Hickory Wind (Gram Parsons Cover)

"Carson's Country Corner" returns. Is this one of the greatest songs ever written? Yes, yes it is. Emmylou did a version that's so good it could probably stand to never be covered again, BUT..."Hickory Wind" has been part of my musical lexicon for so long, I had to try it on for size myself. Patreon and Instagram info 👇
Patreon: / carsonmckee
Instagram: / therealcarsonmckee
Acoustic Guitar: 1959 Harmony H-162 restored by Morris Rowell of Nature's Harmony Guitars
Mics: Røde NT5 (mid & acoustic solo), Audio-Technica AT2050 (side)
Mic preamps: ART Tube MP/Cs
Audio Interface: Zoom LiveTrak L-8
Camera: Canon SL2 w/ 24mm f/2.8 lens
Shot in Cinestyle by Technicolor & corrected in Adobe Premiere Pro

[@jimbecket]

One thing I appreciate about this young man is that he articulates so clearly, i can appreciate the brilliance of the song writing, its poetry. Not getting lost in overproduction. Simple.

[@ronsimmons201]

EXACTLY

[@nancyalbright1514]

Carson and Josh have both grown my interest and appreciation of music because I can finally understand the lyrics. And they are great musicians that don’t muddy a song up with unnecessary sounds.

[@farmhunter1968]

Would love to hear more GP

[@eldallio]

Voice like butter.

[@TheDocster5]

Wholeheartedly agree.

[@quiqweig13]

I dare say the best male voice online. Perfect pitch, excellent range, and meaningful and poignant phrasings.

[@blebla4]

Agreed

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Just a perfect voice for all the music he does. Can't imagine a better.

[@kentrogers196]

In a world that is coming apart at the seams, Carson's music is a healing balm to my soul!

[@MzJust1girl]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@leebaseball11]

The world has always been apart at the seams, now it is on CNN is all.

[@kathycogliano9550]

So true... simply amazing!

[@thoth8663]

@@leebaseball11 👎

[@leebaseball11]

@@thoth8663 you don't think the world has always been coming apart at the seems? I can give a whole history of the world to back me up, what about you?

[@sueg180]

You have a voice like warm chocolate. What a marvelous song choice. Another classic cover. Amazing. Love it.

[@bretthardin9239]

anything Gram Parsons . love it

[@TheCleft]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a masterpiece.

[@beverlymichael5830]

Emmylou Harris recording is one of the greatest of all times but Carson you honored one of the greatest songs written by Gram Parsons and emmylou’s recording. Thanks for doing this.

[@larebear1902]

Carson's is awesome but nothing can touch Seldom Scene's version.

[@jeffgaumond4250]

Thanks for covering this Gram Parsons gem, you definitely do it justice. I do this one too, people usually like it a lot. It said to be autobiographical. So sad that we lost Gram so early, sadder still that it took so many years for people to appreciate his genius. Better late than never I guess.

[@jimmyhansen5842]

I liked your version as mush as Gram and Emmylous. Goose bumps all over. Thank you for all your music😊👍✌️🇩🇰

[@johnnpicante6120]

A performance that doesn't just sound good, it feels good.

[@randyconcepcion3897]

It's very heartwarming to see young men sing songs of our generation!

[@ZacCjw]

I'm not crying.....it's just hickory wind 😢 I swear

[@markread7333]

Beautiful. I think Emmylou would shed a tear if she heard this version. Well done, Carson...

[@eharman641]

The Byrds never gave him enough credit for his contributions to Sweetheart of the Rodeo. It's their best album. Great job Carson!

[@darrenandlorraineprisinger5617]

Agreed!

[@drender19]

just discovered this song and then saw that Carson covered it with an amazing rendition and of course stellar singing - thanks!

[@Kobor_Tamas]

Wow! What a voice! I envy now a bit (quite a bit).

[@mcdee56]

It's your sensitivity and sensibility in your performance that makes it so tasty! Dont stop! THX

[@euphegeniadoubtfire5825]

So lovely. Your voice is like a warm hug. Thank you for sharing it with us. 🤗

[@jimblackwell8762]

Been playing this song for 45 years... I live in South Carolina in the pines and hickorys

[@joyceanastasiasetyawan1089]

Carson's country corner! Loving that!

[@andrewhaviland5855]

Very well done! I named my oldest son after Gram. He truly was one of the best.

[@burlingtonbill4687]

Love this cover! Gram would be proud as should Emmylou. Burlington Bill .

