Anna Elizabeth Wescoat
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Daddy's Radio by Anna E. Wescoat
This song is dedicated to country legend, Dottie West, and all victims of child abuse. Dottie West was an incredible woman. What many don't know about her is that she had a very traumatic childhood-- she suffered years of sexual abuse at the hands of her father, resulting in a miscarriage at age 15. When she was 17, and her father threatened to move her north with him, far away from Tennessee, she had an emotional breakdown and told her teachers at school all about what she had been through; thankfully, her father was finallyput in prison. A few years later she married steel guitar player Bill West, and they traveled to Nashville every weekend to help her make connections in the industry. As talented as she was, she was repeatedly turned down by record label after record label. But she never gave up, she persisted and worked her butt off-- and at the right time, with the right people around her, (Chet Atkins and Jim Reeves to name a few) it paid off in the end. This song doesn't do her strength justice, but I hope it encourages someone in some way.
This is just an acoustic recording, but I'm thinking about releasing it. Let me know your thoughts on it in the comments! :)
As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to follow me on social media!
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Garden and Gun
zhlédnutí 107Před 2 měsíci
This is a folksy tune I wrote with my friend Ralston Wells up in Nashville. As the title suggests, it's about the fact that oftentimes opposites attract. What's more, they often bring out the best in each other, which is the case with my hubby and I. Hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please hit subscribe and follow me on social media for more music! 😁🎵
Let You Go
zhlédnutí 168Před 2 měsíci
I posted a clip of me singing the chorus of this on my social media recently, and my buddies @ohanlonbill and @nancydeckant helped me finish writing it. l was so excited I got straight to work on the demo track. I played all the instruments you hear, though yes, I know I'm typically known for country music lol so don't stress, I'm not crossing over 🤣 I'll let @bonnieraittofficial take this one ...
All You Can Take by Anna E. Wescoat
zhlédnutí 157Před 2 měsíci
Wrote this one New Years Eve 2023, using one of my favorite quotes from my all time favorite movie, "It's a wonderful life". George Bailey's Dad had this quote hanging in his office: "All you can take with you is that which you've given away", which Mr. Bailey exemplified through how he lived and ran his business. George eventually learned what it meant as well, and I thought it was too importa...
You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive, LIVE COVER, by Anna Wescoat and her Country Band
zhlédnutí 233Před 2 měsíci
This was one of the songs we played at my Queens of Country concert in Tallahassee, at the House of Music. I'm a huge Patty Loveless fan, and I know she didn't write the song, but in my humble opinion she sang it best!
"Where no one forgets" by Anna E. Wescoat, LIVE, for TN Songwriters Week
zhlédnutí 215Před 4 měsíci
I made it to the second round of the Tennessee songwriters week events, and this is the video from my LIVE performance of my original song called Where no one forgets. Many thanks to my songwriting friend from Charlotte, NC, Stephen Stange , for filming and editing this video.
LIVE Looping Cover of Cow/Calf Blue Yodel by Colter Wall
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YES, this is all done live, including the drums and harmonies using a Boss RC 300 looping pedal. I have a LOT of fun with it if you can't tell!! Sometimes I'll add even more instruments, just depends on the show/style of music I'm doing. The song is my take on "cow calf blue yodel" by one of my favorites in the country music biz, Mr. @colterwall 🤠
LIVE Cover of "Breathe in, breathe out, move on" by Jimmy Buffett
zhlédnutí 471Před 9 měsíci
My tribute to one of the greatest musicians of my time, the one and only, Jimmy Buffett. He wrote this song after hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, and it's always been so beautiful to me. Hope y'all enjoy my take on it, and if you do please like and subscribe! 🙏🎶
LIVE Cover of Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore by Chris Stapleton
zhlédnutí 659Před 9 měsíci
5 years ago today, a dear friend and mentor, Mr. Don Jones, left this world behind. This guitar was one of two that he gifted me. His friendship and sweet spirit will never be forgotten, I love and miss him and hope this song blesses you if you're missing someone too! 🙏🎶
He's In Love With The Bottle by Anna E. Wescoat
zhlédnutí 409Před 10 měsíci
Just finished this one a few days ago, and it got such a great response at my show, I figured I would go ahead and see what y'all thought! Classic country story, classic country sound 👌🎶
Everybody Loves You by Anna E. Wescoat
zhlédnutí 222Před 11 měsíci
Last weekend, I heard of a tragedy that unfortunately has become far too common. Three children were murdered by the one person(s) they should be able to trust most in this world, their parents, and it broke my momma heart. So I sat down to write what I would say to them if I were able, and it would be to simply let them know: this is not how God intended the world to be, and I promise there is...
Sing Along by Anna E. Wescoat
zhlédnutí 303Před rokem
Just finished writing this one today, as I was riding home with the sunroof down and feeling the wind and listening to the sounds the world makes the line "the world is singing a song" came to me, and this song was born! Hope you all enjoy, don't forget to like and subscribe 😁👍🎶
Where No One Forgets by Anna E. Wescoat
zhlédnutí 595Před rokem
This song is dedicated to my Pawpaw Williams, and all the many others who struggle with Alzheimer's🙏 Hope y'all enjoy, don't forget to like and share 🎶
We Don't Even Try by Anna E. Wescoat
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Got a new song for y'all!! This one started out as something entirely different than how it ended up, and I'm so glad it took on a life of its own and turned into this! My goal with my music has always been to "sing something that means something" and I believe this hits that mark. Sometimes we are far too afraid of failure... The truth is, we often learn much more from our failures than we do ...
I should hate you by Anna E. Wescoat
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Went back to my folk roots for this one! This song was inspired by one of my favorite writers, Sean of the South, and his amazing story of perseverance through pain and tragedy. He overcame so many obstacles and fulfilled his dreams, and this song is dedicated to him. Even though sometimes we have every "right" to hate someone, in reality, it doesn't do us any good; it just holds us back, and k...
My Favorite Song by Anna E. Wescoat
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My Favorite Song by Anna E. Wescoat
It Takes Two by Anna E. Wescoat
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It Takes Two by Anna E. Wescoat
Somebody Like You by Anna E. Wescoat
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Somebody Like You by Anna E. Wescoat
See Ya Later by Anna E. Wescoat
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See Ya Later by Anna E. Wescoat
Four Legged Kind by Anna E. Wescoat
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Four Legged Kind by Anna E. Wescoat
Here to Fish by Anna Wescoat
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Here to Fish by Anna Wescoat
My Marlboro Friend
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My Marlboro Friend
'Hello in there' by John Prine (Cover)
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'Hello in there' by John Prine (Cover)
Drinkin' Blue Moon by Anna E. Wescoat and Brett Turner
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Drinkin' Blue Moon by Anna E. Wescoat and Brett Turner
Me First by Anna E. Wescoat
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Me First by Anna E. Wescoat
I Need You by Anna E. Wescoat
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I Need You by Anna E. Wescoat
You don't love me anymore by Anna E. Wescoat
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You don't love me anymore by Anna E. Wescoat
Old School Country (Demo) by Anna E. Wescoat
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Old School Country (Demo) by Anna E. Wescoat
Good Drinkin' Songs by Anna E. Wescoat
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Good Drinkin' Songs by Anna E. Wescoat
I Know Better by Anna E. Wescoat
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I Know Better by Anna E. Wescoat

