Kassi Valazza | "Johnny Dear" | Western AF

[@grimm1078]

this is incredible, I don't remember how I found this channel but I'm so glad I did

[@thereverendsam413]

Isn't it great? If you haven't checked out Gems on VHS, that's also full of gold

[@zoppashotgun]

@@thereverendsam413 Beat me to it. Gems actually got me here a while back.

[@JohnnyLobes]

this channel finds you.

[@alexismorganrussell2779]

Wow

[@MarkSpearman]

Same. Just incredible sounds. Sometimes they sound like they're calling from years and years ago. Talent is back!

[@paulyhoffmann]

This is not Radio Country. This is real country.

[@jtalistair6725]

Remember Jessie from Toy Story? This is her now. Feel old yet?

[@TNK8]

No, because this isn't Jessie.

[@Halfmoonbaee]

Yes

[@dontwatchmyvideostheysuckp9881]

@@TNK8 r/wooooosh

[@jtc4033]

I guess I should, because when I was a kid there was no Jessie in Toy Story....

[@basstrammel1322]

Jessie could've turned out a lot worse! I'm less worried now. Ofc I feel old, lol

[@corbinjenkins9497]

I havent seen my family in over two years due to working on the oil rigs. I heard this on my buddies spotify and I just felt my heart drop. It reminded me of home and the faces I havent seen in a long time. So I booked a flight and just landed back home. Wish me luck.

[@tylerjamesconway2137]

Good luck.

[@henryhurtz8542]

Have a ball man

[@jackkaczmarczyk2709]

updaaate

[@tylerperry3814]

Luck brother.

[@tacofriday2165]

So tell us man, how was your trip back home?? 🙂

[@Michael-rz7ic]

My mother passed 5 years ago, I was born on her birthday one of six children. She was and is always my light. I texted her every day sharing pics and humor. She always found beauty. “The snow falling did you hear me softly calling” brought me to tears. Every morning when I walk outside something brings a smile to my face, a smile I share with my mother.❤. This songs make me realize that it wasn’t just that she was there for me, but that I was there for her, one of her favorite birthday presents. Many thanks to you Kassi. Peace.

[@KaukTim]

When she's singing a bit higher, her voice reminds me a bit of Patsy Cline. This lady is the real deal!

[@ComedyBros5]

You've gotta check out her full album! She's *VERY* reminiscent of the old legend female country singers!

[@gothabilly5]

I hear Loretta as well

[@dillon8987]

Why is no one talking about how clean and perfect that strat sound is

[@jacobnowicki3790]

its excellent

[@piratewhoisquiet]

Strat through a blackface, just how it's supposed to be

[@dangerdan2592]

I wonder what his settings are. I'm about to get an electric guitar and amp and I'd love to know how to get that tone. I guess there's a pedal involved as well.

[@dillon8987]

@@dangerdan2592 reverb

[@dangerdan2592]

@@dillon8987 Thank you! I've only really played acoustic so I have no idea how to set up an amp and definitely don't know anything about pedals. I'll be doing some research.

[@CalgaryDynastar]

You’ll never hear it on the radio or CMT awards, but there is a real resurgence of some serious old school country sounds in the last few years and it makes me really happy. She’s such a talent, glad I stumbled upon her music:)

[@drew9555]

Agreed. Zach Bryan, colter wall, Benjamin tod, Tyler Childers. Any others?

[@CalgaryDynastar]

@@drew9555 I'm a big Sturgill Simpson fan, I would also take a listen to some Corb Lund if you havent:)

[@S3Moto]

If you haven't heard her already, check out Bella White.

[@Русскийфильм-э8е]

@@CalgaryDynastar corb Lund is good, but he’s Canadian lol, alberta

[@kyleramsey5189]

​@@Русскийфильм-э8е So is Colter wall, he's from Saskatchewan.

