Just realized this guy is in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs! Wish more country artists had cameos in western movies.

Within 5 seconds of that harmonica my wife just burst into tears.. keep it up brother, respect

Soon as that harmonica hit I knew this was a hit

Probably the best piece by this stunning musician

@ThatGamingRabbit

11 ай бұрын

I agree

@gregmilburn1783

4 ай бұрын

He did do this song amazingly and it is my favorite version of it, but he didn't write it originally. It's been covered by many artists

I accidentally came across him doing a Willie Nelson search and couldnt be happier with the results. Been jamming him ever since!

we need this kind of folk music in every city every weekend in the town square just bring your instruments and voices

@shelbytaylorweaver1537

7 жыл бұрын

This us weekend at river

@gregoryjoyner6427

5 жыл бұрын

So true Shelby Taylor weaver! So very true!!,

@dogfight60

5 жыл бұрын

Yippie-ki-yi-aye

@ericbanks8898

4 жыл бұрын

Set a date

@lisasez

4 жыл бұрын

But with Steve Young singing it...

Now thats a man whos paid his dues so pay him some respect and then some!

@georgoussnowsaintfullysinn9975

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like words from a woman to man.

One of the most heartbreaking songs of all time 💔

No special effects, just a pure, vulnerable, honest voice

@shperemy

7 жыл бұрын

very real music that tells real life stories, I just can't get enough

@susantjfl3147

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect diction too, unmistakable lyrics.

@chrisezelle

11 ай бұрын

👍🏼😎

Willie was a main key in ocms sound. They haven't sounded nearly as good ever since. Loving his solo work

@natashacarterkyle4585

5 жыл бұрын

He was definitely a huge part of ocms . So was critter when he left and they did fine with Gil. OCMS are still one of the purest bands around even with willie being apart of Dave Rawlings machine now.

@zbomb33

5 жыл бұрын

Natasha Carter Kyle saw them two nights ago, they are still amazing!

@eliletzer888

4 жыл бұрын

Met willie and ketch at amoeba in Hollywood both very cool and what a free show that night with Dave Rawlings machine

@CivilizedWarrior

4 жыл бұрын

I saw ocms in philly 6 months ago or so. They were still great, but god I missed Willie. It wasn’t the same. Been a fan for a long time but never got to see them all in this together lol

My favorite version of this song. He sang the 3rd verse which is my favorite but the one most people leave out.

Bring a tear to a glass eye 😢. I love it

Willie ! You absolutely Tore That Up fella ! That was a grand performance !

Just saw this guy yesterday at freshgrass bluegrass festivale, and I was totally blown away. Just this small little guy up on stage with SUCH a powerful voice, so authentic and real. It was definitely a magical moment watching him play.

@johngenoese6338

8 жыл бұрын

+Ted Miller I saw that as well. Really something, wasn't he? The read deal.

Stark. Powerful. Emotional. Real. One for the ages. WW is an incredible talent and he's doing it his way.

Perfectly lonesome sound for the lyrics. Willie's the best old sound in newer artists. Love it!

Seen him twice now and looking forward to seeing him again. A superb singer!

Willie Watson sure sings his heart out. Voice of an angel too.

Shades of Hank Williams. Stark and splendid. Love it. You got a new fan, Willie.

On the banks of the river, where the willows hang down, Where the wild birds all warble with a low moaning sound, Down in the hollow where the water runs cold, It's there I have listened to the lies that you told. Now I lie on my bed and I see your sweet face. The past I remember, time cannot erase. The letters you wrote me were written in shame, And I know that your conscience still echos my pain. Now the nights are so long, my sorrow runs deep. Nothing is worse than a night without sleep. I walk out alone, I look at the sky, Too empty to sing, too lonesome to cry. Now if the ladies were blackbirds and the ladies were thrushes, I'd lie there for hours in the chilly cold marshes. If the ladies were squirrels with them high bushy tails, I'd fill up my shotgu

@stevencooper4422

Ай бұрын

-n with rock salt and nails

Squirrel has never been sang more beautifully.

@sartainja

Ай бұрын

Is that Willie’s nickname?

My mammaw used to sing those old mountain murder songs.Long black veil, Knoxville girl, and others this takes me back.Glad that sound is alive still.

Love the sound Willie, music at it's best, clean guitar pickin, voice that carries with the wind. You take me on a journey, great song!

