I know songs mean different things to different people, but anyone who has ever lost their way, but somehow managed to find the way back from the darkness , to the things , and people who truly matter in their life, knows just how true this song is. "It feels so good, feeling good again "
This song has always been one of my favorite. My interpretation is stepping out of purgatory and into heaven. It takes a few looks around the room before you realize where you are. ALL your friends are there. Texas Forever!!!
Quite possibly the best version of this incredible Robert Earl Keen song. He's one of our best song writers and he performs them for those of us that appreciate great poetry put to simple and tasteful melody. Thank you.
I wanted you to see em all, I wished that you were there, I looked across the room and saw you standing on the stairs. How someone can articulate and poet something so masterful is beyond me
Inadvertently saw Robert Earl Keen in concert at the Minnesota Zoo last year. He had a large following of people obviously there for him, though I came to see the opening act, The Lone Bellow. Funny how that works out...when audiences become fans of different artists just by being in the right place at the right time. Wish I saw you standing on the stairs.
My dad used to play all your albums especially this song and for some reason I find some solace listening to it. Makes me cry and smile at the same time. Thank you for giving me something to remember him by
Michael Weston I know what you mean. The last time I saw him live was in college in San Marcos, right before they changed the name to Texas State. Feels like yesterday. Sure wish I was feeling that good again...
I wished I had some money for which to buy a round... I wish I'd cashed my paycheck before I came to town... I reached into my pocket, found three twenties and a ten....feels so good, feeling good again... The imagery REK has created in the minds of so many listeners over the years... The connection people have with the feelings he represents... One of the truly great writers of our time...
Standin' down on Main Street Across from Mr. Blues In my faded leather jacket And my weathered Brogan shoes A chill north wind was blowin' But the spring was comin' on As I wondered to myself Just how long I had been gone So I strolled across old Main Street Walked down a flight of stairs Stepped into the hall And saw all my friends were there A neon sign was flashin', "Welcome, come on in" It feels so good feelin' good again My favorite band was playin' An Otis Redding song When they sang the chorus Everybody sang along Dan and Margarita Were swayin' side by side I heard they were divorcin' But I guess they let it slide And I wished I had some money With which to buy a round I wished I'd cashed my paycheck Before I came to town But I reached into my pocket Found three twenties and a ten It feels so good feelin' good again There was old man Perkins Sittin' on his stool Watchin' Butch and Jimmy John Talkin' loud and playin' pool The boys from Silver City Were standin' by the fire Singin' like they thought They were the Tabernacle choir And I wanted you to see 'em all I wished that you were there I looked across the room And saw you standin' on the stair And when I caught your eye I saw you break into a grin It feels so good feelin' good again I wanted you to see 'em all I wished that you were there I looked across the room And saw you standin' on the stair And when I caught your eye I saw you break into a grin It feels so good feelin' good again It feels so good feelin' good again
Damn Robert that was jest beautiful my man I have been away from the music for too long but I will playing and listening to your music along with a few other friends and music writers… Good music is good for the soul …
There's real magic to: And I wanted you to see them all I wished that you were there I looked across the room And saw you standin' on the stair And when I caught your eye I saw you break into a grin It feels so good feelin' good again It's like painting a picture.
I wish I had known about REK in the 80's. Was a late bloomer in the 2000's. I have tickets for Birchmere 2022. Cannot except he will not be back. Unacceptable dude
So like, you saw Christabel again on the stair and wished she was there? in a better mood but still another of your ghost songs. Jimmie Dale Gilmore told us about West Texas mysticism and letting those molecules fall into place.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but inherit Eternal Life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, but men loved darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come into the light, for fear that their evil deeds will be exposed. But he who does the truth comes into the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done through God.” John 3: 16-21
Ah honestly think this song is largely misinterpreted by the comments section- this is a fiction, a consoling dream space the narrator has invented to balm his soul whilst in interminable exile from his home. It is his idyllic heroic Return which he may never grasp, a lasting futile hope of an inmate waiting for release which will never come....or the delusion that all will have remained as once was for the prodigal son, but, as Ah mahself have found out, 'you can't go home again'.....
