ryan adams

oh my sweet carolina

[@Bitty62268]

I have every Ryan Adams CD, including the Whiskey Town Cd's and the Cardinals Cd's, and I can honestly say there is not one song on any of the Cd's that I don't adore. Sometimes an artist comes along that makes music that just awakens something in you, it makes you feel more, it permeates your soul. Ryan Adams music does that for me, no matter how many times I listen to his music it never loses the intensity of the first time I heard it.

[@mojojojo787]

I'm gonna say it, it's contentious but I'm gonna say it. Ryan Adams' is the best American song writer since Bob Dylan.

[@Ryan-xg5my]

Townes Van Zandt is best American song writer since Bob Dylan, but since Townes started in the 70's, I would say Ryan Adams is the best American song writer since Townes.

[@mojojojo787]

Ryan Campbell Hey Ryan, I don't know Townes, this is probably embarrassing but thanks for the tip. If he's in the calibre of the other two names mentioned I'm definitely missing out.

[@austindwiggins7088]

mojojojo787 listen to Townes, for the love of all that is good and awesome about music, listen to Townes.

[@DEACON006]

After 56 years of listening for me the order is: Townes, Dylan, Prine, Clark, and Adams. Ryan Adams is a true genus and extremely underrated.

[@quad1000]

Does that mean he passed up James Taylor along the way?

[@KatharinaDiboma]

Love Ryan. Can’t wait to see him on stage again. The elegance of his songwriting and his musical sensibility are one of a kind. Best songwriter of our generation, hands down.

[@michaelsmorrison]

Carolina I used to dream of Carolina Till I moved to Tennessee... Made all my moves when I was younger Now I am sitting on the porch By a road that calls to me Listening to the thunder Of a fast approaching storm Letting memories drag me under While the bottle keeps me warm... M. S. Morrison

[@brucegold6560]

that's beautiful

[@benmoore701]

That's an awesome poem

[@faiskmariano2436]

An amazing natural harmonic on his guitar by 0:51 !!! Love Ryan !!!

[@eugejnr1]

Haha only the super clued in hear such dynamite!!

[@sfreud2079]

thought the same thing!

[@kateabney7215]

This is literally the best version of this song I've ever heard. Currently in North Carolina, where I've been for a week. A South Carolinian born and bred. Ryan perfectly captures the pleasures of being from the South.

[@stephenweathersby1054]

I know right!!....Ive heard every recorded version of this over and over but the raspyness of his voice and maybe his "state of mind" here kept the tempo a little slower and heartfelt.....hes a much better singer these days but this is classic.

[@rutke467]

the amount of soul Ryan puts into his music is amazing, and almost mind blowing, one of the great artists of a generation.

[@jmueske]

Been a huge fan since Whiskeytown. Can't get enough of Ryan's solo stuff lately. Thirsting for more records!

[@RatStravaganza]

I love Ryan Adams. His songs are full of so much and it's something to relax to.

[@exceptionallyelevated1350]

One of my all time favorites. This song did a lot for me in my youth as a person and a signer songwriter.

[@SCMowbray]

Simply amazingly beautiful! Saw Ryan in Vancouver almost a year ago now, and was probably one of the best shows I've ever seen at the Commodore! Ryan couldn't sing any more from the heart!!

[@danielq030189]

I'm from Kentucky and living in Germany and that one line leaves me in tears everytime. I know exactly what you're feeling.

[@Tyler767]

this song really hits home for me...Ryan Adams has to be one of the best if not the best of this generation...period

[@hamquestion]

This song is about hurt and pain. Which is something the youngsters of today wouldn't know anything about.

[@123hero321]

As a welshman living in London this makes me cry and reminds me of home every time I hear it, the line "may you one day carry me home" has so much meaning for me, amazing song, end of.

[@RoordaMike]

Never before have I heard a guy mix rock and roll and country so well. Not to mention his absolutely inspired lyrics. This man is a unrecognized genius. If you know of him, you love him. If you don't you write him off as another country act. He's so fucking good though. I can't get enough.

[@joeburton77]

this is just perfection..every note he plays and every note he sings is just sublime..wonderful..this is what music is all about.. and the lyrics!!OMG!

[@MalmoSofia]

I can listen to this again, again and over again...

[@RenegadePureAcoustic]

Ryan Adams at his absolute best. Stripped back, pure and heart-felt. Where did it all go wrong from this much talent? Bring back the real Ryan we see here!!!

[@macfae]

I don't care how many times I hear it, this song brings tears to my eyes and breaks my heart every single time ...so damn incredibly heartwrenching.

[@otursdag]

i don't know how many times i've commented this clip now, but ryan is so very touching. this song makes me cry. i love it.

