My wife was diagnosed with early dementia back in 2019, but showed symptoms as early as 2015, I believe. We began our early retirement as full-timers in a travel trailer in 2014 and lived, traveled, worked, and explored across the western states until she dropped off a plateau in her dementia; it's not a gradual downward path but rather a series of plateaus. We gave up our cherished road life in the spring of 2021 and settled back down into the life we had once escaped. A few years ago I realized I was very late to the party which appreciated Wilco, but I fell in love. When I first heard this track, the realization I was about to lose most of the characteristics I loved about my wife was just kicking in - the ones that helped pushed me to realize my dream, and hers, of living outside the rat race and the time clock, and living life on our terms. There finally came a point at which I could no longer protect her from her confusion, fears, and agitations, and finally had to admit her into a memory care facility. There was a two-and-a-half month long painful learning curve over which I had to learn how to deal with her drastically changing health and also find professionals in health care to help me care for my wife. This song, both in its lyrics and instrumentals, represent the whole gamut of experience: the melancholy, confusion, stress, incredible sorrow, and ratcheting of emotion before we finally broke through to now, where the clouds have parted and she is living under wonderful care, so much so that despite not living together, we are still a loving couple and will be til the end of our days. With no larger problems that need to be erased, nothing more important than me listening to her and she listening to me. This is my song. Thank you, Wilco.

@pattymatthews8108

Жыл бұрын

Your story is so devastatingly sad, for both of you. Dementia is awful but early onset is unforgivably horrible. May you find peace in the memories of the past and hope in being reunited with your love in the spirit realm some day. Rest in the love you two created. It is still there in your heart.

@rlmcdo

Жыл бұрын

All my love to you, brother, be strong

@rockmeamodeo

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Jeff

@billybromberg5024

Жыл бұрын

The song has majesty, sweet, but a towering, majestic presence. Beautiful like a vision, both simple and complex. I don't know how that relates to you and yours, but choosing the song as yours says something to me about you. Freedom as we know it is a human endeavour, thus it is not of this forever, yet we shall all be free. Good luck, and all the best.

@anthonyfisher5076

Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing..........bless you and her.

I enjoy how he tunes his guitar mid solo. Seriously, though, this is one of my favorite guitar solos ever. Solos should be about taking the listener on an emotional journey, not just about playing a bunch of notes as fast as possible. This is melodic soloing at its finest.

@charlesjay7596

2 жыл бұрын

I could not have said it better

@jesusrr8536

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@scrimmerman

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Well said. This tune just puts me in a state of pure bliss every time I hear it, be it live or the studio recording.

@likearollingstone007

2 жыл бұрын

Luckely, you are here to enlighten us.

@sixtobarberajordan6655

2 жыл бұрын

That's what music is about. Amen

Gotta show some love for the recording engineer here , this is such a fine listen

@outboundterrain6454

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed...

@malcolmbliss777

3 жыл бұрын

Wilco does kind of seem to “mix themselves” - I’ve heard so many awesome live recordings. It’s almost a magical collection of musicians. So jealous.

@haivoeten

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmbliss777 Don't be jealous, be part! ;-)

@malcolmbliss777

2 жыл бұрын

@@haivoeten Jealousy is good. It keeps me motivated.

@haivoeten

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmbliss777 Oh sure. I didn't want to interfere. ;-)

thank you to the bear for playing this masterpiece in episode 5 : ' )

@smisBellaSwan

11 ай бұрын

Literally just finished that episode!

@martynwedlake9273

11 ай бұрын

Same here! Watching The Bear and this made me really sit up. Beautiful…. How on earth did I miss Wilco😵‍💫

@evangarcia944

8 ай бұрын

haven't seen music used so effectively to end an episode since the Sopranos

@jasonremy8688

5 ай бұрын

​@@evangarcia944don't compare bear with that bull***.

@Styl849

4 ай бұрын

I just watched this episode and immediately had to look this song up. It's beautiful.

Man I want this song playing as I fade into the afterlife

There are only a few songs that fall into the category of "it doesn't get any better than that" and this, in my opinion, is one of them.

I love coming here and reading all the positive comments for Nels.

@jpgsf1978

5 жыл бұрын

runawayuniverse He listened to a lot of Tom Verlaine & Richard Lloyd.

