I’ve been sitting in my vehicle listening to his CD “Big Sky Country” for awhile & thought I’d look @ what UTube had to offer. Love Poison Girl!! Chris was taken from us way too soon….😔
I saw Tom Petty play the Oakland Coliseum in 1991 and Chris Whitley opened. I was blown away. I immediately bought “Living With Law”. Superstar talent cut down by cigarettes..
I saw Chris many times, mostly at the old Wetlands in NYC and I would often see him on the street and around town and such. I first got turned on to him by seeing him at a benefit for John Campbell's daughter, he was also take from us way too soon. I miss seeing Chris very much.
92'-Bethesda, MD-the perfect dive- Chris nodded and layed a hndrolled to the waist deep, floor, before me. Tobacco has hated me ever so, since. Yet, nothing has compared to his string on steel rez.
This guy just feels the music. It's oozin right outa his soul. Thats when real music happens. Doesnt have to be some flashy fast ass guitar riff. Just feel it and go with where it leads you. Thats real music.
I always come back to this great performer and song 🎶👌- if you haven't checked out so far listen to Trixie Whitley's rendition of "I'd Rather Go Blind" featuring the amazing Brian Blade on drums
saw him a few times at Martyrs in Chicago (CD: Live at Martyrs) was great fun. one night he got pissed-off at the bar crowd, for not paying more attention to the music. so he took it out on his guitars, pulled-out all the stops, raged, that got the crowd;s attention. a night to remember!
First time i heard this cd i was amazed by his style.I have turn many people onto his music and most of them have never heard of him.talent that went unrecognized .
Great to see the vid I never saw at the time. I still have this on cassette. As a Rock fan at the time, I was afraid I was flirting with Country buying it, but I heard this single and it was too hard to resist. The album blew me away and I still rate Mr. Whiltley way up there.
I can relate! Even if Chris Whitley's style of rock had crossed over into country, a large majority of rockers would relate to it simply for the authentic Americano nuance.
Followed him from the beginning and his 2nd and 3rd albums and saw him live and loved him and know some of his tunes on guitar and all I can say is heroin kills.
Used to ride the bus by the studio this was recorded in during the time it was recorded. Didn't know that until recently. Bought this album when it came out, but didn't manage to catch him live until his Dirt Floor tour. Wish he was still with us and still making music.
Eindelijk weer eens een bijzondere band die laat zien wat echte vrijheid is. Goede mensen, ruige rock op de juiste manier vertolkt. Ik had hem graag live gehoord en gezien. Ben benieuwd wat die dames over hem te zeiden, waarschijnlijk niets over zijn muziek. Mooie video.
I guess my living in Australia kind of made it unlikely I would see him. I remember his first album getting TV ads here in Sydney and I bought album after hearing very little. What a talent. The Market is shit. How else can you explain his not being a major star.
I love Neil Young, Joni, Hendrix, Gary Moore, BB, Stills, Allmans, Trucks, Rickie Lee, JJ Cale, Clapton, CSN, Miles Davis, Blind Willie, Robert Johnson, SRV, Django, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Brad Paisley, Knopfler, Atkins.......... ....the list goes on and on and all these artists have created masterpieces. But............ if I could only have one album in my collection then it would have to be "Living With The Law" - no ifs or buts.
I am a Chris Whitley fan dating back to his first album, Living with the Law, from which this track originates. Living with the Law is a masterpiece. I have it on cassette I think. I am using the word masterpiece. I lost track of the artist somewhat, except for that tape and one other CD. I have never seen this video, or much of Whitley visually at all for that matter. I am glad to see what he looked like. But I am glad actually that I came to know Whitley's music first--seeing only this video may have put me off back then, I don't know. It's the tank top. The tank top is barely there, it looks silly. It's faint, faint criticism really. It's up there with noting Martin Chambers' dickish hair. Oh, the video...I greatly enjoyed hearing and seeing it!
+Tom Healey Chris is THE MOST UNDERRATED ARTIST OF THE 90s. Now sadly dead from cancer in 2005(?) A sonic genius almost. Listen to his brilliant daughter Trixie. She is fucking awesome and a fantastic legacy for Chris.
