Songwriter Reacts: Colter Wall - Kate McCannon

[@liamciaran]

"we know this boy is from the country, he ain't from Chicago" Funfact, Joe Roegan invited him on his show, and Colter said "I'm on a cattle run as you speak, get back to me in 3 weeks sir" Boy is more country than the ground he steps on.

[@noahmeucci7816]

True. He’s from Saskatchewan Canada

[@sloppygoo]

Joe's always bringing this guy up to his guests he loves Colter

[@cndngranma8436]

He is from Swift Current Saskcatchewan.

[@lo0nyt0onz]

I wish i could hear colter wall for the first time again..

[@SongwriterReacts]

It's an experience for sure ha!

[@Isohel01]

Especially this one in particular

[@bigredogre4245]

Colter Wall and Tyler Childers are the Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson of today's Country Music

[@SongwriterReacts]

Couldn't agree more!

[@bigredogre4245]

@@SongwriterReacts I grew up listening to what I call Real Country Johnny Willie Waylon Kris Hank Jr. Mearl because of my Dad. But it was the 90's Country that drove me away from the genre and into Metal and anything Heavy. It wasn't until 3 1/2 yrs ago when I discovered both Colter Wall and Tyler Childers on the same day right after each other that gave me Hope for Country Music again. Please do more of the Old Guard of Country if possible. Thanks for the great work I really enjoyed it

[@diesel_farming]

Don't forget about zack bryan

[@cam4arnold]

@@bigredogre4245 listen to cody jinks. His songs fast hand, hippies and cowboys, must be the whiskey, last call for the blues and lifers are all great 👍

[@thefuzz8386]

💯

[@roywall8169]

It is rare to find a young artist that understands dynamics, and almost impossible to find one that USES the concept this well. Colter’s genius is on display in this setting. His volume control, phrasing and pacing is beyond impressive. Too many artists wish to fill the void, instead of accentuating it. From the first instant I heard this man, I knew he was the real deal. He has no pretense, and you can tell he grew up in wide open spaces. You are correct, this is no city boy.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Yeah he makes it look so easy and effortless. I can't wait to support him on hopefully a long career.

[@brentmight6700]

Cotler is a good ol Canadian boy. Swift Current Saskatchewan

[@SongwriterReacts]

That name doesn´t seem real haha. What a cool name!

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

@Burt Byler It's a Cree name for the Saskatchewan River, Kisiskatchewanisipi, but was shortened to Saskatchewan. It means swift flowing river. I'm from a different Canadian province, but I do remember learning this in elementary school. Colter's a pretty amazing young talent. I've recently been getting into country music, and last year I discovered Orville Peck; not sure if you know of him or not.

[@MapleGoodness]

@@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts Speedy Creek!

[@delix912]

"Cotler"😂

[@Lulubird0162]

Colter is actually a real cowboy too, works a cattle ranch, not a rhinestone cowboy, he is the real deal

[@jakebradley9256]

His cover of Big Iron is amazing.

[@SongwriterReacts]

I'm getting a lot of requests for it. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation Jake!

[@moniquefranklin9127]

He’s an old soul and sings that way. Love it.

[@brittybee6615]

I’m just happy to hear any man with a deep voice nowadays

[@thattexasboy]

First song I heard by Colter wall was sleeping on the blacktop I had to double take blew my mind that guitar Kick Drum and a voice is all you need

[@SongwriterReacts]

Yeah, his voice and ability to dominate dynamics in a song is pretty amazing for sure!

[@cheekclappa7192]

Me too. It came on my auto play while I was hearing country music. What made it even greater was that it was during the night while I was driving my truck. It gives me that night vibe kind of song if that makes sense.

[@benjamminnw]

I love your reactions and your knowledge about writing and playing. “Dirty” is a great way to describe his style. I love it too!!

[@SongwriterReacts]

What you call knowledge is only my ability to pretend I know what I'm talking about haha! Thanks for the encouragement Benjamin and I hop you have a great weekend bud!

[@jsmoot1]

Burt: He looks like he could do some stuff! CW: I put three rounds into Kate McKannon Everyone: ...welp...

