I'm fascinated by this version of this song. If one song Can encapsulate who he was as an artist and person, it's this. You see transcending Talent and the addiction struggle all at once. It's like he's telling his life story through someone else's song . Just simply amazing
Fucker made me cry ❤ this performance (and others) are at times upsetting because you get a glimpse of the struggle and pain from his inner turmoil. Even that little glimpse is enough to break your heart. I hope he’s at peace, but I also wish he was still here.
Watching this video , I get a sense of just how hard he was struggling with his demons. Even as he is finishing this song, the look in his eyes is painful to see. There seems to be so much he is saying without words here. He just looks so sad . I just wanted to reach out and give this young man a big hug. RIP Justin
@@davidjenkins8718 cool and edgy though, very cool and edgy. Let's give him a round of applause for his empty, subjective chime-in, folks. Edgy and coooool.
So extremely grateful and humbled to have had the honor of seeing him perform several times throughout his tragically short life. Catching him at ground zero, performing with his pops in the early days, and witnessing him finding his own uniquely uncompromising and beautiful voice. Not every show was great. But it was never anything but real. And when it was great, it was transcendent.
Saw him once at the Musical Instruments Museum in Phoenix. Sat about two rows up. One of the only times I’ve ever been star struck, which he would’ve hated, lol. He was really special. Sad.
I won tickets to a local folk fest off a radio station. It was a thursday night and i work early mornings. Bruce Hornsby was on that night so I took my gf. Never heard of JTE but he was playing in the tent next to main stage before Bruce was on so we went in to check it out. First thing I noticed was how tall and skinny he was. Tatted up arms and a face like an accountant from a movie. He was playing with 2 redheads and the place was rocking. Turned me into an instant fan. 10 years later i read of his passing and consider myself blessed to have been one of the many lucky ones to have experienced your energy first hand. RIP JTE
I can’t get his passing out my head. I’m shocked and will forever miss his tortured talent. I guess we always knew this could be his fate....Thanks for the music you left for us all.
I feel the same way. We loved him so much and it was always tinged with fear that he would vanish at any moment... There is an amazing interview that just came out (Broken Record Podcast) and you can hear how he saw the world in a more real way than most people ever will... He saw people with all their faults and in all their pain and he still loved them.
His Dad is doing a tribute album. I think that given all the subtle notions of respect and nods to his Dad that Justin had sprinkled throughout his short career, it will turn out to really be something special. I could not even begin to imagine or to put myself in Steve Earle's shoes.
For me, the key difference between the original and Earle’s cover is the tone, and particularly the way Graceland is framed. Whereas Paul Simon’s version frames reaching Graceland as a beautiful opportunity, and reaching it a joyous process of overcoming hardship, Earle seems to view it as a last refuge amidst irreparable turmoil, and the process of getting there as an arduous march through that turmoil. Amazing cover that hits hard knowing the context. May he rest in peace.
Working for Justin for 2 years -- during time he released "Yuma" -- I am mesmerized by Justin's interpretation & version of "Graceland." I play it often.
I’m a little late seeing this comment, but I was saying the same thing the other day. I listened to Justin’s version, then the Paul Simon original (which I dig, just not as much) and thought that Paul’s sounds hopeful, that Graceland is a place of redemption and salvation. Justin’s sounds desperate, like Graceland is his last ditch effort of finding whatever he’s searching for. It’s hauntingly beautiful. I’m happy we live in an era where he lives on infinitely through these recordings; but man, the world misses him 💔
Those that have lived with pain and fear and in the midst offer their voices as comfort and understanding to us other troubled soul's should be mourned and offered tribute. I will try harder to practice empathy as tribute to Mr. Earle as I mourn his passing.
There are some musicians that sort of act as a conduit and music effortlessly flows through them. Then there are others where the music is so bound to their physical being that every word is chewed before being delivered, every strum is a swing of a pick axe, and every song is the last sermon they will ever give.
This is so close to the sentiment I have come to understand, that the cost of such gifts is sometimes a burden which exacts payment at demise of some souls.
