Better Call Saul Fan Tribute: Diamonds and Rust

[@kevinwesterlund1495]

Courtney this is sensational. Gene has the diamonds, and his drink of choice is a Rusty Nail. Also, the urn that he carried to possibly use as a weapon contained the ashes of a dog named Rusty. And the opening lyrics to Diamonds and Rust almost perfectly parallel the Gene/Kim phone call. All the clues were there, but it took your perceptiveness to put them together this brilliantly. I’m not sure what I’ll miss more after next Monday: New episodes of BCS or your insightful reviews of them.

[@courtneysreviews438]

Thank you. And even the title of the song "blank AND blank" fits this universe. It is uncanny, isn't it?

[@eltedioso]

@@courtneysreviews438 I hope the producers of the show see this and kick themselves for not thinking of it first!

[@kell_checks_in]

@@courtneysreviews438 So, did Baez borrow Kaylee's time machine? Even the personalities ("Madonna" "Girl on the Half Shell" "So good with words" "vague...") fit perfectly.

[@marshallhiggins2815]

Hear me out: Judas Priest’s cover of this song is fantastic. It’s more along the lines of Queen than of heavy metal.

[@courtneysreviews438]

@@kell_checks_in it really is remarkable how perfect it fits.

[@tvaddict6623]

I can’t handle the feelings this show gives me.

[@courtneysreviews438]

Me, neither. So I made this lol

[@tvaddict6623]

@@courtneysreviews438 thank you so much!

[@Testing-123]

@@courtneysreviews438 How much did Kim make you cry during that gut-wrenching scene?

[@WildHeart7777]

Same. I don’t think I’ll ever recover.

[@courtneysreviews438]

@@Testing-123 I cried through the whole thing. To see what she became. To see her pain talking to Jimmy. To see her walk past ghosts in the courthouse. To finally see her unburden her soul. Rhea's an incredible actor.

[@tfmajka13]

Amazing job Courtney capturing a very complex relationship that is the heart of the show. They should release this as official BCS material. 😢👏

[@stevebobjd4751]

Love it. The song fits perfectly with the scenes from the show. The vocals are somber and poetic. The guitars are bluesy-psychedelic. There’s a certain feel to the song that’s very in harmony with the images.

[@kell_checks_in]

And, then there's this version when you just need to wail real loud... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qmaH6HhamoesU

[@HaldaneSmith]

This is fantastic. The most emotional moments of Better Call Saul set to a very emotional song. It also really highlights Rhea Seehorn's acting ability. Bravo.

[@BenChanNYC]

It's great that this show not only engages you intellectually, but it clearly inspires you creatively! This is rough though .... almost too soon. 😭 Next week is going to be painful - no way we get out of this unscathed. Great job!

[@Aaron-kq5kk]

Wow. This is amazing. I think you found the most relevant possible song. The title of the last episode could have even been Diamonds and Rust. I think I like that better than Waterworks. You did an amazing job matching the scenes to the lyrics in a way that just made me so nostalgic/sad, as if I actually knew these people or if it was me that had lost a relationship. Looking forward to whatever is next from Courtney.

[@krazylegz11]

Well, that was freaking gut wrenching. Well done 😜

[@iluvanimals4evr]

You took the words right out of my mouth!

[@firewoman2863]

Thank you, Courtney. This means so much to fans of the show. On a personal level, I grew up with Joan Baez and other folk music in the house. My father was an amateur musician and we'd sing as a family at home and at parties. He left us young and my mother died recently at 92. It's been an emotional time and I've appreciated BCS and the lovely family of fans. And, now - on to the end - no wonder I cried last night and again just now. Much love to you all.

[@courtneysreviews438]

Thanks for sharing this, Fire Woman! I am so sorry about Mom. It sounds like your childhood home was a fun and loving one. I'm glad I could bring a little it of nostalgia ❤

[@63rambler66]

I kind of this this montage/tribute is going to be of huge importance to a portion of the BCS followers. It’s it’s own movie, so incredibly painful. I am crying again And again

[@Testing-123]

Great creation. The creators of the show would be honored

[@denisesudell2538]

Courtney, this video absolutely broke my heart. The clips you chose made it utterly clear that Kim and Jimmy loved each other and made each other happy before it all came crashing down. I’m astonished at how well the song lyrics fit the episode. Beautifully done. Thank you for your insightful analysis of the show this season. I know you have plenty of other work to do, but I hope you keep putting out content for us to enjoy and learn from. ❤️

[@charliehennings8146]

Awesomeness!!! Love this Courtney!!!! Reminds me of Walt and Skyler a little. I think it’s more heart breaking with Jimmy and Kim because they really did have chemistry!! No pun intended 😁

[@WildHeart7777]

This is so freaking beautiful. I might never stop crying. You are incredibly talented. Thank you for sharing what you do with us ❤️❤️❤️

[@nrf91]

Blown away!! This is such a beautiful and powerful recap of the tragic Jim and Kimmy saga. Thank you.

