Lyle Lovett - If I Had A Boat (live)

Sound Stage Concert (2004)

[@Wombat32]

someone asked Bob Dylan "What song do you love that you wish you had written?" He replied "If I Had A Boat".

[@gumbyElvis]

I could listen to this over and over. Someone needs to put this in a movie just because he said it would never happen. 😊

[@jimshaver4911]

Someone did…Still Alice (2014)

[@tjlpartners8263]

This song was on the last playlist my brother ever made for his Barefoot Blues Hour radio show on WERU in Maine. After a 36+ year career on the radio, Mike passed unexpectedly in July 2022. I’d never heard the song but loved Lyle Lovett. Mike also had a show called Boat Talk and was a boat builder and sailor. I listen to this song almost every day, smile and tear up. He had a boat named ‘magine. That your boat? ‘Magine.

[@CptJera]

I met an older fella named Mr. Harper years back. Loved old western movies and baseball. Good, righteous and God-fearing man, awesome father to his daughter, Ev and a great and true friend to whoever met him. When he passed, Ev asked me to do his funeral. I'm no preacher, just a picker/singer. I asked God to welcome Mr. Harper home and sang this song for him. The whimsy just sorta seemed to fit him well. Miss you, Mr. Harper. Hope you're up there with Roy and Trigger havin' a grand old time.

[@markheimann6938]

For some reason I keyed up this song right after scattering my mother's ashes in the waters of the SW Florida mangroves - while my sister and I floated there in our kayaks. Turned out oddly appropriate and will always bring that magic moment back.

[@trishfitzpatrick3264]

My fav artist. I took my son to see Lyle and Bonnie Raitt in NJ. Our first concert together. We will be dancing to this at his wedding. TY Lyle.

[@AmyVanCourt]

From this song I fell in love with Lyle in 1987. Opened live in Boulder for Bonnie Raitt. Magic. Pure, pure magic.

[@honestj820]

Hello how are doing today ?

[@JohnCharlesPalazzo]

Lyle does an intro to this song where he speaks of how his parents encouraged his dreams. We were at a show a few months ago where the audience burst into applause as he talked of his folks and Lyle stopped and took a step back, he was clearly respecting a moment that his fans applauded his parents. Lovett is a wonderful musician but for my wife and I the icing on the cake is how respectful and well mannered he is.

[@guerrillafilmz]

Imagine trying to sing after that!

[@Thor1364]

This song has become something of a touchstone for me with the memory of my father-in-law who passed away a few years ago. He was a Navy vet, boat lover, something of a cowboy in Wyoming, and an all-around great person. I miss him a lot and this song always makes me think of him and lets me smile.

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today ?

[@staceymorgensen6943]

my dad used to sing that whole song to me at night and it is still my favorite

[@peterbaskind9872]

Gosh, I love this song. It says so much about freedom, friendship, and self-reliance. A couple of years ago, I bought a boat -- something I had wanted for my entire adult life. As I pulled out from the dock the first time, I thought to myself, "Kiss my a@@...."

[@lapismosi8065]

Played this non-stop for months and never got tired of hearing it...it became more magical.

[@edmundf.kuelliiispiritualn2963]

Lapis Mosi who?

[@mitchcarpenter4506]

Yup 👍

[@nickb3510]

My old lady and stepdaughter hate it but I play it multiple times daily

[@charlescastiel3582]

Sorry to be offtopic but does someone know a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

[@alonsofelipe2021]

@Charles Castiel instablaster =)

[@ligialewis2182]

Lyle Lovett is such a great artist and humble, decent man . I came to his music late in my life , but he's a main-stay with me now . It seems he never got the recognition he's deserved , but his following is loyal and fully appreciative of this fine artist . George Lewis, Sr

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today ?

[@sonyahannah]

He was at TAMU while I was working on my Ph.D.; I would often see him in the halls of the English building. Would gladly listen to him perform at "Grins" in College Station; they'd "pass the hat" after performances. Was enchanted then by his unassuming manner and obvious talent. . . and he hasn't changed.

