UK REACTION to COLTER WALL - THE DEVIL WEARS A SUIT AND TIE | The 94 Club

[@will8939able]

Robert Johnson was a Delta Blues singer, singwriter from Mississippi. Supposed to have quipped that he sold his soul for his guitar skills at a crossroads of highway 61 and 49.

[@OliWilford]

I had no idea - see this is some of the stuff I wouldn't know without this channel! Thanks for the heads up Alicia :) It makes a lot more sense listening back with this context

[@sharylle6749]

@@OliWilford I think it is depicted in the movie O Brother Where art Thou. Which is one of the best movies of all time.

[@AuntCoke]

I liked your thoughts on this one! My understanding is this song is a retelling of the legend of the blues guitarist Robert Johnson who is said to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for guitar skills.

[@johnlaffey2318]

Robert definitely comes to mind.

[@OliWilford]

I'm guessing by the thumbs up on this one, you're spot on! I had no idea though so thanks for letting me know!

[@eugenecaudill5361]

He didn't just sell his soul. A week before he died he apparently went mad, and was seen walking around on his hands and knees barking like a dog.

[@oldreb285]

Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton and Cream, Charlie Daniels and The Devil Went Down to Georgia, O Brother and Tommy Johnson. Is there more?

[@kmacdizzle]

the persistent almost ominous kick on the down beat fits the lyrics and the tone of the song so well, its delicious

[@TeddyLasso]

The line about the devil knowing him from his hands reminds me of the scene in Shooter where the older gentleman knows Marky Mark is a sniper just by taking his hand for a moment.

[@stevim2595]

I absolutely LOVE Colter Wall! I saw him last year at Gruene Hall (pronounced green. Lol) which is a famous dancehall in Texas and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to! A few of the people who attended ate at the restaurant next door beforehand and so did he. They said he was so nice and humble and loved seeing him out in town with everyone else. Musicians don’t do that anymore these days. At least not without security.

[@lindamaemullins5151]

Cool

[@piperofsimms]

Hello from Tucson, Arizona Oli ! Yes, the reverb on that kick adds a touch of haunting emptiness. 👹 Thx.

[@misscocolove14]

That drum hits you in the gut every time. Loving it. First time hearing him. Wow.

[@OliWilford]

It gets me so pumped. I can't wait to check out some of his newer stuff!

[@brentmight6700]

Hey man good to see people getting into Colter. I'm pumped to hear your reaction to this one, it is one of my favorites. Keep working through his songs you won't be disappointed. I have watched your reactions on Tyler Childers, you should check out Colters "Fraulein" feat. Childers, it's a short one but amazing!!! Cheers man!!

[@OliWilford]

Yes brother! Hope you enjoyed it! Fraulein is coming up soon!

[@ianheath6266]

This story and style goes back to the famous blues musician Robert Johnson who was rumored to have made a deal with the devil to become an epic blues guitarist and singer.

[@twmorgan89]

The first song I ever heard by him, such a great artist.

[@UnholyTerra]

He’s so talented. Love his music. I’ve been listening since 2017

[@OliWilford]

Ah brother, I'm jealous. I'm still refraining from listening to his whole library so I can get my first listens on camera. Cannot wait to check his newer stuff.

[@UnholyTerra]

The 94 Club you’re in for a good time!

[@deanlotter1060]

I’m not one to comment on videos, but get the need to tell you that this is by far the best reaction/ song breakdown videos and channel I’ve come across. Keep this coming!! Look into doing some Chris Stapleton!

[@OliWilford]

I really appreciate that Dean. Generally I'm the same and never even thought about setting up a channel until lockdown. I couldn't find a channel that gave me what I needed in terms of focussing primarily on a combo of country music & song lyrics - so figured I'd give it a go! So fully appreciate you dropping a comment. Feel free to drop by any time!

[@michelero8794]

Like your reactions to Colter Wall. Consider his performance of Cowpoke at western as AF fot a reaction. He did write it. It's an old old song but he does it the best.

[@OliWilford]

All over that! I'll do some background research on the song first :)

[@shackdiesel225]

Another solid reaction man! It's cool to see this kind of music slowly but surely making it's way out there. Can't wait for the Billy Strings when it goes down.

[@OliWilford]

Thank you brother! Billy Strings is dropping tomorrow ;)

[@brentmight6700]

Man I have watched this and your Kate McCannon" reaction probably 30 times. August can't come quick enough. Soooo stoked to see you get into more Colter.

[@OliWilford]

Ayyy brother. Dropping a Tyler vid today. Now I may have announced that I’m starting my Colter videos from tomorrow (Wednesday)!

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

Song is about the Crossroads on the Mississippi Delta south of Memphis. Historic blues from the beginning. Blues and country from the same mother. Clarksdale, Mississippi. If you lived near it, you’d have the blues, too.

[@willd639]

Great reaction. Like your stuff.

[@april6058]

You might enjoy listening to , The Whistler- by White Buffalo. Like Colton it just him and guitar- amazing voice- very intense!

[@OliWilford]

Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes! That one is coming next week for sure :) I've been hearing good things and refraining from listening so I get my true reaction on camera!

