Vic Chesnutt - Flirted With You All My Life

[@pseudobeast4653]

It's insane how perfect this is.

[@staevobr]

This is surely one of the best songs of the last century

[@devinmillermedia]

One the greatest songs written in the last 20 years.

[@robertmucci5398]

Total agree.

[@platypusjonesy2757]

Criminally underrated.

[@sigstatistics]

Easily...easily.

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

Stunner.

[@user-rd3bm7qc8k]

Some of the best live shows of my life included Vic. Thank goodness. 🎉

[@mr.chilll5179]

Rest in peace Vic, I hope it was a sweet release...just discovered your music. So you aren't really dead... You only truely die when the last person don't speak your name out anymore,i believe you still have a lot of time in our hearts

[@jefferywalsh3885]

how is this not the most famous song in the world

[@rustbeltprogressive3968]

Literaly everyone will relate to this in time.

[@jeffrogers4221]

I've been doing a once a week radio show for 30 some odd years. On Christmas Eve 2009, I knew through the network that Vic was closing in on the end of his life and was about to die. I was on the air that night and finished my show with "See You Around." On Christmas morning I received the news that his life was over. There's that 'thing' about music and art and poetry when one can, through the words of others, fly close to that bright and frightening source of all that is...the beauty and horror of life on earth. In a quiet way, I think Vic showed us how to fly closer to the light and not melt our wings. I'm very grateful for what he gave us!

[@terryquesenberry9218]

Merriment

[@monnesanno]

Just randomly read your lovely words and get the same feeling every time I listen to Vic

[@jeffrogers4221]

@@monnesanno Thanks Paul. I wrote that in a momentary spasm of emotional inspiration! Cheers!

[@jeffrogers4221]

@@sarahmobius5808 A pleasure Sarah! Thank you!

[@wtfgebeurdmij2991]

It is a very strange feeling to realise how fragile living really is. And it can be difficult for us to think about it. I think this life is not about us and our existence is not what we want it to be. But even tho no one can proof what life is really meant for, i am happy to be here. And i am happy to be able to experience my pain because it gives the good things meaning.. It is very possible that my life experiences are worth nothing and will be forgotten when im gone. ( luckily i have shared some of them here on the for ever existing internet ) This subject is probably just hard to think about because we as humans want to have reasons for everything to make our struggles seem like there not for nothing. But what if life is not about anything at all? What if its all just in your head? If that is the case, just enjoy whatever your life is because it truly only matters to you until your gone.

[@r4repomessi556]

29 yrs of existence and i m discovering this genius of a singer and songwriter today..shame on me !! RIP Vic n thank u reddit..!

[@kevinmahoney5923]

..and I have just discovered him now too. I missed something incredible while he was with us!

[@DaneDavenport]

I think of him every Christmas.

[@MrHugs17]

Me too, me too

[@petersmith9530]

yes indeed

[@DaveTheTrain]

Me too. He was special

[@hanshan12]

Me too.

[@corinabock]

Was für eine Stimme! Ich habe ihn für mich entdeckt durch Howe Gelb. Ey wie geil ist das denn? So tolle Lyrics die einem eine Gänsehaut über den Rücken jagen. Ruhe in Frieden Vic Chesnutt, die Besten gehen zu früh. Ich bin ein paar Monate älter als Du und sehe dem Rollstuhl entgegen auf Grund einer Rückenmarkserkrankung.

[@InfinitelyQurious]

This song is always so rough. RIP Vic.

[@singoranapaskaljevica6959]

One of the saddest songs ever...Rest in peace Vic.

[@aardvarkmcgillicuddy]

Yeah, killed himself cos he was so in debt from medical bills. God bless 'Murica, where people look out for each oth...ooops.....themselves. Societal Murder. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic_Chesnutt#Death

[@StripeGurger]

Released in September '09 this song about not being ready to kill himself, and then he killed himself Christmas day '09. I cried and cried that Christmas. Ugly crying.

[@tc_quest1899]

I find it to be comforting. But yes it is indeed sad. What a great artist.

[@mysticvalleyman]

Thank you bright eyes for introducing me to this masterpiece

[@championette..]

🖤♥️

[@_siai]

same

[@ianblum22]

Vic is great; I’d encourage you to check out some of his stuff. I had no idea Bright Eyes covered this song until just now.

