Mean Mary sure plays a sweet Banjo ,guitar ,she sings with so much feeling As I've said before I'd just bow in greatness in her presence She just ..she's all that , and so much more
I’ve known Mary a long time. She’s a wonderful person. I still can’t believe it when I hear people say “ I just discovered her.” It’s sad bc she’s more talented than anyone in Nashville. Extremely talented.
You have to have soul to put out music like this . I had that soul once ... I sang 4 God My heart was in everything I did I found the musicians were petty. and other singers resented me. I neve squezed anyone out I always admitted to the listeners they're better than me I was popular cause I was real. I gave it up when this twit dating my friend told me she sang at the Dove awards and I couldn't do Amazing Grace cause it was her song I did another. My friend told me they went upstairs and made love while I had the church busy with me. I'm a christian I try hard 2 follow the man. Made me sick. The one singer I could sing like was linda ronstat With hillbilly tweaks My brother ask years ago why I never sang anymore I told him I lost my song... I think Mary.s wonderful Can you tell her that from an old granny.. I love her style My people are blue grass folks 2 Linda Va.
But this is typical of Nashville. Pre-COVID, at least, I'd truthfully tell people not from around here that they might hear someone over dinner playing for tips and the hopes of "discovery" who's better than anyone on a pop country chart. Only a tiny fraction of my favorite country artists are popular. The fact talent doesn't sell like it used to is a sad commentary on society.
Here's a boast I never thought I'd have. Did you know that Mean Mary got her start at Civil War reenactments? I still have the 1996 tape of rebel songs. 🎶🎵 Hurrah Hurrah we sing the jubilee 🎶🎵 (Apologies to Mean Mary. The Union is forever.)
I do not see any dislikes, but if it is not for you, just skip it, it takes guts to record with AI. This is great music, could dance to this by a bonfire, and making smores. It just reminds me of great childhood memories in WI.
Also great songwriter! (that is my opinion). Not all songs are my cup of tea (some are a bit too contemporary for me) but horses for courses/diffrent strokes for diffrent blokes etc, there is a ton of songs from her I love! Great artist all around.
Mary has to be one of the most creative banjoists around today. Her performances offer a refreshing reprieve from the sometimes hidebound Scruggs vs. Old-Time banjo camps. She is a creative singer/songwriter--who happens to play a mean banjo.
@@tonymartin6361 And mandolin. And she will grab a Stratocaster if offered (I'm certain that she owns at least one). Any kind of stringed instrument. Oh, and foot-operated percussion instruments (barefoot, of course). And her voice...
Great voice Great banjo Great song Great video Great woman Great feeling well Thanks so much to your talent. A German in Italy trying to spread THE music
There are not many banjo players out there who when you listen to them, you can almost forget they are playing a banjo and notice instead the brilliance of the composition. Mean Mary is one.
I love Mary's story of the accident & the fight to be able to sing again, I love her music and her heart. I live in Newfoundland, CA now but I was heartbroken that I missed Mary play in my hometown of Southport, England a few years back. She's an amazing woman, she has lifted my spirits on many an occasion. Thank you Mary, God bless you.
I discovered Mary and her music, specifically this song, after spending 8 months on the road on motorcycle, camping everywhere in between Florida and California. I found my father in Iowa... and I stayed. this song makes me long for the road again...
Just so you know ... there is no reason for you to ever desire one like me ... but with this song, as you have sung it, as you have played it ... as your heart has howled it ... I love you ... I too am mad for the wildness ...
So over 40 videos later & not 1 disappointment. Except for singing the dynamic words to the songs I'm virtually speechless at the complete overall skill set. And how many terrific songs& videos there are. Super thanks to Mary for everything!!!!
Mary, you are one of the few producing folk style modern music, it is wonderful and you have an amazing talent, Thank You for doing what you do so that those of us that are less talented can enjoy it 🙂
Where are the choreographed dancers, the lavish sets with scantly clad hard bodies frolicking about. Oh I guess those distractions are not needed when one has great TALENT. The tone, feeling and quality of video gets a big thumbs up. Especially the wolf.
I've spent some time on a farm in Texas, but truth be told I'm a city boy. Regardless, this speaks to me in my old age. Maybe there's still time to enjoy the dark woods.
Wow! I'm a little late to the party but better late than never. I haven't been this excited about hearing an artist for the first time since...well ever!
