Original 16 Brewery Sessions - Colter Wall - "Bald Butte"

Outlaw country's leading guitar slinger Colter Wall tells it like it is.

[@winstonchurchill624]

This is, in my opinion, his best song. Someone else said this but I definitely agree, if this song had been released 60 years ago it would be a classic.

[@theKAOSWZRD]

You are correct. This song is incredible

[@nahtan6140]

It's an instant classic

[@TannerHortonMusic]

I always thought it’d make a awesome movie. It’s my favorite colter song too.

[@ianphillips8571]

agreed

[@CowpokeCannoneer]

It’s definitely one of his absolute best written. It’s an incredibly vivid story. And the details and usage of words leaves you speechless.

[@busbystandup1337]

Colter could sing the phone book and I'd still buy the album and see the show

[@jasonpuckett8382]

Busby StandUp I said the same thing about Sturgill a few years ago(I’ve never heard anyone else use say “sing the phone book” 😂🤣)Both have an amazing country voice and SEVERELY underrated guitar prowess

[@austinlacount]

Lol no shit on that

[@jordiejames3552]

Colter Wall, the phone book sessions. Coming soon.

[@asabovesobelow7430]

🙌

[@tigrisdyr6485]

It would be a short concert they are small books now.

[@mattdishman356]

Colter Wall is what modern country music should be.

[@travelersofmyths566]

Amen

[@hunteryoungblood649]

Colters music ain't country.

[@BARRACULA94]

@@hunteryoungblood649 :I

[@shauncoulter9071]

Outlaw Country! Love him. Seen him live twice within 2 months

[@Obrez4027]

@@BARRACULA94 i agree with him its not country but western and folk.

[@losalpes8243]

My dad's family is buried on a butte in South Saskatchewan. His Mom & Dad and 17 of their 18 children. My dad will be their last when we bring his ashes there this summer. Thank you Colter Wall.

[@rmj562]

Fitting that this kid is from Saskatchewan

[@theofficialdirty2444]

God bless. God speed to that frontier. Hope your family rests in Christ and peaceful forevermore.

[@Adam-uo2wp]

Brother ❤

[@thebattlestation7113]

This kid is one of the most epic story tellers in any genre of music. If you can't appreciate this, then I'm afraid your inner Jukebox has done been broken.

[@timcotterill3952]

Broke, not broken… brotha. ;->

[@basstrammel1322]

Take a trip over to VHSonTape and WesternAF, my friend. This genre is more alive then in 50 years. (sorry, that only goes out to those with a broken jukebox)

[@jasoncurrent6609]

Read a mainstream piece that criticizes this session. Honestly made me sick. They claimed his second attempt was much better. Nah, gimmie the heartfelt stuff everytime. Keep your overproduced , for the masses bullshit. It means far less. Even at a glance.

[@isaacshouldice8606]

Those two folks who disliked this video are very likely to be relatives of the McCannon family.

[@2WheelsTrav]

They can catch 3 rounds too!

[@justice1911]

Them damn Mcannons are no good I tell ya

[@beth5633]

how grumpy can you be not liking this!

[@70Slinger]

Good one 😂😂😂

[@calebc9496]

Nice reference to the CWMU (Colter Wall Musical Universe)

[@CowpokeCannoneer]

“Henry took to stealing, robbing on the CP rail. Got the Devil on his shoulder, and the lawman on his tail.” Those are some of the most clever and descriptive lines I’ve ever heard. Boy he can write...

[@garretthunterhodges]

This song chokes me up sometimes man..

[@wyowolf69]

They hit the dirt...he reveled in the sound...epic.

[@schuylerhaussmann6877]

whole song is high level story telling and poetry

[@patrickhooker5697]

Like a holiday in his music

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

his voice and words draw so much attention people rarely mention that he’s an amazing guitarist

[@calebneff5777]

I think about this so often. I'm a session guitarist and I can't play many of his songs. It's incredible how he plays them while singing.

