He was quite young when this was recorded, he was about 19 if I'm not mistaken and he only got better with time. Cowpoke shows a bit more of his vocal range.

Dude was just a kid and his songwriting is that good. I particularly love the detail of him shooting Kate with 3 rounds. Using a normal 6 bullet revolver, he also had 3 rounds for the lover. But that's not important to mention, because the dread of Kates fate overwhelms everything else

This man has a wonderful feel for dynamics. He is everything Nashville isn’t…..real.

I loved the three beat drum emphasis right before the wind down, accentuating what he sang about in the previous stanza.

Some of the only “country” music I can listen to. He’s incredible

He was only 21!! He hates these versions cuz he claims he couldn’t sing!! Love him to pieces!!

His voice is so unique. I love how he tells the story - you can visualise everything through his intensity. Would really like him to cover A Boy Named Sue in his unique style!

"..............was he chewing gum the whole time???" 😂 God, Colter is too good. Someone else mentioned "cowpoke" and I can honestly say i've never heard somebody sing the word "beans" more beautifully. Would recommend!

he has such a good economy of words, 3 rounds into kate mccannon implies 3 rounds for the other lover.

100% agree with u when u said Colter's voice and style reminded me immediately of "the man in black". Colters voice is incredible! I sure hope he is discovered and makes it to the big stage! Tnx for making this video! 👍

Cowpoke, Bury Me Not, Sleeping On The Black Top all amazing. Colter brought back the Mrdr ballad. Cow Poke will shock with you with his mixed/head voice!!!

I like how symbolic it is that there are no lyrics after the final line. “Nothing left but to face the music”

The simplicity you rightly refer to is, of course, anything but easy. Part of the magic lies in the minimalist text. Minimalism gives the audience work to do, and that kind of engagement contributes greatly to one’s appreciation. He is a gifted artist, and your analysis nails that. Thanks!

You gotta hear "Cowpoke" next, it really shows his incredible range.

He reminds me so much of Mr. Jonny Cash! RIP, you good soul!

That comparison to Johnny Cash was exactly what I thought. Such a wonderful story teller and performer.

I’m not sure there is a better songwriter/storyteller alive today.

As a vocalist I'm really attracted to music with sparse instrumentation too but it's a double-edged sword, right? You have to be really on your game. Thanks for the reaction as always. :)

That Kate McCannon was for the creek!

On his newest album, he has a couple songs he yodels a little bit on. Really incredible.

Your videos are so real. I seem to learn something new from each video.

Drove me nuts by her not letting the song play out

That recording session has 42,000,000 plus views. Amazing.

Beautiful reaction. Grazie

to me this song is close to a perfect murder ballad , ive listened to it a mill times and still love every time is comes on. CW is everything i love about country music.

I'm from an Appalachian coal mining town and I normally don't like country because my life has been too country as it is lol This, however, is so descriptive and dark that my metalhead self can't help but love it. Excellent analysis and video.

One thing that is so impressive with these Original 16 Sessions performances is the simplicity of everything. Vocals, a kick drum, and an acoustic guitar. There is both a rich and full sound, yet there is space. You hear every detail, so everything needs to feed into the story or it stands out rapidly. And he pulled it off at 19…

This song is a instant classic

Great presence, and refreshing to hear an artist that's got some real balls, both in his voice and the lyrics. Superb!

Agree w/ a lot of the other commenters, you will love "Cowpoke" if you haven't already listened to it by now. Colter Wall is one of those old souls in a young mans body. Had the pleasure of meeting him at the Tumbleweed Music Festival 2017 and I've got to say he has got to be THE MOST HUMBLE artist I have met thus far.

This kid and this song are AMAZING! WHAT A STORYTELLER!

He's following his own path which is cool too.

"Songs of the Plains" is his best album IMO. The song "Plain to See Plainsman" actually makes me feel good and I just can take off from my worries and be somewhere else while listening. And "Wild Dogs"...reminds me of my wild years...

