The Highwomen - Highwomen (Live Performance)

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2 жыл бұрын

The Highwomen perform “Highwomen” live at the 2021 Americana Music Honors & Awards with Yola and Jason Isbell.
From The Highwomen’s self-titled debut album lnk.to/TheHighwomen
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LYRICS
I was a Highwoman
And a mother from my youth
For my children I did what I had to do
My family left Honduras when they killed the Sandinistas
We followed a coyote through the dust of Mexico
Every one of them except for me survived
And I am still alive
I was a healer
I was gifted as a girl
I laid hands upon the world
Someone saw me sleeping naked in the noon sun
I heard "witchcraft" in the whispers and I knew my time had come
The bastards hung me at the Salem gallows hill
But I am living still
I was a freedom rider
When we thought the South had won
Virginia in the spring of '61
I sat down on the Greyhound that was bound for Mississippi
My mother asked me if that ride was worth my life
And when the shots rang out I never heard the sound
But I am still around
And I'll take that ride again
And again
And again
And again
And again
I was a preacher
My heart broke for all the world
But teaching was unrighteous for a girl
In the summer I was baptized in the mighty Colorado
In the winter I heard the hounds and I knew I had been found
And in my Savior's name, I laid my weapons down
But I am still around
We are The Highwomen
Singing stories still untold
We carry the sons you can only hold
We are the daughters of the silent generations
You sent our hearts to die alone in foreign nations
It may return to us as tiny drops of rain
But we will still remain
And we'll come back again and again and again
And again and again
We'll come back again and again and again
And again and again

Пікірлер: 279

@michaelgraham888 9 ай бұрын

I cry every freaking time I hear this song. The verse with the Freedom Riders KILLS me...we've come a long ways but still have a so far to go. Someday we will learn to love good people, just for being good people...I hope we learn this before it's too late. Respect and peace to you all

@hooiskellie 2 жыл бұрын

How come I've heard this song 100 times and Yola still made me cry and gave me goosebumps?!?!

@barbarah6220 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

@jfro3685 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@ruthierocchio948 2 жыл бұрын

I do too. ❤️🌟

@DavidWayneJones 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼❤️

@uschik1147 2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@remicardona_poly 2 жыл бұрын

Every single word of that song is still a punch to the gut, as powerful as the day the album was released. Keeping my fingers crossed for a second album.

@jenevavergara4125 Жыл бұрын

yes please drop the second album now!!! so sad i just discovered them now 😢

@jonbrayton3624 Жыл бұрын

When I hear this song I think of every woman who nurtured me, gave me strength when I had none and refused to give up on me when I had no faith in myself. This song embodies the strength, courage and power of the woman of the world. I think of my mother who taught remedial kids how to express themselves- a true warrior for the rights of women. I think of my sisters, my wife and my female friends without whom I would quite possibly be an empty shell. Very few songs have touched me like this one. Peace and Love to The Highwomen. Never turn away.

@Kelleyp Жыл бұрын

I love that. Thank you for sharing, Jon.

@TheWaltsworld 11 ай бұрын

Jon, Grateful for your gratitude & recognition of the importance of women in your own personal life & their impact upon you! Lead On Brave ☝️ 🙌🏼

@jenm2929 8 ай бұрын

❤

@NoName-vt6wh 2 ай бұрын

I think of the song and group this was based on, and how none of the woman would be anything without the men that built this country, and how neither the man or woman would be anything without the other. Peace and love to the Highwaymen and RIP Waylon and J.R.!

