Anthony Simpkins ft. Sam Shackleton & Lucia , "Abilene" // GemsOnVHS™

When I was in Scotland, there was a little spot Matt Heckler had told me about. The Pianodrome, it was a called. A venue, a colosseum of used and neglected piano parts, in a warehouse outside Edinburgh. They let us drop by for a visit and a song, and we filmed this one of Anthony together with hometown hero, banjo playin' Sam "Scotsjitsu" Shackleton on harmonica and Lucia, visiting from Sweden.
This is an old cover of a song my friend Ezra introduced me to. I always thought it was about Abilene, Texas, which was strange because there's nothing all that nice about that town. Later I found out it was written for some old western movie and was actually about Abilene, Kansas. Go figure. Never been. Anyway, here is the version I heard;
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[@Tokinjester]

Me, in Scotland hearing a Scottish accent on gems: 🤯

[@GemsOnVHS]

mate where you been? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHiwiIxqor-cnqs

[@michaelsongs]

You are a true Gem Anthony! ❤ To have this talent & choose to spend the bulk of your time & focus on shining a light on other musicians & songwriters. Wonderful work my friend!

[@ElijahBrisley]

Got that harp sounding like a train too! Perfect

[@shia3231]

New favorite song 🤯🤯🤯

[@lukecowie40]

Honestly beautiful lad, glad to see Sam on this channel, he’s a class lad

[@DerKaiserBrazil]

My friend, you play the piano and sing splendidly, a hug from your friend here in Brazil !🇧🇷🇺🇲🙋🏻‍♂️

[@basstrammel1322]

That hit my heart harder than most songs.

[@elbe]

Bester Randy Newman SingSang. GemsOnVHS schafft immer wieder solch musikalisches Kleinod aufzutun und fantastisch an fantastischen Orten abzulichten.

[@sethmountain]

Great song, great playing, great place, great group, and great suit!

[@cumboward]

This was a super cool productions. So much character

[@therealbigballski]

I love this video so much, a new favorite song and performance. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!! Love you guys!

[@arcane3622]

Such an amazing sound! They're voices mix so well together.

[@niperiodic3372]

Been a fan of Lucia since I first saw her cover of Using Again and it is fantastic seeing her on the channel.

[@Tom-1515]

Love to see you in the vids Anthony, your talent shines

[@cedarriver]

I have a heavy weak spot for those honky-tonk pianos, love that sound. Great recording, great location, enjoyed this! Chords and lyrics below Standard tuning, Capo on 4 This is in the key of B originally, so it's easiest to play with Capo 4 in standard and the chords below. You could also play it with the guitar tuned down a half step in C (C-E7-F-C and so on). Intro G B7 / C G / A7 D7 / G C G Verses G B7 / C G / A7 D7 / G C G Chorus G B7 C G / A7 D7 G C G Interlude G B7 C G / A7 D7 G C G [Intro] [Verse 1] I used to sit most every night And watch them trains boys pull out of sight Oh how I wish they were carrying me To Abilene, my Abilene [Chorus] Abilene, Abilene, purdiest town, boys, that I've ever seen Oh how I wish that I could be in Abilene, my Abilene [Interlude] [Verse 2] Crowded city, there ain't nothing free Nothing in this town for me Oh how I wish that I could be To Abilene, my Abilene [Chorus] Abilene, Abilene, purdiest town, boys, that I've ever seen Women there, they don't treat you mean in Abilene, my Abilene [Interlude] [Chorus] Abilene, Abilene, purdiest town, boys, that I've ever seen Women there, they don't treat you mean in Abilene, my Abilene Abilene, Abilene, purdiest town, boys, that I've ever seen Women there, they don't treat you mean in Abilene, my Abilene

[@Zac_bynxbets]

all this time putting out other people's music and you've been keeping this banger from us?

[@GemsOnVHS]

I'm just a hobbyist, leave it to the professionals for the most part.

[@reddwing4368]

❤

[@devonsants]

Good stuff as always.

[@JoLoneyMusic]

Your voice is getting better dude 👌 You almost have that lonesome Hank tone in some parts. We need more from you. I’m sure a lot of people appreciate knowing the man behind the camera a bit more.

[@juleswinnfield9334]

Nothing good can come of Abilene, Texas. I should’ve known better. Love the channel and everything it’s brought to your supporters.

[@MattStrom]

Great seeing you in front of the camera Anthony. Sounds great.

[@67wing]

I will watch any with Sam in it

[@musicalhealer2143]

Simply amazing, so much talent in that room! Didn’t know you could play the Piano Mr. Simpkins! Wonder what key the mouthharp was in?

[@GemsOnVHS]

i barely play piano :']

[@johnfjones8961]

The Pianodrome! Excellent choice for venue. Wish I knew you were going to be in Edinburgh

[@alexgray8804]

Dope

[@casualdrifter1989]

just hit Abliene, KS can confirm it is pretty purdy! Women there did not treat me mean neither!

[@GemsOnVHS]

damn take me next time

[@casualdrifter1989]

@@GemsOnVHS it's a decent stop inbetween Denvers & KCMO

[@joekeys8918]

Weren't you tempted to sing Aberdeen?

[@aaronwood6485]

Can’t watch this enough. Keep trying to emulate it on guitar.

[@muttandjeff5213]

What was the name of that town again?🤔

[@TJ-jx6dx]

This is what its ABOUT BABE! out of tune pianos ,busted up guitars and the soul of the streets.

[@koyo3376]

I thought Rusty Shackleford died in the third grade.