Arlo McKinley - "Die Midwestern" (Official Video)

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  • Arlo McKinley "Die Midwestern" from his album Die Midwestern
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    DIE MIDWESTERN (LYRICS)
    There’s nothing left to say
    and nothing to do
    This house is lonely
    Now I’m here without you
    So I sit and I wait for the sun
    The streets are crowded
    And the lights are so bright
    Another Cincinnati Saturday night
    And I hate what that has become
    And I’ve been thinking that I should go
    Cause if I don’t leave now then I’m never gonna leave Ohio
    Lord
    And that’s a chance that I just can’t take
    Now that I’m getting older
    I thought that we would set the city on fire
    But if we stick around we’ll surely expire
    As our dreams slip right through our hands
    Lately, I’ve been learning more about love
    From a precious heart that cares about us
    I think she belongs where I stand
    And I’ve been thinking that I should go
    Cause if I don’t leave now then I’m never gonna leave Ohio
    Lord
    And that’s a chance that I just can’t take
    Now that I’m getting older
    And I’ve been thinking that we should go
    Cause if we don’t leave now then we’re never gonna leave Ohio
    Lord
    And that’s a chance that we just can’t take
    Now we’re all getting older
    An Ohio singer/songwriter with a soulful, rootsy blend of country, rock, and folk, Arlo McKinley debuted in 2014 with his self-titled album. In 2020, he came to wider public attention with Die Midwestern, released on the late John Prine's Oh Boy label. Two years later, he issued This Mess We're In.
    Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, McKinley first began singing at age eight in the choir at his family's Baptist church. Growing up, he imbibed his Kentucky-born father's LPs, listening to artists like Hank Williams and George Jones, as well as Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, and Van Morrison. By his teens, he was playing guitar and singing in punk bands. However, in his twenties he began writing his own songs, gravitating toward rootsy country and soul sounds, mixing it with his varied rock influences. A troubled period involving drugs waylaid his career and found him moving away from music. For several years, he drove a truck delivering tuxedos between Cincinnati and Detroit. He eventually returned to songwriting and in 2014 released his debut album, Arlo McKinley & the Lonesome Sound. Hitting the road, he gained wider attention touring alongside roots luminaries like Tyler Childers, John Moreland, Jason Isbell, and Justin Townes Earle. In March 2020, he became the final artist signed by legendary singer/songwriter John Prine's Oh Boy Records label just before Prine's death that April. In August 2020, McKinley released his sophomore album and Oh Boy debut, Die Midwestern, recorded at Sam Phillips Recording Studio with Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang. 2022 saw the release of McKinley's third long-player, the inward-looking This Mess We're In.
    #ArloMcKinley #DieMidwestern #OhBoyRecords
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Komentáře • 163

  • @ArloMcKinley
    @ArloMcKinley  Před 4 lety +43

    Arlo McKinley's official video for "Die Midwestern" off his upcoming album Die Midwestern, set for release on August 14, 2020.
    Available to pre-order here: orcd.co/diemidwestern

    • @mrsallman6992
      @mrsallman6992 Před 4 lety +3

      Wow.... another winner!!! Love this song!!

    • @lauriecasner5537
      @lauriecasner5537 Před 4 lety +1

      Wow, is right! So glad that beloved John Prine helped support Arlo's tremendous talent 💞

    • @arollingstone6928
      @arollingstone6928 Před 4 lety

      Hell yeah

    • @lisalucchetti2307
      @lisalucchetti2307 Před 3 lety

      cant wait

    • @Rauoul
      @Rauoul Před 3 lety

      Love this. Thanks to KNBT for turning me on to Arlo. Best Country song of 2020.

  • @4characterusername
    @4characterusername Před 4 lety +78

    I'm not even gonna pretend i didnt play this on repeat on my way home from work today. Been home for 2 hours and its still on.

  • @davidscottthayer8078
    @davidscottthayer8078 Před 3 lety +21

    Best Coutry album of 2020! Yet mainstream country radio will never play it! Thanks to KNBT in New Braunfels Texas for turning me on to Arlo.

