Charley Crockett | "Blackjack County Chain" | Western AF

[@KevinSmile]

I've realized that I don't actually hate country music, I've just been looking in all the wrong places. This guy is great.

[@michealbates6369]

Same. I heard Colter Wall and it changed my entire opinion of country music. Good stuff. Just that pop culture and radio can ruin everything.

[@Auntkekebaby]

That's how it is with all styles of music. Corporate beancounters get a hold of it and it goes to sht.

[@burmy1552]

@@Auntkekebaby No truer words have ever been spoken.

[@mr.murica9571]

Me too man. I used to hate it, now I found the right guys and realized what "country" really is. Not this stupid pop stuff today

[@thehiddendrive]

I know! I listened to that Sanford Clark album he mentioned. It's great.

[@Dallmayrful]

my coffee just turned in to whiskey

[@jedlee2194]

😂

[@swedenman100]

PRAISE JESUS lol

[@liamboland8158]

*Looks at my beer with excitement*

[@johnw3736]

Snake bit your coffee?

[@frankandthebadluckdrifters9578]

HELL YEAH!!

[@GamesGunsAndGuitar]

God bless Charley Crockett and the other fringe country musicians who are revitalizing and saving the genre.

[@jarnold1789]

He's the man. I'm a big fan of Robert Ellis, Paul Cauthen, Orville Peck, Colter Wall, Ryan Bingham, Brent Cobb, and Tyler Childers as well. Lots of great contemporary country artists out there

[@brianstearskingnothing]

​@@jarnold1789don't forget lost dog street band jasson dea west intuitive compass sturgel Simpson dead south steel wheels yes lots of great country an blue grass if you know were to look gems on vhs is a awesome Chanel

[@ivaylodragotinov566]

God bless

[@mr.murica9571]

@@jarnold1789 Add Vincent Neil Emerson to that list! You won't regret giving him a listen

[@ghostfox4]

Something about Charley Crockett’s voice man, everything he sings is golden. Like dude don’t even have to try lol it’s so easy for him to be so good. One of my favorites for sure

[@smack6426]

I just saw ol Charlie at red rocks September 12, 2024…. The man will become a legend. Grateful to my cousin who invited me and flew me out from Houston. One of the best nights ever.

[@CallForRobCallforRob]

I see you EdBassMaster. You can’t fool me. This is your best character to date.

[@jakebrummett5432]

Oh man 😂 I knew this guy looked familiar

[@grassshadow1]

Would ya look at that

[@HotDogNoBunD2]

Pshhh

[@BrK1993]

Unreal

[@josephhtoo1]

Loooiooooooool

[@jarrodhalfacre7449]

This is the best version of this song hands down. He owns this song like he wrote it

[@lottielane2486]

Brilliant delivery. Im obsessed. ❤❤

[@Shway34]

Charley is our modern day Johnny Cash. He tells the stories. He plays the riffs. He deserves the credit.

[@scottyholmes1999]

Have you heard colter wall? If not I highly recommend

[@Nappo27]

I like your comment alot.

[@Nappo27]

@@scottyholmes1999 Benjamin Todd- Tyler hood don't forget them also

[@TexanFlag]

​@@scottyholmes1999colter is the most likely Johnny cash out of these comments

[@puffthemagicswaggon]

Vocalist: Todd Snider Album: Lost Archive Artist: The Ghost of Johnny Cash Year: 2018

[@PuffPuffSwagg]

This tempo is much better than his Spotify version. Lover his rendition.

[@Lysdexis]

.75 matches Spotify. I wish it was sped up like this one. Can't save it in my playlist because it just sounds so wrong

[@MatthewHyatt]

Quite a bit of push and pull in this one though.

[@puravida328]

Agreed!! This version is better than the one on Spotify

[@bladediver]

I’ve had his album “The Valley” on repeat for what seems like ever. Dude is so incredibly talented!

[@dwdorris3048]

That Album is pretty much a masterpiece

[@bladediver]

DW Dorris I could not agree more.

