Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires Perform “Cover Me Up” at Country Music Hall of Fame
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- On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires performed “Cover Me Up” from Jason’s 2013 album, “Southeastern” for The Soundtrack of America: Made In Tennessee special event at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The performance was simultaneously live streamed free to the public in downtown Chicago.
All the people that are commenting that “Morgan Waller did the song better” are completely out of their minds. Morgan Waller basically made this beautifully written song by Jason Isbell into a top 25 pop country song. No one and I mean NO ONE sings this song the way it’s supposed to be sung except Jason. It’s about pain and addiction and finding the love of a woman and sobering up forever for her. Morgan Waller can sing. But he can’t sing this song the way it’s supposed to be sung. Only Jason Isbell can. End of story
Fair but Morgan does an excellent cover never the less.
Without question. You nailed it.
Amen!
100% agree. Wallen does a good cover, but you can feel the emotion Jason put in this song because he lived it. Beautiful, beautiful song
Yes. He took a song that made me look at country in a new light after 5 decades of avoiding it into a typical sounding Nashville country hit. He's very talented, but his version doesn't pull the old heart strings.
Isbell is the most profound songwriter of this generation. I fell in love with him when he was with DBT in my college years and realized that the Trucker's peaked with him, yet when he left, he continued to develop as a singer, songwriter and musician. Amanda compliments him so well or should I say, they compliment one another. Isbell's music carried me through my darkest days my daughter passed and my life became a wreck fueled with iv drug addiction, alcohol and whatever else I could find that made me feel better for the moment. The line, "days when we raged we flew off the page, such damage was done. but i made it through, cause somebody knew i was meant for someone" was prophetic in my life 5 years ago. I listened to it daily as I pulled up another shot, thinking the end was near for me....Now, 4 years clean and sober, i realize that message had meaning and I am remarried, had 2 beautiful twin girls last 4th of July and graduate grad school tomorrow with an MBA and a Master's of Science in Leadership. I know it wasn't just music that carried me but there are days where I don't think I would have made it without it. Thanks for doing what you do with such power and conviction. Your music has moved my soul~
Eric Walden wow good for you. What great story👍
It was Jesus who carried you through brother. Heartaches, broken pieces, ruined lives are why He died on Calvary. He came to reconcile that which was lost and to reclaim it.
@@markhrabe I absolutely agree but there was certainly a time through that where I firmly believe He used music to minister to my soul.
I am sorry for the loss of your first child. My heart goes out to you, but I rejoice that you found a way out of the dismal abyss of despair. Keep your eyes on the bright and morning star, Jesus Christ. Take care.
markhrabe True, but Jason and Amanda certainly help ease the time, and keep the lost soul focused on things ahead, that will help you love life again. I’m in my dark place 14 years now. Does a mother ever recover from the loss of a child♥️👣😢🙄🙏🏻
My brother loved you. He had tickets to see you in Richmond but was too sick to go so he gave me and my husband his tickets. They were up close, way closer than any tickets we could afford. Anyway, it was the best concert we’ve ever seen. He died in July 2023 but every time we play your music we are comforted in a way that’s hard to explain in words. So thank you ❤
❤
Courage
Thanks for sharing your touching story.
Yep
Jason is a genius, I'm convinced he's some type of savant. Just what I thought all the great songwriters were passing away, I discovered Jason Isbell, so awesome.
Agreed. When all's said and done, I truly hope he's recognized as one of the greats of his generation. If not one of the greats of all generations.
Also check out john moreland
Pretty good guitar player to
Dale Wilbanks, thank God he met Amanda and thank God he got past his heading for a crack up accident. Drugs & alcohol have killed too much great talent
Jeff, you seen it, right? Others already have and the many will miss the truth of it but what can you do? Enjoy and try to share with others
For those that don't know, the beautiful talented musician to his left is his wife. This song is perfection.
he filed for divorce :(
The song has people questioning their choice of life partner, and lamenting over not feeling this way or being felt about this way. That’s how powerful it is.
"But I made it through, because somebody knew I was meant for someone." ♥
It's funny what the love of a good woman will do for you. No matter what the world throws at you ,you can handle it. you done good Jason
Wildcatsass Wildcatsass Amen.
