Ray LaMontagne - For The Summer

[7172971729]

this is a 3 dose song .. medicine for the soul ...soothing like rainex on a windsheild or mash potato sandwich..

a treat nonetheless ..

[msmjserene]

5 lost souls, adrift in a sea of confusion and agony.

[johnnytackle]

Thumbs up if this song is making you want to leave from where ever you sitting right now!

[liberatedanimal]

@johnnytackle This song did make me leave from where I was sitting, then came the end and... I landed. lol

[Melodicwhisper]

This beginning sounds like "Ol' Man" by Neil Young? Awesome song! :D

[The19JHM]

No words. This is real!

[NawticJ]

His music reminds me of Neil Young...I bet he was one of his influences...

[Selekto]

@NawticJ ........and Joni Mitchell I bet.

[wist0301]

2 out of 134,934 people will inspire the country to unite and pass legislation demanding that their ears be cut off.

[PowerfulPunch]

How cant you like this guy?

[harajukugirl132]

Anyone here like Paul Thorn? You should. Just sayin'.

[pjcdrummer]

I just heard thei sonng on the radio WFUV90.7 ny what a great song how's the rest of the cd anybody know..?

[kpirwin]

I used to listen to Dan Fogelberg alot and sort has his sound I think what do other who read think ? sign Kenny and the by-yourself-band out of Yreka Ca. which happen to be 18 miles so. of the OREGON/ CALIFORNIA BORDER

[04autumnwind]

@kpirwin always thought he was the "new Fogelberg", you're spot on.

-long time Fogelberg fan

[Tflash13]

reminds me of driving off into the sunset on a long summer afternoon. awww I love music =D

[wikkedmelodies]

amazing track, I would say a little Neil Young meets James Taylor, timeless!

[TehNagiKing]

i´m just happy that still some really talented musicians are out there!

[candyxnell]

god i love this

[1966sgb]

this is sweet..as a cool summers breeze..driving into that golden sunset..before falls first freeze..........

i love it!

[TheRachMoll]

most amazing voice ever. <3

[biggiesmaus]

just saw him sunday night.

Holy fucking shit.

[VanillaCupcake91]

Thank you Next/Boo/Turner for introducing me to this song! :D

[eepmark]

hmmm, 2 dislikes. Must be people who've never heard a song that doesn't use Auto-Tune. Ray brings back real, honest, music.

[XxMyOneAndLonelyxX]

I love Ray! <3 my aunt just gave me copies of his CDs and honestly, I don't think I'd ever get tired of listening to him. It's just great chill-out music. Already can't wait for him to make another cd :)

[zilirt]

this song makes summer actually feel like summer

[131blondie]

Ray borrowed a few chords from Neil :)~

[jonny7373blue]

The "old man" intro shows your roots Ray, but you've taken this song to a different direction. Keep playing, 'cause I'll keep listening. Take it easy.

[lldeltav]

Ray, I love this song. I heard this first when my Dad passed away and even though the song has a different meaning it reminds me of my Dad's passing. This may seem kind of depressing but in reality it is very retrospective. Thanks for the wonderful music.

[MyLifeDigital]

2 people shaved their beards for the summer...

[koalanuggets45]

2 people aren't actually people.

[1MiSSD4]

@koalanuggets45  LoL

[WillardCritter]

Good Song

[xxkmr803xx]

This is always playing at my work <3

[Twenty47ep3]

i love this song..

[xSatori2x]

@emilynrory Good luck sister.... I was once in your shoes. Listening to tunes like this keeps everything in perspective...

[Willow1048]

Just saw Ray in concert on Friday,and I'm still walking on air. The best show I've seen in forever. Bravo!

[craigb81783]

@Willow1048 i sold my tickets.....thats not what i wanted to hear but it was expected. sold for a good cause im hoping, goin to see john butler trio instead up on the rocks that are red in about a month n a half.

[rangerthree]

1 person has no soul.

[Darkknight9955]

ds guy can't just do anything wrong.

[morbels]

Unknown depths of my heart are touched by this music. Ray Saves.

