@@marcuskingofficial4077 dude.. fan from sweden here. Im just in awe. As a guitarist myself I havent heard phrasing feel and tone like yours since like peter green. And then theres the excellent song writing and killer voice. Good god man, I hope to catch a show sometime. I havent heard real talent like this in music in a long time..
@Butch - you're so spot on in the old soul in the new body. However I'll argue that this isn't just what talent sounds like, there is something so much more special in that voice and soul that you identified. This is just pure music magic right here!
Goodbye Carolina kills me!! Every time i hear the first few notes i break down. I lost my daughter layla to a custody battle and cant go more than a few seconds into this beautifully made song! ❤ forever grateful for this masterpiece! His voice is deep,controlled and beautiful! I tend to always come back to it ❤ much love from Australia 🇦🇺 to whoever reads this. I love you all!
This kind of music is what you listen to when your soul hurts. You sit in the damp darkness for weeks with this on repeat and somehow manage to pull yourself out of the fog, solely by this mans words. Fucking amazing!
Love your soulful sound. You sing with such emotion. That is what makes me one of your newest fans. Glad I found you. I can really relate to your music. Thank you for sharing your wonderful artistic talent with me and everyone else you are truly an incredible talent man .
I first saw him play with Craig Sorrells band when he was only 13. I was totally blown away. Thankfully I was able to hang out with his band a few times - all of them are excellent musicians!
Dartheomus Marcus was playing gigs when he was in grade school. He formed his own band when he was in high school. He has released 4 albums by age 22. He is an exceptional singer,writer and guitar player. I really like his band but these acoustic performances are my favorite. The really talented artists can perform solo and just singing and playing their instrument.
Dartheomus you and me both! What a voice! And he can play! Then I find out after the fact his band just played my hometown Toronto @ The Phoenix, Nov. 26/18
@@tiffanybarry9947 ps. Marcus does have mad talent though...just when you say that Chris doesn't have this level of talent, makes me wonder if I should stop reading TH-cam comments all together.
My missus died of cancer last year and this lyric kills me.,.... “If you could see me now, you’d be glad you left me. Just take a look at me now. I’m wasted at 8am” 🙏🙏🙏
"The song was written through me from my friend who was an excellent songwriter. Whenever I play the song I feel like I'm playing one of his tunes. I don't take a lot of responsibility for writing it." That gave me the chills, very powerful.
It’s like he has multiple super powers, his playing is just off the charts amazing and the soul in his voice is just hard to fathom. Always stop and make time to listen to him!
I have listened to this about 5 or 6 times in a row and I can not get past it. Don't want to let it go! WOW! I have heard him doing a lot of other songs in other videos, sets, etc, but never heard this one!!
"I dreamed of a day, when I'd hold you in my arms again, read you all the letters I wrote, and never sent." Are you kidding me right now? His writing is such a gift.
Bad comment warning ⚠️ COVID introduced me to you, sitting at home while everything was shutdown, watching TH-cam...so I have that to be thankful for during that moment of history.
this kid has restored my faith in Southern Blues since about a year ago.... Love his sound and above all his playing is absolutely amazing. Keep being strong kid!!
Brian! Nail on head! Drove from EMPORIA Kansas to Ashville, North Carolina to buy some chandeliers from a Church. Months later, I found a vid. Of him playing .... At the SAME CHURCH where they showcased the same lights with white fabric cascading to the floor. My life its PACKED with coincidences which are anything BUT. He became yet part of my God inspired fabric!
I saw all 3 in concert at Watkins Glen. It was a lotta fun. Too many people though. 600,000 stoned to the bone folks can get a bit "hairy" .. if you know what I mean. lol ...
One of the best young players out there right now. Nice to see. Dude is killing it. Also, like 200 people that down voted this need to buy some new ears.
I was on vacation in Nashville and saw him on the street buying an amp, he was really respectful, I saw this video and recognized his face the world is small
There are singers and there are musicians..Then every once in awhile a phenomenal gift of harmonic flow straight from heaven finds it's way to hungry hearts in dire need of tangible musical substance to replenish the weary soul! And thus a freaking incredible 🌟 Star Is Born! I've asked for very few autographs in my lifetime I would love his! Little in life impresses me This young man is beyond impressive! God Bless Him!
Saw the Marcus King Band play live for the first time a couple weeks ago. That man is an amazing guitar player that plays in an amazing band. They were all in sync. Half the show I just stood there in awe witnessing them play.
@@murphragous Him and his band played at a small bar in Indiana for a pretty low price. They came out after their show ended and hung out with everyone. I highly recommend the next time they are around.
