Son Volt - Tear Stained Eye

[@paulboudreau8841]

What could be better than a slow-picked banjo and a pedal steel? One of Son Volt’s masterpieces.

[@leonajohnson9646]

Not anything better

[@ChrisJMoreno]

Can’t beat it. Perfect combo.

[@johnc5160]

Can you deny? There's nothin' greater....

[@paulboudreau8841]

@@johnc5160 ironically enough, Wilco’s “I Thought I Held You” is also laden with a slow-picked banjo and pedal steel. That song appeared on their first album “a.m.” which is what Jay “switches it over to” on “Windfall” on SV’s first album. Coincidence, or?

[@sanpatricio9490]

You said it, brother. If I were with you, I’d pass you some of this indica I’m enjoying.

[@mooradchoudhry4035]

American culture at its finest...an absolutely sublime performance. A perfect melding of melody, instruments played with subtlety and emotion, harmonised vocals and haunting yet inspired lyrics. Pure, pure magic...I had the pleasure to watch them live at Dingwalls in London, in 1997, a fabulous band.

[@donkristinnson4201]

I’m listening to these guys now in the tail end of 2022 and they are still one of my favourite bands ever. I love Tear Stained Eye and honestly listen to it on a collection of songs that I downloaded about ten years ago every single night for perhaps twenty years now to keep my tinnitus from driving me insane.The band and their music has definitely kept me from going more crazy than I deserve to be so thanks!!

[@nufcedkidyup8627]

My younger brother died at 50 due to cancer, but he loved bands like this, and loved the fact that a reviewer said that this is "tears in your beers music."

[@jeashman]

I love this song, and Son Volt. I also love Wilco. Even more, I love Uncle Tupelo. Those fellas did something special. Would love to see them get back together.

[@cjsoutdoors4412]

CNN's Anderson Cooper brought me here. He just played a tribute to his friend and colleague Faith Kleppinger (1971-2021) a writer for CNN, whom died of cancer. In the bit he described how she and a friend would text one another about song lyrics. They texted about this song, Faith described the lyrics as "devastating". Then the song played at the end as a photo tribute rolled on with Faith and the people in her life. I Googled the song and here I am..Wow, what a nice pleasant song, thank you Faith & Anderson! R.I.P Faith...

[@teedeeiss]

@CJ's Outdoors - Yup, I saw that tribute also & why I'm here. Yeah, that really was so sad watching him struggle to keep his composure & get through it. She had just barely turned 50 before she died of appendix cancer. SAD! Condolences to her friends & FAMILY. May you RIP Ms. Kleppinger 1:04 pm 6-18-21

[@kellyfrancis1873]

Same here. Rest in Peace Faith Keplinger.

[@MindGroper]

Same here, funny how someone can turn you on to something after they're gone. Thank you Faith!

[@bettycox2775]

Thanks to Anderson and Faith, I discovered this song too. Absolutely love it! Thank you Anderson and Faith. RIP Faith❤

[@jamesstaggs4160]

I was told that if I don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. Cooper's friend had good taste in music

[@scottelledge2184]

I could listen to this a thousand times in a row.

[@jbell310]

+Scott Elledge I think I have!

[@sixpakdrinkur]

Good one. same here.

[@Fretboardcheesa]

do it

[@deidrec624]

Scott Elledge I think I've done a hundred at least 10x over the last 20 years. Does that count?

[@meeshajunk45]

I'm definitely trying

[@tia2all501]

Watching this in 1996- made my husband and me Son Volt fans still in 2024 seen them many times, Even got to meet Jay,sweet humble man ❤

[@richardfortin756]

This song was my introduction to Son Volt. I've been hooked ever since.

[@halrice770]

Have you heard Wilco? Jay's better half.

[@nicks8026]

@@halrice770 Blasphemy! Farrar > Tweedy

[@benlikebike]

@@halrice770 you're in the wrong place then friend. Farrar is the vagabond king. You can keep your Hollywood

[@amandahamby-t1q]

Me too. Grabbed my heart and never let go.

[@shukryjalaluddin1544]

Same here brother, been a fan since 1994

[@steveoliver7452]

I just saw them last night in Colorado Springs. So damn good! I hope nobody made plans for me today because I am long gone down a deep rabbit hole with Son Volt.

[@vdivision1]

Uncle Tupelo was great but this is one of the best albums put out.

[@ednieto05]

Such a classic. That whole album is perfect.

