Life to Go
I apologize for being a little late with this story song upload. Better late than never, I guess. I figured...why not one more Stonewall Jackson song? So here's another one, probably the last one from his repertoire. This one has a writer who is far more famous than the singer, as it was written by the George Jones. It's a pretty original song, though it borrows one line from a Hank Williams song. Seemingly like most of the story songs I sing, this is a sad one. We never learn what words were exchanged between the speaker and his friend that would lead to fatality for one of them. If this were taking place today, I would put my money on something relating to politics. :-) Like the Gamblin' Barroom Blues, alcohol was an ingredient in whatever went down. The speaker says, "I had to bring him down," but we never learn if that means it was self defense or that the words were such an afront that the speaker felt he had no choice but to respond violently. Either way, a life sentence is the result. Much like BJ the DJ (the first song in this year's series), Life to Go has a simple melody without many chords, but I like it. As I mentioned back in November during our train series, Jackson had a unique way of singing in that he almost never started a note precisely on the note. He almost always bent the note until it reached its destination or proper pitch. This usually meant starting the note low (or flat) and bending it up to the correct note. In this particular song, he did that and also started the note high (or sharp) and bent it down to the actual note. I thought about trying the technique but chickened out. If you listen to Jackson sing the song, a good example is the line, "the ones that I love so." I hope you enjoyed this story song and Granny's little jab at the end. That moment/comment actually occurred before I sang the song, when I sat down just to check to make sure the guitar and my head were both in frame. For the next song in the series, I hope to partner again with Mr. Jamie Shook on a story song. For the last song, I am hoping to feature a funny story song from Mr. Sam Ensley (if I can get that video ready in time). As always, thanks for watching!
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Listen to Shepherd of My Soul (Album released in 2016):
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Paul you did a great job! Love Granny's humor too. God bless.
This family has so much musical talent, it’s a joy to watch them sing and play their instruments. God bless y’all!
Granny! 😯😄 Granny was feeling sassy this evening! Most enjoyable Paul. Thank you. God bless you both with a wonderful weekend.
Paul, I loved the singing and playing tonight! Thanks so much for sharing
Granny is looking good. And she has a beautiful voice. ❤️🙏🙂
As much as I love The Possum, I have to say, Paul really did this so much justice. A haunting melody, and it is absolutely beautiful! Great job, Paul, as always! Love hearing you sing and play!
No, Granny, we love Paul .. great voice!
@joanndeland7969
4 ай бұрын
Love it 😊
Beautiful playing and singing, Paul !
Beautiful song. Ive never heard it before. He does it so well.
I enjoyed your singing and playing. I love hearing Granny's sweet voice.Thank you for sharing. Praying and Blessed! 🤗🙏💕🍀
Beautiful singing for such a sad and heartbreaking story… We all struggle through life…in many different ways. Regret, heartbreak hopefully we learn the life lessons through our journey through life!! Well done Paul!😢Thank you. Esme’🌸💝 Happy Birthday 🎉Granny!! Since we’re both born a day or so-apart, you know everyone born in March celebrates their birthday for a whole month😊. At least that’s what I say….. so enjoy your birthday month. I’ll be thinking of you. Lots of happy thoughts and days ahead!!!!God bless you all.💜✝️☮️
Good job,Paul. That's one of my favorite Haggard songs. God bless you and Granny. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤
Love this ! Love Paul’s voice in all he sings.
That was really nice, Paul. Thank you. 😊
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting, Christine!
That’s a great job Paul. I do enjoying listening to you sing and play for us, thank you! 🩷
Love your voice Paul!! Great song.
I haven't heard this song in a long time. Thank you, Paul, for sharing your music with us. This was written by George Jones and recorded by Stonewall Jackson years ago.😊😊
Paul, I enjoyed the song the guitar playing & the sweet ending notes at 3:05 (Granny was right). I especially love your families humble gentle spirits. Granny & Pap were wonderful role models. Love & God Bless Y'All.
Nice job Paul! Granny is so funny & cute. Reminds me of my Grandma always crackn jokes❤
Beautiful playing and singing, Paul. I love to hear you play and sing. Those guitar runs and licks are awesome!! Your singing with Pap and Granny is so enjoyable, as well. You must sing soon with her again. ♥️🙏🏼👉
Another great story song! Thank you, Paul. Haha...Granny's teasing at the end. I'm sure she is well aware that we all like the guitar AND you. I have no doubt she is your biggest fan!
