Lucinda lived the lyrics. And could put them in fewer words to paint the picture better than most. Kinda John Cougar Mellancamp connection with rural truth when everyone was getting along better, everyone had the same simple connections and less complicated lives.
@@popsniklac, Kenny has been a guest on Otis Gibbs channel a number of times, talking mostly about the other folks he has played with, or admired from afar, musically. Also talking about his childhood: "Between Mad Magazine and Frank Zappa, I was ruined"!
"Crowfoot stood and watched as the white man spread many one dollar bills on the ground. “This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe. Just as you trade skins, we trade with these pieces of paper.” When the white chief had laid all his money on the ground and shown how much he would give if the Indians would sign a treaty, Crowfoot took a handful of clay, made a ball out of it and put it on the fire. It did not crack. Then he said to the white man, Now put your money on the fire and see if it will last as long as the clay. The white man said, No….my money will burn because it is made of paper. With an amused gleam in his eyes the old chief said, Oh, your money is not as good as our land, is it? The wind will blow it away; the fire will burn it; water will rot it. But nothing will destroy our land. You don’t make a very good trade. Then with a smile, Crowfoot picked up a handful of sand from the river bank, handed it to the white man and said, You count the grains of sand in that while I count the money you give for the land. The white man said, I would not live long enough to count this, but you can count the money in a few minutes. Very well, said the wise Crowfoot, our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever. It will not perish as long as the sun shines and the water flows, and through all the years it will give life to men and animals, and therefore we cannot sell the land. It was put there by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not really belong to us. You can count your money and burn it with a nod of a buffalo’s head, but only the Great Spirit can count the grains of sand and the blades of grass on these plains. As a present we will give you anything you can take with you, but we cannot give you the land.” Chief Crowfoot : Blackfoot Confederacy
Lucinda Williams can paint vivid pictures with her lyrics, delivered so beautifully. She's one of those 'under the radar' treasures we all can find a song to connect to in her fantastic catalog.
"Crowfoot stood and watched as the white man spread many one dollar bills on the ground. “This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe. Just as you trade skins, we trade with these pieces of paper.” When the white chief had laid all his money on the ground and shown how much he would give if the Indians would sign a treaty, Crowfoot took a handful of clay, made a ball out of it and put it on the fire. It did not crack. Then he said to the white man, Now put your money on the fire and see if it will last as long as the clay. The white man said, No….my money will burn because it is made of paper. With an amused gleam in his eyes the old chief said, Oh, your money is not as good as our land, is it? The wind will blow it away; the fire will burn it; water will rot it. But nothing will destroy our land. You don’t make a very good trade. Then with a smile, Crowfoot picked up a handful of sand from the river bank, handed it to the white man and said, You count the grains of sand in that while I count the money you give for the land. The white man said, I would not live long enough to count this, but you can count the money in a few minutes. Very well, said the wise Crowfoot, our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever. It will not perish as long as the sun shines and the water flows, and through all the years it will give life to men and animals, and therefore we cannot sell the land. It was put there by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not really belong to us. You can count your money and burn it with a nod of a buffalo’s head, but only the Great Spirit can count the grains of sand and the blades of grass on these plains. As a present we will give you anything you can take with you, but we cannot give you the land.” Chief Crowfoot : Blackfoot Confederacy
Years ago I was listening to an interview with Jimmy Carter, and they asked him who his favorite musical artists were, and he immediately started talking about Lucinda Williams! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor. Jimmy talked about knowing Lucinda's dad, I got the impression her father is a writer? I wish I could find that interview. It was on Public Radio over 20 years ago. Jimmy was mostly talking about Habitat For Humanity, but he really lit up when he talked about Lucinda's wonderful music.
@@Phreestyle1 That sounds right. I'm pretty sure it was a "Fresh Air" interview with Terry Gross. She's the best interviewer, she makes copious notes and digs deep.
@@LazyIRanch I saw her in an interview when she visited here in Australia back in 2008. She talked about her childhood and her dad. She also said she was born with spina bifida and had a lonely childhood as a result. The best part of 2020 IMO was the release of three new Lucinda Williams albums. Her Southern Soul album is now one of my favourite albums of all time.
Kenny is my fav Tele player! He’s a brute in this! Love him! Don’t see him with many Gibsons! I’m a big fan of Gurf, too and have got to play with him at Canadian festivals. The last time I saw Lucinda was at Massey Hall 10 yrs ago. Peace - love to see Kenny fans!
