Jeff Daniels isn't even known for music, yet that was one of the most heartfelt, poetic and well structured songs I've ever heard. Not to mention, some pretty good guitar playing. That folks, is talent!
🥰 Mr. Daniels made me sappy about my 3 girlfriends (guitars)..his words waxed poetic because GOD putting a guitar in my hands at 56yo broke my alcohol addiction!! Thank you my musical brother!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 3:39
I just realized he didnt do the whole song. There's a 2nd verse where he says "When I'm down you come around my corner on two wheels." That one gets me
@@crogger321he’s been playing for years, he lives in my small town in Michigan and I just listened to him play last night. First time I heard him play was at least a decade ago.
@@aaqilian5.085who cares. No one needs you to come here and shit on someone else's feelings or views on something. Or take the attention off of it. Maybe to them it was.
Grandfather's hat......just look it up and enjoy....the man isn't an actor who can sing....he is a singer who just acts to pay the bills on the side.....
I watched your video earlier in my lunch break. Great breakdown but I'm surprised you weren't more touched by the lyrics. You even giggled about Kelly tearing up. I don't even play guitar, and I teared up lol
I'm 70 years old. Been through some major hardships and trauma in my life (probably still more to come) I started playing guitar when I was around 10. In a way, it's been my life-line. Helping me get through much darkness. This put a lump in my throat.. Thanks Jeff
I know exactly what you mean. In my darkest hours - I always grab my guitar - it heals the soul. In my happiest moments - I grab her also. It has been the closest of friends in good times and bad. What a beautiful tribute - authentic and so soulful.
@davidcook1057 yeah it truly does and when my dad passed in April of 2022 I wrote a song for him but I still add or improve on it. And now I’m going to make one for my great uncle who we in my culture considered him as grandpa passed in February.
@@planet_aldrain224 It is a beautiful gift that lasts Forever - to write a song for your dad. My dad taught me to play when I was 10-11. I never stopped. I also played a song for him at his Funeral. The hardest thing I ever had to do. It broke me up, but he was my biggest fan. I play for him, everyday. I know he hears me, as I am sure your dad hears you.
He has an incredible gift for words. And the duality of meanings here... the way it could be about a person, or maybe the inanimate object has been with him so long that it has a personality to him. We all have that thing we talk to when we're alone. We ask it the rhetorical questions we don't ask to anyone else. And it sounds like he sat down and wrote a song to thank his friend who has always been there. And honestly, I think his somewhat gruff voice, imperfect, makes it so much better and real.
The amazement on Kelly’s face tells the story. No one expected that musicianship, THAT PERFECT voice … To see a musician as great as Kelly Clarkson,genuinely humbled and in awe of Jeff Daniels, is quite remarkable. 😍🤩. Bravo Jeff
Ummm no definitely not all of them lol.... Try some billy strings, Colter Wall, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton etc.... plus this song is at least 13 years old by now. Tis a great tune though
The kind we need in the last decade ban going forward. It's the labels that are holding this back. They know bits out here all that is needed is placement.
@@zackamig4446Stapleton is well established an go back far beyound the last 10 ...more like 15 year drought of true country songs. Western genre died of attrition of a fading lifestyle. But true Country is being stripped away and replaced with a false label. You did btwcmis a recent name the bears credit for great songs of traditional sound. We simply need more. I'm speaking of Dalton Dover.
"I hold you so carefully, I handle you with care...but I'm not holding you, its you who's holding me" - what a beautifully poetic line. Love Jeff Daniels even more
Jeff Daniels is such a gifted artist, and in SO many forms. From acting to stage directing to writing movies and guitar like WOW. Literally one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. So sayeth the tears that leaked out of me
Jeff Daniels is a true Renaissance genius. A gifted actor, a skilled musician, and seemingly an all-around nice guy, Mr. Daniels is a man in full. We are better off for having him in our midst. Thanks, Jeff Daniels, for the breadth of brilliance that you bring to the world. It's much appreciated, and inestimably admired.
He left Hollywood decades ago and he and his Wife moved out of California with their 3 now successful grown Children. Married for over 40 years....he did everything right.
Actually, Jeff is well known in composing circles with hundreds of songs to his credit. I’ve seen him a number of times here in Chelsea, Michigan where he’s from and owns the famous Purple Rose Theater. Fantastic poet, song writer, actor and just a wonderful person.
I never in a million years would have thought someone could make a serious love song for their guitar. I stand corrected. That was beautifully written! 👏🏼👏🏼
Wow! I mean, WOW! He said it all in that song... been playing almost 62 year snow and he just spoke the heart of ALL of us who love our guitar. And ol' boy can play, sing and write? Fantastic!
Indeed he did. Always wanted to make a heartfelt song for my guitar. If there was a fire. I’d rather save my guitar than guns, games, pictures. The guitar is my other arm
Been following Jeff's music and performing his songs for almost 20 years now. He's a fellow Michigander and one of the most talented people to walk the earth. Great human being to boot.
