Once you get past the smoke and puff, space invaders, batman and all the other distractions- this is one of the most gifted talented sensitive songwriters and one hell of a superb acoustic guitar player..

@wlgj1341

Жыл бұрын

You’re right of course: it helped to concentrate on making the content of 16 albums his since 97% of the storylines are mine: ron belin

@ihavesoul4real

Жыл бұрын

What about domestic abuse, and being a predator?

@wlgj1341

Жыл бұрын

You and the rest of the liars opportunistic trash like you will get your comeuppance and soon: it’s called perjury and malicious libel..

@lordfresh

Жыл бұрын

@@ihavesoul4real Abuse? Wasnt he just a bit flirty on the webcam?

@johnkerr1957

Жыл бұрын

Just an absolute genius. Saw him in Melbourne, VIC (Australia) in 2017. Flew over from Adelaide, SA for the concert. With the Unknown Band, it was a brilliant concert performance. In my top 5 gigs of all-time (I'm 62yo).

How many people can hold a roomful of people with just a guitar, a soulful voice and such penetrating words. It’s a rare thing so thanks Ryan Adams

@txtonz7671

Жыл бұрын

Not many, but James Taylor and Bob Dylan come to mind.

@cyrusumberger5285

Жыл бұрын

Guess Neil young done slipped you fingers….

@bvaljalo

Жыл бұрын

Jeff Buckley definitely could. So could Prince (though he did pure solo pretty rarely)

@tohuvavohu

Жыл бұрын

@@bvaljalo Jeff was as ethereal as it gets. His lyricism and Ryan's are fairly comparable just such different styles and Jeff's voice is just unrivaled.

@larrylampshade1734

Жыл бұрын

I don’t quite consider him to be in the tier of who has been stated here, but Jeff Mangum is a very worthy mention.

I will never forget meeting Ryan across the street from The Fillmore in San Francisco and the unbelievable show that followed. It will be a permanent watermark on my life.

@knightlinelegal

4 жыл бұрын

uggggh tell us more please kind sir?

@benaubar2743

4 жыл бұрын

yo

Never let it be said that Letterman doesn't have great taste in music--or that Mr Adams isn't one of the finest talents to come down the road in a long time.

The writing is remarkable and I've always been amazed by his ability to put great melody to it. The twang and grit of old Whiskeytown still gives me goosebumps. "Excuse Me..." is priceless.

I remember finding this album in the UK in 98. I heard it for the first time and knew I’d stumbled across something very spacial. I’ve listen to Ryan since and he is a very accomplished musician and songwriter.

Great song. Great performance. Probably the best songwriter of his generation.

@victoredwards0530

5 жыл бұрын

Nah. Tom Waits is best, Mary Gauthier is next, with John Prine coming in third. Ryan is a bit down the list, but is promising, for sure.

@deanmccaskill5495

5 жыл бұрын

Victor Edwards I agree the three are all top top top tier but dont know that Ryan Adams is part of the same generation really. But you have good taste for bringing them up. Id put Nick Cave on that shelf too.

@dsroaddogg

5 жыл бұрын

@@victoredwards0530 tom waits is like 70 years old dickhead

@dfrancer

2 жыл бұрын

@@victoredwards0530 Tom Waits? Not even close.

@wlgj1341

Жыл бұрын

Since I wrote the storylines for most every song he’s released or otherwise I’m certainly appreciative of those sentiments

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!!! Bravo, Ryan Adams - everything you do is pure MAGIC!! Your music heals heads, hearts and souls. Will love your artistry forever!! You are aces!!

@drumvc8060

5 ай бұрын

Absolute musical genius

I was at the Cincinnati show this winter and at is so great to see Ryan in a good place again. The whole show was top tier and the crowd was locked in.... what an absolute treasure

The best musicians need only their voice/soul and an instrument. He's one.

First song I ever heard him do, I think it was from the Whiskeytown days. I was so hooked fast. Such a talent!!

I fucking ADORE this young mans writing! He makes it ok when i feel the need to cry....

