Guy Clark 'The Cape'

Recorded live at Marathon Recorders in Nashville as part of the Music Fog Marathon during the 2011 Americana Music Festival. "The Cape" is a longtime fan favorite and classic story from Guy Clark.

[katlinfrancisco]

Came here after the Kelce documentary. Absolutely beautiful song.

[TheEberlyFam]

Just heard this song for the 1st time while watching the Documentary on Jason Kelce. Great song!

[nikopoa]

1 million people have had their lives improved from this song

[jjhowl]

Thank you Jason Kelce for introducing me to this song and this fabulous songwriter. I’m just saddened that I missed him until now.

[yoboiskinnyp]

Thank you Jason Kelce for this amazing song. Made me emotional when watching the documentary.

[ashevillecomics]

Here because of Jason Kelce. For anyone else who found themselves here for the same reason, go check out John Prine. You're gonna love him. RIP John. Then check out the Avett Brothers. You're really gonna love them!

[snmthecloser]

Wrote a final verse in the memory of Guy’s passing. The greatest poet and purveyor of sonic prose that Texas ever birthed:

Well he got good weather,
He was light as feather,
as he jumped into the air.

Flying high,
Caressed the sky,
As he climbed eternal stairs.

Well they laid him down,
Into the ground,
With that old flour sack cape.

He passed the test,
He flew the best,
So we laid that cape to rest.

[RebelRitchieMusic]

"He did not know he could not fly, and so he did" Rest in peace to my idol.

[Imissthepostoffice]

I am thinking of leaving illinois where I'd worked my whole life; to go to New Mexico (now that I'm retired). This song will be like a prayer to me as I head out on that long journey, alone, in my car. Ya gotta always just trust your cape ...

[jennifercambron]

Ive been singing this song to my son for 38 yrs now...describe him spot on...❤

[bradleywilsonphotography]

Can't believe I hadn't heard this song before the Kelce documentary!! This is now my go-to song when the world gets me down. Always brings me back up....

[vivianatoffolo]

I also came here after the Kelce documentary
Simply Amazing beautiful song

[FlashyApache]

Obligational thanks to Jason kelce and his awesome documentary for bringing me to this song.

[crazyjaniecad]

Thank you, Jason kelce for bringing attention to this song and for all that you have done for Philadelphia.

[peterszutu]

Little did I know in 1967, at the Old Quarters in Houston that I had the privilege to get to know Guy Clark, listening to his songs and sharing joints.

[timmypal]

Jason kelce lead me here and I am glad

[misomaya]

When my younger brother was 8, he actually jumped off of the garage with his cape on. I still send this to him every year.

He is also dyslexic, so he didn't do so well in school. Life was a leap of faith for him. I got a college degree. He didn't... And is now making twice my salary.

[jimrestin]

My favorite songwriter for half a century. I cried when I heard of his passing. Somewhere, he's flying now.

[latreesec.]

Wonderful song!! Heard this song on the documentary “ Kelce”

[kalmaschilders]

I prefer listen to guys like Guy Clark, they tell a thousand page book in four minutes.
Just imagine the rest, that's enough for me.