Rainer Ptacek - Don't Know Why - 1989

Previously unreleased Rainer Ptacek music video for 'Don't Know Why' from 1989. Filmed & Directed by Chris Wagganer

[@ursafan40]

I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Rainer play 2 nights in a row. Heard him on Friday and just HAD to drive a few hours the next day to see him on Saturday. He's the only guitarist that ever made me put down the cue stick when I was holding the table. I just gave the game away and sat down 4 feet in front of him. Never heard anything like him before or since. Great guy too. Shared a joint. Talked between sets. RIP Rainer

[@tHHs47]

ursafan40, lucky you!

[@lindabryant3135]

Lucky!

[@user-fp5nq1ze1]

Rainer wzs the easiest person in the world to talk to and befriend . Ik

[@user-fp5nq1ze1]

L

[@MrSheeshtc]

Let`s face it, he was a true blues genius, sorely missed, makes me cry. RIP.

[@B29_NFF]

Such, such a gem this one. Not only this song but all that Rainer has brought to us. It is beyond believe he's about to be forgotten to oblivion.

[@RyanBarringtonCox]

Nobody has made music like this, before or after Rainer. Cosmic psych folk blues.

[@chriscampbell9191]

Never heard of this guy until now. Excellent song. Tons of feel.

[@boxadorsrus5991]

I was too poor to go to the nightclubs and other musical venues, but Rainer Ptacek (1951-1997) seemed to have quite a following in the 1980s and 1990s in the 4th Avenue clubs of Tucson, Arizona. I'd see his name on nightclub marquees and such. The newspaper The Tucson Weekly covered him from time to time. I read he was pretty popular in New York City and in Europe as well in the 1980s up to his death in 1997. When he died of cancer at a young age, a lot of folks were quite upset. In 1983, he was in the debut video of The Giant Sandworms called Body Of Water which included Howe Gelb and Billy Sedlmayr. The Giant Sandworms had success later as Giant Sand. Anyway, even in the mid-2020s, Rainer Ptacek is still fondly remembered in the Tucson area.

[@leoleoner1971]

Wahrscheinlich einer der nettesten und ehrlichsten Musiker, die ich je die Freude hatte, kennenlernen zu dürfen...

[@bluesentertainment248]

I love this man ! A true artist. Every note comes from the heart

[@frankjurgensen9550]

Killer Refrain! Brilliant

[@VangeliRock]

Robert Plant brought me here. No disappointment here. This guy was just incrediblable good.

[@misst1586]

Same

[@BoskoCubrilo]

one of the best songs I ever heard!

[@mattgraham6231]

GuitarSwan 8 months ago For those asking for the lyrics, I transcribed them as I plan on doing a cover of this as well. They are a little different from Jeffrey's version but as close as I could tell to Rainer's. Tell me where did All of those years go? Tell me now where did all those times go? They sure do take their toll They sure do they take their toll Don't know why I Don't know why I love you so Oh by now I know I should have a reason Oh if I could give you a thousand I would give you one But there's more to it than saying words There's more to it than simply feelings Don't know why I Don't know why I love you so Sleep is like a coma in black Oh I'm slipping into the land of the black Too far can feel it getting dark, dark and darker And I just wanna put my arms around her Don't know why I Don't know why I love you so Well I went out, went out to Bob's Highway Yeah I caught some cold air blowin all in my face Those cars they just keep goin by me Oh they do pass at an incredible pace Still I survive, still I survive

[@lindabryant3135]

Yep and you covered it perfectly. And it took me here....wow he was amazing!

[@bluesentertainment248]

THX👍

[@rosieblake8455]

Thanks :)

[@user-fp5nq1ze1]

The guitar gently worms into your head

[@swaggytaggy4206]

Have you ever heard anyone play like Rainer?

[@lindabryant3135]

Damn he was so good! RiP.

[@tHHs47]

Wonderful stuff! 👂🍬

[@klausscherbarth7862]

the ideal soundtrack for an roadmovie like paris texas. i´m shure that ry does love this song.

[@HandsLikeClouds2]

My favorite Rainer.

[@guitaress1]

Wow I just got hip to this guy--he's great!

[@Bigsinglecoils]

Beautiful & unforgettable.

[@susannegeorge6243]

Thanks, Rainer. Keep coming back for more.

[@moumineettsahnn]

MERCI! DESERT BLUES ! HYPNOTIQUE ! LUMINEUX!

[@vleb]

Great, amazing !

[@naughtynasse]

Whow! Thank you so much for keep posting those amazing videos of Rainer. Didn't even know that Rainer had ever made a music video. Where are MTV when real music are made?

[@seanpinchin]

Soooo good!

[@cheechforprez]

@MrSheeshtc totally agree, I was upset when I heard he'd gone. YT can be a despicable place but I love it for making artists like this available

[@DaNeilG]

It's a bit late but thank you dear Fendson for your answer

[@subtoxin]

Wonderful! This is why I love KZbin!

[@Whitman1819]

great tune =)

[@Whitman1819]

It's all bout love...

[@barf29]

That's my answer!! :)... Great song, great man.. such a shame that he died so early... This is art optima forma!! P.S. I am grateful that someone gives him a podium on a format like this... Respect

[@milanza78]

great stuff

[@jpmckrt]

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@zimmy81]

Lovely stuff, faved n raved, inspirational to me.

[@jensssskljhdkhs]

Subscribed. Thank you for uploading all this great music!

[@BlackHoleBrew42]

The best

[@larry573]

scruffy good stuff right there......

[@Yggdr4s1ll]

This song is wonderful, if you know any modern artist with a similar sound, please let me know : D

[@redduketeleman]

Chris Whitley is a master of industrial national blues slide and singing. Sadly he has left us too 😔

[@Yggdr4s1ll]

@@redduketeleman Lovely singing voice, thank you : )

[@damoniaco]

Top!

[@lukavuksanovic251]

this is THE SHIT for a rock soul!

[@BoskoCubrilo]

Will someone tell me where can I find the original version? I really love this!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kwen10]

Rainer Ptacek - "Alpaca Lips"

[@Theo_Kah]

Awesome - found it on ebay and bought it right away!

[@onewayoutnine]

Does anyone know what tuning he’s using here?

[@steverempel2728]

Open E

[@HRJosef]

Can someone check if those lyrics are correct?!? Tell me where did All of those years go? Tell me now where did all those times go? They sure do take their toll They sure do they take their toll Don't know why I Don't know why I love you so Oh by now I know I should have a reason Oh if I could give you a thousand I would give you one But there's more to it than saying words There's more to it than simply feelings Don't know why I Don't know why I love you so Sleep is like a coma in black Oh I'm slipping into the land of the black Too far can feel it getting dark, dark and darker And I just wanna put my arms around her Don't know why I Don't know why I love you so Well I went out, went out to Bob's Highway Yeah I caught some cold air blowin all in my face Those cars they just keep goin by me Oh they do pass at an incredible pace Still I survive, still I survive

[@csason]

Does anyone know the lyrics to this.. This is what I have so far \ Where did all of those years go? Where did all of those times go ? You know they sure did take their toll They sure did take their toll.. Don't know why Don't know why I love you so Don't know why Don't know why I love you so Well by now, I should have a reason Well if I could give you a thousand, I'd give you one

[@beckjuly100]

gulp

[@zimmy81]

@eatmycomments if you have any success in that let me know will ya, you have some cool stuff on your channel.