[@cakejunkiexo]

This song is my mantra when I'm stuck in a stressful situation, or just somewhere I'd rather not be. "I'm on a pony on a boat. I'm on a pony on a boat." Yay for Lyle Lovett!

[@bill3901]

gonna try it...

[@waltermirren7957]

You beautiful perfect man. You sing the words that I lose in my dreams, and you help me to remember everything that is good in my life when I awake. I thank you.

[@ibrahimmom3]

something about this song is just soothing! 3 a.m. & still cant sleep, i needed this!

[@CBordages]

The sound track of my retirement, if and when it ever happens.

[@beachedblonde6976]

I love the combination of sentiment and humor. Could listen to Lyle for hours.

[@princemamuwalde]

👍🏾 If FROM Brought you here! 😉

[@atk1935]

Sure did!

[@nicm7782]

Yep!

[@bubblesspring459]

I saw he perform live for the first time in 1998. I feel in love with him. I completely understood how Julia Roberts loved this man. He has so much charm. Not to mention the musical genius he is. I went to concerts every chance I got 20 years ago in college. I have seen over 100 live performances. His was the best hands down. I had never heard of him. I have seen him 4 times total. He is amazing! Something about him and his big band makes me feel so tranquil.

[@dmartinezguitarart]

I caught this cat July 2 at Humphries by the bay in San Diego. I'd never heard any of his songs or so I thought. My sister gave me some great seats she'd bought and said check this dude out. Wow!!! he was fantastic-what a wonderful musician and funny guy to boot. I am now forever a fan. One of America's greatest singer songwriters and all it took was one listening.

[@jamestownsend6657]

We were living up the street from Humphreys, easy walking distance, back then. In the early 2000's I caught his show out at Vejas with his Large Band. My Gawd they're good! I really miss San Diego!!

[@danthebeachman]

Lyle Lovett...one of our great songwriters and artists today!

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing ?

[@vickytaylor9604]

When I'm dealing with stress..I always call Lyle

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing today ?

[@earthmother]

one of my favorite songs...thanks, Mr Lovett

[@tinamarief51]

Forget about Lyle Lovett haven't listened to him in years...heard this song tonight in the movie. Still Alice..I dropped everything to find this song ...so talented thank you Lyle

[@allaaxelrod2005]

Me too. Lovely song. Liked Still Alice version better, a little more dreamy.

[@timward276]

man, that slide guitar sounds *sweet*. Such a fantastic song.

[@ebbiebosarge8188]

i think you are great lyle.when i need to hear the good stuff i listen to you.AWSOME.

[@aindparse]

This is a masterpiece.

[@yuv5]

OMG the best Lyle Lovett song ever!!!!

[@redfishradical]

I can't articulate what makes this song so magical and so evocotive of such strong emotions. I guess it's capturing a childlike musing viewed from an adult perspective. Or something...;-) Damn, If I had a boat I'd head on out to Texas. And if I had a pony we'd go listen to ol' Lyle. Me upon my pony on my boat. I'd LOVE to see Lyle & his big band! Stop off in Tyler for briscuit so good it'll make you slap yo' mama, hit Austin for a couple days scoping out new bands & bliss out to Lyle!

[@peteerickson9037]

I have been sucked into the KZbin rabbit hole again. Listening to other artists prodded me here... Wow! This is really good music!

[@ardalla535]

If you have to pick a rabbit hole, this is one of the best

[@peteerickson9037]

Sweet God, This guy is AMAZING..

[@StephanieSmith-gf4vp]

gotta love lyle... dig his whimsy and wit

[@sdushdiu]

...and insight...

[@mts1607]

One of my Lyle Lovett favorites!

[@musicxtu921]

He'll be at the Philadelphia folk festival

[@moragmacgregor6792]

I’m here because this is my favorite song in Lyle’s formidable catalogue. One of my favorite songs of all times. Up there with El Paso and Station to Station.

[@patrickmullen7756]

I love this song it is a Texas lullaby and whimsical idea And a dream. If I had a boat...Life is but a dream.

