Nick Shoulders | "Miss'ippi" | Western AF

[@WesternAF]

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[@sam4secretary]

y'all thinking about adding more merch? I'd love to have Western AF koozies at tailgates...

[@WesternAF]

We definitely have those in the store

[@joeyride58]

Did just that... Now on the posse!!! Got my coozies , stickers and a T as well🍻 Cheers 🤠

[@79series]

@@joeyride58 whats a coozie

[@WesternAF]

@@joeyride58 all hail you captain

[@kritiosboy]

The man, the legend, the voice, the whistle...the mullet.

[@adamw4469]

How to kidnap me: "Hey Nick Shoulders is singing in this dirty culvert over here..."

[@PatDaddi]

To be fair you'd hear them ol bird calls from a mile away. But I'd still go check it out 🤣

[@bendingriver7101]

One of the things I love about Nick is how raw he is. All of the artists on your channel are raw, but Nick has a certain level of punk rawness that is just so honest and real and it keeps me coming back for more. There's nothing between me and his voice, between me and his feelings, between me and the lyrics, it's just so raw. Thanks Nick and thanks to y'all for capturing this

[@BlaiseGuldMusic]

💯

[@kuhlmccoy9517]

What he said 🙌 👏🙏

[@zacharyjoiner8272]

Yes to this. Nick has some serious edge to him

[@victorkreig6089]

punk? Hombre this is how most singing used to be period, hell specifically the 1920's folk he inflects upon regularly in his vocals. Ya'll need to learn yer history before its forgotten for good

[@bendingriver7101]

@@victorkreig6089 is your implication simply that because something predates punk it's not punk? Because like, I LOVE jazz music and Bebop Jazz predates punk but to me Bebop is punk as fuck. I don't really see your point. Stop gatekeeping

[@jayscott7638]

Hair of a Poodle, voice of an angel ;)

[@Muttonchop_USA]

If somebody made a Nick Shoulders action figure would that be a toy poodle?

[@cedarriver]

Bit late to the game, but there you go, lyrics and chords below. Love Nick's music so much, a real inspiration! Capo on 2, D tuning aka 2 half steps down. You can play it in Standard tuning without Capo as well though The A7 is always played just for one stroke before switching to the E, listen closely to get the timing. if its too complicated, just stay with the A Intro E A Am E B7 E Verses E A A7 E / E B7 / E A A7 E / E B7 E Chorus A A7 E / A Am F# B7 / E A E / E B7 E / E B7 E Interlude E B7 E Chorus 2 A A7 E / A Am F# B7 / E A E / E B7 E A / E B7 E A Am E B7 E [Intro] [Verse 1] Under every yellow moon by your side I sweat and swoon Every evening closes slow we guide our way by city’s glow If you’re lost and low as I, be the road I walk at night I hope you’re resting where the willows all grow [Chorus] Where you’ve been, I’ll never pry, fallow land and bigger skies All I ask of you tonight is guide each wandering light I will not die in Louisianne, I’ll gaze upon you while I can Roll along big water, roll low Roll along big water, roll low [Interlude] [Verse 2] You’re high above me while I sleep, I sing my secrets to your deep An endless front porch lying naked before doom Every lower I spend my days for your mercy the crescent prays Don’t forget all of the ones you laid low [Chorus] Where you’ve been, I’ll never pry, fallow land and bigger skies All I ask of you tonight is guide each wandering light Be it Natchez or Creole Queen on your banks we softly sing Roll along big water, roll low Roll along big water, roll low

[@carollizc]

Why is this guy not topping the country charts?

[@TheVeek192]

Are you spreading the word? Sharing the videos? Etc?

[@lashermayfair0]

Because, to quote Hank III, "the grand Ole opry ain't so grand anymore"

[@Tokinjester]

@@lashermayfair0 i have to admit, I wasn't overly impressed with Sierra's appearance there last year. I'm not old-school country (to say the least!) and although I'm aware of the grand ole opry and the place it holds in some people's memories, I don't think people like Sierra, Nick, Ben Tod, Jason Dea West etc. really need it

[@lashermayfair0]

@jimo9555 no they definitely don't need it! It's a relic, and youtube is a much bigger stage than the Opry. I just thought it was a good place to throw in that line from Hank 3 lol

[@Tokinjester]

@@lashermayfair0 Hank might make it to the Opry himself 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4W3hZelea2Flc0

[@mbennett024]

I’ve never not been blown away by Nick Shoulders. Love him.

[@NextenBlade]

This still remains Nick's best performance in my mind. The big finish at 3:26 gives me chills every time.

[@andrewtaylor8882]

Excuse me while I watch this 1000 times on repeat.

[@reedosell5002]

Love that this guy doesn't try to be anything he isn't.

[@theverdantfern]

Nick's music really is magical. His bird calls & vocals make tears spring to my eyes every time.

