Im at a point in my life where this has changed everything. I just got out of a bad engagement, im broke, i have very few friends. But i have one best friend. That's all i need, and i need to trust my creativity to take me where i need to go. I had heard this before, a few yesrs ago, but i hadn't experienced enough life to fully appreciate it. Thanks, Shakey.
I'm in a very similar period in my life experiencing the same things and worse. This sort of music really brings it all together for me. When I was in that relationship the vibe was "folk punk" 😂 I'm growing.
When I first started listening to Shakey Graves my go-to were the audiotree sessions, but it's so nice to find that every time he records it live, it sounds entirely different. I have not heard two recordings that are alike.
Madison! My first time listening to good ol Shakey was listening to the Late July video here on this same channel.. I have listened tp Late July countless times. I am dying to see him live.. just like Mike Hartwick I stumbled across shakey carelessly... It is one of the best musical experiences ever when you stumble across something so great.
@@jkernow3165 lol you beat me to it. When I read the storm drain comment first thing that popped into my head was Pennywise making this music to lure children in.
@@georgegetson7393 I mean how much of a danger do you really think that is? As far as problens your car could have go if you're at all a good driver you should be able to drive while barely if ever looking at the speedo and still maintain a safe speed. Plus did anyone say it was "so hip?" or did you just project that? Edit: guessing you thought the word "love" in OP meant that he thought the speedo being broken was "cool". In case you aren't too in touch with the younger generation (lol), they (we?) tend to use the word "love" sarcastically a lot in that kind of sentence structure. e.g. "love how you just made a really offensive comment and then moved on like it was nothing" - used that as an example because us younger folk are usually offended by something
The last conversation I had with my father before he passed was how he need to listen to Shakey Graves and at the funeral my stepmother was consistently playing native ritual flute music and I took over and played shaky and we all felt the energy shift because we all knew how my father wanted to be remembered
Jhonny Cash was the first thing that came to mind ! Beautiful ! Really digging Shakey... been listening to his stuff for 3 days straight ! LOVE the Audiotree sessions ❤❤
I love you all that stood behind Shankey Graves. You kept me connected with my grandpa in a good way. He shared his tasted of grass and I showed him my new tasted of grass... and he loved it before he passed. I'm sad he couldn't hear you before he passed away. I woulda loved that time with my grandpa
This was pure shakey not sure what happened but just not the same as this today. Come back to us!! Missing you Shakey Graves the original soul felt musician you were.
You ain't alone! I've been staring at my guitar for that last couple weeks because of Shakey. It's incredibly daunting, starting out, but I NEED to be able to play like he does.
@@johnmoshier3497 Chords are easy enough, just google them. As for picking, just listen to his tempo. He plucks the lead notes of the chord, E and A usually, and strums twice for the most part I think.
Lyrics🎶 I see a girl that’s blue like the sea When I go to sleep you know that she see me too Standing around like the popular kids I see a girl that's blue like the sea When I go to sleep you know that she sees me too Standing around like the popular kids Hoping Saint Peter will let us in too He says if you value your life stay off the drugs If you value the drugs stay off the map If you value maps you better travel son If you don't want to travel than you better run I knew a king in his purple throne He had some trouble so he's all alone now Oh I used to bring him little presents from time to time He'd sit me in his castle and he'd pick my mind He said if you value your heart stay on the road If you value the road stay on the top If you value the top you're gonna suffer son If you don't want to suffer then you better run Well I see my boss in his practical suit I'll toss him in the cellar won't give him no food When anybody tries to tell him what to Do he holds his breath until he turns blue He says if you value your job stay out of crime If you value the crime stay out of doors If you value them doors you better lock em son If you dont want to lock em you better buy a gun So finally I saw a snake in an apple tree You know I didn't trust a word that he hissed to me He said it must be gettin awful lonely tryin' to save the world Just buy a collared shirt and try and fuck some girls He says if you value your limbs stay in the game If you value the game stay in the style If you value that style you're a sinkin sun If you don't want to sink then you better run
if value your heart stay on the road. if you value the road stay on the top. if you value the top your gonna suffer some. if you dont want to suffer than you run
Been watching this exact video on/off for like, a decade now. That first minute expository on somgwriting seems to hit me exactly where i love music as a whole. Every artist that has truly spoke to me does exactly what he said. What a phenomenal songwriter, man of words, and instill cant play that damn guitar riff the way id like to. Like someone else here said, its crazy when you have a favorite version of someone's song, and this is my favorite version of one of my all time favorite songs.
