Guitar Teacher REACTS: "Cover Me Up" Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit | LIVE At The Ryman

[@gregorytalbott8551]

“I have no idea who this guy is”...to know you were about to start your Isbell journey made me so happy

[@smoothplezing]

Makes you jealous doesn’t it?

[@design4beer]

Yes!!!!

[@danielsmallwood4683]

I hate it when people like Morgan Wallen’s version of cover me up but don’t know Jason Isbell

[@trevorprice9879]

Morgan wallen did it better tho

[@gregorytalbott8551]

Trevor Price no bad opinions allowed in this sacred space 😂

[@donna3465]

“Home was a dream, one I’d never seen, til you came along.” That phrase is a masterpiece.

[@huckberry17]

Notice how every time Jason plays this live he gets a giant cheer when he says "I sobered up, and swore off that stuff. Forever this time." I adore that. If you know his history he struggled a lot with addiction and was in a seriously awful place. It's down right beautiful that people would get so excited about a guy who manages to miraculously fight off the demons and get to a better place.

[@Kickstart500]

@Matthew Levac cause it’s funny that all the drunks in the crowd are the loudest cheers

[@toridark325]

Most people cheer when someone sings about drinking, it's so cool that they do the opposite bc he wouldn't be able to do what he does if he wasn't sober. It also shows how loyal his fans are and how he connects with them through his songs about his life.

[@Skitch1992]

Sobriety.is so hard

[@TonezzUK]

The same happened in Manchester UK, he is so good live.

[@orangeandblackattack]

@@Skitch1992 Sobriety is good in moderation-Grace Slick..i live that lol

[@robertpeterson1255]

Watching people discover Jason Isbell is my favorite thing in the world. Best songwriter in the game. I just subscribed to your channel on the assumption you're about to do a big run of his stuff once you start listening to his catalog. Welcome to Isbell experience. Enjoy!

[@frankstalone6495]

Amen, brother.👍

[@Guitargate]

Deal :)

[@veryvince]

Absolutely agree. Jason came into my ears at exactly the moment I needed him 3 years ago, I've loved the dive into his catalog and I'm sure everyone around me is sick of my obsession with his songs but he speaks directly to many of us and I saw instantly he spoke to Michael.

[@ryanlahti5252]

Him and Billy strings

[@roybailey519]

Check out is song Speed Trap Town. Killer song, probably his best one!

[@ashblahblah]

The guitarist playing the slide is Sadler Vaden, but believe it or not Jason is the best slide and lead player in the band.

[@simross3914]

Isbell is one of the best slide players out there right now, I wish he would show off a little more.

[@carsonthompson8637]

Sim Ross second only to Derek trucks right now.

[@jackwilliamketterer8908]

Man, I agree 100%... Sadler is great , and I love him... seen them live a few times... but Jason is sooooo underrated... the best guitar player in that band and one of the best of his generation.... It kills me that he rarely gets recognition for his guitar playing....

[@carsonthompson8637]

Jack William Ketterer he’s the full package. Amazing voice. Amazing songwriting. Amazing playing.

[@EGW4181]

@@carsonthompson8637 Although you can't leave Sonny Landreth out a "best slide players" convo. Very different style than Derek. Check him out and find a live vid so you can see his technique which is crazy. Recommend "Congo Square." There's a live version with him & Derek playing it together. Amazing!

[@indiefab]

I've never been able to watch someone's face as they discover Jason for the first time. I'm crying.

[@leslieryan6736]

Me too.

[@Marksurfz]

Yup, that got to me too. Glad you love his stuff!

[@marcbrisson3]

My reaction is identical to his…

[@bigpapajayshouse9477]

Wait til you find out that the fiddle player IS his wife

[@annmarie3573]

The song is ABOUT her!!

[@leslieryan6736]

Dammit, I wanted to tell him!

