Years ago I was sailing my boat from Tampa to Galveston (winter time) and was overtaken by a blue norther. Sails got blown away, even though we were reefed up. I knew we were going to have to come in and make some repairs. My engine of course was just barely running. Even though I had sailed these water before I had never heard of Port St. Joe. However, it was the closes place around. So I got the chart and headed for this small spit of land on the panhandle ( the forgotten coast) Upon arriving and making our way up the bay to the bride the motor quit and we set the hook. I got on the radio to make a call for help, hopefully a tow up the river. Almost instantly a call came back from the Port ST. Joe Harbor Master. The Harbor Master’s name was Billy Howe. Since in those days Sea Tow and Boats U.S. were not to prevalent on the FORGOTTEN COAST Billy got a friend of his to put his boat in the water and tow us in. For three days Billy drove us around to make repairs. That was the start of a friendship that lasted for many years. What a kind man he was. Needless to say when I was making a trip I would always sail in and give him a call on the VHF and usually we would have dinner. James’s song brings some wonderful memories back to me. I love that little jewel on the coast behind Cape San Blas… R.I.P. Captain Billy…

This is where I grew up. He did this place justice with this song. It is a beautiful place that is forgotten in many ways, the people are wonderful salt of the earth, but do not insult or patronize them or you will regret it. Apalachicola, used to be world class for oysters and thanks to Georgia’s water management they have killed the fishery. Wewahitchka is a fine town, beautiful swamp lands, lakes and rivers, Wewa as the locals call it is known for Tupelo honey, a unique fine honey that comes from the Tupelo tree that blooms only a few weeks out of the year in the swamps along the river. It is the finest honey in the world, if you drive through Wewa to St. Joe as the song references, be sure to stop at Lanier’s Tupelo honey, it is legit Wewa 4th generation family bee keepers. St. Joe is the big city and brother of Wewa. I grew up scalloping in the bay even once in a tropical storm with my brother and best friend, it was before they days of smart phones, although we were curious as to why the bay was empty. It was great until the wind started carrying out anchored boat away. Thank you Mr. McMurtry for a wonderful song about a place I love.

I went to school with this guy back in '75 and he carried a guitar around with him then 😃 Had no idea he was so brilliant. But he was quiet and always had determination.

James is a national treasure, just like his old man. Storytellers unite!

McMurtry Does it his way. And that way is great!!

All these places are familiar to me. I've walked those beaches, spent time living and working in Eastpoint, Carabelle and Apalach. Even the Island is there and the lovely old graveyard where my mom is buried. Thanks for paying homage. Beautiful place and people!

Love this dude! And fixing to read his daddy's book for the umpteenth time. Lonesome Dove!

❤❤❤❤❤Florida's beautiful forgotten coast. I can't forget!

Another gem from the Man Of Gems...

Pure talent

Absolutely brilliant and deceptively deep!

This song made me understand the concept of feeling represented.

Headed to the forgotten coast right now, this has become our families theme song for our vacations over the years to Port St Joe. Love you James!

I am from Brazil and love James and your sound. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🙏🙏🙏

oh, I am blessed to have grown up on a 'southern coast'

Just love this guy's music

Brother I got to say ACE approves highly of this song and yes I disappeared for a week and no one found me till I wanted em too. Carrabelle Florida is my stomping ground

Love this song. I've been to this coast several time and love it. We like the People, the coast/beach, the towns. My whole family had very good time there.

The slide guitar part is performed by Derek Trucks.

Fine song and beautiful photography.

Shhhhh, James....we want that coast to stay "forgotten".....it's so lovely and wild there! Woke up early one morning to go take pix - and only me and a jogger were on the beach! Good song, btw...... ;)

We are here, enjoying the forgotten coast!

We aint forgot. Prayers for the folks leveled by the cane - especially the fishermen.

I love the socks off this song! 🐯

Brilliant song writer

Sweet ! Thanks for the great song and video.

Nailed it!! what a wonderful surprise Thank you!

Pocatello and choctaw bingo always has a special place in my heart... same as this song 🎵

My favorite song with a video to match. I love it, big time!

Ah yeah baby...The James Aesthetic encapsulated in a single video!

Brilliant as always James nails it and very cool video too Play and play; just wonderful

Awww..this made me smile!! Tried to move there last year, but fate did not approve. Great song...fantastic video!

I love that part of the state! I've been bowhunting up there near Sumatra every year for more than a decade.

