About 10 years ago shinedown was staying at the hotel I was working at. One night they walked by to go to their rooms and I said “.45 is my favorite song!” They heard and came back up to me and were thankful and Chatted with me for a few mins. I told them I was in a band too. I was too nervous to ask for a pic but Eric came by the next night alone and I was able to get a pic. I also showed him my bass since I brought it to work to play late at night (I worked the graveyard shift. Saw Eric at NAMM not long after and showed him the pic and said that was me! They’re so nice!
Fun fact..the names on the rooms were their real names and I was like “Eric bass?” Thay sounds so familiar..OMG..that guys in Shinedown. This type of rock is not that popular in so cal so literally NOT ONE coworker knew who they were.
@@Torriaw1 yea, I've heard them on pop stations also. And they're very successful. But what I mean is, Shinedown should be a household name. Like if you were to stop 5 random people on the street, they'd be able to name the band members and all their songs cuz they're THAT good! Lol.
You sound like me, humor me an check out David Goggins if he can’t snap you back to being you and moving on. It may be for men but I don’t think so check out a couple on u,tub I think it will help anyone. Wishing you the best from N.J, USA.
Brent Smith has always been an amazing vocalist, but man, it feels really good to hear him belting out some of these more powerful vocals again! Their new stuff is great too, but this one just really hits that classic Southern Rock vibe that first got me into Shinedown!
SpookeyClown listen to 45, simple man or shed some light. The studio version during the climax of those songs he hits a lot more high notes and really belts it. Live he plays it safe and doesn’t do that. You are unaware of this?
My brother committed suicide a little over 3 years ago. Gunshot. He had a child on the way. He was the sweetest man I had ever known. I listen to this when I miss him. All I hear is the message my brother must have had on his mind before he left. I love his voice. I love Shinedown.
I saw y'all in Phoenix Friday night...I screamed my lungs out to this!!! Sat down and fucking cried after.. y'all don't know just how much I love your music..
Sorry to you, his child, your family, friends to losing him. No one knows what their last thought is when they take their life. My boyfriend took his life December 5th, 2016. It's never easy for us left behind. God Bless you and his child, your family and friends ❤
I got free tickets to a Shinedown show in like 2013, having liked their music but not being a big fan or anything. They put on one of the greatest shows I've ever been to, they absolutely killed it. The whole band sounds wonderful live and they have great energy. They're the real deal
Chris Michaels it's taken a few bars to realize their newest material is them and it's not as dynamic as it was once upon a time. But songs like Call Me will always reflect true Shinedown spirit
@@TommyLourdes-singer-songwriter Shinedown is a fantastic alternative rock band, and, Brent Smith is the voice of said fantastic alternative rock band...which makes him a fantastic vocalist and songwriter!!! Even currently!!!
Chris Michaels ok so maybe it's the way toooooo slick production that is throwing me off....? You're right they really are among the best in the list two generations or more.
Being able to recognize a band/singer based on the sound of the vocals/music is more common than you think. I could list dozens of bands and lead vocalists that are immediately recognizable.
@@jeremywade6986 Yea...and they're successful bands, usually, with a significant amount of album sales. Shinedown is one of these bands, and Brent Smith has a VERY unique singing voice that's VERY recognizable!!! If you don't realize that, or you don't care about Brent Smith and Shinedown, it doesn't matter what YOU think...because the truth is the truth!!!
Been having no motivation and feeling dead inside lately. I woke up one day and this song playing in my head, and I knew then it's gonna be one of those days, weeks or months.
They performed for us in Kuwait in Oct / Nov 2006 prior to pushing into Iraq for a 15 month deployment. I always remember them playing for us it meant a lot. 🙏
I first heard this song years ago, not long after my 15 year old son killed himself... It hit me real hard & years went by & I couldn't listen to it without crying, it sounded like the words he might have said, if he thought someone would listen... I saw this acoustic version tonight, & wanted to check it out. I love it, & I didn't cry -- I guess we really do heal, with time.
