The Tuttles and AJ Lee "Hickory Wind" Gram Parson cover

The Tuttles and AJ Lee

[@djehoti]

Who else feels better when they hear AJ sing?

[@charlesbaumgardner4960]

In 1972 I was 10 years old and I was just beginning to buy 45's. My father was a very accomplished bluegrass musician and he came up to me and asked if I had heard of a new band named The Eagles. He said they would be a great band because they were a rock band that had a banjo picker (Bernie Leadon). A few years later I started buying Eagles albums and when I got On The Border he told me the story of the song "My Man" which was about the life of Gram Parsons and pointed out the words "hickory wind" in the lyrics. I have heard many versions of Hickory Wind, but I just found this one and I think it is the one that I like best.

[@rogertrozelle8159]

I would have to agree.

[@stevedexter-ns7qj]

Absolutely agree.

[@joeroberson6676]

Absolutely agree! I played fiddle in a Bluegrass Band and loved playing this song. I believe this to be the best sounding version of ANY (including the original)! Wonderfully done!

[@dogpatch75]

The vocal combination of 14 year old AJ Lee and 18 year old Molly Tuttle is one of those rare blends that has huge potential. The big stage is waiting for them.

[@jeffreycole1662]

It looks like your prediction from 11 years ago has come true. Molly and her band, Golden Highway, have gotten terrific recognition and, while AJ hasn't been quite as successful, she's getting recognized where it counts.

[@dogpatch75]

@@jeffreycole1662 AJ is getting there. Keep in mind she is 5 years younger than Molly.

[@mytunetv]

I believe Molly was only 17

[@kenkopczyk]

"The big stage is waiting for them." This comment has aged particularly well over 11 years.

[@alankuntz6494]

unbelievable .

[@Fracaster]

Nothing on youtube has affected me as much as this version of the song, it is simply a jewel that i will cherish for the rest of my life........both AJ & Molly are amazing artists that i follow regularly, they just uplifted bluegrass to the 21rst century.......and I hope they will be there for a long time.!

[@alejandrosantosjr3448]

Thank you TikTok for introducing me to this very underrated musical gem. This will forever be me and my little boy’s “gone fishing” song when I was stationed at Fort Knox 2021-2024. So many beautiful memories come to mind whilst listening to this. Please have a wonderful life and when it gets hard may this song bring you comfort.

[@kellyschultz485]

❤❤❤

[@joeboyd4064]

Gram Parsons + AJ + the Tuttles = Incredible

[@Rufus-co7sx]

The mandolinds duet in the introll & the ending adds to the meaning of the young writer's song lyrics!!

[@JoSmotherman]

And the genius of Gram Parson lives on. This is beautiful.

[@girlsingerfan]

Got some water in my eyes just now. Man! A new favorite for me, AJ Lee, singing Gram Parsons and Emmylou also being one of my top 3 favorite female vocalist of all time. Linda Ronstadt and Eva Cassidy being the other two. This girl is perfect for this kind of music. Simply amazing.

[@marksc1929]

Same …

[@ffrederickskitty4607]

I'd add Mary Black to that list.

[@daveg4963]

Same and I'm a grown ass man.

[@donaldnelson964]

Emma Lou Harris

[@CarltonSanderson-j3i]

The best thing I heard in a very long time, thank you AJ LEE... Beautiful

[@Dabebo-xk2bt]

What is incredibly amazing is that I have never seen, heard anyone better than this little girl and the band and they're virtually unknown incredible talent up on that stage AJ is just incredible. 60 years old and I watch this several times a week. AJ did Here in California solo and was incredible, John Denver couldn't have done better. I listen every single day also with the Brothers Comatose great together.

[@christinemohr424]

Right with you!

[@jimborkowski306]

Check out Something Special by AJ Lee and Blue Summit as well as To Mine by AJ Lee and Blue Summit...These are both absolutely gorgeous songs by AJ Lee and her new band Blue Summit....Also note that Sully Tuttle is also in her new band.