[@stalonrobinson7284]

Who’s still jamming to this gem in 24’

[@NJ1]

My brother died five years back, and I had to tell my mom he was gone. It was the saddest and hardest thing I've ever faced. Last month, she passed away too, never getting over her loss. I pray they're both in heaven now. For the past four years, I've pictured them together in this song, and it always brings tears to my eyes. It's a beautiful song

[@AmandaBurns14]

🫂♥️

[@deankenney4316]

My son subscribed me today to this. Here Dad. He said. You will like this. He is right.

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

@Dean Kenney - Lol. Same here!

[@tacofry4768]

Youe son has a great ear for music! Get onto chris stapleton, colter wall, Tyler Childers and the tesky brothers. You'll thank me :)

[@pabloanguiano4099]

Smart kid

[@jeremygreen9140]

Raised him right

[@ARH_OdinsWolf]

Her and Colter should do a Kate McCanon remix

[@ravendedanaan3425]

Like to hear her and Uncle Lucius . . . more - so much Smokey sound

[@josesaldana5982]

with Childers doing the hook

[@QuestionEverythingUC]

Very true.

[@lostandwandering8736]

Or a country roads remix with colter and her..

[@MateusOliveira__]

Man, if this happen... I will cry! A LOT!!!

[@WillyPDX94]

This one hit me hard. My mom is gone now and we were estranged near the end of her life. No matter the reasons why, I have come to understand that my leaving was so hard on her. Wish I could still come home one more time. For all her faults, she loved me so much.

[@Moronicsmurf]

Same here man, same here.

[@damionmarkham9835]

It hurts so much

[@set747]

Its alright man

[@johnappleseed2486]

Man, just know that even though the hard reality of time comes and goes, love existed and still does. That’s what matters brother.

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

@William Gray - I relate to these words! Same here! Except there's no, "home," to go to anymore! Hiraeth, the longing & desire to go home, when you don't really know where home is! Below, is a link, which better describes this word! Peace & love to you. sites.psu.edu/kielarpassionblog2/2016/04/02/hiraeth/

[@chubbyboy2242]

This is real country music. Not that pop country garbage.

[@calebmcinturff]

Truth brother.

[@rinnhart]

I don't care for gatekeeping genre circle jerks, but, yeah, it do be.

[@francispoivre8903]

It do be, brother.

[@simo_ace]

actually this is western

[@basstrammel1322]

Not western, and all genres have to leave room for pop music. So get over yourself, we're in this commercial mess together.

[@burnbarnes1198]

I left Texas at 17 and have spent the last 20 years wandering. I recently told my mama I was considering coming back and to hear the relief in her voice was a wake up call. This song hits like a ton of bricks. Poked me right in the heart and feeling lucky to have the ability to go back home.

[@bigtsshackfestival9563]

Have a safe trip home. Peace be with u.

[@damionmarkham9835]

Get on it brother while you still can ! Godspeed

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

@Burn Barnes - I lost both parents at a young age, in my early 20's & it's a strange thing. No matter our age, you feel so orphaned & lost, when you lose a parent..& the world just doesn't look the same! Life is fleeting & passes by, faster than you think..don't blink!! Unfortunately, we don't realize it was, "the good ole days," till they've come & gone!! I'd give a million dollars, to have both my parents back! I feel asthough I've been jipped, as I never got to see them, grow old & grey!! And now, I have this longing, this nostalgic feeling, of wanting to go home, but not knowing where home is!? Hiraeth I believe is the word for that!? So please, take it from me, family is priceless & tomorrow's not promised! Go love on your Mama💙

[@CrustyWhiteBread]

God Bless Texas.

[@barbarapettry6817]

@@CrustyWhiteBread God have mercy on America.

[@banbrady1930]

My father died today. This beautiful song set off the waterworks.

