Every time I listen, I wish that I could give him another thumbs up.

@maxcruz666

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@mimimc4723

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like that on everything he sings.

@dmack1827

3 жыл бұрын

I gave him one for you.

@zodrel

3 жыл бұрын

Me too Max and TennRides!!!

@TantraJames

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

You've got a great voice Carson. There is a group of us just waiting for the rest of the world to sit up and take notice. Love watching you, Josh, Reina, and Toni. I'd rather listen to the four of you than anyone on the radio. Bravo

@dlbstl

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, except I don't know if I want the whole world to take notice, because I like them just the way they are. I don't know if Fame would make them change! That's why everybody should become a patron and help them out through patreon. Then they wouldn't have to chase Fame and instead be themselves.😄

@bolark60

4 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly.

@LindaPerry_337

4 жыл бұрын

@@dlbstl Did you know they toured Europe & the UK in 2019? Soon they are doing a few more concerts in the USA as well as Australia. I'll be seeing them in Sydney, Australia in April 2020. **** I wont be seeing them in Sydney anymore. Circumstances have changed and I am unable to travel at this time.

@garysandiego

4 жыл бұрын

dlbstl Yeah. It’s not like we want him to feel obligated to comb his hair or something....

@LindaPerry_337

4 жыл бұрын

@@garysandiego I wish my hair was as thick and curly as Carson's.

This was one of my Dad’s favorite Willie songs. We lost him in February. This song was used in his service. Your version is wonderful, it brought me to tears while remembering my Dad. Thank you so much.

I've heard this song over and over for ages. I'm old enough to remember when this was first released in 1975. But Carson, YOUR version brings tears to my eyes. Every. Single. Time. Just wonderful.

My God young man you carried that song as if it was meant for you to sing. What a smooth meaningful voice you have.

Carson you’re bringing much joy to many people. Thank you!!

@CJBW335

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, keep the fabulous numbers coming! So good.

Carson you have a very special voice my friend I can listen to your music all day. I love country music and I think you're made for it. Can't wait to hear more of your music...thanks for sharing your talent with the world...GB!

Great cover of one of the iconic songs in country music history. Roy Acuff and Fred Rose are smilin' down, but Willie's cover is still the best. On the other hand, everyone check out Carson's cover of "Good time Charlie, sings the blues". It is an amazing cover and I think better than any cover out there.

Willie is not going to be around forever. Almost 20 years ago I told my wife "We should go see Willie live. He is not going to be around forever". Now here I am saying the same thing, well over a decade later. But if you are going to do the singing, maybe I won't miss him as much.

@jessewestbrook9816

4 жыл бұрын

My brother and I have been saying it for years also, but going to see him in April!!

I am so impressed with the amazing music that you and your good buddy Josh are producing. I am now 76 years old, and while I did not pursue music as a primary career, I stayed close. Having outlived a couple of bands, I am now only observing. And I am truly impressed with what I see. I was thinking the music was dying, but you guys have made it better than it was first time around. Keep doing what you do, both of you. It is so good. You are in my car, my computer, and on my really big TV. Shivers me boys.

I just can't express how much I FREACKING LOVE THIS!

Probably one of the best male voices that I've come across

Lost count of the number of times I've listened to this and I still keep coming back.

This guy can sing any song- ANY song 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@lowellirish

3 жыл бұрын

How bout ... "Rappers Delight?" LMAO

@thanossfinger5960

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

OK forget the music (which is wonderful btw) I have just fallen in love with this guy! Everything about him is so likable, the dinosaur lamp, the nearly but not quite finished rubix cube and Ringo popping out from behind the curtains next to bed. Fantastic video start to finish thank you.

I'll quote the Joker: "Jesus Marimba!" This is so good.

Absolutely beautiful cover of a Willie Nelson song, Carson is such a talent with a fantastic voice.

Whoever downvoted this should have a “black eye crying in the rain.” 😎 In all seriousness, excellent as usual!

@davidpritt5080

4 жыл бұрын

Good Comment Man great comment

@harley8680

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Exactly!

@ronbalentine2905

4 жыл бұрын

Some people lack a soul. It's sad but true.

@malibudolphin3109

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it had less to do with music & more to do with mustache

@buttshaker

4 жыл бұрын

@@malibudolphin3109 What mustache :-)

This is one of the greatest covers I have ever seen in my f.ing entire life.

Mr. McKee, I discovered you a few years back through a YT thread that lead me to the group that you seem to play with frequently. I think that I arrived to your group because I like music that is a bit more classic country, bluesy and rockabilly. Let me say that I really enjoy the fact that, for the most part, you sing in such a way that I can understand every word that you sing. That may sound trivial but it's something that I appreciate. I also find it interesting that your voice in the group (I'm not sure that it has a name) you are the baritone or bass but, when your singing in your own videos, your somewhere between a tenor and a baritone. Just my thoughts. Thanks for your music. I appreciate it, the entertainment that you offer to to the world and I wish you the best of luck in all of your endeavors.

