whenever wherever!!

[@ericmercury3187]

Thanks to Gems we get to see these very great folk artists...thanks a lot ! A freakin real life washtub bass, wow! How many hats do Ashley and Ben have anyways ?

[@brandonkramer4894]

Looks like this was a few tattoos ago. Love the music, keep up the good work!

[@judeseamus]

I've been listening to these guys for two weeks straight.

[@johnbienaszii1141]

Did you ever end up buying their records?

[@willharbison7017]

i'm at 3 months straight

[@D3rMesaa]

Im at 1,5 years straight

[@alexanderhart3906]

I would say this is my favourite lost dog song but then I say that for most of their songs.

[@Evierambin]

I was homeless in Boulder when I was 14(I'm 38 now) and I feel Like I met these guys. Maybe not. Kinda hazy. Sleeping atop Ben and Jerry's. Then. Or in the wonder bread truck.

[@poormanprepping5256]

Man you guys are so good lol just so homesome ya know? Love this song... Been clean 2 years and I still see that needle and spoon in my dreams ... Y'all take care now

[@andrejsvec9659]

Don't know bout ya'll. But Jacob L you just made my day. Thank you sir.

[@GemsOnVHS]

Appreciate the comment. We try to showcase many independent and new artists. Feel free to subscribe and check in for new ones all the time.

[@ross-songs]

I remember taking you all in... I was evicted for that but enjoyed it all

[@emly8987]

This is still SO awesome 🖤

[@theburnerband6440]

I only heard this band today and I fucking love them.

[@myhandsisface7785]

Great drinkin music

[@JamesJamesMusician]

Brilliant 🤗🤗🤗

[@joshblack2570]

Amazing song all who performed and wrote the song should be very proud of it.

[@brianstearskingnothing]

Great old lost dog love em

[@CRyan71]

Brilliant. I would have loved harmonies on the chorus.

[@paulmccall2408]

Concert in the driveway, Love it!

[@paulmccall2408]

I could listen to this all day.

[@dirtydan9032]

its nice seeing ben young. wonder if he ever imagined how far he'd go

[@yougayism]

wow I'm sad I missed this stuf I'm fans of all of you guys its good to see you playing together cheers thanks n junk

[@beyoudee687]

just when you look into her dark eyes from your blue sky's , let the sun shine

[@merbear8745]

all day, everyday. reminds me of my travels with one of the best people ive met while on this earth ztracks hsling

[@albertdered7568]

always loved there raw re a l way of how some of us live,or have lived i love it.

[@94757598494309438]

Like the way the camera picks up the fiddle strings vibration @2:00

[@shawndoran2879]

Sitting on the corner Playing away the blues I'll bring the washboard You bring the booze I'll join that group Pay me in jabs and booze Another lost dog With nothing to lose Ketamine Has her gun to my head Boys you know the end I'd choose Sobriety I've lost me Standing in an ocean Waves overtaken me Find the bottle It's running on empty I'm drowning standing on my own two feet I wanna fold Break at the seams Ms ketamine What have you done to me I can't sleep I can't eat Your just a part of me Ms ketamine Let me go I need sleep Another drink The days blur Into one nightmare I can't find my feet Sobriety Is a joke I just want my keep Days melt together Sitting losing sleep

[@ColtZigZag45]

What is this from?

[@garrettnolin9931]

please tell us !

[@auroraburroughs4065]

The Patient View are these lyrics you wrote?

[@crocodiledabdee8342]

It all comes together so beautifully

[@dandolan3168]

Weird but beautiful... love these guys

[@duh2886]

i mustve watched this 15 times since last night

[@shellypalmer8846]

So happy you guys are getting the recognition your deserve finally. I hope to see you in St Louis on your tour with Devil Makes Three. Always will be one of my all time favorite bands.

[@matteli539]

and this is a perfect example why I donate to you guys

[@HD35MAN]

I love it and so glad that someone is carrying on the music.

[@Beehivebrations]

I been listening to this for years now and I just got the part he says wondering witch to shoot is referring to the gun or needle. Ha. Rich. Originally I assumed it was a debate between two substances lol

[@johnnyderpp4771]

These will be the folk songs of the next generation someday.

[@luke8031]

So good

[@christophercaston9219]

Its nice to see Wyatt smile!!!

[@booyeah8451]

Thank you GemsOnVhs ♥

[@RevCo78]

This song physically hurts but I come around to it every so often. There was a time I was a junkie. It was as good as it was bad. I don't romanticize anymore. This song really captures a feeling few know.

