Listened to this while I was hard into addiction and this song made me cry knowing I was ruining everything had a wife kids and life and just like that it was gone. But went to rehab and she came with my kids and I broke right there never will go back and tears of joy are what are ruining down my face.
I don't understand why artists like John Moreland and Sean Rowe do not get that recognition they deserve. Gaze at the sky in the dark when listening to this song and you'll be at peace.
I've never been SO late to a party in my life! Why did I only find this EPIC performer until today?!? I have never been so touched by someone's music. Thank you Mr. Moreland! I can't think of a better find to start off a new year!
One of the greatest songwriters, ever. An amazing writer, and storyteller. 100% not the type of music I listen to, but my goodness the man is a talent.
Honestly this man is a musical genius all of songs are just so wonderful and heartfelt they are so well written and make you actually feel something, been listening to John Moreland for a few years now and he never fails to baffle me with his songwriting skills and the gentle power of his voice I'll never stop listening to his magic
This is the song that finally broke me down 3 months after my grandma died. She was my person but I couldn't cry for some reason but when u got thru that first verse, I was a mess for days.
I followed the work of John Moreland for a good string of years now... He is always a big inspiration. A melancholic soul and an unparalleled lyricist.
I just discovered John Moreland for the first time literally 10 minutes ago.. I can't believe I had never heard of him. This man has an unbelievable talent. He is a songwriter of epic proportions. Definitely gained a huge fan in me in a matter of minutes. I'll be following him for sure now.
Me too Steve. Just like 10 minutes ago a friend on Google turned me on to him. He`s a little folky. I love the old folk songs. But John has a way of mixing the two. Awesome vibes.
I've studied music academically for 7 years and my first thought after hearing this and Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars was "fucking hell, this guy is the next Bob Dylan". Amazing songwriting. Thank you, John.
Iistened to this song during some bad times of my life and now sober it hits my deep in the soul knowing I cried to this wishing I had drugs 19 months. I have my life back and I watch my kids grow with all I have left.
No Kids Still a drunk, who knows, maybe maybe not. Id say kill me now but im doing it just fine myself, least i sill have my mother to care for, 76 still goin , what a god send. maybe maybe not, who knows.
This man is the future of singer/songwriter/Americana. We have lost so many talented artists the last several years. I'm very grateful that not all musicians are following the hip hop trends of today.
It’s been a few years since I’ve listened to the song, and it randomly popped in my head tonight as I was closing up my shop. I sat in the parking lot for over an hour trying to find it again, and finally did.
I listen to John Moreland every Sunday morning while I get ready for church. I think about the demons I have faced and feel a kinship with him. I'm reminded of the darkness I once walked through. John, your music comforts my soul. Sincerely, Thank You!
@@tomaszteperski2767 I agree with you about people. Church for me is like NA. I take what fits and leave the rest. I usually find a few good nuggets of wisdom though. Oh yeah, and there are people at church, so, win-win.
First time I heard this, I wasn't a guitar player. Even then, I understood how great you are, John. Today, now that I play...its even more evident how incredible of a musician you are, sir. Thank you for sharing this part of you with us. Thank you. 🙏❤️🥺
"I guess I got a taste for poison I've given up on ever bein well I keep mindin the horizon Diggin for lies I have yet to tell And I wish you were here And softly say my name Calm down all the chemicals tearin through my brain I don't think I've missed you this much Since I was seventeen I'd call you in the morning, but I think this is a dream Cherokee Cherokee Well you'd call those doubts right out of me I see you shinin through the tree tops, But don't feel you pulling strings anymore I still use your old alarm clock Every mornin I get further off the course. And don't I hear you speakin in the noises in this house Airplanes flyin over, shakin all my secrets out Darlin tell me somethin that I don't already know I'm aware of where to find ya it hurts too bad to go To Cherokee Cherokee Well, you call those doubts right out of me It felt like the world was burnin You had stars in your eyes Shinin for a feelin that I can't afford to buy Everything you taught me still rattles in my head I'm stayin off of Main Street, You're talking to the dead In Cherokee Cherokee I wish you'd call these doubts right out of me"
SouthernShutterBug you seriously took the words right out of my head .i am a music seeker and guitar player an I am so moved an feeling like I’ve just been blessed with a gift .holyshit! I’m a fan 4 life
Cada vez que la escucho pienso la tristeza que sintió mi hermano mayor cuando se falleció su esposa!!! Me dan ganas de compartirle el tema pero capaz va ser doloroso!!! Grande Jhon m!!
Pretty sure this is the first time I've commented on a video and I'm on RU-vid every day. John, If you are reading this, you have a one in a million voice. Every song you sing sounds amazing. I cant wait to hear you on the radio.
