Shakey Graves | "Was Here" | Western AF

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 226

  • @918kickinwing
    @918kickinwing 2 года назад +115

    "My whiskey is so good...you should try some of my whiskey."

  • @papacorndogs
    @papacorndogs 23 дня назад +6

    This song hits way too close to home today. Sad day for America. 💔

  • @ksleep5715
    @ksleep5715 2 года назад +97

    RUclips crushes my soul. You watch certain videos for a decade then an artist that means so much to you from a past life does this and you realize 10 years are gone and you’re living the same ol life, just with less time, regardless of all you’ve gone through. What a performance and what a time to be alive.

    • @liamhopkins29
      @liamhopkins29 2 года назад +5

      You said it... 10 years in a blink.

    • @fredward5313
      @fredward5313 Год назад +4

      @@liamhopkins29 It's crazy. We just don't have the time to stop and appreciate anything, it's gone so fast. That's why John Anderson's "Years" hits the heart with such ferocity. "They kinda just roll by like tears..." I think music is a nice way to unwind and stop to appreciate so much in this world, and bring us together in nostalgia. I hope you have a great 2023! 🍻

    • @Guy1105Fawkes
      @Guy1105Fawkes 3 месяца назад +1

      This keeps happening to me lately. I'm "only" 29, and often feel like I'm hanging from the side of a freight train. I can't find the strength to pull myself up and just sit back and if not enjoy the journey, at least not fear it.
      And I can't let go either, cause I wouldn't survive the fall.

    • @rayfish007
      @rayfish007 2 месяца назад

      Same here. Where was this guy back then. Why didn't I hear then. I just hope he meets success again so I can hear more. So original. And great voice and strumming.

  • @hobotamer9852
    @hobotamer9852 Год назад +40

    This version is infinitely better than what ended up on the album

    • @jonathanray8032
      @jonathanray8032 10 месяцев назад +5

      I feel like both have something special about them. I love this and the album version. Not a bad stance tho

    • @hobotamer9852
      @hobotamer9852 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@jonathanray8032 True. I am just a sucker for a broken down version of any song

    • @chrisbenson00
      @chrisbenson00 7 месяцев назад +1

      Like every shakey song

  • @bigdogeatmoney
    @bigdogeatmoney 2 года назад +152

    Unbelievable songwriting. He never fails to hit me right where I need to be hit... and that eight-string???? Dafuq???

    • @jamesmoontunes
      @jamesmoontunes 2 года назад +13

      Didn't notice the 8 string at first. Wild. Double D and G strings.

    • @TheGuitarsquatch
      @TheGuitarsquatch 2 года назад +9

      It's even more interesting on top of having eight strings, its a baritone.

    • @Schmoogis
      @Schmoogis 2 года назад +1

      @@TheGuitarsquatch I'm no expert, but it just sounds detuned to me? I very well could be wrong

    • @TheGuitarsquatch
      @TheGuitarsquatch 2 года назад +4

      @@Schmoogis It's a baritone, but it could be tuned down a whole step as well. I had an Alvarez bari and it sounded a bit sloppy too

    • @the_crystal_lynn
      @the_crystal_lynn 2 года назад +1

      ☠️💕

  • @l_r_a_start_fox8698
    @l_r_a_start_fox8698 2 года назад +17

    He's come a long way from late July. Love it.

  • @SugarshackMusicChannel
    @SugarshackMusicChannel 2 года назад +62

    Looking good in that hat Shakey! Beautiful song and production too 👏🏽👏🏽

    • @WesternAF
      @WesternAF  2 года назад +3

      Thanks checking it out, y’all.

  • @TheOfficialCaseMade
    @TheOfficialCaseMade 2 года назад +8

    Man, I have been listening to Shakey for a while now, maybe 6 or 7 years, hadn't heard his newer stuff in the last few years. He always sounds phenomenal and absolutely unique.
    Funny that this pops up first in my feed out of nowhere, from the Big Sky sessions; I just got to Montana (Big Sky Country) last week, about to work the sugar beet harvest and he's wearing a sugar shack hat... The break room on our job site is called the sugar shack haha.
    Funny the neat little synchronicities that life throws you sometimes.

  • @milesanderson301
    @milesanderson301 2 года назад +24

    What an interesting guitar you got there. Not quite a 12 string.

