@Kelly Hudson Thanks for the insight into the breathing part of shooting that rifle. I don't have a gun, but I teach yoga and the importance of breath. When people get a handle on various types of breathing, they get greater control over not only their emotions and thoughts, but their bodies as well. I suppose the exhalation is considered to be the more stable physical condition to maintain aim by reducing unwanted fluctuations in the shot. Thanks again, and welcome to the channel!!
RockN2Country You’re welcome. I have to say, I found out about the rifle and the breathing from someone else who commented on a version of this song, lol. I wouldn’t have known otherwise. Thank you for the note and the welcome.( as I remind myself to not breathe from the top of my lungs, lol.)
I had a Tinder date years ago. She didn't know that a Weatherby is a gun nor that breath out as you pull the trigger. She didn't approve of the fact I knew these things. Clearly it didn't work out
This song and Elephant are still my 2 favorites. No one out there, today, is writing with the depth and reality that Jason does. The beautiful melodies and timbre of his songs make them palatable enough for people to actually LISTEN to the stories and take them in. Very impactful songwriting style. He will go down in musical history as one of the greatest storytellers of our time. He actually has a degree in English/creative writing. He said in a recent interview that when he writes music he creates characters then waits to see where that character goes. I don't think everything he writes about is something he's experienced personally, just things that he takes note of and creates a story around them. But that doesn't lessen the impact. He knows what he's doing. I would love to see him write a screenplay someday.
Yes. You go Don. I totally feel your emotions here. Bless Jason for talking about all the emotions. All of them. Southeastern is an amazing album from start to finish.
@Lily McAllister Thanks for the kind words and thoughts about the song. I try to keep my potty mouth to a minimum, but every so often I'm fine with letting go a bit. And when I say I held back during this reaction, I held back on my fuller thoughts about the guy referred to. But songs will make is think and feel things, and as we know, not all of it is rainbows and roses. But next week I have a few feel-good songs lined up, on purpose. We also need to laugh!
@@RockN2Country I may have an unpopular opinion about "potty mouth", but I believe words are sounds to express emotions. None are good words or bad words, just words. And sometimes the situation calls for strong emotions. I am an avid user of strong emotional words and will never feel the need to apologize for them with two exceptions: 1. Around anyone under the age of 16. And 2. Around anyone who feels very uncomfortable with hearing them. Like a lot of personal choices, I do not impose them on others but I don't hide them either. Not that YOU do..I know a platform like this is a whole nuther hickory nut. Also..I find it very interesting that different words have different meanings as far as expression goes depending on where you are. There are some countries where words we use commonly are considered extremely profane. And I think that's just fascinating about human nature that every culture has that division about language. Language is just fascinating to me over all. But I digress. You just do you. Potty mouth or no potty mouth. ❤
Jason Isbell can tell a story in a song with the best of them! I agree that preditors are better off dead because they cannot be "reformed", they are broken humans!
@Josh W Wow, that is saying a lot, but I know that feeling. I saw Colter Wall two months ago and Ashley McBryde a few months before that, both in small clubs, and they were incredible. I saw Zac Brown Band just last night here in New Jersey, and I'd seen them before up here, and it was a great show. But there were 18k people at this show and 300 at Colter's and about the same at Ashley's. Being up close makes a world of difference.
My absolute favorite. Have seen Jason twice. Lord willing, gonna see him dozen times more.(Have tix for Seattle and Red Rocks this year.) Have NOT heard him perform this particular one, though. I hope I can in my lifetime. (I'm fast approaching 68.
Good reaction :) I had to break down and buy the whole southeastern CD, I couldn’t keep just listening to it broken up song by song. For all the songs you have picked from Southeastern, there are *still* more excellent ones. Every single song is incredible. A fun/beautiful one is New South Wales. Reminds me of some kind of folk tale.
Weatherby is one bad*ss rifle...the king of high velocity! They are an American company out of Wyoming and produce weapons that outclass even the best Remingtons and Winchesters. To this day, they still make the most powerful hunting cartridge on the planet! Its use on the father in this song was simple destiny...as the Weatherby's design and lethalness continued to be refined, the father's sickness and cruelty continued to grow as well...until finally they meet! I don't personally own a Weatherby, Henry is my go-to for rifles and my shotgun is a Stoeger. And of course, I support the NRA! :-)
@Tupelo Honey and @Blue Sky Thank y'all both for the b-day wishes...it's really means alot! :-) You see I'm still new enough (and perhaps naive) to still think the people I meet online can be just like real friends. Y'all are proof that! And Tupelo, of course you bought a Henry...you have refined taste like no other...I saw that the first day! Hope your son knows what a quality firearm he has...that silky smooth brass action is like no other!