[emilynrory]

Just finished my second semester back at school (as an undergraduate, no less) after a 30+ year absence. Am now a single parent to boot. The lyrics "I am tired...Can I come home for the summer?" take on a whole new meaning now. Love you, Ray. Looking forward to the Boston show!

[Louis5724]

Keep singin' Ray.....you guys are awesome!!!

[snapplechick716]

I heard this on the radio today and my bf told me who it was and now i cant stop listening to him!!!!

[princehumperdinck]

AMEN!

[inuitfromin]

Your music moves my soul on such a deep level.

Come to Vancouver BC!!

[Mojojojo449]

67,843 views, 318 likes, and 0 dislikes, just the way I like it

[vreddy14]

been searching lyrics for months looking for this song... So beautiful =^)

[ixKilledxThexCookiex]

my dad introduced me to ray this weekend.

and now i'm completely addicted.

[bot010203]

I'm tired to, Ray.  But keep singin it brother. I'll listen forever.

[DJKovert]

@bot010203 best comment by far

[chillydotjeff]

Thankful that it's some decent road trip music out now. LOL!

[MrBourbonbosher]

I walked into a bar once wanting a whisky and this song was playing. I ended up asking the barman for tepid water on the rocks.

[nezmaful]

@Earthvobration360-I sm sn old fan of Neil Young, anyway, the first time I hesrd Ray I thought Neil had released a new CD.  Was I happy when I discovered his awesome talent for myself!

[muscatbr]

Ain't a man who likes to be alone...well isn't that the profound truth?

[thegu1tarman]

The song does have similarities to "Old Man", but from someone who performs both songs regularly, they are quite different. Rock on Ray!

[YamatoTake]

I think it's very significant that out of 48,969 views, not a single person has disliked this video.

[Shemegan2012]

my cousin introduced me to this and its so calming

[natyraaa]

finally Ray is famos like really famous...i lisen to Ray for a long time now and his voice..well it brings me joy

[theraccoun]

this sounds just like neil young's ole' man take a look at my life.

[KABLAMMO4567]

I hadn't listened to Mr Lamontagne before today. I now feel like an idiot. He is excellent.

[chillydotjeff]

@KABLAMMO4567 I know right?!?! Same here !

[Treva789]

@KABLAMMO4567 I love your comment ! I hadnt heard of him till March of this year. I acted like a nut...went to see him here in Cbus ! Blew us out of the watre, this painfully shy soul with this sound so amazing.

[voodoobrown1]

@KABLAMMO4567 first time for me, he is great!

[nochannel123]

@KABLAMMO4567 Don't feel like an idiot.... a lot of us did not find this treasure of a man and the artist that he is...he's one of my top 5 favorite amazing musicians. Ray has a very different and non- assuming persona...he's probably quite shy..yet, with such raw talent I think he finds it hard not to share with the world as he is a true gift. I am so glad you found his music and excellence.....an experience well worth being a part of !

[Run4TheRabid]

i wish this song went on forever

[Earthvibration360]

the first two riffs on the intro sound like Neil Young old man

[ksilometazolin]

@Earthvibration360 yup,he is a great admirer of stephen stills and neil young.there you go

[dragonflyjenn70]

I really like these guys, I saw them on Ellen and I can get into this!

[deitchy87]

if this is a form of country then i can get into this

[bot010203]

This song so describes my situation.  I spend so many lonsome miles and days on the road and my heart aches to be with the one I love, day after day. I'm very tired and I want to go home to be with her. Maybe I'll find a way to leave the miles behind and be with her the way I should be. I love you, Lezlie!

[knoxjay]

Recently discovered Ray , simply can't get enough , speaks from my heart it seems.

[newyorkerchick4life]

why is there only 34,945 watches??? he is the best singer ive heard in years. All music is now about being dumped and how hard life is to be famous. This man knows whats important. Plus he doesnt need that Audio Tune or whatever to sound good. Thumbs up if Ray gives you hope that music isnt totally gone

[nishsandhu]

heard this song in an off-beat bookshop when i was out today, so sweet :)

[LilsBells]

I am slowing killing the play button

[getreal6969]

I've always wanted, and more importantly, needed to travel somewhere exotic and serene.What I didn't know was that I would get there compliments of Ray Lamontagne and this song.Close your eyes and listen with your heart and you too will be on your way!