I’m 65. Me appreciating great music at my age? Shouldn’t look out of place. I’ve always been pretty cool. I just got older. My heart still feels every word. Don’t count the elderly out. We have a lot to share. We’re all the same. Age, race or gender. If we were all the same, it would be extremely boring… 🫵🏻😉🌤️ We can all learn from one another.
Wish I could sing or play guitars like you guys. Big thumbs up for all the great songs for all these years Seems like I have been listening to your music for like a decade or more.
Shinedown is without a doubt, one of the greatest bands ever! This song was one of the first of many great hits, I always have loved '45', the original version and the acoustic one👍👍🤟!
I still don't get how he isn't more known. This mans voice is top tier, easy. If he did Sound of Silence with David Draiman, I could die right after I listened to it for a second time.
Brent covered Unchained Melody acoustic under the acoustic project Smith and Myers & it will never get the exposure that Disturbed got with Sound of Silence. If he would have done the song as Shinedown & released it they would have blown up with exposure but he didn't do that.
Send away for a priceless gift One not subtle, one not on the list Send away for a perfect world One not simply, so absurd In these times of doing what you're told Keep these feelings, no one knows What ever happened to the young man's heart? Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45 Swimming through the ashes of another life No real reason to accept the way things have changed Staring down the barrel of a 45 Send a message to the unborn child Keep your eyes open for a while In a box high up on the shelf, left for you, no one else There's a piece of a puzzle known as life Wrapped in guilt, sealed up tight What ever happened to the young man's heart? Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45 Swimming through the ashes of another life No real reason to accept the way things have changed Staring down the barrel of a 45 Everyone's pointing their fingers Always condemning me And nobody knows what I believe I believe And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45 Swimming through the ashes of another life No real reason to accept the way things have changed Staring down the barrel of a 45 And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45 And I'm swimming through the ashes of another life There is no real reason to accept the way things have changed Staring down the barrel of a 45, 45
He has overcome so frickin much and he just oozes positivity. I have a ton of admiration for Brent. and the rest of Shinedown. He tends to get all of the attention but Shinedown is more than even Brent, it's the whole band. I hope they ALL keep rockin for as long as I live. They are one of the few remaining Bastions for the real rockers out there and a true inspration for what we should all become. I hope they stay strong and keep doing what they do.
Brent's voice has held up well over time, dam he looks so different since I first heard him sing this great tune..who ever wrote the lytic is simply a genius..
I agree very underrated band and vocalist Brent Smith his vocals are just amazing, unique, soulful! Shinedown rocks!! I'm digging Brent Ghostbusters shirt, Classic!! 👏🙂👍
Brent is the best male singer on the earth today. His voice is such an amazing instrument. I’ve literally seen shinedown live 6 times, and my Pandora never leaves their station!! I hope they continue to create records for many years to come.
Great song! Great vocals! You can tell when someone has a good voice because when there is just one instrument or none and they sound great, they can sing really well!
@thebrentsmith Brent has such a wonderful vocal range. He has sung songs like Mustang Sally and made them his own. The high notes he sings like in Daylight send chills down my spine. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Every single time they are in Germany I do my best to be there. Seen them 5 times live and I won't stop going. Shinedown live is the most amazing experience
@@SuperPhoenix411 I'm actually an Alter Bridge fan. To be honest, Myles's fan :D I met him in person. I wouldn't compare him with anyone. But Brent's tone just melts you :D
I shook this guys hand on stage in Sommerset Wi., when they first came out. It's a moment I'll never forget because he got me through a really tough time.
I believe we are all granted ć lives"while we're "alive" on earth. Some people look at it as "bond chances" but I look at em as lives... The lyrics "swimming thru the ashes of another life" to me represents the death of the "old you", the life you lived before you saved yourself... We're not granted second chances too often, but if you ever get one, hold onto it with dear life!
It's interesting to see this acoustic version vs the one 15 yrs ago when Shinedown performed in someone's home as a radio station contest. I love how acoustics are all unique.