I loooovvveee this dudes acoustic stuff. Hes great at the blues, but I 1000x prefer his solo acoustic stuff. I'd buy every acoustic album he came out with
That's the absolute truth this man ever makes an acoustic album I made by four five of the same one because I'll be wearing them out I saw him when he was 12 in Greenville a local night spot with his dad he was a badass then
I totally agree. I dig his jazzy stuff but something about simple acoustic songs that always resonate with me. One of the reasons I just love the Milk Carton Kids.
Upstate sc in the house with a fucking goat 🐐 🔥 🔥 Marcus u are soo good! I hope one day when the road has ended you understand how much us fans appreciate all the long tours an crazy days an nights! We love you man! ❤🔥🔥🔥
Billy Strings brought me here. This guy is such an inspiration to me as a singer/songwriter. The messages and frames of his work hit me right in the gut because music is such a cathartic tool for heartache. I pray I get to see him in concert one day. Thank you, Marcus!
He's the real deal. Bluesy as all get out. Fantastic young guitar player, plus he has the emotive voice to really bring it lyrically. Cant really ask for more. So glad there's still a few guys out there that care about proper playing and song writing.
Introduced to this guy by another amazing gentleman who will forever have my heart. Whenever I hear this man sing, brings all the wonderful conversations & memories flooding back with a poignant smile & a ‘what if’ . Forever my heart PJ.
Wow. So great! It's not too often you find yourself about to clap at the end of a performance that you're not watching live... But I did after watching this.
el primero que escuche de marcus hace años, me acuerdo que me llego su musica, tiene como una profundidad y sensibilidad que me atrapo, hoy lo volvi a escuchar despues de mucho tiempo y la verdad que me volvio a emocionar, gracias marcus
10:00 "GOOD-BYE CAROLINA" ~~ I dreamed of the day when I'd hold you in my arms again Read you all the letters I wrote but never sent Give you all the pieces of me To put 'em back together Put them back together again Life has a way of writing your story for you And the hero doesn't always get his girl What if you could change the ending to the novel they been writing Leave no resolution So, Goodbye Carolina, searched my whole life to find you I hate to leave you but I hope you'll know Where I'm going I'll be seeing you So hold my hand as I'm leaving Hoped my pain would be enough reason I'll see you on the other side of the Blue Ridge sky But now I'm going Hate to tell you goodbye Say it takes a selfish man to leave on out from his old hometown Without saying why he's going But you can come take the rest of me Early in the morning Tell me your goodbyes Where I'm going I won't have these reminders of what I lost What was taken away from me And I hope you'll understand I was a broken man in my own hometown Need to find my own peace So, Goodbye Carolina, searched my whole life to find you I hate to leave you but I hope you'll know Where I'm going I'll be seeing you So hold my hand as I'm leaving Hoped my pain would be enough reason I'll see you on the other side of the Blue Ridge sky But now I'm going Hate to tell you goodbye So goodbye Carolina, searched my whole life to find you I hate to leave you but I hope you'll know Where I'm going I'll be seeing you I'll be seeing you I'll be seeing you I'll be seeing you Mmmm..mmm...
After losing a beautiful daughter at birth, I fell into a life of cocaine addiction.....ended up in prison with a 10 year sentence for drug sales.....wrote these same letters on paper (sent some and tossed others).....as I lost my wife and my family. Song is some of the best shit ever written. We have all been there in some aspect of this song in our lives. Not sure why I shared that. But the song says everything I felt as I lost everything.... I've listened to this guy for awhile and this tune reminds me where I don't want to go again. Thank you Mr King.
This is absolutely the best blues I’ve ever heard this young man has lived what he sings about his emotions tell the story and I’m 62 years old 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☮️
My introduction to this string ringing mf! Been listening to his music for a good 4 hours now and had to loop back to where it started. What a voice and soul with some amazing string work! Nothin but love for this guy!
Some of us love sporty ball. Others love music. But all of us need to use our hearts to tell us which one we should focus on. The heart never lies, and it's never wrong. The mind however, can be a real asshole, and it'll lead you astray and convince you of things that just ain't so. Ignore it unless it's there to backup what your heart is telling you to do. This is great music. I'm thankful that you listened to your heart.
Saw this EXCELLENT band at Dohney Blues Festival in Dana Point, CA last week and was completely blown away. This is the most exciting music since Leon Russell backed Joe Cocker. Good grief after listening to these guys I realized I have been starving for really good blues rock for years ! Excellent songs, totally excellent playing, and amazing vocals. Can't wait to see them again !
PJ "the most exciting music since Leon Russell backed Joe Cocker"..I hope everyone appreciates what a profound statement that is! He's the real deal! I've also discovered Billy Strings. I get that from him too! If you haven't checked him out, do!
