I hate comparing the two. They both have incredible, unique qualities. Seth has a warm, butter-like voice that just glides its way into your heart. One of those that you could listen to forever and be content. While Scott's voice is so believable and reassuring. It penetrates your soul in such a way that he makes you think about what he's saying because he honestly believe it. Love these men...
I don't understand how he can sing this song without breaking down. I can't even listen to it without crying my eyes out. This is seriously the most heartbreaking thing I have ever heard, but joyous too.
Sometimes when I'm alone and don't have the energy to put up a front, I just let this song take me. Thinking about the story that lead up to this song brings me to tears every time. God bless Seth Avett.
+heather b God the feelings I get listening to this.First time on my own, selling everything and only having enough to fit into a osprey kestrel pack. I gave my dog away to my friend's family. I couldn't take her with and it broke my heart. She was a beautiful blue doberman, tall and strong. I had to leave Indiana though. No matter what. The bus never showed up so I snapped. I'm not waiting any longer. Midway bound found a couple of tickets one way as my only friend drove in the dark to the Gary bus stop. Didn't show there either. So midway bound, 5 am, between the smokes, and reminiscing on the times me and him shared. Knowing it would all come to an abrupt end. Not knowing if I'd ever come back I have him the things I couldn't take with me to remember me by. I had my going away party the week before in a garage. Music, beer pong and smokes. 4 or 5 of my closer friends. We had a blast doing all the goofy things young guys do. Dick and fart jokes, gay jokes, you know how we are. Music playing loud and getting rowdy she walks in. I almost didn't think she would have come. We had gotten so close growing up. She of course had a loyal relationship with another back then. I wasn't going to step on toes. I respected her. Remembering all the times we shared, how one day I was missing my father after he passed away. All she did was hold my hand during that car ride. She came in to kiss me that day but of course being the person I am. I turned away for fear she'd regret her choice. I told her how I really felt about everything that night as we polished off the 2nd case of beer and everyone went to bed. She'd changed completely but the feelings were still there. They always will be. The love for the girl that once was. I kissed her that night. I told her that she meant everything to me. I'd stay here if only she would ask. She stayed quiet and pulled me in closer. Never speaking a word to me, kissed me passionately. We didn't make love that night. No matter how badly I wanted to be entangled in her arms. No matter how badly I wanted her to say "Stay here with me. I've always felt the same way" She never said a word. She left that morning after an hour of sleep to go to work. Still wearing my gold and black watch 2 times too big for her wrist. I didn't need it where I was going any way. Maybe she'll look at it and realize how much I mean to her. Maybe she wont. I wont regret not kissing her any more. My only one regret. I walked onto the plane, the freezing cold piercing the walkway on that mid February morning. I'd never even been on a plane, let along an other state by myself. I had no idea where I would go from Portland. It didn't matter I wasn't thinking about that. What I was thinking about was how weird it was to come to terms with how she would never admit she felt the same way. How maybe if I.....no. She doesn't want me. I tried to see her again before I fully left. All she was worried about was if I still had my scotch. She's changed. I know, I know, I'm just so damn lonely running is the only way to feel alive any more. She was beautiful inside and out. Her hippy style, the way she was just in touch with feelings I had almost forgotten. Oregon did me right though. If only I didn't have to come back to this place. If only she realized how much she's changed, and not for the better. If only I'd realize, this is the ways it has to be. If only I'd realized. Her name was JOHN CENA
It's hard to watch somebody whose heart is breaking. This is a gentle & sensitive soul who tried so hard to be noble & do the right thing. A soul mate only comes along once in a lifetime if you're lucky. I hope your torture has ended & that your chosen one is 1/2 the person you are. God speed to you Seth.
So many songs that stir the soul and call to your spirit. Goose bumps - Throat lumps - Tears. The Avett Brothers surpass Jackson Browne and any other song writers that touch your soul. There are no words but Thank You!
They are great! (I have seen them 12 times live) but they have a few roads to walk before they can fill Jackson Browne's shoes. That doesn't take anything away from them, the Avetts and Isbell are both like modern Hemingways-if he could sing.
This has been "the song" for me for the past two weeks. I've watched all the videos of it on RUclips, I learned how to play it and have been playing it every day. This makes me so happy. Thanks Seth, thanks Crackerfarm.
