My friend used to get drunk grab a guitar and play their music. A year ago today he didn’t see no way but out and took his life. I wish he realized he was the luckiest man in so many ways. Love you Kenny. I hope you found the peace you were looking for.
I just lost my 3rd brother, now it is just me, this song says it all, I was the "Luckiest Man" to be raised with such fine brothers, such is the tale of the tape for Vietnam, we all participated, and the price must be paid, GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS, WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN ! Thank YOU Wood Brothers for this song, it warms my heart !
I think your brothers are okay. I was listening to this and I decided to scroll through the comments while also looking at the change from my pocket(something I don't do) I read your comment and was immediately emotional and looked down at the coin in my hand. misprint two eagles. no shit I'm serious. I debated telling you because it was so friggin weird. I'm sorry if it was offensive or too evocative. thank you and your brothers for your sacrifices. were gonna be okay.
We walk the path destined for our feet to trod. I too have question why I am spared from the trauma taking my life. I was never a soldier in combat, but have suffered trauma and survived. I know survivor’s guilt can weigh a spirit down. However, never lose sight of your gratitude and faithfulness. Blessed be brother. Your brothers’ spirits soar and are immortal 🌍🌬🌊🔥
I hope you're ok. I saw this and was sad. I can see how sad this is, and this touched me a lot thinking how alone you feel. I came through isolation, so this struck me as i look through sites alone too. God bless your precious heart. I'm soooo sorry. Very sad, to hear of your wonderful amazimg brothers, as we get older out here. God sees more than we know, i feel. Hope we all get through in love as it should be and figure this year out together...Many are finishing up for our end of age. I feel all of us are putting large weights off our shoulders, and it's been quite a life to get light shinning at this finish, we've lost ssh o many to have and keep our rights. We will make them glad we are not giving our rights they kept, for us, up..... ❤ This is seemingly getting tougher but we will stand for the rights all came here to have. Much peace to you and them for making us free, and we are going to be keeping our freedom, here. It's a tougher road for us left to finish up. It's all coming to a head out here soon. Much love sent to you all, for soooooo much strength to us, to keep going for our rights....❤❤ ❤
This song honestly helped me out of a dark place recently. I won’t go into the details, but I felt like giving up was the only thing I had strength left to do. Listening to this song, encouraged me to think of the problems in my life other people might even say I was “lucky” to have.
I played this to myself so many times while going through a divorce and fighting for time w my boys. Here I am 13 years later, viking with the Brothers
rasafrasahassenfrat This is in the top ten now. Working into the top 5. Heart of Gold good. City of New Orleans good. Not only is it a good song, the whole package is done well. Life long fan created.
Rip Desiree beck we loved this song and I’ll forever remember our times together holding each other and loving each other so much like there was never another bad health scare until it was too much and I lost you I love you ❤️
I heard you, for the first time, singing this recently at the Philadelphia Folk Festival ... I stood mesmerized by the truth of this poignant, simple message coming up the hill to me in the darkness ... so true to life's epic quest for joy. Thank you for it, and for delivering it so well. For I am indeed one of those luckiest men, and it was nice to hear that sung!
I saw the wood brothers live like 2 years ago in Minneapolis opening for G. Love. Best opening act I've ever seen. Can't go wrong with that upright bass.
I can't be the onlt one who hears just a hint of the Pixie's Where is my mind (especially the trampled by turtles version) in this? Fantastic tune, favorited.
Music or being great in general does not have anything to do with coming in first, let's face it; that is just impossible in music :) I'm sure we are all proud for knowing progressions and lyrics to favorite songs, but these gentlemen are true artists with real passion. Thank you Wood Brothers, you inspire me to pick up my old Yamaha and sing from my belly!
This song resonates with me deeply. Through grief, heartbreak, depression, I know I’m one of the lucky ones because I have such a huge and loving support system. And also to have lived and loved and lost is to better to have never lived or loved at all. Not gonna win, but I’m the luckiest woman. Please come to Reno/Sparks, NV. I saw you play at hardly strictly and then Lagunitas. Great shows.