I grew up with dad blasting him. My kids now get to say i grew up with my mom blasting this.. its funny because when i was little listening to this, this isnt who i pictured singing thats for damn sure.
You are so wrong!! He was one of a kind. I met him backstage at a gig in Seattle and he was so nervous and saying one of his strings bust. I assured him that I never even noticed. And he smiled and relaxed a bit. He was fecking BRILLIANT 🎉
Bugzysmom I was driving in Texas where we we're from & he played a local show back in the 90's. I had no idea who he was. I got lucky to see him live. He was freaking fabulous. He had something special about him. When I saw him you could feel the magic in the air & the hair on the back of your neck would stand up & you would get chills down your spine. He was magical.
"Living with the law" is and will be a masterpiece forever.
Il look that up
I concur.
One of those rare albums I don’t skip songs.
@@andrewcameron1346 and still listen to like once a month at least, along with Dirt Floor.
It’s the best driving album!
few people will ever know how great this song is...or this artist..
Sexiest song…… EVER. Word. Wrecked me from day one...
I do chief.
I’ve been sitting in my vehicle listening to his CD “Big Sky Country” for awhile & thought I’d look @ what UTube had to offer. Love Poison Girl!! Chris was taken from us way too soon….😔
I lot of people might not get past his singing style and voice. His best song is Blue Sky Country, I think.
@@oppothumbs1 I think perhaps you mean Big Sky Country. I have the CD. Chris was one of a kind.
Chris Whitley, the very damn definition of underrated and under appreciated!
It's like he missed the shot - he was too far ahead of everyone. Huge talent. Miss him.
Yeah, me too ❤
This man deserved more than he got. Amazing performer/songwriter. LOVE love LOVE! ❤️
Consider myself one of the very lucky ones - had the opportunity to see him twice. The man was untouchable. Absolutely brilliant.✌❤
I saw Tom Petty play the Oakland Coliseum in 1991 and Chris Whitley opened. I was blown away. I immediately bought “Living With Law”. Superstar talent cut down by cigarettes..
One of my faves since I heard him on WXT in Chicago. I had to stop my car and call the station and ask who was playing. Some time in the mid 1990’s…
The chord changes are as if great powers were waiting for CW to find them. Thus unlocked for us. Beautiful, thank you.
Great artist!! Thank you Little Steven for guiding me to living with the law!!
Such a loss to the music industry!
The man was so amazing and talented. Chris was born to sing write 💔R.I.P.
Yes, great singer - love his voice
The intro to this song is so perfect....imvites you right in.
Just found this. Thanks for posting. So great.!
I saw Chris many times, mostly at the old Wetlands in NYC and I would often see him on the street and around town and such. I first got turned on to him by seeing him at a benefit for John Campbell's daughter, he was also take from us way too soon. I miss seeing Chris very much.
Living with the law...must hear album. Rare talent.
Chris Whitley was so amazing! A great artist who should have been more popular. Peace to his soul!
92'-Bethesda, MD-the perfect dive- Chris nodded and layed a hndrolled to the waist deep, floor, before me. Tobacco has hated me ever so, since. Yet, nothing has compared to his string on steel rez.
This guy just feels the music. It's oozin right outa his soul. Thats when real music happens. Doesnt have to be some flashy fast ass guitar riff. Just feel it and go with where it leads you. Thats real music.
The sounds he made with his National were just amazing, R.I.P. Chris
One of a kind. Missed.
If there has been any rock n roll close to musical perfection, this wonderful man was it!
Chris Whitley,very very talented and amazing ✌️R.I.P.❤😢
He's got the magic:)
Still I´m amazed by this fantastic musician who sadly is no more with us! This is simply out of this world.....
I always come back to this great performer and song 🎶👌- if you haven't checked out so far listen to Trixie Whitley's rendition of "I'd Rather Go Blind" featuring the amazing Brian Blade on drums
1000 likes, wow... should be a million for a joke, unreal tune.
Met Chris after he'd finished opening for Tom Petty. Gentle, thoughtful guy. Miss him terrible.
I miss Chris! Living with the Law was awesome and he kicked ass live!
saw him a few times at Martyrs in Chicago (CD: Live at Martyrs) was great fun. one night he got pissed-off at the bar crowd, for not paying more attention to the music. so he took it out on his guitars, pulled-out all the stops, raged, that got the crowd;s attention. a night to remember!
never thought I'd enjoy country rock music ever just great.
