The Highwomen “If She Ever Leaves Me” NFF 7-26-19

Newport Folk Festival for the debut of the supergroup, The Highwomen. That set was on Fire!

[@shyannevasquez5257]

I absolutely love that they gave this song to Brandi to sing instead of singing from a male perspective

[@ehuff8000]

She absolutely makes it. Couldn’t be better.

[@rjwade00]

That's just about the best intro to a song I've ever heard.

[@erichart2093]

Jason is pretty good with the words.

[@sarahh7369]

I love how throughout the years she's always had the twins with her, even with the new group.

[@RonTuriello]

And I love that they split the royalties 3 ways equally no matter who the lead writer is. Phil and Tim are each amazing songwriters, IIRC, Phil wrote "The Story" and Tim wrote "Most of All", which are two of the Brandi Carlile band's top songs.

[@longstreet0163]

I do too Sarah H. But what is this I see here ? The twins WITHOUT cool hats ? This time it's Mr Isbell's turn to wear cool hat !!

[@MadisonKerr]

0:50 "I'm not gay, like not all the way." - Jason Isbell, 2019. We stan. 😂

[@hkearpgirl]

this precious man

[@ElizabethT45]

Everybody is a little gay :)

[@ehuff8000]

The song, like a homing pigeon, found exactly the person it was supposed to be written for and sang by. ❤️

[@katrinalove]

It’s always so nice as a gay woman to hear songs sung by women for women, feels so validating.

[@annierogeryeager6203]

Yasssss

[@ebnolan3856]

I love this, though there will be many that say nasty, ugly things! My daughter is gay and I will stand by her and love her till my last breath! It’s funny about the ice because my Court eats it all the time!

[@melissamoore6539]

I've been listening to this song on repeat for a while. It's my favourite love song. It's just so good.

[@warriorbard]

I love that this song is so well received. It's about time we got country music sung from different perspectives. I hope this song and group opens more doors for more queer artists and songs to feature in country music. Progress! Yay!

[@spacecxwbxy]

well bloody hell, it's not even midday and i'm in tears; this is beautiful. not want but NEED a studio version of this

[@jeffolefson9415]

It’s coming on their album in September.

[@androidlaki23]

"It's like taking my civil rights movie to Spike Lee" - haha.

[@teachergirl41]

CM Laki laughing so stinking hard!

[@androidlaki23]

@@teachergirl41 Me 2 - lol.

[@androidlaki23]

@@teachergirl41 Me too - different times - that's for sure! But gawd bless everyone on this planet. For sure.

[@kaylashaw1994]

this is everything. falling in love with country again because of these ladies

[@97musicaddict]

Check out Sarah Shook and the Disarmers. Great country and western band, the singer is a lesbian. Especially their song "dwight yoakam" its sooo good.

[@jessicavalsi2588]

I need one of them there sparkly suits.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Yaaas

[@jgmaute]

"...the women commissioned legendary Nashville tailor Manuel to create four glittery, rhinestone-cowgirl suits, each in a different color and each with the wearer’s last name embroidered in script on the back. ..."

[@kerryevans1562]

That Brandi Carlile sure can SANG.. Loved the introduction Jason a class act Greetings from Dublin Ireland brother and sisters incredible SONG... Incredible Lyrics a women with a careful heart . .Guy Clark smiling down from heaven...a gay country and western Song Sure why NOT....

[@halhuffman]

I've had this on repeat since the album came out. I love the entire album!!!

[@juliefisher5377]

Country finally came around. Chely Wright.....should be there. Great singing all the way around!!

[@cazz1422]

i read someone saying it feels a bit disrespectful that straight ppl wrote this and now use a gay singer 'as a prop' to make this a ~revolutionary~ gay song... lmao can you imagine being bitter about that??? this IS a revolutionary song! ya sure it would've been even better if brandi had written it, but man i'm just so glad this exists now! and on top of its relevance, it sounds beautiful 🥰

[@lynnitrobe]

How many "straight" songs have been written by closeted gay artists? Also, these people need to read the credits to many of their favorite songs which have been written and performed by totally different people. It's a beautiful collaboration of talent.

[@steviejmes]

It’s hard to beat a song with Jason Isbell under “Written by:” They should just be glad the song exists, I am.

[@kerryevans1562]

I concur

[@RyanBlackhawke]

It was just a few decades ago when country music shunned K.D. Lang.

[@user-fc8mf2is4b]

@@lynnitrobe lmfao biggots say shit like that but don't know that brandy clark and shane mcanally, two openly gay artists, wrote like half the songs their favorite singers sing. jason and amanda were just sensitive enough to know that the straight experience isn't the norm and know that the song isn't their to sing, simple as that.

[@marymorgannow]

This is a damn good song! Loving it from Helsinki. Found out about Highwomen bc Yola came to Helsinki, a couple years back and this expat was like What?!!

[@jflrck141]

Wow!!! Brandi is so damn good!! I couldn’t wait for the album to come out!!!!!

