This guy is the real deal. Someone said one of his songs is like a whole movie. Print out the lyrics and study them. He is a great songwriter. One of a kind.
I agree. It's like an acoustic or stripped down version, which is much more intimate. But I like the live versions with Sadler Vaden ripping too.l, I saw them live and it was a mix too!
This better not get taken down, ever! People change but this is the real deal. He won’t ever be the same, kills me I was in NYC and didn’t get to this show. Those who did go, your blessed🙏🏻
Every time I listen to this set I enjoy it more than the last. And, I honestly couldn't begin to guess how many times I've listened to it at this point. If that's not a sign of great music I don't know what is.
Close your eyes and remember this. It won't be back again, it's almost gone. Even times that don't seem like much will be your only crutch when you're alone. Time moves slow when you're seventeen and then it picks up steam at twenty-one. Pretty soon you'll remember when you could remember when you loved someone Damn
No f ing shit. Right! Wow, cool as hell. Fortunately for me he is now on the radar. Im Definitely going to check his music out much closer. Peace out bitches!!💥
a few recommendations for you if you like this sort of talent: Zach Bryan, Sierra Ferrell, Lost Dog Street band/Benjamin Todd, Dayton Farley, Colter wall, and Willie Carlisle. Might not like all of the styles but al of those guys are raw as fuck like this dude.
I just saw Jason Isbell last night in Salt Lake City. It was, hand down, the best concert I've ever been to. He is an incredible songwriter and incredible live. I'm a fan for life.
"Goddamn Lonely Love" is the most eff-ing incredible song I've ever heard. I could listen to Jason sing that song, and play that guitar, all day long, all night long, until that lonely, desperate star gives up its last little bit of light... wonderful player; a musician with a poet's soul.
Great representative for Alabama. Great songwriter, great story teller, on the right side of politics as well. Made me feel good to see this. Best I have felt since we lost John Prine. Jason is in THAT category. Thank you Jason! You make us proud....
Great Representation of us Middle Class average Southerners who’s families did what that new to do to have a decent life. Treat people good and believe in something Bigger than Ourselves!
Never get tired of Isbell, his songs continue to reel me in and become an even bigger fan, cool fact, my 9 yr old was listening with me and he said to me..dad, isn't he the guy who played in the Drive By Truckers? Too Cool!
Kudos to you as a father for teaching the kid such great music. My father was a drummer in an 80's style band. He tried his hardest to instill that sound in me. It never stuck. I've always been a blues and soul fan. I've seen Jason live twice and I still I'll continue to be amazed by his genius.
I keep coming back to this concert and particularly this version of Alabama Pines. I think Jason Isbell really proves here that he is capable of bringing his wonderful voice and superb guitar together to make something that is so rich. It just blows me away.
I grew up in Deep East Texas, very similar to how Jason did in Alabama, even lived in Alabama for several years. Pine Trees have played a big part in my life. And I am a recovering alcoholic. Hits Home Hard!
He is IMHO the best songwriter alive, and that's in the glorious company of Lyle Lovett, Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt. Certainly there is simply no one in country music who's in the same room with him. Seems like a really nice guy, which is cool.Awesome in concert, saw him last night.
James Jones He's become my go-to favorite. When I want to really engage with music, I'll listen to Jason Isbell. I recommend him to everyone. An amazing talent.
James Jones He possess that rare talent you often don't find (especially in today's music world). The combination of his lyrics and melody are hypnotizing. Intoxicating almost. No matter what emotion you may be feeling when you start the song you always end with whatever emotion the song intends. Especially his sadder songs like Go It Alone or God Damn Lonely Love. It just hits you square in the feels.
"Time moves slow when you're seventeen and then it picks up steam at 21" is probably the most beautiful, and hauntingly nostalgic lyric I've ever heard in my life
My new favorite artist. Caught him on Coachella last year. His ability to convey feelings, and emotions with a musicality that can just draw you into his personal world is just genius.
I love everything this dude does. Loud. Quiet. He can do everything. Personal moment of quiet satisfaction: the solo's on "Decoration Day" he plays live these days.
Honestly. I'm supposed to be working right now and I just can't stop listening to this wonderful musician/songwriter. Oh, and I think he's very funny. (But I'm from 'Bama so I get the tongue-in-cheek jibes at ourselves). He's in beautiful voice here.
