I started listening to this song last March when my wife decided she didn't want to be with me anymore. I remember one morning specifically, I was out of state working, it was 3am and I was running the edge of the San Francisco bay just trying to clear my head, this song came up in a playlist on my phone. It brought me to my knees, i dropped and cried harder than i ever have before. Hayden I hope you have peace brother, thank you for this song.
That's why I love Music, or the arts in general... Creative types in general tend to be tragically empathetic people. Thank God 🙌 I mean hell, ain't that what it's all about? A Truly shared human experience... That's the ultimate, man. Leonard Cohen said it best: "Love is not a Victory March! It's a Cold, & it's a Broken HALLELUJAH" I mean, shit. He nailed it. Love is a wonderful, mysterious force, as real as it is unexplainable. But it wouldn't be so meaningful if we weren't so deeply broken. If this is all just one big accident, holy shit was it a doozy! And to get to say we were a part of it, singing & dancing & living in awe of our very own existence??? And the fact that you and I, two complete strangers who come from two completely different worlds, would somehow find our paths intersecting in this very moment & possess the awareness to appreciate just how lucky we are??? It's like a beautifully orchestrated masterpiece that was created just for us. How bout a little gratitude people??! No, we aren't immortal. Death & loss are part of life. But without them life would seem like such a terrible waste of time. Keep trucking along on this journey brother, & may you find whatever it is you're looking for. I don't know you, but I love you, & I mean that. Life's too short not to live the fuck out of it & love like it's been outlawed.
One guy sitting on a curb with a guitar evokes so many more emotions than an entire bombastic arrangement done by broadway or Hollywood. This has soul and meaning, you can’t just throw money around and find that. This is human.
"Blood stained sleeves, and the ashes on my knees...." I had to think on that lyric for barely half a sec. I automatically can think back to my long sleeves with the spots of blood soaked from the inside...but the ashes on the knees....I had to shut my eyes think back and relive a day of scoring, cooking, trying over and over to hit anywhere imaginable, flagging, pushing the plunger, and than the rush followed by a hard nod.... and it was at the end of that rapid flash of memories I recall at times me, but mostly a using buddy always, ALWAYS nodding out, sitting, propping his self up with a hand on each thigh, and one hand holding a smoke, left to smolder as the ashes slowly pile upon his knee until the cherry would finally sting skin and cause a jolt of pain able to bring folks as dead as we back to the living long enough to stamp out the smoke. Bitter sweet times.
Telling my story..out of jail last week and clean. Dripping.in pain we medicate ourselves, the best self help many of us can come up with. We do recover. Then we can reach down to our bros/sis and help.pull them up and out
No matter how many times I hear this song i will never get tired of it. I have lived that life and felt those feelings. I've been clean from Heroin for 7 years now after years of letting it control me abd take everything away from me. At one point I was living in Nashville, jobless and homeless, and had to sleep at a car wash and play on Broadway in 9 degree weather, dopesick, until my fingers cracked and bled and my voice would start cracking just to support a $200 a day habit. I know this guy has had the same struggles I had and my prayers go out to him and all the people out there struggling with addiction.
The tortured howls of a motel ghost And the worship songs of a well-worn throat All cradle me as I waste alone On a fools gold throne With my troubles all in tow It's 86 dollars up front for the key Tack on another hundred for the company It's on my dime but she holds me tight Yeah we fuck all night For a moment i'm alright Oh home is where i ought to be Out in the gentle country breeze with my family But cold, in a casket I lie Bare knuckle boxing polished wood And I've grown so tired I've grown so tired All the rounders hide their saw-tooth grin With every page I burn for them As I sign myself away to grieve Through blood stained sleeves In the ashes of my needs As I stand within a makeshift ring Of follies lies and broken things And I shout and howl and I cry and i sing Counting blessings down And crossing the x's of my doubts Oh glory, won't lay your hands on me Oh how it used to break me down but I'm finding peace Lord knows I can't look back now So I try and swallow pride, but it's awful going down It's awful going down
The tortured howls of a motel ghost And the worship songs of a well-worn throat All cradle me as I waste alone On a fools gold throne With my troubles all in tow It's 86 dollars up front for the key Tack on another hundred for the company It's on my dime but she holds me tight Yeah we fuck all night For a moment I'm alright Oh home is where i ought to be Out in the gentle country breeze with my family But cold, in a casket I lie Bare knuckle boxing polished wood And I've grown so tired I've grown so tired All the rounders hide their saw-tooth grin With every page I burn for them As I sign myself away to grieve Through blood stained sleeves In the ashes of my needs As I stand within a makeshift ring Of follies, lies and broken things And I shout and howl and I cry and I sing Counting blessings down And crossing the x's of my doubts Oh glory, won't lay your hands on me Oh how it used to break me down but I'm finding peace Lord knows I can't look back now So I try and swallow pride, but it's awful going down It's awful going down
Hayden, I doubt that you'll ever see this, but I want you to know that this has to be one of the most beautiful songs I've heard. The lyrics speak to me and my own battles with addiction and loss. I turned 39 today and I honestly don't know if I'll ever find peace or if I am meant to struggle, but like you I am so tired. Thank you for this song, it's rare I see something so real and so in touch with my own life.
