Ryan Adams performing on "Live On Letterman". Video ripped by GrimFish of the Ryan Adams Archive. To download the whole thing and other RA boots register at ryanadamsarchive.com
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@judsonh19493 жыл бұрын
Every saint is a sinner with a past, every sinner is a saint with a future. Keep making your music Ryan Adams ...❤️
@louieo.blevinsmusic41972 жыл бұрын
The thing with Bridgers was unforgivable tho. Love Adam’s music but he’s a bonafide asshole.
@alfonsorubio20942 жыл бұрын
For sure we need him despite of other considerations he's a genius Please come back.
@ronaldjaybelin5206 ай бұрын
Whatever, and I could care even less about the accusations, they’re tactical distraction from this song being not something Ryan wrote..I wrote this and 97% of everything he’s released or not released
@ronaldjaybelin5205 ай бұрын
All a distraction from the deceit de facto
@judsonh194923 күн бұрын
@@ronaldjaybelin520 Do tell … 😂
@johnsinclair61705 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest live performances by anyone ever. I've listened to this every day, for months.
@kevinfalkenberg89964 жыл бұрын
100%
@kennethward4985 Жыл бұрын
I'm 64, grew up with so much amazing music, yet somehow Ryan has worked his way into being my 2nd favorite artist, right after Van Morrison. I cannot pay him a higher compliment than this.
@ronaldjaybelin5206 ай бұрын
Don’t even trip over aligning those two… I wrote this , it derives from nothing Morrison copies
@jdynorock10 жыл бұрын
Ryan is, as time will show, one of the greatest writers/performers of our time.
@JohnVC7 жыл бұрын
Letterman must be super proud that he's hosted some of Ryan's best live shows. You could probably hear a pin drop in the studio.
@PapaSmurf11182nd7 жыл бұрын
The uncanny moment when the live version is better than the recorded one. Astounding.
@brandonburdick78205 жыл бұрын
That's every Ryan Adams performance....
@fredericstevens0863 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Beautiful. (Even without Emmilou Harris.)
@dianwilson4840 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I don't think the combination of ELH' voice with Ryan's worked out on the record. This is perfect.
@GeneSlyman Жыл бұрын
Wow is the only word, achingly beautiful. Ryan Adams is the most underrated singer-songwriter of all time. It's insane more people don't know his music. They're loss.
@johnsinclair61705 жыл бұрын
"I ain't never been to Vegas but I've gambled up my life. Buildin' newsprint boats, I raced in sewer mains. I was tryna find me somethin', but I wasn't sure just what. Funny how they say that some things never change." The level of poetic mastery there is fucking unreal, especially in the broader context of the song. Fucking mindblowing. Nobel in literature time.
@ronaldjaybelin5208 ай бұрын
Thankyou , the penning process and the time when I did write it in South Carolina is crystal clear
@ronaldjaybelin5208 ай бұрын
Thankyou albeit we don’t have your credentials.. I wrote this and it’s about S car
@sdustin79862 жыл бұрын
Letterman’s favorite musician was Warren Zevon. He has impeccable taste in music. What a gift he left us. Thanks, Dave.
@veronicabuda47622 жыл бұрын
My daughter introduced me to Ryan Adams when she was in high school. He's awesome!
@menandmice8 жыл бұрын
The best living songwriter in the world. By far. This song and "La Cienega just smiled" are his best songs. Pure masterpieces.
@danielfallon45266 жыл бұрын
Mika - if you like Ryan, you should check out his good friend Jason Isbell (if you haven't already). Another incredible songwriter living among us.
@Russcausier19 жыл бұрын
Nobody beats this guy he's untouchable
@timetowatchstuff37375 жыл бұрын
I think you might be onto something there
@louieo.blevinsmusic41972 жыл бұрын
Isbell, Elliott Smith, Moreland, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes… just to name a few. IMO
@donlaporte93227 ай бұрын
@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197Isbell isnt on this level. Just isn't, even with his recent rise. Don't get me wrong. While he is a massive talent, there's only room for a very select few here.
