Come here for the music, stay for the therapy. Thanks Michael. I know I'm not alone when I say that you have a special way of communicating with your audience.
I totally agree . im legally blind i dont work or drive. Channels like this help me feel a sense of community through emotion amd music. It means the world to me
What an interesting guy. This is the quote on Travis' homepage. An orphan who turned into a preacher, A preacher who turned into a songwriter, A songwriter that turned into a drunk, A drunk that is learning to be a human
Man… my favorite time of day. I’m a trucker, guitarist, husband, father. When I shut this rig down at night, I always go straight to your UA-cam. I travel with my Gibson CL-50, break it out and watch your stuff. Your soul touches my soul. Thanks!
Michael.....ive spent 10yrs carrying that grudge over my divorce. I said things that i truly regret. The lyrics in the song.....spot on. What u said...spot on. This video is, IMO, your best EVER!!! Probably because its home with me. Thnk u. PS: as an over the road truck driver, your comment about the highways.....so true. This job has been both a blessing and somewhat of a curse.
Watched this last night before bed, woke up and watched it again. Powerful stuff, I’m a 17 year old kid and have been going through it a little bit with my parents, haven’t been my best to say the least. You’ve really convinced me that picking up my guitar beats getting in trouble when I need to get away from it all. The true fight is within indeed. Thanks again Michael.
Good on ya. Some advice, learned the hard way…think before you act. It’s crazy how something you do when you’re young and dumb can literally affect the REST of your life, not in a good way. Life is short, but it can seem really long when you’re living with bad decisions. God bless you, bubba, keep your chin up.
if i could go back to the time in my life you are experiencing now... id say to myself "stop smoking, lay off the weed, and start lifting weights 5 days a week." hope your sitch is getting better since you posted.
Reid, I am a 56 year old man and father of six kids. Trust me when I tell you, your parents love you more than you will ever know until you have a child. Hang in there young man, your life’s journey is just beginning. Whatever the issues are with your parents, work it out. All of my kids are grown and out of the house, and after losing their mother years ago I would give everything to do it all again. Cheers
“Building a life around my family instead of building my family around my life”. Thats a quote i will not forget. Indirectly we have a lot in common. I started playing at 9, went off the rails a few times. But, yes, I built my life around my family. Loved my Dad more than words can say. Thanks Michael for this particular video. Chris
I just watched a video he did explaining what his inspiration was to write this song...He talked a lot about you and this video..He said because of this video his You tube site blew up...He thanked you for that...This is a great song and your evaluation of it is also great...
Thanks for introducing our friend on this account! I've been following Travis for several years now and he's simply amazing. He's having some health issues right now and needs the support. Hopefully he'll be back soon. If you've never heard him live, you should really treat yourself. It's like going to church.
My dad was a truck driver he did what he had to do for the family. I understood that even as child. My dad is 80 now and he is my best friend. Not sure what I'll do when he's gone but I'm not wasting time with rhat rite now. Love your people we are only here for a little while. ❤
Your channel has opened me up to all sorts of artists I’ve never heard of. It’s inspiring to pick the guitar up after watching one of your vids. Thank you for that!
Going away isn't the solution... so true ... Man when Travis sings "like my father the only man ghat broke my heart" it gets you back home straight away...
“Absolutely unbelievable”. This song reminds me of so much of my life as I’m sure it does many more of you. I don’t want this artist to change, but he deserves to be heard!
Hi Michael! I have to go on here again and say that you are amazing! The tune itself is wonderful, just like you say, but even more so, you are. The way you dig in to it with respect, knowledge and humbleness. Sharing your thoughts, pain and wisdom. All in the context of music. Beautiful. Thank you!
This one plus your interpretation of it made me tear up a little.. I have a difficult relationship with my father as well, partly because he lost his at a young age. It's amazing how much we learn about our parents after we get over ourselves and grow up a little. Now I'm just glad I get to have him in my life in any form, and i know why he acts the way he does now, he never had that complete family bond like he does now, and doesn't really know how to handle it all the time. Love your channel and now this song, thank you man!
I opened for Travis in Hutto Tx at little bar a couple of years ago. There was maybe 12 people there but they were from all over the country and it was one of the top 5 concerts I’ve ever seen. Travis is freakin incredible y’all.
My father had first shown me this song about 5 months ago, he always told him how it made him tear up because of how true it was. he passed away less than a month ago. i never understood what this song meant until he passed. this song will always mean the world to me, i miss him so much. Rest in peace dad 1963-2023♥
I lost my father just over a year ago. Rocky relationship, our anger was disguised in fear. He lost a son during covid and I lost a brother, my best friend. We kindled our relationship over time and I'm glad we made peace long before he passed. You say so much without saying much at all and it's powerful. My brother who was a guitarist, would've loved your channel and I'm grateful to have found it. His soul resonates with your passion for music, and for that...I thank you. Keep up the good work. I'm just saddened I've just come across this video now. None the less...You've got a long time follower.
