X Ambassadors - Your Town (Official Music Video)

[@lezzgo726]

I am devastated. Todd was my principal at bell Sherman elementary and ran the camp at Stewart park I was so poor as a kid he paid for me to go to camp and helped me make friends. Todd and Sandra Washington showed me so much love when no one else would. I left ithaca years ago and just came across this. I’ve never been more homesick in my life

[@ElizaVanCort]

Todd was my friend. He mentored my son. My heart is still broken from the loss. Thank you for this, Sam. And if he's out there, he heard it, and he's so very proud. He's so happy you didn't forget.

[@ShariHubbert]

You touch people in ways you never even know. When my boys were 11 and 13 their dad was given a terminal cancer diagnosis. That summer they wanted to spend all the time they could with their dad, it was heartbreakingly beautiful, and we soaked up every minute. But their dad was sick, very sick and as summer drew to a close I just wanted them to have a week to be *boys*, to be kids again, I just wanted so much for them to have a break- and all of Ithaca told me to “go see Todd”. Without even thinking about it for a single second- he said, “you bring your boys here (SPDC) Monday morning- we’ve got you, we’ve got them.” Todd didn’t care that camp was full, Todd graciously opened those arms of his wide, and brought our family right in and my boys got to be boys again for a wonderful two weeks. This mama will forever be so grateful and so touched. Thank you for a truly fitting tribute.

[@TryM.yVivier]

WOW, that's incredible. Thank you for sharing. He seems uniquely beautiful.

[@onnie9769]

Thank you for making this about my great uncle. It’s been hard for me to deal with his death and I’ve been avoiding it and at one point I almost forgot what his voice sounded like, lt has been so hard to accept the fact that he’s gone, especially since he was always around for the first 17 years of my life. Seeing so many of my family members in this video brings back a lot. Seeing my mom in this video (Jodie Washington), she passed away as well, means so much to me. I feel like I’m rambling and you guys probably won’t see this but from the bottom of my heart thank you so much for making this I wish could give you all a hug he loved you so much. All he did was talk about how proud he was of you and how the X Ambassadors are his boys and how much he loves you. Thank you to all of the amazing people commenting. He was, and still is, so loved and cherished. I Love and miss you so much Uncle Toddy. I’m so sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye. I turned 20 today, I wish you were here to celebrate with me. Thank you for helping to raise me and my little sister and all of our cousins, and always teaching me new things and life lessons. I will never forget everything you’ve taught me. You are the one of the main reasons why I’m able to be who I am today and one of the main reasons why I’ll make sure to make as big of an impact on this earth as you did. And do as much for others as you have. I hope the world is able to hear this song and people are able to see what everyone in Ithaca already knew, how much of an amazing person you were. All of the world will now know your name and love you as much as we do❤️

[@melanieholzbauer9974]

Foreign people but close by music by heart... so touched... greets from Gemany....

[@glendasuedamon7178]

Your uncle must have been an amazing person ❤ hold him close

[@kerichaotic5038]

I didn't know Todd, but his words brought me to tears.

[@ryanmauk]

Thank you so much for giving Todd Peterson his flowers here. He was such an amazing member of the community and made a lasting impression on all of us.

[@joshsampson8905]

Todd used to read to my class and act out all the different characters. It was one of the things we looked forward to most every day. I know he affected so many people in the community. Thank you for giving him the tribute he absolutely deserves!

[@joycebilling1]

The tears flowed when I saw Todd, he was the heart of Belle Sherman, when my 4 kids were there in between '82-'92. He mentored so many kids in Ithaca in so many ways shariing his talents and compassions. Beautiful song about a beautiful person. Thank you.

[@TryM.yVivier]

I loved reading the comments. What an awesome impact of this 1 mans life. He shaped so many people for a little bit brighter days. Truly a far reaching ripple effect,...so rare. A gemstone we could all hope to strive to be a little more like.

[@damian4495]

Don't forget about your town. Don't forget where you came from. Strong message. Totally agree 👍🏻

[@paulinagrabarczyk1069]

Tribute to the greatest 😢 "those we love don't go away..."

