Hey you, yes YOU, the random person that I will never meet. I truly hope you find your happiness in this life. Today will be a great day for you.. keep your head up. We need you here :)
I played a lot of Ray's music for my wife when she was in the hospital for the last time. Today marks four years to the day that I lost her. This song speaks to me in a way that I can't put into proper words. I miss her so...
Wow, the whole album is accoustic, simple and deep. Very colorful and full of emotion... . One of his best in recent years, in my opinion. Wow. A real gift to the soul...it made me cry more than once.Thank you so much Ray. Had the chance to meet you and chat with you a bit at an outdoor show in Vermont. You're genuine, exactly like your songs. One hell of a guy. Bless you for the heart felt songs. Your music has made a difference in my life. Thank you.
You are so right, Marc. This track in particular made me cry. The lyrics remind me of my dad when my mom passed away. He said that the nights were the worst, and then to wake up alone was even more difficult. He is also gone now, and I still cry, especially with songs like this gem. Ray knows just how to tug at our heart strings.
@@lizcilliers I'm so sorry for your losses, I really feel for you. As Ray says so well in the song Winter Birds, "All these things will change, and the memories will remain...".🙏
Thank you for this beautiful song Ray, today 9.20.23. A month ago my younger brother was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and I was with him when the doctors said he had a four to six week window in which to live, ones of the hardest moments in a person's life to hear those words, the following day my brother and I were sharing stories of our childhood and loving memories of our Mom and how she made us laugh and always appreciated being outside with family and friends, my brother started to cry when heard this song for the first time, I said I was going to see Ray in Wallingford Connecticut, and he said please get Ray singing this song and play it for me, my brothers in the VA Hospital in West Haven. I will iPhone this song and play it for him after the show, the cancer has him in the final stages, but I promised him and I will play him this song that gave him peace in these final weeks. Thank you Ray, for writing songs that are truly meaningful to so many people.
I lost my dear friend unexpectedly in June of this year. She and I used to share Ray's music often. The moment I heard this haunting song, I felt her spirit. I miss her most in the mornings...
Since my wife died one year ago this song is exactly how I have felt every day. Thanks Ray for this song." I really want to feel something real before I die" to
What a ride. What a record. Summons the souls from CCR, Van Morrison, John Denver, Beatles, Cat Stevens and yet is very his own sound. Thank you Ray. A longtime fan from Argentina.
#RAYLAMONTAGNE #MONOVISION This is one of the finest albums of music I have heard this year. I do not know how I missed this exceptional music in 2020, when it was first released. Ray, you are without question one of the most gifted songwriters of my generation. It is a true pleasure to listen to your music. Your music is so soothing and comforting. It's as comforting as hot chocolate on a cold winter's day #EXTRAORDINARY 😀👍👍👍👍🎸🥁🎹🎻🎸❤️💖💜💙💚🧡💛
This is one of the most breathtakingly bittersweet songs every written. I don't really know this guy, I'm from UK and he isn't well known here, but damn this hits hard.
@Ray Lamontagne No, not yet. I check your touring schedule in hopes you may come to Vancouver or Seattle sometime soon. Please let me know if that is in your future plans.
Simple Thing, Well Get Through are my favorite song to date, Trouble my fav album. Hey, hope your boss knows that you are doing a great job with Ray's social network site. This tune you attached is a nice track. What makes Ray's work of interest to me; it is not just the voice and the fine musical arrangements, the touching lyrics - over all it is the quality of vulnerability and soulfulness that make him special.
Mr. Lamontagne, when our new normal settles please go on tour!!! I would love to see you live and my so so deserving daughter would love it even more :) TIA
Oh wow! Tears flowing. Really makes me miss my precious Mom who passed away only 3 months ago. I was her Primary Caregiver and she was suffering, but I didn't want her to leave. We only have one Mother and mine was the best. I thank God for a Godly Mother who taught me well. I love you most, Momma and will see you again someday. 💔😢🙏🏻❤️😘
I forgot how this song used to put me in just the title Highway to the Sun it just sounds so soothing to the soul Loving and Leaving when there is no more its a ❤ breaker but crying is healing the soul Ray voice is like a Wonderful dream❤❤❤
Hauntingly beautiful! Ray’s music comforted me through one of the most difficult periods of my life and now I keep listening because it suits my eclectic tastes and feeds my soul.
