i dont comment on anything, but whenever, if you ever see this, know that someone thinks you're something damn special, something that this world is in sore need of, thank you, friend, safe travels wherever your path may take you.
I never comment either. But I wanted to share that I broke into tears reading what you wrote. I haven’t heard anyone say those words to me in over four years. I was starting to think my usefulness in the world had run its course. Crazy, how we can survive for so long on “emergency mode” without hearing so much as a drop of authentic and sincere encouraging words, and how deep an impact it can have if a person is so lucky as to be on the receiving end of that. The drought of encouragement in the world bothers me on a very deep level… and getting a taste of that reminds me why I try to be so generous with my heartfelt comments and compliments in the first place. I’m ashamed that I didn’t realize how desperately I needed that for myself. And to be honest, I was starting to question the value of continuing to do so with nothing in return. It gets exhausting living for others. But it makes a difference. Even if people never tell you that, it makes a difference. So keep up the good fight. I’ll try and do the same.
Rest in peace, I hate to see him gone. I'd also like to mention Warren Barnes, another kind and inspirational man gone too early. Murdered by a coward who will never know the happiness that Warren did.
Go to sleep you weary hobo Let the towns drift slowly by Can't you hear the steel rails hummin' That's the hobo's lullaby I know your clothes are torn and ragged And your hair is turning gray Lift your head and smile at trouble There'll be peace and rest someday [So go to sleep you weary hobo Let the towns drift slowly by Can't you hear the steel rails hummin' That's the hobo's lullaby] [Humming] Don't you worry 'bout tomorrow Let tomorrow come and go Tonight you're in a nice warm boxcar Safe from all that wind and snow [So go to sleep you weary hobo Let the towns drift slowly by Can't you hear the steel rails hummin' That's the hobo's lullaby] I know them police cause you trouble They cause trouble everywhere But when you die and go to Heaven There'll be no policemen there [So go to sleep you weary hobo Let the towns drift slowly by Listen to the steel rails hummin' That's a hobo's lullaby] [Humming]
@@janfungusamon4926 it is, actually. You're the first person to notice that in my years and years of having this username. That video was really influencal in my earlier years; it sent me down a different, more optimistic path.
@@JackBanjoman Yo! What a pleasant surprise seeing you here Hobo's Lullaby is definitely in my radar. It's a little too difficult right now though.. I've tried and been humbled haha
This is better, in my opinion, than any cover of this song that I can find on streaming services. Closed my eyes and just felt this song. I really meant something
This made me cry, I just with I could be out there and doing all this, though I am only a teenager and just barely so, and I have a loving and sopportive family, I feel so alone
Look up wwoof on google. You can travel cheap, get a free meal everyday, and have a free place to stay if you volunteer on farms as you go. Just go wander on your off days and the in the afternoons - experience and meet the people in each place instead of just exploring the land. Did this in my early 20s - best time of my life. You organize everything with each farmer personally before you go, and they background check everybody. Really awesome. I know multiple people who rode their bikes across america doing this too.
As a tired Hobo- I quite honestly couldn't expect the timing any sooner, this is beautiful and the first minute I heard the tune I was enthralled. Thank you for this piece of art, very nice!
When I was younger, my grandfather would play bedtime songs on his guitar for my brother and I. That was a long time ago, we don't stay over anymore, but late at night, this gives me the same comfort. Thank you.
I gotta tell you man it's 1:30am in my NYC apartment and I just stumbled on your page from your Big Rock Candy video, only to find you just posted this 2 days ago. It's beautiful, and it takes me back to 10 years ago when I first saw a video of Marc Nerenberg playing it, which was one of the first few early TH-cam videos that inspired me to learn banjo. Thank you for sharing this. What tuning do you have your banjo in?
This is the guy who got me into playing the Banjo. Saw his "Big Rock Candy Mountain" video and knew I wanted to learn to play. I've been going strong with it for a while. So thanks, Square Toe Joe. I appreciate the videos!
Come back very often to hear you play this, the songs plays in my head 24/7 and im very grateful for it. Thanks for putting this amazing version out into the world
Texan living in NY. this is a beautiful rendition. it was one of the first songs i learned to play on the guitar, i haven’t heard it again in years. keep playing you are incredibly talented
I grew up listening to folks play guitar and all sorts of string instruments. Country, Rock, Folk, Etc. This made me want to pick up my banjo and guitars. This put my heart to rest, just like my mom sang to me as a baby. Wonderful performance. Cheers, hope this stuff keeps coming :)
I hope more people see this - but in the meantime, I feel special to be one of the first few.
We are witnessing the dawn of a legend
I can’t believe it has only 1500 views!
I found this around 2k, now it’s at 3.9k. I am so happy I found this video.
