John Craigie - I Am California - Westy Sessions (presented by GoWesty)
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- John Craigie performing “I Am California,” a song from his new album, Capricorn in Retrograde… Just Kidding. John Craigie is a Portland-based folk musician who tours almost endlessly-his true home, he says, is on the road. His shows feature incredible storytelling and a wealth of original songs both humorous and heartfelt. We encourage you to check out a show near you: johncraigiemusi....
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"Because the new ones pay for the old ones sins"
You tried to drown your sorrows
You shouldn't have taught them how to swim
And now you are right back where you began
Winter sky's approaching
All along in the wasteland
Alone is the only way
That they let you in
So drink all my wine
Cut all my trees
Make love on my beaches
Smoke all my weed
I am califonia
Can't you see
Wherever you roam
You'll always want me
We struggle with our lovers
You don't know what to let in
Cause the new ones pay for the old ones sins
Blinded by your shadows
Feeding on your love
You don't know how deep you are
Till you get pulled back up
So drink all my wine
Cut all my trees
Make love on my beaches
Smoke all my weed
I am califonia
Can't you see
Wherever you roam
You'll always want me
So drink all my wine
Cut all my trees
Make love on my beaches
Smoke all my weed
I am califonia
Can't you see
Wherever you roam
You'll always want me
Yeah dig all my gold
Soak in my springs
Conquer my mountains
If that's what you need
I am califonia can't you see
Wherever you roam
You'll always want me
You'll always want me
You'll always want me
You'll always want me
You'll always want me
You'll always want me
You'll always want me
You'll always want me
You'll always want me
lived in the heart of northern california my whole life. this made me cry, cause we're lucky to live among this beauty and have diversity of natural beauties miles away instead of states away. This song captures the essence.
I feel you. Ca is a big, wild, beautiful place rich with life and culture. I only lived in Humboldt for a couple years but it was long enough to leave an impression. I've longed to return since the day I left. Someday I'll bring my family back there.
Living in Cali my entire life this song haunts me. Conquer them mountains.
Watched twice this morning, and so absorbed by the song, watching John, I didn't realize it was videotaped 1/2 mile from my Los Osos home; his van parked where I've parked dozens and dozens of times, Cuesta Inlet, where I walk my dogs. It's next to the Morro Bay Estuary (Estero Bay) ; overhead shot of it at 2:06 and 3:37 shows the snakelike rivlets at low tide. A sandspit separates the march from the Pacific Ocean. At 1:08 and 2:56 and 4:40 is waves crashing on rocks at Montana de Oro, about 5 miles west, just south of the sandspit.
Spot on!
I'm not even from California, but man the lyrics to this song make me feel like its my home and where I'm supposed to be! Love it!
Totally agree.
When I heard this song I was driving south along the coast from half moon bay to santa cruz. I had to pull over. Very powerful.
i love this song! i am Bavaria, can't you see?
best regards from Landshut..
Quite possibly one of my favorite songs, ever. He did such a beautiful job writing this song. It's very moving! I had the pleasure of hearing it live this past week and got to hear the story behind it. I could never get tired of hearing this song.
Laney Sweet I'm here because of your instagram post!
Laney Sweet can you share the story? I'm very curious with the lyrics and story behind...
I saw him open for Jack Johnson several weeks ago in Bend, Oregon, and he played this song and spoke about it for a bit. I wasn't too close and couldn't hear it all, but I know he spoke about spending part of his life in Santa Cruz and the beauty of that region and the impact it had on him.
That opening lyric.. WOW!
Daniel Landress
I usually just hear this song on car radio after it's started. Finally I heard these KNOCK OUT opening lines. Reminds me of all of my friends, past and present, dead and alive, who've struggled with alcohol.
I just shared these first verses with some friends. So powerful.
I like 2016 craigie
I just saw him in Sacramento last night- so amazing and funny.
ORO!
For once I am left completely speechless.
... my friend told me, you need this song today, oh my what a gift, I did need this. X ...
*STUNNING*
Got to see him live last week in Grass Valley at The Center for the Arts and he was mind-blowing! My 11 year old and I loved his stories and music. Wanted to see Craigie and ALO again at Harlow's in Sacramento but it was +21 only....so bummed! He played I Am California and WoW! It touched my soul. After the show I didn't know what CD to buy and Craigie suggested Capricorn In Retrograde Live In Portland since I mentioned I loved his stories in between songs. Cool dude and amazing musician. Thank you John Craigie! May your music touch many more souls.
my soul has been touched...
this guy is beautiful in every way
Been hearing this gorgeous, heartbreaking song past year on radio station KPYG/KPIG (San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz) and it knocks me out every time. Unique perspective, from the state's point of view. Shades of a mother's selfless, sacrificial love; Reminds me somewhat of Shel Silverstein's children's book"the Giving Tree."
