This song is a real breath of fresh air. Anyone who has a voice reminiscent of Stevie Nicks is hugely talented.

@organicgrower825

6 ай бұрын

My sentiments exactly.

@TheGhungFu

16 күн бұрын

Dolly Parton?

I grew up in Texas but my dad and I always promised to live in California together. I never made it to California and he passed away there so I don’t feel the need to ever return if he’s not by my side. Thank you for such a beautiful song. I know he would have loved it.

@JeffKellySophie

11 ай бұрын

This has me sobbing 😭 my dad is now in nursing care

@brendab.6216

9 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss sweetie but I’ve lived here all my life and I can tell you that it’s extremely over rated. It’s got nice weather but it has too many people, most of which are fake and just want to rip you off anyway they can. The price of anything in California is ridiculously high and more people everyday are homeless and destitute, living on the side of the highways or trash lined streets. Although I love this song, I hate California.😢

@gabrielcamarillo6892

7 ай бұрын

lol, so Funny to hear that you say that.. Girl your Dad is right there With you, since the day he crossed over. He didnt pass or die, and he has Eternity! lol you will catch on and Love to you and your journey! They Need a REAL OFFICAL VIDEO!

@izabelasz.232

6 ай бұрын

I think, that even you will move to California...his spirit will follow you ❤

@Nigel-wu5lj

6 ай бұрын

I'm sorry. Cherish the memories heyX. Nigel UK.

This song takes me back to the best days on earth the late eighties 😔🖤😎💯

Best song I've heard for a long time. Just wonderful and what a voice ❤❤😊

Bit of a throwback to Stevie Nicks and the 80's. You did everything spot on here, with the track. That this only has 180K views is a crime.

Here because of Orebolo (Goose) and super grateful to have found this incredible song!

80 year old man here. I, too, am obsessed with this song. I love my annual trips to Cali. I also love how she is driving a Skylark similar to my daughter's first car.

I am obsessed with this song, best new song I have heard in years. I heard it on Pandora yesterday and downloaded it immediately. I love the nod to the Crosby Stills Nash sound and the Miley Cyrus/Stevie Nicks/but even better vocals. The layers of instrumentation are fabulous and the production quality is amazing. I'd say it's way past time to come out from behind songwriting to be an artist in her own right!

@class5bodyworks

11 ай бұрын

Same here. Heard it on a Pandora Alternative station. I was working on a car in my shop and it Immediately caught my attention. Had to stop working and see who it was. I thought her voice was closer to Dolly Parton in certain respects. It's now in my rotation. These are the kinds of songs I'm always looking for. Love it!!

@ctabt

11 ай бұрын

She has written for so many artists. I love the layering and the subtly of the music. All I hear is her voice and emotion behind it. I couldn't lyricise the feelings better than this.

@bobreyna6474

10 ай бұрын

So am I

@karenblack95

6 ай бұрын

Me too! Heard it on BBC Radio 2 in the UK and played it on repeat. Obsessed for sure! Musically wonderful and her voice is sublime.

@SimplyTrish.

6 ай бұрын

Agree

Heard this in UK on radio. Really like it.

Goosebumps each time I hear this... beautiful song

Just heard this on the radio in grey, rainy England ! Now I'm hooked on this beautiful song.....❤

@paulbutler4329

6 ай бұрын

LIVE from California. I'm from England originally and we've been here for 20 years and love it.

@Luisalonzo88

6 ай бұрын

I heard too as I was driving in Avon, Colorado. Snowing and grey but somehow this song made me happy and the sun came up.

@archiedoesgames1222

6 ай бұрын

Radio 2 milks this song

Orebolo brought me here. Great stuff!

@spencerfisk1

5 ай бұрын

Same!

@stephduddy3619

5 ай бұрын

ditto

@CTMechE

5 ай бұрын

Same. And I've had it stuck in my head since that show! Great song.

I heard this on radio 2 and had to turn up the radio and was totally transported back to sunny Southern California where I lived for 2 years. The melody is wistful and beautiful and I love it!

@pringles62520

6 ай бұрын

Same!!! Although I heard it on Virgin 😅

Such a beautiful song. Heard it on my way home from work & actually thought it was Stevie Nicks singing. What a great voice

This song and video is just damn near perfect. The song is such a compelling evocation of the promise of love in 70’s California and the video perfectly reflects that era with its grainy film quality and the dry brown tones, and the sad brown van on the side of the road really clinches it. Even the guitar intro echoes vintage America tunes like Ventura Freeway. I’m an old man now and this beautifully sad song is dredging up fifty year old regrets. Love it.

@elainestewart7397

10 ай бұрын

Really beautifully said.

I could’ve swear it was Stevie Nicks. My new favorite song

Waking up to this song on BBC radio every morning - super catchy! Surprised there are 1.52k subscribers so far. A great song and a talented singer - I could wish nothing but success

This song is amazing Deserves to reach Number 1 on the charts

Everything about this is just class - that voice

Thank you KCRW for introducing me to llsey. Hope to hear more great work from her.

