One of my favourites too. Seen him live three times but he's not yet played this. Would be great to hear it when I see him again in November on his European tour.
Unbelievably, I just discovered this man, and his wife, this week. Ironically, we were in the same rehab at the same time, but I had no idea who he was. I've been checking out some of his, and Amanda's, music on RUclips this week. So far I haven't found one bad song. Not one. Not only do I think he is one of the greatest songwriters ever, but I have all the respect in the world for he and his wife. I've developed quite a crush on both of them. Lol
+Donna McCubbin I also just discovered him ! Last week, and I am addicted to the point that I keep frantically searching the tour dates trying to find one that fits my schedule and that is not too terribly far away! I will travel a long way for good music ( if I can afford the trip!!). i haven't really found an artist that I love this much since I discovered Amos Lee six years ago!! Very excited!
i discovered him about 2 years ago when a FB friend posted a video, i never click on those, but this one i did and thank god every day for that. the video was cover me up. and omg, i was just in love, the next one i listened to was live oak and so on. i had the absolute privelidge of seeing him live this summer and short of a blizzard or locust invasion, i plan to see him again in sept for my birthday. he is so charismatic live, he really engages the audience. i cant believe i lived all those previous years without his music in my life. i would have to say my all time favorite of his is new south wales.
Could this song be anymore fantastic!!! My current favorite musician singing a song he wrote about two of my all time favorite musicians from one of my favorite bands. Could you imagine if we could somehow bring Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Levon Helm all back and have The Band and Jason Isbell play together..... Im pretty sure the tunes they'd play would cure all disease and sickness in the world...
at 4:14 in case you missed it, he is singing and playing guitar, he steps his foot down on his tuner and mutes his guitar, he then adjusts the G string on his guitar while singing. And then resumes playing. It's little things like that show his musicianship. Some performers just wave their hand and a roadie brings them another guitar. This guy is good.
he is using in inline tuner. its made for this. by engaging it with the foot switch it mutes, you strum and adjust, it gives you a light when its right, you push the foot switch again and you are live again. it works perfect with the "in ear" monitors because you can hear the slightest variances and self correct on the fly.
Casey Reed I bet she’s just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Jason’s a lucky man! Finally get to see them for the first time in a few weeks here in Florida, can’t wait✌🏼
She saw the good man underneath. Not many people will have that level of patience. She truly is as close as we come to an angel on this good earth. Jason has become a solid family man, represents the best of Alabama. He and Chris Stapleton put Studio A back on the music map and saved it from the wrecking ball. Let the music ring out !!
Oh. My. God. How the hell have I never heard of this guy before? I am embarrassed and ashamed but I just discovered new music that speaks to my soul, so it's ok right?
So Tomu....here's the ridiculous thing. I have been a fan of Drive-By Truckers since 2001. I never realized Isbell was a member until yesterday. Stupid I know....and a little embarrassing. I'm seeing them for the second time next month. Can't wait. Even more ridiculous is the fact that Isbell was in the band when I saw them at Stubbs in 2006. SMH
Jerry Stevens that’s cool man. Love the way great music brings music lovers of different types of genres together. Great music of any kind is magical. Isbell is for sure genius.
I was at this show.....my first time to hear Jason.....I walked away a HUGE fan. He's the real deal.....You can FEEL his music....I love this song....I was fortunate to meet Levon Helm several times. We're from the same neck of the woods in Arkansas......we had a few smokin sessions......God Bless Jason.
Agree......I was at THIS show. My first taste of Isbell, ben HOOKED every since. "THIS" recording is AWESOME. I'm from the same neck of the woods in the Arkansas Delta as Levon & got to meet him several times. Levon would be very proud of this.
Yeah...its hard to pick for me...love the old DBT versions too... Isbell is much more refined here, but the raw DBT is just tough to beat....two different songs to me really. Isbell is most certainly underrated...but so is Hood and Cooley. All this coming from a guy that still like Uncle Tupelo more that SonVolt or Wilco...
Amzing how it's gone 180 degrees from 40 years ago when it was assumed by everyone that you had to be blasted out of your mind to touch genius. Here's Jason, sober as a judge, doing some of the most amazing stuff I ever heard.
+Andrew Kling This is an older song of his, and I saw him play it in a little bar in baton rouge as they passed around a bottle of whiskey in the band during the show. And let me tell you it was a much more emotional and captivating performance. Glad he is sober for his own sake.
Honestly I like a lot of the pre rehab stuff more incidentally. Just think it's a little more raw with more energy. But just about everything he releases has some kind of merit.
