Trouble in the Fields (Nanci Griffith Cover)

[@biscaynediver]

Beautiful. Can't help but imagine what a duet with Nanci Griffith and Carson would have been like.

[@Filipgroesbaek]

This song gets me every time. I don't think anyone can ever match Nanci Griffith (R.I.P.) singing & playing this song in Boston, but Carson McKee comes very, very close. Thanks Carson!

[@biscaynediver]

You more than did justice to this. Nanci would approve. Thanks for keeping her music alive. My god she could write a song.

[@jessicacosiguitar]

Carson, I don't know what to say anymore. The more I listen to you, the more I fall in love with your voice Stay safe!

[@sbrayer1135]

Carson you’re a throwback, I’m 64, grew up listening to folk in the 60’s, you capture that time with an amazing vocal and guitar sound. Everything of yours that I’ve listened to is spot on. Thanks for your artistry.

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

I was thinking about how our ancestors made it through so much adversity. We can make it through this Covid 19 crisis. Praying for the world.

[@francoispetit8687]

Yes you are right....

[@scotslassie6991]

Mike the Gardener. brilliant mike, from sally in Scotland, thank you.

[@thecatalunya1]

Carson here i am locked down in the mountains in Catalunya Spain listening to this ..man you have some talent many thanks .stay safe..

[@steveblomerth]

Emotion, sincerity and musicality equals....Carson McKee. Live long and prosper, you bring quite a big gift to many people.

[@thereisaplace]

R.I.P. Nanci G. 🎵 Thank you for covering this Carson.

[@StephenMendel1]

Tasteful, touching and poignant. Extraordinarily well done.

[@59markr]

Thank you Carson. The warmth and love you project with your wonderful performances is the balm the world needs now, more than ever.

[@villiamaxtelius1170]

If you’re an OG subscriber you know how many great Turner-McKee tunes have been recorded there in that room

[@MrAucklandguy]

yusss! what legends are made of

[@belascialoja4812]

Villiam Axtelius -- Okay, now I'm dying to know what "OG" is. I'll probably want to subscribe, if I'm not already.

[@kathycogliano9550]

Amazing... one of my favorite ❤️

[@JLP7030]

Béla Scialoja - probably meant to type “OF” for Other Favorites.

[@LanceHuffmanAz]

@@belascialoja4812 It means “Original Gangster.” Some say “Old Gangster.” The OP is referring to those who’ve been fans since the beginning. These guys have been recording amazing tunes for a while.

[@Navonodo]

I've watched most of your videos, and they are consistently beautiful. You have a real talent for the balance between re-creation and re-invention that any good cover requires. I really hope that Nanci Griffith got to hear this cover before she passed; I'm sure she would have loved it.

[@child_of_gaia1836]

You may not be on the A list of singers in the world but you and josh are all I listen to a have one playlist on Spotify and that is the other favorites I put all of yours and josh's and the other favorite into one playlist I am a huge fan I really want to see you perform in England sometime please stay safe in these times and never stop playing because you will always have one fan

[@philphillips3238]

I am taken back by the breadth and depth of your musical influences. Nanci Griffith! Absolutely love this, but it is more than enjoying a beautiful performance. You are keeping important art alive and even providing it a resurrection. It is meaningful to me.

[@markweber7182]

I have loved this song and Nanci Griffith for decades. Your version is fantastic. Just fantastic. More of her beautiful songwriting anytime...please and thx

[@dennisferrell3662]

Terrific, Carson. I'm an old buzzard musician who lived in Austin all through the 70's. Clark, Van Zandt, Foley, Griffith, and others were my heroes. Wonderful to find a talented youngster who is interested in all this music. It was a golden age for good lyrics.

[@davekaiser208]

Had to come back and revisit this song again with the passing of Nancy. You sure did a superb version of this gem of a song. Rest in Peace Nancy.

[@spekkala66]

Dear Carson, today this one gets a new lasting meaning. Bless Nanci.

[@bgrigg07]

Nanci is an under appreciated song writer. Thanks for bringing this offer of hope to us all.

[@bdm5858]

...Another Awesome song, sung by an Awesome Singer!!!..God Bless YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS, Carson!!!...

[@antonyalumkal1526]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I hope your family is doing well.

