Steve Earle Gillian Welch David Rawlings - Sin City

Steve, Gillian & David on Sessions at West 54th Sin City

[@CnutStolen]

Steve Earle has more soul in his vocal chords than most folks have in their whole body.

[@wlgj1341]

Thank goodness

[@barbarac5236]

Sin City was also written by Chris Hillman, who sometimes gets left out. He and Gram Parsons wrote a number of Flying Burrito songs together. They met when Parsons joined the Byrds, of which Hillman was a founding member.

[@stevetady5332]

Bad ass. Steve Earle with these two could tour the world and take nothing but requests. Great stuff this

[@davidschomer9655]

Gram Parsons was one of the best country writers of all time.

[@charlesryan427]

Yes he was.

[@jimcharles651]

Don't forget this song is largely written by Hillman

[@margaretross9150]

@@jimcharles651 Hillman says working with Gram was the most intensely creative period of his life. They inspired each other.

[@nealmccarthy5903]

This is just one of my favorite performances ever. Thank you for sharing this

[@langstongrandma]

Love Gillian's Nudie outfit! They all do a fine job - yes, I miss Gram, but his spirit carries on. Thank you, Steve Earle.

[@bhammy54]

I think David Rawlings could play the phone book....seriously, I don't think there is a better picker walking the earth. Love this video, Steve, Gillian, David...doing a Gram Parsons song...heaven

[@RalphMurphy-op6yq]

and Buddy Miller backing

[@deborahpannell7541]

Those harmonies are to die for..2020 and listening 🎶

[@charlesryan427]

I love all three of these wonderful artists, and this is a good rendition, but it is also a reminder of just how stupendous the original is.

[@princessofhesse]

never be another singer like Steve Earle. never.

[@moiradavis6358]

So true, ive seen him twice in UK and once in Spain

[@princessofhesse]

Seen him 23 times since 1987...

[@princessofhesse]

moira davis seen him about 30 times since ‘87..need live music now!

[@mrjasondylan]

@@princessofhesse seen him 10 times since 88 met him 4 times. I've seen Dylan 25 times since 87.

[@princessofhesse]

Gram Parsons, RIP. He wasn't able to beat his demons like Steve has done.

[@bluestarlighting29]

That truth never be no one take Steve Earle place. Lots Fans enjoy his music. Truly love this song. All did fantastic job 100%. This song all have special meaning in are life. Truly love this song100%. One greatest song writer.

[@princessofhesse]

Been a fan since the mid-80s, Steve Earle’s music is the soundtrack Of my life...

[@louiserawle8999]

Dwight Yoakam and K.D Lang best version ever of this song

[@lifeisacarnival1359]

Better than the Burrito Brothers? Sorry, no sir. Err, Ma'am.

[@princessofhesse]

everytime I watch this, it's better...I'm a huge Steve Earle fan from way, way back...incredible.

[@nilradem]

Hillman was there that night. It is a 1999 tribute to Parsons based on the Return of the Grievous Angel CD, hosted by Emmylou (who is at least as important as Chris.) Hillman and Steve do High Fashion Queen and he does Wheels with Jim Lauderdale. I have a bootleg, and Leadon is listed as part of the band, along with Greg Leisz, Paul Wix, Ethan Johns and, of course, Buddy Miller.

[@annmariekirchman8691]

That was fabulous! What a band!

[@shannondawn44]

Next to The FBB's this is the best version of Sin City that I've heard . Love it , saved to favorites . Thanks for sharing

[@princessofhesse]

Love it, Steve Earle can do no wrong

[@davidjacksonjackson3212]

First time I have seen Dave Rawlins play electric guitar, very good.

[@jimmcbride2990]

He does a helluve good job on the tele

[@michaelormerod1898]

I'll never tire of this

[@RemingtonRidersMusic]

Lord have mercy! This performance has totally melted me.

[@ibnelmouata1]

this song was for me a song from angels when i was 27,not the same version but the same song

[@McKuffy]

Is that Bernie Leaden on mandolin? Only one missing is Chris Hillman.

[@princessofhesse]

this video has 12,869 views, i think half of those are mine, one of my favorites, big, big Steve Earle fan.

[@Gazza63]

Wonderful

[@HiyaMichael]

Legends!!

[@lindalangum4788]

This is an excellent rendition of Sin City - thanks, Steve, Gillian and David! Surely do miss Gram, tho......

[@harrydeanbentzel]

It's like the old country singers were influenced by Ernest Tubb and Hank Williams and Jimmie Rodgers and Johnny Cash but now the new country singers are influenced by Parsons that's so f****** cool

[@tomattaboy]

This was a real treasure!

[@princessofhesse]

Love Steve Earle. Love him.

[@princessofhesse]

oh, yeah, this is incredible.....Steve Earle, the best of the best.

[@gar949]

yep........I like that......I like that a lot

[@rickp10116]

The best version of Sin City I've heard, besides the FBB's original, is on a boot by Steve Earle called "Magnetized Motherf#ckers". Terrific.