Brent in my opinion is Rock's most criminally underrated front man.
I strongly second that.
it's for the best i think , that means he will stay original
Obsurd vocal ability.
What about myles kennedy?
Zack Myers is also an underrated guitarist
Brent, Corey Taylor and Arron Lewis need to do a song together
THAT WOULD BE FUCKING FANTASTIC 💛🤘💛👌
Sully Erna??
+ Ivan Moody 💪🏻
@@chelsieadams9507 I seen Godsmack and Halestorm last Sunday in Alpharetta Georgia and it was a Fucking FANTASTIC show!!!
@@thegeorgiacreekwalker491 Jealous! I bet it was!
About 10 years ago shinedown was staying at the hotel I was working at. One night they walked by to go to their rooms and I said “.45 is my favorite song!” They heard and came back up to me and were thankful and Chatted with me for a few mins. I told them I was in a band too. I was too nervous to ask for a pic but Eric came by the next night alone and I was able to get a pic. I also showed him my bass since I brought it to work to play late at night (I worked the graveyard shift. Saw Eric at NAMM not long after and showed him the pic and said that was me! They’re so nice!
they are literally so nice. and you're so lucky (:
I love it! 🥰
Fun fact..the names on the rooms were their real names and I was like “Eric bass?” Thay sounds so familiar..OMG..that guys in Shinedown. This type of rock is not that popular in so cal so literally NOT ONE coworker knew who they were.
@@iKyuubi1995 I am so sorry, I wish you the best.
Cool story
You know you're a bad ass when all you need is a guitarist, stool, and mic.
Killed it
It just boggles my mind that Shinedown aren't one of thee biggest bands out. They put on a stellar live performance.
I kno right!? Exactly what I was thinking.
They are thou they play them on pop stations even lol....
@@Torriaw1 yea, I've heard them on pop stations also. And they're very successful. But what I mean is, Shinedown should be a household name. Like if you were to stop 5 random people on the street, they'd be able to name the band members and all their songs cuz they're THAT good! Lol.
I know, I saw them in Vegas last summer and they were outstanding
I've seen them 10 times. They put on the best live performance out of any band I've seen!
This guy saved my life. Really.
You sound like me, humor me an check out David Goggins if he can’t snap you back to being you and moving on. It may be for men but I don’t think so check out a couple on u,tub I think it will help anyone. Wishing you the best from N.J, USA.
You wouldn't believe how many times I've done it.
Thanks God 🙏 I’m glad your alive
Brent Smith has always been an amazing vocalist, but man, it feels really good to hear him belting out some of these more powerful vocals again! Their new stuff is great too, but this one just really hits that classic Southern Rock vibe that first got me into Shinedown!
To be honest this was understated and nothing compared to the Planet of Sound Sessions..✨ but still nice
dude my names josh corbett were like brothers!
He doesn’t belt anything like the studio versions. Such a lunch bag let down.
@@MrPantera123456 What do you mean?
SpookeyClown listen to 45, simple man or shed some light. The studio version during the climax of those songs he hits a lot more high notes and really belts it. Live he plays it safe and doesn’t do that. You are unaware of this?
They saved my life, gave me the strength to walk out that hospital after 5 doctors told I wouldn't make it , They Saved me..
Love this. Be strong. Love
such an undrafted comment.
My brother committed suicide a little over 3 years ago. Gunshot. He had a child on the way. He was the sweetest man I had ever known. I listen to this when I miss him. All I hear is the message my brother must have had on his mind before he left. I love his voice. I love Shinedown.
.... :( May he rest in Peace.
Condolences
So sorry for the loss of your brother. I lost mine to Vietnam 1968
I saw y'all in Phoenix Friday night...I screamed my lungs out to this!!! Sat down and fucking cried after.. y'all don't know just how much I love your music..
Sorry to you, his child, your family, friends to losing him. No one knows what their last thought is when they take their life. My boyfriend took his life December 5th, 2016. It's never easy for us left behind. God Bless you and his child, your family and friends ❤
No matter how he rearranges this song, it still hits hard in the Feels.