[@seanl324]

Brilliant editing and song choice. I'm emotional now. Thanks.

[@Guntervoelker]

Beautiful song and an artful tribute.

[@brentbrooks3]

"A booth in the Midwest..." *Chillzzzz*

[@stevewallis7277]

Oh my word! Rarely moved to comment on YT, but that is so perfect - well done :) It's almost as though Gilligan & Gould started with Joan Baez & built a story to fit.

[@lindasatterlee362]

My sentiments exactly.

[@heartsoul1818]

I have always loved this song. (Still hurts too). So good to see young people embrace the brilliance of another generation's music. So fitting here. Nicely done.

[@englemanart]

I think this is the first time I have (knowingly) listened to her music for some reason, even though I am Gen X. All I can say is I'm looking her up now!

[@nuggets0717]

My father (born in the 50s) introduced me to Joan and this classic (I came into play in the 90s). I love her so much, her music has been a gift in my life.

[@JDubbs921]

Just wonderfully done. I expect nothing less from you Courtney. This song is a perfect tribute to Jimmy & Kim. Their relationship rusted as the years went on beyond repair. I can’t wait to see how this ends. It will be bittersweet indeed. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@mimi4sure]

Courtney what are you doing to us?!!!😭😭😭😭 Can’t wait for your breakdown video of this episode!

[@Avb666]

This made me feel like I lived every second of Jimmy’s post-Kim life. It made my heart hurt for the simple days they had. It made every moment in Waterworks that much more gutting

[@KevinPrimus]

Classic. Timeless. Truth. So much history between two tragic stories

[@courtneysreviews438]

Thanks, Kev! This was a hard one. I thought 609 was rough. I wasn't ready 😭

[@MangafanPecoraNera]

It is like the song was made for the series. Uncanny.

[@courtneysreviews438]

Right?

[@oaa-ff8zj]

@@courtneysreviews438 the vagabond!!!

[@johnny2920]

I recently got into Joan Baez, this quickly became one of my favorite songs ever. I never thought about how perfectly this song fits Jimmy and Kim's relationship, especially after the last episode. As always, great and incredibly thoughtful work! Interesting to think about Jimmy to Kim as what Bob Dylan was to Joan Baez when she wrote this song. His fame skyrocketing from his charisma and unique ability to manipulate words, leaving behind the woman who helped shape him. I always think it's interesting to look at Jimmy's story as an allegory for a creative career.

[@GrannyGamer1]

When that song first came out, I tried too hard to like it, when I didn't. Everyone is supposed to venerate Biaz and Dylan, right? That song laid there for decades, waiting for this edit. Brava! You nailed it!

[@ianbullphoto1]

Courtney, you did an amazing job with this! Baez's lyrics could have been written for this story. I'm not exaggerating when I say this series was virtually perfect in every respect and now you've managed to capture the relationship between Jimmy and Kim so well. Thanks for this.

[@WildHeart7777]

PS I don’t know how to make it happen but Rhea Seehorn needs to see this.

[@rory_pond1701]

The song was heartbreaking enough already, but coupled with the BCS imagery it becomes devastating. What a brilliant mash-up! The parallels are indeed uncanny. Thanks for creating this, Courtney!

[@larrybutler7084]

Perfect Courtney. Ex and I had the album back in the day and this song was one of our favourites. Thanks for putting this together.

[@hanffd]

I can't believe how well you matched this song with images from BCS. You've really made it seem like the song was written for this! Outstanding and admirable work!

[@rickowenkennedy]

I haven't heard this song for a long time. Coupled with your choice of images...captured that....feeling... Again. Oh My...

[@mandydog1962]

Amazing and heartbreaking! Well done! Thank you ❤️

[@frankpajak2466]

Master class for Better Call Saul: Filmmaker Training: Finale Montages....thanks Courtney for the amazing insights you have had throughout the journey, putting this together is on whole other level. WOW just WOW!

[@amethystrose1107]

This video has me wrecked. Been watching it over and over.

