The last 3 months or so have been the longest stretch of my life in the last 14 years where I’ve felt like happiness was something achievable, if impermanent. I lost my dad to cancer in 2014, after being homeless with him and eventually making it into a subsidized apartment where I could properly look after him. Ever since I’ve really just been treading water, trying to find solid ground to land on, repeatedly burning out and facing heartbreak and wasting so much goddamned time. I found a fool’s hope somewhere in me this year, and made it hard as a rock. I know nothing is forever-not love, not hope, not motivation, not joy. But neither are despair, grief, disillusionment, alienation. In the people who love us, and the love within ourselves, can be found the tools to our salvation. For me, happiness isn’t an end goal or any kind of destination; only a link in the chain. I’m starting to believe I have it in me to keep pulling, knowing it’s gonna get harder again. I’m learning how to let down my walls, so I can show up for the people who’ve always shown up for me. I want that more than anything. I found your songs about a week before you made this channel, and I’ve been listening near daily ever since. Many have been downright anthems for me, and Patchwork is easily my 2024 AotY. I don’t know you at all. But I’m starting to know me, and that person heard those songs when they needed them. To laugh, to cry, to cope, to empathize. To know a better world is possible through communication, community, and collective action. To remember we’re not alone out here. Thanks, Jesse. And if anybody actually read this far, I’m amazed. I hope you find what you’re looking for. I hope you make it where you need to be going. I hope you vote today. I hope you find a reason to stick around. Tell someone you love them. Free Palestine.
man, what a story u have! thank you for sharing and I want to say that I disagree with u on Palestine but I refuse to hate anyone over their beliefs and I’m glad that we can all come together and just enjoy music. Anyways much love brother, keep going!!
I felt every word. Finding Jesse's music has been one of the few good things that has happened to me this year. My wife of 33 years passed away in June. A month later I lost my dog to cancer. A week after that my son went to jail. Shortly after that I found Jesse's songs. They have given me a little bit of light in an otherwise dark time. I believe that if we just keep doing the right thing everyday, it will be OK- not necessarily great, but OK.
There are very few things in life that you can be certain of. However, there is one thing that I am supremely certain of - that Jessie Welles is a phenomenal poet, singer and songwriter. Thanks, Jesse. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Jesse! For what it’s worth, I think you’re one of the most talented songwriters I have ever heard, and a damned fine musician as well! All the best from Canada!
Jesse, you are singing to my heart today. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art with the world. The universe is speaking through you in big ways. Sending positive energy and love to you and your blue bird.
It must be an amazing feeling to discover who you really are deep down inside and find your true purpose in life. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.
i love this so much and felt it too… you just bleed music, Jesse - such raw feeling and humanness that i rarely see elsewhere. your beautiful songs are helping me trudge through some hell, thank you
I'm going through a hard breakup right now, and these songs Jesse has been producing have been really healing for me,to be honest autumn saved me from jumping. I wonder if he's been the same space with these lyrics. Either way I can't show the appreciation I have for the candidness of his lyricism enough. Thanks man. We all love you.
Something tells me we'll all be hearing a lot more from this solid musician. There's a Bob Segar element/feel in what he writes, which certainly isn't a bad thing at all. Salud, dude! 🤟
Words that cut, a melody that carries and a phrasing that flows. What more can a simple man ask for? Ok, maybe distortion occasionally lol. Looks like your channel has been around since 2015? Wish I’d found you then brother. Better late than never This chorus stands right up and shakes hands with anything ever written. So I’ll be “that word guy” for the first time ever. Keep it up my man. I’m pretty dumb, but I ain’t faded. I ain’t naive, but I jaded What do you know about me? What the hell do you know about me? I’m determined and I won’t back down If it takes forever I’m gonna’ stick around I know what’s real and I know what’s fake If it takes forever that’s whatever it’s gonna’ take what it takes What it takes
Great stuff. Yeah I hear young Dylan but I also hear some Jeff Tweedy of Wilco in there amongst other stuff. All through Jesse's own personal ringer. Very soulful but with a wry humour under it all. Second song of his I've heard and I've dug both so far. 👍
The last 3 months or so have been the longest stretch of my life in the last 14 years where I’ve felt like happiness was something achievable, if impermanent.
I lost my dad to cancer in 2014, after being homeless with him and eventually making it into a subsidized apartment where I could properly look after him.
Ever since I’ve really just been treading water, trying to find solid ground to land on, repeatedly burning out and facing heartbreak and wasting so much goddamned time.
I found a fool’s hope somewhere in me this year, and made it hard as a rock.
I know nothing is forever-not love, not hope, not motivation, not joy. But neither are despair, grief, disillusionment, alienation.
In the people who love us, and the love within ourselves, can be found the tools to our salvation.
For me, happiness isn’t an end goal or any kind of destination; only a link in the chain.
I’m starting to believe I have it in me to keep pulling, knowing it’s gonna get harder again.
