It’s fun to hear this recorded the way it sounded the first time I heard it. Great take and vibe man!

@carsonmckeemusic

9 ай бұрын

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't singing some of your guitar licks during mixing...thanks dude.

@tahoemike5828

9 ай бұрын

Y'all can write. Nice one guys.

@bigcatnap

3 ай бұрын

Carson is there different tuning here? Trying to learn it for an open mic night. Incredible song and version. TY

@brendanbennett6846

2 ай бұрын

​@@bigcatnapTune down a full step to D Standard

@bigcatnap

2 ай бұрын

@@brendanbennett6846 TY!

A unique voice in music. Carson baritone pitch is so strong and his phrasing so distinctive that he can sound like a full band with just a rhythm guitar accompaniment. Impeccable choice of material.

@beefstroganoff1774

9 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more; very well put

@claudioas

2 ай бұрын

isn't he a bass?

What a fookin storyteller. The whiskey soaked crunch on the ‘arm’ of the law is brilliant

@officialWWM

9 ай бұрын

Agreed. I wish I could write lines like that!

Seriously one of the BEST tunes I’ve ever heard. Carson is DA MAN!

I don't know how you did it but this solo version is more haunting than the version featured on the Unamericana album. Brilliant.

Love it when Carson uploads when you're already on a Carson spree lol. Love this spooky version of my favourite murder ballad!

@carsonmckeemusic

9 ай бұрын

I know 🤖

I can hear Josh's fills in my head haha, great version tho

@carsonmckeemusic

9 ай бұрын

Saaaaame

@deborahchapman222

9 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Loved it 🥰

I've run out of words to say how talented you are. But you are talented for sure. Thanks Carson

Reminds me of "The Wayfaring Stranger" 😊

One of the coolest songs and it needs to be heard!

Always enjoyed this murder ballad. You certainly can write them. If you have actually committed a murder all the evidence was there all along lol

Loved this when it first came out, still great! Keep making the music!

This sounds so good! I love this original! Sounds like a hit from the 50's or 60's from one of the great musicians of the time, but it's uniquely you - not derivative of anything.

Great song. Great lyrics. Great guitar. Great voice. Sounds like it's coming right out of the past.

Magnificent. Hearing you sing this sends chills up my spine. Great song, wonderful voice.

"Birdshot loaded RIFLE" ? well, there are .38's loaded with bidhsot/snakeshot but a rifle cartridge? New invention but...awesome song and singing Carson!

@carsonmckeemusic

9 ай бұрын

I’m something of an inventor myself

This is a quintessentially Carson ballad. BUT, for some reason, when the .357 put a hole through his chest, the song started reminding me of El Paso - the young, brash lover too overcome with love for his girl to care about his life. I loved listening to this!!

This is amazing. I LOVE this song on the album and the solo version gives me chills. Beautiful.

They say the most successful songs sound vaguely familiar - I can't decide whether this is the traditional folk song "Wayfaring Stranger", Chris Rea's "The Road To Hell" with the bridge from "You're The One That I Want" from Grease, or something else. Good song either way. ;)

@annadeak1184

9 ай бұрын

The chorus reminds me of Wayfaring Stranger, but at some level they can even be in a dialogue of some sort :)

Love this song - so much stank on this version too!

An absolute belter!

Carson makes funny faces while he sings

I watched the original so many times, it was the first song I learned by ear. thanks for uploading this fantastic version!

I stared down a .22 with bird shot, lost half an ear to a bowie knife but a .357 aint no trifle... badass!!!

Breathtaking delivery, Carson. Such excellence on so many levels!

Love this! Carson you tell the best story. Burlington Bill (just north of Chi-town) busking on the road and here on you tube.

Fantastic songwriting! That throwback stark feel with the acoustic reminds me of classic folk tales from some of the greats. Power on Carson!

Speechless - absolutely epic, haunting rendition.

this popped into my head a few days ago. truly amazing how you're able to tap into a context and time that is so removed from us now.