[@JordanRoyals]

I could listen to this song all day, every day, a million different versions....as long as Ryan Adams is performing: any cover is blasphemy.

[@richardc1972cowboy]

hands down the best singer songwriter of his generation.

[@FranMartinezphotographer]

This is the best Ryan Adams I've ever heard, the most inspired one, playing one of his best songs. Just Great.

[@Thundertoast123]

It is a shame that more people like Ryan are not recognized. This is some of the best music we have going.

[@mecarr]

He is recognized. He’s been written about quite a bit.

[@eugejnr1]

I play drums but i just wish i could express myself thru music like this man does! DRA rULES THE PLANET"!!!!!

[@mountainangel1]

OH my god. It's like he is my favorite voice to listen to ever! I could listen to him all day long with a cocktail on a beach and have that voice coming in with in the waves!! -BA

[@bleaseyhighflyer]

when will this song ever get old?.....never.. beautifully expressed. every time im looking at videos on here, this alwyas pops up on "related vids" and i cant help but click on this, sit back have a ciggerate, and bask in the simplicty, and beauty of this song.. it is in a word..... "perfect" Ryan will die one day, (god forbid!) but this song will live on forever

[@thejoeyz]

It don't get any better then this. "Oh my, Sweet Carolina...." What a story teller!!!

[@AdaylaDefiance]

This is one of those songs I'd want to fall asleep to but I'd also want to stay up just to finish listening to it.

[@blondenette]

one of my faves:) ryan adams is my most listened artist... can't get enough of him

[@otursdag]

this song is just wonderful and harmonica is definatly the most beautiful instrument i know. ryan is awesome!

[@NickJago3]

Everytime I listen to this version,it brings me chills....God bless you Ryan....

[@rosalieann100]

I can't help but listen to this and feel such an emotional stir. One of the most beautifully written and performed songs I have heard. Seriously...

[@haz3leyez4u2nv2]

i love his music it reminds me of old english folk songs =)

[@rachlangdon]

i totally love ryan adams :) ezpecially "broken fingers" my dad got his album and i can't get enough of it x

[@Anemicamour]

so in love with this voice.

[@brighteyes498]

I spent alot of my childhood in Jacksonville his hometown and I live in Wilminton which is about forty minutes away. This Song is really special to me. I can understand why he wanted to escape that town so much. Even though it still does have its charm due to growing up there I wonder if he ever goes back.

[@JoelTGulledge]

Ryan Adams is one of the best musicians ever...you dont have to be screaming at the top of your lungs to be amazing...Ryan shows that

[@daniellebrittanymusic]

His songs are so raw and captivating. I love you, Ryan Adams :)

[@lesliepagee]

I was so stoked that Paul from American Idol covered a Ryan Adams song. While most people, including J Lo, had no idea who Ryan Adams was, I was jumping up and down in my room singing along. I loved his cover of Come Pick Me Up. This is by far my favorite Ryan Adams song. Probably one of the greatest songs ever written. Honored to say he's from the great state North Carolina

[@Aimee2011100]

a man i care a great deal about introduced me to Ryan...so beautiful

[@TheBergamot]

Love Ryan Adams!

[@SaintEve1105]

god. what wonderful emotion.. i can't even describe something like this with words. this man is a blessing to music.

[@Evangelander]

All I can say is that this is a great song and a great presentation by a fery soulful singer.

[@thebeastkodiak]

this was not the song i was looking for but i sure am glad i found it, awesome song

[@olim4960]

man you don’t know how many times i’ve found myself back here. I was here from start 18 years ago, my man. thanks for the ride. hope you good

[@pipeclayx]

This must be why I lack talent, Ryan Adams got all of it. Simply incredible.

[@tonjetonjetonje]

I love this song...it'simply just beautiful! ryan's the best, THE BEST!

[@rberni10]

Great music from a really nice guy...

[@JillieUA]

I just met him on the street in New Orleans. His wife Mandy Moore is filming a movie right down the block from my house. He was so incredibly nice and actually engaged in conversation with me and was asking me questions and stuff. It's so refreshing to meet one of your musical idols and have them be completely down to earth and kind.

[@beeflumps]

I almost cried listening to this guy.

[@caroline806]

i love this song.... he's got a beautiful voice.... i want that someone sing this song for me sometimes!

[@eugejnr1]

How can a regular lookin guy like him,but quite obviously not ,make me wanna bawl my freaking eyes out with music like this,and i'm a grown man,way past 21! LIVE FOREVER RYAN!!

[@uzzername007]

greatest songwriter of all time singin about the greatest state of all time

[@OthO67]

I went on to Cleveland, but I ended up insane.....Great line. 

