Caleb Meyer - Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at St Luke's in London on August 2, 2004. From a broadcast on BBC4

[@WalldoTheWInner]

The most metal folk song ever

[@gerry8072]

One of the best folk songs with the best guitar harmonizing and picking I've ever heard. These two are a treasure.

[@WalldoTheWInner]

@gerry8072 indeed. Just saw them play live a few weeks ago. They were amazing.

[@gerry8072]

@@WalldoTheWInner Where was that? This May they will be in Wilmington DE, which is only an hour drive for me, so I’d better make plans.

[@WalldoTheWInner]

@@gerry8072 in Kingston NY.

[@juckandew]

this is one if the most spectacular recordings, he plays that guitar like a machine gun.

[@shaneguerin2024]

you're goddamn right he does

[@j3ysun]

god damn right

[@franciscomenezes4308]

Demais seu comentário 😂😅

[@brucekreitzberg7876]

Listening to this song, I think it’s easy to forget that it’s being performed by only two people. With two acoustic guitars and two voices, they created this incredibly engaging and chilling song and there is no sense of it lacking anything at all.

[@stevelever83]

Less is more. This is a truly moving performance.

[@jimmiller7458]

The performance mirrors the intensity of the lyrics.

[@ryanphelan6861]

David Rawlings is a symphony I saw this live I'm not religious but absolutely a spiritual experience. Gets different not better they poured it all out my morning jacket and other artists were there such was respect they had in community 🤙

[@joymcguire]

they are amazing. If you see them live, Gillian will occasionally try to play Dave's guitar. Spoiler alert- It's not the cheap old guitar- It's Dave!!

[@christopherecatalano]

Spectacular. I have read a lot about her over the years, finally getting around to a new musical immersion. I love this stuff. Intelligent, raw, beautifully written, played and sung music. Terrific live performance here. ❤

[@KyleS.1987]

As good a musical combination as there's ever been. Gillian and David are living legends in my book.

[@bazthehandyman]

Spot on Kyle.

[@dougieh9676]

Yes his guitar is intense. And I have no words to describe Gillian. This song almost makes me cry.

[@jamesirving9510]

@@dougieh9676 '...my god I am your child send your angels down....'

[@WalldoTheWInner]

It's suprising they were never more popular

[@ChuckDeFuque]

I don't always listen to Caleb Meyer by Gillian Welch & David Rawlings but when I do I replay it 4 or 5 times at full volume so my neighbors can hear it also!!

[@TheOatmealEater]

Absolutely!!!

[@samanthabenavides9862]

Gillian doesn’t get the credit she deserves..Dave and Gillian together is magic…Legendary

[@peterdefrankrijker]

Man, Dave is on fire here. What a brilliant player.

[@paulbradshaw303]

Unbelievable imagery , compelling storytelling and authentic delivery. Rawlings is truly mesmerising here, bravo.

[@kylatokki22]

This is the song that got me (who strictly listened to punk rock) into bluegrass, at the tender age of 14

[@jbuntine1255]

2:03 poetry , chilling ...the story

[@kylehoward4979]

I'm new, first impressions: amazed. They harmonize like Layne and Jerry. And that feller can play stinkin' play!

[@panama1958]

Totally timeless. It could have been written any time in the last 300 years.

[@deenibeeniable]

3 million probably.

[@marsharupe8112]

Chilling--this song still gives me goosebumps. Amazing performance.

[@slasha86]

Marsha Rupe me2 :)

[@dougieh9676]

Me too. I haven’t heard it for a while and it came on pandora. I think I’ve played it 10 times in a row now

[@bluetsunami]

This is the most evocative music I've ever heard. The style of guitar, the vocals... a perfect duo if I've ever heard one.

[@newmennium]

Evocative...great adjective!

[@truthhurts4968]

19 people's fingers slipped and accidentally hit thumbs down. These two are incredible. See them live and you'll never forget it.

[@squeezethewheeze]

saw them live for the 2nd time a few weeks ago, and loved every second. Absolutely amazing in concert

[@craigbenz4835]

I barely remember when we could still see thumbs down. That feature needs to come back.

