I heard this song in a honky tonk in Tulsa then I was 19. The girl I was trolling the dance floor with walked off and I just stood there and listened. I had never had a song touch me like that. 20 years later, it still gets me. God bless you Chris. You told a young blue collar boy that he wasn't alone feeling that way.
@@joshuaneubig8721 yes sir. but at least the ones of us who know appreciate him. i literally listen to his music every day. kinda reminds me of the moe bandy song "hank williams you wrote my life". for me its chris knight you wrote my life lol
In 2006, this was our youngest son's profile song on his MySpace account. He ran several ranches in Texas and was a real cowboy. We were introduced to this song, and Chris Knight's music, when our son died, ironically in a gasoline explosion, on August 31, 2006. We reached out to Chris' management at the time to ask if they would see if Chris could dedicate the song to him at a live performance, but were told no. I always thought that was a shame. But we still love this song and Chris' music, 18 years down the road, and we still miss, and love, our son Kieran, buried in McKinney, Texas at age 23, next to the children's cemetery where he can help keep an eye on the young ones since he never had the chance to have any of his own.
This man is one of the best songwriters of his generation. Has me in awe of where all of these "poems" come from? Being from Muhlenberg Co and growing up on the Green River and with coal mining in my life, makes me feel a connection to him as well..... Met him once in Madisonville at an acoustic concert and got his set sheet signed by him.....one of my favorite memories. If you ever read these Chris.... Thank You for adding all of these songs and memories into the soundtrack of my life.
How come we don't hear talent like this on the radio? Had to go all the way to Nashville to learn of Chris. Before and still, don't hear him of your local stations. There is something terribly wrong with this.
You don’t hear the good stuff on the radio anymore because the executives only care about how many units they can sell to 15 year old teenie-bopper girls. They aren’t interested in the art. The little girls want metrosexual boy bands with highlights in their spikey-hair.
Can't believe I got onto Chris Knight so late in the game. "Old Man" came across one of my Pandora stations about a year ago and I've been a fan ever since. This guy is the real deal. We all need singers and songwriters we can believe in.
Some may think this blasphemy, but Guy Clark comes to mind damn near every time I listen to Chris. I think Chris resides right there with legendary songwriters like Mr. Clark, Townes Van Zandt, James McMurtry and so on. Thank you Mr. Knight for the joy your stories bring me.
- this was my father's favorite song, well one of them to be exact bc he loved music so much, so even though my sister didn't want to play it at his funeral with the other songs on the dvd, i made her put this on it. he'd sing it so much. rip danny/dad. always love you and always miss you.
I commend you for knowing him that way. For understanding him and honoring him, even when the people around you disagreed with the way it might look, or sound. Sorry for you loss.
It sure as hell ain’t easy. I’m sick of this shit. This was added 14 years ago. I wouldn’t of understood this then when it came out, but now I can relate to it.
I met Chris twice. Was able to tell him how much his music meant to me. He was so gracious. I will never forget those two concerts. I have seen him 3 other times when I didn't meet him. Thank you Chris for your music!
👍 I find a lot of great and similar artists on a forth worth radio station, 95.9 the ranch. In fact they just played Chris's new song tonight. Bunch of great singer songwriters out there, if you know where to look.
Agreed. He connects with the bad yet human side of so many people that relate to the lyrics in a personal way even if they don't want to because it may confirm what they know the whole time but try to deny. The lyrics to this song , might be his best but, for me, the best song/story has to be Down the River. The emotion and how the story unfolds is fantastic.
If you played this song on a popular country music station everyone's ears would explode because they have been conditioned to think what is played today is "country music."
I, for over what feels like twenty years keep coming back to the classic that will never die. It somehow brings me out of dark thoughts. I dont understand it and I dont question it. I seek Mr Knight and the town of sorryville when my chips are down and being tossed in a wood chipper. Thank you for making this song. Its perfect.
I had the pleasure of meeting him 12 years ago when he was passing through upstate ny. He was invited to play at a local tavern with his bass player, they played a few dozen songs for a bar crowd at the Ale House in Troy NY , he had met the owner of the bar on a flight through Albany , he had a layover for the night so he accepted the invitation and appeared a few hrs later , I was lucky to be eating lunch when I heard of his playing there that evening, talk about being at the right place at the right time., this video along with "Framed " was popular on CMT and GAC music stations at the time, he stood for photos with me afterwards and signed the half dozen cd o had at the time for me @ n/c , we talked about hunting and fishing and of course my admiration for him and the music he brings to the country music world. Nicest artist you'll ever meet. I hope like hell he passes through again.
