My Little Town

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16 күн бұрын

the sky is blue
the lake is great
why say "I won't"
why say I like saying "I ain't"
I gotta dog for a friend
I got BB gun dreams
gotta an uncle in the war
and a fort in the trees
and I walk where I wanna
I'm a boy on foot
think I'm big as an oak
I'm jus 'a sproutin my roots
uh huh
I know the folks
they all know me
can't all be like minded
but we can agree
leave the boy be
leave him with his bare feet
catching fishes for fun
ramping bikes in the street
I'm 'a headed home
where nothing needs fixing
but the breakfast cooking
in my momma's kitchen uh huh.
I gotta young boy's mind and it's crystal clear
I can see the whole world just standing here
It's a one street town, I gotta get out
but It won't be long and I'll be singing about
missing missing missing
missing missing missing
my little town
what's wrong momma?
everything's alright
they're outa Iraq
you can sleep at night
Oklahoma's a ways away
as far as tomorrow from today
and the rain comes down
and the grass grows green
life is a science that you just can't teach
uh huh
I gotta young boy's mind
and it's crystal clear
I can see the whole world
jus standing here
It's a one street town and I gotta get out
but it won't be long till I'm a singing about
missing missing missing
missing missing missing
my little town.

Пікірлер: 431

@SeanLKearns 13 күн бұрын

Bro is single handedly saving folk music

@_munkykok_ 11 күн бұрын

We like to say old people music

@CosmicGuiltTrip 14 күн бұрын

My partner has been trying to whistle like that since I showed him your channel. I regret that now.. he won't stop and it's driving me mad.

@rainlovelife 14 күн бұрын

I love this little anecdote so much

@MrYowen88 13 күн бұрын

😂

@genesises 13 күн бұрын

i tried too but can't do it 🙄

@TheKatarinaGiselle 13 күн бұрын

I've tried throughout my life too and I just don't have the mouth for it I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️ it's really hard and some people just do it naturally! Maybe somebody also has to instruct how to do it?

@Oddishhly 13 күн бұрын

I tried but I can't, get some lil loop or other brand earplugs it really cuts down on the noise :p

@DodgyBagehot 13 күн бұрын

Jesse is scratching an itch in the back of my mind. He hit a spot, I'd been trying to find. I'm crying now, what a relief. Missing, missing, missing. Found.

@BoarhideGaming 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful scenery, a beautiful song beautifully sung, what more could one ask for?

@batzzz2044 14 күн бұрын

A high five!

@KerriEverlasting 14 күн бұрын

Be vegan. Your body is not a tomb for the corpses of innocent animals. ❤

@Brennan-fh3cb 13 күн бұрын

@@KerriEverlastingwhat😭

@genesises 13 күн бұрын

@@KerriEverlasting technically my body is heaven for the corpses. and they aren't more or less innocent than i am :)

@batzzz2044 13 күн бұрын

@@KerriEverlasting point blank you are a disturbed individual.

@quantum.starhop 13 күн бұрын

I think I love the little leitmotif that is shared between this song and War Isn't Murder.

@AuthenticChronicVision 13 күн бұрын

I learned a new word today. Thank you very much.

@agoosecalledxaro6679 13 күн бұрын

AI will never truly replace musicians. This is why ^

@Hhllbb2476 14 күн бұрын

Nice one! I believe it was Gary Snyder who said, “The most radical thing you can do is stay home.” ✌️

@user-hs9cl3sy1l 13 күн бұрын

I wanna cry, man. I wish I could look back on my childhood with fondness more often, but there are a lot of things I didn't notice then that are so obvious now with hindsight. I felt happier then, but I was a lot worse off in reality, it makes it hard to wish I could go back.

@mikhaelmortimer5858 14 күн бұрын

This one hits softly, this weary traveler's heart, 3000 miles from his little town. Thnx.

@nathanbuhler7378 7 күн бұрын

I love this song. One of my favorites from Jesse, and he has quickly become one of my favorite artists. Would love to see this one added to Spotify eventually. Great stuff, keep it coming!

@diannerobinson7858 14 күн бұрын

Thank you Jesse, it makes all of us small town folk feel light hearted about loving our places. 😅😅😅

@mackedelia2154 13 күн бұрын

Man this one's gotta be one of my favourites so far honestly. This one and See Arkansaw are unreal. Jesse's really showing himself as more than an angry protest songwriter and is really showing the well-lived artist within that made those protest songs so powerful.

