Hey mama, when you leave Don't leave a thing behind I don't want nothin' I can't use nothin' Take care into the hall And if you see my friends Tell them I'm fine Not using nothin' Almost burned out my eyes Threw my ears down to the floor I didn't see nothin' I didn't hear nothin' I stood there like a block of stone Knowin' all I had to know And nothin' more Man, that's nothin' As brothers our troubles are Locked in each others arms And you better pray They never find you Your back ain't strong enough For burdens doublefold They'd crush you down Down into nothin' Being born is going blind And buying down a thousand times To echoes strung On pure temptation Sorrow and solitude These are the precious things And the only words That are worth rememberin'
People need to quit simply googling and posting copy-pasted lyrics. What does buying down a thousand times even mean? The lyrics are, "BOWING DOWN a thousand times"... I also feel that he almost, "threw his years to the floor" He's talking to his mother in her latter years, and reconsidering his reckless drug use. Come on people!
Well done, good version of one of the best songs of one of the best songwriters ever. I saw Townes van Zandt live around 1990, and when introducing this song he said (quoted from memory): "If anybody understands this song, I advise them to seek professional help." Be good everyone!
My cousin introduced me to your channel a couple of days ago with this cover, knowing I'm a huge Townes fan, and I must say, you more than did it justice. I love the light tremolo on the guitar and your vocal style is beautiful. Great work, Cat. Please keep it up!
This is such a beautiful cover. Omg 😫❤👌 I just want to hug Cat Clyde. Shes so timeless, when you hear her sing it feels like youve known that voice for lifetimes.
Hey mama, when you leave Don't leave a thing behind I don't want nothin' I can't use nothin' Take care into the hall And if you see my friends Tell them I'm fine Not using nothin' Almost burned out my eyes Threw my ears down to the floor I didn't see nothin' I didn't hear nothin' I stood there like a block of stone Knowin' all I had to know And nothin' more Man, that's nothin' As brothers our troubles are Locked in each others arms And you better pray They never find you Beautiful voice, timeless song
Cat the voice of ten thousand angles and some! But so fuckn smooth and I am grateful to you all I have a lot of times is work and music and ur right up there in my top 5. And believe me I have a big variety.and thank u for the vid I needed some more good 🎶
I saw your thumbnail and didn't read the title and I remembered Van Zandt's place where Pancho and Lefty was shot. Then after I listened to that I saw your song was actually related to Van Zandt. Very nice cover!
I've only ever heard Colter Wall's cover. I honestly did not know it was a cover until I saw your cover of this song. Wonderful job. Way to bring a unique sound to a classic song.
This is spot on! Lots of people cover this song, but they always seem to be lacking those feelings of defeat and resignation that Townes channeled with this song. And you do it very well.
I was doing dishes when I turned this on and the moment you started singing my head spun around. I love Townes Van Zandt and you really did him justice here.
Beautiful song Cat, and you have executed it perfectly with your amazingly emotional voice!!! Awesome as always and Thanks for sharing your amazing talents 👌💞👍
This song breaks my heart and the mental hospitals I grew up in bc I was too creative lol but no one can play this song better than I heard you do it👌🏻💪🏻 You are golden. Can’t wait to see you in US again soon🤞🏻
Fantastic cover, love your voice. Keep them coming. I enjoyed the new song you played on Jam in YOUR Van, Hawk In A Tree. Can't wait to hear more new soungs you've written.
I knew from the first bit of guitar picking that I loved this song (okay, it helped that I knew Townes Van Zandt wrote it). But, Cat Clyde, you do not only play it well, you sing it well as well. Thanks for doing so good by Townes Van Zandt, on of my favorite musicians and song writers.
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Few people do a Townes song justice. Finalllllly....
Colter wall
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard
lost dog street band
Emmylou Harris, Pancho and Lefty.❤
Rowland S Howard
This is arguably Townes’ best song, and best-recorded song. Very tough to cover. Great job.