Well I see a girl, that's blue like the sea; When I go to sleep, you know that she sees me too. Yeah just standin' around like the popular kids, Hopin' Saint Peter will let us in too. Well 'e says if you value your life, stay off the drugs. If you value the drugs, stay off the map. If you value them maps, you better travel some, And if you don't wanna travel, then you better run yeah. Yeah well I knew a king, in his purple throne, Though he had some trouble, so he's all alone now. Well I used to bring him little presents oh from time to time He'd sit me in his castle, and he'd pick my mind He said if you value your heart, well stay on the road. If you value the road, oh stay on the top. If you value the top, oh you're gonna suffer son, And if you don't wanna suffer, then you better run, oh Yeah well I seen my boos in his practical suit, Gonna toss him in the cellar; won't-a give him no food. Yeah you know and anybody tries oh to tell him what to do, He holds his breath until he turns blue. Yeah he says if you value your job, stay outta crime. If you value the crime, stay outta doors. If you value them doors, then you better lock 'em son, And if you don't wanna lock 'em, oh you better buy a gun, yeah Yeah well I saw a snake in an apple tree, And no I didn't trust a word that he hissed to me, NO Yeah he said it must be gettin' awful lonely tryin' to save the world, Just buy a collared shirt, and try to fuck some girls. Oh he said if you value your limbs, stay in the game. If you value the game, stay in that style. If you value that style, you're sinkin' son, And if you don't wanna sink, then you better run, Yeah you better run, yeah Yeah oh you better run Yeah mmmm
Shakey just gave me the perfect title for my new video: "The Forever Struggle"- it was the perfect little term to define how we all feel when we are always 'upset' no matter where we are or what we are doing, once some time passes. So goes life.... Edit the Sad Parts
I cannot wait for stubbs bbq on 4/9/16. I am a 49 year old heterosexual male who has a huge mancrush on this dude. What a talent and an inspiration for all budding musicians. I learned I was Hardwired and didnt even know it.
I used to watch this and think how he feels now, looking back at saying this was his greatest song. I wondered if he still thinks that. I hope he does.
Anyone else hear the John Fahey influence in Shakey's guitar playing? Listen to "Beverly/Indian Pacific RR Blues" - there's a distinct similarity to when Shakey goes up-tempo in this song. I can also hear Fahey's influence in Late July. I'd be surprised if Mr. Graves wasn't a big fan of the guitar legend!
anybody here remember the video of Shakey Graves singing in a parking garage and being interviewed by a female reporter? can't find it-bully's lament maybe?
"Eric Clapton does not compete with Shakey in ANY way, shape or form." How could you possibly know that? They have never fought a death match with each other.
I love how with Shakey Graves you don’t just have favorite songs, you have favorite versions of songs.
And this is definitely my favourite version of this song. It's so beautiful.
Audio tree live but I love this version more but if im showing a friend or something I play audio tree but this one is my favorite
Yep. Been coming back for many years. Love you shakey
So true
I want to hit like 10 likes with you LOL you're spot-on buddy
I would love to crack a beer or two an just sit and talk to him, shakey makes music for the soul who agrees.
Im at a point in my life where this has changed everything. I just got out of a bad engagement, im broke, i have very few friends. But i have one best friend. That's all i need, and i need to trust my creativity to take me where i need to go. I had heard this before, a few yesrs ago, but i hadn't experienced enough life to fully appreciate it. Thanks, Shakey.
Wow. That's just a very good thing to hear, period.
Good music can do great things, so never doubt.
I'm in a very similar period in my life experiencing the same things and worse. This sort of music really brings it all together for me. When I was in that relationship the vibe was "folk punk" 😂 I'm growing.
I was in the same spot nearly a decade ago...ride on brother....keep on moving forward
beautifully written, hope your still being creative my friend (:
When I first started listening to Shakey Graves my go-to were the audiotree sessions, but it's so nice to find that every time he records it live, it sounds entirely different. I have not heard two recordings that are alike.