Komentáře

  • @jonbeckleymorrisblues
    @jonbeckleymorrisblues Před 13 hodinami

    She just sounds super...it is great to hear a young gall honor such a legend as John Prine....

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 6 hodinami

      @@jonbeckleymorrisblues thank you so much, I appreciate that! 🙏

  • @sawmill9392
    @sawmill9392 Před 14 hodinami

    Amazing and beautiful, thanks for sharing.

  • @user-pm5sf2wq3x
    @user-pm5sf2wq3x Před 22 hodinami

    Anna, I've been on the hurting side of pain a few times, and it don't feel none too good. I wrote this ditty back in November of 1994, and it's a true story. It was Thanksgiving Day when you walked away, and I've been thankful from then on. 'Cause your memory keeps reminding me, that I should be thankful that you're gone ! Now everyday is Thanksgiving Day baby since you walked away, and I don't need no turkey - and dressing to celebrate. Yeah, and I don't need no pumpkin pie, no season for my reason why, 'Cause baby everyday is Thanksgiving Day since you walked away. Yeah and all I need is your memory, to keep reminding me, that my life is a better place since you walked away. Well it just might be Christmas time, New Years or even Valentines, but baby everyday is Thanksgiving Day since you walked away. Yeah everyday is Thanksgiving Day- baby - since you walked away ! Anna, you have got the gift and you write from the heart, and that's a huge place for one to be. Here's a song idea that I've never gotten around to writing and I'm too old now. Maybe you or someone else might give it a try. NO Booze Is Good News, When I Hear From You.

  • @liscarlson2099
    @liscarlson2099 Před 2 dny

    Do you have tutorials on your fingerpicking style please Anna.

  • @liscarlson2099
    @liscarlson2099 Před 2 dny

    Thank you Anna, beautiful voice and fingerpicking style. True country. Im hooked.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 2 dny

      @@liscarlson2099 thank you so much! Really appreciate that 🙏

  • @hargovinddayal9327
    @hargovinddayal9327 Před 3 dny

    I like the sound of your voice, and the guitar blends so well.... Good luck Ma'am. ...how to hear more from you.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 3 dny

      Thank you so much! Plenty more where this came from 😄

  • @wandaboring6066
    @wandaboring6066 Před 3 dny

    You did a fantastic job . I normally don't listen to other people sing Loretta's songs but you did great.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 3 dny

      I appreciate that so much! 🙏 She was one of my heroes, I sing at least one of her songs at every show ❤️

  • @peterfussenegger2058

    A wonderful woman,a great song,i be fall in love.This is so great...