  • @ateamNM
    @ateamNM Před 3 lety +14

    Born and raised on the Ohio river. I know Northern Kentucky well. Song carries the water and draws you to the river; all with soul and a whine that is almost a melancholy whisper. So much goodness in this journey.

  • @fergofns
    @fergofns Před 3 lety +3

    Sportin the Childers shirt too .. wicked tune man!

  • @zachslump5844
    @zachslump5844 Před 3 lety +5

    Man crazy track , southern Ohio stand up

  • @Nicole-cs2vz
    @Nicole-cs2vz Před 3 lety +6

    When I was a kid, aaallllll I wanted to do was get out of Ohio. And I did for college, but here I am, back again. Ohio is a heck of a lot cheaper than New York, so I'm staying lol. Love this song.

  • @8.21productions9
    @8.21productions9 Před 3 lety +4

    I didn’t know Arlo was from Ohio. that’s dope. another legend from my state.

  • @Ooosssoooo
    @Ooosssoooo Před 4 lety +16

    This is music and never disappointed by Arlo’s music.

  • @buckthrusthorn1104
    @buckthrusthorn1104 Před 4 lety +22

    I've never heard a song that hit home so hard. I grew up in Ohio moved away for ten years and moved back. Ohio is where it is at it
    really has a place in my Heart Forever.

    • @jgreen406
      @jgreen406 Před 3 lety

      Sitting in MT after 9 years away. Questioning if I could ever go back.

    • @farklestaxbaum4945
      @farklestaxbaum4945 Před 2 lety +1

      Ive lived in ohio my whole life and its the worst state out of the 30 states ive been to

    • @Jacob-mo7yw
      @Jacob-mo7yw Před 2 lety

      The heart of it all

  • @glenosborne3235
    @glenosborne3235 Před 3 lety +3

    Always be you because you'll endear more to your sound than listening to some record company exec with a file cabinet full of songs "you need to record". Americana at its finest. Thanks Arlo.

  • @Str8stbowtie
    @Str8stbowtie Před rokem +1

    I like a good hometown artist, but I love a great one. Much love from across the river in Florence Y'all!

  • @kilo-watt
    @kilo-watt Před 4 lety +3

    One of our hometown heroes. Representing Cincinnati proudly.

  • @Vlacastle
    @Vlacastle Před 4 lety +10

    Love every single note of every song that Arlo sings! He's the best!!

  • @steelhead197
    @steelhead197 Před 4 lety +3

    Got a good friend from Mansfield...good people down there!! 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

  • @lukyguy1240
    @lukyguy1240 Před 4 lety +11

    Good stuff Arlo
    From Florence, Yall

  • @tchombre1992
    @tchombre1992 Před 4 lety +5

    Ohio Gang! This place builds some character!

  • @RickScherer1953
    @RickScherer1953 Před 4 lety +7

    What a great song and sound. From a boy originally from Kent Ohio.

    • @beaustegmaier8181
      @beaustegmaier8181 Před 4 lety

      Not trying to troll. He actually was born and raised in Norwood, Ohio. 45212

  • @joelm6631
    @joelm6631 Před 4 lety +5

    Like a time capsule of my life...and many others....Thank u Bro. Pittsburgh

  • @judycurlee8557
    @judycurlee8557 Před 4 lety +2

    Break the heart of this Pittsburgh girl, OHIO the river.
    The voice, Arlo.
    Thank you.

  • @scottahaus
    @scottahaus Před 3 lety +3

    Exactly how I felt when I left Cincinnati 20 years ago. C’mon down to Austin Arlo. You would feel right at home. I’m sure of it.

  • @nikkikuhn6269
    @nikkikuhn6269 Před 4 lety +9

    this is amazing! I love it so much!!!!...miss you proud of you!!!

  • @lindsayheiden5027
    @lindsayheiden5027 Před 4 lety +1

    John Prine knew amazing talent when he saw it! Thanks
    John💜. Arlo, your songs are so real and honest. You have a new fan forever.❤️. Thank you

  • @1bigolworm
    @1bigolworm Před 4 lety +6

    Fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @joshbanks7828
    @joshbanks7828 Před 2 lety

    I left Ohio 4 months ago and its been the best decision of my life... Southwest Ohio stand up!

