AJ Lee and Blue Summit, “You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive” (Live from WinterWonderGrass)

AJ Lee and Blue Summit perform their version of Darrell Scott's "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" at WinterWonderGrass in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Audio: Juan M Soria
Video: Brad Wagner
See more live sessions at iknowweshould.com and iknowweshould
Learn more about the festival at winterwondergrass.com

[@harborhobo]

One of the greatest voices today, backed by some extremely talented musicians.

[@RobMcCoy]

Occasionally, something unexpectedly leaves a mark in your soul. The harmony in the last chorus picks me out of place, puts me somewhere old, deep.

[@ericvonkaenel3643]

I’ve been listening to AJ since she was little and she has become an amazing talent. Her voice has always been pure gold.

[@russellharvey6652]

From "Kids on Bluegrass " when she was 8 to this!

[@DanPurdy1]

Me too.

[@bollywig7871]

Same here. I swear as far back as the mid-2000s, but I can't find any of those old vids anymore. It was pure gold then and is nothing if not purer now.

[@rebeccamouse9294]

The most beautiful lead vocal on this song that I have ever heard. Gorgeous fiddle and so much overall feeling. I love this.

[@rogerl-wd2xz]

Not as good as Patty Loveless.

[@kristenswensen6451]

Aj Lee sings like angels speak when on a mission to stir and comfort the heart.

[@deedeegentry8835]

Found AJ Lee this morning and I'm stunned by her voice! Her rendition of Harvest Moon brought tears to my eyes for the beauty of her style! Need to hear much more from this talented woman!

[@chevick]

I been following her and the Tuttles since she was about 9. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKqn2l4o8-hlZosi=VthhBr0Q4-xfGTVq

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[@Pawpaw-lh9nj]

Been watching AJ since she was 6 years old. Watched her when she was with the Tuttles. A remarkable talent.

[@DanPurdy1]

Sully is one of those Tuttles.

[@barbiebeckford2988]

This band, these vocals, her vocals. Unbelievable.

[@joed678]

AJ is a laid back Powerhouse. They will fill stadiums very soon !!

[@ChrisMacG060]

A J's phrasing is just phenomenal and the rest of the band are so talented. Their sound balance is always so well put together, they must practice a lot to sound so impressively together. Fabulous.

[@markwilliams1579]

I think there isn't a day when I don't listen to Blue Summit. AJ Lee has the right to be proud of her band .their music speaks for itself

[@chrisbooth2246]

I've been listening to AJ and Blue Summit for a while now but the quality of this production and in particular the vocal quality, tops everything

[@garyhall8575]

The perfection of this has left me speechless.

[@silkpursemaker]

Dang! Remember watching AJ and Molly playing together when they were 'tweens' at the Kings River Bluegrass Festival waaaaaaaay back in the day!

[@sebastiannai4381]

Over and over and over again, I watch this

[@BonnieBlue1861]

I have fallen in love with this gals voice. My new favorite.

[@6stringwood]

I have watched A.J grow and she certainly nailed it here. Beautiful! 🎶👏

[@garyroth2764]

Miracles sometimes come from odd places and circumstances Take, for instance, some of the best Bluegrass originating in the brown hills of California. These folks have gone from really good to really great and all those who preceeded them in the genre have to be extremely proud.

[@paulbond4812]

So good .Compliments to the guys who sing in the chorus to lift the song beyond the ordinary . And of course the solo singing and sensitive instrumentation set it off beautifully .Pakipaki kia koutou !

[@karlythralls3687]

You've taken me back to BLUEGRASS AGAIN and I couldn't be more grateful...

[@cornstorm666]

Don't ever leaves you ❤

[@ncg25out]

Beautiful, haunting voice, wow.

[@johnmastin6063]

I can listen to A.J. all day long. So smooth..

[@paulkossak7761]

AJ has a voice of pure honey.

[@ChristianLoftusMusic]

I've always loved this song. This cover is really incredible. Multiple listens immediately.

