I met Lyle checking into a hotel on a business trip many years ago. He was ahead of me. I am a big fan and had a big smile. He turned around introduced himself and thanked me for listening to his music. A very kind soul.
Class act. You never want to invade their privacy but a small nod is usually appreciated. I did this with Chris Smithers in Berkeley CA in a restaurant. I simply nodded and said quietly “great show”!!
Lyle is such an underrated and brilliant Songwriter. I’ve seen him several times. One of the benefits of seeing the large band is that I’m looking at a bunch of legends. The bass player is Lee Sklar and the drummer is Russ Kunkel. These guys are studio cats crafted of solid gold, they have played on half the hit records ever recorded. And lovett ain’t not so bad himself. The fact that they keep coming back to play with Lyle says a whole lot about Lyle and his talent.
This is more like a poem than a song for me. I discovered it when I was shopping for a boat and someone had paired this song with a demostration video. I never have owned a pony, but I have a few goats and now a beutiful row boat for a small lake. It expresses how i feel aboult growing old and looking back to childhood. A wonderful feeling slipping between water and sky.
I've seen Lyle 5 or 6 times, mostly with his large band, and once in a Barnes & Noble in downtown Chicago after Step Inside This House had just been released. For anyone that ever wondered how he caught Julia Roberts, let me tell you his charisma in that intimate B&N setting had 100% of all those downtown Chicago gals' attention. He is a songwriter par excellence, humble, funny as heck, understated and a class act.
So funny. I too, was at the Barnes & Noble performance and definitely one of those "downtown Chicago gals" in thrall. I've seen him many times in concert, but that was special. He was in town and opening for Sting, who snuck into the room while Lyle played, quietly stood next to me and simply nodded along, appreciating the performance.
I was listening to some Lyle a couple of months ago, and posted that anyone who wondered why Julia married him needs to listen to "Large Band" and "Joshua Judges Ruth" and realize he was one sexy MF back then, especially on "Here I Am", and still is!
I’ve seen Lyle 4-5 times & his wry witty humor, gentle style & musical intonation is truly special is so many ways. Extra entertaining performer & another Texas treasure.
My very large pony would ride in the back of the pickup truck. My uncle taught him so he wouldn't need to hook up a trailer to get somewhere quick. He was a sheriff in Texas in the early 60's. After he was retired as the sheriff's mount, he was given to me. Ol' Stewmeat was the best cowpony a young girl could ever have. He had the sweetest long lope. It was like sitting in a rocking chair when we galloped around the pastures.
I tell people all the time that, if Lyle Lovett is playing within 100 miles of where you live, you won't regret the drive. I've seen him with the large band and with a group of about 7 musicians and never been anything but thrilled at the show. Fun and fantastic.
Saw him in Macon, ga recently in a badly attended show. He was fantastic! I got to move up to the 9th row because there were so many empty seats. A crying shame since he's one of the most talented and genuine artists out there.
I've seen Lyle Lovett several times; each show has been terrific. But the first time was in Indianapolis, on the night he married Julia. He was on fire-it was an amazing concert and I kept wondering who the woman on stage was, singing in the background. The next day it was all over the news that they had married the day before. There was so much love and joy in his voice that night-even more than normal. See him in concert if you ever have the opportunity-he is a musical phenomenon.
Perfection in song is rare, but when you hear it some of the mystery of life unravels. This is one of those songs by a man rivaled in songwriting only by the one that introduced him. Thank you for sharing
I remember watching this concert on TV when it first came out, as I noticed that Lyle was going to be on and I was already a fan of his music. This concert also served to turn me on to the music of John Prine, so now these two are among my favorite singer songwriters.
Lyle is one of the best concert artists you will ever see. Frank Sinatra loved this song according to daughter Nancy. We had the chance to visit with Lyle here in Spring, Tx. He is the real deal.
Genius is an overused term when describing people these days, but not in this case. Lyle Lovett is a true musical genius, and a Texas national treasure. A kinder, more unassuming man will not be found.