[@Aer0Dog]

This is an illustration of the basic unfairness of life. What are the odds that a girl with this uncommon beauty would have a voice which can only be described as perfect? Amazing.

[@lilliempowell9788]

Jerre Hill needs

[@jonblake9163]

This over Lady Gaga today and tomorrow.

[@thomaspatrickparker6648]

are you sayin she aint pretty?

[@thomaspatrickparker6648]

No such thing as talent, only what you're willing to sweat and bleed for. They've each spent hundreds of hours practicing and rehearsing to be this good, it wasn't just a coincidence.

[@stevejohnson5062]

Hal was shallow--you are just a jerk!

[@annabellahall7536]

Absolutely hauntingly beautiful. I only just discovered it.

[@mocai01]

... Hickory Wind, a great song ...

[@keaton13]

The contrast of AJ's sad voice and Molly Tuttle's happy shadow carries this song so well. *HEAVENLY* !!

[@52Napoli]

I play Hickory Wind in every style in every key. This is one of the best versions I have ever heard. I have made a study of this song since 1968. This group (and AJ Lee) is awesome. Your are not suppose to sing this song in glee mode, it is a sad song, lonesome and painful. Well done Tuttles. CA Lawing China Grove, NC

[@randyelliott9152]

I will say,with young musicians as talented as these.....there still may be hope for the world,

[@biswasronit]

TRUE, I am turning 89 this June, can't play like I'd love to, but seeing them fills my heart and chokes me of tears, someone is gonna be there when us Old folks leave this pretty place.

[@JohnRitchhart]

Agree with Charles. The best arrangement of this tune ever, Gram would be proud.

[@england670]

AJ is just a kid here and yet produces such a beautiful rendition of this song.

[@cookie1983ful]

I am in the Marine Corps infantry and I spent a many a day far from home. This music speaks to my heart thank you AJ.

[@RayMiller-m3k]

Love your voice AJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@simonsayla6267]

Simply beautiful. A.J. Lee and Molly Tuttle harmonize perfectly. A.J. has the prettiest voice ever.

[@wesleybullock814]

Molly

[@colinc3284]

Some voices just naturally go together. So it is here. These voices are perfect together …

[@aroe3896]

whenever I hear this beautiful song I always think of Bernie Leadon's tribute to Gram, the Eagles "My Man". Thank you Gram for your immortal contributions to cosmic american music and to these artists for this lovely version of HW

[@Claudebonegt]

Young lady that beautiful angelic voice brings tears to my eyes. I hope you realize that gift is from God he self

[@Prayingjerusalem]

Beautiful ❤️ I heard Gram play his last performance in Joshua Tree the night he joined JesusYeshua. Such a tragic loss

[@tlea528hzpi]

Banjo and mandolin combo out front blended perfectly. Side note all of the strings perfecting the landscape of course. The grit on this song brings it all the way home with that sound . Ty

[@swagtasticle360]

this shocked me. i started crying. i love gram parson's recordings. never heard anything come close to doing justice-until this little Oracle. kind of surprising, someone as screwed up as GP-and this child see's, understands and express's the beauty. Kudos to this brilliant Adult-Children combo.

[@PWoods0078]

Beautiful!!

[@Neil-ru7kw]

The absolute best performance of this Gram Parsons/Bob Buchanan song ❤👍

[@msoiseth3419]

One of the best covers of Hickory Wind I've heard. They have a great feel for it, the lead vocal is particularly good, what a great voice she's got. Thank you.

[@kenteubanks5743]

Wow.....grew up w Bluegrass as my moms people are from the Mo Ozarks.... I am near tears listening....music lyrics and vocals.....and yes memories. Crying shame their next "tour date" was listed at a church in CA.

[@whozis2]

I have listened to several renditions of this song on KZbin, including the Byrds and Gram Parsons himself, and I still prefer to hear this with AJ Lee and the Tuttles! Very well done! For those who say that they look sad, so a search on the lyrics. It is a somewhat sad song, and they do put their emotions into it. Good job, all!

