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    Second vidja we ever shot with Willi. But it was the first song we heard of his that blew us away. We had the honor of recording WC's opus "What the Rocks Don't Know" at Western AF HQ of Laramie, WY. This is when we knew, he was the master of his craft, maybe his genre.
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  • @rob12262000
    @rob12262000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I sent this to my 71 year old father. His response was, "Amazing, this guy is a hoot." And that is about the best compliment anyone could ever get from that grumpy old Marine.

    • @bobbyburford6430
      @bobbyburford6430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My pop is 72 year old salty ass dozer operator and had a similar reaction

    • @deadair801
      @deadair801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hope I'm as awesome as your grandpa when I'm 71 if I make it that far

    • @smitty_863
      @smitty_863 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deadair801 ,aas,

    • @acanadian9776
      @acanadian9776 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who wants to live till 71?​@@deadair801

  • @JimBurdan79
    @JimBurdan79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    This guy is on a whole another level.

  • @scottyboy2566
    @scottyboy2566 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "damn I found Jesus in a BBQ line" Is the funniest fucking thing I've heard all year. I'm sorry if that wasn't the intention of that lyric, but something about it is hilarious to me.

  • @pantagruel1066
    @pantagruel1066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    This played after Colter Wall, I'm ashamed to say I almost skipped it. So glad I didn't. Damn good noise!!!

    • @Willi-Carlisle
      @Willi-Carlisle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Trevor Lyons thanks man

    • @mattweaver2523
      @mattweaver2523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is unreal. From el dorado arkansas and you remind me of home brother

  • @angie6082
    @angie6082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    like a hardcore preaching of Appalachian soul pain, spoken by a one man band doing interpretive chair tap dance. I feel it❣️

    • @sammorton8125
      @sammorton8125 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He’s from Kansas, let us have him. Y’all Appalachians have all the other good acts right now. Sending love from the Midwest.

  • @maxmcmahan717
    @maxmcmahan717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This gives me serious "O brother where art thou" vibes

  • @jayzhou104
    @jayzhou104 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Every single song of this guy should be featured in some movies

  • @cjhughes
    @cjhughes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn I found Jesus in a BBQ line!

  • @tennesseeriverfisherman9964
    @tennesseeriverfisherman9964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is one of those songs you want to continue on forever.

  • @bruceflee3117
    @bruceflee3117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Well after twenty-nine years, I can say
    I never thought it'd turn out this way
    I stumble and I stutter, stutter and I cry
    Ain't gonna figure out a reason why
    The song hurts my throat, the banjo cuts my side
    Hear the road cryin' out to the railroad ties
    Road cryin' out to the railroad ties
    That well love your light don't show
    Down by the truckstop highway glow
    Lord knows where I'll go
    When the road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Road cries out what the rocks don't know
    All my friends in Arkansas, all alone in Maine
    Six-to-one, half-dozen's the same
    Back-Bay sailin' or the Great Divide
    Mississippi deep, Rappahannok wide
    Angels wings on a Wal-Mart sign
    Angels wings on a Wal-Mart sign
    And well love your light don't show
    Down by the truckstop highway glow
    Lord knows where I'll go
    When the road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Kansas City rib shack baby you're mine
    Gimmie the pig the cow and the swine
    My weight is my love, my shimmy, my shine
    Damn I found Jesus in a barbecue line
    Damn I found Jesus in a barbecue line
    And well love your light don't show
    Down by the truckstop highway glow
    Lord knows where I'll go
    When the road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Well, I'd like to see the world in livin' color
    But one color's just the absence of the others
    To get the whole spectrum of horror and elation
    Call good time numbers at a Conoco Station
    Good time numbers at a Conoco Station
    And well love your light don't show
    Down by the truckstop highway glow
    Lord knows where I'll go
    When the road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Road cries out what the rocks don't know

  • @camb5886
    @camb5886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The fact this isn’t being performed in a large scale set just adds to the feeling of the song

  • @chadingram6193
    @chadingram6193 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Holy fucking shit. 🎉

  • @Mchael-Cha-Man
    @Mchael-Cha-Man 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So beautiful, brother. Keep being uniquely you.

  • @rickmoro705
    @rickmoro705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't know what just happened but I'm glad it did... Wow!!