[@kntrlr]

If there is any justice at all, this brilliant young man is going to be a monstrous success. Fantastic singer, cannot get enough of his stuff.

[@karin82]

I love the tranquility of this song

[@janetnewsom5460]

Beautiful Carson, take care and stay safe! And, thank you for sharing!

[@nunuvyabusiness8550]

Absolutely great! With covers of Guy Clark, Tom Waits, Blaze Foley, and Nancy Griffith. You are showing your love for classic Americana music, or what they used to call country music they don’t play on the radio. Keep the great music coming.

[@philphillips3238]

Larry Bird Amen

[@danielsaunders4039]

That’s an Irish folk song

[@matlindell5022]

Behind every cloud there is a silver lining.Your voice is our silver lining.

[@snoopaka]

Always great to hear a beautiful Nanci Griffith song. You did a great job with this one Carson!

[@LeeMarieHarder]

Carson your singing and your song choices are 💕👍👏 Thank you so much for these lovely gifts of music. Was so fortunate to drive Nancy Griffith and her band at our local folk festival a few years back. She was so kind and endearing. Through song and story she in her one of kind voice helped a very soggy crowd come out from under their tarps and celebrate the joy of music in the rain!

[@jurzeejozee41]

Carson, I can not adequately express the joys and comforts of seeing and hearing you, nor my thanks for being here for us.

[@LadyLydia1000]

Thank you. Something good to listen to besides the noise of the news. We oldies know of hard times and we take it all in stride.

[@nsedler8392]

Love seeing a new video up on your channel! Makes my day.

[@yori4666]

I played in a folk trio when in high school. Went on to study music and was never able to follow that dream. It's refreshing to hear your beautiful rendition. It takes me back. What's important to me is your contribution and how it helps to preserve what was the happiest time of my life. Thanks.

[@thomasmoores8239]

Thanks Carson. I begin every morning finding a half dozen songs you cover. Your sound is so satisfying.

[@RobertSchilf]

There's still a lot of love, here in these troubled fields ... Awesome!

[@stevenbulley3058]

The voice I wish I had. Sublime.

[@DeclanOKaneMD]

Wonderful I have seen Nanci twice in Belfast and love this song. Well done . That's a good NI name.

[@DeclanOKaneMD]

It's a beautiful guitar. What made you choose that over Martin/Taylor.

[@cliven3022]

The quality of your vocal is exceptional. You convey the emotion in the lyrics so well. I instantly wanted to listen to this performance again. Love your version of this song, Carson.

[@daleshewchuk3523]

You have taken your God-given talent.put your heart and soul into it and catapulted yourself into the heart of everyone who has ever heard you sing and play.I hope you feel as much love coming back to you as you most surely send out. Thank you Carson.

[@lw216316]

The thing about folk music and all the other good songs Carson sings is that they have something to say. Growing up I was attracted to folk music and songs that had a message. I did not always hold the same view but at least the song said something. It was not just something to dace to. As I've grown older my understanding and views have changed and solidified. There is still something powerful about one acoustic guitar and one good voice. I've never made any comments on Carson's songs that I would consider political or religious. Yet, songs with meanings invite response. The same freedom that provides for songs like this to be heard should be the same freedom that allows those who have another opinion to express themselves. With that in mind, there is a line in this song that goes to my heart. "They'll never take our native soil".... So here is the feeling that stirs in me about this line (please, no hate mail, you are free to have your opinion also) Growing up as a boy in America we said the pledge of allegiance each morning in school. We were influenced to love our country - our native soil and the freedom it provides us. We were taught to respect those who lost their lives fighting for that freedom. We were taught to respect others and authority, to work hard, to treat others as we would like to be treated. We learned to say please, thank you, yes sir and yes mam. We were taught to both fear and love God. I see our country headed down a road that will eventually lead to the taking away of our native soil. It will no longer belong to freedom loving people but will become a government controlled state that is ungodly and doomed to failure. I voted early yesterday, exercising my freedom to do so, and voted for those leaders who I believe most support the way of life I grew up with. If you want America as we know it to survive, I hope you will vote the same. If you have a difference opinion, please feel free to express it - but can you do so without disrespect ?

[@danielueblacker9118]

God Bless you Carson be safe and I am so glad I'd seen you and Josh in Portland, Maine last year. You, family and friends be SAFE.