A true and funny story about Lyle Lovett: He majored in journalism at Texas A&M but later revealed that he felt embarrassed asking questions during interviews. He’d ask his subject about something and then immediately think to himself, “That’s really none of my business.”
My husband and I have been fortunate enough to see, hear, and speak to Lyle Lovett and John Prine on the Cayamo Music Cruise several times over the past 10 years. This song is one of our Cayamo cruise anthems!
For years i would play this at a summer camp for a wind down song at campfire. May great song writers continue to write great songs and influence those of us to share so the songs never die.
I've seen Lyle in concert twice, one of which was with his Large Band. Of all of the top bands and artists that I have paid to see over the past 50 years Lyle Lovett is simply the best artist / performer of them all. Lyle speaks to the audience but it feels like he is speaking to you personally. He plays for the audience but it feels like he is playing for you alone.
this good fellow could take ANY song and make it a classic could he not? YES HE COULD and has....love this guy and all his stuff and his band as well...carry on Mr. Lovett, you got what it takes brother(one musician to another, however now at 75 YEARS OLD don't play any longer) that's ok, had my time and enjoyed every moment of it
This is one of the first things I saw of Lyle. I am proud to say that I have this album signed by these two men. John signed it in tiny letters on the back. It was wonderful.
Isn't that cute. I was up in Pennsylvania when he was doing a tour with the double CD and I had him sign a picture of him holding the teddy bear within the insert. . So sweet.
I saw Lyle at the beautiful historic Chicago Theatre back in maybe 1999. Such a great show, one of the very best I've seen. His band was just topnotch, and the great mandolin player Sam Bush played all night with his band!
I am 2300 miles from Texas, lots I miss about TX--back in the 70s/80s, certainly not today. Lyle and his Large Band come up here every so often...you should see the UT hats and banners come out at his concerts up here. I don't cause I ain't their alum.
Two of my favorite guys,Lyle and John Prine.How lucky am I at 65 to look back at a favorite pony and a favorite boat of my own.But I never rode my pony on my
I had the pleasuse of seeing Lyle at a small venue in Indianapolis a few years back , it was amazing, if you ever get the opportunity to see him live take it ,master musician , great story teller.
"I would not scare my pony on my boat out on the sea." That's where you need to hear Mr. Lyle Lovett. Such a poet. Such a man. Such a patriot. (Yes. I said that.)
I've dissected a bunch of Lyle's songs. There is no fat. Every word and note works perfectly. Just amazing fun to listen to...and analyze. And playing live, he and that 49 piece band are a killer. Thanks for this.
I was on Cayamo one year , flew from GB to Miami them got on this wonderful boat filled with top drawer musicians including Lyle Lovett. We saw him play , truly amazing performance and a little later around 12 MN I went in to one of the many burger bars and he came in with his wife to be. I so wanted to speak to him but I left him alone and just savored the moment and then left them to their well earned food. It was 1 of those moments that I treasure to see a genius eating his burger ! Magic. X
Talk about imagery. And, what a body of song writing that's come out of this guy. Saw him and his band of virtuosos at Caine Park some years ago and it was stellar.
And here at the commencement of 2023 may each and every one of you out there reading this find your boat! Just be sure to give credit to the Tonto in your life. 😉
Go to a Lyle Lovett and his Large Band concert -- they're as good and tight as it's possible for a concert to be. I first saw him when he opened for Bonnie Raitt, back when she used to do her winter solo acoustic tours, many years ago. My indie music friends were lucky to be in the DC area and got to listen to WHFS, a station dedicated to indie music, so we heard Lyle Lovett and countless others who were ignored by the "big" radio stations. When he married Julia Roberts we reacted differently than most people, "What does he want with that tootsie"???? Seriously, see him live. You'll never forget it.
