Victory Bells (The Other Favorites, Reina del Cid, & Toni Lindgren | Original)

One of my personal favorite originals, and a perfect fit for this quartet - Reina provided harmony vocals on the studio take, and Toni jumped in on slide for a live version on our 2022 US tour. Also, yes, I have cleaned up my mustache since this was recorded.
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Restitution: is that the poor man’s salvation?
Assuming there’s enough to go around
Consternation from our forebears means nothing
Those people ran our country to the ground
Crickets on the porch, cattails in the harbor swinging
Whispers from the north: victory bells in a courtyard ringing
Can I reach you with the language of my father
When my own mother tongue is clearly tied?
Can I touch you? I’m just a ripple in the water
I won’t have left a mark when you are dry
Rich men on TV, bills spread out on the kitchen table
Darling, look at me - you still wink like a young Clark Gablе
Pastures drying out; the bounty of our harvest thinning
Wе can go without; our parents sure knew harder living
Gear used:
Carson's guitar: 2013 Martin 000-17SM
Josh's guitar: 2022 D'Angelico Excel Josh Turner Tammany
Toni's guitar: 2007 MIM Telecaster
Reina's bass: MIM Jazz Bass
Audio recorder: Zoom H6

[@j.h.oreganus1685]

This is my definition of a Supergroup.

[@Keyser886]

I came for the mustache and stayed for the music ❤

[@marybaalman839]

When the four of you perform together, your phenomenal songs rise to a higher level.

[@kathidori8504]

....into the 4th dimension!

[@briggstwitchell1654]

My favorite track on Unamericana. "Rich men on TV, bills spread out on the kitchen table" .. such a beautiful line.

[@briggstwitchell1654]

Just made a cover of it because I was stuck in my head (in a good way): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKSWpoqCjducl5I

[@arnulfsterdal7254]

Outperforming the recording in a Hotel room in Copenhagen says a lot. To me this is perfection. More nerve, more life ... wonderful!

[@sillysongs19]

that moment when the 3 voices come in together...still get goosebumps

[@jfloww]

From hearing you play it solo when it was still called “Untitled” to all four of you playing it together, this song is unforgettable.

[@diegofkda199]

Indeed it is.

[@88vladi]

The "Fab Four" together again! Wonderful!!

[@aarond23]

Nice Reina"s first appearance on bass that I've seen...good song.

[@rmyAddison]

One microphone, in a hotel room...............and the sound/balance are wonderful. Beautiful song !!!!

[@hubertreglisson1451]

Carson your angel is sending you good vibes 🧚

[@bechtoea]

Brilliant song. It's right there with the best. I could lay these lyrics in front of someone saying it's an unreleased John Prine song and they'd believe it.

[@guitaleleoeuvre]

BEST super-group ever! (I dare to even rank the 4 of you above the exalted CSN/CSN&Y in their prime!)

[@andrecasso1]

Toni Lindgren is the best. humble, quiet, good!

[@cynalus]

What a stunningly beautiful rendition of a stunningly beautiful song.

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

Some people are gifted. These people are gifted.

[@reynantebautista2124]

I love that song beautiful melody

[@tomahawk1201]

When the 3 of you sing together 👌

[@dorhirst3604]

The four of you is a true magic, Thank you

[@andydixon2980]

That Carson chap has got some soulful tones. Beautiful song.

[@tangyorange6509]

So glad I get to see these four so early in their careers

[@bstanley0072]

Charlotte resident here! This is my favorite song/performance from you folks. Two things that really stand out musically are Carson's upstroke on the high E string right after he first comes in, its like a ringing bell!! Secondly, when Toni first comes in it really threw me because it sounds like vocal "oooing" but no one was doing that, so magical! I know the phrase is worn out now, but the slide part is the chef's kiss in this performance!