Possibly the best song ever! My young son loves this song, He connected to it... This is what it's all about... connecting to the ordinary people... you have touched our lives with this amazing song... thank you
A GREAT friend just sent me this & WOW!!! That is so awesome that I was rocketed back to my first listen to James Taylor's album Mud Slide Slim & The Blue Horizon Band . . . (in other words) WWWWOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! EXCELLENT!
I onced rented an apartment from a man by the name of Wood. He and his brother used to get into fights and sing at one another to settle their disputes. Although i no longer live in his apartment, the memory of those times lives on in my mind, i can remember their songs. As a child, i couldnt imagine this would one day be the csse. Also, this is a really good song.
"I don't talk to the devil when he calls my name But sometimes when I'm losing it all seems the same And when I fall I'm back up again Just to slip on the same mistakes and slide right back in."
A throw back to another time. A place in time to be in. Glad I stumbled onto these guys. My lucky week for discovering new sounds. This makes me the "luckiest woman"...** Smiles**
I ran across these guys doing a free performance in Mad Square in NY on a very hot August afternoon. Sat through the whole thing despite the heat and a nice cool hotel room waiting a couple of block away. Been a fan ever since. They just keep getting better.
These guys are fantastic; love every album! Awesome musicianship, great lyrics, spot-on arrangements.... One of the bands I keep coming back to, whatever my mood; they have a song or ten to fit!
Somebodies Heine is Crowding my icebox, Somebodies cold one is giving me chills, guess I'll just close my eyes Cause I'm the luckiest man And you'll ask yourself Where is my mind? Where is my mind? Where is my mind? Way out in the water See it swimming
For a long time I loved mmw and saw them a bunch of times who knew Chris had a brother that was equally talented this band is a true testament that good roots music will always shine above
The brothers have something special that is rare in today's music. Keep putting out the music. I saw you in San Francisco at a place called Yoshi's. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen.
Not bad my ass..... You guys are so great. I've been photographing bands for over 10 years now. Shot over 100 or so. You're one of my favorites. Saw you open for Zach, but would love to shoot some photos for ya! Keep it up.
My whole Saturday and Sunday too I was thinking about ways not to lose I lay down my weapons is what I've done Too late to hide, feet too soft to run But people say I'm the luckiest man Yeah they say Running is useless and fighting is foolish You're not gonna win but still you're the luckiest man you're up against And too many horses and mysterious forces What you don't know is you are the luckiest man You're the luckiest man I done talked to the devil when he calls my name But sometimes when I'm losing it all seems the same And when I fall I'm back up again Just to slip on the same mistakes and slide right back in But people say I'm the luckiest man Yeah they say Running is useless and fighting is foolish You're not gonna win but still you're the luckiest man you're up against And too many horses and mysterious forces What you don't know is you are the luckiest man You're the luckiest man Try to keep my faith and keep my mind Hate to lose either one when the whip cracks behind And I can't help but mourning just a little each night People say everything is gonna be all right They say I'm the luckiest man Yeah they say That running is useless and fighting is foolish You're not gonna win but still you're the luckiest man you're up against And too many horses and mysterious forces What you don't know is you are the luckiest man You're the luckiest man You're the luckiest man
My friend used to get drunk grab a guitar and play their music. A year ago today he didn’t see no way but out and took his life. I wish he realized he was the luckiest man in so many ways. Love you Kenny. I hope you found the peace you were looking for.
RIP
It is never easy.. What's sad is I understand where he was.
i'M so SORRY
Hey man, I know how you feel, I shed tears everytime for the same reason.
Sorry brother
Just saw the Wood Brothers on the beach of the Jersey shore under the full moon. Best concert ever.
I just lost my 3rd brother, now it is just me, this song says it all, I was the "Luckiest Man" to be raised with such fine brothers, such is the tale of the tape for Vietnam, we all participated, and the price must be paid, GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS, WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN ! Thank YOU Wood Brothers for this song, it warms my heart !
Cheers to you and your brothers
I think your brothers are okay. I was listening to this and I decided to scroll through the comments while also looking at the change from my pocket(something I don't do) I read your comment and was immediately emotional and looked down at the coin in my hand.
misprint
two eagles.
no shit
I'm serious.