I have to laugh I think I didn't sleep the night that I heard that he and Julia Roberts got married. It wasn't that she was a tootsie. It was just what did he have about him that would make her think he was the one for her? Not in a negative way. But in a funny way. But they are still friends after all these years. Most people are inherently good underneath. But sometimes you have to scratch the surface to find that part. Peace and blessings
Ahh, this is awesome! Just like I remember hearing it in 1982 at the Backstage in College Station or at the fountain out in front of Rudder Tower on Texas A&M campus (nobody but Lyle, with a tie clip mic clipped onto his guitar plugged into a little map powered by an outlet in the student bulletin board kiosk)
John Prine & Lyle Lovett. Damn! Remember being blown away in the 70 hearing "Hello In There" & "The Great Compromise" for the first time. A lot like the first time I heard Lyle sing "Here I Am" and this song. I've seen Lyle 3 times - incredible.
Bamaboompa The first song I heard John Prime sung caught me forever. I could eventually strum and sing a couple of his songs. In a bar. Open mic. Late at night.
Saw Lyle last week in Missoula, Montana with Robert Earl Keen. Two great writers who happen to be awesome storytellers and entertainers in general..Amazing show.
Love this song. And here's two great songwriters, two of the best ever. Saw them with John Hyatt on Austin City Limits once. I only own my computer, my books & my car (& a few clothes). But I'd give my car in a heartbeat to have seen them all in concert! Thanks for sharing a great clip Brother. Peace!
Saw Lyle Lovett at an outdoor venue & my feet went green from so much dancing in the grass! I love his fluffy mohawk, I want to cuddle him like a puppy
@ImNotMad ButUR ... it was a play on words (showing my age) when I was a kid....there used to be a group of funny little jokes based on pseudo book titles and authors exmpl; "Rusty Bed Springs" written by I.P. Freely. your comment "knocked down to rusty metal and "bad" springs," reminded me of it. You didn't intend it but I massaged it anyway, we'll just chalk it up to being stir crazy.Hope your migraine goes away soon, it took mine 25yrs to move out. 😁 (once you have to explain humor , it loses the edge)
One of my favorite songs from whenever . There's the beautiful irony and last laughs when Lyle sings about the Masked Man and Tonto . When I was a kid (I'm now almost 80) I used to faithfully watch the Lone Ranger ( the Masked Man ) on tv. He was always set up to be the big hero and Tonto ( foolish in Sanish - little did we know , but racism to the highest degree ) was the gofer , the Lone Ranger's errand boy . However, even as a kid , I used to be much more impressed with the character of Tonto ( actor Jay Silverheels ) because he dressed so cool , he was so athletic , he always got things done and was never out there looking for credit ( like the Big Orange Baboon ) . So, I get a special kick out of this song when Tonto tells his "boss" to kiss his ass , 'cause he's got a boat and headin' off to sea . Justice came late , but it was served . GL, Sr
I'd kill to be on the boat with Lyle, John, and the pony! My mother cried when a country singer died. I thought she was crazy. I said "you didn't know that guy". Now I know how it feels.
LOVE John and Lyle.....saw John at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival in early 80’s....it meant so much to me....in ‘99, saw Lyle in Helena....he and his band were so smooth and tight...I wanted to run away with him...sigh..did not get the chance
I was there - if I remember correctly it was November 1988. a weekend of top American country music. Great weekend at the old Point Depot in Dublin - now redesigned and rebranded as 3Arena ( 3 is mobile phone company).
An amazing night in The Point Depot. It was my first year in Dublin. After the concert my friend and I headed back walking to city centre. So grateful to taxi driver who circled back a number of times to see if he should stop for us. Still remember the telling off he gave us.
Met him in 89' Atlantic City at a casino bar before the Stones kicked off their Steel Wheels tour at the Convention Center. Just an amazing experience long before smartphones lol I turned and said your lyle lovett and he winked and shook my hand. Yup that was a brush with greatness ❤❤
Johns songwriting, was is and forever will be remembered, love that man. Lyle is like. The big band. Hell Julia Roberts married this amazing scarecrow looking dude. JP love u Lyle, Johnny boy.. miss u
One legend introduced by another. RIP John Prine.
Dave Kennedy absolutely
Yessir ! God made em both .
A real shame. We lost a source of musical enjoyment for years to come. RIP John.
I was fortunate enough to see both of these incredible artists live. RIP John Prine
To those homebound seniors reading the comments, "Hello in There." I love you!