I’m learning how to let down my walls, so I can show up for the people who’ve always shown up for me. I want that more than anything.
I found your songs about a week before you made this channel, and I’ve been listening near daily ever since. Many have been downright anthems for me, and Patchwork is easily my 2024 AotY.
I don’t know you at all.
But I’m starting to know me, and that person heard those songs when they needed them. To laugh, to cry, to cope, to empathize. To know a better world is possible through communication, community, and collective action. To remember we’re not alone out here.
Thanks, Jesse.
And if anybody actually read this far, I’m amazed.
I hope you find what you’re looking for.
I hope you make it where you need to be going.
I hope you vote today.
I hope you find a reason to stick around.
Tell someone you love them.
Free Palestine.
Read every word. Keep going brother.
man, what a story u have! thank you for sharing and I want to say that I disagree with u on Palestine but I refuse to hate anyone over their beliefs and I’m glad that we can all come together and just enjoy music. Anyways much love brother, keep going!!
Read it all. Felt it all. Take care.
I felt every word. Finding Jesse's music has been one of the few good things that has happened to me this year. My wife of 33 years passed away in June. A month later I lost my dog to cancer. A week after that my son went to jail. Shortly after that I found Jesse's songs. They have given me a little bit of light in an otherwise dark time. I believe that if we just keep doing the right thing everyday, it will be OK- not necessarily great, but OK.
His music saved me
Please never stop making songs about what’s on your mind. The people need it. ❤
A song from the heart beats the devil every time
Thanks, I needed to hear a good tune today. This was perfect.
Amazing lyrics… thanks for a nice reset in the middle of todays madness
This is a good one! Among lots of good ones. 😊
This guy literally saved my life today. What a beautiful talent.
You sound like the best love song I never wrote in my head 🙏
the 21century's Bob Dylan
We’ve waited all our lives for this!
Was just about to say the same blessed with another Dylan how lucky are we mn
Definitely moving from Autumn to Winter. I’ve throughly enjoyed watching the scenery whilst listening to the music. Thank you !
Masterpiece ! "not naïve, but I'm not jaded"
For real. What a line
How does he think them up???? Masterpiece after masterpiece, he just keeps going!!!
He is in flow with his good vibe
He's found the magic that Bob found, of accessing the subconscious in his writing and flowing, to create these unique and beautiful songs. Amazing
Beautiful, reflective song for a long, hard day in the USofA.
This is one of the great ones.
And perfect with that lovely 'hog Martin.
You're a treasure, Jesse. Keep on! A working musician for 40+ yrs here
Good tune man, love your writing. Those mahogany Martins sound so nice.
There are very few things in life that you can be certain of.
However, there is one thing that I am supremely certain of - that Jessie Welles is a phenomenal poet, singer and songwriter. Thanks, Jesse. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Magical
Sending love from Canada. Have your shit on repeat. Keep it up man. Love it.
Canadian here too, can't stop listening to him! He's fantastic
Fellow Canadian listening on repeat ❤
This one's special. This songs one of my favorites already.
Another instant classic - Thanks Jesse!! As someone in recovery and slowly putting my life back together - this one really spoke to me - thanks!!
The harder I listened the more this song grew on me…it’s how he sings it, can hear his heart.
I missed you!!! Classic stuff! Needed this distraction today!
Jesse we need your songs...more than ever, sing it son, you are appreciated and loved, much respect
This is exactly what I needed to hear today, brother! Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your music. And "Thank you" is not enough, but it's all I have since your shows are sold out. Maybe the next go 'round.
Just found this guy and man, best music I have heard in a LOOOONG time now. Actually has some meaning and soul. Love it.
God damn this is good.
Impeccable timing Jesse.. I needed to hear this. Thanks Man!
Great storytelling, fact or fiction matters not, hard won likely, line by line, truth ringing clear. Congrats on another fine song.
Captivating, powerful song, and the new guitar brings out the best.
Nice! Jumbo or a Dreadnought? Nice! Thank you JW for sharing.
The legend continues!!
Thank you, Jesse! For what it’s worth, I think you’re one of the most talented songwriters I have ever heard, and a damned fine musician as well! All the best from Canada!
Exquisitely written and poignantly beautiful! 🙏🏼🌸
Love the hook on this as much as the poetry
Our new Bob Dylan, but better. Love this. The forest really brings it home.
Great one after a great one, this is insane
I listen to these most every day. this one is really special.
Godspeed Jesse… You are the Jesse James of music in 2024, a rebel soul in a world gone crazy
Jesse post = good day
It’s a nice corner of joy in the middle of my shitty work day
Despite being election day yes!
comment aged poorly
but the song is nice
@@marcod5027💯
That's why every day is a good day for the past year 😆 bro is on the ball with new releases. The best!
Some more good music. Love that my music taste is getting more specific. Your songs got the best vibes. Much love. Your biggest fan from michigan 💪
Needed this today
Another beautiful song. You’re amazing.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
You’re a beautiful man Jesse. Amazing songwriting dude. You’re a star is what I know about you. You lift my heart up man…
Babe, wake up a new Jesse Welles song just dropped. Nah fr tho m8 amazing ass song once again brother, keep up the great work!
