I love this whole Peculiar Mo album! I listened to this song thousands of times waiting for the rest of the album and it was worth the wait. I hope you are doing well Willi!
Thanks @Guitargate for making me aware of this dude. @Willi-Carlisle you got a brand new fan dude. I immediately found that songbook and can't wait to sing and play my heart out to these fantastic tunes and share them with friends.
I just bought tickets for your show in San Diego! also the songbook is so so so cute and helpful and well thought out! Thank you for making it free. It's beautiful!
I cant get enough of this dude. Hes so talented and true. This performance never fails to give me goosebumps, even though ive watched it like 20 times lol
"one in fifty two chance it's real magic and it's true" at the 5:45 mark for me is the real payoff point of the whole song.... this is my fav song of the past 10 years.
Stumbled upon Willi at Merlefest, after reading Darrell Scott produced his last record. He was fantastic, and I can see why Darrell believes in him so much!
This was easily my favorite country song of last year! Writing on par with an Isbell or a Prine in my opinion. Willi is an incredible musician and by all accounts a helluva dude as well. Please react to more of his stuff! What The Rocks Don't Know, Angel, Cheap Cocaine, I Won't Be Afraid Anymore
Willi always makes me open my arms to hug him, and then sticks a blade through my heart. I know that's a violent image, but I I can't describe it any other way. Love the guy, he knows how to make you FEEL what he's singing, and he feels it as well, as that's clear to see in each of his videos. My Italian eyes are crying 🤌
Oh my goodness, yes! I've never in 59 years had this experience before, but from the first moment I saw a Willi singing in a video my instant reaction was that I wanted to hug him tightly. I could feel his arms wrapped around me and his honest and caring understanding. Having listened to everything I can find over the last couple of years, and reading interviews, I am impressed with myself for picking up on who he really seems to be in that instantaneous instant of recognition. I mean, you never know, right? People are good at showing what we want to see. He seems real to me, though, so I'm going with it. 🤠🪕
Just saw Willi at Newport Folk Fest. His set was high energy, high emotion and the crowd reciprocated in kind. Our hearts were his and his ours. There are many moments on a Newport weekend, this one left a mark different than the rest. Looking forward to the future @willi-Carlisle.
I can’t just listen to this song once. I end up listening two or three times imagining every aspect. I can see the kid spinning the quarter and the old man taking off his shoes. This is what music is absolutely supposed to be.
As a professional magician and a lover of storytelling songs, this performance hits home from many directions. So, honest, genuine, and relatable. I love everything about this song and the video-a BIG WELL DONE to all those involved in creating this beautiful piece of art.
I had never heard of Willi until he was the opener at a show I went to, and I instantly fell in love with him and his music. I got to talk to him briefly after his set, and he’s such a genuine and lovely human. He deserves all the recognition and appreciation.
I am from Timmins, Ontario which is a small mining town in Canada. I have been trying to be an artist for my entire conscious life. After losing the love of my life, in part due to this aspiration, I was completely lost. So I bought a used version of my dream motorcycle and headed west. It was in the mountains of British Columbia that this song found me, forcing me to pull over in the old growth forests of Vancouver Island because it had brought me to tears. It was a surreal experience and has informed many of my decisions since then. Truly a life changing song.
Wow this is great timing for me, haha. This is my most recent "liked" song on Spotify. I randomly discovered it a few days ago. Beautiful songwriting. Thanks for the reaction!
Oh man I stumbled on this performance a few months ago, just listening to new tunes, having some drinks. Talk about a lump in my throat and tears. It’s so beautifully written. Thawed the frost on this jaded veteran metalhead. It’s easy to forget that this is what it’s about
My favorite was seeing him live after adoring his music for a few years, and then watching friends and familiar faces in my frequented bar realize how magical his music is. It was so beautiful. When he played “Your Hearts a Big Tent” it hit home for me, watching these people in my community come together and sing back to him. It felt like I was apart of something greater (I’m dramatic and emotional).
@Willi-Carlisle is a true gem, one of the best to ever do it already and he's barely started doing it (I hope). Seen him twice live and I'll see him every time he comes back through.
Got the chance to see this guy open up for Benjamin Tod.. absolutely blew my mind and made me a fan for life. Please do yourself a favor and go see him if you get a chance, it’s damn near life changing
Southern, blues, western, bluegrass, zydeco, etc are some of the best songwriting genres in the west that I've had the pleasure of playing guitar in. Love it. Reminds me of east Tx.