@@davidemswiler4351 , definitely believe you can form real friendships! I also gave him a custom forged knife with the handle from one of his deer antlers and 1080 steel. He was a happy young man!
Thank you for highlighting the extraordinary talent of Jason Isbell! And his wife Amanda Shires! When he won a Grammy for Vampires it took him 5 minutes to get to the stage because he was seated so far back in the theatre. Time for him to be front and center. A big part of Jason’s story is that he’s a recovering alcoholic, so his songwriting is deep and haunting because of it.
Great reaction Don. I gotta say,, it’s not only Jason’s lyrics and vocal delivery,, but also his use of instruments, that accentuate certain points, whether with great guitar riffs, or Amanda’s beautiful violin. Fantastic playing by all of the band. I still recommend ‘To Love Is To Bury’, by Cowboy Junkies. Such great music that carries you through the sadness of the story. 😊✌️
Little known fact, Jason is hilarious...follow him on Twitter he's a great follow... This album "Southeastern" is the best written album since "Blood on the Tracks"
@is that what empty means You watch, one day he's gonna release a song with a serious title, and he's gonna pull a switcharoo on all of us and it will be an hilarious song!
Glad to see your reaction to this; I knew you would have a lot to say about it. That's what I like about your reactions, you tell how it makes you feel, what it reminds you of, and not just "it was good".
@Dusty Pellman Thank you for those words, my friend. Since I primarily do reactions I have no clue what I'm in for when listening to most of the songs (otherwise I call them "Reviews"). But I'm learning which artists typically take me for a ride, and Jason is heading the list, along with Tyler Childers. I have no idea what part of their songs are gonna hit me, or how, but whenever there's suspense---and there usually is---it's only a matter of time before the hammer drops. Thanks for being part of things on the channel.
Weatherby is a hunting rifle. You are taught when shooting long distances to squeeze the trigger when at the bottom of your breath. This helps to steady the rifle. Just a little info for those who aren't hunters.
This is the quite little stunner that gets lot a bit on first listening to "Southeastern" because it has so many great songs before it but its a knockout. What is so great about the song is how it hits the idea of wrecked childhood from two directions. First the girl who is being sexually abused by her father, and then the protagonist, who is just a boy who is thrust into a position of grave responsibility too soon. He isn't a man but he understands the obligations of chivalry intrinsic to the southern notion of manhood. He does what he understands to be the right thing, and neither of us would convict him, but he can't be a boy anymore after that. Just fantastic lyrics and deeply emotional music
@Simeon Teitelbaum Solid analysis all the way around right there. And as George Michael said in one of his songs, "some mistakes are built to last." Some mistakes we make hurt ourselves, others are more inclusive and cast a wide net. In Jason's song there's an abused daughter (a daughter, for fvck's sake), a (presumably) dead father, a widow, and a boy who has to answer for it. Even if no charges are brought, he's got to live with it. People move on, but that kind of stuff lives with them for life.
@@RockN2Country Very well said. From what I've read this song and several others on "Southeastern" came out of conversations he had with people at bars across the south (Jason was a pretty hardcore drunk until 2013). Each of these people had some awful story to tell, either about childhood abuse, or war, or some other trauma. Listen to many of Jason's songs and they're some version of these testimonials. He wrote several songs about war veterans too
@Sara Rubino Thank you! When I'm on camera I find myself focusing even more than usual to a song, so someone like Jason takes the emotion of a two-hour movie and compresses it into a five-minute song. It's hard not to be impacted by that. I'm glad you like him so much, too.
@@RockN2Country I hope you have the opportunity to experience his music live. I saw him last night for my at least my 15th or 16th time and every time I walk away from one of his shows I'm just in awe of his ability to captivate an audience.....and dude can flat out SHRED a guitar! It's' killer.
You NEED to react to a song by his immensely talented wife, Amanda Shires, or her new female country supergroup, The Highwomen. If I had to recommend just one from each: Amanda Shires - "White Feather" The Highwomen - "Highwomen"
Absolutely great reaction to a perfect song! Love it! Glad you nailed it, it meant something to you. The main character in this song did something about it, the way a lot of us may wish we would have. Glad you're mad! That's why he wrote it! Try Todd Snider's "You Think You Know Somebody"
Went to school with a girl that was going through this, the part about how “your eyes are cut glass and you stay covered up” was so spot on it was chilling. Didn’t know about the abuse until years later, but when I heard this song it was a definite gut punch. Really was like he was describing her. Btw one of the best examples of Southern Gothic songwriting/storytelling. Kinda like Faulkner or something.
