the only song that has a permanent place in my playlist. there are good songs, then great songs, but this is....... well the word aint been invented yet for this song. thank u for uploading this song.
because when you listen to music it pierces your soul and invibrates every fiber of your being...unlike most people where music is just a mear back drop to thier overwhelming lives...
Originally a B side to the Runaround single. The lyrics are in the form of a letter written to the devil regarding Steven, a childhood friend of Popper who lived a tragic life of depression and death in the family. When BT took off Popper left the misery of his friend but would wonder what ever happened to Steven, and the song was born. In context this song is so deeply touching.
I have spent months trying to remember a song that I LOVED, was so moved by, couldnt remember the artist or the name of the song....THIS IS IT!!!! Thank you SO much for uploading this. There's a beautiful rendition on a live compilation album with other artists.... can't tell you the name of it, wish I knew. Thank you again.
John Popper: the Man, the Myth, the only guy ever to consistently procure and maintain multitudes of bags and variously sized containers, full of nothing but Brand New shiny harmonicas. ... I would like to communicate a humble and sincere thanks to John and Gina; as well as everyone else who helped along the way to MAKE Blues Traveller what it was and is and will continue to be, i believe forever; whether outside of time, or within, somehow. ... and kindly and causually in a respecting manner, thank that mASSIVe group of persons and pets and wildlife who had a part in the Blues Traveler experience; that group of contributors DOES indeed include, Brendan Hill, on the "drums". I love that jazzy rhythm at the foundation of Blues Trav's sound which you alone provide, one heartfelt beat at a time. Got to truly extend a mellow and warm, big old easy-going "thank you Sir" (with a genuine smile) ; for keeping the beat all these years. I LOVE your guys' music and you are superbly fantastic to see live -whether under the circus tent, or out in cold rain... Blues Trav, you all are truly appreciated in a rather deep and sincere, yet lofty and unbridled sort of way. ... Thx. -be Blessed everbody. : ) P.S. Be blessed especially, brother John, and all who you care for in this "life." ... Your biggest fan, potsmoker Doug Palmquist : ) P.S.S.: Be blessed brother :- ) and ALL who you love :- )
It is one of my favorite Blues Traveler songs. I have this cd from 1997 (I was 17) and always skipped this song. So immature to see its beauty. I loved Hook, Runaround, and Just Wait. A few years ago I "discovered" it and fell in love.
John Popper is an amazing musician. All around, he is a virtouso in the truist sense of the word. They have been my favorite band for about 20 years now. I play harmonica, inspired by John, I started about 17 years ago, i can match him about 80 % on all of his songs. I have the intros note for note, however, his solos still escape me, like i said, his solos i only have them about 80%, he is insane...the songs are pretty much all of them that i can play, this one, hook, run around, mountains.
As you Blues Traveler is my bucket band my just got me tickets for Christmas and I will be living one of my dreams this Friday at the Monroe Center in Grand Rapids MI thank you baby I am madly in love with you lol still
don't know how this one got by me. I love BT and the 2 minute mark is why. John Poppers voice is his best instrument. WOW I had the strength TO LOOK YOU IN THE EYE sang so perfectly
This is the best song off their album...period. This is real music, not pop culture catchy tunes that sell records to sheep. Brilliant heartfelt writing. I live for real art like this! Thanks BT!!!!!!!!
It was on MTV storytellers, it's about the singers childhood friend who had a very troubled childhood. He always wondered what became of him, and he asks the devil if he made it through his demons or if he committed suicide.
Loved this song as a kid, just found it again. So sweet and emotional, John is so talented. Always wanted to know the story behind the song. Anyone know......?
