Let's talk about Morgan Wallen (and "Cover Me Up")
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Today's video is all about the rise of Morgan Wallen to the top of the country music charts this year -- and the conversation around his cover of Jason Isbell's "Cover Me Up."
Here's the cover from Taste of Country's RUclips channel: • Morgan Wallen Covers J...
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Hey Grady
You pointed out in your video that Morgan wasn't the only person covering this song. So I just listened to Rodney Atkins version of Cover Me Up... while I'm glad this song is getting attention, and I fully agree with what you said in your video, some artists might want to continue to stay away, and stick to what they know. How a person can take such a beautiful, heartfelt song, and ruin it with overproduction is almost unfathomable. But Rodney did it. I used to love him. My opinion of Rodney Atkins continues to slide downhill at an incredibly high velocity. It makes me kinda sad. But still, Great video Grady, keep up the good work!
@@songsandsunsets-jaronpike4900 LOL I AGREE. I much, much preferred Morgan's.
"Addicted to our bitterness" is a great statement. As inescapably fun as Whiskey Glasses is, I was ready to write off Morgan as just another cog in the bro-country machine. Then I saw the Cover Me Up and Whiskey Glasses acoustic videos and it feels like there's more of an actual artist behind the mullet. It will be interesting to see where he takes his songwriting moving forward.
Grady Smith Don Williams; talk about him please. He’s so under appreciated.
I discovered Jason because of Morgan Wallen. Jason isbell was my most listened to artist of the year because of that
jacob whitt heck yeah. Jason Isbell is close to my favorite ever
if Morgan Wallen made you discover Isbell, then that settles it! it was all worth while! keep digging into Isbell. check out Live at Ryman album is recent and shows some of songs that have been around a while.
me too! i didnt know it wasn’t morgan’s song till a few weeks after tbh
This makes me really happy :)
His next record is gonna be massive, mark my words.
Jack Humphrey But will it be any good? That’s the question. I’m kinda into Morgan Wallen though. I’m not a big fan of songs like Up Down or the Way I Talk or whatever he did with diplo, but I like songs like Whiskey Glass, Happy Hour and I love the song Chasing You. Like Grady, I’m intrigued and curious to see where Morgan goes from here
Your Friendly Neighborhood Smark I see his next album being similar to if I know me. A few really heartfelt songs, and a few party songs. Hopefully it takes off because I really enjoy his voice in most of his songs.
It is going to be huge. Lots of stuff written with Hardy!!!
Jack Humphrey agreed. I’m here before he truly blows up
Jenn Sammut That’s not always a good thing 😂
My favorite comment from Isbell was a little while back he tweeted something along the lines of “I don’t care who covers it as long as BMI knows I wrote it”
Isbell saying pay me and keep on paying me !
He's just playing the game, and that's part of the game lol.
Am I the only one that laughed at Jason Isbell saying "You’re about to have to deal with your family at the holidays. This isn’t a thing to stress over."
Mad_Habber Jason is a funny fuckin dude period.
Jason Isbell is the man.
Just gonna name drop "State of the Union" by James McMurtry here ;)
I personally adore this cover. I think his voice is perfect for it, BUT it’s Jason Isbell’s lyrics that make the song phenomenal.
If Morgan hadn’t covered this song, I wouldn’t have begun listening to Jason Isbell. Coming across the live version of his cover propelled me into falling in love with Isbell’s incredible songwriting
People cover other songs alllllll the time. Idk why people are giving Morgan such much shit when he evens gives a shoutout to Jason every time he sings it. 🙄
Yeah, he's super classy about it.
No, “Country” music artists cover other artists all the time.
Mark Cook ALL artists of different genres of music play covers. This isn’t about him being “country” or not. It’s about him covering a song and people freaking out about it for no reason.
@@markcook9084 Jason Isbell has at least 1 cover in almost every show he does.
@@mattcassidy9622 IDK about that. Barring specific circumstances (like covering Tom Petty after he passed away), the only thing Jason really "covers" is material from the Drive By Truckers, and those don't really count since he wrote and sang those songs to begin with.