[@valerieickstadt4044]

I don't know what it is but your comment kind of enlightened me about who colter wall reminds me of. Ralph Stanley. Not the music style, but the power his story telling has.

[@jgimpert]

Every time I hear this song it’s like a movie playing in my head.

[@hankwilliamsjr.jr.35]

Its a great song

[@salomaorenato2394]

Great storytelling...

[@hancockfamilyfarms9493]

Man! I am a cattle farmer and have longed for a new musician who sings good cowboy music. Colt does it and does it superbly! This guy rocks!!!

[@patrickhooker5697]

Cowboy music.. u got it not country

[@mathewjilk2910]

This young man is bringing country back all by himself. Real country. Real stories. A true artist.

[@Negative--10-90]

Any song that when you listen to it the lyrics project a movie into your head that you can literally see... Thats real power

[@formerlymattgainey4648]

preach it brother

[@mavacoustic3131]

Every time dude - my only wish was I could sit with my late pops and both envisage this in the same level of awe together ❤❤😊

[@m.d.5324]

This is an instant modern classic cowboy epic. Wall at his best.

[@austinlacount]

M. D. 100% agree. The first time I heard it, it became my all time favorite song.

[@cmbcmbc]

Son, come to Fitzgerald’s Chicago.

[@BENYEET]

Wait till he gets older those will be instant hits

[@wyowolf69]

I think all of these sessions are better than the album versions...way better.

[@ManScoutsofAmerica]

I can’t agree with you. Some of these are better like Kate McCannon but this version is missing a riff that I like. It’s still a great song.

[@thepumler]

Agreed, He is way better live. After the studio and recording people put their 2 cents in they ruin him a bit. I bought some cds and didn't like them so I still listen to the sessions.

[@davidpkm]

I feel the same way but Colter doesn’t like the Sessions stuff. He says it makes him cringe w how forced the vocals are.

[@nickbruno2214]

Back in the day, if I didn't go to school, my dad told me then, your coming to work then, I grew up in Cypress Hills, cutting post, learned how to drive a 66 3 speed chev manual transmission and everyday after work we would stop at the lil lake in the middle of Cypress Hills and we would have fun, god I miss those days, I hardly ever went to school, I never took any books home, I learned everything from my dad, he was my step dad but he's the only dad I knew, I started working 5 years old, everytime we had tests and quizzes at school I always passed, my dad taught me as I worked, I'm so glad I learned from him and all my step brothers and step sister's. The memories are always fresh in my mind, I'm so blessed to have had all the human beings in my life and for air that we breathed and all shared, I'll see you all again dad and brothers and sisters, I know your always around me, I catch a glimpse out of the corner of my eye, I know your all there guiding me to this day, I know your all out there on some other world waiting to come get us when it's our time to leave here, I'm 54 now and it feels like I'm here for another 100 years but that's ok, I know your all out there, I'll see you all again, I can't wait but we all have to run our time here first, I can't wait to start living again, all of us together again. I wish that everyone knew what we all know, the end here is all that matters now, so to all you other human beings here I'll tell you, you have everything to live for here for now but life here has to run its course then the others that are not here are waiting to come get us, so have that to look forward to when you are not feeling yourself or your down, life goes on elsewhere just let your life run its course here, you will understand when you're drawing your last breath, believe in that, believe in god. 5:51

[@zulumonk77]

LIAR 😡

[@CowboyInTheJungle21]

Amazing the story he can weave in under 6 minutes. This might be my favorite Colter song. I feel like I’m in a Louie L’Amour novel every time I hear it.

[@patrickhooker5697]

You said it best

[@masonstaten3493]

You hit the nail on the head. I didn't realize that's how I felt until I read your comment

[@s78814j]

I’ve often thought how awesome this would be to make a short film from this story.

[@dewgreen14]

This version, of this song, is one of the greatest acoustic songs ever. Period.

[@RedboRF]

Legend says Colter hit puberty in the age of 5

[@brandonfarrell7956]

And that's why he is the Chuck Norris of western music

[@coolguy54life99]

Rofl

[@coolguy54life99]

@@brandonfarrell7956 bwhahahaha made me spit my coffee!

