Stephen Wilson Jr. | "Year To Be Young 1994" | Western AF

Western AF presents | The Under the Big Sky Sessions | Stephen Wilson Jr. | "Year To Be Young 1994"
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Stephen Wilson Jr. hopped off stage and headed straight over to the farmhouse to shoot this song with us. He was sweat drenched and full of that wild kind of energy. I don't know about the rest of you but for me this song is nostalgic as all get out.
Put on your old "No Fear" sweatshirt and roller skates and give this one a listen.
If you head over to the streaming platform of your choice you can grab his new single, "Holler From the Holler" now.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:12 "Year To Be Young 1994"
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Sound Production & Mixer: Will Ross
Editor: Manuel Deakins
Executive Producers: Travis Blankenship, Johnny Callahan, Julie Nestoroff, and VJ Arizpe
Special Thanks: The Outriders
Chords and Lyrics Copy: Cedar River
Associate Producers: Patrick Harrington, Alastair Duncan, Seannen Sainz
Producers: Brian Harrington, Will Ross, & Mike Vanata ( Square State Film )
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[@mrmedicinal]

June 5th, 1994 I turned 18 and was invincible. July 22nd, 1994 the driver of an 18 wheeler ran a STOP sign and I crashed into it breaking my neck and becoming a quadriplegic, teaching me I was indeed, not invincible. Thank you for writing and singing such a great and meaningful song.

[@ryanmullins2103]

I had just started kindergarten. Still I remember that time and even the 2000’s easier less crazier times, I miss them.

[@jimburkett9799]

That is songwriting at it’s peak. Droning guitar and perfectly laid vocals and melody. You don’t understand it now, but your kids will.

[@nosleeptilbrook108]

love the subtle Back to the Future reference.

[@masongregory2]

HOLY SHIT HE MADE IT ON WESTERN AF HELL YEAH FINALLY GETTING THE CLOUT HE NEEDS

[@haydenburchfield126]

My words exactly!!!!

[@RishPanjeetJr]

This dude doesn’t miss. That record is majestic. I don’t even like most modern country.

[@jeffcmo1957]

He sounds like Bruce Springsteen. Wow. This is great. I was 14 in 1994. The 90’s were pretty sweet.

[@DL-yc4pm]

We're about the same age, growing up 80's into early 90's was great. Sounds better than springsteen to me.

[@hobonickel840]

I'm hearing Springsteen covered by Steve Earle

[@dracolupus0217]

Damn bro, I was 6. There have been many times when I think to myself "I want to go back to the 90s"

[@1coopjsn]

@@DL-yc4pm I agree - I’m so happy to have grown up back then. It was a different world.

[@sherryedwards2155]

I said the same thing when I heard his voice at certain points in the song! Amazing

[@Mindyradio1]

I graduated in 1994. This song hits so close to home. My time at the roller rink, hiding in my headphones, and when the songs were so much more.

[@theahj2360]

ditto. Class of '94 rulz.

[@lauratomas4388]

im desperate for him to say '1984' instead.....killer tune!

[@ofwoden]

This is the rare song that references Boyz II Men that isn’t a Boyz II Men song. What a great song.

[@cedarriver]

I love those kind of songs. Great job! Chords and lyrics below folks! You can play it in Standard tuning, I think his guitar his guitar is tuned about 4 half steps down. Be sure to not play the high e string in the chorus or it'll sound a bit off with the chords Verses C / C / C / C F / C / C / C / C F Chorus Dm Em F / Dm Em F / Am Em C F / C (+ / F in 2nd chorus) Bridge Am G / F / Am G F / C / C / F / C / C / F [Verse 1] I must admit I felt the flame Kurt Cobain, a Fender Mustang MTV brought me up "This is your brain on drugs" I won't forget that first girlfriend That got me into Boyz II Men I grew up a lot that year My sweatshirt said "No Fear", ha [Chorus] My life was a stereo and it was everything First one in line for the "Last Dance With Mary Jane" Hiding in my headphones, laying on the bedroom floor 1994 [Verse 2] Tell mom, "See ya later Don't be blowin' up my pager When the show's over, I'll come home When that is, I don't know" Teen spirit in the air Before we all owned cell phones Study hall, passing notes Yes, no or I don't care [Chorus] When my life was a stereo and it was everything Soundtrack, first kiss out at the roller rink Hands held, two hearts falling on a hardwood floor 1994 1994 [Post-Chorus] Think you know it all when you don't know any better Tell yourself you're gonna live forever Fire's burning and I'm still holding the torch From 1994 A year to be, hey, a year to be young A year to be, hey, a year to be young A year to be, hey, a year to be young A year to be, hey, a year to be young A year to be, hey, a year to be young [Chorus] When my life was a stereo Back when my life was a stereo Back when my life was a stereo and it was everything Soundtrack takes me back through all those memories Hiding in my headphones, laying on the bedroom floor It takes me back to the days when a song was worth so much more 1994 1994 1994

[@huesommabit]

This guy just time traveled me back to being a teenager. The 90’s were the best. Pager on vibrate and headphones listening to grunge. Incense and candles lit. Smoking on the roof and sneaking out while all were asleep. Shewwww buddy.

