Arlo Mckinley, "We Were Alright," // GemsOnVHS™

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • I remember being alright a couple times, and damn doesn't Arlo Mckinley know how to bring me back to those times. How so much nostalgia and melancholy can be packed into a 4 minute helping of words and musical notes is almost beyond me. You can tell, listening to the performance, that Arlo gets lost in it, really means it. That's what I love about the music. That and Dave's keys, of course.
    Keep y'alls ears to the ground... i've heard whispers of Arlo and the Hill Country Devil doing something together in the future. Who knows when, how or what but I know they're both fans of eachother's music.
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    Audio by Brad at Big River,
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    Big thanks to VJ Arizpe, Richard Harmon and Steve Homerding for making this episode possible.
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  • @GemsOnVHS
    @GemsOnVHS  4 года назад +22

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  • @marcosdelarosa1669
    @marcosdelarosa1669 4 года назад +113

    Therapist: "arlo mckinley cant hurt you, it's just music"
    Arlo: hold my beer

  • @lukefrance5710
    @lukefrance5710 4 года назад +63

    “So I went back to sleep, what else could I do, tried to find my way back into that dream so I could be close to you” I felt that whole verse in my soul. And a concert featuring him and Tyler childers was one of the last memories I had with that beautiful soul.

    • @joeymiller7281
      @joeymiller7281 Год назад +1

      I feel your pain brother

    • @christhornton2518
      @christhornton2518 Год назад +3

      And the T-shirts read “Arlo made me cry”…. This comment made me cry. Hope you are well.

  • @TyLeR12345678900MW2
    @TyLeR12345678900MW2 5 лет назад +74

    Seeing Arlo and Tyler Childers in Oak Hill tonight 😎

  • @Gimlin641
    @Gimlin641 3 года назад +19

    Wow…There is still good music being made,you just have to find it cuz it’s not on the radio

  • @tinaprince9163
    @tinaprince9163 5 лет назад +33

    I stopped the world around me to hear you sing this song

  • @ricky9826
    @ricky9826 3 года назад +13

    This song hits me like a ton of bricks. I've been hanging on to a dream l lost almost 10 years ago. It's got better though since I quit drinking. We don't ever have to forget but we do have to move on, to get better.

    • @roughanmacnamara147
      @roughanmacnamara147 Год назад +1

      Hope you're doing well man. It's hard to let dreams go but sadly part of life

    • @johnstoddard4692
      @johnstoddard4692 8 месяцев назад +2

      Oh my God , I feel the same fucking way! I lost everything and everyone in my life to alcohol . For the last ten or so years Ive been silently feeling sorry for myself and day dreaming on some miracle of instant wealth or wit that could redeem me in the eyes of the people i love. I quit drinking 5 years ago but now im old, and everything i loved is either dead or moved on without me. So this is Christmas . Have a.happy new year. I was born in the year of the Rabbit. This year was year of the Rabbit. Fuck the Rabbit . Hope is a false idea presented to pesimistic prisoners in a concentration camp by optimistic prisioners in the same concentration camp. We are all gonna die someday, some of us are going to die making others smile or hopefully laugh first. Thank you

  • @QUAKERSATTACKS97
    @QUAKERSATTACKS97 4 года назад +32

    Wish I could hear this kind of song on the radio!

  • @texasdrake7168
    @texasdrake7168 5 лет назад +32

    We need more Arlo

    • @brentryan1025
      @brentryan1025 5 лет назад +5

      These days as a Texan I'm taking some major notice of the songwriters coming out of Kentucky!

  • @benjaminotto127
    @benjaminotto127 2 года назад +4

    I don’t know what we all did to deserve Arlo McKinley.

  • @tinaprince5659
    @tinaprince5659 Год назад +5

    Listening again tonight I always come back to here

  • @GueidoSarduchie
    @GueidoSarduchie 5 лет назад +14

    I've told many people that Arlo could make a damn rock cry. I've even told Arlo himself. Super nice guy.

