+James Bibow -- Josh took an African song with New York City lyrics and performed it in blue grass style! To me that's extraordinary, and much more difficult than converting the Grateful Dead, Beatles, or Elton John to bluegrass the way others have done (cf. "Know You Rider" by Greensky Bluegrass, "Strawberry Fields" by Hayseed Dixie, or "Rocket Man" by Iron Horse).
Josh has the amazing natural ability to sound like every artist he plays, without sounding like an imitation. This song is great, I wish they jammed it longer.
speaking as a lifelong 60+ musician, i really appreciate your attention to music detail. but more than that, your magnetism for young talent and confidence to not overshadow them is awesome.
I love everything Pul Simon ever did and I'm starting to feel the same way about Josh. He's such an accomplished musician with lots of time in front of him. I watched this twice and I'm sure I'll be back again.
I was looking for another JOSH TURNER and found him instead ! So much better!! He in turn led me to Reina Del Cid !! Going to see Josh, Carson , Reina Del Cid and Toni Lindgren in Albuquerque this Saturday night !!!
It's not just that you're a good musician, you are a musical prodigy. You have a way of making even a song heard and played a 1000 times seem new and fresh. A very rare talent!!
One of the coolest things about having like 10 years of material on your RUclips account is being able to watch your progression. Your string skills are obvious, but your voice and charisma has gotten folds better too. Thanks for the entertainment!
Every time I see you play it brings a smile to my face, not just because of how amazing it sounds, but also because of how much everybody gets into and has fun. I think that's what playing music with your friends is about.
I saw my first Josh Turner video few weeks ago, made a McLovin look-alike joke. I take it back Josh - you're the real deal, a true died in the wool musician, someone who chamelianizes to his musical environment to let everyone shine thru. Brilliant vision !!
I have been following Josh for 10 years and am dazzled by his great musianship. I was delighted to hear that he is now able to earn his living playing music. Its just a matter of time before the whole world finds about him. Keep the music coming, my boy.
Tom Keane I'd have to check, but it was a few years ago for me too. Not as early as 2008 though. I've actually got friends in the music business here in Nashville that I've turned Josh's videos onto. I can't believe they haven't snagged him up. It's their loss.
I love this rendition of a great, complex and lovely song. And I love how Josh shares the stage with his fellow musicians, rather than dominating it. He is a real talent and draws out lovely sounds from everyone.
My mother joined the heavens over 20 years ago and this was one of her favorites. Thank you for bringing such youth and class to this gem. You blessed me with this.
I loved this song growing up. Fond memories listening to such an upbeat tune with friends. Josh - it's a privilege to hear your group's rendition and it brings a smile to my face to see you capture all the joy in music in all you do. I can say it... I saw Josh on RUclips!!
Love it!!! Young people using their God-given talents to bless us all with their music. Thank you Josh and all the musicians for sharing your gifts, and continuing to produce the best videos on RUclips!
For all poeple who talk about "there is no more good old handcrafted music around these days", this video (and a lot others) is highly recommended. Greetings from Germany, which is hot and dry now for three months. We need rain! And maybe it would be a good idea to ask Josh and some of his folks to come over and play a rain song. I am almost sure it would work.
Came to Josh because of Martha My Dear. Hours later and i am still fng amazed. Where are the studio execs A&R folks and why havent they made this young man famous.
I hadn’t heard this in a long time. What a joyful performance. There is nothing better than a Josh performance when he is totally into the music & is having fun!
I was that lucky 80s girl who had the privilege of seeing Paul Simon in LA with his Call Me Al tour... couldnt tell you who the African group was that sang backup. Wish i did. I still see the today on stage on each side on Paul where these 6 foot plus singers. Made him look like a young kid...AND speaking of young kid well, this young man Josh has given me hours of entertainment. Love him! Ive always thought he must have some great parents with wonderful taste and influence. Love it!!
I realise this thread’s 2 years’ old, but, if you haven’t already, check out his new album - all uploaded to RUclips in the past day or so. His song writing has, in my opinion at least, come a LONG way.
OK! that is one of my all time favorite tunes off one of my all time favorite recordings added to the fact that I am your biggest fan in CA. You guys did a great rendition. I want to see you guys in concert here. (I sound like a school girl and I'm way too old and way too male to be such a fan, but such is life, can't always determine what matters to you.) Great job Josh, I am just a big old fan.
