I've been an Uncle Tupelo fan since the beginning. Jay's delivery here gives me goosebumps. No one else sounds like him. There's a melancholy in most of his songs. This is beautiful.
Jay lives just a few streets over from me in south St. Louis, I see him at the grocery store a lot. I empathize with a lot of the emotion in his songs, coming from the same crappy area as him.
This song is more poignant to me in 2020 than it was when I made my comment as Katewrit all those years ago. Hope everyone is safe and I'm still up for the road when you all are!! This song is so gorgeous!!
I started listening to Son Volt back when I was younger because of his distinct voice. That tone hasn't died out one bit since the early 90's. The one thing that has changed is my appreciation for Farrar's lyrics. As a California kid, it's nice to get out and enjoy the simple things in life and avoiding the mainstream nonsense that's sponsored and shoved in front of us. There's nothing like having a nice refreshing cruise down the 101 and letting "the wind take your troubles away".
I agree. Jay Farrar is an amazing musician. This or any other generation. He can make a great statement, but the music is always perfection. He's an all-time great.
Guys bands like Jay and Paul Westerberg, Shawn Mullins, Old 97's, etc. define American roots rock. The rock/alt/country hybrid with bright, evocative/catchy lyrics and a guitar hook. Let's keep American roots alt rock alive.
Left A Slide is one of my favorite SV tracks, Windfall topping my list along with Ten Second News. Left A Slide is a song about the slow and inevitable death of a relationship. It's a fairly universal human experience that has a deep personal impact on an individual. I'm a huge Jay fan but I will say that sometimes he lyrically relies on cliché too much, Left A Slide is packed with them but in its case they work perfectly.
He is more of a St Louis guy. I know Im replying to a comment that is almost a year old but we only have a handful of things to be proud of here in stl haha
what in tha fuck that’s a great name you got there. If only it were up to me... that being said he might actually have a chance if he ran for mayor of stl.
Right, it's what I refer to as "alt-country", ie. Band of Horses, Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo, Deer Tick, Bill Callahan, etc etc. Son Volt just has a really good American sound, a sound that was developed in more rural areas and now has reached a mainstream.
@Katewrit85 I'm with you kate... right there with you... my job ain't worth much anyway except putting just enough in the bank to last a month or so....of course, you gotta bring yr son volt albums for the trip to burn a hole in yr stereo :)
It's all subjective... I most certainly consider Band of Horses alt-country. I also agree on The Jayhawks... I remember when "take me with you when you go" came on the radio in 1992, but haven't really liked the jayhawks since that album (Hollywood Town Hall). I would definitely consider both of the Earle's alt-country (Justin & Steve). Whiskeytown is a classic and launched the great career of Ryan Adams. I'd maybe add Rhett Millers solo stuff, and Slobberbone. I'd consider Dwight alt somewhat.
please know that I love Jay but if you close your eyes when he sings and picture the brother from Napoleon Dynamite doing his "technology" song from the wedding, you'll see what I'm chuckling about.
@Katewrit85 Is it too late to join you my friend? I play a nice guitar and I just wanna get lost with good people whom I can just live a life with no worries or fears.
I disappeared once...Amarillo. 20 k cash, 2 lb of high grade weed and my truck full of tools. I chased a woman down there from NY. My greatest victory and defeat. and a my greatest defeat and victory.....oh well.
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Only recently got turned onto Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, etc….
So thankful…
Wonderful music…
I've been an Uncle Tupelo fan since the beginning. Jay's delivery here gives me goosebumps. No one else sounds like him. There's a melancholy in most of his songs. This is beautiful.
Jay lives just a few streets over from me in south St. Louis, I see him at the grocery store a lot. I empathize with a lot of the emotion in his songs, coming from the same crappy area as him.
A man with a song with just his acoustic and a harp. Holy fuck this is awesome.
Well done Jay! One of the best song writers of a generation and most people don't know of him.
I love this song! Such a great work of art by Mr. Farrar. Combination of great melody and interesting lyrics.
I could hum this song to myself all day and not get tired of it. The tune itself communicates resilience and overcoming adversity.
This song is more poignant to me in 2020 than it was when I made my comment as Katewrit all those years ago. Hope everyone is safe and I'm still up for the road when you all are!! This song is so gorgeous!!
Excellent. Glad you remembered the song.
I started listening to Son Volt back when I was younger because of his distinct voice. That tone hasn't died out one bit since the early 90's. The one thing that has changed is my appreciation for Farrar's lyrics. As a California kid, it's nice to get out and enjoy the simple things in life and avoiding the mainstream nonsense that's sponsored and shoved in front of us. There's nothing like having a nice refreshing cruise down the 101 and letting "the wind take your troubles away".
I agree. Jay Farrar is an amazing musician. This or any other generation. He can make a great statement, but the music is always perfection.
He's an all-time great.
the great one, roots man jay farrar. still calling st. louis home
Jay is awesome! From Uncle Tupelo to Son Volt to his solo stuff. Awesome
Jay shows just how talented he really is here. Outstanding!
Jay is like our generation's Neil Young. Here with his acoustic guitar and harmonica that is none the more obvious.
Hell yeah! Missing the harmonies but soooo good!
@@desoztopdesoz2456 are u saying neil young did?
@@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor yup, he is a fcking libtard cancer who stabbed his country in the back fck him
you aint wrong ,im 66 this is so good .....!
He’s the American 🇺🇸 poet.
Truckers can relate...
son volt, wilco etc
jay continues to capture the life.
What a great story teller...
Such effortless talent!
So damn good. Love it!
simply amazing
This gets stuck in my head ALL the time. The wife tells me to stop singing it.
Jason Parker Divorce her.