I’m kind of happy that he is successful, but not as successful as he deserves to be, for purely selfish reasons. We get to witness miracles before everyone else is aware of them, it so awesome. Still I preach the gospel of Isbell to anyone and everyone, because you tell people what they are missing out on
What a great song, and for me, that drummer's killer, totally lost in the groove at the same time he's slightly pushing it, a real pleasure all the way around; thanks, Jason and band.
I discovered this guy when I was living in the woods.Nothing but me and deer and raccoons and a transistor radio,rain on the tent.He played this song and over me up on and a few others on public radio.This version is much better with a full band.I like the way he just drops his slide on the ground in the heat of the jam towards the end.
Not sure if anyone posted this already: The dramatically perfect drummer with Mr. Isbell here is Chad Gamble. I'm an old drummer guy from the '60s and Chad Gamble is one of my favorite drummers ever from all those decades.
he's incredible. honestly, makes this song. These days its hard to find a drummer with the technical skill to know when to "not" play. Very talented indeed.
Because, this is where they say......... This guy has it every which way musically, because he has LIVED IT. He figures out his path, and is living it. He is giving us his BEST.
Joel Foreman Well said. Walking through your own darkness and prevailing over the demons creates a great foundation for artists. He and his band are both incredible
+4199ny Ditto. It's the best version of this song, hands down. I even copied the track and took the audio from it so that I could play it in my car. No one else comes close.
Totally see where you are coming from. I have that one in my car, also. I prefer the guitar solo in this version to the Alabama version. I also really like the slow buildup in the beginning.
I thought it was booze mainly and some white that was Jason's poison? Not sure obviously just curious is all, I of course share the same sentiment for him to stay well 👍 RIP to your friend.
@@lastnamefirst4035 Yeah man, cheers for the reply. I checked it out after this and it was booze and nose-candy alright (one always seems to follow the other) not that it makes it any less of a problem, alcohol will f' u up as quick as the actual illegal drugs out there..and in my case..one always led to the other. Cheers Lastname first, is that an old family Name? I like it, very regal. 😊
@@brazenlilhussy5975 lol My name is Sue. I couldn't come of w a creative net name so lastname first. Same here. Alcohol drugs or drugs and alcohol until I realized I was too old to keep doing that bc my liver didn't like it. Now Im chemical free and dont miss the many hazy years I cant recall. Just cloudy years gone by
@@lastnamefirst4035 Hiya Sue, I'm Damo. I was born and bred in Ireland where every social occasion was usually held in a pub, I started drinking heavily at 15 (was playing guitar and singing in the places too, every stereotype has a little bit of truth to it and with us Irish it's with the demon drink.) I started seeing a girl seriously (not Irish and out of my social circle ) who was going to University at the time..and when she'd see me waking up in the morning after a night out and heading straight to the fridge to get a 'hair of the dog' was the time I realised it wasn't right..I wish I could say it ended there..I'd gotten so used to playing so young whilst drinking I just had to kind of learn all over again..which led me to spending a lot of time by myself practicing and writing which lead me more to the lonely addiction of smack and benzos. I soon became a "junkie with a music problem" 😂 not the other way around. Have a handle on it for the minute but I'm 37 this year and speaking to a counsellor for the first time ever (I used to believe it would affect my "writing" 🙄 yes I was a pretentious little fella alright😂🤷♂️) realising now that half my life has been spent wearing a mask of some sort or other is a wee bit of an adjustment to make. But then again I s'pose the thing is to survive, and keep trying? I certainly hope so Sue. Hope this finds you well (sorry for waffling I do realise I went on a bit 🙈)
can't stop watching/listening to this clip. Insanely good. Not only is his song writing killer, his guitar chops are pretty sick too. Jason Isbell is the man.
@@brazenlilhussy5975 it's terrific! Just got married to my high school crush at 40 yo, selling my house, building one with him, and we're planning to see Jason Isbell at the end of September! Thanks for checking up!
@@micahaynes3119 Lol...would you believe I was just listening to my Jason Isbell playlist as I read this! Congrats on everything going forward, all the best.
I’ve watched and listened to this a hundred times, and it never gets old. So Great with the slide electric and fiddle and so well written . This version is my favorite of a DBT classic. “Tilt your head back and try to cough”-I’ve been in that place a time or two. Thanks, Jason and ACL for posting!
Some call this country but it's not. The fact that you can not label Isbell is ONE of the reasons he is appealing to me. Respect for anyone who grew up with the Band's music.
