Man I love and miss Chris. I like to tell anybody who will listen that I got to hang with him one night. He was in Buffalo in support of Dirt Floor. I was doing some promo work for Messenger Records to hype the show and ended up with a bunch of posters that Chris was nice enough to sign for people. After we were done I just asked if he wanted to go out for a beer with the group we were with. He said sure and before I new it my wife and I were driving him to the bar. It was surreal because we were both such huge fans. He was a kind and amazingly gifted man who continues to touch and bless my world.

@JohnAllanification

9 жыл бұрын

Joe Joslin stop at the light's to call out to those crossing LOOK WHO WE HAVE IN OUR CAR !

@michellerjackson5776

7 жыл бұрын

Joe Joslin Bless you Joe.. I like hearing Chris was so sociable with you and your wife. Never met him, but closest I got was up against the stage in Chicago, at Martyr's.. back in '99 I believe.

@doktorfeelgood

6 жыл бұрын

Cool story....I was lucky enough to see him once...I love and miss him and his music....still listen to him weekly...

@zr24X4ROCKS

6 жыл бұрын

I have a great story Too , Bowery ballroom nyc, .

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

6 жыл бұрын

So.... do we get to read your story? Please!

Why when I listen to his music I fell in a strange mix of sadness and happines? Do you understand me? He was so great

@rbnachver

9 ай бұрын

Totally understand, He was brilliant Gone way to soon

@Ben-tk1hk

14 күн бұрын

I get it

Talented tortured soul. Beautiful man. Love you Chris. Rest in Peace.

Never forget hearing" Living with the law" the first time. Listened through headphones on a cassette player for three days painting an old junker house. The songs burned so vividly deep in the groove. Don't believe I have ever heard the equal before or since! Left me with a musical longing that I have yet to touch. The lyrical content laid it out sort of like a trip down a mountain road in a dense early morning fog looking into an all day rain Inspiring with urgent desperation! RIP Chris Whitley.

@kristastremel7692

3 жыл бұрын

Had to respond as your recollection also resonated with me. I was a teenager listening to MuchMusic (Canadian equivalent to MTV) back in the day, and when I first heard "Big Sky Country", and later the whole album (also on cassette) it created an feeling of intensity, and this sonic landscape, that I have not experienced before or since, either. I have it on vinyl now, and it takes me back to that place and time, but it also just takes me somewhere else, somewhere that only Chris Whitley could create. Such a bright light, and loss.

Mr. Whitley moves me from head to toe. Hope to sing with him in Heaven.

That guitar melody at the end, like in so many of his songs, always seems like it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. Until the next time. And the next. Even after 30 years. Hope you’re playing somewhere else brother. 💔

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

2 жыл бұрын

I KNOW! Gets me every time, from the first chord to the last....

Beautiful. Soulful. Tender. Rockin'. I love you Chris ❤

The man was an incredible artist that didn’t get the recognition he deserved.

signature sound from the first chord... damn what a loss

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

9 жыл бұрын

Very true - I hear that first chord and the world stops spinning ....

@jjohansen4749

6 жыл бұрын

His tortured soul and emotions are poured into that steel guitar, and man does it sound like the Blues in the best possible way,,,,,,

Living with the law ,one of the greatest albums of all time,RIP Chris .

We miss you, Chris.

Great performance of a great song.

Waiting for to be confessed, On the floor and all undressed. The man can describe the universe in two lines.

Raw..emotion..life.soulfully turned into incredible art..music!

he was gutbucket. he saw and felt things that we all suffer from but none of us could find the words for.

@TheMonolake

5 жыл бұрын

Visionary, poet. Guitar player

He tasted life and wrote about it as it was happening.

I’ve listened to him over the years but this is the first time I’ve heard this song. I’m completely floored. The most soul crushing song and performance ever.

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's an unforgettable song - I hear the opening notes and am stopped in my tracks. We at the ATCW FB group are very fond, as this post illustrates: allthingschriswhitley.com/2015/04/15/i-forget-you-every-day-playlist/

it's encouraging to see that some people get just what this guy was

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

6 жыл бұрын

Forever and ever, AMEN!

I started listening to Chris when the Poison Girl ep came out. Finally got to see him on Dirt Floor with Johnny Lang. Incredible sense of awe when I hear his music. I wept at the news of his passing. Sorrow and gratitude still eminates at the playing of his music. His songs resonated in my soul like none other. Tragic. Genius with grit. Only one who comes close for me is Tom Waits.

It was one of those things, It's Always one of those things, I'm in the lobby of the Granada Theater ( Dallas Tx, ) waiting for the Aussie band The Church, when I struck up an conversation with a very nice couple, and somehow Chris came up in the conversation, and I told them that I missed two of his shows, and that was when he told me that Chris had died, I was floored. Now I realize that one of the shows were postponed due to the cancer. It was one of those things

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

4 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain, David.

