Stephen Wilson Jr. - Year to Be Young 1994 (Later... with Jools Holland)

Stephen Wilson Jr. performs Year to Be Young 1994 on Later... with Jools Holland. Watch more Later... with Jools Holland on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer.
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[@jordanebert]

This is the first time since the 90s that I've been this excited about an artiste. He's gonna be a legend.

[@mikeb8283]

Let me just say that not only is Stephen a phenomenal singer/songwriter, he is a phenomenal human being. The guy takes the time to talk with his fans, and the appreciation that he shows is unmatched. We went to a show in Knoxville Tennessee and my 2 youngest were unable to make the show with me. What does he do? Makes a short video for them and says he can't wait to see them next time. Wow! Super genuine dude, and he deserves to be recognized as such. Much love, SWJ always!

[@jonathanp683]

Knoxville was badass!! He put on a great show for sure. Guy is pure talent!!

[@phile3741]

I couldn’t make it a minute 😪

[@eganmichael8]

Can't make it through this song without tearing up. Absolutely incredible. And now he's added that thunder sound on his foot pedal...some things are just too good

[@stephenhubert9204]

Saw him supporting brothers Johnson in London a couple of years ago. Used the thunder effect to the point that it became tedious and detracted from the performance. However, this song is awesome

[@MrLegbiter]

I had to stop & hold my breath with this guy. A really unique sound.

[@rogue7923]

Reminds me a tiny bit of Bruce Springsteen.

[@greenfoo]

Been obsessed with him since finding him a few months ago. The best songwriter and performer I’ve seen in years and years. Also, having lost my Dad in recent years his album Father’s Son really resonated with me. I’d go as far as to say it’s been healing for me. It’s an absolute masterpiece of music. Can’t wait to see him in a London in a few weeks.

[@user-il1nj7gu1c]

Same 👍

[@matthewhibbert7010]

Not many songs or artists nowadays that make you just stop and properly soak the lyrics, the tone and meaning in like this song. Truly awesome!

[@kevinbennett2085]

Couldn’t agree more mate!! Wow!!

[@patriciaflowers701]

He's great! I'm getting Springsteen vibes. Love that he starts and ends with Nirvana and gives a nod to so many other "1994" artists/songs! Great song!

[@znxster]

That was my immediate feels too ..

[@mefirstyoulater]

Ok so... To end a nostalgia laden track like that with strains of "All Apologies"? That's fightin' dirty.

[@conormerrygold54]

And start with it… awesome little tribute to Nirvana 👏

[@mikeb8283]

They were a huge inspiration to him.

[@ManicBeans]

really nice to see that so many other people got hooked into Stephen Wilson thanks to Jools holland, I'm another. Have had Son of Dad on repeat all summer.

[@k_rez]

Springteen, Mark Kozelek meets the syrupy, dairy soaked vocals of a country balladeer. Oh go on then!

[@DaveGoodson-o5e]

Wow. Fuck. Man, this guy! I've not been so hyped about an artist in ages!! His tone, his songs, the pure honesty in the stories told in the lyrics. If he continues on through the years, he is gonna be go on to be huge! Feels like we are witnessing a fresh Springsteen being unleashed for a new generation!

[@Ri5ings0n]

1994 was the year that I properly got into music so this song makes me feel incredibly nostalgic. Not only that but In Utero was the album that kick-started it all for me so the nod to All Apologies really got to me. Also, 1994, what a year for music - grunge, Britpop, trip-hop, it had it all.

[@andrewstringer5900]

This version is so much better than the album version. But I preferred Nebraska over born in the USA.

[@theclinkmusic]

Agreed. This is the first time I’ve ever heard this song and it’s amazing here. No so amazing the studio one. Why do people over produce songs. There’s no feeling on the studio one. Only my opinion of course.

[@humorustrout.]

I much prefer his solo/acoustic performances to the album versions which sound very Nashville overproducwd IMO. Great songs tho

[@owenlovelock1698]

What a gutsy performance, just sweeps you off your feet. Very special!

[@Jj-ff9vq]

Son of Dad is one of the greatest Everyman stories EVER.

[@gerbenh158]

I've only just discovered SWjr, but he is easily one of my favorite singer-songwriters of the moment. I'm going to see him live in November in Amsterdam, really great.

[@EvenFlow1970]

This album is a masterpiece of storytelling!

[@erintaylor6277]

SWJr - Keep writing songs because we are listening! I am excited to see your star rising. Meeting you in Portland was the best!

[@paulcanning78]

How has this only got 29k views?

[@KyleparryUK]

Incredible. Sometimes in life, an artist comes along and changes the game. What a proper raw talent!

[@crimson5111]

Hes a hybrid sound of Bruce Springsteen and Chris Cornell country version. absolute legend.❤

[@cheaptoons]

one word ... BRILLIANT !!!

[@fleshandbloody-hm3bc]

Saw him play at the Electric Fetus record shop in Minneapolis. Everyone there bought his new album and got it signed by him. Took a picture with him. He was awesome to everyone and his live music blew me away. Felt magical watching him play in a record shop during the winter in Minnesota

[@michaelfigielski9784]

Saw him in Richmond, VA a few months ago opening for a other band. That band learned an important lesson that night - DO NOT have Stephen Wilson Jr open for you! Son of Dad is one of the best albums ever, full stop!