@rachaelisobelclaeys6980 10 ай бұрын

I was a Highwoman And a mother from my youth For my children I did what I had to do My family left Honduras when they killed the Sandinistas We followed a coyote through the dust of Mexico Every one of them except for me survived And I am still alive I was a healer I was gifted as a girl I laid hands upon the world Someone saw me sleeping naked in the noon sun I heard "witchcraft" in the whispers and I knew my time had come The bastards hung me at the Salem gallows hill But I am living still I was a freedom rider When we thought the South had won Virginia in the spring of '61 I sat down on the Greyhound that was bound for Mississippi My mother asked me if that ride was worth my life And when the shots rang out I never heard the sound But I am still around And I'll take that ride again And again And again And again And again I was a preacher My heart broke for all the world But teaching was unrighteous for a girl In the summer I was baptized in the mighty Colorado In the winter I heard the hounds and I knew I had been found And in my Savior's name, I laid my weapons down But I am still around We are The Highwomen Singing stories still untold We carry the sons you can only hold We are the daughters of the silent generations You sent our hearts to die alone in foreign nations It may return to us as tiny drops of rain But we will still remain And we'll come back again and again and again And again and again We'll come back again and again and again And again and again

@rickrosen8352 Жыл бұрын

Maren gives her part to Yola and smiles through her harmonies. Everything she does/sings warms my heart.

@EMR19675 11 ай бұрын

I've had this song on repeat for weeks after just finding it. Still gives me goosebumps and still makes me tear up every now and then. So powerful. And AMAZING vocals 👏👏

@toons8744 2 жыл бұрын

24 year old black guy here... this song is awesome and very powerful. Wonderful lyrics

@marcusa.fromthebay7514 Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard from a 56 yr old Black man who can't be "figured out" by his sincere love of many genres of music.

@thehighwoman7792 Жыл бұрын

@@marcusa.fromthebay7514 Thank you once again am very happy to have you as my best fans hope you will like to follow up on my group where you get to know more about my music show and ongoing meeting

@jamesgannon6192 Жыл бұрын

68 year old man from ohio… any music that can move you to tears… Needs to Embraced ❤️

@bluejay3945 2 жыл бұрын

Amanda is such a class act. A gifted musician and an incredible lyricist. A few years back I was able to give her a small ratty bundle of flowers at a Jason Isbell concert in Reading, PA around Valentine’s Day. She graciously took them and briefly talked with me from the stage. She could not have been nicer. We appreciate and support all her activism. She and Jason have brought so much joy into our lives especially since hearing her and Jason sing songs that resonate so much with our family. My daughter suffers from anxiety and depression and a lot of what they write about touches and soothes our souls in dealing with our daughter. We love Amanda and Jason like family and everyone should see them and the boys in concert at least once. There is always hope in the world as long as we have Amanda and Jason in it. God keep you always. I really enjoyed Jason’s interview with George Saunders a few years back and I believe Jason is wrong about one thing. I believe he does have a book to be written. I believe the story of his life, the stories of the road, the story of his demons need to be put to paper. I hope I live long enough for 2 things. First that Jason will sign my Reunions album so I can complete my collection and second, that I can read Jason’s memoirs. Miss seeing you Amanda. The Jason concerts have been awesome but we miss seeing that violin stand when we roll in. Have a great 2022

@doloreserin Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to find a kindrid spirit that feels the same way I do about Amanda and Jason. OMg so cool you got to talk to her at a concert!! I love Amanda and Jason so much. I feel like i know them through their songs, hope to get to meet them one day at a concert. Love THe Highwomen and this song is great. I thought the original was great, but this is rewritten for the modern age. I'm taking up fiddle because of Amanda's beautiful playing. I love her albums, her singing and lyrics, they just touch my soul. I alsolove Jason songs especially Anxiety and Running With OUr Eyes Closed.