I first heard this song a few weeks after my mom died of cancer. She was part Cherokee and seminal. Hearing the lyrics to this song brings me to tears 90% of the time.
"Cherokee, the way you call those doubts right out of me..." That's some beautiful lyrics. When I clicked this I was expecting the native american love song that became a very early jazz standard, but this is beautiful on a whole different level. Love this!
This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard, I keep coming back to it. You have an amazing talent John Moreland, keep going. Sending thanks and positive vibes from the uk
John moreland! You are easy on the heart and eyes. Never hard to love!! Your an amazing musician and an old soul. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world...
You have a Heaven sent God's gift of talent. Shame on anyone who doesn't recognize true love of life and song. Angels sing for God and He sent you to us to give us a bit of Heaven. Your an inspection to me and your music moves people never stop. Never stop singing and I'll never stop listening
This is the third song I've heard from him, I just found him 15 mins ago. I think every song I hear is better than the last, but this one....this one hits real close to home.
John: I just discovered you this past weekend on YT.... reading the comments under another artist’s video. Now, I just uploaded a collection of your songs and I can’t listen to anyone else. Your music, your voice and the emotion your songs elicit have the power to heal the most broken of hearts. I’m so very happy to have found you, Big Man. Troubadours such as yourself make our lives richer. Thank you for the tears and keep doing what you were put here to do. Respect from New Jersey.
John, I hope you read this. You are beautiful. You are an incredible artist and it's a gift to all of us that you are willing to share yourself and your immense talent.
I’ve loved a woman since we were 17. She never loved me as much as I did her. I’m 32 and damn we tried but I tried harder. Every morning she’s at the forefront of my mind, thoughts. Every night I forgot she’s not going to crawl in the bed not having her head on my chest, feeling her breath…Love is a beautiful miserable thing. God bless you, man. Beautiful stuff.
John’s releasing a new album called ‘LP5’ on February 7th 2020! You can listen to a song from the album called ‘East October’, like this comment to share the good news with everyone!
Hace dos años mi hermano falleció, el era carpintero, encontré este vídeo un mes antes de que el falleciera y se lo compartí, desde pequeño siempre lo seguía, aprendí mucho de el. John Moreland sabe describir muy bien el dolor de perder a alguien, la canción es una poesía, un sentimiento que esta más allá del horizonte: "You had stars in your eyes Shinin for a feelin that I can't afford to buy Everything you taught me still rattles in my head..." Saludos desde Toluca, México
Every once in a while you stumble across a song that is just beautifully painful to listen to. I lost my wife back in 2012 to a brain tumor and the line "I've given up on ever being well" is like a gut punch.
10 months gone by since you shared a glimpse into your dimension. If you're anything like me, human, connected with heart mind spirit soul and body on the same circuits, 10 months might be 10 minutes or 10 years. Those circuits still push the electricity of life and life lost through another minute of another hour of what only feels like an eternity. Lost my best friend in 2006, after 10 years of marriage she only said goodbye to brain cancer. Know this brother. Only the living suffer. Only the living wait. We exist now, and forever, can't unexist! Don't grieve. She's where time isnt, so are you, for her. She's not suffering, she exists forever. Life is just time.
I've listened to this song alot since I found it on the NPR Tiny Desk Concert. I instantly fell in love with it for the beautiful lyrics and instrumentals. As time goes on though, I find I have a hard time singing along with it. I have yet to find any song that causes me to break down as hard as I do when I hear it. Having lost my father in my early 20's, I find that it just hurts more as time goes on. Just thinking about the things he's missed out on hurts, but this song crushes me. John Moreland has got to be one of the most underrated musicians of our time, and as much as it does hurt I can't help but come back to this song regularly to feel the same emotions I am feeling right now.
Ever since I started working with my dad, 15 years ago, I've wanted to find a celt. Today, I achieved that while listening to this song. Thank you, and God bless!!
W. O. W. John's guitar playing is on par with his singing ability. Love his music. That guitar hits right when and where it needs to. Just WOW! My man is looking good, too! Get it, John!
Maybe I’m an idiot or just lost, but I just discovered this artist.... WOW !! The guy is like a fresh breath to music, truly an Amazing singer. Wow 😳. Thanks
For some reason my favorite part of this video is the way the images hit home the importance of the lyric "you carve those doubts right out of me." Might not have been intentional, but I like it.
🌹Loss is a powerful emotion. RIP Mommy, Sissy, Caz, and Pop. Been a hard couple of years losing all of you so close together over the last 7 yrs. but that’s the cycle. Here’s one that I know y’all would love. Peace💞🌹
I'd love to speak to an artist like John and let him know that when he creates these songs.... He's making them for people that need to hear them... Now and in the future, just so they know that someone else felt like they do right now... And that they're not alone. And for that I thank you.