smalltownfire I don't know whether to hug you or give you a gut shot?!? No, but seriously, dude at the moment I'm blowing snot bubbles. Idk what you call it, but I went down the list of his songs and just so happened to pick, "Learning to Live Alone." It wouldn't have been impossible to find something that describes my current situation. I'm going through a divorce and went from my son sleeping in the same bed with me for 4 years to seeing him once a week. As, if that isn't enough to break a man, the one who I have confided in through out my life and my best friend, my Mother died of Ovarian Cancer and gone as well. In the last 8 months I have cried the loudest and most pain-filled cries of my life. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I WILL ALWAYS BE IN HOUR DEBT!! "I'm Alone in a Way I've Never Been." ~Sturgill Simpson
Damon Baesler sorry got your lost, my mother n law passed from the same Cancer 4 years ago, now I’m divorced as well with two kids I see half the time, I love Travis meadows originals of Better boat and riser. Music heals the soul no doubt. Sturgill is growing on me the more I hear him
smalltownfire absolutely nothing helps me work through my problems as much as music. Sturgill Simpson's All Around You, singlehandedly helped me process my Mother's sickness and her death. I hope you know that I was just messing around about the gut shot. I have found that other than music, being able to laugh in the mist tragedy, keeps me sane. Thanks again.
smalltownfire seriously man I can not thank you enough for turning me on to him. I am listening to him and he is freaking amazing and exactly what I am in to. Serindipity is a great thing.
I'm four months sober, and these gemsonvhs have literally hit home so hard, I listen to Benjamin Todd everyday on my playlist...makes me think of where I was and where I'm heading...wanna say thanks for all this great music!
I found Benjamin when I was in rehab, Using Again made me rethink my entire perspective. Cocaine and Able by Amigo was also a HUGE inspiration to me too. Now I’m sitting with 27 months clean and trying to find joy wherever I can. Getting clean doesn’t fix everything, but it sure does help.. good luck brother
I hit like before he even started singing. He played that first chord and there was a vibe, I knew it was going to be great. Glad this video popped up.
This is fantastic. I lived in Nashville for 8 years, and moved back at the beginning of this year. I miss it every day. This guy right here is what makes the city so magical. Not the bright lights or the honky-tonks. Guys like this that will probably (unfortunately) never make it big. They come to Nashville and chase whatever it is they're looking for, of whatever they're running away from. You can walk down Demonbreun, Division, or Broadway and stumble upon someone who possesses everything Music Row is looking for. The problem is, Music Row doesn't even know what that is. And so guys like this sit on the street and share their remarkable talent with anyone lucky enough to be walking past at that particular time. I hope this guy makes it.
Hayden, if you ever read this comment I just want you to know what an inspiration you've been to me, in all the music you write. I've struggled too and I know the pain. I can hear it in your voice in this song. Stay strong man and keep writing music. We love you
I’ve been listening to this song for a few months straight, and I’m beginning to think this is the perfect song. I wake up with it on my mind. Every single thing about it touches something deep.
this is one of the greatest songs and albums I've ever heard. I just found him a few days ago and Nicotine & China White is almost all ive been listening to. Almost at 2 months off dope and all opioids including Suboxone which was my crutch for 2 years. Feeling alive again and his album helps me remember where I just came from because its so easy to forget the pain if you don't hold it close.
I listened to the first time almost a month ago.. I was visiting friends, one of them wasnt doing to good so she went to sleep early. My other friend I was visiting n I were drinking beers and taking turns playing songs. This was the last song of the night before he went to bed. It was such a cosy feeling. I passed out on the couch watching the lightning. 2 weeks later my friend who wasnt doing so well took her life. When I listen to this song Im transported back to that night. Id do anything to go back and do things differently.
I'm from Austria and I just want to say that this song and the music this guy makes is amazing and really touching. I mean most people think that we Europeans don't appreciate this kind of music but I would just love to see this guy play live! Keep on this good work man!
I have never felt a connection to any artist's songs more than I do when I listen to Hayden. Between the emotion he has when he sings and the emotions I have when I hear it, and before I ever heard it, I feel like his music is tailored for me. Hayden, your music does more than you know, friend. Much love from a stranger
I quite enjoy this tune, its perfect. One day he will look back over his shoulder and see just how many people's lives he's touched and I hope... I hope it brings him as much joy as it's brought all of us. Keep going... never stop
man, i just played this song myself a few times to learn it, and its so satisfying. Same with Stolen Daughter, this guy's music is just so fucking good.
