Forever ago, Edwin McCain did a small set in St Louis as part of a fundraiser for our children’s hospitals. I was volunteering when he came in. He’s… he’s just a good guy. He was as sweet and goofy, then as he seems to be now. The line “I’ll be better when I’m older“ became so heartbreaking to me as some of the kids that he interacted with, and played for, never made it to adulthood. Bittersweet memories. His heart and kindness will always be remembered, in addition to his voice. I love every aspect of this song, and the bassist’s harmonies are perfect
+Dan Grizzle (Eminence Front) That bass player is a friend of mine, his name is Jason Pomar and he can really sing! We'd go to karaoke years ago and people's jaws would be on the floor when he did Roxanne.
Yeah, great voice and mic work. He mixes himself in just enough to create a subtle layer. I’ve never been able to work with a bassist who could pull this off live. Excellent. 😮
Fame isn't fun for most people. He got incredibly rich from his single smash hit, as a fellow musician I can testify that being recognized everywhere would get old really quickly. He made the best decision for himself letting his fame career go.
@steve58133 He left music after he had kids and decided to focus on being a Father and Husband. His kids are grown now, and he's back making music... but he's a talented singer and song writer, so the music audience today has little interest. Kids today like autotune and guys who sound like SOY when they sing.
He also made the conscious choice to not do what you need to do to maintain the career of a huge star. He is perfectly content being a singer songwriter for fans of indie artists.
I fucking love when artists sing a song so often that they know every single nook and cranny of it. So much so that they tweak it subtly and almost make it a new song that's appreciated by those who love the original. This was awesome.
+Halabira Lapu-Lapu Sting was the most important guy in his band - while McCartney was the 2nd most important guy in his band. According to some - the most important guy.
As a rule, the bass player is the least talented musician in the band. Most of them would choose to buy weed over new strings. This guy is one of the exceptions that prove the rule.
I love how a live version of a song can sometimes be so much better than the studio version. It doesn't always happen that way, but it's great when it does. Like here.
That's right, never be ungrateful for what propelled you for success. You can be mildly irritated by it, but never forget that you are there because of that one shining moment in history that changed your life.
This is that one song that that no matter where I am or what I am doing I will stop and listen and really soak it in. Even after twenty years it is still one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
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I personally can rarely say this, he sounded better in this live performance than the recorded version I listened to just prior to finding this video. Excellent voice and beautiful song.
Brain overloading from the effortless pitch control...from both of these gents. Mr. McCain makes it seem like it's super easy to sing in full voice and hit those notes PERFECTLY. Incredible performance.
I’ve seriously watched 10’s of thousands of guitar vids and various covers. Of ALL of those that I’ve seen, I’d be hard pressed to pick one that I’ve enjoyed more than this one. Just stupid talented. Beautifully done. 👏 👏👏
One of the most underrated singer-songwriters for the last 25 years, when he wrote " Solitude" on my list of all time greatest he had me as a fan ever since, great unplugged performance, & the best version also..
My wife & I have been fortunate to have seen Edwin a few times in concert and he never disappoints. He gives 110% each and every show. Caught him in Charleston opening for Hootie several years ago and without a doubt best concert I have ever been privileged to be a part of.
Damm goosebumps…….. when people play live they usually sound diff semi out of toon etc that’s why they “mix” it in the studio’ This man’ Jesus voice of a damm angel! He sounds so amazing’ especially live even better than studio version … like wow I’m speechless the emotion he put in just wow! That bass player too jesus they sound so good together
Subdued, brilliant, controlled delivery…a voice and talent that has aged and mellowed so perfectly…underrated, yet still so powerful and sincere…(this one is a classic that will remain timeless…)
Wow!!! I never thought that he could top the 90's version I have listened to all these years. Edwin you sound amazing and your bassist, wow!!! Thank you for this gem.
