Ben Caplan - Down to the River | Live in Bellwoods 42

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  • čas přidán 12. 12. 2011
  • Ben Caplan performed live in trinity bellwoods park on November 17th 2011
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  • @thepinkerton657
    @thepinkerton657 Před 5 lety +572

    I should be allowed to hit the like button every time I watch this

  • @Njennings42
    @Njennings42 Před 2 lety +342

    I've listened to this song at least once every couple of days for almost a year. It helped me quit drinking and I'm starting to turn my life around. We're alive till the moment we are dead, and a drownin man is just a living man who hasn't run out of his last bit of breath..

    • @offhandacoustic
      @offhandacoustic Před 2 lety +10

      I found this song about 2 months ago and I listen to it almost every other day and I would listen everyday but I don't want to get burnt on this master piece. That line hit me hard too man. I have been fighting my own demons and this shook me HARD when I first heard it. Every line was like, FUCK THATS ME!! Here is to finding our way home.

    • @ericmccoy3418
      @ericmccoy3418 Před 2 lety +2

      Right,super powerful lyrics

    • @elphoenix1248
      @elphoenix1248 Před rokem +1

      That's beautiful! Hope it's going well and congratulations to you ♥️

    • @dangilchrist9364
      @dangilchrist9364 Před rokem +1

      I find this one every year or so. And I am surprised every time. Oh yeah, I remember- DAMN.

    • @elesdedederino5156
      @elesdedederino5156 Před rokem +1

      bleib stabil mein Freund

  • @jc_wesson
    @jc_wesson Před měsícem +27

    still hits in 2024

    • @jordanfurman1997
      @jordanfurman1997 Před 20 dny +1

      It Hits Better w/ Each Passing Year!

    • @user-ki3in1qs9z
      @user-ki3in1qs9z Před 18 dny

      Haven't heard this in a very long time... definitely slaps even harder after the last few years.

    • @BrianBowerman
      @BrianBowerman Před 14 dny

      @@jordanfurman1997ffw

  • @ZorA.75
    @ZorA.75 Před 3 lety +97

    My friend often listened to and loved this song before he died of cancer. He was only 47. Thanks for the song. He gave him strength.

    • @Lionaura74
      @Lionaura74 Před 3 měsíci +5

      I’m sorry for your loss ❤ I am 49 dying of advanced lung cancer and it helps me too

    • @andreavickers9922
      @andreavickers9922 Před 6 dny

      I bet

  • @Zerguei
    @Zerguei Před 6 lety +1911

    Chords (fret number):
    I went down to the river
    Flowing out onto the sea
    On my way to the ocean
    Let the spirit swallow me
    Cm A#(6)
    I got low down in the water
    D#(6) F
    I let the current guide my bones
    Cm A#(6)
    I got nine kinds of trouble
    F Am#(1)
    I'm just trying to find my way home
    RIFF:
    E|-3------|---------|---------|--------|--------|-----------|----------|
    B|---4-6--|--------|---------|--------|--------|-----------|----------|
    G|----------|--3-5-|-----3--|--------|--------|-----------|----------|
    D|----------|--------|--5-----|----3--|--------|-----------|----------|
    A|----------|--------|---------|--6----|----3--|-5s6-5-|-3---3--|
    E|----------|--------|---------|--------|--6----|-----------|----6----|
    Over twenty some years of living
    And a thousand wasted days
    I have loved a lot of women
    Many times I've gone wrong ways
    And I came down to the water
    For a dip to cleanse my soul
    They keep telling me that I'm just a babe
    But baby why do I feel so old
    Cm F
    This is the verge of a breakthrough
    D#(6) G
    It's a fine line that cannot be bent
    Cm F
    And I felt like a river run dry
    D#(6) G
    But I don't know where all of the rainwater went
    Cm F
    And I believe we were all dead or dying
    D#(6) G
    But I see different in the blue light
    Cm F
    There is no such thing as a dawn or a dusk
    D#(6) G
    It's daylight until it is night
    You gotta fight through the dimming
    You gotta run into the west
    You gotta rage against the dying of the light
    Live for the moment that's left
    You gotta fight against the dimming
    You gotta run into the west
    You gotta rage against the dying of the light
    Live for the moment that's left
    G#
    Cause there is no such thing as a dying man
    Cm
    We're alive till the moment we're dead
    G#
    And a drowning man is just a living man
    G
    Who hasn't run out of his last bit of breath
    G#-Cm-G#-Cm-G#-Cm-G#-Gm-G
    Cm, A#(6), D#(6), F
    I went down to the river
    Flowing out onto the sea
    On my way to the ocean
    Let the spirit swallow me
    I got low down in the water
    I let the current guide my bones
    I got nine kinds of trouble
    I'm just trying to find my way home
    Find my way home
    Find my way home
    Find my way home

    • @elijahgoza8379
      @elijahgoza8379 Před 4 lety +65

      Your a good man, thank you.