First time i heard this cd i was amazed by his style.I have turn many people onto his music and most of them have never heard of him.talent that went unrecognized .
RIP Chris. This stands the test of time- still hot.
That break is one hell of a tasty hook !
rest in peace, love you ever & ever. A fan since I discovered Living with the law long ago on a trip to Montana. Chris was the sound track.
It's that groove'..
used to cover this in a band called KICK, mostly Scottish gigs..Skye, Perth, frt William...great days! This guy was a genius RIP.
He really was.
Managed to see once in Columbus OH
Cheers from a transpanted Scot in Texas.
Top Lyric - "Sittin' here burnin' my money". Loser me has done that before now, just waiting for something that might come. Never has. So far.
his daughter is in the video at the 1:11 mark...8)
I miss this man
Me too. Such talent such feels. Doesn't get enough recognition today.
Great to see the vid I never saw at the time. I still have this on cassette. As a Rock fan at the time, I was afraid I was flirting with Country buying it, but I heard this single and it was too hard to resist. The album blew me away and I still rate Mr. Whiltley way up there.
I can relate! Even if Chris Whitley's style of rock had crossed over into country, a large majority of rockers would relate to it simply for the authentic Americano nuance.
Yep, I have now moved in to occupy Americana territory, while still holding the home ground with Alabama Shakes & Lucinda Williams.
There was only one.... Before Chris that was Gram Parsons.... I have mad love for both of them!!
Followed him from the beginning and his 2nd and 3rd albums and saw him live and loved him and know some of his tunes on guitar and all I can say is heroin kills.
Officially died of lung cancer
This is one of my favorites, what a great song!!
Muse master, raw artful and soul stirring!! Hard to find words about his music...
Looove this song and all his music...talented is an understatement
Too good for Earth. He went onto place where beings that communicate by emotions reside ❤
LOVE!
count 'em..Chris Whitley,Danny Gatton,Stevie Ray Vaughan..unique talents all..sad they are gone..so sad
AMAZING !!!😢❤
Used to ride the bus by the studio this was recorded in during the time it was recorded. Didn't know that until recently. Bought this album when it came out, but didn't manage to catch him live until his Dirt Floor tour. Wish he was still with us and still making music.
Sizzlin' still to this day. So wish you were still here.
Eindelijk weer eens een bijzondere band die laat zien wat echte vrijheid is. Goede mensen, ruige rock
op de juiste manier vertolkt. Ik had hem graag live gehoord en gezien. Ben benieuwd wat die dames
over hem te zeiden, waarschijnlijk niets over zijn muziek. Mooie video.
My fave of Chris's tunes!
I was lucky enough to see him three Times. always thought he would still be here . he was great.
To those who saw him Live, I AM FUCKING JEALOUS!!!!!!!!! The fact that this guy wasn't a star says it all about commerce and the public's taste.
I saw him in a small club in Vancouver, He Was A God!!
I guess my living in Australia kind of made it unlikely I would see him. I remember his first album getting TV ads here in Sydney and I bought album after hearing very little. What a talent. The Market is shit. How else can you explain his not being a major star.
Simply the best .....
I was turned on to Chris on my way to Moab Utah one of my all time favorite musicans.
I love Neil Young, Joni, Hendrix, Gary Moore, BB, Stills, Allmans, Trucks, Rickie Lee, JJ Cale, Clapton, CSN, Miles Davis, Blind Willie, Robert Johnson, SRV, Django, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Brad Paisley, Knopfler, Atkins.......... ....the list goes on and on and all these artists have created masterpieces.
But............ if I could only have one album in my collection then it would have to be "Living With The Law" - no ifs or buts.
What you said. Also a Sisters of Mercy fan, for the music, for the lyrics.
Only remember this song from Episode of Baywatch and Pensacola wings of gold
Just wonderful. Thanks for giving the video back. I missed so very much. I like all his music! Sure hope to see " Dust radio" soon.
Wooooow this is amazing 🖤🖤🖤
I am a Chris Whitley fan dating back to his first album, Living with the Law, from which this track originates.