I started playing as an emotional outlet when my mom died. It helped me a lot. Since then I've had many struggles and my guitars have always giving me comfort over these last 25 years. This song resonates all the way into the center of my heart. Thanks Jeff. That was a big but welcome surprise.
Jeff as a Musician of over 40yrs, your song brought me to tears. The Love of my Life was never there, but my guitar always is. Brilliant lyrics and I love your choice of chords and great finger pi king. Give us more, that was incredible.
If someone has not offered him a recording contract after that .... there are no words to describe... that song was better than 99.9 % of the music being put out today.
Wow. Just wow. This man has such range to his talent. Serious actor, comic actor, and now pretty darn great musician and songwriter. This is a really well written song. Great lyric, great progression, honestly better writing than 99% of the stuff I've heard on the radio in the last 20 years.
I've been listening to this song for 13 years, Jeff is on Spotify and goes on tour singing, some of his other songs are fantastic, a phenomenal actor and terrific singer.
The funny part is that this song was released in 2010. I found it in 2016. I am SO thrilled that so many more people are finding it in 2024. Just so perfect.
As a musician, the most encouraging and moving part was the audience and the host's reaction. One man with an acoustic guitar, his voice and an original song moving people to tears. Great stuff!
@@barflytom3273 , whatta f*** is your problem? Your comment is plain stupid, not Kelly's reaction! She's being real and relatable! What the f*** do you want?
When your daily relationship with your friends is "he's just that nice guy that works over on that production line..." it goes through an incredible change when this kind of opportunity occurs. In one moment they stop and gape at "who is this guy???" It is soooo much fun and so rewarding to surprise your friends with that unknown talent. Music and musicianship is one thing that can be so rewarding regardless of your age. I started playing clarinet & sax in a dixieland group when I was about 7 or 8 and singing when I was a bit older. Most of the people I knew had no idea. It doesn't have to be on a large stage like Jeff was on but to your unsuspecting friends it's very startling and a whole lot of fun!! Music just knows no limits.
I met Jeff outside of God of Carnage in 2011. I was walking down the street and saw the crowd of people waiting for autographs, I scooped a playbill up while crossing the street and walked right up to him, as he signed it I said, “you’re best actor working today” he looked up at me and very heartfelt said, “thank you so much”. I’ll never forget that day. He’s a true artist and a kind soul.
"You were there when I was thinking through all them things I was thinking of" and "you turned my never-evers into maybe I just might" are lines that very accomplished songwriters will go an entire career without matching. What a man Jeff Daniels!
And what makes them so great is just how simple and unassuming both of those lines are. One is a simple repetition, the other is just an opposite. But you don't have to think about such a simple line, you just know exactly what it feels like.
Wow. As a 61 yo lifelong guitarist, that teared me up pretty intensely. I'm sure this will be recorded, likely thanks to the sweet Kelly, what a treasure you are girl!
I'm a vocalist!!!... he is Ammmmzing..writing../ vocalist!!!... / guitarist...U...can tell he has a Influences...of...Gordon Lightfoot.... "GOD"... restin...peace...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Wow!!! I'm jeff daniels fan for 30 years and i NEVER heard him singing! And like that??! And playing like that?? My god i'm crying here. Jeff you are amazing ❤
As a guitarist of over 20 years who feels like they’ve lost there way and become disconnected from the love of my life that is guitar through so much loss… this is a wonderful reminder of the lifelong friendship and romance we create with our instruments that help show the world (but first ourselves) who we are, and who we can be. 🖤
I had to send this song to my neighbor because he’s always in his garage sitting in a rocker playing his guitar and he loves it. He enjoys it so much, so thank you Jeff Daniels thank you Kelly Clarkson I know he’s going to enjoy this song. God bless you guys.
It's a rare thing when a song leaves me speechless! I'm absolutely blown away with this huge surprise!!! Jeff Daniels, acclaimed actor, can actually write and sing songs!!! Call me gob-smacked!!! 😂
Here is a longer version. His voice is absolutely amazing. This one is live at Martin guitars. ua-cam.com/video/Pa-XYi49Jg8/v-deo.htmlsi=RXMUPwY1nBTRaWd6
I'm crying seriously....so beautiful I've been playing for 20 years and I've never cried before in sooo long with guitar.maybe cause my dad passed in March I felt him threw this ...but this was the reason I play music thank you Jeff and Kelly
There is a difference between entertaining and sharing ones soul. If you can tell the difference you are blessed rather than entertained. Thank You for sharing.
Jeff is great! Anyone that was really paying attention to The Newsroom knows the man has real musical talent. Now get Hugh Laurie on and ask him for a song.
Never knew Jeff Daniels played guitar before seeing this. I've played guitar and written songs for 40 plus years. But that single line in his song about his guitar touched me in a way I never thought. "I'm not holding you, you're holding me." That was a way to see the instrument not as a tool but a part of one's self. And is also a great song I'd pay for. Thanks Jeff.
