Jason Isbell - Songs That She Sang in the Shower

"Songs That She Sang in the Shower"
Written and performed by Jason Isbell [jasonisbell.com]
Shot by Michael Wilson
Recorded by Henry Wilson
At the Taft Theatre [tafttheatre.org]
In Cincinnati, OH
3 February 2014
A Production of Cincinnati Recording Service
MMXIV

[@electrojones]

This album saved my life. I'm not exaggerating, but I won't elaborate. I'll forever love this guy for that.

[@singingfedexmanjoshcampbel1614]

I’ll second that

[@MISNM0]

I believe you.

[@jerome-jr5xo]

I'm happy for you

[@gladebrosi6587]

I understand too

[@grumpybuzzard7131]

Way cool

[@ljspaziani]

Isbell once said that he and Amanda were watching 'The Theory of Everything' together (Stephen Hawking movie), and he casually said "Hon, would you still have loved me if I only had a couple of years to live when you met me?" and she said "Oh baby, you did only have a couple of years to live when I met you." Saw them at Red Rocks last summer for the 4th time, if you ever have the chance, do not miss Isbell and the 400 Unit.

[@sammyscotch9945]

Wow. Glsd he got sober

[@Neecole09]

True words were never spoken! And I 110% agree, never miss a chance to see Isbell live.

[@scottrussell2281]

Watching some of the old live videos of the Drive By Truckers I'd say she was right. He'd have been long gone by now. She saved his life, and he's said more than once that he knows it.

[@jenniferbeavers8680]

❤️❤️❤️ this so much I have saw them twice SO SO damn great!!!!!!

[@IvanBedell]

Last summer my wife and I drove from Utah to Vail Colorado to see him there. He was great as usual. We have seen him several times and look forward to seeing Jason and Amanda again.

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

This is my favorite song of all-time. There is not a missed lyric in it. Each line is a bullseye. How many songwriters would write a song about being a drunk and their woman leaving them and just write a bunch of cliches about "baby, please come back" or "baby, I miss you." But he hung the whole premise of the song on describing how he would miss her so bad that he would miss the simple pleasure of hearing her sing in the shower. Absolutely brilliant.

[@jackquentin1950]

Thank you for explaining the song. I'm not a native English speaker so I had a bit of trouble comprehending the message.

[@victoredwards0530]

It is difficult to imagine, but I might just agree with you that if this is not the best song he has ever written, it is near the top. Man, I just can't get over this. I have been following Jason from even before he met Amanda, and listened to his songs many times over. This may be his best.

[@victoredwards0530]

But I would be remiss if I did not mention Amada's violin work, wonderful harmonies, and that keyboard man's marvelous work.

[@verblegherulous1]

Well said... I also love how her song choices show her personality, from Monty Python to Pink Floyd to Nancy Sinatra. Whoever she was, she had killer taste in music and a great sense of humor!

[@arthurdietrich]

@@verblegherulous1 FYI not Monty Python but anti flag kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZnKfGeardt9pck

[@richlang2001]

The frost on the ground probably envies the frost in the trees.

[@gabevachon326]

You know.....when Willie departs to join the band with Waylon and Johnny....guys like this will carry the torch and remind us of the timeless beauty of a perfect country song. And we got Lyle Lovett and Steve Earle to carry us through. But maybe ....Willie gonna outlive us all. Barbarossa!

[@bluejay3945]

Wish Jason would bring this back into the rotation. Heard in live In Richmond and it floored the crowd. The guy next to us was a struggling performer and he said it was the best crafted song he had ever heard. Jason is a treasure.

[@go1095go1095]

This is a sound check....a freaking sound check and he sings better then most artists on a good night with everything set up properly!

[@nosmallfeat1]

Speaking of sound checks. When they played here in Lagrange Ga 2 years ago. He played his entire set list for his sound check. He stayed until 3 in the morning playing and fell in stories.

[@aarondonner2872]

check out this for another amazing sound check kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKXQgWR7atKDmZY

[@RaidingTheAirPod]

Best sound check I ever heard was Chris Stapleton, 7 years in a venue.