[@princessofhesse]

been a fan of Steve for years and years....no matter the size!! i think he has a teddy bear quality here, but yeah, he's 57 now, thinner, but still going a mile a minute!!

[@07lq4vn]

Harvard drop-outs can write outstanding country songs and lyrics!

[@benholland1331]

Real music :)

[@annemorganti9444]

Just found this love it x

[@plasteredbastard]

Steve woulda had a true ally in GP had he lived. I could see many collaborations between the two.

[@davidstisher7389]

Simply beautiful.

[@corycameron2329]

Very very good cover!!!

[@conclix]

Powerful. Beautiful. Sparkhill Des.

[@tonysalmail]

OMG

[@loniduncan]

I saw this show, it was a tribute to Gram Parsons and I can't figure out why I can't find anywhere to buy it. There were so many good stars who did his songs.

[@shannondawn44]

I know . I'd love to have a copy of this too . Amazing

[@redshaftedflicker]

PRICELESS.

[@GuitarDudeXXX]

I've watched it four times just today. I recognize your name from the SE Yahoo group, Joanna. Steve is my all time fave artist.

[@bonnie92100]

super!!

[@willypotts100]

"Mighty Fine"♫

[@princessofhesse]

If he, and I, had been single, and if he had asked, I would have packed a bag and run off with Steve Earle then. Still, he's my great hero.

[@princessofhesse]

after Steve got clean, his music was even better, I think.

[@monstermack3084]

Nah

[@Tripleaught18]

MERCY!!

[@millerezra8]

Damn Steve looks good here

[@thomasharris7881]

Dave Rawlings playing a Telecaster instead of his small bodied Epiphone archtop!

[@darlincommitme]

@Markndannsue This was 1999, a tribute for Parsons promoting the Return of the Grievous Angel CD that Emmylou put together. I have seen this around on torrent sites, and am pretty sure it was never released. Steve also did a session earlier that year with Del McCoury promoting their CD.

[@wongnaichungrd]

darlincommitme It was released I have a copy. Gillian Welch does an incredible version of Hickory Wind . Wilco does 100 years from this time. Great collection

[@eridgley]

@jason wallace--Good eye!

[@princessofhesse]

you are probably right, my friend, but it would stop me!! still, it's a wonderful video.

[@iknowbut1919]

COSMIC

[@nilradem]

I don't think not being single ever stopped Steve from running off, at least before he got sober.

[@mrjasondylan]

@eridgley its not a tele isnt that an esquire it only has the bridge pickup instead of two!!!

[@lazerliam29]

I've never seen David play an electric guitar until now.

[@niallwhite1969]

Is that Bernie Leadon on mandolin?

[@fnava1]

yes

[@princessofhesse]

hey Dude, glad to hear from you!!! yes, i love this video and think Steve was a real bunny when he was this age, if you will forgive me for being a sexist, ha! i love him!

[@eridgley]

David Rawlings playing a Telecaster? Have you ever seen the like?

[@RobertJohnM]

Pretty sure thats a flying burrito brother in the background too!

[@jmzfactor]

Yes, Burrito Bro and founding member of the Eagles, Bernie Leadon on mandolin.

[@princessofhesse]

nope, saw Gram in Texas in the 70s, nothing like Gillian.

[@princessofhesse]

not much of a Dave Rawlings fan, but he does have a lot of talent.

[@princessofhesse]

@samdogdamndog2 don't do what Gram did in Joshua Tree, my friend.

[@tonypearce8763]

Was there a DVD of this show by any chance?

[@Markndannsue]

Wow! Look at Steve. How old is this?? I'd kill to get a good copy of this session.

[@cabmaker66]

Steve Earl's beard is ALOT longer now.....

[@victorpearson1418]

Greg Liese on steel ? Stellar line up , just rough enough around the edges...as it should be .

[@Sweetmelody2011]

Gillian is the new Emmylou :) Let's just hope she'll never be as successful as Emmy because success always corrupts artistic integrity.

[@maximuskhan2100]

I know this is sacrilege, but I have always thought Earle sang this song the best.

[@JCPJCPJCP]

Apocalypse Sometime Soon.

[@leverettb8]

Big, big Gram Parsons fan. Steve can sit on the bench. Oh, wait. Gram is dead. OK Steve, step up.

[@pameladarlenewoodward8385]

Steve Earle is like J.Cash and W.Nelson. He's better singing song's written for him,by him.

[@crobarus]

Is this a Rodney Crowell song. Anyway , Steve Earl is perfect for this, ans Gillian is more perfect.

[@resobill]

Sir Rodney is great but this song is attributed to gram parsons when he was a burrito brother. Truly a really good song and group of musicians. Reply

[@lynnturman8157]

no. gram parsons song

[@margaretross9150]

Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons.

[@stevenhanson6057]

No one understands this song or why it was written Corina del Norte would say “My ass”

[@LindaCafaro]

They do a good job, but not Gram

[@rbenroper1654]

This is a horrible version.