Billy Strings - California Sober (Feat. Willie Nelson)
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Written by William Apostol (Apostol Publishing, BMI) Aaron Allen (Joy Zone, ASCAP) / Jon Weisberger (Use Your Words Music, BMI and Asheville Music Publishing BMI)
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jeez, this kid hasn't hit 30 yet, god bless'm.
lol wut he was 31 when he posted this
"The hard stuff and whiskey", and all the BS that comes with it will age you quickly, but can also give you the wisdom of an old soul if you can come out the other side of it. I think this might be partly why he's so great.
❤❤
Willie is 90. Billy is 30. There are 60 years and many lifetimes worth of experience between these two craftsmen. It's phenomenal and humbling to think about.
It's good to see OG Willy passing on the torch. I didn't think about the generation gap, you're spot on!
Absolutely.
Great, isn't it?!
When 3x Winfield National Mandolin Champion Solly Burton first recorded with me at age 17 on the CD called Bluephoria by B.G. McPike and the Haute Club), Fiddle virtuoso Carolyn Dutton was was nearly 70. Three generations of musicians only deepens the spirit!
In Willy's prime, he couldn't play jack. He was lucky to strum a clean chord.
in 20 years you guys will all be praising Madonna
Not to mention life experiences & the knowledge of his Dad. Mr. Terry Barber.
Unimaginable! But, Love it!
Sooo Proud of Billy and his journey!
C'mon! Who else better than Mr. Willie Nelson!?! Awesome & Timeless Memory to have😉
I appreciate that a song with Willie is 4:20 long.
graciously understated 😑💨
Something tells me that's not by accident. lol
Touchè amigo
but the song is 3mins 50seconds long
Nice catch. I thought I was cool 😎
Anyone else proud of how far Billy has come?! I remember listening to dust in a baggy a million times in covid thinking how haven't I heard this guy on the radio... BTW I'm in the UK, that's how good he is 👌 keep going and you'll be a household name in no time.
Hes doing a Europe tour again this year
We are all over him in Australia. We wish Billy would think about touring Oz.
True, he’s great man. Glad to see his success
I was listening from his earliest days with Don Julin. I guess when you never watch pop, rap crap and bro country, yt suggests better stuff like Billy.
Found him on You Tube 8 years ago. Started crying. Thank G this kid followed his path.
When Willie says "pick it Billy!" That shit gave me chills. Insane dude. I'm so happy for this duo ❤.
He actually called him Willie haha
@@sebastianwhalin743 I thought that's what I heard 🤣
I believe that is Billy saying " pick it Willie " is it not ? That's the joke that makes sense to me !
@@als1023 1:10 Willie says "Pick it Willie" to Billy because he's picking and his real name is William.
@@sebastianwhalin743 OK got it ,, thanks !!
To hear Willie Nelson say, "aw, pick it Willie"....
This man can die happy now. What an honor.
He's immortal.
"Breaking news........ NOOOOOOOO."
He'll be immortalized, that's certain.
@hammbass6879 Holy shit bro, you had me thinking billy died 😅
Then I thought maybe willy did.
billy not willie 🙂
@@TheCoin100 lol, you're right😜 never noticed the typo... Imma leave it tho!
@@trieditdied8681 you were right. Willie said pick it Willie.
Gonna be down in history with this one🔥
Billie strings..please stop smoking..you're going to ruin that beautiful voice..
History
Seriously, I'm going to be playing this song frequently until I die. Some people think the herb is bad, but here we have a Grammy award winner smoking a joint while recording.
God damn right!
@@keithperry6007 HOW DO YOU THINK WILLIE SOUNDS SO SMOOTH KEITH??
Billy & Willie. What a time to be alive.
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AMEN TO THAT!!!!
If Billy were 50-60 years older, it would have been "Waylon, Willie, Billy, and the boys." He would have been right in that mix raising holy hell.
I just got a chill thinking about that. How good is this
I am going to see Willie, Billy and Bob Dylan in August. I can’t wait.. i love all three of them. My daughter bought us front row tickets for my birthday.
Now this is "real" country folks. I see music like this traditional vibe returning to the big music machine and it's about time. Thanks Willie and Strings.
Yessss! So exciting to witness this resurgence of true country! Finally some legit outlaws out here!
100% agreed
Well said brother. We need more of this true music back on todays big stage where it belongs.
