Ryan Adams - Oh My Sweet Carolina - Live On Letterman

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 6 гру 2011
  • Ryan Adams performing on "Live On Letterman". Video ripped by GrimFish of the Ryan Adams Archive. To download the whole thing and other RA boots register at ryanadamsarchive.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 212

  • @judsonh1949
    @judsonh1949 3 роки тому +35

    Every saint is a sinner with a past, every sinner is a saint with a future. Keep making your music Ryan Adams ...❤️

    • @louieo.blevinsmusic4197
      @louieo.blevinsmusic4197 2 роки тому

      The thing with Bridgers was unforgivable tho. Love Adam’s music but he’s a bonafide asshole.

    • @alfonsorubio2094
      @alfonsorubio2094 2 роки тому +4

      For sure we need him despite of other considerations he's a genius
      Please come back.

    • @ronaldjaybelin520
      @ronaldjaybelin520 5 місяців тому

      Whatever, and I could care even less about the accusations, they’re tactical distraction from this song being not something Ryan wrote..I wrote this and 97% of everything he’s released or not released

    • @ronaldjaybelin520
      @ronaldjaybelin520 5 місяців тому

      All a distraction from the deceit de facto

  • @PapaSmurf11182nd
    @PapaSmurf11182nd 7 років тому +59

    The uncanny moment when the live version is better than the recorded one.
    Astounding.

    • @brandonburdick7820
      @brandonburdick7820 5 років тому +3

      That's every Ryan Adams performance....

    • @fredericstevens086
      @fredericstevens086 3 роки тому

      Agreed. Beautiful. (Even without Emmilou Harris.)

    • @dianwilson4840
      @dianwilson4840 11 місяців тому

      Agreed. I don't think the combination of ELH' voice with Ryan's worked out on the record. This is perfect.

  • @johnsinclair6170
    @johnsinclair6170 5 років тому +44

    One of the greatest live performances by anyone ever. I've listened to this every day, for months.

  • @JohnVC
    @JohnVC 7 років тому +14

    Letterman must be super proud that he's hosted some of Ryan's best live shows. You could probably hear a pin drop in the studio.

  • @veronicabuda4762
    @veronicabuda4762 Рік тому +5

    My daughter introduced me to Ryan Adams when she was in high school. He's awesome!

  • @johnsinclair6170
    @johnsinclair6170 5 років тому +19

    "I ain't never been to Vegas but I've gambled up my life. Buildin' newsprint boats, I raced in sewer mains. I was tryna find me somethin', but I wasn't sure just what. Funny how they say that some things never change." The level of poetic mastery there is fucking unreal, especially in the broader context of the song. Fucking mindblowing. Nobel in literature time.

    • @ronaldjaybelin520
      @ronaldjaybelin520 7 місяців тому

      Thankyou , the penning process and the time when I did write it in South Carolina is crystal clear

    • @ronaldjaybelin520
      @ronaldjaybelin520 7 місяців тому

      Thankyou albeit we don’t have your credentials.. I wrote this and it’s about S car

  • @kennethward4985
    @kennethward4985 Рік тому +4

    I'm 64, grew up with so much amazing music, yet somehow Ryan has worked his way into being my 2nd favorite artist, right after Van Morrison. I cannot pay him a higher compliment than this.

    • @ronaldjaybelin520
      @ronaldjaybelin520 5 місяців тому

      Don’t even trip over aligning those two… I wrote this , it derives from nothing Morrison copies

  • @GeneSlyman
    @GeneSlyman Рік тому +5

    Wow is the only word, achingly beautiful. Ryan Adams is the most underrated singer-songwriter of all time. It's insane more people don't know his music. They're loss.

  • @sdustin7986
    @sdustin7986 2 роки тому +5

    Letterman’s favorite musician was Warren Zevon. He has impeccable taste in music. What a gift he left us. Thanks, Dave.

  • @jdynorock
    @jdynorock 10 років тому +81

    Ryan is, as time will show, one of the greatest writers/performers of our time.

  • @benjongwalling9093
    @benjongwalling9093 8 місяців тому +1

    Ohhh the beauty of underrated songs and artists. Someday I'll come to hear you sing live, Ryan.

