The greatest song writer alive today. I saw his show a few years ago in in Mississippi. After the show, he actually hung around and mingled with the audience. I approached him, introduced myself and to my astonishment he assumed a relaxed posture, leaned against the wall and proceeded to engage me in conversation. I tried not to be a total fanboy, but it was hard. I will treasure the memory.

@JoeyMcGee

3 жыл бұрын

one of the most under rated songwriters of our time!

@stephencopping9953

3 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you heard Darrell Scott, if not check him out .I think you might like him.

@Abe18874

Жыл бұрын

I've seen him a few times. And it is awesome that he hangs and mingles. I think his look when he sings makes people think he doesn't want to be bothered. Hardly. I just love the scenes and stories he is able to just make appear in your mind and his voice and melody just put the words all together. I love his music. Every song, and that cannot be said about any other artist in my inventory.

@efremlee6990

3 ай бұрын

He's just like you

McMurtry is so under rated it it's insane...

@plainjimmy748

3 жыл бұрын

Totally

@Plainthelegend

2 жыл бұрын

dido

@kevinmsxwell9919

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! His Songs are as AWESOME as his Dads books! Both are marvels!

@bs1820

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy it while you can. Go see him live when you can sit close enough to see him sweat.

@MG-re4lw

Жыл бұрын

I disagree. He’s absolutely known for being a prolific song writer and musician. I have never heard anyone underrate him. He’s under-known perhaps.

I’ve seen James many many times over the years beginning with the “Where’d You Hide the Body” album. He rarely disappoints live. Sometimes you can tell the road has worn him down a bit, but his guitar playing is always the driving force of his band. His electric sound is effortless, full, and he can create an amazing sustain. He’s the dustbowl version of Bob Dylan, the echoes of Woody Guthrie, and the best everyman songwriter alive.

Mr. Mcmurtry is a living American treasure.

Lifetime fan here. He sings what I think inside but never express verbally. And yet I couldn't even begin to formulate the words to express it anywhere near how he does.

@OffGridColoradoLiving

6 жыл бұрын

Me too! Are you coming to Austin? He plays the Continental Club wed nights.

My wife and I had the pleasure of attending Jame's show a couple of weeks ago in Oregon. The show was excellent and we were also able to have a brief and pleasant conversation with James after the show. We enjoyed meeting him and he struck me as a nice genuine hard working man. He looked tired which is certainly understandable with the hectic schedule he and his band mates keep. They had another show at a women's club in southern California the next evening and it was already after midnight in central Oregon when we were speaking. He certainly is a solid professional musician with exceptional talent. I complimented his top shelf writing skills as we talked and I also noted his humble demeanor and palpable talent. I would highly recommend his excellent music and entertaining show to just about anyone. My wife and I look forward to our next opportunity to attend another concert of his.

This guy is amazing. He's notorious as a song writer, his vocals are unique and perfect for conveying the feel and purpose of the lyrics, but his guitar playing is SO fucking underrated. Listen to Chactaw Bingo on Live in Aught-Three -- his ability to play rythem and lead at the same time is steller.

the reason he is not a household name is because most people could not see quality and talent if it hits them in the head ! he is a treasure that only a few can recognize!!!

Amazing to me, 70K views and only 840 likes! James is an astounding talent, So glad Horses and Hounds was nominated!!!!

We can’t make it here anymore was the song that peeked my interest and now I’m a full on fan. Been bingeing all his songs like I’m high on dope and hooked on Jesus!

Love James he is great. Get the fire going get the beers out and just enjoy 😉 an artist and so down to earth

I was pushing his first record to my little fledgling home grown crowd in Crested Butte, Co KBUT-FM he had a great song called "I'm not from here, I just live here" Everybody in the Butte could relate to that one. Stecklein7, I hear that!

One of my faves! Can't wait to see him again.

Unsung musical hero

one of the best Sunday shows i've ever had the privilege of attending at the 30-A festival... the room was filled with writers respecting the relaxed atmosphere... 2014 had a good moment...

One of my best friends lured me down to Gruene Hall on a very rainy night to enjoy the evening. The hall was about half full and there were holes in the beer bottles. A very fine night.

This guy is great...i have never heard someone play the twelve string like that since Leo K.

@DaveDraperGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

And all with a flatpick!!! Amazeballs.

1 of if not the best songwriter in the world the past few years at least.

That’s some great songs ❤❤❤

We've been a fan of James McMurtry for 25 years.

I would go to every concert of his, he is just amazing

@rtoadietodd

7 жыл бұрын

Elsa I went see him in Belfast last night..Top songwriter and story teller .. Brilliant band as well.. Outstanding night..

6 жыл бұрын

I had only ever been familiar with him by reputation until I saw him open for Jason Isbell this week. I was literally hanging on his every word. A masterful storyteller who really knows how to put a song across. He definitely made a new fan in me.

@bs1820

Жыл бұрын

He plays pretty much every week in Austin at the Continental club

Loved sxince the mid-twen tith century...'No More Buffalo' just slayed me ...still does!!!

That's one helluva talented family...

What a great songwriter!!!

Great guitar sound, and YES from an Ovation, and very classy lyrics...superb

What a song writer!!!!!!!

Why is this guy not a household name? He is the Springsteen of my generation, or rather what Springsteen wanted to be, anyway. Harry Chapin was never this harsh, but never remember the world being as hard back then.

