My great grandfather was a fourtyniner. He wrote letters home every week they said. His wife collected them and my grandmother had them. He worked a long time. Then they got a letter and two gold nuggets and he said he was on his way home. He never arrived. When my Grandmother came to live with us, they all thought she was dying, so they sold and threw everything away. She recovered but those letters were gone.
Ok...who is this guy?? I just heard him for the first time on Outlaw Country, a Sirius XM station, earlier today, and the voice struck me and resonated with me so I had to look him up. I usually have so much on my mind I kind of have certain music as background noise, but my ears perked up when this song came on, and it nearly moved me to tears. Not so much the lyrics, but the voice, the talent, and the calm vibe. How have I not heard of him? Just wow. More, please. Wow.
I think you're right. Recognized him from his recent lap steel playing on Barricades of Heaven (with Jackson Browne). If you've not seen it, search. Genius, as you said.
Heard this for the first time the other day and it's already one of my favorites. The guitar playing is nuts love the music. Better late than never I guess. Thanks Dave.
I just watched a doc on the Beat Farmers which Dave was in and this album immediately came to mind. I can't believe that I forgot its existence. One of my favorites from the 90s...
Yes a good tune I hadn't heard in years. But tonight on my home and listening to WRSI I heard the end of it looked up...yup people with good musical tastes are few.
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This song is amazing and I'm sad that it doesn't have more views. This is one of those songs that moves me to tears and that's a short list.
I like to cancel this app
Viewed and acknowledge.
Been a king and a pauper here in Central California goin' on near 21 years. I LOVE the challenge. Makes life interesting.👍
Chris, I agree 100%. It moves me to tears. Every. Damn. Time.
Goddamn right.
One of my all time favorite songs and one of my all time favorite artists
One of the greatest songs of all time. Period.
Yeh its our little corner
If I wrote a song this great, I'd die happy.
Saw Dave tonight in San Diego….he’s still the King of California ! Hang in there Dave, and thanks for all the music…..it means a lot to many of us.
Right up there with Marty Robbins' "El Paso".
Remembering Bobby Lloyd Hicks and his son, Brian Wilson Hicks.
Just a great song … Dave has a unique and wonderful voice and is a terrific musician
Serene beauty disguised as music. Eternal.
God.. I love this song..thanks Dave!
Best song I've heard in years. Love it!!! Gotta have it.
1994, its been along road, thanks Dave.
My great grandfather was a fourtyniner. He wrote letters home every week they said. His wife collected them and my grandmother had them. He worked a long time. Then they got a letter and two gold nuggets and he said he was on his way home. He never arrived. When my Grandmother came to live with us, they all thought she was dying, so they sold and threw everything away. She recovered but those letters were gone.
Its like she had to prove them wrong, Incredible
Ok...who is this guy?? I just heard him for the first time on Outlaw Country, a Sirius XM station, earlier today, and the voice struck me and resonated with me so I had to look him up. I usually have so much on my mind I kind of have certain music as background noise, but my ears perked up when this song came on, and it nearly moved me to tears. Not so much the lyrics, but the voice, the talent, and the calm vibe. How have I not heard of him? Just wow. More, please. Wow.
Glad you found him. His voice and poetry and melodies called to me a few years back.
did the lune in the afternoon play this? Just curious, I Am of of Dave And Mojo! FAN! ,and a big fan of Country Dick!, Long Live the Pleasure Barrons!
You are in for a wonderful musical adventure when you go through the Dave Alvin catalog.
Downey Ca. Found the The Blasters Rockabilly. Band in late 70s. With Brother Phil.
Los Angeles area artist. Started with Rockabilly. Incredible singer song writer
This is tops gives me the chills
By far my favorite song of yours! It’s soul-cleansing.
Wat an awesome song 😊
And amazing writer and performer (and I think that's genius Greg Leisz on mandolin)
I think you're right. Recognized him from his recent lap steel playing on Barricades of Heaven (with Jackson Browne). If you've not seen it, search. Genius, as you said.
Bless and keep ye Dave.
Great singer + songwriter!
gee folks..like ah...this IS,.... Dave F N...Alvin.....different, but nowhere better a songsmith .....
Greatest song of all time
Heard this for the first time the other day and it's already one of my favorites. The guitar playing is nuts love the music. Better late than never I guess. Thanks Dave.
Beautiful
Sounds like a good cowboy song
Dreaming just how a rich man feels
Magnificent. Thank you!
I just watched a doc on the Beat Farmers which Dave was in and this album immediately came to mind. I can't believe that I forgot its existence. One of my favorites from the 90s...
Saw em in the Cruz at the catalyst in the early 90s, what a trip
Beat farmers!!!!
California king star g 999
I used to have a promo copy of that song, back in the 1990s. It definitely is one of my favorite tracks of the 90s.
just heard this on the radio and it’s now my favorite song
such a song and video, live a great life
My love is there out fighting his kingdom...I'm his Queen waiting after the fight his conquer came back!
This guy is great, fantastic even….he’s keeping me “sane”. G.R.Campbell
Yes a good tune I hadn't heard in years. But tonight on my home and listening to WRSI I heard the end of it looked up...yup people with good musical tastes are few.
De lo mejor que he visto en directo, en garito pequeño, hace 20 años y me acuerdo de el
Dave Alvin 🎵🔹🏆👍💪🔥♥‼
One of my favourite songs by Dave. BTW Dave, please release this album on vinyl!
It comes out June 28! (on Expanded CD and Vinyl!)
@@Chrisedge Yeah, I already know - what a wonderful coincidence!
marvellous song
The gold miner story from 'Buster Scruggs', almost like they made it from this song.
Your singing kinda reminds of bob Dylan