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Stephen Simmons
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Приєднався 19 жов 2009
A playlist of Stephen Simmons performing live around the world on stage, and sone occasional songs played at home.
“Devil’s Work is Never Done” by Stephen Simmons
Written in 2002, recorded in 2005, and released on cd & digital in 2006, now released on vinyl January 2025.
stephensimmons.bandcamp.com/album/drink-ring-jesus
DEVIL’S WORK IS NEVER DONE He was pretty sure he didn't believe in Heaven But there at the end he wasn’t quite sure And I almost lost that lousy son-of-a-bitch After fifty years of damn hard work Every year they say it should get a little better Cause this world is going straight to Hell But they ain’t never stood on this side of the shovel Hell ain’t a kingdom it’s a hole if you can’t tell Chorus: It looks so easy sounds so damn simple You think these souls fall right outta the sky? Jesus back off, this one’s mine Working all day hustling and a slaving Just another soul somebody thought that they could save Chalk me up another one The Devil’s work is never done You and you’re father think you’re so damn clever With your forgiveness and your talk about love But I’ve been busting my ass and it’s high time You showed some respect for the work I’ve done You cry when you lose them You bleed for every last one A bunch a sore losers Is what I think you’ve become Chorus You guys always seem to get all the good ones The poor and needy downtrodden masses Sometimes the whole deck’s stacked against ‘em But still I can’t break ‘em, their hearts are the truest of the pack Seems like all you ever leave me Are all these poster child souls who think they’re above the fold You know the ones with their high profiles But they got no timber in their souls The famous and the powerful Those Deceitful wagers of wars And all those Goddamned politicians They very ones that evoke your name just for a damn vote Lord Chorus Words and music by Stephen Simmons © copyright secured all rights reserved
stephensimmons.bandcamp.com/album/drink-ring-jesus
DEVIL’S WORK IS NEVER DONE He was pretty sure he didn't believe in Heaven But there at the end he wasn’t quite sure And I almost lost that lousy son-of-a-bitch After fifty years of damn hard work Every year they say it should get a little better Cause this world is going straight to Hell But they ain’t never stood on this side of the shovel Hell ain’t a kingdom it’s a hole if you can’t tell Chorus: It looks so easy sounds so damn simple You think these souls fall right outta the sky? Jesus back off, this one’s mine Working all day hustling and a slaving Just another soul somebody thought that they could save Chalk me up another one The Devil’s work is never done You and you’re father think you’re so damn clever With your forgiveness and your talk about love But I’ve been busting my ass and it’s high time You showed some respect for the work I’ve done You cry when you lose them You bleed for every last one A bunch a sore losers Is what I think you’ve become Chorus You guys always seem to get all the good ones The poor and needy downtrodden masses Sometimes the whole deck’s stacked against ‘em But still I can’t break ‘em, their hearts are the truest of the pack Seems like all you ever leave me Are all these poster child souls who think they’re above the fold You know the ones with their high profiles But they got no timber in their souls The famous and the powerful Those Deceitful wagers of wars And all those Goddamned politicians They very ones that evoke your name just for a damn vote Lord Chorus Words and music by Stephen Simmons © copyright secured all rights reserved
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“Drink Ring Jesus” by Stephen Simmons
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“Drink Ring Jesus” written in 2002, recorded in 2005, released on cd & digital in 2006, released on vinyl 2025. stephensimmons.bandcamp.com/album/drink-ring-jesusstephensimmons.bandcamp.com/album/drink-ring-jesus DRINK RING JESUS Well I thought that I saw Jesus soaked In a drink ring on some magazine And man what’s wrong with me I don’t know Cause I’m too damn young to start seeing things Or so...
“Wedding Bells” written by Arthur Q. Smith and popularized by Hank Williams Sr. in 1949.
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“Wedding Bells” written by Arthur Q. Smith and popularized by Hank Williams Sr. in 1949.
“Amsterdam” from the upcoming album.
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“Amsterdam” from the upcoming album.
“Decoration Days” from the upcoming album by Stephen Simmons.
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“Decoration Days” from the upcoming album by Stephen Simmons. stephensimmonsmusic.com
"Decoration Days" Live on WDVX, Knoxville, TN (2023)
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"Decoration Days" is a new song that will be on the upcoming Stephen Simmons album, HUNCH in 2024. This is a performance live on WDVX in Knoxville, TN and in front of their studio audience. To watch the entire set, visit: ua-cam.com/users/liveVnHUhuifAe4?si=slcaD0jDFm7pr5ei
"Shine" from the album THE BIG SHOW by Stephen Simmons
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"Shine" from the album THE BIG SHOW by Stephen Simmons I didn't have my 12 string back yet when I recorded this years ago, but it sure sounds great on it. Snowed in on a snowy Saturday in January in Nashville, TN I made a few reels. ~Stephen
Making a New Album... Crowdfunder 2023
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New Album Fundraiser I am recording a new album and this page will serve as the crowdfunding campaign for it. In the past, I've done many albums on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter-and many of you supported them there! Now, through my website anyone can join freely, at anytime, and all funds will all go directly to me, other than the normal payment processing fees. Watch the video to find ...
