Kassi Valazza | "Johnny Dear" | Western AF

[@grimm1078]

this is incredible, I don't remember how I found this channel but I'm so glad I did

[@thereverendsam413]

Isn't it great? If you haven't checked out Gems on VHS, that's also full of gold

[@zoppashotgun]

@@thereverendsam413 Beat me to it. Gems actually got me here a while back.

[@JohnnyLobes]

this channel finds you.

[@alexismorganrussell2779]

Wow

[@MarkSpearman]

Same. Just incredible sounds. Sometimes they sound like they're calling from years and years ago. Talent is back!

[@corbinjenkins9497]

I havent seen my family in over two years due to working on the oil rigs. I heard this on my buddies spotify and I just felt my heart drop. It reminded me of home and the faces I havent seen in a long time. So I booked a flight and just landed back home. Wish me luck.

[@tylerjamesconway2137]

Good luck.

[@henryhurtz8542]

Have a ball man

[@jackkaczmarczyk2709]

updaaate

[@tylerperry3814]

Luck brother.

[@tacofriday2165]

So tell us man, how was your trip back home?? 🙂

[@CalgaryDynastar]

You’ll never hear it on the radio or CMT awards, but there is a real resurgence of some serious old school country sounds in the last few years and it makes me really happy. She’s such a talent, glad I stumbled upon her music:)

[@drew9555]

Agreed. Zach Bryan, colter wall, Benjamin tod, Tyler Childers. Any others?

[@CalgaryDynastar]

@@drew9555 I'm a big Sturgill Simpson fan, I would also take a listen to some Corb Lund if you havent:)

[@S3Moto]

If you haven't heard her already, check out Bella White.

[@Русскийфильм-э8е]

@@CalgaryDynastar corb Lund is good, but he’s Canadian lol, alberta

[@kyleramsey5189]

​@@Русскийфильм-э8е So is Colter wall, he's from Saskatchewan.

[@paulyhoffmann]

This is not Radio Country. This is real country.

[@burnbarnes1198]

I left Texas at 17 and have spent the last 20 years wandering. I recently told my mama I was considering coming back and to hear the relief in her voice was a wake up call. This song hits like a ton of bricks. Poked me right in the heart and feeling lucky to have the ability to go back home.

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

Have a safe trip home. Peace be with u.

[@damionmarkham9835]

Get on it brother while you still can ! Godspeed

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

@Burn Barnes - I lost both parents at a young age, in my early 20's & it's a strange thing. No matter our age, you feel so orphaned & lost, when you lose a parent..& the world just doesn't look the same! Life is fleeting & passes by, faster than you think..don't blink!! Unfortunately, we don't realize it was, "the good ole days," till they've come & gone!! I'd give a million dollars, to have both my parents back! I feel asthough I've been jipped, as I never got to see them, grow old & grey!! And now, I have this longing, this nostalgic feeling, of wanting to go home, but not knowing where home is!? Hiraeth I believe is the word for that!? So please, take it from me, family is priceless & tomorrow's not promised! Go love on your Mama💙

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

God Bless Texas.

[@barbarapettry6817]

@@CrustyWhiteBread God have mercy on America.

[@dillon8987]

Why is no one talking about how clean and perfect that strat sound is

[@jacobnowicki3790]

its excellent

[@piratewhoisquiet]

Strat through a blackface, just how it's supposed to be

[@dangerdan2592]

I wonder what his settings are. I'm about to get an electric guitar and amp and I'd love to know how to get that tone. I guess there's a pedal involved as well.

[@dillon8987]

@@dangerdan2592 reverb

[@dangerdan2592]

@@dillon8987 Thank you! I've only really played acoustic so I have no idea how to set up an amp and definitely don't know anything about pedals. I'll be doing some research.

[@acm4988]

I feel like I’ve discovered a part of me that was missing through this new wave of western folk and country music. It gives me hope, in a strange way

[@deankenney4316]

My son subscribed me today to this. Here Dad. He said. You will like this. He is right.

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

@Dean Kenney - Lol. Same here!

