Willie Watson - Rock Salt & Nails (Live @ Bristol Rhythm & Roots 2013)

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  • Willie Watson performs "Rock Salt & Nails" live at the 2013 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in Bristol, Tennessee.
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Komentáře • 330

  • @markolson9913
    @markolson9913 Před 2 lety +12

    Just realized this guy is in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs! Wish more country artists had cameos in western movies.

    • @boothl232
      @boothl232 Před 2 měsíci

      Great movie. I found Willie Watson through the band Old Crow Medicine Show.

  • @colbyjones8941
    @colbyjones8941 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Within 5 seconds of that harmonica my wife just burst into tears.. keep it up brother, respect

  • @shelbytaylorweaver1537
    @shelbytaylorweaver1537 Před 10 lety +129

    we need this kind of folk music in every city every weekend in the town square just bring your instruments and voices

  • @thewoodsystyle
    @thewoodsystyle Před 8 lety +96

    Willie was a main key in ocms sound. They haven't sounded nearly as good ever since. Loving his solo work

    • @natashacarterkyle4585
      @natashacarterkyle4585 Před 5 lety +2

      He was definitely a huge part of ocms . So was critter when he left and they did fine with Gil. OCMS are still one of the purest bands around even with willie being apart of Dave Rawlings machine now.

    • @zbomb33
      @zbomb33 Před 5 lety +1

      Natasha Carter Kyle saw them two nights ago, they are still amazing!

    • @eliletzer888
      @eliletzer888 Před 5 lety +2

      Met willie and ketch at amoeba in Hollywood both very cool and what a free show that night with Dave Rawlings machine

    • @CivilizedWarrior
      @CivilizedWarrior Před 4 lety +2

      I saw ocms in philly 6 months ago or so. They were still great, but god I missed Willie. It wasn’t the same. Been a fan for a long time but never got to see them all in this together lol

  • @hectorvilla2203
    @hectorvilla2203 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Soon as that harmonica hit I knew this was a hit

  • @Fpstup
    @Fpstup Před 10 lety +107

    No special effects, just a pure, vulnerable, honest voice

    • @shperemy
      @shperemy Před 7 lety +3

      very real music that tells real life stories, I just can't get enough

    • @susantjfl3147
      @susantjfl3147 Před 4 lety

      Perfect diction too, unmistakable lyrics.

    • @chrisezelle
      @chrisezelle Před rokem

      👍🏼😎

  • @TheodoreRooseveltGames
    @TheodoreRooseveltGames Před rokem +13

    Probably the best piece by this stunning musician

    • @TheodoreRooseveltGames
      @TheodoreRooseveltGames Před rokem

      I agree

    • @gregmilburn1783
      @gregmilburn1783 Před 6 měsíci +1

      He did do this song amazingly and it is my favorite version of it, but he didn't write it originally. It's been covered by many artists

  • @N8tiveSon807
    @N8tiveSon807 Před 4 lety +24

    Now thats a man whos paid his dues so pay him some respect and then some!

  • @armstrongqwerty9331
    @armstrongqwerty9331 Před 5 lety +174

    Let me tell you buddy...

  • @kl164p
    @kl164p Před 6 lety +14

    I accidentally came across him doing a Willie Nelson search and couldnt be happier with the results. Been jamming him ever since!

  • @jamescrawford7483
    @jamescrawford7483 Před 3 lety +14

    My favorite version of this song. He sang the 3rd verse which is my favorite but the one most people leave out.

  • @mikecostello624
    @mikecostello624 Před 4 lety +22

    Saw him perform this at the Grave Mountain Bluegrass festival (Syria VA) around this time. The Hillbilles all sat there looking like statues. They like "who invited Bob Dylan?"

    • @JodyKenyon
      @JodyKenyon Před 3 lety +1

      Hardly. Willie's voice is his own.

    • @mikecostello624
      @mikecostello624 Před 3 lety

      Not to central Virginians they seriously like "what the f%$k?"

    • @rvhill69
      @rvhill69 Před 3 lety

      I like Bod Dylan, but his voice sucks! This guy can really sing. What Dylan was, was a hell of a song writer.

