I feel like I just read an excellent novel in four and a half minutes.
@camera0o04 жыл бұрын
"How long can they keep you in the ICU? See the veins through the skin like a faded tattoo. " Jesus, the man can boil down a hard stretch of life into two sentences.
@musicmack479 жыл бұрын
This guy is making music history and most people don't even know it!
@gypsy44609 жыл бұрын
+John Carmack thank the stars we do...
@frizzij9 жыл бұрын
+John Carmack Folk should be WAY more known than it is...these people have some talent, and i mean more talent than the artists like Justin Bieber or Nicki Minajand such, and people don't even know they exist....
@jordanreilly64389 жыл бұрын
+John Carmack Hopefully all this success on the last 2 (or 3 here we rest was great as well) will get people to dig back to the Drive by Truckers days and listen to the most talented band of my generation the 2001-2006 lineup of DBT.
@corybeetham56179 жыл бұрын
+frizzij It's about music vs entertainment. These guys write stories, the other people you were talking about write cheques.
@frizzij9 жыл бұрын
True, true...The stories, in my opinion make for better songs
@hillbillyshake Жыл бұрын
might just be one of the best songs ever written?
@greghawes52529 жыл бұрын
It's a boys last dream and a man's first loss.... damn
@TheEllsworth89 жыл бұрын
+Greg Hawes Really hits you, doesn't it?
@MyFlatlander8 жыл бұрын
Or just that first line: She said "it's none of my business, but it breaks my heart". Only a small town person could have written that. And to start a song off in the middle of an unidentified conversation amongst unidentified characters?? More please.
@TySharron7 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who feels the same!! Lol. This is one of my favourite lyrics.
@johnbungard7 жыл бұрын
One of the best lines I've ever heard
@lucasedwards87877 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this line
@cbday29638 ай бұрын
Jason is the last of the hard-core troubadours.
@NilsBreckoff2 жыл бұрын
"It's a boy's last dream and a man's first loss.'
@tay5907 жыл бұрын
This is one of the only comment threads on youtube that makes you feel good when you read it. Love to all of you.
@susangooch70873 жыл бұрын
Thank You and much LOVE to YOU 😘♥️🎶...
@sirdavus1458Ай бұрын
u2
@maryharris80507 күн бұрын
Love to you, too!
@verblegherulous18 жыл бұрын
This lyric is pure poetry. Maybe it's because when you're raised in the same culture that he's describing here, you understand the frustration and the need to leave, no matter what. But he captures it perfectly. Incredible song from an incredible songwriter.
@TheRedneckrappers8 жыл бұрын
verblegherulous1 couldn't have said it any better
@serpentsshine3 жыл бұрын
I always listen to this after I hear "someday" by Steve Earle and vice versa as a kid who left a small town in the rear view as fast as I could
@Caperhere2 жыл бұрын
These five A bastards run a shallow cross. Could you please explain what that means? I’m guessing it’s about football.
@WindEnergy7 жыл бұрын
Townes would be proud to have written this. It's perfect.
@m.c.master462222 күн бұрын
What a lovely thing to say.
@frank180719 күн бұрын
So so correct close my eyes and towns is there singing this one
@smoothitalianleathereater60458 жыл бұрын
It's a song about letting go when you need to. About facing the reality of your situation and doing what needs to be done. cathartic as hell.
@BamaPewPew5 жыл бұрын
Julio Arguello or maybe it’s about there being nothing to let go of, after one by one everything of value left. I see it as the realization that you held onto a shadow of what you saw, and letting go of the illusion. Either way, Isbell is a genius
@andrewkling95308 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Indianapolis a couple months ago and, except for four or five yayhoos in the back, it was like a church all night. No one talking or screwing around. The whole room was hanging on every word, every note. I've never seen anything like it.
@SuperBuzz718 жыл бұрын
Saw him at the Taft on the 2nd night in Cincy last month, same thing. It was like you said, church. I saw what I went to see, a legend in his prime and got all of that and more. I guess everybody else there did too.