[@zarekmichalski4995]

The stories this mans able to tell with his music is incredible. Been listening to him for a couple years everyday and it’s yet to get old.

[@DebrisBall420]

The great ones never die.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

I'll tell you, driving through the desert with no one around and during this winter storm that hit near here, it was eerie listening to this music. It doesn't always snow in the desert but when it does, it snows a lot. I remember sitting outside too, out in the middle of nowhere really and listening to his music. You get transported to another time, a more simple time. I started thinking of the railroads, the trains that no longer ran, all the folk that came before me on the ground I stood and traveled on. Good music paints the best pictures ever. But it also complements your life and travels, enjoying the beautiful scenery. Colter's music is just that.

[@gtbowhunter9086]

Pure Velvety Butter. Never thought I'd say that about another man, but here am, unashamed.

[@jaredgreen3232]

Lol. You ain't the only one

[@xSP3CTREx]

Admiring greatness is the most masculine thing we can do in life, great carpenter builds, ranch hand feeds, and some pluck a six string portal to our souls.

[@X1000Ren]

La personne la plus authentique à l'heure actuelle, tu es un loup parmi les moutons. Merci Colter.

[@JeffinBville]

Colter Wall is like John Prine: You can never get enough.

[@m.d.5324]

I hear a little more Ian Tyson than Prine.

[@douglongacre876]

I do hear J Prine in the guitar an the words are good but there will never be another JOHN PRINE. COLTER might get close

[@dannywilson3489]

Absolutely

[@BennLuvsYou24]

I shared this song to my 15 yo nephew and he loved it.

[@braal7435]

If only this amazing song would have an official video... would be like RDR or spaghetti western movie. Damn i love this song.

[@TheMongolianMage]

Yeah man. Most of Colter's songs would've been better for Arthur's last ride than the song they actually went with

[@brianwatson3705]

Colter was born with a bottle of jack in one hand and a cigar in the other, already wearing his John B Stetson.

[@feelsman7837]

With a mouthful of dip

[@BillTheButcher79]

And his chest and neck soaked in Brut, or maybe Stetson!!

[@zulumonk77]

LIAR 😡

[@brianwatson3705]

@@zulumonk77 hahahahahaha you funny

[@zulumonk77]

@@brianwatson3705 AGAIN WITH THE LIES 😡😡

[@bryanboone1528]

This is hands down my favorite song from Colter Wall and that's saying something cause all of his songs are great. He's the best country/cowboy singer today

[@richardmann4006]

Truly one of the best real western country songs.

[@jottott]

This is his best song, I love em all, but this is true classic western at its finest.

[@johnosborne3907]

All the country bro posers should listen to this!!!

[@craigfurey942]

I’ve been dying to hear him play this aside from on the album, I love it

[@ManScoutsofAmerica]

I kinda miss the slide guitar.

[@andrewp8284]

ManScoutsofAmerica same, and the drum. Both tastefully reinforced his storytelling. Thankfully we have both versions!

[@MICHAELSAMPLE-t5f]

Having lived, worked, fought fire and hunted in many of the places this song passes through, I still feel connected to that wonderful land. Thank you Colter.

[@austinlacount]

WHAT!?!?!?!? I’ve been waiting SOOOOOO long for a bald butte live! Thanks!!!!!

[@stevewilliamson9995]

Man me too. I went to a record store show. At the end he asked “what do y’all want to hear?” I said Bald Butte. He said man that songs like 5 minutes long then played something else.

[@gerrickdastrup8953]

My favorite Colter Wall song. So awesome.

[@m.ericwatson968]

I love this tale and this song, Colter is a natural Western story teller, the whole tale is complete as it comes full circle, master songwriting right here

[@Allagi22]

This is my favorite Colter Wall song so far. It has the lyrical greatness of Sting's "I hung my head" but because of his deep register reminds me of how Johnny Cash covered it. Regardless, truly a great song. No fat on it, from wire to wire, an original and very well done story song.

