Comments on: Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists: Todd Snider

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:09:03 +0000

PS. Brody’s totally right about that version of “Waco Moon.” It’s raw. I imagine it was difficult for him to sing it in front of Billy Joe Shaver.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:47:19 +0000

I know and love Snider’s music so much better now than when I first read this post. And those bootlegs (which are legal since Snider has an open recording policy for his shows) are awesome. The man goes on forever, but it’s all hilarious.

By: Kevin J. Coyne

Kevin J. Coyne — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:23:35 +0000

Hey, “Devil You Know” was #3 on my list. Love that song!

I like “Play a Train Song”, though if I was going to add one more song from East Nashville Skyline, it would be “Nashville.”

By: mrsandy

mrsandy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:15:54 +0000

Great list. I haven’t heard the Peace Queer CD yet, so that opens up some spaces on my list. I’d add “The Devil You Know” (love the line “they pull the kid over for driving while African”). “Some Things Are” is my favorite from the “Peace, Love…” album (even if I’m not quite sure what the story behind the song is. And I was surprised my #1 isn’t even on your list: “Play a Train Song.”

By: Stephen H.

Stephen H. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:45:09 +0000

“Beer Run” was on a 2002 album, according to your list, and Garth’s song charted in 2001. So when was Todd’s actually written?

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By: Mike M.

Mike M. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:28:20 +0000

Kevin I want to thank you for introducing me to Todd awhile back on this site. I have to say I really love his work. My absolute favorite song is “You Think You Know Somebody” from “Songs for the Daily Planet”. It’s a great song that hits close to home. The end is like a punch in the stomach. I also love “Class of 85″ from “New Connection”. It paints a very vivid picture.

By: Brody

Brody — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:24:57 +0000

Good list. There’s several on here that I need to check out.

Check out the live version of “Waco Moon” on the Billy Joe Shaver tribute album. Snider gives a little background behind the song. The rawness of the performance it what nails me.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:44:36 +0000

Oh yeah, I meant to add “Tavern” to my list too.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:32:49 +0000

Thanks for making me take a look at Todd Snider some months back. I’m a fan. Great list. I also love
“Statistitians Blues”, “Betty Was Black (And Willie Was White)” and “Once He Finds Us”.