Nick Shoulders, "G for Jesus," // GemsOnVHS™

[@GemsOnVHS]

If y'all dig it, check out the Rough Cuts vol 2 album we made in this here tunnel with Nick.

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

Is there any way you can find out what make of Guitar he is playing? That thing has a lovely sound. I really enjoyed that. Thanks for the music, peace from Ireland mo chara x.

[@willbarkley9414]

Woo pig!

[@heathkish6901]

GemsOnVHS Immediately bought, and downloaded after I saw this!

[@user-yh4kf7jy9h]

just a heads up that the link is dead for the album! Thank you for all you do!

[@shotani790]

@@tomasotreasaigh111 Fender Paramount mahogany

[@gunnerysgthartman9263]

Nick is a clever songwriter. At the end of song he sings "none of us will leave this world alive" then plays the intro of Chopin's "Funeral March".

[@iwlaequitas7897]

@manx77 At first, I think his lyrics about the capitalist predators are what lured me to him the most. He has such a great way of giving a middle finger with polite words and a pleasant sound.

[@DingDongDaddyFromDumas933]

@@iwlaequitas7897 Snakes and Waterfalls was the first song I heard from ol Nickybob then bound and determined came up and I knew then this fella well mayhap me and him got lots in common.

[@rkhale02]

I really love that line "i'm so lonesome mama tried" it's a mix of haggard's "Mama tried" and Hank Sr's "I'm so lonesome i could cry" which is a really clever reference/thingy.

[@RambleRandi]

Nick just seems like such a cool dude.

[@landonstewart3]

That's because he is both party in the front, as well as party in the back.

[@SkunkdMonk]

10/10 would hang out with him.

[@MatthiasGeraci]

He just exudes genuineness. That’s awesome

[@thestreets.aka.joshua]

@@landonstewart3 lmfaoo

[@thestreets.aka.joshua]

I hope we wouldn't get along and end up getting my ass whooped

[@cedarriver]

You know what I love abouth this video, among other things such as the song itself, the performance, the general sound? I love that tiny mistake at 2:03. No dozens of recordings until the perfect, flawless one is on tape. No cutting. No adjusting. Musicians are never perfect, perfection is pretty boring. But nowadays it often seems as they are, recordings are pitch-shifted, the timings are adjusted so everything is as tight on the beat as possible, a lot of musicians never seem to make mistakes. But they do, over and over. And to be honest, I totally get all this editing for studio versions. But a live version, just like this one, gets the quality I love because of this imperfection. tldr: Thanks again Anthony for keeping things simple and natural while having this great audio and video quality.

[@GemsOnVHS]

I'm glad you get it haha. I was nervous Nick might want me to remove that so I mentioned it to him when I sent him this recording. Luckily he got it too. I love a good honest mistake!

[@jimperfectjim]

I feel the same way. Love when musicians mess up. Love the raw and real.

[@benmcavoy8804]

Totally agree. Some music is about perfection and that is nice too. But other times we like to see a musician make a few mistakes. This guy has an amazing voice and I probably wouldn't even have noticed the mistake if you didn't point it out. I think the reason is that folk music is a lot more about songwriting, honesty, charm, and storytelling. Mistakes also make sense in terms of logistics, this is one guy who wrote a song by himself which he has memorized so we accept mistakes. On the other hand, if the conductor of a professional orchestra performing a well known piece of music makes a mistake, it is naturally much more offensive and off-putting. The goal of an orchestra (or pop artists) is to mesmerize the audience with mechanical perfection and distribute a product which is universally accepted. The goal of a folk singer/songwriter is to relate to the audience with an aggressive sense of humility and candor. I think the sucess of Daniel Johnson is proof of that fact.

[@veryaveragenerd]

I never noticed any mistake

[@cheepymcpeepy]

@@veryaveragenerd I thought it was intentional - then realized it was an "ah fuck" kind of smirk he made 😂

[@vincentfloyd4344]

Thank you GEMS!!! Without you I would have never discovered this amazing most beautiful instrument of God's words!!! Nick shoulders amazing brother!!!

[@leachcreate]

Dang what a cool location to film this in. This guy is a legend

[@McCumbo]

Obsessed with Nick and ‘Okay, Crawdad’ currently. It’s been the highlight of my lockdown. Videos like this just give it another layer of brilliance.

[@ManScoutsofAmerica]

Me too and my daughters are not happy about it.

[@kathleeeenlynn]

Highlight of my lockdown too.

[@YanouFishel]

same here, gf hates me now for it

[@Leos_life98]

im jumping on the bandwagon me too haha i found nick recently and i cannot get enough i listen to both of the albums he has of spotify daily

[@algernonsblackwoods5859]

So glad you guys got Nick on. Yodel on brother!!!!