[@gray9382]

I half expected a gator to come out of the shadows while he was playing Luckily for Nick the music's so good the gator would probably just stop and listen

[@adamw4469]

Just got to see Nick live recently and it is absolutely one of my favorite live shows I've ever been to. The banter, the whistlin', the tunes, the jokes...the mullet.

[@donnope4414]

I saw Nick live about 3 weeks ago. I’ve easily been to 200+ concerts in my life and Nicks show was easily top 10 ever. The man has an absolutely infectious presence and his raw talent is mesmerizing to see in person. Words can’t describe how happy I am to live in a time where I can listen to Nick Shoulders.

[@josephrasbold2180]

i love how the running water sort of sounds like applause after he's done playing lol

[@bygodfreeman]

The reason i cant listen to "country radio". Thanks Western AF!

[@jamieross5848]

He's a helluva whistler

[@TradeBrigade]

What an absolute beauty. Acoustics and all in those tunnels.

[@lordfordification]

Could you imagine his voice at Red Rocks in Colorado?

[@WesternAF]

Make it happen Buck

[@aaronakins1586]

Lemme know if it happens I wanna be there never been would love to see em there ! And furthermore 100 dollars says he winds the united states whistle competition if they ever have 1 lol !

[@victorkreig6089]

Dont have to imagine, he's been there

[@lordfordification]

@@victorkreig6089 but Nick hasn't.

[@redheadedrainman5142]

I just can't stop loving this guy

[@jacklarkin6282]

I grew up in AR, just 45 minutes from Faytown, it brightens my soul to know at least someone in this state is making a statement, like ol Johnny Cash did in his days.

[@jacques8290]

Can't wait to see this man live in Edinburgh!

[@dangerdan2592]

How was the show?

[@fionncaomanac339]

Having grown up on the Mississippi river right at the tail end of the Ozark mountains I can surely say he perfectly encompassed the vibe of the river.

[@bendunn5772]

Whooeeee what a tune. Love the splishy splash at the start

[@elmac1285]

One of the first songs of his I ever heard. One of my favourites and always will be

[@kitwannen]

Good lord that is good. Too good.

[@Heffy90]

Day later and i cant get this song out of my head!

[@scottbrandon5053]

We love you brother! Shine on. I hope our paths cross one day. Roll along big water.

[@kalebtorres4741]

I discovered Mr shoulders a little over a year ago, every time I listen to his voice it brings me back to when I started that chapter in my life, out of school going into my first job, losing most of my friends and making new ones thank you for the music bud

[@looking4afix]

Neck and shoulders! 🤠

[@frozemoments39]

Above all else. Haha

[@Michaelversusworld]

Nick makes me proud to be from Arkansas.

[@nicholaseverett9564]

Nick is that dude - my favroite song of his

[@masterblaster5947]

Nick Shoulders is my new favorite artist

[@victorkreig6089]

Neck Shoulders is always a fun time, reminds me of my old home in the backwoods

[@sitnstill4now]

Such a classic yet dynamic sound, a little bit of everything.

[@edelchristop7]

That was so dang good.

[@leimaniax]

Epic. Such real heart in there. An artist. Well done, Nikybop. We’re proud of you.

[@robhenry4197]

I love the end scene as much as I love the song 😂😂

[@dmw282]

I whistle every day and my jaw most literally dropped when he came out with that right out of the gate.

[@faust167]

Damn, boys. Another good'n.

[@mequillabaker4303]

Food for the soul

[@ryanquiriconi2318]

Never cease to amaze me

[@goatskindreams]

that ending. love chris

[@joshuagallagher3669]

He needs to come over to the uk

[@jacktheraibutters]

He is. In November!

[@00MSG]

This surely can become a classic one day

[@catherinepage6969]

Just bought my tickets for Edinburgh ❤️ This is dream come true stuff!!!

[@Fowlerman54]

The best to ever do it!

[@Whihi12]

I always instantly open new Western AF uploads, but when it's a Nick Shoulders video youtube has a hard time to keep up.

[@albertaspetkevicius7652]

'bout time we got something new from our main man Nick! Raw as always.

[@LadywatchingByrd]

So lovely. Perfect acoustics in that dreary locale. Thank you!!!

[@Heffy90]

What a song wow! Lyrics and the highs and lows are all perfect!

[@thevikingredneck8496]

Better voice than all these other people nowadays.. No technology

[@Tokinjester]

I'm still relatively new to country having been introduced to Nick, Sierra and Ben Tod about four or five years ago. They're all crazy talented writers, musicians and lyricists and up there with the best from any genre I've ever listened to...but in terms of a pure country voice alone, for me it's Jason Dea West ... especially on _Lone Wolf_ and _Pray for Breath_

[@axle1717]

God damn, imagine the temptation hearing this coming out of a dark sewer. Straight up IT stuff

[@workingtitle5742]

To the six people who disliked this, who hurt you?

[@julieh4481]

Gave me chills - wonderful

[@gdubbg5306]

Wow! Dude just straight up hypnotized me!