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Canadians are making some of the best country these days

[@bobofranklin3661]

What other ones

[@colemanosburn6414]

@@bobofranklin3661 Corb Lund is a really good one

[@BroncoIsBack]

@@bobofranklin3661 the dead south

[@dwvw]

@@BroncoIsBack they're more bluegrass, but yeah.

[@stephaniestigen5323]

I've been following Colter since he was mostly unknown, it's been amazing to watch his transformation. To put it simply he only gets better with age. He's definitely the pride of Saskatchewan just like his dad Brad who was our premier for 10 years. Great hard working family with true country roots. He's the real deal not like most "new country" artists. Neat Side note... his dad is the owner of Waylon Jennings 1973 El Dorado (he's a huge fan, has Waylon Wednesdays on his social media pages) The media says he found out about its sale from Colter and snapped it up in true Outlaw country style.

[@dylnfstr]

Colter is making murder ballads great again

[@dougwarren5471]

Shout out from Saskatoon, keep em coming Colter.

[@kareyquiring2563]

A Saskatchewan Canadian boy. We are proud of him.

[@THEDOUGSHOOK]

How would have imagined it would take a 20-something Canadian to bring back murder ballads..

[@jamesclark4523]

Colter wall is from speedy creek Saskatchewan Canada. Which is northern Montana. His dog ran away, the worst part was he had to watch him run away for three days.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Hahaha that's a good one James!

[@thaddaeusjohn]

I love in the album version with a backing band, there's 3 subtle drum beats just before he sings "and I put three rounds into Kate McCannon." Great touch

[@dylnfstr]

Both versions are spectacular

[@SpadeandArcherBlues]

My first reaction (before the pandemic) was to keep grabbing my co-workers and saying to them 'Does this guy look like he should sound like this?' giving them my headphones to listen to this. Course none of them are fans of anything but the top 40 chart stuff so I just got a load of shrugs and verbal pats on the head!

[@eddielockhurst4247]

glad as an artist you're watching and supporting the original content. thank got reaction videos aren't sucking views off the actual artist. that is dark country...

[@benjaminbagley4168]

More recent live song he did is “Bob Fudge” which is a cover but it’s an incredible story and he does it live in a pasture. It’s awesome.

[@SongwriterReacts]

You had me at good story and a pasture! Thanks Benjamin, I'll add it to the list for sure!

[@benjaminbagley4168]

@@SongwriterReacts the song is based on an autobiography that Bob Fudge (yes it’s a real guy) wrote. I think Ian Tyson is the original writer and singer of the song.

[@kumata9052]

I found him on KZbin I can't believe that voice comes from him either. Just amazing.

[@TheDennzio]

Right on! Love you man!!

[@CopelandSSB]

One thing I caught from this is at the end he says "and I put three rounds into Kate McCannon". I figure based on the time frame he's singing from(working in the mines, bathing in the creek) that it's a six shooter. Where do you reckon' the last three rounds went? ;)

[@scottcguynn3282]

That’s what I thought too then I saw the music video which was completely different from what I imagined

[@juliawilson7063]

Did ya'all notice how the first verse talks about being in prison and it ends with a chain gang type beat. Love the song writer, vocalist and musician. Stay true!

[@valerieickstadt4044]

I love love love this song and specifically this version of the song so much.

[@alfa00718]

0:00 > Glory Land · Burt Byler & the Bearded Souls

[@matthewturley352]

Hey man really like your perspective on these reactions. got a new subscriber from England :-)

[@SongwriterReacts]

Thanks for subbing Matthew and for the kindness! What part of England are you from?

[@matthewturley352]

Thank you for the reply! lovely to see somebody that cares about the viewers :-) I'm from a small town called Nuneaton :-) What about yourself?

[@SongwriterReacts]

@@matthewturley352 Never heard of it but right on! I'm a big Liverpool soccer fan but I'm here in Mississippi!

[@matthewturley352]

@@SongwriterReacts haha to be fair most people that live in England havn't heard of it either 😂 oh no not liverpool, we can't be friends now! only joking haha! good luck with everything for the future!

[@SongwriterReacts]

@@matthewturley352 haha same to you!

[@JL-Alexander]

I’m from Central Mississippi about 2 hours north of Jackson

[@SongwriterReacts]

Very cool!

