Absolutely. Setting here in my truck and seen it, listened to the song and then set and listened to this lesson. Going through a divorce myself right now so I know this song all to well.
John Moreland is one of the best songwriters of our generation and sadly will never get the recognition he deserves. Only real music lovers will ever know his name. This dude writes pain better than almost anyone
Tyler Holt Matt Anderson is from just down the road from me. I've seen that dude live so many times, he's just ridiculous. I agree he'll never have the fame he deserves
@@crumpmakecountrygreatagain425 Just makes me think I might not ever write anything so beautiful, so true, so on the head, and perfect so why even try? Ya know?
You know sh!t's about to get real when the guitar teacher puts down the guitar and get a 1000 yard stare. This song is amazing, ever so often I return to it, and it always hits.
This guys songwriting is painfully beautiful, it stirs up feelings I’ve tried to shove down deep into the crevices of myself. One of the best lines from his song Cherokee is “ I’ve given up on ever being well.”
Man, that line you said, “you get it wrong until you get it right”. Boy that hit hard and I thought that was so powerful. Words of wisdom! Thank you for that.
Saw him almost 10 years ago. He played this song and I couldn't help but shed a couple tears. I've been living in the place this song comes from so long I think it's just home now. He is a helluva songwriter and I envy his unique guitar playing style. Proud to have artists like him around to write so eloquently from the emotional pit so many of us get stuck in.
I found this song right when my wife and I were going through a very, very rough patch in our marriage. I was sitting on my deck and played this song about 10 times and cried harder each time. I wanted to shut it off but I kept hitting repeat. It was cathartic to just be able to empty my mind, heart and soul for that brief moment in time. It was this line that got me: "I dreamt I'd take you with me. And you'd say you forgive me, and we'd live out some easy ancient song" I have a tough time listening to this song, even today...but I do. And I love it. And it makes me remember who I need to be.
The way John even phrases the title is sad/beautiful in such a passionate way. 2nd verse is pure poetry...'we lie here unattended in splendid loves remembrance..you've lost the mind to even do me wrong'..when the passion is gone and she won't even entertain your bullshit anymore..get outta me feelings john!
P.s... All things are possible. My wife and I were married for 7 years, separated for 7 years, and then got back together (through the oddest events) and now, I’m happy to say we’ve been back together now for....7 years. 🤝 We have 2 beautiful children together. Ages 21 and 24.
John Moreland is one of the few songwriters ive found that has mastered the art of translating emotion into words. Writing songs that make you feel like theres a blanket of sorrow and sadness draped over you.
The first date with my wife was in high school in '89. We were married young and had our first child young. There were years there, many, where we were only together due to inertia. Our 20s sucked. Today I can't imagine being with anyone else. We're not just a part of each others lives, we're a part of each others beings. It took work and change and fights and tears. But here we are.
John Moreland is an incredible singer-songwriter. He has an endless amount of songs just as great as this one. HIs first four solo albums are all fantastic.
Married for 10 years, divorced 2 years ago, my son lives in a different state now... I know the feelings... However, it is an amazing experience. 🤗 Love to all.
You got a lil vulnerable here buddy! I love the lack of bullshit and false bravado on this page! Three chords and the (sometimes messy) truth. Myself and your other subscribers enjoy the content but YOU are the key ingredient here! The context makes the content pop!!!
Woah man, you spoke what I haven’t been able to Me and my fiancé have split and have two beautiful boys together But it’s turns sour at times regardless the efforts we put in She left because I’m now in a wheelchair and I understand it’s too hard for her But like you said we don’t change Although change can be good me and my ex were in a rut of sourness although we craved for us both to come down from that mountain I’ve been on self destruct since.... I feel every part of pain he sings Since my accident guitar has been sooo difficult for me now but I’ll get back to where I was just without using my guitar like Ben Howard now Thank you for this ! 🙏🏼
Great tune, Michael. But please... PLEASE check out his song “Blacklist.” Even without making a video. Just give it a listen. My favorite song ever written.
@@MegaCasperC You probably did that anyway, but make sure you also listen to "Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars". "And babe, I know This life will make you cold and drive you mad Leave you homesick for a home you never had Burnin' out the good with all the bad" Just so fucking beautiful.
Discovered this dude last year and sprayed his music all around me (no one knows him here in France). So intense, his guitar playing is good, and dear god, his lyrics are amongst the great. Reminds me of some that Bob Dylan could have wrote. No need to mention that his singing is amazing too. Great artist. Music like this will never fade, cause it contains everything that makes us human beings with feelings imo. And thank you for your work over it, in my opinion you got everything that makes him so good ! You seem so touched by this song, and don't worry, I think we all feel the same when we listen to him ! :D
Coming back to this video cause I made it listen to the girlfriend of my best friend yesterday, she cried after 2 lines, and she does not even understand english that much, gave her the translation of the lyrics. Man, those words, just those words .. Human being can be so beautiful when we go back to love and life ! That man is the definition of an artist to me : a person who can summarize in few words what every human can feel.