[@Pasovineyard]

With all the problems California has, it is so good to see young Californians like this perform. It really gives me hope that the future is better than it appears. Sorry to be so down.

[@whozis2]

It is common for different singers or groups to alter lyrics slightly. Be happy, and go with the flow. This is the best version that I have ever heard!

[@kurtagoilo8328]

WOW...what can I say? I'm speechless. I was looking to download Gram Parson's Hickery Wind and saw this name AJ Lee and the Tuttles. I usually don't care for copies of too many original songs but decided to listen to this band. I was blown away at the beautiful way they sang this song. I sent several copies of this to my family and friends and they were all deeply moved as myself. Hope to see them perform in San Mateo County in May. I live in Davao now but this song is calling me home.

[@evoddubb]

Like many, i find myself coming back here over the last few years. No doubt gram would give two thumbs up.

[@stevenpoe640]

Her sweet voice brings tears to my eyes.

[@jasonleeds4661]

Every now and then I have to revisit this performance. It is so good. So, so good.

[@daanmi148]

+Jason Leeds Totally. I think this performance has captured many of us.

[@BLUELIZARD69]

are you kidding me? This is exactly how this song was meant to be played. I am a greater person for hearing it. Thank you so much. I will be buying everything I can find produced/created by any of the musicians involved in this project.

[@deanmoody4263]

Wonderfully done. Miss Tuttle ur hair looks great like that

[@rustycalvera977]

what a beautiful voice....those nuances are so beautifully placed....my soul just loved it......thank you

[@mosart7025]

So how can you be as talented as Graham Parson and write music like this and not just get high from the sheer joy of that? I know he had a tough life and was surrounded by drugs, but as a visual artist that does solitary work I think it would be a blast to be able to pick up an instrument and start jamming with a bunch of people that are excellent too. Use that as an escape and not things that will kill you!

[@multicaruana]

Wow, incredible, just awesome. What a pleasure to listen to and to watch as is everything that AJ Lee does.(and her backing musicians).

[@kurtzwar729]

Super version of Gram Parsons' classic song. Gram and Emmylou Harris set a very high mark with their duet. It is matched here. Bravo

[@dwightharley3924]

What a beautiful interpretation of Gram's "high lonesome" classic. It makes me both sad and joyful to hear this.

[@DJS-mx8oz]

crazy went from in the city eagles, to gram, to a dj who brought up Gram and this song and grand ole oprey to this... music transcends

[@wproct11]

This is the beauty of youTube. It suggested this video to me, and what a jewel it is! This is another one that I will watch over and over.

[@brendabarnes4900]

I just love to hear AJ Lee sing and play she is a beautiful girl with a beautiful voice keep up the lovely work

[@mkollander99]

They are both Angels

[@jeffmatuszak477]

Gram would probably agree that this is the finest cover of his beautiful masterpiece .

[@crlguitar1]

Ok, I listened to Emmy Lou, Gillian, Gram himself, and others do this song and I still believe that this cover is best I've ever heard of this Gram Parsons song!

[@johnjohnson9861]

Keith Whitley did it justice as well!

[@silentweaponsquietwars1703]

Keith Whitley with J.D. Crowe.This one was too.

[@crlguitar1]

@@johnjohnson9861 Also a very nice version!

[@donaldjordian4289]

Love her voice, Gram would be proud.

[@billymillsaps5791]

Beautiful song .the harmony is just amazing

[@guyb7005]

one word for this type of perfection: Angelic

[@johnwc1957]

Made me cry. For real.