[@tacofry4768]

Youe son has a great ear for music! Get onto chris stapleton, colter wall, Tyler Childers and the tesky brothers. You'll thank me :)

[@pabloanguiano4099]

Smart kid

[@jeremygreen9140]

Raised him right

[@stalonrobinson7284]

Who’s still jamming to this gem in 24’

[@honeybear2504]

Her way singing is like an Irish southern American, especially at the "seen your face in many years" its so beautiful

[@jordansmith-cm5en]

Yeah I can see that she also has red hair haha

[@daltonyoung6866]

James Kirk it doesn’t sound Irish at all lmao

[@tanneradams20]

@@daltonyoung6866 Irish southerners.. aka 75% of Appalachia below West Virginia

[@TheMallen07]

There's a lot of gingers in the NC mountains.

[@Rico-v7r]

@@tanneradams20 That's the history of bluegrass and old school country. Irish immigrants and the enslaved/freedmen

[@WillyPDX94]

This one hit me hard. My mom is gone now and we were estranged near the end of her life. No matter the reasons why, I have come to understand that my leaving was so hard on her. Wish I could still come home one more time. For all her faults, she loved me so much.

[@Moronicsmurf]

Same here man, same here.

[@damionmarkham9835]

It hurts so much

[@set747]

Its alright man

[@johnappleseed2486]

Man, just know that even though the hard reality of time comes and goes, love existed and still does. That’s what matters brother.

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

@William Gray - I relate to these words! Same here! Except there's no, "home," to go to anymore! Hiraeth, the longing & desire to go home, when you don't really know where home is! Below, is a link, which better describes this word! Peace & love to you. sites.psu.edu/kielarpassionblog2/2016/04/02/hiraeth/

[@KaukTim]

When she's singing a bit higher, her voice reminds me a bit of Patsy Cline. This lady is the real deal!

[@ComedyBros5]

You've gotta check out her full album! She's *VERY* reminiscent of the old legend female country singers!

[@gothabilly5]

I hear Loretta as well

[@henriquejacinto8751]

Aint seen my son for 3 years now, this song allowed me to cry and get out the bed today. Thanks

[@danielreeves2138]

I feel like we don't deserve to listen to this but am so glad we are. Western AF and GemsOnVHS truly blow me away with their talent and discoveries.

[@WesternAF]

Gems on VHS are masters of their craft and make me proud to be in this business.

[@ComedyBros5]

@@WesternAF How do you go about finding all of these folks? I go to look them up after I watch their stuff for the first time from y'all, and I can hardly find a thing on 'em!

[@azkyoutube8708]

My two favorite channels on KZbin

[@Rico-v7r]

If you like metal you should check out Napalm Records too

[@Tokinjester]

@@WesternAF well I found both Sierra and Nick Shoulders on Western AF all the way over here in Scotland a few years back...Gems gave me Ben Tod tho' ..if Western AF had brought me Ben too, I'd probably never even have heard of Gems 😅 :p

[@banbrady1930]

My father died today. This beautiful song set off the waterworks.

[@WesternAF]

Sorry Amigo. Feel better, know you are loved

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

@Ban Brady - I don't know you, but I'd like to say, I'm so sorry for your loss! I've lost both my parents & it's a strange thing, while although we maybe grown, it makes you feel, so orphaned & lost!? And Idk about you, how old you are & your story? But I feel so jipped, bcuz I'll never get to see my parents grow old & grey!? Time sure is fleeting, isn't it!? It passes by, faster than you think, don't blink!! Tomorrow's not promised & unfortunately, we don't realize, that it's, "the good ole days," until they've come & passed! So cherish each & every day! And we will all meet again one day! God Bless you & R.I.P Dad💔

[@robertwalden2372]

It gets better brother Brad god bless

[@november8039]

My dad died three months ago as well. Listened to a lot of Colter Wall that week. Wish I'd known about this then. Cheers friend, hope you're doing alright.

[@jackkaczmarczyk2709]

Love you Ban Brady, now imma gonna cry

[@crovax17]

Damn and probs on that guitar. That guy was putting straight heart into that guitar.