Finally looked for it on CZcams, and learned that a business here in my little town of Los Osos , GoWesty, is sponsor. Wow!
I've lived in California, born and raised, 3/4 of a century. So yes, these lyrics cover it all, this long, geographically diverse state and the changes it has undergone, is undergoing..
Since I usually hear on car radio after the song has started, I finally caught the opening lyrics the other day, "You tried to drown your sorrows, you shouldn't have taught them how to swim" and made me think of friends, current, past, dead, alive, that struggle(d) with alcohol.
Just found you, now my life is better! Such a great song
I saw him live at The Reverb Lounge in Omaha Nebraska with Samuel Scott McCumber, by far the best show I have ever been to!
He reminds me of Bryan John Appleby in all of the best ways....
"...Where ever you roam, you'll always have me!"
Solid and genuine love to our state and way of life. A lyrical gift to a fellow traveller and no longer so recent immigrant.
So happy I have found you, courtesy of my daughter who works at Soho in Santa Barbara and where I'm looking forward to experiences you live in November.
I hear "want" not have.... true?
Americans in australia here ud love to travel in 4x4s here. We love it
Beautiful song, man. To say that I can relate to these poignant lyrics is an understatement...
This song's lyrics played a chord in me as deep as any I have felt. John Craigie, your intent is true, your heart matching the beat of the land's. I love seeing true art. True bliss. True-ness. Thank you for sharing with the world. May all your blessings be multiplied, and cubed.
The video.. blends perfectly with the song and with my heart s beat
This such a great song.
Beautiful and moving! I just started crying and smiling at the same time :)
great musician great lyricists glad I discovered him
I have to admit, this is really a great song. It's very deep in meaning and a beautiful melody and voiced in wonderful chords that make
it a classic to me. I wished I would of found him earlier.
Really authentic Soul music right there
All the feels. It was so amazing seeing him perform with the Rainbow Girls in Sacramento last week- goosebumps.......
dang bro. just saw him in concert like last month. according to him, Europeans don't take sarcasm well. we will stand with you in this trying time john. now to conclude my message, tortilla baby.
Absolutely love the melody, the lyrics, and his voice. When I get homesick, I just listen to this song and I get all warm and fuzzy inside.
I fucking love this song, the harmonica is just shduifshdluivnqsudvn
Great job Westy Or GoWesty. I like John Craigie. Come visit us in South Africa.
Hell yeah, John! I'm a new fan.
Lovely lovely songwriter!
still listening to this
Great song John. Can't wait til you come back!
very authentic!!
true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can never get enough of this! 👌
Please come to Valencia, Spain.
Thanks for your music.
Cheers me Up !
Unbelievable, what a song what
I like your words
Mmm so good
Love song!
Lovely song.
Ok, I'm interested. Came here to see/hear John's music because he is the opening act for another artist I am going to see in March 2018. I like to do my research before seeing a new to me performer. I will definitely check into his music more!
The good love
This is great!
What an amazing song!
I love this
love
Beautiful JC
So peaceful !
Tears...♡
lovely song brother..
You have a Hungarian fan :)
Westy Sessions, how do you go about producing the audio for this video/ your videos in general? I'm trying to understand the logistics of how you are getting such a professional sound, while maintaining the feeling that John could be in the same room as I am, performing. It is truly amazing how you accomplish this, and I applaud you for creating such an aesthetic piece of art. The audio alone is amazing, and then adding in the aerial shots, it's so soothing and makes me feel as though I'm floating. Please keep doing what you are doing!
So glad you enjoy it! We use the "Zoom H4n"
I thought it looked familiar in some of your other videos :) For the production side of things, do you do a lot of editing and such? The recordings sound so raw. I assume you do the audio for the performances all in one take, is that correct? You don't record the vocals, guitar and harmonica separately, but all on one track, correct? Do you add any effects at all?
Westy Sessions Great work
Awesome
Anyone know what harmonica he’s using???
anyone know where i can find the harmonica tabs to this??
VW Combi. Check die cool song uit!
Does anybody know what key the harmonica is?
I forgot what graffiti video brought me here. Anyone know what im talking about?
HI JOHN, moerse nice song! As jy ooit in Suid Afrika kom kuier, kom kuier by my , my vriend!
How do I get on Go Westy or The Van Sessions?
Anyone know what key the harmonica is?
I´m almost sure that is C
Does anyone know the chords of the song?
vieira RO I sorted them out
Chad Hinkle wow thanks for sharing
Does anyone know which harp He uses ? Maybe A ?
think Bb
@@gregnephin461 Try an F
chords/tabs anywhere?