  • @sonicfoxxmusic4281
    @sonicfoxxmusic4281 7 років тому +18

    OK...THAT'S IT...i'm giving up song writing today.....how can anyone compete with this amazing human being??

    • @sonicfoxxmusic4281
      @sonicfoxxmusic4281 6 років тому

      Only kidding...i penned the words to MESSIAH by Helena Softley...google it and keep your eye on it.

  • @patrickmahoney6442
    @patrickmahoney6442 8 років тому +15

    Hard to put in words how good this is.

  • @bw5785
    @bw5785 3 роки тому +4

    What isn’t there to love. You are extraordinary Ryan Adams. Stay safe

  • @PaulWilliamGibson
    @PaulWilliamGibson 4 роки тому +7

    Perfect. As good as it gets in my opinion. What a talent.

  • @bspringsteen
    @bspringsteen 5 років тому +5

    Will always Love you Ryan, stay strong.

  • @rhadastanfield8010
    @rhadastanfield8010 Місяць тому

    That Harmonica?! Is right out of heaven!!!!! Love me the Ryan.

  • @Russcausier1
    @Russcausier1 9 років тому +89

    Nobody beats this guy he's untouchable

    • @timetowatchstuff3737
      @timetowatchstuff3737 5 років тому

      I think you might be onto something there

    • @louieo.blevinsmusic4197
      @louieo.blevinsmusic4197 2 роки тому +1

      Isbell, Elliott Smith, Moreland, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes… just to name a few. IMO

    • @donlaporte9322
      @donlaporte9322 6 місяців тому

      ​@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197Isbell isnt on this level. Just isn't, even with his recent rise. Don't get me wrong. While he is a massive talent, there's only room for a very select few here.

  • @bryanhunt8375
    @bryanhunt8375 10 років тому +13

    i swear his voice is getting better with the years. Cant wait for another tour

    • @trugritt
      @trugritt 10 років тому +2

      boulder co in 3 weeks
      he decided a long time ago live to sings with the sweetest beautiful voice versus the one he used on early studio .. gorgeous

    • @MrRondonmon
      @MrRondonmon 9 років тому

      Bryan Hunt because he isn't strung out on heroin lol.

  • @geoffreyvanvugt6227
    @geoffreyvanvugt6227 Рік тому +1

    Tears in my eyes, So beautiful, Thank you Ryan for this song

  • @davidjames81
    @davidjames81 7 років тому +10

    thank you, Ryan Adams, for being around in my lifetime

  • @gratefulskid
    @gratefulskid 12 років тому +3

    I recently saw Ryan play solo in Denver and it was one of the best concert experiences of my life! And I have seen hundreds of shows over the last twenty years. He has an amazing gift and it's great to see him happy and healthy. He is also very funny and could make it as a comedian if you wanted to.

  • @vickytaylor9604
    @vickytaylor9604 4 роки тому +3

    Just the Best ever ! So happy I saw him in Cleveland many years ago ! Needs to be in the Rock Hall !

  • @golfball150
    @golfball150 8 років тому +55

    How does Ryan Adams continue to write songs that go straight to my soul?

    • @heathermcgill4898
      @heathermcgill4898 6 років тому

      Michael Pollock he didn't write it

    • @noahjamesgose9825
      @noahjamesgose9825 5 років тому +5

      He absolutely did write this song. What are you thinking?

    • @scudmtbuoy
      @scudmtbuoy 5 років тому +3

      RYAN WROTE THIS, dumb ass.

  • @menandmice
    @menandmice 8 років тому +23

    The best living songwriter in the world. By far. This song and "La Cienega just smiled" are his best songs. Pure masterpieces.

    • @danielfallon4526
      @danielfallon4526 6 років тому +2

      Mika - if you like Ryan, you should check out his good friend Jason Isbell (if you haven't already). Another incredible songwriter living among us.

  • @CallingBergen
    @CallingBergen 8 років тому +26

    Ryan Adams´ concert on David Letterman show is one of the best things on the internet. Thank you, Mr. Adams, for making my life easier and better for me.

  • @menandmice
    @menandmice 8 років тому +4

    Incredible response from crowd! 100% deserved.