The widower was in love with the widow. He was convinced she loved him as much as he loved her. He was looking to make a life together. She ultimately was looking for a way out. He went all Cortez and was setting fire to the ships. Instead, she was lighting a match to the bridge that connected them. It's been 8 months and he still wonders why. He grieved the loss of his lovely wife. He now grieves the loss of the lovely widow. He's been moving forward but now knows it's time to move on. It's time that he gets on that highway to the sun. Surely he'll find someone heading in the same direction.
Absolutely Beautiful, I lost my beautiful loving Momma on 5/6/20, the pain is unbearable! I was in my Jeep (which she loved to cruise around with me along with coffee) and this song came on "The Coffee House" I just cried and made me feel like it was momma contacting me. Thank you and Bless you, Ray.
Thank God I hadn't heard this song right after my unwanted divorce... I would have been crying every time I play it! Now, I just have it on repeat and reflect.
Whoever is your lady in your journey is a blessed soul. You are so awesome and real. I dig your style and heart. Peace be with you always my earth brother. Hugs. This one I felt a tear fall. I can relate so well. Beautiful song. I loved it. Thankyou bless you.
"I hear children singing songs, playing games... They don't know, that growing up, is learning pain" ✨️In their innocence, they find joy, unburdened by the weight of life's trials. May we remember their light and approach each day with the same grace, accepting that pain is part of growth and wisdom. ✨️
Like my friend said about his lady used to listen this him before she took her journey well this songs so reminds me of my lady I lost five yrs ago I know she’s smiling so happy I found it
Me and Ray share a similar story correct me if I'm wrong. He picked up a guitar quit his job on inspiration of another player "stills" I sold what I had for my guitar at 16, taught myself rays trouble album. I play ll the songs for freinds even played shows as a kid with his covers and inspiration. Now I have my first son he is 7 months old I am mid thirties and he is obsessed with guitar. See how the spark lives. He loves ray - narrow escape. I can't tell you what rays music has done for me.too much to describe. saw him on my 19th birthday alone cause all my friends we assholes. At Richards on Richards in Vancouver before they demolished the venue. Once in a lifetime
It’s been two years now. I feel much better now. I still play this song and memories flood my mind and I drift back to a place in my life that consumed my every second. I will be back! Leave the porch light on. ❤️🌲🪓👊🏻🙏🏻
This is the one that really does it all for me on this album. This one has the beautiful heartache and melancholy that I love so much about Ray. And those harmonies! mercy me. No one can do it quite like he can. Thanks Ray. So beautiful.
Yeah this song cuts through the soul like a knife; beautiful but painful, many people can relate to when we lose someone we love. Maybe we are not that much different after all.
When you play at Pine Knob (DTE Energy Theatre) in Detroit, remember that the feel of that place is this song (for me). I used to work there, and it amazingly captures the essence of those woods in Clarkston, MI. Thank you.
I first heard this song from someone who came into my life then left just as quick,he sent this song to me! But when I hear it I just imagine laying in a field of wild flowers, warm sun .. thank you M.C....
This song is so beautiful so much of a story telling song like goes straight to the heart so meaningful yessssss so amazing I absolutely love this song because it is pain but deep down love
Well, thank you. What a gift to recieve your message. That means a lot. Always loved your music. You sing with such passion and comes from deep in your soul and we can hear and feel it. It's Medicine for my soul and I'm sure for all of your fans. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift. I Hope all is well and continued success and health. I am always waiting for your next songs 🎵. HIGHWAY to the Sun stirs a LOT in me. It brings me back to very fond memories of the open roads through the mountains, sleeping out In Colorado under the open sky full of stars, sweet memories past.....haunting and beautiful.
