Cover Room: Courtney Barnett - "Everything Is Free"

[@rodneycaupp5962]

About 1 minute in, I decided this Voice is filled with passion and Nuances. Gillian would like it a lot. Never stop singing Young one.

[@ryandougherty8964]

The well of adoration I have for Courtney Barnett just got dug a little deeper. It's not a flashy performance, but the nods to the charming Rawlings chromatics are so heartwarming. My ex thought this song was originally by Sylvan Esso. She also thought Hallelujah was written by Dispatch, so... not the sole indictment for a failed relationship, but a perfect metaphor. And a reminder that this glazing is not isolated - that music has turned into a bowl of popcorn - a product to be mindlessly consumed, which has allowed its exploitation. Good music is a story and a gift. I believe it matters who is telling it and why.

[@sunnyday751]

@Ryan Dougherty ..beautifully said 👍🏽

[@ricklee9473]

Wow , yeah - what you said !!

[@garryr486]

The fact she even knew this brilliant Gillian Welch tune gives her credibility. It's a gorgeous and respectful cover.

[@mundaneamazing]

Yessssssss!! Thank you drunk me for randomly finding this.

[@cwbono]

Yep. Glad you appreciate drunk me too

[@campbellrocksagain]

Thanks

[@davereichert]

The algorithm was looking out for you.

[@dkes53]

Lol me too

[@itsallreal]

Hope sober you remembers it.

[@cobbrock]

wow. old man here...Gillian welch fan...thank you. this is great.

[@bronte9399]

She played this cover live in Dublin and I've been returning to this video ever since, her singing and masterful guitar playing is just so powerful

[@mbushnell62]

Yeah she can REALLY play. Even when she's loose and nasty on her electric sometimes, she's masterful in her attitude with it.

[@DocHikes]

If you haven't found her duet of this with Phoebe Bridgers, then it's worth your time. They did it for the virtual Newport Folk Festival in 2020 and it's so perfect.

[@SaurabhSingh-mi9in]

Just flawless. I'm still playing Lotta Sea Lice on repeat. Now comes Tell Me How You Really Feel. Thank you, Courtney!

[@mikeingram4840]

Great song choice, great rendition, and love that she basically became both Welch AND Rawlings.

[@claireedwards6299]

She inspires me to pick up my guitar again. Love you, CB! ♥️♥️

[@danecobain]

This made me cry. Things don't make me cry.

[@clintweatherford7751]

I had no idea that this existed until now. I love both Gillian Welch and Courtney. What a wonderful performance, it brings a tear to the eye.

[@sarahalvarez-singer8605]

Just came to visit this video of Courtney singing this song and also visited Gillian Welch’s video. They’re both genius really. Courtney plays Her guitar incredibly beautiful and it’s like she’s playing both the guitar parts Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings are playing together.. Such an awesome talent and voices.

[@ashrafrahman9392]

She possesses such distinctive style. Slight Elizabeth Cotten finger picking + Alternative rock chord progression + Honest poetry = Courtney Barnett. The world really needs more of her

[@Voodoochil111111]

Ashraf Rahman Nice to see someone namedrop Elizabeth Cotton.

[@amyv9196]

Beautifully said.

[@krrrcht]

Dude, it's a cover of Gilian Welch

[@richieroma]

That a David Rawlings and Gillian Welch song

[@dfunk56]

Look to the source. There’s a LOT more of this.

[@musicalmotors]

Awesome that she added Dave Rawlings’ seasoning, that dissonance, in the instrumentals.

[@maritide8822]

Hey it's actually rlly cool to see Gillian get credit for being a genius

[@thomashunt7460]

Word

[@avahattam1451]

absolutely

[@sarahfaith6531]

i think the idea is that she would get financially rewarded for her work. i wonder if she does when other people cover this song.

[@charlespetrey3501]

@@sarahfaith6531 She should get paid mechanical royalties.

[@HailinOnMe]

@@sarahfaith6531 m Ńeverything is free

[@suzart00]

After seeing Courtney Barnett on Austin City Limits, a few months ago, I have become an instant fan... I grew up in the 70s and 80s and she reminds me of that era while still being quite fresh... She is a unique gem :)

[@Halfshanks]

Damn she can shred on that acoustic all day

[@TheFlatlandr]

Manages to do Gillian's part and David's at the same time. Very good player.

[@colinspear]

what a beautiful fingerpicking performance! i didn't know courtney barnett could fingerpick so well.

[@duncanmusic5559]

OMG, my new favorite artist covering THIS. From the album of my childhood. Thank you Dad for playing this out when I was young. Long live The Revelator. Bless you, Courtney Barnett.

[@juliemclagan50]

Wow - love Courtney and love hearing that she appreciates the beauty of Gillian's music

[@rumbledarren8392]

Brilliant, one of my favourite Welch and Rawlings songs covered by one of my current favourite songwriters. Perfect.

[@judsonclayto7813]

I've rarely ever heard somebody cover ole Gilligan... she and Curt sure do study all genres of music and are heading out for awhile... best musical moment of my day so far... thanks...

