Noboby Knows You When You're Down And Out

[@Veritas3553]

Still coming back for more of this in August of 2024... So good! Thanks, Fretkllrlives

[@stannyjoe]

Boy Oh Boy can You play ...... Vocals great too. Compliments and Best Wishes from an Old Fart in The Uk. :-)

[@fretkillrlives]

Thank you friend. You've made my day!

[@stannyjoe]

@@fretkillrlives Well I guess we're both happy then, cause You sure made mine. All the best. Be safe. :-)

[@SalmonFume]

This song really hits home. Very comforting. Very soulful.

[@amelieverantes]

so true a song

[@musicbymark]

Love that part of your vocal range - sounds like a velvetty "pre-falsetto".

[@huntergathereroutdoors2209]

man, I swear I've learned at least 5 songs from your videos. Can't wait till the next one comes out!

[@geraldbrown2875]

Are you kidding me, that was absolutely FANTASTIC! The finger picking, the vocals, the Bernie Madoff rant, that was solid gold. I really enjoyed that pure ear candy! I love Bessie Smith’s version, Eric Clapton’s version and now your version thank you, thank you. 👍🇨🇦

[@stuartcalow737]

Whoah!!! That killer voice! Who on Earth was that????

[@fretkillrlives]

I am almost sure it's me! 😆 Thanks for watching.

[@JerryJr65]

Even more beautiful than the song before!

[@janeirvine8391]

Fret! You're back! The Universe is back in Guitar Balance! Welcome home!

[@danielstaples982]

That is Epic and Momentous and Beautiful , Man.

[@retskni]

Missed you, man. Keep on doin' what you do. The world's a better place when you do.

[@daveblevins3322]

Wow ! Just the best!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great day FK !!

[@jessicafalstein]

my go to yt channel at the end of a day of sh*t. thanks.

[@ostrodmit]

Man, you've been a huge inspiration. Digging your stuff since 2010.

[@fretkillrlives]

I'm honored to be a long time inspirer. 👍🎸

[@canadianiam]

I've been listening to you for so long, I remember when your account got suspended and everyone was freaking out and everyone uploaded all your songs, you're amazing!!! I'm surprised you've never done "you've got a friend like me" that's got you written all over it lol

[@10mey]

Isn't Clapton overrated or what :-) Seriously, this guy has so much talent its ridiculous. I just can't get enough! Thanks you so much sir.

[@keithyoung7647]

Great Voice - Great Guitar playing and arrangement - real soul - I'd buy his album.

[@nof123]

man that was really great, didn't expect the singing to be so good. rock on

[@juniorwells7233]

You are excellent, I love all your performances and on this track sometimes your voice makes me think of Skip James'. I really think you are one of the best bluesman around today! Cheer up bro!

[@Philharpo]

Lovely version. Thank you.

[@carmendemetrio7685]

BRAVOOO❕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 (Chile 🇨🇱 - Mayo/2020)

[@mackdaddie222]

So nice to hear the old Bessie Smith version. And I'm betting money Clapton's a fan like the rest of us. If he's not, he should be.

[@MarcBrewer]

Glad you are back - and glad to hear any song from the great Bessie Smith.

[@lucashenriquegarcia3037]

Hello sir. Loved your channel, very nice played songs, and what a beautiful bluesy voice!

[@genecork2262]

I was really digging the good time charlie tune & then this excellent song came on & is kida like a funny theme song for me at different moments of life. You sound good man 👍

[@57yesman]

Bessie Smith była tylko jednym z wielu wykonawców tego klasyka, była pierwszą, która spowodowała, że stał się bardzo popularny. Jednak utwór napisał na początku lat dwudziestych ubiegłego stulecia Jimmy Cox. Inni wielcy, którzy mieli ten utwór w swoim repertuarze, to oczywiście Eric Clapton, Otis Redding, Rod Stewart, Janis Joplin, B.B. King, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Steve Winwood i The Spencer Davis Group, Peter, Paul and Mary, Gareth Hedges, The Chad Mitchell Trio.

[@uncle-andy-guitar-herbst]

I like it alots and alots.

[@MrMiken1970]

welcome back and thank you for sharing your skill and talent with us, hmmm..... hairy legged guitar picker.... where have I heard that before? LOL

[@backspacetube]

It is so good to have you back. I still think you sound like Richie Havens, but that's my problem.

[@eddiez152]

I am so happy that your back and teaching us all the beauty and pleasure of your work. If you ever need something write me. eddie

[@dufus2273]

keep coming back and watching/listening. the best

[@stiankornstad9335]

Fantastic playing and singing. Liked and subscribed.

[@froggiechar]

fretkillrlives...you are so awsome! What a great talent! God bless, Brother Charlie (froggiechar)

[@maximilianduehr3450]

I can play it now like you down to the last note. what a ride. It's been said in the comments below but I'l say it again: I love Clapton but I prefer your version!

[@maximilianduehr3450]

+Maximilian Duehr Oh yeah and your voice is flawless by the way. You mix in with all the pros out there.

[@LucasSeman]

By god, you´re awesome! I would die if you did a cover of The Band´s "The Weight".

[@1AvW1]

Great rendition! Love your fictional story!

[@jobo2016]

great voice keep the faith fret. love it.

[@mixey1]

Great version Fretkillr one of my favorites, welcome back.

[@lionelhunt3610]

Dude!! That was freaking awesome!! Vocals, guitar playing are brilliant.

[@Groomaing]

Love the song choice, love the guitar playing, love the voice, and love that you're back. Thank you sir.

[@mauricesoudre5102]

Great version ! Greetings !