I met Lyle checking into a hotel on a business trip many years ago. He was ahead of me. I am a big fan and had a big smile. He turned around introduced himself and thanked me for listening to his music. A very kind soul.
Lyle was Blessed this day and we've been blessed since . ! .
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My son Josh had a similar experience.
I had a dream one night five years ago when I drove from Los Angeles to El Paso in a green '95 Plymouth Voyager with him by my side.
Class act. You never want to invade their privacy but a small nod is usually appreciated. I did this with Chris Smithers in Berkeley CA in a restaurant. I simply nodded and said quietly “great show”!!
John Prine always recognized and applauded new talent. This is two of the best.
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Lyle is such an underrated and brilliant Songwriter. I’ve seen him several times. One of the benefits of seeing the large band is that I’m looking at a bunch of legends. The bass player is Lee Sklar and the drummer is Russ Kunkel. These guys are studio cats crafted of solid gold, they have played on half the hit records ever recorded. And lovett ain’t not so bad himself.
The fact that they keep coming back to play with Lyle says a whole lot about Lyle and his talent.
I've had the pleasure to attend 2 concerts at Red Rocks. The first one was Lyle Lovett in 2001. The second was John Prine in 2017. I'm so lucky.
Golden memories !!
YES YOU ARE LUCKY! I hope we can all do those things together again! soon!
Yes, I would be jealous, but I will choose to be happy for you, darn it!
👍 yes, indeed. heck, i'm thrilled to find this on Yt 🤗✌️
man you hit the lottery in my book
This is more like a poem than a song for me. I discovered it when I was shopping for a boat and someone had paired this song with a demostration video. I never have owned a pony, but I have a few goats and now a beutiful row boat for a small lake. It expresses how i feel aboult growing old and looking back to childhood. A wonderful feeling slipping between water and sky.
I've seen Lyle 5 or 6 times, mostly with his large band, and once in a Barnes & Noble in downtown Chicago after Step Inside This House had just been released. For anyone that ever wondered how he caught Julia Roberts, let me tell you his charisma in that intimate B&N setting had 100% of all those downtown Chicago gals' attention. He is a songwriter par excellence, humble, funny as heck, understated and a class act.
So funny. I too, was at the Barnes & Noble performance and definitely one of those "downtown Chicago gals" in thrall. I've seen him many times in concert, but that was special. He was in town and opening for Sting, who snuck into the room while Lyle played, quietly stood next to me and simply nodded along, appreciating the performance.
I was listening to some Lyle a couple of months ago, and posted that anyone who wondered why Julia married him needs to listen to "Large Band" and "Joshua Judges Ruth" and realize he was one sexy MF back then, especially on "Here I Am", and still is!
I always thought that Lyle was slumming it with Roberts .
@@johnmac333 Lol, I couldn't agree more!
@@johnmac333 You cracked me up with that remark. Hahahahaha!
I’ve seen Lyle 4-5 times & his wry witty humor, gentle style & musical intonation is truly special is so many ways. Extra entertaining performer & another Texas treasure.
My very large pony would ride in the back of the pickup truck. My uncle taught him so he wouldn't need to hook up a trailer to get somewhere quick. He was a sheriff in Texas in the early 60's. After he was retired as the sheriff's mount, he was given to me. Ol' Stewmeat was the best cowpony a young girl could ever have. He had the sweetest long lope. It was like sitting in a rocking chair when we galloped around the pastures.
Ol Stewmeat? LOL! Well...at least he wasn't named "Elmers." As in glue. ;-)
This song hits me in the same spots as Puff The Magic Dragon. Childhood is like another life that dies leaving us here.
And wishing we could go back
Bellissima performance per una voce meravigliosa!😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💓💕💋💯🌅
I hear ya, buddy! Lyle Lovett and his music were a big part of my boyhood.
Great analogy/comment Bob. I get what you're saying . . . both with something magical (no pun intended). :-)
I tell people all the time that, if Lyle Lovett is playing within 100 miles of where you live, you won't regret the drive. I've seen him with the large band and with a group of about 7 musicians and never been anything but thrilled at the show. Fun and fantastic.