  • @HolsieHollyTaplin
    @HolsieHollyTaplin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Well after twenty-nine years, I can say
    I never thought it'd turn out this way.
    I stumble and I stutter, stutter and I cry
    Ain't gonna figure out a reason why
    The song hurts my throat, the banjo cuts my side
    Hear the road cryin' out to the railroad ties
    Road cryin' out to the railroad ties
    That well love your light don't show
    Down by the truckstop highway glow
    Lord knows where I'll go
    When the road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Road cries out what the rocks don't know.
    All my friends in Arkansas, all alone in Maine
    Six-to-one, half-dozen's the same
    Back-Bay sailin' or the Great Divide,
    Mississippi deep, Rappahannok wide,
    Angels wings on a Wal-Mart sign,
    Angels wings on a Wal-Mart sign.
    And well love your light don't show
    Down by the truckstop highway glow
    Lord knows where I'll go
    When the road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Road cries out what the rocks don't know.
    Kansas City rib shack baby you're mine,
    Gimmie the pig the cow and the swine,
    My weight is my love, my shimmy, my shine,
    Damn I found Jesus in a barbecue line,
    Damn I found Jesus in a barbecue line,
    And well love your light don't show
    Down by the truckstop highway glow
    Lord knows where I'll go
    When the road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Road cries out what the rocks don't know.
    Well, I'd like to see the world in livin' color,
    But one color's just the absence of the others.
    To get the whole spectrum of horror and elation
    Call good time numbers at a Conoco Station
    Good time numbers at a Conoco Station.
    And well love your light don't show
    Down by the truckstop highway glow
    Lord knows where I'll go
    When the road cries out what the rocks don't know
    Road cries out what the rocks don't know. s

  • @chootemoutdoors9983
    @chootemoutdoors9983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s what ya call them hollar blues

  • @MrNiceWax
    @MrNiceWax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    My lord this dude is talented

    • @tcbalkom2070
      @tcbalkom2070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Caleb Uhler he can fuckin play anything I swear lol

  • @jstuda1000
    @jstuda1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sometimes the internet is a beautiful place. Thank you

  • @barrybr1
    @barrybr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've only just found WesternAF and Willi Carlisle and funny enough woke up this morning humming his song "Cheap Cocaine". He's a unique talent.

  • @brookscoffin
    @brookscoffin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This is next level original. Custom builds some taps for those boots.

    • @lwb256
      @lwb256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're damn right. I noticed that foot tapping too.

    • @bobsmith-ji2uh
      @bobsmith-ji2uh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lwb256 I think he invented that. So original and authentic.

  • @johndoe1139
    @johndoe1139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Pretty dope for how minimalistic it is in terms of instruments. I'd like to hear some strings and drums too, u got a great voice!

  • @matteli539
    @matteli539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Im from san Francisco where theres no country music. I never really got into it until i discovered your channel. God bless you sir, some fantastic music here. Thank you

  • @gabrielglk4819
    @gabrielglk4819 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing.

  • @jgenert
    @jgenert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This needs another million views. Great artist, great tune.

  • @ordinaryJeff
    @ordinaryJeff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Watching Colter Wall 'Cowpoke' and saw the link at the end, and then it disappeared. Typed your name back into the search before I forgot it. Glad I caught this, good stuff.

    • @richiepecor130
      @richiepecor130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Western af subscribe it's worth it

  • @adambradway4505
    @adambradway4505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Willi deserves so much respect for his talent. Keep digging into his music.

  • @zFLAVEz
    @zFLAVEz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    His energy is contagious!

  • @brutusfirefly5201
    @brutusfirefly5201 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I listen to this song at least 3 times most days

  • @devinveselka2916
    @devinveselka2916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A year late, but my god I love this

  • @randellsmith7651
    @randellsmith7651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good to see another brother that travels east.

  • @graveeater5713
    @graveeater5713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the view count needs to be higher, this guy is exactly what most folk and country bumpkins have been looking for.

  • @hamburgerdan101
    @hamburgerdan101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wait till this guy discovers the guitar! 😃

    • @DaniotheManio5
      @DaniotheManio5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Check out his song "cheap cocaine"

    • @wadestratton4445
      @wadestratton4445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah this guy is honestly a savant on instruments , he plays fiddle, guitar,spoons,harmonica
      He is definitely trained

  • @flatpickinpete
    @flatpickinpete 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best WAF vid to date! Watched it twice back-to-back and it was even better the second pass through.

  • @jordanplathstone7373
    @jordanplathstone7373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are tha Man!!! Much Love Brother!!!

  • @Jan9207
    @Jan9207 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is amazing!!!❤

  • @eddieneff162
    @eddieneff162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    A piece of clarity in a world of dissolution

    • @bobsmith-ji2uh
      @bobsmith-ji2uh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good lord take it easy

    • @drewharrison1840
      @drewharrison1840 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobsmith-ji2uh learn to find beauty in the small things bob.