@Not Abot Yeah, same thing happened to me just about eight years ago when I found out a high-school friend of mine was dealing with physical abuse from her father. Rape wasn't involved, but when a grown man punches his own daughter, throws her into the wall, knees her in the stomach, something turns in me that's worse than anything I can think of other than rape. They're both at the top of my list of things that would make me violent.
I think I said it on your reaction to "Live Oak" but he is one of the best around. As I said on that video he just documents the events and leaves us to make up our own minds. What would we do in this situation? Is he right to kill him? What should the consequences be for killing him? It opens up loads of questions about justice, human nature and what is moral, regardless of whether or not it is legal. And as you say, Don, he does it all without preaching to us or telling us what to think. Jason treats his listeners as though they are smart and that's one of the things I appreciate most in an artist.
@Luke Broadbent That is so well worded, Luke. You captured in words what my brain goes through listening to a Jason song. And it's even more intense when the camera's on me because I feel a heightened sense of focus, and that intensifies the roller-coaster ride of some artists, Jason being at the top of the list.
I hope Jason knows you're out there and such a good friend to his music. Especially in his "nobody gives a damn about / the things I give a damn about" moments.
@LJPorcello Thank you for those incredible words---your post was the first one I read this morning since it showed up on my phone first, and I couldn't believe anyone had said such an encouraging thing so early in the day! If Jason ever acknowledged me and/or the folks in this channel I'm pretty sure we would all be in shock. And awe. And gratitude.
I'm so glad you made this video. I should make videos of me reacting to your reactions, it would be worth the watch :) your stories and thoughts are always so interesting. And about my screen name, your american accents makes it sound pretty cool :) Can't wait for your next Isbell video.
@@RockN2Country oh it's a very old screen name...created it when I was a teenager about 20 years ago ... In French it sounds so"babyish" but with your accent i find it pretty cool ;)
By the title I was kind of expecting something light and maybe Cajun flavored. Darkness and death is good too when it's so well deserved. Thanks for your perfectly reasonable reaction.
@Vicky Stanley Thank you for your words here. I never know what to expect when reacting to a song, and with Jason I've learned that I'm going on a ride. This was no exception, and he touched on something that makes me angrier than anything else that people do to each other.
@@RockN2Country This is an emotionally charged issue for any decent person, so of course your angry. Me too. I think this song had an eerie quality,created by Jason's voice and his words, that lets us know the songs character's anger has him on the edge of something kin to insanity . That is one affective song.
@Joe Skinner Thanks for the kind words-you’re a better dude than you give yourself credit for. Ha! As for the comment, not sure where it went but I haven’t taken any of yours down. I’ll check on my laptop in the morning since more info pops up on it than on my phone.
This song hits home here with me as well as You. A former friend of mine seemed like a OK guy....till after his divorce. His ex wife told me and some mutual friends that he had been molesting all 3 of his daughters,...since they were babies, up to their pretween years. Why she didn't do anything sooner is beyond me. Any ways, a year or so after the dicorce, he had moved a county away. So, I'm watchng the local news, and see him in a story that he was arrested for molesting the daughters of the friend he was living with. Sick bastard. Hate those subhuman types.
Can someone please explain to me what the gut punch is?? That last line in the end has me believing that he shot her by accident and the fathers silhouette can still be seen. He says she won't be hurt anymore because... She's dead??? Or am I completely wrong??
@Tommy Ward You and I are on the same wavelength, and starting Monday there's a run of happier songs. I'm doing mostly sub requests, and this is what's been requested! I added a few upbeat songs to the list, so the mood of the songs will change.
If you want another vigilante justice song then Tim Barry - Dog Bumped. There's a little swearing in it towards the end though so I don't know if that's your thing!
A murder ballad about a literal family affair, "Yvette" spins the story of a teenaged boy who admires a quiet, glassy-eyed schoolmate from across the classroom. He follows her home one night and watches through the window, horrified, as her father walks into her bedroom and inflicts some unspeakable acts of abuse. "He won't hold you that way anymore, Yvette," Isbell promises, returning to the scene of the crime later that evening with a Weatherby rifle in his arms and revenge on his mind. Although the song wraps up before he pulls the trigger, we're guessing this story ends with a bang. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country-lists/booting-ass-and-taking-names-countrys-20-best-revenge-songs-144199/jason-isbell-yvette-169878/
Some of the reactors I've seen are funny or know alot about the music and artists, you are all that but I think you would be someone that I and my late husband would have been happy to call friend. You say things that we would have agreed with 100% 😉
@Carolyn Ryals I am truly humbled by what you wrote. I'm....speechless. Thank you for that, and I have no doubt we would have all had some fun together! I am sorry for your loss, but am happy to know that we would have gotten along had we known each other. That's a beautiful thing. :-)
There are layers in my opinion, the fact the narrator was watching outside the house, things of that nature? His obsession is strange also. Maybe I’m reading too much, but it’s like the poor girl was probably in trouble either way.