[@hollymonroe3422]

I was just another shy kid in Todd’s class too. RIP, your legacy is love ❤

[@ginacooper2471]

This video is so special. I sobbed the whole way through. I bet Todd is somewhere smiling 💜

[@davidengeland5247]

Thanks for writing real songs about things that matter. Everyone really wants to hear stuff like this deep down.

[@thejoshuahatcher]

Proud of you guys. I know Todd is proud too. Miss him a lot.

[@ForeverHazel]

Todd was my mother’s teacher and mines. He was the definition of generational curse breaker! His execution , poise and loving personality is something ill never be able to forget.

[@tqviiu.x]

"Your Town" will forever be a meaningful piece to me because i also lost someone who i considered a mentor a while ago. I really appreciate you showing love towards your close people in the songs you produce. Rest in peace to all wonderful souls like Todd.🤍

[@lindamahony8179]

Todd Peterson was an incredible person who inspired me to strive to try to be a positive person who lights up other people’s lives and the world. He taught me that at a young age. He was my gym teacher at BJM! I’m sad and sorry to hear that Todd passed away. Such a moving song. Someone commented on the happy people song that it would be cool if these musicians were in your town out on the lawn, and I thought, sounds like Ithaca, my hometown! Sounds like the Fall Creek and Trumansburg Porchfest. The images of Ithaca Falls looked so familiar, and I saw the images of Chanticleer, and I was amazed! Lol, don’t forget about your hometown-it’s my hometown!

[@MikeHudspeth]

YASSSSSS! RIP to your mentor. He must’ve been an awesome guy. We all need someone like that in our lives.

[@freedomrichter]

Love this one! Don't forget where you came from!

[@somlillian]

I spent almost every summer as a kid with Todd at SPDC, along with having him in class everyday at Belle Sherman. He was such an indescribably amazing person. He would love this. I love this. Thank you 🤍

[@Mrsrobinpape]

Todd was Ithaca’s mentor and he is missed so much. When I was new to Ithaca and struggling to find my space he made me the first girl to captain a kickball team at Belle Sherman and it made such a difference for me. Todd and I remained close and became friends as adults. We confided in each other. Our accomplishments and disappointments. His passing had a profound effect on me and clearly on you guys too. Thank you for this tribute song. It brought tears to my eyes to see and hear him during his best years. How nice to see Jodie and so many others we have lost. Thank you ❤️

[@thehowlingwolf2573]

I remember Todd being the best camp Director. There was anytime I would be going to camp and he would just light up the room make it a bunch of kids smile laugh. He just wanted us to have a really really great time but in our reality all of us know he was fighting depression Anxiety but the cool thing about Todd Peterson was nothing ever let him down rest in peace, Todd Peterson

[@thoruktor8005]

😢 i watched this too early in the morning. I had a small group of amazing teachers at an alt high school thats the only reason i graduated after being expelled. I made the mistake of not going back/ getting in contact until i heard about ones untimely passing. Remember to reach out to the ones who showed you the way, while you can still enjoy your progress together.

[@PapaChewieSurfs]

Great song guys. And a moving tribute to someone who seems to have really positively shaped your and others lives.

[@djmfilms1999]

Wow!! Everything from the Cinematography,Lyrics and Story just simply beautiful idk if it could get anymore perfect 🙏

[@gailbelokur639]

Such an amazing song and video… thank you so much for the gift of seeing Todd’s smile, hearing his voice, seeing glimpses of memories again… He was always so proud of you just as he was of so many! And while there are no words adequate for his impact and uniqueness, you captured him so well and came as close as anyone can. All the feels just like Todd lived life! ❤😢😊🎉

[@lucianmeadvancort2714]

went to all the same camp and schoos y'all did. im also currently making music and I wish he could be here to hear it. I know he would be so proud. strangly, I had a dream about him in triangle/bell park. he told me he'd keep visiting me in my dreams every couple years to check on me, and after I asked him how he was here, since he had passed, he told me he just smiled at me. I have so many memories of him at spdc, and bs, he taught me so much. We were very close. Thank you for making this song, it made me cry.

