Killing the Blues (Rowland Salley cover)

John Prine's version reigns supreme, but this song has meant a lot to me the past five months or so, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
Very happy to have finally made the move to New York, and I'm especially excited to have the opportunity to help break in Carson's new studio. We're getting some really good sounds in there. All props to him for his audio engineering, mixing, and video production/editing expertise.
I'd also like to thank Ray Liotta for his surprise appearance.

[@beverlymichael5830]

Been a fan of Carson and The Other Favorites. Now a fan of Skylar. What a voice. Love the song.

[@deborahchapman222]

Skylar, pleeease post more. You have such a fantastic voice. ❤

[@paulembleton1733]

The song is great and this young man has made a voice that brings tears of joy.

[@scotslassie6991]

Hey Skylar that is incredible. What a voice you got, fantastic, love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@drgrahambeards9776]

Sublime

[@sourisvoleur4854]

My what a voice you've got there! Please keep bringing us your music.

[@deborahchapman222]

Wow Skylar, that was beautiful! You have a fantastic voice. I love listening to you. Thank you for posting it. 🤩

[@janetnewsom5460]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pidginpost2352]

Superb. What a voice. And that growl at 3m 24s gave me shivers. Hope there’s a lot more to come.

[@johnwestcott5606]

Beautifully done, Skylar! Move over, Josh and Carson and make room for the new “other favorite,”

[@geiserfamily]

This voice is unbelievable

[@1965zimmy]

I've been listening to his brother Carson's music for years and think he's awesome. Skylar is somehow next level, especially on this song. Wish he posted more.

[@tarahbeck3939]

I love the simplicity, the clean sound. This song always brings memories for me and you have given it new life. Thank you for a soulfully beautiful performance!

[@kimmcghee6853]

I listened this morning. Now it's stuck in my head, and l ain't mad. You have a great sound.♥️

[@21griggsy]

So much talent - great job Skylar.

[@Dude-gx2ul]

What was amazing. The voice, the guitar. It must be genetic.

[@stefaneestien5280]

Very well sung - a GREAT Version!

[@stanparsley9186]

WOW!

[@BarbaraGans]

Skylar, I want to hear more of you. Your voice and musicianship are magnificent.

[@larrydurkee5741]

Amazing job, keep them coming!🇨🇦

[@pamlico53]

Now that was sweet!

[@douglasng7577]

You oughta be on the radio!

[@RADThird1]

Good version! You know if Skylar put on some period dark glasses he's a dead ringer for Roy Orbison!

[@Yesica1993]

You are so gifted. Please post more!

[@pjrtech4141]

Because of your brother I get to hear an amazing cover of John Prine's song. You are very talented.

[@mp090933]

wow!

[@johnjackson1916]

Great job on this one Skylar!

[@deborahchapman222]

Skylar, I listen to this over and over. You did such a great job with this. So much soul, beautiful ❤

[@jeffasmi11]

My first visit to you channel and you killed it! Count me in brother.

[@bgrigg07]

Skylar, I've been following your brother Carson and Josh Turner for years, and have always enjoyed when you join them. Would like to see more videos from you! I agree that Prine's version is killer, but man you nailed that song! More, please!

[@boulderdesigner]

Skyler, you play some mean guitars and your voice is superb! I so look forward to your posts!

[@lizfar8547]

Wow. Toll.

[@grahampowelljr1]

That's a really fine song. I can't get over how many skilled musicians there are making DIY music, and I might never have found them if there were no KZbin.

[@mediamannaman]

You slayed every aspect of that performance, including the camera work, audio, and editing/mastering. I so enjoyed it. Your future is bright!

[@MrsRelaxed]

Wow! Love it ^^

[@easydoesit9584]

Great job Skyler. I had only ever heard Prine sing this until today. I love the way the song builds.

[@jseymourguenther6527]

Chris Smither covered it, to

[@jseymourguenther6527]

Too

[@paalhoff63]

Robert Plant and Alison Kraus has a wonderful cover too

[@jhoward76]

Love that vocal power! So happy to be seeing more of you.

[@ronaldszudy8184]

Fine song and a real quality performance. Best wishes in NYC, Skylar.

[@sunnysmilessunshine4060]

Skylar, this was Wonderful! You're very talented, I'd love to see/listen to more please.

[@GaryBoyd02]

Wow you made me feel the emotion of that song without showing off. Great job Skylar. Many elements present there. Those McKee boys have great voices. And cried for a week when John Prine passed away.

[@gregparson6334]

My previous comments on your material clearly underscore what a treasure I think you are. Here you are again and this is yet another fine example of a voice, that in my opinion should be on the largest stage. So moving, so right. Thanks again and congrats on your move to NYC. Always eager and ready for more and hoping now you’ll be able to put out more material.

[@jaray7710]

I sincerely think Skylar and Carson have the most perfect voices I have ever heard. There are a lot of really good singers around obviously but their voices to me are perfection.

[@Tropicalpisces]

I almost fell apart the first time I heard Carson's voice singing I think 16 tons and then learned he had a sibling who is just as talented. ☺️

[@billcarpenter3784]

I can't lie.... I'm a pretty big Prine fan but I feel this one more here when I hear it.