    • @Stanley_117
      @Stanley_117 Před 3 měsíci

      Be cooler about throwing out the H word

  • @rvcar
    @rvcar Před 7 lety +14

    One of the most heartbreaking songs of all time 💔

  • @pcreplayerpcreplayer3780
    @pcreplayerpcreplayer3780 Před 5 lety +10

    On the banks of the river, where the willows hang down,
    Where the wild birds all warble with a low moaning sound,
    Down in the hollow where the water runs cold,
    It's there I have listened to the lies that you told.
    Now I lie on my bed and I see your sweet face.
    The past I remember, time cannot erase.
    The letters you wrote me were written in shame,
    And I know that your conscience still echos my pain.
    Now the nights are so long, my sorrow runs deep.
    Nothing is worse than a night without sleep.
    I walk out alone, I look at the sky,
    Too empty to sing, too lonesome to cry.
    Now if the ladies were blackbirds and the ladies were thrushes,
    I'd lie there for hours in the chilly cold marshes.
    If the ladies were squirrels with them high bushy tails,
    I'd fill up my shotgu

  • @Bova13
    @Bova13 Před 4 lety +10

    This is, by far, the best version this song.

  • @maryannbroadus880
    @maryannbroadus880 Před 4 lety +19

    This is about the most beautiful thing I've ever heard; Willie is transcendant. Joan Baez does a lovely version too on one of her albums.

    • @scottsrock4535
      @scottsrock4535 Před 2 lety

      Qql

    • @lindanorris2455
      @lindanorris2455 Před 2 lety

      BUDDY AND JULIE MILLER SING THIS TOO! GORGEOUS, AS WELL!

    • @petermcculloch4933
      @petermcculloch4933 Před rokem

      @@lindanorris2455 The Buddy and Julie Miller version is the first cover I heard of this song and remains my favourite.

    • @TheRealSumo
      @TheRealSumo Před rokem

      Tyler Childers does a good job as well

    • @kthstefani
      @kthstefani Před rokem

      Check out the Steve Young version.

  • @thiafalcone2622
    @thiafalcone2622 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I lived this song ... too many times

  • @teddison11
    @teddison11 Před 9 lety +56

    Just saw this guy yesterday at freshgrass bluegrass festivale, and I was totally blown away. Just this small little guy up on stage with SUCH a powerful voice, so authentic and real. It was definitely a magical moment watching him play.

    • @johngenoese6338
      @johngenoese6338 Před 9 lety +4

      +Ted Miller I saw that as well. Really something, wasn't he? The read deal.

  • @harbienotherbie7890
    @harbienotherbie7890 Před 5 lety +11

    Bring a tear to a glass eye 😢. I love it

  • @charleshanna2089
    @charleshanna2089 Před 3 lety +4

    Willie !
    You absolutely Tore That Up fella !
    That was a grand performance !

  • @bluegrassy1
    @bluegrassy1 Před 10 lety +25

    Perfectly lonesome sound for the lyrics. Willie's the best old sound in newer artists. Love it!

  • @jbblackley
    @jbblackley Před 9 lety +21

    Stark. Powerful. Emotional. Real. One for the ages. WW is an incredible talent and he's doing it his way.

  • @heathsavage4852
    @heathsavage4852 Před 2 lety +4

    Shades of Hank Williams. Stark and splendid. Love it. You got a new fan, Willie.

  • @ajs96350
    @ajs96350 Před 4 lety +10

    Willie is what I liked about OCMS.

    • @carinm.bonifacino
      @carinm.bonifacino Před 3 lety

      Yup! Me too.

    • @stevoschannel4127
      @stevoschannel4127 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Saw ocms last year, and frankly was disappointed…it was more of a “show” than great old timey music they USED to do…noticed ww was missing, didnt really know him by name but now ido, fantastic.

  • @TheWilliegray
    @TheWilliegray Před 8 lety +8

    Seen him twice now and looking forward to seeing him again. A superb singer!

  • @MothersPills
    @MothersPills Před 5 lety +12

    Love the sound Willie, music at it's best, clean guitar pickin, voice that carries with the wind. You take me on a journey, great song!

  • @nanahaiaustin9885
    @nanahaiaustin9885 Před 4 lety +2

    My mammaw used to sing those old mountain murder songs.Long black veil, Knoxville girl, and others this takes me back.Glad that sound is alive still.

  • @remianrecords5764
    @remianrecords5764 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a great example of a cowboy song.