Unfortunately, most people will never know many great songs like this that have been written/performed over the years....Radio/Music executives would not let them be heard. Fortunately, with today's modern outlets we are hearing some of the most authentic songs/messages that are not following a "hit formula"...and people LIKE IT! I grew up and lived around Atlanta, GA... There was a cool singer/songwriter community there in the 90's/2000's. I was exposed to music like this all the time. I could go to an open mic at Eddies Attic on any given Monday night and hear some of the best songs in the world. I always wonder how many of those great songs have been lost and singer/songwriter dreams given up on because there were not that many outlets for the music. Not to name drop, but I will anyhow, I got to seen John Mayer go from being a door man at Eddies Attic to a superstar... along with Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles - Kristian Bush...Kristian was 1/2 of an awesome duo, Billy Pilgrim - amazing songs!), Clay Cook (played and co-wrote w/ John Mayer, co-wrote many songs in JM's first album...now in Zach Brown band), Shawn Mullins was a regular there, the list goes on and on... But, the real "stars" in those days were the SONGS... I head so many great songs from people I never heard from again. Just glad to see there is a new wave of singer/songwriters getting their stuff out there and appreciated. Michael, you should try to look up/contact Eddie Owen (former owner of Eddie's Attic) and interview him... Oh the stories he has about the singer/songwriter scene in ATL...
So glad you liked it and finally got a Willi song on the channel. He has easily become one of my favorite artists over the past two years. Would also love to see reactions to Cheap Cocaine, Angels, Up the Hill, and/or Dry County Dust. I’ve posted all on GuitarGate. I also got to meet him after his show at the 8X10 in Baltimore a few months ago and he was such an amazing and down to earth dude and he is even better live
Yeah man thanks for reviewing that one! He recently toured with another Willy who you should review! Willy Tea Taylor “Chickamauga” or “Lullaby” would be great places to start.. Will Taylor is one of the finest songwriters of any generation can’t miss really
I got to see them in Chattanooga and it was awesome. Sadly, I didn’t know who Willy Tea Taylor was beforehand, but he was great and ended up talking to him for a few minutes and he’s a cool down to earth guy.
@@gregory_adam5350 rad yeah he is a great dude and all us underground folk songwriters have been in awe of Willy Tea’s songwritings for years, I am lucky enough to have written songs with him and call him my brother but brings us all together in many ways and has for years
@@Willi-Carlisle I know what you mean!!!he is my spirit animal! By the way Willi this song makes me tear up 3 out of 5 times i hear it. I love you brother!!
Again! Everytime I feel like nothing good comes out anymore, you pull one gem after another out of your amazing GG-Hat, Michael! Thank you for the great song, Willi and thanks Luke for the recommendation! 🎉
Haven't even seen this video but am excited! @Willi-Carlisle is exceptionally talented and I'm excited about Michael's energy and excitement, perfect mixture!
one of my favourite all time songs now! Willi is amazing, such a lovely man to boot. Met him in Manchester UK last year! and he just blew us all away! so much fun and seriously profound!
We need more storytellers ! Real ones r so far n in between now a days !! U know how real it is when a man can make himself tear up !!! I’ll put this one up with cash’s HURT ✌️🤙
For anyone still new here and not sure of wtf is going on- it’s FOLK music. It’s wonderful and American AF and please learn more…anything you learn acoustically will be amplified that much more if you do! Love and peace ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
It's tough for me to compare one musician to another, but I when discussing great, American folk singers, Willi Carlisle is in the same sentence as Bob Dylan.
I am very happy about the future of guitar players. I have been following guitar prodigy 14 yr okd Taj Farrant for a few years now. He has written, played every instrument and sings to his new blues single Crossroads. It's an ode to Robert Johnson's Crossroads. The kid is incredible. He has had a RUclips channel since he started playing at 7. I started following him a few years ago. The kids can play and probably has played about every guitar hero's song. He's sponsored by a few companies including Kiesel and Taylor guitars. He's performed with some Gray's like Santana. He has a song that just music coming out in the next couple of weeks he's been teasing on his channel. The kids incredible!
That's what great music does to people watching you mesmerized by Willie was a beautiful thing, this shit music today has a little to do with why there is so many shit heads out there, music that rocks and makes ya think a beautiful thing
Found your Channel some weeks ago, lots of stuff to catch up. But i like it and its much fun to watch. Could you please do a song of Nina Attal ??? she carries the intense feelings like no one: ruclips.net/video/XiOyqlaoNTU/видео.html
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Thanks for your kind words! For any of you nerds, there’s free tablature in a songbook on my website. Keep pickin!
Right on! My pleasure brother. Keep on it and you're always welcome here!