@CallingBergen8 жыл бұрын
Ryan Adams´ concert on David Letterman show is one of the best things on the internet. Thank you, Mr. Adams, for making my life easier and better for me.
@golfball1508 жыл бұрын
How does Ryan Adams continue to write songs that go straight to my soul?
@heathermcgill48986 жыл бұрын
Michael Pollock he didn't write it
@noahjamesgose98256 жыл бұрын
He absolutely did write this song. What are you thinking?
@scudmtbuoy6 жыл бұрын
RYAN WROTE THIS, dumb ass.
@davidjames817 жыл бұрын
thank you, Ryan Adams, for being around in my lifetime
@patrickmahoney64428 жыл бұрын
Hard to put in words how good this is.
@benjongwalling90939 ай бұрын
Ohhh the beauty of underrated songs and artists. Someday I'll come to hear you sing live, Ryan.
@sonicfoxxmusic42817 жыл бұрын
OK...THAT'S IT...i'm giving up song writing today.....how can anyone compete with this amazing human being??
@sonicfoxxmusic42816 жыл бұрын
Only kidding...i penned the words to MESSIAH by Helena Softley...google it and keep your eye on it.
@bw57853 жыл бұрын
What isn’t there to love. You are extraordinary Ryan Adams. Stay safe
@gratefulskid12 жыл бұрын
I recently saw Ryan play solo in Denver and it was one of the best concert experiences of my life! And I have seen hundreds of shows over the last twenty years. He has an amazing gift and it's great to see him happy and healthy. He is also very funny and could make it as a comedian if you wanted to.
@bryanhunt837510 жыл бұрын
i swear his voice is getting better with the years. Cant wait for another tour
@trugritt10 жыл бұрын
boulder co in 3 weeks he decided a long time ago live to sings with the sweetest beautiful voice versus the one he used on early studio .. gorgeous
@MrRondonmon9 жыл бұрын
Bryan Hunt because he isn't strung out on heroin lol.
@PaulWilliamGibson4 жыл бұрын
Perfect. As good as it gets in my opinion. What a talent.
@bspringsteen5 жыл бұрын
Will always Love you Ryan, stay strong.
@vickytaylor96045 жыл бұрын
Just the Best ever ! So happy I saw him in Cleveland many years ago ! Needs to be in the Rock Hall !
@blackhookpress34778 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite Ryan Adams songs and one of the best drifter songs ever.
@devinwebb09 жыл бұрын
in all seriousness how the fuck can someone go to this page and click on that dislike button. whoever they are they need a damn hug or something
@glenharris85639 жыл бұрын
Devin Webb damn straight either extremely bad taste or bad drugs id say the man is a genius
@DougCamfield8 жыл бұрын
+Devin Webb maybe some people had no idea that ryan adams wrote the song and they thought he was doing a terrible cover of the zac brown band? just a thought because i have no idea other than that.
@hannahlegrand26118 жыл бұрын
agreed!! this is such a beautiful and well written and preformed piece of music!! captivating!!!