This is about the most beautiful thing I've ever heard; Willie is transcendant. Joan Baez does a lovely version too on one of her albums.

@scottsrock4535

2 жыл бұрын

Qql

@lindanorris2455

Жыл бұрын

BUDDY AND JULIE MILLER SING THIS TOO! GORGEOUS, AS WELL!

@petermcculloch4933

Жыл бұрын

@@lindanorris2455 The Buddy and Julie Miller version is the first cover I heard of this song and remains my favourite.

@TheRealSumo

Жыл бұрын

Tyler Childers does a good job as well

@kthstefani

Жыл бұрын

Check out the Steve Young version.

110 percent right there. So right so good. Pure gold.

found about watson and him covering this song a few years ago. I have always fellt that this song meant a lot to me. he kicks as in the movie ballad of buster scruggs. the cool thing is that I recognized watson in the movie playing a gunman. so glad I found his music and also being able to see him in that cowboy flick. i also know about his previous music before his "solo" times. very special voice , hes awesome!!! thanks for doing what you do

This is, by far, the best version this song.

@roynebarnhill4137

3 жыл бұрын

tyler childers

@seanmaginnis2

3 жыл бұрын

Waylon Jennings

@dinah3525

2 жыл бұрын

John Martyn

@nics1964

5 ай бұрын

@@roynebarnhill4137😂 nope.

@MiB3030

2 ай бұрын

@@roynebarnhill4137you’re joking? Hopefully

I love Willie's voice. So pure and so sweet!. This is my favorite so far off his new CD.

I love your music has gotten me out of the deep dark place I have been

Oh my. I’ve got goosebumps on top of goosebumps. That amazing voice!!!! ❤️❤️

can't get much more real, I love music that has meaning and tells real life stories

gives you just the right kinda chills

You ripped my heart out my dear friend.

Saw him perform this at the Grave Mountain Bluegrass festival (Syria VA) around this time. The Hillbilles all sat there looking like statues. They like "who invited Bob Dylan?"

@JodyKenyon

3 жыл бұрын

Hardly. Willie's voice is his own.

@mikecostello624

3 жыл бұрын

Not to central Virginians they seriously like "what the f%$k?"

@rvhill69

2 жыл бұрын

I like Bod Dylan, but his voice sucks! This guy can really sing. What Dylan was, was a hell of a song writer.

@Stanley_117

Ай бұрын

Be cooler about throwing out the H word

Everything about this song, this performance, is perfection. I love it.

@jasoncurrent6609

11 ай бұрын

He was at my favorite festival several years ago. Fantastic artist..The festival died due to pure greed. Willie and his show there goes on. Prolly posted by a familiar entity. My tall tripod... awesome, just magical show. I was present enough to be a judge. Greed killed it.... ni question.

Hace mucho tiempo que nadie me llegaba hasta lo más profundo del corazón ni me ponía los pelos de punta de esta manera.. Cuanto talento. Gracias❤️

UK here. YES

Looking forward to seeing this guy in Chicago later this month. Appears to have a deep respect for the genre. Sorta rare in the current batch of folkies.

buster scruggs brought me here, Willie was in the film as the kid, black suited gunslinger and Buster's nemesis, I didn't realise when I saw the movie that he was more than an actor but a genuine country singer of immense talent!

Willie is awesome! One of the best singers out there! Can't wait for more of his vids.

The United States needs a True Country voice like yours!!!! You n Christopher Stapleton...... wowwwwwww what a immaculant song you n he could do!!! Blow out thr American idol folks and show " America's got talent " what you've got!!

I absolutely love this. I covered this song because of your version Willie!!

I first seen willie play on stage at the woody Guthrie fest. Great musician love his music.

This guy gives me chills because he’s original.

Willie is what I liked about OCMS.

@carinm.bonifacino

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Me too.

@stevoschannel4127

2 ай бұрын

Saw ocms last year, and frankly was disappointed…it was more of a “show” than great old timey music they USED to do…noticed ww was missing, didnt really know him by name but now ido, fantastic.

I lived this song ... too many times

This is so good!! I would love to see Wille Watson and Bob Dylan doing a duet.

I absolutely love the harmonica in the opening to the song,

WOW ! an amazing talent , strong voice , Thanks for sharing.

A voice so unusual and real. Great storytelling!