Jason has always been super talented. But now that he's sober his performances have just gone to the next level. And the consistency is amazing. I can't wait to see him in KC on Tuesday.
Love him, raising my kids on his music is one of my prouder accomplishments. All the other things we did back in the day are memories. This makes a new memory every time until that story is told. Edit; so glad to see he’s sober successful and happy. I haven’t a drink years, but I’m surrounded by excuses making addicts
Love this song - still brilliant The a Dirty South is an awesome DBT album - several stand-out cuts but this is haunting and wonderful. This is a slightly different version featuring some lovely guitar work and fiddle playing. Jason is a great writer and is stretching himself - his albums with the 400 Unit are seriously good Southeastern another great record Agree DBT still producing great music Saw them on latest tour and English Oceans another fantastic record. Hood and Cooley still delivering. Go Go Boots, Creation's Dark and Big To Do are all laced with trademark songwriting, and great playing. Jason left on good terms with the guys - certainly in better health now he's stopped drinking, married Amanda and is getting the acclaim he deserves. Long May Jason, DBT and Amanda Shires keep on entertaining us Gotta love good music
that's an homage to rick danko and richard manuel. two giants we were lucky to have tear through the scene leaving a body of work i still lean on when its needed
Yup, was at the Ryman too that night. Caught the last three nights of the residency. My three wishes came true! Miracles happen. Friday: Danko Manuel Saturday: Tupelo Sunday: Cigarettes & Wine Wow!!!
The space that they give before the solo is great musicianship in my opinion. Let it breathe and build it up. And build it up they do! Shires plays her best fiddle here I think. Absolutely serves the song.
So GOOD.Hands down the best Isbell song ever- the strings, the percussions, the bass..Danko & Manuel would be very proud. BEAUTIFUL.He's not the prettiest or flashiest frontman out there but he is absolutely amazing and he KILLS on this.
This is one of the finest live performances I've ever seen or heard. The composition, the timing, the rapport between all the players. Just fantastic by Jason, Amanda and the 400 unit
What these two did today and stood up against The CMA Awards makes them true American heros. The three that have passed and couldn't speak for themselves makes Amanda and Jason true pioneers in the business . They've started a movement, true hero's.
you just know that Rick and Richard would dig it..plenty of space , no need to scream it . got to get it in your soul , find something to fill the hole
At the risk of being sac-religious, I say this dirge is the "Stairway to Heaven" of the 21st century. Jason ought to be the biggest star on the planet.
I call this song a modern “Stairway to Heaven” because it is something of a symphonic temple. What Jason has done here is create a hymn that we can weave our own thoughts into. All of us “old rockers” who have been around for a few decades have heroes who ascended the stairway too soon. Jason’s creation gives us something to project our own personal hero worship into……………………………………… Would Lynott have been proud of me? Is he the man I wanna be?.............................................enough said
Funny story I'm from florence Alabama used to play music with some boys from greenhill and they swore up and down Jason's mama lived down the road and when he was in town they would get him to set in with use that's been bout 10 years and I m still waiting for it to happen
Jason and Jimbo's harmonies on that last verse (around 08:30) give me goosebumps every time I watch this video... And I've easily watched it a few hundred times!
Literally no words to describe how great Jason Isbell is as a songwriter...singer and guitar player...best songwriter since Springsteen in his prime. Legend in the making..His last four albums are simply masterpieces. Can't wait to see this guy and his amazing band play live.
I had heard of Jason Isbell courtesy of whispering bob but I had not latched onto him, but then on the @uptheclarets messageboard there was a hauntingly beautiful music thread. Some fine soul posted a link to Elephant. ,i n the right hand margin I saw the link to this fine track. Being a long time fan of the Band I clicked the link. Hooked. I have since watched many tracks and acquired 4 CDs.. Total class.
Got here from a magazine article about the 40th anniversarry of the last waltz. What a treat....funny how the drummer has the same shoulder shrug as levon .love it !!!
This is one of the stand-out songs he wrote while in DBT Fantastic on 'The Dirty South' - the fiddle definitely lends something different to the song live, with the guitar not as sharp as on other recordings Awesome in any guise really and Jason always delivers
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Hands down one of the finest singer-songwriter-musicians I have ever come across in my 46 years of living and listening!
and Rodney Crowell and Lucinda Williams
Frank Black(and the Catholics), Issac Brock, Elvis Costello. Just a few more
YUP...BEST SINCE SPRINGSTEEN IN HIS PRIME..
when he left the Truckers so did the talent.