@daccaboy Жыл бұрын
Same experience at the Ryman Auditorium Nashville
@singingfedexmanjoshcampbel1614 Жыл бұрын
Try that at an Aaron Lewis concert 😂
@quinbagwell75152 жыл бұрын
Wow! Not one wasted word, this song grabs you and holds you until the very last note. Exceptional
@aoibh45202 жыл бұрын
A very underrated part of Jason's songwriting for sure... He barely wastes a word and KNOWS when the song is over however short/long. Imo Justin Townes Earle had a lot of the same characteristics. R. I. P.
@tommurphy31883 жыл бұрын
When that girl who wasn’t mama caused his heart attack…. What a wildly talented poet and artist
@KateForTheLolz2 жыл бұрын
He’s amazing. This line never fails to captivate my mind.
@alwayscrazy15 жыл бұрын
I love that line about a boy's last dream is a man's first loss.... Damn, Jason!
@josephspagna28292 жыл бұрын
If you were out on that field, you know.
@danbarnes76339 жыл бұрын
Jason Isbell is the modern day Bob Dylan. Love this!
@keithlacey92214 жыл бұрын
He is a far better guitar player and singer ...and every bit his equal as a songwriter over the past decade...A legend in the making.
@jameade3 жыл бұрын
Except his songs don't have to be performed by someone else for anyone to want to listen to them. He's far surpassed Dylan in my very humble opinion.
@mattyylongg2 жыл бұрын
@@jameade well Justin it seems your humble opinion is completely wrong 🤣
@averagejoefishing7833 Жыл бұрын
@@jameade That is a horrific take
@Cookie-gs9bt Жыл бұрын
Jason is pure gold but there’s no way he’s writing visions or Johanna, it’s alright ma, desolation row etc
@TheRedneckrappers7 жыл бұрын
Jason Isbell is one of the only artists where I prefer his live stuff
@colleenphelan80547 жыл бұрын
Ill take it anyway I can get it. I love him live. Going to see him at the Mother Church Oct 14!!
@MarrymeLeraLynn Жыл бұрын
True
@Dernge1 Жыл бұрын
With a talented artist live is always better, always.
@gregraddemann14054 жыл бұрын
You could teach a full college literature course on this one song. So many layers. The only other song that compares in terms of painting such a vivid and hauntingly beautiful picture is Prine’s Angel From Montgomery.
@apluscomfortairheating31288 жыл бұрын
Him and Sturgill are bringing real...great country...hell music in general back!
@MyFlatlander8 жыл бұрын
Jason really is the best songwriter we have. To say that the man has a gift for words/melody is a great understatement. For me Speed Trap Town may just be his best song. And that's a ridiculous statement to make.
@travish3258 жыл бұрын
Him and Chris Stapleton are the best.
@kimworley94887 жыл бұрын
I say that about every song of his I hear. "Oh no, this is the best...no wait, Decoration Day, no wait Live Oak, no I meant Yvette" Dude is just to amazing to be captured in one song or one album
@Cazorlaguy Жыл бұрын
@@kimworley9488 Children of Children? Stunningly beautiful
@pwn34266 жыл бұрын
Jason Isbell is a fucking genius, i'm telling youtube right now. He will go down as the greatest song writer of our time, mark my words.
@jennifermitchell30702 жыл бұрын
Just fell upon him tonight glad I did. Truly an artist. These songs are true stories about life. All I can say is Beautiful!!! I would love to see him in concert.
@Harvestersz4 жыл бұрын
This song hits so close to home that it hurts. Thank You Jason.
@buddytyree8 жыл бұрын
"A dozen cheap roses." What a fucking phrase. He's from where it's at. I'm proud to be alive in the same time as him.