Hey mama, when you leave
Don't leave a thing behind
I don't want nothin'
I can't use nothin'
Take care into the hall
And if you see my friends
Tell them I'm fine
Not using nothin'
Almost burned out my eyes
Threw my ears down to the floor
I didn't see nothin'
I didn't hear nothin'
I stood there like a block of stone
Knowin' all I had to know
And nothin' more
Man, that's nothin'
As brothers our troubles are
Locked in each others arms
And you better pray
They never find you
Your back ain't strong enough
For burdens doublefold
They'd crush you down
Down into nothin'
Being born is going blind
And buying down a thousand times
To echoes strung
On pure temptation
Sorrow and solitude
These are the precious things
And the only words
That are worth rememberin'
Thanks friend :)
People need to quit simply googling and posting copy-pasted lyrics.
What does buying down a thousand times even mean? The lyrics are, "BOWING DOWN a thousand times"...
I also feel that he almost, "threw his years to the floor"
He's talking to his mother in her latter years, and reconsidering his reckless drug use. Come on people!
Still holds up as one of the best covers of all time.
Well done, good version of one of the best songs of one of the best songwriters ever. I saw Townes van Zandt live around 1990, and when introducing this song he said (quoted from memory): "If anybody understands this song, I advise them to seek professional help." Be good everyone!
Nice picking and singing. You did Towns proud. Thanks for keeping his Music alive.
Thanks. Love me some townes. love me so cat clyde
This and Colter Wall's covers are my favorite! Amazing job
Van Zandt was truly a masterful poet, excellent cover!
Number one on my search for Townes covers. Thank you, ma'am, for feeding my heart.
Long may you run.
My cousin introduced me to your channel a couple of days ago with this cover, knowing I'm a huge Townes fan, and I must say, you more than did it justice. I love the light tremolo on the guitar and your vocal style is beautiful. Great work, Cat. Please keep it up!
This is beautiful. Your voice is phenomenal!
One of Towne's darkest and bleakest songs. Well done Cat.
This is such a beautiful cover. Omg 😫❤👌 I just want to hug Cat Clyde. Shes so timeless, when you hear her sing it feels like youve known that voice for lifetimes.
Hey mama, when you leave
Don't leave a thing behind
I don't want nothin'
I can't use nothin'
Take care into the hall
And if you see my friends
Tell them I'm fine
Not using nothin'
Almost burned out my eyes
Threw my ears down to the floor
I didn't see nothin'
I didn't hear nothin'
I stood there like a block of stone
Knowin' all I had to know
And nothin' more
Man, that's nothin'
As brothers our troubles are
Locked in each others arms
And you better pray
They never find you
Beautiful voice, timeless song
Cat the voice of ten thousand angles and some! But so fuckn smooth and I am grateful to you all I have a lot of times is work and music and ur right up there in my top 5. And believe me I have a big variety.and thank u for the vid I needed some more good 🎶
Cat meets Townes. Classic. Usually not into covers but Cat does it serious justice
Magnificent. This would make Townes cry.
I doubt it. Those boys from Texas don't cry so easy. She does a great job though, no doubt.
You nailed it, this just DESTROYED me dude 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Have been waiting for more since your show in Vancouver... thank you! favorite artist hands down. The world needs more Cat Clyde !
Great cover from an amazing singer.
I saw your thumbnail and didn't read the title and I remembered Van Zandt's place where Pancho and Lefty was shot. Then after I listened to that I saw your song was actually related to Van Zandt. Very nice cover!
Beautiful!Very beautiful!
Greetings from France :)
I love the way you emphasize the notes to your voice gives it that I don't know soul twang
I've only ever heard Colter Wall's cover. I honestly did not know it was a cover until I saw your cover of this song. Wonderful job. Way to bring a unique sound to a classic song.
Favorite song.
this made my day during hard times
Cat Clyde = AWESOME
Wow. 👍👍
Her voice and the background with the workbench and the tools...can't get more American than this😍
dimitris katsoulis she is Canadian though.
Oh man.. that voice crushes my soul. In an amazing way. He died close to my hometown. Im very fond of his music.