Hey you, yes YOU, the random person that I will never meet. I truly hope you find your happiness in this life. Today will be a great day for you.. keep your head up. We need you here :)
Thank you. I hope you find your happiness too ☺️
❤
Beautiful kindness 💕
🙏 if it's a message I need to read. It's this. Thank you
🙏 thank you, needed to hear that little message from some one somewhere, and I want to thank you in return 😊😃 peace to you my friend.
I played a lot of Ray's music for my wife when she was in the hospital for the last time. Today marks four years to the day that I lost her. This song speaks to me in a way that I can't put into proper words. I miss her so...
So sorry for your loss.
Hugs to you
Sending you good vibes...💓☀️💞
I am so sorry
Sending hugs and comfort to your soul 🌻
"They don't know that growing up, is learning pain" Damn dude. That hit me hard.
Wow, the whole album is accoustic, simple and deep. Very colorful and full of emotion... . One of his best in recent years, in my opinion. Wow. A real gift to the soul...it made me cry more than once.Thank you so much Ray. Had the chance to meet you and chat with you a bit at an outdoor show in Vermont. You're genuine, exactly like your songs. One hell of a guy. Bless you for the heart felt songs. Your music has made a difference in my life. Thank you.
Really nice comment, man.
Beautiful feedback, Man
agree 100 percent, wonderful
You are so right, Marc. This track in particular made me cry. The lyrics remind me of my dad when my mom passed away. He said that the nights were the worst, and then to wake up alone was even more difficult. He is also gone now, and I still cry, especially with songs like this gem. Ray knows just how to tug at our heart strings.
@@lizcilliers I'm so sorry for your losses, I really feel for you. As Ray says so well in the song Winter Birds, "All these things will change, and the memories will remain...".🙏
Thank you for this beautiful song Ray, today 9.20.23. A month ago my younger brother was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and I was with him when the doctors said he had a four to six week window in which to live, ones of the hardest moments in a person's life to hear those words, the following day my brother and I were sharing stories of our childhood and loving memories of our Mom and how she made us laugh and always appreciated being outside with family and friends, my brother started to cry when heard this song for the first time, I said I was going to see Ray in Wallingford Connecticut, and he said please get Ray singing this song and play it for me, my brothers in the VA Hospital in West Haven. I will iPhone this song and play it for him after the show, the cancer has him in the final stages, but I promised him and I will play him this song that gave him peace in these final weeks.
Thank you Ray, for writing songs that are truly meaningful to so many people.
❤❤❤
Oh man what a touching story, may you continue finding comfort in this song, you will reunite with your brother in the next life!!
“I just want to wake up underneath that open sky and I just want to feel ..something real before I die..”
This guy just touches your soul with every chord
💥Indeed he does….💔💞🕊
100%❤
Just play Ray in the streets and the world will be OK.
YES
Good idea
And the Avett Brothers, too. I can think of a few to add but man, I sure dig the sentiment behind your comment ...
@@inspirationworks8357 Yeah for sure! Maybe the Mountain Goats and First Aid Kit too
I lost my dear friend unexpectedly in June of this year. She and I used to share Ray's music often. The moment I heard this haunting song, I felt her spirit. I miss her most in the mornings...
This man was born to make music and share himself with the world.
Since my wife died one year ago this song is exactly how I have felt every day. Thanks Ray for this song." I really want to feel something real before I die" to
I'm sorry for your loss. I know the loneliness.
Sounds like the relationship you had with your wife was the "something real" he was speaking about ✌️
Bless your heart a friend told me about this song I pulled it up its beautiful.Just r eading then comments.
What a ride. What a record. Summons the souls from CCR, Van Morrison, John Denver, Beatles, Cat Stevens and yet is very his own sound. Thank you Ray. A longtime fan from Argentina.
Music is the best language.