[@irvingdog01]

Amanda Shires. He’s best served to remember her name because as brilliant as Jason is, she is NOT in his shadow. Got her own thing for sure

[@erichart2093]

Her name is Amanda Shires ffs, not Jason's wife

[@Garyj1784]

@@annmarie3573 unfortunately, it's not about Amanda. The song is about a crime and recovery. Go to Jason's twitter. He finally told us the meaning last year... Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) Tweeted: The narrator in Cover Me Up is a crime there I’ve said it twitter.com/JasonIsbell/status/1177691167288377346?s=20

[@ih8music]

You could do Isbell songs all day, every day. He’s absolutely the best singer-songwriter-guitarist today, and among the all-time greats.

[@jacobkrauss3973]

wb john mayer?

[@NewHopeAudio]

Yep.

[@NewHopeAudio]

Jacob Krauss hes great too. But have you heard jason?

[@jonhoyler4037]

Jacob Krauss look up what Mayer has said about Isbell. He agrees

[@totoyoda45]

John Mayer, Warren Haynes...

[@SuperGeetarGuy]

Love Jason Isbell! Listen to “If We we’re Vampires.” You’ll cry.

[@caperez091]

Can't second this enough if you loved the songwriting on this!

[@georgeshuggoth4535]

Or "Elephant"...

[@thopsib5198]

Aboit 80% of isbell's songs will make you cry if you pay enough attention lol

[@Guitargate]

Cried. BOOM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfCqWpsfr2AqLc

[@moorme]

Sent this song to my husband to listen to. Incredible

[@respawndenied]

Jason is a national treasure and we must protect him at all costs. One of the greatest songwriters in recent decades.

[@jacobantony9033]

Jason Isbell wrote this song for his wife, whom is the backup singer and fiddle player, after dealing with alcohol addiction. You should listen to more of his songs like Live Oak, Elephant, and If we were Vampires. He is one of the best songwriters of our generation. He did a lot of writing when he was with the Drive By Trucker.

[@mattwis519]

This.

[@Bodeesafa]

That^

[@fedorbitch]

This and that.

[@Guitargate]

BOOM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfCqWpsfr2AqLc

[@creekcrankin]

I was looking for this comment. They went into different rooms to write a song and when he was done he knew he couldn't sing it to her yet because it would give away that he was in love with her. The story & the raw soul behind every bit of this song is untouchable. No one does it like Jason Isbell.

[@OldGuyHikes]

I know this is 3 years old and you've learned a lot more about JI and the 400 Unit since this vid came out, but I am literally sitting here with damp eyes and covered in goose pimples watching you discover this man and this group for the 1st time. I KNOW you're life has been changed immensely in these past 3 years just having them in your head and life. Thanks for this!

[@ratblls]

Jason Isbell's Southeastern album is one that absolutely deserves a full, uninterrupted listen to from start to finish. I hope you can find some time to do that.

[@jeffthomas1880]

it's a true masterpiece

[@MrNiccholas]

I recently did this for the first time, and wow. . . Incredible! I was up in the mountains of Colorado and didn't have any cell service, but I had recently been introduced to a song of his and had looked it up on my Spotify before I left and for some reason it downloaded the album to my phone without my knowledge. But I figured I had really liked the song I'd heard, so decided to see what else he had while I was laying down taking a break. I had only planned on laying down for 15-20 minutes but I just couldn't stop listening as every song was just incredible!!! I probably listened to the whole album 10-15 times that week and a bunch more since I got home! I would argue he may be the best songwriter storyteller of his generation!

[@mclevin1]

Since hearing Jason Isbell for the first time about 3 years ago (this very song), I occasionally search “reactions to Jason Isbell” just so I can watch people discover his genius. Never gets old!

[@joeldowdy404]

Jason Isbell is Legit, better than anything they play on current pop, rock, or country mainstream radio.

[@Wekkerable]

Jason is awesome. Also, give Zach Bryan a listen, he's legit too!

[@MikeFromNashville]

Jason Isbell has the guitar chops, writing and has a great voice. He’s got it all man. He’s my guitar hero! He’s an incredible slide player as well. He’s got it man. He’s got it.