If you think about it too hard, it can make you stop playing because you know you'll never be as good. But on the other, it gives you something to shoot for. Thanks for being an inspiration!
Josh, you never disappoint. You're not quite a national treasure yet but your are getting there. Give it a couple years - you're young. No thumbs down yet on the post so maybe we can all agree on one thing - you're a true artist and your music is wonderful.
A star in the making watch this guy he has serious potential I would pay to see them all there very good a very nice interpretation of a great song well done guys impressed, you took the original music and added your twist to it but you did not destroy the original track not what i expected but oh so good and surprised the violins really worked well, its almost a country bluegrass version, well what ever its a brilliant interpretation nice one guys
I love that woman's harmony a great deal. Her fiddle playing was very enjoyable to listen to as well. Not to forget to mention that she is pretty easy on the eyes to gaze upon... Which is code for saying that in my opinion she is drop dead gorgeous. If her true personality is as inviting as her talent and her beauty then without a doubt she is the kind of woman that any man could happily share his life with for an eternity. :-I
Every spring Savannah has this show in the Savannah Music Festival... it starts in the last week of March and continues until mid-April. Come on down (or up, or over...)
@@DanielinLaTuna Indiana is mid-west, kinda of a "country boy in the city" thing. I think Josh has relocated to Brooklyn, or somewhere in NY, so that would be country boy in THE city, I guess.
One my favorite Paul Simon songs, Josh. What a great performance by your group. Keep going man, you definitely have the heart and soul for music. Love all your video performances. KUDOS!!!!
WOW!! What a great interpretation. Love the banjo, fiddle & voice -- actually I LOVE it all. These are excellent musicians that communicate the fun of the song.
If that violinist isn't a vision of grace and beauty, I don't know what is. Amazing performance. It's so encouraging to see the human spirit manifesting itself in this level of talent.
Such a great song & such a great performance. I hope you had as much fun performing this as I had watching & listening to it. Art, whether music or my kind of art was meant to be fun! And dang it, you looked like you were having a blast!!!!
Boy, it's the second, perhaps the third time in a couple of days that I got goosebumps watching your covers (just discovered your channel). I mean it in a good way, that doesn't happen often to me :D
Great arrangement and love the adaptation of instruments which makes the song feel fresh, exciting and different whilst still keeping the soul and essence of the original
Lindo! Oopsie. I am not supposed to comment in Portuguese. Those songs of this album brings me back to a happier time. Dear people that are gone forever. I feel kind of bittersweetness. The rendition is wonderful. I think Paul Simon would be so happy to see this. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!
Anyone else on a Josh Turner marathon? I'm so addicted to these videos, god damn.
I'm done...I've heard everything he has published to date...and I started listening to him 2 weeks ago, only 10 days of true listening
Ditto
I'm in a "JT marathon" every day
me too
me three
Notice how he directs and arranges the whole performance? He is so friggin talented.
Absolutely Fabulous. Stay away from the drink
Don’t remember ever seeing anyone having this much fun playing music. It’s heartwarming! I’m hooked.
Every Josh Turner video has a new cast of wonderful young musicians adding to his web of magic and joy.
I'm just smiling a lot.
Phrasing is an art in itself and Josh has it mastered..
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Sir, a very respectable version. I think even Paul would be impressed by this.
+James Bibow -- Josh took an African song with New York City lyrics and performed it in blue grass style! To me that's extraordinary, and much more difficult than converting the Grateful Dead, Beatles, or Elton John to bluegrass the way others have done (cf. "Know You Rider" by Greensky Bluegrass, "Strawberry Fields" by Hayseed Dixie, or "Rocket Man" by Iron Horse).
I'm impressed. I saw the title, and thought to myself "that takes some balls to pull that one off"
Wonder if Paul has seen any of Josh's exceptional covers of his work
Josh has the amazing natural ability to sound like every artist he plays, without sounding like an imitation. This song is great, I wish they jammed it longer.
With all that natural ability, I'm certain that Josh has never practiced or worked on developing his skills.
speaking as a lifelong 60+ musician, i really appreciate your attention to music detail. but more than that, your magnetism for young talent and confidence to not overshadow them is awesome.
Mike Jeter exactly!
Can't agree more!
I love everything Pul Simon ever did and I'm starting to feel the same way about Josh. He's such an accomplished musician with lots of time in front of him. I watched this twice and I'm sure I'll be back again.