[@luukkimus]

Thanks for this, Courtney, really. For some reason I didn't cry during the episode. I was actually thinking, what's wrong with me! Well, it just took some time. Watching this, I finally cried. It helped me remind myself what they had was the most beautiful thing. It was true love. And when a connection like that is lost while the love remains, that's earth-shattering. And when what happens next is that these lovers actually turn against each other and hurt each other (especially Jimmy does his best to hurt Kim because of how much pain he's in), it's pretty much the most horrible thing imaginable that can happen. It's really sensational how it's laid out piece by piece in this series. During season 1, maybe still during season 2, I was kind of criticizing this series for being so fond of spending lots of time showing montages of different processes of something being done from beginning to end, in kind of ridiculous detail. Usually it was something so basic that any other series wouldn't bother showing any of it. Breaking Bad already had some of this going on but BCS took it to a whole other level. Soon, however, I began to actually enjoy these visualizations and montages, no matter if what was being depicted sometimes seemed mundane. Well, now, as the end draws near, I finally understand that actually, I think the whole series can be considered like a macro level version of that same thing: Better Call Saul as a whole is a depiction of a slow, sometimes mundane process of a love story, shown in ridiculous detail. And it's utterly magnificent.

[@FleagleSangria]

For those that arent aware this was Joan Baez tribute to Bob Dylan. They were once involved. Joan is the singer.

[@upintheairwithroberthensle6605]

Really excellent, Courtney. Thank you for putting together such an emotional and moving tribute to the amazing star crossed Gilligan universe love story that is Better Call Saul.😥

[@lindasatterlee362]

Courtney, this is absolutely beautiful. I have watched it every day for a week now & I can't stop. The perfect marriage of Joan Baez's song & your montage evokes so many powerful emotions, different every time through, always ending in tears. You are brilliant! You must find a way to send this to Vince Gilligan!!

[@courtneysreviews438]

Thank you, Linda!

[@kell_checks_in]

All I know is if we ever have Gilliverse Cons, this needs to open one of the workshops.

[@tammiebbin637]

Courtney, this is amazing. Beautiful. Vince Gilligan needs to hire you whatever his next project is! Thank you for your thoughtful reviews, your hard work to bring us your content in a timely manner, your passion and intelligence. Thank you

[@courtneysreviews438]

You hear that, Vince? Contact in my about 😉 Lol thanks, Tammi!

[@keciabailey818]

This was amazing. Simply amazing. The accumulation of experiences from the first time the audience meets her through him to the last time we see them together was so impactful. I don't know how epi 13 will play out (I don't need the writers to glue them back together to feel satisfied with the end of this shows run) but it'll be nice to cue this up and remember this arc. And geezus if Kim wistfully looking at the 2.0 version of her ponytailed, power heeled empathetic defender self doesn't hit different set to music. ##%$*!$!! it, Kim!!! Why did you have to make that Uturn 😥 Thank you Courtney!

[@AlexCleaves]

Fantastic song and fantastic video. Fan videos set to music are v underrated (especially when they're done as well as this is!). I was listening to Warren Zevon's "Accidentally Like a Martyr" today while still reeling from Waterworks last night, and I've heard the song a million times, but just recently noticed how well the lyrics and mood seem to capture the tragedy and humanity of this show.

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

First "Wish You Were Here" - now this! This song tore at my heart when I was happy, then slew me when I wasn't. I so hate where this went. I'm so afraid for next week. I'm gonna need a happy place movie for sure

[@courtneysreviews438]

While watching this episode, I thought "Comfortably Numb" would be perfect over the Kim scenes in the first half. Yep.

[@nrf91]

@@courtneysreviews438 Pink Floyd, Joan Baez - love your taste in music. And yes, Comfortably Numb would be a perfect fit for Kim’s post-Jimmy life.

[@JordanGurney]

A video that makes a grown man cry

[@EverSinceMyExorcism]

Wow! That worked perfectly. Even the song title fitting the (blank) and (blank) titles of the episodes this season. What a sad song.

[@allisonwhisler4149]

I hadn’t thought of this song. One of my favorites. Both Sides Now is also a good one for this series.

[@lwfmtta]

Heartbreaking.

[@jennifermeyer704]

Thank you so much for this insightful and gut-wrenching tribute. It's incredible how well "Diamonds and Rust" goes with the images from the show. It's just perfect, Courtney.

[@RobinHerzig]

Beautiful. Exquisite. Bravo 👏

[@bipolartyranttroller]

Thanks for all of your work! I just found your channel while looking for some insight. I have loved both series and the movie and am really finding myself depressed that it is all ending next week. In any case I’ll be attempting to watch it all again and will incorporate your content as I do. Again, thank you for all of your contributions which have and will allow me to enjoy these shows again even more!

[@tell6662]

This is brilliant Courtney! A song written about dating Bob Dylan turned into a touching ending statement on our two fave characters. SO glad I subscribed!

[@asafindy]

This is beautiful, soulful and tragic. Very well done.