Proverbs 18:22
Wildcatsass Wildcatsass except the storyline is mine , and Ryan Adams choreographed: the raw emotion is this extremely talented artists ‘
wise words.... with the right people by our side - partner, parent, friend, every enemy can be conquered and every tear wiped away and everything looks brighter and lovely... hug for at least seconds and that starts warming your heart! magic! magic ! magiiiic!
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
Whoever down voted this needs new ears.
seriously. and a new brain
And a smashed mousefinger
It's the luke bryan boys
As a songwriter yes, great song. His voice... meh
Amen!
Jason is an absolute must in the history of music. Old time blues musicians would be goddamn proud.
This is one of the most beautiful and heartfelt songs I’ve ever heard. I get chills every time I hear it.
Me too....
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
It's also one of the most romantic songs I've ever heard. Imagine a man feeling this way about you--and writing it into a song for you. OMG
Literally makes me cry
@@shawncollins4246 what..?..the part about tearing her clothes off in passion ?
A most seriously under rated singer/songwriter. He deserves a lot more recognition.
3 chord Charlie
He fell in love and Amanda literally saved him. She knew he could be great off the sauce. He produced two of my favorite ever albums. If you don’t have some Jason Isbell in your life you’re missing out.
I can just listen to this song on repeat for hours on end. Simply perfect. Isbell is a constant reminder that good music is alive and well
I can as well..
@@c.j.giordano2129 Also can non stop repeat Nathaniel Rateliff "And it's still alright" over and over again! Definitely worth it if you aren't already addicted hahaha
Same
The way they look at each other warms my cold, dead heart.
Colin Harding, Jesus brother...he softens the hardest of hearts and warms the coldest of souls, seek Him while He May be found...
Then your heart is not dead 😊
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
I can relate.
Check out Mandolin Orange. Same. 😊
This is the song that introduced me to Jason Isbell. PBS had a show called "Nashville 2.0". Isbell played an acoustic version with Amanda in a small studio and it sent chills up my spine. I watched it 10 times in a row. Have been an Isbell fan since.
Coming across comments like this is like finding a gold nugget. Thanks for pointing me to Nashville 2.0!
Thankfully John Prine was Jason’s mentor. He touches our soul as every JP song does.
💙
I love the fact that he landed his muse, so few muses are ever captured. And the fact that he gets to make music with her from her on out is magical.
....word---that.
I love what you said... pure beauty.
We could only wish someone would sing a song to us like that.
Jason Isbell is a great songwriter, and really liked him with Drive By Truckers, with that being said Jason Isbell with the 400 unit and the lovely and talented Amanda Shires he is phenomenal. Jason with Drive By Truckers single handedly helped me through the passing of my mother when i was 22,and now Jason with the 400 unit helps me with my wife and the raising of my own son. Im not sure he knows it but he is my inspiration for everyday life and everyday challenges as well as my best friend lol. He hope he never stops writing and performing the sound track of my life Thank you Jason I love you buddy
Jason and Amanda are just incredible I have tickets to see them in Charlotte can't wait.
He’s let me hang onto my sanity this past year since my husband passed away. We were together 45 years.
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
Drive By Truckers just never hit me hard.
Jason Isbell knocked me out the first listen
That’s music for you.
If you've ever loved an addict this song is SO powerful!!!
For sure! in love with one now, and the whole thing about covering him up...I do alot when he finally passes out wherever, then there are nights I stay up to keep the fire in the wood stove going, we collect driftwood for art, and my favorite tree is a magnolia, in which we just planted one. He has heard this song, I think it gets to him, because when it plays he turns it or leaves the room, I cry every time I hear it, this is the perfect song. And it is a very tough road to stay on , but I pray and have faith that one day this terrible addiction will be over. I dont want to lose him, definetly not over an addiction.
My husband loves one like that.
It’s just as good for the junkie as it is for the one suffering along side of us.