When the heartfelt tears of deep joy start flowing with the melody and the words are soothing my soul ... Jeff Daniels has spiritual honesty that I've experienced in his screen roles ... Enlightened
Thank you for the song, Mr. Daniels. You blew Kelly away! And although she is always nice to her guests, she does not have a tearful reaction to many of her guests.
This song made me cry. Few songs can evoke emotions in others. These words are true and when humans here true words drom thers that resonate we may smile or weap or do both. Both jeff , both man. Thanks for sharing that.
As a 30 year old man with BPD. Guitar has been the one constant in my life. The one thing that I could vent my anger, sadness, emptiness and graciousness to. I’ve never cried so hard hearing a love letter to such a beautiful instrument.
"Guitar has been the one constant in my life. The one thing that I could vent my anger, sadness, emptiness and graciousness to. I’ve never cried so hard hearing a love letter to such a beautiful instrument." Same, my man. Same.....
amen been playing guitar for close to 20 years its been there in the dark ti,es and pure joy and evererything in between it truly has been holding me. love the song
As a lifelong guitar player, I’m crying like a baby!!! Those words were so beautiful and hit me so deep!!! Thank you Jeff! Im learning this so I can sing it to my guitar 🎸 ❤
I had the same immediate thought. My eyes were welling up and I thought I can learn and play that. I would care what human was listening because I would be singing to heard... but rather felt by my 30 yr long companion :)
Ive played guitar for about 15 years or so. I'll tell you what, ive had some pretty deep conversations with my guitars, both good and bad. This song is wonderfully written and from the heart
I just listened to all of Jeff Daniels songs today. This video informed me that Jeff Daniels is a Musician. After listening to all of his songs, Im hooked. My new favorite artist. Keep it coming Jeff, your voice is phenomenal. Guitar playing incredible. Oofduh.
Jeff Daniels establishes himself as a serious actor , then decides to dabble in comedy in the movie Dumb and Dumber and just kills it. Now he picks up a guitar and performs this masterpiece that he wrote!! What can't he do? Love it!
Jeff just nailed my life! My guitar has been with me longer than any other earthly item in my life. My friend, my therapist, good times and bad. Thanks!
I've always liked Jeff Daniels as an actor & after seeing this it says so much about what kind of man he is... amazingly beautiful! Even more talented than we knew!
The way he talks about sitting on his porch with his best friend. I totally get that , the most relaxing thing i ever did for myself was learn to play the guitar, and now thanks to Jeff Daniels, it has a love song. thank you for putting to lyric and music what we've known for years, but didn't have the words to say, or notes to play AWESOME
Jeff Daniels, bravo with a standing ovation! You have made me cry. Immediately thought of Johnny Cash (Hurt), Dave Mason (We just disagree) and John Denver (Gospel Changes). There is an essence to his music that washes over you with such emotion. If the torch has been passed, it has been given to Mr. Daniels.
I am absolutely gobsmacked at his guitar playing and song writing - totaly fell in love with this one - Thank You both for sharing - much appreciated - - -
Jeff Daniel’s never ceases to amaze me! He is a truly gifted actor. He is tremendously funny, and now he demonstrates he cannot only sing very well, but play guitar equally as well. To top it off that was a lovely song he wrote! He is truly amazing, and I am a big fan!
Jeff Daniel’s great actor, great musician, great talent! Kelly Clarkson great singer, great show host, and from my great state of Texas. So proud of Kelly and all of her accomplishments!!! Way to go Kelly, keep going!
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Kelly should take him on tour
This has to be one of the best kept secrets in all of entertainment. Jeff Daniels is amazing!
Holy shit. Jeff Daniels needs to produce a Country Music Album....
What happened to "save me" , I watched that vid every day.
Yeah, but I think he practiced. 😊
Jeff Daniels isn't even known for music, yet that was one of the most heartfelt, poetic and well structured songs I've ever heard. Not to mention, some pretty good guitar playing. That folks, is talent!
Hell yeah!
That was exactly what I was thinking. Talented dude
🥰 Mr. Daniels made me sappy about my 3 girlfriends (guitars)..his words waxed poetic because GOD putting a guitar in my hands at 56yo broke my alcohol addiction!! Thank you my musical brother!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 3:39
He’s actually done small tours before. Not his first foray into performing live. What an incredible song.
Same with Steve Martin. Amazing banjo player. Creative people are built different
"You turn my never evers into maybe I just might"
That's a great line right there.
Delivered dso well too, this song is excellent
100%. That one stuck out to me too :)
Yes, that one hits hard. Got me a little misty eyed. I can definitely relate.
I just realized he didnt do the whole song. There's a 2nd verse where he says "When I'm down you come around my corner on two wheels." That one gets me
@@vince.capuano where did you hear the full song, is it on UA-cam?