That happened to me also...weird.
so I killed.
I'm fucking kidding ....before the fuzz shows up of course....
@@fartknocker8363 dont make an old man laugh ,ive wet my pants lol
Love this band!, We play them a lot on the station.
Guys bands like Jay and Paul Westerberg, Shawn Mullins, Old 97's, etc. define American roots rock. The rock/alt/country hybrid with bright, evocative/catchy lyrics and a guitar hook. Let's keep American roots alt rock alive.
simple down home and wonderful..thanky for this
Left A Slide is one of my favorite SV tracks, Windfall topping my list along with Ten Second News. Left A Slide is a song about the slow and inevitable death of a relationship. It's a fairly universal human experience that has a deep personal impact on an individual. I'm a huge Jay fan but I will say that sometimes he lyrically relies on cliché too much, Left A Slide is packed with them but in its case they work perfectly.
great songwriter..
the most modern existential poet alive!
midwestern329 - i was with you but now i am a believer - i can't wait for new stuff to come out.
to the op - thanks!
so cool...
Switching it over to AM, searching for a truer sound...a Mexicali radio station.
Somewhere in Louisiana, my home state
Can folk get better than this?Farrar is the king of melancholic ballads. He and his band Son Volt also play great alt country rock
Beautiful.....awesome....perfect.
@JLDB1987 I give that a huge HELL-YES! It's not so easily found nowadays but so worth it when you do.
When I listen this voice I only think in one thing, Country Music.
Real soothing sounds, good stuff
Good job ~~reminds me of some "Neil Young" great song writing
awesome
Watching in 2019 and thinking alt-country performed by Chicago natives might just be the truest form of contemporary Americana.
He is more of a St Louis guy. I know Im replying to a comment that is almost a year old but we only have a handful of things to be proud of here in stl haha
@@jrswell you should make him honorary mayor and then president
what in tha fuck that’s a great name you got there. If only it were up to me... that being said he might actually have a chance if he ran for mayor of stl.
You don´t understand me, when I say country music it´s in a good way, just how country should be, and how I like.
Älskar låten.
Goin to see Jay solo friday in Covington!!!
Right, it's what I refer to as "alt-country", ie. Band of Horses, Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo, Deer Tick, Bill Callahan, etc etc. Son Volt just has a really good American sound, a sound that was developed in more rural areas and now has reached a mainstream.
Nice performance, man.
Please upload all the songs he played that day :)
@Katewrit85 I'm with you kate... right there with you... my job ain't worth much anyway except putting just enough in the bank to last a month or so....of course, you gotta bring yr son volt albums for the trip to burn a hole in yr stereo :)
we need money for wine and smokes and I AM WITH YA GIRL... ALL THE WAY...
Genius
SCREW JAY FARRAR, JEFF TWEEDY RULES! Ok, i'm just kidding. Farrar is amazing, and if it hadn't been for Wilco, I might not have discovered Son Volt.
Whatta goddamn song!!!
@SEXICUBAN25
Still here, always loved Jat for staying true to his roots
Tremenda canción.
@JLDB1987 don't forget the Drive-by Truckers and Lucero..... they rock
Nice song!
I've cross-countried the Pinheaded States more times than i can count, zanies....this music nails the bizarreness to the wall
It's all subjective... I most certainly consider Band of Horses alt-country. I also agree on The Jayhawks... I remember when "take me with you when you go" came on the radio in 1992, but haven't really liked the jayhawks since that album (Hollywood Town Hall). I would definitely consider both of the Earle's alt-country (Justin & Steve). Whiskeytown is a classic and launched the great career of Ryan Adams. I'd maybe add Rhett Millers solo stuff, and Slobberbone. I'd consider Dwight alt somewhat.
GOOD SHIT
Stay true Jay
Can't escape the smell of cigarettes ....
I live close to Mexicali. It's super hot there 115+
Jay and a guitar.
please know that I love Jay but if you close your eyes when he sings and picture the brother from Napoleon Dynamite doing his "technology" song from the wedding, you'll see what I'm chuckling about.
dam!
Yeah, That was pretty good.
harmonica sorta sounds like jeff tweedy's harmonica on sunken treasure. give it a listen you can hear the similarities
wow
real music. like the jayhawks.
an american treasure
I love the down syndrom guy lol
@Katewrit85 Is it too late to join you my friend? I play a nice guitar and I just wanna get lost with good people whom I can just live a life with no worries or fears.
nobody does what he does......great sadness
Try listening to Hayes Carll, Ray Wiley Hubbard, John Hiatt, Gurf Morlix, or Jefffrey Foucault. But you are correct...One of the best.
Pretty please
Jay Farrar recalls what happens when 400 drunk college fans would rather see the opening act. Read more at The Worst Gig (WorstGig.com).
I disappeared once...Amarillo. 20 k cash, 2 lb of high grade weed and my truck full of tools. I chased a woman down there from NY. My greatest victory and defeat. and a my greatest defeat and victory.....oh well.
Youre kidding me, I bet Jay thought the man the thing!
Joe Flynn
what kind of guitar is that?
Best I can tell looking around that guitar is a Brownsville... Not a whole lot of info on them though
Thanks, looks nice
Scott Stevens It's actually a Bill Bonanzinga guitar, handmade in New York. My buddy has one as well and they are absolutely killer guitars!
Don't forget Roger Clyne.
The new Springsteen
Check out "Love My Country Pie" ruclips.net/video/9qfWBW5osaU/видео.html
Yeah, the masses will always ask for candy over substance. Just watch TV and you'll see the public's taste
don't put too much thought into it
Zzzzzz. Give me Tweedy's music any day
@curragh 42 Wilco have gone very odd and non musical now too
boring