"we know this boy is from the country, he ain't from Chicago" Funfact, Joe Roegan invited him on his show, and Colter said "I'm on a cattle run as you speak, get back to me in 3 weeks sir" Boy is more country than the ground he steps on.
@@SongwriterReacts I grew up listening to what I call Real Country Johnny Willie Waylon Kris Hank Jr. Mearl because of my Dad. But it was the 90's Country that drove me away from the genre and into Metal and anything Heavy. It wasn't until 3 1/2 yrs ago when I discovered both Colter Wall and Tyler Childers on the same day right after each other that gave me Hope for Country Music again. Please do more of the Old Guard of Country if possible. Thanks for the great work I really enjoyed it
@@bigredogre4245 listen to cody jinks. His songs fast hand, hippies and cowboys, must be the whiskey, last call for the blues and lifers are all great 👍
@Burt Byler It's a Cree name for the Saskatchewan River, Kisiskatchewanisipi, but was shortened to Saskatchewan. It means swift flowing river. I'm from a different Canadian province, but I do remember learning this in elementary school. Colter's a pretty amazing young talent. I've recently been getting into country music, and last year I discovered Orville Peck; not sure if you know of him or not.
It is rare to find a young artist that understands dynamics, and almost impossible to find one that USES the concept this well. Colter’s genius is on display in this setting. His volume control, phrasing and pacing is beyond impressive. Too many artists wish to fill the void, instead of accentuating it. From the first instant I heard this man, I knew he was the real deal. He has no pretense, and you can tell he grew up in wide open spaces. You are correct, this is no city boy.
Me too. It came on my auto play while I was hearing country music. What made it even greater was that it was during the night while I was driving my truck. It gives me that night vibe kind of song if that makes sense.
Colter wall is from speedy creek Saskatchewan Canada. Which is northern Montana. His dog ran away, the worst part was he had to watch him run away for three days.
What you call knowledge is only my ability to pretend I know what I'm talking about haha! Thanks for the encouragement Benjamin and I hop you have a great weekend bud!
My first reaction (before the pandemic) was to keep grabbing my co-workers and saying to them 'Does this guy look like he should sound like this?' giving them my headphones to listen to this. Course none of them are fans of anything but the top 40 chart stuff so I just got a load of shrugs and verbal pats on the head!
I love in the album version with a backing band, there's 3 subtle drum beats just before he sings "and I put three rounds into Kate McCannon." Great touch
I've been following Colter since he was mostly unknown, it's been amazing to watch his transformation. To put it simply he only gets better with age. He's definitely the pride of Saskatchewan just like his dad Brad who was our premier for 10 years. Great hard working family with true country roots. He's the real deal not like most "new country" artists. Neat Side note... his dad is the owner of Waylon Jennings 1973 El Dorado (he's a huge fan, has Waylon Wednesdays on his social media pages) The media says he found out about its sale from Colter and snapped it up in true Outlaw country style.
glad as an artist you're watching and supporting the original content. thank got reaction videos aren't sucking views off the actual artist. that is dark country...
Did ya'all notice how the first verse talks about being in prison and it ends with a chain gang type beat. Love the song writer, vocalist and musician. Stay true!
@@SongwriterReacts the song is based on an autobiography that Bob Fudge (yes it’s a real guy) wrote. I think Ian Tyson is the original writer and singer of the song.
Benjamin Tod, using again. And many, many more. Colter wall sleeping on the blacktop, bob fudge, just to many to list. Also check out serria ferrell in dreams or her murder ballet Rosemary.
Check out "Bob Fudge" "When the work is all done this fall" "Cowpoke" or "Saskatchewan 1881" one of the best story tellers out there today. great channel and keep up the great work.
I love his version of those songs, but to say he's a great storyteller based on his covers of other people's songs is a bit disingenuous. Don't you think?
@@8literbeaterI was referencing his own songs, sorry I should have been more clear. “Plain to See Plainsman” “Saskatchewan In 1881” “John Beyers" "Kate McCannon" "Devil wears a suit and tie" “Wild Bill Hickok” “Tying Knots in the Devil’s Tail” and many many more.
@@brentmight6700 yes. Rocky Mountain Rangers is also an underappreciated new masterpiece. Also Tyin' Knots In the Devil's Tail is by Gail Gardner in 1917.
One thing I caught from this is at the end he says "and I put three rounds into Kate McCannon". I figure based on the time frame he's singing from(working in the mines, bathing in the creek) that it's a six shooter. Where do you reckon' the last three rounds went? ;)
I would love a retro 70s style music video to go with this song. Ya know make it look like a 70s director and film crew produced the video. Have them wear 1800’s-early 1900s Appalachian style clothes and props, but the hair is still a little feathered and maybe Kate can make dramatic eye contact with the camera as it zooms in to her face when she’s caught, much like they did in a lot of films in the 70s. Make it look like it was filmed on a gritty old camera with a bit of a yellow tone to it. Or you know how everything had that soft lighting that gave everything a soft edge, thatd be great when he falls in love with her, but then when he’s in his cell, the only light is from a window and pours directly on his face and the lines are crisp. Ooh and the bird sits on the sill and blocks his light, like “there’s no hope for you buddy”. Holy crap I’d die if they did that. I just think it’d serve his aesthetic as an artist better than say the style that lady antebellum uses in their videos, very new, very Nashville. Something about colter wall just reminds me of the wood paneling and shaggy hair we got in the 70s.
This song, I believe is all told from afar. They never met face to face. He spied on her in the creek. He Made up this one sideed love story in his mind. The girl was just an innocent girl.
Really appreciate that John! My bass player is a huge grizzlies fan. Drummer likes the Thunder so they get into a lot ha. Thanks so much for subscribing bud!
@@SongwriterReacts haha to be fair most people that live in England havn't heard of it either 😂 oh no not liverpool, we can't be friends now! only joking haha! good luck with everything for the future!
Have you seen or listened to any Home Free? It’d be a gear switch, but either Man of Constant Sorrow or Folsom Prison Blues. Killer man. Specially the low notes of Tim Foust.
Not sure if you found better headphones/earbuds yet but if you want like, best bang for the buck, check out the Koss KPH30i, they look cheap (they are cheap) but they don't sound cheap!
I’ve always interpreted the ‘i put three rounds into Kate McCannon’ as being a sneaky way of saying he used half of the six shooter on her and half on whoever she was cheating with, but he didnt find that guy worthy of being mentioned.
New follower, so maybe I'm off base, but I'm a fan of folk/americana and the RU-vid algorithm tuned me onto 3 songs by the "Junkyard Dogs"... Loose Screws, Worn, and Pallets & Crates that I just see a lot of talent in. They are rough and raw videos shot outdoors, and pretty ragged appearances, but it has a garage-band energy and...a sound I like. If you haven't seen these by now, check them out and maybe you'd consider reacting to them.
Another one you might like by Colter Wall is Johnny Boys Bones. A little edgy this day and age because it starts with a short bit of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, but really an anti-war song.
If you decide to come back around to another Colter Wall song soon, next up should be "Sleeping on the Blacktop", again from Brewery Sessions. If you've seen the trailer for the HBO Deadwood movie, you've heard pieces of it.
advice from American patriot.....always best to not ask for help and asking to click,smash,hit buttons--stop doing these things and watch your rating go up...
If you like Colter, you should listen to a couple of friends of his who play a similar "old style" as he does... give an ear to Vincent Neil Emmerson & Charley Crockett
Hey bud! Thank you so much for watching the live stream yesterday! Can you do me a favor and send me an email to burt@burtbyler.com with your address and shirt size? I'll get it sent out as soon as I hear from you!