"I ain't holding you, my friend. It's you who's holding me"...brilliant songwriting and a beautiful song.
The best line. Love it
After 45 years+ of playing, that line definitely resonates...beautiful song 🎵
Ditto. How awesome.
That part got me. ❤
I am so moved by this song - a song about how music _COMPLETES_ us 💗
Never in my 36yrs on earth thought that jeff daniels would make me tear up with anything else but laughter.
The guy waited this long in his career to unleash this talent. Brilliant.
I'm literally shocked. Wonder why he waited so long? Maybe he was self conscious.
This song is 13 years old at least
Jeff's been playing guitar for over 35 years and has wrote countless songs and this original song he wrote is very old
@@crogger321he’s been playing for years, he lives in my small town in Michigan and I just listened to him play last night. First time I heard him play was at least a decade ago.
“You had amazing guitar and singer songwriter talent this entire time???” “Yeah, it’s the Rockies?”
Jeff Daniels just wrote the best country song in the last 25 years. Holy shit
Seriously! I was blown away!
Mm, Jason Isbell entered the chat. Sturgill Simpson says hang on a minute. I’ll admit this was a damn good song but you’ve way overblown your claim.
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I've lost count how many times I've watched this. It's just a catchy uplifting tune. Old school.
@@aaqilian5.085who cares. No one needs you to come here and shit on someone else's feelings or views on something. Or take the attention off of it. Maybe to them it was.
He needs to cut nine more of these and release an album . That’s multi platinum material . Never even knew he could do this . Just wow!
Grandfather's hat......just look it up and enjoy....the man isn't an actor who can sing....he is a singer who just acts to pay the bills on the side.....
«I ain’t holdin’ you, my friend, it’s you who’s holdin’ me.» Beautiful.
❤
This was so good I had to crown Jeff Daniels as the best guitar playing celebrity in the world. The man simply ROCKS.
I had to come check it out after your video, Tyler. Im a little bit touched by this performance, wasnt expecting it.
You, Sir, are absolutely correct. And you are the awesome guru, so.... 😅😊
I watched your video earlier in my lunch break. Great breakdown but I'm surprised you weren't more touched by the lyrics. You even giggled about Kelly tearing up. I don't even play guitar, and I teared up lol
I just saw your video and checked it out. I've watched it almost 10 times now. I am sure Conan will understand.
After THIS why would you expect anything less? ua-cam.com/video/RyzDRc34l2g/v-deo.html
I'm 70 years old. Been through some major hardships and trauma in my life (probably still more to come) I started playing guitar when I was around 10. In a way, it's been my life-line. Helping me get through much darkness. This put a lump in my throat.. Thanks Jeff
I know exactly what you mean. In my darkest hours - I always grab my guitar - it heals the soul. In my happiest moments - I grab her also. It has been the closest of friends in good times and bad. What a beautiful tribute - authentic and so soulful.
@davidcook1057 yeah it truly does and when my dad passed in April of 2022 I wrote a song for him but I still add or improve on it. And now I’m going to make one for my great uncle who we in my culture considered him as grandpa passed in February.
I’m half your age and have been through hardships as well. Guitar, and music in general, has saved my soul. Keep playing, brother!
100% same
@@planet_aldrain224 It is a beautiful gift that lasts Forever - to write a song for your dad. My dad taught me to play when I was 10-11. I never stopped. I also played a song for him at his Funeral. The hardest thing I ever had to do. It broke me up, but he was my biggest fan. I play for him, everyday. I know he hears me, as I am sure your dad hears you.
"You turn my never-evers into maybe-I-just-might" is poetry that sliced me right down the middle.
Yip, that's the line that made my ears prick up. 👌👏
@@thebesttheworst2277 My prick pricked up as well.
Yes
He has an incredible gift for words. And the duality of meanings here... the way it could be about a person, or maybe the inanimate object has been with him so long that it has a personality to him. We all have that thing we talk to when we're alone. We ask it the rhetorical questions we don't ask to anyone else. And it sounds like he sat down and wrote a song to thank his friend who has always been there. And honestly, I think his somewhat gruff voice, imperfect, makes it so much better and real.
Man Kelly's reaction to that line is gold. Such a powerful and beautiful lyric.
The amazement on Kelly’s face tells the story.
No one expected that musicianship, THAT PERFECT voice …
To see a musician as great as Kelly Clarkson,genuinely humbled and in awe of Jeff Daniels, is quite remarkable.
😍🤩. Bravo Jeff
"When my fingers find your strings " What a great line. Jeff just made my week.
Jeff just made me weak.
There were lots of great lines, for me it was "turn my never evers into maybe I just might". Those lyrics were solid all the way through
Doesn’t take much to impress you hey
@@semicolon101 Lol. more impressive,my freind, than looking at someone painting grass.
@@semicolon101semicolon means half ass.. 😂
Blows away all of the "country" songs in the last decade. Well done, sir!