I stop everything. . . because of his words and his sound.

Dont know which was more impressive, the incredibly simple guitar or that hypnotic voice. Such a gift and loss to the music world!

He's the best I never experienced and don't know why not many I haven't!!!Fortunate Son

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

Жыл бұрын

I'm kinda fond of I Forget: allthingschriswhitley.com/2015/04/15/i-forget-you-every-day-playlist/

Chris in his absolute prime. Thank you.

This song and Dust Radio are my anthems.

There was and never will be... a performer quite like Chris... RIP, beautiful soul....

Saw Chris Whitley in San Francisco back in 1991; "Living With The Law" had just been released. Toad the Wet Sprocket was the opening act. Great show... good times.

Saw him in the late 90’s in a small bar in Portland. No band just him, his guitars and an amplifier. Amazing I will never forget. He didn’t look well at all, very sad. His performance was awe inspiring. Rock n Roll Hall of Fame what are you waiting for?

Un verdadero exponente de la mejor musica . Un gran artista

Cool guitar and songwriter Chris Whitley-RIP MAN!

I’ve never witnessed perfection in rock n roll, but this is as close as it gets....said with a massive, welling, tear in my eye.

We miss you every day ...

@TheMonolake

5 жыл бұрын

No shit

Humble Chris Whitley!

One of my top 5 songs of all time. Early 90s.. I spun that weekly. I'd love trixie to cover it.

Absolute monster

he is one of the greatest ,i love his music what a loss...........:-(

Genius. 🍉

I cannot stand how sad i am He is gone

@Raed911

9 жыл бұрын

only THE EPIC die young!

@alexhelenius7365

9 жыл бұрын

I just discovered him today, after all these years. Right off the bat the first song I heard from him I knew this was a rare talent to be heard. As they say the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long. Shame that cancer took him so young.

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

9 жыл бұрын

Alex Helenius Alex, you can find lots of bootlegs of concerts on the LIVE MUSIC ARCHIVE. Can't insert the link here, but you should be able to google it.

@joannsantana

9 жыл бұрын

Alex Helenius ...fuck cancer! :(

@ApollonianKing

8 жыл бұрын

+Bugzysmom God has him now.

This is a sad & beautiful love song, he can't forget her if he has to do it every day!

Love this song. This is my favorite version.

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

9 ай бұрын

I'm quite fond of Forget: wp.me/p3GDKV-hK

I have been a fan of his since his voice first hit my ears. I used to have a boyfriend who looked so much like Chris it is scary. I remember him although every day as he broke my heart. Choose booze over me.

I had the good fortune to meet Chris and videotaped his Rocket House tour which is also on KZread as Chris Whitley and Live. Based on his body of work (over 100 original songs) and his musicianship (his mastery of the National Guitar) he should be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. But it will never happen, because some idiot on the selection committee thinks Dolly Parton should get in instead. This performance of "I Forget you Every Day" is absolutely beautiful. Thank you Kate for uploading it. Rest in Peace Chris.

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

2 жыл бұрын

And thank you, Steven, for sharing your RH tour video with us. I just added you to the ATCW Facebook group. Welcome! You can learn a bit about the group and its resources here: wp.me/p3GDKV-sH

@TonyTony1492

2 жыл бұрын

@@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley thankyou. I look forward to participating and sharing some stories.

Miss this man's remarkable art - every day.

Lordy lordy lord, this song and this man. I ache for him every day.

I saw him at the Park West in Chicago in the early 90s Just a guitar and a wood box with a mic in it he taped his foot on the box for a bass drum sound Awsome

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

Жыл бұрын

Was that part of his tour with John Campbell? We don't have that bootleg, but do have one from a week earlier. Let me know if you'd like to hear it; Chris covered ZZ Top's "Jesus Just Left Chicago."

@2Dutchy

Жыл бұрын

@@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley i want to say Michelle Shocked I can’t remember

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

Жыл бұрын

@@2Dutchy Show with Campbell was October 1992, but Chris also played Park West in October 1996. I know he 'co-starred' with Shocked but don't recall when - probably mid to late 90s.

I think Prince would have loved to jam on this.

3am, San Jose rehearsal room floor, with 3 of my best friends. Good times

Hey rickgee. It is the same with me. Discovered him a few months ago. He was a great musician. R.I.P.

omg! this is guy really influensed shakey graves!!!

Wow… great sympathetic band support here. One of a kind-thank u for posting-be great to see more from this date

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

5 ай бұрын

Full playlist of this gig here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3h_k9Ztnby3icY.html

Me too!