@crobarus8 жыл бұрын
must have been Hillary or a Hillary moron
@sonicfoxxmusic42817 жыл бұрын
You raise a good valid point Glen Harris. Is this guy a genius. He'd say "NO", if somebody mentions the word to him...but here's the thing, i'd say a big fat POSSIBLY..and that he is in that area but in order to hand out an opinion i need to qualify why i'm saying POSSIBLY . A while back, a few years back, an Aussie decided to get to the very root of what GENIUS means, ACTUALLY MEANS, as it seems to be a term these day banded around and out to anybody with some talent. The Aussie interviewed many, many folk, thought of/regarded as genius and one main thing floated to the top of his question lists...one word. OBSESSION or practice in a single area(10,000 hours of it..he states). If my memory serves me correctly he actually referenced Chinese pianists who start out at two or three on a piano and by the age of 14 they are blowing folk's minds on a stage somewhere in the world...and being labelled as ...GENIUS. It seems to come down also to DEDICATION, to that one thing. In Ryan's case, he seems to have an ability to knock up and out song after song, after song. An opinion at this point. I think Brandon Flowers is the same. When THE KILLERS took a break recently and Brandon was interviewed about why he carried on solo he said the same thing at every interview. He needed somewhere for his creation to go. IT SEEMS VERY MUCH ABOUT BEING AND STAYING RECEPTIVE AND OPEN. It seems very likely that it's also more about something that Ryan stated in his interviews. Neil Young has quoted the same....as have many more who write to excess and that is this. When a writer/artist opens themselves up for ideas to manifest through them..it's damned hard to stop those ideas coming through. Some will understand what i'm droning on about here..many won't get it. So, how can i prove my point?...very easy. For the last eleven years i've lived with everything i've mentioned above(except RYAN). Let's refer to it as extreme writing. For years most folk i knew would have a conversation with me and afterwards they'd come out with something like "YOU DON'T HALF TALK A LOT" or "DO YOU EVER SHUT UP" or "ARE YOU MANIC?" and a 1001 other questions..but eventually i realised they all led to the same place. Becoming a writer/lyricist was the perfect channel. SO I DID...and have never looked back. Recently i even heard that word genius banded around about myself(yehright!!). I LAUGHED OUT LOUD and for good reason. It's NOT genius in how most people view genius..but it's more about cold hard dedication and practice, practice, practice.....then more dedication..and way more practice. I, like Ryan, have written thousands of lyrics, in my case..and whole songs..every lyric on every song on SONIC FOXX MUSIC(Think PRACTICE again here) Here's a final thought though. I don't play guitar, i don't write music, i barely sing(for demos every now and then..if somebody doesn't turn up) and i've never been in a band...and i used to push a mop around floors for a living. So, how, pray tell me, have i managed to collaborate and co-write a song called THE CHILD by URBAN SEASCAPE which just had the following review from a former top critic who seems intent on hedging his bets??(for full review go to youtube and tap in THE CHILD by URBAN SEASCAPE). THE CHILD by URBAN SEASCAPE(Critique by John LaStrada) " "....the child that once, was me"...COMPELLING. This is a winner. I wish you luck with this. Far, far better than the fluff offered by radio and commercial music hawkers. CHALK THIS ONE UP TO THE WIN COLUMN SONIC FOXX UK" Maybe John LaStrada knows or senses something...the song is flying at the early stage. Enjoy, SONIC FOXX, SONIC FOXX MUSIC......."because lyrics matter"
@menandmice8 жыл бұрын
Incredible response from crowd! 100% deserved.
@Badmoodboy12 жыл бұрын
Another GREAT American story teller. He'll make you cry and make you smile - but you ain't gonna be left emotionally untouched. Thanks for this fab post. I had not seen it before and I love RA.
@rjb-nc8rh9 жыл бұрын
This guy is such an incredible artist. This music continues to touch my soul every time. What a wonderful gift.
@menandmice8 жыл бұрын
He knows which song to perform! This is his masterpiece.
@golfball1507 жыл бұрын
I it's more like he knows how to write music and lyrics, since he does most of his own material.
@menandmice7 жыл бұрын
Either way. "La Cienega just smiled" and "Come pick me up" are also masterpieces. Ryan Adams is best the contemporary songwriter.
@Tod776312 жыл бұрын
jeffphillipsacoustic, you said it. It's the emotions he invokes with the purity of voice and amazing lyrics. RA is a gem of a musician that needs to be savored. He's one of the singer-songwriter greats that deserves to be in the same league as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon et al
@lanag93185 жыл бұрын
He sings like an angel here on earth ,one of Gods precious gifts of love to us.
