Ray's performance is like an exorcism; except instead of expelling demons, he exudes beautiful music and rhythmic harmony. I am happy that he makes music.
Just an observation: He kind of looks like Cat Stevens. He kind of sounds like Cat Stevens. Cat Stevens has a song called "Trouble" which is in the same key, in which the word "trouble" is repeated in a similar fashion and is of similar subject matter.
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Caucasian gospel music? While he's definitely got soul and a truly AMAZING song, it just falls waaay short of being Gospel music because in this song he is saved by "woman" which is freakin' disappointing since no "woman" or "man" can save you from the REAL troubles and worries of this life...Only Jesus Christ...That's the real Gospel...Only Jesus man. If we all had the same passion for G-d as he does in (4:52-5:09) maybe the divorce rate wouldn't be so dang high (inside/outside the Church).
Thanks for sharing your opinion. Ironically, Jesus was saved by a woman or two just like Ray. Think about it. Regarding your last observation, if g-d was real, perhaps people would have the same passion as they do for a woman.
I guess it is always perception with people because I don't how you get that Jesus was saved by woman? Maybe you are referring to the fact that two women were some of the first witnesses to His resurrection in the written Gospels. There are many people with the same passion for G-d...G-d won't make you love Him or recognize Him, he lets people choose, unfortunately most often people choose/settle for things that just cannot ever really satisfy you. You can be assured that G-d is real though...
I've finally managed to get tickets to see him since first seeing him perform this song on Jools Holland. I got the album as soon as I could after hearing this song. Now I've only gone and got a new job which means I can't go, so giving the tickets to my parents who like him. Dead centre 6 rows from the front. Absolutely gutted.
I really like bluesy/folk music like this its hard to find women who are like really powerful singers like this as well. I keep lookin'. The only two ive found that are still around are beth hart and pura fe.
really not my kind of music,but i certainly know quality when i hear it and this guy is up there with the true talents out these days, beautiful song and performance.
man, i wish i could have been a ray fan as early on as this! this series of videos are very cool, makes you wonder how long he had been keeping this paticular song under his hat huh?
Watch Michael Castros piano cover seriously he's good..go watch it now!
crippledinside92 4 months ago
Jeez, what f***ing pipes. First time I heard this song I asked my dad who Ray Lamontagne was. Just assumed he was from the 60s/70s. Amazing.
silence164 6 months ago
love to see him busking
lightningphil360 7 months ago
W.O.W
harrybrew69 10 months ago
imagine this guy and cat stevens what a record that would be!!!!!
madman00069 10 months ago
He said he was the Captain of that ship, I liked that, I thought he had said I'm the captain of this Sh#t. I thought he had said a mala palabra.
paniac5 11 months ago
Saved by Janis Joplin
paulypaulification 1 year ago
thanks. great video. breaks my heart!
sacageweasnipples 1 year ago
What a great rare video! Thank you!
AntoinetteSong 1 year ago
What a voice, he conveys pure emotion.
bmarsh1 1 year ago
How can justin bieber get over 10 million views...and this only gets 70.000. Very sad people...:(
mmmmiiiirrrroooo 1 year ago 6
@TheAquiesce It was a traveler's insurance commercial
WOODYSANGEL513 1 year ago
Heard this song on a recent commercial and always loved it butdidnt know the artist. I'm so glad I looked him up. Beautiful
carltonwoodward 2 years ago
AMAZING.
deelow03 2 years ago
white man with soul...very rear theres only a hand full... he's voice was meant for the 70's .. you feel the song instead of just listening to it
bradleyJay24 2 years ago 4
Wow! I see and feel his passion for music! Amazing voice, music and talent! Awesome!
ricagreenwood 2 years ago
saved.
tubl8 2 years ago
I just cried like a baby
oh,my god
karasjosef 2 years ago 3
So did I. OMG, this is heart wrenching
JaggersLoveChild 2 years ago
lol somones a pete seeger/arlo/woody guthrie fan. but seriously, this guy is incredible, i didn't think people like this still existed
ColdGreenChili 2 years ago 11
Ray's performance is like an exorcism; except instead of expelling demons, he exudes beautiful music and rhythmic harmony. I am happy that he makes music.
rickyleehale 2 years ago 6
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rickyleehale 2 years ago
It's a Martin D-28 im sure
sam32708 2 years ago
no su guitarra it's a martin d35 or d28
he got some...MARTIN and CO
leodileodileo 2 years ago
nobody period nobody...wails on an acustic with that much soul!first time I heard him here on youtube I almost cried...
karasjosef 2 years ago 4
never heard fitzsimmons eh?
diLuca77 2 years ago
@diLuca77 I am guessing you mean William Fitzsimmons?
It is a close call between Ray and William.
powwelll 2 years ago
Great post! Thank you!
Ray is fabulous!!!
santamara 2 years ago 2
su guitarra es una yamaha serie F310 es una de las mejores
martidium1 2 years ago
LOVE HIM.
broadwaybaby05 2 years ago 2
I just love that man.
mercussi0 2 years ago 4
Just an observation: He kind of looks like Cat Stevens. He kind of sounds like Cat Stevens. Cat Stevens has a song called "Trouble" which is in the same key, in which the word "trouble" is repeated in a similar fashion and is of similar subject matter.