[@mattwhite3829]

Goddamn that tone on the strat is just wonderful

[@rockemted]

I’ve listened to this song 54 times in a row now and I can’t stop❤

[@rxa177]

Same. Im addicted to it.

[@Tokinjester]

54 times?! what happened, did your speakers break?! :p

[@NJ1]

My brother died five years back, and I had to tell my mom he was gone. It was the saddest and hardest thing I've ever faced. Last month, she passed away too, never getting over her loss. I pray they're both in heaven now. For the past four years, I've pictured them together in this song, and it always brings tears to my eyes. It's a beautiful song

[@AmandaBurns14]

🫂♥️

[@rxa177]

These stripped down versions of the songs are the best versions.

[@tesfurdo]

A voice that could make angels cry... let alone humble me.

[@Drugaddict22]

Lol

[@50shadesofcerakote]

Hear I go again, begging Western AF to make a spotify playlist with all their recordings... I live and generally work in areas that lack service, so I cant always go to youtube to listens to these absolute gems...

[@mmattification]

The "I haven't seen your face in many years" part gives me goosebumps

[@mikebiliamanator2129]

That's the part of the song where I start crying. Hits like a ton of bricks.

[@thelostcosmonaut5555]

Ive never been a fan of country music aside from Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and good ole Johnny Cash but this channel has given me a new found love for what I like to call Neo-Country. The stuff on the radio just gives me a headache.

[@meganwyte4451]

Baffles me that this doesn’t have a million views already

[@reddrooster60]

Burning a fire outside in NJ drinking watching my son enjoy his youth feeling every word she sings.

[@Puddlef1sh]

This is too good to be free.

[@gtmirm8]

In a modern world where most country music is on a scale from awful to uninspired, it was a great joy to Kassi Valazza music.

[@GhostFrank11]

A hefty thank you to the creators of this channel you’ve introduced me and by extension many of my friends to some beautiful music we otherwise would never have been exposed to.

[@ximono]

It’s been over a year and I still come back to this song. To me that’s a sign of a great song.

[@DeathMetalWendy]

Two years later and I still get the chills later listening to this song

[@that1guy335]

just found it. Incredible

[@makennastone6704]

Me too! My husband showed me this song when we first got together 3 years ago and every time I get chills

[@carsandchrist40]

Damn, unfortunately these aren’t the types of songs to break through on the radio in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but they sure break through your heart. And that’s way more important.

[@j.wgoode7154]

This brought up a hurt iv been avoiding for a long time. Listening the whole song through it was hard to breath. Tho my mothers no longer apart of my life. My father, sister and I have always been close. I followed my dream and moved to the far side of the canada and tho ill never move back, it ways heavy on me alot. And I could hear them in ever word in this song. An amazing song.

[@jonasmackenzie7842]

I love finding new artists like her. She’s going to be stuck in my head for a while now

[@matthewfromthecolonies5206]

Legitimately I believe my heart just stopped with love of her voice... I may need to call a doctor. But after I watch again...

[@xRoeJogan]

Oh. So. Much. Beautiful. Reverb.

[@LightHarmonies]

I am a son who moved away, this song made me emotional. Hug your moms if you can. Beautiful work.

[@mombo5568]

Beautifully haunting - thanks from Canada

[@joshsage1682]

what a green eyed beauty, what a talent

[@mferjames]

This song gives me chills in the best possible way

[@jtalistair6725]

Remember Jessie from Toy Story? This is her now. Feel old yet?

[@TNK8]

No, because this isn't Jessie.

[@Halfmoonbaee]

Yes

[@dontwatchmyvideostheysuckp9881]

@@TNK8 r/wooooosh

[@jtc4033]

I guess I should, because when I was a kid there was no Jessie in Toy Story....

[@basstrammel1322]

Jessie could've turned out a lot worse! I'm less worried now. Ofc I feel old, lol

[@Michael-rz7ic]

My mother passed 5 years ago, I was born on her birthday one of six children. She was and is always my light. I texted her every day sharing pics and humor. She always found beauty. “The snow falling did you hear me softly calling” brought me to tears. Every morning when I walk outside something brings a smile to my face, a smile I share with my mother.❤. This songs make me realize that it wasn’t just that she was there for me, but that I was there for her, one of her favorite birthday presents. Many thanks to you Kassi. Peace.