After a year this is still amazing. This video and your interview with Travis have lead me down one of the best rabbit holes of my life. Thanks to both of you
Love how you relate so many lyrics to your own life. That's what music is all about and why we all appreciate this genre (as well as many others) so much. Love your channel ❤
My old man has got a terminal illness and he’s asleep in his chair. Watching this and watching him and appreciating the life he’s help build for me has been a powerful moment. Thanks to you Michael and to this fucking saint Travis . I’m diving into his music asap
Michael - been following you since some of your first guitar lessons back in the day. You’re offering something that almost no one in this genre (reaction videos, guitartube, etc) is offering: humanity. It’s a good reminder that all the technicalities in the music means nothing if the humanity is lost in it. Keep doing you man. You’re creating something special here :) Cheers!
The music in my family died when all the old men did. I'm their daughter and niece and grand child. The only place all their music still exists is in my head. The women didn't usually play the guitars. It's not that we weren't allowed. It just wasn't expected. But now there's no one else. I have to do this. I bought a guitar. All I know is how to hold it. So I was holding it, trying to learn what comes next. But I put it down for a second after watching a couple of your videos. Because I'm so in love with HOW in-love you are with music. Just like me. We don't hear it with our ears. We hear it with our hearts. I see you : )
This should have some with a warning. It broke my heart and made me smile. It made me cry and forgive my father. Thanks Michael. You’re a man with heart.
I love your channel so much. I'm so impacted watching someone else be so impacted by music that is so impactful. It feels like I'm being heard. You articulate so well the meaning of music in our lives, no matter the genre.
Haven't stopped listening to him since I heard this. What a great artist. Inspirational guitar and some amazing songs that just ring true in so many ways. I love these recommendations.
really appreciate you sharing a little of your insides. this was my favorite episode of yours cuz your heart touched mine. all the love and respect to you and gosh darn music for poking us in the tender places :).
I really needed this today more then you know. I recently lost someone very close to me and have been struggling day to day. I have felt like a lot of my insecurities from my past and past experiences have been dictating my life recently. Everyday isn’t suppose to be roses and chocolates, but it is good to be reminded to keep pushing towards something better. Thanks man, much love 🙏
Wow sideways has some hauntingly beautiful lyrics….. From the opening line “If I could buy my self a conscience that wasn’t broken” to the heart stopping “I have moments when I act just like my father, the only man that ever broke my heart” Wow, this is a songwriter that has been seasoned with pain and hurt, and his words cut beneath the layers of our onion heart to get to the center !!! God Bless this man with Peace
In 1981, I saw my first Bruce Springsteen show at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. I knew two songs going in, Born to Run and Hungry Heart, the single from his new album the River. For four hours I sat and listened to songs I had heard on the radio, not knowing the artist.The song that hit the most was Independence Day, a song about his relationship with his father. One line in particular struck a chord, "there was just no way that this house could hold the two of us, I guess that we were just too much of the same kind." After the show, when I got home, the local radio station was replaying the concert song for song, I walked in during Independence Day. It summed up my relationship with my father at the time. He passed in 1999 and I was by his side. A lot of water under the bridge, a lot of fences were mended. Thanks to Fred S for introducing me to this amazing song.
This is so powerful! Lost my pops ten years ago and still miss him every day. I didn't cry for over a year, and this was very troubling to me, I thought "what the hell is wrong with me?" It turns out that I was just a lot like pops, hard to show emotion because to show emotion I always thought that leaves me vulnerable. And it does, but that's all a part of it too. I think it is when you're most vulnerable, that's when you find out what you are really made of. Anyway, I can go on all day with this, but I just want to say thank you! I am crying now and I think it's exactly what I needed right now, actually been needing it for a long time, and this is the first real release of grief I've had since I lost my little brother Jason. I miss playing with them both. It took me almost two years before I could even look at my guitar, Just too painful to lose the most important person in my life. Not only was Jason my little brother, he was also my best friend, and the one who always pushed me to play more. It's funny. I taught him how to play, well, I showed him a few chords, and he took off like a rocket!!! Within two months he had blown way past my abilities, phenomenal to watch him play, and to learn from him. THANK YOU MICHAEL!!! Also the guy that sent this to you!! What a great song.
"the roads and the highways won't get you there". As someone who's been relocating for years trying to find some peace...I gotta say I am stunned after watching this video. I came here to enjoy music and find new artists, not face my demons, Michael. Kidding aside, thanks for what you do and I wish you all the best. Your kids are lucky to have you as their father.