I don't know exactly what the character is going through, but I always image he's been out working in the oil fields for an extended time. Has come into town to have drink at a bar thats special to him, and hoping he runs into a girl that he knows and likes a lot. Spending that last little bit of per diem money that's burnin a hole.
Standin' down on Main Street Across from Mr. Blues In my faded leather jacket And my weathered Brogan shoes A chill north wind was blowin' But the spring was comin' on As I wondered to myself Just how long I had been gone So I strolled across old Main Street Walked down a flight of stairs Stepped into the hall And saw all my friends were there A neon sign was flashin', "Welcome, come on in" It feels so good feelin' good again My favorite band was playin' An Otis Redding song When they sang the chorus Everybody sang along Dan and Margarita Were swayin' side by side I heard they were divorcin' But I guess they let it slide And I wished I had some money With which to buy a round I wished I'd cashed my paycheck Before I came to town But I reached into my pocket Found three twenties and a ten It feels so good feelin' good again There was old man Perkins Sittin' on his stool Watchin' Butch and Jimmy John Talkin' loud and playin' pool The boys from Silver City Were standin' by the fire Singin' like they thought They were the Tabernacle choir And I wanted you to see 'em all I wished that you were there I looked across the room And saw you standin' on the stair And when I caught your eye I saw you break into a grin It feels so good feelin' good again I wanted you to see 'em all I wished that you were there I looked across the room And saw you standin' on the stair And when I caught your eye I saw you break into a grin It feels so good feelin' good again It feels so good feelin' good again
This song saved my life in 1999
Glad to hear it.
Saved mine in 2020. Good noise.
1999,2005,2012,2016,now now now
Playing this song on repeat today.
Feel that
I know songs mean different things to different people, but anyone who has ever lost their way, but somehow managed to find the way back from the darkness , to the things , and people who truly matter in their life, knows just how true this song is.
"It feels so good, feeling good again "
This song has always been one of my favorite. My interpretation is stepping out of purgatory and into heaven. It takes a few looks around the room before you realize where you are. ALL your friends are there. Texas Forever!!!
Quite possibly the best version of this incredible Robert Earl Keen song. He's one of our best song writers and he performs them for those of us that appreciate great poetry put to simple and tasteful melody. Thank you.
Agreed; I think I like it best of all his songs.
Wonderful. Music like this is the best. Americana roots. Fuuuvk yeah
Would be much better if the singing was synced with the lips!
I wanted you to see em all, I wished that you were there, I looked across the room and saw you standing on the stairs.
How someone can articulate and poet something so masterful is beyond me
Man, if you had one song to listen to for the rest of your life, the list would be tough, but this one would definitely be in my final draft!
I always took this song to be a rendition of being in heaven
Far out never thought about it in that way
I’ve thought about this too.
Just heard today I thought that was what it was about right away
That is exactly how I have always interpreted this song
Definitely
Inadvertently saw Robert Earl Keen in concert at the Minnesota Zoo last year. He had a large following of people obviously there for him, though I came to see the opening act, The Lone Bellow. Funny how that works out...when audiences become fans of different artists just by being in the right place at the right time. Wish I saw you standing on the stairs.
My dad used to play all your albums especially this song and for some reason I find some solace listening to it. Makes me cry and smile at the same time. Thank you for giving me something to remember him by
Sounds like your old man was pretty cool
Definitely had good taste in music
Sorry for your loss
REK is as pure as it gets. Love this song, always reminds me of the best of times and how we all long for those days.
It’s officially “3 Twenties and a 10 Day” in Texas! God bless Texas, and God bless REK!
Happy Three Twenties And A Ten Day! 10/20/2020
The song has a magical quality and it makes me feel good to see Robert Earl Keen still doing this song so recently.
can't believe he's an old man now. makes me feel old.
Michael Weston I know what you mean. The last time I saw him live was in college in San Marcos, right before they changed the name to Texas State. Feels like yesterday. Sure wish I was feeling that good again...
Ahh he ain’t old man. That’s just living that’s what is showing
I’d feel much younger if he’d get a damn haircut.
He ain't old!!! He's the same age as me!!! Actually today is his birthday. Happy Birthday REK!!!