[@jessehamilton7886]

The most inspirational guitar skill Ive ever seen. Great workmanship by David.

[@chrisarcher6972]

'Workmanship'? This is fucking PASSION!

[@ppierquet1]

Wow, wow, what can I say? Rawlings' guitar slays everything in its path......

[@bobcatross5097]

Patrick Pierquet well put.

[@Joe55darter]

Good God, Rawlings must have grip that could bust a titanium brick. Watching him pick on this song makes my hand ache. I've held one of those Epiphones and it takes a lot to get the sound he produces. I'm impressed!

[@chrevan5729]

Rawlings is absolutely ferocious in this song... watched it a ridiculous amount of times.

[@dmcrun3572]

This video should and would humble 99% of the guitar players out there

[@kristybelle12]

I adore Gillian Welch.. what a talent! truly one of the best songwriters out there

[@ThePoonce]

"I cried out my god i am your child, send your angels down. Then feeling with my finger tips, the bottle neck i found....." thats how you write a song....

[@flyerphil]

Fast and furious, what a guitarist Dave is and the concentration he puts in that pickin is amazing. Clear vocals too from both especially Gillian, she sure has a powerful voice, and the emotion in this take is out of this world, it sure makes my hair stand on end

[@slofootcrofoot]

I'll always remember the first time I heard this song was while sitting on the porch swing on my daughter's porch when she began to play...

[@christopherecatalano]

Excellent, I think I saw how did that...paraphrase thing. Beautiful work.

[@dmdodson19]

David Rawlings simply plays the hell out of that guitar!

[@pikiwiki]

"I prayed to my dear god, to send his angels down, and feeling with, my finger tips, the bottle neck, I found.." Man., No one writes lyrics like that.

[@tomalfera]

Yep. Turns out God helps those who help themselves! :-)

[@suffermehunger]

the beautiful melodic sounds of folky country, yet with the lyrics of pure passionate rage. metal has nothing on this woman.

[@Davepacheco1986]

Love how she hums into it. Such an amazing song, so well written. David Rawlings ascended to another universe on this one.

[@reichwaldnyc]

Rawlings & Welch rock! This song is something else!

[@u0296106]

Best of Garth Brooks

[@uzomad]

This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard in my life. It had great story telling, great harmonies, killer guitar solos. I feel sorry for those that died before hearing this amazing piece.

[@lisaharris3724]

I can't watch that without crying. So powerful.

[@jeremydesmond4275]

Absolutely BRUTAL. So good

[@derekbiggerstaff]

This just might be the best live performance of any song ever. Goosebumps

[@bradleehoughton3272]

Wow baby !! I dont think I've ever been able to leave comments on this song before !! I love you Christina Mae Bush !!!! 2006 till eternity!!

[@fitforfun1000]

this is one of the best videos EVER put on KZbin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GIllian and David create a musical supernova on this one - I never fail to break into a cold sweat when I see the two of them roaring into this one - musically and emotionally furious. incredibe. I only wish they would come to Europe....... DO YOU HEAR ME GILLIAN AND DAVID...? :-)

[@murfleblurg]

completely agree - Jerry Douglas, David Rawlings. Not just technical mastery, but both of them follow completely melodic voices, never just "play notes that fit". Never a cliche from either of them.

[@TheDarwin1564]

If you ever get a chance to see them Live DO IT!!!!!

[@dmcrun3572]

Salina, Kansas 2018 ...it was amazing !

[@dantescave1]

From the first few moments of hearing them play ever, a show (something akin to Austin City Limits) being re-broadcast in the wee hours, I started shouting for my husband to wake up as so not to miss a note. He thanked me, as we both fell in love with their music!

[@petrotmyrcz308]

One of my favorite songs by Gillian, and this is the best version. That whole St. Luke's concert is fantastic. It's on KZbin. Rawlings is just unfreakin believable on guitar.

[@BaronVK1]

Never get enough of David Rawlings' flat picking or Gillian's voice!! Great tune!

