Jason Molina "Hold On Magnolia" (SBD Audio)

Jason Molina treated us to an intimate evening in Columbia SC, December 3, 2006. Recorded at ACME Comics in a room of fans & friends. Thanks Jason, Matt & Jamie!...no haters

[@tweedybootlicker]

Thank you to everyone who has watched these videos over the years. Jason was a lot of things to a lot of people so be kind to one another. Journey on Molina.

[@Jim-Bob-Billy-Joe-Johnson]

I just jumped on board this year and Jason Molina is fast becoming my favorite musician. Nobody in the industry speaks with as much soul as he does.

[@BAKLIWA]

@@Jim-Bob-Billy-Joe-Johnson Bill Callahan maybe?

[@letmegoletmego]

I know I'm 4 years late - but I'd like to say thank you to you. I'm back watching this again today because I had a very personal family event yesterday - and there was a magnolia tree in full bloom at the site. Jason gave me a lot of comfort in my sad old days and will always be with me. These are some of my favourite recordings.

[@JoeCardillo]

@@letmegoletmego We're never too late, always right on time. Molina & the whole family of musicians, artists, & appreciators have given me/us all solace over the years. Sending a huge hug your way from New Mexico.

[@jgwire]

@@Jim-Bob-Billy-Joe-Johnson Jason Molina is all I can listen to these days after stumbling across him a few months ago and falling hard for Farewell Transmission. I thought I'd discovered some new great band, but I soon learned I was sadly mistake. I love Jason and he will be with me for the rest or my life. As a recovering alcoholic, I've never heard anyone speak more truth to this disease. And Also -- I think he would agree: "NO ONE HAS TO DIE FOR THEIR ART.." JHMHO Thanks!

[@thisvexesme]

the seamless transition from playing the most mesmerizing beautiful heartwrenching emotionally resonating music of all time ever to talking abt his fav hot dog joints 💀 how to miss someone you'll never meet

[@thepixalking6589]

Only discovered this guy a year ago, summer 2024. I've been listening non stop for a year. I'm exactly his age, so he should be right in my wheelhouse, but he was never radio material, so I never heard of him, being from Texas and him from Ohio. He is... my material, the real deal, real words, real songs about my generation. I know this sounds crazy, but I feel like he's a Van Gogh in music. Didn't really have any success in his lifetime. Died young. But after his death, people realized how great he was. Just like van Gogh. I could really see him only gaining love and popularity in the coming years. I really wish I could have seen him live, from 1995 to 2003, when I was a young adult, it's such a huge range, but again, he was not promoted because he didn't fit the mainstream narrative. RIP Jason. I hope you can know what you've become to people like me, who found you, after your death. God bless you. You're important to me, even in death.

[@raymondfoster5629]

I am Jason's uncle, haven't seen him since his mother passed away Feb.15th 2003, about the time all his medical, and alcohol problems started. I had never heard any of Jason's music before his death, (i'm ashamed to say) but if I had I could have told that he was a trouble soul, just from the sad haunting word & music in all of his songs. I live in West Virginia and Jason was traveling all over the world, so we didn't see him but if I had I could have told that he needed help, whr was evreone.

[@Cody6918]

What or who is this song about? Can you find out.. . ?

[@ggthewhale]

:(

[@Mesci_Lynn]

@@Cody6918totally arbitrary and a year late but I think this song is about the album itself. Magnolia electric company his masterpiece, I think he knew it when he was writing it and If I remember reading correctly, he enjoyed the recording process as well. He was bringing in other artists to record. Also, this is around the time the problem started as Raymond says. Maybe I’m grasping at straws, but I believe he felt himself slipping and he knew this album might be the beginning of the end.

[@Cody6918]

@@Mesci_Lynn Thank you

[@maureenheck4453]

💔 ✝️ 🙏🏻 🕯 🕊

[@jojalopes]

I will always return to this video

[@markriffey8899]

1 voice, 6 strings, dude touched so many of us. RIP

[@albrechtschobel9835]

When I heard the news Jason died alone and broken my stomach dropped and I wept like a child. He is the greatest songwriter and performer of the last 25 years, and I still feel warm tears down my cheeks when his words are delivered so transcendently hit me in a melancholy disposition. We all loved you J.M. You don't have to hold on anymore buddy.

[@MrDanielphenix]

+Trevor Travis (Shadows-of-Uruk) He is amazing and probably the best in the last 25 years...you are right ...If you like him listen to The Wooden Wolf...you should love him to

[@RustedOctober]

Albrecht Schöbel 💜💜💜💜

[@vanguardcycle]

Everything he wrote was like some kind of haunting autobiography of everything I've lived through. Your words still speak directly to my soul and losing you still breaks my heart. Hold on, Magnolia.

