Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel (Rare Version)

A performance I salvaged from an avi file I had in my hard drive.. Song was performed at the 2005 Cambridge Folk Festival

[@dallasc9877]

Almost 2023, still love them, if you searched for this, you have great taste in music, Dilly Dilly

[@Zoogleas]

Found this song through a Canadian favourite of mine who covered it, The Dead South. I enjoy both versions though, as they're both quite alike. A similarly good band (with a violinist/mandolin player!) is The Fabulous Poodles from the late 70s and early 80s. They're not really bluegrass or anything, but they're quite the catchy band, with some of the funniest lyrics that I've ever heard in my life. Check them out if you're interested in that kind of thing!

[@robertc9549]

Well into 2024 and this is still incredible

[@tomkarels6185]

This song is really awesome. One of my favorites ❤

[@robertc9549]

Five guys with instruments creating a masterpiece on the spot. So glad this was recorded and posted. Amazing

[@BADOklaOutlaw]

In my opinion this is the best version. A band with just their instruments and their vocals jamming out to a song.

[@ethanhayes676]

Wish vocals were better

[@matthewshirts9523]

Are you high? This guy can't sing.

[@seanhamashige9287]

I agree I like this version the best.

[@maverickhudgins2221]

I really like the tent in background and the girls dancing. Makes me feel like I'm at a fair before they went to shit

[@larrydunn4626]

@@ethanhayes676 not sure what you mean. In this tradition of music the best vocals have good cut and bite to be heard above the instruments... so neither singer here is trying to sing ... smoothly. They're belting.

[@jacobmarren845]

Saw them playing at a street corner in Toronto back in the day. Everyone stopped even the traffic. Literally Everyone. When they cracked out this song. On a hot summer afternoon. You had to be there.

[@CaptainHowdy71]

They sound so damn good without any studio bullshit. Just raw talent. I love it.

[@jonnygranville281]

Hell yes. Real music. Pure joy.

[@JasonPopan]

This might be outside but it's produced. Just look at all the different camera angles.

[@zacharywho5442]

There may be just one mic but there is most certainly processing after the recording.

[@zacharywho5442]

But, of course, you've got to start out with a great sound when all you have to work with is a single mic.

[@kingstonenzo8872]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the login password. I love any assistance you can give me!

[@michaellaidler7143]

The fondest memory in my life is 'Folk Fest' in Wellington, New Zealand in 2009. This was the hottest song at the time, and everyone started covering it. Everytime I hear it, I am transported back to a weekend where there were no worries, no combat, no toxicity or strife. I remember borrowing someone's ipod so I could listen to this song as I walked around the campsite. In short, this song means a lot to me. I honestly pray that I will achieve the feeling of comfort and joy that I experienced that weekend in 2009. 'If I die in Raleigh, at least I will die free'.

[@neebs929]

Mad love detected.

[@MadManMorese]

Ahh, man! 2003 or so when I was 18 and hearing this song, I totally echo your sentiments. Things just don’t seem the same anymore. This song also brings me back to a specific point where laughter and good times were had by all. I feel an empty pit in my stomach thinking about it ☹️

[@ccsmallengines]

I've heard this song well over 500 times in my life. I swear this song could never get old. Reminds me of simpler times visiting my grandparents for the weekend.

[@rickyred12]

Played it well over 500 times.

[@cburgess5294]

2022 and I love the harmonies in this song. Nice mix of bluegrass and country. The guy in the jacket has that high lonesome sound of classic bluegrass.

[@imaxoxD]

Willie Watson

[@martienevers]

Willy Watson is great performer!! 👍🏻👌🏻😄

[@frankgray2205]

Only real musicians can play it live like that and make it indistinguishable from the studio version.

[@filianablanxart8305]

Frank Gray - It's as much a reflection on the original recording/ mixing , and the absense of autotune, time alignment, pitch correction , overdone effects, etc .

[@sharpenflat6002]

My compliments on your spelling.

[@zedmelon]

Their harmonies are a little better here. I expect they didn't use AutoTune in the studio. But you're right about the mark of a pro. I wish the bass was a bit closer to the mic, but for a single mic mix in the middle of a field, this is solid.

[@matthewshirts9523]

Pretty easy to sound like the album when album sounds like shit.

[@michaelmurray7220]

@@matthewshirts9523yet, here you are, jamming to their tunes anyway.

[@isnaguinza1768]

This is what I call music, no blinding lights, no sound effect. Beautiful.