Ding ding ding
It’s blue grass/ new grass
This duet is one I've wanted for awhile. It's every bit as good as I hoped it would be and a subject I expected. It's even 4 minutes and 20 seconds exactly! Every detail is perfect.
Well spotted. That's such a great detail. 🤠👍🌬️
That's the first thing I noticed!! 420! 💚
The song itself is 3 minutes and 50 seconds. The video is 4 minutes and 19 seconds.
@@TheMrCC21 it's 4 min 20 seconds all day.
Unfortunately they missed releasing it on 4/20 by a week. That would have tied it all together!
That is a great video! I saw Willie Nelson some 40 years ago as a young lady. It was an awesome concert and after the show , Mr Nelson stayed and met with every fan that wanted to say hello and he signed his name on the concert flyer I had. I was just thrilled that he gave me a hug and a little peck on the cheek. Such a great memory, I'm now a much older lady of 65 and I still smile at that memory and my husband still teases me on how I blushed. Wonderful to see how even now he can relate to younger artists. Willie Nelson is a National Treasure, and I will always have a little bit of a crush on him. Billy Strings is so talented and it's great to see them work together.
Willy and Billy could give me a kiss anytime. Preferably not on my cheek 😉
That's a cute story. Thank you for sharing it with us.
WHAAAATT?! WILLIE USED TO BE A LADY?!
@@jeffreylebowski3216 Why do you think she grew her hair long 🤔
Love that it’s 4:20 in length.
From just a little dust in a baggie to recording with Willie Nelson? You are a rock star my friend.
Thank you for sharing this instant classic.
Not just Billy but the other band members are outstanding too. Gotta give those boys creds for playing and putting all the notes in just the right place.
Billy failing is an AWESOME banjo player!
while high
Joli !
the pedal steel 🔥
@@mikepierce6883fuck yeah he is. Think hes up there with scruggs👍👍
Billy just keeps getting better . This was the perfect song to do with Willie and they nailed it
And better and better and better!!!!
They California Smoked it as They Say ... puff puff pass 😌 ☺️ high from Orygun
@@speedfreak8200 Mr"my Godfather quit the chacha ,Great duet MR. willie n Billy ya'll can play it all night loonnngggg.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY "SMOKIN,RED BANDANA MAN.With ❤ to noth....oh and many more.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Even Willie Nelson just keeps getting better ......👀
Makes my soul smile seeing Willie and Billy singing together
( Thanks for all the likes stay safe out there folks )
@latrinedveen5418. True statement. 👏🏻👏🏻
God is Good
Same❤
@@thomasholland3289 But Willie and Billy are better ;)
Mine too!
Billy is one of the greatest young talents out today. Facts.
Billy and Willie is a dream come true CANT WAIT!!!
Hello Erin 👋 Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
@@davidmurphy5083ciao David! 🙋♀️😊😍😘💘🍀
Got "California Sober" 18 months ago. Best decision I've ever made in life.
I am so thankful that Willie has somehow remained so healthy that something like this is even possible.
Willie nelson is my argument with my family on why I choose pot over prescriptions or liquor. This song will never leave my playlist. Not till the day I die. It's a part of me now.
Weed keeps him going
My sibling and I are 13 months apart. I've been high since the 80's, she was drunk for 30 years. She looks twice my age and has way more health issues than I do. She is sober and not always enjoying it. I'm still high and happy with more dark than light hair and fit enough to hike 20 miles or cycle 30.
Seen Billy play this song live was so good.
Big PHARMA says it has absolutely nothing to do with weed. Keep buying scripts they say.
I love the addition of pedal steel mixed in with bluegrass. Such a great sound and a great song.
Doug Journigan Nashville speed demon steel player from the sixties and still goin strong
Poco mixed pedal steel with bluegrass too
Love pedal steel!!! Check out Big Sur, Painted Lady. ❤
California sobriety has saved my life. Thanks Bill, Will, and Mary Jane.🇺🇲✌️
The message of the song is the damn truth for many of us getting older. Could drink like a beast back in the day, but I stick to smoking what I grow these days.
pPp~~~❤
I’m just over a month sober from alcohol as a bartender and this nearly made me tear up!
Same man. I shed a few. Congrats on your success!
