There's a very dark story going on in this song and there's a very good chance that that story plays out often in reality. I come back here often to try and imagine what may have gone on. Like the proverbial train wreck, I can't stop watching and listening.
I was a bartender a long time ago. This song resonates with me, because after a while, I began to despise the regulars who came in day after day. Not who they were when they first arrived, but what they became after a few drinks. It wore me down and, unlike Charlie, I managed to get away. If I’d stayed any longer, I’d have become one of them.
Wow. Hats off to you to having the wherewithal to avoid such a direct influence my friend very good to hear you were able to stay clean despite your occupation at the time. Wow. very happy for you having the ability.
when he sings “I’ll buy me a boat and sail away” It grabs ahold of my soul and for a split second I close my eyes and I feel as though I’m drifting away. I bet I’ve listen to this song a thousand times and it never gets old!
Charlie brings the American music roots back to us on so many levels. As a musician, as a story teller, (this song has some awesome power as a story) as an American artist, Awesome, just freaking awesome.
Speaking as a Former Alcoholic, cheap wine was a pretty standard go to when I'd drunk my pay away on cheap whiskey, Now 3 years sober I can say the underlying loneliness and depression I was trying to hide from won't go away if you let the booze do the feeling and thinking for a night, it's still there in the morning along with a hangover. I really love this song because its meaning has completely changed from when I was still drinking. As I'm sure it does to many others.
I like how he says he wishes he could sell the store and sail away and then he says he keeps the store open late sometimes so he doesn't have to go home.
Was lucky enough to see him at an intimate gig in Birmingham, UK in the Summer of 2016. Dark songs some of them, strangely uplifting performance though. Would love to see more of him. I smiled all the way home.
[Chorus] I see all these old ladies Coming in here and buy cheap wine They ain't no better They ain't no better than all these bums That come in here and buy cheap wine [Verse 1] I'm leanin' against the counter on a gloomy day Snow fallin', clear the sidewalks and the entry way For all the old folks, and the bums and hustlers and the rude kids I can't stand the sight of any of 'em I wish I could sell this place I wish I could buy a boat And sail away [Chorus] I see all these old ladies Coming in here and buy cheap wine They ain't no better They ain't no better than all these bums That come in here and buy cheap wine [Verse 2] And I know I ain't got it so bad I can go home at night and sometimes I quit drinkin' when I want to There ain't nobody here to bother me There ain't nobody here to bother me I keep the liquor store open past curfew some nights So I don't have to go home [Chorus] I see all these old ladies Coming in here to buy cheap wine They ain't no better, lord No better than all these bums That come in here and buy cheap wine [Verse 3] I never meant to do anything wrong or do any harm I framed that kid, he wasn't so bright He wasn't so bright, he was just drunk all the time Anyway they killed him not me I've got a business here to run I've got property here He had nothing [Chorus] I see all these old ladies Coming in here to buy cheap wine They ain't no better, lord They ain't no better than all these bums That come in here and buy cheap wine [Verse 4] But I'm better than all this Crazy derelicts can go to hell I'm better than this I make my own way And sometimes I'll open the store an hour before daybreak And put all the labels facing out I'm so tired of all these labels Why don't they just say it It's cheap wine [Chorus] I see all these old ladies Coming in here to buy cheap wine They ain't no better, lord No better than all these bums That come in here and buy cheap wine [Outro] Leanin' against the counter On a gloomy day, snow fallin' Clear the sidewalks and the entry way
i heard Charlie playing in Ireland about 10 years or more ago, i became addicted in 10 minutes, he reminds me of the best of irish folk singers /storytellers / poets.
Every tired act using 10 dollar words feel like a song , then Ol solid gold Charlie here feels like he's just read you a novel from the ol West in the space of 2 minutes and appreciates a Dollar in the hat in front of him. Truly a musician.
He has a way to put you in his music and feel not hear what he is saying. His resonance becomes trapped in your own body. You know what he feels. I am so happy to have stumbled upon this master.