[@a.m.benson2075]

Jason Isbell's songwriting is next to none. He's incredible. I used to get furious about people doting over Morgan Wallen's cover and not knowing it was an Isbell song until I heard Jason talk about hearing someone else keeping his song alive. Changed my perspective a little. Jason leaves a part of his soul in every note. This is the universal language that attracts me directly to songwriters and further from the churned out pop industry pandering crew.

[@rmac7441]

I've always felt the same way about his song Dress Blues. Most people seem to think its a Zac Brown song as they have heard their cover, not knowing Jason actually wrote it.

[@x_RTL_Media_x]

It’s an astonishingly beautiful song, and obviously the original song will always be a masterpiece, but I honestly think that Morgan’s cover is still almost as good just because of the pain you can hear in is voice showing how much he feels the soul of the song and the heart in the lyrics.

[@cockbeard]

I love that after Wallens flirtation with racism, Isbell decided to donate all his royalties from Wallens cover to the NAACP

[@TK-xd1rk]

@@rmac7441 But Zac Brown replaces "Hollywood war" with some other nonsense, and totally changes the meaning of the song. Jason didn't use any names, but he did request other artists avoid changing the lyrics in his songs when cover them.

[@jerryohare1155]

This is really cool to watch another guitar player's reaction to Isbell for the first time. This song was my introduction. Check out the story behind the song. Imagine taking a Richard Thompson level songwriter and player, and essentially a Johnny meeting his June with a band of the level of the Heartbreakers in terms of feel and ability. Go deep in listening to him. You won't regret it.

[@Guitargate]

You nailed it!!

[@haroldfarquad6886]

Isbell is easily one of the top two or three song writers of this generation.

[@CrashTestingAudio]

I’d say it’s somewhere just between him and Tyler Childers

[@uncle_kyle7149]

@@CrashTestingAudio Tyler is amazing but i gotta say Jason is the greatest living writer.

[@clintDJgregory]

You can’t talk about Jason Isbell without mentioning “Decoration Day”, one of the best story songs - you HAVE to do it ...and if you wanna cry on camera, listen do “elephant” by Isbell

[@5yearsout]

Sadler Vaden is the guy playing the slide, The 400 Unit is a great band. You could do Jason's entire Southeastern album, specifically Elephant. Been lucky to see them too may times to count and they have never disappointed.

[@daltonbrennan8242]

Agreed

[@johnlaffey2318]

Absolutely

[@fedorbitch]

Im a firm believer that Isbell is the greatest singer/song writer of all time. I heard a cover of this on the radio the other day by Morgan waylon? Maybe. It broke my heart when i looked it up on youtube and his version had more views than Isbell. This man gets no love, well mainstream love. He so overlooked, it hurts me.

[@5yearsout]

@@fedorbitch The masses don't know him but those songwriter checks sure do and the 4 Grammy's Jason has won has the correct name on it.

[@stantonblaylock1986]

Agreed.

[@marcbrisson3]

I’ve paused the video at 6:56 to say thank you Michael for helping us find new music. I’ve never of Jason Isbell and thankful that now I have.

[@onthecheep]

Please go fall down the Isbell rabbit hole!

[@TennStateGuy]

Isbell will rip your guts out with his lyrics. Codeine, Songs that She Sang in the Shower, Elephant are all brutal listens if you pay attention.

[@hawkeyegrrl]

So happy someone else said "Songs She Sang in the Shower" it's my favorite Isbell in a sea of amazing songs.

[@JohnnySnappleseed]

I know this is an old comment, but I gotta warn people about Elephant. That's a hard song to listen to.

[@paulfreet]

Elephant will rip your heart out. You're in the room.

[@DiZoSoMom]

@@paulfreet elephant kills me. I am 38 with a lump and a high risk of breast cancer and have had an appt for weeks to get it checked out (I go Monday… doctors… it’s the soonest I could get)… the song randomly came on the other day and just fucking obliterated me. I’m sure I’ll be fine, but he sure gets in your feels like nobody I know. Few are aware he went back to college after Drive By Truckers to actually improve his writing. He’s dedicated.

