@@stoned420ifly ZOOM, right over your head! I was relating his music to music I heard back in MY day. Bob Dillon, Arlo Guthrie, John Prine, etc. Then I used the name of his song in part of my comment; "That Can't Be Right"
Hi! I'm an "old" hippie woman too. I'm so grateful for this young man.....singing the songs that opened up our eyes and hearts in the 60's. Hoping the same for this generation and beyond. Welcome Jesse!
"my friends would try and cheer me up the best they knew to do there's no rescuing a diver with two cinder blocks for shoes" I felt these lines in the core of my being.
Got you in my recommends for your United Health Care, that someone had stolen for their own channel... then went searching for your channel... you deserve a Million subscribers... cheers bro...
“Most of life is wishing, trying to get back, to a memory of a memory, you never might have had.” Dang Jesse, you’re a true artist. Thanks again brother 🙏
Just found you... great stuff you have. I'm an old guy (72) and what you are doing sounds so reminiscent of Bob Dylan; maybe John Prine too. You are doing some great stuff. Thank you.
Jesse I discovered you the week of my mom’s death in March, and you helped me with the pain I felt. My dad died last week and I am here being soothed by your funny important songs. Thank you for loading to RUclips.
@@botfrosty interesting. I’ve been wondering if those grins are at someone who’s in the field with him. I think you’re right, and that will change for the better how I watch him going forward. 😊
Dang Jesse is slamming out bangers daily. He's my favorite artist right now. I like all his songs. This one is one of his especially good ones. I'm amazed every time. I want to buy all his songs.
Oh my god. I just discovered Jesse Welles 20 minutes ago. This is the 3rd song of his I have heard, and I am fucking smitten. Some of his lyrics feel to me like they were pulled from some recess in my own head. It's so rare for me to hear lyrics that are so relatable.
hes speaking on issues we all deal with and putting it in an entertaining way that makes you think on it. people have been doing it forever, and republicans recently have been swapping the entertainment part with just hateful "solutions" to non related issues
To all Jesse Wells fans he just had an album drop on Apple Music. It’s got a a lot of the songs we’ve fell in love with. It the same Jesse , just his voice and his wonderful guitar picking. I suggest people support this artist. We already know his got a cool thing going on. The name of the Album is Hells Welles.
Like Bob Dylan, but much more authentic and honest, best songwriter I've come across in decades. The world needs music like this more than ever right now.
With tears in my eyes. Oh my God is this human real? We owe it to the world to get this artist as much exposure as we can. To those of yu that were not around for the folk songs from those that gave a shit...this is what it looked like. Truth telling. Bless you my brother. As a musician myself I will begin to do some of your tunes as well.
My goodness real talent for a change. I'm 84 and just never thought I'd ever hear fabulous musical material like this ever again before I croak. Thank you Jesse Welles. Now don't you go letting this go to your head but this old boy says you sir, are genius. Wow!!!!🎶👋🥰
I agree with your comment one hundred percent. I am so happy I came across this young man, he has an outstanding talent. There is nothing like good music to stimulate your inner feelings make you feel alive, happy, put a smile on your face you feel joyful. I have felt all of these emotions while listening to this young man. The wonderful thing about good music age has nothing to do with it because it takes us to a different place it is wonderful. This young man has a very special talent, he has been blessed. I think age is just a no, we are as old as we think, it is best not to get hung up on a number if we are healthy. I think Jesse will appreciate your positive comment, he certainly deserves it. I like you wasn’t borne yesterday as they say I have been around for a time myself . I think we know good music when we hear it because we have heard the very best in days gone by.
This guy is a time traveller, he was sitting on that same log in 1965. Same song. Good thing, 60 years ago he would have only been heard by a handfull of folks. Now its millions.
Real music, from a good heart and deep soul. No drum machines, no auto tune, no multiple takes. Welles works for over a decade and makes no headway in music. Then he strips away everything. No band. No production values. No nice gear. He wandered into the woods with a funny old guitar so it's just pure, unadulterated Welles, and it's what we were all waiting for without even knowing it.
I will say it sounds like his voice is a little rougher and I can't help but wonder if something happened there, medically or just living too hard on the road or whatever LOL. As a singer, I'd imagine that can be pretty fucking devastating, And I hope that if he worried, He can rest assured now that he found a good Lane. That said, If it's just a way that he can work his voice and still has his more polished version, Good on him!