I was friends and neighbors with him and his wife Carmella back when I lived in Nashville. Was always interesting just hanging out with him at their home.
Or some of our newer stuff just knocks your socks off. She could play the phonebook plus the entire good souls better angels and I would be in hog heaven. Oink oink. Blessings everyone wear it Easter 2021. World has a blown up yet but it sure is trying. Everyone take care of yourself we need to. Especially the Lucinda fans... We know how good we are all
@@brianaherne3931 exactly, her best three albums would NOT have been as great without Gurf Morlix & band -- for this reason, I prefer the '89 Austin concert, though this one is still necessary for songs from Car Wheels. Lucinda had a reputation for being difficult to work with, a perfectionist -- I've never heard whether she fired that band, they left her, or what...
@@robland6804 if the 3 or 4 songs i could find on youtube from ACL '89 are indicative, yeah. it thats peak. 2005's live at the fillmore is also excellent. you know where a full video of ACL '89 might be? u got a link by any chance?
Just saw Lucinda last night (9/20/24) and tho she looks pretty different, my God is this girl talented..still as powerful and soulful as ever, if not more so given her recent health challenges. The fact she isn't a mega-star is beyond comprehension. As her friend Uncle Neil sang, "long my she run..."
I usually can't stand hearing a concert with every song in the same key,but with her voice and lyrics and a band that makes every song fresh with so many different approaches. Mr. Vaughn especially is so versatile that you can hear, Roger McGuiness from the Birds ,Clapton and every thing else in between. He is so locked in and so perfect,he really stands out in a band of superb musicians.
Watched her on ACL Hall of Fame last night - had to hear more from this amazing woman, songwriter, singer, musician, poet. What rock have I been under for 50 years!
I can't believe it took me 50 years to hear about this wonderful singer songwriter.A friend just gave me a double CD and I was struck from the opening bars.Wonderful.
I've had this cd for many years and still watch it frequently. Fantastic-and classy artist. While the performance by her and the band is flawless, I've often wondered what her eyes are focused on. Many live performances on video, Unbelievable respect, it's the best.
This is fantastic. I love Lucinda's music. In the mid 1990's I first heard her on an early morning college station's folk music show. A few years ago when I had Sirius/XM in my car, I would hear her on the Outlaw Country station. She's Awesome. I'm so glad this ACL video is on YT.
I discovered Lu's music 10 years ago, back in March 2012. Ever since then, she's been my #1 artist I listen to the most. Not a single bad record. This woman is an American treasure and her art must be passed on to the future generations!
Wow.... there I was this afternoon listening to a few dozen songs on someone’s Apple Music playlist when I heard Lucinda for the first time. I played the song over a few times and then came here. So glad I did. This lady is a gift to us all.
In French... Et quand je pense que j'ai découvert Lucinda il y a seulement 2ou 3 ans, qu'elle est presque inconnue en France... Ce concert de 1998 demeure fantastique... Avec des musiciens exceptionnels... Un fan de 75 ans de france !
AAAAA++++++++ performance. Every single song done with passion and a band that really knows how to play for the sake of the song. I've always said you couldn't touch Lu or Steve Earle live in '97-98. They absolutely ruled.
I was lucky enough to buy a used DVD of this concert on Amazon today. I was MC for a concert she gave a few years ago with my friend Levon Helm at Massey Haii in Toronto.
Spotify decided that I should listen to Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. It instantly stuck in my head for days. I’ve been listening to a lot of Lucinda lately, and I keep coming back to this performance. Why does it work so well? Fantastic players - yes. The inspiration Lucinda leads with her lyrics and melodies, of course. But this is a BAND. A band that plays together and respects each other. Drums and bass lay the foundation. Different instruments/players get the space they need to speak out, then they fit right back into the overall sound. Everything contributing to just the right feel and emotion. Then there are those giant, liquid grey eyes. They draw me in and I want to get closer. But, just like her poetry, they also scare me more than a little. What would they see if they focused on me?
She did though have two songs that became substantial hits for other artists. “Passionate Kisses” for Mary Chapin Carpenter, and “The Night’s Too Long” for Patty Loveless.
She’s a goddess I’ve worshipped for 35 years or so…she and Gurf helped write the soundtrack of my life, and I am forever indebted to her. No half-assed crap with this heroine
Lucinda was somewhat of an acquired taste for me when I first heard her sing years ago. I have been listening to her for a long time and enjoy her unique voice and style.