[@raenettwilliams5897]

What a GREAT video. Todd, Jodie and others, such a treat seeing them in their element😊🤗💕💕 May they Rest Peacefully!!

[@mviolette8365]

Well my eyeballs just got a thorough cleaning. Beautiful song and the voice message was the perfect heartbreak ending.

[@Cj_the_great]

Beautiful ❤️ I wasn’t planning on crying this early today but I’m in tears 😭

[@LeiaRaphaelidis]

Lovely tribute. Todd would be so proud.

[@MisoSoup4474]

May the torch be passed on so the legend may rest

[@shannonmcsurely6956]

so beautiful you guys! Just beautiful! Todd was SO proud of our town and he made it so much better. What a teacher/mentor/sweetheart. He has certainly made his mark and passed on his love that will be with us forever. and I am sending you love and thanks for this wonderful tribute

[@donovanredd7378]

I met Todd at summer camp when i was 10 or 11, everyone had such deep respect for him.

[@idoit319]

Todd, was there for me the first day I had a panic attack after I came to SPDC the first day.

[@leeannreynolds3402]

I’m absolutely speechless. An incredible tribute to someone you loved, and I know he loved you too.

[@Jennifer-ti4pq]

you have all been blessed and given the gift of gratitude. thank you for sharing and reminding us all. our ppl shape and forge us. recognition is a not for the faint of heart..

[@kylehulbert4444]

I remember riding the school bus to Ithaca high school with Sam and listening to kings of Leon.

[@melanieholzbauer9974]

The ones you love will always have a place in your heart... memories will never die!!!

[@1234DLTS]

Wow very touching song and video my home town rest in peace Todd respects to Sam and X Ambassadors for not Forgetting the city peace! Perspectiveprime

[@kerichaotic5038]

Music reaches inner places like nothing else can. 🥰I just wanna hug Sam.

[@CrystalBell-x9t]

I love you guys and Todd was a wonderful person. I remember seeing him in parades and many other areas of dance and twirling He was an inspiration to all and I can’t wait to see you guys live again in Ithaca. So exciting 😊 thank you!!!

[@katarzynakacperczyk4659]

Such a sad and beautiful song♥️

[@henryhanson857]

So glad to see so many fellow Ithacans in the comment section

[@crenshio]

Dude, this is wonderful ❤

[@MelanieMay2201]

An amazing man and beautiful tribute. Can’t wait to see it live at state theater 😌

[@ImDaNomad]

You know, since I was 11 I have been so desperate to leave my town for who knows where, and became a diehard fan of you guys when I discovered y'all on spotify for the first time. That was 2018. I'm 17 now and I still have the same dreams, but recently I realized due to some events in my life that I really need to slow down. I'm trying so hard to grow up so fast that I haven't been appreciating what's in front of me, so I made a channel to help me slow down and appreciate the little things. Y'all keep seeming to drop specific songs that have been reflecting in my life for the past 6 years and I love it 😭best wishes to you guys, love y'all

[@joancurtiss7220]

Todd's impact on so many will not be forgotten. He will not be forgotten.

[@tronic8673]

Well, here comes 1000 replay sessions back to back this weekend. Man, this is powerful.

[@joannhayden1683]

I love this. I was born and raised in Ithaca. I grew up with Todd. The song is beautiful and the images of my childhood village are wonderful 😊

[@SamNorton-gc3iz]

There are few who deserve a musical tribute more than Todd Peterson. He just had a unique capability of lifting up young people

[@oscarbarrios5868]

thank you so much for this extraordinary chilling moment yesterday nigth in Paris France for your concert. i discover with my daughter these new song and i still got it turnin in my head. Life is made of big encounters, you are one of them. thanks to you, thanks to yours tearchers, thanks for all.

[@markthompson5136]

☺️, you’ll be forever missed Todd

[@grgaminic2683]

Pjesma koja pogadja u srce.