I've been listening to this since I was about 11 years old. best memories watching my dad drink a couple beers and listen to some chris knight. he's great
Thank you brother for this song. This song helped me stay alive from my last deployment. I told you this in person a couple months ago at a bar north of Dallas and gave you a souvenir of my product that went Viral on the internet. Without this song i probably wouldnt have been able to. Thank you so much and i wish you and your family the best!
I just found out about this guy and finally somebody has picked up the ball Steve Earle dropped in the early 90's and is putting out rich, powerful and masculine country music...the video is killer, too.
I love those Texas songwriters. They all have a distinctive sound and they paint a picture with words. Chris Knight, Steve Earle, and Robert Earl Keen just to name a few.
What's wrong with the world today? This guy should be major big time. Did he piss off the wrong people, or what? is there any justice. What's up with this?
Ralph Stenger Clueless, the content of his songs and his personal demeanor are two different things. And like it or not, rightly or wrongly, he has acquired the reputation of being 'difficult' to deal with by the who's its in the industry. No one is disputing the integrity of his music.
Taco Gillespie Amen brother, most of the people that love this music won't be doing what I'm doing right now, they've already given up on music, just like me, and then there is Chris
I remember getting introduced to this tune on CMT’s show “Jammin’ Country”. They use to air the kinda stuff you don’t hear on the radio. This is real country music. All the bro-country, hick-hop phonies need to take note.
Might be his best, stellar lyrics!! I still remember the first time I heard it cruising on the Ohio River somewhere between Louisville and Owensboro KY. Lifelong hillbilly anthem!!!
If anybody cares, this thing is in 10/4 time. I played small-time country music for 25 years and never came across a 10/4 song. Awesome song. Would be tremendous fun to play,
Don't beat yourself up. It is hard being who you are. People expect so much from you. It's hard to let people see the real person...then you don't seem together and in control. I understand you...I know you really struggle inside...so much is expected from you. God says, when much is given...much is expected. So you see with God given talents shared so widely. You gotta expect that from people. They live through you in many ways. You bring them so much happiness...they can escape from their pain awhile. But you too need someone and somewhere to escape too. I wanted to help you. God sent us to one another. But you are so deeply rooted in how you live. That you for who knows but God and you...you didn't embrace it. If I could right now I'd say baby lay down here. I'd massage your shoulders and your back for you. I'd give you a pep talk to encourage you...fill you back up. Sometimes we all need someone to just add to our lives cause we give so much. Something needs refilled. Be happy"Mac". That's all I ask of you .....be happy sweetie. My sweet little darlin.
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Let's all be thankful there are still people writing songs, not riffs.
This song is over 25 years old you know that right....😂
Chris knight was the man when I was In High school. Where did the time go.
He’s still the man round here
I heard this song in a honky tonk in Tulsa then I was 19. The girl I was trolling the dance floor with walked off and I just stood there and listened. I had never had a song touch me like that. 20 years later, it still gets me. God bless you Chris. You told a young blue collar boy that he wasn't alone feeling that way.
Good story. I see him play the OKC Wormy Dog around 2010 and it was a sausage party.
Chris Knight is def. by far one of the most underrated signers and songwriter of all time hands down
I’ve been saying this for years brother. Hands down deserves more fame and light then given to him. Especially compared to the “country” trash today
Amen
@@joshuaneubig8721 yes sir. but at least the ones of us who know appreciate him. i literally listen to his music every day. kinda reminds me of the moe bandy song "hank williams you wrote my life". for me its chris knight you wrote my life lol
Amen
He didn't do it told yall he'll if he did he didn't get backed
In 2006, this was our youngest son's profile song on his MySpace account. He ran several ranches in Texas and was a real cowboy. We were introduced to this song, and Chris Knight's music, when our son died, ironically in a gasoline explosion, on August 31, 2006. We reached out to Chris' management at the time to ask if they would see if Chris could dedicate the song to him at a live performance, but were told no. I always thought that was a shame. But we still love this song and Chris' music, 18 years down the road, and we still miss, and love, our son Kieran, buried in McKinney, Texas at age 23, next to the children's cemetery where he can help keep an eye on the young ones since he never had the chance to have any of his own.
Sure.
If your here you've been there.
🤘🏼
Been where, sorryville? I gave away all my things and moved in years ago.
Your not wrong my friend🤣
Still there hoss
Well said...
Slaughters, Kentucky's favorite son. What a jewel!
