Mean Mary - Sweet Jezebel

[@debbiemorrow6625]

I'm speechless. I just stumbled on Mean Mary. She is INCREDIBLE!

[@ronbachert2183]

If you check out her blog or whatever , see she was on hee haw. Was on in early 70s i think.

[@maevemcmahon4286]

likewise .. referred by my Band Mate ... x

[@stephanietip]

If you haven't,you should try her Playing banjo and singing Iron Horse.

[@bretthoomana2541]

I know, right?

[@marshavanvoorhis5992]

HEY‼️I “stumbled on” MM way back in her original “IRON HORSE” banjo playing days.♥️M♥️M♥️M

[@adamavery3906]

I am going to say it and perhaps take crap for it, but I strongly feel that she might be a songwriter in the league of Townes Van Zandt, not a compliment to be taken lightly. I'm proud as a musician myself that there are still extremely brilliant and gifted musicians that take songwriting to the levels of greats such as Townes Van Zandt, Leonard Cohen, and Dylan. Bravo.... Just........ Bravo!!

[@jerryh7576]

Hell yes she is and Townes would have saId so also!

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

@@jerryh7576 - A couple of her ballads are almost 10 minutes long - too long for any radio channel to play them (as they like 2-3 minutes), but God are they good! Really, they are more epic poetry set to music than songs.

[@doriscampbell9775]

You will not take any crap from the fans that meet here to enjoy the raw talent of Miss Mary. Did you catch the recording of her at six years old? Even then you could see in her eyes that she was destined for greatness. WE all love her work.

[@wandafincher4713]

And no auto tune! That's the real her!

[@guitardzan5641]

@@KevinSchwinkendorf PISS ON RADIO......Mean Mary knows who her audience is......I have never met this woman but clearly this is a woman who follows her own passions..... If she never sold a song, she would give it away......BECAUSE SHE MUST....

[@lavictoire1960]

Thank God for KZbin or we would never see the awesome talent out there like Mean Mary and would only get the music industry swill.

[@traditionalarcher5678]

Couldn't agree more Edward Oliver.

[@sweet.dreams]

i also agree, awesome talent i would never have seen without youtube

[@darrylmetzger8580]

i fully agree, just stumbled upon here. so glad i did.

[@randallgoodson1817]

So right

[@philipopruesse4259]

Edward Oliver: I totally agree!!!!!

[@Lightbringer82]

The music is astonishing and so is the lyrics. I'm glad we can avoid crap music of big labels and hear the freshness of pure talent here.

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

I started getting tired of what big labels were putting out and hadn't bought a music CD since the early 1990s, except for some Mannheim Steamroller Christmas CDs. Since finding Mary, I've either bought or downloaded everything she has available on her website store. What a breath of fresh air!

[@johnyoung8483]

YOUR AN ANDROUED

[@gregorymccoy6797]

These type of songs are increasingly becoming a lost art. She does it so well...

[@WilliamJamesbluegrass]

These lyrics are incredible. I remember when this came on while driving, I had to stop the car and devote myself to listening. A superb story!

[@garychandler4296]

Eric Clapton did the same thing when he first heard Stevie Ray on the radio!

[@robertkostrzewa3736]

Mean Mary is my favorite banjo player in the world and she tells amazing stories. She’s an angel sent by god

[@laurietijerina3816]

This is my first time hearing about Mean Mary ,her lyrics are off the charts! If all her music sounds like this ,well it's a whole lot better than Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. Mean Mary you're awesome!

[@GenevieveGarbutt]

Agreeed ❤️

[@Clarence10169]

Take a listen to Iron Horse my favorite

[@oma2635]

I give you yesterday and today I towed detail master kaliini get out your back turaay

[@oma2635]

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[@oma2635]

king girl I will help you

[@bellbookcandle3051]

That voice... that _voice_ ... *THAT VOICE!!!* 💓

[@ergbudster3333]

The 60s are back! Mary is one of the best!