"Highway Patrolman" by Bruce Springsteen (cover) by Stephen Simmons
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"Highway Patrolman" by Bruce Springsteen (cover) by Stephen Simmons Recorded for my friends in Berlin at Folktown for their Bruce Springsteen tribute show. No other album has been as influential to me musically than Springsteen's NEBRASKA. At the turn of the century I'd play this song late at night during my sets at the Campus Pub in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. My life was forever changed at Chris...
"Cautious Man" Bruce Springsteen (cover) by Stephen Simmons
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"Cautious Man" Bruce Springsteen (cover) by Stephen Simmons I recorded this for my friends in Berlin at Folktown for their Bruce Springsteen tribute show. From an always underated album, TUNNEL OF LOVE, and an underated song, "Cautious Man" was always one of my favorites since I heard it at 14 years old. The songwriting on this album is as tight as anything Springsteen ever did, and its subject...
"To Live Is To Fly" -by Townes Van Zandt (cover)
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"To Live Is To Fly" -by Townes Van Zandt (cover)
Muziekafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands, 2015 "Shine" & "All The Time I've Got"
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Cafe De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. 2015 (Part 5) Recorded by Roel Dokter for Muziekcafe' De Amer "Shine" by Stephen Simmons is from the album THE BIG SHOW "All The Time I've Got" by Stephen Simmons is from the album SOMETHING IN BETWEEN
Muziekafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands, 2015 "Puritan Cowboys" & "Santa Cruz Ridge"
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Cafe De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. 2015 (Part 3 of 4) Recorded by Roel Dokter for Muziekcafe' De Amer "Puritan Cowboys" was written by Stephen Simmons and from the album A WORLD WITHOUT "Santa Cruz Ridge" was written by Stephen Simmons and from the album HEARSAY
Muziekafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands, 2015 "The Music Highway" & "A World Without"
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Cafe De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. 2015 (Part 2 of 4) Recorded by Roel Dokter for Muziekcafe' De Amer "The Music Highway" & "A World Withiout" are written by Stephen Simmons and from the album A WORLD WITHOUT
Muziekafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands, 2015 "Shirley's Stables" & "Fifty Bucks"
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Muziekafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands, 2015 "Shirley's Stables" & "Fifty Bucks"
Stephen Simmons Band "Don't Mind Me" Live on the Billy Block Show
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Stephen Simmons Band "Don't Mind Me" Live on the Billy Block Show
Stephen Simmons w/ Molly Jewell Live at Studio 9 (Part 2 of 2)
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Stephen Simmons w/ Molly Jewell Live at Studio 9 (Part 2 of 2)
Stephen Simmons w/ Molly Jewell Live at Studio 9 (part 1 of 2)
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Stephen Simmons w/ Molly Jewell Live at Studio 9 (part 1 of 2)
Stephen Simmons Live at Park Theater in McMinnville, TN 2015 "Good Ole Boys Like Me" and "Shine"
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Stephen Simmons Live at Park Theater in McMinnville, TN 2015 "Good Ole Boys Like Me" and "Shine"
Muziekafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. October 5, 2012 (Part 4 of 5)
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Muziekafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. October 5, 2012 (Part 4 of 5)
Muziekcafe' De Amer, Amen, The Netherlands. October 5th, 2012 (Part 2 of 5) "County Lines"
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Muziekcafe' De Amer, Amen, The Netherlands. October 5th, 2012 (Part 2 of 5) "County Lines"
Muziekcafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. October 5, 2012 (Part 3 of 5)
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Muziekcafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. October 5, 2012 (Part 3 of 5)
Stephen Simmons Live at Park Theater in McMinnville, TN "Hard It Goes" & "County Lines"
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Stephen Simmons Live at Park Theater in McMinnville, TN "Hard It Goes" & "County Lines"
Muziekcafe' De Amer, Amen, The Netherlands. October 5, 2012 (Part 1 of 5)
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Muziekcafe' De Amer, Amen, The Netherlands. October 5, 2012 (Part 1 of 5)
Muziekcafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. October 5, 2012 (Part 5 of 5) "Don't Mind Me"
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Muziekcafe' De Amer in Amen, The Netherlands. October 5, 2012 (Part 5 of 5) "Don't Mind Me"
“Shirley’s Stables” from the album LAST CALL.