  • @mhynes234
    @mhynes234 5 лет назад +23

    I felt like this about a few of em, then I realized all those emotions came from me and were never reciprocated. The 'love' was projected from a beautiful soul onto a hollow emotional vampire pretending to care and doing their best at mirroring my genuine affection. They never deserved it.

    • @meredithwilliams4671
      @meredithwilliams4671 5 лет назад +9

      Yeah, I think that's happened to all of us with sensitive and sincere hearts. Don't ever feel bad about genuinely loving and caring about someone.

    • @Kissthebottle68
      @Kissthebottle68 4 года назад +2

      Narcissist sociopaths psychopaths etc walking around in human form feeding off of us .

    • @jaredgreen3232
      @jaredgreen3232 4 года назад +2

      It's left me Jaded, Trusting gives me anxiety now.

    • @dalewright8845
      @dalewright8845 3 года назад +3

      I know exactly where you are coming from , I had a 26 year relationship die and it tore my heart out , but I found a angel that has eased my pain and introduced me to Arlo McKinley I'm a fan for life . I'm a 48 year old man and arlo can make me cry like a child but it helps me and the woman I've found is prayers answered

  • @garymehigan5004
    @garymehigan5004 4 года назад +11

    God, this guy has some great songs

  • @danalolley1959
    @danalolley1959 5 лет назад +39

    What an amazing song, I'm literally in tears but it's because I can relate so much to this song in more than one way. My ex-husband and the father of our 2 children passed suddenly in his sleep at the young age of 38. We were no longer married at the time of his passing but for 16 years we were best friends together and apart. My current husband and I are having some rough times now and are nearing separation but often I dream of the days when we were much happier together. I also dream of my kids father and in those dreams he's alright. Arlo is an amazing artist and this song truly is amazing!!

    • @funnygirl9236
      @funnygirl9236 5 лет назад +1

      I'm so sorry. You touched my heart today. My daughters father and I are no longer a couple but he is my absolute best friend ever. He was diagnosed w congestive heart failure about 5 yrs ago. My daughters only 12. Hes only 44. I will soon know your pain and I dont know how to do it. Cmfeo. Sending you love from southern Missouri.

    • @victorrussouw5141
      @victorrussouw5141 4 года назад +6

      I can so relate to your dong and listrned to it for about 4hrs straight with my headset on as I lay crying my eyes out all alone in the dark. Just had a bad breakup after our two kids and long memories together. Thank you so much.

  • @cameltoast
    @cameltoast 4 года назад +48

    All this while wearing a Kendrick Lamar shirt, this dude is something else...

  • @joe3122001
    @joe3122001 Год назад +2

    Saw Arlo a few months ago. I knew there were two songs i would not be able to make it through without crying. He played neither of them. Still cried. 11/10 Will cry again.

  • @sweetnsassy41035
    @sweetnsassy41035 5 лет назад +10

    No song strums on my heart strings quite like this song does. ❤️

  • @meredithwilliams4671
    @meredithwilliams4671 5 лет назад +6

    I saw this guy for the first time a few days ago in WV and was blown away. So so talented.

  • @farbneyonddriven
    @farbneyonddriven 5 лет назад +4

    Seeing Arlo this weekend for the umpteenth time, always a damn good show. The band and Arlo are firing on all cylinders right now and big things are coming.

  • @tylerdowney9841
    @tylerdowney9841 5 лет назад +5

    Finally. Ive been listening to this song through a phone video recording lol

  • @aParanormalEvent
    @aParanormalEvent 5 лет назад +6

    And for the first time, in such a long time.

  • @brendonleary
    @brendonleary 5 лет назад +17

    Arlo has been another one of those artists that have found their way into a higher rotation at my house and in my headphones when I am riding my longboard /skateboard or walking the dog.
    This is song is the exact reason.
    He certainly has a rather charming vibe. Maybe it is just nostalgia.

  • @cdawg_692
    @cdawg_692 Год назад

    Really love how songs like this can be taken in so many different extremes and relatable aspects of thousands of different individuals' lives. Arlo is the real Mcdeal forsure.