Don’t look back and keep on keepin on brother
I had about six months until last weekend… back on day 3 now. This song just encapsulates so much. The last verse had me cryin man. Keep truckin dude great job
I'm 23 years sober.. from alcohol sealed that silver mine long ago.. it gets easier... Peace
Das ist der ist mein Raum gravitas schwer 4:20
My daddy raised me on Willy and I'm raising my kids on Billy. This makes my heart sing on so many levels, can't wait to show the old man n see if his toes still tap.
My old man told me to listen to this song. My old man is 89, almost as old as Willie...
I can't express the joy I feel in my heart to see Billy strings and Willie Nelson playing together. If that's not proof of the Lord intervening for the good of us all I don't know what is :-) 😁🥰😁
It doesn’t get any better than this! Billy and Willy, what a great pairing.
It really doesnt lad. Wow
Imagine if they exclusively worked together on a "*Willy & Billy Tour*" ! That'd be so badass man 👍
What an honor to pick trigger like that. The smile on Willie's face when Billy was playing was priceless.
I missed that Willie loaned Billy Trigger! Or should I say "allowed to touch"? He didn't play it on his lead solo, I think.
He’s not picking Trigger. He is touching the strings. Billy is picking a Martin I believe.
I didn't even see Trigger in this video.....
This........ This restores my faith in real country and the next generation that picks up the mantle. Bravo
They mixed Billy Strings style and sound with Willie Nelsons style and sound perfectly. This sounded so damned good!!
Instant classic and it’s 4:20 running time. Thanks fellas🤘🏻❤️
What an amazing sight to behold. One of the goats with a young true country musician❤️.
If this doesn’t give you goosebumps you might not have a pulse. Billy and Willie forever 🤘🏼🔥☁️☁️☁️☁️
What a fine 90th birthday present for Willie! Terrific!!
Four minute twenty second video. Not a coincidence. Willy and Billy. ❤
Smiles for miles. Perfect tune for such a special collaboration. Willie and Bob Dylan (ballpark tour) was my first BIG concert, Billy was my last. Jealous of all you fortunate folks who are heading out to LA for Willie's Birthday this weekend. Smoke a few (and maybe a few more) dance all the way in, and then back out the door. Celebrate the life of one of our nation's greatest treasures. Love to you all ✌🏻💗🐐
Caught the Willie and Bob ballpark tour in Peoria Illinois and it was smokin! If i remember that tour was in 2003 and i still have the tie dye concert shirt! Think I will wear it out tonight in honor of Willie!
@@pettydeadhead1592They did it then for a few years in a row. ! Still some of my most precious musical memories! That's swell friend. I'm grinning thinking of you pulling that shirt out of retirement for the special occasion. And all because of my little thoughts. Please go burn and break it down (all damn night) for me, in that sweeeeet Tie-dye T. Ya hippie freak! ✌🏻💗🐐
I caught that tour also, at OKC. Very unique experience!
Very good! Instant classics like this are quite rare these days.
This should be #1 in all of radio. Absolutely GOLD
Happy birthday Mr Willie Nelson You're an amazement and a legend
Only two types of music in this house Willie and Billy Thank you so much guys
My little bluegrass country-girl heart has never been so full ❤️
Thank you both so much, for everything, always.
From being at his first open mic night at the Hayloft in Traverse City to seeing him sing with Willie. What a journey Billy is on so happy for his success!
I remember seeing him busk in Traverse and then saw him at Founders here in Grand Rapids before seeing him at a few different regional bluegrass festivals. He’s the best - I’m so happy for him!
Sounded awesome, Billy!! What a treat!! Singing with Willie Nelson is a total honor to me. He's the legend of our time, living and looking happy as he is, it is so nice to see him singing again!!
this entire track is amazing but I TRULY GASPED WHEN WILLIE STARTED HIS VERSE, HIS VOICE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ INCREDIBLE
Autotune is wonderful technology.
@@msheridan4828 da heck is your problem, willie is almost 90 🤦♂
Willie sounded like a country chipmunk 🐿️ Fun song anyway.
Need version without Willie.
Just saying...🤠
Billy is just next level talent, he just keeps bringing it!
I’m a 42 year old Iraq/Afghanistan combat veteran that lives in Mississippi and I’ll say that Billy strings is one of those “once in a lifetime” artists he’s got the “it”
Seen Billy at Pine knob last Saturday my seventh time better everytime
he can't write a memorable song hence zero mainstream success. Strange this song got traction and was written by the same tribe that own instagram/Facebook/holywood/banks weird....
@@jasonjon well…..the haters are about!!! Sit down and write a “memorable song” yourself then comment when drake goes outta style yuppie
Amen!