[@McStunna]

Judson Clayto sylvan esso covered this one recently as well. Suuuuuper good!

[@charleshoward1475]

Love this. Courtney with the little guitar and a great song. I'd adore an album of this. Thanks ever so much for sharing.

[@tangerinapokabergamota]

toda vez que eu venho ouvir essa versão eu choro baldes, não existe nada mais bonito que essa música

[@loveforeignaccents]

Glad I clicked this on... never heard of her but love everything about it!

[@sarahalvarez-singer8605]

My gosh! I am totally amazed how Courtney can do this song since she does alternative rock. So I'm learning she is versatile. This is refreshing and relief. Since I am very versatile in my music and tastes of genres this really amazes me. So I wasn't sure if she'd like my or other people's styles of music. All the more why I am appreciating her. I love how she does a country/folk song in her own beautiful, alternative/folk melodic way. Although I enjoy Gillian quite much, I really enjoy Courtney and they have their own unique sound. However, I really adore Courtney's version though. Thank you Courtney. Blessings.

[@Tomnedreb]

Me and Courtney have the same taste in music. Probably why I love her music.

[@TheOrisya]

this is not available in spotify!! we need this on spotify!!

[@koubl]

cool man

[@Figuerock]

oh the irony! (with the lyrics, i mean :D)

[@arturomaldonado9596]

I need this on Spotify

[@funkytreehugger]

Do you realize what the song is about? Kinda feel guilty listening to it free on youtube...

[@OisinTwoB]

Hahahahha

[@greenhomerino]

Just coming back from her concert in Stockholm, it was simply amazing

[@marianap.5778]

I can't believe her taleeeeeeeeeennnnttttttttt, she's amazing. 🥺

[@michaellovell3659]

One of my favorites covering one of my favorites. She does a terrific job making this song her own while sprinkling in a little Rawlings guitar flavor.

[@mcrenn5350]

Everything is free now That's what they say Everything I ever done Gonna give it away Someone hit the big score They figured it out That we're gonna do it anyway Even if it doesn't pay I can get a tip jar Gas up the car Try to make a little change Down at the bar Or I can get a straight job I've done it before Never minded working hard It's who I'm working for And everything is free now That's what they say Everything I ever done Gotta give it away Someone hit the big score They figured it out That we're gonna do it anyway Even if it doesn't pay Every day I wake up Hummin' a song But I don't need to run around I just stay home And sing a little love song My love, to myself If there's something that you want to hear You can sing it yourself 'Cause everything is free now That's what I say No one's got to listen to The words in my head Someone hit the big score And I figured it out That we're gonna do it anyway Even if it doesn't pay

[@Dunes4321]

Got me in the feels....... she is great!

[@SamRaycraft]

So good. Check out her album with Kurt Vile if you haven't

[@christophergrinnell751]

Gillian Welch brought me here, this is a truly awesome cover, stands on its own

[@ChadwickRider]

My favorite Gillian Welch track... great cover. Love the Father John Misty version as well.

[@jonthebru]

She has never performed a song I didn't like. Fantastic performer.

[@tresbeauxcallender]

I imagine Gillian Welch digs this cover. This is so F’ing good.

[@DancingStringsGuitar]

This was a great version and honoring Gillian and David both in performance of voice and guitar. Doing a Rawlings guitar style on ukulele is awesome. You made this version your own character even while complimenting Welch and Rawlings. Thanks also for keeping the original wording. Wonderful performance. performance

[@dylan-9018]

Courtney barnett is so amazing😍

[@dojaneko179]

She looks like what "freedom" is.

[@yvonnejeucken3170]

Wow 🎶 This sounds lovely, thanks for sharing this beautiful cover 💟

[@Waynimations]

Courtney is doing great things!

[@JZikovsky]

I didn't think I could fall more deeply in love with her, but here it is! Amazing ❤

[@gregoryantoniono3673]

a brilliant cover of the Gillian Welch / Dave Rawlings tune that caustically eviscerates music piracy. I think it's originally from their disc "Time the Revelator" from 2001.

[@kenhymes4900]

By piracy... you mean the entire music publishing industry as it stands currently? Spotify is legal. Apple Music at least pays three cents a play (when they pay), gone are the 79 cent download payouts because everything is a subscription, all content is a license not a physical object or even a file. Napster didn't do this, ffs, the industry was itching to destroy art for decades. Every format change has unilaterally downgraded writers. And people ask where the songwriters went. With exceptions like the wonderful Barnett, songs are now more like reality shows... semi scripted. A thousand "writers" and "producers," but no central vision or commitment. Just... content. Enjoy the wasteland.

[@michaelroberts5874]

Man I love Courtney Barnett. This is great!

[@treydogwhistle8212]

heck yeah I love her voice, I just feel a strange connection with her through her melancholic style.. she can really pluck with my heartstrings, hope to hear more from her soon

[@kierontoole8475]

Trey Dog Whistle you just wanna give her a hug right?