  • @lisalucchetti2307
    @lisalucchetti2307 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, so real.............beautiful!

  • @michaelclay8544
    @michaelclay8544 Před 3 lety +1

    I live in Indiana a few miles from Ohio. I recently bought the album. Outstanding. I know how he feels on this song. The entire album is wonderful real and engaging music. There needs to be more music like this.

  • @kilo-watt
    @kilo-watt Před 4 lety +42

    My store on Main Street in Covington makes an appearance in the video.

    • @NirtieDigger
      @NirtieDigger Před 2 lety +1

      Cool?

    • @kilo-watt
      @kilo-watt Před 2 lety +3

      @@NirtieDigger yes, it is cool.

    • @NirtieDigger
      @NirtieDigger Před 2 lety

      What I meant to say was, no one cares.

    • @kilo-watt
      @kilo-watt Před 2 lety +3

      @@NirtieDigger you’re right, no one cares that you don’t own a store that makes an appearance in Arlo’s video.

    • @newsnowbc1934
      @newsnowbc1934 Před rokem +1

      Very cool indeed, and I care.

  • @joshbanks7828
    @joshbanks7828 Před 4 lety +3

    Arlo you have became my favorite artist. You have blown me away.. Everytime. We need an Arlo show asap.

  • @randallcouteret1600
    @randallcouteret1600 Před 4 lety +6

    Very nice, patiently waiting for the release.
    Thanks for this and sharing your talent.

  • @kmhudnall
    @kmhudnall Před 2 lety +3

    This is probably well within my top five favorite albums of all time and I have an extensive collection and eclectic taste.

  • @Outdoorsman21
    @Outdoorsman21 Před 4 lety +17

    Another hit! You never disappoint. Keep it up!

  • @nineinchnails2007
    @nineinchnails2007 Před 4 lety +5

    Loving this new tune! 💣💥

  • @rhondawilliams13
    @rhondawilliams13 Před 4 lety +2

    I’ve waited a long time for this one! Great song! Incredible arrangement!

  • @MrEric951
    @MrEric951 Před 4 lety +4

    Damn this sounds so good. A bit like The Band. Even Arlo. Love it

    • @southernaccent
      @southernaccent Před 3 lety

      Wow, you're right, it does sound a lot like The Band (and that is a huge compliment).

  • @bh-bl6to
    @bh-bl6to Před rokem +1

    I left Ohio! Been gone 5 years. Miss home but not the dope and crazies.

    • @JesseWelds
      @JesseWelds Před rokem

      Just visited cleveland. Seattle is worse in every way.

  • @johannao1
    @johannao1 Před 4 lety +2

    I am just such big fan. Oh my guy!!! you are amazing!!!!

  • @Overmanwest
    @Overmanwest Před 6 měsíci

    No matter what happens next out there, I'm glad this music's in my life. cheers!

  • @rockinrobin7386
    @rockinrobin7386 Před 4 lety +1

    Your album is so good. Great job, Arlo! Love it!

  • @dierdreewynn5958
    @dierdreewynn5958 Před 4 lety +4

    Amazing!

  • @NPD5946TSW
    @NPD5946TSW Před 4 lety

    Keep up the great work! Definitely looking forward to this album!

  • @troyoswald5683
    @troyoswald5683 Před 4 lety +1

    this is sensational ! WOW! We are so lucky

  • @nicolepaden7099
    @nicolepaden7099 Před 3 lety +1

    Heard on KNBT 92.1 and searched the chorus. Love this song.

  • @ScottAReid
    @ScottAReid Před 2 lety

    someone sent me this song saying i would appreciate it. they were correct. thanks for writing and singing and posting this song. all i can say is, DAMN RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @keithlambert6217
    @keithlambert6217 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm not gonna lie, this song made me think and I moved out of Ohio back to Virginia

  • @englandbengal
    @englandbengal Před 4 lety +5

    This kind of video will perpetuate the myth of cold & permanent gray skies in Ohio.It’s fucking 85, sunny, and green right now. Has been for months.