Justin Townes Earle was pretty damn fine as well RIP
All these years later and this is one my favorites by him.
Definitely I got this, dress blues live, cover me up and streetlights on paste
I love his new stuff but this shit gets me where it counts
Mine too. The whole vibe is smooth. Lyrics are real and the violin adds a haunting touch.
One of my favourites too. Seen him live three times but he's not yet played this. Would be great to hear it when I see him again in November on his European tour.
Two Canadian boys with that southern soul . R.I.P Richard and Rick , "Danko/Manuel "
“When youv’e found another home you have to leave, and something else you can’t believe” Probably speaks to a lot of us
Jesus Christ this is utterly brilliant. No matter how many times I watch this I am blown away, humbled, moved, inspired.
This. Is. Soul.
I know it really puts the listener in a trance. HYPNOTIC!
I totally agree!!!
Jesus Christ is utterly brilliant 😁 I agree
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Unbelievably, I just discovered this man, and his wife, this week. Ironically, we were in the same rehab at the same time, but I had no idea who he was. I've been checking out some of his, and Amanda's, music on RUclips this week. So far I haven't found one bad song. Not one. Not only do I think he is one of the greatest songwriters ever, but I have all the respect in the world for he and his wife. I've developed quite a crush on both of them. Lol
+Donna McCubbin check out Decoration Day. and the Outfit.
+Donna McCubbin I also just discovered him ! Last week, and I am addicted to the point that I keep frantically searching the tour dates trying to find one that fits my schedule and that is not too terribly far away! I will travel a long way for good music ( if I can afford the trip!!). i haven't really found an artist that I love this much since I discovered Amos Lee six years ago!! Very excited!
Same on all points. Including Amos. :-)
i discovered him about 2 years ago when a FB friend posted a video, i never click on those, but this one i did and thank god every day for that. the video was cover me up. and omg, i was just in love, the next one i listened to was live oak and so on. i had the absolute privelidge of seeing him live this summer and short of a blizzard or locust invasion, i plan to see him again in sept for my birthday. he is so charismatic live, he really engages the audience. i cant believe i lived all those previous years without his music in my life. i would have to say my all time favorite of his is new south wales.
Donna McCubbin well now you know you were. In the company of greatness congrats it's a sign stay clean bro
Could this song be anymore fantastic!!! My current favorite musician singing a song he wrote about two of my all time favorite musicians from one of my favorite bands. Could you imagine if we could somehow bring Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Levon Helm all back and have The Band and Jason Isbell play together..... Im pretty sure the tunes they'd play would cure all disease and sickness in the world...
well said
well said bro
Matthew Noblin Time would stand still and aging would cease
Matthew Noblin amen brother!
Alas, we're all on this one-way street, ultimately, alone.
at 4:14 in case you missed it, he is singing and playing guitar, he steps his foot down on his tuner and mutes his guitar, he then adjusts the G string on his guitar while singing. And then resumes playing. It's little things like that show his musicianship. Some performers just wave their hand and a roadie brings them another guitar. This guy is good.
That is very cool. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
thanks for pointing that out, Professor Rock
Noticed that immediately.. this whole band is impeccable....
he is using in inline tuner. its made for this. by engaging it with the foot switch it mutes, you strum and adjust, it gives you a light when its right, you push the foot switch again and you are live again. it works perfect with the "in ear" monitors because you can hear the slightest variances and self correct on the fly.
@@threethree7 Well, considering it's not a standard tuning but is tuned to facilitate the slide solo, the capo is a sensible compromise
Amanda Shires is an angel. She saved Jason which helps us all. Together they are something special
she's absolutely perfect in every way
Casey Reed I bet she’s just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Jason’s a lucky man! Finally get to see them for the first time in a few weeks here in Florida, can’t wait✌🏼
Amanda is great but Jason deserves credit for saving himself.
@@JA-pm4pu jason saved himself. People can be supportive but its up to the individual to do the work and stay sober
She saw the good man underneath. Not many people will have that level of patience. She truly is as close as we come to an angel on this good earth. Jason has become a solid family man, represents the best of Alabama. He and Chris Stapleton put Studio A back on the music map and saved it from the wrecking ball. Let the music ring out !!
Oh. My. God.
How the hell have I never heard of this guy before?