I can't tell you how happy I am I discovered GemsOnVHS. The amount of talent I've discovered and have fallen in love with is unreal. Even been able to see some of these people live. Such a blessing. Keep it up, please
I've listened to your songs so much over the last 3 years. I want to say, thank you. The first time I heard this song and new kind of lonely i listened to them over and over for days singing my heart out with you. Then it lead me to your other work. The reality you share I feel in my soul. Thank you for making music so authentic and real. I admire you so much and I am so thankful for you. Dont stop. You are truely amazing. Life can be cruel to us, I'm just so proud of you. Thank you for your impact in my own life and making my life better through your amazing thoughtful, and real music.
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You know you aren’t the best singer and all that mean less the passing is not what I think is worth nothing the lyrics you sing and with the heart I feel in my heart they concur your hymns and spiritual songs are something I have never heard before and I love real music like Hebrew worship the way it was heard when it was written I hold this is of most precious we as humans can experience if you read psalms over and over again and every time He shows up to your appointment that you didn’t even know you had with exactly what you need He knew exactly what you were going through your worship that you give The God of Abraham is like David’s worship
My god, this guy is amazing! What a beautiful voice and equally beautiful song.. thanks again gems 💎 now then, the task of downloading every possible song and a lot of time management so I’m able to listen to them all 🙄
I've heard this song a million times and it still gives me chills. I've been there and it speaks to my very soul. Been clean now for 9 years now and I hope I never forget where I came from.
Congratulations. I was opiate dependent for 20+ years, been clean for 18 months. I don't miss that life one bit, I feel blessed it's been this easy for me.
Wow im speachless... this is absolutly outstanding. I wanna cry I wanna smile I wanna Laugh I wanna LIVE after hearing this.. havent had music hit me like this since I heard Pat for the first time.
I discovered this dude like a decade ago when I came across his song belly ache. I remember thinking I gotta keep an eye on this guy because he has something special. He's actually exceeded my expectations from then. What a beautiful artist this man is. Cheers brother.
Whatever your doing, and however you do it, keep it up ! The voices on this channel are pure gold, and speak from soul to soul ! THANK YOU FOR THE GOLD !
I hafta say yall have a knack for finding amazing artists.... I find myself Imagining you being some faceless person wandering about the country with a camera keeping your ears open to all the numerous street performers looking for that one that catches your tastes, taste which happens to be on point with mine. is that about right??? you don't hafta answer but either way thanks so much!!!!!
that's pretty much it mate. I'd say my criteria is honesty. is the music honest? is it real? is it authentic? do they live for it? then I want to showcase it!
Thats great to hear. It was your upload of Lost dog street band that got me into the channel. My first thoughts were his voice is so honest and thats what appealed to me... The more I watched the more I realised they as you said 'lived for it'. Thanks for the music.
Allot of us don't make it.........keep ur chin up, ur gear in the garbage, and Ur heart in the music. Thanks for what you do, allot of folks are pullin for U brother. Peace
Great song. A go to. for a lot of situations. and best intro i could give if I could write like that. thank you. grateful to an awesome dude I hope never changes his authenticity and lyrical work and thanks to a great channel that introduces me to such. much good everything your ways.
I only just discovered you today. The day after your newest song.....keep it up ur music is so important. Because its REAL and not one note different. I love your art
This song is perfect. His use of cursing is brilliant, the simple and mournful rhythm is great, and the lyrics are genius. I love being able to hear the reverberation of the guitar's body. Perfect job!
I fucking hated this type of music forever. Just couldn't stand it. Then I found this channel. Now it's all I can think about. All day. All night. I spin this shit over and over listening to it and can't get enough. It makes no sense at all, but thanks. Thanks so much for this. One of the best places to be on the net today.
Holy shit... This song is pain beautiful. Shades of Elliot Smith. Darkness shining through a rinse of hope. Thank you Hayden. THANK YOU GEMS ON VHS FOR BRINGING THESE ARTISTS TO LIGHT.
Where ever your at Know that you are loved and this song has become my favorite pastime. I hope and pray that you have found your glory and your grace and that as of now your at peace. May your spirit be free and your heart absorb it's wounds and be whole again. (:
Man that was a good song my goodness. I’m so blessed and happy to free from the chains of heroin , many years sober and I wish the absolute best for this talented dude here. This was great stuff man
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@cutt throatish wow dude. Really taking advantage of this anonymous aspect of the internet aren't you? Just wait - karma will catch up with you. This is a beautiful song and thank fucking god the lyrics are actually meaningful which is a rarity in today's music.
1million + views!!!!!! awesome. Best song writer out there today!!!!! keep up the great work. Once travel opens up I'm making the trip down across the border to Denver to catch a show.
Wicked cool song. The Kennemetal hat also caught my attention. My father in law worked there for 43 years and never missed a day of work. They don't make them like that anymore.