@@johndeem5554 and it also means we/them/us are all getting older...and with our age, the appreciation of the music and the understanding of the lyrics, making the aging trip so much more enjoyable
Yeah Bubba this dude is my new favorite cat man! just stumbled onto him an hour ago. that second solo in the song 'homesick' @(4:20) just knocked my ding in the dirt, so I started to pay attention. wow huh! And his voice is like Gregg Allman meets Paul Rodgers to boot! fucking awesome right on Marcus Almighty!
One day Marcus will be a great artist, but for now he needs to feel the pain of life for about 30 more years then his songs will resonate with a deeper understanding of life’s joys and sorrows !!!
Lowell George reborn....... When Marcus King plays I see Lowell George. Don't try to figure it out,..... it just is! What a compliment that is as well! Marcus you are a prodigy and stay in the present moment with your music and only look forward!
love it! agreed! he's brilliant on the guitar and his vocals are soul reaching...he's my new fav and i get to see him live in portland in feb! can't wait!!!
I think that's what Jimmy Hendrix said the one time he played the acoustic and everyone jaws dropped (and still are) on the floor somewhere in that club. And yes there is footage of it somewhere and it *sounds* like an electric with bends and all. Wizard.
“Takin a break from writing..”. Wow. What a vision, what a songwriter, what a musician. Not many people make me feel what they feel coming from their instrument or voice. I’m telling ya, kid…I was bawling.
GO SEE THIS DUDE LIVE !!! Holy shit.... his band is amazing, he is a RARE talent, and only 21-22 years old, just an awesome, player, singer, writer...man... just unbelievable playing and singing.
What in the world! Such a rarity that you see so much soul and journey trapped inside a man barely in his 20’s. Blessed and thank you for your sharing your gift Marcus. Look forward to the journey you take us on.
Markus King, Don't know where u came from, but u r very real, compelling. U drew me in right away. Ur blues have lots of soul, just the way it should b. Best 2 u in music, u r an original.
This song hits me. I'm born and raised Carolina. The nature is beautiful; the best of all worlds. However, something seems beyond has me feeling curious.
I've been jamming through this guy's entire available catalogue for the past few hours and I have to say now, without a doubt, I feel like he's best with nothing but a guitar and a microphone - I am for sure a fan now, either way - and he is a fantastic electric guitar player there is absolutely no doubt about it - his soloing on the electric stuff is always top tier and innovative (ex. his allman bros solo w soullive and john scofield) but at a certain point it just becomes more of an exercise in hearing variations on a single musical premise than enjoying where it's going or what it's making you feel - There's more than just blues, rock, and blues-rock in there. He's got more to explore in there creatively - I wonder what he's listening to right now - If I were to give him a pre-record mixtape of vibes I'd want him to absorb, not songs to cover, but thematic and tonal directions I think he might want to explore, it would include tUnE-yArDs - Whokill Caetano Veloso - Transa Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine Tom Waits - swordfishtrombones Interpol - Antics Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots If I were producing him, or just smoking weed in the back of the studio, I'd prefer to let his voice do more instrumentation - blend it into some interesting open chords - get him a looping pedal to practice layering vocals and instruments when he's writing new material - drift a bit from his wheelhouse (traditional rocky bluesy guitar-heavy choices) - maybe pick up a few unexpected covers - I'd be interested in hearing his take on Judee Sill - The Lamb Ran Away with the Crown Gram Parsons - A Song for You Nick Drake - Place To Be The Magnetic Fields - All My Little Words What it comes down to, for me, is longevity, for a musician - and his real artistic currency - what he brings to the table after the meal is eaten - is an interesting and personalized vocal take over his own interesting and innovative guitar phrasing - it is a consistently winning arrangement. Now to just take that simple premise and build upon it with diverse and elevated inspiration. Pick up some new vibes, lay down some old ones. To the vinyl! We record at dawn. Dude I was so stoned when I started typing that, I must've lost my train of thought about 32 times. Now, no longer stoned, I still somehow agree.
My goodness. This kid is phenomenal. He is a natural. He is the whole package, I mean he is in the guitar wholy s**t!!! The passion with which he performs is contagious. I AM A FAN BY GOLLY!!!
There is a certain man spirit that jumps from soul to soul . We all have it . But some of us can make its voice come put through our hearts and mouths. It cuts thru steel and makes gorgeous women melt
Set list:
8am 0:09
Remember 5:13
Goodbye Carolina 10:00
Autumn Rains 15:58
WGBH Music mvp
these sorta comments are extremly important. youtube should offer markers in the studio section for this.. they have dont they?
Thanks WBGH Music 🎶 for the playlist
Hes excellent
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Leaving this comment so that whenever someone likes It i'll comeback and listen to this masterpiece.