[@dougsnavely847]

I didn’t know that - makes it even better..

[@MaddyHaley1]

And SO many songs that make it big are written by him. He's a musical genius.

[@zcullens1997]

"Looks like I'm here with a guy I judge worse than anyone else/ So I pace/ and I pray/ and I repeat the mantras that might keep me clean for the day" Can't even begin to count how many times I listened to this during the first year of my own sobriety. For that, I have Isbell's words to thank.

[@joegibbskins]

I'm in my fourth year and have listened to this album nonstop over the past year or so

[@andrewhildreth9645]

I'm right there with you repeating the mantras. 9 months sober this month. Great album!

[@letstalktruecrime01]

Zachary Steffes my son is in recovery, 4 years and I listen to these lyrics and imagine what he feels everyday. But I am not an addict, I still feel the words in my soul. I guess they speak to my own demons.

[@andrewkling9530]

Hang tough bro

[@kimberlytrafford3262]

Zachary Steffes o

[@jonkeith7665]

Over 5 years, clean and sober, and SO MANY of his songs resonate with me. Thanks Jason and keep cranking out the hits.

[@iangillespie4013]

“In a room By myself Looks like I'm here with a guy that I judged worse than anyone else” Don’t need to be an alcoholic to identify with this line. A good dose of anxiety and/or depression feels like this too. What a line, I definitely needed this song during some of my tough moments.

[@mattossip62]

Same here, Ian. Just hearing this has gotten me through tough times

[@ronaldjaybelin520]

No, you missed

[@Kelleyp]

Absolutely

[@wkerst]

My girlfriend of several years broke up with me on the day that my dad died and i sank into more addiction but this song was like a life preserver around my heart; i could numb out a lot of crap but i couldn't numb this song out and it pulled me back to the surface. ❤️‍🩹

[@Kelleyp]

Wow continued strength for you

[@wiseriverhealing]

Right on man. Music and NA got me through that situation after way too long active. Bright blessings. We do recovery! 🙏

[@robertisbell3262]

Stay with us brother.

[@Caveman1003]

Every now and then I crank this video up and just sit in my living room thinking how great it is to be alive. Right now is one of those times

[@zebwhelchel4393]

How’s life?

[@MichaelSmith-xk5dg]

Agree, Caveman. He is an amazing songwriter. Once in a generation.

[@sandraclark2922]

Even for those of us without substance abuse issues, everyone has some BS to deal with. Life is hard.

[@MISNM0]

I. Love. This.

[@johnhill9497]

Just watched the HBO doc about Jason and Amanda. The segment of Jason at the private gig two days before he went into rehab is one of the most painful things I have ever watched. Makes songs like this all the more compelling. No secret that Jason suffers for his art; as do all of those around him. Fans included. Sometimes I wonder if Jason is like a car that lost a wheel and somebody put on the doughnut spare with two lug nuts instead of five and is now getting up to freeway speed...

[@marilpelley969]

Whenever I put on my headphones , turn off the outside world and listen to Jason Isbell.....I'm in my 'Happy Place' !

[@14wAYNE]

`I had an eighth of a second to wonder if he'd got the joke' Fantastic

[@michelleclarke2590]

Sometimes I just need to come back here with him, to remind me of the deepest recess’s of hell addiction brings you too. He is an incredible phenomenal songwriter & I am immensely grateful for the man Jason Isbell is. Thank you x🕊️☘️

[@michelleNotImportant]

He's not a songwriter, he's a story teller.

[@jjonekenobi9887]

“And I repeat the mantras that might keep me clean for one day”….been there bro

[@sthornton78]

If a woman sings Willie Nelson's Yesterday's wine in the shower...you should marry her and never look back.

[@wncmtngirl]

💓

[@ericabillings4001]

@@wncmtngirl I'm a western nc mountain girl too ❤ who was also going to leave a heart on this comment

[@wncmtngirl]

@@ericabillings4001 Blessed girls. 💗

[@ericabillings4001]

@@wncmtngirl indeed

[@JodyKenyon]

Wonder why he didn't. Such a songwriter!