[@gn2585]

Croonin' to ghosts down Typhoid Alley. If that doesn't sum up 2020.... Great song. Thanks for the music Nick. Your music always puts a smile on my face and a stomp in my boots.

[@jamsforyams]

This is the best channel on KZbin hands down. Absolutely stunning every time

[@mikec.7283]

Isn't it great?! I love Western AF, too. They and the incredible talents they get have helped me stay sane as of late. Nick Shoulders is definitely among my favorites.

[@RoryLynott]

Nick Shoulders not only knocks me on my ass each and every listen, he also gives me the desire to be a better human and give unto others no matter who they are.

[@kailomsdalen2900]

Yeeessss! Been waiting to see this beautiful mans face again singing his lovely little tunes. Thank you Nick for sharing your unique voice with us, you will surely go down with the legends.

[@AJayWade]

Fantastic! Been looking forward to hearing more from Nick Shoulders and this really delivers

[@RayStevens1965]

What an amazing voice! Best yodel I've heard in a long long time.

[@maryalice5357]

I love his voice, music and humor.

[@ThrashingCas]

Finally, i have been waiting too long for Nick to pop up on GemsonVHS!

[@Woopigdippers]

Nick, love you man. So glad to see the recognition you deserve.

[@BioshockChicken]

“There’s some Led Zepplin graffiti in here I may or may not have been a part of.” This dude just gets cooler every time I see him.

[@gremlinvibe]

His voice is so perfect for his style. 👌

[@travisschaffer9752]

Ever think that's why it's his style?

[@illinthizz420]

This song is incredibly clever, Nick never heard of you until today, god bless my dude!

[@grouseman1994]

Hard to believe this has only been out for a year how many times I’ve listened to this song on repeat in the kennel. This to me is a workin around the kennel with pointing dog pups on the woah bench kinda song

[@abbanjo13]

Really been digging his stuff lately.

[@robertpeterson8640]

I love how Nick opens up his mouth and lets it fly all the way from the bottom of his belly. His sense of pitch is confident too. Wonderful, winning personality too.

[@JtrainMedia]

I'm so glad I discovered Nick's music man.

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

what a great voice mate, Respect from the UK

[@BoulevardTrash99]

"I'm so lonesome, mama tried" is my next tattoo.

[@veronicar5504]

My cousin has mama tried tatted on the side of his neck

[@Kosmo999]

You guys are cool

[@barbara1314]

I love it! 🔥✝️🤠🐎🎶💐🇺🇸 Happy holidays 🎁🦌🎄🎀

[@patrickodonovan5066]

You are amazing. Bravo!!

[@mattbritt8320]

YESSSSSSS. Been anxiously waiting for this to pop up.

[@looking4afix]

Same!

[@kurtjoob9082]

I've been pumped for this since you guys started posting about about it on IG and man, blew my expectations. Well done.

[@PRRrailfan]

Love it! Nick is an awesome artist!

[@stonewallsquad3343]

As a native Arkansawyer and Ozarker, this really hits home.

[@trasedewey4182]

Applaud. your voice deserves to be heard please keep up the work love the transitions like the old days

[@pcarter1989]

Thank you for keeping Hank Sr. alive!

[@andrewhill1362]

I knew you’d get Nick on here eventually. Great video!

[@cdymcclanahan]

My new hobbie...playing people nick shoulders and showing them his bad ass jams!

[@invictagothica]

A fellow Cody coyote (John is a nickname)

[@cdymcclanahan]

@@invictagothica sho nuff

[@ianshortall3356]

Well you don't hear a voice like that very often, bravo Mr. Nick!!!

[@toastoftowne1076]

Bringing the mullet back. Right on Diggin every bit of this. Muchos Aloha

[@trajanfidelis]

Need more songs like this

[@Gazpaccio]

Thank you kind sir! Great song!

[@michaeld1574]

Well done. Great performance and recording. Love this channel.

[@heathkish6901]

My whole day is made!

[@giannamiracle47]

Just one night with him would be wild. I just want to have like a 20 hour conversation with him. New obsession for a while. So unique and confident... ahhhhh. Love it!

[@shelbycriswellart]

HELL YEAH love me some nick shoulders

[@riddyarman30]

Heck yea Nicky Bob!!!

[@KattZaSoul]

You truly are just quite a delight! I hadn't heard several songs release recently. Yodeling is on point, holy G-uacamole! Enjoy your continuous wonderment, it's quite becoming.

[@Br0klahoma]

Nick is one of my favorite artists

[@canigohomeplz]

I love this hope you guys do more stuff with Nick soon

[@GemsOnVHS]

got tons more with Nick and some other Arkansas heros.