[@Emma-pw8rt]

Effortless! thanks to all involved ❤️ loved the dancing in the river x

[@jayc3103]

Your a true legend bro

[@squireller]

So excited to see you live in November. Amazing talent 👏 Thanks western AF for introducing his music to me last year ❤

[@Crushenator500]

Love this guy. Even got me a tshirt.

[@jasonbell2070]

I liked it. The songs you (feel) always come across better

[@McCumbo]

See you on November 7th at The York in Bolton Nicky Bob. Can't wait for it.

[@1nutgarage39rat6]

This is pretty good stuff, not to mention its only an hour from home. Cool to see someone doing some cool stuff in the Midwest area

[@mariemilligan1723]

Great setting for the video and performance! Thanks for sharing with us 🙏🏻🎵

[@frozemoments39]

Teach me Obi Neck Kanobi

[@davidpiacenti2601]

Primed for the Denver show!

[@charlottemckenzie5259]

Beautiful

[@donaldzackson1765]

old "Neck" playin us a nice one.

[@maryorrill2449]

Fairytale country love it

[@dollarcountry6749]

Absolutely killing it bud

[@Cookiesucc]

Love it

[@Brianvanmoustache]

Hell yea!

[@klaytonpeterson1596]

Excellent

[@michaeldelvalle106]

The thing is, Nicky Bob has at least four vidya's that belong in the Gems/Western AF Hall of Fame!

[@della6425]

Saw ya in Hollywood in early ‘22. Now I got tickets for SF and PHX in a few weeks!

[@seraphim7512]

My 3?year old has that hair cut... I like yer style kid

[@oceantyde7891]

Under every yellow moon By your side I sweat and swoon Every evening closes slow We guide our way by city’s glow If you’re lost and low as I Be the road I walk at night I hope you’re resting where the willows all grow Where you’ve been, I’ll never pry Fallow land and bigger skies All I ask of you tonight Is guide each wandering light I will not die in Louisianne I’ll gaze upon you while I can Roll along big water, roll low You’re high above me while I sleep I sing my secrets to your deep An endless front porch lying naked before doom Every lower I spend my days For your mercy the crescent prays Don’t forget all of the ones you laid low Where you’ve been, I’ll never pry Fallow land and bigger skies All I ask of you tonight Is guide each wandering light On your banks we softly sing Roll along big water, roll low Roll along big water, roll low

[@catherinepage6969]

Absolutely epic ❤️

[@alexjones3556]

The scene reminds me of a book called Suttree. The city rat looking for a way to rob the Knoxville bank.

[@zulutonic]

The Freddy Mercury of Country Music

[@loveonwheels202]

I love Nick shoulders. Another solid one turned in. I'm from MS, so I was literally just thinking to myself, will it be about the actual state or just involve the river? Always a coin flip lol.

[@Gnrua23]

I'll see you in Dublin later in the year

[@alexgray8804]

dope

[@tickleevergreen9418]

Reminds me of a twangy Joe diffie but this guy is awesome

[@theghostmotel9639]

Hard to pick the real hero.. Western or Nick.. IDK.. Maybe we don't need hero's and just agree that this content is ACE !

[@carsandchrist40]

Well that was western af👏

[@mikebrisebois]

Un….. fucking….. believable.

[@casebogue6526]

Wow

[@joeturner8184]

Wow! Who is this guy and why haven't I heard him before!

[@benjaminj.7897]

Can we get Cole Chaney performing Coalshooter? Is it too much to ask to have him perform it at the entrance of a coal mine?

[@bryana297]

Man I met you outside of a motel in Jackson, Tennessee. Saw you packing up your guitar on the way out and I hollered at ya cuz I play too(talked about fingerstyle). Didn't know you were big time like this. Wish I could have learned a few tricks from you. Good stuff bro! Blues ✌. Subscribed...I'll be checking you out. 👍

[@neckshoulders]

So cool to know ya looked up the tunes bud, wish we coulda talked more blues! Next time I’m coming through the area I’ll try and stay at that spot, I met Cowboy too and couldn’t find his band on here, but it was cool as hell to catch up and run into other pickers out in the world. Check out Lottie Kimbrough and Cedell Davis for some of my favorite Arkansas weirdo blues players, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe of course. Keep singin em!

[@bryana297]

@@neckshoulders awesome. 👍 i'm working out a few tunes right now. 206 if you ever come back through.

[@randytrashcan]

Fuckin' great.

[@tesssmith9044]

I absolutely hate whistling. i do mean hate it… then i happened across Nick. i was like Damn! so this is real whistling. I still hate whistling except for you nick, i can listen to you all day.

[@Oshidwhaddup]

Tell Nicky Bob to keep up those COVID covers. They were the best!

[@Sugarwater5057]

Would have loved to hear a luke bell collaboration...r.i.p.

[@jayc3103]

Can we sell say UNDERRATED

[@maddielaura5950]

FUCK YEAH NWA ARKANSAS!

[@SabrinaAngel]

👏

[@irishwristwatch8520]

Anyone know the name of his merch dude? He was cool and I forgot