This is spot on! Lots of people cover this song, but they always seem to be lacking those feelings of defeat and resignation that Townes channeled with this song. And you do it very well.
My God. Unreal
Beautiful cover, smooth and pure.
chills
Did Townes justice on this one. Beautiful cover!
Wow. Looking for colter wall, found this. Amazing. Great job.
Excellent cover of Nothin.
like the swing you put into it, very nice
I’m shook. Gives me chills absolutely beautiful music
Wow this is great, Peace !
I Love this version song. You do such an amazing job. I really enjoy listening to your voice. 😊❤
Wow that was amazing
So great.
You will go places
soo good, and beautiful vice
This one hits hard.
Just across your cover. Lost a lot of people this past 2 years. And I just want you to know , I hold this close to my heart.
Bravo!
What a voice, you did it justice. The feeling is there. So glad I discovered your channel ❤️
Amazing 👏
Beautiful
Still Waiting On That Flood...
Really Appreciate Your Expression And Enjoy Hearing Your Perspective Col. Clyde.
stunning!
Great voice
Favorite version of the song!
Thank you.needed that
Oh, wow. Thanks for sharing, I needed this today. Your voice is soothing.
C'est super !
It's very nice
Great cover
I was doing dishes when I turned this on and the moment you started singing my head spun around. I love Townes Van Zandt and you really did him justice here.
I love your voice
Yesss, been waiting for new Cat Clyde. I love it., thank you.
I love you and your tool backdrop
Great cover of Townes !! Also great that some one your age has even heard of him. Thumbs up!! All the way!
I clicked because my boyfriends cat’s name is Clyde. He is the best cat XD
absolutely beautiful recording, thank you!
Thank you. Good work
Beautiful song Cat, and you have executed it perfectly with your amazingly emotional voice!!! Awesome as always and Thanks for sharing your amazing talents 👌💞👍
Oh my goodness, this is now my favorite song of yours. Wow! All heart there, girl. Proud of you! I love you!
Bellísimo. Abrazo desde Argentina.
Great stuff! Thanks for posting!
This cover is perfect
Really nice job. Thanks for sharing it.
I get so excited when you release new music
Damn, I love this song . Probably the best its been sung .
2 thumbs up.
Well sung! Cheers!
Quite literally in the wood shed...
Love it!
Blues music is happy music
Beautiful cover.
Loved it
I love this.. Great Job.. I love Townes Van Zandt
Took me 5 months to find this only. Decent. Familiar with your stuff already.
Gonna try this with a Fuzz Face
Beautiful song and interpretation!
I love the workshop btw!
Cheers from the Patagonia, Argentina!
Cheers!
One of the very best cover ever!
Great song, great cover. Thanks for sharing.
This song breaks my heart and the mental hospitals I grew up in bc I was too creative lol but no one can play this song better than I heard you do it👌🏻💪🏻 You are golden. Can’t wait to see you in US again soon🤞🏻
wow , good stuff
Great, Moving. Thanks
Cat Clyde is amazing. I'm a fan. Great cover!
Fantastic cover, fantastic song. Thanks cat ❤
Man o man this is perfect
Hermoso
Beautiful. Well done
Hauntingly beautiful ♥️♥️♥️
Lovin the vibes
Thanks for sharing
Always look forward to your music
Much love from Oregon ♥️✌️
❤️
amazing voice and strumming Miss.Clyde !!!
Great job Cat, every time I see the Townes video of this song I cry with the old man. Townes could bring out despair better than anyone.
Fantastic cover, love your voice. Keep them coming. I enjoyed the new song you played on Jam in YOUR Van, Hawk In A Tree. Can't wait to hear more new soungs you've written.
I knew from the first bit of guitar picking that I loved this song (okay, it helped that I knew Townes Van Zandt wrote it). But, Cat Clyde, you do not only play it well, you sing it well as well. Thanks for doing so good by Townes Van Zandt, on of my favorite musicians and song writers.
Real Cool ! nice job.
Beautiful.