John Doe sings "The Golden State" W/ Cindy Wasserman

John Doe, of "X" fame, does a live acoustic version of the song "Golden State". His new record "A Year In The Wilderness" is out now. (yes... it's supposed to look like that)

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[stamplehoof]

Just heard this on radio in the uk I love this song. Don't know how old it is, but if it's new hope it's a big hit.

[pauldalen]

stamplehoof: John will be at The Troubadour London on Sept. 13, and at End Of The Road festival in Dorset the following night. Hope that you can catch one of those shows.

[pitbull103]

It is impossible to overstate what this man's music has meant to me. In the depths of my loneliness, this voice kept me company. I first saw X in 1987 and then saw John Doe at McCabe's Guitar Shop (Santa Monica) countless times. His solo albums are fantastic. Now I sing his songs to my children as they fall asleep at night. What a catalog of music and what a treasure of words and emotions. This man was alt country long before they had a name (cowpunk?). No labels and no boundaries.

[alfonso831]

this is no fucking eddie vedder mix

[fredmomma]

Rick ross

[xtremefight]

Cindy is so sweet in this song. I wonder what she's up to lately?

[zekemuffin]

John has been killing it for so long now it's just fantastic. He is a super under valued American musician. Thanks for all the great music and keep it up Mr D!

[ahjibee]

romantic!! excellent song!!!

[eduhne52]

@alfonso831 doesn't need to be, there's room for everyone

[eduhne52]

I just heard this myself on NPR's California Edition and I sure relate to the hole in my head! Perfect followup to listening to Eddie Vedder's new Ukulele Songs which can be experienced in its entirety at NPRMusic.org

[thudson]

This man is so talented his turds paint masterpieces.

And if you ever me him, he is the nicest guy in the world.

Godspeed John, please keep doing what you do.

[iago68]

beer gas ride forever

[Hipptothephrall]

This isen´t very good.

[kenjames64]

I still contend: John Doe is on the (very) short list of greatest rock singers of the past thirty years. Listen to the songs on "Los Angeles" and "Wild Gift" and the myriad of solo stuff he's done (Knitters, stuff with the Blasters, etc.) A voice that begs to be heard. His harmonic sense is uncanny -- especially with Exene. It's a crime he's not talked about in the same breath as Chris Cornell or Eddie Vedder.