Joey Ryan "California" (acoustic)

[gewaar22]

What a captivating song. And the boy singing is as beautiful as both the song and its delivery.

[jesusskatesregs1]

5 dislikes? more like 5 douchebags.

[TheGreenerGardener]

How does this only have 56,169 views?

[kitchentablemusic]

Like it

[SAMKREATOR]

I was just thinking that i hope this never ends

[MrRoadkill88]

@joeyryanmusic- do you know a Josh Dizon?

[TheexploSionGeY]

I WANT the tabs for this song...!

[leetbean]

James Taylor - Carolina in my mind...oh wait......

[twlt4hcore]

this makes me want to go to cali!

[Julie15gtc]

Greg West of Billy Boy On Poison brought me here.Thank you Greg! Ryan, you're amazing.

[smlshaker]

looks like 4 people are out of state folk

[DaAnthoVid]

This song truly speaks from my heart and had me in tears by the end. I was born and raised in California but spent the last year living in Germany. Joey Ryan truly understands the love and appreciation one can have for their home (California). One could not put together a more beautiful string of words to descibe how truly wonderful and unique California really is. It's the place for me...

[sergejhh]

@DaAnthoVid ...and even the Germans love this beautiful piece of music. - Hello from Hamburg.

[goodbeerfinder100]

@DaAnthoVid I love California - so as a California native what do you think about what's been going on with tech in the Bay Area? Do you think the culture of thousands of H1Bs, Phds, and the rest have killed the laid back atmosphere? Did google kill the relaxing atmosphere? And what about the gang problem in LA? I've been to Cali a few times, and I feel the "typical Cali" image put into my mind is California of decades ago. Am I right or wrong?

[DaAnthoVid]

@goodbeerfinder100 Personally, my image of California holds very true to the scene where I first saw this song in a video on Vimeo called "Stella's Shasta Adventure" (Youtube won't let me post the link). The city and area that I live in is certainly still maintaining that laid back atmosphere that I love. While things might be changing in the south, I can only speak for the North State where I live.

[ctsuccess]

@goodbeerfinder100 Well, I'm an LA native, but I'm currently attending Stanford (for almost 4 years, I'm going to miss this place when I move to the east coast this year) and the atmosphere is still rather laid back...I visit Berkeley and SF quite a lot and the atmosphere there is also pretty relaxed. As for the gang problem in LA..I feel like that type of outcome is typical of urban settings? (whether in CA or in other states). And the gang issue is only present in a few parts of LA...

[ataaah]

I know a few PhD's - they can be very laid-back folks. Away from the major freeway corridors you will find such beauty and personality. Every city probably has bad areas, but also sweet neighborhoods - even cities with the worst reputations like Oakland and Richmond in the Bay Area. What hurts culture here is the car-oriented isolation and sprawl of suburbia, where you have to get in your car and drive to the park or the store; and the endless strip malls and parking lots.

[frizby22]

this song is amazing. why does it not have more views?

[finalexaminer05]

I love this fuckin song. Im gonna try to catch you in Birmingham, Joey, even though it will be my birthday.

im in auburn, alabama for school and i see that you;re on tour

for real, this song is fantastic

[coloradox]

Hey Goodwill - Show some freekin' GOODWILL and BUY the CD!!!!!!! This guy needs your support - not your freeloading!

Thank you!

[stooge100]

amazing!



[stooge100]

amazing!

[goodwilltx]

can anyone up the ep version of this? thanks!

[DeLaSouLaDe]

prop 8 ohhh prop 8 you are that one piece of californian legislature thats remains beautiful and great, you let us pretend like we are carefree and at the same time simultaneously, ruin the lives of all those gay couples we hate, i believe everyone deserves a beautiful place oo yes everyone deserves a beautiful place, that is of course unless you are gay and want to be married, if thats the case then stay the fuck outtttt. hooray for california!

[sylvanloc]

i Looove Joey Ryan.. he is soo hot. I have a life size cut out of him in my room and i practice making out with him!!!

[puplike]

@sylvanloc ...try actually making out with him :) :) (it was years ago, at cal)

[frizby22]

@sylvanloc you're clearly normal

[Jessiequinade]

At last, a song that truly expresses the beauty of golden California. Long live California.

[inbina93]

I love this song so much <3 so beautiful and simple

[moot8107]

What a beautiful voice.

[minabug13]

amazing <3

[violetskyye]

I have most of Joey's November 29, 2009 full band performance at the El Rey in Los Angeles. Amazing performance. I think you can just click on my screen name to see it. I have a lot of other great Joey Ryan videos up there, too.

[violetskyye]

I mean November 28, 2009. Oops.

[petercarbopivoter]

What a man...

[lilyroxxdude]

Joey ryan is amazing i love this song

[kekmcflavah]

this song it amazing

[ginafloss]

Something about his voice reminds me of Devendra, and I definitely like it.

[CMDrevello]

Bringin' Sleazy Back!

[joeythegiraffe]

may have to second the comment below!