Ummm no definitely not all of them lol.... Try some billy strings, Colter Wall, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton etc.... plus this song is at least 13 years old by now. Tis a great tune though
The kind we need in the last decade ban going forward. It's the labels that are holding this back. They know bits out here all that is needed is placement.
@@zackamig4446Stapleton is well established an go back far beyound the last 10 ...more like 15 year drought of true country songs. Western genre died of attrition of a fading lifestyle. But true Country is being stripped away and replaced with a false label. You did btwcmis a recent name the bears credit for great songs of traditional sound. We simply need more. I'm speaking of Dalton Dover.
@@CharlieBrn Dalton dover is literally pop music just like the rest of those Nashville labels. You've lost all credibility
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"I hold you so carefully, I handle you with care...but I'm not holding you, its you who's holding me" - what a beautifully poetic line. Love Jeff Daniels even more
If you’re gonna quote someone would you mind actually quoting them?
Loved Jeff Daniel’s sing and guitar playing. I enjoy his acting, but who knew there’s more.
Jeff Daniels is such a gifted artist, and in SO many forms. From acting to stage directing to writing movies and guitar like WOW.
Literally one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. So sayeth the tears that leaked out of me
I'm 65, married to my best friend for 38 years, and she's my 'guitar'! Thanks Jeff, you made my day.
Im curious, what kind of guitar is it?
@@mikebarker7626lol you didn't understand what he said
@@alterbridgefan99 cant compare a woman to a guitar...what a guitar gives you a woman cant..NEVER
@@alexf1525 it was a metaphor, DUH!!!
@@eugenejoseph7076 wasn't talking to you..DuhhhhhhDuhhhhh,open your eyes
Jeff Daniels is a true Renaissance genius. A gifted actor, a skilled musician, and seemingly an all-around nice guy, Mr. Daniels is a man in full. We are better off for having him in our midst. Thanks, Jeff Daniels, for the breadth of brilliance that you bring to the world. It's much appreciated, and inestimably admired.
MY personal favorite: ua-cam.com/video/RyzDRc34l2g/v-deo.html
He left Hollywood decades ago and he and his Wife moved out of California with their 3 now successful grown Children. Married for over 40 years....he did everything right.
EXACTLY what he said.
WOW!!! Jeff Daniel’s is one of the most gifted actors of his generation and now add singer/songwriter to that! #blownaway
This is exactly what UA-cam is for. I'd never see this snapshot of perfect entertainment without it. That was wonderful.
Actually, Jeff is well known in composing circles with hundreds of songs to his credit. I’ve seen him a number of times here in Chelsea, Michigan where he’s from and owns the famous Purple Rose Theater. Fantastic poet, song writer, actor and just a wonderful person.
That is so cool! Thank you for sharing!
Very cool.
I'm only a city or two away and I've never made the trip. Maybe I just might...
That is right he starred in The Purple Rose of Cairo, a Woody Allen film. That is pretty cool. Thanks for the footnote.
Liar chelsea is in london uk, you are just lying
I think we have all just witnessed the biggest and most beautiful surprise in a long time. Wow, thank you for sharing this Mr Jeff Daniels 👍
song's been out for like 15 years tho :-)
well said.
UNREAL!!!
Very Real
As a guitar player I have to say I just absolutely love that performance and the sentiment. God bless you Mr Daniels!
I never in a million years would have thought someone could make a serious love song for their guitar. I stand corrected. That was beautifully written! 👏🏼👏🏼
This was great. There is one other love song to a guitar. John Denver, This old guitar. Listen to it om youtube.
@@sabyegrp Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely check it out!
You were right! That song is amazing too! I just added it to my favorites list. Thanks again! 😎
Tonight I Just Need My Guitar by Jimmy Buffett
The song ain't just about the guitar, I think...
Wow! I mean, WOW! He said it all in that song... been playing almost 62 year snow and he just spoke the heart of ALL of us who love our guitar. And ol' boy can play, sing and write? Fantastic!
Indeed he did. Always wanted to make a heartfelt song for my guitar. If there was a fire. I’d rather save my guitar than guns, games, pictures. The guitar is my other arm
"and when im at a loss for words, you find them in my heart" dude...that hit me like a ton of bricks
Every not hit me like a ton of bricks but that line was stellar.
Been following Jeff's music and performing his songs for almost 20 years now. He's a fellow Michigander and one of the most talented people to walk the earth. Great human being to boot.
I started playing as an emotional outlet when my mom died. It helped me a lot. Since then I've had many struggles and my guitars have always giving me comfort over these last 25 years.
This song resonates all the way into the center of my heart.
Thanks Jeff. That was a big but welcome surprise.
just found this - Jeff Daniels
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I think he made a great tribute to all of those who have relied on the guitar throughout our lives
Jeff as a Musician of over 40yrs, your song brought me to tears. The Love of my Life was never there, but my guitar always is.
Brilliant lyrics and I love your choice of chords and great finger pi king. Give us more, that was incredible.