[@Redwire68]

@@DiZoSoMom Godspeed

[@JasonJBrunet]

That bass sounds like PURE DEATH AND DESTRUCTION and brother I am here for it.

[@kylematthiesen4816]

I like to interpret the line "I know you're enough to use me for good" as a double entendre where "for good" means both "the rest of our lives" and the act of "doing good". It can mean that he knows she can be the person who "covers him up" in an intimacy sense for the rest of their lives, AND it can mean that he knows that she can motivate him to be a better man and to "do good" in the world. Jason Isbell is absolutely fantastic. I love diving into all his lyrics. My favorite songwriter. Thanks for doing this video!

[@AlvinEranus]

To me, it means that when you use me, you’re using me for me and who i am, what i am. Not for what you want but for us. You won’t shame me for your use, but you’ll make me shine for your use. It’s the ultimate concession. She sees him for him. And that’s the one thing she won’t betray.

[@Foxywaterable]

Oh man Jason is incredible. What a great rabbit whole to be going down for you.

[@matthuckeba8749]

Check out him doing “Live Oak” his songwriting is mesmerizing

[@brendandimitri]

Amen. Think that’s my other favorite. “Great Lakes freighter”

[@robbynaumann439]

One of my favorites as well. It’s just superb story telling through music.

[@stephens9462]

His murder ballad

[@Knvb-]

One of the best songwriters out there. Hits you straight to the core

[@Hititto]

Jason Isbell is one of the best song writers in a generation. His interviews are authentic and well worth an hour or two in KZbin. He’s also a strong with the strings which you will appreciate.

[@rcw372]

Michael: "I do not know who this person is." Me, an Isbell fan: Oh boy, this is gonna be gooooood!

[@katiedaisy7883]

Yeah- took me three months to play a different channel. When I found him

[@vincehansen4902]

I've seen Jason Isbell 5 times I believe and every time he plays Cover Me Up when he gets loud in the chorus lines I get goose bumps and tear up from the power in that voice and the lyrics. I had to learn that song on guitar, so I did. I'm so glad you honored this suggestion and I got to see someone react similar to the way I did. Humbling song for sure.

[@andrewanderson1777]

Isbell has become one of my favorite artists over the past few years. He paints pictures with his lyrics that most songwriters could only dream of. This one in particular is quite a decleration. Thanks for this

[@adams565]

Best songwriter in the game right now.

[@ih8music]

It's really beautiful to see someone discover Isbell for the very first time. We've all been there.

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

Sadler Vaden is playing the slide,and believe it or not Jason is even better on the slide! Amanda is his wife and the inspiration behind the song! 400 unit are one tight band,and they cover a lot of classic rock in their live shows,Pure Genius!

[@simeonteitelbaum3673]

Its amazing he did the standard acoustic on this, only because he might be the best slide guitarist I've ever seen, ever. Go see his work in the Drive by Truckers and some 400 unit recordings and tell me I'm wrong

[@mikepappas9195]

What a kick to see someone discover Jason Isbell and be gob-smacked like I was when I heard his work after his recovery. I loved his work with drive-by truckers, but his post recovery work is unmatched. Singing, song writing and a great guitarist as well. Thank God for his wife, who rescued him for us.

[@coltgibson8257]

Goddamn Lonely Love live is killerrrr by him! Talk about a song that’ll tear your heart out!

[@chriscrowley41]

Like others have said, Jason is one of (if not the) best lyricist out there. He doesn’t just sing a song-he tells you a story and you fall into it, every time. It’s not lyrics-it’s scenes from someone’s life you’re witnessing. Something More Than Free; Yvette; Only Children; Alabama Pines... his world is a deep, deep hole to fall into, but it’s worth it.

[@Guitargate]

Dude. Totally. I’m on it.

[@luke_skinner]

Listen to the live version of goddamn lonely love if you wanna see Isbell on the slide

[@walkingnap611]

And if you want to cry lulz like so many Isbell penned tunes. In the best way.

[@ericanderson4359]

"Live From Alabama" IMHO is the greatest live album of my life and the version of "GODDAMN LONELY LOVE" with the horns is absolutely ridiculous in how good it is !!!