@3bnjo3 14 күн бұрын

BB Gun dreams... I'm 58 years old and that sparks memories from 50 years ago

@Showmedacarfax 14 күн бұрын

I feel absolutely mesmerized by his songwriting. I live in Central PA and this type of music encapsulates a lot of my everyday life around here. Jesse is so good at making you feel such specific feelings through his music and it separates him from a lot of other artists in my eyes. I love Jesse Welles.

@stellab8313 13 күн бұрын

beautiful just beautiful your going to be a house hold name someday

@maamham 14 күн бұрын

Every time I get a notification that you post, I drop everything to listen. Whether it be an original or cover, I'm never disappointed. Thanks for making my days a little brighter. Can't wait for the album!

@ConspiracyArchives-u4g 14 күн бұрын

When you think it can’t get any better, Jesse raises his own bar and makes more happiness. The joy in the face of one who loves music brings joy to so many people. Thanks for spreading the happiness and I’m still looking for the Welles in the Wilderness concert.

@saritalynnedwinabaker-brow8709 13 күн бұрын

You're a worthy successor to the late John Prine.. that's the highest praise I know how to give you. Beautiful.

@SicMundus7 13 күн бұрын

Recently found you and I don't often leave comments but I had to just to say you've got it! What a spirit! Excellent musician and songwriter!

@billylamar5218 14 күн бұрын

You’ve got gold inside you son! Bravo 👏

@loumontesano595 13 күн бұрын

Phantom whistling!?!? Damn you! Nice song brother 👊🏼🤘🏼. This guy could sneeze a double album in a weekend.

@t_nizzy1167 13 күн бұрын

I love that little callback to war isn't murder and how the tune evolves. You really are a generational talent!!! ❤

@mktwatcher 14 күн бұрын

The new Woody Guthrie for the post-pan-topia Generation.

@krisissocoollike 14 күн бұрын

are you kidding me ???????? that was beautiful.

@drinkclintons2058 14 күн бұрын

I am so glad that this video has had 750+ views in 19 minutes, and that this will have over 80k views over the next week, because it means people are listening and he is getting the recognition he deserves.

@stevehassenplug5150 13 күн бұрын

Jesse continues to impress with every new video and song. And it's not just me...his view and subscriber numbers reveal there are fans all over of this particular style of songwriting. I see the same thread running from Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, John Prine, and Todd Snider to newcomers Abe Partridge and this young man. What they all have in common is that they are not blessed with a great singing voice, but possess a remarkable songwriting skill and strong charisma that, combined, makes them irresistible to watch. With Jesse, I'm impressed with both the volume of his output and the variety of subjects that he writes and sings about. I wish his website contained more info; especially on his tour schedule. I recently noticed that I missed a show by him at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA, on June 12th. I would have driven there (a five hour round trip) just to see him perform.

@kathyhinlicky8076 10 күн бұрын

Memories of John Prine, our lost American Treasure. I think Jesse Welles is going places. Keep up the great work.

@OutOfTheFray 13 күн бұрын

Another masterpiece. This one hits on a very emotional level. You made me cry, Dude!

@nellkellino-miller7673 11 күн бұрын

You got me through a really tough month, Jesse. I know this feels like a "side project", but I would snap all these up in an instant if I could support you. My wife has started practicing your songs on her guitar and all I can say is that your vision and your voice is a gift.

@filbertneon3813 13 күн бұрын

and so the legend goes. Thanks brother, it's so nice to hear a simple true song with a great story!

@mollyfunk6906 14 күн бұрын

This guy is such an amazing song writer.

@user-ub1gm6jk7b 13 күн бұрын

Catchy little song I like it ! God Bless

@paperizzy 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for continuing to bless us!!

@christopher9086 13 күн бұрын

Damn! You are one of the best musicians to come about in the last decade! I hope to see you on tour sometime.

@genesises 13 күн бұрын

can't all be likeminded - but we can all agree, that jesse welles is a treat.

@McNoogletheSpamLord 14 күн бұрын

Jesse sittin on the shelf of my mind where John Prine sits.