[@Pabushcraft]

I love your reactions videos, your one of the few I feel we get a genuine reaction from. Keep up the awesome work my man!

[@SongwriterReacts]

Man I really appreciate that Bill! Trying to get a little better with each video.

[@jennifergoetz4716]

Got to see Colter live in Denver, even seeing him in the flesh it's hard to believe that voice comes out of that man

[@JTrak86]

He's from Saskatchewan. Fun fact his dad is Brad Wall who was the Premier (equivalent to a Governor in the US) of Saskatchewan for a decade.

[@SongwriterReacts]

That is crazy! I'm so the son of a Baptist minister and let's just say, I'm not very Baptist haha.

[@jamesclark4523]

Benjamin Tod, using again. And many, many more. Colter wall sleeping on the blacktop, bob fudge, just to many to list. Also check out serria ferrell in dreams or her murder ballet Rosemary.

[@SongwriterReacts]

I got In Dreams right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaa2oKpmbKyDiq8

[@johnrikard123]

Your voice reminds me of home, grew up in the Memphis, TN area. Love the reactions. New subscriber ✌🏼

[@SongwriterReacts]

Really appreciate that John! My bass player is a huge grizzlies fan. Drummer likes the Thunder so they get into a lot ha. Thanks so much for subscribing bud!

[@stevim2595]

I think you’ll love Shakey Graves too!! He also has a good murder song called Late July!

[@206sleep]

I never liked country music but Colter and Tyler helped Chang my mind. This is my new favorite song.

[@cinders302]

He's from Swift Current, Saskatchewan....Canada :)

[@davestambaugh7282]

He's got a real good callous on the edge of his thumb. All that I was ever able to devellope was a blister. That's why I only use a flat pick.

[@rodfriesen4370]

He's from Speedy Creek Saskatchewan

[@guskrauz3094]

You need to react to “nose on the grind stone” by Tyler Childers!!!!!! Talk about a powerful voice!

[@SongwriterReacts]

Consider it done Gus! Can't wait to hear it!

[@JJJJJ12750]

@@SongwriterReacts I second his notion!

[@SongwriterReacts]

@@JJJJJ12750 you got it bud!

[@sandrabehrle-liebsher4805]

A Saskatchewan boy, hell yeah, born and raised.

[@thereturnoftheprodigalyams6763]

Just a great friggin song.

[@Ponderosa303]

I would love a retro 70s style music video to go with this song. Ya know make it look like a 70s director and film crew produced the video. Have them wear 1800’s-early 1900s Appalachian style clothes and props, but the hair is still a little feathered and maybe Kate can make dramatic eye contact with the camera as it zooms in to her face when she’s caught, much like they did in a lot of films in the 70s. Make it look like it was filmed on a gritty old camera with a bit of a yellow tone to it. Or you know how everything had that soft lighting that gave everything a soft edge, thatd be great when he falls in love with her, but then when he’s in his cell, the only light is from a window and pours directly on his face and the lines are crisp. Ooh and the bird sits on the sill and blocks his light, like “there’s no hope for you buddy”. Holy crap I’d die if they did that. I just think it’d serve his aesthetic as an artist better than say the style that lady antebellum uses in their videos, very new, very Nashville. Something about colter wall just reminds me of the wood paneling and shaggy hair we got in the 70s.

[@Pabushcraft]

Colter is Canadian and I believe he’s from plains of Alberta.

[@guskrauz3094]

Swift Current Saskatchewan

[@patrickgibson3697]

Nope hes from saskatchewan not Alberta

[@mr.thennessen6174]

Noooo way man, Saskatchewan!!

[@americanboots7580]

RESONANT ROUGES ---GOOD TUNES...HANDS IN THE DIRT---BIG IVY--

[@08clickr]

Broken Window Serenade Song by Whiskey Myers

[@SongwriterReacts]

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[@Chromatomic]

Not sure if you found better headphones/earbuds yet but if you want like, best bang for the buck, check out the Koss KPH30i, they look cheap (they are cheap) but they don't sound cheap!

[@SongwriterReacts]

I’m hoping to upgrade after Christmas so I’ll have to check those out!

