Smith & Myers - Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd) [Acoustic Cover]

[@TjM1978]

Shinedown is a god damn national treasure

[@trishahegwood2148]

Touche 🦜

[@marklucas8754]

Amen bro/sis

[@shannonharvey7898]

AINT THAT THE TRUTH!!

[@donjuan4113]

You're god damn right they are and don't you ever forget that 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@candidarnell865]

Facts

[@Justaguy12346]

Blue On Black is one of those songs that I will never get tired of listening to

[@achilles1541]

+Elijah Andersen First time hearing it yeah it's awesome

[@jeffschneider3262]

+Elijah Andersen Timeless song and Smith & Myers did it justice for sure

[@Mdelice25]

same here !

[@pandalgaming6644]

Don't you mean gold on white?

[@jazminwinchel3185]

same

[@blitzinstripes3788]

You can tell that Kenny is digging Brent's vocals. Right on. 😎

[@rebeccawright5234]

Brent can sing any genre of music. I absolutely love his voice and music

[@TheHyde8875]

I love his voice and style, but this was incredibly boring to listen to.

[@ramonabrandel6561]

He could sing the phone book and it would be awesome!

[@nanettechiafala5870]

Damn, that's a good cover

[@michaelthomson2504]

Same with Adam Gontier!

[@maryhelenbuchele7342]

​@TheHyde8875 Listen to the live version at a Smith & Myers show with Kenny, Brent does those vocals all through the song definitely not boring!!

[@coleturner7207]

Ten years ago my cousin showed me this song. We talked about addictions, and our struggles. Last week we lost him to an OD. I pray anyone out there struggling can get help.

[@catwhisperer3628]

Brent is an old old friend. Watching him today, warms my heart and brings a smile to my face. So many memories.

[@cecilahayes9800]

One of the best singers I have ever heard

[@joechapman2981]

Epic. Singer song writers please save us from a world of insanity. Amen

[@DragonArcadia]

I have a bearded dragon who always relaxes when I play this song. At least he has good taste in music.

[@zarrocstevo6694]

whooooo, that last chorus when Brent really unloaded was amazing. You could tell he was being rather cautious through the song so he wouldn't offend Kenny, but that ending was AMAZING! Yet another incredible job by the members of Shinedown. *gives a big round of applause to them*

[@Adamdidit]

Kenny doesn't actually sing it. He got another guy named Owen from his band to actually do the vocal.

[@sourhaaaze]

I know man I wish he would let it rip sooner, definitely held back outta respect

[@acridend1008]

He fucking missed that note huge. My dog yelped.

[@tyler456ize]

I love how brent gets ready to get on it and nails that chorus at the end and looks over at Kenny like did I do good bro? lol

[@turck420]

That solo at 3:00....with an acoustic...soooo hard! Kenny is legit!

[@jeffcannon3740]

!!!

[@jonn443]

That's what happens when your trained and taught by SRV.

[@Kat-po8qu]

Big fan of Brent Smith...his voice is awesome. He can sing any song well and that's very rare.

[@homesick88]

Worrd• 💙🖤💙🖤

[@homesick88]

Love U Shinedown!!💙 thanx 4 your support; the Music❤️‍🔥

[@InfinityBeard]

Kenny is such a cool dude. Both of my folks got a KWS club membership back when he was starting out and really small, which was a one time fee and you could meet with him backstage whenever he was playing. Now that he's huge, he still honors it and I got to meet him. It is really awesome that even though he got really big, if you still have that 3x5 laminated beat up membership card from when he just started, he will meet with you backstage and just chill with you and talk about life.

[@sfpincchicago]

Sounds like a real down to earth kinda cat. Lots of guys, they get famous, and become pricks (not just musicians, a lot of folk). Good to know. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesbarrick3403]

I have a couple of comments... KWS never got really big, and that is a good thing. I also saw him in small clubs back in the 90's... and I see him play small clubs now and then. Always a great show. Great music from a great guitarist... but I have to give plenty of cred to Noah - he is a superior vocalist and compliments Kenny so well. They have chemistry and it show. My main point is that KWS never really got that big... and I like that because I can see and hear great music in a small venue. I have seen over 100 huge arena filled rock concerts from all of the greats... some of them spectacular and many of them not so much. Small venues with great musicians are where it is at.