[@derekdecker555]

Anything from the white buffalo is a good choice lol

[@alexg.9502]

Tyler Childers and Colter did a song together called Fraulein that is great.

[@1thomson]

Your comment about the lyric focus on the price of dealing with a devil who doesn't _look_ like a devil reminded me of the opening line from the Rolling Stone's "Sympathy for the Devil" that begins "Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm a man of wealth and taste." Maybe it's the power of music to reach down deep inside us and release feelings that we didn't know we had or thought that we weren't _supposed_ to have that makes us think that the Devil has something to do with it. Hm?

[@johnlaffey2318]

If you are not watching the series Yellowstone check it out. I don't know who is in charge of the music, but it uses these little known artists like Colter and Tyler. They even used Whiskey Myers for the house band once.

[@OliWilford]

Ayy John! Added that to the list. I'm just finishing Sons of Anarchy, then I'll be sure to jump on that

[@johnlaffey2318]

If you are watching Sons, you need to do The White Buffalo, his song The Whistler

[@zachword8322]

And don't forget Ryan Bingham doing some acting, I thought Bingham might have been involved with the music but his character wasn't in the show long

[@peytonpruett4092]

John Moreland-You Don’t Care Enough For Me To Cry

[@josephg6536]

im going old school with my request because the man died just this morning, and its kind of fitting to this song, The devil went down to Georgia by Charlie Daniel's.

[@stynershiner1854]

Who died?

[@OliWilford]

Ah, Charlie Daniel. I've just heard the bands music for the first time today. It is a tragedy. But what a legacy to leave behind. I purposefully haven't listened to the devil went down to Georgia. And I'm going to leave it a few weeks before I review. But it is coming Joseph. The main reason I'm not going to review immediately is because I just didn't know too much about them before the news broke and I don't want it to look like the channel is reviewing them because they're in the headlines. The fans and family need a time to grieve! But I will definitely be reviewing them over the coming weeks.

[@sitnstill4now]

Gotta add Colter's Wild Dogs to your Wall Playlist. It's a great vivid story/song.

[@DJMikeOnAMic]

I'm excited for this one

[@OliWilford]

Mike, I reckon this was my best video yet in all honesty, so I'd be keen to hear your thoughts on it!

[@Mildcat743]

The fact that he was able to make all these different noises in the instrumentation with just a guitar and a kick drum is astonishing.

[@josephg6536]

I was just about to request this one but you beat me to it. you have a new subscriber from across the pond, keep grinding!

[@OliWilford]

Thanks for sharing Joseph - keep the requests coming if anything pops into your head! They're all helping shape my knowledge and love for country music.

[@karsonwood3081]

Funny thing about brick layers and hard workers, Joe Rogan said he has been trying to get Colter on his show but hasn't been able to because 6 months out of the year he is a work hand on a ranch in Texas. Then I think the pandemic hit I believe so everything halted. Dude seems to live it too... don't know how much that means other than I think it means we get good grounded music for years to come.

[@seyoch]

I like your interpretation of the lyrics, but mate, this is about the crossroads... at 6:20 you mention what calter 'says'... but colter is quoting the conversation he had with de devil, how they met. This song is not about working class people and what kind of work they do... being a 6 string picker is a breed of guitar players (the playing style "selling your soul to the devil"-songs have(most of them)). I always like your straight away honest reaction towards good music.. Your expression show that this music hits you.. love it! I'm a big fan of colter wall and love to see other people enjoy it too!

[@Tully4Prez]

Zach Bryan -Letting someone go... This lad is still in the US Navy, and producing music

[@mikerowe-roberts9336]

Yeah!!!! Raw. Insightful review dude.

[@OliWilford]

Thanks for checking in again brother. Always feels good to know that you're tuning in again! And glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikerowe-roberts9336]

Sure thing dude. Lookin forward to your Elephant reaction!

[@ethan_bobethan]

If you haven't already, you should 100% react to shakey graves - roll the bones (audiotree live)

[@OliWilford]

Better believe, this is coming to the channel next week brother!

[@johnlaffey2318]

Lol, Shakey is definitely an original! Roll the Bones is a great place to start.

[@warrenhampton9837]

John Moreland You don't love me enough to cry

[@joeikaikathebest1936]

The best way I could describe his voice is rough silk

[@petergoddard1960]

I've been looking forward to this one, and your thoughts are interesting as ever. Clearly, the legend of Robert Johnson is at the very least being referenced in the lyrics, but at a new angle which avoids many of the cliches associated with that story. Colter is a real painter with words, drawing you in within the first couple of lines and that's no mean feat. I don't subscribe to any reaction channels, except yours. Primarily because you cover more of the darker side of country which really appeals to me, and partly because its refreshing to hear responses to this music from a Brit! I think you're doing a great job of it. Finally, tell us about the guitar in the background. Is it yours? do you play? What is it? ...I don't think it's a Taylor (but it might be from the headstock shape and the narrower neck), and that capo is enormous, possibly a 12 string capo judging by how far it protrudes. I'm facinated!