[@canigohomeplz]

happy to hear it thank you and keep up the good work

[@outlawpete6728]

Some “ booming -voice “ for sure !!.. great stuff Gems & Nick .. keep safe ☘️

[@garrettshockey4111]

Good way to start the day

[@Galiuros]

This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

[@NeilGregoryJohnson00]

Hell yea Nick Shoulders.. Get it buddy!

[@Elkfoe]

Depression and alcoholism brought me here :D

[@87FordMudder]

Like 70% of the artists on this channel make me wish I could have them out for a bonfire and bullshit session. The other 30% intimidate the hell out of me.

[@trog5184]

I love it

[@noahtysonhighlonesome8117]

I absolutely love him!

[@2ndhandchoke]

This man is an angel

[@bettyism_]

This is amazing!!

[@quincyallenflint]

Fantastic!

[@brycedallmeyer7541]

Love, love, love

[@grouseman1994]

Hell of a song bud great work

[@jakewick9458]

God almighty, nick can do it like nobody else!

[@adrianfugate5107]

I love it even more now I know hes from Arkansas!

[@Heffy90]

liked before i even heard, knew it was gunna be a banger

[@hunter892157]

I grew up traipsing around that tunnel and trestle. 2006 was peak shenanagins out there 🤣. Great stuff!

[@GemsOnVHS]

maybe you ran into the nicky bob shoulders one dark cold evening... chooo chooo

[@JEHNLEROY]

The yodel he does in this song sounds like the yodeling from Raising Arizona

[@ianparker1]

Love that movie

[@shannonmcneil3662]

There's something kind of hot about a yodel idk lol 🖤 I love the little things he tells about himself and where he's from before and after the songs too.

[@kaisakakara2996]

He is GENIUS!

[@Calico-Zac]

G for Genius

[@outpostbabu676]

Man! This is sooo good!

[@matthewharvey8755]

I live in the Ozarks 😁 wouldn't trade it for anything. Arkansas is the place for me!

[@GemsOnVHS]

i love it out there, great place. i used to live in the missouri section of the ozarks.

[@matthewharvey8755]

@@GemsOnVHS I tried moving to KCMO and instantly knew it wasn't for me. I waited for my first vacation then transfered back to Arkansas lol.

[@tunesgarage]

Ewwww. Grody Arkansas boys. Missouri ozarks tho 👌. Even tho were all relatively 20 to 40 minutes from each other lol

[@nickjohnson410]

This a New American Classic

[@ahodbikes]

Can someone explain his comment at the beginning to me? Where does he to play where they make him feel weird or not welcome back? Nick's an incredible musician and seems like a great guy. I'm sorry to hear that anywhere would not receive him in that light.

[@samhyde6395]

Been waiting for this video.

[@yeastie713]

"Im so lonesome that mama tried" lmao

[@svtirefire]

I think he said mama tried

[@gravesx000]

Those are both part of classic country songs... Hank and Merle

[@yeastie713]

@@svtirefire Thanks, edited. I believe thats what my drunkass meant to write.

[@Soulomig]

Excellent

[@bobbyswift5384]

AWESOME

[@user-bf2mp5vr2v]

I'm only commenting so that the algorithm puts Nick out there

[@jawless7616]

Got some land in Eureka Springs. I love NW Arkansas

[@kathleeeenlynn]

So good.

[@Freedirtrecords]

heck of a song

[@Woopigdippers]

Amazing

[@RoamingFibonacci]

Amazing.

[@sushidog5312]

I love that ending😂❤

[@Holio88]

Hell ya a new one! Love your fuckin music, Nick. me and my family will be jamming this song while we're picking the garden

[@Holio88]

Till this day 🎵

[@andrewscott95]

I wanna play in this guys band. Nick, if you see this, I'm almost willing to quit my job to go on tour. I play any instrument with strings. This is my application.

[@zachadams5415]

That was insanely good!

[@TimeTravelinHendrix]

Good song, sicker hair cut.

[@matthewmccrum1489]

Nick is the man

[@lashermayfair0]

At the end of the song, my 10 year old said "well, you might leave this world alive if you're an astronaut..."

[@Woopigdippers]

He’s Great

[@westoniii]

I listened to all the albums on spotify, this one stuck out

[@JB-fq9lg]

so good!

[@will-wright]

How'd you do the 3 cam setup? Multiple takes? The wide looks like it would show the profile b cam if it was all just one take

[@benfringuello]

Haha this song is great! So fun.

[@koonachota]

Looks like the ending scene from Memories of Murder. Great tune!

[@thestreets.aka.joshua]

I bet that sounded wicked af in the tunnel

[@oldtennesseedixon]

Dig this one 🤘

[@gopreds3724]

Good stuff

[@johnisaacdavey]

G for Jesus, G for Genesseeee, G for Jesus, Gee for Genessee.

[@chriswhitejr1689]

😂😂that’s exactly what I thought lol

[@JB-fq9lg]

hell yes!!!