It so was for this channel and thank you for reviewing it and opening your heart to us all. What a beautiful song I love the words also the "slide guitar" I don't know what it is called but it tweaks my heart. ❤️
Great song!! I was brought to tears by the both of you. Not because of how I understand how you had it, but how fortunate I am to have a great father. I’m not learning to play the guitar but love music and what your doing. God bless you and your family. I real enjoy your channel. Thanks
sir i don’t know who you are, i’ve never seen your videos before, but as a young guitarist and a kid with a difficult relationship with my father, this video found me at a good time. my dad’s birthday is this month too. your insights about this song, music and life really affected me today. i don’t know if you’ll ever see this, but i’ve gotta say thank you. kudos to you sir
Hit me in the gut bright and early at 6am hahaha. It was fantastic and I'm gonna spend the day listening to this guy. Thanks for doing this one Michael -- appreciate the honesty about your family.
This channel introduces me to music I would never gravitate towards on my own and I’m grateful for it. I came here to learn some guitar stuff but walk away with so much more each time. Thank you!
Travis is a treasure! A gem! So glad you discovered him. Delve in to all his music. You won’t regret it! I’m thankful Travis turned me in to you, Michael. 💛🙏
“Going away isn’t the solution. You have to go TOWARDS something; because you can be an object in motion, but it doesn’t mean that you’re going to a place that will change what you’re bringing with you.” That’s not bad English, sir. As a man who always seems to be on the run, it’s some of the truest words I’ve ever heard.
Man. Michael, huge respect for being honest and vulnerable here. I'm starting to have the realizationed that you've reached, and trying to hurt my Dad the way he hurt me only causes more maddening pain to myself. Spending a long time alone will eventually bring this realization to fruition. Thankyou for sharing, I've been a subscriber of yours for quite awhile now, now I know I'm a true fan for life.
This song was written about my life it's almost like I was lead here just to here it and to hear you explain it I've played and performed over 45yrs and never has a song broke my heart like this. I'm messed up with unwanted tears but thank you so much for sharing this. Love what you do
Thanks to whoever brought this to Michael's attention. Michael you said something that you should use as a lyric. "All alone on the road. Driving to keep moving to find something to care about. To find something to get away from. But going away isn't the solution. You have to go towards something."
This was a necessary listen for me right now. Thank you so much for sharing and showing strength in transparency. This was strikingly beautiful, and you are a gifted communicator!
You know, you are as talented at connecting with people as you are with music. I never thought of forgiveness a gift to oneself till hearing this. Thank you brother.
Love the Colter Wall hat! Songs like these are what music was meant for, in my opinion, and I’m glad you appreciate them! Thank you for all these videos, it’s so refreshing to listen to a true music fan love and appreciate all of my favorite tunes! More Lost Dog Street Band and Tyler Childers I hope! Keep Killin’ it, Man, I appreciate you so much, I get lost in your videos every night while unwinding after a long day at work! 🤙🏻
The one who holds the grudge is the one who carries the burden. I needed to hear that. Ive been heart-broken by a man and I still feel horrible about it, but I dont want to anymore. He's fine, living his life. I want that too.
This episode was really beautiful! Thanks for being vulnerable with us, and brave in sharing about how it resonated with you. Also thanks to the guy who suggested this one, it really is a gorgeous song!
Shortly after my son was born I quit over the road trucking. My dad laid into me like never before. Told me I would never be able to "provide for my family". Here we are 10 years later, I'm doing just fine financially and I am home every night by 6:00. Maybe my definition of "providing for my family" is a little different from his.
Incredibly powerful. Thanks for sharing this song. Thanks for sharing your journey Michael. Thought I was going to get a quick music lesson during my lunch break, Got a beautiful song, an inspiring life lesson and am now sitting here with tears streaming down my face!
I dont play guitar though Ive had a handful of them. I keep one in the closet that belonged to my aunt. When I pick one up I always felt like a producer of sound rather than a player and frankly there are many artistic things that come easier for me so for me its about utilizing my timefor more productive things. 3 days ago my dad moved to my town in Arkansas from St. Louis. Hes only been here twice when my daughters were born. Ill be 50 this year. Hes not sick and by my estimate he will live to be 90 at least. He said he was tired of waking up every day missing us. Well hot damn its about fuckin' time!!!. Better late than never. To the people missing their dads in whatever way- i wish you progress and peace . And most of all , patience. All things are possible and sometimes it take 50 yrs.
He’s been my favorite songwriters for a long time. I got to see him in VA at a very small cafe and it was unbelievable. Nobody in there new what greatness they were witnessing. He signed my guitar too. Lol. Travis is the man.
Word! I sat and cried watching him perform in California. Maybe it was a culmination of things, taking my girlfriend to a place I had lived as a teenager through a young man, the wine, and the music. Became an instant fan.
