Zane Williams - "While I Was Away" (Steamboat Music Fest)

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  • @McScott76
    @McScott76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One of the greatest country songs ever written. Period.

  • @JoshFuller
    @JoshFuller 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One of the best written songs by one of the best songwriters there is!

  • @MrJoRobb
    @MrJoRobb 9 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Wow what a powerful song! As a father of 5 and being active duty US NAVY this song hits me hard. To all those men out there who are working hard to give your kids a better life remember they are a GIFT not an obligation. All to often we take that for granted. We need men in this country to build strong, God fearing children who are driven to do the same when they are grown.

  • @horehayasstit8077
    @horehayasstit8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I been on the boat for while and this is the trueth about the river

  • @Christyc250
    @Christyc250 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was fortunate to meet this man twice this summer in MT. He recognized my friend from texas. But I told him this song was exactly my dads life when me and my sis where growing up. I told him if I could write music I would write the other view point to this song.
    Love you dad, I understand what you had to do.

  • @allenbuchmiller8282
    @allenbuchmiller8282 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Been a driver for 30 years, lost my wife and best friend this past year to disease, I'm a grandpa and this hit hard, thanks for such a wonderful song and one thats so true

  • @Jahidi2
    @Jahidi2 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This hits real close to home with me. Working in the oil fields in ND. It's not the dollar that strives me to be out here, it's the lessons learned and trying to teach my son that you have to do what it takes to provide.

    • @hou713tx
      @hou713tx 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jahidi2 Right on its great sacrifice for your family that you make to be away home.

    • @mcconn27
      @mcconn27 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jahidi2 they may be what is wrong with the world.

    • @Christyc250
      @Christyc250 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in the oilfields of ND. But this was man dad who was a house mover for 24 years. Only saw him two months out of the year when I was growing up. Song makes me reflect back to those times.

    • @rudeboy_swayz6526
      @rudeboy_swayz6526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jahidi2 baby girl is 1 year old and baby girl number two is due in 8 weeks. I have been away for two months now, out here trying to pay the bills in the Permian basin. Love this song. Hits close to home . God bless the working man and god bless the oilfield and the families of the men and women working it.

  • @thomasrobertson9993
    @thomasrobertson9993 ปีที่แล้ว

    My friend that is a over the road driver like me sent me this song a few years ago and told in his text message and I quote bet you are going to cry and to this day I still tear up! Being a father is a blessing!

  • @undauntedcwm
    @undauntedcwm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any man who is a father feels this song deep

  • @jasonmorris159
    @jasonmorris159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song is guaranteed to hit you in the nuts every time. I know other jobs feel it too but this hits way too close to home for someone on the railroad.

  • @brandonlund4891
    @brandonlund4891 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this guy! My wife and I were supposed go to one of his New Years' Eve concerts, but we weren't able to make it. I remember it was right after my first tour in Iraq, and my daughter (first born) came while I was deployed. This guy devoted this song to us that night. Unfortunately, we weren't able to be there because we didn't have a sitter, but he still posted it on his Facebook page. Classy guy and phenomenal artist!

  • @wyocory1
    @wyocory1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Being a 24yo over the road truck driver with a 4yo at the house. This song breaks me down and kicks my ass. Miss you Damien, you take care of your momma!

    • @rockinredneck57
      @rockinredneck57 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I drive as well although my daughter just turned 18. We both miss a bunch for sure. Hug that family!

    • @debbiedrawback4881
      @debbiedrawback4881 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      my dad drove truck over the road through all my childhood and I never once doubted his love for me and we were very close til the day he died 2 years ago at age 70. Just wanted to re-assure you that children grow up unharmed by what their dads often fear will harm them.

  • @justaguy1109
    @justaguy1109 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Might be the best song I have ever heard.

  • @drewskjoldal5362
    @drewskjoldal5362 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm not much of a country music fan, but this song is really powerful.

  • @brittanied.9509
    @brittanied.9509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow... what a beautiful song, and an amazing vocalist. I’m just finding this talent. I’m blown away. Amazing story teller.

  • @Shinerdeciple
    @Shinerdeciple 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just want to hold my children. I miss them so much. I know they need a daddy but daddy needs them too.

  • @fknstr
    @fknstr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Traveling and working hard, I missed a lot of birthdays, holidays and moments ya never get back. The stick drawings and notes are precious beyond words. But I'd trade them all to have been there to see him grow up. Now he's leaving for the army and sure to be having a family of his own. Alone I cry. In public I'm a rock. I sure do appreciate your song. Thanks

  • @ssmarta2010
    @ssmarta2010 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Zane, thank you for this song good sir!

  • @joshuadr5883
    @joshuadr5883 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked on a line haul boat for past 5yrs...my daughter will be 9 in a month..hits home...

  • @christophermcconnell8946
    @christophermcconnell8946 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song is my companion tonight. Just watched my daughter's first steps on video.

    • @sebhac0123
      @sebhac0123 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher McConnell Stay strong buddy

  • @sajohaynes
    @sajohaynes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a beautiful song... I just don't understand why it doesn't have more views than this!!!

  • @2all4god
    @2all4god หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is a Hit right there

  • @justshadow1844
    @justshadow1844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s 2021 and I still remember smelling my moms breakfast and seeing my dad in the dining room and being able to hear him after not being able to after months of him working and I still remember the look he gave l as if I was an adult already

  • @hou713tx
    @hou713tx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "The hardest part about workin hard aint the bills ive got to pay it was you growing up while I was away"- Damn this cuts deep great song #Oilfieldstrong

  • @kayleemiller4523
    @kayleemiller4523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad is out of town a lot for work and this really hit home for me.

