William Elliott Whitmore - Dry

"Dry"
Well the song of the blackbird is mighty clear
On a mornin' such as this
And all those useless pains & fears
Those things that I won't miss
And the Morning Glories and Queen Anne's lace
Baptized by the wind
These inspirations are my saving grace
In these times we're living in
Make a hard man humble
Make a proud woman hide
Her eyes from the light of day
When all the crops have withered and died
And the soil has blown away
The ground is so dry
The river's on its hands and knees
And I hear that tune in the breeze
The crow is callin' and I hear him well
Up in the red bud tree
Any the stories that you've lived to tell
Pass 'em down to me
Whisper the truth
Into your childrens ears
Let them know
Let them understand
Let them hear
The song of the blackbird is mighty loud
Through the evening mist
The moon is up and it looks so proud
Lookin' down on a night, on a night like this

[@shavaunjohnson2662]

Of all the songs I've ever heard, from every part of the world, this one is my favorite.

[@Holyfolly]

Some of the shittiest ppl I’ve met have introduced me to the best music that I still listen to now. Thanks Sean.

[@fakealias1990]

Whitmore is amazing.

[@ack1961]

The night I saw WEW at a small club in Chapel Hill was a game changer for me. I've never seen anything so raw and perfect in my life.

[@seanballacchino9883]

i've listened to a lot of music, all genres from classical to hardcore rap and i think this is by far my favorite song of all time. It makes me feel that everything is ok

[@dmecchi2]

Thanks Tom Waits pandora for bringing me here

[@okrafeet]

Going to see him tonight!

[@NicNiewart]

Loved it from the off. Hear "The old devils are at it again". So relevant today.

[@roseartlefty]

I hear ya loud and clear!
I too love ALL genders of music and this just tickles my soul!

[@dogkissx3]

thank you for my grandsons' and my morning song.....except I listen to it more than that :-)

[@jutlandblue]

I thought he was an old Southern black man at first hearing. Amazing voice.

[@jrogalsky8479]

And still listening!...just amazing

[@phazontea]

The opening banjo notes give me chills every time.

[@redman9pablo]

simply an amazeing song

[@setedisangue9382]

God I love music. To think I started out listening to pop music as a little kid, my tastes got a little more rocky, from rock I progressed on to other things, got into The White Stripes and then Jack White as a solo artist. His Pandora station brought me to this. So many songs I would never have listened to flat out a few years ago or given a chance. There are so many different genres out there each one having good music all it takes to enjoy them is the ability to change your perspective, to have an open mind. Blues is definitely one of my favorites now though.

[@setedisangue9382]

Max Cady Um wow, okay. Not sure why people feel the need to be rude on TH-cam (especially on such old comments). If it makes you feel better about yourself to make fun of my comment please go ahead. Please, continue to tease teenage girls over the internet you big big man you.

[@setedisangue9382]

Max Cady Yeah, whatever.

[@Weestofteim]

Sete DiSangue I agree with you, had the same thing, but with different bands. I know what you mean! And please ignore trolls like Max Cady. This guy is just obsessed with knobs. I know these are all old comments, but, like you, I grow with the music I listen to, so I just recently discovered William Elliot Whitmore and I'm glad I did. Listen to your heart and ignore people like Max! All the best to you Sete!

[@setedisangue9382]

Weestofteim Thank you! You too!

[@marieclaudemorel6401]

Magnifique

[@eithernet2010]

Can't wait to hear this guys voice when he is 50 or so !

[@kapitolking]

I think he's getting close now

[@zouzousable]

W.E.W. = WOW

[@jessicahallett7736]

He is true art. New favorite. To bad he cant get paid like these over rated douchebags on the mainstream radio. He must write his own music and do what he wants.

[@SDCustoms]

+Jessica Hallett Yeah, we need less lady gaga and more of this stuff if you know what I mean...

[@chrish5224]

Jessica Hallett
happen to know what album this song is from? proud to say I got to see & hear him play live back in '08 I believe it was. There's a bunch of songs from this album I love but can't remember which album it actually is.

[@SDCustoms]

Chris H Yeah Im also unsure.

[@macirenee2916]

Whitmore is the real deal love him

[@brandonl718]

@@chrish5224 "Songs of The Blackbird" is the album

[@JessicaHorrell90]

That's how I discovered him too!

[@CELTRIX13]

Awesome vid

[@johntucci5908]

Damn

[@Dudelikey0]

George Ezra really wants to be this guy

[@fav13andacdc]

Thanks Son House pandora

[@bossmanreject]

haha...me too

[@jovenhorn747]

202 people are dry.

[@2kid6]

If you don't like this then you obviously have no taste in music. I bet you rock out to green day

[@ichwillpunkte]

i dont like this

[@melissasnider4110]

who cares!

[@heatherfallon2975]

mirco kaiser You're obviously very wrong on this one. This track is amazing.

[@jeffkinkead4558]

One of 8... So insignificant