I just started listeneing to her and my initial impression was the same as yours. But like you said, after giving her a signficant listen I realized how raw and honest she was and qucikly became a fan.
The first day I returned to work after losing my best ex to suicide, this song came on out of the blue. This was long before Siri or anything like it. The next day, Maura O'Connell's "Time to Learn" played. I still get chills down my spine and the hair raises on my arms every time I hear them.
I AM a "professional" listener of music. I've staggering credentials but none of them on paper... But I digress. Why am I only hearing about this amazing voice only now? I take responsibility for my not stumbling upon her sooner but still.... And there's this little fact also.... Maybe consider it a "credential". I've heard the biggest bands inside of the biggest stadiums. I've heard them in arenas and coliseums, bowls, ampatheaters, and opera houses. I do this all across the country.... I pay heed and I am grateful to be experiencing this magic.. That being said... When the festivals end and the tours wrap up.... I retreat to the dingy bars of Northeast Pa.. Some less dingy but I like em anyway because they have music. Open mics, local bands, maybe just a guy and a guitar. In these places I see diamonds. Diamonds that could ignite the electricity of 80,000 people if only given the chance.... I tip my hat to the songs and voices that I shall never hear. To the missed magic. I'm grateful in knowing that another's ears hear. Songs lost in the wind.
@@williamralphthompson8544 Sometimes I got sumptin to say, sometimes I just wanna be heard. In these occasions their is often a bit of babble. I'm only talking about what I know or I'm on the path to getting there. I'd prefer to hear the rest,--- but only if it's sung in a song.
Lucinda flies under the radar a little bit. Then, when you discover her, you wonder how it took so long. How can someone this great not be a household name? She is truly a legendary singer/songwriter.
A lot of comments rave on Kenny Vaughan. Fine and we'll, but the equal artistry by all players is what made this so exceptional. The selection of players who can gel like that overshadows a singularity. I still wonder what her beautiful eyes are focusing on throughout the performance.
Lucinda is a story teller. I easily visualize what's happening in her songs. She is an artist I never mind to listen to her nEw songs. Sche singing beautifully and yet I feel as if she is talking to me. I love that little edge in her voice.l
It's the whole band - it was a great night for music. It was a great performance by all. I do think this night was a game changer for Kenny but I could be wrong...I know Marty Stuart mentioned this performance when talking about Kenny. You could tell by the look on Jim Lauderdale's face - he knew something great was going on.
"Crowfoot stood and watched as the white man spread many one dollar bills on the ground. “This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe. Just as you trade skins, we trade with these pieces of paper.” When the white chief had laid all his money on the ground and shown how much he would give if the Indians would sign a treaty, Crowfoot took a handful of clay, made a ball out of it and put it on the fire. It did not crack. Then he said to the white man, Now put your money on the fire and see if it will last as long as the clay. The white man said, No….my money will burn because it is made of paper. With an amused gleam in his eyes the old chief said, Oh, your money is not as good as our land, is it? The wind will blow it away; the fire will burn it; water will rot it. But nothing will destroy our land. You don’t make a very good trade. Then with a smile, Crowfoot picked up a handful of sand from the river bank, handed it to the white man and said, You count the grains of sand in that while I count the money you give for the land. The white man said, I would not live long enough to count this, but you can count the money in a few minutes. Very well, said the wise Crowfoot, our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever. It will not perish as long as the sun shines and the water flows, and through all the years it will give life to men and animals, and therefore we cannot sell the land. It was put there by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not really belong to us. You can count your money and burn it with a nod of a buffalo’s head, but only the Great Spirit can count the grains of sand and the blades of grass on these plains. As a present we will give you anything you can take with you, but we cannot give you the land.” Chief Crowfoot : Blackfoot Confederacy
She reminds me of a female version of Neil Young (who I love). She is probably one of the most under-rated female artists in the U.S. She is one of the best and deserves to be put up there as such. Just like a Grace Slick.
Lucinda was blessed to have such a tight band working with her!!
Kenny Vaughan is awesome!! 🎸
With a school boy haircut! 😎
Kenny Vaughn is the man!
@@rapman5363 Kenny Vaughn is the man!
Most musicians would love to play in her band. 😍
I wonder if Lucinda realizes how many people still love her completely
I just discovered her after all these years and am just shocked and in disbelief how I've lived so long without hearing these songs. Just wow.
@@pumpkinhead6646 ...plz pray for her , she is having heart problems. I pray she didn't take the vax
I hope she know we love her.