The Brewhouse in Duluth would host Charlie Wednesday nights and serve $2 or $3 pints I can't remember it was 15-20 years ago. No cover. Charlie played in the corner, it was dark and peaceful. After a few hours the beer would be hitting and Charlie would have the whole place jumping, and stompin and dancing. Some of the best nights of my life. Maybe 40 people just dancing and drinking getting lost in the bliss of Charlie's steel slide guitar.
Whats the word "THUNDERBIRD":) me and my drinking buddies Mogan & David would have gave$ 1.99 for these lyrics 30 yrs ago :) great jammin. thanks Peace takes Practice. Rick
yeah that's definitely one of the hardest bits, I have the plucking almost down though not up to speed yet but it is the way he sings over the top of it that is a nightmare to do!
Definitely one of the best fingerstyle blues players(and fingerstyle players in general) of the modern age, Charlie Parr. He makes that guitar fuckin' jingle! I actually placed a bet down with a friend who's been a guitarist for 14 years that if he could play and sing this tune in a set amount of time, I'll comp a night of bourbon for him(and his tolerance is massive + the alcohol taxation here is ridiculous so that might be an expensive night).
freddiemercerful Charlie used to use more than just two fingers as well. he had to go to the "claw hammer" because of muscle fatigue. search 1922 blues by Charlie. one of my favorites
I always hear people say they wish this type of music was on mainstream radio. I guess I'm just happy that there are still muscians like Charlie out there. Thanks for posting this.
@@TheChino1211 Actuallly we can be gratefull that this isn't on the mainstream radio. When being pop this song would lose much of its meaning. It's the soul in this song that makes it special. Being popular would destroy it i believe
So haunting and beautiful...he's a consummate storyteller. Make sure you check out the whole song cycle and backstory, there's a lot going on here and you'll appreciate it even more.
after all, this is my favorite song of charlie parr. really love his music, don't know why. damn, is there any chance he's coming to europe for concert?
He recently has gotten new mgmt and just last summer was over there. Keep a look out. I can't believe I neglected this guy being in my own backyard for all this time. Not even close to the usual music I prefer but he's just doing it so right! Soul!
damn it's refreshing to see great American music still out there. been trying to keep my kid steeped in quality but it's a difficult compete with that Perry chick. I play and can't even get her into learning. I hope this isnt a sign of the apathy of her generation, though in retrospect, I'm a Gen X'er and I am not sure any generation could top us. Where the hell am I going with this, don't ask. Amazing talent here
All these old ladies Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine Ain’t no better than all these bums Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine Leanin’ against the counter on a gloomy day The snow fall, clear the sidewalks and the entryway For all the old folks, the bums, and the hustlers And the rude kids I can’t stand the sight of any of ‘em I wish I could sell this place I wish I could buy a boat and just float away All these old ladies Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine Ain’t no better than all these bums Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine I know I ain’t got it so bad I can go home at night and sometimes sleep Quit drinkin’ when I wanna No one here to bother me There’s no one here to bother me So I keep the liquor store open past curfew Some nights, so I don’t have to go home All these old ladies Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine Ain’t no better than all these bums Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine I never meant to do anything wrong, do any harm Or frame that kid who wasn’t so bright and drunk all the time Anyway, they killed him, not me I’ve got a business to run I’ve got property here, he had nothing All these old ladies Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine Ain’t no better than all these bums Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine But I’m better than all this Crazy derelicts can go to hell I’m better than this I make my own way Sometimes I can sleep at night I open the store an hour before daybreak And I put all the labels facing out I’m tired of all these labels Why don’t they all say it …cheap wine…cheap wine All these old ladies Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine Ain’t no better than all these bums Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine Leanin’ against the counter on a gloomy day Snow falling, clear the sidewalk and the entryway
They ain't no better at killing than all those who were bent on time been bent on waking up too not killing a profit for a first time, SHADDAI and his tormentors haven't found out yet anyway Shaddai.coming in here to buy the cheap wine, a sacrifice has to be made
It’s all thumb bro, and Yea pointer is working too. This is a traditional banjo style applied to guitar, which isn’t uncommon for steel string folks. It sounds fast now but when you get it down you’ll see it’s actually fairly easy to pick that quickly, in that order. Cheers!