May we all remember to do what we can for people who are in pain and who hurt themselves in an attempt to stop the pain...in remembrance of Jùstin if nothing else. Rest easy JTE
Listen to any cover song JTE has done and guranteed it's better than the original. The arrangement, the delivery, the emotion, it's all their. Perfection
Damn... So Sad to hear that he passed. I only just discovered Justin TODAY when searching for acoustic guitar versions of songs. And his rendering of a VERY difficult and complex song of Paul Simon's made me stop in my tracks. I listened to it maybe 10 times already. Justin gives me so much inspiration.
Justin reminds me of a few others who have gone way too soon. I could be wrong but that is I don't think he realized how much his music meant to so many people. Speaking for myself his music meant a whole lot. Thank you for the tunes Justin.
pretty amazing from my point of view actually, his approach is always so visceral and somehow not magic, its absolutely real, but still magic. theres a thing he does about pulling the song up through his soul while he hammers it out of and onto the guitar......
Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy divine son, Jesus, in union with all the holy masses said throughout the world today, for the repose of the soul of Justin TE. repeat ad infinitum ...
I've been trying to cover his cover since I saw this and I'll never do it the justice he does in this performance. I'll always miss your takes, Justin.
I was reading an article about his passing. The author said to take a deep breath before watching this video. Justin just put so much emotion into it. He just pours out his soul. Only a true artist can do that.
@@LJH70122 I agree its incredible. So very talented, its just so sad. I used to see him walking down the street when he was on tour here in Melbourne. I regret not saying hello.
I made it 46 seconds in and it was just too painful ... he looks like someone who was really in need and he was afraid help wasn't coming ... and I guess it didn't.
I'm fascinated by this version of this song. If one song Can encapsulate who he was as an artist and person, it's this. You see transcending Talent and the addiction struggle all at once. It's like he's telling his life story through someone else's song . Just simply amazing
This is the version of Graceland for me. It’s like Cash with Hurt. Rest in peace Justin.
Fucker made me cry ❤ this performance (and others) are at times upsetting because you get a glimpse of the struggle and pain from his inner turmoil. Even that little glimpse is enough to break your heart. I hope he’s at peace, but I also wish he was still here.
Watching this video , I get a sense of just how hard he was struggling with his demons. Even as he is finishing this song, the look in his eyes is painful to see. There seems to be so much he is saying without words here. He just looks so sad . I just wanted to reach out and give this young man a big hug. RIP Justin
Gee whiz
Addicts.....You really need to love and hate them at the same time. I was raised by addicts. I am one.
Quite a soul this kid had. He shines in another dimension.
Had the luck to see him several times in small venues. Truly an incredible performer and lyricist.
Man... it ain't easy to do a better job than Simon on his own stuff. RIP, Justin. I love you.
I never thought I'd hear a better version, but I love this so much.
But it’s not better than Paul Simon’s version.
@@davidjenkins8718 but it is, that's the thing. This makes the original sound emotionless. Like it was written for an insurance commercial.
@@davidjenkins8718 cool and edgy though, very cool and edgy. Let's give him a round of applause for his empty, subjective chime-in, folks. Edgy and coooool.
@@agentelvis81 Awww, you’re the easily offended type, huh? That’s just precious.
Miss you every day man
So extremely grateful and humbled to have had the honor of seeing him perform several times throughout his tragically short life. Catching him at ground zero, performing with his pops in the early days, and witnessing him finding his own uniquely uncompromising and beautiful voice. Not every show was great. But it was never anything but real. And when it was great, it was transcendent.
Saw him once at the Musical Instruments Museum in Phoenix. Sat about two rows up. One of the only times I’ve ever been star struck, which he would’ve hated, lol. He was really special. Sad.
I won tickets to a local folk fest off a radio station. It was a thursday night and i work early mornings. Bruce Hornsby was on that night so I took my gf. Never heard of JTE but he was playing in the tent next to main stage before Bruce was on so we went in to check it out. First thing I noticed was how tall and skinny he was. Tatted up arms and a face like an accountant from a movie. He was playing with 2 redheads and the place was rocking. Turned me into an instant fan. 10 years later i read of his passing and consider myself blessed to have been one of the many lucky ones to have experienced your energy first hand. RIP JTE
I never got to hear him live unfortunately. 😢
Man, just tears your heart right out. Rest in Graceland, JTE.
Yes it does
RIP JTE. Heartbroken
I understand what he went through because I chased the same demons. Great talent great loss.