[@Kickinpony66]

We (in Missouri) are finally on Stay-Home Order, beginning 4/6/20 @12:01am. Man, what an awesome Cover of a wonderful tune! Stay safe in Charlotte! :)

[@Rory99M]

That's my favorite song by you so far Carson, thanks

[@belascialoja4812]

Just brilliant, Carson. And double points for how well your guitar is tuned. If you can do that by ear alone, wow -- I crown ye, King Carson!

[@johnyuristy6137]

Carson McKee, you and the other guy are doing more for the music than you may ever know. Technically superb, simply expressed, and smooth and fine. I used to think the music had died, it has not. Keep on with wat you do. You and the Josh, and your brother, and those people you collect and attract. They all make me feel really fine.

[@manriq47]

Yep, you certainly are right, Carson, there still is a lot of love. Thanks for applying a much needed soothing sonic balm to these hard times. ~ Mark

[@70sstreetracergal61]

Lotta love sent your way in these times Carson!! That. Was. Amazing. 👍🏻☮️❤️😁

[@sirwoofsalot]

I grew up with the old Popping Johnny (John Deere) and I've seen the struggle then at a whim, loss of whole farms. It's these kinds of struggles which prepare us to weather out this kind of storm and come out strong on the other side. And it's voices like yours, with good, solid, clear music and sound - than can be understood and related too with a clear mind without need of a drug sodden trance - to help show our way clear, definite direction. Music like yours is sought after. A voice like yours with your music will go far. But stay yourself. You'll always be glad you did. Awesome voice, awesome music and an awesome song. Blessings.

[@iris3B]

Being a huge Nanci G. fan,(and now a huge fan of yours, Carson), and now that she's been gone a year, I do appreciate you playing her music. And I'm sure you could many of her other masterpieces justice too! Thanks so much, Carson!!❤️🌹🙏

[@JayLoden]

Carson, this is beautiful... just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your music. So glad I discovered you and Josh a few years ago. I’m listening to this for the third time today already, just letting the world melt away for a few peaceful minutes. May you and your loved ones stay safe & well!

[@ald7157]

Thanks Carson. Your soothing voice is welcome now more than ever. Stay safe everyone.

[@jessiepalmer8056]

Beautiful. Just what I needed on this gloomy Tuesday! Stay safe! 🤍

[@billbeecher3080]

Long time Nanci fan. I am very familiar with this song, and while I would still give her the edge, what a great cover you have done! As a musician myself, I am always interested in and usually delighted by your cover arrangements. With or without Turner, you shine!

[@ttwillow9073]

I'm a BIG fan of Nanci Griffith. I must have every one of her CDs. You did her proud with your cover. So timely of a song too. I am sharing!

[@highlandcycles]

Love this song and your cover is amazing! Thank you

[@aarond23]

Good one Carson...Nanci Griffith is a gem of a songwriter

[@angiesiddall9563]

Nanci Griffith, another of my favorite singers and she passed earlier this year. Wonderful cover of this song, you certainly put your heart and soul into your music you sing and play.

[@markwinechairman]

Carson love this song choice and your arrangement!!! Thank you!!!

[@emlyngriffith5846]

I enjoyed this on day twelve of our lockdown up a mountain in Spain.....👍

[@johnnybq2]

Ahhh the old Eastman... at it's finest. Thanks for the uplifting rendition!

[@scottpeterson9609]

Really, really good job Carson. This means a lot to your listeners today. Thanks for all you do to help us along the way..........

[@mlfox1224]

She's too soon gone. She would have loved this cover. Great job Carson....

[@MrJab-hv1wt]

Beautiful piece! Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@davinbaker1045]

Not only is the performance spot on, damn mic and audio levels seem optimal too Captain Carson. Engage.

[@Druidh31]

Last Saturday we listened to all our old Nanci Griffith CDs and played this song several times. Great cover.

[@edwill62]

excellent song for the times for sure...Time we got back to the basics of life

[@jbat66]

I always loved this song by Nanci Griffith. I haven't listened to it for several months. I'm glad you did a take on it, great job!! Good timing as well.