[@hoo_jii]

10/10 album!!!

[@macrobertson465]

Heck yeah, Stephen Wilson Jr absolutely rocks every time i see him perform, love the music especially live! Cheers!

[@Brucefan1234]

Awesome song 👏👏👏 The whole album is a blast 🎸🎼👍 I'm looking forward to Stephen's concert in the Passionskirche Berlin 🤗

[@davidp158]

So, so, so very good! Heartfelt, soulful, intense, raw and honest. This is what makes music living art.

[@leegarforth4189]

Unbelievable talent, seemingly wasted on the Jools Holland audience…

[@houseofjanesongwritersessi4629]

Indiana boy! Love him love him love him. Every song on the album is 🔥🔥🔥

[@kieranoakes1020]

I can’t believe the musicianship of this man. Remarkable and breathtakingly beautiful story telling.

[@1mustwatch]

Songwriting skills that's up there with the greats in my opinion, the album is a masterpiece

[@94steadman]

If you ever have the chance to see SWJ absolutely do it!!!

[@ShiningHourPop]

As much as I really love Richard Hawley, this was by far the best thing on Later. Outstanding.

[@Gaz_K]

I completely agree. 100%

[@TheJGW]

Best artist to come out in such a long time

[@BP-xe7dw]

It should be Bruce Springsteen Jr.

[@M1978-p8j]

When a song was worth so much more ……..

[@huntsonora]

Just saw him play at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins and it was amazing! Undeniable talent!

[@amangogna68]

Great music, amazing vocals and guitar player !

[@OmnipotentSpud]

Stephen is Great. Love Cuckoo

[@WilliamBAckeret]

Great Job Stephen Sounded great. You look so much like your old man. Big Steve is looking down from heaven grinning ear. to ear

[@Ryantalope]

This is art.

[@rep1979]

I love this so much.

[@abroda9601]

Some songs just pull you in. This is one. beautiful

[@stressedworried8615]

Yep…love it…could imagine Jamie T performing it or writing it. Very much his style.

[@trs0310]

Need this version to be released on streaming

[@paytonreid5077]

Love this guy.

[@craigpriddice4090]

Songs dude

[@titusbc]

SWJ is awesome. Glad to see him getting wider exposure.

[@Buckers2202]

Wow I can't stop listening to this, the feelings it stirrs up, powerful stuff 😢

[@Eviiilution]

Such a rad song and unique voice. This one has been on repeat for a long time.

[@hamish602]

I feel the sound guy did him dirty compared to other live recordings I’ve seen but he still smashed it

[@trevorbayfield4006]

Where does that voice come from? Very occasionally..

[@jaffajedi4911]

Awesome! loved it

[@michaelstaunton1632]

🎵👍👍👍

[@lukebishop9375]

If the boss and cobain had a baby ….. genius love it !

[@TheKolen2434]

This song hits me in the feels every time. Every 90s kid gets it

[@stephencollins9673]

The all apologies riff to open and close :)

[@adamhewesacoustic5498]

This hits hard! What a vibe 🙌

[@sebastianb.2385]

What pedal did he stomp on for that effect? 🤔

[@JoeyLevenson]

He overdrives his guitar slightly and then while he does that upstroke, he seems to switch reverb settings for a second to accentuate the change in rhythm. Otherwise he seems to use a reverb with a little tail to it. Signed an audio nerd;)

[@chrisharper835]

@@JoeyLevenson any idea what type of reverb he uses for his vocal sound.... he has the best vocal set up ever.

[@stevegoldsmith8766]

Great album as well.

[@SensationalMaccala]

beautiful sensation 🥰🙏🏻

[@Frankeeafflick]

One to watch great talent

[@xxxxxx1427]

SWJ🖤

[@olivermarx1243]

See you in Cologne

[@matthewcollett4181]

Wow

[@angelagoc4622]

❤❤❤

[@beverelyboy]

Brilliant

[@seniornibbs1969]

at last we are back to songs with true meaning god bless

[@snox7320]

Great track ✊

[@VincentMcguinness]

What’s that riff at the beginning of the song from?

[@jacobjoslin4410]

Nirvana - All Apologies God bless!

[@rayniland3817]

So good

[@proalfmegaangler156]

Ich bin begeistert 😊

[@Callahanscovers]

Anyone know what guitar pedal he uses to make his signature “BOOM” sound he always uses??

[@raphcarmo]

I'm looking for it as well...such a great sound...

[@astomp8223]

It’s a Roland SPD ONE

[@Callahanscovers]

@@astomp8223 thanks so much!

[@chrisharper835]

@@astomp8223 Any idea bout his entire pedal board set up?

[@deanhaughey6128]

That the problem with music and songwriters they usually write about shit like wearing same fcking smelly jeans for 4 days I mean wtf lol

[@OmnipotentSpud]

They write what they know. I wrote a song about eating a sandwich after mowing the lawn... It's kind of a banger when I do open mics 😂

[@samsabruskongen]

Meth Bruce Springsteen

[@EvenFlow1970]

He has a Microbiology degree so he can probably make it.