@Jason Roop Great insight, great perspective. Not sure how Jason meant it, but I like what you saw in it. Now my brain is moving around a bit. Ha! Welcome to the channel, BTW!
@Punche On Oh yeah, after I reacted to Jason's song I said to myself, I've gotta do some uplifting tunes right away! Since I primarily do reactions, I don't know a song's content before going into it. But after a few gut-wrenching songs in a row, I'm ready for some happy, uptempo songs.
@Pamela Hammons Thank you for your agreement on that one! When I was editing the video I had to decide whether or not to take the two f-bombs out, but given the subject matter I decided to leave them in. Some things capture a sentiment ideally, even if not entirely socially acceptably, but that's the way the cookie crumbles. I really really don't like the guy I was referring to in that video, and Jason Michael Carroll's song "Alyssa Lies" was also flooding through my mind while envisioning the scenario Jason Isbell was painting. The whole thing brought me to a boiling point, which I contained, but I've always had a hatred for any man who abuses his kids. And rape of his own daughter, are you kidding me? I'm not a huge death penalty advocate, but would pay for the bullet or the electricity. Actually, any man raping a woman is worthy of the death penalty IMO. I guess we all have our own sensitivities, and that's mine.
@@RockN2Country I absolutely agree Don, I would too! In a minute. It's too much to bear, the evil that exists in the world toward children. Take care my friend, Pam
@Tom James I haven't done it yet, but it's VEVO so it might be tough. Also, I'll have to listen to the first few seconds to see if it's along the lines of FGL's regular style, which wouldn't;t fit in with the red-dirt theme I mostly have going here. But sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised by an artist/s going old school. Thoughts?
@@RockN2Country thats fair enough. If it helps they only feature for about 10 seconds of the song. The rest is more country rock sound. If not Cadillac three have other good songs like Peace loving Dixie and days of gold.
One thing I don't think was touched on is that the protagonist is very young himself. He states that he's not a man yet and he's in class with Yvette. So maybe between 15 and 17. He wouldn't understand why her mother might not protect her (not implying that's OK). Also his actions are premeditated. So we're looking at a boy, who apparently is skilled with a rifle, planning to kill a predator. I'm not objecting to the actions he took, it's just an interesting twist to the story for me.
don i lived it been adopted 3 times each one done same thing drs dont know why i am still alive i am in tears now but on my own but they are all dead yahoo
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Love how Isbell goes to uncomfortable places, in a way only he can. Second line you know.Weatherby is a rifle. When you breathe out, you fire.
@Kelly Hudson Thanks for the insight into the breathing part of shooting that rifle. I don't have a gun, but I teach yoga and the importance of breath. When people get a handle on various types of breathing, they get greater control over not only their emotions and thoughts, but their bodies as well. I suppose the exhalation is considered to be the more stable physical condition to maintain aim by reducing unwanted fluctuations in the shot. Thanks again, and welcome to the channel!!
RockN2Country You’re welcome. I have to say, I found out about the rifle and the breathing from someone else who commented on a version of this song, lol. I wouldn’t have known otherwise. Thank you for the note and the welcome.( as I remind myself to not breathe from the top of my lungs, lol.)
I had a Tinder date years ago. She didn't know that a Weatherby is a gun nor that breath out as you pull the trigger.
She didn't approve of the fact I knew these things.
Clearly it didn't work out
@@robertkent4929 Her loss.👍
@@robertkent4929 Then I take it she also didn't understand the gravity of the song. No loss for you, there.
This song and Elephant are still my 2 favorites. No one out there, today, is writing with the depth and reality that Jason does. The beautiful melodies and timbre of his songs make them palatable enough for people to actually LISTEN to the stories and take them in. Very impactful songwriting style. He will go down in musical history as one of the greatest storytellers of our time. He actually has a degree in English/creative writing. He said in a recent interview that when he writes music he creates characters then waits to see where that character goes. I don't think everything he writes about is something he's experienced personally, just things that he takes note of and creates a story around them. But that doesn't lessen the impact. He knows what he's doing. I would love to see him write a screenplay someday.
Yes. You go Don. I totally feel your emotions here. Bless Jason for talking about all the emotions. All of them. Southeastern is an amazing album from start to finish.
@Lily McAllister Thanks for the kind words and thoughts about the song. I try to keep my potty mouth to a minimum, but every so often I'm fine with letting go a bit. And when I say I held back during this reaction, I held back on my fuller thoughts about the guy referred to. But songs will make is think and feel things, and as we know, not all of it is rainbows and roses. But next week I have a few feel-good songs lined up, on purpose. We also need to laugh!
