Wilco with Derek Trucks - Impossible Germany. St Augustine, FL 4/19/2023

Reid made it to St Aug without me but when she saw Derek she knew she had to record it so I wouldn’t miss it. 💕
2:15 jam

[@murphy52]

California Stars was killer too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX2ZpGCZj92XbZI

[@jeffdixon847]

That’s the song Wilco usually have friends sit in on. I’ve never heard of anyone sitting in on Impossible Germany. Huge sign of respect.

[@blairsmithson9385]

Derek trucks, no pedals, just the bridge pickups on the SG, he's transcendent, it's past technique, it's art,its moving.

[@meanmud1]

For CERTAIN!

[@apagoogootwo7552]

and no pick.

[@jdguitar1040]

@@apagoogootwo7552 Yeah. I heard that one gig he wasn't using a pick, or an amp, or even a guitar. He was, like, just concentrating really, really hard. And somehow it was still completely killin'. Wish I'd have been there...

[@willmiddleton9199]

Derek is absolutely the master - direct descendant from Duane, the other master. I don't think any other 2 players on this planet have ever produced more beautiful, transcendent music. EVER.

[@blairsmithson9385]

@@willmiddleton9199 not related to Duane at all by blood.

[@christianalander9487]

Witnessing two of the best guitarists on the planet (and I don't think that's overstating it one bit) work their magic together on one of the greatest songs of the last few decades... What a privilege to behold. 🥰🤘Thanks for posting. It must have been amazing to be there in person.

[@timothylewis2450]

Totally agree. Master class.

[@davidkopec9442]

This is the equivalent of King Kong And Godzilla having a friendly jam session that ends up setting Tokyo on fire.

[@mikerinaldi7170]

Holy Shit! It's guitar heaven...

[@mattopheen216]

That's just about as much awesome as I can take in eight minutes.

[@darrenofdrivers]

Derek Trucks is probably my favourite player ever and Nels is very close to that. This is magic

[@severebash9153]

6:15 I did NOT think they’d hit that solo transition cue together - I was NOT expecting them to harmonize! Amazing!

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

same

[@shreddagorge]

Nels missed Derek's first cue but caught the next. I did feel it started getting a little ragged there...

[@cartajulian1]

Dude is a G. Never misses

[@FACTSHACK]

This may be the most moved I've ever been by the performance of a song. Derek and Nels trading licks is absolute bliss.

[@uberjam-sam8512]

Nils cline joined TTB for an entire set at Red Rocks in 2022. It was magic. This brings them back together and my hope then and now is an album and tour.

[@Dawg93]

That show was absolutely unreal

[@jdguitar1040]

A TTB/Wilco double bill tour would be pretty much the best thing ever to happen.

[@jimwells1583]

I was at that show, can confirm. A great night in the rain

[@jimwells1583]

btw, it was actually 2021

[@michaelkluver]

Derek Truck solos, I turn up the volume. I’m a simple man.

[@sunsetjunior9313]

I absolutely love how Jeff is just hanging out, strumming chords and watching the fireworks. Must be amazing…

[@zigsrig]

They couldn't have picked a better song or a better guest. WOW!

[@Shoevette]

So satisfying seeing a player on Nels' level being pushed and inspired by having DT out there with him. You need your A Game. And Trucks? He has such an outstanding sense of melody, he can make himself a part of any situation he's dropped into. Outstanding

[@johnketterer8146]

I think of it as Derek being pushed by Nels.. either way... both are compliments... excellent

[@roderickbalt8993]

@@johnketterer8146 Derek speaks very highly of Nels and it's just a matter of perspective who is pushing who....yet Derek's playing is just trancendental because he sings through his instrument. But it's a moot comparison because there's things that Nels does that Derek doesn't and also nothing is better than Derek with another guitarist like Nels or Susan Tedeschi!!

[@chrissiler6075]

I'm putting Nel's in that catagory with Jack and Warren and Carlos and Eric, they understand Derek wants to play with you not at you

[@bryanmannoia8410]

well said.

[@timothylewis2450]

@@chrissiler6075 I’m assuming you mean Jack Pearson.