Wow Ray...how do you write songs that just cut our souls wide open? Amazing. God has blessed you with an unbelievable and powerful gift
#RAYLAMONTAGNE #MONOVISION This is one of the finest albums of music I have heard this year. I do not know how I missed this exceptional music in 2020, when it was first released. Ray, you are without question one of the most gifted songwriters of my generation. It is a true pleasure to listen to your music. Your music is so soothing and comforting. It's as comforting as hot chocolate on a cold winter's day #EXTRAORDINARY 😀👍👍👍👍🎸🥁🎹🎻🎸❤️💖💜💙💚🧡💛
This is one of the most breathtakingly bittersweet songs every written. I don't really know this guy, I'm from UK and he isn't well known here, but damn this hits hard.
A most beautiful offering from the remarkable Ray LaMontagne - This song truly touches my soul - thank you Ray
He can tear my heart apart with his songs. I feel he is emotionally authentic not just an entertainer.
@Ray Lamontagne, I hope you had a glorious show in San Francisco, wish I could have been there. May your tour runs ever so smoothly.
@Ray Lamontagne I am from San Francisco but currently live in Vancouver, Canada.
@Ray Lamontagne No, not yet. I check your touring schedule in hopes you may come to Vancouver or Seattle sometime soon. Please let me know if that is in your future plans.
Simple Thing, Well Get Through are my favorite song to date, Trouble my fav album. Hey, hope your boss knows that you are doing a great job with Ray's social network site. This tune you attached is a nice track. What makes Ray's work of interest to me; it is not just the voice and the fine musical arrangements, the touching lyrics - over all it is the quality of vulnerability and soulfulness that make him special.
I have shed many tears to this song.
These comments though.
Heartbreakingly beautiful
This song is pure perfection! I close my eyes and it transports me to a beautiful place!!❤
Probably the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard... I would love for this to play at my funeral
Maybe your best song ever. Very simple but oh, those lyrics and emotion. Well done sir.
I think that he just might be the best American musician alive! stunning song!
my eyes are thankful, they felt kind of dry
Mr. Lamontagne, when our new normal settles please go on tour!!! I would love to see you live and my so so deserving daughter would love it even more :) TIA
Oh wow! Tears flowing. Really makes me miss my precious Mom who passed away only 3 months ago. I was her Primary Caregiver and she was suffering, but I didn't want her to leave. We only have one Mother and mine was the best. I thank God for a Godly Mother who taught me well. I love you most, Momma and will see you again someday. 💔😢🙏🏻❤️😘
Back to the sound that put him on the map as one of the greats. Thank God.
He´s back, He´s back!!
He never left
I forgot how this song used to put me in just the title Highway to the Sun it just sounds so soothing to the soul Loving and Leaving when there is no more its a ❤ breaker but crying is healing the soul Ray voice is like a Wonderful dream❤❤❤
Hauntingly beautiful! Ray’s music comforted me through one of the most difficult periods of my life and now I keep listening because it suits my eclectic tastes and feeds my soul.
My weary soul needed this, Thank you Ray ❤❤
Growing up is learning pain 😢
It is true, when you're alone, you just want to feel SOMETHING REAL BEFORE YOU DIE... I'm still crying
My gosh how this man’s voice has improved! Impressive !!!!!!
Omg...😢the eve of my late brother's birthday. Lost him in Dec '21, and he speaks to me thru this song...💔😘
Simply brilliant by ray..again and again..he just delivers ..
Such a calming song. Just beautiful. Thank you 🎶🌈
Ray at his best, the chilled vibe of his newer stuff but with the raw emotion of his earlier work. Genius
This song reminds me of someone so special
The whole album is masterpiece. Best regards from Zagreb, Croatia
I'm 15 year in...
I've listened to Ray's voice more than anyone in my life.