  • @andresbazan5314
    @andresbazan5314 Год назад

    Man Arlo.......You Son Of A Gun......🍻🍻🍻 You Just Got The Words To Tell A Story Brotha. Hats Off To Ya....🍻🍻🍻🍻🙋

  • @JustInTime-zx7zs
    @JustInTime-zx7zs 5 лет назад +11

    Damn beautiful song brother, keep em coming and we'll support.

  • @tinaprince5659
    @tinaprince5659 3 года назад +1

    Still here listening my heart sinks every time I hear this

  • @greyeagle8474
    @greyeagle8474 2 года назад +1

    This man has been to the dance.

  • @AxeMoose
    @AxeMoose 5 лет назад +3

    Americana right there. The music and the setting set that classic feel.

  • @perryfernandesjr4786
    @perryfernandesjr4786 3 года назад +2

    This is genius musical writing.

  • @kevinkassner469
    @kevinkassner469 3 года назад

    Arlo has brought me back to country music and it feels like home.

  • @maryshan80
    @maryshan80 4 года назад +1

    Man such a killer song !!! "For the first time in a long time We Were Allright".......🎼🎼🎼🎼

  • @woodmaj
    @woodmaj 4 года назад +74

    You can have your Jason Aldeans and Luke Bryans. I'll stick to the Arlos...

    • @TheMnimatt
      @TheMnimatt 4 года назад +1

      Couldn't of said it better

    • @kimlinds
      @kimlinds 4 года назад +1

      Truth

    • @NJ-gb2iv
      @NJ-gb2iv 4 года назад

      You got that Right🍻Cheers

    • @adamperry7222
      @adamperry7222 3 года назад

      All day long. Every day.

    • @thedude5395
      @thedude5395 3 года назад

      Gary’s been thru his fair share of Shit too

  • @user-vl7we3kt3h
    @user-vl7we3kt3h 11 месяцев назад

    Arlo you are amazing,Always" and forever

  • @orangesoda8635
    @orangesoda8635 5 лет назад +6

    God bless this heckin channel

  • @WudwasMcGee
    @WudwasMcGee 5 лет назад +2

    Thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll be singing it all day.

  • @chrisohandley6471
    @chrisohandley6471 5 лет назад +6

    Damn that's good....real good.....
    Also, the pianist has the coolest shirt lol

  • @loriepaulsen1357
    @loriepaulsen1357 4 года назад +2

    I love this man. When he sings I can feel it in my soul. I bet he's a great lover! Lol js

  • @MeganandShaneMusic
    @MeganandShaneMusic 3 года назад +2

    Die Midwestern is such a great album! Hands down, one of the best of the year! Thanks for posting this.

  • @scottwilliams1518
    @scottwilliams1518 5 лет назад +11

    I Love everything you release Arlo and GemsonVHS never disappoints either! Please neither of you stop doing what you're doing anytime soon. I was the 8th viewer but tried to be the first lol

  • @JB-fq9lg
    @JB-fq9lg 2 года назад +1

    If you don't get chills listening to this song, are you even alive?

  • @propagandacritic5511
    @propagandacritic5511 5 лет назад +7

    God, I miss you Vanessa...

  • @elliotthyde5623
    @elliotthyde5623 4 года назад +1

    RUclips has thrown me so many great artists I wouldn’t have known about.
    Blackberry smoke
    John Moreland
    Amanda shires to name a few. Now this guy. ❤️

    • @kimlinds
      @kimlinds 4 года назад

      Same happened to me.

  • @escapegoatsforhire918
    @escapegoatsforhire918 5 лет назад +3

    Incredible lyrics. You never disappoint friend. From one free spirit to another. Salute!

  • @benlockey9495
    @benlockey9495 4 года назад +1

    The wild bean. Holy shit. I love this guy...and coffee.

  • @victorrussouw5141
    @victorrussouw5141 4 года назад

    I eil spread every single song of you around South Africa........... Great music......