    • @bobsmith-ji2uh
      @bobsmith-ji2uh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drewharrison1840 ok will do

  • @SquiggyWigginz
    @SquiggyWigginz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never comment. But what a great lyric. Wow. Road cries out what the rocks don't know. Pro.
    I live in Cincinnati too.

  • @neppy6319
    @neppy6319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn I found jesus in a barbecue line... I love this guy

  • @gringofett3944
    @gringofett3944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful.

  • @Maker238DeLoach
    @Maker238DeLoach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes, More please!

  • @rickysepe3018
    @rickysepe3018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brotherly love relief and truth

  • @jgenert
    @jgenert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Excellent song, extremely underrated.

  • @alexrocha4328
    @alexrocha4328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chattanooga loves you!!! 😊

  • @hull_k0gan641
    @hull_k0gan641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kansas City rib shack, buddy you’re mine
    Gimme the pigs, the cow, and the swine
    My weight is my love, my shimmy, my shine
    Damn I found Jesus in a barbecue line
    Hands down, my fav part. Your music gets me through so much, Willi. Sometimes it makes me tear up but it still helps so fucking much. Thank you!

    • @Willi-Carlisle
      @Willi-Carlisle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mine too. I've written (and forgotten) dozens of verses to this song over the years, but when I wrote that one, I knew I had to keep it.

    • @retriever19golden55
      @retriever19golden55 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@Willi-Carlisle Always tear up at Dry County Dust and The Arrangements. Damn fine show at Caffe Lena in Saratoga, New York, in May, Willi! So glad I went, the eight hour round-trip in those thunderstorms was worth it! Thanks, man!

  • @shanemvancouvergiant
    @shanemvancouvergiant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One bad bad dawgy!!!!!!!!!!! Weuuuuuuuuuu

  • @DingDongDaddyFromDumas933
    @DingDongDaddyFromDumas933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seeing Willi the night before Halloween I am beyond thrilled.

  • @sagebrush4573
    @sagebrush4573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Immediately one of my new favorite songs. Fantastic performance.

  • @jbizzle7616
    @jbizzle7616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing

  • @human.rationally
    @human.rationally 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy puts on an amazing show

  • @3340steve
    @3340steve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeah, WILL I. this is great...looking forward to seeing you play live.

  • @oipolloi4242
    @oipolloi4242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All alone in Maine... Yep I felt that 🤪

  • @TheBigBruski
    @TheBigBruski 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This cat has never left any points on the field.

  • @alexrocha4328
    @alexrocha4328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My boy! You quietly sing to me so I appreciate you and your heart 😎

  • @imthatstrangeroutsideyourw315
    @imthatstrangeroutsideyourw315 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i have no clue what he’s talking about but i know exactly what he’s talking about

  • @tyrvidar
    @tyrvidar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that was bad ass

  • @christypowell.
    @christypowell. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this man is a lyric genius ! wonderful

  • @dirtytiger
    @dirtytiger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is art.

  • @hunterdka
    @hunterdka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is what should be on country radio

  • @ianisles2537
    @ianisles2537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love industrial music.

  • @presh_hesh
    @presh_hesh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    absolutely fantastic! thank you.

  • @c7customleather
    @c7customleather 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this guy why am just hearing this keep it real and Stay Awesome!

  • @connerross612
    @connerross612 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My feel good song

  • @rachelstyxnhades2601
    @rachelstyxnhades2601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i can hardly strum and sing in the same beat....this guy is crazy !! so good

  • @flyoverradio483
    @flyoverradio483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just nuts. Such a great performer.

  • @JimArdal
    @JimArdal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This is a biblically Southern song.

    • @nunyabusiness3709
      @nunyabusiness3709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is it about

    • @bobsmith-ji2uh
      @bobsmith-ji2uh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s that mean?

    • @JimArdal
      @JimArdal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bobsmith-ji2uh I just mean like it so perfectly embodies the US south it's like it's from the Bible or something (not literally). I'm just trying to emphasize how southern it is

  • @brianbrianbification
    @brianbrianbification 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Still the sickest

  • @tanner1681
    @tanner1681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Only 102 comments.. Sad. @willi_carlisle good job dude.

  • @GLMusic12
    @GLMusic12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Coming from Greece this probably couldnt have been any further away from the musical roots I grew up with. Nevertheless, I have watched this video at least 15 times, mesmerized and smiling for 3 minutes every time. Music is so awesome and so is Willi Carlisle.