"You need a count?" "Naw sir"

@larryguimont3001

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

He's even better to see brings it from the heart.

Excellent! 👌🔥 Tyler Childers sing this as well He's on my absolute favs..now you are! 👍 Great cover of this song! You killed it on Gallows Pole!!!!!!!!

@whiteyfisk9769

Жыл бұрын

Naw, willie is wayyyyy better, more soul, can actually sing etc etc. Plus Willie didnt say every single person in the south was raycist because they didnt want their cities burned down, peacefully of course, over some drug addict in Minneapolis who robbed a pregnant woman. Notice how Tyler doesnt tour much anymore ,yea Tyler, we Remember.

Tells the truth and Willie you tell it SO WELL!

Let me tell you buddy...

@mator2339

5 жыл бұрын

Theres a faster gun..

@8stringmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I realized its him lol.

@dilliongregory7086

5 жыл бұрын

@@mator2339 comin' over yonder

@hellsheathen214

5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Buster Scruggs.

@daywalker750

5 жыл бұрын

@@dilliongregory7086 when tomorrow comes.

What a great example of a cowboy song.

Goosebumps, 10/10

He is just so talented !!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome

Omg his voice... Wow !!!

This guy reminded me that there is a faster gun...

Masterful!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😢

@chrisezelle

11 ай бұрын

👍🏼😎❤️

50 dislikes were looking for Florida Georgia line. No sir real music here.

@katarysop4764

3 жыл бұрын

Never stop listning A song from a very best friend of mine sented to me the 1st night we live alon apart i love this song never let it go keep it to my heart

So so so good. Thank you!

Love this! Thank you

Wow what a stud. Adding this guy you my playlist..

Since 2016 this song/rendition/this video has gotten me through a lot.

The harmonica 😭 what a soulful touch. Great rendition, even more so that it ripped my heart out.

timeless music...

Love this old song ~

Can't understand why i do love so much this kind of music so far from my culture, but I do and Williw Watson is the top..........

Willie Watson is doing real justice to Bruce Phillips' gorgeous song. What a beautiful, reedy voice!

This song is too relatable. My heart hurts.

Love you Willie !!!!!

Wonderful singer! Never heard of him before, but he was mentioned in a Buster Scrugs video, which brought me here. Definitely a fan of him now! 😊

Best freaking song ever

Last time I heard this song was when Doc Watson did it when he preformed at ETSU many years ago. Both versions bring a chill to one’s soul.

SO fine, so fine. Thank you sir!

love this

Really good song keep it up man

There is just something so special about good, honest voices nowadays. Hard to come by. Just saw him open for the Avett Brothers, and was blown away!

@slowbro173

9 жыл бұрын

He probably blew the avett brothers out of the water lol

@bo3azaouibbdxxxlmll710

8 жыл бұрын

+Christiana F. Watson

Amazing!

Lovely song, lovely Bob Dylan impression, too.

This is something else... like and early early Bob Dylan for today. Can't wait for him to swing by up here in Canada.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful..............

Nice cover of a great Utah Phillips song!

@randyelliott9152

4 жыл бұрын

Check out the Steve Young version...hard to believe this was written by the same guy that brought us Moose Turd Pie...We miss ya' Utah....

as real and as good as it gets

Brilliant!

Beautiful

83 thumbs down? I wish I had a gun with 83 bullets. This is sensational.

I saw him open for Tedeschi-Trucks a few months back. He's one of the best opening acts I've ever seen. Excellent performer.

A great tenor.

Dammit man thats country at the best

This song here makes me think of my ex and a babby boy that once called me dad. Now it’s all a distant memory

@thesii213

4 жыл бұрын

Ah man. This comments hits me hard mate.

Great stuff!

Is there anyone in the world that can sing as good as Willie????? No

@lumaz71

10 жыл бұрын

try Trent Wagler of The Steel Wheels. :)

@anthonybrown9825

10 жыл бұрын

i love this fella

@ccorneliaaa

10 жыл бұрын

***** Okay, that's actually true!

@ccorneliaaa

10 жыл бұрын

Anthony Brown Yes, he's awesome!

@ccorneliaaa

10 жыл бұрын

lumaz71 I listened to them, and yeah he was very good!

Thank you Coen brothers

one of the best songs ever...

How impressive is this, and let's the rough side drag.

Fantastic!

My heart weeps to this song