I discovered the music of sierra ferrel on this channel she is now on her way to big things. But hey gems this song and singer are another gem this song should be on every radio station in the world it is simply beautiful it gives a spiritual lift the guy as no gimmicks he is totally genuine
I don't think I've commented on this one yet, but just wanted to say how much I love this song. I reckon I've been listening to it at least weekly (if not near daily) since you released it. Hayden is a damn talented artist, can't wait to see where he goes.
I am proud of those generations that have come after me that still get it, the kids are alright :) There is a metric shit ton of beautiful unearthed American music from young artists of all races. I listened to the entire catalogue before commenting, simply wonderful. Also one of the album covers reminded me of a pic of Woody Guthrie.
I started listening to this song last March when my wife decided she didn't want to be with me anymore. I remember one morning specifically, I was out of state working, it was 3am and I was running the edge of the San Francisco bay just trying to clear my head, this song came up in a playlist on my phone. It brought me to my knees, i dropped and cried harder than i ever have before.
Hayden I hope you have peace brother, thank you for this song.
That's why I love Music, or the arts in general... Creative types in general tend to be tragically empathetic people. Thank God 🙌 I mean hell, ain't that what it's all about? A Truly shared human experience... That's the ultimate, man.
Leonard Cohen said it best:
"Love is not a Victory March!
It's a Cold, & it's a Broken HALLELUJAH"
I mean, shit. He nailed it. Love is a wonderful, mysterious force, as real as it is unexplainable. But it wouldn't be so meaningful if we weren't so deeply broken. If this is all just one big accident, holy shit was it a doozy! And to get to say we were a part of it, singing & dancing & living in awe of our very own existence??? And the fact that you and I, two complete strangers who come from two completely different worlds, would somehow find our paths intersecting in this very moment & possess the awareness to appreciate just how lucky we are??? It's like a beautifully orchestrated masterpiece that was created just for us. How bout a little gratitude people??! No, we aren't immortal. Death & loss are part of life. But without them life would seem like such a terrible waste of time.
Keep trucking along on this journey brother, & may you find whatever it is you're looking for. I don't know you, but I love you, & I mean that. Life's too short not to live the fuck out of it & love like it's been outlawed.
This is the common theme I see as I’m sure we all do. I think this is a better form of group therapy that you won’t find anywhere else.
I hope you found happiness, brother ✌
Sorry for your pain, I know you came out stronger on the other side. We always do. Keep moving forward. Much love.
Beautiful story man, thanks for sharing.
One of the best songs I've ever heard.
Check out Rats Get Fat by him if you haven't already.
Simply put is sometimes the best. I Totally agree with you.
That's a fact my friend
Song saved my life…..Literally.
No doubt
One guy sitting on a curb with a guitar evokes so many more emotions than an entire bombastic arrangement done by broadway or Hollywood. This has soul and meaning, you can’t just throw money around and find that. This is human.
Emotion like this is the aftermath of years of true suffering. Suffering plainfolk can relate to. There's no emotion in broadway, it's all acting..
I agree
"For a moment, I'm alright..."
@@Christian-my4dp +10 indie points
Fucking joke
Sheeit, you've obviously never listened to the rightous brothers
"Blood stained sleeves, and the ashes on my knees...." I had to think on that lyric for barely half a sec. I automatically can think back to my long sleeves with the spots of blood soaked from the inside...but the ashes on the knees....I had to shut my eyes think back and relive a day of scoring, cooking, trying over and over to hit anywhere imaginable, flagging, pushing the plunger, and than the rush followed by a hard nod.... and it was at the end of that rapid flash of memories I recall at times me, but mostly a using buddy always, ALWAYS nodding out, sitting, propping his self up with a hand on each thigh, and one hand holding a smoke, left to smolder as the ashes slowly pile upon his knee until the cherry would finally sting skin and cause a jolt of pain able to bring folks as dead as we back to the living long enough to stamp out the smoke. Bitter sweet times.
That's heavy shit man, thanks for sharing
JJ McWeaver so deep I can also reflect
hey man, interesting to hear your story but i don't think those are actually the lyrics lol. pretty sure it's "the ashes of my needs"
Telling my story..out of jail last week and clean. Dripping.in pain we medicate ourselves, the best self help many of us can come up with. We do recover. Then we can reach down to our bros/sis and help.pull them up and out
@@rustykiley3577 embrace the pain and live through it. Don't be a coward, win the battle. Best of luck.
No matter how many times I hear this song i will never get tired of it. I have lived that life and felt those feelings. I've been clean from Heroin for 7 years now after years of letting it control me abd take everything away from me. At one point I was living in Nashville, jobless and homeless, and had to sleep at a car wash and play on Broadway in 9 degree weather, dopesick, until my fingers cracked and bled and my voice would start cracking just to support a $200 a day habit. I know this guy has had the same struggles I had and my prayers go out to him and all the people out there struggling with addiction.