@@aliciagoodman6089 This post breaks my heart. It's 2 yrs old...I wonder how you are now. After 3 decades I could no longer stay with the man I'd loved since he was practically a boy. Addictions just don't go away or get better with time all on their own. If he doesn't WANT to change, he won't---and you cannot make him. I spent years trying. It's a futile effort. Alcohol won instead of me... I did all I could but finally had to leave so I could heal myself. Sometimes that's all one can do... Take care and God bless you, dear. xoxo
@@sakitoby1581 I'm sorry I'm just now seeing your reply, thank you so much for reaching out to me and your kind words. I am still with him and he has good days and bad days but I'm learning to forsee the outcome of certain patterns and I have learned when and how to react to them as well. And for now I can still see who he used to be , and I know he wants to put it down, I just pray he does before he gets ahold of something really bad or thats been laced. Any step forward in the right direction is progress
Best damn song I've heard in a long time! Made this grown man tear up! I'm a songwriter and he hits all marks!
Doesn't he just?!!
Wow
That natural reverb in the room with his voice on the chorus. Crazy power! Amazing!
Days when we raged we flew off THE PAGE....but we made it thru, cuz someone knew, I was made for someone... #lovesongsforsongwriters
Best line ❤️
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
The genius is always the writer
One of the best songs ever written. By one of the best songwriters of this generation. Is haunting truth is prolific.
I am deaf but i feel the 🎶 music and this is God sent love it only once befor has music moved me so and that was Merle Haggard thank you very much Is keep doing what you are doing in blessing the world thank you
It is a crime they are not more coveted by more people, but I am happy to tell as many people as I can about the greatness that is JI400U.
Vastly underrated vocalist. Vastly.
Woody O'Neal I keep telling people it’s the LYRICS!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who recognizes that. Of course when it comes to songwriting he’s got chops, vocally as well though. When someone introduces Isbell as a singer/songwriter, I believe he deserves a little more emphasis on the SINGER part. Cheers
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
Finally, a songwriter in the same category as John Hiatt
Aww, John Hiatt is surely one of the best songwriters for me.
John Reilly Yeah. Love hiatt. Right there Distinct great voice This guys new for me He's good Gonna watch his guitar playin
How about John Prine. Unfortunately he passed away from the virus. Never saw him live. But I had the luck to have seen Jason Twice
I almost forgot to mention Blaze Foley. If I could only fly and Clay Pigeons.
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
Wow! Just Wow! I continue to be just stunned by this song. I have been married for 21 years. I only wish I had written this for my wife, I sang it for her last week and she wept. It is our story. So powerful.
There is such honesty about this man. So refreshing.
You cant get divorced my faith in true love is forever shattered broken hearted listening to this
Can't listen to this damn song with out tearing up on ( but I sobered up and swore off that stuff forever this time) in true actuallity it's always the last time when your addict
I "swore off that stuff forever" 1,000 times before I made up any ground...Today, i have almost 4 years clean and I am working everyday to keep it that way...Its a neverending battle.
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
I've seen this live more times than I can count, I have heard the recording even more times than that... this man's voice blows the roof off of Red Rocks - and there is no roof. An incredible talent.
What a beautiful song. Probably one of the most powerful ballads I’ve heard in a long time. Love love love 💕
I visited Fame Studios in Mussel Shoals AL. On display is the handwritten lyrics of this song Jason wrote for Morgan. In his early career Jason was hired by Rick Hall as a song writer. He didn’t disappoint.
Jason Isbell reminds me what songwriting and playing and singing music is supposed to be about.
It seems strange to imagine Jason not being sure if this song was any good. Obviously one of his best (and there is lots of competition)
Evidently Chris Stapleton can't really tell either. He says he leaves the picking to other people, particularly his wife Morgane.
Songwriters are that way. They will write something they think is great and everyone else will think it's average. Then they will write something they want to throw in the trash and it will be a major hit.
This is by far one of best songs ever written. And o mean best of all songs written by all song writers across all genres. Isbell is without a doubt a songwriting master mind
Its because the songs are their experiences and emotions and they all mean something to them whereas we as listeners are pulled in primarily by what experiences and emotions we share with the writer.
Jimmy Lewis and they were probably right both times.
Beautiful song. I didn’t know that Morgan Wallen was singing a cover of this. Glad I was able to find this, to appreciate the original as well. Well done
This song literally brings me to tears…I’ve been a fan of Amanda Shires for years, but never listened to Jason Isbell until recently…Bravo ❤️
Jason's voice and musicality is like sitting by a fire with a really good whisky remembering all of those great memories of life!
Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are two great Artist what a Beautiful song ❤
The greatest songwriter of this century.
It must be incredible for these two to perform these songs on stage together. It's like they're playing/singing for eachother.. Beautiful
I could listen to this over and over again. Such spectacular songwriting and performance.
Me too, Amy!
@@buchyvon me too..
A beautiful song just wish my ex could have beat his demons
Might be my imagination, but his voice is now just incredible. Much clearer than when I first heard him.
I felt like less of a fan pointing out that hes improved on his voice. I felt like i missed the boat with him but he wasnt as good as this performance when i first heard his music.
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
Not your imagination… I think it’s his Confidence!
It's because morgan wallen showed him how the song should've been sang so he had to step his game up but it's ok but hey not everyone has the God given voice morgan was blessed with I hate how effortless it is for him love his voice
@@maxtouchet8103 this video is from 2016, long before Morgan Wallen covered it….
This is truly a haunting song melody. So tired of much of today’s music, even country, that is not fresh but just rehashed hollow melodies with words strung between chords like bare bulbs on a wire between the tent poles. The minute these songs are over the melody is not even memorable. But this song’s melody is like a fine knit blanket with the words, chords and melodies woven together, inseparable and unforgettable.
Amanda is stunning. She’s crazy tallented as well.
I've been compelled to re-visit this video 2-3 times a week for several months now. When he throws his head back and sings "girl leave your boots by the bed....." I get chills every time. Amazing.
Love when they play this one together.
...whatever you're doing do not listen to Jason Isbell (I'm driving)...I have to stop and go cry... beautiful 🎶!💙💯👍😥👌✌🍻
Jumped at the opportunity to see him in Aurora, IL in June 2015 - He introduced his wife who was pregnant at the time, and then introduced them as his "whole damn family!" They played this song later and the crowd lost it when he sang "..I swore off that stuff, forever this time.." His lyrics and stage performance connect!
Thank GOD!!! YES GOD! There are still talented people making great music. I am from the north but I can see where my heart is...
What a talent. Writer, player, performer...total package.
Jason's voice is far more raw and real and full of emotion. The fact people mention Morgan name beside this legend is an insult tbh .
Cuz this man sang his heart out ..and wrote possible one of the greatest long songs ever wrote .
Underrated is understated.
They are getting divorced now. His voice is mediocre. He’s a great musician and writer. Amanda is fantastic.
I have seen Jason play this with Amanda several times live and the absolute best time was when she had her Mercy bump. I cried my eyes out because I am so happy they found each other. :')
Is she his lady?
Sally Feschuk, yes, the are married.
SOOO SORRY they are splitting up.
If you have ever come home with PTSD from war this song will hit you harder then you knew it could. My girlfriend is the peace amongst the storm that rages in me.
That's beautiful. I hope the storm calms for you. You deserve that. Thank you so much for serving. Vets mean so much to me. I appreciate every one of you. Glad you found a good woman. May you be healthy and happy together. xoxoxo
Thanks to Morgan Wallen for turning me onto this song, I'd heard Jason before on a youtube livestream of some festival in Minnesota but I never knew he was such a talented singer songwriter.
Although, Morgan Wallen covers this much better.
@@kristyjoplin7930 yes, COVER's. He sang the song like a night out at your favorite karaoke bar. Don't compare the artist who composed this piece to a singer who sung it
@@chrisbooker4786 as I stated, "covers" ....not comparing at all on artists, as each has their own great qualities. Just saying it's a much better version...I felt MW putting his heart in it.
@@chrisbooker4786 dont be mad cuz someone sings it way better give the dude his due ppl always gotta hate man Jesus
@@maxtouchet8103 "his people?" Who is that?
Just found his music. Dammit man
One of the greatest song writers to pick up a pen.
There simply aren’t enough superlatives for Jason’s stunning talents!!!
well said ; )
Jason Isbell's vocals on this song completely wreck me in the best possible way, dear God the lyrics and his vocals grab my heart and leave me completely wrung out emotionally and yet I cannot get enough!
So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. Hello
Saw him at the Ryman recently. Yup, better in person. Amazing songwriter and a very humble performer. He killed this song…
With all my respect, Amanda is such a stunning woman!
A fine piece of music indeed.