@erichart2093

4 жыл бұрын

All deserved

@louman235

2 ай бұрын

He's as good a guy as he is a player/musician. maybe even more so. Had a brief chat with him at a small club in Santa Monica more years ago than care to count. He was humble, and inspirational to the young musician I was. Much love!

I just heard this on the Hulu show called The Bear. I had to Shazam and find out who this is. Love it 🥰 They’re great 😌

@rubenzamora4079

Жыл бұрын

SAME, they have really good music in the show

@gregmontgomery9726

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the fan club :-)

@shills437

Жыл бұрын

@@gregmontgomery9726 Thank you! ☺️

@jeffbruce616

5 ай бұрын

SAAAAAME

@declanjohnston2963

3 ай бұрын

That is exactly how I got here

Every time I listen to this song I look forward to the end when the three guitars start doing their thing and it’s always heaven!

@manganese333

4 жыл бұрын

InTurtleBleeting same here!

@lmpnchi9416

2 жыл бұрын

For a very Thin Lizzyish homage, IMO; the best

@poc3148

Жыл бұрын

@@lmpnchi9416 Yes💯

Wilco’s marquee moon. Incredible band.

@sludge486

5 ай бұрын

never thought of it this way but it's totally true

@allstarwatt7246

4 ай бұрын

👍

@peace-hp6vh

2 ай бұрын

real

Best case for Fender guitars ever.

@thejanglesheep2408

7 жыл бұрын

Ever heard of Jimi Hendrix?

@angerysig1

7 жыл бұрын

I think MrLosfueagos means that they are all playing Fenders. Not that Nels is the end all be all of Fender examples

@slavmeister73

6 жыл бұрын

Isn't it amazing how they each play different models and all bring out this incredible musicality these guitars were built for?

@brismaclean

6 жыл бұрын

Wilco hotel Arizona

@louderthangod

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Gutierrez I think you mean “authentic” men...but then their fragile masculinity gets the best of them and time for a new headstock....and then their guitar also breaks ;)

How Nels casually tuned the guitar mid solo :')

@shadygroves8252

7 жыл бұрын

was also going to comment on that haha what an unbelievably talented musician

@Amplificator95

5 жыл бұрын

4:21 if anything ;)

@schu1324

5 жыл бұрын

he also checked the tuning after he did it and worked that into the solo too HAHAHA FUCK

@andrewptob

4 жыл бұрын

Using the whammy bar will often throw off the tuning. 🙂

@urwholefamilydied

4 жыл бұрын

@@shadygroves8252 shit, I was going to comment that I actually thought it was distracting. I'm a seasoned guitarist and didn't for one second think anything sounded out of tune... then he stops mid solo to fiddle with his tuning?? Tweedy was thinking the same thing as me. LOL.

here for Nels!

@shruggzdastr8-facedclown

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks (my real first name, also!)!;^}

@conradclipper

3 жыл бұрын

Saaaaaame dude. 4 years later.

WOW! Nels always kills it with the solo!

@twinoak1706

7 жыл бұрын

"I got blisters on my fingers".

"We need a super chill Chicago rock song to round out this episode" YES CHEF

@chuckcabrera1032

3 ай бұрын

And the whole show.

@dancingclair

2 ай бұрын

JEFF

KCRW sure know how to record live music!

Lovely harmony, a great example of how three guitars can work together! Very sensitive musicians!

@delacottedavid848

7 жыл бұрын

you should listen to old Genesis stuff...

@TheZooropaBaby

7 жыл бұрын

Brandon Azbill ....Radiohead? No?

@dariocaporuscio8701

6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Azbill listen a live recording of The River by King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard... So good

@cristiansanchez689

3 жыл бұрын

Sky blue sky, its a great album

This may be one of the most perfect songs I've ever heard.

That guitar solo will always be my happy place.

so much Marquee Moon influence. love it

@twinoak1706

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can hear that.

@anodyneforever3996

6 жыл бұрын

yup- a little bit of Marquee in there. its all good.

@jpgsf1978

5 жыл бұрын

Yup. Lots of Verlaine and Lloyd soul

@blakewhittington4336

4 жыл бұрын

Nel actually put part of the Marquee moon solo in hand shake drugs he talks about it in an interview I saw

@JasonUmbrellabird

4 жыл бұрын

Apparently Jeff got some one to one with Verlaine.