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Kathleen. Granny is a hoot sometimes. :-)
@barbarasue7191
4 ай бұрын
Granny is my idol!!!!!
Paul Great song! Thank you
Paul has such a beautiful voice ❤
You sing such sad songs, but I know real things do happen. And, I guess we should use them as a lesson and reminder to avoid too much of something. I like Granny's sense of humor and thought that was funny that she was teasing her baby boy! Thanks for sharing,
👋🙏🎶🙏👋Sure enjoyed this piece. Thanks Mr Paul. Your voice is so nice. 👋🙏🎶🙏👋Jennifer
😅Funny jab Granny....nope I admire Paul with all his talents and like his talented guitar playing....Thanks again Paul for the song.
Love love ❤
Beautiful story! And great harmonics at the end! 🤗 🙏💜
Loved that song,new to me great voice.keep singing your a blessing ❤❤❤
Great song! Ms Granny has a wicked sense of humor!! lol
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
4 ай бұрын
Johnny, thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks! Pig Always enjoy the history lesson. 🐷 🎶
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
4 ай бұрын
You're welcome, Acorn! :-)
❤. I wore this song out on an 8track tape my mom had!
♥️✝️🇺🇸 We like Paul and the guitar 😊 !
We actually like Paul AND the guitar 🥰 Love the singing and the guitar pickin 🎸 🎶
Well done. God bless.
That was great, and I love granny’s comment at the end 😅
Great song Paul. Thanks.
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Wanda. Glad you liked it!
Not a happy story, Paul, but your treatment of it makes it well worth listening to. Thank you. 👍
So sad. good job.
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Jimmie!
Great job Paul! 🤗👍 Thanks for sharing.
I like songs with at least a tiny bit of hope in them.
@paulwilson8685
4 ай бұрын
Sorry, Papaw
Loved the guitar playing and singing. Thank you Paul!
Great job Paul i really enjoyed it' thank you.God bless y'all.
Great song and playing. We enjoyed his singing Granny, and hope you are doing good.
Way to go Paul.❤🙏🙂
Paul you’re so talented and sang that very well. Granny is funny! But she is right that is one really pretty guitar! 😄
I love your singing! Thank you for another good one.
Love it.
Beautiful! Thanks😊Regina
Hey Paul, I like your singing equally as much as your guitar playing. 🎸 Granny being a little spit fire.😂
Loved that song Paul you did great ❤️ Shelby
Loved this!
Paul , this was a great song. You did a great job singing , but it was so sad.
Oh mercy! I love your voice Paul!
Always enjoy your singing and playing!
Love your voice! So soothing and true.
Awsome Paul that's a beautiful song my friend
Great job! God bless and hope you have a great week.
That was really nice. I enjoyed that good job.❤️
Beautiful!
thanks paul havent heard this for ages love it have a great week
Great job and Granny kidding you. Hope y'all have a great day
Thank you Paul , That was awesome 😊😊
Beautiful! 🎉👏🏻
Beautiful talent.
That was a sad one
@bethgiesey9405
4 ай бұрын
But a good one
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Beth. Glad you liked it. I guess sad songs can be cathartic, and this one might serve as a caution to folks not to lose their tempers and do something that will ruin the rest of their lives!
Another good one!
Paul, you're such a a richly talented musician. You can pick that guitar very well. Beautiful voice too!!
@BlindPigAndTheAcorn
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Great job.
This was so nice Thankyou❤
❤❤ You have great vocals Paul.
Good Job....Peter
Great job Paul!
Great singing !!!
Great Job 👍
Very nice
Great video❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Lol..... She was plain-spoken... Oh well... Mama's have a way of keeping your feet on the ground😂😂😂
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Oh, shoot, I was going to say how much I liked the guitar on this, but after Granny's comment, it would take on a different meaning than what I intended! 😂
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So pretty girls!
Paul, Pretty melody for such a sad song. Can you tell me exactly what chords your playing i know g looks like c and d but there are some more in there i cant quite see your fingers where they are on some chords. I was late in getting to watch this but a great end to my day getting to see and hear you sing. Tell Granny i liked her little jab at you, but i would have to say i do enjoy getting to see you. I hope one day you can do steel blue rails on train series its a favorite of mine and i love your guitar playing and vocals in that one. Hope your day went well and may your weekend be a very pleasant one as well. Debbie
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*Promosm*
No, i like Paul better than the guitar even though it’s a beautiful guitar.