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I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (Hank Williams Cover feat. Skylar McKee)

Elvis's chords, Hank's blues. This guitar belonged to my Dad's uncle Broadus McKee, a big part of my musical lineage. It's an honor to play it, and I wonder if this isn't the first time it's heard this song. Thanks to Skylar and my parents for helping with the shoot - there was a fair amount of sound dampening and lighting setup involved, which I still can't really do because of my back! And shoutout to Josh Turner for some critical mixing guidance 🙏
Skylar: / brotherbuddyfellow
My Patreon: / carsonmckee
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Guitars: 1960s Kay parlor guitar (Carson), Journey Instruments Overhead FirstClass FP412 (Skylar)
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Camera: Canon SL2 w/ 20-40mm Sigma f/2.8 lens

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  • @Mel0763
    @Mel0763 Жыл бұрын

    This is better than at least 99.9% of anything on so called country music radio these days.

  • @feg953

    @feg953

    10 ай бұрын

    That's the truth! They just don't know what country is anymore.

  • @Yesica1993
    @Yesica1993 Жыл бұрын

    Isn't it one of the saddest songs of all time? I had to learn it for voice class years ago. Could barely get through it. This was beautiful. Thank you both.

  • @wingdwolf56
    @wingdwolf56 Жыл бұрын

    Carson plus old country equals beautiful!! Brother’s harmony is perfect as always!!!!

  • @mediamannaman
    @mediamannaman Жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest country songs. Pure poetry. You boys did it justice.

  • @SpicyCurryWurst519
    @SpicyCurryWurst519 Жыл бұрын

    A Great backing track for the Monday Morning Blues. Thanks guys. Great work and loving the duo content as of late! Skylar‘s grown a lot as a musician too. Awesome to see his ability and confidence grow over the videos

  • @just1mansopinion
    @just1mansopinion Жыл бұрын

    Sibling harmonies are rivaled only by looper self harmonies. And Mckee harmonies are as good as it gets! Great job guys. Cheers\=/\=/

  • @deborahchapman222

    @deborahchapman222

    6 ай бұрын

    I agree the Carson Brothers Harmonies are the best!

  • @Scottie1152
    @Scottie1152 Жыл бұрын

    Annnnd The McKee bros do it again!! Just plain beautiful fellas!!❤❤

  • @gantte
    @gantte Жыл бұрын

    thanks guys - i always love when you two collaborate - Skylar is looking fit and trim - congrats man. Carson, I hope your back issues resolve soon. Keep making the music!

  • @LuckyRN911
    @LuckyRN911 Жыл бұрын

    Harmony only brothers can produce!

  • @ronaldszudy8184
    @ronaldszudy8184 Жыл бұрын

    Hank's masterpiece that speaks to the lonely hours in life with enduring poetry and haunting melody. Thank you for this, Carson and Skylar.

  • @DustyThorburn
    @DustyThorburn Жыл бұрын

    Such a sensitive rendition of the tune Elvis called the saddest song he knew! Great singing, guys. You do Hank's poetry well.

  • @trubbel1601
    @trubbel1601 Жыл бұрын

    wow that was very touching. It is one of the saddest songs of all time

  • @curtismmichaels
    @curtismmichaels Жыл бұрын

    I believe Hank would approve. That was gorgeous!

  • @gillygil8747
    @gillygil8747 Жыл бұрын

    Knowles and Hiram are standing together and listening. Fred just nudged Hank and pointed at you two. Old Hank is smiling. Thanks, I'll play along.

  • @KittyK.
    @KittyK. Жыл бұрын

    “I can't get over that” ~Hank Williams~ from heaven

  • @douglasng7577
    @douglasng7577 Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful. And after that....I'm so loathsome I could cry...about my own singing.😢

  • @TheRycooder
    @TheRycooder Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!

  • @MrA1582000
    @MrA1582000 Жыл бұрын

    Love you two together. Harmony is divine.

  • @EarToTheGroundMusic
    @EarToTheGroundMusic Жыл бұрын

    This is really interesting to me. You've taken the honkytonk out of Hank's version and made it into more of a hymn style... and it works! I think Hank would like this version. It captures poetic lyricism of the song nicely. Also, great job with the brother harmonies (as usual).

  • @carsonmckeemusic

    @carsonmckeemusic

    Жыл бұрын

    Always good to hear from you!! Thank you. There was a *feeling* in Hank's I was trying to focus on. The sadness, the hopelessness, but the weird beauty of it all as part of the human condition. And many kudos to Skylar.

  • @selfemployeed101
    @selfemployeed101 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Thanks to the whole family!

  • @rainydaydiva6320
    @rainydaydiva6320 Жыл бұрын

    My dads fav hank song, I can still hear him singing it thru the house as I was growing up….I miss my dad. You guys are amazing artists. ❤❤ I’d love to have your version on cd.

  • @dantallman5345
    @dantallman5345 Жыл бұрын

    The Force is strong with these two.