As I sit here in my hotel ready to play my corporate music director gig tomorrow, and after 3 decades in pop music this guy comes along and reminds me with a swift punch to the gut why picked up a guitar in the first place. I’m so humbled and inspired right now. Thanks Jesse. Real art real music real performance.
This man’s music has changed my life. I just went through the worst break up ever and there’s always Jesse Welles. On the other side of the pond, miles away. He seems to know me, as others, with his songs.
Another absolutely perfect song! This guy just flat out does not miss. God I love the recent resurgence of popularity in folk/Appalachian-esque music. I'm in my thirties and my parents were a bit older compared to my friends, so while they were all listening to the new Toby Keith albums, I was listening to John Prine. Thank you Jesse, for not only helping to bring back my love for these "simple" folk songs and restoring my faith in humanity a bit.
Brother keep writing and singing. Your songs have made an old man happy. (And I am sharing them.) You got the mojo. Don't stop. You have a gift. Keep sharing it.
I cannot listen to this song without crying like a baby. Thank you so much for this. I lost my 6 yr old niece last year to a brain tumor and I have not smiled since then until now.
America is not dead. Neither is humanity. The art of writing compelling lyrics with deeper meaning than “oh baby baby” is not dead yet either. Thanks for reminding me and all of us.
This is grade A songwriting. I usually listen to hip hop so this is really not my usual genre but I keep coming back to this song & I can't get enough. 11/10 Jesse. Keep at it.
I've been writing music as well for years but just kept it in my secret place for fear of negative comments before, now I think that is about to change. Thank you, Jesse Welles, I guess fear is really a mind killer.
@@mandla-nkosi Fear is your worst enemy that lies within you holding you back from accomplishing what you can in life. You are your own worst enemy if you don’t let go of fear. It not what others think or feel it is what you are doing to your self by allowing fear to hold you back, that blame lies within you, go for it you have everything to gain.
There's so much heart and soul in your music. It truly brings a tear to my eyes. I miss music like this that spoke to me, the way your music does. Jessie I found you now and that cant be right.
I keep coming back to this song. I have played it more times than any song since I was a kid back in the 70's. Now I'm going back to play the BUGS song again. Heart full of love.
Greatest American songwriter of all time. It will take a lot of beautiful words in proper order to convince me otherwise. A man, a guitar, and a harmonica have found a place in my heart forever.
This kid is brilliant ! I mean he nails society and the literal crap we are surrounded by today and does it cleverly and with humor and wisdom and on top of that he’s incredibly likable and relatable ! Thank you again and yes : Walmart is just another portal to a type of hell where all reason and logic are robbed and you are sent into a mindless loop ! Bravo young man bravo !
@@vmcshannon part of me is still young! I’ve had cancer and death isn’t really scary. A bad dying scares anyone but not death itself. Want to hug you all, and tell you growing older is okay. It sure beats the alternative. Glad to be alive now to hear this music!
This Lyrical poet of space and time. He has no problem , making stuff rhyme.The way he sings,He’s one of kind.This genius of language really blows my mind.
I always thought reincarnation was kinda a myth, but Jessie is about the greatest accumulation of all the greats before him, so fresh and timeless at the same time. Amazing poetry.
Jesse, you have been lifting my spirits since March, when my mom died, you blew up on RUclips the day my mom died. Thank you for being so incredible and generous, giving us all your talents.❤
That's what I was hearing, too, some John Prine vocals. Lyrics are otherworldly!!! Guthrie and Dylan. What a picker. Great harp! Full-blown entertainer of the century!
love the lyrics. This song is the entire package : great vocals, great playing, great lyrics. Cool line: "you know I'm never gonna whore it out and take that gig again"
You can't never know you're happy if you've never lived without. Amazing line.. In sixty years I hope your name is remembered in the same way Dylan's is today.
I'm an old guy, and it seems I've heard this song before. But deep down, somehow I know, That Can't Be Right...
But maybe it could
He's an old soul
Right on brother, a good comment is always appreciated!
I'm pretty sure he uses older tunes and tweaks them a bit with the rhythm and lyrics.