Yup, glad to say that I was one of the early few
likewise
Winds sounds like chorus for his singing
Godly
i dont comment on anything, but whenever, if you ever see this, know that someone thinks you're something damn special, something that this world is in sore need of, thank you, friend, safe travels wherever your path may take you.
thank you for your words, bro. hope life treats ya well and everything going better :)
I never comment either. But I wanted to share that I broke into tears reading what you wrote. I haven’t heard anyone say those words to me in over four years. I was starting to think my usefulness in the world had run its course. Crazy, how we can survive for so long on “emergency mode” without hearing so much as a drop of authentic and sincere encouraging words, and how deep an impact it can have if a person is so lucky as to be on the receiving end of that. The drought of encouragement in the world bothers me on a very deep level… and getting a taste of that reminds me why I try to be so generous with my heartfelt comments and compliments in the first place. I’m ashamed that I didn’t realize how desperately I needed that for myself. And to be honest, I was starting to question the value of continuing to do so with nothing in return. It gets exhausting living for others. But it makes a difference. Even if people never tell you that, it makes a difference. So keep up the good fight. I’ll try and do the same.
I dedicate this very fitting song in memory of Hobo Shoestring who recently passed.
I was just about to comment that same thing. May be rest in peace.
amen
anyone know if Utah Phillips is still around?
Rest in peace, I hate to see him gone. I'd also like to mention Warren Barnes, another kind and inspirational man gone too early. Murdered by a coward who will never know the happiness that Warren did.
@paulabrown5243 amen. Rest in peace brother Shoestring
Go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hear the steel rails hummin'
That's the hobo's lullaby
I know your clothes are torn and ragged
And your hair is turning gray
Lift your head and smile at trouble
There'll be peace and rest someday
[So go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hear the steel rails hummin'
That's the hobo's lullaby]
[Humming]
Don't you worry 'bout tomorrow
Let tomorrow come and go
Tonight you're in a nice warm boxcar
Safe from all that wind and snow
[So go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Can't you hear the steel rails hummin'
That's the hobo's lullaby]
I know them police cause you trouble
They cause trouble everywhere
But when you die and go to Heaven
There'll be no policemen there
[So go to sleep you weary hobo
Let the towns drift slowly by
Listen to the steel rails hummin'
That's a hobo's lullaby]
[Humming]
Is your username a reference to that exurb1a video?
@@janfungusamon4926 it is, actually. You're the first person to notice that in my years and years of having this username. That video was really influencal in my earlier years; it sent me down a different, more optimistic path.
you should cover this!
@@JackBanjoman Yo! What a pleasant surprise seeing you here
Hobo's Lullaby is definitely in my radar. It's a little too difficult right now though.. I've tried and been humbled haha
There are no police in heaven? I always figured that was likely.
This is probably my favorite song I've heard you play. And that's one hell of a spot to sit and pick it.
This makes me feel so comfortable, I almost feel like I’m sitting next to you enjoying the view and your tunes. Thank you.
bahaha i thought the same thing
This reminds me of my father who recently passed. All I can say is thank you so much for making my day, keep on doing what you are doing.
This is better, in my opinion, than any cover of this song that I can find on streaming services. Closed my eyes and just felt this song. I really meant something
Never delete this, phenomenal rendition
this is what youtube was meant for
Somewhere in that canyon, we all saunter. Listening to the Hobos lullaby while we wander.
This made me cry, I just with I could be out there and doing all this, though I am only a teenager and just barely so, and I have a loving and sopportive family, I feel so alone
Ok I was too tired when I wrote this, so my dramatization was through the roof, but this is one of my favorite songs
i feel you, similar experience for me
Thanks man
I hope you get out there! Wherever you are :)
Look up wwoof on google. You can travel cheap, get a free meal everyday, and have a free place to stay if you volunteer on farms as you go. Just go wander on your off days and the in the afternoons - experience and meet the people in each place instead of just exploring the land. Did this in my early 20s - best time of my life. You organize everything with each farmer personally before you go, and they background check everybody. Really awesome. I know multiple people who rode their bikes across america doing this too.
Reminds me of my Grandpa a drunk but wise old man, had his fair share in life. Always playing music, he taught me my guitar
This song feels profoundly kind. Thanks for sharing.
His songs make me miss home and feel at home at the same time. Hell of a voice
I could listen to this dude pluck all day. Thank you square toe joe God bless
This is my favorite cover of this song. I really hope that it will be placed on other streaming sites. It really is a lullaby. I can't wait for more
For the algorithm. The song is simply amazing.
As an aspiring cowboy who finds comfort in the outlaw way of life, this song has genuinely helped me calm.
Much obliged, Joe 💜
As a tired Hobo- I quite honestly couldn't expect the timing any sooner, this is beautiful and the first minute I heard the tune I was enthralled. Thank you for this piece of art, very nice!
When I was younger, my grandfather would play bedtime songs on his guitar for my brother and I. That was a long time ago, we don't stay over anymore, but late at night, this gives me the same comfort. Thank you.