[@acousticsongsbygregjurgens972]

This song and "Simple Song" are my favorites.

[@jerryf609]

Jesus Lyle My younger brother was a sailor on Lake Michigan We plsyed this at his .funeral you mean so much to us

[@annstewart4542]

This song is in movie "Just Alice". Saw the movie and researched this song. Lovely!

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today ?

[@lenfeder2539]

These songs come along once in a life time ....... If I had boat ..........

[@SpinDoctor91]

The most unique guitar style playing i have ever heard, such a great heart felt voice too. Love Lyle and this song!

[@lincolnmaceachern2410]

In, about 1994, I was at a concert in eastern Canada. The show was over, we were slowly leaving the venue, and that guitar and steel guitar came over the speaker. I was vaguely familiar with him, but a couple of bars into the intro, I knew it was him, and I took in the song. The next day, I went to the record store, and bought Lyle Lovett, Pontiac, and Joshua , Judges, Ruth. Needless to say, I've been a fan ever since; I travelled to Portland, Maine, and saw him and the Large Band in 2004 ( 2 hours with no opening act ).

[@Wrxrtd]

WOW! I think he is definitely my new favourite singer! His voice is amazing! Such great storytelling in his songs!

[@gazsuper1]

Beautiful song! :-)

[@douglayton5199]

I'm here because I love Lyle Lovett

[@TyFord]

and yet, this song was used a number of times in the movie, "Still Alice." It's a touching movie about the deterioration of a woman with Alzheimer's Disease.

[@andrewcase2010]

Damn... This was really really good

[@MyMusicfirst]

Saw Lyle and John Hiatt at the Rialto in Joliet Illinois. Just Lyle and John and two guitars on entire stage. Most amazing show ever!!!

[@shaun5944]

Woweeeeee fantastic, I love Lyle Lovett

[@marthaleemarthaleerealtyco402]

best song ever!

[@davepatek6296]

Thank you local bands who play this after everyone is happy. Definitley a great tune.

[@davis4out]

This song is a happy song/ tells a story / and love it / can understand Lyle's strong voice, musical arrangement is fantastic/ MUSICAL GREATNESS!!!

[@sheachef57]

Happy Birthday my special friend of 45 + years, RIP

[@deedurham9295]

Yes, just got one after seeing Lyle and the Acoustic band at the Longwood Gardens concert!!! the BEST

[@jerryf609]

HI Lyle. We played your song for my brother's funeral .Thank you so much

[@lenblair]

This guy, like so many super talented people, is so ahead of his time and awesome!

[@debodidit8928]

This songs gets me so emotional all the time

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today ?

[@mayaluna11]

Perfect combo of a great voice matching a gorgeous song.

[@PatriciaPaulTucson]

Another great Lyle Lovett song! What talent!

[@honestj820]

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[@bilvis48]

Wow...ive known about this guy and have heard his name a 1000 times...but never, ever listened to one single song he's recorded in the past 25yrs....till tonite.....good stuff!!

[@KathrynlovesJesus1]

I think it is beautiful. Thank you *smiles*

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today ?

[@Cris1214]

I used to sing this song with my Dad on our Car trips !! memories

[@honestj820]

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[@christinapautu7078]

im here because of still alice movie!! nice song!!

[@christinapautu7078]

cool..i should check it out too

[@ziksony]

he is great croatia loves you

[@TheBeverleyann]

Wonderful ! such poetry ~

[@richmarsh5029]

This is Brilliant... one of the best

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

I grew up listening to Lyle Lovett's music, then I got excited about this particular song being featured in an episode of Parenthood.

[@louiseducator]

Such a great song. Such a great performance. A real superstar.

[@enigmawyoming5201]

What Pete said ... I started with Mumford and Sons, which led to Steve Winwood, then to Willis Alan Ramsey (one of my absolute favorites ... check HIM out!) and now to Lyle Lovett. I think I'll wander off to Eric Taylor next ... and then ??? It's WAY late .. I need to get some sleep sometime but this "rabbit hole" is just too much fun!

