I can't wait until Wednesday, I get to see him play a double show in NYC performing songs from all his solo albums and some of his reworks of Soul Coughing that's going to be on the new album. I think it's the first time he's played SC songs live in around 10 years.
"didn't start getting into folkier songs until he went solo with his acoustic years later." ***Mike Doughty (who billed himself at the time as "M. Doughty") was a folk singer (he attended Eugene Lang College with Ani DiFranco, where they studied with Sekou Sundiata and played around the school together), slam poet, sometime music writer, and doorman at the old Houston Street location of The Knitting Factory,*** as per Wikipedia. No, my comment was never about this song but the genre itself.
Hmmm, I don't remember asking a question? He was not a folk singer before Soul Coughing, it his first music project and it had very to no folk influence at all, mostly jazz and hip hop. He didn't start getting into folkier songs until he went solo with his acoustic years later. All that is in his book, which is awesome. I'm sure he's listened to lots of folk in his life, but I was just making a comment stating that this song was not based on his "roots", just the personal reason behind it.
Mike, I just wanted to say I'm glad you're still with us and still putting out good music. For a while there I was afraid we had lost you to the rock and roll life style. It was looking like you were following in the steps of folks like Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain. Luckily for us (and you) you seem to have found your path. Keep creating and putting out great tunes and doing some covers too. Best wishes.
"You do realize that I could change that to say Mike Doughty was a black jazz musician from the 30's right?" I love people that argue "nuh huh". You make it too easy.
And trust me, your not telling me anything about Soul Coughing, I still have my original CD case and wore it out years before they ever hit the radio or TV nationwide.
He was a folk singer long before Soul Coughing... and John Denver is folk soooo, Perhaps you thought I was referring to the Denver song and not the genre itself. You obviously asked the wrong question to get that response.
I'm here because of the Beyonce lip syncing article. Even after watching the vid, there were only a couple of spots where I could see you lips not being perfectly synced. Great recording of the song, otherwise. It one of those songs I've heard as a kid, and I think it was done really well; I'm really a Hip Hop fan, but this was slick. I hope that I can get vocals like this out of Protools!! Ted Twis
It's actually not his roots. I saw him a few weeks ago and he explained that his girlfriend was from West Virginia and he covered this song to impress her.
O Mike e o "Daniel Boone" numa sàtira ao herói do Kenucky de chapéu de guaxinim, parece querer fazer passar alguma mensagem todavia sem o conseguir. Mas canta muito melhor.
Even southern WV was no grits until the last few years when Bob Evans and the chain restaurants thought they should be there. Biscuits and Gravy is where it's at. Tudor's.
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Excellent cover Mike. You did a classic Justice . Great voice too.
Why am I just now hearing this?! I love this!
I miss the mountains. And the water that is so clean you can swim underwater and drink at the sane time.
Well...that is one of the best version of this song I have ever heard. Thanks.
I like it. Especially Rosanne Cash's harmony vocals, they're subtle but just right.
Great tribute to one of the best tunes ever. I see the naysayers below don't get Doughty or know how long he's been in the biz.
I find him aesthetically pleasing and in other words fly.....😉
Thanks Mike
Great tune , well done . I'm loving Roseanne Cash's bv's .
It's nice to see Mike throwing a nod to his roots with this song.
Best cover ever seen for this song
Alll Gooood...
my fav version ever Mike really just awesome
I've always found Mike to be aesthetically pleasing in other words fly.....
this song was the first 45 i bought at a yardsale many, many years ago..............love your music Doughty...............
I love the mountaineer dude rocking the Cazals
Lovin' it, Mike. Never will get enough of your music.
I can't upvote this video enough.
I love this song
😊😊😊
Mike D'ohTea = King Hipster. Thx dude, this is infectious.
Just amazing!
This was amazing
THIS IS MY GUY! LOVE HIM!
solid arrangements, perfect drumms !!!
Perfect!! John Denver would love this!!
He definitely would not.
We can disagree 😐 bummer.
I think he might have been amused.
a classic song sang very well
The opening grits part didn't do much for me, but I love some Mike Doughty. Will read his book soon!
This song evokes feelings of happiness :)
I can't wait until Wednesday, I get to see him play a double show in NYC performing songs from all his solo albums and some of his reworks of Soul Coughing that's going to be on the new album. I think it's the first time he's played SC songs live in around 10 years.
Great cover, and super quirky video Mike. It's odd, and weird, and cool. I guess it's exactly what we should expect. Dig it. :)
We need more music like this..... Timeless. Great job Mike. Keep up the good work. Rip John Denver.
So true I love this song and the first half of this video was "your gritz is ready"
Love this video!
good cover!
This is somehow really good.
"didn't start getting into folkier songs until he went solo with his acoustic years later."
***Mike Doughty (who billed himself at the time as "M. Doughty") was a folk singer (he attended Eugene Lang College with Ani DiFranco, where they studied with Sekou Sundiata and played around the school together), slam poet, sometime music writer, and doorman at the old Houston Street location of The Knitting Factory,***
as per Wikipedia.
No, my comment was never about this song but the genre itself.