[@raymondfoster5629]

For anybody's info Jasons mother was my sister, the only three people to love Jason was his Mom, me and my wife and probably a few of his friends. Your right I haven't seen or spoke to Jason since my sister died. What he told me and my wife then that he was on the family s@#$ list, just like me and my son and wife, If I had known that Jason was in town less than a mile from me I would surely talked to him because I loved Jason he was the only person in my family that cared for me.

[@patrickmcglynn924]

raymond foster so rough

[@johnnymilligan7398]

You don't have to be that strong Hope life's letting you win. Sorry I'm late

[@joansmith69]

Man, I'm so sorry, Raymond.

[@debeauxsouvenirs193]

@@joansmith69 A true artiste .

[@hospice8896]

His music has kept from the brink before. And others . Love to all

[@mikeleal9324]

One of the most underrated voices

[@miguelpereira7934]

Jason and Ellioth Smith both so underrated...

[@MrFeefle]

I read this as 'undefeated', and it's still true

[@mglynn33]

Oh Jason, how you are missed. But thank you for everything. Truly.

[@mossymoose8920]

This is a man who put every bit of his soul into his music. R.I.P. Jason - “I will be gone but not forever.”

[@joeb2487]

This might be the most beautiful song that ever existed

[@andrewmanning7320]

I discovered Jason Molina a little after he passed, and now years later he's my favorite song writer. I would love to have met him. I hope his soul found peace on the other side.

[@Ovinnik714]

I just discovered him today. Its a shame I didnt discover him sooner before his passing. I feel you on this

[@buzbomb]

Thanks, this is the best of his live performances that I have seen. Appreciate you for sharing.

[@raindog314159]

This one has me balling every time, I miss him

[@ejohne2]

I was fortunate enough to be at this show Thanks to the folks at ACME for making it happen. Jason Molina's songs speak to my heart in a way that is singular and special. When I heard he had died, I felt like a friend had passed away. It still hurts when I listen to his songs knowing that he's gone. I went to Chicago years later and stopped by Hot Doug's and had a hot dog in memory of Jason. They do cater to the veggies! Rest in peace, Jason, and thank you for your hard work, songs, and soul,

[@RustedOctober]

John Edgerton 💜💜💜💜💜

[@samdevito8028]

Your a lucky bastard! I got on the Molina train late. Enjoy your memories fellow Human :)

[@mindifihitonyourmum]

Discovered his music at the last album of Songs: Ohia. At first didn't like much the Magnolia Electric Co. Yet I took a plane to go see them live in Barcelona and along with girl I had met at the concert, we kept asking him in between songs to play The Lioness. I feel so stupid to not just have shut up and enjoyed what he gave us.

[@krankykubby]

Hold on Molina. Your spirit lives on. We love you

[@aroopsanyal3831]

This man was a musical masterpiece. Pity he left us so soon! :'(

[@letmegoletmego]

I'll always love this song. And it will always break my heart.

[@Bearzo23]

This is my favorite performance of this song. It’s great with a band too, but this song hits so hard with Jason’s meandering pace on guitar and voice. I love it.

[@henokqidus101]

I listen to this song every morning on the way to work. It's a serene way to start the day. God bless you Jason.

[@eddionrodanronnie]

How's it possible to be this real I'm in bits

[@captaingrizzly9511]

The human beings we find out about only to learn their time has passed. Glad we live in an era in which so many of us are immortalized in 1's and 0's. What a talent. God bless.

[@OgdoubleGi]

I miss you. I wish you found recovery after you wrote all this beautiful music about my life and suffering. Your life was one worth saving.

[@ThomasMcCabe78]

Man, this record got me through some hard times. Jason’s music often felt like one of the closest approximations of what I was going through during those early 2000s. It can be difficult, from a human perspective, to square that the music that I love so much came from the same deep down places that fueled the behavior that killed him. It rarely fails to bring me to a complete halt, and often to tears. His career was just consistently excellent, no duds, no “hits”, so it’s apropos that the title of this album, midway through his career, would be the name of his next band. This record was his masterpiece and the closer is a bring the house down crescendo. “You might be the last light I see, before the dark finally gets a hold of me” is a line that still gives me chills every time. I almost never listen to this song only once in a row. Thank you for posting these videos, maybe someday he’ll get the recognition he deserves, a la TVZ.

[@jonschroedinger8360]

That voice man....

[@tweedybootlicker]

easy folks. Jason seems to have meant many things to a large group of fans, friends & family. He was really a great guy and will be missed by all. Thanks to everyone watching these videos and listening to his music.

[@kidsmoked]

Happy 47th, Jason.