[@EarToTheGroundMusic]

Gram gone too soon. Thanks for keeping his spirit alive with this.

[@cathenderson7415]

Beautiful Carson. Thank you for sharing your voice and talent with us.

[@lynnchase5125]

So lucky to have carson and his music.

[@andrealanzillotta4388]

Have to say I come back here really often

[@darrenandlorraineprisinger5617]

Woo!!! 👏 Talk about food for the soul, thank you Carson! 🌟

[@dannymaenhaut262]

Thank you, Carson ! Makes me happy ! Danny M. (Belgium)

[@danielball3967]

Cannot stop listening 🙌

[@stefanogreco6356]

Thank you and greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

[@barryvan1975]

Magnificence,pure and simple.

[@andremetayer1467]

So lucky am I to be abble to hear Carson ! I live in France, I'm 61 years old : not a very simple way to "meet" Carson... But ! But ! He comes to me and you all with a so hight quality of music, words, and sound captation ! My days are fine when I receive a notice of a new video from Carson. And from "The Other Favorites" too ! What a team ! What so many good musics and songs !

[@bernardfraser7286]

Effectivement une poignée de jeunes talents incroyables. Un vrai plaisir de les suivre.

[@antonyalumkal1526]

Proud to be a patron when I hear him record songs like this.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Thanks Antony!! Hope you’re well.

[@tomcourtney7147]

An excellent rendition of this song. This has always been a sweet and sentimental beauty.

[@retiredyeti5555]

Once again, as I've said before, your voice is as smooth as aged Scotch. I love listening to you sing, especially solo. Fantastic range! Great cover, doing Gram proud.

[@fredtaylor48]

I confess that I have never heard this song before, but what I will say is that I love it - pure and simple. Well done Carson and thank you very much for bringing new songs to our attention yet again 😀💙

[@timmartin8191]

So awesome. Who wouldn't love to be that talented? BRAVO!!!

[@RoseAkerman]

one of my favorite songs.... great job! Thanks for the music Carson.

[@carronalee]

Sizzling. Brightening up my evening in Edinburgh, Scotland - under lockdown. 🌞

[@angiesiddall9563]

Back again to listen, love this rendition so much.

[@PB200559]

Just beautiful my friend. Thank you

[@robertmansfield4394]

I had never heard this song before I came upon this version. It is a simple tune, yet so beautifully perfect. The guitar sounds amazing, and is a perfect compliment to your voice. I can't imagine any other version comparing to how great this one is. I first saw you with Josh Turner, and I always felt that his amazing talent overshadowed your own. I believe you have stepped out of that shadow, and your talent shines bright as a force all it's own.

[@tylerallen963]

Wow. Absolutely breathtaking. You and that Harmony paid respect and did justice to one of the most beautiful, untouchable songs in the world. Well done. Well done.

[@RecordingBlog]

Dear Carson, please know, that you have a huge fan from the very first moment I enjoyed your voice and your music :-)

[@aircap63]

Beautiful! Made me yearn for a past that I've never been a part of. That is good music!

[@davidlouk8409]

So many people have covered this song, but Carson you really have outshined them all in my own opinion. I have became a huge fan. I hope you find everything you're looking for in music. Keep playing for us.

[@odinfromcentr2]

Calmin' an' butter-smooth.

[@kboyer1011]

Fantastic. Just fantastic.

[@jakethesnake1648]

Love gram and The Flying Burrito Brothers

[@rogerbacorn2848]

Beautiful! Thanks for making the world a bit more tolerable for the moment. Love the H-162. I rehab these as well and they sound spectacular just like yours. When someone shines a light into the darkness in the manner you have, it starts the world turning in the right direction again. GP lives on!

[@sbflsrfrskdvr5659]

What a fantastic job with one of my all time favorite singer/songwriters. There’s nothing that sounds better than a well done GramParsons song.

[@donaldholman9070]

Sounding so great. Thank you so much

[@1105renrut]

Carson, your voice just gets better & better as it matures. I’m not always familiar with songs you cover, but after you sing them, I’m glad to add them to my playlist even though they are a bit more country than what I like. Your voice is perfect for this.

[@scottrusling]

As good as ever! Fantastic Carson

[@jessicacosiguitar]

Just beautiful. ❤️

[@heathermichelle3858]

gives me so much comfort being from south carolina!!!

[@SeanMurphyNY1]

Wow!