[@janicedeeter577]

I agree...a voice in the wilderness of today's crap😎

[@RogersWilson-e7i]

Love Mary man can she play a banjo

[@RogersWilson-e7i]

Love it

[@pauldistefano8926]

I've heard an iron horses weight in music from ants to zebras,& I've never heard such a skilled talented beautiful humbled joyful cheery intelligent inspiring musician ever !!!! There's good& there's GREAT& MEAN MARY JAMES,,, MAAM YOU ARE GREAT!!!!!

[@edyoung6756]

I've always been partial to progressive rock and heavy metal. But after hearing this super talented lady, it seems I've found a new favorite. You're Awesome, Mary.

[@portcullis5622]

All music shares common roots. Country, folk, blues, rock, metal; all can be great if written and played with feeling and authenticity.

[@vanadium789]

I can hear this potentially in so many music styles. This one of those songs that transcends the boundies of genre.

[@GreenManelishi]

I too enjoy banging my head when I am not "feeling bad" due to the blues. This is brilliant music.

[@patriciajrs46]

I agree.. 100%

[@rickeymitchell8620]

this song is captivating! i was lost in every note. Great job Mary and thank you for bringing us such joy with your music.

[@twigglykevin]

captivating is the only way to put this song. its like ive heard it before... but im pretty sure its hers. correct me if im wrong

[@johnyoung8483]

ARE YOU 1 AWERE ?

[@johnyoung8483]

IM NOT JOHON YONG

[@komradedoggo]

Would you say every note called your name? ;)

[@karinirisirene]

Amazing Had the privilege of seeing her live, I have no words to qualify her performance, except I am over 70 years old and have loved music all my life : She is one of my favorite, a privilege, miracle to discover HER

[@WhatAshiftShowVibes]

V

[@WhatAshiftShowVibes]

She is now on my bucket list of artists I’d live to see at Telluride

[@georgegilbert7347]

I am also over 70 and have to agree with Irene Johnsson. My music taste developed listening to some of the great music that was part of the folk movement in the '60s. Mean Mary is at least as good as the best of that music.

[@ickster23]

That's one well crafted song! A very versatile musician. I'm hooked.

[@samwright9599]

She is a beautiful talented gifted singer and I love her

[@roysheaks1261]

A musical storyteller right up there with the likes of Marty Robbins, Dusty Springfield and Joni Mitchell! I love your style and versatility, Mary!

[@doriscampbell9775]

1st time u have heard any compared to Marty.. you are 100 percent right. She does seem to sing to a the ghost of Mr Robbins. Her music is better. She has a perfect voice.

[@guitardzan5641]

@@doriscampbell9775 I hadn't thought about it.....But I would bet that Mean Mary is a Marty Robbins fan...Probably Roy Orbison as well.

[@CannoWorms]

Damn Mary ... Damn, that's Good !!!

[@michaelhegyan7464]

Great vocals..very much like Janice Joplin..!

[@raymondbrush6442]

Here the thing, I keep get recommendations to listen to listen to some miley cyrus album when I can listen to this. Nothing against miley but she has yet to put out a tune that compares to this one. My point is look for your independent artist. They play to play. Reward them over the corporate people who look for the almighty dollar.

[@anthonyfischer6859]

This is awesome. Like a siren of the sea she sang it to me and every note called out my name. ❤ this beautiful lady is so freaking cool. I gotta say. I'm a guitar player myself. No access to my KZbin anymore but it's high noon music and doom and Sarah Hutchison is the name. Saratonin fischer on 😢Facebook Anyway I love seeing empewered female v musicians

[@jacobuponthestone9093]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[@LawrenceMay-w9o]

Plus she is more pleasant to look at than Miley

[@r.catton8731]

She is the real deal, a classy gal.​@@LawrenceMay-w9o

[@rastus666]

Miley who? Mean Mary hasn’t put out anything that I don’t like, and you can feel her music. A rocker and guitar virtuoso who played for the fun of it in the 70s was Rory Gallagher.

[@robmaxwell189]

I love how a random link leads to another and another until I land on something like this. Stopped my heart for a minute, then jacked it into overdrive. Thanks for this at 12:51 AM.

[@winnerscreed6767]

Exactly the same time as me and this comment

[@glenncolwell8939]

This woman has an awesome singing voice. Well worth listening too.

