Pretty Paper (Willie Nelson Cover)

A simple lil' rendition of a Willie Nelson Christmas classic. My uncle used to sing this every year as we opened presents. I still picture his mischievous smile when I hear it ❤️
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Guitar: 1959 Harmony H-162 restored by Morris Rowell
Vocal mic & room mic: Warm Audio WA-14s
Guitar mics: Audio-Technica AT813as
Audio interface: Pro Tools Carbon
Camera: iPhone 15 Pro Max

[@lmcq9774]

Love this! Needs to be in a Carson. Christmas Album.

[@hanshuman1382]

Willie will approve. Beautiful.

[@kerrynight3271]

Beautiful song, gorgeous voice.

[@BillyBoy66]

Return of the stache. Nice!

[@FreedomRock44]

Great Job.... Willie and Roy would be proud!!!!!!!!

[@todd2456]

Such a great rendition - and you're SO close to 100K subs!!

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Thank you, and I know 😮. Gotta figure out something special to do!

[@philnye3750]

@@carsonmckeemusic Bout due for another Croce tune ?!?!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

​@@carsonmckeemusicwell done on your number of subs.

[@brokenacoustic]

@@carsonmckeemusic You did it, 100k, congrats man, very well deserved!

[@SergeiLitovko]

I'm just melted.

[@JackFlaps]

I salute you sir and thank you for sharing

[@dungteller367]

Very moving love the lights thank you!

[@williammartin2275]

Before you posted this I swear that I posted Willie's version as my story on Facebook. Great minds blah blah blah 😆. Well done Carson.

[@Yesica1993]

Aw, I love this song! Beautiful, as always. And what a lovely memory.

[@ChrisLahay]

Incredible cover of one of my favourite Christmas songs. Thanks Carson!

[@gigistrus490]

Added to my Christmas playlist. Thank you sir

[@pattidownes5832]

Lo ve this and the light-up cowboy boots are epic! Thank you 🙂

[@Jordan_Thomas]

Tremendous and/or fabulous. I hope you are still writing lots of tunes. It’s important you do this…

[@JimmysBasementStudio]

Great Cover Carson !!! Love this song by Willie Nelson !!! You Nailed it !!! 🎶🎙🎸

[@garytowardmusic]

Excellent stuff. The Christmas lights is Christmas overload though lol. Love this song and your voice perfect as per usual ❤

[@LotusoftheRiver]

I am impressed with your cover, how incredibly beautiful! I love both versions of this lovely song. 👍❤️

[@ronwest217]

Simply put, this is why I subscribed!

[@JLP7030]

You are so talented! Every piece you offer is beautifully done. Thank you!

[@sharonthomas3305]

Always Loved this song

[@Eaglemerritt]

I like how you matched the tempo of the song to the flashing of the Christmas lights. 😂 Nice job sir ❤

[@michelleflick1937]

Well done, Carson. This song is especially meaningful at this time with those lyrics.

[@graemetimoney7002]

A beautiful version , thanks Carson. I love this song which has a fascinating story behind it.

[@kslc625]

This song has always been a favorite of mine and your rendition is truly awesome.

[@daveelmer]

Absolutely beautiful rendition of this song. Terrific!!! Simply amazing!!!!!!👍👍👍 Have a merry Xmas!!! Be Well, Dave 😎

[@matthewhansen2126]

Terrific voice

[@EarToTheGroundMusic]

Bright. Illuminating. A real flash of brilliance.

[@cindyduran4236]

Really love this song! You're the best... think you could sing anything. Blessings to you.

[@lindadescafano3749]

I enjoyed this song and you sound great Carson. Love the lights. Merry Christmas 🌲

[@robertmancini52]

Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChaseEaglesonOfficial]

Dude this is beautiful. Your voice gets smoother and smoother by the day! Bootie lights are fire btw.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Thanks man!! These are 90s originals...they used to hang in my room as a kid.

[@ChaseEaglesonOfficial]

@@carsonmckeemusic Now they're even cooler because of that!

[@MsTarheelNative]

Execpt for the removal of the "cowboy lights", his childhood bedroom is pretty much frozen time... mostly b/c Mom is just too damn lazy to redecorate.

[@dougjinks5296]

@@MsTarheelNative - Just checked to see that you are Carson's mom . Too funny!😂

[@gbereterbide6440]

Lovely. Thank you.

[@paoloardemagni2067]

You are fantastic! Thank you !

[@547jallen]

Like!Like!Like! The only way I can like more than once. Excellent.

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Wonderful 👏👏

[@anniehildebrand6100]

Beautifully done! One of my many Willie favorites and you do it so well!!

[@doublesharp5795]

your phrasing is perfect and this isn't an easy song to sing - Merry Christmas

[@ronaldszudy8184]

Simple, pure and very touching. Thanks for this choice.

[@danieldoherty2120]

Nicely done, Carson. Merry Christmas!

[@bnspossum]

Excellent cover! Great vocals and guitar playing!!!

[@johnlovell8299]

Thank you for bringing this classic back for us to enjoy! Also thank you for keeping original.

[@ambypatchett479]

Beautiful!