Living, jobless, homeless, in Nashville on Heroin! This song is church for me.
The tortured howls of a motel ghost And the worship songs of a well-worn throat
All cradle me as I waste alone On a fools gold throne With my troubles all in tow
It's 86 dollars up front for the key Tack on another hundred for the company It's on my dime but she holds me tight Yeah we fuck all night For a moment i'm alright
Oh home is where i ought to be Out in the gentle country breeze with my family
But cold, in a casket I lie Bare knuckle boxing polished wood And I've grown so tired I've grown so tired
All the rounders hide their saw-tooth grin With every page I burn for them As I sign myself away to grieve Through blood stained sleeves In the ashes of my needs As I stand within a makeshift ring Of follies lies and broken things And I shout and howl and I cry and i sing Counting blessings down And crossing the x's of my doubts
Oh glory, won't lay your hands on me Oh how it used to break me down but I'm finding peace Lord knows I can't look back now So I try and swallow pride, but it's awful going down It's awful going down
That second line was torturing me. Thanks for hearing what I couldn't.
The tortured howls of a motel ghost
And the worship songs of a well-worn throat
All cradle me as I waste alone
On a fools gold throne
With my troubles all in tow
It's 86 dollars up front for the key
Tack on another hundred for the company
It's on my dime but she holds me tight
Yeah we fuck all night
For a moment I'm alright
Oh home is where i ought to be
Out in the gentle country breeze with my family
But cold, in a casket I lie
Bare knuckle boxing polished wood
And I've grown so tired
I've grown so tired
All the rounders hide their saw-tooth grin
With every page I burn for them
As I sign myself away to grieve
Through blood stained sleeves
In the ashes of my needs
As I stand within a makeshift ring
Of follies, lies and broken things
And I shout and howl and I cry and I sing
Counting blessings down
And crossing the x's of my doubts
Oh glory, won't lay your hands on me
Oh how it used to break me down but I'm finding peace
Lord knows I can't look back now
So I try and swallow pride, but it's awful going down
It's awful going down
Last line is SO awful going down
Shine their saw toothed grin* not hide. Thanks for the lyrics though!
Hayden, I doubt that you'll ever see this, but I want you to know that this has to be one of the most beautiful songs I've heard. The lyrics speak to me and my own battles with addiction and loss. I turned 39 today and I honestly don't know if I'll ever find peace or if I am meant to struggle, but like you I am so tired. Thank you for this song, it's rare I see something so real and so in touch with my own life.
Damon Baesler look up Travis meadows if you want to find peace in struggles
smalltownfire I don't know whether to hug you or give you a gut shot?!? No, but seriously, dude at the moment I'm blowing snot bubbles. Idk what you call it, but I went down the list of his songs and just so happened to pick, "Learning to Live Alone." It wouldn't have been impossible to find something that describes my current situation. I'm going through a divorce and went from my son sleeping in the same bed with me for 4 years to seeing him once a week. As, if that isn't enough to break a man, the one who I have confided in through out my life and my best friend, my Mother died of Ovarian Cancer and gone as well. In the last 8 months I have cried the loudest and most pain-filled cries of my life. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I WILL ALWAYS BE IN HOUR DEBT!!
"I'm Alone in a Way I've Never Been." ~Sturgill Simpson
Damon Baesler sorry got your lost, my mother n law passed from the same Cancer 4 years ago, now I’m divorced as well with two kids I see half the time, I love Travis meadows originals of Better boat and riser. Music heals the soul no doubt. Sturgill is growing on me the more I hear him
smalltownfire absolutely nothing helps me work through my problems as much as music. Sturgill Simpson's All Around You, singlehandedly helped me process my Mother's sickness and her death. I hope you know that I was just messing around about the gut shot. I have found that other than music, being able to laugh in the mist tragedy, keeps me sane. Thanks again.
smalltownfire seriously man I can not thank you enough for turning me on to him. I am listening to him and he is freaking amazing and exactly what I am in to. Serindipity is a great thing.
I'm four months sober, and these gemsonvhs have literally hit home so hard, I listen to Benjamin Todd everyday on my playlist...makes me think of where I was and where I'm heading...wanna say thanks for all this great music!
Just hit 11 years brother! I was a fucking mess. Someone needs you, you need you! Keep on keeping on. Benjamin Tod EVERY DAY for me as well
Me too
Four months next week God willing and it gets harder everyday
I found Benjamin when I was in rehab, Using Again made me rethink my entire perspective. Cocaine and Able by Amigo was also a HUGE inspiration to me too.
Now I’m sitting with 27 months clean and trying to find joy wherever I can. Getting clean doesn’t fix everything, but it sure does help.. good luck brother
@@JohnDoe-ye6rwhow you hanging brother? It gets easier. I promise.
I swear to fucking god this is one of the most well written songs that I’ve ever heard in my god damned life. I hope Hayden is doing well. Slàinte.