@brittanynicole91938 жыл бұрын
😃😃😃
@jimspencer44133 жыл бұрын
We are lucky to have such heart-breakingly wonderful talents as Jadon working in the midst of so much strife, misery & chaos- it lets you feel lees alone, makes you remember that ‘home’ is a place we all share deep inside- thank you so much, Jason, these songs will live forever
@jimspencer44133 жыл бұрын
Jason
@klippdachs3 жыл бұрын
One of the best songwriters ever! Thanks so much for posting.
@xelamercedes Жыл бұрын
Just heard this song on This American Life. Couldn't keep from crying. A gem of a song. Thanks, Jason.
@Rispolikid Жыл бұрын
Which episode??
@benbroom71979 жыл бұрын
Great song. Love his writing. The slide guitar...just really compliments the mood of the tune so well. I love the synergy of this band as a whole.
@YetAnotherWittyUserName9 жыл бұрын
+Ben Broom Have you heard the album version? The slide on that just kills me every time.
@benbroom71979 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. Just pulls all the emotion needed for that part of the story. Genius.
@andyarlo9 жыл бұрын
I thought Southeastern couldn't be topped and then here we are...
@kimworley94887 жыл бұрын
and now That Nashville Sound is just 'wow'.
@GreyStages6 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful record
@MarrymeLeraLynn8 жыл бұрын
This version just kills--literally takes my breath away. Thanks, Isbell, for this musical poetry.
@GreyStages6 жыл бұрын
Joe Mama god bless you. I hope you are doing well brother.
@MarrymeLeraLynn6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man. Best to you as well!
@jennifermitchell30702 жыл бұрын
Yesssssssssssss this is so sad.😭😭
@ajfleming218 жыл бұрын
Belongs on 'Nebraska'. Just beautiful.
@brendaguerrero11176 жыл бұрын
Soul music country style.......GOOD TO THE LAST DROP 💝
@Grave_digger843 жыл бұрын
I saw Jason Isbell in Huber heights Ohio (pretty sure it was there) a few years ago and half the seats were empty. They played like it was a sold out crowd. Almost everyone there sang every single word to every song, myself included. I consider myself one of the lucky ones to have stumbled on his music through KZbin about 5 years ago. Definitely one of the best singer/ songwriters of our day.
@drewcherry2794 Жыл бұрын
Jason's words always feel in between something good and fulfilling you've eaten and a swift kick in the nuts. Probably because I've been here and there with him. All of my heros are dead, most of my loved ones gone, and our family divided. He helps me keep it all rolling
@AdamMc20033 жыл бұрын
How this guy has remained out of the spotlight for the most part within the music industry is one of the greatest travesties of our time. Unparalleled talent
@lorrivhs4 ай бұрын
You just haven't been listening. He was writing some of the DBT's biggest hits in his early 20's 😉
@AdamMc20034 ай бұрын
@@lorrivhs I’m from Muscle Shoals, I grew up listening to DBT. lol. I’m just saying this dude is one of the greatest song writers of our time. He never seems to miss
@ashleylind43792 жыл бұрын
Addiction beautifully written about. Brutal. From a knowing heart
@pfscanna8 жыл бұрын
My dad died a year and a half ago, moving away from my hometown in the next couple months because there's nothing here that can't be left behind. Love this guys work
@GreyStages6 жыл бұрын
Paul Scannapieco sorry for your loss. God bless you brother
@robertsutphin87536 жыл бұрын
My Dad died a year ago to the day October 27th... it sucks, this is town he raised me in. I know and feel all these thing. I miss just shaking my Dads hand...
@avh410825 жыл бұрын
@@robertsutphin8753 2 weeks shy of a year since we lost Daddy to a 3 year battle with cancer, after being given 3 months when first diagnosed. "But the holidays are over and hes still here" is the line that gets me. I keep realizing there's no one left to ask if I'm alright, and the only thing to leave behind is Mama, by brothers, and their kids. I pray you made it out of your speed trap town and you're doing better. I'll get out of this one, someday.