Same thing was said about "blow the whistle"
@@stoned420ifly ZOOM, right over your head! I was relating his music to music I heard back in MY day. Bob Dillon, Arlo Guthrie, John Prine, etc. Then I used the name of his song in part of my comment; "That Can't Be Right"
John Prine is smiling on this young man from the beyond... thank you
"Wondering what the difference is between dying and growing old..." Man, that hit hard.
Time on earth is the difference. It finally made sense to me. Getting old is nothing like dying.
@@neccowaif9 it sure sucks though I know that much
I’m an old hippie woman. I am enjoying your music!
Hi! I'm an "old" hippie woman too. I'm so grateful for this young man.....singing the songs that opened up our eyes and hearts in the 60's. Hoping the same for this generation and beyond. Welcome Jesse!
@@organic3280 Being an old hippie is a good thing. I hope the kids are inspired to fight the machine with all the new technology available.
You are spot on and so is Jesse
I'm an old hippie woman and I agree
Thank God there's still true folk troubadours that exists today that know how to tell stories
"my friends would try and cheer me up
the best they knew to do
there's no rescuing a diver
with two cinder blocks for shoes"
I felt these lines in the core of my being.
@@ShoggothsAway These few lines, more than all the rest, make me feel like maybe others know what I have felt
Got you in my recommends for your United Health Care, that someone had stolen for their own channel... then went searching for your channel... you deserve a Million subscribers... cheers bro...
“Most of life is wishing, trying to get back, to a memory of a memory, you never might have had.”
Dang Jesse, you’re a true artist. Thanks again brother 🙏
Just found you... great stuff you have. I'm an old guy (72) and what you are doing sounds so reminiscent of Bob Dylan; maybe John Prine too. You are doing some great stuff. Thank you.
"I'm a practitioner of practice, I'm giviing it my best. " Holy crap. What a great line.
This right here is the first music I fell in love with 70 years ago. Yes, real music. I am enchanted.
Jesse I discovered you the week of my mom’s death in March, and you helped me with the pain I felt. My dad died last week and I am here being soothed by your funny important songs. Thank you for loading to RUclips.
"you cant never know you're happy if you've never lived without..." Thank you.
No truer words ever spoken.
I'll Say it again. He is probably the best most consistent lyricist I've heard in my 69 years on this planet.
One of the leaders of the new revolution! lol I’m here for it! Kids talent and message are amazing.
🤍 I like the people who like you, Jesse. I think they may be my people, too. You're bringing us together. And that's alright.
We hear you😊
Cheers from a 30 year old dude chillin in rainy northern Germany ❤
@@Lopro94Guten Abend from Texas.
@@Lopro94. ✌🏽Frieden für dich, aus South Carolina 👋🏽
✨✊✨
My favorite thing about Jesse Welles is he grins really wide whenever he sings a bar he knows is amazing.
that also helps ANY singer sound better - phonetics and physics are wonderful things
@@flamindigo ...and he also gets a gleam in his eye👁
@@botfrosty SAME
@@botfrosty interesting. I’ve been wondering if those grins are at someone who’s in the field with him. I think you’re right, and that will change for the better how I watch him going forward. 😊
Dang Jesse is slamming out bangers daily.
He's my favorite artist right now. I like all his songs. This one is one of his especially good ones. I'm amazed every time. I want to buy all his songs.
Oh my god. I just discovered Jesse Welles 20 minutes ago. This is the 3rd song of his I have heard, and I am fucking smitten. Some of his lyrics feel to me like they were pulled from some recess in my own head. It's so rare for me to hear lyrics that are so relatable.
Me too! United healthcare showed up on my fyp and I’ve been down a rabbit hole since yesterday. I haven’t heard one yet I haven’t listened to twice
hes speaking on issues we all deal with and putting it in an entertaining way that makes you think on it. people have been doing it forever, and republicans recently have been swapping the entertainment part with just hateful "solutions" to non related issues
I found this guy on Facebook, and came looking for him here. He has quickly become one of my favorite musicians!
Who else is here before this song blows the lid off of anything written in this decade?
I think we all are.. lmao..
🙋🏼💪🏻
Here from Deer Lodge Montana 12/21/24 or maybe that can't be right 😮
Only found him a couple of weeks ago. He's amazing. I'm 59yrs old and am so happy about the comeback of folk music. It's about time ❤
Amen
To all Jesse Wells fans he just had an album drop on Apple Music. It’s got a a lot of the songs we’ve fell in love with.
