What a fantastic songwriter,and fantastic guitar player,and most of all a fantastic man whose virtuous ......he never allowed industry to change the fiber of the man that he is....this is thing of idols...the people who should be copied and emulated.....God bless Peace
I think people with the talent and integrity of Verlon are far and few between. He, imo, should be celebrated while he is still healthy and performing.
As much as I love Guy Clark this man does not have to be anybody’s sidekick unless by choice. What a great poet with the musical talent to make it work great.
Incredible musician, I've probably watched this a dozen times over the years. Saw Verlon at a house concert in Florida, probably the most memorable concert I've ever seen
Verlon Thompson and Guy Clark...………….Two of my favorites in all my 70 years here on God's green earth !!! Looking forward to seeing AND HEARING Verlon in August here in PA.
Please tell your uncle that I'd give up both of my testicles to be able to play guitar like Verlon can play. Of course at my age, all they do is hit me in the knees. :)
Saw Verlon with the great Mr. Guy Clark and Tom Russell (another great story teller) here on Vancouver Island in 2001 and you know what ?..... it's stuck with me after all these years. Glad to see that he's such a great performer in his own right. One the best performers that many of us have never heard of.
I absolutely LOVE Guy…but ya gotta wonder…without Verlon at Guy’s side…Would Guy have still been Guy? Legitimate question, no? My hat’s forever off to the both of them…
Verlon, you did the "Get To Know You Waltz" the last time you and Guy played at The Ark. You said it was the first time you had done the song publicly. It's as good today as the first time I heard it.
Waylon Holyfield, Harlan Howard. I was surprised to hear Hickory Holler Mall. The only other time I’d ever heard of Hickory Holler was from a record my parents had, and passed down to me, called Hickory Holler’s Tramp, by O C Smith. I knew every song on that album since I was a child in the sixties. Had no idea there was an actual place by that name. I haven’t found a RUclips bio of Verlon Thompson. Wish someone would create one, about his childhood, learning to play guitar, getting into playing professionally, all the details about his life. It would be great if he wrote an autobiography audiobook. Lots of singers, like Brandi Carlile, have written their autobiography, using their songs to add to the story of their lives. With an audiobook, there is no cost of printing. Verlon, I believe, played a big role in Guy Clark’s life.
Something I’ve noticed about being a RUclips follower is that the things I need to see (irrespective of some of the crap I don’t) eventually come to me. That was the case with this man. I’m a one-time singer/ songwriter who put his guitar down a couple decades ago after loosing part of one finger on my left hand. I’ve always had it in the back of my mind to pick it up again but lacked motivation and inspiration to get past my debilitation. I mentioned this to a music store owner one day - thinking he would concur that I didn’t have what it took - but to my surprise he disagreed and rhymed off a list of great guitarists without use of all their digits. I changed my thinking but the thought of learning to play all over again with uncallused fingers kept me from seriously pulling that old Martin out of storage. Then one day, talking to a lady who runs a small nondenominational church, I mentioned anecdotally that I used to play guitar. Turns out her church was in desperate need of a musical accompaniest and she took my admission to mean I was it. I hated to turn her down and I was admittedly a bit intrigued by the idea. After getting my fingers back in shape and initially sounding terrible, I learned how to reconfigure some of the chords and now I learn 3 songs to play at the weekly service and it’s starting to feel pretty good. I thought about writing again but hit the brick wall of thinking I don’t have what it takes. Along come songwriters on RUclips, chief among them Vernon, who just do it as their way of relating to and giving something to the greater world around them and it’s just in them to do and they don’t question their ability to get it right even if they go through their share of rewrites. I have decided to spend the winter putting an album together.
Wow! Buddy you got my heart. I did the '90s in Nashville and they wanted to put a pair of jeans on my ass from dangerous threads. The record label was Nova. Got an offer from Liberty at the time if I could find $250,000 worth of backers. You're killing me man. Would love to meet you someday and exchange songs. I was number one two three on Independent charts after I split Nashville. The stage name is Brad Lee. All the best!
Verlon is 4 stars of five...we called guys like Verlon..colormen..he made the real artist sound better..but..he does not have the IT factor..so he made a good living feeding his betters...making things sound so much better...we need the Colormen...but we need original souls to lead them..
If you don't love Verlon, there is something deeply wrong with you.
