William Elliott Whitmore - Old Devils (Live on KEXP)

[robinandthe7hoods]

Good God!LOL!

[BenBeTold]

I think in the end, he silently disagrees with the DJ in thinking that inflamed is right word for how he feels while playing.

[McRattlehead]

Some people just don't get it, oh well. I saw this guy open for Clutch about 5yrs ago, we were blown away with his set. Just him and a banjo. Glad to see he's still going.

[civilwarnut1863]

if you want great music listen to james mcmurtey

[subdermal13]

Just like Johnny Cash, it's not always about the chords, it's the lyrics, this is a perfect example of modern story telling music. Not to mention, he is awesome live.

[Cheshireagusta]

I can't even express how little I think of this individual's effort.

Only two year olds think that being "inflamed" is the way to self expression.

[jmclarty100]

@Cheshireagusta you're cofused

[beowulven]

This is metal.

[trevorthedges]

you don't need complex chords if you can capture emotion and soul through words like this man

[1bluesong]

his vocals are reminiscent of otis taylor...anyelse get that?

[Kerberos152]

Amazing Amazing Amazing Voice

[rhittratt342]

still love him though

[rhittratt342]

he even does the ray charles move lol

[rhittratt342]

i coulda sworn he was a old black dude singing the blues not a young white dude pretending

[MartinTraXAA]

@rhittratt342 Pretending? What's that supposed to mean?

[PsychoBillySicko]

@rhittratt342 how the hell is he pretending?

[beowulven]

@rhittratt342

You are a knucklehead.

[slaysq]

seeing him tomorrow in Hamtramck, MI!

[nastynelson713]

Dude is good! Saw him open for Chris Cornell!

[SisterLilli]

where has this great songster been , We love him and his lyrics.

[SisterLilli]

Awesome song!

[jcfromap]

When I say devils, you know who I mean.

These animals in the dark.

Malicious politicians with nefarious schemes.

Charlatans and crooked cops

Two men stare out of prison bars.

Wondering what got um here.

One saw mud but the other saw stars.

Praying that the end is near

some great lines, Will is a fantastic songwriter and performer, one of my favorites.

[Selleysellsell]

Saw him in Houston on 04/02/11 with Chris Cornell at House of Blues. He was amazing despite all the technical difficulties that the HOB had that night. I will so see him again.

[TheWolfDogMoon]

a friend sent me here. good stuff! Like this man's style.

[charlesthebeast]

he has got a dave matthews vibe

[willthejedi17]

1 dislike, that guys a douche

[jim97528]

He's amazing, He sounds so amazing live, You have to respect that! I also have loved him since I heard him the first time!

[tenaciousdane1986]

whats wrong with the host? a sad little "bravo" is the best he can come up with?

[anniecyanide]

wow, I think I'm in love.

[jweipert]

First time I seen/heard him was 4 or 5 years ago when he opened for Clutch. I was wondering who the hell he was and holy shit what a performance. Not to mention I seen him in Edmonton Alberta and found out during the show he was from a town a few hours south of where I was born and raised which was in itself f'n awesome! Great guy, great tunes!

[hammogreev]

Great video. For fans of Acoustic Music check out SION RUSSELL JONES who just released his debut album 'And Suddenly...' on Still Small Voice records. Those of you who are on Spotify can also listen to the album free of charge. Enjoy x

[MsGeenab]

A fantastic song and a fantastic voice! i heard him at jools holland and i like the sound from the first moment.

[ThePriestLightning]

This Old Devil Is Fucking Good !

[lorenchi81]

please Willy come back to New England!!!!

[ThePriestLightning]

Great musician, in al his simplicity !

[inov8ve]

WEW rocks the house.. no electricity needed!!!!

[StrongHeartLives]

@inov8ve -- well ummm... technically, to be exact... those microphones, that pickup on his acoustic, those cameras on him and this internet you're watching it's umm...nevermind.  : ) ..can i get a whoop whoop for electricity!

[crowan83]

@sloucho84 It has to do with me enjoying music while drunk? This, along with a large amount of other country, folk and bluegrass music, is excellent music to have playing in the background whilst imbibing the spirits! Why is that the only thing in my post you chose to inquire about?

Anyways, still a huge fan of WEW and will be seeing him for the first time this coming Monday since he was sick and didn’t play last time he was scheduled too! Cannot F’N Wait!!

[AL3Xmotodude]

What a terrific singer. Good emotion. Red dead redemption brought me here hehe.

[lulem400]

Rejuvenating 

[tinyteef]

This guys is sooo fucking good. I get chills!

[4bongin2boy0]

@tinyteef are they multiplyin?

