When I was young, I loved old school punk rock and old metal/trash. My dad always struggled to relate to me and it was a struggle for a long time to even have a relationship with him. The turning point came when I was 16 years old, dad took me to the Jewish Mother in VA Beach to see Todd Snider. We watched the show, he knew the owner really well so he pulled a string and got Todd to come have a meal and a few beers with us after the show. He told Todd I was an aspiring musician and Todd immediately loved the idea, asked me if I wanted to jam with him after the venue cleared out. I begrudgingly accepted knowing this old hippie was not at all going to like the kind of music I played. Todd and I played together for about a half hour, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. Dude really dug what I was putting down and it opened my mind to music I wasn’t really into. He recorded an album that night, at that show. He sent me a free copy in the mail a few months later. At the end of the night, he shook my hand and told me I had a bright future and he believed in me. After all was said and done, dad and I were riding home together and he broke the news to me that his father, the grandfather I spend most of my childhood traveling the country with, who taught me how to build a log cabin in the Montana wilderness with just tools and hands; was terminally ill and didn’t have much time left. It absolutely broke my heart, and really opened my eyes as to how little time we really have on this planet. Now I have that album, and any time I listen to Snider, I think about that night, those men, and all the time we shared together. I became a man that night and didn’t even realize it until much later in life. Thanks for everything Todd, no matter how old I get; I’ll always buy tickets to your show and I’ll bring anyone willing to come. You never know how life will go and it’s best to spend it with people who genuinely make it a good time.
@donovjo
8 ай бұрын
great story!!
@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter
4 ай бұрын
❤
@LoiSPiskorz
4 жыл бұрын
I found John Prine last year RIP John, and now I've got todd😉. Just discovered him tonight.
@shawnr771
4 жыл бұрын
Todd is a nut. But he is a good hearted talented nut.
@rodneypratt4324
4 жыл бұрын
Years ago Snyder was on John Prine record company oh boy
@benjaminfountain1652
4 жыл бұрын
I just heard of Todd today. I went to a lakeside beach here in central PA, and there was this fellow that goes by the name of “Redwood” playing his guitar, and singing this song.
@koryvedepo3153
3 жыл бұрын
Good shit.
@lukeryan900
3 жыл бұрын
They're both wonderful
@benoverturf3523
3 жыл бұрын
I cant tell you how much this song helped when I really needed it.
@tushfinger
2 жыл бұрын
good
@fivecitydirttracker4776
4 жыл бұрын
Love all of Todds music but, Can't Complain I listen to over and over. I don't know....... just something about it...... Thanks Todd.
@gmajorspresents
6 жыл бұрын
They say his wisecracks between songs is worth the price of admission alone.
@hollyroom4503
4 жыл бұрын
I saw him about 5 years ago. He was pretty funny. This guy in the audience was screaming at him to play Talking Seattle Grunge Rock Blues to close. He scolded the guy for being rude then said he was going to play Freebird instead.
@Pfpg-t1i
2 жыл бұрын
I have seen him twice live although it has been years, he is phenomenal, great at reading the audience and making sure everyone has a good time.
@HeyCupertino
4 жыл бұрын
He's a legend live. Buy a ticket to see this man. Don't pretend you've got anything better to do on a Wednesday night.
@terichace7798
3 жыл бұрын
JUST DID. Albany, NY. Yep, a Wednesday! Wonderful. :))
@mariansmith9685
12 жыл бұрын
this song keeps me going at work
@OttieBlue
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could double triple thumbs up. Best ever for work.
@JustSad66
8 жыл бұрын
Been Prine fan since 1974. Todd, I can't complain,
@troyaikman1252
12 жыл бұрын
Just found out about his music this weekend, can't stop playing Can't Complain and Sunshine over and over. How did i not find this sooner! Great music.
@pourhowardpourhoward5635
4 жыл бұрын
Great to see Troy's testimonial.
@zhen2991
3 жыл бұрын
The Good Fight. Thanks.
@meredithharvey1488
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you to my brother wayne for sending me this beautiful song when i needed it
@tessjones5987
4 жыл бұрын
Great wisdom with a real human heart.
@lindakelley508
6 жыл бұрын
Never fails to lift my spirits
@pequea6952
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Todd ! 😊
@chad00023
12 жыл бұрын
i love you todd. seen ya at the castle theater in bloomington il and you were awesome and when i saw awesome i mean you moved the whole bunch a folks. hope your trails are clear and full of generouss people. hope to see you again soon -peace brother!
@hewhoisnotuseful
13 жыл бұрын
I love this version!