You’re a good man. As awesome as it is to keep stumbling upon great new music through this channel, it’s even more encouraging to see you model healthy manhood and encourage us to connect with music in powerful ways like this. Thanks, man ✊🏻
Wow! This guy writes powerful songs. He has another one Learning how to live alone (acoustic) which is amazing as well. Thank you for using your platform to connect people with music, I don't know if I ever would have come across him other wise.
Man, I've sure been exposed to a lot of great new music from your react videos and can't thank you enough for that! I appreciate your dedication to not just beating the drum of the old classics like some other channels but shedding light on modern artists as well. You rock!
duuude, you are sooooo wise beyond your years! I came here for a guitar lesson and ended up getting and sharing life lessons! absolutely amazing in all that we're going thru we can find gems like this when we need it! btw, that pedal steel is sooo damn tasty. my dad showed me to listen to it. soooo underrated!
So beautiful, thank you for always being so honest and vulnerable. This touched me. Daddy issues coming out sideways here. Working on it. Always love you show. Gonna go grab my acoustic!
WOW JUST FREAKIN WOW. So, I started playing at 5 because I wanted to be like my dad then I discovered Neal Schon then EVH and finally Eric Johnson then wouldn't you know it, my dad died in 87 2 weeks after my 16th birthday and I went so far off the rails. I put 1,593,000 miles on the road at a job I didn't want. This song has my world written all over it. Hard to watch but simply perfect. Thanks for sharing
First time I've ever heard this gentleman or this song. I really love music that gets me misty. Man, this is timeless beauty. Thanks so much for sharing this and for your great comments and insights.
Come here for the music, stay for the therapy. Thanks Michael. I know I'm not alone when I say that you have a special way of communicating with your audience.
Thx kevin. I appreciate you very much
Agree, agree!
Amen.
💯
I totally agree . im legally blind i dont work or drive. Channels like this help me feel a sense of community through emotion amd music. It means the world to me
What an interesting guy. This is the quote on Travis' homepage.
An orphan who turned into a preacher,
A preacher who turned into a songwriter,
A songwriter that turned into a drunk,
A drunk that is learning to be a human
What a beauty, learning to be human... Growth never stops.
He is the man...check out his song Old Ghost
Holy shit.
@@Guitargate Travis has a pretty impressive list of song credits but nobody can perform them better than him because they come from an honest place.
Dayum what a way with words this man has
Man… my favorite time of day. I’m a trucker, guitarist, husband, father. When I shut this rig down at night, I always go straight to your UA-cam. I travel with my Gibson CL-50, break it out and watch your stuff. Your soul touches my soul. Thanks!
Love it Pete!! Thanks so much! Be safe out there.
Who is the singer
Soul to soul... the only way to go!❤
“The one who carry’s the grudge, carry’s the burden” wow Michael, incredible.
sounds like a great lyric.
Gotta love them for who they are not who you want them to be… healthy boundaries…. In the same boat here… it’s sad but it is what it is.
“The one that holds the grudge carries the burden” Wow that’s one of the realest things I’ve heard in a while
Real talk brother!
I realized that lesson a while back. But I couldn’t have put it so eloquently. Love it.
Michael.....ive spent 10yrs carrying that grudge over my divorce. I said things that i truly regret. The lyrics in the song.....spot on. What u said...spot on. This video is, IMO, your best EVER!!! Probably because its home with me. Thnk u.
PS: as an over the road truck driver, your comment about the highways.....so true. This job has been both a blessing and somewhat of a curse.
Yes, I relate a lot to the background story of Michael regarding my dad... including building my life around my family as good as I can
Well, sometimes it's all you can get from a bad situation, and then it might be worth it. For a while. Letting go is usually hard, after all.
It blows me away to hear a song in my ears that I've been listening to in my heart for years.
Now THATS A LINE!!
Wow! Just wow, exactly that!
Thought i was done crying.....until i read this comment. Its all good tho.
I was looking for the words. You nailed it.
Well said, Sir.
I turned my backroads into highways long ago on my way to making a mountain from little hills
Watched this last night before bed, woke up and watched it again. Powerful stuff, I’m a 17 year old kid and have been going through it a little bit with my parents, haven’t been my best to say the least. You’ve really convinced me that picking up my guitar beats getting in trouble when I need to get away from it all. The true fight is within indeed. Thanks again Michael.
Good on ya. Some advice, learned the hard way…think before you act. It’s crazy how something you do when you’re young and dumb can literally affect the REST of your life, not in a good way. Life is short, but it can seem really long when you’re living with bad decisions. God bless you, bubba, keep your chin up.
if i could go back to the time in my life you are experiencing now... id say to myself "stop smoking, lay off the weed, and start lifting weights 5 days a week." hope your sitch is getting better since you posted.
good luck to you bud, it doesn't get any easier.
