i knew this would happen again in my lifetime, voices like this define generations.

Man, these songs are all so bloody good, but this one is something else. This is a sentiment every artist can sympathise with. We’re all thieves and brilliant creatives both

11 years of so much progress. I wish I would have been listening to you since Dead Indian. You are so inspiring. My new favorite musician.

Incredibly, he recorded all of these on the same afternoon. He just brought a few different shirts.

“Oh lord I’ve stolen a girl, but it’s like stealing a mountain…” lyrics like gold. Excellent storyteller👏

Ive been watching all these and this one is for some reason different...... this is soooooo good.

I asked google “where is Jesse Welles from?” And it said 1974. 🤘🤘 we’re finally getting some good music again

You’re out hunting, hear a wood sprite strumming a guitar and stumble upon Jesse mid concert. You’d just start following him like Forrest Gump

You’re my favorite forest guy Jesse

I can't imagine a life without your songs. Only started listening a few months ago, but I feel like every day your songs are right there, in the wavelength of our collective consciousness. Pure mountain music magic my friend. Much love, stay groovy!

I NEED this version of this song on spotify, it's nothing short of a masterpiece

Damn those lyrics gave me goosebumps

You have a timeless soul. Don't ever let the world silence you.

this is insane im seeing you in real time. your wordplay, song writing and voice is just insane. your talent is genuinely immeasurable

Hard to believe you wrote that over 11 years ago...honestly this sounds and feels better than the studio...I think you have an amazing vibe going with the combo...keep doing what you're doing

Atta boy Jesse. You made an old man smile.

Jesse, you are the most entertaining musician on KZfaq by far. At this point, you have so many videos that the most fun way to consume your music is just sitting here on KZfaq watching video after video. I feel like I learn something new about myself when I listen to these songs. Thank you

this was a nice song to hear first day sober. keep them coming

Legend has it that people are abandoning cities to find Jesse in the forest. Cities are becoming empty...

It's like Bob Dylan & Kurt Cobain had a baby

I think this is the best one yet

Just to be clear, the original version is by Dead Indian, which is a band that Jesse was part of previously

I’ve loved this song since the Dead Indian days. My absolute favorite!

Jesse I hope you know you are one of a kind and people are going to be listening to your music for a long time.

Not only is Jesse a phenomenal singer and a gifted songwriter, he is also a fucking badass guitar player! He plays with such skill and ease. Chords below! A A Bm F#m F#m Holden has got me caught A I never ask for advice E He's got a way of forcin it on you Bm But my heart's as cold as ice F#m And i will not entertain A Even an ounce of anger E I'm happy with all my borrowed words Bm I won't ever return A And this is not my song A And these are not my words Bm I borrowed the guitar Bm And stole all the chords A And these are not my feelings A In fact they're age old Bm learned 'em from a place Bm But mainly they're stole F#m E F#m Stolen by me F#m Lord I've stolen a girl A But it's like stealing a mountain E I've got no place to put it Bm And no hope to climb it F#m I cannot succeed A I cannot catch and release E I said 'man, please take her back' F#m And he said ‘You've sown, now you will reap' A I found a true love A Surely she's ideal Bm She was once my friends Bm But l made a steal A And she loves like a rock A And she's heavy as a stone Bm But it's better than drugs Bm And being alone m A And this is not my song A And these are not my words Bm I borrowed the guitar Bm And stole all the chords A And these are not my feelings A In fact they're age old Bm learned 'em from a place Bm But mainly they're stole A Bm A Bm A Stolen by me

One of your best. May have have reached timeless, universal status

Brother, I've been to that place. Exactly why I keep coming back to this.

I am so impressed with this guy's songwriting. It's been a long time since I found someone that Is capable of quality songs

Jesse, not gonna lie, I love all your music. But this one is different. This one is absolutely incredible. I cant put it into words. Thank you.

A unique and original song about how none of our experiences/ideas are actually unique or original... interesting. I like it :)

Holy shit, I just found the dead Indian version from 11 years ago. so glad you are now getting your recognition, you deserve it all!

Cool to see Folk make a comeback when we needed it again.

ok im loving this guy everyday more and more

Dude, from that opening guitar lick followed by some very clever songwriting, this is good fu*king music! I look forward to hearing more!

I think this is my favourite one so far

Sheeesh I keep coming back to this song …. And a bottle of whiskey to go with it

Come for the songs, stay for the songs

This is just almost unbelievable how many songs you put out consistently and they're all good.

This is a beautiful. It brings me to my knees. Sobriety and lost memories have never been so bittersweet. I see years flashing before my eyes when it plays.

I’ve listened to this so much over the past few days, fkn beautiful song

Hell of a musician, hell of a song. I’d travel to see ya play.

