British guitarist analyses Hal Ketchum performing 'Past the Point of Rescue'

[@wingsofpegasus]

TIME STAMPS - 0:48 Performance 3:35 Analysis Start 6:47 Performance Part 2 8:26 Analysis Resumption 14:34 Brief History

[@cindypowers4993]

Fil, I liked the keyboard graphic and your guitar demonstrations 👍🤘

[@IDPhotoMan]

"Is no word from you at all the best that you can do" is such a great line.

[@sallyrastogi9853]

Thank you for honoring Hal.

[@CHET1]

I was friends with Hal. We use to hang out at the Cypress Creek Cafe in Wimberley, Texas. He had MS. Hal you will be missed my friend. Always will remember those Small Town Saturday Nights.

[@CHET1]

Thank you Fil

[@stevevacek5155]

My dad used to work with his brother Frank? He came to our hunting camp in Upstate NY when I was younger

[@jackiemoosemoose2381]

Hal is my cousin. He was a genius and a great guy.

[@brendapennington9651]

That is awesome. My daughter and family vacation in wimberley. I have loved Hal Ketchum since the 90’s. I have an old CD played in my car for many years.

[@klemmetv6875]

💖

[@NealB123]

Hal was a great singer and story teller. One of my favorite country artists of the 1990's. Rest in peace.

[@MrRdh567]

My favorite. I had no idea this beautiful man died.

[@melissakhalar1842]

RIP Mr. Ketchum. I truly enjoyed his style and unique voice.

[@sallyrastogi9853]

Absolutely... He was a family favorite (especially "Small Town Saturday Night") and will be missed.

[@johnlane6459]

One of the best country singers for me. “Stay forever” is fantastic. RIP Hal ❤️

[@sherigrow6480]

There's a lovely video of this song, Hal with Mick Hanly together each on an acoustic guitar, playing this live in an Irish pub. I've been meaning to request it, but then Hal passed, and here we are. Hal's voice was special.

[@eamonmacdonnell2627]

That version with Mick was in The Castle Inn Dublin 17.3.94, sadly both of them have now passed away 🙏

[@StrictlyMystic]

Mick Hanly is still alive (as of August 2021).

[@SWog617]

The live version was amazing... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZzbgHWof7ariZY

[@antoinettemcloughlin170]

​@@StrictlyMystic and Mick's still alive today may 2023

[@justmaria5806]

I was privileged to hear and attend many of his early live concerts in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. It is amazing that he was able to hold onto the pitch after a life of being so hard on himself with alcohol and drugs. His early concerts were absolutely electric. Hal was gifted and absolutely handsome as hell. God blessed this man.

[@mdmejia67]

Great analysis....Hal's "I Know Where Love Lives" to me is a vocal masterpiece.

[@nathaneley6486]

Masterful love songs and great story behing it, he wrote it sitting on the porch of he and his wife's little house in Gruene, TX

[@kayfitzgerald309]

My favorite Hal song!😊

[@lokisfriend]

Oh, I didn't know he passed. He was smokin' hot back in the day and yes, he could bring tears with the depth of emotion in that voice. Good one, thank you.

[@sharonmuzik]

I loved this so much. He almost had a Roy Orbison vibe on that long vibrato note. What a compelling artist.

[@cinbadras]

His album, Past the Point of Rescue, is our "road trip" CD. He's been all over the west with us - AZ, UT, ID, MT, NM. Best sing-along album, such great songwriting!

[@tod3msn]

I saw Hal with his band and with another guitar player doing an acoustic set. He had a great rapport with the audience. I especially remember when he played with his full band and that was one of the best shows I’d ever seen because Hal was musically great and hilarious with a great sense of humor. I met him at one of his shows and he was a genuinely nice man.

[@kayfitzgerald309]

I met him 2 times,autographed cd & backstage pass, With my name... K,peace & love it reads 😇💔🧡💙🧡

[@camilla6110]

Nobody could sing this timeless lyric from the song “I Know Where Love Lives”, better than the great Hal Ketchum: “...You take all that your fortune brings-all your fancy words, all your precious things. No matter what all your money buys, it’s in the arms of love that true treasure lies.” 💕💕. Hal’s gonna be massively missed.