[@lisamelman9997]

Perfect! All the nuances are there, visually and emotionally. Thank you!

[@kenmartin5299]

You're the best. The writers used the song to frame Jimmy n kim's romance no doubt. Good job linking this up. Love the depth of both BB and BCS. Will miss these characters. 14 years. Wow

[@CATALINAparty]

I couldn’t help but think of Days of Wine and Roses. I think this is by far the best written couple in T.V. history. They’re so perfect for each other that it’s devastatingly tragic. Just like the movie… Their love is so intense it drives them to complete and utter ruin… They lose all control. Kim is Jack Lemmon. But I hope they don’t go all the way through with this motif because that would mean that Jimmy never quits… he’d live his life waiting for Kim to return and never able to change because of his addiction. Anyways, great video. Had to be done and I’m glad you did it. Made me cry (waterworks).

[@marypatg7]

Wow! You are amazing! Thank you for putting this together!! I honestly don't know if I will ever be able to watch another TV show after this ends. BCS and BB have ruined any other show for me! Thank you for sharing all of your insight on these episodes!!!

[@courtneysreviews438]

I feel quite the same way. Art this well done is *rare* which makes me appreciate it all the more. Shows this good are once in a generation. Gilligan and crew gave us 2, back to back. Can't wait to see what they do next!

[@SouthpawUpstate]

Beautiful, Courtney! Thanks for all your great work. Awesome to see a woman in this space.

[@oldguysrule5895]

You are one talented lady...thank you

[@alliecohen6238]

Beautiful Courtney! Omg I love this song and it is so perfectly fitting for this! Equally as gut wrenching as this series, the writing and these performances. This is really moving and well done

[@paulasimson4939]

Wow. Just...... wow. Chills and tears right from the first line. I'm stunned at what you put together.

[@melissas7980]

Well, now I'm crying. I will save this and no doubt rewatch it again and again, as I go thru the stages of grief from the end of this incredible show. Your work is remarkable. I have a major girl crush on you/your mind and how it works. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all that you have done to make being a fan of this show even that much more wonderful. Peace & Love, to you, Courtney. I will be a forever subscriber and look forward to anything that you take on next. xo

[@clindsay8362]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant… 💜👩‍🎨

[@57hound]

Wow, haven’t heard this song in so long! What a perfect pairing. You nailed it!

[@TheGuardOfMagog]

Love this Courtney!

[@raydavison4288]

This is fine! I am sitting her crying my eyes out. Bravo, Courtney!

[@muchmusicclips5299]

Yesterday I woke up to this (on the west coast). What an amazing way to start the day. For my whole career I worked in on-air creative for two Canadian television networks, producing, writing, directing, editing on-air creative. There was no internet for a long time. I taught on-air creative to college students - story-telling, writing and editing for the screen. Courtney, if this is your first creative edit, you must continue telling stories. It is brilliant. The story in the lyrics. The selection of shots - I can imagine how many hours you spent screening material and selecting scenes. It’s the creative visual editing to that song that reveals a true natural talent. You’ve made a music video. A powerful one. We’ve all been asking, “what’s Courtney up to after BCS?”. You’ve shown you can do anything you want to. BTW - diamonds are created by heat and pressure on carbon (considered dirty); rust is a result of iron (FE) molecules in steel coming in contact with moisture (for example water, considered clean).

[@courtneysreviews438]

That's incredibly kind of you! Thank you. It is my first creative edit and it took a couple of hours. I knew every clip I wanted when I started so it was just a matter of gathering them. I do wish I would've included a clip from the parking garage scene from 609 but oh well. I am proud of it and am glad so many seem to enjoy it!

[@muchmusicclips5299]

@@courtneysreviews438 you can recut it.

[@dkickelbick]

This was great! Whatever happens next week, this love story was great and sad as life. This song with these pictures brought it on point. What a journey from "Uno" we had the luck to see. I am angtious for what will happen next week. I hope Kim and Jimmy will find some closure and we find some hope for both of them, but I doubt it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful peace.

[@dennisv8934]

I remember this song and this album when it was released. Still haunting to this day and perfectly captures Kim and Jimmy.

[@pretendtobenormal8064]

Wow! It feels like somebody is cutting onions over here or something...

[@raydavison4288]

This is my 3rd or 4th time watching this video since you put it up & I have to say that it is a seamlessly flowing tribute.

[@courtneysreviews438]

Thanks, Ray!

[@FleagleSangria]

Wow..just wow..and I dont mean Ken wow..touching tribute..brilliant. Im rather speechless

[@KazimierzStaszewski]

the real loss week from now will be the loss of your insightful reviews of this show

[@courtneysreviews438]

Aww thank you!

