Reminds me of the time around when my first love left me. It was summer, and every beautiful view I saw rang with the crushing knowledge that I was seeing it without him. Every sunset, every waterfall, every shaking leaf, was about him. It is a devastating feeling, and I had forgotten it until I heard West Palm Beach again tonight.
Thats beautiful and interesting, because these songs always seem to tell a story about taking somebody on a vacation to help them get over some heartbreak
I've been listening to these two songs since 1996 and they're still just as perfect now. He still plays these two songs live too, and every time I hear them they are re-imagined and fresh. Honestly, listen to live versions from 2005 or 2009! His songs grow old and mature with him. You can't beat that.
up to 30K views by 12/30/21...this is my old YT channel, that I dont have the password to anymore. Im happy that this video is doing so well and providing these beautiful renditions for the listeners.
The emotional devastation brought about when his voice cracks as he sings “I could see it in his shoes he was born to lose he was BORN for me” is unparalleled in American Pop. The only song that could possibly come close to that peak emotion would be some other song Will Oldham wrote.
Have you heard Bonnie "Prince" Billy's "Sings Greatest Palace Music" album? It's about as close as he's come to an album in this style, and one of my all-time favorites.
I grew up spending summers in St Augstine, New Smyrna Beach (South of Daytona) and on the Gulf (the FL Panhandle and spent a few weeks in Bay St Louis, Mississippi). I once had this 7". Having seen what he saw... Nothing "photographs" those places any better than this document.
There are all kinds of Will Oldhams, but never the same Will Oldham twice. Dig the charming commentary, which chimes with the sadly mellow music: youth and its loss and an increasing consciousness of both.
I Was fortunate enough to catch Palace in Tempe AZ, this was my first introduction to them and also where I purchased the Gulfshore/West Palm Beach 7". Brilliant song writing and lyrics.
The one I had of this was Palace Mountain cd, loved the cover of it, these songs seem timeless, this was such a great thing to hear in 1995 for me. It had Jason from Sebadoh and Doug Easley on slide guitar. Recorded by Albini.
I'll second that. I'm reading it now, I'm at the part where the band is listening back to these one-take recordings. Songs they'd never played before, recorded in one take.
@germ I mean the one where he converses at great length with Will. Sorry, can't remember the name of it, but it's full of stuff I didn't know. Such as Royal Trux producing a number of the classic early singles and Joya being a reference to the Minutemen's Joy. It also stops when his music became dull (to my mind). Not liked an LP since Ease Down the Road although the concert he did for Beware was as good as any of the, I dunno, dozen times I've seen him.
...did you get that ?...... "The two songs KRAMER {Shimmy-Disc} produced for Palace Music’s West Palm Beach 7" in 1994 are some of his best known works (the other being his production on Urge Overkill’s version of “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon”, which wound up on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack)" ! cheers, Greg
It's funny when u click on "SHOW MORE" it shows you an ad for "ad-free" RUclips Premium and all the different entities that have some legal claim on this music but not the musicians or other production personnel or even Will Oldham himself. [Donald Trump voice]: SAD
Played this waiting for my best friend to get euthanized 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 RIP a TRULY unreplaceable 🐶🙏❤️ hope to see you soon good buddy I LOVE YOU MAMOO❤️🐶😂
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Reminds me of the time around when my first love left me. It was summer, and every beautiful view I saw rang with the crushing knowledge that I was seeing it without him. Every sunset, every waterfall, every shaking leaf, was about him.
It is a devastating feeling, and I had forgotten it until I heard West Palm Beach again tonight.
Thats beautiful and interesting, because these songs always seem to tell a story about taking somebody on a vacation to help them get over some heartbreak
I've been listening to these two songs since 1996 and they're still just as perfect now. He still plays these two songs live too, and every time I hear them they are re-imagined and fresh. Honestly, listen to live versions from 2005 or 2009! His songs grow old and mature with him. You can't beat that.
west palm beach is as close to perfection as i know
up to 30K views by 12/30/21...this is my old YT channel, that I dont have the password to anymore. Im happy that this video is doing so well and providing these beautiful renditions for the listeners.
Tanksalot❤
This song progression is everything in the world. I can't even begin to explain...
West Palm Beach is just about the prettiest song I’ve ever heard
I find Gulf Shores also to be as beautiful a tune! A perfect couple of songs!
what a song gulf shores is
West Palm Beach ain't bad either
The emotional devastation brought about when his voice cracks as he sings “I could see it in his shoes he was born to lose he was BORN for me” is unparalleled in American Pop. The only song that could possibly come close to that peak emotion would be some other song Will Oldham wrote.
