Todd Day Wait, "Rueben You Can Play Your Banjo" // GemsOnVHS™

[@GemsOnVHS]

Check out all thinks Todd Day Wait at tdwpigpen.com/ and follow him on Instagram at @tdwpigpen. New to GemsOnVHS? Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more field recordings. We also released Todd's recording with us on Spotify at open.spotify.com/track/7AyVjAn4DN301kCvONizlK?si=0f709f53572f4457

[@enriquemendoza2985]

Its a Classic... Beautiful tune guys. Yeeeeh haaaw! 🤙

[@dbardy13]

Reason #89 why I want to move to Nashville. Great song, great music/musicians, in a low low-key venue.

[@Noway-il9up]

Saw him live opening for nick shoulders after being a fan for many years. Very sweet and humble guy. Wishing him all the best with wherever he wants to go.

[@NocturnalNinja]

Learning myself a low G uku mostly play bluegrass but this has me missing my gramma he could kill anything with string never got to teach me tho... so thank you for feelings an memory’s amen

[@tyristori]

Todd opened his set with this great song by Bartholomew Bean.

[@threalharrydubois]

He's definetly one of the guys who need to expand their plattforms to like, spotify & bandcamp. Very underrated. I know its all corporate bullshit, but showing up in some playlists definetly wont hurt. He had a stop in my town, sadly it got cancelled :(

[@Profitocracy-]

Not every one needs to be famous

[@threalharrydubois]

@@Profitocracy- oh i agree. I just think it would be neat if talented artists get something back for what they offer.

[@tdwpigpen]

I'm glad to tell ya, I have several songs now up on the platforms and I hope you enjoy them.

[@threalharrydubois]

@@tdwpigpen good to see you todd - im already following & supporting you on the things. godspeed!

[@FenzoMac]

Good one!

[@VoxGothica]

Met Todd a few weeks ago at one of his shows in Germany. Not only is he a great songwriter, singer, and guitarist, but he's a real gentleman as well. He's like a cross between Hank Williams and Willie Nelson.

[@johannesklucken5575]

It was a Pleasure to meet him in Cologne. Great and sympathetic Artist.

[@hotshothomeimprovement]

Love this man!

[@Donwaz]

Gems you never miss man thanks for another banger

[@GemsOnVHS]

Appreciate that

[@TheVirginianRambler]

I absolutely love TDW. After last night, being a horrible night, it was great to wake up to this

[@basstrammel1322]

His talent is, dare I say it, beyond this. He got the voice and skills to go far beyond a featured video.

[@GemsOnVHS]

so true man. i hope he goes platinum and gets as big as kenny chesney one day.

[@basstrammel1322]

@@GemsOnVHS Hey, did I see him in Sierra Ferrell's Silver Dollar video? That's his guitar, and I've seen it in other videos as well. Love that for him.

[@brycewulf5207]

Just saw this gentleman last night in KC with the Deslondes. I wanted to go when I heard the Deslondes were playing, but I absolutely had to go once I heard Todd Day Wait was gonna be there, and he did not disappoint. Thanks again for sharing your great music with all of us, cant wait for your new album next year.

[@tdwpigpen]

thank you, looking forward to getting back to Kansas City next year

[@huntnheads7945]

Can't stop playing this song

[@donaldzackson1765]

i really like this tune

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

Beautiful lyrics and performance. Your voices and guitars compliment each other .💚

[@jonnyhoekstra]

Great tune, thanks!

[@MarkRiley12]

One of the best voices in the game! 💯

[@tdwpigpen]

thank ya

[@AxeMoose]

Fabulous. Really paints a picture.

[@jeffreygoodin9643]

Awesome...the two of you kick an old school...love it...never stop..thank you )

[@DylanKDowd]

I think the drugs are workin. Should definitely be his next recording I’ve been waiting for it!! Love you toddyboy

[@mustardtoast8328]

i see Todd Day Wait, i click!!

[@RyeBreadGangster]

Fantastic sound as always. Thanks Todd and company.

[@WilliamBradleyBuck]

So good.

[@mikewavemusic]

All night long baby!

[@GemsOnVHS]

Not just half the night by god

[@cedarriver]

His Hamburg show got cancelled sadly, would have loved to see this guy live! Chords and lyrics below folks. Standard tuning, no Capo G* x2000x Chorus C/G / F C Dm / G7 / C F C (x2) Verses C/G / F C Dm / G7 / C F C (x2) Last line C F G G* C [Chorus] Reuben you can play your banjo All night long I've been waiting all your life Just to hear you sing your songs Reuben you can play your banjo All night long I'll be sitting around that fire Just in case we get to sing along [Verse 1] I was just 16 when I had a dream Bout playing on my dad's banjo I picked it up and made a sound Couldn't let that darn thing go It just felt so good, I knew I could Keep playing, let my feelings go I just hit them strings and let em ring I was playing on that old banjo [Chorus] Reuben you can play your banjo All night long I've been waiting all your life Just to hear you sing your songs Reuben you can play your banjo All night long I'll be sitting around that fire Just in case we get to sing along [Verse 2] Greatest friend I ever found, happy or down Play and let my feelings go Was like an earnest friend that stays til the end That helped out when things got slow Don't had to put it down, gotta make a new sound Take it to a friend to show To play it loud and clear, they can surely hear Me playing on that old banjo [Chorus] Reuben you can play your banjo All night long I've been waiting all your life Just to hear you sing your songs Reuben you can play your banjo All night long I'll be sitting around that fire Just in case we get to sing Just in case we get to sing Just in case we get to sing along

[@GemsOnVHS]

damn why so?!

[@marcwilliams1551]

On the contrary: He'll be playing at the Auster Bar next thursday.

[@cedarriver]

@@marcwilliams1551 hell yeah, just saw it! I'll be there 100%

[@marcwilliams1551]

@@cedarriver Sure thing, me too!

[@crazyhorse7584]

Todd! Where you been, son?! I saw your show in STL last October, when you opened for Nick Shoulders, It was great. You spoke to me about an album, I'm keeping a lookout for it, as I've been discouraged by the lack of old-school Country singing ability by a lot of the newer artists. YOU'VE GOT THE GIFT! I'll be listening to my old Country records and my TDW 45 until that album drops 🤞 This song is pure gold BTW. Whoever isn't signing you is fuckin' up on a large scale IMHO. 🤘🤠🪕 Also, Kristina Murray is so damn good 🔥

[@GemsOnVHS]

i agree. he is working on getting that album done. just a bit more to go.

[@tdwpigpen]

Thank you for saying that, I appreciate it. The new album comes out in March 2025 and there's 3 singles out as of today.

[@crazyhorse7584]

That comment is from 2 years ago, but I still feel the same. Although now I appreciate a lot of old soul voices that exist today. That new single that came out today is great! 🤘🤠 probably see you next time you're in StL

[@nomanslee1]

Easily a top 10 artist of mine. 🤝🏼

[@GemsOnVHS]

we just put him on Spotify, check it out

[@texcrockett9496]

TDW with the slappers

[@jeffj318]

Do I see a young David Crosby? Great music.

[@MatthewCastro]

Play your banjo!

[@christopherhenderson7303]

I'd listen to it in a minor key!

[@GemsOnVHS]

next time

[@christopherhenderson7303]

@@GemsOnVHS Heck, I'd listen to Mr. Wait sing it in any key!

[@tysonpuraty3098]

𝐩𝓻Ỗ𝓂Ø𝓈Ｍ 😄