musicfog.com Darrell Scott breaks through on "River Take Me" during his Music Fog session in Nashville. Recorded during the 2010 Americana Music Festival & Conference.
most singers/artists get famous after much money and time is invested into them with media, marketing, and distribution deals that they trade for their own rights and oftentimes heavy commitments
I find Darrell's guitar work way beyond accompaniment. It's almost like a duet with his voice and the voice of his guitar. I just love this guys guitar work.
I saw Darrell Scott this past July. Front row, center. He played this one. I melted in my seat and all I could say was "Dang". I have never seen anyone squeeze so much sound out a guitar, not to mention a voice that defies gravity. When the concert was over he went to the product table and met people like an old fashion Baptist preacher. He talked to everyone who waited in line to see him. He was just the sweetest most humble man.
Darrell Scott is a musical genius. Through his haunting yet inviting voice and beautiful guitar work, Scott weaves layered and emotional stories. He will take you on a journey that leaves you wanting more, or at least another listen. Some journeys are happier than others but they are always worth it. He accomplishes this (often) difficult task while respecting his audience, unlike so many artists today. It is crazy how talented this man is. I hope more people experience his masterful storytelling and musician prowess. Thank you, Mr. Scott. Thank you. I look forward to seeing you play in person, one day.
saw him at the bluebird cafe in nashville years ago and he absolutely blew the roof off the place with just his guitar and voice. unbelievable superhuman talent.
Loraenil Don't be disappointed. People always choose the easier option - Whether it's easy to digest music like Nicki or easy to digest food like McDonalds. Just be glad that you see the light.
Pure soul and songsmith, a troubadour is this man. I feel very blessed and fortunate to have discovered him. Hopefully I will be able to witness a live performance in my lifetime.
I must have been under a rock. How could I have missed this man? The depth in his songs haunt me in my sleep. Even more in the dead of night. I’ve been properly schooled. Wonderful songwriter seems too shallow for him.
This song speaks to me deep inside my heart an soul! Beautiful song. I've always been an artist myself. I sing , write poems stories songs, take pictures, work with clay. I've always been a story teller an have had soul & wisdom beyond my years. I'm a cancer survivor an have been faced with death many times in 30 years of life. An i wouldn't go back in time to change a thing. Sometimes you were meant to fall on your face in order to rebuild yourself better than before. God is always there for you even if you don't acknowledge him. For many years I let my emotional an physical pain win but no more. I would be better than before. I made up my mind to learn how to play the guitar so I'm starting to look out for a lefty acoustic that I can afford. Then I will record an put up videos of my own songs that I've written. Thank you Darrell Scott for your music an inspiration. One of the first songs I'm going to learn on the guitar is this one.
... JUST DISCOVERED DARRELL AND AM SOOOOOOO INSPIRED !!!! WOW !!! .......... I'm going to have so much fun studying and swooning to this guys talent. Thank you God for showing me how incredible human beings can be.....
Experience the Darrell Scott magic at a local outdoor concert a few weeks ago here in Overton County, Tennessee. Not many performers can hold an audience in the palm of his hands as the temperature dipped into the low 40's. Thanks too to Hippie Jack Stoddart, a champion of Americana music.
I’ve been following Darryl for quite sometime now. He gave them attention through the transatlantic sessions he was on session 3 with them O’Brien and a bunch of other brilliant musicians from Scotland Ireland and Nashville. Since then I’ve seen him four times here in Montana I’ve recorded every concert.
Real talent that has me in aw writing, vocals, playing, Just incredible. If I could play like this I wouldn't care about anything but letting people hear it.
A man and his guitar !!! Anything added to this, wrather it be percussion, piano, string bass or whatever, would take from the full experience and purity of this !!! Master musician? YES! Master musician capable of touching the emotions of his listeners? ABSOLUTELY YES!!!
I’ve been following Darryl for quite sometime now. He gave them attention through the transatlantic sessions he was on session 3 with them O’Brien and a bunch of other brilliant musicians from Scotland Ireland and Nashville. Since then I’ve seen him four times here in Montana I’ve recorded every concert. There’s nobody can do what Darryl does. I’ve checked he’s in a league of his own.
I've only recently heard of Darrell Scott, what an outstanding talent he is,this is better than finding gold. How wonderful it is to sit here in Ireland and watch a master musician/singer/songwriter, I'm wondering is there Irish or Scottish blood in this man. I could listen to this guy all night long.