  • @Chevrolegs_25
    @Chevrolegs_25 2 года назад +8

    Yeah buddy Shakey on western Af yes!!!!!

  • @thewallowhollows
    @thewallowhollows Год назад +3

    Shakey is one of the most versatile musicians out there. He can hold his own in multiple genres and make it believable.

  • @BamBam-gs7eb
    @BamBam-gs7eb 2 года назад +26

    his live performances are so much better than album sessions

    • @capper6100
      @capper6100 2 года назад +1

      Just got to listen to this song live in NY, first time hearing it. Fucking fantastic. He sang it much louder.

  • @Guitargate
    @Guitargate 2 года назад +3

    HELL YEAH!

  • @oatiebear
    @oatiebear 2 года назад +12

    Whether Shakey is trying to hide his intentions with fancy words or being as blunt as he can, his music always resonates within the depths of me, and so many others. Inspiring, honest, beautiful. I've never cried so much from hearing someone sing. But more amazing is his catalog - not a bad song to be found. (Thanks J Manly!)

  • @KelKramer
    @KelKramer 2 года назад +9

    I could feel this one deep in my bones. Shakey never ceases to hit me right in the feels...but this one....chills every time. I've had the pleasure and joy of seeing this incredible human 8 times now...and every single time is nothing short of breathtaking.

  • @cedarriver
    @cedarriver 2 года назад +64

    Like many, I've found him through his legendary "Roll The Bones" video. He keeps inspiring me with his playing style. What a musician!
    Lyrics below folks. I'll get those chords tomorrow, but as you see, not as easy in this one. Some weird tuning it seems and lots and lots of picking. Some D, F#m und B7 it seems if you wanna start somewhere.
    [Verse 1]
    Well, did you hear the news
    Your dreams ain't coming true
    He can't really fly, he's hanging from a wire
    What worries me, no one ever noticed he
    Was passing round the hat and preaching to the choir
    [Interlude]
    [Verse 2]
    Well, did you hear the news
    Nothing fun is good for you
    He don't know a thing, this man is just a liar
    Looks like the votes are in
    And nothing seems to matter when
    They're passing round the hat and preaching to the choir
    [Chorus]
    I've never been so
    I've never been so
    Low down
    Oh I never felt so
    Never felt so far from home til now
    [Verse 3]
    So did you hear the news
    Is there nothing we can do
    That old red white and blue set the place on fire
    Stick to the tried and true
    You'll be okay as long as you
    Keep passing round the hat and preaching to the choir
    [Interlude]
    [Chorus]
    I've never been so
    I've never felt so
    Low down
    Oh I never felt so
    Never felt so far from home til now
    [Interlude]
    [Bridge]
    Oh I never felt so far from home til now
    I can break, I can bend
    I can say I was there when
    I can break, I can bend
    I can say I was there when
    I can break, I can bend
    I can say I was here when
    I can say I was here when

    • @cedarriver
      @cedarriver 2 года назад +10

      Okay folks, gave it a shot and with these chords below, you're at least in the right ballpark. Almost impossible to play it like he does I'd say.
      This song is originally played on a baritone 8 string guitar in B E A D F# B tuning.
      As most of you won't have this one at home, just use the chords below for a normal 6 string in standard tuning
      No Capo required, but of course it won't sound like an 8 string.
      Obviously there's a lot of picking going on in this one.
      So, below you'll find the basic chords he uses for his picking, try experimenting with those! Head over to Ultimate Guitar for the timings.
      Dmaj7 x00222
      A6sus2 x04202
      Verses Dmaj7 / Dmaj7 / F#m A6sus2 / Dmaj7 / F#m A6sus2
      Interlude 1&2 Dmaj7
      Chorus Bm / Bm / E / Bm / E
      Interlude 3 F#m E / F#m E
      Bridge F#m E F#m E / F#m / F#m E / F#m / F#m E / Dmaj7 / Dmaj7 / Dmaj7

    • @307jevans
      @307jevans 2 года назад +1

      @@cedarriver good work dude.