I'm pretty sure she knows Aussies love her ..vaccinated or hehehe or not ...
But get vac U dick head
We gave her a standing ovation in Greensboro last night!
This woman is on another level musically, lyrically and definitely with her voice. She at genius level in my book.
just saw her last night at The Beacon Theatre and fully agree with this statement
Those eyes tell half the story...
Lucinda lived the lyrics. And could put them in fewer words to paint the picture better than most. Kinda John Cougar Mellancamp connection with rural truth when everyone was getting along better, everyone had the same simple connections and less complicated lives.
Kenny Vaughan is a brute! What a great band!
John Jackson TOO! Those two with Lucinda, breaks my heart it'll not happen again.
@@syncopowerstations, I'm so old, I saw her play with Gurf Morlix! Fabulous player, taste and touch galore.
Would have loved to be at this show ..what a talent she and her band are ..this is real country music
This ain’t what I would call country music. To me, that is labeling it as an insult. I would call it RIGHTEOUS
The queen of roots rock!
@joannehack7588
@joannehack7588
Americana is what I call it.
I think this lady is one of the finest songwriters of our time. And Kenny Vaughn on guitar. That's amazing
He's a guitar monster! ✌️
@@mickknight6963 he sure is. He's probably the greatest guitar player that nobody knows 😁
That smile on Lauderdale's face at 28:41 after Kenny Vaughn's guitar solo. Priceless.
Agree 100%. Kenny has become one of my favorite players with his work with Marty Stuart.. he is both fabulous and superlative!
@@popsniklac, Kenny has been a guest on Otis Gibbs channel a number of times, talking mostly about the other folks he has played with, or admired from afar, musically. Also talking about his childhood: "Between Mad Magazine and Frank Zappa, I was ruined"!
Lucinda and Kenny’s “Joy” took my breath away! I swear all the planets were in the right alignment for this concert.
"Crowfoot stood and watched as the white man spread many one dollar bills on the ground.
“This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe. Just as you trade skins, we trade with these pieces of paper.”
When the white chief had laid all his money on the ground and shown how much he would give if the Indians would sign a treaty, Crowfoot took a handful of clay, made a ball out of it and put it on the fire.
It did not crack.
Then he said to the white man, Now put your money on the fire and see if it will last as long as the clay.
The white man said, No….my money will burn because it is made of paper.
With an amused gleam in his eyes the old chief said, Oh, your money is not as good as our land, is it?
The wind will blow it away; the fire will burn it; water will rot it. But nothing will destroy our land.
You don’t make a very good trade.
Then with a smile, Crowfoot picked up a handful of sand from the river bank, handed it to the white man and said, You count the grains of sand in that while I count the money you give for the land.
The white man said, I would not live long enough to count this, but you can count the money in a few minutes.
Very well, said the wise Crowfoot, our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever.
It will not perish as long as the sun shines and the water flows, and through all the years it will give life to men and animals, and therefore we cannot sell the land.
It was put there by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not really belong to us.
You can count your money and burn it with a nod of a buffalo’s head, but only the Great Spirit can count the grains of sand and the blades of grass on these plains.
As a present we will give you anything you can take with you, but we cannot give you the land.”
Chief Crowfoot : Blackfoot Confederacy
Lucinda Williams can paint vivid pictures with her lyrics, delivered so beautifully. She's one of those 'under the radar' treasures we all can find a song to connect to in her fantastic catalog.
She's awesome. Still touring a lot. I would love to see her, but she's not coming to my neck of the woods in the FL Panhandle.
Kenny Vaughn is AWESOME!!!
Lucinda HURTS ME!!! Such LYRICS!!!
Absolutely brilliant. The First Lady of Americana backed by a stellar band. This is an iconic performance.
You're amazing 😘... I would love to know you more better than this, can you kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you.. thank you
Second queen of Americana - Emmylou is still number one - but we LOVE Lucinda!! : ))
"Crowfoot stood and watched as the white man spread many one dollar bills on the ground.
“This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe. Just as you trade skins, we trade with these pieces of paper.”
When the white chief had laid all his money on the ground and shown how much he would give if the Indians would sign a treaty, Crowfoot took a handful of clay, made a ball out of it and put it on the fire.
It did not crack.
Then he said to the white man, Now put your money on the fire and see if it will last as long as the clay.
The white man said, No….my money will burn because it is made of paper.
With an amused gleam in his eyes the old chief said, Oh, your money is not as good as our land, is it?