I got sixteen days One for every time I've gone away One for every time I should have stayed You should have worn my wedding ring I got sixteen days Fifteen of those are nights Can't sleep when the bed sheet fights Its way back to your side The ghost has got me running The ghost has got me running Away from you, away from you, away from you. The ghost has got me running The ghost has got me running Away from you, away from you, away from you. I got sixteen days Got a bible and a rosary God, I wish that you were close to me Guess I owe you an apology I got sixteen days Fifteen of those are nights Can't sleep when the bed sheet fights Its way back to your side The ghost has got me running Yeah, the ghost has got me running Away from you, away from you, away from you. The ghost has got me running Yeah, the ghost has got me running Away from you, away from you, away Old tin cups, little paper dolls All wrapped up, in ribbons, bowed with hearts Old tin cups, and little paper dolls All wrapped up, in the ribbons of your heart The ghost has got me running Yeah, the ghost has got me running Away from you, away from you, away from you. The ghost has got me running Yeah, the ghost has got me running Away from you, away from you, away from you. Sixteen days I got sixteen days It's like before I hang

His work spans a few decades and even at his tender age, the man brings experience you feel to the subject matter he examines in his work. Sincerity is a true currency in songwriting which makes Ryan wealthy beyond our understanding.

Unbelievable talent So gifted Love him

I have always respected this young man's talent.. You cannot pigeonhole him , he is not afraid to take chances. Where one might have been content to stay in the seminal sound of Whiskeytown he has always expanded his musical horizons.. For that I will give him big kudos.. A tunesmith that I greatly admire..

Just wondering, how can there possibly be 2 dislikes on this song? What!? Deaf maybe? I love this song...maybe addicted to this song! ♪

@johnmoonitz2968

8 жыл бұрын

+Gingerjake2 Some people just have hatred in their heart . . . we call them Nickelback fans . . . This song, like so many of his songs, is positively brilliant!

@Gingerjake2

8 жыл бұрын

+John Moonitz yes, I guess that's it...lives that are so small they're unable to appreciate anything that doesn't fit in it. They don't want to hear a good melody, good lyrics & a great voice...my condolences to them. ♪

@AndalusianIrish

7 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite song from Stranger's Almanac. It is an amazing album.

@jawa3521

7 жыл бұрын

I'm a Matthew Good fan and I endorse this comment!

@tschmid7764

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe they didn’t like the acoustic version. Or maybe they didn’t like the standard def version that’s letterboxed and center cut. Or maybe their boss ragged on em that day. Or maybe their team lost. I don’t know.

File this one under great performances.

@HughMorristheJoker

6 жыл бұрын

okrajoe he doesn't do the other kind

What a gift to Music Ryan is! In fact, he is more what Music is supposed to do and be.

I've never tired of this. Great song

Been loving this song since 98

Came back for another listen, yep it is still a damn fine tune.. Ryan has the gift..

Top 5 Ryan Songs

Ryan Adams is so amazing, idk if I like him solo better or with Whiskey town. Either way he is hands down my favorite human alive.

Amazing. I am speechless.

Beautiful performance. What a great song.

I hope other people feel the same way about Ryan Adams as I do. Some of his songs are honestly so perfect for me that I physically can't bring myself to explain the sheer emotion that overcomes me when I hear his voice. Sometimes it's joy, being so amazed at the flawless music. But do you find yourselves listening to these songs on repeat and feeling hurt? If you do, stop listening to this stuff and branch out. Listen to early hip-hop, some Soundgarden and throw in some reggae ffs. Live life!

@romandybala

8 күн бұрын

Sometimes you need to look at where you are and see where that is.

My goodness. This speaks to my soul.

A true talent. Wonderful song.

Favorite song of all time.

@deanmccaskill5495

5 жыл бұрын

Thats a good one to have.

@grantdouglas8523

5 жыл бұрын

Olivia Velez one of mine if not my all time. I like this version best.

thank God for the genius that is the wonderful Mr Adams.

Ryan is the best ❤❤😻😻

16 days....I adore this song. consummate artist!

What a song.

I mean, of course. if you have 16 days...15 of those are nights...but putting that in a song makes you brilliant.