I'm comment 556. God bless this man for putting into words what we've all felt and couldn't say no matter how we tried
That’s the beauty of gifted songwriters like Chris, god bless him
Can he get a like for all us rural folks plz. God's country here in eastern Oregon 🙂
This man is one of the best songwriters of his generation. Has me in awe of where all of these "poems" come from? Being from Muhlenberg Co and growing up on the Green River and with coal mining in my life, makes me feel a connection to him as well..... Met him once in Madisonville at an acoustic concert and got his set sheet signed by him.....one of my favorite memories. If you ever read these Chris.... Thank You for adding all of these songs and memories into the soundtrack of my life.
Christ Knight is a hero of the working class. He is absolutely perfect.
Bob Johnsonface
How come we don't hear talent like this on the radio? Had to go all the way to Nashville to learn of Chris. Before and still, don't hear him of your local stations. There is something terribly wrong with this.
You don’t hear the good stuff on the radio anymore because the executives only care about how many units they can sell to 15 year old teenie-bopper girls. They aren’t interested in the art. The little girls want metrosexual boy bands with highlights in their spikey-hair.
Can't believe I got onto Chris Knight so late in the game. "Old Man" came across one of my Pandora stations about a year ago and I've been a fan ever since. This guy is the real deal. We all need singers and songwriters we can believe in.
I heard Hard Edges on some random show about 7 years ago and fell in love with this guy's music here in the UK
Awesome. He's one of the last real country artists out there.
Some may think this blasphemy, but Guy Clark comes to mind damn near every time I listen to Chris. I think Chris resides right there with legendary songwriters like Mr. Clark, Townes Van Zandt, James McMurtry and so on. Thank you Mr. Knight for the joy your stories bring me.
- this was my father's favorite song, well one of them to be exact bc he loved music so much, so even though my sister didn't want to play it at his funeral with the other songs on the dvd, i made her put this on it. he'd sing it so much. rip danny/dad. always love you and always miss you.
Well the man had good taste rip
I played one of my dad's favorites at his funeral, too. Here comes the rain....
I commend you for knowing him that way. For understanding him and honoring him, even when the people around you disagreed with the way it might look, or sound. Sorry for you loss.
Thanks for honoring your father
💪💪
Shoots The Lights And Curses The Dark, I Felt That To The Bone.
Same here man I relate to this song a ton
It sure as hell ain’t easy. I’m sick of this shit. This was added 14 years ago. I wouldn’t of understood this then when it came out, but now I can relate to it.
My dad recently died .. we both loved this song, I still do but I can’t stop tearing up every time I hear it
I met Chris twice. Was able to tell him how much his music meant to me. He was so gracious. I will never forget those two concerts. I have seen him 3 other times when I didn't meet him. Thank you Chris for your music!
Can say that this man is the most criminally underrated songwriter of our generation
Yes. Fantastic story teller. Go listen to down the river.
@@crazydave4455 absolutely amazing song, it's actually the first song I heard from him
👍 I find a lot of great and similar artists on a forth worth radio station, 95.9 the ranch. In fact they just played Chris's new song tonight. Bunch of great singer songwriters out there, if you know where to look.
I'm only 10 but I love Chris knight my papaw is actually related to him and I talked to him today and it made my day
That’s awesome pal! Tell him I said hello from sorryville 💪🏻
REALLY
@@mortaki84 now thats common sense
He lives about 10 miles from me or used to I haven't seen him n a few years but I've got busy
My papaw is brothers with chris
"I've had too work to become the jerk i've come to be." Chris Knight a very underrated American songwriter from Kentucky.
One of the best songs ever written and performed, just perfect!
Agreed. He connects with the bad yet human side of so many people that relate to the lyrics in a personal way even if they don't want to because it may confirm what they know the whole time but try to deny. The lyrics to this song , might be his best but, for me, the best song/story has to be Down the River. The emotion and how the story unfolds is fantastic.
Hey Chris I would listen to your Music any day of the week ! Thank you Sir !
The greatest injustice i feel in my life was not discovering Chris till 2018
If you played this song on a popular country music station everyone's ears would explode because they have been conditioned to think what is played today is "country music."
Blake Shelton did a version of this song. Granted, I don't know how popular it got on mainstream stations as I stopped listening to those long ago...
+ShroudedTraveler me either lol
ShroudedTraveler j
Chris Knight and Wheeler Walker Jr are the last Country Musicians around,
D Chris Stapleton, Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, Stergil Simpson.... Plenty of them.