I debated telling you because it was so friggin weird.
I'm sorry if it was offensive or too evocative.
thank you and your brothers for your sacrifices.
were gonna be okay.
We walk the path destined for our feet to trod. I too have question why I am spared from the trauma taking my life. I was never a soldier in combat, but have suffered trauma and survived. I know survivor’s guilt can weigh a spirit down. However, never lose sight of your gratitude and faithfulness. Blessed be brother. Your brothers’ spirits soar and are immortal 🌍🌬🌊🔥
I hope you're ok. I saw this and was sad. I can see how sad this is, and this touched me a lot thinking how alone you feel. I came through isolation, so this struck me as i look through sites alone too. God bless your precious heart. I'm soooo sorry. Very sad, to hear of your wonderful amazimg brothers, as we get older out here. God sees more than we know, i feel. Hope we all get through in love as it should be and figure this year out together...Many are finishing up for our end of age. I feel all of us are putting large weights off our shoulders, and it's been quite a life to get light shinning at this finish, we've lost ssh o many to have and keep our rights. We will make them glad we are not giving our rights they kept, for us, up..... ❤ This is seemingly getting tougher but we will stand for the rights all came here to have. Much peace to you and them for making us free, and we are going to be keeping our freedom, here. It's a tougher road for us left to finish up. It's all coming to a head out here soon. Much love sent to you all, for soooooo much strength to us, to keep going for our rights....❤❤ ❤
This song honestly helped me out of a dark place recently. I won’t go into the details, but I felt like giving up was the only thing I had strength left to do. Listening to this song, encouraged me to think of the problems in my life other people might even say I was “lucky” to have.
I played this to myself so many times while going through a divorce and fighting for time w my boys. Here I am 13 years later, viking with the Brothers
This is my favorite song. Not my favorite Wood Brothers song, not my favorite folk song. My favorite song. Period.
😍🤯That’s an incredable diddy no doubt. SO much heart n’ soul in it
The bass solo 👌🏻🤌🏻
It's not just the lyrics, not just the music or the raspy vocals. It's the entire acoustic package.
Love it that these guys did it in a stairwell and used those acoustics for this recording. It's hard to express how much I like this song.
I'm starting to believe that if a band's title has "Brothers" in it and is under the folk genre, they are probably really good.
savvysunshineee check out the brothers comatose
savvysunshineee Punch brothers too!
I went to like this comment and apparently had already done so once before lol.
Avett Brothers.
savvysunshineee good outlook
Raw an beautiful - The Wood Brothers are a national treasure.
Totally agree
Mike Howe (RIP) Sent me here. He loves your Band. I am digging it too🤘
My 8 year old son LOVES this song...Everytime listen to this my heart melts...we love you ii😘
This song helped me get through the loss of my son. Beautiful music, powerful song.
Thank you for this comment, on a 2 year journey after losing my brother….
My Aunt played this song at her sons funnel. The bottom of his grave says luckiest man. Every time I hear this song I cry like a baby.
+mommatokaylee Funeral
+mommatokaylee now you've got me crying
+mommatokaylee damn thats pretty sad
I feel bad for u my 11 friend killed himself last year
Me, too.
This may be the best song I have ever heard. Neil Young good.
rasafrasahassenfrat This is in the top ten now. Working into the top 5. Heart of Gold good. City of New Orleans good. Not only is it a good song, the whole package is done well. Life long fan created.
+rasafrasahassenfrat An amazing song. Definitely underrated
Jordan Balzer The Wood Bros. kill it. I would love to see someone else take it to the next level.
rasafrasahassenfrat have you heard their new album?
+rasafrasahassenfrat You should see them live, they KICK!
Just seen these guys in Michigan. Shook hands. They are the best in every way!!
This song touches my soul
This band is performing in PA this weekend. Road trip from long island NY
bryan wizz just saw this reply now. Are they still performing this weekend?