[@shadylady13]

Have missed you sooooooooooooooooooooooo much! Smiling so big my face hurts! Welcome back! :))

[@USNAVDC]

Killer....excellent picking and singing!

[@briangill4908]

Fantastic!

[@IfItDontAplyLetItFly]

stunning

[@jordankobalt520]

I had hit the like and subscribe button within the first few notes

[@lpbrookes2175]

Awesome, your voice is amazing

[@johnnybx3254]

Dew drop some more 👍👏👏

[@TheMcart]

Simplesmente espetacular simply Spectacular

[@RossCallen2025]

Wow man you're better than anybody I've heard! Hats off to you :)

[@dgale1023]

lets a cd fretkillr just great to relax and listen thanks much my friend

[@marctrottier5993]

Love it!!!

[@braemarbee9889]

As much as I love the Derek and The Dominoes version, this is so close to how it was first played. Real blues feel to this. Top man.

[@davidmott8359]

I would like to see him play live

[@russellquinn9830]

I feel goofy using a pick,,,beautiful man♫

[@keithhauser8311]

Fretkillr, I love your stuff!

[@stevethepilot]

Just found out, glad you're back!

[@veldc8730]

Very well sang

[@fretkillrlives]

Thank you . . . but "sung" is proper grammer as in, "I'm very well hung."

[@sirlancair]

You're a master , with no equal

[@RobertoDiPaola]

Wonderful in your version even because is closer to the original. Thanks for history tips. I didn't know nothing about Bessie Smith. I apologize. Bye to you BluesMan!.

[@robbeard6929]

Never mind the guitar, what a voice, wow!

[@blink182scotty]

quite liked that :) good cover man!

[@napman99]

Great job bro!

[@MrJRichie]

Hmmmmm 999 subscribers. Lets just make it a solid 1000! P.S. You're a leagend

[@danielle9268thigpen]

Love

[@bluestough]

fretkillr class

[@fomomoto3]

love that evil laugh at the end.

[@ekblase]

Hi Fretkillr - I read that "you're back". Welcome! Are you the guy (I don't remember his posting alias) who did, for instance, "Chinatown" and "C'est Si Bon"? If so, man, were those great!

[@ronvonryan]

Great!!! what guitar are you using please? sounds really good, and also great picking!

[@Cognitiveleaper]

Fan-tastic.

[@neveroffguard]

Brilliant. What guitar is this? Taylor by the looks of it but which model?

[@tracer740]

If I could do what you do, ... I'd never stop. an I mean it goddammit!

[@keithyoung7647]

PS - yes - much better than Clapton - in fact its best version of this song - I have ever heard. Even the Bessie Smith original.

[@zymelin21]

fretkillr why don´t you give it a try i the key of D. would love to hear and see it

[@erikeverett]

I don't know who Fretkillr is, but he has harry legs and he wears short shorts like my P.E. coach did in the 80's. Yet another clue... he must be right about 60 years old.

[@markfleagle9939]

Fret Killer (2011) Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out [High Fidelity] {MB-5.09 --- L-3.42}

[@HardRockMiner]

Ain't that the truth!

[@SM07KEDIRI]

Once I lived the life of a millionaire, Spent all my money, I just did not care. Took all my friends out for a good time, Bought bootleg liquor, champagne and wine. Then I began to fall so low, Lost all my good friends, I did not have nowhere to go. I get my hands on a dollar again, I'm gonna hang on to it till that eagle grins. 'Cause no, no, nobody knows you When you're down and out. In your pocket, not one penny, And as for friends, you don't have any. When you finally get back up on your feet again, Everybody wants to be your old long-lost friend. Said it's…

[@ewmarsto]

love fretkllr! but can't help but notice a significant lack of pants in this video...

[@ПётрСолнцев-ъ8к]

профи!!!

[@alvinjamesa6394]

Are you the god of blues?

[@GiacintoBinetti]

I have a dream: Fretkiller playing “don’t let me be lonely tonight”

[@fretkillrlives]

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[@GiacintoBinetti]

@@fretkillrlives you rock, man. Great cover and great tutorial in the same video! I wish i could buy you a beer.

[@breckandy]

The Madoff thing happened long after Fretkillr disappeared. There is hope. :-)

[@colldm]

Bessie used to do it, what a tune she could carry, a little known fact is: sporting a leg just as hairy ... ; ) [sorry Bessie, maybe call it "strange root"]

[@leszekterczynski4149]

Ten utwór napisał Jimmy Cox a nie Bessie Smith. Fret się stara, ale słyszałem osobiście lepsze wykonania (ocena oczywiście subiektywna) na przykład niejaki pan Gareth Hedges Devon, UK ma to także w swoim repertuarze, pozdrawiam fanów picking :)

[@steppene]

Yeah, this guy means buisness. I wish I could play the guitar like he does. Oh, the singing is great as well!

[@Curlysblues]

things were so bad ... How bad were they? Things were so bad, he lost his pants! :) Great changes, Fret!

[@StagefrightTam]

Fretkiller is a legend, but I was sure this was a jimmy cox song

[@fretkillrfan]

That's right, FK.

[@valterrobertorebello8633]

fret , who is you.

[@Dobroman07]

My goodness man, if you"re never going to show your face, you could at least tell us why. I mean I think it's cool that you're not, but what's the motive? Reminds me of the ole saying. "curiosity killed the cat". lol Nevertheless, keep on pickin man! You're awesome!

[@scootermcclevis6450]

come on man play "House of the rising sun" !!

[@Guenterkim]

Great! Better than Clapton!

[@Buchlovanka]

I really missed you. By the way - men should have hairy legs. :o))