Been a while since anyone posted about this song... Ill have my go. Excuse me if I ramble, half a bottle of rum will do that to ya. This is an anniversary of sorts. Im 33 years old, and I had a friend throughout most of my childhood, Ill call him Jeff. Jef and I were inseparable... He liked wrestling, I liked wrestling, He was in boy scouts, I was in boy scouts, He liked metal, I liked metal... We grew up meeting our loves and passing it between us... Then it came to drugs. He liked drugs... I started drugs... I followed him down some nasty rabbit holes. Until I saw what it could do to me. I stopped... He didnt. I tried to pull him out, but I could never save him. He got worse, I moved on... Cut a few years forward, I got a job and im working on building myself up, I get a call in the middle of the night. Its Jeff... Man was living in a halfway house... He had to fight to keep his mind straight all the time. He was a total burn out... He couldnt remember his own mothers number, but, he knew mine... He calls me and tells me hes ok, and that he misses me, and that when I can, I need to see him. I got him his moms number, told him to call her too... He never did. That was the last call I got from him. This is the tenth year of that call.... He passed away shortly after, couldnt stand the pain of life anymore... This song is to Jeff, This song is to the grief I feel that I couldnt save my friend... This is to the hope that one of these lives he'll break free. I miss you brother.
Sorry meant VH1 storytellers. My buddy had the best of storytellers cd and quotes by the songwriters were on the jacket. It was by far the most meaningful song on the cd.
God bless Adam carrolla. He brought me here. Adam if your reading this...Iowa loves you, give us a shout out on the podcast...lifetime supply of corn in it for you...
Does anybody know where I can hear the VH1 storytellers version of this song? I used to have it, it got deleted and now I can't seem to find it anywhere.
Look, It was over a year ago, I was young and naive and scared of the world! In the meantime I've been to rehab for posting cliched comments on RUclips. I'm a recovering addict and I'm still sensitive about the issue. It started with posting on a Rolling Stones video about how music was better back then...and I just lost control. I'm ashamed of my behavior and accept the guilt that must follow me the rest of my life. Thank you 69 for reminding me of how far I've come in recovery! God Bless
This song is about women who enslave their lover, and the pain they cause to those who know the men. Love is sometimes a prison, and the warden is a sexy bitch.
Patsfan.. you are totally correct I remember when I thought purple rain was the greatest movie ever.. then I watched it again 25 years later and realized its the lamest movie ever.. hahaha!
@patsfan41191 to answer: cuz lil girls and D-bag teenagers are not accustomed to great music. our job as their elders is to acquaint them with real artists. go bears!
@patsfan41191 to answer: cuz lil girls and D-bag teenagers are not accustomed to great music. our job as their elders is to acquaint them with real artists. go bears!
One of the MOST beautiful and underrated songs of all time....awesome.
the only song that has a permanent place in my playlist. there are good songs, then great songs, but this is....... well the word aint been invented yet for this song. thank u for uploading this song.
because when you listen to music it pierces your soul and invibrates every fiber of your being...unlike most people where music is just a mear back drop to thier overwhelming lives...
This is truely the most beautiful song I ever heard.
OMG! I haven't heard this song in FOREVER! This has always been my favorite!
My favorite blues traveler song hands down!
Originally a B side to the Runaround single. The lyrics are in the form of a letter written to the devil regarding Steven, a childhood friend of Popper who lived a tragic life of depression and death in the family. When BT took off Popper left the misery of his friend but would wonder what ever happened to Steven, and the song was born. In context this song is so deeply touching.
amazing... this song is a masterpiece
I have spent months trying to remember a song that I LOVED, was so moved by, couldnt remember the artist or the name of the song....THIS IS IT!!!! Thank you SO much for uploading this. There's a beautiful rendition on a live compilation album with other artists.... can't tell you the name of it, wish I knew. Thank you again.