  • @travislee9396
    @travislee9396 4 года назад +1

    Brother.... this music you're making.... it hits me where I haven't been hit in a long time... right in the memories of my divorce, and the troubles of my current marriage. Your songs make me see I'm not the only man out there struggling to make someone happy, that cannot be made to do anything they dont want to do... do you feel me? Brother... keep up the good work. God Bless you man.

  • @algernonsblackwoods5859
    @algernonsblackwoods5859 4 года назад

    Before/Epiphany/Now
    I don't really like or listen to country music/found GemsOnVHS and realized i didn't really know what real country music is/Listens to Arlo McKinley and Tyler Childers and The Hill Country Devil all day
    Thanks GemsOnVHS

  • @alexandergreiner9578
    @alexandergreiner9578 5 лет назад +3

    Got me in a mood now

  • @EwigWinterreich
    @EwigWinterreich 5 лет назад +1

    Always a blessing to hear Arlo. Thank you!

  • @ta9197
    @ta9197 2 года назад

    Can't believe I just found this!! Beautiful song. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @justinkessler8902
    @justinkessler8902 Год назад

    saw him in a little bar not too long ago in ft Wayne indiana It was amazing

  • @SepticXable
    @SepticXable 4 года назад +1

    Keyboardist’s shirt. That medicine!

  • @bryanstephenson5699
    @bryanstephenson5699 7 месяцев назад

    You were smiling too. And for first time in a long time we were alright.

  • @benjycooper1571
    @benjycooper1571 3 года назад +3

    One of my favorite Ohio boys!!!

  • @darby1030
    @darby1030 5 лет назад +14

    Arlo's next album is waay overdue.,.

  • @vinylginger5358
    @vinylginger5358 5 лет назад

    This stuff rings so truthfully in the ear, going back into a dream to get back to the ones we love! LOVE IT!

  • @wtfRyantater
    @wtfRyantater 4 года назад +1

    This is musical perfection

  • @Aka60thChip
    @Aka60thChip 4 года назад

    This is one song I love to listen to when I’m looking up arlo performances. This one hits hard and really hoping to hear it on his next album

  • @paulajane9828
    @paulajane9828 3 года назад

    I love everything about this song forever 💯😍🎸❤

  • @heidiskaugrud5373
    @heidiskaugrud5373 4 года назад

    love this song it brings up so many memories of road trips with ex boz and freinds wether by car or on bike yeah back then we were all right wee haw oh and no helmet laws back in those days thank u keep writing and playing you got a new fan

  • @GamemovieportalChGMP
    @GamemovieportalChGMP 3 года назад

    Pretty to listening. Greets from the other side of the ocean 🇨🇭

  • @michaelc.3647
    @michaelc.3647 4 года назад

    him imitating Colter at the end shows he is in that class of singers...or will be soon enough!

  • @joyeverett8818
    @joyeverett8818 5 лет назад +2

    Im digging it. Keep em coming. 😎

  • @mthomas2558
    @mthomas2558 Год назад

    This one breaks my heart

  • @bumrules9480
    @bumrules9480 4 года назад +2

    Wow. This song blow me away. It's such a beautiful played song. And when he sings. You can see it coming from his Heart. More music should be like this. Thank you for this song.

  • @tinaprince9163
    @tinaprince9163 4 года назад

    On the road listening to my favorite song freakin awesome!!!

  • @opalhall5716
    @opalhall5716 2 года назад

    Wish it was as simple as a dream. Thank you Arlo. Looking forward to the new album and have enjoyed every bit of your music thus far. Thanks for a euphoric Birmingham show. Would’ve done anything to make the NYE 2021 show.

    • @garettkoehler8179
      @garettkoehler8179 2 года назад +1

      The NYE show was amazing. Nolan Taylor killed it as well. Hell they all did.

  • @leviwoods8149
    @leviwoods8149 4 года назад +22

    Can u put this on spotify?
    Like so he can see

  • @soloblue01
    @soloblue01 4 года назад

    Dang! GemsOnVHS, you always come with the good stuff. Thank you for introducing to many great musicians.