I love this music and artist so unique and real in this techno and electronic world that most music embraces...this music is organic and natural and beautiful!
Update, saw Mary in Concert in Tucson, AZ, fun and an Excellent show, and a Beautiful person.. I love her new album "Cold", her voice really shines as seen in this Video.. Get all her CD's, as the music has an Excellent Verity, I have them all.....
I can't listen to any other music than Marys. Totally captivating and hypnotic. Every time I think she can't get any better-she does anyway. Ordinary music just doesn't do it anymore.
I am Frank TopehnibaNyenemki, the only music to touch my spirit was my tribal drums, until I listened to you. The journey into the dark woods to me is a journey into myself. Kijjii monato au dein u huk peh. ( May the great spirits blessings always be in you.) Keep singing until you take your spirit walk.
Mean Mary sings much, much better than any other female plus she is so talented that playing musical instruments just comes natural. Isn't she the LORD'S Gift to music? And to America? You bet she is.
Can someone explain how on earth this song has only 82k views??? Mean Mary should be WAAAAAAAY bigger than she is. it is sooooooo refreshing to find music of THIS quality in 2019!
So unbelievably good, I can't even begin to understand how she can do this. Just the most fantastic motion of words and music and banjo playing that grabs you and steals your heart and your entire attention. Fantastic. That's all i can say. I have never heard another singer as mesmerizing as Mean Mary. You are a Force of Nature. So glad we discovered you!!!!
I always thought artists like Anne Murray and Dolly Parton were the best...then I stumble across Mean Mary. As much as I always adored Anne's music she can't hold a candle to Mean Mary! I wish I had heard of her sooner. I have been binge watching all her videos and hope someday I get to see her in concert. You go girl!
How does she do it? How does she come up with brilliant song after brilliant song? A fabulous talent, no doubt augmented with a lot of hard work. Always a major pleasure to listen to.
My father was a hippie who played bluegrass and I was a goth/punk kid in the 90s. I think the future ain't all bad if this is any indication of the way things are heading
Mary James, your singing is superb, your banjo playing is superb, but most of all, your songwriting is superb! Please come back to Calumet! If not, maybe the Ark. I love your music. I think I'll head for the "dark woods" in the fall and play this song as well as many other of your brilliant songs.
I truly love your music!!! I can feel it in my bones!!!!!! Thank you for such honest music!!!! So rare these days!!!!! We love you down in johnson city TN!!!!
Awesomw video and awesome song Mary. Beautiful music sung by a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. Thank you. I'd run with you anywhere you want to go. Love your music.
I'M HOOKED! THE BANJO HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE INSTRUMENT, LOVE ITS SOUND AND TONE. I STARTED LEARNING TO PLAY, BUT LIFE GOT IN THE WAY. SORRY I NEVER KEPT WITH IT. LOVE THIS LADY! SUPERB PICKING! ARTWORK IN MOTION...❤️🌷
It takes a very special mind to write what we know we should have said....but didn't. It takes a special voice to sing out loud what we could only hear in our thoughts.
I just love all of your music. The more I listen to your music, the more addicting it gets. There is something about your music that touches me and it's wonderful. I feel the music, not just hear it. Keep up the awesome tunes!
Mean Mary sure plays a sweet Banjo ,guitar ,she sings with so much feeling As I've said before I'd just bow in greatness in her presence She just ..she's all that , and so much more
I’ve known Mary a long time.
She’s a wonderful person.
I still can’t believe it when I hear people say “ I just discovered her.”
It’s sad bc she’s more talented than anyone in Nashville.
Extremely talented.
You have to have soul to put out music like this . I had that soul once ...
I sang 4 God
My heart was in everything I did
I found the musicians were petty. and other singers resented me. I neve squezed anyone out I always admitted to the listeners they're better than me
I was popular cause I was real. I gave it up when this twit dating my friend told me she sang at the Dove awards and I couldn't do Amazing Grace cause it was her song
I did another. My friend told me they went upstairs and made love while I had the church busy with me. I'm a christian I try hard 2 follow the man.
Made me sick.
The one singer I could sing like was linda ronstat
With hillbilly tweaks
My brother ask years ago why I never sang anymore
I told him I lost my song...
I think Mary.s wonderful
Can you tell her that from an old granny..
I love her style
My people are blue grass folks 2
Linda Va.