The wind will blow it away; the fire will burn it; water will rot it. But nothing will destroy our land.
You don’t make a very good trade.
Then with a smile, Crowfoot picked up a handful of sand from the river bank, handed it to the white man and said, You count the grains of sand in that while I count the money you give for the land.
The white man said, I would not live long enough to count this, but you can count the money in a few minutes.
Very well, said the wise Crowfoot, our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever.
It will not perish as long as the sun shines and the water flows, and through all the years it will give life to men and animals, and therefore we cannot sell the land.
It was put there by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not really belong to us.
You can count your money and burn it with a nod of a buffalo’s head, but only the Great Spirit can count the grains of sand and the blades of grass on these plains.
As a present we will give you anything you can take with you, but we cannot give you the land.”
Chief Crowfoot : Blackfoot Confederacy
Kenny Vaughan is one of greatest guitarists ever. Caught this tour in Chicago. Just a killer show.
Yes, he is a great guitarist. Stevie Ray Vaughan is in oh my God Jimi Hendrix territory. RIP. Stevie Ray.
Years ago I was listening to an interview with Jimmy Carter, and they asked him who his favorite musical artists were, and he immediately started talking about Lucinda Williams! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor. Jimmy talked about knowing Lucinda's dad, I got the impression her father is a writer?
I wish I could find that interview. It was on Public Radio over 20 years ago. Jimmy was mostly talking about Habitat For Humanity, but he really lit up when he talked about Lucinda's wonderful music.
Her dad was a poetry professor at a university (Louisiana I think).
@@Phreestyle1 That sounds right. I'm pretty sure it was a "Fresh Air" interview with Terry Gross. She's the best interviewer, she makes copious notes and digs deep.
@@LazyIRanch I saw her in an interview when she visited here in Australia back in 2008. She talked about her childhood and her dad. She also said she was born with spina bifida and had a lonely childhood as a result.
The best part of 2020 IMO was the release of three new Lucinda Williams albums. Her Southern Soul album is now one of my favourite albums of all time.
Super! Super! Super!!! So, Jim Lauderdale is a wonderful voice on a harmony vocals!
Yes indeed, he's so genteel with every song.
That's Kenny Vaughn on guitar! Monster band!
Sweet Old World. Bloody hell what a song. ❤
Her finest performance with the finest musicians.
Love Kenny Vaughn in this. What an incredible pro! He adds so much to these songs.
He is wonderful.
Kenny is my fav Tele player! He’s a brute in this! Love him! Don’t see him with many Gibsons! I’m a big fan of Gurf, too and have got to play with him at Canadian festivals. The last time I saw Lucinda was at Massey Hall 10 yrs ago.
Peace - love to see Kenny fans!
I was friends and neighbors with him and his wife Carmella back when I lived in Nashville. Was always interesting just hanging out with him at their home.
One of the tightest bands I've ever heard.both guitarists playing off each other everyone in the same space.
26 years on. Her songs remain worthy.
The definitive Lucinda Williams concert!
You need not watch another cause this one has it all.
One of the truly great ones in music.
doesn't have Gurf
Or some of our newer stuff just knocks your socks off. She could play the phonebook plus the entire good souls better angels and I would be in hog heaven. Oink oink. Blessings everyone wear it Easter 2021. World has a blown up yet but it sure is trying. Everyone take care of yourself we need to. Especially the Lucinda fans... We know how good we are all
@@brianaherne3931 exactly, her best three albums would NOT have been as great without Gurf Morlix & band -- for this reason, I prefer the '89 Austin concert, though this one is still necessary for songs from Car Wheels. Lucinda had a reputation for being difficult to work with, a perfectionist -- I've never heard whether she fired that band, they left her, or what...
@@robland6804 if the 3 or 4 songs i could find on youtube from ACL '89 are indicative, yeah. it thats peak. 2005's live at the fillmore is also excellent.
you know where a full video of ACL '89 might be? u got a link by any chance?
did she do I just wanna see ya so bad?
So happy to see her today at the free Stern Grove festival in San Francisco. Her voice is back. A very poignant experience, given her stroke.
Just saw Lucinda last night (9/20/24) and tho she looks pretty different, my God is this girl talented..still as powerful and soulful as ever, if not more so given her recent health challenges. The fact she isn't a mega-star is beyond comprehension. As her friend Uncle Neil sang, "long my she run..."
"Joy" was on another level of intensity. Great!
These are some of the most heartbreaking songs I've ever heard.