Have to say one of my all time favorites. The song changes my entire mood every time takes my back to a very special time in my life greatest love song ever written 💯✌️😉
This song brings me back to early 2000's. This for me is the best version of this song. The song itself and the original recording is perfect but his vocal quality here and the little tweaks in his singing style makes the song even more colorful. This version sounds like someone who has already lived his life and is looking back to the things that he has done and reminiscing every bit of it. Such a beautiful melody and lyrics. :)
And I'll be the greatest fan of your life.......❤ Love this live version. One of their best performances! It's so hard to pick, so many of their are so awesome!🏆🏆🏆
Sometimes when an artist tweaks the melody a bit during a live show it kind of ruins the song. Not this one. Wow. What an awesome rendition and what an incredible voice he has. He does perfect justice to a beautiful song. I'm glad I found this.
What the fuck! He is the original singer ang the writer of this song. He will never do a rendition of his own song, everytime he will sing this song it will be the original always.
2024! Still love this song. Anyone else!
I'll never get over this song.....
This song is awesome.
Still gives me chills, love this song and timeless. Always loved Edwin ❤ ♥ 💕 💖 🔥🔥🔥👌👌🤘🏽🤘🏽
Absolutely 💯 One of the best voices of always and forever, we don't get this raw vocals now. I'll be the biggest fan of his life 💜💜💖💖🔥🔥🔥🥰🥰🥰💯💯💯💯😎
Watching the office here again all the videos
Here in 2024. I think it’s awesome he sounds even better now than he did in 97.
He has a few great tunes
That's from 97? I was just trying to remember when it got out. Thanks! You saved me the searching.
Uh no, but the current version is still ok.
Props to that bass player. Hitting that high harmony like a pro.
He's a pro
Definitely
@@RockNRoll__ Not just a pro, he's a Bro
seriously so hard.
Wowza. Killing it
The standout performance is the bassist with those harmonies!
yeah, he really amazed me
@Barrett Brayan fuck off
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Good song
Yes! Harmonies can make or break a melody….so beautiful!
Forever ago, Edwin McCain did a small set in St Louis as part of a fundraiser for our children’s hospitals. I was volunteering when he came in. He’s… he’s just a good guy.
He was as sweet and goofy, then as he seems to be now. The line “I’ll be better when I’m older“ became so heartbreaking to me as some of the kids that he interacted with, and played for, never made it to adulthood. Bittersweet memories.
His heart and kindness will always be remembered, in addition to his voice. I love every aspect of this song, and the bassist’s harmonies are perfect
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙌
💯! Loved him in 97 as much as now.
🥺❤
He must have sung this song a million times already and yet he sings it with such passion as if it's a new song. Good job. Real pro.
This is one of those songs I wish I wrote
It's because I think he truly believes the words, and feels that way... Doesn't have to fake it
Kiddix he knows its his meal ticket and he fucking owns it
STILL A ONE HIT WONDER THO./.......
Trevor Jones A damn good one hit!!
The bass player really nails the harmonies.. those are some high harmonies & he blends perfectly with him.
I know aye, I forgot about Edwin when the dude blasted out that first note
yup, it was almost unreal lol
Yeah man..he really nails it
+Dan Grizzle (Eminence Front) That bass player is a friend of mine, his name is Jason Pomar and he can really sing! We'd go to karaoke years ago and people's jaws would be on the floor when he did Roxanne.
+Jonathan Hobbs He's impeccable.
We're now 20 yrs older and we're now listening to this on TH-cam instead of Winamp.
winamp, it really whips the llama's ass.
Winamp turns all your files to winamp files. Good times
Forgot all about Winamp
Dude this is perfect!!
Still listening on winamp!!
that bassist is killing those harmonies!
Amen, the guy is good!
Insane
Yeah, great voice and mic work. He mixes himself in just enough to create a subtle layer. I’ve never been able to work with a bassist who could pull this off live. Excellent. 😮
it's insane!
i like hows hes so chill and humble. fame didnt get him.
I couldn't agree more!
Agree totally ! Wonderful to see genuine people untouched by greed
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This was played at my girlfriends funeral. She was only 28 yrs old. R.I P. Ronna I love you and miss you sweetheart!!!
I am so very sorry….
Damn bro ski.
Fuck dude I’m sorry.
Damn bro, rip to your gf
R.I.P to your woman. My condolances sir.
let's all be 16 Again....still amazing years later
Annie Mama hear hear!
Annie Urban I'd be 16 again in a heartbeat!! Great comment.
Annie Urban the heart never get's old bro!