But this is typical of Nashville. Pre-COVID, at least, I'd truthfully tell people not from around here that they might hear someone over dinner playing for tips and the hopes of "discovery" who's better than anyone on a pop country chart. Only a tiny fraction of my favorite country artists are popular. The fact talent doesn't sell like it used to is a sad commentary on society.
@@williambutler3630 That's a fact!
I just discovered her today....by accident.
perhaps if she sang about getting drunk and high and twerking shed be more promoted
Here's a boast I never thought I'd have. Did you know that Mean Mary got her start at Civil War reenactments? I still have the 1996 tape of rebel songs. 🎶🎵 Hurrah Hurrah we sing the jubilee 🎶🎵 (Apologies to Mean Mary. The Union is forever.)
I love this woman and her music. The 107 people who disliked are just jealous because they don't have a good taste in music.
I do not see any dislikes, but if it is not for you, just skip it, it takes guts to record with AI. This is great music, could dance to this by a bonfire, and making smores. It just reminds me of great childhood memories in WI.
Great banjo player, and great singer and songwriter. Love your music, I am glad I found your music. Thank you for sharing it.
What a voice and musician, sure ain't bubble gum country!!!
Thank you Mary I had about given up on music.
Brilliant instrumentalist...skilled singer...smooth, appealing low-alto voice...eerily compelling song... *_WOW!!_*
WOW is right!! Better than most these puffed up guitarist calling themselves GOAT
Agreed.
WHO ,WOH I MEAN
WOW!!! IT'S MY FUTURE WIFE EDITING HER OUT THAT'S MURDER
Also great songwriter! (that is my opinion). Not all songs are my cup of tea (some are a bit too contemporary for me) but horses for courses/diffrent strokes for diffrent blokes etc, there is a ton of songs from her I love! Great artist all around.
Mary has to be one of the most creative banjoists around today. Her performances offer a refreshing reprieve from the sometimes hidebound Scruggs vs. Old-Time banjo camps. She is a creative singer/songwriter--who happens to play a mean banjo.
And not bad on the guitar and fiddle either...
Yes she is amazing
And in her "spare time" she writes mystery novels.
@@tonymartin6361 And mandolin. And she will grab a Stratocaster if offered (I'm certain that she owns at least one). Any kind of stringed instrument. Oh, and foot-operated percussion instruments (barefoot, of course). And her voice...
Not one of... she is!!
Lovely Lady remembering those Native America ... Thanks Mean Mary 🪶🪶
This very talented lady has taken the banjo somewhere it really has needed to go! Thank you!
Getting a notification she has uploaded a new video is enough to make one stop everything to listen and watch!
Totally! At least once a month I set her playlist and just sit back in awe!
Great voice
Great banjo
Great song
Great video
Great woman
Great feeling well
Thanks so much to your talent.
A German in Italy trying to spread THE music
Great song, fantastic banjo, beautiful voice, awesome location. Thanks you, Mary.
Mary and all of the James Gang
You ARE the best
How am I just hearing this woman? Just beautiful.
that sultry voice.......... I love it.
her voice is hauntingly beautiful...
There are not many banjo players out there who when you listen to them, you can almost forget they are playing a banjo and notice instead the brilliance of the composition. Mean Mary is one.
A few of her songs really should have millions of views! so underrated
Agree
This song is freaking awesome!
Only took me years to realize, i love this song not only because it's outstanding. It describes my childhood which i miss so much.
I have noticed Mary can hit low smooth notes like none other, every chorus of Hera makes you shiver
Poetic, evocative, melancholy, beautiful. Like I imagine Mean Mary herself must be! 😇😇😇
Came for the picking, stayed for the pipes. Kudos Mary.
I love Mary's story of the accident & the fight to be able to sing again, I love her music and her heart. I live in Newfoundland, CA now but I was heartbroken that I missed Mary play in my hometown of Southport, England a few years back. She's an amazing woman, she has lifted my spirits on many an occasion. Thank you Mary, God bless you.
I discovered Mary and her music, specifically this song, after spending 8 months on the road on motorcycle, camping everywhere in between Florida and California. I found my father in Iowa... and I stayed. this song makes me long for the road again...
Just so you know ... there is no reason for you to ever desire one like me ... but with this song, as you have sung it, as you have played it ... as your heart has howled it ... I love you ... I too am mad for the wildness ...
