I listen to this again... No, not because i can't stop, or that i am hooked on it. But i listen to it again because this is one of the best artistic displays i have seen.
First met Shawn in 2003 when The Thorns (Shawn, Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge) promoted their Portland show with a meet and greet at Music Millenium record store. His voice has only gotten more expressive since then. Would love to hear him narrate audio books.
That performance is as professional as professional gets. You know he has sung the song 1000 times but he gives it like its the admission test for heaven.
@@randybarba6899 -- The Laravie sounded _much_ better than the Martin. I spent about three and a half hours playing and deciding which one "felt" better playing. I bought the Laravie.
Yes. No processing, no bullshit. Just the original version of the song that he wrote....and isn't corrupted by the business machine that pressed it onto a CD.
Shawn Mullins, you still have those beautiful high notes, and the lone acoustic guitar brings a new sensitivity to an always great song. Well done, man.
Too bad all the masses want now are Kesha, Kanya, and just stupid bs . 90's alternative is still my favorite. I don't get where and why it died but there's no more alternative music and it's depressing
Kevin Michael they don't care about talent anymore, they only care about controversy. If someone was shot 9 times they sign them to a recording contract. That's all that matters. So true talent like Shawn Mullins is falling by the wayside.
don't worry...he is. the worthy shall find him. we did. the new generation is fine. colter wall, billy strings...damn, there's LOT's of fine new talent. seek it out. fuck, john mayer is touring with the Dead and KILLIN' it. we'll be fine
One of the best acoustic live performance I have ever heard and seen. How can just one man create something so beautiful with just a guitar and that voice, what control. I am reminded of my college days, thank you!! better than the original version.
@@jonard2ballovar542 He is. As I posted above, he met a woman in LA who told him about how her parents used to party with the stars. And it left her life a mess.
My husband at 38 years old passed away 9 years ago, and i can hear him "trying" to sing this song when he'd make me mad. But I am thankful for Shawn's Lyrics and sweet voice, it brings tears and great memories. What a gift
this song is my childhood right here. I remember when I was little in the car me and my parents would sing all the songs off of every album. I've listened to this song since I was 2 years old that 16 years later I still remember every word
I HAVE TO KNOW WHY SOMEONE VOTES THUMBS DOWN ON THIS? i just need to know why? I MEAN... IF YOU DONT LIKE THE SONG, THEN WHY LISTEN? but if you like SM or this song, it's a pretty darn good performance
MAYBE because they didn't enjoy this song 20 years ago, hence they didn't get the nostalgia part. Maybe they're kids? Who knows. It's just a maybe. Maybe....Maybe....Maybeeeeverything's will be alright, Rock-a-bye, rock-a-byeeeeee!!!!!
he didn't put himself in the same position to succeed otherwise known as selling out lol I Think If he did more collaborations he'd be more well known but that requires a lot of work for next to no pay
@@johnny891000 cool.....I'll check it out.....not familiar with that song.... Lullaby is the only song from him that was a radio hit here..... I'm also from Georgia, USA, where Shawn Mullins is from
This is one of those tunes you hold on to. Since it came out and I first heard it I´ve had it in my heart. Thank you, Shawn. You bring out some great memories.
She grew up with The children of the stars In the Hollywood hills and the boulevard Her parents threw big parties Everyone was there They hung out with folks like Dennis hopper, Bob Seeger, sonny and Cher Now, she feels safe In this bar on Fairfax And from the stage I can tell that She can't let go and she can't relax And just before She hangs her head to cry I sing to her a lullaby, I sing Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Rockabye She still lives with her mom Outside the city Down that street about a half a mile And all her friends tell her She's so pretty But she'd be a whole lot prettier If she smiled once in a while `cause even her smile Looks like a frown She's seen her share of devils In this angel town But, everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Rockabye I told her I ain't so sure About this place It's hard to play a gig in this town And keep a straight face Seems like everyone here's got a plan It's kind of like Nashville with a tan, but, Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye, rockabye, bye, bye Bye, bye
This song is timeless. his voice has aged well. one of those instances where the acoustic version is just as good if not better than the original track.
This version is great, but one time I got to see him sing it with his friend Trey, and with Trey’s countermelody, I got choked up, it was so incredible. If you like this, be sure to listen to his version of “House of the Rising Sun” on Ninth Ward Picking Parlor. It’s even more impressive! Just a great artist.
I remember seeing this dude promoting this song on uk tv when I was a kid. Asked my dad to buy it on tape for me when it came out, and he did. Man do I feel old.
What a storyteller! The voice, the story (which he once said was real, sorta. Someone in LA told him about the parents who partied with the stars). I get mesmerized watching his hands move up and down the fretboard. In my late teens, early 20's, we'd play these open-tuning songs with ease. They sounded like magic. Now I can't even tell what the tuning is! But what makes it for me is the chorus, where his voice breaks high on that word. 'Ever-eee-body's gonna be all right'... Like you do with yodeling. What comforting words. Good to hear this song again.
I associate this song with a particular time in my life but to hear him now singing it live, WOW! He's just brilliant. Great voice and superb guitarist and great IRISH NAME!
This song is about actress Tatum O' Neil (Daughter of actors Ryan O Neil & Leigh Taylor Young) and later Ryan's long time girlfriend Farrah Fawcett. Tatum to this day is still the youngest person to ever win an academy award at age 10 *Paper Moon*
Wow! Just wow! Incredible acoustic version of a very catchy song. Not many musicians can play their own music to such a level acoustically but Shawn Mullins makes it look effortless, amazing
She grew up with the children of the stars In the Hollywood hills and the boulevard Her parents threw big parties, everyone was there They hung out with folks like Dennis Hopper and Bob Seeger and Sonny and Cher She feels safe now, in this bar on Fairfax And from the stage I can tell that She can't let go and she can't relax And just before she hangs her head to cry I sing to her a lullaby I sing, everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Rockabye She still lives with her mom outside the city Down that street about a half a mile And all her friends tell her She's so pretty But she'd be a whole lot prettier If she smiled once in a while 'Cause even her smile looks like a frown She's seen her share of devils in this angel town But, everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye (dry your tired eyes) Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Rockabye Ooh, ooh, ahh I told her I ain't so sure about this place It's hard to play a gig in this town and keep a straight face Seems like everybody's got a plan It's kind of like Nashville with a tan But Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right (I'll be your every) Rockabye, rockabye (dry your tired eyes) Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye Everything's gonna be all right (I'll be your every) Rockabye, rockabye (dry your tired eyes) Everything's gonna be all right Rockabye, rockabye, rockabye, bye, bye (ahh) Bye, bye
