"Grown Man" by Jessica Lea Mayfield

[rebelsun]

I'll breathe some life into you...

[jezzus2004]

a caged bird don't sing so sweet

[dwohamilton]

the album version is shit.

[ChrisyJ1]

she is just so beautiful... an angel?

[Swittersable]

Fucking gorgeous.

[chrisbrho]

what year was this?

[pauisnow]

The song on the album sounds like it has background music from a kids videogame. I dont get it? It sounds so bad.

[antneon]

@pauisnow Agree. This version sounds o much better! I want to like the album version but all the fake instrumentals took of the soul from it.

[morgantown1]

@pauisnow Yeah, not a huge fan of that electro-pop sound in this track on the album. Still, it's one of my favorite albums of the year so far.

[ahafansince1985]

Great stuff! She reminds me a lot of Beth Orton.

[apollozk511]

Her music is so honest, so pure. I love it.

[Balertwine]

Chittlin' writes a happy song! What's the world coming to?

OK, OK, it's Jessica Lea Mayfield now. Not little Chittlin' anymore.

This song is beautiful. This will be a big hit when it makes it to... vinyl? We have to update that expression. What are CD's made out of?

[targetcxd]

@Balertwine She'll always be Chittlin :)

[Balertwine]

@targetcxd Do you have the new album yet? The studio version is quite a bit different than the live versions up here on YouTube. I'm not sure which I like better. Well, actually I like Jessica solo on guitar best, no matter what, just like I used to see her, in a little tavern where she wasn't old enough to order a beer yet. Jessica unplugged. The one exception is the tune "I Can't Lie to You, Love" which just blazes with an incredible lead electric guitar. The new CD is great by the way.

[jess502pb]

Is this on an album or EP?

[Balertwine]

@jess502pb Hello Jess,

No, this isn't out on an album yet. But Jessica has a new album near ready for release, I heard, so stay tuned....

[headstock48]

@Balertwine Touring with Justin Townes Earle.

[mikeAM1969]

she needs a big hug and a kiss, i''m sure she has a lot of offers for that, but i love her even though i do not know her for real but i bet if i was to see her and hugged her she would take in my love, and i could simply enjoy her for the moment

[LoLoRoad]

I have reason to believe that this woman, is the most beautiful woman on the face of the planet.

[blueandpiink]

so sweet song :3

[confuser69]

Is there some kind of post-punk-newage-popart-countr­y style of music forming? The Avett brothers have re-invented themselves as a fok country punk pop band. I can't tell what they are exactly. It's like Johnny Cash meets Greenday and along the way they ran into The Crannberries and The Pixies. I wonder if this new generation of kids who love their western roots perhaps have just now discovered the clash or even Joy Division and it's having an unexpected influence.?

[brianismynamo55]

I any case...I love the direction it's taking

[NCsqrlkiller]

I wouldn't say western roots. I'd say it's more southern. The Avett brothers are from the town next to me in North Carolina and Jessica tours with them. You've also got old crow medecine show who shares a similiar sound and is becoming wildly popular. Even some bigger rock bands like the black keys bring out their delta blues, old southern style music. I think people are just tired of this pop crap on the radio and ready for some real music.

[confuser69]

Is the "south" a figurative place? Those were the southern states which were part of the civil war right? If thats right, then does that mean that there is a definite cultural difference today between two adjacent states that were fighting against each other in the past? This must be what they call "southern culture." Is Texas considered "the south" cultural wise, or was it not yet a state during the civil war? I'd like to learn more about these southern roots. I like the Avett brothers too.

[tuber76er]

@confuser69 I don't think you would consider Texas part or "the south" Even though became a state before the war and joined the Confederates during the war, its has a very different culture and history. Ohio is definitely Yankee territory, but is sure does have alot of good "southern music" coming out of it these days.

[confuser69]

It sounds to me like Southern Culture is on the Skids.. ;-)

[theciscokid22]

her voice is so unoriginal sounds like every other female singer.. boring!!

[jjuuggbb]

you obviously dont know she comes from a bluegrass background where monotone is the standard, dynamics are simple volume swells and emphasis is on over all emotion not catchy choruses

[TheRandomKill]

Is there a download for either this song or "Nervous Lonely Night"?

[skaizun]

Could do without the nose ring.

[mike8903]

amaazing melodies amazing voice

[hangeygirl]

love it when she sings with that southern twang.....is she from the south? this chick is something special. would love to hear her sing with Amos Lee.

[icepro9]

sweet nose ring

[peeclvjewel]

saww her live tonight and she was amazing, met her afterwards and she was like... the sweetest person i've ever met in my life, i had nothing to say but you could see it in her face... i dono, just one of those people. it was intense, totally recommend seeing her live, duh.

[peyoteugly]

good to hear! going to see her in december with justin townes earle and dan auerbach!

[CHDV3]

Nice as always.The best singer songwriter to come along in awhile.

[spaceagejerk]

she looks like freddy cruger. and she sounds like one of his dying victims. j/k!

[HunterHunter88]

haha, nice. I wondered what that metalish sound was against the strings.

[posthastephotography]

I'm in love with her... I wish she could just sing to me and me only...

[bossofthecross]

@posthastephotography you selfish fuck

[supermeninkizi]

shes sooo cute :D

[marvcus4]

understatement to the point that congressional measures should be taken to determine a proper punishment. So skilled and such a wonderful writer. I'm not supposed to like this but inexplicably i do?

[cincinnatisaxman]

sooooo awsome.......

[whatafatefulday]

you're gorgeous and amazingly talented.

[supermeninkizi]

she looks so cute :)

[mike8903]

beautiful melodies

[stigandr5]

You're quite talented, Jessica. Thanks for posting, crackerfarm.

[HumpityDumpOnYou]

always nice to hear a chittlin tune ( :

[ErinJunior]

I, too, am a new fan courtesy of the Avett NYE show. You're darling and unusual, can't wait to see you next weekend at the Visualite in Charlotte!

[saffron6005]

Very pretty :) Does anyone have the chords for this?

[danielegiannecchini]

vai viva l'america !

[CarlyErinLee]

i love your music jessica,im a new fan,i just saw you the other night at the Avett Brothers show,and i just really love your music.

(:

[helloromantic]

i saw her at gratefulfest in ohio a few years ago, so fantastic.

[brittanyavery1864]

Awesome as usual! SGB

[krabbers]

superbalicious :)

nice lighting mr lightman

[michinspirado]

Great song Jess, deft camera work CF!