[@JarrodMarsh-d7f]

I saw her performance as a 6 year old and i had to laugh in awe of her absolute confidence. As a man of 52 i can honestly say i would have peed myself at that age if i was in front of an audience. Amazing!

[@puddles33328]

wow! great job Mary! instant folk classic in my book. masterpiece. like a dream in a dream. so vivid. great wiriting. great music. great videographer. Mary you are the real deal

[@imaPangolin]

This is sheer poetry. Lyrically. Musically. Vocally. Beautiful.

[@DonnyGossett-nz8rp]

I would say I like mean Mary, but in my own small reality I love her..Thank you Mary you have lifted my life.

[@KittenCo13]

Can you overdose from music? Having been playing on repeat like it will vanish if i don't. I wish i had heard of mean mary when i was younger in guitar lessons, maybe i would have stuck with it. The stories she writes through song always leave me in awe! Mean mary you are inspiring!!!!!

[@plnmech]

I have watched this video and Iron horse many times and I am amazed at what a great a talent she has as a song writer, singer and instrument player. Long live Mean Mary.

[@donkie659]

I agree with Edward Oliver. Musical gems such as this will never reach us otherwise...so thanks for sharing. Mean Mary has spectacular and unique pure musical talent.

[@marshamcdonald1475]

Beautiful voice!!! Amazing. I am looking For her album now!!

[@kevinafrank104]

Just bumped into Mary here on You-Tube today. Been lovin it all though this isn't my usual type of music pick. Mary, if your readin this ya need to know you've got a lot more more than those girls we usually hear on the radio. They have the voice, some of them have the soul, but they have to dig to relate to the words they are singing. It just doesn't sound right. You?...You sound like you've "Been There". You've lived it. It gives you a beauty those little girls will never have. The beauty of a woman. It's been a pleasure listening to ya and watchin ya sing. Keep them coming.

[@josephlongbone4255]

I guess devil had to learn a new instrument after losing his fiddle of gold...

[@ronaldrollins5657]

This lady is better than most singers I have heard.And boy can she play an instrument!! Love her voice.

[@robert4155k]

Mean Mary is gorgeous!

[@robert4155k]

Yeah, I know....stating the obvious, lol.

[@francolamuerte]

Elle est vraiment plantureuse en effet ! :)

[@fatfox6706]

robert4155k she reminds me of when I was in my 20,s in Wichita, Ks. I fell in love with a mean ass Cherokee girl. Mary looks a little like her with a little more baby fat! Gorgeous! !! New sub!

[@jimestyle4391]

was that cherokke gal named Patty sue?

[@garycraig4277]

Yes she looks my Mother when she was her age . love the music and her voice it is very powerful. Thank you Mary for the Great music.

[@glennavasoli1903]

I just discovered this fantastic talent and I am enthralled.

[@MarciusJV]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice and beautiful Mean Mary! Greetings from Brazil.

[@Angel-rq3pi]

this is my 10th viewing today. not sure HOW this vid turned up for me to watch...but DAMN....Divine intervention? from opening notes, I was hooked. EVERYONE I know is going to hear about this incredibly talented artist. thank you, Mary... with respect and admiration

[@VoodooDewey69]

Angel Destiny my friend !

[@z3r0w1ng]

Damn. Mean, sweet, soulful and perfect. Never stop Mary.

[@mightymissk]

Bravo! This is just a wonderful ballad. Its been rolling around in my head all day. What amazing songwriting and singing, and my God, the guitar playing!. As of right this minute, I am a raging Mean Mary fan.

[@geronimosrifle2913]

That's one mean tune, miss May!! Charmed the devil right out of me, i tell ya what😊

[@garydstubblefield1322]

Absolutely Love your voice and your style

[@russelldemastus7637]

Thanks

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

She is a force of nature.

[@davidjones9518]

Totally wicked

[@weerwolfboybanzai8264]

she is insane!!

[@grizinthebigsky]

Love, love, love...this will be stuck in my head like fog on a cool, Autumn morning...

[@OkieVaultDweller]

Mrs. Mary you have the voice of an angel. You'll always have a fan in Oklahoma.

[@blank557]

A voice like no other, authentic , soulfully, and sultry. You are a under-rated talent that deserves better public explosure and well deserved acclaim.