Rip Desiree beck we loved this song and I’ll forever remember our times together holding each other and loving each other so much like there was never another bad health scare until it was too much and I lost you I love you ❤️
Such a beautiful song. Brings me back to the simpler days. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
I heard you, for the first time, singing this recently at the Philadelphia Folk Festival ... I stood mesmerized by the truth of this poignant, simple message coming up the hill to me in the darkness ... so true to life's epic quest for joy. Thank you for it, and for delivering it so well. For I am indeed one of those luckiest men, and it was nice to hear that sung!
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One word for these guys: AWESOME!
good work guys!....it's rare to hear well written music,with good lyrics....cheers
I saw the wood brothers live like 2 years ago in Minneapolis opening for G. Love. Best opening act I've ever seen. Can't go wrong with that upright bass.
I can't be the onlt one who hears just a hint of the Pixie's Where is my mind (especially the trampled by turtles version) in this? Fantastic tune, favorited.
Definitely, same chords for part of it. Dope song
Definitely
Ronald Colman I was hearing more “say it ain’t so”
This, where is my mind, and say it ain't so, are all based around the same or very similar guitar chord progression.
I definitely agree!
I love this song 💗🍀 I have listened to this song multiple times, and I think this song speaks to gratitude and contentment.
Fox Theater staff in Oakland love you guys. Keep coming and I’ll keep working for free just to listen from the balcony
Man those bass solo's get me every time.
The Stand up bass is insane good. This version of the song it is 'mic'd up loud. You can hardly hear it on most of their songs. PLEASE pump the bass
Running is useless
Fighting is foolish
Love this song those Chords get me .. the echo and acoustics of the hallway .. awesome thanks wood bros.
hearing a bit of Van Morrison in this!
Oh man!!!! Was für ein wunderschönes Stück!!!!
Music or being great in general does not have anything to do with coming in first, let's face it; that is just impossible in music :) I'm sure we are all proud for knowing progressions and lyrics to favorite songs, but these gentlemen are true artists with real passion. Thank you Wood Brothers, you inspire me to pick up my old Yamaha and sing from my belly!
Love this song 👍🏻. Acoustic version is the best I've heard.
my favorite Wood Bro's song. I have saw them in concert once they put on a phenomenal show.
I just played along with my banjo! love this song!
I can't stop singing and playing this song. A really good one!
beautiful.
This song resonates with me deeply. Through grief, heartbreak, depression, I know I’m one of the lucky ones because I have such a huge and loving support system. And also to have lived and loved and lost is to better to have never lived or loved at all. Not gonna win, but I’m the luckiest woman. Please come to Reno/Sparks, NV. I saw you play at hardly strictly and then Lagunitas. Great shows.
Great song!! Saw them last night in Knoxville TN!! Great show, I enjoyed it more than Trampled by Turtles... which I never thought would be possible!!
Wow thats a tough one....It's hard to compare...
Simply brilliant...the playing, the feeling, the song. Spectacular.
I like this rendition.
Simple and soulful
song makes my soul tingle!
these guys were awesome at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in sf last weekend..favorite set
Axs TV were I found woods brother. On TV been listen to them every. Since 2012
Beautiful
Love the wood brothers
Saw them live last night what a great show
Possibly the best song ever! My young son loves this song, He connected to it... This is what it's all about... connecting to the ordinary people... you have touched our lives with this amazing song... thank you
These guys are amazing live! Do yourself a favor and see them if they come to town.
WOW! I mean WOW! I know what I am listening to for the next forever.
I listen to this song several times a week. I believe you. Can't say that about allot of people anymore.
You guys are awesome ❤
Brilliant
Great song...thank you!
Beautiful.
A GREAT friend just sent me this & WOW!!! That is so awesome that I was rocketed back to my first listen to James Taylor's album Mud Slide Slim & The Blue Horizon Band . . . (in other words) WWWWOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! EXCELLENT!
I just can't say how much these gentleman amaze me. I can only hope to write songs like this. Still I try.
I onced rented an apartment from a man by the name of Wood. He and his brother used to get into fights and sing at one another to settle their disputes. Although i no longer live in his apartment, the memory of those times lives on in my mind, i can remember their songs. As a child, i couldnt imagine this would one day be the csse. Also, this is a really good song.