I agree! ☺
I was looking for another JOSH TURNER and found him instead ! So much better!! He in turn led me to Reina Del Cid !! Going to see Josh, Carson , Reina Del Cid and Toni Lindgren in Albuquerque this Saturday night !!!
I bet that was a great show indeed.
"She said, 'honey, take me dancing', but they ended up sleeping in a doorway'
One of Paul Simon's best lines!
Yep! It’s amazing how snippets (like that) can summarize or distill the greatness of a particular artist ... in any medium.
My favorite Paul Simon line: I've been slandered, libeled, I heard words I never heard in the bible.
I am forever amazed when you post work you did so many years ago. The depth and breadth of your work belies your age. Which reveals gifted talent.
It's not just that you're a good musician, you are a musical prodigy. You have a way of making even a song heard and played a 1000 times seem new and fresh. A very rare talent!!
One of the coolest things about having like 10 years of material on your RUclips account is being able to watch your progression. Your string skills are obvious, but your voice and charisma has gotten folds better too. Thanks for the entertainment!
HOW DO YOU DO THE THING SO GOOD
oh my you watch josh turner thats awesome. I love your videos
Haley Blais
...that's what she said.
...sorry.
Every time I see you play it brings a smile to my face, not just because of how amazing it sounds, but also because of how much everybody gets into and has fun. I think that's what playing music with your friends is about.
I saw my first Josh Turner video few weeks ago, made a McLovin look-alike joke.
I take it back Josh - you're the real deal, a true died in the wool musician, someone who chamelianizes to his musical environment to let everyone shine thru. Brilliant vision !!
How the hell did I miss this one - it's just amazing, it's just amazing, it's just amazing, and at the risk of repeating myself, it's just amazing,
The 45156 ..... are you trying to tell me this is AMAZING?? Lol You would be absolutely right!!!
acoustic mastery at it's finest people!!
So talented, sheltered at home 2020, love this
Where have I been!??!.. I'm 70 years old and a music file. I know talent and great sound. Love these kids..artists!
I have been following Josh for 10 years and am dazzled by his great musianship. I was delighted to hear that he is now able to earn his living playing music. Its just a matter of time before the whole world finds about him. Keep the music coming, my boy.
ME too. I’m 72 and I remember thinking how wonderful that these young people are doing thes old songs- I wa listening to him do Folsom prison Blues
One day, many of us will be able to say .. "I watched Josh Turner on RUclips before everybody knew who he was."
I thought the exact same thing, one of the most talented musicians on RUclips.
Ditto on your Ditto, Gage Wiggins !
a1scooter1 First saw Josh while searching Leo Kottke in 2008.
Tom Keane I'd have to check, but it was a few years ago for me too. Not as early as 2008 though. I've actually got friends in the music business here in Nashville that I've turned Josh's videos onto. I can't believe they haven't snagged him up. It's their loss.
a1scooter1 Exactly my thoughts.
I love this rendition of a great, complex and lovely song. And I love how Josh shares the stage with his fellow musicians, rather than dominating it. He is a real talent and draws out lovely sounds from everyone.
The sheer youthful exuberance on display made me smile so hard my dentures fell out of my old ass mouth. Great job everyone!!!
My mother joined the heavens over 20 years ago and this was one of her favorites. Thank you for bringing such youth and class to this gem. You blessed me with this.
This makes the sun shining on a rainy day. Love it!
Such an amazing guy. His personality and voice remind me so much of our beloved James Taylor.
Liam O'Connell Good call!
+Liam O'Connell right?! i was thinking the same thing!! its amazing.
hes like a cross between JT and Paul Simon.
That's so true!
Liam O'Connell Yes his voice is like that,but he can sing anything. And playin, Forgettaboutit! I am so so amazed by all the talent
I think this may be the best thing that has ever happened to my ears! Paul Simon and folky, bluegrass styles, thank you for blessing my ears!
I loved this song growing up. Fond memories listening to such an upbeat tune with friends. Josh - it's a privilege to hear your group's rendition and it brings a smile to my face to see you capture all the joy in music in all you do. I can say it... I saw Josh on RUclips!!
just discovered this, I'm reminded of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra. Excellent cover, great performance.
Its 2020 why haven't we heard more of this guy. Don't understand why there is so much crap out there when there is music of this quality hidden away.
Because “oo quirky rap”
So true
Ron Dunstone, better late than never :)
Yeah - Anyone know what happened to this phenominal young man?