He held me spellbound. I've been playing for just north of 50 years, convinced that I couldn't be surprised. Man, was I wrong. I remember having a similar experience about 40 years ago, when I heard Roy Clark do Malagueña for the first time. Not so much due to the technical aspects, which were astounding enough; moreover due to the flawlessness of the execution. This was more a combination of finessed guitar _and_ vocals but same difference. I was blind-sided then, just as I was blind-sided now. New subscriber. Whoa.
@unclebobunclebob - could not agree more. but i'm a little glad the radio hasn't gotten hold of him and rammed in down our throats 85 times a day....that's what makes him a hidden gem to me.
Respond to this video... I love his "You'll Never leave Harlen Alive" as well. This is a great find! This kind of reminds me of some of John Hyatt's work.
Holy Shmoley. This guy bobs and weaves with more fluidity than Sugar Ray. He is constantly taking unexpected turns, going where he is not expected to go. I love this music, madly inspiring.
Dislikers are either children or low self-esteem losers who crush spiders because it’s the only power they’ve got !,, That aside , Darrell’s world class performance is simply the best. There are Not enough superlatives to explain this talent.
I am truly addicted lol, cant tell if this really happened or is it a metaphore for lifes ups and downs and how exhausitng we make life out to be ..Thank you DS
Why is Darrell Scott not extremely famous? I listen to his songs daily.
Darrell is one of the greatest poets I've ever heard, LOVE how he can weave a rhyme. I often wonder the same, Kimberly.
ALL THE MORE 🎶🎵🎶 'FER US!! 💯❤️
I'm a fan!
most singers/artists get famous after much money and time is invested into them with media, marketing, and distribution deals that they trade for their own rights and oftentimes heavy commitments
You're thoughts are the same as mine sir.
I find Darrell's guitar work way beyond accompaniment. It's almost like a duet with his voice and the voice of his guitar. I just love this guys guitar work.
This is still by far the best version of this song I can find. I live all versions but this one has an unmatched beauty to it.
It's excellent, but I saw him at the Hamilton in DC and that version is even better!
I have it on my phone.
I'll try uploading it to RUclips
I saw Darrell Scott this past July. Front row, center. He played this one. I melted in my seat and all I could say was "Dang". I have never seen anyone squeeze so much sound out a guitar, not to mention a voice that defies gravity. When the concert was over he went to the product table and met people like an old fashion Baptist preacher. He talked to everyone who waited in line to see him. He was just the sweetest most humble man.
This is one of the most perfectly complete songs I've ever heard .. the guitar work is off the charts ..
Exemplifies greatness and touch in everything he does as a musician x
Darrell Scott is a musical genius. Through his haunting yet inviting voice and beautiful guitar work, Scott weaves layered and emotional stories.
He will take you on a journey that leaves you wanting more, or at least another listen. Some journeys are happier than others but they are always worth it. He accomplishes this (often) difficult task while respecting his audience, unlike so many artists today. It is crazy how talented this man is. I hope more people experience his masterful storytelling and musician prowess.
Thank you, Mr. Scott. Thank you. I look forward to seeing you play in person, one day.
Yeah! I agree!
Darrell Scott, a great musician who weaves songs into the American story telling tradition, methinks.
saw him at the bluebird cafe in nashville years ago and he absolutely blew the roof off the place with just his guitar and voice. unbelievable superhuman talent.
Darrell Scott - River Take Me - 134,208 views.
Nicki Minaj - Anaconda - 399,739,259 views.
Extremely disappointed.
Loraenil Don't be disappointed. People always choose the easier option - Whether it's easy to digest music like Nicki or easy to digest food like McDonalds. Just be glad that you see the light.
louiscritchie McDonalds ≠ easy digestion
these comments aren't near as witty as people think they are.
Darrell's not a shallow, little bitch that has to pay for it.
Loraenil: You are right. Your comparison illustrates why we need campaign finance reform and an end to voter suppression.
Dude where has Darrell Scott been my whole life I am just discovering him so glad of what I have come upon
After near 30 years of playing, to date this is the only guy that inspires me to be a better musician!!
Just found Darrel Scott, he should be famous. Unbelievable talent; song writing, guitar, and vocals.
I consider myself to be a pretty decent guitar player and singer, but holy hell this dude is so good. So glad I’ve found his music.
Shades of country, rock, funk and an extreme sense of awareness. Thanks for this, I know for me it couldnt of come at a better time.
This guy is fantastic! Good to see and hear great American music. Not the force feed bull shit we get from radio
the complete artist that has honed his craft to a level beyond words.A class act
feelin all the sadness a proud man can hold,
Three cheers for Music Fog - they magically bring out the very best musicians have to offer. Bless you!