This is exactly what I've found. I just stumbled across him and that's it, I'm hooked
Madison Olinger yeah that's a thing this is my favorite recording of this song bar none the drain pipe makes it for me
Chet faker
Madison! My first time listening to good ol Shakey was listening to the Late July video here on this same channel.. I have listened tp Late July countless times. I am dying to see him live.. just like Mike Hartwick I stumbled across shakey carelessly... It is one of the best musical experiences ever when you stumble across something so great.
@@JACS1N1ST3R me too. My Mom showed me him.
Imagine hearing this coming out of a storm drain.
I once had one MOOOOOO at me in Denver.
Who needs a psycho clown when you got shakey!
@@jkernow3165 lol you beat me to it. When I read the storm drain comment first thing that popped into my head was Pennywise making this music to lure children in.
Almost died laughing
Man he did such a great job with the lyrics. The song and video is fire...I've spent years listening to this on repeat
still one of my favorite videos of all time. thank you for your storytelling through speech and song.
I can't believe how amazing and perfect his music is
this song is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..............love ittttttttt
My favorite version of this song. I wish artists recorded like this more. Sounds so much more authentic.
love how his car's speedometer is broken.
Daniel Banks love how somebody else noticed that! Lmao
Same ^^
Yes! nothing like driving and being a danger to other people on the road.. BUT IT'S SO HIP!!!
Daniel Banks simple fix: usually a cable ...right
@@georgegetson7393 I mean how much of a danger do you really think that is? As far as problens your car could have go if you're at all a good driver you should be able to drive while barely if ever looking at the speedo and still maintain a safe speed. Plus did anyone say it was "so hip?" or did you just project that?
Edit: guessing you thought the word "love" in OP meant that he thought the speedo being broken was "cool". In case you aren't too in touch with the younger generation (lol), they (we?) tend to use the word "love" sarcastically a lot in that kind of sentence structure. e.g. "love how you just made a really offensive comment and then moved on like it was nothing" - used that as an example because us younger folk are usually offended by something
The last conversation I had with my father before he passed was how he need to listen to Shakey Graves and at the funeral my stepmother was consistently playing native ritual flute music and I took over and played shaky and we all felt the energy shift because we all knew how my father wanted to be remembered
Thankyou shakey
I just happened across this artist now I can't stop listening to his music way better than that mainstream junk
I'd love to see him come back to play and record in this storm drain. Lots changed since then.
This needs more likes
how he explained perfectly what I look for in music
Jhonny Cash was the first thing that came to mind !
Beautiful ! Really digging Shakey... been listening to his stuff for 3 days straight !
LOVE the Audiotree sessions ❤❤
Colter wall has more Cash vibes he's like a mix between Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt
I love you all that stood behind Shankey Graves. You kept me connected with my grandpa in a good way. He shared his tasted of grass and I showed him my new tasted of grass... and he loved it before he passed. I'm sad he couldn't hear you before he passed away. I woulda loved that time with my grandpa
The stuff he records outside of a studio is my favorite stuff.
My 57 year old dad turned me on to shakey and i surprised how much i dig this guys style
This was pure shakey not sure what happened but just not the same as this today. Come back to us!! Missing you Shakey Graves the original soul felt musician you were.
that's it. im learning to play guitar so I can chill and sing this tune.
so.
damn.
good.
You ain't alone!
I've been staring at my guitar for that last couple weeks because of Shakey. It's incredibly daunting, starting out, but I NEED to be able to play like he does.
Jeff and the Quest I feel the same way with the banjo.
Anybody have a good tutorial on this yet?
@@johnmoshier3497 Chords are easy enough, just google them. As for picking, just listen to his tempo. He plucks the lead notes of the chord, E and A usually, and strums twice for the most part I think.
Patrick Warn yep hits that root note in the bass and then strums the rest of the chord
Still waiting for the droopy wieners reunion tour.
"If you value them doors, you better block em son" What a f****n beautiful tune my man. Big ups from Dublin❤
I thought it was “lock em”?
Love the way the speedometer is fucking up in the first shot.
I’m glad that he has continued to write about more than himself in his songs. To take what he sees in the whole world and put it to melody is amazing.