[@mimief7969]

Some days I wish I was dead, but my own country's music makes me glad I'm alive.

[@GDPplease]

i've watched this video almost everyday after work for the past few weeks and i don't know why. it's so calming

[@andresfabiandelazerdaacha1838]

Yo también hago lo mismo No soy americano pero esta música me hace sentir bien con todo

[@montanalivin8248]

She is beautiful in many ways. Her voice is angelic and capturing.Just a gem! Wow!

[@Alleinjesusrettet]

Wunderschönes Lied,Musik. Immer wieder ein großer Genuss das Video anschauen und anzuhören.

[@ossian1937]

I wonder if there’s an unfinished Tarantino movie , wandering around, looking for this very song to complete it. 😎

[@TheXKL1NEx]

You want a Tarantino song just listen to Summer Wine by Nancy Sinatra

[@MrDmartinezjr]

Best possible comment for this song !!

[@ossian1937]

MrDmartinezjr Ah, you’re too gracious, but thank you. 😃

[@ossian1937]

TheXKL1NEx I’ve always liked what I’ve heard by Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood, but I hadn’t been aware of this particular gem. It is indeed very Tarantino-sequel ... thanks for the heads up! 😃

[@GeorgeWillia]

Meh, at that point the popularity would drain from the realty.

[@NapalmAtSunrise]

Came to say this woman’s singing made me cry like a baby

[@kcvriess]

Why can't I like this song more than once!

[@chubbyboy2242]

This is real country music. Not that pop country garbage.

[@calebmcinturff]

Truth brother.

[@rinnhart]

I don't care for gatekeeping genre circle jerks, but, yeah, it do be.

[@francispoivre8903]

It do be, brother.

[@simo_ace]

actually this is western

[@basstrammel1322]

Not western, and all genres have to leave room for pop music. So get over yourself, we're in this commercial mess together.

[@claystone420]

This is hauntingly good. I keep coming back.

[@kriskimes5130]

I left home and been traveling since 14 I'm 36 no this is a awesome song it actually made me choke up abit thank you for writing this song

[@brittnicolew3292]

Gorgeous song & voice! Western AF never disappoints to introduce me to some awesome artists.

[@jordanw6739]

This is something else! 😢 her voice is healing don’t find that anymore 🫶🏼

[@WesternAF]

Kassi is the best. Good cried all around

[@possemis]

you know, sometimes you come across a song that just hits you in the gut. This is one of those songs.

[@Vrig]

Jesus.....this is beautiful.

[@justinsmith413]

Wow.....didnt expect that....shes incredible.

[@AlexHernandez-xl1hu]

Left my momma back in oklahoma recently, this song hits different today. Love you momma

[@EthnoDocs]

Kassi is an incredible musician. I had the privilege of seeing her near my lonesome home in Nevada. Incredible!

[@matthewnunya8483]

I left home when i was 19 decided to travel the world. Id come home once or twice a year and i know it hurt my loved ones to see how i was changin. I finally came back at 23, i was chewed up and a far cry from the person who'd left. This song hits the feels like a truck.

[@TforTX]

This is my 4th or 5th Western AF video to watch. She’s the one that got me to subscribe. Beautiful

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

I come here every time I need to experience a feeling I can't quite explain

[@modestvenus]

Music like this is better than any sermon

[@thatsleepytb]

I didn’t expect this voice out of this young lady. ❤️

[@clarkstone-bear7742]

DAMN! Had me the minute she started singing.

[@possible1111]

Voice of an old soul

[@Michael-rz7ic]

If I could get this exact recording on vinyl that would be great. on so many levels this performance makes me return regularly for a listen with eyes closed.❤

[@jevanthompson9979]

Amazing song, hauntingly beautiful. The guitar solo was incredible, I don't know what he did with his hands, but god damn he nailed it!

[@charlesbell9965]

Been living it. Words have no feelings...

[@lawrencechavez2664]

If this came out in 1965 there would be millions of listens! Make artists like her famous again. Not all these fake artists 🙏🙏 keep it up.

