(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (Johnny Cash Cover)
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Sp00ky season is probably my favorite season, so I'd be remiss to let it pass by without sharing an appropriately spooky song. Stan Jones wrote it, Burl Ives covered it, Bing Crosby, Vaughn Monroe...but Johnny's version is arguably the best-known today. Huge thanks to Josh for not only appearing in this video, but for suggesting the full-band approach, talking me down from my anxieties re: recording drums AFTER the guitar and vox take, and providing clutch mixing help when all the low-mid-frequency-heavy instruments started getting the best of me. This video truly wouldn't exist without him.
Special thanks as well to my Patreon patrons who allow me the opportunity to celebrate Halloween as part of my job, and to AVID for the sonic MVP of some of my latest recordings, the Carbon.
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Yippie Kay-O, my man. Thanks for having me.
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
You guys should start a band or something!
Seems like Carson’s voice and your Tele were made for this 🥰 fantastic harmonies too. Finally, super glad you’ve got Carson puttin “full band” stuff on his channel now 👍
Is this a Die Hard reference?
Josh your harmony here a amazing!!!!
This song is 70+ years old and has been recorded by dozens of performers. Some made the charts. This recording has to rank near the top.
This is one of the finest versions of Ghost Riders I have ever heard. I'm going to have to listen to a lot of Carson McKee's work.
My dad loves this song. As a kid, I didn't realize the lyrics were well crafted and spooky.
A lot of wonderful performers have covered this song, and these young men are second to no one!
Wonderful, and Carson’s voice is perfect. Thanks.
Besides your awesome musical talents, you two always have such great production values. But this really stands out, with Carson’s vocals sounding so incredible. Hard to believe you can get such fantastic sound without being in a dedicated recording space, like a studio. Also noteworthy in this one are Josh’s look of intensity… and his wicked hairstyle! 😁
pretty sure that is a warm audio 47 up there. consider it $1k between the eyes.
@@ruthlesscutthroat4030 And it is a treated room even if it looks like a none dedicated space. Doesnt detract from anything though, these guys really are good.
And there's also the Kelly Factor in play ;)
Awesome, I prefer this to the original. Carson's voice is perfect for this. The slower tempo makes it easier to understand and more mysterious.
Goosbumbs when the voices blend. You made that song into something new.
The bolo is a nice touch for this one!
Even better is that it tops a flannel shirt.
With all due respects to Those Who Came Before, this is, imho, the best version of this song I’ve ever heard. Thank you.
Totally agree.
Really, better than the original , give it a rest
Charting versions were recorded by The Outlaws, Vaughn Monroe ("Riders in the Sky" with orchestra and vocal quartet), which topped the Billboard magazine charts, by Bing Crosby (with the Ken Darby Singers), Frankie Laine, Burl Ives (two different versions), Marty Robbins, The Ramrods and Johnny Cash.
Your choice?
I’ve not heard all the versions, but this is my favorite that I’ve heard. Sorry Johnny.
@@jamesbarros950 Same here, this is my favorite
Carson is a world treasure
I always thought what a perfect representation of hell this was. You're a cowboy, bringing in a herd to round-up can be a rough part of a rough job anyway, and you're given the devil's herd of demon cows to catch, and they will not be caught, and you can never ever stop trying until you do catch them, but you never can! 'Cowboy, change your ways today, or with us you will ride' indeed!
And you guys really did justice to an old favorite, which I guess is why I talked here more about the story than the performance -- your excellent performance told the story, made it believable, celebrated it and not yourselves. Which is all anyone can hope for from a good performance.
In short, nailed it!
You guys are fantastic. Carson's voice is one of the smoothest, versatile and wonderful voice i've ever heard. Thanks
As a life-long Man In Black fan, that was a Pure T JOY to listen to!!!
Amen
Reminds you just how great Johnny Cash really was though.. Carson sounds bland in comparison
Love the sound of that electric guitar.
One of my favorite songs expertly done by 2 of my favorite singer/ musician duos.
Your voices together are always wonderful! Beautiful cover :)
Carson, what a voice!! Josh, what a guitarist!!
Carson's pickin' and vocals are amazing, as usual. If it has strings Josh can play it to perfection. Thank you, gents! Glad to see that Josh's hair has yet to meet a comb. 😂
OMG this so suits your voice Carson!
Carson’s voice is perfect for this song. Josh is master of the guitar.
Wow! That was awesome, boys!!! There are covers...., and then there are COVERS!
Everyone that has previously recorded this song in whatever version, starting with Burl and Stan, is now jealous. You have set the bar. Full Stop.
Utterly brilliant cover there Carson (and Josh) - quite amazing, and every bit as good as any other version I've heard in the 69 years I've been on the planet - and for 54 of these, I've been a musician, but NOT anywhere near as good as you two
Same here, youngster...
My favorite Johnny Cash song of all time
That electric guitar tone is spot on👌
So CLEAR and CLEAN
When you two get with Toni Lindgren again do this but end up with Josh and her doing the Outlaws ending where they just start speeding it up faster and faster. You two did a wonderful job of it but the two of them ending it in a blistering fret burning guitar duel would be epic.