Sent to me as a blast from the past. Saw this show in Pittsburgh.in 97. It was perfect. Lucinda is perfect .
I usually can't stand hearing a concert with every song in the same key,but with her voice and lyrics and a band that makes every song fresh with so many different approaches. Mr. Vaughn especially is so versatile that you can hear, Roger McGuiness from the Birds ,Clapton and every thing else in between. He is so locked in and so perfect,he really stands out in a band of superb musicians.
Roger McGuinn - put down your stout, you've had just a wee bit much.😅
@@tomrichard2252 ha ha ha ! Spell check got me once again. I'm not going to change it because it's funnier this way. Good catch.
The guitars here are stacked really fat. A killer sound, no scrimping or lowballing. Lots of soul.
She’s a national treasure
I love this song... reminds me of my sweet nephew.
Vaughn & Jackson kickass...💯👍🇺🇸💓
Have watched this 44,881 times now :) Love everything about this. Thank you.
I'm not counting how many times I've played this, but I can't stop listening to it. It's such a comfort...
That's 233 times a month for the last 10 years well done
Me too
1:06:58
Cousin Kenny takes off in Joy!!
Watched her on ACL Hall of Fame last night - had to hear more from this amazing woman, songwriter, singer, musician, poet. What rock have I been under for 50 years!
I can't believe it took me 50 years to hear about this wonderful singer songwriter.A friend just gave me a double CD and I was struck from the opening bars.Wonderful.
50 years? Are you from the far future?
"She's an overnight sensation after twenty-five years" - Patterson Hood
Me too ! My first time hearing her was the West CD 💿 Couldn’t listen enough !! 💓Luv all her albums & saw her live in Milwaukee. 👏💓
Her first album came out in 1979, 45 years ago.
Such dark music letting the light of a pained soul shine thru. She's wonderful.
No doubt..
@@arlenesheffield1136 she talks about things we can relate to, I love her music.
Uhh. She’s not pained . She’s a great songwriter. I mean, Tom petty covered her song . Respect.
it's not her who is pained, it's the whole world around her. The artist mirrors society.
1:06:58
great songs, one after the other.
wth is the matter with you ppl !?
only 151 likes ?...Lucinda deserves a kazillion times hydrotrillion likes
Gonna name a strain of chronic 'HydroTrillion!!!'
I've had this cd for many years and still watch it frequently. Fantastic-and classy artist. While the performance by her and the band is flawless, I've often wondered what her eyes are focused on. Many live performances on video, Unbelievable respect, it's the best.
A great concert, packed with superb songs! Lucinda is one of the best songwriters of all time! Great credit to the band too - a stage full of talent!
You're amazing 😘... I would love to know you more better than this, can you kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you.. thank you
@@lucindawilliams5091 I’ll second that.
This is fantastic. I love Lucinda's music. In the mid 1990's I first heard her on an early morning college station's folk music show. A few years ago when I had Sirius/XM in my car, I would hear her on the Outlaw Country station. She's Awesome. I'm so glad this ACL video is on YT.
Love her attitude. Not to mention her voice.
You're amazing 😘... I would love to know you more better than this, can you kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you.. thank you
I discovered Lu's music 10 years ago, back in March 2012. Ever since then, she's been my #1 artist I listen to the most. Not a single bad record. This woman is an American treasure and her art must be passed on to the future generations!
A legend in so many ways!! Lucinda's voice and humanity shine through her songs, one of the greatest songwriters of all time
Wow.... there I was this afternoon listening to a few dozen songs on someone’s Apple Music playlist when I heard Lucinda for the first time. I played the song over a few times and then came here. So glad I did. This lady is a gift to us all.
Lucinda is one of a kind. Cars Wheels album is one of the great albums of all time. Doesn’t get much better.
Lu has never pronounced a vowel the same way twice. Gods, how I love her.
The whole band is amazing, but Kenny Vaughan and John Jackson absolutely SLAY. 🔥🔥🔥
God yes, and thank you for naming them!
In French... Et quand je pense que j'ai découvert Lucinda il y a seulement 2ou 3 ans, qu'elle est presque inconnue en France... Ce concert de 1998 demeure fantastique... Avec des musiciens exceptionnels... Un fan de 75 ans de france !
AAAAA++++++++ performance. Every single song done with passion and a band that really knows how to play for the sake of the song. I've always said you couldn't touch Lu or Steve Earle live in '97-98. They absolutely ruled.