[@mspeggylee4214]

True!

[@matthewshirts9523]

🤣🤣🤣

[@timfml]

This guy's voice is legit.. I love that subtle Bob Dylan mixed with his own unique tone.

[@retriever19golden55]

The best Old Crow...with Willie and Gill.

[@rosskutzler]

I can't thank you enough for "salvaging" this. It's absolutely amazing!

[@darlincommitme]

Will is not a backup singer - one of the great things about OCMS is thae way they share the mic, taking lead on different songs. He has a great voice, which is intentionally in a bluegrass style. You may not like the style, but it fits well in the tradition.

[@MeestairRick]

I love the people standing around. It looks like they're there because they were promised free beer.

[@manfromutch]

My wife and i went to see them at Newport folk festival. it was pissing down rain. The bar was almost a 5 min walk from the stage. Cut a long story short, my wife while fetching beer was buying Alex and Ani jewellery for our nieces, they gave her 2 complimentary tickets to their undercover bar in front of the stage because she spent $100. Free beer and food. Couldn't believe my luck, English man and free beer.

[@anslelost]

Its Cambridge, they are students waiting for a free beer!

[@Gonzotabb]

I don't know about you guys, but this was practically the anthem of my teenage years. I could turn this song for anyone I grew up with and they would start singing. No party or night out at the bar was complete without everyone singing along to this song.

[@MeestairRick]

I'm not a big fan of country or bluegrass music but this tune is really, really good. The Darius Rucker version is okay but too commercial for me. The Old Crow version is just perfect.

[@gphelps70]

Sounds like you may be on your way....Don't fight it

[@disturbed157]

I love dylan's open ended jam that this song was created from. his version of the chorus is my favorite

[@MeestairRick]

***** Yeah, I think I'll be listening to country/bluegrass a lot more. I saw these guys in concert and loved them.

[@johns1768]

***** what are some examples im very interested i liek the up beat stuff like this, if you dont mind

[@Free1108]

john s I'm going to give you more info than you probably want but I don't know how to give you less, actually I could give you a lot more. If you like OCMS, you will probably like The Avett Brothers (alternative country/bluegrass, indie rock, high energy...put on a great show, see them if you ever get a chance), Trampled by Turtles (alternative country/bluegrass, indie folk, high energy), Fleet Foxes (indie folk/rock w/ bluegrass leanings...broke up 2012 but getting back together 2014, put on Fantastic Show...Love Them!) Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings (Dave produces OCMS, he's also Awesome on guitar!, Alt Country/Bluegrass, Indie Folk...Loved their show!), Justin Townes Earle (Indie Folk/Blues/Rock...Awesome musician, one of my favs), SO Many More....

[@michaelmarkku3348]

This is real music🥃 Love from Norway 🇳🇴

[@timesthree5757]

Glad we could share our folk music with the world.

[@StevieStirrup]

Doesn't get any better then a Willie Watson harmony! Oh boy!

[@rizlaahmad]

Right at the top of his range just to make that beautiful harmony work!

[@MrJDP1974]

rizlaahmad Yeah I don't think he was even getting into his falsetto yet.

[@hharts83]

Amen!

[@dvmulligan]

Let’s hear it for willie!

[@predatorrt5632]

Steve Anger Willie is the Uncle of my best friend. He's an amazing dude!

[@andrewfrey5562]

It's funny old crowe medicine shows version of this song is too country for mainstream country music so darius rockers had to dumb it down.

[@franklinwalker279]

Andrew Frey: Do you guys realise that OCMS performed it with Darius Tucker at the Grand Old Oprey. How about you guys stop being so judgemental. I love blue grass, not so much mainstream country, but Ruckers just trying to do his thing and the guys from OCMS absolutely gave Darius their blessings and credited him with "dumbing it down".

[@DustinRoberts1138]

I'm from Johnson City and I approve this message.

[@andrewcampbell3314]

Can't satisfy nobody these days......

[@stephenbazydola5638]

The MAINstream is shallow & polluted.

[@jamesmathes3357]

And it was the definitive; putting Darius' superior vocal with OC's superior arrangement (IMO)​@@franklinwalker279

[@kenhurlburt8355]

The soul and passion put into that brings a tear to my eye.Anyone wanting to be a singer and be good at have to feel it like these boys.

[@virginiaallison7110]

I love this performance of Old Crow. It is the best Wagon Wheel as far as I am concerned.

