This song to me has a little "devil went down to georgia" meets "hotel california"--and probably the best bluegrass/country guitar arrangement I have ever heard.
@migasnunes Verlon Thompson is a friend of mine and he and Guy Clark co wrote this song several years ago. They put it away without a melody for it and fairly recently the song came to their attention and Verlon set down and wrote the melody for it and the rest is history. I am fortunate to be able to sit and play with Verlon from time to time and he is one of the sweetest and most gentle musicians I have ever known. His talent is nothing less than incredible.
there's one change which, in my opinion, would make the song better: at the end, instead of "MY name was on the case", if he says "my DADDY'S name was on the case"
My god Verlon rips that Guild. Anyone who dislikes this video clearly has no musical taste or talent. Amazing work! The story in the song gives me goose bumps.
These 'how I got my first Martin' kinda songs are common in folk/country music, but this is in a league WAY above any others I've heard. Brilliantly played with dynamics and texture and a spooky spin at the end. Simply awesome.
OMG what a song it brought goose bumps all over my back and arms. So strong I was totally immersed. I wish there was a guitar waiting for me like that...
After listening to this video, I hit his website and now enjoying other wonderful songs written and performed by Mr. Thompson.. Just a joy to listen to. Thank you!
Been at this 53 years and have to say, this is excellent music. GREAT playing. And have you ever tried to speak and play at the same time? And that Guild is killer. Guess that's a Neumann vacuuming it all in. It speaks to me big. Love this thing.
Good morning Mr. Verlon Thompson! Happy to be connected to you through TH-cam Sir. Great piece by you and Mr. Guy Clark and whomever else! Thanks much for keeping the classics alive and well.
I first heard this courtesy of a radio interview with Guy Clark telling the story. I should have favorited this long ago. What a powerful piece of music, and played to perfection.
I revisit this performance every couple of months. And I’ve been doing that for at least 7 years. This is just one of the best guitar performances ever.
Verlon, caught you at the SXSW show in M. Beach. You were fantastic. I fired up a music pub. co. on 16th Ave. S. in the late '80's - mid '90s and not once did I manage to catch a show as both intimate and compelling as yours in MB. Thank you for giving me the chance to relive my too short of a time in N'ville - except BETTER. You're truly the man! This song ain't haunted, btw - it's fantastic! it's a hit record in my book - hope someone is plugging the daylights out of it! Thank you again.
Hello Chris I am a descendent of the McCoy side born raised in Cabell county Huntington. Wv I really miss my home town but I have blood all over Kentucky .Wv . I would love to go plz send info amy
I qas introduced to your 0laying through guy Clark some.mr. Thompson I have to tell you,musicians like yourself that have honed your playing to a precise science are the reason I got into music.your a national treasure verlon Thompson.
Sheer Brilliance ! Had the good fortune to see Guy Clark with Verlon in London a long time ago (600 mile round trip to see them ) Great performance I'd have walked that distance for the privelege !
You should see Verlon play this song live! I saw him in January at a little church in Jupiter, FL playing a charity event in memory of Sue Cunningham. He treated us to this song along with many other greats that he has written. Talk about losing track time - we were mesmerized by the way Verlon could weave a story into his picking. Really a treat especially when there are only 30 or 40 others in the room, and he is playing 5 feet from you!
If you're a muso you'll really get this. A beautiful song to bring a smile to your face an' a tear to your eye - certainly mine. This song is my life. Sometimes a song comes out of nowhere an' just floors me. This is one of those songs. Powerfully emotive for me. Guy Clark wrote a bloody good'un here an' Verlon Thompson just nails it - thanks guys. If you ain't moved by it you ain't moved. Me, I am. Thanks to my good friend Chelle Rose for sharin' this with me. CHEERS !!
verlon I love u...but you weren't suppose to make me cry...lol....I heard your from so far back in the woods even the Catholics handle snakes...lol...from one country boy to another a lil protestant humor....love u ...peace n God Bless u Brother..
I understand not everyone will always like well written, well played songs; but I can't understand how anyone, much less 16 people, could dislike this perfectly written and flawlessly played song. Are they just angry and bitter? Do they dislike Guild guitars? Are they offended by the brilliance of real deal players? Even jealousy would be a poor excuse for casting such an obviously stupid thumbs down. They must've somehow, in their excitement and awe clicked the thumbs down by accident.
At last, the real thing. Substance over style, content over artifice - talent, in a word. Value it while you can. There ain't any more of these guys coming up this way...
Yes, he is playing a Guild D-50. I bought one just like it back in the early 1980s. I played it for 20 years untill it needed a neck reset. After Fender took them over they changed the D-50s appointments and the way they look.
Verlon Thompson is an excellent guitar player...there ain't many musicians around like it anymore. His pickin' and strummin' is very similar to mine!! Anyways, great video!..