LOVE that song!

AMERICANS LOVE EM .....PLAY IT AN ILL LISTEN 🎶 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

We used to vacation on St George Island when about the only things there were the cinder block hotel (where we stayed) and just a few beach houses.

BOB DYLAN'S NERVOUS

And he bowfishes--or at least pretends to, which is good enough! Great song, fun video.

Well done! Perfect lyrics, great videography, the real McMurtry!

Bout to head back home too.

This songs for you my friend..🎸🎸🎸

Love it!

Good song and video!

SOUND S LIKE A PLAN JAMES 💎

Awesome,Awesome ,Awesome Song Love it

I love this sing

You look like you're from there!! Love it

This just gets better...

That's good stuff.

I think I’m the only Brit. who’s ever heard of James

I know this area very well... makes me wanna get a boat...

I usta live in panacea miss it great times / bandit

Damn it man. I'm loving it

Lighten Hopkins told me up close and personalthat I should always rememba to FALLL on da Beat! IT was my good fortune because of my friendship with JimmyLee Vaughn to meet people like Big Mamma THorton and LIghten Hopkins, THis picture was taken of me in Carrabelle at Ron's place "THE CARRABELLE JUNCTION"..I m commenting beause of the video" Forgotten Coast ". James Mc Murtry. I Lived there and still love it ! I recognised Rons car in the video !

indian pass and the cape. get some fried chicken and greens at the piggly wiggly in port st joe and go fish the stump hole. I miss that place

Franklin County Florida, also known as Florida's Forgotten Coast, is nestled in the panhandle of the Sunshine State. This beautiful region has been dubbed the Forgotten Coast because it's the last remaining stretch of unspoiled, pristine Gulf Coast beaches that haven't been overrun by high rises and strip malls.

From whence my family comes from!

Down the highway south i'll go Wewahitchka to port saint joe I'm gonna walk the beach with a pitates ghost We'll haunt thay old forgotten coast I'm gonna trade my car and change my name Put wesson oil in my bar and chain I'm gonna fix the roadkill, black bear roast And get fat on that forgotten coast No ones gonna find me there With my steel guitar and my rocking chair Among the seafood shacks and oyster boats Hide out on that forgotten coast No ones gonna find me there With my fishing pole and my rocking chair Tell the woman i'll miss the most He's down on that forgotten coast Down the highway south i'll go Wewahitchka to port saint joe I'm gonna walk the beach with a pirates ghost We'll haunt that old forgotten coast I'm gonna cut my hair and change my name When the percoden won't touch the pain Tell the one I'll miss the most He's gone down that forgotten coast Tell the women I'll miss the most He's down on that forgotten coast Songwriters: James Mcmurtry / James Mcmurtry

Nice comet I get high in the galaxie 1967 red rag top of course.

i've seen this dude 5 times over 7 years. he opened each show with turtle bayou. c'mon man.

Roadkill black bear roast !

I don’t miss much…but I fuck’in need to get there!!!😊

James is a mad genius, l ol

Love it! Thanks for making me smile!!! I love the forgetten coast, I will live there soon. The big city of PENSACOLA is too much. 🐸🇺🇸MAGA🇺🇸

dig it

1965 Ford Falcon i think

i have drive hwy 98 its sweet

James I see you still have that old DoeBro, I haven’t seen it since 1988 in Kerrville.

That's my old car. Official color: Rangoon Red.

Reminds me of JJ Cale

Oh, James! You are such a cutie.

So here's where all the Stonekettle people go off to.....

Didn't see any barbs on that fishin' arrow

Wow

Miss panacea / bandit

is that Mike Gomez by the motor with the pole?

Stump hole Appalach maybe carrabelle

thas pretty real oh yah. so who is it on the tombstone, what is the back story?

does anybody know what brand of guitar he's playing. The head doesn't look like a Dean and it looks like there's a humbucker at the neck

Indian Pass Grocery and Oyster Bar. :)

Too bad the Forgotten Coast took such a hit from Hurricane Michael. It's a very special place. The last place you can see a little bit of old Florida.

Anyone know the make/model of the resonator guitar he's playing ?

why do you say "down the Hiway South i'll go" ... when the gulf is on your left?

Seriously? 1 person disliked this video?

Can't wait til this craps over so I can see you in Nashville. Refund? No thanks.

Is that a real national or a knock off… Can’t tell…

Great sound - only just discovered.