[@mspeggylee4214]

EXCELLENT!! WAGON WHEEL- unplugged, outside, WOW they're singing and playing their hearts out 👏 👏 👏 Pickers know that ain't easy...🎶

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

It's easy for me...I'm playing on the street nearly every day!

[@thegoldengrundle9663]

this should be the only band allowed to perform this song

[@gravytrain416]

I agree SO MUCH. Darius Rucker ruined it.

[@anita5724]

Awesome!!!

[@hadmatter9240]

@@gravytrain416 LOL We'd have never heard this if it weren't for Darius. I vote Darius for President!

[@heatherelliott6532]

You need to listen to Matt Andersen's cover!

[@omgitzrippinomgcrew8599]

Not rly I didn't even know Darius played this song till I seen ur comment lol

[@onisgagan2481]

My girlfriend bought me this CD when it first came out, we’re still married 💃 🕺…

[@UnexpectedBob]

Hi, I’m Johnny Nashville and welcome to Old Crow Medicine Show

[@katherinegoard5942]

I NEVER get tired of this version!

[@davidlarson897]

me too Katherine, I can play it all night long :)

[@georgiacox5810]

This is such a great song, a classic of its genre and bless you boys for bringing it to us.

[@RadWagon]

Thanks for this! My small (but London-based) organisation involved in teaching kids about outdoors life and traditional songs uses this song a lot & the kids love it. Oddly, I've just come across your recording, in a place that's just a mile or so from where I live!

[@J-217]

Such a beautiful song. Old Crow’s harmonization and the beautifully written lyrics make me as giddy as a child every time I listen.

[@dropdmurphy5689]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate the harmony vocals of this song. The whole collaboration on this song makes my eyes well up with tears of appreciation and my genre of choice is metal.

[@tradeka4206]

Oh my god that fiddle solo was beautiful. So powerful and emotional. This is real talent right here

[@kdjohnson5663]

I never get tired of this version,,, Old Crow Medicine Show has it going on!

[@Killage444]

These guys are just awesome. They should be way way way more popular.

[@juliesizr]

They really can sing, really like that! And the feeling of countryside in the attitude to music. And the violin is so very honest. Really good job!

[@shmurbs]

wow these guys are great...i've been playing music for years and years but these guys really put the passion back into it

[@friedrichthegreat]

Could somebody come and take my hand from the replay- button, plz?

[@lorrielaurawilson8360]

You're funny but they are great!

[@Bistro5270]

Just discovered this & I love it!! As others say, just vocals & instruments. These guys are always fantastic...then and now!!!

[@umacks]

Just discovered these guys...Love the sound and the talent is of the charts!!

[@ToddGilmore]

This tune simply rocks, and that high tenor makes my arm hairs stand up. Shame it cuts off.

[@81995sometime]

that's Willie Watson!

[@belltolls1984]

Wow, thanks for the upload, this is incredible.

[@humpy936]

I really hate it when the songs are cut short before they're finished.

[@MisfitPunish3r]

ikr

[@therealrictuar]

+Humpy god dammit

[@wworps]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5i7YniGa9J6Y6c ENTIRE SONG PLAYS

[@joechojnacki2007]

I really hate when sentences are cut short before they’re

[@MrEss-ld3sw]

sounds like you have a touch of Obsessive Compulsive Disor-

[@SteveRayburn]

The amount of real talent here is staggering, great music and musicians make it look simple and have fun with it. :)

[@nickn1316]

I love this version - they really put feeling into it - Yeah this is the Best 💕

[@Rob_430]

Wow, here it is Christmas Eve ‘22, and I just found this. Good song to dance to! Great Group, has more than the other version.

[@almarussmusic]

I love this song only when played by O.C.M.S. All other versions can't compare!

[@rusticidahowoodcraft5380]

+Alma Russ Marteka and William Lake do a good cover of this one too. Very talented young brother and sister Bluegrass duo.

[@vittovince]

Take a look of the cover of mumford And sons ;)

[@theachomeabidjan]

Darius rucker cover is so great too, but i wanna list en DYLAN VERSION

[@ryannbaws2711]

The reason so many people hate the Darius Rucker version is because it's oversaturated with auto tune and other garbage computerized effects. That song being "good" had nothing to do with raw talent. And I don't blame people for hating it. People like Darius Rucker need to stop getting praise for their half assed talent.

