It’s him and his wife, there was another member. But he committed suicide. The song “Carry on” is about telling people thinking of doing that to carry on and not to give up. His song “end with you “ is for his wife who stayed with him through his drug addiction. “Hell’s canyon “ could be made into a western movie. Benjamin Tod is and amazing song writer.
@William Foster Nicolas rideout was apart of spit shine band and barefoot surrender other bands that Benjamin Todd was in during his early busking days.
One of my favorite songs ever. Thanks for checking it out. There's a big rabbit hole of Lost Dog, Ben's solo projects, his old group Barefoot Surrender, Jason Dea West, RIP Nicholas Ridout
I knew you'd love this one. I have seen them live in a small bar on Lexington. We were shoulder to shoulder packed like sardines to see these 2. The energy was unlike anything I've felt since the spirit in a good church service. We almost caved the floor in with all the stomping.
Love your stuff, buddy! I haven’t scrolled down, but I’m sure somebody has pointed out that September is when dove hunting season starts. What a great analogy!!!
There are so many good GemsOnVHS to recommend. Matt Heckler featuring Benjamin Tod - "Blue Eyes Dancing" is one. Another would be Jason Dea West (a former bandmate of Benjamin's) - "Lone Wolf". I could list so many but I'll stop at those two.
September doves is a great title. Here in Tennessee dove season opens on September 1st so all the young and inocent doves get killed in September. I think it is him just saying we had no chance life was just going to happen to us.
This is actually the first LDSB song i ever heard. No turning back from there. A shame they removed some videos already. They were afraid of hurting feelings. Bring back Green eyed gal from the graveyard.
We are witnessing legends in the making. Ben has the spirit of punk rock. That's that edge you are hearing. I love seeing people fall in love with Lost Dog and Ben's other music. Good pick bud. Ben's lyrics hit so damn hard. He can take such a seemingly simple melody and make epic greatness with his poetry. I sense Elliot Smith influence right next to Townes and Guy Clark. If you are not familiar with Elliot Smith, check out the song called "between the bars" Elliot was one of those once in a generation songwriters.
I listen to a lot of punk artists after they go acoustic and you’re dead on…that’s the emotion in his voice and the way he expresses things, different than a lot of country/Americans/folk singers.
Damn...I'm so glad I landed here. Been obsessing about Lost Dog Street Band for a month. This song is so fantastic and I appreciate your commentary, Burt. I subscribed. Peace.
Keep it up Burt, your reactions are spot on, the recognition of talent, mixed with your own experiences of being a musician are magic. Got into Lost Dog a while ago, Grace's Casket is a great Bonnie and Clyde tale, and Terrible and True, is one of my favorites. I don't subscribe alot, but you got me man, Cheers from another fan of Americana, up in Canada!
Digging your videos and I like the path your going on with Childers, Colter, and Benjamin Tod... there are so many others too and I look forward to you getting around to them. A couple I’d like to throw out there. Emily Scott Robinson is one of them... my personal favorite of hers is “Overalls” “The Dress” and “Run” are also good places to start. The other one is Ian Noe... “Irene (Ravin’ Bomb)” “Letter to Madeline” and “If Today Doesn’t Do Me In” are all solid, but really anything off his album “Between the Country” is some real good stuff. Appreciate the work you put into the videos and keep em’ coming.
Me and my wife have seen benjamin todd (Lost dog street band) 5 times in the last two years. I wish someone would just do a sit down interview with him and her. And ask him where does this music come from. I mean my wife and I know because it's clearly being said through the lyrics. And we've lived it. We dealt with my addiction issues and Benjamin's music played a huge roll in getting us through it. I just wanna hear their story.