    • @roadrunner24682
      @roadrunner24682 Před 4 lety +47

      You are a charitable sort

    • @emmanuelcoulon9416
      @emmanuelcoulon9416 Před 4 lety +25

      Thank you soooooo much!!! I couldn't find it anywhere

    • @cameronh7608
      @cameronh7608 Před 4 lety +20

      Copy and paste, you really should give credit to the guy who actually put this together. Shall I link it here?

    • @brianclark732
      @brianclark732 Před 4 lety +10

      @@cameronh7608 I'd like to see link

  • @DDarQest
    @DDarQest Před 10 lety +828

    it's this kind of music that saves our souls from living empty meaningless lives.

  • @mammon_is_god
    @mammon_is_god Před 4 lety +350

    Thanks CZcams, you're only 8 years late on this fire.

    • @Constantine744
      @Constantine744 Před 4 lety +2

      Mammon That’s the right words in so many ways

    • @harrysquir2490
      @harrysquir2490 Před 4 lety +2

      Hahah better late than never yeah? I’ve come back to this too many times to count over the years.

    • @michellewebster2409
      @michellewebster2409 Před 4 lety +4

      Exactly what I'm thinking. I've been down maybe rabbit holes in this bitch but how did I never get here

    • @Isaiah42069
      @Isaiah42069 Před 3 lety +4

      no.. you are wrong. it was the perfect time for you to find it then. any sooner and you wouldnt have appreciated it as you do now.

    • @illfather7066
      @illfather7066 Před 3 lety

      I hear ya....I'm tired of always being the last to know about shit....I actually frequently look for undiscovered talent(not American idol shit)or acoustic blues or southern rock ..still never find shit hardly and then one here it is..8fukn yrs later...anyways b4 u get to far behind again, just found this the other dayczcams.com/video/1iAAPiro2DE/video.html if u dont know it already, ur welcome .(:

  • @MelpomeneAlchemist
    @MelpomeneAlchemist Před 2 měsíci +11

    Commenting so I'm reminded often of this gold 🏆

  • @gankspanker1367
    @gankspanker1367 Před 6 lety +417

    “There’s no such thing as a dying man. We’re alive until the moment we’re dead.” - Ben Caplan

    • @RangerLifts
      @RangerLifts Před 5 lety +20

      Prince Charming a drowning man is just a living man who hasn’t run out of his bit of breath
      This man is a fucking genius

    • @laceybowman5085
      @laceybowman5085 Před 5 lety +3

      A drowning man... No prince charming. Prince Charming is dead.... lol. He ran out of his last bit of breath.... *sigh*

    • @papabearlang8740
      @papabearlang8740 Před 5 lety +2

      U GOTTA LIVE LIKE UR DYIN BROTHER !!! LIVIN LIFE !!!

    • @MrSimeonwolfe
      @MrSimeonwolfe Před 5 lety

      The dying always say whats the point.

    • @MrSimeonwolfe
      @MrSimeonwolfe Před 5 lety +1

      @Fred Flintstone Well, on a technical level he's right. :D

  • @noone3216
    @noone3216 Před 3 lety +75

    This is the true purpose of youtube: to be that friend who says "hey you ever heard this guy?"

    • @DonnyDealer
      @DonnyDealer Před 3 lety

      On that note.. Ever listened to Hocus Pocus by Focus? Look for the live version. You won't be disappointed!

    • @strange5253
      @strange5253 Před 2 lety +1

      @@DonnyDealer On that note brother check out a few of these low flying string-slingers... Joe Marson, Michael Hennessey and also Natew101.

    • @DonnyDealer
      @DonnyDealer Před 2 lety +1

      @@strange5253 Wow. I checked all of them out and they are all amazing musicians but natew101 specifically has got it going on. I'm amazed. Thank you!

    • @strange5253
      @strange5253 Před 2 lety

      @@DonnyDealer No worries Legend. Totally agree on Nate, the dude is utterly faultless. As far as quality original material goes though, I still think Joe takes the cake. “1, 2, 3” and “And The Lightning, He Will Ride” are criminally underrated. However, if you enjoy Focus then check out Joe’s take on Hendrix’s Voodoo Child 👌🏼👌🏼

    • @user-iy6de7qi1r
      @user-iy6de7qi1r Před 25 dny

      For me it's "remember this?"