It the same Jesse , just his voice and his wonderful guitar picking.
I suggest people support this artist. We already know his got a cool thing going on.
The name of the Album is Hells Welles.
hands down best artist 2024
Keyword Artist 🎨
Many on the top are just singers, this man is a artist 👏
Like Bob Dylan, but much more authentic and honest, best songwriter I've come across in decades.
The world needs music like this more than ever right now.
Just said the same thing on his United Health song. Glad I found him. I hear a little John Prine in his sound too.
With tears in my eyes. Oh my God is this human real? We owe it to the world to get this artist as much exposure as we can. To those of yu that were not around for the folk songs from those that gave a shit...this is what it looked like. Truth telling. Bless you my brother. As a musician myself I will begin to do some of your tunes as well.
My goodness real talent for a change. I'm 84 and just never thought I'd ever hear fabulous musical material like this ever again before I croak. Thank you Jesse Welles. Now don't you go letting this go to your head but this old boy says you sir, are genius. Wow!!!!🎶👋🥰
I agree with your comment one hundred percent. I am so happy I came across this young man, he has an outstanding talent. There is nothing like good music to stimulate your inner feelings make you feel alive, happy, put a smile on your face you feel joyful. I have felt all of these emotions while listening to this young man. The wonderful thing about good music age has nothing to do with it because it takes us to a different place it is wonderful. This young man has a very special talent, he has been blessed. I think age is just a no, we are as old as we think, it is best not to get hung up on a number if we are healthy. I think Jesse will appreciate your positive comment, he certainly deserves it. I like you wasn’t borne yesterday as they say I have been around for a time myself . I think we know good music when we hear it because we have heard the very best in days gone by.
@@mildredmorine745 Your last sentence says it all.
I had a dream that I told him he was a genius the other night. This man changed my life
"You can't never know you're happy if you've never lived without" I love that line as true and bitter as it resonates with me
This is probably what people felt when Bob Dylan was releasing music. The realness is unreal 😍
The amount of imagery and symbolism is just stunning. I could see myself crying to this under the right circumstances.
Thanks , I thought the art was dead, but you proved that's only in my head. You are a welcome sight to my old tired eyes. Thanks
What a great poet! He creates things in your head if u listen...
Brilliant. You give me hope for the future, man - there are people out there that still are not assimilated into great popcultural grey pulp.
I teared up. I can't give any higher compliment
listen to Autumn next, it made me cry so hard.
This guy is a time traveller, he was sitting on that same log in 1965. Same song. Good thing, 60 years ago he would have only been heard by a handfull of folks. Now its millions.
If John Prine and Bob Dylan had a love child...
This has has more talent than is fair. Just brilliant songwriting. AND playing!
I appreciate how prolific you are. You are truly an inspiration.
Keep doing what you're doing making the planet a better place Thanks....just ...thanks
Digging the Stellas you got. Cool to see the canyon change with the seasons. You are quickly becoming a treasure.
agree
Truly an old Soul. It reminds me of Bob Dylan, but he is his own man.
"you never know your happy unless you live without" really touched me, its so relatable
Real music, from a good heart and deep soul. No drum machines, no auto tune, no multiple takes.
Welles works for over a decade and makes no headway in music. Then he strips away everything. No band. No production values. No nice gear. He wandered into the woods with a funny old guitar so it's just pure, unadulterated Welles, and it's what we were all waiting for without even knowing it.
@@davidcooke8005 yes!!! Turns out he only ever needed himself.... And maybe he needed the right time and place. He sure found it!
@@davidcooke8005 Well-stated. The Mythic Fool's Journey.
I will say it sounds like his voice is a little rougher and I can't help but wonder if something happened there, medically or just living too hard on the road or whatever LOL. As a singer, I'd imagine that can be pretty fucking devastating, And I hope that if he worried, He can rest assured now that he found a good Lane. That said, If it's just a way that he can work his voice and still has his more polished version, Good on him!
Just simply amazing man.. In my whole life.. I have rarely heard something this pure.. absolutely perfect
Dudes just casually realising bangers on the daily
Probably has an AI do half the work >.