If someone has not offered him a recording contract after that .... there are no words to describe... that song was better than 99.9 % of the music being put out today.
Let’s not get carried away.
@@molder2233 Hell, I'd buy an album of 10 songs of that quality.
Lucky for you Jeff Daniels has been putting out incredible albums for over 20 years!
Yeeee this song is like 15+ years old of him :)
He's clearly a man of faith who wants nothing to do with a contract in an evil industry of filth.
Wow. Just wow. This man has such range to his talent. Serious actor, comic actor, and now pretty darn great musician and songwriter. This is a really well written song. Great lyric, great progression, honestly better writing than 99% of the stuff I've heard on the radio in the last 20 years.
I've been listening to this song for 13 years, Jeff is on Spotify and goes on tour singing, some of his other songs are fantastic, a phenomenal actor and terrific singer.
Whats the name of this song steven?
@@erikj345 When my fingers find your strings.
Thank you!
@@billyraybar A song about a notorius panty raider.
He just told a beautiful story with amazing talent. That was real folks!
The funny part is that this song was released in 2010. I found it in 2016. I am SO thrilled that so many more people are finding it in 2024. Just so perfect.
i found it in 2024!
well what's the name
here i am my god
Today
I remember the series finale of News Room. He covered That's Whoever I Got to Memphis. Started looking for any original tunes
It's so great to discover that someone you know, ....has a hidden talent. This is a beautiful song.
As a musician, the most encouraging and moving part was the audience and the host's reaction. One man with an acoustic guitar, his voice and an original song moving people to tears. Great stuff!
the host's reaction was plain stupid.
@@barflytom3273 , whatta f*** is your problem? Your comment is plain stupid, not Kelly's reaction! She's being real and relatable! What the f*** do you want?
When your daily relationship with your friends is "he's just that nice guy that works over on that production line..." it goes through an incredible change when this kind of opportunity occurs. In one moment they stop and gape at "who is this guy???" It is soooo much fun and so rewarding to surprise your friends with that unknown talent. Music and musicianship is one thing that can be so rewarding regardless of your age. I started playing clarinet & sax in a dixieland group when I was about 7 or 8 and singing when I was a bit older. Most of the people I knew had no idea. It doesn't have to be on a large stage like Jeff was on but to your unsuspecting friends it's very startling and a whole lot of fun!! Music just knows no limits.
I met Jeff outside of God of Carnage in 2011. I was walking down the street and saw the crowd of people waiting for autographs, I scooped a playbill up while crossing the street and walked right up to him, as he signed it I said, “you’re best actor working today” he looked up at me and very heartfelt said, “thank you so much”. I’ll never forget that day. He’s a true artist and a kind soul.
Never met him, but would love to. You can tell that he does what he does because he genuinely loves doing it. He is extremely humble.
"You were there when I was thinking through all them things I was thinking of" and "you turned my never-evers into maybe I just might" are lines that very accomplished songwriters will go an entire career without matching. What a man Jeff Daniels!
And what makes them so great is just how simple and unassuming both of those lines are. One is a simple repetition, the other is just an opposite. But you don't have to think about such a simple line, you just know exactly what it feels like.
He's amazing. Nobody expected he could play the guitar that good & sing. He's not only a very good actor but he's just as good as a musician.
Wow. As a 61 yo lifelong guitarist, that teared me up pretty intensely. I'm sure this will be recorded, likely thanks to the sweet Kelly, what a treasure you are girl!
That was amazing! People will tune in to Kellys show just for guests like that. Big big bow to Jeff Daniels!!
I'm a vocalist!!!...
he is Ammmmzing..writing../ vocalist!!!... / guitarist...U...can tell he has a Influences...of...Gordon Lightfoot....
"GOD"... restin...peace...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
There is something so powerful about an old man with an acoustic guitar
experience....
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This should be on the radio! So pretty!
Holy crap he would definitely win the voice,,,great actor and sings too, I am absolutely stunned
Yes, The World needs to hear this song!!
sadly, mainstream radio doesn't want talented artists :(
Hear hear..🎉 those words actually have TRUTH to them..saved me from alcoholism..
Does anyone listen to the radio anymore? I never do and haven in years. Why would I?
Wow! That was so tender and poetic. Yes, I’m in tears too. Beautiful.
"I ain't holding you, my friend, it's you who's holding me"
I never thought of it that way as a guitarist, and now I wonder why. What a great line.
Holy moly!! That was the most beautiful song I’ve heard in YEARS!
Wow!!!
I'm jeff daniels fan for 30 years and i NEVER heard him singing! And like that??! And playing like that?? My god i'm crying here.
Jeff you are amazing ❤
here he is again -singing Grand-Father's Hat
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You haven't watched The Newsroom then I guess? 🙂
Must watch The Newsroom.
Watch him sing “That’s How I Got to Memphis” on Newsroom
I've watched this more than a few times, and can't get over how good Mr Daniels is.