[@chrisklyne2915]

He's from swift current, Saskatchewan, Canada

[@Redneckf350]

Have you seen or listened to any Home Free? It’d be a gear switch, but either Man of Constant Sorrow or Folsom Prison Blues. Killer man. Specially the low notes of Tim Foust.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Sometimes a gear switch is just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for the recommendation and I'll check em out!

[@americanboots7580]

Star spangled banner is a good tune WTP of America might need & want to hear..your choice of artist....

[@brentmight6700]

Check out "Bob Fudge" "When the work is all done this fall" "Cowpoke" or "Saskatchewan 1881" one of the best story tellers out there today. great channel and keep up the great work.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Really appreciate the recommendations Brent! I´ll add those to the list!

[@8literbeater]

I love his version of those songs, but to say he's a great storyteller based on his covers of other people's songs is a bit disingenuous. Don't you think?

[@brentmight6700]

@@8literbeaterI was referencing his own songs, sorry I should have been more clear. “Plain to See Plainsman” “Saskatchewan In 1881” “John Beyers" "Kate McCannon" "Devil wears a suit and tie" “Wild Bill Hickok” “Tying Knots in the Devil’s Tail” and many many more.

[@8literbeater]

@@brentmight6700 yes. Rocky Mountain Rangers is also an underappreciated new masterpiece. Also Tyin' Knots In the Devil's Tail is by Gail Gardner in 1917.

[@nickheath22]

I personally recommend listening to his cover of cowpoke or his song plain to see plainsman. They’re both beautiful songs

[@MapleGoodness]

I agree, Cowpoke is a very different vibe to this song, but Oh So Good!

[@EK-mx7zb]

New follower, so maybe I'm off base, but I'm a fan of folk/americana and the KZbin algorithm tuned me onto 3 songs by the "Junkyard Dogs"... Loose Screws, Worn, and Pallets & Crates that I just see a lot of talent in. They are rough and raw videos shot outdoors, and pretty ragged appearances, but it has a garage-band energy and...a sound I like. If you haven't seen these by now, check them out and maybe you'd consider reacting to them.

[@Pabushcraft]

One more comment lol David by Cody Jinks is one I’d love to see a reaction video of.

[@SongwriterReacts]

I’ve heard a lot of good things about Cody Jinks so I’d love to check him out. Great recommendation!

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

19 and genius. Sort of like another 19 year old phenom who sang Dazed and Confused and a few others. What happened to that guy?

[@chmeegul]

He’s Canadian from from swift river Saskatchewan.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Best river name of all time!

[@mr.thennessen6174]

It’s Swift Current haha

[@medarby3066]

This song, I believe is all told from afar. They never met face to face. He spied on her in the creek. He Made up this one sideed love story in his mind. The girl was just an innocent girl.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Makes a lot of sense!

[@ager67]

Check out Sharkey Graves “Roll the Bones”, if you haven’t, it’s pretty awesome too!!

[@SongwriterReacts]

Already got it on the list! Great recommendation!

[@mrinzomniac]

Matt Heckler, "Blue Eyes Dancing," ft. Benjamin Tod awesome song

[@edenschildren4238]

He Like The Dead South....is from Canada

[@bradbean5184]

Canada scores again / Check out The Dead South from same province as Colter

[@SongwriterReacts]

I’ve got multiple videos of theirs. Check em out!

[@psilocinesthesia]

Bud, check you out some Brown Bird with a quickness. Recommend "Bilgewater," "Fingers to the Bone," or "Cast No Shadow."

[@dianeburkhead6042]

His voice reminds me of Johnny Cash in a way!

[@SongwriterReacts]

In the best of ways!

[@samschellenberg9404]

Same for me! I think it’s the controlling power his voice has

[@toryhunterbooks]

If you decide to come back around to another Colter Wall song soon, next up should be "Sleeping on the Blacktop", again from Brewery Sessions. If you've seen the trailer for the HBO Deadwood movie, you've heard pieces of it.

[@SongwriterReacts]

I’m hoping to react to many more! He’s just that good. Hope you have a fantastic weekend Tory!

[@toryhunterbooks]

@@SongwriterReacts Same to you!