I saw Morgan live, he said, “I used to sing this song as a warmup before I went on stage.” His band mates told him to release a cover. He was pretty damn good live.
This cover actually gave me respect for Morgan Wallen and his voice. It's nice to know that his voice can be genuine and emotional when it so often is surrounded by heavy production.
He has a really good voice. I wish his record company would let him do some true country like more Cover Me Up stuff. Instead of his bro country stuff
It is possible that he just enjoys singing bro country.
@@caribou2636 It is possible, but I wouldnt bet on it. That's just based off of the fact that he actually listens to Cover Me Up and other Jason Isbell stuff, and then his Voice stuff. The stuff was most definitely not anything close to bro country. I'm sure it's fun to sing and it is fun to listen to with your buddies, but as far as pure music he wants to play other stuff. At least wants a larger variety
Rage Reynolds I’m telling you he enjoys it. I went to a Jason Aldean concert and he was in it and just watching him you can tell he enjoys it. 😂😂 he shotgunned on stage then sprayed the crown with beer like it was champagne
The bro county comes from his colabs. If you listen to his first album, none of the songs are trash or non country.
I don’t care who you are, if you’re a little tipsy, that “POOOOUURRR ME” comes out at the top of your lungs.
cody smith hell if I’m sober it does
Amen to that
Damn skippy!!
My ex hated country with a burning, fiery passion and he would SCREAM that song. The line um up, line um up line is unmatched. It’s so stupid but good lmao
HAHAHA it does :D
Whisky Glasses is my personal favorite song of his
I'm starting to sort of like his voice, I don't know why. I don't like much of his work but I gotta confess Updown and especially Whiskey Glasses are so catchy.
Whiskey Glasses really is so good.
Emily Kremers up-down is absolutely terrible IMO
Emily Kremers listen to if I know me, stand alone, and if I ever get you back
@@jadendaniel192 I don't do well with breakup songs but may get to them sometime.
Whiskey Glasses is what made me addicted
All I know about Morgan Wallen is “Whiskey Glasses”, which is so catchy once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head. And as long as Jason Isbell is good with it, guess what...? Nobody. Else’s. Opinion. Matters. End of story.
I get he covered the song. But what he did with the short film to spread awareness about Veterans and PTSD is nothing less of amazing. 22 vets a day.
I had never heard of Jason Isbell until Morgan Wallen released the cover. That song and Morgan's song Chasin' You brought me to the next level of being a fan. And it is very cool that he will reply to his fans on social media.
Morgan Wallen is going to be big. Ever since I heard The Way I Talk a while ago I’ve been a fan.
Once again I agree with practically everything you say. More people being introduced to great art is the perfect scenario for all.
I’m cool with it but if Luke Bryan takes Elephant I’m gonna lose my damn mind
KT GE most underrated comment on RUclips! 👆🏻😂
This comment. Oh man that's great. Good show good citizen
I think Isbell might be the only person alive who could get away with saying “if I fucked her before she got sick...”
Have mercy on anyone who would ever dare cover that song.
Please no!!
I'd puke
I feel like “Cover Me Up” is a new Country standard. And it seems like we haven’t had standards in years. So I am glad Morgan Wallen covered it.
It also showed eveyone the real voice that boy has.
I'm a South African who knows little to nothing about country music but I heard Morgan Wallen version of this song and I thought it was the most beautiful song I'd ever heard! Made me appreciate the genre! Let's let good music play on and inspire the world!
Can we just respect the AMAZING Christmas lights on the guitar? Haha they’re so cool!
Morgan is actually a distant cousin of mine, he still comes to our town and does free concerts from time to time..