So nostalgic, I love it! Greetings from Romania, Europe. ❤

Shades of Stevie nicks in the verses and it's amazing 👏 😎😎😎I'm a fan

This is a great song. Heard it on Virgin chilled today and loved it straight away. Can almost feel the warmth of the California sun through the cold dismal English winter. Brilliant, more please!

I’ve heard this song twice on the Spectrum channel on Sirius XM and had to find out more! I love it when songwriters come into their own as artists. Looking forward to seeing & hearing more of Ilsey!

@eurasianthunder

7 ай бұрын

That's where I heard it!

@chrisshaughnessy138

7 ай бұрын

Great channel. i discovered boygenius on that channel.

@elenatorello

5 ай бұрын

Same here

Love this song. I heard it on Radio 2 UK and had to listen again . Brings back memories of holidays in L A. Great vocal . Wonderful song

Just heard this on the radio in Northern Ireland and delighted to have found you on YT and Qobuz. Love this song, your voice and vibe (shades of Stevie Nicks) and this 80's style footage of California. Good luck with the career as a writer/ performer. You've a huge talent.

What's not to love? Everything is so very good and well put-together: the structure and chord progression, the arrangement (love how the chorus blooms, then pulls back for the verses) the lyrics, the melody, the singing, them drums, the Buick 😎 ). This is one excellent recording. ❤

Been listening to this song on repeat since last night. Left California for Cape Town, South Africa a few moons ago for the same reason.

Just heard this song on the radio & fell in Love with it, added to my playlist 🎶

Beautiful! Your voice and the tone of the song makes me think of Landslide, Nothing Breaks Like A heart and more.

@autochthonousamericanprinc9786

7 ай бұрын

I heard this and thought it was Miley Cyrus lmao

I do not know why this song hits me so much. "I’ll keep running baby, I’ll keep runnin, till you stop runnin through my mind" I remembered these lines from the first time I heard this. Not many renditions of any vocal, do I remember any lines. I hear the sadness screaming in the mind, as the person just keeps going. Thank you for this

Just discovered this gem. My new favorite song. Hits right in the heart. I miss California and my first love.

A beautiful breath of fresh air .

Damn I miss that car....1971 Buick skylark conv. Great tune, GREAT VIDEO...definitely hits home! Would love to ride in this car!! (1969)

Heard this song in the Hotel i work at. Thought this song was by LP who ive not followed for a long time. Such a similar calm vibe. Love it.

Wow! Great song and video. Love the lyrics, melody and video! Reminders of growing up in Southern California, driving the canyons to beat traffic to the North L.A. County beaches to surf. Circa 1975-1999 when I finally left CA for colder climes and less traffic...lol So many great memories were triggered, even love lost including my Mother which was the impetus for leaving the City of Angels. Thank you Ilsey for a truly great track! XX

This song has been stuck in my head since I first heard it on the radio a few weeks ago. First time seeing the video. Can't wait for the album release.

I Love the Feeling of this song.... So relaxing & I Do so Love the whole vibe, of this record. ( I just heard it on Radio 2, England ( Tuesday 26th Dec, 2023) 🌻🌷♥️

@georgeyoung9166

5 ай бұрын

Ive heard it a good few times in the last few months on Radio 2. Really got stuck in my head.

I think this is my favorite song of 2023. I absolutely love the vocal performance, the lyrics are sweet and sad, and the chorus is so beautiful and addictive. What a perfect song.

@emilyburchfield7223

7 ай бұрын

Same; favorite song of 2023! Weak in Your Light by Nation of Language is a close second.

Brilliant, gorgeous track.

ohhh wooow nice song didnt expect that

Heard it on the radio the other day, feel in love with it can't wait to hear more from you! I can't stop playing it 💕

@KevinJames1

Жыл бұрын

METOO

Beautiful song and the unusual enunciation, just perfect, Illsey is an outstanding musical artist, plus songwriter. Thank you, Illsey.

Lyrics... We used to drive to the ocean Lie by the waves Bathe in the moment Now I'm alone, I pray for rain to come Take me away, hmm Away from the hills full of promise Streets full of pain Even in winter Bright sunny days, I pray for rain to come Oh, but it never does Gotta get outta here, start a whole new life Gotta go somewhere where the sun don't shine so bright Everything around here Everything 'bout this place just brings me down 'Cause there ain't no California without you Without you Yeah, there ain't no California Yeah, there ain't no California without you Without you Yeah, there ain't no California Ooh It's cold in your shadow All that remains, ghosts in the desert Should I run away or pray for strength to come? I'll run away, yeah, hmm Gotta get outta here, start a whole new life Gotta go somewhere where the sun don't shine so bright Everything around here Everything 'bout this place just brings me down 'Cause there ain't no California without you Without you Yeah, there ain't no California Yeah, there ain't no California without you Without you Yeah, there ain't no California Ooh I'll keep runnin', baby I'll keep runnin' 'Til you stop runnin' through my mind I'll keep lovin' you I'll keep lovin' you I don't really know why I know that I Gotta get outta here, start a whole new life Gotta go somewhere where the sun don't shine so bright Everything around here Everything 'bout this place just brings me down 'Cause there ain't no California without you Without you Yeah, there ain't no California Yeah, there ain't no California without you Without you Yeah, there ain't no California Ooh I'll keep runnin', baby I'll keep runnin' 'Til you stop runnin' through my mind