[@OliWilford]

Thanks for the comment Peter. So grateful to hear that you've subscribed. It really means a lot. I do have an obsession with the darker side of country now I've been exposed to it. More than likely because I've had some pretty low times in my past, so it's a great outlet. But hey, that's a story for another time! I'm so early on with my journey into country. It has quickly become my favourite genre. Tyler and Colter have also become two of my favourite artists of all time and it is difficult to refrain from listening to more songs. However, without this channel I wouldn't be a able to learn more about the backstory's behind the music. So I full appreciate the education. As for the guitar - it's my old mans. He used to be in a local band back in the day and he's a pretty decent guitarist! I've taken one of his on and I'm currently learning - it's a Wesley. Weird though, because I first learnt as a kid and I got pretty good, picked it back up for the first time in 15 years, can't hit a chord. But we'll get there I'm sure.

[@markwest2930]

Please react to Marcus King - Wildflowers and wine

[@mbee379]

You should check out Lost Dog Street Band!

[@brujono4914]

Love Green Eyed Gal

[@OliWilford]

Got something coming for them next week brother!

[@cadefix9368]

Do “Fraulien” by him. Tyler Childers is in it as well!

[@OliWilford]

That is coming this month Cade, stay tuned!

[@ethanchezem6485]

Speaking of outlaw country. Have you ever listened to Hank III the grandson of Hank Williams?

[@OliWilford]

I have not brother. I’ll check him out soon!

[@zachword8322]

Hank 3 does country and metal I have never listened to his metal stuff but have been listening to Mississippi mud since jr high

[@theecho4858]

If you appreciate acoustic guitar work, I'd recommend Shakey Graves, and his live performances of either Roll the Bones or Late July

[@OliWilford]

Yeeaaah! Shakey Graves is on the list to react to next week ;) Thanks for the recommendation. I am so stoked to hear!

[@steventaylor7779]

This song is about Robert Johnson meeting the devil on the crossroads

[@bastiancaceres2830]

React to banjo odyssey - the dead south

[@OliWilford]

Coming next week!

[@jordynburdick8996]

can you please do some Cody jinks some of my favorites are rock and roll, I’m not the devil, hippies and cowboys, cast no stones, somewhere in the middle, fast hands, no words, we get by

[@jasonellis3688]

Like how you play a fair chunk of the song before stopping and talking m8 Well spoken

[@James-zm6zj]

Try some Brantley Gilbert. Another Raspy voice / country singer. One Hell of an Amen or Fire and Brimstone or Stone Cold Sober would be good starters for you to peak your interest.

[@piedish5481]

Hit 6 repeatedly after watching this thank me later

[@dalegutteridge7149]

All of his songs are amazing .but codiene dream live at applewood id soo fuckig good and it would suit your channle to a tee man get onnit such tune

[@JackCerro]

You'll enjoy Jason Isbell. He's a big spoke in the great songwriters' wheel. Here's another. ... Lucinda Williams (Pineola) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4nbZ3esmrObabM

[@OliWilford]

Another from Jason is dropping today on the channel. I'll check Lucinda out!

[@bugvswindshield]

the Dead South. Canadian band. Go figure. Anyhoo, some really good tunes. In Hell I'll Be in Good Company is a pretty good place to start.

[@OliWilford]

All over that brother 🤛

[@hunterbess5678]

Kate McCannon by colter wall

[@dl8619]

Do Hank William's III - ATLANTIC CITY

[@OliWilford]

All over that one!

[@tdonaghy]

Please react to Mean Mary - Iron Horse

[@racquelpicart6849]

Check out brace for impact by sturgil simpson

[@OliWilford]

All over that! Thanks for the request :)

[@skullyjones3548]

React to Fraulein by Colter Wall ft. Tyler Childers

[@OliWilford]

I'm going to look at doing this one as a crossover from Tyler Tuesdays and Colter Wall Wednesdays... So I'm thinking that'll drop on Wednesday 29th July. Hopefully you can hang around until we get to that!

[@c.s.7266]

This is what being an American is about.

[@loriwhite8501]

Except he's Canadian

[@funnymidgetman93]

If I hear an upchurch song I will throw up🤢 please don’t😅

[@OliWilford]

I cannot lie to you Christopher. I really like Upchurch :') Mainly because of the love he puts into his fans and that he's made a music career through KZbin. I got a lot of love for KZbinrs in general now after setting a channel up. But I understand why people wouldn't like him! Let me know an artist you'd like to see on the channel and I'll make sure I react to them. It's all a journey brother!

[@funnymidgetman93]

The 94 Club I love upchurch! Just not his music😅 and I’m just being lame lol. But you do you brother! I’m not gonna stop watching your videos no matter what you throw out there. If there is one band you should jam that is similar to your genres on this page, it would be Pinegrove. (The song “the alarmist” is amazing) If you’re looking for a band that changed the way I write and listen to music it would be the band Microwave. Their song Vomit is so unique and so well written. They also helped me learn how to write contemporary music! Much love brother! Keep up the hard work🤙

[@funnymidgetman93]

The 94 Club also if you have your own original music I would love to hear it!!