  • @susantjfl3147
    @susantjfl3147 Před 4 lety +8

    Willie Watson sure sings his heart out. Voice of an angel too.

  • @ZachByrd
    @ZachByrd Před 6 lety +8

    Squirrel has never been sang more beautifully.

    • @sartainja
      @sartainja Před 3 měsíci

      Is that Willie’s nickname?

  • @AlphaBravoCheeseCake
    @AlphaBravoCheeseCake Před 3 lety +2

    UK here. YES

  • @coupe662
    @coupe662 Před 5 lety +5

    found about watson and him covering this song a few years ago. I have always fellt that this song meant a lot to me. he kicks as in the movie ballad of buster scruggs. the cool thing is that I recognized watson in the movie playing a gunman. so glad I found his music and also being able to see him in that cowboy flick. i also know about his previous music before his "solo" times. very special voice , hes awesome!!! thanks for doing what you do

  • @tonyabonds3207
    @tonyabonds3207 Před 5 lety +5

    Oh my. I’ve got goosebumps on top of goosebumps. That amazing voice!!!! ❤️❤️

  • @takeahikemt8931
    @takeahikemt8931 Před 3 lety +2

    I love your music has gotten me out of the deep dark place I have been

  • @LC-bp4my
    @LC-bp4my Před 2 lety +5

    Hace mucho tiempo que nadie me llegaba hasta lo más profundo del corazón ni me ponía los pelos de punta de esta manera.. Cuanto talento. Gracias❤️

  • @henrietteholder8667
    @henrietteholder8667 Před 9 lety +6

    I love Willie's voice. So pure and so sweet!. This is my favorite so far off his new CD.

  • @AsherPriddy
    @AsherPriddy Před 9 lety +8

    110 percent right there. So right so good. Pure gold.

  • @christoph404
    @christoph404 Před 5 lety

    buster scruggs brought me here, Willie was in the film as the kid, black suited gunslinger and Buster's nemesis, I didn't realise when I saw the movie that he was more than an actor but a genuine country singer of immense talent!

  • @winkx1426
    @winkx1426 Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent! 👌🔥 Tyler Childers sing this as well He's on my absolute favs..now you are! 👍 Great cover of this song! You killed it on Gallows Pole!!!!!!!!

    • @whiteyfisk9769
      @whiteyfisk9769 Před rokem +1

      Naw, willie is wayyyyy better, more soul, can actually sing etc etc. Plus Willie didnt say every single person in the south was raycist because they didnt want their cities burned down, peacefully of course, over some drug addict in Minneapolis who robbed a pregnant woman.
      Notice how Tyler doesnt tour much anymore ,yea Tyler, we Remember.

  • @kbirkey9
    @kbirkey9 Před 10 lety +10

    gives you just the right kinda chills

  • @oualidyahia2387
    @oualidyahia2387 Před 8 lety +14

    You ripped my heart out my dear friend.

  • @sundance2421
    @sundance2421 Před 2 lety +2

    Everything about this song, this performance, is perfection. I love it.

    • @jasoncurrent6609
      @jasoncurrent6609 Před rokem

      He was at my favorite festival several years ago. Fantastic artist..The festival died due to pure greed. Willie and his show there goes on. Prolly posted by a familiar entity. My tall tripod... awesome, just magical show. I was present enough to be a judge. Greed killed it.... ni question.

  • @danielgordon4873
    @danielgordon4873 Před 5 lety +2

    I first seen willie play on stage at the woody Guthrie fest. Great musician love his music.

  • @tom4526
    @tom4526 Před 9 lety +5

    Looking forward to seeing this guy in Chicago later this month. Appears to have a deep respect for the genre. Sorta rare in the current batch of folkies.

  • @shperemy
    @shperemy Před 7 lety +8

    can't get much more real, I love music that has meaning and tells real life stories

  • @Aaron-ge1hy
    @Aaron-ge1hy Před rokem +2

    Masterful!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😢

  • @PRRrailfan
    @PRRrailfan Před 10 lety +11

    Willie is awesome! One of the best singers out there! Can't wait for more of his vids.

  • @garylowery6216
    @garylowery6216 Před 3 lety +1

    He's even better to see brings it from the heart.

  • @ernestmitchell7088
    @ernestmitchell7088 Před 5 lety +1

    This guy gives me chills because he’s original.