I was gonna make a comment about how this SO reminds me of the kerfuffle in media and pop culture when Whitney made Dolly's song such a HUGE smash. Somebody asked Dolly if it bothered her and she said "heck no, I go to the bank every time they play that song" (or something like that. But I was afraid I'd sound like the old guy in the room that got his kids to help him post on social media. Then I remembered Grady has a thing for Dolly and said what the heck. Kids, type it up! 🤘🏼👴🏼👍🏼
i love this comment ☺️
Isbell wasn’t the ‘lead singer’ of the DBTs, he joined really late and was younger than bandmates like Patterson Hood, but when he played stuff like Outfit and Danko Manuel, it was clear he was super talented
Big Morgan Wallen guy. Love Whiskey Glasses and I thoroughly enjoyed his debut album (silly songs can still be fun to drive to y’all). I loved the original acoustic Cover Me Up and it certainly sent me down the Jason Isbell rabbit hole. It’s a win win for everyone.
Jacob Collins and that is one deep deep rabbit hole, same as the Truckers😂
Was in Nashville for the concert, was an incredible night and Morgan was nothing but humble and thankful for being able to do what he does.
One quick thing to add: the best version of Cover Me Up is from Jason’s Live From the Ryman album. A couple of songs on Southeastern are better live than on the album. Cover Me Up and Super 8 come to mind.
The people need to discover Koe Wetzel. But that’s one mans opinion
Hunter Frohning koe wetzel is the best. He literally got me through a bunch of shit.
Damn straight
and read southall
What song
thomas barlow definitely have to look at honey pain
Listen to his song "Chain Smokin". Older song and one of my favorites
Thomas Augeri it’s a real good jam
Great song
I actually really like Morgan Wallen. I am from Melbourne Australia, and getting to see him early this year in concert with my kids jumping up and down loving his music. A highlight of my year. Loving his music.
I love that Isbell's exceptional songwriting is being introduced to people who might not otherwise know him. Morgan's version doesn't sound right to me but maybe that's because I've been a die hard Isbell fan for so long and (in my opinion) certain songs are his alone because of the story behind them. I'm glad the song is being kept alive though!
Bahahahahaha! Morgan's version doesn't sound right to you? Let me send you some Q-tips to get all the wax out of your ears. If Morgan Wallen's voice doesn't grab ahold of you in that song but you think Isbels does then you prolly don't know what a helluva voice sounds like or what a good song is supposed to sound like. Bless your little heart.
J K Shut up, dude. Stop being a jerk.
His version of cover my up is BEAUTIFUL 😍
Honestly, I’ve been hoping you’d speak about this cover of ‘cover me up’ for a while. I really hope morgan sings and records more songs in this style in conjunction with his more mainstream tracks. Also, Grady, as a fan of yours from the UK I’d like to say thank you for your content and I really appreciate your unfiltered, honest and raw opinion on the country music community and climate. Keep doing what you do bud ❤️
Love your take on this. I didn’t know how to feel about Morgan covering this song especially when I was being a music snob and constantly reminding my friends that Jason Isbell wrote it
Didn't hear it until Morgan Wallen sang it. Amazing song and I never heard of Jason Isbell either and now I've listened to him and I love the song
Same, but with the Zac Brown band spotify cover, which is very nice.
@@PizzaHutCEO zach brown done good too and I don't really even like them. I love the way it all sounds with Morgan Wallen singing it
I actually really like this guys music. He’s fun and like you pointed out, I love his play on words where he uses double meanings to illustrate his songs. I’m enjoying his newest album a lot.
Wallen is showing incredible maturity with this song. I hope he continues in this direction.
Dang that answer that Jason had to the questions was so amazing, I wish everyone one was like that
Morgan's version tears up my heart. I love it, been listening to it for almost a year now. It's great.
It just irks to get on social media and see someone say “I felt it when Morgan Wallen said “insert lyric from Cover Me Up”. It’s a total disregard for one of the greatest songwriters of our time.
I've seen Jason perform "Cover Me Up," and I've seen Morgan perform it back in November at an acoustic show. Both were incredible experiences. In the end, I'm just thankful that more people know about Isbell and this song.
I was at that show in Nashville. He really knew how to command the crowd
please talk about tyler childers
I got introduced to this song because of Morgan Wallace and I love it. I am not a country music fan, I am from Jamaica I mostly listen to reggae and I am so happy for these great covers because they keep these great songs alive!
I am watching this video to really understand the words of the song cover me up. It sound so deep but a lot of the lyrics initially went over my head. I love it when a song have such strong impact it send you to go do further research because you are thinking about it so much.