[@WesternAF]

Sorry Amigo. Feel better, know you are loved

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

@Ban Brady - I don't know you, but I'd like to say, I'm so sorry for your loss! I've lost both my parents & it's a strange thing, while although we maybe grown, it makes you feel, so orphaned & lost!? And Idk about you, how old you are & your story? But I feel so jipped, bcuz I'll never get to see my parents grow old & grey!? Time sure is fleeting, isn't it!? It passes by, faster than you think, don't blink!! Tomorrow's not promised & unfortunately, we don't realize, that it's, "the good ole days," until they've come & passed! So cherish each & every day! And we will all meet again one day! God Bless you & R.I.P Dad💔

[@robertwalden2372]

It gets better brother Brad god bless

[@november8039]

My dad died three months ago as well. Listened to a lot of Colter Wall that week. Wish I'd known about this then. Cheers friend, hope you're doing alright.

[@jackkaczmarczyk2709]

Love you Ban Brady, now imma gonna cry

[@ossian1937]

I wonder if there’s an unfinished Tarantino movie , wandering around, looking for this very song to complete it. 😎

[@TheXKL1NEx]

You want a Tarantino song just listen to Summer Wine by Nancy Sinatra

[@MrDmartinezjr]

Best possible comment for this song !!

[@ossian1937]

MrDmartinezjr Ah, you’re too gracious, but thank you. 😃

[@ossian1937]

TheXKL1NEx I’ve always liked what I’ve heard by Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood, but I hadn’t been aware of this particular gem. It is indeed very Tarantino-sequel ... thanks for the heads up! 😃

[@GeorgeWillia]

Meh, at that point the popularity would drain from the realty.

[@crovax17]

Damn and probs on that guitar. That guy was putting straight heart into that guitar.

[@thelostcosmonaut5555]

Ive never been a fan of country music aside from Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and good ole Johnny Cash but this channel has given me a new found love for what I like to call Neo-Country. The stuff on the radio just gives me a headache.

[@danielreeves2138]

I feel like we don't deserve to listen to this but am so glad we are. Western AF and GemsOnVHS truly blow me away with their talent and discoveries.

[@WesternAF]

Gems on VHS are masters of their craft and make me proud to be in this business.

[@ComedyBros5]

@@WesternAF How do you go about finding all of these folks? I go to look them up after I watch their stuff for the first time from y'all, and I can hardly find a thing on 'em!

[@azkyoutube8708]

My two favorite channels on KZbin

[@WaukWarrior360]

If you like metal you should check out Napalm Records too

[@Tokinjester]

@@WesternAF well I found both Sierra and Nick Shoulders on Western AF all the way over here in Scotland a few years back...Gems gave me Ben Tod tho' ..if Western AF had brought me Ben too, I'd probably never even have heard of Gems 😅 :p

[@tise2277]

Johnny my dear you have come back home It’s taken its toll being left all alone Don’t mind my face it has aged a bit, while your face looks the same I must admit Johnny my sweet won't you take a seat? I haven’t seen your face in many years Is your hair still brown? Is your heart weighed down? Will you come home in the morning? What tales have you for a woman such as me Have you seen the Rio Grande or the hills of Tennessee Did you think of me at all on your lonesome dreary drawl You call my name in the morning Johnny my sweet won't you take a seat? I haven’t seen your face in many years Is your hair still brown? Is your heart weighed down? Will you come home in the morning? As for me I’ve been craving company With the snow falling down there's nothing much to see Did you miss the snow falling did you hear me softly calling You call my name in the morning Johnny my sweet won't you take a seat? I haven’t seen your face in many years Is your hair still brown? Is your heart weighed down? Will you come home in the morning?

[@ComedyBros5]

Thank you.

[@joshuakeeler82]

Yes thanks

[@diannabaumgartner8023]

Beautiful words! Thanks for sharing!

[@beerbottlebaby]

Thank you.

[@henriquejacinto8751]

Aint seen my son for 3 years now, this song allowed me to cry and get out the bed today. Thanks

[@honeybear2504]

Her way singing is like an Irish southern American, especially at the "seen your face in many years" its so beautiful

[@jordansmith-cm5en]

Yeah I can see that she also has red hair haha

[@daltonyoung6866]

James Kirk it doesn’t sound Irish at all lmao

[@tanneradams20]

@@daltonyoung6866 Irish southerners.. aka 75% of Appalachia below West Virginia

[@TheMallen07]

There's a lot of gingers in the NC mountains.