@@Brandoons88you're so connected to your phone that you can't envision creativity and effort existing? Touch grass my dude
@@aesop2733 horse to water
@@anonammon5939 you're right, he wouldn't know what to do with the grass
@@aesop2733 It was a joke you fool. If you weren't such a luddite you would know an AI is incapable of that kind of creativity.
I wonder how many people want to personally meet this man because he’s an absolute genius and writes songs of legendary quality!!
Dylan/John Prine hybrid…
I love you Jesse Welles!
America needs your words and protest energy! Viva revolutión
As I sit here in my hotel ready to play my corporate music director gig tomorrow, and after 3 decades in pop music this guy comes along and reminds me with a swift punch to the gut why picked up a guitar in the first place. I’m so humbled and inspired right now. Thanks Jesse. Real art real music real performance.
Only knew this guy existed today. Love him
same he just must've had a explosion today lol, every song is so good!
@@arlenedorego1277 I almost envy you because you have so many beautiful songs still to discover ✨
This man’s music has changed my life. I just went through the worst break up ever and there’s always Jesse Welles. On the other side of the pond, miles away. He seems to know me, as others, with his songs.
good luck in the future. may this year mark a better beginning for you. Just hang in there and the pain will pass.
Another absolutely perfect song! This guy just flat out does not miss.
God I love the recent resurgence of popularity in folk/Appalachian-esque music.
I'm in my thirties and my parents were a bit older compared to my friends, so while they were all listening to the new Toby Keith albums, I was listening to John Prine.
Thank you Jesse, for not only helping to bring back my love for these "simple" folk songs and restoring my faith in humanity a bit.
This put a grin on my face and warmed that blackened heart of mine. I feel like he is single handedly reviving a part of my soul I long thought dead.
Brother keep writing and singing. Your songs have made an old man happy. (And I am sharing them.) You got the mojo. Don't stop. You have a gift. Keep sharing it.
Jesse Welles is writing some of the best lyrics I've ever heard... such an inspiration.
The look and attitude of Jim Morrison and the songwriting of Bob Dylan. I’m having a roller coaster of an experience listening to this.
I ❤️ this guy and wish him all the success he hopes to achieve. Don’t forget us little people when you make it. And you _will_ MAKE IT.
A guy, a guitar, and great songs. Ahhh. Refreshing.
This is one of my favorite songs that I have heard in the past decade.
Fav Jessie song so far
Loving your stuff from over the pond, in Britain. The sooner we all see it’s class war, not red or blue, the better.
I cannot listen to this song without crying like a baby. Thank you so much for this. I lost my 6 yr old niece last year to a brain tumor and I have not smiled since then until now.
Im sorry that sounds horrible
@@ThomasPatten-fi3le oh that’s horribly sad. My heart goes out to. Love and condolences from me in Australia.
I just don’t have the words 💧💙
I just found this channel. I'm really sick of guitar gymnastic channels with no song in sight. This channel is breath of fresh air.
America is not dead. Neither is humanity. The art of writing compelling lyrics with deeper meaning than “oh baby baby” is not dead yet either. Thanks for reminding me and all of us.
Amen to this
"memory of a memory you never might of had" is such a great lyric. Keep it up Jesse, great as per.
you are a candle in the darkness. im playing your song for my aunt on thanksgiving after dimner. God bless you son.
Your songs are some of the best I’ve heard in decades. Just what I need to hear in 2025.
This is grade A songwriting. I usually listen to hip hop so this is really not my usual genre but I keep coming back to this song & I can't get enough. 11/10 Jesse. Keep at it.
Aesop Rock labor days (including everything else). Is great hip hop with a meaning. ... but yes this Jesse guy is magically awesome.
This is the most punk rock dude out there
I've been writing music as well for years but just kept it in my secret place for fear of negative comments before, now I think that is about to change. Thank you, Jesse Welles, I guess fear is really a mind killer.
A hint to help you through that.
Fear and excitement feel non distinctive in our bodies.
So with practise, they can be swapped!
Do It!!
@@mandla-nkosi I hope it changes, I bet your songs will touch many hearts!
@@mandla-nkosi Fear is your worst enemy that lies within you holding you back from accomplishing what you can in life. You are your own worst enemy if you don’t let go of fear. It not what others think or feel it is what you are doing to your self by allowing fear to hold you back, that blame lies within you, go for it you have everything to gain.