@scupper79
12 жыл бұрын
discovered him Freshman in HS. Songs for the Daily Planet. Missed out since. Enjoying the shit out of getting caught up. Talent like this is understood by the few. ..and I like it that way.
@davetupman462
5 күн бұрын
he loved to make people smile and he loved what he did
@dandog7840
5 жыл бұрын
John Prine meter....and soul.....straight to the heart
@annalefebre8448
Жыл бұрын
Todd Snider Rules!!
@johnwashington5065
4 ай бұрын
JT was here 💜 love ya
@frankycampbell9923
12 жыл бұрын
i wish i could kickit with todd... hes is completely one of my people!!!
@daviddeblois152
9 жыл бұрын
Were all waitin' in the dugout Wishin' we could pitch How you gonna throw a shutout If all you do is bitch ~ Brilliant
@lgsintheparty
11 жыл бұрын
this song makes me so fucking happy
@jodiehays
13 жыл бұрын
i don't know how you can like todd and not like this version.
@danthebeachman
6 жыл бұрын
See him live!!.....nothing phony about this artist!!
@mnparker
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Delightful, thoroughly.
@edmills1695
10 жыл бұрын
As close to Prine as you'll ever come!
@patrickfossenier3379
7 жыл бұрын
Just saw this. I was there! Go, Todd!
@Ajdizzle4rizzle
14 жыл бұрын
all I've done today is listen to Todd Snider who I recently discovered
@kenjacobson1143
4 жыл бұрын
Love this version
@dangputerz
8 жыл бұрын
Looks like 23 people do nothing but complain. He has a verse in there for them... probably hit too close to home.
@sassess
12 жыл бұрын
THIS MAN MAKES ME smiiiiiiillllle!!!!!!! :)
@briano.5746
6 жыл бұрын
Todd's fuckin' awesome !!!
@chathamgal09
10 жыл бұрын
I'm going to make my last stand and this time I can't be bought... on the other hand...... how much have you got?
@larrykuhn7162
6 жыл бұрын
He's right up there with Dillon and Prime he is just 51 or 52 bout my age he will go very far if he doesn't burn out completely
@tflannagan
3 жыл бұрын
Dylan and Prine?
@joshgotter4922
Жыл бұрын
This mans a treasure
@theogjb
7 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see him live!!
@brian5o
2 жыл бұрын
One of the finest folk singers in the world right here.
@melzwings
12 жыл бұрын
Love this guy!!
@TheJefreez
12 жыл бұрын
I can't complain.
@MrWhitelightning73
12 жыл бұрын
Nice song....Seems like a cool down to earth dude...Two thumbs up !!
@PoetlaureateNFDL
12 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@SharonSolesbee
13 жыл бұрын
This sounds much better :)... so sweet. It does justice for the words. Thank you for writing it and making us laugh.
@MuddyG
15 жыл бұрын
I like Todd Snider.
@twistedscience7479
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this.
@SargentAnus
14 жыл бұрын
Great song. Take it easy man.
@terryadams3489
2 жыл бұрын
Was this song back ground music on TV show "The Good Fight"
@ThreeChordGuitar
8 жыл бұрын
If you told me John Prine had written this song I would believe you... except it's so Todd Snider, it's not hard to believe he did!
@mammo7647
11 жыл бұрын
Keep it going as we march on down sister!
@myahw.9434
12 жыл бұрын
He is he's awesome!!
@mcoperahouse
13 жыл бұрын
Really looking forward to seeing Todd this weekend at the Opera House. Jim Thorpe PA...
@FinbarMagee
6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@custommu
12 жыл бұрын
Clever song understated melody and funny lyrics..
@jordanbenson3546
2 жыл бұрын
Good shit bro
@kparker203
5 жыл бұрын
Hey opened his show at heights with this song 2 days ago. Fucking rocked the whole set.
@rluv4evr
Жыл бұрын
Pretty F'n Deep Todd!..
@are_birds_real
3 жыл бұрын
Thank u babe
@lulejan1
8 жыл бұрын
Love Mr. Todd
@paragtime
12 жыл бұрын
one of his better ones..this is..
@TheDmaxey
7 жыл бұрын
my precioussssss
@chrisyeomans5547
7 жыл бұрын
Indeed master yoda
@tedskam
2 жыл бұрын
Welp. Took about 35 years, but this song just replaced U-2's song " Still haven't found what I'm looking for", as MY song. Thanks bro. ( And I hate people who say bro)
@harobikes730
13 жыл бұрын
@ZachTraxler well, he did fight a prescription drug addiction for a multitude of years...
@PoetlaureateNFDL
12 жыл бұрын
This guy is the new John Prine!
