Benjamin Tod, “Not Coming Home” // GemsOnVHS™
Benjamin Tod and Barry Duvall gave us a little tour of the (said-to-be-haunted) Palace Theatre in Greenville, Kentucky. Apparently, these hallowed walls have been home to many noteworthy musicians of yesteryear. It seems that Muhlenberg county in general is the birthplace a lot of authentically American music from the past, as the local unofficial-yet-premier historian Mr. Duvall laid out for us. We’ve actually been working on a bit of a historic documentary detailing just that subject with this unlikely duo, but more on that later.
The first Muhlenberg Music Mission went off with a bang at the old Palace theater in Greenville, Kentucky. Mr. Matt Heckler played, along with Lost Dog street band and more. Before the show, at what could be described as “the sound check”, Benjamin Tod put on a show for the assembled few preparing for the night’s big charity concert. You could hear a pin drop in the room – mostly because it was empty, but anyone who was there was quiet for that 4 minutes of song Ben did here.
Preorders for Benjamin Tod’s 3rd studio album, “Songs I Swore I’d Never Sing” will be available June 14th.
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@jodyfleming7135
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
I’m the Jody Fleming mentioned at the end by Barry. My little piece of fame I reckon.
@hiddenhome4399
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Down by the Green River where paradise lay
@nbtoso2025
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
coming home today….then coming home soon….then coming home late…to not coming home. This song sums up my past decade and hits that sweet spot in my soul that makes me kind of glance off into the air for a minute.,
@brooklynbush3825
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Superb brother ❤
@jameswright3335
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Words can’t express what this mans music has done for me. He has healed my broken soul. WOW I love you Benjamin Tod. I thank you for bringing me out of the darkest moments of my life. You are the reason i am still here to write this. Thank you
@vickiemccall9681
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Beautiful!
@lynntyler8682
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
I barely held on for 4 ya 5 years after dad past away but better now
@JDrizzle0
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
I 💜 Benjamin Tod
@FIRE_Draco828
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
a single tear brother, so proud of you ive been watching since the first youtube videos i think you were still train hopping then, so proud of you man, thank you for showing us inspiration and that country still comes from its roots
@tinaprince9163
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Still here listening ❤
@murrayvalade1812
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
A true transformation of a song. Heck yeah
@MurphlordPG
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
One of the few people who’s voice is better live than on record
@pokeystone1564
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Jan 22 2025
@Chris-r2n6h
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
,
@ChaytonEagleStar-rh7re
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Ben what happened to the old video you had posted about living and fighting addiction I was wondering because I needed to hear them words again. I’m a recovering addict still struggling with such things could you maybe make another video like that again. You’re my biggest inspiration My Names Chayton Eagle Star I’m a simple Kid from South Dakota and I just really wanted to say thank you for being what feels like a good friend that relates to my life almost completely. I strive to be you someday..
@kellygoodnight2076
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
You were always good but this past year, you have hit your stride. Amazing stuff.
@ADVENTURESOFBZ
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Thank You GRITTY, for bringing me here. @Gritty films and podcasts🙏🤘🤘❤️❤️
@alaskadurf1918
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Ben, what can I say but thank you. Keep up the solid work captain!
@ShiestyRick
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Benjamin Tod has a style that is unmatched and very unique, his voice is soft and sweet but raspy in a good way. The way he tells a good story in every song is really inspiring. Keep it up Ben!!!
@Tyler-u5b8o
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
I worked at the paradise power plant for awhile there it really does have rich musical history I can see why Ben lives there but I’ll stay on the eastern side of the state. That’s where home is
@tinaprince9163
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Still here 2024
@ross-songs
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Best so far
@JamesWhite-b3d
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Feetporn
@danielbalcer8144
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
I'd give up the bottle to sit down and be able to share a bottle with Benjamin Tod.
@michaelbobadilla8358
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
…I love this song.
@ericguillot6402
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
This man is low key one of the best songwriters I've ever had the pleasure of listening too. He uses very down to earth phrases and language, to paint a incredible picture of the struggles a lot of us live through, and have died from. At the same time there is an underlying message of hope, for those that are desperate to find one.
@PrinceOreoTheSavage
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Not Coming Home
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Lyrics
One, two
Can you give me all I need?
The innocence and purity I crave
I've been climbing desperately
To a mountain top I haven't seen for days
An honest life I simply can't sustain
Coming home today
All that's left inside of me couldn't bring an heirloom seed to bloom
I've only kept enough to plead for
Something that I can't believe is true
My goodbye may not be when you choose
Coming home soon
Follow me through empty streets
And bridges burned for hell to heed my fate
I never wanted you to see the evil I could never keep erased
Patient like a diamond in the slate
Coming home late
Something pulls me from the clay, I can't make another day alone
I can't even speak your name
Are you just a thing to claim and hold?
Notarize my deed and watch me go
Not coming home
Notarize my deed and watch me go
Not coming home
@PrinceOreoTheSavage
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Ben and his music helped me through the loss of my big brother to addiction in 2011 and then again in 2020 when I lost my cousin to addiction. His music touches the soul
@akirby2855
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
Shut up Dan soder
@GG-sb4nt
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
I discovered y’all’s tunes when I was lost and homeless unfortunately that wasn’t the start or the end of my pain I’m originally from a country town Lafayette Tennessee and what is weird I have ended up in Dunmor ky ❤ keep it up with solid good tunes ❤
@timmothydalton8334
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 pm
in my mind its the Voice of that guy who speaks on Connor Oberst Albums intro
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