[@boomer3505]

i get so pissed that more people can't be like this guy

[@gentlemanjoe]

So beautiful. I love the lyrics because I live in San Antonio & most of my family is in Kentucky. P.S. great Miller Lite shirt.

[@thecubanporc]

I remember watching him live back In 06 and some wanker in the crowd was heckling him, shouting 'play summer of 69' Ryan got really mad and stormed off of the stage; later on he came back and demanded the guy who was taunting him to come up on stage. at this point I was thinking 'holy shit we're gonna see a live execution' to my disappointment he only got him kicked out. My favourite song of all time though!!

[@lizzyvance]

He is one of my favorites.

[@rompo420247]

dude, he REALLY is good....if people don't want to give him the credit he deserves, thats ok. people will be listening to this song forever.

[@liamfitzlive4679]

2023 and still I'm listening to this. My opinion its the best version. Its raw, Ryan's was a bit shabby from the night before. But my god its amazing 💚

[@codymcguiremusic]

Makes me proud to be from NC!

[@arkgunslinger]

Mandy thanks for sharing. Been awhile since I listened to Ryan and I loved this one. 5/5

[@bonecracker23]

I only knew him by name but never digged into his stuff...I'm positively surprised : I can feel passion, honesty and great lyrics, and that's all music needs...

[@cacopaul89]

For years I loved this with all My being n first time drinking to it :)

[@wulfio]

Summer of 69 was released in 84. That would have made Ryan Adams 10 years old when he released that song lol

[@giordash]

Absolutely beautiful song

[@AdamDoesGuitar]

The way his voice breaks whenever he sings the word 'sweet' is heartbreaking. So good.

[@NoCoverCharge]

i love Ryan... to this day i love him

[@isabella1717]

I really love this song.

[@shanniki]

he is AMAZING! i'm going to see him in toronto on sept 21 :)

[@GypsyE27]

What a belter!

[@destiny21miller]

great singer!!!! amazing song!!!

[@hollaback61694]

im sitting here crying. this is what music is, its supposed to make you feel. and good god, this is just plain beautiful

[@scottjm1987]

found this song by accident and ive been listening to it almost every day since its amazing

[@mikaedison1028]

So good thank thank you Ryan for all you do

[@premos1]

those 70 people dont know music. This guy=music genius

[@TheGravygun]

M in Jax fl and ill get back to Sweet Carolina.Its gotta beat this place.Tears on this one.

[@Ratzel112]

I love this song!!!

[@joycespencer5991]

He DOES come to England. I saw him in September 06. He is amazing. Ryan rules.

[@slimma03]

Wow, I'm glad the experts chimed in. Ryan Adams is a bad ass, Bob Dylan is a bad ass. The reason I compared him to Bob is because he writes great songs, plays great guitar, plays great harmonica, plays great by himself and plays great with a band. Seems pretty similar to me. But you all know your music much better than me, so I won't chime in anymore. Good day youtube.

[@dannyboy0169]

This guy is a songwriting genious. Way underrated. Just got "ryan adams, songs in high places" DVD. Highly recommend it. Cheers

[@joelglanton6531]

My sister and I just about wore that DVD out. Goat's head soup dude!

[@Ginatron]

I agree. Her harmonies are incredible!

[@KatharineV]

So beautiful. He's a rare talent.

[@dangervich]

Reminds me of Mickey Newbury both in lyric and melody.

[@JosephACreative]

this song was written by Ryan Adams, originally appeared on the album Heartbreaker in 2000.

[@andrei89]

This song is sooooo awesome

[@mjr230]

this song makes me miss nc everytime i hear it. 'sgreat place to live.

[@boomer3505]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jewluhah]

I want him. He is amazing in concert.

[@TheWildMoor]

Brilliant songwriter!

[@marleymann]

Awesome vid. I actually met Ryan a few times back in the old Raleigh, NC days when he was playing drums in my buddy's band. Yes...drums. He was a bit of strange cat, but dude is mad talented...and that's an understatement.

[@awkwardchair]

heartbreaking and beautiful.

[@ffncl]

this never gets old...

[@jcoverpass]

I totally have the biggest crush on this song. North KAKALAKI natives represent!

[@oicwatudidthare]

The sound reminds me of Rocky Votolato. I wish he wrote all of his songs like this.

[@dankin4201]

my fav R.A song!!!

[@garystaley]

I heard Elton John sing this at a concert and 6 years. Suited his voice and sounded better then the original version

[@EJulieWilliams]

Bitty - Not every song of his lights my fire, but I agree that his music 'awakens' s.t. in me. Maybe the sense of longing, the melancholy. And beyond these qualities, he's also a great musician, which doesn't necessarily go hand-in-hand with being 'moving'.