@keithfalconer75292 жыл бұрын
Him and John Moreland are by far the best 2 modern songwriters
@tonyzeller80385 жыл бұрын
God was showing off when he created Jason
@dankohollando70074 жыл бұрын
This , and children of children just two of his wonderful creations
@josephhummert8756 Жыл бұрын
I see this as a story of crossroads. I lived this story, just not in the same manner as the song writer did. The result was leaving boyhood behind too young and donning manhood and the spine God meant for men to have. At the time, it seemed as if I was in Hell. Nearly 50 years have past. Looking back, I hazard to think what kind of man I would be had I not lived thru it all. Thank you, Jason, for taking me back. Some of these memories are painful to be sure. I wouldn't change one damn thing though! If you are going thru hell right now, know that there is the other side waiting! It's just seems a thousand miles away!
@jayceflauding98419 жыл бұрын
I would pay 200 easy to see him in concert. fantastic talent with real music that hits you hard.
@Nanancay8 жыл бұрын
How does he sound THE SAME as his album oh my god I love him
@jasonstraight33387 жыл бұрын
Because his album isn't over-produced.
@kimworley94887 жыл бұрын
and I just saw him outdoors in Cincy and he STILL sounded the same if not BETTER. AMAZING
@andrewkling95307 жыл бұрын
Because he relies on talent instead of studio effects
@donalddingler12636 жыл бұрын
I just saw him in Charlotte he is fantastic, Sadler is also
@dericanslum16966 жыл бұрын
...his talent + the talent of guys whose names you'll never know...
@johnhardesty31678 жыл бұрын
Jason has unique gifted voice, and thank God, finally Country Music has a real country voice! This singer makes me want to come back to country music! Thanks Jason!
@michaelgarrity60903 жыл бұрын
Jason Isbell is about as good as any music can be in these weird times. He has come a long way since the days he was with The DPTs.
@terrywiles70192 жыл бұрын
Got a chance to see him with Willie Nelson in Dallas awesome show
@charles34832 жыл бұрын
Lucky enough to see Jason and the 400 Unit a couple of times in Glasgow - wonderful singer and wonderful songs - come back soon Jason 🎵
@ripnmayhem9 жыл бұрын
First time I heard him was 2 days ago doing a live on BBC radio 2 with Whispering Bob Harris. I was literally breathtaken by this songs beauty.
@karabui23988 жыл бұрын
Heard this on CBC radio when I was about to leave the grocery store. Just sat and listened and cried.
@okrajoe8 жыл бұрын
Everybody in the South knows a little town just like this. And what a "5A" school is.
@someguy29018 жыл бұрын
okrajoe in Virginia it s the way they group schools from single a with lowest number of students. double a more students etc
@matthewdavis97937 жыл бұрын
As someone who moved to Utah from TN at 12, I can tell ya most everyone in UT, ID, WY & CO can relate to a speedtrap town, and watching their hometown play a 5 A school
@lonecycle48497 жыл бұрын
From the rural midwest and now living down South and yeah, these lyrics sound awfully familiar.
@g.j.haycock10646 жыл бұрын
I went to Pleasant Grove High... 3A School when I was there. We payed bigger 4A schools that would run complicated offensive plays... I totally get that line!
@huntingwolf206 жыл бұрын
3A here, Casey County, Ky. 30+ years of losing football teams, roster of 15 to 22 average, but hard working LOYAL warriors. Finally had a winning season, then a concerted effort of 15 years of improving little league, sacrifice, getting folks on the same page. Now back to back seasons with 1 loss regular seasons, and new records every game and record runs in the playoffs. Leaving out the politics and just speaking of the football side of it, in that measure our little town has improved leaps and bounds. Still a lot of wholesome good folks. The drug influence is reaching all these towns, unfortunately. But still, 90% good, 10%...not bad, but lost their way. Great song. And a salute to all you 1A to 6A schools, except, screw you privatized Catholic/Christian school pricks. :-)
@Meeksterx9 жыл бұрын
He's so good ... best man out there right now. Just awesome ..