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

She has the voice of Whitney Houston (or better), the showmanship of Glen Campbell or Roy Clark, better on banjo than Earl Scruggs (Mary's work is more complex), plays 11 instruments, produces her own CDs, and in her spare time gives live performances and writes mystery novels (along with her Mom). Any one of those talents makes her first-rate, but put it all together, and what can you say other than, "Wow!" BTW, she's a really nice person too.

[@claytonsmith7109]

dame I didn't know you could fall in love with a voice

[@LUCKYB.]

IF NASHVILLE HAD THIS LADY THEY WOULD HAVE SOME TALIENT . THIS LADY PROVES THAT MURDER ON MUSIC ROW IS NOT JUST A SONG .THEY KILLED COUNTRY MUSIC WITH ALL THIS NEW THEY CALL MUSIC ..

[@larmar]

LUCKYB I agree. Nashville is nothing but terrible.

[@LUCKYB.]

Lawrence Marchand Bud you said a mouthfull ..Doug mounts is a blue grss man been round over 50 years .creator of mystic morning . and he wont have anything to do with nashville .

[@fatfox6706]

Lawrence Marchand have you noticed how "new country " sounds like ol 38Special?

[@LUCKYB.]

Fat Fox thats new junkry .look up a song Murder on music row .. listen to the words .its about country music being killed ..

[@Yoda1268]

No need to talk,or SHOUT, in all caps. Express yourself like you know how to use a keyboard. Trust me, you will get more respect that way.

[@BCVS777]

She kinda captures you with that voice!

[@Robert-ym4wj]

Sweet mean Mary you turn robert Johnson,s crossroads blues inside out. Not only are you Avery original and wondrously great inventive and passionate transformative singer poet new grass banjo and guitar player, your amini film noir director cinematogapher and silent film actress both haunted and blessed by nightemarish and heavenly visions. You are also a silent slapstick comedian. You create constantly your own Fellini's mini la Strada Bergman's personas or 1920s silent heartbreak comedies directing acting writing the soul dynamics screenplay. What an amazing multidimesional musical are angelic mean Mary.

[@petuniawigglebottom3392]

The best stuff (like this) never makes it to commercial radio. I don't listen to commercial radio anymore.

[@allenrugg9954]

That voice so hypnotic !!!!

[@markadkins2747]

What an Amazing , Beautiful , Talented Woman !!! Just WOW...

[@nonewherelistens1906]

Compelling song and performer.

[@reensure]

These tunes take me back 30 years. Better than commercial music then, and commercial music was better then than now.

[@davidorourke9938]

Holy shit. This is fkn awesome .....

[@VictorFolk-w5r]

This is one of Mean Mary's best story songs, but all of her music is great. I have seen Mean Mary 3 times in concert, and she is an amazing performer as well as a very nice and amazing person. If you get the chance, you need to see her perform live.

[@pauldistefano8926]

Speechless beside myself not only is Mary a Super duper musician but a superior song writer. I can listen to her ALL day & night...

[@bbobbob3790]

Why is this lady not on the radio. I'll tell you why, she doesn't sing the swill you hear on the radio these days. Keep singing and ill keep listening.

[@sandraclowdus6549]

song that SHiVERS ,down my backbone spine. thank ya,very much

[@daniele8278]

Good God. This is without a doubt, the most amazing piece of music I have heard in many years now.

[@hillbillymods2866]

Damn...can't believe I'm just discovering you!

[@hillbillymods2866]

I'm sorry...but this song is a fckn masterpiece.

[@hillbillymods2866]

F k MSM pop country. Finally real music.

[@hillbillymods2866]

It's like Reba, Dolly, Johnny, Waylon, and some random bluegrass/blues/country/rock dude had a baby! I'm in love!

[@fintandeconnachta5525]

If I had known country music like this existed, I would not have been trash-talking the genre. I thought it died with Waylon and Johnny.

[@PhoenixLyon]

3 years is a long t 4:17 ime....but check out The Heavy Horses album Murder Ballads & Other Love Songs , and just about anything from Blues Saraceno. Love my Dark Country music! Enjoy.✌️😸

[@Bluezee1]

Wow! Just WOW! Great storyteller song. This young lady is wildly talented. I wish this was more popular. She deserves recognition. Great video! Awesome tune!