  • @matheustrevizan6617
    @matheustrevizan6617 Před měsícem +6

    I have been listening to this song for the past 7 years and i still enjoy. From Brasil, thanks ❤

  • @corneliusjones7349
    @corneliusjones7349 Před 2 lety +36

    I love how the camera shakes during the chorus as if his voice is so thunderous it makes the camera shake.

  • @MrTiagoWelter
    @MrTiagoWelter Před 8 lety +302

    sometimes songs lack emotion. this one here is all emotion

  • @bigbongtheory69
    @bigbongtheory69 Před 3 lety +25

    “”A drowning man is just a living man who hasn’t run out of his last Of breath “
    This line is so relatable with the current world situation!

  • @stephenpeterson2214
    @stephenpeterson2214 Před 3 lety +19

    This song has saved my life multiple times

    • @Eric-dm4sz
      @Eric-dm4sz Před 2 lety +1

      Wish yourself all the best, hopefully you will find a way out of your darkness ❤️

    • @Eric-dm4sz
      @Eric-dm4sz Před 2 lety +1

      If you need someone to talk, write me freely 👋🏻 youre not alone 🙌
      I love this song Also very much, it touches me differently since 5 years already, i always come back to it, i was suicidal too, maybe i can understand you, or at least a bit

    • @Dino-god69
      @Dino-god69 Před 2 lety

      hope youre still kickin man much love

  • @frednot809
    @frednot809 Před 2 lety +41

    Who else didn’t realize they were holding their breath until they released it? That is what it means to feel a song. I don’t even have words to describe what I’m feeling right now.

  • @christianvdkooi
    @christianvdkooi Před 10 lety +2224

    came for the beard, stayed for the music.

  • @awisnie1
    @awisnie1 Před 6 lety +35

    the lyrics are epic.
    You sir are a poet.

    • @bencaplanmusic
      @bencaplanmusic Před 5 lety +1

      why thank you

    • @ChrisMcloviification
      @ChrisMcloviification Před rokem

      ​@Ben Caplan come to amsterdam bro please ill give you free weed in my coffeeshop 😮😮😮😮

  • @davidbarrick2840
    @davidbarrick2840 Před 2 lety +21

    This is what music, soul, emotion, lyrics and songs need. If you don't feel it in your bones, it's just noise!

  • @shannirecoverington9740
    @shannirecoverington9740 Před měsícem +4

    This moved me both lyrically&emotionally! Im tired of fighting 4 my breakthrough that never came after 3years of much effort 2 change everything!!!!
    My soul is bound with the same spirit as my momma..she gave up b4 finding freedom as I just broke weak..my spirit is spent..the fight 4 freedom is the hook 2 motivate but it never came, just the tears did to this song. After so much hard work my soul is still homeless &my spirit sick &deeply discouraged.
    ..feels so hopeless. Good song..ty and God bless

  • @Schmoople
    @Schmoople Před 7 lety +177

    Excellent song - highly under-rated musician...

    • @wongalahara8196
      @wongalahara8196 Před 7 lety +9

      Max Melo I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you. so he uses simple guitar work? does that mean he only knows simple guitar licks? he sings passionately and plays at the same time in a beautiful harmony. that's musician skills that I like.

    • @methatguy
      @methatguy Před 7 lety +4

      D Thomas in this type of venue they're all underrated.

    • @tylerparent8570
      @tylerparent8570 Před 7 lety

      D Thomas paaaarakeeeet

    • @DragonJakob
      @DragonJakob Před 6 lety +3

      Max Melo, Have you ever seen him live? I personally think he is amazing. Maybe not the most technical guitarist, but his rythm and beat is spot on and his improv is great. Plus he plays a lot other instruments very wel0 (especially the piano)l. I was so lucky to see him live the other day, his charisma is just unbelivable live - actually one of the better concerts I have seen. And his lyrics are facenating, many are quite dark but have interesting messages. Great musician I must say. :)

    • @pierric2748
      @pierric2748 Před 6 lety +1

      D Thomas Almost 3 million views.
      Just sayin' :)

  • @Kebabzs
    @Kebabzs Před 5 lety +1713

    I literally searched "guy in park playing guitar beard" 😂

  • @angharadlerryn
    @angharadlerryn Před 5 lety +358

    I have tears streaming down my face listening to this. I've been in such an incredibly dark place recently, wanting to just end it all and have it all be over and done with and finally have some peace and quiet, but this song woke something up in me. The power and desperation in this man's voice resonated so deeply within me and brought up emotions that I've been trying to ignore for so damn long. It feels so good to cry. I feel raw and vulnerable and hopeful for the first time in a long time. I don't even know how to describe how I'm feeling or why I feel the way that I do, it's like this song woke my soul up and it hurts like hell but in the best way possible. This comment is probably going to be lost in the thousands of others but I couldn't just go by without saying anything. Thank you for this, thank you for writing this song, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

    • @larryrhindress2972
      @larryrhindress2972 Před 4 lety +11

      Angie, you are such a brave soul!! You're an inspiration to us all! Thank you!