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I have listened to this song over 10 times a day since I found it a month ago, simply soothing.
It REALLY HELPED Me TO GET THROUGH A month in the hospital. Listened to this several times a day 'n night Thank you Charlie. Thank you.
I like his live version better than the studio version.
So?
Absolutely
Live music's always better.
I feel bad for fans that cant see him live. I live in Duluth and a night out isnt the same without Charlie.
Any real musician is better live than in the studio
Great stuff! Dude is feeling the story he is telling
Night Train! and Thunderbird! Set a new low standard.
Wasted intro van Kloetenmeister (Ubu cover)
This was my original favorite Charlie Parr song. He writes about real people. He takes four simple, common chords and creates art
I can't quit listening to this song. So amazing.
Bob Saget isn't it great, my 9yr old son is trying to learn it.
@@trevormantey2141 me too - is the 11 yer old still singing it?
@@trevormantey2141 tell em just to walk it around c and g and sing it through the nose like a hillbilly. Can't fuck that formula up.
I was just thinking the same thing. I was like damn I can't stop listening. I had it on loop for a while LOL
There's a very dark story going on in this song and there's a very good chance that that story plays out often in reality. I come back here often to try and imagine what may have gone on. Like the proverbial train wreck, I can't stop watching and listening.
I was a bartender a long time ago.
This song resonates with me, because after a while, I began to despise the regulars who came in day after day.
Not who they were when they first arrived, but what they became after a few drinks. It wore me down and, unlike Charlie, I managed to get away.
If I’d stayed any longer, I’d have become one of them.
Wow, that's quite a powerful story to read, especially when I get the same message from the song,
Wow. Hats off to you to having the wherewithal to avoid such a direct influence my friend very good to hear you were able to stay clean despite your occupation at the time. Wow. very happy for you having the ability.
Amazing what one man can do with a just voice and a guitar. Takes me away to another place and speaks to my soul.
when he sings “I’ll buy me a boat and sail away” It grabs ahold of my soul and for a split second I close my eyes and I feel as though I’m drifting away. I bet I’ve listen to this song a thousand times and it never gets old!
IF you could, you could do it for you. If you could do it.
Charlie brings the American music roots back to us on so many levels. As a musician, as a story teller, (this song has some awesome power as a story) as an American artist, Awesome, just freaking awesome.
Some of the greatest song writing I've ever had the privilege of listening to.
Speaking as a Former Alcoholic, cheap wine was a pretty standard go to when I'd drunk my pay away on cheap whiskey, Now 3 years sober I can say the underlying loneliness and depression I was trying to hide from won't go away if you let the booze do the feeling and thinking for a night, it's still there in the morning along with a hangover. I really love this song because its meaning has completely changed from when I was still drinking. As I'm sure it does to many others.
This song gets me going everytime. Charlie Parr is the real thing - solid gold.
I like how he says he wishes he could sell the store and sail away and then he says he keeps the store open late sometimes so he doesn't have to go home.
Right? I noticed that too.
He isn't happy at home. He wants to leave everything behind is how I take it.
Because of the guilt he's feeling by framing the young man that got killed because of that.
He hates being in the store, he hates being at home even more.
Also he Admits to framing a kid but calls everyone bums, hustlers and rude kids. He's a fantastic story teller.
Was lucky enough to see him at an intimate gig in Birmingham, UK in the Summer of 2016. Dark songs some of them, strangely uplifting performance though. Would love to see more of him. I smiled all the way home.
Never seen him play it the same way twice, and they're all great
This is ridiculously good. Just discovered this musician. So happy I did!
It’s 2019 and I’m just now hearing this absolute GEM?! Shit I’ve been missing this in my life. This dude is awesome
This version is so f'n good.