@hvacpartspros92752 жыл бұрын
Most excellent! The Dude Abides
@BaryonyxPlayer6 жыл бұрын
rarely are there perfect things. this is a perfect thing. good lord
@mikeyo32309 жыл бұрын
I have seen alot of talented songwriters in my life but this man is a genius ---- We are witness to a true legend in our midst !!!!
@timirvine89254 жыл бұрын
Think this was the first tune to reel me in...of course I could be wrong...So many beauties....A huge thanks from Canada....
@brendaguerrero11176 жыл бұрын
I LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC ‼️
@kathicarlisle9955 жыл бұрын
I love his voice and his songs!
@DanTaitMusic9 жыл бұрын
This song... What a story. Reminds me of when I left home years ago. Thanks Jason - this song is unbelievable.
@Sidechickracing8 жыл бұрын
love this guys music. keeps giving me a reason to play my guitar as well
@thebirdnest41952 жыл бұрын
I adore this song
@emilyallison31309 жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful song. Just when I think he can't get any better- Isbell proves me wrong.
@erikkibler34663 ай бұрын
See the veins through the skin like a faded tattoo.great lyrics
@richandemily6 жыл бұрын
Lost my Mom in January and she spent her last 3 weeks in critical care. "Veins through the skin like a faded tattoo" reduces me to a weeping mess every single time. She always wanted us to travel and live our lives but we never left because we didn't know how much longer we had with her. This is any amazing piece of poetry. Grew up in a 1A, but same life..
@DIRTYSANCHEZ1995 Жыл бұрын
Left home long ago, living across the country away from everything I love. Walked away with my heart so, so broken. I feel exactly what he’s feeling in this one.
@Anukt13 жыл бұрын
What crazy genius. What more can there be to ask of someone. One day at a time.
@stevensmith73237 жыл бұрын
This guy is the real deal.
@brandonmiller75233 жыл бұрын
My word, and the words, oh my.
@stefanschwarz12322 жыл бұрын
Sooooooo friggin awesome! Love all of you! All the best from Germany
@dieself35097 жыл бұрын
The Ranch brought me here
@UandMeKid9 жыл бұрын
I purchased a ticket to see Jason when he comes to NYC in February 2016! I can't wait!!
@johndeschenes8369 Жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite song of his!
@garethawebb7 жыл бұрын
This man lives 3,000 miles from my speed trap town and he nails it. Great to see such talent coming from the good ole US. Just gradually writing his way in to the greats. Can't wait to see him in the Autumn (Fall oops sorry)
@DrM-19857 жыл бұрын
...if you lived it you would know! That's what makes this dude great.
@cbenson765 жыл бұрын
Best song I've heard in 10 years and I know what the fuck I'm talking about.
@mcbigham4 жыл бұрын
Just throwing this out. sadler vaden is also amazing and has a couple CD's out.
@gypsy44609 жыл бұрын
love this Jason-------------------- happy I've loved your music five years now..
@paulsweeney16768 жыл бұрын
found Jason on KZbin about a year ago. Was brought up on country! This fella and his amazing lyrics is amazing. Hope Jason visits the UK! Fantastic 👍
@tomgreeves92486 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely bloody first class. Not a word wasted, every one perfectly chosen. Gorgeous melody. Understated but / and excellent guitar playing. I second the remark about this Comments thread being really good, too.
@GreyStages6 жыл бұрын
Tom Greeves you’re a great guy. God bless you and your family Tom
@tomgreeves92486 жыл бұрын
How kind. Right back at ya!
@mcbigham7 жыл бұрын
I was pleased to hear this as the closing song on "This American Life" Podcast
@troyraynor7 жыл бұрын
mcbigham I caught that too. Had the segment about the speed trap town in it.