[@craigbenz4835]

I love listening to the two, but let's face it: Gillian sings the song, not the note. It works for her, but her's is not a great voice.

[@WarBeer]

My GOD! ...is this a KILLER tune/performance? They have SO many elements/genres that they fuse into their "folk" sound. It's just amazing. They are just the most INFECTIOUS sound!

[@Zea107]

I simply LOVE this version... it's imbued with energy.

[@bobcatross5097]

Amazing song. So emotional.

[@7evenunicorns]

I love the anger in David's guitar. God, these people who have the power to move us all through music.

[@moestein]

beautiful, a match made in heaven, acoustic art at it's highest level. wow.

[@penobscotriver]

These two are amazing; together they give her lyrics the dark energy they imply.

[@jdauger]

I discovered these two fairly late in their career. Together, this is the best music I've heard in a long time, and this BBC session is a great forum. Also, she's the only non native whose acquired accent I don't just hate. This music is the best.

[@tortuga3030]

Haunting, beautiful, masterful, technically amazing...there always has been and will be great music...This is.

[@matthirn7858]

Wanting to hear this song today I asked Alexa to play it for me and I heard the studio recording which pales in comparison to the passion and drive on display here. David and Gillian really were feeling it with this one. I am so glad to be able to come back and hear it again. Such a stunning performance.

[@davepowell6462]

I can't think of any generation or lover of any genre of music would not like this... says so much in so many ways.

[@JulianBennett73]

I cried My God, I am your child send your angels down Then feelin' with my fingertips, the bottle neck I found I pulled that glass across his neck as fine as any blade, and I felt his blood run fast and hot around me where I laid.

[@RM-lv9ng]

Wow, what a great performance!

[@hazelrachelmurphy]

This what happens when stars collide, BEAUTIFUL.

[@steveoh4595]

Came back to this after quite a spell, still just as (more) impressive than the first time...Rawlings guitar seems to be floating its played so hard and well....

[@FrendleeCalvert]

a great song by 2 awesome singer/songwriter/musicians

[@RobertJohnM]

That's gone straight on the favourite list! Bravo!!! Encore!!! Wonderful!!!!

[@treasurefull]

God, I love this song!! I just found it in my favorites after several years. What amazing voices!

[@Mouldytone]

How do you make an extraordinary song better? Just and brilliant singing and out of this world guitar picking!

[@timwhiting6721]

This song is amazing.

[@bgrif]

This is so good, I just fell upon these two..

[@theflyingartist]

Quite simply the best three minutes I've spent on You Tube. Inspirational, makes me want to stay alive long enough to live right.

[@joymcguire]

great song; great artists! Thanks!!

[@triumph66500]

Just discovered these two tonight so glad I did !! all I can say hotdiggitydawg !! Woo!

[@fewhite5126]

Welcome

[@triumph66500]

(Y) ;)

[@triumph66500]

Thankyou

[@johndennis5182]

iam glad you found them, they are the best period. saw them alive just like there are here, in a small underground in seattle, and the place was packed, no room to even walk.

[@RemoteAbductionArm]

I'm speechless and I have a lump in my throat and a tear running down my face. Absolutely beautiful.

[@GREGLUHOWY]

The Lad is definitely crankin' it out on this one, just inspiring. The sound on these BBC Videos is outstanding, I don't think you can get much better. Yep, inspiring Duo.

[@ecstaticfunkomatic]

wow, you can tell theyre having a great time

[@firstponygirl]

...well I cried "my God I am your child send your angels down"... WOW!! David is fantastic on the guitar, you feel the pain on the story in Gillian's vocals. These two are outstanding and I just them. Thank you for posting this video :=)

[@larryleroux7573]

Music that razes the hairs on your arms , intensity ,honesty ,gut that makes listening a rare experience . Compels me to explore these artists and there companions . Thank you

[@jaksspring97]

Holy hell i can't watch this video w/o scraping my jaw off the floor. SERIOUS talent...and great recording. can't stop listening

[@jessienoel5342]

Gillian's lyrics in every of her songs... Wow! 😊 And that Rawlings guitar... Another wow! 😊

[@JamesHunterRoss]

Just Perfect! I'm so glad I stumbled on to these two by chance. Great art, honest and spellbinding.