[@donnawatson6396]

Hearing this song is like seeing an old friend you havent seen in to long , its just a good feeling to no

[@peterfaga1582]

You nailed it Donna

[@DELTA19ACTUAL]

Jay Farrar, Dammit Guy your voice is amazing......and very comforting to a Parkinson's victim like Me !

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

DELTA19ACTUAL heart warming

[@celticrubbish]

Always loved this song. From the moment I heard it, I was like, "Oh my, what a poem". I started singing it to my daughter because her middle name is Genevieve, named after the Patron Saint of Paris. This song touches my soul.

[@willfromyadkinville]

Drown hooked me on Son Volt i listened to this cd a lot!

[@Stopthepuck35]

Made a Son Volt radio station on Pandora. The algorithm pairs them along with Uncle Tupelo or Wilco and occasionally pivots to songwriters like John Prine and even occasional past greats like REM , Neil Young and the Stones. With Son Volt and songs like Tear Stained Eye as the core, it's soooo good. Maybe all time fav.

[@gildersleevefan67]

When you discover 423 thousand people love the same song that you do

[@gregoryantoniono3673]

Jay Farrar is one of the best, most sophisticated songwriters of this generation. If you don't get it, you aren't paying attention.

[@halrice770]

yep, I like him. But Jeff does it better.

[@w0mblemania]

Why bring such antagonism in to this? People can like whatever goddamned music they like. They don't need you to validate their musical choices.

[@zackfair914]

True story. Still relevant 22 years later and still a work horse in 2018.

[@wenders99]

I think he was, but he isn't now. When I hear a song like "Jet Pilot", I think juvenile, not sophisticated. I'm not cherry picking, either. I think he still has his moments, but from 1991 through Wide Swing Tremolo and his solo records (Gob Iron, too), he still had it. I just don't think his writing is all that compelling anymore.

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

Hal Rice Jeff is cool but tin eared next to Jay Farrar.

[@eddiegang544]

How this band didn’t make it more is beyond me. They had the magic. So much more than almost any band I can think of

[@flat1in3]

A helluva lot more magic than Wilco... and I like Wilco. That said, I still LOVE Son Volt, thirty years later. Uncle Tupelo's "No Depression" was a goddamn gem, but I think "Trace" is even better. Granted, I know that record back to front, every note, without trying.

[@eddiegang544]

@@flat1in3 agreed. I love the first few Wilco records for sure but…. Also the UT records are awesome. Anodyne and No Depression are absolute gems. For sure.

[@matthewjankovic3846]

Oh? They “made” it. And still making it

[@keithhakanson7040]

Back in Octoberr 1996 I was in the Marines, deployed to 7th comm battalion, in Okinawa Japan. It was there that I became friends with another Marine named Matt Gajewski. In December we started hanging out, singing and playing guitars. One of the songs he introduced me to was this beautiful song. Now Matt left 7th comm in Jan 1997 and I did the same in October 1997. But the memories I have will last forever.

[@winterband1]

This performance is just timeless.

[@rjhall5712]

Was fortunate to see these guys live in Florida , many years ago , awesome show ... Opening act was Blue Mountain

[@tbngeorgetown]

.......I have listened to it a thousand times. ......thank you john m.......thank you for your gift. ...... just me.

[@jblala2190]

Such a brilliant and timeless lyric to have been written by one who was then so young. I wonder if he ever gets tired of singing it--I know I never tire of hearing it. And the older I get, the more true it becomes.

[@rothblack6332]

Gods... Sun on the steel. Brilliant band.

[@donaldkearns5522]

That pedal steel is so perfect.....

[@thomasthompson6745]

Eric Heywood

[@harrydeanbentzel]

This song is an old friend my friend

[@cruzcontrol1303]

You barely notice it it fits in so well

[@billblondeau4269]

Yes, it's perfect.

[@jrossnjax7]

One of kind and still the best traveling music of all time! #roadtrips 👍

[@DelightfulNanotechnology-sf7kh]

I listened to them when I was in college.I was a sudden sunbow came to my brain and I asked you to go to play a sunbow song.They played drowned heck of his own.Never forget it damn good shit

[@DelightfulNanotechnology-sf7kh]

I listened to them in the late 80s.I graduated college in 87 I was still listening to him in my 30s now.Invite and I'm still loving check out the phillies.I was listening to them too

[@theahutchinson1374]

Great to see Jay at the Texas Union in Austin Friday night. Americana royalty.

[@vazmo14850]

this came on the radio this afternoon....what a blessing!