[@dennisroglin3745]

I don't go gaga over much . I put this guy up there with the greats , Kris, Dylan , Townes , Waits , and other monster song writers . he has basically written my life story . at least the mistakes . can't wait to hear what's next .

[@Thelegendhaha]

Dennis Roglin that’s awesome.

[@honey1710]

I agree! Not many songs move me these days. They’re all trying to reinvent the wheel. But I love this kid! Makes me proud to be Southern.

[@jeremyreed663]

Completely agree!

[@typacsk]

Hear me out... John Keats

[@bobwilson5965]

I like that “at least the mistakes” part. This was me circa 2007

[@BassanovaMusic]

This hits soooo hard, the feeling of being lost in life. So grateful for my life today, and this album by Jason

[@matthewcalhoun]

He's a damn genius. The. Best. Songwriter. Of.Our.Time

[@letstalktruecrime01]

On a lark, on a whim I said “There's two kinds of men in this world and you're neither of them” Some lines in songs you just live, they just get down inside your soul and become part of you. I lived this line 2 years ago, learned it like the hard lesson that it was.

[@wncmtngirl]

That's the thing about the hard lessons, isn't it? We never forget.

[@45422]

Yep.

[@DavidTransformer]

A thoughtful son bought me Southeastern for Fathers Day and cant stop listening to it. Great songs by a great talent and looking forward to seeing him in Edinburgh soon.

[@MrLeeroy1129]

I can't stop listening to this cat....too good

[@robertshear5913]

A perfect song. Unparalleled honesty, insight and self-awareness. No matter how many times I've heard this (a lot!), it never fails to bring a lump to my throat.

[@pettyeddie2000]

This guy is amazing !!!!! I just stumbled upon his music last night and I haven't found a single song I don't like yet.

[@beklenin6187]

Same!

[@paulajustice7092]

I heard Jason for the 1st time 7 years ago at Knuckleheads in Kansas City .. captivated instantly! I had just lost my closest & dearest friend .. my brother .. in a car accident, and subsequently my 30 yr marriage .. and his words soothed while also allowing me to let it all out. Love him as much today as then! :)

[@ThePudge35]

So happy that you found him. He is amazing as a performer AND as a writer.

[@8ackbiter434]

I first encountered him as a solo artist in Nashville in 2015. My wife is a huge country music fan (I'm not) and dragged me around the Hall of Fame, which I loved. In one part there is an Americana section, and there was a small exhibit saying how Jason Isbell had picked up Song of the Year for Come Pick Me Up. It also mentioned his time with the Drive By Truckers, whose music I was familiar with. That night I looked him up on KZbin and was blown away. This song was the second one of his I played. Two months later he brought him band over to the UK and I dragged my wife along. She was blown away by his performance. He's been back to the UK since and we saw him/ them again in another memorable show. Hopefully they'll be back again soon to tour the new album.

[@zebwhelchel4393]

How’s life?

[@CatherineSTodd]

Listening non-stop repeat. Changes everything. Thanks for posting! Stories we live by, poetry we need and music like heartbeats. Gracias, Amen. This is my church and my spirit somehow comes alive with the truth and beauty I hear.

[@scottbartlett4853]

Dylan never made me cry. Isbell continues to again and again...

[@typacsk]

Nothing against Isbell, but "The Ballad of Hollis Brown" has definitely made me cry once or twice.

[@physrick1]

Dylan's "Most of the Time"?

[@michaelleavitt3834]

The recent death of Tom T Hall made me think of the old George Jone song, Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes. This Guy. This song paints a great picture in a way everyone who has broken up a long term relationship can relate to. Isbell more than fills the shoes.....

[@letstalktruecrime01]

One of my favorites by Isbell. I feel the lyrics "and the frost on the ground probably envies the frost on the trees". I know what they mean and it is true. We all want to be "up there".

[@14wAYNE]

Experience robs me of hope that you'll ever return. Great line. Great song.

