James McMurtry - Hurricane Party

[@kdbadk]

this dude's the best thing I've discovered in music in a really long time

[@groundadmission]

I have never been to the USA,but thanks to this guy I have vivid images of certain, areas, states,etc.This poet is also a musician 'The morning's first cigarette' is about as good as it gets' I should know by now...' pure macic;thank you James.

[@tomtccarpentermusic1]

McMurtry paints a very vivid mental image. And a very accurate one.

[@typacsk]

I don't know if you've found his song "Lights of Cheyenne," but it's one of his best in that respect :)

[@fandlpetroleum]

"I don't want another drink. I just want that last one again." Damn that's brilliant.

[@rogwheel]

One of the best lines ever!!!!

[@colinsacks8200]

John Prine. Greg Brown. Warren Zevon. James McMurtry.

[@sirris4330]

"I bought a whiskey for the gypsy, and she turned my leather back into skin... just a fleeting sense of that rare suspense I once thought made the world go round, but now there's no one to talk to, when the lines go down." Such a perfect description of time passing and how it changes you. Maybe not for everyone, but definitely for me.

[@kenkoellner9421]

"I don't want another drink, I only want the last one again" How can someone come up with that? I could never be a song writer. And a good song should last a spell. Every song doesn't have to run 2-3 minutes. I like that this runs 5+.

[@patrickmaclaughlin5494]

+T B-SHAW this song has more meaning than I'd ever like to admit. At least in my younger days.

[@sirris4330]

Cheers to you, watch the wind:)

[@Ace_Hunter_lives]

Yeah, that's one of those quick one-liners that seem so obvious but, in reality, are so difficult to come up with that they kind've make your jaw drop a bit. Townes and Guy were also really good at that, and IMO, McMurtry is every bit their equal.

[@kenkoellner9421]

@@Ace_Hunter_lives "I'll miss the system here. The bottom's low. And the treble's clear. But it don't pay to think to much. On things you leave behind." "I wish I was in Austin In the Chili Parlor Bar Drinking Mad Dog Margaritas And not caring where you are."

[@nitemareman1]

"Some insurance man/ biker." That's the line that got me. So true.

[@aasoder1]

Storyteller, lyricist, and generally misanthropic. That's his word. Love his music and all the little stories he sings.

[@billanderson2217]

Kudos. I'm sitting here waiting for Hurricane Idalia to make landfall in a few hours. There is a life changing event on the way that can't stopped only rin from. No running here, the a few remaining souls listening to your music. Sincerely, thanks so much for sharing the comfort of your songs. In a few hours all our comforts here will be swept away in ruins. No running here. Afterall we all are just visiting here on this planet. Thanks again. Had to send this before the powerlines go down and are washed away. Kudos.

[@christopherliston2371]

James McMurty is a treasure, great lineage as his Pop was Larry McMurty the great writer on Lonesome Dove and other great books. Storytelling magic. Cheers!

[@writer125]

I hear Dylan, John Hiatt, Warren Zevon in his music and voice. I just became a fan of his, thanx for posting this.

[@kimberlylinkousbrown]

John Prine too. Listen to Charlemagne's Home Town.

[@punydevil]

Big fan of all of those but he is his own creature. A beast.

[@dontaylor7315]

I love John Prine, Dylan, Zevon...but when I hear McMurtry I just hear Texas. He paints the state in words and music like a Renaissance Master painting Italy in oils.

[@MightBiteYa]

If there ever was a song that could impart a sense of nostalgia about something as disastrous as a hurricane, this is it. Nothing like a good hurricane party to take the edge off an impending disaster.

[@dontaylor7315]

3:58 Every verse in this song is a gem but after all these years this one is still my favorite.

[@johngrim8087]

I have seen him twice in 8 years. His music is unmatched in my opinion. Go see him and the band live... they are all really solid players!

[@heynowfive]

agreed. I live in Southern Oklahoma/North Texas area. This man is revolutionary.

[@LAGOON118]

Absolutely one of the most talented writers around and one of his best tunes.

[@Ace_Hunter_lives]

With all due respect to "Choctaw Bingo" I'm increasingly inclined to be believe this is McMurtry's best song, which means it's also one of the best songs ever written. "Just a fleeting sense of that rare suspense I once thought made the world go 'round"...how the fuck do you come up with something so perfect and profound?!?!?

[@PeterMittelholzer]

I wish more songs had this much thought put into them. Poetry.

[@peskypesky]

heard this on the radio this morning and it just kicked my ass!!

[@stecklein7]

Been digging him since I first heard his voice/lyrics. Love his dry humor.

[@Deaconpunk77]

James is a damned fine songwriter and lyricist. He has a uncanny ability to capture a moment in song. Beautiful...

[@MrDrewlips]

Teeth gritting intensity Every song has it. So refreshing.

[@johngrim8087]

His playing and songwriting abilities are way under rated! Good stuff...

[@uncoolbeans]

heard this on the radio about 2 years ago. Finally found the song and artist. Great!

[@cybersco57]

This guy is one of the best....just love his music.....great video...Thanks!