What a fantastic songwriter,and fantastic guitar player,and most of all a fantastic man whose virtuous ......he never allowed industry to change the fiber of the man that he is....this is thing of idols...the people who should be copied and emulated.....God bless Peace
I think people with the talent and integrity of Verlon are far and few between. He, imo, should be celebrated while he is still healthy and performing.
As much as I love Guy Clark this man does not have to be anybody’s sidekick unless by choice. What a great poet with the musical talent to make it work great.
Yes sir, hes one hell of an artist on many levels!!!
An immensely talented performer that I’ve never heard of til today. Thank you Verlon.
Verlon is an old friend from the 80's. Really, really talented. As always this knocks me out. 👍
This show is an honor to watch and listen to . It's how real music should be produced .
Incredible musician, I've probably watched this a dozen times over the years. Saw Verlon at a house concert in Florida, probably the most memorable concert I've ever seen
Lucky man!
Verlon Thompson and Guy Clark...………….Two of my favorites in all my 70 years here on God's green earth !!! Looking forward to seeing AND HEARING Verlon in August here in PA.
What elegant pure artistry playing... his hands make it look effortless. Beautiful.
Get some Verlon! I'm so happy I decided to look him up...If it wasn't for playing with Guy Clark I might not have, but he's no damned sidekick!
Great sound production. You can here every single guitar note. Vocals very clear also. I love this guy.
great voice love it your friend billy
Just the man, his guitar and his songs. Outstanding.
Love my uncle Verlon so much
Please tell your uncle that I'd give up both of my testicles to be able to play guitar like Verlon can play. Of course at my age, all they do is hit me in the knees. :)
If I could have one wish, it would be to play guitar like Verlon Tompson .
Excellent picker and a shout out to the sound people involved in this..excellent sound.
Absolutely fantastic
Thanks for the awesome night...
One of the best. Thanks Verlon
Brilliant player, singer, writer. Should be at the top but like he said he would not kiss a** to get there. A true original.
So authentic and genuine. What a brilliant singer and songwriter he is!
keep up good music we love it
The accuracy of his guitar licks is absolutely legendary, he's a true inspiration to anyone who has ever held a guitar.
This man is ALWAYS amazing!
I love you Verlon. John McCormick. Remember me.
Oh to have a fraction of the talent this man possesses...
just pure genius and the best sounding guitar ive ever heard and ive heard some I could listen to him for days
That's the five thousand dollar guitar Guy Clark GAVE him ! "The Guitar" tells the tale of it !
Verlon, Jennifer and I met you in Texas at Courville's in 2019. I have to say, you are the most real, most honest musician I have ever met!
Such an admirable talent......a beautiful player.////
a pleasure.... thanks for sharing
Funny I keep coming back to Verlon's music when I need some inspiration ❤
Fantastic!!
Saw Verlon with the great Mr. Guy Clark and Tom Russell (another great story teller) here on Vancouver Island in 2001 and you know what ?..... it's stuck with me after all these years. Glad to see that he's such a great performer in his own right. One the best performers that many of us have never heard of.
I love all those guys!
Wow! That's some of the best guitar playing I've ever heard. Thank you Mr. Thompson.
frickin awesome guy!!
Whoever was running sound and mixed this guitar is a genius.
Love this guy.
great picking and poetry balled into one soulful mass. absolutely love it.
Where the heck you been Verlon my compliments to a super guitar picker.Please play more.
God bless you Verlon!!!
Love this guy's work!
OMG I loved every minute of you Verlon from a new fan thx
Absolutely amazing!
Im loving this, Sounds terrific!
I think Verlon is a great performer, and what is really impressive is the respect Guy Clark shows for him.
Stuff that works.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
phenomenal musician... and love the shout out to the ole Florabama!
I absolutely LOVE Guy…but ya gotta wonder…without Verlon at Guy’s side…Would Guy have still been Guy? Legitimate question, no? My hat’s forever off to the both of them…
Verlon, the Get To You Waltz is one of the finest songs I've ever listened to.
Musically, Lyrically, and Soulfully PERFECT.
One hell of a guitar picker,and storyteller
I hope he isn't famous because he doesn't want to be... mercy what a treasure he is!
Verlons' not just another Ole blue denim shirt...he's a thing that works. Bob Hilburn South Mississippi.
Wow. It doesn’t get any more genuine and this guy. What a phenomenal guitar player!
Like this great never played him before
Verlon, you did the "Get To Know You Waltz" the last time you and Guy played at The Ark. You said it was the first time you had done the song publicly. It's as good today as the first time I heard it.