[@joelalexander928]

This network of musicians is insane....like a gold mine of human expression

[@Alex-rn3br]

You found it on your own, friend. You've found it on your own.

[@davevad9]

Absolutely floored by this. Humans are remarkable.

[@brentgould958]

"If the audience isn't into it I feel like I suck. But if the audience is into it..." Truer words never before spoken

[@Morgenfluffel]

Since 2006-7ish I’ve been discovering more of your music. I hated hearing of your death, but I haven’t quit searching you to this day…

[@AttilaAndTheHunz]

I didn't know about VIc Chestnut until I heard the Terry Gross interview in December 2009, and was blown away by this song. The shock came soon after. Every time I listen to this song it reminds me that life is fragile, and so are people. Still, in some way the song is very empowering. Hope you found peace. Thank you.

[@darinharvey3171]

I also found out about him from that interview. I got that album for Christmas that year. It was probably a year later that I found out he died on the day I received and listened to my first album of his.

[@tmc1372]

Worthwhile to be sure. I cry anytime I listen. A beautiful person.

[@briank110]

God damn do I miss you, Vic.

[@mustachopistacho]

He didn't even say the "i'm not ready" at the end in this performance.. he was ready. RIP

[@darrylmeister]

That is a VERY interesting observation. It made me go search the lyrics on a few sites and covers and sure enough, every other version I can find ends, as you say, with "...Oh death, oh death, oh death. Clearly I'm not ready." This performance and his legacy have stuck with me (I was there operating a camera and share 'directing' and producer credits with John Mills). I know I never noticed that before and I don't recall John long time fan and the reason we shot the Vic show (I think we 'stole it' from Amigos locally, with their consent and cooperation) mentioning it. Food for thought.

[@andreasglumm]

I love sad songs and ballads 😢 like this: but they have to be true. And I love my own tears for the singer.

[@skifullydone8165]

Bright Eyes - Flirted with you all my life is such a great tribute to this great human being! Tears is my eyes.

[@jaimemdc1192]

Probably one of the immensely sad and heartbreaking songs ever written. Sadly he was an underrated artist who passed away.

[@tjdonaldson6923]

Wow once in a life time performance. So tragic that he is passed. He kind of reminds me Daniel Johnston...the every man...the guy next door singer song writer. I love you Vic thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your music and story helped me when 2 of my bro-in laws each suffered traumatic brain injuries months apart. One from a car wreck, the second from multiple brainstem strokes. They are not as mobile or independent as Vic in this video but they are fighting! Thank you Vic for giving me hope. RIP God Bless You Vic Chesnutt

[@c.h.2105]

When you hear it and suddenly you know, you are not alone ... this song is full of life and yet kind of embracing the death. You know, there are coming better times.

[@donaldgallacher6998]

Its a crime that Vic isnt better known here in the UK. I first heard this song while post-seizural and immediately mail ordered a copy. I got two by accident! I was unaware of the video- but recommended VIc to my psychologist, who when I next saw him, told ME about it. It took me weeks to work up the courage to watch it. Transcendent. I gave my extra CD to my psychologist. We should all do our best to make others aware of his work.

[@artrue13]

I was lucky enough to see him once I’m crying after watching this

[@73spain]

Sadly, one time he was ready. Thank you for the music, Vic.-

[@davidantonsavage6207]

It has been an honor to play that man's music on the radio.

[@rustbeltprogressive3968]

Will i be 80 years old at 7am on my back porch screaming this song.

[@andreasglumm]

I will come to see you screaming at that time..

[@connorolson1752]

I'm sure I can learn the chords for this by then in case u want a backing track

[@rustbeltprogressive3968]

Thank you!

[@ronruthruff2518]

Wow , Im crying just introduced through a jason isbell song he covered ...Beautiful . Rest in peace brother ...Run with the ancestors

[@sunkenindeaf]

It's pointless to try to explain a monumental song like this, immortal in every detail. Smiling and waving at dear Mr Chesnutt. May I compliment the production team as well, who have shot and edited the performance to perfection.

[@terryquesenberry9218]

Met Mr. VIC Chessnut Twice. Love all his Songs Especially Merriment

[@macmillanr1]

This song hit home for me. I love Vics music. I think this may be one of my favorite songs ever.