Hey man, I recently came across an artist out of the mountains of Western NC in Asheville that I can’t stop listening to and that I think you would really appreciate. Jon Charles Dwyer - Heavy Feathers His work has a grounded authenticity that’s reminiscent of Tyler Childers and Benjamin Todd with incredible lyricism and vocal deliveries that make you feel the truth behind the song. Cheers
Check out Orville Peck's Summertime, accoustic version is the best version imo. Or Orville Peck's Hope to Die. Hope to Die brought me back to Country music, 45 years since I first discovered Country while babysitting. I was bullied and beaten up because of my love for Country music. Stupid teens and preteens...anyway, I'm discovering so much talent now; it feels like I've woken up! Cheers from 🇨🇦
I'm so sorry to hear that Janice. What a terrible reason to bully somebody. Thanks so much for the recommendations and here you are loved for being into Americana music! Thanks for being apart of the community!
You should definitely do some checking into this groups history. Busking, hopping trains and the list could go on. The story is very interesting. You should see them live. Also check out Matt Heckler. They usually travel together during their tours.
I don’t see it as uplifting but possibly hopeful in face of life’s issues. “We could choose any old road and start again, but circumstances shot us down like September doves.” So I guess admitting they have been shot down but they can start again. In a way it is the we may not be perfect but we are perfect for each other if we can hold on sort of vibe I get. Thanks for the reaction Burt!
Kassi Valazza is someone you should check out, my favorite song of hers Johnny Dear or Chino. There is so many wonderful artists that are coming up, Benjamin Tod is on the top of my list but Kassi is a close second followed by Sierra Ferrel. Basically anything from gems on vhs or western af.
Ahhh their younger days. Awesome song, Enjoyed this. You really should do War Inside of Me by Lost Dog Street Band and you'll see the maturity from this song . And if you do do this one stay to the end of the video where Ben's wife is interviewed briefly! They are a duo, until recently they added a upright bass player.
If you do do a reaction to War Inside of Me, be sure to watch the video to the very end where Ben's wife is briefly interviewed. Also 'End With You' is another great honest ode to his wife. Spanish huh? Pretty cool! Gracias Senor!
Hey sir, gotta check out Benjamin Tod's "Beautiful Curse". Beautiful song with an deep conversation before the song starts over on Gems on VHS. Thank you sir. Love the work brother.
Feel good? No. This is the forlorn song of a desperate generation. Holding on to the only riches we still believe in. If you are got nothing its easier to start all over. Every time I listen to any of Benjamin Tod's work I have to hold back tears. "Circumstances shot us down" is the situation of most of our generation.
If you fancied this song I think you should check out Odea by Lost dog street band, the video itself will give you a glimpse of where Ben was at one point in his life. Also a really great track!
Am I the only one who wonders how the brim of his hat keeps shifting? Yeah, multiple takes and editing, but the continuity of the performance is affected when you notice- or maybe just me.
Never noticed that myself good catch. I knew they were using multiple takes because it's just one dude with a single camera and nobody but me is that good lmso
Hey oh! Loving your videos, new sub here. Would love to see you React to the song. ----Long Hot Summer Days by The Turnpike Troubadours---- Its Probably my Faviourite song of all time. Thanks for doing what you do!
Just curious as to why you call it Americana? It's country music plain and simple. Why should Country music have to change its name to Americana? Especially because it's not the one that Fucking sucks the stuff on the Radio does why can't we call that something else like Shitty Country and this Country? Asking for me from Canada.
Love Benjamin Tod and you kinda look like Ryan Reynolds and that’s a compliment 🤣, but pausing the song over and over makes you more annoying then the ads. You are not really saying anything that people don’t already know. This video is pointless....
Check out my reaction to Benjamin Tod's Using Again here: th-cam.com/video/PSnJcUCBkKc/w-d-xo.html
Watching people discover Benjamin Tod is my favorite hobby
Me too
I can't stop listening to Using Again. It's engrained in my head.
War inside of me is my favorite song of all time
@@macadelicmike5483 yes please do War Inside of Me.
War Inside of Me by Lost Dog!!!!!
