The Ballad of John McCrae - Original
Музыка
From our album "Naysayer", available now on all streaming services and on CD: bit.ly/2It18qd
Lyrics:
On the banks of the Missouri
Annie Washed up in the clay
And they took her to her father
Told him it was John McCrae
Now I'm running through the badlands
Covering my tracks
Northward toward Dakota
With the devil on my back
Chorus:
Oh, the river flows
To our immortal home
Oh Annie, oh my soul
Well I took her down by the stream side
For to make that girl my bride
But in the fold of her pretty white dress
Lay her father's bowie knife
Well she pulled that steel blade on me
Told me she would take my life
So I pushed her into the river
She went under with tide
Chorus
Well the hound dogs they overtook me
40 miles past Hqarding town
and I told that young Douglas sherriff,
"Boy, you'd better shoot me now."
He said "Poor Johnny, by my orders
your life I cannot take.
But I'll be smiling at your hanging
when they lay you in the grave."
Chorus
I am standing at the gallows
And the scaffold it is high
And the hangman asked my last words
before I'm condemned to die
So I begged God, "Don't forgive me
for the trouble I have sown
for I'll soon see my pretty Annie
in the hell fire down below."
Chorus
Huge thanks to Chris and DJ at sE for producing this gorgeous video, and Shane at Braund Studios for letting us do that one more take to tape.
If you enjoy this, check out sE's other stuff: / seelectronicstv
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Guitars are a Martin 000-28H and Langejans FM-6.
Mixed by Josh Turner.
Пікірлер: 879
This sounds like its been a classic for 60 years.
I’m Always getting blamed for stuff
@reubenxvagabond3305
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha lol.. Thats okay bro 😂
@larebear1902
3 жыл бұрын
so u kilt her ...
@noxxi3112
3 жыл бұрын
@@larebear1902 Kill or be killed
@markmccrae8934
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think it is you. My dad's name is John and my mom's is Ann.
@Mr-John.
3 жыл бұрын
@@markmccrae8934 yes but the cC in McRae is all wrong son
This song is from a different era. Timeless, poignant, beautiful, melancholic. It’s so good.
I have listened to this song more than 100 times in the last few months, not kidding... Awesome.
I just spent half an hour listening to this over and over again
The new game I like to play is to browse Josh's videos and find one I haven't already liked, then watch and like the video.
holy cow, this is brilliant. it sounds like a classic!
@buddybellwether2188
6 жыл бұрын
Ikr! A lot of their originals do. Especially "The Levee".
@Gadabout21784
5 жыл бұрын
melomaniac 3
@j.g.2113
5 жыл бұрын
It's great to see you here... Often I thought of you singing with these guys. That would be so cool🙌
@anitahuerta9408
5 жыл бұрын
sammy copley w
@JM-ew1dd
5 жыл бұрын
@@buddybellwether2188 a
They are like a mix of Simon and Garfunkel, Johnny Cash, and Bob Dylan, with a dash of Lennon/McCartney. Gorgeous!
@84Tacos
4 жыл бұрын
With lots of bluegrass influence
@asb2923
4 жыл бұрын
@@84Tacos Yes! Definitely!
@winstonenglish285
2 жыл бұрын
My dad always taught me never to use the name of Bob Dylan in Vain😂😂😂
@rickcochranerealestate
2 жыл бұрын
And James Taylor
Just....brilliant! Carson's vocals are spot on, and Josh has hidden a mandolin in that guitar. Awesome!
@arnimellner3357
3 жыл бұрын
literally just from the recording i thought it was a mandolin LOL
You guys need to have WAY more fame! If you can write a song that sounds like Bob Dylan while playing like Simon and Garfunkel with TIGHT harmony, you should win a Grammy or something. This should’ve been an instant classic. Also, Josh is a genius with the capo on the 14th fret for the octave. And Carson’s rich voice reminds me a little bit of Elvis. P.s. the lyrics almost made me cry but I don’t why. Can my band open for you please?
@Theinfinitethought
3 жыл бұрын
All agreed! But that's the 9th fret. Perhaps on an electric it could be done.
@St0rm301
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. The double inlay on the 7th fret threw me off and I thought "Damn, how can even get his hand in there with the capo on 14." But then I counted the frets and saw it's 9th.