1. Your guitar playing was really on display here! 2. Singin' old Willie tunes is a natural for you. 3. This is a great lead up to The Other Favorites singing Luchenbach, Texas. 4. Where is your brother? Yes, you have to take him with you.

@kathousel

4 жыл бұрын

mediamannaman then “Ruby, don”t take your love to town” before Luchenbach

@mediamannaman

4 жыл бұрын

Kathie Bogue - Fine with me. I love that song! Has Carson dipped his toe into the ocean of Kenny Rogers yet? It would suit him.

@russyeatman5631

3 жыл бұрын

YES. Luchenbach, Texas. Waylan and Willie would agree!

People saying they're born in the wrong generation, and I'm just glad I'm here when Carson creates beauty.

A song, a soul and a singer...what more does the world need...

Willie Nelson’s finest work. Well done Sir.

Someone needs to let Willie hear this!

Carson, I could listen to you sing 6 days straight! Your voice is like velvet. I know of NO other who has done this as well as you. I think I prefer your version over Willie's. WOW! I think I'll go cry now & come back for some more~ Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU for sharing your GIFT! As I ALWAYS say, "Perfect!; & I mean it every time!

Who could thumbs down this video? I bet even Willie would give this a big thumbs up.

Probably the ultimate Willie Nelson cover - great singing and playing, the feel is just right, and the cherry on top is that he looks stoned.

One of the greatest country songs of all time....about time you covered it...nice one!

Carson I love that your little brother is now included in some of your stuff. This version with your golden voice is so inspiring. I will be doing it at a gig soon thanks to you.

Old man says thanks Mac, beautiful...

I’ll have to stop and say this young fella is a pleasant, as well as WELCOMED voice of fresh air... Im 44 and lived my entire life in and around music.... The world is plenty past ready to hear honest vocal melodies... Most ppl don’t Appreciate just how difficult it is to sing On key without using. Vibrato and word slurs t compensate For the lack of vocal ability and training..... And as fake as the world is today God the last thing I want to listen to is dishonest music just give it to me and give it to me straight.... Keep on singing and doing just what you’re doing here if you’re reading I promise you I’m not the only one who feels this way

No doubt... Carson’s got it too. When you hang out with Josh it transfers over and lifts you up to fantastic levels. Good going!

I like it . 1980 if I remember correctly. Big hit for Willie. I was twelve years old and playing trombone in school. Later when I picked up the fiddle I could tell that learning to play notes with the slide of the brass instrument, ( by ear and muscle memory). that it helped on the fret less fingerboard of the violin 🎻 . Made my day to catch your video. Big thanks to you. 😎

@docdarlin5491

4 жыл бұрын

RHS, 1975

@robinhood480

4 жыл бұрын

Doc Darlin Yes, I must’ve been thinking of the other one Honeysuckle Rose in 1980. I even have the LPs and a CD of Red Headed Stranger and forgot the date. Thanks. Somewhere I’ve got a recording of Hank Williams doing the song. On a finally released version of radio show with the Drifting Cowboys.

I have very fond memories of meeting Willie Nelson backstage, and watching him perform this song while wearing my hat. ( a silly tophat that I wore to my high-school prom, but it had a red bandana around it that said Willie Nelson on it ). I have listened to this song hundreds of times and tried to sing it myself in the shower or while driving down the road. So I think I can vouch for your performance here as somewhere far beyond outstanding, far beyond divine. More like that dude that walked on water.

A faultless performance, with less being a lot more. You sure know how to use your voice, which you can bend into blues notes at all the right junctures. The lyrics only seem plain; the emotions are complex. So it takes a special singer to understand how they relate to one another. As for that fantastic solo, didn't see that coming! That enhances the whole song, plus you make the guitar chords take the scenic route back into the story. Super interpreting by a global-class artist...moh

Willie Nelson has an easy voice that effortlessly rolls over the melody as he tells his story. Carson has that same type of voice ( and whether or not Carson had to work like hell to develop it is irrelevant) when he sings to us. It feels like he is just telling us a story but the sound of that voice just carries us to a sweet place. As singers go this is a rare, very rare in fact, quality and we are blessed to be able to just listen. This part us for Carson: If you are just blessed with your singing ability I rejoice in your good fortune and willingness to share it with us. If you worked really hard to be able to sound so effortless... thank you.