Magnificent song and fantastic performance! If the Boss asked Tom Waits to contribute a tune to the Nebraska album, I imagine it might sound something like this. Highest praises and compliments!!

I am embarrassed how long it took me to figure out what this reminded me of... "Wayfaring Stranger." That said, great job. This is one of my favorites of your originals, for sure.

Excellent solo version Carson, thanks. Just the other 11 tracks to record solo now please....

Love this version. Josh's guitar is obviously perfect in the original, but the vocal in this one: sweet jesus. 👍

Epic songwriting once again. Bravo!

Absolutely love this song. Feels like the perfect pairing to The Ballad of John McRae from your earlier album. Amazing stuff

What well written song. This performance is the bomb. Wow!!

Thank you Carson.

I love the “Wayfaring Stranger” vibes.

Another lovely performance. You never disappoint.

This is fantastic Carson. Elegant simplicity at its finest. 👍👍🎸🎸🎶🎶❤❤

love the ballad

Unbelievable man. If you decide to put this version up on platforms, I'd put it on repeat in a heartbeat. Gonna do that anyways. Cheers!

Love this ❤

Carson, you are a songwriter of the highest order! Please never stop writing songs!

Great tune, gotta love the smile on your face!

Wow, this is great, Carson!

One of my favorite songs from the album, and one of my favorites to sing along to!

Nice Carson. Edgey. Cash like. Bravo

Great song.

Awesome song!! A nice chilly spook for a late October evening. Love the hint of Tom Waits wafting through the dark foggy night!!!

fantabulous ... thx man

The grit in this version ughh I love it!

It’s always a great pleasure to listen to Carson, thank you.

What a fantastic talent for painting pictures with words

This is my fav song of yours! Wow!

I've heard the album version so many times, my brain keeps adding fantom Josh to the chorus :) Excuisite performance nevertheless. Thanks Carson!

Excellent!

Love this just Love it !!!

Reminds me of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. Which I loved hearing you sing!!

So nice to hear you break this song out on your own... great take, Carson!

Bravo Carson, cette chanson est magnifique. Voix et jeu de guitare sont au rendez-vous. Merci pour ce moment magique. Amicalement - François

That is a great version !! Sounds like a classic already.

Masterclass in songwriting, what a performance

So Good

Good work, sounds great

Epic

This is a amazingly great song. You are a very Talented Song writer, vocalist and musician Carson. I sure enjoy your Tunes when you post them.

Carson, your songs never miss. Great job & I hope you continue to make incredible music.

Nice! I've always liked this chord progression. Even more with this original. Thanks.

Wonderful stuff Carson, bravo.

Excellent ! Your face goes through all the expressions, you tell us a story that makes us want to follow you to the end... of the song of course ! Bravo, I love your style ! 👍👍

So good!!!

Simple awesome Love the raspiness and grit Absolutely loved it!!!!!!!!!

Wow! Very impressively understated.

CARSON I LOVE YOU

This songs reads like Hemingway! Brilliant!

Nice one Carson, always good to hear from you 🙂

Great song and really nicely sung. Always enjoy your songs.👍👍🇨🇦

Amazing song and talent. Always looking forward to your new music.😊

Fantastico, bravissimo 👏

Awesome. Beautiful story telling.

How fun is this? Thanks Carson!

Such a gem of song! Very Waitsian lyrics...

Chills!!! Way to go, Carson! 👏

You need way more subscribers!

You are so talented Carson, my favourite singer. Great song and performance too.

Wonderful. You never disappoint!

Carson, your voice is the real thing. This is cool.

Outstanding.

You're a marvel, Carson. Don't get me wrong, I love the stuff you do with all the others, your brother too, but that version of Simple Twist of Fate you did solo in the park, hooked me years ago. You, Mr McKee, are a marvel. Just go. Just go...

would like to see him live

Good Job!

🔥

Love that singing voice! 💙

Nice 👍🏼

Monster talent.

Lovely. Thank you.

Carson, you should write a song about bird poop landing on the people that deserve it.

Love it!! Great song Carson!

Wayfaring cherry wine