John Popper: the Man, the Myth, the only guy ever to consistently procure and maintain multitudes of bags and variously sized containers, full of nothing but Brand New shiny harmonicas. ... I would like to communicate a humble and sincere thanks to John and Gina; as well as everyone else who helped along the way to MAKE Blues Traveller what it was and is and will continue to be, i believe forever; whether outside of time, or within, somehow. ... and kindly and causually in a respecting manner, thank that mASSIVe group of persons and pets and wildlife who had a part in the Blues Traveler experience; that group of contributors DOES indeed include, Brendan Hill, on the "drums". I love that jazzy rhythm at the foundation of Blues Trav's sound which you alone provide, one heartfelt beat at a time. Got to truly extend a mellow and warm, big old easy-going "thank you Sir" (with a genuine smile) ; for keeping the beat all these years. I LOVE your guys' music and you are superbly fantastic to see live -whether under the circus tent, or out in cold rain... Blues Trav, you all are truly appreciated in a rather deep and sincere, yet lofty and unbridled sort of way. ... Thx. -be Blessed everbody. : ) P.S. Be blessed especially, brother John, and all who you care for in this "life." ... Your biggest fan, potsmoker Doug Palmquist : ) P.S.S.: Be blessed brother :- ) and ALL who you love :- )
I know he is a tremendous harmonica player, but his voice can be so amazing at just the right moment in a song....love it
It is one of my favorite Blues Traveler songs. I have this cd from 1997 (I was 17) and always skipped this song. So immature to see its beauty. I loved Hook, Runaround, and Just Wait. A few years ago I "discovered" it and fell in love.
Indeed. This song is excellent!
John Popper is an amazing musician. All around, he is a virtouso in the truist sense of the word. They have been my favorite band for about 20 years now. I play harmonica, inspired by John, I started about 17 years ago, i can match him about 80 % on all of his songs. I have the intros note for note, however, his solos still escape me, like i said, his solos i only have them about 80%, he is insane...the songs are pretty much all of them that i can play, this one, hook, run around, mountains.
Amazing of you... I hope you still play. Let this be a message for you to revisit this song.
The very top thing on my bucket list is to see Blues Travelers live!
As you Blues Traveler is my bucket band my just got me tickets for Christmas and I will be living one of my dreams this Friday at the Monroe Center in Grand Rapids MI thank you baby I am madly in love with you lol still
I truly cannot express in words just how beautiful this song really is. I really can't. For once in my life, I am utterly speechless. Well done, BT.
don't know how this one got by me. I love BT and the 2 minute mark is why. John Poppers voice is his best instrument. WOW I had the strength TO LOOK YOU IN THE EYE sang so perfectly
I can't believe I never heard this B.T. song before! where the F have I been?? This song is amazing!
This song STILL gives me chills.
This is the best song off their album...period. This is real music, not pop culture catchy tunes that sell records to sheep. Brilliant heartfelt writing. I live for real art like this! Thanks BT!!!!!!!!
It was on MTV storytellers, it's about the singers childhood friend who had a very troubled childhood. He always wondered what became of him, and he asks the devil if he made it through his demons or if he committed suicide.
Wow...thanks for sharing... just wow.
regarding Oňa.. Hope ur happy in heaven my beloved friend.
amazing song.
My mom introduced me to this song after I lost one of my best friends to drugs... I'll never forget
I wish you well and stay strong.
my favorite blues tune of all time.
Loved this song as a kid, just found it again. So sweet and emotional, John is so talented. Always wanted to know the story behind the song. Anyone know......?
Thanks, thanks, thanks for sharing this. One of their very vest!
Muito obrigado, this is a masterpiece!
1:47 screenshot of the video game Crysis. One of my favorite PC games!
Muito boa essa música...
Hell Yeah, almost as much as love my friend Steve!
If you have not heard Popper's acoustic version of this (From VH1 Storytellers), go listen to it right now. It's beyond amazing.
Been a while since anyone posted about this song... Ill have my go. Excuse me if I ramble, half a bottle of rum will do that to ya.