    • @rockinrobin7386
      @rockinrobin7386 Před 4 lety +2

      It literally rains in Ohio from November to April with small windows of sunshine and snow. I have lived here for 40 years. Your comment perpetuates the fact that comment sections can be a cesspool.

    • @englandbengal
      @englandbengal Před 4 lety +2

      @Rockin Robin correct. That’s called winter & spring. In my area of Ohio, which I’ve lived in for 43 years, nearly half (so summer & fall) are sunny and pleasant. Actually we go some winters without snow. My comment was mostly a joke but you appear to be a negative Nancy so I’ve decide to provide data. 176 sunny days. This doesn’t include days where it’s mostly sunny. So take your cess pool comment and shove it where the sun doesn’t shine which I assume is Cleveland. “If you see anyone, throw anything onto the field. Point em’ out and get em’ outta here. You don’t live in Cleveland. You live in Cincinnati!”-Sam Wyche (a football coach that’s actually taken an Ohio team to the Suoer Bowl). Edit: you used perpetuate in conjunction with fact incorrectly.

    • @Nicole-cs2vz
      @Nicole-cs2vz Před 3 lety

      For real. You get to experience all four seasons here, in all of their glory. I just wish it weren't so humid in the summer...

  • @babydoll9356
    @babydoll9356 Před 4 lety +3

    Get it Arlo!

  • @sidebite2533
    @sidebite2533 Před rokem

    Next year. Here I come Iowa, Indiana, & Missouri. 😍

  • @_warren6659
    @_warren6659 Před 4 lety +1

    nothin but love for you in Dayton!

  • @charlesgilkerson555
    @charlesgilkerson555 Před 4 lety +8

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @sethfishalot1029
    @sethfishalot1029 Před rokem

    Just listened to this and this is pretty good! Ohio born and raised!

  • @brucepayne3596
    @brucepayne3596 Před 4 lety +1

    Heard this for the first time today. The song reminds me of another song but I cannot think which one and it's driving me crazy.

  • @mrsmith8850
    @mrsmith8850 Před 4 lety +1

    perfect. ty arlo

  • @davidcrum3884
    @davidcrum3884 Před 3 lety +1

    Best artist out right now

  • @trevscott93
    @trevscott93 Před rokem

    I grew up in Saint Louisville, and moved to Fort Worth 7 years ago.

  • @joebehrdenver
    @joebehrdenver Před 3 lety +1

    So good.

  • @shakejuntgurl
    @shakejuntgurl Před 3 lety +2

    Brother man, Ohio needs you.

  • @danielsaldana1208
    @danielsaldana1208 Před 4 lety +3

    Arlo !!! 🤘

  • @kevint1854
    @kevint1854 Před 3 lety

    Great song. and a pleasant suprise that I'm in Cinti!! Watching for a local show once the Covid cloud clears. Keep on playing man.

  • @mimief7969
    @mimief7969 Před 3 lety

    Never been these places but this song rules 💖💖

  • @KJensenStudio
    @KJensenStudio Před 4 lety +47

    John Prine brought me here, so you Know it's good. :-)

    • @drewburke31
      @drewburke31 Před 3 lety +3

      Heard on NPR today that Arlo was the last artist John Prine signed to his record label before he passed. John believed in this guy. Easy to see why.

    • @Xr3737
      @Xr3737 Před 3 lety +1

      RIP

    • @missec1983
      @missec1983 Před 3 lety +2

      I miss him a lot. I’m grateful to have gotten to see John Prine live with Dan Auerbach back in 2017 in Richmond. What an experience that was.

    • @28happenstance
      @28happenstance Před 3 lety +3

      One of my biggest regrets is not going see him live when I had the chance. Was truly heartbroken when he died.

    • @KJensenStudio
      @KJensenStudio Před 3 lety +2

      Aw, yeah. He did make such a ripple in this World, and for a long time too.