That's how you write lyrics.

@daviddowneyshannon

3 жыл бұрын

Love this tune.

I wish CBS would release to entire show on video.

i cannot thank you enough for posting this whole show! you have made me one happy fan! this song is particularly amazing.

What a great talent....unbelievable

Very nice! Made my evening. Thank you for posting and thank you Ryan!

Sneaky good singing voice. This is no amateur. Love this guy. Writes like Dylan, but sings far, far better.

@keaganquinton8440

3 жыл бұрын

Pro trick : watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.

@alessandrocoleman5045

3 жыл бұрын

@Keagan Quinton Yea, have been using Flixzone for months myself :D

15 of those are nights...

Incredible knack for delivering a song. Thanks for posting this great tune.

Yeah, Thank you for posting all these clips. It's amazing.

.. got a bottle and a rosary.. freakin amazing songwriter #ryanadams🌟

All of the videos are great! Thanks for sharing. Ryan is a wonderful artist

This song is genius. Letterman knew

One of my faves by Mr.Adams

Best in the business.

Man, I can’t get enough of this song. Or of Whiskeytown and Adams for that matter.

Such a beautiful song. Ryan makes it feel more personal here, singing in almost whispered hushes, compared to in the Whiskeytown days. Listening to the lyrics, I ask you, KZread viewers: what (or who) is the "ghost" from which our dear Ryan finds himself running away? Is the ghost a memory of someone? A fear he's trying to avoid facing? Furthermore, what exactly is happening in 16 days? I know there are lots of crowd-sourced opinions, but what has Ryan actually said about what the song is about?

@horsetooth

4 жыл бұрын

he's got 16 days sober.

Best damn version of this song I've ever heard.

So good! 🇨🇦

Best in the world!

Perfect!

WOW, much like watching Bruce play Nebraska live.

very well refined!!!!

A great version of a great song. And the Iron Maiden jacket rocks!!!!

Ryan, please come play in Portland, OR. ... we love you!

@rulo3i

8 жыл бұрын

+Susan Morin Or what, uh?

@tenderthuggin

8 жыл бұрын

+Susan Morin Ryan and The Shining were there last 10/05/14 at the Schnitzer. Awesome show!

Favorite song!

Ryan adam's is a class act ...

lovely...

Whiskey town were a fantastic band. Great song. About a guy on death row waiting to die I believe.

awesome

Summer of 69 !!! Great tune !!!

@saltee_crcker2363

8 ай бұрын

yeah wrong artist bud....summer of 69 was Bryan Adams from Canada. this is 16 days by Ryan Adams ....no relation.

@fleadoggreen9062

8 ай бұрын

@@saltee_crcker2363 “ standing on ur daddy’s porch Those nights could’ve last forever I still love you mary york “ Love that song , don’t care who wrote it

The greatest

amazing / mesmorizing

Dude does not write bad songs.

@victoredwards0530

8 жыл бұрын

I would agree. If these are mostly his own songs, he becomes one of the better writers of our day, really.

@jaymueller2418

5 жыл бұрын

Luke Roth Yes he does. Tons of them. He just happens to write a lot of really good songs too. He writes like mad.

Dave knows talent.

It's like Gram Parsons back from the grave. Magnificent.

@DarinDrew

6 жыл бұрын

skydog757 , You are right! Reincarnation

@mikemeyer7759

6 жыл бұрын

skydog757 but better

@trac3y160

5 жыл бұрын

negative... gram parsons was not one to abuse women as Ryan adams has

If you like this, check out Jason Isbell. Was with Drive By Truckers, then with his band, The 400 Unit. Unbelievable talent. They remind me of each other - the wear-it-on-your-sleeve honesty.

@roberthanley8660

8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Kier - I've been a DBT/Isbell fan for a long time.... RA fan for even longer. Saw Isbell w/ the 400 Unit in Orlando a while back with about 20 people and was so confused at the lack of people there (this was during his drinking days).. man has that changed. I've seen him several times since and always a huge crowd. I had wanted to hear Isbell solo-acoustic since his DBT days because I felt he would be unbelievable. I was fortunate enough to see him open for RA in San Diego during an RA tour and was blown away, especially when he sang Alabama Pines. I'd venture to say I enjoyed his set more than Ryan's, and that's hard for me ;). His albums following that have been unbelievable. Got to see him and his amazing wife play with RA at the Ryman not too long ago too. He's right up there with Ryan in my book, close 2nd of course ;).