[@skinneren]

It fascinates me that 90 people “disliked” this. 🙄

[@EgbertWilliams]

"And the church bells are ringing for those who are easy to please/ And the frost on the ground probably envies the frost on the tree" A poet who somehow makes a gut punch beautiful.

[@CatherineSTodd]

+EdD5 : Beautiful description! You said so much with so few.

[@WhiteRussianrock]

This song's full of amazing poetry. In a room, by myself Looks like I'm here with the guy that I judge worse than anyone else So I pace, and I pray And I repeat the mantras that might keep me clean for the day I'm not sure that could have been written by someone who wasn't recovering.

[@BikesAndBatallas]

"What is a poet? An unhappy person who conceals profound anguish in his heart but whose lips are so formed that as sighs and cries pass over them they sound like beautiful music." Soren Kierkegaard

[@johnkase6285]

Thanks man, thats gonna get me through today . . .

[@georgehubbert1307]

I have these lyrics tattooed on my arm....

[@chadmullins4373]

I play this on my guitar. I ask myself...how did he come up with these words and this riff. One day it did not exhist amd then he made it amd it did and that is really something i think.

[@mattossip62]

At the end of the vid... the way the camera pans out to the empty venue and it was emphasized that they played it so well... for themselves. Because it was good.

[@lonniebruce6548]

Yeah, that comment made me tear up. Thanks, I mean it.

[@bonnyholder]

@@lonniebruce6548 It was a sound check

[@pettyeddie2000]

Jason and his band are so amazing and so underrated !! They should be top charters everywhere !!!!

[@chadcook3398]

Isbell's lyrics and voice with Shires and the 400 Unit is absolute perfection! Can't wait to see them this summer in Reno!

[@MVRemote]

It's so surreal to see this such an incredible song being performed by this amazing artist going out to a totally empty theatre. I can't decide whether it's criminal waste ot absolute pefection

[@mikegrier2829]

The good that eventually comes from the pain, which makes it worth it so much more. Man.

[@kennahl6149]

Favorite Isbell song. Hell, favorite song in general.

[@emmetdunnemtl]

Gorgeous. The whole thing, lyrics, music, vibe, people. Absolutely loved this, this morning. So good.

[@jakestevens3788]

How have i got to the old age of 50 and never heard of this man.....i do apologise

[@talon769]

One of the best songs ever written. Thank you Jason!! First time I heard it, it grabbed me. Fantastic song.

[@junkyardheaven]

Sometimes a soundcheck is pure magic...

[@klgood1]

This performance absolutely slays. Such a great song.

[@charold3]

Maybe Isbell’s best song? Haven’t heard them all. First verse is especially gold.

[@matmat6419]

I miss you. I know I messed up but I miss you, everyday I think about you and how good we where together. I'm sorry I did what I did I hated seeing you cry. even though it's been months this song brings it back. I love you Dorota

[@Ewelllad]

"Songs That She Sang In The Shower" On a lark, on a whim I said “There's two kinds of men in this world and you're neither of them” And his fist cut the smoke I had an eighth of a second to wonder if he got the joke In the car headed home She asked if I had considered the prospect of living alone With a steak held to my eye I had to summon the confidence needed to hear her goodbye And another brief chapter without any answers blew by And the songs that she sang in the shower are stuck in my head Like ‘Bring Out Your Dead,' ‘Breakfast In Bed' And experience robs me of hope that she'll make it back home So I'm stuck on my own I'm stuck on my own In a room by myself Looks like I'm here with the guy that I judge worse than anyone else So I pace, and I pray And I repeat the mantras that might keep me clean for the day And the songs that she sang in the shower all ring in my ears Like ‘Wish You Were Here,” How I wish you were here And experience robs me of hope that you'll ever return, So I breathe and I burn I breathe and I burn And the church bells are ringing for those who are easy to please And the frost on the ground probably envies the frost on the trees And the songs that she sang in the shower are stuck in my mind Like ‘Yesterday's Wine,' Like ‘Yesterday's Wine' And experience tells me that I'll never hear them again Without thinking of then, without thinking of then