[@everdash]

this has instantly become one of the top 10 greatest songs OF ALL TIME. of all time.

[@grimeybeast1465]

Totally agree. This is easily one of the most profound songs of the last 25 years. The first time I heard it I driving down the highway. 30 seconds in had to pull over.

[@grizzly766]

I can rewind it and use 1984 and it still resonates. Thank Stephen.

[@robbadams982]

Was a Sophomore in HS.... Orange Jubilee Mad Dog 20/20. Bud Ice and Zima's. Things sure have changed fast. Wish the cell phone thing never happened. (as i watch this video, on a phone)

[@andrewwright2037]

Bud Ice and zimas. I was telling someone a zima story the other day and we couldn’t even think if they still made them anymore. 90’s were better than the 80’s by a long shot

[@zacharytaylor3054]

This guy is the real deal. Beautiful music man.

[@russneis11]

No fear sweatshirt. Got me

[@douglove2412]

Dude is really good. I was 41 in 1994, so I come from an older view of that time, thinking about my little kids and such. But music is always the common denominator, meaning so much to people decade but decade. Good stuff like this is timeless. When you hear and feel the truth, you keep coming back.

[@88BLLO]

That Native American "heh!"speaks so many volumes of the multiple levels this song crosses .

[@checkdasaus]

When i hear that song I become tears in my eyes, it brings me the feeling of the 90 back. I am 37 so I was young, but men, no smartphones... Everything was slower and the life was carefree

[@janhoggart]

I hear a Springsteen vibe ... nice sound (voice & guitar)

[@gerbenh158]

I've heard this song in many different versions. But his voice cuts right through my soul, every time.

[@Duden627]

Holy smokes, you know when you're just listening through Western AF, creating a playlist, and all of sudden something incredible like this shows up? Thank you so much for your work, what a gem.

[@wlbh7123]

He is really a unique vocalist and musician. Timeless

[@rksdmf]

There’s an even better version

[@Napoleon-Blownapart]

Got the Mellencamp / Earle thang goin' on, I dig.

[@eddie68735]

Damn just rode an emotional roller coaster on that one ,, I was 20 and the world was mine

[@jessenelson3936]

The reference's to pagers and the roller rink sounds like my child hood. Born in 1984 so I was 10 in 1994

[@buckethead151]

"Back when a song was worth so much more" You took me there! 😭 Thanks for sharing your song!

[@philpayne5313]

"I won't forget" I personally wont forget walking in to the Bourban Theater in Lincoln Nebraska..... This guy..its familiar but it changes things. Its raw, heart felt but hard to explain. Lord it's good,

[@robbyatmaja6896]

The song is so honest. Shit... I'm holding tears everytime I hear this

[@sovague5671]

I was 12 in 1994. Hell of privilege.

[@joshk8599]

Flawless tune. Long Live The 90s.

[@BillGoodman76]

Awesome. Class of 94 in the house.

[@dylanmichael7875]

This just absolutely gutted me, man. That was fucking beautiful. I am a fan. Wow. Never heard a song that captured how I felt about growing up in the 90s.

[@travisbrown9267]

The next big name in music! Keep em coming Stephen ❤

[@dracolupus0217]

God damn! In 1994 I was six years old, and my brother was born. There are times when I find myself missing the 90's.

[@racewallmosquitoes]

The picking pattern, along w the tuning, feel like the passage of time, making it easier to get to '94

[@douglasandreano7559]

When the show is over I'll come home when that is I don't know..

[@isaiahbasaldua924]

this is amazing reminds me of country rock from the 80's and 90's .Its definitely a special song this is really a great fusion of genre and such a great voice

[@VoxGothica]

This is what it would sound like if Springsteen had written Billy Corgan's 1979.

[@SheaRecordmetal]

Brings back memories. Nothing like listening your tapes and CDs . Music meant more back then when you held it in your hands. It’s a double edge sword, cause you can come across a song like this on youtube and listen when you want for free.

[@dannydavidson7078]

Very original this guy Maybe Bruce Springsteen would sing one of Mr. Wilson Jr's songs

[@tylerogilvie2274]

He was so good at Under The Big Sky

[@bangendedscoots7960]

Wow this was FANTASTIC! I found myself leaning closer and closer as he sang, talk about pulling you in!

[@frinkfronk9198]

he has a touch of Springsteen but it's the perfect amount. I'm pretty sensitive to stuff being too derivative. this is beautifully original.

[@gradywright]

Was expecting to hear my childhood story sung when I clicked on this.

[@christianbeck7375]

Thank you so much for bringing this to us, been listening to this song for a while and I love this more intimate version.