@@RockN2Country I may have an unpopular opinion about "potty mouth", but I believe words are sounds to express emotions. None are good words or bad words, just words. And sometimes the situation calls for strong emotions. I am an avid user of strong emotional words and will never feel the need to apologize for them with two exceptions: 1. Around anyone under the age of 16. And 2. Around anyone who feels very uncomfortable with hearing them. Like a lot of personal choices, I do not impose them on others but I don't hide them either. Not that YOU do..I know a platform like this is a whole nuther hickory nut. Also..I find it very interesting that different words have different meanings as far as expression goes depending on where you are. There are some countries where words we use commonly are considered extremely profane. And I think that's just fascinating about human nature that every culture has that division about language. Language is just fascinating to me over all. But I digress. You just do you. Potty mouth or no potty mouth. ❤
You nail so many of these Jason Isbell songs that I've been listening to for years on the first go around. Great ear for good song writing.
@Mitchell Humphrey Thank you for the kind words, and welcome aboard the channel!!
Jason Isbell can tell a story in a song with the best of them! I agree that preditors are better off dead because they cannot be "reformed", they are broken humans!
Just saw Jason in concert last night. He's better in person than on the record.
@Josh W Wow, that is saying a lot, but I know that feeling. I saw Colter Wall two months ago and Ashley McBryde a few months before that, both in small clubs, and they were incredible. I saw Zac Brown Band just last night here in New Jersey, and I'd seen them before up here, and it was a great show. But there were 18k people at this show and 300 at Colter's and about the same at Ashley's. Being up close makes a world of difference.
Oh, you lucky duck!
Check out "jason isbell - children of children" brilliant song
Agreed !
Agreed X2! Definitely want to see a reaction to this song.
Agreed
My absolute favorite. Have seen Jason twice. Lord willing, gonna see him dozen times more.(Have tix for Seattle and Red Rocks this year.) Have NOT heard him perform this particular one, though. I hope I can in my lifetime. (I'm fast approaching 68.
Good reaction :) I had to break down and buy the whole southeastern CD, I couldn’t keep just listening to it broken up song by song. For all the songs you have picked from Southeastern, there are *still* more excellent ones. Every single song is incredible.
A fun/beautiful one is New South Wales. Reminds me of some kind of folk tale.
Love New south Wales!
Weatherby is one bad*ss rifle...the king of high velocity! They are an American company out of Wyoming and produce weapons that outclass even the best Remingtons and Winchesters. To this day, they still make the most powerful hunting cartridge on the planet! Its use on the father in this song was simple destiny...as the Weatherby's design and lethalness continued to be refined, the father's sickness and cruelty continued to grow as well...until finally they meet! I don't personally own a Weatherby, Henry is my go-to for rifles and my shotgun is a Stoeger. And of course, I support the NRA! :-)
@David Emswiler! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday David! Just gave my son a Henry for his birthday.
@Tupelo Honey and @Blue Sky Thank y'all both for the b-day wishes...it's really means alot! :-) You see I'm still new enough (and perhaps naive) to still think the people I meet online can be just like real friends. Y'all are proof that! And Tupelo, of course you bought a Henry...you have refined taste like no other...I saw that the first day! Hope your son knows what a quality firearm he has...that silky smooth brass action is like no other!
@@davidemswiler4351 , definitely believe you can form real friendships! I also gave him a custom forged knife with the handle from one of his deer antlers and 1080 steel. He was a happy young man!
@David Emswiler Happy Belated Birthday, big dawg!! I hope this year is a wonderful year for you, Christine, the family, and the state of Texas!! ;-)
Thank you for highlighting the extraordinary talent of Jason Isbell! And his wife Amanda Shires! When he won a Grammy for Vampires it took him 5 minutes to get to the stage because he was seated so far back in the theatre. Time for him to be front and center. A big part of Jason’s story is that he’s a recovering alcoholic, so his songwriting is deep and haunting because of it.
Great reaction Don. I gotta say,, it’s not only Jason’s lyrics and vocal delivery,, but also his use of instruments, that accentuate certain points, whether with great guitar riffs, or Amanda’s beautiful violin. Fantastic playing by all of the band. I still recommend ‘To Love Is To Bury’, by Cowboy Junkies. Such great music that carries you through the sadness of the story. 😊✌️
Little known fact, Jason is hilarious...follow him on Twitter he's a great follow... This album "Southeastern" is the best written album since "Blood on the Tracks"
@is that what empty means You watch, one day he's gonna release a song with a serious title, and he's gonna pull a switcharoo on all of us and it will be an hilarious song!
RockN2Country he kinda did with Last of My Kind. It’s a good one, you should check it out sometime.
@Corey Maggard Thanks for the heads up!