[Chorus]
I see all these old ladies
Coming in here and buy cheap wine
They ain't no better
They ain't no better than all these bums
That come in here and buy cheap wine
[Verse 1]
I'm leanin' against the counter on a gloomy day
Snow fallin', clear the sidewalks and the entry way
For all the old folks, and the bums and hustlers and the rude kids
I can't stand the sight of any of 'em
I wish I could sell this place
I wish I could buy a boat
And sail away
[Chorus]
I see all these old ladies
Coming in here and buy cheap wine
They ain't no better
They ain't no better than all these bums
That come in here and buy cheap wine
[Verse 2]
And I know I ain't got it so bad
I can go home at night and sometimes
I quit drinkin' when I want to
There ain't nobody here to bother me
There ain't nobody here to bother me
I keep the liquor store open past curfew some nights
So I don't have to go home
[Chorus]
I see all these old ladies
Coming in here to buy cheap wine
They ain't no better, lord
No better than all these bums
That come in here and buy cheap wine
[Verse 3]
I never meant to do anything wrong or do any harm
I framed that kid, he wasn't so bright
He wasn't so bright, he was just drunk all the time
Anyway they killed him not me
I've got a business here to run
I've got property here
He had nothing
[Chorus]
I see all these old ladies
Coming in here to buy cheap wine
They ain't no better, lord
They ain't no better than all these bums
That come in here and buy cheap wine
[Verse 4]
But I'm better than all this
Crazy derelicts can go to hell
I'm better than this I make my own way
And sometimes
I'll open the store an hour before daybreak
And put all the labels facing out
I'm so tired of all these labels
Why don't they just say it
It's cheap wine
[Chorus]
I see all these old ladies
Coming in here to buy cheap wine
They ain't no better, lord
No better than all these bums
That come in here and buy cheap wine
[Outro]
Leanin' against the counter
On a gloomy day, snow fallin'
Clear the sidewalks and the entry way
100% midwestern
Love the midwestern USA. Don't know if it's because I live in Central Canada.
I could drink a bottle of $5 merlot and listen to this on repeat every night!
i heard Charlie playing in Ireland about 10 years or more ago, i became addicted in 10 minutes, he reminds me of the best of irish folk singers /storytellers / poets.
True. Some of his songs remind me of Billy Bragg’s “Back To Basics” album. English, not Irish…but a lot of good story tellers on those islands.
this slaps, you rock, the universe obviously loves experiencing itself through you, thank you!! also...save tonight, fight the break of dawn...
My son just saw Charlie in Menomonie Wisconsin last weekend. My wife and I saw him at the Blue Ox festival.
Almost has a hint of Pearl Jam to it lol
Every tired act using 10 dollar words feel like a song , then Ol solid gold Charlie here feels like he's just read you a novel from the ol West in the space of 2 minutes and appreciates a Dollar in the hat in front of him. Truly a musician.
That fingerpicking is beautiful.
He has a way to put you in his music and feel not hear what he is saying. His resonance becomes trapped in your own body. You know what he feels. I am so happy to have stumbled upon this master.
Do you get a gut ache and farts?
The Brewhouse in Duluth would host Charlie Wednesday nights and serve $2 or $3 pints I can't remember it was 15-20 years ago. No cover. Charlie played in the corner, it was dark and peaceful. After a few hours the beer would be hitting and Charlie would have the whole place jumping, and stompin and dancing. Some of the best nights of my life. Maybe 40 people just dancing and drinking getting lost in the bliss of Charlie's steel slide guitar.
If I've listened to it once I've listened to it 100x, and I always end up with tears in my eyes.
He played it at Blue Ox a few weeks back and teared up pretty good. “God damnit, he got me”
@@johnrademacher6175 parr is truly MESMERIZING 🙌
Whats the word "THUNDERBIRD":) me and my drinking buddies Mogan & David would have gave$ 1.99 for these lyrics 30 yrs ago :) great jammin. thanks Peace takes Practice. Rick
That voice is haunting in the best way possible. I don't know how Charlie Parr slipped under my radar, but that's a mistake I'll gladly remedy.