I am embarrassed and ashamed but I just discovered new music that speaks to my soul, so it's ok right?
check out drive-by truckers, band he recorded this song with originally in 2004
So Tomu....here's the ridiculous thing. I have been a fan of Drive-By Truckers since 2001. I never realized Isbell was a member until yesterday. Stupid I know....and a little embarrassing. I'm seeing them for the second time next month. Can't wait.
Even more ridiculous is the fact that Isbell was in the band when I saw them at Stubbs in 2006. SMH
just saw them on this tour! so good!
you're here now, welcome
I was at this show....first time I heard of him.....Been a fan every since. He's a slide playn MFr
We lost another great yesterday, August 9, 2023. RIP Robbie Robertson.
I'm a heavy metal listener through and through, but this guy...he's got something good. Like most good music, you won't hear it on FM radio.
Jerry Stevens that’s cool man. Love the way great music brings music lovers of different types of genres together. Great music of any kind is magical. Isbell is for sure genius.
Same here, 80s kid from maiden to motorhead, scorpions to slayer, love this dude and co.
You'll hear it on 91.1 The Avenue nonprofit FM Neenah Wi.
You hear the 400 unit Sad But True cover? I'm nothing close to a metal guy but I that cover is deadly
Amen
I was at this show.....my first time to hear Jason.....I walked away a HUGE fan. He's the real deal.....You can FEEL his music....I love this song....I was fortunate to meet Levon Helm several times. We're from the same neck of the woods in Arkansas......we had a few smokin sessions......God Bless Jason.
you're v the real deal. great analogy!
I've worn this video out. It just doesn't get any better than this IMO. Isbell is a musical god.
Agree......I was at THIS show. My first taste of Isbell, ben HOOKED every since. "THIS" recording is AWESOME. I'm from the same neck of the woods in the Arkansas Delta as Levon & got to meet him several times. Levon would be very proud of this.
That is almost an understatement !
Yeah...its hard to pick for me...love the old DBT versions too... Isbell is much more refined here, but the raw DBT is just tough to beat....two different songs to me really. Isbell is most certainly underrated...but so is Hood and Cooley. All this coming from a guy that still like Uncle Tupelo more that SonVolt or Wilco...
I love the live from Alabama version of this song, with the horns. I think they make it even more powerful
The beautiful thing about art is, if you’re paying attention, you know the genuine article when you see it.
Who still comes back to this classic for a a good feel?
An old lady in Colorado here. I miss the guys from The Band. This helps.
Amzing how it's gone 180 degrees from 40 years ago when it was assumed by everyone that you had to be blasted out of your mind to touch genius. Here's Jason, sober as a judge, doing some of the most amazing stuff I ever heard.
+Andrew Kling This is an older song of his, and I saw him play it in a little bar in baton rouge as they passed around a bottle of whiskey in the band during the show. And let me tell you it was a much more emotional and captivating performance. Glad he is sober for his own sake.
Honestly I like a lot of the pre rehab stuff more incidentally. Just think it's a little more raw with more energy. But just about everything he releases has some kind of merit.
He was blasted out his mind when he wrote this one
Don't get much better than that. Classic music that will still sound great in 50 years. Jason Isbell is an amazing talent.
Damn! I mean wow…. I just feel this song so much. And then I saw this performance. Not sure I have ever seen anything this good ever in any form.
I’m kind of happy that he is successful, but not as successful as he deserves to be, for purely selfish reasons. We get to witness miracles before everyone else is aware of them, it so awesome. Still I preach the gospel of Isbell to anyone and everyone, because you tell people what they are missing out on
What a great song, and for me, that drummer's killer, totally lost in the groove at the same time he's slightly pushing it, a real pleasure all the way around; thanks, Jason and band.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Green hill/Muscle shols Alabama
Yep - that groove is mesmerizing.
Chad is a beast
his lope is straight out of levon helms canon
I discovered this guy when I was living in the woods.Nothing but me and deer and raccoons and a transistor radio,rain on the tent.He played this song and over me up on and a few others on public radio.This version is much better with a full band.I like the way he just drops his slide on the ground in the heat of the jam towards the end.
Here for Garth. Thank you Jason
Same here. I haven't listened to this in several years, but it was really calling to me today. The playing and orchestration on this is just amazing.
Jason Isbell is the angel of sanguine, poignant heartbreak.
Well said! Thank you
Not sure if anyone posted this already: The dramatically perfect drummer with Mr. Isbell here is Chad Gamble. I'm an old drummer guy from the '60s and Chad Gamble is one of my favorite drummers ever from all those decades.
he's incredible. honestly, makes this song. These days its hard to find a drummer with the technical skill to know when to "not" play. Very talented indeed.
thank you for telling me the drummers name. he makes this for me
Steve Nospam def solid.
yeah, I do my best to be a horrible drummer. this dude is amazing. beyond timing, the texture he can apply is simply unreal.
