Pierce Pettis - State of Grace

Pierce Pettis playing State of Grace off his State of Grace album. He also talks about his song and why he wrote it.

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[jclifton21]

I love these videos... so well shot and I love how his stories interweave with the songs. Are these from a DVD or something I could buy?

[nyloc007]

I forget what website I found these on originally, but I wrote the website and asked the same question. They were kind enough to send me a VHS copy.

[chronos467]

I'm voting to make this the new state song of Alabama.

[wp416]

Pierce rules. THis song is Great.

[WillILiveTomorrow]

Those spoken spoken bits in the middle really elevate the song.

[SwampDog1957]

Among the overlooked but very gifted songwriters of our time Pierce Pettis has to be near the top of the list of greats.

[alabambear]

I just discovered this remarkable performer today, yet it seems as if I've known him all of my life. His lyrics speak the truth of what it means to be a son or daughter of an often very misunderstood state. He is truly the Balladeer of Bama!! I can't wait to explore all of his music.

[qhowtostartafire]

i fully support you in that.

[shrink99]

Pierce does really rock. Great songs....great delivery.

[funnyvalentine9]

Pierce is amazing. Too bad not enough people know about him. He's a charming performer, a great writer, and a raw and poetic singer...

[skarlj]

For any who were interested... the tuning is in open-tuning C! That's C-G-C-G-C-E from base down to samllest! Its kind of funny cause I use it for playing Rockport Sunday by Tom Rush, and some others! To try to do exactly what Pettis does is sort of just playing with the notes, and one can do the same in whatever way one deems fit! Pierce plays this in F (capo on the 5th) but I'll probably drop it to G (4th fret) as I don't have an F harmonica but have a G! Enjoy

[skarlj]

I can't get this guy or certainly this song out of my head! Can I get some help? All I need to know is what open-tuning is he in! Anyone know? I think it is in some E chord but somewhat different.