[@kennytamburro317]

Thanks , Carson , that was great ! I just listened to " Christmas in Prison " , also great ! Take care of yourself , and take special care of that voice . We need more young people like yourself who actually took the time to learn how to sing !

[@cynthiachessani6788]

I truly love this! Its wonderful to hear you do a Christmas song. More please ❤

[@williambanks8914]

Feel like a nap now, awesome dude 🎉

[@oceanchicns]

Your voice is incredible....goosebumps ❤

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

Nice Carson! Thanks brother!

[@TKPAWARRIOR]

Simply outstanding and Merry Christmas . . . Well done sir you are a legend keep up the good work!

[@karlheinzgitarre]

Awesome 👍

[@deborahchapman222]

Sooo beautiful 🤩. Hope you have a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years!! Much love, 💗 Debbie from Indiana

[@peterhirt991]

Excellent interpretation

[@rondacolavito1735]

So beautiful! Happy to see you passed 100k subscribers. You deserve millions. Keep making beautiful music. Happy Holidays!

[@chipdayton1625]

Simply fantastic!

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Great job. I’ve loved that song since Roy The Boy Orbison first released it.

[@chrisherald2338]

I love all your stuff, man, but this one is just stellar!!

[@russellbrown1068]

Love everything Carson does. Thanks Mate. Merry Christmas.

[@kurtwederquist5880]

Good God man! That may be the best cover I have ever seen from you!!

[@Growstuff70]

Lovely!

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

'Stache is coming back nicely!

[@davemurphy1]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers

[@Supermankev2001]

I love this song well done

[@me-lg1yw]

Congratulations on reaching 100000🎉

[@burlingtonbill4687]

Beautiful! Love the drop D. Burlington Bill busking currently in Yuma Az..

[@stevencook9167]

Awesome thanks Carson

[@IreneTenllado]

Amazing, as usual!❤

[@steveblomerth]

Nice to see the diminished passing chord use in this simple song.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Willie taught it to me!

[@steveblomerth]

It's a nice chromatic decent from the first position D moving down to the A......And you are a very lucky young musician to learn directly from another great songwriter....And you are definitely becoming one yourself, Carson. @@carsonmckeemusic

[@mdbrewer]

Amazing cover!! Keep up the great work.

[@anthonys239]

Silky!!

[@dianagagne1536]

Beautiful rendition of this song!!

[@dougjinks5296]

Hey Carson. Not particualrly a Willie fan , but you know how to do a cover for sure. Been listening to you and Josh for a few years. Definitely jealous of your singing talent. Hope you guys are still considering doing "Other Favorites" shows, even though Josh and Allison are hitting the road next year. Cheers from Nashville.

[@tokyolane]

100k, Merry Christmas Carson from Marley and crew in Oregon

[@bretthardin9239]

you and Lucas should do a Willie song

[@124marsh]

Hell Yeah!

[@bcworshipsimon]

Nice!

[@alexh4436]

Congrats on 100K subscribers. When do we get the highlight reel?

[@robbyt.5258]

Wow 100K subs!! You deserve it. Congratulations Greetings Robby

[@robbyt.5258]

At any time. And I want to listen to you.

[@terryfitzpatrick5602]

Love your vocals. Nice job.😊

[@MikeS29]

So damn good!

[@steveharvey1876]

Cheers!

[@karelsixl4774]

Carson SUPER !!!!

[@gdbd6181]

great job

[@PierreFromParisFrance]

👍🏻

[@theswellhouse2207]

It’s been said before, but it’s very safe to say I can like any video of yours before even watching it…just wonderful! Be fun to add some mandolin to this one:)

[@dippdobb]

love it. would love to hear you cover a Lukas Nelson song too. just outside of austin!

[@ulsterpatriot1420]

Fantastic

[@carolynbernstein6746]

Very good!!!!❤

[@d-rey1727]

Well done.

[@bgrigg07]

Great cover Carson. Willie would be proud. I'm sure it's a rattlesnake light on your chair, but it sure looks like the turd emoticon! 💩LOL!

[@donaldbutcher1260]

Was this song the inspiration for Peral Jam's " Even Flow " , just asking 😮

[@mikebaggott7802]

Very nice. I would love to here you do some of the tunes from "The Red-Headed Stranger" album. You would sound good singing "Hands on the Wheel," I think.

[@bobofwinnipeg9455]

Would like to see a Leneord Cohen cover. Famous blue raincoat?

[@valleygirl5832]

Gee whiz...I am not a country fan as such..the timbre and musical expression is beautiful.Keep singing,I will keep listening..

[@cathygordon1690]

Love these old songs you do. You have an amazing beautiful voice ❤ although I think the stach should go ❤❤

[@woodybrison]

nice

[@notformoney5555]

sub!!!

[@johnwhitmore5408]

I love that song too, but don't give up your day job.

[@unite4freedom185]

Don't be rude, Did you ever hear yourself sing ? That's probably why you chose to keep your day job. Carson has a very sturdy and unique voice and is very professional in my opinion

[@kvcroft8781]

And what do you do! Smoke dope and live in your moms basement. Please give your rendition of this song.

[@estuardorainmx1566]

Ridiculous! 😂🤣😂

[@jeffereesch]

Carson, what a talent you are!

[@SugarCatLoaf]

Gorgeous!