Reid, I am a 56 year old man and father of six kids. Trust me when I tell you, your parents love you more than you will ever know until you have a child. Hang in there young man, your life’s journey is just beginning. Whatever the issues are with your parents, work it out. All of my kids are grown and out of the house, and after losing their mother years ago I would give everything to do it all again. Cheers
You’re streets ahead of your contemporaries.
"Going away isn't the solution..."
Wise words. Wherever you go, there you are.
“Building a life around my family instead of building my family around my life”. Thats a quote i will not forget. Indirectly we have a lot in common. I started playing at 9, went off the rails a few times. But, yes, I built my life around my family. Loved my Dad more than words can say. Thanks Michael for this particular video. Chris
Wow- started guitar at 9.
Been through a lot of valleys as well.
Love my pops too...
My names Chris...
❤️✌🏼
Love you brother :)
I just watched a video he did explaining what his inspiration was to write this song...He talked a lot about you and this video..He said because of this video his You tube site blew up...He thanked you for that...This is a great song and your evaluation of it is also great...
That is awesome. Thanks for sharing this, Don! 👏🏼
Thank you! Nice piece of music! Rebecca Ryland. So beautiful!
I agree, a great piece of music! Thank you! - Rebecca Ryland, Davis, California
people have a lot more shared experiences than they realize. we're a lot more alike than we are different
Fact. Thx brother
This is fred !! Thank you
Music binds, connects and heals
I don't know you personally, but I know people like us.......
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Thanks for introducing our friend on this account! I've been following Travis for several years now and he's simply amazing. He's having some health issues right now and needs the support. Hopefully he'll be back soon. If you've never heard him live, you should really treat yourself. It's like going to church.
@@jimpowell7536 my prayers are with one of my favorite artists and clearly an angel . Thank you
My dad was a truck driver he did what he had to do for the family. I understood that even as child. My dad is 80 now and he is my best friend. Not sure what I'll do when he's gone but I'm not wasting time with rhat rite now. Love your people we are only here for a little while. ❤
I only just realized Dad is the only man who broke my heart. Thank you, Travis Meadows. Healing is good.
His entire catalog is this good. I'm so glad you did this!! Thank you!
Your channel has opened me up to all sorts of artists I’ve never heard of. It’s inspiring to pick the guitar up after watching one of your vids. Thank you for that!
Going away isn't the solution... so true ... Man when Travis sings "like my father the only man ghat broke my heart" it gets you back home straight away...
Thanks for always being there for me without ever knowing your were! Thank you Michael
“Absolutely unbelievable”. This song reminds me of so much of my life as I’m sure it does many more of you. I don’t want this artist to change, but he deserves to be heard!
Hi Michael! I have to go on here again and say that you are amazing! The tune itself is wonderful, just like you say, but even more so, you are. The way you dig in to it with respect, knowledge and humbleness. Sharing your thoughts, pain and wisdom. All in the context of music. Beautiful. Thank you!
That was great! Pulled my heartstrings, too...
This one plus your interpretation of it made me tear up a little.. I have a difficult relationship with my father as well, partly because he lost his at a young age. It's amazing how much we learn about our parents after we get over ourselves and grow up a little. Now I'm just glad I get to have him in my life in any form, and i know why he acts the way he does now, he never had that complete family bond like he does now, and doesn't really know how to handle it all the time. Love your channel and now this song, thank you man!
I opened for Travis in Hutto Tx at little bar a couple of years ago. There was maybe 12 people there but they were from all over the country and it was one of the top 5 concerts I’ve ever seen. Travis is freakin incredible y’all.
This is one of the greatest guitar lessons out there! Consists of 98% of what’s important in life, and 2 chords! ❤️
Correct.
My father had first shown me this song about 5 months ago, he always told him how it made him tear up because of how true it was. he passed away less than a month ago. i never understood what this song meant until he passed. this song will always mean the world to me, i miss him so much. Rest in peace dad 1963-2023♥
I lost my father just over a year ago. Rocky relationship, our anger was disguised in fear. He lost a son during covid and I lost a brother, my best friend. We kindled our relationship over time and I'm glad we made peace long before he passed. You say so much without saying much at all and it's powerful. My brother who was a guitarist, would've loved your channel and I'm grateful to have found it. His soul resonates with your passion for music, and for that...I thank you. Keep up the good work. I'm just saddened I've just come across this video now. None the less...You've got a long time follower.
My lord what an incredible tune. This is why I love this channel. I would have never stumbled upon this tune without you.
Here is another one..
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Your emotion rivals the emotion of the song. Made my day to see this-loving what you do my man.
