John R. Miller, "Back and Forth," // GemsOnVHS™

First i'd heard of John Miller, he was slapping an old stand-up bass in a shed with Pat Reedy, part of the band ( • Pat Reedy & The Longti... ). At the time, I hadn't a clue he played his own tunes, though I must should've guessed. We were in Nashville, after all. Well, he did a damn good job on that bass, and someone in the comments of the video asked the question on the mind of all those in-the-know, "does this mean we're gonna get a John R Miller video?". My first thought was, who is John R Miller? Then I realized who, and now here we are today.
I'd rambled down to West Virginia for the state fairground show of the century, Tyler Childers, Arlo Mckinley and a bunch folks at Healing Appalachia festival. Our old friend Charles Hatcher, manager, instrument repair man, sage and madman, invited us, said there'd be good music and for a good cause, drug rehabilitation. All for that, we hit the road for a good time. John Miller was there, and we snuck off to the race track bleachers for a sunset performance with him and Chloe Edmonstone on the fiddle.
Okay, I see why y'all asked for him. What else can I say, the song speaks for itself, don't it?
Website link:
www.jrmillermusic.com
John is from West Virginia, based in Nashville. Featuring Chloe Edmonstone on fiddle.
Instagram handle: @jrmillerwv
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[@NolanTaylorMusic]

John R. Miller is going to go down as one of the greatest writers of all time.

[@danobrien3891]

He should

[@Weekend_Washouts]

I sure hope so. So underrated he is. I love every bit of his music. You have no idea how happy I was when he showed up in my shit with GEMS next to it!

[@SkunkdMonk]

I always tell people he is the greatest song writer you've never heard of. Sad and true. I'll spread the word whenever I can though.

[@jamesreedmusic4224]

I'll second that

[@houstonhughes40]

My 2 and a half year old son asks me to sing this to him at bedtime. I feel successful as a father.

[@brandonspeich3483]

Her voice adds something special! Great duo! Keep folking around!

[@rjgoldsborough]

Damn, I could listen to John R Miller all day... and have. I was lucky enough to grow up in WV and got to listen to him play in The Fox Hunt. Definitely check them out.

[@koffinkat666]

Gems Always bringing out the Hidden Gems!

[@vcook6566]

koffinkat666 absolutely

[@vinylginger5358]

Have not heard a song that made me feel the feels quite as much as this in a long time! Amazing!

[@sevens8954]

Just stopped back in to hear him sing the word “moonlight”.

[@therustysnailsmusic315]

makes the soul feel good, ain't that what we're all chasin.

[@frostshakerrobinson2525]

And this is why I love GemsOnVHS! Another artist I will be stalking. Absolutely soul touching music, thank you for sharing your gift!

[@normanshackleton6863]

Great performance. Big sound for two people.Authentic,timeless playing and vocals - would go well as a movie soundtrack.

[@miguelrocha1145]

Would you ever do a video showing your recording setup? That would be gold, as the quality in your videos is always superb, both audio and video.

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@@jolpugh thank you so much. You're the real mvp

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GemsOnVHS you have found a way to find and present true talent that all the money in Nashville could never touch. Thank you so much for the work you do.

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Simply beautiful gems on VHS has made me fall in love with this genre of music

[@deskwhiskey6989]

reminds me of the good old days, where people could come together in music halls and there were toilet paper in the stores......

[@mattendicott2034]

Been too long since gettn out of your house was considered a crime.

[@donovan6676]

I feel you man. Shitty times

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Ya right

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[@goddahx7629]

Love this - first time hearing them, absolute hidden gem

[@MsMoonlight608]

Goddahx id agree with u there !!! - wise words

[@mattanderson5282]

Dude you have no idea.....john r miller is the fucking man.

[@eugenecaudill5361]

I am so grateful for this channel. You guys expose me to nothing but quality artist. The funny thing is, though, is before I picked up on this channel I didn't really like country music outside of a few exceptions. The artists you all share, though, are deeply rooted in the spirit of classic country, and it's a breathe of fresh air compared to modern country.