@@kristieroybal4888 he is still going strong. Look up The Other Favorites.
How does the real talent on RUclips go unnoticed?!
Your fans may be few, but we're real bud. Keep on keeping on.
The mass audiences are attracted to flash and spectacle at the expense of overlooking more subtle and genuine talent. [ sigh! ]
consider yourself blessed for knowing about this guy!!
Love it!!! Young people using their God-given talents to bless us all with their music. Thank you Josh and all the musicians for sharing your gifts, and continuing to produce the best videos on RUclips!
This is like you dressed this song up in a new outfit! Looks great, sounds great! Ta na na na na!
For all poeple who talk about "there is no more good old handcrafted music around these days", this video (and a lot others) is highly recommended. Greetings from Germany, which is hot and dry now for three months. We need rain! And maybe it would be a good idea to ask Josh and some of his folks to come over and play a rain song. I am almost sure it would work.
Wow I'm a huge Paul Simon fan and this is absolutely great.. I'm now a Josh Turner fan, this is the first hearing of him. Beautiful.
The real music will never die thanks to such great People! Fantastic performance.
I simply cannot believe that I've only just now found this channel. Simply magical. I can't even express....
New to the JT Train. Love the videos. One of my band mates said, "you've got to check out Josh Turner". I did and I am hooked.
Came to Josh because of Martha My Dear. Hours later and i am still fng amazed. Where are the studio execs A&R folks and why havent they made this young man famous.
I hadn’t heard this in a long time. What a joyful performance. There is nothing better than a Josh performance when he is totally into the music & is having fun!
This is such pure goodness.
I was that lucky 80s girl who had the privilege of seeing Paul Simon in LA with his Call Me Al tour... couldnt tell you who the African group was that sang backup. Wish i did. I still see the today on stage on each side on Paul where these 6 foot plus singers. Made him look like a young kid...AND speaking of young kid well, this young man Josh has given me hours of entertainment. Love him!
Ive always thought he must have some great parents with wonderful taste and influence.
Love it!!
I find myself liking Josh's covers of songs better than the originals
Been thinking that all freakin day man haha
I thought no one would do that. Josh is scary good!!!!
No ways on earth ever that this track is better than the original.
The dudes got talent for sure.. but it’s lacking something for me, either experience or soul
I realise this thread’s 2 years’ old, but, if you haven’t already, check out his new album - all uploaded to RUclips in the past day or so. His song writing has, in my opinion at least, come a LONG way.
just only the perfectest performance ever! thank you Courtecy and Savannah Music Festival
OK! that is one of my all time favorite tunes off one of my all time favorite recordings added to the fact that I am your biggest fan in CA. You guys did a great rendition. I want to see you guys in concert here. (I sound like a school girl and I'm way too old and way too male to be such a fan, but such is life, can't always determine what matters to you.)
Great job Josh, I am just a big old fan.
Absolutely awesome. Very very good!
Great version of s song that brought back in my mid 20s... !!!
I almost fell in love with the female fiddler, how wonderful she is!!!!
If you think about it too hard, it can make you stop playing because you know you'll never be as good. But on the other, it gives you something to shoot for.
Thanks for being an inspiration!
What an incredibly talented group of young people. Gives me a little hope for the future of our world.
How did I miss this!?!? It has made my week! So much joy!
Man! That's absolutely top notch.
After I watched about half of this, I knew it would become a member of my gotta watch every night list. AWESOME!!!
What a fantastic cover of Paul Simon's "Diamonds on the soles of her shoes". Josh covers some great PS stuff, I am a big fan of both.
You must a tremendous talent for making people enjoy their work with you with delight by all the reward to presenting their talents to the world.
Josh, you never disappoint. You're not quite a national treasure yet but your are getting there. Give it a couple years - you're young. No thumbs down yet on the post so maybe we can all agree on one thing - you're a true artist and your music is wonderful.
A star in the making watch this guy he has serious potential I would pay to see them all there very good a very nice interpretation of a great song well done guys impressed, you took the original music and added your twist to it but you did not destroy the original track not what i expected but oh so good and surprised the violins really worked well, its almost a country bluegrass version, well what ever its a brilliant interpretation nice one guys
Loving this josh! Keep up the good work...from the UK
You are an amazing musician. You really bring to life the songs you play.
OUT of this world!
An absolute delight!
Oh wow. Brilliant. So pleased to discover this artist.
That was so lovely. I am very happy to hear your sweet voice and the wonderful group behind you. Thank you so much.