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“Shirley’s Stables” from the album LAST CALL.
“Kool In Nashville” from the album THE BIG SHOW.
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“Kool In Nashville” from the album THE BIG SHOW.
"Souvenirs" by John Prime ~ Cover song
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"Souvenirs" by John Prime ~ Cover song
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sounds amazing! Great voice 😊 big like and I also invite you to my channel 😊
Powerful!
thanks man. the yin to the yang of the title track of Drink Ring Jesus
Your song and your tone reminded me of: If I Go, I'm Goin - Gregory Alan Isakov with Aoife O'Donovan & Chris Thile . I think you have a sensational sensitivity and talent. Nurture it and take care of it.
Thanks for the kind words friend. I'm not familiar with that one. I think I know his name from a booking agent in Europe we shared? I did some shows with Aoife O'Donovan's old band, Crooked Still, ages ago in the UK. Always a fan of her stuff. We'll have to check that one out.
Such a great song. Such a great album.
gracias my friend
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Fine song Stephen. Love the sentiment. Really enjoyed this.
Thanks Colin. Cheers from Tennessee.
Nothing is free, not even dreams.
No sir
Looking forward to hearing the new album.
Thanks! looking forward to getting it out into the world.
Sounded great, I have a good hunch about this.
haha. thanks mate. I need to do a video of "hunch" as well sometime
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danke!
Love Springsteen and Stephen Simmons!
This is exciting news and so glad that new music from you is being made.
Thank you, excited to share some new music.
love this song, love this whole album
Damn good song!
Agreed my friend.
Love it
Great cover! I have subscribed :)
gracias Kewen
Damn dude, that was incredible!
thanks man.
Stephen, your approach to this is quite unique and I really commend you! Townes is a tricky songwriter to cover, but you do him justice and beyond, huge like from a musician just the same on here!
Good stuff man!
thanks brother
Awesome cover!
Gracias
Beautifully sad.
thanks friend
Stephen, you sound so professional! Remarkable finished product! As an indie player on here, i loved it! subbing before u make it huge!
Nice to see you again!! It must've been 15 years ago we worked a frestival in Cartersville, GA together. Stay creating, brother!
Hey I remember that Festival! Right on the square. That was a few moons ago :) Thanks and hope you're well!
My travel anthem as a young man travelling the world . Pity it doesn't last.
Time stops for no man...
"A bar of yapping jaws" ... yup. It's ruined many a show for the far too few of we American's that actually want to listen...
I guess us artists have to play a few hundred of those "bad" gigs to learn how to appreciate the good ones. Part of the process, but also a part of the chance we still have to take sometime if we want to share with the world-and so we do.
Must find one of your show's this year! Thank you for sharing.
Hope to have more of them this year after a few weird years!
And a prosperous new year to you and yours!
You too! happy NY!
Hell Yeah Brother!
Fantastic! Thank you..
The fall/winter is the perfect time for some Simmons music... Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome! Someone asked me for some of my Spooky tunes ( i have a few ;-)
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Gracias & Cheers!
And a Happy Spring to You!
Been a long time....nice. Like your set up as well. Peace. angel
Hey Angel, good to hear from you :) Peace indeed, ~S
Thank you so much!
more than welcome. There's more Johnny Cash inspired tribute for this show Monday: fb.me/e/2TULDBRGn
Top shelf, as always! Thank you for sharing.
Danke, I can't always afford top shelf when I'm drinking, so I have to shoot for it on guitar. Cheers!
Fantastic. I’m a huge fan! Your music has saved my life on more than one occasion. Thank you !
Thank you, very kind of you to say. All the best, ~S
Brilliant.brilliant.brilliant!! You are missing out on potential viewers by not using a service such as P R O M O S M.
No Snow on the Ground - Single by Stephen Simmons | Spotifyopen.spotify.com › album
Such talent! Really hope to get to see you preform this year somewhere...
Where do you live? I sure hope to get to play and tour more this year (fingers crossed)
@@StephenSimmonsMusic Southeast Kentucky, but always travel to see a good show.
@@moparman5268 I played there a few times, but it's been ages.
Damn! So Good!
gracias
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WOOT!👏👏👏
One of the finest songwriters out there!
Very kind of you. I do my best.
Just subbed, about to check out some of your other videos! I really think that you deserve more views! Have you ever looked into using smzeus . c o m!?? I think it would really help you grow your channel!!
Touching song with a gripping story.
many thanks
Love it my friend
Thanks my friend. Hope all is ok in Spain
Nice content! Take a look at my music and subscribe if you enjoy it 👋👋
That's a fine, nostalgic and sad ballad Stephen....
Thanks Roel
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