I remember being on tour and seeing the first steve young record on a shelf in some random town i was in - spent the bread , $50 which is alot when your on tour but man that record got me through some hard times. His cover of “its not supposed to be that way” will cut you to ribbons
A memory of Steve Young: a couple of nights at the Exit Inn in Nashville in the early '70s, I went to hear Josh Graves, the dobro player who played on the album "Seven Bridges Road" by Steve Y. Both times, Josh gets partly into his set and looks out into the audience, acts all surprised and says, "Well, I'll be darned! There a friend of mine . . . let's invite him up to the stage and have him sing a song or two." Of course, it's Steve Young and he comes onstage, hooks his thumbs in his belt loops and sings. He was surprisingly little and he had a huge voice. Great singer, great songs.
I had the pleasure of exchanging emails with Steve too. He was very polite and encouraging in helping me perform and record. One of a kind and a very special guy for me. Thanks Steve. 🌻💛🎼
In my opinion...he and Townes van Zandt were tops! Steve Young should be remembered like this little video, genuinely. My friend. Thanks again and see yuh up there pal.
I Have never understood, how a man who was one of the greatest song writers, guitar players, and most certainly the finest vocalists, has been so ignored. Shame Shame!
camilla,dont give up your musical heroes,popularity passes through a sort of "prostitution" for musicians (producers,record executives and companies...),please be proud of your choices in music and try to give your sons a musical education......keep the flag of great songwriters up in the sky (btw listen to some of my musical heroes as David Wiffen,Bruce Cockburn,Mike Wilhelm,Jim Messina,John Cipollina,Skip Battin,Clarence White,Tim Hardin and many others) Greetings from Italy Rob
Well Camilla I liken it to what I called the Bob Dylan Kris Kristofferson syndrome what I mean by that is what do you think of Seven Bridges Road most people don't think Steve Young right off the bat they automatically think the Eagles all live singing In Harmony six different parts right six different guitars ringing so Steve was one of those ones the intensity in the greatness of his voice but it was an acquired sound for many people just like Kris Kristofferson look at how many damn songs he's written Through The Years yet some people can't stand to hear him sing they'd rather hear other people interpret his songs just like Bob Dylan now this is my own opinion but it's the reason I used to Kristofferson reference to Steve basically in answering your question maybe I'm wrong but that's my take on it
I've heard hank juniors version over and over and he didn't make it his own song. I only realized this after discovering Steve young. Bocephus cover was horrible, really listen to him sing it. Steve's up in the age and has lost his voice in this rendition, but when he was younger and singing this song, he killed it.
Good Lord, I always liked Steve's version of this on Seven Bridges Road the best, but I think with the few extra years that this version is better. Didn't think I'd ever hear one better than the original.
How the fuck would you someone this downAlexis some racist KKK klansman from the old days hates Steve. ?? what am I talking about read the origins of the song directly above here in the description of the video and you'll know.
It's a damn shame Steve young wasn't more popular. RIP
Like Jackson C Frank or Townes Van Zandt all great rarely heard rip to them all
I've never heard of any of these guys till I started streaming from Qobuz and Tidal
I remember being on tour and seeing the first steve young record on a shelf in some random town i was in - spent the bread , $50 which is alot when your on tour but man that record got me through some hard times. His cover of “its not supposed to be that way” will cut you to ribbons
This, is, the greatest roots rock of all time. Not only was Steve Young a great vocalist, song writer, he was also an amazing guitar player!
Camilla Franklin An incredible guitar player. Country Soul personified.
he’s just so real. thank’s for this video
A memory of Steve Young: a couple of nights at the Exit Inn in Nashville in the early '70s, I went to hear Josh Graves, the dobro player who played on the album "Seven Bridges Road" by Steve Y. Both times, Josh gets partly into his set and looks out into the audience, acts all surprised and says, "Well, I'll be darned! There a friend of mine . . . let's invite him up to the stage and have him sing a song or two." Of course, it's Steve Young and he comes onstage, hooks his thumbs in his belt loops and sings. He was surprisingly little and he had a huge voice. Great singer, great songs.
Great story. Thanks.
Watching with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face. RIP Steve...3-17-2016
45 plus years And I still miss you Thank you for the music LYGIA Miller Harwood Sie Should have been Coan Always on my mind
RIP. I exchanged emails with him before he died and he was such an encouraging, amazing talent.
I had the pleasure of exchanging emails with Steve too. He was very polite and encouraging in helping me perform and record. One of a kind and a very special guy for me. Thanks Steve. 🌻💛🎼
I did the same....talked to him back in 2008 or so and he was nice and respectful.
In my opinion...he and Townes van Zandt were tops! Steve Young should be remembered like this little video, genuinely. My friend. Thanks again and see yuh up there pal.
Sorely missed . America , here is your musical Royalty .
Love Steve's music..........
I Have never understood, how a man who was one of the greatest song writers, guitar players, and most certainly the finest vocalists, has been so ignored. Shame Shame!
camilla,dont give up your musical heroes,popularity passes through a sort of "prostitution" for musicians (producers,record executives and companies...),please be proud of your choices in music and try to give your sons a musical education......keep the flag of great songwriters up in the sky (btw listen to some of my musical heroes as David Wiffen,Bruce Cockburn,Mike Wilhelm,Jim Messina,John Cipollina,Skip Battin,Clarence White,Tim Hardin and many others) Greetings from Italy Rob
Thank You for that. The candle always burns in our house!
Well Camilla I liken it to what I called the Bob Dylan Kris Kristofferson syndrome what I mean by that is what do you think of Seven Bridges Road most people don't think Steve Young right off the bat they automatically think the Eagles all live singing In Harmony six different parts right six different guitars ringing so Steve was one of those ones the intensity in the greatness of his voice but it was an acquired sound for many people just like Kris Kristofferson look at how many damn songs he's written Through The Years yet some people can't stand to hear him sing they'd rather hear other people interpret his songs just like Bob Dylan now this is my own opinion but it's the reason I used to Kristofferson reference to Steve basically in answering your question maybe I'm wrong but that's my take on it
He would not sell out to the Industry, A stand up man to the end. A pillar, I admire him for his integrity.
It is sad that so many people are missing out he really is fantastic
Rest In Peace Steve !
Man could put emotion in voice lyrics music. Under spprrciated. Checkout Heartworm Highway 1975 with Steve Earl,. Steve young and Guy Clark
Here's to your memory Amigo. Tim
I exchanged emails with Steve Young back in 2010 or so....nice guy and very talented songwriter. May God bless you, Mr Buddha.
Rest in peace! You are missed.
LOVE his songs...SOUL!
what a great song. Hank Jr. did a great cover.
Philip Earl McG thank you for your recognition of the new south version of this beauty
I've heard hank juniors version over and over and he didn't make it his own song. I only realized this after discovering Steve young. Bocephus cover was horrible, really listen to him sing it. Steve's up in the age and has lost his voice in this rendition, but when he was younger and singing this song, he killed it.
Saw him in the early 70s. He was opening for Janis Ian. I became a convert that night. Janis ... not so much
Good Lord, I always liked Steve's version of this on Seven Bridges Road the best, but I think with the few extra years that this version is better. Didn't think I'd ever hear one better than the original.
Deep sigh......
The way this song was ment to be played.
Yes!
There was no one quite like him. Townes Van Zandt was right
How the fuck would you someone this downAlexis some racist KKK klansman from the old days hates Steve. ?? what am I talking about read the origins of the song directly above here in the description of the video and you'll know.