[@luke_skinner]

Eric Anderson Aahhh don’t spoil the horns, I still remember what it felt like the first time I heard the bridge

[@stephens9462]

Or the outro on Children of Children kzbin.info/www/bejne/e33UdJiCi5Z6edE

[@bethmclennan5690]

Oh yes. Please do listen to that

[@hampyonce]

I saw them in a bar, with about 111 other folks, about 8 years ago. It was awe-inspiring.

[@judyferguson3185]

Lucky you!

[@stuarthoopfer963]

I’m so glad you covered Jason Isbell! Watch his Tiny Desk concert. He is solid!!!

[@joelronningen9930]

So glad to see you found Mr. Isbell and the phenomenal 400 unit. Looking forward to seeing many more reaction videos of his stuff - and envy you finding his stuff for the first time. Read a bit of his history, and it all makes sense. Hear him do an interview, and you see where the lyrics come from - the man is killer smart.

[@joelronningen9930]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/apm0eHiOi7B-e7c

[@Guitargate]

ON IT! THANKS!

[@joelronningen9930]

@@Guitargate Oh, and he is a huge gearhead, too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH2wpHZshc6nqbM

[@joelronningen9930]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5uUc6qPrJymjqM

[@robineliason7850]

Jason Isbell's stuff has always been good, but his last four studio albums have been stellar and are well worth the listen. Thanks for the review, it was fun to see your reaction.

[@paulkossak7761]

Have come to Mr Isbell in just the last couple of months. He has pierced my heart.

[@brandonsever2576]

Please do more Jason Isbell. He's an incredible guitarist, played for years with the Drive By Truckers before going solo and writing his own music with The 400 Unit (The band you see here). Some of my favorite lyrics are Streetlights, Dress Blues, and Speed Trap Town, though you seriously can't go wrong with anything this guy has released, especially the entire Southeastern album.

[@smoothplezing]

Streetlights! Legit right there.

[@brandonsever2576]

@@smoothplezing Agreed. Most pre-southeastern stuff is overlooked but there are some gems back there

[@Rowanlosacco]

I am a huge isbell fan and I have watched this video three times now and it still makes me happy to see raw reaction of Jason

[@jmac13131]

Welcome to the world of lyrical genius that is Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. I love watching people discover them for the first time. Your life will never be the same!

[@brianbertrand100]

This was the same song that introduced me to Jason Isbell. Love your analysis. What an amazing songwriter.

[@Ramathorn85]

My god Isbell...cuts to the core. Genius songwriting and a phenomenal singer. So glad you chose this. If you didn’t know, his wife (Amanda Shires) is on fiddle. And Sadler Vaden is on slide. Great player.

[@MichaelSmith-xk5dg]

Dude. You have discovered Isbell. Those of us who live in Nashville know. Get out of the CA bubble. 😃. Love your channel.

[@MoCo_Filmmaker]

“This guy is speaking to my life” you have no idea man...Jason’s lyrics touch the core on a whole different level. He is such a one of a kind artist. Children of Children, Dress Blues, Live Oak & of course Elephant are staples in my various “favorite songs” playlist.

[@msspi764]

The woman he is singing about is Amanda Shires, who's his wife and on fiddle. The album, Southeastern, is largely about his journey away from addiction and toward his relationship with her. Played from that perspective it's a compelling collection.

[@msspi764]

Interestingly a person who helped him on the way was Justin Townes Earle, his friend and a fellow addict. Justin tried to make the same journey, but his demons overtook him. Play Harlem River Blues by Jason sometime, a dramatic contrast to Cover Me up and Traveling Alone by Jason.

[@lisadee1623]

Sadly they are divorced now. I wish them both so much happiness.

[@MikeClementsRN]

Jason speaks to anyone who will listen to his lyrics. No one does it better.

[@kittykixbootie]

With each new Isbell song you discover, you are just blown away with the authenticity of his lyrics. His voice and guitar playing are on point as well making him the holy trinity of musicians.