This is the coolest thing I have seen in a long time, I am stoked to hear it.
Sober from alcohol 17 years but a huge fan of the green! 🌿
I’m calling the police. Stay where you are.
❤❤
I’m still an alcoholic but I love my cannabis I hate alcoholism I really do it is hard to stop and it’s worse than heroin I think I used to drink 9 L of cider a day and it was 7.5% cider and it’s not normal side it’s all chemicals I have cut down to 2 L a day still not enough
@@UKTHUGZOFWAR90 cider is a drink for homosexuals.
@UKTHUGZOFWAR90 And I can no longer say I'm sober! After all those years I picked up a couple hard ciders! After two, I start feeling kind of nauseous. 3 and I'm throwing up. (8% ea).
My how things can change.
I listened to this on full blast at my house last night, my neighbor threw a brick through my window to hear it more clearly. 🔥
Yes!
👍🤣🤣🤣🤣
😅 not one of mine…
😂😂😂
Nice try trying to recreate the comment from Dust in a baggie or whatever one it is
If this isn't the best duet I've heard in years! Willie still has it! and Billy is one of the best singer/musician of all times! What a song too! I would have a completed bucket list if I were to be in the same room as those two, playing and singing until the cows come home!!!! Lovely!!!!
That was so enjoyable! Not too much compares to Billy and Willy performing together!
I've always wanted to play piano with Willie, but who am?! I'm really glad Billy got together with Willie and did this, it's so dang sweet. Happy 90th Birthday to the great Willie Nelson! That's some sweet pedal steel playing, too... very sweet.
My good friend Doug Jernigan..the best on the ZUMSTEEL
Hello 👋 Rylie. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
Well his Sis' Bobbie is no longer with us. THAT GAL HELD IT DOWN ON THE PIANO.
This is excellent. I've lived in California my entire life and found most friends go Cali sober by 30. The central coast seems to have a slight twist as they add beer in moderation. This song and a joint made my morning!
I lived in Paso Robles until hard times hit...moved back to Georgia.
👍
@@JusticeAlways Did you take the midnight train?
A little crossfading does the head right
@unkorichie2029 You sir are correct:)
Willie is just bulletproof. How TH does he still sound that good on vocals. And Billy Strings out here restoring my faith in Country music.
Bluegrass
It is so touching how you celebrate people, and share those opportunities for all to see
Thank you, and to all who help make it possible
Happy Birthday WILLIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ll be humming this tune all weekend. Great job boys !!
Hello 👋 Dear. How are you doing? Hope you are fine.
Man i love hearing billy sing I've been a big fan of his for a long time. what an honour for him and us to have Willie join in.. two great voices together
This is one of those moments in music. One of the all time moments. Lightning in a bottle.
This is incredibly awesome!
What an honor it must be to do a song with Willie and Mickey...with green in it!
Is Mickey the steel player.
@@alexgray8804 Harmonica. Been with Willie for decades.
@@alexgray8804 Credits are at the end of the video. Doug Jernigan on steel guitar.
AND Doug Jernigan, the legend.
@@ParaBellum2024 that guy absolutely killed it
Wow! Willie and Billy...a living legend, and a legend in the making. GREAT STUFF!!
I bet Billy is still pinching himself. Totally a well deserved honor to have an icon like Willie Nelson back HIM up! Congrats, Billy and Willie on an amazing track!
Hello Masha 👋 how are you ??
Willie and Billy , it was ment to be. I hope more collaborations are on the way!❤killer solo, willies smile of approval.
What a blessing Billy and his dad got to play and record with one of the greatest Willie Nelson . Awesome !
That Tune is going to blow up...for both of them!!
So glad to see this.. saw Willie in Charleston WV when I was 18 drove 2 hours he put on a free concert. Had the best time of my life. Just turned 37 today and will never forget that day
What a blessing for Billy; having the opportunity to sing with the greatest musician still living today❣️I love this song, and Willie❣️❣️🙌💜🎉🥳😘
Just love the fact that the originals that really made the change in music find themselves playing with Billy. Keep it up Billy, you are and will make the next explosion in the world of music! I love the sounds you find and expression of them in the music you make. Please don't ever stop the world needs you
Just wanted to add wonder if you got any ideas of playing with Claypool
He's already played with most of the top tier Jam bands. I would imagine he will run across Les in that scene eventually.