[@WaukWarrior360]

@@tanneradams20 That's the history of bluegrass and old school country. Irish immigrants and the enslaved/freedmen

[@rxa177]

These stripped down versions of the songs are the best versions.

[@mattwhite3829]

Goddamn that tone on the strat is just wonderful

[@acm4988]

I feel like I’ve discovered a part of me that was missing through this new wave of western folk and country music. It gives me hope, in a strange way

[@Puddlef1sh]

This is too good to be free.

[@rockemted]

I’ve listened to this song 54 times in a row now and I can’t stop❤

[@rxa177]

Same. Im addicted to it.

[@Tokinjester]

54 times?! what happened, did your speakers break?! :p

[@50shadesofcerakote]

Hear I go again, begging Western AF to make a spotify playlist with all their recordings... I live and generally work in areas that lack service, so I cant always go to youtube to listens to these absolute gems...

[@LightHarmonies]

I am a son who moved away, this song made me emotional. Hug your moms if you can. Beautiful work.

[@gtmirm8]

In a modern world where most country music is on a scale from awful to uninspired, it was a great joy to Kassi Valazza music.

[@Chiefpancake1776]

After hearing this, I am hoping its only a matter of time before she does a collaboration with colter wall.

[@kadegreen3178]

Exactly!! I’m telling you it’s his long lost sister...

[@hunterwarner393]

Don’t get my hopes up like that haha

[@ravendedanaan3425]

Colter Wall, Kassi, Riddy Arman, and Uncle Lucious on stage at the same time ...

[@lawsongranieri1518]

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@carpathic]

Solid two octaves between the voices! Be neat to hear.

[@reddrooster60]

Burning a fire outside in NJ drinking watching my son enjoy his youth feeling every word she sings.

[@xRoeJogan]

Oh. So. Much. Beautiful. Reverb.

[@meganwyte4451]

Baffles me that this doesn’t have a million views already

[@lawrencechavez2664]

If this came out in 1965 there would be millions of listens! Make artists like her famous again. Not all these fake artists 🙏🙏 keep it up.

[@DeathMetalWendy]

Two years later and I still get the chills later listening to this song

[@that1guy335]

just found it. Incredible

[@makennastone6704]

Me too! My husband showed me this song when we first got together 3 years ago and every time I get chills

[@ximono]

It’s been over a year and I still come back to this song. To me that’s a sign of a great song.

[@BioshockChicken]

Wow she’s out here making Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert look like jokes. Deserves to be a lot more popular.

[@dagneyraye6808]

Hey now back off of miss Miranda..

[@AngelaPickles1929]

Because they suck. This girl is the real deal.

[@charlotted4642]

@@AngelaPickles1929 not true at all! miranda and carrie are both talented just as kassi is! we don’t need to pit talented women against each other

[@mlynxguitar]

Miranda Lambert is not the enemy here haha

[@TcBalkom]

She ain't making anyone look like a joke. She's average. Her rhymes lack. Ireplace 4 lines in this shit and speed it up a hakf step and lastly nix that's TRASH OFF KEY IN THA MORNIN lol

[@mferjames]

This song gives me chills in the best possible way

[@mmattification]

The "I haven't seen your face in many years" part gives me goosebumps

[@mikebiliamanator2129]

That's the part of the song where I start crying. Hits like a ton of bricks.

[@mombo5568]

Beautifully haunting - thanks from Canada

[@tesfurdo]

A voice that could make angels cry... let alone humble me.

[@Drugaddict22]

Lol

[@mimief7969]

Some days I wish I was dead, but my own country's music makes me glad I'm alive.

[@EthnoDocs]

Kassi is an incredible musician. I had the privilege of seeing her near my lonesome home in Nevada. Incredible!

[@deltonrussell7634]

When I was younger my relationship with my mom was complicated and we were often estranged. Now that I’m older and have softened up a little I can see how much precious time was wasted on hurt feelings. We’ve recently reconnected and things are good these days but the regret of years lost is still present. Thanks for making music that speaks to my heart Kassi. It’s appreciated more than I could ever adequately explain.