[jamesnm21]

Ray's got magic in his songwriting. No doubt.

[patter10111]

Wow I feel good! Thank you Ray!

[BUTTERTOOTHPUNK]

thanks Sirius coffee house for turning me onto this. So good!

[UTubist512]

Great slide guitar! Beautiful songwriting.

[Cujoxor]

130 likes, 0 dislikes, that just goes to show this song is to good to be trolled on

[bubsismoo]

Holy smokes...does he even HAVE a bad song?? I think I'm in love...

[lnnerPeace]

GO RAY!!

[IamRachaelXD]

No dislikes because it's real.

[Nic72able]

I've been waiting for an album like this since Young's Harvest Moon.

[feelinsublime187]

Just go ahead and get rid of that dislike button!

[lilwing80]

THIS GUY IS THE NEXT DAN FOGELBERG. NOT JAMES TAYLOR.

[manwithnoname123]

God, what an emotive singer Ray LaMontagne is. I just love it. And he really seems to be channeling some early 70's Neil Young and James Taylor here. And if there's a better pedal steel player on Earth than Greg Leisz, i sure can't think of him!

[downeybill]

its those unexpected changes in color and mood that remind me of joni mitchell. really nice arrangement too. so much subtler than what makes it to the top of the charts

[naveedavee]

sweet song, I can hear joni mitchel, sort of...

[JimHinCO]

Spectacular song - probably one of my favorites from Ray LaMontange. Such emotion in his voice.

[vastjosie]

This man's music is the most beautiful thing I have heard in a very long time. There is nothing this relaxing or peaceful on the radio nowadays. It is all mostly noise, not melody. This however, makes me feel so good that I could listen to him for days.

[DoubleG1968]

I am so relieved that REAL music is still being made.

[fatchickinla]

I have all of his music, all great stuff. Buy his songs if you love the music.

[booth431]

It's as though he's channeling Joni Mitchell and James Taylor...

[dreadedspaghetti]

I've just stumbled upon Ray LaMontagne in the past 6 months. He has restored my faith in knowing that talented, soulful, and artistically gifted musicians are still out there. I look forward to listening to more!

[mls633]

What? Only 7,614 hits on this video?

I've been listening to Ray for well over 2 years (in dog years).

This is my favorite. It made me seek him out on youtube.

Peace and thanks Ray!

Mark

[wheates00]

I fall in love each and every time I hear your voice! I LOVE it!

[Moses41135]

This really reminds of old James Taylor .. Fire and Rain type of stuff.

[hesterpie1]

Thanks to the Grammy Award nominations, I just discovered this artist, and am absolutely enraptured with what I am just now hearing. What an incredible talent. Makes me wonder what other fabulous artists I am missing out there? Magnificent!

[dankoch2010]

Great song.

[TalaJenta]

Ray is an absolute joy to listen to.

[MizzStormy]

Wow, I am so in love with his voice. Beautiful

[sammont85]

frelax!

[Dingsface]

sounds like old man by neil young!

the amount of effort ray puts into his songs makes it feel like everyone else is pretending to sing. amazing voice.

[robman8855]

0 peopl have no taste!!... oh wait...

[rgrochau]

So glad people are discovering this talented musician! Your music has captured my soul forever!

[snboring]

he's so otherworldly. he melts me.

[hidayahmahaleh]

such a nice song..

[SesameEyes34]

One of my favorites from the album!!

[weirdgrl99]

sigh, i could just sit with a book and listen to ray all day!!!

[Bizzby]

@weirdgrl99 You just gave me my plan for this weekend! Thanks!

[Partyman897]

@weirdgrl99 Definitely! hes my man crush haha

[chillydotjeff]

@weirdgrl99 ME TOO!

[hinerdad2000]

Hinerdad@aol Such a old voice in a young man very wise vocals, he has my attention!!

[colbyVas]

nice,when r u coming back to Providence?

[katyhatlady]

wonderful

[Sizzletube]

this was just to good , loved it

thumbs up

believe in love Trevor sizzzle

[robman8855]

Ray, you and Cat Stevens (Yusuf) just can't write bad songs... it just can't happen