  • @robertkreiling1746
    @robertkreiling1746 Před 2 lety +2

    He is just so talented !!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome

  • @CowboyMicke
    @CowboyMicke Před 9 lety +4

    This is so good!! I would love to see Wille Watson and Bob Dylan doing a duet.

  • @richardvaughan9994
    @richardvaughan9994 Před 6 lety +2

    I absolutely love the harmonica in the opening to the song,

  • @robinp2351
    @robinp2351 Před 5 lety +2

    A voice so unusual and real. Great storytelling!

  • @katewandmusik
    @katewandmusik Před 4 lety +2

    I absolutely love this. I covered this song because of your version Willie!!

  • @xgi36
    @xgi36 Před 5 lety +2

    WOW ! an amazing talent , strong voice , Thanks for sharing.

  • @MrCpolzin
    @MrCpolzin Před 5 lety +2

    Omg his voice... Wow !!!

  • @ccorneliaaa
    @ccorneliaaa Před 10 lety +30

    Is there anyone in the world that can sing as good as Willie????? No

    • @lumaz71
      @lumaz71 Před 10 lety +2

      try Trent Wagler of The Steel Wheels. :)

    • @anthonybrown9825
      @anthonybrown9825 Před 10 lety

      i love this fella

    • @ccorneliaaa
      @ccorneliaaa Před 10 lety

      ***** Okay, that's actually true!

    • @ccorneliaaa
      @ccorneliaaa Před 10 lety

      Anthony Brown Yes, he's awesome!

    • @ccorneliaaa
      @ccorneliaaa Před 10 lety +1

      lumaz71 I listened to them, and yeah he was very good!

  • @lisasez
    @lisasez Před 4 lety +2

    Written by UTAH PHILLIPS and impeccably formerly and beautifully performed by STEVE YOUNG..

  • @johnhands3288
    @johnhands3288 Před 5 lety +2

    Goosebumps, 10/10

  • @jasonpatriquin2596
    @jasonpatriquin2596 Před 3 lety +1

    How impressive is this, and let's the rough side drag.

  • @mikeplata3134
    @mikeplata3134 Před rokem

    Wow what a stud. Adding this guy you my playlist..

  • @thesongislove
    @thesongislove Před 6 lety +1

    Tells the truth and Willie you tell it SO WELL!

  • @acousticbill
    @acousticbill Před 10 lety +13

    Nice cover of a great Utah Phillips song!

    • @randyelliott9152
      @randyelliott9152 Před 5 lety +1

      Check out the Steve Young version...hard to believe this was written by the same guy that brought us Moose Turd Pie...We miss ya' Utah....

  • @Hellwyck
    @Hellwyck Před 6 lety +2

    Lovely song, lovely Bob Dylan impression, too.

  • @Name-ps9fx
    @Name-ps9fx Před rokem

    Wonderful singer! Never heard of him before, but he was mentioned in a Buster Scrugs video, which brought me here. Definitely a fan of him now! 😊

  • @nicholehikes
    @nicholehikes Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @Low-Fi-SCOTT
    @Low-Fi-SCOTT Před 2 lety

    Since 2016 this song/rendition/this video has gotten me through a lot.

  • @justinreynolds8384
    @justinreynolds8384 Před 6 lety +123

    50 dislikes were looking for Florida Georgia line. No sir real music here.

    • @katarysop4764
      @katarysop4764 Před 3 lety +1

      Never stop listning
      A song from a very best friend of mine sented to me the 1st night we live alon apart i love this song never let it go keep it to my heart

  • @NibblerRules
    @NibblerRules Před 7 lety +4

    timeless music...

  • @sarentgetimike4730
    @sarentgetimike4730 Před 4 lety +3

    This song here makes me think of my ex and a babby boy that once called me dad. Now it’s all a distant memory

    • @thesii213
      @thesii213 Před 4 lety +1

      Ah man. This comments hits me hard mate.

  • @TheZoeybear
    @TheZoeybear Před 8 lety +1

    Love this old song ~

  • @kamotetopz6776
    @kamotetopz6776 Před 4 lety +14

    This guy reminded me that there is a faster gun...

  • @mrrhum3311
    @mrrhum3311 Před 3 lety

    Willie Watson is doing real justice to Bruce Phillips' gorgeous song. What a beautiful, reedy voice!