Flipping heck, this is so awesome.
Can’t get enough of your videos.
Carson, you’re voice is so great; the low end of it is captivating. Always look forward to see what you’ll do next.
Carson voice is perfect for this. The best cover, as always.
Well, I was a bit worried because this is one of my all time favorites. I should have known this song would be in good hands by you guys. Great!
YESSS some Johnny Cash!!!! Get it Carson!
Carson’s singing is popping out! You guy’s folky style is really down to the earth while using all the simple contemporary equipments is great,
Lovely to hear the full range of Carson's amazing voice. Great mix and wonderful performance. Thanks for leaving the outtakes in... always love those as part of these informal productions. You guys really are the best.
Superb cover - I can't imagine it being done better.
Great cover. This is a great tribute to the original.
I looked it up, original was in 1940s looks like.
Funny. I never said it was Johnny Cash. I said it wasa great tribute to the original. No mention of Johnny Cash.
Your singing really has progressed a ton, amazing performance by you guys
I'm in my fifties and love all of these types of spaghetti western tunes.
I really appreciate that a few of the younger generation also appreciate classics like this.
There is hope for this woke world yet.
Thanks fellas !
Love the spooky October tune! Thanks for posting as always you guys do the best covers.
This is one of them standards most all guitarist's try to learn and play when starting out! (At least, back in my day it was!) It's an "easy" song to play, but "hard" to play it well! (Of course, you guys knock it out of the park!)
Now I have this song stuck in my head. Thanks a lot, Carson. 🙄
This song always reminds me of the area around Grants New Mexico...dont know why but it does....eerie...
Although I am not into country music….Wow. I do enjoy this cover.
Pure silky voice and perfect harmony! Thank you for posting.
I sometimes think the cover band experience transcends the original as all are celebrating the achievements.
This is the best one I've heard but you are standing on broad shoulders.
You brought back fond memories for me at 74 years old. My father loved this song and he'd be 105 now. My god I can only wonder what he would think. What a pair.
You guys are so awesome and inspiring.yall make me want to break out my old martin and invite some freinds over for a jam. Thanks for doing all you do.
Do it! Do it! There is nothing like a jam session.
Lovely moist reverb on Carson’s guitar, great harmonies as ever. Big fan
Mmmoist!?
Sets the new standard. Carson's voice and faces and Joshes picking and harmonies made me hear this as a whole new song. Thank you guys!
Cheers, Renee
That was brilliant! You covered it all. The bass vocals, the storyline intensity, the waa waa strum..and the eerie whistle.. that was sooooo cool. It's all in the execution and you executed! Thanks for doing this song! Rock on! 🤟
Almost didn’t push this because I didn’t want this grand ol’ song to get ruined (I love it so and it hold a special place in my heart with my dad and I) - so I thought- I’ll give it a second, and with my eyes closed I heard a surprise-a wonderful damn surprise- it wasn’t a ruin to this song - it was a tribute to this song! I took a deep breath- relaxed and listened to the rest in a relaxed and comfortable state- thank you making this song a wonderful cover- great voices- great instrumentals - wonderful all round! ❤❤❤❤❤
Josh’s expression playing guitar looks he’s mad cuz because he thought it was NEXT Saturday morning when they were gonna record “Ghost Riders In The Sky”, so he stayed out late last night partying and planned on sleeping in and watching football games all day.
Then Carson came in and woke him up: “Hey buddy! Shakey, shakey! Time to wakey!”
Josh was like, “Dammit Carson! Leave me alone!”, and pulled the sheets back over his head.
Carson was like, “C’mon buddy! It’s time to record Ghost Riders In The Sky!”
Josh was like, “Dammit Carson! That’s NEXT Saturday!”
Carson said, “Sorry buddy, it’s THIS Saturday. It’s today!”
So Josh got out of bed and went in the bathroom to wash his face, brush his teeth and comb his hair, and couldn’t find his comb.
“Dammit Carson!”, Josh said,
Carson knew what Josh was yelling about, and said, “Ohhhh...sorry buddy, I borrowed your comb this morning.”
And Josh was like, “Dammit Carson! Stop taking my combs!”
So then Josh went to the kitchen and was gonna grab a quick bite to eat. He looked in the pantry and saw an empty PopTart wrapper. He was furious! Josh turned around and saw Carson standing there with a shit eating grin.
Josh was like, “DAMMIT CARSON! Stop eating my PopTarts!”
He grabbed the PopTart box...it was empty. “Dammit Carson! That was my last PopTart!”
Carson was like, “Ohhhh...sorry buddy....”
So Josh was like, “Dammit Carson! I’m hung over. I’m sleepy. I’m hungry. I’m out of PopTarts. I need a new comb. And my breath stinks. Can we just play the damn song already?”
Carson was like, “Sure buddy...”
Josh was like, “And I’m not gonna be happy at you today, CARSON! I’m not even gonna smile!”
Then Reina came in and said, “Dammit Josh! Thanks for eating the last PopTart!”
At which time Carson said, “Ghost Riders In The Sky...take one...”
“Dammit Carson!”