[@mollysalt9223]

Wow I didn’t need another reason to cry today oml this song just hit me across the face with its emotions ffs how can I love a band more

[@scottallanallan]

God, I miss live shows so much. I’m praying that this will all be over soon and we can connect again through song and love. ✌🏻❤️

[@Keystone75]

"Why didn't someone tell me I have a bald spot on the back of my head?" - Guy in black t-shirt after watching this video

[@katesavage7008]

hahahaha

[@stevesole8007]

Thank you's to the songsmith Jason. The song's great and Brandi's the icing on his cake.

[@kerschnerracing]

Gosh dang, can Jason Isbell write a song and can this group pull it off.

[@rodblackhurst]

This is fantastic. Thank you for capturing the moment.

[@countryfan523]

This is great. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@mamat8184]

Hysterical! I love it! Ty so much for sharing.❤❤❤

[@kargelr]

And we have Lil' Nas X, a gay, black hip hop/country crossover artist. The world is changing for the better.

[@carolinezanon1592]

Yeah, I wouldn't have totally agreed with you at the time and then COVID came along lol

[@ToThinkOfBooks]

Love this!

[@Seattlepsych1]

Thank you!!!!! ❤️

[@hwy138]

Thank you !!!

[@MsDestructiveDrunker]

I have been in love with the song from the first time I hear it last year... Thank you spotify and your recommendation. Now, I am a huge fan of Brandi and The Highwomen of course :)

[@robynmiller-hicks9551]

This is EVERYTHING!!

[@mcook6005]

Brandi is perfect.

[@angelemerald1]

Everybody wants to be free to be who they are. Awesome group.

[@karenrogers6132]

yes! Thank u!

[@kirstynloftus826]

I see you watch her from across the room Dancing her home in your mind Well it takes more than whiskey to make that flower bloom And by the third drink you'll find out she's mine I've loved her in secret I've loved her out loud The sky hasn't always been blue And it might last forever Or it might not work out But if she ever leaves me it won't be for you She loves wild horses and tumbling dice She don't have a single tattoo She'll drink all the liquor and leave you the ice That's too much cologne, she likes perfume I've loved her in secret I've loved her out loud The sky hasn't always been blue And it might last forever Or it might not work out But if she ever leaves me it won't be for you If she ever leaves it's gonna be for a woman with more time Who's not afraid to let her dreams come true If she ever gives her careful heart to somebody new Well it won't be for a cowboy like you Well I've loved her in secret I've loved her out loud The sky hasn't always been blue It might last forever Or it might not work out But if she ever leaves me it won't be for you If she ever leaves me it won't be for you

[@JennBaumstein]

thank you x100. Now, if someone with more skills than I at figuring this out could write the chords ... ;-)

[@gnico410]

No doubt?

[@kerryevans1562]

Thanks Greetings from Dublin Ireland

[@kerryevans1562]

Thanks

[@kimsmith1383]

Thank you for writing out the lyrics. As much as the song sounded beautiful, I couldn't fully understand the lyrics when they sang them. I'm so happy to be able to read them now, thanks to you. All the best!

[@jandrubasehart1496]

I love it.

[@jacobmcguffie]

Brilliant! So glad we got this version and not the one in portrait being filmed in front.

[@sunnydaygogo]

JMcG 😂😂😂

[@KariAaraas100]

Love this band and all the amaszing artists in it! And Love Jason Isbell as well of course :D

[@willfromyadkinville]

i love it!

[@debbrackemyre8434]

Love this song!!!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Oh I love this one!

[@janedoe2916]

OBSESSED 😍

[@gaylea.griffin9733]

About time

[@whvance]

what a phenomenal song

[@Justbeingme971]

I love the song.

[@lbhoffman3234]

Ran from Sheryl's show on the opposite side of the Fort to get to their performance, caught this song just it was starting. Too much fun, they were phenomenal.

[@eleanorluckett7162]

Wow ✊👌🤙🤘

[@simeonteitelbaum3673]

Brandi Carlile's outfit is beautiful

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I adore her fashion sense

[@isareyes4438]

DAAAAAMMMNNN!!!! THATS ALL.

[@scottielover5415]

Just goes to show, a love song is a love song for everyone in love.

[@lynnlogan7315]

I can't help but LOVE thier outfits. But then again I do make ones like that. I interned with their designer Manuel.

[@tburditt]

Was such an amazing performance yesterday. Blew us all away and a great finish to day 1.

[@jackrosess]

❤️

[@cloudsinmykoffie]

Can we say LEGENDARIC

[@larrylewis5721]

I was listening to this performance live across East Passage, in Jamestown, RI. Nice to have these great clips of the whole weekend. However, Jason Isbell must know that his song bears more than a passing resemblance to "Bartender's Blues"....by George Jones and, later, James Taylor. If you're going to borrow, then borrow from the best!

[@aprilbumbalough8283]

Where have ya'll been!? Love it!

[@rebecahboynton6049]

Maren being amazing.

[@THEJacqrat]

Thank you, k.d. lang.

[@katherinecajulao3550]

Robin torres our friendship song is If she ever leaves me it's remind me dreaming about my best staff also my best idol! 🤩🤩

[@calvincalvey7794]

🙏

[@TheMooserolls]

Jason Isbell very funny

[@erichart2093]

Some idiot yelled out at one of his shows that Amanda was too hot for him. His response... "i can tell a good joke."