[@montanalivin8248]

She is beautiful in many ways. Her voice is angelic and capturing.Just a gem! Wow!

[@AlexHernandez-xl1hu]

Left my momma back in oklahoma recently, this song hits different today. Love you momma

[@afriend621]

Wow, what a voice !

[@charlesbell9965]

Been living it. Words have no feelings...

[@kcvriess]

Why can't I like this song more than once!

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

I come here every time I need to experience a feeling I can't quite explain

[@modestvenus]

Music like this is better than any sermon

[@justinsmith413]

Wow.....didnt expect that....shes incredible.

[@Vrig]

Jesus.....this is beautiful.

[@claystone420]

This is hauntingly good. I keep coming back.

[@DruidsCall]

i NEED to know how he made that guitar sound so haunting, pedal, amp, everything...its so haunting

[@GDPplease]

i've watched this video almost everyday after work for the past few weeks and i don't know why. it's so calming

[@andresfabiandelazerdaacha1838]

Yo también hago lo mismo No soy americano pero esta música me hace sentir bien con todo

[@kriskimes5130]

I left home and been traveling since 14 I'm 36 no this is a awesome song it actually made me choke up abit thank you for writing this song

[@carsandchrist40]

Damn, unfortunately these aren’t the types of songs to break through on the radio in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but they sure break through your heart. And that’s way more important.

[@j.wgoode7154]

This brought up a hurt iv been avoiding for a long time. Listening the whole song through it was hard to breath. Tho my mothers no longer apart of my life. My father, sister and I have always been close. I followed my dream and moved to the far side of the canada and tho ill never move back, it ways heavy on me alot. And I could hear them in ever word in this song. An amazing song.

[@matthewfromthecolonies5206]

Legitimately I believe my heart just stopped with love of her voice... I may need to call a doctor. But after I watch again...

[@lyletheisland]

I think I've commented on this before, but I'm very thankful for this song. My grandmother and father lived in South Georgia but every time I hear this, I can't help but break down, she couldn't leave the house due to her arthritis, he was living a far different life, and then gone. Thankful for the time I had with both; take the time you have. God bless. Thanks Kassi Valazza

[@tudormiller8898]

Beautiful! Love this type of Country music. Nashville Country Pop is so boring. Watching from London.

[@fabianvanessen2819]

I'm a Canadian farmer..... absolutely beautiful music, please continue with your talent

[@Alleinjesusrettet]

Wunderschönes Lied,Musik. Immer wieder ein großer Genuss das Video anschauen und anzuhören.

[@brandeneiler5220]

About 2 years ago my uncle went missing for about 2 and a half months.. his name was Johnny and during that time I discovered this song roughly around the same time this video was released.. when my mother found him he was deceased for a few weeks. I know it’s just coincidence but I still think that this song was a sign from the universe that something happened to him

[@michaelwilson8831]

Gritty, smooth, deep, and sweet...just right. Thanks.

[@unfracture]

More than anything this song makes me think of my grandmother. Who died about about a year ago. Recently I've been struggling with her death, but listening to this song makes me pocture a future, meeting her in some form of heaven where she's not suffering anymore, and can finally be content, if not for what was left behind. I'll be there soon, gramma, you can look on my face when I arrive. Much love, see you soon. ❤️

[@thatsleepytb]

I didn’t expect this voice out of this young lady. ❤️

[@brendonlehn8447]

I lost my grandfather this previous June, he was a wildflower his whole life, always on the move, always riding his Harley somewhere. How this connects with my soul, thinking of my grandma. His name was John. Johny be good. Just a man crying in his truck 💪🏻

[@jonasmackenzie7842]

I love finding new artists like her. She’s going to be stuck in my head for a while now

[@Projekt237]

True perfection. My fav since two years straight

[@толя-е8э]

Это шедевр!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💘💘💘💘💘💘💘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sainnomine]

"I wrote this song kind of imagining from her perspective what it was like to have a son go off and leave her home." Yeah, it's fine, I'll just be crying before the song even starts.