[@metalmark65]

My 16 year old son turned me onto this a few years ago. I just love everything about this version.

[@afriend621]

Wow, what a voice !

[@tudormiller8898]

Beautiful! Love this type of Country music. Nashville Country Pop is so boring. Watching from London.

[@leggacysurfing5901]

I haven’t seen your face in many years sent me to the moon. Gosh that voice

[@fabianvanessen2819]

I'm a Canadian farmer..... absolutely beautiful music, please continue with your talent

[@yumyum2k511]

She is absolutely incredible. I had never heard Kassi before but when she started to sing it's like the second coming of Patsy Cline. Amazing.

[@harrisonhamilton13452]

Out of all the women I've seen on this channel, this has to be the best

[@langrolle]

Her voice is just incredible ❤️

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

My gosh. Her eyes cut through me almost as much as her voice. Pure Talent.

[@joed7185]

Saw her on KEXP. Been hooked since. Great Alt-Country

[@malakai713]

same!

[@gkhan05]

this isn't alt-country this is true country

[@joed7185]

@@gkhan05 "Alt-Country," or also known as "Hipster-Country", is taking "true country" sounds i.e. Loretta Lynn, and playing them currently in this day an age, 2020. Cheers mate.

[@ozarkmountainhomegrown]

Wow! A little Iris Dement vibe going on here.. Beautiful!

[@tgipson20]

I come listen to this song about once a day and I always skipped the beginning commentary like an idiot. After hearing what it’s about I realize I relate to it on a whole other level now and it’s heartbreaking. I left my grandmother in the south for California and she passed while I was away. And it kills me every single day.

[@brendonlehn8447]

I lost my grandfather this previous June, he was a wildflower his whole life, always on the move, always riding his Harley somewhere. How this connects with my soul, thinking of my grandma. His name was John. Johny be good. Just a man crying in his truck 💪🏻

[@LittleHughie]

What a beautiful woman 😍 Soul stirring voice

[@Natelaw1982]

The moment the verse began, I had to pick my jaw up off the floor...amazing.

[@tylerskjerve]

This is great, can't wait for more from her. Western af you've restored my faith in music.

[@Projekt237]

True perfection. My fav since two years straight

[@DruidsCall]

i NEED to know how he made that guitar sound so haunting, pedal, amp, everything...its so haunting

[@brandeneiler5220]

About 2 years ago my uncle went missing for about 2 and a half months.. his name was Johnny and during that time I discovered this song roughly around the same time this video was released.. when my mother found him he was deceased for a few weeks. I know it’s just coincidence but I still think that this song was a sign from the universe that something happened to him

[@jottott]

Wow, makes me proud to be a Montanan, the world needs more music like this.

[@mikejk3858]

I can listen to him all day play that Melody on the guitar. Beautiful song.

[@michaelwilson8831]

Gritty, smooth, deep, and sweet...just right. Thanks.

[@deltonrussell7634]

When I was younger my relationship with my mom was complicated and we were often estranged. Now that I’m older and have softened up a little I can see how much precious time was wasted on hurt feelings. We’ve recently reconnected and things are good these days but the regret of years lost is still present. Thanks for making music that speaks to my heart Kassi. It’s appreciated more than I could ever adequately explain.

[@AndyTheCornbread]

Dixon is only about 40 minutes drive from my place. Had I known she was playing there I would have come to listen. This was fantastic!

[@scottcarl3086]

That opening guitar sent chills down my back

[@86bolin]

Those first couple notes gave me chills. Great song here.

[@km07hi]

I feel like I just heard country for the first time all over again. Thank you Kassi, you got yourself a new life-long fan.

[@HotelEdenMusic]

Such a beautiful song and performance!

[@ovidiogarza2873]

This songs jams well beyond this realm we dwell in

[@jangobout]

Been a while since a song hits me like this one does.

[@wayoftheroadwarrior]

I came her to enjoy some new music, and by golly is this MUSIC! And I sure as hell did enjoy it! Crying and smiling at the same time is the sure sign of a powerfully beautiful song