Chad is a great drummer. Never pushes the beat, when the band wants to.
What a haunting deep song. The fiddle gives it that extra spine tingle. Bravo. A true classic.
Because, this is where they say.........
This guy has it every which way musically, because he has LIVED IT.
He figures out his path, and is living it.
He is giving us his BEST.
Joel Foreman Well said. Walking through your own darkness and prevailing over the demons creates a great foundation for artists. He and his band are both incredible
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He's right about one thing, Danko and Manuel were some of the best, I think they got enough credit.....Worth a listen.
I have watched this 100 plus times.
+4199ny Ditto. It's the best version of this song, hands down. I even copied the track and took the audio from it so that I could play it in my car. No one else comes close.
+Garrett Hammerel I'm partial to the Live from Alabama version
Totally see where you are coming from. I have that one in my car, also. I prefer the guitar solo in this version to the Alabama version. I also really like the slow buildup in the beginning.
Agree. The slow build-up adds to the tension. Magnificent version.
just finished watching The Last Waltz. Playing this video seemed like the obvious next step.
I cry when I watch The Last Waltz. Lot's of great memories for me.
no watching a live version of chest fever and king harvest (has surely come) should be the next step.
nd maybe a few takes of danko layin' down the law on it makes no difference?
this guy...every song... so good.
Everyone onstage is 1000% dialed in, goosebumps and tears every time I watch this
Just lost a friend to dope. Good to see Jason doing well. Keep fighting that poison my friend. Stay well my friend.
I thought it was booze mainly and some white that was Jason's poison? Not sure obviously just curious is all, I of course share the same sentiment for him to stay well 👍 RIP to your friend.
@@brazenlilhussy5975 alcohol is what Ive read. Never heard about him doing iv drugs
@@lastnamefirst4035 Yeah man, cheers for the reply. I checked it out after this and it was booze and nose-candy alright (one always seems to follow the other) not that it makes it any less of a problem, alcohol will f' u up as quick as the actual illegal drugs out there..and in my case..one always led to the other. Cheers Lastname first, is that an old family Name? I like it, very regal. 😊
@@brazenlilhussy5975 lol My name is Sue. I couldn't come of w a creative net name so lastname first. Same here. Alcohol drugs or drugs and alcohol until I realized I was too old to keep doing that bc my liver didn't like it.
Now Im chemical free and dont miss the many hazy years I cant recall. Just cloudy years gone by
@@lastnamefirst4035 Hiya Sue, I'm Damo. I was born and bred in Ireland where every social occasion was usually held in a pub, I started drinking heavily at 15 (was playing guitar and singing in the places too, every stereotype has a little bit of truth to it and with us Irish it's with the demon drink.) I started seeing a girl seriously (not Irish and out of my social circle ) who was going to University at the time..and when she'd see me waking up in the morning after a night out and heading straight to the fridge to get a 'hair of the dog' was the time I realised it wasn't right..I wish I could say it ended there..I'd gotten so used to playing so young whilst drinking I just had to kind of learn all over again..which led me to spending a lot of time by myself practicing and writing which lead me more to the lonely addiction of smack and benzos. I soon became a "junkie with a music problem" 😂 not the other way around. Have a handle on it for the minute but I'm 37 this year and speaking to a counsellor for the first time ever (I used to believe it would affect my "writing" 🙄 yes I was a pretentious little fella alright😂🤷♂️) realising now that half my life has been spent wearing a mask of some sort or other is a wee bit of an adjustment to make. But then again I s'pose the thing is to survive, and keep trying? I certainly hope so Sue. Hope this finds you well (sorry for waffling I do realise I went on a bit 🙈)
this music reminds me of growing up in the seventies.. I love it... It's real music....
God the people in the audience have no idea how lucky they are. This is it for me…. This is music
Perfect match of chords to voice to melody. Just perfect.
Dear god. This version killed me. Can this guy get any more talented?
Stephanie Gray its a killer for sure Love this
Five years after I first watched this....just watched / listened again.....wow......what a great song, vocal, entire band........!
can't stop watching/listening to this clip. Insanely good. Not only is his song writing killer, his guitar chops are pretty sick too. Jason Isbell is the man.