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE RAY SONG ☀️🌎
I agree ☀️
This song speaks to me about the beautiful life of my dearest Mother, RIP. 😢❤️
I'm right there with you.. 🙏
This is the song 🎶 that hooked me to love and appreciate his TALENTED VOICE🎉 October here we come on the 2nd in Cherokee 🎉🎶❣️
"Just want to feel something real before I die" . . . Maybe it`s time for a highway to the sun... Thanks Ray !
Incredible beautiful voice. ❤️❤️❤️
So sad and so beautiful... Thank you for this song that touches my heart. ❤
The widower was in love with the widow. He was convinced she loved him as much as he loved her. He was looking to make a life together. She ultimately was looking for a way out. He went all Cortez and was setting fire to the ships. Instead, she was lighting a match to the bridge that connected them. It's been 8 months and he still wonders why. He grieved the loss of his lovely wife. He now grieves the loss of the lovely widow. He's been moving forward but now knows it's time to move on. It's time that he gets on that highway to the sun. Surely he'll find someone heading in the same direction.
Perfection 🦋✌️🧘♀️💗🙏🏾
And he did. A beautiful, delightful, godly woman. Patience, bettering himself while continually moving forward finally paid off.
One of your best sir , one of your best !!!
Sure speaks to the emotions when you lose that person you loved and lost. Ray
can sure sing it so well. Beautiful song.❤️
Fireside, dark beers and Ray. Love Aussie winters.
Absolutely Beautiful, I lost my beautiful loving Momma on 5/6/20, the pain is unbearable! I was in my Jeep (which she loved to cruise around with me along with coffee) and this song came on "The Coffee House" I just cried and made me feel like it was momma contacting me. Thank you and Bless you, Ray.
Love and Light sweetheart 🙏🏾🦋💞
I miss my mom too 10/15/11 miss her so much
A song to myself. Thank you Ray for a soul as deep as mine.
Thank God I hadn't heard this song right after my unwanted divorce... I would have been crying every time I play it! Now, I just have it on repeat and reflect.
Sing it Ray!!
Beautiful song, great album...
You’re a beautiful man, I hear it. Thanks
Just 1 person that's REAL before I die ✌❤
He's wonderful, I love his music. A young version of the late and esteemed John Prine.
I love this style from him!
So real and so raw Truth spoken in every lyric...
Will you grace France with a live tour sometimes ? Unconditional fan
Whoever is your lady in your journey is a blessed soul. You are so awesome and real. I dig your style and heart. Peace be with you always my earth brother. Hugs. This one I felt a tear fall. I can relate so well. Beautiful song. I loved it. Thankyou bless you.
God gifted you Ray...thank you for sharing that gift with us...
Ray you are quite simply the most authentic soulful artist. I love your music. I love your lyrics. X
I can honestly say that no artist has made me feel like my soul has been embraced like he does. I FEEL every chord. Thank u for that
Spot on Nicole... Hes a GOD
This song really hits home, what a beautiful song!
"I hear children singing songs, playing games... They don't know, that growing up, is learning pain"
✨️In their innocence, they find joy, unburdened by the weight of life's trials. May we remember their light and approach each day with the same grace, accepting that pain is part of growth and wisdom. ✨️
I lost my husband in December 2019 in a trucking accident., and when I heard this song It was like he was speaking to me .this is a beautiful song 💔💔
Beautiful Cynthia
I hope it’s getting easier in time. 💚
so beautiful ❤️
He calms the soul.
Gorgeous! he is shining bright on this album.
This is too good, the whole album is amazing💖💖💖✨✨✨
Yes it's a good album but quite honestly it ain't no OUROBORUS... now that is amazing.
Stuck on TH-cam listening to this man... pure soul.. true spirit speaks through him.. ❤️🎼
This album was a masterpiece!
No, it isn't - it's good but please, masterpiece it ain't... that's a word you use for classic albums that barely have a peer.
@@EnosEverything it's a personal choice. It's a masterpiece to me too.
EnosEverything early records, masterpieces? Far from it. One of a kind?Absolutely. This is definitely a very well done record, however.
