Written with Guy Clark and inspired by the Fur Peace Ranch students. Video performed live, not to a recorded track.
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@clean35014 жыл бұрын
This song to me has a little "devil went down to georgia" meets "hotel california"--and probably the best bluegrass/country guitar arrangement I have ever heard.
@sjlee195114 жыл бұрын
@migasnunes Verlon Thompson is a friend of mine and he and Guy Clark co wrote this song several years ago. They put it away without a melody for it and fairly recently the song came to their attention and Verlon set down and wrote the melody for it and the rest is history. I am fortunate to be able to sit and play with Verlon from time to time and he is one of the sweetest and most gentle musicians I have ever known. His talent is nothing less than incredible.
@bigted19536 жыл бұрын
you are a lucky man to know Verlon, i have had contact with him, and hope he some day writes a autobiography- it would have to be interesting.
@bksimon3 жыл бұрын
Neal Workman check out “Sweet Dreams Do Come True” on Amazon Prime Video.
@austexstef3 жыл бұрын
there's one change which, in my opinion, would make the song better: at the end, instead of "MY name was on the case", if he says "my DADDY'S name was on the case"
@wmichaelstephens15302 жыл бұрын
Get him to do some more Barnegie Halls.
@jsliker1 Жыл бұрын
Hi, since you get to play with him, how is he picken that song. All fingers, thumb pick, flat pick or hybrid. I can't tell
@mikedarr69685 күн бұрын
My favorite Guy Clark song, Done Extremely Well by you. Thanks!
@mattb3834 жыл бұрын
My god Verlon rips that Guild. Anyone who dislikes this video clearly has no musical taste or talent. Amazing work! The story in the song gives me goose bumps.
@davidboles9464 жыл бұрын
I get chills every time I watch him play this.His musicality is without limits.
@zacharron15 жыл бұрын
These 'how I got my first Martin' kinda songs are common in folk/country music, but this is in a league WAY above any others I've heard. Brilliantly played with dynamics and texture and a spooky spin at the end. Simply awesome.
@ralphhyland86613 жыл бұрын
This guy is for real, I wish I could meet him some day. Thank you Verlon.
@robertfarrar922320 күн бұрын
The 2nd time I've seen this video. Great story teller. Thanks for posting
@rockingv5 жыл бұрын
I had the good fortune to see Verlon with Guy Clark in London a long time ago . A memorable night .
@Zsolto6613 жыл бұрын
OMG what a song it brought goose bumps all over my back and arms. So strong I was totally immersed. I wish there was a guitar waiting for me like that...
@DRealFatguy3 жыл бұрын
2 years later, song gave me goosebumps again.
@FahQposeurfag15 жыл бұрын
no one sings like Guy but no one plays it like Vern!!!
@larpup14 жыл бұрын
After listening to this video, I hit his website and now enjoying other wonderful songs written and performed by Mr. Thompson.. Just a joy to listen to. Thank you!
@Tonetwisters10 жыл бұрын
Been at this 53 years and have to say, this is excellent music. GREAT playing. And have you ever tried to speak and play at the same time? And that Guild is killer. Guess that's a Neumann vacuuming it all in. It speaks to me big. Love this thing.
@oldbikerbear5 жыл бұрын
I bought a Guild G37 BL back when I was a kid and making money. Still the best damned sounding guitar Ive ever herd.
@guitarvocs13 жыл бұрын
I first heard this courtesy of a radio interview with Guy Clark telling the story. I should have favorited this long ago. What a powerful piece of music, and played to perfection.
@jeffwarren97912 жыл бұрын
I qas introduced to your 0laying through guy Clark some.mr. Thompson I have to tell you,musicians like yourself that have honed your playing to a precise science are the reason I got into music.your a national treasure verlon Thompson.
@ChrisSuman10 жыл бұрын
Story tellin at it's finest... Great stuff here.
@amymurphy369110 жыл бұрын
Hello Chris I am a descendent of the McCoy side born raised in Cabell county Huntington. Wv I really miss my home town but I have blood all over Kentucky .Wv . I would love to go plz send info amy
@tylermiller32209 жыл бұрын
My new favorite song… is this version, sung and played by Verlon. Gives you goosebumps.
@johndurost5931 Жыл бұрын
verlon I love u...but you weren't suppose to make me cry...lol....I heard your from so far back in the woods even the Catholics handle snakes...lol...from one country boy to another a lil protestant humor....love u ...peace n God Bless u Brother..
@ben_vs_benjamin Жыл бұрын
I revisit this performance every couple of months. And I’ve been doing that for at least 7 years. This is just one of the best guitar performances ever.