I hit like before he even started singing. He played that first chord and there was a vibe, I knew it was going to be great. Glad this video popped up.
Check out the album, it's great too.
@@GemsOnVHS
It's phenomenal. I listen to all genres from all over the world and this is honestly one of the best albums I've ever heard in my life.
This is fantastic. I lived in Nashville for 8 years, and moved back at the beginning of this year. I miss it every day. This guy right here is what makes the city so magical. Not the bright lights or the honky-tonks. Guys like this that will probably (unfortunately) never make it big. They come to Nashville and chase whatever it is they're looking for, of whatever they're running away from. You can walk down Demonbreun, Division, or Broadway and stumble upon someone who possesses everything Music Row is looking for. The problem is, Music Row doesn't even know what that is. And so guys like this sit on the street and share their remarkable talent with anyone lucky enough to be walking past at that particular time. I hope this guy makes it.
seven years sober here. hope this restless soul finds comfort, and stays on the right side of the ground.
1 year pill free for me.
Hayden, if you ever read this comment I just want you to know what an inspiration you've been to me, in all the music you write.
I've struggled too and I know the pain. I can hear it in your voice in this song. Stay strong man and keep writing music. We love you
I’ve been listening to this song for a few months straight, and I’m beginning to think this is the perfect song. I wake up with it on my mind. Every single thing about it touches something deep.
This is why we need you around friend. Stay the course, brother
this is one of the greatest songs and albums I've ever heard. I just found him a few days ago and Nicotine & China White is almost all ive been listening to. Almost at 2 months off dope and all opioids including Suboxone which was my crutch for 2 years. Feeling alive again and his album helps me remember where I just came from because its so easy to forget the pain if you don't hold it close.
Add Lost Dog and Benjamin Todd to your list.
@@mptdevildog0811 been listening to him and them for years 👍
I listened to the first time almost a month ago.. I was visiting friends, one of them wasnt doing to good so she went to sleep early. My other friend I was visiting n I were drinking beers and taking turns playing songs. This was the last song of the night before he went to bed. It was such a cosy feeling. I passed out on the couch watching the lightning. 2 weeks later my friend who wasnt doing so well took her life. When I listen to this song Im transported back to that night. Id do anything to go back and do things differently.
My condolences amigo, may she rest easy. If there's a better place out there, I hope she meets it
Incredible song. It speaks for my brother who lost his battle to addiction. Much love to those still suffering, let’s get through this together!
this has to be one of the best songs I've ever heard in general.
I'm from Austria and I just want to say that this song and the music this guy makes is amazing and really touching. I mean most people think that we Europeans don't appreciate this kind of music but I would just love to see this guy play live! Keep on this good work man!
Been a few years, I’ve cleaned up my act. Still come back here so I can remember the cold .
Nothing like hearing this from someone who's been through it...
Almost a year since the realese of this song, not even close to stop listening to it
This is the real deal. He lets you right in with his demons. This and Ben Tod have completely changed my musical tastes. Keep it up GemsonVHS.
Nice.
I see you too are a fan of the opera.
The smartest man I ever knew put it: " Music is feelings". Damn this guy is a poet and story teller like no other.
I have never felt a connection to any artist's songs more than I do when I listen to Hayden. Between the emotion he has when he sings and the emotions I have when I hear it, and before I ever heard it, I feel like his music is tailored for me. Hayden, your music does more than you know, friend. Much love from a stranger
Hayden keep doing your thing.. I've played this so many times.,... Heard you were celebrating 30 days... Keep up the good work
GemsOnVHS thank you for bringing another beautiful artist to my playlist! You are one of my favorite channels on RUclips.
Oscar. T. Grouch thanks Oscar! hope to bring much more soon
This is stunningly deep song writing, and singing. You are mind blowing, Hayden.
very much so.
I quite enjoy this tune, its perfect. One day he will look back over his shoulder and see just how many people's lives he's touched and I hope... I hope it brings him as much joy as it's brought all of us.
Keep going... never stop
reminds me. the good moments may be short, but they burn brighter than all the misery
man, i just played this song myself a few times to learn it, and its so satisfying. Same with Stolen Daughter, this guy's music is just so fucking good.
I can't tell you how happy I am I discovered GemsOnVHS. The amount of talent I've discovered and have fallen in love with is unreal. Even been able to see some of these people live. Such a blessing. Keep it up, please
I've been listening to this song for four years now, still love it. Brings back memories of wandering through the country lost.
This is a masterpiece, I've been coming back to this video for 3 years now and it never gets old.
I've listened to your songs so much over the last 3 years. I want to say, thank you. The first time I heard this song and new kind of lonely i listened to them over and over for days singing my heart out with you. Then it lead me to your other work. The reality you share I feel in my soul. Thank you for making music so authentic and real. I admire you so much and I am so thankful for you. Dont stop. You are truely amazing. Life can be cruel to us, I'm just so proud of you. Thank you for your impact in my own life and making my life better through your amazing thoughtful, and real music.