@@EnosEverything I'm sorry to hear you couldn't enjoy it.
Like my friend said about his lady used to listen this him before she took her journey well this songs so reminds me of my lady I lost five yrs ago I know she’s smiling so happy I found it
Me and Ray share a similar story correct me if I'm wrong. He picked up a guitar quit his job on inspiration of another player "stills" I sold what I had for my guitar at 16, taught myself rays trouble album. I play ll the songs for freinds even played shows as a kid with his covers and inspiration. Now I have my first son he is 7 months old I am mid thirties and he is obsessed with guitar. See how the spark lives. He loves ray - narrow escape. I can't tell you what rays music has done for me.too much to describe. saw him on my 19th birthday alone cause all my friends we assholes. At Richards on Richards in Vancouver before they demolished the venue. Once in a lifetime
Favorite Song Ever!
Amazing love you Ray beautiful I feel this
Ray. This is the song that I just broke down and cried. Just can’t stop
It’s been two years now. I feel much better now. I still play this song and memories flood my mind and I drift back to a place in my life that consumed my every second. I will be back! Leave the porch light on. ❤️🌲🪓👊🏻🙏🏻
@@johnarnettsways.8758 I’m so happy you’re in a better place. Peace to you. Peace and love.
This is the one that really does it all for me on this album. This one has the beautiful heartache and melancholy that I love so much about Ray. And those harmonies! mercy me. No one can do it quite like he can. Thanks Ray. So beautiful.
Ray is the Goat always move me
Only this to make the year better ❤️
Beautiful
It makes one heart-felt for that ONE person we used to know.
- Ophelia
Lately its the night time when I miss him most of all . . . 😥💔
Yeah this song cuts through the soul like a knife; beautiful but painful, many people can relate to when we lose someone we love. Maybe we are not that much different after all.
Simply brilliant. Best album yet. Love it Ray.
The album is all heart like every other Ray album
Love you for this one Ray! 😎
Never disappoints. What a pleasure to listen too. Always makes me stop to relax and reflect on life.
Yes thank you Ray Montange for this amazing beautiful song
La
So sorry I spelled it wrong you are amazing
Gives me goose bumps, so beautiful.
"They don't know that growing is learning pain." Damn...if that ain't the truth
God chose u .Cheers
You are appreciated, Ray!
When you play at Pine Knob (DTE Energy Theatre) in Detroit, remember that the feel of that place is this song (for me). I used to work there, and it amazingly captures the essence of those woods in Clarkston, MI. Thank you.
I first heard this song from someone who came into my life then left just as quick,he sent this song to me! But when I hear it I just imagine laying in a field of wild flowers, warm sun .. thank you M.C....
This song is so beautiful so much of a story telling song like goes straight to the heart so meaningful yessssss so amazing I absolutely love this song because it is pain but deep down love
I’m so very sorry for your loss my friend ❤️🍁
lost my little sister, my best friend three months ago and yesterday i lost my Mom , my rock. Im so heartbroken right now this song soothes me
I am sorry for your losses.
Only beautiful things in 2020.
♥️ just 🔥
I've been in love with all your music, but this one went deep. It mirrored my soul for so many days and nights. Now when I re-listen it comforts me.
Sorry for your loss. This song reminds me of my mom and my son. Lost them both.
Just BEAUTIFUL!!! TOUCHED MY HEART! LOVED THE NEW SOUND.❤🤗🥰
Well, thank you. What a gift to recieve your message. That means a lot. Always loved your music. You sing with such passion and comes from deep in your soul and we can hear and feel it. It's Medicine for my soul and I'm sure for all of your fans.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift. I Hope all is well and continued success and health. I am always waiting for your next songs 🎵. HIGHWAY to the Sun stirs a LOT in me. It brings me back to very fond memories of the open roads through the mountains, sleeping out In Colorado under the open sky full of stars, sweet memories past.....haunting and beautiful.
I really love this song. Thank you.