Pure soul and songsmith, a troubadour is this man. I feel very blessed and fortunate to have discovered him. Hopefully I will be able to witness a live performance in my lifetime.
quite simply- the best. there isn't a better singer/song writer alive. I doubt there was one better in the last 50 years
There is one equal to Darrell Scott. He is Tim O'Brien. They both know it and they occasionally collaborate giving us masterpieces of music.
+pomfolynx he's great, but his voice is nowhere near as good Darrells'
youre forgetting freddy mercury..
Jackie Leven bitchees
He is great, no doubt.... but in my opinion Leonard Cohen is the best singer/songwriter, there's no one that comes close to Cohen.
Mesmerizing ... just a transcendent performance of a great song!
If I had a fraction of this man's talent, hey, I could go and win X Factor.
Woke up this morning, feeling a little like this song !
I must have been under a rock. How could I have missed this man? The depth in his songs haunt me in my sleep. Even more in the dead of night. I’ve been properly schooled. Wonderful songwriter seems too shallow for him.
Speaks to the soul
"Too many dreams for this one heart of mine."
GREAT TRACK, POWERFUL SOUND FROM THIS STEFAN SOBELL GUITAR
thank you for identifying that guitar. it sounds amazing, but any plywood box with strings on it would in his mitts.
Who the hell could possibly dislike this?
Never get tired of this great tune!! Thanks!!!
Excellent absolutely beautiful
ive listened to this hundreds of times and even play it...but it always blows me away...darrel is the complete artist...powerful..a true blessing
Makes me think of my grandma. My friends weren't talented musicians.😂😂😂 God bless, Tyler. He makes my worst days better, AND any other of his ilk.
This simply cannot be improved. Staggering.
"The river can drown you or it can wash you clean." .... What a wonderful acoustic performance from one of the finest songwriters of our generation!
Darrell Scott is the man- Love His Music !!!
Yes, DS is magical, yet grounded in story told, haunting, seductive melody, arrangement, execution. Thank you Darrell
Great playing, fantastic audio. That guitar has a great tone.
Been working on learning this song for a few hours new. I'm only through the intro and first few verses. His sense of internal timing is incredible.
MrFibonacci I’ve just started!! But I can’t get the tunning right :( please help! haha
Nevermind, I got it now. The problem was my guitar
This song speaks to me deep inside my heart an soul! Beautiful song. I've always been an artist myself. I sing , write poems stories songs, take pictures, work with clay. I've always been a story teller an have had soul & wisdom beyond my years. I'm a cancer survivor an have been faced with death many times in 30 years of life. An i wouldn't go back in time to change a thing. Sometimes you were meant to fall on your face in order to rebuild yourself better than before. God is always there for you even if you don't acknowledge him. For many years I let my emotional an physical pain win but no more. I would be better than before. I made up my mind to learn how to play the guitar so I'm starting to look out for a lefty acoustic that I can afford. Then I will record an put up videos of my own songs that I've written. Thank you Darrell Scott for your music an inspiration. One of the first songs I'm going to learn on the guitar is this one.
Beautiful! ❤❤
I absolutely LOVE the guitar in this song and Darrell, your voice is very cool and very humble. Rock on brother
no words can explain how much this song means to me.
Very talented man. Seems like it would take a lot of energy to play and sing like that for an hour and a half.
and do it like it's nothing...
He can play w that emotion and intensity for 10hrs..believe it he's a monster...lots of stamina and energy
What a great player, song writer, what a guitar!!!
This man is a magician!!!!
Great artist! Great song! Thanks for the posting!
... JUST DISCOVERED DARRELL AND AM SOOOOOOO INSPIRED !!!! WOW !!! .......... I'm going to have so much fun studying and swooning to this guys talent. Thank you God for showing me how incredible human beings can be.....
Great guitarist!
real talk this song means so much tome as a hurricane victim gives me so much power
Experience the Darrell Scott magic at a local outdoor concert a few weeks ago here in Overton County, Tennessee. Not many performers can hold an audience in the palm of his hands as the temperature dipped into the low 40's. Thanks too to Hippie Jack Stoddart, a champion of Americana music.
That was beautiful and genius. I just love Darrell Scott!
more than magic--he shows me raw emotion
Amazing. This is the real deal. It doesn't get better than this.
One of the most talented people I have ever seen.
i just found mr darrell scott..i think i 'm staying for my whole life :D
amazing guitar work and sound.He's a one man show.captivating
What a great musician and singer. Hope to see you in St Pete Fl.