Here I am in a New Jersey bathroom on the toilet hearing this song, I like this song

I first heard this song on Sirius Spectrum channel. I loved it right away

Your voice is tenderly, earthy, and sweet. I love how you take the time to sing and embody the words. This song resonates deeply with me, thank you for writing it, I am a born and raised north central Cali girl, and I love my California but it would not be the same with out my soul mate by my side , for sure. ❤

I heard this song on the radio this weekend and loved it! It was a nice surprise to hear something different for a change.

Just turned 65 a month ago. Heard the song a week ago.a nice to hear a new song that takes me back Oh an the beautiful song bird coulda made it in any decade

@MrStrido

6 ай бұрын

Happy birthday Tommy

On repeat on repeat on repeat

She is awesome,love the vocal.👍

❤❤ brilliant words thank you,never been abroad but Texas sounds ace, California maybe😅

A gift that keeps on giving!! Thank you Ilsey! May the good Lord keep blessing you ♥️

This song already sounds like a classic.

Originally discovered on 91.9 WFPK (Louisville KY radio station). I love it!!

Just heard this played in Uk 🇬🇧 on BBC Radio2 even though i live usa. What lovely song ! I keep playing over and over One top tunes of 2023🎉. Please ask to listen device Uk 🇬🇧 radio no adverts

Heard this song in a restaurant...LOVED it!. Had to find out who the artist was and name of the song...Found it and it's been on repeat in my car and home. . Beautiful!!!

Rest in peace to my Dad! I miss you!

Just heard this on radio 2 and had to stop turn up the radio and got totally transported to I don’t know where but I liked it!! The melody is just …. You know 👌 proper beautiful track !!

Heard this for the first time today in the grocery. Instantly fell in love with it. nice vocals and music

I can't stop listening to this song. I love it!!!

She reminds me of Lissie, great voice fantastic tune, I'm hooked.

This has that hit single feel, what a wonderful song.

Brilliant. Feel good bliss. Listen to the drums too, old school brilliance.

Just heard on BBC Radio 2 here in the UK, love it

Right on time

Adore this

Love this so much! Im 58 years old and am obsessed with this song. Love your others too. Such a good vibe and vocals, keep going !!

@sjcnau

9 ай бұрын

Ditto from another 58-year-old.

@marnieplunkett2286

9 ай бұрын

@@sjcnau , we have good taste !

This video makes me miss California. Mulholland Drive on my Harley.

Loved this song from the first time I heard it and had to download it. I am 66, well travelled but never really visited California. Reminds me of my youth in the 70’s❤

Just love this

Just found this song from my Spotify discover weekly and just had to find this here. What a wonderful, beautiful song. Just absolutely fabulous. Looking forward to the entire album!

Love this!!!

This song is amazing..heard it on the radio few times and loved it. On my night shift and at a moment brought it up for my colleagues to listen to it. Lovely song

Obsessed! So infectious… that voice & drum combo.. wow!

Right in my heart, beautiful. Greetings from Poland

Heard on the radio and now am here. Thank you for this gem!

Orebolo brought me here

The first time I heard this song I knew I had to have this in my library. The vocals are so lovely; the music is perfect.

This is phenomenal!

Beautiful song.❤ Reminds me of my dad and mom 🙏♥️.

I absolutely love this song ❤

I keep hitting repeat. Love this tune. Thank you!

Most alone I ever felt was when I was in Santa Barbara, Ca. It was so beautiful but I guess I was just so far from home. I remember wishing for clouds because there were none, never. Anyway, sorry for the rant I love this song 🙏

❤ great!

Awe such a beautiful voice !!!❤

love it!!!!!🍿

I love this ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Beautiful!

Lyrics!!!!! Dope

Excellent!

NIce video. Hollywood hills, Mulholland Drive. I heard this for the first time waiting for take out in IHop. New fan.

Love the feel of this

Heard this song late at night on KCRW 89.9 FM in LA. Amazing Voice and Spot-on Lyrics! THANK-YOU!!!

Love this tune.. 🎉

WOW!! That was awesome!! Loving this music. Thanks to a beautiful lady I know for turning me to this. Thnaks Lita T..

i feel free when i hear this song. i remember the time when jackson browne was singing " running on empty". thanks a lot for your music.

❤❤❤Amazing❤❤❤

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

Great song!