[@erichart2093]

I have felt a strong connection with her also since I saw her at Newport

[@floydgondolli7321]

Have you heard the original version of this song?

[@hayleybosworth6693]

Gorgeous! Could listen to her all day. Beautiful cover. ❤

[@lilychristenson6827]

This song is never not good!! Courtney Barnett, Conor Oberst, Phoebe Bridgers, even the snarky Father John Misty cover is still killer.. Gillian is truly amazing

[@dennisstempher9684]

Wow! A much as I dislike covers most of the time, this gave me goosebumps all over...

[@Allagi22]

"Someone hit the big score, they figured it out....They were gonna do it anyway, even if it doesn't pay" -Gillian Welch's timeless lyrics on the reality of modern musicians. Fantastic cover Courtney Barnett needs to be known

[@Ghost_Electricity]

Of course she likes Gillian Welch and David Rawlings... I shouldn't be surprised. Great artists know about each other.

[@ozzygoldadventures]

Amazing Courtney, so great. Thankyou x

[@pattomuso]

LOVE Courtney, Gillian & Dave!

[@madrx2]

Father john misty sent me to gillian Welch and now here. Great cover just like his, I love Courtney Barnett would love to hear Kurt Vile cover it next haha.

[@Nick-bd6jj]

Between her voice, her playing, and just... Her... I have such a crush 🥰 Alas, I am probably not her type

[@MrStanley85]

I enjoyed it a lot - what a wonderfull song and performance

[@CalebCaming]

That outro music really kills the mood.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

Wow That was incredible on all levels.

[@tremelo68]

Lovely version. Thanks, Courtney

[@Roebuck325]

I recorded a cover of this to practice equalizing it turned out great, such a nice beautiful song

[@jamesoncooper1236]

She just makes me wanna cry sometimes.....omfg...

[@tudormiller8898]

I love this woman. ♥️🎤🎸👩

[@chuckcoates3594]

What a talent.

[@tarobarf]

thank you for this Courtney xx

[@kflynn1867]

Beautiful rendition of an incredible song.

[@MusicCritics87]

and i love her...

[@DoorlyDoorlyDoorly]

Lovely version. Thanks.

[@mattm9346]

Listen at 0.75x speed

[@alex0589]

lol and listen at 2X for a "tallest man on earth" version

[@cristiancristaldi3047]

Beautifull

[@AnilKumar-uj1qy]

What a great voice

[@goodstain]

I would kill for this sheet music

[@eljardindelsonido]

Nice to see other artist cover a song by the unbelievably talented Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

[@GFlipDrums]

so amazing

[@carolinatapiac2124]

Father John Misty has a great version of this song, but I love Courtney's. Come on Spotify, I need this.

[@FHMER21]

Word.

[@sadie376]

No one needs Spotify.

[@u2acrobata]

Wow!!! So beautiful ... your amazing Courtney...

[@joepowell7380]

Beautiful song/cover

[@arialba7890]

She is such a queen

[@joelbernstein7563]

BEAUTIFUL

[@erichart2093]

I ❤ CB and Gillian

[@jamesjenkins3384]

Fantastic!

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

Yes Courtney performing a Gillian Welch song does not get better

[@paulpiasta9532]

So great

[@FranciscoDiaz-zg1qe]

Beautiful!

[@mandypata]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@jazyb5750]

This is beautiful 💞

[@paolocardinali]

25/5000 absolutely lovely

[@stephanemignot100]

She's talented and moving

[@gulagol7730]

Nah this is actually a masterpiece

[@BonoLightier]

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME????? SHE COVERED ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS

[@johndevitt5104]

does anyone know, i swear i think her guitar isn't tuned to 440. i mean its obviously a standard tuning set with a capo but i think she might have tuned the guitar like something weird inbetween intervals? thoughts?

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

Yep, I checked 450.

[@mikeingram4840]

Do we actually think that was on purpose? Or more so that this was an acoustic sitting around the office that she ear-tuned to itself? The latter seems more likely to me than her sitting down with the intent of tuning to A=450.

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

I'll go with your answer.

[@georgeparkins777]

She might have tuned it to her voice. I know singers who do that. The theory is that it helps you harmonize better with the instrument, but honestly, if you're a good singer, it shouldn't matter.

[@keironrokk]

Could it be the short scale guitar?

[@charlieclark3127]

Australia’s most underrated guitarist

[@salribera2177]

The 65 people who gave thumbs down,need to go look for the soul ,they some how lost along the way.

[@brettunger2578]

Saw Her with a Perm on another Video......but this is pretty Beautiful....

[@weeklypositivitea9220]

Beautiful 🏵

[@indefinicy]

Such great finger picking

[@marcio26690]

❤ I love u Courtney

[@rofalmatt]

Amazying work

[@albionrolltime7189]

She is awesome

[@PeteHopeless]

Courtney, you're so damn natural!

[@sarahhammond3748]

❤️

[@cameronrich5244]

Queen