[@harveyjones1245]

On a lark On a whim I said there's two kinds of men in this world and you're neither of them And his fist Cut the smoke I had an eighth of a second to wonder if he got the joke And in the car Headed home She asked if I had considered the prospect of living alone With a steak Held to my eye I had to summon the confidence needed to hear her goodbye And another brief chapter without any answers blew by And the songs that she sang in the shower Are stuck in my head Like "Bring Out Your Dead" "Breakfast In Bed" And experience robs me of hope That she'll make it back home So I'm stuck on my own I'm stuck on my own In a room By myself Looks like I'm here with a guy that I judged worse than anyone else So I pace And I pray And I repeat the mantra's that might keep me clean for the day And the songs that she sang in the shower all ring in my ear Like "Wish You Were Here" How I wish you were here. And experience robs me of hope That you'll ever return So I breathe and I burn I breathe and I burn And the church bells are ringing for those who are easy to please And the frost on the ground probably envies the frost on the trees. And the songs she sang in the shower are stuck in my mind Like "Yesterday's Wine", like yesterday's wine And experience tells me that I'll never hear them again Without thinking of them Without thinking of them Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Jason Isbell

[@hannahbush9354]

His songs are painfully beautiful.

[@skippy9659]

Dude will go places...phenomenal artist.

[@PhillipCray]

It was a station out of Cincinnati that introduced me to the music of Jason Isbell, thanks WNKU

[@jayelliott4720]

Man I miss WNKU.

[@geraldevans2688]

This Guy is a genius composer. Truly gifted.

[@terikress2000]

The Taft is an amazing old theater and a fantastic place to see Jason Isbell. Somehow they seem to do each other justice.

[@cazzamcdazza]

He's just amazing.

[@hannahbush9354]

such beautiful lyrics...what an amazing writer.

[@garydupuis2796]

First time I heard this song was on public radio late at night and at that time, I was madly in love with someone I couldn't be with. Naturally, it made me think of her and I broke down. Tho I still feel a little sadness whenever I hear this song, I've largely gotten over her and have moved on.

[@tjdillon9827]

Every song is a detailed picture.. tru master of his art.

[@patrickhamrock2003]

Just plain old brilliant song writer's art. Life is the main course.

[@mikeyperki]

The greatest song ever written.

[@garyirwin2093]

A man at his craft.

[@HoopHead33]

Superlative songwriter! Just a lovely tune.

[@crobarus]

An instant classic. Too bad most people wont ever hear this

[@rosskstar]

When Amanda 'tammy wynettes' him and breaks his heart he'll write an album of instant classics and will be the next George Jones.

[@mpgarr]

And a great song recorded as the band did their sound checks in one of America's great music venues---The Taft Theater in Cincinnati!! God Jason Isbell is such a great musician and singer songwriter...he just keeps getting better... One of the best things that every happened to Jason---he got his ass booted from the Drive By Truckers---and meeting Amanda Shires--both things got him sober and saved his life to make this incredible music for us all to live by---god we need such wonderful music now more than ever!!!!

[@jjorda02]

What a songwriter... absolutely fantastic

[@RobLuskey]

A fantastic song from a brilliant album.

[@DarinHenderson]

My my my this song just kills...

[@jaredcox1195]

This song is brilliant... I picture Isbell writing this song while in rehab and thinking about if Amanda Shires would still be waiting for him on the outside, but from his experience expecting that she would not still be there. The lyrics are just spectacular from the opening about there are two types of men in this world and you are neither of them (basically calling the other dude a pussy and then getting punched for it) then moving into his girl leaving him and having to "summon the confidence needed to hear her goodbye". Leading to "another brief chapter without any answers moving by." (how many of us have been there, wondering what happened? was it me? was it her? does it matter? and realizing just another brief chapter without answers had moved by....) And we all know once you've lost her.... she's gone... it's just the way it works out with the ones worth keeping... "and experience robs me of hope that you'll ever call home, so I'm stuck on my own, I'm stuck on my own." Then the rehab lines... "Looks like I'm here with a guy I judge worse than anyone else/ So I pace/ and I pray/ and I repeat the mantras that might keep me clean for the day" "And the churchbells are ringing for those that are easy to please" I won't share my thoughts on this one.. but it's a GREAT line... And experience tells me that I'll never hear them again, without thinking of them... ahhhh the song is just so poetic like most of isbell's songs you don't wanna ruin it by trying to explain it. lol