I just want to start off by saying how genuinely amazing this piece is. It is simply beautiful, you guys have such genuine and raw talent that isn't often found in musicians anymore. I have listened to this song again and again and each time I do it just gets better and better. I'm sitting my final exams at the moment and your music lifts my spirits in an incredibly stressful time which i can tell you is much needed! You guys are awesome, keep filling this platform with the spirit and soul it needs. Thank you for your brilliant music, we all appreciate it.
come on guys don't wait...find a publisher and release this song at international level...it would be a superhit.......loving your original.
I showed this to my grandmother and right before the last verse, when the song slowed, she got worried and said "i dont want it to end!!" So i hope you guys know how much people love your stuff 😊
Carson -- 3:39 is some of the most beautiful singing I have ever heard. Looking forward to you guys coming to KC!
@dlbstl
3 жыл бұрын
I was there! Smallest venue but lots of talent!
@markmorrison9443
3 жыл бұрын
@@dlbstl I was there. I was so disappointed we did not have a better venue for these talented guys. Maybe next time
If you two could leave some talent for the rest of us that would be great.
@TonyFreeman-LocoTonyF
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! 😂
@jessicacosiguitar
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@tephedlukewarm
3 жыл бұрын
funny.
@Alerdo
2 жыл бұрын
for real thoo hahahah
Man new Josh Turner and Vulfpeck in the same day! What a great start to the morning
I love it when I get a notification in my phone and it's Josh and Carson. :3
@NurseJoe
6 жыл бұрын
Same for me bro. Have a wonderful day.
@almogchaim7943
6 жыл бұрын
odinfromcentr2 me too, love it
"drop everything because this will make your day" I do and it does.
You really make that guitar sound like a mando on the lead. Awesome.
@Alkhiman
6 жыл бұрын
I've been dreaming about getting a Martin like that ever since I saw Josh playing one.
@ancientfifer
5 жыл бұрын
Cornelius Dieckmann totally agree! Thought I was listening to Garcia and Grisman for a moment.
Sorry guys, you're not The Other Favorites. You are mine Favorites!
heard these boys doing this in London (20th Aug 2019) - outstanding. (As were Reina Del Cid and Toni) super talented
@louiserobinson410
5 жыл бұрын
So did I. So so good. I can't get enough of them.
@neilbanks6845
5 жыл бұрын
@@louiserobinson410 same here. They should be massive but I want them as they are . pure gold.
@louiserobinson410
5 жыл бұрын
@@neilbanks6845 I agree.
@camerontaylor9594
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, saw them in Glasgow and this was the highlight for me. I was so sure this must've been a cover of an old American folk song; delighted that it wasn't.
Turner & McKee needs to be a thing, and you need to take it on the road. I love how you’re keeping folk music alive by actually writing and performing real folk music. Songs about the hangman’s scaffold and songs about swiping right, but it all fits and it works. You two gents are a force of nature.
@MrDifmaster
6 жыл бұрын
They are a thing (not touring *yet*, that I know of) but they are called "The Other Favorites" and have two albums out
@dlbstl
4 жыл бұрын
@@MrDifmaster they are touring. Look at bands in town town website
Sweet mother of mercy, that was amazing.
I think this is going to be my 6th time listening to this song this morning. Pure gold!
This Josh Turner is one hell of a talent
Holy smokes guys. Very very very well written and performed. Lyrically, such an awesome painted picture. Musically, very refreshing progressions. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Please don't stop. ever.
Usual superb standard. Incredibly talented young men. Bravo!! From snowy England....
This is classic old song writing: great story to music. Upbeat pace, depressing story. Reminds me of Bobby Darin - Artificial Flowers.
This one knocks my socks off. You guys kick ass. Thank you for sharing. I sincerely hope your excellent music craftsmanship brings you all the prosperity that you deserve... without the ‘devil on your back.’ Rock on, friends.
Great tune. Great vocals, Carson.
two years ago today still listening
When KZread makes you a playlist and 90% is The Other Favorites! Great day!
I really really love this song so much!! Get it on iTunes!!
Beautiful. Simply beautiful
great sound, great song. period.
Great tune!!! Written with all the qualities of a classic folk song as well as any I've heard.
Thank you for keeping the great Folk Murder Ballad tradition alive. This song is right up there with the best of them.
Who are the 23 people who clicked thumbs down? I don't know how anyone can listen to this and not be in aww of it. I have watched this video countless times and love it more each time. Such amazing talent going on here. Stellar vocals, stellar musicianship and stellar songwriting. So good it gives me chills.