I love this whole Peculiar Mo album! I listened to this song thousands of times waiting for the rest of the album and it was worth the wait. I hope you are doing well Willi!
Thanks @Guitargate for making me aware of this dude. @Willi-Carlisle you got a brand new fan dude. I immediately found that songbook and can't wait to sing and play my heart out to these fantastic tunes and share them with friends.
@@kirkhendrickson158 Where is the songbook? I can't find it on his site
I just bought tickets for your show in San Diego! also the songbook is so so so cute and helpful and well thought out! Thank you for making it free. It's beautiful!
If Willi has a million fans, then I'm one of them.
If Willi has one fan, then I'm THAT ONE.
If Willi has no fans, that means I'm dead.
We love everything about this!
Yeah man!! Love all you guys do. We should do a stream together
I cant get enough of this dude. Hes so talented and true. This performance never fails to give me goosebumps, even though ive watched it like 20 times lol
Thanks ❤
"one in fifty two chance it's real magic and it's true" at the 5:45 mark for me is the real payoff point of the whole song.... this is my fav song of the past 10 years.
Willi is a poet and I love his live performances because he will change lyrics a little each time
True. When I saw him both his parents drank instead of only his mother. Poor magician.
Stumbled upon Willi at Merlefest, after reading Darrell Scott produced his last record. He was fantastic, and I can see why Darrell believes in him so much!
This was easily my favorite country song of last year! Writing on par with an Isbell or a Prine in my opinion. Willi is an incredible musician and by all accounts a helluva dude as well. Please react to more of his stuff! What The Rocks Don't Know, Angel, Cheap Cocaine, I Won't Be Afraid Anymore
Isbell not so much but yes great song
Willi always makes me open my arms to hug him, and then sticks a blade through my heart.
I know that's a violent image, but I
I can't describe it any other way. Love the guy, he knows how to make you FEEL what he's singing, and he feels it as well, as that's clear to see in each of his videos.
My Italian eyes are crying 🤌
Oh my goodness, yes! I've never in 59 years had this experience before, but from the first moment I saw a Willi singing in a video my instant reaction was that I wanted to hug him tightly. I could feel his arms wrapped around me and his honest and caring understanding. Having listened to everything I can find over the last couple of years, and reading interviews, I am impressed with myself for picking up on who he really seems to be in that instantaneous instant of recognition. I mean, you never know, right? People are good at showing what we want to see. He seems real to me, though, so I'm going with it. 🤠🪕
@@pocketlama oh he definitely is real. I have no doubt about it
Saw the notification and said "aww sick!" Love everything about this man
You have to do "Boy Howdy Hot Dog" by him(on Gems on VHS) . Not only are the lyrics hilarious, the guitar work is great.
Just saw Willi at Newport Folk Fest. His set was high energy, high emotion and the crowd reciprocated in kind. Our hearts were his and his ours. There are many moments on a Newport weekend, this one left a mark different than the rest. Looking forward to the future @willi-Carlisle.
Thanks so much! Newport was a dream.
@@Willi-Carlisle bucket list for any folk singer
That’s a great response and a beautiful sentiment I am really proud of Newport FF for making that happen that is definitely the spirit of folk music
Brooooo that line about “when his mom would drink he would find a way to disappear”
That had me tearing up in an airport at 730 AM…. Damnnnn
You need to Joshua Ray Walker. “ Canyon “ is a good song . He has some good live versions. It’s about his relationship with his dad. Heartfelt!
I can’t just listen to this song once. I end up listening two or three times imagining every aspect. I can see the kid spinning the quarter and the old man taking off his shoes. This is what music is absolutely supposed to be.
Stunned admiration is pretty much the only correct reaction to this song, and this video in particular. That's my hill, I'll die on it.
As a professional magician and a lover of storytelling songs, this performance hits home from many directions. So, honest, genuine, and relatable. I love everything about this song and the video-a BIG WELL DONE to all those involved in creating this beautiful piece of art.
Loved this since I first heard it...its like a trailer for a movie but in song form
First time I heard this actually everytime can't help the tears , not many songs can do that.
Just saw Willi for the 4th time this year this past Sunday. Every show brings me to tears. He is a treasure
I had never heard of Willi until he was the opener at a show I went to, and I instantly fell in love with him and his music. I got to talk to him briefly after his set, and he’s such a genuine and lovely human. He deserves all the recognition and appreciation.
I am from Timmins, Ontario which is a small mining town in Canada. I have been trying to be an artist for my entire conscious life. After losing the love of my life, in part due to this aspiration, I was completely lost. So I bought a used version of my dream motorcycle and headed west. It was in the mountains of British Columbia that this song found me, forcing me to pull over in the old growth forests of Vancouver Island because it had brought me to tears. It was a surreal experience and has informed many of my decisions since then. Truly a life changing song.