@victoredwards0530

8 жыл бұрын

That wife of his is a huge talent in her own right, but also she was the one who could be said to have saved Jason from his demons. Now he is one of the best talents in music.

@Footjones

8 жыл бұрын

Victor, yes! She is amazing! I met Jason right before he got sober. He was looking rough but put on a hell of a show

@jessm985

6 жыл бұрын

They're actually pretty good friends. Ryan was apparently a friend to Jason when he was getting sober. Isbell wrote Chaos and Clothes about Ryan's divorce from Mandy Moore. I've seen Isbell and Adams play together live once, but it's happened more than a few times based on the videos on KZread. Two lyrical heavyweights. Would STRONGLY recommend checking out Joe Pug's entire catalog if you're into this. Also, American Aquarium and the frontman, BJ Barham's solo record. Also, Justin Townes Earle.

So fucking great! Got the chills. DAMN

If only Whiskeytown could've lasted longer. I suppose we maybe wouldn't have gotten much of Ryan's solo stuff, which is absolutely incredible, but Faithless Street and Strangers Almanac remain as Ryan's best work IMO.

Thanks so much, has been forever since I heard this one kinda made my eyes wet from :)

thats some jacket!

SINCERE

:O No sabía que había una canción con ese título!

most are, this is from his former band whiskeytown on the album strangers almanac

GOOD GOOD

I wrote this and every cut Ryan Adams released or didn’t for his first 16 albums +

What a prolific singer, song writer. Reminds me of a modern day Neil Young.

Can only imagine what that notebook is worth.....

when the fuck did this happen and how the hell was I not aware!?

oh my hell

dwinkle99 completely agree :)

‘ I should have worn my wedding ring’ is the line I wrote

Iron maiden jacket he's wearing.

anyone know what key his harp is in?

He genuinely channels Neil Young.

why are the original studio versions of these songs not posted any where?

I got a bottle and a rosary.

in what key is the harmonica?

It misses Caitlin Cary backing vocals

@TVForces

3 жыл бұрын

Nope

what kind of guitar is that, love the sound

@BlindTom61

7 жыл бұрын

Harmony Sovereign, newish, ladder braced cheapo probably early '70s. Cool axe...

@josephsmothers9901

7 жыл бұрын

thank you sir

the guitar at 2.49.

what is the last words in this song? I've been wondering for years!!

@jupiterfire05

9 жыл бұрын

16 days in this life before I hang

@saddleking25

8 жыл бұрын

+jupiterfire05 no. 16 days yeah just like before I had...wtf would he say hang come on.

@Gingerjake2

8 жыл бұрын

+jupiterfire05 Here are the lyrics... Got sixteen days One for every time I've gone away One for every time I should have stayed Should have wore my wedding ring Got sixteen days Fifteen of those are nights Can't sleep when the bed sheet fights It's way back to your side Well, the ghost has got me runnin' Well, the ghost has got me runnin' Away from you, away from you, away Well, the ghost has got me runnin' Well, the ghost has got me runnin' Away from you, away from you, away Got sixteen days Got a bottle and a rosary God, I wish that you were close to me I guess I owe you an apology Got sixteen days Fifteen of those are nights Can't sleep when the bed sheet fights It's way back to your side Well, the ghost has got me runnin' Well, the ghost has got me runnin' Away from you, away from you, away Well, the ghost has got me runnin' Well, the ghost has got me runnin' Away from you, away from you, away Old tin cups, little paper dolls All wrapped up in ribbons bows and hearts Old tin cups and little paper dolls All wrapped up in the ribbons of your heart I got sixteen days Sixteen days I got sixteen days It's like a fool I am

I know your song and chant

neil1957johnsen is right i was just playing along in G

sounds like neil young in his early days.