[@CatherineSTodd]

+Jared Cox : what a beautiful interpretation of this song. Knocked my socks off, your comment and the lyrics and song. Explaining it didn't "ruin it" at all. Helped a lot of people understand it, I'm sure. "Looks like I'm here with a guy I judge worse than anyone else/ So I pace/ and I pray/ and I repeat the mantras that might keep me clean for the day"

[@jWalk76]

Jared Cox love your review man.

[@LL-hk8co]

Thanks for your interpretation - makes for me lot of sense… Im from switzerland and my english is not sooo good 😅

[@titusmaximus7278]

Hes right next to John Hiatt n Steve Earle. Written and sang straight from the heart n guts.

[@markchandler9021]

A perfectly written and executed song.

[@mackyforou]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@lowriebean8140]

Another great song and a brilliant performance.

[@michaelsimmons5505]

Sheer brilliance

[@vitoriacherry]

I love do the dishes hearing this man.... so much nice to hear!!!

[@alexandersargeaunt2643]

The 400 Unit is smokin here!

[@davematheis7734]

Lovely. Such a gifted boy (from Alabama! Imagine that!!!!)

[@davematheis7734]

Oops - that was me, not my husband. But he feels the same.

[@michaelhaas5810]

Pretty pissed I missed this concert. Love Taft Theatre. Cinci wants you back Jason.

[@kimworley9488]

He's at PNC Pavillion on July 1 -- cos i'll be there!!

[@JoeCitizensBlues]

I just love this guy.

[@derekskains8173]

Glad to say I grew up with the bass player Jimbo Hart

[@steveboyd3551]

Brilliant

[@carrboroplumbing5323]

Great performance of a great song, but the camera operator is the real hero here. I love it.

[@klippdachs]

Just one of the best! Thanks for sharing.

[@simonavalentinamusic]

Beautiful, soulful voice! 🎼❤️

[@a-bcards4148]

In a room by myself…looks like I’m here with a guy that I judge worse than anyone else. That might be my all-time fave Isbell lyric….the whole song is freaking insanely true

[@Odawg292002]

Such a great talent! Truly unique!

[@charliejohnson7703]

Incredible song.

[@dawnmonroe5399]

Two years after our breakup, and 12 years together, I ran into an old mutual friend. He said Johnny told him on night when they were out at a bar, that it used to piss him off when I hummed and sang when I cleaned house and showered. He said he didn't know why it passed him off. He said he guessed I was in a good mood if I could wash dishes and sing. Then he said he noticed I didn't hum or sing towards the end, but he knows why I stopped and still can't figure out why it bothered him. And, he wonders why his new girlfriend doesn't hum or sing at all😕

[@jbb4416]

Love this!!! Incredible voice.

[@kaylamcalister1047]

Always my " go too" song! Brilliant songwriter❤

[@TheDenverOmelette]

Back when he still had that cigarette smokin’ voice. Ugh I love him

[@AlbertCoRecords]

So amazing.

[@steveboyd3551]

Blown away again

[@leoniamedeiros4440]

VERY GOOD. LOVE.

[@justpaulette]

The songs she sang in the shower...oh goddess.

[@markrajchel4097]

I lost my dear sweet wife 3 and a half years ago. I would just love to talk for a little while, to compare "notes". So be it.

[@johnkollman3900]

This song keeps me alive, sounds lame But it does......

[@wlgj1341]

Is she monumentally stoic in her talent..?…I personally am in love with her at least situationally.

[@brianodegaard4314]

So good.

[@lindsayreed5480]

So very beautiful

[@johnny991965]

Pure quality.....