(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (Johnny Cash Cover)
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Sp00ky season is probably my favorite season, so I'd be remiss to let it pass by without sharing an appropriately spooky song. Stan Jones wrote it, Burl Ives covered it, Bing Crosby, Vaughn Monroe...but Johnny's version is arguably the best-known today. Huge thanks to Josh for not only appearing in this video, but for suggesting the full-band approach, talking me down from my anxieties re: recording drums AFTER the guitar and vox take, and providing clutch mixing help when all the low-mid-frequency-heavy instruments started getting the best of me. This video truly wouldn't exist without him.
Special thanks as well to my Patreon patrons who allow me the opportunity to celebrate Halloween as part of my job, and to AVID for the sonic MVP of some of my latest recordings, the Carbon.
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Bass: Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass 77
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Camera: Canon SL2 w/ 24mm f/2.8 lens
Yippie Kay-O, my man. Thanks for having me.
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
You guys should start a band or something!
Seems like Carson’s voice and your Tele were made for this 🥰 fantastic harmonies too. Finally, super glad you’ve got Carson puttin “full band” stuff on his channel now 👍
Is this a Die Hard reference?
Josh your harmony here a amazing!!!!
This song is 70+ years old and has been recorded by dozens of performers. Some made the charts. This recording has to rank near the top.
This is one of the finest versions of Ghost Riders I have ever heard. I'm going to have to listen to a lot of Carson McKee's work.
A lot of wonderful performers have covered this song, and these young men are second to no one!
My dad loves this song. As a kid, I didn't realize the lyrics were well crafted and spooky.
Wonderful, and Carson’s voice is perfect. Thanks.
The bolo is a nice touch for this one!
Even better is that it tops a flannel shirt.
Goosbumbs when the voices blend. You made that song into something new.
Besides your awesome musical talents, you two always have such great production values. But this really stands out, with Carson’s vocals sounding so incredible. Hard to believe you can get such fantastic sound without being in a dedicated recording space, like a studio. Also noteworthy in this one are Josh’s look of intensity… and his wicked hairstyle! 😁
pretty sure that is a warm audio 47 up there. consider it $1k between the eyes.
@@ruthlesscutthroat4030 And it is a treated room even if it looks like a none dedicated space. Doesnt detract from anything though, these guys really are good.
And there's also the Kelly Factor in play ;)
Awesome, I prefer this to the original. Carson's voice is perfect for this. The slower tempo makes it easier to understand and more mysterious.
You guys are fantastic. Carson's voice is one of the smoothest, versatile and wonderful voice i've ever heard. Thanks
One of my favorite songs expertly done by 2 of my favorite singer/ musician duos.
Love the sound of that electric guitar.
With all due respects to Those Who Came Before, this is, imho, the best version of this song I’ve ever heard. Thank you.
Totally agree.
Really, better than the original , give it a rest
Charting versions were recorded by The Outlaws, Vaughn Monroe ("Riders in the Sky" with orchestra and vocal quartet), which topped the Billboard magazine charts, by Bing Crosby (with the Ken Darby Singers), Frankie Laine, Burl Ives (two different versions), Marty Robbins, The Ramrods and Johnny Cash.
Your choice?
I’ve not heard all the versions, but this is my favorite that I’ve heard. Sorry Johnny.
@@jamesbarros950 Same here, this is my favorite
This song always reminds me of the area around Grants New Mexico...dont know why but it does....eerie...
Carson, what a voice!! Josh, what a guitarist!!
Your voices together are always wonderful! Beautiful cover :)
OMG this so suits your voice Carson!
You guys are so awesome and inspiring.yall make me want to break out my old martin and invite some freinds over for a jam. Thanks for doing all you do.
Do it! Do it! There is nothing like a jam session.
Superb cover - I can't imagine it being done better.
I always thought what a perfect representation of hell this was. You're a cowboy, bringing in a herd to round-up can be a rough part of a rough job anyway, and you're given the devil's herd of demon cows to catch, and they will not be caught, and you can never ever stop trying until you do catch them, but you never can! 'Cowboy, change your ways today, or with us you will ride' indeed!
And you guys really did justice to an old favorite, which I guess is why I talked here more about the story than the performance -- your excellent performance told the story, made it believable, celebrated it and not yourselves. Which is all anyone can hope for from a good performance.
In short, nailed it!
Utterly brilliant cover there Carson (and Josh) - quite amazing, and every bit as good as any other version I've heard in the 69 years I've been on the planet - and for 54 of these, I've been a musician, but NOT anywhere near as good as you two
Same here, youngster...
Great cover. This is a great tribute to the original.
I looked it up, original was in 1940s looks like.