Yeah buddy ❤
Hello from France 👋✌️❤️
Liked it just so you can comeback lol
I'm back fellas
tell me
I’m still here for this song in 2024🎉
Ah the rare occasion when TH-cam happens to recommend brilliant content. This dude is killer. New fan here!
Kind of like a young SRV!
I’ve been on a Marcus king trip since this was recommended. Cheers TH-cam you just redeemed yourself!
I so agree
As good as this is it aint even his best stuff! Class musician!
My exact thoughts!
Old soul in a fresh talented body. Man this is fantastic. Pay attention kids. This is what talent sounds like.
It's so amazing having so much love and support from you guys ,,,I love you all
Keep supporting ❣️
THIS IS WHAT AMAZING MUSIC
SOUNDS LIKE
"Old soul"
Fys, boomer 😂
@@marcuskingofficial4077 dude.. fan from sweden here. Im just in awe. As a guitarist myself I havent heard phrasing feel and tone like yours since like peter green. And then theres the excellent song writing and killer voice. Good god man, I hope to catch a show sometime. I havent heard real talent like this in music in a long time..
@Butch - you're so spot on in the old soul in the new body. However I'll argue that this isn't just what talent sounds like, there is something so much more special in that voice and soul that you identified. This is just pure music magic right here!
This was my first introduction to Marcus, and I couldn't be happier five years later.
im a grown ass man and i just cried listening to that first song.
Being grown means you've experienced enough pain & disappointment to *really* hurt. That crying? It's a side effect of living, my man.
It's all good.
Goodbye Carolina kills me!! Every time i hear the first few notes i break down. I lost my daughter layla to a custody battle and cant go more than a few seconds into this beautifully made song! ❤ forever grateful for this masterpiece! His voice is deep,controlled and beautiful! I tend to always come back to it ❤ much love from Australia 🇦🇺 to whoever reads this. I love you all!
You sift through hours of music looking for jewels like this. Thank you, TH-cam!
God damn those microphones are insane and whoever mixed this needs some serious credit, the levels are perfect.
You're goddamn right.
@@RigelCentaurisgoddamn agree!
This kind of music is what you listen to when your soul hurts. You sit in the damp darkness for weeks with this on repeat and somehow manage to pull yourself out of the fog, solely by this mans words. Fucking amazing!
It's amazing having so much love and support from you guys ,,,I love you all
Keep supporting ❣️ thanks
@@marcuskingofficial4077much love from an old man in New Zealand.....you squeeze my heart....peace and love 🙏...😎👌
Love your soulful sound. You sing with such emotion. That is what makes me one of your newest fans. Glad I found you. I can really relate to your music. Thank you for sharing your wonderful artistic talent with me and everyone else you are truly an incredible talent man .
When you need Purpose
Yes I will come back and listen 🎶
Here from lahaina Maui 🔥 ……..
This is the first I've heard of Marcus, but I was hooked from the first word he sang.
Where have you been man?
I first saw him play with Craig Sorrells band when he was only 13. I was totally blown away. Thankfully I was able to hang out with his band a few times - all of them are excellent musicians!
Dartheomus Marcus was playing gigs when he was in grade school. He formed his own band when he was in high school. He has released 4 albums by age 22. He is an exceptional singer,writer and guitar player. I really like his band but these acoustic performances are my favorite. The really talented artists can perform solo and just singing and playing their instrument.
me too!
Dartheomus you and me both! What a voice! And he can play! Then I find out after the fact his band just played my hometown Toronto @ The Phoenix, Nov. 26/18
On the other side, Thank God that i found ya... pray its not just to damn late
My Oldest Son sent me this Tube and now ole dad is a fan of Marcus King, THANKS !
My YOUNGEST son (34) sent me this. And now ole dad is.........
Thank you TH-cam for finally not recommeneding typical radio mainstream garbage and gracing my ears with the grace that is Marcus King's voice.
If Ray Lamontagne and Chris Stapleton had a baby, he'd sound like this
Stapleton wishes he had the talent of Marcus King
@@tiffanybarry9947 - I honestly don't know how to take a comment like this serious.
@@tiffanybarry9947 ps. Marcus does have mad talent though...just when you say that Chris doesn't have this level of talent, makes me wonder if I should stop reading TH-cam comments all together.
You totally nailed it.
Marcus is good but hes not Chris Stapleton good. Marcus is opening on Stapleton tour now.
These songs are still my therapy 5 years later
My missus died of cancer last year and this lyric kills me.,....
“If you could see me now, you’d be glad you left me. Just take a look at me now. I’m wasted at 8am”
🙏🙏🙏
Honest John ......wishing you all the best...take care man!! Greetings from The Netherlands (Europe)
Sorry for your loss, man. Hang in there.