"I don't talk to the devil when he calls my name
But sometimes when I'm losing it all seems the same
And when I fall I'm back up again
Just to slip on the same mistakes and slide right back in."
That verse says it all
gave me chills..if it gives me chills, it's a good tune
Amazing song. Great video production. Perfect setting!
So good... This one hits hard.
A throw back to another time. A place in time to be in. Glad I stumbled onto these guys. My lucky week for discovering new sounds. This makes me the "luckiest woman"...** Smiles**
I ran across these guys doing a free performance in Mad Square in NY on a very hot August afternoon. Sat through the whole thing despite the heat and a nice cool hotel room waiting a couple of block away. Been a fan ever since. They just keep getting better.
I Love this tune
Makes my soul happy
I think it was a couple years ago when I first heard the wood brothers ,and have been a fan from the first time I heard them
I love this song!!! so much
His voice gives me a really nice warm feeling.
I got the chance to meet these guys and see them perform at the Concerts in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Great guys.
Beautiful. As are all the productions of Mason Jar. Keep up the good work! Love what you guys do.
Went to a show last night at the fine line in MPLS. I was blown away! Amazing stuff!
These guys are fantastic; love every album! Awesome musicianship, great lyrics, spot-on arrangements.... One of the bands I keep coming back to, whatever my mood; they have a song or ten to fit!
That bass is COOKING son - love this song and this band.. jeez
Somebodies Heine is Crowding my icebox,
Somebodies cold one is giving me chills, guess I'll just close my eyes
Cause I'm the luckiest man
And you'll ask yourself
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Way out in the water
See it swimming
Makes a great mashup at acoustic shows :)
You guys ever hear say it ain't so by weezer?
What a great tune!
perfect
Looking forward to TWB's show tonight in Denver 12/6/18.
🌛🌻🎸
They're the BEST!!!!!!
For a long time I loved mmw and saw them a bunch of times who knew Chris had a brother that was equally talented this band is a true testament that good roots music will always shine above
This will play at my wedding 😬🙏
I love this song so much
I love your song guys, just wanted to let you know.
Very Cool!!
They were so awesome at Red Rocks in Morrison 5-6 years ago
Makes me miss my friend an awful lot when I hear this song. It's beautiful
Now this is music...
Still just as good as ever! Almost 2020 lets go!!!!
Thank you. I'm now a fan.
The brothers have something special that is rare in today's music. Keep putting out the music. I saw you in San Francisco at a place called Yoshi's. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen.
That bass playing.....goot lawd!
Not to mention, this is one of the most soulful songs around!
Oh my lord love these guys so awesome chills for sure
so good.
STILL LOVE the WOOD Bros! 5 yrs later...see comment below!
Not bad my ass..... You guys are so great. I've been photographing bands for over 10 years now. Shot over 100 or so. You're one of my favorites. Saw you open for Zach, but would love to shoot some photos for ya! Keep it up.
This a really good song.
My whole Saturday and Sunday too
I was thinking about ways not to lose
I lay down my weapons is what I've done
Too late to hide, feet too soft to run
But people say I'm the luckiest man
Yeah they say
Running is useless and fighting is foolish
You're not gonna win but still you're the luckiest man you're up against
And too many horses and mysterious forces
What you don't know is you are the luckiest man
You're the luckiest man
I done talked to the devil when he calls my name
But sometimes when I'm losing it all seems the same
And when I fall I'm back up again
Just to slip on the same mistakes and slide right back in
But people say I'm the luckiest man
Yeah they say
Running is useless and fighting is foolish
You're not gonna win but still you're the luckiest man you're up against
And too many horses and mysterious forces
What you don't know is you are the luckiest man
You're the luckiest man
Try to keep my faith and keep my mind
Hate to lose either one when the whip cracks behind
And I can't help but mourning just a little each night
People say everything is gonna be all right
They say I'm the luckiest man
Yeah they say
That running is useless and fighting is foolish
You're not gonna win but still you're the luckiest man you're up against
And too many horses and mysterious forces
What you don't know is you are the luckiest man
You're the luckiest man
You're the luckiest man