Saw him in Macon, ga recently in a badly attended show. He was fantastic! I got to move up to the 9th row because there were so many empty seats. A crying shame since he's one of the most talented and genuine artists out there.
Absolutely agree. Have seen Lyle so many times, and would do it again and again.
I saw him in Philadelphia. Saw him in Orlando Florida. I think about five times total. Yes yes wonderful human.
I've seen Lyle Lovett several times; each show has been terrific. But the first time was in Indianapolis, on the night he married Julia. He was on fire-it was an amazing concert and I kept wondering who the woman on stage was, singing in the background. The next day it was all over the news that they had married the day before. There was so much love and joy in his voice that night-even more than normal. See him in concert if you ever have the opportunity-he is a musical phenomenon.
Perfection in song is rare, but when you hear it some of the mystery of life unravels. This is one of those songs by a man rivaled in songwriting only by the one that introduced him. Thank you for sharing
I remember watching this concert on TV when it first came out, as I noticed that Lyle was going to be on and I was already a fan of his music. This concert also served to turn me on to the music of John Prine, so now these two are among my favorite singer songwriters.
We live in a strange musical universe when songs like this aren't recognized far and wide for how good they are.
We certainly do!
oleole52 They're recognized, we just don't admit it!
How the hell did I go 22 years without knowing Lyle Lovett? I instantly regret my life!
Amen
Listen to his album "Live in Texas". Then go see him live.
Having a hard time with the death of John Prine, and listening to his incredible music, now chokes me up. Thanks John
Me too. I cry a little every day...and my grief is so very deep it takes my breath away.
Randy Klug Yes, we surely lost one of the best damn songwriters of all time. May JP ride forever in our hearts.🙏
Amanda said it best. My heart is real and truly broken now.
I'm glad we had him . He would want us to smile...love you John
Thank you for spelling chokes right lol
Lyle is one of the best concert artists you will ever see. Frank Sinatra loved this song according to daughter Nancy. We had the chance to visit with Lyle here in Spring, Tx. He is the real deal.
by far, the best concert I have ever seen.
Does Lyle know about this being Sinatra's favorite song?
Seen him twice both awesome!
@@marvinthemaniac7698 😯
Genius is an overused term when describing people these days, but not in this case. Lyle Lovett is a true musical genius, and a Texas national treasure. A kinder, more unassuming man will not be found.
No truer words were ever spoken.
You're so right, I've opened for him .. Class Act ... /
I couldn't agree more, except I believe the same words apply to Mr. John Prine.
I'll tell you my me and Lyle in the elevator story sometime.
A true and funny story about Lyle Lovett: He majored in journalism at Texas A&M but later revealed that he felt embarrassed asking questions during interviews. He’d ask his subject about something and then immediately think to himself, “That’s really none of my business.”
My husband and I have been fortunate enough to see, hear, and speak to Lyle Lovett and John Prine on the Cayamo Music Cruise several times over the past 10 years. This song is one of our Cayamo cruise anthems!
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For years i would play this at a summer camp for a wind down song at campfire. May great song writers continue to write great songs and influence those of us to share so the songs never die.
How wonderful today to find Lyle Lovett singing "If I Had A Boat." Admired this gentleman's artistry for decades. Thank you, all....
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I've seen Lyle in concert twice, one of which was with his Large Band. Of all of the top bands and artists that I have paid to see over the past 50 years Lyle Lovett is simply the best artist / performer of them all.
Lyle speaks to the audience but it feels like he is speaking to you personally. He plays for the audience but it feels like he is playing for you alone.
this good fellow could take ANY song and make it a classic could he not? YES HE COULD and has....love this guy and all his stuff and his band as well...carry on Mr. Lovett, you got what it takes brother(one musician to another, however now at 75 YEARS OLD don't play any longer) that's ok, had my time and enjoyed every moment of it
What a treat. John Prine introducing my other love Lyle Lovett.
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@@honestj820 Good. You?
@@debbieduraj9389 I’m cool thanks for asking
@@debbieduraj9389 Nice meeting you here where are you originally from?