[@debravirden7130]

Thank you for analyzing Hal Ketchum's marvelous talent. Hard to believe he is gone.

[@serdavezilla6494]

RIP to the legend Hal Ketchum. One of the first voices I remember in song. I'd like to thank my dad for that.

[@mitzibritt4093]

Hal's been one of my most loved singers since 1991. I SO appreciate your knowledge at how awesome he was. I love the way I can tell your appreciation for him also.

[@mitzibritt4093]

You are also awesome too. I got lost in the song... thank you

[@phantomrockerr]

I got to see Hal a couple times over the years. R.I.P. Hal.

[@bridgetmcbride6634]

What a great overview and tribute. Thank you for honoring Hal Ketchum! What a great talent. I'm still so sad that he's gone.

[@cindypowers4993]

I had the pleasure of seeing Hal in concert in the mid '90's and I'm thankful for that. He was a great story teller(like you mentioned Fil) through his music. Thanks for the tribute. Rest in Peace Hal♥️

[@rebeccarogers7647]

Thank you for honoring Hal Ketchum. I can listen to him sing all day long. His voice was so soothing. R.I.P Hal

[@lynette.]

He had an effortless beauty. You play it so nice could listen all night.

[@rorystorm8534]

I couldn't begin to tell how many times a year I go back to Hal Ketchum to satisfy my need to steep in my sadness. It was so fortunate we had him as long as we did. Thanks Hal

[@tondalayakapoofnick2681]

This is crazy... my neighbor 2 houses up is the lead singer in a band called Just Another Band and this is one of the songs they included in their set while they were practicing. I ran up the road(in my bare feet) and I live in New York, and it was about 35 degrees outside, til I got to the bottom of their driveway and yelled up to them to play louder.😆!

[@Highland804]

I loved his voice. Saw him perform a few times. So sad to hear about his passing. RIP Hal.

[@suehollar2578]

What a pretty song. It's so sad when a talent like this passes away at such a young(ish) age.

[@supernatural9r406]

Hal Ketchum my Favorite Country Musician. Love his Album Past Point of Rescue. Favorite Song i know where Love lives.

[@Highland804]

I love that one, too.

[@kayfitzgerald309]

My favorite too!!! Push repeat!! R.I.P. Hal! Love you

[@1bassman9]

This is about the most laid back version on the Opry and all acoustic ! I am used to his upbeat versions as they have a nice bounce, but this version is wonderful, too ! RIP Hal Ketchum !!!

[@TJRohyans]

I really like the fact that you seem to be a real fan of American Country Music. Is it popular in the UK? I also don't care for the more modern sampling/synthesized sounds in Country music today (perfectly acceptable for 80's Pop/Rock, IMO). I was a big fan of early 90's Country, including Hal Ketchum. Sad that he's gone.

[@patkeohane5005]

You might be amazed to here that this song was written by an Irish man.

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Wow..didn't know he passed on..Small Town Saturday Night..really hit home to us in Missouri when it came out in the 80's........thanks Fil

[@danielmorris3687]

I think it hit home to a lot of us everywhere Mark. It sure did to this Canadian kid and his friends who had to drive 20 minutes in our pickups to even get to a small town on a Saturday night. Back when Country music actually was country unlike the computerized,drum machine Rap/Hip-hop nonsense that passes for mainstream Countrg nowadays. RIP Mr. Ketchum

[@RobinBrunetti]

I love his music and this is one of my favorites. He deserved much more recognition. God Bless him, Rest In Peace Hal.

[@chrismckechnie6653]

I loved Hal Ketchum's music. You might want to try Small Town Saturday, Night. Sure Love, or Hearts Are Gonna Roll. The world is a poorer place without his voice. Thank you, Fil.

[@EclecticHillbilly]

He did a great version of "Wings Of A Dove", too

[@benterandrup7168]

Thank you so much for honoring Hal Ketchum. I was fortunate enough to see him in Silkeborg, Denmark some 15 years ago. I shall never forget how his voice blew us over. What a talent - what a sympathetic performer. May he rest in peace.

