James McMurtry at Paste Studio NYC live at The Manhattan Center 

McMurtry has it all. He's right there with Van Zandt and Dylan.

The Mark Twain of song writers, guitar players and singers! 👍👍

As good a songwriter he is he’s an amazing guitarist.

Doing well for the son of a Texas Legend. Old folks like me are starting to ask "Which one was better?" His Father's sword was words. James wields his instrument similarly. Watching him carve his legend.

Under 10.000 views since Feb 2018, that's just plain ridiculous, guy deserves way more..

Don't think he can pull off a better "Copper Canteen" than that. Stellar!

Can’t believe his not worldwide famous..so good!🤩

11 minutes in and this is AS GOOD AS RU-vid GETS

National Treasure.

Love the clarity of the vocals. Can make out every word.

I love these songs and the way he sings them.

Love James McMurtry and all his creative kind.

One of the best storytellers in the biz. Thanks for the songs, James. And thanks, Paste. Ramcey in Nashville

I love how much he hates small talk. I could hang out with him all day.

Absolute class from a truly great songwriter Wonderful indeed

"There but for the grace of God I go." Who could use THAT in a song...only James McMurtry.

first time i heard him, dang he's good.

He makes that 12 string talk, he has something to say too, very cool, especially these days....

HIs songwriting could be studied in creative writing classes as a lesson in using specific, concrete details. The specifics speak to the universal. What a great writer.

One of the absolute best songwriters and musicians going these days. I have all of his stuff and hoping for more soon.

McMurty = lyrical excellence. Thank you for posting. shared.

Great to know irony still exists in music, great class.

Thank u James. Mcmurtry

an icon

The 12 string maestro, great session

I’ve seen him 9 times in concert...not sure he ever played this one live. It’s a gem; ‘Where’d You Hide the Body is a great album 👍

Nice performance of a beautiful song.

The Best!

Fabulous to hear...long time fan! ❤

A truly fine writer. He also makes me sad that I sold my 12 string.

Dang, this guy is the best ever. Bobby Zimmerman! (Bob Dylan) incarnate, and I'm from Minnesota.

Very nice. I enjoyed that session. It has to be brutal to be up early and show up at a studio to perform.

Bravo! Definitely can carry a tune. - The host is a real gentleman also - Nice!

Daddy knows how to preach! ❤❤🎸🎸

My insight into america

Check out his Facebook live shows Sun at 1 and Wed night at 8pm. His contribution to the COVID issue.

Mojo Nixon, the straw boss over at SiriusXM Outlaw Country, calls Mr. McMurtry "America's Existential Poet". Works for me.

...damn fine hat....yup.

anyone know who built that beautiful 12-string? model? looks like an OM maybe. thanks!

🍻🎸🚬👍

mellencamp mcmurtry aaronoff crane (wanchic) Roberts ???

12 string is talking. Good stuff

His 12 string fed mine to a gator in the bayou. It will be missed.

Sármhaith - liricí agus giotár.

Fuckin’ A.

twitch

Your grandmother was right