@@honestj820 Cleveland Ohio. You?
My late brother turned me on to Lyle and this was his favorite song.
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This is one of the first things I saw of Lyle. I am proud to say that I have this album signed by these two men. John signed it in tiny letters on the back. It was wonderful.
Isn't that cute. I was up in Pennsylvania when he was doing a tour with the double CD and I had him sign a picture of him holding the teddy bear within the insert. . So sweet.
Imagine having John Prine say he admires YOUR songwriting. Be hard to wrap around that.
NEVER criticize another unless you can do better yourself>
If John admired him, who are YOU to doubt?
Right!?!
Lyle is and ever will be the bee's knees 💝
We will miss you so very much, John. You were one of the GREATS, A TRUE LEGEND!☝️🙏☝️💔👼
I love, love, love this song. And that guitar at the beginning... wow! Like a wave of joy. Thanks Lyle.
I saw Lyle at the beautiful historic Chicago Theatre back in maybe 1999. Such a great show, one of the very best I've seen. His band was just topnotch, and the great mandolin player Sam Bush played all night with his band!
I am 2300 miles from Texas, lots I miss about TX--back in the 70s/80s, certainly not today. Lyle and his Large Band come up here every so often...you should see the UT hats and banners come out at his concerts up here. I don't cause I ain't their alum.
Two of my favorite guys,Lyle and John Prine.How lucky am I at 65 to look back at a favorite pony and a favorite boat of my own.But I never rode my pony on my
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I had the pleasuse of seeing Lyle at a small venue in Indianapolis a few years back , it was amazing, if you ever get the opportunity to see him live take it ,master musician , great story teller.
"I would not scare my pony on my boat out on the sea."
That's where you need to hear Mr. Lyle Lovett. Such a poet. Such a man. Such a patriot. (Yes. I said that.)
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The look of sheer delight on Lyle's face at the applause -- priceless!
Thank you John for your humor and music which will live forever. I miss you.
I've loved this song forever... and, Lyle's intellect, as well. LOVE.ME.SOME.LYLE!
I've dissected a bunch of Lyle's songs. There is no fat. Every word and note works perfectly. Just amazing fun to listen to...and analyze. And playing live, he and that 49 piece band are a killer. Thanks for this.
You too?? :-)
What fret is he capoed on for this one, looks and sounds pretty high.
Whatta treat!!! 2 of the best ever!!!! Lyle Lovett is one of the most talented musicians playing today!!
I was on Cayamo one year , flew from GB to Miami them got on this wonderful boat filled with top drawer musicians including Lyle Lovett. We saw him play , truly amazing performance and a little later around 12 MN I went in to one of the many burger bars and he came in with his wife to be. I so wanted to speak to him but I left him alone and just savored the moment and then left them to their well earned food. It was 1 of those moments that I treasure to see a genius eating his burger ! Magic. X
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Props to you for not intruding. I've had a couple of encounters like that, where we exchanged a nod and a smile.
Talk about imagery. And, what a body of song writing that's come out of this guy. Saw him and his band of virtuosos at Caine Park some years ago and it was stellar.
I love and appreciate your music by love it you are one spectacular songwriter!
QU'est-ce que je peux aimer ce gars ! Je ne sais pas comment je donnerai pour le voir et l'entendre ! J'adore ce gars !!!
And here at the commencement of 2023 may each and every one of you out there reading this find your boat! Just be sure to give credit to the Tonto in your life. 😉
Go to a Lyle Lovett and his Large Band concert -- they're as good and tight as it's possible for a concert to be. I first saw him when he opened for Bonnie Raitt, back when she used to do her winter solo acoustic tours, many years ago. My indie music friends were lucky to be in the DC area and got to listen to WHFS, a station dedicated to indie music, so we heard Lyle Lovett and countless others who were ignored by the "big" radio stations. When he married Julia Roberts we reacted differently than most people, "What does he want with that tootsie"????
Seriously, see him live. You'll never forget it.