[@BrandonDickenson35]

I can second all of the above. Anthony I just hope you keep doing what you do man maybe one day I can get out of this slump I'm in to help support it. Just a million thanks till then I guess.

[@danielscott8867]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

[@mikeballantine5382]

Thank you for featuring John. I have been following him the last couple years. Amazing writer and a welcoming voice. I don’t think he has a song I don’t like. Go buy this mans music! He also sang in a band called Prison Book Club if you can’t get enough.

[@sosbmonk]

Also had an old time band called The Fox Hunt...check them out too. Your welcome

[@jeremyb251]

They are perfect together, musically. The harmonies are on point.

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This channel is a gift that keeps on giving, loving it.

[@christopherphillips2649]

I love his voice/accent. Reminds me of a home I never knew.

[@rremy7832]

This song is so flawlessly written...puts me a little in mind of the old Shel Silverstein song "Queen of the Silver Dollar". I fall in love with the lady with the broken halo every time I listen lol. I'm hoping to get to see Mr Miller later this month in Huntington, WV. So awesome to see him playing at Red Rocks with Tyler Childers. Representing our little corner of Appalachia and making us proud.

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I’ve been watching Gems in the Rough submissions all day. yeehaw

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Love It !!!

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I will have to say, if it wasn’t for COVID I don’t I would’ve found out about this glorious channel. Gotta look for the positives in the negatives and I found it

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Absolutely Beautiful, Thanks gems!!

[@rhondawilliams13]

My favorite!

[@SordidandSalted]

Fantastic work as always. Hoping to hear more from this fella soon

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Loved it! Thank you!!

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Gemsonvhs never fails to deliver solid gold content!

[@thbootyhunters]

este chico canta desde el corazón

[@Vulneravariable]

What a song. Thank you.

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Another great one thanks for the upload

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Hats off!🎩This is brilliant❤

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Gemsonvhs you guys keep killing it thankyou...

[@EwigWinterreich]

Well I'll be! This is what it's all about. Perfect!

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This is great. Thanks.

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Just beautiful

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Somehow they feel like family. Nice one ya'll... #GemsOnVHS again #FTW!

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Nicely done!

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love it!!

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I love this stuff

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Its beautiful

[@buzzard732]

OUTSTANDING!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@kapitolking]

Love this

[@bammiller7880]

Reminds me of John Prine. Love this guy's sound, outside the box.

[@dariusdribbles.3981]

More of these two!!!

[@randomnobody2011]

I woulda never thought that Mick Foley could sing!!

[@christophertheeliteody3634]

you mean luke harper? aka brodie lee?!

[@mementomori7337]

This guy is amazing!

[@christophertheeliteody3634]

Jamming this here in ohio this early Wednesday morning. Love it

[@charlesgilkerson555]

Sounds great!

[@davetoellen5685]

It's about time!

[@GemsOnVHS]

right on time

[@ericd2290]

Nice Job Folks!

[@Thenumber12pwns]

Cool song, slick beard, lovely talented lady as well.

[@lukeshawmusic]

Nice job! ✌🏻

[@AlisonSelfMusic]

LOVE YOU JOHN AND CHLOE❤️❤️❤️

[@toasterstrudel6901]

Please get Charles Wesley Godwin on here!

[@GemsOnVHS]

What do you think about this song by John R Miller?

[@williamfoster8131]

@@GemsOnVHS I can't speak for them but I love this one. Thanks for the upload!!

[@elihunter9161]

Awesome video! I think it was me on that video of him playing stand up bass that recommended you look into John R Miller, so thank you for making it happen!

[@GemsOnVHS]

haha, good lookin out fam

[@Danny-eg8gu]

Dam that's good stuff love it reminds me of shooter Jennings alot

[@kenny6920]

This is that real country right here

[@cameronmallin3097]

All I wanna do is play guitar and drink beer, shoot a little pool while I'm still here.