  • @86joelt
    @86joelt 4 года назад

    Absolutely amazing!!!!!

  • @leecoen2577
    @leecoen2577 5 лет назад +1

    love it-great sound-excellent job--

  • @roqueros
    @roqueros 4 года назад

    Unfassbarer Song, Emotion pur. Danke!

  • @jacobard5279
    @jacobard5279 4 года назад

    Same here needs to be on the radio and played at bars

  • @davebubar1903
    @davebubar1903 4 года назад

    King of emotions straight kick ass song 🔥🔥🔥

  • @ejarnold747
    @ejarnold747 4 года назад

    Wow! Frickin amazing!!

  • @SoThoroughJoeBurrow
    @SoThoroughJoeBurrow 8 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous

  • @pineygoddard6081
    @pineygoddard6081 3 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @woodytaylor2397
    @woodytaylor2397 5 лет назад

    Another great one Arlo

  • @JL-he4qp
    @JL-he4qp 4 года назад

    Great music I love it.

  • @j.johnson2792
    @j.johnson2792 2 года назад

    Arlo mckinley made me cry

  • @jc2343
    @jc2343 4 года назад +1

    Might Just be me but Im getting a slight Gord Downie (R.I.P) vibe here. Keep on keepin on Arlo Southern OntARIO Canada Loves ya

    • @dennied7826
      @dennied7826 4 года назад +1

      Fuck me, sometimes I wonder if I'm the only person in this whole country who knows about GemsOnVHS. Glad to see I'm not, I'm from Southern Ont as well. Big ups to you bro.

    • @jc2343
      @jc2343 4 года назад +1

      @@dennied7826 fuckin eh brother. Chatham Ontario 598 Mason union

  • @johnpaparella7345
    @johnpaparella7345 3 года назад

    Holy crap DO I LIKE THIS SONG!

  • @1_sugarb305
    @1_sugarb305 2 года назад

    😥💔 I'll never forget what was

  • @travisgroves8979
    @travisgroves8979 4 года назад

    Pure music from the heart beautiful

  • @cincoy3679
    @cincoy3679 4 года назад +1

    Wow. Dreams ..

  • @ryanpatterson8509
    @ryanpatterson8509 4 года назад

    You guys are excellent- thank you for the mewzac.

  • @mitchbailey5216
    @mitchbailey5216 3 года назад

    Beautiful man

  • @andypercy4022
    @andypercy4022 Год назад

    You hold me together Arlo.

  • @mattdaniel6154
    @mattdaniel6154 4 года назад

    Who dislikes this song??? How can you dislike this song?

  • @peteWxM1970
    @peteWxM1970 Год назад

    First time in a long time….shAme iT waS OnLy A drEam 😴

  • @twmorgan89
    @twmorgan89 4 года назад

    Maybe I’ll get a little brave when I’m drunk to send this song but damn am I gonna enjoy this now! That last verse got me and brother you have a new fan. Keep up the good work!

  • @JBWorkshop90
    @JBWorkshop90 5 лет назад +5

    Damn. I was digging it then it broke me

  • @leecoen2577
    @leecoen2577 5 лет назад

    so good

  • @minicooper1568
    @minicooper1568 4 года назад +1

    To the ones who say they don't like Arlos voice I gotta say when somebody writes songs and plays like he does I wouldn't care if he sounded like Mickey mouse he'd be plenty right with me!

    • @dn591
      @dn591 4 года назад +1

      Mini Cooper I cant get enough of his voice

  • @8k38
    @8k38 5 лет назад

    Amazing

  • @olchevy7983
    @olchevy7983 4 года назад

    I felt that

  • @Tiesun
    @Tiesun 5 лет назад +2

    lmao love the "and I shot kate mccannon down" at the end.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  5 лет назад +1

      hahaha folk music love

  • @matthewosier959
    @matthewosier959 3 года назад

    Who are these 68 losers that didn't like this?. The guy playing the flag is also very talented. So good.

  • @trevswindell
    @trevswindell 3 года назад

    Man. Not sure that could hit any harder right now.