I have to laugh I think I didn't sleep the night that I heard that he and Julia Roberts got married. It wasn't that she was a tootsie. It was just what did he have about him that would make her think he was the one for her? Not in a negative way. But in a funny way. But they are still friends after all these years. Most people are inherently good underneath. But sometimes you have to scratch the surface to find that part. Peace and blessings
Ahh, this is awesome! Just like I remember hearing it in 1982 at the Backstage in College Station or at the fountain out in front of Rudder Tower on Texas A&M campus (nobody but Lyle, with a tie clip mic clipped onto his guitar plugged into a little map powered by an outlet in the student bulletin board kiosk)
This guy is so under appreciated. Love Lyle
John Prine & Lyle Lovett.
Damn!
Remember being blown away in the 70 hearing "Hello In There" & "The Great Compromise" for the first time.
A lot like the first time I heard Lyle sing "Here I Am" and this song.
I've seen Lyle 3 times - incredible.
Yo ho buffalo
Bamaboompa The first song I heard John Prime sung caught me forever. I could eventually strum and sing a couple of his songs. In a bar. Open mic. Late at night.
Saw Lyle last week in Missoula, Montana with Robert Earl Keen. Two great writers who happen to be awesome storytellers and entertainers in general..Amazing show.
And they were roommates when they attended Texas A&M. Did they, by any chance, play “This old porch”?
Lyle frequents Missoula. I’ve seen him at the Shack downtown eating breakfast a couple times. He’s a truly genuine person and just a nice guy.
Songs get better with age as do those that perform them ...songs /music always leave you with something ❤️x
If you want to see a good concert, go to a Lyle Lovett concert. He is a gentleman and a true artist.
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Joy...inspiration...hope...that's life...beautiful! Thank you, Lyle
Wow, Lyle Lovett. Crème de la crème. So natural and humble as well.
Just love this song it's not been here hear it mist days 👍
Hey Joe! Joe Stead that is. Thanks so much for these wonderful musical records you are postings of the best of our generation.
I have recently rediscovered him, and wondering why I haven’t listened more. Saw him in Htown last Saturday. What a talent!!
One of my late great hsusband's favorite song. I love it as well and it makes me think of him
Margaret Dennison
Lovely. Bless you.
Very sweet. Peace to you. Even two years later.
I love you Lyle Lovett!
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Love this song. And here's two great songwriters, two of the best ever. Saw them with John Hyatt on Austin City Limits once. I only own my computer, my books & my car (& a few clothes). But I'd give my car in a heartbeat to have seen them all in concert! Thanks for sharing a great clip Brother. Peace!
Saw Lyle Lovett at an outdoor venue & my feet went green from so much dancing in the grass! I love his fluffy mohawk, I want to cuddle him like a puppy
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They (Prine and Lovett) are so young in this clip.
I saw this concert. Made me really feel old!
@@tomfolds3898 gettin' old is what happens if you're lucky.... beats the alternative.
@ImNotMad ButUR pretty good... I like the part about rusty bed springs 😊 I'll forgive the 'typo'.
@ImNotMad ButUR ... it was a play on words (showing my age) when I was a kid....there used to be a group of funny little jokes based on pseudo book titles and authors exmpl; "Rusty Bed Springs" written by I.P. Freely.
your comment "knocked down to rusty metal and "bad" springs," reminded me of it. You didn't intend it but I massaged it anyway, we'll just chalk it up to being stir crazy.Hope your migraine goes away soon, it took mine 25yrs to move out. 😁
(once you have to explain humor , it loses the edge)
One of my favorite songs from whenever . There's the beautiful irony and last laughs when Lyle sings about the Masked Man and Tonto .
When I was a kid (I'm now almost 80) I used to faithfully watch the Lone Ranger ( the Masked Man ) on tv. He was always set up to be the big hero and Tonto ( foolish in Sanish - little did we know , but racism to the highest degree ) was the gofer , the Lone Ranger's errand boy . However, even as a kid , I used to be much more impressed with the character of Tonto ( actor Jay Silverheels ) because he dressed so cool , he was so athletic , he always got things done and was never out there looking for credit ( like the Big Orange Baboon ) . So, I get a special kick out of this song when Tonto tells his "boss" to kiss his ass , 'cause he's got a boat and headin' off to sea . Justice came late , but it was served . GL, Sr
@William Soper lightin up bill he had more to say than you
Ligia Lewis And when “kemo sabe” meant “ok stupid”. 8->
John Prine is great introduction. Lyle Lovett is a fine musician.