Leah Ventura LeeLee, me too! I wish one day to meet Jason Isbell and may I be with you on that day. He speaks to us, personally and spiritually. I hope he sings me back home....
dear Jason .. thank you for saving the real world of music for me and anyone who has tuned into your world . keep it goin' man , your way is so fine , Dylan said a song is anything that can walk by itself , your songs are all moving in full stride !
Just saw him last weekend in concert at CMAC in Canandaigua NY. Great show and this song, Go It Alone, was big in the set. I rode my motorcycle 400 miles to see the show, .. and another 170 miles AFTER the show cause I couldn't get a motel room. And it was worth EVERY INCH!
@@shankrl1 I def wouldn’t say ANYONE else but it’s def one his greats and a masterpiece. John Moreland, Elliott Smith, Conor Oberst, Chris Knight..There’s plenty more..Jason def is one of a kind though.
What is there like 40 people at this show? Man, would I have loved to be one of the few. Jason Isbell is a master lyricist and a pretty fucking amazing musician to boot.
"I think I blocked just a park away but I can't really say it's been all night" So subtle but so captivating. ****After he sang that line****, I can see him on that dark road, having that conversation with himself in his head... because I had it all the time.
2:18 "Think I blocked just a park away, I can't really say, it's been all night." brilliant and subtle turn of phrase to illustrate just how drunk he really is.
In the hands of a lesser writer, it would come off as a hokey dad joke, but instead, as you pointed out, it just compounds the devastation in the song.
@@benjohnson2312 He actually fudged it up by accident in a songwriters circle (where you sit around and swap songs) and the people he was playing with suggested he keep it that way. It really helps the tone of the song. A happy accident ; ) great story..from the man himself.
I've seen Jason in London three times (with tickets for a fourth next January) - once solo, once with Amanda Shires and once with his full band. Whilkst the meaning in his songs may be the same, the interpretation is different every time. His lyrics are amazing and insightful, his tunes are captivating and his voice is one of the most varied and powerful in modern music. Quite brilliant!
I've watched this performance of Streetlights so many times and it just keeps getting better. The line "Time moves slow when you're 17 and then it picks up steam at 21 / Pretty soon you'll remember when you could remember when you loved someone" kills me every time.
This is one of the best singer song writers of our generation, or any generation as far as I'm concerned. It may be because the songs he writes and sings have verses about the area where he is from . I also live in that area.
I've seen him twice and felt like. they gave me a discount when I bought the tickets.. great writer. great singer. and I hope next record he will give us another.hellasious lead like in days past.
Such a master song writer. On top of his game. Nice to see you reaping the benefits of all your hard work. Love the song about Centro on new one. Brilliant. Will is a genius. Rock on Jason and may you reap the greatness you deserve.
i want to talk up John Fullbright a bit..this guy is so pure and true..he will no doubt be one of the top songwriters of our time people..along with jason and ryan adams.. and townes earle is another
Chad Jackson Totally agree. I’m in the same boat, on the path to self destruction and oblivion but the right woman came into my life and helped me turn it around. I have to keep hold of her because without her I’m probably only one night out away from losing everything. I know what I need to do and I hope Jason does too.
This has the best version of Go It Alone I've ever heard. Anyone know how to get a copy. Love how he throws his voice during the "and I realize" part of the song
I was at this show. Met Jason briefly afterward. Fast forward 10 years and I've seen him 13 times. Always great. Even met him at a Radiohead show a few years back.
Jason Isbell is one of the best things going today. Going back to his days with Drive-By Truckers, he's just great at what he does. While I think he is finally getting some well deserved attention, more people should know his music. Much like Cory Branan, Jason is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation yet the general public knows nothing of him.
I come back to this version of “streetlights” over and over again. In my opinion it’s so much better than the studio one. It gives me chills. I think there’s a group of us that would die happy if Jason released a solo acoustic album. I love the 400 unit, I’ve seen them live, but this man has something that looms large in my soul.
The idea that he was absolutely f’d up when he put this genius through that microphone is mind blowing. He was at the height of his addictions when he did this show. You are all witnessing a moment brought to us by The Creator through a musical prophet. He transcends.