[@marioct130]

Also came on the radio on 12/13.24. WUMB

[@jimsanford9215]

Thanks so much for this, every time that I hear this beautiful tune I think of my Brother Sean who left us way too soon...

[@denniswood7503]

Walking down Main Street getting to know the concrete Looking for a purpose from a neon sign I would meet you anywhere, western sun meets the air We'll hit the road, never looking behind Can you deny, there's nothing greater Nothing more than the traveling hands of time? Sainte Genevieve can hold back the water But saints don't bother with a tear stained eye Seeing traces of the scars that came before Hitting the pavement still asking for more When the hours don't move along, worn out wood and familiar songs To hear your voice is not enough, it's more than a shame Can you deny, there's nothing greater Nothing more than the traveling hands of time? Sainte Genevieve can hold back the water But saints don't bother with a tear stained eye Like the man said, rode hard and put away wet Throw away the bad news, and put it to rest If learning is living, and the truth is a state of mind You'll find it's better at the end of the line Can you deny, there's nothing greater Nothing more than the traveling hands of time? Sainte Genevieve can hold back the water But saints don't bother with a tear stained eye Sainte Genevieve can hold back the water But saints don't bother with a tear stained eye

[@squeakeththewheel]

Fantastic. This song and album nearly wore out my iPod a decade ago. Now its going to do the same to my WiFi.

[@bplowefl]

Gives me goose bumps every time. Heard Jay live a few years ago at Derry Down. Amazing!

[@michaellove2637]

First 3 songs of their debut might be the best 3 song opener ever recorded

[@wskeyson3382]

Looks like a young Steve Earle!

[@janetm2621]

love these guys. .... brings back alot of nice memories

[@toddjohnson1572]

The truth is a state of mind. You'll find it better at the end of the line. Brilliant take on the truth shall set you free

[@SolamenteVees]

The rhythm section is killing it on this performance.

[@okrajoe]

Beautiful live version.

[@melissamartin3580]

Love the song, Tear Stained Eye. The banjo really makes it!

[@stevetady5332]

This is sick. No end to Jay's amazing mind. I can hardly breathe.

[@cconnon1912]

F_ing amazing song. First time I heard it on an alternative rock station I was like wtf... wholly shite I like country now! Well alt-Country. Lol

[@michaelfriese431]

Alt Country (Americana) is a fulfilling genre to explore... definitely check out Uncle Tuppelo, Townes Van Zandt, Devil Makes Three, John Prine, and Nathaniel Raitliff and you can go from thete

[@MrLabrador91]

Best dam pedal steel, great feel. Eric Heywood is the man

[@tommyrottler9655]

I’m from Ste Genevieve .... floored me when I heard this tune ... song may refer to the saint but I know what’s going on with” hold back the water “ Songwriter is familiar with more than a tear stained eye here .double entendre and that I am a big big fan of .... Love the song and covering it

[@chrishornbostel9831]

Jay is from Belleville, IL, and was living in St. Louis during the 1993 floods. It's a reference to your hometown. :)

[@HiddenHighways]

@@chrishornbostel9831 He also makes reference to Times Beach in another song. Way to represent the STL area!

[@billnedela655]

super song, super, writer, super group, super show.... what the hell else can you say? thanks for posting!

[@theplayers3507]

Thanks, Hank Waters, for sharing this.

[@BobBastekSr]

Why haven't I heard this band before? Axios Raleigh lead me to this talented group.

[@frogstomp11]

Please check out Uncle Tupelo.

[@cuffcamlin9868]

Such an amazing song from an Amazing band..Still do not understand why groups like Sonvolt& the Jayhawks are not as big as the Black Eyed peas or U2.And I mean that as no disrespect to U2 or the Blaxck Eyed Peas I like them too.But the older I get the more I love Sonvolt,Uncle Tupelo& the Jayhawks who should be just as big.

[@horse5407]

Who doesn’t love a nice banjo.

[@spow300]

such a great song. such a great band.

[@TSHRED56]

A slow picked banjo with a crying steel guitar...heaven.

[@summerweight]

creosote, driving the view, back into your world, windfall, tulsa county, hang in blue slide, out of the picture, loose trig...they're all great songs

[@jasonmelick587]

Some people will call it grunge, but it's a nearly perfect country song.

[@dianwilson4840]

beautiful harmonies

[@DELTA19ACTUAL]

Great looking band, and just HEART RENDERING music......... I cannot get enough of this bands music....... even old guys appreciate great music !

[@ChrisShultis]

Just dang good music!