I did want to be Roy And Lone Ranger now after this i wouldn't mind being Tonto, hell I guess ole Dale wouldn't even be bad!
Love me some Lyle 😊🤙🤙. And John ❤️
Lyle is a really great singer and songwriter.... Thanks for sharing
one of my all time favorite ballads
saw him at the Cuthbert amphitheater in Eugene OR years ago. Great show. An artist with depth.
With the U of O Gospel Choir doing Church! I saw that too. Great show.
Love me some Lyle Lovett ...
Keepin' us together in hard times these days.
Was lucky to see him play in a small venue just across the street from his beloved university - Texas A&M - the largest university in Texas.
That would have been Mr. Gatti’s pizza.
Here in 2022, seeing John Print is poignant, but it's great to see him happy and young. And gracious.
Remember this from way back,"I'd like to be a cowboy on a boat"♥️x
A perfect song. Beautiful, beyond boundaries.
It'd just me and Trigger... Damn!
I'd kill to be on the boat with Lyle, John, and the pony! My mother cried when a country singer died. I thought she was crazy. I said "you didn't know that guy". Now I know how it feels.
I saw him with John Prine in Austin at the Paramount sometime in the 80's. Been a fan ever since.
LOVE John and Lyle.....saw John at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival in early 80’s....it meant so much to me....in ‘99, saw Lyle in Helena....he and his band were so smooth and tight...I wanted to run away with him...sigh..did not get the chance
I was there - if I remember correctly it was November 1988. a weekend of top American country music. Great weekend at the old Point Depot in Dublin - now redesigned and rebranded as 3Arena ( 3 is mobile phone company).
An amazing night in The Point Depot.
It was my first year in Dublin. After the concert my friend and I headed back walking to city centre. So grateful to taxi driver who circled back a number of times to see if he should stop for us. Still remember the telling off he gave us.
Great words and sung so well.!
never gets old! Xoxo
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Met him in 89' Atlantic City at a casino bar before the Stones kicked off their Steel Wheels tour at the Convention Center. Just an amazing experience long before smartphones lol I turned and said your lyle lovett and he winked and shook my hand. Yup that was a brush with greatness ❤❤
Johns songwriting, was is and forever will be remembered, love that man. Lyle is like. The big band. Hell Julia Roberts married this amazing scarecrow looking dude. JP love u Lyle, Johnny boy.. miss u
Kudos to Lyle Lovett! You got to perform with one of the best on earth. God Bless you in your future endeavors! 😚💞💞💞
Let's see. I saw Lyle Lovett five times. John Prine two times. Lucinda about four times. I think I'm in a perfect rut. Joy. Joy. Joy.
Two legends.
They look so young. Seen Lyle a half a dozen times, big band, little band, no band, duo with Hiatt. Hope I get to see him half a dozen more.
I happened to see him with KD Lang one time over in Tampa. That was delightful also.
I remember now this a looooong time ago 👍
Fond memories 💚 x
I had no idea that Prine introduced Lovett! WOW!!! What an honor!
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I have been a fan of Lyle Lovett since the 80’s!
I've never had the privilege of seeing him in concert but I have worn out some CDs of his...Joshua Judges Ruth...LL & His Large Band...Here I Am...
Love Lyle! He is peerless.
A natural story teller...
Recorded for Irish TV in 1988 in The Point in Dublin Ireland.
This one gets me every time. Pure Genius.
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MY OH MY!!!! My two favorites all at once. This makes me happy and makes me cry too.
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Saw him perform this song last night in Rohnert Park CA - still an amazing song!
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Great song
I adore this song❤
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One of my favourite songs of all time.
So Good
Beautiful!! TY LL and RIP JP...❤️