  • @giampietrocerolini
    @giampietrocerolini Před 5 lety

    Can't understand why i do love so much this kind of music so far from my culture, but I do and Williw Watson is the top..........

  • @RDRobinson
    @RDRobinson Před 2 lety

    Last time I heard this song was when Doc Watson did it when he preformed at ETSU many years ago. Both versions bring a chill to one’s soul.

  • @MattsBaseballWorld
    @MattsBaseballWorld Před 3 lety

    This is something else... like and early early Bob Dylan for today. Can't wait for him to swing by up here in Canada.

  • @philmortlock259
    @philmortlock259 Před 5 lety +1

    Best freaking song ever

  • @karenganassi
    @karenganassi Před 5 lety +1

    Love you Willie !!!!!

  • @argonunya1543
    @argonunya1543 Před 6 lety

    This song is too relatable. My heart hurts.

  • @ryankates
    @ryankates Před 9 lety +1

    love this

  • @sudsy18
    @sudsy18 Před 10 lety +3

    So so so good. Thank you!

  • @everybodysalone
    @everybodysalone Před 10 lety +1

    Amazing!

  • @glennmuir5617
    @glennmuir5617 Před 6 lety +1

    A great tenor.

  • @maxmcgloin
    @maxmcgloin Před 3 lety +1

    Nice version. My favourite version is sung by Tony Rice back when he was with the New South in 1975.

  • @stevetate6684
    @stevetate6684 Před 5 měsíci

    Really good song keep it up man

  • @brucenlittlepictures
    @brucenlittlepictures Před 9 lety

    I saw him open for Tedeschi-Trucks a few months back. He's one of the best opening acts I've ever seen. Excellent performer.

  • @emilycaposella3799
    @emilycaposella3799 Před 9 lety

    There is just something so special about good, honest voices nowadays. Hard to come by. Just saw him open for the Avett Brothers, and was blown away!

  • @HaileMecael
    @HaileMecael Před 4 lety

    This kid has talent. I seen him play guitar, banjo and harmonica. Is there anything this kid can't do

  • @raymondperez1110
    @raymondperez1110 Před 6 lety +1

    Great Voice

  • @boothl232
    @boothl232 Před 2 měsíci

    I like this version but I love Steve Young's version. For those of you who don't know Steve Young, he wrote Seven Bridges Road which was recorded by his friends The Eagles.

  • @MrArtaque
    @MrArtaque Před 4 lety

    Thank you Coen brothers

  • @Raquel-vn6xw
    @Raquel-vn6xw Před 10 lety +1

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful..............

  • @haroldarmstrong8285
    @haroldarmstrong8285 Před 3 lety +1

    Would loved to have you and Tony Rice work on this one. List great!!

  • @agklu1824
    @agklu1824 Před 4 lety +2

    The harmonica 😭 what a soulful touch. Great rendition, even more so that it ripped my heart out.

  • @martinwall7297
    @martinwall7297 Před 5 lety +1

    as real and as good as it gets

  • @lisasez
    @lisasez Před 4 lety

    one of the best songs ever...

  • @TristinCunniff
    @TristinCunniff Před 9 lety +161

    Tyler Childers does an awesome version of this song, too!!

    • @BlsBls-gr1ll
      @BlsBls-gr1ll Před 6 lety +8

      Tristin Cunniff yea that’s my favorite version for sure. Tyler is the man.

    • @michaelbackhouse6758
      @michaelbackhouse6758 Před 6 lety +5

      Tristin, thanks for alerting me to Tyler Childer's version. I just love it and love his voice. Not sure though why he omits the third verse, 'Now the nights are so long...etc'.

    • @maxfromandromeda
      @maxfromandromeda Před 5 lety +3

      was just going to write to see which version people prefer. I love both

    • @philmortlock259
      @philmortlock259 Před 5 lety +5

      Can't stand his voice

    • @jimmyhill5987
      @jimmyhill5987 Před 4 lety +14

      Tyler’s version absoluteky does not compare to this version. Willie’s voice is by far the best. By far.

  • @lindanorris2455
    @lindanorris2455 Před 2 lety

    GORGEOUS!

  • @JollyGoodStuffWhat
    @JollyGoodStuffWhat Před 10 lety +2

    Brilliant!

  • @LoloCC1
    @LoloCC1 Před 10 lety +1

    Love this! Thank you