@geoffreyvanvugt6227 Жыл бұрын
Tears in my eyes, So beautiful, Thank you Ryan for this song
@tkcarr19695 жыл бұрын
I came here because he's been in the news and had never heard him. A fierce talent and I'll listen to more. Also, I had a guitar once that looked just like his. A Grammer Ace that was made in Nashville.
@springheeledjack1655 жыл бұрын
Ignore the news, this guy is a lot more than just the latest metoo witch.
@14wAYNE6 жыл бұрын
Never tire of this. Sublime.
@MrInnis212 жыл бұрын
Ryan will go down as one of the greats, if not the greatest to those who actually enjoy music and artistry. He is getting better if thats possible and his live performances bring out the best in his amazing songs, especially recently. 20 more years please Mr Adams.
@frankhibbert18318 жыл бұрын
You don't need to be a southern boy to love this one, just American.
@paulmatschull19237 жыл бұрын
Frank Hibbert You don't even need to be American my friend.
@marcuswall38577 жыл бұрын
You don't even need to be that
@demisfoster106 жыл бұрын
I'm a Brit, and it hits
@SPONSONBY5 жыл бұрын
Can I be English and like it?
@slackjack410 жыл бұрын
amazing......this guy is in the zone always when on stage.
@rhadastanfield80102 ай бұрын
That Harmonica?! Is right out of heaven!!!!! Love me the Ryan.
@vickieg932611 жыл бұрын
the performance of this song is truly amazing. why minimize it with trivial comments regarding hair and dress? seriously! i've listened to this song over and over today.
@PaulWilliamGibson5 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t get better than this
@menandmice8 жыл бұрын
A brilliant song.
@glennathea5 жыл бұрын
OMG! Goosebumps hearing you sing and play this❤️
@codeyes19829 жыл бұрын
incredible Ryan, best on the planet. long may it continue.
@emerckx535 жыл бұрын
Like him or despise him Ryan Adams shits talent...
@jamesreber80685 жыл бұрын
Greatest song writer of all time
@fisherman3569 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite artists for a reason, great performance.
@crobarus8 жыл бұрын
Real good country music. (real)
@DANLEO53 жыл бұрын
..sweetest winds blow across the South
@deniserenard17772 жыл бұрын
So beautiful
@lodonog6 жыл бұрын
Fabulous song & Ryan really reaches the soul
@lanag93185 жыл бұрын
He is the best singer songwriter in tbe world .His music is so heartbreakingly beautiful I have so many memories from it. I just love him.Sing to me beautiful music man.I love the way you melt my heart.
@co942 жыл бұрын
Ridiculously good
@vickytaylor96045 жыл бұрын
The year I saw him. I am still stunned.
@bgierat4 жыл бұрын
I think it’s his best work
@123juneau7 жыл бұрын
Its been decades since I have been moved like I am by this song and this man and his guitar. Neil Young and Dylan back in the 70's were the artists who came close.
@rowdyhoo6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, haunting song.
@lanag93185 жыл бұрын
I agree with you .his music. is hauntingly beautiful.
@timetowatchstuff37375 жыл бұрын
So fucking beautiful it's ridiculous!
@skyefawn12 жыл бұрын
will there ever be a time when this song doesn't make me cry...
@14wAYNE6 жыл бұрын
The best performance of his finest song?
@rquan616 жыл бұрын
I really like the version he done on Colbert it was fantastic also
@dblazter16 жыл бұрын
our modern day Dylan
@fredericstevens0863 жыл бұрын
I love this guy.
@alexd22279 жыл бұрын
Just incredible…
@tconnarn12 жыл бұрын
"The sweetest winds; They blow across the South" ♫♪♫
@lanag93185 жыл бұрын
Your music goes straight to my heart.