I just watched this from the eyes of the crowd, as if not knowing him, and as if I haven’t been to many shows, and wow, just another amazing side of the animal that is Jason Isbell.
Here in 2024 just listening to this gem of a performance.
This is as good as he is going to get right here.
great taste
11 years later I'm discovering this beautiful singer/songwriter. I may be late, but I'm so grateful for find Jason. "Cover Me Up" has be obsessed.
This guy is the real deal. Someone said one of his songs is like a whole movie. Print out the lyrics and study them. He is a great songwriter. One of a kind.
Fingerstyle GuitarTabs the last of his kind
@@jasper_north that's what l was going to say.
Was that song Decoration Day? 'Cause it is.
He's half of a kind
True Poet who happens to be an incredible musician!
This session is different than anything else he has on youtube. This is the one I keep coming back to.
Live at findspire is a hidden gem aswell
I agree. It's like an acoustic or stripped down version, which is much more intimate. But I like the live versions with Sadler Vaden ripping too.l, I saw them live and it was a mix too!
This better not get taken down, ever! People change but this is the real deal. He won’t ever be the same, kills me I was in NYC and didn’t get to this show. Those who did go, your blessed🙏🏻
Every time I listen to this set I enjoy it more than the last. And, I honestly couldn't begin to guess how many times I've listened to it at this point. If that's not a sign of great music I don't know what is.
Me too. It's cool to look back and see old Jason.
refreshing to see a crowd quiet and listening to the music instead of the constant chatter
The ultimate respect to give an artist is silence
True artists like Jason can get people to shut up and listen.
Close your eyes and remember this. It won't be back again, it's almost gone.
Even times that don't seem like much will be your only crutch when you're alone.
Time moves slow when you're seventeen and then it picks up steam at twenty-one.
Pretty soon you'll remember when you could remember when you loved someone
Damn
It’s truly spot on. Incredible
It don’t get better than that ladies and gentlemen. Fack.
No f ing shit. Right!
Wow, cool as hell.
Fortunately for me he is now on the radar. Im Definitely going to check his music out much closer.
Peace out bitches!!💥
@@Guitargate knew you’d be in here somewhere lol
@@johndoppleguard Southeastern his best album. Whole thing is flawless.
Jason Isbell is so good. Got to say
JI is in my opinion the best songwriter on the planet right now.
a few recommendations for you if you like this sort of talent: Zach Bryan, Sierra Ferrell, Lost Dog Street band/Benjamin Todd, Dayton Farley, Colter wall, and Willie Carlisle. Might not like all of the styles but al of those guys are raw as fuck like this dude.
@@istach1 thanks. I’m familiar with all of those except Dayton Farley so I will make sure I check him out 👍🏻
One of the Best ever! True Poet
I just saw Jason Isbell last night in Salt Lake City. It was, hand down, the best concert I've ever been to. He is an incredible songwriter and incredible live. I'm a fan for life.
one hand?
@@edpayne3613 thanks for pointing out my 7 year old typo. You're incredibly clever.
That exchange made me giggle.
Me too...@@mcraft2240
"Goddamn Lonely Love" is the most eff-ing incredible song I've ever heard. I could listen to Jason sing that song, and play that guitar, all day long, all night long, until that lonely, desperate star gives up its last little bit of light... wonderful player; a musician with a poet's soul.
You’re on it.
@@Guitargate oh hey, michael! i just came here from your streetlights react :P
@@FerretUF thanks!
That "Alabama Pines" performance is truly heart wrenching! Lovely performance
What a breath of fresh air. Real songs, real emotion, real instruments. Awseome songwriting.
His stuff is even better now that he's sobered up. Absolutely one of the best musicians around.
I got sober listening to his music while he was getting Sober! Been Sober 5 yrs!
This guy is absolutely amazing.
Padget Cowan Yep. I've become a huge fan.
Great representative for Alabama. Great songwriter, great story teller, on the right side of politics as well. Made me feel good to see this. Best I have felt since we lost John Prine. Jason is in THAT category. Thank you Jason! You make us proud....
Great Representation of us Middle Class average Southerners who’s families did what that new to do to have a decent life. Treat people good and believe in something Bigger than Ourselves!