[@metalmark65]

My 16 year old son turned me onto this a few years ago. I just love everything about this version.

[@joshsage1682]

what a green eyed beauty, what a talent

[@langrolle]

Her voice is just incredible ❤️

[@chrishoneycutt5959]

Where the hell do you all find these women they are just dripping with class ,serenity and beauty all I can say is just unreal . bravo 👏🏻 beautiful alabaster skin red hair green eyes what a beautyOh yeah the voice and the song writing is on point as well. where the hell is she at on so called country radio. The country they play on the stations nowadays what a joke please don’t make me laugh this is country at its finest.

[@matthewnunya8483]

I left home when i was 19 decided to travel the world. Id come home once or twice a year and i know it hurt my loved ones to see how i was changin. I finally came back at 23, i was chewed up and a far cry from the person who'd left. This song hits the feels like a truck.

[@jangobout]

Been a while since a song hits me like this one does.

[@possemis]

you know, sometimes you come across a song that just hits you in the gut. This is one of those songs.

[@tgipson20]

I come listen to this song about once a day and I always skipped the beginning commentary like an idiot. After hearing what it’s about I realize I relate to it on a whole other level now and it’s heartbreaking. I left my grandmother in the south for California and she passed while I was away. And it kills me every single day.

[@bryanwelton1442]

Wow what a beautiful song and singer real country here good job

[@LittleHughie]

What a beautiful woman 😍 Soul stirring voice

[@jsp7410]

This song really hits me hard. Has me thinking of my military time, the call home I made on 9/11 and many other times. One day I'm gone, the next she comes home from work to my truck in the yard and me sleeping on the couch. The hardest part for her was realizing how much it changed her boy. I think she saw in me what she saw in her dad after his service. Thank God for my boy.

[@possible1111]

Voice of an old soul

[@Spoobie90]

It's already been said in the comments but THIS is country, and this is what we should be hearing on the radio.

[@clarkstone-bear7742]

DAMN! Had me the minute she started singing.

[@dylanwirtz869]

Love hearing REAL western music

[@86bolin]

Those first couple notes gave me chills. Great song here.

[@cameronmcisaac633]

I’ve listened to this song everyday since I first heard it.

[@DruidsCall]

ditto

[@km07hi]

I feel like I just heard country for the first time all over again. Thank you Kassi, you got yourself a new life-long fan.

[@joed7185]

Saw her on KEXP. Been hooked since. Great Alt-Country

[@malakai713]

same!

[@gkhan05]

this isn't alt-country this is true country

[@joed7185]

@@gkhan05 "Alt-Country," or also known as "Hipster-Country", is taking "true country" sounds i.e. Loretta Lynn, and playing them currently in this day an age, 2020. Cheers mate.

[@mikejk3858]

I can listen to him all day play that Melody on the guitar. Beautiful song.

[@jevanthompson9979]

Amazing song, hauntingly beautiful. The guitar solo was incredible, I don't know what he did with his hands, but god damn he nailed it!

[@miriampiedra7115]

Such an incredible, moving song. Chefs Kiss

[@julieh4481]

Great vocals, guitar and song - just lovely

[@aidant6469]

This song only gets better the more you hear it.... its really good.

[@Janetsfear]

Sounds a bit reminiscent of Townes VanZandt . Great voice, now I need find more of her to listen to.

[@TheWdayton]

Definitely reminiscent of Townes. And that’s high praise.

[@Janetsfear]

@@TheWdayton Intended as such! Sometimes artists pick things up and don't even realize where it came from. Miranda Lambert had no clue she was taking much from Steve Earl when she wrote Kerosene. I had a friend who cut a CD and he had no clue he was influenced by Doc Watson.

[@noblerodkustom976]

This really reminds me of my mom. Who out of three sons. Only one was by blood. My mother has always been the corner stone of our family and has always been the one that brings us together. These days I've been closer but only see her once a week. It reminds me that she deserves any visit I can give her. This song hit home for me randomly when I was shaving! You will go far!