[@quinbagwell7515]

I doubt I'm much different from most people, in that the version of a song that I hear first, becomes the standard version for me. Rucker is a talented musician and does a good job with the song but it will always be OCMS' s song to me, and their version, which is the original will always be the best in my mind.

[@justinbarton2278]

I have loved this song for 11 years. Sang my daughter to sleep with it when she was a baby. We would watch the music video with the girls all dancing and she'd just be dazed and then fall asleep. Found the original version of this song after I heard Against Me!"s cover of it. Never knew this video existed. This is incredible. Thanks for whoever uploaded it.

[@stuartberesford3585]

Some of the best vocal harmonising I’ve ever heard

[@artsmart]

You guys deserve to get inside the door more often. Great job!

[@tbling]

Such a great live version, thank you salvaging this gem!

[@UnequalTemperament]

Really beautiful -- made me smile big. I was sad when it cut off at the end, but appreciate what I got to enjoy of it!

[@codythompson759]

🎉I'll never forget me and my boys JAMMING to this song in 2005 backroading lovin' life. Im loyal to OCMS. God bless

[@mattbinder3260]

"Lost my money playing poker so I had to UP AND LEAVE" Take notes Darius

[@jasoncarpenter7108]

My friends a I play this down at the local coffee house and people love it. It really is a great sing along tune. These fellas can really sing. Thanks for posting this version of the song where you can really hear the high harmony.

[@eddie054]

Thumbs down? How can anyone not like this song?

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Started getting into underground country around this time as I mainly listened to indie like Elliott Smith/Bright Eyes. Thank God for Chris Knight, OCMS, and my uncle or I would’ve never known there was great country music outside of the older artists. Wish this song hadn’t been so damn overplayed.

[@impmaul]

Very nice save! Would have been a shame to lose such a great performance. Thank you

[@herdo1561]

This is still, in my opinion, the absolute best performance of Wagon Wheel. It's such a shame it cuts off early. I can't find a full version of this anywhere.

[@maconsumner]

I live in the ugly Hampton Roads area and have come thru your area a number of times and to describe it as beautiful is a bit of a understatement.

[@222waverider]

They are Brilliant Musicians! I feel Blessed to have seen them in Louisville KY. I live in the West. They need to please come to Colorado more often!

[@johndavies6707]

Hell yeah I've loved this song for 20 years

[@slickrick16420ss]

It's amazing how good a 4 chord song can sound.

[@benmills9693]

Simply a masterpiece!

[@BrianRPaterson]

Absolutely. Every time I hear it it's magical.

[@bluegrassy1]

New fan here and I am hooked. Tenor guy's voice has an amazing appeal(I am told that is Willie). Good stuff!!

[@lorrielaurawilson8360]

Oh yeah a new fan! Who couldn't love this!

[@canuckowl]

It is indeed Willie. He plays "the Kid" in the Ballad of Buster Scruggs...so don't try to outdraw him! Or out sing him.

[@J-217]

You’re a godsend for uploading this

[@Dabednego]

The only thing more beautiful than Ketch's fiddle is his voice.

[@katharinenoble1682]

I dunno.... I love that fiddle a lot.... it's close between the two. ;)

[@chrisstaples3780]

What a nice guy you always have a good hint when people try to talk a little softer then most like he did.

[@fireman372003]

ALWAYS a GREAT song, I can not get enough of this song, I am trying to learn to play guitar, and this is the song I want to play. Keep up the great work guys

[@fireman372003]

I know the chords just having a hard time strumming

[@superduperkoolman123]

fireman372003 you could also play a,e,f minor, d. thats the key old crow plays it in i think, and I know darius definatley plays it that way.

[@TArthur1969]

fireman372003 Capo it up one fret.

[@fireman372003]

I have the capo on the second fret, the problem is with the strumming, I cant seem to get that down

[@superduperkoolman123]

fireman372003 maybe you're trying too hard or thinking too much, just try to go with the flow of the music.

[@carnakthemagnificent336]

Smokin' great version - lovely.

[@welltrainedsquaw8004]

Sad that Bluegrass does not get the attention it deserves! There is talent there!!!!!!

[@nicholaskaminski615]

This has become our family song. My wife sings it as a lullaby to my children. When it comes on, we all sing it, from gram down to the youngest.

[@BKHILL420]

Are you from north caroline?

[@nicholaskaminski615]

@@BKHILL420 actually no...haha

[@medicineman360]

Geographical factoid: You head west from the Cumberland Gap, you're moving AWAY from Johnson City.