@bluejay3945 Жыл бұрын

@@doloreserin The show photographer took a picture of Amanda shaking my hand and talking to me at the edge of the stage after a Jason show outside of NYC. Unfortunately my pumpkin head looks so huge I hate myself. She is genuinely an amazing person We were helped by some Irish insiders to the concert door for Jason’s show in Dublin. It was our anniversary and we chose Dublin to specifically spend the day with Jason. Finally Jason exited the door and a group of about 12 of us corralled him. He took photos and signed for everyone. Finally at our turn he took a picture with both my wife and I and signed the set list I got. I was talking a mile and minute and told him we came on our anniversary. Jason never says much and he heard my rambling without saying anything. After he finished with us and was signing another he looked up at me and said “happy anniversary “. Something we will always treasure. Sadly like 2 dumb asses, we think Jason actually walked to his hotel (will never happen now) and he was staying at our hotel. Had we stayed until he was finished we could have walked back together. It was only a 5-10 minute walk BUT it would have been awesome. We’ve been married 34 years and I think if my wife ever left me it would be for Jason. Honestly he’s so amazing I would have to approve. These days it’s nearly impossible to meet him. 2 idiots in NYC stalked him to sell signed albums on eBay so I think that has ruined it for the average fan. I hope you meet him someday as well. He was so kind and genuine. Truly nice and respectful. I wish we knew people who knew people because we would love to tell him how much he is woven into our lives. We just bought ridiculously priced front row seats for the upcoming show in LA for my wife’s birthday. I’m dealing with some major health issues and not sure about the future. I definitely can’t do a standing venue. My wife loves him so much and I don’t want to disappoint her so I’m trying to hit the seated venues so she gets her Jason fill. It would be cool to attend a show with you. There are several people we met at shows who we attend shows with. Stay in touch if you’d like. I can give you updates about experiences. So glad you are a fan of the both of them

@HansenSWE Жыл бұрын

This song almost made me drive off the road first time I heard it. It made be sink deep into all kinds of thought, none of which was about driving or the road. Some kind of muscle memory or subconcious started to take the turn slowly. It snapped me out of it and startled me, and I overcorrected. Went back and forth for a split moment before I could get my bearings. Had I not taken that turn 1000 times before, I'd end up in the ditch. Nothing violent, nothing dangerous. Lonely road. Might even been able to reverse right back up again. Never had an accident in my life. I always thought it would be some tight-butt summer-girl that would make me forget to break, but nope. It was a god damn history lesson. Delivered in a way that I had no defense. I was mesmerized.

@ypsigirl8650 Жыл бұрын

These lyrics and the amazing talents ..THIS SONG MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN FOR THE MOVEMENT THAT IT WAS MADE FOR .☮️💜THIS SONG IS FOR ALL THE ONES BEFORE US , ALL OF US HERE NOW & FOR THE ONES AFTER US ...TRAILBLAZING THROUGH LIVES & SPIRITS THAT WILL FOREVER REMEMBERED ☮️💜 💜☮️🎵🎶💜☮️🎵🎶 MsL = MUSIC SAVES LIVES ☮️💜

@BluesCat1980 2 жыл бұрын

I love all the ethnicities in this group all singing Country.

@bellabella9181 Жыл бұрын

Amanda shires lyrics are just the best. She talks to everyone.

@jacquelinereyes5740 4 ай бұрын

No matter how many times I hear this song it still brings tears to my eyes. ❤ such a beautiful powerful song.

@budgiefriend 3 ай бұрын

Amanda Shires does this song truely beautiful

@bt1569 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amanda for forming the Highwomen...what a true supergroup!

@sergeantmasson3669 2 жыл бұрын

bt1569, Amanda took the idea, for the group, to Brandi and the rest is history.

@bt1569 2 жыл бұрын

@@sergeantmasson3669 Indeed

@jonbrayton3624 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly Powerful. Yeah, you made this man choke back tears. Amazing.

@thehighwoman7792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again am very happy to have you as my best fans hope you will like to follow up on my group where you get to know more about my music show and ongoing meeting

@adewebbmusic7488 2 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of talent on that stage right there.. love it! 🎶

@Pancho308 2 жыл бұрын

You stole my line.

@thehighwoman7792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again am very happy to have you as my best fans hope you will like to follow up on my group where you get to know more about my music show and ongoing meeting

@LutherKrank 2 жыл бұрын

Bless these women... Thank you for your gift.

@ejtringham 2 жыл бұрын

This is just ridiculously good. Ahead even on their other versions of it.