[@dg_96_7]

He’s from the Rio Grande Valley , I didn’t know about this. From the same area.

[@Frankowars]

Proper music never gets old, that is one hell of a song right there.

[@nomanslee1]

This man is incapable of making a bad song. I been listening since 2015

[@Simonfnp]

True tat

[@theofficialferny7824]

Same brother same

[@jedmoffitt4765]

Willie nelson song my dude

[@holdenmcgroine8945]

Having now listened to every available version of this song, I can categorically state that THIS version is the best

[@RoyDelaughter-kx3hm]

Ole Red Would have been PROUD GREAT JOB

[@chuckspangler-yc4dw]

Absolutely killed it! When I think of country music this is exactly what comes to mind, and what I hear. Charley Crockett is Western AF!!!!

[@LMDrudeboy]

This dude is so good he talks into the mic and we hear it as country music. God damn he’s good

[@NateTrucker92]

How TF am I just now discovering this guy? He's awesome

[@Nappo27]

This is arguably the best version of this i have heard to date. No others hit home like this.

[@cedarriver]

This guy gets better and better. Saw him opening for JD McPherson over here in Germany some years ago, just as good as JD himself. Incredible musician who really sticks out. Lyrics below, use these chords when playing along: Capo on 1 Intro Am E E/G Am Verses Am G Am / Am G E / Am G F E / Am G E E/G Am [Intro] Am E E/G Am [Verse 1] I was standin' beside the road in Blackjack County Not knowing the sheriff paid a bounty For men like me who didn't have a penny to their names So he locked my leg to thirty-five pounds of Blackjack County chain [Verse 2] And all we had to eat was bread and water And each day we had to build that road a mile and a quarter A black snake whip would cut our backs if some poor fool complained And you couldn't fight back wearin' thirty-five pounds of Blackjack County chain [Verse 3] And then one night when the sheriff was a-sleepin' We gathered all around him slowly creepin' Heaven help me to forget that night in the cold, cold rain When we beat him to death with thirty-five pounds of Blackjack County chain [Verse 4] Now the whip marks have all healed and I am thankful That there's nothing but these scars around my ankles But most of all I'm glad no man will be a slave again To a black snake whip and thirty-five pounds of Blackjack County chain To a black snake whip and thirty-five pounds of Blackjack County chain Blackjack County chain Blackjack County chain

[@Notjace98]

I'll be back for this

[@johnclark9678]

him and JD would definitely be a great dhow!

[@cedarriver]

@@johnclark9678 One of the best shows I've ever been to for sure!

[@lewisabraham4359]

Appreciate you putting the cords too

[@drakemorrismusic4483]

xbl

[@timothysmith3311]

I used to only like classic country like Sanford, Willie, Hank, but this man has a classic style that transcends time

[@Thatguy-kx8ro]

Still blasting this since it’s not on the radio!!!

[@sonsoffenrir4102]

History before the song was great the way he sung that song was amazing together they built beauty.

[@3stax170]

HOLY SHIT!!!!! Every now & then you find a video that you are so gratefully for clicking. This is one, Charley Crockett!! WOW!!!!

[@JamieLanaster]

This versión is Just perfect. Much respect to you my , dude.

[@RachelNijkamp]

First of all, I could listen to this man talk all day. Let alone his singing...

[@TacoNASCAR]

Always play 'The Valley' passing through San Benito on 83. Hope to see him live some day!

[@colinjames5531]

He probably put on the best concert ive been to for sure. I seen him at cains last year. Dudes legit

[@EvanFlanders666]

Best version of this song ever preformed.

[@stephenmerold8779]

It’s hard to take a classic like this and form it into a new masterpiece with a different tone and tempo like this. Well done

[@alanniederlitz8630]

Crockett is waaang daaang AWESOME!!!!

[@davisdixon5038]

“It ain’t who did it first, it’s who did it best” And brotha you gave these words justice! Such a huge fan

[@Auntkekebaby]

Yes!!