[@susanrosalsky1314]

Yeah, he admitted he got that mixed up in a documentary I saw... doesn't change how great this version is

[@mikeveis9188]

I'd love to hear this song while driving through the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee.

[@tallboySR]

If you have a chance to see this band live, DO IT! I saw them at a nice intimate venue in Jackson, MS a few years back and it was amazing. One of the best shows I have ever seen.

[@billmcpheeters1888]

This is my favorite version of this great song. Pre talent.

[@clevanx93]

You saved something priceless. Would have loved to be there when they recorded. Summer!! It's COLD Here.

[@MeestairRick]

I saw these guys in concert in Nashville a couple of years ago and it was an excellent show. Great band!

[@damienfallon6726]

Very cool, I even prefer this over their studio version. The boys were getting really stuck into it at the end when the clip cut out. Damn shame, I would have liked to have heard it all.

[@Cozama453]

This was excellent. Great job OCMS.

[@capnfabu]

Jus some good ol boys making wonderful music. Outstanding.

[@katherinegoard5942]

WOAH! What a GREAT video and version of that song! Thanks for sharing this iconic video!

[@WilliamCollinsII]

Bi God I Live in the Cumberland Gap and work at times in Johnson City which is really east of the Gap. so this song has a whole meaning for my baby and myself......

[@katherinegoard5942]

Ain''t it so?! I'm from the outskirts of Roanoke! I'd sure love to see them come through here!

[@spencerwidener9331]

Norris lake here! Ain't nothing like the hills of the smokies

[@gratefuldead2379]

A big howdy Doo from your neighboring Kentucky. Lol... I really thought your comment was quite cool. Love to see these guys. They Damm near sound better hear than the original. Hehe......Well anyway love and peace to all and like O'l Hank used to say if the good Lords willing and the Creeks don't rise.....

[@NASkeywest]

Born an raised in Johnson city. Live in Knoxville now though.

[@Pokedad_2]

the best version of this song and definitely the best state to write a song about, gotta love ole north carolina

[@o0UpbeatDepression0o]

Saw them live in London about two weeks ago. Hands down the best performers I've ever seen. Shame old willie ain't in it any more though!

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

This song has fed me and my dog. Taught me guitar. Found friends. A friend who’s played for years gave me many pointers at the start. One stood out he Said you will never be skint again and have a social life. He wasn’t wrong.

[@TheLastRoman0000]

These guys sound great. They remind me of some of the bands that I heard in West Virginia.

[@lorrielaurawilson8360]

The best!

[@davidlarson897]

omg, I love LOVE this version, it is now my favorite!!

[@bwilliams463]

It's just a shame that the bass never seems to come through on these informal recordings; it adds so much depth to the sound.

[@randyharr5519]

thats willie watson on back vocal.THX for the upload.been wanting this one.hotter than a firecracker on the 4th of july

[@kampana91]

Oh my gosh this music is amazing I'm in love with his voice❤️❤️

[@rontaylor5609]

What a fantastic song! I get emotional listening to it and not sure why. Their harmony is magical.

[@ridjunk13]

Best version of the song ever !!!!

[@melanieskeen508]

OCMS has been huge in my area for 20yrs. Never could figure out why they didn’t make it much bigger than they did. Their version is by far the BEST! (But I was born in the Cumberland Gap and moved to JC, TN…so, there’s that..). And this live Opry rendition is impressive!

[@shadowwolf571]

What a great unique band!!! Love these guys

[@aliyamoon80]

They do it best. Someone said they should be the only ones allowed to play this song. I agree. They do it beautifully. Totally on board with giving them dibs.

[@oddyseus99]

This is an amazing version. Mt favourite song. Even had it played during my wedding service!

[@richardbarnes8136]

I saw them at the Opry a little over six years ago with my daughter- fantastic- a great show🎶

[@michaeldonovan26]

the test of a good band is how they play at the drop of a hat and sound great with no tricks or studio gadgets

[@bollywig7871]

Bless you for saving and sharing this. There's real mountain in them there voices.

[@ericseeds2044]

Gotta love the one dancing woman who appreciated good music!

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Eric Seeds always a nutty broad om the loose

[@plainlogic]

The Brits don't lose their minds when the hear good music.

[@timesthree5757]

She has the soul of a southern belle.

[@Bobaganush26]

Why thank you. I was in the Navy, and have been to 5 of the 7 continents, and haven't seen as beautiful place as my old kentucky home.