    • @cedarriver
      @cedarriver 2 года назад

      @@307jevans thanks man! Definitely one of the more difficult songs to transcribe

    • @PepperHand
      @PepperHand 2 года назад

      @@cedarriver it’s not BEADF#B the lowest string must be higher or something because that is way too low for where he is
      I have a 12 string usually used as a 6 I tacked on 2 strings and kind of hear it but BEAD is far to low for this song

    • @xXCloudsOmnislashXx
      @xXCloudsOmnislashXx 2 года назад +3

      Verse 1 is "oh woe is me, no one ever noticed he." Just a heads up!

  • @jessew831springsonwolfspri5
    @jessew831springsonwolfspri5 2 года назад +7

    This came to me for a reason today..

  • @PepperHand
    @PepperHand 2 года назад +21

    Man every time Alejandro releases new music it oozes intricacies and just sounds so beautiful. What a writer, he is so good at telling these stories.

  • @adamspheres
    @adamspheres 2 года назад +11

    Love how Shakey is wearing a SugarShack Sessions Hat... Western AF and SugarShack should do a Collab with artists!

    • @SugarshackMusicChannel
      @SugarshackMusicChannel 2 года назад +7

      Love that idea!

    • @WesternAF
      @WesternAF  2 года назад +7

      We’re in. Let’s figure it out

    • @adamspheres
      @adamspheres 2 года назад +1

      @@WesternAF I think Brandon Hardesty from Bumpin' Uglies might be down.. he's a big fan of Folk/Americana.

  • @folksongpreacher2255
    @folksongpreacher2255 2 года назад +6

    Gorgeous tuning. And the texture of his voice… So good.

  • @TheLionHeartMusic
    @TheLionHeartMusic 2 года назад +5

    Yes yes and yes!!! Y’all got Shakey, makes me love this show even more!! Been a huge fan for years, great to see him grace the WAF tube 📺 A+++ 🤠🙌🏽

  • @wvhoipolloi7035
    @wvhoipolloi7035 Год назад +2

    Goddam dude, Shakey Graves should have 100 million followers

  • @reag8627
    @reag8627 2 года назад +4

    I saw this the first time he played it live in Santa Fe, and managed to get a video. Absolutely struck dumb by how raw the performance was.

  • @jessehurtmusic
    @jessehurtmusic 2 года назад +2

    I have this mans lyrics tattooed on me. They've been their since I was 18 and to this day his music still hits me just the same. Here's to many more years!

    • @averycannon5240
      @averycannon5240 Год назад

      Which one?!

    • @garrettcrawford3809
      @garrettcrawford3809 Год назад

      Which lyrics?

    • @jessehurtmusic
      @jessehurtmusic Год назад +1

      "You and I both know that the house is haunted
      You and I both know that the ghost is You
      Used to walk around screaming, all slamming all them doors
      Well I'm all grown up now, I don't scare easy no more"
      -shakey graves

    • @garrettcrawford3809
      @garrettcrawford3809 Год назад

      @@jessehurtmusic That's my favourite song of his for sure. Good tat

  • @Rain-tc6gn
    @Rain-tc6gn 2 года назад +43

    so neat to see shakey on here! my absolute favorite artist

  • @ralphhardyman1148
    @ralphhardyman1148 2 года назад +2

    this dude plays guitar with so much emotion. his voice evokes a lot of feeling but I damn near cried just hearing that opening riff

  • @nikv7149
    @nikv7149 2 года назад +2

    True talent, this is the music people are deprived of.

  • @funkymonkeylovin
    @funkymonkeylovin 2 года назад +6

    Love me some Shakey Graves!

  • @logofthelex2668
    @logofthelex2668 2 года назад +1

    Saw SG in Portsmouth, NH pre covid. Awesome show. Talented dude. The crowd was putty in his hands.

  • @johnnine3151
    @johnnine3151 2 года назад +2

    Just seen you at RED ROCKS. Shot out to seirra. You are absolutely incredible, and you band just aswell. As for you SHAKEY. Not sure words can express what you are. I am not sure goat is enough. Please and thank you is all I have. Please continue to tug on my heart and give that experience to everyone that chooses to listen. Thank you for getting me through the toughest of times, and being so solid in the industry. There is not a label on this earth fit to contain you. #powerhouse. Again thank you. 😊

  • @pizzadude6615
    @pizzadude6615 2 года назад +2

    He's up two strings down a foot drum and looking a little rough around the edges. I love it.