@howardrobinson4938

Жыл бұрын

Not a household name? Have you never heard of sports bars?

"can't make it here anymore" true!

My lady and I managed to see Mr. McMurtry play at the Continental Club a few years ago during our pilgrimage to Austin. Last twenty minutes of a solo acoustic set. But oh, those twenty minutes!!!

Best ever!

Mr McMurtry is not even released in Australia. I found a reference to one of his songs in a Steven King novel The Dome. I had a listen to a song called Talkin at the Texaco and as a result, nagged my local record store guru until he got me an import of Just Us Kids. I made copies for my mates and the rest is history. I play in a band and Texaco is a regular. Sorry no royalties for you James, but if you ever come to Margaret River West Australia to play, we will all be there and we will buy all your merch. Legend!

Great!! The first song reminded me of my first marriage

Legend statius 🤠

Just my humble opinion, but James is the best guitarist l have ever heard in my 71 years on the planet. Aint no Clapton,Hendrix,Django,Atkins or anybody else could hold a candle to him

@1om8cat

3 жыл бұрын

@AWelsh Celt I agree. But also I'm in awe that he can manage to somehow sound as full as a complete band while playing solo. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4t5rLKqetfAo84.html

@cdane7

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s not go overboard. He’s a damn fine guitar player with a style all his own but not as good as those names you mentioned. But I’ll tell you what he is: He’s just as good a songwriter as any of the best songwriters of all time. You’ll be hard pressed to find anyone better with a pen.

I really dig James' music and lyrics.

Has a better song ever been written the song describes life

John Prine, Todd Snider, and Jimmy Mac...my drugs of choice.

@christopherconduff1964

5 жыл бұрын

McMurtry is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Chills and tears brother .

@etiennedegaulle3817

4 жыл бұрын

Never heard of Todd Snider. I'll check him out.

@absolutcorrupt

4 жыл бұрын

@@etiennedegaulle3817 Huge variety from Todd, just poke around and look at his live stuff. He's fantastic and hilarious.

@janniemackay1893

4 жыл бұрын

And John Haitt. Another great word man.

@H7Auction

3 жыл бұрын

@@janniemackay1893 Fo Sho! I caught John Hyatt in Boise, Id at the Wilma Theatre. He did a 2 hr show. While his band took breaks , he soloed with a harmonica and guitar.

This is fantastic!

Yep - An American Treasure. Storytelling at it's best.

Awesome !!!! kind Sir Mary of the woods a big fan of your lyrical talents.as well as your guitar. happy in Whipoorwill Oklahoma. Hulah Lake hula girl..Moana.mo fro....mother frozen.........

This is awesome

☮️

@joannehack7588

11 ай бұрын

🪐🌙🇺🇦✌🏽💥🙏

This shoulda have been the "HIT"💜

nice one! enjoyed it

Nothing but brilliance!

@johnwashburn3793

Жыл бұрын

I have a friend who hates Ovation Guitars. They have amazing necks and sound like they don't give a damn what he thinks.

@lukeswain1752

Жыл бұрын

@johnwashburn3793 the body of the guitar is idiotic. But they usually sound really good. I've got a 6 string ovation. Good sounding guitar!

@johnwashburn3793

Жыл бұрын

@@lukeswain1752 I have had a 12 fret 6 string with a 1 7/8" nut and slotted headstock for about 45 years. I have played the heck out of it over the years. It is not my best sounding guitar I have, but still fun to play.

Brilliant

He reminds me of John Prine with an edge. Prine is my favorite, RIP. I just discovered James and hope to see him live someday.

gritty realism is a hard song to write and a harder song to sing, Mr.Mc lays it down and tells it through gritted teeth cos he fuckin means it!

This song is still true today.

He's a genius, simple as that.

Impressive

Strange to see him play an Ovation, however I think he's in the golden age of his writing.

@dunebillyofswanbeach4294

10 ай бұрын

I know. It’s not an impressive sound. Ovations never did it for me, much too tinny.

Take all my money, attention, and imagination. Mesmerizing. This is what I want.

Can you please tell me what microphones you are using in this recording ?

Love the song... Double drop D tuning, Capo at the 5th fret...anyone know the chords he's playing?? I am trying to figure it out by watching the video but it is cumbersome....

late to this great clip. is there a chord and tuning guide for this?

Ain't no fan of scissors, but I am a fan of james mcmurtry .

And, well kids...that's how it's done.

Anyone know the tuning?

@jmdbb

4 жыл бұрын

mediajammer looks like drop d then he tunes back to standard.

I'm gonna have to get used to the short hair.....always my fave from first listen...

Its a shame this was removed ftom spotofy

that James, he's still pretty spry

@ensinitas

3 жыл бұрын

Hah...we see what you did!

I see a lot of videos I don't like but I never feel the need to click the thumbs down on a music video. I just move on. Who are the ten people that didn't like this?

@KatKrueger

2 жыл бұрын

Who cares?

@phipross

Жыл бұрын

CEOs? 😊

Song is great! But official video is better just because of the bartender

this is real country not that main stream shit

I got a mad coming on and it's gonna be dreadful

Such a shame this great talent fell for the great govt covidd sham & vaxxine porn, as well as social woke absurdities... Somehow still, I love his music.