  • @Tod7763
    @Tod7763 12 років тому +3

    jeffphillipsacoustic, you said it. It's the emotions he invokes with the purity of voice and amazing lyrics. RA is a gem of a musician that needs to be savored. He's one of the singer-songwriter greats that deserves to be in the same league as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon et al

  • @menandmice
    @menandmice 8 років тому +10

    He knows which song to perform! This is his masterpiece.

    • @golfball150
      @golfball150 7 років тому

      I it's more like he knows how to write music and lyrics, since he does most of his own material.

    • @menandmice
      @menandmice 7 років тому +3

      Either way. "La Cienega just smiled" and "Come pick me up" are also masterpieces. Ryan Adams is best the contemporary songwriter.

  • @Badmoodboy
    @Badmoodboy 12 років тому +1

    Another GREAT American story teller. He'll make you cry and make you smile - but you ain't gonna be left emotionally untouched. Thanks for this fab post. I had not seen it before and I love RA.

  • @PaulWilliamGibson
    @PaulWilliamGibson 5 років тому +3

    It doesn’t get better than this

  • @tkcarr1969
    @tkcarr1969 5 років тому +2

    I came here because he's been in the news and had never heard him. A fierce talent and I'll listen to more. Also, I had a guitar once that looked just like his. A Grammer Ace that was made in Nashville.

    • @springheeledjack165
      @springheeledjack165 5 років тому +2

      Ignore the news, this guy is a lot more than just the latest metoo witch.

  • @14wAYNE
    @14wAYNE 6 років тому +6

    Never tire of this. Sublime.

  • @rjb-nc8rh
    @rjb-nc8rh 9 років тому +6

    This guy is such an incredible artist. This music continues to touch my soul every time. What a wonderful gift.

  • @DANLEO5
    @DANLEO5 3 роки тому +1

    ..sweetest winds blow across the South

  • @blackhookpress3477
    @blackhookpress3477 8 років тому +7

    One of my favourite Ryan Adams songs and one of the best drifter songs ever.

  • @lanag9318
    @lanag9318 5 років тому +3

    He sings like an angel here on earth ,one of Gods precious gifts of love to us.

  • @deniserenard1777
    @deniserenard1777 2 роки тому +1

    So beautiful

  • @co94
    @co94 2 роки тому +1

    Ridiculously good

  • @emerckx53
    @emerckx53 5 років тому +2

    Like him or despise him Ryan Adams shits talent...

  • @MrInnis2
    @MrInnis2 12 років тому +1

    Ryan will go down as one of the greats, if not the greatest to those who actually enjoy music and artistry. He is getting better if thats possible and his live performances bring out the best in his amazing songs, especially recently. 20 more years please Mr Adams.

  • @slackjack4
    @slackjack4 10 років тому +9

    amazing......this guy is in the zone always when on stage.

  • @devinwebb0
    @devinwebb0 9 років тому +95

    in all seriousness how the fuck can someone go to this page and click on that dislike button. whoever they are they need a damn hug or something

    • @glenharris8563
      @glenharris8563 9 років тому +3

      Devin Webb damn straight either extremely bad taste or bad drugs id say the man is a genius

    • @DougCamfield
      @DougCamfield 8 років тому

      +Devin Webb maybe some people had no idea that ryan adams wrote the song and they thought he was doing a terrible cover of the zac brown band? just a thought because i have no idea other than that.

    • @hannahlegrand2611
      @hannahlegrand2611 8 років тому

      agreed!!
      this is such a beautiful and well written and preformed piece of music!!
      captivating!!!