As a guitarist of over 20 years who feels like they’ve lost there way and become disconnected from the love of my life that is guitar through so much loss… this is a wonderful reminder of the lifelong friendship and romance we create with our instruments that help show the world (but first ourselves) who we are, and who we can be. 🖤
Ok, as a guy from UA-cam, stop saying as a guy from.
Never once did he write “as a guy from” only you did. Twice. Can I buy you glasses? Or atleast take my money for you mental health medication.
@@jeremystovall9616 I appreciate you 😊
I had to send this song to my neighbor because he’s always in his garage sitting in a rocker playing his guitar and he loves it. He enjoys it so much, so thank you Jeff Daniels thank you Kelly Clarkson I know he’s going to enjoy this song. God bless you guys.
When a talent writes a song for itself, this is what happens.. tears of joy from strangers. Brilliant
It's a rare thing when a song leaves me speechless! I'm absolutely blown away with this huge surprise!!! Jeff Daniels, acclaimed actor, can actually write and sing songs!!! Call me gob-smacked!!! 😂
Kelly made my eyes water with every performance on her American Idol run. To play her a song and get that reaction is priceless. Go Jeff.
That was such stunning writing and beautifully played. It should be released. He's an amazing artist with many artistic talents.
He's been recording music for years. When My Fingers Find Your Strings is off his 2010 album Keep It Right Here!
@@muppetsstoogesfan1 Really? That's incredible!! I'll have to check it that out. Thanks!! 😊
I’ll tell you this, he didn’t have the right voice for this song….until now.
Oh my!!! What a talented human you are❤
I agree 100 percent ❤
Never knew him as a singer - songwriter till today. Outstanding,
Same. I'm dumbfounded. My wife showed me this and I was SO surprised.
Countless roles in movies.....never thought that a SONG by Jeff Daniels would bring me to tears. Really beautiful.
I have watched this for almost 6 hours on repeat. This is incredible. The melody of the song and his voice match so well.
He's got tons of albums. Really incredible stuff.
@@muppetsstoogesfan1 He said he's written around 450 songs. Most of which will never see the light of day or he's forgotten.
Here is a longer version. His voice is absolutely amazing. This one is live at Martin guitars.
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That was legitimately so beautiful...
I'm am in awe, tears in my eyes. The last time I saw this guy he was driving a dog. That was incredible.
I'm crying seriously....so beautiful I've been playing for 20 years and I've never cried before in sooo long with guitar.maybe cause my dad passed in March I felt him threw this ...but this was the reason I play music thank you Jeff and Kelly
There is a difference between entertaining and sharing ones soul. If you can tell the difference you are blessed rather than entertained. Thank You for sharing.
Oh, beautifully said!
He wrote an ode to his guitar!
Jeff is great! Anyone that was really paying attention to The Newsroom knows the man has real musical talent. Now get Hugh Laurie on and ask him for a song.
Hugh Laurie is really good.
It's funny. I've been on a Jeff Daniels binge this week and then there's this. Another multi talent! Love this song. It needs to be on the radio. ❤️
Or listen to his solo stuff
The Newsroom was a great show.
YES!!!!!!! 💯
Thank you for this. It puts to words and music all that I have felt about the instrument since I picked up grandpa's guitar back in 1963.
Best country song to ever grace her stage. It’s more than her show.
This song needs to be recorded and made available to us all. Awesome!
It is! It's on his 2010 album Keep It Right Here. I just found it on Spotify.
Oh Jeff, I liked you as an actor but I love you as a musician. Fantastic pickin.
Never knew Jeff Daniels played guitar before seeing this. I've played guitar and written songs for 40 plus years. But that single line in his song about his guitar touched me in a way I never thought. "I'm not holding you, you're holding me." That was a way to see the instrument not as a tool but a part of one's self. And is also a great song I'd pay for. Thanks Jeff.
duuude, this is one of the best and most heartfelt country song i've listened to in the last 15 years
When the heartfelt tears of deep joy start flowing with the melody and the words are soothing my soul ... Jeff Daniels has spiritual honesty that I've experienced in his screen roles ... Enlightened
Thank you for the song, Mr. Daniels. You blew Kelly away! And although she is always nice to her guests, she does not have a tearful reaction to many of her guests.
This song made me cry. Few songs can evoke emotions in others. These words are true and when humans here true words drom thers that resonate we may smile or weap or do both. Both jeff , both man. Thanks for sharing that.
Oh my goodness! He made my eyes well up. Bless him he’s amazing. 💖
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This man is gifted…period! Such beautiful talent.
As a 30 year old man with BPD. Guitar has been the one constant in my life. The one thing that I could vent my anger, sadness, emptiness and graciousness to. I’ve never cried so hard hearing a love letter to such a beautiful instrument.
"Guitar has been the one constant in my life. The one thing that I could vent my anger, sadness, emptiness and graciousness to. I’ve never cried so hard hearing a love letter to such a beautiful instrument." Same, my man. Same.....
