I mean, he just is. I've listened to anybody that can tell a story with rhyming words like Jason. I used to run around with his uncle and he always said Jason was gonna be a star. But he was talking about his musical ability. I think the songwriting ability even took him by surprise. Jesus I wish I could write like that.
One of his more recent songs is called “If We Were Vampires” that is a love song written from a perspective that many people overlook. Other people have named other great songs to check out, too. Jason is definitely an elite songwriter who can destroy with words.
My favorite lyricist of all time. His songs are very personal yet universal to everyone. His songs paint a picture. Try "Live Oak" or "Yvette" or gosh anything by him. All good stuff. Most powerful lyrics in this one to me are "surrounded by her family I saw that she was dying alone." It's true. It's something we all will have to experience ourselves, no matter how much support we have.
I lost my Dad and my Grandma to cancer. Also lost a good friend, this song makes me cry everytime. The person with cancer can't share the trip thru cancer with you so they die alone.
Thank you for choosing this song. I'm new to the channel but if you haven't already, please react to other Jason's songs. They're all genuinely written. My dude just paints sad but beautiful portraits with rhyming words.
Never heard of him before, but I'll be looking for more of his stuff! One of the great things about your channel is that you're willing to react to songs that have relatively low views, so we get a chance to hear some great performers that we may have somehow missed. Gives us the chance to learn along with you.
I highly recommend the entire Southeastern album. It was his 1st solo album after recovery from alcoholism and there's a thread of that throughout. Also, some off his newer albums like "If We Were Vampires" and "Dreamsicle"...just too many good ones to mention here. I have never been a fan of country, but that guy opened my mind to it. Agree that these reaction vids can intro new artists. :)
I did a cover of this one on my channel. All of Jasons stuff is 🔥. Live Oak, cover me up, if we were vampires, decoration day (his old band drive by truckers) lots of great songs and lyrics.
I was put off by his use of "fucked her" the first time I heard this. I realized after getting more accustomed to his writing that he doesn't use any word by accident. He wanted to make the distinction between what they are now compared to what it would have been in their past. It would have been a cheap throwaway incident that would have just been a complication.
Who opened the bag of onions? I got to get back to your Beastie Boys reviews to get rid of this funk. [Jason Isbell is one of those guys who can rip out your soul singing....he's like god-tier songwriter]
Sorry in advance. Don't attack me, y'all 🙃 I'm going to be one of those people, but I just haven't connected with practically any of the country music I've heard thus far which is admittedly not a whole lot. Johnny Cash is pretty cool though... Cliche, I know. Having said that, I've heard about Jason Isbell and recently checked out his appearance on NPR's TinyDesk series, but, again, I just wasn't able to connect to it. But this song, for some reason, clicked almost instantly. What a beautiful song! I think I'll try again with him because if his other music is anything like this then I'm definitely missing out. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
Isbell is awesome, but that song is, what...10 years old? How about a new country guy? Someone nobody has heard of? Jeffrey Martin. I Know what I know.
Jason is one of the best songwriters of the last 20+ years imo... sorry to pull that one on you, but it's worth it.
Could not agree more.
he's the best!
The best.
💯 right
I mean, he just is. I've listened to anybody that can tell a story with rhyming words like Jason. I used to run around with his uncle and he always said Jason was gonna be a star. But he was talking about his musical ability. I think the songwriting ability even took him by surprise. Jesus I wish I could write like that.
Jason Isbell is the greatest songwriter of his generation. So glad he is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
One of his more recent songs is called “If We Were Vampires” that is a love song written from a perspective that many people overlook. Other people have named other great songs to check out, too. Jason is definitely an elite songwriter who can destroy with words.
My favorite lyricist of all time. His songs are very personal yet universal to everyone. His songs paint a picture. Try "Live Oak" or "Yvette" or gosh anything by him. All good stuff.