When he sings “my darling angel’s not inside” there’s a hint of fear in the end of that phrase.

I love how his playing gets increasingly unhinged after he finds her with some other lover. This is such an amazing performance.

What about the guitar after he finds her with another lover? He can feel his world shatter in the rage build, it’s amazing.

You could literally write the script to a movie from the lyrics of this song.

Fun fact his dad was the premier of Saskatchewan Canada

Cool song Thanks for tip. 👍I am new to your show, must say I really enjoy your thoughts and analysis. Sometimes I think your facial expressions say more than words could ever say. Thanks!

I love his work, from this album especially. More subtle in the studio version, but that's so often the case. I'd love to hear what you've got to say about Erika Wennerstrom (more known as a songwriter than a singer, but her voice has a lot of character).

He sounds so damn much like Johnny Cash (JC) it's unreal. He's really good 👍!

I'd love to hear your take on his western style music. He sounds like a completely different performer.

Please listen to his song cowpoke, it definitely shows his vocal growth

This song is called a murder ballad. It originated in Scandinavia, England, and lowland Scotland in the premodern era So many Irish and Scottish and English settled in Appalachia KY, WV, VA they became commen. They became more American when the Supernatural was removed. I think Colter wrote this song when he was in WV and making the album Colter Wall and Imaginary Appalachia. I do know, he was talkin with W. B. a bit and stopped by in Dingess WV about the same time. Anyhow wikipedia has a OK read on this subject if Y'all would like to know more.

Colter Wall. A bizarrely talented man.

9:30 You're describing a Yodel, from what I can hear. A lot of country songs use the technique, but I like it best in ballads like this

Was hoping for Cowpoke next he sounds like a different singer in it

I don’t know what the vocal equivalent is, but he always tunes his guitar low, but used a capo to bring the pitch back up, creating that buzzy rattling tone. I think if you have him a standard tuned guitar it’d lose that sound he creates, Bob Fudge is my favorite story telling song

Have you heard Jake Kohn yet?? You must hear this kid sing! Hes only 16! Find his song "Frostbite"! Incredible!

His best album so far....

"was he chewing gum this whole time?" reminds me of Sideways 😅

I remember the first time I heard this guy.... initially I wanted to turn the channel so to speak but I didn't.... And I am happy I didn't. A unique voice and great story telling.

It's crazy that the biggest podcast in the world JRE invited him on the show and he declined because he had to work. 🤣

I wasn't expecting his voice, it's amazing. Speaking of storytelling, have you watched Kasey Chambers - Lose Yourself (Eminem Cover) from last year (feat a banjo)?

Awesome. Love to hear your reaction to Randy Meisner Eagles Take it to the limit

Even it's not my favorite artist but I really enjoyed reaction and analysis

Beautiful reaction. Grazie you are great! Maybe if you do a reaction of ALEX TERRIBLE (Slaughter To Prevail - Viking)(ALEX TERRIBLE - DOOM SLAYER) they are also great from Falling In Reverse - (Watch The World Burn" LIVE) The Popular Monstour, thank you and success!

I LOVE that you compare him to Johnny Cash, because a lot of people do and I completely agree. Anyone that knows Cash knows this to be true, they both tell very dark stories that grasp your attention and emotions. I've been stuck on and addicted to Colter for a while now, I still can not get enough of this guy, he blew my mind and I'm in love with his music.

You should give a listen to Amigo The Devil "Hell and You".

Hello, beautiful, I am a Mexican, I admire your beauty, I would like to see your reaction to more Mexican artists like Jose Jose, the song “El Tristo,” and the song “Abrazame Very Strong” by Juan Gabriel, greetings, beautiful.

the song "cowpoke" would be great to do as well

I would love for you to react to La Dispute. Any song. Their audiotree live session is great

when i here Colter wall singing yes Johnny cash comes to mind but there's someone that told stories better that was marty Robbins could tell a story an make you believe that you were part of it like El paso or feleena Mr shorty or or my favorite the strawberry Roan check out Marty Robbins hesa great story teller to

Hola, he estado viendo unos cuantos de tus videos y son buenos, me gustaria que reaccionaras a "Volver volver" de Vicente Fernández. En definitiva no te vas a arrepentir, saludos!