After a year this is still amazing. This video and your interview with Travis have lead me down one of the best rabbit holes of my life. Thanks to both of you
Love how you relate so many lyrics to your own life. That's what music is all about and why we all appreciate this genre (as well as many others) so much. Love your channel ❤
My old man has got a terminal illness and he’s asleep in his chair. Watching this and watching him and appreciating the life he’s help build for me has been a powerful moment. Thanks to you Michael and to this fucking saint Travis . I’m diving into his music asap
Michael - been following you since some of your first guitar lessons back in the day. You’re offering something that almost no one in this genre (reaction videos, guitartube, etc) is offering: humanity. It’s a good reminder that all the technicalities in the music means nothing if the humanity is lost in it. Keep doing you man. You’re creating something special here :) Cheers!
Thanks my friend. I know you, sir :)
This is very emotional to me ..... Almost broke down in tears listening to this song.
Thanks for being genuine and bring this song to our attention.
The music in my family died when all the old men did. I'm their daughter and niece and grand child. The only place all their music still exists is in my head. The women didn't usually play the guitars. It's not that we weren't allowed. It just wasn't expected. But now there's no one else. I have to do this. I bought a guitar. All I know is how to hold it. So I was holding it, trying to learn what comes next. But I put it down for a second after watching a couple of your videos. Because I'm so in love with HOW in-love you are with music. Just like me. We don't hear it with our ears. We hear it with our hearts. I see you : )
This should have some with a warning. It broke my heart and made me smile. It made me cry and forgive my father. Thanks Michael. You’re a man with heart.
Ugh.
"The Only Man Who Ever Broke My heart "
Incredible song. Thanks for sharing.
This video hit home. So many can relate to the lyrics but his voice is so good. Thank you I watched this 10 times lol.
I love your channel so much. I'm so impacted watching someone else be so impacted by music that is so impactful. It feels like I'm being heard. You articulate so well the meaning of music in our lives, no matter the genre.
Haven't stopped listening to him since I heard this. What a great artist. Inspirational guitar and some amazing songs that just ring true in so many ways. I love these recommendations.
Same here brother. Been sharing with my friends and family.
That song came from a lifetime of struggle and pain and he makes you feel it and connect. That's what makes it a great song.
Humbled, Grateful, Tearful and Thankful......Thanks for the music and the powerful words. Aw man. You made me cry.
really appreciate you sharing a little of your insides. this was my favorite episode of yours cuz your heart touched mine. all the love and respect to you and gosh darn music for poking us in the tender places :).
I really needed this today more then you know. I recently lost someone very close to me and have been struggling day to day. I have felt like a lot of my insecurities from my past and past experiences have been dictating my life recently. Everyday isn’t suppose to be roses and chocolates, but it is good to be reminded to keep pushing towards something better. Thanks man, much love 🙏
Right on man. You got this ..
My pleasure brother. We're all in this together.
Wow sideways has some hauntingly beautiful lyrics…..
From the opening line “If I could buy my self a conscience that wasn’t broken” to the heart stopping “I have moments when I act just like my father, the only man that ever broke my heart”
Wow, this is a songwriter that has been seasoned with pain and hurt, and his words cut beneath the layers of our onion heart to get to the center !!! God Bless this man with Peace
Correct.
That line about his father hit real close to home and it gutted me.
In 1981, I saw my first Bruce Springsteen show at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. I knew two songs going in, Born to Run and Hungry Heart, the single from his new album the River. For four hours I sat and listened to songs I had heard on the radio, not knowing the artist.The song that hit the most was Independence Day, a song about his relationship with his father. One line in particular struck a chord, "there was just no way that this house could hold the two of us, I guess that we were just too much of the same kind." After the show, when I got home, the local radio station was replaying the concert song for song, I walked in during Independence Day. It summed up my relationship with my father at the time. He passed in 1999 and I was by his side. A lot of water under the bridge, a lot of fences were mended. Thanks to Fred S for introducing me to this amazing song.
You are right- This was great! I enjoyed this very much!
This is so powerful!
Lost my pops ten years ago and still miss him every day.
I didn't cry for over a year, and this was very troubling to me, I thought "what the hell is wrong with me?" It turns out that I was just a lot like pops, hard to show emotion because to show emotion I always thought that leaves me vulnerable. And it does, but that's all a part of it too. I think it is when you're most vulnerable, that's when you find out what you are really made of. Anyway, I can go on all day with this, but I just want to say thank you! I am crying now and I think it's exactly what I needed right now, actually been needing it for a long time, and this is the first real release of grief I've had since I lost my little brother Jason.
I miss playing with them both. It took me almost two years before I could even look at my guitar, Just too painful to lose the most important person in my life. Not only was Jason my little brother, he was also my best friend, and the one who always pushed me to play more.