[@jillwright8993]

What a wonderful voice he had. Your analysis was so interesting and explained his style so well. I could tell that you were really enjoying the moment. He was unique. Thanks for doing this.

[@larryredburn8688]

HI FIL .YOU DO SUCH A GREAT JOB. LOVE YOUR SHOW. THANKYOU. I LIKE HIS SONG. BEAUTIFUL VOICE. THANKS AGAIN FIL. GREAT JOB YOU DO. LOVE IT. PEACE AND LOVE

[@mitchellweiner4990]

Such an underrated performer

[@genebrenner855]

I missed that Hal had passed. One of my favorites. This kind of honest unique voice is what's missing in modern country today. Everything today seems like it's put through the same blender.

[@dannysgirl1549]

I don’t even listen to the new “country” artists. They all sound the same to me.

[@Fergie1Lizzie2]

Hal Ketchum had a fabulous voice, a voice that drew you into his performances, and almost always pitch perfect. Very sad that such a great talent is gone so soon.

[@garyhiland6013]

Thanks Fil for this recognition and tribute to Hal Ketchum. I loved "Hearts are Gonna Roll" and always wanted to Karaoke that one. Never realized how high the high note was in Past the Point of Rescue but that is a great song too. Love the way it grooves along and of course Hal's voice. Wish I had the depth, range and what I call "bouquet" in my voice that Hal does.

[@markjsilverman]

Wow, you found one of my all time favorite voices!

[@SilverJ56]

Lovely song... helped me through two breakups... RIP Hal...

[@TheNewenglandboys]

As always, a great review of a great performer! Thanks for this! And Wings of Pegasus is awesome always!

[@vickilynn3342]

Had the gift of seeing him live… voice was so soothing… blessed to the family

[@p47thunderbolt68]

Nice of you to bring attention a diffrent version of this man's song ,and to remember him and his talent. One of those songs that has a special meaning to me . Sorry to hear of Mr. Ketchum passing away . Thanks !

[@michaelklepacz]

Man “small town Saturday night” is one of the best country songs ever. You should review that one too!

[@christinegreen3974]

I'm so glad you recorded this! I loved Hal's music for years - it's rare to have a country singer from NY!

[@kitkakitteh]

Loved Hal, sorry to hear he's gone. I Miss My Mary Tonight is one of his most haunting songs. Saw a vid of him performing the song with the Irish guy that wrote it. I liked Mary Black's version, as well. Small Town Saturday night was also a favorite. Gonna miss you Hal.

[@jamiej14544]

I love this song and really appreciate Phil's demonstration of the chord progression on his own acoustic guitar at the end. I hope he does more of this!

[@greenworm7915]

Oh my...just seeing this. So glad you covered this one. I was so blessed to have seen him live. Such talent gone too soon! 💔

[@arieschick1]

That is one stunning L O N G vibrato of 10 seconds 7:46 Gives a person chills. Crowd went wild !!! HEY

[@markmiwurdz202]

Great analysis Fil. Another fine performance by Hal is his cover of The Vogues song "Five O'clock World". Thank you for sharing all your talents with us Hal Ketchum RIP. And thank you Fil, stay safe.

[@eliseable1510]

Thank you very much for covering Hal Ketchum!! I saw him perform live several times in New York and just loved him. RIP Hal

[@jorgegarza8747]

Thank you so much this episode, Fil. This song has meant so much to me for a long time and your episode gave me new and meaningful connections to the song and Hal. Keep up the great work. We need need more creators like you who put this much into their work.

[@chipurBillWhite]

Such a voice - and presence.

[@kenutcha7]

Loved Hal. Great artist and a great voice. Thanks, Fil for the great analysis.

[@lynndow3185]

Thanks, Fil... what a splendid analysis! For some reason, the sound of the dobro in this performance brightened up a solemn sounding song to me.

[@slothbros7607]

The smile on your face when he started to sing :) He was quite a talent.