Jesse, you are singing to my heart today. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art with the world. The universe is speaking through you in big ways. Sending positive energy and love to you and your blue bird.
Awesome 👍 👍 great song. You are a music man , thank you
It must be an amazing feeling to discover who you really are deep down inside and find your true purpose in life. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.
Ahh love this one! Love the pre chorus ❤
This has a really nice tone, easy listening feel good music 😊
We absolutely love your music & You are so underrated !!! 💯 ❤️
man this guy always makes such moving music, truly inspiring
Alas, the season is changing but Jesse constantly puts out awesomeness that he makes look so easy to do. Much love to you and yours.
Good song Jesse. Really catching.
Jesse’s got fantastic strumming patterns and accentuation.
I was gonna say the same, the flow in that strumming hand is a thing of beauty
i love this so much and felt it too… you just bleed music, Jesse - such raw feeling and humanness that i rarely see elsewhere. your beautiful songs are helping me trudge through some hell, thank you
Glad to see you keep posting man. Such honest and beautiful music
Waiting for this one on Spotify. For me this is easily top 3 of the many great songs you've released in the last few months. Thank you!
This is the energy of the winning losers. There’s a lot of that in the air right now. Thank you.
OK… After listening to this for the past three days hundreds of times I think it’s in my top five Jesse Welles
Brilliant.
I think this one could legitimately be a big crossover, mainstream hit.
What a good way to end the song. This might be one of my new favorites :0
I'm going through a hard breakup right now, and these songs Jesse has been producing have been really healing for me,to be honest autumn saved me from jumping. I wonder if he's been the same space with these lyrics. Either way I can't show the appreciation I have for the candidness of his lyricism enough. Thanks man. We all love you.
Needed this. Ty Jesse.
The leaves have fallen and Jesse's lyrics are forever crawlin....round my brain🤔🤔
God bless you Jesse. You are a light.
hope Jesse sings at Trump inauguration
@@steveb6718
Much love!
Great song! I'm gonna stick around too.
Another drink from the welles. Thank ya kindly
Another BOSS tune! Do you never rest?
💔
May the beauty not be lost, just broken pieces, collected in the thoughts of all the Damned.
Much love, Man. Keep on keeping on.
Bangers left and right 😎
Ou my lord!,man!!!❤ Good staff!!! Everyway better music what all world spit today!!
I have not even finished listening thank you Jesse
Something tells me we'll all be hearing a lot more from this solid musician. There's a Bob Segar element/feel in what he writes, which certainly isn't a bad thing at all. Salud, dude! 🤟
I love your voice! Can’t wait to see this on music streaming platforms. I would love to make a playlist of your songs.
gorgeous guitar, gorgeous song :)
Thank you for your beautiful music
I check this channel every day 😊!
Beautiful! Love this song!💛
Love it so much 🧡
“I couldn’t wait to get straight to see what’d she say” -so raw, real. So relatable to some she’s
Really nice Jesse, thanks.
Music healer! Thanks Doc💔💗
Words that cut, a melody that carries and a phrasing that flows. What more can a simple man ask for? Ok, maybe distortion occasionally lol. Looks like your channel has been around since 2015? Wish I’d found you then brother. Better late than never
This chorus stands right up and shakes hands with anything ever written. So I’ll be “that word guy” for the first time ever. Keep it up my man.
I’m pretty dumb, but I ain’t faded.
I ain’t naive, but I jaded
What do you know about me? What the hell do you know about me?
I’m determined and I won’t back down
If it takes forever I’m gonna’ stick around
I know what’s real and I know what’s fake
If it takes forever that’s whatever it’s gonna’ take what it takes
What it takes
another instant classic. Just keep being you Jesse...its something to behold
God bless you Jesse! It's going to take what it takes
No one of the big record companies signed you yet???????????????????????????????? 😱😱😱 You are a GOLD MINE!!!!
This is a hit! I dont care what everyone thinks! It just has to catch and your off! That's how i feel! Great stuff man, keep em coming and thanks!
Great song! Great talent! More power to ya!
Chef's kiss, man. Thank you so much!
Grateful
Wizard, you make me cry so often. I love you.
Thank you for existing 💖
5D& feeling every single word Makes this an absolute BEST song to really get into!🌞❤️☮️
Nothing is forever , preach it .
Fantastic. Takes me back to the 60’s.
Very nice, enjoyed the playing and the lyrics. But love the line..." I was an acolyte with two black eyes"...Thank you as always for posting.
Great stuff. Yeah I hear young Dylan but I also hear some Jeff Tweedy of Wilco in there amongst other stuff. All through Jesse's own personal ringer. Very soulful but with a wry humour under it all. Second song of his I've heard and I've dug both so far. 👍
Wow Jesse! This is wonderful! 💞