[@carolynknight1520]

Holy snap-anolaH! What a Song! Am covering this one for SURE and CERTAIN!. Thank you G. Welch and D. Rawlings

[@PeteD1884]

Voices and guitars. This is pretty amazing music.

[@tylersipla]

Had the privilege of seeing this duo in San Francisco this spring. Painfully good!

[@jasonK1375]

Such fantastic music. Two extremely talented and humble musicians.

[@spajo]

This may be the best that I've ever seen.

[@cjvining17]

Stunning performance! This song is so powerful.

[@thecharmer]

I play this almost on a daily basis..it never gets old..what energy.,musicianship , and pure joy! Restores my faith in today's music scene.

[@AnnaBaaanana]

Wow... this stirs you to the core

[@jaksspring97]

he is awesome! i can't decide who i like listening to more...Dave or Jerry Douglass. they both make me smile w/ their absolute mastery. I saw AKUS in Columbia MO a few years ago and just LOVED Jerry's Pedor Odonnell tribute song he does. i haven't had the opportunity to see Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings yet...hope i get the chance soon!

[@Mygrassisblue01]

there are no words...just perfection at it's best

[@jondoe888i]

Gillian said she wrote this song because she wanted one where the woman isn't murdered in the end!

[@TheOatmealEater]

I wish I could like this 10,000 times.

[@Mezbourian]

This is so dark and creepy - has to be my favorite song of theirs.

[@KITRHOD]

If I could go back in time I would want to be present when this was recorded...........

[@olivermoynihan9804]

Magic...love it, never heard of this song before, but hell I'll remember it...

[@StickyMulligan]

Very, extremely, amazing both of them together...

[@imaginarythings]

Great Video!!!~I especially love this type of harmony~Wow what a song and performance!!!~5*****'s and more!!!

[@keyboardkomuso]

they are in the zone! artistic perfection.

[@mickigoe]

This is my idea of what music should be. And what musicians should look like. Brilliant.

[@girldisappearing6129]

DAAAAAMN! This is soooooo gooooood!

[@jbuntine1255]

1:33 1:47 swamp music gives me chills, this is remarkable.

[@painted8]

Who disliked this? Kin of Caleb’s? He got what he deserved.

[@horseinthewild]

i wish david rawlings lived in my living room

[@CattttMD]

Magnificent musically and emotionally.

[@Dracanic]

I don't really know if this can be called country, but for the sake of reference I'm going to say this is country. I normally hate country musicians, I think as professionals they lack skill and effort. But this is simply amazing. I'm blown away by David Rawlings. Truly amazing... I've been thinking about getting a new instrument soon. Another guitar was not on the list, until now. Excuse me while I listen to this performance a 40th time.

[@robjones8245]

Lucky to see them in Manchester several years ago They were brilliant Wonderful musicians The Best

[@Sappheyes]

My mother used to tell me that I would come to love country music, just like her. We were alike in almost every other way, as most said: beautiful, introverted, and preferring a lonely walk in the woods to a crowd most nights of the week. I disagreed at the time, but these days... well, at 23, my mother seems to have earned some posthumous points. Well played. Still don't care much for pop-country, though.

[@RancidPunk138]

I cannot get enough of that man’s guitar playing

[@orfingirl]

They are "the" Big Surprise Tour!!!! That's the Surprise!!! I would've loved to hear Caleb Meyer!

[@bobdwilliams]

I Just love this! Thanks for posting fw!

[@charleshealy341]

To agree with every comment here, what an astounding performance. As well as their guitar playing, I love the way their voices harmonize, and the way Gillian's voice is so piercing over their guitar playing. Why aren't these two Mega Legends? They've been around for at least 25 years or so, maybe they need a bigger record label to promote them. Have four of their albums, but I think I want them all.

[@philipferguson8570]

One of their (many) best!

[@herrrmike]

love. love. love. these two.