So here’s my take on this.
Jason Isbell was really my intro to country music, believe it or not. I got in on the back end instead of wading through all the shit country to get to the good stuff. I went from Isbell to Childers to Stapleton to Combs, and it’s been great. But Jason’s music holds a real special place in my heart. It earned a big spot in my normal fishing trip rotation of folk and Americana. I remember early last summer, I hiked through the woods from a high-traffic lake to a little, hidden gem of a bass pond. As I walked around the lake, as I took the trail to the pond, and as I made my way around the pond, Jason was 90% of what I was playing on my speaker. I was absolutely hooked (no pun intended). I’ve since gotten very invested in Jason as an artist and as a man. I would die for him, his wife, and his daughter Mercy. He’s an amazing artist, and I look up to him as a person. He’s got an amazing story, and some amazing music to tell it.
However. I don’t hate Morgan Wallen’s cover. It’s pretty good, actually. It’s leagues behind Jason’s original, if you ask me, but it’s still very good. It’s still country, it’s still got instruments, it’s not overproduced.
Nothing about this is even remotely bad. Morgan isn’t going to take anything from Jason by covering his song. He pays royalties, and he verbally credits him whenever he sings the song. At the very least, Jason gets royalties and Morgan Wallen fans get a cool new song. At most, Morgan Wallen introduces his fans to Jason Isbell, an artist they maybe wouldn’t have heard otherwise. Jason’s version gets more traffic, he gains some popularity, and all is well. There’s literally no way this could be bad. Morgan won’t steal fans from Jason. People who know both versions and like Morgan’s better aren’t going to up and leave Jason behind entirely.
I think it’s good for country music. It introduces mainstream fans to that back end I was talking about. And, as was mentioned in the video, that means introduction to the same rabbit hole I went down. Jason, Sturgill, Tyler, Chris Stapleton, and more. Matter of fact, I went from Chris Stapleton’s solo stuff to listening to Stapleton-era SteelDrivers. Maybe someone will go from hearing Tyler Childers to finding Colter Wall’s version of “Fraulein”, which features Tyler. Maybe they’ll get hooked on Colter Wall, fall down that rabbit hole, and then go listen to The Dead South. Maybe from there, they’ll fall down the huge gothic folk rabbit hole and start listening to The Builders and the Butchers, The Devil Makes Three, O’Death, Brown Bird, and whoever the hell else. Maybe they’ll find Colter’s live cover of “Big Iron”, and fall down a classic country rabbit hole. Who knows!
This is really cool, I think. If not cool, it’s neutral at worst. There’s no possible way for this to be a bad thing. Morgan isn’t ruining Jason’s song. Jason’s original version still exists. Nothing is wrong.
Jack Landis it’s been so long since I’ve seen a Builders and the Butchers reference. I saw them open for Brand New back in 2009.
I had never heard the song Cover Me Up until the Morgan Wallen cover was recommended on RUclips. I think he's incredibly talented and is going to have a great career.
I'm a really big fan of your channel! You do such a great job of putting out quality content. I've always been a big country fan, but you've introduced me to a lot of artists I've never heard before. I've started to venture out and listen to a lot of new stuff. Thank you for that!
100% agree with this. Outlaw country born and raised. I would never listen to Morgan had this cover not been suggested for me. He destroys this cover....but in the most incredible, beautiful, raw way. After listening for the first time I was mesmerized. You cannot deny his vocal ability after listening to this. I am a sucker for a well written song, but add a raspy, beautiful tone and I am hooked. I really do believe that he could turn the tide and lead bro country back to where it needs to go, or at least for himself. He has the goods and it suits him. Plus his video about PTSD equally destroyed me emotionally for so many reasons. It was bold, brave and needed to be spotlighted. Cover me up will always be one of my absolute favorite songs of all time. 🙌🏻❤️🙌🏻
I love his cover of cover me up. I hope his next album has that true country sound like that song it’s just beautiful, and his voice is great!
