thank you for the input. interestingly, I play this in the same key as jerry does. I think the answer simply lies in the fact that he has a richer sounding voice than me. I might try keying it down to suit my voice.
If I may so bold: the voice is a bit too high-pitched for Ray Charles or Jerry Reed (unless you want to put your own flavour to this song, you should try to lower the timbre of your voice, just to 'see'); the guitar playing is divine!
@FunkyFellaDaBassist Well, it is acoustic simply because I'm not plugged in--and the guitar has nylon strings which technically makes it a classical guitar. but the style isn't really classical. more blues.
Howaye 200000028. Fantastic to finally see someone has managed to get the guitar right and post this man! Been watchin that damn little snippet of the first verse with Jerry playin on the Porter Wagoner show for ages and was hopin someone would do a version so I could see how he played it! Sound fella! Cheers from Dublin:) Slán.
P.S I find it hillarious that you are that comfortable to play a song for the youtube world when you have just woken up and still in your pyjama pants.
I got news for you bud, I suspect Jerry Reed or Ray Charles would be delighted with this rendition. I know I was! You sing as well as you play, and you're 17? (So not fair!!) If anyone says anything other than "You sound great" and "Keep doing what you're doing", don't listen to em'!
aha, it's hard to find the right songs and right artists to sing. actually, i just found out i'm a "second alto" in school's chorus... that's the group of low low alto chicks!
@200000028 well I'll be the first to say it you do a wonderful job singing Murder in the City. And Nine Pound Hammer you done great as well, then there was Table for One, do you want me to go on? LOL
That was fantastic!!
TheFATMAN813 2 weeks ago
I'm impressed
stuco 1 month ago
yeah, you're really enjoying this yourself! You are awesome, great skills, damn talented.. ^^ keep it up!
wish i could play that as cool as you do ;)
kaifing 1 month ago
Awesome kid!!! Keep up the good work. Rock the blues broth'a! Rock'in & Rob Mad Mat
Mr1DudeMan 1 month ago
superb!
emwandosya 4 months ago
If you and your friends get only one person to buy your album...it'll probably be me.
loveroffolkmusic 4 months ago
Fucking awesome.
KingCodimus 4 months ago
awsomne pants! :D
Thijs0174 4 months ago
Great version!
pantano207 5 months ago
So what did you do today 200000028? Woke up and recorded a gem of a tune.
badbrian1 5 months ago
super talented
badbrian1 5 months ago
been a fan since I found your videos a while back. This is one of my favorites that you have done so far.
JoshButlerMusic96 7 months ago
thank you for the input. interestingly, I play this in the same key as jerry does. I think the answer simply lies in the fact that he has a richer sounding voice than me. I might try keying it down to suit my voice.
thanks!
200000028 7 months ago
If I may so bold: the voice is a bit too high-pitched for Ray Charles or Jerry Reed (unless you want to put your own flavour to this song, you should try to lower the timbre of your voice, just to 'see'); the guitar playing is divine!
MaistrePathelin 7 months ago
Amazing Voice !!
=)
SaidBoulahcen 7 months ago
The face at 1:45 says, "Hell yeah, this is the take."
JamieACampbell 7 months ago
Phenomenal.
JamieACampbell 8 months ago
Nice man. For some reason I was expecting this to suck, but you did Jerry and Ray proud. Plus I think we have the same nylon string guitar...
GuitarSwan 10 months ago
I think you did justice to both Jerry Reed and Ray Charles! Great version, Josh! ♫♫
MusicMan7gk 11 months ago
really cool!
keepthefunk 11 months ago
great!!!
ttjjmm2233 1 year ago
Excellent
Jerry Reed and Ray Charles are my idols and you did them justice.
Butsahurtin 1 year ago
Yo nice one!
Is this classical or acoustic guitar?
FunkyFellaDaBassist 1 year ago
@FunkyFellaDaBassist Well, it is acoustic simply because I'm not plugged in--and the guitar has nylon strings which technically makes it a classical guitar. but the style isn't really classical. more blues.
200000028 1 year ago
@200000028 Yea I know It's blues :) I'm a bassplayer myself. I was just asking about type of your instrument.
Once more, very nice played man. Keep it up!
