Todd Snider - Play a Train Song

[@wakeup2therain]

My dad sent me songs when he was drunk. Music is how he communicated and connected, with others and with himself. I got that from him. The link to this song was one of the last messages he ever sent me. Southern Comfort and a stash in my back pocket pretty much sums me up in a nutshell haha. I cry every time I hear this one. Here's to you, dad. 💗🥂

[@shmelty]

[@danielhurst5883]

Its a beautiful song ...

[@andyw513]

that's how it's supposed to feel

[@danewhite3661]

❤

[@melissablain2475]

@@shmelty 0

[@TheYakimaniac]

over 10 years listening to Todd, best artist of my generation. my life wouldn't be the same without you

The new jesse reminds me of Todd.. Just new generation ..

[@leftyjones9792]

Todd Snider, Lost Dog Street Band & Sturgill Simpson are thee BEST out right now. Take my word for it, I'm a complete stranger on KZbin.

[@tylerhall8919]

My father loved this song I lost him a couple of months ago in a car wreck thank you for making beautiful music

[@ShortBusHero12]

How was everyone else in the car

[@tylerhall8919]

Than you for your concern nobody else was hurt. He had I seatbelt on it was just a freak accident. Todd Snyder was one of his favorite artists

[@nobodyman2660]

This moment that im in right now, and nothing else at all

[@paulshamblin6260]

Todd has some great songs but this is his masterpiece in my opinion. Great tribute to his friend. I get a lot of joy from his stories and humor. His playing is great too. Under rated as a guitar player.

[@jamesdunnigan1198]

Goosebumps. He tells you how to live.

[@larrykuhn7162]

I just started listening to him I now think he is one of the greatest

[@deltadog6530]

Larry Kuhn I agree

[@LoiSPiskorz]

Ditto!!

[@gar949]

he aint too shabby

[@corrieclarkson3433]

This song always pulls a tear from eye!

[@SSchus87]

Best song ever. Not just the best TS song ever, but the best song ever.

[@FlashHarbor]

no argument. its a top ten for me

[@paulshriver2404]

Train Song, Clay Pigeons, Pancho & Lefty

[@JavaNinja72]

While it is a great song there are a few things he forgot to mention less it be perfect......namely Mama, Trucks, Prison, and Getting Drunk.

[@MattC2221]

@@JavaNinja72 I think getting drunk is in there.

[@leeolger1766]

It it’s a pretty damn good song. It’s very well written. It’s perfect for his style.

[@CletisCarr]

just read todd's book (recommended, btw), I remember skip when he ran sound at the radio cafe. and yes, he did always heckle us all to "play a train song".

[@tommyestlund9130]

What's the name of the book?

[@49dwalin55]

@@tommyestlund9130 'I've never met a story I didn't like '

[@garki1369]

Listen to his album versions of these songs as well. They're well worth it.

[@DWDRAFT1]

I had the pleasure of seeing this great singer songwriter at least 4 times. This is a great song, just one of many. Great video.

[@larrykuhn5466]

Never thought I'd find anyone this good again I lesten to John Prine and Todd Snider all the time

[@selenayoung2437]

My husband showed me both of them and I love them so much. His and my wedding song was inspite of our selves

[@marywheeler-p8i]

Love you todd

[@johndegroot5118]

This is a song for the ages ....speaks to everyone

[@davidbauer524]

It’s a just a beautiful song

[@TheMarcosV22]

Amazing song and particular voice

[@stevenreller5104]

Hallelujah!!

[@peboblank2786]

I love you todd

[@johnny85er]

wonderful production on this!

[@shawndella1]

Fantastic!

[@stevenreller5104]

I’m not always late to the track, but I’m always there

[@juliaanthony7608]

I was there!!

[@lookback2674]

Awsome!!!!

[@nocigar7730]

"Aw man... I don't have to come into town for this do i?"