How you holding up king?
Marcus is a great writer and he is the only person that can I can sit and listen to 24/7 . You rock Mr King.
Yes, 24/7 ❤
Amen!!!
4yrs later and i still come back for this version of 8am.
Beautiful fucking session right here, young master. Going to see him at Billy Bob's July 28 kaaaapow
"The song was written through me from my friend who was an excellent songwriter. Whenever I play the song I feel like I'm playing one of his tunes. I don't take a lot of responsibility for writing it." That gave me the chills, very powerful.
It’s like he has multiple super powers, his playing is just off the charts amazing and the soul in his voice is just hard to fathom. Always stop and make time to listen to him!
This kid is the real deal! So nice to see young dudes making beautiful, original music like this.
It's also amazing having so much love and support from you guys ,,,I love you all
Keep supporting ❣️
Just heard him for the first time last night. Dont know how I lived this long without your music man.
Glad to see there's still some meritocracy in music - because this dude's a star.
Billy Strings and Markus King are killing it
His level of talent is ridiculous. Incredible stuff. Thank you Marcus King for sharing your heart through your music for us.
I love all those songs, but Goodbye Carolina is one that will be remembered 50 years from now. This is top shelf here.
I have listened to this about 5 or 6 times in a row and I can not get past it. Don't want to let it go! WOW! I have heard him doing a lot of other songs in other videos, sets, etc, but never heard this one!!
Every time I hear it, it gives me chills & then the tears flow. It hits deep in your soul
Incredible. I'm 54, played guitar since way before this guy was around, and I listen to this guy to learn.
Same ish😂
"I dreamed of a day, when I'd hold you in my arms again, read you all the letters I wrote, and never sent." Are you kidding me right now? His writing is such a gift.
Bad comment warning ⚠️ COVID introduced me to you, sitting at home while everything was shutdown, watching TH-cam...so I have that to be thankful for during that moment of history.
He places his soul in his hand and says, here, I'd like to show you something
Talent is easy when you have plenty to share.
Perfect 👌 analysis
This is one of the best definitions of Marcus ive ever read. Thank you❤
this kid has restored my faith in Southern Blues since about a year ago.... Love his sound and above all his playing is absolutely amazing. Keep being strong kid!!
2 seconds in and you know he's great!
Call it God, call it the Muse or the Spirit or whatever you like. But this guy is channeling some powerful stuff.
Brian! Nail on head! Drove from EMPORIA Kansas to Ashville, North Carolina to buy some chandeliers from a Church. Months later, I found a vid. Of him playing .... At the SAME CHURCH where they showcased the same lights with white fabric cascading to the floor. My life its PACKED with coincidences which are anything BUT. He became yet part of my God inspired fabric!
Facts
He sings like a black woman. It's bizarre.
This is the first I've heard of Marcus King. Talk about 20 minutes of pure mesmerization
Thank you from a 64 year old Deadhead, The Band, Allman Brothers! There is hope for us yet.
I saw all 3 in concert at Watkins Glen. It was a lotta fun. Too many people though. 600,000 stoned to the bone folks can get a bit "hairy" .. if you know what I mean. lol ...
One of the best young players out there right now. Nice to see. Dude is killing it.
Also, like 200 people that down voted this need to buy some new ears.
AND A NEW SOUL....
if you just close your eyes and just listen to the music it sounds so beautiful
Incredible soul for such a young man. Marcus King, you rock!
I was on vacation in Nashville and saw him on the street buying an amp, he was really respectful, I saw this video and recognized his face the world is small
Now that is 20 minutes & 33 seconds of pure enjoyment!
There are singers and there are musicians..Then every once in awhile a phenomenal gift of harmonic flow straight from heaven finds it's way to hungry hearts in dire need of tangible musical substance to replenish the weary soul!
And thus a freaking incredible 🌟 Star Is Born!
I've asked for very few autographs in my lifetime I would love his!
Little in life impresses me This young man is beyond impressive! God Bless Him!
So true. Saw him at Madison Square Garden Friday night with Chris Stapleton. I got two of those Stars on one stage in one night. 💕💕💕💕
Thank god there is still good music being made by people like Marcus king 👑! 🎸✌🤘
Love how this young man touches old souls.
Beautiful, Thank you.
WOW! Larger than life is what I have to say. You are proof some people are born to do ONE THING! YOU are a music man!
My favourite artist, new album, and live show. The Marcus King hat trick.
Great Comment! And he himself is what we call a Quadfecta...lol.. He sings, he plays, he writes and he produces...ALL on a HOF level too.