    • @Niekoue
      @Niekoue Před 4 lety +13

      I relate so deeply to this. I will no longer let myself rot away in a dark corner of existence, weak and withering. No, I will go out in a blaze of glory. I will live with all my heart while I am alive, and I will burn like the sun for all the world to see. And if I am consumed by the fire of life, so be it, I will go out in a blaze of glory. Better to die living than becoming a living dead.

    • @kerryalfred6565
      @kerryalfred6565 Před 4 lety +6

      I felt that same feeling, ur not alone in this world

    • @kerryalfred6565
      @kerryalfred6565 Před 4 lety +5

      Profound piece of genius songwriting , I wish I could express myself half as well

    • @goonie8774
      @goonie8774 Před 4 lety +10

      Angie Lerryn Your comment will never be lost in thousands of other comments. I replied to it to let you know you are now linked to me in someway for the rest of time. You're not alone and you are worth it. You will always be worth it

  • @mtbtherange
    @mtbtherange Před 5 lety +188

    this guy needs a tiny desk concert @npr tiny desk

  • @lindsayhenheffer4600
    @lindsayhenheffer4600 Před 7 lety +558

    Holy shit. Dude. I seen you like 6 years ago at Evolve in Nova Scotia In Canada. I was walking by your tent with my friends. Mission focus style. You were playing in a small side tent off from the main path and stage sort of close by the old pirate ship. You couldnt see your face but all I could hear was you singing. I turned around, walked back to the tent you were playing. To see the person whos voice that music belonged to because I was literally like "Who the fuck is this and what have I just heard?" Im a huge fan of blues and Janis Joplin and you are par man. Par. You turned me aorund in my tracks. I remember every deatil. Everyone was totally blindsided in the audience. I remember looking over to this girl beside me with mutual expressions of "Whoaaa. This is seriously happening right now?" 2 mins of you and youd burned yourself permanently in my brain. Dude you were THE most amazing performace Id ever been able to hear. Id never seen someone from the inside out push what sounded like his entire fricken soul into the room around him. Id never seen an audience so transfixed on someone and I was and am still completely honored I got to hear the rest of your last song. it was amazing. 6 years later I tell this story to people about this dude who was killing it in a small side show tent. i knew your name was Ben something and Id looked you up online but everything you had back then was shit and didnt do any justice to you. ive told sooooooooooooooooooooooooo many people about that day over the years. I seen Ben caplin pop up in my youtube feed and I was like "no fucking way.... is this... holy shit. Its him lol. Fuckin hell, 6 years later. I cant believe it" Thanks for coming back in my life- Ive been waiting so long for this!!! Seriously. I cant believe this. This is blowing my mind. You were a myth I talked aboutof this person i got to see for a very short period a very, very long time ago. Well done. First impression grand success. Ill be following you a lot now online. There are a lot of people who are going to be happy to put a face to that story.

    • @nickdusek5104
      @nickdusek5104 Před 5 lety +16

      Lindsay Henheffer this deserves a response from him lol amazing artist. One of my favorites

    • @fergofns
      @fergofns Před 5 lety +5

      Hey there, ... I'm in Nova Scotia. I went to the first Evolve but haven't been since. Small world. LOL

    • @nataliamartins2073
      @nataliamartins2073 Před 5 lety +1

      Que história legal, e depois de 6 anos!! Espero que ele te responda :)

    • @JSharp-gu7lv
      @JSharp-gu7lv Před 5 lety +8

      Lindsay Henheffer Lindsay Henheffer dude how can we get Ben Caplan to see and reply to this!! I HAVE to know if this story is accurate! I want to believe that its true so badly! I think every one can relate to what you wrote about putting his soul into a song after they’ve heard this one. That is something that cannot be taught! Thank you Lindsay Henheffer for taking the time to share this experience with the public! It renewed my faith in people being able to reconnect regardless of time passed or distance put between them.

    • @existingman3000
      @existingman3000 Před 4 lety +3

      No one has ever seen his face, with the mask of hair lol

  • @mn-xy3be
    @mn-xy3be Před 7 lety +145

    There is a difference in those that attempt to make music, and those who relent to have the music run through them.
    This man had the music run through him , period. Nothing short of Great.