@lucasedwards87877 жыл бұрын
This song is perfect
@My3Es7 жыл бұрын
Best song I've heard in a long time. Really great - you can really feel it - not the same but the honesty of the song reminds me a little of Chris Knight's love and a 45 - yeah... the slide thought it was gonna be a Tele, Gibson SG I was way off! When you can listen to a record beginning to end over and over and then come back to it and still love it, that's a record! Wow!
@howdydoo50062 ай бұрын
Dude, underrated lyric "it's a boy's first dream and a man's first loss" People who didn't play football as kids don't really get it. That is like...your shit. Football is your thing. Until your last game. Then you take off your pads and turn them in and you'll never play another real game again. You can play pick-up basketball or soccer until you physically can't. You can play baseball or softball forever. Once you take off those shoulder pads for the last time. In high school..it really is like...your little kid dreams are over and that little fantasy you had as making this your career is dead. Boy's first dream and a man's first loss.
@stevensmith73237 жыл бұрын
Great music, by any measure.
@lr68844 жыл бұрын
Ron Swanson said that crying is only acceptable at funerals and the Grand Canyon. Ron Swanson clearly never heard this song.
@stephens94625 жыл бұрын
Love this song
@govern0r7 жыл бұрын
A modern classic. Move over Bruce.
@keithlacey92214 жыл бұрын
He loves Bruce and Bruce admires him very much.
@MrConorfen4 жыл бұрын
this man is a genius.
@cliv206 жыл бұрын
It’s perfect
@nomadjeff19226 жыл бұрын
This song brings back so many memories of leaving home, my mom and dad divorcing because of his infidelity. I left at seventeen "signed my name and said my last good bye", "there's nothing here that can't be left behind". How poignant for me.
@greed00116 жыл бұрын
I've seen Jason play a couple of times. Absolutely amazing. You get the chance, go see him.
@GreyStages6 жыл бұрын
G Reed you aren’t wrong. God bless you. I hope your family is well and you love the lord.
@rorydiamond23896 жыл бұрын
just incredible
@JammanTV9 жыл бұрын
Love this. Only 800 views?!
@TheLordeOfPlastic5 жыл бұрын
Damn great song!
@kristbjorg9993 жыл бұрын
She said it's none of my business but it breaks my heart Dropped a dozen cheap roses in my shopping cart Made it out to the truck without breaking down Everybody knows you in a speed trap town It's a Thursday night but theres a high school game Sneak a bottle up the bleachers and forget my name These 5a bastards run a shallow cross It's a boys last dream and a man's first loss And it never did occur to me to leave til tonight There's no one left to ask if i'm alright I'll sleep untill im straight enough to drive And decide If there's anything that can't be left behind The doctor said daddy wouldn't make it a year But the holidays are over and he's still here How long can they keep you in the I.C.U Veins through the skin like a faded tattoo Was a tough state trooper til' a decade back When that girl who wasn't momma caused his heart attack He didn't care about us when he was walkin around Just pullin' women over in a speed trap town But it never did occur to me to leave Til Tonight When I realised he'll never be alright Sign my name and say my last goodbye Then decide There's nothin' here that can't be left behind Instrumental Road got blurry when the sun came up So I slept a couple hours in the pickup truck Drank a cup of coffee by an Indian man A thousand miles away from that speed trap town A thousand miles away from that speed trap town
@michaelyarbrough37455 ай бұрын
Unbelievable no one’s really close
@jasper_north4 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@fakeplastic314 жыл бұрын
Fuck I love this song
@cpresto22 жыл бұрын
Serious Bruce Springsteen 'Nebraska' vibes
@brazenlilhussy59752 жыл бұрын
The whole album 'southeastern' always reminded me of 'Nebraska' you're not alone brotha.
@FallNorth11 ай бұрын
I sing songs in the shower and he NEVER writes songs about it. I think I need to jiggle more :)
@gshick3 жыл бұрын
What tuning is the slide guitar guy in? I'm tryin to transpose the solo, but Im a total rookie.