[@sdoub68]

Great stuff! Also, I miss The Fox Hunt!

[@callumbromley7922]

I think at least 1000 views on this must be me ♥️😂

[@jim.sheridan]

This guy, that gal 💙

[@neildoherty9384]

❤

[@judecaplin1860]

Ok Anthony i gotta know.... do u have some kinda super power that just finds incredible "unknown" artists like this or do u just somehow end up in the right place at the right time lol Im not even a fan of this type of music but every single artist u show us i end up loving smh crazy lol keep em coming brother i cant wait for the next "unknown"

[@downcoalx5193]

Wow!

[@sunflower0nthemoon]

Damn good

[@dylangrove6146]

Real real good

[@Galiuros]

This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

[@johnc5160]

John Prine lives on!

[@JeanDbertrand]

oh yeah, that's my favorite John R. Miller song!

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when can we get "shenandoah shakedown" on Gems?

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👏👏🙏🙏💖💖

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Would love to know how you guys record these videos! The quality not only in the artists are amazing, but these field recordings are recorded impeccably!

[@TimeTravelinHendrix]

tough humbling song right there i tell ya.

[@genoseale3198]

Two people must have thumb dyslexia?! John and Chloe are amazing!!!!!

[@Blakeenglehart]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤠

[@Runswithfathog]

West Virginia all the way!

[@KeithWoodmusic]

Damn

[@ahmsokhbu4913]

Fucking beautiful!

[@seancrutcher525]

Fucking killer song brotha.gained a fan for sure

[@LtDangle09]

Who the fuck is disliking this?! In these times?!

[@100perdido]

It's a shame that John Prine and Guy Clark aren't around to record this song.

[@jakerebman5360]

Unlike the rest.

[@idevourheros]

how does he strum this?

[@rossbing8487]

Was it John r Miller playing the bass on pat reedy and the longtime goners make it back home video p.s I think your videos and audio quality is brilliant sounds better than the album versions

[@GemsOnVHS]

yup. thanks bud

[@TyPrager]

Just what the doctor ordered!

[@cheriarrowood9796]

Does anyone have lyrics?? I'm HOH and although his twang is awesome I can't make out some words. KZbin's subtitles are a joke.

[@kamiem71]

She grew up too fast in the moonlight Taught herself all that she knew Nobody knew what she looked like when she took off her dancing shoes There were men who would have loved to mistreat her 'Were a few of em she gave the chance But she'll never take a ring on her finger All she ever loved was the dance It's back and forth, two steps and waltzes Dragging her heart behind thru all the songs If anyone knew the pain she'd been hiding They'd never think she's doing wrong Are few who claim she's just an angel Wearing a clever disguise If you could see past her ole broken halo She might take your hand for the night Don't ask her too many questions She'll talk if she'll wants you to know Don't bother trying to get her number In the morning she likes to lay low But if you're lucky enough just to witness The way she moves over the floor You might see that she ain't in this world You might see something you can't ignore

[@cheriarrowood9796]

@@kamiem71 Thank you!!!

[@psilohcyben2378]

Im out of toilet paper

[@CamBoone]

The fiddler's voice is perfect! what's her name?

[@bethanycutright1832]

Chloe Edmonstone. She is a top notch human. Check out her band Locust Honey too :)

[@henryreimer4822]

Damn I love the girls voice.

[@houstonhughes40]

I can account for 20k of these views.

[@danielhaag5602]

Anyone else think he looks a bit like Charles Manson?

[@49dwalin55]

🎞 Jon Bernthal to play John in a movie about his life

[@houstonhughes40]

Did Leonard Cohen really write that?

[@bammiller7880]

Familiar melody? Tune? John Prine: Bruised Orange(Chain of Sorrow).

[@meepothered6057]

Dang dipper let his himself go a bit

[@MrBobbystyles]

Jus shitin ya