  • @flybennu
    @flybennu 2 года назад +1

    I feel blessed to hear this song, incredible

  • @michaelkennedy8270
    @michaelkennedy8270 2 года назад +4

    This is Yellowstone about to erupt. It's a powerful thing to feel nature's music in your feet.

  • @SS-gx7tg
    @SS-gx7tg 2 года назад +4

    I discovered Shakey Graves just a few months ago when I came across his live Audiotree performance of Roll The Bones and needless to say I instantly fell in love and have been listening to him so much this summer. There's something really mesmerizing about his songs, the notes, the lyrics, even his facial expressions when he sings, nobody else is on his level or in his world. Also recently heard "Ready Or Not" where he and Sierra Ferrell collaborated, what an awesome song and video! I want those 2 to do an entire project together or at least an ep - I think they compliment each other really well. Thanks for uploading this!

    • @zeromustafa401
      @zeromustafa401 2 года назад

      You should watch his Dearly Departed performance on the Lennon Bus. It's unbelievable.

  • @MatthewCastro
    @MatthewCastro 2 года назад +20

    I wouldn’t expect his voice to sound like that. Unique though

    • @DurpVonFronz
      @DurpVonFronz 2 года назад +5

      Dude is something else man! just wait till you see his older stuff!! so amazing!

    • @popvultureinc5007
      @popvultureinc5007 2 года назад +1

      Look up Roll The Bones by him

    • @LukeWigginsMusic
      @LukeWigginsMusic 2 года назад

      Is this the first time you’ve heard him ?

    • @MatthewCastro
      @MatthewCastro 2 года назад +1

      @@LukeWigginsMusic I’ve heard him a lot before, I really like his music. It’s the first time I’ve seen him in video perform though. And hearing him talk in his speaking voice for the first time.

    • @elliehill9165
      @elliehill9165 2 года назад

      @@popvultureinc5007 thanks 😊

  • @crazyrichey1
    @crazyrichey1 2 года назад +1

    Shakey, this song goes beyond words, and then doesn't. Love it

  • @light_and_sound
    @light_and_sound 2 года назад +1

    Well dang. From Audio Tree, to here. Not sure why I was surprised to see Shakey here, but I was. I traveled around to see him/ his band play a lot back in the day. Hey, Shakey. Keep shaken. ✌

  • @Arthenex
    @Arthenex 2 года назад +1

    So happy to see Shakey here!

  • @Soulstreamcollective
    @Soulstreamcollective 2 года назад +1

    I feel a poignancy in this one. Speak more of your truth, Shakey, you are worth hearing. Just as we all are! LOVED YOU FOR A LONG TIME AND WILL NEVER STOP. Was nice to see you in Alaska!

  • @coyotleaucreepypasta4179
    @coyotleaucreepypasta4179 2 года назад +1

    Take my heart and soul, got damn. Another song on fire and pulling at the heart strings.

  • @onthecase3176
    @onthecase3176 2 года назад +3

    Shakey never disappoints

  • @carmendelaroca4540
    @carmendelaroca4540 2 года назад

    Wow..I love this. Thank you Ali God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

  • @fredward5313
    @fredward5313 Год назад

    Gotta love whenever Shakey touches the atmosphere with his voice.

  • @josephjuanico3955
    @josephjuanico3955 6 месяцев назад +1

    This dude is the king of intros

  • @joetrejo2362
    @joetrejo2362 2 года назад +2

    Nice sugar shack hat!! Love the music!!!!!

    • @SugarshackMusicChannel
      @SugarshackMusicChannel 2 года назад +1

      Rockin’ it well 🤙🏽

    • @joetrejo2362
      @joetrejo2362 2 года назад

      Sugar shack AND Western AF both reacted to my comment! Totally made my week 🤙🏻 big fan of both of what y'all are doing for music! Keep the REAL music alive! Thank you both so much!!!!

  • @notryan2496
    @notryan2496 2 года назад

    Dude is still here. Fuck yes! Dude, I was strung out on heroin and methadone and speed. For 15 years, your music helped me through some hard times about 8 years ago? Anyways I love you man, if no one said they loved you, just know that I wish more people said they love you

  • @xcoolthefoolx
    @xcoolthefoolx 2 года назад

    Been following Shakey well over a decade now

  • @lemaitrethemonk
    @lemaitrethemonk 2 года назад +2

    Another cool ass song by Mr. Graves! I would love to hear a harp on this song too! I am glad I found your channel @Western AF. Today's music has become mass produced. The music on this channel is similar to finding an oasis in a vast desert..