He looks like Nick Nolte now
The Man. A deliverer of great tales. Mr Robert Earle Keen
I couldn’t find this song but luckily I came across it again. I’m “feeling good again”. Love ya REK.
I love you, Robert Earl. He's like a friend that knows me so well and we've never met. His songs feel like home. Makes me a Very Proud 🇨🇱 Texan!
I don't understand why anyone would dislike this song
And I don't know WHAT you're smokin. 52 likes - 0 dislikes to date. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot... over.
good thing nobody has yet! he's an absolute legend
Amazing
Best come back song after being through the shit!
Welcome back...
I have stood on Main Street across from Mr. Blues and walked down that flight of stairs.
What it feels like at end of rough time, when it all comes together. Thanks Robert
One of REK’s best!! Love this song!!
You know how much I'd pay to see Robert Keen do a Warren Zevon covers tour? holy crap
Of the most nostalgic, bitter sweet songs ever written.
Finally found this song. Beautiful.
A song for RIGHT now. ❤
one of my favorite songs ever!
Is what they play as you reunite with loved ones on the the other side?
Yes
Let's all hope so. There's healing in music.
no, they play corpus Christi bay....
No. It's about going home. Kinda the same. Solid jam though.
One of my favorite REK songs...definitely a good song that cheers me up at times even if I end up crying a bit while listening to or singing it
Found three twenties and a ten...…just when you thought the party was over. One of life's little joyful moments.
Like finding a 20 in the couch. Love found money. What a perfect lyric.
Proud to have known him.
I really appreciate your comments and love towards my music, hope you don’t stop listening someday?
Now I’m feeling good again
That song has the best lyrics I’ve ever heard !
I'll see you when I get there.....hope your on the stairs...
Great song!
This song plugs a hole in my boat.
I wished I had some money for which to buy a round...
I wish I'd cashed my paycheck before I came to town...
I reached into my pocket, found three twenties and a ten....feels so good, feeling good again...
The imagery REK has created in the minds of so many listeners over the years... The connection people have with the feelings he represents... One of the truly great writers of our time...
thanks for everything rek. you will never know
Hi again, Robert!
Great permance of a great song! Still loves it! Keep up the good work! Liselotte in Karlstad, Sweden!,
A great song A great artist
Wonderful performance. Fabulous legacy. Enjoy your retirement, Bob.
A stand-up (well, maybe sit-down) performance of this REK classic. Well done.!
Man been looking for this song for a long long time. Thanks
Standin' down on Main Street
Across from Mr. Blues
In my faded leather jacket
And my weathered Brogan shoes
A chill north wind was blowin'
But the spring was comin' on
As I wondered to myself
Just how long I had been gone
So I strolled across old Main Street
Walked down a flight of stairs
Stepped into the hall
And saw all my friends were there
A neon sign was flashin', "Welcome, come on in"
It feels so good feelin' good again
My favorite band was playin'
An Otis Redding song
When they sang the chorus
Everybody sang along
Dan and Margarita
Were swayin' side by side
I heard they were divorcin'
But I guess they let it slide
And I wished I had some money
With which to buy a round
I wished I'd cashed my paycheck
Before I came to town
But I reached into my pocket
Found three twenties and a ten
It feels so good feelin' good again
There was old man Perkins
Sittin' on his stool
Watchin' Butch and Jimmy John
Talkin' loud and playin' pool
The boys from Silver City
Were standin' by the fire
Singin' like they thought
They were the Tabernacle choir
And I wanted you to see 'em all
I wished that you were there
I looked across the room
And saw you standin' on the stair
And when I caught your eye
I saw you break into a grin
It feels so good feelin' good again
I wanted you to see 'em all
I wished that you were there
I looked across the room
And saw you standin' on the stair
And when I caught your eye
I saw you break into a grin
It feels so good feelin' good again
It feels so good feelin' good again
Thanks for taking the time to write out the lyrics! 💛💚💙
Damn Robert that was jest beautiful my man I have been away from the music for too long but I will playing and listening to your music along with a few other friends and music writers… Good music is good for the soul …
Man! where did All the days go?
Thank you!
looking forward to feelin good again. I love you, Michael
A great artist to see him in Colorado in 2022
Merry Christmas from the family .....
Love Robert Earl King
That is great!