[@markrobinson891]

Wow. Tears are flowing down my cheeks. Nice work. Sweet vocals, harmonies, instruments.

[@jordingbat]

I’ve been watching AJ since her younger days. In fact she is the one who peeked my interest in bluegrass❤️‼️

[@user-ue6jn1tn4z]

you're using the wrong 'peek' it's pique.

[@lindsayheywood7195]

@@user-ue6jn1tn4zindeed it is!

[@jeffnetcott1198]

What a Pure Soothing Voice!

[@aaronreiss3903]

Scott Gates!!! We miss you in socal! This is beautiful though.

[@MyMusicalHeritage]

Such a beautiful voice.

[@sunnydecker1364]

AJ's incredible voice!!

[@ruthmusic8122]

Lovely cover......love this band!

[@MediaTechSalford]

Great version . A new favourite AJ track😎

[@altheatoldme]

Just so damn good. It made me cry.

[@justicegusting2476]

Really looking forward to their stop in Morro Bay. Got tickets 2 months ago.

[@jaimealbertocruz2448]

Absolutely mesmerizing and haunting. Guys in AJLBS, what masterful rendition. Thank-you.

[@Engtissueman]

Beautiful version. Glad I found it.

[@cornstorm666]

She's amazing..This song is haunting.Patty Loveless does it great too..My family grew up in Harlen..Hard life..STOP burning coal..🔥👍

[@rogerl-wd2xz]

Patty did it first and best.

[@cornstorm666]

So many great Bluegrass singers come from Pike County Ky..bless them❤

[@esslar1]

That was really, really good.

[@aka4146]

so dam good,love you all

[@RyanMag2689]

Wow, just wow.

[@nrich5127]

Simplicity and a melody that tugs at my heartstrings ...... and then there 's her haunting voice .......... it surpasses the original in my opinion ...I keep coming back to hear this fabulous performance and get mesmerized again ... and again ....

[@BassPlayerKeithHallPhotography]

Beautiful song.

[@DarrellHartsock]

Awesome!!

[@user-bg2cs6rw8c]

Wow. This is my favorite rendition of a classic song! What a beautiful performance! Great voice and and a fantastic band!

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

So good!

[@tedhart7708]

VERY nice!😃👍🏻

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

I was this many years old when I found out there were two AJ Lees.

[@user-pq1rs8im6l]

It takes true talent to cover someone else’s song and own it in this way. Y’all have done this several times. Cumberland Blues, With Body and Soul, and Who Walks In are just a few to name. And Sully Tuttle, Wow! What a beautiful solo. It’s so perfect it sounds like it was composed. Also AJ’s voice is a blessing to anyone who is fortunate enough to have listened. Love the finger style guitar Scott. And Jan, you’re my favorite fiddler ever.

[@harrypotter506]

Incredible.

[@user-pq1rs8im6l]

These guys and their arrangements are so wonderful. Although she didn’t write this, AJ is a phenomenal songwriter.

[@brennenfitzgerald]

Heard this at Merlefest and just had to find it!

[@warmerthan]

Beautiful 💗

[@lukeroberts6019]

Do I hear a little Dave Rawlings in Sully's solo? (By a little I mean a lot)

[@chrisartist5155]

Wow!

[@thomasgonzalez1610]

Great players!! Awesome!!!

[@melodyneece9587]

Haunting lyrics. Love, love, love AJ's voice.

[@doctorshoot]

brilliant absolutely nailed it - A J Lee is one special talent and the harmonies are quality

[@michaeldeeley9898]

Pure gold, thankee

[@lovethomassowell]

AJ and a song from Justified - like peanut butter & chocolate - two great things together

[@user-tw9pk5ez1d]

Young lady God bless you hot mandolin

[@kenfisher9428]

Keep playing this one guys, loved it at Grey Fox, cant get enough!