[@ChrsDxnWrks]

Charley is the man! His albums are all incredible!

[@therenaissanceblann]

Absolutely amazing! This song is fucking amazing! Charley Crockett is the country music you wish the radio played.

[@pitiedsid1]

Thank you Western AF

[@burnbarnes1198]

This ol boy is the latest in a long line of fine Texas showmen. And that's a fact, Jack.

[@gregpfeil2438]

God bless South Texas

[@samhianblackmoon]

Damn straight

[@joshuabloodsworth9495]

heard that. south tejas por vida.

[@xxxx-dl2tq]

@@gregpfeil2438 Move that on over East, some, Mr. Little Mexico.

[@thejuicer9706]

Does he also sell furniture? 😂

[@austincmisd66]

Welp, now we know who has the best version👌🏻

[@jordanhardebeck4106]

I just listened to all the ones he listed and Charlie’s is by far the best imo

[@tylermccroskey9670]

@@jordanhardebeck4106 I just did the same thing. Even his studio version is good.

[@kogrady2409]

Accurate

[@theohiograssmen]

Yea he may have one of the best voices in country music

[@jordanhardebeck4106]

@Sly_Wolf YT nope, but I’m gunna check it out now That one is my favorite forsure it gave me cold chills

[@ragebait988]

I didn’t know people still made music like this. Sounds amazing.

[@squoonz1992]

wow this guy is has such a unique style, his voice, fashion, etc. Instant fan, he drums to his own beat.

[@littlejerrythecagefighter1163]

Legend in the making.

[@Auntkekebaby]

His version is also giving me a bit of Scott Walker in the phrasing. Chilling. Brilliant. He was in the ZONE!! This is THE version! Radiant dude. 🔥🔥🔥

[@LouiseOnTime99]

“It’s nothing to me” is one of my fav country songs I was so pleased when he referred to Sanford Clark

[@dustinchesnut9264]

I've listened to red wings I've listened to Stanford Clark's and I'm saying yours is the best

[@RockabillyRavenVintage]

How apt. This man has earned every ounce of depth in his voice. Just fantastic.

[@fighttitansboxing8462]

I’ve never listened to a single singer’s entire haul of music and liked it all until this guy

[@johndembowski8408]

Charley Crockett, Tyler Childers, and Colter Wall all fit that bill in my opinion

[@fighttitansboxing8462]

John Dembowski 100% agree to a T. They make up most of my playlists nowadays. Cat Clyde and all the Gems on VHS guys are pretty good too

[@tylermccroskey9670]

Childers was the first artist I went through and liked all his stuff. Currently going through Charley's albums

[@travis71988]

Need this version on Spotify

[@russianbot3512]

charley crockett just gets better and better every time I listen to him.

[@danceforfreedom264]

Charlie I think your version just may be the best

[@Sasha-ff5ce]

I'm obsessed with the way he sings this

[@craigmaloney6736]

I had the pleasure of meeting Charley and his band a few years back and I must say he is a true, honest to god gentlemen. It wasn't your typical, get your signature and go, he engaged in a meaningful conversation and took an interest in what you had to say.

[@fprice915]

This guy is amazing true music is still alive. And actually knows where the song comes from and the history of it.

[@Thomas-cr4qm]

Charley at the end just talking is one of my favorite parts. He's such a cool cat.

[@Cliftyman]

Where does Charlie get his threads? He's the best dressed dude in the US.

[@scottshoe842]

Probably a store or something. Just guessing.

[@Porkobosso]

@@scottshoe842 This must be the most boring response in the history of youtube comments. do better Scott!

[@scottshoe842]

Porko sorry. I’ll invest more thought and time into a KZbin comment.

[@wdbrisky8858]

Shop around thrift stores you'll find some interesting stuff

[@nickburleson1482]

Its the way he wheres it.

[@highlonesome7482]

Take me back, Charlie, where the good times ain't over for good.