It’s him and his wife, there was another member. But he committed suicide. The song “Carry on” is about telling people thinking of doing that to carry on and not to give up. His song “end with you “ is for his wife who stayed with him through his drug addiction. “Hell’s canyon “ could be made into a western movie. Benjamin Tod is and amazing song writer.
Man I hate to hear that. Thanks for sharing James. I've got em all on the list!
@@SongwriterReacts that friend is Nicholas Ridout they were all in a band called spit shine
The other member of the band now is Jeff Loops. He actually just released a solo album. It is great and you should check it out.
Carry On is the one that hooked me, driving through Nashville in September 2018
@William Foster Nicolas rideout was apart of spit shine band and barefoot surrender other bands that Benjamin Todd was in during his early busking days.
This reaction is criminally underappreciated!
Well thanks so much!
One of my favorite songs ever. Thanks for checking it out. There's a big rabbit hole of Lost Dog, Ben's solo projects, his old group Barefoot Surrender, Jason Dea West, RIP Nicholas Ridout
You're welcome and thanks for being apart of the community we got growing here!
I knew you'd love this one. I have seen them live in a small bar on Lexington. We were shoulder to shoulder packed like sardines to see these 2. The energy was unlike anything I've felt since the spirit in a good church service. We almost caved the floor in with all the stomping.
I bet that was a fun show to see in a little bar!
Love your stuff, buddy! I haven’t scrolled down, but I’m sure somebody has pointed out that September is when dove hunting season starts. What a great analogy!!!
There are so many good GemsOnVHS to recommend. Matt Heckler featuring Benjamin Tod - "Blue Eyes Dancing" is one. Another would be Jason Dea West (a former bandmate of Benjamin's) - "Lone Wolf". I could list so many but I'll stop at those two.
Thanks Dan! Added!
Yes!
September doves is a great title. Here in Tennessee dove season opens on September 1st so all the young and inocent doves get killed in September. I think it is him just saying we had no chance life was just going to happen to us.
This is actually the first LDSB song i ever heard. No turning back from there. A shame they removed some videos already. They were afraid of hurting feelings. Bring back Green eyed gal from the graveyard.
She is certainly the best fiddle player I ever heard. Benjamin Todd and LDSB are the real deal. Hard times make great music.
I used to be a dirty tramp street kid and this has been the music I identify with most my life, I’m glad to see others learning about it.
We are witnessing legends in the making. Ben has the spirit of punk rock. That's that edge you are hearing. I love seeing people fall in love with Lost Dog and Ben's other music. Good pick bud. Ben's lyrics hit so damn hard. He can take such a seemingly simple melody and make epic greatness with his poetry.
I sense Elliot Smith influence right next to Townes and Guy Clark.
If you are not familiar with Elliot Smith, check out the song called "between the bars" Elliot was one of those once in a generation songwriters.
I listen to a lot of punk artists after they go acoustic and you’re dead on…that’s the emotion in his voice and the way he expresses things, different than a lot of country/Americans/folk singers.
One of the best songs I ever heard and I stand by it
i couldn't agree more!!!
Man I love this song. I can't believe more people haven't reacted to it. Benjamin Tod is just one of a kind.
Preach!
Damn...I'm so glad I landed here. Been obsessing about Lost Dog Street Band for a month. This song is so fantastic and I appreciate your commentary, Burt. I subscribed. Peace.
Thanks so much for subscribing Tim!
These guys don’t have a bad song. So good
Keep it up Burt, your reactions are spot on, the recognition of talent, mixed with your own experiences of being a musician are magic. Got into Lost Dog a while ago, Grace's Casket is a great Bonnie and Clyde tale, and Terrible and True, is one of my favorites. I don't subscribe alot, but you got me man, Cheers from another fan of Americana, up in Canada!
Can't tell you how much I appreciate it David! I'm having so much fun learning so much amazing new music. I'll add those to the list. Thanks bud!
He is the best!
Benjamin Todd is truly a treasure. Thank you for the video buddy👍🏻
Couldn't agree more!