[@audity06]

🤘👍👍

[@decadencewhimsyandsarcasm]

“Like taking your civil rights movie to spike lee” fuckin destrooooyyyed me

[@janetmckinley1074]

I love this song the words are so true 🇬🇧🇬🇧🌈🎶xx

[@myrakayponcho5599]

👍👍👍👍

[@j9struwig]

I don't mean to be dramatic but I would die for Jason Isbell (and the highwomen) :)

[@juliacardona1284]

Lyrics… I see you watch her from across the room Dancing her home in your mind Well, it takes more than whiskey to make that flower bloom By the third drink you'll find out she's mine I've loved her in secret I've loved her out loud The sky hasn't always been blue It might last forever Or it might not work out If she ever leaves me, it won't be for you She loves Wild Horses and Tumbling Dice She don't have a single tattoo She'll drink all the liquor and leave you the ice That's too much cologne, she likes perfume I've loved her in secret I've loved her out loud The sky hasn't always been blue And it might last forever Or it might not work out If she ever leaves me, it won't be for you If she ever leaves, it's gonna be for a woman with more time Who's not afraid to let her dreams come true If she ever gives her careful heart to somebody new Well, it won't be for a cowboy like you Hey, I've loved her in secret I've loved her out loud The sky hasn't always been blue It might last forever Or it might not work out If she ever leaves me, it won't be for you If she ever leaves me, it won't be for you

[@cindydaniels8856]

Nailed it, Brandi 😂

[@arawilson]

The heterosexuals nowadays are just so much better nowadays then they used to be. I'm so glad they've come around. Now if only the country stations in North Carolina would play this ....

[@toddstein5407]

"I'm a cowboy, and that's my steel horse" Subtle nod to Bon Jovi's "Wanted Dead of Alive" ?

[@NoelleNeff13]

Okayyy so when is The Highwomen/Brandi’s version of this being released?!?!

[@kristinesnyder5101]

September 6th is when the whole album comes out, but they've been dropping songs from it for awhile now. I'm hoping this comes sooner.

[@jurgensch6628]

Er erzählt, dass anfangs manche dachten, der Song wäre einer wie jeder sexuelle Country-Pop und dann kam ein besonderer Tag. Da stellt er sich vor, dass vielleicht nur Brandi Carlile dieses Lied singen würde und es ein schwuler Country-Song wäre. Also hat er das Lied aus dieser Perspektive geschrieben Amanda und ihr erster Chris Hopkins aus Nashville Tennessee zu sein. Nur was er nicht bedacht hat war, dass sie dieses Lied mitnehmen müssen, um es Carla zu bringen und sagt dann, dass er nicht schwul ist, also nicht die ganze Zeit. Dann dacht er, er nimmt einen Bürgerrechtsfilm von Spike Lee. Aber sie liebt diesen schwulen Country-Song und sie lieben den auch.

[@vaijayanti_prememalcolm8160]

I love this so much, why didn’t sheryl sing?

[@cizzlecentral]

Haha!

[@oopsiedaisy2156]

Cool, but when did Brandi start dressing like Porter Wagoner? Asking for a friend.

[@kristophermarks6888]

What's up with the drummer's shirt though?

[@snosamie6]

Half these views are mine

[@jameslis1418]

Gay straight whatever this is a great country song.

[@Tethys99999]

1:18

[@ladesigner8764]

and Maren Morris is bi…love these women!!!

[@user-hz5zv8il2z]

Ok look mom I’m

[@Vershinova]

I would like to chatting with her one day. Date with Brandi is great idea 😃 love her

[@frankperricone7042]

Um...I sure hope that Drummer is gay. I want him!

[@scbret]

Frank Bear username checks out ;)

[@vjohnson2591]

The drummers name is Chris Powell. Sorry Frank, he's not Gay.

[@bau6078]

Think a time way back in the start of the sixties Joan Baez Pete Seeger Bob Dylan etc great still alive and well

[@csmith5420]

Like the song lyrically, but not about the super high chorus.

[@simetry6477]

Well you got a good shot of some dudes bald spot. Ah now you reframed.

[@deneicee]

Well, I don’t want to be the ass holding my phone over my head, so I get what I get. 😉

[@joeohhboy5384]

Ohhhh girl power !!!!.....Sorry I just threw up a little. Go bake something for me honey.

[@bobburroughs6241]

Wasted here Brandi.

[@shelley7975]

The one in the center in the burgundy outfit is not a woman. My guess, is none of them are actual women. Revelation 21:8

[@deneicee]

You must be a troll, because you couldn’t actually think that to be a true statement.

[@beatrixhollrigl4641]

​@@deneicee,please in German. Thank you.

[@lindabutler3839]

Booo. That women sings this song. Wrong.

[@katiedid92982]

Um, Women singing this song is kinda the point, LINDA.

[@erichart2093]

Her name is Brandi Carlile and you are a idiot

[@vjohnson2591]

Get off this thread Karen!