[@MrTom24345]

"This dudes songs..." was what I said when I first heard Jason and sent his songs to my wife. His stories bring me to tears. Maybe I just feel music too much, but I love it.

[@stefanwood8330]

Watching him discover Jason Isbell makes me wish I could hear Jason for the first time again

[@asosebee26]

This may legitimately be my first time ever commenting on a video, but watching someone discover Isbell for the first time makes me so emotional. I love your channel regardless, but I especially love when I find one where you've never heard of an artist I love. It is the closest thing you can have to experience discovering them for yourself. Keep it up!

[@msimon3232]

Isbell is the best songwriter of our generation! Enjoy

[@moorme]

Totally agree! His lyrics play over and over in my head!

[@colleencreamer2472]

Watching you watch the genius of Jason Isbell is just great ....

[@kirbygoode9323]

watching you react to Jason Isbell reminds me of 2003 when I first saw him in DBT and it was obvious the talent he has for story telling and guitar playing. He was a young gunslinger living fast and playing hard. Now he is a master of his craft and a beautiful human being full of honesty and vulnerability and truth. Changed my life he did

[@joe_mahoney843]

Have been a huge fan of Jason for years since he was in the band Drive By Truckers! He is pure Americana with his songs and lyrics. Words of purity. His songs have always just spoke to me. Highly recommend anything he has done or will ever do.

[@brianmccann5923]

Not one to jump in the comments, but damn it’s nice to meet some Jason Isbell fans! First heard this song on a rainy Sunday, driving around with my college roommate while visiting him in Nashville. In fact, he cued up the album Southeastern and said, “I think you’ll like this guy.” It’s not often I’m speechless, but when it was over I didn’t say a word. I just hit the back button and we listened again. It so happens you posted this gem the day I joined the GuitarGate family. Keep up the amazing work, Michael.

[@JaysonK19]

This was wonderful, Michael. As a longtime fan of Jason’s and a big fan of yours as well, it was touching to watch your very heartfelt reaction to a song I know so well and that means so much to me personally. I hope you do more of Jason’s songs as you keep doing those videos. Both Jason and his band mate Sadler Vaden are killer guitar players!

[@graceokeefe8900]

I love this video. seeing someone discover the magic of jason isbell for the first time is beautiful

[@jimmyclark9243]

You won't stop listening to Jason. He's present day Dylan/Boss lyricist and equal to today's best guitarists i.e. Haynes, Mayer etc. Check out one of his latest Gems "Overseas". Isbell (pronounced Is-Bull) is in a class by himself.

[@clayfoster9303]

I feel like everyone has there "This is how i found jason isbell" moment. For me, I had followed him on twitter for a while because he was funny, but never heard a single song. At one point, i responded to a tweet expressing this, and was bombarded with hundreds of replies and likes in the most friendly ratio'ing ever received imploring me to give him a listen. Now, this song is featured in my wedding in august

[@keithlacey9221]

Isbell is a lyrical and musical genius. His last five albums, including the newly released Reunions, are all stone cold classics. He has written at least 50 truly great songs in the last decade. Listen to it all...your life will be changed. He will go down as one of the greatest songwriters ever by the time he is done.

[@cgilmo78]

Slide guitar in the back is Sadler Vaden also of Drivin N Cryin

[@cmillivol98]

Jason Isbell would be widely considered a top 5 songwriter if he was around when Bob Dylan was big

[@simeonteitelbaum3673]

He would. He's an artist a bit out of his time, but that makes him extra special

[@markstipulkoski1389]

Although, back then people would realise he took a lot of this song from Norwegian Wood, by the Beatles.

[@Mell0nballer]

Discovering Jason Isbell is always a treat.

[@DrShrimpPuertoRicoMD]

I love this guy so much I went and seen him two weeks in a row. Killer guitarist, blew me away. DO MORE!!!

[@cheysdaddy06]

6:30 mark. You felt what I felt the first time. I can see it in your face. And it was a powerful moment for me.