@daviddavidson80504 жыл бұрын
Good morning Mr. Verlon Thompson! Happy to be connected to you through KZbin Sir. Great piece by you and Mr. Guy Clark and whomever else! Thanks much for keeping the classics alive and well.
@bro19459 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites by Verlon......listen to all the words....tells a great story....
@greanteawoman15 жыл бұрын
Verlon, caught you at the SXSW show in M. Beach. You were fantastic. I fired up a music pub. co. on 16th Ave. S. in the late '80's - mid '90s and not once did I manage to catch a show as both intimate and compelling as yours in MB. Thank you for giving me the chance to relive my too short of a time in N'ville - except BETTER. You're truly the man! This song ain't haunted, btw - it's fantastic! it's a hit record in my book - hope someone is plugging the daylights out of it! Thank you again.
@greekflatpicker Жыл бұрын
Excellent performance and that Guild sounds great
@ronvonryan14 жыл бұрын
Super song, so well played, sung and performed, this made my day!!! Thanks for putting this on.
@rockingv6 жыл бұрын
Sheer Brilliance ! Had the good fortune to see Guy Clark with Verlon in London a long time ago (600 mile round trip to see them ) Great performance I'd have walked that distance for the privelege !
@gwag84106 жыл бұрын
To me it don’t get any better than this... can you imagine the hours Verlon spent honing his craft.. it shows
@DRealFatguy5 жыл бұрын
I dont know who this is, Verlon Thompson, but the song gave me goosebumps. My word son, well done.
@manriq478 жыл бұрын
Good lord! Now that was some serious playing and singing. Fantabulous! ~ Mark
@MrGrxxx1238 жыл бұрын
this song should inspire a movie!!! hauntingly beautiful!!!!!!!!
@audreyfischer9 жыл бұрын
wow.wow.wow. the story. the song. the performance.
@Fstpicker15 жыл бұрын
WOW!! Hauntingly beautiful!
@Larry-fu9ef Жыл бұрын
Guy Clark and his version is the best, Guy doing vocals and Verlon on guitar
@jaredmoore67137 жыл бұрын
You should see Verlon play this song live! I saw him in January at a little church in Jupiter, FL playing a charity event in memory of Sue Cunningham. He treated us to this song along with many other greats that he has written. Talk about losing track time - we were mesmerized by the way Verlon could weave a story into his picking. Really a treat especially when there are only 30 or 40 others in the room, and he is playing 5 feet from you!
@STEViEmando12 жыл бұрын
If you're a muso you'll really get this. A beautiful song to bring a smile to your face an' a tear to your eye - certainly mine. This song is my life. Sometimes a song comes out of nowhere an' just floors me. This is one of those songs. Powerfully emotive for me. Guy Clark wrote a bloody good'un here an' Verlon Thompson just nails it - thanks guys. If you ain't moved by it you ain't moved. Me, I am. Thanks to my good friend Chelle Rose for sharin' this with me. CHEERS !!
@mitchbailey52164 ай бұрын
Don't get better.miss guy so much
@DevoutlyAgnostic6 жыл бұрын
I understand not everyone will always like well written, well played songs; but I can't understand how anyone, much less 16 people, could dislike this perfectly written and flawlessly played song. Are they just angry and bitter? Do they dislike Guild guitars? Are they offended by the brilliance of real deal players? Even jealousy would be a poor excuse for casting such an obviously stupid thumbs down. They must've somehow, in their excitement and awe clicked the thumbs down by accident.
@eduardoarana97207 жыл бұрын
thank you John for stopping by my beach city lodge and playing this tune for me, it's incredibly haunting.
@sgbsammy3 жыл бұрын
wow first time listener...Verlon...amazing.guitar voice and wordsmith...that gave me chills...thx
@christopherapadilla12 жыл бұрын
I have finally heard the epitome of amazing...I can die satisfied now
@MateuszRulski13 жыл бұрын
Why oh why is this the only clip featuring Verlon in good quality?! Give us MOOOOOOORE! NOW!
@richardreeder88119 жыл бұрын
It was a great pleasure to have shared our short time many years ago. What a fine songwriter you are!
@gregmz15 жыл бұрын
I took verlons class at the fur peace. Lifes not been the same since. Greg
@danielmevel387711 жыл бұрын
I heard this song for the first time today and what a great...song! and great guitarist!!thanks...
@BobDaniel5614 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely incredible. I am speechless. Bravo!
@kirklorange14 жыл бұрын
What a great song ... and I love your performance, Verlon.
@johnnyortiz78006 жыл бұрын
Verlon!!! You are the man. Awesome
@bigted195315 жыл бұрын
this is the pride of youtube here!