Never get tired of Isbell, his songs continue to reel me in and become an even bigger fan, cool fact, my 9 yr old was listening with me and he said to me..dad, isn't he the guy who played in the Drive By Truckers? Too Cool!
John Bob Wilson you’re doing something very right as a parent :)
You are obviously a great dad.
Kudos to you as a father for teaching the kid such great music. My father was a drummer in an 80's style band. He tried his hardest to instill that sound in me. It never stuck. I've always been a blues and soul fan. I've seen Jason live twice and I still I'll continue to be amazed by his genius.
I think this guy might have a future, sounds pretty good to me. Go you magnificent bastard!😁
Who wants to let him know?....
isbell is one of the greatest songwriters and guitarists of all time.
Phenomenal songwriting. One of the best ever... Raw and brutally honest. Seriously talented.
Just discovered Jason Isbell ... What an amazing talent a sublime songwriter ... simply one of the greats!
Good GOD. Jason Isbell is the best song writer I have heard of. He is absolutely incredible.
I keep coming back to this concert and particularly this version of Alabama Pines. I think Jason Isbell really proves here that he is capable of bringing his wonderful voice and superb guitar together to make something that is so rich. It just blows me away.
Yessss!!! This song - and especially this version - changed my life, I'm glad to see I'm not alone. Incredible set, I keep coming back to this...
I grew up in Deep East Texas, very similar to how Jason did in Alabama, even lived in Alabama for several years. Pine Trees have played a big part in my life. And I am a recovering alcoholic. Hits Home Hard!
He is IMHO the best songwriter alive, and that's in the glorious company of Lyle Lovett, Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt. Certainly there is simply no one in country music who's in the same room with him. Seems like a really nice guy, which is cool.Awesome in concert, saw him last night.
James Jones He's become my go-to favorite. When I want to really engage with music, I'll listen to Jason Isbell. I recommend him to everyone. An amazing talent.
electrojones well said
James Jones He possess that rare talent you often don't find (especially in today's music world). The combination of his lyrics and melody are hypnotizing. Intoxicating almost. No matter what emotion you may be feeling when you start the song you always end with whatever emotion the song intends. Especially his sadder songs like Go It Alone or God Damn Lonely Love. It just hits you square in the feels.
I just Love Jason Isbell, have all songs on play list. found a new one / Joshua James / wow... Sam
Find his cover of Pancho an Lefty. Excellent. I saw Townes do this in a very small club, I think he would approve.
I've listened to this 6 times a day for months and months and it sounds like when I first heard it "speech less "
Thank you Jason
Isbell is my favorite painter
"Time moves slow when you're seventeen and then it picks up steam at 21" is probably the most beautiful, and hauntingly nostalgic lyric I've ever heard in my life
Here in 2021! I am using this video to try an introduce some of my best friends to my favorite artist Jason Isbell
This dude makes me cry everytime I hear his songs!
I've cried more to his songs than any other that's how I gave him the title in my book as my favorite songwriter.
@@joeldmack24111the tears do flow! Happy, sad, etc!
My new favorite artist. Caught him on Coachella last year. His ability to convey feelings, and emotions with a musicality that can just draw you into his personal world is just genius.
I love everything this dude does. Loud. Quiet. He can do everything. Personal moment of quiet satisfaction: the solo's on "Decoration Day" he plays live these days.
This was my introduction to Jason several years ago and I am very grateful for discovering it.
Simply awesome. Best songwriter out there.
Justin Sanderson I think so too!!!!
yep
Honestly. I'm supposed to be working right now and I just can't stop listening to this wonderful musician/songwriter. Oh, and I think he's very funny. (But I'm from 'Bama so I get the tongue-in-cheek jibes at ourselves). He's in beautiful voice here.
+sheltondk43 Same here. ;)
listening to this for the first time... i think got a feeling these songs are up there with Springsteen, Dylan and Young
I got a feeling you're right about that...
this makes my heart ache like a burning ember in the driven snow.
Leah Ventura LeeLee, me too! I wish one day to meet Jason Isbell and may I be with you on that day. He speaks to us, personally and spiritually. I hope he sings me back home....