Lyrics🎶
I see a girl that’s blue like the sea
When I go to sleep you know that she see me too
Standing around like the popular kids
I see a girl that's blue like the sea
When I go to sleep you know that she sees me too
Standing around like the popular kids
Hoping Saint Peter will let us in too
He says if you value your life stay off the drugs
If you value the drugs stay off the map
If you value maps you better travel son
If you don't want to travel than you better run
I knew a king in his purple throne
He had some trouble so he's all alone now
Oh I used to bring him little presents from time to time
He'd sit me in his castle and he'd pick my mind
He said if you value your heart stay on the road
If you value the road stay on the top
If you value the top you're gonna suffer son
If you don't want to suffer then you better run
Well I see my boss in his practical suit
I'll toss him in the cellar won't give him no food
When anybody tries to tell him what to
Do he holds his breath until he turns blue
He says if you value your job stay out of crime
If you value the crime stay out of doors
If you value them doors you better lock em son
If you dont want to lock em you better buy a gun
So finally I saw a snake in an apple tree
You know I didn't trust a word that he hissed to me
He said it must be gettin awful lonely tryin' to save the world
Just buy a collared shirt and try and fuck some girls
He says if you value your limbs stay in the game
If you value the game stay in the style
If you value that style you're a sinkin sun
If you don't want to sink then you better run
Beautiful huh? Thanks for taking the time.
This guy! Finally, someone that can write a deep meaningfull lyrics with a snappy groove.
Shakey Graves I enjoy your music very much,thank you from outback Australia N.T
Shakey is one of the most musical guys I have ever heard. And I've heard lots.
The rhythm's and the melodies blow me away.
🆗😎🆒🎸🎼🔊☠️
ahhh this song completes my soul
if value your heart stay on the road. if you value the road stay on the top. if you value the top your gonna suffer some. if you dont want to suffer than you run
Sweet tunnel acoustics.
Been watching this exact video on/off for like, a decade now. That first minute expository on somgwriting seems to hit me exactly where i love music as a whole. Every artist that has truly spoke to me does exactly what he said. What a phenomenal songwriter, man of words, and instill cant play that damn guitar riff the way id like to. Like someone else here said, its crazy when you have a favorite version of someone's song, and this is my favorite version of one of my all time favorite songs.
I love the busted speedo in the beginning with the car haha!
glad i wasnt the first to notice haha
by far my favorite shakey graves song,,,,,,,,thank you
I love this man! Such a beautiful soul!
Some of the strangest places lend amazing acoustics to talented musicians.
The only man able to wear a fedora and be socially acceptable
🚬 Facts check out.
Trilbys are where its at. thats a trilby..
@@mikburton5028 what's the difference I have two hats from my great grandfather and idk what it is
Just the brim and most trilbys arent quite as stiff.
Ah well idk what they are but I rock them 🤣
the forever struggle
life's only objective
still one of my favorites
Artists like Shakey Graves convince me we don't live in a simulation reality. Can't simulate that kind of emotion!!!!
Best new artist EVER!
Keep keepin ON.
Love how you describe music and how people make it. ❤
I think its relavent to everyone life. Its just a really great song with truly amazing lyrics! Thankyou for it Shakey!!!
Seeing him like this reminds me of The Once-ler, this is honestly the best sound I can imagine ever hearing! Totally brilliant!
He's so likable :)
Never fails to bring me to tears.
one of my new favorites.
Just amazing, Go in like this Shakey!!!
Well I see a girl, that's blue like the sea;
When I go to sleep, you know that she sees me too.
Yeah just standin' around like the popular kids,
Hopin' Saint Peter will let us in too.
Well 'e says if you value your life, stay off the drugs.
If you value the drugs, stay off the map.
If you value them maps, you better travel some,
And if you don't wanna travel, then you better run yeah.
Yeah well I knew a king, in his purple throne,
Though he had some trouble, so he's all alone now.
Well I used to bring him little presents oh from time to time
He'd sit me in his castle, and he'd pick my mind
He said if you value your heart, well stay on the road.
If you value the road, oh stay on the top.
If you value the top, oh you're gonna suffer son,
And if you don't wanna suffer, then you better run, oh
Yeah well I seen my boos in his practical suit,
Gonna toss him in the cellar; won't-a give him no food.
Yeah you know and anybody tries oh to tell him what to do,
He holds his breath until he turns blue.
Yeah he says if you value your job, stay outta crime.
If you value the crime, stay outta doors.
If you value them doors, then you better lock 'em son,
And if you don't wanna lock 'em, oh you better buy a gun, yeah
Yeah well I saw a snake in an apple tree,
And no I didn't trust a word that he hissed to me, NO
Yeah he said it must be gettin' awful lonely tryin' to save the world,
Just buy a collared shirt, and try to fuck some girls.