Country is by far my least favourite music genre but I'll gladly crank Colter Wall whenever I hear him. Such an amazing voice and story telling.

Great reaction. Thank you... You're so pretty, by the way.

You have to react to Emma Kok singing Voila. It's gone viral and already has 16m views in 4 weeks. There's maybe already 100 reactions including one vocal coach reaction who has 600k views. It's in French, but it's being viewed worldwide.

I really believe you would enjoy some tyler childers... he has an amazing voice and a fellow kentucky boy

The AABBA rhyme scheme is so cool. I dont hear it often.

You need to do Cowpoke and Bob Fudge too both by Colter Wall

Another great story telling song is Bald Butte.

Absolutely on the Johnny Cash's vibe!!!❤❤❤

The Vocalyst: sorry guys I have to restart the song Me: wait a minute…. I thought that’s how you’re supposed to listen to Colter..

If u want to hear the voice of the angel...here u a song..,u just dont need words...u will understand this - Tose Proeski ( In Memoriam) - Zajdi Zajdi

She should definitely check out shakey graves if she digs this style. This guy is great though of course.

Bob fudge is my favorite. Because of the story.

Please, may You analyse the voice of "Yma Sumac - Chuncho" maybe One of the best voice ever existed thank you🙏

Yeah his sound is dark… And amazing

This is Joe Rogans favorite song. I'd love to see you do The Flame By Cheap Trick

You should listen to "Give me faith" by elevation worship Acoustic version. Or "Gratitude" by Brandon Lake.

He uses the bass drum as his beating heart beating harder as he gets upset although it's still in time

You should do a reaction on MTV live performance by Sonu Nigam ( Indian Singer)...I bet u will never regret a single moment!!!! Waiting for that video...Thanx!!

Glad everyone loved these songs... he hated doing it. He stated in an interview he hates these because of how forced they were.

She was rizzed up

You should check out Putri Ariani’s cover of I’ll Never love again. You won’t be disappointed. Cheers😊

Who is this women jumping on the talent of this man ,why do we need your opinion

You should do Zack Bryan…. And Hunger Strike from Temple of the Dog

Great video. You should listen to Aldous Harding.

Please Please Please I Have to know Your Thoughts On this: {Garsha Rezaei - Mahoora - Music Video}

Did you see Emma Kok Voila??

Probably my favorite reaction channel BTW but I might go Simon Cowell on this. Well not totally. I like the voice, it's a grabber but if you read the lyrics is it much of a story? Maybe my mind is in that trap where I need things to rhyme though might be a crime 😁. So I lots of 50's , 60's, 70' Rock of MOST types and Blues, Bluegrass, Rockabilly and whatever genre Barbara Streisand "Evergreen" is 💕 and not much country but when I hear Marty Robbins "El Paso" now that's story telling. I've searched your channel looking for a KD Lang reaction. I beg everyone to listen to Busy Being Blue from the album Shadowland. Peace 🕊️

If you like this then you should try Jake Kohn - Frostbite.

I like two country singers. Johnny Cash, and Colter Wall.

Please listen Wicked Game - H.I.M. cover, I love Ville Valo's voice

You should do “cow poke” completely different voice.

Tyler Childers please, song doesn’t matter they are all good

Another super unique vocalist in country rn is nick shoulders

Widow qween by benjamin todd should be reacted to

Can I make a request for a reaction to Sublime with the original vocalist, Bradley Nowell. One of my favorite songs from them is "All you need". If you haven't already, check it out.

Wonderful reaction ❤️🎶🕺 please react to "SHOSHANA BEAN singing "Make It Rain" LIVE at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. ❤️❤️❤️🎶👍😊🤩👊