[@petercooperwhite3880]

From a 70 year old can’t get enough of you guys brilliant

[@gsoffner4031]

Last night in the Melkweg, Amsterdam I was blown away!!! Holy shit, Carson and Josh, your voices, play, musicality live are WAANZINNIG!! That’s awesome in Dutch 😜 Reina and Tony, I’m sooooo happy I got the chance to hear you live, and Lord, why didn’t I stop you and ask for a picture with you, Tony, as you were working your way through passed me. I was standing at the bar. Twice!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Please come and play more often here 🙏🎶🔥🎉❤️

[@GusLuxmore]

Hey Carson. Absolutely blown away by your show in Belgium last night. There's much to say about seeing and hearing you, Joshua, Reina and Toni weekly on a screen, but it's just on another level live. No audio effects, no big setup, nothing to hide behind. Just brutally honest vocals and guitar tones. Loved every second of it. Reina didn't lie: Unamericana contains some face melting songs. Wish I could have stayed and get to meet you all. Oh well, maybe something to look forward to next time the tour brings you to the neighborhood. All the best to all of you.

[@computerfan1079]

Same here!

[@ssanderson91]

Same!

[@timhendriks3224]

was there as well, worth every penny. dont know what to think about that mustache tho ahahah

[@ulfaxelsson6466]

I agree saw them in Stockholm!

[@ronvonk1118]

Perfect show in Amsterdam last night! Thank you so much.

[@HONGKONG952]

You meaning you all, Carson, Josh, Toni and Reina Del Cid

[@lizfar8547]

Great, Great 👍

[@daviemcf]

Great to see you all playing together again....fantastic original guys...Toni on slide magic!

[@tankhalffull]

Amazing tune..., instant classic on my list...

[@Caroda_band]

You are all individually very talented but together you are incredible!

[@rthib1960]

Reina killed it on bass!!!! :-)

[@Woolwoman-1]

You are each so very talented in your own ways. Brilliant every one. I want more Toni, too-she is phenomenal and I LIKE her VOICE, also. I have watched you each develop over the last few years. Way to go guys. This 66yo psychiatrist and musician loves you all. Robin Reed MD

[@benukan7085]

Wow!

[@donaldneumeyer4423]

Phenomenal Carson, Josh, Toni & Reina!

[@limpcallfish]

Just excellent harmony

[@jamesriggs8590]

Carson has a great voice and his songs carry me back to a much better time. Keep going Carson.

[@FreedomRock44]

Excellent!!!!!!!! SO good ALL!!!!!!!!

[@lucasberglund5358]

Unbelievable! Just as your show in Stockholm was.

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Thanks for being there!

[@lucasberglund5358]

@@carsonmckeemusic Was an honor!

[@ddgitz]

What a beautiful song

[@kdeltatube]

Beautiful

[@TennRides]

Always great.

[@virtualtourmlshawaii1848]

You young artists definitely have old souls. Love this song!!

[@skygunner777]

It is great to listen to all four of you playing together to record this soulful original song in this laidback video.

[@ericrolfe9521]

Love the bass!

[@glimpsesoftexas3955]

Just Beautiful

[@YMGTYHI]

Great song, great voice and playing🎉 Love this!!!

[@BC-ek1ih]

The Other Favorites are still my favorites. B [France]

[@mahill2850]

Sooooooooooooooooooo good !

[@waynepitman1805]

So Much Talent in that Room

[@9587steve]

beautiful

[@robbyt.5258]

Respect for the sound quality and overall tuning and that in a hotel room. The song can even be released on disk.

[@z5amersfoort248]

Looking forward to seeing you all in Amsterdam tonight with my 13 yo son. It’ll be his first concert ever!

[@jhoward76]

GOOSEBUMPS.

[@PH-yo6fz]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Faith in the future of music restored. I look forward to growing old with all of you and this gorgeous music all of you create and share with all of us. Thank you. - PH in PH, Sept. 27. 2022

[@gondyish]

Most excellent!!! Your collective talents are so impressive!!

[@Cantairi]

What a great gig in Dublin-amazing. Come back soon.

[@235buz]

All I can say is WOW!

[@mxg75]

Happy Sunday morning!

[@markguynn7254]

This Land Is My Land , This land is Your Land ! Thank You from Age of Aquarius! Soul ,Soul ,Soul!

[@thepogue]

lovely!!...

[@uwefrey6589]

Really Good.

[@christophekuhl7075]

ihr seid klasse

[@MaestroPdx]

Wow. well that was something great.