Well said! It must be that magical hat!😉
Saw the Marcus King Band play live for the first time a couple weeks ago. That man is an amazing guitar player that plays in an amazing band. They were all in sync. Half the show I just stood there in awe witnessing them play.
Jmar Im jealous. I was too broke to see him when he was in Milwaukee 3 months ago.
@@murphragous Him and his band played at a small bar in Indiana for a pretty low price. They came out after their show ended and hung out with everyone. I highly recommend the next time they are around.
he and his band are playing with Tedeschi Trucks Band in a couple weeks near me... i can't wait!!! :0)
@@db9885 I have never had a chance to see Tedeschi Trucks Band play. Both bands are filled with talent!
Good day to wipe someone ass
Im just sittin here....this shakes me down to my feet. This for me is what music is for. Just sitting and shutting up and letting it in.
Excuse my language but, Afuckingmen.
Could not have said it better myself! This kid is freaking amazing!
It's also amazing having so much love and support from you guys ,,,I love you all
Keep supporting ❣️
@@marcuskingofficial4077 Thanks for the great music!
I loooovvveee this dudes acoustic stuff. Hes great at the blues, but I 1000x prefer his solo acoustic stuff. I'd buy every acoustic album he came out with
completely agree on this, I hope he "figures" that out and does more of it as his career blossoms
That's the absolute truth this man ever makes an acoustic album I made by four five of the same one because I'll be wearing them out I saw him when he was 12 in Greenville a local night spot with his dad he was a badass then
Thanks for supporting
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💯 agree!
I totally agree. I dig his jazzy stuff but something about simple acoustic songs that always resonate with me. One of the reasons I just love the Milk Carton Kids.
Upstate sc in the house with a fucking goat 🐐 🔥 🔥 Marcus u are soo good! I hope one day when the road has ended you understand how much us fans appreciate all the long tours an crazy days an nights! We love you man! ❤🔥🔥🔥
Billy Strings brought me here. This guy is such an inspiration to me as a singer/songwriter. The messages and frames of his work hit me right in the gut because music is such a cathartic tool for heartache. I pray I get to see him in concert one day. Thank you, Marcus!
BILLY BROUGHT ME HERE TOO!!!
Yup, Billy is the MAN he showed me the way to Marcus also , that "summertime" duet! Loved it so much!
This kid has mad talent...Goodbye Carolina is just lovely
Can't decide which is better. The guitar of the singer.
He's the real deal. Bluesy as all get out. Fantastic young guitar player, plus he has the emotive voice to really bring it lyrically. Cant really ask for more. So glad there's still a few guys out there that care about proper playing and song writing.
Introduced to this guy by another amazing gentleman who will forever have my heart. Whenever I hear this man sing, brings all the wonderful conversations & memories flooding back with a poignant smile & a ‘what if’ . Forever my heart PJ.
Wow. So great! It's not too often you find yourself about to clap at the end of a performance that you're not watching live... But I did after watching this.
exactly the same over here!
el primero que escuche de marcus hace años, me acuerdo que me llego su musica, tiene como una profundidad y sensibilidad que me atrapo, hoy lo volvi a escuchar despues de mucho tiempo y la verdad que me volvio a emocionar, gracias marcus
Out of the 1.7 mil views I probably have the million. My favorite artist right now, keep it up Marcus!
God damn i miss my dad. he'd love this guy.
2:58 seconds in, and I have tears streaming down my face.
'Ol Soul'.......
Marcus.....keep on keeping on...We love your spirit and music genius.
Absolutely marvelous. God Bless the good ol USA for given the world music and talent like Mr King. Listening down here in Australia.
have you heard of tyler childers?
Great singer? Absolutely. Great guitar player? HELL YES.
10:00 "GOOD-BYE CAROLINA" ~~ I dreamed of the day when I'd hold you in my arms again
Read you all the letters I wrote but never sent
Give you all the pieces of me
To put 'em back together
Put them back together again
Life has a way of writing your story for you
And the hero doesn't always get his girl
What if you could change the ending to the novel they been writing
Leave no resolution
So, Goodbye Carolina, searched my whole life to find you
I hate to leave you but I hope you'll know
Where I'm going I'll be seeing you
So hold my hand as I'm leaving
Hoped my pain would be enough reason
I'll see you on the other side of the Blue Ridge sky
But now I'm going
Hate to tell you goodbye
Say it takes a selfish man to leave on out from his old hometown
Without saying why he's going
But you can come take the rest of me
Early in the morning
Tell me your goodbyes
Where I'm going I won't have these reminders of what I lost
What was taken away from me
And I hope you'll understand I was a broken man in my own hometown
Need to find my own peace
So, Goodbye Carolina, searched my whole life to find you
I hate to leave you but I hope you'll know
Where I'm going I'll be seeing you
So hold my hand as I'm leaving
Hoped my pain would be enough reason
I'll see you on the other side of the Blue Ridge sky
But now I'm going
Hate to tell you goodbye
So goodbye Carolina, searched my whole life to find you
I hate to leave you but I hope you'll know
Where I'm going I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
I'll be seeing you
Mmmm..mmm...
thank you for this. it meant even more reading along. he is incredible
i am right there with you on this one.