  • @dannyboy2751
    @dannyboy2751 Жыл бұрын

    One of the most epic sad songs Hank Williams ever wrote. Nice job guys ❤

  • @cindyduran4236
    @cindyduran4236 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up on Hank and you guys did it perfectly! Thank you for this song.

  • @YahooWahoo1
    @YahooWahoo110 ай бұрын

    Skylar looks like he’s really feeling this one! Glad to hear you two again ❤

  • @hikerglenn
    @hikerglenn Жыл бұрын

    Great harmony guys! I’d like to hear you do some Everly brothers stuff…..

  • @jeffreyprice2982
    @jeffreyprice2982 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. McKee, I do not know how to respond to you other than to say and your brother are fine singers and musicians. Keep up the great work.

  • @user-mj5zc5cy7p
    @user-mj5zc5cy7p Жыл бұрын

    Ow! I love this song so much! Thanks! ❤ I am singing with you... Guys...

  • @spinny81bs
    @spinny81bs Жыл бұрын

    Great cover.. my Hank's favorite song. I love Elvis version too. ✌️

  • @guitaleleoeuvre
    @guitaleleoeuvre Жыл бұрын

    The harmonies! ❤

  • @JustiNitis
    @JustiNitis Жыл бұрын

    Heartbreaking in the best way possible.

  • @timtv2826
    @timtv2826 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best song ever written. You guys do a nice job with it. I think Ol' Hank would approve.

  • @feg953
    @feg95310 ай бұрын

    This is one of the first songs I learned on guitar 60 years ago. Love the job you did with it!

  • @patrickwelsh6375
    @patrickwelsh6375 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding rendition. Carson, your voice is wonderful. Well done.

  • @abhairajllewellyn8821
    @abhairajllewellyn8821 Жыл бұрын

    Your voices are fantastic together!

  • @PoetlaureateNFDL
    @PoetlaureateNFDL Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done! 🎉🎉

  • @TramPainter
    @TramPainter Жыл бұрын

    Wow, real country blues there, guys! Hank would have loved your redition!

  • @prairiemark4084
    @prairiemark40843 ай бұрын

    I am beginning to be a Carson McKee fan! Thanks for posting this.

  • @TheSuzberry
    @TheSuzberry7 ай бұрын

    I love their music.

  • @AM-pl2pt
    @AM-pl2pt11 ай бұрын

    Thank You ! From an aging boomer. Great Job!

  • @greenmeansjoe
    @greenmeansjoe Жыл бұрын

    Damn right. That was gorgeous!

  • @EagleUkes
    @EagleUkes Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful....great harmony ..👍😊🎶🎵💕

  • @outcastfisherman6991
    @outcastfisherman69918 ай бұрын

    I’ve always played Hank songs with just his regular three or four chords, but they way you put this together makes me want to switch it up a bit. Great job brother!

  • @robbykband
    @robbykband Жыл бұрын

    Oh what a beautiful song and delivery! Thanks, you guys are great!

  • @starandflurry
    @starandflurry Жыл бұрын

    Goose bumps. ❤

  • @ranzfritte
    @ranzfritte Жыл бұрын

    Aaahh..........pure.

  • @brendanmarchal
    @brendanmarchal Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful

  • @babetopaz
    @babetopaz Жыл бұрын

    Jeez, that was beautiful, thank you.

  • @thijs199
    @thijs199 Жыл бұрын

    O man that short is legendary

  • @michaelosolosax
    @michaelosolosax Жыл бұрын

    Slow waltz, sad song, wonderful performance! Thanks to you both!

  • @dallasmobley9359
    @dallasmobley9359 Жыл бұрын

    What makes that song special and what makes country musicians like Hank Williams special is because they are the real deal. They aren't putting on a front. They are singing about their lives and their lives are just as interesting and admirable as their music. But when fake hipsters that were raised by privileged parents and don't know the first thing about the kind of struggles that man faced in life try to play his music it takes away its value

  • @deborahchapman222
    @deborahchapman2226 ай бұрын

    Carson, I just saw that you made it to 100,000! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Simonhamselv
    @Simonhamselv Жыл бұрын

    Theres two of you now😮😮 The world just got better

  • @c.g.curtis9480
    @c.g.curtis94806 ай бұрын

    Great job guys. Most of all you were true to the melody. The harmony is super. Thank you for a great song. Keep it up.

  • @plain_simple_garak
    @plain_simple_garak Жыл бұрын

    Great choice with the line cliche for the verse, it really adds to the melancholy feeling

  • @stevederebey
    @stevederebey Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, guys! The blend of your voices is magical!

  • @pavelsfera5236
    @pavelsfera523616 күн бұрын

    Classic. Well done.

  • @lewlewis8970
    @lewlewis8970 Жыл бұрын

    Great rendition! It begs for Gabe and his cryin' fiddle though. Any chance of a second version with him? Great harmony.

  • @Big.E
    @Big.E6 ай бұрын

    One of my favourite songs, love Elvis's version. This is also beautiful 👍

  • @garytowardmusic
    @garytowardmusic Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the saddest songs lyrically. As usual Carson delivers with the help of his brother. Fantastic people and musicians singing great songs. Well done ❤

  • @Yesica1993

    @Yesica1993

    Жыл бұрын

    Right? I just made a similar comment.