These folks are great
There is another John Macrae too. A Canadian who wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields." Poignant today on Nov 11th...
@niklaspilot
5 жыл бұрын
If that John McCrae is “another” that which is this song about? I’ve been trying to figure it out but can’t...
@amayadecarlos6138
4 жыл бұрын
@@niklaspilot Same I really thought it was about the poet
My favorite song glad to hear such great music still being made you two are real musicians
Quelle chanson somptueusement interprêtée !
Awsome song! Greetings from Germany!!!!! Love you Guys
Los Otros Favoritos Mis Favoritos!!!
A classic is born!!!!!!!! - well done.
Вы одни из лучших исполнителей!
Very good Performance
A whole other level of music. Wonderfull guys!
These guys are just amazing!
Carson... Wow Dude! Nothing short of an awesome song and story... Greatness....
Beautiful song all around.
@Matthew-zw9su
6 жыл бұрын
Not sure about 'with the tide'. No ocean.
Thank You Josh and Carson!I don't know if this matters to you, but I turned my kid on to these wonderful songs thanks to your Graceland video!
Beautifully performed, recorded & produced. You guys just get better & better all the time!
A Great listen too
Gorgeous. 💯😊👏
Very good song indeed, and performance.
Two extremely talented guys from Charlotte Nc area representing in NY!
From philippines here, big fan of you guys!
Inspired by you guys, my 13 year old wrote his first song and it's a murder ballad. He wrote about our dog chasing a squirrel until the squirrel killed itself (true story). Simple chords, great start for a kid just starting out. Thank you for your continued inspiration.
Wonderful! No matter what you guys do, Its just WONDERFUL.
Always a pleasure to listen to you guys...Proper awesome
Just two good old boys playing some good old music.
Never hear you guys before but I love this so much! Really amazing piece of music.
What a tune. So nice souvenir.
The world of music needs you. Don't ever stop singing guys!
Awesome song guys. Love it. May just turn out to be my most favourite Other Favourites song...
Instant classic, this was brilliant.
Outstanding song.
I can't get over how great this is
Hey everybody this is my name 😂😂
@nathanmcrae9967
4 жыл бұрын
My middle name is John, that's the first thing I thought when I heard this haha
@theoverunderthinker
4 жыл бұрын
is your girlfriend named Annie? because you might want to avoid rivers! ;)
@rossmcintyre3228
4 жыл бұрын
John McRae I had a cousin same name in a land downunder...😄
@Mr-John.
4 жыл бұрын
Forgot about this song, I’ll be blasting it out now in lockdown
@johnnym1320
4 жыл бұрын
Its mine too 🤣
This song is a paraphrase of Sting's "I Hung My Head," Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower," and Neil Young's "Down By the River." The Other Favorites are simply amazing!
Honestly everytime i hear you two harmonize it brings a smile to.my face. Fantastic ! Get this on Spotify
WOW!!! Simply fantastic!!!
Great music! Great videography! Thanks folks! You're all so awesome!
I somehow passed over this when it first came out. Hard to understand why, can’t get enough of it now
It's quite amazing how you guys can produce such rich and complete recordings with so little instrumentation. Keep 'em coming!
1000+ likes and zero dislikes. Ive never seen this before and josh u are the one who deserves it the most. Everything is topnotch and you always deliver superb content! Keep on going Josh and Carson
Excellent!!!
Man. This song is so good. When (if) I get merried this is the song I want played there.
@ArnaudFTW
6 жыл бұрын
yeah weird choice though
@ThomasJ502
3 жыл бұрын
You planning to drown your wife at your wedding?
This song is awesome Josh! Both of you did a great job!
“Poor Johnny, by my orders Your life I cannot take But I’ll be smiling at your hanging When they lay you in the grave” What a powerful verse!
@wohfab
Жыл бұрын
This one gets me every time!
Best ever.
Dude, I heard this on shuffle on KZread music, and I found the video to find out the original artist and I guess I found em! Absolutely incredible!!!!
absolutely gorgeous. thank you
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I cannot stop listening to this, amazing song!
This is my favourite from you guys. Hi from Sydney, Australia.
Brilliant!!
so beautiful, timeless
beautiful harmonies
Wow! Thanks!
There's still hope in music industry as long as you keep creating stuff like this. Very good sound!
love it!!!!!!!
Love it great guitar lines
Love it!
love you guys!
Amazing!
chills. cheers!
brilliant, as always. so good to be able to hear this
absolutely amazing