    • @nicholaskolodziej3274
      @nicholaskolodziej3274 Před 5 lety +2

      that's an incredible insight, you must be an amazing artist yourself

    • @badflamer
      @badflamer Před 2 lety +1

      Go ahead and gatekeep instead of just praise dude. You sound so very happy in life

    • @FrogPondering
      @FrogPondering Před 2 lety

      @@badflamer God I wonder how miserable you have to be to interpret every single thing like this.

  • @noster245
    @noster245 Před rokem +18

    This song dug deep into me the first time I heard it which was about a million listens to ago at this point. I just can't seem to hear it enough although I'm torn between wishing there were more like it and the stark realization that what makes it so good in the first place is the fact that it is rare thing.

    • @branidnay1492
      @branidnay1492 Před rokem +5

      Can’t say better, feel you deep because I am exactly in this situation! Sometimes when I am alone I start singing this out of nowhere, trying to reach this low voice and failing, of course…

  • @junkdrawer1206
    @junkdrawer1206 Před 5 lety +23

    5 minutes later and I still got goosebumps.

  • @juliekrocova
    @juliekrocova Před 8 lety +172

    Today I found this song and it's.. it just sounds great!

    • @aprilyear2011
      @aprilyear2011 Před 7 lety +3

      Julie K. Me too! But today

    • @j-train-allday
      @j-train-allday Před 7 lety +12

      me too! but today...not the day when u guys found it.

    • @chrisburgess5825
      @chrisburgess5825 Před 6 lety

      Julie if thats you in your avatar you're as beautiful as this song! *wink* from Oklahoma!

    • @stephenmcguire9934
      @stephenmcguire9934 Před 6 lety

      have you also listened to everyday?

    • @deezy4000
      @deezy4000 Před 6 lety

      +chris burgess smooth.........haha

  • @kalebgilbertson9304
    @kalebgilbertson9304 Před 7 lety +69

    This kind of music is refreshing, because it's raw. Unlike all of this auto tune, and digitized music we have flooding the scene as of late.

  • @tim5cad203
    @tim5cad203 Před 3 lety +61

    Adam Savage really let himself go after myth busters ended.

  • @thomasmoweryjr296
    @thomasmoweryjr296 Před 2 lety +8

    Man, how do you not enjoy listening to this man's musical talents???

  • @bluesguitarman1223
    @bluesguitarman1223 Před 6 lety +43

    20 seconds in and I’ve already decided this is next on the list of “need to learn”

    • @cameronh7608
      @cameronh7608 Před 4 lety

      good things this is only like 4 chords. super easy song.

    • @cameronh7608
      @cameronh7608 Před 4 lety

      i also bet you never did learn it.

    • @projectnoel
      @projectnoel Před 4 lety

      Someone put the lyrics and guitar chords in the comments.

    • @kerryalfred6565
      @kerryalfred6565 Před 4 lety +1

      Good one to have in the repertoire

    • @harvey4385
      @harvey4385 Před 3 lety

      @@cameronh7608 its about 6 chords
      Cm, F, a#, Gm, G#(i think) and another one i forgot

  • @gwen7225
    @gwen7225 Před 3 lety +9

    How could anybody thumbs down this greatness. I thank the universe for gifting this world with your soul and skill Mr.Caplan. Thank you for being who you are and creating such richness and clarity in your music. There is something so honest and humbling with your song that it brings me to tears. I wish so badly I could express myself as true as this, uncontrollable anxiety has kept me from ever performing so I appreciate you even more for having those guts. Your voice and melody has been etched into my heart forever.

    • @stylesdangerfield
      @stylesdangerfield Před 3 lety

      Hatters gotta hate. My favorite place to play is alone :)

  • @daniellebell5761
    @daniellebell5761 Před 5 lety +10

    God damn has anyone else experienced a song that touched you so deeply. This is the real deal

  • @anthonyshope8408
    @anthonyshope8408 Před 5 lety +14

    ONE OF THE BEST TUNES I'VE EVER HEARD A WEREWOLF PERFORM .

  • @chaveschristiane
    @chaveschristiane Před 5 lety +25

    Canta como se fosse a última canção que fosse cantar na vida. Quanta emoção! ❤️👏🇧🇷

  • @NicMiller5318008
    @NicMiller5318008 Před 7 lety +12

    One of the most powerful performers I've heard in a very long time. Instant favorite.

    • @shawnmurphy9667
      @shawnmurphy9667 Před 5 lety

      Nic Ulfson I just discovered him today and I do agree

  • @depurasangre86
    @depurasangre86 Před 3 lety +8

    holy shit. this is some deep lyrics. keep on living so you can find your true self. blessed is a men who has suffered....he has found life. bless this dude. beautiful deep music. and awesome control of the guitar.