[@alexjiminian2847]

I'm addicted to Lost Dog!

[@Levi-wg5qu]

You are an amazing song writer. Dude I listen to you like maybe I'm an addict too maybe.........😎

[@asahall627]

Benjamin Todd kept me company when I was in hell. Thank you brother.

[@Buck82Fla]

This was incredible!

[@squizgarsquigelf217]

Freddie showed me this the other day. Love this shit guys. Real talent

[@Seraphim_skateboards]

Hows he dreamin if hes comin down?Must be some light sleep,but i still fuckin dig it!Lost dog's got some real promise.

[@catfight8197]

LIFEBEHINDBARSFILMS BMX real promise?

[@yourmom-no9cx]

You can sleep coming down, once the dts start it's a whole differant story.

[@markduffield8110]

Love y’all would love to see ya live 🍻

[@gabrielrodriguezaleman179]

Wow how young were ashley and ben

[@WutokayByuh]

19 or 20 or

[@Isogrnrgrass]

My buddy Dillion played with them like 10 years ago He passed last year, but every time I hear this I think of him

[@pokeorigin4799]

Love this music

[@roscoep.coltraine6344]

@@Isogrnrgrass Sorry about your friend. RIP DILLON

[@trapjudas1631]

@@Isogrnrgrass your buddy must’ve been a pretty damn good musician to have been plucking with Ben! Hope your friend is resting easy 🙏

[@Heffy90]

This reminds me of my dear sweetheart in chicago who shot up and never woke up again... Love you amber.. ill always miss you

[@devinfrench5761]

What a gem I just found

[@hollyhunter6734]

I'm requesting a new video. This song would be amazing to listen to, hear, feel in 2020.

[@Alleinjesusrettet]

👍 👍 👍 Peter from Germany

[@pjchmiel]

Good song, cool to see them when they were younger. I'm a bit distracted by the "wall of sound" quality of this arrangement, though there are some very sweet moments. Also, the one in the black dress is such a beauty!

[@ParkRoadGuy]

Wow, super old school LDSB video.

[@merrickboyton3673]

Ben and Ashley are amazing people. Back in the day I met them and intuitive Compass way back in the day when they were still hitch hiking. I bought a CD from them and lost it during the show, went to go buy another and they refused to take my money even in a time I’m sure they could use it. Plus they’re cool as shit.

[@andrewscott6828]

Well spoken, Mike - awesome, them and yourself as well~

[@richardmarlborough6269]

best song on you tube. came from England to see you guys at Lindsley Nashville for my sons wedding. hope you are doing well

[@jeffj318]

As always love you guys!

[@Ldfarquar]

you guys are great together.

[@stevenmcc2119]

The guy with the pan and string kills it for the song

[@pgmolton]

you guys are awsome R.I.P. Barefoot Surrender

[@cheapvodka9942]

favorite

[@tomlamiam]

This is so good.

[@angelsolanot8053]

The first time I heard the words needle and spoon together in a song was “Dead Flowers” ​​by The Rolling Stones. I've been following you ever since I accidentally saw the video for the TVZ version of “Waitin' Around To Die”. Excellent songs and excellent fiddle arrangements and great voice by Benjamin. Congratulations and best wishes from Barcelona.

[@forshitsandgiggles7523]

Dead Flowers was Townes Van Zandt, if you like music like this I cannot more heavily recommend Townes, the greatest musician no one's ever heard

[@angelsolanot8053]

@@forshitsandgiggles7523 Dead Flowers was written by Jagger and Richards, probably under the influence of Gram Parsons and Keith's love for Hank Williams from a young age. They had written country music before (Country Honk) and later also (Sweet Virginia, Far Away Eyes) always with a Bakersfield sound. It was written in 1969 and released in 1971, and it wasn't until 1991 that TVZ performed it brilliantly on their album "Roadsongs." ” It is curious that a British band has written, in my humble opinion, some of the best country songs in history, as it is that a British guitarist like Ron Wood plays the pedal steel as he does, or as another like Albert Lee has been named best country guitarist five times at Guitar Player Magazine, or for a fan from Barcelona like me to get to know TVZ's discography and even perform some of their songs.

[@SuperOtter13]

Love this song. All those resonators kinda drown out the words but i love this song

[@boaznathan]

Get you a girl who looks at you like she looks at the guy after his second banjo solo