Who gave him the dislike? This guy is awesome!
Tom Juergens must have been a mistake
Always the man
Rodney, you're a class act!
Thank you, Verlon
Verlon is having a bad day for sure with this passing of his close buddy, Guy.
Verlons one of my musical hero's, great songwriter and a pretty dam good picker
amazing
Me too!
Verlon , a good singer!
Verlon is fantastic. Great writer, singer, and especially guitar player. Super talented.
Great playing and lyrics.
Great Guitar playing ,and real good performance.
Omg the nicest sounding acoustic guitar iv ever heard! I’d sell my car to buy that guitar ,Verlon gimmi a call if you want to sell it 😁
Waylon Holyfield, Harlan Howard.
I was surprised to hear Hickory Holler Mall. The only other time I’d ever heard of Hickory Holler was from a record my parents had, and passed down to me, called Hickory Holler’s Tramp, by O C Smith. I knew every song on that album since I was a child in the sixties. Had no idea there was an actual place by that name.
I haven’t found a RUclips bio of Verlon Thompson. Wish someone would create one, about his childhood, learning to play guitar, getting into playing professionally, all the details about his life.
It would be great if he wrote an autobiography audiobook. Lots of singers, like Brandi Carlile, have written their autobiography, using their songs to add to the story of their lives. With an audiobook, there is no cost of printing.
Verlon, I believe, played a big role in Guy Clark’s life.
56 Likes and even worse 1 dislike but 8726 hits what 's wrong with you people class country not pop but CLASS
The Total Package!!! The proof is in the puddin.
Caddo county - amazing
Man he is good...
What a guitar picker!
That's my man!!
Enjoyed this!
Enjoyed yesterday's meeting and the opportunity to help.
Many thanks!
Nan
Demetria Kalodimos chea old ninja goes to 11
LOVE Barnegie Hall! Thank you!
Can somebody please write a song for this man! Amazing guitar player.
I did. He wrote me back, which was awesome! He said we should meet someday in this "big, small world" so I wrote a song based on that.
Just found this guy. Wow.
One of the finest guitar pickers you will ever hear.
Something I’ve noticed about being a RUclips follower is that the things I need to see (irrespective of some of the crap I don’t) eventually come to me. That was the case with this man. I’m a one-time singer/ songwriter who put his guitar down a couple decades ago after loosing part of one finger on my left hand. I’ve always had it in the back of my mind to pick it up again but lacked motivation and inspiration to get past my debilitation. I mentioned this to a music store owner one day - thinking he would concur that I didn’t have what it took - but to my surprise he disagreed and rhymed off a list of great guitarists without use of all their digits. I changed my thinking but the thought of learning to play all over again with uncallused fingers kept me from seriously pulling that old Martin out of storage. Then one day, talking to a lady who runs a small nondenominational church, I mentioned anecdotally that I used to play guitar. Turns out her church was in desperate need of a musical accompaniest and she took my admission to mean I was it. I hated to turn her down and I was admittedly a bit intrigued by the idea. After getting my fingers back in shape and initially sounding terrible, I learned how to reconfigure some of the chords and now I learn 3 songs to play at the weekly service and it’s starting to feel pretty good. I thought about writing again but hit the brick wall of thinking I don’t have what it takes. Along come songwriters on RUclips, chief among them Vernon, who just do it as their way of relating to and giving something to the greater world around them and it’s just in them to do and they don’t question their ability to get it right even if they go through their share of rewrites. I have decided to spend the winter putting an album together.
Very nice 😂😊
A good guitarist!
Verlon Thompson has such a special writing, picking, and singing ability, truly an amazing human being. 🥰💜🙏
NOW that is acoustic guitar playing
🍻🤘
Wow! Buddy you got my heart. I did the '90s in Nashville and they wanted to put a pair of jeans on my ass from dangerous threads. The record label was Nova. Got an offer from Liberty at the time if I could find $250,000 worth of backers. You're killing me man. Would love to meet you someday and exchange songs. I was number one two three on Independent charts after I split Nashville. The stage name is Brad Lee. All the best!
That guitar…mmmm
Mk
SubuTexx ass song writing picker fixin up right on point
My wife told me I am not as good as you. So I guess I should just give up.
Verlon is 4 stars of five...we called guys like Verlon..colormen..he made the real artist sound better..but..he does not have the IT factor..so he made a good living feeding his betters...making things sound so much better...we need the Colormen...but we need original souls to lead them..