[@BobL56]

Thanks for doing this on Hal. He was one of the greats. Miss My Mary one of my favorite songs of all time. RIP Hal

[@margelacosse1331]

I'm so surprised by his passing. I liked one of his songs on the radio I don't recall the name but it was one of those songs I liked to listen to a few times in a row. I did get to see him in concert in Mid 90's. Things I did but can't remember the details. I'm glad I got to see him. Thank you for this video👍 🙂👍

[@jshepard152]

Small Town Saturday Night?

[@txsuzyq5655]

I love to see you light up and smile Fil, you have such a good heart and love of music

[@rpippin3414]

It actually got to #1 on country charts in US. I love his voice. It’s so smooth sexy and pleasant and your right, great vocal range and control. Yes he’s so easy to listen to.

[@grievousangelic]

Thanks so much for the analysis of Hal's song. He is one of my favorite artists. I was so sad to see he passed. This is such an incredible song. Take care!

[@terrylong6457]

RIP Hal. Love this song. Thank you Fil.

[@sunray8136]

That was my favorite song when it came out. Beautiful song and that voice is beautiful

[@simplyme7821]

I'm glad you enjoyed Hal Ketchum. He's the reason I started listening to country music years and years ago. My heart hurt when I heard he passed away. By the way, you have a great smile and that just makes me feel happy. Thank you Guitar Man. Sincerely, Carly

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Hello Fil! Thanks for your knowledgeable perspective. I had the pleasure of seeing Hal perform many times in the Texas Hill Country and was fortunate enough to have a photo taken with him prior to a performance. His voice was stellar!

[@55judylw]

Thank you for your analysis and recognition.

[@ericcernech3883]

Hal is awesome. His vocals always perfectly told the story. RIP 🙏

[@deegomez2089]

Thank you Fil, thank you, thank you, thank you for this analysis and bringing Hal Ketchum and his music to people's attention who might not be familiar with him. He truly could sing anything, as you mentioned his version of Todd Rundgren's I Saw The Light (maybe my favorite cover ever). Did I say thank you? 😎

[@cindypowers4993]

I thought of you Dee when I saw this analysis and tribute of Hal... he was loved☮️

[@deegomez2089]

@@cindypowers4993 Thanks Cindy, that's super kind of you. That's an analysis I'll be watching over and over! Was kinda hoping Fil would start singing the song when he was playing the riffs 🎸🙄

[@cindypowers4993]

@@deegomez2089 Yeah me too!!

[@garygendron4568]

Dee, you are so spot on about Hal’s ability to sing anything. I always thought he was sooooo good until I saw him play a Beatles song years ago. I can’t even remember which one it was but I was knocked out. I remember thinking, how can a country guy deliver this song to beautifully and uniquely. So we lose another great. So sorry. Gary

[@deegomez2089]

@@garygendron4568 He has such a warm, genuine quality to his voice, doesn't he. Glad to see so many of his fans (New and "old" 😊 ones) paying tribute to him.

[@joycemiller7908]

Goosebumps!

[@genemaurillo4162]

I knew nothing about Hal until tonight. Always liked Mary Black's version and was listening to it tonight on KZbin then as things go on KZbin, one thing led to another and I came upon another one of your great analysis videos. You are so right about his vocals. I only wish I could go that high and high with that kind of ease. Very easy to listen to him and get his nuances. The moment he started singing, that's what I tuned into over everything else. Thanks for featuring Hal. Now I know who he was and will look more into his work.

[@edford1693]

RIP Hal Ketchum. I have the cassette this song and "Small Town Saturday Night" is on and nearly wore it out. 👍👍

[@conniemoney4459]

Thank you . I am always impressed by every artist you analyze .

[@roostershooter76]

He was an icon. His music played a large part of my life, at the time. He was one of my favorite artists in High School, in the early 90s.

[@marilynsheffield612]

I wasn't too familiar with him but RIP. Great analysis Fil. You would do country songs justice!😊❤

[@zenaphipps899]

I loved listening to his music. And will continue to do so..

[@scottirwin7217]

Thanks Fil. Lots of memories of Hal’s music. You do a great job and I love your appreciation of good country music talent.