Amen. Late 90s! High school
That would be nice just for a day or two. I'm too far to go back from where I came from to where im now
"I'll be better when Im older" One of the best songs ever written...its 2019 and im still here,anyone?
Shut up.
likha bathala I love this song.. hopefully I’ll dance to it one day lol
Love this song too
🖐️😊
beatuiful song
That bass and harmonies are near perfection. Just an amazing live performance. It’s a song that makes you feel every emotion at the same time.
yes goosebumps listening to their harmonised voices .
Thank you for noticing that as well. I love Edwin, but his backup is perfection. Most don't know to listen for that or recognize it.
Best version hands down. He's relaxed and not trying to be MTV guy. Totally genuine. Epic.
That's what I've always appreciated about Edwin, always 100% genuine and passionate about music.
Absolute unit amazivocal
Holy Jesus... This live version is better than the recording
When an artist sounds better than a recording, you know they're the real deal. I can only imagine being there.
yep it really is!
Lol i was thinking the sa me thing lol
So true
Pure magic!
Somethings not right: this dude (with no autotune) should have a 1000 hits with that voice. Brilliant. Dude, record some more!!
He kind of explains this in an interview just before he played the Opry a few months ago
Fame isn't fun for most people. He got incredibly rich from his single smash hit, as a fellow musician I can testify that being recognized everywhere would get old really quickly. He made the best decision for himself letting his fame career go.
His voice is unbelievable.
@steve58133 He left music after he had kids and decided to focus on being a Father and Husband. His kids are grown now, and he's back making music... but he's a talented singer and song writer, so the music audience today has little interest. Kids today like autotune and guys who sound like SOY when they sing.
He also made the conscious choice to not do what you need to do to maintain the career of a huge star. He is perfectly content being a singer songwriter for fans of indie artists.
I got married to this song 21 years ago . I’m still quite happy with both choices ❤️
Great song!
Me too! 19 years though.
So sweet!!! Happy for you and wish you all the joy possible!!
Same ❤
The lottery ticket analogy was awessome because it made so much sense. The bass players high harmonies are insane!
Nope! Nov. 2024, we're still here
Come On 2019! Lets keep this video alive!
*2021 and we still here*
My.girls
Yaaaaas
On it
yes.
yes !
the backup vocals is insane!
Great comment !!! He is so on it
AdoboramaTV *are
Reminds of the guys harmonizing on extremes song, more than words
Hell yeaaaaaahhhhhh
That backup note on “I’ll be”... CHILLS
Right? Oh my God! Wow!
It is now 2024 and here I am.
2023 still an awesome piece from the one and only Edwin McCain ❤️🔥💯
this kind of voice stops everyone in the room from what they're doing
I fucking love when artists sing a song so often that they know every single nook and cranny of it. So much so that they tweak it subtly and almost make it a new song that's appreciated by those who love the original. This was awesome.
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Perfectly said!
couldn't agree more. This is even better than the original.
Amazing way to put that
Wow great fucking comment
As a rule, the "Bass Player" is usually the most underrated member of any band... with the rare exception of Paul MacArtney , Sting ....and this guy
+Halabira Lapu-Lapu Sting was the most important guy in his band - while McCartney was the 2nd most important guy in his band. According to some - the most important guy.
+Donnie Williams Very true, Pomar should make it really big himself!
Halabira Lapu-Lapu Stefan Lessard............DMB awesome!
I just passed by to say "FLEA"
Common guys. Youre talking about bass without Flea?
As a rule, the bass player is the least talented musician in the band. Most of them would choose to buy weed over new strings. This guy is one of the exceptions that prove the rule.
I tuned in , I turned on, I remembered the thing my children said, Mama. They are living proof my love is alive and not dead.
I wish more famous people were more like this dude.
I love how a live version of a song can sometimes be so much better than the studio version. It doesn't always happen that way, but it's great when it does. Like here.
If you were born in the 80s and grew up in the 90s this song was really great to be in a relationship to.
I return to this every few months because it's brilliant. :)
0h my GOD. I think I saw him 12 years later singing the same songs. he was great
That's right, never be ungrateful for what propelled you for success. You can be mildly irritated by it, but never forget that you are there because of that one shining moment in history that changed your life.