[@garytowardmusic]

Exceptional musicians singing a fantastic song. Love all of you guys

[@kayeninetwo3585]

A profoundly beautiful song, Carson...and one of the best performances of any song I've ever heard. What you all have is magic.

[@markbruininga1471]

The build up to the chorus (1:30) is absolutely glorious! The four of you are magic!

[@beefstroganoff1774]

I love this song, but more importantly, I love how poetic this song is. It perfectly shows your poetic genius.

[@heytozee0]

Absolutlely beautiful! outstanding.

[@conphuze]

Pure Gold.

[@TMDEpiper]

that mustache is...... something. Amazing voice as usual love when the band gets together.

[@ashleyfeller5816]

Gorgeous!

[@kenreeve32]

I'll be seeing you 4 when you play NYC soon. Thanks for the amazing preview! (I hope the mustache doesn't decide to stay in Europe.)

[@NickandJane]

Beautiful song captured so well - you guys really don't need a studio, the World is your studio. Much respect N&J

[@whaleshark2672]

Had the pleasure of seeing you 4 in Leeds. What a fantastic atmosphere and intimacy, what talented and likeable people you are. Thank you for an unforgettable evening. 🙏🥃

[@carsonmckeemusic]

Thank you!! I had a great time.

[@h2oBlue]

Love this song! Instant classic

[@marcderoos5514]

Fantastic...Antwerp, Belgium, Europe.

[@JosephusDalrymple]

The world is ready for the next "Rumours".

[@roelbrandsma8512]

See You all Tonight!

[@ezrafinkelstein2634]

Great harmonies

[@fabrice94]

Our favorites fantastic four > Toni! Rachelle! Josh! Carson! ....Thanks sssso much to be there, delivering always sssso good. Your journey is epic to me. I wish you the best.

[@stevendarbyshire1564]

This makes me feel good!

[@knarf_]

My 4 favorite singers/songwriters/musicians all together! You make my day, week, month 🙂 All the best, knarf from France 🎸 🇨🇵

[@prd3659]

Waiting to see you guys in Spain 🇪🇸 peace ☮️

[@reynantebautista2124]

Beautiful song

[@pavelkratochvila6157]

Wow, Carson very nice song, vocal, harmony. A set of unique artists 👍👍

[@santiagorealperez2049]

It's very beatifull....Genial..

[@RealTealMaherajah]

Excellent

[@charlesknox8721]

I always love it when the four of you are together. What a treat! Carson, I love Dylan, but I think you are a better writer. Great lyrics!!!! Great tune!!! Great arrangement!!!!

[@MrDrewseph]

Sounds amazing

[@len2193]

My favorite four musicians! Good job.

[@robertolomuzzo1666]

Fantastici 4!!! Bravissimi!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏😘

[@sybrendendekker5989]

Just saw their show in Amsterdam, they're even more amazing live than on KZbin!

[@carloverhaar2797]

I second that!

[@richardosullivan8102]

Saw them in London took a bit of travelling to get there, looks that if I get a holiday to the USA it must include at least one concert with these four in. Would be the highlight of any trip, they are quality,. Excellent!

[@03timdol]

Same. Saw them all in Leeds on Thursday. Absolutely epic!

[@samg6200]

One of the very few Beautiful songs of its kind 😂

[@ErnieVanVeen]

Excellent songwriting. Beautifully played!

[@thetruestrepairman7423]

Loving the stache dude

[@kfm908]

great tune!

[@giorgiobonanni9690]

How bad it’s not possible to like it twice

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I don't think I've ever seen Reina on the bass before -- so amazing how multitalented you all are! Beautiful song Carson, and love the stache.

[@JessicaVanHusen]

I thought the same thing!

[@lookforthegood1]

I think i've seen her on it before. Maybe it was Toni that was idk. I've seen so many lol.

[@cameroncurtis8168]

Saw your show in Köln on Sunday night. Absolutely incredible. Made the long train journey over well worth it. Every song was amazing. You all are wonderful. Thanks so much for these videos and for the amazing show.

[@patrickwelsh6375]

Great song. Loved the performance.