[@trevorprice9879]

bout 20 years ago my dad was at a bar with this girl in illinois and kenny was there and he came up and hit on my dads girlfriend she was like no im with him and he kept coming on to her and my dad was like hey man back off shes with me(respectfully), but he hit on her again and my dad grabbed him by the neck and shoved him about 20 feet back and then almost got in a fight with his security guards, so i love brent smith and his version of this song but just that one story about kenny and i dont like him anymore because that was super disrespectful

[@karenhuffman676]

That's Fuckin Badass !!

[@mikerandolph2707]

That's fuckin awesome

[@angelleyes11]

I'm shock for as long as Shinedown has been around that people are just now finding out about them. No offense to anyone it just blows my mind. Brent's voice is so amazing! To me it doesn't matter what he sing he always hits it everytime. This is a awesome cover!!! I could sit and listen to him all day and never get sick of it.. Keep doing what you do Brent

[@calebcooter4931]

Anytime Shinedown covers something its no longer your song its theirs in my eyes because they take it and make it a thousand times better Brents voice is perfect

[@angiev9965]

I've been a fan since day one. They are so underrated, it's unbelievable. Their concerts are beyond amazing.

[@rileybailey5842]

Right, the people who just discovered shine down or smith an Myers dont know how much brent transformed him self and what he went though. I remember the long hair, piercings, and alot heavier. He truly cleaned himself up.

[@paulaw3343]

I am just hearing it now. mind you I am a bit older and really did not do much with you tube till last couple years.

[@rickybain5623]

True that! Loved Shinedown from the start!

[@coreymcdaniel2759]

Brent you just turned an amazing song into a legendary one with the original artist in the room! Wow! My respect for you is sky high! I grew up on this song and it just became one of my favorite covers ever done.

[@chadgarrett7247]

4:50 Priceless. An approving smile from Kenny.

[@kandismith3683]

BLUE ON BLACK HAS BEEN 1 OF MY FAVORITE SONGS FOR EVER!!!! ANDD NOW TO HEAR BREMT SMITH & SHINEDOWN SING IT !!!!!!! WOW THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME SMILE AND HAPPY

[@beckylogan2610]

Brent-I tell you what-your voice certainly does justice to that song! And how cool to have Kenny Wayne playing! You got one helluva voice😘

[@lucycorchis1023]

First track I can stand listening to my own voice & my wine glasses and windows are still intact lol. Phenomenal voice and sound.

[@rigirl979]

I am always in awe of his voice! I could listen to him forever!

[@goodjoja]

same!

[@jazminwinchel3185]

lol sameee

[@sandypetroski5690]

what?

[@maryellenw]

It is very impressive and smooth!

[@jessicavaughn4529]

Absolutely agree

[@ridler237]

When brent let's rip at the end, kennys like........o yeah!

[@christopherbaze6976]

ridler237 brys?...?.?..?..on .

[@joshfitzgerald5373]

When the original writer of the song makes that face when you make his music sound so good!

[@eljeffeh]

I love the passion he has..... one of my favorite singers!!!

[@chrisvanekelenburg8990]

THAT SMIRK AT 4:50 KENNY KNEW HE WAS ABOUT TO GET IT! NICE WORK

[@mjpartyof7784]

Brent is such a beautiful man with this voice from heaven!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sherrybrown2830]

What a great collaboration. 👍 love shinedown and Kenny Wayne. ❤️ 🎶 🎵

[@madcitydan6082]

4:45 That's what I'm talking about!!! Brent Smith spice to an incredible song! Great job guys!

[@leemiller6977]

OUT-F'N-STANDING!!!!!!!

[@adamharwood8041]

Badass! Brent Smith has hands down become one of my favorite singers of all time over the years!

[@stellacarrier8341]

I admit that I saw this meaningful shinedown cover of blue on black by kenny wayne shepherd recommended to me recently on youtube and I was also indirectly influenced to hear this song after recently hearing the blue on black song by kenny wayne shepherd on a local radio station.

[@jamescomeaux4146]

AWESOME!! AWESOME!!! AWESOME!! LOVE SHINEDOWN LOVE KENNY WAYNE!! THIS IS ONE OF K.W.S BEST SONGS!!

