OMG, how I’m going to miss him. When I get depressed I listen to him and it is therapeutic knowing I’m not alone. I’m 79 and still going through pain. R.I.P. !!

@pocketlama

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I get what you're saying about listening to this kind of music when you're in pain. I do the same. My wife has dementia and sad country sure does speak to me these days. There's something about listening to sad songs, or (as the great Townes Van Zant described his songs) just things that happen songs. Sometimes shit happens and it's not nice. It's good to hear those songs when I'm feeling down. Like you, I don't feel so alone. Good luck living your life. Sometimes it's pretty hard. I hope the music provides solace for your soul.

@KellieLevans

3 жыл бұрын

praying for you

@liambrammall1764

3 жыл бұрын

Awww man, we’re all gonna miss him. A wild one, but he sure burnt bright and brought a lotta joy, peace, solace and comfort to many. How’re you going? What’s life like?

@jixxxxer17

3 жыл бұрын

I was watching this video by chance and had no idea about his recent passing, kind of eerie now as I think about it, after watching this a friend emailed me saying " did you know Justin Townes Earle died " ? and it was the strangest thing to read his email just after watching this video, wow i couldn't believe it. Hang in there Julian life is not easy for anyone. Peace !

@JLKDOOM

3 жыл бұрын

79 and using youtube, that's badass! My uncle charles is 87 and he wont even use a cellphone haha

In the intro, you can see how hard it can be for someone to talk about their addictions. They try to lighten it up. The audience took it took far. "woo hoo! You're gonna die! Party!" But when you listen to the song and watch the performance, you see how serious and consuming his demons were. I got the pleasure of seeing him live twice and he was great each time. The first time left a huge impression on me. Big loss. RIP JTE

@klimtklavier

3 жыл бұрын

Some of those woo hoos were from people who were in recovery... don't doubt it...

Well this is just brutal in retrospect. RIP, dude.

@lastnamefirst4035

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is hard to watch. So sad

@dknstrkt

3 жыл бұрын

Really? He's indignant and acting a fool. Its like he's standing there saying 'look at me, I can put a gun in my mouth! I have been given everything now watch me drop a deuce on everyone!' Kind of removes any default sympathy you'd give the average person. He was a big boy. He sought out his own demise. His greatest contribution was his example of what not to be. That will be his legacy.

@EctomorphEcstasy

3 жыл бұрын

@@dknstrkt There's this human trait called empathy, and I feel it for people who suffer from addiction, and their loved ones who have to endure such horrible losses. But you do you.

@dknstrkt

3 жыл бұрын

@@EctomorphEcstasy As a recovering indignant addict, I appreciate your empathy. I know the hate he was feeling right there as he laughs from a distance at the future crashing towards him. We have to get out of our own way. This video is a perfect example of why pride is one of the seven deadly sins. I struggle daily.

@williamdriggers71

3 жыл бұрын

@@dknstrkt you're a self righteous pos. I'm in recovery too. Fuck you

Man just spilled his guts to them and they laugh. RIP JTE.

@mondoseguendo6113

3 жыл бұрын

@thejovihead One man’s tragedy is another man’s night out.

@alanpaulchina

3 жыл бұрын

Painful to watch.

@dbeecooks

3 жыл бұрын

Being raw and real seems to make many folks uncomfortable. Bless his heart and may he RIP.

@frenchholbrook2603

3 жыл бұрын

He did it tell it as a joke tho.. but I really wish he could have been saved... He was just a young man.. RIP

@patriciajrs46

3 жыл бұрын

People who have no emotional pain have no idea how it feels to have a hurt that nothing can touch.

I hope his soul finds peace, my heart goes out to Steve and family.

@anthonypolicano912

3 жыл бұрын

So sad. Don’t know many musicians who were so open about their Demons

@minnesotasmith84

3 жыл бұрын

Learn from his words..the best way to honor the man.

@lastnamefirst4035

3 жыл бұрын

Condolences to his mom and dad

@Bdasef

3 жыл бұрын

He leaves behind a wife & child. Justin was in pain his whole life.

@jeaniebradley6936

2 жыл бұрын

Same. He was such a talented man. He had a good heart.

All the fools laughing about it. One man's pain becomes another man's punchline. Crazy how we dehumanize artists.

@1golgiaparatus

3 жыл бұрын

vance freeman heartbreaking isn’t it? I wonder how they’re feeling now? Heartbreaking.