[@PaddyD378]

So the story goes. Mick Hanly, who composed this wonderful song, was struggling to pay the bills at the time. Receiving the odd royalty check of around $1,900 quarterly and just about keeping the wolf from the door. With Christmas around the corner he then got a check in the mail for $2,900. It was only as he shared a celebratory glass of champagne with his wife that he noticed that the cheque was in fact for $20,900. I'm sure it was the beginning of many but its a nice story. Rip Hal Ketchum.

[@don66hotrod94]

Thanks for this Fil! I'm rock to the core, but always loved this song and singer. RIP Hal.

[@barbaravellan5870]

Fabulous looking man with equally great voice.

[@justmaria5806]

Find a version from the 1990s. He was an incredible performer; sounding just as good in live performance, as he did in recordings. It was a privilege to see him perform live in the early years. Hal was the real deal.

[@donfleming9886]

Fil, thanks for reviewing this song and the recap of the career of the amazing Hal Ketchum. Check this out. On KZbin search Hal Ketchum 1994. FF to the 12:34 mark on the video. You will hear what I believe is one of Hal's greatest songs. I think it's called The Mornin Sun. Can't find it any other place than as described above. Check it out. It's worth the search.

[@tedthompson2163]

You forgot to mention the part where this song was written, composed and sung from the bottom of his heart and the very depths of his personal experience. This also explains the presence of a Triumph motorcycle in the original video.

[@jshepard152]

I never heard that he passed. He seemed a cut above most country artists of the period. Rest in peace, Hal Ketchum.

[@joanwendt2028]

thank you for this wonderful video and commentary! Hal will be missed so much. :(

[@SMC572]

Incredible voice...incredible talent...incredibly underrated...our storyteller will be greatly missed. 😢

[@ciarraibuzz]

We saw him perform 3 times and my wife got a foto of her and him on her phone and it was on screen for years and still lives inside the dang phone. We sat in the second row center in Infinity in Connecticut and it was a real fun kick to see and hear him work so close up. He was/is at the top of our list of musicians. "I Know Where Love Lives" hooked me back in the early 90s. He was a great one.

[@bored2infinity]

Thank you for the thorough analysis. "Past the Point of Rescue" was a great album, as explained. Now, knowing the voice analysis as shared in the video, I appreciate it even more.

[@BCTTV_DTJ]

Hal grew up in Greenwich, NY, two towns away from where my parents grew up. My parents loved country music and Hal. My folks passed away in 2020 as well. RIP to all three of them. Thanks for the tutorial on how to play this great song. I think I'm gonna cover it. Subscribed as well!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@johndavidson5228]

Loved his songs and voice. What a good reaction from you, too.

[@debishaw9355]

Didn’t know his music, but RIP. Everyone who makes music and makes others happy needs to be honored. I actually really enjoyed this song...

[@lynetten6572]

The BEST in vocals....Thank you for wonderful voice with us. RIP Hal.......... your music lives with us FOREVER!

[@sabocikotic7632]

great sound, great voice, great artist .... RIP Hal

[@HAMC_POPEYE]

He was one of my favorites as a young man in the early 90’s.

[@patriciahulett4411]

I had the privilege of seeing him in concert in Ann Arbor Michigan. He was a true talent , lovely man. Such a loss.

[@jameshennighan8193]

This is a technically superb piece... Another outstanding analysis here Fil.... Well done.......

[@bobwallace1880]

Saw Hal many times at Gruene Hall in the early 1980's. Dynamite performer and nice person. Love your analysis and the research. Can't wait to log on to YT everyday and watch your entertaining and informative work. A question, have you seen the Ken Burns documentary "Country Music.? Thanks again.

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

✨ Hal Ketchum ✨ Rest in peace Great analysis, Fil! Thank you 🖤👍🏽

[@casaMariaPT]

Outstanding Fil, thanks very much. Throughout the 90's and early 0's I was part of a uk country outfit that played 4 of Hal's songs at every gig. Always floor fillers and fun to do numbers. A much missed musical era. Didn't know he had recently passed, RIP to the worlds greatest fisherman.

[@Roxy11515]

Phil, you’re brill. So enjoyed your extensive review and music knowledge shared here regarding the late, great Hal Ketchum.