@ebonwestbrook5580 14 күн бұрын

The only thing i miss about my little town is the inability to burn it to the ground , not every story has a happy beginning yet everywhere you look the entropy is creeping up on these little towns

@DurzoBlunts 14 күн бұрын

Another absolute astounding song, I like the deep forest studio with less wind 😂 Keep em coming Jesse!

@freealien5586 13 күн бұрын

Best song writer ever hands down.

@bauerma4 13 күн бұрын

Damn it’s Johnny Prine Jr

@happiRNhippi 13 күн бұрын

All the same for a girl like me, still barefoot all these years later. Now as a mother myself I understand why my mum worried too much. Thanks for the bike ride down memory lane Jesse 💓🎶

@DanielBrown-nb9zz 13 күн бұрын

I like the settings and simplicity here!

@essentialjudge2279 14 күн бұрын

Hey Jesse, thank you for doing all these songs it's really been enjoyable.

@dairelifts 13 күн бұрын

He never misses.

@MrYowen88 13 күн бұрын

Awww this is a really lovely song! And a lovely location too. I’ve seriously contemplated driving down the Arkansas to try to find JW, just to shake his hand. But that seems kinda crazy and I’m not sure my car would make it, so I’ll probably just wait for him to come to MI and wait in line after the show with all the other fans.

@joshuatrujillo9621 14 күн бұрын

Dope. I feel like you're an old friend, thanks.

@jacksonstenger 13 күн бұрын

Thank you, good stuff, keep it going

@marthalorraine6983 13 күн бұрын

Great song ❤️

@Loafoftime 13 күн бұрын

Listened to this while waiting on my friend at the entrance to my local forest preserve. Beautiful.

@gzeronine9484 13 күн бұрын

This is a really nice one man. Brought a smile to my face. Thank you

@mandraslopez5574 11 күн бұрын

This reminds me so much of “In Spite of Ourselves” by John Prine and Iris Dement. Thank you Jesse, nothing (much) is wrong with modern music but you give me confidence that older styles of music still have a place.

@beabout5minutes92 5 күн бұрын

Took me until 30 to realize that I'd have been happier buying a bit of land near family and friends instead of flocking to cities filled with lonely squished strangers.

@alexei0942 4 күн бұрын

Same

@jordanlopo2614 4 күн бұрын

Realest shit i have Read in a while.

@tn_heels 13 күн бұрын

I can still smell the hot cakes.

@kylejohnson6174 13 күн бұрын

Real nice, Jesse. Your pickin', stories, and feelin' are spot on. Haven't seen an artist as sincere and skilled as you since the likes of Greg Brown, and Townes Van Zandt. Thanks for picking up the torch.

@davidr519 13 күн бұрын

Cannot get enough of this guy!

@hounoki 14 күн бұрын

Just finished binging every video he’s got on here and this comes up. Thanks for feeding my addiction mate

@keyonakat3074 14 күн бұрын

I really look forward to every song thanks for the thought and smile

@sipsun8 11 күн бұрын

Wow 🎉 Jesse! I live in a village near a small lake, here in Italian Switzerland, south of the Alps. I love your music!! A big hug, dear Jesse. Luca

@Sutoraida1975 13 күн бұрын

Brings a tear to my eyes. Lovely song.

@alexandermendez4653 13 күн бұрын

Same man

@erikbender1 12 күн бұрын

world class composition

@skiz_ 14 күн бұрын

thanks for all the tunes dude

@excelsior2433 14 күн бұрын

You're becoming my new favorite artist whether you like it or not

@johnchannel2477 14 күн бұрын

👏🏻 always look forward to your uploads! Really great music 🎶

@EDungarian 14 күн бұрын

You are awesome! Reminds me of why I like Roger Miller so much!

@thatguywiththestache 10 күн бұрын

man I really truly feel like your recent spur of music/videos have been so healing and inspiring to me. thank you.

@heyeverybody5616 13 күн бұрын

Well ain’t that a nice little diddi…

@CumulusSkies 13 күн бұрын

…not about Jack & Diane!

@pcatful 14 күн бұрын

Like a balm for you mind.