Love that STANKY BASS FACE 1:37
Wow, Carson your control on those low notes in this song is a testament of your musicality and gift! Its a deceptively difficult song to sing without a well trained ( emphasis on TRAINED) Bass voice. Cash made it seem so easy because his speaking voice naturally hung around on such a low register that he didn't have to glide far for those low notes. While your cover of TEF's Sixteen Tons suggested a bit of a delightful outlier, this song proves you've had it in you all along! MORE!👍
Great addition to Carson's Country Corner.
Outstanding as ever gents. Carson always sounds so good on Johnny Cash songs.
I've been a fan for years. You guys never disappoint. This is phenomenal!
Wow. Is there any song you can’t do brilliantly? This is amazing. 👍👍
So, apparently there isn't any song that you guys can't do a fantastic version of. Great job, as usual!
Very nicely done, you guys have amazing talent. Shame an angry beaver attacked Josh’s head on the way over to the studio.
I so enjoy it when you two sing these older tunes, you put your own spin on it and you own it. Thank you.
Excellent cover. It's not an easy song to do and you guys did it brilliantly. Thanks!
GREAT JOB CARSON,LOVE IT!! MY FATHER HAS HIS OWN RADIO AND TV SHOW IN TENNESSEE AND HE HAS DONE THIS SONG MANY TIMES ON REGIONAL AIR HIM SINGING LEAD AND HIS AMAZING BACKUP HARMONY VOCAL TEAM,THEY SAY MY FATHER'S VERSION IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE SOUTHEAST AND THIS ONE Y'ALL JUST DID IS JUST AS GREAT AND MAYBE EVEN BETTER!! AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!!!!
That vocal .... Seriously like
Josh looks like he was drug out of bed to record this.
“Get up Josh”! “I feel like recording Ghost Riders in the Sky”!!!
I have to say that Carson's voice fits this song better than all the others put together. Outstanding vocal. I will listen to this one over and over.
You guys never cease to amaze and surprise even after all these years. We the fans live for these wonderful moments of the unexpected and how great they are. Love your work.
There's only two kinds of music, my grandma used to say - country and western. Great cover!
Always thought this song was a metaphor. Until that night. Dear God, until that night!
How does a video like this ever get any dislikes?? Brilliant version
Carson, your range continues to amaze me. Keep the country favourites coming! You guys are sooooooo talented!
Woo! That performance was money...i.e. Cash! Awesome job as always, guys!
The bass and the drums man 😮
That transition was amazing and unexpected 😅
Mr. Cash claps his hands for sure. This is an excellent cover, grabbing profusely the very soul of the original.
WOOHOO!! you guys made that even more of a classic than it already is. :D
Killer vocals Carson. Great tune.
It's not fair that I can only like this once.
Many artist have left their mark on this ballad since Stan Jones. Instrumental and vocal. Carson does justice to this cowboy classic. Riders in the Sky version is now my second favorite.
You and Josh make such a great collaborative team, from musical book reports in high school (that was the video that first got me hooked on following Josh years ago), to Ghost Riders, and everything in between. Keep that great music coming!
First heard the Vaughn Monroe version when I was a pup, -- and that's what Carson just brought me back to ... nicely done you two ... nicely done --Yippee-yi-o, yippee-yi-ay :)
Carson, this is one of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard!
Oh, Carson, first rate❤️❤️👏👏🌈👏👏❤️❤️. This was a big sing back in the ‘50s, Vaughn Monroe. Your version is superb. Great sound. Great vocals. Thanks so very much. Love this sing❤️❤️👏❤️
As always you fucking nail it, love how u do things guys, u r really good!🤩🤩❤
The timbre of the vocal work absolutely nails it. Wow!
Carson, your voice is perfect for this song - didn't know you could go so low. Takes me back a while. Thanks for bringing it back and making it memorable again.
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F#2 in this song, I think he could go at least a full step lower
How have I missed this excellent version?! Congratulations; brilliant 👏👏
Very, very good alright, the Bloke on the left remind me of a very young Micheal Caine, John Lennon and Buddy Holly, I have to say, (not just because all 3 wore glasses either) , lol, big fan of these guys so far already , only just discover them today,
Awesome. When the "Full Band" kicked it i started smiling all over my face :D Thanks for this great piece !!!
Now you've gone and done it, crossing genres like there's nothing to it. I have enjoyed this tune for...well a longer time than I care to admit. This is beyond special, I have looped this for over an hour; and I love playing with you. Thank you.
Awesome.
I am listening & more than ever I appreciate the diversity of music that my parents played every day while I was growing up. I love this song.
I knew it would be great when I saw the title... wasn't disappointed. Thanks for giving me another song to add to my car playlist. I'll put the volume to maximum next time I have to wait at a red light, so all the other drivers can enjoy it too.
Absolutely fantastic! A great example of 'less = more' in music!
I totally agree!
Great job. Johnny would be proud.
I’m old so was skeptical of you tackling this one, but damned if you didn’t nail it. Wonderful.
Very, VERY, good! Thanks for doing this old song!
Guys!! Goosebumps!! Amazing!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great song, (I like the bolo tie for the western theme).
I remember hearing this when I was a kid (1950's). Nice job on this!