  • @texar11
    @texar11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This guy is super talented!

  • @onixx1l
    @onixx1l 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wish there was a boot boosted version somewhere i could download....I just wanna hear this live and then I can die

  • @juanregula9861
    @juanregula9861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing

  • @ShowboatHK
    @ShowboatHK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just keep being you!!! It will connect with the people that matter.

  • @user-zg1qz8oz2u
    @user-zg1qz8oz2u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love that harp' work!

  • @DingDongDaddyFromDumas933
    @DingDongDaddyFromDumas933 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seeing Willi once more March 1st BOY HOWDY HOTDOG!

    • @retriever19golden55
      @retriever19golden55 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I saw him in May in Saratoga, New York. Drove four hours one way in some nasty rolling thunderstorms, and the same coming home. Worth it! He is wonderful, laugh and cry and get sucked into his spirit!

  • @_Dolofonia
    @_Dolofonia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great shit man!

  • @ozarkoutlaws4669
    @ozarkoutlaws4669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I cried when i heard this

  • @anotherforwarder460
    @anotherforwarder460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fucking, wild. I wish I had the word for the walmart and conoco parts. Everyday, yet somehow out of sight until the right reflective moment.

  • @FisherF-b5z
    @FisherF-b5z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is some good shit

  • @steamer6606
    @steamer6606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paper route is gonna love this tonight

  • @lisataylor9738
    @lisataylor9738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love love this awsome song! You are so amazing keep them coming ! You got that down packed ! AMAZING

  • @juenloch1678
    @juenloch1678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brilliant !!

  • @edkemp2922
    @edkemp2922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When the road crys out what The rocks don't know
    All a color is the absence of another
    My speakers don't go as loud as I wanna jam these tunes!

  • @stevecollins9993
    @stevecollins9993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just a fella, his boots, harmonica, and his choice polished wooden spoons.

  • @stevilkenevil9960
    @stevilkenevil9960 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This reminds me of a beer that's sat around since 67'

  • @jordanplathstone7373
    @jordanplathstone7373 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I swear you were my neighbor in Sarcoxie named Leonard Winans we'd make homeade shotgun shells to hunt squirls this man was almost 7 foot tall taught me how to drive a tractor, blew his thumb off in the house so my mom took him to the hospital, found ticks all over him, anyhow Love you to death Leanard!!!

  • @gricorogers3244
    @gricorogers3244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What in the actually F ! Willie this is the best of the best ! Western AF !

  • @wadeeubanks8435
    @wadeeubanks8435 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That wasn’t a song, sir, that was an EXPERIENCE!

  • @xXxLaMbyXPuDgExXx
    @xXxLaMbyXPuDgExXx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man this gets me giddy.

  • @joshuahawkins8828
    @joshuahawkins8828 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly you might be my new favorite artist. If your in Arizona let me know

  • @ozenfant_ozn
    @ozenfant_ozn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    goosebumps.

  • @creigbailey7737
    @creigbailey7737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We need more authentic Ozarks musicians like this

    • @Mind_of_a_Very_Strange_Man
      @Mind_of_a_Very_Strange_Man ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessir, we do. Luckily they exist, but the largest majority of them fellas don't want to be internet famous. Just go to any of the smaller local Fayetteville and surrounding area bars on like a Tuesday or Thursday night, and I promise you'll hear them fellas every week. It's what they live for. I'd suggest looking up Jesse Yingling of the band Left of Center for a good start of some good ol classic Ozark country rock.

  • @marklovelace5488
    @marklovelace5488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most excellent

  • @hotboxpizzatruck
    @hotboxpizzatruck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Running your own race to perfection!

  • @kevinmcivor5762
    @kevinmcivor5762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    well done sir

  • @jevanthompson9979
    @jevanthompson9979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is honestly amazing, such a brilliant performance! As much as I adore it, if you want a laugh, change the playback speed to two...

  • @bigmac51290
    @bigmac51290 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could picture Willi doing this song at a train station in O' Brother Where Art Thou as Everett, Delmar, and Pete are passing through

  • @elliottimm
    @elliottimm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So good!

  • @steamer6606
    @steamer6606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Freaking amazing!! Son of uh biscuit

  • @michaelfox9618
    @michaelfox9618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is awesome. Talented 💪

  • @reggibarnum1108
    @reggibarnum1108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow amazing love this guy❣️💖🌟💯