I think this is my most favourite RUclips channel I've ever found, so real!
This song has endless amounts of meaning to me, thank you for bringing this to my life! Truly grateful man!
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GemsOnVHS how did you get the audio so clean with no lav or shotgun mic near him?!?
Thanks for the great content. Do you record these videos as live sessions? Do you include international patreon supporters in the physical mailouts of things like CDs, vinyl, tapes etc?
You know you aren’t the best singer and all that mean less the passing is not what I think is worth nothing the lyrics you sing and with the heart I feel in my heart they concur your hymns and spiritual songs are something I have never heard before and I love real music like Hebrew worship the way it was heard when it was written I hold this is of most precious we as humans can experience if you read psalms over and over again and every time He shows up to your appointment that you didn’t even know you had with exactly what you need He knew exactly what you were going through your worship that you give The God of Abraham is like David’s worship
@@kainhunt9879 Yes, Cain, exactly my thoughts too!
Soulful ladies and gents... Soulful. Ray Lamontagne reaching into your very soul plucking the strings of your inner being.
My god, this guy is amazing! What a beautiful voice and equally beautiful song.. thanks again gems 💎 now then, the task of downloading every possible song and a lot of time management so I’m able to listen to them all 🙄
I've heard this song a million times and it still gives me chills. I've been there and it speaks to my very soul. Been clean now for 9 years now and I hope I never forget where I came from.
Congratulations. I was opiate dependent for 20+ years, been clean for 18 months. I don't miss that life one bit, I feel blessed it's been this easy for me.
Wow im speachless... this is absolutly outstanding. I wanna cry I wanna smile I wanna Laugh I wanna LIVE after hearing this.. havent had music hit me like this since I heard Pat for the first time.
Just very good. Very very good. Poetry deep. Delivery brilliant. Voice like a rough diamond.
Listened to this countless times. And still, never gets old. Not even a little.
Hayden sitting on the curb sounds like much more than an orchestra. Absolutely astonishing stuff.
This song reminds me of my ex boyfriend who is an addict. He loves this song and now I do too. You broke my heart, Shane.
This is Real. Music. Don't ever change you beautiful soul watching this!
Wow just wow. I could hear this song over and over...
I'm having a rough day and this song brought me the tears i need. Thank you for sharing brother.
I discovered this dude like a decade ago when I came across his song belly ache. I remember thinking I gotta keep an eye on this guy because he has something special. He's actually exceeded my expectations from then. What a beautiful artist this man is. Cheers brother.
Made me feel things, this is a great song. Will definitely listen to more of his stuff.
Good to hear mate! His CD is great!
still listening, still think this is great.
Why do I keep coming back to this song!!! The passion he sings it with is what makes it even greater.
Whatever your doing, and however you do it, keep it up ! The voices on this channel are pure gold, and speak from soul to soul ! THANK YOU FOR THE GOLD !
I hafta say yall have a knack for finding amazing artists.... I find myself Imagining you being some faceless person wandering about the country with a camera keeping your ears open to all the numerous street performers looking for that one that catches your tastes, taste which happens to be on point with mine. is that about right??? you don't hafta answer but either way thanks so much!!!!!
that's pretty much it mate. I'd say my criteria is honesty. is the music honest? is it real? is it authentic? do they live for it? then I want to showcase it!
JJ Weaver The guy is amazing and sounds real.
check out river of ash our songs bleed from the heart
Thats great to hear. It was your upload of Lost dog street band that got me into the channel. My first thoughts were his voice is so honest and thats what appealed to me... The more I watched the more I realised they as you said 'lived for it'. Thanks for the music.
That's my criteria too. First time I heard these words from someone else.
Allot of us don't make it.........keep ur chin up, ur gear in the garbage, and Ur heart in the music. Thanks for what you do, allot of folks are pullin for U brother. Peace
Great song. A go to. for a lot of situations. and best intro i could give if I could write like that. thank you. grateful to an awesome dude I hope never changes his authenticity and lyrical work and thanks to a great channel that introduces me to such. much good everything your ways.
another gem 607 still listing we should all be home
That's an incredible voice and incredible writing. America needs a sound like his.
TY @GemsonVHS for all the legendary music. I'd have never found any of this without you.
There’s always something so special about coming back to your music. Thank you for each day you get through to stay and share your magic with us ✨🤍✨
I only just discovered you today. The day after your newest song.....keep it up ur music is so important. Because its REAL and not one note different. I love your art
Dam what a talent I love his voice and it's such a great song. it gives me cold chill's I'm so glad I found him.
This song is perfect. His use of cursing is brilliant, the simple and mournful rhythm is great, and the lyrics are genius. I love being able to hear the reverberation of the guitar's body. Perfect job!