  • @catherinepage6969
    @catherinepage6969 Před 3 lety

    Patiently waiting for the release of She’s Always Around and thought I’d just watch this beauty another few times while I’m here 😁

  • @jrwojo9195
    @jrwojo9195 Před 4 lety +9

    This video make me want to head down to Gypsies for a drink!

  • @heatherleighstage
    @heatherleighstage Před 2 lety

    My mom grew up right there…my family is all over that area! Been many times.

  • @jayeiben9431
    @jayeiben9431 Před 3 lety

    Looks like he's got some Blaze Foley in him. Love it

  • @dustins.4666
    @dustins.4666 Před 4 lety +1

    Leroy, Ohio...my hometown

  • @wendycrim4888
    @wendycrim4888 Před 3 lety

    Love this. Come to Kansas City Missouri!

  • @robinkeenan293
    @robinkeenan293 Před 4 lety +3

    This is incredible on so many levels. I just switch Cincinnati to Columbus, and it's my life. I might be in love with you. Also...Ohio isn't that bad.

    • @michaelc.3647
      @michaelc.3647 Před 4 lety +2

      Ohio is amazing!

    • @vincentgiordano2164
      @vincentgiordano2164 Před 3 lety

      You realize that the country way of life here is dying?

    • @michaelc.3647
      @michaelc.3647 Před 3 lety

      @@vincentgiordano2164 no it isn't. what part of Ohio are you in?

    • @vincentgiordano2164
      @vincentgiordano2164 Před 3 lety

      Central. Around an hour north of Columbus. Maybe it’s just here. I hope so. Neighborhoods are going up everywhere

    • @heidirabbit8393
      @heidirabbit8393 Před 10 měsíci

      Ohio must be a lot nicer after Columbus. Cincinnati hasn’t changed in years. And that ain’t good. Perhaps it’s cuz I’m still stuck here

  • @willybrown5790
    @willybrown5790 Před 3 lety +6

    You know you’ve been in SW Ohio too long when you recognize almost every building in the video lmao

  • @johnsonriviera9834
    @johnsonriviera9834 Před 4 lety +2

    From sardinia Ohio, know exactly how you feel...

  • @Hopscotch_24
    @Hopscotch_24 Před 3 lety

    7 seconds in, I hit subscribe
    and it just got better and better from there.

  • @brendonvanzile6227
    @brendonvanzile6227 Před 4 lety +11

    If I had A $1M I would pay you to come to Indianapolis and Rock out! Great Tune!

    • @newbieboobie
      @newbieboobie Před 4 lety +4

      He will be in Indy July 16th unless things change

    • @brendonvanzile6227
      @brendonvanzile6227 Před 4 lety +1

      @@newbieboobie thats awesome...di you have a link or information? Was going try to find it...

    • @brendonvanzile6227
      @brendonvanzile6227 Před 4 lety +1

      @@newbieboobie thank you! I appreciate it....

    • @4characterusername
      @4characterusername Před 4 lety +1

      Ive met him twice, and man, what a guy. One of the most humble and caring dudes out there.

  • @catherinepage6969
    @catherinepage6969 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely love this track. It was an instant ‘play again’ song for me. Check you out wearing a TC tshirt too 😉😁 great work Arlo ❤️

  • @ZombiePowerDrink
    @ZombiePowerDrink Před 2 lety +1

    Really captured my mood about how I dropped everything to leave Cleveland and do OTR driving

    • @mikemoon6245
      @mikemoon6245 Před rokem +1

      I left Cleveland in 1995, went west to Oregon ended up in Florida. Stopped doing drugs and learned a trade and started a business. Arlo leaves me in tears 😢 for all the promises not kept.

  • @AceHardy
    @AceHardy Před 4 lety +2

    👑

  • @swiss_cheese989
    @swiss_cheese989 Před 3 lety +1

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @dgvt7845
    @dgvt7845 Před 4 lety +4

    Who is the fiddle player? Its lovely

  • @colbykimbler6722
    @colbykimbler6722 Před 3 lety

    live in ohio and drove to wv mmf, best fucking show ever! cant wait till september in ohio!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @riche.1830
    @riche.1830 Před 3 lety

    Louisville loves Argo. You won't here it on the radio, but some great real country music around - Argo, Childers, Sturgill, John Wesley Godwin, Turnpike Troubadours, etc.