@outofthinair14 жыл бұрын
Absolutely OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jwoodall711 жыл бұрын
Holy Cow. By the time the song was done, I was so close to the screen I was almost eating it! Fantastic!!
@davidbergin61846 жыл бұрын
Wow! If this guy is ever playing in my area...I’ll be there.
@jessesmit29078 жыл бұрын
great song, and absolutely insane playing!
@texasmachinegunma537411 ай бұрын
Still legendary always will be
@johntstanley15 жыл бұрын
About damn time you jumped out front... im in.
@1986barb12 жыл бұрын
This gives me chills !! How glad I am to listen !
@RabiesTheBeagle Жыл бұрын
"My name was upon the case" Yes!
@vintagestrings69 жыл бұрын
Amazing lyrics, playing n singing!!!
@cahill_dave15 жыл бұрын
WOW I love this so much. I attended Fur Peace Ranch with TIm Reynolds. What an amazing place!
@daviddansereau17937 жыл бұрын
Words and music, awesome!
@daviddansereau17937 жыл бұрын
There isn't much out there to hold a candle to this.
@Gibsonj6210 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song, great musicianship.
@campag1014 жыл бұрын
First class all the way, that Guild and your talent make an awesome combination.
@tomacosta20338 жыл бұрын
Well done!!! I'm gonna try to pick it out!
@buggywhip18 жыл бұрын
I'm awestruck. So perfect!
@XavierCalabero6 жыл бұрын
Woah.... amazing. I have been hunting tab for the leads to this song forever. You amaze me.
@BatmanVSEldablo14 жыл бұрын
been looking for this song for ages thanx
@bigted19536 жыл бұрын
Verlon-simply the best.
@markhoskins54913 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@bigted19537 жыл бұрын
excellent music from a great man
@Tuvgatan2 жыл бұрын
So well played .....
@shoesmagic12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful .... gives me chills
@PB2005595 жыл бұрын
Respect. Great song, wonderfully performed
@bigted19537 жыл бұрын
pure genius from a great guy
@lw2163165 жыл бұрын
never heard a Guild sound that good
@PatrickParsonWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
Wow...that is great.
@plucky1914 жыл бұрын
At last, the real thing. Substance over style, content over artifice - talent, in a word. Value it while you can. There ain't any more of these guys coming up this way...
@breckandy13 жыл бұрын
Leaves me speechless every time
@hiskellygirl9 жыл бұрын
Great guitarist, timeless lyrics.
@dauphinofmississippi14 жыл бұрын
Verlon is awesome.
@nhcraftsman60313 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest.
@MichaelMcBride587 жыл бұрын
Yay! That was wonderful!
@PirateStu6 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs.
@MrLaymensterms4 жыл бұрын
awesome! it runs in the family i see!
@chrislecompte46947 жыл бұрын
WOW! Perfect. Amazing. Underrated
@markgalloway14 жыл бұрын
Really cool song. You are an incredible musician. *****
@AlexandraJW14 жыл бұрын
Thats pretty damn good :) And not just the song and the playing, but the video too... it's all there!
@96Guitarcrazy12 жыл бұрын
Amazing! great song and story!
@ericjlavin64739 жыл бұрын
Bravo! A downright benchmark
@likhound2 жыл бұрын
That is so good.
@BillyDeanMusic10 жыл бұрын
That's Awesome buddy!!! Love ya man!
@JoeLoesch10 жыл бұрын
Great song! - Great talent! - Great person!
@mrmrguitarg9 жыл бұрын
wow i would love to get the tab on that. awesome job!
@brianhowe10657 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find it? If so, share PLS?
@chris2words3 жыл бұрын
I am missing GUY!
@snaketalejohnny9 жыл бұрын
that solo is tasty as all get out
@jojohasagun9 жыл бұрын
that gave me goosebumps! amazing. I strive to be that good someday. :-)
@lonesomewalker61419 жыл бұрын
could ther be a better song ever written than this ???? HELL NO
@friendlygiant30712 жыл бұрын
That you know who Mr Van Zandt is a wonder, bravo!
@meatwurst15 жыл бұрын
jawdropping...
@jsliker112 жыл бұрын
Yes, he is playing a Guild D-50. I bought one just like it back in the early 1980s. I played it for 20 years untill it needed a neck reset. After Fender took them over they changed the D-50s appointments and the way they look.
@Fretlovr14 жыл бұрын
It doesn't get much better than that.
@armadillotoe5 жыл бұрын
There is a great story about how the song was written if you look for it.
@OtisFan110 жыл бұрын
Fabulous!
@camaro4542u14 жыл бұрын
awsume song huh ? i heard it on my sirous outlaws channel it just got to me i look for it all the time to play lol