This song pulls at me so hard..I'm ugly crying. How did I not know about you?? I'm opening a new chapter of my life because of this. Thank you!!
How is the new chapter going if I may ask?😊
@@brazenlilhussy5975 it's terrific! Just got married to my high school crush at 40 yo, selling my house, building one with him, and we're planning to see Jason Isbell at the end of September! Thanks for checking up!
@@micahaynes3119 Lol...would you believe I was just listening to my Jason Isbell playlist as I read this! Congrats on everything going forward, all the best.
I’ve watched and listened to this a hundred times, and it never gets old. So Great with the slide electric and fiddle and so well written . This version is my favorite of a DBT classic. “Tilt your head back and try to cough”-I’ve been in that place a time or two. Thanks, Jason and ACL for posting!
sexiest slide solo ever and that drummer changed paces so perfectly. amazing work!!
Some call this country but it's not. The fact that you can not label Isbell is ONE of the reasons he is appealing to me. Respect for anyone who grew up with the Band's
music.
Oh, hell no, this is not country. This is soul.
I agree!
Jason has always been super talented. But now that he's sober his performances have just gone to the next level. And the consistency is amazing. I can't wait to see him in KC on Tuesday.
Thanks for writing this song, Jason
Love him, raising my kids on his music is one of my prouder accomplishments. All the other things we did back in the day are memories. This makes a new memory every time until that story is told.
Edit; so glad to see he’s sober successful and happy. I haven’t a drink years, but I’m surrounded by excuses making addicts
Love this song - still brilliant
The a Dirty South is an awesome DBT album - several stand-out cuts but this is haunting and wonderful. This is a slightly different version featuring some lovely guitar work and fiddle playing.
Jason is a great writer and is stretching himself - his albums with the 400 Unit are seriously good
Southeastern another great record
Agree DBT still producing great music
Saw them on latest tour and English Oceans another fantastic record. Hood and Cooley still delivering.
Go Go Boots, Creation's Dark and Big To Do are all laced with trademark songwriting, and great playing.
Jason left on good terms with the guys - certainly in better health now he's stopped drinking, married Amanda and is getting the acclaim he deserves.
Long May Jason, DBT and Amanda Shires keep on entertaining us
Gotta love good music
"Cheerful little ditty" jason was able to put into a song the demise of 2 beautiful musicians, god rest their souls
Off one of the greatest albums ever, The Dirty South
Can't you hear that singing, sounds like gold... I only hear it in my heaaaaaad
that's an homage to rick danko and richard manuel. two giants we were lucky to have tear through the scene leaving a body of work i still lean on when its needed
Wow! I heard this song for the first time during this year's Ryman Residency and have been listening on endless repeat. This version is spectacular!
Yup, was at the Ryman too that night.
Caught the last three nights of the residency.
My three wishes came true!
Miracles happen.
Friday: Danko Manuel
Saturday: Tupelo
Sunday: Cigarettes & Wine
Wow!!!
You can almost hear that guitar moan and cry during that solo. Like telling a sad story.
Damn brilliant.
This is the first Isbell song I ever heard. I was hooked and still am.
The space that they give before the solo is great musicianship in my opinion. Let it breathe and build it up. And build it up they do! Shires plays her best fiddle here I think. Absolutely serves the song.
the drumming on this is so awesome
I'm not a huge "country" fan, but Jason Isbell is one if the best singer/songwriters of this generation. This is coming from a metalhead
I don’t think this “genre” is country - he is great - Southern, for damn sure; but I couldn’t pigeon hole this music, nor would I want to…
this song tho!!! haunting, i cant find the right words.
So GOOD.Hands down the best Isbell song ever- the strings, the percussions, the bass..Danko & Manuel would be very proud. BEAUTIFUL.He's not the prettiest or flashiest frontman out there but he is absolutely amazing and he KILLS on this.
God dang. After years of watching the same video, this still kills me every time.
That slide solo gets me everytime... Isbell is the Real Deal!
SRV-level talent. Glad his woman is strong for him. Lucky guy.
So love this song about two men in my all time fav band. Means a lot to me. Thank you.
how could someone dislike this. NO TASTE! Jason is incredible!
I love discovering new music this good!
Go buy "live from Alabama Jason Isbell" and "Southeastern" It will be money well spent. Jason Isbell is amazing writer and singer !
This is one of the finest live performances I've ever seen or heard. The composition, the timing, the rapport between all the players. Just fantastic by Jason, Amanda and the 400 unit
A great song written about two of the greatest Canadian 🇨🇦 musicians!