Steve Earle was one of the main producers of the Car Wheels album (there were several).
what a show...instant classic
The marriage of Lucinda's voice with John Jackson's slide guitar on the Randy Week's song "Can't Let Go" is perfect beyond belief!
The way Kenny plays is right in time with Lucinda's music.
Just outstanding!
The Best ACL performance ever!
Agree
I was lucky enough to buy a used DVD of this concert on Amazon today. I was MC for a concert she gave a few years ago with my friend Levon Helm at Massey Haii in Toronto.
Lucinda Williams music is good medicine!
Gosh this is a wonderful show by an iconic artist backed by a robust and intuitive band. Whew lawdy!
This show has the best backing bands, this one ranks with best as she deserves
Spotify decided that I should listen to Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. It instantly stuck in my head for days. I’ve been listening to a lot of Lucinda lately, and I keep coming back to this performance. Why does it work so well? Fantastic players - yes. The inspiration Lucinda leads with her lyrics and melodies, of course. But this is a BAND. A band that plays together and respects each other. Drums and bass lay the foundation. Different instruments/players get the space they need to speak out, then they fit right back into the overall sound. Everything contributing to just the right feel and emotion.
Then there are those giant, liquid grey eyes. They draw me in and I want to get closer. But, just like her poetry, they also scare me more than a little. What would they see if they focused on me?
An inspired performance. Just overflowing with beauty.
Why did it take me so long to discover this amazing artist? So great.
Because she's not real famous - & that's fine fame kinda sucks nowadays. Peace
What you said.
She did though have two songs that became substantial hits for other artists. “Passionate Kisses” for Mary Chapin Carpenter, and “The Night’s Too Long” for Patty Loveless.
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She’s a goddess I’ve worshipped for 35 years or so…she and Gurf helped write the soundtrack of my life, and I am forever indebted to her. No half-assed crap with this heroine
Her melodies are insanely good 😌
Saw this band several times as their peak with Lu, around this time and they were SO TIGHT. Love that YT has this performance up.
KENNY!Just saw him.I love this manand his guitar
The algorithm did right by me today - this footage is so precious! ❤ I’ll be listening to Lucinda all day on this Rainy Saturday.
Lucinda & Company , The real deal !
Also JIM LAUDERDALE is playing with her. He's a prolific country music song writer as well as a recording artist. He's awesome too.
Lucinda Williams is a global treasure!
See you tomorrow night in Las Vegas 🤘🏻🎸😎🎤
Keep coming back to this one.
she's a prophet and poet
Let's not go overboard here.
Oh, let’s!
definitely the best of Lucinda Williams in concert , with a great band !!
Her band really rocks 🎉❤
Much love, Lucinda. Much love.
Lucinda was somewhat of an acquired taste for me when I first heard her sing years ago. I have been listening to her for a long time and enjoy her unique voice and style.
I just started listeneing to her and my initial impression was the same as yours. But like you said, after giving her a signficant listen I realized how raw and honest she was and qucikly became a fan.
Quels musiciens !!! Kenny est vraiment bon , je découvre lucinda , que des bons
The first day I returned to work after losing my best ex to suicide, this song came on out of the blue. This was long before Siri or anything like it. The next day, Maura O'Connell's "Time to Learn" played. I still get chills down my spine and the hair raises on my arms every time I hear them.
Have been listening to Lucinda for 20 plus years - love her musicals band
I AM a "professional" listener of music. I've staggering credentials but none of them on paper... But I digress.
Why am I only hearing about this amazing voice only now? I take responsibility for my not stumbling upon her sooner but still....
And there's this little fact also.... Maybe consider it a "credential".
I've heard the biggest bands inside of the biggest stadiums. I've heard them in arenas and coliseums, bowls, ampatheaters, and opera houses. I do this all across the country.... I pay heed and I am grateful to be experiencing this magic.. That being said...
When the festivals end and the tours wrap up.... I retreat to the dingy bars of Northeast Pa.. Some less dingy but I like em anyway because they have music. Open mics, local bands, maybe just a guy and a guitar. In these places I see diamonds. Diamonds that could ignite the electricity of 80,000 people if only given the chance....
I tip my hat to the songs and voices that I shall never hear. To the missed magic. I'm grateful in knowing that another's ears hear. Songs lost in the wind.
Babble on
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Sometimes I got sumptin to say, sometimes I just wanna be heard. In these occasions their is often a bit of babble.