I can’t get his passing out my head. I’m shocked and will forever miss his tortured talent. I guess we always knew this could be his fate....Thanks for the music you left for us all.
I feel the same way. We loved him so much and it was always tinged with fear that he would vanish at any moment... There is an amazing interview that just came out (Broken Record Podcast) and you can hear how he saw the world in a more real way than most people ever will... He saw people with all their faults and in all their pain and he still loved them.
Right with you on this. Feeling kind of empty and can't go two minutes without thinking about him. A testament to his enormous talent, I guess.
His Dad is doing a tribute album. I think that given all the subtle notions of respect and nods to his Dad that Justin had sprinkled throughout his short career, it will turn out to really be something special. I could not even begin to imagine or to put myself in Steve Earle's shoes.
He wondered about it himself. "Why do I try my luck? I should never touch the stuff."
drugs. almost always drugs. wish they would learn.
For me, the key difference between the original and Earle’s cover is the tone, and particularly the way Graceland is framed. Whereas Paul Simon’s version frames reaching Graceland as a beautiful opportunity, and reaching it a joyous process of overcoming hardship, Earle seems to view it as a last refuge amidst irreparable turmoil, and the process of getting there as an arduous march through that turmoil.
Amazing cover that hits hard knowing the context. May he rest in peace.
Well said
Working for Justin for 2 years -- during time he released "Yuma" -- I am mesmerized by Justin's interpretation & version of "Graceland." I play it often.
That's the brilliance of him, interpreting a song so completely
I’m a little late seeing this comment, but I was saying the same thing the other day. I listened to Justin’s version, then the Paul Simon original (which I dig, just not as much) and thought that Paul’s sounds hopeful, that Graceland is a place of redemption and salvation. Justin’s sounds desperate, like Graceland is his last ditch effort of finding whatever he’s searching for. It’s hauntingly beautiful.
I’m happy we live in an era where he lives on infinitely through these recordings; but man, the world misses him 💔
Brings me to tears. I saw part of his show at The Harvester in Rocky Mount, Va. His soul was tortured by the norms of our society.
Fantastic !!! ❤
Others have said it..hard to do this beautifully crafted song and make it your own. Tragic loss...everybody feels the wind blow.
Beautiful song done with true heart. So sad - what a loss of such a talented human being.
Heartbreaking and sublime.
This song makes me cry every dang time I hear it, particularly the way Justin sang it.
That was perfection.
Those that have lived with pain and fear and in the midst offer their voices as comfort and understanding to us other troubled soul's should be mourned and offered tribute. I will try harder to practice empathy as tribute to Mr. Earle as I mourn his passing.
Kind and wise words, John. Peace and love from Scotland. 👍🏴
@@graham1745 thank you and the same to you Sir.
Miss Justin so much. Left us far to soon x
Gonna miss you young man 😢
This was a gut punch....in a beautiful, tragic way....Some souls are too beautiful for this age we live in. You were one of those JTE.
R.I.P. Justin Townes Earle.
I wouldn't call Justins career short for one secound as someone mentioned.
All his songs, albums are masterpieces.
This popped up on spotify recently in the car and blew me away-- I"m a fan forever more RIP JTE
Brilliant
I hope you found Graceland Justin. I hope it was everything you needed it to be. We miss you brother. ❤
Rest Well Justin, we will miss you so much!
There are some musicians that sort of act as a conduit and music effortlessly flows through them. Then there are others where the music is so bound to their physical being that every word is chewed before being delivered, every strum is a swing of a pick axe, and every song is the last sermon they will ever give.
My god, I am just revisiting an old friend for obvious reasons, but I missed out on this one in recent years. 😭😭
Such sadness. Hope you're at peace now, Justin.
Amazing. Unforgettable. A year on, RIP JTE, and thanks Paul Simon.
The best cover eva.rip love to tge family sorry 4yuo lost ciccio 71
This made me cry it's so beautiful..
RiP Sir.
This is so close to the sentiment I have come to understand, that the cost of such gifts is sometimes a burden which exacts payment at demise of some souls.
I just heard on the radio about his passing a week ago. I thought of this song because there’s so much emotion in the way he performs it. R.I.P.