[@matthewclark7781]

I love the explanation at the beginning. It’s so important because it can be so hard to discover old artists, I became a fan of Sandford Clark because of this

[@KSO.81]

I cant stop listening to his records They take me far away

[@ethanbaker6264]

I've been noticing that he's covering a lot of Sanford Clark I'm glad people are still paying attention to him. Go on home is still one my all time favorite songs

[@garrettviewegh9028]

Now THIS is country. Takes you back to the Wild West.

[@citythink]

Love that he knows and pays homage to the history. I’m a Canadian small city man... Cash and a little bit of classic country but not a fan, fan I just like good music ... this guy is AWESOME.

[@AutoSearPin]

I keep coming back, love his voice for some reason

[@turdferguson8612]

My heart has been sad ever since we lost the great John Prine, thank God for folks like Charley

[@danshotrodsandrepair]

How is it possible for 31 people to dislike this, people just find a reason to complain these days

[@RickyRescue30]

31 Florida Georgia Line fans

[@FightingRimbaud]

This reminds me of something that could have been sung in the 1950’s. You don’t find this quality in modern day performers. Awesome

[@ra7238]

This guys voice is great, you know western films they try to recreate the “ voice”this guy was born with it. Great songs up and coming headliner musician

[@theherbpuffer]

His voice and whole presence is that of an Anerican Legend.. He's this generations Johnny Cash

[@joefreeman7346]

He makes the versions before proud. He’s his own version of any song he sings. But this is the best version.

[@tatethehammer]

my grandfather would be proud this type of country music is my favorite

[@pasbur86]

Please guys, don't roast me. I'm just a swiss dude who actually has no clue (yet) of country besides the stereotypes and cliches there are here. I discovered this channel by accident and good god, it opened a door for me that i thought would never be opened...ever. It feels so real and true to the roots of the music. Not like other things that i thought would be "country" You know. pickup trucks, women in daisy dukes, people line dancing and all the other prejudice. I freaking love this channel and discovered so many new styles of music! If more folks here would know about this - i dare to say - "new wave of country" they'd surely embrace and welcome it more! You gained a new subscriber and guy who wants to learn (and of course listen) more!!!!

[@reillyphillips6145]

I don't blame you at all! Most Americans don't know the true country music. the irony to me is that this is now considered "alt Country" or even a new wave of country music when, in reality, it's actually country music's in it's truest, most original form. I'm glad you're part of the Country Music family now!

[@ottiej.914]

This is actually old country haha

[@connerhiser1035]

Love to see someone getting into good music. No shaming or judgment at all. Happy to share.

[@dropitbuster]

This is real country not bro country

[@hillbilliejo]

country is hard work from 24-7 the world only glorifies the day we take off work❤

[@cliffjohnson3961]

Finally some good county music hope keeps doing it

[@Auntkekebaby]

Why do people come on ever CC video listing other current country artists? Using his videos to advertise those guys. Some of them aren’t terrible, but Charley is a unique soul. Nobody can stand next to him right now. No one is like him.

[@Thomas-pq4ys]

I've been covering this song for decades.... I play it half this speed, a bit more Bluegrass like, crosspicking.... great song. I never knew the author. I appreciate the education... It's very important to me to acknowledge the author... since I am not a songwriter.

[@Shooting12g]

His voice is perfect for this song, id say this is the best version of the song Iv heard.

[@gasser5001]

I'm almost 40... I've never liked country... this song changed my mind. I found out I was listening to the wrong country. Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, Charley Crockett, and Sturgill Simpson; I'm hooked.

[@robd8167]

Nobody else is telling these stories. Thanks good time Charlie.

[@callumjackson7000]

Western AF have just blessed my feed with this... I’ve never heard Charley before and OMG instant fan! I’m just going off to see if I can find this vinyl records in the uk! 🤙🏼🤟🏼 thanks WAF!

[@kmartroks]

He's amazing to see live. Checkout "The Valley" or "Aint gotta worry child". I love every single one of his albums!