There's no modern artist I continually go back and listen to like this guy. Amazing lyrics I wish I could write like this.
Agree! Hugs
There's so much heart and soul in your music. It truly brings a tear to my eyes. I miss music like this that spoke to me, the way your music does. Jessie I found you now and that cant be right.
I keep coming back to this song. I have played it more times than any song since I was a kid back in the 70's. Now I'm going back to play the BUGS song again. Heart full of love.
Greatest American songwriter of all time. It will take a lot of beautiful words in proper order to convince me otherwise. A man, a guitar, and a harmonica have found a place in my heart forever.
A guy goes into the woods and starts popping out banger after banger to become my favorite artist of the year? Maybe decade? That can't be right.
Thank you for sharing your gift with the world Jesse. You have a real gift. And you are a gift to this mean old world.
This kid is brilliant ! I mean he nails society and the literal crap we are surrounded by today and does it cleverly and with humor and wisdom and on top of that he’s incredibly likable and relatable ! Thank you again and yes : Walmart is just another portal to a type of hell where all reason and logic are robbed and you are sent into a mindless loop ! Bravo young man bravo !
This is excellent! Protest song s have been lacking in our country for a long time. Thank you, Jesse.
You're right ! Whatever happened to songs with social commentary ? Great song there!
Gets better every time I listen.
A sparkling jewel in a sea of mud.
When I see you sing I wish I were young again. I want to cry.
Same
We can figure this out. Growing old can’t be the same as dying. It just feels like it.
When you hear him sing, you are young again. I'm 78.
@@vmcshannon part of me is still young!
I’ve had cancer and death isn’t really scary. A bad dying scares anyone but not death itself.
Want to hug you all, and tell you growing older is okay.
It sure beats the alternative.
Glad to be alive now to hear this music!
As I sip my coffee and smoke my cig I am just happy to be in a time of life where I can enjoy great music like this
@@dwarf_exe4619 this was me this morning. Doing the exact same thing. I love music
That mischievous grin' smile gets me every time. Have to smile back
You are exactly the right person speaking to us at this time.
What a breath of fresh air you are. Absolutely blown away by your music, phenomenal talent.
This Lyrical poet of space and time. He has no problem , making stuff rhyme.The way he sings,He’s one of kind.This genius of language really blows my mind.
If there's a hope for our future it's because of people like you Jesse
I always thought reincarnation was kinda a myth, but Jessie is about the greatest accumulation of all the greats before him, so fresh and timeless at the same time. Amazing poetry.
🎶So nice to see young singer/songwriters in the folk tradition of Pete Seeger & Dylan. ❤ listening to your music 🎵
this is the folk music that my heart needed 12 years ago
Great song Jesse, keep on writin' and singin' son, you've got the guitar and harp gift.
Grandma soon to be 67. Love your music!
Just turned 70! Loving this young man's music! Makes me hopeful for my kids and grandgirls.
Jesse, you have been lifting my spirits since March, when my mom died, you blew up on RUclips the day my mom died. Thank you for being so incredible and generous, giving us all your talents.❤
This guy only has 200k subscribers now but historians will look back on him as a voice of a generation.
Shades of John Prine... this kid is my new favorite. He's awesome
That's what I was hearing, too, some John Prine vocals. Lyrics are otherworldly!!!
Guthrie and Dylan. What a picker. Great harp! Full-blown entertainer of the century!
love the lyrics. This song is the entire package : great vocals, great playing, great lyrics. Cool line: "you know I'm never gonna whore it out
and take that gig again"
I could listen to you all day! You are one hell of a great poet. Don’t stop, yer gonna go places!
You can't never know you're happy if you've never lived without.
Amazing line.. In sixty years I hope your name is remembered in the same way Dylan's is today.
Old Soul, major talent, wow, I am so glad we have a remnant. This generation needed one.
Bob Dylan 2.0 you say what needs to be heard, thank you!!
I see that in him too!
Love this kid! John Pryne with some woody Guthrie honesty tossed in. Keep It Up, God Bless Us All
Thank you for adding more beauty to the world Jesse. We all need this healing.
This is the content youtube was created for. A dude and his camera. 👏
Apparently I can still find joy. Thanks for the song.
There is still hope, we're all in this together now.
Fckin outstanding brother. Haven't been as excited by an artist in a long long time.