[@TheGrasspond]

Unique as always. Great!

[@paulbodish6805]

Should be Gold hit .Its to bad the taste for great music is mostly gone. Rock on Mary

[@larrydillon2141]

Had the pleasure of hearing Mary and her brother play back in the 90's singing Southern classics from the 1800's, would love to hear them again.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Thank you Mary. We love you!

[@paulcaddenhead167]

Mary is 100% the real deal. If you get a chance to see her in personal appearance, don't miss it!

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

I knew she is a great musician and has a top notch voice, but in this one she throws in fantastic story teller too. And to see a much softer side of Mary, search for her singing "Brand New Day".

[@ImDeviantMrED]

A voice that will haunt me from here on.

[@michaelleonetti8564]

And she's beautiful

[@allisonkuechlesilva3332]

It's like a cross between Hotel California and The Devil went Down to Georgia, and I LOVE it!

[@heru-deshet359]

I'd give her a million likes if I could.

[@johnpoole7327]

The Lady is not natural, she seems to be an angel in a sea of mortals. Her voice her touching the strings and her natural beauty, all add up to one degree short of perfection.

[@RebelRitchieMusic]

I urge you all to look into Mean Mary’s story… especially regarding her crash… it will make this song hit even harder 🖤

[@patriciajrs46]

Really? Wow!

[@Razgries86]

There are no words... A master piece, pure Southern Soul. It's hard to believe this is the Mary I had a crush on as a kid

[@samrad222]

This person should be a household name ,, huge celebrity.!!!

[@jeffth205]

I think Mean Mary, is slowly becoming one of my favourite artists, okay quickly. Her voice, her style of playing, whether it's the banjo or guitar.....love the music....

[@jerrywalker6058]

Mary , Mary you are beautiful , talented and wonderful to listen to.

[@dallanta]

I am in shock here. Great song and a great story and a voice better than any.

[@paulmurray5068]

Yeeeessssss !!! She is AWESOME !!! 😊😉

[@twigglykevin]

this world needs more songs that tell a story

[@elaineplowman9621]

Saw her in person tonight and she is amazing!

[@sobiesk]

Mean Mary, fiery, classical blue grass, outstanding, highly skilled. Very, very hot. stuff!

[@BubbaRRNC]

So much talent, an yet so 'down Home'.

[@markvest6161]

I can't get enough. I'm a rock n roller from the 70s through 80s. Later in life broadened my interests into blues. But you have an amazing sound very gracious voice. I just keep listening.

[@brianluck7047]

My musical tastes have been enhanced by the wonderful talent of Mean Mary.....

[@jwats3230]

holy hell what a hauntingly beautiful voice, so much emotion conveyed. Brilliant.

[@robertsimmons8068]

Thank you Mean Mary from the UK.

[@donaldleroy6502]

This wonderful young lady is so talented and versatile it's otherworldly

[@Mazzy22]

Great song Mean Mary.

[@terriramsey8980]

Yes that's how I found Mary. Love ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤her music.

[@williamtate7378]

How the hell, do these vids say 3, 4, 5 yrs ago? I was missing out, like the first time I heard Spoon Lady... amazing

[@navyservant52njo92]

Those eyes and voice wow

[@marymcreynolds8355]

Heard her first time today thanks to youtube!!! Wow!!! Gobsmacked!

[@gerzsonpeterszaszi6523]

This song is just... beautiful, with a fantastic rhythm in it. Oh, and i'm in love with your voice... :)

[@fuchsiasaville]

Good words wonderful voice Mean Mary ❤ 🖤

[@musicaroo22]

Perfection in video and song!

[@morrissherman86]

She is absolutely a wizard with stringed instruments

[@dougalexander7204]

Dig it. Closed my eyes and went into a Tarantino movie with Mean Mary.

[@kerry-ch2zi]

The songwriter lives! The storyteller is cutting through the fog of these times, and nobody needs the big corporate machine anymore. Mean Mary will be heard, and appreciated.