These are seriously awesome. I'm a classical and acoustic guitarist, and these are simply the best videos for not only reactions.. but learning a bit about the song, getting deep into the tune, and hearing a bit on your perception of the lyrics. I love it man. I have found SO many good artists through this chanel. Thank you!!! You have my subscription.
I've loved this song for some time now. It's really nice to see someone with your platform spreading the word of how incredible he is. You clearly feel his pain too which made this video so genuine feeling.
On a snowy day when I was in Iowa for work this past winter, small town middle of no where, I managed to get a 2nd row ticket (benefit of going solo I guess) to tedeschi Trucks band in Ames. Drove 50 min each way in near blizzard. Hadn't heard of the opener before, but when John came on stage and started, I knew my musical life was forever changed. Will never forget that night. (oh, 2nd row TTB....INSANE)
Man, I've been waiting on this one, and you did not disappoint! Thanks so much! I had requested this one back on a live show in May, and I loved watching your reaction. Been a Moreland fan for years, and love watching him hit people right in the feels. This guy is the real deal. Thank you sir!
This song is soooo good. Its my lullaby that I sing to my daughters. I change a few words, but its still true to meaning. They love the song. Can't stay awake during it.
So glad that you reacted to this one. One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite songwriters. This particular song got me through a rough breakup back in 2016, and it summed up the end of that relationship perfectly. Such a ridiculously talented songwriter.
I listened to his music way before he got big. I watched the views on his songs like Break My Heart Sweetly and You Don't Care Enough For Me To Cry go from 15,000 views to over 300,000 in the course of a few years and now he has millions of views on his videos. I've been around since his Spotify account only had around 1500 monthly listeners. Hes a great musician and I think he finally got the credit he deserves.
Bro he paralyzed you right out of the gate hahaha. I love it!!! Your face looked like I felt the first time I heard this song. This song and your channel came at a special time in my life years ago. Thank you both.
My friend shared one of your videos today and when I got home after work I sat and watched many. I should have had my own reaction video watching yours. All I can say is my word is better after adding you to it. The way you teach, comment and explain the songs and the ones that resonate more than others have opened my ears and heart. Thank you
I came to hear you further illuminate the mysteries of how music brings us together and makes us feel, I didn't expect to leave with such an amazing and passionate explanation, which truly felt personal, of the intricacies of life and love. Thank you, both of you!
Yeeeeeeeesssssss. I’m so glad to see you doing this Moreland tune. This is one of the most powerful songs lyrically I’ve ever heard and it is delivered so well by his tone. Great video as always!
Me and my girl have a somewhat similar story. Split for 5 years she moved to Colorado from new york. We were volatile. But never lost contact. She moved back and we have been together for 6 years again. Good shit brudda ty!
You are a very talented, thoughtful caring person. Also, a generous one because you are sharing your gift. No other RU-vid channel compares to yours. I hope you keep doing this because there is nothing else like this. You are giving more than just music. Thankyou.
Hadn't heard John Moreland before WHAT an introduction !!! Loved the song on hearing it, but the interpretation you shared before I really digested the lyrics WOW. I'm off to find more of his work thanks so much for doing this the way you do it!, Even with songs I have listened to for 30 years you bring a perspective that gives me a deeper or more clear understanding of the music I already enjoy! So again Thank you!
I've watched you for a while now and learned a lot from you, but one thing I had to comment to say is how much I admire your willingness to talk about your own personal experience, your own vulnerability in these videos. Very easy to purely focus on the chords, melody etc. but you focus on the SONG and what it means to you, and I admire that so much. Thank you, Michael, and keep being you.
YES!!! I think I mentioned this one a couple months ago, THANK YOU for doing this! I love the variety of your channel, Michael. And I am happy to see a good old Oklahoma boy on here :D
I'm not a guitarist, but I really enjoy your reactions, you seem to get right to the heart of the songs. And thankyou for sharing such a personal story! It's strange how sad songs like this can be so comforting in some way. I can only express it as a warm blanket of melancholy, somehow. I guess it reduces loneliness to know that others feel that way, no matter how their lives may seem on the surface.
I chanced upon a video in an endless facebook scroll and heard a live version of this song. I immediately ordered the album and would spend the next 3 days consuming everything I could find of his on the web. Two weeks later, I was front row at his show in Macon, Ga. He is absolutely an incredible songwriter.
John is one of my favorite songwriters. I know this video is old, but I would like you to listen to one of his older tunes called "God's Medicine" off the album: In the Throes. It's tied with this song as personally hard hitting for me.
Killer song most can relate to, all can feel. Love your show and the way you make me appreciate music. I don't play and don't understand technical talk, but I do know what I like. Thanks for your enthusiasm and wisdom.
"If the American music business made any sense, guys like John Moreland would be household names. " Love her or hate her this quote from Rachel Maddow is perfect
Big Crunch turned my '83 JCM 800 into a monster. Thanks Brooks! I love this series Michael ... Got to get my lifetime membership soon. God bless the wife I finally found.
Ive watched a ton of your videos and i cant believe you havent done a turnpike troubadours song yet. just pick one any of them. whichever one has been requested. The songwriting is filled with little details and is on par/better than any of the texas/red dirt/americana songs youve done.