[@Thenocturnalflowers]

Thank you for sharing this performance. I had the great fortune and privilege to see him at Hull Adelphi UK in “94. I can’t watch this performance without tears rolling. Taken from this cruel world much to soon. May there be peace in your sleep now.

[@ffolkess]

One of the best. I hope he's making awesome music somewhere with Mark Linkous.

[@dshrute6622]

Absolutely beautiful performance. Amazing song and amazing writer. (And what an amazing surprise to see the great Guy Picciotto playing alongside Vic on this, that smooth e-bow on the Rickenbacker. And if you're not familiar with Guy's work, check it out, your life is about to change...)

[@evanwhite4984]

Me about to listen to this song: I’m definitely not going to cry this time. Me 2 minutes in: Fuck.

[@Oboefanclub]

Yeah absolutely weeping intermittently thruout

[@loucat2779]

watched all the covers and finally watched this and I'm not sure I was given an emotion that would explain how this hit me. Damn.

[@unwavery]

we all miss Vic. what a wonderful artist

[@StarHaven64]

Such soul in this whole performance. More valuable than perfection!

[@jaymogamy]

Late October. One a.m. The gray days before the time change. I played this song because I liked "Everything I Say." I was expecting a ballad to some fat chick at the bar. Instead I find Vic singing the soundtrack to my life. Incredible song. Righteous performance. Thanks Vic and the neighbors dog. JfromOH

[@davidcooper5442]

A truly poignant and beautiful song

[@HermanWaldorf]

Guy Picciotto is in the band, in case you did not notice. Beautiful and touching song. Rest in Peace sweet soul.

[@kicksyyarosh5708]

My treasured undercover Buddhist,Mr Vic Chesnutt

[@francoiselapierre7025]

Of the many beautiful songs of vic chesnutt this one is desperatingly sublime I love you so much Vic wherever your sweet and demanding soul is wandering.

[@jamessummers5936]

So wait...I got Death Cab for Cutie's, The Georgia EP, and liked the next from the last song on there. Listened to it a few times. I just hopped on KZbin, to share the song onto my FB, and the video underneath Death Cab's version is one by Bright Eyes, so I go ok cool Ben and company must be covering a Bright Eyes song, not surprising since they also covered TLC's Waterfalls on that project. I read comments, under Bright Eye's video, and they're giving praise to a Mr. Chesnutt. I go wait, so I head over to Wikipedia and skim the Bright Eyes band and there's no mention of a Vic Chesnutt in that band. I go back to KZbin, scroll down a second and what would you know, this video is right there. I say all that to say both Bright Eyes and DCFC covered this beautiful song. Talent knows talent.

[@Thasoulmanshaus]

He wrote songs for a lot of bands. I remember he wrote a lot for Widespread Panic.

[@dianwilson4840]

I am so happy I got to see you 3 times and gave you my heart hoping you would know your music was blowing minds all around us

[@kevinhetherington998]

I would love to have this played at my funeral

[@Troy-Monroe]

I play this song for my mom and she’s made me promise to play it at hers. Not sure I’ll be able to get through it, but I’ll certainly try for her.

[@timevison2928]

Have just worked backwards through Death Cab for Cutie, to David Bazan, to this. What a song. Chills.

[@GreyFoxx00709]

I went from death cab to bright eyes to this

[@junkietroll]

Turned onto this guy by Ed Brubaker, a great writer who mentions him in a fantastic graphic novel called "All My Heroes Are Junkies." R. I. P. Vic

[@ritamarks3935]

Miss you, Vic ♥️

[@daisywrabbit]

i love you, vic ❤

[@roncerosky6258]

One of the most moving songs I have ever heard.

[@laurenrudaw]

Vic... you express our emotions for us.

[@MultiAguilar1]

Masterpiece

[@hexis23]

Beautiful human being

[@desiertoscacti5388]

Vic, you are greatly missed, such a talent, such a songwriter, a singer, what a voice!

[@kevinmahoney5923]

Why has the rest of creation not heard of him?/

[@theheartofablackbird2109]

Miss this guy a lot

[@3ombieautopilot]

Finally! A new performance of mr Chesnutt! Thank you!

[@emmanuelboersma2685]

Merci Vic. I love this song!