*Leah Ventura
...I see what you did there....😏
Classic Jason Isbell... with the edge of that cliff fast approaching.
years later, still the best show ever.!
dear Jason .. thank you for saving the real world of music for me and anyone who has tuned into your world . keep it goin' man , your way is so fine , Dylan said a song is anything that can walk by itself , your songs are all moving in full stride !
He has got my ear. Great voice, poet, rambler. Early Dylan.
I can't get enough of this set...beautiful.
No one better to rock out country right now. Jason Isbell \M/
Paste Magazine is kind of cool. They showcase a bunch of lesser known musical acts. Jason is so far the best one I've found.
damn! this guy just has a gift. An extraordinary songwriter who just guts me. So powerful. I have got to see this man live at some point in my life.
have you yet?
You will not regret it 😌
He & his band are incredible live. Excellent musicians playing wonderful songs.
Just saw him last weekend in concert at CMAC in Canandaigua NY. Great show and this song, Go It Alone, was big in the set. I rode my motorcycle 400 miles to see the show, .. and another 170 miles AFTER the show cause I couldn't get a motel room. And it was worth EVERY INCH!
What a blessing it must have been to see Jason in concert there. I would have taken that ride too and then some! Amen to that Harold 😊🎶🎹
Keep coming back here. Love this man. Miss this man.
Man I love Isbell and the way he paints a song
What I would give to write a song as perfect as Streetlights.
It’s fuckin flawless. And the guitar riff is tougher than you think.
If anyone else wrote Streetlights it would be their flagship song. But it’s almost a deep cut for this guy. Absolute monster
@@shankrl1 I def wouldn’t say ANYONE else but it’s def one his greats and a masterpiece. John Moreland, Elliott Smith, Conor Oberst, Chris Knight..There’s plenty more..Jason def is one of a kind though.
I seen streelights live at the Ryman last year....so amazing. it was a whale song for me.
And you too could suck heroin through a straw!
Streetlights > Alabama Pines > Go it Alone. Doesn't get more devastating than that. These were different days.
Yep, great line up of songs. Incredible. Specially when it's just him on acoustic. Hard to entertain people these days.
Generational talent. Amazing writer.
I love Alabama pines so much. It’s like every lyric speaks to me
Never gets old. Incredible
What is there like 40 people at this show? Man, would I have loved to be one of the few. Jason Isbell is a master lyricist and a pretty fucking amazing musician to boot.
This is an absolute perfect 25 minutes
Surreal how good he is w just an acoustic, especially on such a usually instrumental song like Goddamn Lonely Love. Legend.
Love him! Such a great story teller. Listening to his songs is like reading a book. You can literally see what he is singing about! So cool
I love this guy, just saw you on late late show. you are beautiful
"I think I blocked just a park away but I can't really say it's been all night"
So subtle but so captivating. ****After he sang that line****, I can see him on that dark road, having that conversation with himself in his head... because I had it all the time.
2:18 "Think I blocked just a park away, I can't really say, it's been all night."
brilliant and subtle turn of phrase to illustrate just how drunk he really is.
In the hands of a lesser writer, it would come off as a hokey dad joke, but instead, as you pointed out, it just compounds the devastation in the song.
@@benjohnson2312 He actually fudged it up by accident in a songwriters circle (where you sit around and swap songs) and the people he was playing with suggested he keep it that way. It really helps the tone of the song. A happy accident ; ) great story..from the man himself.
Happy 😃 to you
I have no idea how many times I've heard this song and never noticed the transposition
He was at the height of his addictions in this show. Would like to say otherwise but… I think that made it even more remarkable.
Keep knocking it out Jason, love your deal!!!
holy fuck. he's good.
I've seen Jason in London three times (with tickets for a fourth next January) - once solo, once with Amanda Shires and once with his full band. Whilkst the meaning in his songs may be the same, the interpretation is different every time. His lyrics are amazing and insightful, his tunes are captivating and his voice is one of the most varied and powerful in modern music. Quite brilliant!
He is such a Natural, great lyrics, music, talent through and through.. Even better now in 2017.
This is gold. Absolute gold. Includes the best version of Go It Alone ive ever heard.
I'm with you, Griffin. No other version of Go It Alone even compares.
He s one of those greats you could listen to all day and still want more !