Impossible perfection, unlikely brilliance. Amazing song.

I think I've watched this 30 times or more just in the last 24 hours.

Jeff: hey guys, I wrote this new song but I only have 2:30 worth of lyrics so it seems kinda short. Nels: hold my beer.

@LS-mi8xj

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha, that cpmmrnt cracks me up :D

@lmpnchi9416

2 жыл бұрын

He is a master

@duninstefan1074

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant comment, no idea what the song is about,however great it is

Nels’ jazzmaster is just beautiful, stunning guitar.

@billbowie8772

4 жыл бұрын

Neil that guitar belonged to Mike Watt of minutemen.

Note: this rock song begins at the 2:25 mark, upon the singer’s completion of his capable vocal introduction.

My favorite Wilco song!

@justinizgd

7 жыл бұрын

my favorite nels cline song!

@Berbs73

5 жыл бұрын

Mine too. It just stuck. This song just does something to me. Just like California Stars.

@mtease9247

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too ! Many are so good, but this awesome 👏!!

I love how Nels locks in on the riff in the upper register at the end like he wasn't in the middle of melting his pick.

Nels is simply one of the very best, and certainly most creative guitarists alive

@janmuenther

11 ай бұрын

he's my favorite living guitar player. Not only technically brilliant, but such a deep understanding of melody, feel and tone. Never fails to grip me.

This song is so beautiful that it always makes me cry. Every time.

@jefftweedyofficial

24 күн бұрын

🤘🤘🎸 🎸

incredible version on the last tour. Nels is a guitar God of the first order.

One of the best songs written and performed in the last 100 years.

@Charles-ij1ow

Жыл бұрын

Seams like an average chill song and the view count lets me know I'm not crazy.

@johnhennessey5

11 ай бұрын

@@Charles-ij1owview count doesn’t mean anything dumbass. Despacito has over 2 billion more view counts than this

@cgo5161

7 ай бұрын

@@Charles-ij1owyou must think gangam style is the best song ever then😂

this sounds just as good as the recorded version, perhaps even better, what a performance

Nils is a top 25 guitar player of all time . Living legend. Believe it

Nel’s guitar solo is so good! It’s a perfect example of playing lots of notes but each note still means something. It’s not just a bunch of mindless shredding. I just wish they would have turned up the volume for him a bit more. This song got me into Wilco. I’ve listened to two albums by them and I need to catch up

@rome8180

4 жыл бұрын

This. I love a melodic solo that pays attention to the chord changes and dynamics. I find most solos, even many of the famous ones, are just "look at how fast I can play the pentatonic scale." Good for you, bro.

@James-wj8eq

Жыл бұрын

I disagree with turning up the volume, it fit perfectly

I can't tell you how much I love this song.

Always incredible. The thing about Wilco is they all are among the best at what they do. Jeff is one of the most talented songwriters ever. Nels is IMO the GOAT. Glenn is widely regarded as one of the best living drummers. Pat and Mikal's parts are literally a perfect fit for whatever they song is. It's just really good stuff.

@jeremyprocter1226

5 жыл бұрын

That sums them up! Nice one.

@WordsAmpersand

4 жыл бұрын

You forgot John, who is (honestly) the heart of so many of the band's songs.

@googoogachoob

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree man the best band of the last 20 yrs no doubt. You can take that to the bank.

@abrahamkim1078

4 жыл бұрын

Best drummer? Lol. Stfu.

@THEBATMAN28AHH

3 жыл бұрын

@@abrahamkim1078 maybe not the GOAT, but those off-kiltered fills on YHF are hard to argue with.

Not too many things can bring me to tears than listening to Nels Cline's guitar solo here. This was truly inspired work.

Thank you Wilco for this incredible song. What a solo. It just evokes so many emotions. I love you Wilco

Whoa- just landed on their planet!!!! Tremendous display of inter- woven tapestry!!!! I’m hooked

Saw Wilco live last year and the whole time me and my Dad were blown away by Nels

Nels is my spirit animal

Love to my daughter Kate in Halifax for just sending me the link to this! This is one of those songs that takes you on a journey and literally amazes upon first listen and/or view. Nels Cline + '59 Jazzmaster = I going to watch this again! Thanks Kate!