I love this tune and absolutely adore this intimate version you guys just make me FEEL your music !! Saw you guys in Tampa FL at the USF Sun Dome Y'ALL have got a FAN FOR LIFE !!! MUCH LOVE BROTHER'S !!!
He looks a lot like Freddie Mercury in this video. I've been listening to these guys for about a fourth of my life and have never disliked one of their songs.
My boy used to get real silent in the car when this came on in the middle of the "mignonette" days. He had to say goodbye to the one girl he always wanted on different occasions, partly because of her schooling, and partly because he wasn't right with god and himself yet. I'm happy to say that he is on track, and she has returned...returned to him
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 You know what being an unfunny troll means. Yet your original comment actually made comedic sense, 13 years later, which is impressive. As mentioned.
@allcreationgroans I'm glad you like him! He's one of my favorite folk musicians, he put such great melodies with fantastic poetry. Very few people know of him - I'm glad I recruited another fan!
There's like 20 different pretty girl songs dispersed throughout all of their albums over the years. I don't think it's meant to be a series as such, they must just have a bunch of pretty girls in their hearts.
Cincinnati, Ohio Southgate House? That would be an A-Freaking-Mazing show. I had to go to Athens and Louisville last year to see you guys.(Which I don't mind) but the atmosphere at the Southgate would be spot on!
@folksinger91 After a second look, I think that's Gibson. haha, whoops. yeah, its got a very sweet, smooth quality...I guess that's why I myself have an affinity to most hollowbodies. anyhow, I had to check out John Hartford and I really have to thank you for that tip! I think I must have listened to "Prayer" 5 times...seriously, he's got soul! And, his voice his very smooth and familiar. I think I'm a fan now, so thanks :)
@crackerfarm !! dude you have to make a video of seth singing the bob marley "is this love".. geez the few seconds of it in the myrtle beach vid rocked my world
I don't know if you'd call it a series since they don't sound similar, but they have quite a few songs titled as such. They like pretty girls, who can blame them?
I hate comparing the two. They both have incredible, unique qualities. Seth has a warm, butter-like voice that just glides its way into your heart. One of those that you could listen to forever and be content. While Scott's voice is so believable and reassuring. It penetrates your soul in such a way that he makes you think about what he's saying because he honestly believe it.
Love these men...
Every song from Mignonette is gold, including Laser Pants.
especially laser pants. haha
@@mthedu haha thats exactly what I was gonna say
correct
The most sincere song to ever be written
only once in a while do you find a group that can make you believe in something you thought you lost. thank you xxxx
I don't understand how he can sing this song without breaking down. I can't even listen to it without crying my eyes out. This is seriously the most heartbreaking thing I have ever heard, but joyous too.
If anyone ever questions what is good and pure and true in this world, lead them here
One of my favorite Avett songs. For sure. Makes me cry buckets like rain.
Sometimes when I'm alone and don't have the energy to put up a front, I just let this song take me. Thinking about the story that lead up to this song brings me to tears every time. God bless Seth Avett.
Austin Paul What story would that be?
+heather b
God the feelings I get listening to this.First time on my own, selling everything and only having enough to fit into a osprey kestrel pack. I gave my dog away to my friend's family. I couldn't take her with and it broke my heart. She was a beautiful blue doberman, tall and strong. I had to leave Indiana though. No matter what. The bus never showed up so I snapped. I'm not waiting any longer. Midway bound found a couple of tickets one way as my only friend drove in the dark to the Gary bus stop. Didn't show there either. So midway bound, 5 am, between the smokes, and reminiscing on the times me and him shared. Knowing it would all come to an abrupt end. Not knowing if I'd ever come back I have him the things I couldn't take with me to remember me by.
I had my going away party the week before in a garage. Music, beer pong and smokes. 4 or 5 of my closer friends. We had a blast doing all the goofy things young guys do. Dick and fart jokes, gay jokes, you know how we are. Music playing loud and getting rowdy she walks in. I almost didn't think she would have come. We had gotten so close growing up. She of course had a loyal relationship with another back then. I wasn't going to step on toes. I respected her. Remembering all the times we shared, how one day I was missing my father after he passed away. All she did was hold my hand during that car ride. She came in to kiss me that day but of course being the person I am. I turned away for fear she'd regret her choice. I told her how I really felt about everything that night as we polished off the 2nd case of beer and everyone went to bed. She'd changed completely but the feelings were still there. They always will be. The love for the girl that once was.