Man, that's a lovely room. They sound fantastic.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
This guy is 10/10. A top drawer performer! Genius! And I don't say that lightly.
What a song to write about his wife" absolutely amazing!! Love the lyric he says iv swore of the stuff forever this time!! It aint easy kicking the alcohol.. Credit due!! 👍
The best thing about Jason shows and fans is we cheer after that line every time in solidarity of his sobriety.
Sounds to me like she just loved it right out of him
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
A heart on the run keeps a hand on the gun
You can't trust anyone
I was so sure what I needed was more
Tried to shoot out the sun
Days when we raged, we flew off the page
Such damage was done
But I made it through, 'cause somebody knew
I was meant for someone
So girl, leave your boots by the bed
We ain't leaving this room
Till someone needs medical help
Or the magnolias bloom
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
So cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
Put your faith to the test when I tore off your dress
In Richmond on high
But I sobered up and I swore off that stuff
Forever this time
And the old lover's sing
“I thought it'd be me who helped him get home”
But home was a dream
One I'd never seen till you came along
So girl, hang your dress up to dry
We ain't leaving this room
Till Percy Priest breaks open wide
And the river runs through
And carries this house on the stones
Like a piece of driftwood
Cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
So girl, leave your boots by the bed
We ain't leaving this room
Till someone needs medical help
Or the magnolias bloom
It's cold in this house and I ain't going out to chop wood
So cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
Cover me up and know you're enough
To use me for good
Nice of you to take your time to write all that down! Thank You boy there is a lot of songs that you really wonder what the lines are. To hear some lyrics people think are in a song are very funny Heck make a show or game on wrong lyrics would be great! Thanks again
My favorite tune by him....and I love Amanda....shes so good with the highwomen....
This may be my favorite song, EVER written!!!!🥰💔
Me too..!!!
The perfect song doesn't ex....oh nevermind, found it
I love this song and it fills me with the love I have for my dear sweetheart, who is so far from me these days.
my favorite performance of this classic
What a deep and profound song written by Mr. Isbell. I’m so thankful for his honesty and vulnerability. And so when I hear him play this song,I think about my wife I’ve been married to now since ‘98. I was so messed up and I’m so glad I quit the alcohol for her. To this day I can honestly say that everything good in my life is because of Christ and my wife. Been sober since ‘98. I’m truly covered up.
Gives me chills every time I hear it!
This song makes me cry every time
Me too
Awesome song! It touches deeply. The melody is haunting. ❤
A gentle nod to Norwegian Wood ❤️🇬🇧
Amazing!!! A lot of passion in this song, look deeper into it being just words, you'll see the true appreciation of what someone can do in your life.
Isbell is the goods.
This song reminds me of the love of my life, he stole my heart 5 yrs ago. One day we will make our way to each other. I'll never give up!
One of my absolute Favorite songs. 😍
This is currently my favourite song! Beautiful lyrics.
I am dying- this is so co...co....coooolllll! Real love has more power than a besieging army ! Hell, true!
Powerful songwriter and performance....I never get tired of this song and Jason/Amanda
Great song. Roll on October when he comes back to Glasgow.
One of the best songs ever.
ISBELL is such a great artist. This guy Brett McDaniel is good too. I just found him th-cam.com/video/nWpwnKcJzrY/w-d-xo.html Isbell is untouchable though. He is like our Bob Dylan
A more beautiful love song has NEVER been written!! I have a love like this. I am losing him to ALS--It is brutal! Even though he can no longer hold me...every so often I listen to this song...and I remember when he did.. Thank you.
Amanda Shires....you are magic!
Top 5 songwriter of all time
Amazing how so much pain can be so beautiful
The best version.
well technically it's not a version, because the song is his :) Beautifully written song!
Love, the purest of waters never runs dry...Serpensliber, I knew you were enough, drink these tears, from me~I'll catch up...
Jason you keep singing with that passion and there's no way you will fail ! Tisha from Virginia
This is without a doubt my favorite Jason Isbell song. A blessing to hear him sing it to Amanda (and the guy in the Royals hat)...
Folks this is what you cal SYAO singing your ass off, this man poured his heart out.
I'm so impressed with mr. Jason, such an artist.
Don't get any better than that ..