So over 40 videos later & not 1 disappointment. Except for singing the dynamic words to the songs I'm virtually speechless at the complete overall skill set. And how many terrific songs& videos there are. Super thanks to Mary for everything!!!!
Mary, you are one of the few producing folk style modern music, it is wonderful and you have an amazing talent, Thank You for doing what you do so that those of us that are less talented can enjoy it 🙂
I can’t wait to see Mary in person again! It’s been to long. She’s one of a kind.
What a talented and beautiful soul im in awe
What an incredible banjo play!
I am adict to it, fantastic!
Where are the choreographed dancers, the lavish sets with scantly clad hard bodies frolicking about. Oh I guess those distractions are not needed when one has great TALENT. The tone, feeling and quality of video gets a big thumbs up. Especially the wolf.
I've spent some time on a farm in Texas, but truth be told I'm a city boy. Regardless, this speaks to me in my old age. Maybe there's still time to enjoy the dark woods.
Your vibrato is remarkable and very enjoyable to hear. I also enjoy your rich deep tones, you are exceptional in your skills darlin.
I know, like a fine pipe tobacco, right?
Such a hauntingly beautiful song.
I'M ALLOWED TO BE IN LOVE WITH TALENT. SO BEAUTIFUL. SO ELEMENTAL. THANK YOU.
Perfection. Mary is a marvelous vocalist, musician, lyricist, actress, videographer. She and her mother, Jean James, are indeed a dynamic duo. Bravo!
That blonde hair threw me for a loop, but once she started to sing. No one else with such wonderful voice.
Lokk at the video of her when she was six years old. she is a blond all right.
Simply awesome
I'm stuck in a beat that i'm unabe to let go off. It has embraced my thoughts an vide. lol Excellent work y'all
What a voice you have ! Thank you for your music and beautiful compositions !
Wow! I'm a little late to the party but better late than never. I haven't been this excited about hearing an artist for the first time since...well ever!
Your voice hugs m'y soul... Thank you so much
Well said
My Christmas present finding Mary what a voice what an instrumentalist
I love this music and artist so unique and real in this techno and electronic world that most music embraces...this music is organic and natural and beautiful!
Amen
Update, saw Mary in Concert in Tucson, AZ, fun and an Excellent show, and a Beautiful person.. I love her new album "Cold", her voice really shines as seen in this Video.. Get all her CD's, as the music has an Excellent Verity, I have them all.....
I can't listen to any other music than Marys. Totally captivating and hypnotic. Every time I think she can't get any better-she does anyway. Ordinary music just doesn't do it anymore.
I am Frank TopehnibaNyenemki, the only music to touch my spirit was my tribal drums, until I listened to you. The journey into the dark woods to me is a journey into myself. Kijjii monato au dein u huk peh. ( May the great spirits blessings always be in you.) Keep singing until you take your spirit walk.
Mean Mary sings much, much better than any other female plus she is so talented that playing musical instruments just comes natural. Isn't she the LORD'S Gift to music? And to America? You bet she is.
Fkn amazing ......
So, so talented. What a true pleasure to listen to.
That Mary sure does play a mean banjo. Another haunting tune from one of my favorite singers!
THE GIFT FROM TMH THAT JUST KEEPS ON GIVING!!! BEAUTIFUL SONG THANKS AND STAY BLESSED MY LOVELY SISTER...ML🙏💖🌹💋🙏
Can someone explain how on earth this song has only 82k views??? Mean Mary should be WAAAAAAAY bigger than she is. it is sooooooo refreshing to find music of THIS quality in 2019!
Truly a musical genius! Flawless performance beginning to end! It has a beautiful Celtic ring to it
So unbelievably good, I can't even begin to understand how she can do this. Just the most fantastic motion of words and music and banjo playing that grabs you and steals your heart and your entire attention. Fantastic. That's all i can say. I have never heard another singer as mesmerizing as Mean Mary. You are a Force of Nature. So glad we discovered you!!!!
Such a beautiful song! and that's some fiercely wicked playin'! Hard to beat that... a lovely ballad played by the best
Only just found her. What a magical performer.
I love Marys mini movies! Harlequin and sugar creek mountain rush and this are my favorites! She has so much talent in so many directions!