Cheers to the audience for staying quiet while he sings and not ruining the performance!
I think they were all captivated and in silent awe!
Yeah props to that bass player for backing him on the chorus. That's what I'm talking about.
I’m here in 2023? Anyone else?
Just here for the annual check-in 😊
Yep. Still crazy good
Yep
Yo!
Absolutely 😊
My first daughter was born in in 98 I would sing this song to my little baby the I'll be the greatest fan of your life! I'll be your crying shoulder🥰
I feel almost feel my childhood again when he sings… Wow.
90’s babies stand up
You know when music is good when it's like honey for your ears.
Simona Simeonova i think you know it's REALLY good when a 6 minute video feels like it was only about 2.
@@handsomepetevideos well he talks for almost 4 of it lol
Best way to describe it.
Yes, so true
Anyone watching this in 2020?
I'll be :)
Well played Lucky, well played.
I see what you did there. Like I had...20/20
2023
This is that one song that that no matter where I am or what I am doing I will stop and listen and really soak it in. Even after twenty years it is still one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
if you ever get tired of playing it but you can bet your , you know what, we wont get tired of hearing it.
When an artist can belt it out better than the studio cut!! That's when you are an ARTIST!!!
He's so underrated.. Such a beautiful voice. A beautiful song. My favorite, actually!
Katie same
Your beautiful same as the song goes..
That's what I was thinking listening to him sing this.
He was even better in guitar class Coastal Carolina College Spring 1989
Jane Asher is that u?
The backstory to this song he told makes it even better!!! A treasure of a song!
This song is literally from childhood, it plays on the radio non stop around the early 2000s
850 people have got to reconsider their choices in this world. What a voice!
I’ve watched this 100 times..... and the 101st will be just as spectacular
This is amazing. This deserves more views. He deserves much more, and the bassplayer too!,
The harmonies on this one is so beautiful, Chills listening to this over and over .
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@@EdwinMcCain001 You're welcome . I'm from Barbados but now resident in Canada.
@@1trueloveforever your comment caught my attention that’s why am reaching out to you
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you're a very charming woman and you seems like a nice person that I would love to know more about
Had to come to you tube from TH-cam music so I could say, the bass player absolutely nails the harmonies beautifully
I watched this weekly. Someday I will see you in concert
My husband just sent this to me as my good morning song. 22 years and still going strong.
Amazing!! Reminds me of every high school dance song 20 years back. Anyone here in Sept 2022!?
Anybody else here in 2020 during this Coronavirus outbreak😷??
Christina Smith haha right there with you.
Amazing voice. Some might disagree, but I think he sings better than Ed Sheeran
Christina Smith yes! It’s a comforting song 💕
I am here in 2020... brings me back to simpler times! Completely love this song and his talent!
🤝
You can’t tell the history of 90’s music without mentioning this song. Classic.
Edwin Mccain & Shawn Mullins was my era...great times
I personally can rarely say this, he sounded better in this live performance than the recorded version I listened to just prior to finding this video. Excellent voice and beautiful song.
This performance is dialed in. Shout out to the bassist.
Brain overloading from the effortless pitch control...from both of these gents. Mr. McCain makes it seem like it's super easy to sing in full voice and hit those notes PERFECTLY. Incredible performance.
I was born in 62 & tend 2 listen 2 70s & early eighties classic light folk rock .. Luv this song ! Got out of my comfort zone !😂
Good for you! Yes, this song can be appreciated by any age! And I love classic rock two!
I’ve seriously watched 10’s of thousands of guitar vids and various covers. Of ALL of those that I’ve seen, I’d be hard pressed to pick one that I’ve enjoyed more than this one. Just stupid talented. Beautifully done. 👏 👏👏
One of the most underrated singer-songwriters for the last 25 years, when he wrote " Solitude" on my list of all time greatest he had me as a fan ever since, great unplugged performance, & the best version also..
Who else thinks... This song is just fucking PERFECTION. ❤
Im 💯
this song is my fav love song.
So can i get ur number?
The bass player with the heavenly second voice 😍😍
What a voice. What a perfectly written song. Very few of those.
