American Aquarium, "Wolves," // GemsOnVHS™
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- čas přidán 26. 01. 2023
- Back in 2009 or so, I first started listening to the band American Aquarium. The album "Dances For the Lonely" had somehow found its way to me, and the sound was rockin, fresh, and with a focus on songwriting. I probably had, as a careless teenager with absolutely no money to my name, pirated it. Sorry BJ. Anyway, it was a lifelong affair and I have since kept close track of their releases, and bought many of them. So when I had the opportunity to go out to North Carolina and meet BJ Barham, I took the trip.
We met out where he lives, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The band was playing a festival at the college he dropped out of to pursue music full time. I wasn't sure what I was expecting to find. Sometimes you meet musicians you respect, heroes as they say, and they're a little underwhelming. You find them jaded, or spiteful, or proud, or just not amiable as you'd hope. Nothing wrong with that, of course. Everyone is human, even songwriters you love. BJ, however, turned out to be not only a genius writer, but an awesome guy. He made me feel welcome and inspired immediately, as he does with everyone around him.
I'm sure it wasn't always like that. Throughout the weekend I heard stories about less than stellar times, about drinking and dead-end days. But what I'd found today was someone with a good deal of wisdom, a devoted husband and father, and still a class songwriter and performer. We talked about finding success, about our favorite songwriter's like Adam Carroll, and just about life. I tagged along with him for the weekend, recording at his home and old haunts. I can't recommend the guy enough if you haven't listened, and if you have, well, you know how special this is for folks like us.
If you liked this field recording, you can check out BJ's other tunes on all streaming platforms and on Spotify at open.spotify.com/artist/7nSYc.... You can find them on Instagram at @americanaquarium.
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American Aquarium is about to head out on tour! Check out their tour dates at www.americanaquarium.com/tour, and find out what they're up to on Instagram at @americanaquarium.
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Love A.A. they're right up there with Lost Dog and Matt Heckler for me, and B.J. definitely belongs on the gems channel. Awesome video. Thanks guys.
Yeah, BJ is way up there for me as well.
I love BJ, he seems like such a genuinely good guy. I happened to see American aquarium as an opener without knowing anything about them around 2013-2014 and I was immediately a fan
BJ is a true song writer, every song paint's a picture and tells a story. His live shows are packed with energy so if you get a chance, buy the ticket..
Agreed. He is up there with greats to me, like Adam Carroll.
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Agree! I’m a huge Adam Carroll fan!
There's nothing like seeing the opening shot & thinking, "Ho! I've been there before!"
Oh, love those chord changes, great song!
Chords and lyrics below folks
Cadd4 x3301x
E7 x20100
Intro C Cadd4 C Cadd4 / C E7 Am Em Fmaj7 C
Verses C E7 Fmaj7 C x4
Chorus C Cadd4 C Cadd4 / C E7 Am Em Fmaj7 C
Interlude C E7 Am Em Em7 Fmaj7 C
Bridge C Cadd4 x8 / C E7 Am Em Fmaj7 C
Outro C E7 Am Em Em7 Fmaj7 C
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
I knew I'd be a drifter since the day I turned sixteen
Watching my dad fix up cars and the smell of gasoline
I just wish that someone took the time to warn me
'Bout those evil things that lie beyond the trees
[Chorus]
'Cause when the wolves are hungry, the wolves they'll eat
I just wish these wolves would get their claws out of me
[Interlude]
[Verse 2]
And I've never been any good at every sticking around
But I'll always be the one that'll let you down
Seems like my feet start running before they hit the ground
Just wish they didn't always take me to the wrong side of town
[Chorus]
'Cause when the wolves are hungry, the wolves they'll eat
I just wish these wolves would get their claws out of me
[Interlude]
[Bridge]
Yeag I could see the fire in their eyes, the blood on their teeth
And they could smell the fear in my bones and hear the shaking of my knees
The beautiful image, yeah the sweet amphetamines
I just wish these wolves would get their claws out of me
I just wish these wolves would get their claws out of me
[Outro]
There arent too many things I find better than an original song played on a J45,.
Especially a Wine Red 60s J45.
Fucking great song BJ. Great song.
Thank you for this
Good job on your recovery🖖
Soo good I had to listen twice! Keep up the good work on finding these amazing artist. Gemsvhs you have opened my eyes to music I would of never found!!
Thanks for comin.
I know all about those hungry wolfs Peace and Strength to you my Brother
From Youngsville. Very cool to see this on one of my favorite channels.
Saw A. A. At Bristol a few years ago…songs of theirs are in my life, my loves, my pains and triumphs. Super glad I found them and GO SEE THEM if given the chance.
they got a number of tours coming up - particularly solo tours
Instantly one of my favourite songs.
Awesome
Not fair man. Now I'm wiping snot off my mug and bawling.
Love AA/BJ. Just wish they can Tour Australia soon
Being a young and dumb homeless IV junkie for a dozen years, then getting sober made being grateful sooo very easy, and that made being sober a joy not a struggle 😇 hail Satan praise thyself
You are stronger then I am.
@@joseph2832nope, takes time mate, rehab failed many times so did prison. It just happened when I was done. You'll get there when you do. Be safe
Jam!!!!
As someone that's torn their ACL a number of times, its hard to see his foot position here.
beautiful voice!
That toning in the voice vibration hits authentically ~~~~~>💓°•○☆💕
my name, Guadalupe, means wolf valley, i think this song just became my anthem because i'm dealing with the same
Beautiful song and voice🎶👌
Damn fine song!🙏🎸
This is a great tune.
amazing
Beautiful
He makes me feel his uneasiness. Real great voice 🤟🏻
Great song😊
me all over. great song
American Aquarium rocks!
O'Neill, Nebraska July 15, 2023.
Great song! What kind of guitar are you playing?
It's a j-45
This guy fucking rips. Thanks for sharing
It's a great song but not sure about the shoes.... 😂
When you have nothing to prove, that's just what you do lol. I love BJ because he doesn't need a cowboy hat, boots or any of that aesthetic stuff to prove himself, you know? It's just the song, the writing, the emotions. He knows how to do it, it isn't cosplay.
Really good song but wolves don't use their claws for fighting or hunting.
Lucy wasn't actually in the sky with diamonds.
He's not actually singing about Wolves