My parents took me to a Wilco concert when I was 3 months old. Been a fan ever since.

@jefftweedyofficial

24 күн бұрын

🤘🤘🎸 🎸

the best guitar solo of the last 30 years at least.

Here to listen again as Nels has mentioned today in his note on Dickey Betts’ passing that he was a big influence on this particular song.

@VanirTraditionalist

Ай бұрын

Makes me love it even more. Thank you for sharing.

Such a beautiful solo. This song is as close to perfection as a song can be IMO. Every instrument is perfect.

@bkipniss7451

Жыл бұрын

I absolutely concur. Maybe I'm jaded, but I've seen way too many guitar solos turn into three minutes of string-banging gymnastics. This one is lush and absorbing.

perfect example of playing for the song, and that only. Highest Caliber Musicianship

@joeboonmusic4004

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Something guitarists often forget. I can't stand a random interjecting solo that doesn't work with the most important thing: the song...

this track has an incredible thin lizzy feeling, love it so much

@rickdrury3520

3 ай бұрын

Good on you for picking that!!!!

One of the best solo I ever heard

I cry every time. Sublime guitar.

Man if could just stop time and not grow older, this is as good as it gets.

I remember hearing this band & song for the first time in my car some years ago. Immediately you'tubed it when I got home. Now my go to song. That guitar solo by Nels is unforgettable. And Jeff's voice is perfectly fit to this tune.

Wilco has some seriously good tunes. This is one of them.

I watch this specific video every 3 months or so. Just the greatest Sunday morning listen ever.

Jeff rocking the Ghost shirt I love it

@aldohanel4884

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I know this song goes all over Nels' solo but damn, first thing I noticed

@anitaandersen5340

4 жыл бұрын

Dude, my boyfriend likes that shitty ass band! But now he likes Wilco too so I guess it's a win win.

@Vingul

3 жыл бұрын

@@anitaandersen5340 yeah Ghost is really crap.

Man, this guy KILLED IT in the guitar solo. Amazing composition.

How do you define a perfect song! Impossible Germany by Wilco

Wilco is the effect of craft and talent blending seamlessly.

I saw Wilco this summer in a small town in Italy (San Mauro di Romagna). Amazing concert in a lovely place. I swear that we were all waiting for the incredible solo of Cline in Impossibile Germany!

Intricate drumming...this is bliss

That solo was freaking mesmerizing,

For some reason when I saw this played live (in the same way) I decided it is the greatest song of all time!

I'm 47. Somehow I just discovered Wilco through this video in early 2022. I am so grateful. I was smothered in grunge...

@saxonsteve

Жыл бұрын

Check out Marcus King, Blackberry Smoke,Chris Stapleton, Cody Jinks, The Heathen, Storyville, David Grissom. This should keep ya busy for a while. Keep Rockin!

Nels brought his A game. Hands down.

i never tire of listening to this song. i hear something new every time that i do. It is absolutely magical. I would love to hear the creative process behind this masterpiece.

damn, just can't get enough of this brilliant effing song! love it

Guitar interplay every bit as fine as the early Allman Brothers.

@pumpkinking5174

4 жыл бұрын

Pump the brakes there sparky

@ArseneWengerIsGod

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously?

@slashtrio

4 жыл бұрын

ArseneWengerIsGod: it’s really cool and had an Allman brothers vibe, but to say it’s “every bit as fine” is questionable. It’s way more sloppy and dissonant, which isn’t a bad thing depending on what one likes, it’s just different.

@carterwagner6459

4 жыл бұрын

haha what? not even close

@ZedBeeE

4 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled across this song just now so I'm sorry I am a little late. But I get what andyinoregon was saying. The solo guitar jam on Allman Brothers "Blue Sky". Where Duane jams for a bit they interplay and then Dickie takes over? The interplay at 05:12 here on this song is kind of like that in a way .. Nel was jamming and then Jeff took over.....Maybe that is what he meant? IDK,....But it sort of had that vibe..Either way, this is an awesome jam!

this kind of perfection brings me to my knees

@jefftweedyofficial

24 күн бұрын

🤘🤘🎸 🎸

If this were a vinyl lp or 45 it would be worn beyond repair from the number of times I've listened. The band is so tight. They have each other's backs at all times-grooving in the pocket even when Nels is playing tasty, wizardly mindblowing runs.