One of the seven wonders of MN. Husker Du, The Replacements and Babes in Toyland, don't know what the other 3 are?
Probably just some lakes.
jon misery Prince and Bob Dylan
This music is so beautiful I can’t take it
I'm just shy of my self that i discoverd this artist so late ...
Tavernello ...
Can anyone actually play this song? Just been trying to learn it's a bloody nightmare to get that picking down, the guys a nutter!
i might but the singing,.nope
yeah that's definitely one of the hardest bits, I have the plucking almost down though not up to speed yet but it is the way he sings over the top of it that is a nightmare to do!
Definitely one of the best fingerstyle blues players(and fingerstyle players in general) of the modern age, Charlie Parr. He makes that guitar fuckin' jingle! I actually placed a bet down with a friend who's been a guitarist for 14 years that if he could play and sing this tune in a set amount of time, I'll comp a night of bourbon for him(and his tolerance is massive + the alcohol taxation here is ridiculous so that might be an expensive night).
freddiemercerful Charlie used to use more than just two fingers as well. he had to go to the "claw hammer" because of muscle fatigue. search 1922 blues by Charlie. one of my favorites
It’s just a minor, f, c, and g but yes the rhythm is tricky
I always hear people say they wish this type of music was on mainstream radio. I guess I'm just happy that there are still muscians like Charlie out there. Thanks for posting this.
Seabass#8 I rather listen to this then half the garbage on the radio
@@TheChino1211 amen!
@@TheChino1211 Actuallly we can be gratefull that this isn't on the mainstream radio. When being pop this song would lose much of its meaning. It's the soul in this song that makes it special. Being popular would destroy it i believe
Saw him perform this yesterday. Just wow. His whole set was just beautiful.
So haunting and beautiful...he's a consummate storyteller. Make sure you check out the whole song cycle and backstory, there's a lot going on here and you'll appreciate it even more.
sybil augustine could you help here?
sybil augustine could you tell me more? Can’t find anything on the internet
I am also curious
Wow so glad I found this amazing artist to enjoy his beautiful work
One of my favorites
Great song and storytelling; amazing performance!
I'm tired of all the labels. .its all the cheap wine.
That’s the kill shot. Right there. Perfect lyric.
Just saw him in Duluth tonight, best song of the night.
It's another world to me, love this man x
Listening to him sing this song right now. The audience in Superior loves this song. Superior is a cheap wine town.
This song always gives me goosebumps. Thank you Mr. Charlie Parr. I love your music.
THANK YOU for a wonderful video... ive seen charlie 75+ times and this song still makes me get shivers down my back....
What an eargasm. Just perfect.
And the award for the best singer/songwriters video on TH-cam goes to... CHARLIE PARR!
after all, this is my favorite song of charlie parr. really love his music, don't know why. damn, is there any chance he's coming to europe for concert?
He recently has gotten new mgmt and just last summer was over there. Keep a look out. I can't believe I neglected this guy being in my own backyard for all this time. Not even close to the usual music I prefer but he's just doing it so right! Soul!
Check out the tour dates on his website, he's coming to Europe in February and March of 2018.
Next year my dude, 2022. I know this comment is 5 years old, but check the tour dates out.
I'm a big fan of Everlast's song "what it's like", I feel like this is the midwest folk song version of it. Simply beautiful.
Saw Charlie sing this with my friend Mikkel on washboard in Berlin May 2013. Love this man.
Wow how'd I miss this
Labels don`t mean nuthin`, it`s all cheap wine, and people are all the same.
Yep
damn it's refreshing to see great American music still out there. been trying to keep my kid steeped in quality but it's a difficult compete with that Perry chick. I play and can't even get her into learning. I hope this isnt a sign of the apathy of her generation, though in retrospect, I'm a Gen X'er and I am not sure any generation could top us. Where the hell am I going with this, don't ask.