Theres something about this scenery, the soft wind at times, the soft voice and the sweet banjo playing. It Feels Good
I gotta tell you man it's 1:30am in my NYC apartment and I just stumbled on your page from your Big Rock Candy video, only to find you just posted this 2 days ago. It's beautiful, and it takes me back to 10 years ago when I first saw a video of Marc Nerenberg playing it, which was one of the first few early TH-cam videos that inspired me to learn banjo. Thank you for sharing this. What tuning do you have your banjo in?
This is the guy who got me into playing the Banjo. Saw his "Big Rock Candy Mountain" video and knew I wanted to learn to play. I've been going strong with it for a while. So thanks, Square Toe Joe. I appreciate the videos!
Greetings from Georgia. I've been listening to your songs lately, would be great if you could upload more of them. Hope everything is well with Sarah.
What's up with her??
You brought peace to this vagabonds heart today🤙 cheers brother
What a kick ass song
Looks like the Grand Canyon! Much love from a dirtbag picker just to the north in the Zion area
That view man. Should call that place hobo's rest.
Please keep creating and playing. Wonderful stuff.
Come back very often to hear you play this, the songs plays in my head 24/7 and im very grateful for it. Thanks for putting this amazing version out into the world
it's really lullaby... I skiped the busstop when drove to university
brother please post more music, you have the voice of legends, truly a talented artist
This is my favorite cover of this song I've heard so far, such a lovely voice. Thank you for sharing :)
this is a certified hell yeah moment. great fuckin view. wind movin freely, music. sun on the way to setting. real!!
May your picking stay clear and your voice resonant, friend. Thank you for sharing this moment
Thanks for back story on Gospel Reeves. Love the song
Still come back for a listen every once in a while
Hobo here, feels. Forgot to mention beer.
Great cover, great view
Yes! I'm so glad you posted again I love when you play music.
This serene yet deep tune makes me feel alive. Thanks man, all sincere blessings for you. Hope life treat ya well.
This is so beautiful. You should continue sharing your voice like this, it's very peaceful!
This brought me and the boys some joy tonight! drinking an extra cider for you!!!
Literally my favorite video on the internet
couldn't agree more, I listened to his song regularly to calm restless mind
Dude its insane how good this rendition is. What the f
We'll have reached world peace, as soon as you post a tutorial for this version of yours
This was apparently the straw I needed to get a good cry going, thank you for that
Texan living in NY. this is a beautiful rendition. it was one of the first songs i learned to play on the guitar, i haven’t heard it again in years. keep playing you are incredibly talented
The badlands are Beautiful, so I'd say the song fits the instance.
one of my longtime favorites, thanks.
I appreciate you Joe .
What a gorgeous view!
I hope one day i could visit this place, it looks so beautiful
Lovely, absolutely lovely.
I grew up listening to folks play guitar and all sorts of string instruments. Country, Rock, Folk, Etc. This made me want to pick up my banjo and guitars. This put my heart to rest, just like my mom sang to me as a baby. Wonderful performance. Cheers, hope this stuff keeps coming :)
Nothing better than God's sweet earth to drift away into
Love this man. Searching for my own banjo because of you
I love the landscape, it's the perfect framing for this touching song.
Wonderful take on a wonderful song. I can safely say that and I'm not even halfway through. Well done!
beautiful song in a beautiful setting. thanks for sharing
I'm a hobo and this song is hitting the bones.
Is there a particular lesson or place you learned this from? It’s so beautiful
I've been missing your voice...
So many beautiful videos to see
Never heard this type of music but this stuckcwith me
Just have to say that your voice sounds so good here, substantial progression from your past videos
Beautiful song, you just brightened up my day, thanks!
Beautiful.
Perfect place for a live concert
This is exactly what I needed right now sir, thank you for the little patch on my soul.
It's very kind song, thank you for it
Amazing stuff. So glad I stumbled into this! Im here for the ride!
Love this Video I have it on repeat! Sounds so good! Do you have it on Spotify or somewhere that I could listen to it anywhere?!?
Awesome
sounds like blaze foley reincarnated
Commenting to boost this song!
I hope to sing my kids to sleep one day
love from Chico
this is really beautiful
Amazing
Heaven
Joe's blowin up!
this is so nice
Interesting song!
Thank you for this, such a beautiful song.
This is awesome. I hope to see more from you in the future. Bless. 🙏🏻
You’re perfect!
this is great
This video is awesome
Amazing music
very nice
Please record more music
すごく癒されました。
ありがとう！
Oh- wow. Wow.
Find your way north to Michigan Joe, let’s do some picking.
Wow, absolutely wonderful performance, sir
Thanks for sharing this song. Not sure why, but the option to put it in a playlist isn't available for me. Anyone else?
So beautiful.