[@aglee576]

Tweefybootlicker please stay. I love your videos of Jason. Dont remove them, they mean the world to Me! When i feel low, they help

[@benmoran6429]

Ditto man x

[@Lowieeeeee]

Words come to short to describe the feelings this has stirred up inside of me

[@janetsummers7988]

I have fond memories of being a teenager walking around my neighborhood at night and listening to Jason Molina, Songs: Ohia, etc. This song was one of my favorites. Sad he is gone, hope he's happy & writing songs in the sky now.

[@johnflaherty9348]

he looks so good here - I absolutely and totally love this song. Sad, haunting, and oh so true..

[@zkafel]

My daughter's name is Magnolia. I've been a Molina fan since probably 2000 or 2001, over twenty years for sure. The first song I ever heard him on was a Songs:Ohia song. He's definitely one of my favorite songwriters. And we came up with Magnolia's name while floating down the river in tubes in Florida... The thought of Magnolia Electric Co. didnt even cross my mind. I've heard so many things with the word Magnolia, but never have met another Magnolia other than my daughter. My dad is 61 and he's never known a Magnolia.

[@leafswerver492]

There's a nice Jorge Ben track about Magnolia as well

[@zkafel]

@@leafswerver492 wow, thank you !!!

[@KateThurston-v4w]

Ok I just left a comment below to say how I just discovered him and this is my favorite music of all time. This is the first video I watch. I’m floored and I look him up and saw he passed away.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭The music is such a gift though and I already thought I need to learn and sing this song. Wow. If this person who posted this was his friend I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@grandolddukeofbjork]

I've watched this video at least once every six months. Not once have I been able to keep the tears in. Gone far too soon Jason x

[@leafswerver492]

First time seeing this version, first time crying in a while

[@zacklance7798]

to me, Molina is the greatest of all time. Captain badass talked the talk and walked the walk. His art will stand the test of time!

[@raeb4451]

Hold on Magnolia To that great highway moon No one has to be that strong But if you're stubborn like me I know what you're trying to be Hold on Magnolia I know what a true friend you've been In my life I have had my doubts But tonight I think I've worked it out with all of them Hold on Magnolia I hear that station bell ring You might be holding the last light I see Before the dark finally gets a hold of me Hold on Magnolia To the thunder and the rain And to the lightning that has just signed my name To the bottom line Hold on Magnolia I hear that lonesome whistle whine Hold on Magnolia I think it's almost time Hold on Magnolia I think it's almost time It's almost time

[@eliasmsv3156]

The contrast of performing one of the most raw and perfect renditions of Hold On Magnolia i've ever heard to talking about his shirt and favorite hot dog stands is absolutely incredible

[@mymainmanskins]

it warms my heart to hear how Jason's music touched so many people as much as it touched me. his music was the soundtrack to the hardest period in my life (so far). his music will forever ring in my soul. i hope there is an after life and i get to say thank you to him again. even better he might have some new songs written.

[@jpm9628]

This is one of the greatest songs and performances I've ever experienced. Absolutely stunning and powerful.

[@staevobr]

Utterly heartbreaking

[@jillian7498]

This is achingly sublime.

[@PaulMcMinotaur]

This is... something infinitely precious.

[@34weaselsinatrenchcoat11]

The artists with the most pain have the most musical genius

[@ThoseBackPages]

Ten Years Gone now. We miss you Jason.

[@imanegativecreepx]

Currently on my gf’s account, this is the literal gig that my buddy introduced me to Molina. Posthumously, I became a die hard. I only got to see the aftermath. Specifically The Hideout July, 22 2017..

[@MegaZord23]

Rest in peace ;( From Portugal.

[@brentbishop7450]

I wish you were still with us :( and making beautiful music...

[@ad-xf8bb]

RIP Jason. So sad I never met you. Your songs will never leave me.

[@Aceofkrisps]

I don't think there's a more beautiful version of this song. So easy and simple and emotive. Thank you for keeping it on here for more people to discover. I find myself coming back to hear it over and over.

[@KateThurston-v4w]

I can’t get over how good this is. I just discovered him and it might be my favorite music of all time now.

[@mahindrasanmugam2329]

I get chills listening to this , god bless you Jason Molina

[@cynthiap7741]

I just feel really sad whenever I listen to this song. 😕

[@thelongknives62]

what a great jam, something unreal about his voice, the perfect pitches on every note...

[@seanmcglynn3638]

I think lets just agree he was an amazing singer songwriters with some issues just like all of us all but his music has helped so many lets just find peace and hope and grace in that...his music will be playing at my funeral..he meant that much to me

[@ThePickledOnions]

Beautiful 👌

[@TheBorgian]

Always in my heart.