[@eliglancy]

I first started listening to you guys 10 years ago now when I was still in high school. I was absolutely hooked when I first heard Free & Lonely and I have been enamored with your music ever since. I saw you guys for the first time in my Hometown of Louisville, KY. Over the years I think you guys have achieved something special of never losing your sound, but still finding a way for your music to never be stale and always coming up with new unique stories to tell.

[@emscozycorner]

MY HOME TOWN!

[@TheIrraplaceable]

Such a beautiful song and an amazing tribute to a beautiful soul who touched so many lives. SIP Todd.

[@TheJewlekrystal]

🥹 the perfect way to Honor Mr Todd …this video is amazing

[@marekprz]

Wow! Beautiful! Sad! Beautiful!

[@spevec726]

That was such a beautiful tribute. I know I don’t know your friend but I can feel how much you loved each other. Sending you love 💜

[@jimwile9313]

Absolutely wonderful! Welcome back guys!

[@annphilipenko733]

The living close the eyes of the dead The dead open the eyes of the living

[@Bright-Light-Healing]

I ❤ Ithaca. The people and the nature surrounding Ithaca are a deep part of who I am. Thank you for this beautiful song.

[@cindyblankfield1961]

I ❤️ this song can't write I'm crying 😭

[@janinestorck7773]

How could I- especially the less WHO stand tall for US❤

[@Rise-UP1969]

He can sing the phone book its will still be amazing....

[@AdolfoCarloni]

Great X Ambassador, love this song and human feel behind this, it shaked me. Thanks❤

[@tbabburns1034]

So beautiful. Thank you. Cried all the way through.

[@michaelrios3755]

Experienced X Ambassadors Live for the Townie Concert.. the best experience I could ever experience! You guys are the best! Don't ever stop making music for thy soul.

[@RocMerc]

Easily my favorite song you guys have put out since History. This is truly a great song.

[@austinfay9520]

This is just incredible. Thank you. Can't stop replaying his voice.

[@tophern7009]

Everything Sam touches is gold. Well done guys, an amazing tribute and powerful song.

[@Steelers4life20]

Your music always makes me cry

[@michaelrodrigues8360]

So powerful! In fact, the entire album is just that powerful. Much respect and love.

[@MNightShamalamadingdong]

Ithaca ❤ a place to heal

[@Veryhungrycaterpillarrr]

My history teachers in this‼️

[@katyo3]

This is just beautiful

[@spiritkisses]

This album has already wrecked me

[@niklashentrich7129]

Guys, a masterpiece… this is deep going music ❤

[@jasonhug6820]

This delivered! 🖤

[@tanjadamjanovic2995]

So perfect 💗 and thank you for for this 🙏 wonderful song ❤

[@valentinelavergne490]

It's been a while, but I'm in love with this song and in tears !!!!! ❤

[@doctaj.2571]

I knew of you before 208. But after my friend died, I listened to you. your music has been so nice in the way that it compliments my sadness. I mean that with every bit of my heart. Its a cold one.

[@goinghomesoon3210]

Ohhhhh, VERY nice 🩵

[@jobertoli8495]

Love this song!! Respect is earned

[@ryk283]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@JenniferBlanchard-q8y]

Looking forward to your concert ❣️✨️🙏

[@jonathanloza585]

❤

[@marcelahrda977]

You guys are really amazing!! We were in Sasazu in Prague last week❤ that was great, great!! I'll never go to a big concert again. This atmosphere!! Thank you for that. You really are AMAZING. I hope you will come soon back.

[@ioapex]

I moved away from Ithaca 7 years ago. It’s sort of sad but this is me just finding out Todd has passed. I am so sorry for your and everyone’s loss. He used to talk about how special you were and how happy he was that you had discovered your talent for music.

[@uwdarkneon3403]

Great ones

[@amauri547]

Beautiful song, beautiful soul, beautiful heart

[@anthonygonzales3523]

Nice ❤

[@rocklesson86]

This made me cry.

[@veronikanerudova9572]

I love it ❤❤

[@Shecrimson]

This pulled on some strings I didnt know I had ❤ Great work

[@caesarblacc3409]

They're bacc!

[@Miikebrnz]

Been waiting for this one 🖤

[@Andy4543]

Woooo that was amazing!!