  • @zeeeOgre
    @zeeeOgre 2 года назад +2

    Damn, keep hitting this one up. Love that pickin'. So good.

  • @wyregrasser7540
    @wyregrasser7540 6 месяцев назад

    I'm all about me some Shakey... love that dude! It would be super cool to catch this guy somewhere around Chattanooga, as long as I don't have to go 'thru Alabaster' 😁. Hey, maybe a song "Somewhere around Chattanooga" don't know about that then? Maybe just a title? I know one thing for sure...Shakey is my Hero! 👴 B'ham strikes me as his jam.

  • @allisonhood9535
    @allisonhood9535 2 года назад

    Wow, what an amazing song. Killer performance.

  • @JG-kn7ew
    @JG-kn7ew 2 года назад +3

    Fuckin yes dude. Ive been a fan for relatively short but I was really hoping shakey wasnt done. What an honest and beautiful fuckin song. Im pumped as hell now

    • @chawnadams9648
      @chawnadams9648 2 года назад

      He's touring right now so you might be able to catch a show near you. I'm going to his Oct 13 in st augustine.

  • @sparkalarkis
    @sparkalarkis Год назад +1

    It's been a long year mate.
    Keep using what you have to get through..
    I can see something in your eyes that reminds me of how I feel.

  • @chawnadams9648
    @chawnadams9648 2 года назад +1

    Going to try see shakey in st augustine next month if I can get my sailboat ready to camp out in time.

  • @kelz3322
    @kelz3322 Год назад

    I love yout. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow an artist. I am very impressed and bravo to you.

  • @AlanSilva-bu1kp
    @AlanSilva-bu1kp 2 года назад +1

    This is really nice. Shout out from Brazil!

  • @davidmckay6393
    @davidmckay6393 2 года назад +1

    Just wow 👌 👏 perfect ❤️

  • @george8214
    @george8214 2 года назад +1

    That was terrific. That guitar is beautiful and sounds great! Great song!

  • @Eighttigjskxm
    @Eighttigjskxm 2 года назад +5

    Hell yeah! This channel and gems is my favorite music channels. Happy to see Shakey perform on your channel

  • @gregsleith1001
    @gregsleith1001 2 года назад

    Simply liking for the unique voice and the mandolin

  • @SEEKANDDESTROY717
    @SEEKANDDESTROY717 2 года назад +1

    Yesssss. Alejandro the Great

  • @MaryMichelleWorthy
    @MaryMichelleWorthy 2 года назад

    I never tire of this man.

  • @ShannonSmish
    @ShannonSmish 2 года назад

    Oh my gosh, Shakey man never fails to make me feel the feels, this dude 😫

  • @annadalen7114
    @annadalen7114 2 года назад +1

    Forever my fave artist

  • @JGlassy
    @JGlassy 2 года назад

    What an absolute treat!

  • @seanstamper1459
    @seanstamper1459 2 года назад +1

    Shakey graves is an inspiration

  • @jessicawaffles4341
    @jessicawaffles4341 2 года назад

    His vulnerable expression in this video reminds me why I love Shaley Graves. This is so beautiful. Thank you for collaborating for this moment in time piece of art @westernaf @shakeygraves

  • @sam4secretary
    @sam4secretary 2 года назад

    love it -- Western AF does it again!

  • @davfive
    @davfive 2 года назад

    Yay! Shakey's back!!!

  • @cjhughes
    @cjhughes 2 года назад +1

    Nice one Shakey.

  • @Tunesandcomedy
    @Tunesandcomedy 2 года назад

    this song is one his most relatable, i love this man so much i have his signature tattooed as well as his album cover you can never get enough

  • @seanstamper1459
    @seanstamper1459 2 года назад +4

    2nd time viewing: His guitar skills are to be admired, all while he’s breaking down
    Edit: also Shakey been hitting the fuckin gym lately

  • @holdencoffman6930
    @holdencoffman6930 Год назад

    Beautiful.