Funny. I never said it was Johnny Cash. I said it wasa great tribute to the original. No mention of Johnny Cash.
Carson is a world treasure
You brought back fond memories for me at 74 years old. My father loved this song and he'd be 105 now. My god I can only wonder what he would think. What a pair.
As a life-long Man In Black fan, that was a Pure T JOY to listen to!!!
Amen
Reminds you just how great Johnny Cash really was though.. Carson sounds bland in comparison
So CLEAR and CLEAN
Although I am not into country music….Wow. I do enjoy this cover.
Pure silky voice and perfect harmony! Thank you for posting.
Your singing really has progressed a ton, amazing performance by you guys
Wow! That was awesome, boys!!! There are covers...., and then there are COVERS!
Everyone that has previously recorded this song in whatever version, starting with Burl and Stan, is now jealous. You have set the bar. Full Stop.
Lovely to hear the full range of Carson's amazing voice. Great mix and wonderful performance. Thanks for leaving the outtakes in... always love those as part of these informal productions. You guys really are the best.
Carson’s singing is popping out! You guy’s folky style is really down to the earth while using all the simple contemporary equipments is great,
Flipping heck, this is so awesome.
Can’t get enough of your videos.
Lovely moist reverb on Carson’s guitar, great harmonies as ever. Big fan
Mmmoist!?
I am listening & more than ever I appreciate the diversity of music that my parents played every day while I was growing up. I love this song.
I so enjoy it when you two sing these older tunes, you put your own spin on it and you own it. Thank you.
Well, I was a bit worried because this is one of my all time favorites. I should have known this song would be in good hands by you guys. Great!
Carson, you’re voice is so great; the low end of it is captivating. Always look forward to see what you’ll do next.
When you two get with Toni Lindgren again do this but end up with Josh and her doing the Outlaws ending where they just start speeding it up faster and faster. You two did a wonderful job of it but the two of them ending it in a blistering fret burning guitar duel would be epic.
Carson's pickin' and vocals are amazing, as usual. If it has strings Josh can play it to perfection. Thank you, gents! Glad to see that Josh's hair has yet to meet a comb. 😂
Almost didn’t push this because I didn’t want this grand ol’ song to get ruined (I love it so and it hold a special place in my heart with my dad and I) - so I thought- I’ll give it a second, and with my eyes closed I heard a surprise-a wonderful damn surprise- it wasn’t a ruin to this song - it was a tribute to this song! I took a deep breath- relaxed and listened to the rest in a relaxed and comfortable state- thank you making this song a wonderful cover- great voices- great instrumentals - wonderful all round! ❤❤❤❤❤
Sets the new standard. Carson's voice and faces and Joshes picking and harmonies made me hear this as a whole new song. Thank you guys!
Cheers, Renee
Carson’s voice is perfect for this song. Josh is master of the guitar.
Love the spooky October tune! Thanks for posting as always you guys do the best covers.
Now I have this song stuck in my head. Thanks a lot, Carson. 🙄
That was brilliant! You covered it all. The bass vocals, the storyline intensity, the waa waa strum..and the eerie whistle.. that was sooooo cool. It's all in the execution and you executed! Thanks for doing this song! Rock on! 🤟
Wow. Is there any song you can’t do brilliantly? This is amazing. 👍👍
Excellent cover. It's not an easy song to do and you guys did it brilliantly. Thanks!
It's not fair that I can only like this once.
This is one of them standards most all guitarist's try to learn and play when starting out! (At least, back in my day it was!) It's an "easy" song to play, but "hard" to play it well! (Of course, you guys knock it out of the park!)
My favorite Johnny Cash song of all time
Outstanding as ever gents. Carson always sounds so good on Johnny Cash songs.
Carson voice is perfect for this. The best cover, as always.
GREAT JOB CARSON,LOVE IT!! MY FATHER HAS HIS OWN RADIO AND TV SHOW IN TENNESSEE AND HE HAS DONE THIS SONG MANY TIMES ON REGIONAL AIR HIM SINGING LEAD AND HIS AMAZING BACKUP HARMONY VOCAL TEAM,THEY SAY MY FATHER'S VERSION IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE SOUTHEAST AND THIS ONE Y'ALL JUST DID IS JUST AS GREAT AND MAYBE EVEN BETTER!! AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!!!!
I'm in my fifties and love all of these types of spaghetti western tunes.
I really appreciate that a few of the younger generation also appreciate classics like this.
There is hope for this woke world yet.
Thanks fellas !