Are we gonna ignore the lights on the guitar
I was thinking it was a nice festive touch! Hohoho! 🎅
Yes we are shut up Ben
What lights?
I think my favorite tweet from Isbell I saw about people covering his songs was something like "I don't care who knows if I wrote that song, as long as BMI knows I wrote that song."
He Slays This Industry and Chasin’ You! We all love him
As a Jason isbell fan since the DBTs, but not really a country fan until recently, I’m glad more people will discover him
“‘ Glow-down that became a glow-up”=😂😂😂
If it weren’t for cover me up by Morgan Wallen I wouldn’t be listening to Isbell or even Cody Jinks. Man’s an impressive singer and hope his album this summer kills it with his new direction of style
It was because of Morgan Wallen covering Jason Isbell's song that I discovered him. I think as a songwriter, that's the biggest compliment in the world that someone gives your song another life. It's simply a beautiful track.
Heard this for the first time around 3 weeks and instantly thought about sending a message to Grady to review this song..
One of the best songs I have heard in a long time! Instant number 1 if it comes out on the radio
I've been a musician and a songwriter for 25+yrs. I really liked and agreed with your opinions in this video. You are on point!
I been rocking with Morgan every since he came out with the The way I talk
I’ve seen him live a few times and he’s very good live.
ever since you recently mentioned morgan wallen (I think mid-year 2019?) and said his lyrics were clever, I saw him in a whole new light. He toured with FGL in Australia in April and I regret not listening more closely to his set cos I'm now obsessed with his music . also i really love heartless and it's in my top songs of 2019 on spotify haha
I am glad we have a BSB fan in our mix
I have had this song on repeat for a WEEK ugh the feels
County Fairs pay the bills too. Nickelback's
Joey Moi doesn't have the last say in studio Grady. Rephaising songs starts with a vocalist.
Janis Joplin took Me and Bobby McGee from lost demo idea to number one for Kris Kristofferson. I can't wait until Ashley McBryde starts rephrasing 😍 keep it Country Christmas Y'all
This is like a beautiful and strange free verse poem. (Full of good points, no less)
@@GradySmith Morgan has the communalities of his audience Grady.
Same very down to earth, relatable plus affable but mostly approachable style from Luke Combs and Ashley McBryde.
That presentation can change given the nature of celebrity. We'll see✝️
“Tennessee Whiskey” was first recorded by George Jones
Is google really that difficult to use? The possum recorded it in 1983, two years after DAC
When I saw Morgan covered “Cover Me Up” I was super skeptical at first but once I heard him start singing I immediately loved it! Definitely no where near as good as the original by Jason but his rendition is fantastic and I have nothing but support for Morgan playing it and brining attention to good country music.
such a loving whole hearted song
Morgan Wallen is such a vibe and that is that.
First song i heard of morgan wallen,and its the song tht hooked me.
I love Morgan Wallen so much, man is a legend in the making
Great take. Love Isbell and not too big on Morgan, but bringing Isbell to a larger audience is awesome. He got Isbell's blessing so who cares what the fans think
Always thought ‘he’s fun and catchy’. Hearing the cover made me think ‘fun and catchy, also deep and genuine’. Then the acoustic performance ... ‘have my babies’.
😂😂
Ok I will
Honerable Mentions for this category: "Red Ragtop" by Jason White, "God Gave me you" by David Barnes. obviously there's way more, but those were some tough swallows that I've grown to love
solid point. Jason Isbell is my favorite artist of all time, I've been listening to him since dbt. Jason's response is exactly why he is my favorite. Good call on indie country fans releasing their bitterness that hit home for me.
First here!!! Love Morgan’s sound and wordplay. Haven’t gotten into him totally but might need to after I watch this vid.
I agree wholeheartedly....greetings from South-Africa.
I love MW but I think hearing this cover turned me into a real fan. Watched a show this summer and I'm driving from Nova Scotia to see him again in 2 months. I sure hope he sings this song.
Morgan is one of my favorite musicians in the game right now. I have actually seen him live 5 times and he’s AMAZING.
Love Morgan 👍🏼 Love that he writes most of his own stuff too
What an impressive breakdown of the situation. Well done man. Class act.