[@jacobnaugle5694]

This story about Henry sounds like a western, and Colter sings the whole movie to you in five minutes.

[@ericm6264]

Nothing like a good old classic story song!

[@Southwestcatfish]

My pops has been dead 10 years now but i can say for sure that he would have loved this mans music.I would like to here him sing MR SHORTY

[@DillonColtMusic]

My God Colter is amazing. Truly a God given talent.

[@thetowerfantasymusic]

My favourite song... So delicious to hear a new version !

[@schuylerhaussmann6877]

one of the best songwriters i have ever seen, and I have listened to a whole lot of music and genres. the craziest part is he's still just a kid!

[@JoshDisher]

I absolutely love music that tells a story like this... Kenny Rogers would be proud! Can you imagine Colter singing "Coward of the county"? I get chills just thinking about it...

[@johnoriordan7419]

Love this guy. Love from Ireland.

[@aradcliffe585]

Colt my brother, your still kill'n it..Making the rest of us real Canucks proud son. Keep Churnin'em out

[@edwarddavenport9881]

I'd happily pay to listen to this guy sing an Ikea instruction manual.

[@davidyoung8048]

Just discovered Mr wall. Never listened too country music before. So feel lucky that I get too listen to so many great tunes. That just keep getting better.

[@ClintZold]

What a story and what a way to tie the chorus back in at the end. Incredible writing.

[@williamsr1988]

I heard this song when I was too young to appreciate it... It's 7 years later and it makes me cry now.

[@HB23000]

He has so many killer songs...but this is my favorite....never heard it live.

[@kendolson1123]

This song has single handedly sparked my desire to songwrite. I absolutely lose myself in each line of this song.

[@jgmoviesandvideo]

The mixes on these sessions. Tiny desk could not do better. These are superb. Listen all.

[@countryboycansurvive7663]

My favorite song of colters

[@ManScoutsofAmerica]

I don’t think I could put the “favorite” label on any of his songs.

[@travelersofmyths566]

Dang, this feller is absolutely the best one alive......

[@mitchelldean7067]

Never heard anyone that can make you feel more like your robbing a train in the wild west

[@nabijames434]

If I was a producer, i made a movie from this song. Colter is a genius 👏🏻👌🏻

[@xSP3CTREx]

If folks asked what the song in my heart sounded like. This. Is. Music. 🎶

[@MrBwinning]

Holy cow why were you sitting on this one? Absolutely amazing. Thank you for releasing it!

[@eloramaxwell7020]

The western John Wick. Seriously this could be a great western movie.

[@teddybearaf1477]

Yup

[@quercuslobata3776]

Complete package. Unique outstanding voice, soulful lyrics, great stories and wonderful exceptional picking. Haggard, Nelson, Cash, Jennings combined.

[@sgenetti77]

This is such an expansive, yet sparse, song. Its wonderful! Leaves your imagination space to breathe. Love this guy. He and Billy Strings should tour. They can call it the "Toying With Your Emotions Tour", lol.

[@tesfurdo]

He makes me feel like i was there... like I'm Henry. THAT'S music.

[@ViciousTuna2012]

This is the perfect song

[@davidwoodhouse1054]

I want to see the movie, this song deserves one.

[@andrewfountaine3624]

A true story teller. Legend in my book !!

[@DavidBrooks-f8p]

It's like reading a Louis Lamour book in five minutes,God bless artists like Colter Wall.

[@juliachristinaheikamp246]

Damn, that guy's got me sitting here for over an hour... I was actually trying to "recover" from Sierra Ferrel, when I kept stumbling over his name in the comments. I get it, now. Low and behold, I need booze ...

[@theofficialdirty2444]

This mofo has had me enthralled for years. Finally commenting. This is the best country ive heard for a long time. How TF it cane from Canada is beyond me anf makes me cry for American country music. God bless you Colter please keep going like i know you have. I'll keep buying every song, album and EP you put out.