Wow, Carson your control on those low notes in this song is a testament of your musicality and gift! Its a deceptively difficult song to sing without a well trained ( emphasis on TRAINED) Bass voice. Cash made it seem so easy because his speaking voice naturally hung around on such a low register that he didn't have to glide far for those low notes. While your cover of TEF's Sixteen Tons suggested a bit of a delightful outlier, this song proves you've had it in you all along! MORE!👍
The timbre of the vocal work absolutely nails it. Wow!
I sometimes think the cover band experience transcends the original as all are celebrating the achievements.
This is the best one I've heard but you are standing on broad shoulders.
Very, very good alright, the Bloke on the left remind me of a very young Micheal Caine, John Lennon and Buddy Holly, I have to say, (not just because all 3 wore glasses either) , lol, big fan of these guys so far already , only just discover them today,
That electric guitar tone is spot on👌
Very nicely done, you guys have amazing talent. Shame an angry beaver attacked Josh’s head on the way over to the studio.
Great addition to Carson's Country Corner.
You guys never cease to amaze and surprise even after all these years. We the fans live for these wonderful moments of the unexpected and how great they are. Love your work.
Great song, (I like the bolo tie for the western theme).
Carson, this is one of the best renditions of this song I have ever heard!
Carson, your range continues to amaze me. Keep the country favourites coming! You guys are sooooooo talented!
You did a beautiful job on this song......These great old songs must be passed down through the generations...Thank God for you guys.....
I've been a fan for years. You guys never disappoint. This is phenomenal!
Always thought this song was a metaphor. Until that night. Dear God, until that night!
I don’t know how you two manage to out do yourselves nearly every time. What a great arrangement. Beautifully done as always.
You and Josh make such a great collaborative team, from musical book reports in high school (that was the video that first got me hooked on following Josh years ago), to Ghost Riders, and everything in between. Keep that great music coming!
First heard the Vaughn Monroe version when I was a pup, -- and that's what Carson just brought me back to ... nicely done you two ... nicely done --Yippee-yi-o, yippee-yi-ay :)
That lads vocals are on another level absolutely fantastic!!
How have I missed this excellent version?! Congratulations; brilliant 👏👏
This reminded me of the blues brothers and got me thinking. Please cover something they did. Like sweat home Chicago or something. Some blues baby.
Mr. Cash claps his hands for sure. This is an excellent cover, grabbing profusely the very soul of the original.
I have to say that Carson's voice fits this song better than all the others put together. Outstanding vocal. I will listen to this one over and over.
I had to pull out my bull whip and crack it for this one. Nice baritone vocals and playing.
You always look like you are having SO much fun doing these songs. Always a pleasure to hear. Thanks.
Now you've gone and done it, crossing genres like there's nothing to it. I have enjoyed this tune for...well a longer time than I care to admit. This is beyond special, I have looped this for over an hour; and I love playing with you. Thank you.
Carson, your voice is perfect for this song - didn't know you could go so low. Takes me back a while. Thanks for bringing it back and making it memorable again.
check this out: ua-cam.com/video/yFqqcQCZQl8/v-deo.html Carson is awesome.
F#2 in this song, I think he could go at least a full step lower
This gave me a joyous feeling as I was listening. The cares of the day just faded. Thank you both.
Oh, Carson, first rate❤️❤️👏👏🌈👏👏❤️❤️. This was a big sing back in the ‘50s, Vaughn Monroe. Your version is superb. Great sound. Great vocals. Thanks so very much. Love this sing❤️❤️👏❤️
Absolutely fantastic! A great example of 'less = more' in music!
I totally agree!
Killer vocals Carson. Great tune.
YESSS some Johnny Cash!!!! Get it Carson!
The bass and the drums man 😮
That transition was amazing and unexpected 😅
There's only two kinds of music, my grandma used to say - country and western. Great cover!
I remember hearing this when I was a kid (1950's). Nice job on this!
Great rendition, always been one of my favorites and you two do it justice.
Carson’s voice has evolved into one with depth, strength, full of depth and emotion. So good.
This is probably the best cover I have ever heard... Well done done guys...
Wow! Loved every note!💫💖💯
what a beautiful voice!!!! what a nice version!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wonderful rendition. The enunciation on this song has to be so clear to tell the story. This is some of the best that I have heard Carson do and in that deeper voice. Josh is his usual superb self on the guitar. A really fine work guys!
Absolutely great cover, your music is touching as always! The fierce face of Josh at the beginning fits perfectly to the song, thanks!
Can't wait to purchase ur covers CD. Both of u have mind blowing talent and have so many absolutely fabulous renditions. I'll pay whatever, I want that CD...
Great version! I've loved this song since I was a child.
Great voice Carson! I love to hear you sing! I'm a big fan of Josh too!
Pure gold in every way. Such fun!