Hell Yeah! This song moves me! And a hell of a lot of good people out there. Thumbs up!
Love it!
LOVE THIS!
I love your interpretation of this John Denver song. It's not the original, but you have put your own fingerprint on it, MD!
this goes out to the 27 people that are resting in peace
West Virginia is the place I belong!!! WV pride!!
West Virginia My Dreams 💖💖💖💖💖💥❤️💝🏃
I like it!
Perfection!
Good song!!! I love song!!!
lovely....
excellent!
and i love this song after watched on nostalgia tv
ThankGogfor the little red box with the X in it
Hmmm, I don't remember asking a question? He was not a folk singer before Soul Coughing, it his first music project and it had very to no folk influence at all, mostly jazz and hip hop. He didn't start getting into folkier songs until he went solo with his acoustic years later. All that is in his book, which is awesome. I'm sure he's listened to lots of folk in his life, but I was just making a comment stating that this song was not based on his "roots", just the personal reason behind it.
Mike, I just wanted to say I'm glad you're still with us and still putting out good music. For a while there I was afraid we had lost you to the rock and roll life style. It was looking like you were following in the steps of folks like Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain. Luckily for us (and you) you seem to have found your path. Keep creating and putting out great tunes and doing some covers too. Best wishes.
Hope you're doing well Mike...
born and rised
"You do realize that I could change that to say Mike Doughty was a black jazz musician from the 30's right?"
I love people that argue "nuh huh". You make it too easy.
R.I.P JOHN DENVER😞😞😞
21 years Ago, R.I.P Jhon Denver
lol I love Mike's little jokes
BADASS.
And trust me, your not telling me anything about Soul Coughing, I still have my original CD case and wore it out years before they ever hit the radio or TV nationwide.
Hooray, the grits is read...y!
I don't mind his version
So good!
great job on the song. Did'ndt care for the video as much, but you nailed the song!
Is that Reba singing the backup? Rockin cover!!!
Raccoon hat guy reminds me of Si off of Duck Dynasty..
This is my favorite song even though it is a cover , video isn't good but I love this version if the song it brings out happiness
wow he looks so different than I pictured all these years
sku meget godt lave.. nice done :-)
Love the video haha. We have the same last name! x
Fuk Yeah!
Get it!!
That the original was better goes without saying, but still... this was nice. :)
Thumbs up to Rosanne Cash for tweeting link to this...
When you notice that the mountain man is wearing Converse....
Hey their sweet kicks I still rock them they comfortable as fuck and have room to move
A Lot of us Mountaineers Wear Chuck Taylors
And wear Cazals
💘💘💘👌👌👌
He was a folk singer long before Soul Coughing... and John Denver is folk soooo, Perhaps you thought I was referring to the Denver song and not the genre itself. You obviously asked the wrong question to get that response.
I absolutely love this version of the song, could not be better!!!
Victor Daniel except literally any other version.
nice
reclamentation day bois
I'm here because of the Beyonce lip syncing article. Even after watching the vid, there were only a couple of spots where I could see you lips not being perfectly synced. Great recording of the song, otherwise. It one of those songs I've heard as a kid, and I think it was done really well; I'm really a Hip Hop fan, but this was slick. I hope that I can get vocals like this out of Protools!!
Ted Twis
It's actually not his roots. I saw him a few weeks ago and he explained that his girlfriend was from West Virginia and he covered this song to impress her.
O Mike e o "Daniel Boone" numa sàtira ao herói do Kenucky de chapéu de guaxinim, parece querer fazer passar alguma mensagem todavia sem o conseguir. Mas canta muito melhor.
What about my grist. Is my grits red, E?
REACH OUT MIKE
Who is Mr. Mountaineer??!!!
i'm here because of the beyonce lip syncing article. but i really like this song! good stuff
Yes sir. Your grits are read...yee...”
RIP MERLIN😭
CR is about the south PA / WV area....... no grits guy.
Even southern WV was no grits until the last few years when Bob Evans and the chain restaurants thought they should be there. Biscuits and Gravy is where it's at. Tudor's.
Agreed CLT4now
ile it
Jack Duncan is just a stage name for Scrap, isn't it? I wouldn't be surprised...
Write a mea culpa on Slate about your Beyonce article.
I'm here because of the Beyonce article as well. Yeah it kind of looks like you phoned it in on the lip synching. But I did enjoy the song and video!
Make fun of us. You need to spend a month with my parents young man. You'd learn respect for these mountains 😊
This is actually a decent remake! Well done, sir (no offense to the legendary John Denver)
You got the songwriters' names wrong. It's Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver
"Music video by Mike Doughty *performing* Take Me Home, Country Roads. (C) 2012 Snack Bar"
Its 60 year old Skrillix
not bad
do you know how to play guitar dude?
Didnt see any bacon grease in them grits, shame on you
There are too many interviews on your soundcloud. makes cont. play very annoying, despite the witty banter. might be worth doing something about.
Didn't think this song could sound terrible.
JUles lol word. This boi fkd it up proper 😂
sounds like they tried to remix it in a dishwasher
It can't.
Ignorant ears. Good luck on the rest of your life.
lol thanks for posting what i'm thinking