@@RockN2Country He's on it. ;-) czcams.com/video/v7oRZI0b44c/video.html
Glad to see your reaction to this; I knew you would have a lot to say about it. That's what I like about your reactions, you tell how it makes you feel, what it reminds you of, and not just "it was good".
@Dusty Pellman Thank you for those words, my friend. Since I primarily do reactions I have no clue what I'm in for when listening to most of the songs (otherwise I call them "Reviews"). But I'm learning which artists typically take me for a ride, and Jason is heading the list, along with Tyler Childers. I have no idea what part of their songs are gonna hit me, or how, but whenever there's suspense---and there usually is---it's only a matter of time before the hammer drops. Thanks for being part of things on the channel.
Weatherby is a hunting rifle. You are taught when shooting long distances to squeeze the trigger when at the bottom of your breath. This helps to steady the rifle. Just a little info for those who aren't hunters.
This is the quite little stunner that gets lot a bit on first listening to "Southeastern" because it has so many great songs before it but its a knockout. What is so great about the song is how it hits the idea of wrecked childhood from two directions. First the girl who is being sexually abused by her father, and then the protagonist, who is just a boy who is thrust into a position of grave responsibility too soon. He isn't a man but he understands the obligations of chivalry intrinsic to the southern notion of manhood. He does what he understands to be the right thing, and neither of us would convict him, but he can't be a boy anymore after that. Just fantastic lyrics and deeply emotional music
@Simeon Teitelbaum Solid analysis all the way around right there. And as George Michael said in one of his songs, "some mistakes are built to last." Some mistakes we make hurt ourselves, others are more inclusive and cast a wide net. In Jason's song there's an abused daughter (a daughter, for fvck's sake), a (presumably) dead father, a widow, and a boy who has to answer for it. Even if no charges are brought, he's got to live with it. People move on, but that kind of stuff lives with them for life.
@@RockN2Country Very well said. From what I've read this song and several others on "Southeastern" came out of conversations he had with people at bars across the south (Jason was a pretty hardcore drunk until 2013). Each of these people had some awful story to tell, either about childhood abuse, or war, or some other trauma. Listen to many of Jason's songs and they're some version of these testimonials. He wrote several songs about war veterans too
I’ve never heard violin and guitar used so effectively.
Isbell is a treasure. He's most likely the greatest storyteller in music today.
Cleaning my Weatherby... a brand of gun like Remington, Marlin etc.
Not only that, it is a brand that is known for their youth guns. Such an intelligent writer.
Watched this and was reminded how great this whole album is and how much of a musical powerhouse Isbell is... Just fantastic
You have to do "using again" by Benjamin Tod. Great folk/americana writer that really lived it.
Yes, please do this song!
One of my favorite tunes from Benjamin. Awesome choice for him to do.
I've enjoyed watching your respect for him as a songwriter grow with each review.
@Sara Rubino Thank you! When I'm on camera I find myself focusing even more than usual to a song, so someone like Jason takes the emotion of a two-hour movie and compresses it into a five-minute song. It's hard not to be impacted by that. I'm glad you like him so much, too.
@@RockN2Country I hope you have the opportunity to experience his music live. I saw him last night for my at least my 15th or 16th time and every time I walk away from one of his shows I'm just in awe of his ability to captivate an audience.....and dude can flat out SHRED a guitar! It's' killer.
You NEED to react to a song by his immensely talented wife, Amanda Shires, or her new female country supergroup, The Highwomen.
If I had to recommend just one from each:
Amanda Shires - "White Feather"
The Highwomen - "Highwomen"
Absolutely great reaction to a perfect song! Love it! Glad you nailed it, it meant something to you. The main character in this song did something about it, the way a lot of us may wish we would have. Glad you're mad! That's why he wrote it! Try Todd Snider's "You Think You Know Somebody"
“Trailer we call home” whiskey Myers
Jason Isbell: "Like the song 'Yvette,' for example. It's sort of a complement to "Daisy Mae" off (Here We Rest)"
Went to school with a girl that was going through this, the part about how “your eyes are cut glass and you stay covered up” was so spot on it was chilling. Didn’t know about the abuse until years later, but when I heard this song it was a definite gut punch. Really was like he was describing her. Btw one of the best examples of Southern Gothic songwriting/storytelling. Kinda like Faulkner or something.
@Not Abot Yeah, same thing happened to me just about eight years ago when I found out a high-school friend of mine was dealing with physical abuse from her father. Rape wasn't involved, but when a grown man punches his own daughter, throws her into the wall, knees her in the stomach, something turns in me that's worse than anything I can think of other than rape. They're both at the top of my list of things that would make me violent.