Iv found this town about 4 years back. I still live here.
drop your WhatsApp number to know about your thoughts and advise for me🥰
Sorryville. This dude is amazing
CK is the best songwriter in the business bar none. If you get a chance to see him perform live don’t miss it.
This song speaks to 150 million people, some embrace, and 66 are pissed and think Chris is making fun of them....LOL
Found this at 21 i think instantly fell in love with it
I, for over what feels like twenty years keep coming back to the classic that will never die. It somehow brings me out of dark thoughts. I dont understand it and I dont question it. I seek Mr Knight and the town of sorryville when my chips are down and being tossed in a wood chipper.
Thank you for making this song. Its perfect.
Glad to see Spotify finally added this song and the rest of Chris Knight's first album.
🤙✌️🌏🌎🌍🤞🤯💨💨💨😤🤪🙃👌🤘🙄😁🥶🌬️🌨️❄️☃️👽🏂🐐 from Lakes of the North, Michigan 💚💚💚
This is one of the best country songs ever written.
He is one of the best writers.
Mad about it I still need a radio station
2020 Chris Knight thank you.
Stopped in for a cup of coffee 20 years ago and all my travels since then have brought me back, doesn't matter what continent I am on🤔
It's not easy being both embarrassed of who you are and proud of who you are at the same time.
Hits home every time
Blake Shelton couldn't lick the bottom of Chris' boots when it comes to singing this song.
💯👍👍
Exactly not even close chris is the man!!!
Tyler Childers doing this one is the best
Agreed 👍💯👍
John Anderson does a version as well...no one is even close to Chris other then Tyler
I think everyone who is honest..... can relate to this song.
I can relate
Live it every day
Yes we can ❤️❤️❤️
Me too🙂
I've never seen a holler in person and I absolutely can
It only took 58 years to realize that it ain't easy
I had the pleasure of meeting him 12 years ago when he was passing through upstate ny. He was invited to play at a local tavern with his bass player, they played a few dozen songs for a bar crowd at the Ale House in Troy NY , he had met the owner of the bar on a flight through Albany , he had a layover for the night so he accepted the invitation and appeared a few hrs later , I was lucky to be eating lunch when I heard of his playing there that evening, talk about being at the right place at the right time., this video along with "Framed " was popular on CMT and GAC music stations at the time, he stood for photos with me afterwards and signed the half dozen cd o had at the time for me @ n/c , we talked about hunting and fishing and of course my admiration for him and the music he brings to the country music world. Nicest artist you'll ever meet. I hope like hell he passes through again.
Chris Knight the dude ain't never had no bad songs
I can't believe I forgot about him! Heard this on my way to Sturgis and had to favorite this
Somebody mentioned his guy on sturgill Simpson, and man I'm glad they did, 4 beers in and I can't help but listen to this twice
I've been listening to this since I was about 11 years old. best memories watching my dad drink a couple beers and listen to some chris knight. he's great
I love beer!! Oh and good music 🍺🍺🍺😎
Thank you brother for this song. This song helped me stay alive from my last deployment. I told you this in person a couple months ago at a bar north of Dallas and gave you a souvenir of my product that went Viral on the internet. Without this song i probably wouldnt have been able to. Thank you so much and i wish you and your family the best!
I'm seeing him tonight and i can't wait!!!! Truly a rare amazing talented musician!!!
Thank you for giving me a personal theme song
This Man should. Be a Super star.
Holy hell!!! How have not known of this dude before now????
Welcome brother. Welcome.
this song is 20 years old
Great music is TIMELESS, 20 seconds, 20 years, 20 centuries: no difference.
I've been a fan of this guy since this album came out.
Me too.....
I just found out about this guy and finally somebody has picked up the ball Steve Earle dropped in the early 90's and is putting out rich, powerful and masculine country music...the video is killer, too.
Always appreciate Chris’s Music he is the real deal and a great story teller I wish he could live forever....
Thanks for sharing. Chris Knight performing on stage Saturday night!
I rember this somg very well my ole buddy From Kentucky
The good old days
Another timeless classic by a true artist. This song is as fresh and real as the first time I heard it.
This man started late, it's a shame. I can always rely on him keeping me depressed and upbeat at the same time.
I love those Texas songwriters. They all have a distinctive sound and they paint a picture with words. Chris Knight, Steve Earle, and Robert Earl Keen just to name a few.
He's from Slaughters Kentucky 😂 Rick Perry (previous governor if Texas) made him an honorary Texan!
What's wrong with the world today? This guy should be major big time. Did he piss off the wrong people, or what? is there any justice. What's up with this?