[@revanamarie7210]

I remember when KWS first came out with this song .. decades ago!! And Shinedown been around awhile now too! My kids thought they discovered NEW bands ... mama been listening since they were little .. must rubbed off on em ... great music!!

[@joshuajames1776]

This is probably one of my favorite songs, from growing up and partying with the family. It's hard to find a cover that I actually really like from them days. But omg I love this so much! Your voice makes me melt. 🥰

[@deweyhalljr03]

Ever since I first started listing to Shinedown I’ve been a fan since and that started 4-5 years ago and Godsmack I started back 9 years ago and when I had the chance to go to the Shinedown Godsmack concert I took that chance. Had planned it with my girl at the time but she decided to bounce so I bounced out to the concert said F*** you I’m still going so I went by myself and had a blast!! Every day I wish I could go back to that night!! Shinedown forever! 🤘🏽

[@cepropin]

Man Im really loving these covers please make an album out of these covers they are really good.

[@madcitydan6082]

EP comes out this Tuesday!

[@cepropin]

What? That is awesome thanks im definitely going to get this now.

[@Jasonk7479]

Brent is absolutely amazing!!

[@therealDonMac]

This is the new original IMHO. I'm just glad KWS played with them so we can officially call it the new original.

[@JoanneLands]

dammnn!!! nobody can deny that mans voice!!!

[@JimXultra]

Those strumming arms are totally in sync

[@gorgeoussickgirl]

Love it and love Kenny Wayne Shepherd's smile at 4:50. Great cover!

[@tylerdurden5547]

this guy hasnt even started. we will get another 20 years out of this man...... love you all!

[@hasanturan9126]

"Blue On Black" Night, falls, and I'm alone Skin, yeah, chilled me to the bone You, turned and you ran, Oh yeah Oh slipped, right from my hand [Chorus:] Hey Blue on black Tears on a river Push on a shove It don't mean much Joker on jack Match on a fire Cold on ice A dead man's touch Whisper on a scream Doesn't change a thing Don't bring you back Blue on black Oh yeah, blue on black Blind, oh, now i see Truth, lies, and in between Wrong, cant be undone Oh slipped, from the tip of Your tongue [Chorus:] Hey Blue on black Tears on a river Push on a shove It don't mean much Joker on jack Match on a fire Cold on ice A dead mans touch Whisper on a scream Doesn't change a thing Doesn't bring you back, yeah Blue on black Oh, blue on black Oh, yeah [guitar solo] [Chorus (2x):] Blue on black Tears on a river Push on a shove It don't mean much Joker on jack Match on a fire Cold on ice Is a dead man's touch Whisper on a scream Doesn't change a thing Don't bring you back Blue on black Oh yeah, blue on black Hey Blue on black Tears on a river Push on a shove It don't mean much Joker on jack Match on a fire Cold on ice Is a dead mans touch Whisper on a scream Doesn't change a thing Doesn't bring you back Blue on black Oh, blue on black Oh wha oh, blue on black Oh, blue on black

[@Royalguned]

don't matter what song Smith sings , he is a GREAT singer no matter what....

[@77zrod46]

Ots amazing how any singer and instrumental artist can make a song sound so different!!!!!

[@ESTXX00001]

Why ain't this on the radio? Blew ffdp away man!

[@muzikismylife2913]

What a great, strong voice! He jus blows me away with every song.

[@tanyavidal8577]

He’s amazingly good

[@benadam7753]

I'm always impressed with Brent Smith's vocal range!

[@vitobenedetto6564]

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pennguino9137]

Phenomenal Job guys! When he unloads at 4:45 I got chills through my whole body. Listened to 4 more times and still got chills every time.

[@jaredmcgee4114]

Pennguino I think I listen to this song every day and get the same. he is just getting better as he ages.

[@bruceheiser7694]

I love your band ❤❤❤

[@MetalRob81]

Awesome version of such a very underrated song IMO. Keep the great covers coming!!

[@Jester15941]

totally agree!

[@philipromito6157]

Shinedown awesome do they do anything that’s not great

[@Oh_I_Will]

Under Rated.....My Arse it is...this song has always been given its due for its riff and great vocals

[@michaellumetta3858]

the best version period

[@richardzmiejko3285]

He's got a great voice. Like it when he cranks it up at the end.

