Caught the west bound did ye. RIP Shoestring. I was homeless for 31 years ran into your videos 3 years ago. Ain’t easy being inside after 31 but age catches up with us. Been housed for 3 I used to go back out to sleep outside cause it ain’t easy, that’s why I understand why you continued to ride. I met a lot of good ol boys in my time and you reminded me of them. RIP Hobo see you there.
Eddie Paul and I, Chris "freight train" Floyd (The Mighty Train Wrecks) along with Scott Barrier (my co-writer on this song) are so honored to have you post this video. This means the world to us! And the comments mean even more, we work so hard on our music and to have folks share their kind words makes it all worthwhile! Bless you Hobo Shoestring, I am lucky to call you Friend.
What a wonderful tribute from The Mighty Train Wrecks! It's a true testament how much happiness you bring to your Fans Mark! I smile every time I hear and see a train here where I live! Like many in here I actually look for you sitting towards the back and even if I don't actually see your smile and twinkling eyes, I still wave! It is an blessing to have you in our lives Mark! You are thought of often by many each day and I very appreciate the Fans leaving you love and support in the comment section and a Big Shout out to all who help with rides and gift and snacks and most importantly, Prayers of Safety! Thanks for my seat in here Mark and please know your Hobo Shadows Who Ride in This Posse Have your Back! MOO From COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋🙏
@@lorettashepherd. Doing as Groovy as The Law Allows...and then I bend the rubber band just a bit more!🤣 I always look for your comments when I leave mine and if you have not stopped by just yet, I'll make a note to return to read your love and blessings for Our Shoestring Hobo! You always nail it too when you type! Cheers and Prayers for YOU and Your Crew!🥰
@@themightytrainwrecks8764 💔Indeed we ALL are ! I'm of a mind that Mark would not want us to grieve too long over his departure. The Sting and hurt will haunt us for a long time and after we have found a way to move on, the sadness will remain. I'm SAD to be sure, but GLAD Mark was a part of my "Ride" and that will never change! Stay Strong and we shall all keep smiling when we see Those Iron Chariots clank down the rails! I'll forever be ~~~Waving~~~ at Hobo Shoestring near the caboose! 👋
Absolutely the best! The American spirit and sense of adventure is what stands out in all of Hobo Shoestrings videos. Many of us live vicariously through your adventures. Many Blessings from Oklahoma Be safe Brother
Shoestring, the video says it all. You are a true gentleman and inspiration for all of us - Keeping it open, real and free. Those of us here at KZSB are grateful we were able to be a small part of your adventure and living our dreams. No question, The Mighty Train Wrecks nailed it.
this is awesome shoestring. imagine that!... many of us wish we could be like you. song captures a very nice vibe about you .ill bet your very proud of having a tune about you.. congratulations!!
The First Hobo Shoestring Music Video. What a Great Rendition by the “The Mighty Train Wrecks”. Thanks for Sharing the Video and Link to their Channel. 👍🙏
Shoestring i just checked & The Mighty Train Wrecks & this song about you is on Spotify. That is Awesome & i just downloaded it. I wanted to let you & all of your fans know.
This song about Shoestring was really great and this is the first time I heard it but I really like it and I'm fan and follower of Shoestrings videos and everyone is a Shoestring fan.🤠👋🇺🇲 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🇺🇲💨
Just kinda like an old country song, but not quite. This one makes me so happy I could cry! What a tribute Mark great job by the Train Wrecks! Love ya brother!
Wish I could be just like old Hobo Shoestring living the gypsy dream. love you Hobo Shoestring and love and look forward to seeing your videos hope you have a good time seeing your dad much love and good health from your friend in West Virginia
Every train I see go by in my town I now think of you. I don’t get mad for waiting I try to see if I can spot your name on one of them. Thanks for that man 👍🏻
The last few weeks have been really stressful on my mental state. Hearing this song has been one of the few times I've actually felt happiness lately. Thanks for always taking us along for the ride Shoestring.
You are a veteran, a railroad riding legend and now have a song written about you, thanks for taking us along on your journeys letting us see the country that we normally would not see.
I hope this comes up on the radio in the mornings man love to sit back and drive hundreds of miles on my way to school and this will help with my driving ability and just letting you know that JOHN BOY AND BILLY SHOUTED YOU OUT ON THE RADIO JT jawtooth rules shoestrings cool yipppeee kaaaayyyyyyyyy yeee haw rolling rollling rolling wheels on the bus go round and round lol love shoestrings, they keep my shoes tight while I’m walking but in some situations they also help keep them tight while I’m running but anyway I just broke my foot because I lost my shoestrings and I’m contemplating whether I should by new shoestrings or buy new shoes in general 😢
@@DevilTravels Simple" Help" him set up a web site, "Help" him create t shirts and trinkets, Write a song using his name for clicks. Become Jaw tooth" , Everyone is getting in on the Action at his expense....