@DoctorRockAndRoll

4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting words, most people never get to think about. When i started playin guitar i thought all the very good players (the superstars and players i knew personally) are just blessed with talent. Then i found out most of these guys are working very hard, but will never tell. It´s just cooler to be gifted. (even in Germany, the place being a hard working person is even more appreciated than beeing a kind and friendly one) For the listener it is not important, maybe better not to know how much hard work was possibly done to be so good.

@truckerkevthepaidtourist

4 жыл бұрын

Waylon too. find a lot of times they sang each other songs.. from a songwriter Waylon did a cover Willie did it too.

@tonyhemingway7980

4 жыл бұрын

Willy never sounded that good.

@truckerkevthepaidtourist

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyhemingway7980 No but Willie did🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙃🙃🙃

I've lost count of how many times I've listened to this; it's just BEAUTIFUL. Masterful. It just doesn't get better than this. Thank you Carson for Gracing us with your tremendous talent~

Lots of people can play a song. The best ones deliver a song. They sell the story. You sir, have a great delivery. That good pickin' was icing on the cake.

What people disliked about this effort is beyond me. Good job!

As I stare out my window on a bleak rainy winter day, this song hits a perfect emotional tone. An amazing song by a legendary songwriter performed perfectly and respectfully. Great work and thanks for sharing your old soul with the world.

@majorpayne608

4 жыл бұрын

You're correct awesome job by Carson, However Willie didn't write the song. But his rendition is probably the most memorable.

@thanossfinger5960

3 жыл бұрын

@@majorpayne608 who wrote it originally? I would love to know please. And most songs are written by other artists but they for some reason pass them over to other singers I know the gambler was written for Johnny cash originally before rightfully being passed to the late great Kenny Rogers and it ain't me babe was written by June carter and Johnny cash but saw Bob Dylan best befitting for the song strange eh.

@samnooney

3 жыл бұрын

@@thanossfinger5960 Fred Rose wrote it originally

@johnkantowski5646

2 жыл бұрын

In the bleak midwinter

@MikeJohnson-dr2tu

Жыл бұрын

Now that is a fine compliment ! Well deserved one at that .

Bravo! The best version of this song I have ever heard. And I'm old! Could listen to it over and over! 🎶💕

Waauw, the investment is already paying for itself. Cristal clear mics, Great sound, Great Eastman, Great artist.

This is craftsmanship at its finest

Pretty sure this video would make Willie fire one up and ponder his own existence.

Carson that was the best cover of Willie's version I have ever heard .I'm a singer myself and Willie is one of my musical influences. I often do.this song it was my mother's favorite it brings back memories of her. Thanks so much.

Someone get this guy to a studio in Nashville ASAP!

All I do to keep myself sane is imagine blue crying in the rain, thank you brother.

Nicely done. One of my old guitar players used to cover this song when we had matinees at the country bar. He's gone now but I'll always remember him through this song

Before I even listen..I have waited years, years I tell you, for this song from Carson.

Most people are saying that this is the best version of the song - I agree with them it is and it is not the only cover that you do is better than the original

What a wonderful cover! Thank you for sharing your Living Room/Kitchen and your Bedroom!

Thanks, Carson. You brilliantly demonstrated that you don’t have to be 80, smoke pot, and have a pony tail to sing this song with brilliance. Awesome, soulful singing and playing!

What a golden voice.

Nicely done, appreciate all the videos you and your friends, Josh, Reina, et al, that you do so well. You have not destroyed yourselves as some musicians do. Keep it clean, stay away from the drugs and booze and keep making beautiful music.

SECOND ONLY TO WILLIE AND TRIGGER. EXCELLENT RENDITION.

Just: Thank you for "this" song ... and thank you for "your" music ... bow

Golden voice. Reminds me so much of Roy Orbison.

Always loved this song..... you did it justice my young friend.

I truly enjoy watching you and Josh. Simply wonderful.

And again, u give me goosbumbs. Finaly a artist who's using the original lyrics but still giving it his own flavour. In my top 3 of best covers/tribute's to willy

Perfect song for your voice. It’s just buttery smooth and your vibrato is not overdone. It’s just all so perfect...

Carson like everyone I love your music, voice, and guitar. Racked with grief this week because of last week's sad event. Nothing has consoled me, or helped me stop crying. But you have. Thank you man

I swear you could sing the phone book and make it sound fantastic and you have now turned me into a Willie Nelson fan - thank you so much for such a beautiful rendition of this song by Fred Rose - it's now my all time favourite.

Another great cover by you Carson. Your voice sounds magnificent. I was your age when Willie recorded this here in my home town. It's the song that made him a house hold name around the world. It's been recorded a million times by many singers. You are my second favorite artist to sing it. Well done

@ronbalentine2905

4 жыл бұрын

Nice playing too.

Man that guitar sounds amazing, not to mention the vocals.

Oh, one of my favorite songs of all time!

Straight, pure, manly and just great.