I'm only talking about what I know or I'm on the path to getting there. I'd prefer to hear the rest,--- but only if it's sung in a song.
Greatness doesn't necessarily mean they fill Stadiums or airwaves across the country.
Yeah I thought I was a pro too but better to get humbled now then never. Lu is special.
Lucinda flies under the radar a little bit.
Then, when you discover her, you wonder how it took so long.
How can someone this great not be a household name?
She is truly a legendary singer/songwriter.
Godess, smart, clever, talented, so so good, so relevant
I've never been able to understand why she hasn't gained superstar status. Been a favorite of mine for years
She is a superstar among musicians-Singer songwriters- and quality people like us.
You've right. This woman is a superstar.
Because a giant chunk of Murcans are just idiots.
A lot of comments rave on Kenny Vaughan. Fine and we'll, but the equal artistry by all players is what made this so exceptional. The selection of players who can gel like that overshadows a singularity. I still wonder what her beautiful eyes are focusing on throughout the performance.
Outstanding ! !! What a great set. Great musicians and Lucinda in great form. Thanks for releasing this.
You're amazing 😘... I would love to know you more better than this, can you kindly drop me your hangout just to get in touch with you.. thank you
Music is so much more intimate in a bar with friends.band n fans cheersing after.bles those daze,more 2 come4 f-ing sure.much love🎉❤❤❤
She writes really good songs every album ❤
Lucinda is a story teller. I easily visualize what's happening in her songs.
She is an artist I never mind to listen to her nEw songs. Sche singing beautifully and yet I feel as if she is talking to me.
I love that little edge in her voice.l
You just said it all. Bless you.
Wow! Jim Lauderdale is playing in her band.
And singing great harmony
more kenny vaughan!
Yeah, he’s great! So freaking much talent on that stage.
It's the whole band - it was a great night for music. It was a great performance by all. I do think this night was a game changer for Kenny but I could be wrong...I know Marty Stuart mentioned this performance when talking about Kenny. You could tell by the look on Jim Lauderdale's face - he knew something great was going on.
seeing a younger almost boyish KENNY VAUGHN killin it then, does this olde man a goode turn. Golly gee!
Whew! What a band! ✌️ Good job, Lucinda 😎
In 2022 it stay a very very good concert... Everything was perfect in this live... Thanks for Lucinda and all the band! From France.
Great performance by Lucinda and her hand ,really loved the guitar players, brilliant songs, thanks for uploading.
Alternative bluesy folkish perfection Miss.
Thank you Lucinda. Your songs and honesty is a true inspiration for me.
Her lyrics alone! The music n voice beyond words❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I really wish I could have seen this in person. I wasn't even born yet.
This is a treasure.
Lucinda and Jim Lauderdale are just a great combination and John Jackson wow!
Real music vs computer generated music, nothing beats the real thing!
"Crowfoot stood and watched as the white man spread many one dollar bills on the ground.
“This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe. Just as you trade skins, we trade with these pieces of paper.”
When the white chief had laid all his money on the ground and shown how much he would give if the Indians would sign a treaty, Crowfoot took a handful of clay, made a ball out of it and put it on the fire.
It did not crack.
Then he said to the white man, Now put your money on the fire and see if it will last as long as the clay.
The white man said, No….my money will burn because it is made of paper.
With an amused gleam in his eyes the old chief said, Oh, your money is not as good as our land, is it?
The wind will blow it away; the fire will burn it; water will rot it. But nothing will destroy our land.
You don’t make a very good trade.
Then with a smile, Crowfoot picked up a handful of sand from the river bank, handed it to the white man and said, You count the grains of sand in that while I count the money you give for the land.
The white man said, I would not live long enough to count this, but you can count the money in a few minutes.
Very well, said the wise Crowfoot, our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever.
It will not perish as long as the sun shines and the water flows, and through all the years it will give life to men and animals, and therefore we cannot sell the land.
It was put there by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not really belong to us.
You can count your money and burn it with a nod of a buffalo’s head, but only the Great Spirit can count the grains of sand and the blades of grass on these plains.
As a present we will give you anything you can take with you, but we cannot give you the land.”
Chief Crowfoot : Blackfoot Confederacy
Omgggggg i'm in love with her
She reminds me of a female version of Neil Young (who I love). She is probably one of the most under-rated female artists in the U.S. She is one of the best and deserves to be put up there as such. Just like a Grace Slick.
Lucinda williams mentions neil young in her song "Ventura"
She reminds me more of Tom Petty.