FunkyFellaDaBassist 1 year ago
@FunkyFellaDaBassist both
stuco 1 month ago
did you use tabs? i can find any good ones, where do you think i could get some?
grimiesan 1 year ago
wish i could play and sing like that now. let alone when i was your age. i hate you josh. nice touch my friend...;-)
0mseanh0 1 year ago
Excellent!
greenulysses 1 year ago
i can't get tired of this video
luwuhl 1 year ago
fantastic! 8^)
artpam 1 year ago
Spectacular. You have a great voice.
stonehr510 1 year ago
GREAT JOB!
nobodysfaultatlanta 1 year ago
good job dude
dickjohnson474747 1 year ago
a-w-e-s-o-m-e
matiasrichards 1 year ago
josh! you continue to rock out EVERYTHING! amazing
kim
navyswimming87 1 year ago
Very nice playing! Not too many people can do justice to Jerry but you nailed it!
pshalme 1 year ago
Howaye 200000028. Fantastic to finally see someone has managed to get the guitar right and post this man! Been watchin that damn little snippet of the first verse with Jerry playin on the Porter Wagoner show for ages and was hopin someone would do a version so I could see how he played it! Sound fella! Cheers from Dublin:) Slán.
drunkenmaster13 1 year ago
Do you have tabs for this? I've been looking everywhere for the tab and can only find chords and lyrics
cammalcolm 1 year ago
hey ! would you mine doing a video of how to play this?? i can't find it anywhere and your purtty good at instructional videos !
onita92 1 year ago
Your voice reminds me a lot of James Taylor. That is a very good thing!
CallMeOtto 2 years ago
You're absolutely fantastic! Love your voice :)
rachelleelle7 2 years ago
P.S I find it hillarious that you are that comfortable to play a song for the youtube world when you have just woken up and still in your pyjama pants.
pedgeman 2 years ago
Mate this really showcased your guitar skill and you really do have a good voice. Don't sell yourself short mate, you are a class act
pedgeman 2 years ago
You carry this tune with the notes very closely and your rythm and timing on this song are fantastic. Thank you !
CFMARTIN4 2 years ago
keep up the good work.
chillbillly 2 years ago
This is so awesome. What a feel-good song!
imthiskid246 2 years ago
so sexy i mean it
lolaspalding 2 years ago
i think i'm in love with you.
carlyreed3 2 years ago
Where can i learn to play that song ???
Please answer
sunnyboyswitzerland 2 years ago
JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ps i love you
KMLang91 2 years ago
unreal. You're just amazing.
stephokal 2 years ago
Great Job! You have the chops for this kind of music! Post more!
flimflam4141 2 years ago
I got news for you bud, I suspect Jerry Reed or Ray Charles would be delighted with this rendition. I know I was! You sing as well as you play, and you're 17? (So not fair!!) If anyone says anything other than "You sound great" and "Keep doing what you're doing", don't listen to em'!
samswank 2 years ago
Awesome - I'll be watching for you on a label someday! Really very very good. Bravo! :)
Oblivia58 2 years ago
As Always, Awesome Job, You have a bright future in music.
Whutaguy 2 years ago
love it.
funkyVik 2 years ago
Really good, always a little skeptical when people cover Ray. You do a great job though. 5/5
Dingotech2000 2 years ago
You sound so much like James Taylor
jimemarsden 2 years ago
yer voice sounds great too!
zoeplankton 2 years ago
thank you! this song is in key better suited to my voice then a lot of the avett ones.
200000028 2 years ago
aha, it's hard to find the right songs and right artists to sing. actually, i just found out i'm a "second alto" in school's chorus... that's the group of low low alto chicks!
zoeplankton 2 years ago
yeah i sing bass 2 in my choir.
200000028 2 years ago
@200000028 well I'll be the first to say it you do a wonderful job singing Murder in the City. And Nine Pound Hammer you done great as well, then there was Table for One, do you want me to go on? LOL
Texascowboy47 1 year ago
great job!
Sofi725 2 years ago
You make everything look so easy and smooth. Nice job
Robin18us 2 years ago
very good
Ceb773 2 years ago
I think i see an avett bros picture in the back. nice cover
zerogravity724 2 years ago
love the nylon!
albrock87 2 years ago