If I Needed You - The White Horse Guitar Club

If I Needed You covered by The White Horse Guitar Club - originally composed by Townes Van Zandt. "If I Needed You" was performed on Van Zandt's 1972 album The Late Great Townes Van Zandt.

Video Production - Fionn Mulvey

The story of The White Horse Guitar club is one based around music & friendship. The bond of those two things has drawn a group of likeminded souls together and the shared experience of singing, playing and performing is a long burning fuel that keeps a bright fire lit.

Formed in early 2012, the band evolved from an open club environment into a fully fledged musical touring group of 11 friends in that relatively short space of time. The music we choose to play is deeply rooted in the fine tradition of songwriting that flourishes in the southern states of America, particularly in Kentucky & Tennessee where the Scots/Irish influence was strong. We proudly sing the songs of John Prine, Darrell Scott, Tim O'Brien, Buddy Miller, Townes Van Zandt, Tim O'Brien, Willie Nelson and more.

The WHGC has performed all over Ireland & beyond in the last 3 years, in concert settings and cosy pub corners, as street musicians and as festival favorites.

All good stories are shaped by the twists and turns of the road and the adventure of The White Horse Guitar Club is very much still being written. Keep your ears tuned and your heart open.

[whitehorseguitarclub]

New music out now! We're happy to share 'Fish and Whistle'🎣🎶We wanted to bring a fresh perspective to this beloved song, blending our signature harmonies and heartfelt delivery to honour the timeless spirit of the original. Check it out on our YouTube channel now.

[sarahpalmer]

I love a group of men coming together to make something beautiful. People are capable of so much good when they chose it.

[qaz]

I sent this to my daughter this morning. She said it made her ugly cry. We are 1000 miles apart but every few days we are joined by a song. This song really filled that void today. Thank you for recording this song.

[lisamcfarland]

Townes never sounded so good, thanks for doing a Townes Van Zandt song.

[ralphcrosby]

Townes Van Zandt would be smiling hearing this.

[brendatanner]

RIP Townes Van Zandt, the writer of this song, whose talent has not been recognized enough.

[shelcampbell]

I am a Hospice Nurse, I have and still use your music to help my Patients. God bless you.

[jimwebb]

Townes Van Zandt will never die. Guy Clark told a story about when Townes was living with the Clark's temporarily. One morning at breakfast Townes sang this song. Guy said that's nice. Where did that come from? Townes said "I wrote it last night in my sleep". He just woke up in the middle of the night with this song running through his head so he got up, wrote it down and went back to sleep.

[h]

I think the Townes would be very happy listening to this .

[mikehauer]

I watch this video at least once a day . I can’t sing a lick, but I sing right along . This is how REAL MEN are . Nothing fancy . Just solid individuals . Fine business guys.

[kbsue]

This may sound corney, but this filled my soul with peace. I just closed my eyes and enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing this

[funnyandrew]

The technology to make this available on a worldly scale is amazing, but the actual event and humanity of the moment are far more incredible. If technology went away this circle would still exist and that’s what matters.

[lzrd]

PLEASE, PLEASE, upload more of your music on You Tube. I’m a 72 year old ‘old hippie’ that loves your music. It touches my heart as I listen again and again. Townes Van Zandt’s music is some of my fav. 👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰

[warriormode]

My son elijah went to heaven in September...this song ...just popped up on my feed and ....GODBUMPS ..PRAISE GOD ...❤

[yellowpink]

Love seeing men free their souls TOGETHER !!!

[dragonfly]

I just lost my best friend of nearly 20 years, 10-25-2023.
We buried her yesterday and I've been avoiding music today because, I'm trying so hard to not sob.
This song was in the suggestions and something just made me click it and I'm glad I did.
Thank you!
I REALLY needed this. And I believe she still
💖😇💖

[terrystutz]

Brought tears to my eyes! A SONG from God reminding us that he will always be here for us. A beautiful song of love

[lp]

I'm gonna believe that Townes heard this beautiful rendition.

[Alden]

Everything about this is perfection: the musicians, song and lyrics, setting. A feast for the senses. Thank you, Gentlemen.

[terryreed]

oh man, what a tribute to Townes. Folk singers all!