Just sayin'
copyryan 2 years ago
jesus would have liked his beard, i'm sure of it.
southwestwingchun 2 years ago 3
Authentic, soul-felt, Caucasian gospel music.
uuunderground 2 years ago 2
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Caucasian gospel music? While he's definitely got soul and a truly AMAZING song, it just falls waaay short of being Gospel music because in this song he is saved by "woman" which is freakin' disappointing since no "woman" or "man" can save you from the REAL troubles and worries of this life...Only Jesus Christ...That's the real Gospel...Only Jesus man. If we all had the same passion for G-d as he does in (4:52-5:09) maybe the divorce rate wouldn't be so dang high (inside/outside the Church).
Dkswisha 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing your opinion. Ironically, Jesus was saved by a woman or two just like Ray. Think about it. Regarding your last observation, if g-d was real, perhaps people would have the same passion as they do for a woman.
uuunderground 2 years ago
I guess it is always perception with people because I don't how you get that Jesus was saved by woman? Maybe you are referring to the fact that two women were some of the first witnesses to His resurrection in the written Gospels. There are many people with the same passion for G-d...G-d won't make you love Him or recognize Him, he lets people choose, unfortunately most often people choose/settle for things that just cannot ever really satisfy you. You can be assured that G-d is real though...
Dkswisha 2 years ago
Found some way to sneak that Jesus thing in, huh? Haha!
Phlikone 2 years ago
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haha it's youtube man. buncha fat Jesus lovin, nigger hatin, white 12 year olds.
ImHighNoLie 2 years ago
You're right about that. This is music goes above and beyond simple church music.
akallabror 2 years ago
"so I'm the captain of this ship", that's good stuff right there.
dramadaus 2 years ago
Very Good! Happy I found this Guy!!
happytobehere77 2 years ago 2
had myself a little cry to that one.
etabone1 2 years ago 3
Incredible! Ray performs open heart surgery on himself with every song. He is so amazing to listen to. I'm never disappointed.
LikeUwhereThere 2 years ago 28
that is the best description ever...I too love this guy!
Sbdesigngirl 2 years ago
can anyone send me tabs to this...
mdomek18 2 years ago
Fascinating to see and compare this version, made years before he hit the big time. Truly amazing, especially at 4.50
technoslurp 2 years ago
perfection!
littlestar3103 3 years ago 2
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Michael Castro sings this soo good.
NLTNotLikeThem 3 years ago
I've finally managed to get tickets to see him since first seeing him perform this song on Jools Holland. I got the album as soon as I could after hearing this song. Now I've only gone and got a new job which means I can't go, so giving the tickets to my parents who like him. Dead centre 6 rows from the front. Absolutely gutted.
jonathananthonyhayes 3 years ago 3
I really like bluesy/folk music like this its hard to find women who are like really powerful singers like this as well. I keep lookin'. The only two ive found that are still around are beth hart and pura fe.
heavenwithin81 3 years ago
Ray is absolutely amazing!!!
i think i'm in love.
TripNDazy 3 years ago
Seems like such an intimate setting. and in 2003, i'm sure it was. Sooooooo wish I could have been there
calamathy 3 years ago
this guy is super shy, i saw him in chicago and he was so shy with the crowd.
aurelienmillec 3 years ago
love this song
OKEEFFE89 3 years ago
It's good to see you otis ;)
Magic
dev3553 3 years ago
the guy's a fucking legend! prefer this 'real' side of him than the toned down mainstream stuff. Keep it real razor
deancookie123 3 years ago
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sorry for this, but not:
totally pathetic audio/sound. Trashes his quiet little hopes.
Xn
robertchristianevans 3 years ago
i adore how he softens when he sings "woman"
really not my kind of music,but i certainly know quality when i hear it and this guy is up there with the true talents out these days, beautiful song and performance.
5stars!!!!!!!
irishcircusgirl 3 years ago 5
man, i wish i could have been a ray fan as early on as this! this series of videos are very cool, makes you wonder how long he had been keeping this paticular song under his hat huh?
kuzimm09 3 years ago
proves his natural power of just making music, through self expression and confident in his performances. A PRO
bigobriener 3 years ago 2
his voice is an earthquake of joy!
joeburton77 3 years ago
AWE F SOME
adamatova 3 years ago
Just fantastic. How wonderful.
maxmihelich 3 years ago
He's so hard core even his table and chair is old school...
intothemic 4 years ago 5
definitely the tools of a hardcore man, you prix, just
listen.
alxel 3 years ago
anyone else surprised at how CONFIDENT he looks here?
amknight1984 4 years ago 2
if I could sing like that, I'd be pretty confident too :)
guitarchitectural 4 years ago
You know, good point! I saw Ray in Columbia, MD back in May and with his success, he has become more quiet and reserved than ever.
daschuck77 3 years ago
Beautiful and Soulful.
lizlovestaylor 4 years ago
Mr Ray is the best of the best of even the best.
dugglejug 4 years ago
Great!Thank You!!
charlesfran33 4 years ago