This is an anniversary of sorts. Im 33 years old, and I had a friend throughout most of my childhood, Ill call him Jeff. Jef and I were inseparable... He liked wrestling, I liked wrestling, He was in boy scouts, I was in boy scouts, He liked metal, I liked metal... We grew up meeting our loves and passing it between us... Then it came to drugs. He liked drugs... I started drugs... I followed him down some nasty rabbit holes. Until I saw what it could do to me. I stopped... He didnt. I tried to pull him out, but I could never save him. He got worse, I moved on...
Cut a few years forward, I got a job and im working on building myself up, I get a call in the middle of the night. Its Jeff... Man was living in a halfway house... He had to fight to keep his mind straight all the time. He was a total burn out... He couldnt remember his own mothers number, but, he knew mine... He calls me and tells me hes ok, and that he misses me, and that when I can, I need to see him. I got him his moms number, told him to call her too... He never did.
That was the last call I got from him. This is the tenth year of that call....
He passed away shortly after, couldnt stand the pain of life anymore...
This song is to Jeff, This song is to the grief I feel that I couldnt save my friend... This is to the hope that one of these lives he'll break free.
I miss you brother.
KatoBloodsoul You have to find a way to believe he's with you. And he's happy and not struggling anymore. To "Jeff" today, tomorrow and forever.
Sorry meant VH1 storytellers. My buddy had the best of storytellers cd and quotes by the songwriters were on the jacket. It was by far the most meaningful song on the cd.
Regarding Steven. This is for you Mac~ I miss you. I love you. And I will see you on the other side~
I heard an explanation to this song and "I guessed your name" (referring to Rolling Stones 'Sympathy for the Devil"). He is talking to the devil.
that's a good one. i like it. i thought it was addiction or a toxic relationship, but the devil...clicks. thanks
I have never heard a sentiment such as yours expressed, how original!
Thanks, always wondered what this one was about.
God bless Adam carrolla. He brought me here. Adam if your reading this...Iowa loves you, give us a shout out on the podcast...lifetime supply of corn in it for you...
same!
+miapiare Northern Iowa! Ace Man brought me here. Get it on.
Adam brought me here too.
I was already here's can some call Adam and tell him to pick me up!!!!!
this rocks all ..................cb
Does anybody know where I can hear the VH1 storytellers version of this song? I used to have it, it got deleted and now I can't seem to find it anywhere.
@jerrymorales56 Well you've corrected it and now this song will haunt you forever.
Nice
*Live
Look, It was over a year ago, I was young and naive and scared of the world! In the meantime I've been to rehab for posting cliched comments on RUclips. I'm a recovering addict and I'm still sensitive about the issue. It started with posting on a Rolling Stones video about how music was better back then...and I just lost control. I'm ashamed of my behavior and accept the guilt that must follow me the rest of my life. Thank you 69 for reminding me of how far I've come in recovery! God Bless
This song is about women who enslave their lover, and the pain they cause to those who know the men. Love is sometimes a prison, and the warden is a sexy bitch.
John has a great voice but harmonica is his best instrument. I've never heard anyone that even comes close.
That's why he's Popper my friend, but please keep trying!
20 people just don't get it.
today it feels as if he wrote this regarding me
Patsfan.. you are totally correct I remember when I thought purple rain was the greatest movie ever.. then I watched it again 25 years later and realized its the lamest movie ever.. hahaha!
How did he know?
...and years later the band lost Bobby to an overdose...haunting
Stevens ok. he owns a pizza place in nawlins 9th ward and is alive and well. love you Steve.
I guessed your name
@patsfan41191 to answer: cuz lil girls and D-bag teenagers are not accustomed to great music. our job as their elders is to acquaint them with real artists. go bears!
@JasonGOrtiz i have mp3 of it, send me your email.
Interesting version, but Life from the Fall had the best rendition. I think the string tracks actually subtract from the song.
You're absolutely correct. Nonetheless, it stands alone as the greatest song in existence.
@@johnjohnfofohniam Truth
@patsfan41191 to answer: cuz lil girls and D-bag teenagers are not accustomed to great music. our job as their elders is to acquaint them with real artists. go bears!