[@scottdenney6475]

my son is eleven and autistic and the absolute best thing I have ever been a part of. he has trouble communicating, but has perfect pitch (no shit, for real) one of the most beautiful things that he does is by inserting movie/tv/music quotes into a conversation, and he does this so flawlessly that anyone who doesn't know him, just thinks he's a super witty kid, who always has some well known quote in response to anything anyone says to him, (the reason I mentioned his perfect pitch is because he delivers said quotes, quips in absolute dead on impersonation, from king fu panda to jack Nicholson to whomever) so you may have figured out where this is going, not too long ago, I overheard him reply to his step mom when she asked him to take out his trash,.... yep, "aww, I don't have to go into town for this, do I man?" I promptly died from hysterical laughter. cheers.

[@nocigar7730]

@@scottdenney6475 not sure why KZbin just now decided to notify me about this until now, but that's a great story! LOL. All the best to you and yours in these crazy times. These "train songs" help me lighten my load after a long day at work. Cheers!

[@gregoryanon2449]

A Milwaukee Road video about the shutdown of a dying transcontinental railroad by Blair Koositra brought me here. Video is on Vimeo.

[@leewagner4474]

The really impressive part of this clip is how great it sounds even though he's patiently signaling to get more monitor/ less instrument volume... That kind of shit makes it hard to deliver a performance like this. TS is the shit

[@ericwolfe4959]

Extreme artist

[@marywheeler-p8i]

Todd is an awesome artist

[@danielhehir1]

Todd was clearly pissed of at the sound man. 4 times he tried to get him to turn up the vocal monitors. What a talent!

[@johnwashington5065]

JT was here 💜 alot

[@stevenreller5104]

Not all heroes can wear a cape and maybe not be able to afford a pair of boots

[@JeramyPappas]

This song is an official Rock Church selection. Check out our profile for more... and rock bless you.

[@skeymoson]

I think Todd was ready to choke the sound guy out. He kept signaling for more mic in the monitors but the guy kept turning the guitar up. Oh man !!

[@grantbeard4567]

The beginning of the song sounds like he is just talking, and no I'm not talking about the beginning I'm not an idiot.

[@mattlitz2113]

Skip was my uncle!

[@nicholaswynne5538]

So Long Bro

[@The555jackle]

@DWDRAFT1 did u get to meet him

[@NeoandhisSon]

this songs just so damn good, had to do a version myself ;), check it let me know what ya think, tried to go for a train sound in the strumming pattern, does it work ?

[@timramsey3292]

neo anderson n

[@leewagner4474]

I could trade a plane song?

[@dandog7840]

pictures from the dark side...like kurt, but more connected

[@thesumeriangod5421]

Robert Earl Keen brought me here

[@mbm2689]

hedberg funny with a keen song. come back to the bible belt.....i know its a hard favor to ask

[@justinfalterm]

@RJSalvage mine too

[@dalerayharrison6990]

You

[@timtipton5071256]

You tube sucks ass....Todd snider does not...tired of vevo and their weird letters from too many comments...we make you, you dont make us.....Todd rocks ...YT and vevo needs to part company...when are you comin' to dayton Oh. Todd ? seen ya in 2003....great....you remind me of John Prine.....

[@KyleSchweitzer]

It took me too long to realize he wanted a song by the band train, not a song about a train lol

[@MattC2221]

16 people should have their boots removed on the day they're laid down.

[@dannylooney7348]

don’t yell out requests. ever. just shut up and enjoy the show. If u had talent, u would be on stage and not in the audience

[@senyumm]

he is kurt cobain alive from dead,hhahaha

[@WeinerPanda]

Except far more talented at singing, song writing, and playing

[@davetupman462]

pissed at his sound man ,turn up the moniters

[@davetupman462]

I had a best friend who like his drink, his sister found him dead on the sofa in his apartment, song rings true, he was a saddle bronc rider tough dude , but the booze whooped his ass