[@deborahdodge7234]

I love the power and control that Mr Smith has with his voice. It enables him to cross into any genre of music and make it uniquely his own.

[@bluewaveslayer]

Amazing! His voice is so damn full it's unbelievable

[@joycekviz2659]

King Midas everything he touches turns to gold

[@joycekviz2659]

Not his best but alot of the other acoustic sessions are phenomenal

[@lorig2828]

Singing at the top of my lungs! love this version!

[@austindrahonovsky3187]

they fkn killed everything they covered especially nothing else matters and Metallica is my favorite band I wanna slap myself for saying I like their version better lol

[@philipromito6157]

Me too

[@charliep3147]

I’m right there with ya!!

[@johnbird8123]

People don't realize that amazing voice of this young man has he sounds good and doing

[@SheilaKing2513]

Love this song. Way to go Brent Smith ❤️

[@puddntang4699]

I ❤ the sound of Brent’s voice! He could literally cuss me out and it would sound like heaven to Moi! lol

[@donnadottoli5744]

Love Shinedown forever and always. Therapy for my soul.

[@darrelldarnell8534]

Yup

[@chrisie0138]

Especially NOW!!! JUST WHAT I NEEDED♥️ NJ

[@darrelldarnell8534]

@@chrisie0138 lol let me guess made u wet???

[@donnadottoli5744]

@@chrisie0138 thank you. Be safe

[@shawnacardin5420]

Just amazing!! How much fun it must have been to collaborate with this song.

[@marktegeder2455]

Yup, great song. Never get tired of it. Good job Brent and company!

[@Ms.SullenRiot]

You guys nailed it! Love this so much, thanks for breathing new life into an old favorite. 🤎🤘🔥

[@SirGabreil]

I'm a massive Shinedown and Ken fan and love it.

[@josephdennis-h8c]

Brents voice suits this song so well! Keep impressing us guys!!!❤

[@brandynicole857]

Love Love Love It!!!....That Came off the Very Top Shelf!!...🔥💯🔥😘

[@johnlasley9384]

Even us bill ole Texas strong country boys love us some Blue on Black, gosh & then to add Brent one of the best vocalist of my generation=WOW...

[@amberparfitt496]

This man has one of the greatest voices i have EVER HEARD... AND might i add not to bad on the eyes either ...

a ton of talent in that room.....

[@MrLAntrim]

I don't always download an album the day it is released, but when I do it is from Shinedown (or at least Smith and Myers).

[@briansmith4259]

Monica from Metter Ga.... I love you guys and then Add the man himself .... Mister Kenny Wayne Shepherd!!! Hellz Yeah !!!

[@brandon8607]

Brent Smith, give it up for this man 🙏🏼

[@HarrisonPudding]

2 things--Brent made Kenny smile when he hit that hard section at the end and Kenny is a masterclass in picking.

[@davidcrum3884]

My almost two year old loves this. Yep Im raising him right. KWS is amazing and dude kills the vocals

[@philipromito6157]

I never tire of any Shinedown

[@susansimpson72]

FFDP rocks this 🔥🤘 & Shinedown chills it down = different vibes but both awesome 🔥🥊 KWS = OWNS IT 💪

[@EasyBreezy222]

Damn right!! Both awesome singers!!! Moody Expresses himself more...

[@JDoomhauer87]

5FDP took a dump on a perfect song. 5FDP is garbage

[@EasyBreezy222]

@@JDoomhauer87 Wow dude..ok

[@valeriegregory3314]

Yes!

[@susansimpson72]

@@JDoomhauer87 tell us how you really feel without holding back 🤣 I did say Kenny Wayne Shepherd owns it man 😆 smile man this place sucks bad enough

[@tarataylor-tucker9725]

Brent's voice just grows and grows...he stretches and when you think he can't go any further...he surprises the hell out of you...and to have Kenny Wayne Shepard doing his thing on the guitar, what more can one ask for...

[@vallipherson6453]

Tara Taylor-Tucker q

[@leftcoaster67]

All I want is Kenny Wayne Shepard's skill on the guitar. He is just so damn good!