[@igoryakovlev9605]

Oh, Vic... Thanks NG!

[@Sandra-hc4vo]

hadn't known about Vic, truly sounds like an amazing artist who I will definitely be checking out now. reading his wikipedia page on his death, seems even more tragic. he apparently was in great debt and had medical problems that he could not afford to take care of, from what i can tell. :(

[@MrLee204]

Saw him in Winnipeg the day before this gig.

[@andreasglumm]

what a great great song..

[@sundriedturd]

Thank you for uploading this. I needed a good cry.

[@margheritabuonfrate7880]

Un pezzo musicale di geniale Tristesse sublime ciao pino e margherita

[@dmlevitt]

I love you brother.

[@princecudjoe1568]

Amazing song and crew

[@fabiorossetti9117]

.. In loving memory...

[@diaspo]

Miss you Vic

[@ricfletch]

God bless you Vic

[@poteodia]

Que lindo, gracias por compartir.

[@retriever19golden55]

Came here from a Cowboy Junkies cover of Vic's song. I feel like you either love Vic, or leave him alone.

[@DanCohoon]

OH JESSUS I AM READY.

[@ozymandias4988]

LIVE ON VIC TILL VALHALLA 💐 💐 💐

[@ivantamayo9528]

Intentamos olvidar cada día que la muerte nos acompaña antes incluso de repasar la agenda. Perderle el miedo, no el respeto, es un trabajo duro, considerando las ideas religiosas y sociales que recibimos en nuestra educación. Y sigue estando allí, como la única certeza absoluta de toda nuestra existencia. Integrarla, amarla como a una hermana, no es sino aprender a valorar la vida, a no aceptar vivir a cualquier costo, en cualquier condición. A defender eso, que depende de nosotros, nuestra felicidad consciente cada segundo que nuestra hermana nos regala. Y finalizar agradecidos de esta experiencia humana en el suspiro final.

[@nateb70226]

Leí tu observación con solemne gratitud. Hermosa y profunda expresión. Gracias. Te recomiendo la nueva canción de MGMT, Loss of Life. Tiene mucha similitud a tu mensaje. Saludos.

[@ivantamayo9528]

@@nateb70226 Muchísimas gracias por este regalo, aprecio mucho tu gesto, y me ha gustado mucho la canción. También me permito recomendarte escuchar el álbum homónimo de Mark Hollis, que tiene destellos acerca del mismo tema. Saludos!

[@Terraceview]

Please God be easy on his soul.

[@jamieholmes5443]

"I feel like yarrhhh" ♡

[@jamesrobertson9761]

So so good.

[@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor]

Yeah we are into it

[@westdeuce]

About as honest as one can be..

[@korriskosso]

I feel this song was written to me; powerful and almost like a mantra of resistance cause living is that.

[@vladyslavselin]

Thanks, Vic❤

[@peterw6490]

He made everyone in the room uncomfortable. Bravo. Good job Vic.

[@javierdiez7876]

Como no amar a Vic...

[@americannightmare2109]

Not crying you are

[@peterjmcconville]

I was asked recently if I could see any artist in any year, what would it be. I am stuck between Grateful Dead "69, '77, or any Vic. Still unsure..

[@eletricavenue]

Can anyone verify the location where this was filmed? It looks like Gusto House in the East Village NYC. This version of his masterpiece song is perhaps the best I’ve heard. At once hopeful and hopeless, Vic comforts and disturbs us in equal measure simultaneously. He was brilliant.

[@the_neighbors_dog]

Copland Crescent house, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

[@Giant1ful]

he was a friend of mine

[@josephkyle1557]

the noise at the end should have gone on for about three more minutes.....

[@DanCohoon]

When my bandmate was Cancer Sick. You fucking made him beg for it.

[@cinmcafee2216]

I hate that you decided that you were ready, because your fans were not. So much emotion in your music. Thank you for what you left us with,Vic.

[@lilbigmanrecords1708]

That was dope

[@arcrs40]

loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee descansa em paz

[@mygodmanm3008]

But u made her beg for it... very sad and very true

[@felicefoglio9495]

Grande

[@ISEEKSPACE]

Maaaaaaaaaaan 🙌🏻

[@connygrossmann1667]

So still

[@amelieanselmetti6220]

So do I