  • @eselbrujo
    @eselbrujo Před 4 lety +14

    I've been listening to this song for years and I just can't get enough of it!! such a master piece

  • @ItsLinuxBitch
    @ItsLinuxBitch Před 8 lety +322

    Just saw this guy live in some random dudes house and it was fucking amazing

    • @ChrisMcloviification
      @ChrisMcloviification Před 8 lety +1

      what country was that in? id say that was amazing

    • @ItsLinuxBitch
      @ItsLinuxBitch Před 8 lety +29

      Newfoundland, Canada! It was spectacular, words couldn't describe the energy he brought. There was about 40 people there but not one person was standing still haha

    • @sreinvention
      @sreinvention Před 7 lety +35

      Lucky fucker!!!

    • @tchimiee
      @tchimiee Před 7 lety +8

      Energy is the word i was looking for to describe this quite interesting piece of music, thank u sir ;)

    • @ikilludead2timestwic
      @ikilludead2timestwic Před 6 lety

      Fuckin A b'y!!! Soul like this comes from home.

  • @elijahbennett88
    @elijahbennett88 Před 6 lety +11

    Brought tears to my eyes; captivating, passionate, makes me want to scream the lyrics to the heavens, in a word, beautiful.

  • @anonamos8129
    @anonamos8129 Před 7 měsíci +6

    That’s so damn passionate. That’s art folks.

  • @michaelriddle6890
    @michaelriddle6890 Před 4 lety +3

    I sang this to my mother when she died in front of me. Beautiful words. Thank you Mr. Caplan. Thank you.

  • @sunyardelanesse3017
    @sunyardelanesse3017 Před 9 lety +1849

    Did somebody give Socrates a guitar in the park?

    • @leguaani1234
      @leguaani1234 Před 9 lety +4

      Sunyard Elanesse haha:D

    • @7davo1
      @7davo1 Před 7 lety +9

      more like karl marx

    • @Ethan-uo5ff
      @Ethan-uo5ff Před 7 lety +9

      +1 for Karl Marx - This guy doesn't deserve to be compared to Socrates.

    • @youtubesucks4535
      @youtubesucks4535 Před 7 lety +13

      All he needs is his knit hat and a can of Pabst and he can be a full blown hipster.

    • @youtubesucks4535
      @youtubesucks4535 Před 7 lety

      +Paul Pablo
      At the time I saw Jimmy's new LP in a record bin at a local record store and bought it, then years later I came across the Highwaymen LP when it came out and bought it. I think I like the four voices better than the one.

  • @private9539
    @private9539 Před 7 lety +79

    In love with that energy..

  • @SilenceSupreme
    @SilenceSupreme Před 3 lety +9

    Hits the nail on the head and floors it in one punch!
    Great song!

  • @jmccormick1490
    @jmccormick1490 Před 4 lety +12

    This gave me chills all over my body the entire song. This is amazing...

  • @rudyjoe.
    @rudyjoe. Před 10 měsíci +5

    Some songs in life have immense meaning to individuals. This is one of the many songs I feel very close to and i rediscovered it all of a sudden. I'm glad to have understood why this song hit me so hard the very first time I heard it and now, I believe I truly am able to understand and live with myself. Thanks Ben, you'll never get to know me but please know I'm so damn grateful to you. ❤

  • @RemyDarling
    @RemyDarling Před 5 lety +7

    I've officially been listening to this song on repeat many times for the past year and I just love it.

  • @robertg478
    @robertg478 Před 3 lety +6

    No idea what year i first listened to this but love coming back to it. Maximum effort. Just breathe it in and follow suit

  • @izen101
    @izen101 Před 3 lety +4

    I come back to this song every fall. There is just something about it that is just so comforting for me

  • @jordanbrown2692
    @jordanbrown2692 Před 3 lety +6

    It is super rare that I get a shock and aw and literally make a face and just be blown away by a song but holy crap im blown away the emotions in the lyrics and in the guitar..... jeez you can tell hes gone through some stuff. Standing ovation!

  • @ELDOZA
    @ELDOZA Před 4 lety +4

    Getting me through the corona virus, crossing the river of me day at a time, beer in one hand, face mask in the other. Thanks Ben!

  • @kagepoker
    @kagepoker Před 10 měsíci +2

    Wow..First time I hear this today. I am blown away. This is my song...

  • @marielitob
    @marielitob Před 5 lety +4

    I was waiting for a whirlwind of autumn leaves encapsulate the feeling of conviction when this man breathes.