@thehighwoman7792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again am very happy to have you as my best fans hope you will like to follow up on my group where you get to know more about my music show and ongoing meeting

@sanelliott7695 Жыл бұрын

High women are the most important group of women for all the right reasons

@baileyleonhirth1922 Жыл бұрын

Yola. Wow. Her voice and tone just hit different.

@chrisguest7367 Жыл бұрын

All supremely talented but Amanda is just in her own league..massively talented vocalist and instrumentalist

@prttymn Жыл бұрын

I wish that Marin had a verse she could sing when someone guests, like this. Perhaps, “ I was a teacher, teaching kids to read and write. Sharing love and light. Late one morning, a gunman burst into the classroom, I tried to save them, doing everything I could. They say I died, saving three with my body, but I’m not gone for good.”

@rachellenewcomb4811 Жыл бұрын

Wow..beautiful..l hope she hears these beautiful lyrics..thank you for sharing..

@user-bs5to1ej7x 12 күн бұрын

This performance brings tears to my eyes, and I don't cry easily. Listened to The Highwayman before this, with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings. That is a great, beautiful song, but this version gave me a much stronger emotional reaction. My favorite line is "In my saviors name, I layed my weapons down." I'm not even religious.

@shanewilson2484 3 ай бұрын

A tear slowly develops and then traverses my cheek

@cheryellecrane5615 Жыл бұрын

Seriously, there needs to be a song part 2. This is so amazing! So beautiful.

@thehighwoman7792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again am very happy to have you as my best fans hope you will like to follow up on my group where you get to know more about my music show and ongoing meeting

@ivankreger Жыл бұрын

Technically this is part 2 as part 1 was with The Highwaymen

@UltRebaFn 2 жыл бұрын

Gawd bless, I freaking love y’all. Fan from moment #1. The Highwaymen would be proud of this harmony.

@m2lazy4u Жыл бұрын

While practicing songs with chords here, relearning where all my fingers go for chords 50 years after I stopped playing guitar. Life, children, work ,children, work, grandchildren, health. All this things seemed more important than playing my guitar. While looking for more songs I came across these very talented women. I think I'm inspired even more. This is a beautiful version of the song sang by the Highway Man. I like this more than the original. Now, for the next item on my bucket list. Piano, another instrument that got put by the wayside while living life. So many things I want to concur before time takes it's toll.

@raymondbanks2334 Жыл бұрын

Time gives freely of itself to those who ask....

@valeriesuttonpayne7413 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ladies and so talented.

@jen-a-purr Жыл бұрын

Holy hell. I didn’t think this tune could be any better than it once was…I was wrong. Goosebumps. Emotional.

@thehighwoman7792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again am very happy to have you as my best fans hope you will like to follow up on my group where you get to know more about my music show and ongoing meeting

@JlynSulliman 2 жыл бұрын

I love you all so much for doing this! You are all so talented, powerful and inspiring! 🥰👋👋👋👋

@dskebo 2 жыл бұрын

I am a rock fan but I love this group and so far every song I have heard from them.

@JlynSulliman 2 жыл бұрын

@@dskebo me too! But these women are just amazing!

@conceptSde 2 жыл бұрын

I have loved the Highwaymen‘s version for years, but this one always give me shivers, goosebumps and even tears. What a band of highly gifted and talented women presenting a very different female perspective. I am so grateful to my daughter who introduced the Highwomen to her boomer father. After viewing all the other versions here on YT over and over again and, of course, to the album version I really think this one is the best. Unfortunately I live on the wrong side of the pond hoping for a European Tour, although it doesn‘t look very likely to happen.

@leeposey1511 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this song. Strength and tears

@ronbunn1349 Жыл бұрын

Cannot hear this one without cryin- and I’ve listened to it again and again and again….

@marilousimmons9496 Жыл бұрын

I just heard this for the first time tonight! An interview with Amanda Shires. Yes, goosebumps and makes me want to cry.