Well-said 😢 As a result of this song, which he loved, we got to know him and communicate with with him many times by phone and text for two years. He was the same in person as on the videos, a true gentleman and very kind. A legend indeed! We are heartbroken 💔
Excellent video Shoestring! Wow! Thanks for taking us along for your wonderful journeys all these years. You have been to places that many of us see for the first time by watching one of your great video's. You have a way of making us feel like we are right there along with you. A big shout out to The Mighty Train Wrecks for their amazing song about our national treasure called Hobo Shoestring! Great song guys! Thank you so very much Hobo Shoestring... P.S. May your rides always be safe and smooth.
RIP. Hobo Shoestring. Riding them GOLDEN RAILS.Til we meet again.
Well said 😢
The world needs more people like Hobo Shoestring.
He's in a better place now but we will never forget him and some day will all get to see him again.
RIP Shoestring. There will never be another “Hobo Shoestring “ ❤
God Bless, RIP, You helped me in so many ways.
Well said 😢
These dang old onions I'm chopping. RIP Shoestring
We are heartbroken 💔
RIP Hobo Shoestring. May your memory live on through all of your wonderful videos. What a true American Treasure.
Rest In Peace Hobo Shoestring. You brought happiness to many with your stories and adventures.
Well said 😢
Caught the west bound did ye. RIP Shoestring. I was homeless for 31 years ran into your videos 3 years ago. Ain’t easy being inside after 31 but age catches up with us. Been housed for 3 I used to go back out to sleep outside cause it ain’t easy, that’s why I understand why you continued to ride. I met a lot of good ol boys in my time and you reminded me of them. RIP Hobo see you there.
Who would have thought he'd have less than six months to live, even with his health issues. RIP Mark "Shoestring" Nichols.
We are heartbroken 💔
R.I.P. Hobo Shoestring. He was a so kind as he shared his journeys with us.
RIP Hobo Shoestring, We will miss your wonderful videos
We are heartbroken 💔
So Kool ..ride on shoestring
RIP SHOESTRING 🙏 😢 THANKS FOR ALL THE AWESOME VIDEOS!
Well said 😢
Wow how this hobo touched lives
R.I.P. Hobo Shoestring ❤😪🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂❤
We are heartbroken 💔
We'll miss you, 'Ol Hobo Shoestring.
Keep ridin' on that gypsy dream
We are heartbroken 💔
You are officially a legend when they make a song about you. 👍
Yep he hit the big time 🎉
RIP Legend.
We are heartbroken 💔
Indeed... RIP Legend
RIP Shoestring 💔🚂🇺🇲
We are heartbroken 💔
Godspeed Mr. Nichols, We thank you for all you have given, And all you have gave .. R.I.P. Shoestring .. You are greatly missed.. ✌
❤️🚂❤️ RIP HOBO SHOESTRING ❤🚂❤
We are heartbroken 💔
The end of this song always gets me now. It feels as if he’s saying goodbye to us.😢
I LOVE YOU TOO SHOESTRING! Many safe travels.❤❤❤
So heartbroken 💔
Eddie Paul and I, Chris "freight train" Floyd (The Mighty Train Wrecks) along with Scott Barrier (my co-writer on this song) are so honored to have you post this video. This means the world to us! And the comments mean even more, we work so hard on our music and to have folks share their kind words makes it all worthwhile! Bless you Hobo Shoestring, I am lucky to call you Friend.
Chris, you guys nailed it. I hope this gets you over the wall.
Nice work guys, excellent capture of what Shoestring is about.
@yellowdogadventures That means the world to us, thank you so much!
@MichaelWilliams-zu8ox You're the best Mike, thank you so much, you have helped us so much! Proud to call you Friend as well!
Awesome video & song 👍👍👍
Gonna miss ya Shoestring 😢
Us too 😢
Mark was original and authentic. That's why we liked him.
Ole Chris the harmonicus is an old pal from the sober days of Rockville MD.!
Good support behind ya!
You definitely deserve this String. You are an American rail riding hero and legend. Keep on keeping on.