Yep. Just need one for Carly Rae Jepsen now ; )
What a riff this is. I love the sheer simplicity of it, and how its beauty is all in the feel used to play it. Great song!
This is the most beautiful song I think I've ever heard. It's incredible, it's longing, it's sad. It just so good.
God. I love this guy, his writing of lyrics is just second to none. Live oak is pretty special like many of his songs
I don’t know how Jason makes it through this song when he sings it without crying. Goodness knows I can’t.💔🖤
What these two did today and stood up against The CMA Awards makes them true American heros.
The three that have passed and couldn't speak for themselves makes Amanda and Jason true pioneers in the business .
They've started a movement, true hero's.
I've just recently discovered Jason and really love his music...…..this song is outstanding!
you just know that Rick and Richard would dig it..plenty of space , no need to scream it . got to get it in your soul , find something to fill the hole
I think they would rather be alive
At the risk of being sac-religious, I say this dirge is the "Stairway to Heaven" of the 21st century. Jason ought to be the biggest star on the planet.
I call this song a modern “Stairway to Heaven” because it is something of a symphonic temple. What Jason has done here is create a hymn that we can weave our own thoughts into. All of us “old rockers” who have been around for a few decades have heroes who ascended the stairway too soon. Jason’s creation gives us something to project our own personal hero worship into……………………………………… Would Lynott have been proud of me? Is he the man I wanna be?.............................................enough said
Best song he ever wrote! But there’s so many good ones..legend
One of the grandest stages of them all! JI is the man. Thanks for the huge inspiration!
One of the absolute best live performances I've ever seen! Doesn't get more real or in the moment than this.
Sometimes I'll just be sitting around and the notes from the apex of the solo just start rolling through my mind.....
Same my dude
Isbell's slide playing always gives me hope that even though I wear my slide on my middle finger, I can be a good slide player someday!
Jason Isbell is one of MY "couple of favorite singers that's ever lived".
I didn’t realize how good a guitar player Jason Isbell is! Wow!
Watched this hundreds of times
Funny story I'm from florence Alabama used to play music with some boys from greenhill and they swore up and down Jason's mama lived down the road and when he was in town they would get him to set in with use that's been bout 10 years and I m still waiting for it to happen
Jason and Jimbo's harmonies on that last verse (around 08:30) give me goosebumps every time I watch this video... And I've easily watched it a few hundred times!
I've yet to grow tired of it. Must have watched 100 times, no exaggeration.
That solo is just magical.
omfg i'm crying tears of pure joy thank you
Just Perfect! Big surprise was his slide playing. Awesome singer/songwriter. The title was what brought me in, glad he likes the Band!
Saw Jason twice last year. Two of the best shows I've ever seen
This is the best live performance of all !
Literally no words to describe how great Jason Isbell is as a songwriter...singer and guitar player...best songwriter since Springsteen in his prime. Legend in the making..His last four albums are simply masterpieces. Can't wait to see this guy and his amazing band play live.
My God this man and his band is so good.
Every time I see this, I'm struck by his ability to communicate as an artist both vocally and as a musician.
I had heard of Jason Isbell courtesy of whispering bob but I had not latched onto him, but then on the @uptheclarets messageboard there was a hauntingly beautiful music thread. Some fine soul posted a link to Elephant. ,i n the right hand margin I saw the link to this fine track. Being a long time fan of the Band I clicked the link.
Hooked.
I have since watched many tracks and acquired 4 CDs..
Total class.
Yes. I started listening some years ago after hearing Alabama Pines on the radio but I'm now completely hooked.
Got here from a magazine article about the 40th anniversarry of the last waltz. What a treat....funny how the drummer has the same shoulder shrug as levon .love it !!!
Yep it's March 2019 and I'm back AGAIN watching this video. Love me some Jason Isbell !!
May 2019, same. Some things you just check back in on, nah?
@@josephspagna2829 June. Return often.
Every one of these songs I hear is just more and more amazing. I adore Jason. OMG.
J’I’ = Absolute Class Act, Gets better with every release. Country story telling at its very best, love it.
will be a legend one day---great talent
One of his best songs, hands down.
This probably the best performance of this song I've ever heard, that including over 50 bootlegs.
This is one of the stand-out songs he wrote while in DBT
Fantastic on 'The Dirty South' - the fiddle definitely lends something different to the song live, with the guitar not as sharp as on other recordings
Awesome in any guise really and Jason always delivers
I started listening to Jason because of this performance
same