Most powerful lyrics in this one to me are "surrounded by her family I saw that she was dying alone." It's true. It's something we all will have to experience ourselves, no matter how much support we have.
speed trap town
60's had Dylan, 70's-2000's had Prine, we have Isbell. He is the master of music.
Townes
And Guy Clark
I love seeing people's reaction when they figure out what the song is about. It's like a punch to the gut.
I lost my Dad and my Grandma to cancer. Also lost a good friend, this song makes me cry everytime. The person with cancer can't share the trip thru cancer with you so they die alone.
no matter how you die, you die alone. You’re the only that goes when you do.
I don't know if there's anybody that can tell a story like Jason. Great reaction bro.
Thank you fam! 🔥
Thank you for choosing this song. I'm new to the channel but if you haven't already, please react to other Jason's songs. They're all genuinely written. My dude just paints sad but beautiful portraits with rhyming words.
Never heard of him before, but I'll be looking for more of his stuff! One of the great things about your channel is that you're willing to react to songs that have relatively low views, so we get a chance to hear some great performers that we may have somehow missed. Gives us the chance to learn along with you.
I highly recommend the entire Southeastern album. It was his 1st solo album after recovery from alcoholism and there's a thread of that throughout. Also, some off his newer albums like "If We Were Vampires" and "Dreamsicle"...just too many good ones to mention here. I have never been a fan of country, but that guy opened my mind to it.
Agree that these reaction vids can intro new artists. :)
@@MelonMcGee Thanks, I'll check that out.
Nice 👍🏻 👌🏻really nice tone from his acoustic guit. 🎶🎵🎶✌🏻
Jason Isbell is unbelievable. I HIGHLY recommend “Speed Trap Town” and “Overseas.”
Wow, deep stuff. 💜
I did a cover of this one on my channel. All of Jasons stuff is 🔥. Live Oak, cover me up, if we were vampires, decoration day (his old band drive by truckers) lots of great songs and lyrics.
It's just a gut punch of a song.
The Elephant in the room ! This was a tough one but 💯 truth !
No one better than Jason…
We can go towards it kicking and screaming or go towards it with grace...love the way you worded that.
The proper reaction: “Shit…” 😂 beautiful song. So cool to see your reaction.
Check out “Cover Me Up” live at Austin City Limits
First person to ever do Elephant...instasub!
Well done brother
You really have to check out Tyler Childers nose to the grindstone
I was put off by his use of "fucked her" the first time I heard this. I realized after getting more accustomed to his writing that he doesn't use any word by accident. He wanted to make the distinction between what they are now compared to what it would have been in their past. It would have been a cheap throwaway incident that would have just been a complication.
Who opened the bag of onions? I got to get back to your Beastie Boys reviews to get rid of this funk. [Jason Isbell is one of those guys who can rip out your soul singing....he's like god-tier songwriter]
Yea this was tear jerking lol
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#8!
The Elephant in this song is about the cancer .. not dying per de ..
Sorry in advance. Don't attack me, y'all 🙃 I'm going to be one of those people, but I just haven't connected with practically any of the country music I've heard thus far which is admittedly not a whole lot. Johnny Cash is pretty cool though... Cliche, I know. Having said that, I've heard about Jason Isbell and recently checked out his appearance on NPR's TinyDesk series, but, again, I just wasn't able to connect to it. But this song, for some reason, clicked almost instantly. What a beautiful song! I think I'll try again with him because if his other music is anything like this then I'm definitely missing out. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
Jeffrey Martin. Golden Thread. Sad Blue Eyes. Poor Man. There are plenty to choose from.
Hard Year makes me cry. So.....Yeah. Lots to choose from
@@ChadWellman Thank you!
Speed Trap Town, Traveling Alone, Cover Me Up, Live Oak…
If We Were Vampires
What a weird expression.
The elephant in the room.
Nice song. Don't know that I'd call it country.
Isbell is awesome, but that song is, what...10 years old? How about a new country guy? Someone nobody has heard of? Jeffrey Martin. I Know what I know.
Golden Thread is one of my favorites from him