  • @tramsey9059
    @tramsey9059 ปีที่แล้ว

    that sadly was my life too...I missed so much beging gone

  • @jimwoltkamp2323
    @jimwoltkamp2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this hits home.

  • @duncanfamilyOK
    @duncanfamilyOK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video should have a million likes. Stunning performance

  • @estepmusic77
    @estepmusic77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bad Ass lyrics...Bad ass Vocals.....Bad ass acoustic..... Well done and memorable :)

  • @cindyscott267
    @cindyscott267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best sings ever written! Thrilled that I saw you perform this live last Friday night at Spicewood Vinyards. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

  • @donaldgarcia9376
    @donaldgarcia9376 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thats touches my heart knowing I wanted my boys to raise more than anything with thier mother as a family of one . And here I sit lonesome and torn that I relate to that so much so with momma leaving with them im left loving them while I was away .......

  • @georgeholt13
    @georgeholt13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First time hearing this song today as I’m out of town for work. Missing my girls! Excellent song!

  • @Philambbydamn1925
    @Philambbydamn1925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And here i am.... 9AM on a Friday.... Dust in my eyes.... Dammit.

  • @clayishop4187
    @clayishop4187 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I heard this song on my way to work were I spend A lot of time away from my 4 kids.
    Makes me think of the Sacrifices my dad made. And what parents do for there Kids .... Love and miss mine Great Song

  • @brockaustin7307
    @brockaustin7307 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this song is amazing and that's all I gotta say about that.

  • @phillipharris609
    @phillipharris609 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn great songwriter. Wow.

  • @jondove5043
    @jondove5043 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Zane is one of the best and Charlie Worsham sitting in the background ain't no slouch either....

  • @davidboatright1981
    @davidboatright1981 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this song as a father who works away from home all week

  • @tjwguitar
    @tjwguitar 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most beautiful song I've heard in a long time. The stick people picture is what really got me. Daddy's need to hear this song.

  • @keithsellersjr.810
    @keithsellersjr.810 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great song bro love the lirics and it touches my heart bc I been in the oilfields 10 ys my oldest is 8 my first 28 hitch I left he was crawling I came home to him walking first time I seen it I started tearing up grabbed him to hug him and he started screaming like he didn't know who it broke my heart I put him down and he ran to his mom

  • @j.dtruths5577
    @j.dtruths5577 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great song!!!

  • @sstrasser925
    @sstrasser925 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gets me every time...What a beautiful song!

  • @amyweatherly9324
    @amyweatherly9324 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It takes a great state to recognize great talent! Glad you came to Texas and wish you nothing but success!!

    • @thethorax1
      @thethorax1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amy Parlow He's from Abilene.

  • @kevinfirth226
    @kevinfirth226 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man is awesome ..the dawg !! Love from the UK big man ...

  • @lionelfalgout6795
    @lionelfalgout6795 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hits home in the olfields of the Gulf of Mexico!! great song!!! and I don't even like country,lol...

  • @irenekirby480
    @irenekirby480 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE HIS MUSIC

  • @shearwave7885
    @shearwave7885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is strange to me that people are jus now catching on to Zane. I have been a fan of his for about 4 years now due to a music loving brother that has recently passed away. He has shown me some really good acts but Zane Williams is the very best followed by slaid cleaves!!

  • @jameslittle2351
    @jameslittle2351 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!! Very true sooooooooo very true! Thanks Zane!

  • @jjjohnson1775
    @jjjohnson1775 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!!!

  • @tuonghuynh322
    @tuonghuynh322 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good

  • @frankrussell2290
    @frankrussell2290 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. I'm not really a country fan but I really liek your stuff.

  • @jeffersonzane3077
    @jeffersonzane3077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    SHOW!!!

  • @raebodey
    @raebodey 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our life. .

  • @tracileebates9475
    @tracileebates9475 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I hear thos song i cry because I miss mu dad 😭😭😭

  • @LauraPerez-rf5ql
    @LauraPerez-rf5ql 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zane I love you

  • @windygorge1
    @windygorge1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow

  • @theresagerdes9648
    @theresagerdes9648 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is this on any of his albums already released? Love this song

    • @jakechristy3508
      @jakechristy3508 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's on his album "Overnight Success"

  • @taylorbarkermusic
    @taylorbarkermusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn good tune.... what key? C#

  • @adamtesch
    @adamtesch 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    a guy named Randy Hughes has gotten 500,000 views covering this on facebook

    • @rockinredneck57
      @rockinredneck57 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adam Tesch Pat Green cut it and had a #1 hit on the Texas charts with it. I like Zane's version better but songwriting pays the bills too. I know he's happy for Pat as well as himself.

  • @taylorbarkermusic
    @taylorbarkermusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Texas music is rigged... if it wasnt, this guy would be famous... damn, what a talent

  • @wadegannaway9069
    @wadegannaway9069 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Describes my life to a tee

  • @jodywhitney7651
    @jodywhitney7651 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    lineman strong.

  • @honestabe4027
    @honestabe4027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He did a better job on this than pat green. Great work fellas

  • @catchinbass86
    @catchinbass86 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great song!!!