I got free tickets to a Shinedown show in like 2013, having liked their music but not being a big fan or anything. They put on one of the greatest shows I've ever been to, they absolutely killed it. The whole band sounds wonderful live and they have great energy. They're the real deal
true that
Acoustic versions are always top tier
Brent Smith has that very unique voice that when you hear it, you instantly know that it's him...AWESOME!!!😎🖒
Chris Michaels it's taken a few bars to realize their newest material is them and it's not as dynamic as it was once upon a time.
But songs like Call Me will always reflect true Shinedown spirit
@@TommyLourdes-singer-songwriter Shinedown is a fantastic alternative rock band, and, Brent Smith is the voice of said fantastic alternative rock band...which makes him a fantastic vocalist and songwriter!!!
Even currently!!!
Chris Michaels ok so maybe it's the way toooooo slick production that is throwing me off....? You're right they really are among the best in the list two generations or more.
Being able to recognize a band/singer based on the sound of the vocals/music is more common than you think. I could list dozens of bands and lead vocalists that are immediately recognizable.
@@jeremywade6986 Yea...and they're successful bands, usually, with a significant amount of album sales.
Shinedown is one of these bands, and Brent Smith has a VERY unique singing voice that's VERY recognizable!!!
If you don't realize that, or you don't care about Brent Smith and Shinedown, it doesn't matter what YOU think...because the truth is the truth!!!
Been having no motivation and feeling dead inside lately. I woke up one day and this song playing in my head, and I knew then it's gonna be one of those days, weeks or months.
Good lord his voice has simply gotten better with age.
Shinedown is underrated.
🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
One of the only bands singing relatable songs, touching lives, making a difference.
#GOAT 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
Just plain WOW!! 45 is the first Shinedown song I've ever heard & it honestly gets better every time they perform it.
I do too. More than ten years ago...
🇧🇷
"Swimming through the ashes of another life" is a such a powerful lyric for me.
He aint afraid of no ghosts!!
SquidBag ghost mustard
The best band of all time
They performed for us in Kuwait in Oct / Nov 2006 prior to pushing into Iraq for a 15 month deployment. I always remember them playing for us it meant a lot. 🙏
I cry every time I hear this song. Absolute masterpiece of music
Best voice I've ever heard. Even his concerts sound the same. Amazing band
He’s incredible! You need to check out Myles Kennedy! Myles has an even more amazing voice if that’s possible :)
His voice is so beautiful and it comes so fucking easy
I first heard this song years ago, not long after my 15 year old son killed himself... It hit me real hard & years went by & I couldn't listen to it without crying, it sounded like the words he might have said, if he thought someone would listen... I saw this acoustic version tonight, & wanted to check it out. I love it, & I didn't cry -- I guess we really do heal, with time.
I love Brent's taming of this, but letting the most powerful moments just SHINE. Dude is the GOAT and always will be.
Kudo's to Zach plucking those strings! The guitar sounded amazing.
This is the OCEAN THAT YOU YOU NEVER BELIEVE
He sounds perfect live. Show after show,night after night. Hes flawless. One of the best male singers ever. 🎶❤
I’m 65. Me appreciating great music at my age? Shouldn’t look out of place. I’ve always been pretty cool. I just got older. My heart still feels every word. Don’t count the elderly out. We have a lot to share. We’re all the same. Age, race or gender. If we were all the same, it would be extremely boring… 🫵🏻😉🌤️ We can all learn from one another.
The Will to live, Will always outway the ability to die!!
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE YOUNG MAN'S HEART? Still hits me hard 15 years later. Amazing!
Wish I could sing or play guitars like you guys. Big thumbs up for all the great songs for all these years Seems like I have been listening to your music for like a decade or more.
This is one of the deepest, heart felt emotional tune, that's kick ass. Love this man's everything, he sings me
These guys always get my attention. Such sweet music. I missed them in my younger years. But they have me now.