[@gregschaub7199]

He really is treasure. My all time fav.

[@OverlordJake]

I can't believe this doesn't have a ton more views. It is awesome.

[@brycebrooks3979]

Best Lyrics I have heard in awhile Some insurance man-biker is yellin' out for one more beer But a part-time pirate just can't get much respect around here We got our problems too, man we'll get to you In just a minute, sit your drunk ass down

[@johndeschenes8369]

Bryce Brooks best part of the song

[@jamesgibson5876]

My mother and sisters were bartenders ...I can see and hear both of them saying exactly that..

[@coastdweller]

Reminds me of the tourists who invade the bars in the little beachtown I live in.

[@jmsully3]

This is an incredible song, and he has so many more that are just as good. Really a treasure...

[@caroleberglund492]

What an enormous talent! He knows how to tell a tale and for sure is an excellent guitarist! Just love his music!

[@coastdweller]

Him and his dad both are/were very talented people. His dad wrote lonesome dove.

[@Halffastpaddler]

Hybrid picking a 12 string. Come on man! Is that even possible? Apparently so. Terrific song. The way it weaves between the literal and the figurative is mind-blowing. Beautiful songwriting and performance.

[@knopflerfan9069]

He's only flatpicking - he's just so good it sounds like more!

[@deborahkauffman09]

this guy is just the best of the best

[@elrod1240]

love this guy's stuff.................

[@frankiewho]

An amazing songwriter Just us Kids is an awesome album every song is a gem.

[@fellini2011]

Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp are among his staunchest fans.

[@KatKrueger]

Yes, and Stephen King, Jackson Browne and David Crosby.

[@rev1619]

Such a great storyteller...

[@paschal421]

thought about this tonite tornado reprise in OKC song that stays in my mind in times like these

[@frankverton1830]

He gets you where you live

[@NismoBoy]

I heard his music on CBC radio up here in Canada, and had to track him down. Thanks for the excellent video

[@wtfe20210]

Wow. What a freakin gem! THANK YOU!

[@heykala9131]

Don't know how I got here, but glad I did. I've been hypnotized but his voice and playing.🤘 Rad-Rad song! Love it! 💜... Now... Eff you #Dorian.... Go Away! 😭🌀😭

[@MrMaurice44]

thank god for singer/songsmiths like James

[@davidlabelle361]

The Warren Zevon of Alt. Country.

[@orcmerrill482]

Moab 2016 headliner on Sunday. Outside in one the best places on earth. Open festival come on down!

[@rogwheel]

What an amazing song smith he is!

[@nancyalis2]

Getting ready for one in NC, as we SPEAK !

[@MrPmw0317]

I’ve lived through many since Hurricane Donna. I get ready and don’t worry. Katrina was the one that scared me.

[@paschal421]

happy easter and you gotta love this

[@neanda]

just yes, love you man

[@BenSHammonds]

just perfect :)

[@AKidintheway]

just amazing i love it

[@Spaceman1968]

I have in many of a hurricane. There never much fun. I love this love though.

[@prognosi911]

This should be a tune on The Walking Dead, but that aside, this is absolutely gorgeous.

[@joannehack7588]

☮️

[@Densemankat]

TOPICAL!

[@toterola451]

Just fuckin' incredible! This dude is the real deal!

[@sirfej33]

its almost like this guys got something real to say

[@kennewicksheri]

" But a part-time pirate just can't get much respect around here "

[@KitChellPoetry]

...silence is golden...

[@punishedwhispers1218]

When someone says they like Midwest Emo, this better be what they're talking about

[@zhansen8]

@OverlordJake its a shame it doesnt have more views. just saw him play this live. perfection.

[@KatKrueger]

There’s a lot of versions on You Tube but still, James McMurtry should have the ear of this country.

[@deborahkauffman09]

right now I'm stuck on James Mcmurtry and Nick Drake, figure that...

[@123thof]

It's weird to think that we may have to explain this to younger people someday, telling them what landlines were.

[@bsammore1226]

you wont haveto. all will be dead from cell phone cancer. i see people put those things in their babies face.

[@alexmoyers5049]

B Sammore ok boomer.

[@ejastoneman8543]

@@bsammore1226 see we had a lovely moment here until you ruined it with your D in physics, go back to school.

[@123thof]

Ah teh you wut

[@ThatFatPlumber]

Does his voice remind anyboy else of loue read or is it just me.

[@KatKrueger]

August 29, 2021. Hurricane Ida made landfall in SE Louisiana as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds.

[@TadAskew1]

Good luck to those in Ian's path

[@jonnapeterson9743]

Did he ever find his grey striped cat?

[@carlcarl1224]

Different kind of Hurricane Party today.

[@joannehack7588]

🌙🪐💫⭐️💥🌏

[@mabrystudios5880]

Look into Ryan Spendlove on youtube and maybe have him open for you someday. You both just tell the truth without worrying about repercussions while being real to us as people, just normal people even maybe from the real leveland!

[@Bry25able]

Part time pirate, Brilliant.

[@LetsDanceTampa]

Ready for Elsa! Got the candles and drinks.