[@texastommy]

I saw the title and my heart jumped. Nanci is such a great songwriter. And you have been doing Guy Clark. Such awesome material from that group of Texas songwriters (and John Prine in that group too I think.) You are such a talented young man with an awesome voice and great instrumental ability. I think you guys (You, Josh, and your troupe of young musicians) are leading the way as outstanding musicians moving into the future with a firm grasp of the greatest musical material that exists. Keep it up, young un! Maybe "That's the Way that the World Goes 'Round"? I can see you doing that one with humor and a great voice! I could also see you doing some really fabulous Townes Van Zandt stuff...

[@donaldstopp5781]

This may be the best thing I’ve ever listened to in my life!! I saw you and Josh in Newport KY and hope you come back. 🤠

[@joyceanastasiasetyawan1089]

Glad you got to be with your family, please do stay safe. Shameful to admit that I have no idea who Nanci is, but the part when it said "if this rain can fall, these wounds can heal" hits the right spot. Thanks for sharing, beautiful as always.

[@hikokun19]

One of the things that I like most of your videos is (besides your impressive talent) getting to know great artists. Never heard of Nanci Griffith, but sure to check out now. Thanks for being an amazing artist! If you are with family I really hope to get some of Skylar too. Greetings for another corner of the world!

[@lynnmarkegard2386]

Nanci is a wonderful little songbird! I'm excited for you to discover all her great music! Enjoy!

[@todd2456]

Man, we can't get enough of this one - just spot on, fantastic! Will be playing this on repeat ... thanks, Carson. - Todd

[@ricfootball]

Good man. Love from the UK 👍

[@maighreadt]

Wonderful. Love Nanci and love the Maura O Connell version of this song.

[@Sharkov2814]

Very nice. This one is well suited to your delivery. Thanks for posting.

[@boxer75010]

Ironically, Carson, your voice leaves me speechless. What an instrument. What a gift. Thank you.

[@martinvisor57]

Nice, smooth great job with the phrasing.... nice breath control.... beautiful, just plain beautiful Carson! Brilliant!

[@kmjnkns]

Perfect song for this crazy time. Awesome performance, as usual!

[@b1j]

Wow. That was transcendently beautiful. Bravo. And now another fifty years.

[@PSR045]

Thanks for this, Carson, for your optimism and musical reassurance.

[@gtsipejr]

Your voice is so easy to listen to. Great job.

[@TyrelHatfield]

Your my favorite singer man. Together with Josh = my favorite group. Bravo!

[@olegcarpenter1221]

From Eastern Europe ... love your performance.

[@DannerPlace]

Your vocals just keep getting better, smoother, and more precise. :-)

[@retiredyeti5555]

Haven't heard this song in years - you do it justice!

[@WickedMakee]

Getting down is easy these days.....thank you Carson for throwin’ a rope into my private pit of despair and pulling me back into the sun....love that amazing voice!!!!

[@bobday6324]

Fabulous what more can I say.

[@Zsolto66]

So beautiful. And I cannot stop being awed by how good the H2 is. Take care, Carson and thank you for the song. Zs

[@marcmatteucci6886]

Love your tunes, stay safe America, God bless from Oz

[@dufus2273]

you knocked it out of the park again. excellent

[@briangorman1079]

This is just absolutely beautiful. Thanks for introducing me to music I would otherwise have never heard!

[@kathidori8504]

The first tune from the guitar and your voice capture my awareness immediately, I sink into it. I'm hit ( but softly) by this beauty .

[@roseethridge5708]

Carson, I really enjoy hearing and watching you pick and sing. I like you solo and with Josh! Thanks so much!!

[@billmartin4541]

Beautiful, just beautiful Carson. When you were here in Buffalo last December, one of my friends commented on how soothing your voice is. I could not agree more. During these scary times music is the ultimate healer and your voice and your music is so appreciated.

[@troyoswald5683]

Thanks Carson. Like a healing ointment.... We are so lucky.

[@odara]

You are a miracle, dude!! Thanks for being a musician.

[@faigler]

Grew up listening to Nanci (rip

[@denissantos7399]

What a beautiful music brother, I can't stop listening. Congratulations Carson!

[@imspartacvs]

Nice... just came upon this... like sooo many things by you.... TY Trying to broaden my own repertoire. Will be adding this to the many things I will never remember but want to play...LOL... It's tough getting old. As always... Thanks for the music Matt Hudson Valley NY

[@henriksandberg7440]

Thank you so much Carson for introducing me to this song. It really is a beautiful song and your version is the best I have heard yet.