It's funny. I taught him how to play, well, I showed him a few chords, and he took off like a rocket!!!
Within two months he had blown way past my abilities, phenomenal to watch him play, and to learn from him.
THANK YOU MICHAEL!!!
Also the guy that sent this to you!!
What a great song.
"the roads and the highways won't get you there". As someone who's been relocating for years trying to find some peace...I gotta say I am stunned after watching this video. I came here to enjoy music and find new artists, not face my demons, Michael. Kidding aside, thanks for what you do and I wish you all the best. Your kids are lucky to have you as their father.
It so was for this channel and thank you for reviewing it and opening your heart to us all. What a beautiful song I love the words also the "slide guitar" I don't know what it is called but it tweaks my heart. ❤️
Great song!! I was brought to tears by the both of you. Not because of how I understand how you had it, but how fortunate I am to have a great father. I’m not learning to play the guitar but love music and what your doing. God bless you and your family. I real enjoy your channel. Thanks
“The one that holds the grudge carries the burden. “ ❤ Made me cry. You’re killing me this morning!
Man, I needed that point about forgiveness . Been a really hard couple of weeks
Yeah man. It’s true :)
Well done brother… I really appreciate your genuine nature when listening to and evaluating these songs
Pick and fingers creates such a full, precise and tight sound. Coupled with beautiful tone and touch.
sir i don’t know who you are, i’ve never seen your videos before, but as a young guitarist and a kid with a difficult relationship with my father, this video found me at a good time. my dad’s birthday is this month too. your insights about this song, music and life really affected me today. i don’t know if you’ll ever see this, but i’ve gotta say thank you. kudos to you sir
Love you brother. Thank you :)
Hit me in the gut bright and early at 6am hahaha. It was fantastic and I'm gonna spend the day listening to this guy. Thanks for doing this one Michael -- appreciate the honesty about your family.
Always brother.
He doesn't have a bad song...check.out Old Ghost
This channel introduces me to music I would never gravitate towards on my own and I’m grateful for it. I came here to learn some guitar stuff but walk away with so much more each time. Thank you!
Never heard of this guy until today!!! How have I missed him??!!?? LOVE, LOVE, LOVE his voice!! And playing!
Travis is a treasure! A gem! So glad you discovered him. Delve in to all his music. You won’t regret it!
I’m thankful Travis turned me in to you, Michael. 💛🙏
“Going away isn’t the solution. You have to go TOWARDS something; because you can be an object in motion, but it doesn’t mean that you’re going to a place that will change what you’re bringing with you.”
That’s not bad English, sir. As a man who always seems to be on the run, it’s some of the truest words I’ve ever heard.
Love you sir. Love you.
Man. Michael, huge respect for being honest and vulnerable here. I'm starting to have the realizationed that you've reached, and trying to hurt my Dad the way he hurt me only causes more maddening pain to myself. Spending a long time alone will eventually bring this realization to fruition. Thankyou for sharing, I've been a subscriber of yours for quite awhile now, now I know I'm a true fan for life.
This song was written about my life it's almost like I was lead here just to here it and to hear you explain it I've played and performed over 45yrs and never has a song broke my heart like this. I'm messed up with unwanted tears but thank you so much for sharing this. Love what you do
Oh man, I’m 60 years old, musician from Australia, and this song is the story of my life! Thanks for sharing
Thanks to whoever brought this to Michael's attention. Michael you said something that you should use as a lyric. "All alone on the road. Driving to keep moving to find something to care about. To find something to get away from. But going away isn't the solution. You have to go towards something."
This was a necessary listen for me right now. Thank you so much for sharing and showing strength in transparency. This was strikingly beautiful, and you are a gifted communicator!
Thanks Jon!
You know, you are as talented at connecting with people as you are with music. I never thought of forgiveness a gift to oneself till hearing this. Thank you brother.
Love the Colter Wall hat! Songs like these are what music was meant for, in my opinion, and I’m glad you appreciate them! Thank you for all these videos, it’s so refreshing to listen to a true music fan love and appreciate all of my favorite tunes! More Lost Dog Street Band and Tyler Childers I hope! Keep Killin’ it, Man, I appreciate you so much, I get lost in your videos every night while unwinding after a long day at work! 🤙🏻
The one who holds the grudge is the one who carries the burden. I needed to hear that. Ive been heart-broken by a man and I still feel horrible about it, but I dont want to anymore. He's fine, living his life. I want that too.
This episode was really beautiful! Thanks for being vulnerable with us, and brave in sharing about how it resonated with you. Also thanks to the guy who suggested this one, it really is a gorgeous song!
I think, yup, this is my favorite song you've done yet. Thank you for sharing! Stoked to hear new-to-me songs like these.