@helenlizzystewart4908

3 жыл бұрын

the fools will be the patronising ones with talent in their small toe, there will never be another one like JTE, I absolutely love is music and have just learned a whole lot more to add to my busking list and am going out to sing out loud for Justin

@karlmacrae4878

3 жыл бұрын

Still trying to process this. I wish there were more compassionate folks such as yourself. Thank you.

@kgilliagorilla2761

3 жыл бұрын

His monsters were huge. Hope is at peace. What a original artist.

@Gordman

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Yep, all the talking through the performance kinda gives you an idea of the calibre of some of the folk attending...Sad, I did feel though that there was a bit of a self-deprecative tone which didn't help...unless of course that tone was just in response to how he was being received?..rolling with the punches, so to speak... Pain = art...and again, an artists untimely death creates a wider audience (myself included) and the recognition that was probably not as received as it should have been during his life...Sometimes I feel like these people don't always hear what they should from their friends (good and bad) and the confusion amplifies when they only hear some things from the critics...of course I could be wrong?...maybe they're just damaged beyond repair? Tough life for an artist, even tougher for one with addiction problems...RIP JTE

This performance is beautiful and soulful. Rest In Peace. The world is much less bright without you.

Love you Justin, you were taking way too early from us. I got to meet him 7-8 times at his shows, and he was always the nicest guy to me. He even remembered me from his previous shows and asked me if I wanted to smoke with him. I don’t even smoke, but I did that last night. We talked about addiction and how it’s impacted our lives. He gave me the motivation to get past my demons and move forward. Wish he could have done the same. Love you Justin, rest easy buddy.

@pocketlama

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're moving forward. It's always a process, isn't it? Good luck!

You can literally feel his pain in his voice, a wandering soul without peace... RIP Jusin.

I remember watching this many years ago and I knew. This intro terrified me for him. Such a loss.

Man, I hate when people who don't care about music show up to a music venue just to drink and socialize. They never shut up.

@russnurse2b807

3 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more!!! Idiots!!

@michaelflynn3744

3 жыл бұрын

There are people who get it and those who dont.

@michaelcuneo3834

3 жыл бұрын

SEriously...yakkin' away about nothin' while this rare talented genius is layin' down some beauties. It makes my head spin in frustration.

@AccuracySpeaks

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you 100%, it sucks!! I guess in the music scene these days, however, the artists are glad to just halfway fill a room, it blows, most kids these days just do not get music!!

@good_king_guitarman1334

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's just a part of the sickness we call 'modern society'.

RIP Justin. You are sadly missed. What a great song writer.

Only discovered this guy today. What a talent.

Very talented young man for sure. He gave one of the most honest and soulful performances I've ever seen and I doubt those in the audience realize what they were seeing and hearing. I knew someone very much like him. He's gone too and I miss him very much. Such a shame addiction takes so many talented people. RIP.

I was lucky enough to have seen Mr. Earle front row when Harlem River Blues came out. My grandfather's generation had Hank Williams, my father had Johnny Cash and I'm so blessed to have Justin TOWNES Earle. R.I.P big bro ❤

RIP JTE So glad we got to see you play in person. Sorry for your troubles. And I'm sorry for people being assholes. Thanks for the music. Rest easy.

How do you laugh and talk through a fellow human being baring their soul....Brutal!

@lastnamefirst4035

3 жыл бұрын

That jerk was more likely drunk/fkd up and projecting their misery at themselves, idk

@GFEBMX

Ай бұрын

@@lastnamefirst4035 i think he was more referencing the talking all through the song in the background

One of those songs that feels like it was written for you. Justin's passing has affected me more than anyone else's, outside of my wife and dad's.

RIP. True soul that can never be replaced or imitated.

So sad to see Justin check out. The music business isn't an easy life. Most sincere sympathy and love to Steve and the rest of his family.

Burning with honesty. Beautiful man.

He lived his life with no apologies for his addictions and in a sense that's as honest as you can be. It's just a shame the world will never get to enjoy new music from him ever again because he was a true roots musician in every sense of the word. He loved and respected the music that defined this country and every song is a story or a journey he takes you on. I only saw him live once but his presence was something to behold. Tall, gangly, and cocky as all get out but it was mesmerizing to see him hold the attention of the room. My heart and soul is filled with sadness for his widow Jenn and his little girl Etta James Earle. It seems sobriety was always something that would elude him and drugs although they brought us some of his best recordings and live performances also were his undoing. RIP JTE.