Could you imagine what that would sound like? It'd be off the freaking train. Hair standing on ends just thinking about it.
He has jammed with Les
@@ZacTexC do you have a date that I might check out. Would love to get it
This song is such a big deal. If not to the world, then to me.
Can't wait to see Billy for the first time this June.
❤❤❤❤😊😊 my guys ! I’m absolutely loving this, loving Billy’s success, loving the fact that he gets to play with ALL of the greats. What an accomplishment can’t help but tear up at this 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
He's going to run out of legendary performers to play with. It's the most beautiful musical journey to witness. The first festival I missed his set on a hot day(saw him the next year) everyone came back mind blown about his set saying he was something special. Of course I thought "he can't be that good can he?"...I was wrong. I left thinking "oh so that was possible to do on an acoustic guitar?!" I'm commenting a lot to do my part on beefing up the algorithm so pardon my excessive engagement.
That lap player made that slide sound smoother than hell
Great job all
Pedal steel.
This feels like it was written for me. Released the day I checked out of rehab! Positivity. Thanks!
Thank you so much Billy and of course the great Willie Nelson. What a fantastic combination of you two singing together. Nothing better than this in the whole world!!!!!!!!!! Historical moment!!!!! Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
New age legend sings with an old outlaw legend. This is badass!!! Love it!!
A real treat - and love that Willie Nelson is still enjoying his music. Great set of musicians. Love to all from the UK
I really like this it flows smooth
Willy and Billy! Holy smokes! 🤩
You’ve made it now Billy, a duet with Willie seals the deal very nice.
The fact that this video is 4 minutes and 20 seconds long is not lost on me.
How can this not have millions of views already?! Is brilliant. Seeing and hearing Willie, Billy's voice and the picking, the slide, the fiddle,all of it just off the hook. 🔥. Got me feeling good
It’s got well over a million views at this point in early July ‘23.
Wow!!! That is how you know that you made it to the big league. Congrats Billy Strings
This video is 4mins and 20seconds long 😂❤ Absolute chef’s kisses 🤌🤌
I had the honor of seeing Willie and Billy at the Outlaw Music Fest last fall. Never have a been to a more spiritual show, had me absolutely bawling in my lawn chair. God bless ‘em!
That was great. Happy Birthday, Willie!
It is now October 12 of 2024, and Billy has the number one album on the country charts, the bluegrass charts, and a couple different places, he has become one of the most popular musicians in the world. But I predicted that two years ago, and nobody believed me. Billy Strings is going straight to the top. And he is the hardest working one , in my opinion.
Billy and Willie! The duo we all been waiting for! ❤❤❤
Heaven smiled down upon mankind the day this duet came together to make music for us mere mortals !
Thanx Billy and Willie for all your hard work... it makes our lives just a bit more tolerable on this big blue ball !!!
Man, his vocals have improved sooooo sooooo much. Damn good stuff!
Yup he's Singing Better/ you have to shove the lyrics down the audiences throat . Delivery
Yeah, I mean how much better can Willie get? :) Great stuff from both! That steel guitar player's great too.
What a collab! Wow. So happy for billy, he’s a protege in the genre and it’s so cool to see him get to play one with the legend himself
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Loving this song! Happy belated 90th Birthday Willie!!
4:20 length of song ❤
Master Class
You may be cool, but you’ll never be Billy Strings ripping a solo while smoking a joint, in a song with Willie Nelson cool.
pPp~~~
Haillllll yyyeaahhhhh!!!!!
Word.
fair enough......but i am cool enough to enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can dream
Super talent meets a 90 yr old legend that can still sing at a recording level. Wow.
This is awesome
Goosebumps mate, goosebumps. Everytime. Love it billy & willie
Awesome! Willie is the best of all time, and Billy is a great young talent also destined to be a legend. This was the perfect duo for this song.
billy is what music needs.
This is amazing!!! I love it!!! Please work with Willie more!!!
What an amazing tribute to our Grandfather of country.
Hell yea
Pretty dang good guys. 👏 👏 👏
Hello Kim 👋 how are you doing today??
Does it get any better, cooler,, or anything than this collaboration? I didn't think so. Ha. God has blessed us with these 2 greats,, at the right time. As Billy said, Willie is woven in the souls of People and America!! I'm honored to have found this to Enjoy Daily. Thank you
PHENOMENAL!!! Man its good to see Willie and a new generation of excellent talent. Much love. Much respect.