[@MrCretemaniam]

I love this great artist ...only found out of him 4 mos ago ... I'm a so called guitar player , writer , singer . Jason is influencing me so much . The sadness is so apparent . I feel often like leaving the world ...to put it nicely ...but I just got a new guitar and got some good friends and things like that .Writing like mad . The words . A friend of 50 years is a great guitar player but dosen't write words .I sent him some of my stuff and he said keep it coming . We don't drop names but ...maybe you will hear a new one from us soon . Peace and Love to Everyone

[@seanfogarty8739]

same here, almost identically, man :) peace and love to you, brother. would love to hear some of your songs

[@jeffl.8489]

Thank god Jason was a prolific songwriter. He left us with a large catalog of beautiful songs.

[@lennyofmn]

Perfect and beautiful

[@truefunksoul8638]

1973 was a good year.

[@MrCretemaniam]

I really miss this guy.

[@shooshstar]

So beautiful, thank you for keeping this up. May his light and beauty continue to shine. Such a sweet soul.

[@vyversneeze]

Man I wish was still here.

[@mr.typhon7997]

i will always regret never getting to see Jason perform live. what a wonderful soul. edit: the comments have me in tears. testament to how great this man was.

[@mouija1450]

I will never let go of that light, Jason.

[@Carfeu]

Just found about his music this year, what an amazing discovery

[@martinfox6974]

i always hear a nod to beware of the darkness in this. amazing thank you for sharing.

[@michaeliredale7652]

Achingly beautiful.

[@9fatman00]

Thank you. Glad he lives on but sad he is no longer around.

[@maureenheck4453]

Masterpiece ❤🎶❤ 🕯 🕊

[@MrCretemaniam]

What a wonderful story . I wish with all my heart I had met Jason too . I listen to him a lot .

[@souvenirautumn]

one of the most beautiful videos i've ever seen.

[@traviswolf]

Intimate. Heartfelt.

[@jerrywhoomst1116]

His singing voice is so different from his regular voice.

[@libertarianlogic]

Getting back into Songs: Ohia and Jason's stuff. Pure heartland poetry. It sucks knowing he passed. An incredible songwriter with heart, humor and pure emotion.

[@youhearthatsnap5180]

Two of my favorite things- Jason Molina, and a giant poster of Tyrannosaurus Hives in the background

[@ssocialdrummer]

He had(s) a slight ululation in his voice, he cries as he sings, utterly sublime.

[@intherein]

Many thanks too to you, for keeping that piece of him we know alive for longer.

[@Digermulen]

Thanks for sharing so many amazing videos tweedybootlicker. The world won't be the same without Jason Molina, that's for sure. What an amazing singer/songwriter he was. RIP - you'll never be forgotten!

[@seanmcglynn3638]

Love Jason...his music is amazing..he speaks a sad truth...not many will...RIP...gone way too soon

[@TR-yi8up]

a singular artist, captured in the most singular way. thanks for the footage

[@ohdigeydoc]

Jason was pure magic

[@shakinghell1318]

Oh Jason xx

[@caseycox4416]

This is really something. Fantastic.

[@elmorevandodewaard544]

Brilliant musician

[@theblankstare]

This was truly one of the best live/solo performances I have ever been lucky enough to witness in person. I'm going to miss Jason so much.

[@dipta_acharya]

Zen thank you for suggesting me this song....it is beautiful !

[@zenithey]

It's been a couple of months since I found out about Jason Molina's works, and it took me a little later to realize that he was no longer alive. I was heartbroken, for all of his songs started reflecting all the sadness he probably went through. I hope he is happier than his songs right now, wherever he is. Much love, Molina. I wish you lived a little longer.

[@tentringer4065]

This is the version of this song I return to most.

[@GiorniVenibato]

He reminds me of a young Jackson Browne!❤

[@axtonflaxonwaxon9448]

For some reason, knowing Hot Doug's closed only a year after his passing adds to the tragedy...

[@igorsamora5010]

Man, I miss Jason so much :')

[@raymondfoster5629]

I would like to apologize to everyone on You tube, with the exception of my family. My family has disowned me. oh! well I hope Jason and his mother are in heaven together now. I have two that I still love Jason and his mother my sister I love both of them very much. I will always have fond memories of both of them for as long as I live. God Bless both of them. both of them.

[@19Paolo61]

Eri un grande !!!! Love !

[@jeannekirk3921]

so touching

[@hamidgarden4178]

💙🕯💙 Perfect man 🕯🚬

[@michelmercier4354]

I love him so much, so greatt artist

[@dailyjohn2]

just wow

[@ChrisJasabe]

RIP Jason...! Beautiful song...! :(