@@SongwriterReacts if you ever get a chance, you should make a video on a John R Miller song, my favorites are red eyes and motor’s fried.
@@brysonsteelers we did Red Eyes on a recent livestream. Start at 1:46:04
th-cam.com/video/VxzPU1mha7Y/w-d-xo.html
I'm a life long metal head. My son, also a metal head sent me a link to Using Again and I'm hooked. I have tickets to see them in March. Very EXCITED
Digging your videos and I like the path your going on with Childers, Colter, and Benjamin Tod... there are so many others too and I look forward to you getting around to them. A couple I’d like to throw out there. Emily Scott Robinson is one of them... my personal favorite of hers is “Overalls” “The Dress” and “Run” are also good places to start. The other one is Ian Noe... “Irene (Ravin’ Bomb)” “Letter to Madeline” and “If Today Doesn’t Do Me In” are all solid, but really anything off his album “Between the Country” is some real good stuff. Appreciate the work you put into the videos and keep em’ coming.
Really appreciate the encouragement Jeremy! Thanks for recommending a female! I've been dying to hear more female voices. I'll add those to the list!
Ian Noe is incredible. Letter to Madeline is a masterpiece.
Damn! Kick drum!!!!!!
You should give Shovels and Rope “Birmingham” or “Gasoline” a listen
This did make me think of them.
I love me some Shovels and Rope! Whenever they put out some new music I'll definitely be doing some videos!
They’re so good
Fuck. I love these two
Same!
I can’t afford sleep anymore is one of my favorite lyrics of all time
Me and my wife have seen benjamin todd (Lost dog street band) 5 times in the last two years. I wish someone would just do a sit down interview with him and her. And ask him where does this music come from. I mean my wife and I know because it's clearly being said through the lyrics. And we've lived it. We dealt with my addiction issues and Benjamin's music played a huge roll in getting us through it. I just wanna hear their story.
Hey man, I recently came across an artist out of the mountains of Western NC in Asheville that I can’t stop listening to and that I think you would really appreciate.
Jon Charles Dwyer - Heavy Feathers
His work has a grounded authenticity that’s reminiscent of Tyler Childers and Benjamin Todd with incredible lyricism and vocal deliveries that make you feel the truth behind the song. Cheers
Sounds like my kinda songwriter. Thanks Benjmain!
benjamin todd ballad of a broken man is def his best song
Check out Orville Peck's Summertime, accoustic version is the best version imo. Or Orville Peck's Hope to Die. Hope to Die brought me back to Country music, 45 years since I first discovered Country while babysitting. I was bullied and beaten up because of my love for Country music. Stupid teens and preteens...anyway, I'm discovering so much talent now; it feels like I've woken up! Cheers from 🇨🇦
I'm so sorry to hear that Janice. What a terrible reason to bully somebody. Thanks so much for the recommendations and here you are loved for being into Americana music! Thanks for being apart of the community!
@@SongwriterReacts I'm going to subscribe right now. I love hearing about new artists, or at least artists that I'm not familiar with. Yeehaw!🤠
You should definitely do some checking into this groups history. Busking, hopping trains and the list could go on. The story is very interesting. You should see them live. Also check out Matt Heckler. They usually travel together during their tours.
I don’t see it as uplifting but possibly hopeful in face of life’s issues. “We could choose any old road and start again, but circumstances shot us down like September doves.” So I guess admitting they have been shot down but they can start again. In a way it is the we may not be perfect but we are perfect for each other if we can hold on sort of vibe I get. Thanks for the reaction Burt!
Yeah, uplifting probably wasn't the best word for it. That's a really great perspective bud and I appreciate you sharing!
Kassi Valazza is someone you should check out, my favorite song of hers Johnny Dear or Chino. There is so many wonderful artists that are coming up, Benjamin Tod is on the top of my list but Kassi is a close second followed by Sierra Ferrel. Basically anything from gems on vhs or western af.
Added! Thanks for those recommendations!