Wow this is great timing for me, haha. This is my most recent "liked" song on Spotify. I randomly discovered it a few days ago. Beautiful songwriting. Thanks for the reaction!
Oh man I stumbled on this performance a few months ago, just listening to new tunes, having some drinks. Talk about a lump in my throat and tears. It’s so beautifully written. Thawed the frost on this jaded veteran metalhead. It’s easy to forget that this is what it’s about
My favorite was seeing him live after adoring his music for a few years, and then watching friends and familiar faces in my frequented bar realize how magical his music is. It was so beautiful. When he played “Your Hearts a Big Tent” it hit home for me, watching these people in my community come together and sing back to him. It felt like I was apart of something greater (I’m dramatic and emotional).
The first time I watched and several times after, I cried with him
Willi will blow up in a few years with this amount of talent. Him and ryan bingham are my fav folk country artist
@Willi-Carlisle is a true gem, one of the best to ever do it already and he's barely started doing it (I hope). Seen him twice live and I'll see him every time he comes back through.
As a fellow troubadour/songwriter/storyteller, Willi is the real deal. One of the nicest fellas you’ll ever meet as well
Hell yes, love this tune
Man, that one hit something in my heart. Well done Willi!
Got the chance to see this guy open up for Benjamin Tod.. absolutely blew my mind and made me a fan for life. Please do yourself a favor and go see him if you get a chance, it’s damn near life changing
Southern, blues, western, bluegrass, zydeco, etc are some of the best songwriting genres in the west that I've had the pleasure of playing guitar in. Love it. Reminds me of east Tx.
Those lyrics! And the playing too!
Unfortunately, most people will never know many great songs like this that have been written/performed over the years....Radio/Music executives would not let them be heard.
Fortunately, with today's modern outlets we are hearing some of the most authentic songs/messages that are not following a "hit formula"...and people LIKE IT!
I grew up and lived around Atlanta, GA... There was a cool singer/songwriter community there in the 90's/2000's. I was exposed to music like this all the time. I could go to an open mic at Eddies Attic on any given Monday night and hear some of the best songs in the world. I always wonder how many of those great songs have been lost and singer/songwriter dreams given up on because there were not that many outlets for the music.
Not to name drop, but I will anyhow, I got to seen John Mayer go from being a door man at Eddies Attic to a superstar... along with Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles - Kristian Bush...Kristian was 1/2 of an awesome duo, Billy Pilgrim - amazing songs!), Clay Cook (played and co-wrote w/ John Mayer, co-wrote many songs in JM's first album...now in Zach Brown band), Shawn Mullins was a regular there, the list goes on and on...
But, the real "stars" in those days were the SONGS... I head so many great songs from people I never heard from again. Just glad to see there is a new wave of singer/songwriters getting their stuff out there and appreciated.
Michael, you should try to look up/contact Eddie Owen (former owner of Eddie's Attic) and interview him... Oh the stories he has about the singer/songwriter scene in ATL...
This song always gets me teared up! Just gotta love Willi Carlisle!
Willi put on the best live show ive ever seen.
excellent. love this song and artist. Western AF brings it. and that lyricism was top freaking notch
yes man what a freaking song. those lyrics
That was fantastic Michael. Thank you!
You have to listen to “Angels” by hi as well, you’ll really love it
Love this song. Gets dusty in the room every time I listen.
This is what it is all about.
Thank you Michael Palmisano for introducing this to me.
Absolutely Love this guy !
Dude. This is unbelievable. Thank you for doing what you do to bring people like this into so many other lives ,like mine. A new favorite for sure.
My brothers and father just went to see him not long ago! Very interesting guy!
A true treasure
Oh Shit! I've been asking about this for a good while! Willi is incredible and doing something special.
So glad you liked it and finally got a Willi song on the channel. He has easily become one of my favorite artists over the past two years. Would also love to see reactions to Cheap Cocaine, Angels, Up the Hill, and/or Dry County Dust. I’ve posted all on GuitarGate. I also got to meet him after his show at the 8X10 in Baltimore a few months ago and he was such an amazing and down to earth dude and he is even better live
Yeah man thanks for reviewing that one! He recently toured with another Willy who you should review! Willy Tea Taylor “Chickamauga” or “Lullaby” would be great places to start.. Will Taylor is one of the finest songwriters of any generation can’t miss really
I got to see them in Chattanooga and it was awesome. Sadly, I didn’t know who Willy Tea Taylor was beforehand, but he was great and ended up talking to him for a few minutes and he’s a cool down to earth guy.