@maijaliepa119 Жыл бұрын

🌻the song is just a few minutes in and I’m totally sobbing (almost hysterically sobbing..sigh) ….. musta been there back in the day …. glad we are here and now …. 💙 VOTE BLUE 💙💙= 💙 VOTE WOMEN’S RIGHTS = 💙VOTE BLUE = TEACHERS 💙🙏💙

@truthis777 2 жыл бұрын

I love this collective of brilliant talent thank you Women💚💜🤍❤️🙏

@bernardshakey2609 Жыл бұрын

This has been one of the best bands to be formed in a very long time. Yola adds a nice touch as well

@johnkitching2500 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this!!!

@lindainchicago6335 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Can never get too much High Women. 👏🎶🎙💕 And Jason Isbell was the perfect addition.

@odellkruckeberg3277 2 жыл бұрын

I love this song

@shellybelknap1524 Жыл бұрын

they need to do a 2nd Album

@misformoon3360 Жыл бұрын

Powerful

@sallyb.wiliams5869 Жыл бұрын

YOLA is the SOUL in this band.

@davidholton9667 Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

@jimyeats Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure Yola is even part of the band. Just kind of a frequent guest.

@janedoe2916 7 ай бұрын

chills every time i hear this. ❤

@sadiegilliland2484 10 ай бұрын

I just recently came across this song & your group. Absolutely beautiful, gives me chills.

@lindaknox5047 2 жыл бұрын

What talented, beautiful, women. Love what each brings to the stage.

@shaneduplantis8205 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!!

@ruthjohnson916 Жыл бұрын

The song gives me chills each time I hear it! You are all wonderful!!❤️❤️

@davidholton9667 Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. How are you?

@Daniel-xg3ul 2 жыл бұрын

Amanda's voice has serious Dolly vibes.

@spirit-rockmusic6651 6 ай бұрын

The original is one of my favourite songs ever. Esp. seeing how much fun the Highwaymen had performing together. Have to say this is even better. An hommage and a very original piece of art at the same time. Outstanding.

@eilaalgood1076 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal!!

@daniellozano915 Жыл бұрын

These women 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and Yola gets me every time 😭

@biacwb Жыл бұрын

absolutely FANTASTIC 🤯

@jamesallen8197 Жыл бұрын

This is a gift

@ray.pittssongwriter6544 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent in every way

@davidvoorheis5050 Жыл бұрын

Wow you nailed it ,great job ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@taramtatamnow Жыл бұрын

Goosebumps!!!!!!

@nywolf9798 10 ай бұрын

What a band!!

@richardsimmonds4442 Жыл бұрын

Came across this I don’t know how, but so glad I did, love it, well done ladies. ❤

@kristineck8639 10 ай бұрын

Wow this is incredible

@damonwest939 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@charliemcabee4123 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. If you haven't heard their cover of The Chain, please do. Chillbumps !!!

@thehighwoman7792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again am very happy to have you as my best fans hope you will like to follow up on my group where you get to know more about my music show and ongoing meeting

@bobsternvogel5550 2 жыл бұрын

Great song and performance by all of The Highwomen. Love your dress, Amanda!

@greghammer5321 2 жыл бұрын

unless you are a gay man.....how could you not look......I read she had reduction surgery...not sure if this is before or after that.....she looks like a wonderful person....I read her bio

@sergeantmasson3669 2 жыл бұрын

@@greghammer5321 FALSE.

@shelldowdy Жыл бұрын

❤ai absolutely love this song & the singers ❤

@veronicabraithwaite4814 2 жыл бұрын

Fab performance!!!!!!!!

@davidvoorheis5050 Жыл бұрын

Great ,great ,great !!!!