I don't know why Google chose to highlight this video to me via email, but I'm grateful. Well done. Fun, tight, and just a great arrangement.
Wow! What fun to see talented musicians playing and collaborating. Give me more!
I love that woman's harmony a great deal. Her fiddle playing was very enjoyable to listen to as well. Not to forget to mention that she is pretty easy on the eyes to gaze upon... Which is code for saying that in my opinion she is drop dead gorgeous. If her true personality is as inviting as her talent and her beauty then without a doubt she is the kind of woman that any man could happily share his life with for an eternity. :-I
Hey man, a very, very nice version of that classic! I'm watching again and again! BRAVO! Cheers from Brazil!
Amazing! Thanks Josh & friends, thanks RUclips. Gifted beyond belief!
Blowing me away, every time. Thanks dude!
Awesome--I'd pay to see a show like this.
Every spring Savannah has this show in the Savannah Music Festival... it starts in the last week of March and continues until mid-April. Come on down (or up, or over...)
Judy Williams, sounds wonderful; though I'd always pictured Josh as a Yank. Hope to attend next year.
@@DanielinLaTuna Indiana is mid-west, kinda of a "country boy in the city" thing. I think Josh has relocated to Brooklyn, or somewhere in NY, so that would be country boy in THE city, I guess.
Love your music too, Jesse! have spent many a hours listening to your stuff.
Always impressed! Never a dull moment. Professional performance. Mr. Simon would be proud.Good work to all in the band. Be Excellent!...Bud AFEX
Awesome Version on this PS classic! Excellent!
Few musicians in the world have the timing of this guy... it's amazing...
One my favorite Paul Simon songs, Josh. What a great performance by your group. Keep going man, you definitely have the heart and soul for music. Love all your video performances. KUDOS!!!!
Another one of your best. Wonderful rendition. ciao.
These are kids having fun , and god thet are good Josh is so gifted love the musical arrangements just bloody brilliant
WOW!! What a great interpretation. Love the banjo, fiddle & voice -- actually I LOVE it all. These are excellent musicians that communicate the fun of the song.
Super song , super rhythm ! Thanks to Josh and to the musicians of the band !
The ensemble did a great job of balancing! Great volume control :)
infectious - what an awesome cover - albeit LOVE the bluegrass style of this and what a wonderful balance between all instruments and vocals
If that violinist isn't a vision of grace and beauty, I don't know what is. Amazing performance. It's so encouraging to see the human spirit manifesting itself in this level of talent.
Wow..., stunning, just stunning.
What a sound ! So much energy
Are you kidding me? I have been binge watching JT videos. Just superb. This is so good and it makes you feel good! Such understated talent. Wow!
I swear, Josh. You are the conduit through which all music in the Universe comes to Earth.
That was so sweet Josh, thanks for putting it up!
Such a great song & such a great performance. I hope you had as much fun performing this as I had watching & listening to it. Art, whether music or my kind of art was meant to be fun! And dang it, you looked like you were having a blast!!!!
Boy, it's the second, perhaps the third time in a couple of days that I got goosebumps watching your covers (just discovered your channel). I mean it in a good way, that doesn't happen often to me :D
Great arrangement and love the adaptation of instruments which makes the song feel fresh, exciting and different whilst still keeping the soul and essence of the original
What a fabulous arrangement and interpretation...an all acoustic version with such a diverse array of wonderful instruments...brilliant stuff
Superbly orchestrated! Again.
This guy and his friends define the best of what RUclips can be.
Just Amazing, Telecaster sounds so good and clean ..Cheers
Josh is one hellava enthralling musician. Great troupe too. All having a great time
Spectacularly pleasing talent.
Lindo! Oopsie. I am not supposed to comment in Portuguese.
Those songs of this album brings me back to a happier time. Dear people that are gone forever.
I feel kind of bittersweetness.
The rendition is wonderful. I think Paul Simon would be so happy to see this.
Congratulations!
Thank you for sharing!
You know Paul Simon is alive.
Wow that is so good I have never heard anyone else sing this but Paul Simon. love the song and you made Paul proud, excellent.!!!!!!!
Music will never die. Especially when it is this good.
A terrifically fun performance. Josh is a wonderful gift to our culture...starting way back then!
Makes me happy seeing someone of a similar age to me with the same love for the incredible album
Best cover I have ever heard...unbelievable!! Molte gracies!