[lkjhgfdsa954]

man talk about minimalist, its like 2 chords!

great job man

[nevzbo]

Python your just some overopinuatied cock sucker who knows fuck all. Fuck you, go listen to some dream theater you wanker

[DeathRattle101]

Awesome performance.

[thekohlton]

fuck off im a better writer than he is but his voice is better than mine for sure

[thekohlton]

his voice is awsome but the words are shitty

[forrestjake1]

@thekohlton whats wrong with the lyrics i enjoy them (:

[jagman4040]

noodle i when to see him awhile ago and we always sit onstage and next time you see him ask him to play black eye with dirt its bad ass

[WoWMenace]

@jagman4040 it's "black iowa dirt" as in, the color of the dirt in iowa where he grew up and lives. but you're right, awesome song.

[Noodlebass]

This guy's fantastic. I caught him in Denver at the Larimer Lounge and a bunch of us ended up sitting on the stage with him smoking a joint and drinkin' whiskey while he played. My lady calls him "My new man-crush."

[DankMcstankey]

Heh, yeah you gotta watch takin the ladies to see Whitmore!

[crowan83]

i have been a big fan of everything this dude has done since i heard him for the girst time drunk at a party about a year ago. i think his lyrics and voice are what really makes him good. the simplicity and stripped down air about his music is also another thing to dig about him. to each his own. looking forward to seeing him live for the first time in novmeber!

[sloucho84]

@crowan83 What does you being drunk have to do with anything?

[malkprince]

I disagree with Both of you. I think his lyrics are outstanding, and his voice captivates me no matter what song of his I listen to. Not impressed with his Chords? That's fine, you don't have to be, but he is one of the greatest songwriters I've ever heard.

Fossil. Don't get me wrong, I love Elliot Smith, but branch out a little, try other things, who knows, you might even like them.

[python734]

Im really not impressed at all. Not only was the melody extremely unoriginal and simple, it was monotonous and annoying. I've listened to two songs of his now and was not impressed by the lyrics of either of them and his chord progressions were less impressive than his melodies. He's obviously not very talented as a musician nor is he a creative songwriter.

[stiffpilchard]

Think you are mistaken. Saw him live recently. Amazing voice and some tremendous lyrics in his songs. Plus he is a friendly down to earth guy.

[crfossil]

I agree with python. As far as I'm concerned there is only one Elliott, and his last name is Smith...not the name that you call me with...

[YesCheckYes]

what type of martin is this? d-15? or what? im not sure.

[maddogmcglinchey]

Iconic

[XCallXMeXmatt]

I like this version! It's cool that he changed the lyrics.

[onecylanderracer]

man i love this song... dont know what brings me back to this song but this is like the 4th time iv pulled this up... im definately hittin up a willie show the next time he gets near home or MN 5* by me

[MissesWaits]

phantastisch!

[Lineriderprogamer]

he is sooo gorgeous i love his voice and btw: have you noticed that he's using only 2 different chords in this osng? GREAT ARTIST!!

[Everlong420]

Man, that guy is too damn good!

[zak302]

heard him for the first time a long time ago, he kinda sounded like bb king mixed with muddy waters.. saw him for the first time and nearly shit my self.....

[checo1969]

maybe a new dylan.

totally cool.

[humanracin]

Another new favourite vocalist of the year, along with Yoland Quarty (Phantom Limb) and CW Stoneking

[peyoteugly]

midwest represent

good shit

[cerpintaxt34]

I just saw him at bonnaroo. It was amazing!!

[nnc07]

William Elliot Whitmore is amazing; saw him at a city and colour show and became a fan ever since!

a one man show captivated a sold out hall...thats how amazing his performance was

[ashalilove]

WOW!

[LelandSelene]

WEW!

[manchesterisdreaming]

Fantasticoooooooooooo!

[platinorubio]

Cheers for that mwljazzguitar.

[arapadasbestas]

i'm with love with this man...

[djdom43]

so good

[rabelvis]

WoW!!! Is William Elliot Whitmore on Tour anywhere?

[dibilein]

should be back in the states again soon

[UNSKILLEDWORKER]

wat a great song, sensational voice

[lilwanderer]

yep jools holland 2. amazin lyrics.

[2754cam]

best song of 09 so far, no doubt

[kiwi14789]

saw him on jools holland too :P

[platinorubio]

anyone know the chord sequence. I can't work it out?

[mwljazzguitar]

D minor for 1 bar, A major for 2 bars, D minor for 1 bar; repeat.

[ferguslergus]

ha i saw it on jools holland too.....quality

[barrycreane]

quality

[vibrantXhearts]

Stunning.

[CarlisleUnited]

Just saw this on Jools Holland, what a beautiful song and what a voice

[gregorymwishart]

2 chords never sounded better