Made me laugh out loud, you are so lovely and you look gorgeous! You have the best voice too xxxxx❤
Lovely voice and mean banjo! Love from Finland ❤️👍🤗
Mary killing it on the banjo i have expected thing to catch fire she plays it so fast
What an amazing talent. Her voice in this video gave me shivers and her banjo playing was spectacular. I think I fell in love.
Just found her, on my feed. Bought a couple of her albums. Makes me want to learn to play the banjo.
Larry Miller you’ll never be sorry you played the banjo!
Me too!
I always thought artists like Anne Murray and Dolly Parton were the best...then I stumble across Mean Mary. As much as I always adored Anne's music she can't hold a candle to Mean Mary! I wish I had heard of her sooner. I have been binge watching all her videos and hope someday I get to see her in concert. You go girl!
How does she do it? How does she come up with brilliant song after brilliant song? A fabulous talent, no doubt augmented with a lot of hard work. Always a major pleasure to listen to.
Excellent.
Mean Mary is So Awesome ❤✌️
She really blew my mind. I am a guitarist and I have never been so impressed with someone ripping up the neck on a fretboard.
Yes she is awesome plus.
I love her voice. She sounds and looks beautiful. She should be on TV
Your art gives chills to me in a good way. Thank you for brightening our world! 👍👍👍👍👍
If Mary lives life as passionate as her music I can’t express how fulfilling her life must be. We love ya Mary. Havagudun gal.
Thank you Sweet Mean Mary for your beautiful Banjo Playin & singin’. 👍😍
fantastic. Please do not stop creating your wonderful music. It touches something in my soul that I cannot explain.
My father was a hippie who played bluegrass and I was a goth/punk kid in the 90s. I think the future ain't all bad if this is any indication of the way things are heading
The Singer-Song Writer Tradition is alive and well, and lives in your phenomenal banjo playing and vocals.
Mary James, your singing is superb, your banjo playing is superb, but most of all, your songwriting is superb! Please come back to Calumet! If not, maybe the Ark. I love your music. I think I'll head for the "dark woods" in the fall and play this song as well as many other of your brilliant songs.
I truly love your music!!! I can feel it in my bones!!!!!! Thank you for such honest music!!!! So rare these days!!!!! We love you down in johnson city TN!!!!
Awesomw video and awesome song Mary. Beautiful music sung by a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. Thank you. I'd run with you anywhere you want to go. Love your music.
I'M HOOKED!
THE BANJO HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE INSTRUMENT, LOVE ITS SOUND AND TONE. I STARTED LEARNING TO PLAY, BUT LIFE GOT IN THE WAY. SORRY I NEVER KEPT WITH IT.
LOVE THIS LADY!
SUPERB PICKING!
ARTWORK IN MOTION...❤️🌷
What a great song. Modern people in fact are terrified of the deep dark woods, but here is Mean Mary....best song ever.
Turtle Heart listening to Thunderbird and MMary... wishing you happy journeys:
Once again, an outstanding song in a minor key! (I'm just a sucker for these.)
It's perfect, just perfect, original US art. Everything is flawless, music, voice and lyrics. With deep respect, from Russia.
Anyone who can play the banjo is badass, but play and sing whole other level. Love it.
I could watch you all day Mary. Never knew banjo could be so haunting. Love this song. Stirs my Celtic blood.
It takes a very special mind to write what we know we should have said....but didn't.
It takes a special voice to sing out loud what we could only hear in our thoughts.
OMG please God let this Lady play that banjo to the gates of heaven 🥺🤟
What a voice n sound...CHILLS
✨❤️🔥✨Thank you. I love the words and the music✨❤️✨
I could say something about this woman's remarkable talent but it would be an understatement at best!
beautiful
Goodnight woods and bless you all.
Welp... after discovering you today randomly, I am blown away by your voice, your charm and your amazing playing ability. I'm officially in love!
Mary you always brighten my day when I listen to your beautiful music. A beautiful voice, a beautiful young lady, and a talent far above anyone else.
Love it! ❤
New Tool and now new Mean Mary! It's shaping up to be a good month!
What a pleasure it is to hear a beautiful voice like that
I just love all of your music. The more I listen to your music, the more addicting it gets. There is something about your music that touches me and it's wonderful. I feel the music, not just hear it. Keep up the awesome tunes!
A tour de force . Wonderful .
I think this is the best thing ever!