Well Jesus Christ, what an emotional episode. I needed this today. Michael, thank you for your wisdom here. S/O to Fred for this one
"Going away isn't the solution, you have to go towards something"
Damn i really needed to hear that, thank you
Speechless. Vocals are spectacular and lyricism is nothing short of perfection.
I cried real tears here Michael. Thank you.
As an alcoholic in recovery myself, this man Travis did the work. Just...wow.
Shortly after my son was born I quit over the road trucking. My dad laid into me like never before. Told me I would never be able to "provide for my family". Here we are 10 years later, I'm doing just fine financially and I am home every night by 6:00. Maybe my definition of "providing for my family" is a little different from his.
Incredibly powerful. Thanks for sharing this song. Thanks for sharing your journey Michael. Thought I was going to get a quick music lesson during my lunch break, Got a beautiful song, an inspiring life lesson and am now sitting here with tears streaming down my face!
Michael, amazing video. I love what you do and what you are giving the world. Thank you.
"unlearn the things I wish I never knew" had my eyes water abit 🥰
Awesome video Michael. One of the best you've ever done.
I dont play guitar though Ive had a handful of them. I keep one in the closet that belonged to my aunt. When I pick one up I always felt like a producer of sound rather than a player and frankly there are many artistic things that come easier for me so for me its about utilizing my timefor more productive things.
3 days ago my dad moved to my town in Arkansas from St. Louis. Hes only been here twice when my daughters were born. Ill be 50 this year. Hes not sick and by my estimate he will live to be 90 at least.
He said he was tired of waking up every day missing us. Well hot damn its about fuckin' time!!!. Better late than never. To the people missing their dads in whatever way- i wish you progress and peace . And most of all , patience. All things are possible and sometimes it take 50 yrs.
Wow, my favorite video of yours! TY!! Watching again, buying Travis Meadows album tomorrow!
I would LOVE to hear you play along with that entire track and just lay down the accents wherever and whenever you feel.
He’s been my favorite songwriters for a long time. I got to see him in VA at a very small cafe and it was unbelievable. Nobody in there new what greatness they were witnessing. He signed my guitar too. Lol. Travis is the man.
Word! I sat and cried watching him perform in California. Maybe it was a culmination of things, taking my girlfriend to a place I had lived as a teenager through a young man, the wine, and the music. Became an instant fan.
You’re a good man. As awesome as it is to keep stumbling upon great new music through this channel, it’s even more encouraging to see you model healthy manhood and encourage us to connect with music in powerful ways like this. Thanks, man ✊🏻
Wow indeed…Thanks Michael, for your open heart felt honesty and the song was truly spot on❤️✌️👴🏻🏴🇮🇪
Travis Meadows is such an unbelievable talent. So glad to see you do a video on one of his songs!
Wow! This guy writes powerful songs. He has another one Learning how to live alone (acoustic) which is amazing as well. Thank you for using your platform to connect people with music, I don't know if I ever would have come across him other wise.
Michael…Just…WOW!!…We got one here!!
This one hit home, and the delivery…I agree, one of the best I can remember. Thanks for sharing!
Only man who ever broke my heart....
Man, I've sure been exposed to a lot of great new music from your react videos and can't thank you enough for that! I appreciate your dedication to not just beating the drum of the old classics like some other channels but shedding light on modern artists as well. You rock!
Always brother. Always.
duuude, you are sooooo wise beyond your years! I came here for a guitar lesson and ended up getting and sharing life lessons! absolutely amazing in all that we're going thru we can find gems like this when we need it! btw, that pedal steel is sooo damn tasty. my dad showed me to listen to it. soooo underrated!
So beautiful, thank you for always being so honest and vulnerable. This touched me. Daddy issues coming out sideways here. Working on it. Always love you show. Gonna go grab my acoustic!
Cruising UA-cam last night and came across this. Omg 😱 thank you soooo much. This song hit me like a ton of 🧱 what a beautiful song!
WOW JUST FREAKIN WOW. So, I started playing at 5 because I wanted to be like my dad then I discovered Neal Schon then EVH and finally Eric Johnson then wouldn't you know it, my dad died in 87 2 weeks after my 16th birthday and I went so far off the rails. I put 1,593,000 miles on the road at a job I didn't want. This song has my world written all over it. Hard to watch but simply perfect. Thanks for sharing
1.593M is a huge number. Holy shit.
@@Guitargate 1.6M …. Not an uncommon mileage for truck drivers.
Think how many solitary hours that represents.
Jesus… I’ve never heard of Travis Meadows before but this song spoke to me on such a deep level. I’m definitely looking into him
First time I've ever heard this gentleman or this song. I really love music that gets me misty. Man, this is timeless beauty. Thanks so much for sharing this and for your great comments and insights.
As a son that’s losing his dad to cancer this song brought me to tears