Oh he said if you value your limbs, stay in the game.
If you value the game, stay in that style.
If you value that style, you're sinkin' son,
And if you don't wanna sink, then you better run,
Yeah you better run, yeah
Yeah oh you better run
Yeah mmmm
ok
He should become huge! He's so good!
Shakey just gave me the perfect title for my new video: "The Forever Struggle"- it was the perfect little term to define how we all feel when we are always 'upset' no matter where we are or what we are doing, once some time passes.
So goes life....
Edit the Sad Parts
I cannot wait for stubbs bbq on 4/9/16. I am a 49 year old heterosexual male who has a huge mancrush on this dude. What a talent and an inspiration for all budding musicians. I learned I was Hardwired and didnt even know it.
Anthony Arnold, ha gayyy
Anthony Arnold props to you for coming out and saying that
Dylan G oh, like you don't have a man-crush too
Brandon MacDonald As a bisexual male I personally say shaky is sexy
once you get hooked on Shakey there's no quittin til' you hit the grave.... pun intended.
1:09 for those regular visitors.
Man he said a mouth full..... I've been listening to you for over five years now.
My fucking man
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!
Newport Folk Festival!!! One of Best performances
Love his reverb unit.
His speedometer is shakey...
Perfect!
Forever the best version of this song
I used to watch this and think how he feels now, looking back at saying this was his greatest song. I wondered if he still thinks that. I hope he does.
He's so cute and that voice.
"baby dog strangled"....hahaha! Thank you for the recommendation. Made my day.
This song fkin rules
PHENOMENAL... just WOW!!!
this one is my favorite version
SOLID AS A ROCK! LOVE!!!
he is everything
Damn I miss this Shakey.
This makes me happy.
Hell ya man good songs!!!! Keep it coming #shakeygraves
Anyone else hear the John Fahey influence in Shakey's guitar playing? Listen to "Beverly/Indian Pacific RR Blues" - there's a distinct similarity to when Shakey goes up-tempo in this song. I can also hear Fahey's influence in Late July. I'd be surprised if Mr. Graves wasn't a big fan of the guitar legend!
Nice music to rise my bike home on
Number one thing the best best best on this is him having a cigarette in the top of the guitar bahaha this is my kind of fellow all day long
anybody here remember the video of Shakey Graves singing in a parking garage and being interviewed by a female reporter? can't find it-bully's lament maybe?
That was fantastic!
one of my favorite artworks
If you value the top, you're gonna suffer, son.
That line. What are you willing to give up for it?
I wanna play music with this guy
This is way more chill compared to the Audiotree version
I hear some Townes here. Love this guy.
+Amber Stafford I hear Blaze Foley, but it's in the same direction :)
He once said his finger picking is inspired by Townes
I thought so too
December 21, 2012, Shakey Graves gets a viral hit, reaching millions and ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity united behind his greatness.
A decade went by and he sold his soul.
@@eddiemartinez6027 yep
I also don't have a speedometer~! Lmao, I love this guy so much.
My favorite song :)
I never saw this, thanks for posting
Is this your favorite song of him?
Poetic mastermind. Wow.
Next drought me and my git fiddle are hitting tha nearest tunnel!
Jacob Beasley I thought I was the only one who referred to the guitar as a git fiddle. Haha. Awesome man!
Jacob Beasley.....that git giddle must be a southern reference. Been calling it that for 30 yrs as well!
the vibes
1:09 srry have listened to him already hes a interesting guy
Listen carefully to the king and the homeless man ...there is much to be learned.
great stuff..and good sound in that pipe
Both versions, boss level. We have all been a Runner.
Forever
This guy is amazing, just saw him live at Sasquatch. Eric Clapton does not compete with Shakey in ANY way, shape or form.
"Eric Clapton does not compete with Shakey in ANY way, shape or form."
How could you possibly know that? They have never fought a death match with each other.
William Paulson the world will never know unless they have a death match
shakey Clapton death fight 2k16. I'd buy the fuck out of those tickets
Idk man...
C'mon man
Blow it all seeing Eugene.
LOVE HIM
Trying to get this guy to old quarter acoustic in Galveston. Owned by by Rex Bell of Townes Vans Zandt fame..Come on down man!!! Would love you man!
I want to play this song to my in-laws.
Ya I think I'm running, fuck staying in style