[@harmoniabalanza]

In South Carolina there are many tall pines I remember the oak tree that we used to climb But now when I'm lonesome, I always pretend That I'm getting the feel of hickory wind I started out younger at most everything All the riches and pleasures, what else could life bring? But it makes me feel better each time it begins Callin' me home, hickory wind It's hard way to find out that trouble is real In a far away city, with a far away feel But it makes me feel better each time it begins Callin' me home, hickory wind Keeps callin' me home, hickory wind

[@coachdoc49]

My favorite version ever of one of my very favorite songs. The folks that must feel honored and pleased if they have heard this must include Emmy Lou, GP, Gillian and Rawlings. The instrumental breaks are just as tasteful as the singing, and the harmonies are heart breakingly lovely. Wonderful.

[@serabilgi]

Awesome! Authentic music, that is what I was missing for a long time...

[@jackd8602]

still beautiful, pure, and timeless

[@kerryevans1562]

Gram Parsons is alive and Well as his legacy lives ON Delightful version with feeling... 800 k views got to keep coming back It's the Reverence u have for this masterpiece...

[@captainrhino1]

This totally does Gram & this awesome song justice!! AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@Canoe571]

After hearing Gillean Welch and Keith Richards mess up the lyrics in their recordings of this song, it's refreshing to hear AJ get them pretty close to the original! She's great! I'm 50 years older than her generation, but I'm a FAN!

[@kaksbergur]

I Love This Music. Thank You.

[@MisterNiles]

This has become my personal definitive rendition of the song

[@TheGravygun]

Its almost worth cryin.But she wont let me.What a great cover.

[@kerryg100]

Gram Parson spirit in da house!

[@nicolerussell24]

Absolutely beautiful...tears of joy rolling down my face

[@ptalbany]

there like that in every video I seen of them but look close every now and then you see a big smile come out of one of them so I think they do but there just wrapped into there music so much

[@faymari3962]

What sweet angel voices. love to hear them singing hickory wind.....

[@stevoschannel4127]

This is one of those instances when the right musicians are given the right song in the right time, look at God and say look what we can do...

[@harmoniabalanza]

in the pocket.

[@Magnifiqueweare]

Fine !! Baby AJ singing just like great folk singer ...and with Molly ! From France .

[@ronniemiller2874]

I love the way them girls sing that song

[@MarkMaysey]

My hat's off to father Tuttle's for putting together something so beautiful that will truly enlighten future generations for years to come.

[@minoutv885]

And I'm guessing, which is always the case, when a father, or mother is involved, they increase their own bank account!!!

[@dogpatch75]

So now in 2023... AJ Lee and Sullivan Tuttle are touring with their own band "Blue Summit". Molly Tuttle has won a Grammy! She tours with her own band "Golden Highway". Both are on their way to the top of their genre. Its no wonder The Tuttles with AJ Lee have more views on this channel than all of the other videos combined! Many thanks to Jack Tuttle for teaching and coaching them so well and to Tim Erskin for presenting them to us so early on in such a high quality manner!

[@johnmeyers8585]

AJ is so special. . . . . I am praying for her. She is truly a gem.

[@bobfriedman409]

Gorgeous ! Gram would be pleased !

[@skpfst]

+bob friedman I completely agree about Gram. I think he would be VERY pleased. These girls have the soul Gram used writing it.

[@epicvalleystudios4573]

This is probably the best recorded version of this song ever. It's amazing how soulful AJ's voice sounds at her young age. Just phenomenal playing all around and some kudos needs to go out to the crew that filmed and recorded this.

[@MarkMaysey]

I'm in love with the Tuttles and they're cover of "Hickory Wind"

[@whozis2]

I can't help myself from returning to listen to this sweet, haunting version over and over. AJ's voice was beginning to deepen here, and I love the quality and timbre of her voice on this song. As usual, Molly Tuttle does great harmony, and the Tuttles are just gifted musicians all around. I love hearing this version of this song.

[@kerryevans1562]

whozis2 I concur

[@sailininov]

me too

[@markbegley1564]

and me

[@reedjoel9826]

Me too.