[@jacksonbaldwin5800]

You need to react to turnpike troubadours- pipe bomb dream

[@renemedina2055]

Listen to Gus! Tyler Childers is another powerhouse. Keep up the great content 🤘

[@SongwriterReacts]

Already got some TC videos in the can! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6awfZ-lqpmbrtE I plan on doing Long Violent History too soon!

[@teramainia2582]

hes as country as they get, in the summer he goes down to Texas as a ranch hand

[@SongwriterReacts]

That's so wild! He gets it natural for sure.

[@EIevateMotivateNow]

anything from Tyler Childers really, Hard times, Nose on the grindstone, Whitehouse road etc.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Too many good ones to pick from! Looking forward to it.

[@brokenbolts6861]

I love the raw music keep it country

[@mlkelley68]

Another one you might like by Colter Wall is Johnny Boys Bones. A little edgy this day and age because it starts with a short bit of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, but really an anti-war song.

[@quanahweedon9532]

Saskatchewan, Canadian bred.

[@nolanreed5134]

He's from the flat lands of Canada and was born on a farm

[@davidoverstreet4656]

If you like Colter, you should listen to a couple of friends of his who play a similar "old style" as he does... give an ear to Vincent Neil Emmerson & Charley Crockett

[@Garkimyer]

I’ve always interpreted the ‘i put three rounds into Kate McCannon’ as being a sneaky way of saying he used half of the six shooter on her and half on whoever she was cheating with, but he didnt find that guy worthy of being mentioned.

[@brenttuttle7268]

Burt.....if you have not heard it....you really should listen to Sean Rowe.....Vincent Black lightning

[@deltarice4092]

Fun reaction. Delta Love

[@antoniovalencia1009]

Really like the reactions. You should react to Colters more recent song called Cowpoke, it’s really good.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Really appreciate that Antonio! I'll add that one to the list for sure y por cierto, de dónde eres jefe?

[@antoniovalencia1009]

@@SongwriterReacts I’m originally from California but moved to Utah about five years ago.

[@SongwriterReacts]

Hey bud! Thank you so much for watching the live stream yesterday! Can you do me a favor and send me an email to [e-mail] with your address and shirt size? I'll get it sent out as soon as I hear from you!

[@joliejones6778]

yes please react to cowpoke

[@uriahhestdalen8360]

Canadian boy🇨🇦👌

[@SgtSaint420]

You need to check out "Bald Bute" by colter wall

[@SongwriterReacts]

You got it Jake! Thanks for the recommendation bud!

[@bobbyhumphries1058]

Canada cowboy!!!! Sasachua?

[@quanahweedon9532]

Should check out another Canadian named William Prince.

[@Stargazer80able]

Jo Black is a great voice.

[@imarowbitt4374]

Its sad when you gotta put a gal down, extra sad when shes the prettiest gal in the whole damn holler.

[@2014gusgus]

Colter Wall-Cowpoke!

[@SongwriterReacts]

Thanks Jarvis!

[@stantonbaker4788]

You’ve gotta listen to cowpolk!

[@brickslinger1974]

He’s Canadian 😅

[@rieleyslocum870]

It’s crazy that he doesn’t like these brewery sessions

[@SongwriterReacts]

I know right!

[@jacobcraig9872]

Try out “livin on the sand” by colter wall

[@goodboots2567]

side not---i enjoy your channel....

[@americanboots7580]

Resonant Rouges

[@davidwilliams9909]

Check out Kassi Vallaza, Johnny Dear

[@RustyRed17]

Colter Wall’s the best country musician to come out of Canada, in my opinion. No disrespect to Shania Twain, but she just isn’t my kind of country lol

[@michaelgoganjr4974]

He's Canadian

[@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069]

How the fuck does a 19 year old put out an original song powerful, soulful, and haunting as Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt"???

[@Vigilante-ns3ez]

Can you react to Bald Butte by Colter Wall it's a great song

[@jttommy32]

WHY DO YOU REMIND ME OF NEAGAN FROM TWD

[@SongwriterReacts]

Haha. I'll take that as a compliment all day long!

[@timothylivingston4135]

Do Wild Dogs

[@goodboots2567]

advice from American patriot.....always best to not ask for help and asking to click,smash,hit buttons--stop doing these things and watch your rating go up...