  • @Rj7733
    @Rj7733 Před 3 lety

    My Great Grandma would tell stories of how her father once a month would take his horse drawn wagon from New Marion Indiana to Cincinnati. He'd go there to get kegs of beer, and return several days later, and have gypsies to come and stay. He apparently was an excellent Irish mandolin, and banjo player, so they'd drink the beer and play folk music day and night.

  • @ericanthony8455
    @ericanthony8455 Před 3 lety

    I haven’t stopped listening to this album since Jeremy Hutslar told me about it. I’m so fucking glad your dedication is paying off. Same with Jeremy Pinnell.

    • @ericanthony8455
      @ericanthony8455 Před 3 lety

      And you can still punch me. At least I can brag about it.

  • @sherrisexton5188
    @sherrisexton5188 Před 3 lety +1

    Can't wait till the black swamp art festival

  • @bryanfryman2935
    @bryanfryman2935 Před 3 lety

    ok I see you old friend....good job!!!!

  • @tomanderson6547
    @tomanderson6547 Před 3 lety

    Great tune in this damn song fits me to a t. I left ohio for higher ground

  • @ChrissyHFollowerOfJesus

    💞

  • @boblilley4517
    @boblilley4517 Před 4 lety +5

    Great song AND video. What neighborhoods was this filmed in. I tried to figure it out, but I couldn’t quite get them all.

    • @dandelaney3105
      @dandelaney3105 Před 3 lety +1

      It was almost all filmed in Main Strauss in Covington, KY and in Newport, KY... very little or none was filmed in Ohio.

  • @englandbengal
    @englandbengal Před 4 lety

    WHO-DEY!

  • @daveburr2861
    @daveburr2861 Před 3 lety +2

    Finally got out of Ohio at 28 years old. I live the Kentucky life now lol

  • @jacksonheldman3521
    @jacksonheldman3521 Před 3 lety +4

    Perfect mix of Ryan Bingham and Tyler Childers with a little bit of Zach Bryan
    Stay unique to your sound

  • @kimberleybokhoven3730
    @kimberleybokhoven3730 Před 4 lety

    See you in NC? Or meet you half way? We can tear up the night anywhere right?

  • @Azriel-ben-Abraham
    @Azriel-ben-Abraham Před 3 měsíci +1

    I've left here and co.e back more than a few times ... even if you're not a Native Ohioan theres a strange draw to it all

    • @Panthersigma
      @Panthersigma Před 2 měsíci

      Lived all over the country and no matter where I am , Ohio is always home

  • @jerryshaffer7978
    @jerryshaffer7978 Před 4 lety +1

    Is that Dave tickling the ivories?

  • @Kari1984S
    @Kari1984S Před 8 měsíci

    Damn i miss him.. get it figured out good buddy see ya soon.

  • @craigdameron
    @craigdameron Před 9 měsíci

    I love Arlo's songs, have all his albums, but my favorite is Arlo McKinley and the lonesome sound, every song is an A side

  • @toddcarman2553
    @toddcarman2553 Před 4 lety +4

    💙💚💙💚💙💚💙💚💙💪💪

  • @SoundsLikeBlueJenes
    @SoundsLikeBlueJenes Před 4 lety

    Thanks Blaney.

  • @kengreer5515
    @kengreer5515 Před 3 lety

    Sweet Tyler Childers tshirt

  • @blueskymut
    @blueskymut Před 2 lety

    Who’s the seated guitar player towards the end?

  • @zachbussie
    @zachbussie Před 3 lety

    Never wanted to stay never wanted to go till i heard this song. Hoosier by birth. Its a trap. Been here for 10. See 100 more to go unless that ground still stays fertile

  • @TheStengso9o
    @TheStengso9o Před 3 lety

    Need more Arlo and less B105! Red Dirt Snakes will rise!!