Brilliant
Love the guitar
This is amazing!
This channel is so underrated.
Prathamesh Sundaram i agree
Yes!
I absolutely adore this song...
Hey, how much did Robert find in his pocket??
ha ha,
I remember after my last serious gf and I broke up, this was the first song I heard later that night-- oh man, made me feel so good..again !!
Perfect Fall song
Please come to WV..
Great!
Awesome pickin’
Memory
Yee Haw
Hell yes.
How can anyone not visualize the setting where this takes you,?
I’m thinking a small local bar but then again some ppl are saying heaven
♥️
There's real magic to:
And I wanted you to see them all
I wished that you were there
I looked across the room
And saw you standin' on the stair
And when I caught your eye
I saw you break into a grin
It feels so good feelin' good again
It's like painting a picture.
Exactly. Every time I hear this lyric, I can picture her and her grin.
I wish I had known about REK in the 80's. Was a late bloomer in the 2000's. I have tickets for Birchmere 2022. Cannot except he will not be back. Unacceptable dude
Wonder when was the last time REK walked those stairs in Bandera?
Will probably spend the next few weeks drowning in REK poetry after hearing about his recent decision to retire from the road.
So like, you saw Christabel again on the stair and wished she was there? in a better mood but still another of your ghost songs. Jimmie Dale Gilmore told us about West Texas mysticism and letting those molecules fall into place.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but inherit Eternal Life.
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”
“He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, but men loved darkness rather than the light, because their deeds were evil.
For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come into the light, for fear that their evil deeds will be exposed.
But he who does the truth comes into the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done through God.”
John 3: 16-21
Ah honestly think this song is largely misinterpreted by the comments section- this is a fiction, a consoling dream space the narrator has invented to balm his soul whilst in interminable exile from his home. It is his idyllic heroic Return which he may never grasp, a lasting futile hope of an inmate waiting for release which will never come....or the delusion that all will have remained as once was for the prodigal son, but, as Ah mahself have found out, 'you can't go home again'.....
i didn't know REK and Ron White were the same guy...great song Ron!
The song is good , but that hair is awesome!!!!! Damn 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
he does not even come close to opening his eyes once
Oh yea.
New. York. Citttiy!?!
hope I would have some money in the pocket!!
I don't know exactly what the character is going through, but I always image he's been out working in the oil fields for an extended time. Has come into town to have drink at a bar thats special to him, and hoping he runs into a girl that he knows and likes a lot. Spending that last little bit of per diem money that's burnin a hole.
As of right now, there are 4 people that suck as human beings
In what world would you not know you had nearly 100 dollars in your pocket?
this one
Barış Özcandan gelenler
I didn't know that Ron White could sing......
Can anyone tell me what other song sounds like the beginning of this song?
Zack Baker gringo honeymoon kind of sound like it
Hotel California
Standin' down on Main Street
Across from Mr. Blues
In my faded leather jacket
And my weathered Brogan shoes
A chill north wind was blowin'
But the spring was comin' on
As I wondered to myself
Just how long I had been gone
So I strolled across old Main Street
Walked down a flight of stairs
Stepped into the hall
And saw all my friends were there
A neon sign was flashin', "Welcome, come on in"
It feels so good feelin' good again
My favorite band was playin'
An Otis Redding song
When they sang the chorus
Everybody sang along
Dan and Margarita
Were swayin' side by side
I heard they were divorcin'
But I guess they let it slide
And I wished I had some money
With which to buy a round
I wished I'd cashed my paycheck
Before I came to town
But I reached into my pocket
Found three twenties and a ten
It feels so good feelin' good again
There was old man Perkins
Sittin' on his stool
Watchin' Butch and Jimmy John
Talkin' loud and playin' pool
The boys from Silver City
Were standin' by the fire
Singin' like they thought
They were the Tabernacle choir
And I wanted you to see 'em all
I wished that you were there
I looked across the room
And saw you standin' on the stair
And when I caught your eye
I saw you break into a grin
It feels so good feelin' good again
I wanted you to see 'em all
I wished that you were there
I looked across the room
And saw you standin' on the stair
And when I caught your eye
I saw you break into a grin
It feels so good feelin' good again
It feels so good feelin' good again