Who is Doug Seegers?

I'm not the type to go up to a street musician and ask if I can record them.

This is Doug Seegers. He's an out-of-work carpenter in Nashville. He sometimes eats at the mission on Charlotte. Busks a lot on 2nd Avenue. That's all I know, really. I was too bashful and starstruck to ask anymore questions. I offered him a ride, but he said the the sun felt nice where he was sitting.

Hardly anyone was around. Nobody was listening. A worker on a smoke break, way in the distance. That was about it.

People don't understand that you cannot teach what he's doing. You just have it or you don't. That vibe. His haunting voice. The way he makes you feel something.

Damn.

I hope I can find him again.
I hope people watch this video.
I hope a million more dollar bills go into that guitar case of his.

[buhobiker]

Thanks to Franco Escamilla, now I have had the wonderful chance of enjoying his music
Thank you, Aaron, too

[manuelconcepcion]

estoy aqui porque Franco escamilla mostro esta historia en su canal de youtube

[luisenriquecaamaldzidz]

Vine e verlo por qué lo vi en un episodio de Toy Aburrido de Franco Escamilla m..😁😁

[srlopex]

Mexicans are coming to see this video because the history was mentioned in a video by Franco Escamilla, amazing voice and deep feelings!!!!

[Snusmumrickification]

Holy shit, this is really you? Hell, I am honoured to actually comment to you. You're a amazing singer, and artist for that matter, a real inspiration.

[tomasraisanen]

I saw as many has commented the same tv-show whit you in it.
Down to the river is one of the greatest songs ive heard.
It stings my heart, its so so amazing.
I really hope that ill get to see you live sometimes here in sweden, that would be awsome.
Keep on playing Doug, you got a fanbase now in Sweden!
Take care and thank you so much for this song, ive listened to it almost 24h straight now. Once again, awsome!

[kenhoba]

This song is available on itunes now. listed as "Going Down To the River - Single" by Doug Seegers.

[dorinc]

Aaron Espe thanks for what you did here. As you said "You just have it or you don't", and this goes also for recognizing an artist the way you did (as opposed to all the people who heard him before and thought he was just OK).

[douglasseegers]

johdam . you could never imagine in a million years how you just made me feel. All I can say is that God is responsible for everything that happens . Thank you so VERY much .

[devilishangel]

What a wonderful voice you have and the song.... Amaizing!! I got goosebumps and had tears in my Eyes when I heard it and saw the program on tv with Jill, Magnus and you. I can´t stop listen to it now!! You are

[ann-brittwall]

What a fantastic song! What a fantastic man!

[johdam]

I just watched Douglas Seegers on a program on the tv! Two artists here in sweden met douglas in Nashville, and they fell in love with his song and sound. So the program was about when they got the chance of record one of his songs in the legendary Cash Carter Studio!
And when I heard his voice on the tv I just got tears in my eyes! It is so good!
So, Douglas, if you read this. I just want you to know how much I enjoyed listening to you! I hope you are well! //Johan from Stockholm, Sweden

[TetteMerio]

Wonderful song and voice!!
I have it on repeat since last night, when I first heard it on Swedish television.

Hopefully Doug, as singer/songwriter, gets his share of the income the recording in the tv-program may bring, so he can have a home and food for the day, all days!

[johdam]

And thank YOU for replying! It is an honor for me to hear from you. I hope you continue to write songs and play them so people can here how great you are!
I have just watched some clips again from the program just so I can hear your song again. :) Take care! //Johan

[sannaa]

Hello Doug! I heard you on Jills veranda and I think you are fantastic!! I have played your song on repeat all day long! Your lyrics are very poetic and they speak to my heart. Your voice is the best I have heard in ages and I long for you to record more songs! / Sanna

[mattebilly]

Hey Dough! I had listen to music since a was little kid back in the 60's, I have so many favorites songs thatnot can't count them! But Your song in The program with Jill and Magnus touched my heart so dipply as like when i hears Elvis singing Peace in Valley for the first time!!! I have listened to your song for allmost 15 times since yesterday!! Hope you get noticed now and can make a whole cd! You gonna sell losts of it!! Beast regards Mats in Sweden:))

[Matthiaz]

Wow! I've been listening to it at least 40times today on Spotify while working here in Sweden.I realy hope we get to hear more of you and your music. This song, is so real that it almost hurts. Doug, you are an awesome singer. I realy hope you are well and I hope that you can get power and energy out of all the good comments here.

[douglasseegers]

shanelle, I too am lost for words. I have never had anything like this happen to me. . Recently although what did happen to me, is that I asked God to remove all of my addictions . And now I believe that He is my Manager. It is He who wants me to make a joyful noise. Much Love. to you Shanelle . Doug.

[BennyS]

He is a great Country artist in Sweden now. And all love him....

[idadittlau]

Doug, you are so amazing! Such an inspiration and "Down to the River" is one of the most beautiful songs I`ve ever heard! So soulful…….wow! I wish you all the Happiness, Success and Love in the world! God bless you!