[@jonobenney7911]

lol! have heard this in about 3 movies! The most memorable and the most memorable being "The Interpreter." Very random song but, oh, so amazing!!!!

[@mauditanglais2510]

Such fantastic imagery !

[@Pangael]

Texas genius!

[@uirish2]

I wish i had boat. We will be on the rockn-roll boat next with Lyle Lovett and Gaelic Storm.....

[@dt7866]

still classic years later, still want a boat and the Shenandoah, Will die there

[@coopermasonry1980]

Played this at my dads funeral. Awesome tune.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing today ?

[@classof80extant]

Right back at ya. I love a pedal steel played that fine.

[@garcemac]

Would you call me a wussy if I admitted that this song makes me cry every time I hear it?

[@kellylea9724]

not at all! It happens to me too, but because it just sparks such a joy I can't even describe it.... love it.

[@scottblair4691]

It's definitely not just you. And I'm not even sure WHY it gets me, but it does...

[@Sp00ny97]

This song brings me to piece with myself

[@voicetube]

Wow!! Now I may have to go see this guy here in Dallas this Friday!!

[@noeltexangel5048]

Love Lyle Lovett, his voice and music, so amazing, sexy, quirky and adorable!xoxo

[@tonifrancis2189]

Love this man and his songs.

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today ?

[@LllDawnlll]

I SEEN HIM OUT IN PHOENIX HE WAS AWESOME 20 SOME YEARS AGO HE'S THE ONLY SINGER I WOULD EVER PAY TO SEE AGAIN

[@karenwalker7617]

I ain't no lady but I'll be your wife! Haha. Your the best and one of my favorites! ❤

[@deanbhall3]

My favorite.

[@dianeselken5354]

I love Lyle!

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing..?

[@jhankri]

Thank you for posting. Lyle is great in person, a real gentleman and a great songwriter and I love this song.

[@mneumann966]

So underappreciated.

[@mollieluna]

The original. Tom Rush does this in concert, prefaced with the words "Lyle isn't like the other children."

[@davidgriffin3477]

A plus... Someone said I needed to check your music out again and I'm quite glad I did. I really dig that song and I'm looking forward to your TVZ Cobers and all of your music. Very good song writer.

[@tommymorgan73]

Wonderful music!!!!

[@peedropaulasmith8956]

My favorite!

[@musicxtu921]

He will be at the Philadelphia folk festival this year

[@lowellmccormick6991]

I don't consider myself a fan of country music. However, Willie Nelson, Asleep at the Wheel and Lyle Lovett are artists that use the country music genre as their pallete to express their artistry. This is real music, not hick-hop.

[@pathoscatz1]

+lowell mccormick I was a cosmic cowgirl as a youngster. I love the singer songwriters. Check out Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Iris Dement etc and see what you think;

[@lowellmccormick6991]

I listen to Townes & Steve. Not familiar with Iris. I will check her out. Thanks.

[@bhughes203]

+lowell mccormick wow! that's sooo big of you to extend your consideration of a whole genre of music so generously in your non-hick way

[@lowellmccormick6991]

Thanks B, but I'm not non-hick. Heck, I've even got a tractor.

[@CountryFriedCG]

+lowell mccormick You should check out other Texas/Red Dirt Artists, since the 3 you mentioned fit into that category. (Asleep at the wheel is from Virginia I think, but they moved to Texas so we'll count them.)

[@googoo-gjoob]

before the ChinaVirus i went to a concert every month. Lyle is def my fav performer. his humor.....his grace. and the stage is filled with virtuosos.

[@emmabluecaboose6898]

That’s mighty good.

[@kevstaples]

Thank you, Lyle.

[@jamestownsend6657]

Gawd I love his music!

[@excursustoo]

Thank you for posting. It gives me goosebumps.

[@ivophoto9075]

I sing it to my kids every night!:)

[@darrenfoster5914]

Gorgeous

[@sfoeric]

I did not first hear this song until I saw the move The Interpreter with Sean Penn. Great song.

[@radioforum]

This is the sexiest man alive