[@vidjames6748]

I made the mistake of listening to this while I was at work, and so I was crying at work. It took me a half an hour to fully regain my composure. How can a single piece of music be so devastatingly beautiful? I sing and play drums in my band. Just once before I die, I would love to play this on stage. Though, I know I could never sing it. I can, and have, played drums while crying. In 2020, on the anniversary of John Lennon's passing, we played a Lennon song. I couldn't see a thing, but I didn't miss a beat. That would be me playing this song on stage, too.

[@kafkaindisneyland]

Over lunch today, I was raving about two things: Impossible Germany and Derek Trucks. Thank you, universe.

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Damn! I've seen Wilco live 11 times, I've seen them perform this song 11 times, but this is really special. I hope this crowd knows how lucky they were.

[@shawnsullivan9547]

I had the pleasure of bartending that beautiful evening and this was certainly THE highlight of the show. Thank you Wilco, Derek and your wonderful fans

[@The_MidwestMisfit]

Derek is The Man!

[@sheercerebralpower]

Derek reduces me to tears...what a beautiful player...mind you Nels is also incendiary......

[@terraaquafirma6631]

Incendiary!

[@sneakerfacevids441]

@@terraaquafirma6631Incendiary !!

[@sco0tpa]

Thanks for recording this and holding the camera steady. Both guitarists were great. Derek Trucks is one of the greats like Carlos Santana or Miles Davis.

[@jdguitar1040]

I generally don't post "negative" comments, but... Personally, I would not put Carlos Santana on the level of a Derek Trucks or Miles Davis.

[@gui-texzan7477]

@@jdguitar1040I would agree, but Song Of The Wind is special. Of course he had a young Neal Schon on that record.✌️

[@ToraFish86]

I do remember miles being a superior guitar player

[@davestagner]

That call and response action was just incredible.

[@ckorhonen72]

OMG! Two of my favorite guitarists doing the solo to my favorite guitar solo song!??! Take me now!!!! 🤩

[@Jack22VV]

I went to this show and two nights of billy strings after, best three nights of music ever so happy derek made an appearance

[@NeilSutton-oz9ns]

Transcendent. Thank you for this.

[@ZChoate]

4:37 Derek: let's see how he's feeling tonight. Nils: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Derek: oh shit okay

[@rollty5834]

What a treat, Nils and Derek blowing my mind together.

[@michaellupton1593]

Does it get any better than this ? Thank you for capturing this magical moment. Real musicality...I get so tired of turning on the radio and being swamped by quantised beats, auto-tuned vocals, virtual instruments and dull as ditch-water rhymes.

[@ZChoate]

No it does not

[@kevinpelham6302]

thank you for uploading this! didn’t thank Impossible Germany could ever get any better

[@myislandgirl]

Ohhhh my stars! Heavenly are these two together 🎸✨🎸🔥

[@michaelmorton4168]

What a great spot you planted yourself in last night! Thanks so much for capturing and sharing.

[@MrLosfuegos]

Jeff is having the time of his life haha

[@toddsantos9243]

That speaks for itself.

[@mano1971music]

Wow!! Thank you for capturing this magical moment onto video!! Wow!!

[@bobbyg1969]

I love Derek trucks but... Nels Cline plays the greatest guitar solo of all time on Impossible Germany . it changes every night. it doesn't matter which night, it's still the greatest solo of all time.

[@stephenk419]

Fuuuuuuu#*! That was unbelievable! Thanks for posting.

[@JordanAF808]

This solo belongs in a museum!!!

[@marcom911]

Two of my favorite guitarist playing Wilcos best,,, and Tweedy just looking on in awe. Thank you. Wonder if there will be an official video?

[@cjmorello9928]

Fingers crossed Wilco releases this show as a roadcase (master board recording of the show)

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

Gibson SG -vs- Fender Jazzmaster WHAT A BATTLE !!! And the winner is..... THE FANS

[@lindsayblue5602]

Wow incredible ❤

[@Mike-oj1tm]

THIS IS TOPS ,ALL THE WAY !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sprintingforsigns]

wow, so beautiful and incredible

[@andreasrausch5552]

Jeff seems to be happy! All seem to be happy. And I'm happy, too! Just wonderful. Thank you very much

[@Ragingtacolover]

I wish I could like this video twice for the song and Derek. holy dueling guitars

[@josemarconisilva4058]

Absolutely magic!!!

[@sweethands4328]

So much talent on that stage

[@plgplgplg]

The best Wilco tune with the best modern guitar player sittin in. Thanks for posting

[@backpackertony]

Wow! two of the best modern guitar players killing it together on an epic solo. Thanks for posting

[@lorysutherland5464]

Thank-You for this. Made me weep.