@brianbeecher3084
Жыл бұрын
As John Prine was once billed as the new Dylan.
@Ronja2H2
13 жыл бұрын
Great upload! :) Thanks to paschal421 for sharing this with me :)
@MeagerLivinMusic1
13 жыл бұрын
Great version!!!! You can't trust them screen printing folk.... They don't know their head from a whole in the screen.... LOL
@garyclontz7011
6 жыл бұрын
58 people are full of crap!
@TonyWud
11 жыл бұрын
Agree I you with Yoda
@brianwagar4512
3 жыл бұрын
Just another day at the office
@tristar365
12 жыл бұрын
where can i get this video
@guitarbilly48
12 жыл бұрын
Republicans. That's what scares people these days. That and, uh, democrats.
@Mclovin380
Жыл бұрын
This comment highlights the year 2022....God damn it brandon
@MuddyG
12 жыл бұрын
@sammyboy0425 Yes, she does.
@Ormuszoto
13 жыл бұрын
1 person has no idea what musical genius is!
@shadetreeslim
6 жыл бұрын
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ELVIS ANYWAYS?
@adrock1011
12 жыл бұрын
@afterglow2020 ... is cribbing another word for stealing? i'm sure he gives much credit and respect to prine... but you can't fault an artist for having similar style to another artist who came first... todd has a lot to say too... and i'm sure john prine likes todd as well
@larrykuhn7162
6 жыл бұрын
I'd love to take a trip and not leave the farm with Todd
@biggdogg497
7 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for John Prine, and google play my girl and I would have not heard of you.
@teejaywesterman7172
5 жыл бұрын
See him in concert before he's dead. We're fortunate to live in such a time
@bennoyes05
13 жыл бұрын
@jodiehays 0 dislikes. looks like err body agrees
@dreamwell2020
Жыл бұрын
Not sher if it got handed to him, but somehow this dude ended up with John Prine's torch.
@chrisyeomans5547
7 жыл бұрын
How is he not finger picking?
@lacomedyradio
6 жыл бұрын
Chris Yeomans glad I'm not the only one wondering this. Heard this on the radio and assumed it was finger picked
@paschal421
14 жыл бұрын
first todd song i ever in a cab in colorado i said turn it up who is that? now about three hundred songs later i just look forward to the next 300 with hope i got that in a colorado taxi over 10 years ago a little out of place a little out of tune play one more....
@SharonSolesbee
13 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I didn't mean to duplicate ... I really wasn't laughing that much :)
@z1catfish
13 жыл бұрын
He can't carry a tune, but I like it.
@paragtime
12 жыл бұрын
hate his politics but he is a talent..it happens.
@TonyWud
11 жыл бұрын
Might be time to look at your politics brother
@johnjfaber11
7 жыл бұрын
why does everyone say he's like John prine? he doesn't sound like him, Todd Snider songs are way more laid back with a more humor in them.. don't get wrong I love prine and Snider but not seeing the resemblance
@afterglow2020
13 жыл бұрын
This guy is cribbing straight from John Prine
@jonnypineapple7238
6 жыл бұрын
Todd has a talent for songwriting he learned from the best of the best songwriters. Many of his songs can be traced back to other songs by the artists he admires with great respect. He has no reservations in admitting that and you will hear him say it himself on live recordings. in my opinion, the recognizable familiarity contained within his music is part of what makes his songs so instantly held dear to the hearts of such a large audience. So heres to Todd and Townes Van Zant, Robert Earl Keen, Joe Ely, Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Bob Dylan, Steve Earl, Carl Hayes, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, John Haitt, Leon Russell, Lyle Lovett, Neil Diamond, Michael Nesmith (and also include all the others not mentioned here) who write songs we love so much.
@thedirtyred
12 жыл бұрын
Leftist? More like realist...
@bennoyes05
13 жыл бұрын
@johnsstime let's locate him and send him hate mail
@johnsstime
13 жыл бұрын
@bennoyes05 One dislike. Find us a tree, I've got the rope.
@johnsstime
13 жыл бұрын
@DenneyR Pretty cool comment, but good Lord man, become less tone deaf.
@ISa-jy8ol
4 жыл бұрын
You. Dont. Get. It.
@paragtime
12 жыл бұрын
love the way he sings...just wish his mind wasn't in the leftist gutter.he may still grow up some day.
@rodneygilbertson2231
6 жыл бұрын
Jim gravell Todd can stay firmly in the left lane!!!
@brianbeecher3084
Жыл бұрын
@@rodneygilbertson2231 this song is in no way political, at least not as I can see.
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