I think I said it on your reaction to "Live Oak" but he is one of the best around. As I said on that video he just documents the events and leaves us to make up our own minds. What would we do in this situation? Is he right to kill him? What should the consequences be for killing him? It opens up loads of questions about justice, human nature and what is moral, regardless of whether or not it is legal. And as you say, Don, he does it all without preaching to us or telling us what to think.
Jason treats his listeners as though they are smart and that's one of the things I appreciate most in an artist.
@Luke Broadbent That is so well worded, Luke. You captured in words what my brain goes through listening to a Jason song. And it's even more intense when the camera's on me because I feel a heightened sense of focus, and that intensifies the roller-coaster ride of some artists, Jason being at the top of the list.
This song gives me chills every time.
I hope Jason knows you're out there and such a good friend to his music. Especially in his "nobody gives a damn about / the things I give a damn about" moments.
@LJPorcello Thank you for those incredible words---your post was the first one I read this morning since it showed up on my phone first, and I couldn't believe anyone had said such an encouraging thing so early in the day! If Jason ever acknowledged me and/or the folks in this channel I'm pretty sure we would all be in shock. And awe. And gratitude.
"I couple with death" gets me every damn time.
Me, too! It's a chilling line with so much gravity. "And I let out my breath and I couple with death." That's a powerful turn of phrase.
I'm so glad you made this video. I should make videos of me reacting to your reactions, it would be worth the watch :) your stories and thoughts are always so interesting. And about my screen name, your american accents makes it sound pretty cool :)
Can't wait for your next Isbell video.
@nadou84 Now you have me curious about how you pronounce it---ha!! Thanks for the kind words, BTW. :-)
@@RockN2Country oh it's a very old screen name...created it when I was a teenager about 20 years ago ... In French it sounds so"babyish" but with your accent i find it pretty cool ;)
You're inevitably going to end up reviewing all of Southeastern, so I'll go ahead and recommend Flying over Water and Super 8. Excellent stuff.
By the title I was kind of expecting something light and maybe Cajun flavored. Darkness and death is good too when it's so well deserved. Thanks for your perfectly reasonable reaction.
@Vicky Stanley Thank you for your words here. I never know what to expect when reacting to a song, and with Jason I've learned that I'm going on a ride. This was no exception, and he touched on something that makes me angrier than anything else that people do to each other.
@@RockN2Country This is an emotionally charged issue for any decent person, so of course your angry. Me too. I think this song had an eerie quality,created by Jason's voice and his words, that lets us know the songs character's anger has him on the edge of something kin to insanity . That is one affective song.
Jason is great at building tension.
Anyway its a good song. No need for abuse. I never did it & never allowed it. You're a good guy, not fake.
@Joe Skinner Thanks for the kind words-you’re a better dude than you give yourself credit for. Ha! As for the comment, not sure where it went but I haven’t taken any of yours down. I’ll check on my laptop in the morning since more info pops up on it than on my phone.
I see what you hear. He's great. Outfit is the song that made him .
Cleaning his Weatherby…it’s a rifle😉
This song hits home here with me as well as You. A former friend of mine seemed like a OK guy....till after his divorce. His ex wife told me and some mutual friends that he had been molesting all 3 of his daughters,...since they were babies, up to their pretween years. Why she didn't do anything sooner is beyond me. Any ways, a year or so after the dicorce, he had moved a county away. So, I'm watchng the local news, and see him in a story that he was arrested for molesting the daughters of the friend he was living with. Sick bastard. Hate those subhuman types.
Well done.
Can someone please explain to me what the gut punch is?? That last line in the end has me believing that he shot her by accident and the fathers silhouette can still be seen. He says she won't be hurt anymore because... She's dead???
Or am I completely wrong??
I think it’s because he’s so young and did something so noble, but it will still screw up his life, even if it’s justified.
'50 dollar fine' That's fine with me.
You should react to "Ballad of a Law Abiding Sophisticate" by Colter Wall.
Are you trying to depress me even more than I already am? Lately all your reaction are to depressing songs lol!!! Keeping them coming!!!
@Tommy Ward You and I are on the same wavelength, and starting Monday there's a run of happier songs. I'm doing mostly sub requests, and this is what's been requested! I added a few upbeat songs to the list, so the mood of the songs will change.
Jason is such an awesome artist. You have to do some Fred Eaglesmith ‘Cigarette machine’ ‘Katety’ ‘Joe’ ‘Jenny Smith’ ‘ Trucker Speed’ any are great
I’m a victim of molestation by my father. I wish with all my heart that someone would have taken my father. We were the “perfect family in church”
If you want another vigilante justice song then Tim Barry - Dog Bumped. There's a little swearing in it towards the end though so I don't know if that's your thing!