Wow. I cannot stop playing this. I have been playing Tedeschi Trucks Band's 'Midnight in Harlem' over and over again.......now this one is on the top of my list. Just beautiful. Do I hear a hint of John Lennon in his voice?

@WookieLove1

Жыл бұрын

Give a listen to Clapton/Winwood live from Madison Square garden. There are some gems in that concert. Cheers

@jayknable8398

9 ай бұрын

I love the TTB tune you referenced as well.. it's up there for sure !

Easily one of the best guitar solos ever. Don’t say otherwise. I’m a huge guitar player fan. Haha. I’m right. It’s just raw, imaginative, has the duel part, and just is amazing.

This is so close to perfection... and thank God for Stereo.

My favorite Wilco song by a long shot. And a guitar solo that should be bloody famous. One of the best ever.

This song is just so perfect

When you use the tremolo allot on a Fender the higher strings hang in the nut causing it go out of tune . Of course if you can tune mid solo no problem.

I only listen to this a few times a day.

@BarneyDavey

4 жыл бұрын

That's all? :)

This song will always be special to me. It will always remind me of a specific person whom I parted with, but whenever I hear it all the memories just take over me. I get this sense of serenity and look back with gratefulness on the time we spent with one another and the emotions we felt for each other, thanks to this song. Parting always hurts but now I can look back on all the good parts knowing I shared those emotions with someone and it was beautiful while it lasted, but sometimes things just aren‘t ment to be forever and we have to continue.

I love this guitar solo

"The Bear" brought me here. Thank you for the jam

Great song which highlights Nels awesome guitar playing.

I did not think this song could get any better...but then I noticed Maynard James Keenan on the keys and there you go!

this song is EVERYTHING

It's their best song, hands down. 5 minutes after and I'm still shivering lol

Absolutely sublime ... just wonderful!

Proper musicians, absolutely amazing song, nels looks like my friend from school, noel kealy how are you, remember those nights in your father's garage, if only we learned those instruments properly, we had the lyrics ha ha ha, makes me smile

I saw Wilco a couple of weeks ago, and John Prine last night...two more things off my bucket list.

@donmcallister3745

5 жыл бұрын

Perfect... John Prine...IS.... an American treasure... I’ve seen him live several times... Wilco.. in a small place.. once...just an INCREDIBLE... band... so casual.. But... playing like their lives... depended... on THAT... nights show...love this band...such great music... Thanks.. Wilco... for such great tunes...Peace... DM

@davidellis5141

3 жыл бұрын

RIP John Prine.

@cathsalazar9930

3 жыл бұрын

Damn that guitarist is f in incredible damn!!! Totally all of em rocked it out of the world!.... love love loved it!.... lol 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️☮️💯💋🎶🎵🧨

I heard the album version of this for the first time 2 weeks ago (i always meant to get around to Wilco someday, the day finally came). Now i have listened to this and every other live version i can find at least 100 times since then. I think this is one of the best.

I saw Wilco yesterday evening in a beautiful place in Italy, San Mauro Pascoli, a small town in the region Emilia Romagna. What a show! I remember seeing Wilco in 1999 in Bologna and they are really improved!

To the team who recorded and mixed this - great work

Wow, just wow! That tangent Nels Cline goes off on! Bravo.

4 năm rồi nghe vẫn như ngày đầu

This solo brings tears to my eyes. Unbelievable

Truly beautiful song.

@jefftweedyofficial

24 күн бұрын

🤘🤘🎸 🎸

Madly in love with this song

Love this version. Clean sound. Also - love it that nobody on stage is wearing black.

Oh I don't know why it just rips my soul in two then sews it back together. Thank you.

wilco Best case for Fender guitars ever:):) forever

Its such a tight song! They're always together its amazing. This is why all other bands should kiss the boots of every member of wilco. Tweedy is my main inspiration.

@fromaugustisland

2 жыл бұрын

My name is also Conor Kelly and I also love Wilco!

okay, this, too: that backdrop, with these insanely talented folks in the foreground. love. it.

MAN, this is a good song! Tough to say if it's my single favorite Wilco song but it's sure close. Some great guitar work here!

@zippewa

3 жыл бұрын

This and Muzzle of Bees are my 1-2