After losing a beautiful daughter at birth, I fell into a life of cocaine addiction.....ended up in prison with a 10 year sentence for drug sales.....wrote these same letters on paper (sent some and tossed others).....as I lost my wife and my family.
Song is some of the best shit ever written.
We have all been there in some aspect of this song in our lives.
Not sure why I shared that. But the song says everything I felt as I lost everything....
I've listened to this guy for awhile and this tune reminds me where I don't want to go again. Thank you Mr King.
@@pdl46lundy55 I am so very sorry for all of your loss! I pray 2021 will be a gentle wind of God's blessings upon your life!
This is absolutely the best blues I’ve ever heard this young man has lived what he sings about his emotions tell the story and I’m 62 years old 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☮️
My introduction to this string ringing mf! Been listening to his music for a good 4 hours now and had to loop back to where it started. What a voice and soul with some amazing string work! Nothin but love for this guy!
The composition of Remember..... Jesus. Goosebumps, man.
I have listened to this guy every night for the past 2 weeks. It’s literally my new favorite addiction.
Some of us love sporty ball. Others love music. But all of us need to use our hearts to tell us which one we should focus on. The heart never lies, and it's never wrong. The mind however, can be a real asshole, and it'll lead you astray and convince you of things that just ain't so. Ignore it unless it's there to backup what your heart is telling you to do.
This is great music. I'm thankful that you listened to your heart.
Saw this EXCELLENT band at Dohney Blues Festival in Dana Point, CA last week and was completely blown away. This is the most exciting music since Leon Russell backed Joe Cocker. Good grief after listening to these guys I realized I have been starving for really good blues rock for years ! Excellent songs, totally excellent playing, and amazing vocals. Can't wait to see them again !
PJ "the most exciting music since Leon Russell backed Joe Cocker"..I hope everyone appreciates what a profound statement that is! He's the real deal! I've also discovered Billy Strings. I get that from him too! If you haven't checked him out, do!
@@johndeem5554 Will do, absolutely !
Same, he was awesome at Doheny
listen to the tenskey brothers.. lost arts of music brought back to life
@@johndeem5554 and it also means we/them/us are all getting older...and with our age, the appreciation of the music and the understanding of the lyrics, making the aging trip so much more enjoyable
This is the new artist everyone should Share,share,share!!!!!
I love you my great fan
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Yeah Bubba this dude is my new favorite cat man!
just stumbled onto him an hour ago. that second solo in the song 'homesick' @(4:20) just knocked my ding in the dirt, so I started to pay attention. wow huh!
And his voice is like Gregg Allman meets Paul Rodgers to boot! fucking awesome right on Marcus Almighty!
If y’all don’t know, he can play some nasty blues on the guitar. Check him out more- he’s real music
This man should consider coming out with an acoustic album!! I’d have it on repeat
One day Marcus will be a great artist, but for now he needs to feel the pain of life for about 30 more years then his songs will resonate with a deeper understanding of life’s joys and sorrows !!!
Damn that guitar sounds so good. Props to Marcus too. Ive watched this video so many times and i just cant get over how good that sound is.
Ought to.....Adirondack top
Yeah, I went and yelled at my guitar after watching this. Lol
Tone in them fingers
Lowell George reborn....... When Marcus King plays I see Lowell George. Don't try to figure it out,..... it just is!
What a compliment that is as well! Marcus you are a prodigy and stay in the present moment with your music and only look forward!
One of the best voices in the world today.
Randomly found this. This guy has a great voice and great style. I don't know if it's blues, country, or what, but I'm glad I found him.
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He's like, "I'm not really much of an acoustic player..."
I'm over here like, "That guitar was over 18, right?"
love it! agreed! he's brilliant on the guitar and his vocals are soul reaching...he's my new fav and i get to see him live in portland in feb! can't wait!!!
I think that's what Jimmy Hendrix said the one time he played the acoustic and everyone jaws dropped (and still are) on the floor somewhere in that club. And yes there is footage of it somewhere and it *sounds* like an electric with bends and all. Wizard.
Brad Biggs I am still laughing at this comment. Wow. I caught corona virus laughing so hard
Actually lol'd at this
@@walkingnap611 Same
“Takin a break from writing..”.