[@sammiller8523]

“Oh, this is a real tune.” Literally everyone’s reaction to this song

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

That's not a song, it is pure gospel that goes deep in a hurt man's soul

[@davidplemmons9467]

Michael, you’ve turned me on to some great artists. I can’t believe that you’re not familiar with Jason Isbell and his brilliant wife Amanda Shires!! Check out her new female supergroup The Highwomen

[@nochillfluffy2514]

Love coming to this video AFTER watching you break down the Highwomen's performance of The Chain where you're clearly a huge fan of them a couple years later. Jason Isbell is a revelation, and very cool to watch yours! I'm a huge fan of this series!

[@adams565]

Slide guitar is Sadler Vaden, I believe.

[@cliffleblanc1939]

That is correct.

[@Dawnstockslager]

The look of amazement on your face is the exact face everyone has right before Jason Isbell fans say “told ya he was good!”

[@lucasgonzalezdealedo8556]

come on! i can not belive you didn't know Jason... he is killer! great songwriter, killer singer, and ever better guitar player with a deep personal background. TOP CLASS!

[@oliviasmyth5086]

I’m so enjoying watching you hear Jason for the first time. I keep rewatching this video. I hope that I had the same looks on my face first time I heard him. This was the first song I heard too.

[@oakcitysongs9700]

We've been waiting for a Jason Isbell video to show up. We'd love to see you react to Jason's "Overseas".

[@codyhall9896]

Seeing someone hear Jason Isbell for the first time is always great

[@waylonkathrein5838]

You gotta check out Whiskey Myer’s “Broken Window Serenade”

[@jamesgibson5876]

The first time I heard Jason Isbell I nearly went crazy showing people ... I had never heard anyone write in such great style

[@gregsmith9403]

You’d love his song Speed Trap Town. His lyrics are just mind blowing.

[@gibson0477]

If I could like this a few hundred times I would! I remember when I first heard isbell… and I wish I could relive that time and time again for the first time like he is in this video!

[@benh59]

Jason is a former member of Drive By Truckers and one the best songwriters working. As others have mentioned, his Southeastern album is full of songs like this that touch your soul. The fiddle player is his wife, Amanda Shires. The slide is being played by Sadler Vaden. Jason is a heck of a slide player too. He doesn't show it in this song but he's a force on the guitar.

[@PlumbingArkansas]

I come back to this video often. Love the song and your reaction to it. Some people have the ability to feel it more than others. It is awesome to see someone feel music the same way you do.

[@lucasDwooten]

PLEASE more Jason Isbell!!!!

[@messy113]

been here before, but your awe matches mine. never miss a show when he (they) are in the hood.

[@CousinJake88]

Jason touches me with every song lyric. (As you probably know, he wrote the song for his wife, Amanda Shires, the fiddle player.)

[@txcrebel4388]

Sadler Vaden is the guitarist, he was in Drivin N Cryin

[@brizzmartin7612]

Great one. You’re the man! Love your reviews! Traveling Alone and Last of my kind are also great Isbell tunes!

[@donna3465]

This guy is speaking about most of our lives. That’s why he’s so loved.

[@dime_life4768]

Love the bit about your family! Anyone who's been through some shit can and will relate 100%. That slide hits you right in the soul. Band is wicked good, Keep truckin brother. Awesome yet again

[@kellyc5682]

Your face while hearing those lyrics is how my soul feels! 💗 This is a true song about redemption and the power of love!

[@dbegg29]

Jason Isbell is quite possibly one of the best songwriters and lyricists in the business. There is such a vast catalogue of his you need to explore. I love ‘Dreamsicle’ , ‘Chaos and Clothes’, ‘letting her go’, and you absolutely need to hear ‘Tupelo’

[@williamSailingWindDragon]

I was turned onto Isbell a couple years ago by my guitar setup guy who is a song writer. Changed my musical life :-)

[@andrewforbis5164]

Jason Isbell is this generations Bob Dylan. You should check out If we were Vampires off of the Nashville Sound Album.

[@billc5780]

I also recommend Only Children

[@winstonfj4174]

jason isbell is the best us humans have to offer