  • @DL-yc4pm
    @DL-yc4pm 2 года назад +2

    How's your friend droopy weiner? Always enjoy your music and that guitar is something!

  • @DustinHolindrake
    @DustinHolindrake 2 года назад +1

    Shakey Graves saved my soul

  • @seamarsh3756
    @seamarsh3756 Год назад +1

    Tremendous!

  • @williamdavies1192
    @williamdavies1192 2 года назад

    The dude is a natural songwriter.

  • @kalebfingerpickinfannin
    @kalebfingerpickinfannin 2 года назад

    Love this guy. First heard him play Roll the Bones in 2016. Super talented.

  • @Schmoogis
    @Schmoogis 2 года назад

    Shakey, my man, love too see it!

  • @heathsgaming924
    @heathsgaming924 8 месяцев назад

    solomon doors
    spooky wagons
    droopy weiners
    and shakey graves
    the beginning of an amazing beautiful musical adventure

  • @to13726
    @to13726 2 года назад +2

    Cool. I only know the one song of his, Dearly Departed, but I absolutely love it!

    • @Joogsy4560
      @Joogsy4560 2 года назад +1

      Check out Excuses live

    • @to13726
      @to13726 2 года назад

      @@Joogsy4560 Thanks! I just watched the version from Austin City Limits Radio. Good song!

  • @thepixalking6589
    @thepixalking6589 2 года назад +1

    I like the country Shakey.

  • @joranrosell6235
    @joranrosell6235 2 года назад +1

    Cool to see Shakey after so long. Rocking an awesome beard now! Keep it up dude!

  • @rattlesnakejake6915
    @rattlesnakejake6915 Год назад

    This man is a musical genius

  • @PresumptuousPrick
    @PresumptuousPrick Год назад

    I must be drunk! This is amazing! 😅
    Awesome work! 3:42

  • @hannahlafaso8356
    @hannahlafaso8356 2 года назад

    Thank you😢

  • @dyllynnehurley8594
    @dyllynnehurley8594 2 года назад

    Shakey can't seem to be unrelatable at any point so far in my life.

  • @manofthecloth777
    @manofthecloth777 2 года назад +1

    Love that…..

  • @squirrelhuntinrecordsyall8983
    @squirrelhuntinrecordsyall8983 2 года назад

    Love this dude!!!

  • @hayleyyn
    @hayleyyn 2 года назад +2

    sounds fantastic! I don't think I'd even heard of an 8 string before. when is this gonna be released on spotify?!

  • @gravesx000
    @gravesx000 3 месяца назад

    My favorite

  • @RIZE-tx5sd
    @RIZE-tx5sd 2 года назад +2

    New Best song

  • @sammarrese-wheeler3308
    @sammarrese-wheeler3308 2 года назад

    woah, I've never seen an 8 stringed acoustic before, and I never thought I'd see one that doubles the middle strings. That's wild.

  • @spartancrap9710
    @spartancrap9710 2 года назад

    so so good shakey ❤

  • @jasondahlke1834
    @jasondahlke1834 2 года назад

    This 8 string guild is absolutely wild. Shakey curshing

  • @dapperdantheband
    @dapperdantheband 2 года назад

    Love some Shakey

  • @AxeMoose
    @AxeMoose 2 года назад

    Yup. Felt that

  • @maxacosta5516
    @maxacosta5516 2 года назад

    Yoooo finally so stoked to see Shakey do one of these

  • @suzyharthcock7913
    @suzyharthcock7913 2 года назад

    been missing you, much love, suzy.

  • @joeys3580
    @joeys3580 2 года назад +9

    I didn't know Ryan Bingham had a cousin that sang too. Good stuff

    • @chrisgreene2070
      @chrisgreene2070 2 года назад +6

      By far, Shakey is one of the most under appreciated artists of our time. Love you Shakey!

    • @johntaylor4517
      @johntaylor4517 2 года назад

      If you don't know Shakey Graves yet you need to do a deep dive into him. This is good, but there is so much amazing music from him

    • @andreww.4892
      @andreww.4892 2 года назад +1

      Curious cause just came across Ryan couple month ago. Where did you read that they were cousins?

    • @joeys3580
      @joeys3580 2 года назад

      @@andreww.4892 They're not, they just sound and look similar. I was giving this fine artist a compliment and hope he succeeds like Bingham.