[@jimsanford9215]

Thanks for this!

[@rogerpotts8915]

Two of the most talented!! I can’t believe what I am listening to . Chills all around.

[@ericwhyte3888]

Wow just wow!

[@jfaguit]

Wow. Beautiful blend with Derek

[@bishlap]

great sound on this recording.

[@kevinwhalen8390]

Thank you to whoever filmed this

[@Mgalacticable]

I die happy.

[@larryn1875]

Derek and Nils, two of my favorite!

[@mowler8042]

This song seems to get put on my Spotify list a lot because its so fucking awesome

[@stonecrazy]

Two of the greatest guitarist alive sharing the stage. Woaw!! (don't get me wrong, I love Pat and Jeff too, but Nels and Derek are really something else).

[@erindavis6488]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@mainmaines]

This might possibly be the best live version of this song… wow

[@wjcolclasure]

nice. was there on the right side of the stage. great show and beautiful night at the amphitheater.

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

BEAUTIFUL

[@allcountiesbookkeeepingllc3362]

Though to watch.

[@guyzucker4583]

Wow!!!

[@YonathanLeibovich]

Was already in tears after 2 notes from DT

[@josueamador3057]

Derek’s sound… unbelievable

[@Nopleaseandthanks]

So glad he finally tuned up

[@josecubanosantiago4724]

❤❤❤

[@ursafan40]

Magic

[@Teefax]

When I first heard this song I thought "well, these guitars sound like the Allman Bros". And here it comes, Derek Trucks putting even more sparkle on it :)

[@elliottenglish2388]

I was there at that show, it was fucking great and I am glad they played If I ever was a child.

[@suzannemanderbach3089]

Love, love, love it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ A dream has come true Wilco and Derek Trucks playing Impossible Germany! OUTSTANDING 🎸🎸

[@toddreich-dk9ob]

Derek Trucks is the undisputed new king of slide guitar. I bet Duane Allman would like his style (if he was still alive).

[@andykim6437]

Thank you DAVID MURPHY!!!!

[@guillermorecio-k5j]

This is guitar heaven, DT sound and playing compliments Nel's amazingly

[@bose1962]

Go Nels . Haven't listened to Wilco for years

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

Derek is a talent that only adds to pretty much any musical ensemble.

[@brentrobinson9]

Wow! What a treat! Derek is a monster and Nels..well, Nels is a mutant😁

[@blairsmithson9385]

Absolute monster

[@lorysutherland5464]

This fell into my feed.. BEAUTIFUL ! THANK-YOU.

[@lilyroseable]

thank you stranger

[@duckbrew]

Thanks for the upload dude! Just got back from the show..They killed it tonite.

[@murphy52]

I wish I could have been there. My daughter was on the rail. She took the video.

[@LabaseArg]

how much were the tickets?

[@duckbrew]

@@LabaseArg $80

[@Paralung]

Breathtaking.

[@alexcwilliams]

SICK

[@bobratcliffe3599]

Amazingly beautiful work by these giants

[@tomjohnson9963]

Holy cow. Absolutely incredible.

[@bryanmannoia8410]

I honestly didn't think that song could get any better. boy, was I wrong.

[@popguynyc]

Outstanding!!

[@mattilangofficial]

KUDOS. 👍👍👍👍

[@Cordova4444]

Derek always brings out the best in others. I saw Nels with Julian Lage in a very small venue it was incredible. Same vibe here.

[@grassyknoll4702]

wonderful...

[@matthewgromis1258]

That was something special

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

Killer combo

[@zosofrodo5673]

i guess Derek was returning favor..i saw TTB at Red Rocks in 2021 and second set started out with Allman Bros songs and Nels played whole 2nd set!! incredible!!

[@marcnewman311]

That made my night

[@andrewhigginson5435]

Always stunning is Derek. They’re all great musicians but it’s a case of everyone turning to look at him playing as he’s on a different level, unmissable

[@MusicTheoryLogic]

This made my day!

[@fridayjuly24smmv17]

Stunning version.

[@methyod]

you know what would kick ass, is a phil & friends lineup with derek and nels. that'd be so cool

[@uncleremus64]

Two of my favorite masters. Sounds like heaven.