A murder ballad about a literal family affair, "Yvette" spins the story of a teenaged boy who admires a quiet, glassy-eyed schoolmate from across the classroom. He follows her home one night and watches through the window, horrified, as her father walks into her bedroom and inflicts some unspeakable acts of abuse. "He won't hold you that way anymore, Yvette," Isbell promises, returning to the scene of the crime later that evening with a Weatherby rifle in his arms and revenge on his mind. Although the song wraps up before he pulls the trigger, we're guessing this story ends with a bang.
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Actually, in the song he does shoot him. The line where he says that he lets out his breath, and couples with death, is when he took the shot.
Some of the reactors I've seen are funny or know alot about the music and artists, you are all that but I think you would be someone that I and my late husband would have been happy to call friend. You say things that we would have agreed with 100% 😉
@Carolyn Ryals I am truly humbled by what you wrote. I'm....speechless. Thank you for that, and I have no doubt we would have all had some fun together! I am sorry for your loss, but am happy to know that we would have gotten along had we known each other. That's a beautiful thing. :-)
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There are layers in my opinion, the fact the narrator was watching outside the house, things of that nature? His obsession is strange also. Maybe I’m reading too much, but it’s like the poor girl was probably in trouble either way.
@Jason Roop Great insight, great perspective. Not sure how Jason meant it, but I like what you saw in it. Now my brain is moving around a bit. Ha! Welcome to the channel, BTW!
Awesome song. Just stumbled on the channel and cool to see the Frothy Monkey shirt. The OG is from my hometown.
@Tyler Martin That’s one of my favorite shirts ever!! Seriously, so many good memories with that shirt. Thanks for noticing!
Graham Parsons ‘Return of Grievous Angel’ would be dope
React to daisy Mae or I follow rivers by jason isbell
You hit on another dark sad one by JI. Try Something to Love or If it Takes a Lifetime for something of his a little more upbeat
@Punche On Oh yeah, after I reacted to Jason's song I said to myself, I've gotta do some uplifting tunes right away! Since I primarily do reactions, I don't know a song's content before going into it. But after a few gut-wrenching songs in a row, I'm ready for some happy, uptempo songs.
Am I the only one that thinks Jason kinda sounds like Glen Frey in the chorus?
Can you please check out Damn Good Friends by Tyler Farr
Man the beauty he writes in the horror of this story. Hell yeah, take the SOB out!!!
@Pamela Hammons Thank you for your agreement on that one! When I was editing the video I had to decide whether or not to take the two f-bombs out, but given the subject matter I decided to leave them in. Some things capture a sentiment ideally, even if not entirely socially acceptably, but that's the way the cookie crumbles. I really really don't like the guy I was referring to in that video, and Jason Michael Carroll's song "Alyssa Lies" was also flooding through my mind while envisioning the scenario Jason Isbell was painting. The whole thing brought me to a boiling point, which I contained, but I've always had a hatred for any man who abuses his kids. And rape of his own daughter, are you kidding me? I'm not a huge death penalty advocate, but would pay for the bullet or the electricity. Actually, any man raping a woman is worthy of the death penalty IMO. I guess we all have our own sensitivities, and that's mine.
@@RockN2Country I absolutely agree Don, I would too! In a minute. It's too much to bear, the evil that exists in the world toward children.
Take care my friend, Pam
Any chance of Cadillac Three - The South? Hopefully it hasnt been done already.
@Tom James I haven't done it yet, but it's VEVO so it might be tough. Also, I'll have to listen to the first few seconds to see if it's along the lines of FGL's regular style, which wouldn't;t fit in with the red-dirt theme I mostly have going here. But sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised by an artist/s going old school. Thoughts?
@@RockN2Country thats fair enough. If it helps they only feature for about 10 seconds of the song. The rest is more country rock sound. If not Cadillac three have other good songs like Peace loving Dixie and days of gold.
Nobody has mentioned how tactful it is that you only here the name and title of the song until the very last word...
One thing I don't think was touched on is that the protagonist is very young himself. He states that he's not a man yet and he's in class with Yvette. So maybe between 15 and 17. He wouldn't understand why her mother might not protect her (not implying that's OK). Also his actions are premeditated. So we're looking at a boy, who apparently is skilled with a rifle, planning to kill a predator. I'm not objecting to the actions he took, it's just an interesting twist to the story for me.
4:23 when he realized what the song was about
@hope kathryn Thanks for noticing-ha!! And welcome aboard the channel. :-)
@@RockN2Country haha your channel is amazing. keep up the great work!
Put em in the dirt!
don i lived it been adopted 3 times each one done same thing drs dont know why i am still alive i am in tears now but on my own but they are all dead yahoo
Prison is too good for people who do this type of thing to children, castration first then maybe prison.