Freedy Johnston performs "Wichita Lineman" at KDHX studios live on February 12, 2010. Audio by Dan Kinney. Video by Kelsey McClure; edited by Ed Kleinberg. Discover more great music (streaming audio, photos, video and more) at http://kdhx.org
I think Freedy has his finger on the pulse of something that touches everyone from his age group and everyone who appreciates and loves true Americana. There are only a few songwriters I can place in this category. Maybe Phil and Dave Alvin of the Blasters... Maybe Bob Dylan... maybe a few more... but Freedy definitely knows and understands what it was to be a child of the 60's and 70's and whirlwind of artistic expression that seemed to come from every direction. The man is a brother.
I was firest introduced to Freedy when I bought an Indie mix wich had the first song of "Can You Fly." I think this guy is one of the best singer/songwriters to come along in quite some time. Saw him in Dallas three times at very small venues. Even spoke to him once after a show a Poor David's Pub...great guy.
Anyone know the chords he is using?
podline16834 1 month ago
I love, love, love Freedy's voice. Take me away now and forever...
9bassoon 1 month ago
One of the most underrated singer song-writers of the last 20 years. Can you fly?
marcusliciniusad 1 month ago
LOL, he has a very "er, sorry bout that guys" look on his face at the end. No worries Freedy, it was awesome.
beansoda 4 months ago
This song is so haunting, it gives me the chills. And he's captured that feeling perfectly.
ivelosthewilltolive 8 months ago
It's a shame this only has about 6,000 views. This song is most likely the song I could always hear and just never get tired of.
ArchangelXAmy 10 months ago
@SpockOfRock right on brother
peterzang 11 months ago
well done
kurumais 1 year ago
I think Freedy has his finger on the pulse of something that touches everyone from his age group and everyone who appreciates and loves true Americana. There are only a few songwriters I can place in this category. Maybe Phil and Dave Alvin of the Blasters... Maybe Bob Dylan... maybe a few more... but Freedy definitely knows and understands what it was to be a child of the 60's and 70's and whirlwind of artistic expression that seemed to come from every direction. The man is a brother.
SpockOfRock 1 year ago
I was firest introduced to Freedy when I bought an Indie mix wich had the first song of "Can You Fly." I think this guy is one of the best singer/songwriters to come along in quite some time. Saw him in Dallas three times at very small venues. Even spoke to him once after a show a Poor David's Pub...great guy.
furmountain21 1 year ago