Performance: David Wilcox at TEDxFurmanU

[@deniellebasom2808]

Our daddy always pointed us in your direction when he couldn’t explain what was needed in any given moment. He called you his prophet. I grew up listening to your words and his words of wisdom. You hold a special place in our hearts. He just suddenly passed away this week and we’re devastated. It’s so hard to understand how someone so full of life and love and wisdom could leave us so early in his life, before we were ready to really let him go. I’m now searching through your songs, grieving, and loving you both as I try to grasp what is. Thank you for your kind and wise work. It filled and lead him to be the incredible humanitarian he was. Your songs bring me comfort and real sobs in this time of despair. Thank you for being my daddy’s ally and hero 💗

[@CC-br9qg]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad is the same. I grew up listening to Wilcox thanks to my dad. May yours rest in peace. Love never dies. ❤️

[@mirmalchik]

I'm grieving a painful breakup from a 3-year relationship, and "Common As The Rain" and "Language Of The Heart" are true godsends. Thank you, David.

[@randykent9594]

One of the best story tellers of all time.

[@kathleengreco2211]

I have great fondness for songwriters that are story-tellers especially those who inspire us to see the beauty in life all around us. I have listened to this man's music for more then 30 years, listening to an album over and over again because it was just what I needed to hear then. Thanks for all the beauty, David.

[@KenVerheecke]

David... one of the best of the best... his music has meant so much to me since 1990... thank you for this!

[@kenbarbe4552]

David Wilcox is a rare combination of poet, singer/songwriter, musician and philosphoer. He has a talent for making you look at things in a meaningful way. This Ted Talk is worth every second of the 20:16 it takes to watch. His songwriting and performances have many levels of meaning. He has had the good fortune (at least for us listeners) not to have become a superstar like James Taylor or Jackson Brown. So, he is not required by producers and agents to make music for money, Don't expect toe taping pop music from David Wikcox; although he has plenty of songs that make my toe tap. With David Wilcox, you can count on an experience that comes from the heart and the mind. Open your heart and mind and give him a listen.

[@allastarsevan3363]

+Ken Barbe David is truly a GIFT, glad others like yourself "get" the gift.

[@markmancini4108]

i agree with you, ive been listening to david since age 12 (now 36) and every once and a while i come across someone who knows who he is and i freak out!! he is my absolute favorite artist. In his prime he most certainly could have sold out but he chose to stay true to his art.he writes in triple metaphors. David is accessable to his fans as well. i am going to Wilcox weekend in may. Its a three day retreat in the mountains of north carolina. $700 for the whole thing. that covers cabin or suite lodging, 3 meals and intimate performances and fellowship with him!

[@reliablebow]

Ken Barbe well said

[@terrysouth7201]

I love David's stories (spoken and sung) I was fortunate to have seen him in concert at MSU, it was a beautiful experience. I recall many of the women in the audience were crying during his more emotional songs. He's really an under appreciated troubadour and reminds me a lot of Michael Tomlinson and James Taylor

[@Danimal174]

One of my favorite singer-songwriters performing at my college alma mater...how did I miss this before now?

[@wbbenham]

Thanks to Leonard Sweet for introducing Lori and I to this master teacher in 2006, with his songwriting master classes, deep life insights and spiritual guidance reliable as sunlight.

[@rickguerrero2282]

I really love a handful of Mr. Wilcox’s songs (“Language of the Heart”, “Chet Baker’s Unsung Swan Song”, “Jami’s Secret”), and I have seen Mr. Wilcox love in the past. He is an incredible guitarist and songwriter. But I find his song introductions as overly rehearsed and canned with very little spontaneity. I’ll bet he uses the exact same ones at every live event. Yes, it is nitpicking…….but just trying to be real!

[@bobloblaw9461]

I'll admit it, I thought this was Canadian born David Wilcox, also a guitarist, lol.

[@emwjmannen2]

Same here...

[@Dollarkat]

Me too! A fingerstylist, he is.

[@SuburbanWhiteBoy4lif]

What are the titles of the songs he sings?

[@drewconley2879]

Jesse Francis check out David’s 1989 album “How Did You Find Me Here”.

[@elmoomle4565]

Wrong David Wilcox...

[@huarenxivonne9662]

I know, I’m really confused right now.

[@steveassante6797]

What a pleasure it is to NOT have a "Wikipedia Like" KZbin, with all the dopey 'Trending' content forced down your throat.

[@maplebones]

Is that Jim Carey ?

[@davechampion4987]

Damn I was hoping this was the real drunken david wilcox the canadian legend

[@trenthogan4212]

I thought this was the "real" David Wilcox...the guy who sings Riverboat Fantasy....

[@samuelsmall991]

This is the “real” David Wilcox

[@melissahope7632]

It is

[@desdearibasiempre2545]

what a she!

[@nataliedwiggins4198]

STOP TALKING!!!!!! sing a god damn song already

[@Jack-je9fj]

Man... /whooooosh

[@hellcrow539]

Sooooo. He's not laying pipes... lol

[@jimsmith4412]

Personally I would have like to hear more of his unique playing and singing style and less talking. I find that too much introduction looses my attention. sorry! no respect indented.

[@allastarsevan3363]

This is a TEDx presentation. More of David's unique playing and singing style is available, elsewhere. I would encourage you to seek out that "more" you mention because what you'll find will be worth your effort.

[@SheliStevensSinger]

He has many many beautiful songs. You can find them in many places now with the internet. This is a Ted Talk so of course he is almost teaching us about his method and inspirations in between his songs. I enjoyed it immensely. What a great message he has for our world.