[@callumjackson7000]

kmartroks I will! Thank you!

[@longjohnlongdong4692]

Listen to the last upload western AF had of his called round this world.

[@leech420]

sad & blue, oh so shaky, 7 come 11 and 5 more miles are aweesome tracks of his

[@ComedyBros5]

@@kmartroks Amen to that. My new personal favorite is his *Welcome to Hard Times.*

[@noahthompson8240]

perfect delivery of the song! Its so good!

[@OutsideOfTheCamp]

Western AF is the correct description for this performance.

[@westside4lifebk]

This is amazing. Like old West Country songs around the camp fire.

[@SteelCowboy]

Yours is the best sir, amazing music amazing voice. Real music to my ears. Thank you.

[@coreysharpe4851]

Yours is the best version of this song my brother 💪🤠

[@sandymcfadyean6126]

He's got great teeth. I'm from Scotland - our gnashers have dissolved by 30.

[@deenorman2650]

I read they’re veneers.

[@marz444]

Best comment 👍

[@Mradamschannel]

Speak fur yersel!! But also, true!

[@edkes123]

Definitely veneers

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

True or not about verneers ...it is truly a shame of those dental issues in/around Great Brittan ...etc.

[@clseairsppt]

That was really awesome

[@Simonfnp]

He’s so good it’s absurd!

[@bret7472]

This is one of the best western af videos

[@ebrahimgkk]

It is!

[@goodwinheath]

Charley Crockett is phenomenal. He put Tyler Childers to shame when he opened for him in Phoenix Arizona. I would pay to see CC any day.

[@jasonthoolen1405]

I love how humble you are brother, but you did it best.

[@galaxyanimal]

0:42 for quick replays.

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

You didnt even charge us. Gracias

[@galaxyanimal]

@@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS Maybe tomorrow "Five Dollar."

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@@galaxyanimal Tomorrow may not come. If it does, I got you

[@galaxyanimal]

@@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS Don't worry about it, but if @Support Your Local Antifa comes in, he'll have to pay!

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@@galaxyanimal I'll cover him. He's the reason I'm listening ;) How are you doing? I assume this is your second channel, because I'm pretty positive I was subscribed to your support antifa channel. Even if this isn't you, I'm tripping out right now. The one comment I reply to after months of listening to this song, and it's someone who is familiar with me. Edit: I see youve got a bunch of videos, so I'm even more sure you didn't just change the channel name if you are @supportantifa

[@lifeonandaroundthewater9830]

Charley the rest of them versions that came before you are pretty good but God damn boy ...the way you sing it's the best!

[@MJorgy5]

Sounds like he had a pack of Lucky Strikes for breakfast every morning as a kid. Dig his voice.

[@Luke-z7g3t]

Brilliant! Massive fan from Scotland, keep on doing what you do my friend!!

[@Yourenamehere123]

my favorite song at the moment! honestly cant get enough! what a great version on this song.

[@mrreaper90kojo]

Charley, you did the best version

[@lawrenceharrison3655]

Totally and completely AWESOME. Very well done, Sir.

[@Auntkekebaby]

We've heard just a touch of Charley's stories. Idk everything that Charley was up to in the streets but you can hear that shit in his throat lol!!!! It's in the eyes. Real gangsta crooning.

[@KNOXHOLIDAY]

Charley out here restoring the feeling

[@peteburger1]

The genuine article...and seemingly a real nice guy to boot!

[@kodyreed1237]

This the first outfit I bought in RDR2

[@markdavis8430]

I’m 31 Scottish when I was little a thought about America this was the image of man i had What a legend

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

Charley with just a Guitar, i'm happy.

[@nicratliff6596]

2+ minutes of goosebumps. Wow Charley.

[@supernuclearhumbledwarrior3210]

This is the best version so far hands down

[@kevinchernosky2209]

This guys voice is like butter. I mean that in the best possible way.

[@soultylive]

Real deal. Straight to raw country point. Love it.