  • @garytowardmusic

    @garytowardmusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Yesica1993 true though. Great guys. Have met Carson before such a cool guy.

  • @williammartin2275
    @williammartin2275 Жыл бұрын

    Smooth and a little bit sad. Yet brilliantly done

  • @donaldneumeyer4423
    @donaldneumeyer4423 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding Carson and Skylar!

  • @htuna4101
    @htuna4101 Жыл бұрын

    As soon as the harmonies start, had to hit that thumbs up!

  • @chrisgreenwood4713
    @chrisgreenwood4713 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Thanks!

  • @H.Allen.C
    @H.Allen.C Жыл бұрын

    You two sound so good together. Thank you.

  • @magfor61
    @magfor61 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite songs. Thank you very much.

  • @steventhuss2487
    @steventhuss2487 Жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT BOY'S, UR VERSION WARMS THE HEART.

  • @trondaustad8617
    @trondaustad8617 Жыл бұрын

    Woow again boys. Nice old tune and good job boys😊

  • @sdavey10
    @sdavey10 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful cover, Carston's voice has more silk than a saree factory.

  • @JackFlaps
    @JackFlaps Жыл бұрын

    The Brothers McKee, a great way to start the day. thanks for sharing this guys

  • @burlingtonbill4687
    @burlingtonbill4687 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice Carson! Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on you tube.

  • @agusgarcia_e
    @agusgarcia_e Жыл бұрын

    Wow... Amazing 😳

  • @TheRon0mac
    @TheRon0mac14 күн бұрын

    beautiful

  • @TheRycooder
    @TheRycooder Жыл бұрын

    Love to learn how the chord shapes you’re playing!!! Sooooo amazing with this! Harmonies exceptional!

  • @elizabethharttley4073
    @elizabethharttley4073 Жыл бұрын

    Always a treat yet an emotional one.

  • @markoslejsek5974
    @markoslejsek5974 Жыл бұрын

    Marvelous

  • @mikemcnevin1785
    @mikemcnevin1785 Жыл бұрын

    You two absolutely rock. Nice tight harmony singing. Well done!

  • @sheilacooke1543
    @sheilacooke1543 Жыл бұрын

    So so good

  • @suzanneartist1026
    @suzanneartist1026 Жыл бұрын

    Gave me goosebumps. So bittersweet, great performance, gents.❤

  • @beverlymichael5830
    @beverlymichael5830 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Great harmony. Love the guitar. What a treasure

  • @Redstagwsmnp
    @Redstagwsmnp Жыл бұрын

    Another great cover Well done once again.

  • @zackmtz7966
    @zackmtz796610 ай бұрын

    Chills!!!!

  • @likebot.
    @likebot. Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, I've not seen a guitar by Kay for years! Not since the '70s at least.

  • @jeffreyprice2982
    @jeffreyprice2982 Жыл бұрын

    Just phenomenal!

  • @garysumlin8355
    @garysumlin8355 Жыл бұрын

    Nice guys I enjoyed that alot

  • @fernandotester8353
    @fernandotester8353 Жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @cindyduran4236
    @cindyduran423610 ай бұрын

    I came back again...your lonely ass song was on my mind! Lol It's way I feel.

  • @alfacentury2010
    @alfacentury2010 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That brought out the 'feels' for sure! Love that old Kay Parlor guitar too. You and your brother are superb together, and with other as well. Keep up the great music! And come play here in Eastern Ontario sometime, would you?

  • @keithmurphy3481
    @keithmurphy3481 Жыл бұрын

    I follow you and your group and wow you ALL understand singing backup. You 2 should do Everly bros.

  • @jakoblarsson1476
    @jakoblarsson147611 ай бұрын

    you don't have to be alone, you have us o your brother

  • @harigeorgeson5885
    @harigeorgeson5885 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love it and the parlor guitars are nifty! Seems to be a story behind most guitars.

  • @ericray1442
    @ericray1442 Жыл бұрын

    Lo Ve from Philly ❤😎

  • @LB-xl5dq
    @LB-xl5dq Жыл бұрын

    Hank would be proud. Good job!

  • @cricketbat09
    @cricketbat09 Жыл бұрын

    Great performance.

  • @redrock1963
    @redrock1963 Жыл бұрын

    Carson your voice is just superb.

  • @ProbableCause-DanGryder
    @ProbableCause-DanGryder Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @danhofer
    @danhofer Жыл бұрын

    Nice work guys! I really enjoy you two playing together. As a father of a musician, I'm really curious about what your life was like growing up with music. My thoughts are that it was a pretty cool house and your parents were musical as well.

  • @chrismcleod2411
    @chrismcleod2411 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing guys, great job. I'm truly amazed by your talents.

  • @OurgasmComrade
    @OurgasmComrade Жыл бұрын

    So good!! Could you do a cover of Glen Campbell's recording of Wichita Lineman please? :)

  • @beckywatts502
    @beckywatts502 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic as usual.