Pretty neat God Bless guy from Western Kentucky 🤘🇺🇲
What a wonderful tribute from The Mighty Train Wrecks! It's a true testament how much happiness you bring to your Fans Mark! I smile every time I hear and see a train here where I live! Like many in here I actually look for you sitting towards the back and even if I don't actually see your smile and twinkling eyes, I still wave! It is an blessing to have you in our lives Mark! You are thought of often by many each day and I very appreciate the Fans leaving you love and support in the comment section and a Big Shout out to all who help with rides and gift and snacks and most importantly, Prayers of Safety! Thanks for my seat in here Mark and please know your Hobo Shadows Who Ride in This Posse Have your Back! MOO From COW-lumbus, Ohio 👋🙏
@TheStuport hope you are doing well. Very nice sentiments
@@lorettashepherd. Doing as Groovy as The Law Allows...and then I bend the rubber band just a bit more!🤣 I always look for your comments when I leave mine and if you have not stopped by just yet, I'll make a note to return to read your love and blessings for Our Shoestring Hobo! You always nail it too when you type! Cheers and Prayers for YOU and Your Crew!🥰
Well said 😢 We are heartbroken 💔
@@themightytrainwrecks8764 💔Indeed we ALL are ! I'm of a mind that Mark would not want us to grieve too long over his departure. The Sting and hurt will haunt us for a long time and after we have found a way to move on, the sadness will remain. I'm SAD to be sure, but GLAD Mark was a part of my "Ride" and that will never change! Stay Strong and we shall all keep smiling when we see Those Iron Chariots clank down the rails! I'll forever be ~~~Waving~~~ at Hobo Shoestring near the caboose! 👋
I can lessen to that over and over love it . Stay Safe
Great song. They did a good job of capturing your lifestyle.
Absolutely the best!
The American spirit and sense of adventure is what stands out in all of Hobo Shoestrings videos.
Many of us live vicariously through your adventures.
Many Blessings from Oklahoma
Be safe Brother
This song is a number 1 hit if I've ever heard one. Man what an honor, we love you Shoestring !!!!!
Great Shoe. You are becoming a legend! Stay safe and take care of your health brother
Thanks for your kind words we are heartbroken 💔
Thank you...
Shoestring, the video says it all. You are a true gentleman and inspiration for all of us - Keeping it open, real and free.
Those of us here at KZSB are grateful we were able to be a small part of your adventure and living our dreams. No question, The Mighty Train Wrecks nailed it.
And the Bards shall sing songs of his Legend Forever....
Wow that a HIT! Great song for a great guy done by great band!
Awesome, congratulations Shoestring for having a song!
Look forward to you ridin'!
this is awesome shoestring. imagine that!... many of us wish we could be like you. song captures a very nice vibe about you .ill bet your very proud of having a tune about you.. congratulations!!
The First Hobo Shoestring Music Video. What a Great Rendition by the “The Mighty Train Wrecks”. Thanks for Sharing the Video and Link to their Channel. 👍🙏
Sounds like a #1hit. 🚂 Congrats Hobo Shoestring. 🚂🚂🚂
Outstanding! I love Hobo Shoestring, and how he goes on adventures all over the rails.
Great Song .. thanks .. from an old train hopper.
Shoestring i just checked & The Mighty Train Wrecks & this song about you is on Spotify. That is Awesome & i just downloaded it. I wanted to let you & all of your fans know.
We love you too Hobo!
RIP my friend. May the catch outs stop where you want em and the weather be perfect.
You gotta be doing something right when someone writes a song about ya!! Stay cool, Shoestring!!
And we LOVE YOU....
GREAT song.... 👍😎♥️
This song about Shoestring was really
great and this is the first time I heard
it but I really like it and I'm fan and
follower of Shoestrings videos and
everyone is a Shoestring fan.🤠👋🇺🇲
🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🇺🇲💨
I love watching your videos all the time. I always learn something but now a music video hell Yes. Your the man. Great song.
Just kinda like an old country song, but not quite. This one makes me so happy I could cry! What a tribute Mark great job by the Train Wrecks! Love ya brother!
l love this song,I've listened to it several times.Its so our beloved shoestring,numbero uno hobo!! The iron horse and shoestring rule the rails💯👍
I love you very much also!
@@TheHoboShoestring ur the best,I'm the one that always writes godspeed 💯
Wish I could be just like old Hobo Shoestring living the gypsy dream. love you Hobo Shoestring and love and look forward to seeing your videos hope you have a good time seeing your dad much love and good health from your friend in West Virginia
That's how you know you've made it 👍👍they made a song about you!!! Awesome 😎
Love the harmonica interlude!
Great piece of music tribute!
RIP HOBO 🙏 😢
Love your song keep on riding and writing and posting. Be safe. Prayers. Oh don't let strangers in your camps.