I kissed her that night. I told her that she meant everything to me. I'd stay here if only she would ask. She stayed quiet and pulled me in closer. Never speaking a word to me, kissed me passionately. We didn't make love that night. No matter how badly I wanted to be entangled in her arms. No matter how badly I wanted her to say "Stay here with me. I've always felt the same way" She never said a word. She left that morning after an hour of sleep to go to work. Still wearing my gold and black watch 2 times too big for her wrist. I didn't need it where I was going any way. Maybe she'll look at it and realize how much I mean to her. Maybe she wont. I wont regret not kissing her any more. My only one regret.
I walked onto the plane, the freezing cold piercing the walkway on that mid February morning. I'd never even been on a plane, let along an other state by myself. I had no idea where I would go from Portland. It didn't matter I wasn't thinking about that. What I was thinking about was how weird it was to come to terms with how she would never admit she felt the same way. How maybe if I.....no. She doesn't want me. I tried to see her again before I fully left. All she was worried about was if I still had my scotch. She's changed. I know, I know, I'm just so damn lonely running is the only way to feel alive any more. She was beautiful inside and out. Her hippy style, the way she was just in touch with feelings I had almost forgotten. Oregon did me right though. If only I didn't have to come back to this place. If only she realized how much she's changed, and not for the better. If only I'd realize, this is the ways it has to be. If only I'd realized. Her name was JOHN CENA
I just meant if this song was written from a real life breakup (I don't know the backstory behind all the pretty girl songs)
It's hard to watch somebody whose heart is breaking.
This is a gentle & sensitive soul who tried so hard to be noble & do the right thing.
A soul mate only comes along once in a lifetime if you're lucky.
I hope your torture has ended & that your chosen one is 1/2 the person you are.
God speed to you Seth.
My favorite video on the internet. There aren't words.
+Sheofthethrone Totally Agree - Incredible Lyrics. The brothers are old souls way beyond their years.
this song and souls like the wheels, are my two favorite avett songs. this performance is just life saving and powerful.
Best PG ever.
Sobbing. Like a baby.
How gently he delivers this song! Love it!!!
This particular "Pretty Girl" gives me chills. I love this man.
Again....RUclips channel of the year: Crackerfarm
From your camera lens to your Jersey inked feet....you are much appreciated! Thanks again!
The best of the Pretty Girl Series... I know... I know.
i think pretty girl from michigan is the best
So many songs that stir the soul and call to your spirit. Goose bumps - Throat lumps - Tears. The Avett Brothers surpass Jackson Browne and any other song writers that touch your soul. There are no words but Thank You!
They are great! (I have seen them 12 times live) but they have a few roads to walk before they can fill Jackson Browne's shoes. That doesn't take anything away from them, the Avetts and Isbell are both like modern Hemingways-if he could sing.
That guitar is butter.
This man, can make any mood of mine turn to sheer happiness, Thank you seth avett.
This is what I call a perfection. A perfectly written song.
The emotion behind the simplest words, 'I know'... Gets me every time
This man can hit the most incredible high notes. So much talent.
this guy can rock ANY hair/facial hair combo!
The wintertime brings me here... and I can't leave.
an avett song a day keeps all my blues away..
Seth's voice at times is almost angelic. Oozing quality & feeling of course!
Worthy addition to the pretty girl series. Love the electric guitar he is playing. I almost wish he'd play it always.
i can't get enough of this... it's just so beautiful!! thank you Avett Brothers for sharing your unbelievable creativity with the world!!!!
I love this. I love it. The Avett Brothers are amazing. And I have yet to hear a song of theirs that touches me as much as this one.
Seth is fucking adorable
heartbreaking and beautiful.
this man has more soul then anybody iv ever seen.
I love the clusterfuck of Christmas lights!
@ladycrazy100 scott is actually a tiny robot we made for shows only
I feel like a schoolgirl every time I hear the Avetts. I hope they make music forever.
I expected him to say "I drink your milkshake. I drink it up".
"Leave now while you can
I'm not your man
I know, I know."
this is and always has been my favorite song to sing along with, so good and so heartfelt
I love this song!!!!! It almost always makes me cry
This makes me sob...such a beautiful sad song...also, my favorite pretty girl song...I LOVE THEM!!!
i am flooded with so many feelings, whenever i hear this. also, that guitar is beautiful.
love, love, love... thank you seth and crackerfarm for sharing!