Actually, despite his excellent music, his rather anti-social demeanor hasn't helped endear him to folks in the industry...
Antisocial? This is real talk, real life. Great stuff.
Ralph Stenger Clueless, the content of his songs and his personal demeanor are two different things. And like it or not, rightly or wrongly, he has acquired the reputation of being 'difficult' to deal with by the who's its in the industry. No one is disputing the integrity of his music.
Yeah or maybe this song was stolen.....
Not Jewish
I wouldn't want it to be easy
This is real, Music! Mr. Knight puts pen to paper with his heart bleeding through the ink. Stay true my friend!
Love, love, love Chris Knight. Holy heck, what a songwriter.
Merle is gone. Now Chris will sing for the working man
Taco Gillespie yes sir !
Taco Gillespie Amen brother, most of the people that love this music won't be doing what I'm doing right now, they've already given up on music, just like me, and then there is Chris
Saw him a few weeks ago in Bristol TN! Acoustic style! Loved it!!!
I remember getting introduced to this tune on CMT’s show “Jammin’ Country”. They use to air the kinda stuff you don’t hear on the radio. This is real country music. All the bro-country, hick-hop phonies need to take note.
The 590 that gave this a thumbs down are Luke Bryan fans
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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
"900"
How do YOU know, Luke?! Lol
@Neal Borganelli That make you some kinda official or something?! Do we salute you?
Awesome! Probably my favorite song by Chris Knight.
Might be his best, stellar lyrics!! I still remember the first time I heard it cruising on the Ohio River somewhere between Louisville and Owensboro KY. Lifelong hillbilly anthem!!!
Chris Knight has pulled me from hell multiple times... what a treasure...
Kentucky boys bringing country back!
And
NC boys
Chris Knight kicks ass..........
Beautifully written
Forgot how great this song is listening to it in my garage on Labor Day weekend.. hits the spot love it
Chris knight is the real country
hey Chris u almost got a million views. This my man. He sings songs that I wish I could say. Chris speaks for me
Taco Gillespie a hundred at least are mine.lol
If anybody cares, this thing is in 10/4 time. I played small-time country music for 25 years and never came across a 10/4 song. Awesome song. Would be tremendous fun to play,
I play alt country music and have covered it. It’s extremely fun to play.
ONE OF THE BEST SINGER SONG WRITERS OF ALL TIME
#REALCOUNTRYMUSIC
This song is about me. I sit with it on repeat as the crazy in my eyes gets stronger.
Saw Chris live tonight. It was a blessing, wished I could have seen him in his prime though…
Sir, Iv been here the whole time.
Out on the Rural Route brought me here, Great!
This song reminds of my Uncle Craig that died 3 years ago today after a big battle with cancer
Ive tried to find this song for years ! sooo good
"love shouldn't hurt" is the best name for a derby car ever
How is Chris not more famous?
Chris you are the most real musician i have listened too. love your music and love the sound
Two of my favorite things.... Chris Knight and Demolition Derby's......
Hell yes
You have got me through some tough times. Thank you so much.
Dude sure can write a song.
He was one of the last artist's to record for Decca Records before it folded into MCA back in 1999.
One of the best songwriter ever born in Missouri... M-I-Z...
Ain't been easy in a looong time, been listening to this song since it was put here 13yrs ago
Don't beat yourself up. It is hard being who you are. People expect so much from you. It's hard to let people see the real person...then you don't seem together and in control. I understand you...I know you really struggle inside...so much is expected from you. God says, when much is given...much is expected. So you see with God given talents shared so widely. You gotta expect that from people. They live through you in many ways. You bring them so much happiness...they can escape from their pain awhile. But you too need someone and somewhere to escape too. I wanted to help you. God sent us to one another. But you are so deeply rooted in how you live. That you for who knows but God and you...you didn't embrace it. If I could right now I'd say baby lay down here. I'd massage your shoulders and your back for you. I'd give you a pep talk to encourage you...fill you back up. Sometimes we all need someone to just add to our lives cause we give so much. Something needs refilled. Be happy"Mac". That's all I ask of you .....be happy sweetie. My sweet little darlin.
If you can't relate to this song you haven't really lived life yet. If you listen to this you've been there.
Can you please bring this song back to Spotify. For the love of god please
Seen him 23 times. From as far back as i can get..still awsome
Love me some Chris Knight he's an amazing artist. Most people haven't heard of him. I try to interduce em to everyone
brilliant song and video, love lyrics and Chris's voice, melody great too !
Was a born this way...or am I a self made fool...this guy is amazing