@Starlight_Silver 10 ай бұрын

I love this song so much, as well as the original. Brandi Carlile is obviously a musical genius. I’m assuming she put this together. What’s interesting to me is that the majority of people singing, playing, and listening to this song are Christians who don’t believe in reincarnation. But that’s what this song is about. I definitely believe in reincarnation, so it has a lot of meaning for me. Thank you, Brandi, for introducing this song to a new generation. The lyrics are even more emotional than the original. 🩷 P.S. Amanda Shires is also credited as a writer. Beautiful work, women. 💚

@rbriand7183 19 күн бұрын

I love this. Freaking awesome.

@franckylibbrecht6103 Жыл бұрын

Speachless...

@user-sw6fr4fu2b 9 ай бұрын

Amanda Shires you are amazing! I love you girl! ❤

@gerryquinn8925 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of these guys but so good so good

@sergeantmasson3669 4 ай бұрын

Amanda's voice is haunting and incredibly amazing.

@christinabotts8127 2 жыл бұрын

This. All of it. Goosebumps. Xo

@Jeffsoutdoorchannel Жыл бұрын

Wow. Simply…. Wow

@cacildaferreiradeoliveira1973 Жыл бұрын

Emocionante ❤

@debrasmither421 10 ай бұрын

Oh my God i i live so close to her concert at Interlochen..the tickets r outrageous for 1 price $380..r u kidding me

@chuckferrell2498 Жыл бұрын

Amanda Shires has a awesome voice🥇🤙🤙🤙

@westonhalstead8636 Жыл бұрын

She has an unforgettable and unique voice the same as Dolly, Reba and Jennifer Nettles. you can hear each of their voices, in know instantly who they are.

@red_widow2054 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 you guys are amazing!! So glad to see a female band in such a male dominated industry

@klmoll Жыл бұрын

Lump in my throat and tears in my eyes from the warrior women before me.

@christineschulze1782 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could ❤️ this 1000X

@julesotis13 2 жыл бұрын

well now speaking of true REAL honest good music!

@chrishill6575 2 жыл бұрын

I love woman come back as often as you can

@katdog2118 Жыл бұрын

So gorgeous. I'd love to hear a version of American Remains, pleeeeeeaase

@madobovardmusiqueextraordi1142 Жыл бұрын

Belle prestation merci à vous,,,,que de souvenirs,♧

@lindacornell2492 3 ай бұрын

Magic women round the world.

@danielkorbel717 Ай бұрын

This version has no business being so good and powerful. It gives me chills and I hold my tears. Four stories of strugle and bravery told with elegance and gentleness of true women, and without harshness of modern feminism.

@jeroenvanderwoude4481 Жыл бұрын

Allemensen wat mooi!

@thearab59 2 жыл бұрын

Every artist who has recorded a song with the same name as their band, that is invariably their best song - discuss! Definitely true with this lot. Bad Company, Black Sabbath, I could go on. Anyway, this is great 👍

@leifdagfinnrrvik2493 Жыл бұрын

great.thank you frome norway

@mickeymendoza6281 6 ай бұрын

I must have been under a rock because I just stumbled on "The Highwomen"! Luv Ya'll and Ya'll sound great!!! Would love to see more Vids!

@susan3588 6 ай бұрын

I was also a late bloomer (fan) Maybe ! year ago ........

@aliciacasta4771 Жыл бұрын

That is great

@leswright4108 Жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure that is Jason Isbell in the background playing guitar fills on a Strat. If I am a right, it just makes my heart swell to se this amazingly talented man to stand back while his wife takes her turn in the spotlight.

@longtrainrollin Жыл бұрын

It absolutely is. I saw Jason with Amanda and the 400 unit at Red Rocks in 2019, just before the pandemic. Best show I have ever seen. Check out a version of her 'Wasted and Rollin' with him on guitar.

@19mimi63 Жыл бұрын

I saw Brandi in Wichita Ks. She opened for Jonny Lang. Never heard of her, but, after hearing her, I KNEW it wouldn't be the last time I'd see or hear from her again. What a talent. Amanda....Bless her heart.

@ladesigner8764 3 күн бұрын

Much like Sierra Ferrell now. A superstar on the rise.