Brand New Tennessee Waltz- Jesse Winchester

[hpeman321]

mmmm great, hope someone alos posts a video on YouTube sung by Jesse Winchester...turn to my guitar...from his love filling station CD

[TrashcanBoogie]

"left tennessee in a hurry". went to canada, in the '70s. sound familiar?

[rangoverdun]

i.ve been a fan of jesse since the yearly 70's .he came up to cold montreal and spread around his southern charm. my girl and i (now my wife of 30 years)would follow him arouhd from coffee house to coffee house and the bars when he had his band going .as a 16 year old kid i shared the stage with him at our school a few times v.c.h.s. and he had a way of making you an equil.real nice guy . to see thanks for posting these utubes brings back a lot of fond memorys and everyones got him a few...

[flyboy61b]

We spent four days with Jesse on and off a train. Concerts on the train and at Freight and Salvage in Berkeley and Largo in L.A.. It was like immersion therapy. Everyone came away with a deep appreciation for the man and his music. Others had CD's to sell and sign. Jesse didn't. He said that sounded too much like work.

[emmylunatic]

@flyboy61b Envy isn't an attractive emotion but I'm sooo jealous.

[redsfanstu]

"Oh my, but you have a pretty face, you favor a girl that I knew, I imagine she's still in Tennessee, By God I should be there too! I've a sadness too sad to be true." That is homesickness too thick to cut with a knife! Jesse Winchester writes like no other, and his homespun arrangements and performances are ethereal to the point of being other worldly! Thanks to: emmylunatic for the upload, and the Tube for the space! Long live and God Save Jesse Winchester!

[TOOMUCHTlME]

I had the pleasure of seeing Jesse perform and got to meet him after the gig in 1988. It was at a small roadhouse in Leon Springs, Texas. Named, oddly enough, the Leon Springs Cafe.. The place had not publicized the show at all and although I'd been a regular there, I hadn't heard of it. I learned by accident. There were maybe 20 people there. At first, he begged off and didn't want to play. He saw disappointment on our faces and changed his mind.. A real trouper and a genuinely decent human.

[MedisMan]

to capture me it has to be good, coming from mainstream music :D

[megscauley]

Is this really the man? I have to believe it is, the way he tells the story, and owns the melody. Beautiful whether him or no. I've loved this song for ages.

[trevorm1]

all the swallowing ...I can't finish this.

[alltheamputations]

@trevorm1 and nose whistling.

[mitoguitarman]

I played this song, one of my favorites, more than 30 years ago, and still love it. Thanks for posting.

[BBQBob1952]

Beautiful. Jesse performed this on the 2nd season of Spectacle and said this was the first song he ever wrote.

[leftyodoul]

Thanks for posting this. Jesse is still so pure and clear!

I saw him perform solo in Santa Cruz some 30 years ago and he still moves me as much as on that night.

[ScooterNerd]

Jeese's a freakin' genius.

[classof80extant]

Thank you again. Thanks to Jesse, too.

[tdonnbeendehr]

This is classic Jesse. Have never seen Jesse but sent my brother and his wife to a concert that I couldn't attend. They said it was by far, the best concert they've EVER seen.........and they've been doing concerts since the late 60s. He is just the best. Loved this one..........thanks

[TimMcMullen]

Your brother & his wife are right. I have seen literally hundreds of live performances of singer/songwriters since 1965. I have seen nearly all of the great ones, but there is absolutely nobody like Jesse Winchester. My wife and I just saw him for two nights in a row (last night and tonight), and his way of selling a song is unique and incomparable. It is so gentle, so funny, so moving, and so profound. He is touring his new CD. It is an absolute must have, and he is an absolute must see.

[emmylunatic]

You must be a McCabe's customer, a twofer is a blessing. Any change in the setlist the 2nd night?

[TimMcMullen]

A few were different. He did "Bowling Green" as a request. He did "Biloxi" for his encore (which also appeared to be an earlier request). I mention this because as cordial & gentlemanly as he is, I sensed a subtle reluctance to encourage requests. He really is quite careful in the sequencing of his songs, and the fan isn't always conscious of this. He also did "I Don't Think You Love Me Anymore" & one or two more that neither of us can remember. Similar schtick with variations—sold out house.

[emmylunatic]

@TimMcMullen Envy isn't an attractive emotion, but I'm soo jealous.

[oleole52]

@TimMcMullen His songs are so good,he doesn't have to sell them.Hard to believe more people don't know about him.

[zhanay]

@TimMcMullen He is so wonderful. A performer you are just as happy listening to telling a story as you are when he sings. So glad his health has improved.

[snicky58]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Jesse, PLEASE play in Houston sometime!

Karen

[tukidream]

This is so good.I first heard this on a Joan Baez record in the 70s.Love to hear that version again.

[asbpab1966]

I heard it first on a Joan Baez 8-Track (remember those?) that I bought in Nevada in 1972. I also bought the cassette in the 70's. Both are long gone; I'd also love to hear that versionagain.

[classof80extant]

And-

Literally, waltzing on air

Thank you, emmylunatic.

[Ottawarocket]

What a Classic song and Jesse is sounding better than ever..Thanks for sharing this gem with me Nancy

Rocket

[rudyvandam]

Finally, Finally,

finally some proper footage of one of the most talented singer/songwriters around!!

Thanks Nancy for forwarding,

thanks so much Lunatic for recording and putting it up.

Much appreciated!!

Cheers,

Rudy

[snicky58]

Thank you once again, Nancy, for sending such a wonderful video to me. Thank you, emmylunatic (love that username!), for sharing this. I'm so envious of all of you (ahem, Nancy! ;-)) who have had the pleasure of seeing Jesse live. He is truly a treasure.

[standasone37]

A true man of the heart, dear Jesse Winchester. Lovely video Nancy, and much love and kindness sent your way dear friend! Again, your video's made my day, and put a tender smile on my face.

[nllleonard]

Oh friends.  You have made me a happy woman. Thank you so very, very much for this!

Love, ~NAncy

[cjthemusicman]

Thank you for sharing this with us, Nancy! And thank you for your friendship over the past year. May you and yours have a Wonderful, Safe and Happy Christmas Season!

And if emmy is a lunatic, I guess that makes us all a bit batty, huh? LOL!

Thanks so much for this!

[About2Rain]

What a pretty little diddy! This is so calming and peaceful...Food for the soul!

Thanks Nancy:)

[languagedancer]

I'm just catching up with some of the great shares from the last week...this is just too good, too too too good....so Nancy, is this the show you were recently at or.....?

Isn't he just an angel!

[nllleonard]

Yes languagedancer, he is an angel, and getting more angelic every year! ;) This was filmed by my good friends...even better friends now! ;) Emmylunatic in Virginia. THey have two other vids on their channel of this concert. I was at his concert in Augusta, Georgia, and it was also wonderful!