Ahhh their younger days. Awesome song, Enjoyed this. You really should do War Inside of Me by Lost Dog Street Band and you'll see the maturity from this song . And if you do do this one stay to the end of the video where Ben's wife is interviewed briefly!
They are a duo, until recently they added a upright bass player.
Lots of folks have recommended that one. I look forward to hearing it!
If you do do a reaction to War Inside of Me, be sure to watch the video to the very end where Ben's wife is briefly interviewed. Also 'End With You' is another great honest ode to his wife. Spanish huh? Pretty cool! Gracias Senor!
Hey sir, gotta check out Benjamin Tod's "Beautiful Curse". Beautiful song with an deep conversation before the song starts over on Gems on VHS. Thank you sir. Love the work brother.
Feel good? No. This is the forlorn song of a desperate generation. Holding on to the only riches we still believe in. If you are got nothing its easier to start all over. Every time I listen to any of Benjamin Tod's work I have to hold back tears. "Circumstances shot us down" is the situation of most of our generation.
War inside of Me is my favorite song of his
I gotta add stay the course by Casper Allen
You got it William! Thanks bud!
You should check out "bag of pills" by Arlo McKinley. He was the last artist that John Prine signed to his label before he passed away.
That's reason enough to make it the next song I react to! Thanks Lance!
Definitely need to check out “Snakes & Waterfalls” by Nick Shoulders and “Cheap Cocaine” by Willi Carlisle!!
Chido.
Have checked out days a daze got too 🔥
Grace's Casket is well worth your time
And weight of the trigger by Ben as spitshine
Added!
Barefoot surrender…. Some deep lore.
You should also check out Matt Heckler - Blue Eyes Dnacing with Benjamin Tod
If you fancied this song I think you should check out Odea by Lost dog street band, the video itself will give you a glimpse of where Ben was at one point in his life. Also a really great track!
Agree strongly
Lost dog is great,Sierra Ferrell is rad too.mandolin orange is good too if you never gave them a listening
You should check out, Jason Dea lone wolf.
How about Sierra Ferell "in Dreams"
Cool video !
Anyone wanna share a 4 seat box with me and my wife for the show July 9???
Wish I could!
Am I the only one who wonders how the brim of his hat keeps shifting? Yeah, multiple takes and editing, but the continuity of the performance is affected when you notice- or maybe just me.
I went back and watched it and couldn't find what you mean. Maybe I'm blind haha.
@@SongwriterReacts using your video, look at 6:53 hat and then 6:59 it is lifted back up.
@@PaulsProTips totally see it now!
Never noticed that myself good catch. I knew they were using multiple takes because it's just one dude with a single camera and nobody but me is that good lmso
Hey oh! Loving your videos, new sub here. Would love to see you React to the song. ----Long Hot Summer Days by The Turnpike Troubadours---- Its Probably my Faviourite song of all time. Thanks for doing what you do!
Thanks so much for subbing and I definitely will! I just recorded the bird hunters and it blew my mind. Can't wait to hear more!
Just curious as to why you call it Americana? It's country music plain and simple. Why should Country music have to change its name to Americana? Especially because it's not the one that Fucking sucks the stuff on the Radio does why can't we call that something else like Shitty Country and this Country? Asking for me from Canada.
This song when the fiddle draws out the bass drum? You can’t help but nod your head, tap your foot. Terrible and true is filmed by a river.
You know I love a good river tune!
You know if you don't mind trading some technical skills for more excellent song writing, there's a whole world in Folk-Punk.
Love Benjamin Tod and you kinda look like Ryan Reynolds and that’s a compliment 🤣, but pausing the song over and over makes you more annoying then the ads. You are not really saying anything that people don’t already know. This video is pointless....
Sorry not feeling it. Kinda poserish
I love you but a hat indoors makes every part of my dumbass Army sergeant brain go nuts. Stop that. Do push-ups.
Haha sir yes sir!
DON'T CALL ME SIR I WORK FOR A LIVIN!
Chido.