All because this guy wanted to go to the bar we got a beautiful song that makes me feel great 👍🏾 I think im goin to the bar anyone coming?
edwin mccain pls comeback to the music scene.. we need real love songs on the radio...
He's doing a tour this year..check and see if he's coming near you. I'm going!!
A lot of artists you think are retired actually write songs for other artists. Who knows, maybe hes writing for other people
Ed, you are the man. Most underrated artist ever. World class vocals, and prolific songwriter.
I think that he sings it better now than when he recorded it.
Hey love, can Anthony, I just got my first day
Hey love, can Anthony, I just got my first day osmosis k I r see prodigies idleness0womanlyitemizing
no it sounded better when his voice was still raspy (for me)
Shawn Sutherland very few artist can sing good live. He is one such artist.
Agreed
My wife & I have been fortunate to have seen Edwin a few times in concert and he never disappoints. He gives 110% each and every show. Caught him in Charleston opening for Hootie several years ago and without a doubt best concert I have ever been privileged to be a part of.
This live version is insanely good. P.S I was the guy at the bar
NOBODY will ever be able to cover this song>This dude is very special !!!
Outstanding harmonies from the Bassist. Edwin’s voice is like a wine that keeps getting better when he’s older.
Damm goosebumps…….. when people play live they usually sound diff semi out of toon etc that’s why they “mix” it in the studio’
This man’ Jesus voice of a damm angel! He sounds so amazing’ especially live even better than studio version … like wow I’m speechless the emotion he put in just wow!
That bass player too jesus they sound so good together
I know, right? So much talent! :-)
This performance of this song, to me, is the best. The acoustic guitar and his voice with accompaniment is more beautiful than his video performance
Subdued, brilliant, controlled delivery…a voice and talent that has aged and mellowed so perfectly…underrated, yet still so powerful and sincere…(this one is a classic that will remain timeless…)
this is singing ..when your singing voice sounds completely different from the talking voice .. I always admire his song ...
I am not sure which is more annoying; my singing voice or my talking voice.
Outstanding live performance. What a voice!!!
My God the back up vocals are beyond this world
I've loved this song since it was released and this version still gives me chills in June 2024.
2024 here and Ed you sound amazing, I have never gotten tired of this song. love it
This is the most beautiful version of this song I have ever heard. Absolutely love the magic between these two.
Wow!!! I never thought that he could top the 90's version I have listened to all these years. Edwin you sound amazing and your bassist, wow!!!
Thank you for this gem.
A basist who can carry himself smoothly with an acoustic guitarist alone, is a real artist- not hiding behind the drums!
Have to say one of my all time favorites. The song changes my entire mood every time takes my back to a very special time in my life greatest love song ever written 💯✌️😉
Perfect in every way, one of the best songs EVER.
It is amazing when an artists sounds just as good live as they do on recording. Edwin is killing it - no autotune for you my friend!!!
voice is undeniable. and the bass player is LEGIT, love those runs on such a simple progression
I was listening to this jam back in 1987..it was a great year.. Edwin's song was on every radio that year..man o man..the memories..
This song brings me back to early 2000's. This for me is the best version of this song. The song itself and the original recording is perfect but his vocal quality here and the little tweaks in his singing style makes the song even more colorful. This version sounds like someone who has already lived his life and is looking back to the things that he has done and reminiscing every bit of it. Such a beautiful melody and lyrics. :)
If you ever get a chance to see this guy you won't be disappointed....his sheer soulfulness is amazing
Love this song, bass player deserves utmost respect for great harmonies and blending!
Make me feel 8 again why won't you?? Damn I love this memory so much.
Yes!!
And I'll be the greatest fan of your life.......❤ Love this live version. One of their best performances! It's so hard to pick, so many of their are so awesome!🏆🏆🏆
Oh man, this song is timeless masterpiece... Anyone ? Nov. 2024
Been listening to this song some 20+ odd years and this version gave me goosebumps again!
Sometimes when an artist tweaks the melody a bit during a live show it kind of ruins the song. Not this one. Wow. What an awesome rendition and what an incredible voice he has. He does perfect justice to a beautiful song. I'm glad I found this.
What the fuck! He is the original singer ang the writer of this song. He will never do a rendition of his own song, everytime he will sing this song it will be the original always.