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This song to me has a little "devil went down to georgia" meets "hotel california"--and probably the best bluegrass/country guitar arrangement I have ever heard.
@migasnunes Verlon Thompson is a friend of mine and he and Guy Clark co wrote this song several years ago. They put it away without a melody for it and fairly recently the song came to their attention and Verlon set down and wrote the melody for it and the rest is history. I am fortunate to be able to sit and play with Verlon from time to time and he is one of the sweetest and most gentle musicians I have ever known. His talent is nothing less than incredible.
you are a lucky man to know Verlon, i have had contact with him, and hope he some day writes a autobiography- it would have to be interesting.
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there's one change which, in my opinion, would make the song better: at the end, instead of "MY name was on the case", if he says "my DADDY'S name was on the case"
Get him to do some more Barnegie Halls.
Hi, since you get to play with him, how is he picken that song. All fingers, thumb pick, flat pick or hybrid. I can't tell
My god Verlon rips that Guild. Anyone who dislikes this video clearly has no musical taste or talent. Amazing work! The story in the song gives me goose bumps.
I get chills every time I watch him play this.His musicality is without limits.
These 'how I got my first Martin' kinda songs are common in folk/country music, but this is in a league WAY above any others I've heard. Brilliantly played with dynamics and texture and a spooky spin at the end. Simply awesome.
This guy is for real, I wish I could meet him some day.
Thank you Verlon.
I had the good fortune to see Verlon with Guy Clark in London a long time ago . A memorable night .
My favorite Guy Clark song, Done Extremely Well by you. Thanks!
OMG what a song it brought goose bumps all over my back and arms. So strong I was totally immersed. I wish there was a guitar waiting for me like that...
After listening to this video, I hit his website and now enjoying other wonderful songs written and performed by Mr. Thompson.. Just a joy to listen to. Thank you!
Been at this 53 years and have to say, this is excellent music. GREAT playing. And have you ever tried to speak and play at the same time? And that Guild is killer. Guess that's a Neumann vacuuming it all in. It speaks to me big. Love this thing.
I bought a Guild G37 BL back when I was a kid and making money. Still the best damned sounding guitar Ive ever herd.
The 2nd time I've seen this video. Great story teller. Thanks for posting
Good lord! Now that was some serious playing and singing. Fantabulous! ~ Mark
2 years later, song gave me goosebumps again.
Good morning Mr. Verlon Thompson! Happy to be connected to you through TH-cam Sir. Great piece by you and Mr. Guy Clark and whomever else! Thanks much for keeping the classics alive and well.
I first heard this courtesy of a radio interview with Guy Clark telling the story. I should have favorited this long ago. What a powerful piece of music, and played to perfection.
no one sings like Guy but no one plays it like Vern!!!
My new favorite song… is this version, sung and played by Verlon. Gives you goosebumps.
I revisit this performance every couple of months. And I’ve been doing that for at least 7 years. This is just one of the best guitar performances ever.
Verlon, caught you at the SXSW show in M. Beach. You were fantastic. I fired up a music pub. co. on 16th Ave. S. in the late '80's - mid '90s and not once did I manage to catch a show as both intimate and compelling as yours in MB. Thank you for giving me the chance to relive my too short of a time in N'ville - except BETTER. You're truly the man! This song ain't haunted, btw - it's fantastic! it's a hit record in my book - hope someone is plugging the daylights out of it! Thank you again.
Super song, so well played, sung and performed, this made my day!!! Thanks for putting this on.
Story tellin at it's finest... Great stuff here.
Hello Chris I am a descendent of the McCoy side born raised in Cabell county Huntington. Wv I really miss my home town but I have blood all over Kentucky .Wv . I would love to go plz send info amy
I qas introduced to your 0laying through guy Clark some.mr. Thompson I have to tell you,musicians like yourself that have honed your playing to a precise science are the reason I got into music.your a national treasure verlon Thompson.
One of my favorites by Verlon......listen to all the words....tells a great story....
I dont know who this is, Verlon Thompson, but the song gave me goosebumps. My word son, well done.
Sheer Brilliance ! Had the good fortune to see Guy Clark with Verlon in London a long time ago (600 mile round trip to see them ) Great performance I'd have walked that distance for the privelege !
wow.wow.wow.
the story. the song. the performance.
What a great song ... and I love your performance, Verlon.
I heard this song for the first time today and what a great...song! and great guitarist!!thanks...
You should see Verlon play this song live! I saw him in January at a little church in Jupiter, FL playing a charity event in memory of Sue Cunningham. He treated us to this song along with many other greats that he has written. Talk about losing track time - we were mesmerized by the way Verlon could weave a story into his picking. Really a treat especially when there are only 30 or 40 others in the room, and he is playing 5 feet from you!
To me it don’t get any better than this... can you imagine the hours Verlon spent honing his craft.. it shows
wow first time listener...Verlon...amazing.guitar voice and wordsmith...that gave me chills...thx
WOW!! Hauntingly beautiful!