[@margiegonzales5475]

The smoothest vocals.. I've loved Brent's voice for many years 😍 this song is now one of my favorites.

[@DanielGagne]

This is now my fav of the album. At first it was She Talks To Angels... But the more I listen to the album, this is it. Awesome.

[@jessicabace4749]

I love she talks to angles

[@garyhodges8931]

awesome trio

[@nan4165]

Wow, double wow ..my 2 most favorite bands..together.too. Now i know i have great taste in music....where have i been..Tryin to ckme out of the datkness...sad,but true.also reminds me of Glenn when we kistened to this song...Now the words fit..RIP Glenn since 5\23\10...special thnx 2 Kenny 4 autograph on my wedding photo. Xoxo 2 KWS & Shinedown

[@MTLady1972]

Good Work Gentlemen!

[@sonyaann8554]

That “mmmmmm” at the end gets me every time 😍

[@chrisie0138]

OOOOOO YESSSS!!!

[@darrelldarnell8534]

Mmmmmooooyesss.!!!

[@darrelldarnell8534]

Oooooommmmggggmooormoreyessssssmmmmm!!!??

[@sonyaann8554]

👀 Darrell you just took that to another level 🤣

[@darrelldarnell8534]

@@sonyaann8554 sry but that mmmmmmm made me well. Think above and beyond.??

[@tinakobel2373]

No one else could have ever done it as great

[@atv4591]

Facts!

[@lavondagreene504]

I love this song....and have..... forever!!!! Shinedown has brought it...as always.....with this cover!!!! Thanks Guys!!!!!

[@Kulio_ib3wc]

Saw this on another post " truth, lies and in between.......wrong can't be undone" This is the absolute meaning of life.

[@RichardTheWarlock72]

Brent...why must you give me another reason to absolutely love your voice...goddamn...

[@vannahvengeance1992]

RichardTheWarlock72 I know right??????? I just asked myself, "How can he make me fall more in love with his voice?" Then he sings this song :)

[@Dgc-vz2bv]

Blue on black is a classic. Absolute awesome song!

[@boostx40]

Fukin' CHILLS!!.What a voice Brent...KWS that guitar...

[@lynnseycollins5395]

KWS is a guitar GOD! Great cover!

[@CynthiaFoder]

Awesome guys! Sounded great!

[@DomeShot52]

I swear Brent you are an amazing singer, and as far as the guitarists... you guys absolutely rock! Well done. Exactly why Shinedown is my favorite. Keep it up guys, I could watch these acoustic sessions all day.

[@blaisebarnes7873]

I listen to this song everyday without fail

[@gtsgirl]

This song…. Between Kenny, these guys and 5FDP… need or can I even try to say any more?? Mind blowing… we are blessed to have this sort of music performed by such talented people for us. Love… 🤘🏻💜

[@jessicarabbit8609]

one of my favorite songs ever. Of course you made it better 💚

[@metalkezzle2129]

not even close,i do this song better than him and i reduced the suck a trillion times and still it stinks.

[@shotgunninja543]

that solo by Kenny really opened that song up and Brent started wailing on it. that late energy really took the song from 90 to 100.

[@blaisebarnes7873]

Amazing song, good singing and nice synchronized guitar playing

[@jaydedlayde]

I doubt you'll ever see this, Brent and Zach, but your cover is 'phenomenal'! Kenny's version came up on my playlist a little while ago and, when I told my husband that it was Kenny and not Brent singing, he was extremely surprised. Just for kicks, I cued both up at the same time. Outstanding! Awesome! Great job! Well done! Thank you!

[@Bookaholic23]

Just FYI, it isn't Kenny singing. The singer is Noah Hunt. He and Brent are 2 of my favorite vocalists.

[@jaydedlayde]

Bookaholic23 Thank you. I appreciate that. :) There 'was' a conversation between me and someone else where he had also pointed that out. I don't know where that went.

[@Bookaholic23]

Jayded Layde If it makes you feel any better, I also thought it was Kenny singing until I really got into listening to KWS band and found out that fabulous voice was someone else. He does sing some of their songs and does fine, but Noah's voice is wonderful. Saw them live this year and it was incredible. Now I need to see Shinedown live!

[@jaydedlayde]

Bookaholic23 Seeing Shinedown live would be wonderful indeed.