Wow. What a vision, what a songwriter, what a musician. Not many people make me feel what they feel coming from their instrument or voice. I’m telling ya, kid…I was bawling.
What a voice.
GO SEE THIS DUDE LIVE !!! Holy shit.... his band is amazing, he is a RARE talent, and only 21-22 years old, just an awesome, player, singer, writer...man... just unbelievable playing and singing.
He's that old? I'd would've guessed 15 or 16
Now that I've heard him talking about drinking I'd say your right. Just got quite the baby face
What in the world! Such a rarity that you see so much soul and journey trapped inside a man barely in his 20’s. Blessed and thank you for your sharing your gift Marcus. Look forward to the journey you take us on.
Markus King, Don't know where u came from, but u r very real, compelling. U drew me in right away. Ur blues have lots of soul, just the way it should b. Best 2 u in music, u r an original.
Little ol Greenville SC..... Drummer is from Little ol CLEMSON....Good things going on in SC
I think I have listened to 10 hours of Marcus in the last week alone. So good.
This song hits me. I'm born and raised Carolina. The nature is beautiful; the best of all worlds. However, something seems beyond has me feeling curious.
I've been jamming through this guy's entire available catalogue for the past few hours and I have to say now, without a doubt, I feel like he's best with nothing but a guitar and a microphone - I am for sure a fan now, either way - and he is a fantastic electric guitar player there is absolutely no doubt about it - his soloing on the electric stuff is always top tier and innovative (ex. his allman bros solo w soullive and john scofield) but at a certain point it just becomes more of an exercise in hearing variations on a single musical premise than enjoying where it's going or what it's making you feel - There's more than just blues, rock, and blues-rock in there. He's got more to explore in there creatively - I wonder what he's listening to right now - If I were to give him a pre-record mixtape of vibes I'd want him to absorb, not songs to cover, but thematic and tonal directions I think he might want to explore, it would include
tUnE-yArDs - Whokill
Caetano Veloso - Transa
Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine
Tom Waits - swordfishtrombones
Interpol - Antics
Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
If I were producing him, or just smoking weed in the back of the studio, I'd prefer to let his voice do more instrumentation - blend it into some interesting open chords - get him a looping pedal to practice layering vocals and instruments when he's writing new material - drift a bit from his wheelhouse (traditional rocky bluesy guitar-heavy choices) - maybe pick up a few unexpected covers - I'd be interested in hearing his take on
Judee Sill - The Lamb Ran Away with the Crown
Gram Parsons - A Song for You
Nick Drake - Place To Be
The Magnetic Fields - All My Little Words
What it comes down to, for me, is longevity, for a musician - and his real artistic currency - what he brings to the table after the meal is eaten - is an interesting and personalized vocal take over his own interesting and innovative guitar phrasing - it is a consistently winning arrangement. Now to just take that simple premise and build upon it with diverse and elevated inspiration. Pick up some new vibes, lay down some old ones. To the vinyl! We record at dawn.
Dude I was so stoned when I started typing that, I must've lost my train of thought about 32 times. Now, no longer stoned, I still somehow agree.
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My goodness. This kid is phenomenal. He is a natural. He is the whole package, I mean he is in the guitar wholy s**t!!! The passion with which he performs is contagious. I AM A FAN BY GOLLY!!!
Wow, just wow! I think he needs to do more acoustic arrangements. I love all his other music too but this setting seems to suit him even better.
Brent Edger You are so right.
Absolutely. This is most definitely his best setting just a guy with his guitar. You can hear passion and pain
Sitting here in Germany and it feels like i left Carolina...What a great Songwriter.
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This kid is INSANE!! Reminds me alot of Chris Stapleton. Outstanding
I love him. He is one of the singer songwriter guys that's coming up that blows me away.
He's adorable and that voice...omg!!!
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@@marcuskingofficial4077 Your the best Marcus, hope you get up to Canada soon to do some shows.
Born with a gift 👍
He's got me sold . Thought they were all gone "WOKE" Don't change Marcus !
Theres more tallent in the crud on his fretboard, than in most music released today!
pure.
I was listening to Teddy, Alan Stone and then this guy popped up. COLOUR me impressed I LOVE IT, where has this been hiding.
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@@marcuskingofficial4077 Fake account.
Marcus is a pure genius at his craft. God willing, once this pandemic settles down, i'll get to see him live. His music touches your soul.
There is a certain man spirit that jumps from soul to soul .
We all have it .
But some of us can make its voice come put through our hearts and mouths.
It cuts thru steel and makes gorgeous women melt
Nothing contrived here. Raw Talent. The real deal unencumbered by enhancement.