Careful, you’re on the fast track to becoming The Legend of Jesse Welles if you keep this up!

i bet this dude memorised every song by the best band ever and then woke up to them being wiped off the face of the earth with no one having any memory of them, now he's just uploading covers of their songs here

I love this song so much. MORE MORE RELEASE ON VINYL 🙏🙏🙏

Dude... you're good... real good... keep feelin' it

I’ve no joke probably listened to this 30 times since clocking in for work

This is one of my favorite of your songs! I’m happy to hear you play it again!

I was hoping you'd sing a love song someday close. Feels like a time travel when I listen to you. Hugs from Argentina and keep up with the great music!

I love this song so much. It speaks how i feel almost everyday

Wow, cooolest discovery in a long time. Beautiful.

mellow, with a side of heavy.

Jesse is the type of guy that i can imagine myself following around from festival to festival in the 70's, dropping tabs and fightin the power

Fuck yeah dude, I looked up the song to see who made it and would you know it was this man 11 years ago. About time you blew up

sounds like youre finding your voice. this is really great.

Love your music Jesse wherever I find it, thanks!!🥰🥰

I've been listening to this all day since I heard it. Now I'm going to try and learn it on guitar (well technically first on my baritone ukulele because I don't have my guitar on me at the moment).

I alway hit that thumbs up before I even listen! Everyday is better when you’re on my feed! ❤

as we all push forward in life, navigating the paths set before we ever were, we take leftover relics as our own; ideas and idols. we have them only for as long as we live, only to be left and perhaps taken again by others. I'm glad Jesse has found what he has, and perhaps some of us will take and spread them further

You are great!!!! You will be famous one day.... not just youtube famous. You are a very unique person that i one day hope to buy a ticket to see in concert.

"Oh Lord I've stolen a girl But it's like stealing a mountain I've got no place to put her And no hope to climb it" 😢

Oh man, Jesse you write so beautifully.

With good headphones, all the birds in the background, crazy fucking vibe man. Casually just changing my fucking life 🤯

You could turn sinners to saints with this music my friend !! ❤

one of those songs that feels familiar even though you know you haven't heard before

This one sounds completely original and unique. I love it

Anybody listen to him and just want to pick up a guitar?

This is my favorite. It’s m obsessed with this. Your voice and the melody. You are genius at melodies. It’s different. You take things places I wasn’t expecting and it’s one of my favorite things about your music.

This dude is my spirit animal.

God bless you and keep your peace Jesse and sing to them the wickedness that the world is in. Remember though to sing about the other parts such as hope and purpose being found in nature and the world with what is left in its purity. We as a people are waking up, and you are expediting the wakeup process for so many more. Stay away from the studios so you can sing free-reign about these things that so many of us see and yet can't make a change. Even though we haven't met, I love ya dude, and want the best for you! God bless and keep on rocking in the woods. ❤

Yess, I saw that there was some unofficial versions of this on yt. I'm glad you uploaded an official one. It's one of my favorites you do

It's impossible how much better these get each time jesse! Thank you so much !❤❤❤

My favorite of your songs and it's a hard pick

For you to put words together in such a beautiful way that tells my life, it unleashes a cathartic tidal wave of tears and emotions

Real music in the 24 👍🏻

You just kill me. I have not stopped listening since I stumbled upon you!!

First love song I think I've heard you sing so far. I like it. You've recorded a lot of bangers in a very short time. Although I'd love to come record and produce a record for you, I really dig this format of just singing in a thicket to your camera/phone. Color me impressed, wowed, and thankful to be hearing these tunes.

This is one of my favorite songs ever!

What a poet.

Yay more harmonica!!!!! 😍❤️

This is immediately one of my favorites.

Well done, Jesse Love above all, God bless you❤ Peace on Earth

This guy has a planet size soul and a cool ass brain.

This song gave me goosebumps. Thank you so much for all the beautiful music, Mr. Welles.

The harmonica is such a good addition to this one ❤❤

Masterworks. Every sigle one. Thanks again, sir! I wish there were more opportunity to support your work.

Would love to sit and chat with this dude. Seems like such a real guy full of wisdom and stories

Life wrote this song about life for life, and life is grateful for it. Cheers!

Why this song ain't in the album? I cry every time

We can't own or claim people, and we don't really have true claim to anything at all. Just beautiful.

WHAT A SONG

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Probably my favorite one yet!🙌

Oooh I do believe it’s time to hit the studio again my friend. Just too damn powerful

This man needs a record deal

amazing artist, love the covers and originals. been sharing this with my friends

I love your music brother.......

This is so good.

Jesse Welles is an American treasure.

I loved this song when you uploaded it on tik tok and I just went back to it time and time again, and now having a full version of it is so heartening for me, I hope you keep up the good stuff and show to the world all the songs you have with you! Stay well, and lots of love🫶🫶

This one's super great lyrically. Nice job catcher