[@lvanderwaal5625]

You are gifted with a beautiful and special voice. Thanks for sharing. I hope to hear more from you. Nice to see the cooperation between you and Carson! A fan in The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@adaltroczguitar]

Impressive!! Great voice! Great playing!! Apparently, it runs in the family!! Congrats!!

[@shaigluskin1225]

Wow!

[@AppleSauceInvasion]

After hearing your version, I listened to some of the original versions from Rowland. I like your version better than the original and any other covers. Awesome job!

[@LifelongLearningwithScott]

Great job, great voice! Glad I stopped in for this performance.

[@thomasmoores8239]

Yeah, Skylar. We like hearing from you. I hope this is a sign of things to come.

[@mikemcnevin1785]

Another GEM!! Thank you!

[@JackFlaps]

goodness

[@khgblast203]

What a voice! Oh Boy, what a talent!

[@robertwmassey]

John is certainly smiling down on you young man.

[@JoeFleckSleptHere]

Wowwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!

[@user-gh7xj9gj9d]

Great job !!! Great song, John Prine sings it.

[@larryfisher7056]

Always loved this song, never heard enough. Great job.

[@folknblues1]

Damn, that's so good!

[@larsagerstig4528]

Just perfect!

[@bigmac26]

if only i could like this twice , great stuff

[@todd2456]

Good lord. Waht an impressive job!

[@thebuckers2746]

Please post more videos!!! Your voice is amazing!!

[@MartinAlexander-pt9bd]

This is the best version of this song that I have heard. Amazing sound and vocals.

[@suegriggs6491]

Wow, beautiful. Such a lovely voice.

[@suzanneartist1026]

Great voice! You have a talented musical family! Must be fun to hang out at home with you. Also, I just realized you’re doing all the instruments and vocals. Wow!

[@douglasng7577]

So smooth ... and oh so heartbreaking.

[@hikokun19]

Amazing song and cover. Waiting for you to upload many more covers!

[@kori1967]

Phenomenal. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lsg8515]

Haha! Loved that crazy little tidbit you included at the end!!

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

Great song, great version

[@stanparsley9186]

Absolutely Awesome!!!

[@mellewis9054]

Superb. Thanks!

[@YTSlide]

Outstanding! Adding this to my vid Playlist.

[@markouano6523]

Wow! I love it. Sing and post more please.

[@runenielsen7902]

Great job! You and your brother are very talented. You should post more videos 🙂

[@brianstojak7189]

So beautiful

[@matze3068]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@garytowardmusic]

Skylar !!! This is just magical. I love it.

[@jamesstreetarts5994]

Exquisite

[@kathystarr5751]

Fantastic voice!

[@paulembleton1733]

Keep coming back to this for Skylar’s voice, and wondering why I think he has one of the best male voices I’ve heard. Conclusion: I don’t know, it just sounds good.

[@Yesica1993]

He really does! I hope he posts more often.

[@deborahchapman222]

Skylar doesn’t sing a song. He attacks it! 😎 He reminds me of The Boss, Bruce Springsteen. Skylar has a fantastic voice. I have listened to several versions of this song. His version is by far the best. He brings out the true feeling of the song. None of the other singers get it, not even Rowland Solley. He wrote it, not John Prine. John Prine covered it.

[@deborahchapman222]

I keep coming back to this tune too. It’s so beautiful and so soulful.

[@wilmanorman330]

Beyond amazing…he is mesmerizingly gorgeous

[@deborahchapman222]

@@wilmanorman330 I totally agreed. I have listened to several artists do this including John Prine and the writer,Rowland Salley, no body sang it better. Skyler really gets to the essence of the song. Sooo beautiful. 😍

[@anniehildebrand6100]

I love this so much!

[@MattSaysSmile]

Great vocals, all the best from the UK.

[@towelhat]

you're killing it dude!

[@andrearandi6336]

Beautiful interpretation, truly emotional, congratulations on the quality of your voice and how you use it wisely. HI

[@kelseyjohnson2154]

Fantastic - Your music and voice is fantastic - great to see and hear - I can tell you are having fun - does this old man heart good to see young talent!

[@radar468]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@customerfaithful]

Used to hearing the Shawn Colvin version of this, so this was a really refreshing change - nice.

[@fraserbott6940]

Fantastic. Everything that music should be. Blown away by this. 👏

[@philipduttonlescorlett]

Love it!!

[@deborahchapman222]

I would love to hear you and Josh do Vincent 1952. That Would be fantastic!

[@eduardbeinhart9691]

beautiful!

[@joelzdepski9884]

I love the Prine version too, but my favorite is Chris Smither version - check that out. He plays a great version in OpenD.

[@tonyquinlan7341]

One of ny favourite songs listened to so many versions, this is one of the best.

[@jeremydudet]

Dang! Great voice! Great song!

[@janetrivers7332]

Beautiful! Great voice!!

[@MzJust1girl]

Such an amazing voice!! It would be great if you added more content. Merry Christmas

[@tljtimpani]

That's a voice and a half you have there, Skylar. Awesome.

[@england670]

Beautiful voice and such nice guitar playing

[@kristinajohnson511]

That was awesome!!! I really loved it... your voice is incredible

[@kitchenratt]

Powerful!!