Shinedown is without a doubt, one of the greatest bands ever! This song was one of the first of many great hits, I always have loved '45', the original version and the acoustic one👍👍🤟!
This version is beautiful, Shinedown are so underrated
I still don't get how he isn't more known. This mans voice is top tier, easy. If he did Sound of Silence with David Draiman, I could die right after I listened to it for a second time.
Brent covered Unchained Melody acoustic under the acoustic project Smith and Myers & it will never get the exposure that Disturbed got with Sound of Silence. If he would have done the song as Shinedown & released it they would have blown up with exposure but he didn't do that.
Find God if disturbed doing simon and Garfunkel meant anything to you..
Your not forgotten Samantha page 12/30/93
Send away for a priceless gift
One not subtle, one not on the list
Send away for a perfect world
One not simply, so absurd
In these times of doing what you're told
Keep these feelings, no one knows
What ever happened to the young man's heart?
Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
Send a message to the unborn child
Keep your eyes open for a while
In a box high up on the shelf, left for you, no one else
There's a piece of a puzzle known as life
Wrapped in guilt, sealed up tight
What ever happened to the young man's heart?
Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
Everyone's pointing their fingers
Always condemning me
And nobody knows what I believe
I believe
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
And I'm swimming through the ashes of another life
There is no real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45, 45
Anyone else still jamming to this in 2019?!
It came out this year.
Lol
Always
considering this video was released in 2019 yes
Lee tolbert me in November 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻 hell yeah I LOVE ❤️ shinedown
Saw them at star land this year. Unreal. The voice. Performance. Transforms you
You sir have taken the words out of my mouth, it absolutely transforms you.
I saw them live for the second time back in May at a metal festival. Hands down one of the best performances I’ve ever seen.
How is this man not a billionaire
Brent is beyond amazing. I can never get tired of hearing his voice. YOu can feel the emotion in it!
This man’s voice is otherworldly amazing
Soon as the chorus started... shivers!
mikeyb31 I love when music does that. You know it’s good when the goosebumps hit you and you get that feeling in your gut.
For me it was when I was in 7th grade and it was the barrel of a 20 gauge shotgun. That was about 18 years ago. This shit still fucks with me today.
He has overcome so frickin much and he just oozes positivity. I have a ton of admiration for Brent. and the rest of Shinedown. He tends to get all of the attention but Shinedown is more than even Brent, it's the whole band. I hope they ALL keep rockin for as long as I live. They are one of the few remaining Bastions for the real rockers out there and a true inspration for what we should all become. I hope they stay strong and keep doing what they do.
Their chemistry is amazing
I'm still blown away by this rendition... Skynrd was one of my favorites in high school.
Brent and ban at fn amazing!
This isn't a Skynyrd song though.
I love this acoustic version so much.
His voice is so amazing.
Brent's voice has held up well over time, dam he looks so different since I first heard him sing this great tune..who ever wrote the lytic is simply a genius..
He did!
The change in pitch, to save your voice. It shows you are human, as well as an absolute master at your craft.
brings back memories, RIP Daniel Schwarzwälder ! You will never be forgotten
Incredible voice! Brent is amazing! 🤘👏🙌
agreed
Love this band. His voice wow!! In concert its beyond words.
Brent Smith can sing just about any song an make it awesome an Zach Myers is one heck of a guitarist
die allerersten 3 Töne und man weiß was Profis sind. Einfach nur ein Genuß 👌
Not many singers can give me goosebumps (ASMR) when they sing but damn. This is one of them that most certainly can. Constantly.
Man.. Just turned 27..N.A.I first heard of Shinedown 7 years. Of being clean. Your songs remind me how not to be and don't want to be.. Anymore
My favorite Shinedown song💓 his voice
This song it was like i wrote it.....Thumbs up to them and and share their music everybody .Thumbs up from Montréal Québec FR :)
I agree very underrated band and vocalist Brent Smith his vocals are just amazing, unique, soulful! Shinedown rocks!! I'm digging Brent Ghostbusters shirt, Classic!! 👏🙂👍
Brent is the best male singer on the earth today. His voice is such an amazing instrument. I’ve literally seen shinedown live 6 times, and my Pandora never leaves their station!! I hope they continue to create records for many years to come.