  • @peterfussenegger2058

    and a woderful woman

  • @peterfussenegger2058

    You be the best....

  • @peterfussenegger2058

    You be the best.

  • @peterfussenegger2058

    You be the best!!!!

  • @peterfussenegger2058

    You be the best and a wonderful woman,great music. Is very super.

  • @peterfussenegger2058

    A great cover from a great song. You be so great....

  • @peterfussenegger2058

    Great Song singing by You

  • @user-pm5sf2wq3x
    @user-pm5sf2wq3x Před 11 dny

    A great original and one of the best vocals that I've ever heard. There are many ways to say I need you, and some without even saying it. Better than 20 years ago, I challenged myself to write from a woman's point of view, and that's not an easy thing for a man to do, and this is what happened. Girls, I think I hurt my man last night. I know I sure hurt me. And it was all because I couldn't see, his love was staring me in my feet. You see, I work hard outside our home, and believe me so does he. When he gets in it's so really late, that by then most men have gone to sleep. But he picks me up and lays me down and begins to adore my feet. He caresses them, gives life to them, oh what sweet ecstasy. That I was lost in bliss and as he kissed, I asked " Baby, have you got a thing for my feet ? " He looked up in surprise and with a frown in his eyes, this is what he said to me. " I love you more than anything and no, don't have a thing for your feet. I simply treat them right every night, so they will keep bringing you - back to me. "

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 2 dny

      @@user-pm5sf2wq3x that is a lovely poem! And thank you for the kind words , 🙏☺️

  • @MarySammons10
    @MarySammons10 Před 11 dny

    Great job! Beautiful voice and guitar playing.

  • @EllaPurnell76
    @EllaPurnell76 Před 11 dny

    Pretty yodeling❤

  • @akarrowood6198
    @akarrowood6198 Před 12 dny

    yep thats good

  • @user-pm5sf2wq3x
    @user-pm5sf2wq3x Před 13 dny

    Your original deserves such a great response. Nothing says it better than a few chords and the truth. Here's my testimony. When I was a baby, I used to cry a lot. My mama tried a thousand things, but only one would make me stop. She would wrap me in her arms and slowly begin to rock. OH, I don't know what was in that bottle, but it really hit the spot ! And I've been hooked on the bottle, since the day that I was born. I had my very first drink, in my dear Mother's arms. And if drinking is what's killing me, then I'll soon buy the farm. 'Cause I've been hooked on the bottle, since the day that I was born ! A lot of John Prines' humor rubbed off onto me.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 13 dny

      Aww thanks so much!! That's a great poem, should set that to music ;) lol I'll be releasing this song as a single very soon! Some buddies in Nashville did the recording and it sounds great 🙏

    • @user-pm5sf2wq3x
      @user-pm5sf2wq3x Před 13 dny

      @@annawescoat2588 Congratulations on releasing your original as a single ! I didn't know that they still appreciate real country on music row and at ASCAP and BMI ! lol. It's nice exchanging words with someone that loves country music. Actually, " Hooked On The Bottle " is one of a few drinking songs that I have written. Do you like no longer drinking songs ? I got a good one. If you would like to read the lyrics, I still remember them ! I sure like your vocals and the way you handle that guit-fiddle.

  • @briandurkin8582
    @briandurkin8582 Před 13 dny

    Beautifully performed. John would be proud!

  • @user-vg5so6vc3r
    @user-vg5so6vc3r Před 14 dny

    Should the title be Dottie's Daddy's Radio?

  • @letmeinkws
    @letmeinkws Před 14 dny

    Beautiful voice and a lovely song. We keep your songs in our random play-back mix. You keep popping up unexpectedly. Nothing but smiles when you do. Great Job Anna.. Kelly, Gilbert, AZ

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 14 dny

      Aww thank you so much! That means a lot, I appreciate all the listens! 😄🙏❤️

  • @peterfussenegger2058
    @peterfussenegger2058 Před 14 dny

    I love You and Your music.,All so great and Yot be a wunderful woman.

  • @peterfussenegger2058
    @peterfussenegger2058 Před 14 dny

    You be the Best!!!!!

  • @peterfussenegger2058
    @peterfussenegger2058 Před 14 dny

    Super.

  • @peterfussenegger2058
    @peterfussenegger2058 Před 14 dny

    You be the greates musican and for me the greatest woman.

  • @peterfussenegger2058
    @peterfussenegger2058 Před 14 dny

    She is the greatest.