Need more music from this guy!
check out his CD on bandcamp!
GemsOnVHS never heard of bandcamp haha. link?
haydenallenkarchmer.bandcamp.com/
One of the most heartbreaking songs that I've ever heard.. Beautiful and sad...Had to take another listen
I fucking hated this type of music forever. Just couldn't stand it. Then I found this channel. Now it's all I can think about. All day. All night. I spin this shit over and over listening to it and can't get enough. It makes no sense at all, but thanks. Thanks so much for this. One of the best places to be on the net today.
finally starting to get the recognition his art deserves. Thanks for writing Hayden, if you see this, keep on keeping on and take care
Holy shit... This song is pain beautiful. Shades of Elliot Smith.
Darkness shining through a rinse of hope. Thank you Hayden.
THANK YOU GEMS ON VHS FOR BRINGING THESE ARTISTS TO LIGHT.
My new go to site for music. As and addict I relate to these pain filled songs.
thanks for comin' round bud.
amazing job, never a bad song from you guys!
Thanks bud!
Been waiting long hard workweek for friday, just to drink Beer alone and listen to songs like this
amen bother
Still hooked brother, You're absolutely amazing I just ant get over how real you are.. Please never stop doing you. You're a beautiful soul
He's offering a chance for the blind to Invision beauty and the lifeless to feel life.
Wow, thank you for that gift...
How does this not have 5 million views? The level of talent is insane, the level of skill just blows my mind!!
Preach brotha preach..... A fine example of true artistry right here!!
" With my troubles all in tow" feel ya brother. Keep it up w/ music. Its actually wonderful!
Thank you gems on vhs. Love the channel. Glad I found it. 🤗👍🤘
i cant stop coming back to this song
“So I try to swallow pride but it’s awful going down” such a great lyric
My f@king god this is such a homerun, been on repeat since you put it on, really greatfull for this one and jelous of his talent!
Grof Kozilek check his Bandcamp for the CD. great stuff.
Did already, really great stuff, the album remindes me of lucero
Somehow this was a recommended video.... and boy, am I glad it was.. powerful stuff.
welcome, check out some others while you're here.
This is my favorite song of his. His older stuff is so good. Highly underrated artist for sure.
Very moving performance of a great songwriter.
Love this guys voice and his writing. Please bring us more jams with him. He talks to my head, heart and soul here.
he has a wonderful sound reminds me a lil of dylan. be gettin the cd soon
tony moore thanks Tony, it's definitely worth getting. the CD is seriously amazing.
Where ever your at Know that you are loved and this song has become my favorite pastime. I hope and pray that you have found your glory and your grace and that as of now your at peace. May your spirit be free and your heart absorb it's wounds and be whole again. (:
Man that was a good song my goodness. I’m so blessed and happy to free from the chains of heroin , many years sober and I wish the absolute best for this talented dude here. This was great stuff man
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Done. Good luck, thank you for bringing these musicians into my life.
Thank you. This particular song hit hard. Subscribed.
Fuckin gypsies beggin. Dont fall for this "support me" shit.
@@sillywilly6431 believe it or not these artist dont spend their whole life working to give you free music on youtube this music is beautiful
@cutt throatish wow dude. Really taking advantage of this anonymous aspect of the internet aren't you? Just wait - karma will catch up with you.
This is a beautiful song and thank fucking god the lyrics are actually meaningful which is a rarity in today's music.
1million + views!!!!!! awesome. Best song writer out there today!!!!! keep up the great work. Once travel opens up I'm making the trip down across the border to Denver to catch a show.
Wicked cool song. The Kennemetal hat also caught my attention. My father in law worked there for 43 years and never missed a day of work. They don't make them like that anymore.
I discovered the music of sierra ferrel on this channel she is now on her way to big things. But hey gems this song and singer are another gem this song should be on every radio station in the world it is simply beautiful it gives a spiritual lift the guy as no gimmicks he is totally genuine
Hope he’s doing well. Been listening since this was put on here. Beautiful sadness brings me back here…
I don't think I've commented on this one yet, but just wanted to say how much I love this song. I reckon I've been listening to it at least weekly (if not near daily) since you released it. Hayden is a damn talented artist, can't wait to see where he goes.
He's in rehab right now so hopefully he'll be getting better soon!
I love your channel. Thanks for sharing all kinds of great music
What an amazing talent. There is hope.
I am proud of those generations that have come after me that still get it, the kids are alright :) There is a metric shit ton of beautiful unearthed American music from young artists of all races. I listened to the entire catalogue before commenting, simply wonderful. Also one of the album covers reminded me of a pic of Woody Guthrie.
That fact he changed his statement in mid sentence from "wasted" to "spent" made me fall in love with HCD..🥰💔😣
Incredible. Love the live footage and love that Hayden is an incredible performer. How amazing!
Thank you. This is a good one. Soul...