[@chad13dnvr]

How am i just hearing this? So good

[@Guy1105Fawkes]

As always, great performance ✌️

[@robertwilson6270]

He can tell a story like my grandpa and uncle's would its great one of the best srtorytellers of this generation

[@AlanSilva-bu1kp]

Be trynna have a thicker voice now. I've been listening to his Original 16"s live sessions for the last few months and never get tired of it.

[@georgepeterson6847]

This is artistry of the highest order. A song like this written by a teenager is absolutely incredible. A motion picture in a song.

[@Country.Kid.98]

Colter Wall is one of the best country singers out for todays country if you wanna call it that I personally wouldnt

[@DebrisBall420]

Jesus Christ this is a great song!!

[@coolguy54life99]

What a great storyteller

[@Derek-rv3ee]

Didn't see this video till now, get it out there Great Western!

[@chipmiller9163]

This beats the hell out of mainstream country

[@nathankornegaymusic]

I've been waiting for the live version of this for so long.

[@markmclendon8621]

great sense of history in addition to the song writing and performance much like the novel "Cold Mountain" the book not the Movie Bald Butte and the river Wapiti are part of my lore much like Grand Father Colter is my spirit animal (something for a 70 year old to say about a 20 something)

[@richardearle8612]

Man I love this song

[@pricemedlin5651]

Damn he’s such a good story teller

[@bentindle9036]

The story telling of Marty Robbins with the booming voice like Johnny Cash. Colter Wall is great.

[@blakecranford7198]

Kate mcCannon and snake mountain blues is the best songs in the world in the history of songs! All of colter walls music is excellent but those two songs will forever be my favorite!

[@dmitrisasic8992]

Love ya bud...ya tell a song that any live person can feel...

[@zeaugust0]

In a world of Keshas we need more Colters

[@jameshetfield1884]

Amazing voice

[@brendan8363]

This is the sound of the Old Testament steeped in whiskey, wrapped in tobacco, and served on a bed of crushed glass.

[@JohnAllen-s8w]

his best song imo

[@johncox3974]

That guitar fucking rattles like old bones. I love it.

[@JS-.-]

Original 16 hit the jackpot with Coulter. He is by far the best that’s played at the brewery. No disrespect to the others, of course!

[@BennLuvsYou24]

Thanks for posting this performance.

[@codymilewski2888]

The day i die i want nothing but his music at my funeral starting with nose on the grindstone ❤

[@krissperry6225]

Joe Rogan 'bout to blow this channel out of the water!

[@jaredgreen3232]

Right? He just talked about how he wanted to get him in the podcast a couple days ago too, but his people told em he was being a ranch hand and didn't have time. Pretty cool.

[@johnmathewson6630]

“Henry sat there laughing up his blood” I love that line. It says a lot. He knew his life would would end with hot lead tearing through his body. I imagine a feeling of relief in his death, and that line perfectly portrays his content, anger, and relief in his death. Such a beautiful line

[@WOODALLY]

for what it's worth, the word "laughing" can be used by some folks as another word for coughing. not sure which way Colter meant it though

[@ViciousTuna2012]

I'm fairly certain he meant literally laughing. If I had to envision it that laughing would involve coughing too. It paints a sardonically comedic image. (comedy in the tragic sense. Think Greek) @@WOODALLY

[@kantessafields6700]

He needs to turn this story into a movie

[@nicolinewsom7179]

This voice can tell me any story. And I Pray that I can hear the truth still.🥃

[@codyshelburne9595]

Great song and great story!

[@dwaynesmith1979]

You know it's a great song when you can literally picture this as if you were watching a movie! When's the movie coming out? LOL

[@ViciousTuna2012]

Seriously this single song has a better plot and storyline than most modern day movies/television. The way he sings the intro, but you don't know the context, then circles back around to it at the end and you realize why that line is being sung...it gives me chills. At first you hear the refrain on a surface level. At the end the full weight of why those lines are being sung hits you and it has so much impact. I could write a whole paper on this song it's so incredibly good.