I hope you come back to this topic in light of recent events regarding Wallen and especially Isbell's courageous calling the industry to actually hold Wallen accountable for his hateful words. What Isbell is doing is a HUGE deal especially BECAUSE he was so generous about this relationship. And this particular industry needs to get its act together when it comes to being consistent to its public values.
Jason Isbell should be glad Morgan covered this song. By far my favorite song by Morgan - started listening to country again after hearing him. Morgan hit it out of the park!!!!!!!!!
Didn’t used to like him but his new stuff is fire
Rewatching this for the new vid tomorrow about him!
I really respect you saying that not all mainstream country is all bad I feel like you can find bad and great in every single genre
Came back to watch this 3 years later
@morganwallen needs to watch this
Cool story: I teach 9th grade health. I gave an assignment called "Health In Art," in which the students could use any type of art they wanted to show something we'd covered in class. One of my students chose this song, talked about it during the presentation, and showed the music video. The class loved it, and now I've been obsessed with it.
My hometown is actually about 10 mins away from his! I know some of his family!❤️ Morgan is all about keeping where he came from in his music that’s why there is so much southern references. He is definitely on his way to blowing up and i love it! ❤️ also he just released a new song today “This Bar”!!
I was riding with a friend, actuality to go see Zach Bryan because neither of our spouses wanted to go and he'd bought 2 tickets. He gave me control of the music. I played the original version of this song, and he knew it because of the Morgan Wallen cover. I prefer the original because it feels more personal, but it's great that more people know about it because of that.
Before I started liking country I listened to rock. Like Metallica, stone temple piolets, system of a down type rock. And green day of course. Then one day I was so bored of it and my younger sister was listening to Luke Bryan (I know) so I started listening to pop country on the radio in the car. But none of the songs made me really want to know who the artists were. Until Miranda Lambert. I wanted to know about her and buying her albums lead me to listened to other, mostly female, country artists. I'm glad I found you channel cause I like whiskey glasses and chasing you but didn't know they were the same person lol. And I've started listening to Ashley McBride and the turnpike troubadors. So thanks!
I really enjoy Morgan Wallen’s music. I wasn’t aware Cover Me Up was a cover so I’ve now been lead down a rabbit hole of Jason Isbell’s music. Being from the UK it can be hard to keep on track with all country music and news so it’s great to find artists to explore. Thanks Grady.
Morgan is probably my favorite artist ever, I literally flew from MA to OH to see him for the first time. I’ve been so excited to hear your opinions in a video just about him!!
You need to talk about Ruston Kelly. Dude is criminally underrated.
I totally agree. I have been preaching this for so long. I don't understand all the hate for Morgan and pop country in general. I appreciate pop country for what it is. I know so many people who have been introduced to country music bc of artists like Luke Bryan and FGL, etc., but now they listen to Childers, Jinks, CoJo, Sturgill, Turnpike, etc. How is that a bad thing? I'm not going to pretend that pop country is country, but I'm also not going to openly hate it just because it's "not country" I love so many different genres of music.
I think the thing that bugs the most is the hypocrisy from these people. These same people who will shit on pop country will put artists like Luke Combs up on a pedestal. Luke Combs literally had 3 copy paste pop country songs on his debut album. And he's had a couple more since then.
Hurricane, Must've Never Met You, and She Got the Best of Me are all the exact same song. They are in different keys and may have minor differences here or there, but you can pretty much sing any of those three songs interchangeably with each other, or do a mash-up of all three. And it's the same copy paste "pop country" chord progression that's been around for years. And I love these songs so I am not even trying to talk shit on Luke, just don't hold him up on some pedestal when he has pop country songs too.
Fantastic perspective and breakdown!
Haven't been paying to much attention to up and coming artists, first time I heard "Cover Me Up" was Jake Hoot on The Voice a few weeks ago. Which was awesome.
I love Morgans version and had it not been for him i likely never would have heard it
It's interesting to hear he's from Sneedville, that's right down the road from me and I had never even heard his name until the Isbell thing