[@unstewed]

Excellent choice!!

[@tgosuke]

Amazing edit, _Waterworks_ was pure brilliance. Although it's kinda an overused meme by now, I seriously mean it when I say: _Bravo Vince_

[@IFledFromKansas]

This is damn good! Thank you, Courtney!

[@joeybox0rox649]

Outstanding tribute video, Courtney! Goosebumps...👍👍

[@tofi21]

Wonderful. The song, bcs, the tribute. Thank you!

[@ravenseen]

amazing.... amazing how things that are so important can become just a tequilla stopper abandoned on the side of the road. It's slowly dawning on me that their relationship is a trainwreck/tragedy in slow motion.

[@Kadaspala]

Somehow I only knew of the Blackmore's Night cover of this song before this. Now I'm learning that not only is it a cover, it's (likely) the most obscure cover of this song. Which is a shame, since it is quite excellent. Much like this video. Astoundingly done, can't believe how well it works.

[@courtneysreviews438]

This isn't a cover. This is the original, written and performed by Joan Baez (about her affair with Bob Dylan)

[@courtneysreviews438]

Ah I think I misread your post. I'm not familiar with Blackmore's version. I'll check it out!

[@CustomBPS]

In tears. This is really beautiful.

[@cydonia3]

This is awesome!! “Dont drink and drive, but if you do call Saul” SG

[@PatriseHenkel]

Seeing them in happier days is so heart-wrenching.😫

[@GrannyGamer1]

I just tweeted the link to Ms. Seahorn. 🤞

[@musicgearnetwork]

Love this. I think I'm gonna cry as hard as Kim Wexler on the bus after Monday. Not sure if I am ready for this. However, Inside The Gilliverse will continue to offer support to any and all grieving BCS fans.

[@courtneysreviews438]

We're going to need it! 🤧

[@edfewchas3255]

Bravo, Courtney. Well done.

[@mikepalmer7365]

Wow. Wow oh wow oh wow! This is a perfect blending of a classic song with a flawless edit of the Kim Wexler storyline. I'm so impressed. I'm a geezer, and remember vividly seeing Joan sing this as part of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975. I was there to see Bob, but Joan stole the show with this song. Thanks so much for bringing two of my favorite performances together in such a compelling way.

[@courtneysreviews438]

Thanks, Mike! A few people have written how much this song means to them. This song is from before my time but it is one of my favorite love songs. When I made this video, I didn't imagine it would resonate so strongly with so many people. It is an unintended bonus that it carries such nostalgia for so many fans.

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

Absolutely lovely tribute to the greatest tragic love story of the 21st century!

[@admirmedic9671]

This show, ugh, so good

[@droberts1593]

Awesome song choice & the video compliments it spot on. Perfect tribute. Love it!

[@BlazingOwnager]

This is a hell of a perfect song choice.

[@niksta007a]

I'm gonna miss all the meta Saul stuff when it's done! This is great, thanks so much for sharing!

[@swiberk]

Love it Courtney...caught something on E2.5. When Chuck and his wife prep for supper with Jimmy, Chuck mentions Carroll Burnett.

[@brody_zzz]

fantastic edit courtney!! these black and white scenes really invoke a sense of loneliness i didn't know i could feel from a tv show. thank you for all the analysis throughout these episodes! i have watched all of them and always love your perspectives. this edit has inspired me to make one of my own, i dont think it will be as good but you can check it out if you want!

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

Courtney you made me cry 😭

[@barrykfc7872]

I hope Jimmy escapes.....where did those diamonds come from anyway? Sad to see this show ending :(

[@jmchez]

Your statement that this is a tragic love story gives a lot of food for thought. I can't remember any Hollywood love story, tragic or not, where the couple was so regular looking. In other movies, we have "regular folk" portrayed by people like Mark Wahlberg paired with Kate Hudson. Rhea is a good looking woman but Bob could never be called handsome, specially they way they have him look as Saul and Gene. I actually, think that that is refreshing.

[@courtneysreviews438]

Agreed. It is one of my favorite things about this universe (BrBa and BCS) -- they cast normal looking people. I'm so bored of shows where everyone looks like a model. That's not relatable! It is *very* refreshing to see normal looking people as main characters (as opposed to sidekicks or supporting).

[@quetzal5666]

That is definitely a song about Jimmy and Kim. I really liked this.

[@Rockstarr_14]

Beautiful!

[@franciskelly8503]

That’s a home run, Courtney! Great job!! Thank you

[@andyg.7199]

Forget "Running Up That Hill": for me this is the musical moment of the year. Thank you 🌟