May we all remember to do what we can for people who are in pain and who hurt themselves in an attempt to stop the pain...in remembrance of Jùstin if nothing else. Rest easy JTE
Listen to any cover song JTE has done and guranteed it's better than the original. The arrangement, the delivery, the emotion, it's all their. Perfection
Sweet Sweet Soul Man. RIP Justin. Much love from all of us in Texas!
He was truly one of the all time GREATS.Thats just how it is .RIP old friend .you won't be forgotten.
Damn... So Sad to hear that he passed. I only just discovered Justin TODAY when searching for acoustic guitar versions of songs. And his rendering of a VERY difficult and complex song of Paul Simon's made me stop in my tracks. I listened to it maybe 10 times already. Justin gives me so much inspiration.
Thinking of you ♥️
This song reminds me of my youth in the late 80's,... Even in So Cal, why not ?
Justin reminds me of a few others who have gone way too soon. I could be wrong but that is I don't think he realized how much his music meant to so many people. Speaking for myself his music meant a whole lot. Thank you for the tunes Justin.
❤️❤️❤️ Justin with is guitar & beautiful voice is amazing.
Nice way to start my day
RIP genius. Soooo missed..
Thank you, JTE
your right I love it
This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson
need a full band for graceland, with harmonies and instruments!!
One of my favorite songs.
Love you, Justin. You're greatly missed.
My very favorite version of this song. I miss this guy.
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May you rest, JTE. I loved your father. And now I love you.
Golden
My god this is stunning.
I've watched this 45x today
just keeps getting better........
pretty amazing from my point of view actually, his approach is always so visceral and somehow not magic, its absolutely real, but still magic. theres a thing he does about pulling the song up through his soul while he hammers it out of and onto the guitar......
Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy divine son, Jesus, in union with all the holy masses said throughout the world today, for the repose of the soul of Justin TE.
repeat ad infinitum ...
I've been trying to cover his cover since I saw this and I'll never do it the justice he does in this performance. I'll always miss your takes, Justin.
Damn, But I Surely Miss This Boy
Shelby, yes, it’s very upsetting that he’s passed on. However, his music will always be with us.
Too young, too soon😔
Maybe the best.
Danke, schöne Aufnahme von JTEarle. Die Stimme, sein neues Album "Kids in the Street" und auch die anderen Alben sind es wert gehört zu werden🎶✨👍🎶✨
Some guy named Paul Simon did a cover of this. It was alright, but this original version is much better.
Beautiful
it's been a huge huge huge loss. Ciao Justin.
RIP Justin. Did it have to be you?
Thanks, Amanda
Thank you
Hamburg hat Dir bestimmt gut gefallen!! Machs gut Junge.....last man standing!!!!!
❤️
Beautiful cover.... Vale JTE. So saddened to hear this news 🌹
I was reading an article about his passing. The author said to take a deep breath before watching this video. Justin just put so much emotion into it. He just pours out his soul. Only a true artist can do that.
@@LJH70122 I agree its incredible. So very talented, its just so sad. I used to see him walking down the street when he was on tour here in Melbourne. I regret not saying hello.
Moin. Das hat mich gerade voll abgeholt 👍 Schade das ich meine Gänsepelle nicht filmen konnte. Klasse !! VG Vester
This is still something.
Missed.
Fuck! If selfish. I know he ha had so much more. Rest easy Justin.
RIP
RIP, Gone too soon. Sad sad new
Fly steady bro.......
❤️❤️❤️ 💖
💔😢
Schön...
❤️
Fckyou why have you gone so fahr... so great
Too bad they could not have filmed it better but with eyes closed t is epic.
Thank you.
He did something cool with his eyes at 0:31!👀👀
He is very high
Makes sense
😭😭😭
I made it 46 seconds in and it was just too painful ... he looks like someone who was really in need and he was afraid help wasn't coming ... and I guess it didn't.
Does anyone know what glasses JTE is wearing in this?
Does anyone know where to find these tabs, his version always makes me sad and happy simultaneously
Tab for this - Frans Kuijpers fingerstyle, best fingerstyle on the net. Hope you find it Cheers John
So sad so sad
Im always in pain
JTE bought Jason Isbell suit he was married in... ‘nuf said.
Yea... Shame they had a falling out before he passed though.
joni insinuated this song is a rip off. i forget which song -but shes right, the song is on her summer lawns record
dreamland by joni michell
i bet Paul Simon regrets covering this song now.