    • @crobarus
      @crobarus 8 років тому +2

      must have been Hillary or a Hillary moron

    • @sonicfoxxmusic4281
      @sonicfoxxmusic4281 7 років тому

      You raise a good valid point Glen Harris. Is this guy a genius. He'd say "NO", if somebody mentions the word to him...but here's the thing, i'd say a big fat POSSIBLY..and that he is in that area but in order to hand out an opinion i need to qualify why i'm saying POSSIBLY
      .
      A while back, a few years back, an Aussie decided to get to the very root of what GENIUS means, ACTUALLY MEANS, as it seems to be a term these day banded around and out to anybody with some talent.
      The Aussie interviewed many, many folk, thought of/regarded as genius and one main thing floated to the top of his question lists...one word.
      OBSESSION or practice in a single area(10,000 hours of it..he states). If my memory serves me correctly he actually referenced Chinese pianists who start out at two or three on a piano and by the age of 14 they are blowing folk's minds on a stage somewhere in the world...and being labelled as ...GENIUS.
      It seems to come down also to DEDICATION, to that one thing. In Ryan's case, he seems to have an ability to knock up and out song after song, after song. An opinion at this point. I think Brandon Flowers is the same. When THE KILLERS took a break recently and Brandon was interviewed about why he carried on solo he said the same thing at every interview. He needed somewhere for his creation to go.
      IT SEEMS VERY MUCH ABOUT BEING AND STAYING RECEPTIVE AND OPEN.
      It seems very likely that it's also more about something that Ryan stated in his interviews. Neil Young has quoted the same....as have many more who write to excess and that is this. When a writer/artist opens themselves up for ideas to manifest through them..it's damned hard to stop those ideas coming through. Some will understand what i'm droning on about here..many won't get it.
      So, how can i prove my point?...very easy. For the last eleven years i've lived with everything i've mentioned above(except RYAN). Let's refer to it as extreme writing. For years most folk i knew would have a conversation with me and afterwards they'd come out with something like "YOU DON'T HALF TALK A LOT" or "DO YOU EVER SHUT UP" or "ARE YOU MANIC?" and a 1001 other questions..but eventually i realised they all led to the same place. Becoming a writer/lyricist was the perfect channel.
      SO I DID...and have never looked back. Recently i even heard that word genius banded around about myself(yehright!!). I LAUGHED OUT LOUD and for good reason. It's NOT genius in how most people view genius..but it's more about cold hard dedication and practice, practice, practice.....then more dedication..and way more practice. I, like Ryan, have written thousands of lyrics, in my case..and whole songs..every lyric on every song on SONIC FOXX MUSIC(Think PRACTICE again here)
      Here's a final thought though. I don't play guitar, i don't write music, i barely sing(for demos every now and then..if somebody doesn't turn up) and i've never been in a band...and i used to push a mop around floors for a living.
      So, how, pray tell me, have i managed to collaborate and co-write a song called THE CHILD by URBAN SEASCAPE which just had the following review from a former top critic who seems intent on hedging his bets??(for full review go to youtube and tap in THE CHILD by URBAN SEASCAPE).
      THE CHILD by URBAN SEASCAPE(Critique by John LaStrada)
      " "....the child that once, was me"...COMPELLING. This is a winner. I wish you luck with this. Far, far better than the fluff offered by radio and commercial music hawkers. CHALK THIS ONE UP TO THE WIN COLUMN SONIC FOXX UK"
      Maybe John LaStrada knows or senses something...the song is flying at the early stage.
      Enjoy,
      SONIC FOXX,
      SONIC FOXX MUSIC......."because lyrics matter"

  • @menandmice
    @menandmice 8 років тому +6

    A brilliant song.

  • @codeyes1982
    @codeyes1982 9 років тому +4

    incredible Ryan, best on the planet. long may it continue.

  • @jamesreber8068
    @jamesreber8068 5 років тому +3

    Greatest song writer of all time

  • @fisherman356
    @fisherman356 9 років тому +2

    one of my favorite artists for a reason, great performance.

  • @lanag9318
    @lanag9318 5 років тому +3

    He is the best singer songwriter in tbe world .His music is so heartbreakingly beautiful I have so many memories from it. I just love him.Sing to me beautiful music man.I love the way you melt my heart.

  • @vickieg9326
    @vickieg9326 11 років тому +2

    the performance of this song is truly amazing. why minimize it with trivial comments regarding hair and dress? seriously! i've listened to this song over and over today.

  • @lodonog
    @lodonog 6 років тому +2

    Fabulous song & Ryan really reaches the soul

  • @timetowatchstuff3737
    @timetowatchstuff3737 5 років тому +2

    So fucking beautiful it's ridiculous!