[@Kevin-xz4jq]

Yep

[@davidmorse8432]

This performance is a perfect example of how bluegrass music speaks to a person's soul. Good job people, I love your work !

[@davidparnell1893]

I'm a Gram Parsons fan...what a beautiful rendition of a beautiful song...WONDERFUL! Gram had a soulful innocence in his music and YOU have captured this in your version. BRAVO !!

[@haroldarmstrong8285]

Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful voices and harmony.

[@lansfordlay9931]

Absolutely beautiful and very uplifting .. Thank s for sharing..

[@writewaywritehere]

Wow! She has a beautiful voice and perfect pitch. Love it!

[@oldwest517]

You don't need to understand personally the full impact of a song's lyrics to be musically moved by it. I loved and played songs as a young'n that from my perspective 30 years later I know I didn't fully understand back then. But those songs moved me then and they still do -- only now they move me differently (and more maturely.) You can tell by the way they play and sing that they are musically moved by these songs.

[@operationgoodoil8131]

I just stumbled across this by accident while looking for a local trucking company.... Love it :-)

[@gsteckly]

Thank God for Tuttles Trucking and Recycling eh 😉

[@banjoist123]

She has a voice far beyond her years. I look to hear a lot of this voice in years to come.

[@donjoseph2974]

What a sweet gift. Thank you...

[@6stringwood]

AJ has a perfect smooth bluegrass voice. Outstanding mandolin and guitar work as well! Molly is a great flat picker and vocalist.

[@lyle1957]

Im blown away every time I hear aj sing.This song is amazeing ,the harmony of the strings and the harmony of the vocal cords. All I can say is well done

[@williamrabon8839]

This young lady singing, baring her soul, and the band backing her up have done justice to arguably Gram’s greatest song. A very beautiful bluegrass waltz. Gram surely would have been proud. My favorite versions of “Hickory Wind” have always been Gram, Emmylou, and The Fallen Angels live with Neil Flange on pedal steel (Neil, I hope I spelled your last name correctly, bud) and then there’s that knockout solo version Emmylou cut on ‘Blue Kentucky Girl’-Wow! Now it appears that The Tuttles and A J Lee have joined that list. Y’all keep it up! We’ll be listening. Sounds to me like the younger generation are finally rediscovering what Country music really is all about, and that gives a lot of us hope for its future.

[@AJLeeMusic]

Thank you William Rabon

[@margaretross9150]

You're close. Neil Flanz, and that is a great recording.

[@phormynx]

God bless you. I fell in love with this song when I heard it first on Sweetheart_of_the_Rodeo. "It's a hard way to find out that trouble is real...In a far away city..." So true!

[@glenndickson7627]

Awesome job!

[@dcallan1]

Hard to believe they have all only gotten better.

[@goatpappy49]

The more I listen to this, the more awesome it gets. Wondrous . . .

[@kitsmom1991]

The most beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard and I am a BIG fan of Gram.

[@stanwollmers7561]

@dragons gate you can't be serious!! Gram's version with the Byrds is far and away the definitive version of this song. This young lady sounds like a contestant in the 9th grade school talent show by comparison.

[@seamusday1964]

Stan Wollmers .. absolute garbage! Although this is not the original your comments are ridiculous. This young woman has an outstanding voice, as supported by 99% of the comments. Music, like wine is also subjective.. remember that

[@absolutelynonameslef]

@@stanwollmers7561 I disagree with both of your statements. The Tuttles sound great and Gram's greatest version of this song is what appeared on Grievous Angel. The Grievous Angel version of Hickory Wind is untouchable.

[@robertshannon443]

@@absolutelynonameslef l P

[@njrebel6320]

Gillian Welch is something to hear.

[@patrickconners949]

Just exceptional.

[@brendabarnes4900]

I just love to hear this lil young lady sing so glad she had the chance to sing with the one and only James King who"s gone on home but will forever be remembered she can sing some Bluegrass and plays very good love ya AJ Lee

[@neilprocter]

Tear to the eye!