[@fretfix1]

No shade to anyone, but since they added Scott Gates their trajectory has been elevated. He was the missing link. They all shine brightly. Jan's fiddle playing is so freakin' tasty...

[@feg953]

Awesome, wow, smooth! Beautiful voice and Awesome musicians.

[@barneymiller5488]

Geez louise. They good.

[@NorthernMtnMan]

That's an amazing and haunting performance!

[@stephenmathes1]

sooooo goood!

[@thedeadalgorithmmusicchann1994]

Tight!

[@SamNitzberg]

Good god

[@geraldtickle8140]

Y'all got it 😊, #1.

[@user-tf4zh5dy6t]

Amazing talent!

[@ChristopherMarshburn]

This was awesome. Like this stripped down version as much as the iconic Patty Loveless recording.

[@gerwynevans2729]

Darrell Scott's song is not an easy one to sing but she makes a fine fist of it here with support from very talented musicians.

[@timthompson8297]

Wonderful voice.

[@rowlandharryweston6037]

I wish I was from Kentucky...

[@rowlandharryweston6037]

But i am from Queensland, Australia. And that's as close as it gets...

[@carronwoodrum7868]

Both grandfathers worked in the coal mines. The 1 I loved most died of “black lung” at 54.

[@samoht6013]

Sully !

[@wayawolf1967]

Its hard to beat Patty Loveless' version but AJ did the song justice for sure. Great job.

[@daveg686]

👍

[@thelittlemoontravelers]

Love the pure ribbon mic setup. Would love to know what preamp was used for these AEAs.

[@shawnsnow6413]

"....walked down Katahrin Mountain and asked Tillie Helton(actual person) to be his bride." Fixed it for you.

[@1coopjsn]

This is incredible. Masterful vocal performance. Someone please tell me who that fiddle player is, too.

[@user-pq1rs8im6l]

Jan Purat. May have the spelling wrong. He’s from Berkley, Ca. He’s my favorite fiddler. Every time he solos, he nails it.

[@1coopjsn]

@@user-pq1rs8im6lThanks so much! You are right -- has a great tone as well.

[@user-pq1rs8im6l]

Jan Purat

[@Jimbo-qr1ye]

❤❤❤❤😂 1:54 1:57

[@victorlethbridge6336]

Another great performance. I am hearing a little bit of athsma rasp and breathiness in AJ's singing. Take care of that amazing voice.👏👏👏

[@rickhenderson237]

hello sugar really nice video but i'm still waiting for that song by Eve Christop motion devotion

[@tomblackwood7963]

I like what these guys do with this tune musically, but I don't understand why so many bands that cover this song go with the shortcut lyrics in verse two. I don't which coverer made the alternate lyrics up in the first place or why, but they make no sense. If he already crossed the mountains, he wouldn't need to walk out of the hollow. And he didn't ask some pretty girl to be his bride, he asked Tillie Helton. Why write her out of the narrative? It's not like it's a super-difficult verse to get right.

[@TN-D18]

Pretty girl instead of Tellie Helton, and Cumberland Mountains instead of Katahrins Mountain. These small changes make the song easier understood by those less familiar with eastern Kentucky, Black Mountain and coal mining topography. He comes down the mountain to the holler and wants to take her away. Either way, a fabulous tune.

[@rogerl-wd2xz]

It's hard to beat Patty Loveless on this. I am definitely biased. But, AJ did a great cover, as usual..

[@robertwilliams-wd6cp]

I think I like that better than Patty's version!

[@robertwilliams-wd6cp]

Eat your heart out Patty Loveless.

[@robert_4050]

We dug coal together....

[@Frisbieinstein]

About as depressing as it gets.

[@keganje]

Very nice, but why not just listen to the original? Some songs do not need to be remade.

[@ersp1]

So you don't approve of the Patty Loveless recording either?

[@Mrjpurat]

No one’s making you listen 😂

[@Nastyacidface]

I listen to this like 10 x a day it’s so good it’s almost unbelievable