Every train I see go by in my town I now think of you. I don’t get mad for waiting I try to see if I can spot your name on one of them. Thanks for that man 👍🏻
The last few weeks have been really stressful on my mental state. Hearing this song has been one of the few times I've actually felt happiness lately. Thanks for always taking us along for the ride Shoestring.
Same for me
Glad to hear that
Bless you brother, this means the world to us! Hope that things improve and we will keep you in our prayers 🙏
He had the guts to live how we all dream of...
Sharing this!
Pretty damn cool sir! Excellent song for a great American!
You are a veteran, a railroad riding legend and now have a song written about you, thanks for taking us along on your journeys letting us see the country that we normally would not see.
Well now that you got a song. Now its time to make your life story into a movie.
FANTASTIC! Good Luck and Best Wishes.
Congrats Shoestring, good song
Great video!
🚂Roll on Brother!
Awesome hobo shoe string buddy good song fits u perfectly my friend
All right than, and now thats gonna be stuck in my head all night long
~O
Wow I love 😍 how much you bring into my life every time I see a train I'll be looking for you
I hope this comes up on the radio in the mornings man love to sit back and drive hundreds of miles on my way to school and this will help with my driving ability and just letting you know that JOHN BOY AND BILLY SHOUTED YOU OUT ON THE RADIO JT jawtooth rules shoestrings cool yipppeee kaaaayyyyyyyyy yeee haw rolling rollling rolling wheels on the bus go round and round lol love shoestrings, they keep my shoes tight while I’m walking but in some situations they also help keep them tight while I’m running but anyway I just broke my foot because I lost my shoestrings and I’m contemplating whether I should by new shoestrings or buy new shoes in general 😢
In Yuma Az today...10/30/23.....a Hobo Shoestring mural painted onto a Union Pacific Grainer passed me...keep your eyes open....its HUGE
And suddenly, hobo shoestring becomes a legend 😁
No, He's been a legend for quite some time. It's just all the folks crawling out of the woodwork to glom on to his fame and profit from it.....
@@MRBIG-lg9zl oh? So, how can I glom on to some of that profit? 😉
@@DevilTravels Simple" Help" him set up a web site, "Help" him create t shirts and trinkets, Write a song using his name for clicks. Become Jaw tooth" , Everyone is getting in on the Action at his expense....
Well-said 😢 As a result of this song, which he loved, we got to know him and communicate with with him many times by phone and text for two years. He was the same in person as on the videos, a true gentleman and very kind. A legend indeed!
We are heartbroken 💔
Yet he always was... : ) and I never heard him say anything mean
Congrats Mark embrace it !
im 23 never rode a train but man Id love too. Always been a fan of the hobo ways.
R.I.P shoestring
This needs to go viral!
Would love this band to go to his wake & play this song... I'm sure his fans would love this... ( RIP )
Sweet!!
Damn, this is a nice song!!!!!
10/10 First hobo ever with a music video
I want hear this in my old Chevy truck. Might just end up taking a trip on a whim.
Excellent video Shoestring! Wow! Thanks for taking us along for your wonderful journeys all these years. You have been to places that many of us see for the first time by watching one of your great video's. You have a way of making us feel like we are right there along with you. A big shout out to The Mighty Train Wrecks for their amazing song about our national treasure called Hobo Shoestring! Great song guys! Thank you so very much Hobo Shoestring... P.S. May your rides always be safe and smooth.
Great song about a one of a kind Guy ! God bless Shoestring.
Seeing and unseen; resting in the spaces where we aren't supposed to be. Shoestring, you really are awesome.
Love the ending ☺️
A tribute to the KING of the rails in all directions!!!
Thats like two things joining that have always belonged together.
👍👍
Like Frank Sinatra singing "I did it my way". Hobo Shoestring joins that elite club. Stay safe my friend!
Wish I could be like old Hobo Shoestring.
Before I had a kid...I was all over the place. I love my kid...but I sure do miss stuffing a bag and going.
❤
Wonderful video.
THE HOBO SONG (C)2006
Now that song ought to be celebrated nation-wide, Great Son, Mark.
Like a Bullet, straight to the top of the charts!
Hobo Shoestring 2024.he will get this country back on track.
Great song!
Ah, what a great song. Perfect for the Hobo Shoestring.
This is very nice.
It's a very imotional touching song, the best I've heard i realy love this band who wrote this song.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
More power to ya Shoestring! Awesome song! Travel far and stay safe my friend!
Great one. I had to watch it 3 times. Hope you're doing well.
Shoestring ! Legend !