[@Concept-Film]

One of my favorite songs of all time!

[@barrybirkel4873]

Son Volt every bit as good as Wilco n Wilco is so great !!!!

[@kerrybock766]

I have long argued Jay over Jeff... that us one of the most gorgeous turns of phrase and tune ever combined. Nearly as good as Greg Keeler from Blue Rodeo.... beautiful

[@70mjc]

kerry bock both are amazing... Art isn’t a competition

[@riseuporganic]

This is friggin awesome!

[@crabbtrixexp]

so glad i stumbled across this band.

[@mpgarr]

Yet another great Son Volt song----and what a great performance on ACL. I have seem them a number of times. This was a truly stellar Son Volt performance. This song like so many of Son Volt---much of it makes no sense but taken in the whole-quite profound and moving. Something about Son Volt's music---makes my eyes Tear Stained.

[@barbararychtarik9775]

😢😢😢

[@mpgarr]

It does get me---there are always a few down thumbs---I don't how ANYONE can give a thumbs down to Son Volt's music----especially a song like this one!

[@bonnieabbzug]

Simply beautiful.

[@john-rodgerclaycountychron7071]

I found them in the bargain bin in a pawnshop in Palm Springs years ago had never heard of them I think they’re awesome and I especially love this song enjoy thank you so much sent world

[@MichaelGoldenberg]

As perfect a song as there is. This and “Dynamite” would make a catalog to be proud of for anyone.

[@mpgarr]

Son Volt is some great and REAL MUSIC--another SV favorite!!

[@7Samurais]

Best song of Son Volt

[@random666777]

Great fuckin song. Great performance.

[@richholoch8230]

Gorgeous song.

[@brucedowns3397]

Loooooove this song.

[@kirkpimp]

"Ste. Genevieve can't hold back the water".

[@lennyarsenault6595]

love your music Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@lillyandruben]

Love this song

[@DukeFame88]

Outstanding!

[@klausstoffelen8515]

klasse song ...jay farrar is amazing

[@brucegobi4686]

when I pick up my guitar, without real thought, I begin playing and singing this moody and lovely tune

[@theahutchinson1374]

Surprised some Nashville NASCAR type singer has not sprang on this song and taken it to number 1 on Nash-rash Radio charts.

[@baseballfanatixx1]

That steel solo at 2:23 is awesome.

[@jeffbuesing]

outlander Paul Franklin's sublime pedal steel solo starts at 3:11.

[@jbell310]

+Heat Thermography You don't have to think! It is! Good call!

[@thomasthompson6745]

@@heatthermography3902 Yep.

[@teresaslatteryamin3059]

Looking for a purpose....Hit the road...never looking behind....Traveling hands of time....great lyrics....

[@dwaynecarroll6098]

MY spiritual leader!

[@hman1025]

Got the same opinion. Love em both.

[@glennstraw1672]

I already told my daughter I want this played at my funeral

[@loaded_like_a_sailor]

Yeah,I love when he played with Whiskeytown but I also love solo DRA as well as the Cards! You must have went to high school in NC.

[@alexloweh1]

Fantastic!

[@HumGuitar]

Best banjer solo ever laid ears on. Yep.

[@dancingfool512011]

Love you guys

[@dexterious006]

Farrar and Tweedy really evolved indifferent directions from one another. Probably inevitable that Uncle Tupelo split, but I'm glad that each is still out there, doing their respective things.

[@TapYouKillYou]

This is my favorite album of all time, but I really don't like Wilco at all. Tupelo was great, but I really just don't like Tweedy. I've tried, but it's just not for me.

[@intagrinberga2047]

LOVE!!!

[@forthedoggiesguitars2277]

Dam, this is good✌🙌🙏

[@loaded_like_a_sailor]

Yeah,I know someone that went to Jacksonville High...I just assumed that Caitlin was from NC too. I graduated from high school in 1986 myself.

[@mpgarr]

This really is a great live version--of course--they had their A game when being on ACL!!

[@Dancactusme1]

Genèvieve,Her name is invoked during natural disasters such as drought, flooding, and widespread fever. St. Genèvieve also became known as the Patron Saint of Young Girls. The line in the song, St Genevieve can hold back the water, but saints don't bother with a tear stained eye.

[@paddybpaddyb9940]

Sweet Jesus where does this soul music come from?

[@superorangeish]

Damn that's good!

[@chucksigler4342]

Kudzu kings Oxford ms

[@daviddishman7491]

Sehr gut!!