  • @peterfussenegger2058
    @peterfussenegger2058 Před 14 dny

    She is the Best and fior me the greatest Woman.

  • @user-vg5so6vc3r
    @user-vg5so6vc3r Před 14 dny

    Wow. It's got hook and traction. Deep (not cheap) lyrics. Melody is just right. The high soprano rings. Thinking acoustic is best approach.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 14 dny

      Thank you so much for that! I take pride in my melodies and writing lyrics that have having, so i appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙏❤️

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs Před 15 dny

    Beautiful song

  • @mickeygibb6823
    @mickeygibb6823 Před 15 dny

    Great job!!

  • @mickeygibb6823
    @mickeygibb6823 Před 15 dny

    Great song / release it.👍👍👍

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 15 dny

      Thank you so much! I'm saving up to do an album in Nashville next month and considering putting this on 🙏

  • @m.7310
    @m.7310 Před 16 dny

    This Song is so fine, i will play it for me on my Guitar❤ Thanks for this wonderfull Musik.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 15 dny

      Thank you so much! That's the greatest compliment to a Songwriter when someone else plays a song of ours, by all means make it yours! 🙏

  • @m.7310
    @m.7310 Před 16 dny

    Whow , so great. ❤

  • @m.7310
    @m.7310 Před 16 dny

    Yes...great...i love it...very fine Guitar playing...wounderfull Voice..❤

  • @m.7310
    @m.7310 Před 16 dny

    Fantastic❤

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 16 dny

      Thanks very much! The world needs more writers like John Prine imo! 🙏

  • @user-pm5sf2wq3x
    @user-pm5sf2wq3x Před 17 dny

    A song by John Prine is like a dusty bottle of wine. The older it gets, the harder it hits. I've listened to many renditions of this song, and your cover is superb. The song has two sides, and I've been on both, and neither one is any place to find yourself.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 16 dny

      Agree with you 100%! Thank you so much for listening 🙏

  • @lafreeway
    @lafreeway Před 19 dny

    Man, I just caught the love of my life cheating on me and asked her to leave. I am now learning about the speed of the sound of loneliness. But, it is better than living with someone who let a stranger in and ended our family.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 19 dny

      I'm so sorry you're going through this :( Keep this one on repeat and keep your head up! 🙏

    • @lafreeway
      @lafreeway Před 18 dny

      @@annawescoat2588 I saw John in concert at least 10 times and you capture his spirit perfectly!

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 18 dny

      @@lafreeway ahh I'm jealous!! I wanted to see him so badly, and actually had plans to go hear him and then COVID came around. 👎 Oh well. I'll hear him in heaven one day 🙏

  • @TRIChuckles
    @TRIChuckles Před 20 dny

    John Prine. Much love

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 20 dny

      One of the greatest to ever do it! Thanks for listening 🙏🎵

  • @casciottisongs
    @casciottisongs Před 23 dny

    Great version of a great song

  • @sisleymichael
    @sisleymichael Před 24 dny

    That song made me cry. Wow. Powerful.

  • @sisleymichael
    @sisleymichael Před 24 dny

    I detest what country music has become. The Nastyville machine, AI generated songs, the fake country voices, and the reptive, annoying lyrics. Thanks for singing this song, from a time when music was much better. You are a fine talent. I hope you have only success going forward. ❤

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 24 dny

      We are in the same camp my friend! I'm the to bring back the kind of songs that have meaning, not just panders to a certain style. I appreciate your kind words! 🙏

  • @froggiechar
    @froggiechar Před 25 dny

    I loved this great performance, Anna! Your voice is amazing and so is your playing! Peace and joy, Charles

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před 25 dny

      Thank you so much, Charles! Really appreciate you taking time to listen and respond :)

  • @paulduplessie1495
    @paulduplessie1495 Před 28 dny

    WOW.......

  • @andrewpatrick9103
    @andrewpatrick9103 Před měsícem

    Tremendous cover! I just discovered this song today in the form of the Lukas Nelson and Peggy Russell performance at the CMT tribute. What a gem of a song!

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před měsícem

      Thank you! And I agree, beautifully written song and Loretta sang it so well! 🙏

  • @lawrence1960
    @lawrence1960 Před měsícem

    Love seeing young people honoring John Prine and his music.

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před měsícem

      Oh yes, I play at least one of his songs at every show 🙏❤️

  • @jamesythetrue
    @jamesythetrue Před měsícem

    Great Prine song. And this performance of it is really, really friggin' good.

  • @dalecarlson5199
    @dalecarlson5199 Před měsícem

    Excellent! Anna nails the song!

  • @sandeefacy
    @sandeefacy Před měsícem

    Congratulations ISSA 2024 finalist, Anna Been listening and enjoying your music, all the best!

    • @annawescoat2588
      @annawescoat2588 Před měsícem

      Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it 😄🙏