@helenlizzystewart4908

3 жыл бұрын

Wow well said

Certainly one of the most honest and genuine musicians making great music these days. Great songwriter, interesting and unique guitarist, and just a joy to watch. I am a fan, he is on my playlist every day.

@daniellelodewijks3445

5 жыл бұрын

cunts laughing at his struggle with addiction, knowing my own very like his, nothing to laugh about. Just listen!

@uprightdoublebass

5 жыл бұрын

Aim Higher. You deserve better. He's a douche of a person. Punches women. Lies to the Copyright office. Enjoy.

@mattnicholson555

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think you can send it back in time for me haha was the day you were going off on your way home is that the time

@noahmcdaniel4920

3 жыл бұрын

john appleseed ultimately you’re just jealous of his raw talent :/

Rest easy now, singin and pickin' with the Angels above. You sure were special. Gifted. And loved by many. 🎶🎵🎤🎸

He can finally be at peace, prayers for the Earle Family. Justin you will be missed

some of us have personalities that just can't be fixed. RIP JTE Just go along 'til they turn out the lights There's nothin' we can do to fight it No man's got it made till he's far beyond the pain And we who must remain go on living just the same I once knew a man, very talented guy He's sing for the people and people would cry They knew that his song came from deep down inside You could hear it in his voice and see it in his eyes And so he traveled along, touch your heart, then be gone Like a flower, he bloomed till that old Tennesse wind Called him home Bernie Leadon for Gram Parsons

@roderickbalt8993

3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful

@markduncan8988

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about Gram Parsons while watching this video. Honestly didn't know much about Justin. Definitely am a fan of his father. Over the past couple of weeks I have been to him and really these songs are amazing. Like GP gone too soon for the same reason. Man, I don't know. All I can say is thanks for these incredible songs that make the world a better place at least for the three minutes while we are listening. RIP Justin. My condolences to the family.

Heard him do this live at a radio station in Dallas. He was pretty high, but he was magnificent. Rest easy, Justin.

Can’t stand audiences that hack all the way through performances. Why don’t they shut up ! Rest in peace young man...your addiction is over as is your pain.

@uprightdoublebass

3 жыл бұрын

He probably shot himself. An OD would be explainable.

@davidlabelle361

3 жыл бұрын

john appleseed When push comes to shove, addiction is probably still the culprit.

@uprightdoublebass

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidlabelle361 he's a quitter.

@delboynz1

3 жыл бұрын

@@uprightdoublebass fuck you- thats disrespectful. Ultimately it's none of our business why or how. If you enjoy the music - listen to it and shut up.

@uprightdoublebass

3 жыл бұрын

@@delboynz1 eat shit loser. I cowrote a bunch of tunes with that guy. Have known him since he was 4 years old. Fuck off. He quit. He's a quitter.

Lucky 13 is a phrase that can stand for the meaning that people will go through bad times but the goal is to make the best out of it.

@mattnicholson555

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think you could get a good man in your life you have a lot to say about it haha is that the time you come back to work on the day I can go back in my mind and go back in my head and get my life back to work tomorrow around my house and then I’ll try to get my car alarm back

this dude was a legend, RIP

God have mercy on his Soul. RIP to one artist and musician that inspired other artist and musician and will cont to do so for yrs to come.

Sad that so many people in this audience didn't realize they were listening to a genius! Rest In Peace, J.T.E.

I'm going to miss him. He turned immeasurable pain into comforting music. 🎶💙😓

@escupidadeluna7451

3 жыл бұрын

His voice is so soothing

I have never heard of him until now when I read he has passed away. What a shame. I like his guitar playing style and honest lyrics. It seems the more gifted they are the more drug use either legal or illegal. I think he would have had a bright future and I would have paid to go see him.

His constant alternate bass picking with the thumb is the rhythm and his independant melody lines with his first finger make it sound like 2 guitars...the syncopation. Keith Richards asked Brian Jones 'who's playing the other guitar' when he first heard Robert Johnson records.

He is the only one playing guitar he is an amazing musician. I was fortunate enough to have mixed this show at the Cats Cradle. He is actual a very nice person just has a problem with addiction. Hope things are well for him!

@DanSchram

9 жыл бұрын

Get'em Andy

@johnrowan7288

7 жыл бұрын

swore I heard another guitar. Thanks for clarifying that. Gonna give another listen.