This has been "the song" for me for the past two weeks. I've watched all the videos of it on RUclips, I learned how to play it and have been playing it every day. This makes me so happy. Thanks Seth, thanks Crackerfarm.
"No description available" is the perfect caption for this video.
I love this tune and absolutely adore this intimate version you guys just make me FEEL your music !!
Saw you guys in Tampa FL at the USF Sun Dome Y'ALL have got a FAN FOR LIFE !!! MUCH LOVE BROTHER'S !!!
gives me chills
guitar sounds really nice
so beautiful..
this is a great bedtime song
Awesome. I never get sick of Crackerfarm videos!!
Beautiful
So good it makes me cry!
it's perfect. completely perfect.
wow. that was so beautiful. i'm speechless.
Even without his beard, he still makes incredible live versions of songs.. Pure talent
Unbelievable. Goosebumps.
Going through a messy break up and listening to this song is not a good combination. I feel like my eyeballs are falling out! D:
could listen to you sing all the way from the east coast to the west coast!
absolutely amazing
This song wrecks me.
He looks a lot like Freddie Mercury in this video. I've been listening to these guys for about a fourth of my life and have never disliked one of their songs.
I wake up on Christmas morning, and I think of this song...um...it's so good.
My boy used to get real silent in the car when this came on in the middle of the "mignonette" days. He had to say goodbye to the one girl he always wanted on different occasions, partly because of her schooling, and partly because he wasn't right with god and himself yet. I'm happy to say that he is on track, and she has returned...returned to him
Oh like he fooled around on her?
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 No, but still funny. 13 years later
I don't know what that means, but as long as you do, it's all good
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 You know what being an unfunny troll means. Yet your original comment actually made comedic sense, 13 years later, which is impressive. As mentioned.
I love how fragile his voice is.
the feels
1:01-1:08 KILL ME. goodness gracious this is beautiful, thank you crackerfarm.
xo
Seth is my hero
@allcreationgroans I'm glad you like him! He's one of my favorite folk musicians, he put such great melodies with fantastic poetry. Very few people know of him - I'm glad I recruited another fan!
That shit was deep. You just blew my mind.
Dang, @crackerfarm, you guys really know how to make it hurt. Keep it up.
i feel better about airports after listening to this - nice gee-tar
The best pretty girl tune .. I know, I know.
seth, even with the latest do, you are so inspiring
Lovely.....
another outstanding video...thanks @crackerfarm !!
There's like 20 different pretty girl songs dispersed throughout all of their albums over the years. I don't think it's meant to be a series as such, they must just have a bunch of pretty girls in their hearts.
So pretty :):)
cannot agree more.
@methad123 I agree...I could listen to this all day. plus, that's a pretty interesting choice in facial hair...
Great description - you nailed it!
Cincinnati, Ohio Southgate House? That would be an A-Freaking-Mazing show. I had to go to Athens and Louisville last year to see you guys.(Which I don't mind) but the atmosphere at the Southgate would be spot on!
Wow
ashamed to say i've never heard this before....wow!
Charming.
@folksinger91 After a second look, I think that's Gibson. haha, whoops. yeah, its got a very sweet, smooth quality...I guess that's why I myself have an affinity to most hollowbodies. anyhow, I had to check out John Hartford and I really have to thank you for that tip! I think I must have listened to "Prayer" 5 times...seriously, he's got soul! And, his voice his very smooth and familiar. I think I'm a fan now, so thanks :)
mike, i love you
@crackerfarm hahahaha. I especially love the "tiny" part of this reply.
I think every woman no matter her shape, size, looks, religion, ethnicity, etc wishes she could be the subject of one of their "Pretty Girl..." songs.
@allcreationgroans John Hartford played a guitar that got a similar sound on his early recordings for his 'word movies', very groovy.
@crackerfarm !! dude you have to make a video of seth singing the bob marley "is this love".. geez the few seconds of it in the myrtle beach vid rocked my world
Wow ....
i'd poop my pants to have a guitar like that. and hat.
couldn't of said it any better
Unbelievable
Well said Kerri Pitts, well said.
…my Lord.
Yeah
@noleyfaye I say all the crackerfarm musician videos
I don't know if you'd call it a series since they don't sound similar, but they have quite a few songs titled as such. They like pretty girls, who can blame them?
@crackerfarm this is ridiculously hilarious... i hope scott reads this!