[@jlet7327]

Fabulous! Thanks for the recording.

[@Scottie1152]

Carson, every week you outdo the performance of the week before! Keep it coming my friend, really very well done!! Gram would be very proud indeed. 🙂

[@robbykband]

Gram Parsons is one of my most favorite artists, thanks and great job as always!

[@tomtatum2662]

Beautiful rendition, Carson. How could it be any more perfect?

[@harigeorgeson5885]

Love everything about it and the Harmony sounded wonderful. Perfect guitar for the song.

[@donaldlewis]

Thank you, one of my favorite songs played on one of my favorite guitars and sung by one of my favorite singers. Outstanding!

[@rehamkcirtap]

Oh yes Carson. Just all of the oh yes

[@musicmanhunter1]

Wow what a really great job Carson is true talent i can listen to you and your music friends all day long

[@aarond23]

Good job Carson! It is a great song.

[@susanauchincloss4990]

simply wonderful

[@Druidh31]

Love this, and I agree with your Emmy Lou statement. Fortunate enough to have heard her sing this live. Well done, sir.

[@johnmilhuisen2607]

Lovely.

[@hikokun19]

I'm a fan of "Carson's Country Corner". Thanks for sharing your talent. Following from Chile!

[@roberthilton9656]

Just a wonderful talent. Easy on the ears.

[@todd2456]

Wow, Carson - stuff like this is why we are dying to get you out to Denver to play at our house. September obviously isn't doable, but hope you and Skylar will consider us when it's safer. Cheers!

[@billcbren]

Wonderful song by Gram Parsons, lovely cover.

[@daddyrat9709]

Somewhere Ingram Cecil Conner III is smiling. Love that guitar too. Wonderful performance.

[@yori4666]

Love the no frills delivery. Nice groove. Very enjoyable.

[@cliven3022]

Beautiful song, excellent guitar work and your voice is so good in bringing the lyrics to life. You have a really distinctive style, and I love it.

[@librarianrobert7426]

Hey Carson! Keep covering great songs! Keep writing them, too!

[@milo8425]

Give this voice 30 more years of breath and it's gonna be just right for folk songs.

[@mpschaefer1]

Absolutely great

[@stennyelizabeth]

The only problem here is that there aren't enough videos! I can't get enough of your voice, my dude

[@michaellandon8018]

Loved this, your singing and playing was great!

[@bfcraigable]

What a find for me! This young man is uber talented and his voice is like suede leather to me ears. Can't wait for more.

[@yandel2k6]

Thanks Carson. Nothing more to say !

[@edwardgarner1299]

Just beautiful, Carson. Everything that comes out of your videos is supreme quality.

[@tedbownas2748]

I learned this song after seeing AJ Lee's amazing performances of it with The Tuttles. Excellent job, vocally and musically- well done! 👍

[@philsafier9176]

I can't remember a bad version of this song, but this one just climbed way up my charts both the vocal one and the guitar arrangement and performance. Tasteful and masterful. Thanks.

[@gregstuart6622]

Couldn’t click fast enough. I stayed at the Joshua Tree Inn on my last trip to the States in honour of Gram. As always Carson, you did not disappoint.

[@MsNandaOli]

What a beautiful voice! You have a fan in Brazil!🇧🇷

[@martinkavanagh1442]

Great version of this great song. Thank you.

[@FiveFigsDigital]

I've had the chance to talk to Emmylou at some length about this song. It's one of my favorites. Gillian and Dave's version is awesome. This one passes the audition, too. Nice job.

[@atakaldirak]

👏👏👏👏

[@sunshinequeen22]

Carson McKee - Your music helps me go through the days ... (lockdown is no picnic ...). thanks for your music ....

[@janetnewsom5460]

Another awesome cover, thanks!

[@mrjasondylan]

As mad as the world is and all the crazy going on around us as long as we've got songs like this absolute classic by Gram then just for 3 minutes the world is ok. Really sweet version my friend I cover a few Gram myself but think you got me on this one for sure beautiful man.

[@beckywatts502]

Fabulous song. Excellent job as usual!

[@agataszoltysek9298]

You have amazing voice Carson :)

[@sapphirepilot]

Well done. Keep safe. Look forward to seeing you in Australia.

[@alanhowell3646]

What a superb cover. Wonderful rich voice and that Harmony guitar sounds amazing.

[@archstanton9638]

Bravo!

[@gillianharris2175]

Soothing and lovely on a hard night, thank you kind sir