@@bleedingfingers7457 ❤️ Never stop playing my friend!
amen been playing guitar for close to 20 years its been there in the dark ti,es and pure joy and evererything in between it truly has been holding me. love the song
The guitar was my first Love ❤️ after I hung up my baseball glove.
I have played now 55 years. So many guitars have passed through my hands. I guess I am a guitariser.
That’s one of the best songs I have heard in quite a while
Not sure how or why this showed up in my feed, but I'm truly glad it did. What a wonderful surprise. Great job, Jeff!
That was absolutely beautiful Jeff Daniel’s! That needs to be released. I love it.
It was released in 2010. Look it up.
It's a Harry Dunn album
As a lifelong guitar player, I’m crying like a baby!!! Those words were so beautiful and hit me so deep!!! Thank you Jeff! Im learning this so I can sing it to my guitar 🎸 ❤
Niiiice
I had the same immediate thought. My eyes were welling up and I thought I can learn and play that. I would care what human was listening because I would be singing to heard... but rather felt by my 30 yr long companion :)
Amazing how the audience just immediately became quiet when he started playing. Unanimously recognized greatness
...what a love song.. be still my heart
The look on Kelly's face says it all. Such an awesome actor and human being.
Ive played guitar for about 15 years or so. I'll tell you what, ive had some pretty deep conversations with my guitars, both good and bad. This song is wonderfully written and from the heart
I just listened to all of Jeff Daniels songs today. This video informed me that Jeff Daniels is a Musician. After listening to all of his songs, Im hooked. My new favorite artist. Keep it coming Jeff, your voice is phenomenal. Guitar playing incredible. Oofduh.
Nothing about that was my style at all and yet I was so captivated. I’m not even sure I inhaled or exhaled. Absolutely beautiful!
*whispers...perhaps it WAS your style...you just needed to find it 😉
I had the same reaction. Not my style of music but still just blown away! 🙏
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There is a kindness about this man...🇿🇦
Jeff Daniels establishes himself as a serious actor , then decides to dabble in comedy in the movie Dumb and Dumber and just kills it. Now he picks up a guitar and performs this masterpiece that he wrote!! What can't he do? Love it!
I heard he never bowled a perfect 300 haha
He was in Escanaba in Da Moon Light before dumb and dumber if my memory serves me correctly . It was quite a funny film in fact one of my favorites
He's a natural artist. If he puts his mind to it he can do anything in the arts. Alot of us are like that
he makes a terrible lasagna apparently
@@A9S15J5E9M806he actually wrote Escanaba in Da Moon Light.
I love her nervousness at the start and the fear melts into amazement… so much so at the end you hear Kelly C spontaneously say oh my..🥰🥰🥰
Jeff just nailed my life! My guitar has been with me longer than any other earthly item in my life. My friend, my therapist, good times and bad. Thanks!
I've always liked Jeff Daniels as an actor & after seeing this it says so much about what kind of man he is... amazingly beautiful! Even more talented than we knew!
That was one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. Beautiful!!
The way he talks about sitting on his porch with his best friend. I totally get that , the most relaxing thing i ever did for myself was learn to play the guitar, and now thanks to Jeff Daniels, it has a love song. thank you for putting to lyric and music what we've known for years, but didn't have the words to say, or notes to play AWESOME
Jeff Daniels, bravo with a standing ovation! You have made me cry. Immediately thought of Johnny Cash (Hurt), Dave Mason (We just disagree) and John Denver (Gospel Changes).
There is an essence to his music that washes over you with such emotion.
If the torch has been passed, it has been given to Mr. Daniels.
I've felt what you've meant
You Tube has redeemed itself with this recommendation. Job well done, Jeff. Job well done! Beautiful track.
Just lets you know that there a thousand of unbelievably talented people out there that you never hear of.
…made me cry.
I cried with you.
you’re so so right, there’s talent hidden everywhere
I am absolutely gobsmacked at his guitar playing and song writing - totaly fell in love with this one - Thank You both for sharing - much appreciated - - -
Jeff Daniel’s never ceases to amaze me! He is a truly gifted actor. He is tremendously funny, and now he demonstrates he cannot only sing very well, but play guitar equally as well. To top it off that was a lovely song he wrote! He is truly amazing, and I am a big fan!
Kelly was genuinely speechless, I love it.
Not really she spoken half way through the performance which prompted the audience to clap
Kelly was shocked she didn't think Jeff could play such a tender song like he did she became abit emotional towards the end
@@donjohn2695 why is that such a suprise though
She wasn't speechless. She spoke through it and ruined the performance.
I could see her as a little girl.
Jeff Daniel’s great actor, great musician, great talent!
Kelly Clarkson great singer, great show host, and from my great state of Texas. So proud of Kelly and all of her accomplishments!!! Way to go Kelly, keep going!
Hi Chris, how are you doing today