Absolutely Lovely :)

[Soufian7Hakim]

bought ur album on i tunes

top class mate

[MindTheDrift]

the melodys are really great but the lyrics are shite

[ferrett102]

Saw him in Boston 2 nights ago. It was awesome. Played this new song "Permanent" it was great.

[Stanvar]

Saw him with Gabe Dixon in Pittsburgh last night. He was fantastic!!! Great CD. Best $10 bucks I've spent in a while!!!

[cheeseballworm2]

I'm going to watch you in clayton!

[audoin32]

GREAT ! :D

[lgmamaoftwo]

I agree w/ Violet..this song is perfection! I listen to this when I need to remember how lucky we are to live in CA!!

Cali is the place for me!!

Thanks Joey!!

[natefomoco88]

my name is joey ryan too (IIIIIII8

[fobmachine21]

yes...he's going to debut in ROH next week

[jiujitsu82]

You put your heart into this song. I'm from the valley & this song hit me like no other... Also heard your work on one of my favorite movies "Bella." I'm a fan & been following your work. hope to see one of your gigs soon. GOOD LUCK. : )

[violetskyye]

Joey is a great talent, and this is an amazingly beautiful song about my home.

[Gahembo]

my name is joey ryan too :O :D

[hanphilip]

can anyone send me this song?

[violetskyye]

I hate to get all legal on you, but, in fairness to Joey, you should download it from Itunes, not try to get a free copy. Peace out!

[LexisaurusRex]

i grew up in California and my family relocated to South Carolina....this song tugs at my heart strings and brings tears to my eyes

[goldenHSdemonslax]

I know this comments like 5 months old, but South Carolina isn't exactly the worst place you could move to. Infact its probably the best state in the union.

[Tootzie]

Anyone know of any TABs for this song?

[leonpheltz]

capo fret 5... then its just... F C Am G F C Am G C

[Tootzie]

THANKS :D

[leonpheltz]

Yeah I have been working on it trying to get it right. I had to sit and mess with it for a while to figure out where to capo it. I dont have the plucking down just like him but it sounds pretty damn good. Now I just have to remember all the words. Im not even from california but the first time i heard this i fell in love with it. It still gives me goose bumps when i hear it.

Glad I could help

[Tootzie]

I know it's so amazing ^. ^

[mafurufa12]

yes XM coffee shop has really good songs

[incidentbob]

XM Coffe Shop is great, I also discovered this there, as well as many other greats(Glen Hanson "Falling slowly ) comes to mind! Great tune!

[Russell5892]

heck yes!

[xjustanotherfanx]

This is incredible.

I have goosbumps.

:)

[eringrace524]

LOVE IT!!

great song

[morgaffi]

Wow! If California didn't exist it would have to be created just to live up to the lyrics of this song.

On the downside, this'll just make more people want to move here...

[jctbryan1]

wow, just stumbled on this one this song is amazing!!

[leahrailiton]

does anyone know where I can buy this song? or somehow download it? I heard it on XM coffee shop and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. :) thanks!

[BlueMoon3l3b]

LOVE this song. I can't stop listening to it. I am working on a photo project of california and I think I will make a slideshow to this song

[leonpheltz]

I heard this song on XM Coffee Shop ( Chn. 51 ) the other day, I fell in love with it right then on the spot. What a great song.

[rolandapostol]

lol me 2

[wraikes4]

me as well.

[umiami85]

sirius coffee shop...but me too

[Shuzori]

Ditto. C:

[violetskyye]

I saw Joey at Room Five in L.A. last night and was blown away. Beautiful song. His lyrics are always thoughtful, emotional and intelligent. Great performer!

[gurkendressing]

wow. I actually got goosebumps all over my body numerous times during this song. respect man

[sapienturk]

This song is great. The new anthem of california!

[pothempski]

awesome song!

i checked out your stuff on myspace and its great man,

really enjoy your music

[heineken2am]

Great song! Great singer!

[warrywaz]

Saw Joey supporting Beth Rowley at the Gateshead Sage - he charmed the audience, a really promising, vibrant young talent.

[Sonofagun]

wow what a song

[umz360]

Your phrasing is impeccable great job! :)

[madswa]

Great song, Joey

Coincidentally bumped into this while looking for something else and i'm glad i did..

Keep it up

-Mads

[aintathug]

you're too legit, joey.

[lyralias]

When a new song video ?

[lyralias]

I come back again lol But LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this song !!!

<33333 what a voice ^^

[347eoeo]

your voice is amazing :)

[lyralias]

J'adore cette chanson, elle me file des frissons

So, greatSong

[hbkwannab]

Nice song... to be truthful I was looking up videos of my friend by the name of Joey Ryan. You might have noticed the videos of a pro wrestler by the same name - that's him. lol

In any event, I took a listen to some of the stuff on your myspace page. I'm not particularly interested in folk music, but I thoroughly enjoyed what I heard.

Best of luck to you.

~Evan