If you're a muso you'll really get this. A beautiful song to bring a smile to your face an' a tear to your eye - certainly mine. This song is my life. Sometimes a song comes out of nowhere an' just floors me. This is one of those songs. Powerfully emotive for me. Guy Clark wrote a bloody good'un here an' Verlon Thompson just nails it - thanks guys.
If you ain't moved by it you ain't moved. Me, I am.
Thanks to my good friend Chelle Rose for sharin' this with me. CHEERS !!
verlon I love u...but you weren't suppose to make me cry...lol....I heard your from so far back in the woods even the Catholics handle snakes...lol...from one country boy to another a lil protestant humor....love u ...peace n God Bless u Brother..
I have finally heard the epitome of amazing...I can die satisfied now
this song should inspire a movie!!! hauntingly beautiful!!!!!!!!
thank you John for stopping by my beach city lodge and playing this tune for me, it's incredibly haunting.
Why oh why is this the only clip featuring Verlon in good quality?! Give us MOOOOOOORE! NOW!
This is absolutely incredible. I am speechless. Bravo!
great song, and absolutely insane playing!
Still legendary always will be
It was a great pleasure to have shared our short time many years ago. What a fine songwriter you are!
Excellent performance and that Guild sounds great
could ther be a better song ever written than this ???? HELL NO
I understand not everyone will always like well written, well played songs; but I can't understand how anyone, much less 16 people, could dislike this perfectly written and flawlessly played song. Are they just angry and bitter? Do they dislike Guild guitars? Are they offended by the brilliance of real deal players? Even jealousy would be a poor excuse for casting such an obviously stupid thumbs down. They must've somehow, in their excitement and awe clicked the thumbs down by accident.
Holy Cow. By the time the song was done, I was so close to the screen I was almost eating it! Fantastic!!
I took verlons class at the fur peace. Lifes not been the same since. Greg
Guy Clark and his version is the best, Guy doing vocals and Verlon on guitar
That's Awesome buddy!!! Love ya man!
Great song! - Great talent! - Great person!
wow i would love to get the tab on that. awesome job!
Did you ever find it? If so, share PLS?
Woah.... amazing. I have been hunting tab for the leads to this song forever. You amaze me.
WOW I love this so much. I attended Fur Peace Ranch with TIm Reynolds. What an amazing place!
this is the pride of youtube here!
This gives me chills !! How glad I am to listen !
At last, the real thing. Substance over style, content over artifice - talent, in a word. Value it while you can. There ain't any more of these guys coming up this way...
Amazing lyrics, playing n singing!!!
Wow! If this guy is ever playing in my area...I’ll be there.
Well done!!! I'm gonna try to pick it out!
About damn time you jumped out front... im in.
Verlon!!! You are the man. Awesome
Wonderful song, great musicianship.
First class all the way, that Guild and your talent make an awesome combination.
Absolutely OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't get better.miss guy so much
been looking for this song for ages thanx
One of my favorite songs.
Words and music, awesome!
There isn't much out there to hold a candle to this.
never heard a Guild sound that good
Verlon-simply the best.
Thats pretty damn good :) And not just the song and the playing, but the video too... it's all there!
that solo is tasty as all get out
I'm awestruck. So perfect!
Absolutely beautiful .... gives me chills
Yes, he is playing a Guild D-50. I bought one just like it back in the early 1980s. I played it for 20 years untill it needed a neck reset. After Fender took them over they changed the D-50s appointments and the way they look.
There is a great story about how the song was written if you look for it.
This seriously is one of the best things on TH-cam. Great story, and great playing... so where can I find this Guild D50?
"My name was upon the case"
Yes!
Verlon Thompson is an excellent guitar player...there ain't many musicians around like it anymore. His pickin' and strummin' is very similar to mine!! Anyways, great video!..
excellent music from a great man
pure genius from a great guy
that gave me goosebumps! amazing. I strive to be that good someday. :-)
Yes Sir!
Respect. Great song, wonderfully performed
awsume song huh ? i heard it on my sirous outlaws channel it just got to me i look for it all the time to play lol
Really cool song. You are an incredible musician. *****
Leaves me speechless every time
WOW! Perfect. Amazing. Underrated
One of the greatest.
awesome! it runs in the family i see!
Yay! That was wonderful!
Wow...that is great.
Verlon is awesome.
Great guitarist, timeless lyrics.
So well played .....
great execution!
old guitarist here would like to find the the tabs and try to play this piece! one of my favorite!
skill level at it's highest, story telling techniques lvl experimented bad ass granpa
I LOVE Verlon Thompson's way of playing guitar , especially this song, but Guy Clark sings it just a tad better.
That you know who Mr Van Zandt is a wonder, bravo!
I LOVE YOU VERLON!!!!
Bravo! A downright benchmark