I love how Brent arranges the vocals.
Literally can't stop listening and watching him. I have no idea how could i possibly miss their music trough the years...
Guys voice is fucking excellent. Can’t wait for more
Great song! Great vocals! You can tell when someone has a good voice because when there is just one instrument or none and they sound great, they can sing really well!
Only a few songs have given me goosebumps every time i hear them .. the acoustic version of 45 is one of those songs
Totally agree!
God, his voice is amazing!
@thebrentsmith Brent has such a wonderful vocal range. He has sung songs like Mustang Sally and made them his own. The high notes he sings like in Daylight send chills down my spine. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of the Best Bands to see Live in Concert ~ So much Energy 🤘
Agreed. We saw them on a co-headline tour with Godsmack and they played at first and it was just like wow poor Godsmack's gotta go up after that.
AHHHH man this has to be the plugged in version!
Saw them at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Best concert I’ve ever seen.
Saw them at Harrah's
I wish this recording was on Spotify, he sings it amazingly no matter how he changes it up.
I remember being a senior when this song/album came out... what ever happened to passionate music is the real question 🎶
i totally agree! todays music sucks!
I really like the many voice inflections he moves to and from...it almost sounds like more than one man's voice...impressive indeed!
Amazing vocals. I could listen to him all day.
I do! 😆 everyday all day.
No auto tune just pure talent emotion great singer brett .all passion
Damn. Sounds even better now.
Every single time they are in Germany I do my best to be there. Seen them 5 times live and I won't stop going. Shinedown live is the most amazing experience
That's how the son of Myles Kennedy and James Hetfield sounds like. The precision of Myles and roughness of James are all included.
Meraj Hashemi I love Brent, but you can’t even try to put him in the same category as Myles, myles is one of the greatest rock vocalists to ever live
@@SuperPhoenix411 agreed
@@SuperPhoenix411 I'm actually an Alter Bridge fan. To be honest, Myles's fan :D I met him in person. I wouldn't compare him with anyone. But Brent's tone just melts you :D
Thanks to Slash for those comments👏
@@TheBondocFam slash? I've been listening to Alter Bridge since One Day Remains. Was the first album I ever bought
Wish they would just sing the song in the original way. He always does that with live sessions.
I shook this guys hand on stage in Sommerset Wi., when they first came out. It's a moment I'll never forget because he got me through a really tough time.
And they are so genuinely nice and humble ... 💙💙💙💙
My third favorite vocalist of all time amazing.
My autistic son loves you guys so much!! Keep rockin for us!👊🤘
I believe we are all granted ć lives"while we're "alive" on earth. Some people look at it as "bond chances" but I look at em as lives... The lyrics "swimming thru the ashes of another life" to me represents the death of the "old you", the life you lived before you saved yourself... We're not granted second chances too often, but if you ever get one, hold onto it with dear life!
the way he stretches his leg after the first chorus like how he sang it was nothing-
His fuckin voice over the years have gotten more and more beautiful! But this version this right here is more emotion in it!
Brents voice is amazing!
Shinedown is by far the best I've ever seen live. Come back to Nashville Bridgestone soon please! One hell of a show
My heart jumps at 3:31 and I love it 🥰 🥰🥰😍😍😍
Yes!
This album started it all 4 me
I WILL FOLLOW SHINEDOWN 4 Ever.
Great vocals on this version too. Love it!
Brent Smith and Myles Kennedy are the two most underrated frontmen in rock today. Truly gifted vocalists both of them. :)
Hes got such an amazing voice
The song that started it all for me and my intense love for this band/for Brent. STELLAR on every level.
One of the most beautiful voices out there ❤️
It's interesting to see this acoustic version vs the one 15 yrs ago when Shinedown performed in someone's home as a radio station contest. I love how acoustics are all unique.