  • @glennathea
    @glennathea 5 років тому +2

    OMG! Goosebumps hearing you sing and play this❤️

  • @bgierat
    @bgierat 3 роки тому +2

    I think it’s his best work

  • @vickytaylor9604
    @vickytaylor9604 5 років тому +1

    The year I saw him. I am still stunned.

  • @frankhibbert1831
    @frankhibbert1831 8 років тому +15

    You don't need to be a southern boy to love this one, just American.

    • @paulmatschull1923
      @paulmatschull1923 7 років тому +11

      Frank Hibbert
      You don't even need to be American my friend.

    • @marcuswall3857
      @marcuswall3857 7 років тому

      You don't even need to be that

    • @demisfoster10
      @demisfoster10 6 років тому +1

      I'm a Brit, and it hits

    • @SPONSONBY
      @SPONSONBY 5 років тому +2

      Can I be English and like it?

  • @tinasturgeon4730
    @tinasturgeon4730 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely Amazing! Thanks so very much! 🧡 Much Love!

  • @crobarus
    @crobarus 8 років тому +8

    Real good country music. (real)

  • @123juneau
    @123juneau 7 років тому +6

    Its been decades since I have been moved like I am by this song and this man and his guitar. Neil Young and Dylan back in the 70's were the artists who came close.

  • @skyefawn
    @skyefawn 12 років тому +1

    will there ever be a time when this song doesn't make me cry...

  • @dblazter1
    @dblazter1 6 років тому +10

    our modern day Dylan

  • @rowdyhoo
    @rowdyhoo 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful, haunting song.

    • @lanag9318
      @lanag9318 5 років тому +1

      I agree with you .his music. is hauntingly beautiful.

  • @fredericstevens086
    @fredericstevens086 3 роки тому +1

    I love this guy.

  • @charlesdonahue133
    @charlesdonahue133 11 місяців тому

    It's not a song, it's an anthem.

  • @TheCarter1979
    @TheCarter1979 8 років тому +12

    dude this shit is epic

  • @14wAYNE
    @14wAYNE 6 років тому +9

    The best performance of his finest song?

    • @rquan61
      @rquan61 6 років тому

      I really like the version he done on Colbert it was fantastic also

  • @tconnarn
    @tconnarn 12 років тому +2

    "The sweetest winds; They blow across the South" ♫♪♫

  • @johnnycampana3002
    @johnnycampana3002 Рік тому

    he has a sweet disposition

  • @alexd2227
    @alexd2227 9 років тому +4

    Just incredible…

  • @lanag9318
    @lanag9318 5 років тому +1

    Your music goes straight to my heart.

  • @reveddro319
    @reveddro319 Рік тому +1

    I support R.A.

  • @Karkar82
    @Karkar82 9 років тому +3

    i love this man!!!

  • @adamkane8175
    @adamkane8175 7 років тому +2

    im sorry...not really my style of music...just kind of stumbled here but holy shit!.....this dude is a on a whole other level...ive never seen anyone so into it...fuckin amazing

  • @brotherleejr4550
    @brotherleejr4550 6 років тому +2

    beautiful sound

  • @user-cg3hb6kw9b
    @user-cg3hb6kw9b 5 років тому +5

    Well I went down to Houston and I stopped in San Antone
    I passed up the station for the bus
    Was trying to find me something but I wasn't sure just what
    I ended up with pockets full of dust
    So I went on to Cleveland and ended up insane
    Bought a borrowed suit and learned to dance
    I was spending money like the way it likes to rain
    And I ended up with pockets full of 'caine
    Oh my sweet Carolina
    What compels me to go?
    Oh my sweet disposition
    May you one day carry me home
    I ain't never been to Vegas but I gambled up my life
    Building news print boats I raced in sewer mains
    I was trying to find me something but I wasn't sure just what
    Funny how they say that some things never change
    Oh my sweet Carolina
    What compels me to go?
    Oh my sweet disposition
    May you one day carry me home
    Up here in the city it feels like things are closing in
    The sunset's just my light bulb burning out
    I miss Kentucky and I miss my family
    All the sweetest winds they blow across the south
    Oh my sweet Carolina
    What compels me to go?
    Oh my sweet disposition
    May you one day carry me home
    May you one day carry me home