[@mattw4065]

wow, using a pick with a classical guitar! That's a distinct tone, it works so well for this song

[@FreeUrMindz]

This whole album is amazing!

[@justinkrietenstein2563]

He will be Legend

[@user-ls9nm9uy5s]

Hi Stephen, I was like many others a huge fan of Kurt's Cobain's music and always will be. In the year 1994 I was 33. It was the year Grunge died with Kurt to some degree. It is worth the memories as your song takes us back to those days. I am hearing the influence of the Boss in your voice, but it is still you singing. I am wondering if you ever listened to his Album, " Nebraska" ? I have the 33. I am betting you have heard it ? We could never have enough exceptionally talented and special Musician's such as yourself. You are the best at writing what is relevant, thoughful, and real to and for our time in history. That is such a gift. Thank you so very much Stephen for your awesome Music !! ❤ Best wishes from Steven in America's Dairyland Wi. !

[@georgeavera8345]

this ol boy’s got it. god damn he’s good

[@michaelzoeller9552]

Reminds me of something Steve Earle would have sung in his early days (there's even a 'hup' at 2:15!), this is a great song. Also a bit JCM circa American Fool or earlier.

[@MKActual.]

The Boss meets Eric Church

[@fullarmorpreparedness5606]

Nashville would shit on this don't bring up Eric church he can't make music unless it makes money pop country garbage is all that's came from Nashville since Waylon settled down the good shit will never be on the radio.

[@DL-yc4pm]

You have a great story telling ability... it has drawn me in to listen to this song dozens of times since this morning release 9/15/22.

[@klaasweerstand6660]

Love the rawness

[@user-ey6be2uz9p]

Beaytiful

[@shawnsrepairs9514]

Eric church and Springsteen mixed is the vibe I'm getting. I like it.

[@jkeefe4208]

This song put tears in my eyes I guess it’s from being on the streets of Portland Oregon with all the sick boys this song brings me way back to when I was a kid thank you for putting this out

[@DL-yc4pm]

My life will always be a stereo, I love this! Btw, that all apologies riff at the end is bad ass!!!

[@PhilDoughty]

Reminiscing songs performed with sincerity always tug on heart strings harder

[@jackryan444]

As a 1994 kid. I miss much of this… but I could have picked a worse year to arrive.

[@tonysizzle8574]

Merle Haggard’s album “1994” is where I’m headin’ next.

[@carolh4950]

Looking forward to your live performance in Bloomington. Love your music.

[@BoneLocker]

Living legend

[@timsweeney9558]

Beautiful. I was in my mid 20s, and I think I probably stopped listening to grunge that year. Losing Kurt was a tough one.

[@davidk5937]

Gives me some Cadillac Three vibes and I’m 100% for it. Hope to hear more from Stephen Williams Jr.

[@kereph6566]

2024 they tour together

[@jgoblast2499]

I'm literally addicted to this song!

[@jesseappleseedOG]

Yesssssss

[@MrBobbystyles]

Kick ass all around .. can’t wait to play it again .

[@davidjotkowitz8461]

Amazing!!!

[@calvinjarvis1333]

hell yeah I love it!

[@TheDestro500]

Love this guy!

[@kalebfingerpickinfannin]

Gives me chills man. Love it!

[@josephdestito7997]

i love this song

[@Claythargic]

Wow. This is great.

[@niteowl9491]

lovely

[@jackiejohnson8612]

My my my love this

[@oscarhernandez-rx8tf]

Perfection ❤️

[@cashoutcringe5850]

letsss gooooo legendary moment

[@travismiller9841]

Damn this guy is great!

[@mv2719]

some awesomeness right there 🤠👍🏻

[@luvmalynn]

Significant year indeed 🤍

[@grahamg7305]

Masterclass

[@88BLLO]

This is my favorite song

[@grissom72]

Great version. He is killer live. Saw him in Nashville and can’t wait to see him again.

[@insmett1elf4]

incredible. Thank you!

[@WhatTheHellFritz]

Thank you.

[@ralphhardyman1148]

good music. good story. what I come here for. very appreciative of what y'all share

[@algo6485]

Turned 16..alot of first-times that year..1994..

[@Freakshow0315]

WOW...that's all I've got...

[@MichaeMichaelMichael]

Cool Sun Kil Moon vibes. Good stuff.

[@SteveCutlerLive]

fucking beautiful song ! Stephen Wilson Jr. gifted af

[@amycamp4789]

Gen x theme song

[@kevin_wright]

My goodness...

[@ToddAndrewCole]

Awesome sauce!

[@matthebert007]

Hell ya brother

[@jamielandsborough1899]

nice

[@mthill77]

Fantastic song...but I miss the All Apologies outro on this rendition, it really is the perfect ending to this song.

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

👍

[@mosampson8862]

that's how I play my classical guitar, a 1973 Yamaha

[@user-yl9qx9oi1x]

420th Like right here

[@retrorunner79]

Fuck yeah AF