Not ashamed to say I have watched this video at least 20 times in the last month. Nice work Carson!

@michiganborn8303

11 ай бұрын

I've added this video to a special KZread playlist that I can pull up at any time.

Carson is genuinely so talented! Keep the music coming…

WOW! WOW! WOW!

This is the next generation of Great Musicians

I have been following you and Josh for years, it is great to see that you are also working in your channel. Great job Carson.

I wouldn't say you sound like Willie Nelson--he has a distinct, instantly recognizable voice. But you have a really great singing voice all your own, and you can phrase the way you sing a Willie Nelson song to perfectly match his laid-back vocal style. A really good cover!

I may not know this song but I wouldn't have it any better hearing it for the first time from Carson. I also didn't know "Stuff that works" form Guy Clark until I heard it from Carson. What an outstanding personal moment that was...., and to my heart and ears, Carson now "owns" this song from Guy Clark. And as I also said in another video Josh did, I love the way you are "ms-treating" yourselves guys!!

Carson you got the honest part of you just soaking the sound with goodness that is somnthing you have or can manifest. I say great job

As I lie here with the deadly man flu I never realised all the medicine I needed was a dose of Crooner Carson. Just the job, thank you.

@kathidori8504

4 жыл бұрын

How many times a day?

@ald7157

4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe it's possible to overdose so I can take as required.

@kathidori8504

4 жыл бұрын

@@ald7157 get well !

@ald7157

4 жыл бұрын

@@kathidori8504 thank you. I'm sure I'll pull through. 😁

@kathidori8504

4 жыл бұрын

@@ald7157 music heals!

Best version of this song I've ever heard!!

I hope Willie Nelson is listoning to this. He would love this young man & his guitar. Well done, Carson! Keep making your music for years to come. Outstanding voice! Thank you. 🇺🇸🤗🎻🎸🎶🎼🎵

Willie would be proud

Excellent cover simple and beautiful

Very nicely done. great guitar and vocal.

@swagrobloxgamer1531

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't expect to see you here

@davidgeorgea

3 жыл бұрын

I agree loved this rendition full of colour 🤗

@williammills8953

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda looks like buddy Holly some what.

Carlson - thanks again - another great song you have introduced to me! You are a beautiful person!

Thanks Carson you are very talented voice and guitar a star on you tube

You should 100% do a studio version of this and release it. I'm not even kidding this was incredible!

@carsonmckeemusic

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! I did release this performance as a "b-side" with a remixed/mastered version of "Roses & Gloom" on Spotify, iTunes, etc. on Feb 1st...I'd love to get a full band involved at some point, though.

@howardrome6047

4 жыл бұрын

@@carsonmckeemusic The accolades you guys get are envied....However, you are NOT envied for your punctuation. You do not need a comma before "though"...But your singing has made me a subscriber for the first time!

@carsonmckeemusic

4 жыл бұрын

Howard Rome Hah! Thanks man. While the comma may not be necessary, it also isn’t incorrect-it’s just a matter of preference. It’s a vocative comma.

I just listened to this 5 times in a row. I agree with everyone on the smoothness of your voice, but your vibrato is really something. Effortless and perfect. (I personally cannot stand an overdone vibrato). I got the Live from London album a couple weeks ago and it has been playing on a loop in my car for 2 solid weeks. My kids love your music too, and I just caught my 6 year old daughter singing Toni's harmonies on Tennessee Waltz. I can't wait for you guys to come back to KC.

As a big fan of Willie Nelson (The Red Headed Stranger), you young man have done him proud with this cover one of his greatest tunes. Fantastic guitar playing (both parts) and a nice, smooth voice. Great job.

Just what I needed tonight. Best version of this song I've ever heard.

This guy is just Brilliant.

i’m so happy about how active you’ve been lately. love all the work!

A fine and beautiful song can be fresh all over again. So very well done. Thanks.

Great talent, all is good, you and your friends cheer me up, Thanks.

I could almost hear Josh singing the harmony in my head

I love the sound of the mid-side setup on the vocals and guitar. It's a really organic sound. Very nice! 👍

Beautiful. Love your voice. Happy I got to See you in concert with Reina del Cid and Josh Turner. What a show it was.

THIS is why I subscribed to this channel and up vote every video! This right here! And he doesn't even need a guitar full of holes or a bandana headband! Willie, however, could have used a little of that singing face! lol

Great! One of my all time favorite tunes.

Gorgeous, and impressive how you were able to haul-ass back to the bedroom for the solo without missing a beat!

I have been a devoted fan of good vocalists since Frankie Laine to Sinatra/Presley/Baez/McCartney/Yearwood/Sheeran/etc ..... you get the point. The always on point and soothing McKee voice is second to none. I just love it.

Carson, your voice is like velvet. Excellent rendition!