Gives me chills every time.
Whatever he calls himself Will Oldham is a treasure. This is the very best of the best
Have you heard Bonnie "Prince" Billy's "Sings Greatest Palace Music" album? It's about as close as he's come to an album in this style, and one of my all-time favorites.
(Depending on what you mean by "in this style", of course -- in other ways it's utterly different from this)
ditto
@Egg Syntax funny, cos I think it's worst BPB album by a mile
I'm also of that opinion though got it based on reviews saying otherwise. @@Spectrescup
Was perfect since it first came out
I grew up spending summers in St Augstine, New Smyrna Beach (South of Daytona) and on the Gulf (the FL Panhandle and spent a few weeks in Bay St Louis, Mississippi). I once had this 7". Having seen what he saw... Nothing "photographs" those places any better than this document.
I have surfed New Smyrna on many mornings ... such a fine bit of land ...
@@th3_g0dz_of_Vict0ry same, grew up surfing Ponce and Smyrna. Those were the days!
this was the best song anyone has ever sent me.
A friend gave me a mix tape in '96 with this on it before I went to Egypt. Took it to the pyramids and the red sea coast. never looked back.
nothing i did will ever compare
And he didn't include 'Come In'
And he didn't include 'Come In' ?
There are all kinds of Will Oldhams, but never the same Will Oldham twice. Dig the charming commentary, which chimes with the sadly mellow music: youth and its loss and an increasing consciousness of both.
Creative perfection at the highest level.
As perfect as it can get. No control
Heard WO play this song at an I store in Oly, WA in 99. I’ll never forget it.
Back when State St. still rocked ... long live the 90's indie rock scene.
sooo beautiful
Saw him play live in around 96 or 97. Was an incredible show, in a small bar. The songs felt like they were coming into being on the spot
I Was fortunate enough to catch Palace in Tempe AZ, this was my first introduction to them and also where I purchased the Gulfshore/West Palm Beach 7". Brilliant song writing and lyrics.
Perfection.
The one I had of this was Palace Mountain cd, loved the cover of it, these songs seem timeless, this was such a great thing to hear in 1995 for me. It had Jason from Sebadoh and Doug Easley on slide guitar. Recorded by Albini.
Had no idea Doug Easley was on this!
had no idea Albini recorded it, damn.
rec. by Albini...not Kramer?
doesn't get better, facts.
perfection
I'll cry to this broski
Best e.p. EVER ?
Hadn't heard this single before. Had to check it out. Love the Kramer production.
Everyone should read jack carneal's book, pretty amazing hearing how these recordings came together
I'll second that. I'm reading it now, I'm at the part where the band is listening back to these one-take recordings. Songs they'd never played before, recorded in one take.
Also Alan Licht's book.
@@Spectrescup he's got a few ya? which in particular do you recommend?
@germ I mean the one where he converses at great length with Will. Sorry, can't remember the name of it, but it's full of stuff I didn't know. Such as Royal Trux producing a number of the classic early singles and Joya being a reference to the Minutemen's Joy.
It also stops when his music became dull (to my mind). Not liked an LP since Ease Down the Road although the concert he did for Beware was as good as any of the, I dunno, dozen times I've seen him.
wow
The best
I cant get the sand out of my shoes
...did you get that ?......
"The two songs KRAMER {Shimmy-Disc} produced for Palace Music’s West Palm Beach 7" in 1994 are some of his best known works
(the other being his production on Urge Overkill’s version of “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon”, which wound up on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack)" !
cheers,
Greg
Heard this on time of release and it will ALWAYS stay the same. Beyond, Beyond is Beyond sort of..
man those keys at 2:32 jus take me away
tears fall...
I could tell by his shoe he was born to lose I could tell by her eyes she was born unwise she was born unwise
Will Oldham is my spirit animal.
Whish it was summer :(
It's funny when u click on "SHOW MORE" it shows you an ad for "ad-free" RUclips Premium and all the different entities that have some legal claim on this music but not the musicians or other production personnel or even Will Oldham himself. [Donald Trump voice]: SAD
Awesome comment
OK not today.. hehe
Played this waiting for my best friend to get euthanized 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 RIP a TRULY unreplaceable 🐶🙏❤️ hope to see you soon good buddy I LOVE YOU MAMOO❤️🐶😂