Doing well for the son of a Texas Legend. Old folks like me are starting to ask "Which one was better?" His Father's sword was words. James wields his instrument similarly. Watching him carve his legend.
HIs songwriting could be studied in creative writing classes as a lesson in using specific, concrete details. The specifics speak to the universal. What a great writer.
He also uses empty space incredibly - by that I mean where you would expect a line he leaves it empty. The chorus of Rubio and Carlos. My all time favorite of his for the imagery he narrates.
McMurtry has it all. He's right there with Van Zandt and Dylan.
he's better that Dylan on the stings and he's better than Van Zandt lyrically . .
could we maybe add a Gordon Lightfoot flavour to this great sound we are hearing....yes?
@@ljgsuper thats a bold claim but i gotta agree
@@ronpapes4413 Given that they were both fond of twelve strings and fantastic lyricists.
Is that really only 1 guitar, I know it has twice the strings but it sounds like 2 players, Wow!
The Mark Twain of song writers, guitar players and singers! 👍👍
As good a songwriter he is he’s an amazing guitarist.
Doing well for the son of a Texas Legend. Old folks like me are starting to ask "Which one was better?" His Father's sword was words. James wields his instrument similarly. Watching him carve his legend.
son Curtis is awesome as well
Under 10.000 views since Feb 2018, that's just plain ridiculous, guy deserves way more..
Love the clarity of the vocals. Can make out every word.
sE Gemini II dual-tube microphone. Good luck finding one.
One of the best storytellers in the biz. Thanks for the songs, James. And thanks, Paste. Ramcey in Nashville
Ramcey. .yer right !
Don't think he can pull off a better "Copper Canteen" than that. Stellar!
Can’t believe his not worldwide famous..so good!🤩
I guess if he'd smile more. Oh, and write candy cane lyrics.
National Treasure.
expose his talent to those who never considered
Absolute class from a truly great songwriter
Wonderful indeed
His song writing is so straight forward and real , tells it like it really is , no bullshit
11 minutes in and this is AS GOOD AS TH-cam GETS
He makes that 12 string talk, he has something to say too, very cool, especially these days....
I love these songs and the way he sings them.
HIs songwriting could be studied in creative writing classes as a lesson in using specific, concrete details. The specifics speak to the universal. What a great writer.
He also uses empty space incredibly - by that I mean where you would expect a line he leaves it empty. The chorus of Rubio and Carlos. My all time favorite of his for the imagery he narrates.
I love how much he hates small talk. I could hang out with him all day.
first time i heard him, dang he's good.
Love James McMurtry and all his creative kind.
One of the absolute best songwriters and musicians going these days. I have all of his stuff and hoping for more soon.
McMurty = lyrical excellence. Thank you for posting. shared.
"There but for the grace of God I go." Who could use THAT in a song...only James McMurtry.
Thank u James. Mcmurtry
I’ve seen him 9 times in concert...not sure he ever played this one live. It’s a gem; ‘Where’d You Hide the Body is a great album 👍
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an icon
One of my all-time favs!
Great to know irony still exists in music, great class.
Nice performance of a beautiful song.
The 12 string maestro, great session
Fabulous to hear...long time fan! ❤
A truly fine writer. He also makes me sad that I sold my 12 string.
The Best!
Very nice. I enjoyed that session. It has to be brutal to be up early and show up at a studio to perform.
Dang, this guy is the best ever. Bobby Zimmerman! (Bob Dylan) incarnate, and I'm from Minnesota.
stop it. don't be silly.
Bravo! Definitely can carry a tune. - The host is a real gentleman also - Nice!
Daddy knows how to preach! ❤❤🎸🎸
My insight into america
...damn fine hat....yup.
Mojo Nixon, the straw boss over at SiriusXM Outlaw Country, calls Mr. McMurtry "America's Existential Poet".
Works for me.
Check out his Facebook live shows Sun at 1 and Wed night at 8pm. His contribution to the COVID issue.
🍻🎸🚬👍
12 string is talking. Good stuff
anyone know who built that beautiful 12-string? model? looks like an OM maybe. thanks!
D Angelico
mellencamp mcmurtry aaronoff crane (wanchic) Roberts ???
Sármhaith - liricí agus giotár.
Fuckin’ A.
twitch
Your grandmother was right
His 12 string fed mine to a gator in the bayou. It will be missed.