@timtimminz

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree, Andy. He was a fabulous musician, and a lovely, although clearly troubled, guy.

@wilyinfidel1091

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew young you say your were the mixer at this show ? And you point out there’s only one guitar here?? Must be another guitar added afterwards then ,as there’s clearly another guitar playing lead at times. Your obviously a kook and and a fantasist....

@andyyoung3676

3 жыл бұрын

@@wilyinfidel1091 look dude, I’m the head of audio at this venue, been there 14 years! Ask Dan Scram the man that made this video. One guitar, one guitarist and one helluva player!!

First time I ever heard this song. I like it.

Rest well Justin!. You will be greatly missed!. Gosh I cant believe it!

A great Artist...

Channeling Bill Hicks. Amazing.

Well- he basically predicted his own death on-stage- he survived another 9+ years- sad that he lives behind In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Jennifer Marie Earle, whom he married in 2013; their daughter, Etta St. James Earle, who was born in 2017; his mother, Carol Ann Earle; and his brothers, Ian and John Henry.

@uprightdoublebass

3 жыл бұрын

He's also got a sister.

@sutrey9012

2 жыл бұрын

Well- if your going to write the man’s obituary for whatever reason you thought necessary, how about have some respect and get it right? Maybe work in some legible english. Some day a jackass that doesnt know you from any other jackass bumpin em, is gonna stomp and dance all over your obituary, only part they got right was the fact that your 2nd wife was also your sister. Didnt you predict that and the two children with her. Sad though both girls

Rest well, Justin. We love you.

great dude we love you seen him in ny the best thanks for a great time!!!!

Tragic loss :(. How fucked up is it that we celebrate addiction only when it's someone we don't know personally? As fans of music, we all need to take some responsibility and show love to our favorite musicians in a different way. Cheering him on at one of his lowest points and Justin's need to make fun of it and himself is really telling of what the real problem with is with our culture. RIP JTE.

Awe, Sweet Jesus, the world without you sucks ole Justin.

Say what you want. He got their fucking attention by the end of the song. New fan here. Sorry to hear of his passing. I can't get enough of his sound.

This performance is amazing

Miss you JTE. Thanks for this video.

Rest in peace little rock and roller....

Great song and great guitar playing!!!

That is Steve Earle's son... His daddy is a good musician also.. And just another one of us....

I loved that! Just fantastic! Thanks dschram1 for sharing!

Seriously. Watch 3:26-3:31 and you can actually see him playing it all. Incredible. I saw him play this in person and I was blown away. The dude next to me was like, "He can't possibly be playing the second part." It's amazing. SO GOOD LIVE. Do not miss the chance to see this guy. I've been to hundreds of shows in my life, and this was the best. Can't wait to see him again this week. It's gorgeous.

Love this intro and song. cause' I'm wakin up feelin bad' too. Justin you make my blues not so bad.

A remarkable performance

shit. and he is all lit up golden like. "I know the difference between tempting and CHOOSING MY FATE." shit.

I saw him play in Bristol UK in June 2012. Amazing. He actually uses his pinky as well, you just can't see it!! Like he said, this song is about knowing what's bad for him and doing it anyway cos he enjoys it even though it makes him feel crap....It doesn't have to make sense when it sounds this good.....

will miss you and your way of music my friend

This is my favorite live performance

There’s gonna be a serious guitar pull when Justin and Townes meet up... Be free young man!

one of my fav's .. i like all of the above

i agree!!...hes jus amazing..lbes i ever seen

We love you Justin!

I.ve seen steve unplugged a few times and I play very simularly myself . WHat you are seeing in Justin is just him no one else. It's a complicated blend of picking and rythm I can see who got him started, but he has surpased the master. No one can command a stage unplugged the way the Earls do No one! It adds to the entire experience .

@donnievick3076

6 жыл бұрын

He is not playing lead in this song. If he's the only one up there; that lead is recorded and he's playing rhythm to it. Clear as day during the lead break.

2021, love ya justin

God Bless you....I feel you... R.I.P.

This makes me sad. Truly truly sad. We all know someone who left too soon. Never a happy situation for everyone involved.

yup..its jus him..purty easy ta tell. jus seen em las month..i was fortunate enuf ta get up on stage and sing with his openin act..cory chisel..and as much fun as it was..his performance was the highlight of the evenin..i love him..his music has changed my life. hes my hero! lol

going to nyc in jan for both shows...bar seats 25 bucks a steal!!!