@maxpower8892 12 күн бұрын

Bob Dylan + Jim Morrison had a baby boy

@pixelintellect9215 13 күн бұрын

I think this one should be on Spotify, on par with the other four on there in my opinion

@MrPwnurfacehole 14 күн бұрын

Love what your doing man! Keeping me sane in these crazy times!

@hunterrootmusic 14 күн бұрын

Love it as always. Thanks Jesse.

@carlgevers2557 14 күн бұрын

Yaaaay, another one bites the upper crust. Ty ty ty Jesse for your sublime contributions to the daily discourse and to the coalition of the sane. Aweh.

@dipende6807 13 күн бұрын

Hope everything goes all right Jesse. Thanks for the songs.

@charlesharper7292 14 күн бұрын

Why does Jesse remind me of John Prine?

@davet.3587 13 күн бұрын

Yeah it won't be long till he's singing about,!!! Keep it going young one 👍

@ScoopaCoop 10 күн бұрын

Turned your playlist on quietly on a speaker while we played hide-and-seek with the kids, my daughter said, “this is just my style!” 💚

@DoctorAlright 14 күн бұрын

“It's a one street town, I gotta get out but It won't be long and I'll be singing about missing my little town” Yeah lol, there’s not much to do in small towns so we romanticize the city which has “everything” until we get old and start missing the monotony of a small town

@dontcare3430 14 күн бұрын

My little town unfortunately grew up. It will never be the same.

@svviftghost 13 күн бұрын

How is he whistling with an open mouth!? He must have one of those special gap teeth whistles. Mine are never reliable. Sometimes they're there, sometimes they ain't.

@utubbesux 12 күн бұрын

Don't need a gap. Just practice.

@alexflettmusic 14 күн бұрын

Im loving these new tunes, uplifting vibes good stuff Jesse keep it up!!!

@malleablereality7560 13 күн бұрын

When i find myself stressed lately, i end up whistling your songs. Just so good for my soul. Thank you for your hard work and song writing Jesse, wishing you well in this life 🫀

@carlgevers2557 14 күн бұрын

Ot's never too late to have a happy childhood Jesse

@analogue_microwave 12 күн бұрын

This is such a lovely song. I love the backdrop too, very serene ❤

@paulthomas8262 13 күн бұрын

Beautiful. Reminds me of places I've lived in the back arse of beyond with one street or a crossroads, near a river have fond memories walking along in the woods with a loved one. Villages where the shop that used to be the centre of activity is now closed and there are just houses and farms bittersweet. I'm a townie but now I live near to the country so I can get out and can't see me moving to the centre of a big town.

@marcusmckenna7842 13 күн бұрын

John Prine would have loved you.

@BloodoperaBlackvomit 13 күн бұрын

Love it. Greetings from The Netherlands ❤❤

@Renegade_Mutt 14 күн бұрын

bittersweet sound, love it!

@rorymccallanproject9887 13 күн бұрын

This is a great tune. Thanks, once again!

@glovester 14 күн бұрын

Prolific releases. Another great tune

@tatta571 11 күн бұрын

I love you jesse welles

@ateamandadream1126 14 күн бұрын

Another beautiful spot, another beautiful song.

@bigb2020 13 күн бұрын

Yea I’m missin my little town too. Nice fishin n pickin spot on the river there.

@allonesame6467 12 күн бұрын

Whistle and Fish 🎣

@joey-iz3td 12 күн бұрын

Eat everything that they put on your dish

@jimheidenreich8706 11 күн бұрын

Just found Jesse, and love all of his stuff.

@outsidersview9827 14 күн бұрын

Nice song, per usual.

@skittlemctitty 11 күн бұрын

I love how he took melodies from War Isn't Murder for this - this is a super interesting song

@whisperware 13 күн бұрын

some folks are just made to make music, like breathin

@paxxous 13 күн бұрын

we love jesse welles

@jobbarnett81 12 күн бұрын

I've only just discovered you today, and you've quickly become one of my favorite artists. Keep it up! You've definitely inspired me to practice my guitar more frequently. Thank you! ❤

@theOldApple556 11 күн бұрын

theo von needs to invite you on to his podcast i have a feeling that would be a great conversation

@adm69420 10 күн бұрын

They look they could be siblings. I think I had this same thought as you probably when he posted the Fentanyl song. Theo would absolutely love and appreciate this stuff, at least I'm pretty sure.