I grew up in Brown County, Ohio. This is gut-wrenchingly beautiful.
Truly amazing and wonderful. This man is so good. I love it:)
I saw him in Portland Ore. It was a great great show. He is such a talented man. One of the best singer, songwriter, guitarists of our time.
I’ve been following Darryl for quite sometime now. He gave them attention through the transatlantic sessions he was on session 3 with them O’Brien and a bunch of other brilliant musicians from Scotland Ireland and Nashville. Since then I’ve seen him four times here in Montana I’ve recorded every concert.
EXCELLENT PLAYING
I have never had a crush like I have a crush on this man. He is something intangible. He is pure light and power. Never ever get enough of him.
Real talent that has me in aw writing, vocals, playing, Just incredible. If I could play like this I wouldn't care about anything but letting people hear it.
Clicked on this video with perfect timing. #PrayForLouisiana
Just great! Love it!
He is the man !
Just discovered Darrel yesterday. I need to sleep sometime, but all I can do is listen.
I can't get enough of this
God I love him so damn much.
A man and his guitar !!! Anything added to this, wrather it be percussion, piano, string bass or whatever, would take from the full experience and purity of this !!! Master musician? YES! Master musician capable of touching the emotions of his listeners? ABSOLUTELY YES!!!
I’ve been following Darryl for quite sometime now. He gave them attention through the transatlantic sessions he was on session 3 with them O’Brien and a bunch of other brilliant musicians from Scotland Ireland and Nashville. Since then I’ve seen him four times here in Montana I’ve recorded every concert. There’s nobody can do what Darryl does. I’ve checked he’s in a league of his own.
I've only recently heard of Darrell Scott, what an outstanding talent he is,this is better than finding gold. How wonderful it is to sit here in Ireland and watch a master musician/singer/songwriter, I'm wondering is there Irish or Scottish blood in this man. I could listen to this guy all night long.
He held me spellbound. I've been playing for just north of 50 years, convinced that I couldn't be surprised. Man, was I wrong. I remember having a similar experience about 40 years ago, when I heard Roy Clark do Malagueña for the first time. Not so much due to the technical aspects, which were astounding enough; moreover due to the flawlessness of the execution. This was more a combination of finessed guitar _and_ vocals but same difference. I was blind-sided then, just as I was blind-sided now. New subscriber. Whoa.
I revisit this video once every 3 months... Holy Shit this should have 500 million views not 500k.
same
Same. Shocks me that Darrell isn't more popular than he is. This song is insanely good
This is great! Musically and lyrically great.
i live around people who did not grow up this kind of music. i have always influenced this it is perfect.
Man doesn't get enough props
Unfreaking believable talent! This is exactly the way I'd want to play and sing. I sound like Elmer Fud
this is transcendent. see him live and you'll never forget it.
That's it, right there. Brilliance.
Freakin' Amazing musicality! Darrell Scott ROCKS, and rolls...
Wow, this is the first time as an Australian that I have heard of Darrell Scott. I immediately ordered his 'Real Time' CD. can't wait! Bazzat48
great lyrics,great singer,great phrasing!
Wow next to his beautiful voice he is also an amazing guitar player! Keep up the good work Darrell
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@unclebobunclebob - could not agree more. but i'm a little glad the radio hasn't gotten hold of him and rammed in down our throats 85 times a day....that's what makes him a hidden gem to me.
In-freaking-CRED-ible.
Excellent work, Darrell, keep it up.
incredible stuff... incredible stuff...
what an amazing singer-musician, great song
Respond to this video... I love his "You'll Never leave Harlen Alive" as well. This is a great find! This kind of reminds me of some of John Hyatt's work.
Holy Shmoley. This guy bobs and weaves with more fluidity than Sugar Ray. He is constantly taking unexpected turns, going where he is not expected to go. I love this music, madly inspiring.
Best version of this song
this song works on every level for me.....and it took me far from troubled times......
u.k.here,never heard this guy before,shame on radio stations all over the world that we have to come on you tube to hear the guy for the 1st time.
Caught him live at art of music a few years back. Awesome performance.
Sweet soulful sounds, so good for my soul.
this sweet tune sends shivers down my spine
The greatest song writer ever.
Dislikers are either children or low self-esteem losers
who crush spiders because it’s the only power they’ve got !,,
That aside , Darrell’s world class performance is simply the best.
There are Not enough superlatives to explain this talent.
Where has this guy been my whole life??
I am truly addicted lol, cant tell if this really happened or is it a metaphore for lifes ups and downs and how exhausitng we make life out to be ..Thank you DS