Amazing talent here
If Gandalf the grey traded his staff for a guitar you get Charlie Parr. Pure magic!
you are going to end up in prison
i got a dui for listening to this while driving
Supper Super goed gewoon wij hebbe jeugdhuis in Lokeren noemt vagevuur moet hij komen spelen
He was just here in Minocqua on November 1st. He's amazing.
This is pure genius!
Incredible! How is this song not known by everyone? Insane talent ❤️
brilliant story telling
All these old ladies
Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine
Ain’t no better than all these bums
Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine
Leanin’ against the counter on a gloomy day
The snow fall, clear the sidewalks and the entryway
For all the old folks, the bums, and the hustlers
And the rude kids
I can’t stand the sight of any of ‘em
I wish I could sell this place
I wish I could buy a boat and just float away
All these old ladies
Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine
Ain’t no better than all these bums
Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine
I know I ain’t got it so bad
I can go home at night and sometimes sleep
Quit drinkin’ when I wanna
No one here to bother me
There’s no one here to bother me
So I keep the liquor store open past curfew
Some nights, so I don’t have to go home
All these old ladies
Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine
Ain’t no better than all these bums
Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine
I never meant to do anything wrong, do any harm
Or frame that kid who wasn’t so bright and drunk all the time Anyway, they killed him, not me
I’ve got a business to run
I’ve got property here, he had nothing
All these old ladies
Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine
Ain’t no better than all these bums
Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine
But I’m better than all this
Crazy derelicts can go to hell
I’m better than this
I make my own way
Sometimes I can sleep at night
I open the store an hour before daybreak
And I put all the labels facing out
I’m tired of all these labels
Why don’t they all say it
…cheap wine…cheap wine
All these old ladies
Comin’ in here buyin’ cheap wine
Ain’t no better than all these bums
Comin’ in here and buy cheap wine
Leanin’ against the counter on a gloomy day
Snow falling, clear the sidewalk and the entryway
The moral of the tale all alcohol leads to the same end. “I’m so tired of all these labels it’s all the same” the cheap wine
And underneath the Labels we give ourselves we are all the same. ..❤💫🙏
They ain't no better at killing than all those who were bent on time been bent on waking up too not killing a profit for a first time, SHADDAI and his tormentors haven't found out yet anyway Shaddai.coming in here to buy the cheap wine, a sacrifice has to be made
wow, speaks to my soul
I was looking for Cheap Wine performed by The Rainparade. Suprise, this is different stuff.. like it very much.
Wonderful
Genial! Thanks for posting!
Truly great song writer, lucky to have seen him live a couple of times in Laporte Colorado.
Check out Chris great slow version at..:
m.th-cam.com/video/e7I5VlKiWxY/w-d-xo.html
unbelievable. so good.
We need to get Charlie back to the Terrapin Station. Looking forward to this summer's line-up.
Minnesota treasure
The voice of Jah. .... can't quite this song so am I....😍
Such a great song by an equally great artist.
Bought the album, Charlie kicks ass, heck of a picker.
beautiful version
bourbonfan was than a fictious person to me. RIP bourbonfan I will miss you
Nice song, nice guitar, and unique picking on the guitar!
All these people are all the cheap wine. I’m so tired of all the cheap wines.
Essential work is rough these days
Just love this guy !
Excellent
Got me, again. Thank you.
This guy is amazing.
Hauntingly beautifull
Dude is unreal on the guitar
Can anyone see if he picks the bottom strings with multiple fingers or is he just doing thumb and pointer?
It’s all thumb bro, and Yea pointer is working too. This is a traditional banjo style applied to guitar, which isn’t uncommon for steel string folks. It sounds fast now but when you get it down you’ll see it’s actually fairly easy to pick that quickly, in that order. Cheers!
Takes me away every time 🙏
Wish you could like a song more than once
What a damn good song.
I love this song. Charlie Parr is amazing
I saw Charlie sing this tonite in NYC. Exquisite.
Da whispa. What's up. You seem cool.
Best version of an amazing song!
WOW2!!!!!
My song. For ever. ❤️