@user-cg3hb6kw9b5 жыл бұрын
Well I went down to Houston and I stopped in San Antone I passed up the station for the bus Was trying to find me something but I wasn't sure just what I ended up with pockets full of dust So I went on to Cleveland and ended up insane Bought a borrowed suit and learned to dance I was spending money like the way it likes to rain And I ended up with pockets full of 'caine Oh my sweet Carolina What compels me to go? Oh my sweet disposition May you one day carry me home I ain't never been to Vegas but I gambled up my life Building news print boats I raced in sewer mains I was trying to find me something but I wasn't sure just what Funny how they say that some things never change Oh my sweet Carolina What compels me to go? Oh my sweet disposition May you one day carry me home Up here in the city it feels like things are closing in The sunset's just my light bulb burning out I miss Kentucky and I miss my family All the sweetest winds they blow across the south Oh my sweet Carolina What compels me to go? Oh my sweet disposition May you one day carry me home May you one day carry me home
@Karkar829 жыл бұрын
i love this man!!!
@brotherleejr45506 жыл бұрын
beautiful sound
@adamkane81757 жыл бұрын
im sorry...not really my style of music...just kind of stumbled here but holy shit!.....this dude is a on a whole other level...ive never seen anyone so into it...fuckin amazing
@matthewmclaughlin47875 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song. Timeless. Was lucky enough to catch him in concert in Tokyo in November 2016 during his first ever tour of Japan. My mother had suddenly passed away two months previous to that concert and this certainly put a few bandaids on my soul..................He is like a modern-day Dylan in some ways. Fantastic songwriter, better singer than Dylan (I know I will get tomato-ed by Dylan fans for saying that but it's true), better guitarist too. However, nobody can beat Dylan in terms of the quality of his lyrics, or I should say, to be more accurate, the quality of his POETRY. As Dylan really is a poet, not just a singer and musician. Ryan Adams gives me hope that there still are some good songwriters around. In fact, I'm sure there are plenty of them around - the problem is the mediocre pop market drowns out all the good music with its crappy noise. The line where Ryan sings "I was spending money like the way it likes to rain" reminds me of the line "she spends my money like water falls" from a Townes Van Zandt song.
@billymiller26435 жыл бұрын
A true genius a very talented man..
@johnbyrne87359 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic
@charlesdonahue133 Жыл бұрын
It's not a song, it's an anthem.
@wrightsmith20516 жыл бұрын
So nice and wonderful.
@andrewisdizzy6 жыл бұрын
Hot fire. Listening here in Oct 2017
@fadinboy12 жыл бұрын
Or maybe he's seething with pain again and wants to relive it. When I saw him (just before this performance) he played this on piano and dedicated it to his Grandma, who had just passed away. It was beautiful but he seemed real down in the dumps about it.
@dsroaddogg3 жыл бұрын
Ryan is pain. Pain is Ryan.
@tinasturgeon47304 ай бұрын
Absolutely Amazing! Thanks so very much! 🧡 Much Love!
wigga i aint even from carolina and this is soul touching..
@hinoo__10314 жыл бұрын
my favourite song ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@gflong20105 жыл бұрын
A genius of the human soul.
@crystalballgazers3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏼
@erichaheidrich45935 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing..
@lanag93185 жыл бұрын
Sing to me beautiful music man I just love you.
@reveddro3192 жыл бұрын
I support R.A.
@tamas11safar11 жыл бұрын
best version of the song, especially the harp
@linasakuragi672611 жыл бұрын
a waiting for this man.........
@jpanicacci12 жыл бұрын
Oh my sweet Ryan. If we weren't both married..... :)
@Hamandcheesemuffins11 жыл бұрын
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@mordred6128 жыл бұрын
bona-fide badass
@darrenwilsonV212 жыл бұрын
hard to argue with that!
@stickiepants112 жыл бұрын
setlist: Oh My Sweet Carolina Ashes & Fire If I Am A Stranger Dirty Rain New York, New York (piano) Do I Wait (talking about what if KISS was playing this Letterman gig, convincing the audience that he normally has pyrotechnics for his solo acoustic shows) Lucky Now Jacksonville Skyline Black Sheets of Rain (Bob Mould cover) English Girls Approximately (talking to the audience about "Moonlighting" television show) 16 Days