@@gregory_adam5350 rad yeah he is a great dude and all us underground folk songwriters have been in awe of Willy Tea’s songwritings for years, I am lucky enough to have written songs with him and call him my brother but brings us all together in many ways and has for years
Willy T is my shaman
@@Willi-Carlisle I know what you mean!!!he is my spirit animal! By the way Willi this song makes me tear up 3 out of 5 times i hear it. I love you brother!!
I am going to second the call for your reaction to Cheap Cocaine. Setting, and production, are right up your alley.
Wiili is as real as they come. What a beauty
Willi Carlisle is an absolute treasure. We saw him when he opened for Amigo the Devil and we were INSTANT fans.
Again! Everytime I feel like nothing good comes out anymore, you pull one gem after another out of your amazing GG-Hat, Michael!
Thank you for the great song, Willi and thanks Luke for the recommendation! 🎉
Willi is a consumate musician, storyteller and performer. A true legend in the making.🤟🖤🤟
Haven't even seen this video but am excited! @Willi-Carlisle is exceptionally talented and I'm excited about Michael's energy and excitement, perfect mixture!
and I loved every bit of it
This is like if you put John Prine‘s humor to Norman Blake.
one of my favourite all time songs now! Willi is amazing, such a lovely man to boot. Met him in Manchester UK last year! and he just blew us all away! so much fun and seriously profound!
If you ever get the chance, see Willi live.
I love how mad you are that it's such a great song!
Oh! So glad you found this gem! Willi is the man! Fantastic story song!
We need more storytellers ! Real ones r so far n in between now a days !! U know how real it is when a man can make himself tear up !!! I’ll put this one up with cash’s HURT ✌️🤙
He’s a lyrical magician!
I can't remember the last time you stopped a video that few times. You were in it.
Music, and entertainment come in all shapes and sizes, and this man just showed it in spades. Thanks Michael.
I was not ready for that assault on my emotions.
Yes!!! I love this song and can’t wait to get your take on it!
Somewhere , so much music stopped being about telling stories.
Willi is the best. Super nice guy too!
Love to see Willy getting some attention, may be the most underrated artist in the country western scene
Cheap Cocaine was my introduction to him. He draws me in every single time.
It’s actually in drop D and some of those Bs are actually G without the top string! Love the recognition for willi! Keep it up brotha
Yessir!
And it’s not even his best song. That’s how good he is.
I think it is one of the best songs ever written
Check out his ep "too nice to mean much" it's a modern folk masterpiece.
man. you are correct. This song is great. I'm never gonna be Paducah's last magician but, will you show me how to play this?
For anyone still new here and not sure of wtf is going on- it’s FOLK music. It’s wonderful and American AF and please learn more…anything you learn acoustically will be amplified that much more if you do! Love and peace ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
great reaction
"Oh, Jesus." -all of us when we found Willi Carlisle
Very nice
It's tough for me to compare one musician to another, but I when discussing great, American folk singers, Willi Carlisle is in the same sentence as Bob Dylan.
I am very happy about the future of guitar players. I have been following guitar prodigy 14 yr okd Taj Farrant for a few years now. He has written, played every instrument and sings to his new blues single Crossroads. It's an ode to Robert Johnson's Crossroads. The kid is incredible. He has had a RUclips channel since he started playing at 7. I started following him a few years ago. The kids can play and probably has played about every guitar hero's song. He's sponsored by a few companies including Kiesel and Taylor guitars. He's performed with some Gray's like Santana. He has a song that just music coming out in the next couple of weeks he's been teasing on his channel. The kids incredible!
If you want another song with a great story Bench Seat by Chase Rice would be a great song to listen to.
That's what great music does to people watching you mesmerized by Willie was a beautiful thing, this shit music today has a little to do with why there is so many shit heads out there, music that rocks and makes ya think a beautiful thing
hmm dats Irish-y
Have you not done Lucinda Williams yet?
please to a reaction vid to Toe - グッドバイ Goodbye Feat. Toki Asako
Found your Channel some weeks ago, lots of stuff to catch up. But i like it and its much fun to watch. Could you please do a song of Nina Attal ??? she carries the intense feelings like no one: ruclips.net/video/XiOyqlaoNTU/видео.html
Reminds me of a Garth Brooks song. Even though Garth is Woke 😢😢🤮. Good song 👍👌💯🎸🎸
Much to contemplate. 🤔
Joke's on you, Willi is even more woke.