I'm Absolutely Hooked On Your Songs/Music!! Keep On Keepin On Jason, You Rock!!!!
Yeah seen him 400 unit front row 40 dollars the way it should be!
I've watched this performance of Streetlights so many times and it just keeps getting better.
The line "Time moves slow when you're 17 and then it picks up steam at 21 / Pretty soon you'll remember when you could remember when you loved someone" kills me every time.
This is one of the best singer song writers of our generation, or any generation as far as I'm concerned. It may be because the songs he writes and sings have verses about the area where he is from . I also live in that area.
I've seen him twice and felt like. they gave me a discount when I bought the tickets.. great writer. great singer. and I hope next record he will give us another.hellasious lead like in days past.
Haha, I love this guy, and was just listening to this...Love the Burzum reference. Great band there.
Whoever gave this a thumbs down must be a bro Luke Bryan fan.
+Bill Goodman Amen to that
hahahaha
+Bill Goodman Luke Who?Isbell is the man
jw moberly yes he is!
dont even say the name Luke make me wanna puke o
Such a master song writer. On top of his game. Nice to see you reaping the benefits of all your hard work. Love the song about Centro on new one. Brilliant. Will is a genius. Rock on Jason and may you reap the greatness you deserve.
i want to talk up John Fullbright a bit..this guy is so pure and true..he will no doubt be one of the top songwriters of our time people..along with jason and ryan adams.. and townes earle is another
terrific concert, writer, performer
The right woman can turn it all around. So happy he got it together. Love.
Chad Jackson Totally agree. I’m in the same boat, on the path to self destruction and oblivion but the right woman came into my life and helped me turn it around. I have to keep hold of her because without her I’m probably only one night out away from losing everything. I know what I need to do and I hope Jason does too.
All respect to the right women and the men who love and protect them.
Go it alone ! One of the Best song I ever heard...
Spotify put this man into my life. Thank you.
This has the best version of Go It Alone I've ever heard. Anyone know how to get a copy. Love how he throws his voice during the "and I realize" part of the song
There's an app called Tubemate.
I was just thinking the exact same. Raw and perfect
*Love* every single song, your voice, and lyrics, Jason. Made my night. :)
This guy gets me in my soul. I can’t thank him enough.
Absolutely inspirational
This performance has kept me alive at least twice
" the suns a desperate star that burns like everyone before".... WOW
Outstanding!! Wow man. I'm blown the f away.
"We have guns and we can fish" Jason Isbell, 2011
I was at this show. Met Jason briefly afterward. Fast forward 10 years and I've seen him 13 times. Always great. Even met him at a Radiohead show a few years back.
Did you have to show proof of your 27th Covid booster before you were allowed to see him the last time?
I just saw him at the Ryman - he's even better now. His voice is so much stronger post-boozing.
I am so glad he's pals with my other favorite songwriter alive--Ryan Adams. Dream team.
Discovered watching Billions, heard God Damn Lonely Love. Wow. What a gift. Keep flowing down that winding road, brother.
i love your lyrics Jason Isbell
Dude is LEGIT.
What a voice! Yes the songwriting is incredible but this guy could sing Nashville pop shit and make it sound amazing.
He sounds good sober and drunk great job jason
Jason Isbell is one of the best things going today. Going back to his days with Drive-By Truckers, he's just great at what he does. While I think he is finally getting some well deserved attention, more people should know his music. Much like Cory Branan, Jason is one of the greatest songwriters of our generation yet the general public knows nothing of him.
The GOAT.
Great stuff.you got the magic gift.
"Even times that don't seem like much will be your only crutch when you're alone.
"
What a poignant line
Why?
I come back to this version of “streetlights” over and over again. In my opinion it’s so much better than the studio one. It gives me chills. I think there’s a group of us that would die happy if Jason released a solo acoustic album. I love the 400 unit, I’ve seen them live, but this man has something that looms large in my soul.
The idea that he was absolutely f’d up when he put this genius through that microphone is mind blowing. He was at the height of his addictions when he did this show. You are all witnessing a moment brought to us by The Creator through a musical prophet. He transcends.
I just watched this from the eyes of the crowd, as if not knowing him, and as if I haven’t been to many shows, and wow, just another amazing side of the animal that is Jason Isbell.