  • @johnbyrne8735
    @johnbyrne8735 9 років тому +1

    This is fantastic

  • @keiterbrich
    @keiterbrich Рік тому +1

    Tonight’s the night

    • @keiterbrich
      @keiterbrich Рік тому +1

      Tonight’s the night it’s going to be alright

  • @matthewmclaughlin4787
    @matthewmclaughlin4787 5 років тому

    Fantastic song. Timeless. Was lucky enough to catch him in concert in Tokyo in November 2016 during his first ever tour of Japan. My mother had suddenly passed away two months previous to that concert and this certainly put a few bandaids on my soul..................He is like a modern-day Dylan in some ways. Fantastic songwriter, better singer than Dylan (I know I will get tomato-ed by Dylan fans for saying that but it's true), better guitarist too. However, nobody can beat Dylan in terms of the quality of his lyrics, or I should say, to be more accurate, the quality of his POETRY. As Dylan really is a poet, not just a singer and musician.
    Ryan Adams gives me hope that there still are some good songwriters around. In fact, I'm sure there are plenty of them around - the problem is the mediocre pop market drowns out all the good music with its crappy noise.
    The line where Ryan sings "I was spending money like the way it likes to rain" reminds me of the line "she spends my money like water falls" from a Townes Van Zandt song.

  • @billymiller2643
    @billymiller2643 5 років тому +1

    A true genius a very talented man..

  • @andrewisdizzy
    @andrewisdizzy 6 років тому +1

    Hot fire. Listening here in Oct 2017

  • @fadinboy
    @fadinboy 12 років тому +1

    Or maybe he's seething with pain again and wants to relive it. When I saw him (just before this performance) he played this on piano and dedicated it to his Grandma, who had just passed away. It was beautiful but he seemed real down in the dumps about it.

    • @dsroaddogg
      @dsroaddogg 3 роки тому

      Ryan is pain. Pain is Ryan.

  • @wrightsmith2051
    @wrightsmith2051 6 років тому +1

    So nice and wonderful.

  • @matheusceara1
    @matheusceara1 7 років тому +11

    Congrats I love your song

  • @fredrickmayo6271
    @fredrickmayo6271 7 років тому +2

    Awesome.

  • @gflong2010
    @gflong2010 5 років тому

    A genius of the human soul.

  • @Zag3381
    @Zag3381 5 років тому +2

    He reminds me a lot of Neil Young. Wonderful.

  • @hinoo__1031
    @hinoo__1031 4 роки тому

    my favourite song ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lanag9318
    @lanag9318 5 років тому +1

    What a beautiful soul to sing music like this.

    • @thesimple6264
      @thesimple6264 4 роки тому

      www.google.com/amp/s/www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ryan-adams-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-emotional-abuse-by-seven-women-794117/amp/

  • @JoseHernandez-tn1qx
    @JoseHernandez-tn1qx 4 роки тому

    wigga i aint even from carolina and this is soul touching..

  • @erichaheidrich4593
    @erichaheidrich4593 5 років тому

    Truly amazing..

  • @crystalballgazers
    @crystalballgazers 3 роки тому +1

    🙌🏼

  • @linasakuragi6726
    @linasakuragi6726 11 років тому

    a waiting for this man.........

  • @jpanicacci
    @jpanicacci 12 років тому +1

    Oh my sweet Ryan. If we weren't both married..... :)

  • @lanag9318
    @lanag9318 5 років тому +3

    Sing to me beautiful music man I just love you.

  • @tamas11safar
    @tamas11safar 11 років тому

    best version of the song, especially the harp

  • @Hamandcheesemuffins
    @Hamandcheesemuffins 11 років тому

    i

  • @gregbatters1390
    @gregbatters1390 Рік тому +1

    Poet

  • @darrenwilsonV2
    @darrenwilsonV2 12 років тому

    hard to argue with that!

  • @mordred612
    @mordred612 8 років тому +3

    bona-fide badass

  • @kristopherd.carroll5851
    @kristopherd.carroll5851 7 років тому +1

    amazing singer/songwriter chillin like Dylan

  • @bingowings65
    @bingowings65 12 років тому

    When he sings a song like that, he can shave one side of his head and wear a bin bag for me. Just off the chart - love this guy.