  • @sebastianhendricks7361
    @sebastianhendricks7361 Před 4 lety +14

    Will forever love this song. Wish this version was on Spotify

  • @daffyduck770
    @daffyduck770 Před 6 lety +26

    This man captures our hardships in song, literally just got done sobbing

  • @TheAfker
    @TheAfker Před 3 lety +9

    i love how the camera shakes as if his voice is so powerful its shaking the camera

    • @l0lan00b3
      @l0lan00b3 Před 3 lety +1

      Felt that too haha. Funny seeing u here tho

    • @TheAfker
      @TheAfker Před 3 lety

      @@l0lan00b3 >.> you say that like we know each other lol

  • @tattooedtonya24
    @tattooedtonya24 Před 2 lety +7

    He's so underrated. 💙💫

  • @dorindabruce2845
    @dorindabruce2845 Před 5 lety +14

    Love it, I can feel his soul, he putting everything, wkly his emotions in his voice, loved it. First time I've heard this song.

  • @amosanon3274
    @amosanon3274 Před 2 lety +4

    This song has been my secret medicine for a decade now. It has born me through the roughest waters and things I could never expect to survive. I hope it heals whatever ails you too. ✌

  • @oliviaegbert421
    @oliviaegbert421 Před rokem +2

    I wish I could thumbs up this multiple times. Beautiful song and performance

  • @Amaterasu2511
    @Amaterasu2511 Před rokem +2

    Holy crap!! Im just searching blues progressions and one of the best acoustic tracks i ever heard comes back to me after a decade of not hearing it😭 I will never forget you again

  • @danielmccurdy537
    @danielmccurdy537 Před 3 lety +3

    Whenever life knocks me down sometimes this song helps me to get back up and keep going. Thank you Ben.

  • @jaycorr9998
    @jaycorr9998 Před 5 lety +33

    I've learned we slowly forget.
    What's given is only whats left.

    • @jenlea4896
      @jenlea4896 Před 2 lety

      Well....now that is actually something that makes serious sense to me.....no wonder i cant remember shit

  • @cheapesauce129
    @cheapesauce129 Před 3 lety +3

    This felt like an intimate concert experience. I think it has to be my favorite song now.

  • @dustybootsluke7494
    @dustybootsluke7494 Před 8 měsíci +2

    This always finds me when I need it ....forgot about it for a few years....and now it's back....one of the best songs I've ever heard. Thank you Ben...you fukin leg end x

  • @justinaddis3583
    @justinaddis3583 Před 3 lety +4

    I hear you brother, loud and clear. And all of yall that resonate with this, I hear you. We ain't alone, talk to eachother. Love

  • @irish_failed_guitarist
    @irish_failed_guitarist Před 7 lety +9

    was going to switch as i thought this was "Down To The River To Pray" but... what a tune! Class!

    • @Steven-yz4tk
      @Steven-yz4tk Před 7 lety

      Shan

    • @Eric-dm4sz
      @Eric-dm4sz Před 6 lety

      Shane Boylan 😂😂

    • @sejlali1
      @sejlali1 Před 6 lety

      Same here 😊

    • @patrickbertlein4626
      @patrickbertlein4626 Před 5 lety

      For real? Have you actually listened to that song? It's freaking amazing, I mean this is, something, not really sure what I think of it yet. But this is more wildness than class.

  • @notryan2496
    @notryan2496 Před rokem +2

    Holy shit, what did I just witness? I held my breathe the entire bridge.... What the hell.... I'm speechless

  • @jurgenwellmann1374
    @jurgenwellmann1374 Před 4 lety +3

    this voice is so extremely cool. It goes straight into my soul and my hair is standing for 5 minutes.
    Never stop singing, your voice makes you forget everything.!!!

  • @WalkerHoundGal
    @WalkerHoundGal Před 2 lety +3

    And universes PAST great guitar chops, too. You blew my head off, guy. Much respect. 🙏

  • @benjaminchenovik
    @benjaminchenovik Před rokem +3

    Feeling down with the Winter blues and this song lifts up the spirit! 💙🎼

  • @booberbuildsforts
    @booberbuildsforts Před 3 měsíci +1

    A comment on on minds and now this my new jam, thanks for the feels fam.

  • @radwizard
    @radwizard Před 3 lety +1

    Only took 9 years and 7 months for this video to find me.... better late than never!! HELL YES!

  • @katryanaorange2092
    @katryanaorange2092 Před 3 lety +8

    Artists like him, inspire with that FYYYAH. Yes yes yes, he's a real one 🌞 Bravo!!!