Living with the Law is a masterpiece. I have it on cassette I think. I am using the word masterpiece.
I lost track of the artist somewhat, except for that tape and one other CD. I have never seen this video, or much of Whitley visually at all for that matter. I am glad to see what he looked like. But I am glad actually that I came to know Whitley's music first--seeing only this video may have put me off back then, I don't know.
It's the tank top. The tank top is barely there, it looks silly. It's faint, faint criticism really. It's up there with noting Martin Chambers' dickish hair.
Oh, the video...I greatly enjoyed hearing and seeing it!
+Tom Healey You're so right about the album. It's one of the best rock albums ever, produced by Daniel Lanois.
+Tom Healey Chris is THE MOST UNDERRATED ARTIST OF THE 90s. Now sadly dead from cancer in 2005(?) A sonic genius almost. Listen to his brilliant daughter Trixie. She is fucking awesome and a fantastic legacy for Chris.
+David R Agree with you all
got to see him live
sad he is not here
+Bugzysmom Drugs will alway shit on everything. I'm sure it slowed his output and who knows what it did to his health long term.
hmm was it drugs i thought it was lung cancer
sux however it was
there is a bit of a documentary on utube
Awesome
Great song!
I sing along with Chris everyday mostly from Dirt Floor and Perfect Day but I'm Adding Living with the Law.
Baywatch brought me here.
That's a great song💯😎
Brilliant
Wow..
Muso here....if only he knew how brilliant he was
I grew up with dad blasting him. My kids now get to say i grew up with my mom blasting this.. its funny because when i was little listening to this, this isnt who i pictured singing thats for damn sure.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌟🌟
again I say...The Messiah!
so perfectly fine
1:11 Oh little Trixie is there too!
so awesome....
I love this fucking music !! Grew up to in... Indianapolis,In..... Sarah Rebold
roadhouse music defined...
thank you for uploading this in his honor rip legend god took you cause you were too precious for what was to come
@MsHIMLOVER "This guy" is probably the last legitimate roots rock God this country has ever -- and likely will ever -- produce.
I do not believe that any of you appreciate this man and his leagacy.
I will fight you right now about that! lol. No, seriously. 😉
You are so wrong!! He was one of a kind. I met him backstage at a gig in Seattle and he was so nervous and saying one of his strings bust. I assured him that I never even noticed. And he smiled and relaxed a bit. He was fecking BRILLIANT 🎉
It's a comliment. This guy died to young and should have been a superstar.
so killer..so unknown..better than 96.8% of the music..from Bellows Falls, Vt...a little aside, we Vermonsters call it Fellows Balls
@WithTheLightsOut yes from the heart, he sang about his wife. Now theres trixie.
turning tricks on the side...
@MsHIMLOVER Check out the album Dirt Floor from Chris Whitley
I know.
@guitardom Yeah...now THAT is a relevant observation.
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this is one of THE Dirtiest/Sexiest song
Had the honor of seeing him live
sad he was not long with us
Bugzysmom I was driving in Texas where we we're from & he played a local show back in the 90's. I had no idea who he was. I got lucky to see him live. He was freaking fabulous. He had something special about him. When I saw him you could feel the magic in the air & the hair on the back of your neck would stand up & you would get chills down your spine. He was magical.
Everyone saw him but me. FFFUUUUUCCCCKKKKKK!!!!!
I sing this song almost every day. This and Living With The Law. G.E.N.I.U.S
I took care of him when he was living with us in VT learning to play..... he had the gift. always did...
@@morecowbell8292 yes, he was....
and still this video causes such a response
Gawd this song makes me want to ....
Another post about how sad I am he is not here
Anyone know how to play this one?
kinda. 12 years later though you've probably already figured it out!
I want to say more and just have done
@ApollonianKing You are right on the f&%$ing money.
Baywatch anyone? 😏
Kundalina
I married her
Drugs will alway shit on everything. I'm sure it slowed his output and who knows what it did to his health long term.
who is this guyy?
sexiest/dirtiest/dankeness video i have Ever seen
Wow, this music makes me want to gouge my eyes out and fill my ears with cement. brb, jumping off tall bridge now
Please do!
Yeah, well go on jerk!