I used to alternate happy hours with Chris at the Sun Mountain Cafe in the Village way back in 1988. We worked different evenings, so I got to sit and watch him a few times. He used to just lay a microphone down next to his stomp box and play the hell out of his ancient National Steel guitar. It was an education.

So much genius. Possibly the best six minutes I ever spent on KZread :)

I miss this amazing man every day. It fills me with emotion and life whenever I hear his music. Love you Chris....

CANNOT get any better ..wow; wrung out

This is one of the sexiest

Discovered Chris back in 1994 and was addicted to his music ever since. I even have rare music from his Noh Rodeo days in Belgium. We have the same birthday, pretty cool.

@suitsc

7 жыл бұрын

Ed, You should check the facebook page Katie mentions

Immense artist. The world should make this incredible talent known. The world should recognize his genius for him. He was a god on earth.

Awesome stories everyone! Thanks! I feel an amazingly deep connection to his music.

Grinds my soul. Just takes it down. Damn miss this spirit

Wow.just wow...........

I cant think of anyone who surpasses him. Period.

@paulmoss4402

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

this still makes me lose my breath delicious, raw .... such a loss

Big Sky Country after that!

Count me in as a big fan...only discovered him a few months ago but now he's in my daily playlist...sadhe is no longer with us.

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

8 жыл бұрын

+rickgeee Chris' spirit and music lives on at the All Things Chris Whitley group on Facebook. Join us to access articles, photos, bootlegs, and more.

Damn he was good

Bless you Katie, truly, for all the hard work you've done compiling all this wonderful content. Chris deserves to be remembered right up there with the finest singers and guitarists who have impacted our lives, for a number of us, his music has a depth and soul that simply transcends so much of the music out there, it's really a special cultural treasure. Bless you, Katie, for giving so many the opportunity to discover the magic of Chris Whitley, hear him play and absorb his sweetness and virtuosity.

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

3 жыл бұрын

Bless YOU, David. I'm very happy to foster appreciation of Chris's many gifts and to preserve his legacy so that others might know what you and I already know.

This takes my breath away

Eternal man

WOW. Just found this version...one of the few artists then or now that is better live than on record. GREAT band. I wish he had done more with Lanois, a match for all time, right?

Katie: THANK YOU for compiling this collection and sharing it with people. I can't adequately describe how much I enjoy and am moved by viewing them.

I remember seeing Chris with this Band. Amazing songs, Power. This is the real deal. RIP.

❤❤❤

His CD "Live at Martyrs" (Chicago) is wonderful. Find it while you can. Saw him several times there. At one show he seemed to be really PO'd at the bar crowd for not paying more attention to the music. And he took it out on his guitar, played with rage, was just awesome.

@michellerjackson5776

7 жыл бұрын

michael p. I too saw Chris's show ( one of them) right up against the stage.. Magical. Why is it so hard to see footage of the shoes at Martyr's?! Awesome show I saw.

@janegallup8114

6 жыл бұрын

All the shows I saw I was lucky enough to be leaning on the stage.

Such a great artist one of a kind👌

An amazing artist . He really was..

Dear god I miss him.

@jeremypage4083

6 жыл бұрын

Jesus, what truth.

This performance.. .. Oh So amazing Still a fan, saw him live in a small bar in Vancouver Most happy I did

I love this so much.

2021!!!!!!!

I remember hearing Chris for the first time and being blown away, it was early 90 ties Belgium and very much like this recording, 't was before I saw Thelma and Louise in the movie theater, I missed the whole Brad pitt thing, 'cause I recognised clearly this unusual sound.

no words .. RIP Chris thank you for your music and gifts to all of us

Who could forget??

Tension...and release. Very nice. Thank you.

WoW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bass player is so good

Mystical Troubadour.

divine

wow now I see where Trixie gets her chops from...he lives on.

Bien trop oublié; Il était magnifique.

CHRIS was great , lost a great one.

Daniel Lanois knew how good Chris was. Lanios is one of the best producers out there, and not to mention, a damned good musician in his own right. He has continued the legacy with Trixie.

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

2 жыл бұрын

If you're on Facebook, consider joining the All Things Chris Whitley group to share the love: facebook.com/groups/allthingschriswhitley/

maintenant nous allons écouté un autre style de Blues avec Chris Whitley mais non sans charme sa voix est unique

@DanielPOURSACCONFOLENS

8 жыл бұрын

merci a tous

@KatieDewitz4ChrisWhitley

8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel POURSAC Vous êtes les bienvenus

@DanielPOURSACCONFOLENS

8 жыл бұрын

Katie Dewitz merci a toi passe un très bon dimanche

Wat a brilliant song👏👏👏👏👏

search for trixie whitley,she's his daughter...amazing

i know how u feel

RIP Chris. You remain in my heart.

Folks, thats as blue as it gets.

This is his prime.

If he collabed with Jeff buckley thatd just be great