    • @badflamer
      @badflamer Před 2 lety

      Nice appropriation of AAVE there white girl

  • @tomasa8807
    @tomasa8807 Před 6 lety +12

    whenever i need a boost i listen to this song. the passion in it is confirming, i share it with every one i meet

  • @saxeisrap7846
    @saxeisrap7846 Před rokem +1

    I dont know why this ONLY got in my recommended todas, but it Gave me shivers, magical 👏👏

  • @lucifer-ry8tx
    @lucifer-ry8tx Před 2 lety +1

    Benno, I'm ten million of your views. ❤️From Australia

  • @larryrhindress2972
    @larryrhindress2972 Před 4 lety +3

    We saw Ben at The Marigold last night with his band and it was one of the best concerts that we have ever seen. What an amazing performer. Simply amazing! He has it all!

  • @MeCuestaEscuchar
    @MeCuestaEscuchar Před 8 lety +114

    The next James Bond theme song has to be by this guy right here!

    • @Noxnoctis1990
      @Noxnoctis1990 Před 6 lety +3

      Babitzo That way this man can get himself an Oscar 😉

    • @sinfullXIII
      @sinfullXIII Před 5 lety

      I love your Gaslight Anthem picture! I have that same 45 at home.

  • @volentiles
    @volentiles Před rokem +1

    2023 and we are still coming back for that energy! ❤️‍🔥

  • @tybailey4779
    @tybailey4779 Před 2 lety +2

    This song has a big spot in my life's playlist such an epic voice so glad I found this dude

  • @robinfalk9397
    @robinfalk9397 Před 5 lety +4

    Why isn't there more of that?
    Truly the best Song of him, and the live version is way better than everything i found on Spotify etc.
    A Guitar, Bens Voice, that's everything it needs!

  • @lexdemonica
    @lexdemonica Před 6 lety +11

    It was the deep breath. That gave me chills 10/10 for real music.

  • @jezwc
    @jezwc Před 3 lety +1

    I'm so glad I found this... cant believe it took until 2021

  • @FrostySnow1000
    @FrostySnow1000 Před 2 lety +1

    As someone who is trying to quit gambling, I play this song and keep it close to my heart whenever I feel those urges. Its worse when I can physically feel the ticks and twitches. Keep strong everyone, its a hard journey to quit something; keep at it and try to survive one day at a time, one sunrise at a time.

  • @nathan-jh2ku
    @nathan-jh2ku Před 6 lety +8

    This is amazing dude. 100% effort. Great performance great beard

  • @jodylabelle8090
    @jodylabelle8090 Před 5 lety +6

    and this is what we call a true artist..looks don't make a musician staying true to yourself makes you a real artist

  • @glennnjodiehammond1264
    @glennnjodiehammond1264 Před 5 lety +1

    Ben Caplan is a living legend.... spent an afternoon going thru the bellwoods site, checkn out videos, and then I clicked on Ben Caplan. WOW. The passion! Thats what got me. That was quite a few years back... and I just keep coming back to watch this. Love it. Felt it was time to comment and say so.

  • @viralviruz8694
    @viralviruz8694 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I'm literally watching every recommended video after searching "oh lord, down by the river"
    all of them are special❤

  • @valentinaleclerc9352
    @valentinaleclerc9352 Před 5 lety +11

    no me canso de escucharte. Grande. desde algun recondito lugar de CHILE, 🇨🇱

  • @tomepajmakoski9095
    @tomepajmakoski9095 Před 3 lety +7

    this song needs to be made with a full orchestra and put on some blockbuster soundtrack

  • @UtterlyClueless1
    @UtterlyClueless1 Před 2 lety

    My best mate lived this song until the moment he died. It was something that added to his inspirations through the fight of his terminal illness. And he truly lived until his final breath.
    Thank you.

  • @emilynixon3275
    @emilynixon3275 Před 5 lety +2

    Beautiful. One of my favorite songs of all time.

  • @aronmcnamee8443
    @aronmcnamee8443 Před 9 lety +35

    Deserves more likes

  • @jasonmcmahon2711
    @jasonmcmahon2711 Před 7 lety +8

    seen him twice now. 3rd time is coming up. hes fantastic live. great show.

    • @timtitus6226
      @timtitus6226 Před 7 lety +2

      Jason McMahon where is he going to be?

    • @jasonmcmahon2711
      @jasonmcmahon2711 Před 7 lety +2

      Vegan Barbarian lots of places, hes on tour. check his website.

  • @elishadawn4084
    @elishadawn4084 Před 5 lety +2

    You are amazing! And this is my life...i fight everyday...to keep my light shining bright.
    U are an inspiration. And the energy!!!! How I love it!!! Woooooo!!! Peace and blessings!!!

  • @robinbyrd410
    @robinbyrd410 Před 5 lety +1

    Oh goodness that was fantastic ...not sure how I ended up here listening to this ..I really could feel passion so intensely my toes wiggled lol