I just lost my buddy to vices, 46 years old,could sing the shit out of any country song,you would never think he was born in Galway Ireland...he had everything to live for and everything to die for..it took a large portion of my understanding of a troubled mind ..i hope i never understand it.

There isnt a second guitarist on this, trust me. I've seen him live many times.

@theclarkey100

3 жыл бұрын

Who said that there was? ...I see several comments making this same point, but none saying that there must be another guitarist...

@k.g.alatore355

3 жыл бұрын

Justin's right hand was a god damn machine.

RIP at 38 years

Even if there was 2 guitars here, which there of course is not, I did not see anyone in this video try to sell it that there is only one guitar, there could be 3000 guitars there, Justin could secretly be a guitar disguised as a human in a secret scheme for the guitar people to slowly take over humaity one guitar at time, don't worry about it, enjoy the video, which is why it has been posted, just for a little enjoyment, nothing will be resolved or gained from watching this.

"knowin what's wrong... and doin it anyway" yea I feel that. Well you're done with that now brother... rest in peace

hell, i love him

So talented

wow that was really good...

Rest easy Justin 💔

Oooh hell is a place on earth 🌍

RIP lieber Justin!

RIP Legend!

I can't help think of what Kieth Richards said about Brian Jones - that there are some people you just know are never going to be seventy years old.

Man I did not know he died until today. Depressing all the good artists die to young. Though not judging we all got our row to make as Woody Guthrie once sang. The sad thing is as a musician and singer songwriter myself I know I am actually playing for myself even when I have a crowd. I feel the most for his daughter. May things get better for her in the future I hope. And people commenting on how artists are de humanized it is very true. We create songs because we feel to much of this world and have to release it or go mad. Some of us like Justin lose ourselves in drugs and addiction and some of us just keep writing songs as I do. Rest in Peace Justin you will not be forgotten by me at least.

I love how quickly that guy was shut down.

@mattnicholson555

4 жыл бұрын

Whathuhwhowhere is the way to you pick it up and I’ll come back to you later I’ll let you know when I’ll come get him tomorrow and then we will go to see you soon love ya man I’ll talk to him later thanks 🙏 is your birthday love ya too haha is the way to ya man I’ll talk to you soon love ya man I’ll see you soon love ya man I’ll see you later tonight I’ll talk to you soon love you too haha is your time of your day to come back to work on your time tomorrow around five or three tomorrow morning and I gotta go this afternoon I wanna do you

I bet it would really be an honor to see everybody debating how many guitars it takes to sound as this good.

“What should it matter,mama, as long as I keep up appearance”. That lyric really resonates. He’s kinda got a point you have to admit.

Shame he didn’t stick around to learn more. Loved Justin’s writing, his voice and his playing. Didn’t care much for his illness or any glamorisation of it. Feel for him and those he left. Love this performance of this song. Xx

This mad me cry

May his soul rest peacefully. 🙏

His a fantastic singer/song writer! And addiction is a life long battle but when your playing in bars and whatever your vices are, is available readily, staying sober takes will, strength, and the support of good people! I hope one day he can find a better way, before the vices end up killing him..

Justin me manque

Find it so funny people are seriously considering the idea of there being a second guitarist, let alone one "off stage". When did you ever go see a singer-songwriter that had a second guitarist actually hide away and play chords for them? He's got more than enough talent to play this. If you have doubts, do yourself a favor and see the man live; he'll blow you away.

Love

God rest his soul.

13 times in rehab at that time. Not a badge of courage, more a cry for help. So sad for everyone who loved him...

@bluegraphite1 i am right there with you, my friend. i am a recovering addict and can tell you it's easy to quit, and hard to live after. justin comes by his addictive qualities honestly, it's in his DNA, and God bless him for his efforts to get, and stay, straight. His father, Steve Earle, my hero from way, way back, is a continuing inspiration for me in my own recovery. Take care of yourself, Justin. A lot of us out here love you.

@petemennona786

3 жыл бұрын

I don't like being a junky but until I kicked and some chemistry changed, I hated the pain and hurt more.

Goddamn. Just- goddamn.

I love this guys music, however I can’t listen to it because it puts me in a dark, sad place. What a shame

The real deal right there!

RIP Justin, you had so much talent, but your demons got the best of you.